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Title: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 28 April 2011, 21:20:22
Doesn't matter if you have worked on an Omega or another one of your cars which isn't an Omega, just share what you have been doing  :y
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Post by: PhilRich on 28 April 2011, 21:22:30
Shalln't tell, it's a secret! :P ;D
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Post by: albitz on 28 April 2011, 21:25:49
Mind your own bloody business , effing nosey parker. :P :D ;D










changed a fuse.  :)
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Post by: Shimmy on 28 April 2011, 21:32:28
Changed pollen filter yesterday, ordered a new radiator which is out of stock and got my philips silver vision bulbs through the post today.

Haven't been able to do anything to the car today as it's at the garage where it's been in for an air con service (filters) and regas.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 28 April 2011, 21:32:29
Fitted some roof bars to an Omega estate and stripped the rear suspensiom of an MGF ready to rebush it.

Cheers for the bars youth and the brew and chinwag :y
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Post by: RobG on 28 April 2011, 21:36:13
Removed 4 doorcards, 4 bose speakers, 3 doors, 1 bootlid, 1 sunroof motor, exhaust from cat back, boot & bonnet lifters, traffic master & ISO plug, heater blower resistor, interior floorpan carpets..............then watched as the scrappy wrapped a chain round it and dumped it on his wagon ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Andy B on 28 April 2011, 21:43:08
Driven the Astra to work & back.
Left the Omega on the drive where it was parked up last Sunday.
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 28 April 2011, 21:43:39
Your welcome Youth  :y

I had my brake disc & pads arrive yesterday, so this afternoon decided to get them fitted.
Started at front drivers side, found on the 4 pot calipers 2 pistons were seized. So removed the caliper, stripped it, rebuilt it, then decided to spray them Gold. . paint rubbed off sprayed and fitted. .  Only three more to do tomorrow  :D
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Post by: CaptainZok on 28 April 2011, 21:48:10
Sat in the sun and looked at it. ;D
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 28 April 2011, 21:49:05
Replaced rear discs and pads. 

Serviced and adjusted handbrake - bastid heat-shields and even more bastidy cable adjusting nut >:(

Replaced cam sensor and scoped out innards for belt and pump replacement as soon as me joints have calmed down. ;D :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 28 April 2011, 21:50:46
taken out my usb stick, and changed the music selection on it!

boring I know....

but this time last week I had stripped hers down, changed the dowty washers and thermostat, and built back up ready to do the cam covers the next day....and seems fine since  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2011, 21:53:09
Changed the passenger door lock motor on the Elite (did the drivers a few months ago), and changed the passenger door seal on it as well.

Rest of day has been running cables through walls, and rearranging some of the insulation in the loft.
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Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2011, 21:54:52
Drove it to the post office and back...
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Post by: MartinP on 28 April 2011, 22:10:24
Tuesday, drove from Brum to Hinkley, Leicester and Brean. 210 miles
Today Brean to Brum 120 miles.

LPG tripped out 3 times so about 30 miles was on PETROL

in the style of turnip head, "do I not like that"  :D
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Post by: The Red Baron on 28 April 2011, 22:19:08
well, i did nowt to it as the wife takes it to work, but
needs oil & filter change
check gearbox oil levels, its getting a bit clonky.
clean breathers.
change n/s rear door when i get one, as the wife clouted it.
fit facelift side bump strips.
get some new tyres aswell.
 :y
i lie, i took it from burton to uttoxeter & back & gave it some boot. :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 28 April 2011, 22:25:16
Looked at Audi A3 air bag issue and squeaky rear suspension. "Looked".





Not actually touched the car yet. ;D :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2011, 22:32:09
Ah, so the Audi is 'there' and not 'here' then?  Going to say, if it was local to me, I might have been able to check, age dependent...
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Post by: Vamps on 28 April 2011, 22:33:44
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Sat in the sun and looked at it. ;D


 :y I did that as well, sat looking at the car thinking that I should clean it out, but that is as far as it got, well at least the thought was there...... :D :D :D
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Post by: CaptainZok on 28 April 2011, 22:36:42
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Sat in the sun and looked at it. ;D


 :y I did that as well, sat looking at the car thinking that I should clean it out, but that is as far as it got, well at least the thought was there...... :D :D :D

Yes I thought mine needed a wash, that's as far as it got.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2011, 22:41:54
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Sat in the sun and looked at it. ;D


 :y I did that as well, sat looking at the car thinking that I should clean it out, but that is as far as it got, well at least the thought was there...... :D :D :D

Yes I thought mine needed a wash, that's as far as it got.
I washed both my Omegas yesterday (or was it Tuesday - dunno, the shite on the telly was something about a marriage).  Albatrosses with a bad case of the ten bob bits have since used it for target practice.
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Post by: MV6Matt on 28 April 2011, 22:43:49
..................just had a fight with a door mirror - ready to swap tomorrow - also got the door airbag sensor to fit (passenger).

Somebody else will be doing the rear bearings however................. :'( :'(
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Post by: albitz on 28 April 2011, 22:52:43
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Changed the passenger door lock motor on the Elite (did the drivers a few months ago), and changed the passenger door seal on it as well.

Rest of day has been running cables through walls, and rearranging some of the insulation in the loft.

Was it too much effort to do the boot seal on the same day then ?  ::) ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2011, 22:55:47
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Changed the passenger door lock motor on the Elite (did the drivers a few months ago), and changed the passenger door seal on it as well.

Rest of day has been running cables through walls, and rearranging some of the insulation in the loft.

Was it too much effort to do the boot seal on the same day then ?  ::) ;D ;D
Yes! The door seal tried my patience ;D.

Seriously though, I had too much other stuff to do, so didn't get around to boot seal.
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Post by: Stallion on 28 April 2011, 23:42:21
changed passenger side headlight, vacumed the inside sprayed some fabreeze air freshner and ran out before it was all over me... ;D ;D
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Post by: joff on 29 April 2011, 00:23:39
Wish i had time to do some work on the car :( did a 12 hour night shift last night and another tonight had 4 hours sleep and then had a chap tap the door so he could look at the roof on the house to fit some free :) panels, had a quick look at the sat-nav connection on the elite had another hours sleep and then back to work for the next 12 hours Friday starts 4 days off ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y and down to see Rob G for some bits :y on Saturday
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Post by: albitz on 29 April 2011, 01:03:25
15 hours last night,15 tonight,12 tomorrow night,12 Sat. night, 12 Sun. night......got to do my cambelt (now overdue) service the Mig, service a C3, and finish stripping the breaker, install breaker interior into my Mig - hopefully all done before back to work on Friday.
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Post by: henryd on 29 April 2011, 01:13:27
I serviced a citroen c4 hdi ,pain in the rather bum >:(,had to remove both wipers and windscreen scuttle to change air and fuel filters,whoever designed it has never looked under the bonnet of a car >:(
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Post by: feeutfo on 29 April 2011, 01:19:58
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I serviced a citroen c4 hdi ,pain in the rather bum >:(,had to remove both wipers and windscreen scuttle to change air and fuel filters,whoever designed it has never looked under the bonnet of a car >:(
French cars mate....
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Post by: albitz on 29 April 2011, 06:56:08
I hope the C3 isnt as bad. I was only planning on spending an hour on it. :-/ ::)
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Post by: Arrolman on 29 April 2011, 11:47:01
I changed the discs and pads on my new 3.2 elite, nightmare, seized pistons and rear pads were baked onto the caliper,  5 hours later all done. Fuel filter  today and start on stripping out the centre console area to get replaced with wood trim

Iain
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Post by: russ0205 on 29 April 2011, 12:05:39
took mine on a trip to Tesco who knows may take it to Asda next week, didn't need to get it an ice cream as it was a short journey it had some in the oil filler cap,
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: VXL V6 on 29 April 2011, 12:10:43
Changed the fuel filter on the DTi and fitted the Trafficmaster aerial.

Nothing like revving up a diesel after changing the filter while the neighbours try and watch someones wedding on the TV  ;D
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Post by: russ0205 on 29 April 2011, 12:12:17
your my kind of neighbour love it
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: SJKOO01 on 29 April 2011, 13:06:03
Well did bugger all on my mig today, but last bank hols, changed the old interior which was part leather ex police spec, part facelift cd spec, part preface passenger seat.

Now have full facelift mv6 cloth seats and changed the centre console for my silver spec.  Ooo... and a vacuum of the interior.  Looks loads better now.

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/om3g22tf/OmegaMegaMiginterior.jpg)

Also put my 19" wheels on to  ;) .

Then spent the rest of the bank hols on and off x3 days sanding down all of the paint & primer on the Irmscher boot spoiler, ready for new lick of paint to match my mig!

Still got a lot of further stuff to sort out and do to it yet, but having fun working on it.  It's going to be looking different from its police days at the end of it all  ;)  ::)  :y
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Post by: Jim on 29 April 2011, 13:14:38
Changed the Coolant!!
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Post by: venom on 29 April 2011, 13:21:42
Stripped all the front suspension out & replaced everything last weekend & this weekend fit a new exhaust & new cats  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 29 April 2011, 14:20:28
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I serviced a citroen c4 hdi ,pain in the rather bum >:(,had to remove both wipers and windscreen scuttle to change air and fuel filters,whoever designed it has never looked under the bonnet of a car >:(
French cars mate....

Yeah, the designer just assumed that by the time it needed a new air & fuel filter, the wipers would have fallen off by themselves..  ;D
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Post by: henryd on 29 April 2011, 16:59:49
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I serviced a citroen c4 hdi ,pain in the rather bum >:(,had to remove both wipers and windscreen scuttle to change air and fuel filters,whoever designed it has never looked under the bonnet of a car >:(
French cars mate....

not all french cars though,my 406 hdi is easy to work on,not that I have had to,185000 miles and spent nothing other than tyres and servicing in my ownership unlike my mig which I have spent more on already than what the peugeot owes me :'( :'(.Oh and the mig has done 74k
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Post by: waspy on 29 April 2011, 17:54:12
Opened the door, got my sunglasses out & closed the door again ;D
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Post by: Nick W on 29 April 2011, 17:55:05
Cleaned and polished mine, inside and out. Got the worst of the brake dust off the wheels too. Looks quite smart, which will only last until tomorrow when it'll be parked under a tree at work for 12 hours.
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 29 April 2011, 18:32:13
Finished off the rest of the brake calipers today, strip each one down, cleaned up, paint stripped and resprayed Gold. "Mace" my Scoobie looks like someone owns it now, and more importantly it now stops . . . ;)
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Post by: albitz on 29 April 2011, 18:39:20
Pulling more bits off Blackie the breaker. Knackered my 3/8 ratchet trying to get the torx bolt out of the crank pulley. ::)
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Post by: plym ian on 29 April 2011, 19:29:14
Been doing my head gasket most of the day. heads off now just got to skim it and refit :(
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Post by: Teebee on 29 April 2011, 20:17:23
Today I recovered, yesterday I took 1 front shock off, knackered another, removed door cards, radio, front fogs, headlights, wing liners, was planning to take the exhaust off but got fed up by that point :)
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 29 April 2011, 21:01:30
Fitted the replacement sunroof motor/ ecu that theboy sold me 18 months ago. I GOT FED UP WITH FINDING THE BLOODY THING OPEN EVERY MORNING.
Tried resetting it everytime but NO it had its own agenda.
Fitted the new leather gaitors to the handbrake and gearstick.
Fitted the replacement centre storage box lid for one without the bubble.
Tomorrow i will do some work on the JEEP. Her turn.
 :y
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Post by: Shelby on 29 April 2011, 22:43:37
Nothing too spectacular for me, fitted new discs and pads on the front.  Still waiting to get it in the shop to get the manifold studs drilled out so it hasn't moved in a week  >:(
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Post by: geoffr70 on 29 April 2011, 22:49:45
Cleaned the big streak of bird poo off before it gets my paintwork!

N.B. Incase anyone doesn't know, when a bird makes a mess on your car, clean it off soon, as it attacks the paint, and even when cleaned off after being left on for a while, leaves a mark.
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Post by: RobG on 29 April 2011, 22:55:30
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Cleaned the big streak of bird poo off before it gets my paintwork!

N.B. Incase anyone doesn't know, when a bird makes a mess on your car, clean it off soon, as it attacks the paint, and even when cleaned off after being left on for a while, leaves a mark.
Depends on what sort of bird ::)
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Post by: plym ian on 29 April 2011, 22:57:26
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Cleaned the big streak of bird poo off before it gets my paintwork!

N.B. Incase anyone doesn't know, when a bird makes a mess on your car, clean it off soon, as it attacks the paint, and even when cleaned off after being left on for a while, leaves a mark.
if a bird poop's on my car I won't go out with her again ;D ;D ::)
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Post by: albitz on 29 April 2011, 22:58:22
 ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 29 April 2011, 23:01:50
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Cleaned the big streak of bird poo off before it gets my paintwork!

N.B. Incase anyone doesn't know, when a bird makes a mess on your car, clean it off soon, as it attacks the paint, and even when cleaned off after being left on for a while, leaves a mark.

Apparently that's not the only thing you have to worry about now..

According to the Daily Panic Express we now have super acidic death pollen (http://www.express.co.uk/printer/view/243170/) sweeping in to eat the paintwork on our cars.. (I may have renamed it slightly..)
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Post by: Andy B on 29 April 2011, 23:10:58
I can only just see my car for all the blasted sugar stealers stuck to the bloody thing!  >:( >:(
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Post by: geoffr70 on 29 April 2011, 23:22:59
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Cleaned the big streak of bird poo off before it gets my paintwork!

N.B. Incase anyone doesn't know, when a bird makes a mess on your car, clean it off soon, as it attacks the paint, and even when cleaned off after being left on for a while, leaves a mark.
if a bird poop's on my car I won't go out with her again ;D ;D ::)

There's always one! haha I'm just annoyed I didn't think of it first!
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 30 April 2011, 08:19:51
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Cleaned the big streak of bird poo off before it gets my paintwork!

N.B. Incase anyone doesn't know, when a bird makes a mess on your car, clean it off soon, as it attacks the paint, and even when cleaned off after being left on for a while, leaves a mark.
if a bird poop's on my car I won't go out with her again ;D ;D ::)


A colleague of mine would pay good money to see that. :-?
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Post by: Broomies Mate on 30 April 2011, 19:24:51
Yesterday.

Changed Alternator for one from a scrappie and found out it was a dud...... swapped it for a lesser alternator to get me out of the plop and found out it was a dud, shouted and screamed and almost cried at the bloke at the scrappie who was very apologetic and gave me yet another 120amp alternator (why didn't he give me it instead of the lesser one?) and all is happy in the land of battery charging.

Today.

Washed and waxed the Omega, temp top-up of Transmission Fluid until fluid replacement next weekend, popped down to my Brothers and changed Oil & Filter, Coolant, Front and rear brake pads, Front Discs and brake fluid on his Astra G 1.8.  Told him his air filter looked like my Vax Vacuum bag, to which he replied "It'll do for another 6 months", came home, kicked the cat (accident) now I'm cooking dinner.  Still haven't found 30mins to drive over to Robg and pick up a simple bloody PCB.  >:(

Brothers, who needs them?
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Post by: Elite Pete on 30 April 2011, 19:47:26
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Cleaned the big streak of bird poo off before it gets my paintwork!

N.B. Incase anyone doesn't know, when a bird makes a mess on your car, clean it off soon, as it attacks the paint, and even when cleaned off after being left on for a while, leaves a mark.
if a bird poop's on my car I won't go out with her again ;D ;D ::)


A colleague of mine would pay good money to see that. :-?
:o :o ;D
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Post by: joff on 30 April 2011, 19:57:36
Went down to RobG's this morning(nice chap)with the wife and picked up some seats. seats now in car and working ::) few other parts to fit in the morning. Elite needs a very good wash and polish aswell :-[
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Post by: Thomas-Elite on 30 April 2011, 20:09:06
not worked on her but did have it back from the garage to after both arches were repaired and both sides sprayed and a complimentry air con re-gas :) freeeeeezing!
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Post by: Jim on 30 April 2011, 20:20:08
I've just washed and polished the 3.2 8-)

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_0160.jpg)

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_0159.jpg)
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 30 April 2011, 20:49:19
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I've just washed and polished the 3.2 8-)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_0160.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_0159.jpg


Looking very good indeed J. 8-) 8-) :-* :y
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Post by: Jim on 30 April 2011, 20:53:55
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I've just washed and polished the 3.2 8-)

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_0160.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy201/wee-jim/IMG_0159.jpg


Looking very good indeed J. 8-) 8-) :-* :y
Cheers Mate :y
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Post by: Shimmy on 30 April 2011, 20:55:19
Looking very tidy there Jim.

iphone is giving away your home address though.
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Post by: Jim on 30 April 2011, 20:59:05
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Looking very tidy there Jim.

iphone is giving away your home address though.
Ok, how do I sort that??? :-?
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Post by: Shimmy on 30 April 2011, 21:02:53
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Looking very tidy there Jim.

iphone is giving away your home address though.
Ok, how do I sort that??? :-?

Will be an option in the iphone camera menu somewhere to disable it.

Will need to rehost the pictures you already have once you've stripped the exif data.
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Post by: Jim on 30 April 2011, 21:14:24
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Looking very tidy there Jim.

iphone is giving away your home address though.
Ok, how do I sort that??? :-?

Will be an option in the iphone camera menu somewhere to disable it.

Will need to rehost the pictures you already have once you've stripped the exif data.
Cheers Mate :y
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Post by: Jukeboxnut on 30 April 2011, 22:24:48
Fitted new wishbones (Lemforders) ready for the M.O.T. and now my back is stiff!  Have to check/adjust the tracking and camber tomorrow.
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 May 2011, 09:57:51
Done nothing to mine, but did spend most of yesterday afternoon putting a new exhaust on Tunnie's dad's car, and putting the one that came off onto Tunnie's car (don't ask, not quite sure I understood either ;D).

What I will say, is the Eternalcar one is a better fit than the new-style genuine GM one :o
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Post by: sassanach on 01 May 2011, 21:01:02
all day cleaning a 1960 sedan de ville,acres of sheet metal,endless chrome etc,etc :y
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 02 May 2011, 13:09:49
Did 135 plugs
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Post by: joff on 02 May 2011, 16:34:27
Took it out and put £51 of go go into it :( that's how much it cost to do a return trip to TB's and RobG's this week ;D ;D ;D. yesterday i put two diffo leather seats in the front and a better door card on the N/S that's the one you said needed doing Jamie, and also give it a good wash, then got up today and it had dust all over :'( I hate them builders down the road.
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Post by: RobG on 02 May 2011, 16:48:29
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Took it out and put £51 of go go into it :( that's how much it cost to do a return trip to TB's and RobG's this week ;D ;D ;D. yesterday i put two diffo leather seats in the front and a better door card on the N/S that's the one you said needed doing Jamie, and also give it a good wash, then got up today and it had dust all over :'( I hate them builders down the road.
No passenger air vent then ::)
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Post by: joff on 02 May 2011, 16:52:19
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Took it out and put £51 of go go into it :( that's how much it cost to do a return trip to TB's and RobG's this week ;D ;D ;D. yesterday i put two diffo leather seats in the front and a better door card on the N/S that's the one you said needed doing Jamie, and also give it a good wash, then got up today and it had dust all over :'( I hate them builders down the road.
No passenger air vent then ::)

passenger air vent will go on when i do the sat-nav lead and glove box Rob but thanks for the parts seats are fine. ;)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 May 2011, 20:40:05
Changed the plugs and a full internal clean.

Cleaned the breathers and throttle body.

Changed the oil and filter.
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Post by: Bent valve on 02 May 2011, 20:47:41
Almost removed the head from my Merc. untill I got to the bit were you need to use 'a suitable slide hammer'to remove the tensioner guide retaining pins. And I havent got one :(
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Post by: mrgreen on 02 May 2011, 23:24:53
got the rear suspension checked because it bangs over bumps all seems correct must just be irmscher springs are damned hard! got my cruise control enabled and tomorrow will be oil change and plugs in preparation for my trip to Spain.
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Post by: 2woody on 02 May 2011, 23:27:39
have fitted the power-braking system and ABS to my Discovery.

definitely not in the "casual" mods category.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2011, 23:48:53
Looked at the streak of bird cr@p on the windscreen and made a mental note to wash it, as it was obscuring my view. Then forgot all about it and spent the rest of the day fettling the MX5 hood catches and fixing an oscilloscope. ::)

Kevin
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Post by: 2woody on 03 May 2011, 00:01:51
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Looked at the streak of bird cr@p on the windscreen and made a mental note to wash it, as it was obscuring my view. Then forgot all about it and spent the rest of the day fettling the MX5 hood catches and fixing an oscilloscope. ::)

Kevin

now there is a dark art !
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2011, 00:03:25
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Looked at the streak of bird cr@p on the windscreen and made a mental note to wash it, as it was obscuring my view. Then forgot all about it and spent the rest of the day fettling the MX5 hood catches and fixing an oscilloscope. ::)

Kevin

now there is a dark art !

The hood catches or the Oscilloscope? I'll tell you what- guess which of the two was a total success... ::)
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Post by: 2woody on 03 May 2011, 00:08:20
has yours got a hard top, too ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2011, 00:12:10
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has yours got a hard top, too ?

Yes. Well, sort of. It did get robbed for parts until I realised what was going on. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2woody on 03 May 2011, 00:19:27
reason I asked was 'cos with a hard-top, there's another four catches to wrestle with. I suspect also unsuccessfully.

I'm back to work tomorrow, will find out if the immediate future is middle east, North east, southern UK or redundancy. Will try to send you an e-mail when I know. Have managed to get Rover engine partly built now. Also have bellhousing sorted.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2011, 00:23:39
OK. Hope it turns out to be the right option. :y

Regarding the catches, I think a set of these is what I need:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160582080049

Oh, and a file. ;)

Kevin

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Post by: Martian on 03 May 2011, 07:36:58
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The hood catches or the Oscilloscope? I'll tell you what- guess which of the two was a total success... ::)
Fixing the scope probably  ;D

Today I shall be crawling around on the floor changing the clutch slave cylinder, and if I'm still up on the roids after that then I might have a look at where the oil is coming from that is smothering the turbo.
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Post by: ljxcz on 03 May 2011, 08:28:03
well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2011, 09:19:20
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The hood catches or the Oscilloscope? I'll tell you what- guess which of the two was a total success... ::)
Fixing the scope probably  ;D

Bingo! Although that gave me the run-around for a while. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mrgreen on 03 May 2011, 14:34:43
bought all the parts needed for a service pollen filter, oil filter, air filter plugs and oil, oil from opel they wanted €100 for five litres i got some mobil2000 from a local for €20? hope it's alright stuff! on special from €40
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Post by: neilr on 03 May 2011, 16:12:00
Friday changed cam cover gaskets &plugs Sat Morn changed 246 coil pack. Sun morn changed fiat coupe pads and disc what a nightmare!! pads were stuck in caliper must have been hammered in. Looked at fiesta mk6 to check for suspension knock found both front springs snapped . Oh for next weekend.
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Post by: geoffr70 on 03 May 2011, 20:40:00
Discovered that the centre console makes quite a good improvised can crusher.

Oh, and drank half a can of coke.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 May 2011, 20:41:26
Nothing today, but I have fully tested the Traction Control works perfectly in corners in TheDaddy's MV6 (formally Amigo's Beastie) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 03 May 2011, 20:47:58
Stripped another Omega for parts, then took Obi out for a drive.

Filled Mace with some free petrol  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 May 2011, 20:58:01
Rather shockingly, washed the Omega and the MR2 .. by hand.

Nearly died from an overdose of exercise, I tell thee.
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 03 May 2011, 21:13:42
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Rather shockingly, washed the Omega and the MR2 .. by hand.

Nearly died from an overdose of exercise, I tell thee.


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 03 May 2011, 21:17:07
Gave the Desmond a bit of a wash and brush up yesterday.

Took it out today to skelp it's arse for a bit prior to the upcoming MOT.

Could swear that the new cam sensor and a bottle of JimBob's Wynn's fuel injector cleaner have made it more sprightly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Psychoca on 03 May 2011, 21:52:45
Had the RAC to it, Had the lift pump out to confirm its deadness, sworn at it several times and put it back together...
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Post by: Pippin on 04 May 2011, 17:08:22
Changed the alloys over that I got the weekend... :y on the down side though, noticed that the front discs are in a terrible state and could do with changing and the blasted exhaust has got a hole in it right where the middle section joins the rear box... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 May 2011, 18:40:49
Cleaned up the 3.2 heads and leak tested the combustion chambers.Took pics of the cats for a member.
Visited Johnnycboy to borrow his cam locking kit.
Sat in Tescos car park in my car wishing I could find the time  to service it,change the cambelt kit which should arrive tomorrow,fit the washer jets/pump etc. and the complete leather interior that I have waiting to be fitted. ::)
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Post by: geoffr70 on 04 May 2011, 19:38:56
Took the Elite to its MOT which it failed on broken n/s/r coil spring :(
Ordered the new springs for £108 :)
Opened the drivers door into a bollard :(
Achieved much better emmissions test results than last year :)

Must be down to 3k oil changes, here's the results:

                       Last year           This year                                 
Fast Idle
CO                   0.177                0.018
HC                   88                    28
Lambda            1.024                1.007

Natural idle

                      0.004                 0.002

Is that good?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2011, 20:13:57
Good enough :y
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Post by: geoffr70 on 04 May 2011, 20:19:30
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A pass is a pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 May 2011, 21:12:37
Took out glove box and 2013 fitted gps lead to back of HU (thanks TB all works fine now) refit of another glovebox(one without a hole in it) thanks RobG and the vent. Went to Reading to look at an elite :'( it was cr^p) nice drive up and back (had to test the Sat-Nav) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: smithpa7 on 04 May 2011, 21:20:54
I have walked past my car twice on the driveway on my way to work. It is only a short walk :y :y

When I got home I reduced the tyres pressures from 41 and 48 psi to 31 and 33 psi. They were at maximum due to a trip to Scotland last week with 4 people a black labrador and a full roofbox :y :y
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Post by: 999gsi on 04 May 2011, 21:24:27
gave the car a a day off,i used the fiat today cos it uses a lot less fuel ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 May 2011, 23:09:28
Collected another Range Rover, gave it a needed wash inside & out.. get it ready for its MOT  :y

19.7 mpg sat at 80mph and you complain about Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 04 May 2011, 23:16:31
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Collected another Range Rover, gave it a needed wash inside & out.. get it ready for its MOT  :y

19.7 mpg sat at 80mph and you complain about Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Eh! What year/engine/spec is that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 May 2011, 23:17:48
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Collected another Range Rover, gave it a needed wash inside & out.. get it ready for its MOT  :y

19.7 mpg sat at 80mph and you complain about Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Eh! What year/engine/spec is that?


V8 4.6 HSE :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 04 May 2011, 23:24:10
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Collected another Range Rover, gave it a needed wash inside & out.. get it ready for its MOT  :y

19.7 mpg sat at 80mph and you complain about Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Eh! What year/engine/spec is that?


V8 4.6 HSE :y

Ouch! You're right i do whinge about the omega, it was on 20 mpg, the highest in a long while (probably the warmer weather), then I only went and took it for a blast! Think I'll stick with it though! Dare I ask the urban mpg?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 May 2011, 23:30:13
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Collected another Range Rover, gave it a needed wash inside & out.. get it ready for its MOT  :y

19.7 mpg sat at 80mph and you complain about Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Eh! What year/engine/spec is that?


V8 4.6 HSE :y

Ouch! You're right i do whinge about the omega, it was on 20 mpg, the highest in a long while (probably the warmer weather), then I only went and took it for a blast! Think I'll stick with it though! Dare I ask the urban mpg?


No  ;D ;D ;D ;D
About 14mpg

I had one that I put £60 worth of petrol in it and I did 50 miles  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D the O2 sensors where sho,t so I drove and collected the new ones and fitted them at the side of the road, so on the drive home I thought I had won the lottery when it was doing 19 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 05 May 2011, 09:30:37
Gave car good clean inside and out, checked all the fluid levels, including gear box, pumped tyres up to full load pressure, everything seems OK, off on hols tomorrow(6th) :y

M.O.T booked for the 16th May, day after I get back. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 May 2011, 12:49:44
Had the A/C regassed today. Now the entire climate control works properly, and doesn't just run with the fan on full trying to do 'something.'

Wishbones are next to fix the awful crashing from the front N/S.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 05 May 2011, 22:11:52
Picked up my KYB springs and fitted them to the Elite, easier than I thought. I don't think I would've been able to do it without spring compressors though as I didn't drop the exhaust. New springs are about 3/4 inch maximum taller than old ones - I don't know how old the old ones are but that's alot of sinkage! I thought about grinding off the bottom of the old spring instead of getting new ones, but at £108 you can't complain. I am fitting a towbar and will be towing kevin the caravan, and it's got new shocks and donuts so why not! I forgot to clip the ABS sensor wires back on! Doh, that's a job for the morning before I go to work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 May 2011, 07:03:55
Removed Bose shelf in an attempt to fit a donut tank in the spare wheel well, still didn't fit. But got a blind to go in, and the Bose amps going in the first aid cupboard anyway. So busy tomorrow.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2011, 08:57:32
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Removed Bose shelf in an attempt to fit a donut tank in the spare wheel well, still didn't fit. But got a blind to go in, and the Bose amps going in the first aid cupboard anyway. So busy tomorrow.  :y
The loom fitsnicely, but you have to extend sub speaker wires. Ran my sub wires above shelf, so grommets as well reqd
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 May 2011, 11:34:53
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Removed Bose shelf in an attempt to fit a donut tank in the spare wheel well, still didn't fit. But got a blind to go in, and the Bose amps going in the first aid cupboard anyway. So busy tomorrow.  :y
The loom fitsnicely, but you have to extend sub speaker wires. Ran my sub wires above shelf, so grommets as well reqd

What did you do for a bracket?
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Post by: feeutfo on 06 May 2011, 11:59:38
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Removed Bose shelf in an attempt to fit a donut tank in the spare wheel well, still didn't fit. But got a blind to go in, and the Bose amps going in the first aid cupboard anyway. So busy tomorrow.  :y
The loom fitsnicely, but you have to extend sub speaker wires. Ran my sub wires above shelf, so grommets as well reqd

What did you do for a bracket?
One for pre face cd changer...?  Which I don't have, might have to make sumat  :-/
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2011, 12:27:24
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Removed Bose shelf in an attempt to fit a donut tank in the spare wheel well, still didn't fit. But got a blind to go in, and the Bose amps going in the first aid cupboard anyway. So busy tomorrow.  :y
The loom fitsnicely, but you have to extend sub speaker wires. Ran my sub wires above shelf, so grommets as well reqd

What did you do for a bracket?
As gixer says, prefacelift cd changer cage
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2011, 14:19:39
Today I dropped TBE in to a garage for some work  :-[
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Post by: Lazydocker on 06 May 2011, 14:27:52
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Today I dropped TBE in to a garage for some work  :-[
No harm in that... I'll have to do the same as I must get mine inspected ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 May 2011, 14:30:23
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Today I dropped TBE in to a garage for some work  :-[

 :o You must have been busy tidying your garage. Or.. :-X
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Post by: Martian on 06 May 2011, 15:19:56
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19.7 mpg sat at 80mph and you complain about Omega's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You lucky sod.
Petersfield to Hindhead (a distance of 15 miles) on the A3 coming back from Pompey one nice sunny evening and I found myself sharing some rather spirited driving with an Evo owner.

350 cubic inches (that's 5.7 litre) and fed by a 600cfm 4 barrel Holley saw me get 6mpg over that 15 mile run with the Evo, but he pulled in to the petrol station at Hindhead lights last so it was worth it  :) :) :)


(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5692888189_da1fba5db7_m.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61913998@N03/5692888189/)

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Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2011, 18:19:36
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Today I dropped TBE in to a garage for some work  :-[

 :o You must have been busy tidying your garage. Or.. :-X
I came out £100 lighter  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega AOS2002 on 06 May 2011, 21:23:34
Only driven it today.
Hope it doesnt need fixing for a while
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 May 2011, 21:42:48
Full strip down of front brakes, fluid change suspension check and started to clean the alloys.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 07 May 2011, 08:21:53
My Elite is having a free wash at the moment (it's pi^%ing down here) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 07 May 2011, 16:18:36
Spent 52 quid on it this morning  ;)

On bloody petrol  :'( :'(

Hopefully that will sort me out till I can gas it  :y

70.9 ltr round here  :y
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Post by: Phil H. on 07 May 2011, 16:26:25
Only driven the brats-sorry i mean my lovely kids ;) - to horse riding lessons. daren't drive it too far nor hard coz of ongoing probs  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 07 May 2011, 18:28:05
- plumbed in the vapouriser coolant pipe from the back of the coolant bridge around the front in preparation of lpg install
- replaced the HBV
- replaced thermostat (and coolant bridge pipe  )
- replaced most of the coolant piping at the back
- fitted the inlet manifold that KW kindly tapped for me 
- replaced the leaking camshaft seal.

knackered now ;D ;D
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Post by: o-meg-a on 07 May 2011, 18:31:44
-Fitted Elite alloys (16")
-Fitted Elite Grey leather
-Oil and Filter change
-Fuel filter change (full of diesel magic)
-Wash and polish
-New air filter
-New pollen filter

Things to do - Fit new exhaust (back box and middle box)
                  - Find and fit Front cenre arm rest (entire unit, as mine is base spec)
                  - Fit wishbones
                  - erm.....lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Big_Al on 07 May 2011, 18:46:41
Breather clean . Were Ok actually, but still gave them another clean out.  as you never know if previous owner had done it properly  ::) ::)

Oil & filter again. Changed oil & filter when i got the car at end of Feb. Done just over 1000 miles now. Next change will be in another 2000 ;) ;) ;) Then every 3000 or so.

Brakes next on list.
 Quite like the painted & labelled caliper thing :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 07 May 2011, 19:11:42
It's getting another free wash as it's doing it again, hope it gets the bird poo off the drivers window this time  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 07 May 2011, 19:24:25
Finally done something! Changed side indicator repeaters to clear ones and flatened, Painted and Lacquered my front grill Black :y
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 07 May 2011, 22:46:43
whole day sanded my car.. not the miggy..miggy is on duty , and clit is in preparation for paint..


and although there are holes in my fingers and they are in pain, I'm happy to loose my finger prints ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 08 May 2011, 03:17:31
Failed rear blind removed from another car, tested in the garage with a spare battery, found to work with power applied to motor and operate fine. Presumed failed relay box to motor. TB had one spare so took the lot up to his where we proceeded to diagnose.... A sticking motor.  :-[

I hate intermittent faults, so thanks to TB for sticking with what was hoped to be a 20 minute job that turned into a 4 hour job to swap the motor, which meant the spring loaded gear slipped round which meant taking the little gearbox apart, re locating the spring, re fitting, to find the gear was 360 degrees out and not sprung loaded, remove it again, swap the spring for a non bent one re fit, re adjust gear to line up, re fit again and bingo, perfectly working rear blind , and that's the short story, and then we had to fit it to the car.

Still working beautifully, was playing with it on the way home, even at night in p!ssing rain.

Actually that really was an unpleasant drive home, aquaplaning at 70 on the m40 in shite visibility. It was belting down.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 08 May 2011, 03:23:11
Oh, and removed the Bose shelf on Friday, Bose amp re sited in first aid cupboard. Smart!  :y
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 08 May 2011, 08:42:24
De badged the rear, just need to find 2 small rubber stoppers to fill the "locating" holes from the griffin badge  :-/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BlueBridge on 08 May 2011, 09:04:34
Mines getting a good clean today in readiness for Elite Pete coming round tomorrow :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2011, 10:29:00
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Failed rear blind removed from another car, tested in the garage with a spare battery, found to work with power applied to motor and operate fine. Presumed failed relay box to motor. TB had one spare so took the lot up to his where we proceeded to diagnose.... A sticking motor.  :-[

I hate intermittent faults, so thanks to TB for sticking with what was hoped to be a 20 minute job that turned into a 4 hour job to swap the motor, which meant the spring loaded gear slipped round which meant taking the little gearbox apart, re locating the spring, re fitting, to find the gear was 360 degrees out and not sprung loaded, remove it again, swap the spring for a non bent one re fit, re adjust gear to line up, re fit again and bingo, perfectly working rear blind , and that's the short story, and then we had to fit it to the car.

Still working beautifully, was playing with it on the way home, even at night in p!ssing rain.

Actually that really was an unpleasant drive home, aquaplaning at 70 on the m40 in shite visibility. It was belting down.
I suspect I was fast asleep long before you got to the M40 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Psychoca on 08 May 2011, 13:07:24
In the process of fitting new rear brake pads...  Just sorted one side, which incuded the unsiezing of a piston (so thankful I read Tunnie's post where someone mentioned the easy way of freeing up a piston)...  About to attack the other side now...

Oh and after havng 2 new tyres on the rear yesterday having to undo the over tight wheel studs Thank F*** for my breaker bar...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 08 May 2011, 14:12:54
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Failed rear blind removed from another car, tested in the garage with a spare battery, found to work with power applied to motor and operate fine. Presumed failed relay box to motor. TB had one spare so took the lot up to his where we proceeded to diagnose.... A sticking motor.  :-[

I hate intermittent faults, so thanks to TB for sticking with what was hoped to be a 20 minute job that turned into a 4 hour job to swap the motor, which meant the spring loaded gear slipped round which meant taking the little gearbox apart, re locating the spring, re fitting, to find the gear was 360 degrees out and not sprung loaded, remove it again, swap the spring for a non bent one re fit, re adjust gear to line up, re fit again and bingo, perfectly working rear blind , and that's the short story, and then we had to fit it to the car.

Still working beautifully, was playing with it on the way home, even at night in p!ssing rain.

Actually that really was an unpleasant drive home, aquaplaning at 70 on the m40 in shite visibility. It was belting down.
I suspect I was fast asleep long before you got to the M40 ;D

You really need to get some decent tyres and sort your suspension properly. :y :P ;D ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 08 May 2011, 14:30:02
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Failed rear blind removed from another car, tested in the garage with a spare battery, found to work with power applied to motor and operate fine. Presumed failed relay box to motor. TB had one spare so took the lot up to his where we proceeded to diagnose.... A sticking motor.  :-[

I hate intermittent faults, so thanks to TB for sticking with what was hoped to be a 20 minute job that turned into a 4 hour job to swap the motor, which meant the spring loaded gear slipped round which meant taking the little gearbox apart, re locating the spring, re fitting, to find the gear was 360 degrees out and not sprung loaded, remove it again, swap the spring for a non bent one re fit, re adjust gear to line up, re fit again and bingo, perfectly working rear blind , and that's the short story, and then we had to fit it to the car.

Still working beautifully, was playing with it on the way home, even at night in p!ssing rain.

Actually that really was an unpleasant drive home, aquaplaning at 70 on the m40 in shite visibility. It was belting down.
I suspect I was fast asleep long before you got to the M40 ;D

You really need to get some decent tyres and sort your suspension properly. :y :P ;D ;D
A boat might have been better...
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2011, 14:33:18
Put two new tyres on it, washed some seagull poo off it, (wtf is all that about? I live 30 miles from the sea >:(). Started contemplating a fast approaching to-do list. Discs and pads, brake fluid, front hubs, poly bushing, new expansion tank.... :'(

Also changed both the purple fuel relays for shiny new ones as they were properly scorched.
Had vainly hoped that these would make it idle properly.  ::)

Think I'm getting more and more naive as each day passes.  :-/
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Post by: Psychoca on 08 May 2011, 14:52:34
Other side of rear brakes now changed and another piston unsiezed...  More over tightened wheel studs and now also a cut knuckle!!! (was doing so well)...

Brakes tested and all seems good...  Just the manual fuel pump bulb to put in between the filter and FIP now... Just a 2 minute job...   Not a bod day really...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2011, 18:43:16
Broke TBE. Need bits before it will move now.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 May 2011, 19:05:02
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Broke TBE. Need bits before it will move now.

What have you done to it now? And you were just starting to bond with it! ::) ::) ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2011, 19:12:41
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Broke TBE. Need bits before it will move now.

What have you done to it now? And you were just starting to bond with it! ::) ::) ;D ;D
I say, steady on old chap, lets not get carried away ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 May 2011, 19:20:21
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Broke TBE. Need bits before it will move now.

What have you done to it now? And you were just starting to bond with it! ::) ::) ;D ;D
I say, steady on old chap, lets not get carried away ;D

I know you are really... Gixerboy told me he heard you saying nice things about it ::) ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2011, 19:24:49
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Broke TBE. Need bits before it will move now.

What have you done to it now? And you were just starting to bond with it! ::) ::) ;D ;D
I say, steady on old chap, lets not get carried away ;D

I know you are really... Gixerboy told me he heard you saying nice things about it ::) ;D
Yeah, and you believe that?  S'pose you believe I'm storking him, yet it was him touching me up at Tiffins last night...  ...and I have witnesses...
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 May 2011, 19:32:21
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Broke TBE. Need bits before it will move now.

What have you done to it now? And you were just starting to bond with it! ::) ::) ;D ;D
I say, steady on old chap, lets not get carried away ;D

I know you are really... Gixerboy told me he heard you saying nice things about it ::) ;D
Yeah, and you believe that?  S'pose you believe I'm storking him, yet it was him touching me up at Tiffins last night...  ...and I have witnesses...

I think the preferred phrase is Grooming him ;D ;D ;D

And yes... I've witnessed it and been on the receiving end of your "attentions" :-X :-X :P :P :D :D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2011, 23:02:41
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Broke TBE. Need bits before it will move now.

What have you done to it now? And you were just starting to bond with it! ::) ::) ;D ;D
I say, steady on old chap, lets not get carried away ;D

I know you are really... Gixerboy told me he heard you saying nice things about it ::) ;D
Yeah, and you believe that?  S'pose you believe I'm storking him, yet it was him touching me up at Tiffins last night...  ...and I have witnesses...

Ewww! Much too much information :o

http://www.unilever.co.uk/brands/foodbrands/Stork.aspx
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 09 May 2011, 08:00:56
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Ewww! Much too much information :o

http://www.unilever.co.uk/brands/foodbrands/Stork.aspx


 ;D ;D ;D Splendid :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 May 2011, 09:10:56
Dam bleed nipple snapped in the front caliper so have got to change the whole assembly....Grrrr.
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Post by: 2woody on 09 May 2011, 09:13:47
made a new twin 3" exhaust for the Holden

Chuffed I am.
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Post by: feeutfo on 09 May 2011, 10:13:20
 
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made a new twin 3" exhaust for the Holden

Chuffed I am.
Pics? :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2011, 17:56:23
Today, I've ordered some parts to make TBE move again...
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Post by: Omegatoy on 09 May 2011, 18:45:49
well the new estate now drives very very similarly to the old faithful, which is great news for me!! now maybe i can start to like it more than the older one!! spent most of the day removing the poly donut bushes from fdf (5years and 54kmiles and not an iota of wear anywhere on them they look like new still)and replacing them with some senator ones i had in "stock" lol and now i know what people mean when they say they dont fit, well they dont initially i agree, but removal of a approx 8mm from the tower allowed them to sit in there very very snuggly, and after tearing up and down the local tracks (bumpy and undulating)drifting and generally giving it some beans to test it, can report senator bushes modded this way work very very well, they have no voids in them so are in actual fact stiffer than std omega bushes!! and they have not moved, which i understand was a problem someone had with them?also removed the air shocks from fdf an fitted them to the new one kpd, along with the poly bushes, and it has made a hell of a difference to the car!!! it now drives properly!! all in all well worth doing!!still cant get it to pull as well but am working on it!! next step is wishbone on drivers side as it has slight play in it, then i can get on with making the engine sing properly!! I know it has a boost leak at the moment which is down to someone not fitting new inlet gaskets, when they did the glowplugs, sort that first then maybe up the boost to fdf levels, but am slightly worried the maf may throw a wobbly!!  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2011, 18:48:32
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well the new estate now drives very very similarly to the old faithful, which is great news for me!! now maybe i can start to like it more than the older one!! spent most of the day removing the poly donut bushes from fdf (5years and 54kmiles and not an iota of wear anywhere on them they look like new still)and replacing them with some senator ones i had in "stock" lol and now i know what people mean when they say they dont fit, well they dont initially i agree, but removal of a approx 8mm from the tower allowed them to sit in there very very snuggly, and after tearing up and down the local tracks (bumpy and undulating)drifting and generally giving it some beans to test it, can report senator bushes modded this way work very very well, they have no voids in them so are in actual fact stiffer than std omega bushes!! and they have not moved, which i understand was a problem someone had with them?also removed the air shocks from fdf an fitted them to the new one kpd, along with the poly bushes, and it has made a hell of a difference to the car!!! it now drives properly!! all in all well worth doing!!still cant get it to pull as well but am working on it!! next step is wishbone on drivers side as it has slight play in it, then i can get on with making the engine sing properly!! I know it has a boost leak at the moment which is down to someone not fitting new inlet gaskets, when they did the glowplugs, sort that first then maybe up the boost to fdf levels, but am slightly worried the maf may throw a wobbly!!  :y
Get a more powerful chip, sod the low speed stutter ;D
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Post by: Omegatoy on 09 May 2011, 20:36:42
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well the new estate now drives very very similarly to the old faithful, which is great news for me!! now maybe i can start to like it more than the older one!! spent most of the day removing the poly donut bushes from fdf (5years and 54kmiles and not an iota of wear anywhere on them they look like new still)and replacing them with some senator ones i had in "stock" lol and now i know what people mean when they say they dont fit, well they dont initially i agree, but removal of a approx 8mm from the tower allowed them to sit in there very very snuggly, and after tearing up and down the local tracks (bumpy and undulating)drifting and generally giving it some beans to test it, can report senator bushes modded this way work very very well, they have no voids in them so are in actual fact stiffer than std omega bushes!! and they have not moved, which i understand was a problem someone had with them?also removed the air shocks from fdf an fitted them to the new one kpd, along with the poly bushes, and it has made a hell of a difference to the car!!! it now drives properly!! all in all well worth doing!!still cant get it to pull as well but am working on it!! next step is wishbone on drivers side as it has slight play in it, then i can get on with making the engine sing properly!! I know it has a boost leak at the moment which is down to someone not fitting new inlet gaskets, when they did the glowplugs, sort that first then maybe up the boost to fdf levels, but am slightly worried the maf may throw a wobbly!!  :y
Get a more powerful chip, sod the low speed stutter ;D

lol maybe!! however first i want to sort the boost leak then maybe a little more boost :o to try and get round the stutter prob, theory is if i can get the boost coming in earlier then it cant see the throttle closed at 1500rpm
can only try, but at least now on full bore it aint all over the place with the back end squirreling all over the road :y
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Post by: albitz on 09 May 2011, 20:40:45
Cleaned the breathers, changed the oil, oil filter, air filter and wiper blades.
Didnt manage to get the cambelt done though.Got up mid afternoon with a headache and no energy, so progress was very slow. :(
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Post by: Lazydocker on 09 May 2011, 22:05:51
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Cleaned the breathers, changed the oil, oil filter, air filter and wiper blades.
Didnt manage to get the cambelt done though.Got up mid afternoon with a headache and no energy, so progress was very slow. :(

If you get it all stripped down and cover off I'll give some moral support tomorrow ;) :y
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Post by: albitz on 09 May 2011, 23:29:29
Nah, might leave it until the weekend - at work. Doing 12 hour dayshifts, so should be able to do it there at my leisure. :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 10 May 2011, 20:16:28
Sorted out the Air Conditioning... Had it re-gassed for them to find that one of the valves was leaking ::) ::) But they did replace the leaking valve FOC and re-gas it for me... Now icy cold :y :y

And then, with the assistance of Albs, Oil and filter change, Brake fluid change and check strap bush replacement, as well as collecting some useful bits and pieces for some upcoming work :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 May 2011, 20:30:17
After going out for a drive in the rain, I came home to put the scuttle and wipers back on TBE ::)

Also rotated tank slightly, as its overfilling
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Post by: Martian on 15 May 2011, 20:33:21
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Dam bleed nipple snapped in the front caliper so have got to change the whole assembly....Grrrr.
Have you considered drilling it out, retapping and fit new??
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Post by: Andy B on 15 May 2011, 20:39:00
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Dam bleed nipple snapped in the front caliper so have got to change the whole assembly....Grrrr.
Have you considered drilling it out, retapping and fit new??

If I had access to a loco workshop & tools/machines, that's the route I'd take. tapping size for M8 is 17/64" or 6.8mm if you prefer  ;) ;)
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Post by: joff on 15 May 2011, 20:47:09
Put new wishbones on the brothers elite Friday, another N/S door mirror, oil and filter, adjust headlight, two new bulbs and 12 mths Mot. :y brothers now happy again. Must get it up to Wim very soon.

Must order another set of bone as the polly's are on order for when mine needs them
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Post by: aaronjb on 15 May 2011, 21:01:23
Nothing on the Omega, but I did work on the Nissan after 8 years of it sitting with no cambelt & sprockets and:

Pulled all six coil packs and spark plugs
Replaced the back plates (which have the timing marks)
Refitted the sprockets
Refitted the (new) idler
Refitted the cambelt & (new) tensioner
Refitted the cam angle sensor
Refitted the cam belt covers
Refitted the spark plugs & coil packs
Refitted the balance bar & vacuum hoses
Refitted the thermostat & coolant transfer pipe
Refitted the coolant return pipe
Refitted the alternator & PAS belts

Then ran out of time (and patience) to finish off refitting the radiator & radiator fan, intercooler to throttle body hoses and fill & bleed the coolant .. and then see if it starts.

Oh .. and sliced myself open (twice), bled quite profusely onto the gravel driveway, and swore quite a bit. But I think that's mandatory when working on cars...
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Post by: 2woody on 15 May 2011, 21:36:10
managed to.....

change an Omega exhaust
strip the interior out of a Range-Rover I'm having welded
put the cylinder head back on a Volvo T5
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Post by: feeutfo on 15 May 2011, 21:39:31
Today I are be mostly, fitting the front end kit. .... And forgetting the drive by wire plug AGAIN. :-[  ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 15 May 2011, 21:45:35
Picked the car up from where it was left last night and nursed a slight hangover :-[ :-[ ::) ::) Got home to notice that the birds had had a real party and covered it in crap so had to clean the worst of it off... I think a visit to the cleaners will be on the cards for this week ::) ::)

But I did fit new wipers and the drivers door mirror the other day :y :y
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Post by: o-meg-a on 16 May 2011, 01:45:28
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well the new estate now drives very very similarly to the old faithful, which is great news for me!! now maybe i can start to like it more than the older one!! spent most of the day removing the poly donut bushes from fdf (5years and 54kmiles and not an iota of wear anywhere on them they look like new still)and replacing them with some senator ones i had in "stock" lol and now i know what people mean when they say they dont fit, well they dont initially i agree, but removal of a approx 8mm from the tower allowed them to sit in there very very snuggly, and after tearing up and down the local tracks (bumpy and undulating)drifting and generally giving it some beans to test it, can report senator bushes modded this way work very very well, they have no voids in them so are in actual fact stiffer than std omega bushes!! and they have not moved, which i understand was a problem someone had with them?also removed the air shocks from fdf an fitted them to the new one kpd, along with the poly bushes, and it has made a hell of a difference to the car!!! it now drives properly!! all in all well worth doing!!still cant get it to pull as well but am working on it!! next step is wishbone on drivers side as it has slight play in it, then i can get on with making the engine sing properly!! I know it has a boost leak at the moment which is down to someone not fitting new inlet gaskets, when they did the glowplugs, sort that first then maybe up the boost to fdf levels, but am slightly worried the maf may throw a wobbly!!  :y

Would these ones be worth buying then for my MIG. Long as i lop 8mm off the top?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110655361757&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_922
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Post by: sotmh on 16 May 2011, 03:51:30
Came out saturday morning to find bonnet could not be reopened after I had closed it on Friday. struggled and struggled to open but after going to local motor factor to buy a mini torch, and explaining what happened to me I was advised to get someone to assist in pulling bonnet release whilst I pushed down and then pulled up.  It worked :) :).  Now stuck again although I greased spring etc.

Does anyone know how to rectify problem? except not closing bonnet ;D


huffed and puffed in attempting to remove camshaft cover then tapped with soft faced mallet and wondered how can it be so hard to remove, and saw  i had not removed last two screw/studs. :-[ :-[ :-[.

Proceeded to remove cam pullyes and although holding cam in place with a spanner whilst undoing screw, I had not held it tightly enough and it turned :'(.  Although turned it back i'm not sure if replaced to original position. I realy pray I have :-/ as I don't want a nasty result when removing head  later in the morning to take to engineers.

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Post by: Gaffers on 16 May 2011, 07:14:06
Regassed the aircon at Kwik-shi.........

...hmmm nice and cold  :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 May 2011, 08:59:11
Not done anything to my car but have been spanking the living daylights out of Mrs. KW's MX5 in Wales since Friday.

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Post by: Shelby on 16 May 2011, 10:45:08
Was going to be cleaning out the throttle body, IACV etc this weekend.  Weather rubbish on Saturday and on Sunday realised I had forgotten to pick up new gaskets, oops.  Had to settle for a quick clean through of the breath pipes (small one was quite fouled up).

At least its idling a little better now, rest of the job next week.
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Post by: 51M0N on 16 May 2011, 12:28:59
Tried to wire an amp and snapped the ******* rca lead, will attempt again tonight.  :-[
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2011, 19:01:25
Well, in the last week, put TBE back together, and in process of recalibrating enough until the cripple does it properly

Shiny cambelt kit and waterpump still sat on the bench... ...thats a post Lakes meet task.
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Post by: hotel21 on 16 May 2011, 20:20:22
Got the pad warning light up last week or so ago and done the pads on saturday.

Or rather, stripped them out, chipped the rusty ridge off the outside of the discs then replaced the grooved through wear indicator.  The pads still had 3 to 4mm on them!

(Got a disc set at the dealers so just need to wait for a few months and then replace the lot in a oner....   :)   )
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2011, 20:54:03
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Got the pad warning light up last week or so ago and done the pads on saturday.

Or rather, stripped them out, chipped the rusty ridge off the outside of the discs then replaced the grooved through wear indicator.  The pads still had 3 to 4mm on them!

(Got a disc set at the dealers so just need to wait for a few months and then replace the lot in a oner....   :)   )
I normally replace my fronts before they hit the wear sensor, as they seem to cook less frequently when they have plenty of meat on them
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Post by: millwall on 16 May 2011, 21:01:07
today i kicked my vectra when it broke down in the blacwall tunnel >:(   then got home to find the omega with 2 smashed in doors thanks to my neighbour
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 16 May 2011, 21:15:16
Drove to and from work in my mobile shed to find that when I got home my previously working handbrake has decided to not work any longer.
I found this out as I nearly put the lever inside the armrest  :o
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 16 May 2011, 21:29:22
not a lot just dont go
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Post by: 51M0N on 17 May 2011, 08:52:14
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 then got home to find the omega with 2 smashed in doors thanks to my neighbour


I hope you punched his face in?
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Post by: Neil_MV6 on 17 May 2011, 10:44:59
Part exchanged it for an MG-ZT!  :'(
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 17 May 2011, 10:47:31
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Part exchanged it for an MG-ZT!  :'(

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Post by: 51M0N on 17 May 2011, 10:54:23
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Part exchanged it for an MG-ZT!  :'(
>:(

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Post by: millwall on 17 May 2011, 11:06:30
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 then got home to find the omega with 2 smashed in doors thanks to my neighbour


I hope you punched his face in?
no SHE is paying for repairs so im happy with that :y
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Post by: 51M0N on 17 May 2011, 11:15:19
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 then got home to find the omega with 2 smashed in doors thanks to my neighbour


I hope you punched his face in?
no SHE is paying for repairs so im happy with that :y


Sorry how daft of me to assume it was a male, only a woman................ :o
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Post by: smithpa7 on 17 May 2011, 13:23:36
Just back from North East Tyres and Exhausts(NETE). I needed a new tyre after a nail decided to destroy one. It only had 5mm of tread left :'( :'(

They did a good job though and the free Latte was excellent :y :y
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Post by: DaveA on 17 May 2011, 15:21:40
Took car for MOT at 8.30 am today,  o/s headlamp aim too high, they adjusted that, passed with no advisory's  :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :D :D
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Post by: geoffr70 on 17 May 2011, 16:13:38
Washed it, clipped on the ABS sensor wires that I forgot after rear spring change, doh, put in my new cig lighter in the rear. (elite)
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Post by: Shelby on 17 May 2011, 17:05:58
Drove to work and back, 40 mile round trip  :P
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Post by: millwall on 17 May 2011, 18:31:10
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 then got home to find the omega with 2 smashed in doors thanks to my neighbour


I hope you punched his face in?
no SHE is paying for repairs so im happy with that :y


Sorry how daft of me to assume it was a male, only a woman................ :o
;D ;D  luckilly shes a very nice woman and good neighbour otherwise i might have punched her husband instead ;D ;D
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Post by: Shimmy on 19 May 2011, 01:41:43
New radiator and air filter, fitted some philips silvervision indicator bulbs.

Bought a new working ashtray from Elite Pete.  And just bought some part worn winter tyres (Conti TS810) with good tread for a reasonable price..
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2011, 18:08:38
Got cheesed off with the lack of AC in the Silver Bullet (small leak), so got it regassed by a national chain who don't spend much time checking it over, and just let the machine do its routine.
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Post by: albitz on 19 May 2011, 18:23:13
Havent touched mine for the last few days. Decided its pointless trying to work on it between shifts, when Im not properly awake - cant concentrate.
Finish work for 6 days tomorrow morning, so will get onit tomorrow afternoon - finish the cambelt job, put everything back, then inlet fanimold off to trace coolant leak.
After that - finish changing the interior for the Elite interior.
Then, in the near future - a good tidy up of the LPG system.
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Post by: feeutfo on 19 May 2011, 19:08:11
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Havent touched mine for the last few days. Decided its pointless trying to work on it between shifts, when Im not properly awake - cant concentrate.
Finish work for 6 days tomorrow morning, so will get onit tomorrow afternoon - finish the cambelt job, put everything back, then inlet fanimold off to trace coolant leak.
After that - finish changing the interior for the Elite interior.
Then, in the near future - a good tidy up of the LPG system.

Yeah its a right bugger, Today I are be mostly...installing telematics in the boot, only to realise half way through that I had screwed into the frame completely arse backwards ... Muppet! >:(  :-[  :D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 19 May 2011, 20:10:49
Not done an awful lot to the car, just read and cleared all fault codes to see what comes back ::)

Oh... And modified a wiring loom to better suit my purposes... Only took me about 3 hours including Tea Breaks though, not the whole day it took some shouty bloke :-X ::) :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2011, 20:14:02
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Not done an awful lot to the car, just read and cleared all fault codes to see what comes back ::)

Oh... And modified a wiring loom to better suit my purposes... Only took me about 3 hours including Tea Breaks though, not the whole day it took some shouty bloke :-X ::) :D
Obviously you avoided the constant interuptions ::)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 19 May 2011, 20:16:13
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Not done an awful lot to the car, just read and cleared all fault codes to see what comes back ::)

Oh... And modified a wiring loom to better suit my purposes... Only took me about 3 hours including Tea Breaks though, not the whole day it took some shouty bloke :-X ::) :D
Obviously you avoided the constant interuptions ::)

No point trying to make excuses now :P :P ;D ;D

I just hope I actually added enough :-/ :-/
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Post by: albitz on 19 May 2011, 20:18:14
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Havent touched mine for the last few days. Decided its pointless trying to work on it between shifts, when Im not properly awake - cant concentrate.
Finish work for 6 days tomorrow morning, so will get onit tomorrow afternoon - finish the cambelt job, put everything back, then inlet fanimold off to trace coolant leak.
After that - finish changing the interior for the Elite interior.
Then, in the near future - a good tidy up of the LPG system.

Yeah its a right bugger, Today I are be mostly...installing telematics in the boot, only to realise half way through that I had screwed into the frame completely arse backwards ... Muppet! >:(  :-[  :D

Its also been a bugger not having a car since Monday. The bike has racked up a lot of miles this week. I even had a big box with a pair of ex. manifolds in, bungeed to the back, to go the 3 miles to the post office on weds. ::) ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 19 May 2011, 21:03:25
Nothing aside from narrowly avoiding having the car demolished by the twonk in his Porsche Panamera who decided he clearly had right of way to turn right from his lane across the oncoming traffic despite the presence of the big green Omega with it's headlights on..

Brakes work well, though, fortunately!
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 May 2011, 18:59:53
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I just hope I actually added enough :-/ :-/
well if you haven't, it's not my car, so....
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Post by: Lazydocker on 20 May 2011, 19:12:07
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I just hope I actually added enough :-/ :-/
well if you haven't, it's not my car, so....

Added about 20" to the shortest ones so should be ok :-/ :-/

Seriously considering adding a little to the LPG injector plugs to get them round the back too but don't really see the point... Running them up the front is easy enough ;)
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Post by: albitz on 20 May 2011, 19:19:44
Got some proper kip until early afternoon and then finished the cambelt change.All back together and running sweet as a nut. :)
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Post by: o-meg-a on 20 May 2011, 19:29:15
Fitted facelift rear lights to my estate and new clear side repeaters.

Still not sure if I prefer clear facelift rear lights over the smoked old one yet.
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Post by: Jimbob on 20 May 2011, 19:59:42
Change a brake light lamp
Topped up Diff - took about 1/2 litre
Topped up ATF - took about 2 litres.

Was after doing a few hundred motorway miles, noticed a bit of a drone.
So checked both fluids above, and rear wheel bearings which seemed ok to my feel, but keeping a close eye.

Also checked oil level / colour and was best colour it has been at 1500 miles from last service since Ive had the car. 

Be interesting to see how it drives tomorrow.
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Post by: feeutfo on 20 May 2011, 20:21:28
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I just hope I actually added enough :-/ :-/
well if you haven't, it's not my car, so....

Added about 20" to the shortest ones so should be ok :-/ :-/

Seriously considering adding a little to the LPG injector plugs to get them round the back too but don't really see the point... Running them up the front is easy enough ;)
nah, he's not very good at this game is he...?  ;D

Nout today except get it plastered in stones by a tw@ in an m5 cutting across the exit cross hatchings. Why is it ALWAYS a BMW...? The Tuesdays!
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Post by: Lazydocker on 20 May 2011, 20:36:02
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I just hope I actually added enough :-/ :-/
well if you haven't, it's not my car, so....

Added about 20" to the shortest ones so should be ok :-/ :-/

Seriously considering adding a little to the LPG injector plugs to get them round the back too but don't really see the point... Running them up the front is easy enough ;)
nah, he's not very good at this game is he...?  ;D

Nout today except get it plastered in stones by a tw@ in an m5 cutting across the exit cross hatchings. Why is it ALWAYS a BMW...? The Tuesdays!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

He might get the hang of it though ::) ::) :D :D
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Post by: Psychoca on 20 May 2011, 21:23:01
Just replaced the mid section of the exhaust...  Which of course was siezed into the back box, which after alot of intimidation (with the air hammer), I managed to free up...  Sady, the bit of pipe leading to the back box didn't particularly like being beaten with the air hammer and decide to try and part company...

I guess I'll be buying some Chemical Metal tomorrow!!!
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Post by: Shelby on 21 May 2011, 15:44:08
Today it was IACV, breather jet and throttle body clean out and replacing expansion bottle with one with a working sensor (thanks EP).
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Post by: geoffr70 on 21 May 2011, 18:06:00
Took the detachable towbar off the mv6 ready to put on the elite. Someone remind me never ever to take a bumper off ever again. Straightforward of course but the top fixing in the wheel arch on both sides had seized. It took ages making new brackets and fixing it back in such a way that it was visually pleasing, the bumper and wheel arch liner lined up right and all was ok. Why do they make and use such crappy and cheap fixings? I hate that. I've undersealed the holes from the towbar bolts inside and out, just got to get something to bridge the holes then will seal again. Was going to attempt a fit on the elite today but sod that now. Found someone breaking a nocturno blue elite near me so got a spare grill.
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 May 2011, 18:20:25
Got the Nissan running after 8 years (success!)
Moved the V8 out of the garage and into the trailer under a tarp so they can demolish the garage in a weeks time

That's about it for today..
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Post by: feeutfo on 21 May 2011, 20:05:23
Today I are be mostly....

 getting crap in me eye a right monk on trying to fix the nuts for the LPG tank by the petrol tank, GAWWWW was a getting hacked off with that. Tow bar fixings in the way. So it had to go slightly rearward to clear. Took longer to put two nuts on than the rest of the job put together.   >:(

Done now though. :)

Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 21 May 2011, 20:11:18
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 21 May 2011, 20:11:27
Fitted replacement wheelarch liner (all because the original one had the bumper fixing snapped off....)
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2011, 20:28:37
Trying to reset the BLMs on the MV6. Normally a 2 minutes job....   ....several hours later ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 21 May 2011, 20:29:26
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Nearly ish. Can run the lines, but can't connect the tank up as some connectors to filler and outlet valves are missing. Partly my fault as I faffed around deciding what tank, so Tilo didn't know what fittings to supply. They are in the post do no biggy.

So fuel lines, lecky cable and filler. Cabin switch, vac reference, and run the rest if the loom round the engine bay and that's it. Oh and mount the injectors, they are bungied up ATM pending brackets. Apparently we don't get those rubber nuts to bracket any more?
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2011, 20:32:01
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Am I soldering next weekend then ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 21 May 2011, 20:37:51
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Am I soldering next weekend then ::)
Well, hoping not to encroach in LD's jobs list too much. See how it goes. Is it a long job?
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2011, 20:41:18
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Am I soldering next weekend then ::)
Well, hoping not to encroach in LD's jobs list too much. See how it goes. Is it a long job?
Is it just the 4 in the relay box, the 4/5 in the gas tight box, and the switch/buzzer ones?  2hrs at most if the relay box ones don't fight back too much...
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Post by: Lazydocker on 21 May 2011, 20:41:39
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Am I soldering next weekend then ::)
Well, hoping not to encroach in LD's jobs list too much. See how it goes. Is it a long job?

It is for him :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D

Don't worry too much about mine... I reckon we'll leave the Cam Belt and Water Pump and I'll do them/get them done over the summer... Important thing for me is the LPG stuff as I can't lift/bend for long enough to get it done on my own :-[ >:(

Speaking of my job list... Do you reckon I'm pushing my luck dropping the coolant and refilling with plain water the day before? Just it's got that crappy green stuff in it and I want to change to red?

Oh... And I think we've got an extra pair of hands coming up for at least 1 of the days :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 21 May 2011, 20:43:01
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Nearly ish. Can run the lines, but can't connect the tank up as some connectors to filler and outlet valves are missing. Partly my fault as I faffed around deciding what tank, so Tilo didn't know what fittings to supply. They are in the post do no biggy.

So fuel lines, lecky cable and filler. Cabin switch, vac reference, and run the rest if the loom round the engine bay and that's it. Oh and mount the injectors, they are bungied up ATM pending brackets. Apparently we don't get those rubber nuts to bracket any more?

Nope... TB's were from the spares box. Mind you, those new injectors are quieter than the petrol ones so we probably don't need them TBH :-/
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2011, 20:44:16
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Speaking of my job list... Do you reckon I'm pushing my luck dropping the coolant and refilling with plain water the day before? Just it's got that crappy green stuff in it and I want to change to red?
You probably water to do it daily between now and then - as drain only drops about 2l at a time...  ...though if planning doing water pump at some point, I'd do it then (still flushing through daily for a few days before to get rid of the old coolant
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Post by: Lazydocker on 21 May 2011, 20:46:49
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Speaking of my job list... Do you reckon I'm pushing my luck dropping the coolant and refilling with plain water the day before? Just it's got that crappy green stuff in it and I want to change to red?
You probably water to do it daily between now and then - as drain only drops about 2l at a time...  ...though if planning doing water pump at some point, I'd do it then (still flushing through daily for a few days before to get rid of the old coolant

I suppose as the Vx Red mixes OK I could just use that to top up when we do the conversion and then flush it when ready to do the belt/pump :-/ :-/

Last flush I did I took of the bottom hose and ran the engine with the hosepipe in the header tank for a while to flush it all out in one go ;) ;)
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Post by: feeutfo on 21 May 2011, 20:50:49
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Am I soldering next weekend then ::)
Well, hoping not to encroach in LD's jobs list too much. See how it goes. Is it a long job?
Is it just the 4 in the relay box, the 4/5 in the gas tight box, and the switch/buzzer ones?  2hrs at most if the relay box ones don't fight back too much...
Hopefully just the relay box stuff. Should be able to handle the other stuff.

It's cutting into the loom by the plug that gives me the willys.  :-/
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Post by: Lazydocker on 21 May 2011, 22:36:02
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Fuel lines tomorrow.  8-)

Guessing that means you're nearly there then... Who's got to do the electrickery for you this time... Kevin or TB? ::) ;D
Am I soldering next weekend then ::)
Well, hoping not to encroach in LD's jobs list too much. See how it goes. Is it a long job?
Is it just the 4 in the relay box, the 4/5 in the gas tight box, and the switch/buzzer ones?  2hrs at most if the relay box ones don't fight back too much...
Hopefully just the relay box stuff. Should be able to handle the other stuff.

It's cutting into the loom by the plug that gives me the willys.  :-/

Man Up and get on with it! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: PhilRich on 21 May 2011, 22:40:11
Today Mathew I have been mostly ruining the paintwork on my bonnet while trying to repair stone chips after watching howto's on Youtube  ::) :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BlueBridge on 22 May 2011, 16:32:32
Replaced the drivers door handle, after several weeks of having to get in via the passenger side. Jobs a goodun :y
Thanks to the forum for the door card removal guide.

Jon
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 22 May 2011, 17:24:16
Haven't done anything to my own car, but I noticed that a mate in work's car was sounding rough when starting up and pulling away. In fact it sounded worse than a deisel. So at the end of work today we had a look under the bonnet (a 2006 Mini Cooper).
   Turns out he hasn't changed the oil since he's had it, at least 40,000 miles ago  ::)

Had a look at the dipstick and the treacle oil is only just registering on the bottom, waaaay below the minimum. The header tank is only half full of opaque, brown water which has splashed all over the engine at some point and stained it all, and he just hasn't got a clue about looking after his car at all

I just wonder how these people expect their cars to keep going, they pay through the nose for the best they can afford and think they look after themselves  :(
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Post by: feeutfo on 22 May 2011, 17:59:03
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Haven't done anything to my own car, but I noticed that a mate in work's car was sounding rough when starting up and pulling away. In fact it sounded worse than a deisel. So at the end of work today we had a look under the bonnet (a 2006 Mini Cooper).
   Turns out he hasn't changed the oil since he's had it, at least 40,000 miles ago  ::)

Had a look at the dipstick and the treacle oil is only just registering on the bottom, waaaay below the minimum. The header tank is only half full of opaque, brown water which has splashed all over the engine at some point and stained it all, and he just hasn't got a clue about looking after his car at all

I just wonder how these people expect their cars to keep going, they pay through the nose for the best they can afford and think they look after themselves  :(
Typical BMW owner. What does he do, out of interest....?
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Post by: jonnycool on 22 May 2011, 18:02:10
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Haven't done anything to my own car, but I noticed that a mate in work's car was sounding rough when starting up and pulling away. In fact it sounded worse than a deisel. So at the end of work today we had a look under the bonnet (a 2006 Mini Cooper).
   Turns out he hasn't changed the oil since he's had it, at least 40,000 miles ago  ::)

Had a look at the dipstick and the treacle oil is only just registering on the bottom, waaaay below the minimum. The header tank is only half full of opaque, brown water which has splashed all over the engine at some point and stained it all, and he just hasn't got a clue about looking after his car at all

I just wonder how these people expect their cars to keep going, they pay through the nose for the best they can afford and think they look after themselves  :(
Typical BMW owner. What does he do, out of interest....?
Manager in a supermarket, like me
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Post by: feeutfo on 22 May 2011, 18:13:20
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Haven't done anything to my own car, but I noticed that a mate in work's car was sounding rough when starting up and pulling away. In fact it sounded worse than a deisel. So at the end of work today we had a look under the bonnet (a 2006 Mini Cooper).
   Turns out he hasn't changed the oil since he's had it, at least 40,000 miles ago  ::)

Had a look at the dipstick and the treacle oil is only just registering on the bottom, waaaay below the minimum. The header tank is only half full of opaque, brown water which has splashed all over the engine at some point and stained it all, and he just hasn't got a clue about looking after his car at all

I just wonder how these people expect their cars to keep going, they pay through the nose for the best they can afford and think they look after themselves  :(
Typical BMW owner. What does he do, out of interest....?
Manager in a supermarket, like me
I knew it!  ;D.   ...and your not a BMW owner, clearly. So it's ok for you to be a manager. Just don't buy a Beemer, OK?  ;).  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2011, 19:02:45
Looked at my Omegas longingly as I clumbered into the back of a Hyundai i10 for a 120m round trip, only to be pleasantly surprised how little I ached at the end...
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Post by: aaronjb on 22 May 2011, 19:18:36
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Looked at my Omegas longingly as I clumbered into the back of a Hyundai i10 for a 120m round trip, only to be pleasantly surprised how little I ached at the end...

A future replacement for TBE?  ;D

All I did was get in, drive to Detling in Kent to be slightly underwhelmed by a field full of (very few) kit cars, wedged myself into a few Cobra replicas, got slightly insulted by one of the manufacturers and then drove home .. which would have been a nice cruise in the sun but was ruined by 7 chavs in a Zafira who decided to sit on my back bumper when they caught me in roadworks traffic, then undertake me, cut me up and do 2mph more than the middle lane for about 20 miles while washing their windscreen and looking back & laughing at me (as I was in the MR2 with the roof down, I presume they thought I was getting wet..).

Finally found a bit of clear road as myself & the Maserati behind me undertook them (which prompted them to try to ram me off the road) and I found the rev limiter in 3rd gear.

Bloody Vauxhall ow...er I mean..  ;D
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Post by: albitz on 22 May 2011, 21:02:44
Plenum/fanimold/LPG gubbins/ inlet plate/coolant bridge/ oil cooler plate/ oil cooler off. Cleaned up all the crap which had congealed around everything in the V of the engine. Put cooler and cooler plate back on - with a fresh smear of grey sealant around the plate.
Tomorrow - on 2 wheels to VX for dowty washers and banjo bolt washers. Then put everything else back together.
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Post by: feeutfo on 22 May 2011, 22:12:37
Today I have been mostly...

Getting grit in me eye while fitting fuel line clips... While I lay on me back, head under the car, next doors cat wondered over and curled up on my chest ;D ... WTF is that...  "ah!  Hello Bonnie". As she licked me nose.  ;D
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Post by: 2woody on 23 May 2011, 08:53:35
intended to finish fitting the new exhaust to the Holden and to rebuild the gearbox and fit the aluminium flywheel and new clutch. Oh yes, and change the headers, too.

fell down on the knackered spigot bearing, so didn't get finished. Anyone got a spigot bearing for an LS1 Chevy engine ?

still, managed to get a caliper and the exhaust changed on the Disco.
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Post by: feeutfo on 23 May 2011, 09:11:51
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intended to finish fitting the new exhaust to the Holden and to rebuild the gearbox and fit the aluminium flywheel and new clutch. Oh yes, and change the headers, too.

fell down on the knackered spigot bearing, so didn't get finished. Anyone got a spigot bearing for an LS1 Chevy engine ?

still, managed to get a caliper and the exhaust changed on the Disco.
Is this Holden work on the latest one?
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Post by: Crazycarzowner on 23 May 2011, 11:40:23
Well I've finally squeezed the Miggy into me garage (that was a work of art in itself). Now to start work on that major service - Oil, air, fuel filters, leaky oil cooler plate to sort out, new plugs, and new camcover seals too.Take off plenum & give breathers a bloomin good cleanin (well & truely gunked up). Then front wheels jacked up & off to check discs & pads and creaky rattling noise at front off-side. Repeat disc & pad check at rear & maybe adjust handbrake. I might be finished by teatime  ;D ;D ;D  ..................
..........next week!!! :D :D :D
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Post by: 2woody on 23 May 2011, 15:57:01
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intended to finish fitting the new exhaust to the Holden and to rebuild the gearbox and fit the aluminium flywheel and new clutch. Oh yes, and change the headers, too.

fell down on the knackered spigot bearing, so didn't get finished. Anyone got a spigot bearing for an LS1 Chevy engine ?

still, managed to get a caliper and the exhaust changed on the Disco.
Is this Holden work on the latest one?

yes - it's getting a trans rebuild & some other stuff. Nice big knobbly cam on the way, too
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2011, 19:43:17
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Today I have been mostly...

Getting grit in me eye while fitting fuel line clips... While I lay on me back, head under the car, next doors cat wondered over and curled up on my chest ;D ... WTF is that...  "ah!  Hello Bonnie". As she licked me nose.  ;D
I hope you drove through a farmyard first...  ...I had a sense of self satisfaction knowing you were getting covered in cowshit when you did mine ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 May 2011, 21:39:45
Quick oil and filter change on my DTi, and a bit of grease slapped on the brake lines while the oil drained tonight.

Discovered slight play on the OSF track rod end so that's a job to do before the MOT at the end of June....  ::)

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Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2011, 22:04:26
finished fitting this (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1306153409/0#0)

Fitted a new compressor yesterday, what a pita job that is! Especially when you've a sore pinky (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1306090923/all)!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: o-meg-a on 24 May 2011, 01:00:35
owwwwwww, that looks painful  :o
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Post by: Andy B on 24 May 2011, 09:47:37
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owwwwwww, that looks painful  :o

It was and still is  ::) although it is already starting to feel less tender to touch. I banged it on Sunday morning at work ie the day after it happened, I wanted to sit on the floor & cry!  :-? ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: o-meg-a on 24 May 2011, 17:25:00
Just finished doing rear subframe bushes and new centre and back box.

all done, back in the garage tomorrow morning for wishbones and lowering springs.
fun times
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Post by: Lazydocker on 24 May 2011, 20:36:40
Towbar (and twin electrics) and a new battery fitted today thanks to johnnycboy and Albs :y :y :y
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Post by: Crazycarzowner on 24 May 2011, 21:18:02
Oil cooler removed Stripped & reassembled, one cam-cover done & 3 plugs changed. Other side to be done tomorrow. Got one thing to moan at...... that bl***y oil filter cannister!!!!!!! What an absolute Ba****d!!!!!!! Spent more time on that damn thing today than anythin else GRRRRRR!!!!!!
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Post by: feeutfo on 24 May 2011, 21:45:58
Today mostly back ache tbh, but in between twinges....

Filler on tow bar and air tight pipe work fitted. Just need some connectors and the back is done. Then it's cabin switch and poke the loom with a stick and we're there almost. :y
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Post by: Osprey on 24 May 2011, 22:37:53
Cleaned a LOT of sh!t off the windscreen and bonnet!

And chucked in air and pollen filters so I can feel I've made a start on the service. 

Why are we so gullible as to buy pollen filters?  I take a walk outside so I can breathe fresh, unfiltered air.   :-?
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Post by: jonnycool on 25 May 2011, 08:08:30
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Cleaned a LOT of sh!t off the windscreen and bonnet!

And chucked in air and pollen filters so I can feel I've made a start on the service. 

Why are we so gullible as to buy pollen filters?  I take a walk outside so I can breathe fresh, unfiltered air.   :-?
You've obviously never suffered from hay fever mate
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Post by: Jimbob on 25 May 2011, 08:15:14
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Cleaned a LOT of sh!t off the windscreen and bonnet!

And chucked in air and pollen filters so I can feel I've made a start on the service. 

Why are we so gullible as to buy pollen filters?  I take a walk outside so I can breathe fresh, unfiltered air.   :-?


and to protect the vent internals, nice to longer have a crinkly old leaf somewhere in the vents rustling in the breeze  :y
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Post by: TheDaddy on 25 May 2011, 09:44:34
Recently bought the Black Beastie from the Amigo and just starting to get used to working on the car and getting my hands dirty.

Removed and refitted the rear parcel shelf wiring in the blind.
Changed the cone filter back to the original air box.
Removed, cleaned and replaced wishy washy motor's. Now working well.

Next jobs will be to get some cats and a exhaust and replace the lovely fruity sounding stainless exhaust system on it :'(. Unfortunately the wife does not seem to share my view on how she sounds.



Looking forward to maintaining thi
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Post by: albitz on 25 May 2011, 10:55:06
Took the plenum back off only to find that my LPG problem isnt what I thought it was going to be. Im sat here stuck now. :'(
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Post by: Shelby on 25 May 2011, 15:40:34
Well, gave the old girl a good clean over yesterday and will be doing the same again today after two massive bird turds found their way onto it in the office car park!

Then tonight its having a look at the fuel pump cover plate etc. to see if there is any signs of leakage after I filled her up a few weeks back and ended up making a nice puddle Tesco forecourt!
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Post by: feeutfo on 25 May 2011, 16:02:31
Cabin switch fitted... Mostly.  :)

Oh, and traffic master button. Ready for the other project.
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Post by: kingycos2 on 25 May 2011, 16:12:36
Cleaned mine this afternoon for Elite Pete to come and change the cambelt tomorrow......
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2011, 19:08:57
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Recently bought the Black Beastie from the Amigo and just starting to get used to working on the car and getting my hands dirty.

Removed and refitted the rear parcel shelf wiring in the blind.
Changed the cone filter back to the original air box.
Removed, cleaned and replaced wishy washy motor's. Now working well.

Next jobs will be to get some cats and a exhaust and replace the lovely fruity sounding stainless exhaust system on it :'(. Unfortunately the wife does not seem to share my view on how she sounds.


Looking forward to maintaining thi
At least we all know when you arrive at work, when the Black Beastie roars into the carpark ;D
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Post by: albitz on 25 May 2011, 19:57:42
Wasted most of the day trying to fix the LPG but dont really know what Im doing so have given up for the moment.
Felt the need to cheer myself up, so fitted the rear leather seats in my car - heaters work as well, which is nice - so I feel I havent completely wasted the day. ::)
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Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2011, 16:39:32
Changed the oil & filter, changed the weeping filler plug washer on auto box.
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Post by: Nick W on 27 May 2011, 18:35:52
Fitted the poly front bushes to my wishbones, along with new rear ones and balljoints.

Now the clonk has gone from the N/S when it hits a bump.

Only problen is that both front struts have oil on them so I'll be replacing them next!
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Post by: geoffr70 on 27 May 2011, 21:31:11
Fitted my detachable towbar and electrics  :P
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Post by: plym ian on 28 May 2011, 17:45:37
swapped my wheels around after a dopey idiot put them on the wrong sides(rotational tyres)


p.s guilty as charged ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: geoffr70 on 28 May 2011, 23:04:50
Saw an 18yo pissing on the bonnet of my Elite whilst it's sat on the drive, caught him and made him walk back. Then I got a bucket of hot soapy water and made him wash it all off. Which he did, very apologetically - got to be better than getting filled in which is what would happen in the 'less nice' areas of Sunderland!
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Post by: Tonka. on 29 May 2011, 19:05:58
Fitted new rear springs  :)  :)
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Post by: smithpa7 on 29 May 2011, 19:28:47
Washed, waxed and polished half of the car. Fixed the loose rear wheel arch lining. Spent ages trying to loosen off the the two chrome (very rusty) exhaust trims. Tomorrow I will finish polishing the car and will fit two new exhaust trims. :y :y
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Post by: Bent valve on 29 May 2011, 20:19:05
Driven it to the pub. And walked back :)
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Post by: Omegatoy on 29 May 2011, 20:36:45
GAAAAHHH put engine and box in a numpty smart car,which someone else had removed 2 months ago, hate doing jobs like this!then found they hadnt disconnected anything properly just yanked it out, repaired the airbox connections and seating, repaired or rather replaced the inlet manifold where they had snapped the fuel lines off :'( found the hand brake hadnt engaged properly in its tube, took engine and box out again, sorted handbrake connector, reinserted engine and box, to find the bloody handbrake still wont work properly!!!its a weird ratchet system of interlocking crap, which you cant se eor work on when engineand box is insitu!!! so went down the pub!!
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Post by: Psychoca on 29 May 2011, 23:25:23
Removed inlet manifold, starter motor and a few sundry bits and pieces, to sort out my poor starting issue...  Put it all back together and is now starting nicely...  Starter Motor Bolt was slightly loose!!!!

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Post by: Andy B on 30 May 2011, 00:15:04
does driving it to go to work & back count?  ::)
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Post by: geoffr70 on 30 May 2011, 20:48:51
Sorted my niggly 12n issue! And clay barred the beast
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 May 2011, 10:52:47
With a bit of help from TB, got the cruise working albeit briefly.

Then got home and changed the discs, pads, brake fluid and front wheel bearings.
Then did the discs, pads and fluid on one of the Vectras at work. Was hoping to do the rear subframe bushes, but they'll keep.

Crackered now, so off t'bed. :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 31 May 2011, 20:24:18
Fitted new Trafficmaster and swapped NAV drive on a 2013.

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Post by: robbo299 on 31 May 2011, 21:38:57
As my Elite sailed through the MOT recently i thought i would treat it to a nice new Stainless system from my local Longlife Exhaust fitting centre. Took car in this morning and picked it up this evening. Chose which "sound" i prefered ( quiet with a nice growl when booted ) and tailpipe configuration. Well chuffed with the result  :y
 (http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/robbo299/longlife%20exhaust/31052011043.jpg)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 02 June 2011, 01:08:49
Had the LPG conversion inspected and certified :y :y

And got messed about by several halfwits >:( >:(
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Post by: albitz on 02 June 2011, 01:13:36
Faffed around with the Bose in the breaker again for ages.
Came to the conclusion I will probably have to either try another amp - to eliminate amp or headunit - or just sell the whole thing as spares/ repairs. :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2011, 19:34:29
Apart from drive, all I've done to MV6 today is shove some gas in. 17.9MPG. Opps ::)
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Post by: omegadan67 on 02 June 2011, 19:39:44
well i have just finished fitting an alpine flipscreen, dvd player, and dvd satnav along with the seperate brain and av splitter what a nightmare 9 hours BUT at least it is all done now
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Post by: Lazydocker on 02 June 2011, 22:11:11
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Apart from drive, all I've done to MV6 today is shove some gas in. 17.9MPG. Opps ::)

Amateur :-X :-X ;D ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 02 June 2011, 22:38:40
I couldn't bring myself to bin 3 Brand New Tyres so just had 1 of them moved to the rear and 2 new ones on the front... Much more confident now :y :y

Oh... And visited the foreigners for a quick "inside and out" clean :y :y
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Post by: Andy B on 02 June 2011, 23:01:53
Did an oil change. Oil filter housing slip from my hand as it came off the last thread .......... I was underneath! :o it wasn't funny!  ::)  ;D ;D

Changed the rear shockers for A N Other pair from ElitePete cos one of mine had a fluid leak. Driver's side bottom bolt would not move! It took me well over an hour to get the barsteward out. I had my 2' breaker bar on the case but could only move it 1/12th of a turn each time. Passenger side flew out!  :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 02 June 2011, 23:16:53
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Did an oil change. Oil filter housing slip from my hand as it came off the last thread .......... I was underneath! :o it wasn't funny!  ::)  ;D ;D

Sure about that??? :-X ::) :D :D
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Post by: Andy B on 02 June 2011, 23:24:45
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Did an oil change. Oil filter housing slip from my hand as it came off the last thread .......... I was underneath! :o it wasn't funny!  ::)  ;D ;D

Sure about that??? :-X ::) :D :D

Sure! It means I have an oil slick on the drive that needs cleaning off.  ;) :y :y
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Post by: geoffr70 on 02 June 2011, 23:26:26
Fixed my gas heater in the car-avan!! New internal copper gas pipes.
New seat motor fuse, and enjoyed driving it in the blistering heat, a lovely v6 sound with the window down.

I've got a factory fit Irmscher back box on the Elite, which sounds infinitely better than the s/s powerflow on the mv6, tbh I think it 's not that great and quite unrefined.
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Post by: Entwood on 02 June 2011, 23:34:06
Stood and looked at it .. and smiled .. :)

Shackeng came around with his new 3.2 .. its smart.... good condition  but ....

it is silver
it does not have irmscher kit
it has a "different" exhaust
it does not have CID
it drives well, but feels different

it does not have LPG saving me a small fortune .....

so I looked at mine .....  and smiled again .....   :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

(apologies to Shackeng ....  nowt wrong with your motor at all .........   :)  )
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Post by: VXL V6 on 03 June 2011, 15:38:21
Took the DTi to Fleet Fit in Loughborough as I noticed the O/S TRE had some play in it and it's coming up to MOT time soon. All sorted and a fresh Geo on the car.  :)

Washed both cars and started using my new Meguires detailing kit (Mrs VXL got it for my birthday today  :y) on the bootlid of the V6. Going to try and do a panel each weekend.  8-) I'm inspired after Ianu 's demonstration at the Bucks meet.  :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 June 2011, 22:11:05
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Took the DTi to Fleet Fit in Loughborough as I noticed the O/S TRE had some play in it and it's coming up to MOT time soon. All sorted and a fresh Geo on the car.  :)

Washed both cars and started using my new Meguires detailing kit (Mrs VXL got it for my birthday today  :y) on the bootlid of the V6. Going to try and do a panel each weekend.  8-) I'm inspired after Ianu 's demonstration at the Bucks meet.  :y

Someone was paying attention. :y

I went to the pound shop and bought some wash mits, tar remover and a plastic box to keep it all in. :-[
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Post by: feeutfo on 04 June 2011, 08:35:56
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Took the DTi to Fleet Fit in Loughborough as I noticed the O/S TRE had some play in it and it's coming up to MOT time soon. All sorted and a fresh Geo on the car.  :)

Washed both cars and started using my new Meguires detailing kit (Mrs VXL got it for my birthday today  :y) on the bootlid of the V6. Going to try and do a panel each weekend.  8-) I'm inspired after Ianu 's demonstration at the Bucks meet.  :y

Someone was paying attention. :y

I went to the pound shop and bought some wash mits, tar remover and a plastic box to keep it all in. :-[
Mr WOOD  :o your going to cle....... Well  that's a clear sign of intent at least.  ;D

Microfiber cloths are very cheap in the supermarket, smaller than the megs ones, but who cares when you can get 20 for the price of one megs cloth in Halfords.

Cleaned some of mine on Thursday. I was doing it right before with the exception of the wax cleaner, used that then the polish and "BING" no more swirls.

Thanks again for ianu's help btw.

Wash Mits and microfiber cloths all machine washed and ready for today's round two of the roof and doors, as it's not too sunny.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2011, 20:19:47
Did the handbrake on TBE. FVSH, according to the service book, yet still previously adjusted just by the handbrake cable. Muppets. No wonder it was rubbish.

Now capable of leaving a No 11 when testing, though that is partially due to poor tyres ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2011, 20:29:44
Should add, it was rather convenient that the useless student left his jack around here...  ...much easier with 2 jacks :)
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Post by: Jimbob on 04 June 2011, 21:19:06
I 'helped' Mark DTM do ....

Driver side rear wheel bearing - went much better than last time
new rear disks & Pads
Handbrake service - must be the day for it..

And Adjusted the servotronic steering from medium to minimum assistance.

Huge thanks Mark, much appreciated  :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 04 June 2011, 21:30:30
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I 'helped' Mark DTM do ....

Driver side rear wheel bearing - went much better than last time
new rear disks & Pads
Handbrake service - must be the day for it..

And Adjusted the servotronic steering from medium to minimum assistance.

Huge thanks Mark, much appreciated  :y

TB adjusted mine the other way a while back, seemed oddly stiff before, now seems comparable to most omegas I've driven. Strange.  :-/

(sits back and awaits "girly button" and "man up" comments  :P )
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Post by: geoffr70 on 04 June 2011, 21:45:35
Fitted my clear side repeaters i got off a breaker, looks better now. Picked off the poor baby bird that was stuck to the boot lid after falling out its nest. RIP bird  :-/
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Post by: Jimbob on 04 June 2011, 21:50:54
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I 'helped' Mark DTM do ....

Driver side rear wheel bearing - went much better than last time
new rear disks & Pads
Handbrake service - must be the day for it..

And Adjusted the servotronic steering from medium to minimum assistance.

Huge thanks Mark, much appreciated  :y

TB adjusted mine the other way a while back, seemed oddly stiff before, now seems comparable to most omegas I've driven. Strange.  :-/

(sits back and awaits "girly button" and "man up" comments  :P )


Ive been used to having ours at the minimum setting, this one felt odd with more assistance.
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Post by: Shimmy on 04 June 2011, 21:52:53
Tested out my new cheapo OBDII bluetooth device, works great.

Can now diagnose and delete codes from my mobile. :y
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Post by: sport on 04 June 2011, 22:37:22
Left the omega and caravan at home and took the corsa wife and son camping in bakewell .
Put to much stuff in and worn some of the plastic trim over back wheels.
Think will stick to the the omega and caravan. 
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Post by: MartinP on 04 June 2011, 22:45:24
Took my German Wishbones, drop links & steering control arms to my brother in laws and showed him how to do the job properly.

Then spent £160 on 2 new tyres & temporary tracking until i can get to WIM.

Finished by hand washing the car (Asda usually gets the privilege) and finishing with a chamois.

be nice to car day  :y
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Post by: henryd on 05 June 2011, 01:53:47
Mine got treated to a new roll bar drop link  and a pair of front tyres,got rid of the tramlining at last ;)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 05 June 2011, 01:55:58
Drove mine to EC1 and back ::) ::)
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Post by: albitz on 05 June 2011, 05:39:17
Tried the Bose H/U in my car - no joy.
Cut and resoldered - as per TB,s guide- the wiring for the memoery on the Elite seat ready to go into my car.
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2011, 10:42:21
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I 'helped' Mark DTM do ....

Driver side rear wheel bearing - went much better than last time
new rear disks & Pads
Handbrake service - must be the day for it..

And Adjusted the servotronic steering from medium to minimum assistance.

Huge thanks Mark, much appreciated  :y

TB adjusted mine the other way a while back, seemed oddly stiff before, now seems comparable to most omegas I've driven. Strange.  :-/

(sits back and awaits "girly button" and "man up" comments  :P )
Can't remember how yours was set, but seem to recall adjusting to medium setting?

I take it you're happy with that, as its only a 30s job if you wanted to try another?
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Post by: sport on 05 June 2011, 11:18:10
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Left the omega and caravan at home and took the corsa wife and son camping in bakewell .
Put to much stuff in and worn some of the plastic trim over back wheels.
Think will stick to the the omega and caravan. 

Then spent £228 on 2 new tyres
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Post by: feeutfo on 05 June 2011, 13:58:02
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I 'helped' Mark DTM do ....

Driver side rear wheel bearing - went much better than last time
new rear disks & Pads
Handbrake service - must be the day for it..

And Adjusted the servotronic steering from medium to minimum assistance.

Huge thanks Mark, much appreciated  :y

TB adjusted mine the other way a while back, seemed oddly stiff before, now seems comparable to most omegas I've driven. Strange.  :-/

(sits back and awaits "girly button" and "man up" comments  :P )
Can't remember how yours was set, but seem to recall adjusting to medium setting?

I take it you're happy with that, as its only a 30s job if you wanted to try another?
Seems absolutely fine. Only thing is as you said, it tends to weave slightly on motorways, although that seems to have gone too now. Its on Medium setting btw.

Ideally I'd like to sort out why it was stiff in the first place, but that's way down the list of priorities.
Happy as is tbh. If it ain't broke.... :y
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Post by: geoffr70 on 05 June 2011, 15:11:41
Oil change and breather clean on the elite and mv6. Plugged the holes and undersealed it all where i took the towbar off the mv6!  :y
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Post by: Osprey on 05 June 2011, 17:04:35
Oil change as well - isn't is so much easier when the previous time was DIY and you don't need a breaker bar to get the thing off? 
 :y
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Post by: ngrainqey on 05 June 2011, 17:25:06
fitted a nice clean new air filter :P
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 June 2011, 17:39:02
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Ideally I'd like to sort out why it was stiff in the first place, but that's way down the list of priorities.
Happy as is tbh. If it ain't broke.... :y

Is this on the black one?

IIRC, we might have set it to min. assist when we swapped over the NCDCs. I might be wrong, though. :-/
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Post by: Andy B on 05 June 2011, 17:45:41
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fitted a nice clean new air filter :P

And me too.  :y
old vs new
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/S73F2010.jpg)
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Post by: feeutfo on 05 June 2011, 17:54:28
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Ideally I'd like to sort out why it was stiff in the first place, but that's way down the list of priorities.
Happy as is tbh. If it ain't broke.... :y

Is this on the black one?

IIRC, we might have set it to min. assist when we swapped over the NCDCs. I might be wrong, though. :-/
Yep Black one, part of diagnosing at that time... Or did we just check what it was set to?  :-/

Iirc you offered to set it to medium, but I declined hoping to find an issue. Which I didn't. Seems normal on medium(TB set to medium about a month ago), even though that's abnormal. So to speak... :) :-X
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Post by: Lazydocker on 05 June 2011, 18:25:32
Sold the saloon :( :( :(

Full asking price though :y :y :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 05 June 2011, 19:21:52
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Sold the saloon :( :( :(

Full asking price though :y :y :y
Excellent news.  :y
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Post by: albitz on 05 June 2011, 19:55:06
1. Fitted the Elite drivers seat in my car - all working fine. :)
2. Tried the Bose h/u in my car - nothing  :(
3. Tried my h/u in the breaker - nothing.  :(
4.Put my h/u back in my car and now the lower half of the display (radio station/ CD track etc.) is blank and the clock is stuck on 00.00. :'(
5. Drove to work (gently) and achieved 31.2 mpg (on the MID) which is by far the best Ive ever seen. Must have set everything up nicely when I did the cambelt change. New air filter probably helped too. :)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 05 June 2011, 20:09:50
Cursed at is as the battery is flat and it is deadlocked  >:(
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Post by: Andy B on 05 June 2011, 20:18:19
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Cursed at is as the battery is flat and it is deadlocked  >:(

have faith in the key in the door, it will unlock before the key breaks ...... honest  ::) and the lock pin doesn't lift. If all else fails, you can get in via the boot & either flip the seats forward - you can manipulate the seat button from the boot (did it on my fully dead locked, de-locked Senator) or connect 12 volts up to the boot light - don't short it out though.  ::) :y :y :y
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 June 2011, 20:19:47
wipers changed, whole car cleaned inside and out..
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Post by: feeutfo on 05 June 2011, 20:35:03
Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
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Post by: Lazydocker on 05 June 2011, 20:44:09
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Sold the saloon :( :( :(

Full asking price though :y :y :y
Excellent news.  :y

Indeed... Except I'd just extended the temporary insurance for another month ::) ::)

Hopefully a quick call tomorrow morning will sort that though :y :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 June 2011, 20:46:25
Noticed that the compressor isn't kicking in for the aircon on the V6 so that's a trip to the local aircon specialist as all the electrical connections etc are good.  :( ££££££

Also checked the MOT date for the DTi and that needs to go in this month.  :( ££££££
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 05 June 2011, 21:06:24
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Cursed at is as the battery is flat and it is deadlocked  >:(

have faith in the key in the door, it will unlock before the key breaks ...... honest  ::) and the lock pin doesn't lift. If all else fails, you can get in via the boot & either flip the seats forward - you can manipulate the seat button from the boot (did it on my fully dead locked, de-locked Senator) or connect 12 volts up to the boot light - don't short it out though.  ::) :y :y :y

Got in using the key in the door it was just bloody irritating.
The good news is that I have been using the bike (with engine not pedals) to commute  :)
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Post by: Andy B on 05 June 2011, 21:14:48
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... I have been using the bike (with engine not pedals) ...

is there another kind?   :-? :-? :-?  ;D ;D
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 05 June 2011, 21:17:44
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is there another kind?   :-? :-? :-?  ;D ;D

The type with two legs that everyone has had a ride on  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Andy B on 05 June 2011, 21:27:37
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is there another kind?   :-? :-? :-?  ;D ;D

The type with two legs that everyone has had a ride on  ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I hadn't even thought of that kind  ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2011, 21:42:34
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(
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Post by: Lazydocker on 05 June 2011, 21:48:27
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(

Been lovely here all day... Cooled a bit towards the end of the day, just as the saloon was driving off into the sunset :'( :'(
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Post by: Vamps on 05 June 2011, 22:35:32
swmbo packed the boot and we came home from the caravan (Static)...back to work tomorrow...... :( :( :(

Just wish swmbo could choose that winning ticket.... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: andyc on 06 June 2011, 00:20:50
Saturday spent refitting inlet manifold, throttle bodies and cam  cover that have been powder coated and sign wriiten to a Lotus Carlton.

Sunday, made new exhaust section for 2.0ltr Red Top Nova. Serviced the Cavalier and painted up new mirror covers as well and still have minor MOT fixes on both Mantas to do

Andy
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Post by: feeutfo on 06 June 2011, 00:26:39
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(

Been lovely here all day... Cooled a bit towards the end of the day, just as the saloon was driving off into the sunset :'( :'(
I know what you mean, I was very sorry to px my old 2.5 cdx and leave it behind. Never felt like that about a vehicle before... Or since.  :'(

Never mind, "Omega Black" is here now  [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=evil.gif]  :y

...or omega blue and cream in your case.   :-/.  Doesn't have quite the same ring to it though. ;)  ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 06 June 2011, 00:29:33
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(


...with?  .... A big bat?    ;D  Not a whole weekend job surely? Not for you?  :-/
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Post by: Lazydocker on 06 June 2011, 03:15:05
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(

Been lovely here all day... Cooled a bit towards the end of the day, just as the saloon was driving off into the sunset :'( :'(
I know what you mean, I was very sorry to px my old 2.5 cdx and leave it behind. Never felt like that about a vehicle before... Or since.  :'(

Never mind, "Omega Black" is here now  [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=evil.gif]  :y

...or omega blue and cream in your case.   :-/.  Doesn't have quite the same ring to it though. ;)  ;D
Must admit, I've never felt that way either... Think it's because I was starting to make the decision to keep it :-/ :-/ In fact, SWMBO and I were only discussing it yesterday morning ::) ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2011, 08:45:50
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(


...with?  .... A big bat?    ;D  Not a whole weekend job surely? Not for you?  :-/
Not quite the whole weekend - Saturday morning was spent in Milton Keynes, Saturday evening was messing with TBE handbrake.  Pretty much the rest of the time was toshing about with the server :(
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 June 2011, 12:15:49
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(

thanks for your endless efforts..  :y :y :y
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 June 2011, 12:49:09
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Pretty much the rest of the time was toshing about with the server :(

 :-* :-* :-* :y
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Post by: bootie on 06 June 2011, 14:44:02
Nothing, I'm in Malaysia and the cars in Scotland :P
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Post by: Omegatoy on 06 June 2011, 19:47:04
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Nothing, I'm in Malaysia and the cars in Scotland :P


lol well i welded some gates back together, concreted a track in for the wheels to run on, finally got the hateful smartcar up and running, and straightened the front cross member on the agila, so it now drives straight and true, got home and swmbo said your late been to the bar again?, i havent stopped all day!!! >:(
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Post by: feeutfo on 06 June 2011, 21:22:50
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Done nout with mine, it's pessing down.  :(
Been lovely here all day, but been sat in front of a server screen all day, trying to resolve some problems before they affect us  >:(, another weekend gone  >:(

thanks for your endless efforts..  :y :y :y
:o don't give him sympathy cem! He'll get entirely the wrong idea...  :o.  Mind you, your probably safe in Turkey.   ;D   ;)
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 07 June 2011, 00:11:33
Not my car but, repalced stem seals, relapped valves, new exhaust manifold gaskets, cleaned everything ready to start putting things back tomorrow after I have fitted another knock sensor :y
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Post by: albitz on 07 June 2011, 00:13:57
A 2.6 I presume ?
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 07 June 2011, 00:14:52
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A 2.6 I presume ?


Yeap :y
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 07 June 2011, 21:46:11
First job re placed knock sensor, fitted head gaskets then the heads. Toatally re built all back up with new cambelt etc.....
Fitted all little bits that were missing under tray, wishbone sensor, caps here and there.
Started here up, got the air out of the water system then went out for a spin. . Goes very well sure Mr. Owner will be over the moon as it was as flat as a witches tit and no go. . .      

Going to treat myself to a Stella  :)
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Post by: albitz on 07 June 2011, 23:21:38
Stripped, cleaned and reassembled an SU carb on an old mini. Cleaned and gapped the points/plugs and adjusted the tickover - banged my head on the bonnet catch about 15 times. >:( :'( >:( ::) :D
Rubbed down some aerosol paint on an MX5 which had been done by the owner - he had made a complete dogs breakfast of it.
Took pics of an ECU for DaveDND, posted some parts off. Removed the rear spoiler from the bootlid on the breaker.
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Post by: feeutfo on 07 June 2011, 23:37:17
Put my eml on again with multiple misfire codes trying to calibrate my LPG... It's not having it.  :'(

Booked in to see Kev on Thursday.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 08 June 2011, 07:13:09
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Stripped, cleaned and reassembled an SU carb on an old mini. Cleaned and gapped the points/plugs and adjusted the tickover - banged my head on the bonnet catch about 15 times. >:( :'( >:( ::) :D
Rubbed down some aerosol paint on an MX5 which had been done by the owner - he had made a complete dogs breakfast of it.
Took pics of an ECU for DaveDND, posted some parts off. Removed the rear spoiler from the bootlid on the breaker.
Got a scar or two from that myself  :(
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 June 2011, 10:31:51
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Put my eml on again with multiple misfire codes trying to calibrate my LPG... It's not having it.  :'(

Booked in to see Kev on Thursday.  :-[

Was going to ask about that. Still not happy then? :-/ :-/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 08 June 2011, 11:11:53
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Put my eml on again with multiple misfire codes trying to calibrate my LPG... It's not having it.  :'(

Booked in to see Kev on Thursday.  :-[

Was going to ask about that. Still not happy then? :-/ :-/
Afraid not, tried again yesterday. Got all 6 cylinders this time, but it still runs progressively grumpy through the calibration procedure until it practically stalls, eml on, half the cylinders shut down by the petrol ucu so have to restart. There's no point me keep playing with it. Needs an expert eye.

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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 June 2011, 11:49:34
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Put my eml on again with multiple misfire codes trying to calibrate my LPG... It's not having it.  :'(

Booked in to see Kev on Thursday.  :-[

Was going to ask about that. Still not happy then? :-/ :-/
Afraid not, tried again yesterday. Got all 6 cylinders this time, but it still runs progressively grumpy through the calibration procedure until it practically stalls, eml on, half the cylinders shut down by the petrol ucu so have to restart. There's no point me keep playing with it. Needs an expert eye.


Did you speak with Teilo? Seems strange that yours won't calibrate but the others were fairly close out of the box :-/ :-/

Unless it is the vaporiser, although I wouldn't have thought so, they're pretty sturdy :-?

What have you done differently? ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 08 June 2011, 12:01:52
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Put my eml on again with multiple misfire codes trying to calibrate my LPG... It's not having it.  :'(

Booked in to see Kev on Thursday.  :-[

Was going to ask about that. Still not happy then? :-/ :-/
Afraid not, tried again yesterday. Got all 6 cylinders this time, but it still runs progressively grumpy through the calibration procedure until it practically stalls, eml on, half the cylinders shut down by the petrol ucu so have to restart. There's no point me keep playing with it. Needs an expert eye.


Did you speak with Teilo? Seems strange that yours won't calibrate but the others were fairly close out of the box :-/ :-/

Unless it is the vaporiser, although I wouldn't have thought so, they're pretty sturdy :-?

What have you done differently? ::)
Don't know, something daft orobably.  :-[

Tilo suggested removing the rubbers from around the loom LPG injector plugs. There have been cases where they where fully plugged in, but not making a sound connection due to the rubbers not being silikon lubricated at the factory to save costs, and indeed they where very very tight to plug in.
  Removed rubbers, re calibrated, no change. Rubbers lubed and re fitted. They plug in better, but that's not the issue here.  :-/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 June 2011, 12:09:04
Drove mine from Chertsey to Stanstead yesterday, collected a cement mixer, stuck it in the boot and drove home to Bracknell.

Seem to spend my life on the M25 at the moment so there's been no time for maintenance.. although the aux belt tensioner is making a dodgy noise, I wish I had time to do the cambelt for peace of mind (despite the tick in the book 8K ago) and the brakes are starting to squeal..
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Post by: feeutfo on 08 June 2011, 12:20:36
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Drove mine from Chertsey to Stanstead yesterday, collected a cement mixer, stuck it in the boot and drove home to Bracknell.

Seem to spend my life on the M25 at the moment so there's been no time for maintenance.. although the aux belt tensioner is making a dodgy noise, I wish I had time to do the cambelt for peace of mind (despite the tick in the book 8K ago) and the brakes are starting to squeal..
Sounds familiar, tc pads on mine are squealing when hot, and the aux belt makes a noise per revolution. Cam belt this weekend all being well. 114 for conti kit and a water pump from butpartsby. Forgot the aux belt though.  :-[  no sign of it being replaced in the history either.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 June 2011, 12:38:02
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Drove mine from Chertsey to Stanstead yesterday, collected a cement mixer, stuck it in the boot and drove home to Bracknell.

Seem to spend my life on the M25 at the moment so there's been no time for maintenance.. although the aux belt tensioner is making a dodgy noise, I wish I had time to do the cambelt for peace of mind (despite the tick in the book 8K ago) and the brakes are starting to squeal..
Sounds familiar, tc pads on mine are squealing when hot, and the aux belt makes a noise per revolution. Cam belt this weekend all being well. 114 for conti kit and a water pump from butpartsby. Forgot the aux belt though.  :-[  no sign of it being replaced in the history either.

As did I if you remember correctly ;) ::)

Managed to cover almost every other service type item that might be required though ::) ::)
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Post by: aaronjb on 08 June 2011, 13:50:08
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Sounds familiar, tc pads on mine are squealing when hot, and the aux belt makes a noise per revolution. Cam belt this weekend all being well. 114 for conti kit and a water pump from butpartsby. Forgot the aux belt though.  :-[  no sign of it being replaced in the history either.

Is it a sort of 'swoosh-swoosh-swoosh' noise, by any chance? (I also seem to have got a rattle somewhere, but can't localise it - sounds 'expensive' inside the car but much quieter when your head is under the bonnet, most odd)

(And my pads seem to be noisy all the time, though I do wonder if it's the handbrake mechanism, since pulling the handbrake up also elicits a squeak)
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Post by: tonyyeb on 08 June 2011, 14:36:11
Today...

New wishbones (both sides), new rear offside wheel bearing plus hub flange, new (s/h) rear coil springs (both sides), oil and filter change, breathers cleaned, etc.

(good) garage rates - any guesses?

(p.s - it's driving FANTASTICALLY)  :y :y
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Post by: tonyyeb on 08 June 2011, 14:41:28
And an unexpected bonus - the collar on the gearshift mechanism used to rattle quite a lot (v. annoying), but now the front end has been sorted it barely does it at all!

RESULT!!  :y
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Post by: TheDaddy on 08 June 2011, 22:58:40
Quick oil and filter change on the black beastie.
Actually managed to get it all in the tray.
Picked up cats....ready for a new exhaust.
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Post by: plym ian on 08 June 2011, 23:34:40
Fitted drivers side wish bone with poly bush doing passenger side tommorow. Wired and fitted my hids as well. Back is killing me now :( :( ;D
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Post by: henryd on 09 June 2011, 09:16:35
fitted replacement bose speaker to my o/s/f door,back to a full set now,sounds much better

Thanks to Mutantcav for supplying the speakers :y :y
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Post by: saltyone on 09 June 2011, 16:10:21
fitted new side light bulb .. the pain in the bum passenger side one  :( retro fitted garmin sat nav up by center air vent . look lot better than on the window .. will post pics when i figure out how  :) hope to be more involved with the site now i have more time .. great site .. great OOFers  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 09 June 2011, 17:08:11
Cambelt change on a Fiat Punto. It had done 139977 miles on the original. ::)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 09 June 2011, 17:34:41
Put the battery back on the car after two days of trickle charging it.
Amazingly the car works now  ::)
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Post by: henryd on 09 June 2011, 18:02:51
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Cambelt change on a Fiat Punto. It had done 139977 miles on the original. ::)

I've had a couple of them break before due time,no harm done to the motor's though ("FIRE"engine)which is rare these days
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Post by: VXL V6 on 09 June 2011, 18:53:17
V6 has been in to have it's Aircon repaired. No leak found so vac'd and refilled with correct quantity of oil and dye. Chatting to the chap he said the crucial element is the oil and this is often not paid attention too (even new cars only have the least amount of oil the manufacturer can get away with!).

MOT for the DTi tomorrow....  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2011, 22:18:03
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Quick oil and filter change on the black beastie.
Actually managed to get it all in the tray.
Picked up cats....ready for a new exhaust.
I was gutted to find out you didn't get oil everywhere - in your eyes, up your nose, in your mouth ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kevb on 09 June 2011, 23:17:49
nothing still trying to find a crankshaft pulley for a 96 2.5td phone bills gonna be big
been laid up for 2 weeks now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 June 2011, 00:26:03
Today i are be mostly... Well, "we" actually... Fixing my LPG. Sorted and running lovely. No lag. No issues going by seat of the pants.  :y

Also mostly... Going to my local dealer and finding they have nothing in stock I want and it won't be in until after the weekend which is when I bloody want it.  >:(. 

They don't keep aux belts, cam cover gaskets or o rings. Plenum or inlet gaskets or any of the clips I wanted, although that's a minor issue tbh. I told em forget it, I'll use a factors and a breakers in future. Waste of bloody time.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 10 June 2011, 01:34:09
So... 'fess up! What had you done wrong? Should have chatted Kev up for cam cover gaskets... I know he's got a set ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 10 June 2011, 02:22:17
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So... 'fess up! What had you done wrong? Should have chatted Kev up for cam cover gaskets... I know he's got a set ::)
That was on a previous visit, and besides, I'd already pinched his cam locking kit, eaten half his pack lunches for the week, wasted his entire evening AND made him work on my engine. I think that was enough for one visit.

... And it just occurred, I forgot to return his elm reader which was in the boot.  :-[
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Post by: Lazydocker on 10 June 2011, 02:25:30
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So... 'fess up! What had you done wrong? Should have chatted Kev up for cam cover gaskets... I know he's got a set ::)
That was on a previous visit, and besides, I'd already pinched his cam locking kit, eaten half his pack lunches for the week, wasted his entire evening AND made him work on my engine. I think that was enough for one visit.

... And it just occurred, I forgot to return his elm reader which was in the boot.  :-[
I'm sure he'll cope... He's got a big boy's toy for the Omega anyway ::) ;D

He's a good bloke that Wood fella... And Mrs Wood isn't bad either :y ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2011, 07:50:10
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That was on a previous visit, and besides, I'd already pinched his cam locking kit, eaten half his pack lunches for the week, wasted his entire evening AND made him work on my engine. I think that was enough for one visit.
Nah...  ...insisting he took you too that curry house/pub would have made the trip complete ;D
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Post by: Entwood on 10 June 2011, 10:10:54
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So... 'fess up! What had you done wrong? Should have chatted Kev up for cam cover gaskets... I know he's got a set ::)
That was on a previous visit, and besides, I'd already pinched his cam locking kit, eaten half his pack lunches for the week, wasted his entire evening AND made him work on my engine. I think that was enough for one visit.

... And it just occurred, I forgot to return his elm reader which was in the boot.  :-[


Neatly avoided the question I see ....

"what had you done wrong?" ..... ......    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 June 2011, 17:22:08
DTi flew through it's MOT today  :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 10 June 2011, 18:21:59
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DTi flew through it's MOT today  :y
Great news, as obviously all the bushes are fine.  :y
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Post by: Tonka. on 10 June 2011, 18:43:58
Changed the stat today. Anybody got any plasters  ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 June 2011, 19:30:48
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DTi flew through it's MOT today  :y
Great news, as obviously all the bushes are fine.  :y

;D

They are within 'acceptable tolarences for an MOT'

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Post by: feeutfo on 10 June 2011, 20:16:42
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DTi flew through it's MOT today  :y
Great news, as obviously all the bushes are fine.  :y

;D

They are within 'acceptable tolarences for an MOT'

Damn.  :(.         ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2woody on 10 June 2011, 23:11:47
nothing to the car all week - or last week in fact.

been digging up Catterick Army range by night using TI
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Post by: smithpa7 on 11 June 2011, 09:51:29
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nothing to the car all week - or last week in fact.

been digging up Catterick Army range by night using TI

What is TI?
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Post by: tonyyeb on 11 June 2011, 10:48:23
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nothing to the car all week - or last week in fact.

been digging up Catterick Army range by night using TI

What is TI?

Thermal Imaging  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sheepie on 11 June 2011, 11:00:30
Removed the irmscher back box and started to strip goldie, bloody shame really but todays econamy means i only got to use her on weekends and even then i could burn through over £100 in fuel.
Looking at building a track day car later this year and goldie isnt suitable for that being the elite auto with air suspension and all lol .
Unsure what route to go with a track car thinking of maybe c20let,stripped out totally,coilovers so on so on
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 June 2011, 17:10:57
Working a 12 hour shift until 7.30pm.....but, parcelled up a few omega parts ready to send off Monday a.m. and removed 4 grey doorcards from my car and replaced them with 4 black doorcards, to match the black leather seats etc. :)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 11 June 2011, 17:14:06
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nothing to the car all week - or last week in fact.

been digging up Catterick Army range by night using TI

What is TI?

Thermal Imaging?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 11 June 2011, 17:39:54
Finaly got my lpg tank mounted in the spare wheel well  :y

I'm going to try to get the rest done next week  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 11 June 2011, 18:40:23
New cam belt kit... Mostly.  :)


Laser locking kit seems fine to me. They seem to get some criticism on here....?  :-/
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Post by: henryd on 11 June 2011, 19:10:12
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New cam belt kit... Mostly.  :)


Laser locking kit seems fine to me. They seem to get some criticism on here....?  :-/

Only from the rest of us who have proper ones 8-) :D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 11 June 2011, 19:13:37
Had to move it yesterday for the first time in a week to get access to the garage to fix sons Disco.

He thought its MOT was due on 1st July but it was 1st June.  He took it for a test and it failed on a rear reg plate lamp u/s, headlamp aim too high, rear anto rollbar drop link excess play in balljoint and nearside rear steering damper arm balljoint excess play.

Managed to get the bits and fitted them last night when finished work.  Retest today and its legal for another year.  Good stuff!   :y
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Post by: omegod on 11 June 2011, 19:22:23
Nearly bought mine some new doors but apparently bidding for a spares car is old fashioned as someone must have turned up and made an offer so it got pulled >:(

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Post by: Olympia5776 on 11 June 2011, 20:46:59
Fitted MV6 interior ,all went well until I realised that it was a saloon rear squab .
Correct one comming next week.
New drivers door hinge pins fitted , rear bumper readied for removal tomorrow for reverse sensors and lower repaint .

Donuts during the week..... :y
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Post by: smithpa7 on 11 June 2011, 21:07:14
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nothing to the car all week - or last week in fact.

been digging up Catterick Army range by night using TI

What is TI?

Thermal Imaging  :)

Thanks for the reply, and to Hannah Judes Dad :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tonyyeb on 12 June 2011, 12:09:23
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Working a 12 hour shift until 7.30pm.....but, parcelled up a few omega parts ready to send off Monday a.m. and removed 4 grey doorcards from my car and replaced them with 4 black doorcards, to match the black leather seats etc. :)

Albs, do you have the centre rear head restraint in grey leather going begging?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 June 2011, 12:31:48
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Working a 12 hour shift until 7.30pm.....but, parcelled up a few omega parts ready to send off Monday a.m. and removed 4 grey doorcards from my car and replaced them with 4 black doorcards, to match the black leather seats etc. :)

Albs, do you have the centre rear head restraint in grey leather going begging?
I can answer that one for you... Nope. He might have it in cloth though ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 12 June 2011, 12:33:34
Sorry mate I dont.Just took a grey cloth interior out of my car and put black leather seats, doorcards,fuse panel,glove box and drivers oddments box from Blackie the breaker in it.

Today - another 12 hour shift,but........so far have hoovered the interior carpets,and hoping to give the rest of the interior a good clean later. Possibly wash the exterior as well. :)
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Post by: sotmh on 12 June 2011, 19:45:23
been cleaning engine and components with swarfega (jizer) to get them ready for putting it all back together again.

originaly saw it for £25 but local eurocar parts had it on special (£9.49) :y :y
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Post by: albitz on 12 June 2011, 20:13:29
Got the interior properly cleaned, including cleaning and "feeding" the newly installed leather.Looks luvverly. :)
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Post by: johnnycboy on 13 June 2011, 18:19:55
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Got the interior properly cleaned, including cleaning and "feeding" the newly installed leather.Looks luvverly. :)

Cant wait to see it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ninjapirate on 13 June 2011, 18:50:42
fixed the drivers seat height. looked at lots of shiney things  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2011, 18:57:53
Taxed the Grey Dart. Eventually. Then lost most of my pent up aggression driving the Silver Bullet home.  Guessing the rear tyres might have taken a hit  :'(
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Post by: albitz on 13 June 2011, 19:01:31
Finally finished stripping Blackie the breaker (apart from the wheels) and tidied the shed and driveway as much as is possible with too much stuff cluttering everywhere.
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Post by: albitz on 13 June 2011, 19:59:12
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Got the interior properly cleaned, including cleaning and "feeding" the newly installed leather.Looks luvverly. :)

Cant wait to see it ;)

Pics now in gallery John. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 June 2011, 20:05:44
Nothing to the car(s) aside from squeeze them through improbably small gaps (thanks to all the people who park builders vans in my street) and park them back on the drive after a fortnight of having various builders parked on my drive working on my own house..

Oh and had this put up today:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260114_10150278489091204_672941203_9060430_6925538_n.jpg)

Now I just have to get the remainder of the pit dug out (the big hole on the left) and liner concreted in, board the garage out with OSB2 (or maybe 3, not entirely sure) and get the place wired for electrics by a qualified electrician..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 13 June 2011, 20:09:46
Love those 300ZX's, especially in black  :-*
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Post by: albitz on 13 June 2011, 20:10:38
I do like that garage Aaron. :y 8-)
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 June 2011, 20:15:27
Cheers Albs :) Lots of work yet to do before it's ready for the project.. but it's getting there!

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Love those 300ZX's, especially in black  :-*

I've had mine for.. 11 years now, although it's not turned a wheel in anger in 8! Sadly it seems to have suffered a mishap while parked up outside; the front bumper is now slightly mangled around where one of the headlight washers 'was' (because it's not there anymore) :( Here's hoping I can get the bumper off without shearing the mountings off the front wings  :-/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MartinP on 13 June 2011, 21:55:20
I booked mine into WIM for thursday, 2 new tyres & geometry.

Martin
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Post by: jonnycool on 13 June 2011, 22:03:05
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Cheers Albs :) Lots of work yet to do before it's ready for the project.. but it's getting there!

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Love those 300ZX's, especially in black  :-*

I've had mine for.. 11 years now, although it's not turned a wheel in anger in 8! Sadly it seems to have suffered a mishap while parked up outside; the front bumper is now slightly mangled around where one of the headlight washers 'was' (because it's not there anymore) :( Here's hoping I can get the bumper off without shearing the mountings off the front wings  :-/
C'mon, get it going! I'd love to see a few pictures of this back in action - the new garage can be your motivation  :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 June 2011, 22:04:53
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Cheers Albs :) Lots of work yet to do before it's ready for the project.. but it's getting there!

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Love those 300ZX's, especially in black  :-*

I've had mine for.. 11 years now, although it's not turned a wheel in anger in 8! Sadly it seems to have suffered a mishap while parked up outside; the front bumper is now slightly mangled around where one of the headlight washers 'was' (because it's not there anymore) :( Here's hoping I can get the bumper off without shearing the mountings off the front wings  :-/
C'mon, get it going! I'd love to see a few pictures of this back in action - the new garage can be your motivation  :)

The idea is to get the ZX MOT'd and back on the road this/next month, then strip & sell the MR2 to fund the next project while the ZX is my interim fun car again :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 13 June 2011, 22:07:31
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Cheers Albs :) Lots of work yet to do before it's ready for the project.. but it's getting there!

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Love those 300ZX's, especially in black  :-*

I've had mine for.. 11 years now, although it's not turned a wheel in anger in 8! Sadly it seems to have suffered a mishap while parked up outside; the front bumper is now slightly mangled around where one of the headlight washers 'was' (because it's not there anymore) :( Here's hoping I can get the bumper off without shearing the mountings off the front wings  :-/
C'mon, get it going! I'd love to see a few pictures of this back in action - the new garage can be your motivation  :)

The idea is to get the ZX MOT'd and back on the road this/next month, then strip & sell the MR2 to fund the next project while the ZX is my interim fun car again :y
What does it need?
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 June 2011, 22:12:41
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What does it need?

Hopefully just the MOT now :) Finally got the front end of the engine rebuilt a few weeks ago.. the only thing I don't know is whether it'll pass emissions after such a long time stood and whether any chassis rot has set in (hopefully not, it was garaged the whole time).. Sadly if there's any rot it won't be worth fixing :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vamps on 13 June 2011, 22:27:01
Took it to a garage to be fixed AGAIN..... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 13 June 2011, 22:38:39
Whats up with it Mike ?
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 13 June 2011, 22:40:42
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Whats up with it Mike ?

It's not a V6 (says me with probably one of the worst examples going)
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Post by: Vamps on 13 June 2011, 22:42:43
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Whats up with it Mike ?

It's not a V6 (says me with probably one of the worst examples going)

 :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1307996211
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 13 June 2011, 22:51:20
I hope you can find a cure for this ongoing saga and sooner rather than later  :y

Are you sure it is not just asking for two more cylinders ?  :-X

Seriously though I can understand your frustration and am surprised you haven't beaten the car with something large and heavy.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 June 2011, 14:28:20
Swapped the ecu and some other bits over.  :y

Got the cruise control to work again, then promptly broke it again ::)

Cleaned it in and out. 8-)
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2011, 16:22:26
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Swapped the ecu and some other bits over.  :y

Got the cruise control to work again, then promptly broke it again ::)

Cleaned it in and out. 8-)
Has ecu helpEd?
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Post by: millwall on 14 June 2011, 22:30:29
mot and vic check  passed both thankfully
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Post by: TheDaddy on 15 June 2011, 09:13:29
Flushed the coolant through 4 times - another couple should sort it later.
luv the feeling of hot water down my arm  :o
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 June 2011, 17:32:07
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Has ecu helpEd

On balance, a vast improvement. :y

But...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1306834932

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Post by: albitz on 15 June 2011, 17:39:30
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Flushed the coolant through 4 times - another couple should sort it later.
luv the feeling of hot water down my arm  :o

Careful you dont do it when its too hot....... ;) ::) :-[
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(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/Albs59/DSCF0741.jpg)
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Post by: o-meg-a on 15 June 2011, 17:45:02
oops  :-?
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Post by: albitz on 15 June 2011, 17:46:29
Stung a bit. ;) ;D ;D
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Post by: VR4Dave on 15 June 2011, 20:02:54
How did you manage that?
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Post by: VR4Dave on 15 June 2011, 20:05:21
I cleaned my breathers, cam covers and throttle bodies ready for reassembly tomorrow. Really enjoy using carb cleaner but the can don't last very long.  :(
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Post by: TheDaddy on 15 June 2011, 20:17:27
That just looks awfull....Not good... :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2011, 20:24:42
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That just looks awfull....Not good... :'(
See, Tony, I told you it was more fun with the coolant fully up to temp ;D
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Post by: albitz on 15 June 2011, 20:29:16
About 5 hours of arms dipped in a cold bath. Starving hungry but couldnt take them out long enough to eat my dinner
Eventually fired up the catering sized ice cube maker and ate dinner with bags of ice cubes tied to the arms.
It how I roll. I broke my jaw just walking from the bedroom to the toilet about 10 years ago. ::) ;D ;D
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Post by: TheDaddy on 15 June 2011, 20:30:17
I did leave the cap on by mistake this evening and got a arm full when I opened the valve. Luckily had been cutting the grass so just a early warm shower. ::)
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Post by: albitz on 15 June 2011, 20:35:08
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How did you manage that?
Was going to remove fan switch from n/s of rad on my previous omega. Had  just driven about 15 miles, but decided to find the correct size spanner, then decided to just slacken it off a bit so it would be easy to wind it out when the engine had cooled.
Put spanner on and tugged. It slipped off and caught the plastic inlet directly underneath it, and snapped it clean off.
The coolant then spurted out over me. Just missed my face, but couldnt get out of the way quick enough.
Ran indoors and straight up to the bathroom and could hear wife/son saying "whats he done now?". ::) ;D
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Post by: VR4Dave on 15 June 2011, 20:38:48
Doh! bet you hadn't planned for that in your risk assessment
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Post by: albitz on 15 June 2011, 21:52:02
Risk what ?  :-/


 :D ;D ;D
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 15 June 2011, 22:08:07
Changed both door hinge bushes today so now clunk free :y
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Post by: VR4Dave on 16 June 2011, 14:21:46
Refitted cam covers with new gaskets and put it all back together, no parts left over ;D
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 18 June 2011, 10:50:15
changed front drop links. Oh so much better :y
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Post by: robmac on 18 June 2011, 16:32:40
new brake pads,front and back. oil, oil filter and air filter change.
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 18 June 2011, 21:53:01
Started her up after 9 days of not using her and she worked first time  :o so I took her for a little ride up and down the dual carriageway for about half an hour.
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 18 June 2011, 22:26:32
New tailgate window regulator into the Freelander, another set of droplinks fitted to it too.
Replaced the passenger front door split roll pins on the Omega and turned my attention to the rear donuts...... :'(
Oh what a job , I prised,pulled levered and after over two hours the ns one has only moved 1/2 inch .
I've used prise bars ,claw hammers,chisels cut a slot using an angle grinder and the rather' thing still refuses to come out.
I'm bruised ,grazed and cut so I've left it tonight and will return to it tomorrow . >:(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 18 June 2011, 22:31:20
New rear discs and pads on Jane's Estate. Quick brush of grease over the brake lines to protect them for a bit longer.

Even washed it for her as well!  :y
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Post by: geoffr70 on 18 June 2011, 22:34:57
Hilpers boot mod (Elite)  :y

And got over 20 mpg over a tank for the first time in a long time! :P
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 19 June 2011, 22:09:08
Fitted De-badged grill (a few days ago ;D)
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Post by: feeutfo on 19 June 2011, 22:53:29
More washing polishing and waxing. Still doors and 3 corners to do though...
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2011, 21:28:29
Last Saturday morning, I watched The Master change the bushes on the front of my Elite. A decent improvement, though the old ones were pretty shot.
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Post by: TheDaddy on 20 June 2011, 21:54:36
Soldered the red wire and fitted the omega cruise control stalk. Works a treat.
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2011, 21:59:51
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Soldered the red wire and fitted the omega cruise control stalk. Works a treat.
I guess you found your soldering iron, seeing as I haven't got off my backside and brought mine in ;D
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Post by: albitz on 20 June 2011, 22:03:07
Measured and made two guide holes in the front bumper for headlight washers.
Met a fellow OOFer (ChrisH) who was a very civilised and friendly chap (just like me.... ::) ;D) had a chat and a cup of tea with him and had a look around his nice 3.0 f/l elite.Then helped him fit a rear bumper inside the cabin of his car - I had serious doubts that it would fit. Touched up a few stonechips on the replacement tank for my bike. Posted off a prodrive spoiler, and thats about it really.Not a very busy day. :)
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Post by: TheDaddy on 20 June 2011, 22:04:03
Yep - but dont forget about the brake bleeding kit. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2011, 22:06:14
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Yep - but dont forget about the brake bleeding kit. :y
Yeah, no worries, I'll bring it in when you need it :y
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 20 June 2011, 22:27:05
 Finished those bloody rear donuts . >:(
What an 'effin job that was they fought every mm of the way . Tested it and the back end certainly feels better but the really annoying creaking sound is still there ..... I'll have to look further .
Had a load of parts delivered from Elite Pete (  :y ) so unpacked and started to fit them this evening .
Back to real work to morrow .
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Post by: VXL V6 on 22 June 2011, 00:08:51
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Finished those bloody rear donuts . >:(
What an 'effin job that was they fought every mm of the way . Tested it and the back end certainly feels better but the really annoying creaking sound is still there ..... I'll have to look further .
Had a load of parts delivered from Elite Pete (  :y ) so unpacked and started to fit them this evening .
Back to real work to morrow .

Carefully (ie. don't get any onto the disc!) spray some plusgas / penetrating oil onto the handbrake return springs clipped onto the inner disc shield.

Fixed the creaking on my DTi  :y
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Post by: robmac on 22 June 2011, 08:36:40
ground off all the rusty paint on my omega rear arch lips. down to clean metal, primed them then treated them to a good coating of black stone chip paint. should see them good for a couple of years ;)
new shockers and springs arrived in the post for the rear along with the laser v6 engine timing set i ordered in anticipation of this weekends cambelt change :D just hope the weather is set fair.........loving my omega ownership so far and slowly getting her back to a good standard.
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Post by: TheDaddy on 22 June 2011, 21:27:08
Ordered pads, fluid and sensors, so hopefully will be sorting out the brakes on the black beastie if the weather holds and the parts turn up. Bleeding kit on loan from TheBoy. Cheers matey.

New headlight wish washy - both working, great.
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Post by: VR4Dave on 22 June 2011, 21:41:16
Drivers door checkstrap, cleaned block, sump, box and basically every part of the car below where cam gaskets had leaked, and had to laugh at the vauxhall Lincoln parts guy 'cos he's bloody fantastic.
He know's so many part numbers and is just like mark (this week i 'ave mostly been eating) williams!!
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Post by: RolandL on 22 June 2011, 21:42:20
Today I ave mostly been removing the ABS ECU..... What a long job it was too. All booked for collection tomorrow (BBA Rehman)     :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 22 June 2011, 21:56:21
Fitted new Handbrake cable on Jane's DTi this evening as the old one was siezed on the N/S.
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Post by: o-meg-a on 22 June 2011, 22:24:28
Removed EGR off the 2.5td and cleaned as best as i could, was absolutely caked in carbon and oil mist deposits.

Looking inside the intake manifold i wasn't too impressed either to be honest, So i took that off too,
Absolute sod getting it out. But did it, and cleaned it as best i could. Not too easy as home.

Would have been better to get a jet wash down it, But i dont have one.
Seems to be a lot cleaner now.
Was so much sludge in it. About 5mm think on the walls. No good at all.

stoopid EGR recirculating dirty air. But supposed to help economy when cruising?
Was tempted to blank it off. But economy is low enough for me.
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 23 June 2011, 16:29:02
Waited for it to stop raining so I can investigate the failed handbrake.
I'm still waiting... >:(
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Post by: Jimbob on 23 June 2011, 16:33:56
Renewed the insurance  :'( :'(

Guess I should fit my ali headlight adjusters as well as its mot time coming up
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Post by: robmac on 23 June 2011, 18:59:19
replaced the broken rear springs and fitted new rear shock absorbers this afternoon. 2 hour job due to one of the shock absorber top nuts refusing to budge so out came the grinder!!...all in all a nice easy job. rear end now sitting at the proper ride height and much better handling now. not bad for £100. :)
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Post by: Shelby on 24 June 2011, 11:17:34
Nothing today, but its service changes on the Mig and Peugeot this weekend, so oil, filter, plugs etc. as long as the rain holds off ... fingers crossed.
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Post by: feeutfo on 24 June 2011, 11:33:27
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Waited for it to stop raining so I can investigate the failed handbrake.
I'm still waiting... >:(
Good weather this weekend apparently.  :y

More polishing and cleaning. Doors and wings.  :y
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Post by: geoff on 24 June 2011, 12:21:35
fixing fog lamp(leaking in water)had to take bumper off again i think it should held on with velcrow by now  ;D ;D ;D ;D,and horn had split in wire :y :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2011, 14:20:46
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Waited for it to stop raining so I can investigate the failed handbrake.
I'm still waiting... >:(
Good weather this weekend apparently.  :y

More polishing and cleaning. Doors and wings.  :y
Ah, rear springs, shocks and bushes, part deux? :P
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Post by: Chris_H on 24 June 2011, 15:32:42
Rode past it on the Triumph.  Went for a bacon roll at the biker's hut. ;)
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Post by: Nick W on 24 June 2011, 15:47:22
Fitted the front HID sensor; had to drill a hole in the aftermarket wishbone to do so. Unlike the butcher who fitted the wishbone, who just broke the arm off the sensor. Now I don't have the annoying error message every time I start the car.
Oh, and collected the Avenger from it's MOT. Not used it for 2 months, so ran it round the block, checked the lights work and parked it outside the test centre. And it passed!
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Post by: tunnie on 24 June 2011, 15:53:04
same thing since you started this thread, sod all!  ;D ;D
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Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2011, 17:12:39
Just fitted a pair of Ali headlight adjusters - easier job than I thought.

Just gotta realign them when the rain stops
(I marked the beam points on the garage door before starting  :y )
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Post by: o-meg-a on 24 June 2011, 17:36:58
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Just fitted a pair of Ali headlight adjusters - easier job than I thought.

Just gotta realign them when the rain stops
(I marked the beam points on the garage door before starting  :y )

You have to heat the lights in the oven?
Both mine are gone too....annoying not being able to adjust them properly
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Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2011, 17:40:20
I did, 5 mins at 100 degress was enough for the glue to be soft so they just pulled apart.

Never removed a headlight before, took me 2 hours to do the pair.

I just removed the easy loose bits from the light, warm up, remove and refit as necessary, cut off as much old glue as I could, and silconed em back together (my sikaflex had dried up  :'( )
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Post by: o-meg-a on 24 June 2011, 17:43:17
sounds good. I'll do mine before MOT in september.
Alu adjusters still for sale on here?
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Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2011, 17:43:48
yes sticky in parts for sale, or also on ebay from same seller
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Post by: TheDaddy on 24 June 2011, 21:39:03
Brake pads, oil and sensors came today. Hoping for good weather over the weekend to sort out the brakes on the black beastie. Handbrake needs adjusting as well.
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Post by: weasel on 24 June 2011, 21:44:15
Collected bits for XE flywheel conversion, billet spacer arrived today, fished out XE flywheel from back of shed, ordered a v6 vectra clutch.

Also just bought a 2.2 diesel gearbox (for a bargainous £45) because my wallet likes the taller 5th gear  ;D and a spare 4.22 diff
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Post by: idc62 on 25 June 2011, 16:35:40
I watched my mig get a free wash in the rain ALL FEKIN DAY lol ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2011, 20:47:39
The Silver Bullet has had some rear springs, provided by Hotel21 last year  :-[, new shocks, bought in Feb/March, and new rear diff to subframe bushes, provided by Marks DTM last weekend.

Transformed the back end - recently its felt like it had a puncture around corners. Although, I think its highlighted that maybe the front is due some tinkering. Its never ending, isn't it ;D
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Post by: TheDaddy on 26 June 2011, 00:14:58
Flushed through brake fluid.
New pads on the front.
Handbrake adjustment tomorrow.

Hopefully will make the brakes a little more responsive once the pads have bed in.
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Post by: feeutfo on 26 June 2011, 01:01:40
Major in roads into the ice project.

Done a lot today, and I is pooped.
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Post by: albitz on 26 June 2011, 16:05:27
someone elses car, Toyota Rav4 - garage diagnosed worn rear anti roll bar drop links. I sourced a pair and went to fit them today. The car doesnt have a rear anti roll bar. >:( >:( ::)
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Post by: o-meg-a on 26 June 2011, 16:17:28
they must have been very worn then......

disintegrated some may say lol  ;D :D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2011, 16:31:23
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Major in roads into the ice project.

Done a lot today, and I is pooped.

Hmm. Me too. It's in the freezer. :P
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Post by: feeutfo on 26 June 2011, 17:48:18
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Major in roads into the ice project.

Done a lot today, and I is pooped.

Hmm. Me too. It's in the freezer. :P
Far more sensible.  ;D  :y. ESP today.
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Post by: feeutfo on 26 June 2011, 17:48:53
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someone elses car, Toyota Rav4 - garage diagnosed worn rear anti roll bar drop links. I sourced a pair and went to fit them today. The car doesnt have a rear anti roll bar. >:( >:( ::)
;D
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Post by: RobG on 26 June 2011, 18:12:51
Fitted 12v socket where TM button would be to power Mr. Garmin rather than have the cable hanging down centre console. :)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1040440.jpg)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1040443.jpg)
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 26 June 2011, 19:13:53
The Freelander developed a rasp from what seemed to be the rear box so after examining it diagnosed the fault as the baffles had come loose inside. Got a new one from Eternal car and fitted it today .
Bloody rasp on overrun is still there so it looks like the fault lies further up the system and it's resonating down to the rear box >:(
I'll look at it later as we had a dry day for the first time in , eh years I think , so I had to combine the lawns.
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 June 2011, 19:33:18
Repaired my troublesome TM.
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 26 June 2011, 19:53:51
Did some underbody rust proofing and adjusted the bonnet cable so 'it works'  ;D
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Post by: Nick W on 26 June 2011, 20:01:52
Cleaned the gearbox electrical switch, fiddly job, but fortunately fixed the problem.

Then jacked up the Avenger and started on the brake upgrade; have one side ready to refit once I've had the (Capri vented) discs redrilled to fit the hubs.
Also noticed just how bad the 'MOT' repair on the O/S inner wing is; Tuesday I'll repair it properly.
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 June 2011, 20:34:41
pulling my hair out the last few weeks but all sorted now
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2011, 22:23:06
Rotated the tyres front to back and noted the paper-thin brake pad friction material on the front. ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 June 2011, 23:49:19
Rear bushes changed on Thursday as something at back has been clonking.

Typically, the clonking is intermittent and still there  >:(
Re organised all the crap in the cubby holes and wrapped the jack in a towel.
typically, the clonking.....

Fiddlesticks.

Friday night had to stop using the car as at no1 injector decided it would be better to fill the v with fuel rather than inject it in to the cylinder (what like it's supposed to) >:(  so...
Spent Saturday driving to Heathrow and back to collect a replacement inlet manifold/fuel rail.
Cheers Steve :y  Half hour later, all back together, fired up and all working with no leaks.

New inlet assembly still not solved other issue though. >:( Not sure if that is good or bad as it has ruled out the injectors and some of the loom. :-/
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Post by: o-meg-a on 27 June 2011, 00:46:54
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Rear bushes changed on Thursday as something at back has been clonking.

Typically, the clonking is intermittent and still there  >:(
Re organised all the crap in the cubby holes and wrapped the jack in a towel.
typically, the clonking.....

Fiddlesticks.

Friday night had to stop using the car as at no1 injector decided it would be better to fill the v with fuel rather than inject it in to the cylinder (what like it's supposed to) >:(  so...
Spent Saturday driving to Heathrow and back to collect a replacement inlet manifold/fuel rail.
Cheers Steve :y  Half hour later, all back together, fired up and all working with no leaks.

New inlet assembly still not solved other issue though. >:( Not sure if that is good or bad as it has ruled out the injectors and some of the loom. :-/

clonking could be rear droplinks?
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Post by: feeutfo on 27 June 2011, 01:06:22
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Rear bushes changed on Thursday as something at back has been clonking.

Typically, the clonking is intermittent and still there  >:(
Re organised all the crap in the cubby holes and wrapped the jack in a towel.
typically, the clonking.....

Fiddlesticks.

Friday night had to stop using the car as at no1 injector decided it would be better to fill the v with fuel rather than inject it in to the cylinder (what like it's supposed to) >:(  so...
Spent Saturday driving to Heathrow and back to collect a replacement inlet manifold/fuel rail.
Cheers Steve :y  Half hour later, all back together, fired up and all working with no leaks.

New inlet assembly still not solved other issue though. >:( Not sure if that is good or bad as it has ruled out the injectors and some of the loom. :-/

clonking could be rear droplinks?
Be surprised. They are very different to the front. Big rubber washers that just push in. Rather than a ball joint.

Roll bar bushes
Subframe to chassis bushes behind the dif
Top/bottom shock mounts
Buggered exhaust or missing hangers
Loose spare
Incorrect shocks
Buggered control arms     ....?

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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 June 2011, 06:55:49
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1.Roll bar bushes
2.Subframe to chassis bushes behind the dif
3.Top/bottom shock mounts
4.Buggered exhaust or missing hangers
5.Loose spare
6.Incorrect shocks
7.Buggered control arms     ....?

Don't think it's 1,2,3 or 7 as its not every bump/pothole/catseye.
6 can be ruled out. Gen VX self levellers fitted new 18 months ago. s/l all working as it should. (thanks for the cheat in the subframe bush guide btw :y, alot easier that jacking the car up.)
5 well and truly screwed down and jack wrapped in a towel, though that did bang a bit.
leaves 4 and gearbox mount. :-/ there is enough play on the exhaust to bang it if you really try ::) will get back under it tomorrow...
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Post by: Shimmy on 27 June 2011, 14:39:41
Bit of a frustrating day so far..

(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/181/imag0061tk.jpg)

Made a thread (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1309181651) about it.
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Post by: albitz on 27 June 2011, 14:49:51
Took the door handles off the breaker - cant be 4rsed removing doors and bonnet. Cleared the drive, ready for it to be collected by scrappy tomorrow. That was enough in this heat - seriously wilted in the heat after half an hour of exertion.
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Post by: Chris_H on 27 June 2011, 14:59:16
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Took the door handles off the breaker - cant be 4rsed removing doors and bonnet. Cleared the drive, ready for it to be collected by scrappy tomorrow. That was enough in this heat - seriously wilted in the heat after half an hour of exertion.
BTW Albs, I couldn't use the parking sensors off that so if you wanted to make a kit out of them and the ECU....
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Post by: albitz on 27 June 2011, 15:27:51
ECU etc. long gone Chris. Why couldnt you use the sensors ? :-/
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Post by: Chris_H on 27 June 2011, 17:33:10
They're three pin and mine are 4 pin.  Diameter is smaller too, so I've opened out the holes in the bumper to take my existing ones and will have to source one new(?) one.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1308645882
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2011, 17:56:21
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Rotated the tyres front to back and noted the paper-thin brake pad friction material on the front. ::)
Are you going to replace the friction material with proper braking material, or stick you your favoured lumps of old oak :P
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Post by: hotel21 on 27 June 2011, 17:58:41
Took mine to work today for the first time in yonks.  Felt good to be getting quietly wafted along, rather than diesel rattled in the Landy!   ;D
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Post by: albitz on 27 June 2011, 18:05:19
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They're three pin and mine are 4 pin.  Diameter is smaller too, so I've opened out the holes in the bumper to take my existing ones and will have to source one new(?) one.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1308645882

PM incoming Chris. :y
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 June 2011, 19:04:31
Renewed the Cambelt, Idlers, Tensioner, Water Pump, Anti-Freeze, Auxbelts, Spark Plugs, Oil & Filter, Fuel Filter & Fuel Pump on my Scoob, ready for my Live Remap  :y
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Post by: albitz on 27 June 2011, 19:09:18
What they like to work on Daz ? :-/
I reckon that fuel pump will be getting worked pretty hard after the remap. ;) ::)
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 June 2011, 19:11:18
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What they like to work on Daz ? :-/


Ok mate :y :D
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Post by: albitz on 27 June 2011, 19:12:13
I thought the boxer configuration might be a tad awkward ? :-/
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 June 2011, 19:14:05
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I thought the boxer configuration might be a tad awkward ? :-/

When a few things have been removed not to bad really :y
Are you getting one Albs? ;)
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Post by: henryd on 27 June 2011, 19:17:44
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I thought the boxer configuration might be a tad awkward ? :-/

I thought the same till I did one a while ago,with the rad out its actually quite nice to do :y
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I thought the boxer configuration might be a tad awkward ? :-/

I thought the same till I did one a while ago,with the rad out its actually quite nice to do :y


So it is ;)
Head Removal maybe charater building  ;D
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Post by: albitz on 27 June 2011, 19:21:44
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I thought the boxer configuration might be a tad awkward ? :-/

When a few things have been removed not to bad really :y
Are you getting one Albs? ;)

I wish. ::)
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I thought the same till I did one a while ago,with the rad out its actually quite nice to do :y



So it is ;)
Head Removal maybe charater building  ;D

Aye, I reckon your right,changing the plugs is as much of a job as the cambelt by the time access is gained :D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 June 2011, 19:36:53
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I thought the boxer configuration might be a tad awkward ? :-/

I thought the same till I did one a while ago,with the rad out its actually quite nice to do :y



So it is ;)
Head Removal maybe charater building  ;D

Aye, I reckon your right,changing the plugs is as much of a job as the cambelt by the time access is gained :D


I have just added those to my above little list as you reminded me ;D
Gonna get so Magncore Leads for it then tahts it for a bit  :y
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Post by: henryd on 27 June 2011, 19:45:52
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So it is ;)
Head Removal maybe charater building  ;D

Aye, I reckon your right,changing the plugs is as much of a job as the cambelt by the time access is gained :D


I have just added those to my above little list as you reminded me ;D
Gonna get so Magncore Leads for it then tahts it for a bit  :y

 :-/ The one I did had seperate coils for each plug and no leads(95 gravel express complete with roo bars :D ;D)
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So it is ;)
Head Removal maybe charater building  ;D

Aye, I reckon your right,changing the plugs is as much of a job as the cambelt by the time access is gained :D


I have just added those to my above little list as you reminded me ;D
Gonna get so Magncore Leads for it then tahts it for a bit  :y

 :-/ The one I did had seperate coils for each plug and no leads(95 gravel express complete with roo bars :D ;D)


Mine has a coil pack on top of the inlet manifold and leads :y
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Post by: TheDaddy on 28 June 2011, 12:16:12
Completed cleaning out the rear brakes and adjusting the handbrake.
Think I have a sticky piston on the rear drivers....Will have to take it off and try to sort.

Overall though the brakes are a lot better since the new front pads and oil.
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Post by: RolandL on 28 June 2011, 18:54:51
This evening I  'ave mostly been putting back a repaired ABS ecu.  :y

aint life grand.  5 hrs to remove the flippin thing and less than an hour to put it back.  :)

No more magic miles tho  :(

PS can highly reccomend BBA-reman, very quick turnaround and excellant customer service.
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Post by: Jimbob on 28 June 2011, 20:41:22
Ljay complaining of a rattle....

2 found...

1, sorted heatshield on driver side cat pipe with jubilee clip.

2, both sets of front pads had lost anti rattle springs!

so replaced those, and bled all the brakes.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 June 2011, 21:02:26
Serviced one of the work Vectras. Managed not to spill much oil, but made up for it with a nice cold petrol shower whilst doing the fuel filter. ;D

Spent a hour or so chasing airbag wiring around a 3 series coupe trying to work out why the light was on. Ended up re-routing the wire in the column from the airbag.  Someone been in there before, me thinks  ::), as it had almost no slack in it. Now runs where it should and steering wheel rake can now be adjusted as it's meant to. Light still on though, but contact hub behind wheel is sqeaking, so thinking that's on it's way out. A trip to the breakers beckons...

Finally got back under the beast to further investigate that clonk. New bushes have settled in nicely, exhaust mounts all ok, and no play anywhere else at the back.  :y Clonk still there though and I forgot to check the gearbox mount whilst I was under there. :-[
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 June 2011, 21:22:43
Finished the brake fluid change by fully bleeding the rear brakes and clutch.

Changed the fuel filter

Checked all the lights

Torqued all the wheel bolts up

Checked the tyre pressures

Checked all the brake pipes and greased them all up.

All ready for the MOT now
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 01 July 2011, 16:44:05
Finished a car off this morning, so got to do the oil and filter etc on mine ready for the lakes.
 :)
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 18:17:42
Bushes....





















.....on the washing machine.   ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 18:18:26
Oh no that's brushes isn't it.   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 01 July 2011, 18:22:40
I was gonna ask, who's bush have you being playing with? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2011, 18:32:50
Put the £250 tax disc in the elite, that's all.

Currently, i can be found in the red lion, so doubt I'll do much else today
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 18:35:41
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Put the £250 tax disc in the elite, that's all.

Currently, i can be found in the red lion, so doubt I'll do much else today
Aye? ?  250?  :o
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 July 2011, 18:40:15
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Put the £250 tax disc in the elite, that's all.

Currently, i can be found in the red lion, so doubt I'll do much else today
Aye? ?  250?  :o

Yep... Getting the V5 changed over to "Alternative Fuel Car" gives you a £10 discount on VED ::)

Have you sorted an inspection yet?
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 18:47:56
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Put the £250 tax disc in the elite, that's all.

Currently, i can be found in the red lion, so doubt I'll do much else today
Aye? ?  250?  :o

Yep... Getting the V5 changed over to "Alternative Fuel Car" gives you a £10 discount on VED ::)

Have you sorted an inspection yet?
Yes, it's on the register, told insurers where to stick their 26£ premium for a " modification " the cheeky basts!

Tax isn't due. Should I have cashed it in and re taxed? For a tenner?  :-/
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 July 2011, 18:51:23
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Put the £250 tax disc in the elite, that's all.

Currently, i can be found in the red lion, so doubt I'll do much else today
Aye? ?  250?  :o

Yep... Getting the V5 changed over to "Alternative Fuel Car" gives you a £10 discount on VED ::)

Have you sorted an inspection yet?
Yes, it's on the register, told insurers where to stick their 26£ premium for a " modification " the cheeky basts!

Tax isn't due. Should I have cashed it in and re taxed? For a tenner?  :-/

You need to visit local DVLA office to sort the log book change (Make sure you take insurance and MOT docs with you) and to exchange your current Tax disc... Refund for the difference will come in the post via cheque ::)

By having the V5 changed it should make any future insurance/MOT visits fairly painless as the LPG "Modification" is registered ;) ;)

Did you go to the same bloke I did?
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 19:00:24
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Put the £250 tax disc in the elite, that's all.

Currently, i can be found in the red lion, so doubt I'll do much else today
Aye? ?  250?  :o

Yep... Getting the V5 changed over to "Alternative Fuel Car" gives you a £10 discount on VED ::)

Have you sorted an inspection yet?
Yes, it's on the register, told insurers where to stick their 26£ premium for a " modification " the cheeky basts!

Tax isn't due. Should I have cashed it in and re taxed? For a tenner?  :-/

You need to visit local DVLA office to sort the log book change (Make sure you take insurance and MOT docs with you) and to exchange your current Tax disc... Refund for the difference will come in the post via cheque ::)

By having the V5 changed it should make any future insurance/MOT visits fairly painless as the LPG "Modification" is registered ;) ;)

Did you go to the same bloke I did?
Hehe, you caught my Alzheimer's.  We have dis used this before. No went local. Bpv. With his added bloody vat came to £137. FFS. :'(
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 July 2011, 19:32:23
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Hehe, you caught my Alzheimer's.  We have dis used this before. No went local. Bpv. With his added bloody vat came to £137. FFS. :'(

Have we :-[ :-[ :-[

Blimey... That's more than twice what I paid! :o :o
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 20:38:22
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Hehe, you caught my Alzheimer's.  We have dis used this before. No went local. Bpv. With his added bloody vat came to £137. FFS. :'(

Have we :-[ :-[ :-[

Blimey... That's more than twice what I paid! :o :o
Yeah, well he quoted £110. So I thought for the agro, its just round the corner and available now, I hate that journey and fuel and time costs etc, just do it, job done. Plus they know me now and are sensible with criticisms. They passed it. But then added vat to the quote.... 'dangle berries'! I said. Cheeky bugger!
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 July 2011, 21:48:45
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Hehe, you caught my Alzheimer's.  We have dis used this before. No went local. Bpv. With his added bloody vat came to £137. FFS. :'(

Have we :-[ :-[ :-[

Blimey... That's more than twice what I paid! :o :o
Yeah, well he quoted £110. So I thought for the agro, its just round the corner and available now, I hate that journey and fuel and time costs etc, just do it, job done. Plus they know me now and are sensible with criticisms. They passed it. But then added vat to the quote.... 'dangle berries'! I said. Cheeky bugger!

Quoted me £110 to start with but I pointed out that he'd told Teilo he'd do it for £65 ::) ::)

TBH, I don't think I'd use him again :-X :-X
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 22:07:49
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Hehe, you caught my Alzheimer's.  We have dis used this before. No went local. Bpv. With his added bloody vat came to £137. FFS. :'(

Have we :-[ :-[ :-[

Blimey... That's more than twice what I paid! :o :o
Yeah, well he quoted £110. So I thought for the agro, its just round the corner and available now, I hate that journey and fuel and time costs etc, just do it, job done. Plus they know me now and are sensible with criticisms. They passed it. But then added vat to the quote.... 'dangle berries'! I said. Cheeky bugger!

Quoted me £110 to start with but I pointed out that he'd told Teilo he'd do it for £65 ::) ::)

TBH, I don't think I'd use him again :-X :-X
Hopefully you/we won't need to.  :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 July 2011, 22:19:47
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Hehe, you caught my Alzheimer's.  We have dis used this before. No went local. Bpv. With his added bloody vat came to £137. FFS. :'(

Have we :-[ :-[ :-[

Blimey... That's more than twice what I paid! :o :o
Yeah, well he quoted £110. So I thought for the agro, its just round the corner and available now, I hate that journey and fuel and time costs etc, just do it, job done. Plus they know me now and are sensible with criticisms. They passed it. But then added vat to the quote.... 'dangle berries'! I said. Cheeky bugger!

Quoted me £110 to start with but I pointed out that he'd told Teilo he'd do it for £65 ::) ::)

TBH, I don't think I'd use him again :-X :-X
Hopefully you/we won't need to.  :y

Indeed.... Although there is another Estate being converted around here (as you know) and a possibly Bonny Gold one too, although I'm sure he'll arrange his own inspection elsewhere
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Post by: feeutfo on 01 July 2011, 22:46:18
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Hehe, you caught my Alzheimer's.  We have dis used this before. No went local. Bpv. With his added bloody vat came to £137. FFS. :'(

Have we :-[ :-[ :-[

Blimey... That's more than twice what I paid! :o :o
Yeah, well he quoted £110. So I thought for the agro, its just round the corner and available now, I hate that journey and fuel and time costs etc, just do it, job done. Plus they know me now and are sensible with criticisms. They passed it. But then added vat to the quote.... 'dangle berries'! I said. Cheeky bugger!

Quoted me £110 to start with but I pointed out that he'd told Teilo he'd do it for £65 ::) ::)

TBH, I don't think I'd use him again :-X :-X
Hopefully you/we won't need to.  :y

Indeed.... Although there is another Estate being converted around here (as you know) and a possibly Bonny Gold one too, although I'm sure he'll arrange his own inspection elsewhere
Well, it is two hours work. Or at least that how long they took. Tech2 on it to check fuel trims on gas and petrol. Up on lift, tick everything off, log the tank cert etc, well you know the drill.... Their hourly rate is £50 an hour anyway.  :-/

Wouldn't mind quite so much but they kept me waiting an hour past the 2pm appointment, and had tea brake half way through when they gave me the booby trap colapsable upside down industrial size swarfega bucket to sit round with them.  >:( oh yeeeah, very funny.  ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 July 2011, 22:53:08
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I would've laughed as it didn't happen to me :-X :-X ;D ;D
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Post by: albitz on 01 July 2011, 23:10:16
Got the code reader up and running (at last) and turned off my airbag light. :) :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2011, 09:39:50
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Put the £250 tax disc in the elite, that's all.

Currently, i can be found in the red lion, so doubt I'll do much else today
Aye? ?  250?  :o

Yep... Getting the V5 changed over to "Alternative Fuel Car" gives you a £10 discount on VED ::)

Have you sorted an inspection yet?
Yes, it's on the register, told insurers where to stick their 26£ premium for a " modification " the cheeky basts!

Tax isn't due. Should I have cashed it in and re taxed? For a tenner?  :-/

You need to visit local DVLA office to sort the log book change (Make sure you take insurance and MOT docs with you) and to exchange your current Tax disc... Refund for the difference will come in the post via cheque ::)

By having the V5 changed it should make any future insurance/MOT visits fairly painless as the LPG "Modification" is registered ;) ;)

Did you go to the same bloke I did?
They are a bunch of useless retards.  How can something so bloody simple take so bloody long.

I have now been without my logbook since the Friday after the Essex meet, whenever that was.  >:(

I really don't give a flying opps about the £10 - its cost me way more than that in darting about trying to get this sorted, not to mention phone calls and stamps.  All I'm trying to achieve is having it 'right'

Talk about a bunch of efficient mongrels.  And precisely why all senior civil servants need to be turffed out, and people with common sense brought in.

oppsing mongrels, the lot of them  >:(
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2011, 09:43:01
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INEFFICIENT. Sorry, was on a rant, and quite angry, having just received yet another letter from DVLA this morning.  Some little shit is gonna have a bad day Monday morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 05 July 2011, 21:58:30
quick oil and filter change
top up the washer fluid.

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Post by: mantagte on 05 July 2011, 22:32:06
fitted new engine loom new ecu and transponder from a 99 car into 95 car
then find crank sensor is different >:( >:(
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Post by: Andy B on 05 July 2011, 22:32:42
hoovered, washed & polished it.  :y :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 05 July 2011, 23:08:33
Was going to change the oil, and tilt the tank a bit.

Foiled by the weather. >:(
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Post by: Vamps on 05 July 2011, 23:09:32
Driven it...... :D :D :D
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 05 July 2011, 23:13:22
Washed, hoovered, T-cut and polished followed up with back to black on the plastic trims..... Looks goooooooooood.  :y
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Post by: Nick W on 05 July 2011, 23:20:22
Finally got round to redrilling the new Capri discs to fit my Avenger. Now discovered that I need to turn about 6mm off the back of the hub  so that they don't bind on the strut. And my little lathe won't do that. So it will be the weekend before it's done.
Don't remember having to do this when we fitted similar brakes to a Sunbeam 20 odd years ago.

Nothing's ever easy is it?
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Post by: Lazydocker on 06 July 2011, 00:19:52
Got it even dirtier than it was racing through the backroads to and from Twiglet's house to pick some wheels ::)
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Post by: twiglet on 06 July 2011, 00:22:27
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Got it even dirtier than it was racing through the backroads to and from Twiglet's house to pick some wheels ::)

What's the paint code for your car LD? I've not seen an Omega in that shade of brown before... :P ;)
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Post by: Vamps on 06 July 2011, 00:26:00
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Finally got round to redrilling the new Capri discs to fit my Avenger. Now discovered that I need to turn about 6mm off the back of the hub  so that they don't bind on the strut. And my little lathe won't do that. So it will be the weekend before it's done.
Don't remember having to do this when we fitted similar brakes to a Sunbeam 20 odd years ago.

Nothing's ever easy is it?

Ahhh, proper cars...... :y :y :y
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Post by: Andy B on 06 July 2011, 09:01:57
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..... Ahhh, proper car[size=14]s[/size]...... :y :y :y

You're surely not including the Avenger in that statement!  :-? I agree the Capri was a proper car. but Avengers were horrible cars!  :-?  :-?

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: P_Russell on 06 July 2011, 09:02:52
I spent 45 mins in the rain last night trying to release the oil filter housing on my estate.

Any guesses who was the last person to tighten it up???  ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 06 July 2011, 09:59:46
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I spent 45 mins in the rain last night trying to release the oil filter housing on my estate.

Any guesses who was the last person to tighten it up???  ::)
Didn't fit your wishbones did he?  ;).  ;D   :-X
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Post by: P_Russell on 06 July 2011, 11:46:45
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Any guesses who was the last person to tighten it up???  ::)
Didn't fit your wishbones did he?  ;).  ;D   :-X

Thankfully no!
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Post by: albitz on 06 July 2011, 11:54:46
Crapis were a psuedo sports car for posers.A Cortina in drag, with that long bonnet/ front end giving built in terminal understeer. Give me a well sorted Avenger over a crapi any day - and I have owned both and driven many examples of both. :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 July 2011, 12:03:46
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Crapis were a psuedo sports car for posers.A Cortina in drag, with that long bonnet/ front end giving built in terminal understeer. Give me a well sorted Avenger over a crapi any day - and I have owned both and driven many examples of both. :y

Yeah, I think I'd go along with all of that. :y

Mate of mine used to have a nice Avenger Tiger with a pair of dell'ortos. :-*
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 July 2011, 12:13:58
Yeh, Avenger over a Crapi anytime.

That twin carb 1500 was quite a responsive unit
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Post by: albitz on 06 July 2011, 12:20:27
And with uprated front struts/ springs on the front and spax adjustables/ stiffer springs at the rear they could be made to handle quite nicely (within the limitations of the basic design) and were, in their day, a reasonably competitive rally car. :y
Martin Imber is going to love this..... ::) ;D
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Didn't fit your wishbones did he?  ;).  ;D   :-X

Thankfully no!
And he's not biting either is he.  ::).   [smiley=evil.gif]
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Didn't fit your wishbones did he?  ;).  ;D   :-X

Thankfully no!
And he's not biting either is he.  ::).   [smiley=evil.gif]

No, but Martin Imber soon will. ;)
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Didn't fit your wishbones did he?  ;).  ;D   :-X

Thankfully no!
And he's not biting either is he.  ::).   [smiley=evil.gif]

No, but Martin Imber soon will. ;)

I'll give you a clue - there were traces of pink around the seal.... ;D
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Post by: Nick W on 06 July 2011, 18:54:49
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Crapis were a psuedo sports car for posers.A Cortina in drag, with that long bonnet/ front end giving built in terminal understeer. Give me a well sorted Avenger over a crapi any day - and I have owned both and driven many examples of both. :y

Yeah, I think I'd go along with all of that. :y

Mate of mine used to have a nice Avenger Tiger with a pair of dell'ortos. :-*

Really? Tigers should have Webers!
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Post by: Nick W on 06 July 2011, 19:02:09
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And with uprated front struts/ springs on the front and spax adjustables/ stiffer springs at the rear they could be made to handle quite nicely (within the limitations of the basic design) and were, in their day, a reasonably competitive rally car. :y
Martin Imber is going to love this..... ::) ;D

My car has uprated springs all round(Capri on the front as they were a third the price of Avenger ones!), and uprated bushes on the front. I don't see the point of adjustables on a road car as they've never got a suitable amount of adjustment, so I just fitted new shocks all round. With the big 5.5" wheels and 175/70 tyres(big compared to stock!) it now has way more grip/handling than power, and I barely need to slow down for anything. This has all been done in readiness for the XE that I've got ready to go in at some point soon.

They're still a competitive rally car - the Finns love them - and were pretty good track cars too. One of the specialists offers 190HP 9000rpm engines too!
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 July 2011, 19:08:43
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Crapis were a psuedo sports car for posers.A Cortina in drag, with that long bonnet/ front end giving built in terminal understeer. Give me a well sorted Avenger over a crapi any day - and I have owned both and driven many examples of both. :y

Yeah, I think I'd go along with all of that. :y

Mate of mine used to have a nice Avenger Tiger with a pair of dell'ortos. :-*

Really? Tigers should have Webers!

I have a feeling it had a pair of Strombergs on when he got it, and he fitted them, so possible it wasn't entirely authentic. ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 06 July 2011, 19:44:59
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Got it even dirtier than it was racing through the backroads to and from Twiglet's house to pick some wheels ::)

 :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 06 July 2011, 23:47:13
Tilted tank the other way and filled it up again. Does this actually make any odds?

Must admit I wasn't sure how much was left in it. But seems the same to me.  :-/
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Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2011, 07:59:18
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Tilted tank the other way and filled it up again. Does this actually make any odds?

Must admit I wasn't sure how much was left in it. But seems the same to me.  :-/
I was surprised how much I had to tilt mine to stop it overfilling.  Even so, it tends to fill to around 67-68l, assuming those useless rather retards at BP have that much...
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Post by: TheDaddy on 07 July 2011, 17:32:55
I've done nothing today to the Black Beastie - but the idiot in his Land Rover in front of me in the Mackie’s drive through queue thought it would be good to reverse straight back into the front of mine.
 >:(
Can see a new front grill replaced soon.

On a brighter note - though quieter level, ordered the new exhaust - so will hopefully be getting that fitted soon.
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Post by: mantagte on 07 July 2011, 17:38:10
fitted new crank sensor
still wont start :'(
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Post by: albitz on 07 July 2011, 17:52:07
Left off working at cars/ bikes today and tidied my shed. Its been chaos since I started breaking Blackie. I put all the leftover Mig bitz into a couple of cardboard boxes and tidied everything else up to restore some order - I hate an untidy shed.
So, ready for another breaker now. :)..............not certain that it will be an Omega though. Depends what comes along. :-/
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Post by: RobG on 07 July 2011, 17:55:37
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Left off working at cars/ bikes today and tidied my shed. Its been chaos since I started breaking Blackie. I put all the leftover Mig bitz into a couple of cardboard boxes and tidied everything else up to restore some order - I hate an untidy shed.
So, ready for another breaker now. :)..............not certain that it will be an Omega though. Depends what comes along. :-/
Given your age I hope you labelled them ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: albitz on 07 July 2011, 18:03:38
Nah, I will just send you a pic with the  message "wots this?" :D :P ;D
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 07 July 2011, 18:07:00
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Nah, I will just send you a pic with the  message "wots this?" :D :P ;D

As long as you remember to remove the lens cover when taking the picture  :-[
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Post by: RobG on 07 July 2011, 18:16:29
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Nah, I will just send you a pic with the  message "wots this?" :D :P ;D
I can believe that ;D
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Post by: albitz on 07 July 2011, 18:19:48
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Nah, I will just send you a pic with the  message "wots this?" :D :P ;D

As long as you remember to remove the lens cover when taking the picture  :-[

I think weve all done that at least once. ;)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 07 July 2011, 18:25:04
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Nah, I will just send you a pic with the  message "wots this?" :D :P ;D

As long as you remember to remove the lens cover when taking the picture  :-[

I think weve all done that at least once. ;)

Or had your fingers in front of the lens
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Post by: Nick W on 08 July 2011, 00:19:53
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Left off working at cars/ bikes today and tidied my shed. Its been chaos since I started breaking Blackie. I put all the leftover Mig bitz into a couple of cardboard boxes and tidied everything else up to restore some order - I hate an untidy shed.
So, ready for another breaker now. :)..............not certain that it will be an Omega though. Depends what comes along. :-/
Given your age I hope you labelled them ;D ;D ;D

No need to label theam as anything other than 'Omega junk', so you don't need to waste any more time when in 10 years time you pull the box out, read the label and chuck it and it's contents in the nearest skip.
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Post by: Vamps on 08 July 2011, 00:35:39
Driven it to the Lakes meet...... :y :y :y
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 08 July 2011, 12:54:19
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Driven it to the Lakes meet...... :y :y :y

And it got there without any dramas ?  :-X
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2011, 14:43:50
Yesterday gave it a clean, filled the boot with camping gear and changed the oil. (Yuk! :o So much for the theory of getting away with longer changes on LPG). ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2011, 14:45:53
Oh, and noticed the cam cover gaskets are getting a bit more desperate. :-X
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Post by: Omegatoy on 08 July 2011, 19:59:55
yeehaa!!! today i did a deal, my suzuki Ltz quad,plus a few hundred euro,s for the mother of all sports quads

A fuel injected 700r Yamaha Raptor needing a little bit of TLC on its extremeties, runs and drives superb, just looks a little sorry for itself as its stood for 3 years under a tree!!now its worth double what i paid for it, but the guys was desperate!!so a couple days work on it including full service its then in use!!!
somehow i can see more injuries on the horizon ;D lolololol
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Post by: albitz on 08 July 2011, 21:21:52
700 quad sounds like fun. :y
Just spent half an hour trying to fit an Omega drivers door into my Omega - Im taking it to work do do some rust removal and spraying it over the weekend. It wouldnt fit inside the car despite me trying every possible angle. Got it to almost fit in the boot, with a few bungees to hold the bootlid down. A bit knackered now. ::)
Also hunted high and low in the shed for the two circlips which hold the headlamp washer jets in place on the bumper. I know which shelf they were sat on last week, but I cant find them anywhere now.  :(
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Post by: twiglet on 08 July 2011, 21:40:33
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700 quad sounds like fun. :y
Just spent half an hour trying to fit an Omega drivers door into my Omega - Im taking it to work do do some rust removal and spraying it over the weekend. It wouldnt fit inside the car despite me trying every possible angle. Got it to almost fit in the boot, with a few bungees to hold the bootlid down. A bit knackered now. ::)
Also hunted high and low in the shed for the two circlips which hold the headlamp washer jets in place on the bumper. I know which shelf they were sat on last week, but I cant find them anywhere now.  :(

I know where there is a decent estate going cheap! Might be a few bits missing though!!  :D ;D :y
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Post by: Gaffers on 08 July 2011, 21:44:33
Cleaned, repaired, ported and refurbed my spare heads ready for fitting tomorrow.
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Post by: albitz on 08 July 2011, 22:01:52
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Just spent half an hour trying to fit an Omega drivers door into my Omega - Im taking it to work do do some rust removal and spraying it over the weekend. It wouldnt fit inside the car despite me trying every possible angle. Got it to almost fit in the boot, with a few bungees to hold the bootlid down. A bit knackered now. ::)
Also hunted high and low in the shed for the two circlips which hold the headlamp washer jets in place on the bumper. I know which shelf they were sat on last week, but I cant find them anywhere now.  :(

I know where there is a decent estate going cheap! Might be a few bits missing though!!  :D ;D :y

Just a few ?? ::) ;D
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Post by: twiglet on 08 July 2011, 22:09:14
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Just spent half an hour trying to fit an Omega drivers door into my Omega - Im taking it to work do do some rust removal and spraying it over the weekend. It wouldnt fit inside the car despite me trying every possible angle. Got it to almost fit in the boot, with a few bungees to hold the bootlid down. A bit knackered now. ::)
Also hunted high and low in the shed for the two circlips which hold the headlamp washer jets in place on the bumper. I know which shelf they were sat on last week, but I cant find them anywhere now.  :(

I know where there is a decent estate going cheap! Might be a few bits missing though!!  :D ;D :y

Just a few ?? ::) ;D

More by the day!  ::) I have to say she is starting to look quite sorry for herself now...  :'(
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Post by: albitz on 08 July 2011, 22:20:14
Too late for sentimentality now Twig. ;D
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Post by: PhilRich on 08 July 2011, 22:23:33
Today Mathew I 'ave been mostly helping old ladies NOT cross the road! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: sticka_v8_init on 09 July 2011, 12:00:23
Front discs and pads (Mintex  ::)). Done the oil. Got a full coolant, plugs and brake fluid change left (i know i should have done it before the pads but heh :-[). If i get time then sunroof motor, mirrors not working & a look see at the A/C. :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2011, 12:35:35
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Oh, and noticed the cam cover gaskets are getting a bit more desperate. :-X

Which, on further investigation, is due to half of the cam cover bolts having worked loose. >:(

It's got a lot of miles to do this week. I hope the plug wells are dry... But have packed tools just in case. :-/
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Post by: Andy B on 09 July 2011, 14:23:31
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Which, on further investigation, is due to half of the cam cover bolts having worked loose. >:(
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What!? No torque wrench?  :-? ::)

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Post by: feeutfo on 10 July 2011, 01:43:18
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Oh, and noticed the cam cover gaskets are getting a bit more desperate. :-X

Which, on further investigation, is due to half of the cam cover bolts having worked loose.
Very common ime. On all 4 I,ve owned and several others I,ve worked on.
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Post by: albitz on 10 July 2011, 07:47:22
Mine are also weeping slightly around the bolts - must remember to get the little torque wrench out tomorrow.
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Post by: doog on 10 July 2011, 19:05:23
Took it out and wrung its neck  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 July 2011, 19:20:17
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I've done nothing today to the Black Beastie - but the thingy in his Land Rover in front of me in the Mackie’s drive through queue thought it would be good to reverse straight back into the front of mine.
 >:(
Can see a new front grill replaced soon.

On a brighter note - though quieter level, ordered the new exhaust - so will hopefully be getting that fitted soon.
Oh cocking hell. Why was the prat reversing? Was he that stupid (or did he come from Milton Keynes :P).


Which exhaust you gone for, given eternal and double backboxes are not 2 words you can currently use in same sentence?
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Post by: Gaffers on 11 July 2011, 10:20:40
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Oh, and noticed the cam cover gaskets are getting a bit more desperate. :-X

Which, on further investigation, is due to half of the cam cover bolts having worked loose.
Very common ime. On all 4 I,ve owned and several others I,ve worked on.

I have had this happen as well in the past.  Thread lock?  :-/
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Oh, and noticed the cam cover gaskets are getting a bit more desperate. :-X

Which, on further investigation, is due to half of the cam cover bolts having worked loose.
Very common ime. On all 4 I,ve owned and several others I,ve worked on.

I have had this happen as well in the past.  Thread lock?  :-/

lol why should this thread be locked? its quite entertaining!! :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2011, 18:11:45
Been playing with Gayboy's uphill gardening gayPod thingie.  Think I've found the cause of the fault, but so far only 2 of the subsequent issues.

Will leave for a day or so, as I'm getting weary-eyed with it currently.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 July 2011, 20:00:02
Well i've ordered an Eternal exhaust for Janes Estate... suppose I'd better look at getting it fitted and replace the internals of the cat with errr ummm, nothing!  ;)
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Post by: sport on 11 July 2011, 20:24:16
Just got back from Cornwall for 2 weeks , averaged 18 mpg gowning   down and  22 mpg back both doing 55 t0 65 towing my caravan . takes  me about 6 hours to do 285 miles. 
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Post by: TheDaddy on 11 July 2011, 20:34:51
Exhuast coming from eternalcar - they dont have the back twin box on there site, but you can order it directly, so they have put the package together.
Should be here tomorrow.
Want to get the exhaust on before the end of the month as I'm going down to Cardiff.
Reversing man is from Northampton and has agreed to pay for the damage that I had a estimate done for. Money that will be used for the doors and arches and will try and sort the front out myself.
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2011, 21:37:07
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Exhuast coming from eternalcar - they dont have the back twin box on there site, but you can order it directly, so they have put the package together.
Should be here tomorrow.
Want to get the exhaust on before the end of the month as I'm going down to Cardiff.
Reversing man is from Northampton and has agreed to pay for the damage that I had a estimate done for. Money that will be used for the doors and arches and will try and sort the front out myself.
:y
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Post by: feeutfo on 11 July 2011, 21:55:21
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Been playing with Gayboy's uphill gardening gayPod thingie.  Think I've found the cause of the fault, but so far only 2 of the subsequent issues.

Will leave for a day or so, as I'm getting weary-eyed with it currently.
Thanks TB  :)  sounds promising.

Today I mostly washed it, polished a couple more panels, and washed it again. Then the sun came out again and a couldnt keep up with the drying. Chasing water marks around the car.

Never mind, it's far far cleaner than it was. yuk!
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 July 2011, 22:44:30
Unloaded most of the stuff I brought back from the weekend as I couldn't be bothered when we got home at just after 1 this morning... Was a very good run home though :-X ::) ;D

Left a few bits in there as I don't see a lot of point taking them out to put them back in again ::) ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 July 2011, 17:13:33
Today I unloaded it, having got back at 3 am. On a recovery truck....

Because yesterday I parked it in the back of a stationary rigid in a queue on the M6. Was at less than 10 mph, no jolt, no airbags. Just the gentle crunching sound of the bonnet being peeled back through the headlights, radiators and slam panel.

In the battle between the My Omega and a DAF CF 26t rigid, the DAF lost its number plate light. A hollow victory though, as the DAF went on to win the war. :'(

 :-[It was bad enough to be such a tw4t to do it in the first place, but the had to arrange recovery myself in order to get home rather than be dumped at Preston station. >:(

Endless hours of insurance crap to endure now. They will only take the car to repair it as I won't let them take it away for assessment. Already trying to stitch me up with a poxyshytboxfiesta courtesy car >:(
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Post by: Jimbob on 12 July 2011, 17:16:18
thats bad luck Al...

and after that wishbone battle too!
(and how are / were the poly bushes?)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 July 2011, 17:26:12
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Just my luck though. :-[

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and after that wishbone battle too!
(and how are / were the poly bushes?)

Nice and tight, needs geometry checking as a bit of tyre scrub, just have to convince the assessor that the tyre wear is from the wishbones, not from driving 500yds off the M6 via a lorry. Droplinks still knocking too. Should have ordered a set with the arms ::).
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Post by: albitz on 12 July 2011, 17:44:19
finished making the cutouts in the fron bumper for the washer jets to fit into - then it was time to stop playing and go to work.
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2011, 19:10:06
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Today I unloaded it, having got back at 3 am. On a recovery truck....

Because yesterday I parked it in the back of a stationary rigid in a queue on the M6. Was at less than 10 mph, no jolt, no airbags. Just the gentle crunching sound of the bonnet being peeled back through the headlights, radiators and slam panel.

In the battle between the My Omega and a DAF CF 26t rigid, the DAF lost its number plate light. A hollow victory though, as the DAF went on to win the war. :'(

 :-[It was bad enough to be such a tw4t to do it in the first place, but the had to arrange recovery myself in order to get home rather than be dumped at Preston station. >:(

Endless hours of insurance crap to endure now. They will only take the car to repair it as I won't let them take it away for assessment. Already trying to stitch me up with a poxyshytboxfiesta courtesy car >:(
Oh shhhh... ...sugar  :'(

Still, only bent metal - car versus lorry could have ended worse :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 July 2011, 19:55:10
Oh that's a shame Al. Should be fixable surely?
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2011, 20:06:10
Burnt me finger on TheDaddy's brakes. Much to his amusement  >:(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 July 2011, 12:16:18
Got bonnet open, and partially stripped front end in order to give the assessor chance to do a proper estimate rather than a 'well that might be ok/this might need changing but we won't know for sure until we've stripped it' guesstimate. No chassis damage, just the slam panel/headlight housing/radiator supports. Oh and the headlights, bonnet, radiator, air filter housing, grill and battery ::) Needed a new rad anyway...

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Very, very true. Was a crap day for me, but know someone who went into hospital on Friday with a kidney infection, was released on Sunday, and had a fit on the way home. Now they can't drive for at least 6 months :'( Would have turned round on Friday if I'd heard... :-/ Puts things back in the right order me thinks.

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Definitely repairable, just waiting on estimate now.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 July 2011, 12:18:46
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Burnt me finger on TheDaddy's brakes. Much to his amusement 

Not sure which is more surprising:

How hot the brakes get, or that you forgot how hot the brakes get :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2011, 17:50:11
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Burnt me finger on TheDaddy's brakes. Much to his amusement 

Not sure which is more surprising:

How hot the brakes get, or that you forgot how hot the brakes get :-X
He sorted his poor brakes a week or so ago, and asked what I thought, so we took for a spin.

Got back, one rear disk has odd wear, so licked my finger and touched it. I didn't hear the hiss, so I pressed harder, wondering why it was cold....  ....must have been the weekend's alcohol that affected my senses ::)
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 July 2011, 19:40:21
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Burnt me finger on TheDaddy's brakes. Much to his amusement 

Not sure which is more surprising:

How hot the brakes get, or that you forgot how hot the brakes get :-X
He sorted his poor brakes a week or so ago, and asked what I thought, so we took for a spin.

Got back, one rear disk has odd wear, so licked my finger and touched it. I didn't hear the hiss, so I pressed harder, wondering why it was cold....  ....must have been the weekend's alcohol that affected my senses ::)

I did something similar at the weekend after using a grinder to shorten some threaded bar.. did the job, moved on to the next action and stuck my hand right on the hot end of the bar. "What's that strange sensation?" I thought, shortly before I realised it was the bar searing an imprint into the palm of my hand..
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Post by: lee4206 on 13 July 2011, 22:01:38
I've found out how much of a rust bucket my mig is and completely stripped  the rear end/subframe to sort. Also found out the rear subframe/diff bushes are shot(they fell apart when I undone them).
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Post by: Auto Addict on 13 July 2011, 22:32:12
Cleaned and polished it, was overdue.
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Post by: TheDaddy on 14 July 2011, 20:30:22
And the hard braking from 120mph might of added to the heat of the disk ? :-?

Exhaust swap out scheduled on Saturday at TheBoy's.
So the full decatted PowerFlow fruity exhaust coming off and an standard going on. Should please the wife anyway.
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 July 2011, 21:18:30
Must admit I'm not a fan of these single pipe from cat back exhausts. Too loud, and too slow... Flat mostly.  >:(

So I'm guessing with the inlet sorted, multi ram fixed, and exhaust breathing proper Daddy will be pleased....?  [smiley=evil.gif]

Shame couldn't dyno a before and after. :-/
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 July 2011, 21:19:31
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I've found out how much of a rust bucket my mig is and completely stripped  the rear end/subframe to sort. Also found out the rear subframe/diff bushes are shot(they fell apart when I undone them).
Any work needed on trailing arm bushes Lee?
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Post by: geoffr70 on 14 July 2011, 21:19:59
Topped up gearbox oil.

Note to self, only take level plug out when engine is running so as not to waste half a litre of atf!
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2011, 21:42:41
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And the hard braking from 120mph might of added to the heat of the disk ? :-?

Exhaust swap out scheduled on Saturday at TheBoy's.
So the full decatted PowerFlow fruity exhaust coming off and an standard going on. Should please the wife anyway.
Your brakes work fine now, TheDaddy. Unlike mine. McFatty was fully clenched earlier when we went to Maplins earlier.  If I'm honest, I clenched up a couple of times when trying to stop ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2011, 21:45:12
This evening, I have been having another look at Gayboy's uphill gardening gayPod thingie.

Bored with that, I started building his mixer circuit.
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 July 2011, 21:54:23
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This evening, I have been having another look at Gayboy's uphill gardening gayPod thingie.

Bored with that, I started building his mixer circuit.
:-[  thanks TB  :-[
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Post by: lee4206 on 14 July 2011, 22:12:06
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I've found out how much of a rust bucket my mig is and completely stripped  the rear end/subframe to sort. Also found out the rear subframe/diff bushes are shot(they fell apart when I undone them).
Any work needed on trailing arm bushes Lee?

Not sure yet. I'm concentrating on sorting the rust first and then I'll strip and sort the subframe.

What are you thinking/ wanting to know?.
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 July 2011, 22:24:19
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I've found out how much of a rust bucket my mig is and completely stripped  the rear end/subframe to sort. Also found out the rear subframe/diff bushes are shot(they fell apart when I undone them).
Any work needed on trailing arm bushes Lee?

Not sure yet. I'm concentrating on sorting the rust first and then I'll strip and sort the subframe.

What are you thinking/ wanting to know?.
 
Trying to get a general idea of life expectancy/condition and weather they are worth changing. My quite possibly flawed logic tells me that all the other bushes on the car need replacing by now, even on the newest omegas. With the excetion of the small dif bushes, which don't seem to fail,  which Mark confirms. We don't have much experience with trailing arm bushes.

Any pics or thoughts if you dismantle them would be good I guess.  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 July 2011, 14:24:13
Bought it a new slam panel assembly.  ::) :-[ :-X

Car parts connexion came good again. :y Only a 90% discount though. :D

Local dealer will paint it and fit it for £250. Small price to pay, me thinks, to get the only bit of welding that it needs done right. All else is nuts and bolts - grown up Lego. ::)

Just waiting for the official verdict from the Deskengineer before I decide whether to claim or not. Guesstimate was £5k :o >:( WTFITA?

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Oh yes. £1100 should cover it, if I get Local dealer to paint the wings and bonnet while they're at it. :)
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Post by: TheDaddy on 16 July 2011, 08:23:01
Looks like I'm going to get very wet today changing the exhaust.  :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 July 2011, 08:36:46
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Looks like I'm going to get very wet today changing the exhaust.  :'(
Yup, its hacking it down here.  Ho hum.
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Post by: TheDaddy on 16 July 2011, 09:46:59
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Looks like I'm going to get very wet today changing the exhaust.  :'(
Yup, its hacking it down here.  Ho hum.

At least it will cool the exhaust down quickly.
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Post by: omegod on 16 July 2011, 16:25:15
Took the siggy for it's MOT, failed on coil spring(now replaced) corrosion on a brake pipe( came up a treat with a rub and underseal)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 July 2011, 18:53:34
Done the droplinks on the estate and the Eternal exhaust is on it's way....  :y
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 16 July 2011, 18:57:41
Nice easy oil and filter change :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 July 2011, 22:59:15
Liberated the radiator, condensor and all 3 fans. Stripped bumper and wings off. Removed 2/3rds of the old slam panel in anticipation of new one which should arrive on Friday.  :)

Scrape on bumper flattened and now painted, just a final wipe with some very fine wet and dry tomorrow and the bumper will be as good as new.  8-)

Thank goodness the car is white... Even my dogs would struggle to mismatch it. :D
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Post by: albitz on 17 July 2011, 14:49:30
Took the front bumper off to get the H/L washers up and running. All going smoothly, just over half way through - then it started tipping it down.
If it doesnt stop I will retire to the shed to finish working on the drivers door which is soon to be fitted.
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2011, 20:49:00
Yesterday, chrisgixer and I, and TheDaddy briefly, but he had to get back, did the brake fluid on TBE, and we popped some new pads on the front to replace the awful Ferrodo ones that were on there.  Bit more of a pain that it should have been, got air in the ABS unit  :-[. What a pillock I am ;D

Not had chance to drive it, so not idea if its cured it. Need to remember to bed the pads in before I test it ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 17 July 2011, 21:20:55
Oil and filter on the DTi tonight, will have to do Jane's estate this week as well.

Long may the 4 for 3 oil offer continue!
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Post by: feeutfo on 17 July 2011, 21:34:05
TB and I, well TB almost completely, spent a good portion of today working on my ice project, almost there. And I'm massively grateful.  :)

Thanks Mr and Mrs TB.  :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2011, 21:35:54
Packed up the (wet  >:() tent and set off home from Cornwall and realised immediately that the indicators weren't working. ::)

Determined it was the flasher unit. 15 minutes later I had a new one from the local Halfrauds and all was well again. Not often you can say you fixed a car with bits from Halfrauds these days (unless it's suffering a lack of blue LEDs). ;D
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Post by: Omegatoy on 17 July 2011, 22:33:42
sprayed the top coat on the botom half af a T3 camper, :-/
 left it to dry and harden off, shot home, and stripped me new 700 raptor down to find out exactly what work i have to do before i can go play on it!!!
around a week of afternoons or so should see it in top order again, got to find some decent tyres though!! ;D!
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Post by: albitz on 17 July 2011, 22:35:14
Finished installing headlamp washers. Did a little bit of spraying to a door rub strip. Sprayed a lot of penetrating fluid on the exhaust joints/ bolts etc. hoping to remove and replace it in the next few days - rain and time constraints depending.
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Post by: TheDaddy on 17 July 2011, 22:35:44
With great help from TheBoy and chrisgixer, put a new standard exhaust + cats on the MV6.
LH Lamba sensor refused to play the game, so ended up having to replace it, but eventually got it all done.

Very quite now - should please the wife. ;D

TheBoy also replaced the fuel filter whilst laid out under it. :)

Need to get the problem sensor out, then PowerFlow exhaust will be going on Ebay.

Many thanks to TheBoy and chrisgixer for there help and support. Much appreciated - Top Top guys.

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Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 July 2011, 04:47:08
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Need to remember to bed the pads in before I test it

Best let mrs TB drive it for a bit first. You would'nt want to forget and cook them inadvertently. ::)

Also don't touch them afterwards. They might be hot... :D

(ducks for passing lorry :-X)
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Post by: Bionic on 18 July 2011, 06:35:11
Hi m8,
Washed and waxed again to keep it nice! Might do a bit on Monday if the weather is fine. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2011, 09:22:56
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Packed up the (wet  >:() tent and set off home from Cornwall and realised immediately that the indicators weren't working. ::)

Determined it was the flasher unit. 15 minutes later I had a new one from the local Halfrauds and all was well again. Not often you can say you fixed a car with bits from Halfrauds these days (unless it's suffering a lack of blue LEDs). ;D
Thats it! You've cracked it! You have answered the long standing query about BMW owners never indicating....  ....Halfords don't sell flasher units for beemers!  Well done on this discovery.

I believe this is why the BMW robots never leave the outside lane - they can't indicate to get in, so they have to stay there.
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Post by: henryd on 18 July 2011, 10:23:51
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sprayed the top coat on the botom half af a T3 camper, :-/
 left it to dry and harden off, shot home, and stripped me new 700 raptor down to find out exactly what work i have to do before i can go play on it!!!
around a week of afternoons or so should see it in top order again, got to find some decent tyres though!! ;D!

now that I would like to see,biggest I have is a trex 500 with A109 fuselage,pics please ;)
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Post by: albitz on 18 July 2011, 15:50:02
Removed the centre boxes and rear box. came in for a spot of lunch before going back out to drill out the o/s cat studs and then replace the boxes.
It has now started to absolutely tip it down, and it looks like its here to stay. :'(
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Post by: RobG on 18 July 2011, 16:12:15
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Removed the centre boxes and rear box. came in for a spot of lunch before going back out to drill out the o/s cat studs and then replace the boxes.
It has now started to absolutely tip it down, and it looks like its here to stay. :'(
You`ll be under the car. What are you, a bloody sugar cube ;D ;D ;D :P
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Post by: albitz on 18 July 2011, 16:13:49
No, just old and arthritic. ::)
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Post by: RobG on 18 July 2011, 16:15:26
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No, just old and arthritic. ::)
Shouldn`t be breaking motors then :P
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Post by: albitz on 18 July 2011, 16:27:06
You sound like my wife. ;D
Its almost stopped raining now, so Im off out to lie in the puddles and drill some studs out. I love cars me. ::)
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Post by: RobG on 18 July 2011, 16:30:53
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You sound like my wife. ;D
Its almost stopped raining now, so Im off out to pee in the puddles and drill some studs out. I love cars me. ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 July 2011, 20:44:04
Finished drilling spot welds. Gently persuaded the remainder of the slam panel to fall off  :-X

If anyone happened to have a V8 lying around I reckon now would be a good time to drop one in ::)

 Obviously such a scheme would involve time and money, both of which are in short supply. :-/

P.s this is not really a wanted ad for a V8 :P
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Post by: BlueBridge on 18 July 2011, 20:44:29
Finally fitted my towbar,  whilst panicking in case the car collapsed on top of me, just got to do the electrics tomorrow, then put it to the test when we go camping at the weekend :y

Jon
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Post by: VXL V6 on 18 July 2011, 21:02:40
Estate oil and filter changed, even topped up the washer fluid!  ;D
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Post by: albitz on 18 July 2011, 21:49:14
Gave up on the exhaust replacment due to, initially torrential rain and then knackered my remaining stock of drill bits trying to drill the studs out of the o/s cat.
Will fire up the Honda in the morning to go and replenish drill bit stock and then get back on it. Im supposed to be collecting a car in Dartford tomorrow (or Weds. am) and visiting Twiglet tomorrow evening.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 July 2011, 08:00:31
Stripped serviced and adjusted the handbrake and fitted new rear pads.

Checked and topped up the sludge pump fluid.

General check round on bulbs, suspension/steering components etc...

..all on AA's car!
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Post by: Shelby on 19 July 2011, 08:23:01
Last night was an attempt (an failed) to remove the cat pipe.  Damn lambda sensor will well and truly stuck in and the mount next to it is going to have to have bolt cut off, back under it again tonight.

I do like cutting it fine, need this done to get it through its MOT this week so we can use it to go camping on Saturday!
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Post by: feeutfo on 19 July 2011, 10:38:49
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Last night was an attempt (an failed) to remove the cat pipe.  Damn lambda sensor will well and truly stuck in and the mount next to it is going to have to have bolt cut off, back under it again tonight.

I do like cutting it fine, need this done to get it through its MOT this week so we can use it to go camping on Saturday!
We had a need for something like this (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&q=lambda+sensor+removal+socket&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=981&bih=661&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7390865937539425807&sa=X&ei=rU8lTt_OJ8u18QOuxZCHCw&ved=0CIYBEPMCMAk) at the weekend, bloody thing would not come out.
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Post by: Shelby on 19 July 2011, 11:51:33
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Last night was an attempt (an failed) to remove the cat pipe.  Damn lambda sensor will well and truly stuck in and the mount next to it is going to have to have bolt cut off, back under it again tonight.

I do like cutting it fine, need this done to get it through its MOT this week so we can use it to go camping on Saturday!
We had a need for something like this (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&q=lambda+sensor+removal+socket&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=981&bih=661&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7390865937539425807&sa=X&ei=rU8lTt_OJ8u18QOuxZCHCw&ved=0CIYBEPMCMAk) at the weekend, bloody thing would not come out.

Non-removal definately seems to be the trend  >:( I really don't have the money to buy a new on (account is almost empty until I get paid Friday), so even looking at getting anything (working) as cheap as possible to get me through the MOT.  SWMBO is not happy  :-?
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Post by: albitz on 19 July 2011, 14:59:40
Finished drilling out the cat studs and replaced the centre and rear boxes.Thats enough for one day. ::)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 July 2011, 16:32:27
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Last night was an attempt (an failed) to remove the cat pipe.  Damn lambda sensor will well and truly stuck in and the mount next to it is going to have to have bolt cut off, back under it again tonight.

I do like cutting it fine, need this done to get it through its MOT this week so we can use it to go camping on Saturday!
We had a need for something like this (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&q=lambda+sensor+removal+socket&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=981&bih=661&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7390865937539425807&sa=X&ei=rU8lTt_OJ8u18QOuxZCHCw&ved=0CIYBEPMCMAk) at the weekend, bloody thing would not come out.

I have one of those and they dont work that well TBH.

When they are seized in then thats it!
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 19 July 2011, 17:58:45
poured some "stuff" in the expansion tank, then water hopefully for the last time- getting bored filling kettle when not for coffee  >:(
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Post by: o-meg-a on 19 July 2011, 18:04:41
What "stuff" did you put in?
I found the only one that really ever worked well for me was K-Seal.

Sealed a couple of rads with that.

Will supposedly seal blocks too, but that might be a bit far fetched.
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 19 July 2011, 18:21:26
'Twas K-seal
Have used it before about 9 months ago, seemed to stop it until recently.
Can't find a leak anywhere, even after adding some UV reactive fluid (don't ask) and a 400w blacklight, God knows where it's all going!
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 19 July 2011, 18:22:36
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'Twas K-seal
Have used it before about 9 months ago, seemed to stop it until recently.
Can't find a leak anywhere, even after adding some UV reactive fluid (don't ask) and a 400w blacklight, God knows where it's all going!

And no, it wasn't what you're thinking, get your mind outta the gutter!!!   :-[
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Post by: feeutfo on 19 July 2011, 20:31:04
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Last night was an attempt (an failed) to remove the cat pipe.  Damn lambda sensor will well and truly stuck in and the mount next to it is going to have to have bolt cut off, back under it again tonight.

I do like cutting it fine, need this done to get it through its MOT this week so we can use it to go camping on Saturday!
We had a need for something like this (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&q=lambda+sensor+removal+socket&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=981&bih=661&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7390865937539425807&sa=X&ei=rU8lTt_OJ8u18QOuxZCHCw&ved=0CIYBEPMCMAk) at the weekend, bloody thing would not come out.

I have one of those and they dont work that well TBH.

When they are seized in then thats it!
The one I had in mind has a complete circumference to it and the cable and plug fit through the hole in the side. But couldn't find it. It wouldn't fit the omega anyway as the size of the lambda nut is smaller than the plug obviously, so it has to be a slotted jobby.

Certainly The Daddy's wasnt coming out for anyone. Although we didn't have a lambda specific tool, hardened crows foot socket and glow plug sockets had no effect. As you say,seized. Even put it in a vice once cat removed, no chance.

But wondered if we'd had the correct tool to start with... Doesn't sound like it would have affected the outcome.

I guess cutting the bulk of the head off and drilling out the thread might remove it to save the cat. Although it was working ok prior to.  :-/
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Post by: SIR Philbutt on 19 July 2011, 21:48:43
Off to the Cote soon  8-) so current one got new oil filter oil & new plugs, during which found oil in the plug wells and thanks to oof found that the cam cover bolts where not tight. Tightened and Cleaned it all up and will check again during trip, whilst carrying replacement (vauxhall) gasket etc to do if required. Wow i'm brave.

Previous one, which I have just sold on fleabay, jump started after a 5 week rest and now the spanner light is coming on after a few mins aaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhh  :'(. This is hopefully going to be the cam sensor and I can get one tomorrow otherwise sale is going south with me.

Anyone had anything similar? Is it because battery was flat?
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Post by: o-meg-a on 20 July 2011, 03:51:49
if you cant see where it's leaking from, would i be right in suggesting that it may be HBV?

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Post by: Shelby on 20 July 2011, 08:17:21
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Last night was an attempt (an failed) to remove the cat pipe.  Damn lambda sensor will well and truly stuck in and the mount next to it is going to have to have bolt cut off, back under it again tonight.

I do like cutting it fine, need this done to get it through its MOT this week so we can use it to go camping on Saturday!
We had a need for something like this (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&q=lambda+sensor+removal+socket&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=981&bih=661&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7390865937539425807&sa=X&ei=rU8lTt_OJ8u18QOuxZCHCw&ved=0CIYBEPMCMAk) at the weekend, bloody thing would not come out.

I have one of those and they dont work that well TBH.

When they are seized in then thats it!
The one I had in mind has a complete circumference to it and the cable and plug fit through the hole in the side. But couldn't find it. It wouldn't fit the omega anyway as the size of the lambda nut is smaller than the plug obviously, so it has to be a slotted jobby.

Certainly The Daddy's wasnt coming out for anyone. Although we didn't have a lambda specific tool, hardened crows foot socket and glow plug sockets had no effect. As you say,seized. Even put it in a vice once cat removed, no chance.

But wondered if we'd had the correct tool to start with... Doesn't sound like it would have affected the outcome.

I guess cutting the bulk of the head off and drilling out the thread might remove it to save the cat. Although it was working ok prior to.  :-/

Well finally got the cat pipe off last night (lambda still sitting there taunting me), had to angle grind the center mount bracket off the pipe as that bolt was shot.

Damn I hate garages with air tools, the four bolts connecting cat pipe to manifold were stupidly tight (only been on there 2 months), had a right nightmare trying to get those undone.

Ill have another go at getting the sensor out tonight if I have got the new cat pipe in place on the car, going to order a replacement sensor this morning anyway.  If it does come out it will do as an emergency spare.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 21 July 2011, 21:56:50
Today I are mostly be doing a modification and check of a LPG loom in preparation for an installation being done this weekend ::)
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Post by: raywilb on 21 July 2011, 23:15:23
cleared the scuttle, wellies needed when sat in the passenger seat. i cannot believe how much water  was actually in it.
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Post by: Vamps on 22 July 2011, 00:40:55
I fitted a new coil pack, which hopefully has cured my misfiring problem.....whilst I was in car fixing mode I also replaced the washer bottle float so clearing the message on the dash saying it was empty..... :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 July 2011, 20:24:54
Picked up most of the bits for the front end today. All fits together nicely. :y

Also discovered that you can't get an Omega bonnet in a Vectra C Estate. >:(

So tomorrow I'll be taking one of the minibuses up to Heathrow to pick the bonnet up ::)
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Post by: PaulW on 22 July 2011, 20:26:20
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1309431627/12#12

That's pretty much it, basically fitted everything I'd bought from VX, and got the engine running  :y
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Post by: PaulW on 22 July 2011, 20:27:46
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Also discovered that you can't get an Omega bonnet in a Vectra C Estate. >:(

Maybe not, but believe it or not, you *CAN* fit the boot from a saloon facelift in the back of a Ford Ka :D
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Post by: Andy B on 22 July 2011, 21:02:17
Not even driven mine today, but SWMBO used it to go shopping and managed to scrape the rear nearside door on the garden wall. Having hit the wall, she seems to have deemed it necessary to carry on moving and get the whole length of the door .................. WTF didn't she stop once she'd hit it?  >:( >:( >:(

Bloody women drivers!!!!!!1
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Post by: johnnycboy on 22 July 2011, 21:14:11
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Today I are mostly be doing a modification and check of a LPG loom in preparation for an installation being done this weekend ::)

Hopefully ;)
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Post by: Vamps on 22 July 2011, 21:28:54
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Not even driven mine today, but SWMBO used it to go shopping and managed to scrape the rear nearside door on the garden wall. Having hit the wall, she seems to have deemed it necessary to carry on moving and get the whole length of the door .................. WTF didn't she stop once she'd hit it?  >:( >:( >:(

Bloody women drivers!!!!!!1

I do hope you reassured her by telling her "Not to worry dear, it is only a car"........... :D :D
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Post by: Andy B on 22 July 2011, 21:49:31
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I do hope you reassured her by telling her "Not to worry dear, it is only a car"........... :D :D

Of course ...........................


I didn't! Just last week end I went down to the lcal body shop that's done various bits to the car over the years & asked him if he'd re-attach a door nudge strip (been a bit iff since it was removed & replaced last year) He Sikaflex'd & trim taped it back for me & then we stck a bit of gaffer tape at each end to help till the Sikaflex went off. I'd not even got around to removing the tape before she scraped the same f***ing door!  >:(
The drive is wide enough to comfortably park 3 cars side by side and she decides that she's try to park the Omega within a fag paper from the wall. She parks her bloody Smart all over the soddin drive .................

I'm still pi$$ed off  >:( ....... even though it's only a car!!!!!!!!
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Post by: albitz on 22 July 2011, 22:01:07
Fitted a indicator stalk and instrument bezel(thanks Twiglet) at 7am this morning.
Finished work at 8am. :)
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Post by: jonnycool on 22 July 2011, 22:46:15
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Also discovered that you can't get an Omega bonnet in a Vectra C Estate. >:(

Maybe not, but believe it or not, you *CAN* fit the boot from a saloon facelift in the back of a Ford Ka :D
Hell of an avatar you've got there Paul  :o
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Post by: feeutfo on 22 July 2011, 23:48:04
Mounted the uphill garden controller on the hand brake surround and hid it's cable and the Nokia car kit cable under the gear lever surround.

Drilled some holes in an inlet manifold and packed the car.  :)
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Post by: zirk on 23 July 2011, 10:57:04
Another Bonnet Strap broken (under hood), kicked the tyres, wriggled the exhaust, had a cup of tea, thought long and hard about it, decided to make a Bonnet release tool from a bit of copper pipe lying around, 30 mins later having another cup of tea and looking inside the Engine Bay.

Chris.  :)
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Post by: Crazycarzowner on 23 July 2011, 11:06:16
Not mine, but found leak on my brothers Mondeo. This time its coming from the thermostat housing.  ::) ::) ::)
I'm not kidding, this car's had more bloody water leaks than a sponge. I've already replaced 3 waterpipes this year!!!
Now all I've got to do is get a new one (plastic one & its knacked) then start on the drop links. How the passenger side one passed the MOT the other week I'll never know  :-?
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Post by: manc-miggy on 23 July 2011, 13:10:23
Well I left it with the lads at work to detail it while I went an did some work gave them time to play with there new toys including a pot of wax costing £500 (not sure I belive them on that) it says its so safe you can eat it hmmm let me think about that -NO- lol

Oh and fitted my 18" mv alloys that have been refurbed looks pimp again  8-)
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Post by: Jimbob on 23 July 2011, 13:47:58
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Well I left it with the lads at work to detail it while I went an did some work gave them time to play with there new toys including a pot of wax costing £500 (not sure I belive them on that) it says its so safe you can eat it hmmm let me think about that -NO- lol

Oh and fitted my 18" mv alloys that have been refurbed looks pimp again  8-)


my next door neighbour uses similarly priced wax!  now its good, but is it worth that?  not to me it aint!
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2011, 14:43:36
Taken it to bits. ::)

Cam belt, water pump, plugs, cam cover gaskets, thermostat, LPG vapour filter and a new heater hose to be fitted this afternoon.
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Post by: ninjapirate on 23 July 2011, 17:22:22
Cus im  a total pro, i took the breather stuff apart and cleaned it.
i say total pro, im not really as i didnt have the right size torx socket so the throttle body hasnt been taken off and cleaned....  lol i done what i could, main thing is i know how to do it now and next time will be much quicker.

i did fit a KN filter aswell, only reason being i like the noise when you floor it. which isnt that often but still...
(havnt used a heat shield or anything cus thats just how i roll)

So far, after a 40 mile drive, it all seems pretty good hasnt hesitated like it did, pulls much stronger to the red area, and feels more responsive. inside the throttle body was pretty darn black so should have that off monday and cleaned when i get some new shiney sockets lol
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Post by: noel on 23 July 2011, 18:11:55
did an oil & filter change on sons astra sport .then took my v6 for a blurt happy days  : ;D ;D
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Post by: albitz on 23 July 2011, 18:45:46
Not done anything, but just nipped down to the LPG party at Johnnycboys house.It was a bit of a mini OOF meet as mine was the fifth Omega to be parked at his house. Beaconboy and mate had also turned up to say hello etc.
Theyve made good progress today.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 July 2011, 20:18:12
yesterday transmission oil changed..mobil 1 75 w 90

today differential oil changed .. castrol ep 90.. and the old one was worse than a water and mud mixture.. :o
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 July 2011, 01:25:12
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Taken it to bits. ::)

Cam belt, water pump, plugs, cam cover gaskets, thermostat, LPG vapour filter and a new heater hose to be fitted this afternoon.

OK. I lied. I left it in bits and went to Southampton to see the James taylor quartet and get pi$$ed. ::)

But, tomorrow morning... ;D
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 24 July 2011, 22:57:47
Stripped paneling and door cover off Transit to find an irritating rattle that has been driving me mad. Replaced the cam cover gasket on Omega and then cleaned the oil off the block where it had been seeping . Traced the source of a misfire . :y
Had a couple of hours more to myself so decided to have a go at this "Claying " malarky .....
I bought a Meguirs kit some two years ago but was very sceptical as to what it would achieve .
Anyway , I'm impressed . Paint surface is glass smooth and after polishing the car with Auto Glym super resin it certainly shines . Well worth the effort.
This is a poor photo as it was raining outside but it shows the results on the roof.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Omega/100_0697_00.jpg)
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Post by: jonnycool on 25 July 2011, 06:07:56
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Stripped paneling and door cover off Transit to find an irritating rattle that has been driving me mad. Replaced the cam cover gasket on Omega and then cleaned the oil off the block where it had been seeping . Traced the source of a misfire . :y
Had a couple of hours more to myself so decided to have a go at this "Claying " malarky .....
I bought a Meguirs kit some two years ago but was very sceptical as to what it would achieve .
Anyway , I'm impressed . Paint surface is glass smooth and after polishing the car with Auto Glym super resin it certainly shines . Well worth the effort.
This is a poor photo as it was raining outside but it shows the results on the roof.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Omega/100_0697_00.jpg)
Bloody Hell that's good  :o

At first glance there I thought you'd cut the metal out of the roof and fashioned a new shape out of wooden batons - took me a while to realise what I was looking at  ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 July 2011, 10:01:20
Drove it, which is quite impressive considering the state of dismantle it was in at tea time yesterday.
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2011, 13:03:35
Filled mine with gas twice on Saturday. Will need more next time I use it  :'(
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 25 July 2011, 14:16:59
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Stripped paneling and door cover off Transit to find an irritating rattle that has been driving me mad. Replaced the cam cover gasket on Omega and then cleaned the oil off the block where it had been seeping . Traced the source of a misfire . :y
Had a couple of hours more to myself so decided to have a go at this "Claying " malarky .....
I bought a Meguirs kit some two years ago but was very sceptical as to what it would achieve .
Anyway , I'm impressed . Paint surface is glass smooth and after polishing the car with Auto Glym super resin it certainly shines . Well worth the effort.
This is a poor photo as it was raining outside but it shows the results on the roof.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Omega/100_0697_00.jpg)

 :-?

for once I tought I'm looking a 16 th century galleon ;D

good work :y
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Post by: DaveA on 25 July 2011, 16:30:23
Went to Heathrow yesterday to pick my niece up, brimmed tank, pumped tyres to load pressure and off I went. Did journey there and back in 4 hours 15 minuets, (not including waiting ages for niece to come through customs), 248mls brimmed tank this morning, it took 36.5lts that's about 32 mph. Dashboard was telling me I averaged 38.6 mpg?????  Who's maths are wrong mine or the cars 8-) 8-) :'(   
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2011, 18:00:17
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Went to Heathrow yesterday to pick my niece up, brimmed tank, pumped tyres to load pressure and off I went. Did journey there and back in 4 hours 15 minuets, (not including waiting ages for niece to come through customs), 248mls brimmed tank this morning, it took 36.5lts that's about 32 mph. Dashboard was telling me I averaged 38.6 mpg?????  Who's maths are wrong mine or the cars 8-) 8-) :'(   
Did you reset FC before journey?
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Post by: ninjapirate on 25 July 2011, 18:53:00
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Went to Heathrow yesterday to pick my niece up, brimmed tank, pumped tyres to load pressure and off I went. Did journey there and back in 4 hours 15 minuets, (not including waiting ages for niece to come through customs), 248mls brimmed tank this morning, it took 36.5lts that's about 32 mph. Dashboard was telling me I averaged 38.6 mpg?????  Who's maths are wrong mine or the cars 8-) 8-) :'(   

i cant get anywhere near that in my 2.2 manual lol long trip, behaving myself 32mpg at best

http://www.fuel-economy.co.uk/calc.shtml  see what that says you done
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 July 2011, 18:55:32
i drove back from brum airport yesterday. brimmed her with juice, pumped up tyres, checked oil and water and cleaned her. all great.

now i got to attend to the wheel arch rust (AGAIN!!!!), get the obstruction out so the rear passenger window goes up and down properly  ::) and then fit my replacement ECU.

Ill have all that done within a decade i reckon  ;D
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Post by: Ken T on 25 July 2011, 19:52:06
I changed the plugs....what a battle :D.

I also change the oil, but couldn't get the oil filter off due to it being torqued up something fierce. I'll perhaps take it to a service station and watch them struggle.  :y


My oil leak is....  :'( :'( :'(

Ken
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Post by: RobG on 25 July 2011, 19:58:00
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I changed the plugs....what a battle :D.

I also change the oil, but couldn't get the oil filter off due to it being torqued up something fierce. I'll perhaps take it to a service station and watch them struggle.  :y


My oil leak is....  :'( :'( :'(

Ken
Turning it the right way :question
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Post by: Ken T on 25 July 2011, 21:24:13
I hope so, anticlockwise ?

Ken
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Post by: DaveA on 26 July 2011, 08:50:10
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Went to Heathrow yesterday to pick my niece up, brimmed tank, pumped tyres to load pressure and off I went. Did journey there and back in 4 hours 15 minuets, (not including waiting ages for niece to come through customs), 248mls brimmed tank this morning, it took 36.5lts that's about 32 mph. Dashboard was telling me I averaged 38.6 mpg?????  Who's maths are wrong mine or the cars 8-) 8-) :'(   
Did you reset FC before journey?

Hope it's not a daft question, whats' the FC??

That's average 32 MPG  not MPH, by the way :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2011, 21:45:53
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Went to Heathrow yesterday to pick my niece up, brimmed tank, pumped tyres to load pressure and off I went. Did journey there and back in 4 hours 15 minuets, (not including waiting ages for niece to come through customs), 248mls brimmed tank this morning, it took 36.5lts that's about 32 mph. Dashboard was telling me I averaged 38.6 mpg?????  Who's maths are wrong mine or the cars 8-) 8-) :'(   
Did you reset FC before journey?

Hope it's not a daft question, whats' the FC??

That's average 32 MPG  not MPH, by the way :y
Fuel Computer. ie, MID/GID/CID
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2011, 21:48:50
Repaired a keyfob for TheDaddy, as the poor sod can't lock his car. Reckon somebody has already had a fair hack it it previously, so we'll have to wait and see if it holds.  Didn't want to spend too long on it, easier just to give him another and program it up than waste more than and hour on it.

Whilst I had the iron out, replaced the switches in one of TBE's fobs.  Had the switches for over a year - it was one of my first planned jobs for it, but only just got around to it ::)
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Post by: TheDaddy on 27 July 2011, 13:31:17
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Repaired a keyfob for TheDaddy, as the poor sod can't lock his car. Reckon somebody has already had a fair hack it it previously, so we'll have to wait and see if it holds.  Didn't want to spend too long on it, easier just to give him another and program it up than waste more than and hour on it.

Whilst I had the iron out, replaced the switches in one of TBE's fobs.  Had the switches for over a year - it was one of my first planned jobs for it, but only just got around to it ::)

You are the soldering king...... :o
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Post by: robmac on 27 July 2011, 13:38:26
did cambelt kit and aircon condensor today and yesterday. lovely to hear it fire up after a nightmare getting the cams to line up properly, many times i had to remove the belt and start over again but got there in the end. getting aircon gassed up tomorrow afternoon so hopefully that'll be two jobs sorted now. :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 July 2011, 15:21:22
Gained a 12 month ticket on it!
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2011, 18:55:01
Fixed TheDaddy's other fob
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Post by: Jimbob on 27 July 2011, 19:59:58
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Gained a 12 month ticket on it!


Me too!  well 12.5 month here  :D
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Post by: Entwood on 27 July 2011, 20:04:53
Roof rack, top box, bike racks fitted (and filled !!  :)  )

Boot filled, backseat half full... left room for the cold box which is cooling down on mains overnight before going to 12V on the back seat .. must have cold beer on arrival ....  :)

Yup .. that time of year again ... off with the 'van to France ... see you all in a couple of weeks .. :)
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Post by: feeutfo on 27 July 2011, 22:48:23
Changed the oil and filter. Went surprisingly well, didn't spill any down me arm. But noticed play in pas side wheel baring. Which I had changed about 8 months ago. >:(

So, wheel off, cap off, wheel on, big bar on Halfords ratchet. No chance. Bigger bar on Halfords ratchet, still no chance. Removed the nut, greased it, tried again, no chance. Removed double section jack handle placed inside the bar on Ratchet, almost 1.5 meters of leverage... snapped the extent ion needed for the ratchet to clear the wheel. Perhaps not surprisingly.

Still play in the baring. 'dangle berries'.

New baring time I think.
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Post by: RobG on 27 July 2011, 22:54:45
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Roof rack, top box, bike racks fitted (and filled !!  :)  )

Boot filled, backseat half full... left room for the cold box which is cooling down on mains overnight before going to 12V on the back seat .. must have cold beer on arrival ....  :)

Yup .. that time of year again ... off with the 'van to France ... see you all in a couple of weeks .. :)
Enjoy Nige :y
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Post by: Andy B on 27 July 2011, 22:57:26
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Yup .. that time of year again ... off with the 'van to France ... see you all in a couple of weeks .. :)

Enjoy your holiday  :y :y :y
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Post by: albitz on 28 July 2011, 00:27:08
Touched up a few stone chips - wasnt time for much
else as I had one of my rare days out at the shops in Colchester.
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 28 July 2011, 15:02:30
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Crapis were a psuedo sports car for posers.A Cortina in drag, with that long bonnet/ front end giving built in terminal understeer. Give me a well sorted Avenger over a crapi any day - and I have owned both and driven many examples of both. :y

Yeah, I think I'd go along with all of that. :y

Mate of mine used to have a nice Avenger Tiger with a pair of dell'ortos. :-*

Really? Tigers should have Webers!

I have a feeling it had a pair of Strombergs on when he got it, and he fitted them, so possible it wasn't entirely authentic. ;)


Some hade Strombergs - pair of 1.5 - fitted to GT Tiger had twin 40DCOE

Avenger and Sunbeam lumps were the same Ti was a Tiger 1600
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 28 July 2011, 15:03:25
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And with uprated front struts/ springs on the front and spax adjustables/ stiffer springs at the rear they could be made to handle quite nicely (within the limitations of the basic design) and were, in their day, a reasonably competitive rally car. :y
Martin Imber is going to love this..... ::) ;D


When I was in hospital being dismantled :o :o
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Post by: robmac on 28 July 2011, 17:38:57
had the aircon refilled after replacing the condensor yesterday. all properly done this time, not like shit fit do it. sniff tested and no leaks. ice cold now!!! result. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2011, 18:36:36
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Changed the oil and filter. Went surprisingly well, didn't spill any down me arm. But noticed play in pas side wheel baring. Which I had changed about 8 months ago. >:(

So, wheel off, cap off, wheel on, big bar on Halfords ratchet. No chance. Bigger bar on Halfords ratchet, still no chance. Removed the nut, greased it, tried again, no chance. Removed double section jack handle placed inside the bar on Ratchet, almost 1.5 meters of leverage... snapped the extent ion needed for the ratchet to clear the wheel. Perhaps not surprisingly.

Still play in the baring. 'dangle berries'.

New baring time I think.
That reminds me, I need to take back that adapter I broke on TheDaddy's exhaust.  If I can find it in the garage  :-[
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Post by: albitz on 28 July 2011, 18:57:17
Did some serious paintwork renovation on an MX5.Owner was well pleased. :)
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 28 July 2011, 19:58:18
installed an extra fuel check valve in the tank just after the pump..

still no joy.. it starts after 5th-6th crank >:( >:( >:( :(
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Post by: Omegatoy on 29 July 2011, 17:30:15
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installed an extra fuel check valve in the tank just after the pump..

still no joy.. it starts after 5th-6th crank >:( >:( >:( :(

Bummer!! may be a bit of useless info here though, on the older gm stragiht sixes, this was often caused by the fuel pump relay getting tired, dont know if they are expensive there or not Cem but it may be worth a try?
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Post by: feeutfo on 29 July 2011, 18:27:09
Washed dried(so much easier with decent car shampoo) polished a few more panels.
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2011, 18:31:01
Changed to oil on the silver bullet, it was a bit overdue :(
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Post by: henryd on 29 July 2011, 19:05:23
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installed an extra fuel check valve in the tank just after the pump..

still no joy.. it starts after 5th-6th crank >:( >:( >:( :(

Bummer!! may be a bit of useless info here though, on the older gm stragiht sixes, this was often caused by the fuel pump relay getting tired, dont know if they are expensive there or not Cem but it may be worth a try?

Injection cavaliers used to suffer from that as well, probably the same relay :-?
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2011, 19:22:33
All early vauxhall injection cars used to suffer knackered fuel pump relays
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 July 2011, 23:53:29
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All early vauxhall injection cars used to suffer knackered fuel pump relays


And my old Carlton 2.0 GLi
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Post by: noel on 30 July 2011, 06:29:55
and my old astra gte too.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 July 2011, 08:13:12
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installed an extra fuel check valve in the tank just after the pump..

still no joy.. it starts after 5th-6th crank >:( >:( >:( :(

Bummer!! may be a bit of useless info here though, on the older gm stragiht sixes, this was often caused by the fuel pump relay getting tired, dont know if they are expensive there or not Cem but it may be worth a try?

changed list..
brand new gm fuel pump 230 £ ouch..(it hurts and thats not the list price)
new crank sensor 60 £
fuel relay-main relay (twin purples) 25 £
fuel regulator 20 £
injector cleaning and pressure tests 40 £
check valve .. (free)

and now this
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Fotoraf0558.jpg)

dont know the name for it , price 25£ approx..

now a bit better starts at the 4 th crank when cold..will see when hot today.. :-/

sparks all new..(ngk 4 electrode)
sparks checked .. its ok..

interestingly if I pull icv hose and maf socket it starts immediately..

and once started it pulls like a train.. yesterday even at 80 kms/hr (traction control on-2 gear ) rear was hardly controllable.. ;D
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 July 2011, 08:22:54
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All early vauxhall injection cars used to suffer knackered fuel pump relays

I'm a bit suspicious about relay box and ecu..

no way.. I'll dig deeper.. it must start at least at the second crank..
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Post by: noel on 31 July 2011, 08:36:02
disconnected power sounder to be on the safe side,cleaned the scuttle drains,and checked pollen filter whilst in there. ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 August 2011, 07:50:00
Realised I'd wrecked the tyres on the Elite.

Its a double edged sword - on one respect, its good to get rid of those god awful, useless, hopeless, crappy, slipery pointless Michelin Pilot Sport 2 :D

However, it is forcing me to make a decision I was not ready to make  :'(
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 August 2011, 09:18:24
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Realised I'd wrecked the tyres on the Elite.

Its a double edged sword - on one respect, its good to get rid of those god awful, useless, hopeless, crappy, slipery pointless Michelin Pilot Sport 2 :D

However, it is forcing me to make a decision I was not ready to make  :'(

if their surface hardened, it may be worth to try chemical softeners,  they are not that bad tires :-/

2 days ago I washed my tires surface with detergent as they were covered with oil from services .. even that made a big difference
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 August 2011, 10:20:19
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Realised I'd wrecked the tyres on the Elite.

Its a double edged sword - on one respect, its good to get rid of those god awful, useless, hopeless, crappy, slipery pointless Michelin Pilot Sport 2 :D

However, it is forcing me to make a decision I was not ready to make  :'(

if their surface hardened, it may be worth to try chemical softeners,  they are not that bad tires :-/

2 days ago I washed my tires surface with detergent as they were covered with oil from services .. even that made a big difference
Strips of canvas are poking out.  I don't think any amount of chemical will help that cem ;D

 ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 August 2011, 23:53:29
Got it back today. Nice and shiny slam panel welded in and painted. :y

Just got to re build the rest of it now. ::) hopefully back up and running by the weekend, then just bonnet and wings to repaint. :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 02 August 2011, 20:56:25
Changed the wishbones on the TD, and as any TD owner knows, the pax side rear bush bolt is a pita due to the two rubber pipes usefully positioned just above the bolt head ensuring maximum difficulty in fitting the socket on the head! >:( >:( >:( :-X :-X :-X :y
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 02 August 2011, 21:29:38
fixing my rusty wheel arch at the weekend...........................AGAIN  ;D

any one got any tips on how to get the spray even from a spray can?  :)
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Post by: albitz on 02 August 2011, 23:45:23
Be patient, several light coats and build it up. Get a can of blend from your local pint factors and spray it around the edge of the area youve sprayed immediately after spraying.Then a rub down with 2000 grade wet& dry dipped in soapy water.
Then repeat the process with a few coats of lacquer. I get acceptable results from spraying smallish areas using this method. :y
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Post by: rbrueford on 03 August 2011, 00:08:10
Erm, todays fun :)
Change the wood effect trim to carbon effect trim (cleaned the inside up no end, kinda taken a few years off the age of the car)
Replaced n/s speaker as it was a bit wooly and farting a bit. Only had the single connection so no tweeter however, i can live with that :)
and thats about it :)
Oh, and replace the spare 20amp fuse that i put in to mend the steering lol
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Post by: albitz on 03 August 2011, 00:12:45
Touched up the rest of  the stonechips,hopfully tomorrow wash,G3/DA treatment. The wash again and polish.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 August 2011, 14:00:10
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All early vauxhall injection cars used to suffer knackered fuel pump relays

I'm a bit suspicious about relay box and ecu..

no way.. I'll dig deeper.. it must start at least at the second crank..

Check the idle valve and also check the throttle butterflies are fully closing.
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2011, 19:17:40
Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
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Post by: albitz on 03 August 2011, 21:23:00
Just started washing it and it started p1ssing down with rain. >:(
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Post by: twiglet on 03 August 2011, 21:31:57
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Just started washing it and it started p1ssing down with rain. >:(

I always try and was mine in the rain! The soft water doesn't leave any water marks, so no need to dry the car and less chance of marring the paintwork!!  :y
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Post by: albitz on 03 August 2011, 21:41:15
Thats mental. :D ;D ;D
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Post by: twiglet on 03 August 2011, 21:45:42
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Thats mental. :D ;D ;D

Funny, my neighbours say exactly the same thing!!  :D :o
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 03 August 2011, 22:13:53
Topped up coolant after recent coolant and waterpump change. Washed polished and waxed so looking bang tidy ;D
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Post by: twiglet on 03 August 2011, 23:00:40
Made up an 'On Tow' sign, tested my new magnetic rear light clusters and assembled my new towing A-frame, ready for a little trip on Friday with Albs!  ;D ::) :-X
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 August 2011, 23:10:23
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Be patient, several light coats and build it up. Get a can of blend from your local pint factors and spray it around the edge of the area youve sprayed immediately after spraying.Then a rub down with 2000 grade wet& dry dipped in soapy water.
Then repeat the process with a few coats of lacquer. I get acceptable results from spraying smallish areas using this method. :y


cheers albs... so the little and often approach  :y :y :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 August 2011, 09:39:17
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Just started washing it and it started p1ssing down with rain. >:(
Shame, I'm sat in shade as it's too hot...
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Post by: Lazydocker on 04 August 2011, 10:45:45
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Just started washing it and it started p1ssing down with rain. >:(
Shame, I'm sat in shade as it's too hot...
Can go right off some people >:(

Mind you, we had to move to the shade yesterday lunchtime because it was too hot in the courtyard garden we were sat in for lunch :o

Took our little nephew up the coast for a picnic last night and we were still sat on the beach in shorts at nearly 9! :y
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Post by: johnnycboy on 04 August 2011, 19:07:09
I got the LPG registered  :y and just awaiting the insurance company cost for admin to put on a modification  >:(

The beast now runs like a dream but cheaper. ;)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 04 August 2011, 19:09:15
Got the battery replaced under warranty from the local motor factors.
My shed is now mobile again  :)
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Post by: albitz on 04 August 2011, 19:20:42
Destroyed my n/s/r tyre - see seperate thread. :D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 August 2011, 21:47:49
Finally fixed the beastie. 8-) Bumper sits about 1/4" low but all the other gaps are spot on. Just got to get it painted, sort the drop links, front wheel alignment and two front tyres... ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 07 August 2011, 10:49:16
Loaded a ladder on the roof bars and managed to put slight ding in the c pillar.  >:(

'dangle berries'.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 07 August 2011, 11:18:37
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Loaded a ladder on the roof bars and managed to put slight ding in the c pillar.  >:(

'dangle berries'.

Oh arse! :'( :'(

Another bit for the bodyshop when you've finished getting it ready ::)
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Post by: albitz on 07 August 2011, 11:28:48
Yesterday - washed it then out came the mop and G3 - gave the whole car a once over.
Today - so far, removed  breaked tyre from rim, and hopefully later -  polish,clean glass,hoover interior
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Post by: vauxsull on 07 August 2011, 11:41:24
Had a fault with the  Low beam field vision for the last two years and thought i may have solved it by fitting a replacement headlamp adjuster behind the ' suspect' light untill Jimbob mentioned at the mini meet yesterday it was the wrong one so i fitted it to the other side and hey presto the  CHECK warning is no more... Happy days indeed..... Oooo I could burst into tears now ;D
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Post by: Jimbob on 07 August 2011, 11:46:08
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Had a fault with the  Low beam field vision for the last two years and thought i may have solved it by fitting a replacement headlamp adjuster behind the ' suspect' light untill Jimbob mentioned at the mini meet yesterday it was the wrong one so i fitted it to the other side and hey presto the  CHECK warning is no more... Happy days indeed..... Oooo I could burst into tears now ;D


Good result mate, well done  :y
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Post by: vauxsull on 07 August 2011, 11:50:53
Eeeeee if you where a woman i'd give you a kiss Jimbob but coz your a bloke i wont bother ;D
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Post by: vauxsull on 07 August 2011, 11:55:32
Next job is the steering idler...... difficult job to do guys?
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Post by: Jimbob on 07 August 2011, 12:01:36
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Next job is the steering idler...... difficult job to do guys?


can be tricky to remove.

If you want your light levelling and codes checking, you know where I am  :y
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Post by: Andy B on 07 August 2011, 12:02:39
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Next job is the steering idler...... difficult job to do guys?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1268602974
Ball joints can sometimes be difficult to split  :-/
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Post by: vauxsull on 07 August 2011, 12:03:22
When would be good for you Jimbob? today perhaps?
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Post by: Jimbob on 07 August 2011, 12:04:37
yup, anytime after 4 is fine  :y
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Post by: vauxsull on 07 August 2011, 12:06:38
Right you are then Jimbob i'll pop over about 5pm if thats ok?
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 07 August 2011, 12:47:25
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All early vauxhall injection cars used to suffer knackered fuel pump relays

I'm a bit suspicious about relay box and ecu..

no way.. I'll dig deeper.. it must start at least at the second crank..

Check the idle valve and also check the throttle butterflies are fully closing.

will do :y

Cheers
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Post by: Jimbob on 07 August 2011, 13:26:59
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Right you are then Jimbob i'll pop over about 5pm if thats ok?

Yes, although im home now...so anytime  you like :y
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Post by: vauxsull on 07 August 2011, 14:35:51
just sent you a text Jimbob..
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 09 August 2011, 19:18:30
Just going out to fix my rust now  ;D

ill be back in 5 when ive buggered it up again hahahaha  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: robbo2345 on 09 August 2011, 19:41:26
Well finally fitted the towbar (as purchased from the dark one ) :y after cleaning it up and repainting it replaced the poly lock bolts with new ones and all electrics connected etc total job took 8 hours :'( :'( :-[ 
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Post by: BlueBridge on 10 August 2011, 00:16:12
Gave her a good wash yesterday in readiness for today's MOT and.............. it failed :'(
hand brake and corroded brake pipe, and they (Lookers) want silly money
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 10 August 2011, 00:22:43
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Gave her a good wash yesterday in readiness for today's MOT and.............. it failed :'(
hand brake and corroded brake pipe, and they (Lookers) want silly money


gutted mate. a wax 'n' polish normaly helps when buying points from the mot man!!!  :'(
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Post by: BlueBridge on 10 August 2011, 00:24:48
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Gave her a good wash yesterday in readiness for today's MOT and.............. it failed :'(
hand brake and corroded brake pipe, and they (Lookers) want silly money


gutted mate. a wax 'n' polish normaly helps when buying points from the mot man!!!  :'(
Thats what I was hoping ;)
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 10 August 2011, 00:28:36
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Gave her a good wash yesterday in readiness for today's MOT and.............. it failed :'(
hand brake and corroded brake pipe, and they (Lookers) want silly money


gutted mate. a wax 'n' polish normaly helps when buying points from the mot man!!!  :'(
Thats what I was hoping ;)

so a corroded break pipe.....sounds bad.... is that serious? and just out of interest is it a lot of dosh to fix?
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Post by: Oh on 10 August 2011, 01:45:39
washed and waxed the eclipse. I need to find a good product to clean the chrome wheels. Any advice?
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Post by: BlueBridge on 10 August 2011, 02:21:55
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Gave her a good wash yesterday in readiness for today's MOT and.............. it failed :'(
hand brake and corroded brake pipe, and they (Lookers) want silly money


gutted mate. a wax 'n' polish normaly helps when buying points from the mot man!!!  :'(
Thats what I was hoping ;)

so a corroded break pipe.....sounds bad.... is that serious? and just out of interest is it a lot of dosh to fix?
They want £204.00  ;D
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Post by: BlueBridge on 10 August 2011, 02:22:28
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Gave her a good wash yesterday in readiness for today's MOT and.............. it failed :'(
hand brake and corroded brake pipe, and they (Lookers) want silly money


gutted mate. a wax 'n' polish normaly helps when buying points from the mot man!!!  :'(
Thats what I was hoping ;)

so a corroded break pipe.....sounds bad.... is that serious? and just out of interest is it a lot of dosh to fix?
They want £204.00  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2011, 19:27:16
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 August 2011, 19:38:08
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week

Evening! :y :y :y

A good time was had I trust? :-?
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2011, 19:50:41
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week

Evening! :y :y :y

A good time was had I trust? :-?
A few days away from OOF is always a good thing :y. Chilled, calm, all toys back in the pram :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 August 2011, 20:03:52
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week

Evening! :y :y :y

A good time was had I trust? :-?
A few days away from OOF is always a good thing :y. Chilled, calm, all toys back in the pram :y

That's what we like to hear :y :y
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 August 2011, 20:21:35
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week


i like the focus :)
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Post by: Shackeng on 11 August 2011, 22:50:08
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week

Evening! :y :y :y

A good time was had I trust? :-?
A few days away from OOF is always a good thing :y. Chilled, calm, all toys back in the pram :y

I hadn't realised Mothercare was on your 'To loot' list. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) :y
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Post by: albitz on 11 August 2011, 23:08:51
Removed the other rear tyre from its rim and put  another pair of tyres on both rims. Sweating like a pig now.Im getting too old for it. ::) ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 12 August 2011, 08:21:46
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Removed the other rear tyre from its rim and put  another pair of tyres on both rims. Sweating like a pig now.Im getting too old for it. ::) ;D

Stop being so tight and take it to the garage then :-X :-X :P :P :D :D
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Post by: johnnygo on 12 August 2011, 13:42:30
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Removed the other rear tyre from its rim and put  another pair of tyres on both rims. Sweating like a pig now.Im getting too old for it. ::) ;D

Stop being so tight and take it to the garage then :-X :-X :P :P :D :D

Hahaha, sounds like a good plan!!
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Post by: Jimbob on 12 August 2011, 14:26:29
On mine....waited for the AA to change a tyre on the A55 (very busy, very fast dual carriage way) after a blow out - new tyre and wheel required  :'(

On hers..

Oil and filter change
top up fluids
fix rear numberplate fitting
clear scuttle drain
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2011, 14:55:08
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week


i like the focus :)
It the biggest heap of junk ever made, bar the Escort it replaced. Gutless engines, unpredictable handling, brakes that wouldn't stop a wheelbarrow, and suspension that knocks your fillings out.

Its one of the few cars I get really apprehensive about driving, normally to the point of refusing.

I'd rather drive Gayboy's Omega on Falkens than have to drive a shitbox Focus.
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 August 2011, 16:15:27
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Gave it a hiding to Birmingham... ::)
Yesterday, gave it a more gentle, though possibly still illegal, cruise back from Birmingham.

Far nicer to drive than that crappy, horrible, nasty Focus I've had all week


i like the focus :)
It the biggest heap of junk ever made, bar the Escort it replaced. Gutless engines, unpredictable handling, brakes that wouldn't stop a wheelbarrow, and suspension that knocks your fillings out.

Its one of the few cars I get really apprehensive about driving, normally to the point of refusing.

I'd rather drive Gayboy's Omega on Falkens than have to drive a shitbox Focus.
Lordy, that is bad!

Although who is this gay boy of which you speak...?
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Post by: deltaman on 12 August 2011, 16:45:25
Had a set of spring assisters fitted to see if that will help when towing the caravan, back end sagged a bit when hooked up despite new springs fitted earlier.
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Post by: Auto Addict on 12 August 2011, 17:30:34
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Had a set of spring assisters fitted to see if that will help when towing the caravan, back end sagged a bit when hooked up despite new springs fitted earlier.

Made quite a difference on mine.
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2011, 17:39:24
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Had a set of spring assisters fitted to see if that will help when towing the caravan, back end sagged a bit when hooked up despite new springs fitted earlier.
Dont rule out duff shocks, as a noseweight of 75kg shouldn't make too much difference
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Post by: Gaffers on 13 August 2011, 20:02:59
Replaced front shocks (B4s) springs (MV6) wishbones (poly'd) droplinks and rollbar bushes (poly)

A bigger job than it seems when doing all together, I'm knackered!

Monday, trip to WIM and then a ragging on the way home.  I left a P reg BMW for smoke the other day and I want to do it to him again  ;D ;D

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Post by: Vamps on 13 August 2011, 21:00:07
Removed a faulty coil pack, waiting for a replacement to arrive....... :)
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Post by: albitz on 13 August 2011, 21:18:31
Havent actually done anything to it, but apparently Ive bought another one. ::) ;D :-X
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Post by: RobG on 13 August 2011, 22:40:26
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Havent actually done anything to it, but apparently Ive bought another one. ::) ;D :-X
Commission 8-)
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Post by: twiglet on 13 August 2011, 22:41:12
Took it for MOT... Failed!  >:( Nothing major, just handbrake and rear pads. But I had to order the parts so I couldn't get the pass ticket today. Was gonna give her a good clean up when I got back, but wasn't in the mood.  :( It's amazing what an MOT fail does to ya!  ::)
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Post by: albitz on 13 August 2011, 22:48:36
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Havent actually done anything to it, but apparently Ive bought another one. ::) ;D :-X
Commission 8-)

Usual 30% OK Rob ? :y
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Post by: albitz on 13 August 2011, 22:50:05
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Took it for MOT... Failed!  >:( Nothing major, just handbrake and rear pads. But I had to order the parts so I couldn't get the pass ticket today. Was gonna give her a good clean up when I got back, but wasn't in the mood.  :( It's amazing what an MOT fail does to ya!  ::)

You must have been depressed if you didnt pamper Black beauty when you got home. :o ;D ;D
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Post by: twiglet on 13 August 2011, 22:55:34
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Took it for MOT... Failed!  >:( Nothing major, just handbrake and rear pads. But I had to order the parts so I couldn't get the pass ticket today. Was gonna give her a good clean up when I got back, but wasn't in the mood.  :( It's amazing what an MOT fail does to ya!  ::)

You must have been depressed if you didnt pamper Black beauty when you got home. :o ;D ;D

Well, maybe a little.  ::) Plus I was thinking that with what I need to do with the car on Monday, it probably makes sense to wait until afterwards before I give her a proper clean up!  :y
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Post by: albitz on 13 August 2011, 22:56:28
Your slacking. ::) ;D
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Post by: RobG on 13 August 2011, 23:05:28
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Havent actually done anything to it, but apparently Ive bought another one. ::) ;D :-X
Commission 8-)

Usual 30% OK Rob ? :y
Is this legally binding, Yes :question :D
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Post by: albitz on 13 August 2011, 23:14:43
Yes - if you can tell me to the nearest penny, what 30% of three fifths of break all is. :y :D ;D
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Post by: albitz on 16 August 2011, 17:11:51
Yesterday - Change the drivers door for a much nicer one - thanks to Twiglet.
Had the screen changed for an almost new one - Thanks to Twiglet and his windscreen fitter mate.
Today - Had my HID,s aligned, as they were far too high, which is never a good thing.
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Post by: twiglet on 16 August 2011, 19:14:27
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Yesterday - Change the drivers door for a much nicer one - thanks to Twiglet.
Had the screen changed for an almost new one - Thanks to Twiglet and his windscreen fitter mate.
Today - Had my HID,s aligned, as they were far too high, which is never a good thing.

 ;D :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 August 2011, 19:57:20
Had the Aircon regassed by a chap I trust (local chap who has done all the aircon work on my cars).

Nice and cool now!

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Post by: pirate on 16 August 2011, 21:15:31
put a pair of pirrelli rosso on the front so got some grip now.235/45r/17 nice much smoother than the federal crap that was on .working on the replacement hids,or may go for smoked lights not sure yet,going to a mates in a two weeks time for a bit of paint corner of door and some bubbles,
waiting for sun shades to arrive from the states.and a big lump of kit to go under the bonnet from germany he he .
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Post by: Ian_D on 17 August 2011, 00:24:37
About 30 mins ago, came home in the Omega...

Gave it a LOT more stick than normal, and had a big smile on my face and though 'hmm... I will keep it a bit longer'  :y

Goes round roundabouts and bends like its on rails - even when pushed!  :o

Think I need to give it a wash, and I've a few little mod's that im wanting to do - and since I've lost my job :(, I should have a bit more time on my hands :)

Then its time for some photos... :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 17 August 2011, 22:58:40
Swapped wheels front to back on Sunday, fitted new coil PAC yesterday, fitted new lambda today.

Everyday it's either jacked up or the bonnets up.... Or I'm cleaning it, or some sort of upgrade is going on somewhere.

Neighbors must think omegas are crap.  ;D

Brakes front and back, and irmscher Chav bodywork still to sort out, by then it'll need another oil change. Onandonandon it goes.

Will it ever end...?  ;D
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Post by: Andy B on 17 August 2011, 23:21:02
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... and since I've lost my job :(,  ......

Good luck with the job search.  :y :y :y
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Post by: Ken T on 17 August 2011, 23:28:43
Replaced the rear indicators ( MOT advisory, not yellow enough  :-X ) and one brake light. Beware Halfrauds bulb selection guide for Migs is totally wrong.

Ken
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Post by: Osprey on 17 August 2011, 23:36:41
In my experience, beware Helfrauds' bulbs full stop.  Even the correct ones caused constant warning messages for me. 
 >:(
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Post by: noel on 18 August 2011, 07:13:20
took mig on family camping trip suffered gearbox failure when down here so now waiting till friday to get recovered home so i can sort her out again :o
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Post by: dbug on 19 August 2011, 18:55:45
Saloon - fitted new front pads and sensors, checked steering and suspension for play, checked exhaust, checked rear pads ok, checked autobox atf level.
Estate - checked front pads ok, fitted new drop links, checked steering and suspension for play, checked exhaust, checked rear pads ok, checked autobox atf level.


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Post by: geoff on 19 August 2011, 20:06:21
dis pack and sealed wiper scuttle panel corretly(which was a pain in the backside) :y :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 20 August 2011, 21:34:39
After her car did us proud on holiday...

Treated it to a full valet..

Hoover, and inside glass and surface clean
Treated outside with TFR
hose powered brush clean to remove the worst
Wheel scrub / clean
wash mit wash with good shampoo
dry
colour tinted polish
wax.

Doesnt half come up well  :D, must be a good 6 months since it was last done.

Doesnt
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Post by: dbug on 24 August 2011, 16:54:29
Oil and filter change on both.
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Post by: Andy B on 24 August 2011, 17:17:02
Not my car, but eventually managed to get the rear brake drums off just, to have a look. I started a couple of weeks ago but failed due to being rusted up solid on the centre hub.
Plusgas & a big (soft faced) knocking stick prevailed in the end.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 24 August 2011, 17:53:12
Nothing. Just drove it... aaah long may that continue.  ;D


...well, until either this or next weekend. Brakes and front wheel barings next. Sigh...

But that should be it for a while... until the exhaust falls off and that will start round two. Ding ding.  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2011, 17:57:41
Possibly shagged the gearbox. Opps daisy.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 24 August 2011, 18:05:58
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Possibly shagged the gearbox. Opps daisy.

Which one broke down and needed towing today then? :-X :-X ::) ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 24 August 2011, 18:13:39
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Possibly shagged the gearbox. Opps daisy.

Which one broke down and needed towing today then? :-X :-X ::) ::)
Guessing mv6...?  :(
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Post by: Andy B on 24 August 2011, 19:10:35
Just punctured my FOS tyre  :( :(
As above I was working on her car & left a socket drive male Torx upright on the drive. Went to collect No1 daughter from the bus station & just drove over it. Bugger!!
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Post by: RobG on 24 August 2011, 19:48:39
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Just punctured my FOS tyre  :( :(
As above I was working on her car & left a socket drive male Torx upright on the drive. Went to collect No1 daughter from the bust station & just drove over it. Bugger!!
Enlargement :D
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Post by: Andy B on 24 August 2011, 20:14:51
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Just punctured my FOS tyre  :( :(
As above I was working on her car & left a socket drive male Torx upright on the drive. Went to collect No1 daughter from the bust station & just drove over it. Bugger!!
Enlargement :D

Trust you!  ;D ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 August 2011, 20:48:05
I reset the pesky airbag light (from when I had the drivers door loom unplugged and turned the ignition on). Ahh, no more annoying red light!

Bet the emissions light comes back on again now..  ;D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 August 2011, 18:26:47
I have bought another Land Rover Discovery for Mrs.Loo-knee which I had to change all the door locking mechanism springs. The rear doors are easy but the fronts are such a pain in the rear, the window frame has to be lifted almost out to enable you  to remove the mechanism. It then takes 3 minutes to replace the spring then its refit time  :D

Had to order a track rod end so thats for tomorrow :y
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Post by: dazzerM on 25 August 2011, 19:40:12
Took the car to a garage for its pre MOT check and found out that I need to replace the brake hoses with braided as the brackets on the coil overs are to sharp for rubber  >:( >:( :-X

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Post by: Nick W on 25 August 2011, 20:06:11
Sewed up the loose threads on my steering wheel, which have been annoying me since I got the car.

Not the world's neatest job, as I seem to have mixed about 3 different stitches, but at least I don't have the bare leather edges rubbing against my thumb any longer.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 25 August 2011, 20:10:07
full geometry..

after the vacation steering was not ok..

and it turned out to be:

left front extra 5 grs
right front really bad, tire needed to turn around the wheel and some 20 grs
left rear 15 grs..
right rear no probs..
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Post by: noel on 25 August 2011, 20:29:25
took auto gearbox out of my v6 :D
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Post by: tunnie on 26 August 2011, 10:09:29
well yesterday.... new springs & shocks on the back:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Springs/SAM_1526.JPG)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Springs/SAM_1524.JPG)
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Post by: omegaman2 on 26 August 2011, 14:20:44
put a new grille on
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Post by: feeutfo on 26 August 2011, 18:35:40
Had a moron in a lorrie knock a mirror off! Nfh.  >:(
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Post by: Jimbob on 26 August 2011, 19:12:33
Just finished Polybushing my year old lemforders
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 August 2011, 20:26:56
Being welding a mates 1988 Land Rover pick up looking thing.... Chassis had some serious steel worm  ::)
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Post by: albitz on 26 August 2011, 20:50:05
Dismantled  drivers side HID headlight, rebuilt it with an alloy adjuster.All hunky dory now.
It seems a shame to hide those alloy adjusters away inside a light unit.They are like little works of art. :)
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 27 August 2011, 16:49:42
Topped up Diff Oil and sorted noisy check strap :)
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Post by: henryd on 27 August 2011, 17:01:59
Gave mine a good wash and hoover out today,I haven't driven it for weeks so might take it home today
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Post by: noel on 27 August 2011, 17:33:11
put my new auto box in,took her for a test run & everything seems ok ;D.
will try her on a longer run tonight :y
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Post by: shadwell1981 on 27 August 2011, 17:40:19
changed n/s/f  and o/s/r central door locking black boxes (inop) and done the longest oil change ever! started at 9.30 and finished at 15.00 >:(, dont do one on bank hoilday weekend when the dealer gives you the wrong filter and you spend the day trawling leeds for the correct one!
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 August 2011, 18:19:55
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Being welding a mates 1988 Land Rover pick up looking thing.... Chassis had some serious steel worm  ::)

There all like that!   ;D
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Post by: Radar on 28 August 2011, 01:00:38
Did an oil and filter change and checked the diff. oil level which was surprisingly ok.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2011, 20:33:28
Discovered my wishbone bushes are breaked  >:(

But, at least the gearbox seems normal again, despite only taking a tiny amount of ATF (1l absolute max I reckon) :D
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Post by: Varche on 28 August 2011, 20:40:29
Changed the water pump, fixed the leak I have had.

then took it for a drive along the most glorious views from the most ghastly tracks. had to build the road up with rocks at one place just to get past.

Am a happy bunny ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Jimbob on 28 August 2011, 20:44:48
Oil & Filter change on FIL's C3 Picasso
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Post by: Lazydocker on 29 August 2011, 09:26:24
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Discovered my wishbone bushes are breaked  >:(

But, at least the gearbox seems normal again, despite only taking a tiny amount of ATF (1l absolute max I reckon) :D
Good news :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 29 August 2011, 09:29:06
Had some help with fitting a new rad on Saturday and it seems to have cured the hot running, although I won't know 100% until later today, but it looks like I've got a dodgy stat... Opens and shuts (by the feel of the rad hose) but car running exceptionally cool by the looks of it ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2011, 18:59:31
The good:
Fitted a new battery to the Kawasaki
Fitted a CID to TBE
Replaced F12 in TBE

The bad:
Lost the bike keys again  :-[
Explaining to my neighbour why the local BP ruins my tyres  :-[
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Post by: dad1uk on 29 August 2011, 20:43:21
Changed my heater Matrix.
Forgot to diconnect the battery so TB is going to sort that out at Newent  :y
Just need some spray glue to tidy the vinyl covering up.
It's not as good job as on the 'How to' but I'm pleased how it has worked out.
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Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2011, 22:32:46
Scratched my head wondering where all that ATF under the car has come from. Cock.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 30 August 2011, 22:38:07
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Scratched my head wondering where all that ATF under the car has come from. Cock.
Time to swap the wheels over then ;)
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Post by: hotel21 on 30 August 2011, 22:50:50
Got a years ticket on the landy after a couple of hours of prep, fabrication, welding (with borrowed kit) and tidying up.  And that included ticket time.

Bring on the snow!!   ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 August 2011, 22:51:03
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Scratched my head wondering where all that ATF under the car has come from. Cock.
Time to swap the wheels over then ;)

Hope it's not time to wait until it's pi$$ing down then get the gazebo out again. ::)
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Post by: Jimbob on 31 August 2011, 13:30:02
Both Droplinks done - 3 out the 4 joints were quite loose...

and noticed drivers track rod has play  >:(
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Post by: Richie London on 31 August 2011, 15:45:41
mines still sitting in my mothers drive waiting for the gearbox to be changed. makes me sad everytime i go round there. just wanna get back to work and get some dosh to get it done.  :( :( :( :(
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Post by: albitz on 31 August 2011, 16:05:39
On Bluey the breaker today - removed driveshafts, diff,cats, gearbox,rad,A/C condenser,airbox,ABS ECU,,wiper motor & linkage and removed/ disconnected everything ready for the engine to come out. Just need to hire a hoist now and lift the lump out. :) Im absolutely cream crackered though. ::)
Some time between now and tue am, I need to change my rear shocks,springs,steering idler and not long after that the n/s camcover gaskets and a service.
Gonna be busy for a while. ::)
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 31 August 2011, 16:17:20
Removed the gearbox on my Scoob to get to the clutch.
I have taken a couple of pictures as the  flywheel had quite a few hotspots so thats now at the Skimming Mans   ;D
The pressure plate has a number of cracks in it from the heat I would imagine, good job i have a new one....
The bearing (spiggot bearing if I am not mistaken) makes a terrible sound when you spin it, so got one of those also.....
There is a bolt that i read about that holds the fork in place, a screw in cap behind the starter motor hides it, which then you need to screw a 6mm bolt into the tapped end so you can slide it out, which being honest i would be still there now perhaps ready to get the bottles on it   :D had I not known........
Hopefully all back together tomorrow... :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2011, 17:57:20
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Scratched my head wondering where all that ATF under the car has come from. Cock.
Time to swap the wheels over then ;)

Hope it's not time to wait until it's pi$$ing down then get the gazebo out again. ::)
That can be arranged, Mr Wood :P
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2011, 18:40:23
Been under the mv6 today, got covered in ATF, so kicked it.
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Post by: aaronjb on 01 September 2011, 18:45:52
If you're ever down this way and want to borrow a pit (so as not to get covered in ATF, for example), you're welcome to stop by, TB ;)

Today I booked it in for an MOT tomorrow.. wonder if it'll pass?
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2011, 18:53:24
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If you're ever down this way and want to borrow a pit (so as not to get covered in ATF, for example), you're welcome to stop by, TB ;)

Today I booked it in for an MOT tomorrow.. wonder if it'll pass?
Thanks. Only Newent is looking an ambitious journey in it :(
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Post by: hotel21 on 01 September 2011, 22:49:49
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Been under the mv6 today, got covered in ATF, so kicked it.

Sore toes?  Major question from the sartorial police is..... 

Did you have socks on with the sandals?   :o
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Post by: aaronjb on 02 September 2011, 13:27:13
The Omega had it's first MOT (under my stewardship) today.. passed with four minor advisories:

i) Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
ii) Front tyres worn on inner edges
iii) Rear tyres worn
iv) Sill covers fitted

Number 4 made me chuckle, and the others are easy fixes and stuff I had on my list anyway (besides the brake pipes). Time to call andyc and order some service parts!
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Post by: albitz on 03 September 2011, 15:01:30
Cant do a lot today as Im at work, but just changed the steering idler (needed for the MOT Tue. am) and am hoping to do a proper job of getting the o/s cat to centre box to seal.I put it together in a hurry a few weeks and its blowing a bit.
Just leaves rear springs and shocks to change before tues, which I might be able to do at work tomorrow, or if not, Monday.
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Post by: RobG on 03 September 2011, 15:04:55
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Cant do a lot today as Im at work, but just changed the steering idler (needed for the MOT Tue. am) and am hoping to do a proper job of getting the o/s cat to centre box to seal.I put it together in a hurry a few weeks and its blowing a bit.
Just leaves rear springs and shocks to change before tues, which I might be able to do at work tomorrow, or if not, Monday.
Cheats way, or dropping the diff :question
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 03 September 2011, 15:59:05
Got peed off with it as it wouldn't start (again) must have an electrical fault somewhere as battery is not even two weeks old  :(
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Post by: 0795omega on 03 September 2011, 16:19:07
washed and waxed her,lots of looks when out and about then!!
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Post by: albitz on 03 September 2011, 16:26:20
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Cant do a lot today as Im at work, but just changed the steering idler (needed for the MOT Tue. am) and am hoping to do a proper job of getting the o/s cat to centre box to seal.I put it together in a hurry a few weeks and its blowing a bit.
Just leaves rear springs and shocks to change before tues, which I might be able to do at work tomorrow, or if not, Monday.
Cheats way, or dropping the diff :question

Tried various ways and dropping the diff seems easiest tbh. :y
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Post by: RobG on 04 September 2011, 19:22:27
Had Joshwyatt`s car on the drive. Stripped out seats, carpets, seatbelts, glovebox, fusebox cover, cubby hole, parcel shelf, doorcards and all lower black trims. Replaced with all the cream/beige stuff from the red Elite breaker. Thanks to Josh for his assistance.
Josh gotta sort airbag light now. All seats & plugs were like for like and the sodding light is staying on >:(
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Post by: aaronjb on 04 September 2011, 19:24:11
Nothing to the Omega.. got the Nissan out to get it ready for an MOT tomorrow and found that the nearside indicator bulb holder is defective, and tin worm has eaten a hole in the drivers sill :(

Can't decide what to do with it, now  :-/
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 07 September 2011, 18:30:16
Scoob passed its MOT today :y

Happy Days :) :) :)
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Post by: johnnycboy on 07 September 2011, 18:52:19
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Scoob passed its MOT today :y

Happy Days :) :) :)

 8-)  Luvley motor that one - if only I had the cash :-/
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 07 September 2011, 18:58:03
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Scoob passed its MOT today :y

Happy Days :) :) :)

 8-)  Luvley motor that one - if only I had the cash :-/

Cheers Johnny  :y
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Post by: sotmh on 07 September 2011, 20:28:38
after many attempts to get lobes at first cylinder pointing upwards, (as per Haynes)found it was not possible and therefore only as near as possible also got  cam sprockets on with teeth to be 4 tooth marks before TDC.  removed locking tool inadvertently before replacing timing belt and sprockets moved approximately two teeth marks. :-/ 

Does anyone know if this will cause a problem in anyway at all in resetting timing belt to be seated and setting timing :question

Can I ignore and continue.  I do not wan't to go through the whole procedure of resetting to four tooth belt as will have to release end caps etc. :exclamation
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Post by: johnnycboy on 08 September 2011, 12:32:44
Just replaced passenger sidelight bulb.  What a pita >:( until you know how :y

Took the headlight out in the end - its a lot easier 8-)
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Post by: Entwood on 08 September 2011, 20:08:34
Mrs E's shopping trolley - 51 plate clit 1.4 - failed its MOT this morning .. :(

ARB Bolt sheared - fixed - new bolt a sod to fit ... had to jack the wishbone to level to get the bits to line up, then jack the ARB hard on to squeeze the rubber sufficiently to get the nut on !! :) £8

Brake imbalance - stripped, cleaned, reassembled both brake calipers, did the tricks Daz showed me at Newent .. brakes seem good now. £0

Steering rack inner ball joint excessive play - parts bought £97 and some more tools (Byron - I now own some ball joint splitters :) ) £30. Hope to do this next Thursday AM  :)

Emissions excessive CO at idle - misfire - Drove it like I stole it for 20 miles, stuck the GS500 on it and everything "looks" OK ... and no codes at all either stored or pending.... gonna stick some injector cleaner through it and take for a thrashing before it gets its retest - can't change the plugs as I've had to order a sparkplug tool from my local factors - £15 !! as nowt I've got works :(

Not a lot really ... but what did surprise me was the mileage .... she only did 1200 miles in the last year !!!!

 :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2011, 20:12:10
Entwood - is the lamda switching properly, wondering it its lazy, hence co issue
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Post by: Entwood on 08 September 2011, 20:19:48
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Entwood - is the lamda switching properly, wondering it its lazy, hence co issue

Never thought to check live data... as they are quite limited on the GS500 .. but I'll have a play tomorrow .. thanks for the tip :)
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Post by: geoffr70 on 08 September 2011, 21:43:43
Washed the Elite and tightened the handbrake. It's a beautiful car. Oh and put another coat of Hammerite on the inside and underside of rear arches after i stripped the rust away as a preventative measure before it gets too bad. I'll never part with it. I'll even sort the bodywork and respray it all when it gets  bit tired, better than getting a fwd egg carton shitbox shed. They could double the price of petrol but I'll still let the beast drink :y
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Post by: albitz on 08 September 2011, 21:47:52
Removed a centre tie rod.Pita job to do.Spent hours trying to seperate the steering knuckle from the bottom of the steering box, but finally admitted defeat and split the ball joint at the other end instead.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 September 2011, 21:48:00
saturday changed the rear shocks  for clit..
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Post by: henryd on 08 September 2011, 22:41:28
I think I might have sold mine today :D,got made an offer that I couldn't refuse pending a favourable insurance quote,should know tomorrow,then I can start looking for what I should have bought in the first place,a 3.2 as I've always found mine slightly lacking in the go department .
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Post by: Auto Addict on 09 September 2011, 08:05:06
Remembered to put the tyre pressures back to normal, after towing the caravan to Newent.
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2011, 13:21:26
Sent Mrs TB to work in the MV6.

I neglected to mention the knackered gearbox and shot wishbone bushes....  ....I wonder if she'll notice?
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Post by: VXL V6 on 09 September 2011, 19:06:19
Looked at them both when I got home from work and seriously considered selling them
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Post by: Ian_D on 09 September 2011, 21:50:49
Swar at it a few times…

Need to nip out to B&Q. Pressed the ‘unlock button’ on the fob, and the central locking only JUST managed to open the doors… Opened the drivers door and looked at the interior light… Nothing, dead – wasn’t even glowing dimly. Used the car less than 5 days ago – was fine then.

Anyway, thanks to Ray (also a member on here – hence how I met him) gave me an old battery jumper pack thing last week. He said it all worked find apart from the air compressor. And he was right, I had the mig up and running in less than a minuet!  :y Thanks Ray  :y

I was VERY surprised that the jumper pack could start the Omega as it was a lot smaller than most jump models I’ve seen before (Its only got a 12v 10ah SLA Battery inside!!!). :o

Anyway, I’m now wondering why the battery has gone that flat. Especially since there’s also a second car battery in the boot (wired in parallel). Only thing I can think of, is that the PC in the boot must of somehow turned itself on. Hasn’t done this before though in the last year or so.

Oh well, never mind! I will stick it on charge all day tomorrow, and have a look.
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Post by: Andy B on 09 September 2011, 22:03:38
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... Especially since there’s also a second car battery in the boot (wired in parallel). Only thing I can think of, is that the PC in the boot must of somehow turned itself on. ....

How's this second battery wired? Like a caravan's leisure battery ie only connected when the engine is running via a split charge relay or hard wired together?
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Post by: feeutfo on 09 September 2011, 22:04:25
fuel trims checked. Both long terms minus 1.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2011, 07:38:33
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fuel trims checked. Both long terms minus 1.  :y
break me thats good, unless you've been on petrol?
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2011, 07:39:14
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Looked at them both when I got home from work and seriously considered selling them
Both of yours, or one of yours and Mrs VXLV6
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 September 2011, 10:42:55
Both of mine (the silver ornament and the silver slug).

Feeling slightly more positive today as I know i'd hate whatever I bought to replace them and having a spare car is very useful.
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Post by: feeutfo on 10 September 2011, 10:43:03
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fuel trims checked. Both long terms minus 1.  :y
break me thats good, unless you've been on petrol?
Nope, only on start up. Although thats been increased to 40secs  ;D

Last trip it did was coming back from Cornwall.  :)
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Post by: Ian_D on 10 September 2011, 14:18:54
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... Especially since there’s also a second car battery in the boot (wired in parallel). Only thing I can think of, is that the PC in the boot must of somehow turned itself on. ....

How's this second battery wired? Like a caravan's leisure battery ie only connected when the engine is running via a split charge relay or hard wired together?

Hard wired together. So if PC did turn itself on somehow, even though it is powered by the rear battery, it would still drain the main battery  :(

I plan on adding a relay in the boot which will disconnect the link between the batterys when the engine is switched off... Eventually...
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 September 2011, 17:28:07
Had new wishbones and bushes fitted as my old ones were shot. Like a new car now :y
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Post by: Tonka. on 10 September 2011, 18:04:55
Replaced doughnut bushes today.  2.5 hours to do the pair. Shocked myself at that  :y
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Post by: TheDaddy on 10 September 2011, 21:31:09
Fitted set of Cat's to the Black Beastie kindly sorted by Albs.
Managed to get it done just before the rain started. :)
No probs and sorted out the car nicely.  :y

Just need to find where the oil leak is coming from now  :(
Running down from above the oil filter towards the back, so possibly cam cover. Will have to have a further look to confirm.
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Post by: albitz on 10 September 2011, 21:34:05
Glad your car is all sorted Tony. I changed the centre tie rod on mine today (failed MOT on it last week) and noticed an identical leak on mine. Had previously noticed some oil on manifold heat shield, so assuming camcover gasket. I got a genuine set (for one bank) from ebay a couple of weeks ago for just over a fiver. :)
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Post by: TheDaddy on 10 September 2011, 21:36:43
Checking ebay now... :y
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Post by: albitz on 10 September 2011, 22:44:47
I think it was a one off  - VX dealer having a clearout. :-/
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Post by: birdman on 10 September 2011, 23:30:25
reset dtc p0170 yet again,getting boring now, :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2011, 18:39:02
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fuel trims checked. Both long terms minus 1.  :y
break me thats good, unless you've been on petrol?
Nope, only on start up. Although thats been increased to 40secs  ;D

Last trip it did was coming back from Cornwall.  :)
Tech2'd my Elite today for some bizarre reason (that you know abou), +3 and -7 :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2011, 18:42:11
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Checking ebay now... :y
Try Andyc for a quote, at worse you can decide not to.

You need cam cover gasket and 8 o rings per side, and black sealant (some dealers may try to give you green, which is wrong.

I can't drive at the moment, so may not be able to come in for a couple of days, but will be on IM if you want to chat :y
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Post by: millwall on 11 September 2011, 19:03:43
sod all  cant be bothered tinkering on a sunday  although i really need to fit my bumper onto the miggy    theres always next week ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 11 September 2011, 23:25:27
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fuel trims checked. Both long terms minus 1.  :y
break me thats good, unless you've been on petrol?
Nope, only on start up. Although thats been increased to 40secs  ;D

Last trip it did was coming back from Cornwall.  :)
Tech2'd my Elite today for some bizarre reason (that you know abou), +3 and -7 :(
Get Tilo to send you some new nozzles and drill to 2.3mm....? Although ot too bad an average...?  :-/
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 September 2011, 23:29:09
Lifted the bonnet and.. It's losing coolant. >:(

Probably from either the water pump or thermostat (both changed 2K ago). >:(
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 09:21:17
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fuel trims checked. Both long terms minus 1.  :y
break me thats good, unless you've been on petrol?
Nope, only on start up. Although thats been increased to 40secs  ;D

Last trip it did was coming back from Cornwall.  :)
Tech2'd my Elite today for some bizarre reason (that you know abou), +3 and -7 :(
Get Tilo to send you some new nozzles and drill to 2.3mm....? Although ot too bad an average...?  :-/
Might do that, as I think its idle that knocks mine out TBH.

I occasionally get trim fault codes, but never enough to bring light on (25% IIRC brings on light, 20% stores code)
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 September 2011, 10:33:09
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fuel trims checked. Both long terms minus 1.  :y
break me thats good, unless you've been on petrol?
Nope, only on start up. Although thats been increased to 40secs  ;D

Last trip it did was coming back from Cornwall.  :)
Tech2'd my Elite today for some bizarre reason (that you know abou), +3 and -7 :(
Get Tilo to send you some new nozzles and drill to 2.3mm....? Although ot too bad an average...?  :-/
Might do that, as I think its idle that knocks mine out TBH.

I occasionally get trim fault codes, but never enough to bring light on (25% IIRC brings on light, 20% stores code)
Yep 25% brings the light on. Yours is doing better than mine did on 2.5 nozzles. I had hunting, grumpy starts, and trim codes galore, with almost guaranteed light on in 3 days of a code clear.
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Post by: albitz on 12 September 2011, 14:46:40
Finally got my years ticket, after changing the centre tie bar and swapping the new steering idler from Vauxhall parts warehouse for one from my breaker - because it was in very good condition and local dealers didnt have one in stock.
VXpartswarehouse have promised a full refund and have removed their ebay listing until they can get some more Lemforder stock, since I informed them that my two day old idler had produced an MOT advisory.
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Post by: Figureman52 on 12 September 2011, 19:46:51
Changed the droplinks.

Is it something I am missing, but I couldn't get a socket on the top nut, not enough clearance between the suspension strut and the bodywork. Had to use a spanner instead.
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 19:49:57
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Changed the droplinks.

Is it something I am missing, but I couldn't get a socket on the top nut, not enough clearance between the suspension strut and the bodywork. Had to use a spanner instead.
Thats why rachet spanners exist ;)
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Post by: Figureman52 on 12 September 2011, 20:24:03
I might have to get some of those. :)

How would you go about tightening to the correct torque if there isn't room for the torque wrench?
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 September 2011, 20:25:36
Just did the last ones up to what I thought was tight enough!
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Post by: Figureman52 on 12 September 2011, 20:29:38
Fair enough, thats what I had to do. :y
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Post by: pirate on 12 September 2011, 20:37:36
fitted the shades to all rear windows after waiting over a month for them but well pleased fit a treat, makes the whole car look more agressive at a fraction of the cost of tinting. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 21:27:52
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I might have to get some of those. :)

How would you go about tightening to the correct torque if there isn't room for the torque wrench?
Do them tight enough ;)
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Post by: feeutfo on 13 September 2011, 00:37:22
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fitted the shades to all rear windows after waiting over a month for them but well pleased fit a treat, makes the whole car look more agressive at a fraction of the cost of tinting. :y
Hello, what's all this then...? Pics? Or a link..?  :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 September 2011, 13:06:55
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I might have to get some of those. :)

How would you go about tightening to the correct torque if there isn't room for the torque wrench?
Do them tight enough ;)

So.. up until they shear off and then back them off half a turn? ;)
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Post by: albitz on 13 September 2011, 13:21:26
Similar to top mounting nut on shocks.20nm iirc. How are you supposed to torgue it up, when you have to hold the two flats on top of the shock with an adjustable or similar ? ::) :-/
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Post by: tunnie on 13 September 2011, 13:23:17
I usually just do it so a decent bit  & even both sides thread is showing from the shock bolt
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Post by: albitz on 13 September 2011, 13:26:27
Yup. :y
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Post by: twiglet on 13 September 2011, 18:51:56
Fitted a child seat, and loaded a buggy into the boot of the mum-bus Vectra!!  ;D :y
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Post by: Cliffo B on 13 September 2011, 18:53:36
Went on our weekly 140 ml round trip to the east coast.
Then did an extra early return home to my pair of already bolted down ramps
So front end up then rear end up on 2 trolley jacks with a pair of axle stands for safety.
 Had a feel of the diff temperature and surpriseingly to me after a 65 ml journey the diff was only nicely warm.
Then out with the level plug
And in with the Pela tube to suck out the 100 thousand mile old rather dark brown oil.
Managed to get out just under a ltr in about an hr.
I'm afraid I made a right botch up of getting the new oil in.
I thought the pourer on the 1ltr container should have made it easy.
It was in fact made hard by the 4" built in pouring tube being non flexible
Bad design I thought by Fuchs,a good job I ordered 2 1 ltr containers from Opie Oils so I was able fall back on my B&Q gardening pressure spray tube with success :y :y
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Post by: Mrs Cakey on 13 September 2011, 19:23:42
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Fitted a child seat, and loaded a buggy into the boot of the mum-bus Vectra!!  ;D :y

Is that a subtle way of asking for congratulations? :-?
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Post by: RobG on 13 September 2011, 19:26:16
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Fitted a child seat, and loaded a buggy into the boot of the mum-bus Vectra!!  ;D :y
Find it more comfy than the leather James ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 13 September 2011, 19:29:39
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Fitted a child seat, and loaded a buggy into the boot of the mum-bus Vectra!!  ;D :y

Is that a subtle way of asking for congratulations? :-?

Dont think congrats are in order just yet. Hes being a good boy scout and being prepared. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 September 2011, 19:51:17
as the car still have this hot start long crank issue tested the injectors during cranking..so one more test is eliminated
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/enjektrtest.jpg)
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Post by: twiglet on 13 September 2011, 20:06:27
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Fitted a child seat, and loaded a buggy into the boot of the mum-bus Vectra!!  ;D :y

Is that a subtle way of asking for congratulations? :-?

Dont think congrats are in order just yet. Hes being a good boy scout and being prepared. ;)

No congrats are in order just yet, and I'm not the type of person to ask for them anyway.  :)

Things are moving along, albeit very slowly... I'll put a post up in general discussion when the time is right (actually, I might have to get Albs to do it, becuase I'll be at the hospital and my phone only makes calls and sends texts!! doh!!)  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 13 September 2011, 20:27:10
given it a full code and live data check.

jacked up and looked for suspension play and ordered 2 new track rod ends.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheDaddy on 15 September 2011, 18:51:41
So pulled up in the drive way after returning from work and looked at the smoke coming from the bonnet and watched the coolent running out from underneath the engine.
 :'(

Not happy -  :( :o :-?

Maybe the slight oil leak I thought I had was the start of the water leak running down from the left hand side above the oil filter towards the back of the engine.
Had thought it was going to be the cam gasket, but this is the primary issue now.
No car is going to be a headache.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheDaddy on 15 September 2011, 19:40:21
So looking around - seems like my first job on Saturday will be checking the HBV.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1193594464/0

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2011, 20:58:34
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So pulled up in the drive way after returning from work and looked at the smoke coming from the bonnet and watched the coolent running out from underneath the engine.
 :'(

Not happy -  :( :o :-?

Maybe the slight oil leak I thought I had was the start of the water leak running down from the left hand side above the oil filter towards the back of the engine.
Had thought it was going to be the cam gasket, but this is the primary issue now.
No car is going to be a headache.......
Might be best to start a seperate thread in Omega Help section about this issue - but yes, check HBV.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 September 2011, 00:01:04
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So pulled up in the drive way after returning from work and looked at the smoke coming from the bonnet and watched the coolent running out from underneath the engine.
 :'(

Not happy -  :( :o :-?

Maybe the slight oil leak I thought I had was the start of the water leak running down from the left hand side above the oil filter towards the back of the engine.
Had thought it was going to be the cam gasket, but this is the primary issue now.
No car is going to be a headache.......

If water is leaking down over the oil filter its the wrong side for the HBV as thats behind the right hand head(from sitting in the drivers seat :y)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 September 2011, 21:53:37
Got in it, drove the 220 miles to Halifax, loaded a 7ltr V8 into the boot, turned around and drove the 220 miles back home again..  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 17 September 2011, 22:30:46
Gave it a bit of a mini valet and got the Air Con Re-Gassed. Ice Ice Baby ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 17 September 2011, 22:50:23
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Got in it, drove the 220 miles to Halifax, loaded a 7ltr V8 into the boot, turned around and drove the 220 miles back home again..  :D
WhatwhenwherehowmuchwhatforwhatsitgoinginInfoInfoInfo come on, COME ON [size=24]COME ON[/size]  :)
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Post by: HockeyDave55 on 17 September 2011, 22:55:25
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Got in it, drove the 220 miles to Halifax, loaded a 7ltr V8 into the boot, turned around and drove the 220 miles back home again..  :D
WhatwhenwherehowmuchwhatforwhatsitgoinginInfoInfoInfo come on, COME ON [size=24]COME ON[/size]  :)
If that's going in an Omega, I do hope you start a build thread!!!!  :y :y :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 17 September 2011, 22:56:01
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Got in it, drove the 220 miles to Halifax, loaded a 7ltr V8 into the boot, turned around and drove the 220 miles back home again..  :D
WhatwhenwherehowmuchwhatforwhatsitgoinginInfoInfoInfo come on, COME ON [size=24]COME ON[/size]  :)

 ;D ;D It's not for the Omega - I don't think it'd fit (if an LS engine is tight, the FE would be a step too far!); it's for the Cobra project :) I decided the 6.4ltr sitting here just isn't quite enough so when a cheap 428 came up...

Although it's currently a kit of parts! 428 block, balanced 1U crank, balanced rods, forged pistons, herbert high lift & duration cam, Edelbrock aluminium high compression heads, roller rockers and the 58mm throttle bodies should drop right on the lot :)

[edit] Oh yeah - £1600 for everything (excluding the throttle bodies, they were £3500 on their own!), which is pretty decent as long as the block doesn't turn out to be flawed if & when I get it magnafluxed..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 17 September 2011, 23:20:57
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Got in it, drove the 220 miles to Halifax, loaded a 7ltr V8 into the boot, turned around and drove the 220 miles back home again..  :D
WhatwhenwherehowmuchwhatforwhatsitgoinginInfoInfoInfo come on, COME ON [size=24]COME ON[/size]  :)

 ;D ;D It's not for the Omega - I don't think it'd fit (if an LS engine is tight, the FE would be a step too far!); it's for the Cobra project :) I decided the 6.4ltr sitting here just isn't quite enough so when a cheap 428 came up...

Although it's currently a kit of parts! 428 block, balanced 1U crank, balanced rods, forged pistons, herbert high lift & duration cam, Edelbrock aluminium high compression heads, roller rockers and the 58mm throttle bodies should drop right on the lot :)

[edit] Oh yeah - £1600 for everything (excluding the throttle bodies, they were £3500 on their own!), which is pretty decent as long as the block doesn't turn out to be flawed if & when I get it magnafluxed..
Ford? Pah!  :-/ 


Good money though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 September 2011, 23:26:06
Gotta be a Ford in a (fake) Cobra ;)
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Post by: feeutfo on 17 September 2011, 23:30:52
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Gotta be a Ford in a (fake) Cobra ;)
Of course.   ;) keep us posted, sounds good.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 17 September 2011, 23:37:12
Fitted new exhaust, topped up gearbox oil, changed engine oil and filter, fitted the rest of the LPG kit to the engine bay ready for Kev to fit the loom  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sandune on 18 September 2011, 14:01:44
Oil and filter changed good---- bad spilt most of the used oil on the drive. Ruined a good pair of boots and my favourite jeans.Only finished scrubbing the oil from the path. :-[ :-? >:( ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 18 September 2011, 15:23:47
just put the bolts compliments of Caz in the gearbox that we found missing at Newent ref knocking noise on start up. You get the odd knock now and again but vary rare now..also as newent when jacked up the car does not seem to knock :o :o

took the radio out and lo and behold theres the code  :y shame i got the pass key from vauxhall for a mere £68.88 now for a radio thats not even in the car :'( just gotta wait 80mins to put the code in >:( after 6 failed attemps 2 by me and 4 by wifey who wanted music on the way home from newent :D seems like i did put the right code in after all although it was the wrong radio ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 18 September 2011, 15:25:30
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just put the bolts compliments of Caz in the gearbox that we found missing at Newent ref knocking noise on start up. You get the odd knock now and again but vary rare now..also as newent when jacked up the car does not seem to knock :o :o

took the radio out and lo and behold theres the code  :y shame i got the pass key from vauxhall for a mere £68.88 now for a radio thats not even in the car :'( just gotta wait 80mins to put the code in >:( after 6 failed attemps 2 by me and 4 by wifey who wanted music on the way home from newent :D seems like i did put the right code in after all although it was the wrong radio ;D


sorry Daz not trying to imply your a girlie mind you Caz has got a nice ring to it :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 18 September 2011, 18:42:39
Checked the passenger side scuttle drain to find its blocked again. With difficulty i removed it to find it full of sludge. Cleaned and replaced. Checked ATF fluid. Nice Red colour and level was spot on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 September 2011, 22:25:16
My omega became a wedding car yesterday,all polished and ribboned up to take the bride to the wedding and on to the reception,sadly it was her last run out with me as the new owner is having it this week once i have removed my number plate,I shall be sad to see it go but it just doesn't get used enough to justify keeping it(220 miles since the beginning of july :-[)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 September 2011, 10:24:47
Well, yesterday and Saturday, actually.  ::)

Cam belt, cam cover gaskets, water pump, thermostat, etc. were changed 2K miles ago and last weekend it started leaking coolant. >:(

Immediately assumed it would be the thermostat as I used one of the housings with the thinner type flange.

Stripped it all down and pressurised the system to 1 bar with an airline. Water dribbling out slowly around the crank pulley area but also towards the nearside side of the sump. Hmm.

Thermostat, then? Area around the thermostat appeared bone dry, though. Poking around with a bit of rag on the end of a wire under the joint with the transfer pipe revealed absolutely no moisture also.

Eventually spotted what looked like a little leak around the water pump housing while poking around with a mirror but still wasn't convinced that it wasn't running down behind the backplate from further up.

Decided to pull the water pump off and when I did the sealing O ring looked like it had been on there for 10 years. :o Completely flattened and a texture like plastic. Now, this was a pattern pump. Can't remember where it came from as it had been kept as a spare for a couple of years and it was only changed because the coolant was being changed anyway, and the original had 120k on it. >:( I reckon the O ring was a bit sub-standard.

Back together with a new genuine seal, refilled with coolant and on pressurising the system the leak appears to have been fixed. :y

Drove to work today and no sign of any leakage.

So much for changing the water pump with the cam belt to save time if it fails later. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 19 September 2011, 11:00:41
Replaced both trackrod ends.
Bled and serviced front brakes, freed stuck caliper

alignment this afternoon
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Post by: omegaman2 on 19 September 2011, 14:46:04
oil &filter change , 2 headlight bulbs :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 20 September 2011, 19:32:39
Nice new vx oil and filter :y
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Post by: DaveA on 21 September 2011, 18:13:37
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Nice new vx oil and filter :y

Ditto, also replaced crank case breather gasket, slight leek :y  Had a good look under car, OK :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 21 September 2011, 18:29:26
Today I have been having a look at the new camper, a T25 Joker Hi top 1.6 TD.
Few small jobs including making sure the awning and the beds all are OK for sleeping in. Tidy up the electrics a bit but not very sure about the dual battery system especially as there are a few loose or unconnected wires hanging out of the box. All have female connectors on but not connected to anything.
Also sorted out all the curtains and have decided that we will have to get the windows tinted. As the van is blue and silver I think a nice silvered window would look good plus it would reflect the sun better than a dark tint. I may do a blue first then the silver, I dunno yet.
Pulled the dash top to pieces to find a nasty squeak and try to eliminate.

Really looking forward to our first trip away.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 21 September 2011, 18:31:31
ive been investigating rear bumper removal. once done i have to replace one of my fog lights and clean the bugger  ::) then i have a perfect miggy!!  :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 21 September 2011, 18:44:04
Italian tune-up, then passed its MoT 8-)

CO 0.028%, HC 3ppm, lambda 1.002 - not bad for five times around the earth!

So I gave it its annual clean.  Then it rained  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 September 2011, 19:05:46
Nothing on the car, exactly.

Just about killed myself getting this onto the engine stand, though:
(http://www.mind-design.co.uk/pics/engine/IMG_0306.jpg)

(I used a crane, obviously .. I'm not that strong!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Pitchfork on 21 September 2011, 19:22:19
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Nice new vx oil and filter :y

Ditto, also replaced crank case breather gasket, slight leek :y  Had a good look under car, OK :y
Enough to make some soup?? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 September 2011, 19:40:40
Not much. My 2 ton trolley jack gave up the ghost, so I had to drive to Colchester and buy a new 3 ton jack. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Big_Al on 21 September 2011, 19:51:34
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Not much. My 2 ton trolley jack gave up the ghost, so I had to drive to Colchester and buy a new 3 ton jack. ::)


You putting on bit of weight Albs ?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 September 2011, 19:55:19
Unfortunately Al, yes. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 September 2011, 19:56:15
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Not much. My 2 ton trolley jack gave up the ghost, so I had to drive to Colchester and buy a new 3 ton jack. ::)

That's awful news. Don't they sell jacks anywhere else? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 September 2011, 20:01:44
Needed one in a hurry Kevin. Had to be brave and just take a deep breath and go for it. :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 21 September 2011, 20:16:30
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Today I have been having a look at the new camper, a T25 Joker Hi top 1.6 TD.
Few small jobs including making sure the awning and the beds all are OK for sleeping in. Tidy up the electrics a bit but not very sure about the dual battery system especially as there are a few loose or unconnected wires hanging out of the box. All have female connectors on but not connected to anything.
Also sorted out all the curtains and have decided that we will have to get the windows tinted. As the van is blue and silver I think a nice silvered window would look good plus it would reflect the sun better than a dark tint. I may do a blue first then the silver, I dunno yet.
Pulled the dash top to pieces to find a nasty squeak and try to eliminate.

Really looking forward to our first trip away.

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 September 2011, 20:35:41
Tyres and set up. WAAAAAhohohooooo  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2011, 20:43:06
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Tyres and set up. WAAAAAhohohooooo  :'(
What you go for?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 September 2011, 20:50:12
Probably the black ones. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 21 September 2011, 20:55:22
done both wishbones and  drop links now oil and filter then went up to WIM this afternoon, set up was a mile out, but the drive back :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 21 September 2011, 20:57:53
new zenon headlights with some naughty main beam and digital side lights and daylight driving strip lights,pics to follow when finished as im waiting for air trunking for front intakes to brakes,still waiting for my eibach springs from germany got the front bilstein,s ready,thinking of going black on the 17 elite rims.and waiting for paint shop to be free so can redo steinmetz front splitter and other little bits of paint she should be spot on for next years pvs show. went pirrelli rosso,s on front stick like glue trade price £245 pair fitted :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vamps on 21 September 2011, 21:16:35
Part exchanged it..... :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tmx on 21 September 2011, 21:26:46
Started disassembling it to replace broken oil cooler
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 September 2011, 21:32:22
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Tyres and set up. WAAAAAhohohooooo  :'(
What you go for?
Same. All other makers where either more expensive, or didn't do that size at all. At least according to two suppliers I spoke to.

But on top of that, as I was happy with sc3, why change.

 Base setting 1.30 on front. Plus toe in was way too aggressive  on the front drivers... which explains it.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2011, 21:38:31
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Tyres and set up. WAAAAAhohohooooo  :'(
What you go for?
Same. All other makers where either more expensive, or didn't do that size at all. At least according to two suppliers I spoke to.

But on top of that, as I was happy with sc3, why change.

 Base setting 1.30 on front. Plus toe in was way too aggressive  on the front drivers... which explains it.  >:(
Ouch, 4 of those little puppies must have upset the bank manager...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 21 September 2011, 21:49:36
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Part exchanged it..... :D :D :D
Spill the beans then Mike
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Post by: Entwood on 21 September 2011, 22:04:50
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Part exchanged it..... :D :D :D
Spill the beans then Mike

Keep up Rob ....  :)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1316549379

page 2 post #24 .....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 21 September 2011, 22:10:44
 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 22 September 2011, 19:22:05
Finally fitted my prodrive spoiler after i kindly got it painted for next to nothing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 22 September 2011, 21:04:03
Put on a pair of Kumho KU39s.  First impressions - feels stable, no tramlining but a little noisier than I had hoped.  No opportunity to test grip as yet. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 22 September 2011, 23:47:29
Nearly bought another one... backed out at the last minute... will I live to regret it? Nah!!  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2011, 00:18:52
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Put on a pair of Kumho KU39s.  First impressions - feels stable, no tramlining but a little noisier than I had hoped.  No opportunity to test grip as yet. 
Noisy compared to....? What did you have fitted before?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 23 September 2011, 01:37:45
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Not much. My 2 ton trolley jack gave up the ghost, so I had to drive to Colchester and buy a new 3 ton jack. ::)


You putting on bit of weight Albs ?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
  you need to exersize more mate and stay nice and trim like me :o :o :o ;D ;D

i saw a pic of me on the newent post wearing a pink shirt of all things ( ok wifey got me it ) said out load you fat git wifey perks up you calling me fat you **@@xx and storms out the room :o :o me and the dog just looked at eachother :o :o she laughed afterwards eventually :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 September 2011, 17:11:05
 ;D ;D...............did the plugs arrive ok Paul ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vamps on 23 September 2011, 18:24:05
Got rid of my money pit..... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Agemo on 23 September 2011, 20:41:11
Helicoiled sump, nice feeling, Hmmm . . .  ::)
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Post by: paul.lovejoy on 23 September 2011, 21:50:42
Quote from: Albs on 23 September 2011, 17:11:05
;D ;D...............did the plugs arrive ok Paul ?

yes thanks for that just got to fit them now or maybe buy a new omega ::) ::) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 24 September 2011, 10:51:47
Taxed the old girl for 6 months. £118.25 :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bob G on 24 September 2011, 11:31:52
new flxi joint and replaced switches that had gone tacky with nice unsticky ones, filled up with gas ready to go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2011, 11:52:00
Quote from: Bob G on 24 September 2011, 11:31:52
new flxi joint and replaced switches that had gone tacky with nice unsticky ones, filled up with gas ready to go.
and kept you original cat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 24 September 2011, 12:36:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 September 2011, 00:18:52
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Put on a pair of Kumho KU39s.  First impressions - feels stable, no tramlining but a little noisier than I had hoped.  No opportunity to test grip as yet. 
Noisy compared to....? What did you have fitted before?

Dunlops - SP Sport Maxx TT IIRC. 

Kumhos are 235/45/17 97Y, £89 fully fitted from Micheldever, although I paid a few squid extra locally to save me a 60 mile drive. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 September 2011, 21:35:50
Quote from: Osprey on 24 September 2011, 12:36:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 September 2011, 00:18:52
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Put on a pair of Kumho KU39s.  First impressions - feels stable, no tramlining but a little noisier than I had hoped.  No opportunity to test grip as yet. 
Noisy compared to....? What did you have fitted before?

Dunlops - SP Sport Maxx TT IIRC. 

Kumhos are 235/45/17 97Y, £89 fully fitted from Micheldever, although I paid a few squid extra locally to save me a 60 mile drive.
Noisier than sport max?  :o  Lordy. Still, damn site cheaper. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 September 2011, 21:43:50
Let's see.. sold the hardtop for the MR2 and fitted it to the fellas car. Would have taken 20 minutes had I not dropped a bolt into the rear wheel arch - took longer to get the fiddly little plastic clips of doom out than it did to do the whole rest of the job  ;D

Put the throttle bodies onto the V8 to stare at them (no gaskets or proper bolts.. heck, no lifters or pushrods either, let alone the crank ;D) and .. drool.

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/297400_10150392531361204_672941203_10049855_309613915_n.jpg)

Oh yeah, and went to Halfords & bought three new tool chests and a bunch of tools.. tried to blag my way into their trade scheme but no dice (even when you're buying £500's worth of stuff!) :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 24 September 2011, 21:58:37
I would have told them to shove their tools up their chuffer. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 September 2011, 22:18:16
Well I did get ~50% off the chests, which is not too bad.. but it would be nice to get trade discount given the amount of stuff I've bought there over the years!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 September 2011, 23:26:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 September 2011, 22:18:16
Well I did get ~50% off the chests, which is not too bad.. but it would be nice to get trade discount given the amount of stuff I've bought there over the years!
50% ? Pray tell.

Also trade card no good in conjunction with any other offer, so wouldn't help on this occasion... But you knew that.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 September 2011, 23:29:01
They were 30% off on the website, but the only two they had left were ex-display (but look fine to me!) so they chopped another 20% off and made it a round 50..

Which I thought was pretty decent :)

Trade on the tools, though, would have been nice! I even wore my grubbiest "I just put down the spanners" T-shirt for effect..  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 19:18:22
There was a Post a week or so ago about Land Rover Discovery being sooooo slow  ;D which did make me smile...
Anyway I have found a how too, on how too "adjust the fuel pump"

So this morning I was out there at the break of day altering then trying, altering and trying etc etc....

It now picks up far far better almost unbelieveable to think its the same car , so well pleased  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 25 September 2011, 19:31:10
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 19:18:22
There was a Post a week or so ago about Land Rover Discovery being sooooo slow  ;D which did make me smile...
Anyway I have found a how too, on how too "adjust the fuel pump"

So this morning I was out there at the break of day altering then trying, altering and trying etc etc....

It now picks up far far better almost unbelieveable to think its the same car , so well pleased  :y
I think the turbo can take a tweak as well....   ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:37:54
Got my thrust washer replaced at last ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 19:52:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:37:54
Got my thrust washer replaced at last ::)

Good stuff  :y

No excusses for not coming to see me then  :-* :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:55:57
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 19:52:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:37:54
Got my thrust washer replaced at last ::)

Good stuff  :y

No excusses for not coming to see me then  :-* :-*
Shame you are doing it on the day you are doing it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 20:39:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:55:57
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 19:52:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:37:54
Got my thrust washer replaced at last ::)

Good stuff  :y

No excusses for not coming to see me then  :-* :-*
Shame you are doing it on the day you are doing it ;D

I am really glad your doing the whatsit to the oojmmaflip on that day too ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 20:42:57
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 20:39:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:55:57
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 19:52:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2011, 19:37:54
Got my thrust washer replaced at last ::)

Good stuff  :y

No excusses for not coming to see me then  :-* :-*
Shame you are doing it on the day you are doing it ;D

I am really glad your doing the whatsit to the oojmmaflip on that day too ;D
And the thingie wotsit... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Richie London on 25 September 2011, 21:01:53
1000 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Richie London on 25 September 2011, 21:02:57
Quote from: Richie London on 25 September 2011, 21:01:53
1000 :y

do i win a prize ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 21:03:39
Quote from: Richie London on 25 September 2011, 21:01:53
1000 :y

Eh? are you ok Ritchie? is someone looking after you ?  ;D ;D :P :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Richie London on 25 September 2011, 21:05:50
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 25 September 2011, 21:03:39
Quote from: Richie London on 25 September 2011, 21:01:53
1000 :y

Eh? are you ok Ritchie? is someone looking after you ?  ;D ;D :P :P

well as it was the 1000th reply i thought i might win something  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 September 2011, 21:10:07
Drove it to Colchester to visit with Johnnycboy :y :y

I may have gotten involved in a rear wheel bearing change whilst I was there too ::) ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnycboy on 25 September 2011, 21:17:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 September 2011, 21:10:07
Drove it to Colchester to visit with Johnnycboy :y :y

I may have gotten involved in a rear wheel bearing change whilst I was there too ::) ::) ;D ;D

Yes and what a horrible job it is too.  Handbrake shoe pins were the worst part - bloody horrible design >:(


Thankfully had a couple of close friends to help out though. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 25 September 2011, 23:38:33
I went to calibrate the lpg so I tried to load the driver for the usb interface - no joy.  Download the drivers from the manufacturers website - no joy.  Try all sorts of drivers I find on the net - no joy.  Stumble across one on the Motogas website - it works.

Started calibration - one cyl ok, 3 = stall.

Suspect air leak - remove plenum and shift wiring around.

Restarted calibration again - one cyl ok, 3 = stall.

Suspect air leak in different place - remove breather ECOTEC Box and replace washers which were shot.

Restart calibration again - one cyl ok, 3 = stall.

break it - left it and tried to get on OOF - no joy.  break it - searched the internet for clues including the cached pages of OOF - no joy.

I niggling thought entered my mind so went to fill the lpg tank some more.  1st station the sat decides to take me to it via manchester.  I stop, reprogramme idiot-nav and get to fleet Total garage.  LPG nossle buggered - break it.  Went to M3 services (the back route)  almost get caught by a copper.

Filled up with LPG, it's a single hole tank so it took forever.  Drove home and restarted calibration - worked first time!

Arse!  Who's a rather eejit?!  ;D ;D

On the plus side, it rather works!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 September 2011, 09:42:49
Well done G.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ratty on 26 September 2011, 14:38:17
Replaced Front discs, the old ones were to put it mildly breaked  :o

Near-Side
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/ratsalad/Car/IMG_20110926_124401.jpg)


Off-Side
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/ratsalad/Car/IMG_20110926_124349.jpg)

Wondered where I was getting brake judder from.... Now I know  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 September 2011, 17:42:07
Good lord. They're beyond breaked.  :o

Painted mine silver, try and keep the rust at bay for a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: micoandmojo on 26 September 2011, 18:56:48
FULL VALET then spent 3hrs trying to get under the bonnet, ::) if its not your girl its your car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 26 September 2011, 20:23:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 September 2011, 17:42:07
Good lord. They're beyond breaked.  :o

Painted mine silver, try and keep the rust at bay for a bit.

For a minute I thought the bottom one was the aux pulley :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ratty on 26 September 2011, 20:51:42
Quote from: Guffer on 26 September 2011, 20:23:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 September 2011, 17:42:07
Good lord. They're beyond breaked.  :o

Painted mine silver, try and keep the rust at bay for a bit.

For a minute I thought the bottom one was the aux pulley :o

Yeah, I nearly had a heart attack when I saw them, the mot had them as an advisory 7 months ago being "a bit rusty" seeing how bad they were i'd say they had to be a lot more than a bit lol... Still they're done now.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2011, 21:26:07
All I've done to mine is driven it home far too quickly. Blimey can it shift when asked :). Its so nice to be able to push it hard again, without worrying about thrust washer :D

I might have taken a little tread off TheDaddy's MV6 tyres ::). Don't tell him ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:19:27
Driven it to numerous shops to take Mrs LD Birthday Shopping! ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: micoandmojo on 26 September 2011, 22:26:02
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 28 April 2011, 21:20:22
Doesn't matter if you have worked on an Omega or another one of your cars which isn't an Omega, just share what you have been doing  :y
full valet then three hrs trying to get the bonnet open lol :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 26 September 2011, 22:55:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Make sure you get the glassback-friendly ultra plush leather interior  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2011, 23:27:33
Shelled out to insure it. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vamps on 26 September 2011, 23:42:33
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Do tell...... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 27 September 2011, 00:50:48
Drove to Essex... Picked up Albs... on to East London... hooked up A-frame plus 2.2 Omega... back to Essex... dropped off Albs... then back to sleepy Suffolk... parked up both cars.

Checked BC and I averaged 24.1mpg on the trip... gotta be happy with that!!  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 07:35:47
Quote from: Vamps on 26 September 2011, 23:42:33
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Do tell...... :)
As of yesterday I've started a new company as I was medically retired Sunday ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 27 September 2011, 07:44:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Congrats, I take it being Peugeot means what I think it means?  All the best, and I really hope it works as well as it should.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 27 September 2011, 09:52:00
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 07:35:47
Quote from: Vamps on 26 September 2011, 23:42:33
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Do tell...... :)
As of yesterday I've started a new company as I was medically retired Sunday ;)

Good luck with it Paul,hope it goes well for you :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 10:27:46
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 September 2011, 07:44:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Congrats, I take it being Peugeot means what I think it means?  All the best, and I really hope it works as well as it should.
It does mean what you think ;) I've had to "take a flyer" to a degree as the contracts aren't signed and sealed but needed to get it delivered before the end of the month to get the deal I had hammered out ::)

No major problems with the contracts, just waiting for written confirmation of a couple of agreements we have made verbally :y

Should (hopefully) go fully live on November 7th
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2011, 10:37:36
Hope I never have to use you, cripple. Plenty of other dimwits to keep you busy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 September 2011, 10:39:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 10:27:46
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 September 2011, 07:44:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Congrats, I take it being Peugeot means what I think it means?  All the best, and I really hope it works as well as it should.
It does mean what you think ;) I've had to "take a flyer" to a degree as the contracts aren't signed and sealed but needed to get it delivered before the end of the month to get the deal I had hammered out ::)

No major problems with the contracts, just waiting for written confirmation of a couple of agreements we have made verbally :y

Should (hopefully) go fully live on November 7th

Good luck with it, LD! If this is all what I think it is then you can now legitimately go and get a Halfords trade card, too..  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 10:43:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 September 2011, 10:39:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 10:27:46
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 September 2011, 07:44:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:43:45
Oh, and also drove it to the Peugeot main dealer to order a new van ::)

Congrats, I take it being Peugeot means what I think it means?  All the best, and I really hope it works as well as it should.
It does mean what you think ;) I've had to "take a flyer" to a degree as the contracts aren't signed and sealed but needed to get it delivered before the end of the month to get the deal I had hammered out ::)

No major problems with the contracts, just waiting for written confirmation of a couple of agreements we have made verbally :y

Should (hopefully) go fully live on November 7th

Good luck with it, LD! If this is all what I think it is then you can now legitimately go and get a Halfords trade card, too..  :D
I can indeed :y :y :y Although I rarely use them for anything! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 September 2011, 10:56:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 10:43:39
I can indeed :y :y :y Although I rarely use them for anything! ::)

I spent the best part of £600 in there on Saturday.. trade card would have been very handy  ;D ;D Though I see now all you need is a business card, according to their website..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 27 September 2011, 17:38:30
let the water out again about 12 times now after oilcooler went    put anti freeze in not blue lets hope its clean now no oil left in water
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnycboy on 27 September 2011, 17:41:19
Adjusted the handbrake, after replacing the wheel bearing on Sunday - Ached too much yesterday  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2011, 19:51:27
fixed the leaky washer bottle on mv6. Or rather, disentangle the washer pipe from the cooling fan....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 27 September 2011, 19:58:24
fitted the mint auto and handbrake gaiter from alb,s thanks fella needed my glasses to stitch it back up but worth it,when i get a moment i shall take some pics of my work so far , still waiting for my eibach springs from germany,went out in dark new lights and daylight cruise lights are so much better. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 27 September 2011, 20:14:59
checked oil and water levels,as usual nothing to do there,

so fitted new n/s anti rollbar link, silence is golden!!! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 27 September 2011, 21:17:33
i had a very loud cracking noise when opening my drivers door on my loverly omega thinking it was the door hinge dropping off until i was reading up on the site a found that there is a small plastic bush in the door strap and that could be the noise...so went down to day to motorbodies luton paid 0.26p for it came back fitted it in 5mins...and my goodness it is all better now..its heaven to open my door nice and quietly now rather than be embarrassed  by a very loud cracking noise and all the people looking to see what the noise was...thanks to you lads i am realy chuffed it was worth 50 quid to stop it ....so quids in as well     cheers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 27 September 2011, 23:16:46
Drove around the block. 

After a few yards, the first left turn was too easy and I had to struggle to straighten the wheel afterwards.  It quickly became clear that the steering wheel was near vertical when driving straight ahead, and the steering was like swimming in porridge. 

Totally undrivable, so left and left again straight back home. 

Turns out my wife had borrowed the car earlier and, in a dozy moment, taken evasive action by bumping up a kerb at speed.   >:( >:( >:(

NSF wheel buggered, front wheels visibly toeing in so something seriously bent underneath.  Get out and get under in the morning but it's not looking good. 

I wouldn't mind so much if there had been some sort of apology but no - she thought if she said nothing I wouldn't notice.   :-* :-* :-*

Any suggestions for revenge?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 September 2011, 23:22:53
Burn her GHD's out.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 23:28:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2011, 23:22:53
Burn her GHD's out.  :)
What are they? :-\

Must be your feminine side showing again :-X :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 28 September 2011, 00:55:05
Didn't realise you could do burnouts in GHDs.   ;)

Anyway, she rarely has good hair days and I'm certainly not having one.  Scuse me while I go and change my avatar to Mr. Grumpy. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 September 2011, 02:12:32
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 23:28:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2011, 23:22:53
Burn her GHD's out.  :)
What are they? :-\

Must be your feminine side showing again :-X :D
As the resident cat woman I know you know what GHD's are. I spend most days pulling the plug out the wall or triping over the bloody things. Sometimes when red hot! Women! Honestly!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 28 September 2011, 08:27:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2011, 23:22:53
Burn her GHD's out.  :)

Jesus, how sad is it that I know what you are talking about :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 28 September 2011, 08:46:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 September 2011, 10:56:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 10:43:39
I can indeed :y :y :y Although I rarely use them for anything! ::)

I spent the best part of £600 in there on Saturday.. trade card would have been very handy  ;D ;D Though I see now all you need is a business card, according to their website..

Congrats LD, I hope that there be a multitude of muppets to keep you in business  :y

Aaron you should have given me a call, I have a TC for Halfrauds and I get trade at CAF as well  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 September 2011, 11:06:42
Quote from: Guffer on 28 September 2011, 08:46:31
Aaron you should have given me a call, I have a TC for Halfrauds and I get trade at CAF as well  :y

Bugger! I'll remember that next time :) Ta!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: robmac on 28 September 2011, 11:52:41
fitted eternal back box to my v6 omega after the old box decided it didn't need the baffle material in there any more!! >:(
much quieter now and the annoying rattling has gone too. very pleased with the build quality of the eternal back box. fitted very easily. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 28 September 2011, 17:27:50
Kerb stone 1 v 0 suspension

Better news than I expected following last nights wheel v kerb stone contest.  Nothing bent underneath but the camber adjustment unceremoniously whacked to full limit, together with accompanying vast toe in.

Wheel bearing has play and sounds like Thomas the Tank Engine but the wheel is more or less circular albeit with a lovely gouge out of it.  Quite tough, those Elite wheels!

Could have been worse  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Agemo on 28 September 2011, 23:25:53
Poly bushed mine.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 28 September 2011, 23:48:13
to day i fitted new fittings to the underneath of my omega front bumper as it had none at all...fixed the headlamp washers that i fitted and now they are working well...and tested the antifreeze in the car and thats just fine.......jobs well done..............
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 September 2011, 14:53:06
Took the 300ZX for an MOT - most nerve wracking drive I've ever done (no tax - insured, of course, but no tax & MOT. Pre-booked MOT, naturally).

It failed :(

Needs more welding, apparently, and has a badly leaking rear shock.. now I have to decide if I want to spend the £200 or so to save it, or just ship it off to the knackers yard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 September 2011, 17:23:44
Bah, no edit function.

[edit] ;) also discovered that the windscreen washer pump is siezed (probably because it hasn't been used in 8 years!). Getting the front bumper off to change it is a mission that will almost certainly lead to snapped studs and new wings being needed. That may have pushed it over the edge into 'get shot' territory. Boo. Sniffle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2011, 21:00:08
Rebleed the front brakes again on TBE, as have an odd wander under medium braking at high speed...   ...not tested yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 01 October 2011, 18:11:39
fitted new grille......    wow,  i took a screw driver to my car !!!!!

(http://www.flickr.com/photos/16491186@N03/6200485249/)


not actually sure i like it all that much.....


now REALLY wondering what it would look like in silver..... and whether i can remember how to wield a spray can....  pondering taking it back off, priming it and getting a silver top coat on it....   haven't decided about whether it should be as near the same as the car as possible, or a contrast, maybe a graphite or something??  or some kind of darker silver....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 01 October 2011, 18:13:02
now i REALLY want that edit button....


another try

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16491186@N03/6200485249/" title="IMG_0316 by max.hodges1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6200485249_4765d079a0.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0316"></a>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 01 October 2011, 18:13:39
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6200485249_4765d079a0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16491186@N03/6200485249/)
IMG_0316 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16491186@N03/6200485249/) by max.hodges1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/16491186@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 01 October 2011, 18:27:14
If your going to spray it use paint pwith plasticiser in, or sparay adhesion promoter on first.Otherwise it will soon flake off. :y
I like it personally, in fact Im thinking of getting one myself.
Strangely enough, I hated the grill on my senator. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 01 October 2011, 18:28:09
If the edit button doesnt return soon, I am going to have to start typing much slower. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 01 October 2011, 18:55:09
Wheel bearing, drop links, replaced brake fluid (eezibleed rocks!) and fuel filter. And taken loads of iced drinks - wow it was hot for working on a car outside!

Re the fuel filter, Haynes book of danglies says put the clips on the new filter then plug it in.  The OOF maint guide says put the clips into the ends of the fuel lines then plug the filter in.  I am here to tell you that OOF is right and Haynes is wrong!
 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 October 2011, 20:06:27
Spent the morning swearing at the drop links on the back of the MR2. Spent the afternoon swearing at the other drop links on the MR2  ;D Stupid design.

Oh and found the giant rust hole in the passenger sill that the 300ZX failed it's MOT on - it's fist sized and right through the outer sill  :-[ Parp.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 October 2011, 02:26:05
Having finally rebuilt the front of my car, trundled it off for it's pre council 6 monthly inspection and mot. Bloody thing only passed :o 8) Phew smiley.

No advisories or anything...even the headlights were spot on. Took two goes to do the emissions though as idle still playing up. Being painted tomorrow then back to work with it on Thursday. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 10:28:02
Bashed the nearside wing mirror into a concrete pillar trying to squeeze into the last remaining parking space at work, only to find out that, once I was in, I couldn't open the drivers door anyway thanks to the person next to me.

I bloody hate Mondays.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 10:46:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 10:28:02
Bashed the nearside wing mirror into a concrete pillar trying to squeeze into the last remaining parking space at work, only to find out that, once I was in, I couldn't open the drivers door anyway thanks to the person next to me.

I bloody hate Mondays.
Oppps.

So, tomorrow, you will post that you took a big hammer to work, and educated said concrete post ::). And that you've fixed your mirror ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 03 October 2011, 10:52:03
Fitted steering idler and track control arm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 10:54:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 10:46:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 10:28:02
Bashed the nearside wing mirror into a concrete pillar trying to squeeze into the last remaining parking space at work, only to find out that, once I was in, I couldn't open the drivers door anyway thanks to the person next to me.

I bloody hate Mondays.
Oppps.

So, tomorrow, you will post that you took a big hammer to work, and educated said concrete post ::). And that you've fixed your mirror ;D

 ;D No, I'll just get up earlier to find a decent parking space.. ;) Fortunately the mirror only caught the black plastic part rather than the body coloured part, so it doesn't show up too much.

Although educating the post is tempting ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 11:01:48
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 10:54:10
Although educating the post is tempting ..

Trust me, you will feel so much better...  ...until that twinge of embarrassment becomes overwhelming.

Obviously, I am not speaking from experience. Not me. Never.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:04:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 11:01:48
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 10:54:10
Although educating the post is tempting ..

Trust me, you will feel so much better...  ...until that twinge of embarrassment becomes overwhelming.

Obviously, I am not speaking from experience. Not me. Never.

 ;D

I could always just kick the post.. although I wouldn't want to damage my foot..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 11:07:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:04:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 11:01:48
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 10:54:10
Although educating the post is tempting ..

Trust me, you will feel so much better...  ...until that twinge of embarrassment becomes overwhelming.

Obviously, I am not speaking from experience. Not me. Never.

 ;D

I could always just kick the post.. although I wouldn't want to damage my foot..
Oi!  >:(

I'll have you know that my left foot's pain was not caused by kicking anything. AFAIK, anyway :P

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:20:40
 ;D Sorry, I couldn't resist ;)

Though that reminds me.. I thought of you yesterday when I was behind swervy-mc-talks-to-his-passenger ... he must have had a dozen (and I'm not exaggerating!) magic trees hanging from his rear view mirror. Some of them were even hanging from the first 'level' of tree so they went from mirror to dashboard, waving around like some kind of magic tree shaped snake..

I didn't feel so bad about the big gay gonk stuck in the corner of my windscreen, after that..  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 12:55:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:20:40
;D Sorry, I couldn't resist ;)

Though that reminds me.. I thought of you yesterday when I was behind swervy-mc-talks-to-his-passenger ... he must have had a dozen (and I'm not exaggerating!) magic trees hanging from his rear view mirror. Some of them were even hanging from the first 'level' of tree so they went from mirror to dashboard, waving around like some kind of magic tree shaped snake..

I didn't feel so bad about the big gay gonk stuck in the corner of my windscreen, after that..  ;D
Hmmm, why has my blood pressure just risen ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 13:08:43
I couldn't possibly imagine..


But I'm amazed I still have my post count..  ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 03 October 2011, 13:24:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 12:55:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:20:40
;D Sorry, I couldn't resist ;)

Though that reminds me.. I thought of you yesterday when I was behind swervy-mc-talks-to-his-passenger ... he must have had a dozen (and I'm not exaggerating!) magic trees hanging from his rear view mirror. Some of them were even hanging from the first 'level' of tree so they went from mirror to dashboard, waving around like some kind of magic tree shaped snake..

I didn't feel so bad about the big gay gonk stuck in the corner of my windscreen, after that..  ;D
Hmmm, why has my blood pressure just risen ;D

Coming back through Dover last night at customs they were stopping everyone who has something either stuck to the windscreen (sat navs and the like) or hanging from the rear view and taking their cars through a mini-MOT in the inspection area.  Thankfully mine sits under the dash overhang but there was lots of people caught out.

Strangely Jammie, I though of you.  Not sure why  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 13:26:07
Quote from: Guffer on 03 October 2011, 13:24:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 12:55:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:20:40
;D Sorry, I couldn't resist ;)

Though that reminds me.. I thought of you yesterday when I was behind swervy-mc-talks-to-his-passenger ... he must have had a dozen (and I'm not exaggerating!) magic trees hanging from his rear view mirror. Some of them were even hanging from the first 'level' of tree so they went from mirror to dashboard, waving around like some kind of magic tree shaped snake..

I didn't feel so bad about the big gay gonk stuck in the corner of my windscreen, after that..  ;D
Hmmm, why has my blood pressure just risen ;D

Coming back through Dover last night at customs they were stopping everyone who has something either stuck to the windscreen (sat navs and the like) or hanging from the rear view and taking their cars through a mini-MOT in the inspection area.  Thankfully mine sits under the dash overhang but there was lots of people caught out.

Strangely Jammie, I though of you.  Not sure why  ::) ;D
And so they should. Though rather than a mini MOT area, I was thinking along the lines of Salisbury Plain. "Running Man" style.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 03 October 2011, 13:28:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 13:26:07
Quote from: Guffer on 03 October 2011, 13:24:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 12:55:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:20:40
;D Sorry, I couldn't resist ;)

Though that reminds me.. I thought of you yesterday when I was behind swervy-mc-talks-to-his-passenger ... he must have had a dozen (and I'm not exaggerating!) magic trees hanging from his rear view mirror. Some of them were even hanging from the first 'level' of tree so they went from mirror to dashboard, waving around like some kind of magic tree shaped snake..

I didn't feel so bad about the big gay gonk stuck in the corner of my windscreen, after that..  ;D
Hmmm, why has my blood pressure just risen ;D

Coming back through Dover last night at customs they were stopping everyone who has something either stuck to the windscreen (sat navs and the like) or hanging from the rear view and taking their cars through a mini-MOT in the inspection area.  Thankfully mine sits under the dash overhang but there was lots of people caught out.

Strangely Jammie, I though of you.  Not sure why  ::) ;D
And so they should. Though rather than a mini MOT area, I was thinking along the lines of Salisbury Plain. "Running Man" style.

They would get away too easily with cuts to budgets and the like..... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 13:31:37
Quote from: Guffer on 03 October 2011, 13:28:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 13:26:07
Quote from: Guffer on 03 October 2011, 13:24:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2011, 12:55:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 October 2011, 11:20:40
;D Sorry, I couldn't resist ;)

Though that reminds me.. I thought of you yesterday when I was behind swervy-mc-talks-to-his-passenger ... he must have had a dozen (and I'm not exaggerating!) magic trees hanging from his rear view mirror. Some of them were even hanging from the first 'level' of tree so they went from mirror to dashboard, waving around like some kind of magic tree shaped snake..

I didn't feel so bad about the big gay gonk stuck in the corner of my windscreen, after that..  ;D
Hmmm, why has my blood pressure just risen ;D

Coming back through Dover last night at customs they were stopping everyone who has something either stuck to the windscreen (sat navs and the like) or hanging from the rear view and taking their cars through a mini-MOT in the inspection area.  Thankfully mine sits under the dash overhang but there was lots of people caught out.

Strangely Jammie, I though of you.  Not sure why  ::) ;D
And so they should. Though rather than a mini MOT area, I was thinking along the lines of Salisbury Plain. "Running Man" style.

They would get away too easily with cuts to budgets and the like..... :-X
So the lads need more practice on the one-bullet-one-casualty theory then ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 October 2011, 13:36:05
Interestingly I was talking to a guy very high up in the logistics lot at the weekend, he was telling me about the mess they currently have and how there was plenty of body armour in Iraq, they just could not find it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 06 October 2011, 23:37:02
what did i do on my omega today........i decided that winter is a coming so decided to lay out in the fierce wind and sunshine and do the underneath of it with clear wax oil....what a dirty rotten job...took me two hours to do it and another two hours to get it out of my hair and from under my right arm pit where the excess ran away.but hey have the satisfaction of another job well done for another 12 months.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 October 2011, 22:07:49
Cambelt and waterpump on TBE. Only slightly overdue ::) (on time, only down around 15k on that belt, if history is to be believed).

Hopefully found and resolved oil leak as well on it.

Just need to sort out its wandering under braking now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 13 October 2011, 23:58:23
It's gone from pull to a wander...?  ???

Done absolutely cock all with mine. Waiting for independent report, which I don't think will change anything. .... Sigh....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JIFFY on 14 October 2011, 00:54:39
spent two hours removing and fitting an abs ecu,
dont even go there(unless you got fingers that are like spiders legs and loads of spare skin,goin to the local garage tomorrow to have it tech 2 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 14 October 2011, 01:35:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 October 2011, 13:36:05
Interestingly I was talking to a guy very high up in the logistics lot at the weekend, he was telling me about the mess they currently have and how there was plenty of body armour in Iraq, they just could not find it!

it'll be on ebay, if they're quick they  might win it back with a bit of auction sniping
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 14 October 2011, 08:09:58
Quote from: MaxV6 on 14 October 2011, 01:35:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 October 2011, 13:36:05
Interestingly I was talking to a guy very high up in the logistics lot at the weekend, he was telling me about the mess they currently have and how there was plenty of body armour in Iraq, they just could not find it!

it'll be on ebay, if they're quick they  might win it back with a bit of auction sniping

 ;D Splendid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 14 October 2011, 08:15:56
Went out to the Desmond and gave the coolant expansion some verbal for having a wee strop and getting the display to annoy me with warnings of a non-existent coolant loss - the cheeky wee gett. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 14 October 2011, 08:17:25
Quote from: Desperate Den on 14 October 2011, 08:15:56
Went out to the Desmond and gave the coolant expansion some verbal for having a wee strop and getting the display to annoy me with warnings of a non-existent coolant loss - the cheeky wee gett. >:(

I've left the 'tank' out - where's me edit button. :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 October 2011, 08:58:46
Drove it to London and back for a Hospital appointment
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 14 October 2011, 12:35:13
Quote from: Desperate Den on 14 October 2011, 08:17:25
Quote from: Desperate Den on 14 October 2011, 08:15:56
Went out to the Desmond and gave the coolant expansion some verbal for having a wee strop and getting the display to annoy me with warnings of a non-existent coolant loss - the cheeky wee gett. >:(

I've left the 'tank' out - where's me edit button. :o :o :o

Start a campaign to get it back Den, they'll listen to you!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 October 2011, 12:43:33
Drove mine to Leicester last night to drop off some wheels.. well, Leicester Services East on the M1. And then drove it back again, another 240 miles gone..

Really must get some new tyres, the fronts are bald at the edges and the rears aren't much better  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 October 2011, 18:03:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 October 2011, 23:58:23
It's gone from pull to a wander...?  ???

Done absolutely cock all with mine. Waiting for independent report, which I don't think will change anything. .... Sigh....
Paid attention to it today - drove to Towcester for gas, as breaked if I'm using the local BP inbred, breakless, thick, stupid, pointless, unhelpful, useless retards. Defo a pull, at certain speeds, quite, errr, 'interesting'. Always right (then not in truck ruts are crazy camber on road).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 October 2011, 20:58:54
Washed the mud from Goodwod off it, that's only been there a month.

Then decided to change the plugs to try and sort the slight misfire.

Driver's side went well, plugs were knackered, but barely any oil in the holes.

Then went to the passenger side. What cretin decided that putting the wiring loom directly above the plugs in a rigid tray was a good idea? It only needed to be routed slightly differently. Then the really bad news started; I broke one of the plugleads as soon as I tried removing it. This was at 16:45, cue frantic running around to get a new set as I need the damn thing to get to work in the morning. Finally found a set at the fifth factor I tried and finished fitting them in the dark. Turns out these 3 plugs were in a  much worse state than the others. I reckon the butcher who was paid to service it last took one look at what was involved, and decided not to bother.

This was after I'd immobilised my other car by putting it's alternator on Deb's Morris so she can use it tomorrow and exchange the faulty one for a replacement.

I knew washing it wasn't a good idea!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 14 October 2011, 22:55:56
today on my 2.2 omega,i took the advice i found on this very friendly forum....went to my local motor bodies vauxhall agent....and treated my car to...gm4 point spark  plugs...oil...oil filter... air filter...pollen filter....repair kit for coil pack...and the slight miss fire i had has now gone completely....so now i am converted to genuine parts only...thanks lads.......ray...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 October 2011, 23:46:09
...right, tip off from engineer, so started pulling it to bits, changing the stub axle anyway to be sure, so all dismantled before work, Quick text to Steve at omega parts and picked up a complete stubby on the way home. Ready for re assembly tomorrow. Enough cocking about waiting for bloody insurance companies. ON WITH IT!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 October 2011, 01:41:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 October 2011, 23:46:09
...right, tip off from engineer, so started pulling it to bits, changing the stub axle anyway to be sure, so all dismantled before work, Quick text to Steve at omega parts and picked up a complete stubby on the way home. Ready for re assembly tomorrow. Enough cocking about waiting for bloody insurance companies. ON WITH IT!

Will be back on the road before they've found your accident report ::).  Have fun :y.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 15 October 2011, 11:59:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 October 2011, 23:46:09
...right, tip off from engineer, so started pulling it to bits, changing the stub axle anyway to be sure, so all dismantled before work, Quick text to Steve at omega parts and picked up a complete stubby on the way home. Ready for re assembly tomorrow. Enough cocking about waiting for bloody insurance companies. ON WITH IT!

Well done Chris - what about a couple of pics to let us what's happening. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 15 October 2011, 19:07:58
my son spent 6 hours cleaning my mv6 inside and out, while i t-cut and polished the entire  roof, to get rid of a black speckly deposit that's been annoying me for ages....   (over spray maybe from something being painted near by...  , or possibly dried on  oil from a helicopter,...  )

it's gorgeous....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 15 October 2011, 19:11:07
investigated my lack of lumbar support....anyone know how much new ones are?  Suspect dear as they come with adjusters, not just the plastic bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Blackie_No1 on 16 October 2011, 16:12:44
fixed the passenger side air vent, the slats weren't moving up or down with the little lever
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2011, 17:41:49
Trying to get to bottom of my pull under braking. No further forward  :'(

Took a load of paint off my recently resprayed front bumper  >:(, rather bridges  >:(  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 17:59:39
Tried and tried and tried and tried to get that d*m oil filter cap off.                                                     Failed  :'( :'( :'(

Worrying thing is how long has it been stuck on, the filter could be several years old, so is doing no use at all. I've just ordered a 2ft breaker bar, and if that fails, I'll have to take it to the stealers to get it done.

Changed the oil, and hopefully fixed the self leveling error, the arm that fits into the body sensor had come out.

Ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 October 2011, 18:49:43
Fixed the stuctural damage.  (insert somersault here)

Cosmetics stuff to do this week.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 19:13:24
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 17:59:39
Tried and tried and tried and tried to get that d*m oil filter cap off.                                                     Failed  :'( :'( :'(

Worrying thing is how long has it been stuck on, the filter could be several years old, so is doing no use at all. I've just ordered a 2ft breaker bar, and if that fails, I'll have to take it to the stealers to get it done.

Changed the oil, and hopefully fixed the self leveling error, the arm that fits into the body sensor had come out.

Ken

No use it popped out again, superglue ?.

Ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 16 October 2011, 19:35:49
james fixed my leak on the engine
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 October 2011, 20:18:50
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 19:13:24
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 17:59:39
Tried and tried and tried and tried to get that d*m oil filter cap off.                                                     Failed  :'( :'( :'(

Worrying thing is how long has it been stuck on, the filter could be several years old, so is doing no use at all. I've just ordered a 2ft breaker bar, and if that fails, I'll have to take it to the stealers to get it done.

Changed the oil, and hopefully fixed the self leveling error, the arm that fits into the body sensor had come out.

Ken

No use it popped out again, superglue ?.

Ken
no mate, it needs to rotate in the sensor body with suspension movement. If it keeps falling out, replace, its fubar.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 October 2011, 20:20:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 October 2011, 20:18:50
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 19:13:24
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 17:59:39
Tried and tried and tried and tried to get that d*m oil filter cap off.                                                     Failed  :'( :'( :'(

Worrying thing is how long has it been stuck on, the filter could be several years old, so is doing no use at all. I've just ordered a 2ft breaker bar, and if that fails, I'll have to take it to the stealers to get it done.

Changed the oil, and hopefully fixed the self leveling error, the arm that fits into the body sensor had come out.

Ken

No use it popped out again, superglue ?.

Ken
no mate, it needs to rotate in the sensor body with suspension movement. If it keeps falling out, replace, its fubar.
It might be worth greasing the ball up, and hope the suction holds it in, but ime that only lasts a couple of days at best.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 October 2011, 20:36:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 October 2011, 18:49:43
Fixed the stuctural damage.  (insert somersault here)

Cosmetics stuff to do this week.  :y

Excellent news 8) :y

The black beastie will be whizzing around Readingshire in no time. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 October 2011, 20:36:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 October 2011, 20:20:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 October 2011, 20:18:50
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 19:13:24
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 17:59:39
Tried and tried and tried and tried to get that d*m oil filter cap off.                                                     Failed  :'( :'( :'(

Worrying thing is how long has it been stuck on, the filter could be several years old, so is doing no use at all. I've just ordered a 2ft breaker bar, and if that fails, I'll have to take it to the stealers to get it done.

Changed the oil, and hopefully fixed the self leveling error, the arm that fits into the body sensor had come out.

Ken

No use it popped out again, superglue ?.

Ken
no mate, it needs to rotate in the sensor body with suspension movement. If it keeps falling out, replace, its fubar.
It might be worth greasing the ball up, and hope the suction holds it in, but ime that only lasts a couple of days at best.

Cable tie perhaps? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Radar on 16 October 2011, 20:38:34
Did a oil and oil filter change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: smithpa7 on 16 October 2011, 21:01:09
5 series had developed an annoying rattle at the back end. Had a look underneath, and the heatshield around the final silencer was loose. Or more to the point had corroded around one of the fastening nuts. Dug out a new nut and put a couple of large washers on. Simple job, but very effective. Car is silent now :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 16 October 2011, 22:08:02
Quote from: Ken T on 16 October 2011, 17:59:39
Tried and tried and tried and tried to get that d*m oil filter cap off.                                                     Failed  :'( :'( :'(

Worrying thing is how long has it been stuck on, the filter could be several years old, so is doing no use at all. I've just ordered a 2ft breaker bar, and if that fails, I'll have to take it to the stealers to get it done.

Changed the oil, and hopefully fixed the self leveling error, the arm that fits into the body sensor had come out.

Ken

A cable tie has held mine on for 2 years now  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 20 October 2011, 19:21:02
  Renewed ATF cleaned filter and every thing else I could reach whilst I was under the car. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 October 2011, 16:22:00
Continued putting the MR2 back together as a standard car.. discovered more bits I'm missing (the perils of moving house) to do so. Realised I've already spent £150 on bits and still need half an airbox, O2 sensors, exhaust rubbers and probably other bits I've not yet realised I'm missing, got pissed off with it and came back in again. Should have just sold it with all the mods on it..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 October 2011, 16:31:20
Yesterday I drove it from home to Holmfirth (via a friends in Hull) and today I waved off SWMBO to drive it home :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 16:46:08
Genuinely believe to have fixed the main braking/stability problem on TBE :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 October 2011, 16:57:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 16:46:08
Genuinely believe to have fixed the main braking/stability problem on TBE :D
Spill the beans then ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 October 2011, 17:11:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 16:46:08
Genuinely believe to have fixed the main braking/stability problem on TBE :D

So are you going to tell us all what you did to fix it? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 17:15:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 October 2011, 17:11:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 16:46:08
Genuinely believe to have fixed the main braking/stability problem on TBE :D

So are you going to tell us all what you did to fix it? ;)
Very little.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 October 2011, 17:19:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 17:15:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 October 2011, 17:11:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 16:46:08
Genuinely believe to have fixed the main braking/stability problem on TBE :D

So are you going to tell us all what you did to fix it? ;)
Very little.

Stop being so coy :P Or I'm going to start thinking the whole problem was in your head all along..  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 October 2011, 17:22:08
i think I know if it was what you said when i stole your pressure washer, btw thats in your back garden  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 17:22:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 October 2011, 17:19:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 17:15:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 October 2011, 17:11:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 16:46:08
Genuinely believe to have fixed the main braking/stability problem on TBE :D

So are you going to tell us all what you did to fix it? ;)
Very little.

Stop being so coy :P Or I'm going to start thinking the whole problem was in your head all along..  ;D
GayBoy Gixer had a test ride, didn't get out of my road (50yrds), turned it around and said he wasn't driving it any further.  So I have collaboration that I'm not mad (in this respect, anyway)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 17:23:40
Quote from: tunnie on 23 October 2011, 17:22:08
your pressure washer, btw thats in your back garden  :y
Nope, its in my garage ;D

Bob thought you were my brother ;D.  Must be our similar builds ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 23 October 2011, 17:26:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 17:23:40
Quote from: tunnie on 23 October 2011, 17:22:08
your pressure washer, btw thats in your back garden  :y
Nope, its in my garage ;D

Bob thought you were my brother ;D.  Must be our similar builds ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D well, that did make me laugh!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 October 2011, 17:33:23
Quote from: joshwyatt on 23 October 2011, 17:26:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2011, 17:23:40
Quote from: tunnie on 23 October 2011, 17:22:08
your pressure washer, btw thats in your back garden  :y
Nope, its in my garage ;D

Bob thought you were my brother ;D.  Must be our similar builds ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D well, that did make me laugh!
Me too

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 October 2011, 17:34:45
I've gone off Bob now. Calling me fat like that  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 23 October 2011, 17:37:48
Removed the Abs Ecu off the gold Elite >:( >:(. 2 hours of effing & blinding ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 23 October 2011, 17:41:22
Quote from: RobG on 23 October 2011, 17:37:48
Removed the Abs Ecu off the gold Elite >:( >:(. 2 hours of effing & blinding ;D ;D ;D



Does that mean you're going to up the selling price to replace whats gone in the swear box Rob?  ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 23 October 2011, 17:43:35
Quote from: PhilRich on 23 October 2011, 17:41:22
Quote from: RobG on 23 October 2011, 17:37:48
Removed the Abs Ecu off the gold Elite >:( >:(. 2 hours of effing & blinding ;D ;D ;D



Does that mean you're going to up the selling price to replace whats gone in the swear box Rob?  ;D ;D ;D ;)
Nowt in the swear box, no plasters needed, few fag breaks to dissuade me from using sammy and a crowbar ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 23 October 2011, 18:37:37
Spent a while looking under the bonnet, and trying to work out where to fit all that LPG stuff  :-X 

Its easy on a desmond, masses of room, but a V6.........

Ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 October 2011, 20:35:26
Quote from: RobG on 23 October 2011, 17:43:35
Quote from: PhilRich on 23 October 2011, 17:41:22
Quote from: RobG on 23 October 2011, 17:37:48
Removed the Abs Ecu off the gold Elite >:( >:(. 2 hours of effing & blinding ;D ;D ;D



Does that mean you're going to up the selling price to replace whats gone in the swear box Rob?  ;D ;D ;D ;)
Nowt in the swear box, no plasters needed, few fag breaks to dissuade me from using sammy and a crowbar ;D ;D

I thought they were the only tools you possesed. I assumed you borrowed some proper tools today ? :-\ :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 29 October 2011, 15:14:28
fitted dual 12V socket+dualUSB expander and a combined swan necked iPhone holder/radio thingy....  quite neat really....   mounted the socket box in centre console on passenger side,  with double sided sticky pad thing....   and then fitted the swan neck to it....    holds the iPhone nicely,  and it works better than the radio thing i had before....  seems to be a dual frequency transmitter,  as it tunes to 2 separate memories,  one at about 95, the other currently at 107.3 i think (is easily user selectable....  )

even comes with a remote..

for a fiver on fleabay.... 

the 12V power box was an extortionate £3.95./...

photos will be along next time i clean the car.....


okay, not terribly exciting,  but hey....  I'm happy......



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 0795omega on 29 October 2011, 16:13:49
fitted better/clearer second hand zenon headlights yesterday,and re-fitted its much needed refurbished alloys today,amazing how much the look of your wheels matters to the whole package v happy with how they look!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 October 2011, 17:08:13
Collected a set of my Alloys from the refurbishers today  8)

Now just got to find some £££'s to get some tyres on them!  ::)


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lozzy on 31 October 2011, 11:20:22
I just bagged an Irmscher grille in my colour

and also some 19" GT Stars to go on :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lozzy on 31 October 2011, 11:34:40
Oh and just sent my form off to be a autobahn stormer :D  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 31 October 2011, 18:12:55
Taxed it, duel fuel. Tank of Gas, £20 of petrol...

£320! Ffs!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 01 November 2011, 08:03:26
Put me new expansion tank yesterday - and the display has now finally shut its face about 'low coolant level'. :-* ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 02 November 2011, 00:22:58
Changed the oil,oil filter and LPG filter.Then swore at myself because I forgot to get a set of plugs when I was at the stealers, despite the fact I had decided to change them this service. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 02 November 2011, 05:28:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

Lucky you, even WIM didn't get mine straight ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 November 2011, 08:17:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 02 November 2011, 05:28:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

Lucky you, even WIM didn't get mine straight ;D
Wim have never got mine straight. Question is should I let them loose on it? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 08:48:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 08:17:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 02 November 2011, 05:28:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

Lucky you, even WIM didn't get mine straight ;D
Wim have never got mine straight. Question is should I let them loose on it? :-\
At over £100 per corner for tyres :o you know you need to ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 09:42:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

You're clearly the expert at this point.. so..

<subliminal message begins> You wan't to do other peoples wishbones for free because you love the job so much </subliminal message ends>

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 09:43:16
Er... "wan't"? Good morning Aaron, please wake up and engage brain now.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 02 November 2011, 12:16:49
this morning's post included a set of double din removal keys....  and....   a CID.....

guess what i'm spending my afternoon off doing..... 

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 12:54:19
Went to the tyre place and had the four Neuton NT5000s fitted in the interests of scientific endeavour and so I can give a long term running report to you all. Not because I'm too tight to buy real tyres. Honest.

Got to laugh at the hopelessness of the bloke air gunning the nuts up and then getting the torque wrench out ;D

Oh and had a good look under the car while I was there, and checked the pads - rears look brand new, fronts are erm.. 'gnats wotsit' thick  :-[ best I put those pads I bought a couple of months back on soon! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 16:02:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 12:54:19
Went to the tyre place and had the four Neuton NT5000s fitted in the interests of scientific endeavour and so I can give a long term running report to you all. Not because I'm too tight to buy real tyres. Honest.

Got to laugh at the hopelessness of the bloke air gunning the nuts up and then getting the torque wrench out ;D

Oh and had a good look under the car while I was there, and checked the pads - rears look brand new, fronts are erm.. 'gnats wotsit' thick  :-[ best I put those pads I bought a couple of months back on soon! ;D
Be interesting to hear another person's feedback... I'm not sure I'd buy them again at the moment, but I'll reserve judgement until after I've done the suspension work
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 02 November 2011, 16:31:17
not a great success,   cartridge retrieved.....  details in electricals section
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 November 2011, 18:15:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 08:48:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 08:17:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 02 November 2011, 05:28:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

Lucky you, even WIM didn't get mine straight ;D
Wim have never got mine straight. Question is should I let them loose on it? :-\
At over £100 per corner for tyres :o you know you need to ;)
yep, except I am fitting Polly soon, and I can't fault the way the car drives now. Some tram lining due to old bridgestones currently fitted with about a mill of tread above the wear indicators. No pull, straight steering, even tyre wear...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 18:17:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 18:15:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 08:48:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 08:17:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 02 November 2011, 05:28:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

Lucky you, even WIM didn't get mine straight ;D
Wim have never got mine straight. Question is should I let them loose on it? :-\
At over £100 per corner for tyres :o you know you need to ;)
yep, except I am fitting Polly soon, and I can't fault the way the car drives now. Some tram lining due to old bridgestones currently fitted with about a mill of tread above the wear indicators. No pull, straight steering, even tyre wear...
So fit the polys first, then setup... Seemples :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 November 2011, 18:54:45
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 18:17:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 18:15:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 08:48:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 08:17:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 02 November 2011, 05:28:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

Lucky you, even WIM didn't get mine straight ;D
Wim have never got mine straight. Question is should I let them loose on it? :-\
At over £100 per corner for tyres :o you know you need to ;)
yep, except I am fitting Polly soon, and I can't fault the way the car drives now. Some tram lining due to old bridgestones currently fitted with about a mill of tread above the wear indicators. No pull, straight steering, even tyre wear...
So fit the polys first, then setup... Seemples :y ;D
Thanks Dad. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 18:55:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 18:54:45
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 18:17:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 18:15:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 08:48:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 08:17:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 02 November 2011, 05:28:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 05:20:43
Fitted the other wishbone finally. Bit of a tweak and now appear to finally have a straight steering wheel. First time in years !

Lucky you, even WIM didn't get mine straight ;D
Wim have never got mine straight. Question is should I let them loose on it? :-\
At over £100 per corner for tyres :o you know you need to ;)
yep, except I am fitting Polly soon, and I can't fault the way the car drives now. Some tram lining due to old bridgestones currently fitted with about a mill of tread above the wear indicators. No pull, straight steering, even tyre wear...
So fit the polys first, then setup... Seemples :y ;D
Thanks Dad. ;)
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

You know it makes sense ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 November 2011, 19:32:41
Local independant tyre place has two of my freshly refurbed wheels ready to be shod with Continental SC3's. Might have to book the MOT for it now.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 22:27:38
Had the body repair bloke out to repair 2 areas of broken paint and 4 dings on the Omega and a big scratch, 3 small scratches and 2 dings on her Panda. Both look good now and all done at home for 2 cups of tea and £280. Well pleased :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 22:43:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 16:02:22
Be interesting to hear another person's feedback... I'm not sure I'd buy them again at the moment, but I'll reserve judgement until after I've done the suspension work

I'll let you know - they felt alright on the way home, but it's not very far from the tyre place and the weather was fine & dry.. foreacast to honk it down with rain for the remainder of the week so I'm about to find out what they're like in the wet!

I'm sure I'll eat the inner edge fairly quickly anyway, because I know what I'm like when it comes to getting jobs done (how long have I been meaning to do the wishbones? 6 months? ;D), so it may not be too great a loss if they turn out to be awful.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 22:43:49
foreacast? Bah. I wondered why Chrome had underlined it red... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 November 2011, 23:00:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 November 2011, 19:32:41
Local independant tyre place has two of my freshly refurbed wheels ready to be shod with Continental SC3's. Might have to book the MOT for it now.  ::)
Ooh. Excited? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 November 2011, 23:28:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2011, 23:00:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 November 2011, 19:32:41
Local independant tyre place has two of my freshly refurbed wheels ready to be shod with Continental SC3's. Might have to book the MOT for it now.  ::)
Ooh. Excited? :)

Pity I can't afford two for the front this month! Mind you, the DTi will need some fronts so my plan is to put the fronts (SP Sport Maxx) onto the DTi then buy two more SC3's for the other pair of refurbed wheels....

Just exhaust, Steinmetz springs, Bilstein shocks etc etc to go on now....  :-[ ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 02 November 2011, 23:39:55
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 16:02:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 12:54:19
Went to the tyre place and had the four Neuton NT5000s fitted in the interests of scientific endeavour and so I can give a long term running report to you all. Not because I'm too tight to buy real tyres. Honest.

Got to laugh at the hopelessness of the bloke air gunning the nuts up and then getting the torque wrench out ;D

Oh and had a good look under the car while I was there, and checked the pads - rears look brand new, fronts are erm.. 'gnats wotsit' thick  :-[ best I put those pads I bought a couple of months back on soon! ;D
Be interesting to hear another person's feedback... I'm not sure I'd buy them again at the moment, but I'll reserve judgement until after I've done the suspension work

well,  i've had mine a month or thereabouts...

sorry to say, not impressed,  won't be buying again....

okay, if not stellar in the dry.....  but wet....   rubbish....     my previous tyres,   cheapo admirals , were far better, and they're not amazing themselves.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tonka. on 03 November 2011, 14:07:04
New wiper blades all round on the Corsa and the Omega. GM ones fitted instead of the horrid clunky Ebay Aero wipers.

Much better  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sandune on 03 November 2011, 15:00:47
Had the  Mig mot'ed today as it was due on the fourteenth.
Took the chance as i had recently  cleaned the breathers but did'nt check anything else ;D
Well passed ....no advisories..great!  :D :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Osprey on 03 November 2011, 15:33:05
Quote from: Tonka. on 03 November 2011, 14:07:04
New wiper blades all round on the Corsa and the Omega. GM ones fitted instead of the horrid clunky Ebay Aero wipers.

Much better  :y :y

Just reminded me - shoved new Vx wipers on mine the other day.  I was surprised to find they are much better than the previous Bosch ones were, even when they were new.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 November 2011, 19:03:58
Quote from: MaxV6 on 02 November 2011, 23:39:55
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 November 2011, 16:02:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 November 2011, 12:54:19
Went to the tyre place and had the four Neuton NT5000s fitted in the interests of scientific endeavour and so I can give a long term running report to you all. Not because I'm too tight to buy real tyres. Honest.

Got to laugh at the hopelessness of the bloke air gunning the nuts up and then getting the torque wrench out ;D

Oh and had a good look under the car while I was there, and checked the pads - rears look brand new, fronts are erm.. 'gnats wotsit' thick  :-[ best I put those pads I bought a couple of months back on soon! ;D
Be interesting to hear another person's feedback... I'm not sure I'd buy them again at the moment, but I'll reserve judgement until after I've done the suspension work

well,  i've had mine a month or thereabouts...

sorry to say, not impressed,  won't be buying again....

okay, if not stellar in the dry.....  but wet....   rubbish....     my previous tyres,   cheapo admirals , were far better, and they're not amazing themselves.
Got to admit, I'm not overly surprised. Mine seemed good for the first 1k or so but not overly impressed with them any more. Guessing that the problem isn't my wallowy suspension then ::)

Guess I'll be sticking SC3's on when the next tyre change is due ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 November 2011, 10:00:35
Today I discovered that MaxV6 is right - these Neuton tyres have absolutely no grip at all in the wet, as I executed a lovely four wheel drift around a roundabout this morning  :o :o :o (and later, tried to pull out of a side road 'swiftly' only to find bags of wheelspin and not a lot of movement)

I'm somewhat hoping it's just because they've only done 40 miles and haven't scrubbed the release agent off them yet, but...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2011, 10:53:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 November 2011, 10:00:35
Today I discovered that MaxV6 is right - these Neuton tyres have absolutely no grip at all in the wet, as I executed a lovely four wheel drift around a roundabout this morning  :o :o :o (and later, tried to pull out of a side road 'swiftly' only to find bags of wheelspin and not a lot of movement)

I'm somewhat hoping it's just because they've only done 40 miles and haven't scrubbed the release agent off them yet, but...

Got Runway directionals on back of mine, sheet to a blanket unless TC off. :y Fronts are made of greaseproof paper ::), but at least they give the ABS a good workout :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 November 2011, 10:59:22
Quote from: taxi al on 04 November 2011, 10:53:12
Got Runway directionals on back of mine, sheet to a blanket unless TC off. :y Fronts are made of greaseproof paper ::), but at least they give the ABS a good workout :-X

I thought these couldn't possibly be as bad as the mix of 1x Michelin (and we know how TB feels about those) and 3x "Sportiva" no-names.. but apparently I was wrong ;D

I should have done with a friend of mine recommended - ask the taxi drivers what they use ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 November 2011, 12:11:29
Replaced my lumbar support, thats a fiddley job, with getting the support onto the holding springs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: maracus on 04 November 2011, 14:11:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 November 2011, 10:59:22
Quote from: taxi al on 04 November 2011, 10:53:12
Got Runway directionals on back of mine, sheet to a blanket unless TC off. :y Fronts are made of greaseproof paper ::), but at least they give the ABS a good workout :-X

I thought these couldn't possibly be as bad as the mix of 1x Michelin (and we know how TB feels about those) and 3x "Sportiva" no-names.. but apparently I was wrong ;D

I should have done with a friend of mine recommended - ask the taxi drivers what they use ;)

That's a good shout!! And local delivery vans they get hammered lol!

After this morning, uniroyal rainXperts will be going on this omega when the time comes!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 04 November 2011, 15:05:07
just an oil and filter change and a blast up the a38 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: deltaman on 04 November 2011, 15:36:27
Had the dreaded MOT today, sailed through no problems, no advisory's, first time since I have owned the car (Three Years) its not cost me money, service time is in January not done many miles this 5K, but it will still go in.

So now got the towing problems fixed maybe I can have a period without putting my hand in the pocket (said he with hope).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 November 2011, 16:39:35
Gave mine a wash and hoover out today,its a Merc so does'nt need fixing................much :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 November 2011, 17:46:46
Charged the Elite's battery, as the alarm went off this morning.

Lack of use and a tired battery (original).  Useless student nicked my spare battery :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 November 2011, 18:00:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 November 2011, 17:46:46
Charged the Elite's battery, as the alarm went off this morning.

Lack of use and a tired battery (original).  Useless student nicked my spare battery :(
my old 3.2 used to do that... In fact that's the same battery Tunnie now has ;D

...although I power sounder is at Kevs. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 November 2011, 18:24:26
The Heat Shield on the Scoob decided to break its tack welds...... it sounded terrible so jacked the car up, axle stands in place, drivers wheel off for a little more light, battery disconnected.... welder at ready then found the gas had run out in my welder ::) so wheel back on, connect the battery so I could go and get a new bottle ;D ;D

Anyway a nice quiet car again  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 November 2011, 19:23:39
Picked up the two refurbed wheels from the tyre place, now wearing SportContact 3's, will fit tomorrow. New indicator relay arrived from AndyC so fitted that. Battery removed to charge up and temp battery installed. Will book it in for an MOT now!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 05 November 2011, 21:39:13
Cleaned the breathers,finished spraying the first of four Elite alloys,started prepping the second alloy - and did a bit of work on the 24 year old Honda 90 which has ended up sat on my drive.Hasnt been started since 2004 - had it up and running in just over an hour,which pleased the owner. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 05 November 2011, 22:40:52
Heard a strange noise from engine in the mv6 yesterday, assumed aux belt tensioner. hard to tell in the dark. had a good look this morning & found waterpump bearings shot, good job i had a good 2nd hand one in the shed. got it changed & off to the fireworks display. so good result all round. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elliott19864 on 05 November 2011, 23:04:26
I like these threads  :)

Today I actually bought my omega and as soon as I got it on the driveway the bonnet was up to remove the oil breather box, wasn't that much of a hard job considering I haven't ever worked on these before.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 November 2011, 23:09:11
Quote from: Elliott19864 on 05 November 2011, 23:04:26
I like these threads  :)

Today I actually bought my omega and as soon as I got it on the driveway the bonnet was up to remove the oil breather box, wasn't that much of a hard job considering I haven't ever worked on these before.

Get some pics up in the 'gallery' section  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elliott19864 on 06 November 2011, 00:08:26
It's nothing special, bought it as a winter car, only paid £325, although I am planning on giving it a polish tomorrow, it's been 'tcut ed' and whoever done it has got it all over the trim.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 November 2011, 01:04:44
Thought about changing the coil pack, but got distracted ::)

Cured the annoying door pin rattle though :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 November 2011, 16:01:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 November 2011, 01:04:44
Thought about changing the coil pack, but got distracted ::)

Cured the annoying door pin rattle though :)
It wasn't a curry flavour distraction by any chance? :)

Sorted a squeak on the OSR caliper yesterday. Then on way home got my bumper and towbar remodelled by a nice lady in an MX5. A kindly chap in a '61' plate C Class then felt that she hadn't quite hit me hard enough, so went and thoughtlessfully destroyed the front of his car in the back of the MX5. Today I've been mostly pyssed off. >:( :-X
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Post by: Elliott19864 on 06 November 2011, 16:08:51
Put everything back together after sorting the oil breather box and pipes.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 06 November 2011, 16:27:29
Quote from: taxi al on 06 November 2011, 16:01:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 November 2011, 01:04:44
Thought about changing the coil pack, but got distracted ::)

Cured the annoying door pin rattle though :)
It wasn't a curry flavour distraction by any chance? :)

Sorted a squeak on the OSR caliper yesterday. Then on way home got my bumper and towbar remodelled by a nice lady in an MX5. A kindly chap in a '61' plate C Class then felt that she hadn't quite hit me hard enough, so went and thoughtlessfully destroyed the front of his car in the back of the MX5. Today I've been mostly pyssed off. >:( :-X
If you didn't have bad luck you'd have none at all! :o :o

Hope you're all OK Al? Can't believe your car has been "Re modelled" again :o It'll be all new panels soon at the rate you're going ::)
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Post by: albitz on 06 November 2011, 16:32:10
Triggers broom. ::).............take them for every penny you can get from them Al.Hopefully the insurance premiums will go high enough to remove some of these remedials from the roads. ;)
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Post by: albitz on 06 November 2011, 16:33:32
Today I have mostly been getting elite alloy number 2 ready for spraying.Got ready for firstcoat of primer and then realised I had left my can of primer at work. :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 November 2011, 16:38:50
Quote
If you didn't have bad luck you'd have none at all!
Ain't that the truth ::)

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Hope you're all OK Al? Can't believe your car has been "Re modelled" again It'll be all new panels soon at the rate you're going
Fair's fair :D It still has 4 doors and a rear wing that haven't been repaired/repainted yet. Glad I wasn't in the MX5, although the only car not to drive merrily away was the Merc.

It's not quite that bad Albs, the shell and running gear are all original, if not tinkered ::)
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Post by: hotel21 on 06 November 2011, 17:52:38
Today, been playing at Disco's.

New timing kits fitted to both my sons and my 300 TDi as well as a couple of other little jobs on both to get them ready for winter.

Dunno if its the placebo effect or what but both now seem a bit peppier......   ??? ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 November 2011, 18:20:58
Quote from: hotel21 on 06 November 2011, 17:52:38
Today, been playing at Disco's.

New timing kits fitted to both my sons and my 300 TDi as well as a couple of other little jobs on both to get them ready for winter.

Dunno if its the placebo effect or what but both now seem a bit peppier......   ??? ;D

You'd like to think that they appreciate the attention. ::)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 06 November 2011, 18:25:12
Quote from: hotel21 on 06 November 2011, 17:52:38
Today, been playing at Disco's.

New timing kits fitted to both my sons and my 300 TDi as well as a couple of other little jobs on both to get them ready for winter.

Dunno if its the placebo effect or what but both now seem a bit peppier......   ??? ;D
Could be that the old belt had stretched slightly and put the pump timing out a fraction :-\ :-\ But probably a placebo :D
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Post by: Jimbob on 09 November 2011, 14:35:21
Service time for the Bobmobile...

Fuel Filter
Oil & Filter
Air Filter
Full Brake fluid flush
Aircon Cleaner
New Wiper Blades
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Post by: twiglet on 09 November 2011, 14:37:54
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 November 2011, 14:35:21
Service time for the Bobmobile...

Fuel Filter
Oil & Filter
Air Filter
Full Brake fluid flush
Aircon Cleaner

Is that one of those smoke cans that you set off in the car James?  Been thinking about doing mine as it can smell a bit stale sometimes... probably because it doesn't get used enough.  :-\
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Post by: Jimbob on 09 November 2011, 14:39:37
Yes, I find they are a very good air freshener if nothing else..

As the car has been smoked in previously, these really help neutralise the smell :y

Wanted to run one through before I clean and condition the leather.
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Post by: twiglet on 09 November 2011, 14:41:22
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 November 2011, 14:39:37
Yes, I find they are a very good air freshener if nothing else..

As the car has been smoked in previously, these really help neutralise the smell :y

Wanted to run one through before I clean and condition the leather.

Any that you would particularly recommend?
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Post by: Jimbob on 09 November 2011, 14:44:34
ive always used the comma ones
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=aircon+cleaner&_sacat=See-All-Categories

but I imagine they are all similar
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Post by: twiglet on 09 November 2011, 14:54:21
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 November 2011, 14:44:34
ive always used the comma ones
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=aircon+cleaner&_sacat=See-All-Categories

but I imagine they are all similar

Cheers James, I give that a go next time I treat the old girl to a full valet.  :)
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Post by: albitz on 09 November 2011, 18:14:48
Plastic welded the irmy copy grill which the postie deleivered today (courtesy of RobG). The top right corner had been snapped off by some ham fisted Royal Fail retard. >:( >:(
Almost finished spraying my second refurbed Elite alloy.Just got to lacquer it before work tomorrow.
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Post by: feeutfo on 11 November 2011, 00:32:02
Drove it home, got out of it and thought, I really like my car :)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 November 2011, 08:25:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 November 2011, 00:32:02
Drove it home, got out of it and thought, I really like my car :)
That's what we like to hear :y :y

I did nothing to the Omega... Looked at it with a pile of leaves on top of it and thought "When will I drive you again?" :'(
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 November 2011, 11:34:28
Replaced the glovebox handle on 'Bobs'

What a nightmare!

Whoever removed the glovebox last (car kit removal I guess) had nicely stripped the splines on one of the airbag bolts, had to chisel it round, not easy given its location!
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Post by: feeutfo on 11 November 2011, 11:44:06
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 November 2011, 08:25:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 November 2011, 00:32:02
Drove it home, got out of it and thought, I really like my car :)
That's what we like to hear :y :y

I did nothing to the Omega... Looked at it with a pile of leaves on top of it and thought "When will I drive you again?" :'(
Can't you get them to fit the omega out with relevant bits...? Might need a roof aextention I guess. :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 11 November 2011, 19:48:09
Put the back seats down.. ;D

Then tried to lift the top toolchest into the back.. except I can't seem to lift it off it's perch  ::) guess I'll have to take all the drawers out one by one!
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Post by: amba on 11 November 2011, 21:02:56
Nice fresh oil and filter ;D :y so good for another 6 weeks ;)
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Post by: Elliott19864 on 12 November 2011, 11:09:55
Put my other car away for winter and started to take the engine out.

Insured the omega for the winter.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 November 2011, 13:16:43
Swapped the front wheels to the rear and vica versa on the DTi in the hope that I can make the tyres last until I put the winter wheels and tyres on. Really don't want to buy new tyres for this car as I want to refurbish the alloys over the winter. Eldest son about to get a lesson in pre-MOT checks on the V6!  :)
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Post by: Kieran on 12 November 2011, 22:54:40
Changed the rear shocks on the Omega for some air shocks. Everything was going well till the old nearside shock decided it didn;t want to part company with the car and stuck on solid. After an hours worth of persuasion it decided to come free but it was a real pain in the arse.
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2011, 00:18:10
Put some pollys on MV6 :D
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 13 November 2011, 08:45:29
Gave the Desmond a start to get some heat through it.  (Hasn't moved since the beginning of the month when I changed the expansion tank and for about a month before that) :-[
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2011, 10:33:27
miggy is now ready with winter tires ..
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Post by: tunnie on 13 November 2011, 10:36:31
yesterday, sump dropped to check the oil pickup feed as car had been stood for a year.

All good, couple of tiny metal fragments but not at-all bad.
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Post by: Osprey on 13 November 2011, 17:02:36
Replaced the front door check strap bushes.  Under 5 minutes and under 50p to do both sides - if your door clonks as you open it, just do the job, it's a doddle!   :y
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Post by: Johnny English on 13 November 2011, 17:10:46
I had been suffered with a small amount of coolant loss but yesterday found a small hole/split, fortunately close to the coolant tank and to the end of pipe. Cut back a little , hope that was the only cause... For tomorrow I'm planning a complete swap of tyre garniture /the winter is coming/ till my honey and doughter and my mother in law are shopping...I'm afraid of that swap will be more expensive than usual... :o :o :o
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Post by: smithpa7 on 13 November 2011, 17:21:26
I treated my Omega to 12 months road tax (due in 2 weeks). £215, not bad at all :y :y The BMW is now £245 and rising >:(
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Post by: Bixy1 on 13 November 2011, 17:56:21
I bolted down the rear seatbelt buckles. Daughter pulled them out of the hole in the seat last week and said, "Shoudn't these be fastened to the car?" :o

What's that all about then??  ???
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 13 November 2011, 18:28:52
Handbrake service and exhaust fitment in prep for MOT on Friday...
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 November 2011, 18:59:22
Pushed the MR2 out of the garage ;D, and drove the Nissan out on to the drive..

And my folks had paid a visit arranged at the last minute, so my Dad gave me a hand to fit the electric garage door opener (so very flash), and then had me hoover the concrete dust off the garage floor .. and laid carpet tiles over the whole thing.

Poshest garage in Bracknell ;D
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Post by: pirate on 13 November 2011, 19:58:14
had a traffic light drag with a bmw  tit tryed to undertake me wrong move , had to be done , then got home and slid the new 1835 cc engine into my beach buggy nice ready for santa pod next year
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 November 2011, 20:46:34
Oh I forgot the other thing I did today..

Looked at the tailgate just below the boot release button and above the plate, and discovered that it's rotting really, really badly there :(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 14 November 2011, 10:08:15
Just put the V6 in for an MOT, passed, no advisories.  :y

First new style MOT I've had, just a striaght print out now, no green stationary.

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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 14 November 2011, 16:20:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 November 2011, 10:08:15
Just put the V6 in for an MOT, passed, no advisories.  :y

First new style MOT I've had, just a striaght print out now, no green stationary.

Does that mean I'm one step closer to buying your stainless beauty  ;D :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 14 November 2011, 16:53:09
One step closer yes! Have a replacement exhaust being built but it's all hush hush and being developed in a top secret research facility with a highly trained team of engineers from the Russelheim factory busy measuring, calculating and testing as we speak!

 :-X ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 November 2011, 16:54:12
Vic test... What a bunch of over officious numpties...

Loaded up the car with wheels for refurbing, to be dropped off on the way to WIM tomorrow.
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Post by: tunnie on 14 November 2011, 16:57:17
new coolant bottle & battery on the 3.2
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 14 November 2011, 16:58:26
Passed MOT, Changed front sidelights bulbs and gave it a bit of a wash ;)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2011, 17:02:48
Drove it on poly bushes for the first time without half a tonne of tools in the back. Very impressed. That has shapened up the steering no end.

.. and ordered some new rear tyres. ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 November 2011, 17:31:49
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2011, 17:02:48
.. and ordered some new rear tyres. ::)
I'm sure tunnie could get loads more out of your old ones ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2011, 17:39:58
So could I. Just need some positive camber until I can see fabric on the other side. :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 November 2011, 17:40:51
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2011, 17:39:58
So could I. Just need some positive camber until I can see fabric on the other side. :-X
Then neutral camber, over inflate, and get your money's worth from the centre ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 November 2011, 22:39:52
Four new tyres on mine today :y All set for slithering around the lanes ::)

Off to the body shop tomorrow for a new bumper and tow bar :y

Getting an Insignia to play with for a couple of days :-\ Time will tell :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 November 2011, 22:42:50
Interesting Al, look forward to a review... perhaps?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 November 2011, 22:47:42
Hoping for a 2.8 V6 4x4 Elite. ::) Will probably be a 1.8 S though ;D.
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 November 2011, 22:52:16
Passed one on the m4, blue lights, pulled some modded jap car. Good move for unmarked plod. Loads of insignias about, difficult to spot, but see twin pipes doing 70, slow down.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 14 November 2011, 22:57:05
Parked it back in it's space after SWMBO used it last night :y

I don't think I've done more than about 50 miles in it in the last 10 days :'( :'(
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Post by: jonnycool on 14 November 2011, 22:57:28
T-cutted my headlights - they do work after all!  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 15 November 2011, 15:22:34
I drove it to North Weald airfield..

And then had an absolutely stonking morning hooning around in an Aston Martin DB9 (rather underwhelming, actually, with the flappy paddle box), Audi R8 (much better!), Ferrari 430 (simply awesome), Porsche 997 Turbo (kinda disappointing), and a (new) BMW M3 (awesome saloon).

Then drove it home again.. it didn't feel quite the same after that somehow ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2011, 15:26:02
Replaced dud EML bulb, but in process a GID blub blew! D'oh!

New Aux belt fitted, Wynns hydraulic valve lifter treatment added to try and silence a couple of noisey tappets at very hot idle, no affect yet 75 miles later  :(
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Post by: feeutfo on 15 November 2011, 19:52:53
Wim'ed, and wheels dropped off for refurb.
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Post by: Johnny English on 15 November 2011, 20:09:38
Quote from: Laszlo on 13 November 2011, 17:10:46
I had been suffered with a small amount of coolant loss but yesterday found a small hole/split, fortunately close to the coolant tank and to the end of pipe. Cut back a little , hope that was the only cause... For tomorrow I'm planning a complete swap of tyre garniture /the winter is coming/ till my honey and doughter and my mother in law are shopping...I'm afraid of that swap will be more expensive than usual... :o :o :o
Tyre swap is done  ;) , shopping was a bit more expensive... :-\
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Post by: jonnycool on 16 November 2011, 18:09:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 November 2011, 15:22:34
I drove it to North Weald airfield..

And then had an absolutely stonking morning hooning around in an Aston Martin DB9 (rather underwhelming, actually, with the flappy paddle box), Audi R8 (much better!), Ferrari 430 (simply awesome), Porsche 997 Turbo (kinda disappointing), and a (new) BMW M3 (awesome saloon).

Then drove it home again.. it didn't feel quite the same after that somehow ;D

Cool!
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Post by: aaronjb on 16 November 2011, 18:11:24
Quote from: jonnycool on 16 November 2011, 18:09:41
Cool!

Very  :y It was quite a lot of money and you don't get much time in each car, but still so much fun :)
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Post by: jonnycool on 16 November 2011, 19:53:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 November 2011, 18:11:24
Quote from: jonnycool on 16 November 2011, 18:09:41
Cool!

Very  :y It was quite a lot of money and you don't get much time in each car, but still so much fun :)

I had one of these for my birthday last year (it's in January). I decided to leave it till the summer to book - then realised it had run out...DOH!
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Post by: Shimmy on 16 November 2011, 19:55:34
New VX wiper blades recently, much better than what was on previously.  Pretty cheap too at £13.

Fitted the VW 99 relay today for variable wiper speed control, works great!
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 November 2011, 20:01:09
visited my car in repair shop.. as far as I see this paintless repair shop is #1 in job.. no traces , no marks and not even a dent is left .. :o
 
and its much better then before (old dents on roof is also gone) .. and a brand new ceiling cover.. happy bunny now :)
 
(besides insurance company paid its 3 years money  ;D )  will post the pictures when completely finished.. :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 17 November 2011, 17:06:04
today  i fitted the battery blanket...supplied by  ( elite pete  cheers matey )  noticed that the battery clamp was not holding battery in at all...so after some plus gas and brute force undone the bolt refitted clamp smeared copper slip on the thread making it easier next time.disconnected air bag and turned steering wheel back one spline to put it strtaight.......so annoying driving like that...checked oil..water...winscreen washer  water....and lights and tyre pressures.....just little jobs but gives me great satisfaction to know that is all ok.....
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 November 2011, 18:10:18
Have been unfaithful to it :'(. Took a VXR8 out for a test.

Which was nice. Perhaps not today but I will have one at some point. ::) Just effortless, and a noise to die for. 8)
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 November 2011, 18:14:22
Quote from: yar244 on 17 November 2011, 17:06:04
today  i fitted the battery blanket...supplied by  ( elite pete  cheers matey )  noticed that the battery clamp was not holding battery in at all...so after some plus gas and brute force undone the bolt refitted clamp smeared copper slip on the thread making it easier next time.disconnected air bag and turned steering wheel back one spline to put it strtaight.......so annoying driving like that...checked oil..water...winscreen washer  water....and lights and tyre pressures.....just little jobs but gives me great satisfaction to know that is all ok.....
OPPS! :o

OK, you need to check that the steering box is still centred, else in for trouble.

Unlike racks, you can't adjust the steering wheel, you *MUST* adjust the track rods instead - assuming some numpty hasn't cocked it up in the first place by reseting steering position by pulling off splines, and resetting.

I'd start a new thread if I was you, in help section, to check the steering.  I fear you may need to move it back, and get it set properly :o :o
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Post by: feeutfo on 17 November 2011, 22:24:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 November 2011, 18:14:22
Quote from: yar244 on 17 November 2011, 17:06:04
today  i fitted the battery blanket...supplied by  ( elite pete  cheers matey )  noticed that the battery clamp was not holding battery in at all...so after some plus gas and brute force undone the bolt refitted clamp smeared copper slip on the thread making it easier next time.disconnected air bag and turned steering wheel back one spline to put it strtaight.......so annoying driving like that...checked oil..water...winscreen washer  water....and lights and tyre pressures.....just little jobs but gives me great satisfaction to know that is all ok.....
OPPS! :o

OK, you need to check that the steering box is still centred, else in for trouble.

Unlike racks, you can't adjust the steering wheel, you *MUST* adjust the track rods instead - assuming some numpty hasn't cocked it up in the first place by reseting steering position by pulling off splines, and resetting.

I'd start a new thread if I was you, in help section, to check the steering.  I fear you may need to move it back, and get it set properly :o :o
yes, the steering box has a "tight spot" so to speak, to aid straight ahead stability. But with the steering wheel moved, the steering box is no longer straight ahead, and neither are the pitman arm/idler steering linkage. It must be way off for the wheel position to be improved as the splines are quite large. As said, re fit correctly, and get it set up for full geo. Toe settings on track rods are way out to the steering mechanism.

In fact, you'll be far better lining the wheels up by eye, with car parked steering wheel straight and correctly fitted, then adjusting track rods yourself to line up with the rears rather than mess with steering wheel position. Not recommended.
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 November 2011, 22:30:31
ordered (thanks to car-nuts recomendation a rear parking sensor kit. £14.98.

now hopefully all ive got to do is make sure i drill the holes level!  ::) ;D

ps thats a great guide if you want to fit parking sensors.... good for me as i still cant get to grips with the boot length even though ive owned my baby for 3 yearas now!
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 17 November 2011, 22:33:16
also cleaned and hoovered the interior. took miggy for her carwash. and then ''fitted'' ( ;D) magic tree in ''ice blue'' form. gorgeous smell and reminds me of her when i first purchased  :y :y :y :y

oh and filled right up (78 squid) and filled tyres up with air  :y :y :y :y :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 17 November 2011, 22:37:20
okey dokey    thanks for that advice ( the boy )   will have that checked out.......and there was me thought i did well   lol.. :y :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 November 2011, 15:40:01
Got it back from the repairers, who basically took 3 days to repair the bumper and 'adjust' the towbar. :o Told them I'm really hacked off, bumper looks nice, but still need to get the tow bar and crash bar replaced. I will never let a single one of my cars go anywhere near Apollo Motor Group again, once was too often.

Do Aviva have a facebook page? Might end up taking aleaf out of Aaronjbs' book... :-X
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Post by: aaronjb on 18 November 2011, 15:47:05
They do ;) http://www.facebook.com/AvivaUK
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 November 2011, 15:50:14
Fancy that ::). will see how the solicitor gets on first... :-X
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Post by: sandune on 19 November 2011, 17:31:56
Today replaced the discs front and rear on the Punto.
The front discs had a lip of about 5mm on the outer face and about 3mm on the inner face but no groves
Rear discs did'nt wear too badly .
I've fitted new pads ,so will bleed the system to renew the fluid. 8) ;)
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Post by: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 17:39:16
Wire brushed rust off a steel wheel .. I can still taste the rust dust ;D
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 19 November 2011, 17:55:18
Fitted HIDS to the new projectors that i have just discovered i bought off Aaronjb via ebay, hi mate thanks,
 6000k lamps and then maty at vx ajusted them a tad low so as to not blind anyone or attract attenion of mr plod.

I cant belive the differance between these and the candles i had before.

Cam belt and tensioners fitted Last week in preparation for the blast to Enschede in Holland next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 17:56:30
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 19 November 2011, 17:55:18
Fitted HIDS to the new projectors that i have just discovered i bought off Aaronjb via ebay, hi mate thanks,

 ;D small world :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:00:22
Stripped the Silver Bullet's passenger seat and (hopefully) fixed the seat heater.

Put a new (well, new to the car ;D) battery on TBE.

Fixed my trusty old battery changer.

Fixed kettle's pesky satnav problem on his NCDC2013.


Would have been a nice easy day, but my best mate lead me astray last night, so everything is a struggle today ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 November 2011, 18:01:20
Drive up to refurbers picked up my two wheels, lovely job. Then drove down to Micheldever to fit two new sc3's as the old ones where damaged in the accident.

Except they only fitted one, as one of the old tyres was fine. Bit of a rub on the sidewall but otherwise ok. Smart. Lovely ride and planted feal returns, glad to see the back of those nasty harsh potenzas, yuk.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:03:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:01:20
Drive up to refurbers picked up my two wheels, lovely job. Then drove down to Micheldever to fit two new sc3's as the old ones where damaged in the accident.

Except they only fitted one, as one of the old tyres was fine. Bit of a rub on the sidewall but otherwise ok. Smart. Lovely ride and planted feal returns, glad to see the back of those nasty harsh potenzas, yuk.
That was quick, seem to recall you only dropped them off a couple of days ago :o

Does it look nice enough now that you'll be emabrassed into putting a new wing/door on ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 19 November 2011, 18:04:37
Not Falkens then Chris?

Standing well back lites the blue touch paper..........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:05:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:00:22
Fixed kettle's pesky satnav problem on his NCDC2013.

Come and fix mine next.. ;D I hate interior electrics.. my buddha like body was not made for contorting into footwells.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:06:45
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:05:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:00:22
Fixed kettle's pesky satnav problem on his NCDC2013.

Come and fix mine next.. ;D I hate interior electrics.. my buddha like body was not made for contorting into footwells.
As long as it doesn't mean taking the cage out. I hate those crappy facelift cages ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 19 November 2011, 18:08:55
I have the same problem Aaron. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 19 November 2011, 18:10:48
Still want a CID for my old mans elite jamie, got one available yet.?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:11:41
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 19 November 2011, 18:10:48
Still want a CID for my old mans elite jamie, got one available yet.?
Nope, got one in each of mine, on the lookout for a 3rd to do this CD70 testing...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:12:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:06:45
As long as it doesn't mean taking the cage out. I hate those crappy facelift cages ;D

I've already had that bit out once ;) (ISTR it was the first thing someone - probably you - told me to check) .. it's where the rest of the wiring goes that I haven't looked at yet.

Suspect I'll just end up getting one of those aftermarket pigtail type GPS aerials at some point.. be nice to do away with my big gay gonk on the windscreen ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:14:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:12:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:06:45
As long as it doesn't mean taking the cage out. I hate those crappy facelift cages ;D

I've already had that bit out once ;) (ISTR it was the first thing someone - probably you - told me to check) .. it's where the rest of the wiring goes that I haven't looked at yet.

Suspect I'll just end up getting one of those aftermarket pigtail type GPS aerials at some point.. be nice to do away with my big gay gonk on the windscreen ;D
NCDC?

From there to drivers kick panel, then from there to roof via the drivers side sill.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:26:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:14:55
NCDC?

From there to drivers kick panel, then from there to roof via the drivers side sill.

Yup, 2013 - been meaning to figure out how the kick panel comes off for ages.. I've been neglecting the Omega  :-[

I thought all the aerial wires went that way - but then I found what looks an awful lot like one (coax, BNC style connectors) in the passenger side rear cubby where the Bose speaker would normally be - no idea what that one is for..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:31:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:26:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:14:55
NCDC?

From there to drivers kick panel, then from there to roof via the drivers side sill.

Yup, 2013 - been meaning to figure out how the kick panel comes off for ages.. I've been neglecting the Omega  :-[

I thought all the aerial wires went that way - but then I found what looks an awful lot like one (coax, BNC style connectors) in the passenger side rear cubby where the Bose speaker would normally be - no idea what that one is for..
Oooooo, wonder if estate goes other way....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:34:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:31:44
Oooooo, wonder if estate goes other way....

Based on what I found in the roof lining, I didn't think so - unless it takes a very odd route, or maybe doubles back on itself somewhere in the roof lining that I can't see..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 19 November 2011, 18:37:48
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:26:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:14:55
NCDC?

From there to drivers kick panel, then from there to roof via the drivers side sill.

Yup, 2013 - been meaning to figure out how the kick panel comes off for ages.. I've been neglecting the Omega  :-[

I thought all the aerial wires went that way - but then I found what looks an awful lot like one (coax, BNC style connectors) in the passenger side rear cubby where the Bose speaker would normally be - no idea what that one is for..
Possibly "On-Star" for the American market :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 November 2011, 18:39:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:03:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:01:20
Drive up to refurbers picked up my two wheels, lovely job. Then drove down to Micheldever to fit two new sc3's as the old ones where damaged in the accident.

Except they only fitted one, as one of the old tyres was fine. Bit of a rub on the sidewall but otherwise ok. Smart. Lovely ride and planted feal returns, glad to see the back of those nasty harsh potenzas, yuk.
That was quick, seem to recall you only dropped them off a couple of days ago :o

Does it look nice enough now that you'll be emabrassed into putting a new wing/door on ;D
dropped off Tuesday, didn't quite make yesterday as agreed, but no worries. Although only two wheels, so quicker for them maybe.

Just got to put all those bloody chavy bolts back in now.

...and no, I will NOT be fitting bloody FFF F F  Falkens!   ... Although on a lower profile tyre the supple ride and quiet will... NO NO NO!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:40:05
Quote from: RobG on 19 November 2011, 18:37:48
Possibly "On-Star" for the American market :-\

Maybe - I'll take a picture tomorrow if I remember.. I contemplated unplugging it, but last time I did that with something I set the airbag light off ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:41:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:39:09
Just got to put all those bloody chavy bolts back in now.
You take them out before refurb?

Do the bolts actually do anything?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 19 November 2011, 18:42:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:40:05
Quote from: RobG on 19 November 2011, 18:37:48
Possibly "On-Star" for the American market :-\

Maybe - I'll take a picture tomorrow if I remember.. I contemplated unplugging it, but last time I did that with something I set the airbag light off ;D
On-star used a BNC conn.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 19 November 2011, 18:43:15
polished the cat scratches on miggys hood >:(
 
then cleaned most tar and diesel resins from flat parts :(
 
repair of hail dings/dents completed perfectly for clit, but insurance company sent a broken trim for ceiling so I need to wait for another one until tuesday :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 19 November 2011, 19:33:16
Repaired a poorly Vauxhall Combo 1.4 with some seious misfire!

Sorted the auto box on my MV6  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 November 2011, 19:35:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:41:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:39:09
Just got to put all those bloody chavy bolts back in now.
You take them out before refurb?

Do the bolts actually do anything?
they can do it but will charge extra, and as I have orgasma gizmo whizzy thing... 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Radar on 19 November 2011, 20:53:38
Fitted a new auxlilary belt pulley and gave the mig a much needed wash and wax. There was so much brake dust on the alloys they had gone black - funny thing is though i actually quite liked the look of them that way!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 November 2011, 22:30:20
Quote from: Radar on 19 November 2011, 20:53:38
Fitted a new auxlilary belt pulley and gave the mig a much needed wash and wax. There was so much brake dust on the alloys they had gone black - funny thing is though i actually quite liked the look of them that way!

Yep same as mine. Thought i'd better give it a quick wash today, but a quick wash means it still looks dirty parked next to it's identical twin!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 November 2011, 09:17:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:31:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 November 2011, 18:26:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:14:55
NCDC?

From there to drivers kick panel, then from there to roof via the drivers side sill.

Yup, 2013 - been meaning to figure out how the kick panel comes off for ages.. I've been neglecting the Omega  :-[

I thought all the aerial wires went that way - but then I found what looks an awful lot like one (coax, BNC style connectors) in the passenger side rear cubby where the Bose speaker would normally be - no idea what that one is for..
Oooooo, wonder if estate goes other way....

Definitely drivers side kick panel, then along the sill then up the OS 'D' post. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 November 2011, 10:07:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 19:35:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:41:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:39:09
Just got to put all those bloody chavy bolts back in now.
You take them out before refurb?

Do the bolts actually do anything?
they can do it but will charge extra, and as I have orgasma gizmo whizzy thing... 8)
Guessing a cordless drill won't do it...   ...not that I'm going to refurb mine until spring.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 November 2011, 10:45:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 November 2011, 10:07:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 19:35:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:41:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:39:09
Just got to put all those bloody chavy bolts back in now.
You take them out before refurb?

Do the bolts actually do anything?
they can do it but will charge extra, and as I have orgasma gizmo whizzy thing... 8)
Guessing a cordless drill won't do it...   ...not that I'm going to refurb mine until spring.
Irmscher wheels?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 November 2011, 10:56:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 20 November 2011, 10:45:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 November 2011, 10:07:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 19:35:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:41:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:39:09
Just got to put all those bloody chavy bolts back in now.
You take them out before refurb?

Do the bolts actually do anything?
they can do it but will charge extra, and as I have orgasma gizmo whizzy thing... 8)
Guessing a cordless drill won't do it...   ...not that I'm going to refurb mine until spring.
Irmscher wheels?
He's a fully fledged Chav now ;) ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 November 2011, 12:33:57
Tried painting one of the four steel wheels I've got for the winter tyres - the trouble with it being cold is, it takes forever to harden.. and my clothes now have various blobs of gold (don't judge me) hammerite on them.

I think I'll just brush the other three off and sling some hub caps on them for this winter - and paint them properly when it warms up next year! (Black, not gold..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 November 2011, 12:47:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 November 2011, 10:07:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 19:35:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 November 2011, 18:41:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 November 2011, 18:39:09
Just got to put all those bloody chavy bolts back in now.
You take them out before refurb?

Do the bolts actually do anything?
they can do it but will charge extra, and as I have orgasma gizmo whizzy thing... 8)
Guessing a cordless drill won't do it...   ...not that I'm going to refurb mine until spring.
yes that's what I used first time. Re fitting means all those threads have to be cleaned first too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegaman2 on 21 November 2011, 13:14:15
hand brake cable replaced £20.00 on halfords trade
a few hours of my time ,job done  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tonka. on 21 November 2011, 15:18:28
Blower fan replaced. Thanks to Twiglet who sent me a new (to me) one  :y  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 21 November 2011, 17:25:22
Cut out, fabricated and fitted new A pillar flitch panel. Cut out and fitted headlamp inlay panels and re-made front edge of inner wing, inner wing next......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 17:40:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 November 2011, 12:33:57
gold (don't judge me) hammerite on them.
Well, its one step removed from gay, as its not Oyster.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 November 2011, 17:46:09
Intended changing the plugs (thanks Andyc  :y) - had a sleep after work,then couldnt be arsed to go out in the cold to do it,so put it off until tomorrow. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 21 November 2011, 17:47:08
Quote from: Albs on 21 November 2011, 17:46:09
Intended changing the plugs (thanks Andyc  :y) - had a sleep after work,then couldnt be arsed to go out in the cold to do it,so put it off until tomorrow. ::)
Don`t forget #6 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 21 November 2011, 18:13:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 17:40:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 November 2011, 12:33:57
gold (don't judge me) hammerite on them.
Well, its one step removed from gay, as its not Oyster.

How does Champaign Gold metallic fair on your list then??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 18:22:48
Quote from: hotel21 on 21 November 2011, 18:13:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 17:40:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 November 2011, 12:33:57
gold (don't judge me) hammerite on them.
Well, its one step removed from gay, as its not Oyster.

How does Champaign Gold metallic fair on your list then??
Having owned one, complete with poo-brown steering wheel, I can confirm that only Oyster beats it to the top of the gay list. Sorry Highlander, the truth is out ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 November 2011, 18:23:59
Quote from: hotel21 on 21 November 2011, 18:13:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 17:40:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 November 2011, 12:33:57
gold (don't judge me) hammerite on them.
Well, its one step removed from gay, as its not Oyster.

How does Champaign Gold metallic fair on your list then??
...it doesn't fair well H tbh, only going by what I've heard of course... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 November 2011, 18:24:35
Quote from: hotel21 on 21 November 2011, 18:13:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 17:40:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 November 2011, 12:33:57
gold (don't judge me) hammerite on them.
Well, its one step removed from gay, as its not Oyster.

How does Champaign Gold metallic fair on your list then??

Thats the posh name for Hearing aid Beige. :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 November 2011, 18:26:24
Quote from: RobG on 21 November 2011, 17:47:08
Quote from: Albs on 21 November 2011, 17:46:09
Intended changing the plugs (thanks Andyc  :y) - had a sleep after work,then couldnt be arsed to go out in the cold to do it,so put it off until tomorrow. ::)
Don`t forget #6 :D

Never have, never will. ;).............its not that bad tbh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 21 November 2011, 18:28:02
well finally got off my arse and did some work on the car ready for mot tomorrow sorted out washer jets, pumped up tyres checked all levels and a few other bits nothing that exciting but its a start oh and finally took the front seat i got from albs via newent out of the boot wheyhey back to a 5 seater now!! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegaman2 on 21 November 2011, 18:41:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 18:22:48
Quote from: hotel21 on 21 November 2011, 18:13:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2011, 17:40:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 November 2011, 12:33:57
gold (don't judge me) hammerite on them.
Well, its one step removed from gay, as its not Oyster.iHow does Champaign Gold metallic fair on your list then??
i must have gay car then :o
Having owned one, complete with poo-brown steering wheel, I can confirm that only Oyster beats it to the top of the gay list. Sorry Highlander, the truth is out ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 November 2011, 18:43:16
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 21 November 2011, 18:28:02
well finally got off my arse and did some work on the car ready for mot tomorrow sorted out washer jets, pumped up tyres checked all levels and a few other bits nothing that exciting but its a start oh and finally took the front seat i got from albs via newent out of the boot wheyhey back to a 5 seater now!! :y

There were two of them Paul.Have you lost one ? ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 November 2011, 18:45:45
Put the original stereo back in the S reg (ready for sale)
Mainly fitted the removed one to Big Blue, but was defeated due to missing an adaptor to convert the display row of the iso block to the 'other format' ( 3 rows of small pins v 2 rows of larger pins).  Its ordered though, so hopefully be sorted in a day or 2.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 21 November 2011, 20:13:50
Quote from: Albs on 21 November 2011, 18:43:16
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 21 November 2011, 18:28:02
well finally got off my arse and did some work on the car ready for mot tomorrow sorted out washer jets, pumped up tyres checked all levels and a few other bits nothing that exciting but its a start oh and finally took the front seat i got from albs via newent out of the boot wheyhey back to a 5 seater now!! :y

There were two of them Paul.Have you lost one ? ::) ;D

 ;D they have done some miles them seats both of them ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 22 November 2011, 09:51:09
just got 12 months mot wooowhoooo :y :y only advisory was tyres a little low :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: marrus69 on 22 November 2011, 12:16:36
had my rear window tinted,only bad bit it does not stick to them little bobbles,spoke to tintin man he said not alot he can do about it.
[imghttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd515/rushton105/201120111638.jpg]http://[/img]
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd515/rushton105/201120111637.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bob G on 22 November 2011, 12:28:43
Today I have lubricated the mirror mount on the passenger replacment mirror and fitted it, all now hunk dory.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 November 2011, 12:49:01
Cleaned and conditioned the leather (gliptone) in Big Blue
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 22 November 2011, 12:54:40
that must be one very happy car big blue does not sound that femanine though  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 November 2011, 13:24:47
Changed the plugs. :)...............found one of the old ones to be pretty loose. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 22 November 2011, 14:02:27
what yours or the cars ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 22 November 2011, 20:16:31
I've checked the accu before starting surprisedly seen that value of voltage was 11,8v  >:( Tried to start - unsuccessfully...hm a brand new accu is needed...???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2woody on 23 November 2011, 13:21:35
Bit of emergency track-fitting today.

Managed to shed a track on the main road right in front of the entrance to camp, with a trailer on, too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 November 2011, 14:15:23
Quote from: 2woody on 23 November 2011, 13:21:35
Bit of emergency track-fitting today.

Managed to shed a track on the main road right in front of the entrance to camp, with a trailer on, too.

I do hate it when that happens.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2woody on 23 November 2011, 16:27:08
I didn't know Geordie welders could run that fast......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 November 2011, 17:10:05
Quote from: 2woody on 23 November 2011, 16:27:08
I didn't know Geordie welders could run that fast......

I'm guessing the emergency rations of pease pudding deployed successfully, then. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 23 November 2011, 17:30:57
Changed the diff oil
Or rather I should say I emptied out about a mug of black oily substance and replaced it with a litre and a bit of fresh oil  ::)

The rather whine is still there and getting worse  :(
I can't seem to track where its coming from  :(
I'll check the gearbox at weekend and take it from there  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2011, 18:42:48
Filled the Elite up with gas on the 2nd attempt.  In between attempts, another 10,000 miles of rear rubber lost  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 23 November 2011, 19:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2011, 18:42:48
Filled the Elite up with gas on the 2nd attempt.  In between attempts, another 10,000 miles of rear rubber lost  >:(

Hmm, brick under the throttle and you should get 70,000 miles out of your tyres!! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2011, 19:18:06
Quote from: Omegatoy on 23 November 2011, 19:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2011, 18:42:48
Filled the Elite up with gas on the 2nd attempt.  In between attempts, another 10,000 miles of rear rubber lost  >:(

Hmm, brick under the throttle and you should get 70,000 miles out of your tyres!! :y
Bloody petrol stations staffed by idiots with a positive IQ would help dramatically. rather thick inbred retards. Milton Keynes, enough said, really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 November 2011, 19:46:44
You could put your windows down and play this as your parked at the pump. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7gUwFsPjw0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 November 2011, 05:42:17
Drove it to London and back every day this week. I hate London, but the car was good as gold. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2011, 11:57:06
Soldered in some new resistors into the Rover's spare blower resistor unit (Rovers always blow them), just need to fit the unit when the car comes back.  Then I'll solder in another set into the one that comes out, so I have a spare on hand...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 November 2011, 13:49:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2011, 11:57:06
Soldered in some new resistors into the Rover's spare blower resistor unit (Rovers always blow them), just need to fit the unit when the car comes back.  Then I'll solder in another set into the one that comes out, so I have a spare on hand...

Had to do that on my Dad's old 416...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 26 November 2011, 13:51:34
vans getting it 2nd wash and clean of the year :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 November 2011, 13:56:00
Two more Continental SportContact 3's fitted to the last two refurbished wheels. Now the V6 has a complete set.

Just have to wait until after December now (Christmas + Tax for two cars on Dec 31st!) then exhaust + uprated suspension  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 26 November 2011, 14:16:02
Washed it,and started to refurb the fourth (and definetely the worst) Elite alloy.Im at work so cant do much more than that. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 26 November 2011, 15:19:13
body damage for clit repaired and finally car back at home, and refurbed wheels are in use (after a month of heating to dry the paint)..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 26 November 2011, 16:34:06
pumped up tyre, hoovered back seat moved it around on drive and there it will have to sit until i can tax it and send it of to the pink one to work his magic via the tyre shop.

dont you just love tax bills at christmas oh to be self employed ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 26 November 2011, 18:16:10
Changed front and rear suspension. 40mm lower on the front and 30 mm lower at the back on apex springs. Test driving it up to 85mpg feels so much better. No vibrations or wallowing about. Fitted new wishbones that put the tracking out slightly but now its fine :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: robmac on 26 November 2011, 20:23:53
fitted new eater bypass valve oping this was the source of my coolant leak but alas its still losing its coolant :-[ going to remove plenum etc tomorrow and pressure test cooling system to find the damn leak source.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: marrus69 on 27 November 2011, 08:43:12
oil change today.how small is the filter
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2011, 09:03:53
Quote from: marrus69 on 27 November 2011, 08:43:12
oil change today.how small is the filter
Pretty standard size for a petrol filter....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 November 2011, 15:08:38
Fitted the rest if the silly bolts in me wheels, checked pressures and fluids.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 November 2011, 15:23:17
The BC moaned at me to check the oil & washer fluid yesterday, so I duly did as I was told today.. refilled the washer fluid and reminded myself that I really must do an oil change soon; it's a tad dark  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2011, 17:02:52
Put the repaired fan resistor in the Rover, and washed TBE - although it's not looking good, paintwork looks 'blotchy'  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 27 November 2011, 17:03:24
Looked at the Desmond and again apologised for leaving it undriven for longer than is sensible. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 27 November 2011, 17:30:05
Changed door check strap bush,lubricated door hinges,checked tyre pressures,checked fluid levels,almost finished wheel refurb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 27 November 2011, 18:02:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2011, 17:02:52
Put the repaired fan resistor in the Rover, and washed TBE - although it's not looking good, paintwork looks 'blotchy' :-\

probably laquer layer become very tiny in some areas :-\   my roof/ceiling part is in 2 colors now and need re-spray at the end of this spring..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Amigo on 27 November 2011, 18:57:40
Sold it dude!!! :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 27 November 2011, 21:06:46
Quote from: Albs on 27 November 2011, 17:30:05
Changed door check strap bush,lubricated door hinges,checked tyre pressures,checked fluid levels,almost finished wheel refurb.

glad you got of your arse today well done ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 27 November 2011, 21:11:54
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 27 November 2011, 21:06:46
Quote from: Albs on 27 November 2011, 17:30:05
Changed door check strap bush,lubricated door hinges,checked tyre pressures,checked fluid levels,almost finished wheel refurb.

glad you got of your arse today well done ;D ;D

I was at work 7.30am - 7.30pm. ::) :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 27 November 2011, 21:13:51
 :'( :'( :'( i wasnt woke up fell asleep woke up fell asleep ;D ;D :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 November 2011, 15:28:26
Quote from: Amigo MX5 on 27 November 2011, 18:57:40
Sold it dude!!! :D
Which one? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 01 December 2011, 16:27:05
Dismantled some unit of aircon at front of engine close to fan, service connector (fill up) was shoot out by overpressure. :(  Having found a used one I attempt to change them . Unsuccessfully. :( The ends of pipes are differents so I have to get it repaired by a welder who is able to weld alu aircon pipe as well. Not an easy job to find...I'm investigating away.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ian_D on 01 December 2011, 16:30:10
Opened the bonnet, topped coolant up again...

Then checked the dip stick and went 'arghhh..... shit!'  ... shut the bonnet and went back inside!  ;D

See the 'Water in Oil' thread!  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 01 December 2011, 17:41:36
Quote from: Ian_D on 01 December 2011, 16:30:10
Opened the bonnet, topped coolant up again...

Then checked the dip stick and went 'arghhh..... shit!'  ... shut the bonnet and went back inside!  ;D

See the 'Water in Oil' thread!  :'(

 :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 18:34:56
Topped up the washer fluid level, got fed up with it showing on the display every time I started up ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 18:42:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 18:34:56
Topped up the washer fluid level, got fed up with it showing on the display every time I started up ;D
Must put some petrol in mine, the CID has been annoying me for the last 200 miles ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 December 2011, 18:51:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 18:42:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 18:34:56
Topped up the washer fluid level, got fed up with it showing on the display every time I started up ;D
Must put some petrol in mine, the CID has been annoying me for the last 200 miles ;D

Mine's just run out without nagging me. Added some white vinegar in case the Alton tap water has got to it and stuck the sensor. Smells like a chip shop with every rinse now. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 18:54:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 December 2011, 18:51:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 18:42:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 18:34:56
Topped up the washer fluid level, got fed up with it showing on the display every time I started up ;D
Must put some petrol in mine, the CID has been annoying me for the last 200 miles ;D

Mine's just run out without nagging me. Added some white vinegar in case the Alton tap water has got to it and stuck the sensor. Smells like a chip shop with every rinse now. ;D
Guess you mean screen wash bottle, not petrol tank ::)

I still need to resolve the screen wash problem I have, hope to do that this weekend :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 December 2011, 18:59:24
Took me a minute to work that out.. I wondered what the benefit of vinegar in the petrol tank was!

Good job I didn't go out and try it.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 December 2011, 19:26:26
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y

balancer machines dont give satisfactory results imo.. best is done on the car..
 
besides newly fitted tires will still loose balance after some trip.. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 19:29:36
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:26:26
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y

balancer machines dont give satisfactory results imo.. best is done on the car..
 
besides newly fitted tires will still loose balance after some trip.. :-\

Back in the 70's they used to balance the wheels on the car, I wonder why they don't do it now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 December 2011, 19:35:28
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 19:29:36
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:26:26
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y

balancer machines dont give satisfactory results imo.. best is done on the car..
 
besides newly fitted tires will still loose balance after some trip.. :-\

Back in the 70's they used to balance the wheels on the car, I wonder why they don't do it now.

because its easy on the machine and not risky.. but even 0 grs of balance on machine is faulty on the car when you check with the flashing light.. and you can feel when you sit inside the car.. generally I sit inside the car when they work and I tell the result of weight inserted..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 01 December 2011, 20:24:08
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:35:28
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 19:29:36
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:26:26
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y

balancer machines dont give satisfactory results imo.. best is done on the car..
 
besides newly fitted tires will still loose balance after some trip.. :-\

Back in the 70's they used to balance the wheels on the car, I wonder why they don't do it now.

because its easy on the machine and not risky.. but even 0 grs of balance on machine is faulty on the car when you check with the flashing light.. and you can feel when you sit inside the car.. generally I sit inside the car when they work and I tell the result of weight inserted..
They think i'm fussy, as i'm they're only customer that uses/insists on 5 stud, but they do it because they KNOW i'll be back to get it sorted if they dont. Not had balance at wim, but Britain tyres are the only place that get it right out of many i've used. Odd...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 20:28:26
Omega seems over-sensitive to balancing.  Always have problems from most places, usually require multiple visits  >:(

Never had trouble with WIM balancing, always been spot on, although I have had a weight drop off after a day before.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 December 2011, 21:19:37
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 20:24:08
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:35:28
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 19:29:36
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:26:26
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y

balancer machines dont give satisfactory results imo.. best is done on the car..
 
besides newly fitted tires will still loose balance after some trip.. :-\

Back in the 70's they used to balance the wheels on the car, I wonder why they don't do it now.

because its easy on the machine and not risky.. but even 0 grs of balance on machine is faulty on the car when you check with the flashing light.. and you can feel when you sit inside the car.. generally I sit inside the car when they work and I tell the result of weight inserted..
They think i'm fussy, as i'm they're only customer that uses/insists on 5 stud, but they do it because they KNOW i'll be back to get it sorted if they dont. Not had balance at wim, but Britain tyres are the only place that get it right out of many i've used. Odd...

trust me not odd.. I have tried 20 or more different shops before I find one  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 01 December 2011, 21:24:05
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 21:19:37
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 20:24:08
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:35:28
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 19:29:36
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:26:26
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y

balancer machines dont give satisfactory results imo.. best is done on the car..
 
besides newly fitted tires will still loose balance after some trip.. :-\

Back in the 70's they used to balance the wheels on the car, I wonder why they don't do it now.

because its easy on the machine and not risky.. but even 0 grs of balance on machine is faulty on the car when you check with the flashing light.. and you can feel when you sit inside the car.. generally I sit inside the car when they work and I tell the result of weight inserted..
They think i'm fussy, as i'm they're only customer that uses/insists on 5 stud, but they do it because they KNOW i'll be back to get it sorted if they dont. Not had balance at wim, but Britain tyres are the only place that get it right out of many i've used. Odd...

trust me not odd.. I have tried 20 or more different shops before I find one  :-\
Odd, in that one company gets it right so often, where others fail continually.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 December 2011, 21:26:18
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 21:24:05
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 21:19:37
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 20:24:08
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:35:28
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 December 2011, 19:29:36
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 19:26:26
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 16:07:59
Bit if a vibration since fitting new tyres, and got worse after re fitting re furbed and new tyre shod wheels when Micheldever balanced all four. They used thier 5 stud system as requested and i watched the guy balance them through the reception window. All ok showed on the screen.
 But nfg. Car vibrating over a certain speed, rotate the fronts to the back and slightly better. But still there, hmmm inbalanced wheels at the back then.
 Down to my local tyre man, using thier own 5 stud balancer, sure enough both rears 20 and 15 grams out. One front 20 grams out.
 
Re fitted, quick blat up the motorway, smooth as a babys bum. Britain tyres in Reading. Good chaps. :y

balancer machines dont give satisfactory results imo.. best is done on the car..
 
besides newly fitted tires will still loose balance after some trip.. :-\

Back in the 70's they used to balance the wheels on the car, I wonder why they don't do it now.

because its easy on the machine and not risky.. but even 0 grs of balance on machine is faulty on the car when you check with the flashing light.. and you can feel when you sit inside the car.. generally I sit inside the car when they work and I tell the result of weight inserted..
They think i'm fussy, as i'm they're only customer that uses/insists on 5 stud, but they do it because they KNOW i'll be back to get it sorted if they dont. Not had balance at wim, but Britain tyres are the only place that get it right out of many i've used. Odd...

trust me not odd.. I have tried 20 or more different shops before I find one  :-\
Odd, in that one company gets it right so often, where others fail continually.

I start to think most drivers even dont recognize there is a balance problem.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 21:26:38
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 01 December 2011, 21:24:05
Odd, in that one company gets it right so often, where others fail continually.
Lack of knowledge/understanding, or assume most don't worry about it that much...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 December 2011, 21:28:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 20:28:26
Omega seems over-sensitive to balancing.  Always have problems from most places, usually require multiple visits  >:(

Never had trouble with WIM balancing, always been spot on, although I have had a weight drop off after a day before.

I think not miggy , we are too sensitive.. if you drive a car for long time, you memorize all vibrations and sounds , any unfamiliar vibration or sound disturbs us..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 01 December 2011, 21:39:46
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2011, 21:28:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2011, 20:28:26
Omega seems over-sensitive to balancing.  Always have problems from most places, usually require multiple visits  >:(

Never had trouble with WIM balancing, always been spot on, although I have had a weight drop off after a day before.

I think not miggy , we are too sensitive.. if you drive a car for long time, you memorize all vibrations and sounds , any unfamiliar vibration or sound disturbs us..
firmer suspension, polly bushes, lower profile tyres fitted. Nowhere for a wheel balance issue to hide in there. So it appears worse than on stock set up. But would be felt. Even Mrs Gixer noticed it, and if she notices a chassis issue, you know its bad. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: robmac on 01 December 2011, 23:22:49
drained engine coolant today after running with radweld in for a few days. re-filled with vauxhall red antifreeze 50/50 mix to see if leak at rear of engine would re-appear and of course to be ready for the winter months...drove 100 miles  and level is spot on and no leaks so all is well with miss miggy again, for a while at least :y  happy days!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 02 December 2011, 14:35:48
Swopped the spare fully charged batteries onto the Omega & Astra.

Something I do every month during the winter.

Interesting, both batteries I removed were only showing 80% charge.

They're being conditioned/charged as we speak with my smart chargers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 02 December 2011, 17:38:59
got 4 new tyres fitted :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: robmac on 03 December 2011, 17:49:17
fitted new drivers side drive shaft to daughters citroen c1. lovely job :y and a very happy daughter now her car doesnt try to shake itself to bits any more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 03 December 2011, 18:04:53
Fitted my Irmscher badge to the front grill, General level check and top up. Gave it a wash for wales meet but after 130 miles will be just as bad ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 December 2011, 18:28:49
Replaced the dead bulb in the DTi's sunroof switch and cleaned the disc. Had a close look at the leak off pipes but can't see any evidence of them failing.



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 15:45:15
Yesterday, had some lower mileage cats fitted to the Silver Bullet (mine always struggles on CO at MOT, but it has done 181k). Changed the AC compressor AGAIN :P.  Did 350 miles, and at no point did I feel anything other than content, happy, impressed, comfortable with the old girl.

Today, changed the washer bottle and headlight pump on the Bullet, due to a leak (bumper off job), and replaced a misted up foglight (bumper off job). Put it all back together, tested, and the friggin replacement foglight had a blown bulb...   ....yup, bumper off job!  Gave it a blat around the lanes (playing with tyre pressures).

Changed the coil pack on TBE, at last ::), had a gentle sedate cruise in it afterwards.

Shock amount all shocks, fully Tech2'd both cars, which is something I never seem to get time to do on my own ones ::).  Bullet was completely clear, bar a trim problem n idle on gas (known about, need to think on a solution), TBE had a sunroof code, most likely due to battery always going flat, a trim code (known about, LPG related), and a headlight levelling issue that it always has had (suspect duff servo, but whilst it works fine, no hurry to investigate too hard... ...until the next meet, when I can steal a servo :P).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 December 2011, 16:09:17
Lpg ingrctor nozels need to be smaller on TBE. 2.3mm...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:16:29
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 04 December 2011, 16:09:17
Lpg ingrctor nozels need to be smaller on TBE. 2.3mm...?
Yup, too big currently, making idle a little jumpy...

I think Bullet needs idle map tweaking. Mind you, would benefit from a firmware update as well ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 December 2011, 16:19:11
Is that lifter still quiet to then Ugly?  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:21:41
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 04 December 2011, 16:19:11
Is that lifter still quiet to then Ugly?  :-*
I've got so used to it, I wasn't paying attention this morning when I started it to move it back on the drive ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 December 2011, 16:23:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:21:41
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 04 December 2011, 16:19:11
Is that lifter still quiet to then Ugly?  :-*
I've got so used to it, I wasn't paying attention this morning when I started it to move it back on the drive ::)

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:24:29
Are ou thinking fanimold/downpipe join was the noise?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 December 2011, 16:39:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:24:29
Are ou thinking fanimold/downpipe join was the noise?

I did wonder, as you said the lifter was not making its usual noise, yet what was done would not have effected that.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 December 2011, 16:39:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:16:29
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 04 December 2011, 16:09:17
Lpg ingrctor nozels need to be smaller on TBE. 2.3mm...?
Yup, too big currently, making idle a little jumpy...

I think Bullet needs idle map tweaking. Mind you, would benefit from a firmware update as well ;D
You about Monday/Tuesday evening? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 December 2011, 17:06:05
as the car converted to manual shaft balance done (expensive me thinks its 70 £ aprox) (some vibrations at 60 km/hr )
 
right and left knock sensors changed (long job really)  and starter serviced ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 04 December 2011, 17:14:37
Quote from: Laszlo on 01 December 2011, 16:27:05
Dismantled some unit of aircon at front of engine close to fan, service connector (fill up) was shoot out by overpressure. :(  Having found a used one I attempted to change them . Unsuccessfully. :( The ends of pipes are differents so I have to get it repaired by a welder who is able to weld alu aircon pipe as well. Not an easy job to find...I'm investigating away.  8) 8) 8)


Welder is found!  :y I had to do a little pre-work, I've cut down both of pipe end, fortune the outside diameter of one as the same as the inside diameter of other. So just cut a screw in and an other out and both of end could be fitted to each other.  :y I'm not sure in screws made by myself so I'm gonna get it welded properly. Welding tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 18:41:01
Quote from: LazySlapper on 04 December 2011, 16:39:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:16:29
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 04 December 2011, 16:09:17
Lpg ingrctor nozels need to be smaller on TBE. 2.3mm...?
Yup, too big currently, making idle a little jumpy...

I think Bullet needs idle map tweaking. Mind you, would benefit from a firmware update as well ;D
You about Monday/Tuesday evening? ::)
Aye.

If you had some spare nozzles, I'd have 2 to tweak ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 December 2011, 18:48:52
Had to get mine from Tilo, as none spare in the spares box.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 December 2011, 18:51:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 18:41:01
Quote from: LazySlapper on 04 December 2011, 16:39:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 16:16:29
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 04 December 2011, 16:09:17
Lpg ingrctor nozels need to be smaller on TBE. 2.3mm...?
Yup, too big currently, making idle a little jumpy...

I think Bullet needs idle map tweaking. Mind you, would benefit from a firmware update as well ;D
You about Monday/Tuesday evening? ::)
Aye.

If you had some spare nozzles, I'd have 2 to tweak ::)
You had all the spares ;) ;)

Not 100% sure I'll be able to make it yet... Apparently it's quite an intensive course because of the number of us on it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 18:58:55
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 04 December 2011, 18:48:52
Had to get mine from Tilo, as none spare in the spares box.
Yeah, tried calling him a couple of weeks back. Failed.

Not tried since.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 December 2011, 19:45:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2011, 18:58:55
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 04 December 2011, 18:48:52
Had to get mine from Tilo, as none spare in the spares box.
Yeah, tried calling him a couple of weeks back. Failed.

Not tried since.
Want me to try him tomorrow (if I get a chance!)? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 December 2011, 23:25:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...

Nowhere near as much fun now CRT monitors are a thing of the past, that's what it is. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:37:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. My old Compaq (that shows how old it is!) keyboard, we've been through much together at work, and its always survived. Until now. Gutted. It lost a heated argument with an Elitebook 8440. Devastated  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:39:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 December 2011, 23:25:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...

Nowhere near as much fun now CRT monitors are a thing of the past, that's what it is. ;)
Yet to see anyone destroy a VGA CRT in a fit of rage.  Obviously, lots of LCDs have gone to landfill due to dealing with idiots all day long  :-[

I did see someone through a CRT based dumb terminal (one of the big old heavy metal items in the 1980s) from a first floor window once - fortunately, he picked an open window.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 December 2011, 17:49:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:37:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. My old Compaq (that shows how old it is!) keyboard, we've been through much together at work, and its always survived. Until now. Gutted. It lost a heated argument with an Elitebook 8440. Devastated  :'(

Yes, a wee bit of destruction every now and again is very therapeutic - clears the custard no end. :-* :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 18:27:33
Quote from: Desperate Den on 05 December 2011, 17:49:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:37:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. My old Compaq (that shows how old it is!) keyboard, we've been through much together at work, and its always survived. Until now. Gutted. It lost a heated argument with an Elitebook 8440. Devastated  :'(

Yes, a wee bit of destruction every now and again is very therapeutic - clears the custard no end. :-* :-*
I agree wholeheartedly, but still gutted I bust my Compaq keyboard (103 key, not even one with a Windows button).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 December 2011, 19:11:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 18:27:33
Quote from: Desperate Den on 05 December 2011, 17:49:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:37:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. My old Compaq (that shows how old it is!) keyboard, we've been through much together at work, and its always survived. Until now. Gutted. It lost a heated argument with an Elitebook 8440. Devastated  :'(

Yes, a wee bit of destruction every now and again is very therapeutic - clears the custard no end. :-* :-*
I agree wholeheartedly, but still gutted I bust my Compaq keyboard (103 key, not even one with a Windows button).

Funnily enough I've got one of those old Compaq ones, and it's the nicest keyboard I've ever used.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 05 December 2011, 19:28:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 December 2011, 19:11:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 18:27:33
Quote from: Desperate Den on 05 December 2011, 17:49:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:37:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. My old Compaq (that shows how old it is!) keyboard, we've been through much together at work, and its always survived. Until now. Gutted. It lost a heated argument with an Elitebook 8440. Devastated  :'(

Yes, a wee bit of destruction every now and again is very therapeutic - clears the custard no end. :-* :-*
I agree wholeheartedly, but still gutted I bust my Compaq keyboard (103 key, not even one with a Windows button).

Funnily enough I've got one of those old Compaq ones, and it's the nicest keyboard I've ever used.

My one still clatters away nicely, keys are getting quite worn, but it really annoys her when I'm at full chat with the fingers to the board, such that she has to turn the volume up on the telly whilst watching some 'reality' cack on the telly....   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 05 December 2011, 19:33:28
I did a very old fashioned bodge on mine today.Its running cool and its too cold to be doing a stat change, so Ive put some silver cooking foil over part of the rad in an attempt to get it to run a tad hotter. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 December 2011, 22:15:38
Serviced the beast today along with front pads and droplinks... Pattern parts would appear to be service items :-\ Droplinks have only done 12k ish. Bought a few bits and bobs from the scrappy, now have illuminated air vents, fixed rear interior light that some flid had managed to break, and sorted a busted window switch.

Popped over to see Robseymv6 this evening to collect a replacement bumper following a conversation with a bollard on Friday night. Thanks Rob, bumper has scrubbed up nicely :y

Back to the bodyshop in the morning so that they can replace all the bits that they should have done the first time >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 06 December 2011, 09:55:25
Quote from: Albs on 05 December 2011, 19:33:28
I did a very old fashioned bodge on mine today.Its running cool and its too cold to be doing a stat change, so Ive put some silver cooking foil over part of the rad in an attempt to get it to run a tad hotter. ::)

Ice Road Truckers styley!!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 December 2011, 11:03:12
Quote from: hotel21 on 05 December 2011, 19:28:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 December 2011, 19:11:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 18:27:33
Quote from: Desperate Den on 05 December 2011, 17:49:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:37:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. My old Compaq (that shows how old it is!) keyboard, we've been through much together at work, and its always survived. Until now. Gutted. It lost a heated argument with an Elitebook 8440. Devastated  :'(

Yes, a wee bit of destruction every now and again is very therapeutic - clears the custard no end. :-* :-*
I agree wholeheartedly, but still gutted I bust my Compaq keyboard (103 key, not even one with a Windows button).

Funnily enough I've got one of those old Compaq ones, and it's the nicest keyboard I've ever used.

My one still clatters away nicely, keys are getting quite worn, but it really annoys her when I'm at full chat with the fingers to the board, such that she has to turn the volume up on the telly whilst watching some 'reality' cack on the telly....   ;D

Oh, yes, it does sound like a V6 running with empty lifters. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 06 December 2011, 12:42:10
Almost finished drilling out my old exhaust bolts...

Need more drill bits....any recommendations?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 06 December 2011, 12:46:43
Cobalt. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 December 2011, 13:58:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 December 2011, 11:03:12
Quote from: hotel21 on 05 December 2011, 19:28:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 December 2011, 19:11:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 18:27:33
Quote from: Desperate Den on 05 December 2011, 17:49:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2011, 17:37:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 December 2011, 19:46:46
Somehow I have this mental image of TB slamming the phone down and then doing whatever the desk-based equivalent of leaving 10,000 miles of rubber is, before vowing never to call him again...
I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. My old Compaq (that shows how old it is!) keyboard, we've been through much together at work, and its always survived. Until now. Gutted. It lost a heated argument with an Elitebook 8440. Devastated  :'(

Yes, a wee bit of destruction every now and again is very therapeutic - clears the custard no end. :-* :-*
I agree wholeheartedly, but still gutted I bust my Compaq keyboard (103 key, not even one with a Windows button).

Funnily enough I've got one of those old Compaq ones, and it's the nicest keyboard I've ever used.

My one still clatters away nicely, keys are getting quite worn, but it really annoys her when I'm at full chat with the fingers to the board, such that she has to turn the volume up on the telly whilst watching some 'reality' cack on the telly....   ;D

Oh, yes, it does sound like a V6 running with empty lifters. ;D

I have one of those original IBM AT keyboards with the 'rattle the windows' click action.... Weighs a tonne as well! Trouble is I haven't used a desktop pc / keyboard for about ten years and struggle with anything other than a Dell or HP laptop keyboard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 December 2011, 18:47:15
warm start long crank problem solved.. reason was injectors leaking ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 06 December 2011, 20:53:50
managed to dent my front alloy in a chuffing pothole. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 06 December 2011, 21:12:58
Quote from: Jimbob on 06 December 2011, 12:42:10
Almost finished drilling out my old exhaust bolts...

Need more drill bits....any recommendations?

slow speed down and use smaller drill bit working your way up to size you need.if that fails get someone else to do it :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pletis143 on 06 December 2011, 21:29:10
took the 17" bk299's off and put winter cdx wheels on. car looks a bit leggy now , but my pride and joys will be safe for now. debadged grille came today , itching to fit it but waiting for eyebrows to come back from paint shop. have to hide the tool box lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2011, 19:47:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 06 December 2011, 12:42:10
Almost finished drilling out my old exhaust bolts...

Need more drill bits....any recommendations?
I just used cheapies. FFS, dont break any though!  I went, from memory, 3mm then the right size (6mm?), then tapped a thread in them when I did tunnie's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 07 December 2011, 21:23:37
Went out this afternoon to turn the Desmond over and let it run for a bit. :y

Having just made and consumed the dinner/tea (as applicable) I've sat down to see what's up here.  Looking at the general help board and John-R's uneven idle thread in particular it's dawned on me that I forgot about the Desmond - it's been sitting running (at an even idle undoubtedly) since 1600hrs or so. :-[

It was like an oven inside ;D although the gauge seems to have remained at the 85 degree ish point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 December 2011, 21:40:55
Collected car from bodyshop sporting a shiny new towbar and a straight bumper 8). Just waiting until I can get back to the stealers to pick up the new clips for the quarter trim, then all done. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 07 December 2011, 21:57:40
Swaped wheels front to back today as the fronts were wearing the outer edges slightly due to fitting new wishbones. Since lowering the car its compensated for it so time to swop em. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 December 2011, 23:04:26
Quote from: Dan282 on 07 December 2011, 21:57:40
Swaped wheels front to back today as the fronts were wearing the outer edges slightly due to fitting new wishbones. Since lowering the car its compensated for it so time to swop em. :y
If all the work is done its time to get it set up properly surely...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 December 2011, 09:45:56
Quote from: Desperate Den on 07 December 2011, 21:23:37
Looking at the general help board and John-R's uneven idle thread in particular it's dawned on me that I forgot about the Desmond - it's been sitting running (at an even idle undoubtedly) since 1600hrs or so. :-[

Take the poor thing out for a proper spanking. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 December 2011, 10:09:28
Probably best put fuel in it first ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 08 December 2011, 15:55:48
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 December 2011, 09:45:56
Quote from: Desperate Den on 07 December 2011, 21:23:37
Looking at the general help board and John-R's uneven idle thread in particular it's dawned on me that I forgot about the Desmond - it's been sitting running (at an even idle undoubtedly) since 1600hrs or so. :-[

Take the poor thing out for a proper spanking. :y


As it wasn't being used at all (for the most part) I put it on a SORN, and although I can get a bit of speed up on the driveway, it's not really the same as giving it a good skelp around the country roads here.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 08 December 2011, 20:18:18
Quote from: chrisgixer - next in line on 07 December 2011, 23:04:26
Quote from: Dan282 on 07 December 2011, 21:57:40
Swaped wheels front to back today as the fronts were wearing the outer edges slightly due to fitting new wishbones. Since lowering the car its compensated for it so time to swop em. :y
If all the work is done its time to get it set up properly surely...?

That next on the list ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 10 December 2011, 10:31:40
done the rear pads on the mv6 today,and i now have decent brakes,better than when i got the car  :)
just wish some people would use copper grease and not put them in dry  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2011, 15:45:46
Had a trial fitted chains to the MV6 - thought it might be worth getting to know how to do it before any snow.

Took TBE for a little spin, prompted got it all horribly wrong at a roundabout. So tried again. And again. And again ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 10 December 2011, 16:26:37
Fitted new front discs and pads to the Disco and changed the brake fluid.  Extortionately expensive for parts......

Twenty quid for front discs and pads about a tenner.   ;D

Chuffin cold out there today!!   :o   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 10 December 2011, 16:33:36
ccccleaned and ppppolished the van ffffrather ccccold
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 December 2011, 17:21:05
Fitted MID, mostly working, only got all the engine related wiring to plumb in... ::)

Should really wash it, but as above...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 10 December 2011, 17:56:23
cleared a P0420 fault with Maxscan - third time this year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2011, 17:58:22
Quote from: pscocoa on 10 December 2011, 17:56:23
cleared a P0420 fault with Maxscan - third time this year
I feel you'll be buying a welder soon ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 December 2011, 18:06:08
Leave the welder where it is. I find the little orange lamp reassuring. When it goes out I shall know to check the bulb ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 10 December 2011, 18:11:55
Quote from: Laszlo on 04 December 2011, 17:14:37
Quote from: Laszlo on 01 December 2011, 16:27:05
Dismantled some unit of aircon at front of engine close to fan, service connector (fill up) was shoot out by overpressure. :(  Having found a used one I attempted to change them . Unsuccessfully. :( The ends of pipes are differents so I have to get it repaired by a welder who is able to weld alu aircon pipe as well. Not an easy job to find...I'm investigating away.  8) 8) 8)


Welder is found!  :y I had to do a little pre-work, I've cut down both of pipe end, fortune the outside diameter of one as the same as the inside diameter of other. So just cut a screw in and an other out and both of end could be fitted to each other.  :y I'm not sure in screws made by myself so I'm gonna get it welded properly. Welding tomorrow.  :)

I did this!
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=96819.0   :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 10 December 2011, 18:46:48
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 10 December 2011, 16:33:36
ccccleaned and ppppolished the van ffffrather ccccold

 ;D ;D  felt the same last week , after many hours in cold for 2 days :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MV6Matt on 10 December 2011, 20:50:14
Finally cleared the 'Coolant Level'  CHECK light - nothing to do with the sensor - bloody things plug had come out underneath. :-[

Might get the spare airbag out and swap it in if I'm not too careful................ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 11 December 2011, 15:08:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2011, 17:58:22
Quote from: pscocoa on 10 December 2011, 17:56:23
cleared a P0420 fault with Maxscan - third time this year
I feel you'll be buying a welder soon ;D

But then what could I use my Maxscan for - it is the only code I get now - not complaining though :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2011, 15:56:08
Upgraded her Rover 25 to have a pollen filter before the cold weather starts, so she has it ready for the spring.  Hoping it will fix the annual problem, whereby its the INSIDE of the screen covered in greasy, grimey....   ....SNOT!


What a sod of a job that is, as when we bought it (new), we didn't have the pollen filter option.  It took about 10mins, and cost £3.50 for genuine part ::).  The housing is all in place, all you have to do is fit a filter :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 12 December 2011, 14:33:50
Changed oil + Filter and Spark plugs. Changed Washer Fluid. Replaced standard Headlight bulbs with orsam Night Breakers. Pete kindly gave me some wheel nut covers as i didnt have any. Cleaned them up and popped them on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 12 December 2011, 14:40:21
ive put the old prefacelift genuine gm exhaust onto my facelift.

Its a little shorter than I would like, but at least it isnt made of swiss cheese!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 12 December 2011, 17:10:09
Did a few routine checks on fluid levels, bulbs & wipers then took her for an MOT.

Passed with no advisories :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2011, 18:41:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 12 December 2011, 14:40:21
ive put the old prefacelift genuine gm exhaust onto my facelift.

Its a little shorter than I would like, but at least it isnt made of swiss cheese!
Shove a chav-me piece on it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2011, 18:42:13
Closed the windows on TBE. Left the swimming pool in there...   :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 12 December 2011, 19:01:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2011, 18:41:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 12 December 2011, 14:40:21
ive put the old prefacelift genuine gm exhaust onto my facelift.

Its a little shorter than I would like, but at least it isnt made of swiss cheese!
Shove a chav-me piece on it :y

yes, was wondering if the pipes from the old could be attached....but didnt look easily possible.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2011, 19:05:11
Quote from: Jimbob on 12 December 2011, 19:01:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2011, 18:41:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 12 December 2011, 14:40:21
ive put the old prefacelift genuine gm exhaust onto my facelift.

Its a little shorter than I would like, but at least it isnt made of swiss cheese!
Shove a chav-me piece on it :y

yes, was wondering if the pipes from the old could be attached....but didnt look easily possible.
cut the welds, weld onto new (if its the original facelift type)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 12 December 2011, 19:08:32
aye, was an original gm box.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2011, 01:34:07
Quote from: Entwood on 12 December 2011, 17:10:09
Did a few routine checks on fluid levels, bulbs & wipers then took her for an MOT.

Passed with no advisories :)
Always a bonus :y

Fitted new coolant bottle with sensor, just need to find/make the wiring for  it ::) And found and fixed an air leak on one of the breather pipes. 8) Still doesn't idle right though... ::) Starting to think it was just built that way :-\ :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 13 December 2011, 11:23:46
Bugger all, it's too cold :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 14 December 2011, 22:31:48
Removed the seized nearside caliper from the TD Estate, now hoping to get a replacement very soon. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 December 2011, 10:28:49
Nearly finished wiring in the MID. :y Couple more little bits to do, then it'll be time to start collecting bits for the cambelt service ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 16 December 2011, 17:57:09
Changed the allows from CD to Elite ones.   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 16 December 2011, 18:17:48
Wanna swap your W for my spare Y Dan ?  ::) ;D
I will be doing the same thing,but am going to wait until spring. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 16 December 2011, 18:21:06
Quote from: Albs on 16 December 2011, 18:17:48
Wanna swap your W for my spare Y Dan ?  ::) ;D
I will be doing the same thing,but am going to wait until spring. :y

Oops that's predictive text on mobiles for you ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SJKOO01 on 16 December 2011, 18:26:12
Quote from: Dan282 on 16 December 2011, 17:57:09
Changed the allows from CD to Elite ones.   :)

Mv6 ones Dan, Mv6 ones  ;).  And a darn sight better looking on your car than mine, though dark colour Omega's do seem to look better with the large spoke style wheels in my view.

So when are you going to buy my ex cop car for spares for yours then  :y  ;D  ;D
Glad you're happy with them  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kenmorgan on 16 December 2011, 18:27:32
broke my exhaust. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 16 December 2011, 18:28:05
I'm with Auto Addict on this one,just stood on the warm side of the windows and looked at them. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 16 December 2011, 19:14:33
Quote from: Dan282 on 16 December 2011, 17:57:09
Changed the allows from CD to Elite ones.   :)

get some pics up Dan like to see that just make sure the cars clean :o :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 16 December 2011, 19:17:56
prepped the car for it winter holidays with DLK daddies gonna fix your little gearbox noise bless already for the car transporter tomorrow if Jason Stratham turns up he can break off
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 16 December 2011, 19:59:03
Car wouldn't start this morning, the Stag ECU had finally killed the feed to the petrol injectors, so at 7:00am this morning I had to remove the plenum again and disconnect all the soddin' LPG wiring.  :'(  Yes it had started snowing.

ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 16 December 2011, 20:02:34
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 16 December 2011, 19:14:33
Quote from: Dan282 on 16 December 2011, 17:57:09
Changed the allows from CD to Elite ones.   :)

get some pics up Dan like to see that just make sure the cars clean :o :y

Pic going up in the morning   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 December 2011, 20:51:12
Quote from: Ken T on 16 December 2011, 19:59:03
Car wouldn't start this morning, the Stag ECU had finally killed the feed to the petrol injectors, so at 7:00am this morning I had to remove the plenum again and disconnect all the soddin' LPG wiring.  :'(  Yes it had started snowing.

ken

Did you try disconnecting power from the Stag? They should fall back to the petrol injectors without power.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 16 December 2011, 21:09:25
No, I didn't try disconnecting power specifically.  It was OK for a couple of days after the failed flash attempt, running with power applied however this last attempt to program seemed to have upset it totally. I tried to reprogram several times then gave up and removed the wiring. Attempting to reflash, it seems to get so far, 6% or even 33% one time then drops out. I wonder if the flash is worn out and is replaceable, will have a look tomorrow.

Ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 December 2011, 21:54:57
Have you tried a PC with a serial port rather than one of those horrid USB to RS232 convertors?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 16 December 2011, 22:00:38
Thanks for the suggestion. Thing is I was able to connect OK and make basic adjustments, and run calibrate using a USB to Serial, so I assumed it was OK. I have made a long serial lead so will try using a PC tomorrow.

Ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 December 2011, 01:05:34
Quote from: Ken T on 16 December 2011, 22:00:38
Thanks for the suggestion. Thing is I was able to connect OK and make basic adjustments, and run calibrate using a USB to Serial, so I assumed it was OK. I have made a long serial lead so will try using a PC tomorrow.

Ken

For firmware updates after it's been bricked you're probably talking to the boot ROM in the device rather than the main ECU firmware (which is what you're updating) so the serial protocol might be less robust. Worth a try with a proper serial port IMHO.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 17 December 2011, 13:30:23
many thanks for the advice, I have just managed to restore the firmware using a PC as suggested.  :y  Now to reconnect the injectors, and hopefully.......

Ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 December 2011, 13:33:46
Quote from: Ken T on 17 December 2011, 13:30:23
many thanks for the advice, I have just managed to restore the firmware using a PC as suggested.  :y  Now to reconnect the injectors, and hopefully.......

Ken

Great stuff!

Hate convertors with a passion. Trouble is, laptops with a genuine a RS232 port are thin on the ground now. Hence why I use a variety of old D series Dell's for my job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 17 December 2011, 19:32:54
changed the power steer pump on the lpg estate in the snow & rain.
no rattles from the pump & can turn the wheel now on tick-over. Bonus.
Result.
 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2011, 20:03:25
had it awfully sideways earlier, in front of PC Plod ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 17 December 2011, 20:37:48
Grrr, finally found why i could smell diesel all the time!!
hate incompetence!!
at some point someone has had inlet manifold off i assume to change glowplugs, anyway long story short
the return pipe from the injection pump(metal) had not been clipped back properly and had been chaffing on a casting on the head right at the back of the cam cover, this has rubbed a small hole in the return pipe which leaked diesel down the back of the engine over the bell housing, hence why i couldnt find it!! every time i went out to look for it after engine had cooled down i was expecting to see a pool/puddle of diesel somewhere on the engine and never could!! engine has always been smoky at low revs since ive had it, as the fuel pressure is now correct as it isnt leaking, the black smoke has also lessened considerably, bonus!!! :y in fairness to whoever did the job it was very very difficult to see it wasnt clipped in, and the leak was on the inside edge of the line, so again very damned difficult to see,
but boy am i glad i found it!! was driving me nuts!!strange thing is you could only smell it every so often,so assuming that sometimes where it was chaffing it settled just in the right place to almost block the  hole!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 17 December 2011, 20:39:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2011, 20:03:25
had it awfully sideways earlier, in front of PC Plod ::)
Whoops.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 18 December 2011, 08:40:21
reset eml again (code 0420) !! changed fuel to Total the other day (always fill up at Sainsbury usually) so assuming fuel switch is problem. I do not want to get involved in the sensor repositioning
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2011, 09:46:13
Quote from: Omegatoy on 17 December 2011, 20:37:48
Grrr, finally found why i could smell diesel all the time!!
hate incompetence!!
at some point someone has had inlet manifold off i assume to change glowplugs, anyway long story short
the return pipe from the injection pump(metal) had not been clipped back properly and had been chaffing on a casting on the head right at the back of the cam cover, this has rubbed a small hole in the return pipe which leaked diesel down the back of the engine over the bell housing, hence why i couldnt find it!! every time i went out to look for it after engine had cooled down i was expecting to see a pool/puddle of diesel somewhere on the engine and never could!! engine has always been smoky at low revs since ive had it, as the fuel pressure is now correct as it isnt leaking, the black smoke has also lessened considerably, bonus!!! :y in fairness to whoever did the job it was very very difficult to see it wasnt clipped in, and the leak was on the inside edge of the line, so again very damned difficult to see,
but boy am i glad i found it!! was driving me nuts!!strange thing is you could only smell it every so often,so assuming that sometimes where it was chaffing it settled just in the right place to almost block the  hole!
I presume the metal pipes that go around back of the head?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 18 December 2011, 16:19:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 December 2011, 09:46:13
Quote from: Omegatoy on 17 December 2011, 20:37:48
Grrr, finally found why i could smell diesel all the time!!
hate incompetence!!
at some point someone has had inlet manifold off i assume to change glowplugs, anyway long story short
the return pipe from the injection pump(metal) had not been clipped back properly and had been chaffing on a casting on the head right at the back of the cam cover, this has rubbed a small hole in the return pipe which leaked diesel down the back of the engine over the bell housing, hence why i couldnt find it!! every time i went out to look for it after engine had cooled down i was expecting to see a pool/puddle of diesel somewhere on the engine and never could!! engine has always been smoky at low revs since ive had it, as the fuel pressure is now correct as it isnt leaking, the black smoke has also lessened considerably, bonus!!! :y in fairness to whoever did the job it was very very difficult to see it wasnt clipped in, and the leak was on the inside edge of the line, so again very damned difficult to see,
but boy am i glad i found it!! was driving me nuts!!strange thing is you could only smell it every so often,so assuming that sometimes where it was chaffing it settled just in the right place to almost block the  hole!
I presume the metal pipes that go around back of the head?

yep both inlet and return run together round the back of the head, it was chaffing on a casting it was resting on, difference in car is marked, but it didnt help the stutter much!! :-X however it drives throughit much quicker now!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 December 2011, 17:09:22
Quote from: pscocoa on 18 December 2011, 08:40:21
reset eml again (code 0420) !! changed fuel to Total the other day (always fill up at Sainsbury usually) so assuming fuel switch is problem. I do not want to get involved in the sensor repositioning

If I fill at the Sainsbury on Bagshot Road or the one by work in Chertsey I can almost guarantee the light will be on after half a tank to a tank. If I fill at the Shell further along (by the KFC) the light stays off, and has been off for a couple of months now..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 December 2011, 19:07:44
Quote from: Omegatoy on 17 December 2011, 20:37:48
Grrr, finally found why i could smell diesel all the time!!
hate incompetence!!
at some point someone has had inlet manifold off i assume to change glowplugs, anyway long story short
the return pipe from the injection pump(metal) had not been clipped back properly and had been chaffing on a casting on the head right at the back of the cam cover, this has rubbed a small hole in the return pipe which leaked diesel down the back of the engine over the bell housing, hence why i couldnt find it!! every time i went out to look for it after engine had cooled down i was expecting to see a pool/puddle of diesel somewhere on the engine and never could!! engine has always been smoky at low revs since ive had it, as the fuel pressure is now correct as it isnt leaking, the black smoke has also lessened considerably, bonus!!! :y in fairness to whoever did the job it was very very difficult to see it wasnt clipped in, and the leak was on the inside edge of the line, so again very damned difficult to see,
but boy am i glad i found it!! was driving me nuts!!strange thing is you could only smell it every so often,so assuming that sometimes where it was chaffing it settled just in the right place to almost block the  hole!

congrats.. :y
 
another happy bunny here ;D  and I can understand your feelings.. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 18 December 2011, 19:10:40
Well following on from the parking damage debacle I've spent several hours off and on wet flatting ,mixing and touching in the chips on the two doors . Champagne pearlescent is a bitch to blend but getting there .It'll always be seen ( by me anyway ) but a bit more time should almost fix it.
I've three different blends of Z489 and all are different . Having to use a " lighter on the angle " mix with a hint of silver and lacquer combined to get it close.
Worked on the Freelander as well after the " three amigos " appeared this week. These are the hill descent, Traction control and ABS dash lights which signify a problem with the ABS components normally . All sensors check out OK so need to delve deeper. Can you believe they appeared when I went to drive off to the NCT test ( MOT ) . Fortunatly it was a retest after it failed on bushes last month so they didn't say anything.
Even in the garage with gas heater on full it's bloody cold .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 December 2011, 19:12:40
despite the stubborn rain washed miggy and clit .. and dried miggy several times >:(  weather was like april.. :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 18 December 2011, 19:37:45
Quote from: cem on 18 December 2011, 19:07:44
Quote from: Omegatoy on 17 December 2011, 20:37:48
Grrr, finally found why i could smell diesel all the time!!
hate incompetence!!
at some point someone has had inlet manifold off i assume to change glowplugs, anyway long story short
the return pipe from the injection pump(metal) had not been clipped back properly and had been chaffing on a casting on the head right at the back of the cam cover, this has rubbed a small hole in the return pipe which leaked diesel down the back of the engine over the bell housing, hence why i couldnt find it!! every time i went out to look for it after engine had cooled down i was expecting to see a pool/puddle of diesel somewhere on the engine and never could!! engine has always been smoky at low revs since ive had it, as the fuel pressure is now correct as it isnt leaking, the black smoke has also lessened considerably, bonus!!! :y in fairness to whoever did the job it was very very difficult to see it wasnt clipped in, and the leak was on the inside edge of the line, so again very damned difficult to see,
but boy am i glad i found it!! was driving me nuts!!strange thing is you could only smell it every so often,so assuming that sometimes where it was chaffing it settled just in the right place to almost block the  hole!

congrats.. :y
 
another happy bunny here ;D  and I can understand your feelings.. :)

lol thanks Cem, still find meself sniffing a lot trying to smell it though!!
think when its been a couple of weeks with no niff of diesel i willbe convinced its fixed!!! :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kcl on 19 December 2011, 06:50:05
I finally have fitted wiper stalk with variable intermittent wipe  :y Thanks for the most excellent how-to guide!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 December 2011, 11:46:29
What is it with newish engines??
A Ford Focus C Max with 54,000 miles ruined.. owner bought a replacement engine and I swapped it......

The whole front unbolts to allow the engine to be pulled straight out.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 December 2011, 13:07:38
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 21 December 2011, 11:46:29
What is it with newish engines??
A Ford Focus C Max with 54,000 miles ruined.. owner bought a replacement engine and I swapped it......

The whole front unbolts to allow the engine to be pulled straight out.. :y

What killed it,turbo failure?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 December 2011, 13:49:37
It was knocking its nuts and bolts off. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 December 2011, 14:19:55
Discovered a P1625 Internal Power Control Final Stage Code in the gearbox :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 21 December 2011, 15:46:11
Couldn't work out where the squeak/rattling sound was coming from in the passenger side of the cabin. Actually thought it was the seat belt adjuster in the door pillar, but turned out the door card was loose at the lock end. Took the card off to find that not only had the securing strip come away from the card for about half it's length, but some numpty had tried to fix it with some sort of mastic! Took a long while to clean this off and lost the original 'line' in the process. There seems to be a sort of locating lug so I tried my best, fixing it using the excellent guide, popped it back on and jobs a goodun!
In relation to the guide, I found that there was no screw or fixing behind the storage box  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 21 December 2011, 17:11:20
Yeh, that's quite common!

I fixed mine with 'No more Nails'! Seemed to be the best thing to use to stick to the back of the card.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 21 December 2011, 17:22:05
Drained and flushed the old blue coolant out the Disco then refilled with longlife red at a good 50/50 mix.  Changed the 4 glowplugs as well so should be sorted for the winter now....   :y. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 21 December 2011, 17:28:27
Changed the standard horns to some louder ones ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 17:40:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2011, 17:09:22
Quote from: pscocoa on 18 December 2011, 08:40:21
reset eml again (code 0420) !! changed fuel to Total the other day (always fill up at Sainsbury usually) so assuming fuel switch is problem. I do not want to get involved in the sensor repositioning

If I fill at the Sainsbury on Bagshot Road or the one by work in Chertsey I can almost guarantee the light will be on after half a tank to a tank. If I fill at the Shell further along (by the KFC) the light stays off, and has been off for a couple of months now..


That damned eml is back on - I have only one excuse left now and so will refuel at Sainsbury and see what happens just in case I got a dodgy tank of Total a couple of weeks ago.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 21 December 2011, 17:55:21
Quote from: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 17:40:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2011, 17:09:22
Quote from: pscocoa on 18 December 2011, 08:40:21
reset eml again (code 0420) !! changed fuel to Total the other day (always fill up at Sainsbury usually) so assuming fuel switch is problem. I do not want to get involved in the sensor repositioning

If I fill at the Sainsbury on Bagshot Road or the one by work in Chertsey I can almost guarantee the light will be on after half a tank to a tank. If I fill at the Shell further along (by the KFC) the light stays off, and has been off for a couple of months now..


That damned eml is back on - I have only one excuse left now and so will refuel at Sainsbury and see what happens just in case I got a dodgy tank of Total a couple of weeks ago.

Try Shell or similar premium fuel rather than supermarket/low volume types.....  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 17:57:11
Regassed the aircon for the umtempth time this year ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 18:06:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 17:57:11
Regassed the aircon for the umtempth time this year ;D

Had this with my daughter's Focus - the condensor had failed at the rivets as exposed by the green gunge they put in
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 18:10:21
Quote from: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 18:06:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 17:57:11
Regassed the aircon for the umtempth time this year ;D

Had this with my daughter's Focus - the condensor had failed at the rivets as exposed by the green gunge they put in
I know where the leaks are in my case ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 18:13:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 18:10:21
Quote from: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 18:06:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 17:57:11
Regassed the aircon for the umtempth time this year ;D

Had this with my daughter's Focus - the condensor had failed at the rivets as exposed by the green gunge they put in
I know where the leaks are in my case ::)

I take it you are as stubborn in dealing with the aircon problem as I am with fixing the EML :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 18:28:23
Quote from: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 18:13:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 18:10:21
Quote from: pscocoa on 21 December 2011, 18:06:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 17:57:11
Regassed the aircon for the umtempth time this year ;D

Had this with my daughter's Focus - the condensor had failed at the rivets as exposed by the green gunge they put in
I know where the leaks are in my case ::)

I take it you are as stubborn in dealing with the aircon problem as I am with fixing the EML :-X
My leak might be some idiot stood with a screwdriver in the valve ::). If it were legal to do that, of course ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2011, 18:29:08
So quite the opposite, my determination to fix it is the cause of the constant regassing :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 21 December 2011, 18:38:02
finaly got time and fitted rear ibach springs and billies sooo much better dropped her 30 mm dont dip when i boot her and nice and flat on corners fronts are so clapped out she sits level ha ,going to sort them out over hols as still waiting for front billies going to replace top mounts aswell then reset geo, nice .having some wrap done in the new year by company called bossdog in dorking in surrey so watch this space , biggest cost is flowing the crap exhaust system as the cats are realy crap and sport cats are bloody expensive might not bother for the gains ill get ,but would like it to bellow abit when i open her up .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2011, 00:23:03
Air con finally regassed after the 'Lorry Incident'. Can now look through the screen without a radar :-X Have also fitted a lead to the ECU for the MID 8) Job for tonight is to connect it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2011, 14:15:30
ECU now connected and talking to MID 8)

Got two new front tyres as old ones were starting to tramline badly due to wear on the outer edges, one had lost about a third of its tread >:( :o, the other only the outer inch or so. Got home a tweaked the camber, 2mm one side and 0.5 ish mm on 'tother. Wheels back on and a quick blat down the road and all well. Wheel straighter than it was, no more wandering under braking and no tramlining. Will playtest in controlled conditions at work tonight, but confident that all good :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ian_D on 22 December 2011, 21:23:52
Fixed it  ;D  :y  :)  :D

Finished the Head Gasket + New Cam belt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Figureman52 on 22 December 2011, 21:45:39
Replaced Thermostat. Hope there are no leaks :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 22 December 2011, 22:53:01
4 tyres part worns only done 80 miles and the bloke was getting rid of them too noisy for him but sounded ok to me bargin at £120 fitted :), but not so cause found out got a cracked rim which has been giving me a slow puncture :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 22 December 2011, 22:54:36
fitted new brakes on rear and found the window breakage wire was loose setting alarm off, silence is soooo golden
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Humpy on 23 December 2011, 08:17:15
Not today but recently, sacrificed a pair of Depo headlamps (which were crap beam wise) for the clear plastic lenses and put them on my HID headlamps which, well, weren't clear! An expensive way of achieving some half decent lights but I bought the Depo lights when I first got my car and didn't know any better!!!

Humpy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 December 2011, 08:28:43
Quote from: Humpy on 23 December 2011, 08:17:15
Not today but recently, sacrificed a pair of Depo headlamps (which were crap beam wise) for the clear plastic lenses and put them on my HID headlamps which, well, weren't clear! An expensive way of achieving some half decent lights but I bought the Depo lights when I first got my car and didn't know any better!!!

Humpy
I thought the depo's quite good re beam tbh. Although they did have what I assume must have been night breaker bulbs in.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 23 December 2011, 10:35:45
Quote from: Humpy on 23 December 2011, 08:17:15
Not today but recently, sacrificed a pair of Depo headlamps (which were crap beam wise) for the clear plastic lenses and put them on my HID headlamps which, well, weren't clear! An expensive way of achieving some half decent lights but I bought the Depo lights when I first got my car and didn't know any better!!!

Humpy
Are they marked "D2S"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 23 December 2011, 12:13:28
100 pages  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 23 December 2011, 12:29:44
 ;D going to 101 now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2011, 12:31:18
Topped the oil up before driving to a friends wedding tonight and my folks on Sunday for Christmas.. dropped the (*!&@£(*!&@£ oil filler cap into the engine bay and can't retrieve it.

This week is really starting to get on my nerves.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2011, 14:28:24
All done. My car has a new smell, it's called "oil filler cap melted to exhaust" - can't see it, can't feel it, can't find it.. but it's in there somewhere, cooking.

Good job new ones are only a tenner and Vx had them in stock..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 December 2011, 17:11:39
Fitted a new air filter as a prelude to a full service in the next few days if I'm not too hungover!!  :P

The old one was minging and must have been asphyxiating the poor old girl!!!  :-[  She certainly seems abit livelier now!!  :) :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PxMetro on 23 December 2011, 19:04:52
Fitted the winter tyres back on again. Bought them last year and had them fitted to a second hand set of wheels bought off e-bay. Without doubt, they are one of the best things I have invested in, as grip levels are greatly increased in the snow and frost (not that we have really seen any this year round here) and tram lining is totally eliminated, I suppose due to the softer compound etc.  :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Humpy on 23 December 2011, 23:05:07
My headlamps are genuine Vauxhall lamps but with cloudy lenses. The Depo lamps were bought some time ago when my car had the original non projector early style of headlamps but even with Nightbreakers I wasn't that impressed! I bought the pair of HID lamps for my car then the Depo lamps went on Swmbo's car which again had the early style of lamps. I then got a pair of genuine non HID projectors for her car so the Depos became spare. Still with me!!! Only now am I semi impressed with the lights. I might treat it to some new bulbs, decent ones though not Ebay specials. Where's the best place for decent ie Philips or Osram D2S bulbs?

Humpy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 23 December 2011, 23:55:53
Quote from: Humpy on 23 December 2011, 23:05:07
My headlamps are genuine Vauxhall lamps but with cloudy lenses. The Depo lamps were bought some time ago when my car had the original non projector early style of headlamps but even with Nightbreakers I wasn't that impressed! I bought the pair of HID lamps for my car then the Depo lamps went on Swmbo's car which again had the early style of lamps. I then got a pair of genuine non HID projectors for her car so the Depos became spare. Still with me!!! Only now am I semi impressed with the lights. I might treat it to some new bulbs, decent ones though not Ebay specials. Where's the best place for decent ie Philips or Osram D2S bulbs?

Humpy
What I meant was, are the lenses you fitted marked D2S for HID`s as the non-HID lenses throw a different beam pattern and obviously are not designed for HID bulbs
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 December 2011, 02:09:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2011, 14:28:24
All done. My car has a new smell, it's called "oil filler cap melted to exhaust" - can't see it, can't feel it, can't find it.. but it's in there somewhere, cooking.

Good job new ones are only a tenner and Vx had them in stock..

I always find that quite telling... ::)
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Post by: Humpy on 24 December 2011, 10:49:54
Quote
What I meant was, are the lenses you fitted marked D2S for HID`s as the non-HID lenses throw a different beam pattern and obviously are not designed for HID bulbs

Oh, I see. I see my cunning plan falling apart now! No, I wouldn't have thought so as the Depo lamps were standard bulb projectors :-\

I still have the original Vauxhall HID lamp lenses so I can check and or 'refurbish' them to go back on. I'm getting quite a dab hand at this having refurbished the lamps for the wifes car with wet and dry on the lenses and new ali adjusters!

They don't seem much different beam wise, just a whole lot brighter...

Humpy
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Post by: RobG on 24 December 2011, 10:56:39
Compare the lenses side by side to see the difference :y
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Post by: tgm147 on 24 December 2011, 17:28:07
I washed it, waxed it, gave it another two coats of sealant, cleaned up the brakes, went over the wheels with quick detailer and tyre shine, hoovered it and dressed the inside.

Now it's raining.  >:(

Have got a lovely new air freshener though. Ambi Pur Breathe Easy. Smells lovely. Like Vicks rub for when you have a cold but not quite as strong. Has mint in it too. Smells great.
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 December 2011, 18:20:42
seized idler pulley, shredded fan belt, & waited 4 hours for the RAC  >:( >:( >:(

I know what the 'c' stands for now.....

just what you need on xmas eve......looks like I'm driving LNG's tigra for a few days then....that'll be nice!

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Post by: feeutfo on 24 December 2011, 20:41:07
Basic check of pressure and fluids. Pressures been neglected so i thought i better check before visiting relatives. All exactly the same, and not dropped at all. Must have been a monthe since i last looked, but no change. Odd. Good, but odd.  :-\
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Post by: Lazydocker on 31 December 2011, 14:34:05
Started it (first time in at least a month :o and still started on the button :y), put some air in the tyres (although not really got the right pressures, just got them roughly right as 2 were very low! :-[), and took it for a short (15 miles or so) drive to pick something up from the in-law's place :y Couldn't go much further anyway as it's out of LPG and very low on petrol ::)

It reminded me of a couple of things... How saggy the Elite suspension is (on the list to be changed in the next few months ;)) and how much I love driving it :y I was starting to consider selling it (at a large loss) because I think it's done about 200 miles in the last 2 months :o but I we still need a big car and it shouldn't be too long before I have someone else working for me and wont have the van available all the time :y
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Post by: geoffr70 on 31 December 2011, 16:47:12
Bent back the disc backing plate that I bent yesterday while poly bushing the wishbones on my elite, it was rubbing on the disc and being a bloody nuisance.
Then cleaned the wheels and put air in cleaned and regressed the towball
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Post by: feeutfo on 31 December 2011, 17:12:47
Fixed Radars miss fire, and cam cover leak, and hopefully the scuttle leak as well with a bit of luck. :)
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 31 December 2011, 18:20:52
Ripped off one of my twin horns somehow. looks like a bolt came loose. Now reconfigured to work with 1 horn but still ruddy loud ;D
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Post by: Auto Addict on 31 December 2011, 18:58:00
Still, buggerall :)
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Post by: Johnny English on 31 December 2011, 20:03:43
Some days ago I gave her into a garage for full external recovery. Welding, painting and so on. All she needs.
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Post by: feeutfo on 31 December 2011, 20:46:22
Quote from: Auto Addict on 31 December 2011, 18:58:00
Still, buggerall :)
Same as tha... No no, er er, filled the washer bottle! yesterday! Yes thats better! must keep on top of things, mustnt tempt fate.  :-X ::) :-X



;D
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Post by: adey2 on 04 January 2012, 14:23:43
going to refit abs/tc ecu once daughter collected from school, just been delivered back to me from bba reman, now come with a lifetime guarentee rather than the standard 2yr one
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Post by: omega3000 on 04 January 2012, 14:41:48
Radiator removal today "what a pig to get out" esp dismatling the plenums lower bodies  :(So many wires and pipes to undo and helps if you have 3 pairs of hands trying to lift the rad out while unclipping wires . Anyhow while the rad was out i spotted easy access to the anti roll bar bushes ...looked like the originals all oval and perrished , bolts were almost seized in but got them out eventually ..needed the swear box a few times but all stripped out ready for the new rad this weekend  ::) ::)
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Post by: Radar on 04 January 2012, 15:55:03
Did a quick oil and oil filter change - meant to do it a couple of days ago but the stealers was shut. He did say the 4 for 3 offer was still on though!
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2012, 18:24:20
Treated TBE to a Tech2 session.  Only because the EML was on ::)
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 05 January 2012, 17:32:37
How annoying is it when you pay for something to be done, then find it was not done properly? >:(
As some if you may know I have an Impreza which I changed the clutch on after having it remapped etc..... Anyway I found that the flywheel drastically needed skimming. I took it to a well known place that did the job for me.
I fitted everything and for a few happy days, until I start hearing a rattling sound. Had a look then fitted some jubilee clips around the heat shields, noise gone. The following morning this bloody noise was back. I have been rather busy and lived with it for a bit then eventually got it on the ramp. The noise seemed to be coming from the flywheel area...
This afternoon I managed to steal a few hours to have a look........
There were three small bolts loose that holds the flywheel together.......it took five minutes to take the bolts out, put on some loctite then refit but a ball ache to remove the gearbox again because some muppet whom got paid to do a job did not do it right >:(

Oh well Character Building I suppose
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Post by: feeutfo on 05 January 2012, 17:43:06
Washed it. Bloody filthy. Black must be the most satisfying colour to clean. If you see what I mean. ::)
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Post by: henryd on 05 January 2012, 17:53:44
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 05 January 2012, 17:32:37
How annoying is it when you pay for something to be done, then find it was not done properly? >:(
As some if you may know I have an Impreza which I changed the clutch on after having it remapped etc..... Anyway I found that the flywheel drastically needed skimming. I took it to a well known place that did the job for me.
I fitted everything and for a few happy days, until I start hearing a rattling sound. Had a look then fitted some jubilee clips around the heat shields, noise gone. The following morning this bloody noise was back. I have been rather busy and lived with it for a bit then eventually got it on the ramp. The noise seemed to be coming from the flywheel area...
This afternoon I managed to steal a few hours to have a look........
There were three small bolts loose that holds the flywheel together.......it took five minutes to take the bolts out, put on some loctite then refit but a ball ache to remove the gearbox again because some muppet whom got paid to do a job did not do it right >:(

Oh well Character Building I suppose

Bloody annoying all the same.
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Post by: feeutfo on 05 January 2012, 17:59:45
Quote from: henryd on 05 January 2012, 17:53:44
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 05 January 2012, 17:32:37
How annoying is it when you pay for something to be done, then find it was not done properly? >:(
As some if you may know I have an Impreza which I changed the clutch on after having it remapped etc..... Anyway I found that the flywheel drastically needed skimming. I took it to a well known place that did the job for me.
I fitted everything and for a few happy days, until I start hearing a rattling sound. Had a look then fitted some jubilee clips around the heat shields, noise gone. The following morning this bloody noise was back. I have been rather busy and lived with it for a bit then eventually got it on the ramp. The noise seemed to be coming from the flywheel area...
This afternoon I managed to steal a few hours to have a look........
There were three small bolts loose that holds the flywheel together.......it took five minutes to take the bolts out, put on some loctite then refit but a ball ache to remove the gearbox again because some muppet whom got paid to do a job did not do it right >:(

Oh well Character Building I suppose

Bloody annoying all the same.
Very.
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2012, 18:53:45
Quote from: henryd on 05 January 2012, 17:53:44
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 05 January 2012, 17:32:37
How annoying is it when you pay for something to be done, then find it was not done properly? >:(
As some if you may know I have an Impreza which I changed the clutch on after having it remapped etc..... Anyway I found that the flywheel drastically needed skimming. I took it to a well known place that did the job for me.
I fitted everything and for a few happy days, until I start hearing a rattling sound. Had a look then fitted some jubilee clips around the heat shields, noise gone. The following morning this bloody noise was back. I have been rather busy and lived with it for a bit then eventually got it on the ramp. The noise seemed to be coming from the flywheel area...
This afternoon I managed to steal a few hours to have a look........
There were three small bolts loose that holds the flywheel together.......it took five minutes to take the bolts out, put on some loctite then refit but a ball ache to remove the gearbox again because some muppet whom got paid to do a job did not do it right >:(

Oh well Character Building I suppose

Bloody annoying all the same.
But sadly all too common :(
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2012, 21:36:49
Pair of new tyres on the front and a geometry check. Only needed a tweak of the toe, which surprised me, considering the state of the inner shoulders. Seems the polybushes knocked it out slightly. Drives very nicely now, though.

Oh, gave it a much overdue oil change too.
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Post by: Seth on 06 January 2012, 09:04:39
Yesterday actually .............
Changed the in-tank fuel pump on Markseth's TD:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/IMG_0101.JPG)

Then immediately flogged the car for a princely sum to another potential OOFer ;)
13 months MoT included for good measure! :y
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 06 January 2012, 16:06:23
Replaced the orange indicator bulbs with silver ones to remove the fried egg look and put a random sticker on the window :-X
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 06 January 2012, 16:17:28
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2012, 21:36:49
Pair of new tyres on the front and a geometry check. Only needed a tweak of the toe, which surprised me, considering the state of the inner shoulders. Seems the polybushes knocked it out slightly. Drives very nicely now, though.

Oh, gave it a much overdue oil change too.


What mileage was it overdue kevin?
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Post by: jonnycool on 06 January 2012, 22:27:43
Quote from: Seth on 06 January 2012, 09:04:39
Yesterday actually .............
Changed the in-tank fuel pump on Markseth's TD:

Then immediately flogged the car for a princely sum to another potential OOFer ;)
13 months MoT included for good measure! :y
You mean you've flogged your car?
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Post by: Seth on 06 January 2012, 23:18:20
Quote from: jonnycool on 06 January 2012, 22:27:43
Quote from: Seth on 06 January 2012, 09:04:39
Yesterday actually .............
Changed the in-tank fuel pump on Markseth's TD:

Then immediately flogged the car for a princely sum to another potential OOFer ;)
13 months MoT included for good measure! :y
You mean you've flogged your car?

No, no, no - the car that I flogged was our former TD.

This one had the engine transplant, and then went to Markseth. On his behalf, I did a full service and MoT; then changed the in-tank fuel pump. I then flogged it on to another chap, as Mark (being Mark!), bought himself another car and gave me first refusal on the TD Estate.

It went almost immediately to another delighted owner - happy days!  :y :y :y :y :y
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 07 January 2012, 15:34:21
Removed the gls badge. No need to advertise that ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 07 January 2012, 15:44:23
Fitted a new numberplate to replace the cracked one and painted the front chassis rails with some rust convertor (only surface rust but thought i'd get in and sort it now).

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Post by: SJKOO01 on 07 January 2012, 18:39:41
Not technically my car that I've worked on, but I ended up ripping off all the parts off the door cards, partly because someone wanted the 'wood looking' trim pieces and partly to clean up the other parts and flog on here for those that want to clean up their own door cards if they're a mess.
Unfortunately these parts in the photo had become mouldy due to being in the garage and having gotten damp!  Luckily everything else can be rescued, to either be recovered or repainted  :y

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/om3g22tf/Photo0194-1.jpg)
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2012, 13:39:33
Took the OSF wheel off to do something. By time it was off, forgotten what needed doing, so just put it back on  :-[

I don't feel well  :-[
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 January 2012, 13:48:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 January 2012, 13:39:33
Took the OSF wheel off to do something. By time it was off, forgotten what needed doing, so just put it back on  :-[

I don't feel well  :-[
Man Flu can be fatal... Be careful ;)

I speak from experience having just recovered from a very serious, near fatal bout of it :o :D
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Post by: albitz on 08 January 2012, 15:03:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 January 2012, 13:39:33
Took the OSF wheel off to do something. By time it was off, forgotten what needed doing, so just put it back on  :-[

I don't feel well  :-[

Even I dont do that. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2012, 15:08:33
Quote from: Albs on 08 January 2012, 15:03:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 January 2012, 13:39:33
Took the OSF wheel off to do something. By time it was off, forgotten what needed doing, so just put it back on  :-[

I don't feel well  :-[

Even I dont do that. ;D ;D ;D
Even now, 24hrs later, I still can't remember what I was planing on doing ;D
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Post by: albitz on 08 January 2012, 15:11:57
Once you get to around 40,its all downhill. Its never going to get any better. :D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2012, 15:14:57
Quote from: Albs on 08 January 2012, 15:11:57
Once you get to around 40,its all downhill. Its never going to get any better. :D ;D
Sure the BBC tried to sensationalise that we'll all have Alzhiemers by 45.  I'm just advanced for my age ;D
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Post by: paul.lovejoy on 08 January 2012, 15:24:30
Quote from: Albs on 08 January 2012, 15:11:57
Once you get to around 40,its all downhill. Its never going to get any better. :D ;D

i was always told life begins at 40 rather liers ;D ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 08 January 2012, 15:31:03
Removed the air con rad , fans and pipes . Replaced front anti rollbar bushes and waxoiled engine bay ....more busted knuckles and more "B" words used than ever  ;D
Will all be worth it in the end once its all back together  :-X :-X

 :y
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 08 January 2012, 17:47:43
Started to treat the rust blister under my o/s/r wheel arch. Sanded, treated with Kurust and ready for primer and paint/underseal in the morning :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 09 January 2012, 09:15:34
Whacked the N/S mirror parking between two pillars (barely 2" wider than the car) at work...

...probably should have been paying more attention to parking and less attention to the woman with the huge boobs & ass bending over changing her shoes three cars down...  :-[
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Post by: jonnycool on 09 January 2012, 10:35:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 January 2012, 09:15:34
Whacked the N/S mirror parking between two pillars (barely 2" wider than the car) at work...

...probably should have been paying more attention to parking and less attention to the woman with the huge boobs & ass bending over changing her shoes three cars down...  :-[

Ah, such opportunities should not be wasted  :y

Mirror? Pah, a mere flesh wound  :)
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Post by: twiglet on 09 January 2012, 10:44:08
Checked all levels and tyre pressures, and then had a lovely drive to the seaside and back (about 50 miles in total).

Made me realise what a truely fantastic car she is, and has made me even more keen to crack on with my planned modifications in readiness for the summer and the show season!!  :y

Having second thoughts about changing the suspension though, as I really don't want to lose the ride comfort.  I wonder what I shall end up doing with the Irmscher springs I bought...  :-\
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Post by: paul.lovejoy on 09 January 2012, 11:01:36
Quote from: twiglet on 09 January 2012, 10:44:08
Checked all levels and tyre pressures, and then had a lovely drive to the seaside and back (about 50 miles in total).

Made me realise what a truely fantastic car she is, and has made me even more keen to crack on with my planned modifications in readiness for the summer and the show season!!  :y

Having second thoughts about changing the suspension though, as I really don't want to lose the ride comfort.  I wonder what I shall end up doing with the Irmscher springs I bought...  :-\

yes come on looking forward to seeing this  :-X :y
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Post by: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 19:40:00
doing my usual boringly reliable car weekly check ;D and as usual nothing needed doing,untill i checked the windscreen washers for aim, the drivers side had just a dribble appearing , strange i thought?
however closer inspection revealed the washer had actually slid down into the scuttle :o by about 4mm,
never seen this before  a quick push up from below clicked it back into position and all was well again,
but cant help wondering how it managed to sink down as they are clipped i think into position?
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2012, 19:50:45
Quote from: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 19:40:00
doing my usual boringly reliable car weekly check ;D and as usual nothing needed doing,untill i checked the windscreen washers for aim, the drivers side had just a dribble appearing , strange i thought?
however closer inspection revealed the washer had actually slid down into the scuttle :o by about 4mm,
never seen this before  a quick push up from below clicked it back into position and all was well again,
but cant help wondering how it managed to sink down as they are clipped i think into position?
Someone stuck their hand on it, and pushed it down...
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Post by: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 20:46:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2012, 19:50:45
Quote from: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 19:40:00
doing my usual boringly reliable car weekly check ;D and as usual nothing needed doing,untill i checked the windscreen washers for aim, the drivers side had just a dribble appearing , strange i thought?
however closer inspection revealed the washer had actually slid down into the scuttle :o by about 4mm,
never seen this before  a quick push up from below clicked it back into position and all was well again,
but cant help wondering how it managed to sink down as they are clipped i think into position?
Someone stuck their hand on it, and pushed it down...

as its only me i will allow to work on my car, been racking my brain to see when i last put my hand on the scuttle, and apart from cleaning it cant think of anytime i have!!! never mind fixed now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 January 2012, 18:44:23
Quote from: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 20:46:05
as its only me i will allow to work on my car
I've always said you are a rather hooligan :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 10 January 2012, 19:26:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 January 2012, 18:44:23
Quote from: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 20:46:05
as its only me i will allow to work on my car
I've always said you are a rather hooligan :P

lol I remembered!!! must have leant me arm on it when i was tracing the diesel leak down the bottom back of the cylinder head!!  :-[
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 January 2012, 19:42:40
Quote from: Omegatoy on 10 January 2012, 19:26:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 January 2012, 18:44:23
Quote from: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 20:46:05
as its only me i will allow to work on my car
I've always said you are a rather hooligan :P

lol I remembered!!! must have leant me arm on it when i was tracing the diesel leak down the bottom back of the cylinder head!!  :-[
I repeat, rather hooligan :P ;D

Reminds me, must paint that mangled garage door level ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 10 January 2012, 20:28:04
Jacked her polo up to inspect the noise of a buggered back box(  ;D ) and noticed a rattle from the pulleys in the engine bay... again.
Wheel off, liner off, cover off with the most stupid screw on clips, aux belt off, start engine.... Still doing it, 'dangle berries'. New cam belt and water pump needed, re seal sump which means drive shaft off. .... Or chop it in for an Astra J Elite....?

Decision time, this could take a while.
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Post by: feeutfo on 10 January 2012, 20:29:13
FFS, what's dangle berries? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 January 2012, 20:53:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 January 2012, 20:29:13
FFS, what's dangle berries? ;D

 :-X
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Post by: Omegatoy on 10 January 2012, 20:59:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 January 2012, 19:42:40
Quote from: Omegatoy on 10 January 2012, 19:26:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 January 2012, 18:44:23
Quote from: Omegatoy on 09 January 2012, 20:46:05
as its only me i will allow to work on my car
I've always said you are a rather hooligan :P

lol I remembered!!! must have leant me arm on it when i was tracing the diesel leak down the bottom back of the cylinder head!!  :-[
I repeat, rather hooligan :P ;D

Reminds me, must paint that mangled garage door level ::)

nah, its only been nearly 5 yearssince it was "adjusted" into a much needed special tool, and its a great
reminder of a how too!!!! ;D
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Post by: Tonka. on 10 January 2012, 22:13:32
Put a new brake light bulb in. Not at all interesting  ;)
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 January 2012, 22:42:30
Finished off treating the spot of rust under the wheel arch. painted and undersealed. all looking good
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 10 January 2012, 23:25:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 January 2012, 20:29:13
FFS, what's dangle berries? ;D

Berries that dangle  ;D ;D

but not neccasarily from a tree or bush and may not be red unless bruised  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 January 2012, 00:27:04
Quote from: Tonka. on 10 January 2012, 22:13:32
Put a new brake light bulb in. Not at all interesting  ;)

I did mine the other day. Piece of Dangleberrys ( ;D) innit  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 January 2012, 17:08:35
Gave it a shampoo and set.
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Post by: Murph on 14 January 2012, 20:47:32
Started work on mine.
Removed upper inlet manifold, replaced the heater bypass valve (suspect cause of DIS failure) and removed the DIS pack.

Replacement DIS arriving in the morning so hopefully tomorrow will see her running.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 January 2012, 23:29:40
Swapped all the parts off the old radiator onto the new one and fitted the radiator ....took the aux belt off ready for replacement , no swear box needed today  :) :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 15 January 2012, 13:42:32
Made a supporting bracket to hold the cooling fans upright as the rubber grommets have gone out of shape , painted all the pulley's which were a shade of rust and now shiney black ...show winning engine bay                "not yet"   ::) :y
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Post by: pirate on 15 January 2012, 18:09:40
finaly fitted the uprated gas front shocks e-bach springs new mounts she sits low and mean now old shocks completly fobard no wonder she wallowed up front . she goes round corners flat now superb and i can turn of traction and drift the arse out and control it nice. pictures to follow when my new computer and my new camara decide to talk to each other bloody tech drives me nuts 8)
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2012, 18:58:53
Serviced the wife's Focus yesterday. Was real easy!

Spark plugs so accessable compared to mine!  :D

One thing though... i borrowed my mate's socket set and he gave me the socket with the plastic ring in so the s/plug would oull out once unscrewed..... i dont have these. is there simply a plastic fitment that wil slip inside my socket when i wana do plugs? or do i have to buy the socket with the fitment already?

cheers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2012, 19:07:38
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2012, 18:58:53
Serviced the wife's Focus yesterday. Was real easy!

Spark plugs so accessable compared to mine!  :D

One thing though... i borrowed my mate's socket set and he gave me the socket with the plastic ring in so the s/plug would oull out once unscrewed..... i dont have these. is there simply a plastic fitment that wil slip inside my socket when i wana do plugs? or do i have to buy the socket with the fitment already?

cheers
thought you bought hellfrauds 150pc set?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2012, 19:14:58
yeah i did mate but i didn't bother taking it cos he'd got his own......

you're going to tell me i've got them aren't you!  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2012, 19:16:04
..... off to check tool set  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2012, 19:20:40
Yep my bad found them lol

cheers TB!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 January 2012, 19:40:18
Go and pay TB a visit. He will have something which slips into your socket. :y ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 January 2012, 19:45:01
Quote from: Albs on 15 January 2012, 19:40:18
Go and pay TB a visit. He will have something which slips into your socket. :y ;D ;D

Haha Oh Albs, you funny little thing  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Although I have heard he's a bumpy ride  :-X :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 January 2012, 19:51:20
Wouldnt be surprised tbh.Theres certainly a few lumps and bumps there. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 January 2012, 23:54:25
Got 250 miles out of an 80ltr tank of gas. Must be sumat wrong. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: smithpa7 on 17 January 2012, 06:49:48
Oil change :y

Why does your car feel better all round when you have afforded it some attention?? :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2012, 19:37:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 January 2012, 23:54:25
Got 250 miles out of an 80ltr tank of gas. Must be sumat wrong. ;D
About what TBE gets. Silver Bullet tends to get a little more...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 19 January 2012, 13:19:38
The 3.0 chipped ecu I bought of elite Pete is now fitted! :y :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 19 January 2012, 13:33:46
Quote from: Dan282 on 19 January 2012, 13:19:38
The 3.0 chipped ecu I bought of elite Pete is now fitted! :y :D

Much of a difference Dan?
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 19 January 2012, 13:45:20
Yes mate. Not sluggish in first gear anymore and throttle response is sharper. more pick up across the rev range. Overall im impressed.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 19 January 2012, 13:51:33
Quote from: Dan282 on 19 January 2012, 13:45:20
Yes mate. Not sluggish in first gear anymore and throttle response is sharper. more pick up across the rev range. Overall im impressed.  :y

Nice work fella!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 19 January 2012, 13:55:40
Quote from: twiglet on 19 January 2012, 13:51:33
Quote from: Dan282 on 19 January 2012, 13:45:20
Yes mate. Not sluggish in first gear anymore and throttle response is sharper. more pick up across the rev range. Overall im impressed.  :y

Nice work fella!  :y

Cheers mate. I did the kickdown a few times and you can really feel the difference from 4500rpm. Main difference is in Normal Drive mode, the spongy throttle responce is now much chrisper and more instant.

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Post by: geoffr70 on 19 January 2012, 14:48:27
Quote from: Dan282 on 19 January 2012, 13:55:40
Quote from: twiglet on 19 January 2012, 13:51:33
Quote from: Dan282 on 19 January 2012, 13:45:20
Yes mate. Not sluggish in first gear anymore and throttle response is sharper. more pick up across the rev range. Overall im impressed.  :y

Nice work fella!  :y

Cheers mate. I did the kickdown a few times and you can really feel the difference from 4500rpm. Main difference is in Normal Drive mode, the spongy throttle responce is now much chrisper and more instant.

This is interesting. Have you noticed any change in fuel comsumption, not owing to increased use of the loud pedal though? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 19 January 2012, 14:50:44
Im not a fast driver but i have been averaging bang on 30mpg as i do mainly longer journeys. Im expecting it to be a little better when driven carefully. I will give an update after a few days of driving :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 19 January 2012, 14:51:50
Quote from: Dan282 on 19 January 2012, 14:50:44
Im not a fast driver but i have been averaging bang on 30mpg as i do mainly longer journeys. Im expecting it to be a little better when driven carefully. I will give an update after a few days of driving :y

Bonus, thanks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 17:09:18
Just come back from having new cat fitted. Have driven for a while with it blowing and was getting worse.

It was the flexi joint. £235  :( if anyone intersted. Maybe could have got cheaper but took the old one with me to weigh in  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 19 January 2012, 17:36:23
Quote from: Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 17:09:18
Just come back from having new cat fitted. Have driven for a while with it blowing and was getting worse.

It was the flexi joint. £235  :( if anyone intersted. Maybe could have got cheaper but took the old one with me to weigh in  :y

Might be worthwhile to hold on to your old cat for a while to prove your new one. Pattern cats don't have a very good reputation. You know that you can buy the flexi bit on its own & get it welded ............  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 19 January 2012, 17:39:33
I fitted new rear shockers yesterday in between showers! Another £180 off the money tree ...........  :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 19 January 2012, 17:42:49
Quote from: Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 17:09:18
Just come back from having new cat fitted. Have driven for a while with it blowing and was getting worse.

It was the flexi joint. £235  :( if anyone intersted. Maybe could have got cheaper but took the old one with me to weigh in  :y
If you had just a new flexi welded in, it would have been a lot cheaper whilst still retaining genuine cat
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 January 2012, 19:34:50
Quote from: Andy B on 19 January 2012, 17:39:33
I fitted new rear shockers yesterday in between showers! Another £180 off the money tree ...........  :'( :'(
I would like the plot number for the money trees ........


Quote
£180
:o :o :o...ill have your old ones they will do on mine for another few years  ;D ;D   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 19 January 2012, 20:17:51
Finished off fitting gloss door inserts that I got off Elite Pete some time ago. Took the opportunity of inspecting and Waxoyling the door cavity's at the same time . Surprisingly no sign of any rust in or on the internal seams , well coated now though.
One thing I did notice is that the door seals on the sills do not like Waxoyl , it has seeped out of drain holes and distorted them where they abutt against the door .
Now just to replace the cheap reversing sensors currently fitted with the Bosch Park pilot system I got from Twiglet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 20:42:03
Quote from: Andy B on 19 January 2012, 17:36:23
Quote from: Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 17:09:18
Just come back from having new cat fitted. Have driven for a while with it blowing and was getting worse.

It was the flexi joint. £235  :( if anyone intersted. Maybe could have got cheaper but took the old one with me to weigh in  :y

Might be worthwhile to hold on to your old cat for a while to prove your new one. Pattern cats don't have a very good reputation. You know that you can buy the flexi bit on its own & get it welded ............  ::) ::) ::)

Thanks Andy ... Now you tell me  :'( :'( Will hold on to it then. Do you know where to get welded if needed ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2012, 20:42:35
Pumped up the tyre on the Rover. Again. *Sigh*.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 19 January 2012, 20:59:27
Quote from: Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 20:42:03
Quote from: Andy B on 19 January 2012, 17:36:23
Quote from: Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 17:09:18
Just come back from having new cat fitted. Have driven for a while with it blowing and was getting worse.

It was the flexi joint. £235  :( if anyone intersted. Maybe could have got cheaper but took the old one with me to weigh in  :y

Might be worthwhile to hold on to your old cat for a while to prove your new one. Pattern cats don't have a very good reputation. You know that you can buy the flexi bit on its own & get it welded ............  ::) ::) ::)

Thanks Andy ... Now you tell me  :'( :'( Will hold on to it then. Do you know where to get welded if needed ?

Get one of these then take your old cat to friendly http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m15b0s1411p5644
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 19 January 2012, 21:15:20
Serviced a french airfix kit Citreon C3 diesel, lost my 5MM allen socket down the back of the engine.No chance of retrieving it. ::) Got to be the worst built car Ive ever seen.Lots of plastic held together by bits of plastic. you lean on sommething and the whole rather car bends. ;D
Owner claims it does 75mpg,and thinks its the greatest car ever made. ::)
Back to project estate tomorrow hopefully (if peg doesnt play me up too much),and I really must look at my to do list for my own car, in case some of those not too urgent jobs have now become urgent. It has been a bit neglected of late.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 19 January 2012, 21:35:53
Quote from: Philbutt on 19 January 2012, 20:42:03
.....
Thanks Andy ... Now you tell me  :'( :'( Will hold on to it then. Do you know where to get welded if needed ?

You didn't ask  ::) ::) ::) ::)

Not sure where you'd get it welded, a body shop maybe using MIG. I'd take them down to the tin bashers & ask nicely!  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Corrado1441 on 21 January 2012, 20:21:02
Fitted facelift mirrors to my pre-facelift, replaced broken rear bumper bracket, stripped boot to find water leak, found it  :) now to fix it  :-\
Fitted new pollen filter and unstuck recirculating flap, car doesn't mist up now  ;D
Removed climate control, fitted new bulbs checked sampling fan and reassembled, climate now works perfectly.

A long list of small niggles to fix but we will get there eventually  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: smithpa7 on 21 January 2012, 22:12:58
Two new tyres fitted and filled the almost empty fuel tank. Over £300 in one day :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 22 January 2012, 16:48:54
more prep before it goes to my mates paint shop tommorow should be all done by weds i hope, then ive got drop links to do upset one on the rear when i did the springs i reckon :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2012, 16:51:08
Changed a valve in Mrs TB's tyre. Not that then :(

Mine, sod all. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 January 2012, 17:26:48
Drove it to work,faster than its been driven for a very long time(I really must change those front tyres) ::)..........cleaned the shite out of the interior. Thats it for today. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 22 January 2012, 17:48:30
Fixed "her" heated seat, thanks to TB. See other thread.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 January 2012, 18:07:09
Flushed the cooling system and added 5 litres of recommended vx antifreeze , fitted new non air/con belt for bypassing the air/con ...hardest part was getting the fekin bagpipes onto the plenum  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 22 January 2012, 18:10:11
Quote from: eatmydust on 22 January 2012, 18:07:09
Flushed the cooling system and added 5 litres of recommended vx antifreeze , fitted new non air/con belt for bypassing the air/con ...hardest part was getting the fekin bagpipes onto the plenum  >:( >:( >:(

Yeah that's bloody fiddly that is
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 January 2012, 18:19:43
Quote
bloody fiddly
You aint kidding  :D, looks a simple enough job . Nearly ended up splitting the edge of one of them ...vx engine bay designers eh  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 22 January 2012, 18:48:37
Quote from: Albs on 22 January 2012, 17:26:48
Drove it to work,faster than its been driven for a very long time(I really must change those front tyres) ::)..........cleaned the shite out of the interior. Thats it for today. :)

Are those still the ones you bought off me mate? Cleaned it today as it had 2 weeks of filth on it and the number plates were becoming unreadable ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 January 2012, 18:54:45
Yes Dan. ::) ;D ;D.............best £45 I ever spent. :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 22 January 2012, 22:38:20
Update from the past week or so...

New wheels shod with some lovely new rubber, and fitted to the car.  I had my doubts as to whether they would suit the car, but I'm very happy with the result!!

Also took delivery of some Irmscher and Steinmetz goodies, which will be making their way onto the car shortly!!

All in all, it's coming along nicely!!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 22 January 2012, 22:51:15
Quote from: twiglet on 22 January 2012, 22:38:20
Update from the past week or so...

New wheels shod with some lovely new rubber, and fitted to the car.  I had my doubts as to whether they would suit the car, but I'm very happy with the result!!

Also took delivery of some Irmscher and Steinmetz goodies, which will be making their way onto the car shortly!!

All in all, it's coming along nicely!!  ;D

any pics coming soon :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 January 2012, 22:55:02
Ive already seen a pic. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 22 January 2012, 22:59:25
maybe i have too and was just saying that in case you felt left out :P :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ken T on 22 January 2012, 23:14:39
My wipers have been "challenged " since I bought the car, there was about 3mm play in the motor gearbox bearing, so I fitted a replacement sourced from Rob, works a treat now  :y :y :y I also replaced the rear vac solenoid that got bust during my crank sensor change  :o :o

I had a recent problem with the car "being fragile " and cutting out after 50mins ?. Fault codes suggested Crank Sensor or Cam sensor, well no brainer, its the crank sensor, so I changed that a couple of weeks ago. 

Unfortunately that wasn't the solution, and the car has been regularly cutting out on the M62 after 50mins, usually in the roadworks with no hard shoulder  :'( :'( :'(

However further playing with my code reader showed up a cam sensor fault on its own, so I got one and fitted it and the hard starting/running fragile has gone, the acid test is tomorrow morning  :y :y :y

We also cleaned out the breathers and  I checked the plug wells  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

And the squeak from the cam belt area at start up, I think I know what is causing that  :'( :'( :'( :'(  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[  :o :o :o

Ken
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 23 January 2012, 08:09:27
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 22 January 2012, 22:51:15
Quote from: twiglet on 22 January 2012, 22:38:20
Update from the past week or so...

New wheels shod with some lovely new rubber, and fitted to the car.  I had my doubts as to whether they would suit the car, but I'm very happy with the result!!

Also took delivery of some Irmscher and Steinmetz goodies, which will be making their way onto the car shortly!!

All in all, it's coming along nicely!!  ;D

any pics coming soon :y :y

They'll be plenty of pics coming along soon, as soon as I get everything fitted.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 January 2012, 16:38:50
Went to the scrapyard and removed a rear door trim strip ....not so easy trying to take off without damaging it  ::) Only 2 migs in the whole yard of about 100 cars  :o i found that ripping the old one off quite easy and the new one put back in its place easy peasy "sorted"  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 28 January 2012, 17:31:58
fitted a genuine rocker cover gasket to in laws 2.0 vectra after company who did head gasket put a crap one on that poured oil down onto exhaust, then reffited mates lpg tank and cleaned his car out thats been on my drive for 6 months, hoping it will be gone this week, a afternoon well done
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 28 January 2012, 17:36:17
At work so a bit limited,but fitted a set of elite alloys,washed it and checked the fluids and tyre pressures.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 28 January 2012, 18:10:20
Today I've filled it up with water again after hopefully sorting the water leak out, I've also covered the 6 inch long crack in the manifold with a load of reinforced exhaust paste until I can afford to fit another one, then I tried to cure the rough idle by checking the breather pipes and the slightly cracked vac hose on the inlet manifold. Now nicely wrapped in insulation tape.  :-\

Water leak appears to have stopped, and the noisy idle has been cured but still got a slight rough running. 2 out of 3 isn't bad!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 January 2012, 18:26:42
Colin's wishbones.

...and her rattly polo...  Is annoying me. Pfffff...

Still, had the use of one of these
http://www.easupplies.com/INGERSOLLRAND-W360KL2-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Kit-p/pt11bc.htm
AV IT!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 January 2012, 19:44:52
Cleaned two of the eight unmounted Elite Alloys I have ready for two tyres in the near future. Found that leaving the inner faces coated in WonderWheels for 10 mins, washed off and the process repeated has nearly got them back to a decent finish.


 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2012, 19:45:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 January 2012, 18:26:42
Colin's wishbones.

...and her rattly polo...  Is annoying me. Pfffff...

Still, had the use of one of these
http://www.easupplies.com/INGERSOLLRAND-W360KL2-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Kit-p/pt11bc.htm
AV IT!
Swapped my wheels over...  ...the old fashioned way - Orgasmagizmo went flat.

Got rid of the Autogrip tyre, and got a puncture repaired on the Rover.

Contemplated doing the MV6 handbrake, but ran out of daylight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Corrado1441 on 28 January 2012, 19:58:39
Stripped the wooden effect dash pieces out and painted them gloss black.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 January 2012, 22:09:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2012, 19:45:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 January 2012, 18:26:42
Colin's wishbones.

...and her rattly polo...  Is annoying me. Pfffff...

Still, had the use of one of these
http://www.easupplies.com/INGERSOLLRAND-W360KL2-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Kit-p/pt11bc.htm
AV IT!
Swapped my wheels over...  ...the old fashioned way - Orgasmagizmo went flat.

Got rid of the Autogrip tyre, and got a puncture repaired on the Rover.

Contemplated doing the MV6 handbrake, but ran out of daylight.
What is it with you and that bloody handbrake? Mine is out of adjustment, but only because the drums are grooved badly. It passed the mot btw. Need to back the handbrake adjusters right off to get the discs off. Replace the discs (soon) and will probably be fine. Other than that I've never had to look at a handbrake.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 28 January 2012, 22:15:16
let wifey have a drive since i got it back from daz :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 28 January 2012, 22:39:33
Just been out and cleaned off the egg that the local knuckle-dragging lowlife degenerate wastes of oxygen have thrown at it.  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 29 January 2012, 01:42:51
Poly bushed the ARB and fitted new droplinks. (Elite, it'd had a harder life than my pampered MV6). Lemforder ones are a tighter fit than crappy pattern parts. I think I need thinner spanners.

Who the hell said it took 5 mins to change ARB bushes from underneath? Bloody hell! Obviously I didn't want to drop the subframe like Haynes reckons, so both wheels off car in the air, d/l disconnected, no tension on bar, but bloody hell it's awkard!

ABS ecu, exhaust manifold gasket, wishbones, cam covers, this! There's is a pattern going on here! Is there a pleasant job on the omega? Was going to whip alternator off, solder contact and replace bearings, but twas late so another time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 29 January 2012, 01:59:11
Been doing it, doing it, finally got round to disconnecting the power sounder  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 29 January 2012, 02:00:51
Quote from: Corrado1441 on 28 January 2012, 19:58:39
Stripped the wooden effect dash pieces out and painted them gloss black.

Interesting choice  ::)
How does that look?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2012, 09:20:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 January 2012, 22:09:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2012, 19:45:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 January 2012, 18:26:42
Colin's wishbones.

...and her rattly polo...  Is annoying me. Pfffff...

Still, had the use of one of these
http://www.easupplies.com/INGERSOLLRAND-W360KL2-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Kit-p/pt11bc.htm
AV IT!
Swapped my wheels over...  ...the old fashioned way - Orgasmagizmo went flat.

Got rid of the Autogrip tyre, and got a puncture repaired on the Rover.

Contemplated doing the MV6 handbrake, but ran out of daylight.
What is it with you and that bloody handbrake? Mine is out of adjustment, but only because the drums are grooved badly. It passed the mot btw. Need to back the handbrake adjusters right off to get the discs off. Replace the discs (soon) and will probably be fine. Other than that I've never had to look at a handbrake.  ???
Its the constant bloody battle with that car. Not Vauxhall's finest moment.  Never really ever suffered too many problems on any other Omega (once fixed the bodges previous owners/mechanics put on).

*SIGH* another day laying on a cold driveway, pissing about with crappy handbrakes  >:(. S'pose I should make a start in a mo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Corrado1441 on 29 January 2012, 11:27:06
@jonny maybe not to everyone's taste but sure who cares  :)
Considering I'm not a painter they turned out pretty good, still got 3 of the door strips to do as taking doors off one at a time and fixing other little niggles.
Will be down Bangor some time soon as have family down that way so maybe let you see it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 29 January 2012, 11:38:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2012, 09:20:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 January 2012, 22:09:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2012, 19:45:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 January 2012, 18:26:42
Colin's wishbones.

...and her rattly polo...  Is annoying me. Pfffff...

Still, had the use of one of these
http://www.easupplies.com/INGERSOLLRAND-W360KL2-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Kit-p/pt11bc.htm
AV IT!
Swapped my wheels over...  ...the old fashioned way - Orgasmagizmo went flat.

Got rid of the Autogrip tyre, and got a puncture repaired on the Rover.

Contemplated doing the MV6 handbrake, but ran out of daylight.
What is it with you and that bloody handbrake? Mine is out of adjustment, but only because the drums are grooved badly. It passed the mot btw. Need to back the handbrake adjusters right off to get the discs off. Replace the discs (soon) and will probably be fine. Other than that I've never had to look at a handbrake.  ???
Its the constant bloody battle with that car. Not Vauxhall's finest moment.  Never really ever suffered too many problems on any other Omega (once fixed the bodges previous owners/mechanics put on).

*SIGH* another day laying on a cold driveway, pissing about with crappy handbrakes  >:(. S'pose I should make a start in a mo.
Has it got some pattern hb cable on it? Or are you jamming it on while u turning on bps forecourt every two minutes? ;D

Fit a (far superior) Elite handbrake cable and gubbins? Perhaps? Should be the same I would of thought, but it's either you or the handbrake....?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Latchie_3.0v6 on 29 January 2012, 11:54:44
Fitted my front headlight level sensor
Replaced exhaust mounts
Tightened handbrake
Doing another heater matrix flush at the min
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 29 January 2012, 14:15:34
Up early and was first at the gate at the scrapyard , pulled some plastic rear arches off a different car to the mig and measured up to see if they would fit the arches ....wow perfect ! Soon as the warmer weather comes ill be ripping all the rot out the rear arches and fitting the plastic trims together with a lot of rust cure and body sealant . Header tank check when i got back and all is well .

The mig certainly keeps you busy  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 29 January 2012, 18:33:05
Discovered that my fixed hose is now no longer fixed and has dumped a coolant bottle of water in the last 40 miles. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 29 January 2012, 18:34:43
Vacuumed the carpets. A quiet day. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 January 2012, 19:24:53
Sorted my MV6 gearbox niggles, for once and for all  :y

For anyone who's interested in the history..

First sign of trouble was very regular (pretty much constant) limp mode, with code P0748 (from memory) - auto gearbox pressure control solenoid malfunction.

When this happened, I ordered a new solenoid from JPAT, and fitted it. This cured the limp mode issue, BUT a new problem soon reared it's head - Fault codes relating to ratio faults, and, limp mode being activated when slowing down only with sport mode on. I also then had a problem with the gearchange from 3rd to 4th being somewhat sudden, and a little violent, unless you increased speed very gradually up to 50mph.

Today, my mate Markie and I dropped both of the autobox sumps on my MV6, and fully cleaned them out, flushed the autobox oil cooler, and re-filled with some nice new red ATF. At the same time, also fitted a known good GM pressure control solenoid as given to me by Mr Sassanach.

The end result is, no more fault codes. The change into 4th is now un-noticable under all conditions, and I can't provoke limp mode slowing down in S mode anymore.

SO - if ever your solenoid fails - fit a known good GM part, rather than a pattern jobbie.

The car feels much, much nicer to drive with a smooth autobox, so I'm a happy bunny :y :)



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 29 January 2012, 19:38:01
Quote from: Albs on 29 January 2012, 18:34:43
Vacuumed the carpets. A quiet day. :)

I say again... LOSER!!!  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2012, 19:57:08
10am to 4pm stripping and cleaning the handbrake.  Nothing untoward found, so cleaned it all up and refitted. Just as bad.

Running low on ideas on this thing now, but live in the knowledge that it took Master 3 attempts to sort it 3 or 4 years ago.

No idea why this one is such a sod  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 29 January 2012, 23:59:28
Made a bit hole in the Senator,

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/achimssenator084.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/achimssenator083.jpg)

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 30 January 2012, 00:25:06
Oh that's cheating andyc, you've got an entire dealer workshop at your disposal. ;D
;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 30 January 2012, 08:53:36
No i haven't mate. If i want to use the workshop at work i get charged!!!!. Thats my place in the picture

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 30 January 2012, 09:28:04
Quote from: Corrado1441 on 29 January 2012, 11:27:06
@jonny maybe not to everyone's taste but sure who cares  :)

You're absolutely right  :y
Just curious as its something I've never come across before.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 30 January 2012, 11:55:36
Quote from: andyc on 30 January 2012, 08:53:36
No i haven't mate. If i want to use the workshop at work i get charged!!!!. Thats my place in the picture

Andy
Very nice. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 30 January 2012, 13:06:43
Contemplated setting it on fire. The current list of problems are:

1) Severe coolant leak from a stupid pipe under the alternator.
2) Never stops coughing steam out the back, lots of pressure in the water system. Suspecting head gasket.
3) Jerky when crawling again.
4) Sodding drivers airbag quid high resistance error code.
5) The rust is starting to attack the arches but the money I had saved for this is now going on the head gasket.
6) The CD player has finally given up.
7) Getting through 50 litres of LPG in 200 miles at most.
8) Needs a new coolant bottle top - current one sometimes leaks.
9) Still got a knackered shock and spring - waiting for the Koni shocks and Weitec springs to turn up.

Someone show me the light and why Omegas are good again?  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 30 January 2012, 15:33:53
Quote from: Albs on 29 January 2012, 18:34:43
Vacuumed the carpets. A quiet day. :)

you big tart :-* :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2012, 18:23:16
Quote from: andyc on 30 January 2012, 08:53:36
Thats my place in the picture

Andy
Oh, you git  >:(

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2012, 18:23:46
Put it in for its MOT.

Bugger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 30 January 2012, 19:42:15
Put the old girl in the garage today for an MOT re-test after failing on Friday, but it,s not bad news as it only failed on a rear coil spring being broke happy days. A big thanks to everyone who has helped me out this past year your advice and guides are worth there weight. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: buttsy19 on 30 January 2012, 20:51:47
Cleaned all breathers, throttle body, and changed the rocker cover gasket, backed the nut off the drivers electric seat height rod as the bloody thing was jammed in the up position, and hoovered it.
Sorry but it had to be done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Corrado1441 on 30 January 2012, 21:22:02
Refitted rear passenger door panel after reglueing plastic trim that holds panel along top edge of door, also painted wooden insert gloss black.
Now have to do the same on other rear door  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 31 January 2012, 00:23:33
took both rear doors off, put newly bought doors on 20mins, rewiring, cutting speaker hole, feeding wire through 2hrs  :( was worth it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 31 January 2012, 09:24:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 January 2012, 18:23:16
Quote from: andyc on 30 January 2012, 08:53:36
Thats my place in the picture

Andy
Oh, you git  >:(

;D ;D ;D

Better not show you the full size of the shop then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 January 2012, 09:28:58
Quote from: andyc on 31 January 2012, 09:24:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 January 2012, 18:23:16
Quote from: andyc on 30 January 2012, 08:53:36
Thats my place in the picture

Andy
Oh, you git  >:(

;D ;D ;D

Better not show you the full size of the shop then :y

Not unless you want us all piling round for a "cam belt meet". ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 31 January 2012, 12:59:18
Might be a bit tight as there are nine cars it there at the moment, most of which are in various states of dis-repair

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 31 January 2012, 16:10:50
done the front and rear anti roll bar drop links .and the back ones are a bastard had to cut them off in the end but worth it no slight knock from the rear now, bottom of three doors painted nice got a tiny bit of rust to do in inside edge of n/s rear arch paint shop forgot that bit so going back soon, then the wrap to go.
saw the link to supercharger bit home made but hay if it works im waiting for parts from germany proper steinmetz parts :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 31 January 2012, 16:26:53
Changed the oil on the van today. Absolute Doddle to do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 31 January 2012, 16:27:50
Car back in today for MOT retest and for once good news the rear broken coil spring was not broke after all, garage said once they removed the wheel closer inspection revealed it was OK its rough at the top and that's why they thought it broke. So what that means is she pissed it yahooooo  :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 31 January 2012, 16:28:39
Quote from: andyc on 31 January 2012, 12:59:18
Might be a bit tight as there are nine cars it there at the moment, most of which are in various states of dis-repair

Andy
Good recovery.   ;)   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 31 January 2012, 16:32:20
Got bloody cold just bypassing my leaking heater matrix with a bit of 15mm copper pipe. >:( >:( >:(

Now got to work out the best place to order new matrix from and sort out the 2 little "0" ring seal part #,s to order from local dealers in the morning. ;D

If weather improves in morning  ??? might have a look at what bits need butchering from dashboard to get old matrix out  :-\ as don,t fancy driving around with no heater any longer than absolutley necessary :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 31 January 2012, 16:45:12
Pooloo back together, no rattle, cam belts re tensioned, an old battered and chewed plastic idler pulley removed from the bottom of the cam belt cover ( ??? ) all pulleys checked, water pump fine, tensioners seem ok although they where near the end of their travel, guess it was the old idler, my synical mind working over time as to how that got there...
 Took the sump bolts out to re seal it while the engines was up in the air and drive shaft out of the only  way to find two bolts won't come out because the the universal joint is in the way. Special tool needed to undo the drive shaft.  >:( rather useless vadge front wheel drive pile of.....

...and breath.

Bolt the bugger back up. Not "my" rather car.  :-X 

See how the oil leak goes. Mean time it sounds sweet again, service complete.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 January 2012, 16:59:19
Quote from: Dan282 on 31 January 2012, 16:26:53
Changed the oil on the van today. Absolute Doddle to do.

Did you find that filter ?? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 31 January 2012, 19:16:06
Yes mate. Didn't think it was quite so high up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ZacVegas on 31 January 2012, 19:21:14
I fitted an irmscher style grille I bought from ebay :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 31 January 2012, 20:11:20
Quote from: Zac on 31 January 2012, 19:21:14
I fitted an irmscher style grille I bought from ebay :y
Does make a great difference and worthwile changing from standard  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ZacVegas on 31 January 2012, 20:25:15
Quote from: Stallion on 31 January 2012, 20:11:20
Quote from: Zac on 31 January 2012, 19:21:14
I fitted an irmscher style grille I bought from ebay :y
Does make a great difference and worthwile changing from standard  :y
Totally agree and it was only £23 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 January 2012, 20:36:59
Quote from: Zac on 31 January 2012, 20:25:15
Quote from: Stallion on 31 January 2012, 20:11:20
Quote from: Zac on 31 January 2012, 19:21:14
I fitted an irmscher style grille I bought from ebay :y
Does make a great difference and worthwile changing from standard  :y
Totally agree and it was only £23 :)

It certainly transforms the appearance for the better :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2012, 20:41:52
Cambelt meet around andyc's then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2012, 20:47:05
Got in just before 6pm, nice little package from Jimbob on the mat.

Soooo, couldn't put it off longer.  Bumper off, headlights out, break me its cold - bumper sprang against my finger, so cold, it hurt like hell.  Spent about 10m investigating the other failure item, hmmm, need to scrath my bonce on that, are review the schematics again.

Bring the headlights inside to the warm, remove all the 'furniture' on the headlights, pop 'em in the oven, strip them down, replace the adjusters, rebuild.  Will refit tomorrow I think, if I get home at a sensible time.


Job I wasn't looking forward too, not so bad once you get stuck in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kammy on 31 January 2012, 22:55:45
My mission on Sunday was to replace the factory xenon bulb which had gone on the omega. Had to remove the headlight and after about an hour and half managed to put it back in only 2 find my replacement bulb also didn't work so had to do it all again!!!

Also managed to start and run the Supra for a bit as it's been parked up for the massive winter we're having and fixed the wipers on the voyager. I thought I was outside so I might as well get them done whilst check the levels on all of them.

Been a while but needed doing.

Kammy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kammy on 31 January 2012, 22:58:17
Also managed to fit one of those black mesh grills which I have had sat in the utility room for about 6 years. I had to take the original grill off to get the headlight out so I though I might as well. Might get some new pics once I've given the car a bit of a clean.

Kammy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 01 February 2012, 03:25:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2012, 20:41:52
Cambelt meet around andyc's then ;D

i need mine doing too!! engine done 20k from new but 8years since engine was fitted so recon it needs a new belt etc...
i still got all the parts somewhere in garage for my old 2.5 cdx...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 01 February 2012, 03:28:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2012, 20:47:05
Got in just before 6pm, nice little package from Jimbob on the mat.

Soooo, couldn't put it off longer.  Bumper off, headlights out, break me its cold - bumper sprang against my finger, so cold, it hurt like hell.  Spent about 10m investigating the other failure item, hmmm, need to scrath my bonce on that, are review the schematics again.

Bring the headlights inside to the warm, remove all the 'furniture' on the headlights, pop 'em in the oven, strip them down, replace the adjusters, rebuild.  Will refit tomorrow I think, if I get home at a sensible time.


Job I wasn't looking forward too, not so bad once you get stuck in.

What temp u set oven at to get lenses off??? & for how long?? do u need to add any salt & pepper or taste better without  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 01 February 2012, 08:32:18
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 01 February 2012, 03:28:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2012, 20:47:05
Got in just before 6pm, nice little package from Jimbob on the mat.

Soooo, couldn't put it off longer.  Bumper off, headlights out, break me its cold - bumper sprang against my finger, so cold, it hurt like hell.  Spent about 10m investigating the other failure item, hmmm, need to scrath my bonce on that, are review the schematics again.

Bring the headlights inside to the warm, remove all the 'furniture' on the headlights, pop 'em in the oven, strip them down, replace the adjusters, rebuild.  Will refit tomorrow I think, if I get home at a sensible time.


Job I wasn't looking forward too, not so bad once you get stuck in.

What temp u set oven at to get lenses off??? & for how long?? do u need to add any salt & pepper or taste better without  ;D

all in the maint guide :y  check the index at the top of that section, or in my sig :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kcl on 01 February 2012, 08:47:32
Re-done the rear wheel bearing and while I was there I refurbed the adjuster bars in rear suspension (can't remember what they really are called in english  :P ). Almost done now, still have the headlight adjusters to sort and then my car will be better than it was when it left Rüsselheim  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2012, 19:33:55
Oil & filter change!  :)  Helluva battle to get the filter housing cap off!!  :o  What monkey did that up??  ??? ::) 

Oil leaking down the back of the motor, so cam cover gaskets and breather clean next job!!  :( :'(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 01 February 2012, 19:36:16
half cleaned the inside
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 19:36:29
Today I've refitted headlights, repaired wiring to both horns, refitted bumper and associated trim.

Now laying in bath trying to get my body temp back up...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 February 2012, 19:39:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 19:36:29
Today I've refitted headlights, repaired wiring to both horns, refitted bumper and associated trim.

Now laying in bath trying to get my body temp back up...

definitely the most effective method :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 01 February 2012, 19:54:22
Removed the power sounder. Constant siren every 30 seconds after start up. Removed it. Still constant siren every 30 seconds. I know it has its own battery but this always amuses me. Wrapped it in a towel and shut it in a box in cupboard at the back of the garage, just like the last one. ;D

It's probably still bleating away now. ;D

Which reminds me. I did notice a melted area in the frost on the windscreen last week. But it was right above where the harmon uphill Kardon screen sits on the dash, so I assumed it was residual heat from that. Seemed to far up the screen to be ps causing it.... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 01 February 2012, 20:04:10
Quote from: cem on 01 February 2012, 19:39:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 19:36:29
Today I've refitted headlights, repaired wiring to both horns, refitted bumper and associated trim.

Now laying in bath trying to get my body temp back up...

definitely the most effective method :y


only if he remembers to put hot water in it as well   !!!   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 20:16:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 19:54:22
Removed the power sounder. Constant siren every 30 seconds after start up. Removed it. Still constant siren every 30 seconds. I know it has its own battery but this always amuses me. Wrapped it in a towel and shut it in a box in cupboard at the back of the garage, just like the last one. ;D

It's probably still bleating away now. ;D

Which reminds me. I did notice a melted area in the frost on the windscreen last week. But it was right above where the harmon uphill Kardon screen sits on the dash, so I assumed it was residual heat from that. Seemed to far up the screen to be ps causing it.... :-\
Can't remember if I pulled the PS out of TBE when I did the LPG...

...suppose I'll have to through the tech2 on it to check, too cold to get mans tools out ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 20:17:06
Quote from: MaxV6 on 01 February 2012, 20:04:10
Quote from: cem on 01 February 2012, 19:39:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 19:36:29
Today I've refitted headlights, repaired wiring to both horns, refitted bumper and associated trim.

Now laying in bath trying to get my body temp back up...

definitely the most effective method :y


only if he remembers to put hot water in it as well   !!!   ::)
One lot emptied, just filling back up again. Warmth!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 01 February 2012, 21:45:08
I've thrown it at a garage to do a head skim and replace the head gasket, fit new head bolts etc. Seriously considering getting rid of it now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 01 February 2012, 22:29:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 20:16:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 19:54:22
Removed the power sounder. Constant siren every 30 seconds after start up. Removed it. Still constant siren every 30 seconds. I know it has its own battery but this always amuses me. Wrapped it in a towel and shut it in a box in cupboard at the back of the garage, just like the last one. ;D

It's probably still bleating away now. ;D

Which reminds me. I did notice a melted area in the frost on the windscreen last week. But it was right above where the harmon uphill Kardon screen sits on the dash, so I assumed it was residual heat from that. Seemed to far up the screen to be ps causing it.... :-\
Can't remember if I pulled the PS out of TBE when I did the LPG...

...suppose I'll have to through the tech2 on it to check, too cold to get mans tools out ::)
I don't remember doing anything with it when we did your LPG either. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 02 February 2012, 03:14:05
Quote from: Jimbob on 01 February 2012, 08:32:18
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 01 February 2012, 03:28:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2012, 20:47:05
Got in just before 6pm, nice little package from Jimbob on the mat.

Soooo, couldn't put it off longer.  Bumper off, headlights out, break me its cold - bumper sprang against my finger, so cold, it hurt like hell.  Spent about 10m investigating the other failure item, hmmm, need to scrath my bonce on that, are review the schematics again.

Bring the headlights inside to the warm, remove all the 'furniture' on the headlights, pop 'em in the oven, strip them down, replace the adjusters, rebuild.  Will refit tomorrow I think, if I get home at a sensible time.


Job I wasn't looking forward too, not so bad once you get stuck in.

What temp u set oven at to get lenses off??? & for how long?? do u need to add any salt & pepper or taste better without  ;D

all in the maint guide :y  check the index at the top of that section, or in my sig :y

ahh mate u could of just said the temp now i gota fathum out this site & where to find info... as im crap on computers...
k i have a look try find wat a sig is??....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 February 2012, 09:24:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 19:54:22
Removed the power sounder. Constant siren every 30 seconds after start up. Removed it. Still constant siren every 30 seconds. I know it has its own battery but this always amuses me. Wrapped it in a towel and shut it in a box in cupboard at the back of the garage, just like the last one. ;D

It's probably still bleating away now. ;D


Want me to order some new batteries?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 February 2012, 09:36:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 February 2012, 09:24:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 19:54:22
Removed the power sounder. Constant siren every 30 seconds after start up. Removed it. Still constant siren every 30 seconds. I know it has its own battery but this always amuses me. Wrapped it in a towel and shut it in a box in cupboard at the back of the garage, just like the last one. ;D

It's probably still bleating away now. ;D


Want me to order some new batteries?
Er yeah if you don't mind Kev.  :) Although I better cut the old one open first to see if the circuit board is damaged...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 February 2012, 09:54:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 February 2012, 09:36:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 February 2012, 09:24:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 19:54:22
Removed the power sounder. Constant siren every 30 seconds after start up. Removed it. Still constant siren every 30 seconds. I know it has its own battery but this always amuses me. Wrapped it in a towel and shut it in a box in cupboard at the back of the garage, just like the last one. ;D

It's probably still bleating away now. ;D


Want me to order some new batteries?
Er yeah if you don't mind Kev.  :) Although I better cut the old one open first to see if the circuit board is damaged...?

I was just about to order some leccy bits anyway.. Pop over with it sometime if you like. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 February 2012, 10:09:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 February 2012, 09:54:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 February 2012, 09:36:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 February 2012, 09:24:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 February 2012, 19:54:22
Removed the power sounder. Constant siren every 30 seconds after start up. Removed it. Still constant siren every 30 seconds. I know it has its own battery but this always amuses me. Wrapped it in a towel and shut it in a box in cupboard at the back of the garage, just like the last one. ;D

It's probably still bleating away now. ;D


Want me to order some new batteries?
Er yeah if you don't mind Kev.  :) Although I better cut the old one open first to see if the circuit board is damaged...?

I was just about to order some leccy bits anyway.. Pop over with it sometime if you like. :y
Cheers Kev. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 February 2012, 06:48:26
Fitted a set of genuine VX Omega mats. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 February 2012, 22:13:40
Broke one of them!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 February 2012, 22:17:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 February 2012, 22:13:40
Broke one of them!  ::)
O-oh... ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 February 2012, 22:33:29
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012407.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012408.jpg)

Very common failure on the 2.0 and 2.2 DTi Vauxhall engines.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 February 2012, 23:10:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 February 2012, 22:33:29
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012407.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/03022012408.jpg)

Very common failure on the 2.0 and 2.2 DTi Vauxhall engines.
Oh that, almost normal I gather?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Latchie_3.0v6 on 04 February 2012, 00:07:56
i changed the anti-freeze/coolent twice in 4 hours because of heater matrix pipe blowing off and draining it from the first time i done it. sorted just now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheDaddy on 04 February 2012, 08:36:56
Pleased to say the Black Beastie flew through its MOT the other day.
Just a couple of advisories.
Both rear tyres are close to the legal limit - wonder why?
Quite pleased about that as these budget tyres dont grip very well  :o
and handbrake travel - which is down to me not adjusting them up correctly when I servcied them.

So all very good - apart from needing to get tax at the same time. :'(

I have one spare F1 in the garage, but wondering if it is worth searching for a good pair of part worns?
May put a post out to see if anyone has any? :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheDaddy on 04 February 2012, 08:39:54
Also - recently sorted the drivers rear door strip - that was fun, not - so looking and running well at the moment.
I will take some pictures and post of the uplifted Black Beastie (aka - the mufmobile). 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 February 2012, 12:51:56
Just to add insult to my weekend, went to change the sidelight bulb in Mrs VXL's estate which would not come out and ended up snapping the adjusters and then glanced at the Crank pulley (it's a DTi as well) and guess what.... yep that one is cracked as well.... I reckon the cold snap had made the rubber a little less flexible....

Only a week until we go away as well....

Does anyone have a box of matches and 5 litres of petrol? At least setting fire to all three of them would keep me warm for a few mins.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Latchie_3.0v6 on 04 February 2012, 13:32:14
Done this today
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90643.0

Jesus but it makes some difference only cost me £9 and still have plenty of sandpaper left over. Bow just wait till dark and see difference, cause before I couldn't see a damn thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 04 February 2012, 17:34:20
just drove the pants off it  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 17:39:55
Changed the oil (long overdue) and discovered there's a coolant leak somewhere above the bell housing on the oil filter side, as it's dripping off the bell housing flange (HBV up there?)

Oh and froze my nuts off as it was -6C this morning!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 February 2012, 17:52:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 17:39:55
Changed the oil (long overdue) and discovered there's a coolant leak somewhere above the bell housing on the oil filter side, as it's dripping off the bell housing flange (HBV up there?)

Oh and froze my nuts off as it was -6C this morning!
Could be. Could be a leak in the v also. Any coolant leak seems to drip down there one way or another. Is it loosing coolant? Was the residue fresh?

Drove mine up to the smoke, and back in the snow. Got out to be greeted by an exhaust rattle. Couldn't wait a couple of months could it. Sigh....

Been can repair I reckon. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 February 2012, 17:56:55
Realised I had a small coolant leak from N/S yesterday.Had a look today and it was leaking from the radiator drain arpeture.Tightened the drain plug which stopped it ,but its now weeping a little from the drain plug seal Guessing it needs a new seal.As long as it doesnt get any worse, I will leave it until the weather gets better.Only takes seconds to fit a drain plug,but obviously need to drop the coolant from rad to do the job, and dont fancy that at the moment.
Did a little more to project CDX estate. Cleaned the breathers,and cleaned up a few parts ready for reassembly.All done in the shed  where it was relatively warm, around -2 would be my guess ::).Wont do a lot more until the thermometer moves a few degrees higher.Getting too old to freeze my nads off.Takes to long to thaw out these days. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 18:34:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 February 2012, 17:52:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 17:39:55
Changed the oil (long overdue) and discovered there's a coolant leak somewhere above the bell housing on the oil filter side, as it's dripping off the bell housing flange (HBV up there?)

Oh and froze my nuts off as it was -6C this morning!
Could be. Could be a leak in the v also. Any coolant leak seems to drip down there one way or another. Is it loosing coolant? Was the residue fresh?

I did have to top up the coolant a month or two ago - there was a fresh drip waiting, so to speak, but it must be oozing very slowly from wherever it's coming as it doesn't leave any marks on the drive.

Been meaning to do the other cam cover gasket for ages, so I guess I need to get everything off anyway - should give me a good look at where it's coming from, I hope.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 February 2012, 19:37:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 18:34:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 February 2012, 17:52:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 17:39:55
Changed the oil (long overdue) and discovered there's a coolant leak somewhere above the bell housing on the oil filter side, as it's dripping off the bell housing flange (HBV up there?)

Oh and froze my nuts off as it was -6C this morning!
Could be. Could be a leak in the v also. Any coolant leak seems to drip down there one way or another. Is it loosing coolant? Was the residue fresh?

I did have to top up the coolant a month or two ago - there was a fresh drip waiting, so to speak, but it must be oozing very slowly from wherever it's coming as it doesn't leave any marks on the drive.

Been meaning to do the other cam cover gasket for ages, so I guess I need to get everything off anyway - should give me a good look at where it's coming from, I hope.
Sounds like you may as well do stat and oil cooler cover plate while your in there. Check coolant bridge etc...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 February 2012, 19:45:04
New seal on plenum cover , took off scuttle to gain better access to the diss pack "no good" took out wiper motor and arms for better access "no good" ...inside every ten minutes to thaw out , removed wiring harness over passenger side plugs to gain access to plugs...one hour later the plug was removed . I can see why vx dont bother changing this one as the harness looks totally untouched and the plug was a pig to free and remove  ::)
Still no wiser how to remove the diss pack even after reading the how to  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 20:55:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 February 2012, 19:37:21
Sounds like you may as well do stat and oil cooler cover plate while your in there. Check coolant bridge etc...

Yep - actually I have all the parts to do the 'stat change (bought a while back from AndyC), and the oil cooler cover plate should just be a case of re-sealing it if it's leaking, right? (With the 'other' goo, rather than camcover goo)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 04 February 2012, 21:08:25
checked water..oil...windscreen washer levels....tyre pressures  and cleaned in side of the windows.also drilled 4 holes in the after market carpets that were in there and secured them with the vauxhall carpet buttons to stop the flaming things sliding up under the dash...now that was a good job done.. :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2012, 23:03:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 20:55:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 February 2012, 19:37:21
Sounds like you may as well do stat and oil cooler cover plate while your in there. Check coolant bridge etc...

Yep - actually I have all the parts to do the 'stat change (bought a while back from AndyC), and the oil cooler cover plate should just be a case of re-sealing it if it's leaking, right? (With the 'other' goo, rather than camcover goo)

Worth having a set of new bolts and washers for the coolant bridge to hand. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 February 2012, 00:52:30
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 20:55:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 February 2012, 19:37:21
Sounds like you may as well do stat and oil cooler cover plate while your in there. Check coolant bridge etc...

Yep - actually I have all the parts to do the 'stat change (bought a while back from AndyC), and the oil cooler cover plate should just be a case of re-sealing it if it's leaking, right? (With the 'other' goo, rather than camcover goo)
that would be grey goo for oil cooler cover plate.

(Black goo for cam covers)

Aaeye! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2012, 19:30:43
Trashed another. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2012, 19:36:27
got a year mot on the Silver Bullet, so every cloud has a silver lining.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 February 2012, 20:36:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 February 2012, 19:30:43
Trashed another. 'dangle berries'.

You've been and gone and wrecked TBE ???  Just how and what have you done ??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 05 February 2012, 21:02:01
Snow + lead in right shoe.............?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 February 2012, 21:41:29
Quote from: Entwood on 05 February 2012, 20:36:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 February 2012, 19:30:43
Trashed another. 'dangle berries'.

You've been and gone and wrecked TBE ???  Just how and what have you done ??

Not sure as its 'over' for TBE......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 05 February 2012, 21:43:10
Quote from: Entwood on 05 February 2012, 20:36:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 February 2012, 19:30:43
Trashed another. 'dangle berries'.

You've been and gone and wrecked TBE ???  Just how and what have you done ??

Wide of the mark, I think Mrs TB's very unhappy ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 February 2012, 21:44:44
Ah, that makes more sense. Was wondering.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 February 2012, 21:45:08
Plug lead check .
Scratch head looking at diss pack removal .
Closed bonnet went sleep  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 February 2012, 22:04:43
Quote from: Auto Addict on 05 February 2012, 21:43:10
Quote from: Entwood on 05 February 2012, 20:36:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 February 2012, 19:30:43
Trashed another. 'dangle berries'.

You've been and gone and wrecked TBE ???  Just how and what have you done ??

Wide of the mark, I think Mrs TB's very unhappy ::)

He's been and gone and wrecked the Rover ???  There'll be trouble at t' mill ....  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 February 2012, 22:35:09
Cleared the snow off and out of it.  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 11:56:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2012, 23:03:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 20:55:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 February 2012, 19:37:21
Sounds like you may as well do stat and oil cooler cover plate while your in there. Check coolant bridge etc...

Yep - actually I have all the parts to do the 'stat change (bought a while back from AndyC), and the oil cooler cover plate should just be a case of re-sealing it if it's leaking, right? (With the 'other' goo, rather than camcover goo)

Worth having a set of new bolts and washers for the coolant bridge to hand. :y

All ordered from AndyC today - HBV, banjo bolts & washers, grey goo for oil cooler, black goo (reckon my tube is well past it's sell by date and I may as well do the cam cover gaskets while I'm in there) and a couple of oil filters for good measure.

Now.. here's hoping it's a bit less parky next weekend!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 06 February 2012, 12:27:25
i may go and fit the brand new powersounder that turned up today, bargain at 30 quid of the bay
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 February 2012, 13:39:07
Quote from: adey2 on 06 February 2012, 12:27:25
i may go and fit the brand new powersounder that turned up today, bargain at 30 quid of the bay

although the models here dont have powersounder, I remember from OOF threads its a problem device which can start fires.. and some members get rid of it..  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 06 February 2012, 13:41:55
i did get rid of mine as was shafted, but it leaves doors wide open if ever a problem for insurance to also shaft you, and this a brand new one from vauxhall
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 February 2012, 16:13:07
Dispak removed ....fingers still intact  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 February 2012, 16:19:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 11:56:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2012, 23:03:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2012, 20:55:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 February 2012, 19:37:21
Sounds like you may as well do stat and oil cooler cover plate while your in there. Check coolant bridge etc...

Yep - actually I have all the parts to do the 'stat change (bought a while back from AndyC), and the oil cooler cover plate should just be a case of re-sealing it if it's leaking, right? (With the 'other' goo, rather than camcover goo)

Worth having a set of new bolts and washers for the coolant bridge to hand. :y

All ordered from AndyC today - HBV, banjo bolts & washers, grey goo for oil cooler, black goo (reckon my tube is well past it's sell by date and I may as well do the cam cover gaskets while I'm in there) and a couple of oil filters for good measure.

Now.. here's hoping it's a bit less parky next weekend!
Your not kidding. Poxy exhaust is rattling. Bah!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:23:31
You're welcome to pop over if you want to borrow the pit, Chris - there's even a heater in the garage now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 February 2012, 16:29:49
Woo, mite take you up on that. Need to take a peak first though, see how many baked bean cans I need. ;)

... Is that heater naked flame? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:42:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 February 2012, 16:29:49
Woo, mite take you up on that. Need to take a peak first though, see how many baked bean cans I need. ;)

No worries - let me know. I'll be about all weekend anyway as this weekend's job is to find my coolant leak. Come to think of it.. a second pair of eyes would be great for that ;)

Quote
... Is that heater naked flame? ;D

Hell no.. I'd have blown the garage up by now if it was ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 17:48:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:23:31
You're welcome to pop over if you want to borrow the pit, Chris - there's even a heater in the garage now ;D
Is that a general invite ::).  Berkshire cambelt meet, shame I don't need any cambelts doing
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 06 February 2012, 17:48:50
Fitted osr door glass that was kindly supplied by James, cheers Mate :y

Also fitted secondary air hose from to Valve and also another valve as the flap inside had broken

Inner wing for the Senator arrived during the week so a job for next week

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 18:29:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 17:48:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:23:31
You're welcome to pop over if you want to borrow the pit, Chris - there's even a heater in the garage now ;D
Is that a general invite ::).  Berkshire cambelt meet, shame I don't need any cambelts doing

More than welcome - although more than about three visitors and we've run out of parking space down my street.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2012, 19:16:01
Picked up the DTi from the garage, new Pulley, new tensioner and thankfully not much labour as we did the dismantling on Friday night!

Amazing how much smoother it feels now the tensioner is doing it's job and the pulley is in one peice!

Just got to sort Mrs VXL's estate out now... parts on order, cracks getting bigger... will it last until the weekend???  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2012, 19:27:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 17:48:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:23:31
You're welcome to pop over if you want to borrow the pit, Chris - there's even a heater in the garage now ;D
Is that a general invite ::).  Berkshire cambelt meet, shame I don't need any cambelts doing
You forgot about eating "spare" beans. We're good at that. :y Go down easier with a bacon buttie and plenty of tea, of course. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 19:29:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2012, 19:27:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 17:48:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:23:31
You're welcome to pop over if you want to borrow the pit, Chris - there's even a heater in the garage now ;D
Is that a general invite ::).  Berkshire cambelt meet, shame I don't need any cambelts doing
You forgot about eating "spare" beans. We're good at that. :y Go down easier with a bacon buttie and plenty of tea, of course. ::)
I can feel a plan forming...

If I bring the Rover, can someone bring some T-cut ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2012, 19:43:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 19:29:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2012, 19:27:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 17:48:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:23:31
You're welcome to pop over if you want to borrow the pit, Chris - there's even a heater in the garage now ;D
Is that a general invite ::).  Berkshire cambelt meet, shame I don't need any cambelts doing
You forgot about eating "spare" beans. We're good at that. :y Go down easier with a bacon buttie and plenty of tea, of course. ::)
I can feel a plan forming...

If I bring the Rover, can someone bring some T-cut ::)

Sounds like that might need a bucket of two of isopon P40 too, but no problem. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 20:11:36
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2012, 19:43:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 19:29:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2012, 19:27:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2012, 17:48:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2012, 16:23:31
You're welcome to pop over if you want to borrow the pit, Chris - there's even a heater in the garage now ;D
Is that a general invite ::).  Berkshire cambelt meet, shame I don't need any cambelts doing
You forgot about eating "spare" beans. We're good at that. :y Go down easier with a bacon buttie and plenty of tea, of course. ::)
I can feel a plan forming...

If I bring the Rover, can someone bring some T-cut ::)

Sounds like that might need a bucket of two of isopon P40 too, but no problem. :y

Pretty sure I've got a tub of bodyfiller in the shed .. it'd been there a few years, but I'm sure it'll still be good.. Best get some chemical metal too, in case it needs any chassis work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2012, 19:17:19
Swapped the wheels back between the cars, and booked the Bullet in at WIM for rear tyres (rather BP, and the rather Shell) and geo...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 09 February 2012, 01:17:50
Fitted the two replacement rear s/l shockers & adjusted the hight level sensor on wishbone to the correct ridehight as car now lowered..

took my set of MV6 10spokes to have tyres removed for refurbing but 1 of them looks more like a 50p piece!! so its SCRAP!! >:(

So if any body has 1x10 spoke 17" mv6 alloy i need one or maybe 2!!

Had 2 new 17" uniroyals fitted to the elite alloys on rear & moved the bf goodrich tyres to front..

oh & refilled my screenwash & topped up oil

car drives much better now!

but i think i need a new front n/s wishbone as car corners well left but saggy going right..... (previous keeper fitted just 1 not a pair)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2012, 18:32:25
More chance of pulling your foreskin up over your head to keep your ears warm than there is of finding circular prefacelift wheels. They were £236.01 new when available, but all stock has now been long sold.  At one point, I had 9 here, all either ovaled or buckled (the buckling from a simple epic understeer moment).

I guess what I'm saying, cut your loses and fit something that won't oval when it sees a tiny pothole at 100 paces.

Shame, they look lovely, but they aren't worth the effort/expense.

As I think pretty much all aftermarket wheels look too chavvy for a 17yr old Saxo owners, I went for facelift MV6 rims on mine...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 09 February 2012, 19:01:33
They are unbelievably light.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2012, 19:03:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 February 2012, 19:01:33
They are unbelievably light.
And look fantastic (IMHO), hence why I kept persevering, but it was always a losing battle...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 09 February 2012, 19:12:49
[quote
As I think pretty much all aftermarket wheels look too chavvy for a 17yr old Saxo owners, I went for facelift MV6 rims on mine...
[/quote]
Agree, I fitted MV6's to mine and they look awesome! IMO....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: HockeyDave55 on 09 February 2012, 19:14:46
Did a rather late coolant change but now it's developed a squeak from one of the pulleys??? Hope it's not the pump....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 12 February 2012, 01:09:21
Changed the front ashtray - thanks to Jonny2112. :y
Previous one wouldnt close,which used to annoy me greatly. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 12 February 2012, 01:12:57
Quote from: Albs on 12 February 2012, 01:09:21
Changed the front ashtray - thanks to Jonny2112. :y
Previous one wouldnt close,which used to annoy me greatly. ::)
Result  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 12 February 2012, 01:20:42
Thanks again mate. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 February 2012, 01:33:18
Changed a 3.0 V6 Thermostat and full service in Surrey. Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 12 February 2012, 01:44:28
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 12 February 2012, 01:33:18
Changed a 3.0 V6 Thermostat and full service in Surrey. Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
Glad you got sorted though  :y did all go to plan?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 12 February 2012, 09:00:21
Gah!! had to change a set of glowplugs on a vw 2.5tdi 5 cylinder yesterday, pain in the arse job!!! :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 February 2012, 09:54:37
Rebooted the arse end of the Silver Bullet yesterday, and got the geometry tweaked. Geometry wasn't too bad, despite the poly bush fitting a few months ago. Oddly, rear toe had drifted, not quite sure how. At the front, NSF camber had altered - whether polys did that, or one of the various launches its had over the past year...   ...not to mention, as those who have been to my gaff, all those vicious speed bumps.

On the way back, I decided to have myself some fun aroud the lanes. Despite the low temps, the roads were again spookily dry, and the wet/icy parts easily visible. An odd sensation whacking through the lanes with snow everywhere. Although after 20 mins, I started getting neck ache, so went back to Miss Daisy mode.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 12 February 2012, 10:07:04
Put a new MoT on the 3.2 elite Friday small hickup with a rubber ball joint dust cover but all done for another year :y. Now need to do the brothers elite estate dti for an MoT soon, not very nice working on cars outside when it's Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr -8 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 February 2012, 10:31:32
Couple of fuel drains yesterday on other peoples cars but bloody cold!

Neighbour needs the rear pads changing on his Avensis but not sure I fancy being outside today ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 February 2012, 10:32:41
Went to the shop round the corner "wont be long"  :-X

Took me half an hour as decided to blow some long overdue cobwebs out ...... :P

Must change the front tyres .

Checked all fluid levels "spot on" .

Need to do some bodywork but far too cold .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 February 2012, 12:42:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 February 2012, 09:54:37
Rebooted the arse end of the Silver Bullet yesterday, and got the geometry tweaked. Geometry wasn't too bad, despite the poly bush fitting a few months ago. Oddly, rear toe had drifted, not quite sure how. At the front, NSF camber had altered - whether polys did that, or one of the various launches its had over the past year...   ...not to mention, as those who have been to my gaff, all those vicious speed bumps.

On the way back, I decided to have myself some fun aroud the lanes. Despite the low temps, the roads were again spookily dry, and the wet/icy parts easily visible. An odd sensation whacking through the lanes with snow everywhere. Although after 20 mins, I started getting neck ache, so went back to Miss Daisy mode.
Have you seen the quack yet?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 February 2012, 12:47:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 February 2012, 12:42:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 February 2012, 09:54:37
Rebooted the arse end of the Silver Bullet yesterday, and got the geometry tweaked. Geometry wasn't too bad, despite the poly bush fitting a few months ago. Oddly, rear toe had drifted, not quite sure how. At the front, NSF camber had altered - whether polys did that, or one of the various launches its had over the past year...   ...not to mention, as those who have been to my gaff, all those vicious speed bumps.

On the way back, I decided to have myself some fun aroud the lanes. Despite the low temps, the roads were again spookily dry, and the wet/icy parts easily visible. An odd sensation whacking through the lanes with snow everywhere. Although after 20 mins, I started getting neck ache, so went back to Miss Daisy mode.
Have you seen the quack yet?
I think we both know the answer to that ::)

TB, you need to get to the quack... I know you dislike them but you must get checked out. You obviously have some underlying issues that need sorting or you will have serious problems for life ;)

There is talk that my back issues are all related to an accident I had back in the '90's
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Post by: joff on 12 February 2012, 13:07:36
Just topped up the Elite as i had 10p off a ltr so put 47.28ltrs of momentum99 in that took it down to £1.28ltr. then went home to see why the Astra H heater was not pushing out hot air, only to find out there was no coolent in the header tank(only checked it the other day) so topped up with 50/50 mix, took it out for a run and i can't find the leak anywhere ??? :-\ that will be another cold job this week :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 February 2012, 13:49:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 February 2012, 12:42:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 February 2012, 09:54:37
Rebooted the arse end of the Silver Bullet yesterday, and got the geometry tweaked. Geometry wasn't too bad, despite the poly bush fitting a few months ago. Oddly, rear toe had drifted, not quite sure how. At the front, NSF camber had altered - whether polys did that, or one of the various launches its had over the past year...   ...not to mention, as those who have been to my gaff, all those vicious speed bumps.

On the way back, I decided to have myself some fun aroud the lanes. Despite the low temps, the roads were again spookily dry, and the wet/icy parts easily visible. An odd sensation whacking through the lanes with snow everywhere. Although after 20 mins, I started getting neck ache, so went back to Miss Daisy mode.
Have you seen the quack yet?

Somehow I suspect the only thing that'd make TB go to the quack is if his head dropped clean off his neck!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 12 February 2012, 14:45:28
just given the car a wash  get the salt off
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Post by: omega3000 on 12 February 2012, 21:04:12
Edit


Swore at it !!!!!  Coolant light on again after all i done  >:(
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Post by: PAULCDX on 12 February 2012, 21:11:35
I've had the theromostat changed on my V6 today, by JamesV6CDX....... I've now got heating that works lol.....  ;D

Nice one James !  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 12 February 2012, 21:32:32
General lights and levels check and a good wash as it was covered in crap from the recent weather. Lowered suspension had a good workout today as me and 4 Mates went out in it. There all about 13 to 14 stone and im 16 ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 12 February 2012, 22:27:03
Went to get something out of it and discovered the battery was flat >:( Not really surprising... I don't think it's moved for 6 weeks and certainly hasn't been started for over a month ::)

Guess I'll have to get some petrol into it so I can start it and charge the battery ;D

Stripped down the rear brakes on the neighbours Avensis to find that he'd been given the wrong pads too ::)

Oh... And another couple of drains for other people :y
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Post by: Zippy2012 on 13 February 2012, 11:56:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 February 2012, 18:32:25
More chance of pulling your foreskin up over your head to keep your ears warm than there is of finding circular prefacelift wheels. They were £236.01 new when available, but all stock has now been long sold.  At one point, I had 9 here, all either ovaled or buckled (the buckling from a simple epic understeer moment).

I guess what I'm saying, cut your loses and fit something that won't oval when it sees a tiny pothole at 100 paces.

Shame, they look lovely, but they aren't worth the effort/expense.

As I think pretty much all aftermarket wheels look too chavvy for a 17yr old Saxo owners, I went for facelift MV6 rims on mine...

i do really like the 10 spokes, but i see what you mean tho.. held 2 wheels one 17" vec c elite alloy & the mv6 & a big difference in weight! i do like the elite vectra alloys ive got shame about offset & having to run spacers tho... i may just get a set of facelift elite alloys but again tryin to find good ones....
ive found a nice set of 19s ive got to go pickup for mine so may not need the 17s for a while unless i need tyres or winter comes again...
well i will put an add in the wanted section when i hit 250 posts see if i can find 1 or 2 as a spare set...

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Post by: tgm147 on 13 February 2012, 12:01:38
Fixed the controls for the display in the dash and washed it. Ordered some shocks to take apart from Ebay too. £20 for the pair, fine by me!
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Post by: omega3000 on 13 February 2012, 14:04:53
Thoroughly cleaned all the alloys while getting soaked in the rain  ::)
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Post by: Murph on 13 February 2012, 16:30:29
Got some new wheels fitted ready for MOT on wednesday.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20120213_143619.jpg)

Then the bonnet release cable snapped! :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 February 2012, 17:54:54
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 13 February 2012, 11:56:43
well i will put an add in the wanted section when i hit 250 posts see if i can find 1 or 2 as a spare set...
Wanted ad, post in test, one of us will move it. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 14 February 2012, 19:36:21
Changed oil and filter, air filter, cleaned all breather pipes and throttle body, checked wishbones and steering, everything seemed OK :y
  Going to renew petrol filter and check rear axle tomorrow.
 




P S
     Auto Addicts Note (in  Maintenance Guide, How to clean drive by wire throttle body) saying the photo's were taken before cleaning, not after, struck me, because after cleaning and scrubbing for ages, mine did not look as clean as A A's did before cleaning.   :-[ :-[   ;) ;)   
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Post by: omega3000 on 15 February 2012, 14:20:01
Been grinding out all the rust and flakey paint from the wheel arches

Rust cure

Red oxide

Then paint

Wont win any best in show but has cleaned it up no end  :)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 16 February 2012, 18:24:24
Drained a Merc at lunch time, then rushed back home to change the rear pads on the neighbour's Avensis (he had the wrong ones at the weekend and only managed to change them yesterday ::)) because they really needed the car on the road for tomorrow. 45 minutes including tools out/away, a cuppa and pumping up a slow puncture for them ;) I was quite pleased with that :y
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Post by: albitz on 16 February 2012, 18:28:35
Washed both of them.Christ those estates take some washing, far too bloody big. ::) ;D
Gave mine a good blast underneath with the karcher to wash the salt and sh1te from the wintery weather away.
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Post by: feeutfo on 16 February 2012, 18:51:39
MrsG's nephew came round with "a clonk" on his Polo. Newer and very different undernieth than ours. Drove round the block with him. Smooth as a baby's bum over speed bumps. Open the window and there's a slight squeak both over bumps and with on/off load through the transmission.
 Back home poke about, nothing obvious, stick it in gear and push the car back and forth and we get the squeak. Wishbone bush fubar. Guess who's got the job....Sigh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 February 2012, 19:07:01
Don't think I'm well enough to do anything. Bummer, as the MV6 discs are in a right state  :-[
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Post by: marrus69 on 16 February 2012, 19:26:46
still waiting for my transfer pipe to come from germany.
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Post by: Murph on 16 February 2012, 19:56:56
Put mine in for MOT - she now has a shiny new certificate.
As from tomorrow she'll be replacing my Carlton as my daily driver.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 19:58:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2012, 19:07:01
Don't think I'm well enough to do anything. Bummer, as the MV6 discs are in a right state  :-[

You as well eh? What have you and Chris been up to together!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 February 2012, 20:34:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 19:58:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2012, 19:07:01
Don't think I'm well enough to do anything. Bummer, as the MV6 discs are in a right state  :-[

You as well eh? What have you and Chris been up to together!
he's been bumping uglies with some bird from behind. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 20:37:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 February 2012, 20:34:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 19:58:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2012, 19:07:01
Don't think I'm well enough to do anything. Bummer, as the MV6 discs are in a right state  :-[

You as well eh? What have you and Chris been up to together!
he's been bumping uglies with some bird from behind. ;D

Ohh that kind of not well! Not the bubonic plague that you've got, then ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 February 2012, 20:40:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 20:37:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 February 2012, 20:34:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 19:58:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2012, 19:07:01
Don't think I'm well enough to do anything. Bummer, as the MV6 discs are in a right state  :-[

You as well eh? What have you and Chris been up to together!
he's been bumping uglies with some bird from behind. ;D

Ohh that kind of not well! Not the bubonic plague that you've got, then ;)
you saw the cross on the door....  :'(

Mrs G feeling better today though.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 20:58:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 February 2012, 20:40:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 20:37:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 February 2012, 20:34:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 February 2012, 19:58:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2012, 19:07:01
Don't think I'm well enough to do anything. Bummer, as the MV6 discs are in a right state  :-[

You as well eh? What have you and Chris been up to together!
he's been bumping uglies with some bird from behind. ;D

Ohh that kind of not well! Not the bubonic plague that you've got, then ;)
you saw the cross on the door....  :'(

Mrs G feeling better today though.  :)

It was the Biohazard sign that worried me the most! ;D Glad to hear Mrs G is feeling better, at least.
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Post by: Stallion on 16 February 2012, 23:07:59
Changed my coolant tank, topped up! Looks very nice and Pink!  :y
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Post by: marrus69 on 17 February 2012, 14:56:36
got transfer pipe out today,new one on its way.that black bit with the holes in and orange rubber gaskets inlet something,when i undon bolts cople off them hissed and water came out.?
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Post by: Jimbob on 17 February 2012, 15:01:48
Work on Big Blue :

New GM disks and pads - old mintex and apec....loads of life left, but juddery as hell.
oil and filter change
tighten gearbox selector linkage
unblock scuttle, and new pollen filter.

Also tech2'd the servotronic a few days ago from medium (default) assistance, to the minimum.....much improved handling.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 17 February 2012, 15:58:59
Broke icicles down from bumpers  >:(
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Post by: Murph on 17 February 2012, 16:39:09
Fitted a pair of facelift rear lights as one of the originals was quite badly cracked.
Took the car for it's first real drive since it was mothballed 2 years ago. 70 mile round trip with no fuss and she performed very well, giving a nice smooth and comfy drive.

I did note a niggle or two though  - Indicators do not self cancel from a left turn, steering wheel slightly off centre, aircon needs a re-gas and drivers heated seat pad not working.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LJay on 17 February 2012, 17:44:54
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 February 2012, 15:01:48
Work on Big Blue :

New GM disks and pads - old mintex and apec....loads of life left, but juddery as hell.
oil and filter change
tighten gearbox selector linkage
unblock scuttle, and new pollen filter.

Also tech2'd the servotronic a few days ago from medium (default) assistance, to the minimum.....much improved handling.

Thanks Jimbob!  Adjusting the servotronic has changed the feel of the whole car, was pleasantly surprised, she feels a lot more solid on the road and a lot less skittish. :y

New boots soon and she'll be spot on! :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: catweazle on 17 February 2012, 19:28:30
Thought I would take my mind of the alarm going off again this morning at 4.am  >:( >:(. Not much left to detatch or turn off to find the fault. I might end up getting alarm codes read at vauxhall or disable the damn thing.  :-\ So I thought I would tackle replacing the cam sensor, cam cover gaskets and clean out the oil breather. All appears to have gone well. that's to say the car started after the fix  :).Slight drip still under car but I'm hoping its the remains of what is already on the block, fingers crossed. I was amazed how much oil was in the spark plug holes and the gallery along the top and that the car was still functioning. All shiney now and thanks for the helpful tuts.  :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Latchie_3.0v6 on 17 February 2012, 19:36:20
New brake shoes
Headlights aligned
New wheel bolts
And MOT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2012, 10:20:21
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 February 2012, 15:01:48
Also tech2'd the servotronic a few days ago from medium (default) assistance, to the minimum.....much improved handling.
Ah, thanks, I must remember to charge you for the Tech2 work ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2012, 10:20:51
Quote from: LJay on 17 February 2012, 17:44:54
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 February 2012, 15:01:48
Work on Big Blue :

New GM disks and pads - old mintex and apec....loads of life left, but juddery as hell.
oil and filter change
tighten gearbox selector linkage
unblock scuttle, and new pollen filter.

Also tech2'd the servotronic a few days ago from medium (default) assistance, to the minimum.....much improved handling.

Thanks Jimbob!  Adjusting the servotronic has changed the feel of the whole car, was pleasantly surprised, she feels a lot more solid on the road and a lot less skittish. :y

New boots soon and she'll be spot on! :-*
Or more accurately, charge you :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2012, 10:25:32
Quote from: Murph on 17 February 2012, 16:39:09
I did note a niggle or two though  - Indicators do not self cancel from a left turn, steering wheel slightly off centre, aircon needs a re-gas and drivers heated seat pad not working.
Might get away with a new stalk - easy enough to whip stalk out and check that the cancel mech on the stalk works.

I'd recommend a ful geo check to fix steering wheel, must be done by a place who know what they are doing.

Aircon, specialist job, hopefully just regas.

Seat - doable, by quite fiddly and time consuming. Once stripped, you can normally see where the fault is, and repair.  If cloth, the heater pads are actually seperate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 February 2012, 11:50:57
Started work on my desmond diesel yesterday. Its been standing for about a year but after some new glow plugs and a battery charge the old girl is starting and running well. Next job is some new discs and pads and an MOT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 18 February 2012, 11:53:09
Nothing yet.Hung the washing out though. :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 February 2012, 13:11:08
Driving it , which makes a change from fixing it  :D
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Post by: adey2 on 18 February 2012, 13:13:26
was going to fit the sot-109 lead for my parrot kit to work on bose system but rain has stopped play
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Post by: Abiton on 18 February 2012, 13:17:16
Scrapped the tinker.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LJay on 18 February 2012, 13:26:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 February 2012, 10:20:51
Quote from: LJay on 17 February 2012, 17:44:54
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 February 2012, 15:01:48
Work on Big Blue :

New GM disks and pads - old mintex and apec....loads of life left, but juddery as hell.
oil and filter change
tighten gearbox selector linkage
unblock scuttle, and new pollen filter.

Also tech2'd the servotronic a few days ago from medium (default) assistance, to the minimum.....much improved handling.

Thanks Jimbob!  Adjusting the servotronic has changed the feel of the whole car, was pleasantly surprised, she feels a lot more solid on the road and a lot less skittish. :y

New boots soon and she'll be spot on! :-*
Or more accurately, charge you :P

Sorry I'm skint, can I pay you in kind?  Tweak your nipples for you maybe?? ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 18 February 2012, 13:38:02
Fitted a pair of facelift rear light units.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2012, 15:24:02
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 13:26:09
Sorry I'm skint, can I pay you in kind?  Tweak your nipples for you maybe?? ;) ;D

Careful! He'll be after tea if you don't watch it. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LJay on 18 February 2012, 16:16:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2012, 15:24:02
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 13:26:09
Sorry I'm skint, can I pay you in kind?  Tweak your nipples for you maybe?? ;) ;D

Careful! He'll be after tea if you don't watch it. :o

Did think about offering tea but thought I'd be on safer ground with his nipples! ;D ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 18 February 2012, 17:41:19
had new back box fitted as the previous decide to start spilling its guts out ::)thought i had better get it done before it explodes and takes the fuel tank with it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 18 February 2012, 17:42:48
Quote from: eatmydust on 18 February 2012, 13:11:08
Driving it , which makes a change from fixing it  :D
all part of omega ownership :D :D
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Post by: omega3000 on 18 February 2012, 17:47:42
Quote from: noel on 18 February 2012, 17:41:19
had new back box fitted as the previous decide to start spilling its guts out ::)thought i had better get it done before it explodes and takes the fuel tank with it ;)

All part of omega ownership  ;D     :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 09:50:16
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 16:16:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2012, 15:24:02
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 13:26:09
Sorry I'm skint, can I pay you in kind?  Tweak your nipples for you maybe?? ;) ;D

Careful! He'll be after tea if you don't watch it. :o

Did think about offering tea but thought I'd be on safer ground with his nipples! ;D ;) ;D
My body is too broken for vigourous tea drinking anyway....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 09:50:16
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 16:16:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2012, 15:24:02
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 13:26:09
Sorry I'm skint, can I pay you in kind?  Tweak your nipples for you maybe?? ;) ;D

Careful! He'll be after tea if you don't watch it. :o

Did think about offering tea but thought I'd be on safer ground with his nipples! ;D ;) ;D
My body is too broken for vigourous tea drinking anyway....

Even if I made you it in my nurses uniform?? ::)   Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 19 February 2012, 14:45:24
well where to start thought i would have a major session  :o on the omega today so

fitted the new rear load cover i got from twiglet years ago

was on a roll so replaced the front light bulbs with some night breakers (daz was going to do it when he had the car but some knob got the main beam bulbs  ::)) now i got a full set of night breakers 8) 8)

obviously any questions or tips dont be afraid to ask ;D ;D
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Post by: SteveAvfc. on 19 February 2012, 14:49:43
Replaced front pads old Mintex ones out genuine VX ones in. Would have done more but the smell of an old bird cooking in the kitchen called me in. Old bird as in chicken not wife -- on the other hand. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:04:47
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
I did. rather waste of time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:06:45
Yesterday I watched chrisgixer replace my front discs and pads, as he took pity on my condition.  When his back was turned, I managed to get some copper grease in there, but don't tell him :P

Thanks chrisgixer, I couldn't have done that job for a few weeks, and I wanted it done before going away next month :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 February 2012, 15:48:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:06:45
Yesterday I watched chrisgixer replace my front discs and pads, as he took pity on my condition.  When his back was turned, I managed to get some copper grease in there, but don't tell him :P

Thanks chrisgixer, I couldn't have done that job for a few weeks, and I wanted it done before going away next month :y
Your welcome, discs where well battered. ;D
Copper grease in where though? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 February 2012, 15:49:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:04:47
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
I did. rather waste of time.
And no, it wasn't.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 19 February 2012, 16:01:50
I began project Calibra this weekend, new CV boot, Roll bar balljoints, rear pads and brake overhaul, oil change, fixed dodgy wipers, undersealed completely, rehung and sealed the exhaust and just have rocker cover gasket to do then it's in for it's MOT. I'm off for a pint now, think I have earned it ;)
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Post by: omega3000 on 19 February 2012, 16:33:46
Fitted headlight washer jets off a 4x4  :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 19 February 2012, 16:42:52
Checked all fluids including ATF and Diff both of which are spot on and good in colour. Washed the old girl down too ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 19 February 2012, 19:44:55
I had allsorts of plans for this afternoon.Went outside to get started, 5 minutes later had unexpected visitors arrive,who left about 5 minutes ago. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 19 February 2012, 19:51:55
i had a bit of a bum clentched moment today in miggy, whilst towing a vectra back home id bought all i could hear was clunk clunk with every bump in rd, thought it was just a-frame banging so pulls over toinvestigate, finds previous owner had tried to remove the towbar and having failed to do had left the bolts loose and theres me trundling along with a vectra on the a-frame at 50mph, tightened as well as i could with wheel brace and got home a little slower
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 19 February 2012, 20:07:09
lol was going to do so much, other duties got in the way!!

oil and filter changed though runs, sweetly again now, it had covered 3113 miles since i last did it :'(, slap on wrist for letting it go over 3k!!! lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 19 February 2012, 20:09:01
I looked at mine longingly today.

Twice.   :-*

Next week pal, next week.  Its time for the Disco Diva to play up here.....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 19 February 2012, 20:10:45
Quote from: Albs on 19 February 2012, 19:44:55
I had allsorts of plans for this afternoon.Went outside to get started, 5 minutes later had unexpected visitors arrive,who left about 5 minutes ago. ::)
+ 1  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LJay on 19 February 2012, 20:14:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2012, 15:49:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:04:47
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
I did. rather waste of time.
And no, it wasn't.

Can we get him sectioned and treated for his own good.....we need a copper, a doc and a social worker iirc? :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 19 February 2012, 20:16:39
start sanding the summer rims.. will paint them another color .. (definitely not black)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 19 February 2012, 20:19:33
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 20:14:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2012, 15:49:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:04:47
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
I did. rather waste of time.
And no, it wasn't.

Can we get him sectioned and treated for his own good.....we need a copper, a doc and a social worker iirc? :P

75 grains of lead in the left ear.  Inserted from the right ear.

Certainly stops greyhounds running round in circles, not sure for TB's.....   :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 February 2012, 21:09:24
Quote from: hotel21 on 19 February 2012, 20:19:33
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 20:14:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2012, 15:49:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:04:47
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
I did. rather waste of time.
And no, it wasn't.

Can we get him sectioned and treated for his own good.....we need a copper, a doc and a social worker iirc? :P

75 grains of lead in the left ear.  Inserted from the right ear.

Certainly stops greyhounds running round in circles, not sure for TB's.....   :-\
Yes i did politely suggest a Physiotherapist, knowing all the while something a bit .... "stronger" is required.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 February 2012, 21:15:29
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2012, 21:09:24
Quote from: hotel21 on 19 February 2012, 20:19:33
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 20:14:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2012, 15:49:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:04:47
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
I did. rather waste of time.
And no, it wasn't.

Can we get him sectioned and treated for his own good.....we need a copper, a doc and a social worker iirc? :P

75 grains of lead in the left ear.  Inserted from the right ear.

Certainly stops greyhounds running round in circles, not sure for TB's.....   :-\
Yes i did politely suggest a Physiotherapist, knowing all the while something a bit .... "stronger" is required.  :-\

Was this before or after he snuck up behind you and lubed you something up with copper grease?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 February 2012, 21:42:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 February 2012, 21:15:29
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2012, 21:09:24
Quote from: hotel21 on 19 February 2012, 20:19:33
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 20:14:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2012, 15:49:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2012, 15:04:47
Quote from: LJay on 19 February 2012, 14:09:09
Go to a rather doctor you big wuss!
I did. rather waste of time.
And no, it wasn't.

Can we get him sectioned and treated for his own good.....we need a copper, a doc and a social worker iirc? :P

75 grains of lead in the left ear.  Inserted from the right ear.

Certainly stops greyhounds running round in circles, not sure for TB's.....   :-\
Yes i did politely suggest a Physiotherapist, knowing all the while something a bit .... "stronger" is required.  :-\

Was this before or after he snuck up behind you and lubed you something up with copper grease?  :o
Long before. Loooong before. I keep finding swipes of copper around the place. It's either TB or the curry. Not sure which. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2012, 04:36:11
Just done 200k service :y.

Still got cambelt to do but need to deal with the fking missfire first >:(. New 246 coil pack and them new loom. If that works then a belt change. For reference, all 6 plug wells are dry :-\.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 February 2012, 07:16:08
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 16:16:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2012, 15:24:02
Quote from: LJay on 18 February 2012, 13:26:09
Sorry I'm skint, can I pay you in kind?  Tweak your nipples for you maybe?? ;) ;D

Careful! He'll be after tea if you don't watch it. :o

Did think about offering tea but thought I'd be on safer ground with his nipples! ;D ;) ;D

He only likes men tweeking his nipples :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Reefpotato on 20 February 2012, 13:59:33
 :y Today I replaced the Rocker cover gasket and HT leads,  :y

after yesterdays run to London 140 mile round trip ( it ran so lumpy on tick over since I bought it anyway ) but after the trip I knew I needed to sort out the "cough.. cough.. splutter" at 2000 revs trying to accelerate,so last night looked on here and saw a pinking problem that sounded similar and went for the dis pack,plugs and leads, though I knew mine had an oil leak from the rocker cover, it was filled with oil in all the plug recesses,so decided to do that too, didnt use the dis pack as it looked almost new and didn't have a deep enough spark plug tool to do them either, not very well prepared lol.   :-[  anyway it seems to have cured the problem for now anyway  :y  ticks-over and runs lovely  8) spark plugs will be a job for this weekend  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 20 February 2012, 17:56:40
removing stat and had an easy time with the b bolt,must help climbing over the engine and being left handed lol,all ready for new stat and transfer pipe,need to order them 2moro,more expense  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 February 2012, 18:16:02
Cleaned inside and out. Was bloody filthy after the cold snap.
I went from "why did I bother with a black car" to "ooh yeah, that's why!".
Vary satisfying to clean.  8) however short lived that may be.   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2012, 18:32:57
Thought about looking at the blowing exhaust joint on TBE...

....but decided that would be desperately irresponsible, so jumped in a hot bath instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 February 2012, 18:37:32
Patched the exhaust with one of those Holts(?) metal wraps. Only to look down the silencer given all the rust rattling around in there only to see a load of horse hair dangling in the gas flow. Shouldn't block but I'll have to keep an eye on it.

And, after sussing out where the drone was coming from, fitted ANOTHER front wheel baring... <leaves while swearing heavily under breath>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 February 2012, 21:56:51
Drained the coolant.
Fitted new temp sender.
Pulled a pen and some melted sweets out from underneath the drivers seat wedged on the slider  :o
Replaced the servotronic relay .
Looked at the wiring for the heated seat ......quickly closed the door and forgot about it   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 February 2012, 22:05:24
Formulated future plans for both of my cars then promptly scrapped the plans when I looked at my finances over the next few months!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 21 February 2012, 22:11:42
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 February 2012, 22:05:24
Formulated future plans for both of my cars then promptly scrapped the plans when I looked at my finances over the next few months!
if anything like mine they isnt any :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: marrus69 on 22 February 2012, 07:39:25
nothing yet still waiting for parts to turn up.no car now for 2 weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 February 2012, 11:19:37
Just given Mrs AA's Astra a shampoo and set.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: marrus69 on 23 February 2012, 11:44:44
after breaking transfer pipe, new one came yesterday.all fitted back today it was easy to put back.test run temp running at 90 happy days,anything else goes wrong now its going.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 23 February 2012, 12:30:43
Today im in the process of fitting a replacement 200 series discovery front axle
inc full polybush kit new +2" shocks & springs & +2" braded brake hoses

then ive gota sort a brake squeek thats driving me mad on my omega when driving...

its squeeking constantly when i brake it stops couple of corners starts again!!! Arghhh & also 1st time brake they hardly work but if i tap the peddle & brake again pulls up strong so maybe a seized calliper or very warped disc coz its like ive just fitted new pads & piston needs pushing out a little bit to work.... its driving me mad!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 23 February 2012, 13:06:03
Fitted some cam covers for a guy from Scotland, as his local garage messed them up. Used 3 litres of oil bringing it down :o
So you can imagine the smoke as the oil is trying to burn off :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 23 February 2012, 14:30:26
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 23 February 2012, 13:06:03
Fitted some cam covers for a guy from Scotland, as his local garage messed them up. Used 3 litres of oil bringing it down :o
So you can imagine the smoke as the oil is trying to burn off :D

 :o...must have been fun driving that esp in traffic jams  :'(  (...."smoking!")   :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 February 2012, 14:38:26
yesterday actually... Dug out the paperwork and realised it's due MOT on the 1st March ::)

Better get some fuel in it and the battery charged ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 February 2012, 14:44:12
Track rod ends on a Megane and discs and pads on an MX5. Nice easy day :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 14:55:31
planning on taking Morticia to see the Lithuanians in a bit to get her washed, then gonna try some paint renovator on the bonnet as its the only faded paintwork on the car.

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 23 February 2012, 17:28:34
well, after having major coolant leaks from the lpg 3.0l elite i decided to investigate. ive never seen such a bodge with the cooling pipes for the lpg side tbh. a T piece on the feed to the hbv & a T piece on the return to the hbv. thats six potential leak points, & yes they where. So, removed T pieces & piped evaporator up to coolant bridge outlet & return to hbv inlet. now how simple is that. lmfao.....plenumn off, inlet manifold off plus all the gas gubbins, just to get at the coolant bridge pipes, what a fookin job that was. all up & running again now though. just the front bumper & backing bar with a non leaking water bottle to fit now. cooor what a day. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 February 2012, 18:08:49
I need to do a similar tidy up job on the front end of my LPG installation in the not too distant future.Coolant pipes/wiring/feed pipes to injector blocks/relocate ECU......been avoiding it for a while tbh,but it needs doing. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 February 2012, 20:17:57
Wing fitted, and while the side skirt and bumper was off...  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 February 2012, 20:52:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 February 2012, 20:17:57
Wing fitted, and while the side skirt and bumper was off...  ;)
That means we'll get more snow next week :-X ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 February 2012, 21:02:54
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 February 2012, 20:52:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 February 2012, 20:17:57
Wing fitted, and while the side skirt and bumper was off...  ;)
That means we'll get more snow next week :-X ::) ;D
Nah, start of the second ice age knowing my luck!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 February 2012, 21:05:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)
bad back good for the wallet it seems. :)

...hold up, what happened to "driving economically makes no difference" ? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 23 February 2012, 21:27:57
Quote from: Albs on 23 February 2012, 18:08:49
I need to do a similar tidy up job on the front end of my LPG installation in the not too distant future.Coolant pipes/wiring/feed pipes to injector blocks/relocate ECU......been avoiding it for a while tbh,but it needs doing. ::)
i couldnt, was loosing a litre n half a day. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 February 2012, 23:19:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 February 2012, 21:05:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)
bad back good for the wallet it seems. :)

...hold up, what happened to "driving economically makes no difference" ? ;D

Sounds like a long motorway cruise to me. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 February 2012, 05:23:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)

Lucky you, 202m on £70 worth of petrol :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 24 February 2012, 10:28:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)

small donut tank mate, I can just about squeeze 36 litres in it  :(    (gonna look into getting a bigger donut tank)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 February 2012, 10:30:44
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 24 February 2012, 10:28:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)

small donut tank mate, I can just about squeeze 36 litres in it  :(    (gonna look into getting a bigger donut tank)

Claire
Lazydocker will be along shortly I suspect. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 24 February 2012, 10:35:44
ah, he's an LPG officianado?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 February 2012, 10:37:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 February 2012, 10:30:44
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 24 February 2012, 10:28:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)

small donut tank mate, I can just about squeeze 36 litres in it  :(    (gonna look into getting a bigger donut tank)

Claire
Lazydocker will be along shortly I suspect. ;)
Someone call? ::) ;D

Depends what you are willing to do... With a slight modification to the shape of the wheel well and building a false floor for the boot (raising it about 3") you can get a 76L GZWM tank in the hole with a Stako Gas tight box :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 February 2012, 11:59:21
Given the Omega a shampoo & wax.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 February 2012, 13:40:21
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 24 February 2012, 10:35:44
ah, he's an LPG officianado?

I wouldn't say that, but he does know a lot about the subject ;D

Plus he spent time looking into the best tank to fit in his Estate. Might be able to help supply too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 February 2012, 13:41:27
Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 February 2012, 05:23:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)

Lucky you, 202m on £70 worth of petrol :(
Aye? That's apalling. What's going on there then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 24 February 2012, 14:53:51
Adjusted my headlight aim....
illumination much better in big blue...So lined that up, took measurements, then set my car to match.
Hadnt sorted mine since stripping to do adjusters.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 24 February 2012, 15:36:39
thermostat fitted,cam gasket done,coolant change,and an oil and filter change,then cleaned..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 February 2012, 15:47:43
Quote from: Jimbob on 24 February 2012, 14:53:51
Adjusted my headlight aim....
illumination much better in big blue...So lined that up, took measurements, then set my car to match.
Hadnt sorted mine since stripping to do adjusters.

Errr.....not ideal as there is an assumption in there that can have a big effect.

Only reliable method is the flat area and near far adjustment
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 24 February 2012, 17:42:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 24 February 2012, 15:47:43
Quote from: Jimbob on 24 February 2012, 14:53:51
Adjusted my headlight aim....
illumination much better in big blue...So lined that up, took measurements, then set my car to match.
Hadnt sorted mine since stripping to do adjusters.

Errr.....not ideal as there is an assumption in there that can have a big effect.

Only reliable method is the flat area and near far adjustment

agreed, but was the best / only reference I have.  It wants doing properly from scratch...prob sort at next MOT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 February 2012, 18:14:29
Removed winter tyres / wheels and put normal wheels back on.

Tomorrow i'll be removing the front bushes from a brand new pair of wishbones ready to fit polly's in them when the car next trundles over to Pinkland.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2012, 21:26:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 February 2012, 23:19:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 February 2012, 21:05:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)
bad back good for the wallet it seems. :)

...hold up, what happened to "driving economically makes no difference" ? ;D

Sounds like a long motorway cruise to me. ;)
I bet you can guess where I went as well ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 February 2012, 21:28:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2012, 21:26:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 February 2012, 23:19:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 February 2012, 21:05:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 20:55:55
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 23 February 2012, 19:45:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2012, 19:07:45
Put around £130 of fuel in it  :'(


 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o

thats more then 5 fill ups with lpg for me!   :o
Guess you have a small tank, or don't like running low ;D

I did manage 317m from a tank yesterday, my new record (80l tank)
bad back good for the wallet it seems. :)

...hold up, what happened to "driving economically makes no difference" ? ;D

Sounds like a long motorway cruise on company time to me. ;)
I bet you can guess where I went as well ;D
Fixed that for you ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 February 2012, 23:12:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 February 2012, 21:02:54
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 February 2012, 20:52:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 February 2012, 20:17:57
Wing fitted, and while the side skirt and bumper was off...  ;)
That means we'll get more snow next week :-X ::) ;D
Nah, start of the second ice age knowing my luck!
Yesterday, starting at about 3pm I removed and re fitted said bumper, side skirt, wheel, and wing.
I had all today to swap the other side skirt to match, and it took hours. I was bloody knackered.
 :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 25 February 2012, 12:05:21
just topped up oil level on auto box,but judging the colour of the fluid that came out i think its due a total replenishment >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Reality on 25 February 2012, 12:55:07
Just had mine fully serviced (not at dealers)  8).
I also had the cam sensor replaced. After nearly 6 months of occasional limp home mode it was a pleasure to start the car and just drive off. As mentioned elsewhere  the only cure is a genuine Vauxhall cam sensor replacement. It may cost a lot but will save you a lot in the long run.
 I've upgraded the headlights with HD lightbulbs from Hal*****. Not much improvements. Did the the same on my Wife's car with better results.
 After that a good old wash and shine :) :)
The car is a pleasure to drive now. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 February 2012, 18:31:37
Washed the DTi and hosed all the mud, silt and salt from under the wheelarches, and everywhere else I could see and just polybushed one of the wishbones, other one will have to wait for tomorrow.

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LFF64 on 25 February 2012, 18:44:57
I have replaced the exhaust from the cats back
 Its not actually that a bad job only problem I had were the four bolts on the two joints from the cats I couldnt undo them so had to cut them then drill out the remaing bits bloody nightmare drill bits wouldnt touch them then the battery on the drill went flat so had to wait for that to charge up  >:(
But its done now and all good exhaust cost £100 inc p+p and it included the rubber hangers and new u bolys and bolts
  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 25 February 2012, 18:46:43
Had a 2FT breaker bar put on the wheel nuts to crack the bolts that had been over tightened by some idiot with a windy gun i presume  >:( >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:20:57
Mrs TB and I struggled through an oil change together, it needed doing, had been in 4k, and since Oct 11...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:27:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:20:57
Mrs TB and I struggled through an oil change together, it needed doing, had been in 4k, and since Oct 11...
Poor Mrs TB! Did she have to learn about engines today ::)

I guess the roles were reversed and you had to keep the kettle topped up ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:36:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:27:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:20:57
Mrs TB and I struggled through an oil change together, it needed doing, had been in 4k, and since Oct 11...
Poor Mrs TB! Did she have to learn about engines today ::)

I guess the roles were reversed and you had to keep the kettle topped up ???
She knows how to change a crank sensor :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:39:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:36:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:27:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:20:57
Mrs TB and I struggled through an oil change together, it needed doing, had been in 4k, and since Oct 11...
Poor Mrs TB! Did she have to learn about engines today ::)

I guess the roles were reversed and you had to keep the kettle topped up ???
She knows how to change a crank sensor :P
Just as well..... Cripple :P :P :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 25 February 2012, 20:41:52
ive treated it to a tank of lpg and a good thrash
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:43:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:39:45
Cripple
I guess I deserved that...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:43:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:39:45
Cripple
I guess I deserved that...
I haven't even started yet :-X  :P ;)

But I do sympathise with the discomfort, just not with your refusal to take proper advice >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:57:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:43:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:39:45
Cripple
I guess I deserved that...
I haven't even started yet :-X  :P ;)

But I do sympathise with the discomfort, just not with your refusal to take proper advice >:(
I was down the quacks again earlier today  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 21:04:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:57:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:43:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:39:45
Cripple
I guess I deserved that...
I haven't even started yet :-X  :P ;)

But I do sympathise with the discomfort, just not with your refusal to take proper advice >:(
I was down the quacks again earlier today  :-[
Good... Go down the private route for physio/osteopath/chiropractor and get treated. Not cheap but worth the expense (plus, at least you can claim it from the third party ;)) and do everything you can to get things sorted
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 February 2012, 21:20:58
Changed my non working washer level sensor for a working one.Took all of 2 minutes. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 25 February 2012, 23:09:18
washed and waxed it dont think it ever been done :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 25 February 2012, 23:13:46
glued the spoiler back on after the nip ripped it off pushing the beast.

next the power steer trouble.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: StuntS on 26 February 2012, 00:01:08
replaced my worn climate buttons with some decent = buttons and fitted a new dvd head unit....

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428759_2703737833995_1273205151_2138189_1265462586_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425865_2703736633965_1273205151_2138188_1470182151_n.jpg)

sorry for the poor quality pics.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 February 2012, 00:09:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 21:04:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:57:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:43:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:39:45
Cripple
I guess I deserved that...
I haven't even started yet :-X  :P ;)

But I do sympathise with the discomfort, just not with your refusal to take proper advice >:(
I was down the quacks again earlier today  :-[
Good... Go down the private route for physio/osteopath/chiropractor and get treated. Not cheap but worth the expense (plus, at least you can claim it from the third party ;)) and do everything you can to get things sorted
;D revenge is a dish best served cold apparently. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 February 2012, 00:47:08
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2012, 00:09:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 21:04:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:57:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:43:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:39:45
Cripple
I guess I deserved that...
I haven't even started yet :-X  :P ;)

But I do sympathise with the discomfort, just not with your refusal to take proper advice >:(
I was down the quacks again earlier today  :-[
Good... Go down the private route for physio/osteopath/chiropractor and get treated. Not cheap but worth the expense (plus, at least you can claim it from the third party ;)) and do everything you can to get things sorted
;D revenge is a dish best served cold apparently. ;D
;D I don't know what you mean ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 26 February 2012, 08:46:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:36:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2012, 20:27:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2012, 20:20:57

She knows how to change a crank sensor :P
nice one  ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 26 February 2012, 08:49:10
 
Quote from: Albs on 25 February 2012, 21:20:58
Changed my non working washer level sensor for a working one.Took all of 2 minutes. ::)
if all jobs where that easy it would be great ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 February 2012, 11:47:33
Replaced a set of wishbones with poly front bushes and Vauxhall rear bushes :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 February 2012, 13:03:37
Quote from: StuntS on 26 February 2012, 00:01:08
replaced my worn climate buttons with some decent = buttons and fitted a new dvd head unit....

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428759_2703737833995_1273205151_2138189_1265462586_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425865_2703736633965_1273205151_2138188_1470182151_n.jpg)

sorry for the poor quality pics.

Any chance of some daylight pics?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 February 2012, 13:07:08
Washed the V6 then went and played with the BMW's on the M40  ::)

Touched in rust spots on the DTi with Krust, nothing too bad yet, just some spots on the inner lip of the wheelarch, will paint some underseal on the unseen edge and touch in the visible edge with some paint.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 26 February 2012, 15:12:18
washed and waxed including the engine bay looks nice now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 February 2012, 15:52:01
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2012, 11:47:33
Replaced a set of wishbones with poly front bushes and Vauxhall rear bushes :)

Got a pair ready as well  :)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/26022012445.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/26022012444.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 February 2012, 17:39:11
mmm they look good.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: StuntS on 26 February 2012, 18:53:53
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 February 2012, 13:03:37

Any chance of some daylight pics?  :)

I'll do some tomorrow for you....... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 26 February 2012, 19:34:22
give her a good polish with auto glym high definition wax (beautiful) ;D.Its amazing how big a car the omega is  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 26 February 2012, 19:56:04
finally had to change the rear self leveling shocker on my car after it popped, been leaking fluid since i had but got moneys worth out of it, lot of persuasion needed to remove bottom bush out suspension though
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 February 2012, 22:30:07
General bodywork tidy up with rust treatment and primer .
Tyre pressure check.
Car looks boggin ...must clean  ::)



Anyone got a bucket load of POLAR-SEA-BLUE  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 26 February 2012, 23:22:58
really must sort out the rusty bits on Morticia, and t-cut the bonnet....... got some post Meguiars stuff coming in the post, so will put that to good use this week weather permitting  :)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 27 February 2012, 13:02:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 February 2012, 15:52:01
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2012, 11:47:33
Replaced a set of wishbones with poly front bushes and Vauxhall rear bushes :)

Got a pair ready as well  :)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/26022012445.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa163/vxl_v6/26022012444.jpg)

How much did it cost to do the bushes?? as ive got to sort mine out asap!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 February 2012, 13:09:25
£40 for the front poly bushes and £30 for the Vauxhall rear bushes ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 27 February 2012, 13:22:56
Quote from: Elite Pete on 27 February 2012, 13:09:25
£40 for the front poly bushes and £30 for the Vauxhall rear bushes ;)

where from???

ive just fitted a full pollybush kit into a disco 1, 8 bushes took me 2hours just to get the bushes out, had to burn 4 of them out as a 16ton fly press wouldnt budge them a mm..!!!

i hope the vauxhall ones are easyer!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 February 2012, 13:26:09
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 27 February 2012, 13:22:56
Quote from: Elite Pete on 27 February 2012, 13:09:25
£40 for the front poly bushes and £30 for the Vauxhall rear bushes ;)

where from???

ive just fitted a full pollybush kit into a disco 1, 8 bushes took me 2hours just to get the bushes out, had to burn 4 of them out as a 16ton fly press wouldnt budge them a mm..!!!

i hope the vauxhall ones are easyer!!

Sorry I thought you meant how much were the bushes. I drilled the rubber section of the front bushes then hacksawed the metal outer ring so I could remove it and the rears were pressed out and new Vauxhall bushes pressed in on a mates press. The wishbones were new though
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 27 February 2012, 13:44:25
Quote from: Elite Pete on 27 February 2012, 13:26:09
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 27 February 2012, 13:22:56
Quote from: Elite Pete on 27 February 2012, 13:09:25
£40 for the front poly bushes and £30 for the Vauxhall rear bushes ;)

where from???

ive just fitted a full pollybush kit into a disco 1, 8 bushes took me 2hours just to get the bushes out, had to burn 4 of them out as a 16ton fly press wouldnt budge them a mm..!!!

i hope the vauxhall ones are easyer!!

Sorry I thought you meant how much were the bushes. I drilled the rubber section of the front bushes then hacksawed the metal outer ring so I could remove it and the rears were pressed out and new Vauxhall bushes pressed in on a mates press. The wishbones were new though

i did ask how much, just i forgot to also ask & where can you get them from??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 27 February 2012, 14:22:06
ive finally got stereo working its sat nav on a ncdc1300, new cd lens check, new drive unit check, still buggered, new disk into life it goes, grrrrrrr should of done other way round and saved some money
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 February 2012, 18:17:01
Quote from: StuntS on 26 February 2012, 00:01:08
replaced my worn climate buttons with some decent = buttons and fitted a new dvd head unit....

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428759_2703737833995_1273205151_2138189_1265462586_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425865_2703736633965_1273205151_2138188_1470182151_n.jpg)

sorry for the poor quality pics.
Good fix on the climate :y

Think the stereo looks chavvy, and I reckon too low to be useful in Omega. But each to their own :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 February 2012, 18:19:13
Quote from: adey2 on 26 February 2012, 19:56:04
finally had to change the rear self leveling shocker on my car after it popped, been leaking fluid since i had but got moneys worth out of it, lot of persuasion needed to remove bottom bush out suspension though
Hope you did both....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 27 February 2012, 19:26:43
So what have you done to your car today?

Sold it to twiglet, there will be bits available soon no doubt!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 28 February 2012, 10:41:14
Fitted a patch lead so the steering wheel controls work with the sony head unit.

Lazy tinker aint I?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 February 2012, 11:46:28
Quote
Think the stereo looks chavvy, and I reckon too low to be useful in Omega. But each to their own

Screen height not a major issue imho :-\ The idea is not to watch it while you're driving :-X

Now a HUD projected onto the windscreen.... Ronin would never be the same again 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 28 February 2012, 16:57:46
I was in Ukraine to fill up my tank and my iron got  a really big and deep pothole that was so huge and I run enough fast to have no time to get react. The result was tragic, the top of the left rear absorber broke into the boot...Fortunately I found a very smart mechanic's garage near to the place of event and I got it repaired at once for quite a correct price! My miggy was done two hours later and my scaryness was larger than the real damage... Phew...:y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: StuntS on 28 February 2012, 19:45:54
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 February 2012, 13:03:37
Any chance of some daylight pics?  :)

here you go.....
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/421295_2717580500053_1273205151_2144423_1172305287_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/64620_2717577939989_1273205151_2144422_576507594_n.jpg)

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/425879_2717574219896_1273205151_2144419_295148400_n.jpg)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 February 2012, 19:53:12
Quote from: StuntS on 28 February 2012, 19:45:54
here you go.....
Presumably the stereo is square (well, oblong), and you have a surround piece around it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cableguy on 29 February 2012, 18:23:56
Today i finished off fitting the trip computer to the Omega. Drooped in some new spark plugs as well.
On the Vectra i completed the cruise control set-up and decided to change the air filter. Here is the old air filter:

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k537/cool_dood01/Vectra/IMG00024-20120229-1312.jpg)

It had been left in a pub car park abandoned for 6 months but still  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 29 February 2012, 18:28:02
Quote from: cableguy on 29 February 2012, 18:23:56
Today i finished off fitting the trip computer to the Omega. Drooped in some new spark plugs as well.
On the Vectra i completed the cruise control set-up and decided to change the air filter. Here is the old air filter:

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k537/cool_dood01/Vectra/IMG00024-20120229-1312.jpg)

It had been left in a pub car park abandoned for 6 months but still  :-\

Thats the pollen filter isn't it? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 29 February 2012, 18:37:23
Quote from: henryd on 29 February 2012, 18:28:02
Quote from: cableguy on 29 February 2012, 18:23:56
Today i finished off fitting the trip computer to the Omega. Drooped in some new spark plugs as well.
On the Vectra i completed the cruise control set-up and decided to change the air filter. Here is the old air filter:

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k537/cool_dood01/Vectra/IMG00024-20120229-1312.jpg)

It had been left in a pub car park abandoned for 6 months but still  :-\

Thats the pollen filter isn't it? ???

Yep  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 29 February 2012, 18:45:02
Cleaned it and threw a bucket of water over it , a few people have said how nice it looks ...
At the weekend after some wire brushing the drive was covered in flakey rust i had removed from underneath  :o , next job of many is to underseal the whole floorpan/chassis and legs  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 February 2012, 18:48:06
Quote from: StuntS on 28 February 2012, 19:45:54
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 February 2012, 13:03:37
Any chance of some daylight pics?  :)

here you go.....
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/421295_2717580500053_1273205151_2144423_1172305287_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/64620_2717577939989_1273205151_2144422_576507594_n.jpg)

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/425879_2717574219896_1273205151_2144419_295148400_n.jpg)

Looks good, doesn't protrude out like a lot of the aftermarket double din units.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cableguy on 29 February 2012, 18:50:12
Quote from: henryd on 29 February 2012, 18:28:02
Quote from: cableguy on 29 February 2012, 18:23:56
Today i finished off fitting the trip computer to the Omega. Drooped in some new spark plugs as well.
On the Vectra i completed the cruise control set-up and decided to change the air filter. Here is the old air filter:


It had been left in a pub car park abandoned for 6 months but still  :-\

Thats the pollen filter isn't it? ???

Yeah, This is the other half:

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k537/cool_dood01/Vectra/IMG00025-20120229-1312.jpg)
 :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 29 February 2012, 18:50:46
Changed a lambda sensor
Emptied half of tin of white grease on any brake pipes that I could get too in time for the mot tomorrow  :y
Adjusted the hand brake ............. again  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 February 2012, 19:53:15
Drove it, got frisky after dealing with the usual idiots driving at 40mph, had myself some fun, did my neck again. 'dangle berries', 'dangle berries' and double 'dangle berries'  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:10:20
Had a spare hour of daylight left this afternoon, so popped a new cambelt kit, water pump and aux belt on the 3.2 I'm currently repairing to former glory :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 29 February 2012, 22:12:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 February 2012, 19:53:15
Drove it, got frisky after dealing with the usual idiots driving at 40mph, had myself some fun, did my neck again. 'dangle berries', 'dangle berries' and double 'dangle berries'  >:(
Is this one of those "accept it and move on" moments?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 22:15:03
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:10:20
Had a spare hour of daylight left this afternoon, so popped a new cambelt kit, water pump and aux belt on the 3.2 I'm currently repairing to former glory :y

I wish I had your motivation, James!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 29 February 2012, 22:19:09
Quote from: cableguy on 29 February 2012, 18:50:12
Quote from: henryd on 29 February 2012, 18:28:02
Quote from: cableguy on 29 February 2012, 18:23:56
Today i finished off fitting the trip computer to the Omega. Drooped in some new spark plugs as well.
On the Vectra i completed the cruise control set-up and decided to change the air filter. Here is the old air filter:


It had been left in a pub car park abandoned for 6 months but still  :-\

Thats the pollen filter isn't it? ???

Yeah, This is the other half:

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k537/cool_dood01/Vectra/IMG00025-20120229-1312.jpg)
 :o

Its in better nick than mine  ;D   ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:47:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 22:15:03
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:10:20
Had a spare hour of daylight left this afternoon, so popped a new cambelt kit, water pump and aux belt on the 3.2 I'm currently repairing to former glory :y

I wish I had your motivation, James!

It's a customers' car, which has come in for a pretty hefty list of repair work, and is being collected Sunday, so needs must!

Edit just to clarify - the plenum and intake pipes etc were already off due to the other work - so all I did tonight was actually strip the aux belt stuff / pulleys off, change the cambelt kit and water pump, and refit these (while greasing the tensioner)

I didn't have to remove/refit plenum and all the gubbins tonight, hence only just over an hour to change the cambelt kit!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 22:48:28
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:47:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 22:15:03
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:10:20
Had a spare hour of daylight left this afternoon, so popped a new cambelt kit, water pump and aux belt on the 3.2 I'm currently repairing to former glory :y

I wish I had your motivation, James!

It's a customers' car, which has come in for a pretty hefty list of repair work, and is being collected Sunday, so needs must!

Ah I suppose that would provide some motivation  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:50:17
Is a very late 53 plate 3.2 Elite Estate in Black with leather, totally unmolested. It does look rather good on my Drive, behind my MV6..  :'(

I keep the R plate Turbo Wheezel down the road, spoils my image don't you know  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 22:58:35
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:50:17
Is a very late 53 plate 3.2 Elite Estate in Black with leather, totally unmolested. It does look rather good on my Drive, behind my MV6..  :'(

I keep the R plate Turbo Wheezel down the road, spoils my image don't you know  ;D

 ;D I still have half an eye out for a good, 2.5TD manual estate .. but I'm so attached to the gizmos in the Elite now, I think I'd miss them (and the facelift styling).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 23:03:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 22:58:35
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 22:50:17
Is a very late 53 plate 3.2 Elite Estate in Black with leather, totally unmolested. It does look rather good on my Drive, behind my MV6..  :'(

I keep the R plate Turbo Wheezel down the road, spoils my image don't you know  ;D

 ;D I still have half an eye out for a good, 2.5TD manual estate .. but I'm so attached to the gizmos in the Elite now, I think I'd miss them (and the facelift styling).

Ref the V6 - it's the one engine I know really well, all it's quirks... no problems doing any job on one. The TD......whilst I've no problem turning my hand do it, I don't have the knowledge I would on the V6. Which is partly why I bought a TD - to familiarise myself with it more!

I love the TD. I have to be honest, it rides better, and is much more comfortable, than my 3.2 MV6! PFL interior is definitely harder wearing...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 23:06:10
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 23:03:36
I love the TD. I have to be honest, it rides better, and is much more comfortable, than my 3.2 MV6! PFL interior is definitely harder wearing...

I'm fairly sure the facelift interior came courtesy of Fisher Price and I'd concur - though the exterior of my PFL diseasel was knackered, the interior was fine .. my FL Elite has a good exterior (bar some rot on the tailgate and windscreen edge that I didn't notice when I paid £4k for it from Mr Budden, d'oh!) but the interior is peeling off at a vast rate of knots :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 23:08:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 23:06:10
£4k for it from Mr Budden

You could have bought 8 of my tractors, for that money ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 23:11:06
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 29 February 2012, 23:08:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 February 2012, 23:06:10
£4k for it from Mr Budden

You could have bought 8 of my tractors, for that money ;D

Indeed! Too late now, though.. and since I'd get £500 for this if I sold it (ok, slight exaggeration) it's going to have to get run until it falls to bits to pay me back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 29 February 2012, 23:59:10
well, today I went to my local Vx dealer (Smiths of Ilkeston in Derbyshire), and ordered a 'Dualfuel' badge for the back of Morticia (which even with discount is dearer then a tank of LPG!!), and although my arthritic shoulders are not up to treating her to the contents of the bottle of Meguiars Paint Cleaner that I bought of Ebay, she has now been vastly improved with this  :   

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/IMAG0204.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/IMAG0205.jpg)

and this was last Friday after a £5 blinging by the Lithuanians at Loscoe  :)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/IMAG0184.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/IMAG0185.jpg)

The old hearse dont scrub up too bad eh!! lol   ;D

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 01 March 2012, 01:14:47
stripped down & cleaned up front brakes trying to source a squeek from brakes... fronts all fine!!

so have to check rears tomorrow,

ive now got a pair of rusty shite front discs fitted because in the process of removing both the new discs (i fitted last month) they dissapeared.....

i went in the house leaving both discs on the end of drive because i wanted to clean them By removeing the glazing with some 120grt paper that the new pads had done to discs...

In the time it took me to go in house boil kettle make a cuppa T & walk back out the front they had gone.....

All i can think of was FxxKING THEVING PxKEY BASTARDS!!!

So ive got to go buy another pair of new discs tomorrow!!!!! they left the pads tho!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 01 March 2012, 01:31:12
programmed 2 keys to cars, hate thought of knowing extra keys to my cars about, found the source of the lpg leak, didnt smell when running but turn off and it stunk of stuff, nothing a jubilee clip and lots of brute force cant cure on top of vaporiser, crappy crimp clips they use could pull pipe off, then also gave new vectra a full service as was missing now and again
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 01 March 2012, 01:50:43
Quote from: adey2 on 01 March 2012, 01:31:12
programmed 2 keys to cars, hate thought of knowing extra keys to my cars about, found the source of the lpg leak, didnt smell when running but turn off and it stunk of stuff, nothing a jubilee clip and lots of brute force cant cure on top of vaporiser, crappy crimp clips they use could pull pipe off, then also gave new vectra a full service as was missing now and again

the 3 keys ive got for mine have stopped working...?? any ideas?? the red light flashes in all of them just does'nt lock or unlock...???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 01 March 2012, 01:56:18
put into ignition turn on but dont start, this puts into sync mode for existing keys,do 1 at a time, press lock or unlock on each this should sync back to car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 01 March 2012, 02:35:27
Quote from: adey2 on 01 March 2012, 01:56:18
put into ignition turn on but dont start, this puts into sync mode for existing keys,do 1 at a time, press lock or unlock on each this should sync back to car

Cheers i try that mate  :y any probs i will call u...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2012, 12:49:59
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 29 February 2012, 23:59:10
The old hearse dont scrub up too bad eh!! lol   ;D
She scrubs up well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 01 March 2012, 18:27:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2012, 12:49:59
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 29 February 2012, 23:59:10
The old hearse dont scrub up too bad eh!! lol   ;D
She scrubs up well :y

not bad, but dont get too close, you'll see all the scuffs and scratches lol   ;D

She's off to face the MOT man in Derby tomorrow...........   not looking forward to it    :(

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 01 March 2012, 23:02:10
fitted a power steering pump, then took it off again as the pulley bolt holes were different by 4mm.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 01 March 2012, 23:03:56
Fitted everything back together on the 3.2 I'm currently working on. So - oil cooler, cambelt kit, full service, cam cover gaskets...

Fired up first time, sounds sweet :)

One follower took a while to shut up, but has been fine since...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 March 2012, 06:09:07
Took the engine out and replaced with a rover v8 , was a busy night  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 March 2012, 09:03:20
Quote from: eatmydust on 02 March 2012, 06:09:07
Took the engine out and replaced with a rover v8 , was a busy night  ;)

So you've put a rover V8 in an Omega!!,pictures would be good :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 02 March 2012, 13:53:21
I took mine for an MOT today........................ and she passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

So happy and chuffed with my car, love her to bits!    :-*

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 02 March 2012, 19:02:38
finaly got a voda sim and put in the car and hay presto the phone only bloody works spot on crystal clear hands free result,may be old tech but it works atreat :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 02 March 2012, 19:05:42
Quote from: pirate on 02 March 2012, 19:02:38
finaly got a voda sim and put in the car and hay presto the phone only bloody works spot on crystal clear hands free result,may be old tech but it works atreat :y
If you set your normal mobile to call forwarding to your car number then incoming when in the car is completely hands free.  Put your most used numbers into the car sim and you can dial out hands free as well...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2012, 19:06:34
Quote from: eatmydust on 02 March 2012, 06:09:07
Took the engine out and replaced with a rover v8 , was a busy night  ;)

Why fit a less powerful engine  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 02 March 2012, 20:41:48
Oil & Oil filter - still got a noisy tappet (follower, guide, whatever) keep trying the additive Phil it will fix  ::) ::) ::) :-[

Also sump plug spline drive socket stripped and had to go and get a new one - typical  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 March 2012, 20:49:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2012, 19:06:34
Quote from: eatmydust on 02 March 2012, 06:09:07
Took the engine out and replaced with a rover v8 , was a busy night  ;)

Why fit a less powerful engine  ;D ;D ;D ;D

VX v8 omega ....thats what they should have put in it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 03 March 2012, 20:43:05
gave the MV6 a clay and polish today,came up very nice  ;D

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/omega%20mv6/IMAG0291.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/omega%20mv6/IMAG0290.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/omega%20mv6/IMAG0288.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/omega%20mv6/IMAG0285.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/omega%20mv6/IMAG0284.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 03 March 2012, 20:58:44
wow, thats looking really smart - a few of my friends in the VODC are into 'claying' and swear by the results.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 03 March 2012, 21:07:30
that was my 1st attempt,and you will be surprised at the amount of crap there is lying on the paintwork,even tho i use meguires  3 step the paint cleaner still dont get much stuff off,it really needs a good machine polish later in the year to rid of surface scratches andd swirl marks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 03 March 2012, 21:26:03
had a further attempt at installing CID today,   and some tech2 stuff on daughters astra....   updating the ECU  ,  telling it to ignore EGR   


sadly,  no joy on either really.....  CID keeps saying no communication.... 


gonna have to get another "known good"  one from somewhere and see if we get any better luck........  try and find out if it's actually simply a faulty CID in the first place,  or the wrong CID for a mig, or what.......      gutted......


but huge thanks to Jaime for relentlessly trying to get the thing to work !!!


on the upside,   replaced the bulbs in existing screen, and dash so now i can see something.....   even if it's not the CID i want.... 


Astra seemed okay,  daughter drove it back to oxford,   but the next time she started it ,  the check engine light was back on....   it runs fine,   so....  we'll have to have a further play at a convenient moment.



it seems i also need to get a new battery for the Mv6....  arse.... 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 03 March 2012, 22:01:51
Quote from: martin42 on 03 March 2012, 21:07:30
that was my 1st attempt,and you will be surprised at the amount of crap there is lying on the paintwork,even tho i use meguires  3 step the paint cleaner still dont get much stuff off,it really needs a good machine polish later in the year to rid of surface scratches andd swirl marks

I've just bought some of that Meguiars stuff, gonna try it when my shoulders aren't hurting so much and see if it brings the bonnet up ok - thats the worst bit on my car, the bonnet is really flat, the rest of the paintwork is just a bit chipped and scratched, usual wear and tear for a 12yr old car I guess.

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2012, 22:23:05
Bought it and drove it home. From Wales. Rhydlewis. 205 miles. Set out at 9am, leisurely drive there (actually a friend drove in his 2.2DTi Omega), picked it up, leisurely drive back.

Oh, the car? 1994 Jag XJ12 6.0 - only cost me ~£110 in petrol & diesel ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 04 March 2012, 00:22:05
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 03 March 2012, 22:01:51
Quote from: martin42 on 03 March 2012, 21:07:30
that was my 1st attempt,and you will be surprised at the amount of crap there is lying on the paintwork,even tho i use meguires  3 step the paint cleaner still dont get much stuff off,it really needs a good machine polish later in the year to rid of surface scratches andd swirl marks

I've just bought some of that Meguiars stuff, gonna try it when my shoulders aren't hurting so much and see if it brings the bonnet up ok - thats the worst bit on my car, the bonnet is really flat, the rest of the paintwork is just a bit chipped and scratched, usual wear and tear for a 12yr old car I guess.

Claire

Thinking the same myself. Just waiting for some better weather (two consecutive days even) to coincide with some time off work. I have a clay kit in the shed, along with some wax and polish.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 March 2012, 10:04:03
Quote from: martin42 on 03 March 2012, 20:43:05
gave the MV6 a clay and polish today,came up very nice  ;D
Wanna do mine? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 March 2012, 10:07:10
Quote from: MaxV6 on 03 March 2012, 21:26:03
had a further attempt at installing CID today,   and some tech2 stuff on daughters astra....   updating the ECU  ,  telling it to ignore EGR   


sadly,  no joy on either really.....  CID keeps saying no communication.... 


gonna have to get another "known good"  one from somewhere and see if we get any better luck........  try and find out if it's actually simply a faulty CID in the first place,  or the wrong CID for a mig, or what.......      gutted......


but huge thanks to Jaime for relentlessly trying to get the thing to work !!!


on the upside,   replaced the bulbs in existing screen, and dash so now i can see something.....   even if it's not the CID i want.... 


Astra seemed okay,  daughter drove it back to oxford,   but the next time she started it ,  the check engine light was back on....   it runs fine,   so....  we'll have to have a further play at a convenient moment.



it seems i also need to get a new battery for the Mv6....  arse....
Yeah, unproductive day, car wise, overall. But I'm sure we will get there eventually...

...on the upside, I checked, double checked, and treble checked your wipers were fitted this time ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 10:07:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 March 2012, 10:04:03
Quote from: martin42 on 03 March 2012, 20:43:05
gave the MV6 a clay and polish today,came up very nice  ;D
Wanna do mine? ;D

With Kurust?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 March 2012, 11:55:23
Quote from: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 10:07:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 March 2012, 10:04:03
Quote from: martin42 on 03 March 2012, 20:43:05
gave the MV6 a clay and polish today,came up very nice  ;D
Wanna do mine? ;D

With Kurust?

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 04 March 2012, 12:49:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 March 2012, 10:07:10

Yeah, unproductive day, car wise, overall. But I'm sure we will get there eventually...

...on the upside, I checked, double checked, and treble checked your wipers were fitted this time ;D

yeah, i noticed they were still on the car last night....  :D  thanks for the effort mate....   

hope Rik is happy.....  i suspect he'll be doing a lot more playing now.....    :y



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LFF64 on 07 March 2012, 12:57:20
I have just replaced the spark plugs on mine with a lot of help from Markjays guide , are there any easy jpbs on these cars  ;D
The old plugs were Champion 3 electrode type fitted by Halfords at some time all of the center electrodes were just about flush with the ceramic
I now have genuine 4 electrode ones fitted ,should I expect slightly better MPG with new plugs ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 March 2012, 13:37:35
Watched the crack in my screen work its way further up as i de-mist in the morning  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
New one fitted tomorrow  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 March 2012, 17:09:56
Took project CDX estate for its MOT,which it passed with no advisories. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 07 March 2012, 17:11:42
fitted metal dog guard that arrived today, notice it creaks a lot though, time to find bit of rubber to go around roof fixing area bars
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 07 March 2012, 17:50:31
Quote from: Albs on 07 March 2012, 17:09:56
Took project CDX estate for its MOT,which it passed with no advisories. :)

Good result,does this make it a keeper ? :D :D ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2012, 19:21:50
Quote from: LFF64 on 07 March 2012, 12:57:20
I have just replaced the spark plugs on mine with a lot of help from Markjays guide , are there any easy jpbs on these cars  ;D
The old plugs were Champion 3 electrode type fitted by Halfords at some time all of the center electrodes were just about flush with the ceramic
I now have genuine 4 electrode ones fitted ,should I expect slightly better MPG with new plugs ?
If the old ones weren't noticibly holding back, doubt mpg will change much...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 March 2012, 19:23:13
Quote from: henryd on 07 March 2012, 17:50:31
Quote from: Albs on 07 March 2012, 17:09:56
Took project CDX estate for its MOT,which it passed with no advisories. :)

Good result,does this make it a keeper ? :D :D ???

Nope. A few cosmetic jobs to do (when the weathers dry) and then it will be up for sale.Its a very nice car,but I have no use for an estate. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 07 March 2012, 21:34:17
just got the rattle can to clean the marks off the bumper :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 07 March 2012, 21:37:37
Cleaned the sunroof switch in an attempt to banish the 'phantom' ..... will have to wait and see  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 08 March 2012, 15:59:43
N/s wishbone & steering idler replaced today, o/s wishbone tommoz then off to lancaster.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cableguy on 08 March 2012, 17:13:16
Removed a leather interior from a car that was been broke.
Came home and installed leather interior in my car  :y

All i need to do now is get the heated seats wired up, get some rear electric windows so i can put the rear door cards on and jobs a good un.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 08 March 2012, 17:14:42
Drove to WIM for a Geometry check and 2 new tyres....    :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 March 2012, 18:09:55
just put a 2.0 exhaust on my 2.2  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 March 2012, 18:41:58
Quote from: Entwood on 08 March 2012, 17:14:42
Drove to WIM for a Geometry check and 2 new tyres....    :)

...and got a water leak :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 March 2012, 19:25:24
Replaced both track rod ends , what a fek of a job  >:( >:( ...all bolts rusted solid and used a whole can of P fluid on them to get them to budge
 >:( >:( Both sides were shot and sloppy as hell , drop links were fine. Yet to do test drive , still catching my breath  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 March 2012, 19:37:47
Fitted  new plugs/cleaned all plug leads and generally had a good tidy up under the bonnet.

Mis fire now cured so awaiting the next dry day when I am not working and will get my new Lemforder track arms fitted and then get alignment done. Soon be time to change over wells aput the winter tyres and rims to store so will kill 2 birds with 1 brick me think !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 March 2012, 19:39:01
opps ...ment wheels  ;D ;D ;D   not wells :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 08 March 2012, 19:39:41
I had a serious coolant loss today. Managed to grope the place where the fluid escaped the inside end of the throttle cooler pipe that was split lengthwise . Wipers and scuttle were taken off I was so lucky that the questioned pipe was enough long to cut off a short piece. Sorted!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 08 March 2012, 19:42:11
Quote from: amba on 08 March 2012, 19:39:01
opps ...ment wheels  ;D ;D ;D   not wells :o

No worry bud, English is really hard you can believe me... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 08 March 2012, 23:37:57
I'm sorry but no Vx related car stuff but I did some more work on our 72 VW camper. Been building a mildly hot enjin for it. Today I fitted the big valve ported heads and got half way through measuring the push rods for the correct lift
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 09 March 2012, 01:43:16
last few days lots of driving, filled up a full tank & drove nearly flat out 130+ from bham via leicester-nottingham & used half a tank!!! but only 1/4 or less back going from notts leics to worcester at 50-60 then a nice trip from worcester to southampton & back using 1/2 tank 240miles & realising the cruse control i fitted before i left doesnt work!!! alegedly i need a extra 2 switches on clutch & brake...??

On tuseday bought & collectednew front cross drilled & groved discs, PAIR for 3.0 mig for £34 inc vat!! £9 cheeper than standard!!

yesterday i bought new rear discs, brake shoes & pads & ordered new front pads as non in stock...

ive done only 3000miles on the cheep brand pads at £9 & cracked 2 of them!!! so gone for ferodo pads this time at £19.00 to go with new discs just got to fit them all over weekend...

also bought replacement 6000k headlight xenon bulbs for £15 pair!! as 1 of mine gone pink!! & xenon convershion H1 mainbeam & H1 fog bulbs for £50!! bargin!!

Just got to fit it all now!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 09 March 2012, 01:46:40
today i done nothing but drive to the school in mine and back home, all of 4 miles, giving it a rest after it paseed its mot other day, zip any luck sourcing them bits for your cruise, if not can use the bits i have here and replace sometime
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 09 March 2012, 02:34:09
Quote from: adey2 on 09 March 2012, 01:46:40
today i done nothing but drive to the school in mine and back home, all of 4 miles, giving it a rest after it paseed its mot other day, zip any luck sourcing them bits for your cruise, if not can use the bits i have here and replace sometime

i dont even know what parts to get mate...??? all you said was 2 x 4 prong switches for clutch & brake...???

did u say u needed new discs?? cross drilled & groved £34!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 09 March 2012, 10:07:22
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 09 March 2012, 02:34:09
Quote from: adey2 on 09 March 2012, 01:46:40
today i done nothing but drive to the school in mine and back home, all of 4 miles, giving it a rest after it paseed its mot other day, zip any luck sourcing them bits for your cruise, if not can use the bits i have here and replace sometime

i dont even know what parts to get mate...??? all you said was 2 x 4 prong switches for clutch & brake...???

did u say u needed new discs?? cross drilled & groved £34!!

Do you mind if I ask where you got those from dude? Someone else on here has linked me some Tarox ones but they were a rather eye watering £230!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 09 March 2012, 10:40:22
Quote from: tgm147 on 09 March 2012, 10:07:22
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 09 March 2012, 02:34:09
Quote from: adey2 on 09 March 2012, 01:46:40
today i done nothing but drive to the school in mine and back home, all of 4 miles, giving it a rest after it paseed its mot other day, zip any luck sourcing them bits for your cruise, if not can use the bits i have here and replace sometime

i dont even know what parts to get mate...??? all you said was 2 x 4 prong switches for clutch & brake...???

did u say u needed new discs?? cross drilled & groved £34!!

Do you mind if I ask where you got those from dude? Someone else on here has linked me some Tarox ones but they were a rather eye watering £230!

At £34 I can't see them lasting 5 minutes, you get what you pay for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 09 March 2012, 11:02:06
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 09 March 2012, 01:43:16
drove nearly flat out 130+ from bham via leicester-nottingham

If you keep driving like that on public roads, my sympathy goes out to the poor sod who will be picking up your dismembered body parts from the carriageway (and enivitible those of the innocent people you kill, too).

Not trying to be holier than thou mate, we have all without exception done silly things, but at some point we do have to learn from them, and sadly for some, those lessons sometimes come too late..  130 on the motorway is not on..

Slow down, stay safe :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 09 March 2012, 12:58:24
Filled the boot with stuff.

Put more air in rear tyres

Heard pump run for longer than usual

Looked on Ebay for spring assistors

Wondered how long this one will last

Cried a little

Apologised to those who I promised not to do this to a 4th one

Went back in for more coffee

 :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 09 March 2012, 13:01:17
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 09 March 2012, 12:58:24
Filled the boot with stuff.

Put more air in rear tyres

Heard pump run for longer than usual

Looked on Ebay for spring assistors

Wondered how long this one will last

Cried a little

Apologised to those who I promised not to do this to a 4th one

Went back in for more coffee

 :-[ :-[ :-[

Do I need to book another trip to the seaside with my trusty a-frame already Adrian?  ;D ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 March 2012, 13:55:58
Threw some drop links in the boot ...job done  :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 09 March 2012, 14:17:51
Elite Pete and myself have done both my front wheel bearings.
Job went perfectly for once.

Old were original GM marked KOYO and had done 119,000 miles and were well and truely knackered.

Replaced with genuine GM, also marked KOYO.

Huge difference in feel and ride quality.

Still have an annoying bizarre rattley clunk though.  Not that I really expected this to fix...but hope springs eternal.

Huge thanks to Pete for his help today, much appreciated.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 09 March 2012, 16:29:31
Quote from: twiglet on 09 March 2012, 13:01:17
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 09 March 2012, 12:58:24
Filled the boot with stuff.

Put more air in rear tyres

Heard pump run for longer than usual

Looked on Ebay for spring assistors

Wondered how long this one will last

Cried a little

Apologised to those who I promised not to do this to a 4th one

Went back in for more coffee

 :-[ :-[ :-[

Do I need to book another trip to the seaside with my trusty a-frame already Adrian?  ;D ::) :-X

Easy twig, not yet!!

 :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 09 March 2012, 17:03:04
Checked for a coolant leak .... inconclusive .... :(

Went to fit new bush to drivers door strap .. new one appears to be too small, so greased up the old one and put it back on .. door now moves silently.

Greased all 4 door straps while I was at it.

Removed glovebox in attempt to sort out non-functioning recirc valve ... eventually found all the bits in there, tested each bit, seemed to work, put it all back together, valve now works !!! - Strange :)

Many thanks to KW for his help/advice on the latter job !!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cableguy on 09 March 2012, 17:12:57
Removed windscreen wipers (With my new tool  :P )
Removed Scuttle and dried out that foam pad.
Replaced scuttle and added some sealant.
Re-Fitted passenger front door card.
Put code back into Radio.

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 09 March 2012, 21:54:03
Quote from: eatmydust on 09 March 2012, 13:55:58
Threw some drop links in the boot ...job done  :-X ;D
;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cableguy on 10 March 2012, 13:41:21
Well, another day at the car today.
Changed the cam sensor, so far so good  :y
Gave her an oil and filter change  8)

That should be it for a while now, apart from rear electric windows, seat looms to make my leather heated, rear grab handle lights and find an aerial that fits properly as some on has put a spoiler on so i cant have a proper whip bit.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 10 March 2012, 15:31:02
Brought her home  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 10 March 2012, 16:19:22
put some new wipers on the ones Dan used 3.99 ebay excellent value and work very well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 March 2012, 16:29:41
Removed S/L suspension off the DTi (Thanks to Loo Knee for answering the daft and obvious question midway through!) and replaced with some Bilstein B4's. Suppose I may as well remove the pump when it's next up in the air as well....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 March 2012, 16:55:20
Took off old knackered drop links , boy were they bad  ::) just like the track rod ends  :-X
New ones on , what a treat  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shimmy on 10 March 2012, 17:41:52
Took off my contiwintercontacts.

Put on my Rainsport 2's.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 10 March 2012, 18:32:33
Changed the oil & filter on project CDX estate.Started to remove the wheels intending to take the tyres off and put them on the CDX wheels I have, then refit them. Cant find the locking key anywhere.I believe I may have left it attached to one of the wheel nuts when I went to the MOT station the other day. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 10 March 2012, 18:51:20
Quote from: Albs on 10 March 2012, 18:32:33
Changed the oil & filter on project CDX estate.Started to remove the wheels intending to take the tyres off and put them on the CDX wheels I have, then refit them. Cant find the locking key anywhere.I believe I may have left it attached to one of the wheel nuts when I went to the MOT station the other day. :'(
Hammer & sharp cold chisel jobbie ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: CaptainMorgan on 10 March 2012, 19:05:19
Bought a new glovebox lid to replace the broken one. Took less than a day of owning the car to be irritated by it being permanently open  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 10 March 2012, 21:55:47
Kicked the front left tyre out of frustration only to find another new rattle.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 March 2012, 21:59:23
I replaced the number plate bulb and fixed the glove box handle as one of the pins broke.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:09
Quote from: cableguy on 10 March 2012, 13:41:21
...find an aerial that fits properly as some on has put a spoiler on so i cant have a proper whip bit.  :-[

Search for "Prodrive aerial base" and you'll find the answer ;) A little angled ball that sorts the problem :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:15:16
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D

I knew I was barking up the wrong tree looking for sympathy here  :P :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:16:30
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:15:16
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D

I knew I was barking up the wrong tree looking for sympathy here  :P :P ;D

It's in the dictionary between s41t and syphilis  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:17:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:16:30
It's in the dictionary between s41t and syphilis  ::) ;D

*mutters* I'm taking my ball home! :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:19:46
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:17:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:16:30
It's in the dictionary between s41t and syphilis  ::) ;D

*mutters* I'm taking my ball home! :P

After the amount of sympathy I got over the last 18 months I have every right ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:20:41
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:19:46
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:17:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:16:30
It's in the dictionary between s41t and syphilis  ::) ;D

*mutters* I'm taking my ball home! :P

After the amount of sympathy I got over the last 18 months I have every right ;) ;D

 ;D ;D Not my fault if everyone stopped one word short in the dictionary ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 March 2012, 07:38:40
Took a ride over to the TuBy Chavs yesterday, fitted new gearbox ECU, updated software, gearbox changes a lot smoother now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 March 2012, 09:42:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:15:16
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D

I knew I was barking up the wrong tree looking for sympathy here  :P :P ;D

Could have been worse. Imagine if your cigar had slipped and made a burn in that nice tweed jacket. er.. I assume you were correctly dressed for the occasion?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 09:57:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D
Us three are our own Cripple Clique
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Martian on 11 March 2012, 10:02:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 09:57:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D
Us three are our own Cripple Clique
Make that four of us, I'm still walking the same way I was when we met last year, still can't lift anywhere near what I could do, and still have to lower myself gently when sitting down.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 10:04:07
Both my Omegas I thought to have faults, Exhaust on TBE and 'something broken' on the Silver Bullet. A certain gay bloke, lets refer to him as Mr Rear Bush, turned up, due to my sorry state, but no faults could be found on either, apart from awful brake squeal on the MV6.

So, had a curry with him and a certain used car seller, washed down with a couple of Cobras, and with a single painkiller, I was away with the fairies...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 10:05:19
Quote from: Martian on 11 March 2012, 10:02:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 09:57:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D
Us three are our own Cripple Clique
Make that four of us, I'm still walking the same way I was when we met last year, still can't lift anywhere near what I could do, and still have to lower myself gently when sitting down.  :(
I know you don't own an Omega anymore, but you did, so....

...what is it with Omega owners, all unfit cripples ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Martian on 11 March 2012, 10:10:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 10:05:19
Quote from: Martian on 11 March 2012, 10:02:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 09:57:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D
Us three are our own Cripple Clique
Make that four of us, I'm still walking the same way I was when we met last year, still can't lift anywhere near what I could do, and still have to lower myself gently when sitting down.  :(
I know you don't own an Omega anymore, but you did, so....

...what is it with Omega owners, all unfit cripples ;D
I think the MIG is a bit like an ex, crippling us financially isn't enough...it won't be satisfied until we are proper done  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 March 2012, 10:49:04
+1 from me ther my miggie cost more than moey-vast amount of blood,sweat and tears.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 11 March 2012, 12:17:27
Fitted new track rod arms (Lemforders) to both sides and swopped over winter wheels/tyres back to my Irmschers.Surprised it only took me 1.5 hours to do the lot and that was with a coffee break.

Off to alignment center in morning to get all reset as WIMs franchise so happy days.

Just need to cure this mis fire now then normal service resumed .....until the next Omega Moment ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 11 March 2012, 13:30:21
just sprayed the front bumper got rid of the marks on it :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 March 2012, 15:31:50
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 March 2012, 09:42:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:15:16
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 March 2012, 22:12:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 March 2012, 22:11:49
Took the Jaaaag up to see a friend.. fell off the little lip between his grass and his driveway, over on the side of my foot, twisted my ankle, went down like a sack of spuds and now it's absolute agony; I'm using a dining chair like a zimmer frame.

Add me to the list of forum cripples!  :'(

Ok.... Cripple! :P :P ::) ::) ;D ;D

I knew I was barking up the wrong tree looking for sympathy here  :P :P ;D

Could have been worse. Imagine if your cigar had slipped and made a burn in that nice tweed jacket. er.. I assume you were correctly dressed for the occasion?  :D

 ;D ;D I really do need to get the required garments - sadly the car didn't come with them as I was lead to believe :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2012, 16:01:58
2nd day running, the trip to the scrappies to get some decent bonnet struts, was a failure  :'(

Fixed a problem with the alarm going off on TBE though...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 11 March 2012, 17:26:11
   I found my car under the mole hill I,ve been driving lately. First wash since before Chrimbo. should slice through the air better now without all that filth on it!!  Keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 11 March 2012, 17:26:58
Just done a quick brake fluid change on the mig. Peddle feels well lovely now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 March 2012, 18:29:50
Hand brake shoes checked , all mechanism intact and working . Cleaned the inner drum and sanded the shoes .
Greased all underneath the car by hand .
Brake pipes cleaned and greased.
Sat down / fell asleep .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 11 March 2012, 20:54:57
yesterday, got mine washed and also cleaned inside, then treated it to a good polish and underbonnet detailing, so that she'd look spanking at the VBOA spares day today   :)  I also fitted a new 'Dualfuel' badge obtained at great expense from my local Vauxhall Dealer to the tailgate  :)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/VBOA%20Parts%20Day%202012/IMAG0303.jpg)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 11 March 2012, 21:47:21
Drove it. A lot. Brackley. Bournemouth. London, over the weekend.

I rather hate London. That poxy Hammersmith flyover has buggered the whole road network west out for the smoke.

...and why is there only ever a queue on MY side of the carriageway?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 12 March 2012, 19:59:13
Not so much done to, rather, done for.
Took a nice drive in the camper to Los Gallardos, about 70km North, picked up a trailer that had been 'made' from the back end of a Carlton estate (omega A so it's still a club car) drove that back after pumping up a tire, dropped off at the man who is going to do the repairs to my Carlton estate after a rear end shunt. He seemed happy as larry (once I could make him (morrocan) understand what the trailer was for. He gets all the spares he needs to effect the repair to the boot floor and offside rear chassis member, I get a complete rear suspension subframe to re-furbish and fit to mine once the body repairs are done.
No pics today as I forgot the camera, but will have some tomorrow of the trailer and the car before the work starts.
As a footnote, I will be doing some small stuff to the Elite estate after the 22nd when I'mback in Scotland for a wee while, hopefully get to zoom down to Fife and meet up with Mr. H21 for a tech 2 session.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 12 March 2012, 20:23:14
Starting to doing the cambelt this afternoon. Run out of time and patience. Best just to walk away and start again tomorrow refreshed.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 March 2012, 20:29:40
Quote from: doz on 12 March 2012, 20:23:14
Starting to doing the cambelt this afternoon. Run out of time and patience. Best just to walk away and start again tomorrow refreshed.  :-[

What's going wrong mate. i'm going to start this job soon  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 12 March 2012, 20:42:33
Nothing really. I just didn't realise how long it takes. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 12 March 2012, 21:23:57
    Gave Miggy good wash and rub down, cleaned inside, good day for it.
Uploaded photo's in Omega gallery :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 12 March 2012, 21:37:52
ABS light was often on but the sensors at wheels were right.Later checked the connector of ABS and found some corrosion at the pins. Seems OK.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 12 March 2012, 22:45:51
fitted my nice irmy carbon steering wheel to the mv6.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 13 March 2012, 00:52:55
Quote from: The Red Baron on 12 March 2012, 22:45:51
fitted my nice irmy carbon steering wheel to the mv6.  8)

U Git i want 1 of them for mine  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 13 March 2012, 00:55:26
Quote from: Zippy2012 on 13 March 2012, 00:52:55
Quote from: The Red Baron on 12 March 2012, 22:45:51
fitted my nice irmy carbon steering wheel to the mv6.  8)

U Git i want 1 of them for mine  :'(
Fanchavidozi. ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 13 March 2012, 08:56:47
Quote from: The Red Baron on 12 March 2012, 22:45:51
fitted my nice irmy carbon steering wheel to the mv6.  8)

Don't let TuBy see it, he'll want one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2012, 10:11:58
Quote from: doz on 12 March 2012, 20:42:33
Nothing really. I just didn't realise how long it takes.
I've seen Marks DTM do one in 45mins. Mind you, it was beer-o'clock, which always encourages him ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 13 March 2012, 15:31:43
Mine's finished and all back together. The Forum DVD is excellent and helped me no end. Went to do a oil filter and found I'd been given the wrong one.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 14 March 2012, 15:46:54
Bought 2 sets of OE front pads for £30 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 14 March 2012, 16:26:38
embarassingly reset the emissions light (yet) again - preparing to take Omega on a longer journey from Sandhurst to Oakley Wood Crematorium (between Stratford and Leamington) for (yet) another funeral of a friend -just 69. Then on to the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel.

Hope the old Omega holds up and gives the oil a chance to really get hot after reading all the mayo posts recently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 March 2012, 16:58:23
Quote from: Jimbob on 14 March 2012, 15:46:54
Bought 2 sets of OE front pads for £30 :)
With rivets? Gis a set? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 14 March 2012, 17:57:47
Replaced all 6 plug leads.

Looks like misfire has been cured .Little annoyed existing Magnacor 8mm leads seemed to be the root problem but fingers crossed it fixed.Beru set I got where a real struggle as #6/#4 and #2 plug leads are manufactured almost dead length so lots of swearing getting them on dis pack then into plug well.Assume they must be dead length to avoid reducing current from dispack though !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 14 March 2012, 20:14:11
Tech 2'd the Mig. Headlight level control is indeed the front the wishbone sensor. Hopefully I'll replace it tomorrow if I get time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 14 March 2012, 20:34:57
colour coded my grill and wiper arms they get so dirty and they look better :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 20:55:44
Washed the Silver Bullet, as it was absolutely filthy. The front wheels were black.


Contemplating driving to Chester to steal Jimbob's OE pads ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:41:40
Removed the OSF strutt bearing from AA's car only to find NFF  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 21:43:36
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:41:40
Removed the OSF strutt bearing from AA's car only to find NFF  :-[
NFF = No Fault Found?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:47:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 21:43:36
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:41:40
Removed the OSF strutt bearing from AA's car only to find NFF  :-[
NFF = No Fault Found?

Correct, as smooth as a babies arse.....stripped checked and cleaned, all ok, all balls ok, all races good....so cleaned, fresh grease and re-assembled ready to refit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 14 March 2012, 21:47:09
Shagged the handbrake cable and compensator bar, probably
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 21:49:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:47:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 21:43:36
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:41:40
Removed the OSF strutt bearing from AA's car only to find NFF  :-[
NFF = No Fault Found?

Correct, as smooth as a babies arse.....stripped checked and cleaned, all ok, all balls ok, all races good....so cleaned, fresh grease and re-assembled ready to refit.
I'm amazed that, having seen the size of them, they effectively hold up nearly 2t of car.  They just don't look man enough, though clearly are...


My MV6 is still on original at 185k.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:53:36
Have only ever seen one failed and probably heard of two more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 21:58:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:53:36
Have only ever seen one failed and probably heard of two more.
I know you laughed at mine at Newent a 2 or 3 years back, as they were as dry as an alcohol free pub. Regreased, still going strong :y (and I'm not kind to the suspension components  :-[)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 14 March 2012, 22:03:09
Quote from: bigyin54 on 14 March 2012, 20:34:57
colour coded my grill and wiper arms they get so dirty and they look better :y :y :y :y
Thought the grille was black :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 22:03:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 21:58:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:53:36
Have only ever seen one failed and probably heard of two more.
I know you laughed at mine at Newent a 2 or 3 years back, as they were as dry as an alcohol free pub. Regreased, still going strong :y (and I'm not kind to the suspension components  :-[)

I can only see them failing if they get shite into them.....and there pretty well shielded so unlikely to ever happen.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 14 March 2012, 23:36:51
Roadside repair today : idle is lost absolutely but after some tricking with pedals I could stabilize the RPM and was able to find a proper place to look what could happen. The gum seal of idle valve went wrong (worn off) between the idle valve and the plenum because of which there was some false air sucking. As always my fright was larger than trouble.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 March 2012, 23:48:17
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 22:03:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 21:58:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2012, 21:53:36
Have only ever seen one failed and probably heard of two more.
I know you laughed at mine at Newent a 2 or 3 years back, as they were as dry as an alcohol free pub. Regreased, still going strong :y (and I'm not kind to the suspension components  :-[)

I can only see them failing if they get shite into them.....and there pretty well shielded so unlikely to ever happen.
Creak was defo coming from above the wheel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 March 2012, 00:21:03
Unless it's the bottom ball joint resonating through the spring? Or sumat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 07:57:09
Bottom ball joint is fine to  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 15 March 2012, 08:36:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 March 2012, 16:58:23
Quote from: Jimbob on 14 March 2012, 15:46:54
Bought 2 sets of OE front pads for £30 :)
With rivets? Gis a set? :)

Sorry, they is spoken for
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 15 March 2012, 08:36:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 20:55:44
Washed the Silver Bullet, as it was absolutely filthy. The front wheels were black.


Contemplating driving to Chester to steal Jimbob's OE pads ::)

You'll have to fight Laura for them!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 15 March 2012, 08:39:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 07:57:09
Bottom ball joint is fine to  :y

So what do you think was causing the creak and knock?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 08:39:50
Quote from: Jimbob on 15 March 2012, 08:36:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 20:55:44
Washed the Silver Bullet, as it was absolutely filthy. The front wheels were black.


Contemplating driving to Chester to steal Jimbob's OE pads ::)

You'll have to fight Laura for them!

Excellent, get the mud pit booked!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 08:40:20
Quote from: Auto Addict on 15 March 2012, 08:39:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 07:57:09
Bottom ball joint is fine to  :y

So what do you think was causing the creak and knock?

Got an artifical hip?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 15 March 2012, 08:40:53
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 08:39:50
Quote from: Jimbob on 15 March 2012, 08:36:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 20:55:44
Washed the Silver Bullet, as it was absolutely filthy. The front wheels were black.


Contemplating driving to Chester to steal Jimbob's OE pads ::)

You'll have to fight Laura for them!

Excellent, get the mud pit booked!

I think it would be no contest ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 15 March 2012, 08:44:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 08:40:20
Quote from: Auto Addict on 15 March 2012, 08:39:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 07:57:09
Bottom ball joint is fine to  :y

So what do you think was causing the creak and knock?

Got an artifical hip?

I'm not quite ready for that yet, the car might be though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 March 2012, 10:13:32
Quote from: Auto Addict on 15 March 2012, 08:44:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 08:40:20
Quote from: Auto Addict on 15 March 2012, 08:39:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 07:57:09
Bottom ball joint is fine to  :y

So what do you think was causing the creak and knock?

Got an artifical hip?

I'm not quite ready for that yet, the car might be though ;D
Not sure that will fix it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 March 2012, 10:18:38
We re tightened AA's wb bolts to be sure. Didn't check the creak was still there after though. Did he replicate the noise for you Mark? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 March 2012, 10:41:44
Steering box bolts tight? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 12:12:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 March 2012, 10:18:38
We re tightened AA's wb bolts to be sure. Didn't check the creak was still there after though. Did he replicate the noise for you Mark? :-\

No, he dumped it on the drive and then scarpered!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 March 2012, 12:31:43
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 12:12:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 March 2012, 10:18:38
We re tightened AA's wb bolts to be sure. Didn't check the creak was still there after though. Did he replicate the noise for you Mark? :-\

No, he dumped it on the drive and then scarpered!
He is spritely for his age.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 March 2012, 12:36:17
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 12:12:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 March 2012, 10:18:38
We re tightened AA's wb bolts to be sure. Didn't check the creak was still there after though. Did he replicate the noise for you Mark? :-\

No, he dumped on the drive and then scarpered!

Pikeys, eh? ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 March 2012, 14:11:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 08:39:50
Quote from: Jimbob on 15 March 2012, 08:36:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 20:55:44
Washed the Silver Bullet, as it was absolutely filthy. The front wheels were black.


Contemplating driving to Chester to steal Jimbob's OE pads ::)

You'll have to fight Laura for them!

Excellent, get the mud pit booked!
In a mudpit with Ljay :o

I'll pack my speedos ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 March 2012, 14:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 March 2012, 14:11:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2012, 08:39:50
Quote from: Jimbob on 15 March 2012, 08:36:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2012, 20:55:44
Washed the Silver Bullet, as it was absolutely filthy. The front wheels were black.


Contemplating driving to Chester to steal Jimbob's OE pads ::)

You'll have to fight Laura for them!

Excellent, get the mud pit booked!
In a mudpit with Ljay :o

I'll pack my speedos ;D

Pass the mind bleach when you've finished with it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 15 March 2012, 14:43:15
Fixed the headlight level control. YAY no more annoying messages.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 March 2012, 16:08:12
Yesterday - Got a blow out on the van on my way to getting a service ::)

Today - Replaced the spare. Managed to get a 6 month old Conti (part worn by under 1mm, but as a spare I'm not too worried) for £29 all in with a lifetime guarantee :y

Just waiting for some work to come in now!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 15 March 2012, 16:47:29
Quote from: RobG on 14 March 2012, 22:03:09
Quote from: bigyin54 on 14 March 2012, 20:34:57
colour coded my grill and wiper arms they get so dirty and they look better :y :y :y :y
Thought the grille was black :-\
it was but i didnt like it black so changed it to gold looks cleaner rob  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 15 March 2012, 17:19:59
Spring clean and polish. Rubbed down sunroof frame and repainted

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0311.jpg)

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0312.jpg)

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0313.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 15 March 2012, 17:22:10
Simple stuff today ... oil & filter change   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 15 March 2012, 18:38:57
Apparently I haven't fixed the front headlight level control  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 15 March 2012, 19:24:46
Philbutt - your car looks amazing!!  Great job there!  :y

Well today, I took 'Morticia' to Asda in Derby to get some LPG, at which point she promptly wouldnt restart (battery dead), so thankfully some burly chaps who'd been doing some work on the forecourt pushed her out of the way for me whilst I rang the RAC, who to their credit had a patrolman with me in 10 minutes.  He did some tests on the alternator and battery, and the alternator is faulty, so once he'd put some charge in the battery, I headed off to AVS Vauxhall breakers in Lenton, Nottingham, and got a replacement alternator (with guarantee) for £25  :D

All being well, we'll get that fitted over the weekend, and hopefully I'll have no more flat battery issues - today, due to it being cold (2.5C this morning) and foggy, I had lights, heater, fog lights and radio on, and as the RAC man said, the alternator couldnt cope with such a drain on it, and this was why the car wouldnt restart once I'd fuelled it up.

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 15 March 2012, 19:51:53
have to agree too Phil car looks bloddy clean nearly as clean as Dans  :o :o feel so ashamed not cleaned mine since i brought it yet and that was a couple of months  before Newnet last year but i have had issues that Daz has thankfully sorted  so some tlc is on the cards when time permits ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 15 March 2012, 21:28:23
Good clean and vacuum and added the OOF stickers.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/20120315_103958.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/20120315_103931.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 15 March 2012, 21:30:15
Dropped the sumps off the new AR35, draining out the remaining old ATF, cleaned them out. Spent ages removing traces of old gasket (grrr!) and re-fitted with nice new GM gaskets, ready for a fresh dose of ATF.

Also tightened up the gearbox oil cooler pipe union near the bellhousing, as that was a bit, erm, loose.

Picked up the Mrs, and opened a cold beer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 15 March 2012, 21:32:59
Quote from: Murph on 15 March 2012, 21:28:23
Good clean and vacuum and added the OOF stickers.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/20120315_103958.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/20120315_103931.jpg)

Looks well that. Is it a CDX?

Same colour as mine and like the grey trim instead of colour coded.
That has just convinced me to get a tailgate spoiler
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 15 March 2012, 21:37:30
Cheers Phil, and yep she's a CDX.
The boot spoiler is quite badly scored somehow, it looks like someone gone at it with a vinyl cutting tool!

If you get one make sure you get the adapter for the aerial otherwise to spoiler will hit it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 15 March 2012, 21:37:38
have one for me james  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: marrus69 on 15 March 2012, 21:38:42
Quote from: Murph on 15 March 2012, 21:28:23
Good clean and vacuum and added the OOF stickers.


do the stickers go on the outside off window or inside,just wondered as i have tinted windows
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 15 March 2012, 21:41:53
they go on the inside mate :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 16 March 2012, 01:31:49
credit to you murph very nice and well kept car  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 16 March 2012, 01:35:15
today i will be mainley fitting out the new van.its not a car but its close :y and i may even post a pic of the finished product just to bore you even more :y :y  but its all good fun
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 16 March 2012, 09:00:47
Fitted the new genuine GM/Opel floor mats to SWMBO's Zafira then cracked on with fitting new genuine passenger seat base cover, replacing the one with the large fag burn (not us, there when we bought it)! Looks good it do too!!

Finally plucked up the courage to change the steering wheel airbag, need to do that as the horn buttons had worn through (Common thing over here in Spain, can't think why!?!?!?!)

Don't like working on them explosivey/electrickery things, even when the power is off/disconnected.....residual charge and all that.

Now it looks a lot nicer on the inside, just got a few odds and sods to do on the outside now.

Weather has been nice though, sort of makes you get up and do things.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 16 March 2012, 09:14:05
     Fitted a new battery, yesterday, bought from VX, old one was flat. reading 12.1 volts. Check charge rate over 14 volts.
       The old battery was on the car when I bought it, had car the best part of six years, think it might have been the original. :y 
   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2012, 09:20:49
Changed the bonnet struts back for my original (tired) ones, after the (2nd hand) replacements both failed - they won't even extend without help, and oil pissing out everywhere.

It took both Mrs TB and I to change them - she's a shortarse weakling, and I am equally as useful currently ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 16 March 2012, 09:23:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 March 2012, 09:20:49
Changed the bonnet struts back for my original (tired) ones, after the (2nd hand) replacements both failed - they won't even extend without help, and oil pissing out everywhere.

It took both Mrs TB and I to change them - she's a shortarse weakling, and I am equally as useful currently ;D

She's getting to be quite a little mechanic, bless her :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2012, 09:26:44
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 March 2012, 09:23:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 March 2012, 09:20:49
Changed the bonnet struts back for my original (tired) ones, after the (2nd hand) replacements both failed - they won't even extend without help, and oil pissing out everywhere.

It took both Mrs TB and I to change them - she's a shortarse weakling, and I am equally as useful currently ;D

She's getting to be quite a little mechanic, bless her :y
She wants some pink overalls, but I said Daz would strip her for them...  ...she didn't seem too concerned about this :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 16 March 2012, 13:58:47
Fully serviced Mrs AA's Astra, ready for it's longest trip yet, next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 March 2012, 16:16:09
Took inner front wing off and bashed a dent out , those poxy plastic clips holding the inner wing on just snapped off  >:(
Picked up a brake pad fixing kit for the rear  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 March 2012, 21:07:50
Murph, not seen your Omega before, looks lovely   :y

Well, today I fitted my new 'show plates' to "Morticia" including using new backing plates so that they dont have to be drilled.

Hopefully, as the weather is now starting to warm up, I might feel like doing some proper detailing and jobs on the car   8)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/Morticia%20the%20Omega/IMAG0448.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/Morticia%20the%20Omega/IMAG0446.jpg)

have a good weekend everyone, this weekend we're planning on fitting the replacement alternator and tidying up the LPG connections under the bonnet.

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 16 March 2012, 21:10:05
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 March 2012, 21:07:50
Murph, not seen your Omega before, looks lovely   :y

Well, today I fitted my new 'show plates' to "Morticia" including using new backing plates so that they dont have to be drilled.

Hopefully, as the weather is now starting to warm up, I might feel like doing some proper detailing and jobs on the car   8)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/Morticia%20the%20Omega/IMAG0448.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/Morticia%20the%20Omega/IMAG0446.jpg)

have a good weekend everyone, this weekend we're planning on fitting the replacement alternator and tidying up the LPG connections under the bonnet.

Claire
Off road use only I assume :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 16 March 2012, 21:11:09
I'm sure I posted pics up on VODC Claire... I'd better go check!   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 16 March 2012, 21:16:17
Replaced handbrake cable on mv6 and adjusted up. Tighter than a tight thing now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mark3 on 16 March 2012, 22:32:46
Not today but recently i got my 550cc injectors (i bought new in 2010) actually bloody fitted to my Supra and got the engine bay back together

(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/GT%20limited/GT%20limited%20best%20bits/2012-03-12132132.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 March 2012, 23:35:16
Quote from: RobG on 16 March 2012, 21:10:05
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 March 2012, 21:07:50
Murph, not seen your Omega before, looks lovely   :y

Well, today I fitted my new 'show plates' to "Morticia" including using new backing plates so that they dont have to be drilled.
Claire
Off road use only I assume :)

well, the website I got them off says they are road legal, they have the BS thingy on them, they are correctly spaced and correct font - I've had other cars with 'slogan' plates pass MOT's and Police patrols before now with no problem at all (but I've kept the old plates in the boot just in case  ;)  )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bigtow on 17 March 2012, 19:45:05
fitted my 18" fox racing wheels to my new mv6 estate fitted 3 then my son noticed a split in the side wall of the last wheel so took the car and offending wheel to local sts tyre pros to get them to have a look to find all 4 tyres are fooked  >:( >:( only 3 months old so not happy at having to put the old wheels back on in the pissing rain . i suppose the moral is you get what you pay for so avoid FULLRUN tyres like the plague  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 17 March 2012, 21:06:39
Was working today but managed to wash my car,spray a CDX alloy (silver and then lacquer),fit two tyres to a pair of CD alloys,and make Lazydocker two cups of tea. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 March 2012, 21:51:12
Nothing to my Omega except moving it out of the way but..

Fitted a chargecooler system to a friends MR2, then got the Jag up in the air and on to the chassis trolleys, started stripping down the rear end to drop the subframe and IRS setup, pulled all the wheels off and stripped half a ton of plastic and assorted bobbins off the boat anchor (V12) up front. Oh and drained the fuel tank.

Then rearranged the garage and moved all the racking to the side so that we could push it in far enough to shut the garage door  ;D and discovered that trying to push a car on chassis trolleys is like pushing the most wayward Tesco trolley you've ever had, with 1700Kg of inertia...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 March 2012, 23:56:07
Quote from: Albs on 17 March 2012, 21:06:39
Was working today but managed to wash my car,spray a CDX alloy (silver and then lacquer),fit two tyres to a pair of CD alloys,and make Lazydocker two cups of tea. ;D

Hmm... Thanks for that :y :y Got as far as Marks Tey before I turned around to go back and do another job ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 18 March 2012, 00:13:27
Quote from: Lazydocker on 17 March 2012, 23:56:07
Quote from: Albs on 17 March 2012, 21:06:39
Was working today but managed to wash my car,spray a CDX alloy (silver and then lacquer),fit two tyres to a pair of CD alloys,and make Lazydocker two cups of tea. ;D

Hmm... Thanks for that :y :y Got as far as Marks Tey before I turned around to go back and do another job ::)

Kerching. :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 March 2012, 00:53:56
Quote from: Albs on 18 March 2012, 00:13:27
Quote from: Lazydocker on 17 March 2012, 23:56:07
Quote from: Albs on 17 March 2012, 21:06:39
Was working today but managed to wash my car,spray a CDX alloy (silver and then lacquer),fit two tyres to a pair of CD alloys,and make Lazydocker two cups of tea. ;D

Hmm... Thanks for that :y :y Got as far as Marks Tey before I turned around to go back and do another job ::)

Kerching. :y :)

Yep, although a contract job so got to wait a few weeks ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 March 2012, 09:19:54
Quote from: geoffr70 on 16 March 2012, 21:16:17
Replaced handbrake cable on mv6 and adjusted up. Tighter than a tight thing now

Hopefuly its not!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 March 2012, 11:06:18
Fitted new rear brake pad pins and anti squeal plate thingies on the back ....ten min job , no more squeal . If only all jobs were as easy as that  ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: CaptainMorgan on 18 March 2012, 17:01:33
Glove box fixed - it stays shut now :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 March 2012, 17:11:53
Finally put the tax disc and number plates back on the MR2 and took it for a shake-down now the interior is back together. Boy that car needs an alignment! (No surprise, having had all the suspension arms off recently ;D) It steers from the rear somewhat..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2012, 19:12:48
Got the Silver Bullet dirty. Very dirty. Looks like I've been rallying in it.

Had an oil level warning, so got to find a dealer around here as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 18 March 2012, 19:15:34
i washed mine, makes a change!!!!

 :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 18 March 2012, 19:23:07
Fitted wheel arch "boxes" kindly supplied by Twiglet

I was going to paint them to match, but thought they looked ok anyway and wouldnt show any "dinjes"
(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0315.jpg)  (http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0316.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dazzerM on 18 March 2012, 19:32:58
Removed the Laguna splitter off the front bumper that the previous owner must have thought looked rather dashing but my view was some what different  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 18 March 2012, 19:49:10
got replacement carpet and all trim for load area even carpet off rear seats cost me £15  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 18 March 2012, 19:55:29
used £70 worth of fuel went to see my poorly big brother up in suffolk did i keep to speed limit at these prices i thought 'dangle berries' go for it lifes to short, but glad i dont use her every day its just reached £144.9 and weve not had the buget yet bastards
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 18 March 2012, 20:39:41
just put my oof sticker on
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 19 March 2012, 10:48:16
following on from being rescued by the RAC on Thursday, 'Morticia' now has a replacement alternator fitted which is working fine and still charging properly when the lights, etc, are on.

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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2012, 10:58:53
Shoudl ahev said, pretty sure I aheva  spare in the garage......somewhere!.

Certainly have the bits to fix one (bearings and reg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2012, 11:40:54
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2012, 10:58:53
Should have said, pretty sure I have a spare in the garage......somewhere!.

Certainly have the bits to fix one (bearings and reg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 19 March 2012, 11:44:38
Changed oil and filter after 6000 km, needed a new one for a long journey coming this week
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: venom on 19 March 2012, 12:47:52
Stripped all the old knackered suspension of my new Elite & slung it all in the bin, then took all the suspension for my old CDX which has only been on for a few months & stuck it all on the Elite  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 March 2012, 18:31:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2012, 19:12:48
Got the Silver Bullet dirty. Very dirty. Looks like I've been rallying in it.

Had an oil level warning, so got to find a dealer around here as well.
Oh here we go... I'm not going under that thing for at least 6months.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 19 March 2012, 18:43:31
Spent all day making after market parts fit. I've been rebuilding the VW engine and honestly nothing has bloody fitted. Bolts to long, holes out of line. It's been a right ballsache all sodden day. I can't believe how long it's taken me to achieve very little    :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 18:58:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2012, 18:31:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2012, 19:12:48
Got the Silver Bullet dirty. Very dirty. Looks like I've been rallying in it.

Had an oil level warning, so got to find a dealer around here as well.
Oh here we go... I'm not going under that thing for at least 6months.  ::)

Just get him to take it through the car wash on the under body clean first ;) Although .. Silver Bullet is the Rusty Bullet isn't it? Might come out having had some significant 'lightening' carried out ;D

Remember to take the aerial off though if it's got a whip. Mine didn't survive the car wash on Sunday.  :-[ :-[ (Although I can't unscrew the aerial part anymore anyway :( )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 March 2012, 19:09:00
Quote from: doz on 19 March 2012, 18:43:31
Spent all day making after market parts fit. I've been rebuilding the VW engine and honestly nothing has bloody fitted. Bolts to long, holes out of line. It's been a right ballsache all sodden day. I can't believe how long it's taken me to achieve very little    :( :(
Reading through Haynes on her old polo, there is talk of not undoing the head bolts, or the block will warp. Or something along those lines anyway....????

Right, I thought. That's getting sold then. Wtf? (16v 1.4cc petrol)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 March 2012, 19:10:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 18:58:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2012, 18:31:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2012, 19:12:48
Got the Silver Bullet dirty. Very dirty. Looks like I've been rallying in it.

Had an oil level warning, so got to find a dealer around here as well.
Oh here we go... I'm not going under that thing for at least 6months.  ::)

Just get him to take it through the car wash on the under body clean first ;) Although .. Silver Bullet is the Rusty Bullet isn't it? Might come out having had some significant 'lightening' carried out ;D

Remember to take the aerial off though if it's got a whip. Mine didn't survive the car wash on Sunday.  :-[ :-[ (Although I can't unscrew the aerial part anymore anyway :( )
I reckon it'll hold more water in the body work than wash of muck. More of a rusty sponge one might say. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 March 2012, 19:47:23
Utilised the extra horses now the CAT is no more!!!  :y

Cheers Loo Knee!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 March 2012, 19:53:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2012, 19:47:23
Utilised the extra horses now the CAT is no more!!!  :y

Cheers Loo Knee!

Ooh, tell us more. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 March 2012, 20:16:18
Well there's no requirement to have a Cat on a diesel as they only have a Smog test at the MOT, however, there was some talk of a visual inspection being introduced into the revised MOT test which means that the Cat would need to exist.

So following on from a thread on here from one of our European members with a 2.5 TD, Loo Knee has worked out the best way to remove the innards from the Cat and weld it back together in a non-obvious way so that the MOT tester won't spot it.

Now have both the cars De-cated which helps a lot with the pulling away from standstill and improves MPG, especially on the motorway, it also paves the way to a remap....  ::)

Oh and should add that it's sharper more defined steering now it's been Pollybushed!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 19 March 2012, 20:51:06
finally fitted out the omega van ready for tools now
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/paullovejoy/newvan009.jpg)

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/paullovejoy/newvan002.jpg)

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/paullovejoy/newvan003.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2012, 20:55:23
Removed the wishbones from AA's car and pressed the rear bushes out (using a good vice and a little heat), there not to bad although one is slightly worse than the other.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 19 March 2012, 20:56:24
That's a big 'un Paul!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 19 March 2012, 20:58:17
have to have a big van Jon becuase i  only have a little willy ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 21:06:29
Think you've got more shelf space in your van than I have in my whole garage.. house even! ;D

P.S. Fancy coming and making me some shelving? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 19 March 2012, 21:11:04
cant wait to get my tools on them lol roll on tommorrow you can never have enough tools lmao what a knob i am at times
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 21:29:40
You're right about one thing.. I bought a Myford metal lathe at the weekend  ;D

Really do need to build some nice wooden racking and a workbench in the garage, though!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2012, 21:54:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 21:29:40
You're right about one thing.. I bought a Myford metal lathe at the weekend  ;D

Really do need to build some nice wooden racking and a workbench in the garage, though!

Quite fancy a Colchester, Myford or Harrison myself!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 March 2012, 22:09:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2012, 21:54:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 21:29:40
You're right about one thing.. I bought a Myford metal lathe at the weekend  ;D

Really do need to build some nice wooden racking and a workbench in the garage, though!

Quite fancy a Colchester, Myford or Harrison myself!  :y

They bring back memories of a previous life ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2012, 23:43:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 21:29:40
You're right about one thing.. I bought a Myford metal lathe at the weekend  ;D

Really do need to build some nice wooden racking and a workbench in the garage, though!

New toy. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 23:51:01
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2012, 23:43:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 March 2012, 21:29:40
You're right about one thing.. I bought a Myford metal lathe at the weekend  ;D

Really do need to build some nice wooden racking and a workbench in the garage, though!

New toy. :D

Yup  :y Just have to arrange to go and pick it up .. and then find space for it somewhere!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 19:18:26
Dismantled Front Pass Suspension...

Found knackered top mount, notchy bearing race.

Attempted to remove without removing the shock....but must be missing a trick, or its not possible with mv6 suspension, as could get nowhere near enough clearance to remove the mount.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 March 2012, 19:31:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 19:18:26
Dismantled Front Pass Suspension...

Found knackered top mount, notchy bearing race.

Attempted to remove without removing the shock....but must be missing a trick, or its not possible with mv6 suspension, as could get nowhere near enough clearance to remove the mount.
Can't see that working... :-\

Remove stub axle with shock to preserve camber?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 March 2012, 19:33:22
Unless spring compressors needed to pull the spring down?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 19:36:00
even with compressors, as per http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=100478.0

Wasnt happening for me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 20 March 2012, 19:37:16
I'm sure from memory there's another nut which sits on top of the top bush. If you undo it you will need spring compressors. Unless you want to play Zebedee. Which could turn out a bit messy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 19:55:21
yes there is....compressors were used, but shape of shock + spring, even with as much compression as I could apply, the mount was not coming out.

Dropped the shock, jobs a goodun.
new parts due tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 March 2012, 19:57:33
Well mine need doing, I know the top barings are badly pitted after re greasing them when fitting new suspension. I had no replacements so had to refit them. Suprised to see this problem given the mileage, but then it had LA springs as well so maybe the suspension on the car when it came to me was not original from the factory.

Not only has the spring got to be compressed/ got out the way somehow, but the strut has to be compressed as well, or the shaft will still be up through the mount. Can't see there being room on the omega tbh. The mount in the wing is too enclosed I'd of thought.

Maybe master can show us at Newent. In fact I'll do one side, he can do the other. £5 says I win. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 20:06:03
Earlier in this thread he has done it on AA's car.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 March 2012, 20:36:07
visited shaft balance.. he escaped from my hands .. weather 18 celcius (not minus) and the vibration whan I move in the mornings was lost.. >:(  so I couldnt show him.. but when turning the rear wheels I see left rear wheel have some play so visited a geometry shop and repaired it.. :-\ 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 March 2012, 21:20:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 20:06:03
Earlier in this thread he has done it on AA's car.....

Don't know why. It needed rearward bushes anyway. Although its never wise to doubt the master.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 March 2012, 23:05:53
Prepared my car for mot so stuck a new number plate on .... easy  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 21 March 2012, 00:30:47
Removed new front discs from boot and placed in hallway to remind me to get the bloody things fitted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 21 March 2012, 01:29:05
Quote from: doz on 21 March 2012, 00:30:47
Removed new front discs from boot and placed in hallway to remind me to get the bloody things fitted.

i did mine too today crossdrilled groved & vented pair for £34!! brand new  :y

if you service the rears god dam the shoes are fiddley to replace!!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 21 March 2012, 01:32:58
fitted a full set of discs, new shoes & pads all round, repainted calipers ready for the 19s to be fitted!!

& did a 170mile road trip to pick up the 19" alloys just got to repaint & fit them tomorrow  :y

then i ask somone to upload some pix for me  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 08:10:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 March 2012, 21:20:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 20:06:03
Earlier in this thread he has done it on AA's car.....

Don't know why. It needed rearward bushes anyway. Although its never wise to doubt the master.

Now then Mr Gizer, as you know, I had to check the top mount on AA's car as it had been diagnosed as faulty.

This was done without affecting the camber setting and can be done (not to hard either).

You do need to pop the ball joint and unclip the brake pipe and ABS wire, then its easy.....all without disturbing the camber setting.

On AA's car, I have also (since doing the top mount) popped the rear bushes out (awaiting new ones), one was fine, the other beginning to split but by no means totaly buggered.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 March 2012, 10:11:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 08:10:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 March 2012, 21:20:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 20:06:03
Earlier in this thread he has done it on AA's car.....

Don't know why. It needed rearward bushes anyway. Although its never wise to doubt the master.

Now then Mr Gizer, as you know, I had to check the top mount on AA's car as it had been diagnosed as faulty.

This was done without affecting the camber setting and can be done (not to hard either).

You do need to pop the ball joint and unclip the brake pipe and ABS wire, then its easy.....all without disturbing the camber setting.

On AA's car, I have also (since doing the top mount) popped the rear bushes out (awaiting new ones), one was fine, the other beginning to split but by no means totaly buggered.
;D so my fiver is safe then? ;D

Has the creak gone though?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 11:09:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 March 2012, 10:11:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 08:10:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 March 2012, 21:20:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 20:06:03
Earlier in this thread he has done it on AA's car.....

Don't know why. It needed rearward bushes anyway. Although its never wise to doubt the master.

Now then Mr Gizer, as you know, I had to check the top mount on AA's car as it had been diagnosed as faulty.

This was done without affecting the camber setting and can be done (not to hard either).

You do need to pop the ball joint and unclip the brake pipe and ABS wire, then its easy.....all without disturbing the camber setting.

On AA's car, I have also (since doing the top mount) popped the rear bushes out (awaiting new ones), one was fine, the other beginning to split but by no means totaly buggered.
;D so my fiver is safe then? ;D

Has the creak gone though?

Who knows, its not back together yet  ;D

I think your fiver is doomed as clearly its a key requirement to reqturn the vehcile to the same state as before you started...... ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: saltyone on 21 March 2012, 15:00:28
removed the power sounder as it was starting to play up  :( surprisingly easy to do. 15 Min's max  :y looked a right muppet with it going of in my hands so i chucked it in next doors fish pond  :D its ok no fish in there plus they moved out 6 weeks ago  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 March 2012, 17:26:39
Quote from: saltyone on 21 March 2012, 15:00:28
removed the power sounder as it was starting to play up  :( surprisingly easy to do. 15 Min's max  :y looked a right muppet with it going of in my hands so i chucked it in next doors fish pond  :D its ok no fish in there plus they moved out 6 weeks ago  :y

;D hurts my ears when they go off. rather loud.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 March 2012, 17:31:26
 :-X
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 11:09:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 March 2012, 10:11:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 08:10:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 March 2012, 21:20:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 20:06:03
Earlier in this thread he has done it on AA's car.....

Don't know why. It needed rearward bushes anyway. Although its never wise to doubt the master.

Now then Mr Gizer, as you know, I had to check the top mount on AA's car as it had been diagnosed as faulty.

This was done without affecting the camber setting and can be done (not to hard either).

You do need to pop the ball joint and unclip the brake pipe and ABS wire, then its easy.....all without disturbing the camber setting.

On AA's car, I have also (since doing the top mount) popped the rear bushes out (awaiting new ones), one was fine, the other beginning to split but by no means totaly buggered.
;D so my fiver is safe then? ;D

Has the creak gone though?

Who knows, its not back together yet  ;D

I think your fiver is doomed as clearly its a key requirement to reqturn the vehcile to the same state as before you started...... ;D ;D ;D :y
I will see to it that only my side has an irmscher spring. No compressors needed.  :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 March 2012, 17:39:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 March 2012, 17:31:26
:-X
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 11:09:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 March 2012, 10:11:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2012, 08:10:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 March 2012, 21:20:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 March 2012, 20:06:03
Earlier in this thread he has done it on AA's car.....

Don't know why. It needed rearward bushes anyway. Although its never wise to doubt the master.

Now then Mr Gizer, as you know, I had to check the top mount on AA's car as it had been diagnosed as faulty.

This was done without affecting the camber setting and can be done (not to hard either).

You do need to pop the ball joint and unclip the brake pipe and ABS wire, then its easy.....all without disturbing the camber setting.

On AA's car, I have also (since doing the top mount) popped the rear bushes out (awaiting new ones), one was fine, the other beginning to split but by no means totaly buggered.
;D so my fiver is safe then? ;D

Has the creak gone though?

Who knows, its not back together yet  ;D

I think your fiver is doomed as clearly its a key requirement to reqturn the vehcile to the same state as before you started...... ;D ;D ;D :y
I will see to it that only my side has an irmscher spring. No compressors needed.  :-X ;D
ps iirc the least bugged one was on the creaky side. Wasn't sure if it had failed, or if there was a thin piece of rubber sticking up from a moulding mark. Pas side was buggered though, so that was that.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 21 March 2012, 18:07:22
hehehehehe. Just started my 79 Suzuki x-7 for the first time in over 6 months and disappeared in a cloud of two stroke smoke. Giggles.  ;D ;D ;D Went 3rd kick as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 March 2012, 22:49:29
Put something heavy in the back..

(http://i42.tinypic.com/3ak55.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2012, 22:52:38
Lost my rag with the dimwits who run the roads down this way, rather retards, and in the process highlighted a potential problem with the gearbox that needs looking at  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 March 2012, 23:02:51
Quote from: saltyone on 21 March 2012, 15:00:28
removed the power sounder as it was starting to play up  :( surprisingly easy to do. 15 Min's max  :y looked a right muppet with it going of in my hands so i chucked it in next doors fish pond  :D its ok no fish in there plus they moved out 6 weeks ago  :y

 ;D ;D ;D


Quote
its ok no fish in there
have a look in the morning they might be floating  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 22 March 2012, 23:34:31
Battled with "stick a v8 in it" 's tourer for the last couple of evenings.

Cam cover gaskets, plugs, leads. Drop links. Scuttle sealed. Wishbone bushes checked.

Poor old girl had some seized stripped and odd bolts under the bonet. Egr bracket bolt seized, had to remove the drivers side lifting eye bracket to get the egr off and deal with the seized bolt at a bench/vice. Re fitting? Well, it's a lot more of a bastard bolt than the bastard bolt. Put it that way.

Never had to cut a drop link off before. Angle grinder job.

Test drive was Very satisfying though. Manual, with a very nice exhaust note, and a lovely whistle/whine from the engine cam wheels. Window down all the way. Baaaaaaw. ;D

Bit of a step at 4k though. Possible multi ram issue. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: buttsy19 on 23 March 2012, 14:36:55
Renewed the power steering fluid, as the old was like water and smelt rather burnt, next job is autobox fluid change, anyone know where i can get the gaskets from or are they cheap enough from the stealers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 March 2012, 14:39:19
There's a chap in the back of the AutobahnStormers mag who sells the set of auto box gaskets plus filter for about £30 plus postage, if you're a member. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 March 2012, 15:18:46
Too the front calipers off the Jag..

Damned if I can get the discs off, though  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 23 March 2012, 15:34:51
Took for a drive to meet Omega Luver at the pub. Jolly nice it was to
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 23 March 2012, 19:59:47
Went on a trip with my family to visit my parents, 400 km, sweet driving, no problem, 14 years old omega drives like a brand new one. Can't stop loving it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: grain.ben on 23 March 2012, 22:03:24
replaced both front door strap bushes. hey presto, no more cracking noises!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 24 March 2012, 19:11:05
fitted replacement NCDC2013, and A CID ....   and then discovered a wiring fault....  intermittent CID...  mostly not working....   wiggling plug around and pulling loom  found that it worked only in a certain position....  so, loom chopped, spliced and plug replaced...  (huge thanks to RobG for having a spare one and the presence of mind to make me take it with me ! )

bingo it all works, and looks wonderful, FINALLY i can see what the sat nav is trying to tell me,  FINALLY i can actually read the trip computer data....    YAAAAYYYYY    chuffed to flippin bits////


casualties....   lost 1 screw down the steering column, another behind the vents,   and one of the steering column cowl screws has vanished....  need to visit a scrappy and obtain said screws....   


and the NCDC doesn't have a broken front....  so no more rattle.... and it sits in the facia properly....      and the disc cart all works....   good grief i'm pleased !!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 March 2012, 19:25:00
Wahaaay. Good stuff max. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 24 March 2012, 19:25:44
Glad you`re happy (or should I say overly elated ;D) Max. Nice to meet you. :y :y
Assume it was a dodgy wire in your loom then :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 24 March 2012, 19:26:05
So was that why the last one didn't work...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 24 March 2012, 19:28:08
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 March 2012, 19:26:05
So was that why the last one didn't work...?
Think it may have been a Vectra based jobbie Chris
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 March 2012, 20:00:18
Swapped the winter wheels for the summer ones - damn the alloys are heavy compared to the steelies with winter tyres!
Tried to undo the whip aerial again and gave up as it just goes round and round and round and .. whoops.
Donated a set of rear pads to a friend who turned up with his DTi making odd noises - that'll be because the 105,000 mile rear pads had disintegrated then.
And took this off the Jag:

(http://i41.tinypic.com/nog8y8.jpg)

(The axle set obviously, not the T56 6 speed in the picture ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 24 March 2012, 20:01:14
Well the thought has occurred to me,  gonna see if TB has a bit of time to play with it again....  the dodgy loom would definitely have screwed up the attempt to pair the CID....  so.....     it would cheer twiglet up no end if i could hand him a known workable unit at the essex meet....  or at least he'd know for sure one way or another....




also, even more thanks to  Rob for the battery......   will fit that tomorrow.....   much appreciated.....  (and the practice set of fog lamps for lens polishing experiments...  )







Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 24 March 2012, 21:01:00
Quote from: doz on 23 March 2012, 15:34:51
Took for a drive to meet Omega Luver at the pub. Jolly nice it was to

Yeah nice afternoon for it also went fir a meal with mrs lover and drunk too much give the mig a wash and polish tomorrow  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 24 March 2012, 21:53:44
fitted new rear box,had to break out the cutting equipment tho,luckily i have a long extension lead,and then popped over to corby to do eatmydust's thermostat and coolant bridge,so busy afternoon and evening but worth it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 24 March 2012, 22:03:12
Used a sonic toothbrush to clean some of that nasty green stuff that gathers around the rubber's around the windows  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 24 March 2012, 22:06:00
was it the wifes sonic toothbrush  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 24 March 2012, 22:07:45
Quote from: martin42 on 24 March 2012, 22:06:00
was it the wifes sonic toothbrush  :D ;D
nope just my old one  ;D  ( worked well too lol  8)  )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 24 March 2012, 22:09:31
I would have thought anyone who had seen me brushing my cars "teeth" would think im crazy  :D   :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2012, 22:24:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 March 2012, 19:26:05
So was that why the last one didn't work...?
Its faulty. I've seen this unit twice, and both times, I've come to the conclusion that its either breaked (my opinion) or a non Omega one (not convinced).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 March 2012, 22:28:58
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 24 March 2012, 22:09:31
I would have thought anyone who had seen me brushing my cars "teeth" would think im crazy  :D   :D ;D

Someone bought me a car detailing electric toothbrush type thing for Christmas a couple of years back. They must have thought I was crazy. I thought they were crazy..  ::)

Haven't got round to using it yet. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2012, 22:33:08
Fixed the Kawasaki so I can ride it. Shame I'm not well enough to  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 24 March 2012, 22:39:57
Frustrating isn't it? I smashed myself up 5 years ago. Got wiped out by a tractor. It was 3 years before I could I ride again and then I had to modify the gear change. It's was 3 years of getting fed up not riding.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 March 2012, 23:28:34
Today I have mostly been removing the molten remains of aplastic sack from around the exhaust, of all the cars on the M42 on a Friday afternoon why does the rather bag have to blow infront of my car?

Anyway, went and rode something with 100% less maintenance in the afternoon, my horse!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 March 2012, 23:44:06
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 March 2012, 23:28:34
Today I have mostly been removing the molten remains of a plastic sack from around the exhaust, of all the cars on the M42 on a Friday afternoon why does the rather bag have to blow infront of my car?

Anyway, went and rode something with 100% less maintenance in the afternoon, my horse!

Smells rank when that happens.......drives you insane!
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Post by: MaxV6 on 24 March 2012, 23:48:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2012, 22:24:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 March 2012, 19:26:05
So was that why the last one didn't work...?
Its faulty. I've seen this unit twice, and both times, I've come to the conclusion that its either breaked (my opinion) or a non Omega one (not convinced).

you might well be right....   it was the fact that when last we tried it we got nothing on the screen at all....   but the first time we did it, at the wycombe meet, it did at least show something on the screen, (dark blue background with writing on it as i recall, no idea what the writing said though....  )  even if tech 2 had no communication with it... 



we took Dave's suggestion last time that it might be blank because it was in pure as driven snow virgin mode....   at face value, having no real reason to suspect the car's loom.





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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 24 March 2012, 23:52:05
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 March 2012, 22:28:58
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 24 March 2012, 22:09:31
I would have thought anyone who had seen me brushing my cars "teeth" would think im crazy  :D   :D ;D

Someone bought me a car detailing electric toothbrush type thing for Christmas a couple of years back. They must have thought I was crazy. I thought they were crazy..  ::)

Haven't got round to using it yet. ::)
Does do a pretty good job of cleaning tbh... Just feels a bit daft to use a dental toothbrush when i'm sure there is a proper tool to remove such things that gather on a car after time...
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 25 March 2012, 09:24:18
I bet an el-cheapo electric Tesco Value range electric toothbrush would be great for cleaning in all those hard to get at bits, when I cleaned my car the other week, I couldnt clean in all the letters on the badges, so summat like that which can get in small places sounds ideal  :)
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Post by: Victor Meldrew on 25 March 2012, 13:11:57
Glad someone else is as OCD as me. Was out with toothbrush, nail brush and a wallpaper brush yesterday cleaning all the green crap of my car.  You could have put seeds in the roof gutters and have had two lovely window boxes of flowers growing with all the crap that was in there.
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 25 March 2012, 15:33:55
Quote from: mauriceheath on 25 March 2012, 13:11:57
Glad someone else is as OCD as me. Was out with toothbrush, nail brush and a wallpaper brush yesterday cleaning all the green crap of my car.  You could have put seeds in the roof gutters and have had two lovely window boxes of flowers growing with all the crap that was in there.
  ;D ;D  I thought i was the only one who washed green stuff off their car with a electric toothbrush lol...
 Does work well though does't it mauriceheath :y
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Post by: Murph on 25 March 2012, 17:30:52
Today I removed the dealer-fitted Ericsson phone kit (anyone want it? lol) and wired in a bass box for a little extra oomph. This evening I'll be setling in to watch a DVD of a couple of handy types wielding spanners.

Tomorrow... Cambelt!
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2012, 19:01:38
Washed them both, before the hosepipe ban kicks in.  The MV6 was absolutely filfthy after a week in Somerset, and the front wheels as black as Hotel21's humour.  Need to polish the glass, as the sun was out, so got some streaks on the glass.
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Post by: MaxV6 on 25 March 2012, 20:06:40
washed and polished the mv6


nice clean and shiny
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Post by: Elite_L0ver on 25 March 2012, 20:11:55
Quote from: MaxV6 on 25 March 2012, 20:06:40
washed and polished the mv6


nice clean and shiny

mines getting VIP Treatment tomorrow hope weathers the same :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 25 March 2012, 20:15:51
Changed the gear shift cable bushes on the MR2.. remembered what a pig it was to do last time (d'oh!), dropped one twice (grr), skinned my knuckles .. and found out why the back end felt so wayward (that tends to happen when a trailing link bolt is loose  :-[ )
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 25 March 2012, 23:30:36
did a 380 mile round trip this weekend, stayed at mum's in Hertfordshire last night, then today drove down to Suffolk to see 'Twiglet' and aquire a few spares and cross his palms with beer tokens   :)

Roll on Easter so that we can start fitting the newly aquired goodies   8)

Claire
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Post by: andyc on 25 March 2012, 23:49:14
I seem to have slipped with the disc cutter


(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/paulscar093.jpg)

See what happens when i'm left alone with power tools............................. anyone want there car serviced

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Post by: aaronjb on 25 March 2012, 23:54:19
 ;) What was it?
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Post by: andyc on 26 March 2012, 00:08:57
a car ;D
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Post by: geoffr70 on 26 March 2012, 00:20:37
Washed, squeegeed (is that a word?), shammied. Then a bloody tree decides to shit all over it.
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Post by: aaronjb on 26 March 2012, 00:28:19
Quote from: andyc on 26 March 2012, 00:08:57
a car ;D

(http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif)

I meant which model  :P ;D ;)
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Post by: Elite_L0ver on 26 March 2012, 00:33:44
Quote from: geoffr70 on 26 March 2012, 00:20:37
Washed, squeegeed (is that a word?), shammied. Then a bloody tree decides to shit all over it.

Sure it was not a bird had them do that and sunroof open  ;D I was pi33ed off  :'(
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Post by: Jimbob on 26 March 2012, 14:34:21
Did my second front suspension top mount.

Both done now.

1st was fubar, 2nd very tired.

So much smoother now.
VX prices are extortionate at about £100 a side, used febi from my local factor at £38 a side for mount and race :y  Very pleased with the results.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 26 March 2012, 14:45:53
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 March 2012, 14:34:21
Did my second front suspension top mount.

Both done now.

1st was fubar, 2nd very tired.

So much smoother now.
VX prices are extortionate at about £100 a side, used febi from my local factor at £38 a side for mount and race :y  Very pleased with the results.

Has it stopped the knocking James?
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Post by: Jimbob on 26 March 2012, 14:51:53
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 March 2012, 14:45:53
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 March 2012, 14:34:21
Did my second front suspension top mount.

Both done now.

1st was fubar, 2nd very tired.

So much smoother now.
VX prices are extortionate at about £100 a side, used febi from my local factor at £38 a side for mount and race :y  Very pleased with the results.

Has it stopped the knocking James?

Good question....doing the worst side hadnt...
but ive just done my test route, and nothing so far..

That said, when I did the 1st side, it was 24 hours before it knocked and rattled again, very strange.

fingers crossed :y  steering is certainly much smoother, with less roughness transmitted to the car.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 26 March 2012, 14:58:51
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 March 2012, 14:51:53
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 March 2012, 14:45:53
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 March 2012, 14:34:21
Did my second front suspension top mount.

Both done now.

1st was fubar, 2nd very tired.

So much smoother now.
VX prices are extortionate at about £100 a side, used febi from my local factor at £38 a side for mount and race :y  Very pleased with the results.

Has it stopped the knocking James?

Good question....doing the worst side hadnt...
but ive just done my test route, and nothing so far..

That said, when I did the 1st side, it was 24 hours before it knocked and rattled again, very strange.

fingers crossed :y  steering is certainly much smoother, with less roughness transmitted to the car.

Good stuff :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 26 March 2012, 15:06:37
At last , some engine detailing done today then tyre walls were blacked .
Nice to do a job on the car without swearing at it and having greasy hands  8)
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Post by: doz on 26 March 2012, 18:49:57
No car stuff but I slapped a tax disc and fixed the alarm on the Trumpy ready for the first Pools quay on Wednesday
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 26 March 2012, 19:42:27
old phone kit removed from 'Morticia', but lack of decent Torx 30 meant that glovebox is still in situ, so install of Parrot kit is stalled until we can get some new tools tomorrow and carry on with the job.

Whilst all that is being done, we'll also fit the nice new centre console parts we got from 'Twiglet' yesterday   :y
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Post by: Elite_L0ver on 26 March 2012, 20:03:07
Gave her a wash and Wax she *SPARKLE* again ;D

(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh610/omega_lover1/temporary-13.jpg)

(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh610/omega_lover1/temporary-12.jpg)

(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh610/omega_lover1/temporary-11.jpg)

(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh610/omega_lover1/temporary-10.jpg)

1 very proud owner now clean the kids Sh*t out now tomorrow and clean windows  ;D :D
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Post by: Jimbob on 27 March 2012, 16:52:29
Repaired my drivers CDL motor...

Ahhh the luxury of central locking again :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2012, 19:28:06
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 March 2012, 16:52:29
Repaired my drivers CDL motor...

Ahhh the luxury of central locking again :)
Something so simple (as in non essential) is such a PITA when its not working ;D
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Post by: Jimbob on 27 March 2012, 19:36:34
indeed, its seems a far bigger pain than it is to lock using the button from the back seat :(

still all sorted now :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2012, 19:42:02
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 March 2012, 19:36:34
indeed, its seems a far bigger pain than it is to lock using the button from the back seat :(

still all sorted now :)
When mine completely failed, I never bothered locking it ::)

Most of my failures have been it would lock, but not quite unlock, which doesn't sound so bad, but it becomes a luxury when its fixed.
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 27 March 2012, 21:34:05
following on from yesterday, Parrot kit is now fully installed in the Omega and working fine, so I'm happy with that.  Not had time to change the interior bits yet, we're thinking of changing the stereo head unit to a silver one to match the MV6 interior bits we got off of Twiglet on Sunday  ;)
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Post by: Murph on 27 March 2012, 23:06:31
Cam belt done.
Bonnet release cable replaced (used a Carlton one - needed modding a bit!)
Bass box hooked up.

I found that my auxiliary air injection pipework has a non working one way valve, but after a dig in the archives I can see that it's nothing to worry about.
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Post by: tgm147 on 28 March 2012, 17:58:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2012, 19:42:02
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 March 2012, 19:36:34
indeed, its seems a far bigger pain than it is to lock using the button from the back seat :(

still all sorted now :)
When mine completely failed, I never bothered locking it ::)

Most of my failures have been it would lock, but not quite unlock, which doesn't sound so bad, but it becomes a luxury when its fixed.

Mine has started doing this. It's rather annoying when you set the alarm off opening the door too. Although at night and depending where I leave it, it's not locked.
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Post by: Omega_Dan on 28 March 2012, 21:33:22
Spent the day working on the astra. Did an oil and filter change, general light and levels check, good valet, Undesealed sills and wheel arches. Went to fit some new indicator bulbs only to find you need to remove the bumper, then the headlight!!! so i thought stuff that. ;D
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Post by: Amigo on 28 March 2012, 22:16:51
Front discs/pads, one cv boot gaiter & all wheels refurbed on the Passat. Gleaming with a machine polish, will probably look filthy again by the weekend!!!! :D
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Post by: ZacVegas on 29 March 2012, 20:27:10
Taxed the old girl and discovered I need a new front door lock motor  ???
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2012, 20:30:33
Spent £130 on gas today :(
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Post by: Johnny English on 29 March 2012, 20:48:42
Swapped my alloys from 17" to 16". I often go to the neighbour Ukraine to fill up my tanks and several times met some really deep potholes over there.
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Post by: feeutfo on 29 March 2012, 21:39:43
Bodged the exhaust, again.
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Post by: aaronjb on 29 March 2012, 21:44:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2012, 21:39:43
Bodged the exhaust, again.

You're getting like TB with his dishwasher ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 30 March 2012, 18:40:46
Took the battery off the V6 and put in on charge.
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Post by: doz on 30 March 2012, 18:43:48
Fixed the headlight level issues at last  :P
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 March 2012, 18:47:10
Driving it again without greasy hands and watching all the numpties run the petrol pumps dry  >:(
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Post by: martin42 on 30 March 2012, 19:46:23
put £40 of petrol in,just incase as i might need to use car at short notice in the next week or so,and had her cleaned and then polished her again  :)
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Post by: Johnny English on 30 March 2012, 19:52:15
Today I did nothing.  :D :D :D
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Post by: Elite_L0ver on 30 March 2012, 19:59:36
Quote from: eatmydust on 30 March 2012, 18:47:10
Driving it again without greasy hands and watching all the numpties run the petrol pumps dry  >:(

I know its fookin rediclous there is no strike yet and 99% of pumps by me are dry even asda a woman drained last 0.07p out of deasl today when I put 15 quid of unleaded in and then she threw a strop when she was asked to pay for it  :-\ what are people doing wierdos  :y

THERE IS NO STRIKE YET PEOPLE



Today I layed new lawn down in the sun then asda for fuel and chilled  :y
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Post by: Amigo on 30 March 2012, 20:35:00
2 new rear tyres on the little Toledo, £60 or £72 with the happy vat!!!!!! 8)
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Post by: mark3 on 30 March 2012, 20:54:38
Not today but in the last 3 days on omega i fixed oil leak, cured exhaust blow/blanked off egr, fitted new o/s/f wheel bearing, new o/s/f wish bone and new front shocks and got front wheel alignment looked at, camber ok (adjusted to max negative) castor now ok (as it was out) and tracking adjusted too... im happy bunny.
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Post by: plym ian on 30 March 2012, 21:13:34
put it through car wash and then 5 mins down the road power sounder started on one must remove bloody thing :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2012, 21:57:14
Finished the half done reversing sensor install on a Laguna..
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Post by: Brikhead on 31 March 2012, 11:51:47
Not my car exactly, more some of my customers! :y
This week has seen me :-

Finishing off the conversion of a '98 automatic Renault Scenic into a manual vehicle to fix auto box and headgasket faults.
Fixing a misfire and inlet leak on a '99 1.6 Corsa.
Take a year 2000 Lancer estate for M.O.T.
A clutch change on an '05 Kia Sportage diesel.
Diagnose non-starting on an old Escort van.

Quite a busy week really so it looks like things are finally picking up after the Christmas lull...
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Post by: noel on 31 March 2012, 12:04:52
replaced the washer on the thermo cooling fan switch as rubber insert had perished and was leaking slightly,now going for a quick blurt down the bypass for a test drive to make sure  :D :y
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Post by: doz on 31 March 2012, 12:09:46
I'm running out of things to fix  :-[ :-[Well things that I can afford to fix. Why is there always so many days left at the end of the money  ;)
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Post by: noel on 31 March 2012, 12:21:38
Quote from: doz on 31 March 2012, 12:09:46
I'm running out of things to fix  :-[ :-[Well things that I can afford to fix. Why is there always so many days left at the end of the money  ;)
oh the joys of motoring  ;)
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Post by: darkangel51n on 31 March 2012, 14:07:45
Got water/sponge/shampoo carried bucket to car and.......watched while the wife washed the said miggy  :y :y :y
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Post by: MaxV6 on 31 March 2012, 14:58:08
had a go at polishing headlamp lens on driver's side...     it's better than it was, but still not perfect.....  ouch my hands.... even with a drill loaded with apolishing head and some compound it takes some doing....

is there a how to on this???   if not why not?  :y
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Post by: RobG on 31 March 2012, 15:03:17
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90643.0
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Post by: MaxV6 on 31 March 2012, 15:30:39
thanks rob... i looked in the wrong bit.... 

using a couple of  polishing heads, some care, and a couple of different grades of cutting/polishing compound , makes a huge difference....   what i've not been brave enough to do yet,  is take the wet and dry to the lens....      i'll save that for another day i think..... 
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Post by: Elite_L0ver on 31 March 2012, 15:33:09
Jetwashed waxed and polished AGAIN!!!!! but looks good

Quote from: RobG on 31 March 2012, 15:03:17
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90643.0

this next for the headlight to sort out  :y :y ;D  tomorrow  ;D :D ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 March 2012, 16:04:26
Tried to free off the stuck tie rod jam nut on the MR2.

Failed.

Grump.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 March 2012, 16:27:59
Both O2 sensors & air flow meter replaced on the 2.2 , have a contact with a Tech 2 & replaced these on his advice car ran well before, but even sweeter now.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 31 March 2012, 16:32:09
Cleaned the inlet manifold on my 2.2 DTi, not a very nice job at all, it was full of thick, sticky oil and exhaust soot :(

Pity you can't block the EGR on the Desmond Wheesel
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 March 2012, 16:34:43
Fitted new rear bushes to the AA's wishbones and re-fitted them.

Also did the cam cover gaskets on it

Sorted a seized HID level sensor actuator arm.

Need to bleed the brakes I think as they are a bit spongey!
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Post by: VXL V6 on 31 March 2012, 17:14:00
Fitted charged battery on V6, just need to add fuel now!  ::) ;D

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Post by: Jimbob on 31 March 2012, 18:29:47
fixed a rattley door pin in big blue.
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Post by: geoffr70 on 31 March 2012, 19:38:11
Quote from: Jimbob on 31 March 2012, 18:29:47
fixed a rattley door pin in big blue.

I need to do that.

Thought about that ^

Managed to break the 20 mpg barrier around town.
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Post by: MaxV6 on 31 March 2012, 22:34:10
Quote from: geoffr70 on 31 March 2012, 19:38:11
Quote from: Jimbob on 31 March 2012, 18:29:47
fixed a rattley door pin in big blue.

I need to do that.



ditto, front passenger door think's it's a football fan's rattle.

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Post by: symes on 31 March 2012, 22:49:03
started fitting tyriodal lpg into mig-replacing cylinder tank Finish tomorrow and get checked tuesday. :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 31 March 2012, 23:15:00
Fitted new exhaust mid sections. Thanks to TB for his help and hostipality. :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2012, 09:24:05
Quote from: Jimbob on 31 March 2012, 18:29:47
fixed a rattley door pin in big blue.
I replaced the insert around mine. Was great for about 2 months, then rattle rattle rattle. Grrrrrr!
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2012, 09:26:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 March 2012, 23:15:00
Fitted new exhaust mid sections. Thanks to TB for his help and hostipality. :)
Enjoyed it, actually being able to actually do something for a change. Regretting it this morning, currently soaking in a hot bath, and have popped some pills  :-[

But for first time in 2 months, felt a (small) sense of being able to be useful :D
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Post by: aaronjb on 01 April 2012, 16:46:23
Went to go out for some breakfast and .. swore at it because it wouldn't start. Then realised I'd parked it 3" from the fence with no hope of getting to the crank sensor. So..

Pushed it (on my tod) up the slope of my drive (break me that was hard!), got the scuttle off, jacked it up, skinned my knuckles, fingers, arms, replaced the crank sensor..

Discovered that you have to be a bloody octopus to get the scuttle back on again, lost one of the little plastic screw things (bugger), put the wipers back on, checked it started, off the jack, went for a drive and...


A bloody great split appeared in the windscreen!

FFS. Does anyone have any matches?  >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 April 2012, 20:16:48
Quote
you have to be a bloody octopus to get the scuttle back on 
;D

Yep you do , i took the wiper motor assembly out as well ...must of took someone a good half hour to think how to make that fit  ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 April 2012, 21:07:03
Tried to rub some scratches out with some rubbing paste , ended up making the scratch deeper ....ham fisted
wannabe car painter  >:( oh well at least its not rusty  ;) ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 01 April 2012, 21:54:43
Hoovered out both the tractors and summoned up the energy to wash one of them. Also removed several boxes of networking stuff from the boot of mine... goes a little better now  ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 April 2012, 23:16:39
Washed all 3 and fixed Mrs. KW's sticky central locking.

Took the Westfield for a thrashing over to Mother KW's for a roast dinner. :-*
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 April 2012, 23:25:53
Hoovered, washed, polished, scrubbed and treated the leather, swapped the rear bumper with a freshly tidied one and topped up the oil :y

All in aid of the big day tomorrow when it hopefully gets plated for another year 8)

Only got two immediate jobs to do int morning... swap a pink headlight bulb (fortunately I've got a couple of spare ones :-X), and temporarily fix the EML/emissions lights and try to establish wtf is going on with the speedo :-\ all before 10am.
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 01 April 2012, 23:42:26
I had my omega recovered today after it began to fire on three out of four cyls  as i put came out of a roundabout and a huge plume of white smoke filled my rear view mirror...pulled into a lay by..temp gauge was only reading 90 degrees .let it cool down..put 5 litres of water in.....turned the key and there was a sudden huge cloud of white smoke out of the exhaust as it tried to turn over..so stopped,,,turned ignition off  and had it recovered to my local garage....strange realy i only had the head gasket replaced 18 months ago and only done 6000 miles since then,,,,,,on thursday i travelled 220 miles up the motorway without missing a beat....so now have to wait and see what the real damage is....??????????????????  my poor old miggy  :'( :'(
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Post by: feeutfo on 02 April 2012, 00:16:19
Left it on the drive. No oof, no car jobs. Gardening and house jobs, including tidy up the garage.
Oh no actually, that's a lie, while tidying the garage I found and re fitted the power sounder after Kev soldered in new battery's for me. Bless him.

 A nice confident "PIP" emitted as it was plugged in. :)

Cheers Kev. :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 00:20:33
Damn! I knew I meant to do something while I had the scuttle off >:(

Oh well.. take it off again next weekend and see how many more little plastic clips I can lose and whether I make the crack in the windscreen grow any longer..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 08:55:28
Watched that split creep another 4" across the windscreen on the way to work.. any bets on how long it takes before it makes it all the way across? (Anyone know how much a screen is?)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 09:19:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 08:55:28
(Anyone know how much a screen is?)

And the answer to that question is.. drumroll please!

£497.44 fitted. :o

May as well buy a whole new car!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 02 April 2012, 12:03:26
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 09:19:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 08:55:28
(Anyone know how much a screen is?)

And the answer to that question is.. drumroll please!

£497.44 fitted. :o

May as well buy a whole new car!

what about going through the insurance?  Usually less then £100 excess and it wont affect your NCB
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 12:57:47
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 02 April 2012, 12:03:26
what about going through the insurance?  Usually less then £100 excess and it wont affect your NCB

No glass cover :( The Omega has been TPF&T the last couple of years on account of the lack of NCB on that policy.. darn.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 02 April 2012, 14:17:06
Not a car but I got a new petrol strimmer to go and terrorise the garden with!!!! She's a Bute. Nice and light with auto feed and pull start. Finished of in contrasting Orange and Aluminium finish  ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2012, 14:55:57
Finally plated for another years' work 8) Had to do the speedo and headlight sooner than expected, ie today ::) but all sorted and working correctly.  :y

Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 09:19:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 08:55:28
(Anyone know how much a screen is?)

And the answer to that question is.. drumroll please!

£497.44 fitted. :o

May as well buy a whole new car!
try FG Barnes in Guildford for the screen, got tailgate window from them for a realistic price then go to Addisson Windscreens on Walnut Tree Close, Guildford to fit it, again sensible money :y

Addisson might have a screen in stock if no luck at FG Barnes :-\

Also recall a recent post about screen prices, CliffoB perhaps :-\, and iirc the numbers were alot closer to the £150-£200 mark. If you like I'll have a go at fiiting it for £50 plus materials :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 April 2012, 14:57:55
Local independents around here do them for the 100-150 mark
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 15:13:51
Thanks guys - Al, Addisson Windscreens are much more reasonable as you say!

Just need to get to & from Guildford tomorrow, now (£8 on the train .. or take the easy option and find a taxi ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 02 April 2012, 17:03:10
just put towing rubbers in the springs then found out the schocks had gone but had a set here so put them on ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 02 April 2012, 17:05:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 09:19:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 08:55:28
(Anyone know how much a screen is?)

And the answer to that question is.. drumroll please!

£497.44 fitted. :o

May as well buy a whole new car!
£60 with the insurance ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_X on 02 April 2012, 18:09:42
Timing belt
Water pump
Thermostat
Temp sensor
Crank pulley oil seal
Both cam cover gaskets
Spark plugs
Oil cooler
Oil filter
Aux belt and tensioner
Cleaned breathers
Air filter
New coolant header tank

Started Friday evening and finished lunchtime Today..........she's running quite sweet now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 02 April 2012, 20:43:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 12:57:47
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 02 April 2012, 12:03:26
what about going through the insurance?  Usually less then £100 excess and it wont affect your NCB

No glass cover :( The Omega has been TPF&T the last couple of years on account of the lack of NCB on that policy.. darn.

I was watching summat on telly the other day about insurance, and sometimes 3PTF is dearer then FC, as the insurers assume that someone who is 3PFT takes a lower level of cover as they dont care about their car as much and is more of a risk.

If its a while till your MOT, it might be worth shopping around or increasing your insurance cover to get FC, and therefore get windscreen cover.

FWIW, I bought a car with a broken screen, and eventually claimed on my insurance last year for a new screen - luckilly our 'Classic & Trade' policy means we have no glass excess  :)  So far, in 3-4 years, we've had 2 Cavalier screens, one DeLorean screen, one Astra Convertible screen and a screen repair on another of our Cavaliers.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 21:06:03
Yep - the last couple of years, TPF&T was cheaper (started out with a 'we'll mirror your discount' and now have 2yrs NCB) but next renewal it looks like FC will be cheaper than TPF&T by a considerable margin.

The crack didn't grow any on the way home - perhaps I should just drive around with it like that for a while.. though I can't quite get past the feeling that it's meant to be part of the crash structure stiffness (I believe?) and with a big crack in it .. it can't be all that stiff!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2012, 21:46:43
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 21:06:03
Yep - the last couple of years, TPF&T was cheaper (started out with a 'we'll mirror your discount' and now have 2yrs NCB) but next renewal it looks like FC will be cheaper than TPF&T by a considerable margin.

The crack didn't grow any on the way home - perhaps I should just drive around with it like that for a while.. though I can't quite get past the feeling that it's meant to be part of the crash structure stiffness (I believe?) and with a big crack in it .. it can't be all that stiff!
The cyincs out there may well suggest that it's easier to glue the screen in than fit it properly,  and therefore cheaper ::)

It does stiffen the shell somewhat though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 17:15:45
Drove it (complete with new windscreen from the other day - thanks to Al for the pointer!) to Westcott just off the A41 via lots of little windy country roads (fun!) on the way there and the A41 on the way back.

Does everyone around there drive like a complete muppet, or did I just run into more than my fair share?  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 April 2012, 18:10:30
Removed the bonnet to help keep the engine cool , bit noisy though  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 April 2012, 18:18:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 17:15:45
Drove it (complete with new windscreen from the other day - thanks to Al for the pointer!) to Westcott just off the A41 via lots of little windy country roads (fun!) on the way there and the A41 on the way back.

Does everyone around there drive like a complete muppet, or did I just run into more than my fair share?  :o ;D
The old MOD test site Venture Business Park?  My old stomping ground - 20yrs ago, you would have seen a little yellow Maestro van blasting around on the ragged edge ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 18:27:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2012, 18:18:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 17:15:45
Drove it (complete with new windscreen from the other day - thanks to Al for the pointer!) to Westcott just off the A41 via lots of little windy country roads (fun!) on the way there and the A41 on the way back.

Does everyone around there drive like a complete muppet, or did I just run into more than my fair share?  :o ;D
The old MOD test site Venture Business Park?  My old stomping ground - 20yrs ago, you would have seen a little yellow Maestro van blasting around on the ragged edge ::)

That's the one - all been dug up and rearranged since the last time I was there - very posh bits of road in there now, but still lots of clearly ex-MOD structures around.. reminds me of growing up when my Dad was in the RAF :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 April 2012, 18:29:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 18:27:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2012, 18:18:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 17:15:45
Drove it (complete with new windscreen from the other day - thanks to Al for the pointer!) to Westcott just off the A41 via lots of little windy country roads (fun!) on the way there and the A41 on the way back.

Does everyone around there drive like a complete muppet, or did I just run into more than my fair share?  :o ;D
The old MOD test site Venture Business Park?  My old stomping ground - 20yrs ago, you would have seen a little yellow Maestro van blasting around on the ragged edge ::)

That's the one - all been dug up and rearranged since the last time I was there - very posh bits of road in there now, but still lots of clearly ex-MOD structures around.. reminds me of growing up when my Dad was in the RAF :)
Not been in there for 10yrs, and that was for some rallying.  Obviously, 20yrs ago, they were still doing stuff that I can't say.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 18:32:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2012, 18:29:57
Not been in there for 10yrs, and that was for some rallying.  Obviously, 20yrs ago, they were still doing stuff that I can't say.

There's definitely nothing superspecialsecret going on there now, although it's getting money pumped into it from somewhere - there's a massive solar farm installed now (and a sign proudly proclaiming that the whole place is powered by renewable energy), a brand new guard hut (or whatever the civvie term for that is ;D).. and a new road running through the middle of the old airfields (so the way to the stuff on the far side is no longer around the old peri track)

I chuckled when I saw the sign for Banbury on the A41 and your comments on the area sprang to mind.. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Amigo on 05 April 2012, 18:47:42
Well i won't be washing either of them. Seems it's ok for me to pay the immigrants to!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2012, 21:02:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 15:13:51
Thanks guys - Al, Addisson Windscreens are much more reasonable as you say!

Just need to get to & from Guildford tomorrow, now (£8 on the train .. or take the easy option and find a taxi ;D)
:y
For reference what was the cost in the end?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 21:04:51
Quote from: taxi al on 05 April 2012, 21:02:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 15:13:51
Thanks guys - Al, Addisson Windscreens are much more reasonable as you say!

Just need to get to & from Guildford tomorrow, now (£8 on the train .. or take the easy option and find a taxi ;D)
:y
For reference what was the cost in the end?

Including VAT and having them come to me instead of vice versa, about £270 - would have been more (+£70) if they'd had to replace the rubber trim.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 April 2012, 21:07:03
Nipped into my local, friendly MOT station and booked an MOT for next week as I'll be handing the van keys over to an employee in the next 10 days or so :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2012, 21:11:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 21:04:51
Quote from: taxi al on 05 April 2012, 21:02:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 April 2012, 15:13:51
Thanks guys - Al, Addisson Windscreens are much more reasonable as you say!

Just need to get to & from Guildford tomorrow, now (£8 on the train .. or take the easy option and find a taxi ;D)
:y
For reference what was the cost in the end?

Including VAT and having them come to me instead of vice versa, about £270 - would have been more (+£70) if they'd had to replace the rubber trim.
:-y

Not too bad then allowing for the call out;-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2012, 21:18:15
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 April 2012, 21:07:03
Nipped into my local, friendly MOT station and booked an MOT for next week as I'll be handing the van keys over to an employee in the next 10 days or so :y :y
:o

Brave. I wouldn't let me drive my car, let alone anyone else :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 April 2012, 21:20:34
Quote from: taxi al on 05 April 2012, 21:18:15
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 April 2012, 21:07:03
Nipped into my local, friendly MOT station and booked an MOT for next week as I'll be handing the van keys over to an employee in the next 10 days or so :y :y
:o

Brave. I wouldn't let me drive my car, let alone anyone else :-X

Van keys, not car ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2012, 21:26:52
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 April 2012, 21:07:03
Nipped into my local, friendly MOT station and booked an MOT for next week as I'll be handing the van keys over to an employee in the next 10 days or so :y :y

 ::) that wasn't quite my point.

P.S not sure what my phone is doing tonight. Thought I was starting to get used to this touch screen android malarkey :-\ apparently I'm not ::) and no it's not a gay phone :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 April 2012, 23:46:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2012, 18:32:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2012, 18:29:57
Not been in there for 10yrs, and that was for some rallying.  Obviously, 20yrs ago, they were still doing stuff that I can't say.

There's definitely nothing superspecialsecret going on there now, although it's getting money pumped into it from somewhere - there's a massive solar farm installed now (and a sign proudly proclaiming that the whole place is powered by renewable energy), a brand new guard hut (or whatever the civvie term for that is ;D).. and a new road running through the middle of the old airfields (so the way to the stuff on the far side is no longer around the old peri track)

I chuckled when I saw the sign for Banbury on the A41 and your comments on the area sprang to mind.. ;)
Reading.... And Slough (Slouding) area makes Banbury look like Toffville. Sorry, just does. :(

New rear vented discs and oe pads all round ordered from Andyc. Should be here next week. Ebc green stuff, tried, tested, soon to be binned. Shite!

OH, and most importantly, the prices Andy quoted are considerably cheaper than my dealer was quoting on 10% discount for trade customers. (items ordered not on tc)

We should bare him in mind more often I think. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 April 2012, 04:26:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2012, 23:46:21
We should bare him in mind more often I think. :y
That's why I haven't bothered with a TC card ;) It's only a 100 mile round trip to visit Andy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 06 April 2012, 10:18:46
Hi all got my omega back yesterday after it blew the head gasket last friday.....2nd one in 18 months it appears that last time it blew they did not skim the head and it was like a wavy ocean and they used an after market gasket...i still paid them for the skimming which they did not do...but hey thats life.This time a very good friend of mine who runs his own work shop did it for me....head skimmed...genuine head gasket....drill out and heli coiled the 2 broken manifold studs that the previous garage had snapped off....new cam belt kit with tensioners...water pump...cam cover gasket...oil and filter..antifreeze..so all great now and drives spot on...glad to have her back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 06 April 2012, 16:56:23
i have just finished changing the fuel tank that some idiot who fitted lpg sytem drilled through the top, no wonder petrol never seemed to last long, thanks for new tank red baron splendid job
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 06 April 2012, 17:04:51
Have just scrubbed and washed my set of CDX alloys which are now waiting to go onto the car  :y

Also removed all the damn little stones that sit nicely inbetween the tread  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 April 2012, 17:20:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2012, 23:46:21
Reading.... And Slough (Slouding) area makes Banbury look like Toffville. Sorry, just does. :(

I thought something similar as I drove down from the M4 via Winkfield et al; how can such nice looking villagey type places be right next to Bracknell. Oh to have the cash to live in the nice little villagey bits!

Quote
New rear vented discs and oe pads all round ordered from Andyc. Should be here next week. Ebc green stuff, tried, tested, soon to be binned. Shite!

Still waiting on my rear pads from Andy :( he was having some delays getting them in.. and I'm sure I posted at the time not to bother with anything less than Yellowstuff ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 April 2012, 17:35:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 April 2012, 17:20:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2012, 23:46:21
Reading.... And Slough (Slouding) area makes Banbury look like Toffville. Sorry, just does. :(

I thought something similar as I drove down from the M4 via Winkfield et al; how can such nice looking villagey type places be right next to Bracknell. Oh to have the cash to live in the nice little villagey bits!

Quote
New rear vented discs and oe pads all round ordered from Andyc. Should be here next week. Ebc green stuff, tried, tested, soon to be binned. Shite!

Still waiting on my rear pads from Andy :( he was having some delays getting them in.. and I'm sure I posted at the time not to bother with anything less than Yellowstuff ;)

You did, although these where... well, not free. But they where sitting on another car doing nothing, along with the dimpled groved discs. So on they went. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 April 2012, 17:45:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 April 2012, 17:35:31
You did, although these where... well, not free. But they where sitting on another car doing nothing, along with the dimpled groved discs. So on they went. :)

You can't argue with free I suppose! Well.. you can, clearly ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 April 2012, 18:18:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 April 2012, 17:35:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 April 2012, 17:20:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2012, 23:46:21
Reading.... And Slough (Slouding) area makes Banbury look like Toffville. Sorry, just does. :(

I thought something similar as I drove down from the M4 via Winkfield et al; how can such nice looking villagey type places be right next to Bracknell. Oh to have the cash to live in the nice little villagey bits!

Quote
New rear vented discs and oe pads all round ordered from Andyc. Should be here next week. Ebc green stuff, tried, tested, soon to be binned. Shite!

Still waiting on my rear pads from Andy :( he was having some delays getting them in.. and I'm sure I posted at the time not to bother with anything less than Yellowstuff ;)

You did, although these where... well, not free. But they where sitting on another car doing nothing, along with the dimpled groved discs. So on they went. :)

So, what were the issues with them, out of interest? Heavy car for green stuff, IMHO. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 April 2012, 20:02:58
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 April 2012, 18:18:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 April 2012, 17:35:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 April 2012, 17:20:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2012, 23:46:21
Reading.... And Slough (Slouding) area makes Banbury look like Toffville. Sorry, just does. :(

I thought something similar as I drove down from the M4 via Winkfield et al; how can such nice looking villagey type places be right next to Bracknell. Oh to have the cash to live in the nice little villagey bits!

Quote
New rear vented discs and oe pads all round ordered from Andyc. Should be here next week. Ebc green stuff, tried, tested, soon to be binned. Shite!

Still waiting on my rear pads from Andy :( he was having some delays getting them in.. and I'm sure I posted at the time not to bother with anything less than Yellowstuff ;)

You did, although these where... well, not free. But they where sitting on another car doing nothing, along with the dimpled groved discs. So on they went. :)

So, what were the issues with them, out of interest? Heavy car for green stuff, IMHO. :-\
Dead and unresponsive from cold. Lacking bite when warm, not great when hot, fade far too easily with a horrible buzz/grumble when giving it some. Can't get anywhere near tc pads performance before the pedal starts to sink to the floor after remarkably little abuse.
 You might think change the fluid, but non of these traits where present with tc pads just days before, apart from the usual.... Fairly hopeless tbh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 06 April 2012, 21:33:39
Hi all...after getting my omega back yesterday with head gasket replaced......i now had to go out today and buy a new battery...more money..but she is worth it   :y :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 07 April 2012, 07:17:04
Working out if I can get a Camon Scarifier into the back of it - looks doubtful though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 07 April 2012, 07:18:56

forget that actually - non starter - it will have to be Signum
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 April 2012, 10:24:02
Changed a rear central locking motor that has been niggling for about a year on and off. What a PITA!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MrMoffat on 07 April 2012, 10:51:10
Quote from: yar244 on 06 April 2012, 21:33:39
Hi all...after getting my omega back yesterday with head gasket replaced......i now had to go out today and buy a new battery...more money..but she is worth it   :y :'(

Absolutely  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 April 2012, 14:30:52
Sitting in traffic watching the temp needle like a hawk ....all is well  :)

Drove it till it ran out of petrol , but the 20 miles was worth every smile per mile  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 07 April 2012, 15:10:13
Cleaned two lots of sick out the back of the Alhambra  :( Had to get the wet and dry vacuum out to get rid of the smell. Not impressed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 April 2012, 14:05:19
Driving driving driving  :) :) :) :) it dont get better than this with the temp gauge behaving as it should , going to need more tyres at this rate . SWMBO is happy now as i dont have greasy hands to maul her with  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Macduff on 08 April 2012, 14:11:00
Changed my wheels from old school prefacelift MV6 wheels to facelift Elite wheels :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 08 April 2012, 15:59:13
 Been giving all the tow bar electrics a good clean and checked they are working OK.
   What I did notice, is, that the rubber hangers holding the back box on, had perished and split, only put then on in Feb last year when replaced my exhaust, from Eternalcar. Replaced with the old VX rubber hangers, which are in better condition and a lot older, will replace all the others before MOT.
 others seem OK at the minute.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2012, 16:24:52
Quote from: DaveA on 08 April 2012, 15:59:13
Been giving all the tow bar electrics a good clean and checked they are working OK.
   What I did notice, is, that the rubber hangers holding the back box on, had perished and split, only put then on in Feb last year when replaced my exhaust, from Eternalcar. Replaced with the old VX rubber hangers, which are in better condition and a lot older, will replace all the others before MOT.
 others seem OK at the minute.   
The Eternal hangers are shite.  I only get the exhaust pieces from there, ancillaries from elsewhere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 April 2012, 17:17:13
Bought a set of new (to me) shocks and springs for the Westfield.

Went to a Westfield meet. 2 of us turned up in the proper vehicle. rather lightweights. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2012, 17:24:13
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 April 2012, 17:17:13
Went to a Westfield meet. 2 of us turned up in the proper vehicle.
Bit like the local ABS meet we have near here - only Mike Bloodworth and I turn up in Vauxhalls, let alone 'eligible cars' ;D.  The rest turn up in Audis, Porsche, Dodge Rams, transits etc ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 April 2012, 17:35:51
Spent several hours today fitting a new catalytic converter/down pipe with flexi to #1 daughters MK2 clit.

Why don,t aftermarket parts ever fit first time around :'(  Alignment holes for heat sheild is in totally the wrong place and the securing holes for the cat to the cars original bracket are a mile away.

Ended up having to remove the entire other 2 sections of the exhaust to get it all back in some sort of resemblance of a correct fit.In the process managed to shear off 2 out of the 3 bolts that hold the stupid ali rear box mounting .Now have to wait until Monday until I can get a couple of drill bits to get the busted bits out then hopefully it will be back together.Local speedy place wanted £185=00 to replace ,but managed to get part from Mr.Exhaust for £75=00 delivered so suppose I can put up with bit of agro .

Any exhaust fitters around that can answer this question for me.?? 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 April 2012, 17:39:59
Woops pressed button tooo quickly. ;D ;D ;D

When I removed the original cat/downpipe there was NO gasket between the exhaust manifold and the downpipe.Although pipe has a definite flange and sits tight to the manifold sure this cannot be a gas tight seal.   I have fitted waht was given in kit which looks like a "brillo pad " between the downpipe and exhaust manifold. :-\  Is this correct  or should there be NO gasket seal as before.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 20:40:24
Did my first oil and filter change today. Absolute piece of piss :)

Got to say though it was the first time I'd been under the car with it on ramps and stands. Don't like it  :-[ I mean don't get me wrong I took all precautions..... up on ramps, chocls, axel stands in place in case it fell, jack stand in place in case it fell and one wheel under each side but christ i hated it. Thank God at College I know they have hydraulic lifts!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 21:18:46
Quote from: amba on 08 April 2012, 17:39:59
Woops pressed button tooo quickly. ;D ;D ;D

When I removed the original cat/downpipe there was NO gasket between the exhaust manifold and the downpipe.Although pipe has a definite flange and sits tight to the manifold sure this cannot be a gas tight seal.   I have fitted waht was given in kit which looks like a "brillo pad " between the downpipe and exhaust manifold. :-\  Is this correct  or should there be NO gasket seal as before.

9x out of 10 it will have a gasket as its a pattern part but make sure you got some exhaust paste as well you may need it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 21:26:59
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 20:40:24
Did my first oil and filter change today. Absolute piece of piss :)

Got to say though it was the first time I'd been under the car with it on ramps and stands. Don't like it  :-[ I mean don't get me wrong I took all precautions..... up on ramps, chocls, axel stands in place in case it fell, jack stand in place in case it fell and one wheel under each side but christ i hated it. Thank God at College I know they have hydraulic lifts!

For an omega baron WOW first one be safer than sorry or Ott
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 21:31:20
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 21:26:59
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 20:40:24
Did my first oil and filter change today. Absolute piece of piss :)

Got to say though it was the first time I'd been under the car with it on ramps and stands. Don't like it  :-[ I mean don't get me wrong I took all precautions..... up on ramps, chocls, axel stands in place in case it fell, jack stand in place in case it fell and one wheel under each side but christ i hated it. Thank God at College I know they have hydraulic lifts!

For an omega baron WOW first one be safer than sorry or Ott

Yep, appearances can be deceptive  ;D

To be honest it's the only thing I've put off knowing I had to get under the car but it has to be done so I got down and dirty.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 22:45:37
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 21:31:20
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 21:26:59
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 20:40:24
Did my first oil and filter change today. Absolute piece of piss :)

Got to say though it was the first time I'd been under the car with it on ramps and stands. Don't like it  :-[ I mean don't get me wrong I took all precautions..... up on ramps, chocls, axel stands in place in case it fell, jack stand in place in case it fell and one wheel under each side but christ i hated it. Thank God at College I know they have hydraulic lifts!

For an omega baron WOW first one be safer than sorry or Ott

Yep, appearances can be deceptive  ;D
To be honest it's the only thing I've put off knowing I had to get under the car but it has to be done so I got down and dirty.  :y

Yep lol ;D :y

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 21:31:20
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 21:26:59
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 20:40:24
Did my first oil and filter change today. Absolute piece of piss :)

Got to say though it was the first time I'd been under the car with it on ramps and stands. Don't like it  :-[ I mean don't get me wrong I took all precautions..... up on ramps, chocls, axel stands in place in case it fell, jack stand in place in case it fell and one wheel under each side but christ i hated it. Thank God at College I know they have hydraulic lifts!

For an omega baron WOW first one be safer than sorry or Ott

Yep, appearances can be deceptive  ;D

To be honest it's the only thing I've put off knowing I had to get under the car but it has to be done so I got down and dirty. :y

I like gettin down and dirty espically if it cones to the mig  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 22:51:11


I like gettin down and dirty espically if it cones to the mig  ;D :y
[/quote]

Yep, me too. just didn't like having a 2 tonne mig straddling my head and genitals  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 April 2012, 22:57:20
All joints down side of cat have been sealed up with paste before assembly and securing with clamps. :y

No gasket was present when  I removed downpipe from manifold :o ,but reading online it seems that some models have a gasket and kit came with a "brillo pad " metal thing that I have fitted although it did make the nuts not go as far up the manifold studs as those that I took off  :o.Must say it looks a slightly  " Heath Robinson " affair the French have dreamt up ;D but I suppose as long as it seals thats the important thing and will then be hiden by manifold heat sheild  :y .Just wanted to ask if that seemed correct..Engine E7J 1390cc ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 23:14:20
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 22:45:37
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 21:31:20
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 21:26:59
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 20:40:24
Did my first oil and filter change today. Absolute piece of piss :)

Got to say though it was the first time I'd been under the car with it on ramps and stands. Don't like it  :-[ I mean don't get me wrong I took all precautions..... up on ramps, chocls, axel stands in place in case it fell, jack stand in place in case it fell and one wheel under each side but christ i hated it. Thank God at College I know they have hydraulic lifts!

For an omega baron WOW first one be safer than sorry or Ott

Yep, appearances can be deceptive  ;D
To be honest it's the only thing I've put off knowing I had to get under the car but it has to be done so I got down and dirty.  :y

Yep lol ;D :y

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 21:31:20
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 21:26:59
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 20:40:24
Did my first oil and filter change today. Absolute piece of piss :)

Got to say though it was the first time I'd been under the car with it on ramps and stands. Don't like it  :-[ I mean don't get me wrong I took all precautions..... up on ramps, chocls, axel stands in place in case it fell, jack stand in place in case it fell and one wheel under each side but christ i hated it. Thank God at College I know they have hydraulic lifts!

For an omega baron WOW first one be safer than sorry or Ott

Yep, appearances can be deceptive  ;D

To be honest it's the only thing I've put off knowing I had to get under the car but it has to be done so I got down and dirty. :y

I like gettin down and dirty espically if it cones to the mig  ;D :y

Yep, me too. just didn't like having a 2 tonne mig straddling my head and genitals  :-[
 [/quote]


Its fine as long as your secure and not balancing on a jack alone I trust both my ramps jack and axle stands I can work under for long periods pull push and still be safe iv had a senic on em too and trannie and never felt safer IV a set of ramps if you want them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 23:25:15
Thanks for the offer mate but I got some ;) dont get me wrong i took all precautions and it was all properly safe.... but whilst i was undoing the filter housing i just had flashing images of what it would be like to have an oil sump in the place my jaw used to be  :D :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 23:29:15
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 23:25:15
Thanks for the offer mate but I got some ;) dont get me wrong i took all precautions and it was all properly safe.... but whilst i was undoing the filter housing i just had flashing images of what it would be like to have an oil sump in the place my jaw used to be  :D :-[

I get like that if in not using my stuff I try to blank it out with images of the wife in sexy panties :y 8) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 23:43:19
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 23:29:15
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 23:25:15
Thanks for the offer mate but I got some ;) dont get me wrong i took all precautions and it was all properly safe.... but whilst i was undoing the filter housing i just had flashing images of what it would be like to have an oil sump in the place my jaw used to be  :D :-[

I get like that if in not using my stuff I try to blank it out with images of the wife in sexy panties :y 8) ;D

i'd do the same but then as i'm laying on my back i could choke on the vomit that would come out ::) :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 23:51:59
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 23:43:19
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 08 April 2012, 23:29:15
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 08 April 2012, 23:25:15
Thanks for the offer mate but I got some ;) dont get me wrong i took all precautions and it was all properly safe.... but whilst i was undoing the filter housing i just had flashing images of what it would be like to have an oil sump in the place my jaw used to be  :D :-[

I get like that if in not using my stuff I try to blank it out with images of the wife in sexy panties :y 8) ;D

i'd do the same but then as i'm laying on my back i could choke on the vomit that would come out ::) :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

:-X :-X ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D what's worse mig crush you or the choking on vomit from wife in panties :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 17:31:45
Started to change my CD alloys for CDX ones but then the heavens opened  :(

Oh well may have to try tomw instead  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 09 April 2012, 17:44:51
Quote from: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 17:31:45
Started to change my CD alloys for CDX ones but then the heavens opened  :(

Oh well may have to try tomw instead  :y
Leave `em on
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 17:50:47
thought you might say that  ;D

Tyres aren't the best on my CD ones and the CDX wheels are in better nick with nice tyres all round  :y

May keep the CD ones as spares tho  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 09 April 2012, 18:27:08
blown the lpg elite up, well its blown itself up..head gasket. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 18:29:19
Oh Jon sorry to hear that mate  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 09 April 2012, 18:37:53
Quote from: The Red Baron on 09 April 2012, 18:27:08
blown the lpg elite up, well its blown itself up..head gasket. >:(

#HOW!!!!!!! :o :o :o :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 09 April 2012, 18:48:00
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 09 April 2012, 18:37:53
Quote from: The Red Baron on 09 April 2012, 18:27:08
blown the lpg elite up, well its blown itself up..head gasket. >:(

#HOW!!!!!!! :o :o :o :'(
bloomin annoying as its only done 80k.
chances are its a 98 engine ( seem to be prone to it that year) although not registered until feb 99.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 09 April 2012, 18:57:45
Quote from: The Red Baron on 09 April 2012, 18:48:00
Quote from: 0mega_L0ver on 09 April 2012, 18:37:53
Quote from: The Red Baron on 09 April 2012, 18:27:08
blown the lpg elite up, well its blown itself up..head gasket. >:(

#HOW!!!!!!! :o :o :o :'(
bloomin annoying as its only done 80k.
chances are its a 98 engine ( seem to be prone to it that year) although not registered until feb 99.

Oh mines an elite 98 do I start worrying now lol :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 April 2012, 22:06:44
fitted new rad and rejetted holley carb on my rover 2000 and fitted new track rod arms on mig then did tracking-busy day off work :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 April 2012, 00:43:12
Jump started it, pumped up the tyres, added some petrol & LPG (it needed some of both quite desperately!) and drove it over to my MOT test garage ready for tomorrow's test... Fingers crossed it passes as I need it useable by Tuesday at the latest!

Mind you, I did tell him that and he said that he couldn't see any problems (he knows how fussy I am and that he doesn't get any work out of me) :-X :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 April 2012, 11:08:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 April 2012, 00:43:12
Jump started it, pumped up the tyres, added some petrol & LPG (it needed some of both quite desperately!) and drove it over to my MOT test garage ready for tomorrow's test... Fingers crossed it passes as I need it useable by Tuesday at the latest!

Mind you, I did tell him that and he said that he couldn't see any problems (he knows how fussy I am and that he doesn't get any work out of me) :-X :y

Just had the call................









.............It passed. A few advisories but nothing major. It just needs using and a bit of a tidy up underneath when I get a chance :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 12 April 2012, 11:21:12
good news paul.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 April 2012, 12:12:05
Quote from: The Red Baron on 12 April 2012, 11:21:12
good news paul.  :y
Indeed... Been pacing this morning because I know I need it on the road this week :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 April 2012, 15:29:06
Went for a spin in the rain ....

Gzus it dont take much to light up the rear wheels  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 April 2012, 21:26:40
Quote from: eatmydust on 12 April 2012, 15:29:06
Went for a spin in the rain ....

Gzus it dont take much to light up the rear wheels  :o ;D

I remembered that yesterday on the way to the MOT station... I was provoking it a little but didn't expect to get it so sideways with the TC on still :o :o

Mind you... I've got those dreadful Neuton's on the rear :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 12 April 2012, 21:43:32
Quote from: eatmydust on 12 April 2012, 15:29:06
Went for a spin in the rain ....

Gzus it dont take much to light up the rear wheels  :o ;D

Yeah I had a few jobs in the car to do I had it sideways twice and lit the rear wheels up countless times ;D :D :y had a bit of fun tieded all my tools up and also got tools ready for Saturday for the Hampshire meet :y

All after rescueing SWMBO mother with her s2000 @7.45am :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 12 April 2012, 23:33:19
Fitted new g.m.cam shaft sensor as car was taking too long to start......fitted an aftermarket one less than 6 months ago..just goes to show....genuine are best.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2012, 19:29:42
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 April 2012, 21:26:40
Quote from: eatmydust on 12 April 2012, 15:29:06
Went for a spin in the rain ....

Gzus it dont take much to light up the rear wheels  :o ;D

I remembered that yesterday on the way to the MOT station... I was provoking it a little but didn't expect to get it so sideways with the TC on still :o :o

Mind you... I've got those dreadful Neuton's on the rear :-X ::)
The cheap nasties on TBE hang on reasonably well. Not as well as the 'well used' premium tyres on the Bullet, but enough to still surprise the chavs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 13 April 2012, 19:59:15
Replaced the front 2 cream leather elite seats with mv6 cloth :)

Just need to work out, how to do the rear set ::) ;D ;D ;D

Been a good day, learnt something new and gave it a good clean when the seats were removed :y


Happy days :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 April 2012, 20:38:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 April 2012, 19:29:42
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 April 2012, 21:26:40
Quote from: eatmydust on 12 April 2012, 15:29:06
Went for a spin in the rain ....

Gzus it dont take much to light up the rear wheels  :o ;D

I remembered that yesterday on the way to the MOT station... I was provoking it a little but didn't expect to get it so sideways with the TC on still :o :o

Mind you... I've got those dreadful Neuton's on the rear :-X ::)
The cheap nasties on TBE hang on reasonably well. Not as well as the 'well used' premium tyres on the Bullet, but enough to still surprise the chavs

To be fair it's been rather dry here lately and had just p!$$ed it down about 10 mins earlier so the roads were pretty greasy and I did chuck it in and bury the throttle :-[ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 13 April 2012, 23:15:13
After several months. The enjin is now back where it belongs on my old VW camper. Looks the mutts to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 13 April 2012, 23:27:02
Fitted new wishbones and bushes to the Freelander. Swine of a job as the rear bush is pressed into a seperate alloy housing and then attached to the wishbone.(I cheated and got a local Farm Engineering workshop to press them out/in.) Made doubly worse due to the fact that the supplier in UK sent me two LH wishbones which meant that I'd to drill out the rivets holding the balljoint invert it and then bolt it back on. >:(
Fitted a new Cat to it as well as the 18 month old one was damaged internally and making the exhaust too loud , simple job though.
Front tracking on the FL AM and then inner tie rods and outer TRE's on the Transit afternon...................
Rough arsed roads down here ..................
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 13 April 2012, 23:32:12
Kosovans washed and hoovered it. My old neighbour reckons its ok to use a jet wash on a hose in a hose pipe ban.  Sigh...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 13 April 2012, 23:33:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 April 2012, 23:32:12
Kosovans washed and hoovered it. My old neighbour reckons its ok to use a jet wash on a hose in a hose pipe ban.  Sigh...
..and got a quote to repair the rust damage by the filler.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 April 2012, 23:38:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 April 2012, 23:32:12
Kosovans washed and hoovered it. My old neighbour reckons its ok to use a jet wash on a hose in a hose pipe ban.  Sigh...

I remember reading that on the SE Water website and thinking it odd, but it was definitely there..

Not now, though. I guess that's what they mean by "A number of concessions have been withdrawn."
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lee4206 on 14 April 2012, 09:32:19
Replaced the crankshaft oil seal ,timing belt and a general clean and tidy of the engine bay.
All ready for the Hampshire meet now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 14 April 2012, 12:57:27
After replacing my leather front seats with mv6 ones, I've just been out and changed the rear seats too!  Very pleased with the result :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 14 April 2012, 14:06:35
Just finished fitting a towbar just the wiring to do now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 April 2012, 17:42:10
Collected my freshly painted Irmscher front bumper from the bodyshop and fitted it!  I truely cannot believe how good it looks!  Very happy bunny!!  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 April 2012, 19:05:54
Fitted rear pads and calipers.


Actually no that's a lie. Spent most of the morning battling with hand brake adjusters. Sorted now though. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 April 2012, 19:29:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 April 2012, 19:05:54
Fitted rear pads and calipers.


Actually no that's a lie. Spent most of the morning battling with hand brake adjusters. Sorted now though. :)

They really are the work of the devil!!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 April 2012, 19:37:22
Quote from: twiglet on 14 April 2012, 19:29:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 April 2012, 19:05:54
Fitted rear pads and calipers.


Actually no that's a lie. Spent most of the morning battling with hand brake adjusters. Sorted now though. :)

They really are the work of the devil!!  >:(
They only seem to work when lubricated. Otherwise the star wheel just pings back to where it was...repeatedly.
Once lubed and I worked out which way to turn them they did behave, eventually.

Plus with a bad back, they absolutely the wrong hight to work on. rather things. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnycboy on 14 April 2012, 20:44:26
Managed to ruin the headlight lenses with some rather unforgiven sandblaster paper >:(.  But with a lot of effort and £12.38 spent on some maguires scratch stuff managed to get them near gleaming ;)  Looks a whole lot better on the front end and I can see in the dark again 8)

Forgot to mention, a thanyou to the individual who done the how to :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 April 2012, 20:45:56
Quote from: johnnycboy on 14 April 2012, 20:44:26
Managed to ruin the headlight lenses with some rather unforgiven sandblaster paper >:(.  But with a lot of effort and £12.38 spent on some maguires scratch stuff managed to get them near gleaming ;)  Looks a whole lot better on the front end and I can see in the dark again 8)

Forgot to mention, a thanyou to the individual who done the how to :y

Good work JCB, and not before time!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jukeboxnut on 14 April 2012, 20:49:22
I have finally repaired the central locking motor on my drivers door, which has been intermittent for the last 6 months, following the excellent guide by Kevin Wood.  Just one microswitch had failed exactly as the guide showed and now it is working perfectly again.

I cannot praise this forum enough for the wealth of information available and the friendly atmosphere although I am only an occasional poster (too busy with jukeboxes and grandchildren).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnycboy on 14 April 2012, 20:52:26
Quote from: twiglet on 14 April 2012, 20:45:56
Quote from: johnnycboy on 14 April 2012, 20:44:26
Managed to ruin the headlight lenses with some rather unforgiven sandblaster paper >:(.  But with a lot of effort and £12.38 spent on some maguires scratch stuff managed to get them near gleaming ;)  Looks a whole lot better on the front end and I can see in the dark again 8)

Forgot to mention, a thanyou to the individual who done the how to :y

Good work JCB, and not before time!  ;)

Real pain in the arris but it was worth the end result :y

Stil not as gleaming as yours, but close :D

Only thing is I managed to lose the plastic pin which holds the front plastic trim the the headlight :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnycboy on 14 April 2012, 20:55:59
Quote from: Jukeboxnut on 14 April 2012, 20:49:22
I have finally repaired the central locking motor on my drivers door, which has been intermittent for the last 6 months, following the excellent guide by Kevin Wood.  Just one microswitch had failed exactly as the guide showed and now it is working perfectly again.

I cannot praise this forum enough for the wealth of information available and the friendly atmosphere although I am only an occasional poster (too busy with jukeboxes and grandchildren).

It does not matter how much you post, as long as you get out of it what you want ;).  I rarely post these days but OOF will always be there to help people and thats what makes it a great site :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 15 April 2012, 08:39:16
Quote from: johnnycboy on 14 April 2012, 20:55:59
Quote from: Jukeboxnut on 14 April 2012, 20:49:22
I have finally repaired the central locking motor on my drivers door, which has been intermittent for the last 6 months, following the excellent guide by Kevin Wood.  Just one microswitch had failed exactly as the guide showed and now it is working perfectly again.

I cannot praise this forum enough for the wealth of information available and the friendly atmosphere although I am only an occasional poster (too busy with jukeboxes and grandchildren).

It does not matter how much you post, as long as you get out of it what you want ;).  I rarely post these days but OOF will always be there to help people and thats what makes it a great site :y
:y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 15 April 2012, 08:41:54
just changed the oil & filter to keep bessie purring,and as the sun is shining 8) may wash her this afternoon :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: barclay03 on 15 April 2012, 09:13:37
inspected for whats required to put it back on the road...then burnt some rubber  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 April 2012, 14:33:10
Im at work,so nothing major. Vacuumed the interior,and am planning on a bit of machine polishing if the wind dies down a bit.
Currently watching a livestream of eurosport - BSB from Thruxton. :)

Its a hard job ,but some poor sod has to do it. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 April 2012, 17:50:28
Planned to do oil and filter change but chicken'd out as its too dam cold outside  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 15 April 2012, 17:59:06
Took out the passenger side coil pack due to a misfire which prevented me using the car to go for a weekend away - presumed it was the coil pack getting wet from the scuttle - but it was bone dry  :-\

Not misfiring at all now, after it made me use the wife's Pug 206 instead (a much tighter fit)  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 15 April 2012, 18:20:05
Wired in the towbar all working :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 15 April 2012, 19:06:53
Had a fight with a metal fence :( :-\ car came offworse  :-\ but its only small so im out tomorrow to see if i can buff it out  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 16 April 2012, 00:19:58
Washed, clayed, polished, and partly waxed.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 April 2012, 00:53:59
Yet another service ::), only an oil and filter ones this time, but did the breathers, tidied up the brake vac hose where I'd changed the non return valve, (cheers to Andy B for posting summat about heating the pipe :y no more speed tape on it :-X). Also changed the Fuel Rail Pressure Valve, just to rule it out...time will tell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 16 April 2012, 03:09:21
Drove it to Thruxton to watch the bikes. Me and the lad had a excellent time  :) He's turning into a right chip off the old block.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 April 2012, 17:18:34
topped the oil up and booked it in to LPG Conversions in Heanor for them to check the system over and give it a service.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 16 April 2012, 17:24:53
Managed to fix the rear blind  :) :) Thanks to Rob and his knackered Blind I managed to make two out of the one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 16 April 2012, 17:27:29
Big pat on the back for me managed to replace passenger side coil pack due to missfire. all srams to be good now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2012, 17:34:39
Quote from: taxi al on 16 April 2012, 00:53:59
Yet another service ::), only an oil and filter ones this time, but did the breathers, tidied up the brake vac hose where I'd changed the non return valve, (cheers to Andy B for posting summat about heating the pipe :y no more speed tape on it :-X). Also changed the Fuel Rail Pressure Valve, just to rule it out...time will tell.

Was the pressure marked on the pressure regulator?

Also.. Did you check the part number on the injectors?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 April 2012, 22:14:28
 
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2012, 17:34:39
Quote from: taxi al on 16 April 2012, 00:53:59
Yet another service ::), only an oil and filter ones this time, but did the breathers, tidied up the brake vac hose where I'd changed the non return valve, (cheers to Andy
B for posting summat about heating the pipe :y no more speed tape on it :-X). Also changed the Fuel Rail Pressure Valve, just to rule it out...time will tell.

Was the pressure marked on the pressure regulator?

Also.. Did you check the part number on the injectors?


Pressure regulator was 3.8bar but swapped over as had to remove one on car to read markings.

Injectors same p/n, left them on car as they don't seem to be the problem ie no injector codes :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 April 2012, 22:18:23
Poxy mobile posting ::)

Eml has mostly stayed off but does come on eventually when idling for 5 mins or so :-\

Codes are 0300, 0306 ::)

Any thoughts on the live data :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 April 2012, 10:25:27
Quote from: taxi al on 16 April 2012, 22:14:28
Pressure regulator was 3.8bar but swapped over as had to remove one on car to read markings.

Injectors same p/n, left them on car as they don't seem to be the problem ie no injector codes :-\

Hmm. I suspect that theory might have gone down the pan, then. :-\

Quote from: taxi al on 16 April 2012, 22:18:23

Any thoughts on the live data :-\

Glad you reminded me about that.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tonka. on 19 April 2012, 15:28:22
Cleaned out the breathers today. Got wet through as it chucked it down :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 19 April 2012, 19:15:24
IV fitted new bonnet struts and spray painted rear drivers side bumper :y managed to get double sided tape stuck to my car  :-\ any ideas to get it off :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 19 April 2012, 19:55:41
Fitted new control unit to sunroof - goodbye phantom ?  :-X

A wee taste of tar remover may help remove the sticky tape ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Davidhughes on 19 April 2012, 20:31:13
Cleaned inside and out, bit of a chore and wouldnt mind paying somebody to do it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 April 2012, 17:24:24
Temporarily fitted new front arms. They're shit and the bushes don't line up >:( but as long as they last until I've renewed the old bushes then all well and good :-\ Car drives ok so set up last week wasn't a total waste of money.

Also disconnected the knock sensors again as having to restart the car at every set of lights was starting to irritate me no end ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 April 2012, 18:08:39
Oil and filter on the DTi and removed the leaves from the scuttle drain.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 21 April 2012, 18:23:53
Quote from: Davidhughes on 19 April 2012, 20:31:13
Cleaned inside and out, bit of a chore and wouldnt mind paying somebody to do it!
have a word with Dan282, im sure he would help. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 21 April 2012, 19:27:22
Quote from: The Red Baron on 21 April 2012, 18:23:53
Quote from: Davidhughes on 19 April 2012, 20:31:13
Cleaned inside and out, bit of a chore and wouldnt mind paying somebody to do it!
have a word with Dan282, im sure he would help. :y

Yep, he does a really good job and very reasonably priced as well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: carls9941 on 22 April 2012, 14:27:50
Quote from: Loo-knee on 28 April 2011, 21:20:22
Doesn't matter if you have worked on an Omega or another one of your cars which isn't an Omega, just share what you have been doing  :y
finished fitting front coilovers today
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 22 April 2012, 15:31:30
I got to crank the VW to build oil pressure prior to start. Then the heavens opened  :( So I still haven't finished it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 23 April 2012, 13:49:40
Front disks and pads replaced, new sensors on order.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 23 April 2012, 14:02:54
Just did a early morning dash down to Cornwall. First time I've stretched the legs on the Barge and to say I'm well happy. Didn't miss a beat even though the weather was howling down and I filled back up when I got here and worked out I'd got 31MPG. That was by being sensible but still cruising at 75 MPH where possible. Even got through the Black Down Hills without issue.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 April 2012, 14:21:14
Quote from: doz on 23 April 2012, 14:02:54
Just did a early morning dash down to Cornwall. First time I've stretched the legs on the Barge and to say I'm well happy. Didn't miss a beat even though the weather was howling down and I filled back up when I got here and worked out I'd got 31MPG. That was by being sensible but still cruising at 75 MPH where possible. Even got through the Black Down Hills without issue.  :)

I hope you had a passport to come down here ??? ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 23 April 2012, 14:27:24
Apparently I only have to show it when I'm crossing the border home  :P :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 April 2012, 14:36:19
Quote from: doz on 23 April 2012, 14:27:24
Apparently I only have to show it when I'm crossing the border home  :P :P

lol ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 24 April 2012, 00:23:29
fitted a new starter motor today,,sunny at first then heavens opened up...me out in the open underneath the car and got soaked..but hey after a struggle got it done... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 April 2012, 23:30:01
Drove it, and noticed it was going exceptionally well.  :-\. Probably means its about due to seize ;D

Topped up the oil after the oil warning came on  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 25 April 2012, 23:32:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 April 2012, 23:30:01
Drove it, and noticed it was going exceptionally well.  :-\. Probably means its about due to seize ;D

Topped up the oil after the oil warning came on  :-[
Wasn`t going that well then Chris :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 April 2012, 23:36:25
Quote from: RobG on 25 April 2012, 23:32:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 April 2012, 23:30:01
Drove it, and noticed it was going exceptionally well.  :-\. Probably means its about due to seize ;D

Topped up the oil after the oil warning came on  :-[
Wasn`t going that well then Chris :D
Oh it's egging me on at the moment.

Oil level about 1 third showing on the dipper. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 26 April 2012, 19:52:43
Changed the oil, cleaned the breathers, ICV, EGR, plenum and throttle body on my bros elite
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 April 2012, 19:54:30
both heads off the 3.0l lpg elite, big failure on pass side bank rear. :o
tbh both head gaskets where on the way out, seems odd as the engines only done 80k, but then again it is a 98 engine. :(
not a job i want to be doing everyday tbh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 April 2012, 20:02:36
sod all  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 April 2012, 20:29:00
Drove it, looked at it and thought it needs a clean and realised that I need to get the stone chip fixed ASAP. Also thought I should do an Oil and filter change soon ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 April 2012, 22:29:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
i rekon i'll be in the dealers 20mins buying a new one. Bugger that  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2012, 09:29:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 22:29:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
i rekon i'll be in the dealers 20mins buying a new one. Bugger that  ;)
Turns out they aren't that expensive IIRC?

Wonder why your (presumably motor) keeps failing?  That said, I can't vouch for that old one, it was 2nd hand when I got it, had it in the MV6 for about 3yrs before the annoyance with the faulty gearbox (rasping when closing) eventually got the better of me.  And I use it a lot. It really annoys people following ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 April 2012, 09:51:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 April 2012, 09:29:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 22:29:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
i rekon i'll be in the dealers 20mins buying a new one. Bugger that  ;)
Turns out they aren't that expensive IIRC?

Wonder why your (presumably motor) keeps failing?  That said, I can't vouch for that old one, it was 2nd hand when I got it, had it in the MV6 for about 3yrs before the annoyance with the faulty gearbox (rasping when closing) eventually got the better of me.  And I use it a lot. It really annoys people following ::)
I noticed yesterday, after coincidentally leaving it up all night, that it clicked after retracting. It went up fine, went down fine, just clicked about a second after it re seated.

A couple of uses with just a click, it then clicked constantly for about 2 seconds until mechanical sympathy maid me put it back up again, and the click stopped. It's stayed up since.

This one came from the Chav, and it was failed when I got it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2012, 10:07:15
Wasn't that the one we changed the motor in last year? ;)

Is it a relay click, or a rasping noise?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 April 2012, 13:24:24
Yep. It's mechanical. Rasping. Clickclickclickclick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 27 April 2012, 13:38:19
'Morticia' is at RGS Motors in Langley Mill, she's having an engine service, front anti roll bar link and they're also gonna investigate why I'm getting so much tyre noise from my new (partworn) OSF tyre.

Unfortunately they've confirmed the main oil seal has gone, which explains the drips of oil I've seen from under where the gearbox meets the engine  :(

More bloody expense.............   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 27 April 2012, 17:13:03
Changed handbrake cable on my elite, and adjusted it all up nicely. :)

Discovered the source of my exhaust blow :'( where to two centre sections meet the back box, one pipe is totally corroded through, one not far behind. Two new centre sections for md then. If I can't clean the corrosion off the centre section from the backbox (it's irmscher), I'm gonna cut the pipe and bridge with flexi - bonus
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 April 2012, 18:50:53
Tyre wear will be a camber setting problem.

See relevant guides in FAQ etc, but basically, visit Wheels in motion or I believe fleet fit are near you. But you need full geometric set up for morticia. Don't be swayed by tracking. Waist if time.
Hth
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 27 April 2012, 19:15:10
Went to see RobG and we swapped me old cloth seats for some nice elite leathers. Thanks Rob.  :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 27 April 2012, 19:26:47
Quote from: ferretavfc on 27 April 2012, 19:15:10
Went to see RobG and we swapped me old cloth seats for some nice elite leathers. Thanks Rob.  :y :y :y :y :y :y
Forgot to say Steve, if you want to change your light greyish plastic cill trims & kickpanels I`ve got it all in black in the shed FOC
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 27 April 2012, 23:20:40
pass side head back on the 3l lpg elite.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 April 2012, 11:04:12
Just got back from Fleet Fit, full geo on the DTi as it's running on Polly front bushes and B4's at the rear since the last geo.

Excellent service as usual and a great price  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 April 2012, 11:10:26
Much adjustment needed?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 April 2012, 11:26:17
Rear adjusters (which were still nice and free thanks to a good coating of oil and grease last time) needed tweaking to compensate for the rear sitting a little lower since ditching the air shocks, front camber winding back to -1d10 and toe reset to 0d05 on each side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 April 2012, 12:47:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 April 2012, 09:51:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 April 2012, 09:29:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 22:29:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
i rekon i'll be in the dealers 20mins buying a new one. Bugger that  ;)
Turns out they aren't that expensive IIRC?

Wonder why your (presumably motor) keeps failing?  That said, I can't vouch for that old one, it was 2nd hand when I got it, had it in the MV6 for about 3yrs before the annoyance with the faulty gearbox (rasping when closing) eventually got the better of me.  And I use it a lot. It really annoys people following ::)
I noticed yesterday, after coincidentally leaving it up all night, that it clicked after retracting. It went up fine, went down fine, just clicked about a second after it re seated.

A couple of uses with just a click, it then clicked constantly for about 2 seconds until mechanical sympathy maid me put it back up again, and the click stopped. It's stayed up since.

This one came from the Chav, and it was failed when I got it.
Turns out the new one quoted was not electric. Andyc confirmed, £300 odd for new with NO motor. My dealer quoted £250 odd for motor alone.   :o  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 28 April 2012, 13:07:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 April 2012, 12:47:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 April 2012, 09:51:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 April 2012, 09:29:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 22:29:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
i rekon i'll be in the dealers 20mins buying a new one. Bugger that  ;)
Turns out they aren't that expensive IIRC?

Wonder why your (presumably motor) keeps failing?  That said, I can't vouch for that old one, it was 2nd hand when I got it, had it in the MV6 for about 3yrs before the annoyance with the faulty gearbox (rasping when closing) eventually got the better of me.  And I use it a lot. It really annoys people following ::)
I noticed yesterday, after coincidentally leaving it up all night, that it clicked after retracting. It went up fine, went down fine, just clicked about a second after it re seated.

A couple of uses with just a click, it then clicked constantly for about 2 seconds until mechanical sympathy maid me put it back up again, and the click stopped. It's stayed up since.

This one came from the Chav, and it was failed when I got it.
Turns out the new one quoted was not electric. Andyc confirmed, £300 odd for new with NO motor. My dealer quoted £250 odd for motor alone.   :o  :'(
rather `ell :o Better increase the price of the one I got then ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2012, 19:04:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 April 2012, 12:47:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 April 2012, 09:51:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 April 2012, 09:29:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 22:29:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
i rekon i'll be in the dealers 20mins buying a new one. Bugger that  ;)
Turns out they aren't that expensive IIRC?

Wonder why your (presumably motor) keeps failing?  That said, I can't vouch for that old one, it was 2nd hand when I got it, had it in the MV6 for about 3yrs before the annoyance with the faulty gearbox (rasping when closing) eventually got the better of me.  And I use it a lot. It really annoys people following ::)
I noticed yesterday, after coincidentally leaving it up all night, that it clicked after retracting. It went up fine, went down fine, just clicked about a second after it re seated.

A couple of uses with just a click, it then clicked constantly for about 2 seconds until mechanical sympathy maid me put it back up again, and the click stopped. It's stayed up since.

This one came from the Chav, and it was failed when I got it.
Turns out the new one quoted was not electric. Andyc confirmed, £300 odd for new with NO motor. My dealer quoted £250 odd for motor alone.   :o  :'(
Cluck me :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2012, 19:05:39
Fitted new indicator stalk to TBE.  Suspect the old one was original.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2012, 19:32:36
Nowt on mine.. did change the PAS belt, check the timing and re-site the air filter on a friends MX-5, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 28 April 2012, 19:38:58
Quote from: RobG on 28 April 2012, 13:07:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 April 2012, 12:47:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 April 2012, 09:51:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 April 2012, 09:29:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 22:29:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2012, 21:00:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 April 2012, 19:39:18
well i should 'av known better shouldnt I..... rear blind clicking like a bastward.   :'(
You're on your own for that "20 minute job" ;D
i rekon i'll be in the dealers 20mins buying a new one. Bugger that  ;)
Turns out they aren't that expensive IIRC?

Wonder why your (presumably motor) keeps failing?  That said, I can't vouch for that old one, it was 2nd hand when I got it, had it in the MV6 for about 3yrs before the annoyance with the faulty gearbox (rasping when closing) eventually got the better of me.  And I use it a lot. It really annoys people following ::)
I noticed yesterday, after coincidentally leaving it up all night, that it clicked after retracting. It went up fine, went down fine, just clicked about a second after it re seated.

A couple of uses with just a click, it then clicked constantly for about 2 seconds until mechanical sympathy maid me put it back up again, and the click stopped. It's stayed up since.

This one came from the Chav, and it was failed when I got it.
Turns out the new one quoted was not electric. Andyc confirmed, £300 odd for new with NO motor. My dealer quoted £250 odd for motor alone.   :o  :'(
rather `ell :o Better increase the price of the one I got then ;D ;D

Better had then cant believe VX price  :o :o :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 29 April 2012, 18:44:32
ATF change on my brothers elite, which the gods didn't look favourably upon as it lashed down all day and still is. My pressure sprayer came in handy again. We just used instant gasket instead, and cleaned the filter out with petrol. I had the sumps gleaming.

The car is definitely quiter now, and apparently gear changes are faster and smoother.

Nothing to my elite though, it's poorly :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 29 April 2012, 19:31:42
Oh yeah, for some reason when the car was in the air, some new fluid put back in the sump, when trying to put it In drive to circulate fluid, it wouldn't come out of park. It did eventually though. Something to do with low fluid level possibly?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 30 April 2012, 16:15:08
Driving around with imaginary air con on  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 April 2012, 18:28:58
Lay on my back replacing the front drop links on the MR2 this morning - so glad it finally stopped raining and the sun came out, and I only had to use Gerald the Grinder once.

Drove the Omega to Essex to drop off the T56+bell housing, drove back.

Took the MR2 for it's MOT which it passed (thank break, since the last one expired on the 26th  :-[ ), hurrah. Handing is also much less wayward now.. probably because I actually tightened the front wheel nuts up properly (note to self: always check when someone else has put the wheels back on the car...)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2012, 18:51:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 April 2012, 18:28:58
(note to self: always check when someone else has put the wheels back on the car...)
Ah, you know Mr Gixer as well then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 30 April 2012, 21:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2012, 18:51:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 April 2012, 18:28:58
(note to self: always check when someone else has put the wheels back on the car...)
Ah, you know Mr Gixer as well then ;D
that's the last time I leave what I'm doing to help fat fingers on the other side of the car because he cant do it. Bloody stitch up merchant, do it yourself next time.  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JesperKjeldsen on 01 May 2012, 18:39:00
drove it, and the familily  to the zoo and back 130km. on the way I came to think about how i could live without AC, quikly came to the conclution that i can´t so I switched it on. ahhhhhhh

todays weather 22degrees and no wind..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 May 2012, 18:52:53
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 April 2012, 21:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2012, 18:51:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 April 2012, 18:28:58
(note to self: always check when someone else has put the wheels back on the car...)
Ah, you know Mr Gixer as well then ;D
that's the last time I leave what I'm doing to help fat fingers on the other side of the car because he cant do it. Bloody stitch up merchant, do it yourself next time.  :P  ;D

Oh, you two love birds.. ;D


Today I emptied out the bathtub MR2 - rear drains were blocked so after all the rain we've had it was slowly filling the rear storage areas with water. Side vents off, drain ends off, find the other end through the water, flush through all the fetid leaves & vegetation and put it all back together.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 02 May 2012, 10:17:19
not doing owt to the Omega today, but I've got my DeLorean's battery on charge, then later I'm gonna check the fluid levels, tyre pressures, and then get the analyser out and check her emissions, tune up if necessary, then give her a once over before the dreaded MOT tomorrow - its actually stopped raining here and the sun is out.......

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sam Burton on 02 May 2012, 11:21:43
Im awaiting my HID Headlights to be dropped off (via Dad not courier otherwise snappy snappy to adjusters) and now moving onto pulling the headliner down to fit Illuminated Sun Visors :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: markrnorton on 02 May 2012, 11:28:09
Well, not today, but yesterday.
Had a key cut and coded for my run about (the 2.2). cant stand having no spare

And continued stripping the engine ancilleries of the 2.5, as i want to get the engine out on saturday.
Never seen so many electrical connections, its a nightmare tagging them all !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2012, 11:38:02
Quote from: markrnorton on 02 May 2012, 11:28:09
Well, not today, but yesterday.
Had a key cut and coded for my run about (the 2.2). cant stand having no spare

And continued stripping the engine ancilleries of the 2.5, as i want to get the engine out on saturday.
Never seen so many electrical connections, its a nightmare tagging them all !

Just disconnect the loom at the ECU, and one of the big connectors behind the battery and leave the loom on the engine. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: markrnorton on 02 May 2012, 15:19:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2012, 11:38:02
Quote from: markrnorton on 02 May 2012, 11:28:09
Well, not today, but yesterday.
Had a key cut and coded for my run about (the 2.2). cant stand having no spare

And continued stripping the engine ancilleries of the 2.5, as i want to get the engine out on saturday.
Never seen so many electrical connections, its a nightmare tagging them all !

Just disconnect the loom at the ECU, and one of the big connectors behind the battery and leave the loom on the engine. :y

I wish i'd known that last week

thanks though

it all has to come off as it will be fitted to my kit car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 May 2012, 19:21:24
Last Saturday...

Got embarrassed by a RR Evoque around a roundabout  :-[

Fitted new cruise stalk.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 03 May 2012, 14:01:41
just been to Derby, where the DeLorean passed her MOT  :D, then went to DVLA Nottingham and got a nice new tax disc for it.

Happy days!   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 14:32:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 May 2012, 19:21:24
Last Saturday...

Got embarrassed by a RR Evoque around a roundabout  :-[

Fitted new cruise stalk.

Please tell me it was because you were driving it.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 14:39:20
(Well, yesterday) Played my favourite game of installing an engine single-handedly onto a gearbox already fitted to the car. Didn't go too badly, as it happens.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 May 2012, 14:44:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 14:39:20
(Well, yesterday) Played my favourite game of installing an engine single-handedly onto a gearbox already fitted to the car. Didn't go too badly, as it happens.

how long did that take kev?

i think im going to remove the engine and replace at some point in the near future. makes you feel like a real man. grrrr

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 15:32:52
Only about an hour. It was a small engine into a very small car, though. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 May 2012, 16:53:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 15:32:52
Only about an hour. It was a small engine into a very small car, though. ;)

Cheat! ;)

Today I fought with the wishbones on the Jag again .. got one half freed but the grinder isn't big enough to get the back half of the pivot bolt off because the wishbone and/or subframe is in the way. Maybe a bigger grinder is the answer..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 May 2012, 17:10:40
Driving along in the rain and thinking maybe the static off my hair is making the sunroof open by itself  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)  (http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx113/monsterblab/Emoticons/smiley_emoticons_fluch5.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 17:12:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 15:32:52
Only about an hour. It was a small engine into a very small car, though. ;)

Oh, and it wasn't a hoofing great 6 pot tractor boat-anchor, and it wasn't raining. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 May 2012, 20:52:48
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 14:32:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 May 2012, 19:21:24
Last Saturday...

Got embarrassed by a RR Evoque around a roundabout  :-[

Fitted new cruise stalk.

Please tell me it was because you were driving it.  ;)
No  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 May 2012, 20:55:44
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 17:12:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 15:32:52
Only about an hour. It was a small engine into a very small car, though. ;)

Oh, and it wasn't a hoofing great 6 pot tractor boat-anchor, and it wasn't raining. :P
Ouch! I felt that! A bit of bitterness there, Mr Wood?

I was generous, I gave you pneumonia ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 03 May 2012, 21:36:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 17:12:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2012, 15:32:52
Only about an hour. It was a small engine into a very small car, though. ;)

Oh, and it wasn't a hoofing great 6 pot tractor boat-anchor, and it wasn't raining. :P

lololololol ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 04 May 2012, 20:32:34
Nothing !! It's the start of the bank holiday so the good lord has said thow has not to do any work doth however should participate in the downing of plenty of ALE. So who am i to ague. Enjoy your weekend fellow OOFers  ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bucko on 04 May 2012, 21:43:50
Same to u mate have a good weekend
Had the old girl in for her tracking to be done
Cost me £27 and what a difference!! So now
I've got my wheels to clean and refurb over the
Weekend ,tyre fitter coming Tuesday so hope to have
Them on mid week  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 May 2012, 21:45:26
Nothing exactly..

..did put down a deposit on one, though :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 May 2012, 17:54:48
I declared success!

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/576169_10150910234426204_672941203_11902742_327674201_n.jpg)

Although my joy was short lived as I still need to get a stubby bit of jammed in bolt out of one half of the wishbone (the remainder of what would normally bolt the two halves together) - and managed to have a drill bit disintegrate in the bolt while drilling it out  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Radar on 05 May 2012, 20:34:15
Actually SWMBO's car - but hoovered it, general checks and oil and oil filter change. Some numpty did the sump plug a bit tight last time though ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 May 2012, 21:10:03
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 May 2012, 17:54:48
I declared success!

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/576169_10150910234426204_672941203_11902742_327674201_n.jpg)

Although my joy was short lived as I still need to get a stubby bit of jammed in bolt out of one half of the wishbone (the remainder of what would normally bolt the two halves together) - and managed to have a drill bit disintegrate in the bolt while drilling it out  >:(

Christ on a bike! that must weigh as much as my Westfield's chassis! ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 May 2012, 21:19:17
I think 'sturdy' covers it.. ;D not the lightest things in the world, though, you're right.

Now all I have to do is get the remaining chunk of bolt out, press all the bushes out (not that the one I tried to press out wanted to go anywhere despite the 8" vice) and get them blasted & coated.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 10:08:24
Changed about 2.5 doors on the Silver Bullet. Changing the drivers front door loom over was best described as 'fiddly'...  ...and that was with the luxury of the tailgate of a nice supercharged Range Rover as a workbench ;D

Serviced the lawnmower, and also changed the oil again on the Silver Bullet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 06 May 2012, 11:09:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 10:08:24
Changed about 2.5 doors on the Silver Bullet. Changing the drivers front door loom over was best described as 'fiddly'...  ...and that was with the luxury of the tailgate of a nice supercharged Range Rover as a workbench ;D

Serviced the lawnmower, and also changed the oil again on the Silver Bullet.
It`s a doddle TB ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 06 May 2012, 15:44:04
Just done the cambelt and tensioners and guides,cam covers and seals,also done an oil and filter change and steam cleaned the engine and gearbox so all in all a good few hours work. happy now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 May 2012, 16:23:00
I won my battle against the Jag wishbone and it's rear discs. HA! :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 06 May 2012, 19:06:07
Oil change, and ICV, TB, EGR, Plenum and breather clean on the Elite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 May 2012, 19:44:23
Quote from: RobG on 06 May 2012, 11:09:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 10:08:24
Changed about 2.5 doors on the Silver Bullet. Changing the drivers front door loom over was best described as 'fiddly'...  ...and that was with the luxury of the tailgate of a nice supercharged Range Rover as a workbench ;D
They could almost be designed for that ::)  though it might be a bit high unless Josh has found the ride height controls...

Relieved Rob of his black leather estate interior, unloaded the car and started stripping it :y

Back half looks like a different car :o just the front seats and carpets to go :)

Door cards can wait until tomorrow  :-Xl
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 06 May 2012, 20:02:39
Polished the 3.2 within a inch of it's life for High Wycombe meet,and of course it's gonna p**s down as usual,never mind,it'll still be a blinding day out :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LFF64 on 06 May 2012, 20:46:50
I have also given mine a spring clean for tomorrow also had Swmbo out there with the vac and she has made us some cookies bless her  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 06 May 2012, 22:16:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 May 2012, 22:50:29
Oh save all the fun for yourself why don't ya...?  >:(   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 May 2012, 23:00:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D

Pics  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 May 2012, 23:31:34
Almost finished the interior 8) but have a couple of small jobs to do int morning before I leave :'(

Namely fit the rear carpet and bolt in the front seats :-X

Would finish it tonight but just seen the time and much as I like my neighbours using a hoover at 11.30 on a Sunday night might just be deemed anti social ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 07 May 2012, 01:52:00
Still a bank holiday so nothing done. Plenty of beer though ah yes!!   ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 07 May 2012, 12:04:08
 Last week I booked Motor in for MOT, for this Thursday, was going look over the motor and give it a good polish, it's raining, so I'm staying in the warm. ;) 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 May 2012, 14:34:11
Yesterday, drove to the pub to drop SWMBO off for her evening bar shift at the local Festeaval (deliberate spelling ;)) and she had to drive home :-X ::)

Was a very pleasant afternoon supping too much ale though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: markrnorton on 07 May 2012, 16:36:32
Removed the engine and gearbox from my 2.5 !

3 hours start to finish, so not too bad all in all
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 07 May 2012, 16:42:21
Bugger all as it's teeming down..........again!! >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 07 May 2012, 20:29:23
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 07 May 2012, 16:42:21
Bugger all as it's teeming down..........again!! >:(

same here, a day indoors for me and my daughter, although other half did drive up to Sheffield to get some spare alloys for the Avantime that he won on Ebay.

Did have a nice time on Saturday and Sunday though going out in the DeLoreans   8)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 07 May 2012, 20:49:38
Drove to folkstone and back for father in laws 60th,760 miles on just under a full tank.............in  pug 406hdi,damn that thing is good on fuel,did the return trip in 6 hours including a short food stop :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 May 2012, 21:19:40
Took all this off it..

(http://i45.tinypic.com/3447ght.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: P_Russell on 08 May 2012, 12:18:29
I sold mine..... :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 08 May 2012, 12:36:20
Quote from: P_Russell on 08 May 2012, 12:18:29
I sold mine..... :'(

 :(   what are you/have you replaced it with?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: P_Russell on 08 May 2012, 12:39:53
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 08 May 2012, 12:36:20
what are you/have you replaced it with?

Signum 1.9 CDTi (150) Elite
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2012, 16:34:42
Following on from yesterdays comedy of errors, I've finally finished swapping the interior ::)

Now black Elite leather with beige lower dash and door inserts 8)

Just got to get the wheels refurbed and an elusive '99' relay and that should be that :y

'That' obviously doesn't include existing issues or summat else breaking :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2012, 19:14:04
Put the clips on the LPG Tee to sensor pipe that I meant to do Saturday, and Sunday, and Monday ;D


Hoping that will reduce the smell of LPG when its idling ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 08 May 2012, 19:48:13
Emptied all the tools a parts out it used over Sat Sun Mon.

Polished the scratch put of the front wing. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 May 2012, 20:03:38
I won the war against the rusty Jag!

(http://i47.tinypic.com/347wh1c.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2012, 21:15:15
King hell :o

That car has given you a proper fight :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 May 2012, 21:30:07
You're not wrong! Squished one of my fingers with the diff today, too.. that's going to be sore for a few days, I reckon.

So glad this part is over .. once all these bits are refurbed (quite a bit of which will be going off to specialists as I don't have the gear to dismantle the rear hubs, for example) I'll get to do the fun bit - putting it all back together onto a new chassis ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Martian on 09 May 2012, 16:55:55
Fitted lowering springs to the Beemer (http://flic.kr/p/bVbdXQ)

Got myself colour coded to match the car (http://flic.kr/p/bVbdUh)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 May 2012, 17:23:56
Quote from: Martian on 09 May 2012, 16:55:55
Fitted lowering springs to the Beemer (http://flic.kr/p/bVbdXQ)

Glad that's sorted. :y

Quote
Got myself colour coded to match the car (http://flic.kr/p/bVbdUh)

I bet you got a shock when you sobered up. :o

 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:19:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Damn right :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 May 2012, 19:21:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:19:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Damn right :y
Er are you being Gay then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 10 May 2012, 19:22:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Is an adjective for a weak character ;D ;D As Chris states "doesn`t exist". It`s just an inability to cope with pressure :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 May 2012, 19:24:23
Put 2 rear tyres on , handles even better now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 May 2012, 19:26:48
Quote from: RobG on 10 May 2012, 19:22:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Is an adjective for a weak character ;D ;D As Chris states "doesn`t exist". It`s just an inability to cope with pressure :P ;D ;D
...and so start kicking cars etc  :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:28:23
Quote from: RobG on 10 May 2012, 19:22:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Is an adjective for a weak character ;D ;D As Chris states "doesn`t exist". It`s just an inability to cope with pressure :P ;D ;D
My sentiments entirely :y


Just before I left BT, I had to take a stress test - part of some wanky wellbeing initiative, because we were in high pressure roles - I had a senior manager calling me within hours of the test finishing, apparently, I'd failed miserably, and I was supposed to see some useless suit about it.  Needless to say, I angrily told the senior manager to shove his test somewhere, as there is no such thing as stress (unless we are talking engineering things).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:29:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:26:48
Quote from: RobG on 10 May 2012, 19:22:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Is an adjective for a weak character ;D ;D As Chris states "doesn`t exist". It`s just an inability to cope with pressure :P ;D ;D
...and so start kicking cars etc  :o ::) ;D
No, no, no gayboy...  ...thats teaching the car a lession, Basil Fawlty style ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:29:48
Quote from: eatmydust on 10 May 2012, 19:24:23
Put 2 rear tyres on , handles even better now  :)
Makes a difference, although I like my cars quite 'pointy'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 May 2012, 19:35:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:29:48
Quote from: eatmydust on 10 May 2012, 19:24:23
Put 2 rear tyres on , handles even better now  :)
Makes a difference, although I like my cars quite 'pointy'
???Pointy . :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 May 2012, 19:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:29:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:26:48
Quote from: RobG on 10 May 2012, 19:22:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Is an adjective for a weak character ;D ;D As Chris states "doesn`t exist". It`s just an inability to cope with pressure :P ;D ;D
...and so start kicking cars etc  :o ::) ;D
No, no, no gayboy...  ...thats teaching the car a lession, Basil Fawlty style ;)
sorry, that's Gay. Just is! As expected from A Groomer of Brackley.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:59:24
Quote from: eatmydust on 10 May 2012, 19:35:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:29:48
Quote from: eatmydust on 10 May 2012, 19:24:23
Put 2 rear tyres on , handles even better now  :)
Makes a difference, although I like my cars quite 'pointy'
???Pointy . :-\
Organic lump in seat turns big round thing, car darts off that way.  Omega normally tends to understeer slightly
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 20:02:36
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:29:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:26:48
Quote from: RobG on 10 May 2012, 19:22:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Is an adjective for a weak character ;D ;D As Chris states "doesn`t exist". It`s just an inability to cope with pressure :P ;D ;D
...and so start kicking cars etc  :o ::) ;D
No, no, no gayboy...  ...thats teaching the car a lession, Basil Fawlty style ;)
sorry, that's Gay. Just is! As expected from A Groomer of Brackley.  :P
Sometimes, inanimate objects need teaching a lesson.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 10 May 2012, 20:13:32
MOT today, FAILED, Rear road spring again >:( >:(  That's the second time, heard the first one go,  didn't hear this one. Ruby wedding anniversary, bit of a do tomorrow, couldn't be bothered with it, left it for the garage to fix.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 May 2012, 20:22:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 20:02:36
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:29:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:26:48
Quote from: RobG on 10 May 2012, 19:22:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 May 2012, 19:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2012, 19:10:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2012, 22:10:11
Needed to relieve some stress, took an angle grinder to one of Silver Bullet's doors.   Ahhhh, that's better ;D
More stress relief this evening...  ...getting seriously low on metal cutting discs now ::)
stress...? Doesn't exist! ;D
Is an adjective for a weak character ;D ;D As Chris states "doesn`t exist". It`s just an inability to cope with pressure :P ;D ;D
...and so start kicking cars etc  :o ::) ;D
No, no, no gayboy...  ...thats teaching the car a lession, Basil Fawlty style ;)
sorry, that's Gay. Just is! As expected from A Groomer of Brackley.  :P
Sometimes, inanimate objects need teaching a lesson.......
a Gay lesson!  ;D  and is why, where possible, I don't sit still at oof events. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 May 2012, 21:05:33
Took the headlights and front grille off, both front seats out and much associated wiring, and failed to get the back of the back seat out. Of the Jag, obviously

How much wiring do you need for two electric seats? In a Jag, a lot, apparently:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2mcc56p.jpg)

One control box per seat, plus another section of loom going straight from body loom to seat.. how many wires!?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 May 2012, 10:52:27
Suspension check on big blue due to a light clunking noise..

steering idler ordered.
may want poly wishbone bushes too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 11 May 2012, 12:42:11
Petes just done the cam chain / balancer chain kit. Just dropped it off now to have the o/s/f wheel bearing hub replaced.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 11 May 2012, 20:44:30
Wheel bearing done along with tracking and a puncture repair!!!! I  always seem to get a puncture on the same tyre ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 12 May 2012, 00:20:42
Finally got around to replacing my holy scuttle panel with the one off my old mig, thanks to the Twig. Removed P/S in the process, didn't make a single beep......took it apart with a hacksaw and discovered why....think I got my timing just right.

Disposed of in an environmentally-aware fashion........ ::) ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 May 2012, 01:05:51
Pair of wishbones, pair of donuts and fiddlle with multi rams on Danny's car. Swap wheels front to back and Oil and filter change on Lazys car. Oil and filter change on mine, plus fiddle with loosening top shock mounts, made no odds to stiff steering.

Pooped I am. Thanks to Paul for his help and LPG/code reading. :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 12 May 2012, 01:49:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 May 2012, 01:05:51
Pair of wishbones, pair of donuts and fiddlle with multi rams on Danny's car. Swap wheels front to back and Oil and filter change on Lazys car. Oil and filter change on mine, plus fiddle with loosening top shock mounts, made no odds to stiff steering.

Pooped I am. Thanks to Paul for his help and LPG/code reading. :y

No worries ;) Thank you for the help also :y

Knackered now though ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 May 2012, 13:27:07
Cleaned the interior , what a mess  :-X Smarties stuck to the carpet in the back ..i dont eat smarties  :-\ off to halfrauds for some 3 for 2 cleaning products for the leather seats after a nice sunday roast  :P :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kendo1690 on 13 May 2012, 13:41:46
Got up at 05:30 and drove to work in extreme comfort, whilst no numpties on the road a total pleasure.Finished now so off home for the footy.
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Post by: feeutfo on 13 May 2012, 15:30:00
Made inroads into Radio reception issue. Replaced rear blind. Fitted ac pipe work to glove box.

...and ate some Curry. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 13 May 2012, 15:34:59
Fitted bootlid lip spoiler yesterday (thanks RobG) :y
Touched up some stonechips,sprayed part of front bumper today and just read ABS faultcodes on Tetleysmooths car.
Not bad going really considering Im at work all weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 13 May 2012, 17:23:37
drove it for the first time in 2 weeks as I darent before incase the cambelt/rollers/waterpump/all of them let go - even treated it to topping the petrol tank up to full in readiness for holiday as I had some Tesco vouchers  :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 May 2012, 21:16:31
Found some rust:

(http://i47.tinypic.com/20iw574.jpg)

(Rotten as a pear under the skin!)

And then this happened:

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2570llf.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/24wajiu.jpg)

(With thanks to 2woody for the assistance, bringing the plasma cutter and hauling away the engine & box!)
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 13 May 2012, 22:07:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 May 2012, 21:16:31
Found some rust:

(http://i47.tinypic.com/20iw574.jpg)

(Rotten as a pear under the skin!)

And then this happened:

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2570llf.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/24wajiu.jpg)

(With thanks to 2woody for the assistance, bringing the plasma cutter and hauling away the engine & box!)

break, that tin worm moved a bit sharpish!!  lol    ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 May 2012, 22:13:09
Fell apart around our ears, I'm telling you.. ;D
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Post by: andyc on 13 May 2012, 23:17:25
Stripped the Manta Engine Bay ready for Paint

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/JohnsCar066.jpg)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 May 2012, 00:04:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 May 2012, 22:13:09
Fell apart around our ears, I'm telling you.. ;D

.. with a little help. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 May 2012, 05:00:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 May 2012, 21:16:31
Found some rust:

(http://i47.tinypic.com/20iw574.jpg)

(Rotten as a pear under the skin!)

And then this happened:

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2570llf.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/24wajiu.jpg)

(With thanks to 2woody for the assistance, bringing the plasma cutter and hauling away the engine & box!)
That's certainly one way to make the boot bigger ;D last time I saw rot like that was on my last Mk 2 Granada :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2012, 08:35:24
Quote from: andyc on 13 May 2012, 23:17:25
Stripped the Manta Engine Bay ready for Paint

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/JohnsCar066.jpg)
Make sure you keep the before/after photos :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 14 May 2012, 09:29:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 May 2012, 21:16:31
Found some rust:

(http://i47.tinypic.com/20iw574.jpg)

(Rotten as a pear under the skin!)

And then this happened:

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2570llf.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/24wajiu.jpg)

(With thanks to 2woody for the assistance, bringing the plasma cutter and hauling away the engine & box!)

You were brave using plasma with the tank still in situ :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 May 2012, 09:36:55
Quote from: henryd on 14 May 2012, 09:29:22

You were brave using plasma with the tank still in situ :o

You don't know the worst of it! Jag appear to have squirted the most reluctant-to-extinguish form of foam known to man all round the fuel tank. :-X

I bet it's still smouldering somewhere under all that metal Fe2O3.
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Post by: Elite_L0ver on 14 May 2012, 14:06:07
gave the old girl a good was and wax yesterday put 20 quid of fuel in hoovered the boot and back seats ............................. and then the hoover blew up SWMBO not happy :( but after stripping it down (2 hours later) fixed it so wimbo happy again ;D

was going to treat the leather today and finish hoovering but its pissing it down here :'(
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Post by: geoffr70 on 14 May 2012, 14:53:52
Replaced centre sections on the elite. It had a irmscher double d back box on when I got it which looked ok but was slight cross eyed, so managed to level that out and keep it (was in good nick and cheaper than getting a back box as well). Mustn't be designed for the facelift though as the bumper cutout is too small. Still, looks good though.
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Post by: Omegababe on 14 May 2012, 15:07:17
Need to give my seats some TLC, whats the best way to treat my leather
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 14 May 2012, 16:18:04
Gliptone. Worked great on mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2012, 18:02:24
Quote from: geoffr70 on 14 May 2012, 14:53:52
Replaced centre sections on the elite. It had a irmscher double d back box on when I got it which looked ok but was slight cross eyed, so managed to level that out and keep it (was in good nick and cheaper than getting a back box as well). Mustn't be designed for the facelift though as the bumper cutout is too small. Still, looks good though.
Irmscher make special bumpers to fit their 2 exhaust styles ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 14 May 2012, 18:04:04
Quote from: geoffr70 on 14 May 2012, 14:53:52
Replaced centre sections on the elite. It had a irmscher double d back box on when I got it which looked ok but was slight cross eyed, so managed to level that out and keep it (was in good nick and cheaper than getting a back box as well). Mustn't be designed for the facelift though as the bumper cutout is too small. Still, looks good though.

Whilst I was on I replaced the wiper motor and linkage and blades. Saved the old motor off the Old linkage that was shot, the nut is the same size as the wiper arm retaining nut, bonus, so got that all squared away ready for mot now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 14 May 2012, 18:06:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2012, 18:02:24
Quote from: geoffr70 on 14 May 2012, 14:53:52
Replaced centre sections on the elite. It had a irmscher double d back box on when I got it which looked ok but was slight cross eyed, so managed to level that out and keep it (was in good nick and cheaper than getting a back box as well). Mustn't be designed for the facelift though as the bumper cutout is too small. Still, looks good though.
Irmscher make special bumpers to fit their 2 exhaust styles ;)

I've just got normal bumpers on mine. I toyed with the idea of trimming it a bit, but it looks ok now, a lot better than before, and lovely and quiet. Woo!
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 May 2012, 18:55:39
Polished out the scratches on the replacement door. As the ianu training method. ;)
Before...
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/80713f0e.jpg)

After...
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/67371c93.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 14 May 2012, 19:04:05
wow good result there  :y
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Post by: albitz on 14 May 2012, 19:05:52
Fitted a new brake pipe (3.5 metres long) to my Cavalier - eventually.The retards who made me a new one this morning wasted almost 2 hours of my time and then gave me a pipe with most of the bends not in it (they had agreed to make one exactly the same as the old one) due to the fact that one of them had measured the length of the old pipe and then screwed it up into a ball and chucked it in a skip. >:(
When I fitted it this afternoon it turned out to be 6 inches too long,despite me telling them the exact length and them remeasuring it to check. Made it an absolute pig of a job to fit. Its hard to get anyone to do any job these days who isnt as dim as an educationally subnormal amoeba. >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 14 May 2012, 19:10:59
Quote from: Albs on 14 May 2012, 19:05:52
Fitted a new brake pipe (3.5 metres long) to my Cavalier - eventually.The retards who made me a new one this morning wasted almost 2 hours of my time and then gave me a pipe with most of the bends not in it (they had agreed to make one exactly the same as the old one) due to the fact that one of them had measured the length of the old pipe and then screwed it up into a ball and chucked it in a skip. >:(
When I fitted it this afternoon it turned out to be 6 inches too long,despite me telling them the exact length and them remeasuring it to check. Made it an absolute pig of a job to fit. Its hard to get anyone to do any job these days who isnt as dim as an educationally subnormal amoeba. >:( >:( >:(
Or just an idiot in layman`s terms :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 May 2012, 20:52:45
Had the rusty heap of junk dragged onto a flatbed and taken away for scrap.


I mean the Jag, obviously  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2012, 22:19:08
gayboy - I think I need some training - thats amazing :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 May 2012, 22:26:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2012, 22:19:08
gayboy - I think I need some training - thats amazing :y

Look out Chris, TB needs you to teach him how to 'polish'!  :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 May 2012, 22:30:30
Started prepping for the ABS show this weekend.  Spent a thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours taking the wheels off, giving all the wheel arches a good clean up, washing and polishing the wheels inside and out, and putting them back on.  Just got the wheel nut covers back on before the heavens opened!!  ::)

Tomorrow night... first pass of the engine bay and doors shuts...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 May 2012, 22:34:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 May 2012, 20:52:45
Had the rusty heap of junk dragged onto a flatbed and taken away for scrap.


I mean the Jag, obviously  ;D

 ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 May 2012, 22:36:44
Quote from: Albs on 14 May 2012, 19:05:52
Fitted a new brake pipe (3.5 metres long) to my Cavalier - eventually.The retards who made me a new one this morning wasted almost 2 hours of my time and then gave me a pipe with most of the bends not in it (they had agreed to make one exactly the same as the old one) due to the fact that one of them had measured the length of the old pipe and then screwed it up into a ball and chucked it in a skip. >:(
When I fitted it this afternoon it turned out to be 6 inches too long,despite me telling them the exact length and them remeasuring it to check. Made it an absolute pig of a job to fit. Its hard to get anyone to do any job these days who isnt as dim as an educationally subnormal amoeba. >:( >:( >:(

I assume it's a rear pipe so the wrong length should be ok, but may cause a slight imbalance :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 May 2012, 22:43:49
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 May 2012, 22:26:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2012, 22:19:08
gayboy - I think I need some training - thats amazing :y

Look out Chris, TB needs you to teach him how to 'polish'!  :o :o
See, you know, I know... We all know, by now, he's more than capable of polishing his own. Any excuse, isn't it.

MUUUUUUUUM!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 May 2012, 23:10:12
Quote from: Lazydocker on 14 May 2012, 22:36:44
Quote from: Albs on 14 May 2012, 19:05:52
Fitted a new brake pipe (3.5 metres long) to my Cavalier - eventually.The retards who made me a new one this morning wasted almost 2 hours of my time and then gave me a pipe with most of the bends not in it (they had agreed to make one exactly the same as the old one) due to the fact that one of them had measured the length of the old pipe and then screwed it up into a ball and chucked it in a skip. >:(
When I fitted it this afternoon it turned out to be 6 inches too long,despite me telling them the exact length and them remeasuring it to check. Made it an absolute pig of a job to fit. Its hard to get anyone to do any job these days who isnt as dim as an educationally subnormal amoeba. >:( >:( >:(

I assume it's a rear pipe so the wrong length should be ok, but may cause a slight imbalance :-\
Yep,pipe from ABS pump to n/s rear.Slight imbalance wont bother me as long as it doesnt bother MOT man. ;)
I asked a spotty remedial in Halfords if they did brake pipes on Friday.He went ot a shelf and retrieved a package which contained reinforced plastic fuel pipe. "I think this should do the job mate ". Give me rather strength. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 May 2012, 23:17:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 May 2012, 20:52:45
Had the rusty heap of junk dragged onto a flatbed and taken away for scrap.


I mean the Jag, obviously  ;D

I hope you anonymised it first. I don't want any come back when it burns the scrapyard down. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 May 2012, 23:27:45
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 May 2012, 23:17:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 May 2012, 20:52:45
Had the rusty heap of junk dragged onto a flatbed and taken away for scrap.


I mean the Jag, obviously  ;D

I hope you anonymised it first. I don't want any come back when it burns the scrapyard down. :o

Well it's got no VIN plate ... but it still has someone's name carved in the back end  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 May 2012, 16:16:16
Fed the interior leather , nice and supple now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 15 May 2012, 18:13:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 May 2012, 18:55:39
Polished out the scratches on the replacement door. As the ianu training method. ;)
Before...
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/80713f0e.jpg)

After...
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/67371c93.jpg)

fab results, what did you use?  Morticia has some nasty scratches that need sorting at some point  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 May 2012, 20:49:53
Wash thoroughly.
Clay bar to remove particles.
 Insure all sticky crap is removed that could come loose and stick to the polisher causing more scratches. See to any imperfections, tar, lumps od crap before polishing.
Mcguires scratch ex2(?) for bad areas or Auto glym srp for swirls and general restoration, with an electric polishing pad from Halfords. Several applications where needed, keep going til happy.

Do one panel at a time. A whole car is way too much work.

That's it really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 May 2012, 20:52:15
Ps, also use two bucket method when washing a car. Not so much a single panel, but the principle is a good one. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 15 May 2012, 21:51:55
As TB mentioned this was the engine bay before last weekend
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/Picture093-1.jpg)

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 16 May 2012, 11:12:54
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2012, 20:49:53
Wash thoroughly.
Clay bar to remove particles.
 Insure all sticky crap is removed that could come loose and stick to the polisher causing more scratches. See to any imperfections, tar, lumps od crap before polishing.
Mcguires scratch ex2(?) for bad areas or Auto glym srp for swirls and general restoration, with an electric polishing pad from Halfords. Several applications where needed, keep going til happy.

Do one panel at a time. A whole car is way too much work.

That's it really.

Tell me about it!  Took me a whole weekend just to do the roof on my estate!!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 16 May 2012, 12:46:34
Had the Elite motd, which it passed with good emission results and only one advisory for tyre wear which I knew (must get geo done). Must be down to many cold days lying on concrete getting wet and fed up, oh and bashing my head off the bottom of shock absorbers, which hurts, a lot  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 May 2012, 19:07:34
Slapped two tyres on the DTi  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 16 May 2012, 19:38:31
Quote from: twiglet on 14 May 2012, 22:30:30
Started prepping for the ABS show this weekend.  Spent a thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours taking the wheels off, giving all the wheel arches a good clean up, washing and polishing the wheels inside and out, and putting them back on.  Just got the wheel nut covers back on before the heavens opened!!  ::)

Tomorrow night... first pass of the engine bay and doors shuts...  :y

Last night... first pass of the engine bay and door shuts thoroughly cleaned.

Tonight... hoovered and shampoo'd carpets, dressed all interior trim and treated the leather.

Tomorrow... Will give her a properly good wash and maybe a clay bar, then when I get to the ABS rally on Friday, she will only need a quick wash, followed by SRP and EGP, a final engine bay dress, and a dollop of tyre shine for good measure!  :y

That's the plan anyway, I just pray the sun comes out!!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 16 May 2012, 20:09:09
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaado. :P :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 16 May 2012, 20:27:14
Well I've been messing with some old carbs lately. I wanted to get them ultrasonicly cleaned but nobody did it locally and I couldn't afford for bits to go missing in the post. So I've brought another useful garage tool which undoubtedly will sit in the corner of the garage unused once I've finished with it  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160589684192?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2143wt_1397 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160589684192?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2143wt_1397)

Actually this could turn into a well used addition to the garage how many times have you lost hours of your life trying to clean some part
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 16 May 2012, 20:50:48
sorted out a couple of rust patches on o/s/r door, then wished I never done the next bit took the plastic sill covers to check under there as I remember when I took it for mot he said was a bit rusty round rear of sill, so had a look and shock horror both sides are shot in various places. now contemplating what to do, as I remember previous cars I've had you just end up chasing rust around, so may well be looking for a new car soon(rubs hands with glee as spotted a nice elite on eBay today) :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 May 2012, 21:27:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2012, 20:49:53
Wash thoroughly.
Clay bar to remove particles.
 Insure all sticky crap is removed that could come loose and stick to the polisher causing more scratches. See to any imperfections, tar, lumps od crap before polishing.
Mcguires scratch ex2(?) for bad areas or Auto glym srp for swirls and general restoration, with an electric polishing pad from Halfords. Several applications where needed, keep going til happy.

Do one panel at a time. A whole car is way too much work.

That's it really.

ah right, sounds very time consuming, and sadly something my arthritic shoulders would never be able to cope with doing.

Oh well   :(

On a happier note, James has potentially saved me a fortune, as a journey out today in 'Morticia' has proved that it was not the main oil seal that was p***ing oil everywhere, as since he cleaned the breathers on the car on Saturday and fitted new gasket & O rings to the cam cover, the car is no longer marking its territory   :y  :y  :y  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LFF64 on 17 May 2012, 20:45:37
Replaced rear brake pads thats front and rear done now and blimey the brakes feel much better
Also booked in tomorrow for an aircon regas just in case we get any summer  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 17 May 2012, 20:59:03
Quote from: Albs on 16 May 2012, 20:09:09
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaado. :P :D ;D ;D

Rollocks!!  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 17 May 2012, 22:13:47
Quote from: twiglet on 16 May 2012, 19:38:31
Quote from: twiglet on 14 May 2012, 22:30:30
Started prepping for the ABS show this weekend.  Spent a thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours taking the wheels off, giving all the wheel arches a good clean up, washing and polishing the wheels inside and out, and putting them back on.  Just got the wheel nut covers back on before the heavens opened!!  ::)

Tomorrow night... first pass of the engine bay and doors shuts...  :y

Last night... first pass of the engine bay and door shuts thoroughly cleaned.

Tonight... hoovered and shampoo'd carpets, dressed all interior trim and treated the leather.

Tomorrow... Will give her a properly good wash and maybe a clay bar, then when I get to the ABS rally on Friday, she will only need a quick wash, followed by SRP and EGP, a final engine bay dress, and a dollop of tyre shine for good measure!  :y

That's the plan anyway, I just pray the sun comes out!!  ::)

Managed to give her a good wash tonight, but no time to clay bar.  Also did a check of all fluid levels and increased tyre pressures ready to hook up the picky palace in the morning!!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 May 2012, 11:45:58
Had it delivered (well, half of it) in kit form:
(http://i49.tinypic.com/jayr8j.jpg)

Found an oil leak (already!) on the other car I picked up last week:
(http://i46.tinypic.com/350jqjs.jpg)
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Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2012, 13:07:16
Washed it, claybar'd it (to get the winter grime off it), dried it, polished it.
Annual scuttle clean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 18 May 2012, 14:33:35
Took it back to WIM's to get steering wheel straightened. All done also double checked over setup with a couple of little adjustments,all great now including steering wheel. :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 18 May 2012, 15:53:12
fitted new luggage cover including the securing jobbies that I needed - Phill was in Sandiacre today and called into Mega Vaux (mahoosive Vauxhall breakers here) and picked one up for £30   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 May 2012, 15:59:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 May 2012, 11:45:58
Had it delivered (well, half of it) in kit form:

Oooh.. New toys. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 18 May 2012, 16:24:37
Today I've been mostly ultrasonicly cleaning carburettors. My utlrasonic bath turned up but without the cleaning fluid. So I used plain water instead. Results are amazing. The parts were so clean my hands didn't get any dirt on them when I rebuilt them. Also impressive was the amount of cak which was left in the bath. I am impressed. I wish I had got a bigger bath as it's really quite small but I managed. you couldn't do anything bigger mind
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 16:42:26
Had the Air Con Re-Gassed... Nice and cold now :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2012, 16:50:34
Fitted a sunroof ECU off a breaker, lets hope that cures the problem.

Time will tell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2012, 18:12:02
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 16:42:26
Had the Air Con Re-Gassed... Nice and cold now :y :y
Briefly. You know you're wasting money, and you need to sort it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 18 May 2012, 19:28:28
Removed existing oil cooler and plate which was definitely the cuse of my water leak.Replaced with new cooler /plate seals and also replaced thermostat and transfer pipe.Found out why the B bolt is so called.Actually not that bad to get back in once you have removed the power steering reservoir and emptied the remains of its un-syphoned contents over the abs pump.

Biggest problem with that bolt is getting it started through oil dipstick holder/transfer pipe and then engine lifting eye.I kept dropping the damn thing and having to route around in the engine bay with a torch and telescopic magnetic retriever.All done know so thats another job sorted out.

Have also removed the drivers side exhaust manifold to replace the gasket as for some time now it has been making an annoying clicking from cold and getting worse by the day.When it did come off was surprised to find that the 4 lower studs came out with the nuts but the 3 on the top left the studs in place so just as weel I have got a stud remover as want to have all new studs and nuts fitted along with proper 3 layer gasket.Take my hat of to the men on the forum that can do that job in 4 hours.Has taken me around that just to get it removed although have been dodging the showers,so will hope for a dry day tomorrow and get it all back together.

Would it be a good idea to run a thin bead of oil cooler sealant around the gasket on the transfer pipe to back of block joint as looking at how ackward it is to get that pipe off I imaging the gasket 0 ring will keep falling off whaen I come to fit it back together.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2012, 19:33:40
Quote from: amba on 18 May 2012, 19:28:28
Actually not that bad to get back in once you have removed the power steering reservoir and emptied the remains of its un-syphoned contents over the abs pump.
PMSL, love it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 18 May 2012, 19:35:56
Thought I had got all its contents syringed out but when removed it to make access easier had a nice mess to clean up...well atleast thats another bit of the engine that won,t rust  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 18 May 2012, 19:48:41
Twiglet, what shampoo did you use on the carpet and what product to clean the plastic trims etc (and method, toothbrush/rag/elbowgrease etc). I  would love to see how it turned out.

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 18 May 2012, 20:51:56
I have given "Jabba" a service, cam cover gaskets, cambelt & tensioners, water pump, anti freez plus aux belt.
He is need of an exhaust so need to sort one.... All the exhausts I have had and not got one for my own car    ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 18 May 2012, 20:53:27
Jabba ??  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 20:54:53
Quote from: Loo-knee on 18 May 2012, 20:51:56
I have given "Jabba" a service, cam cover gaskets, cambelt & tensioners, water pump, anti freez plus aux belt.
He is need of an exhaust so need to sort one.... All the exhausts I have had and not got one for my own car    ::)

All in one day, Daz. that would take me a month ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 18 May 2012, 20:56:43
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 20:54:53
Quote from: Loo-knee on 18 May 2012, 20:51:56
I have given "Jabba" a service, cam cover gaskets, cambelt & tensioners, water pump, anti freez plus aux belt.
He is need of an exhaust so need to sort one.... All the exhausts I have had and not got one for my own car    ::)

All in one day, Daz. that would take me a month ;D
One week working and three weeks asking questions Steve ;D ;D :-* :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 18 May 2012, 20:57:48
Quote from: Albs on 18 May 2012, 20:53:27
Jabba ??  :-\
(http://discountdivah.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/jabba_swsb.png) ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 18 May 2012, 21:00:30
Quote from: Albs on 18 May 2012, 20:53:27
Jabba ??  :-\

Yes Jabba...... Yoda is green but small although powerful within the force.... Jabba is big and green which fits my cars description  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 21:02:06
Quote from: RobG on 18 May 2012, 20:56:43
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 18 May 2012, 20:54:53
Quote from: Loo-knee on 18 May 2012, 20:51:56
I have given "Jabba" a service, cam cover gaskets, cambelt & tensioners, water pump, anti freez plus aux belt.
He is need of an exhaust so need to sort one.... All the exhausts I have had and not got one for my own car    ::)

All in one day, Daz. that would take me a month ;D
One week working and three weeks asking questions Steve ;D ;D :-* :y

 :P :P :P :P :P ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 21:16:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2012, 18:12:02
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 16:42:26
Had the Air Con Re-Gassed... Nice and cold now :y :y
Briefly. You know you're wasting money, and you need to sort it ;)

But at least it'll be cold for the summer ;) Held the Vacuum for 10 minutes anyway ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 18 May 2012, 21:19:13
Transit and Freelander over last two days .
Transit , new front pads and rear shoes ,handbrake cable ,inner steering tie rods ,outer track rod ends ,ARB drop links ,NS wheel bearing   :'( and rear wishbone bushes ..................
Freelander replaced 8 month old Eternal exhaust center section with genuine LR item after it split all around silencer  >:( and reconned wiper linkage .
I've had to replace five items on the Freelander that were less than a year old in the last couple of months and write off the costs as it was uneconomical to return them to seller. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 01:34:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2012, 13:07:16
Washed it, claybar'd it (to get the winter grime off it), dried it, polished it.
Annual scuttle clean.

At the risk of a royal caning, what's claybarring? I have a gay friend who may answer it, but I'm afearred to ask...... :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:41:56
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 01:34:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2012, 13:07:16
Washed it, claybar'd it (to get the winter grime off it), dried it, polished it.
Annual scuttle clean.

At the risk of a royal caning, what's claybarring? I have a gay friend who may answer it, but I'm afearred to ask...... :-[

http://www.meguiars-online.co.uk/shop/products/quik-clay-starter-kit/?gclid=CN3JsvLRi7ACFY5pfAod7EAEpA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:43:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 16:42:26
Had the Air Con Re-Gassed... Nice and cold now :y :y

I've yet to find anyone in and around this area who I would trust/recommend to re-gas my air con.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 11:24:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:41:56
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 01:34:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2012, 13:07:16
Washed it, claybar'd it (to get the winter grime off it), dried it, polished it.
Annual scuttle clean.

At the risk of a royal caning, what's claybarring? I have a gay friend who may answer it, but I'm afearred to ask...... :-[

http://www.meguiars-online.co.uk/shop/products/quik-clay-starter-kit/?gclid=CN3JsvLRi7ACFY5pfAod7EAEpA

Never come across that, good I assume?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 19 May 2012, 13:02:16
Replaced the broken catch on the glove box ..... not a difficult job but how many screws ????  I think the designer had shares in a screw company !!

Also replaced the broken centre arm rest.... piece of doddle ...

So........ something large, heavy, and in constant use is held together by 2 screws and  a couple of plastic clips...... something light and not often used requires the removal of 3 pieces of trim, 23 screws, 2 hinge pins, a stupid circlip and a metal shield that seems to have no purpose whatsoever !!

Strange .......   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 May 2012, 15:57:41
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:43:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 16:42:26
Had the Air Con Re-Gassed... Nice and cold now :y :y

I've yet to find anyone in and around this area who I would trust/recommend to re-gas my air con.

Fortunately the garage that does my MOTs (who we've used for many years) also does AC charging at the right price :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zippy2012 on 19 May 2012, 16:07:09
just had my tyres fitted on the 19s & fitted onto mig looks awesome now!!  :D

But also found that my O/S front & rear wishbones are breaked! btm balljoint on front & front bush to chassis on the rear i wondered why it turned left so well but wouldnt go right & wondered so much...  ???

got 2 new fronts just waiting for demonweeks to send the polybushes!!!

off on to ebay to souce a rear bush... or 2.... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 19 May 2012, 19:14:32
Err nothing,mv6, sitting outside flat,whilst I'm visiting a friend using the vivaro lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 May 2012, 19:19:54
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:43:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 16:42:26
Had the Air Con Re-Gassed... Nice and cold now :y :y

I've yet to find anyone in and around this area who I would trust/recommend to re-gas my air con.

Best place I have found is here:-

http://www.auto-aircon.com/Contact_Us/contact_us.html

Probably a bit far from you but all of my cars have visited and been repaired/ regassed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sam Burton on 19 May 2012, 19:30:30
well.... I fitted the Black inner sections to my headlights and Debadged the sides  :y nothing major today  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 19 May 2012, 19:53:39
Just finished the ilst of jobs that were over due and pleased to say its done:

Fitted new oil cooler and plate .New hollow bolts.Replaced coolant bridge and again fitted new hollow bolts along with dowty washers.Removed existing thermostat and replaced with new including housing and transfer pipe.Removed drivers side exhaust manifold and fitted 3 layer metal gasket(old one was single thin GM part).New exhaust manifold studs and copper nuts.New copper nuts to drivers side down pipe along with new GM exhaust down pipe gasket.All topped up with 50/50 coolant mix so hoping that has now put my long outstanding water leak and nasty tick/tick on a cold start.

2 long days but quite enjoyable and saved a few ££,s aswell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 May 2012, 20:02:58
Quote from: amba on 19 May 2012, 19:53:39
Just finished the ilst of jobs that were over due and pleased to say its done:

Fitted new oil cooler and plate .New hollow bolts.Replaced coolant bridge and again fitted new hollow bolts along with dowty washers.Removed existing thermostat and replaced with new including housing and transfer pipe.Removed drivers side exhaust manifold and fitted 3 layer metal gasket(old one was single thin GM part).New exhaust manifold studs and copper nuts.New copper nuts to drivers side down pipe along with new GM exhaust down pipe gasket.All topped up with 50/50 coolant mix so hoping that has now put my long outstanding water leak and nasty tick/tick on a cold start.

2 long days but quite enjoyable and saved a few ££,s aswell.

2days  :o, i think that would of took me 2 weeks  ;) good job done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 19 May 2012, 20:07:23
Some on here would have done that in a day,but as you get a tad older the constant crawling around under the car and stretching to the back of the engine becomes a lot harder.

I was quite satisfied with my efforts .Currently still have gearbox to strip apart to replace those solenoids but getting the back of the jobs now sorted.

Will try and get those pictures of the solenoids done in the next day or so now as all tools are away in shed now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 May 2012, 20:15:29
Quote from: amba on 19 May 2012, 20:07:23
Some on here would have done that in a day,but as you get a tad older the constant crawling around under the car and stretching to the back of the engine becomes a lot harder.

I was quite satisfied with my efforts .Currently still have gearbox to strip apart to replace those solenoids but getting the back of the jobs now sorted.

Will try and get those pictures of the solenoids done in the next day or so now as all tools are away in shed now

Ill second that ,,, especially working outside exposed to the elements  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 19 May 2012, 20:22:58
Today my Frankenstein vw motor ran for the first time. It sounded awesome!!!!! Only thing is I found the exhaust won't fit with the tow bar Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. Always the bloody same two steps forward and one back. Been like this the whole time since I started this project 6 months ago  :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 19 May 2012, 20:32:04
Quote from: eatmydust on 19 May 2012, 20:15:29
Quote from: amba on 19 May 2012, 20:07:23
Some on here would have done that in a day,but as you get a tad older the constant crawling around under the car and stretching to the back of the engine becomes a lot harder.

I was quite satisfied with my efforts .Currently still have gearbox to strip apart to replace those solenoids but getting the back of the jobs now sorted.

Will try and get those pictures of the solenoids done in the next day or so now as all tools are away in shed now

Ill second that ,,, especially working outside exposed to the elements  :y

Just aswell there's some younger members about who help out the oap's lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 19 May 2012, 22:38:36
Its not the mind or the will  ;D ;D ;D...its just the old body doesn,t like too much physical effort ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 23:24:54
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 May 2012, 19:19:54
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:43:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 May 2012, 16:42:26
Had the Air Con Re-Gassed... Nice and cold now :y :y

I've yet to find anyone in and around this area who I would trust/recommend to re-gas my air con.

Best place I have found is here:-

http://www.auto-aircon.com/Contact_Us/contact_us.html

Probably a bit far from you but all of my cars have visited and been repaired/ regassed

Not at all, my daughter lives in Redditch :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 May 2012, 23:35:59
Quote from: martin42 on 19 May 2012, 20:32:04
Quote from: eatmydust on 19 May 2012, 20:15:29
Quote from: amba on 19 May 2012, 20:07:23
Some on here would have done that in a day,but as you get a tad older the constant crawling around under the car and stretching to the back of the engine becomes a lot harder.

I was quite satisfied with my efforts .Currently still have gearbox to strip apart to replace those solenoids but getting the back of the jobs now sorted.

Will try and get those pictures of the solenoids done in the next day or so now as all tools are away in shed now

Ill second that ,,, especially working outside exposed to the elements  :y

Just aswell there's some younger members about who help out the oap's lol

 ;D :y
Quote from: amba on 19 May 2012, 22:38:36
Its not the mind or the will  ;D ;D ;D...its just the old body doesn,t like too much physical effort ;D



Yep thats me just now till i get my hip sorted out ,but my knees have been sore  ::) ::) ::) geez im getting old and rambling now  ::) :-X

Happy days  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 May 2012, 07:48:52
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 11:24:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:41:56
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 01:34:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2012, 13:07:16
Washed it, claybar'd it (to get the winter grime off it), dried it, polished it.
Annual scuttle clean.

At the risk of a royal caning, what's claybarring? I have a gay friend who may answer it, but I'm afearred to ask...... :-[

http://www.meguiars-online.co.uk/shop/products/quik-clay-starter-kit/?gclid=CN3JsvLRi7ACFY5pfAod7EAEpA

Never come across that, good I assume?

Makes the paintwork silky smooth, removes all the dirt and grime without damaging the laquer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Big_Al on 20 May 2012, 08:29:34
V6 Cam covers for me today  ;) ;)  3 years since I last done this job. ::) ::) ::)   

 So Laptop on the kitchen side with maintenance guide loaded . . .    let you know how it goes later  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 May 2012, 09:23:57
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 May 2012, 07:48:52
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 11:24:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 May 2012, 06:41:56
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 19 May 2012, 01:34:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2012, 13:07:16
Washed it, claybar'd it (to get the winter grime off it), dried it, polished it.
Annual scuttle clean.

At the risk of a royal caning, what's claybarring? I have a gay friend who may answer it, but I'm afearred to ask...... :-[

http://www.meguiars-online.co.uk/shop/products/quik-clay-starter-kit/?gclid=CN3JsvLRi7ACFY5pfAod7EAEpA

Never come across that, good I assume?

Makes the paintwork silky smooth, removes all the dirt and grime without damaging the laquer.
purpose is to remove all the sharp impurities that stick to the paint, so they don't come loose during polishing and put more scratches in than your looking to take out.
After thorough washing the paint is not clean. Look closely and you'll see and feel sharp particles and bits of brown tar and crap that washing won't remove. Clay bar removes these, although some times a product like iron ex is needed to remove heavily soiled deposits.
Once properly clean, polish away.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 18:50:11
Quote from: Albs on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)

I'm usually like this with everything... for some reason i'm calm when i work on the car. well there was one incident...  :-X :-X :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 May 2012, 18:53:16
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 18:50:11
Quote from: Albs on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)

I'm usually like this with everything... for some reason i'm calm when i work on the car. well there was one incident...  :-X :-X :-X ::)
Webby, your wording sounds very familiar. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 18:57:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2012, 18:53:16
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 18:50:11
Quote from: Albs on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)

I'm usually like this with everything... for some reason i'm calm when i work on the car. well there was one incident...  :-X :-X :-X ::)
Webby, your wording sounds very familiar. ;)

You the same, chris?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 May 2012, 21:36:19
Quote from: Albs on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)

Esp when the spanner slips and knuckles are your impact area , smashed my knuckles hitting the ball joint  >:( blood and guts all over the place but the oil and grease stemmed most of the flow  ;D filled the swear box that day .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 21:57:44
Quote from: eatmydust on 20 May 2012, 21:36:19
Quote from: Albs on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)

Esp when the spanner slips and knuckles are your impact area , smashed my knuckles hitting the ball joint  >:( blood and guts all over the place but the oil and grease stemmed most of the flow  ;D filled the swear box that day .

done exactly the same.... pullled the aux tensioner down and that fekkin air injection pipe bracket stayed strong when my wrench slipped and my hand smashed it. after i'd calmed down and retrieved every tool i have from the bottom of the garden i was gutted that it was bruised and not cut. i want some decent scars!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 May 2012, 22:05:41
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 20 May 2012, 21:57:44
Quote from: eatmydust on 20 May 2012, 21:36:19
Quote from: Albs on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)

Esp when the spanner slips and knuckles are your impact area , smashed my knuckles hitting the ball joint  >:( blood and guts all over the place but the oil and grease stemmed most of the flow  ;D filled the swear box that day .

done exactly the same.... pullled the aux tensioner down and that fekkin air injection pipe bracket stayed strong when my wrench slipped and my hand smashed it. after i'd calmed down and retrieved every tool i have from the bottom of the garden i was gutted that it was bruised and not cut. i want some decent scars!  >:(
;D ;D ;D ;D



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 20 May 2012, 23:01:49
Quote from: Albs on 20 May 2012, 18:44:54
Ws doing a couple of little cosmetic jobs to an Omega including fitting a windscreen seal which for some reason didnt want to seat properly.Unusually for me these days,I had a ful blown hissy fit,toys right out of the pram - expletives,yelling,tools thrown all over the shop. ::) :-[ ;D
Got in the old Cavalier and went for a drive around some nice little scenic country lanes for half an hour and then came back and had another go. The seal went into place nice & easy then. ::)

Told you they can be a pig!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2012, 23:06:29
removed the upper assembly on MotherT's Elite Estate shocks today, to fit the metal sleeve for supporting rubber. As I missed doing that when fitting the shocks before, took less than 15 mins per side, all went well.

Also broken into an certain admins garden, used the Estates new suspension to good use and weighed in his old rusty doors!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 May 2012, 08:45:20
Ive done the steering idler on big blue....huge improvement :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2012, 09:01:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2012, 23:06:29
Also broken into an certain admins garden, used the Estates new suspension to good use and weighed in his old rusty doors!
LOL - I hadn't noticed ;D ;D ;D

Cheers, student :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 May 2012, 10:08:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2012, 09:01:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2012, 23:06:29
Also broken into an certain admins garden, used the Estates new suspension to good use and weighed in his old rusty doors!
LOL - I hadn't noticed ;D ;D ;D

Cheers, student :y

No problemo  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 May 2012, 17:18:06
Replaced the B&*#ard Bolt! Well, what did you expect for 1 days work? The first one disappeared into Davy Jones Henry Ford's locker, I hope it finds its own way out. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: buttsy19 on 21 May 2012, 18:09:56
Replaced both anti roll bar drop links, althought i had to grind the bolts off both of them 3 hours later i have new links fitted.
On a side note the car now does not seem to tramline as much. New set of discs and pads to fit and a full service within the next 2 weeks, currently doing 1200 miles a month so service schedules are around the 4 month mark.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2012, 18:18:52
Quote from: tunnie on 21 May 2012, 10:08:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2012, 09:01:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2012, 23:06:29
Also broken into an certain admins garden, used the Estates new suspension to good use and weighed in his old rusty doors!
LOL - I hadn't noticed ;D ;D ;D

Cheers, student :y

No problemo  :y
Apart from you forgot the seat base!

Still, you can take that when you drop my spanners back ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 May 2012, 18:26:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2012, 18:18:52
Quote from: tunnie on 21 May 2012, 10:08:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2012, 09:01:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2012, 23:06:29
Also broken into an certain admins garden, used the Estates new suspension to good use and weighed in his old rusty doors!
LOL - I hadn't noticed ;D ;D ;D

Cheers, student :y

No problemo  :y
Apart from you forgot the seat base!

Still, you can take that when you drop my spanners back ;)

I saw that, but not sure that was meant to go?

Spanners already back, on top of your tool chest. So that seat base is your problem now  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2012, 19:30:28
Quote from: tunnie on 21 May 2012, 18:26:16
I saw that, but not sure that was meant to go?
Did it look like it belonged in the garden?  Actually, knowing what a mess the garden is, don't answer that one ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sam Burton on 21 May 2012, 19:32:02
Getting the CD wheels ready to put snow tyres on lmao  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 24 May 2012, 12:08:44
just done an oil and filter change....and found a leaking hbv.  Sigh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 24 May 2012, 17:02:37
Did an MOT on an old 98 Fiesta today then had to service it. The bloody thing hasn't been serviced for over 6 years so when I saw the amount of rust around the plugs I knew I was in for a hard day. Tried the first plug and it wouldn't budge so left that and went to the second plug, tried to undo it and the bloody thing snapped. Took me 3 hours to get the sodding thing out but at least I didn't have to remove the head. I had to leave 3 of the old plugs in there, I wasn't going to take any chances with them snapping >:(

Bloody Fords ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2012, 17:06:52
Blimey! I bet that had some lard under the rocker cover. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 24 May 2012, 17:09:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2012, 17:06:52
Blimey! I bet that had some lard under the rocker cover. ;D

Loads of the stuff ::). I couldn't believe how little oil was in it as well. Typical female on a low budget :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 24 May 2012, 19:28:29
Quote from: Elite Pete on 24 May 2012, 17:02:37
Did an MOT on an old 98 Fiesta today then had to service it. The bloody thing hasn't been serviced for over 6 years so when I saw the amount of rust around the plugs I knew I was in for a hard day. Tried the first plug and it wouldn't budge so left that and went to the second plug, tried to undo it and the bloody thing snapped. Took me 3 hours to get the sodding thing out but at least I didn't have to remove the head. I had to leave 3 of the old plugs in there, I wasn't going to take any chances with them snapping >:(

Bloody Fords ::)

I have in the past busted them off and driven a suitable size spline bit into whats left in the head and used an impact gun on that,its worked every time...................so far!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2012, 19:58:47
Quote from: Elite Pete on 24 May 2012, 17:09:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2012, 17:06:52
Blimey! I bet that had some lard under the rocker cover. ;D

Loads of the stuff ::). I couldn't believe how little oil was in it as well. Typical female on a low budget :-X

Yep, and a total false economy. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: scoot3603 on 24 May 2012, 20:53:59
removed the power sounder before i kik the hell out of her at 2 this morning and gave her a wash with maguires for the first time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 24 May 2012, 22:01:31
While checking my car i noticed front brake flexy hose was  damaged...so off i popped and brought ..not one but two and changed both of them...glutton for punishment me plus it was an excuse to sit in the sun..lol.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 24 May 2012, 22:21:02
I've loaded the car up with the tools and am leaving for a 3.5 hour jolly at 6 tomorrow morning so I can swing the spanners at Mr Knees tomorrow. Things I bloody do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 24 May 2012, 22:23:39
replaced my guffed maff airflow sensor yipee no more eml on  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 May 2012, 00:04:28
Kosovans washed it. Kosovans appear to have scratched it.

More bloody polishing.  Sigh...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 May 2012, 02:01:06
Quote from: Elite Pete on 24 May 2012, 17:09:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2012, 17:06:52
Blimey! I bet that had some lard under the rocker cover. ;D

Loads of the stuff ::). I couldn't believe how little oil was in it as well. Typical female on a low budget :-X

Payment in kind, was it? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2012, 10:22:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 May 2012, 00:04:28
Kosovans washed it. Kosovans appear to have scratched it.

More bloody polishing.  Sigh...

Kosovans? I'm disappointed in you, Chris. :(

Better to leave it dirty like I do. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 May 2012, 10:52:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2012, 10:22:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 May 2012, 00:04:28
Kosovans washed it. Kosovans appear to have scratched it.

More bloody polishing.  Sigh...

Kosovans? I'm disappointed in you, Chris. :(

Better to leave it dirty like I do. :-[
It is if they're going to scratch the paint.

Something in the wash mit I reckon. No two bucket method with these guys. ;D

But what do you do. Hose pipe ban on. I'm not pissing about with a watering can.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2012, 10:56:48
The Kosovans round here have a single bucket in a shopping trolley to last them all day. :o

Hook your pressure washer up to a water butt. :y

.. or wash it by hand and take it to the local garage for a rinse before and after.

I notice there's no hosepipe ban for the garages. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 May 2012, 11:07:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2012, 10:56:48
The Kosovans round here have a single bucket in a shopping trolley to last them all day. :o

Hook your pressure washer up to a water butt. :y

.. or wash it by hand and take it to the local garage for a rinse before and after.

I notice there's no hosepipe ban for the garages. ::)
Considering water butt option. Don't have one currently... Don't suppose I'm allowed to fill the water butt with the hose? seeing as there's no rain due for a week ...? No? Thought not.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2012, 11:11:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 May 2012, 11:07:21
Considering water butt option. Don't have one currently...

There was some cheap deal on to encourage recycling with the local council when I got mine. Worth a look.

Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 May 2012, 11:07:21
Don't suppose I'm allowed to fill the water butt with the hose?

The expression "who's going to effing know" springs to mind. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 11:11:34
Pressure washer in bathwater? I have a lot of baths. And I'm not that dirty normally.

Can see gayboy throwing a hissy fit if his car was washed in Radox though....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2012, 11:17:07
I've yet to try a Turtle wax bath. How bad can it be? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 May 2012, 11:19:32
On a black car...? Ooh hiss    eee     fit... All that soap scum. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 25 May 2012, 11:27:32
I have been using a pressure washer/water butt combi for a while now.  Way before the hosepipe ban started in fact.

Reason being that rain water is soft water, which means far less water marks.  A godsend on a black Omega estate, because it's nigh on impossible to get around the whole car before it dries.  :y

Edit:  Oh and I would never, ever let anyone else wash my car!!  It tooks me approx. 60 hours to detail her last year, and remove all the surface marring.  One bad wash with contaminated water, and I'd be back to square one!  No way!!  >:( 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 May 2012, 11:31:24
Good point twig. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 25 May 2012, 11:32:26
Made a ramp by myself as it's being planned for a time. :y Not a big deal but I consider it really important.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 May 2012, 11:32:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2012, 11:17:07
I've yet to try a Turtle wax bath. How bad can it be? ::)

At least if you drip dry you should be streak free :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 May 2012, 12:05:13
Done my HBV after yesterdays leak went from a small leak to a can't do 2 miles without a warning!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 12:32:32
Left my house at 4am, drove to Blackpool, did a day's work, & didn't have to fill up again til Birmingham on the way home......amazing what no traffic, and a sensible right foot can do!


(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/oof/IMG-20120521-00007.jpg)

Couple of collection s in Brum & Coventry, got home at 11:30 pm, 570 mile day.

I was rather knackered!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 25 May 2012, 13:16:31
407 miles out of one tank in a 3.2 is damned good going!  I'm lucky if I get 300 sometimes!!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 13:24:39
Quote from: twiglet on 25 May 2012, 13:16:31
407 miles out of one tank in a 3.2 is damned good going!  I'm lucky if I get 300 sometimes!!  ::)

It got to 419 before the fill, with 9 miles left on the range

As I said, lack of traffic & an almost constant 75mph seems to be the trick.......it was at 32.2mpg at one point!

And a sainsburys near star city 131.9p was quite pleasing too!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 25 May 2012, 14:04:00
Quote from: twiglet on 25 May 2012, 13:16:31
407 miles out of one tank in a 3.2 is damned good going!  I'm lucky if I get 300 sometimes!!  ::)

Although I should point out that this is usually with a GVW of 3.5 tonnes!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:05:49
Quote from: twiglet on 25 May 2012, 14:04:00
Quote from: twiglet on 25 May 2012, 13:16:31
407 miles out of one tank in a 3.2 is damned good going!  I'm lucky if I get 300 sometimes!!  ::)

Although I should point out that this is usually with a GVW of 3.5 tonnes!  ;D

Haha, I don't wanna weigh mine, not with all my shizzle in back!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 May 2012, 14:59:00
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Couldn't agree more Lampy. Far superior car. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 25 May 2012, 17:10:30
washed it and new antifreeze
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/6bcc5302.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 18:11:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 May 2012, 14:59:00
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Couldn't agree more Lampy. Far superior car. ;)

 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 25 May 2012, 19:23:51
Run the engine after cambelt and stat change on my 3.2 Elite. Whoopee!!!, temp now goes straight to mid position. Changed oil and filter, air filter, and droplinks. Brake bleed tomorrow. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 22:04:40
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Suspect the poxy, useless lower CR doesn't help matters...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 26 May 2012, 00:48:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 22:04:40
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Suspect the poxy, useless lower CR doesn't help matters...

to prove my lack of knowledge once again.......lower cr?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 26 May 2012, 00:54:43
Compression ratio
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 26 May 2012, 01:03:56
That much different?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 May 2012, 02:01:54
Oh take no notice, even with a chip his couldn't pull away from mine. Without a chip, no chance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 26 May 2012, 02:04:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 May 2012, 02:01:54
Oh take no notice, even with a chip his couldn't pull away from mine. Without a chip, no chance.

*ducks*  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 26 May 2012, 10:03:18
I've done nothing, but last week had two new tyres put on the back 180 bucks each, to get through the MOT, which it did with only one advisory on the handbrake :y michelins all round now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 26 May 2012, 10:15:05
put my preformance filter back on just to pee the local roy bacers off ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 26 May 2012, 10:19:29
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 26 May 2012, 00:48:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 22:04:40
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Suspect the poxy, useless lower CR doesn't help matters...

to prove my lack of knowledge once again.......lower cr?
your not on your own with that one, i dont do abbreviations either ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2012, 11:28:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 May 2012, 02:01:54
Oh take no notice, even with a chip his couldn't pull away from mine. Without a chip, no chance.
I was giving you a good tow ;D

I suspect my compression isn't what it once was, going by oil consumption.  But the old girl kept you honest despite her extra 5-6yrs age and extra 100k miles...

But then this part of the thread is about fuel consumption differences, and no matter how I drive, I'll always get 250+ miles from 67l of LPG from the 3.0l. Remind me how many miles you get from a tank (bearing in mind, I don't think our driving styles should create much difference in MPG)?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2012, 11:28:58
Quote from: noel on 26 May 2012, 10:15:05
put my lower preformance filter back on just to pee the local roy bacers off ;D ;D
Fixed that post for you ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 May 2012, 14:54:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2012, 11:28:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 May 2012, 02:01:54
Oh take no notice, even with a chip his couldn't pull away from mine. Without a chip, no chance.
I was giving you a good tow ;D

I suspect my compression isn't what it once was, going by oil consumption.  But the old girl kept you honest despite her extra 5-6yrs age and extra 100k miles...

But then this part of the thread is about fuel consumption differences, and no matter how I drive, I'll always get 250+ miles from 67l of LPG from the 3.0l. Remind me how many miles you get from a tank (bearing in mind, I don't think our driving styles should create much difference in MPG)?
fit injectors that don't lag then we'll see. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 May 2012, 14:57:10
How much bhp is that chip worth, allegedly?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 26 May 2012, 19:44:57
Eventually got round to fitting the OEM Park Pilot system that I bought off Twiglet about 18 months ago......... :-[
This replaced an el cheapo system that after being removed was fitted to my van to replace a worn out system that I fitted 5 years ago......
Beep ....Beep.....Beep....... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 May 2012, 22:25:04
This week on my 3.2 Elite I've changed the cambelt, thermostat, plugs, changed the brake fluid, and I'm well satisfied, but knackered. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonnycool on 27 May 2012, 04:52:37
Quote from: noel on 26 May 2012, 10:19:29
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 26 May 2012, 00:48:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 22:04:40
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Suspect the poxy, useless lower CR doesn't help matters...

to prove my lack of knowledge once again.......lower cr?
your not on your own with that one, i dont do abbreviations either ;D ;D

Compression Ratio?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 06:12:32
Quote from: jonnycool on 27 May 2012, 04:52:37
Quote from: noel on 26 May 2012, 10:19:29
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 26 May 2012, 00:48:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 22:04:40
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Suspect the poxy, useless lower CR doesn't help matters...

to prove my lack of knowledge once again.......lower cr?
your not on your own with that one, i dont do abbreviations either ;D ;D

Compression Ratio?

Concentration Ratio :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 27 May 2012, 09:28:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 06:12:32
Quote from: jonnycool on 27 May 2012, 04:52:37
Quote from: noel on 26 May 2012, 10:19:29
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 26 May 2012, 00:48:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 22:04:40
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 May 2012, 14:01:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2012, 13:51:57
Had 500m from a tank in the 3.0l auto.  Never got close to that in the 3.2.  The 3.2 simply isn't anywhere near as economical.

Oddly, my current 3.2 seems better than both 3.0's I had before it....assumed better engine as newer design- even tho slightly larger?
Suspect the poxy, useless lower CR doesn't help matters...

to prove my lack of knowledge once again.......lower cr?
your not on your own with that one, i dont do abbreviations either ;D ;D

Compression Ratio?

Concentration Ratio :y
;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 09:48:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 May 2012, 14:54:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2012, 11:28:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 May 2012, 02:01:54
Oh take no notice, even with a chip his couldn't pull away from mine. Without a chip, no chance.
I was giving you a good tow ;D

I suspect my compression isn't what it once was, going by oil consumption.  But the old girl kept you honest despite her extra 5-6yrs age and extra 100k miles...

But then this part of the thread is about fuel consumption differences, and no matter how I drive, I'll always get 250+ miles from 67l of LPG from the 3.0l. Remind me how many miles you get from a tank (bearing in mind, I don't think our driving styles should create much difference in MPG)?
fit injectors that don't lag then we'll see. :)
OK, take LPG out of equation. 24.5 - 25.5mpg on petrol on my commute in 3.0l. 22-23mpg on petrol in 3.2
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 09:50:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 May 2012, 14:57:10
How much bhp is that chip worth, allegedly?
I think the BS figures are 10% or so? Actually, I vaguely recall 12%.  *BUT* we all know that is BS.

In reality, it probably puts back most of whats been lost over the years...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 09:50:52
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 May 2012, 22:25:04
This week on my 3.2 Elite I've changed the cambelt, thermostat, plugs, changed the brake fluid, and I'm well satisfied, but knackered. ::) ::) ::)
A fine day's work :y
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Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:24:43
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.
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Post by: mikesomega on 27 May 2012, 11:30:13
I have managed to get one of my wheels off today. Other side is stuck. I need a lay down now on a sunchair with a noce cold beer  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:59:00
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:24:43
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.

I forgot to mention - I HATE V6 oil filters >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 12:01:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:59:00
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:24:43
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.

I forgot to mention - I HATE V6 oil filters >:(

... and just in case I haven't made myself clear .... I HATE V6 OIL FILTERS  >:(
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Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 12:10:13
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 12:01:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:59:00
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 11:24:43
Oil & Filter changed ready for the trip to France Friday week.

I forgot to mention - I HATE V6 oil filters >:(

... and just in case I haven't made myself clear .... I HATE V6 OIL FILTERS  >:(

I HATE V6 OIL FILTERS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 12:19:16
Whats wrong with V6 oil filters, Pikey Pensioner?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 12:36:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 12:19:16
Whats wrong with V6 oil filters, Pikey Pensioner?

I hate them >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 12:42:50
Changed properly and sensible intervals (ie, not GM intervals!!), they are not too bad.  Not as easy as the 4 pots, but there are far worse jobs on the cars...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 13:01:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2012, 12:42:50
Changed properly and sensible intervals (ie, not GM intervals!!), they are not too bad.  Not as easy as the 4 pots, but there are far worse jobs on the cars...

Must have been changed at least a dozen times in less than 2 years since I've owned this car - doesn't get any better.

I hate them. >:(
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Post by: jonny2112 on 27 May 2012, 13:42:28
Changed oil and filter too, but first go at the cartridge style filter. Think I'll maybe organise the spin on conversion for next time. Also did the front wishbone bushes, swapping them for poly. In essence should have been straightforward, if very time consuming. Turned into a nightmare though, as couldn't get the near side rear bolt to locate.
Ah well, it's done now, and does feel better. Two new front tyres and a geo setup next  :y
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Post by: tgm147 on 27 May 2012, 13:49:04
Changed the plugs (only to find it's blown a GM rocker cover gasket AGAIN in about 500 miles, even with clear breathers) and gave it a bloody good polish and detail:

Wash with Muc Off Ubershine then dried.
Machine polish with Poorboys White Diamond.
Sealed with Poorboys EX-P sealant.
Waxed with Autoglym HD Wax.

Came in for lunch then because my arms are falling off. The Omega is a bloody big car when it comes to cleaning it like that!
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Post by: jonny2112 on 27 May 2012, 14:01:30
It certainly is!!
Funny the things you forget too when cleaning. I had to remove the jacking covers (obviously) when working on it the other day. The first one I removed was a replacement I added when I got the car before Christmas, and was easy, but the others  :o Thought they were welded on! Note to self for the next time the wash kit comes out  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 14:29:36
On my 4th bottle of Stella.

STILL HATE V6 OIL FILTERS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 May 2012, 14:42:44
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 14:29:36
On my 4th bottle of Stella.

STILL HATE V6 OIL FILTERS

Oh dear , i have to change my oil and filter at some point . That bad is it  :(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 27 May 2012, 18:29:18
Yet another droplink on my DTi, Oil and filter on Mrs VXL's DTi, looked at the 3.2 and thought 'best thing I can do with that is sell it'

Anyway that was yesterday, today has mostly been my prefered mode of transport with just one horse power, perfectly balanced and designed to jump  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2012, 18:39:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 May 2012, 18:29:18
Yet another droplink on my DTi, Oil and filter on Mrs VXL's DTi, looked at the 3.2 and thought 'best thing I can do with that is sell it'

Anyway that was yesterday, today has mostly been my prefered mode of transport with just one horse power, perfectly balanced and designed to jump  8)

A PoGo stick?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 27 May 2012, 20:17:02
 @ eatmydust, I think '97 cars have spin on oil filters so should be a doddle
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 27 May 2012, 21:33:05
I have almost finished the vw air cooled mammoth build. Just waiting for the exhaust to turn up tomorrow then just the tow bar to go which I've done half of already. This wee project has really been hard work. Everything has been two steps forward one back. I'd rather build six LC engines than take on a air cooled bus again. I've got a right cob on about things not fitting and having to fettle everything.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 May 2012, 22:36:35
Quote from: SMD on 27 May 2012, 20:17:02
@ eatmydust, I think '97 cars have spin on oil filters so should be a doddle
:y

I only know of a spin on so what would be the other type  :-\  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OOMV6 on 27 May 2012, 22:58:48
What have I done to my car today?

Heavily scratched back bumper so it matches the front  :(
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Post by: jonny2112 on 27 May 2012, 23:48:25
Quote from: eatmydust on 27 May 2012, 22:36:35
Quote from: SMD on 27 May 2012, 20:17:02
@ eatmydust, I think '97 cars have spin on oil filters so should be a doddle
:y

I only know of a spin on so what would be the other type  :-\  :y

It's a canister - the oil filter element sits inside a can, for want of a better term. All my previous omegas had spin on, but this one, the youngest, has the canister type.
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Post by: LFF64 on 28 May 2012, 10:06:28
Friday washed, polished and waxed :)
 Saturday adusted fence post at sisters house using front passenger side door  :'( >:(
Yesterday spent sorting out door which luckily was not as bad as it looked as post was wooden and broke before doing much damge
A couple of hours of elbow grease and now hardly noticable  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 29 May 2012, 06:30:16
After 8 months. Rosie the VW bus moved under her own steam last night.  :) :) :) No oil leaks only issue is a reluctance to turn over on the starter motor once warm but I know that's down to a dodgy engine earth, a two minute fix. Now I've built dozens of engines from old 1725 Hillman motors to Lotus Carltons and this one has been the biggest ballsache I've ever done. I'll never do another one I can tell you. The main issue has been that nothing fitted off the shelf. Everything has had to be mod'd some way or another. Even the new towbar had to be made to fit.  >:( >:( >:(. Still I don't care driving it again was fab. The supdupa engine is so much better and the rebuilt tranny is nothing short of a revelation!!! No more holding up the traffic going up hills!!! SMASHIN. ROLL ON WEEKENDS AWAY IN THE BUS!!!!  :D :D :D :D

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k281/dcwo/Photo0122.jpg)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 29 May 2012, 08:02:32
That looks stunning Doz :y :y
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Post by: jonnycool on 29 May 2012, 11:57:15
Yep, absolutely fantastic - i'd give my right arm for one of those  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 29 May 2012, 18:38:44
Quote from: jonnycool on 29 May 2012, 11:57:15
Yep, absolutely fantastic - i'd give my right arm for one of those  :-*

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 30 May 2012, 13:07:52
Cleaned the inside, and exercised the s/l suspension to the tune of 400kg (it works ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2012, 18:27:31
Swore at it, stripped down a door, found what was wrong, swore at it some more, threw tools in garage and had cup of tea.

God, I miss having a spare car, and I esp miss our little ol' Rover  :'( - nearly 4 months ago now  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 May 2012, 18:37:52
Fixed the automatic roof on the M3, which required the use of a whole two cable ties. Now I just need a paperclip and some epoxy to fix the other little roof-related problem. Nice.

And £12 worth of new aircon control computer (a 50p capacitor is blown, and at £12 replacement sounded easier than finding my soldering iron!) so it will stop blowing tepid air at me constantly.
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Post by: DaveA on 01 June 2012, 22:03:40
     Renewed brake fluid, closed my eyes and said a little prayer each time I undid a nipple, didn't want to snap them off, everything fine though.
     What I also did was lost the wheel nut key, not for the first time, left it in the wheel when I went for a test drive >:( spent about half an hour retracing route on foot, found it :y :y :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 01 June 2012, 22:14:18
Changed the oil on the astra. Doing a few 1000 mile interval changes as internals were a bit dirty when cam chain was done
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 01 June 2012, 23:01:23
Stripped most of the interior off a fellow OOFer's mig  ::) ;D ;D
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Post by: PAULCDX on 01 June 2012, 23:09:03
That will me mine then  ;D

Thank You Dave, you are a star  8)
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 01 June 2012, 23:11:25
Quote from: PAULCDX on 01 June 2012, 23:09:03
That will me mine then  ;D

Thank You Dave, you are a star  8)

Glad to help mate, anytime :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: IainMcDade on 02 June 2012, 10:16:26
Yesterday i...changed the sidelight bulbs to white ones to match my xenons. Put some flatblade wipers on. Some subtle prodrive decald. Then tried, amd failed terribly, at fittin my alpine double din :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 02 June 2012, 21:24:54
Changed the donut bushes, neighbours now think I`ve got tourettes  ;D
Someone previously had gone to the expense of genuine GM bushes and the put them in in the wrong orientation, no wonder the tail was wagging the dog  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2012, 21:31:36
Went done the scrappy, once she got back from shopping (she went out at 10, got back at 3 - what do they do in this time :o). This is the scrappy that was on the local news a couple of days ago, raided by the old bill ::o

Got there about 3:30, bastard thing friggin' closed. Grrrr. Journey back was 'interest', 2 different Megane owners determined to kill me, blind 'tards.

So I took the broken bit (rear window mech) out, welded the bit together, riverted back in place, jobs a good'un.

Search for gas leak on TBE. Tightened up everything that would move. Doubt it will help :(
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Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 03 June 2012, 00:18:20
Changed one of the exhaust clamps that I seem to keep bashing off down the lanes and gave the Omega a good clean inside and out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 03 June 2012, 00:29:57
I took the Vw on it's first run since engine rebuid. 90 mile round trip. Engine is lovely however Rosie (that's the name of the bus) didn't like today so repaid me by pidderling oil out of one of the rocker covers and all over my nice shiny stainless exhaust and remote oil filter housing. For fek sake!!! I changed the standard ruddy rocker covers for some supa dupa alloy ones which use a rubber gasket instead of cork and it still ruddy leaked.....................sigh why do I bother  :( :( :( :(
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Post by: b4ndit on 03 June 2012, 16:03:17
Changed the gearbox all nice now :y
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Post by: adey2 on 03 June 2012, 21:11:26
nothing on mine apart from a run to bristol and back in last 24hrs, also called into see glynn in worcester to finally get his cruise control working on his plod car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 June 2012, 18:13:33
Tried to start the V6, flat battery....

Old battery on so I can lock it, battery now on charge. I'm really struggling to get my Mojo back for the V6.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 June 2012, 19:13:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 June 2012, 18:13:33
Tried to start the V6, flat battery....

Old battery on so I can lock it, battery now on charge. I'm really struggling to get my Mojo back for the V6.
some gas maybe...? :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2012, 21:21:00
Took the CID out of the MV6 and put a GID in :)
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Post by: RobseyMV6 on 04 June 2012, 21:31:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2012, 21:21:00
Took the CID out of the MV6 and put a GID in :)

Took the V8 for a drive  8)

Cheaper then last week, thunder road cleaned £175 out my pocket on fuel, one day! well 14 hours, was fun and fast!!!!
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2012, 21:33:17
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 04 June 2012, 21:31:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2012, 21:21:00
Took the CID out of the MV6 and put a GID in :)

Took the V8 for a drive  8)

Cheaper then last week, thunder road cleaned £175 out my pocket on fuel, one day! well 14 hours, was fun and fast!!!!
And worth every penny I imagine :D
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Post by: RobseyMV6 on 04 June 2012, 21:37:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2012, 21:33:17
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 04 June 2012, 21:31:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2012, 21:21:00
Took the CID out of the MV6 and put a GID in :)

Took the V8 for a drive  8)

Cheaper then last week, thunder road cleaned £175 out my pocket on fuel, one day! well 14 hours, was fun and fast!!!!
And worth every penny I imagine :D

Was great, had to change gear at 5K due to fuel runing dry, but still got up to high speed in the 1 mile drag. happy i didn't blow the LS up, sadly someone wasn't so lucky  :'( BANG
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 June 2012, 08:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 June 2012, 19:13:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 June 2012, 18:13:33
Tried to start the V6, flat battery....

Old battery on so I can lock it, battery now on charge. I'm really struggling to get my Mojo back for the V6.
some gas maybe...? :)

Trouble is, what I would want to do with it would be B4's, Eibach springs, poly front wishbones, eternal exhaust, gas it... add that lot up and and that'd keep the DTi in fuel for over 8 months and having to tighten my financial belt isn't helping.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 June 2012, 11:27:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 June 2012, 08:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 June 2012, 19:13:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 June 2012, 18:13:33
Tried to start the V6, flat battery....

Old battery on so I can lock it, battery now on charge. I'm really struggling to get my Mojo back for the V6.
some gas maybe...? :)

Trouble is, what I would want to do with it would be B4's, Eibach springs, poly front wishbones, eternal exhaust, gas it... add that lot up and and that'd keep the DTi in fuel for over 8 months and having to tighten my financial belt isn't helping.

sell the Dti! Sorted. ;D
But yes good point.

Not sure how the ecomnics compares between Dti and LPGd 3.2. But if it's even remotely close, financially, v6 refinements might swing it, no? :-\
600 miles range is always nice to see on the display though.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 05 June 2012, 11:35:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 June 2012, 11:27:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 June 2012, 08:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 June 2012, 19:13:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 June 2012, 18:13:33
Tried to start the V6, flat battery....

Old battery on so I can lock it, battery now on charge. I'm really struggling to get my Mojo back for the V6.
some gas maybe...? :)

Trouble is, what I would want to do with it would be B4's, Eibach springs, poly front wishbones, eternal exhaust, gas it... add that lot up and and that'd keep the DTi in fuel for over 8 months and having to tighten my financial belt isn't helping.

sell the Dti! Sorted. ;D
But yes good point.

Not sure how the ecomnics compares between Dti and LPGd 3.2. But if it's even remotely close, financially, v6 refinements might swing it, no? :-\
600 miles range is always nice to see on the display though.

TBH, the big decider for me is that the DTi is manual and, as I may have mentioned before, I dislike the Omega Manual box with a passion ::) Of course, I also like the V6 performance for similar to DTi running costs :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 June 2012, 12:09:06
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 June 2012, 11:35:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 June 2012, 11:27:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 June 2012, 08:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 June 2012, 19:13:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 June 2012, 18:13:33
Tried to start the V6, flat battery....

Old battery on so I can lock it, battery now on charge. I'm really struggling to get my Mojo back for the V6.
some gas maybe...? :)

Trouble is, what I would want to do with it would be B4's, Eibach springs, poly front wishbones, eternal exhaust, gas it... add that lot up and and that'd keep the DTi in fuel for over 8 months and having to tighten my financial belt isn't helping.

sell the Dti! Sorted. ;D
But yes good point.

Not sure how the ecomnics compares between Dti and LPGd 3.2. But if it's even remotely close, financially, v6 refinements might swing it, no? :-\
600 miles range is always nice to see on the display though.

TBH, the big decider for me is that the DTi is manual and, as I may have mentioned before, I dislike the Omega Manual box with a passion ::) Of course, I also like the V6 performance for similar to DTi running costs :y

Couple of reasons why I want to keep it

1) The smoothness and refinement of an Elite V6.
2) I've spent a small fortune on this car getting it sorted and I should be enjoying the rewards of that
3) No one would ever give me the sort of money I want for it - ie. what it's worth to me.
4) I can't afford a Monaro (and to start again with sorting it out how I would want it with my tightened finance belt on!)

I think I will just have to slowly acquire the bits I want to get it to the way I want it. To me the LPG isn't high on the list beause we have his and hers DTi's to for the daily commute, the V6 will never be used day to day unless a DTi dies in a big way.
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Post by: aaronjb on 05 June 2012, 12:18:08
Took the BMW for an alignment..

They sheared a camber bolt off.

Got a taxi home.. :-\
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Post by: tunnie on 05 June 2012, 12:22:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 June 2012, 11:27:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 June 2012, 08:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 June 2012, 19:13:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 June 2012, 18:13:33
Tried to start the V6, flat battery....

Old battery on so I can lock it, battery now on charge. I'm really struggling to get my Mojo back for the V6.
some gas maybe...? :)

Trouble is, what I would want to do with it would be B4's, Eibach springs, poly front wishbones, eternal exhaust, gas it... add that lot up and and that'd keep the DTi in fuel for over 8 months and having to tighten my financial belt isn't helping.

sell the Dti! Sorted. ;D
But yes good point.

Not sure how the ecomnics compares between Dti and LPGd 3.2. But if it's even remotely close, financially, v6 refinements might swing it, no? :-\
600 miles range is always nice to see on the display though.

Can get close in a 3.2  :)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/Photo%2031-05-2012%2013%2026%2039.jpg)
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2012, 13:07:11
Quote from: tunnie on 05 June 2012, 12:22:25
Can get close in a 3.2  :)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/Photo%2031-05-2012%2013%2026%2039.jpg)
If you drove a DTi, you'd get 800m on the range ;).  I actually once had 800m range on display on tractor, but I was being Miss Daisy due to a broken gearbox, and the range over-read by around 15%

But nobody drives like you over a tank. Not even those people getting in my way all the time ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 June 2012, 14:52:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2012, 13:07:11
Quote from: tunnie on 05 June 2012, 12:22:25
Can get close in a 3.2  :)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/Photo%2031-05-2012%2013%2026%2039.jpg)
If you drove a DTi, you'd get 800m on the range ;).  I actually once had 800m range on display on tractor, but I was being Miss Daisy due to a broken gearbox, and the range over-read by around 15%

But nobody drives like you over a tank. Not even those people getting in my way all the time ;D

No disrespect intended, but too me, getting that out of a 3.2 on petrol defeats the whole point of a 3.2! May as well buy a 2.0 8V because you sure as hell aren't using the performance of a large engine.

If your playing sensible in a DTi and are doing long motorway miles then 700 miles is easily achievable IMHO.

EDIT: Too correct schpeling mushtakes
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Post by: tunnie on 05 June 2012, 14:57:17
That was achieved by 80% motorway driving, some town work. But mainly cruising around 70mph.....

Last tank averaged 29mpg, although normally its around 25  :)

I just drive normally, but plan ahead. Smooth driving is key, not a digital throttle pedal  :P 

Also reduce amount of times you brake is key too, think certain admin gets less than 7k out of brake pads. Kinda explains his rather pour fuel consumption!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2012, 17:32:47
Quote from: tunnie on 05 June 2012, 14:57:17
Also reduce amount of times you brake is key too, think certain admin gets less than 7k out of brake pads. Kinda explains his rather pour fuel consumption!  ;D
15.8mpg from last tank of gas on the 3.2, and I've well and truely shafted the front pads - they just aren't coming back after cooking them Sunday morning (in the rain).

Although I still maintain that the 3.0l is noticibly better on fuel than the 3.2l.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 June 2012, 19:32:12
Even driving more sensibly now because of the pup in the boot I couldn't get anywhere near that range showing Tunnie :o :o
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 June 2012, 19:54:57
Quote from: tunnie on 05 June 2012, 14:57:17
That was achieved by 80% motorway driving, some town work. But mainly cruising around 70mph.....

Last tank averaged 29mpg, although normally its around 25  :)

I just drive normally, but plan ahead. Smooth driving is key, not a digital throttle pedal  :P 

Also reduce amount of times you brake is key too, think certain admin gets less than 7k out of brake pads. Kinda explains his rather pour fuel consumption!  ;D

the last 9 days, I have managed to get 54 mpg avg from clit (town driving) ..  but thats a style definitely slower than the grandma..  ;D 
everyone flies past near you which is a real torture for me :(
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 05 June 2012, 20:01:38
Removed the mv6 bumper off the Elite and replaced with the newly painted Irmscher one  :)
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Post by: PAULCDX on 05 June 2012, 20:24:36
Nice one Dave, looking forward to seeing it mate  ;)  :y
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Post by: Becker on 05 June 2012, 22:20:22
gave it a wile bita cutting (diffing) in a carpark earlier, needed new tyres anyway according to the cops
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 June 2012, 12:25:08
Hoovered the soil up that fell out the plant pots in the rear footwell  :( then filled the boot up with junk out from the shed ...more ballast making it handle better in the corners  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2012, 18:10:37
Put more gas in it. 18.5mpg on that tank. Beats the 15.8mpg of previous tank. Guess who's used it the most ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 June 2012, 18:13:05
Nothing. Nothing for ages actually. Starting to get worried... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2012, 18:15:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2012, 18:13:05
Nothing. Nothing for ages actually. Starting to get worried... :-\
Same with any car, but especially so with Omegas, keep on top of the preventative maintenence, and they are reliable runners IMHO.

Just don't keep launching them, it buggers the suspension and alignment
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Post by: aaronjb on 07 June 2012, 18:24:18
Got the BMW back from the alignment-gone-wrong where the garage sheared a camber bolt off on Tuesday; took till today for them to get a replacement bolt from BMW as nobody had one in stock.

Still, cheap alignment - cost me £7 for the bolt, and the alignment came free. Can't fault their customer service, really!
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Post by: buttsy19 on 07 June 2012, 20:32:35
New disc's and pads allround, only to now find that i have a blown rear silencer, new one duly ordered from eternal so guess what i'm doing next weekend. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 07 June 2012, 22:07:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 June 2012, 18:15:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2012, 18:13:05
Nothing. Nothing for ages actually. Starting to get worried... :-\
Same with any car, but especially so with Omegas, keep on top of the preventative maintenence, and they are reliable runners IMHO.

Just don't keep launching them, it buggers the suspension and alignment

With the exception of the obvious servicing, is there a guide on here?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 June 2012, 23:20:11
Breather cleaning. :)

And I suppose... Re torque cam cover bolts. Check plug wells for oil. Re torque plugs. Check the scuttle doesn't leak onto the engine. Make sure the windsreen seal is securely clipped on etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 June 2012, 23:38:13
New pollen filter and towball on the towbar of the CDX estate. New fuel filter on the Chavalier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Agemo on 07 June 2012, 23:41:08
Treated the old girl to a new Vx battery, was prepared to shell out for an 85ah one, (as recommended the other week) I asked for one today & was told NLS, 70ah now listed for the TD. I just hope it is man enough for the job, not much option really.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 07 June 2012, 23:41:32
Quote from: Albs on 07 June 2012, 23:38:13
New pollen filter and towball on the towbar on the CDX estate. New fuel filter on the Chavalier.
Still got it then ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 June 2012, 23:45:44
Yep.Not for long hopefully.Life/health/weather has conspired against me for months now,but it just needs a good wash & polish and it will be up for sale. Will be a very nice car for someone too.Runs as sweet as a nut now. :y
Then get the bike tidied up and get shot of that,then a good service & sort out for my Omega and then decide whether or not to sell that too. Time to clear the decks methinks. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 07 June 2012, 23:56:37
Drove to Blackpool and back with another car club. It didn't do anything untoward all the way there and back. I'm not used to this.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2012, 10:06:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2012, 21:21:00
Took the CID out of the MV6 and put a GID in :)
Of all the perfect GIDs I have here, which one did I put in? Yup, the only faulty one I've ever seen. Grrrrrrrr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 June 2012, 17:12:11
tried to find the sorce of my abs and tc problems got a interview in a garage tomorrow then sort my air con and SWMBO wants grass cut
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 08 June 2012, 17:57:36
Replaced the small triangle fuse box above the battery as the last one had broken brackets, so was swinginng around and looked a mess.  Hoovered the interior and sprayed some degreaser in the bay and gave her a quick rinse :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mike213735 on 08 June 2012, 19:04:18
Drove it from Ilfracombe to Reading, in the pouring rain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lee4206 on 08 June 2012, 20:03:21
Started to replace aircon condensor only to find lower cross member and chassis rails corrodded to buggery.  Stripped front end off and cut out all rust on one side. Hopefully get a chance to weld new bits in tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 June 2012, 17:03:33
Driven it 400+ miles to the Vende in France :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: smithpa7 on 10 June 2012, 17:08:10
Watched the Odometer roll over to 122K on the way top spend £84 to fill her up :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 10 June 2012, 19:55:42
whole car cleaned inside out.. carpets hoovered (thanks to my wife) , leathers creamed, plastic parts cleaned with silicone, windows from both inside and outside..  roof and hood polished with protector.. and plus the small one :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sam Burton on 10 June 2012, 20:00:07
Put a cream leather interior in My GLS and put a late cloth in PaulCDX's CD with thanks to the Wolverhampton Lads :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 10 June 2012, 21:10:57
And I stood and watched all this taking place lol  ;D  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 10 June 2012, 21:50:34
Quote from: PAULCDX on 10 June 2012, 21:10:57
And I stood and watched all this taking place lol  ;D  :D

No you didn't, you were in the kitchen fixing the brews ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 10 June 2012, 21:52:07
Oh yeah how true  ;D  ;D

You ended up having about 15 cups of coffee didn't you  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 10 June 2012, 21:53:36
Quote from: PAULCDX on 10 June 2012, 21:52:07
Oh yeah how true  ;D  ;D

You ended up having about 15 cups of coffee didn't you  :D  ;D

Don't know what you mean  :o :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 June 2012, 21:54:04
I took the 2.2 badges off my car and won a fight with 2 rusted bolts ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 10 June 2012, 21:55:42
 ;D  ;D

Next time we have a meet here I will make sure the fridge is stocked up if you see what I mean  ;)  :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: markrnorton on 11 June 2012, 13:26:50
changed the fuel pump out, to no avail !!

Diagnostic reader on order !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 June 2012, 15:29:03
Ripped all the wood panels out ready for re coat yesterday , picked up the spray and started spraying only to find it was the wrong colour spray  >:( someone must have swopped the colour caps in the shop  >:(  >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 11 June 2012, 16:20:46
TD Estate:- Checked the pax side springs and shocks for damage/wear etc. All OK. Cleaned scuttle drains, pax side blocked solid with detritus from the nearby apple tree. Grrrr >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2012, 18:21:24
Put some oil in TBH, after the CID warning scared Mrs TB ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 11 June 2012, 18:35:01
Cleaned all the mud and crap of the 3.2 after a tour round the so called camp site at the PVS at Santa Pod,wont be going there again >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2012, 18:50:26
Quote from: nitro on 11 June 2012, 18:35:01
Cleaned all the mud and crap of the 3.2 after a tour round the so called camp site at the PVS at Santa Pod,wont be going there again >:(
Santa Pod is a 'bit basic' and full of chavs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 June 2012, 19:01:37
Replaced Air and pollen filters, and flushed my brake fluid
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 11 June 2012, 19:21:39
Nearly cried when mother drove into it.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2012, 19:22:59
Quote from: tgm147 on 11 June 2012, 19:21:39
Nearly cried when mother drove into it.  :'(
OPPS!! :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tgm147 on 11 June 2012, 19:28:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2012, 19:22:59
Quote from: tgm147 on 11 June 2012, 19:21:39
Nearly cried when mother drove into it.  :'(
OPPS!! :o

Quite. Nice scuff on the back bumper. Luckily no cracks that I can see so it might polish out. Time to borrow next doors machine polisher again.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 11 June 2012, 19:32:15
Quote from: tgm147 on 11 June 2012, 19:28:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2012, 19:22:59
Quote from: tgm147 on 11 June 2012, 19:21:39
Nearly cried when mother drove into it.  :'(
OPPS!! :o

Quite. Nice scuff on the back bumper. Luckily no cracks that I can see so it might polish out. Time to borrow next doors machine polisher again.  ::)

be careful..use lowest rpm and softest head..
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Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2012, 12:16:35
Interior wood facia all sprayed and back together , just the ash tray and center console wood panels to spray then all done ...pics to follow in gallery  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 June 2012, 12:29:18
Drove it. ;D (Here to Solihull on Sunday, Solihull to here this morning)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2012, 13:06:10
Its stuck in a carpark "up north"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2012, 13:25:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2012, 13:06:10
Its stuck in a carpark "up north"

 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 June 2012, 17:34:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2012, 13:06:10
Its stuck in a carpark "up north"
TunniEEEEEEEEE! ;D

Oh dear, was up now? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 June 2012, 20:49:39
Removed dead rear wishbone bushes and replaced with new shiny GM ones. So nice and firm again with the Polys. Fitted these ones back on to the car. Shyt of a job,  I never seem to manage to get the rear bolts in without wanting to set light to it :'(. Thanks to Rob for the words of  encouragement :y actually only took 5hours including fitting the new bushes :-X

Traced a coolant leak back to the recently fitted HBV >:(, tightened the jubilee clips so hope that sorted it. Time will tell though :-\
 
Had a good rummage around the rear suspension as it's been clonking a bit.  N/S rear shock has freed itself from the top mount, and one of the donuts isn't quite flush, might explain why the N/S rear wheel sits further back than the O/S one :-\ most of the noise is caused by the exhaust banging, all the mounts are intact but alot of play, so new ones probably in order.

Might wash it tomorrow if it's not raining ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2012, 21:38:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2012, 13:06:10
Its stuck in a carpark "up north"
Car retrieved from a Yorkshire carpark with the help of some stationary.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 June 2012, 21:46:52
Who locked the keys in it then? ::) or was it temporarily borrowed and returned after the old bill found the V5 in the glovebox :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 June 2012, 23:41:42
Quote from: taxi al on 12 June 2012, 21:46:52
Who locked the keys in it then? ::) or was it temporarily borrowed and returned after the old bill found the V5 in the glovebox :-\
It was either clamped or seized ??? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 13 June 2012, 00:49:44
Presume towed. As I'd be up to BnQ for bolt cutters or some cordless power tools if it was clamped.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: markrnorton on 13 June 2012, 09:58:02
Stripped the interior out of my 'spare' estate and still waiting for my diagnostic tool to turn up so i can fix my 2.2 !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 15 June 2012, 23:13:34
Ordered exhaust (center and rear boxes).
One of my center boxes has collapsed and rattles like a good'un so I ordered a 3.0 setup cos it'll look better.

Only problem is I wont be able to do much with the car for a while as I broke my ankle on tuesday!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 June 2012, 23:28:32
Topped up the screen wash. Checked the other fluids and pressures...

...oh, yes how could I forget. Put petrol in it.  Sigh.... :(
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Post by: bootie on 16 June 2012, 18:04:55
1 lt of oil, topped up screen wash, put new mats in, failed to get locking wheel bolt off >:(
Cleaned the wiper blades, now no smearing. Checked the lights, all good :y
Weather is a bit crap though, plus I can only get 1/2 way in the young lads garage ::)
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 16 June 2012, 22:08:45
After being given the information by  o.o.f members on where to locate updated head light ajusters....Fitted new updated headlight adjuster ( thanks lads ) and was give a pair of headlight protectors and fitted them...changed orange indicator bulbs.and hoovered the old girl out..... :y
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 16 June 2012, 22:55:20
Fitted Bionic's rear springs that do look a hefty spring :y Lets see how the spring demolisher lass with these   ;D

My mate came down with his BMW X5 so we sorted his front wheel bearing... Plenty of precision hammering  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: razzo on 17 June 2012, 15:39:11
been refurbing wishbones

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/razzo_photo/NO2Z0021.jpg)

 :y
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Post by: amba on 17 June 2012, 15:54:42
Spent couple of hours this morning giving the rear diff/prop shaft and surrounding areas a thorough clean and degrease where a leaking pinion seal has been doing its best to provide rust proofing for the underside.

Not a great was to spend Fathers day :-[ but needed doing in preparation for hopefully getting the leaky seal replaced in the week  :y 
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Post by: VXL V6 on 17 June 2012, 16:59:35
Quote from: razzo on 17 June 2012, 15:39:11
been refurbing wishbones

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/razzo_photo/NO2Z0021.jpg)

 :y

They look good!  :y

Would you make up and sell the rear bushes?
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Post by: markrnorton on 18 June 2012, 15:41:00
managed to remove the 'stuck' on rear Imerscher spoiler on my estate !

what a job, wouldn't recommend it  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 18 June 2012, 16:11:00
Replaced wipers. Started removing front strut on Ralf. Second bolt down keeping knuckle to strut wasn't budging. I stupidly forgot to buy penetraring fluid :(

Next up I checked the brake fluid in my daily runner and I don't like the look of it. Nowt wrong... just looks old and needs replacing.

Now I know how to do it and I've done it before on Ralf. I use the 2 person method as per Tunnie's guide and I do it in sequence (for my car which is RP, FD, RD, FP). However I found this video and it suggests that you can do this on your own and as a result of having the end of your tubing submerged in fluid it won't draw air back in. What do you think...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5O_pbC8R2E&feature=plcp

Also slightly worrying that he suggests garages simply use a turkey baster to get the old fluid out and thats it ''oficially changed''. or is it worrying? Is it necesary to go through each bleed valve? Would like to hear your thoughts :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 18 June 2012, 17:56:21
Removed dead insects from the bottom of the rear glass and one in the high level brake light.

Does anyone else have insects in their car?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: razzo on 18 June 2012, 18:34:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 June 2012, 16:59:35
Quote from: razzo on 17 June 2012, 15:39:11
been refurbing wishbones

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/razzo_photo/NO2Z0021.jpg)

 :y

They look good!  :y

Would you make up and sell the rear bushes?

PM sent
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 18 June 2012, 19:17:02
Being a busy bee today.... Removed two engine & gearboxes, abs ecu, leather interior, exhaust & CATs 8)

Gonna knock myself out with a Pint of Water  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 June 2012, 20:20:48
Four new tyres and an Albanian £5 special :P

Usual tyres out of stock so had to make do with 2 pairs :'(

Guess which end the Autogrips are on ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 June 2012, 20:34:15
Drove 70 miles, alternator died, drove another 30 miles, stopped at motorway services for 4 hours, had fully charged slave battery fitted by AA, drove another 90 miles (until sparks ran out), waited another 3 hours then travelled 60 miles on the back of a transporter, slept a bit, put battery on charge, removed alternator & identified regulator, phoned around and found a regulator in stock locally.

Tomorrow I will collect & fit the regulator, lets hope it works.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 18 June 2012, 20:37:07
Quote from: Andy H on 18 June 2012, 20:34:15
Drove 70 miles, alternator died, drove another 30 miles, stopped at motorway services for 4 hours, had fully charged slave battery fitted by AA, drove another 90 miles (until sparks ran out), waited another 3 hours then travelled 60 miles on the back of a transporter, slept a bit, put battery on charge, removed alternator & identified regulator, phoned around and found a regulator in stock locally.

Tomorrow I will collect & fit the regulator, lets hope it works.......

You might not believe this .. but I class that as a GOOD result .....  when my alternator failed 2 weeks ago the recovery company sourced a replacement alternator ... £170:00   :( They did cover the cost of changing it however - cheaper for them to do that than to recover me home it seems ...
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Post by: allen25 on 18 June 2012, 20:48:38
I drove it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 18 June 2012, 21:50:10
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 18 June 2012, 19:17:02
Being a busy bee today.... Removed two engine & gearboxes, abs ecu, leather interior, exhaust & CATs 8)

Gonna knock myself out with a Pint of Water  :y

WOW :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 June 2012, 22:07:40
Just done 220k. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 18 June 2012, 22:12:31
checked auto box fluid level ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 18 June 2012, 22:32:50
Prepared the TD for a busy Summer towing the caravan, as our travels begin in a month or so. 8)

All-round check of brakes, steering, suspension and underside.
Apart from a general clean-up/lube of the rear disc/drum assembly, absolutely nowt needed doing. :y

Well pleased! ;)
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Post by: PAULCDX on 19 June 2012, 10:41:52
Having my interior finished off and rear bumper replaced all thanks to Dave and Rich

Cheers Guy's  :y  :y

The OOF spirit lives on  :D  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 19 June 2012, 16:38:17
Well a big thanks to Dave and Rich for coming over today and finishing off my interior and fitting my rear bumper. I also managed to get my tyre puncture repaired  :o


Cheers as always guy's, the car is now ready for the road next month   ;)  :y  :y


Only prob I've got now is my only key seems to have stopped working and won't open or lock the car or open the boot???  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Becker on 19 June 2012, 18:21:48
got the car ready for MOT and found a crack in the windscreen the c**t and car up for test tomorrow morning!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 19 June 2012, 22:21:50
started an insurance claim after some ass rear ended my mig >:( with a 4x4 at a roundabout (had to be one of them).
but on the plus side it can be repaired and no injuries :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 19 June 2012, 22:29:23
Quote from: Entwood on 18 June 2012, 20:37:07
Quote from: Andy H on 18 June 2012, 20:34:15
Drove 70 miles, alternator died, drove another 30 miles, stopped at motorway services for 4 hours, had fully charged slave battery fitted by AA, drove another 90 miles (until sparks ran out), waited another 3 hours then travelled 60 miles on the back of a transporter, slept a bit, put battery on charge, removed alternator & identified regulator, phoned around and found a regulator in stock locally.

Tomorrow I will collect & fit the regulator, lets hope it works.......
You might not believe this .. but I class that as a GOOD result .....  when my alternator failed 2 weeks ago the recovery company sourced a replacement alternator ... £170:00   :( They did cover the cost of changing it however - cheaper for them to do that than to recover me home it seems ...
Collected the regulator (£30) then went to Evans Halshaw to order a new tensioner pulley. While I was there I asked how much an alternator would have cost me on TC. "To you sir  :) £93 !". If I had known that I wouldn't have faffed around trying to refurb mine ::)
Getting a bit pissed off with the Trade Club website being locked more often than not due to someone using the wrong password  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 19 June 2012, 22:34:19
Gave the 3.0 a good clean today,going to have a day out tomorrow by the sea,Hayling Island,Southsea and then a walk from there to Gunwharf Quays for a bit of shopping, then back home before it rains again tomorrow night :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 June 2012, 08:39:13
Quote from: Andy H on 19 June 2012, 22:29:23
Quote from: Entwood on 18 June 2012, 20:37:07
Quote from: Andy H on 18 June 2012, 20:34:15
Drove 70 miles, alternator died, drove another 30 miles, stopped at motorway services for 4 hours, had fully charged slave battery fitted by AA, drove another 90 miles (until sparks ran out), waited another 3 hours then travelled 60 miles on the back of a transporter, slept a bit, put battery on charge, removed alternator & identified regulator, phoned around and found a regulator in stock locally.

Tomorrow I will collect & fit the regulator, lets hope it works.......
You might not believe this .. but I class that as a GOOD result .....  when my alternator failed 2 weeks ago the recovery company sourced a replacement alternator ... £170:00   :( They did cover the cost of changing it however - cheaper for them to do that than to recover me home it seems ...
Collected the regulator (£30) then went to Evans Halshaw to order a new tensioner pulley. While I was there I asked how much an alternator would have cost me on TC. "To you sir  :) £93 !". If I had known that I wouldn't have faffed around trying to refurb mine ::)
Getting a bit pissed off with the Trade Club website being locked more often than not due to someone using the wrong password  >:(

SOunds like they were quoting for the wrong alternator as you will have the 140A pricey one!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 20 June 2012, 20:46:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 June 2012, 08:39:13
Quote from: Andy H on 19 June 2012, 22:29:23
Quote from: Entwood on 18 June 2012, 20:37:07
Quote from: Andy H on 18 June 2012, 20:34:15
Drove 70 miles, alternator died, drove another 30 miles, stopped at motorway services for 4 hours, had fully charged slave battery fitted by AA, drove another 90 miles (until sparks ran out), waited another 3 hours then travelled 60 miles on the back of a transporter, slept a bit, put battery on charge, removed alternator & identified regulator, phoned around and found a regulator in stock locally.

Tomorrow I will collect & fit the regulator, lets hope it works.......
You might not believe this .. but I class that as a GOOD result .....  when my alternator failed 2 weeks ago the recovery company sourced a replacement alternator ... £170:00   :( They did cover the cost of changing it however - cheaper for them to do that than to recover me home it seems ...
Collected the regulator (£30) then went to Evans Halshaw to order a new tensioner pulley. While I was there I asked how much an alternator would have cost me on TC. "To you sir  :) £93 !". If I had known that I wouldn't have faffed around trying to refurb mine ::)
Getting a bit pissed off with the Trade Club website being locked more often than not due to someone using the wrong password  >:(

SOunds like they were quoting for the wrong alternator as you will have the 140A pricey one!
That is what I assumed until it was on the bench. The markings are a little indistinct but the biggest text on it says "120A" (& I didn't prompt the guy on the parts desk, I just gave him my registration)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 20 June 2012, 21:41:44
Ripped my seats out again, closely followed by the cream carpets and cream plastic foot/door trim.

Replaced with black plastics and dark grey carpet, much better.

Just need to find replacement door cards now  ::)
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 20 June 2012, 21:42:43
Quote from: PAULCDX on 19 June 2012, 16:38:17
Well a big thanks to Dave and Rich for coming over today and finishing off my interior and fitting my rear bumper. I also managed to get my tyre puncture repaired  :o


Cheers as always guy's, the car is now ready for the road next month   ;)  :y  :y


Only prob I've got now is my only key seems to have stopped working and won't open or lock the car or open the boot???  >:(

Your welcome Paul, another great few hours and a few jobs done :y
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Post by: PAULCDX on 20 June 2012, 21:50:31
Well done Dave  :y

You didn't even ask for, or need any help then mate?  :y

Have sent my key off to Martin Imber in the hope he can find the problem and repair / replace etc
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Post by: Murph on 22 June 2012, 15:15:35
Took delivery of a new 3.0 cat back system to be fitted tomorrow.
£96 inc - will let you know what the quality is like when it gets fitted.

Docs say no driving for at least 10 weeks though so the poor girl's gonna feel neglected for a bit after that.
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Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 23 June 2012, 12:58:23
Today I fitted a new ABS ECU thanks to Darth Loo-Knee having it on my doorstep within 2 days, Gave the car a full service and changed the positive battery clamp due to a loose crimped connector causing symptoms similar to those of an air leak, also discovered that my HBV is leaking so thats next on my list of things to do.
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Post by: noel on 23 June 2012, 21:26:31
fitted some rear spring assisters to help towing the trailer
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Post by: pauls on 23 June 2012, 22:22:42
Got a couple of tyres for my wheels. Also spent 3 hours watching 2 exhaust guys trying to fit my eternal back box to the rest of my exhaust. rear pipes on back box was not at the right angle so there needed to heat and rebend them. So glad I did not take up chris gixer on his offer to fit it for me, poor lad would have been there for a week.
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Post by: Murph on 24 June 2012, 17:38:50
Got the exhaust fitted.
Bought it on Ebay from seller only-exhaust (Clicky for Ebay listing (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150810088684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Only cost £96 delivered (2 mids and backbox) and the quality is very good.

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Post by: feeutfo on 24 June 2012, 17:40:42
Quote from: pauls on 23 June 2012, 22:22:42
Got a couple of tyres for my wheels. Also spent 3 hours watching 2 exhaust guys trying to fit my eternal back box to the rest of my exhaust. rear pipes on back box was not at the right angle so there needed to heat and rebend them. So glad I did not take up chris gixer on his offer to fit it for me, poor lad would have been there for a week.

Sady that's always a danger when mixing systems. :(
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Post by: pauls on 24 June 2012, 18:13:17
I will never learn  :( always seem to do it the hard way. :(
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Post by: RobseyMV6 on 24 June 2012, 21:00:19
Easy day for me, picked up bonnet and door for a motor i have and fitted  :) all less then a ton :y

All thanks to my local mate's

Also halfords had offer on oil for my V8 so just gave it a treat  :) Could sell it back to them as nearly as clean as it's tipped in the monster every time renew  ;D ;D
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Post by: Bucko on 26 June 2012, 20:39:23
Well after long wait I've got my cam shaft sensor done
The how to guide helped loads  :y very easy fix cost me £ 92
From vauxhall ,starts and revs bang on!!
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Post by: Steve B on 26 June 2012, 21:11:29
Quote from: Bucko on 26 June 2012, 20:39:23
Well after long wait I've got my cam shaft sensor done
The how to guide helped loads  :y very easy fix cost me £ 92
From vauxhall ,starts and revs bang on!!
and when they handed it over to you.in your head you said "how the fick can that be worth 10% 5%of my car" ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Bucko on 26 June 2012, 21:16:28
Yes I did say is that it lol, but sure done the job
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Post by: pauls on 26 June 2012, 21:30:03
Washed it and put on the new elite wheels. looks tidy now :y
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 26 June 2012, 21:38:24
Changed Air filter genuine Vx  :y  took 3 hours  ;D ... also changed pollen filter genuine Vx 2min job  :y ...
Things to do over next few days, Oil change and filter GM oil bought and Vx oil filter, auxiliary belt ordered waiting for Vx to get in stock, CAT section getting fitted new at a garage, Air-Con re-gas as ATS garage, replacing drivers side headlight, bought some elite wheels to replace GLS/CD alloys,  hmmm think that all for now  :y :y
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Post by: The Red Baron on 26 June 2012, 21:43:08
Not done owt to em today, however looking at a big puddle of coolant under the mv6 this morning, i think i will be busy soon. :(
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Post by: feeutfo on 26 June 2012, 23:26:39
Yesterday, I removed the tow bar....


( But to do that I had to remove the LPG tank some idiot  ::) had installed in the boot, in order to get to the rear tow bar bolts in the boot floor. Tank moved over, frame pulled out from under it, carpet lifted. Went under to undo the tank nuts, only to see a single bolt that fixes the under tank bar, to a seperate u shape bracket to chassis. So I'd disturbed all the tank gubbins for nout. (http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif)
Then had to re route the LPG filler pipe and got all sorts of crap stuck in the bore. Cut the crossmember with an angle grinder, cut some more...nope...still more. Re solder the trapped earth squashed by the tow bar fitters. Swap the sensor holders over, fit the flip up number plate, put the bumper on and off 50 times to fiddle with this and that. Cut the foam insert, cut it some more, bin it as it won't fit....9 fe@ckin30pm I finished.  >:(  )



...in order to fit irmscher rear bumper and exhaust. A simple job really. ;D

The bumper and exhaust I've had in the garage for 18months bit couldn't face fitting for some reason. ::)
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Post by: Steve B on 27 June 2012, 09:22:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 June 2012, 23:26:39
Yesterday, I removed the tow bar....


( But to do that I had to remove the LPG tank some idiot  ::) had installed in the boot, in order to get to the rear tow bar bolts in the boot floor. Tank moved over, frame pulled out from under it, carpet lifted. Went under to undo the tank nuts, only to see a single bolt that fixes the under tank bar, to a seperate u shape bracket to chassis. So I'd disturbed all the tank gubbins for nout. (http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif)
Then had to re route the LPG filler pipe and got all sorts of crap stuck in the bore. Cut the crossmember with an angle grinder, cut some more...nope...still more. Re solder the trapped earth squashed by the tow bar fitters. Swap the sensor holders over, fit the flip up number plate, put the bumper on and off 50 times to fiddle with this and that. Cut the foam insert, cut it some more, bin it as it won't fit....9 fe@ckin30pm I finished.  >:(  )



...in order to fit irmscher rear bumper and exhaust. A simple job really. ;D

The bumper and exhaust I've had in the garage for 18months bit couldn't face fitting for some reason. ::)
its only been in 5 mins  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 28 June 2012, 15:04:18
Changed rubber exhaust mountings as others were perishing and wax oiled the underneath...rotten filthy job but satisfied when job done  :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 28 June 2012, 17:28:36
Quote from: bigtimecube on 27 June 2012, 09:22:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 June 2012, 23:26:39
Yesterday, I removed the tow bar....


( But to do that I had to remove the LPG tank some idiot  ::) had installed in the boot, in order to get to the rear tow bar bolts in the boot floor. Tank moved over, frame pulled out from under it, carpet lifted. Went under to undo the tank nuts, only to see a single bolt that fixes the under tank bar, to a seperate u shape bracket to chassis. So I'd disturbed all the tank gubbins for nout. (http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif)
Then had to re route the LPG filler pipe and got all sorts of crap stuck in the bore. Cut the crossmember with an angle grinder, cut some more...nope...still more. Re solder the trapped earth squashed by the tow bar fitters. Swap the sensor holders over, fit the flip up number plate, put the bumper on and off 50 times to fiddle with this and that. Cut the foam insert, cut it some more, bin it as it won't fit....9 fe@ckin30pm I finished.  >:(  )



...in order to fit irmscher rear bumper and exhaust. A simple job really. ;D

The bumper and exhaust I've had in the garage for 18months bit couldn't face fitting for some reason. ::)
its only been in 5 mins  ;D ;D ;D
From the car, cube, from the car. ;D

Carefull you'll start Groomer off again. ... :'(
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Post by: JB1977 on 28 June 2012, 17:40:47
replaced parts on one and scrapping another! ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2012, 20:33:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 June 2012, 23:26:39
Yesterday, I removed the tow bar....


( But to do that I had to remove the LPG tank some idiot  ::) had installed in the boot, in order to get to the rear tow bar bolts in the boot floor. Tank moved over, frame pulled out from under it, carpet lifted. Went under to undo the tank nuts, only to see a single bolt that fixes the under tank bar, to a seperate u shape bracket to chassis. So I'd disturbed all the tank gubbins for nout. (http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif)
Then had to re route the LPG filler pipe and got all sorts of crap stuck in the bore. Cut the crossmember with an angle grinder, cut some more...nope...still more. Re solder the trapped earth squashed by the tow bar fitters. Swap the sensor holders over, fit the flip up number plate, put the bumper on and off 50 times to fiddle with this and that. Cut the foam insert, cut it some more, bin it as it won't fit....9 fe@ckin30pm I finished.  >:(  )



...in order to fit irmscher rear bumper and exhaust. A simple job really. ;D

The bumper and exhaust I've had in the garage for 18months bit couldn't face fitting for some reason. ::)
On a similar note ::) ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2012, 20:34:15
Sod all to my Omegas. Not even driven them.  Need to recover the Silver Bullet from Oxford at some point over the weekend.
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Post by: Omegatoy on 28 June 2012, 21:23:57
 >:(oops :o
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Post by: tunnie on 28 June 2012, 21:27:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 June 2012, 20:34:15
Sod all to my Omegas. Not even driven them.  Need to recover the Silver Bullet from Oxford at some point over the weekend.

What you broken on it now?  :o
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 June 2012, 11:50:19
Mrs TB had to leave it there
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Post by: Jimbob on 29 June 2012, 14:03:41
Tried....and failed to remove a balljoint from a wishbone.

Ill try an engineers place locally, failing that, looks like new wishbones :(
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Post by: PAULCDX on 29 June 2012, 15:57:37
Well after two months off the road, engine work and interior change all completed the mig has just been taxed and ready for the road  8)  :y  :y

Look out Wolverhampton, the V6 power is gonna getcha!  ;D  :D
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Post by: razzo on 29 June 2012, 19:42:24
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 June 2012, 14:03:41
Tried....and failed to remove a balljoint from a wishbone.

Ill try an engineers place locally, failing that, looks like new wishbones :(
i found it easier to grind the heads off the rivets rather than drill em
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Post by: Elite Pete on 29 June 2012, 20:08:28
Picked my £450 bargain 02 2.2 DTi GLS Estate up yesterday. Today i've replaced the front bumper, headlight and drivers side wing. Its now got HIDs and headlight washers, sun visors with lit mirrors and front fog lights. Just need to figure out how to replace the GID with a MID, luckily i've got an Elite that all the parts can be removed from :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 29 June 2012, 21:30:33
Took delivery of another bit of it..

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545430_10151080568141204_381506630_n.jpg)
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Post by: omega3000 on 29 June 2012, 21:40:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 June 2012, 21:30:33
Took delivery of another bit of it..

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545430_10151080568141204_381506630_n.jpg)

Is the V12 going in that  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 29 June 2012, 21:55:27
Nope, the V12 went off with our very own 2woody for his own project.. there's a 7ltr V8 (428cu in Ford FE) going in there on throttle bodies  :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 29 June 2012, 21:57:54
Quote from: razzo on 29 June 2012, 19:42:24
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 June 2012, 14:03:41
Tried....and failed to remove a balljoint from a wishbone.

Ill try an engineers place locally, failing that, looks like new wishbones :(
i found it easier to grind the heads off the rivets rather than drill em

No head left on em!
Top side free, bottom seized :(
Have a blow torch now..... round 2 commencing!
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Post by: omega3000 on 29 June 2012, 22:26:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 June 2012, 21:55:27
Nope, the V12 went off with our very own 2woody for his own project.. there's a 7ltr V8 (428cu in Ford FE) going in there on throttle bodies  :y

Hats off to that ...will keep you busy in the winter months  8)
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Post by: Jimbob on 30 June 2012, 20:38:05
Finished my pass side wishbone ball joint replacement...

Be glad if I never do one of those again....bugger, another one to do!

Had to drill the rivet fully out, taking head off, and heat, and hitting was not enough.

Actually, reckon just trying another one, I would do it in a fraction of the time with improved technique, not trying to do it on the car etc.  plus Ive never done a wishbone on my own before.

The old one was totally shot, no wonder it was clunking!
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2012, 09:02:35
Vac'd and halfheartedly washed TBE. Vac'd the Silver Bullet.

Been playing with another NCDC+CID, all now depaired, just need to fix the CDC loading mech.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 July 2012, 09:33:56
long years ago when miggy was painted , the body repair shop scratched my chair accidentally  :(
 
and the 2 scratches was deep enough to say its cut >:(
 
I was careful using the chair, but finally last week I discovered one of the cuts turned at point to a hole.. although it was small I need to stop it as it will become bigger..
 
after some visit to leather repair shops (to my surprise some idiots offer to renew whole chair leathers just for a 2 mm hole ;D  yes I'm too rich and dont know where to spend my few bucks >:( ) final decision was Dr Vinyl..
 
they filled the gap with some sticky special material and painted over it partially within 2 hours.. result, surprised and satisfied me really.. :)   cost 60£.. not cheap but obviously cheaper then changing whole leathers..
 
and meanwhile as I dont trust them I go and try to buy a second hand omega chair leather from breakers.. it was an interesting story.. I never knew these chairs were a PITA to remove..  :o  (my first time :-[ ) and the breakers asked for a whole chair price same UK miggy price ??? ;D  and I gave up.. outcome : I was totally in dust and dirt :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2012, 12:20:25
LOL cem. If you can tolerate the weather, you need to move here ;D

Mind you, leather must be uncomfortable in your hot summers?
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Post by: omega3000 on 02 July 2012, 12:22:18
Quote from: cem on 02 July 2012, 09:33:56
long years ago when miggy was painted , the body repair shop scratched my chair accidentally  :(
 
and the 2 scratches was deep enough to say its cut >:(
 
I was careful using the chair, but finally last week I discovered one of the cuts turned at point to a hole.. although it was small I need to stop it as it will become bigger..
 
after some visit to leather repair shops (to my surprise some idiots offer to renew whole chair leathers just for a 2 mm hole ;D  yes I'm too rich and dont know where to spend my few bucks >:( ) final decision was Dr Vinyl..
 
they filled the gap with some sticky special material and painted over it partially within 2 hours.. result, surprised and satisfied me really.. :)   cost 60£.. not cheap but obviously cheaper then changing whole leathers..
 
and meanwhile as I dont trust them I go and try to buy a second hand omega chair leather from breakers.. it was an interesting story.. I never knew these chairs were a PITA to remove..  :o  (my first time :-[ ) and the breakers asked for a whole chair price same UK miggy price ??? ;D  and I gave up.. outcome : I was totally in dust and dirt :(

 :o

Our omega's are worth more than we thought over here  ;D And PFL getting rare as they seem to be getting most trips to the breakers .. still at least most parts you can swop but around here a mig comes into the breakers and is stripped and crushed in no time  :(
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 July 2012, 16:14:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2012, 12:20:25
LOL cem. If you can tolerate the weather, you need to move here ;D

Mind you, leather must be uncomfortable in your hot summers?

UK weather much better for me as I dont like hot and elevation being low helps my breath  :y  which I dont have any chance in this city :(
 
black leather is the worst of all choices.. and even in april these chairs burn ny arse ;D  but leather usage definitely easy , otherwise I pay a fortune for chair cleaning in the long term,been there done that.. so leather is the way to go.. :)
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Post by: Tonka. on 02 July 2012, 16:22:08
MOT day. Passed graciously :y :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 July 2012, 00:25:38
Investigated a reluctance to switch over to LPG in the mornings.. Loose connection to the vapouriser temperature sensor.

Thought I might as well recalibrate it while I was there. ECU last touched in 2008 according to the log. ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2012, 10:33:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 July 2012, 00:25:38
Investigated a reluctance to switch over to LPG in the mornings.. Loose connection to the vapouriser temperature sensor.

Thought I might as well recalibrate it while I was there. ECU last touched in 2008 according to the log. ::)
Did you slap on new firmware? Thats what I have been meaning to do on the bullet for the past year or more ::)


//Edit: thinking about it, yours is the basic Stag 300, not plus? Maybe not updates for that?
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 July 2012, 11:51:03
Yep, no Stag 300 updates have been released since I first installed it, AFAIK.
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Post by: markrnorton on 03 July 2012, 11:57:20
changed the cam sensor and it still wont start !!

cranks sensor next, then large HAMMER !!
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Post by: david b scott on 03 July 2012, 12:09:05
Well I've just had me 11evens!
Tea n toast !
And just sorted insurance out -
£255 comprehensive with LV !
How's about that then?  8)
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Post by: Omegatoy on 03 July 2012, 14:55:10
lol pajero had only 78bhp new as its non intercooled, yesterday after resetting the valve clearances(all to big)thought  i may as well play with the pump and turbo ;D
it now has a lot lot more, ::) it actually accelerates up hills now, before hand had to change down a gear!! :y
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Post by: Tonka. on 04 July 2012, 22:23:15
Today, I finally bit the bullet and changed the heater matrix hoses. You know the ones, they disappear behind the engine amongst that vipers nest of piping.


After refilling and running up to temperature it doesn't lose a drop of coolant. A difficult but very satisfying job  :y


Me 1 - Mig 0
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 July 2012, 22:32:42
Quote from: Tonka. on 04 July 2012, 22:23:15
Today, I finally bit the bullet and changed the heater matrix hoses. You know the ones, they disappear behind the engine amongst that vipers nest of piping.


After refilling and running up to temperature it doesn't lose a drop of coolant. A difficult but very satisfying job  :y


Me 1 - Mig 0

 ;D :y
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Post by: amba on 05 July 2012, 09:55:32
Fingers crossed for you then,Tonka. :y

I actually found it easier fitting the pipework onto the HBV and then fitting it all as a single unit with only the 2 pipes onto the coolant bridge and transfer pipe ,then the 2 "quick push fits".

Curious to learn your prefered method though ?  did you find which pipe and where it was actually leaking from in the end ??
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Post by: Tonka. on 05 July 2012, 10:05:05
Amba, I just did the school run. Up to temp and no water loss. So yes fingers crossed  ::)


I replaced both pipes. The one into the matrix and the one out of the matrix. It was the longer one which was leaking. But I thought I would change both as I don't want to have to strip it down again this year  ;D


The leak itself was obvious from the start. It was the lower (long pipe) quick release connection onto the matrix. The new ones actually snap into place with a positive click where as the old ones just slid on.  :y
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Post by: amba on 05 July 2012, 10:08:04
Good result then ,Tonka. :y

I found those quick release things slightly dubious at the best especially when its the depths of winter and all the pipes are rigid.Sure the new one will do the trick and pleased it sorted for you and hopefully not too expensive. ;D
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Post by: Tonka. on 05 July 2012, 15:21:16
The two pipes were £48 on TC. Expensive for what they are but I am a tight git ;D  :y
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Post by: amba on 05 July 2012, 16:57:52
Wow ,that was a hefty number,but atleast you are all "water tight " again so the cost gets forgotten pretty quickly  :y
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 05 July 2012, 23:01:56
Had the CAT section of the exhaust replaced NEW at a exhaust garage £200 fitted and had the air-con re-gassed at a ATS garage £44 not sure yet but it maybe leaking. Overall a good day  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2012, 09:33:50
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2012, 23:01:56
Had the CAT section of the exhaust replaced NEW at a exhaust garage
Oh dear :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 06 July 2012, 14:40:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2012, 09:33:50
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2012, 23:01:56
Had the CAT section of the exhaust replaced NEW at a exhaust garage
Oh dear :(
It was a good quality part took weeks to find a good one at a reasonable price  :y
Sounds much better now also, It also cured a noise from the back box area when it became hot  :)
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Post by: pirate on 06 July 2012, 19:47:08
tommorow with the help of a good freind and a four post lift both front wishbones to replace as ive killed them since doing the rest of the set up.then the other side rear wheel bearing is making its presence heard,she,s showing her age now never mind going to totaly strip and renew in winter hopefully will have most of the parts with me for the eng conversion.
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Post by: Kendo1690 on 06 July 2012, 20:01:07
Bought a set of Michelin rubber mats from Costco just over £15 inc. VAT for the 4,universal but fantastic price and fantastic fit.....
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Post by: Andy H on 06 July 2012, 20:58:31
Collected a new/spare crank sensor (to keep in the boot 'just in case') and a new sump drain plug.
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Post by: allen25 on 06 July 2012, 21:03:38
Collected a set of Vauxhall cam cover seals to fix the oil leak, Not cheap! Need a dry day to fit!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Victor Meldrew on 06 July 2012, 22:08:15
Quote from: allen25 on 06 July 2012, 21:03:38
Collected a set of Vauxhall cam cover seals to fix the oil leak, Not cheap! Need a dry day to fit!

Same here allen25, also need a torque wrench and just had a shock when I went to find out how much for a 8Nm, Halfords want £74.99!!!!!
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Post by: allen25 on 07 July 2012, 07:57:30
For torque wrenches I used machine mart for convenience, can't remember the price but was a lot less than you've been quoted.
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Post by: Keith ABS on 08 July 2012, 16:39:28
   My estate went into the paint shop yesterday for its long awaited new paint job. Got funny looks from other road users as I drove it there with no trim, door handles or bumpers on it. Should get it back some time in August as I am not paying the full price so thats why it went in ready stripped. I have posted some pics on the ABS site as I,m no yet up to speed on using the photo bucket link.
Keith B
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Post by: omega3000 on 08 July 2012, 19:09:06
Quote from: Keith B on 08 July 2012, 16:39:28
   My estate went into the paint shop yesterday for its long awaited new paint job. Got funny looks from other road users as I drove it there with no trim, door handles or bumpers on it. Should get it back some time in August as I am not paying the full price so thats why it went in ready stripped. I have posted some pics on the ABS site as I,m no yet up to speed on using the photo bucket link.
Keith B

 ;D


Would be nice to see the before and after pics  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 08 July 2012, 19:14:14
Could always email them straight to me (or another willing volunteer) and I'll post them here for the non ABS members (like me).

Having said that I'm pretty sure posting them here is done the same way as there.   :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 July 2012, 20:05:43
Swapped the engine loom and treated the car to its 220k service ::)

Might even wash it tomorrow :P needs 2 more front tyres as the duruns I got stuck with are absolute crap.  They've only lasted 3k which is a blessing :o floating round corners in a two ton boat has killed the outside edges. Fortunately the autogrips on the back don't really handle water either so the car actually drifts around corners quite nicely rather than simply understeeting into the scenery :-X
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Post by: markrnorton on 10 July 2012, 08:21:37
changed the crank sensor on the 2.2 , to no avail ! horrible job to. Removed the ecu for a look over and maybe replace.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: grain.ben on 10 July 2012, 16:10:41
Drove it to work and back  :P might give her a clean inside and treat her to a new smelly magic tree  :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 10 July 2012, 16:57:20
Cleaned, clayed, polished out some scratches (lord knows where they came from) waxed. One panel at a time. Dodging in and out of poxy bloody rain showers. Will It ever give up? :(
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 10 July 2012, 17:59:54
After the air-con gas had leaked out after 24H i went back today and they now say its is leaking even though they checked it twice before filling  ::)  anyways now their offering this stuff to put in to possibly fill the leak hole or whatever it is for £25 ( by saying they i mean ATS garage) and half price on a re-gas thought that was a Bl**dy cheek that i had to pay again but i might just take them up on thir offer not sure yet as it may cost ££££ to fix properly..  :-\
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Post by: Seth on 10 July 2012, 20:36:55
Stuck two new Hankook Kinergy Eco K425 tyres on the rear.
158 quid all-in. :-X
 
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Post by: jtypecav on 11 July 2012, 16:33:13
Cleaned it while the sun was shining!

(http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo172/mk2cavalier/Andy/Mega/2012-07-11154443.jpg)
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 July 2012, 20:17:39
Another wishbone ball joint on Big Blue...

Ohh how I love doing these....
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 11 July 2012, 21:44:57
Washed & waxed, 5 Hour job  :o  knackered now But worth every second  :y
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Post by: SIR Philbutt on 12 July 2012, 23:28:11
80k service time - Oil Change & Filter, ATF replaced, LPG filter, Air filter, Pollen filter & Bounce (see if it works), Plugs, New front disks & pads, new rear pads, Exhaust manifold gasket. Phew !!! knackered came home, fell asleep, just woke up

Tommorrow activities are,  fit a dining room radiator in the morning then cam belt and tensioner, inspect water pump, aux belt, flush and renew coolant. Then sleep

A good clean in and out and polish on Saturday - Admire work - then sleep
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 13 July 2012, 19:29:44
Fitted new heater control valve, due to more water falling out of the car than has fell from the sky this week.....


NOT a fun job

Fitted new MAF sensor, easy job, didn't fix the problem  >:(
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 July 2012, 20:07:53
washed and polished including alloys..just finished now.. exhausted :P
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Post by: Lazydocker on 13 July 2012, 21:28:08
Oil and filter change on the loan van, checked it over generally and then went and swapped it over with mine so I can get my one serviced and the damage repaired ::)

Then went and spent £280 in Machine Mart on tools and equipment for the new area :'( But at least I had a VAT free voucher and saved £60 or so :y
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Post by: albitz on 14 July 2012, 10:00:16
Had to use it unexpectedly when I got home from work yesterday morning to get to Colchester in a hurry. It quickly became clear that it had a nasty misfire,on both gas and petrol. Feels very much like the misfire in my previous Mig when the dispack went down. Had to use it again late last night to colchester and back - round trip 25 miles,seemed even worse.
Donnt have time to investigate at the moment,too many other (more important) plates spinning.Expect a wanted ad for a good used dispack next week.
Glad I have the old Chavalier to fall back on.
I always have spares,but not usually the ones I need. ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2012, 10:39:43
Quote from: Albitz on 14 July 2012, 10:00:16
Expect a wanted ad for a good used dispack next week.
Given your location, try the OOF breaker in Essex...   ...oh, hold on a minute ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 July 2012, 10:49:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2012, 10:39:43
Quote from: Albitz on 14 July 2012, 10:00:16
Expect a wanted ad for a good used dispack next week.
Given your location, try the OOF breaker in Essex...   ...oh, hold on a minute ;D
I know he's in Norfolk, and that Albs probably doesn't have the appropriate visas, but that nice young Twiglet chap might be able to offer some assistance :y
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Post by: Murph on 14 July 2012, 11:32:11
I drove my car today!
Not too exciting to most but hey, it's been four weeks since I've been able to and it felt awesome to be behind the wheel of my mig again!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 July 2012, 11:41:00
Quote from: taxi al on 14 July 2012, 10:49:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2012, 10:39:43
Quote from: Albitz on 14 July 2012, 10:00:16
Expect a wanted ad for a good used dispack next week.
Given your location, try the OOF breaker in Essex...   ...oh, hold on a minute ;D
I know he's in Norfolk, and that Albs probably doesn't have the appropriate visas, but that nice young Twiglet chap might be able to offer some assistance :y

I have been to Naarfick twice this year (once with young Mr Twigs),strange though it may seem my car radio wouldnt work while I was there. Guess Marconis technology never quite got that far. :-\ :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2012, 13:42:36
Quote from: Albitz on 14 July 2012, 11:41:00
Quote from: taxi al on 14 July 2012, 10:49:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2012, 10:39:43
Quote from: Albitz on 14 July 2012, 10:00:16
Expect a wanted ad for a good used dispack next week.
Given your location, try the OOF breaker in Essex...   ...oh, hold on a minute ;D
I know he's in Norfolk, and that Albs probably doesn't have the appropriate visas, but that nice young Twiglet chap might be able to offer some assistance :y

I have been to Naarfick twice this year (once with young Mr Twigs),strange though it may seem my car radio wouldnt work while I was there. Guess Marconis technology never quite got that far. :-\ :D
My sister lives there. Hence I avoid the entire area... ::)
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Post by: albitz on 14 July 2012, 13:49:29
People also appear to have more than the average number of fingers and toes,and can swim extremely well due to the webbing between these digits.
One chap introduced me to his sister who was also his aunt.Not sure why he was so confused. :-\
 ;D

Twigs seems to like it though. He has this on his ipod on constant repeat,and sings along for hours on end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtS61PESUWY
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 14 July 2012, 15:48:22
the black suround that goes around the automatic gear lever is coated with a rubbery type of paint that looks awfull as it  marks so easily...so removed it and the switches rubbed it down with  1200 wet and dry and fairy liquid in water until it was all removed then t.cut it and low and behold it came up brilliant...now when i look down at the centre console it looks so much cleaner and far better than that crap rubbery stuff they cover it with  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 July 2012, 18:17:43
Spent 4 hours getting the (disconnected and sealed) side door on my van open ready for the bodyshop on Monday ::)
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Post by: DaveA on 14 July 2012, 18:57:33
     Comedy of errors >:( over the last few days. Changing head gasket, I damaged the head, sourced another with exhaust manifold still attached, removing manifold to replace old gasket, the two front studs snapped, and trying to remove them, bolt extractor snapped.  Looks likely I will have to cancel holiday in van. To top it all, I walked into a shelf corner, in the garage and gashed my head. All in all a s**tty few days.
         
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Post by: ted_one on 14 July 2012, 19:01:07
Looked out the window at them sitting the rain,seriously losing interest now ???
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Post by: geoffr70 on 14 July 2012, 19:07:30
Drove it. The combination of warm engine, cold air and kick down is immense! Autos are much better than manuals. It seems much more torquey than the manual.

Looked at the spare offside wing mirror sat in the pax footwell waiting to be fitted after stupid bint in jag smashed mine.
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Post by: Jimbob on 15 July 2012, 12:19:21
Finally got the 4 new tyres on big blue yesterday...

4 x Kuhmo Ectsa KU31's  (dated 0612 so must still be in production)

Replaced its rear HID level sensor today.
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Post by: tgm147 on 15 July 2012, 13:12:03
Cleaned and tidied it up ready to put it up for sale. It's bye bye Omega time I think.
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 July 2012, 15:59:32
Finally got round to the oil and filter change today and good cos I added the Wynns Lifter Treatment so I hope that helps with the tapping. Time will tell!  :y

Once I'd finished i got ready to go out the door to the Vauxhall fest @ Billing..... luckily i had the sense to check online what time it finished when i saw the notice that it had been cancelled due to storm weather on friday  :'(

Keeping an eye on the VOBA site for details hopefully of a new date  :y
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Post by: Kendo1690 on 15 July 2012, 16:14:23
Give the car a good clean,looking really smart and change the side indicator lenses from white to the dark smoked colour,looks sweet.... :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 July 2012, 22:49:42
Had the geometry redone following front arm replacement :y

Recovered a colleagues' Seat Alhambra following  a rather untimely intermediate driveshaft failure ::)

Fancy not having breakdown cover :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 July 2012, 12:12:45
Fitted new droplinks to big blue

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=105336.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sam Burton on 18 July 2012, 17:19:36
Just fitted my GLS 2003 Saloon with retro fit cruise control and it works!!  :y 8) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 July 2012, 17:38:09
Got Mrs. KW's MX5 through the MOT. :D
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Post by: grain.ben on 18 July 2012, 18:34:52
Spent a couple of hours retro fitting an auto dipping rear view mirror, did a lovely job of the wiring  :P
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Post by: Omegatoy on 18 July 2012, 20:38:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 July 2012, 17:38:09
Got Mrs. KW's MX5 through the MOT. :D

have i missed something? thouht she had a smartcar????
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 18 July 2012, 20:39:20
Quote from: Omegatoy on 18 July 2012, 20:38:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 July 2012, 17:38:09
Got Mrs. KW's MX5 through the MOT. :D

have i missed something? thouht she had a smartcar????

That's Andy B's missus methinks .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 July 2012, 22:57:42
Got a tyre to replace the one I punctured at the lakes meet and spotted some rust appearing on the wheel arch :'(

That'll be sorted ASAP though, before it gets a proper hold. I've got a friend/acquaintance who runs a body shop and he's already given me a sensible quote to remove all the rot and respray (and blend) the rear quarter :y
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Post by: Vamps on 20 July 2012, 00:00:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 19 July 2012, 22:57:42
Got a tyre to replace the one I punctured at the lakes meet and spotted some rust appearing on the wheel arch :'(
That'll be sorted ASAP though, before it gets a proper hold. I've got a friend/acquaintance who runs a body shop and he's already given me a sensible quote to remove all the rot and respray (and blend) the rear quarter :y

On your Omega? i thought it was a super dooper imaculate car...... :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 July 2012, 01:20:11
Quote from: Vamps on 20 July 2012, 00:00:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 19 July 2012, 22:57:42
Got a tyre to replace the one I punctured at the lakes meet and spotted some rust appearing on the wheel arch :'(
That'll be sorted ASAP though, before it gets a proper hold. I've got a friend/acquaintance who runs a body shop and he's already given me a sensible quote to remove all the rot and respray (and blend) the rear quarter :y

On your Omega? i thought it was a super dooper imaculate car...... :-\ :-\

TBH, most people wouldn't have noticed it as it's out of sight on the underside of the lip but will be creeping up soon :D

Unfortunately the car was a little neglected in the 5 months it was parked up... It didn't even get a bubble bath :-[ Not any more though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 09:39:47
Drove it, a lot.. well, not today but over the last couple of weeks it clicked over the 99000 mark (86000 when I bought it, IIRC) and it dawned on me that I really must check how long ago the cambelt was done.

Oh and that the engine has an odd knock that sounds a bit bottom-endy. Aside from the drop link that clunks like there's no bushing left in it at all (probably because there isn't).
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2012, 12:28:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 09:39:47
99000 mark (86000 when I bought it, IIRC)
That would have more than paid for that LPG kit you keep pondering ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 20 July 2012, 12:46:18
Decided to replace the Pollen filter on SWMBO's Zafira.... what a bloody pain in the a*se >:(

Glovebox out, remove plastic panel that runs underneath/above footwell.  Undo 2 bolts and drop a metal plate out of the way, remove plastic airflow tubing then finally get to 6 screws that hold the plastic cover over the filter!

What the hell were they thinking when they designed that ???

Oh well, at least that is another job out of the way :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2012, 14:48:02
Started it this morning. Went on about the third attempt. Completely dead the first couple of times I cranked it.  :(

Thought to myself "that felt a bit crank-sensory", and it has been a little slow to start, and lumpy at idle recently. ::) Considered getting the roller skate out instead, but it's buried in the garage thanks to recent weather, and I was running late.

Pedal trick showed just the usual - 0420 & 0430.

I wonder if it'll get me home? :-X

Spare crank sensor ordered.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 14:57:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2012, 12:28:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 09:39:47
99000 mark (86000 when I bought it, IIRC)
That would have more than paid for that LPG kit you keep pondering ::)

I know, I know  :-X :P

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2012, 14:48:02
and it has been a little slow to start, and lumpy at idle recently. ::).

Ah, I'm glad it's not just me! That's what I did - spent a week thinking "Hmm, I wonder if the crank sensor is on it's way out" .. and then it promptly gave up, just like yours. Still got me to work and back two/three times (struggling to start) before it packed in completely, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 19:36:59
Washed, Clayed, Polished, and Waxed Big Blue.....

Im knackered!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2012, 19:42:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 14:57:51
Ah, I'm glad it's not just me! That's what I did - spent a week thinking "Hmm, I wonder if the crank sensor is on it's way out" .. and then it promptly gave up, just like yours. Still got me to work and back two/three times (struggling to start) before it packed in completely, though.

Well, it got me home, but took a worrying amount of cranking to start. Will avoid any long journeys for the moment, I think. :-\

Tech2 out tomorrow, I guess.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 19:50:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2012, 19:42:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 14:57:51
Ah, I'm glad it's not just me! That's what I did - spent a week thinking "Hmm, I wonder if the crank sensor is on it's way out" .. and then it promptly gave up, just like yours. Still got me to work and back two/three times (struggling to start) before it packed in completely, though.

Well, it got me home, but took a worrying amount of cranking to start. Will avoid any long journeys for the moment, I think. :-\

Tech2 out tomorrow, I guess.

Exactly the same failure mode as mine - cranking got longer and longer until .. it just wouldn't catch and fire.
If it did catch, though, it always got me where I was going without trouble..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 20 July 2012, 20:12:33
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 19:36:59
Washed, Clayed, Polished, and Waxed Big Blue.....

Im knackered!

I'm not surprised mate, there is a lot of metalwork on these estates, isn't there!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 20:35:57
Quote from: twiglet on 20 July 2012, 20:12:33
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 19:36:59
Washed, Clayed, Polished, and Waxed Big Blue.....

Im knackered!

I'm not surprised mate, there is a lot of metalwork on these estates, isn't there!  :o

Yup, they take a bit of doing....

a bit over 3 hours start to finish, its gleaming now

Just the inside to do now.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 20 July 2012, 20:58:32
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 20:35:57
Quote from: twiglet on 20 July 2012, 20:12:33
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 19:36:59
Washed, Clayed, Polished, and Waxed Big Blue.....

Im knackered!

I'm not surprised mate, there is a lot of metalwork on these estates, isn't there!  :o

Yup, they take a bit of doing....

a bit over 3 hours start to finish, its gleaming now

Just the inside to do now.....
Any pics? and what brand of materials did you use  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 20 July 2012, 22:06:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 20:35:57
Quote from: twiglet on 20 July 2012, 20:12:33
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 19:36:59
Washed, Clayed, Polished, and Waxed Big Blue.....

Im knackered!

I'm not surprised mate, there is a lot of metalwork on these estates, isn't there!  :o

Yup, they take a bit of doing....

a bit over 3 hours start to finish, its gleaming now

Just the inside to do now.....

yes we need pics more pics get the camera out :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2012, 22:16:54
Am I the only one who keeps a spare crank sensor in the car?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2012, 22:17:46
Today, I have broken TBE. Opps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 July 2012, 22:33:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2012, 22:16:54
Am I the only one who keeps a spare crank sensor in the car?

Nope .. I've had one ever since the one on the 2.5 went and left me stranded .. I even persuaded my local stealers to swap the unused 2.5 one for the 3.2 one ..  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 July 2012, 23:14:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2012, 22:17:46
Today, I have broken TBE. Opps.
Nope ;)
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2012, 19:42:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 14:57:51
Ah, I'm glad it's not just me! That's what I did - spent a week thinking "Hmm, I wonder if the crank sensor is on it's way out" .. and then it promptly gave up, just like yours. Still got me to work and back two/three times (struggling to start) before it packed in completely, though.

Well, it got me home, but took a worrying amount of cranking to start. Will avoid any long journeys for the moment, I think. :-\

Tech2 out tomorrow, I guess.
I'm coming to Basingrad tomorrow am and have a good used one if you need to get out of trouble Kev, but I s'pose now the sun's meant to be coming out you could use the other car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2012, 23:20:09
Quote from: Lazydocker on 20 July 2012, 23:14:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2012, 22:17:46
Today, I have broken TBE. Opps.
Nope ;)
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 July 2012, 19:42:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 July 2012, 14:57:51
Ah, I'm glad it's not just me! That's what I did - spent a week thinking "Hmm, I wonder if the crank sensor is on it's way out" .. and then it promptly gave up, just like yours. Still got me to work and back two/three times (struggling to start) before it packed in completely, though.

Well, it got me home, but took a worrying amount of cranking to start. Will avoid any long journeys for the moment, I think. :-\

Tech2 out tomorrow, I guess.
I'm coming to Basingrad tomorrow am and have a good used one if you need to get out of trouble Kev, but I s'pose now the sun's meant to be coming out you could use the other car

Many thanks for the offer. :y

I've got another on order from Andy arriving Tuesday and i don't really need to use the car until then, although I'm supposed to be showing off the LPG install to some interested parties on Monday night. I'll hope for the best and wing it on that. Sod's law says that, if I deprive you of your spare this far from home ... :-X

 ;)

Kettle can always be readied if you want to stop by for a cuppa, though. :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 20 July 2012, 23:24:15
Doubt we'll have time TBH, but thanks for the offer.  :y

Nearly called in last Wednesday when I went past the end of your road (twice) but was still in working hours and I wasn't the best of company due to dealing with muppets ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 23:25:45
ill try and sort some pics tomorrow

turtlewas cheapo shampoo,
meguirs clay kit
turtlewax colour tinted polish, 2 coats
meguirs nxt 2 wax
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 20 July 2012, 23:47:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 July 2012, 23:25:45
ill try and sort some pics tomorrow

turtlewas cheapo shampoo,
meguirs clay kit
turtlewax colour tinted polish, 2 coats
meguirs nxt 2 wax

sounds like some serious cleaning, look forward to the pics thanks jimbob :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 July 2012, 09:22:58
Filled it with V Power 8) £91.25 :'(

Currently goes like a scalded cat with a trident up its tail 8), not sure if that's just the fuel or that it's starting to feel better :-\

Really can't get enough of the noise it's making from 3000 rpm onwards 8) might also explain the thirst ::) but still running at 22mpg inspite of bombing around...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam2502 on 21 July 2012, 13:31:03
Valeter the mrs BMW, after being let down by mobile valeting company as mentioned in general discussion. Made a good job of it though so saved myself 50 sovs really. Although I did break a sweat, which is illegal I believe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 July 2012, 17:44:43
Filled the boot with all the stuff ive hoarded for yrs from the shed  :(


Dam swmbo  ::)
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Post by: Terbs on 21 July 2012, 17:56:15
Cleaned the Miggy in and out, ready for Oxford meet tomorrow :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2012, 21:24:45
Fixed the LPG hose on TBE, after it blew off last night. Took it for a blast on my usual route. Part of the root has been resurfaced in the last few days...  ...and the potholes are forming. Useless cowboys.


Replaced the failed hose on the MV6, and did the annual breather clean on it. As usual, it was pretty clear.

Had another look at the OSF speaker on the MV6, which has been peeing me off for years. Not sure if its cured or not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 22 July 2012, 15:07:26
if i can get out of my back garden chair i was going to clean my breathers following oil/filter change last week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 22 July 2012, 16:57:59
Jag - hoovered out, washed and polished.

Omega Estate - got the crack of doom drivers door - fitted new plastic bush - now quiet - love those jobs - took me longer to find two 10mm spanners in boot of Jag than to do the job :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: HooverMig on 22 July 2012, 18:31:45
In the last two weeks I have changed the LSD oil, engine oil and topped up the manual gearbox with slick 50, I have also refitted the original head unit and re-wired the Bose (to make it work again) and changed the coolant temperature sensor and changed the coolant and had new tyres fitted.Today I have changed the air con condenser and re-gassed it. (1999 MFL 3.0 elite manual) oh and changed all of the filters  :) :) :D
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 July 2012, 19:44:50
Got rear-ended by a dozy tart in a cheap porsche. Someone pulled out on the woman in front, she stopped, I stopped, f^*kin woman behind me didn't.

No injuries, probably 10mph into me whilst I was staionary but I now have the agro of a courtesy car & and insurance company for a new bumper, and reverse sensors that seem to not know where they are!

I know she wasn't gonna admit liability (although there's no chance it was anything but her fault), but she gives me attitude for stopping so quick! If I didn't have morals I'd claim whiplash just to cost her more money

FFS!!!  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

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Post by: albitz on 22 July 2012, 20:19:42
Sorry to hear that Adrian.Thats a nice example youve got there too. Dont want it to end up in the same state as the previous one. ::) ;D
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Post by: albitz on 22 July 2012, 20:23:09
Carried out a sound repair on the fuel pipe to fuel filter on the estate.tipped another 6 litres of petrol in the tank.Still wont go.
Need to try to spend some more time on it tomorrow to get to the bottom of things.Its really getting on me wick now. :'(
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Post by: Elite Pete on 22 July 2012, 20:31:26
Replaced 3 door lock solenoids, fitted rear courtesy lights and cruise control to the desmond diesel estate :)
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 July 2012, 20:33:23
Quote from: Albitz on 22 July 2012, 20:19:42
Sorry to hear that Adrian.Thats a nice example youve got there too. Dont want it to end up in the same state as the previous one. ::) ;D

I know mate, & thank you, but the miles & things do with it are the reason I keep buying them....will try my best not to!
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 July 2012, 21:32:45
Washed, clayed, polished and waxed big red....knackered take 2!
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Post by: noel on 22 July 2012, 21:51:36
washed my bullet,as some seagull decided to lighten its load >:( all over the bonnet.
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 22 July 2012, 21:56:33
Quote from: noel on 22 July 2012, 21:51:36
washed my bullet,as some seagull decided to lighten its load >:( all over the bonnet.
Bloody cheek ;D :-X  I remember being hit about 2 years ago by one while going around 30-40mph that started from the front bumper to the boot  :o  on a hot day so was all hard all over by time i got back lol oh well what can you do apart from wash it and hope it doesn't happen again especially if you have only just given your car the works wash/wax etc...  :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 22 July 2012, 22:51:53
i put the original CR2005 back into my facelift omega today...several reasons for this....1..it looks better in the dash..2.works on the steering controls again..3.the illumination is now all the same colour...4..the sound is so much better..5..the display in the dash board shows what station it is on..........I had fitted a Kenwood KRC794..face off with remote control which takes a ten c.d.player...all very nice and a very nice piece of kit  But  it just does not look the part in a facelift.....pre face lift where the dash is different .yes...So i am well pleased with what i have done today  :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 22 July 2012, 23:30:47
Absolutely loved the drive home from the Oxford meet. The warm weather seems to make the suspension that to tiny bit more compliant. Thins the oil in the shocks a bit maybe :-\
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Post by: Jimbob on 23 July 2012, 12:37:55
taken a few photos of em...
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=105509.0
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 July 2012, 13:58:14
Changed the rear pads :y not a minute too soon though, less than 1 mm each side ::)

Won't be using my local factors ever again after trying to sell me a set of rear pads from an open box and having the barefaced cheek to demand full retail for them, over £14 >:(

Got them from another factor in town for less than £9 8)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 July 2012, 15:28:07
Quote from: taxi al on 23 July 2012, 13:58:14
Changed the rear pads :y not a minute too soon though, less than 1 mm each side ::)

Won't be using my local factors ever again after trying to sell me a set of rear pads from an open box and having the barefaced cheek to demand full retail for them, over £14 >:(

Got them from another factor in town for less than £9 8)

I've just done rear pads on a Partner Van (the loan van)... Wish they had been £9 the pair... £43 odd :o :o
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 23 July 2012, 16:58:55
Wasted £26+ £45+ on Air-Con fill up and some green slimy stuff that was supposed to stop a leak  >:(
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 July 2012, 18:13:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 July 2012, 23:30:47
Absolutely loved the drive home from the Oxford meet. The warm weather seems to make the suspension that to tiny bit more compliant. Thins the oil in the shocks a bit maybe :-\
Glad you did, mine was shite. A34 was, well, the A34. M40 was full of the same selfish lane hogging 'tards that got off the A34, and PC Plod took a keen interest in me down the A43...  ...I had to turn off the angry music and find some easy listening...   ...and breathe....
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Post by: aaronjb on 23 July 2012, 18:53:06
Attempted to get the lower pivot bolts out of the XJ40 diff in the garage .. got one out, but I appear to need an (even) bigger impact gun to get the other one out. Even my Ingersoll Rand gun won't shift it. Grrr.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2012, 18:54:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 July 2012, 18:53:06
Attempted to get the lower pivot bolts out of the XJ40 diff in the garage .. got one out, but I appear to need an (even) bigger impact gun to get the other one out. Even my Ingersoll Rand gun won't shift it. Grrr.

Isn't it odd how some bits of that jag were so solid while others.. erm.. weren't ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 23 July 2012, 19:04:51
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2012, 18:54:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 July 2012, 18:53:06
Attempted to get the lower pivot bolts out of the XJ40 diff in the garage .. got one out, but I appear to need an (even) bigger impact gun to get the other one out. Even my Ingersoll Rand gun won't shift it. Grrr.

Isn't it odd how some bits of that jag were so solid while others.. erm.. weren't ;D

 ;D ;D Yep, generally the solid bits are anything that Ford/BL didn't get their hands on! ;D

This bit is wedged in the back end of a Salisbury diff.. the rear cover of which I really need to get off - the old XJ6 (Series) diff was easy, just a bunch of little 1/2" bolts, but this one they decided to have the rear pivot bolts do double-duty and hold the rear cover on as well as the suspension arms. I think the manual says to torque them to 300lb/ft on installation, which explains why it doesn't want to budge!
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Post by: sandune on 23 July 2012, 20:25:47
Fitted a new crank sensor,which cured the stalling problem :y
Removing the old one was a bit of a pigging job. :-[ >:(
It was routed between the oil pipes and won't budge so i had to cut it >:(
Car so far no problemo :y.

,
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 July 2012, 20:38:53
Quote from: sandune on 23 July 2012, 20:25:47
Fitted a new crank sensor,which cured the stalling problem :y
Removing the old one was a bit of a pigging job. :-[ >:(
It was routed between the oil pipes and won't budge so i had to cut it >:(
Car so far no problemo :y.

,

Which makes it sound like the original ::) no issues with cutting the ends off :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2012, 23:12:35
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 July 2012, 20:38:53
Quote from: sandune on 23 July 2012, 20:25:47
Fitted a new crank sensor,which cured the stalling problem :y
Removing the old one was a bit of a pigging job. :-[ >:(
It was routed between the oil pipes and won't budge so i had to cut it >:(
Car so far no problemo :y.

,

Which makes it sound like the original ::) no issues with cutting the ends off :y

Sometimes you can cut one end off and pull the other through. No issues with cutting both ends off and leaving the wires there, as you say. Or leaving it dangling for years after hurriedly replacing it when it lets you down. :-X
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Post by: markrnorton on 24 July 2012, 12:59:45
Removed some rear suspension parts from the estate, and aided a member on here with a cunning plan with his revised suspension and brakes  ;)
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Post by: Andy H on 24 July 2012, 19:08:58
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2012, 23:12:35
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 July 2012, 20:38:53
Quote from: sandune on 23 July 2012, 20:25:47
Fitted a new crank sensor,which cured the stalling problem :y
Removing the old one was a bit of a pigging job. :-[ >:(
It was routed between the oil pipes and won't budge so i had to cut it >:(
Car so far no problemo :y.

,

Which makes it sound like the original ::) no issues with cutting the ends off :y

Sometimes you can cut one end off and pull the other through. No issues with cutting both ends off and leaving the wires there, as you say. Or leaving it dangling for years after hurriedly replacing it when it lets you down. :-X
Not just me then ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 July 2012, 19:45:53
Swapped the indicator stalks over between the car, lets see where the fault goes, I suspect with the stalk...
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Post by: Kendo1690 on 26 July 2012, 15:10:20
I've just had CarCool out to service my Aircon,£59 well spent,the difference is amazing,nice guy,he certainly knew his stuff.Its like sitting in the fridge now,even though I've never sat in the fridge. ;D
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Post by: hotel21 on 26 July 2012, 17:32:31
Replaced front discs and pads and did a part brake fluid flush.  And replaced both droplinks.  Took it for a test drive and corfekbuggerme, what a difference!  Brakes much much better and car is now surprisingly quiet.  Amazing how the clicks and clunks from the droplinks simply merge into standard background noise and, once replaced, you realise what a quiet drive the car actually is....   ;)
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 27 July 2012, 12:37:29
on Sunday i shall be cleaning breathers following last weeks oil and filter change. Then on the non running car I'm gettin the front strut off finally and whipping the suspected dodge head well dodge valves anyway. If i have time a practice on the non runner of atf fluid change job. And finally get my good car cleaned. Poor old bugger needs it after last months fishing trip :-)
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 27 July 2012, 12:39:38
oh yeah and a rear disc and pad measurement and a torque of all wheel bolts as i am paranoid about them lol bloody lot of work Sunday well for me anyway lol
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Post by: freecall666 on 27 July 2012, 16:35:35
fixed dash and mid display now know how much fuel is in tank and how meany miles left. resister gone on back of the dash  :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2012, 19:47:16
Had been playing in the Westie all this week. Weather was looking a little dodgy today, so went to start Omega. nothing.

Then spotted the new crank sensor I've been meaning to fit on the passenger seat. *(&*("$&"ocks! >:(

So, out with the jack. New sensor fitted and off to work. :D

Weather turned out to be pretty much OK too. Only rain was when I was outside fixing the Omega ::)
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Post by: noel on 29 July 2012, 07:04:24
took the silver bullet to body shop for accident repair,now get to drive an insignia sri for a week
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Post by: pirate on 29 July 2012, 09:57:19
finaly replaced offside rear wheel bearing bastard thing,still got front anti roll bar rubbers to do .trapped here by olympic road race kinda cool but we didnt do very well hope the ladies do better today ya lycra nice on the girls so wrong on the blokes ha ha . :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 29 July 2012, 10:01:07
LSD fitted.
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2012, 11:26:05
I need to remember where I abandonned it yesterday...
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Post by: noel on 29 July 2012, 11:32:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 July 2012, 11:26:05
I need to remember where I abandonned it yesterday...
thats what you get for going to a beer fest  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2012, 11:41:43
I'll have a drive around first, to find it. Don't feel up to wandering around aimlessly...
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Post by: feeutfo on 29 July 2012, 17:18:26
Diagnosed a failed hbv. Which started leaking the second the dealers closed yesterday.
Sigh...
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Post by: pauls on 29 July 2012, 18:16:28
Had my gearbox fluid and engine oil changed also had the oil canister converted to twist on. :y Both nice and smooth now. Sprayed the first coat of primer onto my new bumper.
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2012, 21:15:21
Changed the pads on the front of the Silver Bullet, should have down it a few weeks back.

Swapped the wheels/tyres over between the 2 Omegas, due to a braking pull on TBE, which Gixer reckons is tyres. Mrs TB reckons he's incorrect. Actually the phrase she used was "he gotta be talking 'dangle berries'" ;D

Started to investigate the blowing exhaust on TBE, sounds like cat or cat to mid section, but I couldn't locate it before the heavens opened.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 29 July 2012, 21:49:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 July 2012, 21:15:21
Changed the pads on the front of the Silver Bullet, should have down it a few weeks back.

Swapped the wheels/tyres over between the 2 Omegas, due to a braking pull on TBE, which Gixer reckons is tyres. Mrs TB reckons he's incorrect. Actually the phrase she used was "he gotta be talking 'dangle berries'" ;D

Started to investigate the blowing exhaust on TBE, sounds like cat or cat to mid section, but I couldn't locate it before the heavens opened.

I really should do mine, and the discs :-[ And the HID Sensor which also objected to crashing through the pothole at the Lakes (cheers Dazzle for the replacement :y)
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Post by: aaronjb on 30 July 2012, 14:20:44
Alright, not quite 'today' (because today I broke the electric roof  ::)) but at the weekend I ... bought a new one  :-[ Here's a clue:

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/ac3d78a0.jpg)
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Post by: JimE on 30 July 2012, 15:58:36
Today? Well fitted new Coolant Bottle so no more Coolant Level Error message. Swapped the leather seats from my CDX into my other CDX and all working perfectly, very pleased with myself LOL.
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Post by: feeutfo on 30 July 2012, 16:24:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 July 2012, 14:20:44
Alright, not quite 'today' (because today I broke the electric roof  ::)) but at the weekend I ... bought a new one  :-[ Here's a clue:

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/ac3d78a0.jpg)
Oh sigh...  ;)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 July 2012, 16:53:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 July 2012, 16:24:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 July 2012, 14:20:44
Alright, not quite 'today' (because today I broke the electric roof  ::)) but at the weekend I ... bought a new one  :-[ Here's a clue:

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/ac3d78a0.jpg)
Oh sigh...  ;)

This is starting to become a habit. ::) Needs educating, methinks. ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 30 July 2012, 17:25:17
Gayboy will be aiming for you on the M4, Mr aaronjb ;D

At least it looks like a proper one, rather than a sign you are a junior manager/sales rep...
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Post by: cam2502 on 30 July 2012, 17:31:41
Today I've washed the mv6 and Saab and took some nice pics of them at the old mental institution near me.  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

Had new screen fitted today thanks to AA Windscreens 8) trim seat turned up smorning, so nice new VX trim seats and rubber trims, car no longer looks derelict ::) even remembered to get new wipers as well :P

Old trims fell off as expected, the old screen put up a fight and came out rolled up :-X
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Post by: feeutfo on 30 July 2012, 21:05:07
Fitted hbv. Wiper mech re fitted. Bugger it, need the car.

...and I had to go in for me tea. ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 13:59:14
Quote from: taxi al on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

It's funny, but this M sport badge came with the M engine, M suspension, M .. etc ;) E46 M3.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 July 2012, 14:04:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 13:59:14
Quote from: taxi al on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

It's funny, but this M sport badge came with the M engine, M suspension, M .. etc ;) E46 M3.

I saw where the red line was and thought "at least it's not a tractor". ;D
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Post by: henryd on 31 July 2012, 14:26:09
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 July 2012, 14:04:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 13:59:14
Quote from: taxi al on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

It's funny, but this M sport badge came with the M engine, M suspension, M .. etc ;) E46 M3.

I saw where the red line was and thought "at least it's not a tractor". ;D

Looks like a flappy paddle gearbox too 8)
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Post by: david b scott on 31 July 2012, 14:34:48
Well I've been for me daily walk, its an age thing !  8)
  ;Djust fitted some DRL 8) !well I think they look cool anyway :y
And now pondering the mysteries of the universe with a spotty banana  ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 14:52:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 July 2012, 14:04:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 13:59:14
Quote from: taxi al on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

It's funny, but this M sport badge came with the M engine, M suspension, M .. etc ;) E46 M3.

I saw where the red line was and thought "at least it's not a tractor". ;D

I will admit, a similar vintage (2003) 530d Msport Touring went past me on the M40 last night and I found myself thinking "Ooh, that'd be a nice Omega replacement"  :-[ :-[

And yup Henry, SMG-II gearbox with the flappy paddles  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 July 2012, 15:39:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 13:59:14
Quote from: taxi al on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

It's funny, but this M sport badge came with the M engine, M suspension, M .. etc ;) E46 M3.
That's alright then  :y ...at least it's not an Audi  ::). I know someone who had an E36 1.6 coupe, with M wheels,  body kit and interior. Quite a smart look easily destroyed by simply starting the thing ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 15:43:08
Quote from: taxi al on 31 July 2012, 15:39:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 13:59:14
Quote from: taxi al on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

It's funny, but this M sport badge came with the M engine, M suspension, M .. etc ;) E46 M3.
That's alright then  :y ...at least it's not an Audi  ::). I know someone who had an E36 1.6 coupe, with M wheels,  body kit and interior. Quite a smart look easily destroyed by simply starting the thing ;D

 ;D ;D Nah, I'd rather have a M3 that looked like a 316 ;) I got passed by what looked like a standard 325 the other day - he went past like I was stood still so I googled the badge on the back ('357ci') - turns out it's an E46 with an LS1 swap ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 July 2012, 15:47:45
There's always one ::)
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Post by: albitz on 31 July 2012, 17:00:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 July 2012, 13:59:14
Quote from: taxi al on 30 July 2012, 17:37:53
Mmm sport badges are, well, badges ::) reminds me of the late 90's when everyone wanted red Tdi badges on their 90bhp 1.9 tdis ;D

It's funny, but this M sport badge came with the M engine, M suspension, M .. etc ;) E46 M3.

A cracking car. :y
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Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 31 July 2012, 20:30:24
When I got home from work I changed my front ARB links and bushes, rear subframe bushes and sorted out a blowing exhaust joint on my mates polo.

Car is now much firmer at the back and much more quiet when driving.
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 31 July 2012, 23:12:02
fixed my ashtray thanks to rob g and fixed a leak in the wash wipe pump :y :y
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Post by: Victor Meldrew on 31 July 2012, 23:16:57
Flushed and changed the coolant, then went and had my pocket felt by George Osborne for another 6 months Road Tax. Thieving git!
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Post by: natsdad on 03 August 2012, 10:26:34
Over the last 3 weeks I have done the following to my 03 plate Elite estate.New bottom arms and bushes,Drop links,Brake pads front and rear,Engine service.This is on a car with full dealer service.Ive owned this particular Omega 8 months.What next?.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 August 2012, 11:54:48
Quote from: natsdad on 03 August 2012, 10:26:34
Over the last 3 weeks I have done the following to my 03 plate Elite estate.New bottom arms and bushes,Drop links,Brake pads front and rear,Engine service.This is on a car with full dealer service.Ive owned this particular Omega 8 months.What next?.

Heater Bypass Valve,  Cam Cover Gaskets,  Rear Shocks, Cambelt and Water Pump :-\ oh and nearly forgot, Indicator stalk  ::)

Don't worry though, it's actually only a handfull of things that go wrong, and once done once, you know what to expect next time :y Which is precisely why we're all here :y

You've been busy because of your cars dealer servicing rather than in spite of it :-\ small consolation, I know, but you are getting there :y

p.s. Did anyone mention coil packs and crankshaft sensors :-X Hello and welcome btw :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 August 2012, 12:31:36
Is it still running better following our tinkering, Al?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 August 2012, 12:44:15
For the most part it is still behaving itself thank-you  :y I've a new breather bridge and that pipe on order, and will replace the rubber connections on the vac hoses just to rule them out :y next step after that will be a brand new loom I think. Does still have the odd hissy fit, but they do seem to be milder... need to replace the EML light though as it's finally gone out  8) permanently :'(

What's the internal diameter required for the Vac connections :-\
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Post by: ndmv6 on 03 August 2012, 19:25:27
well,finally given up  with my omega and traded it in...20mpg around town and 32 mpg on a run is no good for me these days...sad to see it go,but it was clapped out... :)
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Post by: Andy B on 03 August 2012, 19:28:02
Took mine for a late (by about a week) MOT

It passed!!  :y :y :y :y No (written) advisories, but could do with a couple of rear tyres ( ;)) but I already knew that.  ::) ::)
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Post by: omegod on 03 August 2012, 20:13:04
Brake fluid changed and trying to muster up the will to check and top up the ATF
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Post by: twiglet on 03 August 2012, 20:18:25
Quote from: Andy B on 03 August 2012, 19:28:02
Took mine for a late (by about a week) MOT

It passed!!  :y :y :y :y No (written) advisories, but could do with a couple of rear tyres ( ;)) but I already knew that.  ::) ::)

Good work Andy, if a little late!  ;)

I'm glad you posted this though, because it jogged me to go and check the MOT dates on mine.  I thought they were due Sept/Oct, but it turns out I've got 4 due this month!!  ::)
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Post by: Andy B on 03 August 2012, 20:37:10
Quote from: twiglet on 03 August 2012, 20:18:25
....
 but it turns out I've got 4 due this month!!  ::)

Ooops!  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 August 2012, 22:12:32
Washed & polished the CDX estate,ready for collection by its new owner Monday or Tuesday.
Washed & polished the bike in preperation for getting it ready to sell.
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 August 2012, 10:39:00
Beached TBE.

Ah well, I suspected te cat was shagged anyway...
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Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 04 August 2012, 15:35:18
Today I changed my clutch and gearbox oil, clutch is now much lighter now and biting point is a lot lower and no more clutch slip, gear changes are now much smoother, what I thought was a blowing drivers side exhaust manifold gasket has turned out to be the downpipe gasket as after changing that the blowing has stopped.  :) :y
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Post by: albitz on 04 August 2012, 18:01:26
Washed & polished it.Topped up screenwash,checked fluids.
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Post by: Kendo1690 on 04 August 2012, 18:41:30
Renewed 1,3,5 coil pack,to cure rough running/ misfire... :y
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Post by: Nick27 on 04 August 2012, 21:48:55
Checked the performance with a little drag race until 40mph ....0-40 mph in 4secs...its on 2.2 cd auto...i think its good
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 05 August 2012, 09:12:35
Quote from: natsdad on 03 August 2012, 10:26:34
Over the last 3 weeks I have done the following to my 03 plate Elite estate.New bottom arms and bushes,Drop links,Brake pads front and rear,Engine service.This is on a car with full dealer service.Ive owned this particular Omega 8 months.What next?.
that says it all  ;)
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Post by: omega3000 on 05 August 2012, 10:29:22
Tried to remove the boot liner by pulling it from boot lid end , no one told me about the 2 button fasteners inside the car  ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 August 2012, 18:41:46
Changed the plugs. Swapped a wiper mechanism arm. Re sealed the scuttle.

Lag gone. :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 August 2012, 18:46:32
Nothing :(

Not been able to do sod all :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 August 2012, 21:07:01
Washed, polished and waxed it :y now shiny again 8) been about 4 months since I last cleaned it properly :-[

Checked fluids and fueled it ready for a bit of a road trip tomorrow  :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 August 2012, 21:56:04
Rotated tyres, changed oil, pollen filter, air filter, coolant header tank. Doesn't bleat on about low coolant any more. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 06 August 2012, 19:41:42
Sold one of them. :)

Bought by a life long member of the armed forces who was a reaaly nice and interesting fella,so Im happy it went to a good home.
Have told him about OOF,and also that he lives about an hours drive from a very clever Omega expert - Kevin Wood. ;) :D
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Post by: RobG on 06 August 2012, 19:48:31
Quote from: Albitz on 06 August 2012, 19:41:42
Sold one of them. :)
:y
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Post by: feeutfo on 06 August 2012, 19:48:52
Taxi Al popped round for a bit of drive shaft fiddling. ;) (split rubber  :o )

Not too bad a job once we got the baring assembley put together the right way round. ;D WhyTF won't the joint flex...  ??? ...koz we have it arse backwards is why. ;D


...oh we can laugh now.  :(  ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 August 2012, 19:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 August 2012, 19:48:52
Taxi Al popped round for a bit of drive shaft fiddling. ;) (split rubber  :o )

Not too bad a job once we got the baring assembley put together the right way round. ;D WhyTF won't the joint flex...  ??? ...koz we have it arse backwards is why. ;D


...oh we can laugh now.  :(  ;D

That lovely graphite grease makes the job a joy to behold too. Be thankful that you got a 2nd chance to revel in it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 August 2012, 20:05:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 August 2012, 19:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 August 2012, 19:48:52
Taxi Al popped round for a bit of drive shaft fiddling. ;) (split rubber  :o )

Not too bad a job once we got the baring assembley put together the right way round. ;D WhyTF won't the joint flex...  ??? ...koz we have it arse backwards is why. ;D


...oh we can laugh now.  :(  ;D

That lovely graphite grease makes the job a joy to behold too. Be thankful that you got a 2nd chance to revel in it. ;D
well as I didnt have any graphite grease, he might get a third round of joy soon.  :-X
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Post by: pirate on 06 August 2012, 20:17:59
spent a couple of hours yesterday changing front anti roll bar rubbers ,off side a doddle near side a bastard good job ive got small hands,but has made a huge difference to roundabouts lol :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 August 2012, 22:57:08
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 August 2012, 20:05:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 August 2012, 19:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 August 2012, 19:48:52
Taxi Al popped round for a bit of drive shaft fiddling. ;) (split rubber  :o )

Not too bad a job once we got the baring assembley put together the right way round. ;D WhyTF won't the joint flex...  ??? ...koz we have it arse backwards is why. ;D


...oh we can laugh now.  :(  ;D

That lovely graphite grease makes the job a joy to behold too. Be thankful that you got a 2nd chance to revel in it. ;D
well as I didnt have any graphite grease, he might get a third round of joy soon.  :-X

Thanks Chris :y you'll be pleased to hear that 50 miles later and it's still attatched and no knocking ::)

TBH vaseline would have been better than the mayonnaise that was in there ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 August 2012, 23:39:17
Quote from: taxi al on 06 August 2012, 22:57:08
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 August 2012, 20:05:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 August 2012, 19:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 August 2012, 19:48:52
Taxi Al popped round for a bit of drive shaft fiddling. ;) (split rubber  :o )

Not too bad a job once we got the baring assembley put together the right way round. ;D WhyTF won't the joint flex...  ??? ...koz we have it arse backwards is why. ;D


...oh we can laugh now.  :(  ;D

That lovely graphite grease makes the job a joy to behold too. Be thankful that you got a 2nd chance to revel in it. ;D
well as I didnt have any graphite grease, he might get a third round of joy soon.  :-X

Thanks Chris :y you'll be pleased to hear that 50 miles later and it's still attatched and no knocking ::)

TBH vaseline would have been better than the mayonnaise that was in there ::)

yes it had an odd grey green colour too.  Water and Graphite grease...mmmm lovely. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 August 2012, 11:44:18
Reset Omegod's airbag light yesterday.

Had Big Blue's geometry sorted locally today, 5 week old machine, newer version of WIM's.  impressive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 07 August 2012, 12:04:30
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 August 2012, 11:44:18
Reset Omegod's airbag light yesterday.

Had Big Blue's geometry sorted locally today, 5 week old machine, newer version of WIM's.  impressive.

I going to do the wishbones on the wheesel estate so might give Buckley tyres a try. Will they use WIM settings?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 August 2012, 12:11:04
yes, more than happy to set to your spec :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 07 August 2012, 15:03:24
Fitted new crank sensor today so she's up and running again, getting right poxed at the squeaky water pump though...   >:(

While I was out there I refitted the original stereo and wired in a bluetooth hands free kit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 August 2012, 22:01:55
As I had to transport two doors and tools to hang them, I left it at home and took her is300 estate. It's now full of saw dust.  ...and mine isn't, thanks to the genius who installed the LPG tank. What a clever chap he turned out to be, in the end. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 August 2012, 22:45:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 August 2012, 22:01:55
As I had to transport two doors and tools to hang them, I left it at home and took her is300 estate. It's now full of saw dust.  ...and mine isn't, thanks to the genius who installed the LPG tank. What a clever chap he turned out to be, in the end. :)
See, told you that you wouldn't miss the through load ability on the saloon :-X :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 08 August 2012, 00:46:29
Quote from: Lazydocker on 07 August 2012, 22:45:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 August 2012, 22:01:55
As I had to transport two doors and tools to hang them, I left it at home and took her is300 estate. It's now full of saw dust.  ...and mine isn't, thanks to the genius who installed the LPG tank. What a clever chap he turned out to be, in the end. :)
See, told you that you wouldn't miss the through load ability on the saloon :-X :D
...yes you did didn't you. ;D

<runs off to google r8 sportwagon images again>
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Post by: feeutfo on 08 August 2012, 01:01:23
http://www.motorama.com.au/view.php/new/new_hsv/clubsport/2012_HSV_Clubsport_E3_MY12_R8_Tourer_V8_6_Speed_Auto_Active_Sequential_4door_Wagon/939522/

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Post by: smithpa7 on 08 August 2012, 07:05:59
Fitted my replacement 'X' as part of the 'Vauxhall' badge on the tail gate. Ebay to the rescue :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 08 August 2012, 09:14:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 August 2012, 01:01:23
http://www.motorama.com.au/view.php/new/new_hsv/clubsport/2012_HSV_Clubsport_E3_MY12_R8_Tourer_V8_6_Speed_Auto_Active_Sequential_4door_Wagon/939522/

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I WANT!!!!!  (http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/201108/drool.gif)(http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/201108/drool.gif)(http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/201108/drool.gif)(http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/201108/drool.gif)(http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/201108/drool.gif)
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Post by: the alarming man on 08 August 2012, 12:27:55
+1 looks like a cross between a saab and a vectra at the back...how much does $ 77,00 equate too in pounds... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 08 August 2012, 12:33:57
Plus about 5k to import.  :'(
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Post by: omega3000 on 08 August 2012, 12:56:21
Fixed the wonky boot lift handle ...pins were fine , just needed oiling and pressing back into place  :)
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Post by: mantahatch on 11 August 2012, 16:52:26
Well today I have fitted new discs and pads all round to dads Astra convertible (2003) it had the Lucas rear calipers which are a total brreze to do. Then moved on to sons Astra (2000) with Bosch rear calipers. What a total joke these calipers are compared to the Lucas ones. Poor quality and what appears to be an easy one bolt removal process is severly hampered by the stupidest pad holding system I have ever come accross. I would rather go back to the old twin piston calipers with pins you need to tap in an out.

If they need doing again I will source Lucas calipers and swap the whole lot over. 
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Post by: albitz on 11 August 2012, 16:58:31
Had a big hole in the sill of the Cavalier welded to satisfy the MOT man.
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Post by: noel on 11 August 2012, 22:15:35
picked the mig up from bodyshop and all good again :y,glad to see the back of the insignia sri tractor courtesy car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 August 2012, 09:49:59
Yesterday , removed all the green algae off the sunroof surround seal using just a stiff nylon brush ... very smart looking now , just need to rub down the flaking black paint  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 10:31:25
Tightened up the cat to mid section exhaust bolts. Needs revisiting though.

Went to scrappy to get a replacement window mech for the inferior FL doors on my PFL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2012, 10:39:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 10:31:25
Tightened up the cat to mid section exhaust bolts. Needs revisiting though.

Need to do that on mine, but I keep looking at the rusty bolts and thinking they will shear as soon as a socket gets anywhere near them. ::)

Quote
Went to scrappy to get a replacement window mech for the inferior FL doors on my PFL

Ahh. it's gradually being downupgraded on the quiet. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 10:45:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2012, 10:39:40
Ahh. it's gradually being downupgraded on the quiet. ;)
The doors will soon be back to the superior PFL spec. missus the rust ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 August 2012, 11:14:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 10:45:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2012, 10:39:40
Ahh. it's gradually being downupgraded on the quiet. ;)
The doors will soon be back to the superior PFL spec. missus the rust ;D
oh it's still rusty. Just now it's two tone as well. Pre face lift paint gone off in the sun no doubt. It's funny, I swapped a bonnet on a certain silver pre face lift and the paint matched up perfectly. Far superior model the face lift. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jibberwobble on 12 August 2012, 11:49:16
Wheel bearing change during the week, centre track control arm changed yesterday (or what ever you call it), today doing an ashtray conversion so I have two (fused) and hardwired permanent live phone chargers that neatly tuck away ........ this is bound to go wrong! I may even have a poke at the NCDC 2013 whilst it out.

And after that if it's still raining I will avoid digging the large muddy hole in the garden by stripping some more parts from the old CDX as its got to go to omega heaven soon  :( Check my ebay ad if you want anything from it. Wish the person who asked me to list the door A/B sensors would hurry up and buy them!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jibberwobble on 12 August 2012, 11:56:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 August 2012, 01:01:23
http://www.motorama.com.au/view.php/new/new_hsv/clubsport/2012_HSV_Clubsport_E3_MY12_R8_Tourer_V8_6_Speed_Auto_Active_Sequential_4door_Wagon/939522/

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Not the prettiest car in the world but what a piece of equipment! Can I have two please???
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 August 2012, 13:01:50
Quote from: jibberwobble on 12 August 2012, 11:56:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 August 2012, 01:01:23
http://www.motorama.com.au/view.php/new/new_hsv/clubsport/2012_HSV_Clubsport_E3_MY12_R8_Tourer_V8_6_Speed_Auto_Active_Sequential_4door_Wagon/939522/

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Not the prettiest car in the world but what a piece of equipment! Can I have two please???
yes I agree they ballsed up the styling, its not so obvious in black.   ....although the previous model is the muts IMO.
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 13:22:58
Got halfway through replacing the rear window mechanism in the Silver Bullet when the heavens absolutely opened.

I'll have some din-dins, then tackle it again when the rain stops.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jibberwobble on 12 August 2012, 15:59:15
Quote from: jibberwobble on 12 August 2012, 11:49:16
today doing an ashtray conversion so I have two (fused) and hardwired permanent live phone chargers that neatly tuck away ........ this is bound to go wrong!

It works  ;D
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Post by: geoffr70 on 12 August 2012, 17:42:38
Fixed a few niggles.

Replaced front pads with genuine as I broke anti rattle spring on last lot and it was annoying the hell out of me.

Stopped the door pins rattling by using clear silicone. And the bloody passenger door card. It's bloody impossible to get those things back on properly after removing them.

Changed drivers side mirror full assembly.

Changed wiper blades and adjusted up nicely. Still too much play in mechanism. Flat wiper blades off eBay are crap btw.

New terminals on pos and neg as wire had corroded inside factory crimped terminal and didn't exactly look easy to get out and reuse. Turns over faster than a fast thing now.

Cleaned birds mess off window.

Tidied boot.

Bah
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 18:03:49
Replaced rear window mech on Silver Bullet. Then went around the usual places with mould killer. Thne washed it.
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 August 2012, 18:14:38
Washed it...? No WAY! ;D
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Post by: plym ian on 12 August 2012, 18:17:14
spent 3 hours to change a track rod end. the bugger wouldn't shift (smacked my hand a dozen times ouch :'() even though I had ball joint splitter, managed to finally get it of by taking center rod off it was out within 30 secs even though n/s was easier done 15 min. I now know that every bolt in steering is super tight :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 August 2012, 18:31:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 August 2012, 18:14:38
Washed it...? No WAY! ;D
I hope you remembered to seal up all the holes first, else you'll have to drain it before you can go anywhere ::)

PFL is far superior as a sieve :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 18:33:41
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 August 2012, 18:14:38
Washed it...? No WAY! ;D
Just to annoy ianu, I used the tried and tested "one bucket method" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 August 2012, 18:34:59
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 12 August 2012, 18:47:39
Had a problem with the Manta on the local annual Opel run yesterday. Smelled  hot antifreeze and stopped to find a little drip from the thermostat cover /hose clip. Tightened it and it started to run out and nothing could stop it. Found >:( that the alloy housing had corroded leaving nothing for the hose to clamp onto and when I tightened it it crushed the remaing casing. :'(
Managed to get it home and swapped over to the Omega and completed the run ... :)
Decided to do the job right and went through all my parts store and found new OE water pump, thermostat , thermostat housing and a full complement of gaskets to suit. Checked all the hoses and have selected better used ones from stock .
Thoroughly cleaned the residue of  the leaked coolent from every surface it splashed onto 
As I am planning on selling the Manta after 35 years ( BMW 635 a 'calling  8) )I thought it would be better to get the engine bay back to concours for sale. So most of the ancillery items have been removed for refurbishing and to allow me access to touch up engine block etc.
Found two wishbone bushes worn so ordered Poly replacements for them , cracked all bolts for removal.
I think she know's she going so gave me a last kick in goolies .......
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Post by: markrnorton on 12 August 2012, 19:06:15
removed all the existing speakers in the car. they look cheap !  :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 21:21:18
Swapped the wheels back between the cars, so they are no back where they should be...  ...bloody hard work with no orgasmatron
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2012, 21:42:50
Cycled 7.5 miles to the gliding club, washed & polished the glider and got it ready for its' annual check. Hot work. Had to stop for a beer. Twice. ::). Cycled home, via the shops for mrs. KW. 8.5 miles.

Looked at the Omega.. Needs a polish perhaps... :-\ Naah. Sod it. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jibberwobble on 12 August 2012, 22:11:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 August 2012, 21:21:18
Swapped the wheels back between the cars, so they are no back where they should be...  ...bloody hard work with no orgasmatron

Whats an orgasmatron? or should I not be asking that :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 12 August 2012, 22:22:34
 

The orgasmatron is a fictional electromechanical device that appears in the 1973 movie Sleeper, which also shows the effects of a related device, an orgasmic orb. Similar devices have appeared in other fictional works. The term has also been applied to a non-fictional device capable of triggering an orgasm-like sensation using electrodes implanted at the lower spine  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 August 2012, 22:45:09
Your not wrong Amba  :'(
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Post by: omega3000 on 13 August 2012, 14:43:08
Resealed scuttle , fabricated a new grille ... thought about washing it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 14 August 2012, 18:07:45
got fed up with it again when EML came on this afternoon and car went into limp mode   >:(  (have put a thread in help section....)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jibberwobble on 15 August 2012, 22:05:20
Quote from: amba on 12 August 2012, 22:22:34


The orgasmatron is a fictional electromechanical device that appears in the 1973 movie Sleeper, which also shows the effects of a related device, an orgasmic orb. Similar devices have appeared in other fictional works. The term has also been applied to a non-fictional device capable of triggering an orgasm-like sensation using electrodes implanted at the lower spine  ;D ;D ;D


I see, now I'm feeling all young again as I was minus 2 in 1973. When I read the word electrodes I expected the word testicles to follow shortly after!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jibberwobble on 15 August 2012, 22:13:20
Tested the volumetric capabilities of the silver speed barge yesterday by fitting four people and four motorbikes in it all at once  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 August 2012, 13:40:51
after much swearing and gnashing of teeth, I removed the camshaft sensor from 'Morticia', fell off the phone when Vauxhall told me it was £60 for a new one  :o and then went on the internet and ordered the correct one for my car (modified one), branded (not 3rd party) for £25+P&P   8)

Ah well, that means I'll be using the DeLorean as a daily drive until it arrives........ life's a bitch eh!! lol

Claire

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2012, 14:53:56
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 August 2012, 13:40:51
after much swearing and gnashing of teeth, I removed the camshaft sensor from 'Morticia', fell off the phone when Vauxhall told me it was £60 for a new one  :o and then went on the internet and ordered the correct one for my car (modified one), branded (not 3rd party) for £25+P&P   8)

Ah well, that means I'll be using the DeLorean as a daily drive until it arrives........ life's a bitch eh!! lol

Claire
Hope it comes in a GM bag, as we've seen probs with the (sold as genuine) Siemens branded ones
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 16 August 2012, 15:01:32
ive done nothing to mine as missis is down in minehead in it, but she has been to morrisons to give it a nice full tank of lpg if that counts
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 August 2012, 15:08:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2012, 14:53:56
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 August 2012, 13:40:51
after much swearing and gnashing of teeth, I removed the camshaft sensor from 'Morticia', fell off the phone when Vauxhall told me it was £60 for a new one  :o and then went on the internet and ordered the correct one for my car (modified one), branded (not 3rd party) for £25+P&P   8)

Ah well, that means I'll be using the DeLorean as a daily drive until it arrives........ life's a bitch eh!! lol

Claire
Hope it comes in a GM bag, as we've seen probs with the (sold as genuine) Siemens branded ones

will let you know when I get it.

If the car continues being a PITA though, I will move it on, as I cant be dealing with an  unreliable car that needs money spending on it all the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 August 2012, 18:22:21
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 August 2012, 15:08:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2012, 14:53:56
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 August 2012, 13:40:51
after much swearing and gnashing of teeth, I removed the camshaft sensor from 'Morticia', fell off the phone when Vauxhall told me it was £60 for a new one  :o and then went on the internet and ordered the correct one for my car (modified one), branded (not 3rd party) for £25+P&P   8)

Ah well, that means I'll be using the DeLorean as a daily drive until it arrives........ life's a bitch eh!! lol

Claire
Hope it comes in a GM bag, as we've seen probs with the (sold as genuine) Siemens branded ones

will let you know when I get it.

If the car continues being a PITA though, I will move it on, as I cant be dealing with an  unreliable car that needs money spending on it all the time.
All cars need servicing and parts now and then. And having invested so far, starting again with an unknown and probably more expensive alternative doesn't appear to make much sense to me tbh. Although I'm not familiar with the issues so far, I'd suggest sticking with it, cam sensor is a common one, and asking advice here before doing anything often pays ;)
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Post by: feeutfo on 17 August 2012, 00:18:58
New rear tyres 265 35 18, and check set up. £ :'( £
Tech2, gas map checked.
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2012, 09:12:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 August 2012, 00:18:58
New rear tyres 265 35 18, and check set up. £ :'( £
Tech2, gas map checked.
So the Falkens have gone then ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 August 2012, 09:38:29
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 August 2012, 00:18:58
New rear tyres 265 35 18, and check set up. £ :'( £
Tech2, gas map checked.

Yep, then we "broke them" in on the poorest road surface in Hampshire whilst temporarily unaware of our location, and meeting some local inbreds for whom driving on a particular side of the road is alien. I must learn to use a map and a laptop at the same time. ;D
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 17 August 2012, 11:41:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 August 2012, 18:22:21
All cars need servicing and parts now and then. And having invested so far, starting again with an unknown and probably more expensive alternative doesn't appear to make much sense to me tbh. Although I'm not familiar with the issues so far, I'd suggest sticking with it, cam sensor is a common one, and asking advice here before doing anything often pays ;)

I know Chris, its just gutting to be endlessly having to pay for something on the car, albeit routine stuff, rather then just drive it and not worry about something else going wrong.

I've spent out on it maintenance wise:  4 tyres, service, cambelt/waterpump/aux belt/cam gasket, LPG service and repair, cam sensor and alternator.  The exhaust is blowing, as its been rubbing on the rear axle somewhere and its worn a hole in it, so I need to fix that.  I've not even had a chance to fit the nice new interior parts that I bought for it months ago  :(

I'm sure it will be sorted in the end, I just want to be able to get on with making the car how I want it without having to spend out on the oily bits all the time   ;)

Claire
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Post by: Lazydocker on 17 August 2012, 12:24:01
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 17 August 2012, 11:41:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 August 2012, 18:22:21
All cars need servicing and parts now and then. And having invested so far, starting again with an unknown and probably more expensive alternative doesn't appear to make much sense to me tbh. Although I'm not familiar with the issues so far, I'd suggest sticking with it, cam sensor is a common one, and asking advice here before doing anything often pays ;)

I know Chris, its just gutting to be endlessly having to pay for something on the car, albeit routine stuff, rather then just drive it and not worry about something else going wrong.

I've spent out on it maintenance wise:  4 tyres, service, cambelt/waterpump/aux belt/cam gasket, LPG service and repair, cam sensor and alternator.  The exhaust is blowing, as its been rubbing on the rear axle somewhere and its worn a hole in it, so I need to fix that.  I've not even had a chance to fit the nice new interior parts that I bought for it months ago  :(

I'm sure it will be sorted in the end, I just want to be able to get on with making the car how I want it without having to spend out on the oily bits all the time   ;)

Claire

Sounds like you're pretty much there Claire ;) At the end of the day, it's not a new car and maintenance needs doing ;)

It should give you some time to just use it now (well, once the exhaust is sorted) :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 17 August 2012, 16:31:07
Dusting all the falling pollen off it from next doors tree  >:( its in the scuttle and all over the paintwork , if its left it stains the paint  ::)


Hacksaw to the tree at midnight  :-X
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Post by: jibberwobble on 17 August 2012, 19:38:58
Chop a nick at the base of the trunk and pour some diesel in  ;)
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 17 August 2012, 20:24:58
To day i decided to do something about the plastic surround that goes around the gear lever...it was looking awful with the paint all chipped..so i took it off and rubbed it down with 1200 wet and dry with water and washing up liquid..once the crap rubber type paint was gone i then applied t.cut and polished it up...it came up great and now fitted back in place looks far better  nice and clean and shiney... :y :D
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Post by: twiglet on 19 August 2012, 20:54:08
On friday I gave it a good wash and brush up, and yesterday it repaid me by sailing straight through the MOT.  Happy days!!  :y
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Post by: albitz on 19 August 2012, 21:02:14
Changed the oil & filters on the Chavalier today and gave it its monthly bath this evening.
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Post by: feeutfo on 19 August 2012, 21:09:08
Bugger all, too hot and nice a day to be buggering about with cars. ESP as I've had a banging head ache since 5am. :(
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 19 August 2012, 21:21:59

Put £30 in petrol and used it all in 1 hour having fun overtaking Sunday drivers mainly  ;D   :)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 August 2012, 21:27:17
Changed shocks and springs on the Westfield. Did a DIY wheel alignment and then for the "test drive". Spot on after a little tweak of the shock rates. Discovered a large stretch of the A32 was closed and thus available as a test track. :-X
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2012, 21:46:28
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 August 2012, 21:27:17
Changed shocks and springs on the Westfield. Did a DIY wheel alignment and then for the "test drive". Spot on after a little tweak of the shock rates. Discovered a large stretch of the A32 was closed and thus available as a test track. :-X

That was unfortunate ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 19 August 2012, 23:21:28
Changed the cabin air filter (very grey), air filter (black!) and oil (blacker!) on the M3 on Saturday.. damn near died of heat stroke in the hot box garage doing it, too.

It promptly threw a CEL by way of thanks ;D Ungrateful Bavarian ...
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Post by: hotel21 on 20 August 2012, 10:06:42
Done front disc and pads and a part fluid flush a couple of weeks ago. Replaced rear discs and pads yesterday and finished off the flush. Had bought a set of handbrake shoes (Bosch branded) in case the ones fitted came to bits on disc removal but discs came off without a problem once adjuster was wound back so the original GM ones live on.

Should have adjusted the handbrake as per the guide but rain was threatening so will leave that for another day. Handbrake takes 3 clicks and is firmly on so might take a while before I do it 'properly'.....   :-[  :)
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Post by: JimE on 20 August 2012, 10:59:51
Today  i replaced both centre sections and the rear box of  the exhaust. The back box was coughing its innards out  and  although the centre sections were okay, they  are showing signs of rust and looked like the would go soon.  Lets see if the mpg changes now the back box isnt blowing all its fibreglass out.  No longer looks like the exhaust has  a pony tail.
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Post by: aaronjb on 20 August 2012, 14:27:26
Forgot what I did on Sunday .. and by "I" I mean "I and four friends".

Took the M3 up to a friends place who has allll the detailing stuff and;

Washed it
Claybarred it throughout
Machine polish with a medium cutting compound to get the scratches & swirls out
Machine polish with a fine compound to restore the shine
Applied sealer
Applied wax (a tiny tiny 1.5" diameter pot of wax worth >£100!)
Cleaned the interior

Now it's shiny shiny shiny!

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/th_DSC_0002.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/?action=view&current=DSC_0002.jpg)
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Post by: henryd on 20 August 2012, 14:29:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 August 2012, 14:27:26
Forgot what I did on Sunday .. and by "I" I mean "I and four friends".

Took the M3 up to a friends place who has allll the detailing stuff and;

Washed it
Claybarred it throughout
Machine polish with a medium cutting compound to get the scratches & swirls out
Machine polish with a fine compound to restore the shine
Applied sealer
Applied wax (a tiny tiny 1.5" diameter pot of wax worth >£100!)
Cleaned the interior

Now it's shiny shiny shiny!

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/th_DSC_0002.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/?action=view&current=DSC_0002.jpg)

I like that.........................quite a lot,not jealous at all...................much :-X
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Post by: aaronjb on 20 August 2012, 14:37:15
You wouldn't believe how much I ache (and how sunburnt I am!) to achieve that shine, though ;D
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Post by: henryd on 20 August 2012, 16:26:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 August 2012, 14:37:15
You wouldn't believe how much I ache (and how sunburnt I am!) to achieve that shine, though ;D

No gain without pain :y ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 20 August 2012, 18:02:05
Thrashed it for a change instead of being grandad with everything overtaking me  ::) :)
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Post by: pauls on 20 August 2012, 21:37:18
Flatted and t-cut new front bumper washed car and several coats of wax..
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 12:50:31
Girls blue, and ragtop.  Thinking of becoming a hairdresser, aaronjb?
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 August 2012, 13:46:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 12:50:31
Girls blue, and ragtop.  Thinking of becoming a hairdresser, aaronjb?

It came with a free set of curling tongs...
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 13:48:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2012, 13:46:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 12:50:31
Girls blue, and ragtop.  Thinking of becoming a hairdresser, aaronjb?

It came with a free set of curling tongs...
Which aren't much use to you ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 August 2012, 13:55:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 13:48:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2012, 13:46:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 12:50:31
Girls blue, and ragtop.  Thinking of becoming a hairdresser, aaronjb?

It came with a free set of curling tongs...
Which aren't much use to you ;D

Tell me about it.. gave myself terrible burns to the crotch!
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 August 2012, 13:59:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2012, 13:55:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 13:48:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2012, 13:46:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2012, 12:50:31
Girls blue, and ragtop.  Thinking of becoming a hairdresser, aaronjb?

It came with a free set of curling tongs...
Which aren't much use to you ;D

Tell me about it.. gave myself terrible burns to the crotch!

 :o

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/26795734/Smilies/brainbleach.gif)

Aah.. That's better
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 August 2012, 02:05:31
230,000 8)

Guess that means I need to change the oil again ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 22 August 2012, 11:24:46
Handed back the Focus :D :D :D

They said bring it back with an empty tank, so I did.  Buttocks were clenched, as trip computer said 0km range the Coral Bay side of Paphos, and it was a tad 'missy' after turning into the airport road, 4km out. I know the nearest petrol station to the airport is about 7km away. Still, not my problem ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 22 August 2012, 13:50:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 August 2012, 11:24:46
Handed back the Focus :D :D :D

They said bring it back with an empty tank, so I did.  Buttocks were clenched, as trip computer said 0km range the Coral Bay side of Paphos, and it was a tad 'missy' after turning into the airport road, 4km out. I know the nearest petrol station to the airport is about 7km away. Still, not my problem ::)

Wouldn't that make the petrol pump overheat and seize  :-\ ;D
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Post by: dbug on 22 August 2012, 20:09:17
Estate - complete service - oil & filter, pollen filter, air filter, fuel filter.  Checking front brakes & discs noticed Vx dealer who fitted new discs and pads didn't fit brake sensor, just cut it and shorted it out (typical Vx service).  Checked suspension, steering, lights, exhaust etc.  Only other issue will need replacement back pads soon.  Washed and vac'd.

Jag - fitted new air filter and pollen filter.  Next few days, oil & filter change, new fuel filter, suspension, steering, brakes and exhaust check.  Plus all lights.

Knackered!!
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Post by: Omegatoy on 22 August 2012, 20:30:48
canbelt on a toyota landcruiser diesel,
 followed by a ford focus diesel that would,nt pull your grandmother out of bed
then a full service on a shitroen c5
in between attempting to strip the 911 engine
and fitted a set of rear pads to the raptor 700!! a little tired!! :y
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Post by: tunnie on 24 August 2012, 15:55:41
Oil change on my 3.2 & Father T's 2.2, changed spark plugs on his too. Odd issue with lump start up, not loosing any fluids and plugs clear  :-\

Jetwash the fleet. Big wash for the bike, as I forgot to wash it after Scotland  ::)

Spray exhaust bolts in plus gas ready for exhaust change in couple of weeks.

Fired up my trusty old steed (the 2.2 LPG) fired up straight away (with help from a battery booster) after 8 months of not being moved. Settled down on LPG, running perfectly! I miss the old girl  :'(

Not the best spec, by no means quick, but when I climbed in, I really wish it was not sorn as I really miss driving a manual  :(
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 24 August 2012, 18:52:01
did nowt to the Omega, but took the Avantime out, filled it up with LPG, got it washed and hoovered, then gave it a polish when I got it home as we're going on a Lake District Tour with the UK Avantime Club on Sunday  :)

Claire
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 August 2012, 18:55:57
Yet another oil change ::) had to resort to using 5w30 as I forgot to aquire some more semi synth when I picked up the filter tother day :'( expecting the lifters to be a touch noisy with the thinner oil...

Can't grumble though, 20 litres of 5w30, 5 litres of coolant, 12 plugs, 3pollen filters and 6 oil filters for the 3 work Vectras and the oil filter for the Omega were a whole £70...
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2012, 20:58:45
Chucked TBE in for an MOT
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 August 2012, 22:31:58
Quote from: taxi al on 24 August 2012, 18:55:57
expecting the lifters to be a touch noisy with the thinner oil...

Mine's quieter on the decent stuff. Mind you, it's only been to the moon, not past it, to Mars and back again. ;)
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Post by: 2woody on 24 August 2012, 22:46:00
so, today I've...

sold a Peugeot 206

fixed the electric seats in a Volvo c70

put a cylinder head back on a 1934 Wolseley

and taken the Holden out for a good spanking
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 August 2012, 23:22:23
(Yesterday, in fact) Finally fitted the set of Yokohama AD08s that Aaron, I believe, suggested I might like to try on the Westfield, many moons ago.

Before the release agent had been scrubbed off I figured out that it will now pull all the way through 1st gear at full throttle whereas before it would sit still with a rapidly worsening smell of burning rubber. ;D

Thought I'd try the braking performance, and realised it was pretty respectable, after fetching my eyes from the dashboard and reinserting them in their sockets. :o

Collected a tool in a 350z doing an "oh, look, a sportscar, I'll sit on his @rse" move. Came to a slip road with a 270 degree spiral and wondered if I could now take it without lifting... yep. :y 350z now so far behind I think he stopped for an undergarment swap. :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 09:41:29
And today, Mr Wood, replacing the tyres again due to having too much fun? ;D
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Post by: MrMoffat on 25 August 2012, 09:47:18
Two new rear tyres, then purchased a replacement miggy   ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2012, 10:24:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 09:41:29
And today, Mr Wood, replacing the tyres again due to having too much fun? ;D

Nope. Wondering about checking their performance in the wet. ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 10:47:14
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2012, 10:24:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 09:41:29
And today, Mr Wood, replacing the tyres again due to having too much fun? ;D

Nope. Wondering about checking their performance in the wet. ::)
What about on ice...  ...the Westfield has been on the road for a long time this time ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2012, 11:11:05
 >:(
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2012, 13:20:21
Gave the Westfield a bit of a fettling ready for a trip to Jockular land.

Lying underneath, looking at the gearbox.. "I suppose I should check the oil".

Unscrewed level plug.. splat! Straight into my Barnet.

Gearbox oil should be renamed "Involuntary shampoo".. "With added extract of incontinent feline". >:(

Guess I'm having a shower next. ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 14:28:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2012, 13:20:21
Gave the Westfield a bit of a fettling ready for a trip to Jockular land.

Lying underneath, looking at the gearbox.. "I suppose I should check the oil".

Unscrewed level plug.. splat! Straight into my Barnet.

Gearbox oil should be renamed "Involuntary shampoo".. "With added extract of incontinent feline". >:(

Guess I'm having a shower next. ::)
Reminds me, I should really check/change the ATF in TBE.  I'll wait until that nice Mr Wood is about, he enjoys a good hairwash in stinky oils ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2012, 14:31:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 14:28:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2012, 13:20:21
Gave the Westfield a bit of a fettling ready for a trip to Jockular land.

Lying underneath, looking at the gearbox.. "I suppose I should check the oil".

Unscrewed level plug.. splat! Straight into my Barnet.

Gearbox oil should be renamed "Involuntary shampoo".. "With added extract of incontinent feline". >:(

Guess I'm having a shower next. ::)
Reminds me, I should really check/change the ATF in TBE.  I'll wait until that nice Mr Wood is about, he enjoys a good hairwash in stinky oils ;D

If you are about that weekend I suggested, could prob do that for you  :)
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 18:00:09
Swapped mig for an Insignia CDTI SRI as it's gone for insurance repair. Seat's uncomfortable, turbo lags & a lesser spec'd model but otherwise ok.

Although having put £85 of diesel in it, told by computer it has 645m of range, and having driven it to chelmsford, stafford, surrey, york, surrey & home discovered it was telling the truth, I wonder why in hell I'm driving a 3.2 v6 in the first place!

Are there any other diesel migs other than the 2.2?
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 25 August 2012, 18:14:56
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 18:00:09
Swapped mig for an Insignia CDTI SRI as it's gone for insurance repair. Seat's uncomfortable, turbo lags & a lesser spec'd model but otherwise ok.

Although having put £85 of diesel in it, told by computer it has 645m of range, and having driven it to chelmsford, stafford, surrey, york, surrey & home discovered it was telling the truth, I wonder why in hell I'm driving a 3.2 v6 in the first place!

Are there any other diesel migs other than the 2.2?
Only other would be the bmw engined 2.5TD Omega that i know of  :y
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 18:25:43
Hmmmm......
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Post by: albitz on 25 August 2012, 18:27:05
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 18:00:09
Swapped mig for an Insignia CDTI SRI as it's gone for insurance repair. Seat's uncomfortable, turbo lags & a lesser spec'd model but otherwise ok.

Although having put £85 of diesel in it, told by computer it has 645m of range, and having driven it to chelmsford, stafford, surrey, york, surrey & home discovered it was telling the truth, I wonder why in hell I'm driving a 3.2 v6 in the first place!

Are there any other diesel migs other than the 2.2?

Hmmmm. :-X :D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 18:43:27
If you go for a 2.5TD, for the love of god, make sure its a manual. Autos are not suited to engine, and return poor mpg.

Then chip it.
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 19:00:23
Unless I finally get the db7gt, or the 328gts I want, I don't think I could go back to manual, all my driving is flat out or break all, see no point in a clutch for every day driving

Is it that bad?
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 19:18:51
My old 2.5TD Auto Elite returned high 20s mpg on standard map, and low 30s mpg chipped.
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 19:23:22
What does a manual do?
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 19:24:12
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 19:23:22
What does a manual do?
Omegatoy reckons mid 40s, but he is like Miss Daisy :P ;D
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Post by: twiglet on 25 August 2012, 21:22:49
Quote from: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 18:00:09
Swapped mig for an Insignia CDTI SRI as it's gone for insurance repair. Seat's uncomfortable, turbo lags & a lesser spec'd model but otherwise ok.

Although having put £85 of diesel in it, told by computer it has 645m of range, and having driven it to chelmsford, stafford, surrey, york, surrey & home discovered it was telling the truth, I wonder why in hell I'm driving a 3.2 v6 in the first place!

Are there any other diesel migs other than the 2.2?

On the other side of the channel, you can get on Opel Omega with a 2.5dti lump and 5-speed autobox.  Probably the best drivetrain available for performance and economy, but the steering wheel will be on the wrong side!  :-\
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Post by: albitz on 25 August 2012, 21:28:56
If someone imported one and put the drivetrain in a UK spec car they would have a very sellable car I would think.
There you go Twigs - your next venture sorted for ya. :y :D
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Post by: twiglet on 25 August 2012, 21:30:43
Quote from: Albitz on 25 August 2012, 21:28:56
If someone imported one and put the drivetrain in a UK spec car they would have a very sellable car I would think.
There you go Twigs - your next venture sorted for ya. :y :D

Maybe I should rip the 3.2 out of mine and stick one in!  :y
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Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 25 August 2012, 22:17:01
I don't really care what side the wheel is on, as long as there's one at each corner!
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Post by: feeutfo on 27 August 2012, 08:36:37
Fitted some mid sections to a members exhaust keeping the irmscher back box.

Took hours to seperate the rusted sections and remove. Hours!
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Post by: omega3000 on 27 August 2012, 09:04:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 August 2012, 08:36:37
Fitted some mid sections to a members exhaust keeping the irmscher back box.

Took hours to seperate the rusted sections and remove. Hours!

Oi  >:( rust holds some of our cars together  ;D :y
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Post by: feeutfo on 27 August 2012, 09:35:06
Quote from: EMD on 27 August 2012, 09:04:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 August 2012, 08:36:37
Fitted some mid sections to a members exhaust keeping the irmscher back box.

Took hours to seperate the rusted sections and remove. Hours!

Oi  >:( rust holds some of our cars together  ;D :y
You don't know how true that is. ;D
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Post by: adey2 on 27 August 2012, 15:25:17
just finished stripping rear hub after the retaining spring and clip failed in slough yesterday for handbrake, car sang a horrible grinding noise all way home as pin was rubbing hub all way, lot of work for such a small part
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Post by: geoffr70 on 27 August 2012, 17:14:58
New crankshaft sensor on the mv6
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2012, 18:40:17
Got even more depressed about the work needing doing on TBE. Bloody inferior facelifts  >:(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 August 2012, 19:19:21
Lend you mine for a day :y that'll cheer you up ::)
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Post by: aaronjb on 28 August 2012, 09:20:08
Rolled the odometer over 100,000 miles; forgot to take a photo of it at 99,999 - I'll have to remember for 111,111 ;D

Also discovered how odd a sensation it is when you run out of grip with suspension as soft as an Elite, it feels like the whole car 'sits up' and levels off mid corner..

[edit] Oh and speaking of inferior FL interiors, the back of the drivers seat fell off. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 August 2012, 09:46:21
My old pre face lift used to do that. Kept finding the screws in the footwell
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 August 2012, 09:47:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 August 2012, 09:46:21
My old pre face lift used to do that. Kept finding the screws in the footwell

Obviously wasn't a superior one, then. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 August 2012, 09:59:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 August 2012, 09:46:21
My old pre face lift used to do that. Kept finding the screws in the footwell

Yup, that's what I find.. not that I can see it this time - perhaps I should put it back in with a screwdriver though, rather than my fingers.. ;D
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Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2012, 10:48:29
....polished headlights today, it was about time, they were too foggy ti see anything at night
With some "helping - mostly unhelping"   :D of my 2,5 year old daughter I managed to give them back their shine.           
 (http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g480/danzigfan1/IMAG0323.jpg)
Final result
 (http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g480/danzigfan1/IMAG0326.jpg)
by using water sand paper and this
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g480/danzigfan1/IMAG0327.jpg)

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Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 August 2012, 11:36:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 August 2012, 09:59:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 August 2012, 09:46:21
My old pre face lift used to do that. Kept finding the screws in the footwell

Yup, that's what I find.. not that I can see it this time - perhaps I should put it back in with a screwdriver though, rather than my fingers.. ;D
Slightly larger and coarser screws :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 28 August 2012, 11:44:54
Quote from: taxi al on 28 August 2012, 11:36:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 August 2012, 09:59:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 August 2012, 09:46:21
My old pre face lift used to do that. Kept finding the screws in the footwell

Yup, that's what I find.. not that I can see it this time - perhaps I should put it back in with a screwdriver though, rather than my fingers.. ;D
Slightly larger and coarser screws :y

Aye - I shall root through the enormous bag of trim screws in the garage  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 August 2012, 13:07:54
Precisely where I found some for mine ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 28 August 2012, 13:57:09
Quote from: taxi al on 28 August 2012, 13:07:54
Precisely where I found some for mine ;D

In my garage?  :o :o ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 August 2012, 14:19:43
Used it as a general purpose skip .... took a a fair bit of weight but no noticeable difference in handling  :-\
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Post by: Lazydocker on 28 August 2012, 19:01:28
On mine: Oil and Filter, Air Filter, Pollon Filter, Front Discs and Pads and general check over, including discovering I need 2 rear tyres tomorrow first thing :-[

On another member's car: Steering Idler.

Big thanks to Johnnycboy for the help and company today... was enjoyable :y
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Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 28 August 2012, 19:27:28
Washed and hoovered  :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 28 August 2012, 19:47:48
Poked at the rusty bit just below the boot release button.

It very nearly turned into a rusty hole in the process :o :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 August 2012, 20:20:18
Raised the rear ride height.  :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2012, 20:21:41
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 August 2012, 20:20:18
Raised the rear ride height.  :-X
Any impact on handling?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 August 2012, 20:25:27
Rears aren't squealing like they where.

To early other than that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 August 2012, 21:01:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2012, 18:40:17
Got even more depressed about the work needing doing on TBE. Bloody inferior facelifts  >:(
It's not the cars fault, but that of the tight arsed owner. ...and you nose it. :)
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 28 August 2012, 21:04:52
Fitted a complete  black leather interior from a f/l  m.v.6.....so much more comfortable seats...well pleased with the result. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 August 2012, 21:52:36
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 August 2012, 21:01:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2012, 18:40:17
Got even more depressed about the work needing doing on TBE. Bloody inferior facelifts  >:(
It's not the cars fault, but that of the tight arsed owner. ...and you nose it. :)

He's got some of that Virginity Cream, hasn't he? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 August 2012, 21:58:46
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 August 2012, 21:52:36
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 August 2012, 21:01:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2012, 18:40:17
Got even more depressed about the work needing doing on TBE. Bloody inferior facelifts  >:(
It's not the cars fault, but that of the tight arsed owner. ...and you nose it. :)

He's got some of that Virginity Cream, hasn't he? ;)
...has he ever. Won't bloody shut up about it.  :'(

It's all just an excuse you know.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 28 August 2012, 23:28:27
done the cambelt & waterpump on my 2000 mv6 before it goes to its new home. all polished up & ready to go now. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 September 2012, 23:27:30
 today did breathers, cam covers washed throotle bodies and flushed and changed oil on shed no4.
   and plugs. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 02 September 2012, 07:45:43
Bought another one. 3.0 elite in, in silver. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MrMoffat on 02 September 2012, 08:14:33
Actually yesterday  ;) done a service on my replacement 2.6 Elite estate  :y but found the oil filter had collapsed due to incorrect fitting  :o :o Now down to Sudbury today and see how she performs  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 September 2012, 09:28:00
Quote from: Albitz on 02 September 2012, 07:45:43
Bought another one. 3.0 elite in, in silver. :)

 :y


Pics ?  :y
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Post by: albitz on 02 September 2012, 10:28:48
Havent collected it yet,but there will be pics in the "breaking for parts" ad when I do. :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 September 2012, 11:35:37
Quote from: Albitz on 02 September 2012, 10:28:48
Havent collected it yet,but there will be pics in the "breaking for parts" ad when I do. :y ;D

 :(........... look forward to them  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2012, 15:57:05
Marie located that pesky gas leak when turning TBE off.  Thas my job next weekend, or maybe one evening if the weather is fine. Thanks Marie :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 September 2012, 16:54:59
Finally replaced the noisy OSR wheel bearing.

What a fun job that is.

The play in the bearing took the lining off one of the handbrake shoes, so I had to get new ones.

Then after adjusting(with a file) a Mini flywheel puller, I removed the drive flange. That was easy, I thought.

Much swearing and hammering and prying and bending of bolts did not manage to shift the hub.

So I did what I should have in the first place, and cobbled together an extractor out of a length of scrap tubing, some steel bar, an M16 nut and bolt and a steel disc that has already had 3 similar jobs. It took longer to get the welder out than it did to weld that little lot together.

30 seconds after bolting the device in place I had the hub in my hand, complete with the damaged inner race.

That was removed by cutting a thin slit with a Dremel and a couple of whacks with a cold chisel.

Removing the circlip required similar surgery.

I used a generic bearing puller to remove the knackered bearing , and fit the new one. Having left the new bearing in the freezer overnight, it could probably have been knocked in place, but I couldn't see the point in risking it.

I pulled the hub back through the bearing with a selection of spacers(mostly old bearing races kept for just such a job) and a cordless nut gun on the fixing nut.

After that, it was simple reassembly, and my car is quiet again.
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Post by: dbug on 02 September 2012, 20:29:54
Quote from: dbug on 22 August 2012, 20:09:17
Estate - complete service - oil & filter, pollen filter, air filter, fuel filter.  Checking front brakes & discs noticed Vx dealer who fitted new discs and pads didn't fit brake sensor, just cut it and shorted it out (typical Vx service).  Checked suspension, steering, lights, exhaust etc.  Only other issue will need replacement back pads soon.  Washed and vac'd.

Jag - fitted new air filter and pollen filter.  Next few days, oil & filter change, new fuel filter, suspension, steering, brakes and exhaust check.  Plus all lights.

Knackered!!

Finished Jag service - need to order new front pads, similar set up to omegas, but bigger discs & pads

Fitted new aux belt to Estate (old one squealing), all pulleys quiet and ok.  What a doddle on a F/L compared to the MFL - less than 10 mins.  Now all quiet.  Awaiting deliv of rear pads, pins etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 02 September 2012, 20:46:48
Bought another one. Collect it on Wednesday.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 September 2012, 21:54:49
Fitted a new cam belt kit.

Before I took the old belt off I checked the timing and it was spot on  :y

Had a bit of trouble with the new top idler because every time I tried to torque the centre bolt the idler twisted round (and I had a firm grip on it with another spanner). Ended up taking it off again and cleaning all traces of grease from the washer & backplate. Seemed OK after that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:13:12
 :( :( :( well what can i say ive destroyed my mig and i mean destroyed what a mess :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 02 September 2012, 22:26:37
Quote from: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:13:12
:( :( :( well what can i say ive destroyed my mig and i mean destroyed what a mess :( :( :( :(

If it was an RTA .. at least you are here to tell the tale ..... 
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Post by: albitz on 02 September 2012, 22:27:43
What you done Ozzy ?  :o ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 September 2012, 22:31:17
Ozzy mate. Hope your ok at least?
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Post by: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:35:25
3&5 conrod threw the block gearboxtotaly seizedreardif smashed prop threwthe floor lots of smoke and sh*t ftying about im a bit upset realy
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Post by: Lazydocker on 02 September 2012, 22:36:56
Quote from: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:35:25
3&5 conrod threw the block gearboxtotaly seizedreardif smashed prop threwthe floor lots of smoke and sh*t ftying about im a bit upset realy

You did that properly!!! :o :o :o

At least you're around to tell the tale though ;) ;)

Sorry for your loss :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:37:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 September 2012, 22:31:17
Ozzy mate. Hope your ok at least?
:y :y yes mate im ok my own stupid fault realy [and my bro]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 September 2012, 22:38:58
Christ. So caused by a seized dif?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:48:21
my brother owns a disused road on his farm its about 4miles long. yesterday we remaped the mig gotit running sweet and i said it would be quicker than hie lotus elite so today we had a race my mig was qick his lotus was faster but i wouldnt give up then it went bang abit and all hell broke loose dont know how many times i span but it made me diziy [nothing like the hell i got when i got home]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:49:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 September 2012, 22:38:58
Christ. So caused by a seized dif?
no chris too much right foot and a overtuned motor was told the motor wouldnt take the abuse
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 September 2012, 22:52:26
Aw mate. So project Pheonix then?

Can the floor be welded up? New/used engine and drive train? :-\
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Post by: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:57:00
no mate totaly fubared the car is actualy bent and the roof is cracked by the sunfoof so its off to thesrapyard tomorow see how much hell give me for her
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 September 2012, 23:00:19
Bloody hell. Sorry to hear that Ozzy.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 23:04:54
dont know what to do now ive got a renault senic 2.0 sport aljze as a 2nd car  ill speak to the boss in the morning see if i can have another one thyanks for the comments goino to bed now ive got a headache nite nite
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 September 2012, 23:22:19
Drove it to Scotland (the westfield). Sunglasses and ear defender headsets on, some tunes playing. Didn't miss a beat. Still got tread on the sticky tyres ready for the twisty roads, too. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 03 September 2012, 11:24:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 September 2012, 23:22:19
Drove it to Scotland (the westfield). Sunglasses and ear defender headsets on, some tunes playing. Didn't miss a beat. Still got tread on the sticky tyres ready for the twisty roads, too. :D
:y :y thats the way to do it
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Post by: ozzycat on 03 September 2012, 11:32:42
 anyway my mig is totaled gone to the scapyard in the sky :( :( :( :(
got to admit she went out with flyjng colours i had her 2.5 years paid £300 for her
she never let me down i let her down  :( :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 September 2012, 13:32:30
Quote from: ozzycat on 03 September 2012, 11:32:42
anyway my mig is totaled gone to the scapyard in the sky :( :( :( :(
got to admit she went out with flyjng colours i had her 2.5 years paid £300 for her
she never let me down i let her down  :( :( :(

Sorry to hear about the misfortune ozzycat , least your hear to tell the tale  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 03 September 2012, 13:37:02
thanks for that EMD my bro reckons that i was doing around 130 when it went bang and got an espri not an elite
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mart280 on 03 September 2012, 15:41:52
I fitted a new battery today but there isnt a strap or clamp or anything to hold it in place, what do I need to fix it in position ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 September 2012, 21:07:01
Cleaned breathers,found a vac T snapped off the servo pipe. Luckily I had a replacement,so changed that. Replaced air filter,oil filter and changed the oil. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: swordfish on 03 September 2012, 21:11:24
looked out the window at the car . carn't go anywere cambelt needs doing   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2012, 21:17:28
Quote from: ozzycat on 02 September 2012, 22:48:21
my brother owns a disused road on his farm its about 4miles long. yesterday we remaped the mig gotit running sweet and i said it would be quicker than hie lotus elite so today we had a race my mig was qick his lotus was faster but i wouldnt give up then it went bang abit and all hell broke loose dont know how many times i span but it made me diziy [nothing like the hell i got when i got home]
Well at least you were having fun, so its demise wasn't totally in vain ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2012, 21:19:35
Quote from: ozzycat on 03 September 2012, 13:37:02
thanks for that EMD my bro reckons that i was doing around 130 when it went bang and got an espri not an elite
Hmmm, I'm detecting a theme with ragging remapped 2.5s ::).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 September 2012, 21:32:36
Noticed the CEL has come on (in the M3).. P0430. So that makes both cars.. ;D Bane of my life, that code!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 September 2012, 00:18:02
Quote from: Mart280 on 03 September 2012, 15:41:52
I fitted a new battery today but there isnt a strap or clamp or anything to hold it in place, what do I need to fix it in position ?
Should be a small metal plate with a hole in the centre which bolts to the battery tray at an angle and hold the battery in position.
If its missing put a wanted ad in the test zone andadmins will move it to the right section for you.
Someone is bound to have a spare one they could let you have.If not,I should have one by this time next week. :y
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Post by: twiglet on 05 September 2012, 20:37:28
Quote from: twiglet on 02 September 2012, 20:46:48
Bought another one. Collect it on Wednesday.  :y

Successfully delivered 230 litres of veg oil deepest Essex, then headed over to near Stansted airport to collect the latest edition to the Twiglet stable...

I've already started to bond with the old girl, so I expect she'll be staying around for a while...  :y
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Post by: albitz on 05 September 2012, 20:45:28
How many black omega estates does one man really need ?  ::) :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 05 September 2012, 20:58:10
Quote from: Albitz on 05 September 2012, 20:45:28
How many black omega estates does one man really need ?  ::) :P

At least 2, maybe more... watch this space!!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 05 September 2012, 20:59:31
They do say that three is the magic number. ::) ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 06 September 2012, 13:55:47
Washed and MOT'd the Omega.. three advisories; one to say it has plastic sill covers fitted, one to say the exhaust is looking a wee bit threadbare and one to say that the offside front step sill is corroded..

So out of that lot, only really one thing I need to sort out - pull the plastic sill off, see how bad the rust is, grind it out and treat it (and/or weld up the resulting hole!). It's right in the front bottom corner of the drivers door sill..

Still any pass is a good pass!
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Post by: Jimbob on 06 September 2012, 16:30:59
FINALLY fitted the set of elite estate boot cubbyholes to my car, only had em for 6 years  ;D

Now after another set, anyone?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 September 2012, 16:45:12
Quote from: Jimbob on 06 September 2012, 16:30:59
FINALLY fitted the set of elite estate boot cubbyholes to my car, only had em for 6 years  ;D

Now after another set, anyone?

As is a mate of mine, I wasn't sure if they were retrofittable easily though - is it just a case of cutting a few holes in the carpet and clipping them on, by any chance?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 September 2012, 17:01:28
Drove the DTi to Anglesey and back and laughed all the way as it sipped diesel :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 06 September 2012, 17:07:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 September 2012, 16:45:12
Quote from: Jimbob on 06 September 2012, 16:30:59
FINALLY fitted the set of elite estate boot cubbyholes to my car, only had em for 6 years  ;D

Now after another set, anyone?

As is a mate of mine, I wasn't sure if they were retrofittable easily though - is it just a case of cutting a few holes in the carpet and clipping them on, by any chance?

2 bolts one side, 3 the other...

there are dimples on the 'other' side for some, some you do my placement and drill.

bolt through from the rear, so ones by boot door easy via cubbyholes, other end, you remove trim and seat anchor (2 bolts) and you can get in.

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Post by: aaronjb on 06 September 2012, 18:27:16
Thanks Jimbob, good to know - I'll tell him they're alright to fit, then. And then he can spend his time trying to find a set.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 18:19:21
Ive replaced my wiper motor, and fitted insignia washer jets while the scuttle was off, just got to adjust them now, bit low.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2012, 18:22:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 18:19:21
Ive replaced my wiper motor, and fitted insignia washer jets while the scuttle was off, just got to adjust them now, bit low.
Think thats the nature of them, not adjustable?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 18:26:40
there are tools to adjust them, they do move apparently.
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Post by: pauls on 07 September 2012, 19:19:55
Replaced seat bolt (thanks to yar244) also changed over doorcards to the new light greys ones to match my seats.  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 September 2012, 20:23:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 September 2012, 18:22:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 18:19:21
Ive replaced my wiper motor, and fitted insignia washer jets while the scuttle was off, just got to adjust them now, bit low.
Think thats the nature of them, not adjustable?
Tricky to adjust without damaging the jet outlet IME. Needs to be up as far as possible without the water jet catching to top of the jet body moulding.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 September 2012, 21:16:17
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 18:26:40
there are tools to adjust them, they do move apparently.
I chewed up my drivers side Insignia jet trying to adjust it  :( I have bought a replacement but it would be nice to have the right tool to hand before I fit it.
Do you have a link to an example?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 22:22:22
Quote from: Andy H on 07 September 2012, 21:16:17
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 18:26:40
there are tools to adjust them, they do move apparently.
I chewed up my drivers side Insignia jet trying to adjust it  :( I have bought a replacement but it would be nice to have the right tool to hand before I fit it.
Do you have a link to an example?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=250936171150&nma=true&rt=nc&si=03I7Bqyr3h54Ca89%252FgcH5C5pCpM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

beleive you can make one from a biro too
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Post by: Andy H on 07 September 2012, 22:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 22:22:22
believe you can make one from a biro too
that sounds like a cunning plan :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 September 2012, 08:49:52
Quote from: Andy H on 07 September 2012, 22:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 22:22:22
believe you can make one from a biro too
that sounds like a cunning plan :y

http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?80510-HOW-TO-Adjust-Insignia-Washer-Jets&s=2c08c110c3c9d65966e14a06ac681159
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 08 September 2012, 09:44:05
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 September 2012, 08:49:52
Quote from: Andy H on 07 September 2012, 22:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 September 2012, 22:22:22
believe you can make one from a biro too
that sounds like a cunning plan :y

http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?80510-HOW-TO-Adjust-Insignia-Washer-Jets&s=2c08c110c3c9d65966e14a06ac681159
Thanks Jimbob. I will try that first :y it looks more convincing than the 'Laser 4824'
(http://www.lasertools.co.uk/items/medium/4824.jpg)
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 08 September 2012, 09:46:24
Big day at last .....
Fitted my MV6 front bumper after a week of painting , lacquering and polishing. Removed rear bumper and fitted bespoke tapered washers onto Park Pilot sensors to raise the angle and stop them picking up the road . Replaced passengers side side body mouldings that had been scratched with newly painted perfect replacements .
The old girl's looking quite splendid if I say so myself....... :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 08 September 2012, 13:02:40
Took the M3 and Amy's car for new tyres..

£950 for four tyres and an alignment on mine  :'(
£89 for two tyres for hers..  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 September 2012, 15:20:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 September 2012, 13:02:40
Took the M3 and Amy's car for new tyres..

£950 for four tyres and an alignment on mine  :'(
£89 for two tyres for hers..  ;D

You didn't go ditchfinder with yours then ??? :D ;D
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Post by: Jimbob on 08 September 2012, 15:53:55
I failed miserably with the homemade biro adjuster....but my smallest (1.5mm) precision screwdriver was a perfect fit and I now have an excellent spray pattern 3/4 of the way up the screen when stationary.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: allen25 on 08 September 2012, 17:15:53
Replaced the air con compressor (the original 11 year old unit was leaking around the seal on the main body of the unit). Not much room down there for wrestling in and out, plenty of bruises and muscle aches to remind me of the task! All is fine now though...fingers crossed.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 September 2012, 17:34:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 September 2012, 15:53:55
I failed miserably with the homemade biro adjuster....but my smallest (1.5mm) precision screwdriver was a perfect fit and I now have an excellent spray pattern 3/4 of the way up the screen when stationary.
You might wish to drop them back down to a third of the way up the screen when stationary, as when moving the airflow will push it further up the screen, potentially leaving it dry :-\
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Post by: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 13:32:07
Fitted cruise and variable wash wipe to the DTi :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2012, 18:27:17
Quote from: taxi al on 08 September 2012, 17:34:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 September 2012, 15:53:55
I failed miserably with the homemade biro adjuster....but my smallest (1.5mm) precision screwdriver was a perfect fit and I now have an excellent spray pattern 3/4 of the way up the screen when stationary.
You might wish to drop them back down to a third of the way up the screen when stationary, as when moving the airflow will push it further up the screen, potentially leaving it dry :-\
I'd say other way, as the airflow seems to lower the spray (on my bog std Omega ones)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2012, 18:27:44
Quote from: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 13:32:07
Fitted cruise and variable wash wipe to the DTi :)
Did it need activating, out of interest?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 09 September 2012, 20:38:47
Checked out the front fogs after replacing missing 30 amp fuse, needed new bulb, checked out rear high level brake light unit, still only 1 bank of 4 LEDs working!
Thought I had sorted the rear lamp cluster after fitting spare, needs contacts cleaned or earth looking at, slightly less bright than the other side. Also need to replace the stop and tail bulb for the fogs, the spares I had were the 180 degree bayonets, not the offsets!
Fitted new 'chip cutter' grille.
Still need to sort the twin horn set up, want to relocate to inside the grille and at the same time sort out the ring on the horn push so both buttons work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 September 2012, 20:42:04
Quote from: henryd on 08 September 2012, 15:20:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 September 2012, 13:02:40
Took the M3 and Amy's car for new tyres..

£950 for four tyres and an alignment on mine  :'(
£89 for two tyres for hers..  ;D

You didn't go ditchfinder with yours then ??? :D ;D

Or hers ;) But 165/60R14s are a lot cheaper than 225/40R19 & 255/35R19s!
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Post by: dbug on 09 September 2012, 20:47:52
Did nothing - lazy day ;)
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Post by: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 21:09:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2012, 18:27:44
Quote from: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 13:32:07
Fitted cruise and variable wash wipe to the DTi :)
Did it need activating, out of interest?

Don't know haven't tried it yet but it worked ok on my other one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: rockabilly on 09 September 2012, 21:25:16
Fitted some LED brake bulbs which did not work .Well that what comes for trying to be flashy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 September 2012, 00:34:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2012, 18:27:17
Quote from: taxi al on 08 September 2012, 17:34:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 September 2012, 15:53:55
I failed miserably with the homemade biro adjuster....but my smallest (1.5mm) precision screwdriver was a perfect fit and I now have an excellent spray pattern 3/4 of the way up the screen when stationary.
You might wish to drop them back down to a third of the way up the screen when stationary, as when moving the airflow will push it further up the screen, potentially leaving it dry :-\
I'd say other way, as the airflow seems to lower the spray (on my bog std Omega ones)

I've got the Insignia ones on mine, currently set to approx 1/4 of the way up the screen. Could do with tweaking to be a smidgen higher as they don't quite reach the top ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 September 2012, 00:38:44
Serviced the 3 work Vectras and did a couple of extra bits on one of them. The later '08 1.8 seems to have the potential to become troublesome, where as the older two, both '55 seem to be fairly bombproof :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 10 September 2012, 21:21:43
Quote from: taxi al on 10 September 2012, 00:34:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2012, 18:27:17
Quote from: taxi al on 08 September 2012, 17:34:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 September 2012, 15:53:55
I failed miserably with the homemade biro adjuster....but my smallest (1.5mm) precision screwdriver was a perfect fit and I now have an excellent spray pattern 3/4 of the way up the screen when stationary.
You might wish to drop them back down to a third of the way up the screen when stationary, as when moving the airflow will push it further up the screen, potentially leaving it dry :-\
I'd say other way, as the airflow seems to lower the spray (on my bog std Omega ones)

I've got the Insignia ones on mine, currently set to approx 1/4 of the way up the screen. Could do with tweaking to be a smidgen higher as they don't quite reach the top ::)
The elevation of fan pattern washer jets don't seem to be as critical as it is for traditional jets. If the fan pattern can get the whole wiper blade wet when it is near the bottom of the screen then the wiper blade seems to do the rest :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 10 September 2012, 21:25:08
Started dismantling another one. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 10 September 2012, 21:42:07
Had a look underneath the rear shelf to see if I could find any clues as to why the Bose speakers apparently arent working.
I found out why,but I wasnt expecting what I found.The reason they arent working is because they arent there.Theres just two holes where they used to sit. ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 September 2012, 22:58:51
Picked it up after having the rusted accident damage, around the petrol filler,  from the previous owner repaired, and the dings taken out of the doors.

Little knocks in Reading, haven't had the microscope out yet, so to speak, but it looks a bloody good job so far.

So with fixed pas, the rattle of the LPG filler on the cross member fixed, and I nice shiney car, it was a even more of a pleasure to drive. I love my car. Pita that it is. ;D

Not wanting to tempt fate, but that's almost all the jobs done now. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 September 2012, 12:25:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 August 2012, 09:41:29
And today, Mr Wood, replacing the tyres again due to having too much fun? ;D

I would appear to have taken 3mm of tread off them last week. ::)  :-[

Still, had fun. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 September 2012, 13:18:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 September 2012, 22:58:51
Not wanting to tempt fate, but that's almost all the jobs done now. :-\

You can be assured something else will go wrong now!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 11 September 2012, 13:35:58
I'm told they won't guarantee corrosion though, and that it will return in time as the rust will come through again.

I guess if the metal has been sanded back and exposed to the atmosphere then the galvanised body is compromised. Hence the rust will return....?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 September 2012, 08:27:23
Quote from: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 21:09:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2012, 18:27:44
Quote from: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 13:32:07
Fitted cruise and variable wash wipe to the DTi :)
Did it need activating, out of interest?

Don't know haven't tried it yet but it worked ok on my other one :y

It works fine TB even the clutch has the switch fitted already :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 September 2012, 10:48:46
I felt a bit better yesterday, and wanted to do something.

So I spent about half an hour compunding the headlights. The car now looks a lot better, and hopefully there will be a similar improvement in the light's performance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 13 September 2012, 16:08:21
Replaced o/s catalytic converter with a reasonably priced original GM,so now I have got rid of that horrible rattle on idle and start up  ;D .Normal service seems to have been resumed and have stopped getting strange looks from car drivers/passengers next to me at lights thinking thats a  " right old banger " he,s driving :-X

Whilst I  had the car the in air did oil/filter change so thats another job done for a while :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 13 September 2012, 19:45:13
Treated it to a £20 wash and hand polish by the foreigners :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 13 September 2012, 20:12:37
New front tyres. Tweek of the track rods.
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Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 13 September 2012, 21:25:08
Changed the drivers seatbelt and also fitted a new glovebox handle, however due to not having the locking mechanism I had to improvise with a mk3 astra barrel I had lying around and a self tapping screw to make it long enough to operate the mechanism  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 September 2012, 21:54:00
Replace the rear springs, which were KYB, rusty as hell but not broken. The back end rode very low, springs appeared to be soft. So fitted some Sachs ones. Next is drop links  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 13 September 2012, 23:59:12
Last few days. (Elite)

2 New rear tyres
2 99% new front tyres

Off to garage for new coil pack, plus HBV valve.

Next off to get a new MOT, sadly it failed. (pair of rear springs , both broken, (My fault, car seems to have taken up flying lessons  ::) :D :D)

Quite a saga trying to get a matched pair of KYB's exchanged (Refund pending) but had to get some from another source and got KYB's this time at 2/3's the price of the 1st set  :y

Back to an old mates garage for fitting (excellent deal) allso had hand brake taken up and tracking done.

Car now all sorted for next 12 months (MOT wise) and better for being tracked.

Sorted codes on radio today.

Well chuffed with car, feels completely different  and a lot better to drive.

Small fortune spent so car will stay with for a few years to come.


Still needs work to perfect.  Mainly timing belt and rocker covers (clean breather pipes in process)

Feel it might be worth a visit for the tech2 updates at some point, so might as well do a fluid and filter change on box.
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 14 September 2012, 00:03:12
Also dropped the new 2.2 into garage, had a rattle on exhaust, same mate that did Elite springs does tyres and exhausts so test drove the car, stripped and refitted/aligned one of the pipes near back axle, test drove it again and all sorted.  Also commented on condition of the car and confirmed it was a fantastic buy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 14 September 2012, 00:35:25
Took out the boot carpet and wheel cover and gave them a good clean...much better now  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2012, 11:43:25
Quote from: yar244 on 14 September 2012, 00:35:25
Took out the boot carpet and wheel cover and gave them a good clean...much better now  :y
Wish I could, but some idiot has bolted an 80l metal tank to the floor ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 September 2012, 12:48:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 September 2012, 11:43:25
Quote from: yar244 on 14 September 2012, 00:35:25
Took out the boot carpet and wheel cover and gave them a good clean...much better now  :y
Wish I could, but some idiot has bolted an 80l metal tank to the floor ;D

Probably a good thing that there's no room left for anything to make it dirty then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 September 2012, 21:21:53
Fitted the boot carpet :y

It wasn't put back after the LPG 18 months ago and I stuck a temporary bit of carpet in :-[ ::)

Still got to make and fit the end caps ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 September 2012, 21:23:12
taxed 2.2 LPG, its legal again  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 September 2012, 23:08:31
Quote from: Lazydocker on 14 September 2012, 21:21:53
Fitted the boot carpet :y

It wasn't put back after the LPG 18 months ago and I stuck a temporary bit of carpet in :-[ ::)

Still got to make and fit the end caps ::)
Lazyfe@ker! ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 14 September 2012, 23:10:47
Oh, and checked the tyre pressures but I'll need to do them again in a few days I'm sure ::) Really must clean the beads and have them re-sealed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 September 2012, 23:24:51
Aaeye. Fluids and pressures checked. Found the coolant a bit low after the steering box change but all is well.

Although I'm not so pleased with my New front sc3's. They are the Audi variant, and not the Mercedes ones I had before. Turn in is better but it's not as stable as before.  :'(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 September 2012, 00:08:17
Well suited to Audi drivers then :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 September 2012, 00:46:36
Will try fiddling with pressures and re set the steering box damper, but I'm not hopefully. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 15 September 2012, 02:42:04
Quote from: tunnie on 14 September 2012, 21:23:12
taxed 2.2 LPG, its legal again  :D

Lol

I parked my 2.2 the same same the Elite passed its MOT,   forgot the 2.2 isnt taxed.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2012, 07:25:59
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 September 2012, 23:24:51
Aaeye. Fluids and pressures checked. Found the coolant a bit low after the steering box change but all is well.

Although I'm not so pleased with my New front sc3's. They are the Audi variant, and not the Mercedes ones I had before. Turn in is better but it's not as stable as before.  :'(
I noticed the difference between my SP9000 and SP9090 (Nissan? variant of SP9000), and the SP9090 had better traction.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 September 2012, 08:17:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2012, 07:25:59
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 September 2012, 23:24:51
Aaeye. Fluids and pressures checked. Found the coolant a bit low after the steering box change but all is well.

Although I'm not so pleased with my New front sc3's. They are the Audi variant, and not the Mercedes ones I had before. Turn in is better but it's not as stable as before.  :'(
I noticed the difference between my SP9000 and SP9090 (Nissan? variant of SP9000), and the SP9090 had better traction.
Well, it just proves the point, that Reviews are heavily stacked in the tyre makers favour. As one sc3, or whatever tyre, is not the same as another sc3, in order to match the tyre to the car. And that it does make a difference what car the tyre is fitted to.

In the sc3 range, iirc, there are 5 types of Manufacture to choose from in my particular size.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 15 September 2012, 14:12:33
Decided to change the steering idler as I was getting fed up of the tramlining and the car deciding where it wanted to go, balljoint was a bitch to seperate and the bush from the steering idler had actually seperated from it, car feels so much better to drive now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 15 September 2012, 16:17:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 September 2012, 00:46:36
Will try fiddling with pressures and re set the steering box damper, but I'm not hopefully. :(
If you mean the screw & lock nut on top of the steering box I believe it is the 'sector arm height adjustment screw'.

The sector arm has a roller on the end which engages with the worm on the steering input shaft. The centre of the roller is slightly higher than the centre of the input shaft which means that if the arm is raised slightly (by screwing the screw out) it introduces free play between the worm and roller. Screwing it in will reduce the free play.

The worm is thinner in the middle than it is at the ends because the roller moves in an arc on the sector arm. The worm is cut so that it is quite precise in the middle (straight ahead) but has free play at either end of its travel.

The sector arm adustment screw has to be set so that there is a tiny amount of free play at the tight spot (which will hopefully be straight ahead). If it is overtightened then the force between the roller and worm will be immense. (potentially bending the worm or sector arm or crushing the bearing in the roller).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 September 2012, 16:23:27
Could that be what killed the previous box :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 15 September 2012, 16:27:57
Quote from: taxi al on 15 September 2012, 16:23:27
Could that be what killed the previous box :-\
I haven't had an Omega steering box apart, my experience has been with a Range Rover power steering box (which didn't have any speed sensitive gubbins).

I can't see any other adjustment on the box on my Omega so I have to assume that there isn't a built in damper. (on my Range Rover the steering damper is a hydraulic damper acting on the drag link)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 15 September 2012, 20:11:09
Fitted the mv6 lip spoiler to my miggy today,i used sikaflex black stuff.......who ever it was on this forum that suggested to put masking tape around the profile of the spoiler onto the boot lid first is a life saver  as i had more sikaflex on me than i had expected..and it stopped it going on to the paint work..spoiler finishes the car off and well chuffed with the result....so well done and cheers    great ideas and help on here...thanks  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 September 2012, 22:47:10
Just spent the last 20 mins freeing off the nearside handbrake :(

Decided to seize itself at 10 pm on a saturday night, I ask you ::)

Job for tomorrow will be to strip it down and try to establish why it seized up :-\ hopefully the wheel bearing is ok, it did get a bit warm ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 15 September 2012, 22:53:48
removed the powersounder and had the aircon leak tested, regassed and the nice man found a small leak on the hp side valve fitted a new one, then regassed it,nice and frezzzeee cold now,so be getting a headache now when i have it on. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 16 September 2012, 00:39:13
Finished fitting new alternator - that top bolt is a barsteward to fit!!  Spent ¾ hour trying to get it in yesterday, gave up as I felt my time was better spent drinking beer!!
Today, 2 minutes and bolt was in!!  Tip - I cut a slot in the end of the bolt (2 blades in the hacksaw) to enable me to hold bolt with a screwdriver whilst tightening nut (saves trying to get an 11mm ring spanner on a bolt head you can't see and can't easily reach)

Put all the other bits back and lo and behold battery light off :y :y  - result.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2012, 18:53:30
Over the past few days, the Useless Student and I have eaten curry

Removed and refitted and removed the exhaust on his 3.2 Elite. Currently awaiting a replacement part.
Replaced his droplinks on his 3.2 Elite.
Replaced a pesky lamda sensor, although can't test until exhaust is back on.
Refurbed the wishbones on TBE, a job I put in the 'bastard job' category - a 15t press wouldn't touch it.
Replaced the front discs on TBE.
Removed the (very tired) TC pads on TBE, slapping on OE replacements.
Replaced a crank sensor on a Corsa-C, noting what a pig it is to do when the donor has no wheels on, and is in a muddy field.
Replaced the contacter unit in the steering wheel on a Corsa-C.
Regassed the Silver Bullet.
Changed rear springs on a member's car.
Changed steering wheel on a member's car.
Returned to reset airbag light on said member's car after some idiot didn't plug it in properly.
Swapped the wheels front to back on the Silver Bullet, so Gixer can't take the piss about it being a clown car.
Got his 2.2 going again (buggered if I can remember what needed doing though), and MOT'd and taxed.
Replaced rear window mech in a member's car.
Fixed an NCDC on a member's car.
Eaten curry, and both suffered each other's aftermath, the filthy, dirty student ;D

All in all, a rather pleasant few days of tweaking and arsing about. Personally, I've really enjoyed it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 September 2012, 19:07:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 September 2012, 18:53:30
Over the past few days, the Useless Student and I have eaten curry

Removed and refitted and removed the exhaust on his 3.2 Elite. Currently awaiting a replacement part.
Replaced his droplinks on his 3.2 Elite.
Replaced a pesky lamda sensor, although can't test until exhaust is back on.
Refurbed the wishbones on TBE, a job I put in the 'bastard job' category - a 15t press wouldn't touch it.
Replaced the front discs on TBE.
Removed the (very tired) TC pads on TBE, slapping on OE replacements.
Replaced a crank sensor on a Corsa-C, noting what a pig it is to do when the donor has no wheels on, and is in a muddy field.
Replaced the contacter unit in the steering wheel on a Corsa-C.
Regassed the Silver Bullet.
Changed rear springs on a member's car.
Changed steering wheel on a member's car.
Returned to reset airbag light on said member's car after some idiot didn't plug it in properly.
Swapped the wheels front to back on the Silver Bullet, so Gixer can't take the piss about it being a clown car.
Got his 2.2 going again (buggered if I can remember what needed doing though), and MOT'd and taxed.
Replaced rear window mech in a member's car.
Fixed an NCDC on a member's car.
Eaten curry, and both suffered each other's aftermath, the filthy, dirty student ;D

All in all, a rather pleasant few days of tweaking and arsing about. Personally, I've really enjoyed it :)

 :o :o :o lot of work. sounds like fun boys  :y :y :y

Dbug..... where does the alternator live? i looked for a guide following your post about removing but i could only find markDTM's post showing what to do with it when it's off the car.
 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2012, 19:10:10
On a V6, its under the 1/3/5 bank - its bottom left pulley as you look at aux belt
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 September 2012, 19:11:08
Killed The Merc and charging The Mig's battery, as will be using that for a few days!!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MrMoffat on 16 September 2012, 19:13:30
Delivered my miggy for cam belt replacement & other associated bits today, so should get it back Tuesday  ::)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 16 September 2012, 19:26:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 September 2012, 19:10:10
On a V6, its under the 1/3/5 bank - its bottom left pulley as you look at aux belt

cheers tb  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 16 September 2012, 19:48:56
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 16 September 2012, 19:07:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 September 2012, 18:53:30
Over the past few days, the Useless Student and I have eaten curry

Removed and refitted and removed the exhaust on his 3.2 Elite. Currently awaiting a replacement part.
Replaced his droplinks on his 3.2 Elite.
Replaced a pesky lamda sensor, although can't test until exhaust is back on.
Refurbed the wishbones on TBE, a job I put in the 'bastard job' category - a 15t press wouldn't touch it.
Replaced the front discs on TBE.
Removed the (very tired) TC pads on TBE, slapping on OE replacements.
Replaced a crank sensor on a Corsa-C, noting what a pig it is to do when the donor has no wheels on, and is in a muddy field.
Replaced the contacter unit in the steering wheel on a Corsa-C.
Regassed the Silver Bullet.
Changed rear springs on a member's car.
Changed steering wheel on a member's car.
Returned to reset airbag light on said member's car after some idiot didn't plug it in properly.
Swapped the wheels front to back on the Silver Bullet, so Gixer can't take the piss about it being a clown car.
Got his 2.2 going again (buggered if I can remember what needed doing though), and MOT'd and taxed.
Replaced rear window mech in a member's car.
Fixed an NCDC on a member's car.
Eaten curry, and both suffered each other's aftermath, the filthy, dirty student ;D

All in all, a rather pleasant few days of tweaking and arsing about. Personally, I've really enjoyed it :)

 :o :o :o lot of work. sounds like fun boys  :y :y :y

Dbug..... where does the alternator live? i looked for a guide following your post about removing but i could only find markDTM's post showing what to do with it when it's off the car.
 :y

Its the one directly under the tensioner mate - drivers side :y

If you're changing it feel free to pm me - I can talk you through it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 September 2012, 20:53:31
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 16 September 2012, 19:07:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 September 2012, 18:53:30
Over the past few days, the Useless Student and I have eaten curry

Removed and refitted and removed the exhaust on his 3.2 Elite. Currently awaiting a replacement part.
Replaced his droplinks on his 3.2 Elite.
Replaced a pesky lamda sensor, although can't test until exhaust is back on.
Refurbed the wishbones on TBE, a job I put in the 'bastard job' category - a 15t press wouldn't touch it.
Replaced the front discs on TBE.
Removed the (very tired) TC pads on TBE, slapping on OE replacements.
Replaced a crank sensor on a Corsa-C, noting what a pig it is to do when the donor has no wheels on, and is in a muddy field.
Replaced the contacter unit in the steering wheel on a Corsa-C.
Regassed the Silver Bullet.
Changed rear springs on a member's car.
Changed steering wheel on a member's car.
Returned to reset airbag light on said member's car after some idiot didn't plug it in properly.
Swapped the wheels front to back on the Silver Bullet, so Gixer can't take the piss about it being a clown car.
Got his 2.2 going again (buggered if I can remember what needed doing though), and MOT'd and taxed.
Replaced rear window mech in a member's car.
Fixed an NCDC on a member's car.
Eaten curry, and both suffered each other's aftermath, the filthy, dirty student ;D

All in all, a rather pleasant few days of tweaking and arsing about. Personally, I've really enjoyed it :)

 :o :o :o lot of work. sounds like fun boys  :y :y :y

Dbug..... where does the alternator live? i looked for a guide following your post about removing but i could only find markDTM's post showing what to do with it when it's off the car.
 :y

Yeah lot of work, for the 2.2 I sourced second hand tyres as technically the "spare" car I could not justify £350 bucks on a set of new boots. So for very reasonable price got set of CDX Alloys with Kumo's attached with buckets of tread.

Removed all wheels, cleaned up various parts, greased/copper slip & remove some rust. Given it damn good spanking to clear emissions for the MOT & 2.2 is legal again!  :D - Just in time as I need to do some big miles in next couple of weeks so be good to run on gas.

If the poxy exhaust had been made right, been jolly productive and all done.

Should add to your list fatty we actually replaced 2 sets of springs, on 2 cars  ;D

Who needs a gym membership? Own an Omega!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 September 2012, 20:54:24
Should add 2.2 is a little lumpy bumpy on gas, but its not had a decent long run, which it will over next week.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2012, 21:14:59
Quote from: tunnie on 16 September 2012, 20:53:31
Should add to your list fatty we actually replaced 2 sets of springs, on 2 cars  ;D
Oh year, I forgot about the new springs on your 3.2.

The wishbones were a pig. The press didn't touch it. And I broke my trusty drill on the balljoint.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 September 2012, 21:18:34
Went scrappy in it to pick up a few bits but forgot to ask how much id get for the elite  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 16 September 2012, 21:34:06
Drove it... Quickly  :-X ::)

Pesky bloody Porsches!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 September 2012, 21:38:48
Honour was upheld, don't worry. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 September 2012, 22:55:56
Alot of gentalically challenged ejits down here this weekend for the Goodwood Revival ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 September 2012, 06:38:04
Quote from: taxi al on 16 September 2012, 22:55:56
Alot of gentalically challenged ejits down here this weekend for the Goodwood Revival ::)
This one was a German ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 September 2012, 19:30:53
Changed the OSF ball joint and drop link today, due to a whiff of play at the MoT, only to find that half the play was actually at the track rod end >:(

What a shyte of a job on the car... took just over three hours, one for each rather rivet, and five mins for the drop link. Was hoping to do both sides and have a rummage around the rear suspension.... they'll all have to wait until next Monday...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BlueBridge on 17 September 2012, 23:20:36
Had Elite Pete round to do Cam covers, oil and anti freeze change and discs and pads.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 September 2012, 13:13:54
Oil & Filter change on Big Blue
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 13:43:13
Blinded myself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 18 September 2012, 14:15:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 13:43:13
Blinded myself.



Bloody hell TB, blind AND crippled! You'll be a front runner for the part of Blind Pew if there's another remake of Treasure Island! ;D ;)
On a serious note though, I hope you haven't really done yourself a mischief? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 September 2012, 14:51:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 13:43:13
Blinded myself.

I told you your parents were right and that's what would happen if you kept on playing with yourself ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 18 September 2012, 15:04:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 13:43:13
Blinded myself.

Is that 'blinded myself' as in 'I can no longer see' or temporarily blinded myself by squirting plus gas towards myself.  :-\

Hope you're OK.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 18 September 2012, 15:33:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 13:43:13
Blinded myself.

How did you "see" to type  ??? ???

Seroiusly hope you're ok ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 18:17:02
Blinded as in tipped the contents of an old, 2nd hand exhaust in my eyes, along with some exhaust paste to ensure the rust sticks to eyeball ;D

dbug - J and F have dimples to assist users who did too much of what Elite Pete suggested.

Got the Spanish Inquisition over it from the Spinal Specialist I had to see today, as bloodshocked eyes are a telltale of some problem that may explain back problem.


Still, I also managed to stick my fingers together with superglue yesterday, fixing a Corsa key that was pretty mangled. Not just once. Or twice. Or even thrice  :-[  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JimE on 18 September 2012, 18:45:19
What have I done to my car today? Sent it to the scrappers! Still got another one though so still driving an Omega, bloody glad to get the garage back though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 18 September 2012, 19:51:05
Replaced the shite Ebay cat for a good quality one and found a broken rear spring so both replaced on the 2.0 ltr, and going to relocate the Lambdas on the 3.2 on Friday, hopefully the blanking bosses will arrive in time. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 18 September 2012, 20:03:52
Took my bike for its MOT today and got a pass - just,but came away with half my screen broken off. Its a long story. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tooleater on 18 September 2012, 20:50:24
Did 100 mile trip on M25 today,tramlined all the way there and back  :(inside edges of tyres not good,now 1 cant decide wether to sell on and buy something newer or 2 take the plunge and sort her out. Option 2 would have to be the whole hog with no half measures and OOF Expertise :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 September 2012, 23:50:58
Left it at home and cycled 15 miles to have a pint with my mates instead. Knackered. No moon tonight. I need a  brighter light on the bike. Nearly missed a couple of bends on the way home. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 19 September 2012, 08:28:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 18:17:02
Blinded as in tipped the contents of an old, 2nd hand exhaust in my eyes, along with some exhaust paste to ensure the rust sticks to eyeball ;D

dbug - J and F have dimples to assist users who did too much of what Elite Pete suggested.

Got the Spanish Inquisition over it from the Spinal Specialist I had to see today, as bloodshocked eyes are a telltale of some problem that may explain back problem.


Still, I also managed to stick my fingers together with superglue yesterday, fixing a Corsa key that was pretty mangled. Not just once. Or twice. Or even thrice  :-[  ;D

Bloody Hell TB. Im surprised Sue hasn't taken you outside and put you out of your misery ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2012, 18:01:41
Quote from: Elite Pete on 19 September 2012, 08:28:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 September 2012, 18:17:02
Blinded as in tipped the contents of an old, 2nd hand exhaust in my eyes, along with some exhaust paste to ensure the rust sticks to eyeball ;D

dbug - J and F have dimples to assist users who did too much of what Elite Pete suggested.

Got the Spanish Inquisition over it from the Spinal Specialist I had to see today, as bloodshocked eyes are a telltale of some problem that may explain back problem.


Still, I also managed to stick my fingers together with superglue yesterday, fixing a Corsa key that was pretty mangled. Not just once. Or twice. Or even thrice  :-[  ;D

Bloody Hell TB. Im surprised Sue hasn't taken you outside and put you out of your misery ;D
She reckons that its her job to cause the misery :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 19 September 2012, 20:24:11
finished setting my double pumper carb on my classic and fitted new sunroof switch light bulb on the mig
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 September 2012, 21:40:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 September 2012, 23:50:58
Left it at home and cycled 15 miles to have a pint with my mates instead. Knackered. No moon tonight. I need a  brighter light on the bike. Nearly missed a couple of bends on the way home. ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2012, 21:47:57
Fitted a pair of Pedders Monaro rear subframe poly bushes 8) Courtesy of Messrs Monkfish :y

Shall report back once I've driven it in anger, but first impressions are promising  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 September 2012, 21:49:18
Good news Al. Fingers crossed. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 September 2012, 18:52:06
Replaced both front ball joints, only 3 rivets and 4 bolts, piece of pish.... not ;D still only managed to break 2drill bits, one centre punch and bend a reasonably sized drift >:(

Swapped the outer track rods and drop links whilst there :y  all ticketyboo except for being unable to set up the front end due to a seized adjuster, would appear to be welded to the os inner trackrod end ::)

Rear end now feels like it's actually attached to the car again, nice and taught 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JimE on 21 September 2012, 19:40:25
replaced the Steering Idler Arm, surprised at the difference it made!.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2012, 10:17:33
Quote from: taxi al on 21 September 2012, 18:52:06
Replaced both front ball joints, only 3 rivets and 4 bolts, piece of pish.... not ;D still only managed to break 2drill bits, one centre punch and bend a reasonably sized drift >:(

Swapped the outer track rods and drop links whilst there :y  all ticketyboo except for being unable to set up the front end due to a seized adjuster, would appear to be welded to the os inner trackrod end ::)

Rear end now feels like it's actually attached to the car again, nice and taught 8)
I found it quite easy, although I did break the DRILL (not bit). Gutted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 September 2012, 10:49:25
My drill takes few prisoners, mains powered Bosch... didn't try it on the hammer setting :-\ might have helped shake the rivets loose, trusty Dremel saved the day :).

Next time I might just take the arms off and be done with it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2012, 10:55:04
Quote from: taxi al on 22 September 2012, 10:49:25
My drill takes few prisoners, mains powered Bosch... didn't try it on the hammer setting :-\ might have helped shake the rivets loose, trusty Dremel saved the day :).

Next time I might just take the arms off and be done with it ::)
Mine was my trusty old, indestructable Wolf, that was a present from my old boss ::)

The chuck and most of the gearbox stayed on wishbone, motor and housing came off in my hand ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 September 2012, 11:21:24
 :'( 'Oh cock' springs to mind... was quite pleased with myself, managed to get one of the drill bits to shatter into 4 ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 22 September 2012, 14:48:54
Today I had new tyres fitted to the front of the Omega, I then replace the rear shoes and cylinders and adjusted them up on my mates Puma, also treated it to a brake fluid change for him.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 22 September 2012, 18:42:43
Well,after finishing work I hoovered the Jag,then cleaned interior plastics etc.and polished inside of windows.Returned home and removed power sounder from Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 22 September 2012, 19:20:03
nothing just sat with my feet up :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2012, 19:24:12
Fixed the indicators on teh Kwaka
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 22 September 2012, 21:30:48
Sat on my arse drinking the red wine that went with an extended rustic lunch of local bread and cheese whilst looking at the mig against a fine seaside backdrop.

Must change the oil and filters sometime soon...... 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 September 2012, 18:07:36
Got home from work at 8am,slept until just after 12 noon.It started to pour with rain about then and didnt let up until 5pm.
This was very unfortunate as I had to take the AR35 out of the breaker today as Bigboykarl is coming to collect it from me at work tonight to take up to Stoke.
So I spent over 4 hours lying under the car on the pissing rain with water running into and out of every nook & cranny. Hands were numb which made the job that much harder.Every time I stood up I had little rivers running out the bottom of my jeans,and the n/s cat had rounded nuts so I couldnt get it off which didnt help.
At one point my ears were full of water and the little rivers running out of the holes in the chassis legs had run into my eyes so I couldnt see a bloody thing. ;D........there were a few times when I almost  :'( :'(         ::) ;D
Finally got it finished around 5pm - soaked to the skin,shivering with cold,knuckles missing lots of skin,even had a cut on the middle of my forehead (no idea why). A hot bath never felt so good.I now ache from head to toe.
Im definitely getting far too old for this mullarkey. ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 23 September 2012, 18:49:22
Today i turned the heater on for a change , one thing about the omega is a nice hot heater burning your feet  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2012, 18:57:47
Left it outside in the pouring rain, aaaall day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 September 2012, 20:13:15
Well yesterday actually, Oil and filter on the DTi, also greased the brake pipes. Next job, front tyres on Janes estate.

Hopefully my updated sticker for my ABS tradeclub card will be through this week as i'm now out of most consumables.... :o(

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2012, 20:29:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 September 2012, 20:13:15
Well yesterday actually, Oil and filter on the DTi, also greased the brake pipes. Next job, front tyres on Janes estate.

Hopefully my updated sticker for my ABS tradeclub card will be through this week as i'm now out of most consumables.... :o(

 
yes It never ends with one omega. Two must be keep you busy...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 September 2012, 21:28:12
Started stripping the DTi for spares. Removed the inlet manifold and injector pump up to now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 September 2012, 21:28:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 September 2012, 20:29:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 September 2012, 20:13:15
Well yesterday actually, Oil and filter on the DTi, also greased the brake pipes. Next job, front tyres on Janes estate.

Hopefully my updated sticker for my ABS tradeclub card will be through this week as i'm now out of most consumables.... :o(

 
yes It never ends with one omega. Two must be keep you busy...?
Three  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 September 2012, 21:30:57
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 September 2012, 21:28:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 September 2012, 20:29:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 September 2012, 20:13:15
Well yesterday actually, Oil and filter on the DTi, also greased the brake pipes. Next job, front tyres on Janes estate.

Hopefully my updated sticker for my ABS tradeclub card will be through this week as i'm now out of most consumables.... :o(

 
yes It never ends with one omega. Two must be keep you busy...?
Three  :-[
Lordy. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2012, 16:16:30
Changed the radiator on one of the Vectras at work... not sure why, but even with over zealous coolant management, they only seem to last 100k :-\

Reminds me, I should probably sort the rad on mine ::) it's getting a bit weepy at the left hand end :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 26 September 2012, 21:00:11
I put everything back together after changing drivers side exhaust manifold gasket and also changed the passenger side bagpipes to plenum intake pipe, then I took the car for a nice long test drive. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2012, 21:02:26
Replaced the 3 dash illumination bulbs in the Silver Bullet - blew one fitting yet another colour screen in it.

Replaced sidelight bulb.  Had to go to Hellfrauds, as somebody nicked my spare bulb kit ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2012, 22:52:56
Hellfrauds bulb, you say? Ahh, well. I know what you'll be doing at the weekend.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 26 September 2012, 23:32:23
Found scratches all over  the place don't know where they came from  :'( :'(
So got the magic pen out and most have gone  :o  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 19:54:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2012, 22:52:56
Hellfrauds bulb, you say? Ahh, well. I know what you'll be doing at the weekend.  ::)
Dash ones. They're not driven hard, so suspect life will be acceptable. Hopefully. Fingers crossed.


Actually, not really had much trouble with Hellfrauds bulbs in recent time, even the MID doesn't moan...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2012, 21:17:50
Used it for a tip run ::) Also been collecting more parts...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 21:32:53
Got the inside wet, driving in the thrashing rain up in MK. Got soaked.

Worth it though, just to hear the GM V8 goodness cruise past
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 September 2012, 21:55:49
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 26 September 2012, 23:32:23
Found scratches all over  the place don't know where they came from  :'( :'(
So got the magic pen out and most have gone  :o  :-*

+ 1 dam cats jumping up onto the bonnet keeping warm from the engine  :( ...what magic pen did you use  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 27 September 2012, 22:14:29
Quote from: EMD on 27 September 2012, 21:55:49
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 26 September 2012, 23:32:23
Found scratches all over  the place don't know where they came from  :'( :'(
So got the magic pen out and most have gone  :o :-*

+ 1 dam cats jumping up onto the bonnet keeping warm from the engine  :( ...what magic pen did you use  :-\
  This one i used http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Resistant-Fix-It-Pro-Smart-fixit-Pen-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Filler-/330765679802?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item4d032bbcba#ht_784wt_1139 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Resistant-Fix-It-Pro-Smart-fixit-Pen-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Filler-/330765679802?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item4d032bbcba#ht_784wt_1139)


But this ones the one i just ordered other empty :-\
  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JML-Mantis-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Touch-Up-Body-Shop-Paint-Fix-Kit-Pen-/200767935095?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2ebeb39277#ht_1635wt_1037 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JML-Mantis-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Touch-Up-Body-Shop-Paint-Fix-Kit-Pen-/200767935095?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2ebeb39277#ht_1635wt_1037)


They work to help hide not to completely get rid of the scratches if not too deep and its rather quick and simple to apply worth a try at £1.60 just thought id try the JML one see if its better..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 September 2012, 22:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 21:32:53
Got the inside wet, driving in the thrashing rain up in MK. Got soaked.

Worth it though, just to hear the GM V8 goodness cruise past
i see TB is in a fishing mood. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 22:20:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 21:32:53
Got the inside wet, driving in the thrashing rain up in MK. Got soaked.

Worth it though, just to hear the GM V8 goodness cruise past
i see TB is in a fishing mood. ;D
There was enough water come in through the windows to go fishing ;D

Monaro. Early one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 September 2012, 22:25:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 22:20:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 21:32:53
Got the inside wet, driving in the thrashing rain up in MK. Got soaked.

Worth it though, just to hear the GM V8 goodness cruise past
i see TB is in a fishing mood. ;D
There was enough water come in through the windows to go fishing ;D

Monaro. Early one.
As a couple of episodes of top gear, I think there's money to be had, in retro fitting Chevy v8's into classic chassis.

That e type, and the Jenson interceptor. Upgrade the suspension, oooohohooo yes pleeeeease. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 September 2012, 22:28:31
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 27 September 2012, 22:14:29
Quote from: EMD on 27 September 2012, 21:55:49
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 26 September 2012, 23:32:23
Found scratches all over  the place don't know where they came from  :'( :'(
So got the magic pen out and most have gone  :o :-*

+ 1 dam cats jumping up onto the bonnet keeping warm from the engine  :( ...what magic pen did you use  :-\
  This one i used http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Resistant-Fix-It-Pro-Smart-fixit-Pen-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Filler-/330765679802?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item4d032bbcba#ht_784wt_1139 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Resistant-Fix-It-Pro-Smart-fixit-Pen-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Filler-/330765679802?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item4d032bbcba#ht_784wt_1139)


But this ones the one i just ordered other empty :-\
  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JML-Mantis-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Touch-Up-Body-Shop-Paint-Fix-Kit-Pen-/200767935095?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2ebeb39277#ht_1635wt_1037 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JML-Mantis-Car-Scratch-Repair-Remover-Touch-Up-Body-Shop-Paint-Fix-Kit-Pen-/200767935095?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2ebeb39277#ht_1635wt_1037)


They work to help hide not to completely get rid of the scratches if not too deep and its rather quick and simple to apply worth a try at £1.60 just thought id try the JML one see if its better..

I have seen the JML ones but thought a bit pricey and no account of if they actually work  :-\ guess it could be took back if not satisfied though  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2012, 22:32:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:25:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 22:20:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 21:32:53
Got the inside wet, driving in the thrashing rain up in MK. Got soaked.

Worth it though, just to hear the GM V8 goodness cruise past
i see TB is in a fishing mood. ;D
There was enough water come in through the windows to go fishing ;D

Monaro. Early one.
As a couple of episodes of top gear, I think there's money to be had, in retro fitting Chevy v8's into classic chassis.

That e type, and the Jenson interceptor. Upgrade the suspension, oooohohooo yes pleeeeease. :)

Boyd Coddington made alot of people very happy, and alot of cash, doing just that 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 27 September 2012, 22:37:59
Quote from: taxi al on 27 September 2012, 22:32:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:25:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 22:20:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 21:32:53
Got the inside wet, driving in the thrashing rain up in MK. Got soaked.

Worth it though, just to hear the GM V8 goodness cruise past
i see TB is in a fishing mood. ;D
There was enough water come in through the windows to go fishing ;D

Monaro. Early one.
As a couple of episodes of top gear, I think there's money to be had, in retro fitting Chevy v8's into classic chassis.

That e type, and the Jenson interceptor. Upgrade the suspension, oooohohooo yes pleeeeease. :)

Boyd Coddington made alot of people very happy, and alot of cash, doing just that 8)

That man makes some very nice hot rods and always to a seriously high quality, I remember seeing one weighing 3/4 of a ton and pushing out around the 700bhp mark  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 27 September 2012, 23:08:51
Quote from: Manual Elite V6 on 27 September 2012, 22:37:59
Quote from: taxi al on 27 September 2012, 22:32:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:25:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 22:20:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2012, 22:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2012, 21:32:53
Got the inside wet, driving in the thrashing rain up in MK. Got soaked.

Worth it though, just to hear the GM V8 goodness cruise past
i see TB is in a fishing mood. ;D
There was enough water come in through the windows to go fishing ;D

Monaro. Early one.
As a couple of episodes of top gear, I think there's money to be had, in retro fitting Chevy v8's into classic chassis.

That e type, and the Jenson interceptor. Upgrade the suspension, oooohohooo yes pleeeeease. :)

Boyd Coddington made alot of people very happy, and alot of cash, doing just that 8)

That man makes some very nice hot rods and always to a seriously high quality, I remember seeing one weighing 3/4 of a ton and pushing out around the 700bhp mark  :o

Not any more.He died a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2012, 23:34:06
Sad, but true Albs :'( I was quite shocked when I found that out...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 September 2012, 01:45:55
More shopping...

while you were all asleep, I aquired a complete set of Irmscher V6 estate springs 8)
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Post by: feeutfo on 28 September 2012, 01:49:20
Lazy buggers aren't they, nice work, so what shocks..?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 September 2012, 01:57:12
Rear springs alone and front struts complete, front shocks look stock :-\ springs look tidy though. :y

Sills are all that I'm missing, though a spoiler with the built in brake light would be a nice touch...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2012, 09:47:03
Quote from: taxi al on 28 September 2012, 01:45:55
More shopping...

while you were all asleep, I aquired a complete set of Irmscher V6 estate springs 8)
I acquired a set of saloon rears the other day :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 28 September 2012, 16:58:53
Nothing, the dreaded Manflu has set in :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 September 2012, 18:43:58
Jacked it up with the intention of finding a slight creak, layed under it just looking, fiddled with this and that, layed there looking at it, pondered the realitys of routing v8 manifolds out of the engine bay, layed there some more, and  looked at the slightly leaking sump, layed there some more, nice and warm it was as I'd just been out in it, next doors cat came along and sat next to me. ...then remembered the oil is due, so changed that instead.

Presume the polys need greasing, bugger it, can't be arsed, it will become clear what the problem is sooner or later. Now drinking the last beer out the fridge. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 September 2012, 19:22:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 September 2012, 18:43:58
Jacked it up with the intention of finding a slight creak, layed under it just looking, fiddled with this and that, layed there looking at it, pondered the realitys of routing v8 manifolds out of the engine bay, layed there some more, and  looked at the slightly leaking sump, layed there some more, nice and warm it was as I'd just been out in it, next doors cat came along and sat next to me. ...then remembered the oil is due, so changed that instead.

Presume the polys need greasing, bugger it, can't be arsed, it will become clear what the problem is sooner or later. Now drinking the last beer out the fridge. :)

 ;D They always do that they can sense frustration  ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2012, 21:27:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 September 2012, 18:43:58
Presume the polys need greasing, bugger it, can't be arsed
Think that may be creak on Silver Bullet (although I have acreak from back now, since messing with that bush

Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 September 2012, 18:43:58
Now drinking the last beer out the fridge. :)
My fridge was looking bare a few days ago, but since then, 2 crates of Stella, 2 boxes of Stella Cidre and 8 bottles of Cobra have turned up for various deeds performed...
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 28 September 2012, 21:35:55
idle sometimes become so bad that car nearly stops..  probably idle valve donald.. and recently cleaned it..
 
wishbones needs changing again and cambelt approaching.. road computer pixels dead again..
 
small one needs new shocks..  >:(
 
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 September 2012, 22:04:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 September 2012, 21:27:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 September 2012, 18:43:58
Presume the polys need greasing, bugger it, can't be arsed
Think that may be creak on Silver Bullet (although I have acreak from back now, since messing with that bush

Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 September 2012, 18:43:58
Now drinking the last beer out the fridge. :)
My fridge was looking bare a few days ago, but since then, 2 crates of Stella, 2 boxes of Stella Cidre and 8 bottles of Cobra have turned up for various deeds performed...
sounds like you need a hand with that lot.. ?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 September 2012, 10:04:23
Another two tyres on Mrs VXL V6's Estate, In two months that's eight tyres i've bought across the fleet!  :'(

Removed the front and rear bushes from a pair of new Lemforder arms and a set of Polly's are sitting in the boot of the V6 ready to fit.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 29 September 2012, 10:10:39
After martin mended my fuel line was loving the car again..... until the door decided not to shut 10 mins before i went to the saints  >:( >:( >:( >:(

got it shut after ten mins of cursing but got to sort that today.

plus also reclip and cable tie my breather pipes to cross that off the ''things that could be affecting my fuel use'' list  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2012, 10:23:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 September 2012, 10:04:23
Another two tyres on Mrs VXL V6's Estate, In two months that's eight tyres i've bought across the fleet!  :'(
I'm sat watching 4 go on, that's going to upset the bank manager :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 September 2012, 10:30:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2012, 10:23:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 September 2012, 10:04:23
Another two tyres on Mrs VXL V6's Estate, In two months that's eight tyres i've bought across the fleet!  :'(
I'm sat watching 4 go on, that's going to upset the bank manager :(
Remember to thrash the living daylights out of it drive carefully for the first few miles until the releasing compound wears off
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 September 2012, 11:01:15
Swapped my crappy old key fob buttons for the nice shiny new ones that arrived today 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 September 2012, 20:04:29
Decided to refit my power sounder following battery replacement. rather thing had gone off before I'd even put the scuttle back on, so that idea has been permanently consigned to the bin. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 29 September 2012, 20:56:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 September 2012, 20:04:29
Decided to refit my power sounder following battery replacement. rather thing had gone off before I'd even put the scuttle back on, so that idea has been permanently consigned to the bin. >:(

Did you turn it off with a universal key  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 September 2012, 22:09:57
No, I don't think it was actually the power sounder's fault, but the hopeless connector that it plugs into. Appears to have gone rotten inside despite being cable tied into a plastic bag since the power sounder had a hissy fit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 September 2012, 22:26:09
Perhaps a dose of WD40 in the bag first, just in case there's any moisture in the air :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 29 September 2012, 22:40:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2012, 10:23:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 September 2012, 10:04:23
Another two tyres on Mrs VXL V6's Estate, In two months that's eight tyres i've bought across the fleet!  :'(
I'm sat watching 4 go on, that's going to upset the bank manager :(

So what did you go for in the end?? 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 September 2012, 22:46:55
Quote from: hotel21 on 29 September 2012, 22:40:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2012, 10:23:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 September 2012, 10:04:23
Another two tyres on Mrs VXL V6's Estate, In two months that's eight tyres i've bought across the fleet!  :'(
I'm sat watching 4 go on, that's going to upset the bank manager :(

So what did you go for in the end??
Guessing SC5's from another thread ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 September 2012, 22:50:52
Drove hers from the centre of Ipswich to my unit without braking as the front pads hit metal on her as she left work. So much for main dealers... Not even an advisory at service and MOT less than 4 months ago >:( >:( Guess what I'm doing tomorrow? ::) Fortunately it looks like (at a quick glance) the disc faces are ok and it's just started catching the (tiny) lip.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 September 2012, 09:42:26
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 September 2012, 22:50:52
Drove hers from the centre of Ipswich to my unit without braking as the front pads hit metal on her as she left work. So much for main dealers... Not even an advisory at service and MOT less than 4 months ago >:( >:( Guess what I'm doing tomorrow? ::) Fortunately it looks like (at a quick glance) the disc faces are ok and it's just started catching the (tiny) lip.

 :o Sounds like one for Watchdog / trading standards to me. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 September 2012, 09:43:46
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 September 2012, 09:42:26
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 September 2012, 22:50:52
Drove hers from the centre of Ipswich to my unit without braking as the front pads hit metal on her as she left work. So much for main dealers... Not even an advisory at service and MOT less than 4 months ago >:( >:( Guess what I'm doing tomorrow? ::) Fortunately it looks like (at a quick glance) the disc faces are ok and it's just started catching the (tiny) lip.

 :o Sounds like one for Watchdog / trading standards to me. >:(

Even little fatty would be doing well to each legal pad to metal in 4 months, its amazing what they don't pick up.

My last MOT failed to spot a number plate light bulb blown  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 September 2012, 09:48:46
Quote from: tunnie on 30 September 2012, 09:43:46
My last MOT failed to spot a number plate light bulb blown  ::)

I fixed mine before the MOT last year, and by the time I'd got there it had packed up again. Hellfrauds bulbs. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 September 2012, 09:59:50
Acquired another car for the children to learn to drive in around the fields!

1994/5 Corsa 1.5 Diesel with no power steering...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2012, 11:25:52
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 September 2012, 22:50:52
Drove hers from the centre of Ipswich to my unit without braking as the front pads hit metal on her as she left work. So much for main dealers... Not even an advisory at service and MOT less than 4 months ago >:( >:( Guess what I'm doing tomorrow? ::) Fortunately it looks like (at a quick glance) the disc faces are ok and it's just started catching the (tiny) lip.
Its a theme with you, isn't it ;)

Preventative maintenence, Cripple ;)


The little Rover ran out of pads 2 months, 2k, after dealer major service (car came with 3yrs dealer servicing) - they tried to blame a sticky caliper until I insisted on seeing all the pads, and eventually, after they brought out the real ones that had come off, nigh on perfect wear. Needless to say, they even copped the cost of the pads (discs were OK).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2012, 11:28:00
Quote from: tunnie on 30 September 2012, 09:43:46
Even little fatty would be doing well to each legal pad to metal in 4 months, its amazing what they don't pick up.
I normally manage 5k from Omega pads, so about 5 months :).  (Note, that is to about half - 2/3rds worn, before it hits sensor)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 30 September 2012, 13:37:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2012, 11:25:52
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 September 2012, 22:50:52
Drove hers from the centre of Ipswich to my unit without braking as the front pads hit metal on her as she left work. So much for main dealers... Not even an advisory at service and MOT less than 4 months ago >:( >:( Guess what I'm doing tomorrow? ::) Fortunately it looks like (at a quick glance) the disc faces are ok and it's just started catching the (tiny) lip.
Its a theme with you, isn't it ;)

Preventative maintenence, Cripple ;)


The little Rover ran out of pads 2 months, 2k, after dealer major service (car came with 3yrs dealer servicing) - they tried to blame a sticky caliper until I insisted on seeing all the pads, and eventually, after they brought out the real ones that had come off, nigh on perfect wear. Needless to say, they even copped the cost of the pads (discs were OK).

Mine didn't make it to the metal, even though I left them over a month after the Lakes :o

As for hers... To be far, it only came out of a Service Plan and Warranty at the end of May so (other than fluid checks) I haven't done anything with it :-[

I think the discs are OK so it's just pads but Hellfrauds don't do them so it has to wait until tomorrow ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 30 September 2012, 14:38:28
Full engine service on the TD; and same on our trusty VW Caddy van 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2012, 14:47:52
Went to start the bike. Didn't turn over.

Removed CTek, and put on an old fashioned charger ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 September 2012, 16:28:25
Drove it home from work, and shall drive it back to work for the last time tonight...

In the morning I shall have it Polish washed, remove all the stickers from it and clean all the kebab finger prints off the interior and pick up and fit my newly refurbished MV6 toffee wheels 8)

I might even top up the screenwash...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 30 September 2012, 20:06:33
Changed the crank sensor.

Changed the coolant bottle for a nice new one.

Changed the oil and cleaned the breathers.

Topped up the levels and checked tyre pressures.

Took it for a blat and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2012, 18:23:18
Topped up the screen wash :y


Oh, took all the stickers off, handed the plate back to the Council and picked up and fitted my refurbished MV6 wheels 8)

Didn't get around to the kebab stains :-[ mostly because, once I'd put the wheels on, it was all I could manage to stare at them dribbling :D

Will post pics once I've worked out the whole photobucket thing ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2012, 18:39:46
You changing career, or getting something newer for people to be sick in?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2012, 18:51:25
Be afraid, be very afraid....

I've a newly aquired Class 1 license, and as soon as someone lets me, I shall be trying to remember how to drive properly :P I mean use it ::)

As for the new car... Anyone seen Josh lately :-X

In six years, I've actually gotten off quite lightly in the sick department :y people generally couldn't afford to be sick in my car ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 October 2012, 18:59:23
It's "18-wheeler al" now, then, Al? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2012, 19:34:52
We shall see what I end up in ;) but I have been called alot worse :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2012, 20:20:17
The world isn't ready. :o

 ;)

All the best in your new career, Al :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2012, 21:17:04
Thanks :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2012, 21:41:36
Quote from: ex taxi al on 01 October 2012, 18:23:18
Topped up the screen wash :y


Oh, took all the stickers off, handed the plate back to the Council and picked up and fitted my refurbished MV6 wheels 8)

Didn't get around to the kebab stains :-[ mostly because, once I'd put the wheels on, it was all I could manage to stare at them dribbling :D

Will post pics once I've worked out the whole photobucket thing ::)

A taster...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121001_191007.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2012, 21:45:42
 :o that actually worked...  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 October 2012, 00:04:07
Replaced the pads on her Panda... 3 of them had 4mm on them, 1 had no friction material ::) So much for dealer servicing (less than 3k ago) >:( ::)

Fortunately she stopped early enough that the disc face was ok :y

Also replaced the front H/L level sensor that broke at the Lakes (cheers Pinky) instead of just using a cable tie to hold it in ::) and cycled the levelling motors to get them back to the correct height :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 October 2012, 00:07:09
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 October 2012, 00:04:07
Replaced the pads on her Panda... 3 of them had 4mm on them, 1 had no friction material ::) So much for dealer servicing (less than 3k ago) >:( ::)

Fortunately she stopped early enough that the disc face was ok :y

Also replaced the front H/L level sensor that broke at the Lakes (cheers Pinky) instead of just using a cable tie to hold it in ::) and cycled the levelling motors to get them back to the correct height :y

Pun intended? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 October 2012, 00:14:01
When I did my work experience at the Ford main dealer in Guildford, I spent most of the week doing first services. Was told to take the wheels off everything, in order to check the pads/discs :y

Now they only take the wheels of to change the tyres :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 October 2012, 11:38:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 October 2012, 00:07:09
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 October 2012, 00:04:07
Replaced the pads on her Panda... 3 of them had 4mm on them, 1 had no friction material ::) So much for dealer servicing (less than 3k ago) >:( ::)

Fortunately she stopped early enough that the disc face was ok :y

Also replaced the front H/L level sensor that broke at the Lakes (cheers Pinky) instead of just using a cable tie to hold it in ::) and cycled the levelling motors to get them back to the correct height :y

Pun intended? ;D

Completely accidental actually ::)

On a previous car she only commented on the grinding noise 3 weeks after it had started when I asked her how long it had been doing it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 October 2012, 16:18:35
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 October 2012, 11:38:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 October 2012, 00:07:09
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 October 2012, 00:04:07
Replaced the pads on her Panda... 3 of them had 4mm on them, 1 had no friction material ::) So much for dealer servicing (less than 3k ago) >:( ::)

Fortunately she stopped early enough that the disc face was ok :y

Also replaced the front H/L level sensor that broke at the Lakes (cheers Pinky) instead of just using a cable tie to hold it in ::) and cycled the levelling motors to get them back to the correct height :y

Pun intended? ;D

Completely accidental actually ::)

On a previous car she only commented on the grinding noise 3 weeks after it had started when I asked her how long it had been doing it ::)
So all normal then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 October 2012, 18:47:52
Had new windscreen fitted.So now I can book it in for dreaded M.O.T.!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 October 2012, 00:46:28
Having popped the new (refurbed) wheels on yesterday, drove :y down to see my brother today :y

Ride is still fine :y wasn't entirely sure what to expect with the change in wheel size, but no probs :y

Killed the clutch :'( LUK one done juyst over 100k, and started slipping on the M27  >:( you know the situation,  outside lane of motorway clears, stomp on the loud pedal and the revs jump 500 or so :'( before gradually settling back to previous speed.

Before any pedants pipe up, the car is a manual ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 03 October 2012, 07:39:53
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 October 2012, 00:46:28
Having popped the new (refurbed) wheels on yesterday, drove :y down to see my brother today :y

Ride is still fine :y wasn't entirely sure what to expect with the change in wheel size, but no probs :y

Killed the clutch :'( LUK one done juyst over 100k, and started slipping on the M27  >:( you know the situation,  outside lane of motorway clears, stomp on the loud pedal and the revs jump 500 or so :'( before gradually settling back to previous speed.

Before any pedants pipe up, the car is a manual ::)




Are, a man with taste  :-X :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 03 October 2012, 19:20:20
had battery on charge over the weekend,fitted it monday and the car lives again,changed side light led,taxed,insured and been for a drive,now il be skint again after not having a car to run for several months,but she will be earning her keep next week tho  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 03 October 2012, 19:38:15
also checked cam covers still bone dry,pattern gaskets rule oh yeah baby  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 October 2012, 12:52:21
Cleaned and dried out coil packs and spark plugs
fixed a sticky ashtray
removed, dried, sealed and refitted the gearbox selector....fiddly!

all on Big Blue
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 October 2012, 17:42:08
Fitted HID headlights, Headlight washers, MV6 bumper and new piping from the under wing heater to the heater matrix after finding the original piping had been butchered. Cats removed and exhaust ready to be welded back up all on my new DTi
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 October 2012, 18:00:57
Removed the taxi meter and associated wiring and labelled up ready for egay :y

Fitted an auto dimming mirror courtesy of Albs, never needed one before as the taxi meter was a mirror meter one, but kind of wish I'd got one sooner 8) Guide was spot on, as ever :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 04 October 2012, 20:16:28
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 October 2012, 18:00:57
Removed the taxi meter and associated wiring and labelled up ready for egay :y

Fitted an auto dimming mirror courtesy of Albs, never needed one before as the taxi meter was a mirror meter one, but kind of wish I'd got one sooner 8) Guide was spot on, as ever :y
hmmm sounds lazy I LIKE how hard would it be to fit to a gls ?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 October 2012, 20:38:39
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 04 October 2012, 20:16:28
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 October 2012, 18:00:57
Removed the taxi meter and associated wiring and labelled up ready for egay :y

Fitted an auto dimming mirror courtesy of Albs, never needed one before as the taxi meter was a mirror meter one, but kind of wish I'd got one sooner 8) Guide was spot on, as ever :y
hmmm sounds lazy I LIKE how hard would it be to fit to a gls ?  :y
Easy enough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 October 2012, 22:08:58
I really must get round to wiring up the one thats been on my car for the last year. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2012, 08:43:22
Quote from: Albitz on 04 October 2012, 22:08:58
I really must get round to wiring up the one thats been on my car for the last year. ::)
I must get around to flogging the 4 I have sat in my garage ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 October 2012, 09:33:23
Lost all electrical power just as I parked it at the office. :( Guessing alternator FUBAR. Trying to cobble together a plan to get some charge into it for the journey home. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 October 2012, 10:15:25
You have pm,s Kev.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 October 2012, 11:07:30
Kevin can get one to you for about 3 hopefully :-\ any good?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 06 October 2012, 02:33:23
Realised been a year since i last saw Daz had my cambelt/service done, so decided to clean out the breather and throttle body, was surprised at the amount of shit gunk that come out from it although didnt cover much mileage >3000 maybe?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 06 October 2012, 07:35:03
Fixed coolant leak on radiator, flushed all system, now she has new "beautyfull gayish colored" coolant  :D and bought four doors to give back former glory to old lady
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2012, 08:54:50
Quote from: Stallion on 06 October 2012, 02:33:23
Realised been a year since i last saw Daz had my cambelt/service done, so decided to clean out the breather and throttle body, was surprised at the amount of shit gunk that come out from it although didnt cover much mileage >3000 maybe?  :y
Short journeys will make it worse
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 06 October 2012, 09:11:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2012, 08:54:50
Quote from: Stallion on 06 October 2012, 02:33:23
Realised been a year since i last saw Daz had my cambelt/service done, so decided to clean out the breather and throttle body, was surprised at the amount of shit gunk that come out from it although didnt cover much mileage >3000 maybe?  :y
Short journeys will make it worse
Explains it why? as mines been full of short journeys. Im guessing il be cleaning the breathers every 6mths then, Thanks TB
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 October 2012, 10:31:38
Picked up my tapped inlet manifold, cheers Kevin :y and forgot the clutch was slipping whilst doing a wet weather budget tyre test ::) lsd still works though 8) tyres also proved themselves 8)

Today I be mostly starting on lpg electrical loom.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 06 October 2012, 12:06:52
just changed the door solinoid and it still dont blo*dy work,have to take the one off shed 3 see if that works otherwise it electrikery problem,will do it next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 October 2012, 14:29:41
Replaced the perished sections of rubber pipe in the vacuum pipework to the multirams - they now work properly again.

Oh, and currently trying to do an SMG relearn on the M3, only that bit isn't playing ball..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 October 2012, 15:31:04
Broke the gearbox in the M3  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 October 2012, 16:50:31
Oops :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 October 2012, 16:58:11
Washed it and now it looks worse than when i started ...dam rusty doors  ::) :-[ :-[ :-[ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2012, 20:15:35
Took the Kwaka for an MOT.

Now need to decide whether to fix it, or scrap it.

I'm tempted by latter, but suspect I'll never ride another bike  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 October 2012, 22:56:40
Fixed the alternator. Bearings in the 2nd hand one had dried out a bit on the shelf, so swapped the regulator out of that into my old one. Will refurb the other as a spare.

Thought about washing it then thought no.. "when you've learnt to behave". >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 October 2012, 23:37:58
 ;D yes we don't reward failure ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2012, 02:08:55
Planned the routing for the Lpg loom, not 100% certain on where the ecu will go, certainly osf corner, but I didn't pull the bumper off, so undecided whether I'll need to remove the compressor to feed the plug through  :-\ Bumper will be coming off anyway :-X so will have a good look then :y

I've extended the piggyback loom and added the large plugs to simplify that, and have extended the loom to the engine ecu and fitted a plug to the reducer temp sensor. :y

Tomorrow I be making brackets for the injector rails...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 October 2012, 08:26:04
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2012, 02:08:55
Planned the routing for the Lpg loom, not 100% certain on where the ecu will go, certainly osf corner, but I didn't pull the bumper off, so undecided whether I'll need to remove the compressor to feed the plug through  :-\ Bumper will be coming off anyway :-X so will have a good look then :y

I've extended the piggyback loom and added the large plugs to simplify that, and have extended the loom to the engine ecu and fitted a plug to the reducer temp sensor. :y

Tomorrow I be making brackets for the injector rails...
There is a hole in the in the metal work for existing wiring to run through under the air box,  that the quite large loom plug will fit through. I didn't remove the bumper on mine, jack car up, feed loom through, attach ecu to plug, bolt ecu to wheel arch liner. (or make brackets to bolt onto the sl compresor mounts, this does need bumper off though) Done.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 October 2012, 08:40:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2012, 20:15:35
Took the Kwaka for an MOT.

Now need to decide whether to fix it, or scrap it.

I'm tempted by latter, but suspect I'll never ride another bike  :'(

What did it fail on?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 October 2012, 09:31:47
Quote from: tunnie on 07 October 2012, 08:40:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2012, 20:15:35
Took the Kwaka for an MOT.

Now need to decide whether to fix it, or scrap it.

I'm tempted by latter, but suspect I'll never ride another bike  :'(

What did it fail on?

Not much they can fail on  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2012, 10:38:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 October 2012, 08:26:04
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2012, 02:08:55
Planned the routing for the Lpg loom, not 100% certain on where the ecu will go, certainly osf corner, but I didn't pull the bumper off, so undecided whether I'll need to remove the compressor to feed the plug through  :-\ Bumper will be coming off anyway :-X so will have a good look then :y

I've extended the piggyback loom and added the large plugs to simplify that, and have extended the loom to the engine ecu and fitted a plug to the reducer temp sensor. :y

Tomorrow I be making brackets for the injector rails...
There is a hole in the in the metal work for existing wiring to run through under the air box,  that the quite large loom plug will fit through. I didn't remove the bumper on mine, jack car up, feed loom through, attach ecu to plug, bolt ecu to wheel arch liner. (or make brackets to bolt onto the sl compresor mounts, this does need bumper off though) Done.


:y

I did think there might be a suitable hole there, but I had only popped the headlights out ::) Bumper will be coming off anyway, so no real access issues :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 October 2012, 11:21:05
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2012, 02:08:55
Planned the routing for the Lpg loom, not 100% certain on where the ecu will go, certainly osf corner, but I didn't pull the bumper off, so undecided whether I'll need to remove the compressor to feed the plug through  :-\ Bumper will be coming off anyway :-X so will have a good look then :y

I've extended the piggyback loom and added the large plugs to simplify that, and have extended the loom to the engine ecu and fitted a plug to the reducer temp sensor. :y

Tomorrow I be making brackets for the injector rails...
I bolted my ECU to SL compressor bracket. Remember, socket downwards.

Not overly comfortable with the Gixer-screw-it-to-liner option, but thats just me...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 October 2012, 11:22:56
Quote from: tunnie on 07 October 2012, 08:40:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2012, 20:15:35
Took the Kwaka for an MOT.

Now need to decide whether to fix it, or scrap it.

I'm tempted by latter, but suspect I'll never ride another bike  :'(

What did it fail on?
Shall I start a poll?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2012, 11:29:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 October 2012, 11:22:56
Quote from: tunnie on 07 October 2012, 08:40:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2012, 20:15:35
Took the Kwaka for an MOT.

Now need to decide whether to fix it, or scrap it.

I'm tempted by latter, but suspect I'll never ride another bike  :'(

What did it fail on?
Shall I start a poll?

Why not, an entrrtaining Sunday morning quiz of sorts :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 October 2012, 11:39:48
My LPG ECU originally lived between the header tank and the airbox,which meant the airbox couldnt sit on its mountings - professional install again. ::)
I moved it from there and left it sitting under that lot resting on the engine undertray,not bolted to anything.This was a temporary measure about 2 years ago,but I cant decide where exactly to move it to. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 October 2012, 12:56:04
I would guess if there's enough slack in the loom to reach the under tray, there'd be slack enough to feed it through to the pump area...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 October 2012, 13:04:30
Oil pressure sensor on my DTi.

If you need to do this job you'll need a deep 24mm socket unless your's will undo with a spanner.

Hooked 3.2 up to the CTEK charger and now commencing a transfer of electrons from the thouse to the car  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 07 October 2012, 15:16:42
Omega wouldnt start this morning, so the battery is now on charge ......... however I'm not using the car now as me and the other half have swapped cars. 

It has made sense to swap, as I'm doing more miles then him - all he does is drive the 15 miles to Derby on a Monday, pick up the works van, use that all week, then drive 15 miles home again on Friday - I'm doing 100-200 a week, and spending about £50 a month on LPG, whereas his car runs on free fuel (filtered wasted cooking oil).  I dont actually *need* a massive estate car during the week, the Cavalier has a big enough boot to cope with the pushchair and the weekly shop - before the Omega I had an Astra Convertible  and that had no issues with boot space either.

So I'm now pootling about in our faithful old Cavalier 1.7TD, with lovely heated leather seats, and Phill is using the Omega - and a tank of fuel in the Omega now lasts 5-6 weeks instead of 2 - kerching!  :y

However, he did book the car in with a garage last week, and he had the oil seal done (as it was piddling oil all over the floor of the storeroom where its parked at work all week), the key fob reprogrammed and the handbrake adjusted - total cost £225 inc labour and parts, which doesnt sound too bad tbh.

Anyway, here's a pic of my new daily hack, after I spent 3hrs cleaning and polishing after she passed her MOT last month - she don't scrub up too bad for a 17yr old Cavalier  8)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff317/claireusher/IMAG2513.jpg)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 October 2012, 18:29:16
Yup, that old Chavalier scrubs up well :y. Stunning, in fact.

Even if it does stink like a chippy ;D

:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 October 2012, 18:38:55
Mine doesnt scrub up nearly so well,but it definitely stinks like a chippy.Constantly feel hungry driving it. ;D
Is that the genuine number plate for the car btw ? If so its  8) 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2012, 18:46:36
Made the bracket for one injector rail, and cut a template ready for tother side. That'll be tomorrows job now its nearly dark ::) might even paint the reversing sensors :-\

Note to self: clear all the crap out of the garage then I can work indoors with heat and light and stuff ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 07 October 2012, 23:58:59
Quote from: Albitz on 07 October 2012, 18:38:55
Mine doesnt scrub up nearly so well,but it definitely stinks like a chippy.Constantly feel hungry driving it. ;D
Is that the genuine number plate for the car btw ? If so its  8) 8)

Lol, I bought the plate as a prezzy for Phill in 2008, previously the car was on an M plate.

She smells more like a chicken bbq then a chippy - remember, chip shops dont change their oil, the just get the fish heads and batter out then top it up again lol

We get our oil from pubs and cafe's - you soon find out where not to eat after seeing their oil  ;-)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 08 October 2012, 00:04:22
I was getting free oil from a chip shop but it was an absolute sod to filter and even then I was changing fuel filters (at £15 a pop) every 500 miles.I currently have about 250 litres of superb quality oil (bought from "Cathy,s" previous owner) and the car runs great on it and Ive just changed the filter after 1500 miles,which to me is acceptable. :y
Dont know where Im going to find that quality of oil when my stock runs out though. :(
One local chip shop gave a me a cubie full of the stuff they had just changed,and it was so thick & greasy I couldnt even pour it out.Had to shake it and bang the sides to shift it. :o ;D.....I havent been back their for chips since. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 08 October 2012, 00:07:10
Looks the the car behind the Cavalier is from back to the future  if that makes sense lol :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 08 October 2012, 00:09:02
We made our own flyers offering £3 per 20L of decent veg oil.
Got one decent new source, plus our old regulars.
Its worth approaching your local pubs, restaurants and cafes, places like Bookers pay them
£2 for old 20L tubs, so if you can match or beat it your sorted :-)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 08 October 2012, 00:10:01
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 08 October 2012, 00:07:10
Looks the the car behind the Cavalier is from back to the future  if that makes sense lol :y

It is, we've got two of them  8)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 08 October 2012, 00:11:31
I have done a bit of legwork locally but not put any great effort in as yet.Will have to soon.LOcal pub/restaurant is good but the landlord uses the oil for biofuel for his own car.Like the idea of flyers,might give that a go. :y

Ive heard plenty of stories about Bookers. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 October 2012, 01:10:30
Drove the Omega to & from Solihull .. twice. 26mpg @ 75mph after fixing the multirams - better than 18mpg before!

Now just need to buy a clutch & gear position sensor for the M3  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 October 2012, 11:04:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 October 2012, 01:10:30
Drove the Omega to & from Solihull .. twice. 26mpg @ 75mph after fixing the multirams - better than 18mpg before!

Now just need to buy a clutch & gear position sensor for the M3  :'(

Ouch,that could hurt ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 October 2012, 11:35:31
Quote from: henryd on 08 October 2012, 11:04:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 October 2012, 01:10:30
Drove the Omega to & from Solihull .. twice. 26mpg @ 75mph after fixing the multirams - better than 18mpg before!

Now just need to buy a clutch & gear position sensor for the M3  :'(

Ouch,that could hurt ???

Clutch and sensor will hurt less than the alternative - which is, according to the forums, a new gearbox @ £6k+VAT!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 October 2012, 11:40:57
Could you not replace it with a 'normal' box if the worst case actually happened  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 October 2012, 12:35:03
Yep - manual conversion with a good used Getrag box would probably be cheaper if it is the synchro ring gone; although there was no crunching so I suspect it's not that and it's actually the clutch and/or gear position sensor.. I hope.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2012, 19:05:46
OCD got the better of me. I had to change the bulbs that illuminated the centre and drivers vents on the Silver Bullet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 October 2012, 19:09:25
Booked the M3 in to have the gear position sensor changed (s/hand known good sensor + fitting is less than the part from BMW..) next week.

Remembered that I really need to change the stat in the Omega as it's not getting up to temperature when the outside temp is <10C and on the motorway.. then decided I'm too scared to touch it right now just in case I break my last available car! :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2012, 19:12:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 October 2012, 19:09:25
Booked the M3 in to have the gear position sensor changed (s/hand known good sensor + fitting is less than the part from BMW..) next week.

Remembered that I really need to change the stat in the Omega as it's not getting up to temperature when the outside temp is <10C and on the motorway.. then decided I'm too scared to touch it right now just in case I break my last available car! :-[
I get like that ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 09 October 2012, 19:15:03
Was going to change the stat on my Omega today and then realised I have the wrong one. ::)
Ripped the dash to pieces on the breaker to retrieve the ariel lead,dismantled the front seats to remove all the leather and upholstery from them,removed a few other odds & ends from it
Changed the Battery on the Chavalier as it didnt want to start,suspect it may be driaing the battery but we shall see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: smithpa7 on 09 October 2012, 19:29:25
Dis Pack changed. The car was running really rough.

The dis pack looked like it had exploded :( :(

No leak in the scuttle above it. So just failed after 13 years, not too bad :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 October 2012, 19:35:39
Left home just after 4am and drove it to Peterborough and back to sort out the collection (by my lad) of my new van now it's equipped and a load of stock. Then drove home with 2 meetings on way and walked the dog... I was still home before midday ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 09 October 2012, 23:26:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 October 2012, 19:12:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 October 2012, 19:09:25
Booked the M3 in to have the gear position sensor changed (s/hand known good sensor + fitting is less than the part from BMW..) next week.

Remembered that I really need to change the stat in the Omega as it's not getting up to temperature when the outside temp is <10C and on the motorway.. then decided I'm too scared to touch it right now just in case I break my last available car! :-[
I get like that ;D

Mine only seem to break when it IS the only available car. ;D ahaha! I can laugh now. :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 09 October 2012, 23:26:39
Mot was today by the way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: John-R on 10 October 2012, 10:36:22
Posted separate about this, but I finally removed the Power Sounder and hit it with a hammer.
Batteries actually looked OK - no leaks - but as advised by EVERYONE on here - time it went after it started beeping when ignition switched off.

Secondly. I want to prevent my coil pack from disintegrating from the usual water drips from the scuttle.
I notice the bottom seal on the windscreen has come away which I believe may not help the problem.
What's the best stuff to use to re-seal it ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:40:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D

It's a 3.2 Elite saloon, which needs a bit of work.  A good friend of mine has been after one for a while, but doesn't have a very big budget, so I'm hoping to get it back up to it's former glory and then let him have it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 October 2012, 15:04:11
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:40:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D

It's a 3.2 Elite saloon, which needs a bit of work.  A good friend of mine has been after one for a while, but doesn't have a very big budget, so I'm hoping to get it back up to it's former glory and then let him have it.  :y

Nice one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 10 October 2012, 16:38:06
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:40:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D

It's a 3.2 Elite saloon, which needs a bit of work.  A good friend of mine has been after one for a while, but doesn't have a very big budget, so he can go fook himself,Im going to break it.  :y

Thought so. ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 October 2012, 17:52:37
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 16:38:06
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:40:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D

It's a 3.2 Elite saloon, which needs a bit of work.  A good friend of mine has been after one for a while, but doesn't have a very big budget, so he can go fook himself,Im going to break it.  :y

Thought so. ::) ;D ;D

PMSL ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2012, 18:05:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 October 2012, 23:26:39
Mot was today by the way.
One assumes it may have passed?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 October 2012, 18:11:49
Quote from: John-R on 10 October 2012, 10:36:22
Posted separate about this, but I finally removed the Power Sounder and hit it with a hammer.
Batteries actually looked OK - no leaks - but as advised by EVERYONE on here - time it went after it started beeping when ignition switched off.

Secondly. I want to prevent my coil pack from disintegrating from the usual water drips from the scuttle.
I notice the bottom seal on the windscreen has come away which I believe may not help the problem.
What's the best stuff to use to re-seal it ?

Apparently using the hammer on it is quite satisfying  :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 10 October 2012, 19:15:04
Swapped battery on the Cavalier for a freshly charged one again.Fresh one is now flat as a witches tit a few hours later.Looks very like I have a battery drain to track down. :( Shouldnt be that much on  Diesel to drain the battery I wouldnt have thought. :-\
Removed the dispack from the breaker.
Drove my own Omega,and wondered what the humming noise is which seems to be coming from n/s/r,which goes away when the brake pedal is depressed.Sticky caliper/worn pads/handbrake shoes or linkage come adrift and stuck somewhere ? :-\
Not a good day all in.Nothing constructive achieved really. :(
Also spent quite a while in supermarket car parks,which never exactly cheers me up. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 10 October 2012, 19:37:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 October 2012, 18:05:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 October 2012, 23:26:39
Mot was today by the way.
One assumes it may have passed?
Aaeye. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 10 October 2012, 20:11:16
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 19:15:04
Swapped battery on the Cavalier for a freshly charged one again.Fresh one is now flat as a witches tit a few hours later.Looks very like I have a battery drain to track down. :( Shouldnt be that much on  Diesel to drain the battery I wouldnt have thought. :-\
Removed the dispack from the breaker.
Drove my own Omega,and wondered what the humming noise is which seems to be coming from n/s/r,which goes away when the brake pedal is depressed.Sticky caliper/worn pads/handbrake shoes or linkage come adrift and stuck somewhere ? :-\
Not a good day all in.Nothing constructive achieved really. :(
Also spent quite a while in supermarket car parks,which never exactly cheers me up. :-X
Glowplugs? Not unknown for the contacts in a diesel's glowplug relay to weld themselves together.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 10 October 2012, 20:22:54
Might be worth a look,thanks. Im a newbie with diesels tbh. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 October 2012, 22:36:11
As it's a Cavalier i'd check the boot lamp switch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 10 October 2012, 22:41:33
Will check that too,cheers. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 10:18:45
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 16:38:06
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:40:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D

It's a 3.2 Elite saloon, which needs a bit of work.  A good friend of mine has been after one for a while, but doesn't have a very big budget, so he can go fook himself,Im going to break it.  :y

Thought so. ::) ;D ;D

That will, of course, be plan B if the car turns out to be too far gone...  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 October 2012, 10:48:45
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 22:41:33
Will check that too,cheers. :y
If you need another pair of eyes/a hand, give me a shout ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Radar on 11 October 2012, 11:28:19
Changed the dispack - (don't want to do that again in a hurry) and removed the power sounder. It got dark so will have to follow with assembling back wipers/scuttle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 11:45:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 October 2012, 10:48:45
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 22:41:33
Will check that too,cheers. :y
If you need another pair of eyes/a hand, give me a shout ;)

Will do Paul.Thanks. :y

Im suspecting the alternator.Twiglet had very similar problems with the car a couple of years ago* and it turned out to be the alternator.I think the alternator has about 5 weeks warranty left,which could be handy,as they are pretty expensive I believe.
Have unplugged the bootlight switch,so will see if that helps.I noticed just now that the dash lights stay lit (dimly) when I take the key out,dont know if that points to anything ?
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1296594685/0*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 12:36:23
I just tried using a jump lead from the battery negative to the engine block.It seemed to spark a lot  (which was a bit of a surprise) but the engine turned over as normal and it fired up straight away.This leads me to think it has an earthing problem ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 October 2012, 12:58:07
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 12:36:23
I just tried using a jump lead from the battery negative to the engine block.It seemed to spark a lot  (which was a bit of a surprise) but the engine turned over as normal and it fired up straight away.This leads me to think it has an earthing problem ?

Battery neg to engine block shouldn't spark at all so yes check earth points on body and lump :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 13:02:52
I think I will have a look at the engine earth strap first and then go from there. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 14:17:58
Or I would if it had one. :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 14:37:52
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 14:17:58
Or I would if it had one. :D ;D

I suspect you may have found the problem then...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 14:40:43
Well,I certainly couldnt find an engine earth strap.Maybe an old fashioned concept ? My Viva definitely had one. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2012, 14:40:56
Ahh, the old "grounding through the throttle cable" trick. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 14:42:20
Might try fitting an earth strap from the engine to the chassis,and if it solves it,all well & good. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 14:45:08
There should be one that goes from the engine block to the n/s/f chassis leg... flat braided steel, about 5 inches long.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 14:48:19
Couldnt see it,but will have another look.Hopefully before I go to work. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 14:51:15
Should be easy to see from underneath.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 15:00:07
Found it. :y...........it hasnt just broken,its melted through at the point where it bolts onto the gearbox.Looks like someone has been at it with an oxy-acetlene torch. :o
That explains the "bad earth" problem,but why has it melted ? Its not a little 2 mm wire. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 15:04:56
Well I guess it's 1 of 2 reasons...

1.  The braids had started to break, and the current had less of a path, which caused it to overheat and melt.  Possibly combined with some arcing.

2.  The alternator is putting out to much current, and is burning things out.  The alternator I replaced on it 2 years ago was putting out over 17 amps.  However, after I replaced it I checked all the wiring, and everything was ok.

Have you checked the output at the alternator yet?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 15:41:00
Nope.How dodatden ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 October 2012, 17:30:12
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 15:41:00
Nope.How dodatden ?

Fix that earth then run t'engine and check output voltage from alternator main lead :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 October 2012, 17:31:11
Thanks Henry.Will do. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 October 2012, 17:41:29
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 17:31:11
Thanks Henry.Will do. :y

I suspect the lack of proper engine earth is the cause of you seeing 17v of charge ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 17:57:34
Quote from: henryd on 11 October 2012, 17:41:29
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 17:31:11
Thanks Henry.Will do. :y

I suspect the lack of proper engine earth is the cause of you seeing 17v of charge ;)

Don't know Henry.  I checked the earth straps before I replaced the alternator, and they were fine back then (this was 2 years ago).  Fitted new alternator which provided charging voltage of 14.4v.  I managed to return the original alternator under warranty to the supplier, and they confirmed it was faulty.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 18:05:07
Just realised in my post #3526 above, I was rabbiting on about the alternator producing 17 amps. Of course, I meant volts... Been one of those days...  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 October 2012, 19:04:26
Quote from: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 17:57:34
Quote from: henryd on 11 October 2012, 17:41:29
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 17:31:11
Thanks Henry.Will do. :y

I suspect the lack of proper engine earth is the cause of you seeing 17v of charge ;)

Don't know Henry.  I checked the earth straps before I replaced the alternator, and they were fine back then (this was 2 years ago).  Fitted new alternator which provided charging voltage of 14.4v.  I managed to return the original alternator under warranty to the supplier, and they confirmed it was faulty.  :-\

Aye, it may be goosed but it still needs that earth back on :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 11 October 2012, 20:58:52
Replaced the interior from my CDX to my GLS today, including carpet and sound proofing due to a blocked scuttle drain, I really don't want to do that again ever :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 October 2012, 23:10:44
Found this buried at the back of the garage....

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121011_230635_zps6c5cad03.jpg)

Even seems to be the right colour ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 11 October 2012, 23:40:59
Today I fitted a new aeriel lead (kickpanel to headunit) thanks to Albitz and now have a radio again, though only took me 15 minutes to fit as I routed it differently this time.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Drift Tramp on 12 October 2012, 01:31:50
Pulled the engine out of my skyline today. Forge time me thinks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: phill osey on 12 October 2012, 12:05:30
Lee here, I personally have done nothing  :P

but Phil has been playing about under the bonnet, and found out that the cause of 1 of our problems is the crank sensor... now off to find out which type we have, as someone told us there are 2 different ones... then find where we can get one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 12 October 2012, 12:12:55
Quote from: phill osey on 12 October 2012, 12:05:30
Lee here, I personally have done nothing  :P

but Phil has been playing about under the bonnet, and found out that the cause of 1 of our problems is the crank sensor... now off to find out which type we have, as someone told us there are 2 different ones... then find where we can get one

Buy it from a Vauxhall dealer,pattern ones are'nt worth the pain :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: phill osey on 12 October 2012, 12:42:11
Yep Phil just ordered one from the local Vx dealer, thanks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 October 2012, 15:43:04
Annoying creak creak from above my head while driving  ::) the sunroof blind is closed so it must be that  ::) being so quiet in the elite you can hear any pin drop so to fix this creak a nice cardboard wedge stopped all trace of it  :) Least its not the droplinks this time  :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 12 October 2012, 20:15:30
Took my 2000,,,,2.2 miggy for a m.o.t.today a month before it was due..passed with flying colours for the fifth year running with no advises...just goes to show what good servicing does for the car..well chuffed 13 months ticket....yes get in there.. :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2012, 21:03:00
Quote from: yar244 on 12 October 2012, 20:15:30
Took my 2000,,,,2.2 miggy for a m.o.t.today a month before it was due..passed with flying colours for the fifth year running with no advises...just goes to show what good servicing does for the car..well chuffed 13 months ticket....yes get in there.. :D :y
Excellent :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 12 October 2012, 22:22:26
Quote from: yar244 on 12 October 2012, 20:15:30
Took my 2000,,,,2.2 miggy for a m.o.t.today a month before it was due..passed with flying colours for the fifth year running with no advises...just goes to show what good servicing does for the car..well chuffed 13 months ticket....yes get in there.. :D :y






Five consecutive Passes with NO advisories?........on an Omega? :o     You don't suffer from OCD by any chance do you? :D ;D
Well Done! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 October 2012, 22:35:37
Did a quick pedal trick after the EML came on ::) 0420 as expected so nothing major :-X

Not sure how long I'll be able to put up with the light though ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 October 2012, 22:46:49
 :D if it stays on long enough, the bulb will blow and that'll be another job jobbed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 October 2012, 22:48:28
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 October 2012, 22:35:37
Did a quick pedal trick after the EML came on ::) 0420 as expected so nothing major :-X

Not sure how long I'll be able to put up with the light though ::)
Not trying hard enough. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 October 2012, 22:55:34
If you really try you can make it flash randomly, which will make it blow sooner 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 October 2012, 22:58:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 October 2012, 22:48:28
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 October 2012, 22:35:37
Did a quick pedal trick after the EML came on ::) 0420 as expected so nothing major :-X

Not sure how long I'll be able to put up with the light though ::)
Not trying hard enough. ;)
Had to be a little more sensible with the hound in the back and also the cheapo rear tyres I'm running on, although I'm building confidence with them as they aren't as bad as I first thought ::)

I'm surprised actually after Tuesday's early morning run out to Peterborough :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 October 2012, 08:23:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 October 2012, 22:48:28
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 October 2012, 22:35:37
Did a quick pedal trick after the EML came on ::) 0420 as expected so nothing major :-X

Not sure how long I'll be able to put up with the light though ::)
Not trying hard enough. ;)
I told you he was Miss Daisy :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 13 October 2012, 10:04:55
Today I am mostly reflecting on the costs for keeping Omega for next 12 months and whether to gamble on not changing cambelt for another year (it has done 25000 miles on belt in 4 years) which I know on here is equivalent of serious crime.

2 tyres needed,
geometry issue also related to above
fog light switch,
main service,
roll bar rattle to look at
plus cam belt

but also to consider

I am still running on patched up back box which has just got through MOT
Still having CID troubles (I do have a spare but getting sick of this issue of changeout almost every year)

As always I suppose I will end up doing the lot but tempting to move on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2012, 10:20:31
Quote from: pscocoa on 13 October 2012, 10:04:55
2 tyres needed, Wear and tear, service item.
geometry issue also related to above, Wear and tear, again probably a service item given the state of the roads
fog light switch, Peanuts, and available seperately from the main switch, although removing requires patience.
main service,  Service item.
roll bar rattle to look at, Droplinks again practically a service item due to the roads
plus cam belt, Definitely a service item.


I am still running on patched up back box which has just got through MOT. Wear and Tear item, short journeys might not help.
Still having CID troubles (I do have a spare but getting sick of this issue of changeout almost every year) Aftermarket and replace CID with MID

Most of the above are regular sevicing jobs that the Omega needs to keep it happy :y Doing them will keep the car reliable for alot longer than not. You could do the small bits and skip the cambelt change, but then what happens if the belt goes  :-\ although the lottery there is not knowing...

The cost of these things is probably less than you could spend on sorting any issues on any car that you buy to replace it :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 13 October 2012, 10:37:16
thanks Al - a lot of good advice and objective thinking there - the MID might be an option - not sure why CIDs are giving problem several months after repair. They never completely fail just wonder if it is something else to do with wiring.

Will give it more thought.
Short journey issue is unavoidable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2012, 11:45:45
Best thing for the exhaust would be to wait until it falls off, then replace with good quality stainless, moisture from the short journeys would then become a much smaller issue  :y

Display issue could be a headunit problem if it's happening regularly, not sure how reliable they are tbh :-\ never had an Omega with a factory fitted radio...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 13 October 2012, 13:48:20
Did mine today. The original system was toast. It fell off in 3 bits. One of the centre boxes sounded like it was a bean tin full of ball bearings. A hole big enough to put a hammer handle in to. Borrowed a mates ramp and I even managed to get the cat to centre sections bolts out without snapping any!!! I did put a wee bit of heat into them though  :-[ :-[.Then I very cheekly fitted a second hand system I had lying around. Considering it went on in one piece and had been fitted to another car it fitted spot on!!!! So she's all nice and quiet again................. did sound nice with the blowing exhaust though  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 13 October 2012, 16:42:58
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 11:45:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 October 2012, 10:48:45
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 22:41:33
Will check that too,cheers. :y
If you need another pair of eyes/a hand, give me a shout ;)

Will do Paul.Thanks. :y

Im suspecting the alternator.Twiglet had very similar problems with the car a couple of years ago* and it turned out to be the alternator.I think the alternator has about 5 weeks warranty left,which could be handy,as they are pretty expensive I believe.
Have unplugged the bootlight switch,so will see if that helps.I noticed just now that the dash lights stay lit (dimly) when I take the key out,dont know if that points to anything ?
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1296594685/0*

Update. Replaced earth strap.Charged battery,car started and ran fine.Checked alternator output - 13 volts.Hopefully all sorted now. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 13 October 2012, 17:07:07
Quote from: Albitz on 13 October 2012, 16:42:58
Quote from: Albitz on 11 October 2012, 11:45:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 October 2012, 10:48:45
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 22:41:33
Will check that too,cheers. :y
If you need another pair of eyes/a hand, give me a shout ;)

Will do Paul.Thanks. :y

Im suspecting the alternator.Twiglet had very similar problems with the car a couple of years ago* and it turned out to be the alternator.I think the alternator has about 5 weeks warranty left,which could be handy,as they are pretty expensive I believe.
Have unplugged the bootlight switch,so will see if that helps.I noticed just now that the dash lights stay lit (dimly) when I take the key out,dont know if that points to anything ?
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1296594685/0*

Update. Replaced earth strap.Charged battery,car started and ran fine.Checked alternator output - 13 volts.Hopefully all sorted now. :)

Good news!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 13 October 2012, 17:07:42
Found out il be definitely needing a power steering pump!  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 13 October 2012, 17:24:21
Ive been trying to find some info on this Sam.The 2.5/3.0 isnt the same as the 2.6/3.2 pump,but I have a vague recollection that they could be swapped if the pipes were also swapped with the pump.
Im by no means certain though,so would need confirmation from someone who actaully knows what they are talking about. :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 October 2012, 18:40:20
Cleared the EML. I wonder how long for?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 13 October 2012, 19:07:13
Quote from: Albitz on 13 October 2012, 17:24:21
Ive been trying to find some info on this Sam.The 2.5/3.0 isnt the same as the 2.6/3.2 pump,but I have a vague recollection that they could be swapped if the pipes were also swapped with the pump.
Im by no means certain though,so would need confirmation from someone who actaully knows what they are talking about. :y ;D
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 13 October 2012, 19:49:12
Any more detailed info Mr Oracle ?  :) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2012, 19:58:15
Rubbed down and applied first coat of paint to my recently aquired parking sensors :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 13 October 2012, 21:57:31
Woo, Al's on the upgrades :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2012, 22:07:50
Aye  ::)

Have a few things ready to go and a few more to think through...

Watch this space :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 October 2012, 23:43:20
took front mudflaps off shed 4,got tired of hearing them scrap round every corner.
 while the wheels was off quick nose round and hay presto wishbones are kaput vertical bushes, not suprised as this shed was allegedlly well looked after by the previous owner. but hay ho its all fun... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 14 October 2012, 20:46:19
Embarrassed an Audi driver  :) ............the old girl wasn't at full pelt either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2012, 08:14:02
Drove it gently to Oxford and back.

Topped the Bullet up with oil, not sure if its leaking it or burning it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 15 October 2012, 12:03:27
Replaced the rattly steering idler, polished the headlight lenses, re-blacked the front bumper and grille plastics and removed the crappy cone filter.
Much quieter now and have more low down power again.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 15 October 2012, 12:24:37
Quote from: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 10:18:45
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 16:38:06
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:40:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D

It's a 3.2 Elite saloon, which needs a bit of work.  A good friend of mine has been after one for a while, but doesn't have a very big budget, so he can go fook himself,Im going to break it.  :y

Thought so. ::) ;D ;D

That will, of course, be plan B if the car turns out to be too far gone...  ;)

(Yesterday)... Picked up the 3.2 Elite saloon as planned.  Needs more work than I had hoped, but overall pretty happy with it.  Just need to find some time to start playing with it now...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 October 2012, 13:28:28
Quote from: twiglet on 15 October 2012, 12:24:37
Quote from: twiglet on 11 October 2012, 10:18:45
Quote from: Albitz on 10 October 2012, 16:38:06
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:40:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 October 2012, 14:17:53
Quote from: twiglet on 10 October 2012, 14:00:48
Bought another one!  ::) Collect it on Sunday...  ;D :y

What flavour this time ??? :D :D :D

It's a 3.2 Elite saloon, which needs a bit of work.  A good friend of mine has been after one for a while, but doesn't have a very big budget, so he can go fook himself,Im going to break it.  :y

Thought so. ::) ;D ;D

That will, of course, be plan B if the car turns out to be too far gone...  ;)

(Yesterday)... Picked up the 3.2 Elite saloon as planned.  Needs more work than I had hoped, but overall pretty happy with it.  Just need to find some time to start stripping it now...  ::)

You know it makes sense. :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 15 October 2012, 13:49:02
Taxed it. Yay!!!!! After the rollerskate it feels lovely  :-* car has responded well to the new exhaust as well. Tickover is smoother and hopefully i'll see a few extra mpg's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 October 2012, 12:24:29
Dropped the M3 off at a specialist so I can await the large bill to fix it :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 October 2012, 17:22:45
Big up for Kevin Wood for diagnosing a cooling fan problem with my 3.2 Elite. I visited him a week ago Sunday, and he kindly gave up his afternoon of rest to read the codes which identified the P0730 gearbox code. He also diagnosed a wiring problem which, unknown to me, was preventing the rear cooling fan from operating, on his advice I have soldered in a wire link which now allows the fan to operate normally, so again many thanks Kevin. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 October 2012, 18:07:46
In anticipation of its imminent replacement, I had been seriously considering breaking my car :'(

But, following some very positive comments on Sunday, and an interesting chat with young Josh, I've decided to spare it from such an indignant fate :) The plan is to retire it gracefully instead. I'll not be selling it though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2012, 19:00:57
For a plod, that white paintwork scrubs up well. Probably due to all the replacement panels
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:09:14
Removed front and rear bushes from a pair of brand new Lemforder wishbones.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 October 2012, 19:38:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:09:14
Removed front and rear bushes from a pair of brand new Lemforder wishbones.  :)

Now that is keen, at least I'm waiting until mine wear out! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:41:21
Quote from: Shackeng on 16 October 2012, 19:38:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:09:14
Removed front and rear bushes from a pair of brand new Lemforder wishbones.  :)

Now that is keen, at least I'm waiting until mine wear out! ::)

I've done that before on the DTi but it then costs you twice in Geo's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2012, 19:43:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:09:14
Removed front and rear bushes from a pair of brand new Lemforder wishbones.  :)
I'd be interested in your findings, as I have a not dissimilar setup :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 October 2012, 19:46:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2012, 19:00:57
For a plod, that white paintwork scrubs up well. Probably due to all the replacement panels

 :P

Washing it helps ::) and I'll have you know all four doors are original :-X

May cover it in sticky backed plastic to protect the car park dinks :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: phill osey on 16 October 2012, 19:49:08
Drove it, Twice in 1 day lol

Lee
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:59:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2012, 19:43:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:09:14
Removed front and rear bushes from a pair of brand new Lemforder wishbones.  :)
I'd be interested in your findings, as I have a not dissimilar setup :y
Probably won't be fitted this side of Christmas as I still have to purchase the springs and top mounts, although I do now have the B4's, front and rear polly's and HD droplinks sitting in the boot!  8)
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Post by: twiglet on 16 October 2012, 20:04:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:59:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2012, 19:43:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 19:09:14
Removed front and rear bushes from a pair of brand new Lemforder wishbones.  :)
I'd be interested in your findings, as I have a not dissimilar setup :y
Probably won't be fitted this side of Christmas as I still have to purchase the springs and top mounts, although I do now have the B4's, front and rear polly's and HD droplinks sitting in the boot!  8)

Andy, clear out your inbox...  :y
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Post by: Entwood on 16 October 2012, 20:16:54
Full breather clean and oil & filter change ....  :)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 20:31:06
Quote from: twiglet on 16 October 2012, 20:04:02
Andy, clear out your inbox...  :y

Done... and pulled the chain!
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 October 2012, 00:07:29
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2012, 20:31:06
Quote from: twiglet on 16 October 2012, 20:04:02
Andy, clear out your inbox...  :y

Done... and pulled the chain!

Don't forget the air freshener. :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 17 October 2012, 09:01:07
Yesterday I refitted the interior and the Elite leather, everything except the dash was removed, cleaned, polished and replaced. Smells like a tarts handbag now ;D
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Post by: pscocoa on 18 October 2012, 12:16:18
Just updating on post last week have now bitten the bullet and had cam belt done £270, service £100, 1 tyre £130 (could have got it cheaper elsewhere but let dealer do it as trade off on service) giving me MOT (fog light sorted prior to retest). Hope I can dodge problems til this time next year.
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Post by: petec on 18 October 2012, 16:39:24
took out the rad, plastic welded a small crack in side tank, degunked the engine, put it back together (success, no more leaking antifreeze))  oil and filter change gave it a wash, took it for MOT which it sailed through yet again ;D ;D ;D. oh, and put petrol in it :( :( :( :(.
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Post by: albitz on 18 October 2012, 17:11:03
Changed front & rear pads.N/s rear caliper has a sticky piston,which made it a bit of a chore and now there is a burning smell from the area,so will have to swap the caliper for another in the near future.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 October 2012, 21:42:18
Furry vinyl arrived today 8)

So had a little play...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121018_213141_zps26151a9e.jpg)

Door trims look promising, but not entirely convinced by the dash panels :-\
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Post by: henryd on 19 October 2012, 09:26:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 October 2012, 21:42:18
Furry vinyl arrived today 8)

So had a little play...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121018_213141_zps26151a9e.jpg)

Door trims look promising, but not entirely convinced by the dash panels :-\

They been Flocked Al ?,mate of mine has his own business doing that and looks good in the right place :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 October 2012, 09:53:23
Alcantara :y door trims have worked well, but dash could use a rethink :-\

Not being an upholsterer, it's a fair effort, but the dash panels aren't quite as neat as they perhaps should be..too many curves ::)
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Post by: aaronjb on 19 October 2012, 20:11:09
Picked up the M3 from CPC Performance Engineering in Amersham. £320 lighter but at least the gearbox works again (and better than before, I think)!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 October 2012, 20:42:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 October 2012, 20:11:09
Picked up the M3 from CPC Performance Engineering in Amersham. £320 lighter but at least the gearbox works again (and better than before, I think)!

I think I would be quite be quite pleased with that bill given what it could of come too ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 October 2012, 20:58:58
Quote from: henryd on 19 October 2012, 20:42:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 October 2012, 20:11:09
Picked up the M3 from CPC Performance Engineering in Amersham. £320 lighter but at least the gearbox works again (and better than before, I think)!

I think I would be quite be quite pleased with that bill given what it could of come too ::)

Very pleased, really! The replacement sensor was £50 for a secondhand low mileage sensor from a car that suffered SMG pump failure, vs. nearly £300 for the sensor alone from BMW..
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 October 2012, 21:04:26
Lucky escape there Aaron :y
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Post by: DaveA on 19 October 2012, 21:37:28
   replaced rear brake pads. Two new tyres fitted. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 October 2012, 13:28:19
That sounds nice and cheap aaronjb :y
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Post by: dbug on 20 October 2012, 14:27:49
Lazy day - sweet fa  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 20 October 2012, 14:40:05
Cleaned a second hand inlet manifold for the DTi ready for tackling the job...
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Post by: aaronjb on 20 October 2012, 18:31:37
Waxoyl'd the Dax chassis - folks here weren't kidding when they said you need a bucket of hot water else the stuff solidifies to tar.. also that it goes everywhere!

Then went to Halfords for a pressure washer to get all the black off the driveway  :-[ :-[ :-[

[edit] Oh, and put the Goodyear Ultragrip-8 winter tyres back on the Elite.. so much more pleasant in the handing department than the wide 17's. Probably wouldn't make as much difference if I actually fixed the wishbone bushes, mind  :-[
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 October 2012, 18:42:05
One job at a time :y

Prepared four door pockets ready for painting.  About to sit down and pre wire the MID connections, as it's easier to do these things ahead of time rather than trying to rush through as you fit them ::)
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Post by: omegod on 20 October 2012, 18:53:42
Treated all the exaust joints to their seasonal pasting but didn't cure the front end exhaust leak so fanimold gasket it is . Also spotted a breather pipe was split and nicked one of a 2.5 sintra at the scrappies
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Post by: doz on 20 October 2012, 19:19:47
Washed it..........actually that's not true I watched as group of Latvia's did it I  just made sure they didn't miss a bit. Got a free air freshener as well because I'm special  ::) ::) 
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 20 October 2012, 19:33:05
took 'Morticia' back to the garage in Derby that changed the oil seal the other week because its p'ing oil out again  >:(

Anyone got a box of matches..........

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 October 2012, 19:41:04
I know it's nearly November, but you cannot go around torching garages just because they're rubbish ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 20 October 2012, 20:12:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 October 2012, 19:41:04
I know it's nearly November, but you cannot go around torching garages just because they're rubbish ::)

I was referring to the car........     ;)

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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 October 2012, 20:16:47
I'd never have guessed :P
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Post by: symes on 20 October 2012, 20:27:40
Well today did rocker cover gaskets/breathers and then cleaned interior up.Will clean car next year  :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 October 2012, 21:52:36
MOT'd the bike, then took it for a little 65m ride - was flipping slippery this morning in the rain, so I came home ;D

Washed TBE and gave the bike the pressure washer, then started tidying up the garage after last weekend's ordeal.

This evening, nothing mechanical, programming in a new report for my brother's stock system.
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Post by: Manual Elite V6 on 20 October 2012, 22:40:57
Gave the Omega one last clean before putting it up for sale, really don't want to sell it but I cannot afford to keep two cars and couldn't stop myself from buying a really clean Cavalier GSi for a good price pretty much on my doorstep.
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Post by: feeutfo on 20 October 2012, 23:55:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 October 2012, 21:52:36
MOT'd the bike, then took it for a little 65m ride - was flipping slippery this morning in the rain, so I came home ;D

Washed TBE and gave the bike the pressure washer, then started tidying up the garage after last weekend's ordeal.

This evening, nothing mechanical, programming in a new report for my brother's stock system.
Hmmm, pressure washing bikes. Hmmm...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2012, 09:51:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 October 2012, 23:55:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 October 2012, 21:52:36
MOT'd the bike, then took it for a little 65m ride - was flipping slippery this morning in the rain, so I came home ;D

Washed TBE and gave the bike the pressure washer, then started tidying up the garage after last weekend's ordeal.

This evening, nothing mechanical, programming in a new report for my brother's stock system.
Hmmm, pressure washing bikes. Hmmm...
Not at close range (learnt that ages ago, when my Kawasaki became an awasaki ;D), although the area where the centre stand once was had it from about 1m away, as was caked in it from the oil leak.
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Post by: Jimbob on 21 October 2012, 15:55:38
Fixed the loose side skirt on Big Blue, thanks to some replacement clips from Elite Pete (cheers matey)

1 broken clip, 1 detatched clip, 2 missing clips!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2012, 16:33:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 21 October 2012, 15:55:38
Fixed the loose side skirt on Big Blue, thanks to some replacement clips from Elite Pete (cheers matey)

1 broken clip, 1 detatched clip, 2 missing clips!
About time too, slacker :P
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Post by: Jimbob on 21 October 2012, 16:37:22
I know, been meaning to do it for ages!
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Post by: bootie on 21 October 2012, 17:03:07
Spent the day changing out the fuel pump set up on the Carlton, cleaned up and painted the mounting plate, fitted new filter, known working pump and just cleaned and painted the regulator as well. Went to check the electrics before re-installing only to find I had left my multi meter on for the last month and no PP9 battery's in the house....... Damn!
As it's Sunday, there's nothing open here so time to take a rest and enjoy the sun for a wee while!
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 October 2012, 18:39:35
Washed the M3, checked the tyre pressures.. noticed that the front left isn't holding pressure well - it didn't with the previous tyres either which probably means the rim is hideously corroded on the bead. D'oh.
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Post by: pauls on 21 October 2012, 18:52:11
Didnt do anything today but yesterday had 3ltr cams fitted to my 2.6 and I must say what a nice power increase dont know by how much but does feel healthy :y :y
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Post by: Mr Hagon on 21 October 2012, 19:28:49
Yesterday I cleaned the inside of the windows as they were misting up too easily.  I then wrecked my arm pushing it deep into the scuttle to find the usual accumulation of damp tree based crud.  So, out came the piece of cable I keep for this job, cleaned the drain hole and poured a load of water to rinse out the scuttle.

Result - I now have a nice clean scuttle and windows that should resist misting up  :y.
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Post by: albitz on 21 October 2012, 20:07:54
Quote from: pauls on 21 October 2012, 18:52:11
Didnt do anything today but yesterday had 3ltr cams fitted to my 2.6 and I must say what a nice power increase dont know by how much but does feel healthy :y :y

Result. :y.......I think it should be 15 - 20 bhp ?
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Post by: symes on 21 October 2012, 20:43:08
Went to scrap yard today with a mate to get bits for his passat-saw a miggy 2.5 elite P/fl with front smash :o BUT got new MAF and new ICV £10  :y :y
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 October 2012, 21:11:30
Quote from: pauls on 21 October 2012, 18:52:11
Didnt do anything today but yesterday had 3ltr cams fitted to my 2.6 and I must say what a nice power increase dont know by how much but does feel healthy :y :y

If did feel a lot better than the last time I drove it..... :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 October 2012, 22:39:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 October 2012, 18:39:35
Washed the M3, checked the tyre pressures.. noticed that the front left isn't holding pressure well - it didn't with the previous tyres either which probably means the rim is hideously corroded on the bead. D'oh.
run flats?  ...mmmno probably not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 October 2012, 22:46:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 October 2012, 22:39:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 October 2012, 18:39:35
Washed the M3, checked the tyre pressures.. noticed that the front left isn't holding pressure well - it didn't with the previous tyres either which probably means the rim is hideously corroded on the bead. D'oh.
run flats?  ...mmmno probably not.

Nah, Michelin PS2 - the previous Accelera Alpha's went flat (more quickly) too, so I figure the bead is in an awful state and there wasn't enough tyre sealant applied.. I'll pop back to the tyre place and see if they'll try and reseal it.
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Post by: YZ250 on 21 October 2012, 23:00:57
Filled it up with £90 of fuel and promptly emptied it again towing the pikey van 200 miles back from Devon.  ::) ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2012, 01:47:45
Cleaned up a large chunk of loom ready for a separate project :-X. My soldering also seems to be improving...
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Post by: TheBoy on 22 October 2012, 08:39:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 October 2012, 22:46:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 October 2012, 22:39:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 October 2012, 18:39:35
Washed the M3, checked the tyre pressures.. noticed that the front left isn't holding pressure well - it didn't with the previous tyres either which probably means the rim is hideously corroded on the bead. D'oh.
run flats?  ...mmmno probably not.

Nah, Michelin PS2 - the previous Accelera Alpha's went flat (more quickly) too, so I figure the bead is in an awful state and there wasn't enough tyre sealant applied.. I'll pop back to the tyre place and see if they'll try and reseal it.
The tyre place, as a matter of course, should have seen any imperfections, and tidied it up >:(

Bloody cowboys
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Post by: Kai on 22 October 2012, 09:33:48
Destroyed it :(
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Post by: henryd on 22 October 2012, 09:34:32
Quote from: Kai on 22 October 2012, 09:33:48
Destroyed it :(

 :o how come ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kai on 22 October 2012, 09:36:05
my car must look like a parking space, now i need to know wether its fixable or cut all ties and get rid  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 22 October 2012, 22:07:23
Kai, what ya done..?
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Post by: RobG on 22 October 2012, 23:08:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 October 2012, 22:07:23
Kai, what ya done..?
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=108514.0 :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 23 October 2012, 20:05:39
Looked after the issue of heater fan that didn't work in all degree but the fourth only. Found the faulty of speed controller resistor of the fan. Sorted out.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2012, 20:24:46
Jumped in TBE to go to work. Sod it, out of gas, so had to fill it.

Jumped in the Bullet this evening. Sod it, out of gas, so had to fill it.

Grrrrr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 23 October 2012, 20:28:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2012, 20:24:46
Jumped in TBE to go to work. Sod it, out of gas, so had to fill it.

Jumped in the Bullet this evening. Sod it, out of gas, so had to fill it.

Grrrrr

On the bright side, they're now both filled  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 23 October 2012, 20:29:27
Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 October 2012, 20:28:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2012, 20:24:46
Jumped in TBE to go to work. Sod it, out of gas, so had to fill it.

Jumped in the Bullet this evening. Sod it, out of gas, so had to fill it.

Grrrrr

On the bright side, they're now both filled  :y

With TB's usual mpg figures... not for long...  ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 23 October 2012, 20:48:58
It reminded me, again, how much I still love my car. :) :y


...And the Mrs of course.  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 26 October 2012, 13:44:34
'Morticia' is coming home this afternoon after being left at the garage in Derby all week, turns out the extra oil leak (in addition to the rear main seal) was the gasket on one of the breather pipes which had failed.

Any more problems, and I will be getting rid and buying a Renault Grand Scenic.........    >:(

Claire
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Post by: martin42 on 26 October 2012, 15:32:26
just changed temp sender on the escort,5 min job and gauge now works  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 October 2012, 17:04:00
These, mostly 8)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121028_165610_zpsa7bafbb9.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121028_165719_zpsc6b60540.jpg)

Only got to swap the lower pockets from tother door cards and job is jobbed :y
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Post by: geoffr70 on 28 October 2012, 19:21:32
Changed passenger side cam cover gasket, yay lucky me! I should've persevered when u did the drivers side but was being lazy. It's flipping awkward with the stupid cable tray, anyway it was getting dark so I've got to reassemble tomorrow, yay!!!! And to top the lot when I'd finished the roller shutter door got jammed, tried to eat itself, and popped off its clamps on the roller, great! I somehow managed to fix that with my octopus arms. Stick with an up and over!I want to punch mr vauxhall, i can think of better ways to route stuff
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Post by: PhilRich on 28 October 2012, 21:46:23
Quote from: ex taxi al on 28 October 2012, 17:04:00
These, mostly 8)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121028_165610_zpsa7bafbb9.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20121028_165719_zpsc6b60540.jpg)

Only got to swap the lower pockets from tother door cards and job is jobbed :y





They look REALLY smart Al :y
Details on exactly what you've used would be great!  :-*
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 October 2012, 22:45:58
For the armrest and cubby hole:
1. Scraper.
2. 200 wet and dry.
3. 400 wet and dry.
4. 800 wet and dry.
5. 1200 wet and dry.
6. 1500 wet and dry.

About 4 coats of Tamiya Colour for Plastics TS29 Semi Gloss Black. Runs, if any, flatted with 800 wet and dry, sanding between coats 1500 wet and dry.

For the trim panel:

Alcantara, stuck on with Evostick general purpose fabric adhesive.

The plastic pins/rivets are carefully ground back with a Dremel, and refitted using Pozi Panhead Stainless Self tappers, 8x1/2, with M5 washers. Double up the washers on the trim strip otherwise the screw tips push through.

I use the Tamiya paints rather than Helfrods as they cover better and are alot more consistant.
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Post by: PhilRich on 29 October 2012, 11:11:59
Excellent, concise write-up Al thanks very much! :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2012, 17:00:11
Sanded and polished the headlights on the DTi, hopefully with some better quality bulbs fitted as well the road won't look quite so yellow!
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Post by: adey2 on 31 October 2012, 17:11:27
just been to reditch to get my car on the lpg register as insurance throwing a tis was over it and refusing cover this yr, place close to me wanted 100 quid so took to the garage who installed in 2005 and was charged 20 quid, brucie bonus well worth the effort, even gave it a full tank of gas on way home
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Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2012, 17:37:39
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2012, 17:00:11
Sanded and polished the headlights on the DTi Estate, hopefully with some better quality bulbs fitted as well the road won't look quite so yellow!

EDIT: to Clarify, the estate, Mrs VXL V6's car
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Post by: MaxV6 on 01 November 2012, 00:40:35
well,  me,   not a great deal....

James on the other hand.....    Camcover gaskets, , clean breathers,   oil flush and new oil change , convert from paper to canister oil filter, and change coolant.


nice lad isn't he :D


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Post by: phill osey on 01 November 2012, 12:03:52
Lee here

Got a bomb ready to blow my omega away

I am so fed up with one damed problem after another

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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 01 November 2012, 12:20:10
Just driven it !! Had not used it for about 10 days due to having some leave ,had to nip over to Cambridgeshire this morning.  Had some idiotic white van man trying to hitch a ride on my rear bumper then he tried to overtake into the path of some hgv's, eventually I had to to do the best thing, floored it and escaped the lunatic made me realise why I love the V6 !!
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Post by: tgm147 on 01 November 2012, 12:32:01
Put it up for sale. :(
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Post by: martin42 on 01 November 2012, 17:33:13
been doing some work on the cabby past few evenings,now had full service,and both wishbones changed,now drives and runs as she should,and YES i used pattern parts lol  ;D
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Post by: carpediem82 on 04 November 2012, 18:15:53
What i did last 2 weeks:
1. New spark plugs
2. changed oil
3.  parking and normal brakes
4.  rear break disks
5. rear shock absorber
6. final and middle right exhaust
7. fitted a thermostat inside the car for the coupe warming
8. fixed extra lights
9. mounted the battery charger inside of car
10. empty it water for windscreen
11. coupled rear seat warming
(http://imageshack.us/a/img41/5944/s4300352.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/s4300352.jpg/) , (http://imageshack.us/a/img542/2168/s4300354.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/s4300354.jpg/) , (http://imageshack.us/a/img580/5899/s4300356.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/580/s4300356.jpg/) , (http://imageshack.us/a/img818/2083/s4300358.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/s4300358.jpg/), (http://imageshack.us/a/img267/2229/s4300359.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/s4300359.jpg/),  (http://imageshack.us/a/img33/1190/s4300380.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/s4300380.jpg/) .
Later i will post images of what represented final exhaust and the middle.
The last picture was taken today while i was driving, so... who likes snow, is welcome.

With respect,
Francisc
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 November 2012, 18:54:40
watched the snow fall on it. Sadly, thawed as quick as it fell
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 November 2012, 19:53:51
Had great plans for today - mainly change the stat,but it rained all day,very hard at times so only managed to take the breaker down off the ramps and remove all four rear light units. :(
Cavalier was so full of shite that I took a new approach to tidying it yesterday. I drove to the council tip and emptied the contents of the car into one of their skips. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 04 November 2012, 22:59:46
Just got back from a 500 mile round trip, starting Friday morning.  Took SWMBO away to a spa hotel for a couple of days rest and relaxation.   :y  The car performed brilliantly and didn't miss a beat!  And for the first time ever, I managed 400 miles on a single tank of fuel!!  8)

Unfortunately, due to the combination of B-roads and horrendous weather, it looks like it's just competed in the RAC Rally...  :-[  Time to break out the pressure washer...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 November 2012, 23:12:05
Thats the next fortnight accounted for then. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 05 November 2012, 18:00:07
Cavalier has developed a nasty oil leak overthe last week so investigated that today. Oil leaking from somewhere around the vacuum pump on the rear of the alternator.Removed alternator,then removed pump from it.Cleaned everything up and smeared a little instant gasket around where the O ring sealsl the pump to the alternator,then replaced the pump onto the alternator.
Intention is to refit alternator tomorrow and hopefully find the leak has stopped. If not a new O ring will have to be sourced from VX I suppose. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 November 2012, 18:12:08
Not quite 'today' - it was last weekend, but I promptly poked off to Cornwall where there's no internet and no mobile phone coverage immediately afterward..


Took the M3 around Oulton Park repeatedly at high speed.. then drove it home with no front brakes (basically down to metal on metal)  :-[ :-[ :-[

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/th_29103121_FB.jpg) (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/29103121_FB.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 November 2012, 18:19:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 November 2012, 18:12:08
Not quite 'today' - it was last weekend, but I promptly poked off to Cornwall where there's no internet and no mobile phone coverage immediately afterward..


Took the M3 around Oulton Park repeatedly at high speed.. then drove it home with no front brakes (basically down to metal on metal)  :-[ :-[ :-[

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/th_29103121_FB.jpg) (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/29103121_FB.jpg)

You know you had a good day when that happens  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2012, 18:34:25
Quote from: EMD on 05 November 2012, 18:19:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 November 2012, 18:12:08
Not quite 'today' - it was last weekend, but I promptly poked off to Cornwall where there's no internet and no mobile phone coverage immediately afterward..


Took the M3 around Oulton Park repeatedly at high speed.. then drove it home with no front brakes (basically down to metal on metal)  :-[ :-[ :-[

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/th_29103121_FB.jpg) (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/29103121_FB.jpg)

You know you had a good day when that happens  ;D
I have a lot of good days. Even in a dull, boring Insignia  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 08 November 2012, 18:14:54
Removed the wheels, n/s/r door and rear half of the fuel pipes on my breaker.
Vacuum pump oil seal for the Cavalier didnt arrive,so couldnt put that back together .Therefore had to press my Own Omega into service to go to work.Still got an ever growing,but non urgent list of things I want to do to it,but never seem to find the time or decent weather to do them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 November 2012, 18:16:22
Noticed a nice scrape (under the dirt .. it really needs a wash) from 4" forward of the passenger rear door trailing edge right down to the rear bumper.

Don't remember doing it myself so I'm going to assume it happened the other week in Cornwall. Boo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 November 2012, 17:36:22
got the silver shed running properly-new leads not tight on top of plugs-goes well now--only waiting for omega gremlins to attack again-
Did Waynes headlight bulb changes for him-
finally got oil change done on rover/buick as too busy driving it various events this summer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 November 2012, 20:13:37
Got in Mrs VXL's estate and had the alternator lamp glowing by the end of the road, turned round, dumped it back on the drive and got in my DTi.

Bit of swapping around tomorrow, Jane in my DTi, Me in my 3.2 and the Estate can sit and rot until I get to have a closer look at it after work, only had a new tyre on it yesterday after a screw found it's way into the sidewall of a four week old tyre.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2012, 20:31:29
tangled a tow pole around it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 November 2012, 21:10:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2012, 20:31:29
tangled a tow pole around it.
did that make your eyes water?? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2012, 21:11:14
Quote from: symes on 11 November 2012, 21:10:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2012, 20:31:29
tangled a tow pole around it.
did that make your eyes water?? ;D ;D ;D
I made me make up new words for the ol' bag ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 November 2012, 21:17:45
mate remember this if nothing else
Metal can be welded together Bones cant :y
we all know migs are a pain at times-but that is part of the fun eh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2012, 21:20:39
Quote from: symes on 11 November 2012, 21:17:45
mate remember this if nothing else
Metal can be welded together Bones cant :y
we all know migs are a pain at times-but that is part of the fun eh :y
It would be a bloody good tin basher who could fix my tow pole.

But no bones broken, not even her nose, despite what I was thinking :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 11 November 2012, 21:24:40
Began the Silver Bullet's front-end strip-down after last week's full frontal unfortunate demolition attempt incident.

Am hopeful that I can straighten the rad, but will deffo need new headlight adjusters .... I reckon ....  :o

That's the last time I let TB get involved at a meet :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 November 2012, 22:14:10
Quote from: Seth on 11 November 2012, 21:24:40
Began the Silver Bullet's front-end strip-down after last week's full frontal unfortunate demolition attempt incident.

Am hopeful that I can straighten the rad, but will deffo need new headlight adjusters .... I reckon ....  :o

That's the last time I let TB get involved at a meet :-[

 :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 12 November 2012, 09:07:05
Removed these
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/AstraG002.jpg)

from the Astra Engine because of this

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/AstraG005.jpg)

I brought the car with a broken belt so was not down to me but having said that the rollers and tensioner are all still ok

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2012, 10:48:01
And the water pump......and was it fitted correctly in the first place (e.g. tensioner correctly).

TB, I have a set of alloy adjusters here if you ened them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2012, 10:54:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2012, 10:48:01
And the water pump......and was it fitted correctly in the first place (e.g. tensioner correctly).

TB, I have a set of alloy adjusters here if you ened them
Eh?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2012, 11:18:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2012, 10:54:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2012, 10:48:01
And the water pump......and was it fitted correctly in the first place (e.g. tensioner correctly).

TB, I have a set of alloy adjusters here if you ened them
Eh?

Alloy headlight adjusters
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 12 November 2012, 12:31:26
Pump is spot on not a thing wrong with it although i'm changing it anyway. It just seems the belt gave up, i have seen it happen before but not often

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2012, 13:09:43
The only time I have seen that happen is with an under tensioned (e.g. poorly fitted) belt which jumped, the cam then locks and the belt gets stripped. The only reason why we spotted the cause is beacuse I was curious as to the fault (mainly I wanted to know the cuase so as not to waste cash) and measured, checked and trial fitted a replacement belt using the original components in the original positions and it was slack.

Should I add that the one I repaired had been fitted by a main dealer in Leicester near the Rugby ground.....(about 6-7 years ago)  ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 12 November 2012, 15:16:38
Once i got the head stripped i then carried on building a new wiring loom for the Manta. Reason for this is the old fuse box was in the way of the motor for the steering coloum so it needed moving and the onlt place to fit it was in the passangers side foot well. I've aslo gone from the old style fuse to the blade fuse by using a modded Mk3 Cav fuse box

Fuse Box so far
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/JohnsCar204.jpg)

And how its forming on the dash support panel, the loom will run underneath the panel when iys finished. If your wondering what the geen ties are they are ties for holding up your plants
 (http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/JohnsCar203.jpg)

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 12 November 2012, 20:27:52
changed the coolant and thermostat on the escort this afternoon,all of 5 mins lol  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 November 2012, 20:36:06
Drove the 3.2.... nice and smooth compared to the DTi... Then thought to myself 'must get leather interior for the DTi'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 November 2012, 20:37:00
Quote from: martin42 on 12 November 2012, 20:27:52
changed the coolant and thermostat on the escort this afternoon,all of 5 mins lol  ;D

Same time as the MV6 then  >:( >:( ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 November 2012, 16:20:16
Left it at work  ::) so that I could drive a proper lorry up to Barnsley monday night, and again today to drive upto Manchester land 8) back home tomorrow



Probably ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2012, 16:41:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 14 November 2012, 16:20:16
Left it at work  ::) so that I could drive a proper lorry up to Barnsley monday night, and again today to drive upto Manchester land 8) back home tomorrow



Probably ::)

'ampstead weren't good enough fer you, were it? You 'ad to go poncin' off ter Barnsley...

etc. ::) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxL-WyC-nIg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxL-WyC-nIg)

All the best. :y I take it the new career plan is progressing?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 November 2012, 20:03:26
 ;D Aye :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 November 2012, 21:29:04
Played with mapping the gas map. Moved the dots up a bit so the green lime matched the blue line. Tickle here, tickle there.

Btw, hot start available on the latest software. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 November 2012, 21:42:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 November 2012, 21:29:04
Played with mapping the gas map. Moved the dots up a bit so the green lime matched the blue line. Tickle here, tickle there.

Btw, hot start available on the latest software. :y

Must update mine... I'd meant to do it today but forgot ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: phill osey on 15 November 2012, 21:44:22
Phil adjusted the handbrake on the Vectra

and spent hours trying to repair ( temp) the  rear bumper on his VW Passat, which some stoopid oik decided to slam into on Tuesday night  when he finished work

its not our year is it.... first some idiot post office driver wrote off my lovely Miggy while we were on holiday in August

Then all the probs with the replacement 2.5 auto

and now this.... cant wait for this year to be over

Lee
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 15 November 2012, 22:05:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 November 2012, 21:42:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 November 2012, 21:29:04
Played with mapping the gas map. Moved the dots up a bit so the green lime matched the blue line. Tickle here, tickle there.

Btw, hot start available on the latest software. :y

Must update mine... I'd meant to do it today but forgot ::)
hot start isn't so instant with adaptions on, for some reason. :-\

...I suppose it depends if it's looking at the petrol map or not?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 November 2012, 22:17:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 November 2012, 22:05:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 November 2012, 21:42:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 November 2012, 21:29:04
Played with mapping the gas map. Moved the dots up a bit so the green lime matched the blue line. Tickle here, tickle there.

Btw, hot start available on the latest software. :y

Must update mine... I'd meant to do it today but forgot ::)
hot start isn't so instant with adaptions on, for some reason. :-\

...I suppose it depends if it's looking at the petrol map or not?

Spotted the problem yet?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 November 2012, 12:54:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 15 November 2012, 22:17:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 November 2012, 22:05:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 November 2012, 21:42:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 November 2012, 21:29:04
Played with mapping the gas map. Moved the dots up a bit so the green lime matched the blue line. Tickle here, tickle there.

Btw, hot start available on the latest software. :y

Must update mine... I'd meant to do it today but forgot ::)
hot start isn't so instant with adaptions on, for some reason. :-\

...I suppose it depends if it's looking at the petrol map or not?

Spotted the problem yet?
Nope, been good as gold. But then, as yet, I haven't had a chance to get the lappy on it with a cold start anyway. I might have had a slight grump yesterday on the way home pooling in traffic when not fully warm... But it's been fine since your input. :y

Vap temp... Same as you witnessed iirc. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 16 November 2012, 12:56:15
After days of hard graft, absolutely nothing today, or tomorrow, or the day after....................... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 16 November 2012, 12:58:09
Went outside to wash it ..... it started to rain ... came back in to Coffee, Lunch and OOF  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 16 November 2012, 13:00:46
Quote from: Entwood on 16 November 2012, 12:58:09
Went outside to wash it ..... it started to rain ... came back in to Coffee, Lunch and OOF  :)


Sounds like a grand plan Entwood! 8) 8) 8) :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 November 2012, 13:48:29
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2012, 12:54:06
Nope, been good as gold. But then, as yet, I haven't had a chance to get the lappy on it with a cold start anyway. I might have had a slight grump yesterday on the way home pooling in traffic when not fully warm... But it's been fine since your input. :y

Vap temp... Same as you witnessed iirc. :-\

Yep. Would be nice to see if my vap cools off when caning it, but seeing as the sensor has been replaced with a resistor... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dink on 16 November 2012, 15:22:14
Fixed yesterday's breakdown, which was due to grit getting into the lift pump.

Also fixed the fuel cap central locking thingy which was out of alignment somehow. And fixed the number plate light (bulb).

Total cost for all the above - £0!

I do love fixing things for free.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 November 2012, 15:30:44
MOT on my 3.2 - It passed with no advisories  :y
Alternator repair on Mrs VXL's estate - although I didn't do it so can't claim the glory!  :P
Oil and filter change on my DTi (4.5K  :-[)

So that's my day off work  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 16 November 2012, 19:03:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 November 2012, 15:30:44
MOT on my 3.2 - It passed with no advisories  :y
Alternator repair on Mrs VXL's estate - although I didn't do it so can't claim the glory!  :P
Oil and filter change on my DTi (4.5K  :-[)

So that's my day off work  ;D

Good work Andy! It's always nice when you get a clean sheet.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 16 November 2012, 19:07:54
Jumped started the dti and moved it from the back garden to the front garden, as part of the big clearance operation. The diggers and dumpers are due to arrive next weekend!  ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 16 November 2012, 19:13:01
Thought I'd give the 3.2 a quick wash 'n brush up for the Kent meet tomorrow,did'nt need much as the last time it was out was the last Kent meet,just got it finished and now it's peeing down....need'nt have bothered ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 November 2012, 19:24:01
Quote from: twiglet on 16 November 2012, 19:07:54
Jumped started the dti and moved it from the back garden to the front garden, as part of the big clearance operation. The diggers and dumpers are due to arrive next weekend!  ;D ;)

Start OK with a jump?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 16 November 2012, 21:35:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 November 2012, 19:24:01
Quote from: twiglet on 16 November 2012, 19:07:54
Jumped started the dti and moved it from the back garden to the front garden, as part of the big clearance operation. The diggers and dumpers are due to arrive next weekend!  ;D ;)

Start OK with a jump?

I know the battery on it is goosed, so didn't even try to start it under it's own steam...

Hooked up the jump leads to the 3.2, which I then fired up and held at about 1500rpm (house brick  ::) ), then left if for just enough to to have a ciggie, to get some juice across.  2 cycles of the glowplugs and she fired on the turn of the key and immediately settled to a steady idle.  ;D

Considering I not been near her in over a month, I was chuffed with that.  Can't be that much wrong with the old girl.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2012, 21:52:47
 8) Should be moved in by Christmas if the builders get a shimmy on :y

Even the most god awful grotboxes always somehow manage to needle a way into affection, and it's always the silliest of things, like starting first time after six weeks laid up, or getting set to scrap a car and discovering that the heated seats still work  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 16 November 2012, 22:17:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 16 November 2012, 21:52:47
8) Should be moved in by Christmas if the builders get a shimmy on :y

Even the most god awful grotboxes always somehow manage to needle a way into affection, and it's always the silliest of things, like starting first time after six weeks laid up, or getting set to scrap a car and discovering that the heated seats still work  ::)

Now that's a very pleasant thought Al, although I fear a tad optimistic.   :-\  Mainly because once the shell is up, I've got to do all the studwork, insulation, electrics, plumbing, the workbench, storage and ramps.  I'm that much of a perfectionist, that I doubt it will be complete by next Christmas!  ::)

You're bang on right about how cars get under your skin.  When I got this dti, I knowingly bought a tatty one as I wanted it purely as a workhorse... Somehow, an Irmscher front grill and front bumper have already been ear-marked for it!  How the hell did that happen?  :-\ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 16 November 2012, 22:33:32
Quote from: twiglet on 16 November 2012, 22:17:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 16 November 2012, 21:52:47
8) Should be moved in by Christmas if the builders get a shimmy on :y

Even the most god awful grotboxes always somehow manage to needle a way into affection, and it's always the silliest of things, like starting first time after six weeks laid up, or getting set to scrap a car and discovering that the heated seats still work  ::)

Now that's a very pleasant thought Al, although I fear a tad optimistic.   :-\  Mainly because once the shell is up, I've got to do all the studwork, insulation, electrics, plumbing, the workbench, storage and ramps.  I'm that much of a perfectionist, that I doubt it will be complete by next Christmas!  ::)

You're bang on right about how cars get under your skin.  When I got this dti, I knowingly bought a tatty one as I wanted it purely as a workhorse... Somehow, an Irmscher front grill and front bumper have already been ear-marked for it!  How the hell did that happen?  :-\ ::)

Because your a big tart. :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 16 November 2012, 23:01:11
I fitted the LC's exhaust trim........ it's only be waiting to be fitted for nearly 3 years.  ::) ::) Problem was it was stuck on the old back box and me having a hissy fit and throwing it down the side of the garage all that time ago didn't help  :-[ :-[ I had plans to do loads today but instead I lost hours fannying around with a lump of aluminium. Mind you it did get grit blasted and sprayed before being refitted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 November 2012, 11:28:40
Quote from: doz on 16 November 2012, 23:01:11
I fitted the LC's exhaust trim........ it's only be waiting to be fitted for nearly 3 years.  ::) ::) Problem was it was stuck on the old back box and me having a hissy fit and throwing it down the side of the garage all that time ago didn't help  :-[ :-[ I had plans to do loads today but instead I lost hours fannying around with a lump of aluminium. Mind you it did get grit blasted and sprayed before being refitted.

Keep going, don't lose your Mojo for it again!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 17 November 2012, 12:56:36
replaced the thermostat again on the cabby,1st 1 wasnt operating right,engine was running too hot around town,and also it caused a leak on the housing as the o ring supplied wasnt thick enough,so replacement was fitted today,thank god it takes less than 5 mins to do,also cleaned the maf and that has now made the engine alot more smoother and also cured a missfire on 1st start up of the day,and enjoying driving it,but do miss the extra bhp had tho :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: zzr600 on 17 November 2012, 17:13:24
Upgraded boot light to one these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Light-Lamp-Panel-36-SMD-LED-T10-Dome-Bulb-BA9S-Adapter-Suitable-Cars-Boats-/170809188238?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D12%26meid%3D3527926283540930187%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D160838532542%26
bloody briliant.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 17 November 2012, 18:12:15
did coil pack/leads and plugs on neighbours miggie 2.5 cdx only took hour to do-told him to join OOF :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 17 November 2012, 18:23:49
Quote from: symes on 17 November 2012, 18:12:15
did coil pack/leads and plugs on neighbours miggie 2.5 cdx only took hour to do-told him to join OOF :y :y :y



Be rude of him not too now! ;D Well Done! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 17 November 2012, 23:37:42
Tonite picked up 350ci engine block ready for stroker kit(383) for Rover YEH fun starts now!! ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2012, 16:42:57
Rerouted the MV6 crank sensor (it was just slung on in the carpark last week). Changed the front pads.

On TBE, errr, not much. Oh yes, put spare crank sensor in boot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 November 2012, 16:51:35
Changed the glow plugs on one of the wheesels, had a bum twitching moment when the rear plug went very tight but it came out ok :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 18 November 2012, 17:17:27
Changed:

* The leaky rad and put 5 litres of Vx red stuff in.

* Two leaky leak-off pipes.

* The A/R bar bushes.
   Fitted the Powerflex Poly ones that've been sat on the workbench for nearly two years!

 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 18 November 2012, 18:36:49
Not on my Omega .. but on the daughters Polo ..

Oil change
Filter change
Air filter change
Coolant flush and refill

then washed it, wife's clit and the Miggy ... feeling like a Kosovan right now  !!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 November 2012, 21:07:58
Started looking for the return of the clunk....fraid to say may be wishbone balljoint....replaced in July for MOT!!!

if it is....warranty claim coming on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 18 November 2012, 21:48:15
read and cleared codes 0420 and 0430 - Again!! This is now happening more frequently but determined not to move sensors.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2012, 21:58:59
Realised that my 3.2 has hit 4 years and needs a cambelt change... shame it's only done about 9K in that time  :-[
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Post by: symes on 18 November 2012, 22:02:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2012, 21:58:59
Realised that my 3.2 has hit 4 years and needs a cambelt change... shame it's only done about 9K in that time  :-[
BLIMEY my rover does 3-4k a year at 10mpg !
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Post by: The Red Baron on 18 November 2012, 22:03:07
steerings gone all tits on the lpg estate, had new bones & idler last christmas. tramming all over the place now. really need to look at it.  :-\
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Post by: twiglet on 18 November 2012, 23:04:24
Quote from: Elite Pete on 18 November 2012, 16:51:35
Changed the glow plugs on one of the wheesels, had a bum twitching moment when the rear plug went very tight but it came out ok :)

Think I'm gonna leave this job for as long as possible on mine!  :-\
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Post by: Macduff on 19 November 2012, 16:14:32
Now that I have finally fitted the Elite bumper with the working headlight washers I decided to wash and polish the beast
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/omegaman51/100_2095.jpg)
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2012, 17:05:42
Quote from: Macduff on 19 November 2012, 16:14:32
Now that I have finally fitted the Elite bumper with the working headlight washers I decided to wash and polish the beast
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/omegaman51/100_2095.jpg)

That looks really tasty 8) 8) :y
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 19 November 2012, 17:07:05
I washed the car today ready for it's MOT on Wednesday.

Usually I get the Eastern Europeans do it in Sainsbury's car park :D :D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 19 November 2012, 18:42:25
Strengthened the coolant in my DTi.

Ordered a spare crank sensor for the same car  :y

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Post by: symes on 19 November 2012, 18:46:26
scrapped one miggy today  :y :y :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 20 November 2012, 18:31:11
New door lock motor arrived today for the 3.2, just got to find a period of time when it's light and not raining to fit it now....  ::)
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Post by: symes on 20 November 2012, 18:42:36
Quote from: VXL V6 on 20 November 2012, 18:31:11
New door lock motor arrived today for the 3.2, just got to find a period of time when it's light and not raining to fit it now....  ::)

Know how you feel there
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Post by: YZ250 on 20 November 2012, 21:24:31
Fitted a new battery as mine died overnight. It gave me a couple of days of suspiciously slow turning over and then wham, dead as a door nail.  ::) Got four and a half years out of it so mustn't grumble.  :)
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Post by: Auto Addict on 21 November 2012, 06:15:17
Yesterday I took the Insignia for a full geometry check, didn't need any adjustment, everything was spot on. :y
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Post by: cam2502 on 21 November 2012, 09:44:03
Later this morning I'm replacing the 2 front tyres. £150 lighter in the pocket  :(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 21 November 2012, 18:19:03
Stop and Tail light bulbs. CID was getting rather irritating on the journey home on the crawling M5 / M42.
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2012, 18:43:13
Put it through an awfully large, deep puddle at a speed fast enough to think "Opps", but had foresight to slap it in neutral, keep revs above 2k, slam in first, and gently crawl it out.

Cleaned the drivers seat.


The 2 things are related.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2012, 22:27:36
Left a window open by any chance ;D
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Post by: albitz on 21 November 2012, 22:32:17
Spent most of the last two days trawling through every compare and cashback option to get cheap insurance for both cars.
Aviva renewal for both was £450,which I didnt think was too bad tbh,but it looks like Im going to reduce that by well over £100. :)
Got a dry spell yesterday morning so got the Cavalier back on the road again.
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2012, 22:34:32
Quote from: Albitz on 21 November 2012, 22:32:17
Spent most of the last two days trawling through every compare and cashback option to get cheap insurance for both cars.
Aviva renewal for both was £450,which I didnt think was too bad tbh,but it looks like Im going to reduce that by well over £100. :)
Got a dry spell yesterday morning so got the Cavalier back on the road again.
Went through that pain myself in last couple of days. Just over £500 for the pair, with all the declared mods, and business use.
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Post by: doz on 21 November 2012, 23:11:36
The LC moved under it's own steam for the first time in over two years!!! it only got a trundle up the drive and had to wait in the rain while I replaced disc and pads on my Dad's motor. Problem is, two years worth of dust got soggy and now it looks like it's covered in a thin layer of porridge  :-[
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Post by: Lazydocker on 22 November 2012, 16:19:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2012, 22:34:32
Quote from: Albitz on 21 November 2012, 22:32:17
Spent most of the last two days trawling through every compare and cashback option to get cheap insurance for both cars.
Aviva renewal for both was £450,which I didnt think was too bad tbh,but it looks like Im going to reduce that by well over £100. :)
Got a dry spell yesterday morning so got the Cavalier back on the road again.
Went through that pain myself in last couple of days. Just over £500 for the pair, with all the declared mods, and business use.
I wish :'( :'( :'( My renewal this year was just a tad shy of £3k :o :o :o

But that is for 4 drivers, full trade, Fully comp (any vehicle), Public and Employers Liability and any number of own vehicles ::) ;D

As for the car... Looked at it and thought I really should go and get it cleaned :-[ Then took the dog over the woods in it so it's even dirtier ::) ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 22 November 2012, 17:03:40
Quote from: doz on 21 November 2012, 23:11:36
The LC moved under it's own steam for the first time in over two years!!! it only got a trundle up the drive and had to wait in the rain while I replaced disc and pads on my Dad's motor. Problem is, two years worth of dust got soggy and now it looks like it's covered in a thin layer of porridge  :-[

Pics  ::)       ;D         Soon be seeing that lc sparkling then      :y
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 22 November 2012, 19:47:41
Replaced four air breather 'O' rings.  Waiting for the main one to go underneath the black boxes on the plenum tomorrow. ;)
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Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2012, 20:12:10
Got it going again, yippee  8)

Now there's a list of other things that need done .......... :D
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Post by: omega3000 on 22 November 2012, 20:40:25
Quote from: jonny2112 on 22 November 2012, 20:12:10
Got it going again, yippee  8)

Now there's a list of other things that need done .......... :D

Ahrrrrrrrr ! Runs off and hides  ;D  ;D

Great news i knew you would do it   ;)
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 23 November 2012, 14:54:07
Fitted the final 'O' ring of the breather system boxes on top of the plenum.  The bugger that I did not realise was ever there between the black plastic boxes and the plenum, that makes every difference to the smooth idling of the engine.

Also replaced the three bolts holding the boxes onto the plenum. :y :y

All as sweet as roses now.  Car running 'as new' :-* :-* :D ;)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 21:20:14
37.5k service on my 13 month old van :'( and checked lead times for a new one :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 November 2012, 21:24:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 21:20:14
37.5k service on my 13 month old van :'( and checked lead times for a new one :y
That's a French service interval if ever there was ::)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 22:16:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 23 November 2012, 21:24:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 21:20:14
37.5k service on my 13 month old van :'( and checked lead times for a new one :y
That's a French service interval if ever there was ::)
12.5k service intervals ::) ::)

Work this one out though... Same engine in an Expert (instead of a Partner), 20k intervals ::) ::)

TBH, as soon as it's out of warranty I'll do it myself :y I've already spoken to the Parts Manager today and he's agreed to give me Trade/Trade Club prices over the counter :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 23 November 2012, 22:16:46
took advantage of the sunny weather...washed and polished car and checked all levels and tyres... :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 November 2012, 22:23:11
VAG 1.9tdi cambelt intervals vary from 60-80k depending on the badge ::)
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Post by: PhilRich on 23 November 2012, 22:23:21
Quote from: yar244 on 23 November 2012, 22:16:46
took advantage of the sunny weather...washed and polished car and checked all levels and tyres... :y
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WHAT! you had that much time between the 'eye' passing over & the storm starting again :o ;D
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Post by: Elite Pete on 24 November 2012, 09:15:59
MOT'd the 2.2 DTi estate at the local Vauxhall garage and it passed without advisories :)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 24 November 2012, 11:26:23
Replaced the passenger door lock motor on the V6.
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 24 November 2012, 11:28:47
NOTHING TODAY, and it is great!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

After two weeks of it I have had enough....................for now :D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 November 2012, 11:52:26
Was considering washing mine...



Until I opened the curtains ;D

Might just spray car shampoo over it and let the wind and rain do the work ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2012, 12:55:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 22:16:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 23 November 2012, 21:24:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 21:20:14
37.5k service on my 13 month old van :'( and checked lead times for a new one :y
That's a French service interval if ever there was ::)
12.5k service intervals ::) ::)

Work this one out though... Same engine in an Expert (instead of a Partner), 20k intervals ::) ::)

TBH, as soon as it's out of warranty I'll do it myself :y I've already spoken to the Parts Manager today and he's agreed to give me Trade/Trade Club prices over the counter :y
How long do you plan to keep them? Age or mileage?

I imagine, ignoring cost of the van itself, the refitting is a significant cost.

If you are keeping for more than 60-80k, is it worth, even now, doing a couple of oil changes in between the serviced ones?
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Post by: symes on 24 November 2012, 20:25:06
When got home my new camshaft and lifters for V8 turned up- fit tomorrow-take an hour :y :y
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Post by: albitz on 24 November 2012, 20:47:31
Made a start on cutting out holes in rear shelf so I can install Bose shelf with blind. Hopefully finish it tomorrow.Then hopefully run th Bose loom through the car to the drivers kick panel,where things will no doubt get a bit complicated.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 24 November 2012, 23:15:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 November 2012, 12:55:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 22:16:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 23 November 2012, 21:24:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 November 2012, 21:20:14
37.5k service on my 13 month old van :'( and checked lead times for a new one :y
That's a French service interval if ever there was ::)
12.5k service intervals ::) ::)

Work this one out though... Same engine in an Expert (instead of a Partner), 20k intervals ::) ::)

TBH, as soon as it's out of warranty I'll do it myself :y I've already spoken to the Parts Manager today and he's agreed to give me Trade/Trade Club prices over the counter :y
How long do you plan to keep them? Age or mileage?

I imagine, ignoring cost of the van itself, the refitting is a significant cost.

If you are keeping for more than 60-80k, is it worth, even now, doing a couple of oil changes in between the serviced ones?

TBH, the majority of the kit will unbolt and transfer but they will be having extra changes... Trouble is, Peugeot insist on Fully Synth 0W-30 and I'm reluctant to bin that at what they charge ::)

I expect they'll be on the road to about 200-250k if I can keep them going at sensible cost ::) But, TBH, they don't do short runs... They're started and run for a minimum of 2-3 hors at a time (as a general rule) and already serviced every 12-15 weeks ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2012, 23:20:52
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 November 2012, 23:15:25
TBH, the majority of the kit will unbolt and transfer but they will be having extra changes... Trouble is, Peugeot insist on Fully Synth 0W-30 and I'm reluctant to bin that at what they charge ::)

I expect they'll be on the road to about 200-250k if I can keep them going at sensible cost ::) But, TBH, they don't do short runs... They're started and run for a minimum of 2-3 hors at a time (as a general rule) and already serviced every 12-15 weeks ::)

With fully synth and that sort of regime the mileage between services is pretty much irrelevant, IMHO. :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 25 November 2012, 00:02:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2012, 23:20:52
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 November 2012, 23:15:25
TBH, the majority of the kit will unbolt and transfer but they will be having extra changes... Trouble is, Peugeot insist on Fully Synth 0W-30 and I'm reluctant to bin that at what they charge ::)

I expect they'll be on the road to about 200-250k if I can keep them going at sensible cost ::) But, TBH, they don't do short runs... They're started and run for a minimum of 2-3 hors at a time (as a general rule) and already serviced every 12-15 weeks ::)

With fully synth and that sort of regime the mileage between services is pretty much irrelevant, IMHO. :y

Kind of my line of thought TBH Kevin... Glad someone else is thinking the same :y

Once out of warranty they'll have monthly oil and filter changes with good old Vx ::) Although I may well still use synth instead of semi :-\ Thankfully Peugeot do Trade Club too and my local stealer have agreed to give me TC prices :y Just hope they're as good as Vx :-\
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2012, 10:38:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2012, 23:20:52
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 November 2012, 23:15:25
TBH, the majority of the kit will unbolt and transfer but they will be having extra changes... Trouble is, Peugeot insist on Fully Synth 0W-30 and I'm reluctant to bin that at what they charge ::)

I expect they'll be on the road to about 200-250k if I can keep them going at sensible cost ::) But, TBH, they don't do short runs... They're started and run for a minimum of 2-3 hors at a time (as a general rule) and already serviced every 12-15 weeks ::)

With fully synth and that sort of regime the mileage between services is pretty much irrelevant, IMHO. :y
But its diesel, and all the combustion particulates end up suspended in the oil.

Given that CrippleBack wants 250k out of them, I'd be slapping in cheap, fresh oil more regularly.
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Post by: Jimbob on 25 November 2012, 12:06:08
Dried our big blue's spark plugs....went to seal the scuttle and found there was only 1 clip holding it on!
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Post by: doz on 25 November 2012, 12:26:22
I'm hiding under the bed covers and trying to put out of my mind doing the cam cover gaskets in this god awful weather
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Post by: martin42 on 25 November 2012, 12:58:06
sorted out wiring to heated rear window on the cabby,all working again,put back on the original exhaust as the sports exhaust was doing my head in lol  ;D
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Post by: GaryC2.5td on 25 November 2012, 13:04:45
made a sump guard  :y
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 25 November 2012, 13:23:51
Just looked at it and said ahhhhhhhhhhhhh................a lovely miggy all complete and going, with peace at last........well for now!!! :D :D ;)
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Post by: albitz on 25 November 2012, 13:48:02
Weather is very pleasant here at the moment,so Ive just washed it.Am going to try and make some more progress with rear shelf cououts shortly until the F1 comes on the box.
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Post by: feeutfo on 25 November 2012, 14:47:22
Fitted another pass pump. Pas fluid doesn't taste too bad btw. Although the old stuff was very black.
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Post by: Nick27 on 25 November 2012, 18:24:11
changed the battery after it went flat after 2.5 years which had apparently 5 years warranty "so called"
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Post by: symes on 25 November 2012, 18:28:37
Took some pics of the silver shed and put them on here- made a change from working on it :y :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 25 November 2012, 18:30:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2012, 10:38:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2012, 23:20:52
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 November 2012, 23:15:25
TBH, the majority of the kit will unbolt and transfer but they will be having extra changes... Trouble is, Peugeot insist on Fully Synth 0W-30 and I'm reluctant to bin that at what they charge ::)

I expect they'll be on the road to about 200-250k if I can keep them going at sensible cost ::) But, TBH, they don't do short runs... They're started and run for a minimum of 2-3 hors at a time (as a general rule) and already serviced every 12-15 weeks ::)

With fully synth and that sort of regime the mileage between services is pretty much irrelevant, IMHO. :y
But its diesel, and all the combustion particulates end up suspended in the oil.

Given that CrippleBack wants 250k out of them, I'd be slapping in cheap, fresh oil more regularly.

TBH, the oil isn't getting as dirty as I would have expected (for a Dieseasal) but as soon as they get out of warranty it will be done monthly with Vx Semi :y

You have to remember that neither of the vans live with me and I would have to travel for the changes ;) Plus, when they aren't available they can't earn money ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2012, 18:51:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 November 2012, 14:47:22
Fitted another pass pump. Pas fluid doesn't taste too bad btw. Although the old stuff was very black.
Presumably not on your car, thought all your PAS issues were fixed?
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Post by: feeutfo on 25 November 2012, 20:42:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2012, 18:51:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 November 2012, 14:47:22
Fitted another pass pump. Pas fluid doesn't taste too bad btw. Although the old stuff was very black.
Presumably not on your car, thought all your PAS issues were fixed?
yes mine, it's made no odds to performance but stopped that sqeeky chattering noise on cold starts. Odd. But fixed.

I was very apprehensive about this job tbh. Dunno why, it's quite easy really.
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Post by: symes on 25 November 2012, 20:46:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 November 2012, 20:42:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2012, 18:51:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 November 2012, 14:47:22
Fitted another pass pump. Pas fluid doesn't taste too bad btw. Although the old stuff was very black.
Presumably not on your car, thought all your PAS issues were fixed?
yes mine, it's made no odds to performance but stopped that sqeeky chattering noise on cold starts. Odd. But fixed.

I was very apprehensive about this job tbh. Dunno why, it's quite easy really.
  Well done mate :y Just looking at V6 makes most people panic-not too bad but 4pot much easier to work on :y
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Post by: Boggy on 25 November 2012, 22:16:11
Unlocked it, got in, switched on ignition, ran the engine, (if you can call it that) Low coolant display  ::) no warning lights  ??? switched off, tutted, got out and locked it. Ordering the Cam sensor tomorrow and then going to hospital to sell a kidney to pay for said part  :'( Hoping to get her running right tomorrow afternoon!
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Post by: andyc on 26 November 2012, 16:25:12
Got the head back on the Astra and it started on the button.....but the OP light would not go out.

Turns out you can't remove the alloy oil filter housing and convert it to the spin on filter as you would do on a V6.

After trying a new switch, dropping the sump and cleaning the pick up pipe and stripping the pump relief valve i put the old filter housing back on and the light went straight out

oh well lets just hope i can get the lid off the filter housing next time round. Apart from that she runs like a dream.

Andy
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Post by: Boggy on 26 November 2012, 16:38:15
Changed the cam sensor, no change, so decided im selling or breaking it
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Post by: doz on 27 November 2012, 18:06:22
Did the most Important job ever. Fixed my space heater  :P :P
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 November 2012, 18:17:43
Not mine, but fitted a new wiper motor and linkage to a mate's Punto. Then fixed the demister by bypassing a multiplug in the passenger footwell. All in a storm that would have Noah reaching for his Black and Decker Workmate.
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Post by: omega3000 on 27 November 2012, 18:19:21
Quote from: Boggy on 26 November 2012, 16:38:15
Changed the cam sensor, no change, so decided im selling or breaking it

 :o

Gizza hand when you finish  ;D :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 27 November 2012, 18:58:29
fitted new expansion tank as level sensor was busted, and as the mr twiglet said makes car look new no more ugly yellow tank :) :y
  then did the job i hate the most paid" mr george the robin git osbourne" £270 for road tax, >:(
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Post by: henryd on 27 November 2012, 19:24:59
Gave the Signum a good service,had four new tyres fitted and a set of rear pads,should be good to go now(and stop hopefully) :y
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Post by: symes on 27 November 2012, 19:52:41
Absolutely nothing----- And loving it-and still no bits fell off :y :y :y
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Post by: jonny2112 on 27 November 2012, 20:09:46
Gave SWMBO's 206 a really good wash, dressing and polish  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Boggy on 27 November 2012, 20:10:52
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2012, 18:19:21
Quote from: Boggy on 26 November 2012, 16:38:15
Changed the cam sensor, no change, so decided im selling or breaking it

 :o

Gizza hand when you finish  ;D :y

What do you need a hand with? Symes is taking the car away to have a look as I'm about to take to it with a large sledgehammer :-p
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Post by: symes on 27 November 2012, 20:11:30
Quote from: jonny2112 on 27 November 2012, 20:09:46
Gave SWMBO's 206 a really good wash, dressing and polish  :y
??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 November 2012, 20:14:08
Quote from: Boggy on 27 November 2012, 20:10:52
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2012, 18:19:21
Quote from: Boggy on 26 November 2012, 16:38:15
Changed the cam sensor, no change, so decided im selling or breaking it

 :o

Gizza hand when you finish  ;D :y

What do you need a hand with? Symes is taking the car away to have a look as I'm about to take to it with a large sledgehammer :-p
steady on matey give me a chance before you hit me/miggy :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 27 November 2012, 20:15:36
Quote from: symes on 27 November 2012, 20:11:30
Quote from: jonny2112 on 27 November 2012, 20:09:46
Gave SWMBO's 206 a really good wash, dressing and polish  :y
??? ???

Sorry - the plastic trim bits  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Boggy on 27 November 2012, 20:37:44
Quote from: symes on 27 November 2012, 20:14:08
Quote from: Boggy on 27 November 2012, 20:10:52
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2012, 18:19:21
Quote from: Boggy on 26 November 2012, 16:38:15
Changed the cam sensor, no change, so decided im selling or breaking it

 :o

Gizza hand when you finish  ;D :y

What do you need a hand with? Symes is taking the car away to have a look as I'm about to take to it with a large sledgehammer :-p
steady on matey give me a chance before you hit me/miggy :y :y

Once you have it, take your time, was gonna suggest disconnecting all the harness and reconnecting bit by bit to know for sure it's as should be, also the unit that the egr sits on may need removing and reselling as I'm sure that's where the leak is.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Figureman52 on 27 November 2012, 21:09:35
Fitted New Front Discs, pads and droplinks. Finished in the dark at 6.00 pm.
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Post by: jonny2112 on 27 November 2012, 21:12:00
Quote from: Figureman52 on 27 November 2012, 21:09:35
Fitted New Front Discs, pads and droplinks. Finished in the dark at 6.00 pm.

Good work  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LFF64 on 28 November 2012, 19:22:54
Also replaced droplinks this morning Meyle HD type they look much more substantial than the ones that came off
And no more annoying knocking  :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 28 November 2012, 19:49:42
Quote from: Boggy on 27 November 2012, 20:10:52
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2012, 18:19:21
Quote from: Boggy on 26 November 2012, 16:38:15
Changed the cam sensor, no change, so decided im selling or breaking it

 :o

Gizza hand when you finish  ;D :y

What do you need a hand with? Symes is taking the car away to have a look as I'm about to take to it with a large sledgehammer :-p

Possibly stripping it but not with hammers  ;D ;) Not decided yet  ::)
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Post by: Boggy on 28 November 2012, 22:58:31
Let me know, what you thinking of stripping? I might not be available till new year but don't mind helping out if you need it :-)
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Post by: omega3000 on 29 November 2012, 12:27:52
Quote from: Boggy on 28 November 2012, 22:58:31
Let me know, what you thinking of stripping? I might not be available till new year but don't mind helping out if you need it :-)

Cheers for that , it will be in the new year if i decide to go ahead ...hopefully it wont be snowing  :-X  ;)
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Post by: Boggy on 29 November 2012, 13:06:52
You never know, I might have to break mine yet :-( we will see tho
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Post by: symes on 29 November 2012, 18:55:59
Quote from: Boggy on 29 November 2012, 13:06:52
You never know, I might have to break mine yet :-( we will see tho

Mate I got cars moving that have been stood for 30years so yours aint gonna be too hard its not even the v6 bag o bolts is it ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 November 2012, 13:15:14
Quote from: symes on 29 November 2012, 18:55:59
Quote from: Boggy on 29 November 2012, 13:06:52
You never know, I might have to break mine yet :-( we will see tho

Mate I got cars moving that have been stood for 30years so yours aint gonna be too hard its not even the v6 bag o bolts is it ;D ;D ;D

Mine is off the road now due to the tax running out  :( The car must have realised it was time and gulped the last few drops of petrol forcing the light on  :'( Sad day  :(
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Post by: symes on 30 November 2012, 15:38:40
Quote from: EMD on 30 November 2012, 13:15:14
Quote from: symes on 29 November 2012, 18:55:59
Quote from: Boggy on 29 November 2012, 13:06:52
You never know, I might have to break mine yet :-( we will see tho

Mate I got cars moving that have been stood for 30years so yours aint gonna be too hard its not even the v6 bag o bolts is it ;D ;D ;D

Mine is off the road now due to the tax running out  :( The car must have realised it was time and gulped the last few drops of petrol forcing the light on  :'( Sad day  :(
??? ??? ???
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 November 2012, 16:02:43
Petroleum empty light  :( Im surprised that light bulb hasn't burnt out the amount of times its been on  ::) ;D
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Post by: Elite Pete on 30 November 2012, 16:12:51
£20 worth of diesel has lasted me 2 weeks back and too to work ;)
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Post by: YZ250 on 30 November 2012, 16:35:27
Fitted new drop links  :y ...............and taxed it.  :'(
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 November 2012, 16:50:59
New brakelight switch fitted yesterday. Good thing I'm flexible.
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Post by: allen25 on 30 November 2012, 17:00:12
Fitted the towbar today. Some of the bolts provided did not take the specified torque! A lot of messing arround to sort but all done now.
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Post by: Johnny English on 30 November 2012, 17:51:03
Swapped windscreen today after hitting a pheasant. Luckily found a firm, which had windscreen on stock so it's been done at once.  :y
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Post by: Boggy on 30 November 2012, 18:10:06
Thought about painting a target with numbers ready for my sledgehammer :-p
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Post by: v6man54deg              Geffd on 30 November 2012, 18:19:57
Replaced the bush on the drivers door stay - to stop that crack noise :y and removed the mudflaps that kept hitting every ramp
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 November 2012, 22:00:09
Drove it after 3 days sitting idle ::) Noticed a few things... in no particular order:

Really agile, goes exactly where you point it, frost or no frost. Sooo much nicer than the 800k Daf suet I've been driving :P
It really relishes that nice cold ice cold air albeit at the expense of fuel economy.
Heated seats are great, but why no steering wheel heater :-\ nearly put gloves on to drive home ::)
The coolant warning was on, checked it, only to find level ok, but a big white golf ball bobbing up and down in the header tank >:( guessing the level sensor has expired :-\

Might treat it to a quick hoover tomorrow, assuming it's not snowing ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 November 2012, 23:37:18
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 November 2012, 22:00:09
Drove it after 3 days sitting idle ::) Noticed a few things... in no particular order:

Really agile, goes exactly where you point it, frost or no frost. Sooo much nicer than the 800k Daf suet I've been driving :P
It really relishes that nice cold ice cold air albeit at the expense of fuel economy.
Heated seats are great, but why no steering wheel heater :-\ nearly put gloves on to drive home ::)
The coolant warning was on, checked it, only to find level ok, but a big white golf ball bobbing up and down in the header tank >:( guessing the level sensor has expired :-\

Might treat it to a quick hoover tomorrow, assuming it's not snowing ;D

Pretty much the same here.. After about 2 months idle... Not the Omega though. ;) Damned right on the heated steering wheel. ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2012, 10:07:57
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 November 2012, 22:00:09
The coolant warning was on, checked it, only to find level ok, but a big white golf ball bobbing up and down in the header tank >:( guessing the level sensor has expired :-\
If the flotat has come off, you want to get the little plastic washer/clip that holds it on before it goes around coolant system.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 December 2012, 11:05:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2012, 10:07:57
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 November 2012, 22:00:09
The coolant warning was on, checked it, only to find level ok, but a big white golf ball bobbing up and down in the header tank >:( guessing the level sensor has expired :-\
If the flotat has come off, you want to get the little plastic washer/clip that holds it on before it goes around coolant system.
Best do that now :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 December 2012, 11:25:02
Quote from: ex taxi al on 01 December 2012, 11:05:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2012, 10:07:57
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 November 2012, 22:00:09
The coolant warning was on, checked it, only to find level ok, but a big white golf ball bobbing up and down in the header tank >:( guessing the level sensor has expired :-\
If the flotat has come off, you want to get the little plastic washer/clip that holds it on before it goes around coolant system.
Best do that now :-\
If the washer in question is about 3/4" in diameter, it has been fished out intact, guess it wasn't glued on very well :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2012, 11:52:01
Quote from: ex taxi al on 01 December 2012, 11:25:02
Quote from: ex taxi al on 01 December 2012, 11:05:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2012, 10:07:57
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 November 2012, 22:00:09
The coolant warning was on, checked it, only to find level ok, but a big white golf ball bobbing up and down in the header tank >:( guessing the level sensor has expired :-\
If the flotat has come off, you want to get the little plastic washer/clip that holds it on before it goes around coolant system.
Best do that now :-\
If the washer in question is about 3/4" in diameter, it has been fished out intact, guess it wasn't glued on very well :-\
Thats it, same plastic as the bottle itself.

I think its heat welded on. So nothing a soldering iron can't fix ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2012, 11:52:22
or superglue, but don't allow it to get on the float itself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 December 2012, 12:05:07
Shall add it to the list of associated jobs when the cambelt is due, along with a new radiator ::) will try and squeeze 18 months out of the one I got from uncle Albert :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 01 December 2012, 16:57:53
Today did neighbours 2.5 v6
Fitted thermostat and temp gauge sensor
and Reverse sensors :y :y
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Post by: albitz on 01 December 2012, 18:34:54
Put £75 worth of petrol in it and paid £47 for it.That should last me 6 months or so. :)
Im really hoping for a dry and not too cold day before Thursday so I can change the Dispack & stat on the Omega and once again delve into the problem of the Cavalier vac pump oil leak.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 02 December 2012, 18:08:06
Picked up SP-32s (Steve's) old Omega, think i'll keep it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 02 December 2012, 21:09:42
Had plans for today,and tomorrow,but you know what they say about plans. :'(
Spent the whole day at the hospital (nothing wrong with me personally) and will be back there again first thing in the morning.
Starting to agree with TB about shutting down the NHS altogether after todays events.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 December 2012, 21:30:23
Treated mine to an oil & filter change
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Post by: feeutfo on 02 December 2012, 21:37:34
Quote from: Albitz on 02 December 2012, 21:09:42
Had plans for today,and tomorrow,but you know what they say about plans. :'(
Spent the whole day at the hospital (nothing wrong with me personally) and will be back there again first thing in the morning.
Starting to agree with TB about shutting down the NHS altogether after todays events.
Very best of luck tomorrow Albs.
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Post by: tidla on 04 December 2012, 19:51:30
Rear brake pads, discs suprising ok. cleaned up some brake pipes and greased.

Noticed the rear air shocks are not looking so good... ;)

front pads and discs tomorrow along with some drop links.
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Post by: HockeyDave55 on 05 December 2012, 19:39:33
Changed my horrible orange side repeaters for clear ones :y very happy with that but...
Today was not fun! The old girl was almost uncontrollable so I'm about to go out and change my MV6 wheels for the old skinny steelies... In the dark!!!
Grrr! or should that be Brrr!!!!
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Post by: Elite Pete on 06 December 2012, 05:55:08
Took the new 3.2 to the local Vauxhall dealers for an MOT. I thought the fail list would be as long as my arm and that would make me decide to break it. It only failed on a near side front tyre, it's fighting off the scrapyard quite well this one ::)
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Post by: YZ250 on 07 December 2012, 11:42:26
Took the Omega for Mot and it passed so that's a result.  :y

Only advisory was for 'deteriorating' (delaminating) wishbone rear bush both sides but it still passed as no excessive movement in the bush.  :y
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Post by: noel on 08 December 2012, 22:54:32
replaced coolant header tank,no more annoying messages :y
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Post by: symes on 08 December 2012, 23:11:23
Quote from: noel on 08 December 2012, 22:54:32
replaced coolant header tank,no more annoying messages :y
not even pm's? :D :D ;D ;D
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Post by: feeutfo on 09 December 2012, 09:07:36
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 December 2012, 11:42:26
Took the Omega for Mot and it passed so that's a result.  :y

Only advisory was for 'deteriorating' (delaminating) wishbone rear bush both sides but it still passed as no excessive movement in the bush.  :y

did they view it with wheels off the floor? Or wheels loaded on a ramp?
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Post by: noel on 09 December 2012, 11:44:11
Quote from: noel on 08 December 2012, 22:54:32
replaced coolant header tank,no more annoying messages :y
Quote from: symes on 08 December 2012, 23:11:23
Quote from: noel on 08 December 2012, 22:54:32
replaced coolant header tank,no more annoying messages :y
not even pm's? :D :D ;D ;D
not even them  ;) ;D ;D
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Post by: noel on 09 December 2012, 11:45:25
oil & filter change done lovely :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 09 December 2012, 13:48:34
Started doing the brake pads on the M3.. discovered that:

a) the N/S wheel was stuck on. Got that off.
b) The discs are below min thickness, so need replacement
c) The dust boot has come off at least one caliper piston and been eaten by the brakes, so the brakes need a rebuild :(

This could also go under the "Jobs you wish you'd never started" thread!

Should be doing a (well overdue) oil change on the Omega, but can't be bothered to shuffle the broken M3 out of the way now.. bah.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 09 December 2012, 14:59:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 December 2012, 09:07:36
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 December 2012, 11:42:26
Took the Omega for Mot and it passed so that's a result.  :y

Only advisory was for 'deteriorating' (delaminating) wishbone rear bush both sides but it still passed as no excessive movement in the bush.  :y

did they view it with wheels off the floor? Or wheels loaded on a ramp?

Usually checked with the wheels hanging.
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 December 2012, 17:40:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 December 2012, 13:48:34
Started doing the brake pads on the M3..


Living dangerously - did the HATOs not come and shout at you?
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Post by: Lazydocker on 09 December 2012, 18:38:04
Looked at it and thought it was in desperate need of a wash ::)

Drove it, filled up with LPG (£46) and, in preparation for "The Beast from the East", Petrol (£65) :o :'(

Still... The petrol should see me through to the other end of the summer ::)

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Post by: aaronjb on 09 December 2012, 18:44:05
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 December 2012, 17:40:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 December 2012, 13:48:34
Started doing the brake pads on the M3..


Living dangerously - did the HATOs not come and shout at you?

 ;D ;D ;D Took me a second..
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Post by: feeutfo on 09 December 2012, 18:47:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 December 2012, 18:44:05
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 December 2012, 17:40:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 December 2012, 13:48:34
Started doing the brake pads on the M3..


Living dangerously - did the HATOs not come and shout at you?

 ;D ;D ;D Took me a second..
oh Aaron, keep up, ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: MaxV6 on 09 December 2012, 19:21:16
fitted replacement NCDC2013 and display.....    (£110 delivered ,  all working,  with code,  satnav disk,  manual,  and mounting cage assembly just in case.... on the downside, it had a dire straits  cd still in it's cdc case....  offending item removed....  rapidly....  ....     )

anyone knowledgeable want to come round sometime and assist me in fitting parking sensors???    then there's  the crank sensor pissing out oil.....   and brake pads to do....   


(got a dry (ish) garage,  with some lighting and heating of sorts....    ,  and big enough to get the Mv6 estate in to and close the door and still move around .....   )

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Post by: biggriffin on 09 December 2012, 20:54:16
Changed oil,fitted new front discs,
 rubbed down some rust off both front chassis legs and repainted, refitted front splitter.
. Still got wishbones,droplinks and poly front bushes to do. :-X
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 December 2012, 01:32:37
Buggered if I'm changing a stat in this weather.  -4 and foggy. bugger that, I'll use petrol instead. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 December 2012, 10:54:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 December 2012, 01:32:37
Buggered if I'm changing a stat in this weather.  -4 and foggy. bugger that, I'll use petrol instead. :(

Farking freezing! So cold.. need to do the same job on mine as it sat at barely 80C for most of the journey to work..
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Post by: albitz on 12 December 2012, 11:08:08
Im hoping to put the alternator back aon the Cavalier again today.If it still leaks I will contact 2woody and see if his kind offer is still open.If I get the cav up and running,then I really need to change the dispack on the Omega,as the misfire is getting noticably worse.
After that,the stat on the Omega when I can find some time to do it.
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 December 2012, 11:11:05
Stat party then. BRRRRRRRR ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 12 December 2012, 11:43:54
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 December 2012, 11:11:05
Stat party then. BRRRRRRRR ;D

Actually .. I'll be at home at a loose end on Saturday if you want to pop over and do it in the (slightly) warm(er) garage (that you can't shut the door on with an Omega in it .. but you can stand in front of the fan heater!) ;)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 11:52:23
Need to do mine too :-X ::)

Nice big workshop up here :y (Although there's no heater at present so not exactly warm ::))

I must go and do an oil and filter change in the next couple of days :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 December 2012, 11:54:09
Really, really need to do the oil & filter on mine, too.. Should have done it on Sunday but got too annoyed with the M3's brakes. I'm not even going to say how many miles it is since the last oil change  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 11:57:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 December 2012, 11:54:09
Really, really need to do the oil & filter on mine, too.. Should have done it on Sunday but got too annoyed with the M3's brakes. I'm not even going to say how many miles it is since the last oil change  :-X

That makes me feel a little better ;D ;D

I'm overdue, but not too badly, and know I'm likely to do the best part of a change interval in the next month or so ::)
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Post by: MaxV6 on 12 December 2012, 13:18:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 December 2012, 11:43:54
(slightly) warm(er) garage (that you can't shut the door on with an Omega in it .. but you can stand in front of the fan heater!) ;)

for some strange reason,  that makes me feel ever so slightly smug ;)
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Post by: feeutfo on 12 December 2012, 15:36:34
i wonder if its worth a chat to Guffer..?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2012, 15:53:48
Warmish garage available here if required. Only one Omega at a time, though, ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2012, 15:54:20
I say warmish. It was 0.6 degrees C this morning. :-\
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Post by: MaxV6 on 12 December 2012, 16:13:09
5 degrees warmer than it was here !   


(ambiently,    indoors and garage , MUCH warmer....   )
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 December 2012, 17:22:22
Daftish idea - how about a "OOFers with workshop/ tools/ teamaking facilities" list, as a sticky?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 12 December 2012, 17:41:49
I set to swap starter motor this morning. Looked that gas kit's feed pipe and it's vapouriser also on the way I've not finished yet... ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:06:15
Put some petrol in it, seeing as it said Range=0 miles as I left Birmingham on Saturday night ::)

I wasn't particularly concerned about it, although the flashing light was annoying, until that tell tale 12 beeps, meaning "you're out of LPG, sunshine, and on petrol".

Put some LPG in it as well, whilst there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:07:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 11:52:23
I must go and do an oil and filter change in the next couple of days :-[
Silver Bullet is 4k overdue an oil change  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 December 2012, 18:10:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:07:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 11:52:23
I must go and do an oil and filter change in the next couple of days :-[
Silver Bullet is 4k overdue an oil change  :-[

You want a hand with that? Tunnie garage should be open this weekend  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:14:38
Quote from: tunnie on 12 December 2012, 18:10:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:07:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 11:52:23
I must go and do an oil and filter change in the next couple of days :-[
Silver Bullet is 4k overdue an oil change  :-[

You want a hand with that? Tunnie garage should be open this weekend  :y
I think I'm capable again now. Just don't fancy laying on a sub zero floor. So a garage sounds great :D

Need to change dipstick O rings at same time. Bastard Bolt. Hope that will cure this pesky oil leak I can't find.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 December 2012, 18:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:14:38
Quote from: tunnie on 12 December 2012, 18:10:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:07:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 11:52:23
I must go and do an oil and filter change in the next couple of days :-[
Silver Bullet is 4k overdue an oil change  :-[

You want a hand with that? Tunnie garage should be open this weekend  :y
I think I'm capable again now. Just don't fancy laying on a sub zero floor. So a garage sounds great :D

Need to change dipstick O rings at same time. Bastard Bolt. Hope that will cure this pesky oil leak I can't find.

Aiming to be back Friday, although I am out the night before  ::)

TheChav is booked into for MOT Saturday, dropping it in first thing in the morning. Needs a little TLC before thats dropped off, plan to swap O2 sensors (see if that fault moves) - Could do with a tech2 reset on that, so it passes MOT if thats ok. You in Friday night?

2.2 getting some light service work Saturday, oil change, throttle body clean, lpg checkup (getting LPG niff from somewhere) really needs PAS fluid change at some point too.
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:29:37
Not sure I am in Friday night. My best mate and his missus need so consoling, after shortening their car significantly.  So you'll find my being dragged around Brakker's town centre, frequenting such places as The Greyhound, The Bell, The Plough, The Red Lion, The Crown (Best Hotel in Brackley) and the New Locomotive. Kicking and screaming, obviously, but its what I have to do ::)

Actually, scratch The New Locomotive - you been in their recently? Very strange atmosphere....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 December 2012, 18:37:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:29:37
Not sure I am in Friday night. My best mate and his missus need so consoling, after shortening their car significantly.  So you'll find my being dragged around Brakker's town centre, frequenting such places as The Greyhound, The Bell, The Plough, The Red Lion, The Crown (Best Hotel in Brackley) and the New Locomotive. Kicking and screaming, obviously, but its what I have to do ::)

Actually, scratch The New Locomotive - you been in their recently? Very strange atmosphere....

Never been in there, driven past so many times, never been inside though.

Can you drop it off if possible? Otherwise I need to take the bulb out  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:48:49
Pick it up on your way home Fri morning :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 December 2012, 19:40:30
Scraped the ice of it ... thick it was  :'( Then squirt the newly added screen wash whilst on the move .

Kin thing all frozen up  :( Sure it wasnt - 30 last night  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 21:09:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:29:37
Not sure I am in Friday night. My best mate and his missus need so consoling, after shortening their car significantly.  So you'll find my being dragged around Brakker's town centre, frequenting such places as The Greyhound, The Bell, The Plough, The Red Lion, The Crown (Best Hotel in Brackley) and the New Locomotive. Kicking and screaming, obviously, but its what I have to do ::)

Actually, scratch The New Locomotive - you been in their recently? Very strange atmosphere....

They OK?

And, whilst asking questions... Were they hit or did one of them run out of talent in the icy conditions?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 21:20:17
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 21:09:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:29:37
Not sure I am in Friday night. My best mate and his missus need so consoling, after shortening their car significantly.  So you'll find my being dragged around Brakker's town centre, frequenting such places as The Greyhound, The Bell, The Plough, The Red Lion, The Crown (Best Hotel in Brackley) and the New Locomotive. Kicking and screaming, obviously, but its what I have to do ::)

Actually, scratch The New Locomotive - you been in their recently? Very strange atmosphere....

They OK?

And, whilst asking questions... Were they hit or did one of them run out of talent in the icy conditions?
They'll live. The car won't. Was written off officially last weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 21:21:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 21:20:17
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 December 2012, 21:09:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:29:37
Not sure I am in Friday night. My best mate and his missus need so consoling, after shortening their car significantly.  So you'll find my being dragged around Brakker's town centre, frequenting such places as The Greyhound, The Bell, The Plough, The Red Lion, The Crown (Best Hotel in Brackley) and the New Locomotive. Kicking and screaming, obviously, but its what I have to do ::)

Actually, scratch The New Locomotive - you been in their recently? Very strange atmosphere....

They OK?

And, whilst asking questions... Were they hit or did one of them run out of talent in the icy conditions?
They'll live. The car won't. Was written off officially last weekend.
Pass on our best :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 12 December 2012, 22:46:14
Polished the Signum this evening,came up a treat too :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 December 2012, 13:26:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2012, 18:48:49
Pick it up on your way home Fri morning :y

Cheers, might be more like early afternoon though  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 December 2012, 13:44:58
Quote from: henryd on 12 December 2012, 22:46:14
Polished the Signum this evening,came up a treat too :y :y

Is that what you call yours?  Personally I get the missus to polish mine.  But, each to their own...... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 December 2012, 14:10:05
Quote from: Guffer on 13 December 2012, 13:44:58
Quote from: henryd on 12 December 2012, 22:46:14
Polished the Signum this evening,came up a treat too :y :y

Is that what you call yours?  Personally I get the missus to polish mine.  But, each to their own...... ;D

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 December 2012, 18:50:24
Got in it and tried to start it, it wouldn't go so I used the other one i've just changed the glow plugs on. I've now ordered a second set of glow plugs :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 14 December 2012, 16:15:00
I drove mine and filled up with diesel ready for the ABS Mimms meal tomorrow. cant wait for the drive. :y
keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 December 2012, 23:00:50
Noted the petrol price had gone down , normally drop a tenner's worth in so treated the ole girl to £10.50  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 December 2012, 12:07:41
Run a bit of wiring ready for an up coming project :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 15 December 2012, 16:51:50
Starter motor change is done !  :y I'm feeling proud as my abilities is absolutely not like a mechanic's...Many thx for the help I found on the forum !  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: malcy_p on 15 December 2012, 16:53:56
Cam cover gaskets - and new plug leads whilst I was in there!  ;)

If you're bored.... http://www.malcp.com/20121215OCG/index.html (http://www.malcp.com/20121215OCG/index.html)

/malc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 December 2012, 18:35:17
winter tyres and geometry for miggy + new custom hand made shocks for clit..
 
result : lighter wallet and frozen a*rs* ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 December 2012, 19:12:21
Oil & filter change, and topped up the ATF, the hardest part of that is jacking up on stands and getting it level. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 December 2012, 21:11:27
Washed three weeks of motorway grime off the DTi.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 15 December 2012, 21:43:17
done few bits on mate miggy basically sorting what a so called mechanic had done wrong like cam timing replacing broken electrical connector plugs etc which got it running again :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 December 2012, 23:19:40
I almost forgot, I also swapped my damaged :-[ front bumper for a good one i got from the Red Baron, looks nice too. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 16 December 2012, 18:21:56
Dowty washers and hollow bolts changed.

No heat from the blowers now so looks like there's an air lock somewhere.
Fitted replacement wheel after a motorway blowout on way back from Alb's yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 December 2012, 19:34:08
Replaced a few of those 90 degree vacuum connections on the DTi. Anyone know where I can get them cheaper than VX?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2012, 17:22:04
Contemplated changing the oil over the weekend, as its 4k overdue, but ran out of time  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 December 2012, 18:14:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

Aha.. yet another job you're now qualified in so you can come and do mine supervise..  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 17 December 2012, 19:28:41
Emptied pot 1 of water (in the rain) after a very stuttery run :(

stopping the wiper spindle dripping is a job for another (dry) day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 18 December 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
postponed due to bad weather, so yes about a fortnight. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 07:37:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
postponed due to bad weather, so yes about a fortnight. ;D
and lack of interest ;)

Must admit, I keep putting mine off too. Need to service the car before the weekend too really ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 15:53:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
postponed due to bad weather, so yes about a fortnight. ;D

Have a bowl of Custard!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Muttly on 18 December 2012, 15:56:32
Broken it  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 18 December 2012, 16:33:07
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 15:53:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
postponed due to bad weather, so yes about a fortnight. ;D

Have a bowl of Custard!
if you've got custard, see a Doctor. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 16:53:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 16:33:07
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 15:53:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
postponed due to bad weather, so yes about a fortnight. ;D

Have a bowl of Custard!
if you've got custard, see a Doctor. :)

Can I get it on prescription?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 December 2012, 17:02:49
Gave the TD cooling system a good flush, and refilled with GM coolant. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 19 December 2012, 17:50:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 16:53:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 16:33:07
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 15:53:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
postponed due to bad weather, so yes about a fortnight. ;D

Have a bowl of Custard!
if you've got custard, see a Doctor. :)

Can I get it on prescription?  ::)
no but we can force feed you it till it comes out of your ears ;D ;D ::) ::) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 December 2012, 17:55:41
Quote from: ozzycat on 19 December 2012, 17:50:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 16:53:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 16:33:07
Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 December 2012, 15:53:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 December 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 December 2012, 02:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 22:33:16
Quote from: symes on 17 December 2012, 22:15:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 21:43:35
Quote from: Elite Pete on 17 December 2012, 18:16:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

It is ;D
In theory. :P
50 mins to hour :y done 2 in a morning :y 1=2.5 1=3.0  :y :y
took me two days. ;D really could not be bothered.


Oh, ps, did you change the transfer pipe? Hmm? :)

Took a lot longer than 2 days :-X ::)
postponed due to bad weather, so yes about a fortnight. ;D

Have a bowl of Custard!
if you've got custard, see a Doctor. :)

Can I get it on prescription?  ::)
no but we can force feed you it till it comes out of your ears ;D ;D ::) ::) :y

Wonderful :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 December 2012, 19:52:47
Broke mine as well ::)

Clutch let go with a puff of smoke and a really nasty vibration >:( got a clutch to fit but flywheel only from Germany,so well into next year...

Is it Christmas yet  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 December 2012, 21:08:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

Yep, sounds so casual don't it, like it takes about five minutes. It took me about three hours to do mine. I was in the 'V' in under thirty minutes, wiggled and waggled the thermostat, snapped the transfer pipe bracket off by accident (which didn't bother me as i had bought all the new bits anyway) and then the real fight begins. Pipe grips one end and mole grips the other, the bloody thing put up hell of a fight. If I had to do it again, I'd saw through the stat housing outlet pipe, hoover up the swarf and then unbolt the stat.
As a side note, do you think that Vauxhall measured the longest length of transfer pipe that would fit through the 'V' side of the engine, and then added 5mm so that it wouldn't.  :(
With the exception of the transfer pipe it is a nice little job.  :y  The jobs I hate are suspension related, where everything is so damn tight because of thread dryness and the dirt.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 December 2012, 22:42:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 December 2012, 21:08:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

Yep, sounds so casual don't it, like it takes about five minutes. It took me about three hours to do mine. I was in the 'V' in under thirty minutes, wiggled and waggled the thermostat, snapped the transfer pipe bracket off by accident (which didn't bother me as i had bought all the new bits anyway) and then the real fight begins. Pipe grips one end and mole grips the other, the bloody thing put up hell of a fight. If I had to do it again, I'd saw through the stat housing outlet pipe, hoover up the swarf and then unbolt the stat.
As a side note, do you think that Vauxhall measured the longest length of transfer pipe that would fit through the 'V' side of the engine, and then added 5mm so that it wouldn't.  :(
With the exception of the transfer pipe it is a nice little job.  :y  The jobs I hate are suspension related, where everything is so damn tight because of thread dryness and the dirt.  :(


Haven't got moll grips. So ..... "Ah, that'll do". Biggest pry bar I've got. Wedged between bracket and head, and lever the bugger off. Poxy thing!


I did move the pas reservoir though. Maybe that helped get the pipe out?

Must say I wasn't expecting two bastward bolts on the 3.2 :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 20 December 2012, 16:24:25
Cleaned the scuttle drains, after seeing the weather forecasts. Being safe than sorry, although it wasnt badly blocked as expected  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2012, 17:40:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 December 2012, 22:42:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 December 2012, 21:08:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

Yep, sounds so casual don't it, like it takes about five minutes. It took me about three hours to do mine. I was in the 'V' in under thirty minutes, wiggled and waggled the thermostat, snapped the transfer pipe bracket off by accident (which didn't bother me as i had bought all the new bits anyway) and then the real fight begins. Pipe grips one end and mole grips the other, the bloody thing put up hell of a fight. If I had to do it again, I'd saw through the stat housing outlet pipe, hoover up the swarf and then unbolt the stat.
As a side note, do you think that Vauxhall measured the longest length of transfer pipe that would fit through the 'V' side of the engine, and then added 5mm so that it wouldn't.  :(
With the exception of the transfer pipe it is a nice little job.  :y  The jobs I hate are suspension related, where everything is so damn tight because of thread dryness and the dirt.  :(


Haven't got moll grips. So ..... "Ah, that'll do". Biggest pry bar I've got. Wedged between bracket and head, and lever the bugger off. Poxy thing!


I did move the pas reservoir though. Maybe that helped get the pipe out?

Must say I wasn't expecting two bastward bolts on the 3.2 :(
Its a job that needs molegrips, thats probably why you made a pigs ear of it. That and "can't be arsed"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2012, 17:40:32
Broken something again  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 December 2012, 21:18:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2012, 17:40:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 December 2012, 22:42:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 December 2012, 21:08:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

Yep, sounds so casual don't it, like it takes about five minutes. It took me about three hours to do mine. I was in the 'V' in under thirty minutes, wiggled and waggled the thermostat, snapped the transfer pipe bracket off by accident (which didn't bother me as i had bought all the new bits anyway) and then the real fight begins. Pipe grips one end and mole grips the other, the bloody thing put up hell of a fight. If I had to do it again, I'd saw through the stat housing outlet pipe, hoover up the swarf and then unbolt the stat.
As a side note, do you think that Vauxhall measured the longest length of transfer pipe that would fit through the 'V' side of the engine, and then added 5mm so that it wouldn't.  :(
With the exception of the transfer pipe it is a nice little job.  :y  The jobs I hate are suspension related, where everything is so damn tight because of thread dryness and the dirt.  :(


Haven't got moll grips. So ..... "Ah, that'll do". Biggest pry bar I've got. Wedged between bracket and head, and lever the bugger off. Poxy thing!


I did move the pas reservoir though. Maybe that helped get the pipe out?

Must say I wasn't expecting two bastward bolts on the 3.2 :(
Its a job that needs molegrips, thats probably why you made a pigs ear of it. That and "can't be arsed"
can't bring meself to buy any, they come under the butchers tools heading IMO. Although there are occasions....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2012, 21:22:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 December 2012, 21:18:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2012, 17:40:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 December 2012, 22:42:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 December 2012, 21:08:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 December 2012, 18:06:52
changed the stat. sounds so simple doesnt it. ffs.. ;D

Yep, sounds so casual don't it, like it takes about five minutes. It took me about three hours to do mine. I was in the 'V' in under thirty minutes, wiggled and waggled the thermostat, snapped the transfer pipe bracket off by accident (which didn't bother me as i had bought all the new bits anyway) and then the real fight begins. Pipe grips one end and mole grips the other, the bloody thing put up hell of a fight. If I had to do it again, I'd saw through the stat housing outlet pipe, hoover up the swarf and then unbolt the stat.
As a side note, do you think that Vauxhall measured the longest length of transfer pipe that would fit through the 'V' side of the engine, and then added 5mm so that it wouldn't.  :(
With the exception of the transfer pipe it is a nice little job.  :y  The jobs I hate are suspension related, where everything is so damn tight because of thread dryness and the dirt.  :(


Haven't got moll grips. So ..... "Ah, that'll do". Biggest pry bar I've got. Wedged between bracket and head, and lever the bugger off. Poxy thing!


I did move the pas reservoir though. Maybe that helped get the pipe out?

Must say I wasn't expecting two bastward bolts on the 3.2 :(
Its a job that needs molegrips, thats probably why you made a pigs ear of it. That and "can't be arsed"
can't bring meself to buy any, they come under the butchers tools heading IMO. Although there are occasions....
All tools have a place, if they can be used properly
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 December 2012, 21:29:19
Indeed, mole grips are great for welding and the like
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 20 December 2012, 22:06:45
Put another new alternator on the Cavalier.This one came complete with Vacuum pump (but wasnt free). ::)
Fitted it in the pissing rain this morning and in a real hurry as I had to be somewhere else.Was pleased to see that it was finally oiltight. 10 miles into the 12 mile drive to the hospital the wipers slowed down,the radio switched itself off etc. I think I worked out why when the radio went off.I cold then here the squealing of the drive belt.I hadnt put enough time or effort into tensioning it,so I guess it was supplying enough charge to keep the dash light out but not enough to have almost everything electrical running - including the HRW.It started when I left for home tonight and got me home with everything switched off which could be,including the headlights in well lit areas.
Will tension the belt properly in the morning and hopefully that will be the end of the saga.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 23 December 2012, 10:37:46
My car began to missfire on Friday on the way home from work.... eml came on, so nursed "Yoda" home.
In need of a laptop so pedal trick showed cylinder 5 was not at happy bunny..... I had a virtually new one in my spares so it was on within ten minutes to burst back into 6 cylinder life. ...

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 23 December 2012, 10:50:08
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 December 2012, 21:29:19
Indeed, mole grips are great for welding and the like
Suspect the day I get into welding, will be the day I stump up for some. :)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 December 2012, 12:16:33
Acquired more parts for my 'make an Elite handle like it should' project! Thanks 2Woody!
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Post by: albitz on 23 December 2012, 12:49:16
Washed it - it was filthy.Going outside shortly to do some more to project Bose installation.
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Post by: jonny2112 on 23 December 2012, 12:58:11
Quote from: Albitz on 23 December 2012, 12:49:16
Washed it - it was filthy.Going outside shortly to do some more to project Bose installation.

How's that going? Is your head not turned?
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Post by: martin42 on 23 December 2012, 13:23:12
oil and filter change today,not my car tho,EMD's miggy,i let Steve supervise lol  ;D ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 23 December 2012, 14:25:21
Quote from: martin42 on 23 December 2012, 13:23:12
oil and filter change today,not my car tho,EMD's miggy,i let Steve supervise lol  ;D ;D

Still no change martin , but will give it time to settle . Thanks again , not throwing anymore money at it now  :(
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Post by: albitz on 23 December 2012, 15:06:20
Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 December 2012, 12:58:11
Quote from: Albitz on 23 December 2012, 12:49:16
Washed it - it was filthy.Going outside shortly to do some more to project Bose installation.

How's that going? Is your head not turned?

Havent had a chance to do anything to it for a long time,but Im on dayshift today and got the place to myself so thought I would try and get some more done. Ive just run the loom from the amp up to the drivers kick panel.My car doesnt have the wiring and connector to plug the Bose loom into,so that part will have to wait until I get a loom made for it.Now need to finish cutting out the holes in the metal shelf for the rear speakers then finish installing the shelf & blind.
Ive just started removing the rear (grey) seatbelts to replace them with black ones but Ive got stuck.The black seatbelts are retracted and I cant work out how to release them so I can fit them in the car.
Might ask the oracle (RobG) Im sure he will know. :)
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Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2012, 17:03:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 December 2012, 10:50:08
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 December 2012, 21:29:19
Indeed, mole grips are great for welding and the like
Suspect the day I get into welding, will be the day I stump up for some. :)

I'm seriously thinking of signing up for the evening course at Bracknell & Reading college.. Just shy of £300 for however many weeks of one night a week it is for 'Sheet metalwork and welding for car restoration'. Might be a bit problematic with your shifts, though, I guess.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 December 2012, 17:20:29
Could always have a gathering to have a play sometime, if you like. I'll be at a loose end for the next 2 weeks, although I'd recommend the course at Basingstoke. It does depend what instructor you get, apparently. We had a guy called Frank. Ex-army and really knew his stuff. :y
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Post by: symes on 23 December 2012, 17:37:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2012, 17:03:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 December 2012, 10:50:08
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 December 2012, 21:29:19
Indeed, mole grips are great for welding and the like
Suspect the day I get into welding, will be the day I stump up for some. :)

I'm seriously thinking of signing up for the evening course at Bracknell & Reading college.. Just shy of £300 for however many weeks of one night a week it is for 'Sheet metalwork and welding for car restoration'. Might be a bit problematic with your shifts, though, I guess.
That's not a price for learning mate. My welding helmet cost £400 its digital can alter shade time delay etc
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Post by: symes on 23 December 2012, 17:38:19
Finally sorted Boggys miggy 2.2 :y :y
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Post by: Murph on 23 December 2012, 18:19:33
Changed the NSF tyre.
Now it pulls to the OS... go figure!
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Post by: jonny2112 on 23 December 2012, 19:45:21
Quote from: Albitz on 23 December 2012, 15:06:20
Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 December 2012, 12:58:11
Quote from: Albitz on 23 December 2012, 12:49:16
Washed it - it was filthy.Going outside shortly to do some more to project Bose installation.

How's that going? Is your head not turned?

Havent had a chance to do anything to it for a long time,but Im on dayshift today and got the place to myself so thought I would try and get some more done. Ive just run the loom from the amp up to the drivers kick panel.My car doesnt have the wiring and connector to plug the Bose loom into,so that part will have to wait until I get a loom made for it.Now need to finish cutting out the holes in the metal shelf for the rear speakers then finish installing the shelf & blind.
Ive just started removing the rear (grey) seatbelts to replace them with black ones but Ive got stuck.The black seatbelts are retracted and I cant work out how to release them so I can fit them in the car.
Might ask the oracle (RobG) Im sure he will know. :)

Well it is a labour of love after all, and it'll be we'll worth it  :y
Rob must be out tonight  :D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 December 2012, 19:51:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 December 2012, 17:20:29
Could always have a gathering to have a play sometime, if you like. I'll be at a loose end for the next 2 weeks, although I'd recommend the course at Basingstoke. It does depend what instructor you get, apparently. We had a guy called Frank. Ex-army and really knew his stuff. :y

Oh, and the course I was on was £70 IIRC. Used much more than that in consumables and metal. ;)
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Post by: twiglet on 23 December 2012, 19:55:46
Quote from: Albitz on 23 December 2012, 15:06:20
Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 December 2012, 12:58:11
Quote from: Albitz on 23 December 2012, 12:49:16
Washed it - it was filthy.Going outside shortly to do some more to project Bose installation.

How's that going? Is your head not turned?

Havent had a chance to do anything to it for a long time,but Im on dayshift today and got the place to myself so thought I would try and get some more done. Ive just run the loom from the amp up to the drivers kick panel.My car doesnt have the wiring and connector to plug the Bose loom into,so that part will have to wait until I get a loom made for it.Now need to finish cutting out the holes in the metal shelf for the rear speakers then finish installing the shelf & blind.
Ive just started removing the rear (grey) seatbelts to replace them with black ones but Ive got stuck.The black seatbelts are retracted and I cant work out how to release them so I can fit them in the car.
Might ask the oracle (RobG) Im sure he will know. :)

They will only release when they are at the same angle as when installed in the car, otherwise the inertia reel will lock.  Hold the unit in one hand while gently pulling on the belt with the other.  Then slowly rotate to unit.  When you get the angle right, the belt will slide out easily.  ;)
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Post by: albitz on 23 December 2012, 22:18:28
Thanks..............................although "the oracle" told me that about 5 minutes after I first mentioned it. ;) ;D
Rear belts all fitted at work today.Glad something has gone right this week. :)
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Post by: jonny2112 on 23 December 2012, 23:40:41
Result  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 December 2012, 11:53:44
Yesterday, but.. changed the oil in the Elite - only 4k overdue..  :-[ :-[ all done now and sounds much quieter! Figured I'd throw an air filter in it as well, just for giggles.

Now I just need to do the thermostat & HBV, flush the coolant and the passenger side cam cover gasket.. chickened out of starting any of those as the car needs to do ~800 miles in the next three days for the Xmas parental tour ;D Plus I couldn't even see the HBV, let alone imagine getting my fingers on it.. maybe with the inlet off.

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 December 2012, 17:20:29
Could always have a gathering to have a play sometime, if you like. I'll be at a loose end for the next 2 weeks, although I'd recommend the course at Basingstoke. It does depend what instructor you get, apparently. We had a guy called Frank. Ex-army and really knew his stuff. :y

Annoyingly I'm pretty much only really free on New Years Day and the 6th of Jan.. I have a full schedule of, sadly, mostly work  :( Although the idea of a welding get together sounds good to me :y

Quote from: symes on 23 December 2012, 17:37:34
That's not a price for learning mate. My welding helmet cost £400 its digital can alter shade time delay etc

Guessing there's a 'bad' missing between 'a' and 'price' there ;) But yeah I agree - not quite as frugal as Kevin's £70 but still, easy to get through consumables plus all the equipment is provided. Always wanted to learn sheet metal & bodywork skills.. even though I'm building a fibreglass car ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 December 2012, 16:13:31
Dismantled, cleaned up and refitted the rear pads on the 'new' car, as they had nearly seized and the sqeaking was starting to annoy me ::)

Changed the indicator stalk and rebuilt the door mirror switch as it was possessed  :o

Fitted an aerial with a view to fitting a radio, but working on plan B due to a security code hiccup ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 December 2012, 20:25:31
Plan B reverted to plan A  :y

Thanks to Dave for solving the problem, can now listen to the radio whilst visiting the family 8)
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Post by: tunnie on 26 December 2012, 22:32:18
Swapped o2 sensors around on the 3.2, to see if my fault moves banks. It keeps struggling with o2 sensor issues :(

Well chuffed it started after almost 2.5 months, did not even leave it on charge or anything. Turned over bit slow but started fine  8)

Tomorrow its oil changes & throttle body cleaning on the 2.2's
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Post by: VXL V6 on 27 December 2012, 17:28:49
Quote from: tunnie on 26 December 2012, 22:32:18
Well chuffed it started after almost 2.5 months, did not even leave it on charge or anything. Turned over bit slow but started fine  8)
Tend to find the V6 doesn't need much to start, as long as there is enough to crank it over about one revolution and enough to run the ECU mine will start.
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Post by: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 17:30:39
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 December 2012, 17:28:49
Quote from: tunnie on 26 December 2012, 22:32:18
Well chuffed it started after almost 2.5 months, did not even leave it on charge or anything. Turned over bit slow but started fine  8)
Tend to find the V6 doesn't need much to start, as long as there is enough to crank it over about one revolution and enough to run the ECU mine will start.

Yeah noticed that, 4 pots need more cranking!
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Post by: pscocoa on 27 December 2012, 19:18:18
1.Drop links done again

2. Key fob locking but not unlocking - Martin Imber's oof email is full so went on his website and made a payment but think I screwed up as I need to send the unit to him. Anyway emailed him on another address now.

Changed battery in spare fob for now just in case!!
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Post by: feeutfo on 27 December 2012, 19:20:55
Quote from: pscocoa on 27 December 2012, 19:18:18
1.Drop links done again

2. Key fob locking but not unlocking - Martin Imber's oof email is full so went on his website and made a payment but think I screwed up as I need to send the unit to him. Anyway emailed him on another address now.

Changed battery in spare fob for now just in case!!
<coughcough> Kevin Wood <coughcough>
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Post by: pscocoa on 27 December 2012, 19:28:35
oh - did not know he repaired key fobs - thanks
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Post by: feeutfo on 27 December 2012, 20:08:08
If its just buttons, soldering, etc he did mine, and a certain waiters in my local curry house.

But there's not much Kev doesn't know about electronics. Or most things actually.
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Post by: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 20:20:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 December 2012, 20:08:08
If its just buttons, soldering, etc he did mine, and a certain waiters in my local curry house.

But there's not much Kev doesn't know about electronics. Or most things actually.

Second that  :y

Today oil & filter change on FatherT's 2.2, as well as full breather & throttle body clean.

Popped to dealer, stocked up on oil & filters.

3.2 booked for MOT tomorrow.

Tomorrow also plan same for my 2.2, plus look into a gas leak. Help little fatty out with his oil problems, then maybe a curry  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 21:42:05
Keyswitches in 3 button fobs is relatively easy. Shop sells the switches ;)
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Post by: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 21:46:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 21:42:05
Keyswitches in 3 button fobs is relatively easy. Shop sells the switches ;)

Speaking of fobs, I need a new one for 2.2. Can you bring one tomorrow please?  :-*
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 21:48:02
Quote from: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 21:46:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 21:42:05
Keyswitches in 3 button fobs is relatively easy. Shop sells the switches ;)

Speaking of fobs, I need a new one for 2.2. Can you bring one tomorrow please?  :-*
Any why would I have one  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 21:49:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 21:48:02
Quote from: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 21:46:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 21:42:05
Keyswitches in 3 button fobs is relatively easy. Shop sells the switches ;)

Speaking of fobs, I need a new one for 2.2. Can you bring one tomorrow please?  :-*
Any why would I have one  ???

Thought you kept loads to code & sell?  :-\
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Post by: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 22:01:51
I'm finding a lot of blank fobs & buttons, but none that supply that board  :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-Vectra-3-Button-Remote-Fob-Case-Blank-Flat-Blade-Key-/110951179755?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item19d534a5eb (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-Vectra-3-Button-Remote-Fob-Case-Blank-Flat-Blade-Key-/110951179755?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item19d534a5eb)
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Post by: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 22:04:29
That said, just found one, but its £12 and will need a new blade.

That going rate these days?
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 22:04:32
Buy from a dealer. About £27 plus VAT for the last I bought.
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 22:05:13
Quote from: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 22:04:29
That said, just found one, but its £12 and will need a new blade.

That going rate these days?
Do not buy 2nd hand. For starters, how do you know its the right one ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 22:06:38
Quote from: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 22:01:51
I'm finding a lot of blank fobs & buttons, but none that supply that board  :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-Vectra-3-Button-Remote-Fob-Case-Blank-Flat-Blade-Key-/110951179755?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item19d534a5eb (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-Vectra-3-Button-Remote-Fob-Case-Blank-Flat-Blade-Key-/110951179755?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item19d534a5eb)
The ebay replacement cases are utter shite. I've been trying to find some to put together a kit for the shop, but they are all universally shite. Hence the recommendation to use dealer.
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Post by: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 22:07:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 22:04:32
Buy from a dealer. About £27 plus VAT for the last I bought.

That cheap? Thought they were way more than that! Problem solved then.

That the whole key, or just fob bit?
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2012, 09:22:53
Quote from: tunnie on 27 December 2012, 22:07:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2012, 22:04:32
Buy from a dealer. About £27 plus VAT for the last I bought.

That cheap? Thought they were way more than that! Problem solved then.

That the whole key, or just fob bit?
Just fob.

I may still have blades and transponders, as they are same across range (post 98)
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Post by: tunnie on 28 December 2012, 18:08:40
So today oil and filter change + full throttle body and breather clean on 2.2. Also tracked down a pesky LPG leak, found to be on pipe of vaporiser.

New air fresher + new fob programmed. So quite successful on that car.

Not so successful, on little fattys rusty bullet's oil leak  ::)

Quite impressive lost b*stard bolt & 8mm socket somewhere in that engine bay!  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2012, 18:13:57
And I've got a blister on my finger, helping to explain my butterfingers...
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Post by: tunnie on 28 December 2012, 18:28:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2012, 18:13:57
And I've got a blister on my finger, helping to explain my butterfingers...

Next time I think take that PAS pump off earlier, before round 7  ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 10:21:34
I suppose I ought to change the oil on Mrs VXL's estate...  :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 11:04:29
Fixed tunnie's knackered fob.
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 11:05:12
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 10:21:34
I suppose I ought to change the oil on Mrs VXL's estate...  :(
The oil in the MV6 did 7.5k  :-[

Although, as its a constant loss system......    :-[
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Post by: tunnie on 29 December 2012, 11:05:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 11:04:29
Fixed tunnie's knackered fob.

Many thanks for that  :y
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Post by: PhilRich on 29 December 2012, 11:53:03
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2012, 11:05:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 11:04:29
Fixed tunnie's knackered fob.

Many thanks for that  :y
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I think we're long overdue a 'humble grovelling smiley' as Many thanks just isn't enough in some circumstances!  ;D :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 13:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 11:05:12
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 10:21:34
I suppose I ought to change the oil on Mrs VXL's estate...  :(
The oil in the MV6 did 7.5k  :-[

Although, as its a constant loss system......    :-[

Just over 6K on her tractor, thankfully I whisked it round to the parents and used their car port to stay dry!
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Post by: martin42 on 29 December 2012, 14:28:58
passenger side cam cover,oil/filter change and coolant change,thats enough for the day i think  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 18:39:56
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 13:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 11:05:12
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 10:21:34
I suppose I ought to change the oil on Mrs VXL's estate...  :(
The oil in the MV6 did 7.5k  :-[

Although, as its a constant loss system......    :-[

Just over 6K on her tractor, thankfully I whisked it round to the parents and used their car port to stay dry!
Ooooo, thats a long time in a tractor...
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Post by: omega3000 on 29 December 2012, 19:22:14
Quote from: martin42 on 29 December 2012, 14:28:58
passenger side cam cover,oil/filter change and coolant change,thats enough for the day i think  ;D

 ???

You got a V6 in that cabriolet now  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 29 December 2012, 19:34:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 18:39:56
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 13:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2012, 11:05:12
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 December 2012, 10:21:34
I suppose I ought to change the oil on Mrs VXL's estate...  :(
The oil in the MV6 did 7.5k  :-[

Although, as its a constant loss system......    :-[

Just over 6K on her tractor, thankfully I whisked it round to the parents and used their car port to stay dry!
Ooooo, thats a long time in a tractor...

Not so bad in 2.2 DTi? Or just as critical on changes as 2.5.  :-\
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Post by: martin42 on 30 December 2012, 12:00:34
Quote from: EMD on 29 December 2012, 19:22:14
Quote from: martin42 on 29 December 2012, 14:28:58
passenger side cam cover,oil/filter change and coolant change,thats enough for the day i think  ;D

 ???

You got a V6 in that cabriolet now  ;D :y

noooooo did a 3.0 elite  :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 December 2012, 13:18:29
Quote from: martin42 on 30 December 2012, 12:00:34
Quote from: EMD on 29 December 2012, 19:22:14
Quote from: martin42 on 29 December 2012, 14:28:58
passenger side cam cover,oil/filter change and coolant change,thats enough for the day i think  ;D

 ???

You got a V6 in that cabriolet now  ;D :y

noooooo did a 3.0 elite  :y

I got plenty of plaster's if you need them  ;D Still got the tapping but added the wynns , will wait and see if it works :'(
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Post by: martin42 on 30 December 2012, 13:54:04
no plasters needed or used  ;)
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Post by: albitz on 30 December 2012, 14:15:38
Need some plasters here.Ive started the dispack change but its not going well. ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 December 2012, 14:30:26
Quote from: Albitz on 30 December 2012, 14:15:38
Need some plasters here.Ive started the dispack change but its not going well. ::)

Dont forget to take some painkillers for you back later  :D
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Post by: PhilRich on 30 December 2012, 15:15:43
Changed the drivers door lock solenoid, not too bad a job ( i'm told) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 30 December 2012, 16:31:36
Quote from: EMD on 30 December 2012, 14:30:26
Quote from: Albitz on 30 December 2012, 14:15:38
Need some plasters here.Ive started the dispack change but its not going well. ::)

Dont forget to take some painkillers for you back later  :D
Yep,sore back,very sore legs but I got it finished.Dispack was rusted and split.Fitted replacement,put everything back together,fired it up,and.................misfire is still there. :'( :'(
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Post by: albitz on 30 December 2012, 17:40:46
Correction.Its running a bit lumpy at tickover and slightly reluctant to pickup from tickover on gas,fine on petrol. Just took it for a drive and the classic dispack misfire has gone,it revs cleanly through the gears on both petrol and gas,so a reasonably successful day. :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 December 2012, 20:26:11
Quote from: Albitz on 30 December 2012, 17:40:46
Correction.Its running a bit lumpy at tickover and slightly reluctant to pickup from tickover on gas,fine on petrol. Just took it for a drive and the classic dispack misfire has gone,it revs cleanly through the gears on both petrol and gas,so a reasonably successful day. :)

Nice one  :) , was it the original coil pack . Im sure mine was so it did well for 15 yrs .
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Post by: albitz on 30 December 2012, 20:53:20
Quote from: EMD on 30 December 2012, 20:26:11
Quote from: Albitz on 30 December 2012, 17:40:46
Correction.Its running a bit lumpy at tickover and slightly reluctant to pickup from tickover on gas,fine on petrol. Just took it for a drive and the classic dispack misfire has gone,it revs cleanly through the gears on both petrol and gas,so a reasonably successful day. :)

Nice one  :) , was it the original coil pack . Im sure mine was so it did well for 15 yrs .

From the state of it I would say it definitely was.Crap pic,but you get the idea.The bolt visible was rusted in place and was a hell of a job to get out.

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/Albs59/DSCF1663-1.jpg)
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Post by: omega3000 on 31 December 2012, 11:35:11
Looks very similar to most that have been on a long time , they can only take so much rain from the scuttle and sponge  ;D
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Post by: cam2502 on 31 December 2012, 12:53:12
Taxed the bugger. £148.50 lighter in the pocket  :(
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Post by: bertie1.8vectra on 31 December 2012, 14:28:59
Yesterday I buggered up the drivers side door lock by putting it back together in the wrong way... So I guess I'll be spending jan 2013 putting that right and sorting the other door springs out on the disco..... :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 December 2012, 17:43:17
Examined the dent in the drivers door that was kindly given to me as a Christmas gift by the local 'Dial-a-pizza' man in his attempt to use the driveway as a turning point. Shrugged shoulders. drank coffee.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 31 December 2012, 18:58:35
Quote from: cam2502 on 31 December 2012, 12:53:12
Taxed the bugger. £148.50 lighter in the pocket  :(

+1  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: idc62 on 31 December 2012, 19:18:20
over this festive season  ;D ;D ;D i had to do full surgery to my golden mig  ??? ??? HG gone finished it today started up first turn of the key :y :y :y :y .I know its two pots short but she's all i got ;)quite chuffed with myself not done hg since i was in my twenties (now fifty ::) ::)) well two tyres next and then discs pads both ends :o :o HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 31 December 2012, 19:37:29
Just got my car.
£950 lighter for a 2001 Omega 2.6 V6 Elite Estate.
I thought this was a bargain as the car is in great shape..

Laters..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 December 2012, 19:43:54
Quote from: jonny2112 on 31 December 2012, 18:58:35
Quote from: cam2502 on 31 December 2012, 12:53:12
Taxed the bugger. £148.50 lighter in the pocket  :(

+1  :'(

+2 +3, did both of mine online the week before Christmas.. Insurance for one of them at the end of Jan and the other at the end of Feb....  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 December 2012, 21:39:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 December 2012, 19:43:54
Quote from: jonny2112 on 31 December 2012, 18:58:35
Quote from: cam2502 on 31 December 2012, 12:53:12
Taxed the bugger. £148.50 lighter in the pocket  :(

+1  :'(

+2 +3, did both of mine online the week before Christmas.. Insurance for one of them at the end of Jan and the other at the end of Feb....  :'(

+4, £270. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lewis1 on 31 December 2012, 21:49:14
new hid's in the spots and changed the park bulbs to white change all the interior courtesy lights to l.e.d white lights aswell as the ones  in the door.. also renewed the gear stick leather. will be changing the heater controll buttons tomoz as they are worn aswell as its surrounding

have a 00 for breaking fermoy cork munster ireland area
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 January 2013, 02:39:35
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 December 2012, 21:39:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 December 2012, 19:43:54
Quote from: jonny2112 on 31 December 2012, 18:58:35
Quote from: cam2502 on 31 December 2012, 12:53:12
Taxed the bugger. £148.50 lighter in the pocket  :(

+1  :'(

+2 +3, did both of mine online the week before Christmas.. Insurance for one of them at the end of Jan and the other at the end of Feb....  :'(

+4, £270. ::)

You need to get it on the register and save a whole £10 :-X ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2013, 10:32:14
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 December 2012, 21:39:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 December 2012, 19:43:54
Quote from: jonny2112 on 31 December 2012, 18:58:35
Quote from: cam2502 on 31 December 2012, 12:53:12
Taxed the bugger. £148.50 lighter in the pocket  :(

+1  :'(

+2 +3, did both of mine online the week before Christmas.. Insurance for one of them at the end of Jan and the other at the end of Feb....  :'(

+4, £270. ::)
You couldn't be arsed forgotten to tell the DVLA, or has it gone up again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 01 January 2013, 13:57:41
Quote from: worzelof10acrefield on 31 December 2012, 19:37:29
Just got my car.
£950 lighter for a 2001 Omega 2.6 V6 Elite Estate.
I thought this was a bargain as the car is in great shape..

Laters..

Welcome - sounds like a good buy!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 01 January 2013, 14:01:50
reset emissions light again
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Big_Al on 01 January 2013, 14:13:27
After seemingly sorting the itermittant non starting due to the imobiliser problem , I finally got round to cleaning breathers & a full throttle body clean on the "new" MV6.

They were not too bad actually 8) 8) . . good job done  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 01 January 2013, 14:42:13
Finished installing black seat belts - at last. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 01 January 2013, 16:27:38
Also finished cutting the holes out of the metal rear shelf so I can install Bose with its shelf & blind.If I had remembered to bring both shelf speakers to work with me I could have got the speakers/shelf/blind  installed today. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 January 2013, 17:27:50
At least you remembered that you didn't have them before you fitted it  ;D

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 01 January 2013, 17:29:26
Quote from: ex taxi al on 01 January 2013, 17:27:50
At least you remembered that you didn't have them before you fitted it  ;D

Don't worry, there's still time for him to forget that!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 01 January 2013, 22:51:30
Damn thing was misfiring under load again on gas on the way home from work tonight. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2013, 18:16:12
Ended up in an argument with the BP over paying. They threatened to call the police, I said I'd wait for them to turn up.

In the end, they came to their senses. Retards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 January 2013, 18:21:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2013, 18:16:12
Ended up in an argument with the BP over paying. They threatened to call the police, I said I'd wait for them to turn up.

In the end, they came to their senses. Retards.
...I did wonder, the other day, why the entire staff of that garage vanished without trace at the sight if an omega pulling on to the forcourt, and why it took so long to pay. Now I know. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 January 2013, 18:25:28
I drove mine into town. Stupid I know.

But it's always the same. Park as far away from the shop doors as I can. Right out the way. No other cars around. Empty spaces for miles.

Return from the shop to find its surrounded by bell ends that can't park in the middle of a space. FFS!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2013, 18:32:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 January 2013, 18:21:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2013, 18:16:12
Ended up in an argument with the BP over paying. They threatened to call the police, I said I'd wait for them to turn up.

In the end, they came to their senses. Retards.
...I did wonder, the other day, why the entire staff of that garage vanished without trace at the sight if an omega pulling on to the forcourt, and why it took so long to pay. Now I know. ;D
Not the one here, the next nearest. They are all retards.  Although apparently a problem affected all BP's and Natwest customers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 January 2013, 18:40:20
Ah the card machines. Yes Asda have that issue now and then. Sadly it's not possible to escape due to the forecourt design.

I still owe Bp a tank of fuel. As they only charged me for the chewing gum, and not the fuel. My reg was later picked up at another bp on the a3. Where by they refused to serve me, without realising I had already filled up the tank.
 I was also threatened with the police. Thats ok I said, and left them my name address reg and the nearest police station to the house, and off I went.

I now owe them two tanks of fuel. ;D dont get me wrong though, I'm happy to pay. However I absolutely will not be put out of my way to sort there f@*k ups.

If they can't sort their shit out then tough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 02 January 2013, 22:28:53
Got a couple of check strap bushes. Only needed one, but there were three in stock so I just took them  ;D  £1.80  :o
Not very exciting, but I'll get it fitted soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 January 2013, 23:37:42
Remembered the MOT is due soon. Looked for paperwork. MOT due the day after tomorrow. >:( Booked MOT for tomorrow morning.

Went round the car and fixed a couple of duff bulbs and the dead horn switch. Removal of battery required to get to nearside sidelight bulb. ::)

Visual check of everything else. Seems in order. Thought it sounded a bit fruity from underneath.. Dangle-berries! Exhaust centre sections rotting through just before the back box, as usual.

Tried to order new system from Eternal but got some cr@p about phoning back to pay by credit card FFS! Sign up with a merchant service like everyone else! Phone number says they are either busy or closed. Great. >:(

Hoping it's not bad enough for a fail, but I fear the worst.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 03 January 2013, 16:08:00
Did the O/S front poly bush before rain stopped play, well the rain started ten minutes after I did so I ended up pi$$ed wet through  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 03 January 2013, 20:26:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 January 2013, 18:25:28
I drove mine into town. Stupid I know.

But it's always the same. Park as far away from the shop doors as I can. Right out the way. No other cars around. Empty spaces for miles.

Return from the shop to find its surrounded by bell ends that can't park in the middle of a space. FFS!

A lot of FFS on here  ;D Chill! Haha

Don't worry Chris a trolley idiotted my monaro Just before Xmas N/S someone to lazy to put in trolley bay, was raining hard and blowing....

Sportstars fitted to plod car this evening  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 January 2013, 22:35:46
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 03 January 2013, 20:26:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 January 2013, 18:25:28
I drove mine into town. Stupid I know.

But it's always the same. Park as far away from the shop doors as I can. Right out the way. No other cars around. Empty spaces for miles.

Return from the shop to find its surrounded by bell ends that can't park in the middle of a space. FFS!

A lot of FFS on here  ;D Chill! Haha

Don't worry Chris a trolley idiotted my monaro Just before Xmas N/S someone to lazy to put in trolley bay, was raining hard and blowing....

Sportstars fitted to plod car this evening  :y
i'm alright, it's the others. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 04 January 2013, 17:37:49
Quote from: jonny2112 on 02 January 2013, 22:28:53
Got a couple of check strap bushes. Only needed one, but there were three in stock so I just took them  ;D  £1.80  :o
Not very exciting, but I'll get it fitted soon.

Not sure it has cured the slight creak, in fact it seemed a little bit worse. Maybe just needs time to bed in, and/or a bit more grease. Failing that I'll just leave it for now and arrange to do the plate repair at some point if that's what's needed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 04 January 2013, 20:24:56
Fitted sub in the cabby and sorted out ventilation pipes,so now have air blowing in the right places  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 04 January 2013, 20:51:06
 :y :y fitted new injectors to my scenic totaly diferent car :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 05 January 2013, 14:51:36
new drive belt, new front drop links, new pads and sensors.

now for the first time since I owned the car(3 years) the brake pad warning and check have gone out on display :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 05 January 2013, 14:53:41
Been out for a nice long run, with everything just purring along.  Hasn't been so good since I bought her!  The silent beast; well until I let the V6 rip! :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 05 January 2013, 15:13:17
Got the N/S front poly bush done and both poly donuts fitted too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 January 2013, 17:35:04
And two hours later......




Well.....




What do yo think? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 05 January 2013, 17:38:30
Hard to tell with the car sat on the drive, it`s currently sorned  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 January 2013, 17:41:58
A flimsy, if legitimate excuse.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 January 2013, 17:43:44
4 new tyres - Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 - ... took the chance to look at various bits while it was in the air ... so rapidly followed by

Front brake pads and sensor ... the sensor was part worn through !!

Also played with the steering box adjuster as described in the other thread ....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=110694.0

Retest on Monday regarding the steering play
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 05 January 2013, 18:09:27
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 January 2013, 17:41:58
A flimsy, if legitimate excuse.....

Believe you me, I would have been straight out in it  ;D

New windscreen, discs and pads all round and droplinks and it`s ready for the MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 18:12:23
Quote from: Entwood on 05 January 2013, 17:43:44
4 new tyres - Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 - ... took the chance to look at various bits while it was in the air ... so rapidly followed by

Front brake pads and sensor ... the sensor was part worn through !!

Also played with the steering box adjuster as described in the other thread ....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=110694.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=110694.0)

Retest on Monday regarding the steering play

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 18:21:50
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/EGRKANAL1.jpg)
 
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/EGRKANAL2.jpg)
 
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/EGRKANAL3.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 18:55:06
Let some air out of the SC5s on the bullet, from 31.5 to 28.5 (on my gauge, which I'm doubting...)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2013, 19:00:09
So cem, what's the thought behind that mod?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 19:07:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2013, 19:00:09
So cem, what's the thought behind that mod?

if you dont block egr, it drops the power and increases the fuel cons. a bit.. if you block egr, its disturbs the idle when engine is hot..
 
the setup in the picture blocks the exhaust outlet (so no power loss felt), and gives relatively cooler air when egr is open..  and besides when playing with it, I discovered that egr sucks air (although very slowly)  even when valve is in closed position.. so finally I blocked exhaust outlet and dont let egr play with my idle.. only drawback I saw is idle is marginally high than usual , but dont play up..
 
 
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 19:12:07
Quote from: cem on 05 January 2013, 19:07:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2013, 19:00:09
So cem, what's the thought behind that mod?

if you dont block egr, it drops the power and increases the fuel cons. a bit.. if you block egr, its disturbs the idle when engine is hot..
 
the setup in the picture blocks the exhaust outlet (so no power loss felt), and gives relatively cooler air when egr is open..  and besides when playing with it, I discovered that egr sucks air (although very slowly)  even when valve is in closed position.. so finally I blocked exhaust outlet and dont let egr play with my idle.. only drawback I saw is idle is marginally high than usual , but dont play up..
Methinks yours is broken. Block it completely.

EGR should be fully closed at idle :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 19:14:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 19:12:07
Quote from: cem on 05 January 2013, 19:07:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2013, 19:00:09
So cem, what's the thought behind that mod?

if you dont block egr, it drops the power and increases the fuel cons. a bit.. if you block egr, its disturbs the idle when engine is hot..
 
the setup in the picture blocks the exhaust outlet (so no power loss felt), and gives relatively cooler air when egr is open..  and besides when playing with it, I discovered that egr sucks air (although very slowly)  even when valve is in closed position.. so finally I blocked exhaust outlet and dont let egr play with my idle.. only drawback I saw is idle is marginally high than usual , but dont play up..
Methinks yours is broken. Block it completely.

EGR should be fully closed at idle :)

I tried several egrs .. all suck air (to my surprise) -yes  in fully closed position..(but you can feel with your finger)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 20:53:31
Quote from: cem on 05 January 2013, 19:14:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 19:12:07
Quote from: cem on 05 January 2013, 19:07:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2013, 19:00:09
So cem, what's the thought behind that mod?

if you dont block egr, it drops the power and increases the fuel cons. a bit.. if you block egr, its disturbs the idle when engine is hot..
 
the setup in the picture blocks the exhaust outlet (so no power loss felt), and gives relatively cooler air when egr is open..  and besides when playing with it, I discovered that egr sucks air (although very slowly)  even when valve is in closed position.. so finally I blocked exhaust outlet and dont let egr play with my idle.. only drawback I saw is idle is marginally high than usual , but dont play up..
Methinks yours is broken. Block it completely.

EGR should be fully closed at idle :)

I tried several egrs .. all suck air (to my surprise) -yes  in fully closed position..(but you can feel with your finger)

and one more point.. although during normal idle egr is closed  I discovered that during heat up period ecu opened egr valve 4 times for some seconds.. at 87.5 celcius , at 92.5 , at 95 and at 95 one more time..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2013, 20:59:02
The problem is, you now have an unmetered air leak, so expect the fuel trims to go haywire, with the associated problems. (EGR isn't usually an unmetered air leak, as it only introduces inert gas)

As said, I think you have another problem somewhere. Not sure why blocking the EGR should disturb the idle, because it's supposed to be closed then. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 21:03:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2013, 20:59:02
The problem is, you now have an unmetered air leak, so expect the fuel trims to go haywire, with the associated problems. (EGR isn't usually an unmetered air leak, as it only introduces inert gas)

As said, I think you have another problem somewhere. Not sure why blocking the EGR should disturb the idle, because it's supposed to be closed then. :-\

I know its unmetered.. but metering it requires drilling the air inlet after maf which I dont prefer.. but problem is definitely egr related.. because at normal idle , its ok.. just when ecu decides to open it up.. ???
 
if you connect the egr normally without blocking the idle is never disturbed..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 21:15:30
I think if fuel trims highly effected , eml will be on.. the amount of air sucked when egr is close is very small.. but as far as I see when ecu opens egr, it also plays with idle valve.. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 21:19:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 18:55:06
Let some air out of the SC5s on the bullet, from 31.5 to 28.5 (on my gauge, which I'm doubting...)

I never see 2 pressure gauges showing the same value ;D  and I have 3 in home >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 21:43:01
Quote from: cem on 05 January 2013, 21:15:30
I think if fuel trims highly effected , eml will be on..
Not on a pre DBW V6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 January 2013, 21:46:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2013, 21:43:01
Quote from: cem on 05 January 2013, 21:15:30
I think if fuel trims highly effected , eml will be on..
Not on a pre DBW V6

hmmm.. tech 2 time then..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 January 2013, 17:03:54
Fitted an Irmscher front bumper and grill to my 2.2 DTi :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 06 January 2013, 17:12:57
Poly bushes fitted. Mine were right stuck in but I managed to use a 3 legged puller and got both sides done in an hour 20. Took for a drive and could feel the difference but the little knock was still there. So I went home and ripped the rear shocks off. When I pulled one apart it piddled oil all over my arm. Both top mount bushes both sides were split. Pulled out my new shocks and fitted them and took it for another drive. Now it feels wonderful!!! problem it's now showing the how pants the front is. So I'll get on and fit new fronts. Need to do the wheel bearings anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 January 2013, 17:40:36
Quote from: doz on 06 January 2013, 17:12:57
Poly bushes fitted. Mine were right stuck in but I managed to use a 3 legged puller and got both sides done in an hour 20. Took for a drive and could feel the difference but the little knock was still there. So I went home and ripped the rear shocks off. When I pulled one apart it piddled oil all over my arm. Both top mount bushes both sides were split. Pulled out my new shocks and fitted them and took it for another drive. Now it feels wonderful!!! problem it's now showing the how pants the front is. So I'll get on and fit new fronts. Need to do the wheel bearings anyway.

One thing leads to another ::) but the results are well worth it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 17:53:49
Is that a bit of development going on there Doz? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 January 2013, 18:00:09
Be after a manual conversion kit next I shouldn't wonder ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 18:03:25
Or we could just go buy a Vxr8 and save all the buggering about. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:08:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:03:25
Or we could just go buy a Vxr8 and save all the buggering about. ;D

 :y Had a nice drive this afternoon 60-70 mph few higher number's at time but i saw 34.3 mpg still on the up No V6 omega has given me that ever!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 06 January 2013, 18:08:22
Tempting very tempting but I already have the LC and as I just brought a new family run around am flat broke. So no more toys for me at the mo. However if you want to buy my LC and fancy one which is mechanically brilliant and has a new coat of paint to die for then please feel free to deposit large amounts of hard cash in my hand. As for manual conversion I really can't be arsed. The next work on the car is the LPG conversion. However I am missing my LSD and could be tempted to fit one if I can find one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:13:36
Quote from: doz on 06 January 2013, 18:08:22
Tempting very tempting but I already have the LC and as I just brought a new family run around am flat broke. So no more toys for me at the mo. However if you want to buy my LC and fancy one which is mechanically brilliant and has a new coat of paint to die for then please feel free to deposit large amounts of hard cash in my hand. As for manual conversion I really can't be arsed. The next work on the car is the LPG conversion. However I am missing my LSD and could be tempted to fit one if I can find one.

LC is great to have, will be worth a mint more in few years and so on!! only seen one in my life on the road, other at santa pod but you would there...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 06 January 2013, 18:19:01
I've spent a large amount of the kids inheritance getting the LC right. Of course I could of done it cheaper but it's much more fun down the pub when you can puff ya chest out and say "Damico stage 2 head, ported inlet manifold, Turbos rebuilt using T28 internals brand new block and pistons and god know how many other bits" Little tweak with the ECU and then I may get it on the rollers this year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:26:09
Quote from: doz on 06 January 2013, 18:19:01
I've spent a large amount of the kids inheritance getting the LC right. Of course I could of done it cheaper but it's much more fun down the pub when you can puff ya chest out and say "Damico stage 2 head, ported inlet manifold, Turbos rebuilt using T28 internals brand new block and pistons and god know how many other bits" Little tweak with the ECU and then I may get it on the rollers this year.

Sounds like your be hitting 400hp +  8) 8) What a toy  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 18:34:09
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:08:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:03:25
Or we could just go buy a Vxr8 and save all the buggering about. ;D

 :y Had a nice drive this afternoon 60-70 mph few higher number's at time but i saw 34.3 mpg still on the up No V6 omega has given me that ever!!
I do wonder what v6's do with all that fuel...? While on the one hand I wonder if I'd have the control to achieve sensible figures in v8, in the other I wonder why somebody who has a monaro would go back to an omega? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:40:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:34:09
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:08:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:03:25
Or we could just go buy a Vxr8 and save all the buggering about. ;D

 :y Had a nice drive this afternoon 60-70 mph few higher number's at time but i saw 34.3 mpg still on the up No V6 omega has given me that ever!!
I do wonder what v6's do with all that fuel...? While on the one hand I wonder if I'd have the control to achieve sensible figures in v8, in the other I wonder why somebody who has a monaro would go back to an omega? :-\

 ;D ;D ;D Fair point but i like messing around..... now lpg one, also don't like using V8 on wet and salt roads to much....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 18:43:20
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:40:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:34:09
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:08:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:03:25
Or we could just go buy a Vxr8 and save all the buggering about. ;D

 :y Had a nice drive this afternoon 60-70 mph few higher number's at time but i saw 34.3 mpg still on the up No V6 omega has given me that ever!!
I do wonder what v6's do with all that fuel...? While on the one hand I wonder if I'd have the control to achieve sensible figures in v8, in the other I wonder why somebody who has a monaro would go back to an omega? :-\

 ;D ;D ;D Fair point but i like messing around..... now lpg one, also don't like using V8 on wet and salt roads to much....
yes if it's pride and joy then an omega would make a good winter car. Bit I'd want a one car does all. So it would be all year found for mine. They cope with that ok I hope? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:54:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:43:20
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:40:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:34:09
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:08:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:03:25
Or we could just go buy a Vxr8 and save all the buggering about. ;D

 :y Had a nice drive this afternoon 60-70 mph few higher number's at time but i saw 34.3 mpg still on the up No V6 omega has given me that ever!!
I do wonder what v6's do with all that fuel...? While on the one hand I wonder if I'd have the control to achieve sensible figures in v8, in the other I wonder why somebody who has a monaro would go back to an omega? :-\

 ;D ;D ;D Fair point but i like messing around..... now lpg one, also don't like using V8 on wet and salt roads to much....
yes if it's pride and joy then an omega would make a good winter car. Bit I'd want a one car does all. So it would be all year found for mine. They cope with that ok I hope? :-\

VXR8 yes i see no reason why not?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 19:03:08
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:54:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:43:20
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:40:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:34:09
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 18:08:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 18:03:25
Or we could just go buy a Vxr8 and save all the buggering about. ;D

 :y Had a nice drive this afternoon 60-70 mph few higher number's at time but i saw 34.3 mpg still on the up No V6 omega has given me that ever!!
I do wonder what v6's do with all that fuel...? While on the one hand I wonder if I'd have the control to achieve sensible figures in v8, in the other I wonder why somebody who has a monaro would go back to an omega? :-\

 ;D ;D ;D Fair point but i like messing around..... now lpg one, also don't like using V8 on wet and salt roads to much....
yes if it's pride and joy then an omega would make a good winter car. Bit I'd want a one car does all. So it would be all year found for mine. They cope with that ok I hope? :-\

VXR8 yes i see no reason why not?
Good stuff. Add gas, job done. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:09:55
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRC-Sequent-Fly-SF-6-8-Cylinder-Multi-Point-Injection-LPG-Autogas-System-/400375416128?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d383c0540
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:10:20
Any good?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 06 January 2013, 19:22:27
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:10:20
Any good?

Don't know much about lpg kits (yet  :o) but would it be worth it at that price, considering its used?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:28:18
Quote from: jonny2112 on 06 January 2013, 19:22:27
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:10:20
Any good?

Don't know much about lpg kits (yet  :o) but would it be worth it at that price, considering its used?

I'm only just catching up myself but i see why not, penney's really, i just took the V6 one off same guy for £250 for spare as my one is the same unit, i might just fit to another car later... we see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 19:31:47
Next kit will be prins (or prinz, however it's spelt. )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:32:39
 
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 19:31:47
Next kit will be prins (or prinz, however it's spelt. )

 :-\ don't ask me  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 06 January 2013, 19:35:55
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:28:18
Quote from: jonny2112 on 06 January 2013, 19:22:27
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:10:20
Any good?

Don't know much about lpg kits (yet  :o) but would it be worth it at that price, considering its used?

I'm only just catching up myself but i see why not, penney's really, i just took the V6 one off same guy for £250 for spare as my one is the same unit, i might just fit to another car later... we see.

Yep, fair enough pal.
I had noticed this 290803454725 (sorry, not a link, just item number) for a new Stag kit at £315 with free delivery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:44:47
Quote from: jonny2112 on 06 January 2013, 19:35:55
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:28:18
Quote from: jonny2112 on 06 January 2013, 19:22:27
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:10:20
Any good?

Don't know much about lpg kits (yet  :o) but would it be worth it at that price, considering its used?

I'm only just catching up myself but i see why not, penney's really, i just took the V6 one off same guy for £250 for spare as my one is the same unit, i might just fit to another car later... we see.

Yep, fair enough pal.
I had noticed this 290803454725 (sorry, not a link, just item number) for a new Stag kit at £315 with free delivery.

Nice but i read supports engines power up to 150 HP  ??? ??? but i don't know?

Like i say only got this other kit as i can look at wires on my omega then fit the kit to another car easy, (Maybe) other then that i wouldn't buy....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 20:03:24
Needs injectors capable of flowing enough gas at up to 400bhp for a stock vxr8 I would think? More for your monaro Rob.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:16:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:03:24
Needs injectors capable of flowing enough gas at up to 400bhp for a stock vxr8 I would think? More for your monaro Rob.

Wouldn't fit gas to my S/C, buzy it gives you i don't care for cost to run. but upsets me when omega drinks more and less power....  >:( hence the lpg one now.

Only know one guy with lpg in monaro not S/C same power on gas and fuel on roller's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 20:24:03
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:16:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:03:24
Needs injectors capable of flowing enough gas at up to 400bhp for a stock vxr8 I would think? More for your monaro Rob.

Wouldn't fit gas to my S/C, buzy it gives you i don't care for cost to run. but upsets me when omega drinks more and less power....  >:( hence the lpg one now.

Only know one guy with lpg in monaro not S/C same power on gas and fuel on roller's
Yes I guess the LPG system is more suited for nos for your 1/4mile time ? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:30:34
 
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:24:03
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:16:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:03:24
Needs injectors capable of flowing enough gas at up to 400bhp for a stock vxr8 I would think? More for your monaro Rob.

Wouldn't fit gas to my S/C, buzy it gives you i don't care for cost to run. but upsets me when omega drinks more and less power....  >:( hence the lpg one now.

Only know one guy with lpg in monaro not S/C same power on gas and fuel on roller's
Yes I guess the LPG system is more suited for nos for your 1/4mile time ? :)

 ;D ;D Just had new diff/drive shrafts fitted along with big fuel pump as old one couldn't kept up, new rear tyres to  ::)... ££££ need to look after it for a while now.... maybe  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 January 2013, 20:42:09
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 19:10:20
Any good?

 
personally I wouldnt consider a removed lpg set unless its from a known car and owner..
 
BRC sets considered to be good sets however in last years I know numerous faulty injector sets,ecu and other faulty components from BRC.. so imo consider buying new..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 20:49:34
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:30:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:24:03
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:16:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:03:24
Needs injectors capable of flowing enough gas at up to 400bhp for a stock vxr8 I would think? More for your monaro Rob.

Wouldn't fit gas to my S/C, buzy it gives you i don't care for cost to run. but upsets me when omega drinks more and less power....  >:( hence the lpg one now.

Only know one guy with lpg in monaro not S/C same power on gas and fuel on roller's
Yes I guess the LPG system is more suited for nos for your 1/4mile time ? :)

 ;D ;D Just had new diff/drive shrafts fitted along with big fuel pump as old one couldn't kept up, new rear tyres to  ::)... ££££ need to look after it for a while now.... maybe  ::)
maybe... ;D

Was the fuel pump causing the fuelling oddity you had with more power than expected? Or whatever it was? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:56:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:49:34
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:30:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:24:03
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:16:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:03:24
Needs injectors capable of flowing enough gas at up to 400bhp for a stock vxr8 I would think? More for your monaro Rob.

Wouldn't fit gas to my S/C, buzy it gives you i don't care for cost to run. but upsets me when omega drinks more and less power....  >:( hence the lpg one now.

Only know one guy with lpg in monaro not S/C same power on gas and fuel on roller's
Yes I guess the LPG system is more suited for nos for your 1/4mile time ? :)

 ;D ;D Just had new diff/drive shrafts fitted along with big fuel pump as old one couldn't kept up, new rear tyres to  ::)... ££££ need to look after it for a while now.... maybe  ::)
maybe... ;D

Was the fuel pump causing the fuelling oddity you had with more power than expected? Or whatever it was? :-\

Yeah happy to take to red line now, not that i do!!! Feel a change but maybe that's because i'm happy to know it's safe.
But now have problem with injectors, not closing at high rev need stronger ones, you do know if you put your foot down it just throws that fuel in cyl's in the bucket loads, watch fuel drop for sure on dash  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 21:03:57
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:56:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:49:34
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:30:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:24:03
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 20:16:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 January 2013, 20:03:24
Needs injectors capable of flowing enough gas at up to 400bhp for a stock vxr8 I would think? More for your monaro Rob.

Wouldn't fit gas to my S/C, buzy it gives you i don't care for cost to run. but upsets me when omega drinks more and less power....  >:( hence the lpg one now.

Only know one guy with lpg in monaro not S/C same power on gas and fuel on roller's
Yes I guess the LPG system is more suited for nos for your 1/4mile time ? :)

 ;D ;D Just had new diff/drive shrafts fitted along with big fuel pump as old one couldn't kept up, new rear tyres to  ::)... ££££ need to look after it for a while now.... maybe  ::)
maybe... ;D

Was the fuel pump causing the fuelling oddity you had with more power than expected? Or whatever it was? :-\

Yeah happy to take to red line now, not that i do!!! Feel a change but maybe that's because i'm happy to know it's safe.
But now have problem with injectors, not closing at high rev need stronger ones, you do know if you put your foot down it just throws that fuel in cyl's in the bucket loads, watch fuel drop for sure on dash  :P
Yes that's what worries me. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 21:07:55
Stop moaning about cost!!

You may have seen this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXSuhafpmk&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Might help....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 21:12:47
Ls lump all the way  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2013, 21:34:27
Today, I had the neighbours car very sideways.

Used the Silver Bullet with less air in the SC5s.

Reset a member's airbag ECU.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 January 2013, 22:48:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2013, 21:34:27
Today, I had the neighbours car very sideways.

Used the Silver Bullet with less air in the SC5s.

Reset a member's airbag ECU.

And?????
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 January 2013, 22:49:08
Recalled that the MV6 has a knackered exhaust and the MOT has expired, and the Westfield's battery seems to be reluctant to make an early emergence from hibernation (despite no sign of ice  :-X).  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 06 January 2013, 23:01:19
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 January 2013, 22:48:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2013, 21:34:27
Today, I had the neighbours car very sideways.

Used the Silver Bullet with less air in the SC5s.

Reset a member's airbag ECU.

And?????
I know! Try to help the bloke....::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 January 2013, 23:02:02
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 06 January 2013, 21:07:55
Stop moaning about cost!!

You may have seen this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXSuhafpmk&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Might help....

(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/Scarletrae84/Forums/hail.gif)(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/Scarletrae84/Forums/hail.gif)(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/Scarletrae84/Forums/hail.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 07 January 2013, 15:01:25
fitted the shocks/springs i picked up yesterday,car is now how it should be,no more torque steer and doesnt bounce around like a boat on rough sea's,here some pics
before
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/escort%20cabby/IMAG0144.jpg)
after pics
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/escort%20cabby/IMAG01491.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/escort%20cabby/IMAG0148.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2013, 17:36:37
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 January 2013, 22:48:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2013, 21:34:27
Today, I had the neighbours car very sideways.

Used the Silver Bullet with less air in the SC5s.

Reset a member's airbag ECU.

And?????
I need to try it with more out. Mrs TB said she thought it was better when she used it today.  Still "slippery" though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 07 January 2013, 17:57:32
Me and my mate on night out  ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GEsYdq5WII
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 07 January 2013, 18:00:03
Also us by day.... ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jskJAcClB9I&NR=1&feature=endscreen
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 January 2013, 18:40:44
Quote from: martin42 on 07 January 2013, 15:01:25
fitted the shocks/springs i picked up yesterday,car is now how it should be,no more torque steer and doesnt bounce around like a boat on rough sea's,here some pics
before
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/escort%20cabby/IMAG0144.jpg)
after pics
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/escort%20cabby/IMAG01491.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/escort%20cabby/IMAG0148.jpg)

Now i can see it , looks very nice martin  :) Will be the most sorted escort cab on the road .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 07 January 2013, 18:56:51
Looks much better now Martin, I bet you're pleased  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 07 January 2013, 19:05:16
well worth the £40 for shocks and springs,im happy  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 January 2013, 19:10:43
Swapped the wheels from the broken one for a mini tyre test :y

Also discovered that the Runways don't tramline, which is nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 07 January 2013, 21:22:55
Today i have had 2 twits come to look at my old pug 406 2.0 Turbo.
They managed to burn out the clutch and then had the cheek to tell me i was trying to con them.

Why are these people given life. complete idiots.
Now i have a dead car and i am £450 down as i now have scrap instead of a car to sell....

I hate people..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 08 January 2013, 16:38:29
I've had next to no heat in the cabin for a few months now so on sunday I decided to do something about it  ::)

Tried getting the pipes off the matrix and bust one of the clips so I ended up pulling the plenum / trumpets off and disconecting the bloody thing from the back of the engine block / Hbv  ::)

Tried the old method of flushing it with nice hot water and soap powder but it was that bunged up I could hardly blow threw it  :(  so it was time for drastic measures  ;)

Off down the local plumbers merchants and retuned with 1 bottle of Fernox radiator cleaner  :y

Sunday morning, I dragged the pipes up as high as I could, blanked the lower one off with a pair of molegrips and in the fernox went  ;)

I must admit, I thought I was peeing in the wind with this but this lunchtime, I bodged  carefully taped the top pipes open end to the aquavac's pipe and switched the thing on.
After a few seconds of the vac sqealling away, I removed the molegrips off the botton hose and with a big gulp, it sucked out the fernox and about a cup full of brown sludge  :) :y :y

1 hour to rebuild the top of the engine and I fired it up.

Hell, its like a sauna in there now  :y
It is without doub't the hottest heater i've ever felt on a omega  :)

I've just text the missus to tell her i'll be picking her up from work later in my shorts and flipflops  :D :D

But, as in the gonad family, nothing is perfect ............... the bloody cam covers gone on the passenger side  ::) :'( :'(

Oh well, thats a job for another day  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2013, 18:00:27
Indeed, one job at a time, TG :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 January 2013, 19:52:24
Chucked Pedders bushes in the boot of the V6 so they can get to know the wishbones, wishbone front and rear polly bushes, B4 shocks, spring seats and various other new bits that will all be fitted in the 2013 Epic Project called 'either Fix it or Flog it or Set fire to it'  ;D

Problem is Project 'Cambelt Kit and Exhaust' is slightly more important at the moment.

Next problem is Project 'DTi inlet clean' is far more urgent than all of them!

So... yep i've done absolutely nothing on my cars today  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 08 January 2013, 20:03:30
While the Omega was off the road with no MOT I've been running about in SWTSMBO clit .. horrible little thing that it is ... although it now seems to have a bit more "oomph" than when I first drove it ..... however, every time I braked there was an odd noise from the rear nearside. Now the Omega is officially "well" again I thought I'd take a peep at the clit's brakes ...

Near side, shoes about 1/8" left but the whole inside of the drum sopping wet with hydraulic fluid .... :(

Off side 1/16" left, dry but the slave cylinder showing signs of wet, especially if you squeeze the end covers.

So off to the Renault dealers for 4 shoes & 2 slave cylinders ... very friendly guy tells me they do a "kit" to do both sides, with all the shoes/springs/slave cylinders etc etc  everything for £87 odd plus the dreaded ... OK says I and gets out the plastic to pay ... at the same time saying .. "shame you guys don't do a Trade Club card like Vauxhall" and flashing the ABS TC ... "yeah" says he ...  "but if put it through this account here you'll get full trade discount .. that be OK?"... magic says I .. and gets charged just £63 + the dreaded :)

Unfortunately not held in stock but will be in by 09:30 tomorrow, so I returned home and stripped out and cleaned up both sides all ready for the new bits in the morning ...

Always worth a polite ask  IMHO .. :)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 January 2013, 20:07:29
Quote from: Entwood on 08 January 2013, 20:03:30
Always worth a polite ask  IMHO .. :)  :)

Yep... Peugeot do a Trade Club but want commitment for £250 ex VAT per month so he just said they'll do TC or Trade (whichever is cheaper) whenever I need something ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:03:22
New battery arrived for the Westfield. :D

I had a suspicion that mail ordering it was a bad idea, though >:( Thank you Useless Pratt Service. One of your retards obviously read the "Fragile" sticker (one of the bright ones, then) and it was a red rag to a bull. One cardboard box full of battery acid, and a battery missing a corner. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 January 2013, 22:13:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:03:22
New battery arrived for the Westfield. :D

I had a suspicion that mail ordering it was a bad idea, though >:( Thank you Useless Pratt Service. One of your retards obviously read the "Fragile" sticker (one of the bright ones, then) and it was a red rag to a bull. One cardboard box full of battery acid, and a battery missing a corner. :'(

 ???  joys of virtual shopping... I had bad experiences with batteries.. I never buy a battery before the seller checks every point in my car.. so they cant claim the car to be faulty
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 08 January 2013, 22:16:04
I went for a little pootle with my Pedder bushes and new shocks fitted. it's so much better. No longer will people get sea sick in the rear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 08 January 2013, 22:27:14
Quote from: doz on 08 January 2013, 22:16:04
I went for a little pootle with my Pedder bushes and new shocks fitted. it's so much better. No longer will people get sea sick in the rear.
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:28:56
Quote from: cem on 08 January 2013, 22:13:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:03:22
New battery arrived for the Westfield. :D

I had a suspicion that mail ordering it was a bad idea, though >:( Thank you Useless Pratt Service. One of your retards obviously read the "Fragile" sticker (one of the bright ones, then) and it was a red rag to a bull. One cardboard box full of battery acid, and a battery missing a corner. :'(

 ???  joys of virtual shopping... I had bad experiences with batteries.. I never buy a battery before the seller checks every point in my car.. so they cant claim the car to be faulty

Problem is, the battery is tiny, from a Renault 4 or something, and going obsolete. ;D Having trouble finding a motor factors who stock it. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 January 2013, 22:34:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 January 2013, 20:07:29
Quote from: Entwood on 08 January 2013, 20:03:30
Always worth a polite ask  IMHO .. :)  :)

Yep... Peugeot do a Trade Club but want commitment for £250 ex VAT per month so he just said they'll do TC or Trade (whichever is cheaper) whenever I need something ;)

I'm in the Peugeot trade club down here but there are no targets to reach to get it,must be just that dealership ???
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 January 2013, 23:23:01
Quote from: henryd on 08 January 2013, 22:34:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 January 2013, 20:07:29
Quote from: Entwood on 08 January 2013, 20:03:30
Always worth a polite ask  IMHO .. :)  :)

Yep... Peugeot do a Trade Club but want commitment for £250 ex VAT per month so he just said they'll do TC or Trade (whichever is cheaper) whenever I need something ;)

I'm in the Peugeot trade club down here but there are no targets to reach to get it,must be just that dealership ???

It was the parts manager I spoke with... Matters not anyway, he's a nice fella and agreed to give the prices :y
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Post by: albitz on 09 January 2013, 00:20:14
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:28:56
Quote from: cem on 08 January 2013, 22:13:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:03:22
New battery arrived for the Westfield. :D

I had a suspicion that mail ordering it was a bad idea, though >:( Thank you Useless Pratt Service. One of your retards obviously read the "Fragile" sticker (one of the bright ones, then) and it was a red rag to a bull. One cardboard box full of battery acid, and a battery missing a corner. :'(

 ???  joys of virtual shopping... I had bad experiences with batteries.. I never buy a battery before the seller checks every point in my car.. so they cant claim the car to be faulty

Problem is, the battery is tiny, from a Renault 4 or something, and going obsolete. ;D Having trouble finding a motor factors who stock it. ::)
Might a biggish bike battery do the job Kevin ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 09 January 2013, 07:18:21
Quote from: Albitz on 09 January 2013, 00:20:14
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:28:56
Quote from: cem on 08 January 2013, 22:13:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:03:22
New battery arrived for the Westfield. :D

I had a suspicion that mail ordering it was a bad idea, though >:( Thank you Useless Pratt Service. One of your retards obviously read the "Fragile" sticker (one of the bright ones, then) and it was a red rag to a bull. One cardboard box full of battery acid, and a battery missing a corner. :'(

 ???  joys of virtual shopping... I had bad experiences with batteries.. I never buy a battery before the seller checks every point in my car.. so they cant claim the car to be faulty

Problem is, the battery is tiny, from a Renault 4 or something, and going obsolete. ;D Having trouble finding a motor factors who stock it. ::)
Might a biggish bike battery do the job Kevin ?
An MX5 battery is very small :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 January 2013, 08:25:48
Quote from: Albitz on 09 January 2013, 00:20:14
Might a biggish bike battery do the job Kevin ?
Quote from: Elite Pete on 09 January 2013, 07:18:21
An MX5 battery is very small :y

Yep, considered both of the above, especially the bike battery as that could save some weight but decided, as the Omega is awaiting a new exhaust, just to slap the same one back in this time.

Never mind. Seller has posted another one, so maybe...

MX5 batteries seem bullet proof. Mrs. KW's is on the original Panasonic(?) AGM battery that it had from new, and it's still going strong 13 years and 140k later.
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Post by: albitz on 09 January 2013, 09:26:46
Thats impressive to say the least. :y
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 January 2013, 12:23:44
Quote from: Elite Pete on 09 January 2013, 07:18:21
Quote from: Albitz on 09 January 2013, 00:20:14
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:28:56
Quote from: cem on 08 January 2013, 22:13:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2013, 22:03:22
New battery arrived for the Westfield. :D

I had a suspicion that mail ordering it was a bad idea, though >:( Thank you Useless Pratt Service. One of your retards obviously read the "Fragile" sticker (one of the bright ones, then) and it was a red rag to a bull. One cardboard box full of battery acid, and a battery missing a corner. :'(

 ???  joys of virtual shopping... I had bad experiences with batteries.. I never buy a battery before the seller checks every point in my car.. so they cant claim the car to be faulty

Problem is, the battery is tiny, from a Renault 4 or something, and going obsolete. ;D Having trouble finding a motor factors who stock it. ::)
Might a biggish bike battery do the job Kevin ?
An MX5 battery is very small :y

so you can use them interchangebly with mobile batteries ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 January 2013, 16:19:06
Finally finished the thermostat, it's been a half-hour at a time job when I've been getting in from work, so three lots of buggering about and it's finally done. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sam Burton on 09 January 2013, 16:23:59
Quote from: VXL V6 on 08 January 2013, 19:52:24
Chucked Pedders bushes in the boot of the V6 so they can get to know the wishbones, wishbone front and rear polly bushes, B4 shocks, spring seats and various other new bits that will all be fitted in the 2013 Epic Project called 'either Fix it or Flog it or Set fire to it'  ;D

Problem is Project 'Cambelt Kit and Exhaust' is slightly more important at the moment.

Next problem is Project 'DTi inlet clean' is far more urgent than all of them!

So... yep i've done absolutely nothing on my cars today  :D

I Know that feeling !!!!
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 January 2013, 16:47:56
Serviced Joshs bus today :y had to change the 246 coilpack as it was caked in a soggy orange mush :-\

Suspect the scuttle for that... Swapped the cam sensor with mine, but EML still on, but haven't driven it since ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 09 January 2013, 17:36:07
So what have you done to your car today?

Put it up for sale!   ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2013, 18:30:10
Struggled to get it above 40mph today  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 09 January 2013, 18:44:30
Finished installing rear blind & shelf.Put it all back together and the blind struggles to pop out of its slot.Give it a helping hand to come out of the shelf and it goes halfway up the rear window and stops.It worked perfectly in the car it came out of. :(
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Post by: omega3000 on 09 January 2013, 19:10:51
Turned the radio up even more to drown out the clatter/clonk/tapping  ::) At least pedestrians have a pre warning im 50ft behind them  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 09 January 2013, 19:36:38
Quote from: Albitz on 09 January 2013, 18:44:30
Finished installing rear blind & shelf.Put it all back together and the blind struggles to pop out of its slot.Give it a helping hand to come out of the shelf and it goes halfway up the rear window and stops.It worked perfectly in the car it came out of. :(
did you lube it first? The blind I mean ..? Well, the sliders in the top runners actually.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 09 January 2013, 19:36:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2013, 18:30:10
Struggled to get it above 40mph today  >:(
Traffic I hope?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 January 2013, 20:26:48
Quote from: Albitz on 09 January 2013, 18:44:30
Finished installing rear blind & shelf.Put it all back together and the blind struggles to pop out of its slot.Give it a helping hand to come out of the shelf and it goes halfway up the rear window and stops.It worked perfectly in the car it came out of. :(

some oil in proper place will solve..
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Post by: v6man54deg              Geffd on 11 January 2013, 13:23:07
Noticed i was loosing a little bit of coolant plus bit of a squeak on engine on start up - noticed it was the water pump - got a bargain brand new GM pump from the bay for £22 delivered!  (think they have more on there) last time i bought one from vauxhall with VM discount it was over £50! anyway on removal the bearings were knackered must have been the original pump which lasted 87k - belt was changed at 60k on checking the valve timing 1-3-5 bank was just slightly out - belt tension was incorrectly set (too much tension) but still as it has done 27k since belt change not too far out - have seen a lot worse than that
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 11 January 2013, 16:18:06
Changed front suspension struts, steering idler arm and anti roll bar links!! That was a handful.. Quick question changing the steering idler arm, does that ruin the tracking?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 11 January 2013, 16:32:24
Quote from: Stallion on 11 January 2013, 16:18:06
Changed front suspension struts, steering idler arm and anti roll bar links!! That was a handful.. Quick question changing the steering idler arm, does that ruin the tracking?  :y
No
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 11 January 2013, 17:24:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 January 2013, 16:32:24
Quote from: Stallion on 11 January 2013, 16:18:06
Changed front suspension struts, steering idler arm and anti roll bar links!! That was a handful.. Quick question changing the steering idler arm, does that ruin the tracking?  :y
No
Thanks for the prompt reply Mr.Gixer :y :y
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Post by: Greeny18 on 11 January 2013, 17:58:21

    SCRAPPED IT, BEING COLLECTED NEXT FRIDAY
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 January 2013, 19:08:17
Oil and Filter on the trusty DTi  :y
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Post by: tidla on 11 January 2013, 19:50:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 January 2013, 16:32:24
Quote from: Stallion on 11 January 2013, 16:18:06
Changed front suspension struts, steering idler arm and anti roll bar links!! That was a handful.. Quick question changing the steering idler arm, does that ruin the tracking?  :y
No

depends if it has been adjusted when worn like some wheel alignment places.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:03:51
Made it (just) above 40mph yesterday.
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Post by: PhilRich on 11 January 2013, 20:10:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:03:51
Made it (just) above 40mph yesterday.
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Was that wind assisted or without curry TB ??? ;D ;)
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Post by: doz on 11 January 2013, 22:05:26
Took it to the body shop so the small scab in the rear door shut could turn into a 2" hole :-[ :-[ I knew I should of dealt with it earlier. Borracks. Cha ching!!! oh well it's only money
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 11 January 2013, 22:09:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:03:51
Made it (just) above 40mph yesterday.
Come on Mr icon. Wasup? Gone daisy?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 11 January 2013, 23:16:21
Took our trusty 10 year-old VW Caddy van for it's MoT.

All went swimmingly ......................... until one of the handbrake cables snapped! >:(
Gettin' sorted on Monday! ;)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2013, 23:37:13
Finally got an intact battery for the Westfield, so that was my commute. First time out since october. :o

Fortunately was not afforded the opportunity to write the "track day tyres on snow" chapter of the tyre debate. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 10:01:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 January 2013, 22:09:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:03:51
Made it (just) above 40mph yesterday.
Come on Mr icon. Wasup? Gone daisy?
I suspect that many people have a New Year Resolution to drive in such a way so as to inconvenience as many other road users as possible
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 January 2013, 10:10:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 10:01:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 January 2013, 22:09:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:03:51
Made it (just) above 40mph yesterday.
Come on Mr icon. Wasup? Gone daisy?
I suspect that many people have a New Year Resolution to drive in such a way so as to inconvenience as many other road users as possible
yep, pay back is fun though. Although doesn't help arrival times. :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 10:25:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 January 2013, 10:10:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 10:01:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 January 2013, 22:09:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:03:51
Made it (just) above 40mph yesterday.
Come on Mr icon. Wasup? Gone daisy?
I suspect that many people have a New Year Resolution to drive in such a way so as to inconvenience as many other road users as possible
yep, pay back is fun though. Although doesn't help arrival times. :-X
No options to get past (or even near, as normally a rather long queue behind them) on my commute, bar just under 1m of dual carriageway in MK :(

(being MK, the first car following will pull into right lane, and not manage to overtake in that 1m
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 January 2013, 13:10:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 10:25:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 January 2013, 10:10:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 10:01:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 January 2013, 22:09:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2013, 20:03:51
Made it (just) above 40mph yesterday.
Come on Mr icon. Wasup? Gone daisy?
I suspect that many people have a New Year Resolution to drive in such a way so as to inconvenience as many other road users as possible
yep, pay back is fun though. Although doesn't help arrival times. :-X
No options to get past (or even near, as normally a rather long queue behind them) on my commute, bar just under 1m of dual carriageway in MK :(

(being MK, the first car following will pull into right lane, and not manage to overtake in that 1m
Pure ignorance that! Pure ignorance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam2502 on 12 January 2013, 13:46:50
Coil pack and spark plugs renewed . Not by myself, I have trouble finding the steering wheel. Local garage. £180 :(
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Post by: doz on 12 January 2013, 14:06:06
Just pick it up from the body shop. Rust bit all sorted while I waited he machine polished my headlights. they look good now. Didn't realise how yellow they had gone until I compared one with the other!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 17:24:28
Changed 2 of the rubber boots on the Bullet's TRE.

Stripped handbrake, cleaned up, refitted, still every bit as shit as it always was, although the adjustment was done in a hurry due to light, my back, and the temperature beginning to bite.  No way should it ever get through an MOT. Running out of ideas on this one, its always been really poor.
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Post by: Marie on 12 January 2013, 17:57:04
today i have fought with my motor all day. shehas had me in tears drawn blood and panicing that i had broken her!

BUT today i have done the waterpump, coolant, cambelt belt, tensioners rollers, oil and filter change.

it was very very cold glad to be inside warming up tomorrow i need to check my levels and fill her up with gas and take her for a spin :) before i drive 250 miles back to work tomorrow night :0( really not liking this traveling
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Post by: Auto Addict on 12 January 2013, 18:12:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 17:24:28
Changed 2 of the rubber boots on the Bullet's TRE.

Stripped handbrake, cleaned up, refitted, still every bit as shit as it always was, although the adjustment was done in a hurry due to light, my back, and the temperature beginning to bite.  No way should it ever get through an MOT. Running out of ideas on this one, its always been really poor.

Trip to the Master?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 12 January 2013, 18:18:51
Threatened mine with the scrappy!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 12 January 2013, 19:18:09
Quote from: Murph on 12 January 2013, 18:18:51
Threatened mine with the scrappy!

 ;D ;D

threatened mine with a match pmsl
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 January 2013, 22:25:28
Quote from: Murph on 12 January 2013, 18:18:51
Threatened mine with the scrappy!

 :o

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Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2013, 09:26:44
Quote from: Auto Addict on 12 January 2013, 18:12:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 January 2013, 17:24:28
Changed 2 of the rubber boots on the Bullet's TRE.

Stripped handbrake, cleaned up, refitted, still every bit as shit as it always was, although the adjustment was done in a hurry due to light, my back, and the temperature beginning to bite.  No way should it ever get through an MOT. Running out of ideas on this one, its always been really poor.

Trip to the Master?
I think he's every bit as sick of the Bullet's handbrake as I am.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 January 2013, 17:20:55
As a thought, how easy would it be to plumb in a hydraulic handbrake :-\ the nearside mechanism seems to take a pounding in the wet weather...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2013, 18:27:08
Today, I've readjsuted the handbrake, as yesterdays was a bit rushed due to time/light/temp/pain

Still no bleeding good  >:(.  Here's hoping its "good enough" for MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2013, 19:00:20
Took it down to my mate's garage, on the 2 post lift, and removed old exhaust. 1 cat to mid section bolt snapped. Better than I feared.

Just waiting for the rest of the exhaust now. >:( At this rate I won't be able to get a re-test. >:(
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Post by: smithpa7 on 13 January 2013, 19:15:40
Had an online valuation from webuyanycar.com.................£75 :o :o

I had to laugh, she is running like a dream! It has made me value what I have, more than ever :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ZacVegas on 13 January 2013, 19:17:10
Had a new battery fitted :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 13 January 2013, 19:31:02
Fitted replacement lock motor (Thanks Robsey) and replaced both sidelight bulbs on the Estate.  :y

Admired the <2mm of tread on the rears of my DTi...  :'( .....still.... paid the insurance renewal on it so it's had enough spent on it for this weekend!
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 13 January 2013, 20:37:54
Quote from: Zombie on 13 January 2013, 19:15:40
Had an online valuation from webuyanycar.com.................£75 :o :o

WTF?

You'd get several times that putting spares up for sale on here/Ebay and weighing in the rest!!

Someone on VODC just weighed in a 3.0 Elite that had a blown engine and got back the £200 odd he'd
paid for it a few weeks previously (when it still ran - just).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 January 2013, 12:25:14
Just admired it (the 2.6) sitting in the garage after being valeted yesterday, won't take it out in the snow that's what the 4x4 is for (Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDI)The 2.6 has been garaged from new  & is a minter!!
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Post by: Guinney1971 on 14 January 2013, 16:10:06
got any pics of said gleaming beast? :)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 January 2013, 17:27:45
Hi yes, I am not that good with computers but if you go into my profile and look at posts 88-92 you will see pics of my pride & joy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:04:11
Just found out that one of them got broken into over the weekend!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 14 January 2013, 18:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:04:11
Just found out that one of them got broken into over the weekend!  >:(

Oh dear, not good.  >:(

Not too much damage I hope.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 January 2013, 18:14:10
Sorry to hear that James. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:17:10
OSR door glass smashed.  One of several cars done over by the sounds of it.  I'm told they suspect pikeys...  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 14 January 2013, 18:20:53
Sorry to hear about your car >:( >:(
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Post by: feeutfo on 14 January 2013, 18:24:12
Sorry to hear that Twiglet.   :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:28:45
Bloody scum of the earth  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:29:38
Cheers for the comments guys.  :y

It's not that bigger deal.  It's not my elite estate, and nothing was taken or damaged other that the glass, so it's not the end of the world.

Still pi$$es me of though, that in this day and age you can't leave anything unattended with some little scrote thinking it's his god given right to do with it as he pleases!!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:32:06
The effort/cost of fixing - hopefully not too much of a problem for a breaker - is not the point. Why do these oppswit arseholes think they have the right to do it  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:36:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:32:06
The effort/cost of fixing - hopefully not too much of a problem for a breaker - is not the point. Why do these oppswit arseholes think they have the right to do it  >:(

Exactly!  >:(

I bought the car cheap, because it had an NCDC2013 and CID in it.  Fortunately, they are still in the car.

I think I'll get over there pronto and remove them, and then electrify the car in case the little bastids come back!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 January 2013, 18:40:13
Any possible way of converting it into a covert gas chamber ?  :-X >:(
If your going over there this week I may be able to nip up there and lend a hand. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:40:20
Are the NCDC and CIDsv valuably still? Getting a good collection here now  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 January 2013, 18:43:31
Not as much as they were,but still worth a few hundred quid if someone wants one ,imo.
Got an ncdc 2013/gid here which I must get a new laser for.If no-one wanted to buy it I might just bite the bullet and install it in my own car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:47:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:40:20
Are the NCDC and CIDsv valuably still? Getting a good collection here now  :-\

Not so much valuable, but just becoming harder to come by in good nick.  I have 3 cars running variations on this configuration, so spares are always handy.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:51:07
Quote from: Albitz on 14 January 2013, 18:43:31
Not as much as they were,but still worth a few hundred quid if someone wants one ,imo.
Got an ncdc 2013/gid here which I must get a new laser for.If no-one weanted to but it I might just bite the bullet and install it in my own car.
Thats why I've built up a good collection of them - as spares for my cars, due to using CDRs ;D.  Knackered one CDC3 (but not the laser), and the Nav Slot laser in the MV6 is dying due to too many (audio) CDRs, though its the (genuine) Nav CD it keeps spitting out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 14 January 2013, 18:52:44
Quote from: Albitz on 14 January 2013, 18:43:31
Not as much as they were,but still worth a few hundred quid if someone wants one ,imo.
Got an ncdc 2013/gid here which I must get a new laser for.If no-one wanted to buy it I might just bite the bullet and install it in my own car.
Not worth the hassle
http://www.lasertrader.de/english/sg_opticallaserpickup_carindustry_Opel.htm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 January 2013, 18:58:12
I knew about the Gerner laser suppliers,just keep moving the purchase down the list of priorities.I suppose the thing is will it be worth spending the money to fix it and then sell it on.How much is someone going to pay for a 2013/gid ?
You may well be right about it not being worth the hassle of installing it in my car,although Im part way through installing Bose setup with CCR2006. Would it be a lot of extra hassle to upgrade that to the 2013 gid ?
Could just sell it for spares as is I suppose. :-\
Not interested in having them for spares myself as Im pretty certain this Omega will be my last (although I did say that about the previous one). Its an ongoing project which should be all done & dusted at the end of this summer,and then may well be sold or maybe even broken for parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 January 2013, 20:09:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:40:20
Are the NCDC and CIDsv valuably still? Getting a good collection here now  :-\
Working Telematics would be nice  :D

Sorry to hear the news James
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 21:00:27
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 January 2013, 20:09:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:40:20
Are the NCDC and CIDsv valuably still? Getting a good collection here now  :-\
Working Telematics would be nice  :D
Yeah, seems they are fragile, and when they play up, they are toast :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 14 January 2013, 21:00:43
Quote from: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:04:11
Just found out that one of them got broken into over the weekend!  >:(

not good mate, hope you get the car sorted ok x
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 January 2013, 21:13:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 January 2013, 20:09:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:40:20
Are the NCDC and CIDsv valuably still? Getting a good collection here now  :-\
Working Telematics would be nice  :D

Sorry to hear the news James

Are they worth anything? I've got one (still in the car) that doesn't ever get used ::) Probably because some cowboy cut the audio out wiring to fit a CK-7W and we still haven't gotten around to fitting a mixer and repairing it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 21:35:53
Quote from: Lazydocker on 14 January 2013, 21:13:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 January 2013, 20:09:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:40:20
Are the NCDC and CIDsv valuably still? Getting a good collection here now  :-\
Working Telematics would be nice  :D

Sorry to hear the news James

Are they worth anything? I've got one (still in the car) that doesn't ever get used ::) Probably because some cowboy cut the audio out wiring to fit a CK-7W and we still haven't gotten around to fitting a mixer and repairing it ::)
And what cowboy was that ;D

I have a Mk3 mixer ::). As per Mk1 and 2, entorely untested ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 January 2013, 21:38:40
Quote from: twiglet on 14 January 2013, 18:04:11
Just found out that one of them got broken into over the weekend!  >:(

Sorry to hear that twiglet  :( hope they find them and chop off their hands  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:41:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 21:35:53
And what cowboy was that ;D

I have a Mk3 mixer ::). As per Mk1 and 2, entorely untested ;D

Were you wanting some PCBs made for them? 'cos I've recently sussed that bit. :y

Best test the prototype first, though. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 January 2013, 22:46:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:41:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 21:35:53
And what cowboy was that ;D

I have a Mk3 mixer ::). As per Mk1 and 2, entorely untested ;D

Were you wanting some PCBs made for them? 'cos I've recently sussed that bit. :y

Best test the prototype first, though. ::)

Indeed... The last one was met with "Why doesn't that work? Oh well... Not my car" ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:56:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 14 January 2013, 22:46:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:41:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 21:35:53
And what cowboy was that ;D

I have a Mk3 mixer ::). As per Mk1 and 2, entorely untested ;D

Were you wanting some PCBs made for them? 'cos I've recently sussed that bit. :y

Best test the prototype first, though. ::)

Indeed... The last one was met with "Why doesn't that work? Oh well... Not my car" ::) ;)

I hope he hasn't re-used the magic smoke emitted from Mk. 2. It really doesn't work well when second-hand. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 January 2013, 23:07:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:56:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 14 January 2013, 22:46:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:41:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 21:35:53
And what cowboy was that ;D

I have a Mk3 mixer ::). As per Mk1 and 2, entorely untested ;D

Were you wanting some PCBs made for them? 'cos I've recently sussed that bit. :y

Best test the prototype first, though. ::)

Indeed... The last one was met with "Why doesn't that work? Oh well... Not my car" ::) ;)

I hope he hasn't re-used the magic smoke emitted from Mk. 2. It really doesn't work well when second-hand. ;D
;D ....oh hang on, smoke?  Isn't mine the mk2?  Works very well IMO. Just needs a slight tweak to stop the noise on the car audio. Callers are unaware of any of this.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 January 2013, 23:29:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 January 2013, 23:07:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:56:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 14 January 2013, 22:46:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2013, 22:41:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 21:35:53
And what cowboy was that ;D

I have a Mk3 mixer ::). As per Mk1 and 2, entorely untested ;D

Were you wanting some PCBs made for them? 'cos I've recently sussed that bit. :y

Best test the prototype first, though. ::)

Indeed... The last one was met with "Why doesn't that work? Oh well... Not my car" ::) ;)

I hope he hasn't re-used the magic smoke emitted from Mk. 2. It really doesn't work well when second-hand. ;D
;D ....oh hang on, smoke?  Isn't mine the mk2?  Works very well IMO. Just needs a slight tweak to stop the noise on the car audio. Callers are unaware of any of this.
He must have kept all the smoke in yours ;)

Still not 100% convinced there wasn't a slight balls up when he assembled mine... He did freely admit he was feeling a "little" hung over when building it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 January 2013, 00:21:44
There is a word for those scummy pikey types >:( ends in S :-X

Oil and filter change on a Vectra. stopped sleeting as I shut the bonnet ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 January 2013, 09:27:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:51:07
Thats why I've built up a good collection of them - as spares for my cars, due to using CDRs ;D.  Knackered one CDC3 (but not the laser), and the Nav Slot laser in the MV6 is dying due to too many (audio) CDRs, though its the (genuine) Nav CD it keeps spitting out.

Do as I say, not as I do, eh? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mart280 on 15 January 2013, 13:53:21
I fitted with the help of my mate,  new rear brake pads, a nearside tie rod end and a newish nearside headlight with the help of the guides on this site, thanks OOF, then the nice man at the garage  gave me a shiney new MOT for another year for a spend of £100 including the price of the MOT, I'm very happy with that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 15 January 2013, 14:21:09
Put on some H7 osram nightbreakers as the main beam, wait to see how they perform at night as they have good reviews here and elsewhere.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2013, 18:03:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 January 2013, 09:27:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2013, 18:51:07
Thats why I've built up a good collection of them - as spares for my cars, due to using CDRs ;D.  Knackered one CDC3 (but not the laser), and the Nav Slot laser in the MV6 is dying due to too many (audio) CDRs, though its the (genuine) Nav CD it keeps spitting out.

Do as I say, not as I do, eh? ;D
If you want your Phillips lasers to survive, yes.  Hence, my little stockpile ::)

Burn it at full chat, and on substandard media (99% of the shit tthats out there), and on shit drives (including all laptop drives), laser will die quickly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 January 2013, 22:30:17
Turned up at my mate's to pop the car on the 2 poster, fit eternal exhaust and go home. Simple.

Battery was flat, then car was frozen inside and out and I considered it antisocial to run it up to temperature with no exhaust.

Eventually got it on the lift. Exhaust fitted with no aggro.

Then battery flat again, struggled to get car out of garage, then jump start, etc., etc.

Why is it never easy? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: philsteward on 15 January 2013, 23:00:07
Throttle body fitted today, was -4 but the fact it solved the problems I have been having I couldn't careless!

Big thanks to all on this site including Andy C who suggested the throttle body change instead of the cam sensor!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 15 January 2013, 23:08:17
reset emmissions light again ;D ;D but this time filled up with super unleaded at 136.5p - see what happens now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 January 2013, 12:25:05
been outside in -3C on my back under the Omega in snow and ice trying to repair the exhaust, however exhaust more FUBAR then orginally thought, so waiting for some local exhaust places to ring me back with prices as MOT booked for 10am tomorrow :(

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2013, 12:38:30
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 January 2013, 12:25:05
been outside in -3C on my back under the Omega in snow and ice trying to repair the exhaust, however exhaust more FUBAR then orginally thought, so waiting for some local exhaust places to ring me back with prices as MOT booked for 10am tomorrow :(

Claire

That sounds like a familiar story. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 16 January 2013, 13:12:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2013, 12:38:30
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 16 January 2013, 12:25:05
been outside in -3C on my back under the Omega in snow and ice trying to repair the exhaust, however exhaust more FUBAR then orginally thought, so waiting for some local exhaust places to ring me back with prices as MOT booked for 10am tomorrow :(

Claire

That sounds like a familiar story. ::)


Exhaust being done tomorrow, thats another £85, luckilly I've just spoken to the MOT man, and he said if its only the exhaust thats wrong with it, he'll pass it as he knows its booked in for a new exhaust at 2pm and the MOT is at 10am.

Nice when you know people with some common sense between their ears  ;)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2013, 17:58:35
Put some petrol in it to give it a bit more traction over the coming days
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2013, 19:39:32
Fitted new battery. It might even be back on the road soon. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2013, 19:41:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2013, 19:39:32
Fitted new battery. It might even be back on the road soon. :-X
Reminds me, need to top up my spare. Too cold tonight, job for another day ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 16 January 2013, 19:46:46
Which reminds me,I also need to top up my spare too,and my bike battery.
Today I have mostly been soldering a small loom, 6 joins to solder in total.I really cant get the hang of that job,and am convinced three arms are required (one to hold solder,one to hold soldering iron,and another to hold some kind of tool to hold the wires together),hence I have burns on the tips of several fingers.Didnt really feel them at the time as it was way to cold. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 16 January 2013, 20:57:28
Had bolt removed from new tire :'(=£17 to fix it :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 17 January 2013, 08:15:23
Quote from: Albitz on 16 January 2013, 19:46:46
Which reminds me,I also need to top up my spare too,and my bike battery.
Today I have mostly been soldering a small loom, 6 joins to solder in total.I really cant get the hang of that job,and am convinced three arms are required (one to hold solder,one to hold soldering iron,and another to hold some kind of tool to hold the wires together),hence I have burns on the tips of several fingers.Didnt really feel them at the time as it was way to cold. ::) ;D

Twist the wires together before soldering.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 17 January 2013, 11:39:52
Seems too bulky and untidy to me. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 January 2013, 11:55:49
Quote from: Albitz on 17 January 2013, 11:39:52
Seems too bulky and untidy to me. :-\

Done right, even twisting them together, it should be barely any bulkier than the sheath on the original wires..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 January 2013, 13:33:30
Scrapped it  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2013, 13:52:03
MOT retest and it's back on the road. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 17 January 2013, 13:54:53
Nice one Kevin. :y
Did that fanimold arrive yet ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2013, 13:55:59
Quote from: Albitz on 17 January 2013, 13:54:53
Nice one Kevin. :y
Did that fanimold arrive yet ?

Yep. :y Arrived yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 17 January 2013, 14:07:45
Great,thanks. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 17:21:03
Nipped to the unit after filling with LPG and chucked the 16" wheels from Taxi Al which are (potentially) destined to be my winter wheels. They've got 2 Enduro's with very good tread (virtually new) which went on the front and 2 well worn (just legal :o) Autogrip's which are on the back until tomorrow afternoon when they will be replaced with another couple of new Enduro's :y

Trouble it... We're forecast a lot of snow and I need to get around tonight/tomorrow and those AG's are lethal :o :o Made for interesting handling on the way home :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2013, 17:35:04
They do that ;D

Think I had them tother way round, but practically not sure what difference that makes :-\ at least the front end won't wash out...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 17 January 2013, 17:56:07
Got an MOT pass on Morticia, but have had to leave her at exhaust place over night as supplier sent wrong exhaust part - will get her back tomorrow lunchtime :-)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 17:56:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 17 January 2013, 17:35:04
They do that ;D

Think I had them tother way round, but practically not sure what difference that makes :-\ at least the front end won't wash out...

More interested in making sure the front goes where I want it and stops... At least losing traction at the back can be dealt with using a little (or as it was when they let go on a 90 degree right hander at low speed) a lot of opposite lock  ;) It'll keep me on my toes :D :D Only got to tolerate it until tomorrow afternoon and I can get them replaced :y

You certainly had the pressures high :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2013, 18:04:26
 ;D Estate full load pressures, so 41psi at the front and 48 at the back...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2013, 18:12:35
I've got an Autogrip with good tread in my garden, Cripple, if you want it.

Truely an awful tyre in the damp. Even by Lazydocker's Miss Daisy style.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 18:15:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2013, 18:12:35
I've got an Autogrip with good tread in my garden, Cripple, if you want it.

Truely an awful tyre in the damp. Even by Lazydocker's Miss Daisy style.

That tyre can stay there :o :o As you know, I have binned new tyres in the past and these would certainly fit into that category ::)

Unfortunately I'm not convinced I'll have time to get in and swap them over tomorrow, particularly if the weather is bad, so I had to do it today ready for the new boots tomorrow ::)

I'll be able to give a genuine comparison of Enduro's against Accellera Alpha's though as these are 16's and I've had a couple of sets of Alpha's in that size :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2013, 18:28:51
Quote from: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 18:15:29
I'll be able to give a genuine comparison of Enduro's against Accellera Alpha's though as these are 16's and I've had a couple of sets of Alpha's in that size :y :y
:y

I've always been underwhelmed with the Accelleras, so I'll watch this space with interest...   ...although I don't think I'm built for any budget tyre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 21:36:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2013, 18:28:51
Quote from: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 18:15:29
I'll be able to give a genuine comparison of Enduro's against Accellera Alpha's though as these are 16's and I've had a couple of sets of Alpha's in that size :y :y
:y

I've always been underwhelmed with the Accelleras, so I'll watch this space with interest...   ...although I don't think I'm built for any budget tyre.

They're always going to be a budget tyre and not match up to your choice ;) ;)

We've had 2" settle on the (treated) roads since I went out at half 6 :o :o Strange thing is, I drove home from Ipswich along all the back routes (too many idiots on the main roads) and didn't hit the snow until I got about 3 miles from home :y

If you think Autogrips are crap in the wet you want to try ones that are past their best in the snow :o :o :o :o :o

On the plus side, the Enduro's on the front feel quite planted, even in the snow :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2013, 21:39:27
As good a comparison test as any ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 21:55:56
Quote from: ex taxi al on 17 January 2013, 21:39:27
As good a comparison test as any ;D

Not yet ;) ;) The Alpha's were pretty good in snow too ;) Need to wait for it to all go and just be wet, and dry, then I've doen all weather types and will give an opinion ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2013, 22:08:17
I meant between the Runways and the Autonogrips ::) literally a back to back test ;D

I suspect you knew the result before you got home ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2013, 22:15:25
Quote from: ex taxi al on 17 January 2013, 22:08:17
I meant between the Runways and the Autonogrips ::) literally a back to back test ;D

I suspect you knew the result before you got home ;D

Ah... To be fair, the nogrips are past their best and only just legal but even so, I think even Tunnie could get it out of shape with them on :-X :-X :-X ::) ::) ::) :D :D :D

I knew it was a risky move putting them on but not sure if I'll be able to get to the yard tomorrow (you know what the roads are like to get in there ;))
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2013, 22:50:37
 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 08:30:08
Quote from: ex taxi al on 17 January 2013, 22:08:17
I meant between the Runways and the Autonogrips ::) literally a back to back test ;D

I suspect you knew the result before you got home ;D
Thats hardly any test, we all know that Autogrips are the worse tyre ever made.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 18 January 2013, 08:57:12
  Got involved yesterday with removing the glove box to replace the broken handle. Quite a strip out for doing that isn,t it. Doing dash lamps today.
Keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 18 January 2013, 09:00:48
Tried to find my white car........... think about it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2013, 11:58:27
Hmm. 8mm tread on the front and 2mm on the rear makes snow "interesting".  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 18 January 2013, 12:24:56
spun my car today 3 maybe 4 times ;D ;D ;D ;D Tried in miggy but had light flash up on dash and missfires-bloomin modern cars 
eh still was fun spinning old rover about-gave my neighbour a laugh too-he wont get his bmw out of garage-its snowing :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 January 2013, 12:35:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2013, 11:58:27
Hmm. 8mm tread on the front and 2mm on the rear makes snow "interesting".  ;D

And good fun once you remember and are expecting it ::)

Still managed to get home last night in the bad weather and SWMBO into work this morning, including going the back way (un-treated) to avoid the muppets who have to do 5mph because there's slush on the white line >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 18 January 2013, 12:57:43
picked mine up from the garage this morning, and marvelled at how quiet it is now with an exhaust that doesn't resemble a tea bag  ;D

Car now under cover.... which is now under snow.

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2013, 16:24:05
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 January 2013, 12:35:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2013, 11:58:27
Hmm. 8mm tread on the front and 2mm on the rear makes snow "interesting".  ;D

And good fun once you remember and are expecting it ::)

Still managed to get home last night in the bad weather and SWMBO into work this morning, including going the back way (un-treated) to avoid the muppets who have to do 5mph because there's slush on the white line >:( >:(

Yep, back end was a bit wayward but at least the front had plenty of authority to correct it. :y

Learnt that one (again). Sat in traffic jam for 30 minutes towards motorway junction at Fleet. Got about a mile up the road. Filled up LPG and petrol, turned round, hit the lanes and was back home with a grin on my face before most of the other traffic got onto the motorway, I reckon.

Some shocking driving on display, as usual, including by a double decker bus who stopped on a hill with a stream of cars behind him (not at a bus stop, I hasten to add), let off all the passengers then displayed "not in service" before eventually pulling away leaving everyone behind him stuck. Passed about 4 more buses, all making headway with no problems, yet "not in service". Obviously the retard in the hi-vis jacket decided that due to "elf and safety" it was better to dump passengers at the roadside than risk carrying them in a perfectly safe bus. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 January 2013, 16:27:23
Drove it a little tentatively until I got rid of those Auto(NO)grips! ::)

Much happier now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 January 2013, 16:54:44
 8)

Woke up to this

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130118_163946_zps41af4cfc.jpg)

Which is nice :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 January 2013, 17:06:31
replaced passenger side dipped bulb, done inside 3 mins. Glad it was that side, loads of space! Also glad I have an Omega as its nice easy job unlike modern cars.

Sods law it goes in a big cold snap!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 January 2013, 17:07:57
Should add as it was needed urgently, needed to use Halfrauds. Trade card to rescue again, £14.99 down to £3.99!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2013, 17:09:57
Quote from: tunnie on 18 January 2013, 17:07:57
Should add as it was needed urgently, needed to use Halfrauds. Trade card to rescue again, £14.99 down to £3.99!  :D

Hope it wasn't a Halfrauds bulb.

Replaced my number plate the day before my MOT. Failed the MOT next day. >:( Bulb interior had gone all milky. Has anybody told them they need to remove the air? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 January 2013, 17:17:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2013, 17:09:57
Quote from: tunnie on 18 January 2013, 17:07:57
Should add as it was needed urgently, needed to use Halfrauds. Trade card to rescue again, £14.99 down to £3.99!  :D

Hope it wasn't a Halfrauds bulb.

Replaced my number plate the day before my MOT. Failed the MOT next day. >:( Bulb interior had gone all milky. Has anybody told them they need to remove the air? ::)

 ::) ::) ::)  :-X :-X :-X

Errrr, d'oh.

Did not want anything more, as I was planning to get a fresh decent pair on my return. Also did not want to use one from my set for euroland.

Hopefully lasts longer than a day!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 17:22:24
I don't often have trouble with hellfrauds bulbs, TBH :)

Knocked the snow off the bullet, as I may need it this evening or tomorrow morning. TBE is pretty much buried, and if this turns to ice, will be stuck for a day or 2.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 18 January 2013, 17:43:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 17:22:24
I don't often have trouble with hellfrauds bulbs, TBH :)

Knocked the snow off the bullet, as I may need it this evening or tomorrow morning. TBE is pretty much buried, and if this turns to ice, will be stuck for a day or 2.

Too late, it already has.  :o :o  Just did Kidlington to Thame down A40, slush is turning to ice and is getting quite lethal. Trouble is, roads look ok but traction control light warns that all is not as innocent as it seems.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 January 2013, 19:22:10
Parked it on a grass verge to let a middle aged woman and her 10y/o son use it as a refuge after she'd stuck her Citroen C1 econobox into a ditch (apparently doing a nice 720 in the process) on 'black ice' (otherwise known as a slippy corner that everyone was taking far too fast, including the MINI who nearly arrived at the scene of the accident) while me and a couple of lads in a Defender pulled another fellas car out of the same ditch (complete with his 3y/o daughter in it) where he'd ended up after avoiding her, then (literally) picked her car up by hand between us and lifted it off the telegraph pole guy wire and road sign she'd parked it on..

Credit to the lads in the Defender, they couldn't have been much more than 20 and they stopped to help two total strangers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 January 2013, 19:24:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 18 January 2013, 17:43:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 17:22:24
I don't often have trouble with hellfrauds bulbs, TBH :)

Knocked the snow off the bullet, as I may need it this evening or tomorrow morning. TBE is pretty much buried, and if this turns to ice, will be stuck for a day or 2.

Too late, it already has.  :o :o  Just did Kidlington to Thame down A40, slush is turning to ice and is getting quite lethal. Trouble is, roads look ok but traction control light warns that all is not as innocent as it seems.  :y

What is this Traction Control you speak of? DTi doesn't have it!.... Mind you the ABS got mighty confused earlier when all four wheels where doing something different to each other around an island... Still it's nice to have a different orange lamp illuminated! V6 currently under a few inches of snow, looks quite artistic when no-one has touched it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 19:25:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2013, 19:22:10
Credit to the lads in the Defender, they couldn't have been much more than 20 and they stopped to help two total strangers.
Aye, restores your faith a little :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 19:26:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2013, 19:22:10
Parked it on a grass verge to let a middle aged woman and her 10y/o son use it as a refuge after she'd stuck her Citroen C1 econobox into a ditch (apparently doing a nice 720 in the process) on 'black ice' (otherwise known as a slippy corner that everyone was taking far too fast, including the MINI who nearly arrived at the scene of the accident) while me and a couple of lads in a Defender pulled another fellas car out of the same ditch (complete with his 3y/o daughter in it) where he'd ended up after avoiding her, then (literally) picked her car up by hand between us and lifted it off the telegraph pole guy wire and road sign she'd parked it on..

Credit to the lads in the Defender, they couldn't have been much more than 20 and they stopped to help two total strangers.

You're brave!!  :o  Remember the woman a couple of weeks back who did this, only to have them complain of neck pain when the fire brigade turned up, so they cut her roof off!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 18 January 2013, 19:40:49
put my new clear side repeaters on look much better and went shopping only to hear a bad knocking over every little bump. I think it's my wishbone finally giving up but going out with a song and dance :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 January 2013, 19:42:07
Quote from: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 19:26:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2013, 19:22:10
Parked it on a grass verge to let a middle aged woman and her 10y/o son use it as a refuge after she'd stuck her Citroen C1 econobox into a ditch (apparently doing a nice 720 in the process) on 'black ice' (otherwise known as a slippy corner that everyone was taking far too fast, including the MINI who nearly arrived at the scene of the accident) while me and a couple of lads in a Defender pulled another fellas car out of the same ditch (complete with his 3y/o daughter in it) where he'd ended up after avoiding her, then (literally) picked her car up by hand between us and lifted it off the telegraph pole guy wire and road sign she'd parked it on..

Credit to the lads in the Defender, they couldn't have been much more than 20 and they stopped to help two total strangers.

You're brave!!  :o  Remember the woman a couple of weeks back who did this, only to have them complain of neck pain when the fire brigade turned up, so they cut her roof off!!

Oh yeah - I remember reading that and thinking "I wouldn't let anyone sit in my car after reading that!" .. that thought clearly disappeared when I saw her and her young son, both white as a sheet, standing on the same verge they'd come flying over as people went storming past on the road (one or two nearly joining them in the ditch)..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 18 January 2013, 19:48:28
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 18 January 2013, 12:57:43
picked mine up from the garage this morning, and marvelled at how quiet it is now with an exhaust that doesn't resemble a tea bag  ;D

Car now under cover.... which is now under snow.

Claire

 :y :y cant wait to see her and you guys tomorrow  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 19:59:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2013, 19:42:07
Quote from: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 19:26:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2013, 19:22:10
Parked it on a grass verge to let a middle aged woman and her 10y/o son use it as a refuge after she'd stuck her Citroen C1 econobox into a ditch (apparently doing a nice 720 in the process) on 'black ice' (otherwise known as a slippy corner that everyone was taking far too fast, including the MINI who nearly arrived at the scene of the accident) while me and a couple of lads in a Defender pulled another fellas car out of the same ditch (complete with his 3y/o daughter in it) where he'd ended up after avoiding her, then (literally) picked her car up by hand between us and lifted it off the telegraph pole guy wire and road sign she'd parked it on..

Credit to the lads in the Defender, they couldn't have been much more than 20 and they stopped to help two total strangers.

You're brave!!  :o  Remember the woman a couple of weeks back who did this, only to have them complain of neck pain when the fire brigade turned up, so they cut her roof off!!

Oh yeah - I remember reading that and thinking "I wouldn't let anyone sit in my car after reading that!" .. that thought clearly disappeared when I saw her and her young son, both white as a sheet, standing on the same verge they'd come flying over as people went storming past on the road (one or two nearly joining them in the ditch)..

Don't get me wrong mate, I'm sure I (and most decent people) would do exactly the same in your position.   :y

It's just scary to think that a roof chop could be the end result!  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 20:00:32
Quote from: Marie on 18 January 2013, 19:48:28
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 18 January 2013, 12:57:43
picked mine up from the garage this morning, and marvelled at how quiet it is now with an exhaust that doesn't resemble a tea bag  ;D

Car now under cover.... which is now under snow.

Claire

 :y :y cant wait to see her and you guys tomorrow  :y

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the new car Marie.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 20:02:01
And all because someone thought they could get a whiplash claim, so moan about their neck.

IME, my back didn't hurt until the next day...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 20:06:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 20:02:01
And all because someone thought they could get a whiplash claim, so moan about their neck.

IME, my back didn't hurt until the next day...

You hit the nail on the head TB!  You do a stranger a favour, and that's how they repay you...

It's a sad world we live in!  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 18 January 2013, 20:08:34
Quote from: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 20:00:32
Quote from: Marie on 18 January 2013, 19:48:28
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 18 January 2013, 12:57:43
picked mine up from the garage this morning, and marvelled at how quiet it is now with an exhaust that doesn't resemble a tea bag  ;D

Car now under cover.... which is now under snow.

Claire

 :y :y cant wait to see her and you guys tomorrow  :y

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the new car Marie.  :y

same here, I'm so glad that Morticia is gonna go to a good and competent home  :y

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 18 January 2013, 21:12:05
Quote from: twiglet on 18 January 2013, 20:00:32
Quote from: Marie on 18 January 2013, 19:48:28
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 18 January 2013, 12:57:43
picked mine up from the garage this morning, and marvelled at how quiet it is now with an exhaust that doesn't resemble a tea bag  ;D

Car now under cover.... which is now under snow.

Claire

 :y :y cant wait to see her and you guys tomorrow  :y

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the new car Marie.  :y

well she defo would suit a plain grill always liked them but just couldnt fit one to my motor. :y

not sure what to do with her as yet once i have had my sticky mits over her im sure ill know what i want to do with her. shes defo going to be our main family car and mine is going to be my work horse to travel to and from work. Morticia will be used rarely for nipping around and jases business.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 18 January 2013, 22:01:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2013, 20:02:01
And all because someone thought they could get a whiplash claim, so moan about their neck.

IME, my back didn't hurt until the next day...
When swmbo and I got whiplash after being hit up the rear we both had sore necks within about half an hour. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 January 2013, 22:57:23
clit : manifold had a leak.. all gaskets under/around changed
 
omega: after the "special" egr setup no disturbing idle problems so far..  so now I'm sure its opening at idle although it doesnt give any EML light.. egr is shut obviously..
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 19 January 2013, 14:10:53
So what have you done to your car today?

Sold it !   :'(

Gonna miss the old barge, but she's gone to a great home - I'll be sure to check in on OOF in the future to see how she's getting on :)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2013, 17:24:05
Been happy far too much fun with it in the snow :D

Taken it to Daventry. Twice.

Not "car" related, but recovered my mates bike this afternoon.


At some point in the last hour or 2, I've sprained/pulled my ankle a bit, not sure how, guess I've slipped a bit or something.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 19 January 2013, 17:25:18
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 19 January 2013, 14:10:53
So what have you done to your car today?

Sold it !   :'(

Gonna miss the old barge, but she's gone to a great home - I'll be sure to check in on OOF in the future to see how she's getting on :)

Claire

DOnt worry she will be looked after already starting a list of things that need looking at and doing to her. Wont be for a bit due to weather and work but once i have some time at home i will be sorting her out :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 19 January 2013, 17:43:43
Cleaned the MAF.  Still got a misfire though  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 19 January 2013, 18:08:47
Quote from: Marie on 19 January 2013, 17:25:18


DOnt worry she will be looked after already starting a list of things that need looking at and doing to her. Wont be for a bit due to weather and work but once i have some time at home i will be sorting her out :y

so glad you've saved her from my stepson who wanted her for a banger rally round Southern Europe this year :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 January 2013, 20:13:27
Quote from: Guinney1971 on 19 January 2013, 14:10:53
So what have you done to your car today?

Sold it !   :'(

Gonna miss the old barge, but she's gone to a great home - I'll be sure to check in on OOF in the future to see how she's getting on :)

Claire

 Aye i miss mine too  :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:00:28
Got a brand new radiator all in for £35 delivered for the 3.2 to sort out the leak that was supposed to have been sorted before I bought it. Just hope there wasn't loads of radweld poured in the cooling system >:( Then all I need to do is send off for the V5C as either DVLA have lost it or the seller couldn't be arsed to send it off even though I filled it in and even offered to post it myself >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:12:15
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:00:28
Got a brand new radiator all in for £35 delivered for the 3.2 to sort out the leak that was supposed to have been sorted before I bought it. Just hope there wasn't loads of radweld poured in the cooling system >:( Then all I need to do is send off for the V5C as either DVLA have lost it or the seller couldn't be arsed to send it off even though I filled it in and even offered to post it myself >:(

That's an extremely good price Pete ... any links ?? or was it a one off special just for you .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:13:26
Quote from: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:12:15
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:00:28
Got a brand new radiator all in for £35 delivered for the 3.2 to sort out the leak that was supposed to have been sorted before I bought it. Just hope there wasn't loads of radweld poured in the cooling system >:( Then all I need to do is send off for the V5C as either DVLA have lost it or the seller couldn't be arsed to send it off even though I filled it in and even offered to post it myself >:(

That's an extremely good price Pete ... any links ?? or was it a one off special just for you .. :)

Ebay special Nige. Came along at the right time and one only :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:43:41
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:13:26
Quote from: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:12:15
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:00:28
Got a brand new radiator all in for £35 delivered for the 3.2 to sort out the leak that was supposed to have been sorted before I bought it. Just hope there wasn't loads of radweld poured in the cooling system >:( Then all I need to do is send off for the V5C as either DVLA have lost it or the seller couldn't be arsed to send it off even though I filled it in and even offered to post it myself >:(

That's an extremely good price Pete ... any links ?? or was it a one off special just for you .. :)

Ebay special Nige. Came along at the right time and one only :(

booger ... lucky you .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 January 2013, 13:33:57
Quote from: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:43:41
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:13:26
Quote from: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:12:15
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:00:28
Got a brand new radiator all in for £35 delivered for the 3.2 to sort out the leak that was supposed to have been sorted before I bought it. Just hope there wasn't loads of radweld poured in the cooling system >:( Then all I need to do is send off for the V5C as either DVLA have lost it or the seller couldn't be arsed to send it off even though I filled it in and even offered to post it myself >:(

That's an extremely good price Pete ... any links ?? or was it a one off special just for you .. :)

Ebay special Nige. Came along at the right time and one only :(

booger ... lucky you .. :)

Errm... Oh yes... I knew I was supposed to do something :-[ :-[ :-[

AFAIK they still have it. Was thinking that instead of posting we could do OOF transport... I should be coming to Guffers' at some point :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 13:53:12
Quote from: Lazydocker on 20 January 2013, 13:33:57
Quote from: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:43:41
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:13:26
Quote from: Entwood on 20 January 2013, 12:12:15
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 January 2013, 12:00:28
Got a brand new radiator all in for £35 delivered for the 3.2 to sort out the leak that was supposed to have been sorted before I bought it. Just hope there wasn't loads of radweld poured in the cooling system >:( Then all I need to do is send off for the V5C as either DVLA have lost it or the seller couldn't be arsed to send it off even though I filled it in and even offered to post it myself >:(

That's an extremely good price Pete ... any links ?? or was it a one off special just for you .. :)

Ebay special Nige. Came along at the right time and one only :(

booger ... lucky you .. :)

Errm... Oh yes... I knew I was supposed to do something :-[ :-[ :-[

AFAIK they still have it. Was thinking that instead of posting we could do OOF transport... I should be coming to Guffers' at some point :y

No worries .. you've been a tad busy  :) 

If it is still available, and Guffers meet takes place and we both get there ... would  seem to be a good time to change the thing !!! It certainly is not being done in the present weather, and my target is pre-July :)  The only time I get the problem I'm aiming to solve is towing up hills in high temperatures ... and the next planned occurrence of that is France at the end of July !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 January 2013, 20:43:58
Removed and repaired the bumper loom on big blue to sort a no external temp issue. Appalling doesn't start to describe the condition of it, problems started back when the irmscher bumper first fitted where they just snipped the foglight wires and just twisted them together with no insulation!  Various bits chopped out and very badly repaired on the temp sensor. No wonder the wires had snapped in a few places. God knows how it worked as well as it did.

All crap chopped out, soldered in new wire, properly insulated and protected from the elements and all working fine again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 21 January 2013, 16:38:28
had bump in miggy :'( bent front bottom arm and strut :'( moved subframe :'( All done at 5mph hitting curb-dont laugh still fighting neighbour over that part >:( So spent all day yesterday(0.2oc) and snowing started strip down for rebuild :(
Today new lemforder bottom arms x2 struts +top bearingsx2 =££££s and re,align subframe-clever old me marked up position ages ago so speeded up process ;) NOW DONE :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 16:46:25
Quote from: symes on 21 January 2013, 16:38:28
had bump in miggy :'( bent front bottom arm and strut :'( moved subframe :'( All done at 5mph hitting curb-dont laugh still fighting neighbour over that part >:( So spent all day yesterday(0.2oc) and snowing started strip down for rebuild :(
Today new lemforder bottom arms x2 struts +top bearingsx2 =££££s and re,align subframe-clever old me marked up position ages ago so speeded up process ;) NOW DONE :y :y :y :y :y :y

Least it wasnt the V8  :D Glad you fixed it and no damage to yourself  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 21 January 2013, 16:52:11
if it was I would be locked up for assault mate :y still arguing over fault=neighbour had central heating done-water all over road-snow on top=bloody lethal skating rink mate and neighbour says not his fault! All I know is wait till summer-open headers should please him ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 January 2013, 16:56:22
Quote from: symes on 21 January 2013, 16:52:11
if it was I would be locked up for assault mate :y still arguing over fault=neighbour had central heating done-water all over road-snow on top=bloody lethal skating rink mate and neighbour says not his fault! All I know is wait till summer-open headers should please him ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 Cant think of a better sounding alarm clock  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2woody on 21 January 2013, 21:51:19
managed to repair the rear window frame in the Bentley ( welding ). Was dreading this job, bit it was quite straightforward.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2013, 19:00:25
Dug it out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mmcg on 23 January 2013, 23:17:20
Had to remove calibra turbo from storage hate to see it out in this weather :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Guinney1971 on 24 January 2013, 16:44:01
I went down to Bristol yesterday and put a deposit on the replacement for Morticia :)

Pick it up next Saturday, I got a Renault Grand Scenic 'Maxim' 1.9dCi 6spd, fully loaded, one owner, FSH, low miles, new MOT and 12m tax included too :)

A nice family fun bus ready for the new baby when it gets here in a few months, and our forthcoming holiday to France :)

Claire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 January 2013, 19:58:01
Omega - got in it to take swmbo shopping,it wouldnt start so had to take the trusty Chavalier instead.Not a huge surprise tbh,as it hasnt been used for a few weeks which they dont like in this cold weather.
Just jumpstarted it off my spare battery and its now sat running on the drive to charge it up a bit.Might take it to work tomorrow to give it a bit of a run to get some decent charge into it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 January 2013, 20:56:35
VP44 = No Worky  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2013, 21:01:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 25 January 2013, 20:56:35
VP44 = No Worky  :'(
To quote your wallet, "OUCH!"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 January 2013, 21:09:45
Quote from: VXL V6 on 25 January 2013, 20:56:35
VP44 = No Worky  :'(
That's not good :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 January 2013, 21:11:12
Someones got to ask - whats VP44 ?  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2013, 21:14:23
Quote from: Albitz on 25 January 2013, 21:11:12
Someones got to ask - whats VP44 ?  ???
Diesel pump
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 January 2013, 21:15:37
Oh dear. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 January 2013, 21:43:47
Well if it's just the EDC it can be repaired for a lot less than a replacement pump.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2013, 21:50:06
Quote from: VXL V6 on 25 January 2013, 21:43:47
Well if it's just the EDC it can be repaired for a lot less than a replacement pump.
Looking at newbie section, dv84 has similar problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 25 January 2013, 21:55:46
I had fun in the cold changing the 1-3-5 plugs, followed by the 2-4-6 plugs and fitting a new coil pack...next off to see Dr Pepper for cambelt etc on Sunday. It's only taken me 6 months to get the car on the road  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 January 2013, 22:16:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2013, 21:50:06
Quote from: VXL V6 on 25 January 2013, 21:43:47
Well if it's just the EDC it can be repaired for a lot less than a replacement pump.
Looking at newbie section, dv84 has similar problem.
http://www.boschdieselpumprepairs.co.uk/

They all die eventually!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 25 January 2013, 23:18:51
Fitted LPG tank. If I hope I never have to fit those daft metal belts and buckles ever again
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 January 2013, 23:31:53
Quote from: doz on 25 January 2013, 23:18:51
Fitted LPG tank. If I hope I never have to fit those daft metal belts and buckles ever again

Fun aren't they?! :-X ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 January 2013, 23:48:16
New battery. £66 on tc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 January 2013, 10:04:01
Quote from: joshwyatt on 25 January 2013, 21:55:46
I had fun in the cold changing the 1-3-5 plugs, followed by the 2-4-6 plugs and fitting a new coil pack...next off to see Dr Pepper for cambelt etc on Sunday. It's only taken me 6 months to get the car on the road  ;D

I hope you've remembered to bolt the front seat back in properly ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam2502 on 26 January 2013, 14:45:11
Cleaned the snow off it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 26 January 2013, 22:29:57
Took out windscreen and removed the silver paint-please dont ask and refitted-now one nice E-Type --for now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 January 2013, 22:39:09
Quote from: symes on 26 January 2013, 22:29:57
Took out windscreen and removed the silver paint-please dont ask and refitted-now one nice E-Type --for now :y

 ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 26 January 2013, 22:42:44
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 January 2013, 10:04:01
Quote from: joshwyatt on 25 January 2013, 21:55:46
I had fun in the cold changing the 1-3-5 plugs, followed by the 2-4-6 plugs and fitting a new coil pack...next off to see Dr Pepper for cambelt etc on Sunday. It's only taken me 6 months to get the car on the road  ;D

I hope you've remembered to bolt the front seat back in properly ::)

Indeed Al, all done now...among the million other jobs that it needs doing  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tonka. on 27 January 2013, 15:03:39
Oil and filter change on both cars. Now to order the cambelt an other bits from BPB . . .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 27 January 2013, 19:03:49
Washed it,bridged the brake wear sensors to get rid off the on screen message,took the 3.0 badge of the bootlid and put a 2.5 badge on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 January 2013, 23:18:06
Fitted my polys, fitted Smd's polys and wishbones.

Fitted the Groomers polys.

Noticed her winds teen washers are partially blocked, with mot tomorrow. Bah, it'll be fine. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 January 2013, 00:45:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 January 2013, 23:18:06
Noticed her winds teen washers are partially blocked, with mot tomorrow. Bah, it'll be fine. ::)

 ???

 ;)

New keyfob buttons fitted - for the second time. Note to TheBoy -  the cheaper ones Farnell do clearly aren't that great. Must have lasted 18 months or so though. Done about the same time as the chap from the curry house IIRC.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 January 2013, 00:50:59
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 January 2013, 00:45:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 January 2013, 23:18:06
Noticed her winds teen washers are partially blocked, with mot tomorrow. Bah, it'll be fine. ::)

 ???

 ;)

New keyfob buttons fitted - for the second time. Note to TheBoy -  the cheaper ones Farnell do clearly aren't that great. Must have lasted 18 months or so though. Done about the same time as the chap from the curry house IIRC.
Didn't he (chap in the curry house) say his was ok? Well, he did, can't remember if you where there in that occasion though ? ...might of been Al.


(Bloody ipad predictive text, doesn't like two words in one. Windscreen, double checked)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 January 2013, 01:07:02
Was that the chap with the Astra :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 January 2013, 09:38:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 January 2013, 00:50:59
Didn't he (chap in the curry house) say his was ok? Well, he did, can't remember if you where there in that occasion though ? ...might of been Al.


(Bloody ipad predictive text, doesn't like two words in one. Windscreen, double checked)

Yeah, I think he ended up with the more expensive ones.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 January 2013, 09:59:26
Quote from: ex taxi al on 28 January 2013, 01:07:02
Was that the chap with the Astra :-\
Vectra. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 28 January 2013, 15:09:13
Rad swapped on the 3.2. The old rad had been bodged by the drain plug >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 January 2013, 15:15:25
Quote from: Elite Pete on 28 January 2013, 15:09:13
Rad swapped on the 3.2. The old rad had been bodged by the drain plug >:(

What a clever and devious drain plug!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 28 January 2013, 15:17:37
Quote from: Elite Pete on 28 January 2013, 15:09:13
Rad swapped on the 3.2. The old rad had been bodged by the drain plug >:(

If Thats the car I think it is,I almost bought it- twice iirc.Glad I didnt now. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 28 January 2013, 15:38:56
Quote from: Albitz on 28 January 2013, 15:17:37
Quote from: Elite Pete on 28 January 2013, 15:09:13
Rad swapped on the 3.2. The old rad had been bodged by the drain plug >:(

If Thats the car I think it is,I almost bought it- twice iirc.Glad I didnt now. :D

Your right Albs but it's not that bad and I can't complain because I was going to break it. It's obviously been messed about with by someone who doesn't know how they come apart because all the fixings seem to be broken and there's loads od cable ties everywhere oh and little thing like the rear ashtrays being glued shut because they are broken.
I've fixed the NCDC 2013 facia panel back on and it's fully working now, replaced the rad and brake light switch (drove it 80 miles home not knowing I had no brake lights ::))

Luckily i've got loads of nut, bolts and fixings plus i'll be breaking the diesel soon so I might put the leather back in it as my aris is to wide for the MV6 seats ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 28 January 2013, 15:46:10
Stuck her Lexus through the Mot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2013, 17:55:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 January 2013, 00:45:22
New keyfob buttons fitted - for the second time. Note to TheBoy -  the cheaper ones Farnell do clearly aren't that great. Must have lasted 18 months or so though. Done about the same time as the chap from the curry house IIRC.
Yeah, you ended up with the crap ones, curryman ended up with the quality ones. Both types were bought to see if the quality ones were worth the extra. They are. Hence the OOF shop only does the more expensive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2013, 17:56:34
MOT'd the Silver Bullet :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tonka. on 29 January 2013, 15:27:27
Changed rear pads and fuel filter. The pads had no meat on them but the fronts are hardly worn. Does that mean the TC is working well  ;D

Just waiting for the cam belt and an hour with Mr DTM   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 January 2013, 16:47:00
Just replaced a blown emissions lamp. I suppose it has spent an awful long time illuminated in the past. Wouldn't have bothered except it registers as a fault code so a bit annoying when doing the pedal test.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 29 January 2013, 18:41:30
Looked at them both properly for the first time in a couple of weeks, without 6 inches of snow covering them.  Promised myself that by next winter, they will be parked in a nice warm garage.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 29 January 2013, 19:16:41
replaced offside front top mount as it had collapsed 12 mths and only 7300 miles bloody crap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 January 2013, 19:20:10
Back in the 3.2  :)

DTi gets delivered back tomorrow, suppose i'd better have a look at it.....  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 31 January 2013, 08:50:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 January 2013, 19:20:10
Back in the 3.2  :)

DTi gets delivered back tomorrow, suppose i'd better have a look at it.....  :(

What's happened Andy?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 31 January 2013, 15:04:26
Replaced crank sensor - fingers crossed  :-X

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 31 January 2013, 15:10:28
Second driveshaft  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 31 January 2013, 15:14:06
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 15:10:28
Second driveshaft  ::)
got to have a car first  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 31 January 2013, 15:18:49
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 31 January 2013, 15:14:06
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 15:10:28
Second driveshaft  ::)
got to have a car first  ;D ;D ;D

One drive shaft done just the other to do  :P Then remove butterflies  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: geoffr70 on 31 January 2013, 17:18:59
New wishbones on brothers elite! Yay lucky me!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 January 2013, 17:20:56
Quote from: twiglet on 31 January 2013, 08:50:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 January 2013, 19:20:10
Back in the 3.2  :)

DTi gets delivered back tomorrow, suppose i'd better have a look at it.....  :(

What's happened Andy?  :-\

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=43963.msg1400843#msg1400843

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 31 January 2013, 18:27:04
Quote from: geoffr70 on 31 January 2013, 17:18:59
New wishbones on brothers elite! Yay lucky me!
I know how you feel did mine today poring rain for a while now I'm feeling my muscles aching :)

feels more responsive now as I had used cheap wishbones before with polys in which I've put in the new ones
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 31 January 2013, 18:37:36
Did a cambelt, water pump, cam cover gaskets and a service on an Astra SRi Turbo today and I had to pick it up and drop it off. It went well :) :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 31 January 2013, 21:06:19
More donuts. Entwoods this time.

Donuts anyone? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 01 February 2013, 03:06:04
I've been hiding from mine. Bad case of man flu and on top of that my Kidneys are giving me right jip. Got to finish this weekend though.My daily driver has been sold and the Omega needs to be pushed in to service. At this rate I can see me pulling the bike out for work on Monday and that will pee me right off  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 01 February 2013, 17:28:58
Actually got round to washing and polishing it. Got to do the inside tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 February 2013, 17:50:59
Quote from: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It did crunch a bit but it dont look to good now  :-[ The glass is ok but casing is no good , how i hit it is beyond me as i got the elite through it no problem  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 February 2013, 17:52:24
Wouldn't worry too much, those casings are peanuts from Peugeot :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 February 2013, 17:55:10
Quote from: ex taxi al on 01 February 2013, 17:52:24
Wouldn't worry too much, those casings are peanuts from Peugeot :y

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 February 2013, 18:11:11
Took the 3.2 in for an MOT ....Flew through, :y The 2.0 goes in on Tuesday but wishbones/steering idler to do tomorrow as its done 198000 miles on the originals,thought I better do them as I don't want to mention the tr*******g word now that it's banned ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 01 February 2013, 19:52:02
Quote from: EMD on 01 February 2013, 17:50:59
Quote from: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It did crunch a bit but it dont look to good now  :-[ The glass is ok but casing is no good , how i hit it is beyond me as i got the elite through it no problem  ::)

Those pugs are deceptive mate  ::) ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 February 2013, 20:37:56
Quote from: dbug on 01 February 2013, 19:52:02
Quote from: EMD on 01 February 2013, 17:50:59
Quote from: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It did crunch a bit but it dont look to good now  :-[ The glass is ok but casing is no good , how i hit it is beyond me as i got the elite through it no problem  ::)

Those pugs are deceptive mate  ::) ;D ;D ;)

Dont know what i was thinking  :-\ did frighten swmbo a bit though  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 02 February 2013, 10:11:33
replaced rocker cover on my silver shed-cracked by filler neck ???  :o  Dont know how/why go figure so while there cleaned off all oil that spewed everywhere 7 hours of my life taken up doing that and generally messing about-thats what happens when mates come to help eh - spend more time chatting than doing ;D ;D ;D ;D but got it done ( at least didnt have to put up boring TV) ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 February 2013, 13:47:20
Got the DTi started  :y


Idles and revs up lovely until 3K  :-X

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 February 2013, 14:37:28
Quote from: dbug on 01 February 2013, 19:52:02
Quote from: EMD on 01 February 2013, 17:50:59
Quote from: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It did crunch a bit but it dont look to good now  :-[ The glass is ok but casing is no good , how i hit it is beyond me as i got the elite through it no problem  ::)


Those pugs are deceptive mate  ::) ;D ;D ;)

The Omega is a touch over six feet wide, whereas the 106 is about twelve feet long ::)

It was never going to fit sideways ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 02 February 2013, 18:44:41
Cleaned up the elite and now need to decide it's fate!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 02 February 2013, 18:57:46
put a set of new ngk plugs in next an oil service much better cold start,no leaks and old plugs looked just the right colour,engine spot on still.o and washed the courtney motorsport airfilter. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 February 2013, 19:10:22
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 February 2013, 14:37:28
Quote from: dbug on 01 February 2013, 19:52:02
Quote from: EMD on 01 February 2013, 17:50:59
Quote from: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It did crunch a bit but it dont look to good now  :-[ The glass is ok but casing is no good , how i hit it is beyond me as i got the elite through it no problem  ::)


Those pugs are deceptive mate  ::) ;D ;D ;)

The Omega is a touch over six feet wide, whereas the 106 is about twelve feet long ::)

It was never going to fit sideways ;D

It didnt help that i temporarily stuck the mirror on at a bad angle in the first place with roofing mastic  :-X
Still it should fit better now its cleaned  ::) ;)
Put £20 of petrol in it and gave me half a tank  :D :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 02 February 2013, 21:04:14
Quote from: EMD on 02 February 2013, 19:10:22
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 February 2013, 14:37:28
Quote from: dbug on 01 February 2013, 19:52:02
Quote from: EMD on 01 February 2013, 17:50:59
Quote from: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It did crunch a bit but it dont look to good now  :-[ The glass is ok but casing is no good , how i hit it is beyond me as i got the elite through it no problem  ::)


Those pugs are deceptive mate  ::) ;D ;D ;)

The Omega is a touch over six feet wide, whereas the 106 is about twelve feet long ::)

It was never going to fit sideways ;D

It didnt help that i temporarily stuck the mirror on at a bad angle in the first place with roofing mastic  :-X
Still it should fit better now its cleaned  ::) ;)
Put £20 of petrol in it and gave me half a tank  :D :P

But can you see out of it?? :)

£20 half a tank - jealous that won't move the petrol gauge in mine :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 02 February 2013, 22:11:29
just changed my rear light . looks much better with no cracks ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 February 2013, 22:53:42
Quote from: dbug on 02 February 2013, 21:04:14
Quote from: EMD on 02 February 2013, 19:10:22
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 February 2013, 14:37:28
Quote from: dbug on 01 February 2013, 19:52:02
Quote from: EMD on 01 February 2013, 17:50:59
Quote from: ozzycat on 01 February 2013, 16:36:41
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2013, 21:04:13
Smashed the mirror off side door hitting a post  :-[
;D ;D ;D youve not broke it allready sreve ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It did crunch a bit but it dont look to good now  :-[ The glass is ok but casing is no good , how i hit it is beyond me as i got the elite through it no problem  ::)


Those pugs are deceptive mate  ::) ;D ;D ;)

The Omega is a touch over six feet wide, whereas the 106 is about twelve feet long ::)

It was never going to fit sideways ;D

It didnt help that i temporarily stuck the mirror on at a bad angle in the first place with roofing mastic  :-X
Still it should fit better now its cleaned  ::) ;)
Put £20 of petrol in it and gave me half a tank  :D :P

But can you see out of it?? :)

£20 half a tank - jealous that won't move the petrol gauge in mine :o

I can see out of it now mate , stuck back in position . No electric adjustment , just a manual stalk thats bust  :-[ so have to rely on swmbo to adjust it from outside the car ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2013, 10:25:55
WIM aligned and reshod the Silver Bullet.

Chrisgixer and I fitted the rear doughnuts, and the wishbone spacers to TBE. Also fitted the handbrake springs I'd stolen off it to get the Bullet through the MOT ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 February 2013, 12:11:05
Removed Butterflies .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 03 February 2013, 12:26:07
nooooo thats the reason i found that car  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2013, 18:56:09
'dangle berries'. Broke the friggin headlight on the Bullet. Grrrrr  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2013, 18:56:59
Replaced a TRE boot on TBE. Broke another die cleaning up the thread. "Oh darn".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 03 February 2013, 19:00:35
cleaned auto-switch & changed oil & cleaned ICV on my miggy and did Waynester's headlights on his miggy  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 February 2013, 19:13:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2013, 18:56:09
'dangle berries'. Broke the friggin headlight on the Bullet. Grrrrr  >:(

Adjuster or more serious?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 February 2013, 21:25:31
Kicking it probably ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 03 February 2013, 23:56:33
Quote from: EMD on 03 February 2013, 12:11:05
Removed Butterflies .
:y :y :y :y :y at bloody last you were giving us blokes a bad name :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 03 February 2013, 23:59:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2013, 18:56:09
'dangle berries'. Broke the friggin headlight on the Bullet. Grrrrr  >:(
:( :( :( you bloody holigan ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 February 2013, 07:46:52
Quote from: ozzycat on 03 February 2013, 23:56:33
Quote from: EMD on 03 February 2013, 12:11:05
Removed Butterflies .
:y :y :y :y :y at bloody last you were giving us blokes a bad name :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Ive posted them to you to re-use  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 February 2013, 14:20:58
All tyres checked , just needed a new one on the rear as advised on mot ...£15 job done  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 04 February 2013, 15:09:54
been to breakers 1st time in a very long time,got some footwell lights,(£25 on ebay),fog light switch,digital dash loom connector and a air temp connector,all for £10 well happy,lights are now fitted and looks good,now sorting out wiring for the new digital dash going in thats replacing the old analogue dash  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 04 February 2013, 16:39:03
Went to go out on miggy today-poppin and banging and jerking about :o :o paper-clip test-code 19-crank sensor-so unplugged it= full of oil :o :o must have been from cracked rocker cover ??? So blew it out with airline and job done-so while there moved it to side of bay :y and covered it-wont catch me out again :y :y Now miggy happy and so am I now :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: v6man54deg              Geffd on 04 February 2013, 17:53:03
New drilled and grooved front disks & mintex pads that came with the car - big improvement
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2013, 18:23:25
Replaced one of the headlight adjusters - the one that doesn't (normally) fail  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2013, 23:06:14
Oil and filter on MX5 and Omega. Plugs on MX5. Checked diff oil on Omega. Hasn't all leaked out of the pinion seal yet. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 February 2013, 23:19:49
Back to the drawing board. Tried some modified rearward bushes in some spare wishbones. Failed.

Refit my wishbones tomorrow. Sigh...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2013, 19:33:21
Broke the central locking on TBE.

*sigh*, does it ever end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 February 2013, 20:26:56
With alot of kicking and screaming, a pry bar, a grinder and a couple of hammers, dropped the gearbox to change the clutch ::)

Took a bit of a beating to refit it as well, but all done. Do wonder if an auto wouldn't be easier though :-\

Release bearing was not long for this world but the fiction plate was a tad crunchy and polished. All that remains is to refit the propshaft and cats, but they can wait for another, warmer day.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 February 2013, 21:26:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 February 2013, 20:26:56
With alot of kicking and screaming, a pry bar, a grinder and a couple of hammers, dropped the gearbox to change the clutch ::)

Took a bit of a beating to refit it as well, but all done. Do wonder if an auto wouldn't be easier though :-\

Release bearing was not long for this world but the fiction plate was a tad crunchy and polished. All that remains is to refit the propshaft and cats, but they can wait for another, warmer day.  ::)

Was it a figment of your imagination then? :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 February 2013, 21:29:04
Not wot i did today, what i did yesterday  :'(
 
Bent the front, a bit,  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 February 2013, 21:34:43
 :P if only ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 February 2013, 23:15:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 February 2013, 21:26:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 February 2013, 20:26:56
With alot of kicking and screaming, a pry bar, a grinder and a couple of hammers, dropped the gearbox to change the clutch ::)

Took a bit of a beating to refit it as well, but all done. Do wonder if an auto wouldn't be easier though :-\

Release bearing was not long for this world but the fiction plate was a tad crunchy and polished. All that remains is to refit the propshaft and cats, but they can wait for another, warmer day.  ::)

Was it a figment of your imagination then? :-X ::)

That's what you call a knackered clutch. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 06 February 2013, 12:44:09
just had a superb hours run back from WIM after having geometry set up properly,much better no tramlining wheel straight and she doesnt wander with the camber,she wasnt to far out but the idiot that tried to do my tracking local to me made it worse.i was starting to think id done it when changing the top mount that failed but no all my work was spot on,as shes sits lower than a standard omega settings slightly different than the norm but wow what a difference.
so big up to tony at WIM knows his stuff. and very good price
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 February 2013, 13:56:20
Driven past the petrol station again  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 06 February 2013, 15:31:44
 :y ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2013, 16:27:41
Finished rebuilding it... :y

Jump started it as the battery was flat, and got just enough air out of it to allow the clutch to work. (Bled it 3 times too, poxy thing).

Exhaust has a slight blow, the spanner light is on, but it does move under its own steam :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2013, 17:30:43
Good effort, my usual is about 320 from a manual :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 February 2013, 17:31:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)
Very good effort... Far more than I ever managed :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:43:23
Quote from: ex taxi al on 06 February 2013, 17:30:43
Good effort, my usual is about 320 from a manual :y

That's what I used to get when I used it to commute to a previous job (no motorway), I actually travel double the distance to get to and from this job but it's just a gentle run down the M42 and M5 and vica versa.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 February 2013, 17:58:54
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)

About 100 miles more than I've ever managed  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 06 February 2013, 18:04:38
Me too  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2013, 18:55:56
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)
Bejesus :o

Do you have a 2nd tank fitted?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 19:03:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2013, 18:55:56
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)
Bejesus :o

Do you have a 2nd tank fitted?

Mind you... was a bit concerning when I got off the motorway at my usual junction and called in at the garage 100yds away only to find that their card machine was broken and could only accept cash.... fortunately I had a fiver on me  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 February 2013, 19:04:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)

 :o :o :o

Bet you can't wait to get that diesel sorted ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 19:49:42
Quote from: Elite Pete on 06 February 2013, 19:04:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)

 :o :o :o

Bet you can't wait to get that diesel sorted ;D

I don't think i'll be bothering.....

Have a plan but i'm not getting very positive feedback at the moment.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 07 February 2013, 15:21:03
Swapped heater fan and hedgehog on Estate - all working now.  What an awkward damn job ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 07 February 2013, 18:57:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 19:49:42
Quote from: Elite Pete on 06 February 2013, 19:04:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2013, 17:28:50
Filled it with fuel, 381 miles from the last tank (3.2)

 :o :o :o

Bet you can't wait to get that diesel sorted ;D

I don't think i'll be bothering.....

Have a plan but i'm not getting very positive feedback at the moment.  :(

I'm surprised. It's in good nick as well :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 08 February 2013, 18:32:38
Removed most of the blue led's due to them starting to flicker & fail to light.
Just the speedo and rev counter to do. Replced all the 284 bulbs with 2.3 watt bulbs, much better than 1.2 watts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 08 February 2013, 18:37:47
Topped up the coolant tank again  :(

Looks like I will be spending my weekend do a coolant pressure test.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 23:37:18
Spent another small fortune .. :(

Been having a few problems with "steaming up" - done all the usual checks and discovered that the air con compressor only seemed to work intermittently - mostly only when first switched on. Took it to my local place who said it was very low on gas as it was only recharged 10 months ago. They emptied it and did a nitrogen pressure test .. result ... condenser leaking :(

Condenser replaced - total £453 inc labour/vat etc etc

Got home postie had been .. tax due .... £260

add that to last months 4 x tyres .....  :( 

The joys of motoring :(

So I went for a play on some country lanes I know.... and reminded myself just why I just love this car ......   :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 February 2013, 23:56:08
Come to a decision :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 23:58:10
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 February 2013, 23:56:08
Come to a decision :(

So I see ... sad day but needs must I suppose :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 09 February 2013, 00:00:44
Quote from: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 23:58:10
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 February 2013, 23:56:08
Come to a decision :(

So I see ... sad day but needs must I suppose :(

Indeed....but you could say 2 x 2002 MV6 Estate's is being greedy ;D  The other stays!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 February 2013, 00:05:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 February 2013, 00:00:44
Quote from: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 23:58:10
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 February 2013, 23:56:08
Come to a decision :(

So I see ... sad day but needs must I suppose :(

Indeed....but you could say 2 x 2002 MV6 Estate's is being greedy ;D  The other stays!

Needs must and all that... Good luck with the sale :y It's worth the money
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 09 February 2013, 00:09:15
Quote from: Lazydocker on 09 February 2013, 00:05:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 February 2013, 00:00:44
Quote from: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 23:58:10
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 February 2013, 23:56:08
Come to a decision :(

So I see ... sad day but needs must I suppose :(

Indeed....but you could say 2 x 2002 MV6 Estate's is being greedy ;D  The other stays!

Needs must and all that... Good luck with the sale :y It's worth the money

Thanks, not the easiest decision to come to, variety of choices have been pondered over the last few weeks, and the result is now happening.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 09 February 2013, 08:07:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 February 2013, 00:09:15
Quote from: Lazydocker on 09 February 2013, 00:05:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 February 2013, 00:00:44
Quote from: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 23:58:10
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 February 2013, 23:56:08
Come to a decision :(

So I see ... sad day but needs must I suppose :(

Indeed....but you could say 2 x 2002 MV6 Estate's is being greedy ;D  The other stays!

Needs must and all that... Good luck with the sale :y It's worth the money

Thanks, not the easiest decision to come to, variety of choices have been pondered over the last few weeks, and the result is now happening.

Know the feeling :(

Still lovin' the Insignia though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2013, 08:54:18
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 08 February 2013, 18:32:38
Removed most of the blue led's due to them starting to flicker & fail to light.
Just the speedo and rev counter to do. Replced all the 284 bulbs with 2.3 watt bulbs, much better than 1.2 watts.
Ah, returned from being gay then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2013, 10:48:02
TBE aligned by WIM. Rear toe was a mile out. Front camber back to standard WIM settings, from "fast road settings", which I think was too aggressive.

Silver Bullet's wheels all rebalanced.

New CDL motor popped in TBE, old one stripped for refurb.

Reason my tech2 lptop was being a pain discovered...
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/FE81D7F3-D621-49FA-9BA5-687A43542C0D-4304-0000017AC5B44E38_zpscdf266fb.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/06FF7DBD-F8E3-4BDD-A212-ED0521F057D8-4304-0000017ACDDCAB98_zps134923bf.jpg)

*sigh*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 10 February 2013, 14:06:31
Jamie,
i just knew you would not pass that by without a comment. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 February 2013, 14:47:45
Quote from: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 23:37:18
Spent another small fortune .. :(

Been having a few problems with "steaming up" - done all the usual checks and discovered that the air con compressor only seemed to work intermittently - mostly only when first switched on. Took it to my local place who said it was very low on gas as it was only recharged 10 months ago. They emptied it and did a nitrogen pressure test .. result ... condenser leaking :(

Condenser replaced - total £453 inc labour/vat etc etc

Got home postie had been .. tax due .... £260

add that to last months 4 x tyres .....  :(

The joys of motoring :(

So I went for a play on some country lanes I know.... and reminded myself just why I just love this car ......   :)  :)  :)

 :o :o :o :( :( :( At least its all sorted now  :-X :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 February 2013, 12:57:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2013, 10:48:02
TBE aligned by WIM. Rear toe was a mile out. Front camber back to standard WIM settings, from "fast road settings", which I think was too aggressive.

Silver Bullet's wheels all rebalanced.

New CDL motor popped in TBE, old one stripped for refurb.

Reason my tech2 lptop was being a pain discovered...
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/FE81D7F3-D621-49FA-9BA5-687A43542C0D-4304-0000017AC5B44E38_zpscdf266fb.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/06FF7DBD-F8E3-4BDD-A212-ED0521F057D8-4304-0000017ACDDCAB98_zps134923bf.jpg)

*sigh*

I'm no expert, but I think that bit is meant to still be connected ;)

Time to try out drag soldering? Or, wait, don't you know someone handy with a soldering iron? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2013, 17:36:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 February 2013, 12:57:40
I'm no expert, but I think that bit is meant to still be connected ;)

Time to try out drag soldering? Or, wait, don't you know someone handy with a soldering iron? ;D
I was going to attack it with a normal iron, but it looks a shade small for me - my bit bridges 3 pins ;D

That and the fact, under a magnifying glass, Dell's attempt shows it to be lead free thats dry as an alcohol free pub, I've left it as a task for a mate with the right equipment.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Greeny18 on 11 February 2013, 20:25:47
 sold it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 11 February 2013, 20:50:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[

mmm living up to your screenname then ....   ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 February 2013, 20:51:29
left it alone so my mate can try and sort it out-I've given up on it  >:( Nice to finish work and know I was going to get home with no miggy dramas :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:54:38
Quote from: Entwood on 11 February 2013, 20:50:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[

mmm living up to your screenname then ....   ::) ::) ::) ::)

To be fair, I shouldn't really be doing anything on cars ::) Although I am enjoying a period of (relative) comfort :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 11 February 2013, 20:56:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:54:38
Quote from: Entwood on 11 February 2013, 20:50:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[

mmm living up to your screenname then ....   ::) ::) ::) ::)

To be fair, I shouldn't really be doing anything on cars ::) Although I am enjoying a period of (relative) comfort :y

Only taking the pish mate .. you look after that back of yours ... you only get one and it's supposed to last !!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:58:45
Quote from: Entwood on 11 February 2013, 20:56:25
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:54:38
Quote from: Entwood on 11 February 2013, 20:50:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[

mmm living up to your screenname then ....   ::) ::) ::) ::)

To be fair, I shouldn't really be doing anything on cars ::) Although I am enjoying a period of (relative) comfort :y

Only taking the pish mate .. you look after that back of yours ... you only get one and it's supposed to last !!!

I realised that ;) Not really looking forward to the next phase of treatment but it'll be worth it if it works and I can get back to real life :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 11 February 2013, 21:38:51
Insured the 3.2 ready to take the wheesel off the road and break it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 February 2013, 22:07:47
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[

May be able to do it for you at work this weekend.Im on days. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 11 February 2013, 22:33:46
Re calibrated the lpg.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 22:35:58
Quote from: Albitz on 11 February 2013, 22:07:47
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[

May be able to do it for you at work this weekend.Im on days. ;)

Might have to take you up on that but, tbh, I just need to pull my finger out and do it... Of all the things that need doing it's one of the few I'm actually capable of doing myself!
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 February 2013, 22:33:46
Re calibrated the lpg.
Grumpiness again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 February 2013, 10:12:47
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 22:35:58
Quote from: Albitz on 11 February 2013, 22:07:47
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 February 2013, 20:46:16
Filled it with gas (again) ::)

Really need to look into the grumpy idle (although I suspect it's related to the dodgy stat ::)), cam covers and suspension all around ::)

Oh... And I really must do an oil and filter change, it's definitely overdue :-X :-[

May be able to do it for you at work this weekend.Im on days. ;)

Might have to take you up on that but, tbh, I just need to pull my finger out and do it... Of all the things that need doing it's one of the few I'm actually capable of doing myself!
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 February 2013, 22:33:46
Re calibrated the lpg.
Grumpiness again?

I thought that and ended up lying on my back in agony for 5 minutes , only went to undo the fill bolt on gearbox .. couldnt move and left in agony with no help to get back up  :'( never again  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 February 2013, 18:02:36
Put a bit of oil in, to please the CID, and let a couple of PSI out of the tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 12 February 2013, 20:35:04
Quote
Re calibrated the lpg.
Grumpiness again?
[/quote]
still, in an intermitant way. Its been fine since though, so far.

stat and alternator changed since it was last done, and found a couple of leaks, bloody jubilee clips really are not the way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 13 February 2013, 20:37:45
Replaced water pump (new non genuine) and refilled coolant  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 14 February 2013, 17:40:30
just had custom exhaust fitted by longlife,had a slight adjustment to rear hanger as it was close to body kit,now running large single bore to rear twin exit nice and smooth pick up and burble without a drone which is a problem on estates, :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 February 2013, 18:43:53
Found the keys to it after two hours of hunting.Swmbo was giving it large about how I alwys lose things blah blah blah....
Were did they turn up eventually ? Yep,in her bleedin handbag. ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 14 February 2013, 22:08:24
Quote from: Albitz on 14 February 2013, 18:43:53
Found the keys to it after two hours of hunting.Swmbo was giving it large about how I alwys lose things blah blah blah....
Were did they turn up eventually ? Yep,in her bleedin handbag. ::) :-X

Typical  ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 February 2013, 22:22:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 February 2013, 18:02:36
Put a bit of oil in, to please the CID, and let a couple of PSI out of the tyres.

I did that today too ::) Really must do a change on it :-X :-[

Also got to have a decent drive, without the doggy in the back, on the Enduro's... For a budget tyre they're very good in the early part of their life :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 15 February 2013, 18:37:23
got fed up all week of work moaning about miggy doin weewee's(oil) all over car park-at least it proved I was there :D
so resorted to major violence(opening wallet & spending cash) :o :o Bought new oil pressure switch and fitted it-all of 5 mins to do-now wont leave black puddles everywhere i park :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Selseybill on 15 February 2013, 18:42:08
Changed a relay and got it register in France
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 16 February 2013, 09:52:00
new pair of tyres fitted to the front,no more hedge hunting,and as part of there service they fill the wash bottle with screen wash he was shocked when he had to put 6 litres in ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 February 2013, 10:40:17
Thoroughly wrang it's neck on the way back after dropping Amy off at work and remembered why I don't really want to trade down to a diseasel..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 February 2013, 17:49:45
I've done nothing, just watched Daz fitting a new cam kit though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 16 February 2013, 22:49:38
just changed my bulbs to osram night breakers. now i can see where i'm going  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 16 February 2013, 23:50:52
Possibly killed it :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 17 February 2013, 13:31:35
Topped up the coolant 1.5 ltrs? Checked again after a 150 mile run to Rosyth and back (from Letham, not Spain) and needed to add another ltr???   HBV? Couldn't see any visible leaks.

Jon
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 February 2013, 13:49:00
Quote from: bootie on 17 February 2013, 13:31:35
Topped up the coolant 1.5 ltrs? Checked again after a 150 mile run to Rosyth and back (from Letham, not Spain) and needed to add another ltr???   HBV? Couldn't see any visible leaks.

Jon

Good chance... Need to have a decent poke about with the heater settings varied
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 February 2013, 14:34:40
Not me but martin replaced the fuel filter , it was full with what can only described as shite  ;D
Thanks martin  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 February 2013, 15:49:01
Quote from: bootie on 17 February 2013, 13:31:35
Topped up the coolant 1.5 ltrs? Checked again after a 150 mile run to Rosyth and back (from Letham, not Spain) and needed to add another ltr???   HBV? Couldn't see any visible leaks.

Jon

As LD has said, but basically, if it's coming from the back of the engine, then HBV is first choice, and from the front, most likely the radiator (usually the left hand end ime :y ).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 17 February 2013, 17:25:37
Getting dark here now, plus it's bl**dy cold!

Hopefully will get chance tomorrow before heading back home Tuesday.

Oh yeah, now have #1 injector leaking as well! (Separate post)

Jon
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: IanF on 17 February 2013, 19:06:59
My back is broken after a weekend of work, Oil and filter change on the Omega complete break fluid flush and polished the head lights to sort out the horrible yellow pitted surface, then a Oil and filter change on my wife's Zafira and then to top it off, Oil and filter change along with new pads front and rear, new disc's front and rear and a break fluid change on the Fiat Panda 100hp, now treating my self to some nice single malt which is going down a little to easy. Cheers to all you :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 17 February 2013, 19:35:35
Just gave it a wash, but I finally remembered to clean in and around the jacking point covers. They were filthy  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 17 February 2013, 21:48:34
cured leaking oil cooler banjo bolt and rocker cover ??? and while there fitted new O rings on injectors :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 17 February 2013, 22:59:51
Picked up LSD. Fek'd about with the LPG for hours then gave up. Fitted air freshener one of them funny hangin trees, then realised tomorrow I'll will have to use FORD power for my trip to work.  ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 February 2013, 15:56:48
Opened bonnet , jeez cant get my hands into get sensor  >:( Closed bonnet  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 February 2013, 17:41:28
Quote from: EMD on 18 February 2013, 15:56:48
Opened bonnet , jeez cant get my hands into get sensor  >:( Closed bonnet  :(
Should have bought a bigger car :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 February 2013, 20:19:43
On my 2.2, fixed washer pipe bodge, now back to as it should. Cleaned and hoovered it and got all junk, snack wrappers and other rubbish from Austria trip. Going to give it some fresh oil tomorrow, still very clean after 3k though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 February 2013, 20:20:18
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 February 2013, 17:41:28
Quote from: EMD on 18 February 2013, 15:56:48
Opened bonnet , jeez cant get my hands into get sensor  >:( Closed bonnet  :(
Should have bought a bigger car :P

Yep , still working on it .. :) :P

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/27699_93881_zpsbbcc2e73.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 18 February 2013, 20:26:37
     Cleaned and serviced/adjusted, handbrake and checked discs (yesterday). first day of decent weather for a while.  Gave it a good wash and brush up, looks nearly new ::) :y
     
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Selseybill on 18 February 2013, 20:30:10
Drove it to work
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 20:33:45
Got 25.1 mpg out of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 February 2013, 20:46:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 20:33:45
Got 25.1 mpg out of it.

Not too shabby ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 20:47:38
Probably shouldn't have played with the 330 though  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 February 2013, 20:57:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 20:47:38
Probably shouldn't have played with the 330 though  :-[ ;D

Makes it even better ;) ;D

I can't remember the last time I saw higher than 24 on the CID... Possibly when we went to France in September although the 2 Omega's in convoy probably weren't that economical when faced with some annoying idiots in Porsche's who can't keep a constant speed :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 21:08:13
I don't think it will get much better unless I reset the trip computer and start afresh  ::) , I'm happy with that for now though as it's 3 Mpg better than what I used to get which can only be due to the motorway journeys I now do.

Still looking for that elusive 2.6 Elite Manual which would just about be covered by the mileage payments from work when I go out on a trip until I got it gassed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 February 2013, 21:10:38
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 21:08:13
I don't think it will get much better unless I reset the trip computer and start afresh  ::) , I'm happy with that for now though as it's 3 Mpg better than what I used to get which can only be due to the motorway journeys I now do.

Still looking for that elusive 2.6 Elite Manual which would just about be covered by the mileage payments from work when I go out on a trip until I got it gassed.

Just gas that one and save yourself the purchase and running costs of another car ;) You know it makes sense ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 21:14:53
Maybe. I would still prefer not to stack a load of miles on the 3.2 though. running another LPG car would probably work out the same / cheaper than the DTi did and I have more parts stacked up in the shed than I could ever use on one car.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 18 February 2013, 21:17:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 21:14:53
Maybe. I would still prefer not to stack a load of miles on the 3.2 though. running another LPG car would probably work out the same / cheaper than the DTi did and I have more parts stacked up in the shed than I could ever use on one car.  ::)

Sounds VERY familiar!  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 18 February 2013, 21:19:35
Quote from: twiglet on 18 February 2013, 21:17:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 February 2013, 21:14:53
Maybe. I would still prefer not to stack a load of miles on the 3.2 though. running another LPG car would probably work out the same / cheaper than the DTi did and I have more parts stacked up in the shed than I could ever use on 10 cars.  ::)

Sounds VERY familiar!  ::) ;D

Fixed. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 February 2013, 01:08:31
Quote from: EMD on 18 February 2013, 20:20:18
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 February 2013, 17:41:28
Quote from: EMD on 18 February 2013, 15:56:48
Opened bonnet , jeez cant get my hands into get sensor  >:( Closed bonnet  :(
Should have bought a bigger car :P

Yep , still working on it .. :) :P

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/27699_93881_zpsbbcc2e73.jpg)

Ah yes, the four wheel drive Monaro... A sound choice, but that would have to be yellow or a dark metallic 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 February 2013, 12:28:22
Got 2 fingers on the sensor , plenty of cat scratches up me arm  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 19 February 2013, 13:26:43
Which sensor is this ?  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 February 2013, 14:19:51
Quote from: Albitz on 19 February 2013, 13:26:43
Which sensor is this ?  ???

Coolant temperature sensor on a 1.1 Pug 107..

(How much of a stalker do I look like now? ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam2502 on 19 February 2013, 14:21:05
Hoovered it!!   ;D and cleaned the windows


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 February 2013, 14:24:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 February 2013, 14:19:51
Quote from: Albitz on 19 February 2013, 13:26:43
Which sensor is this ?  ???

Coolant temperature sensor on a 1.1 Pug 107..

(How much of a stalker do I look like now? ;D)

106 ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 February 2013, 14:28:00
Quote from: henryd on 19 February 2013, 14:24:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 February 2013, 14:19:51
Quote from: Albitz on 19 February 2013, 13:26:43
Which sensor is this ?  ???

Coolant temperature sensor on a 1.1 Pug 107..

(How much of a stalker do I look like now? ;D)

106 ::) ;D ;D

Damn.. back to stalker school for me!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 February 2013, 15:45:47
The one that runs on air  ::) :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 February 2013, 17:03:42
Found where I'd left it, and drive it home, thinking it sounded rough  :-\

OK once warmed up, so assume the lifters had drained a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 February 2013, 18:07:39
Drove it.

Cleaned it.

Kerbed an Alloy. Fffffffffff*** it!  >:( ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 February 2013, 18:15:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2013, 18:07:39
Drove it.

Cleaned it.

Kerbed an Alloy. Fffffffffff*** it!  >:( ::)

Not a problem 'Andys Support Services', ASS for short, (Listed as 'nab it, never return it and scarper' elsewhere) can get that refurbished for you and supply four steel wheels with 195/65/15 falkens on to keep you mobile.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 February 2013, 00:20:45
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 February 2013, 18:15:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 February 2013, 18:07:39
Drove it.

Cleaned it.

Kerbed an Alloy. Fffffffffff*** it!  >:( ::)

Not a problem 'Andys Support Services', ASS for short, (Listed as 'nab it, never return it and scarper' elsewhere) can get that refurbished for you and supply four steel wheels with 195/65/15 falkens on to keep you mobile.  :y
You can go off people you know Mr V6. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2013, 09:23:17
Cleaned it, changed the wheels back over, changed the oil and put some fuel in it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2013, 18:57:15
Drove it. On the 60 mile round trip, I managed to get to the speed limit briefly. The roads are full of breakless retards  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 20 February 2013, 19:46:37
Managed to get all 6 cylinders to run on LPG  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 20 February 2013, 19:49:31
Well done. :y
Im hoping to achieve the same result sometime soon. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 20 February 2013, 20:22:04
Cleaned in and out, Waxed, Hoovered... For the fist time this year and now I have done my back in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 February 2013, 21:06:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2013, 18:57:15
Drove it. On the 60 mile round trip, I managed to get to the speed limit briefly. The roads are full of breakless retards  >:(

It's half term  ;) Although contrary to your experience that means my morning commute now takes 30 minutes instead of 60 (to do 17 miles)..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2013, 23:57:59
Gave Josh his freshly serviced/laundered estate back. Then, collected my one and drove home via a very tasty curry :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 February 2013, 00:23:22
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 February 2013, 23:57:59
Gave Josh his freshly serviced/laundered estate back. Then, collected my one and drove home via a very tasty curry :y

This the one I think it is? If so I look forward to seeing it in the flesh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 February 2013, 00:36:43
Sadly not :'(

Unfortunately the felchers at the DVLA put paid to plan A >:(

However plan B is in full swing ::) and hopefully both cars will be worth the wait :y

My '54 plate might reach 500k yet...



p.s. can't believe that got past the word filter :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 February 2013, 18:16:50
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 February 2013, 21:06:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2013, 18:57:15
Drove it. On the 60 mile round trip, I managed to get to the speed limit briefly. The roads are full of breakless retards  >:(

It's half term  ;) Although contrary to your experience that means my morning commute now takes 30 minutes instead of 60 (to do 17 miles)..
Half term was last week in Northamptonshire. So my morning commute has jumped from 35mins (without trying hard) to 1hr15m, and a whole load of aggression to go with it  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 February 2013, 20:18:24
Sold it   :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 21 February 2013, 20:24:14
Put it up for sale!  :-[ :-\ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 February 2013, 21:16:13
Quote from: Jimbob on 21 February 2013, 20:18:24
Sold it   :'( :'( :'(

Not such a sad thing though ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 22 February 2013, 13:48:10
filled her gas tank twice  :'( drove over 230miles home  :)and on monday i have to drive from lincolnshire to helston cornwall. its going to be a long drive  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 February 2013, 15:37:11
Quote from: Marie on 22 February 2013, 13:48:10
filled her gas tank twice  :'( drove over 230miles home  :)and on monday i have to drive from lincolnshire to helston cornwall. its going to be a long drive  :'( :'( :'(

I'll keep an eye out for your mig,thats where I live :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 February 2013, 20:42:07
Pulled the car mat out from under the throttle pedal while driving  >:( goes faster now  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 22 February 2013, 21:06:32
Ignored it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2013, 09:33:45
Ignored the low oil warning. *Sigh*.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 February 2013, 11:30:33
Oil & Filter change on big blue, and fixed a rattley door pin, hopefully!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 23 February 2013, 11:42:32
Looked out the window at them and that's all I'm planning to do today.....loads planned but not in this weather ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 February 2013, 15:56:46
Changed the 135 coil pack, dried out the plug wells, and renewed all 6 plugs. Pollen filter walked off as soon as the clips were released, so popped a new one in. While at it, checked the air filter, which looked recent, but as the housing was open, replaced that too :y breathers nice and clear too :y

Changed the drivers door lock motor, (that's to say Rob did ::)), as that had started to stick... and picked up a back box. Thanks Rob :y

Oil can wait a bit, as I'll do both cars at the same time and tother isn't quite due. Just the back box to change next time I'm off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2013, 16:09:56
Popped some more oil in it, ready for it to redistribute elsewhere. Stops it moaning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bertie1.8vectra on 23 February 2013, 17:09:11
I had 2 new front tyres fitted to her today.... good job really cause they where both ilegal....... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 February 2013, 17:19:32
Washed it, topped up the washer fluid, thought about getting Corsa moved / scrapped so I can park the dying DTi there instead and SORN it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 February 2013, 17:25:04
Dont you people realise its bloody freezing outside ?  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 February 2013, 17:57:56
Quote from: Albitz on 23 February 2013, 17:25:04
Dont you people realise its bloody freezing outside ?  :o ;D
Can't leave that grit and salt coated on me car now can I!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 February 2013, 18:37:07
Balanced the front wheels, checked the pressures(rears at 24psi - oops!), checked the fluids, cleaned the windscreen and lights and put £86 worth of fuel in it. Packed most of the stuff for a fortnight's holiday, as we're on the 07:35 P&O from Dover.
Now off for a curry and a couple of beers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JayMV6 on 23 February 2013, 18:51:09
Spent the afternoon trying to tease the rear hub out of its hole. Eventually it's out but next challenge is the bearing. I feel like a midwife :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 23 February 2013, 18:51:21
Driven it ........ a rarity these days for me.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 23 February 2013, 18:59:41
Put the finishing touches to the LPG conversion on the Mig and refitted all the bits and bobs I had left off. Then I tried to improve the LPG on my old Discovery but what ever I did it's a bag of bolts on LPG from 3k onwards. I'm guessing it's down to the fact it's just a really basic crap system.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 23 February 2013, 19:02:10
I'm with Albitz on this one,nothing worse than deep frozen kahoonas :o ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 23 February 2013, 22:30:26
Popped up to see Serek, to give my Vectra 2.2 dti a good once over.  Needed the codes reading and gave her a full service while we were at it.  It was great to see you again mate, and thanks for all your help and advice!  :y

When I left I brimmed the tank, and reset the fuel computer.  I then covered the 80 odd mile trip home, covering dual carriage way, A and B roads, at sensible cruising speeds, and managed an average consumption of 60.2mpg!!  :o

Well impressed!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 February 2013, 12:16:11
Started it up after a run to test the ECU is not playing up , starter motor is fine , it turns the engine over great in gear  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 24 February 2013, 14:11:49
Stripped and cleaned the rear brake so it doesn't stick....... on nippers PW80 does that count?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 24 February 2013, 16:04:32
changed nearside lower suspension arm and drop link other side to do tomorrow :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 24 February 2013, 18:56:42
Put the spare wheel on it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 24 February 2013, 19:53:07
Waved it Bye bye as the new owner drove off in it  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 24 February 2013, 21:21:51
Dropped the sump off my new shed and cleaned the pan and pickup up  :y

Some folks slag the idling on the dbw cars but mine is steady as a rock and jesus is the engine quite  :)

Now whats next on the list  ::)
Oh yes, a nice dextron 3 bath tomorrow  :'(

Oh yes, took it for a little run (at the legal limit  :-X) down the M62 and back.
Now the emition light and codes have decieded to do one  :y :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 24 February 2013, 21:37:54
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 24 February 2013, 21:21:51
Dropped the sump off my new shed and cleaned the pan and pickup up  :y

Some folks slag the idling on the dbw cars but mine is steady as a rock and jesus is the engine quite  :)

Now whats next on the list  ::)
Oh yes, a nice dextron 3 bath tomorrow  :'(

Oh yes, took it for a little run (at the legal limit  :-X) down the M62 and back.
Now the emition light and codes have decieded to do one  :y :D :D

Turning out to be quite a good buy then TG.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2013, 16:00:02
Much overdue oil and filter change today :-[ ::)

Although it's probably still early by Vauxhall standards :-X Oil was darker than I like but still golden brown instead of dark so can't have been too bad :y :y

Also noticed I need wishbones and possibly idler for the next MOT, although both are probably just about within pass spec :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:50:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2013, 16:00:02
Much overdue oil and filter change today :-[ ::)

Although it's probably still early by Vauxhall standards :-X Oil was darker than I like but still golden brown instead of dark so can't have been too bad :y :y

Also noticed I need wishbones and possibly idler for the next MOT, although both are probably just about within pass spec :-\
So not that overdue then.  My last change, at 194k, had been in since 187k, and even with the constant loss oil system, was still almost black.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:51:12
Called the local BP mogrels a bunch of useless retards, then tried to lay 10000 miles of rubber. Failed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 17:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:51:12
Called the local BP mogrels a bunch of useless retards, then tried to lay 10000 miles of rubber. Failed.
Tyres work then? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 18:01:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 17:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:51:12
Called the local BP mogrels a bunch of useless retards, then tried to lay 10000 miles of rubber. Failed.
Tyres work then? :)
If only the bastards would track in a straight line, I wouldn't pine over the loss of TTs. Still, better than those shit £700 Continentals I bought. Not that I'm bitter about it. Much.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 18:04:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 18:01:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 17:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:51:12
Called the local BP mogrels a bunch of useless retards, then tried to lay 10000 miles of rubber. Failed.
Tyres work then? :)
If only the bastards would track in a straight line, I wouldn't pine over the loss of TTs. Still, better than those shit £700 Continentals I bought. Not that I'm bitter about it. Much.
Welcome to my world. Just when I/we thought we where getting somewhere with it...

Btw, local tyre supplier has two tt in 245 40 18 97y . £199 each fitted. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 18:14:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 18:04:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 18:01:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 17:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:51:12
Called the local BP mogrels a bunch of useless retards, then tried to lay 10000 miles of rubber. Failed.
Tyres work then? :)
If only the bastards would track in a straight line, I wouldn't pine over the loss of TTs. Still, better than those shit £700 Continentals I bought. Not that I'm bitter about it. Much.
Welcome to my world. Just when I/we thought we where getting somewhere with it...

Btw, local tyre supplier has two tt in 245 40 18 97y . £199 each fitted. ::)
Mine were 94Y, and obviously a smaller size (std 17" spec)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 25 February 2013, 18:28:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 18:01:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 17:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:51:12
Called the local BP mogrels a bunch of useless retards, then tried to lay 10000 miles of rubber. Failed.
Tyres work then? :)
If only the bastards would track in a straight line, I wouldn't pine over the loss of TTs. Still, better than those shit £700 Continentals I bought. Not that I'm bitter about it. Much.

When i picked mine up and drove it back it wandered all over the place ... inside edges bald as eagle  :D Changed drop links and ball joints and never had any trouble with wandering on steel wheels  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 19:23:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 18:14:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 18:04:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 18:01:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 17:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:51:12
Called the local BP mogrels a bunch of useless retards, then tried to lay 10000 miles of rubber. Failed.
Tyres work then? :)
If only the bastards would track in a straight line, I wouldn't pine over the loss of TTs. Still, better than those shit £700 Continentals I bought. Not that I'm bitter about it. Much.
Welcome to my world. Just when I/we thought we where getting somewhere with it...

Btw, local tyre supplier has two tt in 245 40 18 97y . £199 each fitted. ::)
Mine were 94Y, and obviously a smaller size (std 17" spec)
They where £145 last year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2013, 21:40:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2013, 17:50:14
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2013, 16:00:02
Much overdue oil and filter change today :-[ ::)

Although it's probably still early by Vauxhall standards :-X Oil was darker than I like but still golden brown instead of dark so can't have been too bad :y :y

Also noticed I need wishbones and possibly idler for the next MOT, although both are probably just about within pass spec :-\
So not that overdue then.  My last change, at 194k, had been in since 187k, and even with the constant loss oil system, was still almost black.

TBH, I genuinely can't remember the mileage of the previous change but it was just before the France trip in September so certainly more than 4-5k. there were traces of black but when wiped on some kitchen paper it was a nice golden colour :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 25 February 2013, 21:45:08
Won an epic battle removing a rear trailing arm :y and snapped 3 extensions in the process :'(

BMW btw :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 22:16:21
Spent the evening taping up windows with polythene.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 25 February 2013, 22:18:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:16:21
Spent the evening taping up windows with polythene.  >:(

???  Whats happened ??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 22:33:55
Quote from: Entwood on 25 February 2013, 22:18:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:16:21
Spent the evening taping up windows with polythene.  >:(

???  Whats happened ??
Thieves smashed windows and stole an iPad in a school bag and her lap top out of her Lexus while it was parked in a school playground for her niece .

One of two incidents the same this evening according to hobby bobby expert nob head that's been round here the last hour and repeating everything 3 times.

They where extradinarily lucky, two incidents, both Esate rear windows and got electrical goods both times.

Wonder if Blu tooth or wifi was left on. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 22:36:35
Btw, iPad From other car was located in Tilehurst. Other side of Reading.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 February 2013, 22:40:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:33:55
Quote from: Entwood on 25 February 2013, 22:18:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:16:21
Spent the evening taping up windows with polythene.  >:(

???  Whats happened ??
Thieves smashed windows and stole an iPad in a school bag and her lap top out of her Lexus while it was parked in a school playground for her niece .

One of two incidents the same this evening according to hobby bobby expert nob head that's been round here the last hour and repeating everything 3 times.

They where extradinarily lucky, two incidents, both Esate rear windows and got electrical goods both times.

Wonder if Blu tooth or wifi was left on. :-\

Bastards,I hope they catch them but I don't suppose they will.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 22:42:51
Quote from: henryd on 25 February 2013, 22:40:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:33:55
Quote from: Entwood on 25 February 2013, 22:18:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:16:21
Spent the evening taping up windows with polythene.  >:(

???  Whats happened ??
Thieves smashed windows and stole an iPad in a school bag and her lap top out of her Lexus while it was parked in a school playground for her niece .

One of two incidents the same this evening according to hobby bobby expert nob head that's been round here the last hour and repeating everything 3 times.

They where extradinarily lucky, two incidents, both Esate rear windows and got electrical goods both times.

Wonder if Blu tooth or wifi was left on. :-\

Bastards,I hope they catch them but I don't suppose they will.  >:(
Feel like blowing the dust off my cricket bat tbh. But no, I don't suppose they will get cought.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2013, 23:00:27
Always a shitty thing to have happen :-\

If you do find them, might I recommend a nice long soak in a bath in a mild acid solution, dried off with loft insulation >:(

Any cctv :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 23:03:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 25 February 2013, 23:00:27
Always a shitty thing to have happen :-\

If you do find them, might I recommend a nice long soak in a bath in a mild acid solution, dried off with loft insulation >:(

Any cctv :-\
Yes motion sensitive infa red cameras cover the area of the car park. We'll see. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 February 2013, 23:31:22
Does the stolen iPad have a sim card in it? ,does the find a phone work with ipads?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 25 February 2013, 23:41:52
Quote from: henryd on 25 February 2013, 23:31:22
Does the stolen iPad have a sim card in it? ,does the find a phone work with ipads?
Yes it does. Works with any I device capable of web a acces. That's how the other ipad was located.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 February 2013, 16:37:45
So far have changed the radiator, rebled the clutch and fitted poly bushes to the front ARB. Currently waiting to get the tracking dealt with (yes I know ::) but will be going to WIM in the next month).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 26 February 2013, 17:19:09
Changed the friggin' glow plugs on our TD ...

Am aching all over now ... time for a nice hot bath! ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 26 February 2013, 17:31:33
Removed s/l shocks and s/l sensor from the breaker.Quite enjoyed it once I got the overalls on for the first time in months.
Whetted my appetite for another breaker doing the jobs needed on my own car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: IanF on 26 February 2013, 20:34:56
I have Changed the timing and drive belts, sheared a bolt on the water pump pulley then spent ten min's swearing. Then a few more bad words when i broke the nipple off the emission vacum box, then felt a bit better, when i remembered i had a spare.


Then I Fitted  a new car stereo and cut my hand feeding the microphone for the handsfree kit behind dash, thought at this point a coffee break was in order , Feeleing better after a coffee.


Then I knocked my head leaving the garage, and a few more choice words, Gave up for the day and opened a bottle of Chianti, now slightly drunk and i really dont care anymore.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2013, 20:59:33
Quote from: henryd on 25 February 2013, 22:40:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:33:55
Quote from: Entwood on 25 February 2013, 22:18:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 February 2013, 22:16:21
Spent the evening taping up windows with polythene.  >:(

???  Whats happened ??
Thieves smashed windows and stole an iPad in a school bag and her lap top out of her Lexus while it was parked in a school playground for her niece .

One of two incidents the same this evening according to hobby bobby expert nob head that's been round here the last hour and repeating everything 3 times.

They where extradinarily lucky, two incidents, both Esate rear windows and got electrical goods both times.

Wonder if Blu tooth or wifi was left on. :-\

Bastards,I hope they catch them but I don't suppose they will.  >:(
Even if they do, the worse they'll get is a few months of free Sky TV  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 February 2013, 21:16:02
Tracking done, was nearly 10° out :o

Washed it as a reward for being driveable, now shiny outside
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 February 2013, 21:16:24
That's a shame Chris but a lesson learnt regarding leaving bags on view :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 26 February 2013, 21:20:17
Ordered a thermostat & transfer pipe :(

Ohh the joys of a stat change to come!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 February 2013, 21:22:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 February 2013, 21:16:24
That's a shame Chris but a lesson learnt regarding leaving bags on view :y
CCTV shows them scanning for signal along a line of cars furthest from the cameras. I don't think it would have mattered if the car looked empty. They would have smashed to boot window anyway.

Moral is, don't leave devices on in the car at all. IMO.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:24:26
Just purchased a Stienmetz rear window spoiler for the Elite :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 26 February 2013, 21:26:27
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:24:26
Just purchased a Stienmetz rear window spoiler for the Elite :)

RRRRRRAVINIIIIIIT :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:27:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2013, 21:26:27
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:24:26
Just purchased a Stienmetz rear window spoiler for the Elite :)

RRRRRRAVINIIIIIIT :y
Innit  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 26 February 2013, 21:37:12
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:24:26
Just purchased a Stienmetz rear window spoiler for the Elite :)

Genuine one Pete?  Where did you find that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:38:33
Quote from: twiglet on 26 February 2013, 21:37:12
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:24:26
Just purchased a Stienmetz rear window spoiler for the Elite :)

Genuine one Pete?  Where did you find that?

Yeah, it was on Ebay :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 26 February 2013, 21:59:54
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:38:33
Quote from: twiglet on 26 February 2013, 21:37:12
Quote from: Elite Pete on 26 February 2013, 21:24:26
Just purchased a Stienmetz rear window spoiler for the Elite :)

Genuine one Pete?  Where did you find that?

Yeah, it was on Ebay :y

Good work!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2013, 20:15:22
Decorated it, and refitted a meter ready to put it back to work ::)

How the airbag light still goes out I'll never know :-X but it does so happy days ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 27 February 2013, 20:33:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 27 February 2013, 20:15:22
Decorated it, and refitted a meter ready to put it back to work ::)

How the airbag light still goes out I'll never know :-X but it does so happy days ::)
You little devil Al. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 28 February 2013, 19:35:00
     Oil and filters changed, checked steering and wishbones, all seemed OK :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 28 February 2013, 19:44:43
removed the old manual aerial on cabby and replaced it with a electric aerial that it was orginally fitted with.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 28 February 2013, 20:44:50
Changed a droplink  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 28 February 2013, 21:39:11
Sold it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 February 2013, 21:42:21
Washed polished & vacumed the 2.6, lovely sunny day all traces of salt gone!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 March 2013, 14:41:15
Took off all the breather's , one from the rocker was totally blocked with hard mayo including the rocker vent >:( Took the rocker cover off and cleaned all inside it . Then took the SPI off totally de gunked it all and cleaned the throttle and butterfly . Fixed a frayed fuel line and put everything back together .
Started on the button  :) Now with feet up after 6 hours slog on it  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Selseybill on 03 March 2013, 15:21:00
Drove it and warmed a sandwich up on the heated seat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 03 March 2013, 16:02:20
washed all the salt off  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 March 2013, 18:38:02
Looked at oil drip from wishbone bush, swapped winter wheels onto DTi so I can use the cheaper tyres on the 3.2 until I can get the wishbone sorted. Bought box of matches and trying to find can for petrol.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 March 2013, 18:57:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 March 2013, 18:38:02
Looked at oil drip from wishbone bush, swapped winter wheels onto DTi so I can use the cheaper tyres on the 3.2 until I can get the wishbone sorted. Bought box of matches and trying to find can for petrol.


Poly. Sorted!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 March 2013, 19:04:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 March 2013, 18:57:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 March 2013, 18:38:02
Looked at oil drip from wishbone bush, swapped winter wheels onto DTi so I can use the cheaper tyres on the 3.2 until I can get the wishbone sorted. Bought box of matches and trying to find can for petrol.


Poly. Sorted!

Yes I know, but there's no point putting polly bushes on and geo'ing it only to put new wishbones with pollys, droplinks, B4's springs etc on it in a months time and geo'ing it again. Just come at the wrong time really.... down to one car, etc etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 March 2013, 19:11:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 March 2013, 19:04:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 March 2013, 18:57:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 March 2013, 18:38:02
Looked at oil drip from wishbone bush, swapped winter wheels onto DTi so I can use the cheaper tyres on the 3.2 until I can get the wishbone sorted. Bought box of matches and trying to find can for petrol.


Poly. Sorted!

Yes I know, but there's no point putting polly bushes on and geo'ing it only to put new wishbones with pollys, droplinks, B4's springs etc on it in a months time and geo'ing it again. Just come at the wrong time really.... down to one car, etc etc.

poly will get you by, and they can be re used on the new set up no problem.

As the oil is fresh, the bush has only just failed, so I can't see the set up being miles out.

It'll last a couple of months without excessive tyre wear or handling issue. I don't see that there's anything to loose personally. Just means buying poly early.

Poly can be fitted without removing the wishbone. So current camber setting will be preserved.

No?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 March 2013, 19:12:45
If your worried about tyre wear, stick the winters in first. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 March 2013, 19:15:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 March 2013, 19:12:45
If your worried about tyre wear, stick the winters in first. ;)
Just put the winters onto the DTi (AKA The silver statue) so now have some wheels and tyres removed from the DTi that can sit on the 3.2 for now.... really don't want to trash the Conti SC3's... Was getting to like them, even on Elite jelly suspension.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 March 2013, 21:27:03
Took the door card off. Bugger. Glued it.

Whilst waiting for glue to dry, thought I'd wash it. Bugger. Went to Homebase to buy some plumbing shite.

Washed it, put door card back on, went to fill it up. Bugger. No LPG.

Tried to use all of the SC5s leaving BP, started going towards Towcester for fuel, decide I can't be arsed, so attempt a U'ey at one of the junctions. Bugger, the SC5s won't slow the car down. Much noise from the passenger seat.

Decide not to touch anything else today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 03 March 2013, 21:34:11
Finally got the ruddy LPG tank straps fitted. I bloody hate em. Sized up my 18" rims. May treat to a refurb before I fit them. Then I gave the LSD diff a clean and a coat of paint, I'll try to fit it this week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 04 March 2013, 17:25:30
Got towed home by Green Flag :( Luckily only 5 miles. Very sensible and helpful they were too. :)

Driving down the dual carriageway at 60ish, low coolant warning came on followed by a load of steam from engine area, pulled over PDQ, temperature gauge never moved. On examination expansion bottle had about 1/2 inch left in it, engine bay absolutely covered in coolant Furthr examination, the small pipe, top left, from the expansion bottle, where it joins the radiator, broken off at the base :( , coolant still running out of the hole left.

So I'm pretty sure I caught it before any heat damage done.

Get home and have removed radiator completely now, many thanks to Chris Gixer and lazydocker for their help in trying to order one from carcooling.... but they don't answer the goddamn phone on either number. I've ordered one from eurocarparts, should be there at 0830 tomorrow.. just hope they get the right one ......

So why did it break .. now here's an oddity .... examining the bits, there is a load of black araldite type stuff all around where its broken ... so its been broken before and bodged ...now I haven't done it, and I've owned the car 5 years, yet the araldity stuff is shiny and new looking ......

8 February I had work done to replace the air con condensor, they told me they'd had to top up the coolant slightly and to keep an eye on it ..... so now my suspicions are kicking in ....  if they had removed the rad to change the condensor, then it would not be a "slight top up" it would be a whole load of coolant, if you don't drain the rad then how do you lose a "slight amount" of coolant when changing a condensor ???

Next, the last folks to work in that area were the air con folks, and a month later a bodge repair fails .... that if it wasn't them has not failed in the previous 5 years ....  a coincidence too far ? ... I think so.

I've phoned the MD of the air con company .. and he actually sees my point !! Not going to ask his mechs any questions, yet , wants to see the old rad and see if the bodge stuff is anything like anything they use in the workshop. He hopes he can trust his mechs, but admits that it's a possibility...... won't go further at the moment.

We wait and see .... :(

Need get this done ASAP as Chris's mum died Sat and I need to drive the car to Elgin on Thursday for the funeral, so here's hoping the new rad is the right one, and I get it in without breaking anything or not connecting something .... stand by for panic instructions sometime tomorrow !!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 March 2013, 17:47:44
Ordered springs and genuine GM rear wishbone bushes  :y

Entwood, if a DTi radiator is the same and you are desperate you can always 'borrow' the one out of my DTi. Unfortunately I think the logistics may not work though.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 March 2013, 18:15:52
Quote from: Entwood on 04 March 2013, 17:25:30
Driving down the dual carriageway at 60ish, low coolant warning came on followed by a load of steam from engine area, pulled over PDQ, temperature gauge never moved. On examination expansion bottle had about 1/2 inch left in it, engine bay absolutely covered in coolant Furthr examination, the small pipe, top left, from the expansion bottle, where it joins the radiator, broken off at the base :( , coolant still running out of the hole left.

So I'm pretty sure I caught it before any heat damage done.
In my experience, from when the Silver Bullet dumped all 9 litres up my windscreen at "quite high speed" on the local dual carriageway, after Marks DTM Calib said "take it for a spirited drive", these engines are quite resilient to losing coolant in a dramatic fashion.

From that PoV, I'd be unconcerned :)

Quote from: Entwood on 04 March 2013, 17:25:30
Need get this done ASAP as Chris's mum died Sat
:'(, please pass on my condolences
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 March 2013, 18:21:08
Looked at it, as I cycled off to work  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 March 2013, 18:28:17
Making progress on "bedding in" those crap SC5 tyres - the local BP *still* haven't got LPG. Its not difficult, but I'm sure I've mentioned, they are inbred retards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 March 2013, 18:33:01
Quote from: Entwood on 04 March 2013, 17:25:30
Got towed home by Green Flag :( Luckily only 5 miles. Very sensible and helpful they were too. :)

Driving down the dual carriageway at 60ish, low coolant warning came on followed by a load of steam from engine area, pulled over PDQ, temperature gauge never moved. On examination expansion bottle had about 1/2 inch left in it, engine bay absolutely covered in coolant Furthr examination, the small pipe, top left, from the expansion bottle, where it joins the radiator, broken off at the base :( , coolant still running out of the hole left.

So I'm pretty sure I caught it before any heat damage done.

Get home and have removed radiator completely now, many thanks to Chris Gixer and lazydocker for their help in trying to order one from carcooling.... but they don't answer the goddamn phone on either number. I've ordered one from eurocarparts, should be there at 0830 tomorrow.. just hope they get the right one ......

So why did it break .. now here's an oddity .... examining the bits, there is a load of black araldite type stuff all around where its broken ... so its been broken before and bodged ...now I haven't done it, and I've owned the car 5 years, yet the araldity stuff is shiny and new looking ......

8 February I had work done to replace the air con condensor, they told me they'd had to top up the coolant slightly and to keep an eye on it ..... so now my suspicions are kicking in ....  if they had removed the rad to change the condensor, then it would not be a "slight top up" it would be a whole load of coolant, if you don't drain the rad then how do you lose a "slight amount" of coolant when changing a condensor ???

Next, the last folks to work in that area were the air con folks, and a month later a bodge repair fails .... that if it wasn't them has not failed in the previous 5 years ....  a coincidence too far ? ... I think so.

I've phoned the MD of the air con company .. and he actually sees my point !! Not going to ask his mechs any questions, yet , wants to see the old rad and see if the bodge stuff is anything like anything they use in the workshop. He hopes he can trust his mechs, but admits that it's a possibility...... won't go further at the moment.

We wait and see .... :(

Need get this done ASAP as Chris's mum died Sat and I need to drive the car to Elgin on Thursday for the funeral, so here's hoping the new rad is the right one, and I get it in without breaking anything or not connecting something .... stand by for panic instructions sometime tomorrow !!!

Sorry to hear that Nige :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 04 March 2013, 20:26:54
Had oil cooler let go me :'( :'( so had a panic-went to scrap yard and there was a mig with front end damage-and top of engine missing ??? But there was a new oil cooler :o so resourceful me took it=£10 not bad considering they are £140 ish :y got it home and tested it= all ok then fitted it. so bad day ended good :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 March 2013, 20:30:15
Sorry to hear the bad news Nige... They have to remove the rad to change the condensor (it's why I keep putting mine off :-[) so seems likely to me :-X :-X

Good luck though, hopefully they'll come through and compensate you for their failed bodge ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 March 2013, 20:32:44
Quote from: Elite Pete on 04 March 2013, 18:33:01
Quote from: Entwood on 04 March 2013, 17:25:30
Got towed home by Green Flag :( Luckily only 5 miles. Very sensible and helpful they were too. :)

Driving down the dual carriageway at 60ish, low coolant warning came on followed by a load of steam from engine area, pulled over PDQ, temperature gauge never moved. On examination expansion bottle had about 1/2 inch left in it, engine bay absolutely covered in coolant Furthr examination, the small pipe, top left, from the expansion bottle, where it joins the radiator, broken off at the base :( , coolant still running out of the hole left.

So I'm pretty sure I caught it before any heat damage done.

Get home and have removed radiator completely now, many thanks to Chris Gixer and lazydocker for their help in trying to order one from carcooling.... but they don't answer the goddamn phone on either number. I've ordered one from eurocarparts, should be there at 0830 tomorrow.. just hope they get the right one ......

So why did it break .. now here's an oddity .... examining the bits, there is a load of black araldite type stuff all around where its broken ... so its been broken before and bodged ...now I haven't done it, and I've owned the car 5 years, yet the araldity stuff is shiny and new looking ......

8 February I had work done to replace the air con condensor, they told me they'd had to top up the coolant slightly and to keep an eye on it ..... so now my suspicions are kicking in ....  if they had removed the rad to change the condensor, then it would not be a "slight top up" it would be a whole load of coolant, if you don't drain the rad then how do you lose a "slight amount" of coolant when changing a condensor ???

Next, the last folks to work in that area were the air con folks, and a month later a bodge repair fails .... that if it wasn't them has not failed in the previous 5 years ....  a coincidence too far ? ... I think so.

I've phoned the MD of the air con company .. and he actually sees my point !! Not going to ask his mechs any questions, yet , wants to see the old rad and see if the bodge stuff is anything like anything they use in the workshop. He hopes he can trust his mechs, but admits that it's a possibility...... won't go further at the moment.

We wait and see .... :(

Need get this done ASAP as Chris's mum died Sat and I need to drive the car to Elgin on Thursday for the funeral, so here's hoping the new rad is the right one, and I get it in without breaking anything or not connecting something .... stand by for panic instructions sometime tomorrow !!!

Sorry to hear that Nige :(

Indeed, please pass on condolences from us both. Best of lunch for Thursday.

These things never brake when its convenient do they. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: CaptainZok on 04 March 2013, 20:37:10
Condolences to Mrs E.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 04 March 2013, 20:37:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 March 2013, 20:32:44
Quote from: Elite Pete on 04 March 2013, 18:33:01
Quote from: Entwood on 04 March 2013, 17:25:30
Got towed home by Green Flag :( Luckily only 5 miles. Very sensible and helpful they were too. :)

Driving down the dual carriageway at 60ish, low coolant warning came on followed by a load of steam from engine area, pulled over PDQ, temperature gauge never moved. On examination expansion bottle had about 1/2 inch left in it, engine bay absolutely covered in coolant Furthr examination, the small pipe, top left, from the expansion bottle, where it joins the radiator, broken off at the base :( , coolant still running out of the hole left.

So I'm pretty sure I caught it before any heat damage done.

Get home and have removed radiator completely now, many thanks to Chris Gixer and lazydocker for their help in trying to order one from carcooling.... but they don't answer the goddamn phone on either number. I've ordered one from eurocarparts, should be there at 0830 tomorrow.. just hope they get the right one ......

So why did it break .. now here's an oddity .... examining the bits, there is a load of black araldite type stuff all around where its broken ... so its been broken before and bodged ...now I haven't done it, and I've owned the car 5 years, yet the araldity stuff is shiny and new looking ......

8 February I had work done to replace the air con condensor, they told me they'd had to top up the coolant slightly and to keep an eye on it ..... so now my suspicions are kicking in ....  if they had removed the rad to change the condensor, then it would not be a "slight top up" it would be a whole load of coolant, if you don't drain the rad then how do you lose a "slight amount" of coolant when changing a condensor ???

Next, the last folks to work in that area were the air con folks, and a month later a bodge repair fails .... that if it wasn't them has not failed in the previous 5 years ....  a coincidence too far ? ... I think so.

I've phoned the MD of the air con company .. and he actually sees my point !! Not going to ask his mechs any questions, yet , wants to see the old rad and see if the bodge stuff is anything like anything they use in the workshop. He hopes he can trust his mechs, but admits that it's a possibility...... won't go further at the moment.

We wait and see .... :(

Need get this done ASAP as Chris's mum died Sat and I need to drive the car to Elgin on Thursday for the funeral, so here's hoping the new rad is the right one, and I get it in without breaking anything or not connecting something .... stand by for panic instructions sometime tomorrow !!!

Sorry to hear that Nige :(

Indeed, please pass on condolences from us both. Best of lunch for Thursday.

These things never brake when its convenient do they. :(
sorry to hear the news  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 04 March 2013, 22:19:10
Fitted LSD. Didn't realise manuals have different diff ratios to autos. Not a great deal but I noticed it as soon as I test drove it. Real nice quiet diff which now shows my front wheel bearings to be howling worse than I thought. Borrax I've got an op next tuesday which will put me out of spannering action for a few months.  :( Oh and booked car for LPG test. Went some where else in the end. The first place I tried was turning out to be a right ballsache
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 04 March 2013, 22:57:32
Sincere Condolences to you both Mr. Entwood :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 March 2013, 11:00:37
Sworn at europarts .. lots ... :(  wrong part obtained .... desperately trying to contact carcooling ... looking at hirecar places ... not a happy bunny ... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 05 March 2013, 11:23:13
Quote from: Entwood on 05 March 2013, 11:00:37
Sworn at europarts .. lots ... :(  wrong part obtained .... desperately trying to contact carcooling ... looking at hirecar places ... not a happy bunny ... :(

Ouch,wish you were closer as I normally have a car here kicking around :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 March 2013, 11:33:05
Nige, thamesides radiators in manchester, order before 2 and next day guaranteed  :y not the cheapest for the omega, but can't fault their service
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ksanjay on 05 March 2013, 11:39:50
Changed pollen filter yesterday, ordered a new radiator which is out of stock and got my philips silver vision bulbs through the post today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 March 2013, 11:41:34
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 March 2013, 11:33:05
Nige, thamesides radiators in manchester, order before 2 and next day guaranteed  :y not the cheapest for the omega, but can't fault their service

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-2-0i-Vauxhall-Omega-2-5i-Vauxhall-Omega-3-0i-RADIATOR-/150992046379?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2327d3c92b  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-2-0i-Vauxhall-Omega-2-5i-Vauxhall-Omega-3-0i-RADIATOR-/150992046379?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2327d3c92b)

Or...

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271156124863  (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271156124863)

I bought mine from coolparts on price, but have used tameside for the vectras at work :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 March 2013, 13:03:41
Many, Many thanks for all the offers of help, very much appreciated.

Latest situation .. existing (knackered) rad has part no JL52485466 on it .. which doesn't seem to exist anywhere on anyones system :(, and all factor systems come up with the same one that europarts did ..and we know its wrong ..:(

Spoke to a guy at AndyC's place (Andy was busy) .. his system says that my car requires part no JL52482600. - although no-one knows what the differences are :(

Coolingcar (who have been really helpful trying to get the correct one) reckon they can get an equivalent one of them to me, possibly by late morning, certainly by tomorrow afternoon.... which is a tad late for my purposes..... and would cost about £120 total

Vauxhall Swindon can get me the exact part (52482600) by 09:00 ... and will cost £297 total after trade discount.. :(

So, best part of £200 difference.

I HAVE to have a driveable car -decision wise - by 1500 tomorrow, or its a hire car job.

Hirecar  has to be Wednesday to Monday as we are leaving very early Thursday, they won't take it back in on a Sunday, has to be a decent size for 4 adults plus kit. Additional fuel for not running on LPG added .. and at a very poor guess the hire car option is around £300 in total by the time you add in all the insurances as well ... :(

So I've made the decision to go for the Vauxhall one... gives me around 5 hours to get it in and sorted which should be ample - even for me - and will - overall, and if it works as I hope - actually end up cheaper than the hire car + coolingcar option

Once again .. thanks to all, much appreciated  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 March 2013, 15:30:09
Hand painted it  :-X Well hammerite silver under the bonnet area's . Took the ECU off its mounting plate then cleaned all the connections , sat staring at the stat housing thinking i should change the stat  ::) thank god its only 2 bolts and a 5 minute job  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 March 2013, 19:45:04
Checked the engine codes, fitted another maf, swapped the bonnet struts out, took the top plate off the shocks to check the top mounts, bent the spring cups in on the shocks.

Oh, and put the old aux belt back on, no more squeak, but we'll see how it goes on the next couple of cold starts. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 05 March 2013, 21:28:03
Checked the 2.0 ltr over for it's MOT tomorrow,every thing looks good to go,it's got to fail on wishbones/steering idler etc as they have never been changed since it hit the road in 1998,got all the goodies in the boot ready for the bad news but TBH I think it's going to go through as usual.....fingers crossed ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 06 March 2013, 14:17:47
Fitted the new radiator  :y :y :y  Had a call at 0840 from the dealers telling me it was in, picked it up at 9 and got on with it, not too bad a job, a couple of little clips need sorting properly, but that will wait a week or two.

One oddity, after fitting and checking everything, went to fill the header tank with just water (I thought I'd flush the system a couple of times before putting coolant in) and the float just rose to the surface, completely detached from the spindle ! So back to the dealers in the clit and pick up a new tank. Easily fitted :)

After 3 flushes and no sign of leaks, 5 litres of pink in, top up with a merest smidge of water and test drive... no problems to report  :)  Heater works (very hot), no leaks, 86 air con on, 88 air con off, have to be stationary with 3500-4000 revs with air con off  for nearly 6 minutes before fans kicked in at 92. Back home, ATF checked (as I loosened the bolt it started to seep so I reckon its good), coolant level is good but still quite warm. Will allow to cool before checking again.

So as Chris has said by text ...  "Sorted" and we'll be departing for Scotland first thing in the morning .. only a 10 hour drive :(

Many thanks for all the offers of help, advice and even cars, all very much appreciated. OOF at its best  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 06 March 2013, 14:20:18
Well done fella. At least your sad time hasn't been exaggerated by a dodgy car. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2013, 17:52:42
Managed to get the Bullet out of shape - the first time those RT's have let go or lost traction since I've had them. Heart rate back to normal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 06 March 2013, 18:10:05
My brother under my instruction did both front wheel bearings on my car. An hour to do both, Windy gun is your friend for undoing them pesky hub nuts.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 06 March 2013, 18:12:49
Got to think about filling up the Insignia, it's been so long I've forgotten where the fuel station is ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 March 2013, 20:41:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2013, 17:52:42
Managed to get the Bullet out of shape - the first time those RT's have let go or lost traction since I've had them. Heart rate back to normal.

So you'd recommend them then? ::)

I've got to say, I'm impressed with the Enduro's as a budget tyre... They've been reasonably reliable, even on the cold and slightly damp roads on Sunday night when I was giving it large :y But they are still a budget tyre... Probably man enough for wallowy Elite suspension but anything a bit more sporty and reliable and they're not going to cope, although mine's not perfectly set up ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2013, 21:15:26
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 March 2013, 20:41:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2013, 17:52:42
Managed to get the Bullet out of shape - the first time those RT's have let go or lost traction since I've had them. Heart rate back to normal.

So you'd recommend them then? ::)
From an outright grip perspective, wet or dry, yes. But I'd rather have TTs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 06 March 2013, 21:17:30
Woke up this morning and found the mig covered in starling s@*t and not the type from space, those black clouds of a plague   >:( ;D  was too cold so drove to a local drive through Tesco car wash doesn't do a good job but gets the s*@t off  :)


http://www.ephotozine.com/images/bbcode/10796/60mm-starling-head--998-pix.jpg (http://www.ephotozine.com/images/bbcode/10796/60mm-starling-head--998-pix.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 March 2013, 00:48:41
Fitted new Bosch aero blade twin wipers.

Not cheap, but so far, they are almost completely silent. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 March 2013, 00:53:32
Stripped and rebuilt the rear brakes and fitted a nice new shiny handbrake cable, which works 8) horrible, horrible job to fit though :-\ won't be rushing out to do that again...

Thanks Chris :y

Just the front brakes to do tomorrow, then Taxi Mot on Friday...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 07 March 2013, 05:23:21
Oh yeah, and helped Al sort his hand brake. Drums, shoes, no problem. What could possibly go wrong.

Ah, the cables buggered. Unluckily for me (;D) the local factors had one in. £27 :o so we had that and fitted it. What a shite job that is! :(

Anyway it's done now. Curry earned. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 07 March 2013, 07:52:59
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 March 2013, 05:23:21
Oh yeah, and helped Al sort his hand brake. Drums, shoes, no problem. What could possibly go wrong.

Ah, the cables buggered. Unluckily for me (;D) the local factors had one in. £27 :o so we had that and fitted it. What a shite job that is! :(

Anyway it's done now. Curry earned. :y

Did mine a while back.  What a great piece of design hey!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 07 March 2013, 14:38:27
Cleaned IACV an breather jet (totally blocked) and replaced cam covers (for the 3rd time  :P) No stalling anymore, stays on around 800 rpm and reacts quickly when presing gas pedal and doesn't smell like burnt oil now. Still some things to do but I'm happy  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 07 March 2013, 14:50:39
Sent one to the scrapyard and put another up for sale ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2013, 17:53:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 March 2013, 05:23:21
Oh yeah, and helped Al sort his hand brake. Drums, shoes, no problem. What could possibly go wrong.

Ah, the cables buggered. Unluckily for me (;D) the local factors had one in. £27 :o so we had that and fitted it. What a shite job that is! :(

Anyway it's done now. Curry earned. :y
Hmmm, a job I keep putty off. But at least it should be much easier on the Bullet, due to no heatshields.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 March 2013, 19:14:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 March 2013, 17:53:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 March 2013, 05:23:21
Oh yeah, and helped Al sort his hand brake. Drums, shoes, no problem. What could possibly go wrong.

Ah, the cables buggered. Unluckily for me (;D) the local factors had one in. £27 :o so we had that and fitted it. What a shite job that is! :(

Anyway it's done now. Curry earned. :y
Hmmm, a job I keep putty off. But at least it should be much easier on the Bullet, due to no heatshields.
The heatshields are the worst bit, because even when undone access is still poo, not helped by all the crud they collect ::)

We went for the easy option of adjusting the cable at the lever end so that the handbrake starts to bit at 3 clicks and is on by 4 or 5. The wheel end was stripped, cleaned, greased and refitted along with new shoes and discs, so if any further tweaking is needed as the cables bed in, then there's plenty of scope at the hub :y That's the theory anyways ::)

Today has mostly been sleeping of a big tasty curry, followed by new front discs and pads. Had to drill both disc retaining bolts out >:( so much for the usual twenty minutes a side ::) still, MoT tomorrow so shall see what happens with that...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 07 March 2013, 20:56:18
Quote from: doz on 04 March 2013, 22:19:10
Fitted LSD. Didn't realise manuals have different diff ratios to autos. Not a great deal but I noticed it as soon as I test drove it. Real nice quiet diff which now shows my front wheel bearings to be howling worse than I thought. Borrax I've got an op next tuesday which will put me out of spannering action for a few months.  :( Oh and booked car for LPG test. Went some where else in the end. The first place I tried was turning out to be a right ballsache

How long did it take to fit LSD?

I'm fitting one sunday for another OOfer  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 07 March 2013, 21:00:04
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 07 March 2013, 20:56:18
Quote from: doz on 04 March 2013, 22:19:10
Fitted LSD. Didn't realise manuals have different diff ratios to autos. Not a great deal but I noticed it as soon as I test drove it. Real nice quiet diff which now shows my front wheel bearings to be howling worse than I thought. Borrax I've got an op next tuesday which will put me out of spannering action for a few months.  :( Oh and booked car for LPG test. Went some where else in the end. The first place I tried was turning out to be a right ballsache

How long did it take to fit LSD?

I'm fitting one sunday for another OOfer  :y
Same as fitting a standard diff :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 07 March 2013, 21:09:34
Quote from: RobG on 07 March 2013, 21:00:04
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 07 March 2013, 20:56:18
Quote from: doz on 04 March 2013, 22:19:10
Fitted LSD. Didn't realise manuals have different diff ratios to autos. Not a great deal but I noticed it as soon as I test drove it. Real nice quiet diff which now shows my front wheel bearings to be howling worse than I thought. Borrax I've got an op next tuesday which will put me out of spannering action for a few months.  :( Oh and booked car for LPG test. Went some where else in the end. The first place I tried was turning out to be a right ballsache

How long did it take to fit LSD?

I'm fitting one sunday for another OOfer  :y
Same as fitting a standard diff :)

Yeah i know that but the boy's only done a omega diff once, the LSD was mine i sold him...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 March 2013, 21:50:31
Italian tune up , swmbo not impressed   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 07 March 2013, 21:53:05
Hour and 45 mins taking my time and drinking tea  ;) Way easy compared to the Carlton's I've done in the past. Nice tight diff as well. Today I replaced the bonnet release cable, fixed the shat chav and even got the the rear blind working. However I can see me having to strip it frequently to keep it working. What a bag of shart design.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 March 2013, 22:30:53
Quote from: doz on 07 March 2013, 21:53:05
Hour and 45 mins taking my time and drinking tea  ;) Way easy compared to the Carlton's I've done in the past. Nice tight diff as well. Today I replaced the bonnet release cable, fixed the shat chav and even got the the rear blind working. However I can see me having to strip it frequently to keep it working. What a bag of shart design.
Spray the runners with PTFE lubricant.

My first Omega had a rear blind that would tie itself in knots every time I tried operating it. One application of the PTFE spray and it worked flawlessly for years after :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 07 March 2013, 22:42:18
I'll try that, I stripped and regreased the blind gearbox tonight. I've tried all sorts of different lubricants but the box still seems to jam. No way to really shim it to alter the back lash either. PTFE the runner I guess you mean the one at the top of the screen which the arms sweep through as they go up and down? Also I've noticed my actual motor is a bit gutless. Without the engine running it only makes it two, thirds of the way up before the timer calls time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 March 2013, 10:56:07
Whistled through its Taxi MoT 8)

Meter calibration tomorrow, then a phonecall on Monday to bring the council appointment forward a couple of weeks :y

Might even put some fuel in it later ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 08 March 2013, 19:02:56
Got the LPG certificated  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 08 March 2013, 19:05:39
Sold it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 March 2013, 19:10:47
Watched local garage effortlessly push rear (vertical) GM bushes into Lemforder wishbones with their 50T press  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 March 2013, 19:22:26
Bought a new one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 08 March 2013, 19:24:41
Swapped cardan/differential seal today.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 March 2013, 18:25:06
Blown up another NCDC.

Is the mixer on the rear board or the front board?  The satnav has lost its voice, so I'm gonna go for the mixer IC first I think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 March 2013, 18:34:28
Found how to override my non starting issue  ::) Well it will do till i get a new part for it  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 09 March 2013, 22:35:56
Drove it .. lots and lots ...

Since 0800 Thursday we've done 1129 miles ... Thursday was 547 to Elgin, Friday 33 miles running around, getting LPG (no where in Elgin have to go Kinloss where its bloody expensive :( ), today 549 miles back ....

Weather was anything from dry and around 10 degrees to - 4 and snow, with loads of rain/mist/fog as well. Went through a shed load of screenwash had to keep refilling it !! Mind you on Thursday I drove the whole 9 hours with headlights on, only about 6 hours like that today.

After the saga of the radiator ... temp gauge did not move from 86 all the way, level has not changed an iota.

Sat at around 75 - 80 most of the many motorway miles

Estimated to have saved about £130 by being on LPG.

I'll give the old girl a wash tomorrow, she's done well  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 09 March 2013, 23:45:30
Quote from: EMD on 09 March 2013, 18:34:28
Found how to override my non starting issue  ::) Well it will do till i get a new part for it  :-X
what ave you done to it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 March 2013, 23:59:49
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff

The MPG will drop ;) You'll find you don't mind putting your foot down now it's cheaper to run ::) ;D

Don't forget, mapping it will have involved quite a few miles on petrol though ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 March 2013, 07:56:32
Quote from: ozzycat on 09 March 2013, 23:45:30
Quote from: EMD on 09 March 2013, 18:34:28
Found how to override my non starting issue  ::) Well it will do till i get a new part for it  :-X
what ave you done to it

 :D :-[

The throttle linkage that joins to my foot that controls the stepper motor , if you stuff your foot under the pedal it starts every time  ::) so i can rule out the starter motor that i was going to order ...new stepper motor required  :( Stupid sensors and control units  >:( I can see why a lot of them went for carb conversions without the sensors .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 09:44:46
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
I assume thats because you've done a fair amount on petrol. I think 19mpg off a 3.0 and 17mpg off a 3.2 is about right, unless you really are Miss Daisy.

As Cripple says, you'll find you don't drive it economically any more...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 March 2013, 09:54:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 09:44:46
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
I assume thats because you've done a fair amount on petrol. I think 19mpg off a 3.0 and 17mpg off a 3.2 is about right, unless you really are Miss Daisy.

As Cripple says, you'll find you don't drive it economically any more...

Bit like a diesel then... as they are so cheap to run (fuel) you tend to drive them like you stole them... as my tyre wear rate would show!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 10:22:56
Quote from: VXL V6 on 10 March 2013, 09:54:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 09:44:46
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
I assume thats because you've done a fair amount on petrol. I think 19mpg off a 3.0 and 17mpg off a 3.2 is about right, unless you really are Miss Daisy.

As Cripple says, you'll find you don't drive it economically any more...

Bit like a diesel then... as they are so cheap to run (fuel) you tend to drive them like you stole them... as my tyre wear rate would show!
My record is 6k from SP9000  :-[

But it was fun  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2013, 10:26:51
TVP managed about 3k from most of the tyres on my lastest aquisition, given what they were paying for their tyres though, I don't suppose it really mattered ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 10 March 2013, 11:11:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 09:44:46
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
I assume thats because you've done a fair amount on petrol. I think 19mpg off a 3.0 and 17mpg off a 3.2 is about right, unless you really are Miss Daisy.

As Cripple says, you'll find you don't drive it economically any more...

On the recent long run on the motorway, sitting at around 75-80 ish I got a measured 20.32 MPG from the LPG ... which is easily my best so far ... 19.3 was the previous best. Display (which still thinks i'm on petrol of course) has me averaging 28.4 mpg ... which for a well laden 3.2 at those speeds is not too bad IMHO
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:15:59
Quote from: Entwood on 10 March 2013, 11:11:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 09:44:46
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
I assume thats because you've done a fair amount on petrol. I think 19mpg off a 3.0 and 17mpg off a 3.2 is about right, unless you really are Miss Daisy.

As Cripple says, you'll find you don't drive it economically any more...

On the recent long run on the motorway, sitting at around 75-80 ish I got a measured 20.32 MPG from the LPG ... which is easily my best so far ... 19.3 was the previous best. Display (which still thinks i'm on petrol of course) has me averaging 28.4 mpg ... which for a well laden 3.2 at those speeds is not too bad IMHO

Can't remember the last time I filled mine up, think it was sometime in January ::)

Bet they think I've died at the local BP ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 March 2013, 11:23:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 10:22:56
Quote from: VXL V6 on 10 March 2013, 09:54:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 09:44:46
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
I assume thats because you've done a fair amount on petrol. I think 19mpg off a 3.0 and 17mpg off a 3.2 is about right, unless you really are Miss Daisy.

As Cripple says, you'll find you don't drive it economically any more...

Bit like a diesel then... as they are so cheap to run (fuel) you tend to drive them like you stole them... as my tyre wear rate would show!
My record is 6k from SP9000  :-[

But it was fun  :D :D
8K from Toyo T1R's... and that's how long Lemforder front wishbone bushes lasted as well!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 11:23:59
Quote from: Entwood on 10 March 2013, 11:11:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 09:44:46
Quote from: doz on 09 March 2013, 22:46:24
First full top up on LPG today. Even with all the mucking around I've been doing trying to map it etc I still got 25 MPG. So I'm happy with that. Then took nipper to The national motor museum. Had a right laff
I assume thats because you've done a fair amount on petrol. I think 19mpg off a 3.0 and 17mpg off a 3.2 is about right, unless you really are Miss Daisy.

As Cripple says, you'll find you don't drive it economically any more...

On the recent long run on the motorway, sitting at around 75-80 ish I got a measured 20.32 MPG from the LPG ... which is easily my best so far ... 19.3 was the previous best. Display (which still thinks i'm on petrol of course) has me averaging 28.4 mpg ... which for a well laden 3.2 at those speeds is not too bad IMHO
I managed 30mpg on petrol from Tenby to Oxford just before I LPG'd it, with 4 adults, and enough lugguage for a week away. Mostly between 80 and "considerably quicker".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 11:24:25
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:15:59
Bet they think I've died at the local BP ;)
You have...  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:25:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 11:24:25
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:15:59
Bet they think I've died at the local BP ;)
You have...  :P

Just watch it, fatso >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 11:27:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:25:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 11:24:25
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:15:59
Bet they think I've died at the local BP ;)
You have...  :P

Just watch it, fatso >:(
AT least I don't feel the cold, skinny bloke.  Mind you, the amount of sugar you get through, how come you're not my size. Life's not fair ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:31:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 11:27:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:25:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2013, 11:24:25
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 March 2013, 11:15:59
Bet they think I've died at the local BP ;)
You have...  :P

Just watch it, fatso >:(
AT least I don't feel the cold, skinny bloke.  Mind you, the amount of sugar you get through, how come you're not my size. Life's not fair ;D

 :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 March 2013, 10:59:18
Getting the hang of this foot control starter motor  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2013, 18:11:57
(yesterday) tested an enhancement to the Bullet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 11 March 2013, 18:15:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2013, 18:11:57
(yesterday) tested an enhancement to the Bullet.

Weight reduction program using fire?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 March 2013, 21:14:42
Driven it through some pretty crap road conditions... Drifting snow and black ice ::)

As usual, perfectly manageable but was very twitchy at times :-X Mind you, I haven't got anywhere near as much weight in the back as normal and I haven't dropped the tyre pressures ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 11 March 2013, 21:19:01
Fired up the LC and moved it back into to garage. Front tyres are so perished it they won't hold air. I was expecting that anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 March 2013, 23:05:19
Too damn cold in Suffolk, also i am a lazy pensioner.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 March 2013, 01:44:20
Left the '54 at home, cleared the snow of the '03 and promptly fitted my 17"s with snow proven tyres and drove to work...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 12 March 2013, 16:17:50
Looked out the kitchen window several times today ;D thinking I really should refit the n/s camcover with its new gasket and seals I bought on Monday,but then decided it was too cold ;) :( and after a "risk assessment" the warm house and the kettle won . :y

Maybe tomorrow :) as it looks like a better and warmer day :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 12 March 2013, 18:24:18
Filled it up today, two and a half times the mileage for an extra tenner :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 March 2013, 19:11:24
Quote from: amba on 12 March 2013, 16:17:50
Looked out the kitchen window several times today ;D thinking I really should refit the n/s camcover with its new gasket and seals I bought on Monday,but then decided it was too cold ;) :( and after a "risk assessment" the warm house and the kettle won . :y

Maybe tomorrow :) as it looks like a better and warmer day :-\

H&S always  ::) ;D


Another italian tune up  ::) Either way the fuel gauge just dont move  :-\ Someone in a BMW didnt like being behind me on the back road so overtook me while a horse and rider was oncoming  >:( a close call and the girl on the horse was gobsmacked ... could have been horsemeat burgers tonight  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 March 2013, 19:12:59
Noticed a strange squeal in TBE every time I went around a corner. Had to keep finding corners to locate it, seemed to be worse if it was faster, and extreme when the car wouldn't grip.

Traced it to something in the passenger seat. Turfed it out, problem solved.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 12 March 2013, 20:20:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2013, 19:12:59
Noticed a strange squeal in TBE every time I went around a corner. Had to keep finding corners to locate it, seemed to be worse if it was faster, and extreme when the car wouldn't grip.

Traced it to something in the passenger seat. Turfed it out, problem solved.

Not the door handle (or Mrs TB) by any chance  ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 March 2013, 20:36:13
Quote from: dbug on 12 March 2013, 20:20:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2013, 19:12:59
Noticed a strange squeal in TBE every time I went around a corner. Had to keep finding corners to locate it, seemed to be worse if it was faster, and extreme when the car wouldn't grip.

Traced it to something in the passenger seat. Turfed it out, problem solved.

Not the door handle (or Mrs TB) by any chance  ;D ;D ;)

Sounds like a passenger to me ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 March 2013, 16:17:35
Heard the 'beeps of death' from the powersounder.

Really should remove that before it self combusts..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 13 March 2013, 17:12:59
Not a bad day here in Kent  ;) so got stuck in and replaced N/S cam cover gasket/thorough clean up of breathers although were pretty clear and just a general tidy up after winter. :y

Will do full oil /filter change in the morning after everything has settled down.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 14 March 2013, 18:09:26
Fixed the creaking door check strap  :y
Heavy rain half way through the job stopped play temporarily, especially as it was blowing into my back, and therefore the car and exposed door  >:(

Thankfully it seems to have worked  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 March 2013, 19:08:47
Washed one...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 March 2013, 21:27:04
Taxed 2 vans :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 14 March 2013, 22:07:56
Patted it, quietly, on the head. For being good. :)

"Good car" :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 15 March 2013, 14:34:16
Replaced both front ball joints and all four front wishbone bushes 2,5 hours of swearing worked out well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 March 2013, 14:48:39
2.6 all valeted this morning all traces of salt gone, now tucked away in garage looking good!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 March 2013, 14:53:33
Got it replated as a Taxi for another year...

Should wind a few people up, as alot of money has been spent at the local Skoda garage in the last six months ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 15 March 2013, 14:55:03
Quote from: ex taxi al on 15 March 2013, 14:53:33
Got it replated as a Taxi for another year...

Should wind a few people up, as alot of money has been spent at the local Skoda garage in the last six months ;D

do tell  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 March 2013, 15:15:55
Quote from: doz on 15 March 2013, 14:55:03
Quote from: ex taxi al on 15 March 2013, 14:53:33
Got it replated as a Taxi for another year...

Should wind a few people up, as alot of money has been spent at the local Skoda garage in the last six months ;D

do tell  ;)

Why waste perfectly good petrol money on a crappy new Octavia when you can drive a proper car?
And as for the Superb, cars that long should be more practical ::) Also the firm I work at have bought £75k worth of Superb hatchbacks, only to realise they should have bought estates ;D

They only worked this out when people started to complain about having bags on their laps for airport runs, and always getting picked up with Tourneo minibuses if there were three or four passengers with luggage because the office couldn't guarantee that the luggage would fit in the Superbs. If you have never travelled as a passenger in a Tourneo, my only advice is don't. (the Transit is a good van, but the suspension on the Tourneo is the same as the vans, so good for pallets, rubbish for passenger comfort)  :-\

Got the nod from the council for the lpg conversion as well 8) it was suggested to fit a cylindrical tank rather than a donut one, in order to preserve the spare wheel, but was conceeded that raising the boot floor was acceptable, as is carrying a spare in the boot, although a tyre repair kit is ok too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 March 2013, 17:22:29
Changed the oil. Good old trade club. :y

Bloody rain didn't help. I swear it just waits for me to go out. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 March 2013, 21:15:54
Turned the key and it started  :o Must get wet weather tyres fitted  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 16 March 2013, 22:01:12
Quote from: EMD on 16 March 2013, 21:15:54
Turned the key and it started  :o Must get wet weather tyres fitted  :P
...sound idea IMO.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: IanF on 16 March 2013, 22:11:48
Finally got round to sorting out the broken Bose sound system, Binned the Bose and Put Two amps and a sub, Component speakers up front and some coaxial in the rear, and run by a pioneer Bluetooth Head unit...Happy Days.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mmcg on 16 March 2013, 23:42:20
Changed timing belt on 02 2.2 cdx,cam cover gasket on 01 2.2 estate and found 02 dti estate needs o/s track rod idler arm.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2013, 11:16:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2013, 22:01:12
Quote from: EMD on 16 March 2013, 21:15:54
Turned the key and it started  :o Must get wet weather tyres fitted  :P
...sound idea IMO.  :y

Yep. Waterproof tyres. They're the new winter tyres. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 March 2013, 16:17:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2013, 11:16:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2013, 22:01:12
Quote from: EMD on 16 March 2013, 21:15:54
Turned the key and it started  :o Must get wet weather tyres fitted  :P
...sound idea IMO.  :y

Yep. Waterproof tyres. They're the new winter tyres. :y

 ;D

 Im sure what ive got on at the minute will cope with the hospital run once a week , just an anti pot hole guidance system needed  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 17 March 2013, 18:37:21
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?

Depends on the if you have one or two free flow cam cover gaskets  ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 17 March 2013, 18:47:09
Quote from: doz on 17 March 2013, 18:37:21
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?

Depends on the if you have one or two free flow cam cover gaskets  ::) ::)

??? how do i tell???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 17 March 2013, 19:01:16
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 18:47:09
Quote from: doz on 17 March 2013, 18:37:21
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?

Depends on the if you have one or two free flow cam cover gaskets  ::) ::)

??? how do i tell???





I sincerely hope that was a 'Tongue in cheek' answer Marie, otherwise Doz will be dining out at your expense for a week! :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 March 2013, 19:11:08
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 18:47:09
Quote from: doz on 17 March 2013, 18:37:21
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?

Depends on the if you have one or two free flow cam cover gaskets  ::) ::)

??? how do i tell???
On a V6 - oil smoke from under the bonnet at traffic lights, miss-fire, oil on the ground under your car ;D

I imagine it is easy to see if you have (one) leaking cam cover on a 4 pot :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 March 2013, 19:17:01
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?

How much did you top it up  ??? Mine never used any oil but that was the 3.0  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 March 2013, 19:19:32
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?
No idea for a 4 cylinder :-\
My old 2.5 v6 had done 200,000 miles and used to use a bit on motorways (approx 1/2 litre in 1000 miles) but didn't use much around town.

My current 2.6 v6 has done 170,000 miles so far and hasn't needed topping up between oil changes (which is nice  :))
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marie on 17 March 2013, 19:36:18
Quote from: PhilRich on 17 March 2013, 19:01:16

I sincerely hope that was a 'Tongue in cheek' answer Marie, otherwise Doz will be dining out at your expense for a week! :D ;D

yep sure was was multi  tasking  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Andy H on 17 March 2013, 19:11:08

I imagine it is easy to see if you have (one) leaking cam cover on a 4 pot :-\

Nah there not leaking :y

Quote from: Andy H on 17 March 2013, 19:19:32
No idea for a 4 cylinder :-\
My old 2.5 v6 had done 200,000 miles and used to use a bit on motorways (approx 1/2 litre in 1000 miles) but didn't use much around town.

My current 2.6 v6 has done 170,000 miles so far and hasn't needed topping up between oil changes (which is nice  :))
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this was my thoughts tbh as im doing 500 miles a week topped her up 4 weeks ago and its about 1/2 ltr  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 17 March 2013, 19:58:51
cleaned the scuttle drains out on both cars, changed out the stereo system on the mv6 for my jvc dvd system, changed heater buttons for none worn ones on mv6, adjusted bonnet pull cable and froze myself in process
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 17 March 2013, 22:01:52
Changed oil/filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs, purrs like a cat (250.000 km covered till now) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 17 March 2013, 23:35:10
Finished fitting engine. Added new oil, filter and coolant.
Started first time.

WooOooooooo!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2013, 09:29:47
 >:( broken it >:(

Foot down off a roundabout, and the nearside engine mount failed, cracking one of the cat pipes in the process...

At least I have a spare (ish) car here, and it's not currently snowing :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 18 March 2013, 09:45:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 March 2013, 09:29:47
>:( broken it >:(

Foot down off a roundabout, and the nearside engine mount failed, cracking one of the cat pipes in the process...

At least I have a spare (ish) car here, and it's not currently snowing :-\

Ooh, nasty. How did it fail Al? Rubber mount sheared presumably?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2013, 09:52:46
Looks like it :-\ small cone of rubber still bolted to the engine bracket, but no sign of rest of it :o

Guessing lower bolt had come adrift, I've never touched it..., and this allowed the engine to rock enough for the rest to break off :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 March 2013, 11:06:38
Arse ::)

I'm guessing you'll just have to swap the mount from one car to the other so you can work? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2013, 13:01:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 March 2013, 11:06:38
Arse ::)

I'm guessing you'll just have to swap the mount from one car to the other so you can work? :-\
The theory is/was sound ::)

Had to cut my 16mm deep offset ring spanner in half to get it onto the nearside top bolt, only for the mount that I was intending to use to fall out in two halves >:( only saving grace being that it has failed in the same place :-\

Temporary stopgap has been to fit the body of the spare mount to the subframe, with nut securely tightened. This has solved the main issue for now, as it is unable to fall off should the engine rock and still supports the engine. But will need to get a couple of new ones ordered...

Left the exhaust firmly attached to the '03 car, as I figured it best to quit while I was level ::) blowing exhaust has been given a running repair. Having been off recently for the clutch, it should fall off easily enough once a replacement is sorted :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2013, 13:02:12
Quote from: Murph on 17 March 2013, 23:35:10
Finished fitting engine. Added new oil, filter and coolant.
Started first time.

WooOooooooo!

Nice one :y bet you're glad you stuck with it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 18 March 2013, 13:12:40
I'n chuffed TBH.

It goes faster too!   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 18 March 2013, 13:21:55
Droplink swap yesterday.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 13:46:49
Took the 3.2 to Fleet Fit in Loughborough and got it all set up after Saturdays suspension work.  :y

I'm slowly getting my Mojo back for this car. :)

Better go and buy another one to play with now!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 March 2013, 14:46:36
Went to the butcher's in it for some sausages  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 March 2013, 17:20:27
Finished big blues thermostat. Full breather clean. Dried out the 246 pack and plugs again. Replaced the scuttle and popped in insignia washer jets while I was at it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 18:37:53
Quote from: Marie on 17 March 2013, 17:29:10
Checked my oil leveladn topped her up.

does anyone know the useage rate of an omega?
Think its quoted at a ridiculously high 1l per 1000m. :o.  Probably to stop warranty claims from the silly 20k service inteval :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 18:38:34
Yesterday, collected it after Mrs TB hit something she shouldn't have on Friday. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 March 2013, 18:49:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 18:38:34
Yesterday, collected it after Mrs TB hit something she shouldn't have on Friday. 'dangle berries'.

Oops... Another jousting mark?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 18:52:26
Quote from: Lazydocker on 18 March 2013, 18:49:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 18:38:34
Yesterday, collected it after Mrs TB hit something she shouldn't have on Friday. 'dangle berries'.

Oops... Another jousting mark?
I wanted to use a big hammer, but have been told it needs a skillfull professional...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 March 2013, 20:18:08
Broke the alternator (again). ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2013, 20:40:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 March 2013, 20:18:08
Broke the alternator (again). ::)

5 months must be some kind of record :-\ is it the same fault?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 March 2013, 20:54:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 March 2013, 20:40:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 March 2013, 20:18:08
Broke the alternator (again). ::)

5 months must be some kind of record :-\ is it the same fault?

Not exactly. Output is pulsing on and off at about 1Hz regardless of engine speed. Almost as if it's shutting down due to current limit or something. Might be something dragging it down, of course.

In the event it only got the regulator out of the 2nd hand alternator fitted last time due to the desperate need to get it back mobile, so was always planning to replace it with a new reg. ::)

Just off to do some diags.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:13:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6 
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
I think he has got enough to do with his own 3.2, one broken 2.2, my 2.2 and looking for another Omega!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:15:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
Facelift model sir?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:17:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:15:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
Facelift model sir?
Not quite, Inferior Facelift Model :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2013, 21:39:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:17:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:15:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
Facelift model sir?
Not quite, Far Superior Facelift Model :P

Fixed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 18 March 2013, 21:44:21
Killed it--oil everywhere  >:( -do i fix it  :-\  243000 miles and thats it game over me thinks+ smokes like an old kenworth :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:54:55
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 March 2013, 21:39:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:17:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:15:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
Facelift model sir?
Not quite, Far Superior Facelift Model :P
Fixed :y
I wouldn't have thought that a prefacelift would have such problems.  :-X :D

This was the typical Facelift problem of rattling door pins caused by the top locating strip detaching itself from the doorcard. Easily resolved with a good dose of 'no more nails' and a few hours leaning against the radiator. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 18 March 2013, 21:56:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:54:55
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 March 2013, 21:39:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:17:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:15:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
Facelift model sir?
Not quite, Far Superior Facelift Model :P
Fixed :y
I wouldn't have thought that a prefacelift would have such problems.  :-X :D

This was the typical Facelift problem of rattling door pins caused by the top locating strip detaching itself from the doorcard. Easily resolved with a good dose of 'no more nails' and a few hours leaning against the radiator.

hot glue gun does same in minutes ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2013, 21:58:43
Quote from: symes on 18 March 2013, 21:44:21
Killed it--oil everywhere  >:( -do i fix it  :-\  243000 miles and thats it game over me thinks+ smokes like an old kenworth :o

Bugger :'( that doest bode well, mine is only 4k behind you :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:59:05
Quote from: symes on 18 March 2013, 21:56:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:54:55
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 March 2013, 21:39:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:17:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:15:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 March 2013, 21:06:42
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 18 March 2013, 21:04:01
Technically it is not what I have done to my car today it is what VXL V6 has done today to my car!

One door card removed, dried out, a little attention put back together and one annoying rattle gone.
Car washed.

Now one happy Mrs VXL V6
Thank you
 :)
Can he fix my 4 rattly doors ;D
Facelift model sir?
Not quite, Far Superior Facelift Model :P
Fixed :y
I wouldn't have thought that a prefacelift would have such problems.  :-X :D

This was the typical Facelift problem of rattling door pins caused by the top locating strip detaching itself from the doorcard. Easily resolved with a good dose of 'no more nails' and a few hours leaning against the radiator.

hot glue gun does same in minutes ;)
Does if you have one!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 18 March 2013, 22:05:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 18 March 2013, 21:58:43
Quote from: symes on 18 March 2013, 21:44:21
Killed it--oil everywhere  >:( -do i fix it  :-\  243000 miles and thats it game over me thinks+ smokes like an old kenworth :o

Bugger :'( that doest bode well, mine is only 4k behind you :-\
migs worth tuppence lpg kit -Zavolli worth quite a bit but I cant be asked to find/fix it mate TBH-Couple of mates said they will look at it tomorrow while I am at work-but I just told them-its a waste of time-could get another boat anchor v6 but car not worth it-when you add it up :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 March 2013, 10:59:08
Found my AWOL engine mount, lying in the road more or less where I left it ::)

No sign of the nut, but otherwise unharmed. Apparantly, giving it some on a left hand turn rocks the engine enough for it to fall out :-\

Shall probably refit it to the '03 car until I get some new ones ordered... Incidentally they both failed in exactly the same way. Guessing oil from the cam cover, (whether spilt during servicing or from leaks), causes the rubber to degrade enough to pull apart. Left hand one is under tension when the engine is loaded, right hand one under compression. I suspect the right hand ones almost never fail :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2013, 19:24:46
Got some bits straightened on TBE.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 19 March 2013, 19:27:06
lol you lot have it easy!! getting spares is no problem,getting into an mot is no problem,parts are cheapish,here its a nightmare,
Example,went right through the car(1986 mitsy shogun)sorted a few little niggles but knew the car is in damn good order from when i rebuilt it 14months ago,
so off to the itv station in malaga(all government run so no axes to grind)now up till last year,  have always just turned up,grabbed a ticket waited 10 mins till my turn came up gone to counter booked and paid for an itv seen within an hour no problem!must have done it 30 times over the last few years for various cars and vans ,
but yesterday when i walked into the itv office i thought this is strange it was packed! then i saw why, guess what? its gone computerised now :oso took ticket and looked at big tv to see when i was likely to get served,they were on 83 and my number was 155!! eek!!
ok off to the spares shop as i needed a few things, round to the harley shop for some parts which they didnt have,even though i had paid a week before and they are a genuine harley dealer but they couldnt get the parts! what?only wanted a choke cable part and a speedo cable!!
back to itv station,its now on number 93,off to a cafe for lunch(started at 10.30 at itv) its now 13.45,long lunch with me mate back to itv,oh good its on 104,its now 14.20, :'(finally get to the counter at 15.58)itv is at 16.17!! so a 4 hour wait to get a 15min test!!
but it gets better! as soon as i drove in to lane 5 i could see this was a young,recently passed his exams Kiddie,who was determined to fail the old car!!well he checked everthing twice on the wheel shakers every joint every bush,every knuckle,nothing, then the same on the rear axle,and associated parts,nothing he could find there,luckily i had put the 2 rear seats in just in case(7 seater) as they have been known to refuse to test the car without them being,there,he checked each and every seatbelt and door lock,nothing there to find,then the brake test,it pulled itself off the roller on the handbrake test as usual,he didnt believe i hadnt put my foot on the footbrake,so got me out and di it hiself to make sure same with the footbrake,as he didnt believe the brakes could be so effiecient on such an old car,by now he has got the right hump,now this i have never seen before, he got on his hands and knees, with a wire brush and sandpaper,above the rear wheel on the chassis the number is punched onto the metal work,he spent 15mins cleaning the rust/crud/mud underseal etc off the chassis leg and checked every digit on the number!!
totally disgruntled he could find nothing wrong he grabbed the paperwork and sat there for another few minuted writing on it,then he jumped up and came over to the car,stood on the side steps and said,no pasa, these are not on the papers!!WHAT THE FU.., Hang on they are genuine mitsubishi and they have been on the car since it came onto the country in 91,it passed here the last 2 years with them on? non its failed he said,the test which averages 17 mins here took over 35 minutes, the boss came over who we know well and he said sorry he is very sharp and  is learning,it shouldnt have taken so long,he looked at the paperwork,asked is this what he found? said yep,thats it,he laughed and shook his head,the guy had written,numbers slightly faded on number plates(black numbers on white background) then went and found the tester and screamed at him for 5 minutes about being sily and taking so long,but the outcome was the kid had entered all the details on the computer so i had to accept the failure!! so now i have 2 months to unbolt the side steps(4 bolts)and take it for a free retest at my leisure! which they ony check the failure parts nothing else,so it will drive through the hall,right to the end again where a person will check the sidesteps are not on it then issue a ticket for 12 months! i will drive home and bolt them back on till the nest time! lol ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 March 2013, 19:32:53
Side window fell out while driving , swmbo was not amused as it was her side  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 19 March 2013, 22:08:10
Quote from: EMD on 19 March 2013, 19:32:53
Side window fell out while driving , swmbo was not amused as it was her side  :-[

Bit of luck it wasn't your side mate :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:17:37
Drove it, performed a thorough scientific test of the new suspension setup... Noted that scientific test is directly related to instant fuel consumption......

Laughed and shrugged shoulders  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 March 2013, 22:25:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:17:37
Drove it, performed a thorough scientific test of the new suspension setup... Noted that scientific test is directly related to instant fuel consumption......

Laughed and shrugged shoulders  ;D

Mr Vxl v6 sounds pleased. ...? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:32:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2013, 22:25:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:17:37
Drove it, performed a thorough scientific test of the new suspension setup... Noted that scientific test is directly related to instant fuel consumption......

Laughed and shrugged shoulders  ;D

Mr Vxl v6 sounds pleased. ...? :)

Why oh why oh why oh why did I not have this setup years ago?

Though to be fair, I think it's also the combination of polly bushes, wishbones and new suspension throughout that makes it so right, I'm glad I accumulated all the parts first then got Daz to fit it in one go rather than running new suspension with old wishbones etc.

Oh and the ETS exhaust makes the car so much more responsive (and strangely it has a smoother idle now) than that horrid single pipe Stainless job!

Well chuffed.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 March 2013, 22:35:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:32:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2013, 22:25:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:17:37
Drove it, performed a thorough scientific test of the new suspension setup... Noted that scientific test is directly related to instant fuel consumption......

Laughed and shrugged shoulders  ;D

Mr Vxl v6 sounds pleased. ...? :)

Why oh why oh why oh why did I not have this setup years ago?

Though to be fair, I think it's also the combination of polly bushes, wishbones and new suspension throughout that makes it so right, I'm glad I accumulated all the parts first then got Daz to fit it in one go rather than running new suspension with old wishbones etc.

Oh and the ETS exhaust makes the car so much more responsive (and strangely it has a smoother idle now) than that horrid single pipe Stainless job!

Well chuffed.  :y

Excellent. Good old Daz. :y.

How was the rear ride height?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 March 2013, 22:36:22
That first drive after major work is always a satisfying one, makes it all worth while :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:47:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2013, 22:35:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:32:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2013, 22:25:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:17:37
Drove it, performed a thorough scientific test of the new suspension setup... Noted that scientific test is directly related to instant fuel consumption......

Laughed and shrugged shoulders  ;D

Mr Vxl v6 sounds pleased. ...? :)

Why oh why oh why oh why did I not have this setup years ago?

Though to be fair, I think it's also the combination of polly bushes, wishbones and new suspension throughout that makes it so right, I'm glad I accumulated all the parts first then got Daz to fit it in one go rather than running new suspension with old wishbones etc.

Oh and the ETS exhaust makes the car so much more responsive (and strangely it has a smoother idle now) than that horrid single pipe Stainless job!

Well chuffed.  :y

Excellent. Good old Daz. :y.

How was the rear ride height?

What ride height? LOL
Haven't measured it yet but Fleet Fit didn't have any issues in correcting the geometry (aside from a seized rear adjuster  :-[)

Picture on this thread:-
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=113072.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 19 March 2013, 23:03:32
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:47:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2013, 22:35:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:32:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2013, 22:25:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 March 2013, 22:17:37
Drove it, performed a thorough scientific test of the new suspension setup... Noted that scientific test is directly related to instant fuel consumption......

Laughed and shrugged shoulders  ;D

Mr Vxl v6 sounds pleased. ...? :)

Why oh why oh why oh why did I not have this setup years ago?

Though to be fair, I think it's also the combination of polly bushes, wishbones and new suspension throughout that makes it so right, I'm glad I accumulated all the parts first then got Daz to fit it in one go rather than running new suspension with old wishbones etc.

Oh and the ETS exhaust makes the car so much more responsive (and strangely it has a smoother idle now) than that horrid single pipe Stainless job!

Well chuffed.  :y

Excellent. Good old Daz. :y.

How was the rear ride height?

What ride height? LOL
Haven't measured it yet but Fleet Fit didn't have any issues in correcting the geometry (aside from a seized rear adjuster  :-[)

Picture on this thread:-
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=113072.0

Slightly concerned as it looks lower at the back than the front. Sounds like its in spec though... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2013, 09:30:05
Quote from: ex taxi al on 19 March 2013, 22:36:22
That first drive after major work is always a satisfying one, makes it all worth while :y
When it works, indeed.

Tunnie does occasionally recount the tale of me taking TBE out for a spin after sorting out the suspension. Only went a couple of miles, but as I pulled back into his driveway with a big beam across my face, and smoke pouring out of the front hubs somewhat amused him ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 March 2013, 14:06:47
Quote from: dbug on 19 March 2013, 22:08:10
Quote from: EMD on 19 March 2013, 19:32:53
Side window fell out while driving , swmbo was not amused as it was her side  :-[

Bit of luck it wasn't your side mate :y

Lucky we were not far from home and it wasnt raining , some carpentry skills has fixed it for now  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: allen25 on 20 March 2013, 16:16:52
12th birthday present for mine. Wishbone bushes and tie rod outer ball joints well past their best leading to noticeable uneven wear on nearside front tyre plus the element of associated 'tramlining'. I used Lemforder wishbones (allgermanparts) and GM tie rods. MOT is due in May and we will be driving to Germany this summer so I have replaced worn discs and pads too. Set up has been done by Chemix Stourbridge, listed on Blackboots, a couple of miles away from me. Should see me through my current set of Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response (would have been a shame to 'scrub' 2 of those for lack of action).

Sincere thanks to members for the maintenance guides and OOF as a whole, much appreciated, I've used guides etc for several tasks over the last 18 months. I do the work myself these days for the pleasure of it and the associated economics.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 March 2013, 17:38:00
Fitted a new complete exhaust to the Rover bellend  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STMO123 on 20 March 2013, 17:47:03
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 March 2013, 17:38:00
Fitted a new complete exhaust to the Rover bellend  :)
One with big baked bean can on the end? So people know you're coming and have time to get their shades on. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STMO123 on 20 March 2013, 17:48:06
BTW. I've done nothing to my car. Ever. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 March 2013, 17:48:35
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2013, 17:47:03
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 March 2013, 17:38:00
Fitted a new complete exhaust to the Rover bellend  :)
One with big baked bean can on the end? So people know you're coming and have time to get their shades on. ::)

Even my sister phoned me before to take the pish ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STMO123 on 20 March 2013, 18:03:40
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 March 2013, 17:48:35
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2013, 17:47:03
Quote from: Elite Pete on 20 March 2013, 17:38:00
Fitted a new complete exhaust to the Rover bellend  :)
One with big baked bean can on the end? So people know you're coming and have time to get their shades on. ::)

Even my sister phoned me before to take the pish ;D ;D

I looked for BE11 END..it's not available., :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 March 2013, 22:05:45
Swapped the alternator...  Getting good at it now.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 21 March 2013, 20:15:58
Took it to the garage for an early morning (7.30am) MOT.

10 minutes after I arrived the garage owner had given me a coffee and a newspaper. By 8.30 I had a crisp new MOT certificate with a few advisories.
- bushes soft on front wishbones
- inner edge wear on front tyres  ::)
- rear tyres will need changing soon
- back box rusty

The exhaust is annoying. I paid for a Vauxhall exhaust (despite warnings from OOF that the quality wasn't what it was). I suppose I now have a reason to bin it & fit an Eternal exhaust (when I can work out how to order it ::))
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 21 March 2013, 20:29:14
Drove it home from work, in the cold, having set the lpg switchover to 20c vap temp from the previous 40c to get round cold running issues. It behaved perfectly. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2013, 21:07:45
Made it look like it belongs to a pikey  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 21 March 2013, 21:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2013, 21:07:45
Made it look like it belongs to a pikey  :-[

Fitted a tow bar ??? or just the roof box ???  :)

Holidays a coming ....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2013, 21:17:20
Quote from: Entwood on 21 March 2013, 21:14:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2013, 21:07:45
Made it look like it belongs to a pikey  :-[

Fitted a tow bar ??? or just the roof box ???  :)

Holidays a coming ....  :)
Do I look stupid enough to fit a towbar :P

Just the pikey box  :-[

Holibobs start tomorrow. In the snow. Lets hope its not too deep.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2013, 21:32:34
Washed the bullet, as it was filthy. But was it was cold, it was only a quick pressure wash, sponge, rinse.

Don't tell ianu that I used the 1 bucket method, he'd have kittens ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2013, 13:44:12
Drove to WIM and back. Drive back was alot easier, but having to get two new tyres tomorrow  >:(

Plan to head back there in a week or so to recheck settings following some ongoing development work :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 22 March 2013, 13:51:29
Been a passenger in it!!!!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:05:26
Had to go to Taunton and back in the 3.2 today. Now at 25.2MPG  :y, Don't quite think it'll get to the 40MPG of the DTi..... ever!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2013, 18:06:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:05:26
Had to go to Taunton and back in the 3.2 today. Now at 25.2MPG  :y, Don't quite think it'll get to the 40MPG of the DTi..... ever!

Did you get rid of the DTi?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:09:50
Nope, it's currently resting on my parents driveway, when I get the chance i'll take it up to the farm and start stripping it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2013, 18:10:53
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:09:50
Nope, it's currently resting on my parents driveway, when I get the chance i'll take it up to the farm and start stripping it.

Are you not going to fix it, I know where there's a pump ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:31:38
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2013, 18:10:53
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:09:50
Nope, it's currently resting on my parents driveway, when I get the chance i'll take it up to the farm and start stripping it.

Are you not going to fix it, I know where there's a pump ;)

I did consider that as I knew you'd been breaking one, but to be honest, I can't find the will to start stripping it down to get the pump off (no locking tools for chain) and putting it all back together when I start to think about what life might be left in the turbo etc.... Also the price that V6's with under 90K warranted miles go through at Auction puts me off Diesels now - especially when I think about LPG'ing a nice silky smooth V6...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2013, 18:36:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:31:38
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2013, 18:10:53
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:09:50
Nope, it's currently resting on my parents driveway, when I get the chance i'll take it up to the farm and start stripping it.

Are you not going to fix it, I know where there's a pump ;)

I did consider that as I knew you'd been breaking one, but to be honest, I can't find the will to start stripping it down to get the pump off (no locking tools for chain) and putting it all back together when I start to think about what life might be left in the turbo etc.... Also the price that V6's with under 90K warranted miles go through at Auction puts me off Diesels now - especially when I think about LPG'ing a nice silky smooth V6...

Thats why I broke mine ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:38:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 18:05:26
Had to go to Taunton and back in the 3.2 today. Now at 25.2MPG  :y, Don't quite think it'll get to the 40MPG of the DTi..... ever!
Ooooo, did you see a PFL with a pikey box on the roof hacking down the M5?  I did see a lot of Omegas, through the spray.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:39:06
Drove the Bullet down to West Cornwall :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:39:57
And filled it at Cribbs Causeway, as it was 69.7p a litre
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 22:15:58
Didn't see you Mr TB. Mind you, I left Solihull at 5:30am
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 22:17:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 22:15:58
Didn't see you Mr TB. Mind you, I left Solihull at 5:30am
Ah, I didn't hit the M5 until 1 ish ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 22:25:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 22:17:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2013, 22:15:58
Didn't see you Mr TB. Mind you, I left Solihull at 5:30am
Ah, I didn't hit the M5 until 1 ish ;D
Ah, By that time I was coming back northbound, would have been around Tewksbury.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 March 2013, 08:17:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:39:06
Drove the Bullet down to West Cornwall :)

Camping? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2013, 08:53:18
Quote from: Auto Addict on 23 March 2013, 08:17:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:39:06
Drove the Bullet down to West Cornwall :)

Camping? ;D
Wouldn't matter if I had, bloody gorgeous down here, sunshine and blue sky. Not ventured out, so might be bloody freezing for all I know, but windscreen looks clear
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 March 2013, 09:54:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:39:06
Drove the Bullet down to West Cornwall :)

Grockle ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 March 2013, 10:26:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 March 2013, 08:53:18
Quote from: Auto Addict on 23 March 2013, 08:17:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:39:06
Drove the Bullet down to West Cornwall :)

Camping? ;D
Wouldn't matter if I had, bloody gorgeous down here, sunshine and blue sky. Not ventured out, so might be bloody freezing for all I know, but windscreen looks clear

Lucky you weren't here Thursday then,it was a little wet :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 March 2013, 12:28:28
Quote from: Auto Addict on 23 March 2013, 08:17:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2013, 21:39:06
Drove the Bullet down to West Cornwall :)

Camping? ;D

Nope... Glamping in a caravan :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2013, 19:31:50
Drove it through a large puddle that was deeper than it looked. Bugger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tonka. on 23 March 2013, 21:20:15
Put it up for sale  :) :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 23 March 2013, 21:24:33
Destroyed a instrument panel but it has let me hatch a cunning plan.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 23 March 2013, 22:07:11
 >:( >:( changed the rear discs and pads on my senic pig of a job some prat had rounded off the carier bolts  >:( >:(
now got somthing like a rubbing taping sound so all off tomorrow again :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 March 2013, 13:15:14
Covered in snow for the second time  >:( Roll on summer  ::)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/photo0124_zps589b2855.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 24 March 2013, 21:04:46
changed front & rear disc pads :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 26 March 2013, 18:39:47
Started fitting my new air horns (because I'm a massively overgrown child) and ran out of wire... so gave it a quick wash, cleaned and waxed the wheels, fitted new bulbs for sides and main*, and after a bit of gentle adjustment with Mr Angle Grinder, fitted a shiny exhaust tip...

*slicing my hands to pieces in the process
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 March 2013, 19:23:27
Put another £10 in it , thats the fuel sorted for another 4 weeks  :P Bosal exhaust sounds crap and its brand new  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 26 March 2013, 22:33:34
Quote from: EMD on 26 March 2013, 19:23:27
Put another £10 in it , thats the fuel sorted for another 4 weeks  :P Bosal exhaust sounds crap and its brand new  ::)

Beginning to envy you mate :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 March 2013, 08:05:12
Quote from: dbug on 26 March 2013, 22:33:34
Quote from: EMD on 26 March 2013, 19:23:27
Put another £10 in it , thats the fuel sorted for another 4 weeks  :P Bosal exhaust sounds crap and its brand new  ::)

Beginning to envy you mate :)

Well i would sooner be in a more suitable limo but needs must for now , if it passes the next MOT ill be very greatfull  ;D No warning dash lights so thats given me half a chance  ;D Brakes could be a bind  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 March 2013, 08:36:20
Yesterday actually... Drove it the local Peugeot dealership to do the paperwork on a deal I couldn't refuse
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 March 2013, 09:49:55
Muttered as the display said "brake pad warning" - I only just did the brakes on the other car!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 27 March 2013, 11:20:45
Started making new brake pipes using proper brake pipe not the "under the arches" copper rubbish, for the Manta and will finish this weekend

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 March 2013, 11:33:55
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2013, 08:36:20
Yesterday actually... Drove it the local Peugeot dealership to do the paperwork on a deal I couldn't refuse
That sounds ominous...

100% swap for a 508sw v6 diesel with 5 years servicing and an unlimited mileage warranty?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 March 2013, 11:35:26
Quote from: ex taxi al on 27 March 2013, 11:33:55
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2013, 08:36:20
Yesterday actually... Drove it the local Peugeot dealership to do the paperwork on a deal I couldn't refuse
That sounds ominous...

100% swap for a 508sw v6 diesel with 5 years servicing and an unlimited mileage warranty?

I drove it home again ;)

The deal is on van number 3 ;D Should be picking it up next week :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 March 2013, 12:20:57
Good news on three counts then :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 28 March 2013, 00:08:52
Fitted 2 new continental  conti sport contact 3 ..235/40/18..tyres to the front of my mig...drives lke a dream... :y
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Post by: doz on 28 March 2013, 01:46:47
Had a new windscreen fitted.Fitter said it was the original screen so did well to get to 13 years old without replacement. Also the surround was rot free which is good to know.
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Post by: symes on 28 March 2013, 18:41:59
got replacement engine ready to swap into miggy-tomorrow will get old boat anchor out of mig and finish off on saturday :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2013, 20:01:39
Driven it to Lizard Point, then to the ice cream place on the Lizard penninsula, then to Sithney for a cream tea, then Padstow and then Perranporth for chips, then back to Hayle.
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Post by: feeutfo on 28 March 2013, 20:05:59
Re gassed ac.

850 of its 950 grams came out. So a green dribble on the bottom of the ac compressor does not necessarily mean disaster. :-\
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Post by: VXL V6 on 28 March 2013, 20:07:11
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 28 March 2013, 20:01:39
Driven it to Lizard Point, then to the ice cream place on the Lizard penninsula, then to Sithney for a cream tea, then Padstow and then Perranporth for chips, then back to Hayle.

We always refer to it as PadStein as he owns most of it now.  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2013, 20:18:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 March 2013, 20:07:11
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 28 March 2013, 20:01:39
Driven it to Lizard Point, then to the ice cream place on the Lizard penninsula, then to Sithney for a cream tea, then Padstow and then Perranporth for chips, then back to Hayle.

We always refer to it as PadStein as he owns most of it now.  :)
Yeah, seems that way. Gay prat.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2013, 20:49:57
15mpg over the last tank.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 29 March 2013, 14:49:52
Oil and filter on the 3.2, coated the brake pipes with some grease and touched the rust spots on the sump in with some Krust.  :)
Started the DTi for the first time in 6 weeks, two goes of the glow plugs, turn it over and it started straight away!  8)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 29 March 2013, 15:03:54
Had both Omegas valeted , look great ,the guy is now cleaning the Terracan & the caravan, I am getting old & lazy!!
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Post by: feeutfo on 29 March 2013, 16:18:17
Let the Kosovans  clean it.  :-[
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 March 2013, 16:23:27
Should probably wash mine ::) might do it at work later :-\
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Post by: Shackeng on 29 March 2013, 16:25:00
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 28 March 2013, 20:01:39
Driven it to Lizard Point, then to the ice cream place on the Lizard penninsula, then to Sithney for a cream tea, then Padstow and then Perranporth for chips, then back to Hayle.

I guess that it is now "The EvenFatterShadow" ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: ronnyd on 29 March 2013, 17:36:02
Gave mine a quick wash just to get the salt off. But it,s still pretty cold here. :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2013, 18:15:08
Followed a slow 2.2 Estate Sport from way before Faringdon to Tubney, which was first opportunity to overtake. If its a member here, its the right hand pedal :P
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Post by: adey2 on 29 March 2013, 19:34:13
been busy busy busy and frozen,  the elite has had the self leveling shocks removed off rear as way to soft with lpg tank, handbrake adjusted and the exhaust replaced cats back as split on through pipes, mv6 had steering idler changed, was going to do rear brakes but given up due to light, few jobs off my to do list of many
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Post by: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 20:07:05
Fitted a new radiator.

Took the front wishbones off to fit the polybushes I bought months ago ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 29 March 2013, 20:10:54
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 20:07:05
Fitted a new radiator.

Took the front wishbones off to fit the polybushes I bought months ago ::)

Whyzatden?
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Post by: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 21:20:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 20:10:54
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 20:07:05
Fitted a new radiator.

Took the front wishbones off to fit the polybushes I bought months ago ::)

Whyzatden?
I am going to fit new rear bushes and ball joints as well.

also- the front bushes in my 'spare' wishbones were so difficult to shift when I tried to remove them that I damaged the wishbones. I have no desire to try to remove the front ones in situ.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 29 March 2013, 21:24:07
new ecu, 3.0 cams, 3.0 inlet installed.. inlet manifold and plenum polished.. will report results next week after dyno.. oil pump serviced..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 29 March 2013, 22:27:18
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 21:20:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 20:10:54
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 20:07:05
Fitted a new radiator.

Took the front wishbones off to fit the polybushes I bought months ago ::)

Whyzatden?
I am going to fit new rear bushes and ball joints as well.

also- the front bushes in my 'spare' wishbones were so difficult to shift when I tried to remove them that I damaged the wishbones. I have no desire to try to remove the front ones in situ.
Piece of pee with a jig saw and a hole cutter, half hour a side wb's on the car....but fair do's. :y
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Post by: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 23:07:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 22:27:18
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 21:20:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 20:10:54
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 20:07:05
Fitted a new radiator.

Took the front wishbones off to fit the polybushes I bought months ago ::)

Whyzatden?
I am going to fit new rear bushes and ball joints as well.

also- the front bushes in my 'spare' wishbones were so difficult to shift when I tried to remove them that I damaged the wishbones. I have no desire to try to remove the front ones in situ.
Piece of pee with a jig saw and a hole cutter, half hour a side wb's on the car....but fair do's. :y
Good point. A hole cutter it is then  :y

I still prefer to work standing upright though  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 29 March 2013, 23:12:03
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 23:07:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 22:27:18
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 21:20:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 20:10:54
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 20:07:05
Fitted a new radiator.

Took the front wishbones off to fit the polybushes I bought months ago ::)

Whyzatden?
I am going to fit new rear bushes and ball joints as well.

also- the front bushes in my 'spare' wishbones were so difficult to shift when I tried to remove them that I damaged the wishbones. I have no desire to try to remove the front ones in situ.
Piece of pee with a jig saw and a hole cutter, half hour a side wb's on the car....but fair do's. :y
Good point. A hole cutter it is then  :y

I still prefer to work standing upright though  ;)
I prefer to spend half hour a side lining down, personally. But each to their own. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2013, 09:44:58
Quote from: cem on 29 March 2013, 21:24:07
new ecu, 3.0 cams, 3.0 inlet installed.. inlet manifold and plenum polished.. will report results next week after dyno.. oil pump serviced..
Was yours a 2.5 (can't remember)?

A new ECU is not needed for the 3l cam upgrade, BTW.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 30 March 2013, 12:56:03
Fitted the rear subframe bushes with poly bushes the old ones were shot all good now  ;D :y
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Post by: Andy H on 30 March 2013, 13:34:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 23:12:03
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 23:07:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 22:27:18
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 21:20:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2013, 20:10:54
Quote from: Andy H on 29 March 2013, 20:07:05
Fitted a new radiator.

Took the front wishbones off to fit the polybushes I bought months ago ::)

Whyzatden?
I am going to fit new rear bushes and ball joints as well.

also- the front bushes in my 'spare' wishbones were so difficult to shift when I tried to remove them that I damaged the wishbones. I have no desire to try to remove the front ones in situ.
Piece of pee with a jig saw and a hole cutter, half hour a side wb's on the car....but fair do's. :y
Good point. A hole cutter it is then  :y

I still prefer to work standing upright though  ;)
I prefer to spend half hour a side lining down, personally. But each to their own. :y
Hole cutter worked a treat :y it still took the rest of the morning to cut slots in the outer sleeve of the bushes and beat them into submission ::)

Going to drill out the rivets on the ball-joints next. Anyone know what the correct torque is for the bolts on the replacement ball-joints?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 30 March 2013, 15:18:32
There's a thread on here somewhere with the torque settings. Iirc TB posted them.
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Post by: feeutfo on 30 March 2013, 15:19:11
Sorry, Fat Shadow as he is now. ;D

Btw its much lower than you might think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2013, 17:11:32
Quote from: Andy H on 30 March 2013, 13:34:45
Going to drill out the rivets on the ball-joints next. Anyone know what the correct torque is for the bolts on the replacement ball-joints?
35Nm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 30 March 2013, 17:40:59
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 30 March 2013, 17:11:32
Quote from: Andy H on 30 March 2013, 13:34:45
Going to drill out the rivets on the ball-joints next. Anyone know what the correct torque is for the bolts on the replacement ball-joints?
35Nm
Excellent  :y
Not impressed by the size of the three holes in the ball joint / wishbone. The bolts are 8mm, the holes in the ball joint about 8.5 and the holes in the wishbone about 9.5mm. Added together the balljoint steering centre could by anywhere in a patch about 8mm laterally and 10 or 12mm longitudinally.

Not sure whether to try and centre the bolts in the holes (by eye) or to pull the balljoint in the direction the suspension will pull normally  (ie away from the centreline of the car).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 March 2013, 17:46:40
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 30 March 2013, 09:44:58
Quote from: cem on 29 March 2013, 21:24:07
new ecu, 3.0 cams, 3.0 inlet installed.. inlet manifold and plenum polished.. will report results next week after dyno.. oil pump serviced..
Was yours a 2.5 (can't remember)?

A new ECU is not needed for the 3l cam upgrade, BTW.

yep..mine is 2.5.. I installed a 3.0 ecu from a manual.. I have plans to install a 3.0 crank and play with the bore diameter.. (and rods)
 
but not sure about a custom ecu and forced induction.. yet.. ;D
 
will try a bimmer lsd as I cant find omega lsd here and importing is next to impossible with an unnecessary huge price tag.. unless a friend brought here directly.. :-\
 
 
ps: car goes better with 3.0 ecu  ???  even without 3.0 cams ;D   may be later lambdas will trim :-\
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Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2013, 17:51:30
They are actually the same ECU, but with different config.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 March 2013, 17:54:00
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 30 March 2013, 17:51:30
They are actually the same ECU, but with different config.

yep.. and maps are different I think..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 30 March 2013, 19:49:27
Quote from: cem on 30 March 2013, 17:54:00
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 30 March 2013, 17:51:30
They are actually the same ECU, but with different config.

yep.. and maps are different I think..
yep one is a map of wales and one of cornwall :D :D :D


sorry cem i couldnt resist ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 March 2013, 20:03:12
I put new seals on the delivery valves on The Merc's injector pump today.  It was leaking quite badly and leaving a slick of diesel in the morning!  ::)

Hopefully the fuel economy and performance will improve as I won't be leaving a trail of diesel behind me....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 30 March 2013, 21:23:14
Drove it to the Essex meet and back, via Johnnycboy's house. Realised it was a bit grubby :-[

Oh... And stuck £20 petrol in because I was fed up with the light ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 March 2013, 22:35:03
Thrashed it to the shop and back  ::) i can make the back box pop and bang in every gear now  ;D Getting use to this noddy car week by week  :-X
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 30 March 2013, 22:40:00
Quote from: EMD on 30 March 2013, 22:35:03
Thrashed it to the shop and back  ::) i can make the back box pop and bang in every gear now  ;D Getting use to this noddy car week by week  :-X

you will love it ;D
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Post by: noel on 31 March 2013, 13:19:31
washed her ;) and did a full brake fluid change :y
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Post by: adey2 on 31 March 2013, 13:52:07
just put a nice brand spanking new engine earth lead on her, ran it right round to back of alternator bolt too so no resistance through engine block, 14.2v charging and stopped my fantom overheating on temp guage too--result
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 March 2013, 15:00:46
Let my son borrow the estate, as his Fiesta is making a  strange noise !!
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Post by: Taxi_Driver on 31 March 2013, 17:29:47
Put diesel in it......but then thats hardly surprising as i put diesel in it just about everyday  ::)
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Post by: pirate on 31 March 2013, 19:12:20
ran up to suffolk as plans changed from yesterday steinmetz passed the 150000 miles and in two years still doesnt miss abeat,o and £80 of go faster lotion.loverly burble when i open her up but have lost 3 mpg but gained a satisfied grin :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
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Post by: STMO123 on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2013, 19:52:54
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Loads of free food ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 31 March 2013, 21:01:34
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:52:54
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Loads of free food ;)

Not the community wine then  ??? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 31 March 2013, 21:53:12
got engine into miggy-fitted 90% finish tomorrow :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 March 2013, 22:25:14
Killed it >:( 240k seems to be a magic number now waiting for AA :-\
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Post by: ozzycat on 31 March 2013, 22:25:43
Quote from: symes on 31 March 2013, 21:53:12
got engine into miggy-fitted 90% finish tomorrow :y
exelant :y :y
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Post by: VauxVera on 31 March 2013, 22:27:23
Drove it to London to watch the boat race  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 31 March 2013, 22:30:09
Quote from: ex taxi al on 31 March 2013, 22:25:14
Killed it >:( 240k seems to be a magic number now waiting for AA :-\
mine did 243000 then head gaskets went :'( go on fix it-I am :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 March 2013, 22:44:39
Will find out what's wrong with it first, but I knew I shouldn't have washed it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 31 March 2013, 22:51:04
Quote from: ex taxi al on 31 March 2013, 22:44:39
Will find out what's wrong with it first, but I knew I shouldn't have washed it ::)
no problem there mate-mine has'had wash since october 2012 :y and it went bang-reckon i will matt black it soon-match my other cars then ;Dhope its something simple that you can easily mate and not a nitemare :y :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 April 2013, 00:23:53
Sticky fuel pump ::) had horrible thought that the cambelt might have slipped given that it's due...

On the plus side, the AA chap did comment that it idled quietly given the mileage.
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2013, 11:12:53
Quote from: dbug on 31 March 2013, 21:01:34
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:52:54
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Loads of free food ;)

Not the community wine then  ??? ::)
C of E, I think the wine thing is Catholics?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 01 April 2013, 11:19:48
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 01 April 2013, 11:12:53
Quote from: dbug on 31 March 2013, 21:01:34
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:52:54
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Loads of free food ;)

Not the community wine then  ??? ::)
C of E, I think the wine thing is Catholics?

Its C of E TB, tho you should have been 'confirmed' to partake in Holy Communion otherwise you just get a blessing  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2013, 12:03:18
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 01 April 2013, 11:19:48
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 01 April 2013, 11:12:53
Quote from: dbug on 31 March 2013, 21:01:34
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:52:54
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Loads of free food ;)

Not the community wine then  ??? ::)
C of E, I think the wine thing is Catholics?

Its C of E TB, tho you should have been 'confirmed' to partake in Holy Communion otherwise you just get a blessing  :y
See, I'm not very good at this religion thing  :-[

I am very good at worshipping my patron saint, St Ella.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 April 2013, 12:43:35
87 mile off £10  ;D mind i did run it with petrol light on for a bit ...popped out to clean it but changed my mind when the wind chill frozen my ears filling the bucket outside  :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 April 2013, 13:56:20
Fixed it :y

Swapped the pump out of the other car, and all is well :y Tother car had had a replacement pump at some point so should get a couple of weeks out of it (erring on the side of optimism ::)).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 April 2013, 14:41:21
This thread really makes me feel guilty,as the latest addition to the fleet ::)has been sitting on the drive for a couple of weeks now,and it's needing some cosmetic work but the crap cold weather is holding it up.Looking forward to getting on with it as soon as the 'warmer' weather kicks in,but until then I'm just going have to keep on looking at it and wishing I lived some where a tad warmer :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2013, 15:04:42
Quote from: nitro on 01 April 2013, 14:41:21
This thread really makes me feel guilty,as the latest addition to the fleet ::)has been sitting on the drive for a couple of weeks now,and it's needing some cosmetic work but the crap cold weather is holding it up.Looking forward to getting on with it as soon as the 'warmer' weather kicks in,but until then I'm just going have to keep on looking at it and wishing I lived some where a tad warmer :(
Me too - was going to pop off the front wheels on the Silver Bullet to check the pads, and properly was the wheels at same time. But I've decided its far too cold ;D

err, I mean, I had to fix replace the outside tap, and in this weather, the sealant is not going off very fast, so I can't use the hose, thus can't wash the wheels whilst they are off, so will wait til next weekend ::)

Noticed TBE's oil is getting a bit dark, so will have to do that next weekend as well.

I did check and top up the fluids on both cars, so I've been really busy ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2013, 15:05:08
Oh, and the dodgy headlight on the Silver Bullet has cleared :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 April 2013, 15:05:44
Polished one headlight on the 3.2... Made a poor job of it. Not sure why as i've done three other pairs and they've come out fine.

Washed and hoovered it then it started snowing again.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 01 April 2013, 15:15:50
Got all the bit together to do the head gasket, cambelts and water pump on Bellend tomorrow :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 01 April 2013, 17:42:38
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 01 April 2013, 11:12:53
Quote from: dbug on 31 March 2013, 21:01:34
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:52:54
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Loads of free food ;)

Not the community wine then  ??? ::)
C of E, I think the wine thing is Catholics?
Is that so?  Wouldn't know, never go to one and get my wine from a store ???  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2013, 17:51:38
Burnt my arm. EGRs can get bloody hot  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2013, 17:53:08
Quote from: dbug on 01 April 2013, 17:42:38
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 01 April 2013, 11:12:53
Quote from: dbug on 31 March 2013, 21:01:34
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:52:54
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2013, 19:42:45
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 31 March 2013, 19:33:28
Drove it to church
What for? Were they giving free easter eggs/hot x buns away?
Loads of free food ;)

Not the community wine then  ??? ::)
C of E, I think the wine thing is Catholics?
Is that so?  Wouldn't know, never go to one and get my wine from a store ???  ;)
Wine is for ladies :P

Some daft relative decided to get married.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 April 2013, 18:23:09
Bought a new pikey palace for it to tow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 01 April 2013, 18:43:45
Simple thermostat housing change for a mate turned into a 6 hr epic when one of the bolts snapped  >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 01 April 2013, 18:46:44
Thought about changing the dispack again,to hopefully cure bad misfire.No energy,too cold.Maybe tomorrow. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 02 April 2013, 09:52:04
Changed, thermostat,coolent temp sensor,new hbv, cleaned all breathers and throttle bodies while they was off. bizzy day yesday. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 13:43:28
Aircon recharged in 3.2 and Mrs VXL's estate. Tensioner pulley replaced on 3.2.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 April 2013, 18:35:44
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Keep those bloody things, if you can, we'll need to "make an example" of those, if we get a chance on an air field. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 18:45:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 April 2013, 18:35:44
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Keep those bloody things, if you can, we'll need to "make an example" of those, if we get a chance on an air field. :)
I've got a pair of winter tyres that need to die in a satisfactory way as well.... You can all see how bad they are at the same time!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2013, 19:18:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 April 2013, 18:35:44
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Keep those bloody things, if you can, we'll need to "make an example" of those, if we get a chance on an air field. :)
I've still got 2 left, though doubt they will last long enough if that used car trader doesn't get a move on ;D

Mind you, I reckon in a few weeks, the RTs at the back of the bullet will be spent as well  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2013, 19:19:36
And dont tell the useless student, but I have a set of his Falkens that have an appointment with that "tyre test"...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 02 April 2013, 19:50:49
washed and valeted miggy-first time since october 2012 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 02 April 2013, 20:04:23
Replaced failed park pilot speaker.

Ao1 sc3 worn out in 8k, bad instability on the brakes. Re fitted part worn mo sc3. (Front only, mo sc3 rears still going strong)

Fiddled with rear irmscher bumper to get it to fit better. Failed. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 April 2013, 20:07:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 18:45:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 April 2013, 18:35:44
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Keep those bloody things, if you can, we'll need to "make an example" of those, if we get a chance on an air field. :)
I've got a pair of winter tyres that need to die in a satisfactory way as well.... You can all see how bad they are at the same time!

the proper test for those tyres are on snow , not icy muddy surface I'm afraid..
 
and they must be used as a set not only 2..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 20:16:13
Quote from: cem on 02 April 2013, 20:07:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 18:45:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 April 2013, 18:35:44
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Keep those bloody things, if you can, we'll need to "make an example" of those, if we get a chance on an air field. :)
I've got a pair of winter tyres that need to die in a satisfactory way as well.... You can all see how bad they are at the same time!

the proper test for those tyres are on snow , not icy muddy surface I'm afraid..
 
and they must be used as a set not only 2..
All I want to do is kill the oppsing deathtraps in a spectacular way, I couldn't give a shit as long as they end up off the rims and in 1000 peices. The Lzen ones are great so i'll keep them along with two steelies so I can move my dead DTi to it's final resting place.

Trust me there is nothing oppsing scientific about this test, I merely want to destroy them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 April 2013, 20:20:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 20:16:13
Quote from: cem on 02 April 2013, 20:07:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 18:45:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 April 2013, 18:35:44
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Keep those bloody things, if you can, we'll need to "make an example" of those, if we get a chance on an air field. :)
I've got a pair of winter tyres that need to die in a satisfactory way as well.... You can all see how bad they are at the same time!

the proper test for those tyres are on snow , not icy muddy surface I'm afraid..
 
and they must be used as a set not only 2..
All I want to do is kill the oppsing deathtraps in a spectacular way, I couldn't give a shit as long as they end up off the rims and in 1000 peices. The Lzen ones are great so i'll keep them along with two steelies so I can move my dead DTi to it's final resting place.

Trust me there is nothing oppsing scientific about this test, I merely want to destroy them.

VXL V6 , I know you had an accident with those tyres and there is no chance for me to find exatcly what happened,  but winter tyres on snow has saved me and many others from trouble..  I hope next time you may be able to find a new set which wont dissapoint you :y
 
 
ps: and please dont expect a full summer tyre performance on dry from winter tyres..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 20:24:34
Quote from: cem on 02 April 2013, 20:20:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 20:16:13
Quote from: cem on 02 April 2013, 20:07:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 April 2013, 18:45:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 April 2013, 18:35:44
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 02 April 2013, 17:58:54
Dropped 2 of TBE's wheels off to have new tyres  :'(

On the upside, SC5s are coming off 2 of the wheels :D
Keep those bloody things, if you can, we'll need to "make an example" of those, if we get a chance on an air field. :)
I've got a pair of winter tyres that need to die in a satisfactory way as well.... You can all see how bad they are at the same time!

the proper test for those tyres are on snow , not icy muddy surface I'm afraid..
 
and they must be used as a set not only 2..
All I want to do is kill the oppsing deathtraps in a spectacular way, I couldn't give a shit as long as they end up off the rims and in 1000 peices. The Lzen ones are great so i'll keep them along with two steelies so I can move my dead DTi to it's final resting place.

Trust me there is nothing oppsing scientific about this test, I merely want to destroy them.

VXL V6 , I know you had an accident with those tyres and there is no chance for me to find exatcly what happened,  but winter tyres on snow has saved me and many others from trouble..  I hope next time you may be able to find a new set which wont dissapoint you :y

Cem, I quite agree, I have no issue with Winter tyres, however, If I was to buy another set they would be brand new and a matching set of four, not disputing the benefits of winter tyres, they have a value and a place.  :y


Quote
ps: and please dont expect a full summer tyre performance on dry from winter tyres..

Trust me Cem, I'm sure they'll make lots of smoke in a 'Top Gear' style as they meet their maker.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 April 2013, 20:29:00
Drove it properly for the first time since fitting a new radiator, polybushes, balljoints and front brake pads.

Several times I had the feeling that the car was changing direction the moment I thought it rather than waiting until I had wrestled the wheel far enough to take up the slack in the (two year old) Lemforder bushes. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 April 2013, 20:45:56
Watched the little engine light start flashing as it ran on four cylinders.. revved it a bit and once it was back on six drove to work. Grr.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 April 2013, 21:02:27
Drove the Signum to Folkestone on Thursday,then into London yesterday and back home via Windsor today,800 odd miles covered and 37.6 mpg averaged including driving around London.Well pleased with that as I weren't hanging around either :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 April 2013, 21:03:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 April 2013, 18:23:09
Bought a new pikey palace for it to tow.

Whatyougot AA,piccys please :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 03 April 2013, 13:57:04
Head gasket done in around 4 hours. I reckon I could knock an hour off the next time I have to do it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 03 April 2013, 15:52:37
Quote from: henryd on 02 April 2013, 21:03:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 April 2013, 18:23:09
Bought a new pikey palace for it to tow.

Whatyougot AA,piccys please :y :y

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Beds.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Lounge.png)

Lunar Clubman SB
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 03 April 2013, 17:24:59
Quote from: Auto Addict on 03 April 2013, 15:52:37
Quote from: henryd on 02 April 2013, 21:03:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 April 2013, 18:23:09
Bought a new pikey palace for it to tow.

Whatyougot AA,piccys please :y :y

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Beds.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Lounge.png)

Lunar Clubman SB





I hope you got a good discount AA, cos it appears some git has pinched the gas tap knobs off the cooker! ;D ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 03 April 2013, 17:27:37
Quote from: PhilRich on 03 April 2013, 17:24:59
Quote from: Auto Addict on 03 April 2013, 15:52:37
Quote from: henryd on 02 April 2013, 21:03:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 April 2013, 18:23:09
Bought a new pikey palace for it to tow.

Whatyougot AA,piccys please :y :y

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Beds.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Lounge.png)

Lunar Clubman SB





I hope you got a good discount AA, cos it appears some git has pinched the gas tap knobs off the cooker! ;D ;) :y

 ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 03 April 2013, 17:31:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 03 April 2013, 15:52:37
Quote from: henryd on 02 April 2013, 21:03:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 April 2013, 18:23:09
Bought a new pikey palace for it to tow.

Whatyougot AA,piccys please :y :y

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Beds.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Lounge.png)

Lunar Clubman SB

Very nice :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 April 2013, 17:49:08
Quote from: PhilRich on 03 April 2013, 17:24:59
Quote from: Auto Addict on 03 April 2013, 15:52:37
Quote from: henryd on 02 April 2013, 21:03:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 April 2013, 18:23:09
Bought a new pikey palace for it to tow.

Whatyougot AA,piccys please :y :y

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Beds.png)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30040913/Clubman%20SB%20Lounge.png)

Lunar Clubman SB





I hope you got a good discount AA, cos it appears some git has pinched the gas tap knobs off the cooker! ;D ;) :y


.. and no cooker means... No Custard. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 03 April 2013, 18:15:47
Pikeys see. Nicked 'is knobs. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 03 April 2013, 18:26:25
Photo's look like they were taken at a dealers... if the van is "open" for viewing many dealers remove knobs/shower heads/cushions/water pumps etc etc as there seem to be a great many dishonest idiots who will nick anything whilst "viewing" a van ... dealers put everything back during PDI ... hopefully :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 April 2013, 19:10:29
Replaced the vertical front arm bushes with...

More poly, track grade this time, and drove it to WIM and back. An improvement, which in development terms is a good thing ::), but probably not the one stop solution that was hoped for :-\

Thanks again to Chris for his help :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2013, 19:16:51
Quote from: Entwood on 03 April 2013, 18:26:25
Photo's look like they were taken at a dealers... if the van is "open" for viewing many dealers remove knobs/shower heads/cushions/water pumps etc etc as there seem to be a great many dishonest idiots who will nick anything whilst "viewing" a van ... dealers put everything back during PDI ... hopefully :)
Thats because you pikeys are, errr, pikeys ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2013, 19:17:10
2 SC5s replaced for "something else"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 April 2013, 19:40:14
Took it for MOT :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 April 2013, 05:38:58
Quote from: Entwood on 03 April 2013, 18:26:25
Photo's look like they were taken at a dealers... if the van is "open" for viewing many dealers remove knobs/shower heads/cushions/water pumps etc etc as there seem to be a great many dishonest idiots who will nick anything whilst "viewing" a van ... dealers put everything back during PDI ... hopefully :)

It will be factory fresh, delivery in about 6 weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 April 2013, 06:43:06
How many packets of custard did that cost? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 April 2013, 06:56:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2013, 06:43:06
How many packets of custard did that cost? :o

I bribed the salesman with custard to get a good deal ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 April 2013, 07:06:27
Quote from: Auto Addict on 04 April 2013, 06:56:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2013, 06:43:06
How many packets of custard did that cost? :o

I bribed the salesman with custard to get a good deal ;)
No WAY! You gave away custard? 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 April 2013, 07:11:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2013, 07:06:27
Quote from: Auto Addict on 04 April 2013, 06:56:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2013, 06:43:06
How many packets of custard did that cost? :o

I bribed the salesman with custard to get a good deal ;)
No WAY! You gave away custard?

I know, took a lot of heart searching ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 April 2013, 11:46:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2013, 07:06:27
Quote from: Auto Addict on 04 April 2013, 06:56:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2013, 06:43:06
How many packets of custard did that cost? :o

I bribed the salesman with custard to get a good deal ;)
No WAY! You gave away custard?

 ::) >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 April 2013, 12:12:49
Nothing,its bloody snowing again. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 04 April 2013, 12:14:20
Quote from: Albitz on 04 April 2013, 12:12:49
Nothing,its bloody snowing again. :(

+1  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 April 2013, 12:16:11
Quote from: pauls on 04 April 2013, 12:14:20
Quote from: Albitz on 04 April 2013, 12:12:49
Nothing,its bloody snowing again. :(

+1  :'(

Pussies the pair of you  :P ;D ;D

Nice and sunny here :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 April 2013, 12:24:41
Quote from: Albitz on 04 April 2013, 12:12:49
Nothing,its bloody snowing again. :(

+ 3  :( with gales .. mind you that oil leak has stopped dripping on the drive so either its fixed itself or ran dry  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 April 2013, 13:32:47
Quote from: Elite Pete on 04 April 2013, 12:16:11
Quote from: pauls on 04 April 2013, 12:14:20
Quote from: Albitz on 04 April 2013, 12:12:49
Nothing,its bloody snowing again. :(

+1  :'(

Pussies the pair of you  :P ;D ;D


Im getting old Pete.I serviced a Punto evo yesterday morning,took about an hour and a half.Came home slept for two hours.Woke up for three hours,then slept for another two. :-[ ;D
Nice and sunny here :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2013, 15:26:41
Swapped the front wheels for a set with snow proof tyres. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 April 2013, 18:34:10
Quote from: Albitz on 04 April 2013, 13:32:47
Quote from: Elite Pete on 04 April 2013, 12:16:11
Quote from: pauls on 04 April 2013, 12:14:20
Quote from: Albitz on 04 April 2013, 12:12:49
Nothing,its bloody snowing again. :(

+1  :'(

Pussies the pair of you  :P ;D ;D


Im getting old Pete.I serviced a Punto evo yesterday morning,took about an hour and a half.Came home slept for two hours.Woke up for three hours,then slept for another two. :-[ ;D
Nice and sunny here :)

I know what you mean Albs. I did the head gasket on the Rover on Tuesday and felt like i'd been in the ring with Tyson the day after :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: allen25 on 05 April 2013, 18:32:01
Thermostat done today plus cam cover seals. All using the guides from OOF so thanks to all concerned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 April 2013, 18:50:08
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 April 2013, 15:26:41
Swapped the front wheels for a set with snow proof tyres. :-\
Ah, yes, we forgot those didn't we. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2013, 19:04:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2013, 18:50:08
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 April 2013, 15:26:41
Swapped the front wheels for a set with snow proof tyres. :-\
Ah, yes, we forgot those didn't we. :(

No probs :y but I really should drop the pressures... 42psi iirc ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 April 2013, 16:16:37
Drove the dead DTi back to my driveway, I think it'd been on holiday on the parents drive for too long really.  :-[

Will have to drive it down the farm at some point I suppose.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2013, 18:11:06
Yes, I did get off my arse and did the oil on TBE, need to double check the level though.

Changed its steering idler whilst there, though not convinced the Lemforder one has any less play than the 10yr old GM one. Suppose a drive will tell.

Got the Kwaka started, so to ensure all the condensation was blown out, and minimise all those nasty acids, I thought I'd take it for a trundle. Its actually colder out there than it looks ;D.  That said, within 6 or 7 miles of here, there are still 18" deep drifts at the side of the road...  ...and the melidioter crossing the road is enough to cause a minor butt clench.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 April 2013, 19:18:39
Swapped the AR25 in my TD for the AR35 that has been gazing at me accusingly from the corner of the garage for the last 3 years. Many thanks to JamesV6CDX for doing all the donkey work. It was a pleasure to pass spanners to you James. Fitting the V5 chip next :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 06 April 2013, 19:22:41
Finally fitted steering wheel in correct straight ahead position :y only been 3years in wrong position :D still at least it's done now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2013, 19:24:28
Quote from: symes on 06 April 2013, 19:22:41
Finally fitted steering wheel in correct straight ahead position :y only been 3years in wrong position :D still at least it's done now :y
On the Omega?

Tell me you didn't just take it off, and put it on straight :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 06 April 2013, 19:29:51
yes mate-no let me explain---3yrs ago I got nice condition steering wheel(buttons worked) and fitted it in bit of rush(as you do) went down road and it was not centered :-[  Well sorted it out--dont worry mate its not my tracking-honest :y
should have explained better -sorry :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2013, 19:36:21
Quote from: symes on 06 April 2013, 19:29:51
yes mate-no let me explain---3yrs ago I got nice condition steering wheel(buttons worked) and fitted it in bit of rush(as you do) went down road and it was not centered :-[  Well sorted it out--dont worry mate its not my tracking-honest :y
should have explained better -sorry :-[ :-[ :-[
Phew :y

Worth double checking that the pitman arms are dead ahead when steering wheel is straight :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 06 April 2013, 19:49:15
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 06 April 2013, 19:36:21
Quote from: symes on 06 April 2013, 19:29:51
yes mate-no let me explain---3yrs ago I got nice condition steering wheel(buttons worked) and fitted it in bit of rush(as you do) went down road and it was not centered :-[  Well sorted it out--dont worry mate its not my tracking-honest :y
should have explained better -sorry :-[ :-[ :-[
Phew :y

Worth double checking that the pitman arms are dead ahead when steering wheel is straight :)
Of course mate  :y :y :y followed your advice as you preach this-when on about steering problems :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flexbuttcheck1 on 06 April 2013, 19:51:06
rebushed the front suspension with polys and lemmforders  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 April 2013, 21:32:41
Fitted a new aerial base gasket to replace the ugly silicone mess that I used when a pressure washer destroyed the original.
I'm not allowed excitement.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 April 2013, 21:38:02
prepared the near final paint color today..  will see if minor corrections will be required.. this will be obvious after a few days of drying up under sun.. will have a final check on narrow angle colors..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Radar on 06 April 2013, 22:43:08
She got another 12 months ticket with no advisories :y

Also noticed that they put the last 3 years mileage when mot'd on the certificate
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 April 2013, 10:17:14
How much are valve stem seals  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 07 April 2013, 10:18:29
Quote from: Radar on 06 April 2013, 22:43:08
She got another 12 months ticket with no advisories :y
 good news mate :y

Also noticed that they put the last 3 years mileage when mot'd on the certificate
bad news :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 07 April 2013, 10:20:00
Quote from: EMD on 07 April 2013, 10:17:14
How much are valve stem seals  >:( >:( >:(
for your pug??  :o cheaper than mig I bet ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 April 2013, 10:37:01
Quote from: symes on 07 April 2013, 10:20:00
Quote from: EMD on 07 April 2013, 10:17:14
How much are valve stem seals  >:( >:( >:(
for your pug??  :o cheaper than mig I bet ;)

Not sure i want to get involved with so much technical work on it seeing as its destined for another owner , it smokes on start up from overnight but ok after that . Any additive that can be used  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 April 2013, 11:23:19
Not even looked at it since I drove home on Friday morning :'( Poxy manflu/sinus and chest infection >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 07 April 2013, 14:40:05
i done nothing ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 07 April 2013, 15:25:30
just finished doing cam cover gaskets and cleaned throttle body out.

I think I had more oil in the spark plug wells than I did in the sump ;D

but it needed doing badly job done
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 April 2013, 15:35:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 April 2013, 14:40:05
i done nothing ;D ;D ;D

What about that job you said about  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 April 2013, 17:43:58
Had a quick look at how easy or otherwise its going to be to change the handbrake cable on the cavalier,which snapped this morning.First impressions are that it wont be a five minute job.No need to panic though as the MOT runs until august. :D
Cleaned all the oily covered crap out of the boot and interior while I was there,changed the inline prefilter,checked fluids,checked tyres and noted that at least three of them need changing pretty soon. Fleabay here I come. ;D
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Post by: noel on 07 April 2013, 18:39:22
adjusted rear handbrake shoes  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 April 2013, 10:29:03
Drove the M3 with the roof down .. at least part way down the M3 (the road, not the car, this time) until we stopped at Winchester and put the roof up; sunny but freezing cold and the M3 has the most pitiful heater in the history of convertibles..

I'd forgotten how much fun it is to drive (especially now it has discs & pads on the front rather than metal pad backing against rusty lip for brakes  ;D)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 10:32:32
Quote from: EMD on 07 April 2013, 15:35:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 April 2013, 14:40:05
i done nothing ;D ;D ;D

What about that job you said about  ::)
you mean the rad . it stopped leaking  :o :o ??? ???
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Post by: plym ian on 08 April 2013, 10:59:33
just had new screen fitted
out
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/FBFF9E4B-C9FD-400D-BC76-5772DA029F2A-561-000000AE0334AA20.jpg)
bit of rust ;D(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/52A9F86E-2330-4E3A-8C79-A1158E5889AE-561-000000ADFAB20BF5.jpg)
new on in(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/41C34730-746C-45FF-A893-825F0C9BF12B-561-000000AE0BC30913.jpg)

sorry about the size of pictures done through gayphone ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 08 April 2013, 12:33:44
Spent 3 hours yesterday treating the leathers to gliptone and a few hours last weekend cleaning and polishing the interior trim. Felt like a weekend wasted in a way because of the time it took. Looking very good for a 12 year old car, in fact I think it will give twiglets a run for its money
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 April 2013, 14:48:24
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 10:32:32
Quote from: EMD on 07 April 2013, 15:35:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 April 2013, 14:40:05
i done nothing ;D ;D ;D

What about that job you said about  ::)
you mean the rad . it stopped leaking  :o :o ??? ???

Hows that then  ??? Is it ran dry  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 15:08:31
Quote from: EMD on 08 April 2013, 14:48:24
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 10:32:32
Quote from: EMD on 07 April 2013, 15:35:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 April 2013, 14:40:05
i done nothing ;D ;D ;D

What about that job you said about  ::)
you mean the rad . it stopped leaking  :o :o ??? ???

Hows that then  ??? Is it ran dry  ;D
no still full havent lost any since that day  ??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 April 2013, 15:10:04
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 15:08:31
Quote from: EMD on 08 April 2013, 14:48:24
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 10:32:32
Quote from: EMD on 07 April 2013, 15:35:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 April 2013, 14:40:05
i done nothing ;D ;D ;D

What about that job you said about  ::)
you mean the rad . it stopped leaking  :o :o ??? ???

Hows that then  ??? Is it ran dry  ;D
no still full havent lost any since that day  ??? ???

Probably a lump of rust has blocked the hole up ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 April 2013, 15:18:48
Quote from: Custard Addict on 08 April 2013, 15:10:04
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 15:08:31
Quote from: EMD on 08 April 2013, 14:48:24
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 08 April 2013, 10:32:32
Quote from: EMD on 07 April 2013, 15:35:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 April 2013, 14:40:05
i done nothing ;D ;D ;D

What about that job you said about  ::)
you mean the rad . it stopped leaking  :o :o ??? ???

Hows that then  ??? Is it ran dry  ;D
no still full havent lost any since that day  ??? ???

Probably a lump of rust has blocked the hole up ;)

Crack an egg in it or some custard  ;D Pattern eggs ok  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 April 2013, 21:02:24
Drove it to the mortuary, only to be told I needed to see the doctor first ::) so did that then drove home again to die quietly...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 April 2013, 21:10:33
Quote from: ex taxi al on 08 April 2013, 21:02:24
Drove it to the mortuary, only to be told I needed to see the doctor first ::) so did that then drove home again to die quietly...

Undertaker came to me today, and started measuring me up, till I sneezed all over him :o
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 April 2013, 21:11:34
That'll learn him ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 April 2013, 23:40:08
Not my car but my neighbours neon, helped him remove the battery.At least the poxy alarm won,t
be going off in the middle of the night. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 10 April 2013, 15:45:40
Had the Aircon regassed on big blue...Only 115g of gas recovered!  Held vac perfectly....until they removed the machine and found one of the valves wasnt sealing properly...

Back tomorrow to have a new one fitted. 
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Post by: tunnie on 10 April 2013, 15:47:44
Had my trusty steed aka the 2.2, LPG certified, which it passed  :)

Contemplated taking winter tyres off, decided its too cold and i'll do it in a week or two when its warmer.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2013, 18:37:03
Had an albatross with a bad case of the shits shit all over it  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 10 April 2013, 21:34:44
Got cold wet and miserable waiting for greenflag to bring me home after developing a mahoosive misfire ...now replanning tomorrows activities and hoping it stops raining by then .... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2013, 21:35:26
Is it raining? Lovely here ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 April 2013, 10:25:06
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 10 April 2013, 21:35:26
Is it raining? Lovely here ;D
That'll help bake the bird poo on ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 11 April 2013, 12:46:39
omega is in dent repair as there were 3 small door dings , after that it will be ready for new paint :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2013, 22:11:47
Drove it as fast as I dared to Towcester in that rain earlier. 60mph. Fully clenched. Boy was it raining.

I had to go to Towcester, as the useless BP retards still have the LPG disabled. Useless, gormless morons.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 April 2013, 22:12:47
Tested kickdown functionality. Believe it's working.
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Post by: noel on 11 April 2013, 22:33:57
topped up auto box level ;)
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Post by: Entwood on 12 April 2013, 12:31:31
Mended it ... 2 new coil packs, 6 new plugs .. :)  All working again  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 12 April 2013, 17:20:23
Removed the commercial bits from the rear of my TD5 Disco and fitted seats, turning it into a 5 seater.

 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 12 April 2013, 18:15:34
Quote from: Entwood on 12 April 2013, 12:31:31
Mended it ... 2 new coil packs, 6 new plugs .. :)  All working again  :)

Strange both coil packs should pack up together  :-\ trust you tried changing just the plugs first  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 April 2013, 18:22:11
got new windscreen fitted today :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 12 April 2013, 20:06:53
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 12 April 2013, 18:15:34
Quote from: Entwood on 12 April 2013, 12:31:31
Mended it ... 2 new coil packs, 6 new plugs .. :)  All working again  :)

Strange both coil packs should pack up together  :-\ trust you tried changing just the plugs first  :-\

They didn't ... :)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=113851.0

and my reasoning is in post #27 .. :)
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Post by: plym ian on 12 April 2013, 20:56:53
finished my head gasket today, stripped it yesterday refitted today fired up first time to my amazment. the 2.0 engine is so easy to work on :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 April 2013, 22:41:41
Quote from: plym ian on 12 April 2013, 20:56:53
finished my head gasket today, stripped it yesterday refitted today fired up first time to my amazment. the 2.0 engine is so easy to work on :y
+1 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 13 April 2013, 05:10:10
Symes.I thought of you yesterday as I drove through Clacton.There was a Vectra (or possibly Astra) estate parked at the side of the road with the reg plate SYM 8S.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 13 April 2013, 10:34:47
Quote from: Entwood on 12 April 2013, 20:06:53
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 12 April 2013, 18:15:34
Quote from: Entwood on 12 April 2013, 12:31:31
Mended it ... 2 new coil packs, 6 new plugs .. :)  All working again  :)

Strange both coil packs should pack up together  :-\ trust you tried changing just the plugs first  :-\

They didn't ... :)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=113851.0

and my reasoning is in post #27 .. :)

Ahh ok....thanks for that linky....i missed that thread  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 April 2013, 14:45:33
Drove it to work yesterday. Currently in bed listening to the wind and rain whilst contemplating driving in to work again today :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bigtow on 13 April 2013, 19:28:04
i replaced the adjusters in my spare set of headlights today and painted the chrome bits satin black while i was at it (http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r598/Russ_Hill/null_zps6c6a38fc.jpg) (http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r598/Russ_Hill/null_zpsfe523735.jpg) (http://i1173.photobucket.com/albums/r598/Russ_Hill/null_zps75b9cba7.jpg) just got to get round to fitting them and getting them aligned what do you think ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STMO123 on 13 April 2013, 20:14:12
Traded it in. It needed washing and I couldn't be arsed. ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 April 2013, 11:27:16
I've never liked those black headlights. Each to their own though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 April 2013, 12:02:41
Washed it. Threw all the junk in the dead one  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 April 2013, 13:04:03
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 April 2013, 12:02:41
Washed it. Threw all the junk in the dead one  :)
I must wash mine. Is it cold out, I still have a snotfest
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 14 April 2013, 13:43:35
Quote from: TheFatShadow on 14 April 2013, 13:04:03
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 April 2013, 12:02:41
Washed it. Threw all the junk in the dead one  :)
I must wash mine. Is it cold out, I still have a snotfest

No, but very windy.....

I washed the passat earlier.....its suppose to rain later.....and ive a job to do in Bath later....so if i didnt wash it i can bet it wont rain and will turn up in a dirty car.....but now ive washed it, it will rain and by the time i get to Bath it will be just as dirty.. ;D ;D I carnt win this one  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 14 April 2013, 13:47:07
Quote from: Albitz on 13 April 2013, 05:10:10
Symes.I thought of you yesterday as I drove through Clacton.There was a Vectra (or possibly Astra) estate parked at the side of the road with the reg plate SYM 8S.  :)
If it was me-the bonnet would be open mate ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 14 April 2013, 15:06:21
Replaced cam cover gasket and spark plugs....on 2.2 omega...genuine parts of coarse and then washed her....great weather to do it in for a change. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 April 2013, 14:28:22
So far - cleaned breathers,tightened spark plugs to correct torque (they needed it too), changed dispack, just had lunch and am now going back out to replace thermostat.Not sure if I will get it all back together today .Hope I do,as it would be nice to start it up and hopefully find its running as it should.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 15 April 2013, 14:40:26
Got in to the aroma of Gliptone, started it up, drove to town and back again, parked it up :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STMO123 on 15 April 2013, 15:37:32
Quote from: Elite Pete on 15 April 2013, 14:40:26
Got in to the aroma of Gliptone, started it up, drove to town and back again, parked it up :)
Your bellend smells of gliptone? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 April 2013, 18:30:07
Stat changed,but didnt quite get it all back together.Just got to put the plenum back and attach the various plugs/pipes etc.
My old knackered legs had enough by 6pm,so I will finish it off in the morning before work. Im cream crackered.Getting much too old and worn out for it. ::)
Now supping a cold beer. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 April 2013, 22:14:09
Put summer tyres on (Kumo 31's) then gave trusty steed a damn good jet wash.

Tanked up on gas, worked out mpg. 25 to gallon on last load of gas :)

So aiming for 27 out of this one now. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 April 2013, 08:43:11
Quote from: STEMO on 15 April 2013, 15:37:32
Quote from: Elite Pete on 15 April 2013, 14:40:26
Got in to the aroma of Gliptone, started it up, drove to town and back again, parked it up :)
Your bellend smells of gliptone? :o

Yep, my misses said it smells better than it did before rubbing the Gliptone in ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bigtow on 16 April 2013, 17:49:18
fitted new powerflex front wishbone bushes not as hard as i thought it would be thanks to the guide on here  :y :y :y :y :y

also had a go at adjusting the handbrake shoes what a pita
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2013, 19:20:27
Tried a different set of pressures on TBE
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 16 April 2013, 20:19:42
stripped engine down ready for new cambelt,tensioners,water pump,auxillary belt tensioner and new auxillary belt,just awaiting for new parts to be delivered hopefully by saturday  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 April 2013, 20:25:19
After passing the spanners to JamesV6CDX fitting the AR35 box to the TD last weekend, refitted the V5 chip last night. I'd forgotten what a difference it makes. It, almost, feels like the V6. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 18 April 2013, 21:40:14
New rear pads on the Estate - total 1 hour, incl finding and putting tools away ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 April 2013, 02:59:58
Quote from: dbug on 18 April 2013, 21:40:14
New rear pads on the Estate - total 1 hour, incl finding and putting tools away and a forty minute pause for lunch ;)

Fixed that for you :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bigtow on 19 April 2013, 10:53:40
findings so far after fitting the poly bushes to the wishbones are a marked improvement in cross winds and general handling steering feels much more positive only thing is it seems to have highlighted the rear end problems so time to save up for some pedders subframe bushes . are the rear tie rod bushes a common problem and is it worth replacing them as well ? 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 19 April 2013, 14:27:00
All over the last few weeks  ;)

Had to get 2 locking wheel nuts removed from the front wheels because the previous owner didn't leave the key in the car as he said he did  >:( >:( >:(
One of the wheels got a little alloy damage so touched it up with lacquer as a temp measure for protection.

All 4 brake callipers stripped, cleaned / freed up, rubber piston seals replaced on the front and all re built with new pads all around.
Ground the lip off the front discs so the pads fit nicely.

Autobox selector switch stripped, cleaned and replaced.

OEM front speakers replaced with Infinity components.

Finished the lpg hardware swap from the old car.
Now just got to get it mapped  :'(

2nd oil change in the last 1500 miles.

Next on the list ............... fit rear component speakers and maybe a sub in the bose position  :-\
Gearbox oil flush
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 19 April 2013, 14:37:56
Broke something ....... again   :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 April 2013, 15:35:27
Hit it with a stick  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 19 April 2013, 17:24:53
Quote from: EMD on 19 April 2013, 15:35:27
Hit it with a stick  >:(
hope it was a big stick :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 19 April 2013, 19:22:53
Got in it to take swmbo to Tescos.Then noticed two things.
1.it was raining.
2. The wipers were sat on the back seat from when I changed the dispack and stat the other day.
Quick change of plan,and fired up the Cavalier. :-[ ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 19 April 2013, 20:02:56
Quote from: Albitz on 19 April 2013, 19:22:53
Got in it to take swmbo to Tescos.Then noticed two things.
1.it was raining.
2. The wipers were sat on the back seat from when I changed
the dispack and stat the other day.
Quick change of plan,and fired up the Cavalier. :-[ ;D ;D

 ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 19 April 2013, 23:17:29
Quote from: Albitz on 19 April 2013, 19:22:53
Got in it to take swmbo to Tescos.Then noticed two things.
1.it was raining.
2. The wipers were sat on the back seat from when I changed the dispack and stat the other day.
Quick change of plan,and fired up the Cavalier. :-[ ;D ;D

Wimp - drive fast and rain clears from windscreen :) :) :) :) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 19 April 2013, 23:44:09
Quote from: Albitz on 19 April 2013, 19:22:53
Got in it to take swmbo to Tescos.Then noticed two things.
1.it was raining.
2. The wipers were sat on the back seat from when I changed the dispack and stat the other day.
Quick change of plan,and fired up the Cavalier. :-[ ;D ;D

Jees ... absolute quality! (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 April 2013, 00:15:13
Fitted new leak off pipes and inlet manifold seals to The Merc.  Reconnected the battery and fired up The Mig as giving her a run down to Modbury in the morning.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vamps on 20 April 2013, 00:40:49
Quote from: Seth on 19 April 2013, 23:44:09
Quote from: Albitz on 19 April 2013, 19:22:53
Got in it to take swmbo to Tescos.Then noticed two things.
1.it was raining.
2. The wipers were sat on the back seat from when I changed the dispack and stat the other day.
Quick change of plan,and fired up the Cavalier. :-[ ;D ;D

Jees ... absolute quality! (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)

Indeed...... :y :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 20 April 2013, 06:15:27
Quote from: dbug on 19 April 2013, 23:17:29
Quote from: Albitz on 19 April 2013, 19:22:53
Got in it to take swmbo to Tescos.Then noticed two things.
1.it was raining.
2. The wipers were sat on the back seat from when I changed the dispack and stat the other day.
Quick change of plan,and fired up the Cavalier. :-[ ;D ;D

Wimp - drive fast and rain clears from windscreen :) :) :) :) ;)

No chance mate. ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 20 April 2013, 10:26:48
Quote from: Albitz on 20 April 2013, 06:15:27
Quote from: dbug on 19 April 2013, 23:17:29
Quote from: Albitz on 19 April 2013, 19:22:53
Got in it to take swmbo to Tescos.Then noticed two things.
1.it was raining.
2. The wipers were sat on the back seat from when I changed the dispack and stat the other day.
Quick change of plan,and fired up the Cavalier. :-[ ;D ;D

Wimp - drive fast and rain clears from windscreen :) :) :) :) ;)

No chance mate. ;) ;D ;D







What happened to the good old fashioned 'Stick yer 'ead out the winder'!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 April 2013, 11:35:42
Quote from: ozzycat on 19 April 2013, 17:24:53
Quote from: EMD on 19 April 2013, 15:35:27
Hit it with a stick  >:(
hope it was a big stick :D :D

Should have been a petrol bomb  ::) >:( Did i ever say i miss my omega  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 20 April 2013, 13:21:13
got most parts now for cabby,but still waiting for cambelt kit to arrive,stripped rocker cover off,timed up engine,and surprisingly it was spot on,cams and crank locked,belt removed,water pump off and replaced with new 1,just aswell im doing all this as the tensioners etc had given up and sound very rattly,so maybe once i get new cambelt kit fitted it should sound alot better  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 20 April 2013, 16:45:53
Filled it with rolls of turf and later a builders bag with loads of crap and bags of stone following lawn prep - then to the tip
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 20 April 2013, 18:04:51
Tried again,and failed again to cure the misfire on LPG. Topped up the diff oil level as its weeping a bit.
Stil havent refitted the wipers. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 20 April 2013, 19:10:30
Quote from: Albitz on 20 April 2013, 18:04:51
Tried again,and failed again to cure the misfire on LPG. Topped up the diff oil level as its weeping a bit.
Stil havent refitted the wipers. :D

You'll be ok Albs, its summer now ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 20 April 2013, 19:12:05
Just finished fitting an air horn to mine. Not that I'm a massively* overgrown schoolboy or anything.

*upwards, not outwards, you cheeky swines
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 20 April 2013, 19:12:47
Fixed it  ;D .......

.............. 'til the next time  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 April 2013, 04:34:56
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 20 April 2013, 19:12:05
Just finished fitting an air horn to mine. Not that I'm a massively* overgrown schoolboy or anything.

*upwards, not outwards, you cheeky swines
That reminds me ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 April 2013, 08:03:54
Quote from: jonny2112 on 20 April 2013, 19:12:47
Fixed it  ;D .......

.............. 'til the next time  :-X

Changed coil packs,or was it something else ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jtypecav on 21 April 2013, 13:36:27
Fitted parking sensors so the GFand step mum can drive it over summer. Will have to put a cut out in for towing though I guess!

(http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo172/mk2cavalier/Andy/Mega/2013-04-19185751_zpsdd006b7c.jpg) (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/mk2cavalier/media/Andy/Mega/2013-04-19185751_zpsdd006b7c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 April 2013, 16:59:38
Refitted the scuttle & wipers. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 21 April 2013, 17:04:32
Quote from: Albitz on 21 April 2013, 16:59:38
Refitted the scuttle & wipers. :)

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 21 April 2013, 17:06:52
The missus stopped me torching it  >:( >:(
Does that count  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 April 2013, 17:41:45
Changed the oil & filter on the Hyundai Terracan, first time I have done it since buying it last July, bit  fiddly but will be easier next time now I know that I don't need to remove both underbody protective shields !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 April 2013, 19:45:04
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 21 April 2013, 17:06:52
The missus stopped me torching it  >:( >:(
Does that count  ;D ;D

Yep ... lend me some matches  >:( >:(

Put a wiper on the rear screen , other one fell to bits  ::) I love poundland  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 April 2013, 20:02:49
Took an old shed(in bits )to the tip in the Disco and treated it to a good clean inside and out. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 April 2013, 16:47:43
Relaced o/s/r door.The one which was on there wasnt in bad condition,but the one on my breaker was better so changed it.
Strangely,the car is z147,and the door I took off was z157.Couldnt tell the difference though when it was on the car.The door I just put on is z147 and compared to the rear quarter it looks quite different.
Im guessing its because the car it came from has been garaged so the paintwork hasnt faded over the years,whereas my car hasnt been garged and has faded a bit. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: IanF on 22 April 2013, 18:02:53
Had to fit new steering Idler and front wishbones, got a hart attack when quoted £60 pounds a wishbone for Quinton Hazell pattern parts and nearly followed through when quoted £120 pounds for a steering idler by firstline, so a phone call to All German Parts and I now have Lemforder wishbones and steering idler for less money... Awesome, Also Jason from All German Parts said when the new website is up and running, he is planning to list all the omega parts he can supply and it will be searchable.

Now to book my car in for full Alignment of the suspension
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 April 2013, 19:07:09
Went to the bank in it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 April 2013, 11:25:43
Just watched the Cambelt DVD twice :y guess what I'm about to do ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 April 2013, 12:32:04
Quote from: ex taxi al on 23 April 2013, 11:25:43
Just watched the Cambelt DVD twice :y guess what I'm about to do ::)

Watch it again ??? :D :D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JesperKjeldsen on 23 April 2013, 12:36:05
just vacuumed my toyota carina E, and noticed the mileage stood on 368000km, that calls for a carlsberg, wuhuu. my 4 year old sons comment.

dad you forgot to remove me seat (child seat) so you cant drink that grovn ups soda.. (somtimes he sounds like his mother)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 23 April 2013, 13:29:27
Pleased when it starts and dont play up but its days are numbered  ::) ...guess what ill be getting soon  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 April 2013, 20:26:53
Changed the cambelt :o

To all the nay sayers, the spirit of OOF is alive and well :y

Had alot of support today, virtually, technically and physically. Thanks all :y

Car all back together and running perfectly again.

I'm sure the next one will be alot easier...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 23 April 2013, 22:53:32
Had a noisy bearing on the Alternator on the Rangy. so got a second hand unit. Bearing was worse than my current one. I really couldn't be bothered to get in a slanging match over 50 notes. So called him a pratt then went to bearing services and replaced the bearing. Problem was that showed up I had two noisy tensioners on the aux belt. So back down to B.S. and now all quiet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 23 April 2013, 22:55:13
Nothing on the car .. but an oil change ( good old Vx stuff) on the lawn mower, clean out the carb, good lube all round and sharpen the blades. Started nicely and ran well .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 23 April 2013, 23:01:02
welded strengtheners onto rover as torque was fracturing body :o still not too bad been like it for some weeks :o mental note to self about it ;D oh well live and learn eh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 23 April 2013, 23:22:11
Quote from: symes on 23 April 2013, 23:01:02
welded strengtheners onto rover as torque was fracturing body :o still not too bad been like it for some weeks :o mental note to self about it ;D oh well live and learn eh :y

 ;D

How's the mig going to deal with that V8 innit  ::) :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 24 April 2013, 15:58:26
just bought a cam-belt kit from pentagon vauxhall burton for 50 quid for the mv6, another job for my list of many
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: fastandy36 on 24 April 2013, 16:12:21
well I've just read the display that tells me I need to check the washer fluid. So I opened the cap and thought, 'yeah, its still there'...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 25 April 2013, 20:39:20
Had drivers side wheel bearing fitted. Polybushed front wishbones and polybushed anti rollbar. I must say what a difference its made :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 April 2013, 04:25:19
Quote from: pauls on 25 April 2013, 20:39:20
Had drivers side wheel bearing fitted. Polybushed front wishbones and polybushed anti rollbar. I must say what a difference its made :y
Day well spent then 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 April 2013, 22:32:00
CG (as was) kindly brought my poly rear bushes over from Reading and fitted both sets. If you're lurking Gixer, thanks very much. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 26 April 2013, 23:17:30
Removed engine and gearbox so I can detail clean the engine bay  :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 April 2013, 23:49:54
Quote from: sjc on 26 April 2013, 23:17:30
Removed engine and gearbox so I can detail clean the engine bay  :D :D :D

Crikey! You're keen. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 27 April 2013, 00:36:03


Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 April 2013, 23:49:54
Quote from: sjc on 26 April 2013, 23:17:30
Removed engine and gearbox so I can detail clean the engine bay  :D :D :D

Crikey! You're keen. :o
Well, if a job's worth doing...   ;D

Of course, I neglected to mention that it's a different engine and box that'll be going back in along with a 3rd foot pedal  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 29 April 2013, 20:42:09
had air recirculation problem-not working-went to scrap yard got 2 air valves for £3  :o fitted one and problem gone.
also fitted new rear brake pads :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 29 April 2013, 21:36:39
Cambelt kit, breathers & throttle body clean, new camcover gasket, oil change & coolant top-up after fitting new expansion tank :)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050025_zps9969b96a.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050025_zps9969b96a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 30 April 2013, 00:23:35
Fitted a line out converter.
I can now wire my amp up to the VX head unit.   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: adey2 on 30 April 2013, 19:10:37
mot and taxed the mv6 as dying on feet without 2 cars running here, still not repaired the elite yet
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 30 April 2013, 20:32:58
Retrofitted a second hand aux water pump as it hasn't been in my car up to now.  :o I found the place of inlet and outlet pipes had been blinded on the main radiator, electrical connector in good condition so it's not a big deal I'm feeling quite well though... ::) Thought much cheaper to buy an aux pump than to change a head gasket that's may failing because of frequent afterboiling... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 30 April 2013, 21:01:01
I've put the disco for sale on Ebay.................I await the endless numpty questions
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 30 April 2013, 21:07:06
Quote from: doz on 30 April 2013, 21:01:01
I've put the disco for sale on Ebay.................I await the endless numpty questions

 ;D ;D ;D
What make is that disco mate :-\ :-\

Bell ends and you know you will get them!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 30 April 2013, 21:31:29
New hbv on project 2.6, I curse the bastard who fitted the hose clips facing the back of the car >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 30 April 2013, 22:34:21
Quote from: doz on 30 April 2013, 21:01:01
I've put the disco for sale on Ebay.................I await the endless numpty questions

That was short lived,you not had it long have you ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 30 April 2013, 22:55:12
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 30 April 2013, 21:07:06
Quote from: doz on 30 April 2013, 21:01:01
I've put the disco for sale on Ebay.................I await the endless numpty questions

 ;D ;D ;D
What make is that disco mate :-\ :-\

Bell ends and you know you will get them!

You aint kidding  >:( >:( I know its got bad but didnt realize by how much  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 01 May 2013, 21:08:00
finally woke up!! scrapped 94 miggy manual-couldnt be asked to strip leather/blind etc so crushed it and my silver estate may be crushed on weekend due to electrickery problems-and I dont have time now as muim in sobell house now and got few days/weeks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 May 2013, 15:47:58
2.2 valeted inside & out all levels checked, our son has been using it over the last few weeks.Covered about 2,500 miles returned unmarked.. 2.6 all wheelarches jetwashed valet booked for tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 03 May 2013, 18:15:21
Full service on the auto box :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 03 May 2013, 18:18:24
Replaced worn exhaust rubbers - no more knocking!
T-Cutted out a few scratches.
Replaced breather pipe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 May 2013, 19:19:46
Hammered it around a bit yesterday 8)

Topped up the oil, coolant and screen wash ready for the weekend, and ordered two new tyres for it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 03 May 2013, 20:42:00
Had half the range rover dash out to replace the blend motor. not to bad a job but once you install the new motor and then look at all the bits on the back seat you soon realise it's gonna be sometime before you get back in the house  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 May 2013, 07:28:30
Quote from: doz on 03 May 2013, 20:42:00
Had half the range rover dash out to replace the blend motor. not to bad a job but once you install the new motor and then look at all the bits on the back seat you soon realise it's gonna be sometime before you get back in the house  :-[

Hope you found a home for those bits doz  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 May 2013, 10:34:32
Cleaned the alloys up , replaced a split air pipe  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2013, 10:53:30
Discovered that the 3.2's MOT runs out tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday! and having had a look round, I'll need to replace the front discs. Bugger >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 May 2013, 12:30:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 May 2013, 10:53:30
Discovered that the 3.2's MOT runs out tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday! and having had a look round, I'll need to replace the front discs. Bugger >:( >:( >:(
Take it in first thing on Tuesday, having phoned ahead, and chance an advisory :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 May 2013, 12:48:47
Pumped a tyre up , took me ten minutes swapping legs  :( knackered now  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2013, 12:51:53
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 May 2013, 12:30:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 May 2013, 10:53:30
Discovered that the 3.2's MOT runs out tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday! and having had a look round, I'll need to replace the front discs. Bugger >:( >:( >:(
Take it in first thing on Tuesday, having phoned ahead, and chance an advisory :-\

Cheers Al, I took them off to grind them, but the inside of both were bad (advisories last year), so I'll get them done (its my spare Omega anyway, so not a problem). :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 May 2013, 18:30:54
Gliptone'd the seats on Mrs VXL V6's estate and washed my 3.2. Fitted new lower rubber spoiler / splitter thingy to MV6 bumper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 05 May 2013, 21:13:25
Cam cover gaskets, thermostat, coolant temp sensor, degrease, the rest is probably obvious...

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/IMG_2185.jpg)

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/IMG_2189.jpg)

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/DSC_0028.jpg)
^ can you guess how this used to look?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2013, 23:02:01
What's that pedal on the left used for?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 May 2013, 01:51:28
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 May 2013, 23:02:01
What's that pedal on the left used for?
Stirring porridge  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 06 May 2013, 06:47:21
That's the "Scream if ya wanna go faster" pedal  :D

I'm also fitting a short-shift gear lever so there'll be no porridge stirring on this one  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 May 2013, 13:03:24
At last the radio let me enter the code after a timeout of about an hour  :) Now to dig out my cassettes in the loft ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 07 May 2013, 18:21:12
Done some remedial work on the headights..
O/S Before:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164032_zpsae2c8d25.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164039_zpsd108ed8a.jpg)
After:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172234_zpsa8edfbe0.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172241_zps1dd732e2.jpg)

N/S Before:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164051_zpsfa8db72b.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164058_zpsaefb572a.jpg)
After:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172251_zps100c9309.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172300_zpse3899bfd.jpg)

Still not perfect but a whole lot better.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 07 May 2013, 19:34:58
oil change and filter good stuff as shes just clocked 150000 nearly run in 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 May 2013, 19:59:50
Changed the Elite 3.2 front discs and pads, had the Runway Enduro XL 16's fitted the spare wheels for the TD, and fitted the wheels to the Elite for its MOT on Saturday, as the Eagle F1's are a bit worn on the outside edge. Strange this, as I've only done 3K since I went to WIM. ???
On the test run discovered that the rear blind has stopped working. Bugger, something else to fix! >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: CaptainZok on 07 May 2013, 21:08:55
Wandering round a barn in Kidsgrove seeing how many car bits I could stash in my jacket before Pinky clocked me. ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2013, 23:11:30
Quote from: CaptainZok on 07 May 2013, 21:08:55
Wandering round a barn in Kidsgrove seeing how many car bits I could stash in my jacket before Pinky clocked me. ;D ;D
If you make a cup of Tea, take your own milk.... the one down there has developed into a new lifeform!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 May 2013, 23:13:58
Quote from: CaptainZok on 07 May 2013, 21:08:55
Wandering round a barn in Kidsgrove seeing how many car bits I could stash in my jacket before Pinky clocked me. ;D ;D

I bet you were walking a bit funny afterwards. :o

All the bits in your pockets couldn't have helped either. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 May 2013, 23:17:05
Picked up the 3.2 Elite....

What did you use on those headlights Murph ? ..
Did the 2.2s with a 3M kit good results but on very close inspection fine scratch swirls are visible  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 07 May 2013, 23:32:35
800 grit wet & dry then a mop with medium compound.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 08 May 2013, 19:54:05
   MOT today Passed :y  Couple of advisory's Misting (slight) rear shock and discoloured rear indicators  :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 09 May 2013, 16:52:46
Quote from: Murph on 07 May 2013, 18:21:12
Done some remedial work on the headights..
O/S Before:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164032_zpsae2c8d25.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164039_zpsd108ed8a.jpg)
After:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172234_zpsa8edfbe0.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172241_zps1dd732e2.jpg)

N/S Before:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164051_zpsfa8db72b.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_164058_zpsaefb572a.jpg)
After:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172251_zps100c9309.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/Mega/20130507_172300_zpse3899bfd.jpg)

Still not perfect but a whole lot better.
come and do mine ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 09 May 2013, 22:18:54
Better still, pop over here and I'll do them for you!  ;D
I just got a better mop head, some coarser compound and some 1500 grit paper so I'm ready for round two!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2013, 00:40:49
Finally got two new front tyres, so all 4 wheels match again 8)

Must remember to wash it now ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 10 May 2013, 01:12:00
Shuuuuu. Don't tell anybody but today i did bugger all to cars. Non of em broke. Now that's a first for a long long time  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 10 May 2013, 12:20:56
Slacker!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 May 2013, 17:08:48
Matched a front tyre up on the front , fixed 2 non operational number plate lights and one rear brake light bulb ... Gave up on the removal of the front headlight  ::) Replaced a breather pipe .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 10 May 2013, 18:03:40
Quote from: Murph on 09 May 2013, 22:18:54
Better still, pop over here and I'll do them for you!  ;D
I just got a better mop head, some coarser compound and some 1500 grit paper so I'm ready for round two!
if it wasn't so far i would  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 May 2013, 00:24:44
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 10 May 2013, 18:03:40
Quote from: Murph on 09 May 2013, 22:18:54
Better still, pop over here and I'll do them for you!  ;D
I just got a better mop head, some coarser compound and some 1500 grit paper so I'm ready for round two!
[/quote]if it wasn't so far i would  ;D ;D ;D

Its only 200 miles , will only take you an hour in that 2.2  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 May 2013, 10:23:01
Painted the tyres  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 May 2013, 14:00:16
Quote from: Emd on 11 May 2013, 10:23:01
Painted the tyres  :)
not in magnolia ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 May 2013, 14:28:08
Probably ::) highlighted with pink accents no less ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 May 2013, 14:32:33
Quote from: ex taxi al on 11 May 2013, 14:28:08
Probably ::) highlighted with pink accents no less ;D
ooooher  :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 11 May 2013, 14:37:12
Got my headlight washerjets working. First time in 7 years
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 May 2013, 14:39:35
Quote from: pauls on 11 May 2013, 14:37:12
Got my headlight washerjets working. First time in 7 years
no point in rushing things eh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 May 2013, 16:44:51
Quote from: symes on 11 May 2013, 14:00:16
Quote from: Emd on 11 May 2013, 10:23:01
Painted the tyres  :)
not in magnolia ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Old fashioned paint on tyre black  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 May 2013, 16:23:40
Used 2 bottles of de-greaser on the engine bay and hosed all off then some detailing before my back caved in  ;D Then it rained  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 May 2013, 16:34:00
changed all rubbers on injectors-petrol all over engine -at least its clean ;D Now no petrol spraying all over the engine :y Horrible job and would not do again with trumpets on engine-easier to remove whole thing-live and learn eh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 May 2013, 18:04:54
Looked at a 2.6 Elite, was a good honest car but just hasn't ticked all the boxes for me... best one i've seen yet though.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dazzerM on 12 May 2013, 18:09:01
Cleaned it, another coat of sealant, de misted headlights with toothpaste, removed rear light for new one  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 12 May 2013, 18:12:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 May 2013, 18:04:54
Looked at a 2.6 Elite, was a good honest car but just hasn't ticked all the boxes for me... best one i've seen yet though.  :'(

Theres a couple on gumtree at the moment.....estates tho, i was looking at......

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vauxhall-omega-estate-25v6-elite/1017940019

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vauxhall-omega-26-elite-estate-met-grey-52-reg--fully-loaded/1018160554



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 May 2013, 18:18:16
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 12 May 2013, 18:12:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 May 2013, 18:04:54
Looked at a 2.6 Elite, was a good honest car but just hasn't ticked all the boxes for me... best one i've seen yet though.  :'(

Theres a couple on gumtree at the moment.....estates tho, i was looking at......

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vauxhall-omega-estate-25v6-elite/1017940019

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vauxhall-omega-26-elite-estate-met-grey-52-reg--fully-loaded/1018160554

Your safe, I'm looking for a saloon! Proving difficult to get the right interior trim and paint combination with low enough miles.
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Post by: pirate on 12 May 2013, 18:47:47
turned of traction put her in sport mod and did some dounuts just for the hell of it,slightly damp out there just the job,makes a change for the over 50,s to misbehave,ye bloody ha.  youngsters faces when a 2 ton estate starts misbehaving priceless :D
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Post by: allen25 on 13 May 2013, 19:56:17
Handbrake adjustment today ready for MOT. Got a feeling I may have front wheel bearings to do to pass!
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Post by: Figureman52 on 13 May 2013, 20:26:15
Cleaned breathers and changed HBV. :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 May 2013, 21:44:58
Washed it 8)

Of course it's lashed it down since ::)
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Post by: martin42 on 14 May 2013, 13:51:44
Called insurance company,new windscreen being fitted monday,and they are fitting a heated screen instead of the normal 1 i have,so searching for a loom,replacement boot carpet brought and fitted,other little bits from scrappy fitted,and new tyre,busy morning,now lets hope it passes the mot next tuesday  :)
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Post by: albitz on 14 May 2013, 13:53:37
Never heard of a heated Omega screen. :-\
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Post by: albitz on 14 May 2013, 13:55:13
Changed the coolant,leaky rad drain tap,air filter and cabin filter.Was going to do oil & filter but its started raining.
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Post by: ozzycat on 14 May 2013, 14:18:45
Quote from: Albitz on 14 May 2013, 13:55:13
Changed the coolant,leaky rad drain tap,air filter and cabin filter.Was going to do oil & filter but its started raining.
so its your fault its raining then albitz :D :D :D :D got to blame somebody :D :D :D :P :P
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 May 2013, 14:22:03
Quote from: Albitz on 14 May 2013, 13:53:37
Never heard of a heated Omega screen. :-\
Be for an Escrot convertible me thinks ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 14 May 2013, 15:03:20
Quote from: Albitz on 14 May 2013, 13:53:37
Never heard of a heated Omega screen. :-\

 ::) ;D ;D
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Post by: albitz on 14 May 2013, 17:13:53
Ahhhhh,I see. ;D
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Post by: doz on 14 May 2013, 19:20:11
Found out I've got a wonky wheel  :( So it's either buy new tyres for the 17's or get the 18" wheel fixed. I'm going for the latter
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Post by: omega3000 on 15 May 2013, 15:04:59
Got it all dirty driving to northampton  :( Traffic is a real nightmare at 9am  >:( Police presence all over the place stopping cars , wonder what all that was about ? Kept to the speed limit  ::)
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Post by: doz on 15 May 2013, 15:27:52
Took my egg wheel to be made round again. Hopefully back before the weekend
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Post by: albitz on 16 May 2013, 14:31:04
Oil & filter change on Omega,then the same on the Cavalier.
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Post by: jonny2112 on 16 May 2013, 16:05:41
Made the most of a day off when swmbo was out with a friend, and it was nice out for a change  :)

Gave the inside a good clean - leather, carpet, trim, and fitted my new mats.
Also fixed the slight issue with my radio fascia and the cassette deck problem.
Washed and cleaned outside. Would have liked to polish and wax it maybe, but am heading out tonight.
I'm gonna ROCK  :D
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Post by: omega3000 on 16 May 2013, 18:18:16
Not me but martin fitted the down pipe flexi and cat all in one jobbie , then i fitted the new ash tray mechanism and got rid of the cup holders for a shelf  :)
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Post by: symes on 16 May 2013, 20:12:33
changed center steering bar/steering wheel / throttle cable all in 1 hour-love iar tools :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2013, 21:05:00
Drove my beloved Silver Bullet for the first time in ages. What a lovely car to drive it is.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 May 2013, 21:11:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 May 2013, 21:05:00
Drove my beloved Silver Bullet for the first time in ages. What a lovely car to drive it is.
Mrs TB will be kicking off about the fuel economy again then ::)
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Post by: Kammy on 16 May 2013, 21:44:57
Finished removing the interior. All seats, carpets, dash air bags etc are out. I've seen how much insulation has been put in the car which is obv why it was so good at hiding the diesel noise. I'm not sure if this was on all omega's or just the elite.

Kam
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Post by: mav1508 on 17 May 2013, 06:51:12
Quote from: CaptainZok on 28 April 2011, 21:48:10
Sat in the sun and looked at it. ;D
i did the same thing.. :y just sat contemplating taking out my centre console insert ready for refurb ;)
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Post by: omega3000 on 17 May 2013, 14:24:38
Put some treacle in a tin in it , then italian tune up ... New exhaust sounds really nice  :)
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Post by: ozzycat on 17 May 2013, 14:37:08
Quote from: Emd on 17 May 2013, 14:24:38
Put some treacle in a tin in it , then italian tune up ... New exhaust sounds really nice  :)
what golden or black treacle ;D ;D
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 17 May 2013, 14:41:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 May 2013, 21:05:00
Drove my beloved Silver Bullet for the first time in ages. What a lovely car to drive it is.

everytime I get in omega and drive it , I have the same feeling :) :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 May 2013, 14:41:43
Quote from: ozzycat on 17 May 2013, 14:37:08
Quote from: Emd on 17 May 2013, 14:24:38
Put some treacle in a tin in it , then italian tune up ... New exhaust sounds really nice  :)
what golden or black treacle ;D ;D
I use maple syrup :y much smoother ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 17 May 2013, 14:45:17
Quote from: ozzycat on 17 May 2013, 14:37:08
Quote from: Emd on 17 May 2013, 14:24:38
Put some treacle in a tin in it , then italian tune up ... New exhaust sounds really nice  :)
what golden or black treacle ;D ;D

Clear treacle not for eating  :P

Got some on me fingers , its slippery stuff almost silicone feel . After the full service last weekend i thought i would treat it . Sounds fruity  ;)
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Post by: doz on 17 May 2013, 17:44:59
Got my now round wheel back however they lost the tyre off it. What a shame they had to give a brand new spanker Pirelli Rosso.
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2013, 18:47:07
Quote from: ex taxi al on 16 May 2013, 21:11:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 May 2013, 21:05:00
Drove my beloved Silver Bullet for the first time in ages. What a lovely car to drive it is.
Mrs TB will be kicking off about the fuel economy again then ::)
She did. She had to fill it today  :-[

Still, there is a Morrisons selling LPG a couple of miles from where she works, so that 6ppl will make up for it ::)
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Post by: albitz on 17 May 2013, 19:11:30
Sat in it outside tescos while swmbo was shopping.Got bored so had a look at my LPG fillup records.Realised I have only driven it 1000 miles since the beginning of this year. :o
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 May 2013, 20:42:07
Decided that the loose LPG tank had rotated far enough when it was reading empty after 100 miles, so rotated it back where it belongs and tightened the tank straps. ::)
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Post by: MV6Matt on 18 May 2013, 06:54:21
Got the last bulb in the climate control in and found out ways of manoeuvring the vast amounts of redundant wiring so I could get the H/U back in. :-X
Just need the new climate shroud (from Jon) and the reverse camera monitor wired in and I'm done! ;)

Matthew

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Post by: VXL V6 on 18 May 2013, 13:01:37
Oil and filter, coolant top up, brake pipes greased, handbrake adjusted and exhaust rubbers replaced on Mrs VXL's estate. O/S track rod has a little play in it and front discs and pads required soon.... question is, do I fit one of the sets of OEM pads i've got with new discs or TC ones.....

 
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Post by: Rog on 18 May 2013, 14:21:11
Took recently acquired MV6 to Tesco for a mini-valet   ::)

YES, I'm a lazy B$"$%&rd   ;)
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Post by: Iain on 18 May 2013, 15:51:56
Well this morning I stood looking at it for some 10 mins! Man it's good to own a Miggy again! Especially this one! What a credit to its previous owner  :y
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Post by: symes on 18 May 2013, 17:59:19
couldn't be asked to do front wheel bearing so changed whole hub-took about an hour so not too bad eh :y and before you say yes camber and tracking spot on-easy enough when you got the gear :y
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Post by: albitz on 18 May 2013, 19:29:16
Drove it to a prearranged location to use it to tow a 3.2 elite from there to another location.
Other party wasnt at agreed meet up point.He had decided to wait somewhere nearby which would be easier for me to find. He rang and texted me to let me know,but my phone battery was completely dead so we couldnt contact each other.We then went round in circles trying to find each other,which eventually we did.
Got to where the 3.2 was and opened the boot to get the A frame out.It then became apparent that I had left two of the three parts of it in my shed,so the car wasnt going anywhere.
Albsiemers strikes again.  :-[ ::) ;D
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 May 2013, 19:51:51
Quote from: Albitz on 18 May 2013, 19:29:16
Drove it to a prearranged location to use it to tow a 3.2 elite from there to another location.
Other party wasnt at agreed meet up point.He had decided to wait somewhere nearby which would be easier for me to find. He rang and texted me to let me know,but my phone battery was completely dead so we couldnt contact each other.We then went round in circles trying to find each other,which eventually we did.
Got to where the 3.2 was and opened the boot to get the A frame out.It then became apparent that I had left two of the three parts of it in my shed,so the car wasnt going anywhere.
Albsiemers strikes again.  :-[ ::) ;D

I always carry a backup battery, when I use net and 3G , batteries cant keep long.. and it can cause lots of problems for those occasions :-\
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Post by: albitz on 18 May 2013, 19:55:59
I have nw decided an in car chrger is vital. :y ;D
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Post by: CaptainZok on 18 May 2013, 20:06:17
Quote from: Albitz on 18 May 2013, 19:55:59
I have nw decided an in car chrger is vital. :y ;D
As is the rest of the A frame if you're going to use it. ;D ;D
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Post by: symes on 18 May 2013, 20:12:39
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: albitz on 18 May 2013, 20:19:41
Zok seems to be absent but appears from nowhere when theres a p1sstaking opportunity. ::) ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 18 May 2013, 20:20:26
Quote
opened the boot to get the A frame out.It then became apparent that I had left two of the three parts of it in my shed

 ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Post by: symes on 18 May 2013, 20:20:58
Quote from: Albitz on 18 May 2013, 20:19:41
Zok seems to be absent but appears from nowhere when theres a p1sstaking opportunity. ::) ;D
Hiding behind curtains ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: CaptainZok on 18 May 2013, 20:27:05
Quote from: Albitz on 18 May 2013, 20:19:41
Zok seems to be absent but appears from nowhere when theres a p1sstaking opportunity. ::) ;D
But you make it so easy owd lad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bigtow on 18 May 2013, 20:43:36
got another years MOT on my mv6 with the same advisory as last year osr park brake effort low . i fitted a new hand brake cable and adjusted the shoes as per the guide so i am at a loss as to whats causing the problem but i have a year to fix it lol
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 May 2013, 21:28:59
New Dis pack and HBV. Cured the misfire and hopefully the coolant leak!  :y

Also gave the old girl a bit of a talking to, along the lines of "...if you mess me about much more you'll be headed for the crusher me girl!!" :(  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 May 2013, 23:11:26
Quote from: bigtow on 18 May 2013, 20:43:36
got another years MOT on my mv6 with the same advisory as last year osr park brake effort low . i fitted a new hand brake cable and adjusted the shoes as per the guide so i am at a loss as to whats causing the problem but i have a year to fix it lol
The operating lever mechanism is probably part seized.

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/guides/servicing_rear_brakes/IMG_0530.jpg)
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Post by: symes on 19 May 2013, 10:22:00
Quote from: Andy H on 18 May 2013, 23:11:26
Quote from: bigtow on 18 May 2013, 20:43:36
got another years MOT on my mv6 with the same advisory as last year osr park brake effort low . i fitted a new hand brake cable and adjusted the shoes as per the guide so i am at a loss as to whats causing the problem but i have a year to fix it lol
The operating lever mechanism is probably part seized.

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/guides/servicing_rear_brakes/IMG_0530.jpg)
Definitely partially seized--strip down and wire brush then put together wack some copper grease on it-job done :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2013, 17:27:47
Was allowed to do 95 miles in my MV6 today. What a car ::)
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Post by: symes on 19 May 2013, 19:20:11
fittes replacement central locking solenoid into back door-only been broke for 2 years-no point rushing eh  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 20 May 2013, 19:49:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2013, 17:27:47
Was allowed to do 95 miles in my MV6 today. What a car ::)
Covered nearly 200 miles in the TD yesterday (Sun) visiting the Spring Fair at the Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells.

Outward via the Brecon Beacons and home via the Sugar Loaf and Towy Valley. Fantastic scenery throughout both journeys! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 20 May 2013, 19:54:30
Changed the engine oil/filter on the TD.

Got four 5-litre cans of GM 10/40 semi-synthetic for £48.28 inc; from my friendly Vx bloke! ;)
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Post by: pirate on 20 May 2013, 20:05:56
re painted front splitter as big stone chip,checked round body work,tar spots removed,re blacked body trim, looked smashing till it ained last night covered in crap now,think the sahara was in the rain .
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Post by: slowboy on 21 May 2013, 16:11:11
collected paper :D
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Post by: albitz on 21 May 2013, 17:24:32
Been stripping a load of parts of my 3.0 breaker car before it goes to get weighed in soon. Was in two minds whether to take the heads off or leave them on decided to whip them off in the end. The one thing left to do is get under it and remove any suspension/steering parts etc I want to take off.Tempted to pull of wishbones,newish rear springs and a quite a few other parts,but then have the problem of how to get on moved onto the beaver tail truck which usually takes the shell away for me.
Decisions,decisions. ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 22 May 2013, 11:18:55
Called the AA out last night as the M3 decided it only wanted to use five out of six cylinders and fail to idle. Hoping it's just a coil pack but that resulted in a ride on a demountable all the way home.

This morning I reversed the Omega into a concrete pillar in the office car park so there's now a big scuff on the bumper and rear quarter.

It's going to be one of those weeks..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2013, 11:47:01
Quote from: bigtow on 18 May 2013, 20:43:36
got another years MOT on my mv6 with the same advisory as last year osr park brake effort low . i fitted a new hand brake cable and adjusted the shoes as per the guide so i am at a loss as to whats causing the problem but i have a year to fix it lol

Just adjusted the shoes as per the guide or did you follow the full guide.

Also was the handbrake cable slack when the shoes were adjusted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 22 May 2013, 13:03:44
post man brought me a little present for the cabby,and now retro fitted heated screen loom and heater washer jet loom,now just got to get the windscreen fitted today,and still waiting for heated front/rear screen switch  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 May 2013, 13:08:18
Quote from: martin42 on 22 May 2013, 13:03:44
post man brought me a little present for the cabby,and now retro fitted heated screen loom and heater washer jet loom,now just got to get the windscreen fitted today,and still waiting for heated front/rear screen switch  :y

An ICV  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 May 2013, 16:23:31
Had a faulty aircon valve swapped out. Changed the wiper mech and motor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 22 May 2013, 16:35:31
Just had windscreen fitted by the AA ,very good and experianced fitter who knew what he was doing,now have heated screen and a genuine ford screen seal  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 May 2013, 17:01:47
Got the Insignia Oil changed for £20 at the dealers today, I provided oil and filter, used my Masterfit Voucher. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 May 2013, 10:12:10
Quote from: Auto Addict on 22 May 2013, 17:01:47
Got the Insignia Oil changed for £20 at the dealers today, I provided oil and filter, used my Masterfit Voucher. :y
Good to hear that there are still some sensible, cooperative dealers out there :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 May 2013, 10:15:40
Getting a bit fed up with people pulling out in front of me at junctions/on motorways etc, so have upgraded the horn with a nice 100W/122db Whelen jobbie 8)

Before anyone jumps up and down, it is set to Airhorn, and is completely incapable of making any other noises without rewiring :y

It should make all those people who have abbreviated the Mirror Signal Manoeuvre routine to Manoeuvre think twice ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 May 2013, 17:56:08
Sounds like this... http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JR2VM9IKVlY  (http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JR2VM9IKVlY)

 ::)
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Post by: henryd on 24 May 2013, 18:08:05
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 May 2013, 17:56:08
Sounds like this... http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JR2VM9IKVlY  (http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JR2VM9IKVlY)

 ::)

Suppose this will be you now ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kDORB3vR8s
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 24 May 2013, 18:45:05
mate just fixed my leaking rad . with a soldering iron. so no leak now :y :y :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 24 May 2013, 19:35:43
Trying to overtake a steam engine that caused a mile long tail back  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 May 2013, 20:13:56
Quote from: henryd on 24 May 2013, 18:08:05
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 May 2013, 17:56:08
Sounds like this... http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JR2VM9IKVlY  (http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=JR2VM9IKVlY)

 ::)

Suppose this will be you now ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kDORB3vR8s
;D ;D ;D.. :-X
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Post by: biggriffin on 25 May 2013, 22:10:07
 fitted new exhaust, changed oil in gear box, even using a pit and a proper drain tray still got an armfull,but nice smoooth gear changes now, :) if time tomorrow fit new front pads. ;)
 next job once i get the bosses welded in,is to fit the 3.0L down pipes,then the wishbones,poly bushes and droplinks. :-X
 
 
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 10:05:48
Drove the MV6 again. I love it. I just instantly feel at home, once foot is readjusted for TC pads.

Then had a lack of talent moment. 'dangle berries'.
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Post by: aaronjb on 26 May 2013, 15:51:05
Put a new ignition coil on no 5 cylinder and put new spark plugs in, back to six cylinders again now ready for Rockingham next weekend.

Then spent two hours fighting with the meadow I call a back garden ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 26 May 2013, 16:22:57
Changed Lambda sensor-code 89-Lucky I had 1 amongst all my junk parts  :D :y :y
And washed the car again--got to lay down for a while as Twice in a year now :D Next thing is mot on Tuesday-that should be good for a laugh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 26 May 2013, 16:51:25
Removed a newish pair of KYB springs from my current breaker to fit to my own car,due to another broken spring,courtesy of our crater ridden roads. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 26 May 2013, 17:09:20
Quote from: Albitz on 26 May 2013, 16:51:25
Removed a newish pair of KYB springs from my current breaker to fit to my own car,due to another broken spring,courtesy of our crater ridden roads. >:(
Must be lucky, never suffered with a busted spring on any of my Omegas :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 26 May 2013, 17:30:56
Quote from: RobG on 26 May 2013, 17:09:20
Quote from: Albitz on 26 May 2013, 16:51:25
Removed a newish pair of KYB springs from my current breaker to fit to my own car,due to another broken spring,courtesy of our crater ridden roads. >:(
Must be lucky, never suffered with a busted spring on any of my Omegas :)

Yep - lucky Rob ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 26 May 2013, 17:36:17
Put a C/L pain in the ass motor in for the second time and at last i am back to opening the car on the push button. :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 26 May 2013, 17:37:19
Checked pads fine. Whilst checking pads noticed small drips o water on floor had a nose and bottom hose wet so changed hose and new jubbilees, then fitted irmescher front grill,hooverd interior. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2013, 17:37:42
Quote from: RobG on 26 May 2013, 17:09:20
Quote from: Albitz on 26 May 2013, 16:51:25
Removed a newish pair of KYB springs from my current breaker to fit to my own car,due to another broken spring,courtesy of our crater ridden roads. >:(
Must be lucky, never suffered with a busted spring on any of my Omegas :)

Very lucky! On my 3rd pair on 2.2  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 May 2013, 17:38:14
Quote from: bigtimecube on 26 May 2013, 17:36:17
Put a C/L pain in the ass motor in for the second time and at last i am back to opening the car on the push button. :y
knew i had another job to do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 26 May 2013, 18:01:26
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2013, 17:37:42
Quote from: RobG on 26 May 2013, 17:09:20
Quote from: Albitz on 26 May 2013, 16:51:25
Removed a newish pair of KYB springs from my current breaker to fit to my own car,due to another broken spring,courtesy of our crater ridden roads. >:(
Must be lucky, never suffered with a busted spring on any of my Omegas :)

Very lucky! On my 3rd pair on 2.2  ;D
Miss Daisy suffering broken springs. Unheard of ;D ;D :)
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Post by: mmcg on 26 May 2013, 18:02:06
Drivers door check strap bush replaced and track rod 2.2 dti estate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 May 2013, 18:09:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 10:05:48
Drove the MV6 again. I love it. I just instantly feel at home, once foot is readjusted for TC pads.

Then had a lack of talent moment. 'dangle berries'.

Oops :-\ does Mrs TB know and did she laugh ::) more to the point, can you fix it?
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Post by: Murph on 26 May 2013, 18:41:21
Replaced droplinks and got the car loaded for a 450 mile round trip to pick up another Carlton tomorrow.
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Post by: Seth on 26 May 2013, 18:59:20
Changed the engine oil/filter on our trusty VW Caddy van. ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 19:16:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 May 2013, 18:09:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 10:05:48
Drove the MV6 again. I love it. I just instantly feel at home, once foot is readjusted for TC pads.

Then had a lack of talent moment. 'dangle berries'.

Oops :-\ does Mrs TB know and did she laugh ::) more to the point, can you fix it?
Aye, she saw. She muttered something about I'd rant at her if she'd done that. Which is probably true ;D

I should look at it really, but can't be arsed  :-[.
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Post by: symes on 26 May 2013, 19:26:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 19:16:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 May 2013, 18:09:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 10:05:48
Drove the MV6 again. I love it. I just instantly feel at home, once foot is readjusted for TC pads.

Then had a lack of talent moment. 'dangle berries'.

Oops :-\ does Mrs TB know and did she laugh ::) more to the point, can you fix it?
Aye, she saw. She muttered something about I'd rant at her if she'd done that. Which is probably true ;D

I should look at it really, but can't be arsed  :-[.
Yes you should mate :y
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Post by: albitz on 26 May 2013, 19:50:07
Quote from: RobG on 26 May 2013, 18:01:26
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2013, 17:37:42
Quote from: RobG on 26 May 2013, 17:09:20
Quote from: Albitz on 26 May 2013, 16:51:25
Removed a newish pair of KYB springs from my current breaker to fit to my own car,due to another broken spring,courtesy of our crater ridden roads. >:(
Must be lucky, never suffered with a busted spring on any of my Omegas :)

Very lucky! On my 3rd pair on 2.2  ;D
Miss Daisy suffering broken springs. Unheard of ;D ;D :)

Had both break on my p/fl Omega,and this is the second on this one.Roads around here are falling into a shocking state of disrepair.
One of the disadvantages of living out in the sticks I suppose.
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Post by: symes on 26 May 2013, 19:52:46
We should all get monster trucks ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 May 2013, 21:03:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 19:16:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 May 2013, 18:09:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 10:05:48
Drove the MV6 again. I love it. I just instantly feel at home, once foot is readjusted for TC pads.

Then had a lack of talent moment. 'dangle berries'.

Oops :-\ does Mrs TB know and did she laugh ::) more to the point, can you fix it?
Aye, she saw. She muttered something about I'd rant at her if she'd done that. Which is probably true ;D

I should look at it really, but can't be arsed  :-[.

A job for tomorrow while St Ella is chilling in the fridge :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 22:01:22
I'm not that concerned, it was a silly little scrape. I've lived here 12 years, and that drainpipe has always been there  :-[ ;D
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Post by: symes on 26 May 2013, 22:13:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 22:01:22
I'm not that concerned, it was a silly little scrape. I've lived here 12 years, and that drainpipe has always been there  :-[ ;D
Oh thought it all went a bit pete tong mate-so its a graze then-had visions of doom an gloom--Glad it's not mate :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 26 May 2013, 22:55:20
Quote from: Murph on 26 May 2013, 18:41:21
Replaced droplinks and got the car loaded for a 450 mile round trip to pick up another Carlton tomorrow.

Is that a project for the road or just destined for spares  ;)
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Post by: Murph on 27 May 2013, 00:01:13
It will be going back on the road.
There's no engine or gearbox fitted ATM but we have a donor vehicle ready.
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 11:47:33
Quote from: symes on 26 May 2013, 22:13:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 22:01:22
I'm not that concerned, it was a silly little scrape. I've lived here 12 years, and that drainpipe has always been there  :-[ ;D
Oh thought it all went a bit pete tong mate-so its a graze then-had visions of doom an gloom--Glad it's not mate :y
Nah, the Silver Bullet is far to predictable for those kinds of shinnanigans
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Post by: symes on 27 May 2013, 12:01:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 11:47:33
Quote from: symes on 26 May 2013, 22:13:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 22:01:22
I'm not that concerned, it was a silly little scrape. I've lived here 12 years, and that drainpipe has always been there  :-[ ;D
Oh thought it all went a bit pete tong mate-so its a graze then-had visions of doom an gloom--Glad it's not mate :y
Nah, the Silver Bullet is far to predictable for those kinds of shinnanigans
:) :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: albitz on 27 May 2013, 16:25:22
Changed the rear springs.Took 40 minutes start to finish to do the first one and 25 minutes to do the second.First time I did the job (about 5 years ago) it took me nearly all day.Its nice to know Im getting better at something,as Im definitely getting worse at most things. ;D

I knew the o/s spring was broken in two halfs but also discovered the top coil broken off the n/s one when I removed it.No wonder the car had been handling extremely strangely recently. ::)
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Post by: Elite Pete on 27 May 2013, 16:39:25
Nothing really, just put petrol in the old Rover and drive it. It's getting a bit boring and I think I need a project ::)
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Post by: Steve B on 27 May 2013, 17:16:55
Put another C/L motor in pass side.. all doors working now..magic  :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:09:38
Reckon the damage will polish out.

No idea about the car, not bothered looking at that ::)
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Post by: tunnie on 27 May 2013, 19:17:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:09:38
Reckon the damage will polish out.

No idea about the car, not bothered looking at that ::)

Damage, on what?
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:23:21
Quote from: tunnie on 27 May 2013, 19:17:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:09:38
Reckon the damage will polish out.

No idea about the car, not bothered looking at that ::)

Damage, on what?
On what I hit, silly arse ;D
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Post by: dbug on 27 May 2013, 19:41:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:23:21
Quote from: tunnie on 27 May 2013, 19:17:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:09:38
Reckon the damage will polish out.

No idea about the car, not bothered looking at that ::)

Damage, on what?
On what I hit, silly arse ;D

Never tried polishing a drainpipe - suggest fine wet and dry followed by cutting compound (G2), then waxed.  Good luck with it Jaime :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:57:41
Quote from: dbug on 27 May 2013, 19:41:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:23:21
Quote from: tunnie on 27 May 2013, 19:17:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2013, 19:09:38
Reckon the damage will polish out.

No idea about the car, not bothered looking at that ::)

Damage, on what?
On what I hit, silly arse ;D

Never tried polishing a drainpipe - suggest fine wet and dry followed by cutting compound (G2), then waxed.  Good luck with it Jaime :y
Its plastic, and I have some of that plastic polish - though t-cut would do it. :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 27 May 2013, 20:11:58
Quote from: Murph on 27 May 2013, 00:01:13
It will be going back on the road.
There's no engine or gearbox fitted ATM but we have a donor vehicle ready.

Nice one , not many carltons around here if any at all  :( Wish i kept my 2.0 manual cdx  :(
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Post by: symes on 27 May 2013, 21:48:30
I had 3.0 gsi auto :y
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Post by: Murph on 27 May 2013, 22:17:32
I still have one of those!  :y
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Post by: Murph on 27 May 2013, 22:28:32
Took it on a road trip!
5.30 AM start, home for 9.30 PM.
455 miles in all to bring this back from East Yorks.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/HPB/20130527_193423_zps5f841130.jpg)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/daymurphy/HPB/20130527_143458_zpsf2a45cbf.jpg)

Well pleased with the car's performance today - faultless!




For once   ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 27 May 2013, 23:46:23
Nice , never owned a carlton estate but i know there were many about with high mileages and no faults ... like i said to you mine had only done about 120000 miles of which i did about 30000 of , then sold it for an omega  ::) ;D then about 20 cars later bought another omega  ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 27 May 2013, 23:47:24
Looks like the Carlton has Omega alloys PFL CDX if i'm not mistaken.. Looks nice  :y
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Post by: Vamps on 28 May 2013, 00:02:32
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 27 May 2013, 23:47:24
Looks like the Carlton has Omega alloys PFL CDX if i'm not mistaken.. Looks nice  :y

We had those wheels on a R reg 2.0L Auto GLS Estate.......... :y
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Post by: Murph on 28 May 2013, 13:06:55
Yeah my MFL CDX had them originally too.
The Carlton is pretty rough looking but a friend of ours has recently broken one in the same colour so panels shouldn't be a problem.
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Post by: omega3000 on 28 May 2013, 13:54:18
Quote from: Murph on 28 May 2013, 13:06:55
Yeah my MFL CDX had them originally too.
The Carlton is pretty rough looking but a friend of ours has recently broken one in the same colour so panels shouldn't be a problem.

Not keen on those alloys , i think the BBS alloys look nice what was on my old cdx  :y
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Post by: Murph on 28 May 2013, 13:58:25
Me neither - they were the first change I made.

The CDX lattices are nice but wrong for this one as it's a Diamond, so it will be having the correct alloys put back on.
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Post by: symes on 28 May 2013, 14:45:53
Took miggy for MOT today :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 May 2013, 20:20:48
Not my car exactly, but I was driving with my head up my yaris.

Got a truck stuck across an unfinished road on a building site trying to turn around somewhere that I really, really should have known better  :-[

Might post a pick if the forklift driver that liberated me stopped laughing long enough to put it on tinterweb :-\
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 May 2013, 10:35:47
 ;D Oh Al.. Please post pictures ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 May 2013, 18:52:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 May 2013, 10:35:47
;D Oh Al.. Please post pictures ;)

I will when I find it, but looked a bit like...

         [________] ::)
_____O/^^^^^^^^\O____

Well you get the idea ;D
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Post by: martin42 on 31 May 2013, 19:36:43
changed n/s rear wheel bearing on the cabby,as it started to rumble alot,umm found out why,idiot before who removed dust cap used a big screw driver,and left a nice sized dent in the cap so the elements got into the grease and liquefied it to water lol,new bearing replaced,cap dent hammered out and now fits a treat and the rumble has stopped,not bad for a 1st attempt at a bearing and less than an hour to do  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 June 2013, 16:29:49
Replaced a brake light bulb , thats my electrical course done  :(
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Post by: peter the butcher on 01 June 2013, 16:55:37
well I seem to have monday as a day off next week. So am going to wash and clean the 5 week old new miggy ( have only had it for 5 weeks  :) ) So a trip to get some polish and the usual cleaning utensils look on, n ut what a choice of polishes etc. Will prob just use what I had a few years ago, big bottle of Mer, lol

Peter
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Post by: Terbs on 01 June 2013, 17:42:59
Just put new rubbers on the backbox...got half a mile from home last night and it sounded like a drum band in the back... Thought the back half was falling off ;D

Bought five so I have spares £1.14 each at Euro Car Parts
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Post by: albitz on 01 June 2013, 17:56:21
Put half a litre of oil in the diff.I soon need to replace either the pinion seal or the diff itself.I have a spare diff from a 3.0,but its a different ratio,so not sure what to do at the moment. :-\
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Post by: Shackeng on 01 June 2013, 18:25:31
Quote from: Albitz on 01 June 2013, 17:56:21
Put half a litre of oil in the diff.I soon need to replace either the pinion seal or the diff itself.I have a spare diff from a 3.0,but its a different ratio,so not sure what to do at the moment. :-\

Talk to Entwood, an expert on diff swaps! :y
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Post by: albitz on 01 June 2013, 20:18:15
No problem with physically swapping it.Just unsure about the effect on performance,MPG etc. :-\
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Post by: adey2 on 01 June 2013, 20:21:43
put most the engine back together on elite, new everything and all genuine vaux, all timed up just got to put injector rail inthen recommision the lpg kit
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Post by: CaptainZok on 01 June 2013, 20:32:28
Supervised TG bailing out the coil packs and made a mental note to buy some new rubbers for the 135 bank.
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Post by: symes on 01 June 2013, 21:47:18
had 2 hours of struggling with drive chain on olivias landy- most impatient customer ever :) Tensioner now fitted(miggy v6 cam tensioner) now fitted and she was happy again :y
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Post by: sjc on 02 June 2013, 08:51:22
Finished the engine transplant and conversion from auto to manual.

Went to town on the engine, replaced all service items plus a few more.  Ditched EGR, SAI & air-con.

Took it for MOT, failed on cracked windscreen, all good otherwise.  Appointment with AutoGlass on Wed so will be fully road legal after that.

It's so good to be driving a manual again, loving hearing the engine properly instead of the horrible drone you get with the auto.

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/IMG_2304.jpg)

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/IMG_2305.jpg)

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/IMG_2307.jpg)
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Post by: pscocoa on 02 June 2013, 09:46:17
Daughter has Samsung Galaxy SII mobile phone which has never paired properly to Parrot CK3100 car phone - address book not transferring. So after putting latest Parrot Software (v5 ) on 3100 and a couple of pairing options explored, got it to work using the AT with Synchronisation option.

Now perfect with voice recognition as well.

Maybe of use to someone out there.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 02 June 2013, 12:51:57
Swapped oil pressure switch from my dead DTi to Mrs VXL's estate.
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Post by: omega3000 on 02 June 2013, 13:35:11
Just off to the kitchen to get a butter knife  ::)


To scoop out the headlight control box and switches  :-X
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Post by: tunnie on 02 June 2013, 20:03:07
Washed 3.2, 2.2 LPG & Elite Estate.

Fitted new front pads & discs to 2.2 LPG, sorted a slightly loose LPG pipe, check and topped up various fluids. Pollen filter check and inspect rear brakes to discover missing clip on rear pads.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2013-06-02%2015.48.00.jpg)
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Post by: adey2 on 02 June 2013, 23:50:38
got the elite running finally, still not 100% right and dont like lpg anymore, misfires like a good one on it, so it can run petrol and blow up for all i care, the mv6 took over the repair area and now is stripped ready for lpg fitment and new cambelt, also on to do list is find water leak, nope its not the hbv, think it more the thermostat housing or oil cooler plate as was wet in v when lid removed, the rocker gaskets on list too as noticed the nice houshold silicolne sealant thats been used on them
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Post by: jonny2112 on 03 June 2013, 12:22:04
Took it to local Vx and had the aircon done. They still hadn't the right tool for the pressure valve but used vice grips anyway. SEEMS to be ok so far  :-X

Unfortunately they wouldn't accept the £40 Masterfit voucher  >:(
Doesn't apply to aircon apparently though it doesn't state that. Gutted as this was the only reason I was getting it done right now, though I suppose I should have checked first.
I did get 25% discount for service club, but I might just drop Vx a quick email anyway.
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Post by: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 17:05:31
Cleaned and waxed it  :D
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Post by: ozzycat on 03 June 2013, 19:38:21
Quote from: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 17:05:31
Cleaned and waxed it  :D
what your head ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 21:01:07
Quote from: ozzycat on 03 June 2013, 19:38:21
Quote from: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 17:05:31
Cleaned and waxed it  :D
what your head ;D ;D ;D

 ::) I mite as well ...seagulls messed on it again  >:(
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Post by: ozzycat on 03 June 2013, 21:14:59
Quote from: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 21:01:07
Quote from: ozzycat on 03 June 2013, 19:38:21
Quote from: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 17:05:31
Cleaned and waxed it  :D
what your head ;D ;D ;D

 ::) I mite as well ...seagulls messed on it again  >:(
isnt that supose to be good luck :D :D :D :P :P
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Post by: symes on 03 June 2013, 21:46:08
Quote from: ozzycat on 03 June 2013, 21:14:59
Quote from: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 21:01:07
Quote from: ozzycat on 03 June 2013, 19:38:21
Quote from: Mr.Blobby on 03 June 2013, 17:05:31
Cleaned and waxed it  :D
what your head ;D ;D ;D

 ::) I mite as well ...seagulls messed on it again  >:(
isnt that supose to be good luck :D :D :D :P :P
just be glad elephant's cannot fly ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2013, 06:38:07
Turned over 100k miles.  :'(
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Post by: tunnie on 04 June 2013, 07:55:06
Yesterday, fitted new (to the car) pads on the 3.2 as the old ones self destructed. Bled brake fluid for some nice fresh stuff, also inspected rear brakes.

Got the 3.2's aircon gassed, no leaks apparently. Shall see  ::)

Took Estate around to little fatties. Attempted to replicate cooling problem MotherT had, could not do it, cooling fans working as it should. ECU temp as close as it should be to dash gauge, so all well there.

Earlier I did decided to change coolant anyway, run it up to temp with coolant cap off, just to get any possible air out.
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Post by: aaronjb on 04 June 2013, 12:19:05
Friday I did the rear pads & discs on the M3 and decided that I'd like to have words with whoever decided to route the rear pad wear sensor cable where they did, the numpty (impossible to renew the sensor without removing half the undertrays and wheel arch liner!). Also, instructions lie when they say 'tap the disc with a soft faced mallet to dislodge it' and I should know by now that what they really mean is 'wind on a load of tension with a three legged hub puller and then pound it with a rubber mallet until it flies off the car at great speed and with great force'.

Saturday the M3, Omega and Micra all got washed and I nearly died of sun stroke. I also finally took the winter tyres off the Omega and discovered they were going very bald on the inside at the front; I take this as a hint that I really need to do the wishbones and get a geo before I go through the summer tyres as well. :'(

Sunday I took the M3 up to Rockingham to drive the International Super Sportscar Long layout which was fantastic fun, very technical and challenging and, for the high speed banked corner, scary knowing the only thing to catch you if you run out of talent is a concrete wall. I got overtaken by a set of three Radical SR3s a lot and discovered that I am very poor since I can't seem to afford to take my 911 GT3 to track on a trailer towed by a brand new 335d Touring, nor am I towing my stripped, caged & prepped 328i with £50ks worth of mobile home  :'( ;D

Here's a photo of one of those blasted Radicals about to overtake three of us..
(http://i40.tinypic.com/692r0z.jpg)
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Post by: pauls on 04 June 2013, 17:47:21
Cleaned the breathers today and did a "webby the bear" sprayed carb cleaner into my right eye. F@#k that hurts. A hour later mopping my headlight and got a lump of g3 in my left eye I now have two bloodshot eyes.
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 04 June 2013, 17:57:27
Fitted a pair of converted 3ltr cats to the mv6
Runs better too  :y
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Post by: symes on 04 June 2013, 21:17:39
put recon calipers on -love those inboard brakes-easy when car up on ramps  :y tomorow whip engine out to fit new heads/lifters/cam  :y and while bay clear will change steering idler  :y
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Post by: Ryan1983 on 05 June 2013, 08:24:34
Today's plan clean it then take her for a drive

Ryan
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 June 2013, 08:54:43
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 04 June 2013, 17:57:27
Fitted a pair of converted 3ltr cats to the mv6
Runs better too  :y

A nice little mod for the 2.6/3.2 that one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 05 June 2013, 16:09:51
Fitted new front pads to the Jag - just in time not a lot of meat left on the old ones :o
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Post by: biggriffin on 09 June 2013, 19:09:58
Fitted droplinks,got tired of the knocking,now i can hear my tool box rattling :-\,then fitted another door servo, put door card back on then realized,should have done check strap, :o,nev mind later job.
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2013, 21:02:39
Was allowed to drive the Bullet on Friday. Bloody hell, I love that car. She moaned that I'd probably buggered her economy. Who cares, worth every penny.
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 09 June 2013, 21:19:53
washed and polished mine for the first time in month :y :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 June 2013, 21:30:19
Washed both of mine yesterday, and put one of them up for sale ::)
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Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2013, 21:33:42
Drove 2.2 for first time in a week, after being in 3.2 before. Reminded me how much I love the 4pot, it's completly silent around town unlike 3.2, quite, smooth, comfy and 50mpg  :D
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Post by: symes on 09 June 2013, 22:03:55
got front leg off so can replace bottom ball joint-still the original part :y it lasted 47 years-miggy will never last that long ;D
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Post by: cam2502 on 09 June 2013, 22:14:35
Washed and polished. Being black it does show all the dirt, but when it's clean, wow.
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Post by: PHEASANT PLUCKER on 09 June 2013, 22:25:26
Sat in the sun, While Elite Pete did my cambelt kit,water pump and cam sensor  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 June 2013, 22:32:09
Been for a Sunday drive some 120miles in all in the 3.2 averaged 26mpg no problems with it at all on the run, and god it sounds good once you have a burst plus the sound of the multi-ram sucking in the air  :-*  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 09 June 2013, 22:37:32
Washed my 3.2 and Mrs VXL's DTi.
Started to take some bits off my dead DTi.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 09 June 2013, 22:59:43
Quote from: ex taxi al on 09 June 2013, 21:30:19
Washed both of mine yesterday, and put one of them up for sale ::)

Lucky you did that yesterday newbie  :D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 June 2013, 23:01:38
Quote from: ex taxi al on 09 June 2013, 21:30:19
Washed both of mine yesterday, and put one of them up for sale ::)

In my watch list  :P ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 June 2013, 23:07:21
Quote from: henryd on 09 June 2013, 22:59:43
Quote from: ex taxi al on 09 June 2013, 21:30:19
Washed both of mine yesterday, and put one of them up for sale ::)

Lucky you did that yesterday newbie  :D :D ;D
Was just thinking that ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 09 June 2013, 23:08:14
just waiting for the birds to make a mess on it again ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 09 June 2013, 23:08:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 09 June 2013, 23:07:21
Quote from: henryd on 09 June 2013, 22:59:43
Quote from: ex taxi al on 09 June 2013, 21:30:19
Washed both of mine yesterday, and put one of them up for sale ::)

Lucky you did that yesterday newbie  :D :D ;D
Was just thinking that ::)

Now you have a vehicle for sale but can't post in that section ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 June 2013, 23:11:25
Was just considering that very point ::)

vvvvvvvvvvvvvv
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 09 June 2013, 23:12:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 09 June 2013, 23:11:25
Was just considering that very point ::)

vvvvvvvvvvvvvv
::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2013, 17:54:43
Received a rollicking after she filled it today. Her economy is 19.9mpg, and apparently its all my fault as I did 70 miles in it Friday.

Personally, I think 19.9mpg is very respectable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 June 2013, 18:10:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 June 2013, 17:54:43
Received a rollicking after she filled it today. Her economy is 19.9mpg, and apparently its all my fault as I did 70 miles in it Friday.

Personally, I think 19.9mpg is very respectable.

It is...




For you ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 10 June 2013, 21:31:04
went and saw a guy about the bottom balljoint for rover-wow-he had 1936 wolseley 16hp and a 18hp too -plus 3 p6 rovers /4 morris minors and 2 land rovers oh forgot 2 studebakers-should have taken camera :-[ But he gave me complete leg assembly for rover-fitted it little while ago :y and he charged me nothing :o said it was a pleasure to keep an oldie on the road-he meant the car not me--I think?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 June 2013, 14:10:06
Fitted door strap on the rear door , no more flingy open and it will please mot man  ::) Got the mechanism a car jack and few other bits for £4 from scrapy  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2013, 18:52:43
Nearly buried it into a Mondeo. oppswit tosspot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 June 2013, 19:00:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2013, 18:52:43
Nearly buried it into a Mondeo. oppswit tosspot.
That's not good :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 June 2013, 19:02:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2013, 18:52:43
Nearly buried it into a Mondeo. oppswit tosspot.

Those airfresheners can be quite distracting you know....  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 June 2013, 19:03:26
Quote from: Ex-Sir Tigger on 11 June 2013, 19:02:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2013, 18:52:43
Nearly buried it into a Mondeo. oppswit tosspot.

Those airfresheners can be quite distracting you know....  :-\

Nice knowing you  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 11 June 2013, 20:33:36
Droplinks, handbrake adjustment, reverse sensors, photochromatic mirror and swapped out the basic intermittent wiper stalk for the variable one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 June 2013, 21:35:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 June 2013, 17:54:43
Received a rollicking after she filled it today. Her economy is 19.9mpg, and apparently its all my fault as I did 70 miles in it Friday.

Personally, I think 19.9mpg is very respectable.

Average I assume, so you probably got about 15mpg out of it in the 70 miles you did in reality!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 00:47:33
Cleaned the interior. Twas absolutely minging. Now fairly shiny, shiny, shiny 8)

Also swapped the front seats out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 12 June 2013, 12:14:49
Quote from: RobG on 11 June 2013, 20:33:36
Droplinks, handbrake adjustment, reverse sensors, photochromatic mirror and swapped out the basic intermittent wiper stalk for the variable one
Did you have to fit a delay/variable timer relay too  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 16:22:49
As we were becoming drowsy inside the car , thought id check the exhaust manifold ... all the bolts were loose  :o :o :o All tightened up now and no more exhaust fumes in the car  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 16:29:55
Quote from: Emd on 12 June 2013, 16:22:49
As we were becoming drowsy inside the car , thought id check the exhaust manifold ... all the bolts were loose  :o :o :o All tightened up now and no more exhaust fumes in the car  :)

That's not good :o. Why were they loose?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 16:35:31
Quote from: Gollum on 12 June 2013, 16:29:55
Quote from: Emd on 12 June 2013, 16:22:49
As we were becoming drowsy inside the car , thought id check the exhaust manifold ... all the bolts were loose  :o :o :o All tightened up now and no more exhaust fumes in the car  :)

That's not good :o. Why were they loose?

Dunno  :-\ Probably just vibration and not been checked  :( Plus side is they were easy to turn , makes a change from them snapping off ! Even the heat shield bolts came out ok  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 12 June 2013, 17:37:20
Quote from: bigtimecube on 12 June 2013, 12:14:49
Quote from: RobG on 11 June 2013, 20:33:36
Droplinks, handbrake adjustment, reverse sensors, photochromatic mirror and swapped out the basic intermittent wiper stalk for the variable one
Did you have to fit a delay/variable timer relay too  :y
Variable uses a different relay to the standard intermittent wipe
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 12 June 2013, 17:43:25
Absolutely nothing.....I'm confined to barracks until the decorating is finished ::) God I hate my life >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 12 June 2013, 18:04:27
Quote from: RobG on 12 June 2013, 17:37:20
Quote from: bigtimecube on 12 June 2013, 12:14:49
Quote from: RobG on 11 June 2013, 20:33:36
Droplinks, handbrake adjustment, reverse sensors, photochromatic mirror and swapped out the basic intermittent wiper stalk for the variable one
Did you have to fit a delay/variable timer relay too  :y
Variable uses a different relay to the standard intermittent wipe
So is it just fit a relay. keep old stalk  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 12 June 2013, 18:22:25
Quote from: bigtimecube on 12 June 2013, 18:04:27
Quote from: RobG on 12 June 2013, 17:37:20
Quote from: bigtimecube on 12 June 2013, 12:14:49
Quote from: RobG on 11 June 2013, 20:33:36
Droplinks, handbrake adjustment, reverse sensors, photochromatic mirror and swapped out the basic intermittent wiper stalk for the variable one
Did you have to fit a delay/variable timer relay too  :y
Variable uses a different relay to the standard intermittent wipe
So is it just fit a relay. keep old stalk   :-\
Nope, need to fit one of these
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyA7lyNVWxWGiCTAhtVYLP6QRI7KtimgxHm5zAChmA3AdQvjv4)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 June 2013, 18:26:13
Looks like an old Cav that  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 12 June 2013, 18:29:39
Quote from: tunnie on 12 June 2013, 18:26:13
Looks like an old Cav that  :-\
Dunno, got it from the `net
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 12 June 2013, 18:33:03
Quote from: RobG on 12 June 2013, 18:29:39
Quote from: tunnie on 12 June 2013, 18:26:13
Looks like an old Cav that  :-\
Dunno, got it from the `net
I want one rob... have you got a link for it and the relay. Is it plug n play  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 12 June 2013, 18:36:27
Quote from: bigtimecube on 12 June 2013, 18:33:03
Quote from: RobG on 12 June 2013, 18:29:39
Quote from: tunnie on 12 June 2013, 18:26:13
Looks like an old Cav that  :-\
Dunno, got it from the `net
I want one rob... have you got a link for it and the relay. Is it plug n play  :y
Guide here, but in reality it`s a lot easier http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90649.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 June 2013, 19:13:03
lump hammered rear springs-to make them bounce into mounting cups then fitted the restraining hooks-so cant drop out  when rear raised up for wheel changing and trial fitted 4 pot calipers on front-they fit- ??? got me sums right ;D rain started - I fit rotors and calipers tomorrow  :y Then the rat should stop a lot better- :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 21:32:07
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 19:13:03
lump hammered rear springs-to make them bounce into mounting cups then fitted the restraining hooks-so cant drop out  when rear raised up for wheel changing and trial fitted 4 pot calipers on front-they fit- ??? got me sums right ;D rain started - I fit rotors and calipers tomorrow  :y Then the rat should stop a lot better- :y :y

Which rat ? The rover  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 21:35:12
That's the trouble with going quickly :-\

At some point you need to slow down again ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 June 2013, 21:40:21
Quote from: Emd on 12 June 2013, 21:32:07
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 19:13:03
lump hammered rear springs-to make them bounce into mounting cups then fitted the restraining hooks-so cant drop out  when rear raised up for wheel changing and trial fitted 4 pot calipers on front-they fit- ??? got me sums right ;D rain started - I fit rotors and calipers tomorrow  :y Then the rat should stop a lot better- :y :y

Which rat ? The rover  ???
yes-you now we call her -the rat-name came about from a guy who spent 6k on paint for his p6-yet I got the award ;D ;D-he was pi***d at that mate-looks a bit tatty outside-yet engine is err well sort of Edelbrock not Buick anymore
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 21:53:18
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 21:40:21
Quote from: Emd on 12 June 2013, 21:32:07
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 19:13:03
lump hammered rear springs-to make them bounce into mounting cups then fitted the restraining hooks-so cant drop out  when rear raised up for wheel changing and trial fitted 4 pot calipers on front-they fit- ??? got me sums right ;D rain started - I fit rotors and calipers tomorrow  :y Then the rat should stop a lot better- :y :y

Which rat ? The rover  ???
yes-you now we call her -the rat-name came about from a guy who spent 6k on paint for his p6-yet I got the award ;D ;D-he was pi***d at that mate-looks a bit tatty outside-yet engine is err well sort of Edelbrock not Buick anymore

 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 June 2013, 21:59:26
few days might be doing replacement of drive shafts/rear tyres ;D ;D ;D ;D-got quick throttle set up-gone from scary to F*****ll   :D totally bonkers now ;D ;D ;D should do better than 13's too now ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 22:02:37
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 21:59:26
few days might be doing replacement of drive shafts/rear tyres ;D ;D ;D ;D-got quick throttle set up-gone from scary to F*****ll   :D totally bonkers now ;D ;D ;D should do better than 13's too now ;)

Give ole red victor a run for his money eh  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:04:55
no mate 3000hp short- ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 12 June 2013, 22:05:41
took the cabby for a drive, oh and added an avatar  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 22:08:42
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:04:55
no mate 3000hp short- ;D ;D ;D

What you need is supercharger and nitros  ::) hmm maybe not or you will be making another table  :-\ :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:11:31
Quote from: Emd on 12 June 2013, 22:08:42
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:04:55
no mate 3000hp short- ;D ;D ;D

What you need is supercharger and nitros  ::) hmm maybe not or you will be making another table  :-\ :D ;D
::) ::) ::) already there-if you can find bottle ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 22:19:27
By the time i go looking for a P6 they will be un-affordable , you certainly got an investment there  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:24:35
do you want one-know a fella with a few- need work though-mine is worth whatever some nutter wants to pay-have to be mad-no abs/traction control/aircon/heater-smell of hot oil/petrol/rubber--apart from that a normal car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 22:27:57
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:24:35
do you want one-know a fella with a few- need work though-mine is worth whatever some nutter wants to pay-have to be mad-no abs/traction control/aircon/heater-smell of hot oil/petrol/rubber--apart from that a normal car ;D

Not just yet mate , not till i had the opp.. and back on feet properly . Will let you know , fanks  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:36:21
well I will keep fingers crossed for you mate-give us a bell if you need a hand on ya vecky  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 22:40:33
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:36:21
well I will keep fingers crossed for you mate-give us a bell if you need a hand on ya vecky  :y

Ok mate cheers  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 23:53:03
Quote from: symes on 12 June 2013, 22:24:35
do you want one-know a fella with a few- need work though-mine is worth whatever some nutter wants to pay-have to be mad-no abs/traction control/aircon/heater-smell of hot oil/petrol/rubber--apart from that a normal car ;D

It's got doors and everything ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2013, 00:22:21
Quote from: Emd on 12 June 2013, 16:22:49
As we were becoming drowsy inside the car , thought id check the exhaust manifold ... all the bolts were loose  :o :o :o All tightened up now and no more exhaust fumes in the car  :)

I wonder if that's why I was getting drowsy in mine today? Or perhaps it was doing 200 miles at 60 MPH with a trailer on the back. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2013, 00:24:31
Might be worth a double check, but I suspect the latter ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2013, 00:29:03
Quote from: Gollum on 13 June 2013, 00:24:31
Might be worth a double check, but I suspect the latter ::)

I would have wound it up to 90 to double check, but I suspect the bill for cleaning up all the bits of trailer from the M25 would have been a bit steep. ;D I know for a fact that it's older than me. Until last year the tyres were still older than me. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2013, 00:36:49
Blimey, that's quite an achievement 8)

Guess the trailer lives indoors then :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2013, 09:50:32
Quote from: Gollum on 13 June 2013, 00:36:49
Blimey, that's quite an achievement 8)

Guess the trailer lives indoors then :-\

Yes, dismantled in the garage normally.

It was given to my parents by my grandad when I was born, to ease the burden of family camping holidays given the limited boot space in their Triumph Herald. My grandad wasn't the type to buy something brand spanking new when he could weld together a few bits of scrap either! ;D

Noticed a few cracks in the sidewalls on the original tyres last time I used it so treated it. Bet the new tyres won't last as well!

"The India Rubber Company" made them. Dates them from sometime between 1885 and 1972, I believe. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 June 2013, 09:54:40
 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 June 2013, 14:39:41
Put wynn in it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 June 2013, 21:30:49
Fired up my old Range Rover for the first time in two years. After reconnecting the battery and checking the coolant level it started 2nd turn of the key. :) well chuffed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 14 June 2013, 07:17:00
Got myself a tubby coupe in tarty blue just got to arrange for it's collection from Brackley. Get the kettle on Jaime ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2013, 13:32:48
Quote from: Elite Pete on 14 June 2013, 07:17:00
Got myself a tubby coupe in tarty blue just got to arrange for it's collection from Brackley. Get the kettle on Jaime ;D
You know where I am - but drop me a text first to make sure I'm in
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 June 2013, 14:59:10
Oil & filter change today on the 2.2 .8,000 miles covered since the last change & no top ups in between, pretty good I think  88,000 miles on the clock .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2013, 17:08:00
Managed to get 23.4mpg out of a tank of LPG. Oh, hang on, I hadn't driven it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 June 2013, 07:32:41
I haven't had a single minute to spare to even put fuel in either car this week.I have however a new found respect for my 19 year old 150,000 mile Cavalier.It has been thrashed within an inch of its life between home/work,work/hospital,hospital back to work - flat out up and down the A12 and around the country roads and lanes of my area of North Essex.
It has allowed me to abuse it as a means of relieving the stress of an 84 hour week,coupled with a very serious family medical emergency,which has required 3 hours sleep and daily hospital visits in between 15 hour nighshifts all week,and now 12 hour dayshifts today and tomorrow. Im exhausted,but it seems that the old Cavaier isn't.It hasn't complained or faltered once so far.The best value for money car Ive ever owned in my life.Im getting attached to the old heap of rust for some illogical reason.
I have given it a much deserved day off today,and pressed the Omega into service. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ZacVegas on 15 June 2013, 07:36:19
looked at it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 June 2013, 11:48:14
oppsing car had enough of it  >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2013, 11:51:26
Oh fak.

Not what I've done to it, more what I HAVEN'T done to it  :-[

I was supposed to put some oil in the bullet before I sent her away in it for the weekend.


OPPPS!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2013, 12:25:32
Can't get hold of her. Emailed her to check oil level. Opppppppsssss
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 June 2013, 12:36:38
Noticed one of the 1/4 worn tyres on Mrs VXL's estate has a cut through to the canvas in the sidewall. FFS.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 14:14:07
Picked these up from the powder coaters this morning
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/ba989a5d-3b95-47b1-9bda-13c5ca9e09a2_zpsb734d138.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/516b2dd6-684d-4a90-9705-09822325f118_zpsc447bfdc.jpg)

And had a new windscreen fitted  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 17:02:20
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 14:14:07
Picked these up from the powder coaters this morning
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/ba989a5d-3b95-47b1-9bda-13c5ca9e09a2_zpsb734d138.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/516b2dd6-684d-4a90-9705-09822325f118_zpsc447bfdc.jpg)

And had a new windscreen fitted  :)

Not for an Omega I hope. :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 17:03:08
Changed the ATF in Mrs S's Jazz.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 15 June 2013, 17:12:14
fitted gaskets to the front down pipes/manifolds because when I had the rear crank seal fitted, the garage used exhaust paste ...... needless to say it didn't last.

What a PITA crawling under a car on ramps trying to line down pipes flanges up with studs when it's piddling down & your shoulder is fubar'd  ???  ??? At least the O2 sensor leads are now clipped up & not dangling in the breeze but I couldn't do anything about the holding together clip they broke on one side's sensor  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 15 June 2013, 18:23:38
Replaced the fuel flap locking solenoid on the Zafira. Madly cheaper new from vx than second hand on eBay! 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 18:57:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 17:02:20
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 14:14:07
Picked these up from the powder coaters this morning
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/ba989a5d-3b95-47b1-9bda-13c5ca9e09a2_zpsb734d138.jpg)

And had a new windscreen fitted  :)

Not for an Omega I hope. :o :o :o
Yep  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 20:49:48
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 18:57:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 17:02:20
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 14:14:07
Picked these up from the powder coaters this morning
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/ba989a5d-3b95-47b1-9bda-13c5ca9e09a2_zpsb734d138.jpg)

And had a new windscreen fitted  :)



Not for an Omega I hope. :o :o :o
Yep  ;)

Chavtastic!!! :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 June 2013, 21:42:39
Had the oil & filter changed on the 2.6 in between rain hail & thunder & lightning, bloody summer my arse!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 June 2013, 00:09:14
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 June 2013, 21:42:39
Had the oil & filter changed on the 2.6 in between rain hail & thunder & lightning, bloody summer my arse!!
;D yep, have to agree with you there Tilbo ;D

Its been changeable down here too. Kept well out of it me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 16 June 2013, 07:40:13
Hi Chrisgixer, so did I, WATCHED  the mechanic from the shelter of my garage!! Nice & sunny this morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 16 June 2013, 09:23:45
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 20:49:48
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 18:57:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 17:02:20
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 14:14:07
Picked these up from the powder coaters this morning
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/ba989a5d-3b95-47b1-9bda-13c5ca9e09a2_zpsb734d138.jpg)

And had a new windscreen fitted  :)
At least reserve judgement till you`ve seen them on the car  ;)


Not for an Omega I hope. :o :o :o
Yep  ;)

Chavtastic!!! :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: symes on 16 June 2013, 11:52:09
Fitted my new distributer-while setting it-had slight backfire--fire ball shot out ;D ;D but no rover really rocks :D taking for a blast later on-once I got line lock fitted :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 12:38:26
Quote from: Mr Gav on 16 June 2013, 09:23:45
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 20:49:48
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 18:57:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 June 2013, 17:02:20
Quote from: Mr Gav on 15 June 2013, 14:14:07
Picked these up from the powder coaters this morning
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/ba989a5d-3b95-47b1-9bda-13c5ca9e09a2_zpsb734d138.jpg)

And had a new windscreen fitted  :)
At least reserve judgement till you`ve seen them on the car  ;)


Not for an Omega I hope. :o :o :o
Yep  ;)

Chavtastic!!! :-X :-X :-X

What colour is the car?
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Post by: Mr Gav on 16 June 2013, 14:13:07
Quote from: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 12:38:26
What colour is the car?

Silver, the wheels are dark anthracite  :)
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Post by: albitz on 16 June 2013, 16:05:18
Swapped the matt finish gearchange surround,ashtray and climate/headunit surround for gloss ones.Looks much better now. Ive been wanting to do that for almost a couple of years,since I changed the rest of the interior. :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 June 2013, 16:34:04
Provisionally sold one :y ( :'()
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Post by: pirate on 16 June 2013, 16:48:19
drove from surrey up to suffolk to see outlaws clearing the outside lane there and back,sorry officer what was the speed limit :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 16 June 2013, 17:16:39
Sorted the brake pad warning light and the low coolant warning light for good  :P
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Post by: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 17:22:36
Quote from: Mr Gav on 16 June 2013, 14:13:07
Quote from: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 12:38:26
What colour is the car?


Silver, the wheels are dark anthracite  :)

Sorry, still don't like them. Each to his own however. :y
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Post by: symes on 16 June 2013, 18:09:42
Quote from: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 17:22:36
Quote from: Mr Gav on 16 June 2013, 14:13:07
Quote from: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 12:38:26
What colour is the car?


Silver, the wheels are dark anthracite  :)

Sorry, still don't like them. Each to his own however. :y
+1 ;)
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Post by: Mr Gav on 16 June 2013, 21:15:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 17:22:36
Quote from: Mr Gav on 16 June 2013, 14:13:07
Quote from: Shackeng on 16 June 2013, 12:38:26
What colour is the car?


Silver, the wheels are dark anthracite  :)

Sorry, still don't like them. Each to his own however. :y
No problem, my car, my rules  ;)
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Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 16 June 2013, 23:39:25
took it to work and back.
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2013, 08:21:15
Got it down a narrow lane (with grass down the middle), only to find that I ran out of ground clearance, so had to reverse about a mile up the lane, dragging the mirrors in the hedges each side. Downside of lowered cars.
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Post by: omega3000 on 17 June 2013, 16:04:55
Bodged the middle section exhaust up , need to order a straight through pipe  ::)
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Post by: symes on 17 June 2013, 21:17:48
got home from work-then me and my boy spent an hour bashing steering joints-to replace idler box--we got idler box off and tomorrow we will fit new one :y-also noticed that to do tracking-you adjust one nut that alters length of steering bar--genius-pity other cars not so simple :y
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Post by: Entwood on 17 June 2013, 21:22:46
Changed rear brake pads ... developed an "odd" noise when braking over the weekend so took them apart ... one pad was completely separate from the back plate .. :(  mind you, the back plate was solid in the caliper... took some shifting.... and only done 30,000 miles ... looked about 1/2 used :(  All cleaned up and loose again, brakes working well ... except the handbrake.
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Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 17 June 2013, 22:58:46
Need to check the auto gearbox level s it seems to take it's time to change gear first thing in the morning.
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Post by: Paddy Flannery on 17 June 2013, 23:18:50
Worzel,

That might be the car holding the gear to warm the cats up. Normal from a cold start.
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Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 18 June 2013, 00:11:55
will admit it does change ok if i let it tick over for a minute.....
might be an idea to check the oil level but thanls for the info. drive fine after a little idle though.... thanks. all info is appreciated.
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Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2013, 18:28:32
Stalled it. Its an auto. And I stalled it. Grrrrr.
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Post by: tunnie on 18 June 2013, 18:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2013, 18:28:32
Stalled it. Its an auto. And I stalled it. Grrrrr.

Impressive  ;D

You in tonight?
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Post by: Shackeng on 18 June 2013, 18:48:08
Changed the ATF and filter on the 3.2, changed engine oil and filter. Poly the front bushes next before I drop it down. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2013, 19:03:13
Quote from: tunnie on 18 June 2013, 18:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2013, 18:28:32
Stalled it. Its an auto. And I stalled it. Grrrrr.

Impressive  ;D

You in tonight?
Why, you wanna show me the Merc you bought ::)

Currently laying in bath, might go beddy-byes after nosh as feel off colour. Tomoz?
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Post by: tunnie on 18 June 2013, 19:11:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2013, 19:03:13
Quote from: tunnie on 18 June 2013, 18:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2013, 18:28:32
Stalled it. Its an auto. And I stalled it. Grrrrr.

Impressive  ;D

You in tonight?
Why, you wanna show me the Merc you bought ::)

Currently laying in bath, might go beddy-byes after nosh as feel off colour. Tomoz?

You've driven past then  ::)

Getting new windscreen on 2.2 tomorrow, then off in the afternoon. Guess you are working?
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Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2013, 19:15:33
Quote from: tunnie on 18 June 2013, 19:11:55
Getting new windscreen on 2.2 tomorrow
I need one as well

Quote from: tunnie on 18 June 2013, 19:11:55
Guess you are working?
yup, in MK :(
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Post by: albitz on 19 June 2013, 10:33:40
Unusually,I gave it a bit of serious stick through the gears on the way back from Colchester last night,due to an annoying boy racer in his Focus.
When I got home I noticed a long string of several feet of "horsehair" trailing from the backbox.
I tugged it and it just kept coming out.Ended up about 20 feet long. ::) ;D
Got a spare pair of centre boxes here,but may also be on the hunt for a backbox as well in the near future.
Having said  that its a 3.2 back box on there at the minute,and I will be in a position to pull one off another 3.2 very soon,providing its in reasonable nick. :-X ::)
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Post by: pletis143 on 19 June 2013, 11:28:43
Changed the standard grille for a irmscher copy badgeless grille and just setting about getting the eyelids fixed in place. Still a long way to go
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Post by: tunnie on 19 June 2013, 12:11:19
Yesterday new brakes and discs on MotherT's Estate, along with a new crank sensor.

Today, oil change on FatherT's 2.2, followed by a strip down and health check on the front brakes.
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Post by: omega3000 on 19 June 2013, 15:17:11
Quote from: Albitz on 19 June 2013, 10:33:40
Unusually,I gave it a bit of serious stick through the gears on the way back from Colchester last night,due to an annoying boy racer in his Focus.
When I got home I noticed a long string of several feet of "horsehair" trailing from the backbox.
I tugged it and it just kept coming out.Ended up about 20 feet long. ::) ;D
Got a spare pair of centre boxes here,but may also be on the hunt for a backbox as well in the near future.
Having said  that its a 3.2 back box on there at the minute,and I will be in a position to pull one off another 3.2 very soon,providing its in reasonable nick. :-X ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 19 June 2013, 15:19:59
Put Redex petrol treatment in it  :) Nearly rolled it after hitting a oppsing pot hole  >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: RobG on 19 June 2013, 18:37:30
Quote from: Albitz on 19 June 2013, 10:33:40
Unusually,I gave it a bit of serious stick through the gears on the way back from Colchester last night,due to an annoying boy racer in his Focus.
When I got home I noticed a long string of several feet of "horsehair" trailing from the backbox.
I tugged it and it just kept coming out.Ended up about 20 feet long. ::) ;D
Got a spare pair of centre boxes here,but may also be on the hunt for a backbox as well in the near future.
Having said  that its a 3.2 back box on there at the minute,and I will be in a position to pull one off another 3.2 very soon,providing its in reasonable nick. :-X ::)
Thought you would have used that on yourself as a cheap transplant ;D ;D ;D :D
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Post by: albitz on 19 June 2013, 18:51:10
And you can fack orft an all. >:( :P




Might fish it back out of the bin and give it a go. ;) :D ;D
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Post by: Shackeng on 19 June 2013, 19:53:57
Fitted poly front bushes to the 3.2. :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 June 2013, 20:41:40
Drove it to St Blazey and back ::) 400 miles in 7 1/2 hours, and didn't miss a beat 8)
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Post by: Shackeng on 19 June 2013, 21:09:29
Fitted poly front bushes to the 3.2.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 June 2013, 21:12:23
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2013, 21:09:29
Fitted poly front bushes to the 3.2.

Twice :-\ what was wrong with the first set ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 June 2013, 21:18:07
Quote from: ex taxi al on 19 June 2013, 21:12:23
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2013, 21:09:29
Fitted poly front bushes to the 3.2.

Twice :-\ what was wrong with the first set ::)
One each side :P ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 19 June 2013, 21:22:50
Quote from: RobG on 19 June 2013, 18:37:30
Quote from: Albitz on 19 June 2013, 10:33:40
Unusually,I gave it a bit of serious stick through the gears on the way back from Colchester last night,due to an annoying boy racer in his Focus.
When I got home I noticed a long string of several feet of "horsehair" trailing from the backbox.
I tugged it and it just kept coming out.Ended up about 20 feet long. ::) ;D
Got a spare pair of centre boxes here,but may also be on the hunt for a backbox as well in the near future.
Having said  that its a 3.2 back box on there at the minute,and I will be in a position to pull one off another 3.2 very soon,providing its in reasonable nick. :-X ::)
Thought you would have used that on yourself as a cheap transplant ;D ;D ;D :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :y :y :y :y
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Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 19 June 2013, 22:32:07
just had the 0420 error come up. don't it lose at lot of power running on 3.....
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Post by: Shackeng on 19 June 2013, 22:49:09
Quote from: ex taxi al on 19 June 2013, 21:12:23
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2013, 21:09:29
Fitted poly front bushes to the 3.2.

Twice :-\ what was wrong with the first set ::)

Couldn't think of anything else to do. ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: henryd on 19 June 2013, 23:32:50
Quote from: ex taxi al on 19 June 2013, 20:41:40
Drove it to St Blazey and back ::) 400 miles in 7 1/2 hours, and didn't miss a beat 8)

You were about 30 miles from me then :y
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Post by: Auto Addict on 20 June 2013, 07:13:06
Just love it, averaged 51+ on the round trip to Southampton and back, 70+ on motorways and dual carriageways, air con on, 3 suitcases and 2 holdalls in the back :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2013, 12:30:47
Quote from: henryd on 19 June 2013, 23:32:50
Quote from: ex taxi al on 19 June 2013, 20:41:40
Drove it to St Blazey and back ::) 400 miles in 7 1/2 hours, and didn't miss a beat 8)

You were about 30 miles from me then :y
I did wonder that :y I have know idea where I actually was. Idiot boxes give a very restricted view of the world :'(
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Post by: omega3000 on 20 June 2013, 14:25:36
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 June 2013, 07:13:06
Just love it, averaged 51+ on the round trip to Southampton and back, 70+ on motorways and dual carriageways, air con on, 3 suitcases and 2 holdalls in the back :y

You forgot the 400 tins of custard  :P
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Post by: Elite Pete on 20 June 2013, 19:01:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2013, 13:32:48
Quote from: Elite Pete on 14 June 2013, 07:17:00
Got myself a tubby coupe in tarty blue just got to arrange for it's collection from Brackley. Get the kettle on Jaime ;D
You know where I am - but drop me a text first to make sure I'm in

Your safe TB, I got the car transported up today for a very reasonable price ;)
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Post by: Shackeng on 20 June 2013, 19:08:51
Cleaned the breathers on the 3.2, which were in fact very clean anyway. Fitted an excellent replacement scuttle, (ex-RobG, thanks Rob) to the Elite 3.2. Also fitted replacement bonnet struts to the TD Estate, again from RobG, and also in excellent condition.

Thanks muchly Rob. :y :y :y
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Post by: symes on 21 June 2013, 19:52:38
had to hoover then body wash her down with cillit bang -parked under a tree for a week-what a mess :( oh well just washed her down again and she's looking nice and dull again :y all I got left to do are the whitewalls :y
miggy would have got a clean-but on hire-mate moving his stuff into girlfriends and needed an estate :y
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Post by: noel on 23 June 2013, 11:23:23
changed the stop/taillight bulb that decided to blow this morning ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 June 2013, 14:19:04
Blew a fuse playing with my horn :-[

Should have read the instructions I spose ::)
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Post by: omegod on 23 June 2013, 14:50:47
Had some oddball so called buyer come see the 2.6 who must have had nothing better to do today ! And discovered that 3 button fobs need programming to the car  >:(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 June 2013, 18:53:46
Picked up replacement front wing and o/s/r door from RobG to smarten up the 3.2 :y
Collected another car.  ::) :)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 June 2013, 18:57:14
Been for a 100 odd mile Sunday run to Porthmadog area in the 3.2 Elite didn't miss a beat  :y :y
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Post by: pirate on 23 June 2013, 19:05:00
after 5 hour round trip to spend some time with my brother now hes home recuperating from his hart surgury today i recharged my aircon to discover my high pressure valve leaks can,t get one till tommorow bummer
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Post by: biggriffin on 23 June 2013, 20:13:54
Filled up with petrol,and thought thats about the national debt of some countries,but hay-ho. :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 23 June 2013, 21:02:59
Went to Stamford  ::)
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Post by: Seth on 23 June 2013, 21:09:40
Gave the TD a thorough pre-holiday season going-over.

Securely supported the car on stands, removed all the wheels and checked/cleaned all pads/discs.
Lub'd front calliper sliders and generally fettled the handbrake shoes/mechanism. No adjustment needed and nowt amiss! ;)

Changed all the leak-off pipes, then used 'Wonder Wheels' to clean both sides of each wheel. :y

Youngest grandsons (aged 9 and 6) also (kinda) helped:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0670.jpg)
"Where's Gramps' windy gun?"



(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0671.jpg)
"Nearly finished ready for goin' to Welland and Newent!"




(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0672.jpg)
"How come I've gotta clean the insides of the wheels?"



(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0674.JPG)
"My big brother's doin' the hard work - I'm supervising!"   

A busy, though enjoyably informative couple of hours spent out in "Grampa's Fixi-it Shop"! ;D 
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Post by: albitz on 23 June 2013, 21:11:43
Drove it to the hospital and back yet again. :(............then washed all the bird shite off it just after arriving at work. :)
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Post by: symes on 23 June 2013, 21:26:56
Quote from: Seth on 23 June 2013, 21:09:40
Gave the TD a thorough pre-holiday season going-over.

Securely supported the car on stands, removed all the wheels and checked/cleaned all pads/discs.
Lub'd front calliper sliders and generally fettled the handbrake shoes/mechanism. No adjustment needed and nowt amiss! ;)

Changed all the leak-off pipes, then used 'Wonder Wheels' to clean both sides of each wheel. :y

Youngest grandsons (aged 9 and 6) also kinda helped:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0670.jpg)
"Where's Gramps' windy gun?"



(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0671.jpg)
"Nearly finished ready for goin' to Welland and Newent!"




(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0672.jpg)
"How come I've gotta clean the insides of the wheels?"



(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0674.JPG)
"My big brother's doin' the hard work - I'm supervising!"   

A busy, though enjoyably informative couple of hours spent out in "Grampa's Fixi-it Shop"! ;D 
have similar with Olivia--she started by putting lifters in my buick-she sat on engine-she was 6 then-now she is quite a challenge-can tell by sound if engine right or not ??? Good though eh Seth-nice to be a grand dad :y :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 23 June 2013, 21:30:26
I tried to do some work in the garage, got hacked off with how untidy and lacking in space it was so Amy & I spent most of the day tidying & cleaning it ... and failed to do any work on the actual car  :-[

(http://i42.tinypic.com/2n83m3b.jpg)

All the bits on the bench are now ready to go off to be refurbished:

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2u4hj6w.jpg)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 June 2013, 21:39:18
That's two far too tidy garages 8)

I can only get into mine because the washing machine is in there and needs to be accessible. Damned if I know what else is in there though :-[
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Post by: Mr Gav on 23 June 2013, 22:36:18
I finished polishing my Headlights using a 3M polishing kit, well worth the money.
Before
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/os1_zpsbfc8c6a5.jpg)

After
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/os2_zps8f874da5.jpg)

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Post by: dbug on 24 June 2013, 00:40:55
Filled the Jag up with petrol, now need second mortgage :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2013, 08:12:03
Quote from: ex taxi al on 23 June 2013, 21:39:18
That's two far too tidy garages 8)

I can only get into mine because the washing machine is in there and needs to be accessible. Damned if I know what else is in there though :-[
I once found a Nova in my old garage, that I'd completely forgotten I'd put in there (in the days before SORN and all that 'dangle berries').
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 June 2013, 09:51:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2013, 08:12:03
Quote from: ex taxi al on 23 June 2013, 21:39:18
That's two far too tidy garages 8)

I can only get into mine because the washing machine is in there and needs to be accessible. Damned if I know what else is in there though :-[
I once found a Nova in my old garage, that I'd completely forgotten I'd put in there (in the days before SORN and all that 'dangle berries').

I did wonder if I might have a Granada buried in there somewhere, but on balance I'm fairly sure there isn't as the garage doesn't smell of damp rusty Ford ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 June 2013, 20:37:23
Given it a wash ready for its new owner :y
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Post by: ted_one on 24 June 2013, 20:45:48
Cleaned out the passenger side scuttles on two of the cars..and they were full of crud...really full :-[ one more to do tomorrow,really looking forward to it..not!!
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 June 2013, 21:09:33
At least you know how to now :y

Just be sure to get the right car though ::)
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Post by: ted_one on 24 June 2013, 21:35:45
You are certainly right there Al,I did'nt realise how important it is to keep them clear and they will be squeaky clean from now on....guaranteed :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 25 June 2013, 13:53:02
Nothing , too busy thinking of engine replacement  >:( V6 should make it sit up  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 25 June 2013, 15:54:34
Removed the scuttle, and got two surprises.
Firstly, all the clips were there!
Secondly, power sounder was already disconnected. It's now been removed  :y
Was hoping to find the alarm also disconnected so as to explain why it wasn't working though  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 June 2013, 16:28:28
Quote from: jonny2112 on 25 June 2013, 15:54:34
Removed the scuttle, and got two surprises.
Firstly, all the clips were there!
Secondly, power sounder was already disconnected. It's now been removed  :y
Was hoping to find the alarm also disconnected so as to explain why it wasn't working though  :-\
Check the horn itself, I've seen a couple failed now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 25 June 2013, 16:33:43
Can I just put an external power across it to test?
Or what would be the best / simplest way to check?
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Post by: dbug on 25 June 2013, 16:52:10
Quote from: jonny2112 on 25 June 2013, 16:33:43
Can I just put an external power across it to test?
Or what would be the best / simplest way to check?

 :y :y
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Post by: jonny2112 on 25 June 2013, 16:54:41
Cheers  :y
I'll get the booster powered up and give it a go.
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Post by: CaptainZok on 25 June 2013, 17:17:00
Yup, a beeping noise signifies a good unit. ;D
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Post by: jonny2112 on 25 June 2013, 17:35:02
Well it must have failed, there's nothing from it at all.
Checked my highly technical test kit using a light bulb, which did work. Replacement needed me thinks.
Came to light recently when I was jacking the car up to change a wheel. Car was still locked and the hazards started to flash, though no audible alarm. Now I know why  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 25 June 2013, 20:44:37
two days ago i sprayed some carb cleaner around the throttle . after taking the plastic breather off . since doing that the service light is staying off . it used to come on be fore i done that . :y :y :y so dont know what i done but if it stays off i'm happy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 25 June 2013, 22:23:45
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 25 June 2013, 20:44:37
two days ago i sprayed some carb cleaner around the throttle . after taking the plastic breather off . since doing that the service light is staying off . it used to come on be fore i done that . :y :y :y so dont know what i done but if it stays off i'm happy :y

You un-gummed it , probably got a load of crap in it .. best to clean it out  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2013, 23:05:41
Checked the oil after noticing an oil slick under it in the road. Level was OK.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 June 2013, 23:25:44
Pressed the Omega into service again today as the Cav had a flat tyre this morning.
Went to fill it with LPG and noticed that the "filler cap" was missing. :(
Then noticed that whoever used the LPG pump before me had left their cap sat on the pump. :)
  :-X ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 26 June 2013, 01:01:08
Quote from: Albitz on 25 June 2013, 23:25:44
Pressed the Omega into service again today as the Cav had a flat tyre this morning.
Went to fill it with LPG and noticed that the "filler cap" was missing. :(
Then noticed that whoever used the LPG pump before me had left their cap sat on the pump. :)
  :-X ::) ;D

Sweet! What a result  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 June 2013, 02:27:07
Quote from: Albitz on 25 June 2013, 23:25:44
Pressed the Omega into service again today as the Cav had a flat tyre this morning.
Went to fill it with LPG and noticed that the "filler cap" was missing. :(
Then noticed that whoever used the LPG pump before me had left their cap sat on the pump. :)
  :-X ::) ;D
Wasn't you was it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 26 June 2013, 09:21:16
Nope,different stations and 10 days apart. ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 June 2013, 09:46:13
I battled valiantly with the Jag rear hubs, refusing to be beaten.. and I won, mwahahaha!

(http://i42.tinypic.com/9qhhlv.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/34qqrd0.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 June 2013, 13:37:16
Quote from: Albitz on 26 June 2013, 09:21:16
Nope,different stations and 10 days apart. ;) ;D
Are you sure ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 June 2013, 14:46:29
Parked it in a different spot so the seagulls cant dump on it  >:( Was going to pull things off it and investigate , maybe another day  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 June 2013, 14:52:54
Quote from: Emd on 26 June 2013, 14:46:29
Parked it in a different spot so the seagulls cant dump on it  >:( Was going to pull things off it and investigate , maybe another day  ::)
dont matter where i park mine . they still dump on it  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 June 2013, 15:03:24
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 26 June 2013, 14:52:54
Quote from: Emd on 26 June 2013, 14:46:29
Parked it in a different spot so the seagulls cant dump on it  >:( Was going to pull things off it and investigate , maybe another day  ::)
dont matter where i park mine . they still dump on it  ;D ;D ;D

I parked away from the overhead cables and away from the tree and they still dumped on it  :( Im presuming its seagulls by the size of the stuff  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 June 2013, 22:09:40
Changed crank sensor on the side of the A40 at Postcombe.

Well... As my tools were in the boot of another car in Solihull, I confess that I had to get the nice RAC man out to actually fit it at the block end while I plugged it in at the top!

Still, at least I had one in the boot, just in case!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2013, 11:52:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 June 2013, 22:09:40
Changed crank sensor on the side of the A40 at Postcombe.

Well... As my tools were in the boot of another car in Solihull, I confess that I had to get the nice RAC man out to actually fit it at the block end while I plugged it in at the top!

Still, at least I had one in the boot, just in case!
Remember to put another in the boot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 June 2013, 20:57:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 June 2013, 11:52:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 June 2013, 22:09:40
Changed crank sensor on the side of the A40 at Postcombe.

Well... As my tools were in the boot of another car in Solihull, I confess that I had to get the nice RAC man out to actually fit it at the block end while I plugged it in at the top!

Still, at least I had one in the boot, just in case!
Remember to put another in the boot ;D
Another one ordered today from AndyC. Trouble is.... if i'd had my head screwed on i'd have ordered two.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 27 June 2013, 22:33:13
Dragged one of them up to the front of the house ready for Mr Scrappy to come and collect it,but he didn't turn up when he said he would.Rang me to say he was coming (2 hours late),"no chance mate,I have to go hospital visiting now". Hopefully hes coming tomorrow.If not,my angle grinder is going to be overworked this weekend. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 June 2013, 22:36:45
Quote from: Albitz on 27 June 2013, 22:33:13
Dragged one of them up to the front of the house ready for Mr Scrappy to come and collect it,but he didn't turn up when he said he would.Rang me to say he was coming (2 hours late),"no chance mate,I have to go hospital visiting now". Hopefully hes coming tomorrow.If not,my angle grinder is going to be overworked this weekend. ::)

Cut the numbers out of it and leave it in the road :y someone will take it away,  Friday or not :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 June 2013, 11:05:31
Changed the ar filter on the 2.6 , expected to take out a really dirty one but pleasantly suprised  clean .
According to service  booklet last changed at 43,968 in 2008 now on 78,500 , removed a genuine GM one & replaced with a genuine GM one, only £20.82 from my local main dealer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 June 2013, 15:36:04
A day late with this but:

Wednesday Amy & I took the rear brakes on the M3 apart and reapplied anti-squeal paste* to try and cure the horrible squeal it's gained since Rockingham; all of the paste had evaporated due to heat  :-[ I also replaced the 'new' calliper retaining springs with the original BMW ones as the dimensions were slightly off on the new ones. That didn't quite sort it so..
Thursday I took the front brakes apart and did the same thing there, squeal pretty much sorted now thankfully!
Today Amy and her little brother washed, polished, vacuumed, upholstery cleaned, tyre blacked, and polished the exhaust pipes on said same M3 ready for me dropping him and two friends off to their school prom later.

Oh and yesterday I realised it may finally be time for a new exhaust on the Omega as one of the exhaust tips now hangs at a funny angle - it rusted to the point it could no longer support it's own weight ;D ;D


*anti squeal paste = copperslip ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2013, 18:27:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 June 2013, 15:36:04
*anti squeal paste = copperslip ;D
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/smack.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 June 2013, 18:57:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2013, 18:27:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 June 2013, 15:36:04
*anti squeal paste = copperslip ;D
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/smack.gif)
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/boxer.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 June 2013, 01:48:15
Sold one Omega to clear space for another ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 June 2013, 10:59:46
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2013, 18:27:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 June 2013, 15:36:04
*anti squeal paste = copperslip ;D
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/smack.gif)

 ;D To be fair it's always worked in the past! I think this tub may have time expired, though..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 June 2013, 11:34:29
If it's gone black with traces of green, then definitely past it, but worth scrapping the top layer off to see what state it's in underneath ::)

Must admit I'm also partial to the odd dollop of copperslip when servicing brakes ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 June 2013, 18:37:20
Been for a 120mile run in the 3.2 Elite, and some halfway into the drive there was a large (few miles) part of a road in the moors the surface that had been layed recently the type with those nasty screen cracking stones that are all lose and the 20mph max speed limit signs and I was going between 30 - 40mph and all of a sudden some idiot in some flash new e class mercedes overtook me must have been reaching speeds of 60-70mph,  >:( ... luckily no stones hit the windscreen, Pissed me off so took pursuit after the road was back to old surface to only find out he'd taken another 2 cars  :o gave up then  ;D ... Some people eh.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2013, 10:04:29
Took the focus for a 160m trip to Lefkara, so Mrs TB could buy some old tat.

The aircon is still shit, and the thing is rough as hell on cruise, really jerky, esp on a slight descent.

On the upside, ITS NOT MY FOOKING CAR!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 July 2013, 11:32:52
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 June 2013, 11:34:29
If it's gone black with traces of green, then definitely past it, but worth scrapping the top layer off to see what state it's in underneath ::)

Must admit I'm also partial to the odd dollop of copperslip when servicing brakes ::)

This stuff still looks fine, but it came to me from a place that makes airliner fuselages when it was life expired (apparently they chuck it out at about 3 years old ;D) so maybe there was a good reason for that!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 01 July 2013, 11:51:15
Taken Big Blue for MOT....and it Passed :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 July 2013, 13:43:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 July 2013, 11:32:52
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 June 2013, 11:34:29
If it's gone black with traces of green, then definitely past it, but worth scrapping the top layer off to see what state it's in underneath ::)

Must admit I'm also partial to the odd dollop of copperslip when servicing brakes ::)

This stuff still looks fine, but it came to me from a place that makes airliner fuselages when it was life expired (apparently they chuck it out at about 3 years old ;D) so maybe there was a good reason for that!

Yeah, don't use it on a plane ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 July 2013, 13:46:31
Finally serviced the car ::) only 7k overdue :-[ converted the cartridge filter to a spin on one, fitted a new engine loom and discovered that the gearbox has blown its rear seal ::)

Still at least it's not raining ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 July 2013, 14:03:13
Washed and polished the red MV6,then did  the interior on the blue one,and then getting it ready to take the towbar off it when P6UL K gets here from Sam Burtons place...not looking forward to this one at all ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 01 July 2013, 16:36:22
Reinsured Big Blue :

Renewal Price With Admiral : £842
renewed Via Admiral : £279!

Also did the Zafa, Renewal With Swiftcover : £480
renewed with Admiral : £277!

Fair old saving for 2 mins on the comparison sites!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 July 2013, 19:34:53
Thank christ the tow bar's off the car and on its way back too Kent with P6UL K,bit of a barsteward of a job but went fairly well all things considered,well done Paul hope you get good use from it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: P6UL K on 01 July 2013, 21:45:23
Quote from: nitro on 01 July 2013, 14:03:13
Washed and polished the red MV6,then did  the interior on the blue one,and then getting it ready to take the towbar off it when P6UL K gets here from Sam Burtons place...not looking forward to this one at all ::)

Quote from: nitro on 01 July 2013, 19:34:53
Thank christ the tow bar's off the car and on its way back too Kent with P6UL K,bit of a barsteward of a job but went fairly well all things considered,well done Paul hope you get good use from it :y

Wasn't that bad Ken, job well done tho huh! Cheers for the tea, tow bar & being a generally top bloke all round  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: P6UL K on 01 July 2013, 21:51:23
Not posted on this thread before but today I...

Got High Speed 1 to St Pancras, then normal train to Biggleswade to collect Sam Burtons DTi

Drove from Sams to Nitros (Ken) in Reading to help remove the tow bar I needed from one of Kens fleet  8)

Drive home feeling chuffed that I have a wicked DTi Omega and a tow bar to fit to it!

Overall, a very good day!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 01 July 2013, 21:52:56
Tis a nice car that dti. Young Sam did a nice job with it imo. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 July 2013, 22:09:43
Agreed,saw it today and it's a very nice car :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 01 July 2013, 22:15:41
Quote from: Albitz on 01 July 2013, 21:52:56
Tis a nice car that dti. Young Sam did a nice job with it imo. :y

Agreed, I happily provided the nice beige leather that's now in the DTI  ;)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 02 July 2013, 00:08:17
Gave our trusty VW Caddy van a thorough going-over.

Nowt amiss and in fine fettle at over 140k miles. Very pleased really, as we've owned it for over seven years now!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/img088.jpg)
The underside's pretty well like the day it left the factory, fair play! :y





Then gave my quad-bike a good fettling:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0545.JPG)
... in readiness for it's annual week-long work-stint on the campsite at the Welland Steam Rally ...





where it'll be thrashed when I ain't looking expertly handled by the two (adult) OOFers geezers on the right:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0579.JPG)
... who seem to think that they're drivin' V6's!
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 02 July 2013, 13:46:25
Just spent this morning giving our former TD a full service ... 'cos it'll also be joining us at the Welland Steam Rally in a few weeks time! :y

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0102.JPG)
Still running beautifully at 167k miles, and in pretty good shape at nearly 15 years old! ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 03 July 2013, 16:56:40
got mate stripping out interior :'(  so can remove roof bars and fill holes-weld inserts :y-should be able to do job friday-with piccies too--for antyone mad enough to do same :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 July 2013, 19:32:45
Quote from: symes on 03 July 2013, 16:56:40
got mate stripping out interior :'(  so can remove roof bars and fill holes-weld inserts :y-should be able to do job friday-with piccies too--for antyone mad enough to do same :y

Wotuwondothatfor ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 July 2013, 19:34:03
Swapped out the high pressure aircon valve today, low pressure one tomorrow... then need to get it regassed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 03 July 2013, 19:43:18
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 July 2013, 19:32:45
Quote from: symes on 03 July 2013, 16:56:40
got mate stripping out interior :'(  so can remove roof bars and fill holes-weld inserts :y-should be able to do job friday-with piccies too--for antyone mad enough to do same :y

Wotuwondothatfor ::)
do away with roof bars-cant get blanking plugs-fed up trying to get some---so removing bars and plug holes with steel---easy to do---do similar when removing door handles and trim(shaving)  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 July 2013, 20:24:11
Furynuf :y Could VX not even supply them :-\ standard on plod and early GLS iirc :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 03 July 2013, 20:28:52
yes --but try and get some :-\ and not only that----when done---completely smooth--unlike afterthought plugs :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 03 July 2013, 20:43:59
5 hours driving (and 200 miles) yesterday, 7 hours and 300 miles today. Odometer ticked over 176,000 10 minutes from home.

Going to give it some long overdue TLC at the weekend :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 03 July 2013, 21:36:53
Fitted new 2/4/6. Coil pack (genuine bosch) thats cured the misfire  :). £74.00 delivered from vauxhall world parts. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 July 2013, 14:43:26
Quote from: biggriffin on 03 July 2013, 21:36:53
Fitted new 2/4/6. Coil pack (genuine bosch) thats cured the misfire  :). £74.00 delivered from vauxhall world parts. :y

Dont let ralf hear you swearing  ::) ;D

Quote from: symes on 03 July 2013, 19:43:18
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 July 2013, 19:32:45
Quote from: symes on 03 July 2013, 16:56:40
got mate stripping out interior :'(  so can remove roof bars and fill holes-weld inserts :y-should be able to do job friday-with piccies too--for antyone mad enough to do same :y

Wotuwondothatfor ::)
do away with roof bars-cant get blanking plugs-fed up trying to get some---so removing bars and plug holes with steel---easy to do---do similar when removing door handles and trim(shaving)  :y :y

Cut and shut the roof mate , would be a first hot rod omega estate  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 04 July 2013, 14:48:18
Quote from: Emd on 04 July 2013, 14:43:26
Quote from: biggriffin on 03 July 2013, 21:36:53
Fitted new 2/4/6. Coil pack (genuine bosch) thats cured the misfire  :). £74.00 delivered from vauxhall world parts. :y

Dont let ralf hear you swearing  ::) ;D

Quote from: symes on 03 July 2013, 19:43:18
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 July 2013, 19:32:45
Quote from: symes on 03 July 2013, 16:56:40
got mate stripping out interior :'(  so can remove roof bars and fill holes-weld inserts :y-should be able to do job friday-with piccies too--for antyone mad enough to do same :y

Wotuwondothatfor ::)
do away with roof bars-cant get blanking plugs-fed up trying to get some---so removing bars and plug holes with steel---easy to do---do similar when removing door handles and trim(shaving)  :y :y

Cut and shut the roof mate , would be a first hot rod omega estate  :o
mate if i could get glass cut(toughened :'( )  would have chopped roof ages ago--mates are surprised rover escaped chop ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 July 2013, 15:23:26
As the Borg might say... Resistance is futile ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 July 2013, 20:06:00
Pranged the poxy thing on the M27 ::) outbraked by a 6year old Civic >:(

Rebuilding the front bumper tomorrow then...

Wouldn't mind but was actually behaving myself... For once :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 04 July 2013, 20:06:59
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 July 2013, 20:06:00
Pranged the poxy thing on the M27 ::) outbraked by a 6year old Civic >:(

Rebuilding the front bumper tomorrow then...
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 July 2013, 20:39:20
Not so bad ::) spare crash bar in the garage, white bonnet sorted, about a pound of epoxy and a lick of paint will soon sort it.

Glad I didn't pay€1500 for the bumper... But on the flip side, need a new number plate as it's shattered due to the Irmy bumpers having no padding behind :-\

About 2 inches of a new slam panel/ radiator though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 04 July 2013, 20:41:57
glad you can sort it out :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 04 July 2013, 21:07:33
My friendly carpet fitter gave me some rubber backed hard wearing carpet. Seeing as I use the car daily for work and the old cover was "goosed" I did this with it at the weekend.

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0797.jpg)

I'm lovin it  :-* :-*

Then today I find I have a coolant leak which is coming from what looks like an HBV type thingy behind the inlet manifold  >:( >:( ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 July 2013, 21:10:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 July 2013, 20:39:20
Not so bad ::) spare crash bar in the garage, white bonnet sorted, about a pound of epoxy and a lick of paint will soon sort it.

Glad I didn't pay€1500 for the bumper... But on the flip side, need a new number plate as it's shattered due to the Irmy bumpers having no padding behind :-\

About 2 inches of a new slam panel/ radiator though.

Nooo not the Irmscher bumper. :o

Funny how am omega becomes at least two feet longer at the front with one of those fitted. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 04 July 2013, 21:19:47
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 04 July 2013, 21:07:33
My friendly carpet fitter gave me some rubber backed hard wearing carpet. Seeing as I use the car daily for work and the old cover was "goosed" I did this with it at the weekend.

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0797.jpg)

I'm lovin it  :-* :-*

Then today I find I have a coolant leak which is coming from what looks like an HBV type thingy behind the inlet manifold  >:( >:( ::)

oh simple on yours :y can you carpet my house mate----really good in your car--like the colour too :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 04 July 2013, 21:30:18
Quote from: symes on 04 July 2013, 21:19:47
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 04 July 2013, 21:07:33
My friendly carpet fitter gave me some rubber backed hard wearing carpet. Seeing as I use the car daily for work and the old cover was "goosed" I did this with it at the weekend.

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/Photo0797.jpg)

I'm lovin it  :-* :-*

Then today I find I have a coolant leak which is coming from what looks like an HBV type thingy behind the inlet manifold  >:( >:( ::)

oh simple on yours :y can you carpet my house mate----really good in your car--like the colour too :y :y
Thanks, I know, doing it tomorrow, dont normally do carpet's but will quote if you want it  ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 04 July 2013, 22:38:44
Quote from: Emd on 04 July 2013, 14:43:26
Quote from: biggriffin on 03 July 2013, 21:36:53
Fitted new 2/4/6. Coil pack (genuine bosch) thats cured the misfire  :). £74.00 delivered from vauxhall world parts. :y

Dont let ralf hear you swearing  ::) ;D

Thats not swearing,you want to see what the GENUINE parts policemen would say,if i had fitted pattern parts.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 July 2013, 22:45:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 July 2013, 21:10:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 July 2013, 20:39:20
Not so bad ::) spare crash bar in the garage, white bonnet sorted, about a pound of epoxy and a lick of paint will soon sort it.

Glad I didn't pay€1500 for the bumper... But on the flip side, need a new number plate as it's shattered due to the Irmy bumpers having no padding behind :-\
@
About 2 inches of a new slam panel/ radiator though.

Nooo not the Irmscher bumper. :o

Funny how am omega becomes at least two feet longer at the front with one of those fitted. :-\

'Oh cock' was about the first thing I said....  Didn't think I'd smacked it that hard tbh, but enough to split and scuff the top edge
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 04 July 2013, 23:36:40
Well I spent a relaxing evening in front of the telly drinking tea and making a new loom for my Camper. Oh the joys of owning old bags of poo. The insulation on the old wiring had more in common with Bakelite  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 July 2013, 23:56:15
Nothing today.It was the bikes turn for a bit of attention at long last.Got it all prepped to sell,after threatening to do so for a couple of years.

Having said that.I haven't actually sold it yet. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2013, 00:06:55
Well whatever you do don't ride it ffs ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 05 July 2013, 00:12:54
Your right. :y...........It was a lovely day,and had it been taxed/insured,I wouldn't have been able to resist. But then,it wouldn't have been put up for sale. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2013, 00:14:49
Uh ha ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mmcg on 05 July 2013, 00:15:52
Collected lower suspension arm for the vivaro 112 euros on trade club. Front bilstein b4's for dti estate 180 euros, now it needs  front brake pads tomorrow and almost forgot the tracking :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 July 2013, 08:37:11
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 July 2013, 20:06:00
Pranged the poxy thing on the M27 ::) outbraked by a 6year old Civic >:(

Rebuilding the front bumper tomorrow then...

Wouldn't mind but was actually behaving myself... For once :-X

Pictures.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2013, 10:53:20
Patience young Jedi ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 05 July 2013, 17:45:39
how do you do oil/washer bottle fill when arm in sling(operation) simple--get wife out there :y :y Dee came and helped me :y :y and she is helping me tomorrow do a cam belt on a Alfa :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 05 July 2013, 21:46:22
MOT, Tax and fill up ready for tomorrow, quite an expensive day really  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2013, 21:57:22
Before...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_155111_zpsf1f41093.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_155156_zps5a71d93f.jpg)

During...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_162432_zps3c9903d7.jpg)

Horn upgrade...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_171602_zps7a34d8c4.jpg)

After...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_191309_zps87dd9389.jpg)

Crack in the bumper has been plated from behind with nylon webbing soaked in epoxy, just the surface to fill, rub down and paint :y

Mahoosive thanks to Robsey for a) stocking white panels, and b) helping to fit the bonnet :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 July 2013, 22:01:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 21:57:22


After...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_191309_zps87dd9389.jpg)

Crack in the bumper has been plated from behind with nylon webbing soaked in epoxy, just the surface to fill, rub down and paint :y

Mahoosive thanks to Robsey for a) stocking white panels, and b) helping to fit the bonnet :y

Very nice job  :y :y

Btw what does the horn sound like (apart from loud) ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2013, 22:10:26
I sound like pretty much any Police/Fire/Ambulance Getthebreakoutofmylane airhorn :y

Or to put it another way, this...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 July 2013, 22:13:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:10:26
I sound like pretty much any Police/Fire/Ambulance Getthebreakoutofmylane airhorn :y

Or to put it another way, this...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

 :y

Sounds good, You need something like this now days.  :y

I'd have thought you could connect it in such a way it will work with the steering wheel horn buttons.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: CaptainZok on 05 July 2013, 22:19:20
Pushed the brake pedal numerous times while TG bled the brakes after a pipe change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2013, 22:20:30
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2013, 22:13:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:10:26
I sound like pretty much any Police/Fire/Ambulance Getthebreakoutofmylane airhorn :y

Or to put it another way, this...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

 :y
Sounds good, You need something like this now days.  :y

I'd have thought you could connect it in such a way it will work with the steering wheel horn buttons.  :-\

Do I look lik a stoopid redneck ::)

How, prey tell, do you think it works ;D

Just to add, although it is hypothetically capable of making much more interesting noises, which would be totally illegal... so it I have wired it in such a way that it can only produce the airhorn tone :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 July 2013, 22:22:41
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:20:30
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2013, 22:13:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:10:26
I sound like pretty much any Police/Fire/Ambulance Getthebreakoutofmylane airhorn :y

Or to put it another way, this...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

 :y
Sounds good, You need something like this now days.  :y

I'd have thought you could connect it in such a way it will work with the steering wheel horn buttons.  :-\

Do I look lik a stoopid redneck ::)

How, prey tell, do you think it works ;D

Just to add, although it is hypothetically capable of making much more interesting noises, which would be totally illegal... so it I have wired it in such a way that it can only produce the airhorn tone :y

Was just going by the video  :P

Expensive are they ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2013, 22:36:07
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2013, 22:22:41
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:20:30
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2013, 22:13:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:10:26
I sound like pretty much any Police/Fire/Ambulance Getthebreakoutofmylane airhorn :y

Or to put it another way, this...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

 :y
Sounds good, You need something like this now days.  :y

I'd have thought you could connect it in such a way it will work with the steering wheel horn buttons.  :-\

Do I look lik a stoopid redneck ::)

How, prey tell, do you think it works ;D

Just to add, although it is hypothetically capable of making much more interesting noises, which would be totally illegal... so it I have wired it in such a way that it can only produce the airhorn tone :y

Was just going by the video  :P

Expensive are they ?

Shalln't say ::) as probably best not to encourage you, given the video was titled and everything :P

Everything fitted in making that work was imported :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 July 2013, 22:41:17
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:36:07
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2013, 22:22:41
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:20:30
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 05 July 2013, 22:13:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 22:10:26
I sound like pretty much any Police/Fire/Ambulance Getthebreakoutofmylane airhorn :y

Or to put it another way, this...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuYx8i42RQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

 :y
Sounds good, You need something like this now days.  :y

I'd have thought you could connect it in such a way it will work with the steering wheel horn buttons.  :-\

Do I look lik a stoopid redneck ::)

How, prey tell, do you think it works ;D

Just to add, although it is hypothetically capable of making much more interesting noises, which would be totally illegal... so it I have wired it in such a way that it can only produce the airhorn tone :y

Was just going by the video  :P

Expensive are they ?

Shalln't say ::) as probably best not to encourage you, given the video was titled and everything :P

Everything fitted in making that work was imported :y

 :P ;D ;D ;D Fair enough... Can't find one for sale anywhere that's why i asked. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 06 July 2013, 07:37:33
washed waxed and polished,hovered and cleaned inside looks like new ready for the bride ;) as i'm doing my friends wedding today :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 July 2013, 08:55:45
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 July 2013, 20:06:00
Pranged the poxy thing on the M27 ::) outbraked by a 6year old Civic >:(

Rebuilding the front bumper tomorrow then...

Wouldn't mind but was actually behaving myself... For once :-X

 :o :o :o :o :o Or slightly too close maybe ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :-\ :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pirate on 06 July 2013, 11:32:41
took hp aircon valve off went to vauxhall dealer got nowhere had to order it from luton ffs,no air con and its fooking hot,windows open drive faster
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 06 July 2013, 12:40:28
Quote from: pirate on 06 July 2013, 11:32:41
took hp aircon valve off went to vauxhall dealer got nowhere had to order it from luton ffs,no air con and its fooking hot,windows open drive faster
i never use air con like windows open :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 July 2013, 12:49:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 06 July 2013, 08:55:45
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 July 2013, 20:06:00
Pranged the poxy thing on the M27 ::) outbraked by a 6year old Civic >:(

Rebuilding the front bumper tomorrow then...

Wouldn't mind but was actually behaving myself... For once :-X

 :o :o :o :o :o Or slightly too close maybe ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :-\ :y
:-[ perhaps... I had slowed to pull in behind him about 600 yards before the end of lane four. Someone forced their way in further ahead causing the traffic to slow quite heavily. He braked, and I braked. Eased off the brakes when he stopped braking, and glanced in the mirror to see if I was about to get knocked from behind. As I looked forward again he braked to a stop, so I stood on the pedal, but was a split second too late :'( not convinced that he had actually needed to stop, as the traffic ahead hadn't  :-\   

Actually that might have been a situation where a dash camera could have been of use...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 06 July 2013, 12:53:05
Undone one exhaust to cat bolt :y, sheared another >:(. Two more to go  :(

Think I might drill the threads out this time rather than ponce about trying to save them :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 July 2013, 12:54:23
Quote from: ex taxi al on 06 July 2013, 12:49:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 06 July 2013, 08:55:45
Quote from: ex taxi al on 04 July 2013, 20:06:00
Pranged the poxy thing on the M27 ::) outbraked by a 6year old Civic >:(

Rebuilding the front bumper tomorrow then...

Wouldn't mind but was actually behaving myself... For once :-X

 :o :o :o :o :o Or slightly too close maybe ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :-\ :y
:-[ perhaps... I had slowed to pull in behind him about 600 yards before the end of lane four. Someone forced their way in further ahead causing the traffic to slow quite heavily. He braked, and I braked. Eased off the brakes when he stopped braking, and glanced in the mirror to see if I was about to get knocked from behind. As I looked forward again he braked to a stop, so I stood on the pedal, but was a split second too late :'( not convinced that he had actually needed to stop, as the traffic ahead hadn't  :-\   

Actually that might have been a situation where a dash camera could have been of use...

Nice repair job anyway. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 July 2013, 13:01:48
Ta :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2013, 14:43:46
Noticed a knock from the front suspension on the Bullet. Just need to investigate when she'll let me have "her" car for a few hours in daylight...

...although no hurry, as I need to let my ribs settle before any heavy work  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 06 July 2013, 14:46:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2013, 14:43:46
Noticed a knock from the front suspension on the Bullet. Just need to investigate when she'll let me have "her" car for a few hours in daylight...

...although no hurry, as I need to let my ribs settle before any heavy work  :-[
sorry for being ignorant---but what you done mate :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2013, 14:54:14
Quote from: symes on 06 July 2013, 14:46:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2013, 14:43:46
Noticed a knock from the front suspension on the Bullet. Just need to investigate when she'll let me have "her" car for a few hours in daylight...

...although no hurry, as I need to let my ribs settle before any heavy work  :-[
sorry for being ignorant---but what you done mate :o :o
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=116052.msg1468797#msg1468797
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 06 July 2013, 14:56:54
ah gotcha :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sdwall on 07 July 2013, 09:55:40
Timing belt changed, aux belt and water pump changed breathers cleared & cleaned. Cam Cover gaskets changed (loads of oil cleared from plug wells on one side so looks like the change was desperately needed). Plugs changed and second oil and filter change in 3000 miles since I got it. At least I know what's been done now! The reliable history starts here! Cheers JamesV6CDX!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 07 July 2013, 12:18:32
A/C re-gas. Now showing 6.5° @ vents 8) 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2013, 19:08:13
That reminds me, the Bullet is about 10k overdue a cambelt. Must get one ordered  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 July 2013, 21:38:29
Watched young Daz do my aux belt, aux belt tensioner, water pump and coolant change, then watched him drop the cats and weld in two new post cat bosses. :) Cheers Daz  :y

Oh, and left him with a project as well.....

Then sat in the passenger seat and let Mrs VXL drive me home  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 July 2013, 21:58:02
Noted that seat bolts need to go with the seats not stay with the car.

If fitting Mv6 seats in Elite, the original bolts are too long, with the cap head too proud, so will foul the mv6 seat runners, restricting leg room severely.

I couldn't get in it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 July 2013, 01:20:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 July 2013, 21:58:02
Noted that seat bolts need to go with the seats not stay with the car.

If fitting Mv6 seats in Elite, the original bolts are too long, with the cap head too proud, so will foul the mv6 seat runners, restricting leg room severely.

I couldn't get in it. ;D
Colour coded for the benefit of the factory monkeys ;D

Pink threadlock for the Elite, Blue for the rest :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 July 2013, 17:28:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 July 2013, 21:38:29
Watched young Daz do my aux belt, aux belt tensioner, water pump and coolant change, then watched him drop the cats and weld in two new post cat bosses. :) Cheers Daz  :y

Oh, and left him with a project as well.....

Then sat in the passenger seat and let Mrs VXL drive me home  :y

A poorly Dti perchance ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 July 2013, 17:38:07
Quote from: henryd on 08 July 2013, 17:28:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 July 2013, 21:38:29
Watched young Daz do my aux belt, aux belt tensioner, water pump and coolant change, then watched him drop the cats and weld in two new post cat bosses. :) Cheers Daz  :y

Oh, and left him with a project as well.....

Then sat in the passenger seat and let Mrs VXL drive me home  :y

A poorly Dti perchance ???

Nope, DTi is slowly being striped of all it's nice (well working) bits.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 July 2013, 18:10:58
Finally liberated the low pressure fill valve on the aircon, just need to regas it now... ::)

Had the gearbox rear seal changed as the chassis is now completely rust proof  ;D (gearbox only took a litre to refill :-X) and discovered that last weeks' little bump caused the gearbox mounting to fail >:( so a new one ordered... another job for next weekend ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 July 2013, 11:34:14
All Jag stuff again for me.

Snapped a stud:
(http://i43.tinypic.com/oat1qg.jpg)

Scraped off 20 years of dissimilar metal corrosion:
(http://i43.tinypic.com/iw2ljq.jpg)

And had some lessons on the correct use of my lathe:
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2e201ex.jpg)


The last part being the most fun I've had in the garage in ages.. I found machining something to a target measurement and tolerance a thoroughly therapeutic process :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 July 2013, 13:43:21
Fitted a Genuine vx part  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 July 2013, 18:57:09
Opened the windows on the car at home as not to cook the interior then to find some 20 muintes later a bird had shit on the car and gone though the open windows onto the leather, pissed off I was  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 09 July 2013, 21:08:48
got my miggy back--mate had it for a couple of days as I cant drive it----He liked it apart from size ??? told moaner mate thats fine--stick to your focus ;D He on about maybe getting mig---Toold him to come here first :y :y--not to put him off--of course :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2013, 21:13:53
Noticed a jousting mark in TBE's rear bumper. Bugger. I wasn't even in it at the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 July 2013, 21:35:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2013, 21:13:53
Noticed a jousting mark in TBE's rear bumper. Bugger. I wasn't even in it at the time.
Got a Z157 bumper with park sensors already fitted here  :y Won't charge you, just do a straight swap  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 09 July 2013, 21:51:09
Nothing.

It is in disgrace after dumping its coolant over me while I was fitting a new ETS clamshell exhaust system at the weekend. >:(

New starship enterprise should arrive tomorrow.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 09 July 2013, 21:52:00
Backing onto drive, trying to avoid driving over new curb's fitted today, Sal's car and old mig, wasnt watching how far i was back and bumped the rear door into the skip on my drive.


Bugger bugger bugger and did I say  bugger It's well "dinged" and creased right next to the glass

Looks like i'm transplanting the rear door off the old mig and a spray job
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 July 2013, 21:53:29
Cleaned it.


...actually, the Hungry Hungarians did. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 July 2013, 22:43:31
cleared all the junk out of it :o and hoovered it :o :o---its not even my birthday---maybe it got something to do with being unable to drive it :( :(---my hand op--- :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 11 July 2013, 23:07:04
got rid of it  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 July 2013, 23:11:26
Easy Symes ;D you'll be washing it next... and we all know what happens then ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 11 July 2013, 23:15:12
Quote from: ex taxi al on 11 July 2013, 23:11:26
Easy Symes ;D you'll be washing it next... and we all know what happens then ::) :-X
am doing rear arch Saturday----its in rover show on 4th aug  ----and yes will wash it then---so when it snows/hail---I will hide under bed :-\ 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 July 2013, 23:40:03
Went to shop and back , something not right with the handling  :-\ Found nearside back tyre flat  >:( Thats why it was drifting  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 July 2013, 10:11:03
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2013, 23:40:03
Went to shop and back , something not right with the handling  :-\ Found nearside back tyre flat  >:( Thats why it was drifting  ::)
:o :o :o :o :o could have been nasty mate--hope its a simple fix for you :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 July 2013, 15:18:52
Quote from: symes on 12 July 2013, 10:11:03
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2013, 23:40:03
Went to shop and back , something not right with the handling  :-\ Found nearside back tyre flat  >:( Thats why it was drifting  ::)
:o :o :o :o :o could have been nasty mate--hope its a simple fix for you :y

Aye , bloody kids letting tyres down in the streets . And scratching cars  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 12 July 2013, 17:43:55
get foto proof and then report to police--then stick it too parent to pay damages---I did--kids kept lifting drain covers--took out oilpan  >:( >:( couples kid reported over several other things--then services involved--not seen kid for a while :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 July 2013, 22:18:53
Yesterday actually. I replaced the noisy front OS wheel bearing on the TD Estate with a new OE Koyo bearing. Now I think I can hear a whine from it.  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 12 July 2013, 22:20:01
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 July 2013, 22:18:53
Yesterday actually. I replaced the noisy front OS wheel bearing on the TD Estate with a new OE Koyo bearing. Now I think I can hear a whine from it.  >:( >:( >:(
Torqued to 320Nm ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2013, 22:30:15
Buggered it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 July 2013, 10:03:47
Quote from: RobG on 12 July 2013, 22:20:01
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 July 2013, 22:18:53
Yesterday actually. I replaced the noisy front OS wheel bearing on the TD Estate with a new OE Koyo bearing. Now I think I can hear a whine from it.  >:( >:( >:(
Torqued to 320Nm ?

Of course :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 July 2013, 12:07:34
Put one of those tin foil reflective screens in it , and it works keeping the car cool  :y Not while driving though  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 13 July 2013, 18:02:06
how to gain HP in minutes not hours
got fed up with tiny 390cfm Holley on my Buick 300 so put 650 on :y :y mate took these while we started
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/power%20boost/IMG_20130712_202842_zpsf340ad78.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/power%20boost/IMG_20130712_202449_zps3986cda8.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/power%20boost/IMG_20130712_202529_zpscd3b10ee.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/power%20boost/IMG_20130712_202800_zpsb01208fd.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/power%20boost/IMG_20130712_202836_zps2ec830f9.jpg)
instant consumption hike :( But lots more power :y :y :y Came more or less set up for my Buick--Real Steel sorted it for me :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 July 2013, 18:12:20
 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 July 2013, 19:07:45
Fitted a refurbished compressor and new condenser drier to the 3.2 Elite. Just waiting for a radiator as I decided to fit a new one due age (not mine) and fin damage. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 13 July 2013, 20:05:09
Rear pad,rear discs, hand brake shoes,rear calipers and rear springs replaced. I wouldn't mind but I only set out to do the rear ruddy pads. Oh and snapping a brake pipe was just the icing Still it brakes and rides like it should now. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 July 2013, 18:08:11
Started at 11.30am and finished at 5pm with about 26 tea breaks  :( Took the throttle body off , boy was it gunked up on the underside of the butterfly . All cleaned up now and all breather holes cleaned properly  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: noel on 14 July 2013, 19:48:47
oil & filter change with a can of wynn's oil additive  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 14 July 2013, 19:58:48
Fitted the roof box ...

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0483.JPG)

... 'cos our touring commitments begin with a vengeance next weekend! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 July 2013, 13:57:01
Had a bloody Slough teradactil crap all over it.  Why do they wait until its clean?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 July 2013, 16:06:35
Put a nyloc nut on the steering idler (at last) as the original fitment constantly comes loose.Cant fathom why,but it does.
Just took it for a wee drive and it feels better,but still not right really. N/s front tyre has scrubbed the inner edge quite badly in not very many miles so Im thinking wishbones.
There is a certain amount of play in the front bushes,but not having a lot of experience of them,I find it difficult to know how much is too much.
Thinking the best thing would be to polybush them,but then I need to ascertain how much wear/play is present in the rear bushes,so its a bot of a vicious circle.
This all started a couple of months ago when I hit  big pothole and burst a tyre.Cant see anything broken or bent,everything torqued correctly,so maybe its just knackered an already half knackered bush. :-\
Not doing much more today.Too fackin hot,and I have a bathroom & kitchen to decorate. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 July 2013, 16:42:42
Jack it up, wheel off, post a close up pic if the rear bush. It'll be buggerd but let's see anyway. :)

But as you say, another day. It's way too hot to be working on cars. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 15 July 2013, 17:52:21
Quote from: Albitz on 15 July 2013, 16:06:35
Put a nyloc nut on the steering idler (at last) as the original fitment constantly comes loose.Cant fathom why,but it does.
Just took it for a wee drive and it feels better,but still not right really. N/s front tyre has scrubbed the inner edge quite badly in not very many miles so Im thinking wishbones.
There is a certain amount of play in the front bushes,but not having a lot of experience of them,I find it difficult to know how much is too much.
Thinking the best thing would be to polybush them,but then I need to ascertain how much wear/play is present in the rear bushes,so its a bot of a vicious circle.
This all started a couple of months ago when I hit  big pothole and burst a tyre.Cant see anything broken or bent,everything torqued correctly,so maybe its just knackered an already half knackered bush. :-\
Not doing much more today.Too fackin hot,and I have a bathroom & kitchen to decorate. ::)
The bushes start off being too soft so it is never too soon to change them to polybushes :y

If you hit something hard enough to burst a tyre the subframe might have shifted :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 16 July 2013, 21:42:21
Changed both track control arms on the gf's Honda civic,and as normal drop links seized solid ,another job for tomorrow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 16 July 2013, 22:15:16
Gave her diesel Ford shitbox Fusion a service doing oil, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter as well as brakes looksee and general lookover.  Everything was fantabulous until I went to restart it.  Fugger turned over like a good'un but didn't fire.  And had the management light lit.    Had primed the fuel filter but had to leave it last night as I was thinking of doing a TB on it with a box of Scottish bluebells....

Out this morning (what a way to spend the holidays) and rechecked wiring and connectors.  There are only a couple of connectors disturbed on changing the filter after all...  Reprimed fuel filter and after much huffing and puffing, finally coaxed it into life.  Took it for a spin to see all OK and it was.  And the management light magically cleared itself..  Poorly primed fuel filter I think.

Then onto the Disco.  Bled/changed the brake fluid as it was looking quite old/dark.  Removed/bypassed the EGR and blanked off the redundant connectors.  Found a couple of the vacuum connectors at the main block were unplugged.  Dunno if I disturbed them or if they had been detached for a while.  Either way, combination of reconnection and bleeding restored braking effect to what it should be.  Will do the discs and pads F&R later in the year.

Then onto the Omega and removed the aircon compressor.  Should have done it last year when I got the replacement compressor (thanks Daz) but had a bad dose of couldn't be arsed so waited until today.

No 'howtoo' on here so might well take pics tomorrow when reassembling and use them for a guide.

As long as my get up and go hasn't got up and gone again.

Thursday is a service on daughters 307CC petrol.

Friday probably reshaping and melting replacement steel onto the chassis of sons Disco.

Next week it will piss with rain and I'll be stuck inside doing frekkin decorating.......



........ rather than outside painting the fence and whitework outside the house and making a new door to the shed.  Then painting.



roll on back to work!   ;D
   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 July 2013, 11:35:58
Quote from: magic tree 42 on 16 July 2013, 21:42:21
Changed both track control arms on the gf's Honda civic,and as normal drop links seized solid ,another job for tomorrow

Another job for my Angle Grinder  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: david b scott on 17 July 2013, 15:55:34
Well,fitted new wishbone front suspension, fitted new rear suspension coil,
Oil change, filter, air filter, new drop links,
All parts from Carpart4less.
2new Tyres from tyreshopper £132 fitted at National with 1/2 MOT..
Last week cleaned out all breathers and fitted air filter.
Car going well and feels good. ;D
Have fun. Dave
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 17 July 2013, 16:08:34
Quote from: david b scott on 17 July 2013, 15:55:34
Well,fitted new wishbone front suspension, fitted new rear suspension coil,
Oil change, filter, air filter, new drop links,
All parts from Carpart4less.
2new Tyres from tyreshopper £132 fitted at National with 1/2 MOT..
Last week cleaned out all breathers and fitted air filter.
Car going well and feels good. ;D
Have fun. Dave
Just one of each ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2013, 17:29:10
Quote from: david b scott on 17 July 2013, 15:55:34
Well,fitted new wishbone front suspension, fitted new rear suspension coil,
Oil change, filter, air filter, new drop links,
All parts from Carpart4less.
2new Tyres from tyreshopper £132 fitted at National with 1/2 MOT..
Last week cleaned out all breathers and fitted air filter.
Car going well and feels good. ;D
Have fun. Dave
Generally recommended to replace suspension parts in matching pairs, if possible :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 17 July 2013, 18:11:45
daughter insisted on washing her car (at my house with my gear) in this heat despite advice to the contrary - result has been need to polish the whole bloody thing for which I was called in to action. Dripping now but recovering with an Old Speckled Hen (not the Mrs).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2013, 20:01:04
Drove it through a completely unexpected thunderstorm. Rain was Ok when in motion at a sensible speed, then got caught behind a dawdler in a Focus, then stuck at some temporary traffic lights, then the road flooded. Pulled into a garage forecourt to put my mac on. Half a mile up the road the roads were dry, it was back to 30 deg. C and I was wearing a soaking wet shirt underneath a mac with a stuck zip, done up tight to my neck. ::) Felt like I'd been boiled-in-the-bag by the time I'd got home. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 17 July 2013, 20:05:29
Ive just pictured the scene in my head Kevin,and it really did make I larf. ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2013, 20:09:19
Quote from: Albitz on 17 July 2013, 20:05:29
Ive just pictured the scene in my head Kevin,and it really did make I larf. ;D ;D ;D :y

Yes, in common with some of the barstewards who passed me in tin-tops, no doubt. ;D Fortunately, I couldn't see them. I couldn't even see where I was going, in fact, due to the rain drops pelting my eyelids. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 17 July 2013, 20:10:36
Got a couple of nice full face helmets here if you want to but one. :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2013, 20:20:14
Sorry Kevin Wood, I really do try not to laugh at other people's misfortune. I really do, honest.

But
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 17 July 2013, 20:38:10
finally got bits to fit spare wheel on the boot :y :y
before
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/rover%20p6/blackrose015.jpg)
after
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/rover%20p6/004_zpsdd42eab9.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/rover%20p6/003_zps756ca0fd.jpg)
and the hole cover for spare was all faded and dull-you could not see rover badge--so I pulled it apart and painted it myself
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/rover%20p6/005_zps687ba3d6.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 July 2013, 20:41:35
Not sure what William Morris would have made of the Confederate 'sail' ;D, but nice job 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 17 July 2013, 21:22:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2013, 20:01:04
Drove it through a completely unexpected thunderstorm. Rain was Ok when in motion at a sensible speed, then got caught behind a dawdler in a Focus, then stuck at some temporary traffic lights, then the road flooded. Pulled into a garage forecourt to put my mac on. Half a mile up the road the roads were dry, it was back to 30 deg. C and I was wearing a soaking wet shirt underneath a mac with a stuck zip, done up tight to my neck. ::) Felt like I'd been boiled-in-the-bag by the time I'd got home. >:(

Must have cooled you off from thinking of hot totty
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2013, 21:28:22
Just decided to go for a bike ride and felt a few spots a mile or so up the road.  ::) Oh, no. Not falling for that one again. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 July 2013, 21:30:56
Don't worry Kev, I think my bedroom floor got just as wet as you did as some numpty* left the window open in said storm to try and cool the house down.. it looked like an elephant had taken a whizz up there.

*me.

 :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2013, 21:36:49
Meanwhile, here, having aborted my pathetic attempt at exercise, the clouds have been staring me out, with the odd drop of rain, but nothing that would have bothered me too much. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 July 2013, 21:39:38
Sounds like a good excuse to crack open a pint and retire to the patio ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2013, 21:44:52
Quote from: ex taxi al on 17 July 2013, 21:39:38
Sounds like a good excuse to crack open a pint and retire to the patio ::)

Glass of home brew going down nicely as we speak. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 July 2013, 22:02:59
Well, yesterday.... Swapped the complete wiper mechanism from the DTi onto the V6 due to seizure of the mechanism - spindle for passenger wiper arm was seized - should have done something about it a while ago as there was evidence of rusty water dripping off the underside of it.
Greased the joints on the donor so hopefully should be good for a while, it's the smoothest the wiper action has been in all the time I've owned the car!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 July 2013, 13:59:46
Fitted torque control arm , even though it will be coming off tomorrow for full engine strip down  :( The rubber bushes had all split and perished on the old arm . Genuine part as well  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2013, 14:40:41
Filled up the Westfield. 25.77 litres into a 27 litre tank. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2013, 15:00:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2013, 14:40:41
Filled up the Westfield. 25.77 litres into a 27 litre tank. ::)

The bingo light came on, eh? ;D

How far do you get on your 27 litres, though?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2013, 15:43:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 July 2013, 15:00:32
How far do you get on your 27 litres, though?

About 175 if I'm lucky (and wait until I'm really twitchy before filling up). ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2013, 15:44:02
Not bad - 30-32mpg, somewhere around there.. Respectable for something that's so much fun!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 16:39:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2013, 14:40:41
Filled up the Westfield. 25.77 litres into a 27 litre tank. ::)
Chicken.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 19 July 2013, 16:49:00
Got the cabby cleaned inside and out,got 2 airfreshners aswell,it's ok tb they are sun shaped lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2013, 17:06:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 16:39:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2013, 14:40:41
Filled up the Westfield. 25.77 litres into a 27 litre tank. ::)
Chicken.

I popped out at lunch time to fill it up, as I heard the fuel pump sucking air in the car park, and was worried that the remains would evaporate through the breather in the afternoon sun. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 18:09:44
Popped in some temporary headlights on TBE. Hoovered yet more glass up from the scuttle area.

Popped some new switches into the fob of joshwyatt's car after getting pissed off it wouldn't unlock ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 July 2013, 19:07:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 18:09:44
Popped in some temporary headlights on TBE. Hoovered yet more glass up from the scuttle area.

Popped some new switches into the fob of joshwyatt's car after getting pissed off it wouldn't unlock ;D

I could see from pics that grille was buggered,will the bumper survive or is that fubar as well?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 July 2013, 19:18:34
Washed and waxed  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: woodbine on 19 July 2013, 19:41:33
welllll ...my car nowt ...was going to clean it out but it's too hot out there

BUT ...my new car ...well I've paid a deposit on it and started dreaming of getting it!!  :D ;D   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 July 2013, 19:48:51
Quote from: Emd on 19 July 2013, 13:59:46
Fitted torque control arm , even though it will be coming off tomorrow for full engine strip down  :( The rubber bushes had all split and perished on the old arm . Genuine part as well  ;D

Was is Das? :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 19 July 2013, 21:46:59
New disc pads all round, new coolant tank, oil & filter change, new pollen filter, Plugs and new brake fluid "bled" through

Parts courtesy of AndyC - Great service good price

Ready for the holiday drive to SOF now 8) - weehee  :) :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 22:04:01
Quote from: henryd on 19 July 2013, 19:07:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 18:09:44
Popped in some temporary headlights on TBE. Hoovered yet more glass up from the scuttle area.

Popped some new switches into the fob of joshwyatt's car after getting pissed off it wouldn't unlock ;D

I could see from pics that grille was buggered,will the bumper survive or is that fubar as well?
Got the bumper back from the bodyshop today :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mav1508 on 19 July 2013, 22:05:54
SOLD MY MV6 :'( :y BUT BOUGHT A VECTRA 2.2 ELITE ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 20 July 2013, 11:19:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 22:04:01
Quote from: henryd on 19 July 2013, 19:07:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2013, 18:09:44
Popped in some temporary headlights on TBE. Hoovered yet more glass up from the scuttle area.

Popped some new switches into the fob of joshwyatt's car after getting pissed off it wouldn't unlock ;D

I could see from pics that grille was buggered,will the bumper survive or is that fubar as well?
Got the bumper back from the bodyshop today :)

Glad it survived :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 20 July 2013, 12:01:59
Bought some GM Oil, GM cam cover gaskets and other service parts.........  ;)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 20 July 2013, 18:42:58
Miggy=just driving it--so far gremlins must be on holidays ;D Rover=cleaned and hoovered for the 50th anniversary rally at Waddesdon Manor :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 20 July 2013, 21:32:47
Bought everything for servicing the V6 Estate - used my Masterfit £40 voucher  :y :y :y :y


Washed the Jag ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 July 2013, 21:41:27
knackered it  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 21 July 2013, 03:44:01
Continued the rewire of the the VW bus. Almost finished now. Much neater lots less wires every where and I stand a better chance of all electrics working rather than 50% in a random order.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 July 2013, 14:40:29
Put new headlight in as last one kept raining inside  :)



Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 July 2013, 21:41:27
knackered it  :'(

Oh no what happened  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2013, 14:46:58
Put parts of the bumper in the dishwasher...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 July 2013, 15:37:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 July 2013, 14:46:58
Put parts of the bumper in the dishwasher...

Take it Mrs TB is out at the moment ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 July 2013, 16:07:08
Quote from: Emd on 21 July 2013, 14:40:29
Put new headlight in as last one kept raining inside  :)



Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 July 2013, 21:41:27
knackered it  :'(

Oh no what happened  ::)

Looks to be the alternator so not too bad so far anyways  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 21 July 2013, 16:30:33
Tried to get the 3.2 on the drive to start.Fitted known good crank sensor. Checked fuel getting up to engine bay.Peeked under cambelt cover and found belt isn't broken. Seems to fire a little on maybe a cylinder ortwo but wont start.
Pedal trick next I think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 21 July 2013, 19:34:02
All most finished the wiring on the bus. All electrics now work first time everytime........ Well almost, both rear light units were completely buggered. So much corrosion and the badly worn bulb sockets prompted me to just say "they're crap I'll just buy new ones". Problem is if I by chinshin made after market ones they will be crap still. So I bit the bullet and got genuine Hella replacement ones with proper glass lenses instead of faded plastic ones. Thing is quality costs. Chinshin after market guaranteed till the first screw threads about 40 quid the pair. Hella made by the gods, scented by  Mermaids and delivered in a silk and fur lined box by Kierra Knightly and Megan Fox while U2 play on the front lawn............... 190 quid. The wife's gonna kill me......... She's just seeded that front lawn.  :-[

Still at least I've proven my loom and all MY recent connections work. Just let down by Mr Chinshin  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 July 2013, 11:04:30
Despite the fact that it now has only one exhaust tip (the other one rusted off), completely knackered front wishbones (you have to wrestle with the steering when braking or going over any kind of crest) and a severely rattling droplink ... I drove it to work..

Only because I needed to pick up a boot load of furniture on the way there, though ;D

Really must con Chris into giving me a hand do the wishbones soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 July 2013, 11:19:34
No problem Aaron. Need to sort out a date. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 July 2013, 11:36:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 July 2013, 11:19:34
No problem Aaron. Need to sort out a date. :)

Aye - last time you were off I was hectic and now things are quieter here I think you're off on your hollybobbles, aren't you?

I'm also trying to decide if I CBA to try and do the exhaust, or just let the local place fit one with the aid of their gas axe ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 22 July 2013, 12:19:06
IN

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/stalk.JPG)

OUT

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/power.JPG)

Got sick of the 4 beeps  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: doz on 22 July 2013, 15:00:49
Wot's dat den???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 July 2013, 15:01:58
Self combustion boxPower Sounder I suspect :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 19:07:11
Took TBE for a little cruise to charge the battery...  ...I used to have several battery chargers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 July 2013, 19:15:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 19:07:11
Took TBE for a little cruise to charge the battery...  ...I used to have several battery chargers

Any pictures on how she looks now ? 

Always nice to see an Omega saved  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 July 2013, 19:21:00
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 July 2013, 19:15:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 19:07:11
Took TBE for a little cruise to charge the battery...  ...I used to have several battery chargers

Any pictures on how she looks now ? 

Always nice to see an Omega saved  :)

+1  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 19:33:04
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 July 2013, 19:15:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 19:07:11
Took TBE for a little cruise to charge the battery...  ...I used to have several battery chargers

Any pictures on how she looks now ? 

Always nice to see an Omega saved  :)
Like something from Operation Desert Storm, complete with bullet holes. WIP.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 July 2013, 19:53:24
Have you checked inside the holes for sockets and bits :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 20:08:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 19:53:24
Have you checked inside the holes for sockets and bits :-\
I need to get the bricks out of them first...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 July 2013, 20:10:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 20:08:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 19:53:24
Have you checked inside the holes for sockets and bits :-\
I need to get the bricks out of them first...

One job at a time :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 20:11:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 20:10:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2013, 20:08:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 July 2013, 19:53:24
Have you checked inside the holes for sockets and bits :-\
I need to get the bricks out of them first...

One job at a time :y
Can't rush these things :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 July 2013, 13:04:54
Following on from...

Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 July 2013, 21:57:22
Before...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_155111_zpsf1f41093.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_155156_zps5a71d93f.jpg)

During...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_162432_zps3c9903d7.jpg)

Horn upgrade...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_171602_zps7a34d8c4.jpg)

After...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130705_191309_zps87dd9389.jpg)

Crack in the bumper has been plated from behind with nylon webbing soaked in epoxy, just the surface to fill, rub down and paint :y

Mahoosive thanks to Robsey for a) stocking white panels, and b) helping to fit the bonnet :y

Bumper now filled, smoothed and painted :y

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20130724_125202_zps2536dc2d.jpg)

Just need to give the paint a couple of days to harden prior to a final rub down and polish :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 July 2013, 18:19:04
Used the Bullet today. What a car!

Gonna get a right bollocking when she sees the economy though ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 July 2013, 18:55:35
Fixed the 3.2 all's well again  :-* :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 July 2013, 19:01:54
Filled the bullet up with LPG to conceal the economy ::).  Needs petrol as well, as I forgot I'd manually flicked to petrol whilst swapping cars around last night  :-[.  So all that fun with that useless, gay beemer driver earlier, all on petrol. A cardinal sin.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 July 2013, 19:31:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 July 2013, 19:01:54
Filled the bullet up with LPG to conceal the economy ::).  Needs petrol as well, as I forgot I'd manually flicked to petrol whilst swapping cars around last night  :-[.  So all that fun with that useless, gay beemer driver earlier, all on petrol. A cardinal sin.

Bet it felt good though 8)
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Post by: mmcg on 24 July 2013, 22:47:03
Washed and waxed the frontera 3.2.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 July 2013, 10:40:46
Early start for a trip down to Horsham with the glider trailer in tow for the glider's annual. Didn't bat an eyelid, easily kept up with the traffic and showed 24 MPG. A great tow car.

Last trailer I towed, I complained that one of the indicators didn't work. Same with this one. :-[ Guess I'd better check the wiring in the socket. ::)
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Post by: dbug on 25 July 2013, 16:09:28
Full service on the Estate. Plus 2 new front tyres (to replace worn Goodyears) - 2 Enduros to match the 2 nearly new rears.
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2013, 18:59:08
Motorbike insurance assessor came out today. Agreed it was a total loss. No shit, Sherlock.
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Post by: doz on 25 July 2013, 19:08:52
Change driveshafts, still have shit vibration. Looks like me and the mig are gonna part ways
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Post by: tunnie on 25 July 2013, 19:21:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2013, 18:59:08
Motorbike insurance assessor came out today. Agreed it was a total loss. No shit, Sherlock.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: BazaJT on 25 July 2013, 19:38:41
Well after just over a year of ownership and running around on wheels with flaking laquer,I've finally got round to prepping and painting them!!Not to everyones taste but I've gone for a "two tone"effect,the faces of the "spokes"and the thin rim between them I've painted in alloy silver whilst for the sides of the "spokes" and the inset between them[such as where the tyre valve is]I've painted in what they call steel.I think they look pretty decent done like this without being too "in yer face"
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2013, 20:25:18
Quote from: BazaJT on 25 July 2013, 19:38:41
Well after just over a year of ownership and running around on wheels with flaking laquer,I've finally got round to prepping and painting them!!Not to everyones taste but I've gone for a "two tone"effect,the faces of the "spokes"and the thin rim between them I've painted in alloy silver whilst for the sides of the "spokes" and the inset between them[such as where the tyre valve is]I've painted in what they call steel.I think they look pretty decent done like this without being too "in yer face"
Pics!
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Post by: Andy H on 25 July 2013, 21:19:55
Quote from: doz on 25 July 2013, 19:08:52
Change driveshafts, still have shit vibration. Looks like me and the mig are gonna part ways
Pound to a penny your brake discs have worn unevenly (or rust has built up on the rim and flaked off unevenly).

Fit new TC brake discs & pads and return to vibration free motoring (with the added bonus of confidence inspiring brakes  :y)
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Post by: henryd on 26 July 2013, 00:42:30
Quote from: Andy H on 25 July 2013, 21:19:55
Quote from: doz on 25 July 2013, 19:08:52
Change driveshafts, still have shit vibration. Looks like me and the mig are gonna part ways
Pound to a penny your brake discs have worn unevenly (or rust has built up on the rim and flaked off unevenly).

Fit new TC brake discs & pads and return to vibration free motoring (with the added bonus of confidence inspiring brakes  :y)

 I think Doz has already done discs,pads and calipers at the rear to try and eliminate this :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 26 July 2013, 15:11:16
Removed lower front engine mount , what a pig of a bolt to get out  >:( And you lot think the bstad bolt is hard  ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 July 2013, 21:07:35
Broken the 2.2 ....  :(

The brake pipe or pipes burst at the rear in a concealed area, Whatever next..

Although luckily it happened on the driveway, Could have been much worse.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 29 July 2013, 21:18:13
Changed the aux belt on Mrs VXL's DTi Estate.

I think it may have been a little overdue  ::)
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Post by: dbug on 29 July 2013, 23:05:20
Cut and polished drivers headlight "glass" on Omega Estate - looks as good as new now :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 July 2013, 21:12:13
Chucked a bucket of shampoo over it and rinsed ... job done  :y
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Post by: symes on 30 July 2013, 21:17:21
spent 20 minutes changing dizzy cap---misfire now gone---changed the 3x fuel filters too :y :y :y now burbles/growls only got to stop it rocking body shell on idle :-\ that gives game away
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 July 2013, 21:24:06
Quote from: symes on 30 July 2013, 21:17:21
spent 20 minutes changing dizzy cap---misfire now gone---changed the 3x fuel filters too :y :y :y now burbles/growls only got to stop it rocking body shell on idle :-\ that gives game away

 ;D Cant wait to see that or more so to hear it  :o
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Post by: chrisgixer on 31 July 2013, 06:56:29
Observed a permenamtly lit engine light. Pffffff....

"I know what that is" I thought.

Pedal tricked. Yep, 0420 now joined by 0430. (Sigh...)
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Post by: P6UL K on 01 August 2013, 00:56:23
Yesterday I finished fitting the tow bar to the DTi inc sorting the tow plug wiring route into the boot  8) 

Collected my discs I had skimmed for the Estate which I'll refit on my next day off - Monday  :-\

Few more things in the pipeline, just need more time from somewhere to be able to do them!  ???
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Post by: pscocoa on 01 August 2013, 09:34:34
My son's 3 hour operation took place at a hospital in Wexham yesterday and he emerged at about 9.30pm (everything fine but groggy obviously)and we stayed until 11pm -whereupon his wife announces that the tyre light has come on  on her Mini Cooper S. By the light of the Phaeton torch the rim is damaged and flaky rubber but tyre pressure is ok but looks to be overhanging rim a bit. She has kerbed it - again!! Of course no spare on run flats.

So followed her back to their house - got her father out of bed at his house as he has spare wheel with tyre for that car and at 12.30am changed wheel on drive as she is working first thing.

Parental joy.
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 August 2013, 10:35:30
Checked my fluids  ::) All as it should be after the top end re-build , bought some more semi skim oil for the next oil change in a few months time  :)
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Post by: Auto Addict on 01 August 2013, 11:53:02
Filled the Insignia with diesel, £1.19 per litre :y
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Post by: Seth on 01 August 2013, 12:06:34
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 August 2013, 11:53:02
Filled the Insignia with diesel, £1.19 per litre :y

From those BBQ buddies of yours geezers in West Brom ... per chance, Baz? ::)

Only £1.09 per litre here! 8)
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Post by: albitz on 01 August 2013, 14:15:24
Filled the Cavalier with its favourite fuel - at 45p per litre.  :P ;D
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Post by: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:38:49
problem with Rover-----Bolt that hold distributor came out :o :o so no panic---Drill 10.4mm and fit heli coil---Game on :y :y :y
that'll learn me to have a buick ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 August 2013, 21:45:35
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:38:49
problem with Rover-----Bolt that hold distributor came out :o :o so no panic---Drill 10.4mm and fit heli coil---Game on :y :y :y
that'll learn me to have a buick ;D

Talking of which , ive been looking at V8's rover engines but i dont think it will shoe horn in  :( Well not unless you get the plasma cutter on it  :D
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Post by: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:48:52
Quote from: Emd on 01 August 2013, 21:45:35
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:38:49
problem with Rover-----Bolt that hold distributor came out :o :o so no panic---Drill 10.4mm and fit heli coil---Game on :y :y :y
that'll learn me to have a buick ;D

Talking of which , ive been looking at V8's rover engines but i dont think it will shoe horn in  :( Well not unless you get the plasma cutter on it  :D
Why-----vxr turbo loonacy would bolt into Vecky----oh gawd what have i done :D
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 August 2013, 21:51:39
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:48:52
Quote from: Emd on 01 August 2013, 21:45:35
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:38:49
problem with Rover-----Bolt that hold distributor came out :o :o so no panic---Drill 10.4mm and fit heli coil---Game on :y :y :y
that'll learn me to have a buick ;D

Talking of which , ive been looking at V8's rover engines but i dont think it will shoe horn in  :( Well not unless you get the plasma cutter on it  :D
Why-----vxr turbo loonacy would bolt into Vecky----oh gawd what have i done :D

 :o

Thats a plan , a few hrs work in the rain should do it  ;D :y
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Post by: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:56:29
ok mate---got engine crane /portable mig welder/grinder/cutting gear--- :y :y :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 August 2013, 21:59:33
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:56:29
ok mate---got engine crane /portable mig welder/grinder/cutting gear--- :y :y :y

You chop your roof first symes , you know it has to be done . Dont tell the missus though  ::) :-X
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Post by: symes on 01 August 2013, 22:03:47
Quote from: Emd on 01 August 2013, 21:59:33
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:56:29
ok mate---got engine crane /portable mig welder/grinder/cutting gear--- :y :y :y

You chop your roof first symes , you know it has to be done . Dont tell the missus though  ::) :-X
She wants me too---its my mates who dont ???
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Post by: omega3000 on 01 August 2013, 22:07:22
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 22:03:47
Quote from: Emd on 01 August 2013, 21:59:33
Quote from: symes on 01 August 2013, 21:56:29
ok mate---got engine crane /portable mig welder/grinder/cutting gear--- :y :y :y

You chop your roof first symes , you know it has to be done . Dont tell the missus though  ::) :-X
She wants me too---its my mates who dont ???

Arh got it the wrong war around  :-X
Look forward to coming over soon mate  :y
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Post by: symes on 01 August 2013, 22:13:03
yes mate---bbq--in the rain ;D ;D not clearing my shed---there is stuff in there that i aint seen in years ;D ;D
any one with ocd would flip mate ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 02 August 2013, 13:15:37
Washed & polished the Hyundai Terracan myself (usually washed at local handwash) looks terrific the metallic paint on it has an excellent finish to it..Now treating myself to a beer & a cheese & onion sandwich!!
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Post by: Shackeng on 02 August 2013, 18:57:38
Had the 3.2 AC leak tested, and regassed. No leaks so my new compressor and condenser were fitted OK. Now ice cold in the cabin. Hooray!!! :) :) :)
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Post by: Shackeng on 02 August 2013, 18:58:49
Fitted a tweeter in the pax footwell of the Elite and wired it to my park pilot, which now works. :o ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 August 2013, 19:17:49
Changed a whole brake pipe from front to rear drives side on the 2.2, What a pig of a job took 3 days in total.
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Post by: omega3000 on 02 August 2013, 19:52:20
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 August 2013, 19:17:49
Changed a whole brake pipe from front to rear drives side on the 2.2, What a pig of a job took 3 days in total.

Ill prob have that job to do next year  :(
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Post by: Humpy on 03 August 2013, 17:53:24
Got both struts off today to change the springs to cure what I thought was a broken spring (clonk clonk) to find the offside tyre is dangerously worn on its inner edge  :'( Lower arms I thought. Dropped the steering knuckle off both arms and gave them a bit of horsepower, both have play so its off to All German Parts for some Lemforders. Busted both ABS sensors as they wouldnt come out of their holes ("Apply some anti seizure paste when fitting the sensor" it says in the Haynes book. Yeah well, the previous owner obviously didnt!) And cant work out how to get the vertical nuts and bolts undone. Where is the bolt head, is it on top of the subframe or is there a hole in the subframe and the bolt head is recessed? I cant see diddly under the bonnet! Anybody got any pictures of the bolt heads whereabouts?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 August 2013, 19:02:23
Quote from: Humpy on 03 August 2013, 17:53:24
Got both struts off today to change the springs to cure what I thought was a broken spring (clonk clonk) to find the offside tyre is dangerously worn on its inner edge  :'( Lower arms I thought. Dropped the steering knuckle off both arms and gave them a bit of horsepower, both have play so its off to All German Parts for some Lemforders. Busted both ABS sensors as they wouldnt come out of their holes ("Apply some anti seizure paste when fitting the sensor" it says in the Haynes book. Yeah well, the previous owner obviously didnt!) And cant work out how to get the vertical nuts and bolts undone. Where is the bolt head, is it on top of the subframe or ]there is a hole in the subframe and the bolt head is recessed I cant see diddly under the bonnet! Anybody got any pictures of the bolt heads whereabouts?
Drivers side can be reached from above the engine bay with a couple of long extensions.

Nearside is a dog to do as has to be from underneath and recess is partly covered by the engine mount ::)

When refitting, tighten as per the guide, otherwise you'll be doing them again in a couple of weeks along with more tyres...

Full alignment at Wheels In Motion or similar afterwards as well :y
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Post by: Humpy on 03 August 2013, 19:58:42
Ok, thanks for the info. I'll take a fresh look tomorrow!

Humpy
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Post by: Humpy on 03 August 2013, 20:16:58
Just looked at WIM website, its a bit confusing to say the least. They've got dealers who will do the alignment all over the place, are these as good as the full blown WIM sites? There's one in Tonbridge just a few miles from me in Tunbridge Wells...

Humpy
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 August 2013, 20:23:48
In theory they should be as good :y Tony at WIM is quite particular about his reputation. But any doubts, simply call him/them at Chesham for the tried and tested settings for the Omega :y
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Post by: Humpy on 03 August 2013, 20:36:16
Righty ho, thanks again  :y

Humpy
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Post by: omega3000 on 04 August 2013, 12:00:03
Changed the brake fluid and fixed an exhaust leak ... Down came the rain  ::)
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Post by: woodbine on 05 August 2013, 00:48:41
Gazed at it adoringly.... Showed it to anan ex aircraft engineer friend who drooled a lot ...
Oh And had a play with the seats briefly before hubby caught me!
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Post by: x25dt on 05 August 2013, 07:14:02
Changed both front wishbone arms
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Post by: dbug on 05 August 2013, 15:52:13
Fixed the wipers on the Estate - were parking 1/3rd way up the screen.
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Post by: albitz on 05 August 2013, 16:57:25
Quote from: woodbine on 05 August 2013, 00:48:41
Gazed at it adoringly.... Showed it to anan ex aircraft engineer friend who drooled a lot ...
Oh And had a play with the seats briefly before hubby caught me!

Did Twiglet have a tear in his eye as he drove off ?  ::) ;D..........I would put money on that he did. He loved that car. ;)
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Post by: serek on 05 August 2013, 17:34:51
Quote from: Albitz on 05 August 2013, 16:57:25
Quote from: woodbine on 05 August 2013, 00:48:41
Gazed at it adoringly.... Showed it to anan ex aircraft engineer friend who drooled a lot ...
Oh And had a play with the seats briefly before hubby caught me!

Did Twiglet have a tear in his eye as he drove off ?  ::) ;D..........I would put money on that he did. He loved that car. ;)
hi was very sad when I saw him saturday ::)
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Post by: albitz on 05 August 2013, 18:41:27
He will be even sadder next time I see him and take the p1ss out of his Vectra - again. :D ;D ;D
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Post by: ronnyd on 05 August 2013, 19:38:31
Cleared all my stuff out from boot and various cubby holes, changed new battery for a crap one (just about started)
and drove it to scrappy nr Ipswich. Took the £150 and yellow slip and got the train home, pick the Desmond up on
Wednesday. Can,t wait. :D
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Post by: serek on 05 August 2013, 20:15:16
Quote from: Albitz on 05 August 2013, 18:41:27
He will be even sadder next time I see him and take the p1ss out of his Vectra - again. :D ;D ;D
ask him when hi will get EGR and glow plugs done on his DTI :o
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 August 2013, 20:19:38
Quote from: Albitz on 05 August 2013, 18:41:27
He will be even sadder next time I see him and take the p1ss out of his Vectra - again. :D ;D ;D

That was the only reason he bought it ;D

Joking aside, those Vectra C estates look the blocks in black and dark grey, especially with the exterior pack fitted 8)
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Post by: omega3000 on 05 August 2013, 20:46:20
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 August 2013, 20:19:38
Quote from: Albitz on 05 August 2013, 18:41:27
He will be even sadder next time I see him and take the p1ss out of his Vectra - again. :D ;D ;D

That was the only reason he bought it ;D

Joking aside, those Vectra B hatch look the blocks in silver and dark grey, especially with the exterior pack fitted 8)

Fixed  ;D :P
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Post by: omega3000 on 06 August 2013, 13:41:04
Took the boot spoiler of , all algae on the underside  ::) Treated and painted the mounting on the > trunk <
Now its off the car i like the smoother look  :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 August 2013, 19:27:11
Think you need a doctor ;D I've yet to see a georgeous silver car ::)

ps I know that's not how you spell gorgeous Andy :-*
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Post by: albitz on 06 August 2013, 20:11:03
Nothing today. Took the carbs off the bike,and quickly remembered why I don't like working at bikes. Everything crammed into the tiniest possible space. A pita. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 August 2013, 20:46:34
Quote from: ex taxi al on 06 August 2013, 19:27:11
Think you need a doctor ;D I've yet to see a georgeous silver car ::)

ps I know that's not how you spell gorgeous Andy :-*

Star Silver  :P  ::)
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Post by: symes on 06 August 2013, 20:46:55
took rover up to mates to tow his rover---he broke down :'(-it was wire on points--got him going again :y But my temp sensor packed up--fitted new spare in 2 minutes---and did'nt burn myself either :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2013, 21:31:25
Followed some blonde bimbo in a black Fifi for 7 miles down the A5 dual carriageway in MK, which I refused to undertake.

Rocket launchers should be allowed on cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 August 2013, 22:16:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2013, 21:31:25
Followed some blonde bimbo in a black Fifi for 7 miles down the A5 dual carriageway in MK, which I refused to undertake.

Rocket launchers should be allowed on cars.

Is that your line when plod pulls you in for stalking?
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Post by: chrisgixer on 06 August 2013, 22:30:31
Quote from: Shackeng on 06 August 2013, 22:16:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2013, 21:31:25
Followed some blonde bimbo in a black Fifi for 7 miles down the A5 dual carriageway in MK, which I refused to undertake.

Rocket launchers should be allowed on cars.

Is that your line when plod pulls you in for stalking?

Pull her in for 3points and a £60 fine for lane hogging, you mean...? ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 August 2013, 00:17:30
You wish ;D
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 07 August 2013, 19:49:31
done nothing on the black beast only put polish on it :y :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 07 August 2013, 20:43:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 August 2013, 19:49:31
done nothing on the black beast only put polish on it :y :y

Was it pattern polish  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 07 August 2013, 22:28:25
Quote from: Emd on 07 August 2013, 20:43:30
Quote from: bored bigyin54 on 07 August 2013, 19:49:31
done nothing on the black beast only put polish on it :y :y

Was it pattern polish  ;D ;D
no turtle wax black ;D ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 August 2013, 22:45:25
Fully detailed the Elite  8) :y

Over 3 days it took  ;D

Still got to finish some areas and move onto the interior/engine  ::)
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Post by: woodbine on 08 August 2013, 00:16:46
No comment re tears in the eyes ... But I'm not surprised he loveS ( prob everlastingly )
MY  car...
Nowt today but yesterday spent fitting nimerous sheets, covers rugs in the boot and took my dogs down the fields in  styles.....my best old boy was sitting looking out the back all pleased like King of all he surveyed.... And room for a couple more dogs!!

And yes Twiglet knew about the dogs!!.... Only the bedt for my boys
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 August 2013, 08:10:05
Quote from: woodbine on 08 August 2013, 00:16:46
No comment re tears in the eyes ... But I'm not surprised he loveS ( prob everlastingly )
MY  car...
Nowt today but yesterday spent fitting nimerous sheets, covers rugs in the boot and took my dogs down the fields in  styles.....my best old boy was sitting looking out the back all pleased like King of all he surveyed.... And room for a couple more dogs!!

And yes Twiglet knew about the dogs!!.... Only the bedt for my boys

No doubt he will still be missing it , i would  :( Glad your enjoying the car , make sure you polish it every day  :)
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Post by: Mr Gav on 08 August 2013, 21:04:20
Nothing today but yesterday it went in to Nigel Langs in Bolton for a geometry check and adjustment and then I drained the diff oil from my newly acquired LSD and filled it with some Valvolene LSD oil  :)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 08 August 2013, 22:09:06
Observed the oil level warning come on, and I'm in bed having forgotten to top it up.   :-[
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 August 2013, 22:14:45
Oil warning?

Popped in another half litre, thats about 1.5l in the past 7 days  :-[
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2013, 16:19:36
Popped in another 0.5l today
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 August 2013, 16:38:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2013, 16:19:36
Popped in another 0.5l today

Like George Best on a bender. :o
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Post by: omega3000 on 09 August 2013, 17:37:25
Ahhhh just get in and drive  :-*
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 09 August 2013, 18:29:51
Quote from: Emd on 09 August 2013, 17:37:25
Ahhhh just get in and drive  :-*
just like me  ;D ;D
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Post by: YZ250 on 09 August 2013, 22:39:49
Tried to track down an annoying front suspension creak which occurred mainly going over speed humps. Took my Poly bushes out of the wishbones and re-copper greased them which seems to have cured it.  :y
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Post by: symes on 09 August 2013, 22:41:28
Quote from: YZ250 on 09 August 2013, 22:39:49
Tried to track down an annoying front suspension creak which occurred mainly going over speed humps. Took my Poly bushes out of the wishbones and re-copper greased them which seems to have cured it.  :y

wow glad you found it matey :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2013, 08:58:59
Quote from: YZ250 on 09 August 2013, 22:39:49
Tried to track down an annoying front suspension creak which occurred mainly going over speed humps. Took my Poly bushes out of the wishbones and re-copper greased them which seems to have cured it.  :y
Yes, they do seem to occasionally need regreasing.

I think my MV6 needs doing again, but I think there may be a clonk there as well, just hard to tell over the creak.
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Post by: martin42 on 10 August 2013, 14:45:20
Oil change done on cabby,old 10/40 is now out that I used as a temp oil,now running back on proper 5/30 oil,changed earth cable from gearbox to chassis and rerouted heated screen loom properly,all good again :)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 August 2013, 17:31:49
Fitted new Bosch Lambda Sensors into the bosses that Loo Knee welded in a few weeks back.

Cleared the DLC's (only 0430 current, 0420 intermittent), lets hope I don't see the EML back on again.  :)
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Post by: albitz on 10 August 2013, 19:42:54
Two thirds of the way through removing a 3.2 engine.Everything done under the bonnet. Now need to get underneath and remove the necessary bits under there,then lift it out.
Got the bike all put back together - ebay in the morning.
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Post by: symes on 10 August 2013, 21:42:38
Earlier drove 160 miles to fit dis-pack on Kerry's 3.0 elite :y :y :y done and home by 4pm
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Post by: plym ian on 10 August 2013, 23:00:31
Quote from: YZ250 on 09 August 2013, 22:39:49
Tried to track down an annoying front suspension creak which occurred mainly going over speed humps. Took my Poly bushes out of the wishbones and re-copper greased them which seems to have cured it.  :y

Mine creaked from roll bar which took me ages to find out :-[
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Post by: Rog on 11 August 2013, 00:13:34
I've done nothing to my Omega today, except . . . .

 . . .  wonder if I should give it a bit of a clean before the meet in High Wycombe next weekend    ::)    ::)

I'll think about it  ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2013, 09:02:23
Quote from: Rog on 11 August 2013, 00:13:34
I've done nothing to my Omega today, except . . . .

 . . .  wonder if I should give it a bit of a clean before the meet in High Wycombe next weekend    ::)    ::)

I'll think about it  ;)
Ah, yes, errr, good point.

Except my hose has melted.

Therefore I apologise in advance at the absolutely minging state of the Bullet  :-[
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Post by: DaveA on 11 August 2013, 09:08:36
 Nothing to my Omega.   Yesterday, put new discs and pads on my Grandsons, very quick, Honda Civic Type R.
  What a job getting the disc screws out, all four in solid, had to use a hammer and punch, replaced all four.  All I had to do then, was to convince said Grandson to take it easy on the brakes, for a while, fell on deaf ears I think. Ho well  ::) ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 11 August 2013, 13:41:49
Played with the new/old toy  :D

(http://www.clarketooling.co.uk/tools/PCSF109_Gas_Torch_With_Nozzles.jpg)

And fitted a new exhaust flange to the Irmy back box  :)
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Post by: Andy H on 11 August 2013, 13:44:13
Quote from: Emd on 11 August 2013, 13:41:49
Played with the new/old toy  :D

(http://www.clarketooling.co.uk/tools/PCSF109_Gas_Torch_With_Nozzles.jpg)

And fitted a new exhaust flange to the Irmy back box  :)
Torched it ?  :o
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Post by: omega3000 on 11 August 2013, 13:54:33
Quote from: Andy H on 11 August 2013, 13:44:13
Quote from: Emd on 11 August 2013, 13:41:49
Played with the new/old toy  :D

(http://www.clarketooling.co.uk/tools/PCSF109_Gas_Torch_With_Nozzles.jpg)

And fitted a new exhaust flange to the Irmy back box  :)
Torched it ?  :o

I could have done if it was on the car  ;D Had to heat the pipe end to maneuver an exhaust flange around the collar ... hitting it with a hammer never worked so out came the heat gun  :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 11 August 2013, 14:37:39
Replace the oil & filter, and the front discs and pads on neighbour's Golf. One of the disc retaining screws is missing sheared, I have a spare, but could'nt extract the broken piece so have drilled it out, and now need to re-tap the thread. Unfortunately my cheapo tap set does'nt have the right size. >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: doz on 11 August 2013, 18:49:48
Took a drive down to Southsea beach in the old VW camper for "BeachBuggin" First trip in bus since I rewired it. I'm proud to announce all electrickery worked without making funny buzzin noises or sparks. Also "da Motar" kept all it's oil in the inside this time........ which was nice. Touching wood I feel I may well of turned a corner with this old air cooled nitemare now!!!
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Post by: albitz on 11 August 2013, 19:25:38
Its always good when you manage to retain the smoke inside the plastic tubing.I don't manage it very often. ;D
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Post by: Shackeng on 11 August 2013, 21:34:31
Quote from: doz on 11 August 2013, 18:49:48
Took a drive down to Southsea beach in the old VW camper for "BeachBuggin" First trip in bus since I rewired it. I'm proud to announce all electrickery worked without making funny buzzin noises or sparks. Also "da Motar" kept all it's oil in the inside this time........ which was nice. Touching wood I feel I may well of turned a corner with this old air cooled nitemare now!!!

Is it a Split?
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Post by: doz on 11 August 2013, 22:07:26
Rosie is a very special bus. She's a Fleetline Bay. So she has the body of a Split screen and the face of a low light bay. She was made in Brazil, assembled in South Africa and now lives here. Don't mix her up with the mid 1970s Split Screens which were sold in South America.  From what information we've managed to find out Rosie looks like she was 1 of a 100 which were sent to s.A as a complete kit (C.N.D) and as far we know this maybe the last one remaining. So Rosie is a little quirky looking but she has a nice history and we love her loads for being different. She has a totally unique tranny set up. Which gave me loads of grief when I needed to rebuild it.
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 11 August 2013, 22:13:53
Been for a 150mile run in the Elite all's well nice day out  :)
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Post by: Squealey on 11 August 2013, 22:55:17
Today has been quite busy.

Monty my Mondeo has its MOT at 10:00 tomorrow so I had a quick pre MOT check a few days back and discovered one of the rear anti roll bar links was broken, apparently a common failure. So I got some off eBay and fitted the pair today, replaced two bulbs that were blown, wire brushed and greased the copper brake pipes then cleaned it inside and out as being an ex mechanic the testers at my old place were more inclined to let something small go if the car looked well cared for.

I then changed the oil and filter on my wife's Bertie bus (Toyota Estima) and gave that a bit of a clean as well. I also changed both front side lights as they'd blown and was amazed to find that they were double element bulbs and when you indicate that go brighter to light your way round the corner. Now I know this is common place on todays vw's and mercs but this is a 1994 Toyota!!

So busy old day for me!

Wayne
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Post by: mmcg on 12 August 2013, 00:06:07
 ;Drove the dti estate 406 miles to pick up a set of wheels for an opel gt.  ;D
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Post by: DaveA on 12 August 2013, 09:41:53
      Drove down to Chieveley Services on M4, yesterday, nice round trip of 232 miles, 37.1 mpg reading on dash :y  Never missed a beat.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2013, 09:44:08
Quote from: DaveA on 12 August 2013, 09:41:53
      Drove down to Chieveley Services on M4, yesterday, nice round trip of 232 miles, 37.1 mpg reading on dash :y  Never missed a beat.

Long way to go for a pee and a soggy burger. :o

 ;)
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Post by: DaveA on 12 August 2013, 09:53:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2013, 09:44:08
Quote from: DaveA on 12 August 2013, 09:41:53
      Drove down to Chieveley Services on M4, yesterday, nice round trip of 232 miles, 37.1 mpg reading on dash :y  Never missed a beat.

Long way to go for a pee and a soggy burger. :o

 ;)

 ;D ;D :y Needed a pee when I got there, very expensive soggy burgers :o :o  Lads X wife lives in Bournemouth, travel halfway :-\ to pick   Granddaughter up for summer holidays then back again :( :y
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Post by: andyc on 12 August 2013, 10:11:43
Stripped the LSD out of the Manta ready for shipping to the USA. Recovery job to collect a broken down mini cab with a duff alternator

Andy
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 August 2013, 11:23:23
Succesfuly got two of the Leyland 680's running on my 'project', first time in ten years or so .
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Post by: Seth on 12 August 2013, 13:32:33
Quote from: Marks Hornby Scape Goat on 12 August 2013, 11:23:23
Succesfuly got two of the Leyland 680's running on my 'project', first time in ten years or so .

Any vibrations (as you increase revs), heavy breathing or evidence of oil leaks behind the fluid flywheel? ;)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 August 2013, 14:47:28
The ones on the watercress line certainly generate quite a nasty smelling blue haze from the breather pipes. ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 August 2013, 17:58:10
Soldered the battery holder back into a key fob. took all of 10 secs!
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Post by: joshwyatt on 12 August 2013, 18:02:49
Attempted to remove the alternator on the 3.2 estate. Bagpipes came out easily, and so did the bottom alternator bolt. The top one however isn't as easy. I found it hard to get the ring spanner on the rear bolt to keep it still whilst undoing the front. I think I'll give it another go tomorrow! Trying to get it all ready for the paintshop and then the application of the livery!
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2013, 18:02:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 August 2013, 17:58:10
Soldered the battery holder back into a key fob. took all of 10 secs!
Sometimes, to get mechanical strength, I solder in a cut-off piece of resistor leg through the board, then solder battery holder leg to that. Depends how its broken TBH :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2013, 18:03:45
Quote from: joshwyatt on 12 August 2013, 18:02:49
Attempted to remove the alternator on the 3.2 estate. Bagpipes came out easily, and so did the bottom alternator bolt. The top one however isn't as easy. I found it hard to get the ring spanner on the rear bolt to keep it still whilst undoing the front. I think I'll give it another go tomorrow! Trying to get it all ready for the paintshop and then the application of the livery!
That reminds me. You are missing a part. Its in my car  :-[

(LED display)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 August 2013, 18:11:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 August 2013, 18:02:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 August 2013, 17:58:10
Soldered the battery holder back into a key fob. took all of 10 secs!
Sometimes, to get mechanical strength, I solder in a cut-off piece of resistor leg through the board, then solder battery holder leg to that. Depends how its broken TBH :)
Just enough leg left on the holder to tin and plunge into the blob of solder on the board. it escapes me where I left my solder sucker to clean up the hole and remove the end of the leg so that'll have to do!  ;D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 August 2013, 21:34:47
Quote from: Seth on 12 August 2013, 13:32:33
Quote from: Marks Hornby Scape Goat on 12 August 2013, 11:23:23
Succesfuly got two of the Leyland 680's running on my 'project', first time in ten years or so .

Any vibrations (as you increase revs), heavy breathing or evidence of oil leaks behind the fluid flywheel? ;)

Nothing from the breathers, no leaks or excessive smoke and sweet as, just the usual fan drive rattle on idle  :y
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Post by: symes on 12 August 2013, 21:59:01
took gear box sump off--had lots of messy fun ;D lost a bolt-got stuck on merlins cat flap magnet ???-and he got slightly dirty paws-like me ;D Dee loved his paw prints when he came indoors ;D ;D But all done-miggy happy and me happy too now :y :y
by the way my old oil was nasty--should have done it ages ago :-[ hey how eh :y :y
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Post by: Seth on 12 August 2013, 22:12:22
Quote from: Marks Hornby Scape Goat on 12 August 2013, 21:34:47
Nothing from the breathers, no leaks or excessive smoke and sweet as, just the usual fan drive rattle on idle  :y

The Leyland O.600/O.680s are pretty robust motors, so thankfully, yours seem to be in good fettle ;)

Now, do they have:
a) sump-mounted 'in-line' type injection pumps?
b) sump-mounted strap-fix starter motors?
c) centrifugal oil filters?

 :-\
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 August 2013, 22:29:55
All of the above, plus I have two spare engines fully fitted and two that need work
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Post by: Seth on 12 August 2013, 22:30:48
Now ... what I did to our car today:

Changed the O/S track rod end, due to slight play. Piece of mind for a mere 12 bucks! ;)
Wheel alignment tomorrow.

Then refitted a door speaker cover ... after some 'anonymous' soul kicked it off! >:(
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Post by: Seth on 12 August 2013, 22:36:18
Quote from: Seth on 12 August 2013, 22:12:22
The Leyland O.600/O.680s are pretty robust motors, so thankfully, yours seem to be in good fettle ;)

Now, do they have:
a) sump-mounted 'in-line' type injection pumps?
b) sump-mounted strap-fix starter motors?
c) centrifugal oil filters?

 :-\


Quote from: Marks Hornby Scape Goat on 12 August 2013, 22:29:55
All of the above, plus I have two spare engines fully fitted and two that need work

a) Microscopically check that the drive discs (2 pairs of 3 discs) don't have ANY fractures.
b) ^^^          Ditto           ^^^ castings that retain the strap pins to the sump are sound.
c) Might have some waxed canister liners here. Will have a rummage prior to Newent.

HTH :y


 
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Post by: pscocoa on 12 August 2013, 22:49:51
Replaced a worn tyre with a new Dunlop Sport Maxx but was too frightened to post this event on a tyre thread
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Post by: 2woody on 12 August 2013, 22:52:45
spent the day fabricating a wheelarch from scratch.

made a good job if I do say so myself
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Post by: noel on 13 August 2013, 12:10:02
annual full breather clean out :y all in all was'nt that bad to say i don't use gm oil ;)
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Post by: albitz on 13 August 2013, 19:04:48
Trying to remove the cats from a 3.2. Its fighting me all the way.Really struggling with the flange to manifold nut,nearest the engine.Cant get the buggers to shift.Socket doesn't seem to sit snugly on there. :(
Really need to get the engine out tomorrow. ::)
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Post by: razzo on 13 August 2013, 19:07:06
replaced transmission fluid, what a messy job & had to helicoil 6 fixings on the bloody thing
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 August 2013, 20:27:10
Quote from: joshwyatt on 12 August 2013, 18:02:49
Attempted to remove the alternator on the 3.2 estate. Bagpipes came out easily, and so did the bottom alternator bolt. The top one however isn't as easy. I found it hard to get the ring spanner on the rear bolt to keep it still whilst undoing the front. I think I'll give it another go tomorrow! Trying to get it all ready for the paintshop and then the application of the livery!
Can pop up tomorrow if you're still stuck :y
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Post by: Seth on 13 August 2013, 20:30:26
Quote from: Seth on 12 August 2013, 22:30:48
Now ... what I did to our car today:

Changed the O/S track rod end, due to slight play. Piece of mind for a mere 12 bucks! ;)
Wheel alignment tomorrow.

Then refitted a door speaker cover ... after some 'anonymous' soul kicked it off! >:(

Today's project duly completed! :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2013, 21:25:05
Quote from: pscocoa on 12 August 2013, 22:49:51
Replaced a worn tyre with a new Dunlop Sport Maxx but was too frightened to post this event on a tyre thread
Which type? RT? GT? Or did you manage to find a TT?
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2013, 21:27:15
Had the MV6 today. I love that car. The baseball capped Pug driving yoof who thought his penis was bigger than it was didn't, as he fancied his chances, but lacked the stopping, acceleration and cornering capability of an MV6.  But I think his tail pipe had a larger bore than mine...
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Post by: symes on 13 August 2013, 21:30:03
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D nice one  miggy 1 pug 0  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 August 2013, 21:49:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2013, 21:27:15
Had the MV6 today. I love that car. The baseball capped Pug driving yoof who thought his penis was bigger than it was didn't, as he fancied his changes, but lacked the stopping, acceleration and cornering capability of an MV6.  But I think his tail pipe had a larger bore than mine...
Did you empty it having filled it with your...put him back in his box ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 August 2013, 23:13:03
Killed the DPF in a works hybrid Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7.5t ::) only done 8771 miles...

If you're in the market for one, don't bother. They're shit
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Post by: chrisgixer on 13 August 2013, 23:23:17
Quote from: ex taxi al on 13 August 2013, 23:13:03
Killed the DPF in a works hybrid Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7.5t ::) only done 8771 miles...

If you're in the market for one, don't bother. They're shit

;D is that in a Falkens on an omega sort of way, or just shit at everything? ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 August 2013, 23:57:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 August 2013, 23:23:17
Quote from: ex taxi al on 13 August 2013, 23:13:03
Killed the DPF in a works hybrid Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7.5t ::) only done 8771 miles...

If you're in the market for one, don't bother. They're shit

;D is that in a Falkens on an omega sort of way, or just shit at everything? ;D
Shit at everything ;D
Basically a high payload 3.5t, with an 80% box body, with barn doors and an afterthought tail lift which isn't large enough to manoeuvre a full size pallet on ::) and because the taillift is an after thought, there's a 12"x 6" hole where the door catches are, so you can never get a pump truck cleanly onto it...
Then some ejit in Japan thought that it would be a cracking idea to fit a 100l tank to summat that has the worlds slippiest, most indecisive slushbox, ever fitted to anything. I drove from Chichester to Lewes and back today, used 1/3 tank of fuel. 14mpg from a hybrid with DPF ;D

To put that into perspective, I have managed an overall MPG of 14.3 from a V reg Volvo 18t, with nearly  100 times the mileage on it :-\

So to answer your question...

It's shit. Properly, totally and undisputably shit.
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Post by: noel on 14 August 2013, 03:29:03
Quote from: ex taxi al on 13 August 2013, 23:13:03
Killed the DPF in a works hybrid Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7.5t ::) only done 8771 miles...

If you're in the market for one, don't bother. They're shit
bit like my daf then ;D ;D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 14 August 2013, 09:00:08
Ok, but apart from that.... ? ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 August 2013, 10:50:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 August 2013, 09:00:08
Ok, but apart from that.... ? ;D
Well... It was a '62 plate ::)
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Post by: dbug on 14 August 2013, 16:25:55
Serviced the Jag.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 14 August 2013, 16:48:06
Moved the M.Ds XK 8.

...the lazy arse ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2013, 17:05:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 August 2013, 16:48:06
Moved the M.Ds XK 8.

...the lazy arse ;D
.. via a couple of junctions on the M4 with the hammer down, I hope. ;)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 14 August 2013, 17:46:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2013, 17:05:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 August 2013, 16:48:06
Moved the M.Ds XK 8.

...the lazy arse ;D
.. via a couple of junctions on the M4 with the hammer down, I hope. ;)
Sadly it's keyless start. His secretary asked me to move it as she couldn't reach the pedals ;D

Then, I nearly couldn't get in as the seat was set too high. ::)

But out of range of the key in her hand it wouldn't play ball. Doh !

I did have other more sinister thoughts, like Accidentally selecting drive instead of reverse, but sadly I need a job ATM. ;D
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Post by: symes on 14 August 2013, 20:41:49
could'nt open miggy--buttons not working nor key :o :o about to panic and Dee comes out----do you want your keys you left here :-[ :-[ trying wrong key :D ;D :-[ oh numnutz me-that will learn me wont it eh---key was spare to mates miggy--now promptly returned to him :y :y
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Post by: albitz on 14 August 2013, 21:05:36
Finally got the engine/box out of the 3.2. It fought me every step of the way. Im absolutely cream crackered tonight. Im too old to be doing jobs like that on my todd now. Engine bay is covered in blood from all the cuts & grazes.Looks like someone was murdered in there. ::) ;D
Got to change the oil cooler on it in the morning.Should be easy enough with the engine stood on the drive.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 August 2013, 21:59:16
Quote from: symes on 14 August 2013, 20:41:49
could'nt open miggy--buttons not working nor key :o :o about to panic and Dee comes out----do you want your keys you left here :-[ :-[ trying wrong key :D ;D :-[ oh numnutz me-that will learn me wont it eh---key was spare to mates miggy--now promptly returned to him :y :y

At least you didn't try it in the doorlock ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 August 2013, 22:03:36
Quote from: Albitz on 14 August 2013, 21:05:36
Finally got the engine/box out of the 3.2. It fought me every step of the way. Im absolutely cream crackered tonight. Im too old to be doing jobs like that on my todd now. Engine bay is covered in blood from all the cuts & grazes.Looks like someone was murdered in there. ::) ;D
Got to change the oil cooler on it in the morning.Should be easy enough with the engine stood on the drive.

When is it off to the bin?
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Post by: albitz on 14 August 2013, 22:40:38
Presumably you mean the shell ? Not sure tbh.Need to shift the interior first ideally.Wil then be able to strip out small,but useful parts and bin the rest. It will probably be 3 -4 weeks. :-\
The engine is being collected at the weekend,as is my bike.Which is in the middle of my run of nightshifts.I also need to get the Cavalier back on the road,am currently decorating the bathroom in my spare hours,and have a list of jobs to do on my own Omega.
Theres no rest for the wicked they say.And apparently Im a wicked bastid. ::) ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 August 2013, 22:52:26
Might have need of some metal work is all, but no immediate rush :y

Just remember, it's not called a never ending list for nothing ;D
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Post by: albitz on 14 August 2013, 23:26:37
Metalwork. Panels or bits chopped off ?
Talking of which. I chopped the slam panel out today so I didn't have to lift the engine so high to get it out. :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 August 2013, 23:29:05
Bits chopped off/out, but as said no hurry :y

Nothing that will affect the ability to drag it to the tin factory though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 14 August 2013, 23:46:30
Drop me a PM when you get a minute and I will sort it out for you if I can. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rog on 15 August 2013, 08:28:51
Not "what have I done" but "what I might do" . . .

I might think about driving Miggy through a car wash prior to Wycombe meet, only "might"  ::)

I might try some T Cut that I got in Halfords as the colour seems to almost exactly match Miggy, and the paintwork is a bit of a mess  :-\

I might tackle the dreaded "CD got stuck in the CCR2006" problem. I'm getting a bit fed up with the same 4 CDS for the last few weeks  :(

I might do none of the above whatosoever  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 15 August 2013, 20:48:52
New Gates timing belt kit and GM water pump fitted . Last ones were 4 years old and had done 7530 miles !
Fitted replacement passenger side door rubbing strips that I painted last year . Clayed and polished with Super resin polish , shampoo'd front carpets and vacuumed dry .
Car looking ,driving and smelling  like a new one .. I love the Omega :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 16 August 2013, 11:56:11
3 days ago , i started re spraying the Trunk  :P spoiler ..
Its all done now and ready to go back on the car once it stops raining  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rog on 16 August 2013, 12:03:12
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 15 August 2013, 20:48:52
New Gates timing belt kit and GM water pump fitted . Last ones were 4 years old and had done 7530 miles !
Fitted replacement passenger side door rubbing strips that I painted last year . Clayed and polished with Super resin polish , shampoo'd front carpets and vacuumed dry .
Car looking ,driving and smelling  like a new one .. I love the Omega :y

So when are you coming over to do mine   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 August 2013, 12:56:28
Quote from: Emd on 16 August 2013, 11:56:11
3 days ago , i started re spraying the Trunk  :P spoiler ..
Its all done now and ready to go back on the car once it stops raining  ::)
That'll be next year then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 August 2013, 13:27:45
Quote from: ex taxi al on 16 August 2013, 12:56:28
Quote from: Emd on 16 August 2013, 11:56:11
3 days ago , i started re spraying the Trunk  :P spoiler ..
Its all done now and ready to go back on the car once it stops raining  ::)
That'll be next year then ;D

Well i found one of the cats had walked all over it  :( Underside up though , back to the paint shop  :'(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 August 2013, 14:30:48
Thought cats were intelligent ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 17 August 2013, 18:26:13
As the weather was forecast to be crap this afternoon i decided to go early to the breakers at pease just off the M23 past gatwick and get a new tempreture gauge from a preface lift car i found last week, so got there in record time as the inside lane on the motorway was crammed full of drivers afraid to move into the middle lane, oh happy days, so removed the gauge and paid a whole £3 for it, all fitted and it seems to have cured the fault.
Next i removed the blue led dash bulbs to the speedo head and rev counter and replaced with 2.5 watt bulbs as these give a better illumination than the 2.0watt bulbs
Then i fitted the replacment cruise stalk as the cover was off, 5 minute job all done.
Then it was  a strait forward job to replace a broken rear door puddle lamp as the lens had come off....
Tomorrow i will fit the new white led side light bulbs to complement the HIDS that i have fitted.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 17 August 2013, 19:27:30
On Mrs VXL V6's estate, front brake discs, pads, fluid flush and handbrake adjusted.

Drivers outer TRE treated to PlusGas as next job is to fit a new one.

MOT on 30th.....  ::)
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Post by: albitz on 17 August 2013, 19:47:37
oil cooler and breather clean on a V6.
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Post by: omega3000 on 18 August 2013, 00:29:37
Broke it ... threw spanners at it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2013, 08:57:29
With the help of gixer and Taxi Al at the Wycombe meet, completely failed to remove the dipstick tube. Thats twice I've tried and failed now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 August 2013, 12:12:02
That should confirm that the oil isn't coming from there :-\ if the dipstick can't/won't pull out, how can the oil escape...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 18 August 2013, 19:25:05
Sold my bike.  :'(   Its off to Poland.  ::) :-X
Was supposed to have sold the 3.2 engine,but the buyer didn't turn up. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 August 2013, 19:39:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2013, 08:57:29
With the help of gixer and Taxi Al at the Wycombe meet, completely failed to remove the dipstick tube. Thats twice I've tried and failed now.

Pull any harder and there'd be an omega dangling off the end of it. :(
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Post by: andyc on 18 August 2013, 19:59:32
Full service and front Discs & Pads on the Toyota ready for MOT

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 18 August 2013, 20:54:03
Washed the Estate and waxed and polished it - looking really good :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 August 2013, 08:35:09
Quote from: Albitz on 18 August 2013, 19:25:05
Sold my bike.  :'(   Its off to Poland.  ::) :-X
Was supposed to have sold the 3.2 engine,but the buyer didn't turn up. >:(
Reckon thats your biking days over?

I always said if I sold the ZX10 its likely I'd never have another....
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Post by: omega3000 on 19 August 2013, 13:45:01
Finally got the lacquer on the spoiler (http://board.ogame.it/wcf/images/smilies/hail.gif) Am high as a kite now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 19 August 2013, 13:50:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2013, 08:35:09
Quote from: Albitz on 18 August 2013, 19:25:05
Sold my bike.  :'(   Its off to Poland.  ::) :-X
Was supposed to have sold the 3.2 engine,but the buyer didn't turn up. >:(
Reckon thats your biking days over?
I always said if I sold the ZX10 its likely I'd never have another....

Almost certainly yes. :'( :'(...........sad,but I had a good run I suppose. 38 years of riding.Actually it was longer,but 38 years since I was legally entitled to ride.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 19:16:45
Fitted an Eternal exhaust to Aaron's 3.2 estate between us. Anyone else had a very slight fit issue with fouling the rear role bar bracket on an estate...?
Seems ok but if its swayed enough it just hits.

And fitted his poly donuts for him. So just Kevs and Lazytinkers left in my garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 19 August 2013, 20:57:42
Dismantled more of the 2.6 :'( to give life to other Migs  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2013, 21:10:35
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 19:16:45
Fitted an Eternal exhaust to Aaron's 3.2 estate between us. Anyone else had a very slight fit issue with fouling the rear role bar bracket on an estate...?
Seems ok but if its swayed enough it just hits.

And fitted his poly donuts for him. So just Kevs and Lazytinkers left in my garage.

Gm replacement on mine, but that might explain an occasional knock from that corner :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 August 2013, 21:23:52
Today I mostly watched Chris work on my car.. ;D

Thanks so much for all the work, though, Chris! No thanks for discovering the leaking shock, though..  :P ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2013, 21:38:56
Not my car, but a picture paints a thousand words...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/DSC_0124_zps615655cf.jpg)

 :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 August 2013, 21:42:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 19:16:45
Fitted an Eternal exhaust to Aaron's 3.2 estate between us. Anyone else had a very slight fit issue with fouling the rear role bar bracket on an estate...?
Seems ok but if its swayed enough it just hits.

And fitted his poly donuts for him. So just Kevs and Lazytinkers left in my garage.

I had a fit issue with my TD Estate Eternal rear box. The mount bars were slightly offset, and I had no heat torch to bend them with. Fair do's tho' Eternal refunded the cost. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 21:42:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 August 2013, 21:23:52
Today I mostly watched Chris work on my car.. ;D

Thanks so much for all the work, though, Chris! No thanks for discovering the leaking shock, though..  :P ;D

And I whacked me thumb. Its gone black. Waaaaaaah  :'(

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2013, 21:54:59
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 21:42:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 August 2013, 21:23:52
Today I mostly watched Chris work on my car.. ;D

Thanks so much for all the work, though, Chris! No thanks for discovering the leaking shock, though..  :P ;D

And I whacked me thumb. Its gone black. Waaaaaaah  :'(

 ;D

Doh  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 August 2013, 22:04:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 21:42:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 August 2013, 21:23:52
Today I mostly watched Chris work on my car.. ;D

Thanks so much for all the work, though, Chris! No thanks for discovering the leaking shock, though..  :P ;D

And I whacked me thumb. Its gone black. Waaaaaaah  :'(

;D

I left you unsupervised for five minutes! ...  :P ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2013, 22:09:35
That'll learn you ;D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 22:21:28

Can't pick me nose or anything.  :'(



;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2013, 22:23:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 22:21:28

Can't pick me nose or anything.  :'(



;D
Why would you use your thumb to pick your nose :-\

Actually, don't answer that ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 22:25:51
Quote from: ex taxi al on 19 August 2013, 22:23:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2013, 22:21:28

Can't pick me nose or anything.  :'(



;D
Why would you use your thumb to pick your nose :-\

Actually, don't answer that ;D
Because me other fingers are battered as well. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 August 2013, 11:02:01
stripped down rear brakes, think I need new shoes & new discs  ::)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Brakes/2013-08-19%2016.26.45.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Brakes/2013-08-19%2016.27.00.jpg)
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Post by: twiglet on 20 August 2013, 13:36:08
(Yesterday) Sold the last of my Omegas...  :'(

Here's a picture of her about to be dragged away. kicking and screaming...

(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx344/qjz10nyu/Cars/Photo0630_zpse035534f.jpg) (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/qjz10nyu/media/Cars/Photo0630_zpse035534f.jpg.html)

Now I just need to have a clear out of my mountain of spare parts, and clear space for my new toy!!  ;) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2013, 18:02:17
Quote from: tunnie on 20 August 2013, 11:02:01
stripped down rear brakes, think I need new shoes & new discs  ::)
They look pretty shot....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 20 August 2013, 18:46:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2013, 18:02:17
Quote from: tunnie on 20 August 2013, 11:02:01
stripped down rear brakes, think I need new shoes & new discs  ::)
They look pretty shot....
Agreed, don't bother to clean those up and refit  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 20 August 2013, 20:06:46
You know what Tunnies like.He will be there with his tube of araldite. :D ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 21 August 2013, 16:48:08
 :D :D :D :D :D :D

Did ponder new discs, however the caliper is sticking on the outside. So until thats fixed, pointless in new discs. Inside edge has worn fine, with caliper off, I pumped brake to push piston out. Inside piston comes out ok, but outside one barley moves, does a bit, but not much.

So going to try again this weekend, keep pumping brake and pushing inside back in, trying to get outside one out.

Unless any other suggestions?  :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 August 2013, 17:15:32
Put a new pad in the working side and an old one on the sticking side, refit the pins and try to cycle the piston to free it off :y

A bucket load of brake cleaner and a wire brush might help first :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 August 2013, 17:20:44
Quote from: ex taxi al on 21 August 2013, 17:15:32
Put a new pad in the working side and an old one on the sticking side, refit the pins and try to cycle the piston to free it off :y

A bucket load of brake cleaner and a wire brush might help first :y

Cycle it?  :-\

Popped brand new pads in both sides around 6 months, maybe a year ago now.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 August 2013, 17:26:49
Force it out with hydraulic pressure, then lever it back in ::) repeat until freedom is restored, but you need as much pad as possible between the free piston and the disc in order to concentrate the pressure behind the sticking piston, which in turn needs as little pad as possible to allow maximum travel without actually popping the piston out :y

A pad worn to nearly the backing plate should suffice, but need the retaining pins in place to stop the pad twisting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 August 2013, 17:29:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 21 August 2013, 17:26:49
Force it out with hydraulic pressure, then lever it back in ::) repeat until freedom is restored, but you need as much pad as possible between the free piston and the disc in order to concentrate the pressure behind the sticking piston, which in turn needs as little pad as possible to allow maximum travel without actually popping the piston out :y

Got ya  :y

Both pads are equal in thickness, so will reassemble, pop inside pad back in, then pump the brake.

Did'nt think of that, as you say will force outside one to hopefully come out and say hello  :)

Cheers for that  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 August 2013, 17:30:06
No probs :y
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Post by: Entwood on 21 August 2013, 17:53:10
Rear disks/drums replaced .... much easier than expected ... hand brake shoes hardly worn so the new ones are going back to the dealers :)

Followed by and oil and filter change .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 August 2013, 18:03:14
If you pressurise the caliper with both pistons free you'll always only see movement in the loosest one. The fact that both moved at all tells me there's nothing wrong with the caliper. Just make sure the retaining pins and the areas where the pads slide are lean and lightly greased and I reckon you'll have no bother. I personally wouldn't remove the piston unless you are going to rebuild the caliper with new seals.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2013, 18:11:50
Quote from: tunnie on 21 August 2013, 17:29:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 21 August 2013, 17:26:49
Force it out with hydraulic pressure, then lever it back in ::) repeat until freedom is restored, but you need as much pad as possible between the free piston and the disc in order to concentrate the pressure behind the sticking piston, which in turn needs as little pad as possible to allow maximum travel without actually popping the piston out :y

Got ya  :y

Both pads are equal in thickness, so will reassemble, pop inside pad back in, then pump the brake.

Did'nt think of that, as you say will force outside one to hopefully come out and say hello  :)

Cheers for that  :y
While its apart, clamp the inboard one, and cycle the outboard one.

Plus clean up as I suggested Monday :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 21 August 2013, 18:50:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2013, 18:11:50
Quote from: tunnie on 21 August 2013, 17:29:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 21 August 2013, 17:26:49
Force it out with hydraulic pressure, then lever it back in ::) repeat until freedom is restored, but you need as much pad as possible between the free piston and the disc in order to concentrate the pressure behind the sticking piston, which in turn needs as little pad as possible to allow maximum travel without actually popping the piston out :y

Got ya  :y

Both pads are equal in thickness, so will reassemble, pop inside pad back in, then pump the brake.

Did'nt think of that, as you say will force outside one to hopefully come out and say hello  :)

Cheers for that  :y
While its apart, clamp the inboard one, and cycle the outboard one.

Plus clean up as I suggested Monday :)

Yep small G-clamp and block of wood :y
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Post by: tunnie on 21 August 2013, 20:05:50
Will do  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 August 2013, 20:12:34
Washed and waxed the Mini, nothing much on the Omega's today...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 August 2013, 21:07:29
Must change the oil.

Cam belt due in 4k :-\
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Post by: albitz on 21 August 2013, 21:57:46
Commenced work on  the MOT fail list on the Cavalier,despite still waiting for some parts to turn up. Found a leaky rear wheel cylinder which meant I couldn't put the new shoes on that side until I get another cylinder.
Took the wishbones off to grind off the rivets for new balljoints - when they arrive -  >:(
Was knocking seven bells out of the remains of the rivets to remove them,with a lump hammer and whacked my thumb full pelt with the hammer. Made I feel sick. ::) ;D.....Is now throbbing so much I think I can actually seeit. :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 August 2013, 22:09:32
Quote from: Albitz on 21 August 2013, 21:57:46
Commenced work on  the MOT fail list on the Cavalier,despite still waiting for some parts to turn up. Found a leaky rear wheel cylinder which meant I couldn't put the new shoes on that side until I get another cylinder.
Took the wishbones off to grind off the rivets for new balljoints - when they arrive -  >:(
Was knocking seven bells out of the remains of the rivets to remove them,with a lump hammer and whacked my thumb full pelt with the hammer. Made I feel sick. ::) ;D.....Is now throbbing so much I think I can actually seeit. :D ;D

Not nice,feels like its got its own heartbeat,been there and done that too bloody often :-X
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Post by: albitz on 21 August 2013, 22:29:23
At least its taking my mind off the pain in my back,which came on suddenly while doing the rear brake shoes.I don't notice that now until I stand up and start walking. Im really getting too old for this now.Time to take up crocheting or similar. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 22 August 2013, 00:17:51
Quote from: henryd on 21 August 2013, 22:09:32
Quote from: Albitz on 21 August 2013, 21:57:46
Commenced work on  the MOT fail list on the Cavalier,despite still waiting for some parts to turn up. Found a leaky rear wheel cylinder which meant I couldn't put the new shoes on that side until I get another cylinder.
Took the wishbones off to grind off the rivets for new balljoints - when they arrive -  >:(
Was knocking seven bells out of the remains of the rivets to remove them,with a lump hammer and whacked my thumb full pelt with the hammer. Made I feel sick. ::) ;D.....Is now throbbing so much I think I can actually seeit. :D ;D

Not nice,feels like its got its own heartbeat,been there and done that too bloody often :-X

You also have my sympathy Albs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 August 2013, 09:49:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 August 2013, 21:07:29
Must change the oil.


Ahh. Now you mention it... When did I last do mine? :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 August 2013, 10:34:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 August 2013, 21:07:29
Must change the oil.

Cam belt due in 4k :-\

I have three cars that need an oil change now (the M3 has done two track days on the same oil  :-[ ).. Pop round some time and we can get all of them done over the pit? (Same goes for you, Mr Wood)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 August 2013, 18:23:27
What you all need is a car that needs constantly topping up. Saves actaully changing the oil...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 August 2013, 19:55:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 August 2013, 18:23:27
What you all need is a car that needs constantly topping up. Saves actaully changing the oil...

What we all need to know is where we should put the leak? :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 August 2013, 20:18:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 August 2013, 19:55:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 August 2013, 18:23:27
What you all need is a car that needs constantly topping up. Saves actaully changing the oil...

What we all need to know is where we should put the leak? :P

;D yes there's various proposals, but which is best.. ? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 August 2013, 23:41:13
Changed oil this evening. :D

EDIT: Some really nasty creaking coming from the front nearside suspension. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 23 August 2013, 10:23:37
Rear bushes gone on yours anyway aren't they Kev ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 23 August 2013, 10:30:51
put oil in it and joined AA-got to do 600 mile round trip later today---Wales--to drop off furniture :D Things you do for mates eh :y :y dont ask where in Wales-all I know is South Wales-near coast :y couldn't spell/pronounce it anyway :-[ had enough learning english ffs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 August 2013, 12:39:26
Taxed it. I think I heard my wallet cry as I did it..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 August 2013, 12:47:28
Broken the tail lift ::) still, not my car ;D

Might make for a long day though :-\

Be quite glad when this week is finished...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 August 2013, 13:49:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 August 2013, 12:39:26
Taxed it. I think I heard my wallet cry as I did it..

I feel your pain, mines due November  :'(  ;D

Not much done today, just checked a few things like tyre pressure, oil level, coolant level etc. all fine apart from one tyre a bit low at 20psi the rest just above 30psi  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 23 August 2013, 13:50:36
HBV done,.....   yes the mv6 still sits on my driveway........    but now runs without chucking it's coolant out
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 23 August 2013, 13:51:52
my body is now in talks with management about better pay and working conditions.     all that leaning in to the back of the engine bay for the HBV has crippled me.....   


OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 23 August 2013, 14:14:53
Fitted the trunk spoiler back on without scratching the new diy paint job (http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/Wennuhpen/Smilies/smiley_worship.gif)

WON some lovely brand new car mats on egay for 99p  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 August 2013, 14:20:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 August 2013, 10:23:37
Rear bushes gone on yours anyway aren't they Kev ?

Rear bushes on the front wishbones were suspected, yes, but the creaking noises really sounded like they were coming from the front bush / anti-roll bar pivot area. No movement in anything that I can find, but didn't look that hard. Hmm. might be worth greasing the poly bushes? Tramlining could be down to 1/2 worn Enduros on the front? Might be time to rotate them to the back anyway, looking at the wear pattern.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 23 August 2013, 14:26:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 August 2013, 14:20:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 August 2013, 10:23:37
Rear bushes gone on yours anyway aren't they Kev ?

Rear bushes on the front wishbones were suspected, yes, but the creaking noises really sounded like they were coming from the front bush / anti-roll bar pivot area. No movement in anything that I can find, but didn't look that hard. Hmm. might be worth greasing the poly bushes? Tramlining could be down to 1/2 worn Enduros on the front? Might be time to rotate them to the back anyway, looking at the wear pattern.
Let me rephrase.
Rearward bushes are fubar.

Unless you changed them since we last spoke?

Yes poly do squeak, did groomers at Wycombe. Easy on ramps, just unbolt... Etc.


But if your pressing rearward bushes....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 August 2013, 14:28:13
Quote from: Emd on 23 August 2013, 14:14:53
Fitted the trunk spoiler back on without scratching the new diy paint job (http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/Wennuhpen/Smilies/smiley_worship.gif)

WON some lovely brand new car mats on egay for 99p  :P

The satisfaction from completing something always feels good  ;) :y


I don't know why eBay say you've Won something as you've still got to pay for it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2013, 16:58:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 August 2013, 14:26:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 August 2013, 14:20:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 August 2013, 10:23:37
Rear bushes gone on yours anyway aren't they Kev ?

Rear bushes on the front wishbones were suspected, yes, but the creaking noises really sounded like they were coming from the front bush / anti-roll bar pivot area. No movement in anything that I can find, but didn't look that hard. Hmm. might be worth greasing the poly bushes? Tramlining could be down to 1/2 worn Enduros on the front? Might be time to rotate them to the back anyway, looking at the wear pattern.
Let me rephrase.
Rearward bushes are fubar.

Unless you changed them since we last spoke?

Yes poly do squeak, did groomers at Wycombe. Easy on ramps, just unbolt... Etc.


But if your pressing rearward bushes....
What I do understand is its cured the creaking.

What I don't understand is that its cured the clunking, and the slight tramline I thought I had on the way to Wycombe (though that felt like it was steering from the rear)  :-\.  I just can not get my head around suspension.

For example, the wishbone rear bushes are "passed their best", but now the bastard drives straight as an arrow (albeit with offcentre steering wheel, but I know the pothole that did that a few months back). Why does it drive so well with shagged bushes? Me no understandy.


//TB pisses off to the pub. Thats something he can understand.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 August 2013, 18:12:45
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 August 2013, 14:20:07
.......... Hmm. might be worth greasing the poly bushes?

Certainly worked for me.  :y Mine creaked really badly over speed humps. I found the cause by putting the front end on stands, jacked up the hub and then dumping the jack at full speed. Soon found the cause in my primitive way.  ;D
Re-greased the poly's and it's as quiet as a mouse now.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 August 2013, 18:43:08
I never greased mine when fitted to the Elite, and I don't hear them creaking - but as I have Shack Ear that probably accounts for it. :-\ ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 August 2013, 18:54:38
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 August 2013, 18:43:08
I never greased mine when fitted to the Elite, and I don't hear them creaking - but as I have Shack Ear that probably accounts for it. :-\ ::) ::)

The grease supplied with them is to help prevent them wearing prematurely.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 23 August 2013, 19:27:54
Took my Desmond Estate over it's first 100K! :D
My Desmond Saloon hasn't managed 65K and the head has gone for the THIRD time! Once with me & bloody twice with my half wit youngest Stepson >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 August 2013, 23:51:58
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 August 2013, 18:54:38
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 August 2013, 18:43:08
I never greased mine when fitted to the Elite, and I don't hear them creaking - but as I have Shack Ear that probably accounts for it. :-\ ::) ::)

The grease supplied with them is to help prevent them wearing prematurely.  :y

I don't recall getting any with mine??? :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 August 2013, 00:18:55
Quote from: PhilRich on 23 August 2013, 19:27:54
Took my Desmond Estate over it's first 100K! :D
My Desmond Saloon hasn't managed 65K and the head has gone for the THIRD time! Once with me & bloody twice with my half wit youngest Stepson >:(

Something not right there, head cleaned up before refitting? Skimmed? Overheated when it failed?

My 2.2 is still on its original head gasket at 165k 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2013, 09:17:41
Quote from: tunnie on 24 August 2013, 00:18:55
Quote from: PhilRich on 23 August 2013, 19:27:54
Took my Desmond Estate over it's first 100K! :D
My Desmond Saloon hasn't managed 65K and the head has gone for the THIRD time! Once with me & bloody twice with my half wit youngest Stepson >:(

Something not right there, head cleaned up before refitting? Skimmed? Overheated when it failed?

My 2.2 is still on its original head gasket at 165k
But your dad's didn't make 100k ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 August 2013, 18:29:18
Busy afternoon :y

Fixed aircon...sort of ::) does at least work on the ignition switch now...

Explored the possibilty of removing the slack from the brake pedal travel, easier said than done.

Found my coolant leak, and the source of my damp drivers foot well. Leaking heater matrix  :'(
?
Rewired my horn upgrade, so that the amp is now switched on with the ignition as it had a slight delay to it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 August 2013, 18:30:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 August 2013, 09:17:41
Quote from: tunnie on 24 August 2013, 00:18:55
Quote from: PhilRich on 23 August 2013, 19:27:54
Took my Desmond Estate over it's first 100K! :D
My Desmond Saloon hasn't managed 65K and the head has gone for the THIRD time! Once with me & bloody twice with my half wit youngest Stepson >:(

Something not right there, head cleaned up before refitting? Skimmed? Overheated when it failed?

My 2.2 is still on its original head gasket at 165k
But your dad's didn't make 100k ;)

Nope, tells tale of dealer servicing, I wonder if that coolant was ever changed before it went DIY!

But 3 gaskets for Phil? Wondering if the head was skimmed or overheated, not getting a good seal?  :-\

Since FatherT's was changed it's done 40k  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 24 August 2013, 20:25:48
Not done a thing so far. I have lots I need to do - the Cavalier is currently minus 3 wheels,wishbones,droplinks,handbrake cable,and o/s rear brake shoes.
Its rained cats & dogs all bloody day long here,so couldn't get on it. Have brought two of is wheels and a pir of replacement tyres to work with me tonight though,and will be changing them over shortly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 August 2013, 20:33:21
Washed two of them, looked at new TRE in boot of estate and thought... Job for another day!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 24 August 2013, 21:04:30
I've done bugger all but my 14year old lad has cleaned and polished the Signum,good job done too. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 24 August 2013, 21:13:40
425 mile round trip -Wales and back--30 mins stop while there -then drove home--70/80 all the way--hows that for a miggy then and cost £49 in gas--is that good or not--I think so
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 19:18:54
Quote from: symes on 24 August 2013, 21:13:40
425 mile round trip -Wales and back--30 mins stop while there -then drove home--70/80 all the way--hows that for a miggy then and cost £49 in gas--is that good or not--I think so

Around 26mpg or so?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 19:23:07
New handbrake shoes on back of 2.2 on offside, need to do same on nearside. Also popped pair of new things on the front, spot the new part  :)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Suspension/2013-08-25%2018.30.12.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 August 2013, 19:25:11
Been for a 120 odd mile run, sticked some Cataclean in the 3.2  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 August 2013, 19:45:10
Rear brake shoes,rear slave cylinder,handbrake cable, droplinks,new balljoints fitted to the wishbones,two new tyres - on the Cavalier.
Cost me about the same as I paid for the car. ::) ;D
The price of the car is paid for in fuel savings every 6 weeks though,so its well worth keeping it running. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 25 August 2013, 20:23:56
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 19:23:07
New handbrake shoes on back of 2.2 on offside, need to do same on nearside. Also popped pair of new things on the front, spot the new part :)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Suspension/2013-08-25%2018.30.12.jpg)

Is it the new thing connected to the a/roll bar?  PM me re prize and I'll provide postal addy ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:26:24
Yup nice new droplink, err prize? What prize!  ;D

Again, very impressed with Meyle parts, droplinks felt very solid & well made, much better than GM in this case, will strongly consider them for anything else.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 25 August 2013, 20:28:07
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:26:24
Yup nice new droplink, err prize? What prize!  ;D

Again, very impressed with Meyle parts, droplinks felt very solid & well made, much better than GM in this case, will strongly consider them for anything else.
No prize  :o  Tight s*d  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 25 August 2013, 20:28:41
Finally got round to installing that hard wired fm transmiter for my Ipod  ::) :y

After pulling the centre consul appart to find there is not enough room for a fag paper behind there and then moving on to behind the glovebox to find the same, it ended up cutting the ariel behind the drivers kick panel and with the aid of a new plug and socket from Maplins, I fitted inline  :y

Must say, it works a treat  :y
Well worth the hassle  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:29:00
Nothing today.. ordered new SL rear shocks on TC yesterday, though, and picked up another 20L of 5W30..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:29:13
Quote from: dbug on 25 August 2013, 20:28:07
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:26:24
Yup nice new droplink, err prize? What prize!  ;D

Again, very impressed with Meyle parts, droplinks felt very solid & well made, much better than GM in this case, will strongly consider them for anything else.
No prize  :o  Tight s*d  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

ok ok, how about the used droplinks?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:29:58
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:29:00
Nothing today.. ordered new SL rear shocks on TC yesterday, though, and picked up another 20L of 5W30..

Which dealer out of interest?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 August 2013, 20:30:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:29:00
Nothing today.. ordered new SL rear shocks on TC yesterday, though, and picked up another 20L of 5W30..

Ah, yes that reminds me...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:46:07
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:29:58
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:29:00
Nothing today.. ordered new SL rear shocks on TC yesterday, though, and picked up another 20L of 5W30..

Which dealer out of interest?

Eden Vauxhall, Backnell - my local :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:55:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:46:07
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:29:58
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:29:00
Nothing today.. ordered new SL rear shocks on TC yesterday, though, and picked up another 20L of 5W30..

Which dealer out of interest?

Eden Vauxhall, Backnell - my local :)

Interesting, thanks, good to know they still take TC.

Do you always have to show your card, or can you just quote the name?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 August 2013, 21:50:23
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:55:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:46:07
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:29:58
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:29:00
Nothing today.. ordered new SL rear shocks on TC yesterday, though, and picked up another 20L of 5W30..

Which dealer out of interest?

Eden Vauxhall, Backnell - my local :)

Interesting, thanks, good to know they still take TC.

Do you always have to show your card, or can you just quote the name?  :)

Once they know you, they don't even ask ime.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 21:51:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 August 2013, 21:50:23
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:55:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:46:07
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 20:29:58
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2013, 20:29:00
Nothing today.. ordered new SL rear shocks on TC yesterday, though, and picked up another 20L of 5W30..

Which dealer out of interest?

Eden Vauxhall, Backnell - my local :)

Interesting, thanks, good to know they still take TC.

Do you always have to show your card, or can you just quote the name?  :)

Once they know you, they don't even ask ime.

That's what I used to do with a dealer near my parents, but as they've ended TC. Need to find a new dealer to blag it at  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 August 2013, 22:08:17
Quote from: tunnie on 25 August 2013, 21:51:57
Interesting, thanks, good to know they still take TC.

Perrys Vauxhall in Aylesbury are still accepting TC at the moment, although they are now missing off the TC list of traders.
The guy at the parts desk told me that he hopes they will come up with an alternative for the DIY mechanic.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mrs VXL V6 on 26 August 2013, 00:41:12
Well where do I start?

I saw VXL & TB pull apart one broken Omega then dismantle another Omega, to make one nice Omega and the other that looks like it needs to go to the scrap yard!!

That sounded like a good productive day, until I broke mine!

I was nearly at Telford about 40 miles from home, just got off the motorway when my Ben (my omega) decided that he had enough and wanted to be towed back home by the RAC.  Ben is now known as Bastard Ben!!  I was only saying to TB how much I loved my car.  I should of just kept my mouth shut.

Well sorry to say - VXL V6 you may have a busy bank holiday on your hands, sorry.  LOVE YOU X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 August 2013, 00:50:04
Quote from: Mrs VXL V6 on 26 August 2013, 00:41:12
Well where do I start?

I saw VXL & TB pull apart one broken Omega then dismantle another Omega, to make one nice Omega and the other that looks like it needs to go to the scrap yard!!

That sounded like a good productive day, until I broke mine!

I was nearly at Telford about 40 miles from home, just got off the motorway when my Ben (my omega) decided that he had enough and wanted to be towed back home by the RAC.  Ben is now known as Bastard Ben!!  I was only saying to TB how much I loved my car.  I should of just kept my mouth shut.

Well sorry to say - VXL V6 you may have a busy bank holiday on your hands, sorry.  LOVE YOU X

Crank pulley failure (harmonic damper part failed)

Off to Halfords for a huuuuge breaker bar tomorrow......

From memory when mine went you need to lock the crank - there's a tool that no one has except the dealers or alternatively lock the flywheel.... I don't have that locking tool either  :'(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2013, 09:01:57
And we were just saying yesterday about common failures on the DTi, including the crank pulley.

:o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2013, 09:03:18
Is the damper in the pulley itself, and does it come off like a petrol one or TD one (a few small bolts, then the pulley comes off with a bit of persuation)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 August 2013, 09:27:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 August 2013, 09:03:18
Is the damper in the pulley itself, and does it come off like a petrol one or TD one (a few small bolts, then the pulley comes off with a bit of persuation)
Alas no, the harmonic damper is bonded to the inner and outer metal parts. Both the silver DTi and the Estate DTi had new ones fitted about two years ago. Guess which one has a genuine pulley on it and which one has a Febi one.....  :-X

Removal is one bolt and some huge torque.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 26 August 2013, 14:05:37
I changed the rubber damper between the diff and propshaft in the hope of curing the vibration I`ve been getting since the diff swap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 August 2013, 14:51:11
Gave the back bumper a smack , popped it back into place  :) I like these easy jobs  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 August 2013, 19:27:33
Loaded Mrs VXL's Estate onto trailer... took it for an MOT  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 27 August 2013, 23:47:59
Touch up paint on the boot lid after a newly aquired stone chip made its self at home   >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2013, 08:19:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2013, 19:27:33
Loaded Mrs VXL's Estate onto trailer... took it for an MOT  ;D
Is the pulley easier on a ramp as well ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 28 August 2013, 17:17:57
Washed, waxed and polished the Jag - can think of one reason why some people buy small cars ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 28 August 2013, 17:57:39
Quote from: dbug on 28 August 2013, 17:17:57
Washed, waxed and polished the Jag - can think of one reason why some people buy small cars ::)

Nice, Upload a pic or 2 :y

Takes me 3 days to do it properly by hand  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 28 August 2013, 19:25:38
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 28 August 2013, 17:57:39
Quote from: dbug on 28 August 2013, 17:17:57
Washed, waxed and polished the Jag - can think of one reason why some people buy small cars ::)

Nice, Upload a pic or 2 :y

Takes me 3 days to do it properly by hand  :o ;D

Will do when I find a camera!!

3 days - must work quicker Jay ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 August 2013, 19:46:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2013, 08:19:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2013, 19:27:33
Loaded Mrs VXL's Estate onto trailer... took it for an MOT  ;D
Is the pulley easier on a ramp as well ;D
Well it was going for it's MOT on Friday anyway....

Yeh, pulley is easier on ramp as you need to lock the engine so need to remove the starter motor to lock it (unless you have the GM tool), also belt tensioner needs to be released from underneath as it's a pain to do it from above with the location of the aircon pipes
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mmcg on 28 August 2013, 23:52:42
Removed the drivers door card to seal the locating strip on top of the door card that split when i had to replace the lock . Thanks to the maintenance section here nothing left over and nothing missing :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2013, 10:21:24
Loaded it for Newent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 August 2013, 11:22:15
Is the cambelt in need?

Should I bring the kit?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 August 2013, 12:14:24
Drove it to work for the first time in ages. The cam cover gaskets may be more of a priority than I thought .. it reeks of hot oil after a drive  :-[

And got a phone call from Vx to tell me my shocks have come in.. oh and realised that it's not just the Omega due an MOT, both cars are due one within a week of each other  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 29 August 2013, 20:25:37
Fitted the B4s. Much better!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 August 2013, 21:25:13
Let the Kosovans clean it. Pulled the young erchin up for cleaning the wheel arches and skirts then the roof and bonnet with the same wash mit without rinsing it.  >:(

Then admired the swirls in the paint with the owner.  >:(

Bought a cam belt kit for it. Ordered two new gm rear bushes. Drove it home, cleaned the bits they missed. Polished out some of the swirls. Topped up the washer fluid.

Replaced 6 missing psi out of the right rear tyre.  :-[ Then decided it didn't need new bushes and setting to correct the pull to the left after all on the drive over to Aaron's and the use of his pit to change the oil, and return his Maxiscan.

Cheers Aaron.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 August 2013, 21:27:19
Drove it to work and back. Might wash it on saturday, then again I might not ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 29 August 2013, 21:40:04
Alternator fitted to the white 3.2, no more screeching noise, dead battery or impending doom!
It's now at the bodyshop for some tidying up, thankfully the police livery fitting has been postponed from tomorrow to Monday am, which gives me some extra time to get it ready, and give it a clean.
Brendan, the excellent owner of the bodyshop was ever so pleased when I dropped it off and told him I wanted it done by tomorrow afternoon...but he's such a good chap  :y

Spent time pondering why the Bentley has died, had to be recovered back with a fuel supply issue. Fuel pump appears to operate, but no fuel at the carb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 August 2013, 21:47:54
Quote from: joshwyatt on 29 August 2013, 21:40:04
Alternator fitted to the white 3.2, no more screeching noise, dead battery or impending doom!
It's now at the bodyshop for some tidying up, thankfully the police livery fitting has been postponed from tomorrow to Monday am, which gives me some extra time to get it ready, and give it a clean.
Brendan, the excellent owner of the bodyshop was ever so pleased when I dropped it off and told him I wanted it done by tomorrow afternoon...but he's such a good chap  :y

Spent time pondering why the Bentley has died, had to be recovered back with a fuel supply issue. Fuel pump appears to operate, but no fuel at the carb.

Clogged fuel filter perhaps :-\ maybe caused by repeatedly draining the tank... easier to do than say  ;D, but any crud in the tank will now be in the filter, assuming it has a mild steel fuel tank :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 29 August 2013, 21:54:29
Quote from: ex taxi al on 29 August 2013, 21:47:54
Quote from: joshwyatt on 29 August 2013, 21:40:04
Alternator fitted to the white 3.2, no more screeching noise, dead battery or impending doom!
It's now at the bodyshop for some tidying up, thankfully the police livery fitting has been postponed from tomorrow to Monday am, which gives me some extra time to get it ready, and give it a clean.
Brendan, the excellent owner of the bodyshop was ever so pleased when I dropped it off and told him I wanted it done by tomorrow afternoon...but he's such a good chap  :y

Spent time pondering why the Bentley has died, had to be recovered back with a fuel supply issue. Fuel pump appears to operate, but no fuel at the carb.

Clogged fuel filter perhaps :-\ maybe caused by repeatedly draining the tank... easier to do than say  ;D, but any crud in the tank will now be in the filter, assuming it has a mild steel fuel tank :-\

Could well be. Vehicle was driving fine, drove 10 miles, parked briefly. Restarted and it ran fine for 20 seconds or so, spluttered and then died. Has refused to start ever since. It even had just under 1/4 of a tank of fuel. Left it over night and still didn't go, but as Rolls-Royce say; ''It didn't break down, it simply failed to proceed''
I'll enjoy poking around tomorrow with it I'm sure  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 August 2013, 22:01:19
Oh. Bentley and carb in the same sentence. <shudder>

I guess you're known by name in all the local petrol stations? ;)

Worth checking the whole route of the fuel lines. Lots failing these days with ethanol being sneaked into the fuel. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2013, 10:20:16
Quote from: Marks Hornby Scape Goat on 29 August 2013, 11:22:15
Is the cambelt in need?

Should I bring the kit?
I have the cambelt, but need a locking kit Master. And a 1/2" drive E20, as my get-me-through 120pc Hellfrauds set is 3/8" E20 :y

If you have anything that will aid inspect around oil pump/dipstick area (small mirrors maybe?), that would be handy :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 August 2013, 22:49:04
fitted 3.0L downpipes to the 3.2. hardest bit was finding a cutting/grinding disc to take 5/6mm off the 3.0L downpipes.
mainifold nuts put up a vailent fight and lost, new m10 and lots o coppersllip on them, and new m8 and nuts, on system to downpipes, drilled out flanges. :y lamdas tried to be awkward,but came out.
 will see over the week if theres any gains.hope so 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 30 August 2013, 23:16:28
Replaced the steering idler bracket on the Omega.The thread had gone on the original,which was why it kept coming loose,and then eventually,wouldnt tighten up. A very unusual problem to have ime. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 31 August 2013, 01:42:38
Quote from: Albitz on 30 August 2013, 23:16:28
Replaced the steering idler bracket on the Omega.The thread had gone on the original,which was why it kept coming loose,and then eventually,wouldnt tighten up. A very unusual problem to have ime. :-\
New one on me  :-\
Mot next month - should be interesting  :-X
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Post by: AndyRoid on 31 August 2013, 02:17:14
Finally got around to checking the tyre pressures, and only a 4psi loss in each since December last year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 31 August 2013, 07:45:40
Quote from: jonny2112 on 31 August 2013, 01:42:38
Quote from: Albitz on 30 August 2013, 23:16:28
Replaced the steering idler bracket on the Omega.The thread had gone on the original,which was why it kept coming loose,and then eventually,wouldnt tighten up. A very unusual problem to have ime. :-\
New one on me  :-\
Mot next month - should be interesting  :-X

Don't get worried about having that particular problem Jonny.Ive seen and heard of plenty of worn steering idlers before,but never seen the bracket thing it connects to going tits up until yesterday. ;)
I also checked my tyre pressures as once the first problem was fixed,it actually felt like the steering wheel was connected to the road wheels again.This then allowed another problem to manifest itself. That being,the left front tyre running at 21psi.  ::) :o
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 August 2013, 11:16:49
Took the M3 for it's MOT - which it passed with no advisories - and collected the new rear shocks for the Omega.. better fit 'em now!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 31 August 2013, 17:37:36
washed and chammied both the Jag and the Mv6 ,  it's quite a lot of car to do in blazing sunshine......   
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Post by: albitz on 31 August 2013, 17:47:23
Washed the Omega,also checked the fluid levels.Tomorrow - polish it and clean the interior.Maybe touch up some stone chips.
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Post by: andyc on 31 August 2013, 18:47:37
Changed brake shoes and cable on the Toyota (Brothers Car) and i must say that even though i was doing this on the deck and its a '92 plate that has never been looked after all the parts came apart without a problem, even the heat shield bolts.

Andy
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Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 19:40:17
Put new brake shoes on passenger side, all done in record time. Feeling quite chuffed, on final bits noticed weaping brake fluid from brake pipe that leads to the caliper  :'(

It's just after the bracket you remove to change springs, inspecting it further, flakes of metal just came away in my hand  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 August 2013, 19:43:42
Time for a new pipe then :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 19:52:31
Yup, parked up 2.2

Taking the 3.2  :y

Would show a picture, but its been ages since this PC had a dropbox sync  ::)

So looking on the bay, think I need this (any other suggestions? Eurocarparts don't list the pipe, only hose):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-SALOON-REAR-BRAKE-PIPE-/380126118056?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58814840a8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-SALOON-REAR-BRAKE-PIPE-/380126118056?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58814840a8)

To go from the rear calliper to the mounting bracket, on the suspension arm.

Reading past threads, mixture of suggestions from pushing brake pedal fully down, to sealing brake fluid tank with cling film?

Now it looks like simple nut each end? Is it just that easy? Brake depressed, slacken off both nuts and just remove and replace pipe? Caliper can stay put, or easier to whip it off?

Also blast of plusgas or not? Its weaping quite badly, so thinking plusgas is a no as it will mix with the fluid?

Glad I spotted this today rather than approaching a round-about!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 August 2013, 20:04:38
Leave the caliper where it is. Changing the brake fluid once fixed would be a sensible precaution, especially if not done in the last two years :y

Be prudent to check the whole system for any sign of similar issues on the rest of the brake plumbing :-\

That is the pipe you need, worth asking Vauxhall before committing though, as a new one might be reasonable :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 20:08:20
Quote from: ex taxi al on 31 August 2013, 20:04:38
Leave the caliper where it is. Changing the brake fluid once fixed would be a sensible precaution, especially if not done in the last two years :y

Be prudent to check the whole system for any sign of similar issues on the rest of the brake plumbing :-\

That is the pipe you need, worth asking Vauxhall before committing though, as a new one might be reasonable :y

Cheers, had fresh fluid less than 6 months ago. About a month ago I went around all pipes and put some grease on them, just done drivers side rear shoes, cable again is greased but fair bit of corrosion there.

Thinking maybe replace both at same time  :-\

Guessing not a TC item, but will enquire with Vx  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 31 August 2013, 20:53:50
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 19:52:31
Yup, parked up 2.2

Taking the 3.2  :y

Would show a picture, but its been ages since this PC had a dropbox sync  ::)

So looking on the bay, think I need this (any other suggestions? Eurocarparts don't list the pipe, only hose):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-SALOON-REAR-BRAKE-PIPE-/380126118056?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58814840a8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-SALOON-REAR-BRAKE-PIPE-/380126118056?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58814840a8)

To go from the rear calliper to the mounting bracket, on the suspension arm.

Reading past threads, mixture of suggestions from pushing brake pedal fully down, to sealing brake fluid tank with cling film?

Now it looks like simple nut each end? Is it just that easy? Brake depressed, slacken off both nuts and just remove and replace pipe? Caliper can stay put, or easier to whip it off?

Also blast of plusgas or not? Its weaping quite badly, so thinking plusgas is a no as it will mix with the fluid?

Glad I spotted this today rather than approaching a round-about!  :o

Wouldn't press brake pedal - you'll just squirt fluid out as you undo pipe unions
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 21:09:52
So do you leave everything as is? Cap on brake fluid tank?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 August 2013, 21:14:22
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 21:09:52
So do you leave everything as is? Cap on brake fluid tank?
Yup :y don't need to do anything until you've fixed the leak...

Clingfilm under the cap might help slow the leak, but it won't stop any moisture from entering the fluid, as the system is already open...
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Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 21:21:49
Cheers Chaps  :y

Will call Vx on Monday, no doubt order in item, if its not massively more than bay will get Vx.

Really cannot complain at 13 year life  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 August 2013, 21:41:18
Quote from: ex taxi al on 31 August 2013, 21:14:22
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 21:09:52
So do you leave everything as is? Cap on brake fluid tank?
Yup :y don't need to do anything until you've fixed the leak...

Clingfilm under the cap might help slow the leak, but it won't stop any moisture from entering the fluid, as the system is already open...
Clingfilm under the cap is a Haynes recommendation to minimise fluid loss while you have an open end. It probably doesn't do any harm. If you don't do it a lot of brake fluid will piss out over the ground, you, your tools and the neighbours cat (possibly).

Motorbike brake systems are sealed, car systems have a breather in the cap which means they aren't totally sealed against moisture.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 21:45:43
Stupid question, sorry. Cling film on, then cap screwed on? Or just cling film wrapped on?  :-\
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Post by: MaxV6 on 31 August 2013, 21:53:24
cling film then cap.

the point is to stop the breather allowing the pressure to equalise on top, thus helping slow the leak .

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Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 21:54:55
Ah ok. Cheers  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 August 2013, 22:05:34
I haven't actually tried it (the clingfilm)

I use a brake pipe fitting and a short length of brake pipe (sealed with solder) to plug any open end until I am ready to refit.

To be worth doing you need an airtight seal, I imagine you will need screw pressure to achieve that but screwing the cap on may tear the cling film :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2013, 22:11:17
Quote from: Andy H on 31 August 2013, 22:05:34
but screwing the cap on may tear the cling film :-\

That's what I thought  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 August 2013, 23:10:44
Better still a pipe clamp on the relevant flexihose :y
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Post by: dbug on 31 August 2013, 23:20:54
The clingfilm trick does work and slows down fluid leakage from an open joint - I use old brake fittings with other end sealed (as per Andy H) :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 September 2013, 04:23:23
252000 on the way home this morning 8)

Should probably wash it to celebrate ::) not been done for nearly a month :-[
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Post by: albitz on 01 September 2013, 16:31:55
Just waxed and polished it,for the first time in about a year.  :-[  Despite the fact that its unfortunately silver,it came up rather nicely. :)
Its amazing how many little stone chips its picked up since last time it had a polish. ::)
Better get the little touch up bottle out again. ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 September 2013, 19:09:35
Adjusted the handbrake ready for the Mot next week ::) and cleaned the inside while I was at it.

I can't get over just how dusty drunk people are ;D will probably seek out some Albanians to wash it tomorrow as no doubt the seagulls at work will crap all over it >:(
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Post by: aaronjb on 01 September 2013, 21:19:31
Swore at the rear shock when it wouldn't come free of the hub carrier..
Then swore even more at the other one when it came free of it's rubber bush and the bush stayed stuck in the carrier..
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 02 September 2013, 11:46:46
Offered my body to my MOT man in exchange for a new ticket  :-X

He declined my body BUT he did pass the MOT with only a couple of slightly dodgy tyres and a number plate needed  :y :y :y

Well happy bunny and I didn't have to drop my pants either which is a bonus  ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 18:44:25
Slapped a pair of tyres on the back of the bullet.  I think its fair to say that I had had my moneys worth from the old ones, but its still an expensive affair when they were only fitted on 2nd Feb 2013.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 September 2013, 18:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 18:44:25
Slapped a pair of tyres on the back of the bullet.  I think its fair to say that I had had my moneys worth from the old ones, but its still an expensive affair when they were only fitted on 2nd Feb 2013.

Jesus,6 months :o,how many miles ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 September 2013, 19:56:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 18:44:25
Slapped a pair of tyres on the back of the bullet.  I think its fair to say that I had had my moneys worth from the old ones, but its still an expensive affair when they were only fitted on 2nd Feb 2013.


Thank break for that..they were beyond low!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 20:01:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 September 2013, 19:56:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 18:44:25
Slapped a pair of tyres on the back of the bullet.  I think its fair to say that I had had my moneys worth from the old ones, but its still an expensive affair when they were only fitted on 2nd Feb 2013.


Thank break for that..they were beyond low!
One side was 1.7mm, other was 1.6mm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 September 2013, 20:50:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 20:01:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 September 2013, 19:56:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 18:44:25
Slapped a pair of tyres on the back of the bullet.  I think its fair to say that I had had my moneys worth from the old ones, but its still an expensive affair when they were only fitted on 2nd Feb 2013.


Thank break for that..they were beyond low!
One side was 1.7mm, other was 1.6mm

Legally bearable then ;D

Were they the Goodyears BTW :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 21:21:56
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 September 2013, 20:50:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 20:01:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 September 2013, 19:56:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 18:44:25
Slapped a pair of tyres on the back of the bullet.  I think its fair to say that I had had my moneys worth from the old ones, but its still an expensive affair when they were only fitted on 2nd Feb 2013.


Thank break for that..they were beyond low!
One side was 1.7mm, other was 1.6mm

Legally bearable then ;D

Were they the Goodyears BTW :-\
Like the earlier SP9000, they fall off a cliff, grip wise, once a certain point is reached. Noticed it on way to Wycombe a couple of weeks ago.  Dunlop Sport Maxx RT were what were on there.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 September 2013, 21:37:44
Ah ok :y mine's in for its MoT tomorrow and I noticed yesterday that the rears, about 15k old, are showing signs of being past their best at 3mm :-\ would still rate them above the Acceleras on the front though :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 September 2013, 23:26:35
Booked 2.2 LPG in for an MOT next Tuesday  :)
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Post by: albitz on 03 September 2013, 00:34:22
Finally got the Cavalier through the MOT. :)
Cleaned the steering wheel on the Omega as I forgot to do it yesterday when I cleaned everything else. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 10:52:12
Quote from: tunnie on 02 September 2013, 23:26:35
Booked 2.2 LPG in for an MOT next Tuesday  :)
Bet that confused the befuddle out of him, as I'm booked in for Friday, and he confuses the pair of us...  ...I got an invoice in your name yesterday ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 12:51:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 10:52:12
Quote from: tunnie on 02 September 2013, 23:26:35
Booked 2.2 LPG in for an MOT next Tuesday  :)
Bet that confused the befuddle out of him, as I'm booked in for Friday, and he confuses the pair of us...  ...I got an invoice in your name yesterday ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 12:53:42
Quote from: henryd on 02 September 2013, 18:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2013, 18:44:25
Slapped a pair of tyres on the back of the bullet.  I think its fair to say that I had had my moneys worth from the old ones, but its still an expensive affair when they were only fitted on 2nd Feb 2013.

Jesus,6 months :o,how many miles ???

That's going to be expensive, set of rears twice a year?

With the Kumo's + Goodyear 3D winters, both are still like new. I can't see me needing tyres for few years at least!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 12:57:51
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 12:51:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 10:52:12
Quote from: tunnie on 02 September 2013, 23:26:35
Booked 2.2 LPG in for an MOT next Tuesday  :)
Bet that confused the befuddle out of him, as I'm booked in for Friday, and he confuses the pair of us...  ...I got an invoice in your name yesterday ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hope he does not put new brake pipe on yours instead of mine  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 September 2013, 14:10:13
Got another years ticket on it 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 14:51:34
Put some more oil in it. Again. And then drove it to Kingston.

If the customer can give me a valid IP to slap on this server, I can drive it home again tonight, via Asda in Wycombe for 64.7p per litre fuel :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 14:53:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 14:51:34
Put some more oil in it. Again. And then drove it to Kingston.

If the customer can give me a valid IP to slap on this server, I can drive it home again tonight, via Asda in Wycombe for 64.7p per litre fuel :D

Such a good place to fill up  :)

Also Shell Ealing has been good recently too, matching Asda  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 15:09:46
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 14:53:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 14:51:34
Put some more oil in it. Again. And then drove it to Kingston.

If the customer can give me a valid IP to slap on this server, I can drive it home again tonight, via Asda in Wycombe for 64.7p per litre fuel :D

Such a good place to fill up  :)

Also Shell Ealing has been good recently too, matching Asda  :o
I'm in Ealing in a couple of weeks, so good to know :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:11:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 15:09:46
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 14:53:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 14:51:34
Put some more oil in it. Again. And then drove it to Kingston.

If the customer can give me a valid IP to slap on this server, I can drive it home again tonight, via Asda in Wycombe for 64.7p per litre fuel :D

Such a good place to fill up  :)

Also Shell Ealing has been good recently too, matching Asda  :o
I'm in Ealing in a couple of weeks, so good to know :y

Was surprised when I drove past, that said it was when both were 69p, been a few weeks since I went past it.

It does appear to have a very slow pump though, more so than usual.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:13:32
Just checked LPG map, back to 74 apparently  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 15:21:34
Whats Asda?  Brakkers is 71.9p, with 5p a litre off if you buy 2 small bottles of coke - ie 71.9p a litre with 2 free bottles of pop thrown in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:30:41
64.something when I filled up about a week and a bit ago.

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Post by: viper357 on 03 September 2013, 16:08:51
Gave mine a wash this morning

(http://www.reefclips.net/data/media/62/014_Medium.JPG)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 September 2013, 17:26:24
Looking good viper  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 19:03:22
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:30:41
64.something when I filled up about a week and a bit ago.
64.7p. Shame I couldn't get more than 13.15l in. Still, that was more than people after me. breakless 'tards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 20:06:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 19:03:22
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:30:41
64.something when I filled up about a week and a bit ago.
64.7p. Shame I couldn't get more than 13.15l in. Still, that was more than people after me. breakless 'tards.

I got about 68L in last time, while it was filling chap in an XK-R filled up, out of interest asked him what he got on gas. He said anything between 22 & 31  ???

Considering 20-25 at best on petrol, I did not really believe that. Plus he was only there couple of minutes, he could have barely put in 10L of gas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2013, 20:45:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 19:03:22
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:30:41
64.something when I filled up about a week and a bit ago.
64.7p. Shame I couldn't get more than 13.15l in. Still, that was more than people after me. breakless 'tards.
62.5 up the road from my parents  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 20:46:10
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2013, 20:45:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 19:03:22
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:30:41
64.something when I filled up about a week and a bit ago.
64.7p. Shame I couldn't get more than 13.15l in. Still, that was more than people after me. breakless 'tards.
62.5 up the road from my parents  :)

Where exactly is that? Bargain price!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2013, 21:27:09
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 20:46:10
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2013, 20:45:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2013, 19:03:22
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 15:30:41
64.something when I filled up about a week and a bit ago.
64.7p. Shame I couldn't get more than 13.15l in. Still, that was more than people after me. breakless 'tards.
62.5 up the road from my parents  :)

Where exactly is that? Bargain price!
Chadwick End
Price does vary quite considerably from one month to the next as it's just a farm that has a small tank setup and I guess his buy price can vary each time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 21:40:58
Cheers, not too far from M40 that so useful to know
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2013, 21:48:44
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 21:40:58
Cheers, not too far from M40 that so useful to know
I'm sure you know the route, but if not, Get off at the Warwick turn (J15) and take the A46, A4177, A4141 and drive a much nicer route than going to the M42  :y

I've got the number somewhere, i'll dig it out for you so you can ring them and check what their price is first.

Worth calling in at Hatton Locks with your camera if it's a nice day as well  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 21:50:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2013, 21:48:44
Quote from: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 21:40:58
Cheers, not too far from M40 that so useful to know
I'm sure you know the route, but if not, Get off at the Warwick turn (J15) and take the A46, A4177, A4141 and drive a much nicer route than going to the M42  :y

I've got the number somewhere, i'll dig it out for you so you can ring them and check what their price is first.

Worth calling in at Hatton Locks with your camera if it's a nice day as well  :)

Nice one. Thanks  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2013, 21:52:26
Log Farm?

http://maps.google.co.uk/local_url?dq=Chadwick+End+LPG&q=http://www.loghomefarm.co.uk/&ved=0CFMQ5AQ&sa=X&ei=2UsmUqWeEqPRiAaz0oHoCA&s=ANYYN7my_1NKJ44n_4aRqvsymdhhjx7T5Q (http://maps.google.co.uk/local_url?dq=Chadwick+End+LPG&q=http://www.loghomefarm.co.uk/&ved=0CFMQ5AQ&sa=X&ei=2UsmUqWeEqPRiAaz0oHoCA&s=ANYYN7my_1NKJ44n_4aRqvsymdhhjx7T5Q)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Murph on 04 September 2013, 12:46:59
Sold it!   :'(
It was sad to see it go but I just couldn't afford the fuel demands anymore.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2013, 13:52:01
Driven The Bullet to Sheffield.  Its definately gained a wander since having new boots on the back, but I know the rearward front wishbone bushes are "past their best"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 September 2013, 16:48:21
Pumped tyre up again  >:( Must get it checked  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2013, 17:15:42
Trying to find a noise, Well several  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2013, 21:14:15
Drove it back from Sheffield whilst on a 90 minute conf call listening to unexpected change in my career  :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 September 2013, 21:20:11
That sounds ominous :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 September 2013, 21:59:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 September 2013, 21:14:15
Drove it back from Sheffield whilst on a 90 minute conf call listening to unexpected change in my career  :-\

Career discussing on a conf call? All good i hope  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 September 2013, 22:01:57
Think fixed the droaning around town, couple of weeks ago when FatherT returned home, heard awful rattling from back. Sounded heat-shield, but upon further looking one of the centre exhaust pipes into the back box was loose  ???

Knew it was ok before as me and little fatty fitted it, not few months before. Tightened it up, all good now. Appears to have reduced the noise.

Today, took 3.2 down to the New Forrest with bikes on top, managed to average 28mpg  :o

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/RoofRack/2013-09-04%2018.42.26.jpg)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2013, 22:17:18
Looking good tunnie  8) . I do like those wheels  :-*

Chucked a bottle of CataClean in the 3.2 two weeks ago and have noticed better mpg. Reset computer and over just under 30 miles averaged around 31mpg mixed driving mainly cruising on A roads though. Not bad for the old dinosaur big VX  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2013, 22:22:17
That would be an interesting long term thread the way things are going..

"So how much MPG did you get out your car today?"

or something like that. ?
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Post by: Andy H on 04 September 2013, 22:28:08
Got a pair of Potenza 235/45R17 tyres fitted on the front to match the pair on the rear. :y

While I was waiting I discovered why the intermittent brake light warning hadn't gone away after changing the nearside bulb - the offside bulb had finally failed  ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 05 September 2013, 14:55:29
Went for a 30 mile drive to pick up another bargain off gumflee . Bread maker that was £70 a few weeks ago , got it for £5 ..mint  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 September 2013, 14:19:06
Dropped TBE off for an MOT.

New fingernails needed
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 September 2013, 19:41:02
D'ya feel lucky punk? Well... do ya? ;D

Stopped worrying about MoTs a looong time ago ::)

How did it get on?
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Post by: Entwood on 06 September 2013, 22:08:59
Not the Omega but Mrs E's clit ....  got it through the MOT with no advisories at all .. :), nowt to do until its next MOT in 1200 miles I expect ...  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2013, 10:11:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 06 September 2013, 19:41:02
D'ya feel lucky punk? Well... do ya? ;D
Errr, no
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 September 2013, 11:01:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 September 2013, 10:11:48
Quote from: ex taxi al on 06 September 2013, 19:41:02
D'ya feel lucky punk? Well... do ya? ;D
Errr, no
So it failed?
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Post by: aaronjb on 07 September 2013, 12:13:19
MOT'd the Omega - clearly the season for MOTs..

Passed with flying colours although the lambda reading was a tad close to the maximum allowable (1.030 IIRC and it read out at 1.025)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 07 September 2013, 12:16:11
Well done.

Better check when mine is due :-\
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Post by: omega3000 on 07 September 2013, 19:22:12
Lowered the seat height by quite a bit  ::)
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Post by: markomega25 on 07 September 2013, 22:27:17
Finally got my Omega 2.5 going again this week. It had been misfiring on two cylinders for a while and then completely refused to start so has been sitting idle since May :-[. So this week I:-

Replaced the DIS Pack (pictures of the old one below);
Cleaned the Breathers, Plenum and Throttle body whilst they were off to do the DIS pack;
Finally fitted the new HBV I bought ages ago;
Fitted a new Crankshaft Sensor; and,
today put some Wynn's Valve lifter cleaner in as it was sounding a bit tappety on start up.

All running nice and smooth now. Paperclip test shows up 3 codes: 13, 73 & 94 but the last one was my fault as I had not replaced the Cam Sensor plug properly so hoping that will dissappear after 20 or so good starts.

Pictures of old DIS pack - no wonder it failed!

(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/Markomega25/Omega/RIMG0132.jpg) (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/Markomega25/media/Omega/RIMG0132.jpg.html)

(http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/Markomega25/Omega/RIMG0134.jpg) (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/Markomega25/media/Omega/RIMG0134.jpg.html)
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Post by: mmcg on 09 September 2013, 23:38:05
Got the vivaro tested today , it passed. on the way home a red stop sign and red management light came on.   >:(  >:( ... hate that van.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 September 2013, 11:22:56
Moved the Insignia washer jets (well the whole scuttle panel) from my DTi to the 2.6.
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Post by: Dan282 on 10 September 2013, 20:31:20
Changes door hinge bushes, replaced grill with de badge irmscher style one.
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 September 2013, 20:38:27
Changed the Expansion tank and the Antifreeze on the 3.2 pictures below

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=117854.msg1492629#msg1492629

Was a little worried after i had finished as heaters where cold even though engine was around 80c, After a few light revs heater was hot and toasty and has been fine since  :y

 :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 10 September 2013, 21:32:17
Went for a test ride in an Omega 2.5 GLS  :)
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Post by: Shallow Al on 10 September 2013, 23:04:13
Fitted new exhaust, from cat back, with a £50 ebay item.
Now it sounds worse than the old one.  :'( ;D
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Post by: Johnny English on 10 September 2013, 23:32:49
Took the heater fan out as sometimes it'd been creaking. Fed up with it. As I have enough time I'll try to sort it out.
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Post by: andyc on 10 September 2013, 23:45:34
More or less finished blasting the engine bay on the Senator ready for a couple of coats of etch primer

Andy
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 September 2013, 08:49:12
Etch primer Andy?, are you mixing your own or is it galvanised?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 11 September 2013, 13:55:38
  Yesterday and today, gave motor a full service, breathers included, everything OK, apart from the off side wishbone, rear bush rubber has parted company for the centre metal core. Looks as if hole is being gouged out bigger as the wishbone moves.  :'( :'(  Ordered a pair of replacements from AllGermanParts, great service, arrive tomorrow, my job for Friday (with luck). Have read the "How Too" twice already  :y   
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 September 2013, 14:19:22
Fitted Aluminium adjuster to one headlight on the 2.6, now just need it to go a bit darker in order to align it.
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Post by: omega3000 on 11 September 2013, 14:47:22
Exhaust fell in half at the roundabout  ;D Temporary clamp removed and proper clamp put on . Now it dont sound like a V8  :(
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Post by: henryd on 11 September 2013, 16:22:58
Quote from: Emd on 11 September 2013, 14:47:22
Exhaust fell in half at the roundabout  ;D Temporary clamp removed and proper clamp put on . Now it dont sound like a V8  :(

No chance of that mate unless its grown some cylinders  :D :D ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 September 2013, 22:29:06
Quote from: henryd on 11 September 2013, 16:22:58
Quote from: Emd on 11 September 2013, 14:47:22
Exhaust fell in half at the roundabout  ;D Temporary clamp removed and proper clamp put on . Now it dont sound like a V8  :(

No chance of that mate unless its grown some cylinders  :D :D ;) ;D ;D

The boyz in blue could here me coming 10 mile away  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 17:54:02
New wishbones & track-rods end fitted, on 2.2 LPG, followed by geometry session at Wheels in Motion. Old wishbone bushes clearly past their best  ::)

Feels much better, actually handles now  :D

Local bike garage managed to pish me off, never rang to say if it passed MoT or not. Just rang 15 mins before they close asking when I was collecting it? Also told me off for arriving 10 mins late too, when dropping it off. Never wanted to use him, but had to, this will make me never want to use them again, bloody morons.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:10:23
What you done with the old wishbones, Mr Tunnicliffe? ::)

And is your jack accessible at some point ::)


Which bike garage, one here in Brakkers?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:13:46
Err left wishbones at WIM, quite badly rusted tbh.

When do you need jack? I'm here tonight(Brackley), off tomorrow. 2.2 getting re-MOTd at 7am :o

Garage in Brackley, dropped off. Never had a call to say it was ready or needed work for MOT or anything, until just before they shut. So got to go collect that in the morning, I'm assuming it passed  :-\
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Post by: chrisgixer on 12 September 2013, 18:18:49
TB I have your old bolted ball joint ones in my garage. In fact i think I have some pre pressed awaiting poly.

Fitted new rear tyres and set up. Balanced properly, no more vibration or pulling.
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:19:34
Leave a car at a MOT station unsupervised  :o, Never done that, God knows what they do with them. Only takes 30 minuets usually.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:24:57
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:19:34
Leave a car at a MOT station unsupervised  :o, Never done that, God knows what they do with them. Only takes 30 minuets usually.

It's the bike and we are in the country, they often want it all day.(it's full garage not just MOT) Always done same with car too, just leave it with him. He fits it in when ever, never had a problem with car. Never liked my local bike garage!
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:32:49
Keep Biking?

Never had an issue with them, apart from disagreeing on the head bearing failure, although on stripdown, they were right.  Always found them to be helpful and honest.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:34:14
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:13:46
When do you need jack? I'm here tonight(Brackley), off tomorrow. 2.2 getting re-MOTd at 7am :o
Ah 'dangle berries'
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Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:35:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:32:49
Keep Biking?

Never had an issue with them, apart from disagreeing on the head bearing failure, although on stripdown, they were right.  Always found them to be helpful and honest.

Got complete opposite from them really, considering what I've spent with them in the past. They don't appear keen on my regular custom.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:34:14
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:13:46
When do you need jack? I'm here tonight(Brackley), off tomorrow. 2.2 getting re-MOTd at 7am :o
Ah 'dangle berries'

Can't get back until 23rd at earliest. What needs doing?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:37:18
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:35:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:32:49
Keep Biking?

Never had an issue with them, apart from disagreeing on the head bearing failure, although on stripdown, they were right.  Always found them to be helpful and honest.

Got complete opposite from them really, considering what I've spent with them in the past. They don't appear keen on my regular custom.
Can't answer on the ringing back thing. My fingernails mean I have to ring up to check ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:37:56
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:34:14
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:13:46
When do you need jack? I'm here tonight(Brackley), off tomorrow. 2.2 getting re-MOTd at 7am :o
Ah 'dangle berries'

Can't get back until 23rd at earliest. What needs doing?
TBE jacking up to see if the steering idler is fubar, the mount, or if the MOTer had been drinking....
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Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:39:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:37:56
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:34:14
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:13:46
When do you need jack? I'm here tonight(Brackley), off tomorrow. 2.2 getting re-MOTd at 7am :o
Ah 'dangle berries'

Can't get back until 23rd at earliest. What needs doing?
TBE jacking up to see if the steering idler is fubar, the mount, or if the MOTer had been drinking....

I can pop around now, I've got an hour or so spare?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:40:09
Or do you want to bring it here? Always welcome
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 September 2013, 18:40:52
Programmed spare key fob for 2.6.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:42:00
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:24:57
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:19:34
Leave a car at a MOT station unsupervised  :o, Never done that, God knows what they do with them. Only takes 30 minuets usually.

It's the bike and we are in the country, they often want it all day.(it's full garage not just MOT) Always done same with car too, just leave it with him. He fits it in when ever, never had a problem with car. Never liked my local bike garage!

Ah  :-[ :y, Never had a bike, I presume MOT on them are more thorough and takes longer  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 12 September 2013, 18:43:47
Not in my experience.Usually takes around 20 minutes. Theres a few less things to test than on a car though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:44:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:42:00
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:24:57
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:19:34
Leave a car at a MOT station unsupervised  :o, Never done that, God knows what they do with them. Only takes 30 minuets usually.

It's the bike and we are in the country, they often want it all day.(it's full garage not just MOT) Always done same with car too, just leave it with him. He fits it in when ever, never had a problem with car. Never liked my local bike garage!

Ah  :-[ :y, Never had a bike, I presume MOT on them are more thorough and takes longer  :-\

Before I'd leave it at BMW dealer, for £10 they would loan you latest bike. Last year took new 1.6l GTL bike for 4 hour blast while mine was done :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:45:49
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:44:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:42:00
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:24:57
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2013, 18:19:34
Leave a car at a MOT station unsupervised  :o, Never done that, God knows what they do with them. Only takes 30 minuets usually.

It's the bike and we are in the country, they often want it all day.(it's full garage not just MOT) Always done same with car too, just leave it with him. He fits it in when ever, never had a problem with car. Never liked my local bike garage!

Ah  :-[ :y, Never had a bike, I presume MOT on them are more thorough and takes longer  :-\

Before I'd leave it at BMW dealer, for £10 they would loan you latest bike. Last year took new 1.6l GTL bike for 4 hour blast while mine was done :)

Nice  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:46:37
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:39:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:37:56
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 18:34:14
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:13:46
When do you need jack? I'm here tonight(Brackley), off tomorrow. 2.2 getting re-MOTd at 7am :o
Ah 'dangle berries'

Can't get back until 23rd at earliest. What needs doing?
TBE jacking up to see if the steering idler is fubar, the mount, or if the MOTer had been drinking....

I can pop around now, I've got an hour or so spare?
Ideal :y

Give me 15mins to wedge arse from bath. Bring torque wrench and a stand as well.
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Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2013, 18:56:38
See ya at 19:00  :y
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Post by: albitz on 12 September 2013, 19:03:47
You will miss Emmerdale.  ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 September 2013, 19:25:13
He can watch it on +1  :y
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Post by: albitz on 12 September 2013, 19:32:13
True. :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 20:32:57
TBE's idler is fubar. Lemforder part fitted late last year when I couldn't get the car to go in a straight line (which was due to those SC5 tyres in the end).

The Silver Bullet needs new wishbones (known about), ABS ECU (last couple of weeks have given the usual telltale signs) and A/C compressor (now its dark, under LED torchlight, the engine compartment is covered in dye, looks like its come out of the front of the compressor  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 September 2013, 21:38:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 20:32:57
TBE's idler is fubar. Lemforder part fitted late last year when I couldn't get the car to go in a straight line (which was due to those SC5 tyres in the end).

The Silver Bullet needs new wishbones (known about), ABS ECU (last couple of weeks have given the usual telltale signs) and A/C compressor (now its dark, under LED torchlight, the engine compartment is covered in dye, looks like its come out of the front of the compressor  ???
As said, I have refurbed bones in the garage. If needed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 21:45:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 September 2013, 21:38:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 20:32:57
TBE's idler is fubar. Lemforder part fitted late last year when I couldn't get the car to go in a straight line (which was due to those SC5 tyres in the end).

The Silver Bullet needs new wishbones (known about), ABS ECU (last couple of weeks have given the usual telltale signs) and A/C compressor (now its dark, under LED torchlight, the engine compartment is covered in dye, looks like its come out of the front of the compressor  ???
As said, I have refurbed bones in the garage. If needed.
Noted. Thanks :y. With everything else going on, trying to deal with just one thing at a time. So can I get back to you? :)

Bullet off the road until I can remove aux belt at weekend, and see how loose the compressor is.  I'm concerned the clutch may have disintegrated, thus the pulley could become mobile.
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Post by: ted_one on 12 September 2013, 21:53:15
Prepping the blue 3.2 for a respray...rubbing down the high build primer in the pi**ing rain,mind you it helped to make the job a bit easier ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 September 2013, 22:29:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 21:45:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 September 2013, 21:38:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2013, 20:32:57
TBE's idler is fubar. Lemforder part fitted late last year when I couldn't get the car to go in a straight line (which was due to those SC5 tyres in the end).

The Silver Bullet needs new wishbones (known about), ABS ECU (last couple of weeks have given the usual telltale signs) and A/C compressor (now its dark, under LED torchlight, the engine compartment is covered in dye, looks like its come out of the front of the compressor  ???
As said, I have refurbed bones in the garage. If needed.
Noted. Thanks :y. With everything else going on, trying to deal with just one thing at a time. So can I get back to you? :)

Bullet off the road until I can remove aux belt at weekend, and see how loose the compressor is.  I'm concerned the clutch may have disintegrated, thus the pulley could become mobile.
Of course. I'll stick them in the boot for the 22nd. If not needed I'll just bring them home again. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: P6UL K on 12 September 2013, 22:30:25
Trying to get to the bottom of the 2.2DTi hearse non-boosting issue, only one thing left now.... The vacuum pump.  I hope to god its that otherwise i shall  :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 13 September 2013, 14:44:16
Collected it from Body shop .. all the tin worm around the wheel arches is gone, and the supermarket dinks as well .. very pleased  :y :y :y

Some would say I've probably spent what the car is worth .. but it is worth a lot more to me than some arbitrary price stuck on a web site by anyone .. be they a well meaning amateur or a so-called professional.

:)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 13 September 2013, 14:48:31
Quote from: Entwood on 13 September 2013, 14:44:16
....

 ..... I've probably spent what the car is worth ..  ....

I did that with mine a few years ago ...... but as you say, it's what it's worth to you. Trouble is, I could do with a bit more done now  ??? :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 September 2013, 15:02:09
I've just done similar, new wishbones, track-rod ends, rear brake shoes & WIM Geo session. Total is far more than its worth on paper, but I love the car, it's been very good to me.

Plus these were items any car needs at some point
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 September 2013, 15:57:31
As you say gents, I don't subscribe to the "don't spend more than the car is worth" philosophy either. Some cars being "worth" less than a set of tyres in some cases.

The value to me is WAY more than the financial value.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 September 2013, 22:11:31
Put a 3 seater leather sofa in the back an took to the tip  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:15:00
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:11:31
Put a 3 seater leather sofa in the back an took to the tip  :)
in your vecky ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 September 2013, 22:19:02
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:15:00
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:11:31
Put a 3 seater leather sofa in the back an took to the tip  :)
in your vecky ???

Yes , its amazing how much space there is .. mind you the arms unbolted so made it easier  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:22:07
you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 September 2013, 22:24:52
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:22:07
you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in ;)

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:30:32
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:24:52
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:22:07
you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in ;)

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate  :(
get vxr lump in it and thrash 3,2's  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 September 2013, 22:34:01
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:30:32
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:24:52
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:22:07
you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in ;)

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate  :(
get vxr lump in it and thrash 3,2's  ;D ;D

Serek says he can wedge a 3.2 2.6 in vectra b  :P :o


Edit  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:38:27
yep-i put 2.5 in a corsa-but you want a car that handles--2,2 vxr-its a turbo 4 pot--lighter than v6 by a mile and more power too---
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 September 2013, 22:40:55
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:38:27
yep-i put 2.5 in a corsa-but you want a car that handles--2,2 vxr-its a turbo 4 pot--lighter than v6 by a mile and more power too---


(http://yoursmiles.org/msmile/think/m1703.gif)
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Post by: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:43:53
astra vxr :y :y loony lump--was one in gallery somewhere ages ago ;) new vxr=289bhp :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 September 2013, 22:45:23
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:43:53
astra vxr :y :y loony lump--was one in gallery somewhere ages ago ;) new vxr=289bhp :o :o

Have you got one in the garage knocking around  ???
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Post by: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:48:16
no mate but they are out there  ;)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 13 September 2013, 22:50:00
Wonder if the Veccy would like this  :o ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Monaro-5-7-VXR-LS1-Chevrolet-V8-ENGINE-PACKAGE-/151106520222?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item232ea6849e
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Post by: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:54:28
my heads and pistons /rods cost that
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 September 2013, 22:58:20
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:40:55
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:38:27
yep-i put 2.5 in a corsa-but you want a car that handles--2,2 vxr-its a turbo 4 pot--lighter than v6 by a mile and more power too---


(http://yoursmiles.org/msmile/think/m1703.gif)
Or fit one of Courtney Motorsports superduperchgarger kits ::) bolts straight onto the desmond :y
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Post by: Dan282 on 14 September 2013, 17:10:35
Grinded the rust off the underside of the rear wheel arches, krusted, primered painted and waxed ready for the winter
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Post by: symes on 14 September 2013, 20:59:15
Quote from: Dan282 on 14 September 2013, 17:10:35
Grinded the rust off the underside of the rear wheel arches, krusted, primered painted and waxed ready for the winter
depending on type-most primers not water proof
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2013, 08:57:08
Put a shorter aux belt on the Bullet. So that should be driveable again :)
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Post by: biggriffin on 15 September 2013, 09:55:21
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:34:01
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:30:32
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:24:52
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:22:07
you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in ;)

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate  :(
get vxr lump in it and thrash 3,2's  ;D ;D

Serek says he can wedge a 3.2 2.6 in vectra b  :P :o


Edit  ;D ;D ;D

its acutally got a 3.2 in, you will be able to see it next sunday :y
 i wont be there as am working, might make the curry.
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Post by: DaveA on 15 September 2013, 14:50:52
  Replaced both wish bones, bit of a struggle with the ball joint, and getting that final 15 deg, laying on my back, (is that really needed)   still getting old not as strong as I used to be  :'(   Going for a ride now, see if there's any difference. 
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Post by: omega3000 on 15 September 2013, 15:00:38
Quote from: biggriffin on 15 September 2013, 09:55:21
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:34:01
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:30:32
Quote from: Emd on 13 September 2013, 22:24:52
Quote from: symes on 13 September 2013, 22:22:07
you need a mig estate mate-would have gone straight in ;)

Too many 2.2 estates around , pick of the bunch but 2.2 too small'a engine for mig estate  :(
get vxr lump in it and thrash 3,2's  ;D ;D

Serek says he can wedge a 3.2 2.6 in vectra b  :P :o


Edit  ;D ;D ;D

its acutally got a 3.2 in, you will be able to see it next sunday :y
 i wont be there as am working, might make the curry.

 :o :o :o :o :o Cant wait to see that  :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 September 2013, 22:02:39
Finally adjusted the head light aim up a bit. One of those jobs I've bean meaning to do... Every bloody time I got in it at night. "I must remember..." For almost two years ;D

Adjusters all responded as they should. Am I lucky? Never had a problem with them tbh. :-\
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Post by: andyc on 17 September 2013, 23:19:44
Got Baz to finish of the blasting on the Senator Engine Bay, he loves doing these jobs
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/Senator/004_zps01acfad8.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/andyc2411/media/Senator/004_zps01acfad8.jpg.html)

While i spent time sorting the heater hoses on the 2.4 engine which ill be trial fitting and firing in the next few weeks
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/Manta%20B%2024/008_zpscccf8b95.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/andyc2411/media/Manta%20B%2024/008_zpscccf8b95.jpg.html)

Took a while to find the correct U shaped hose in the spares box, never bin hoses, got a feeling this may have been an Omega Heater Hose

Andy
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 September 2013, 23:33:09
Maybe make a new thread with your restoration project  :y

Looking good by the way, Keep it up Andy :y
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Post by: andyc on 19 September 2013, 07:01:34
If any is interested i can, just have the Senator & Manta on the go at the moment

Andy
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Post by: henryd on 19 September 2013, 09:17:15
Yeah,go for it Andy,always nice to see a Senny reborn :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2013, 17:35:21
Quote from: andyc on 19 September 2013, 07:01:34
If any is interested i can, just have the Senator & Manta on the go at the moment

Andy
Yeah, I'd be happy to see a seperate thread, as it makes it easier to follow the trials and tribulations of the project :y
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Post by: amba on 20 September 2013, 19:48:50
Replaced both rear donut bushes ..as original were split to peices >:(
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Post by: omega3000 on 20 September 2013, 23:42:02
Went to look at a SKODA  :-X :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2013, 23:59:43
Quote from: Emd on 20 September 2013, 23:42:02
Went to look at a SKODA  :-X :(
Go and wash your mouth out...stupid boy ::)
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Post by: MR MISTER on 21 September 2013, 20:25:30
Quote from: Emd on 20 September 2013, 23:42:02
Went to look at a SKODA  :-X :(
Octavia or superb?
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Post by: omega3000 on 21 September 2013, 21:44:50
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 September 2013, 23:59:43
Quote from: Emd on 20 September 2013, 23:42:02
Went to look at a SKODA  :-X :(
Go and wash your mouth out...stupid boy ::)

Luckily someone made me see sense  ::) ;D  Cheers Martin  :-[ :-[ :-[
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Post by: kevinp58 on 21 September 2013, 21:57:52
On the 3.2 Changed the coolant and oil, and changed the filter to the correct type  ;) as some heavy handed previous owner had over tightened the original type.  >:( and damaged it. Also cleaned out breathers.  :y
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 September 2013, 22:01:07
serviced and cleaned the air compressor.. both inside( with cleaning thinner :o )  and outside..  no it didnt go bang ;D

because it started to throw random oil spills on the paint that I prepare (color choices  for omega)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 21 September 2013, 22:23:01
Watched it tick over the 100,000 mile mark :y
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Post by: albitz on 21 September 2013, 23:28:13
Not a single thing.Ive got man flu. :'( :D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 September 2013, 23:37:54
Quote from: Albitz on 21 September 2013, 23:28:13
Not a single thing.Ive got gta flu. :'( :D

same here  :-\ ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 September 2013, 23:52:11
Quote from: Emd on 21 September 2013, 21:44:50
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 September 2013, 23:59:43
Quote from: Emd on 20 September 2013, 23:42:02
Went to look at a SKODA  :-X :(
Go and wash your mouth out...stupid boy ::)

Luckily someone made me see sense  ::) ;D  Cheers Martin  :-[ :-[ :-[
You're welcome :y
Quote from: Lazydocker on 21 September 2013, 22:23:01
Watched it tick over the 100,000 mile mark :
8)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 September 2013, 23:58:50
Rotated the tyres front to back. Thought I'd check the brake pads given I'm likely towing a glider to jock land in a couple of weeks. Waffer thin, front and rear. Oops. :-[
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Post by: amba on 22 September 2013, 10:06:41
Removed the original rear discs and pads ready for replacing with new later next week when get time from work :( .

Found hand brake shoes had all but fallen apart so as had bought them along with new springs and fittings did a full hand brake service.

Getting there slowly  ;D
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Post by: Elite Pete on 22 September 2013, 21:32:43
Fitted a shin breaker to the DTi ready for collecting the pikey palace next weekend and i've dropped the Rover Coupe Turbo off for an MOT so hopefully i'll be able to put the pushbike back in the shed because my arse is in tatters from the stupid seats they put on them these days :'( ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 09:44:57
Drove it to work safe in the knowledge that at least that sodding orange light is a thing of the past.

1/3rd of the way there.. Orange light comes on. Pedal trick shows P0420 and P0150. <scratches head>
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 September 2013, 10:28:44
That will be the Lidl petrol ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 10:34:33
Quote from: ex taxi al on 23 September 2013, 10:28:44
That will be the Lidl petrol ::)

Petrol? Bah!
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 September 2013, 10:35:26
Doh ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 10:40:43
Of course, being that the orange light has been on for the last 100K miles, it may have masked a "pre-existing condition" and it's probably a few months since I last took a look with the Tech 2. Maybe one of the pre-cat sensors has died and the 0420 is historical, from before the sensor move.

Should have taken a look with a Tech 2 before changing anything, I suppose.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 September 2013, 11:12:09
P0150 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

Which was one we didn't touch or go near!  ;D

Is the LPG setup ok?
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 12:11:21
Quote from: Fuse18 on 23 September 2013, 11:12:09
P0150 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

Which was one we didn't touch or go near!  ;D

Is the LPG setup ok?

As said, could easily have been a pre-existing condition, as we didn't touch that sensor.

LPG has been tweaked reasonably recently and is working as well as they ever are! Could well be rich/lean on that bank, though, resulting in no sensor activity detected.

Will be trying it on petrol as well, though.
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Post by: DaveA on 23 September 2013, 16:48:57
    After replacing wish bones last week took motor in today, to have tracking checked, local garage  L&H Service Center. Motor running fine at the moment, (touches wood) :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2013, 16:56:58
The 0420 code is probably just an old one that needs clearing.

IIRC, you have earlier LPG setup that seems to adjust easier and not send the trims off much, but suffers lag?
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 17:22:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 September 2013, 16:56:58
The 0420 code is probably just an old one that needs clearing.

IIRC, you have earlier LPG setup that seems to adjust easier and not send the trims off much, but suffers lag?

Yep, that's the one.

Light came on at the same place in my commute that the cat efficiency codes always did, but guessing there's a timeout or temperature threshold on a cold start after which it starts monitoring these things so maybe not such a surprise.

I will have a dig later and see what's what.  Will be easy enough to see if it's got a lazy pre-cat lambda. I suppose I ought to administer an italian tune-up on petrol on the way home.
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2013, 17:24:36
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 17:22:53
I suppose I ought to administer an italian tune-up on petrol on the way home.
Like a cup of tea for an ill man, it cures everything :)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 20:58:39
Well, it had a stored P0420 and two variants of P0150. Slow response (present) and sensor circuit malfunction (not present).

Fuel trims were minimal, but it had been driven 20 miles on petrol by then.

Sensor response in the live data was perfectly OK. Both pre-cat sensors cycling fine, and the post cats going lean after a little while at a fast idle.

On LPG, the trims were a bit more wayward, up to 12-15% at times. Might benefit from a bit of a tweak of the LPG system. It also idles a bit lumpy on LPG, and has for a while. I do wonder if it's got an iffy injector, but no attempt to isolate it to a single cylinder ever sheds any light. :-\
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:09:35
Bought another Omega blind :-X :-X ::) ::)
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Post by: MR MISTER on 23 September 2013, 21:11:34
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:09:35
Bought another Omega blind :-X :-X ::) ::)
You'd have to be blind.  ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:13:48
Quote from: STEMO on 23 September 2013, 21:11:34
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:09:35
Bought another Omega blind :-X :-X ::) ::)
You'd have to be blind to buy a Chevrolet Orlando.  ;D

At least you've finally admitted it ::) ::) :P :P
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Post by: MR MISTER on 23 September 2013, 21:15:39
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:13:48
Quote from: STEMO on 23 September 2013, 21:11:34
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:09:35
Bought another Omega blind :-X :-X ::) ::)
You'd have to be blind to buy a Chevrolet Orlando.  ;D

At least you've finally admitted it ::) ::) :P :P
Haven't you got physiotherapy, or something? ;D
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Post by: albitz on 23 September 2013, 21:24:05
An Omega Blind or an Omega, blind ?  ::) ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2013, 21:28:26
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:09:35
Bought another Omega blind :-X :-X ::) ::)

What? For the rear screen?  ;)

Oh, you mean... :o

So, crank sensor, steering idler, cam covers, oil cooler, HBV and coil packs. Apart from that, what could possibly go wrong? ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 September 2013, 21:41:56
Wishbone bushes ::)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 September 2013, 21:45:28
Most of the usual stuff has been done... Anyway, I only bought it for a few items :-X ::)
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Post by: amba on 24 September 2013, 12:54:45
Stripped down both headlights..replaced (intact plastic adjuster on 1 side only  ???) with the metal type which have been in shed for nearly a year.

Cleaned lenses both inside and out so now have headlights that look like new  :) :y..just need to put them along with foglights all back into bumper  :y
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Post by: Dan282 on 24 September 2013, 18:50:45
Changed the pollen filter and air filter. Couple of new wiper blades and a fresh oil and filter change. Oil filter housing was a bit problematic but all sorted.
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Post by: albitz on 24 September 2013, 18:57:07
Nothing again.Still got manflu. Its so bad Im in two minds whether to bother going to the pub tonight. I should imagine I will be in an isolation ward with wires & tubes from every orifice by the end of the week. :(
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Post by: MR MISTER on 24 September 2013, 19:02:52
Quote from: Albitz on 24 September 2013, 18:57:07
Nothing again.Still got manflu. Its so bad Im in two minds whether to bother going to the pub tonight. I should imagine I will be in an isolation ward with wires & tubes from every orifice by the end of the week. :(
I wouldn't want to be the nurse that inserts them into your bum orifice. ;D
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Post by: albitz on 24 September 2013, 19:15:16
I don't believe you. :P
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2013, 19:28:02
Don't forget to post whilst you're waiting for the ambulance...
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Post by: albitz on 24 September 2013, 19:32:08
Will do.Wouldnt want to disappoint you. :-* ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2013, 19:54:42
Nurse Stemo needs as much notice as possible to give you his full and complete attention  :-*

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 24 September 2013, 20:01:52
Ordered some wishbones , last piece of the puzzle  ::)
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Post by: chappa on 24 September 2013, 20:25:53
fitted clear side indicators new windsreen then gave it a wash  :)
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Post by: Elite Pete on 24 September 2013, 21:15:31
Had to fit a new crank sensor to the DTi after it started playing up while her indoors was driving to work. Good thing is,it was half the price of a V6 one and really easy to do :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 25 September 2013, 19:22:57
Got some Projector headlights for it i found in a scrapper under a load of rubble  :P And some other bits and bobs  :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2013, 20:01:32
Washed it.

Well, I didn't.
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2013, 17:45:41
Washed TBE. Or more accurately, watched the Kosovans wash it.  First time its been washed since the garage incident, so there was always that doubt if the replacement panels would match. Not too bad IMHO...

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/The_Grey_Dart/TBE.JPG)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 September 2013, 18:24:07
Scrubs up nice that does 8)
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Post by: henryd on 26 September 2013, 18:27:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2013, 17:45:41
Washed TBE. Or more accurately, watched the Kosovans wash it.  First time its been washed since the garage incident, so there was always that doubt if the replacement panels would match. Not too bad IMHO...

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/The_Grey_Dart/TBE.JPG)

Looks none the worse considering it was almost toast :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 September 2013, 18:30:31
New number plates are worth every penny for taking years off a car :y of course washing it helps ::)
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Post by: Dan282 on 26 September 2013, 18:39:54
Looks the nuts! Replaced other door bush today.
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 September 2013, 20:14:37
Looking good  TB :y ... Very nice transformation from the damaged picture. Good to see another Omega saved  :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 26 September 2013, 20:55:05
Now that's a proper car Mr TB.

I would lIke to request a proper post in the Gallery. Top to bottom inside and out.

Yes I know I've seen it and your busy, but none the less, fruits of ones labour need to be shared. Good job :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 26 September 2013, 21:03:00
Standard bumper back on with standard air pipe work back on .. only took me 5 hrs  :'( Least i got some fog lamps for winter now  :)
After a rest day wishbones/drop links and anti roll bar bushes , then mot time  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2013, 08:25:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 September 2013, 20:55:05
Now that's a proper car Mr TB.

I would lIke to request a proper post in the Gallery. Top to bottom inside and out.

Yes I know I've seen it and your busy, but none the less, fruits of ones labour need to be shared. Good job :y
That means I'd have to remove all the shite that she accumulates in "her" car (her car, as her preferred one is broken-ish) ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2013, 08:25:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2013, 17:45:41
Washed TBE. Or more accurately, watched the Kosovans wash it.  First time its been washed since the garage incident, so there was always that doubt if the replacement panels would match. Not too bad IMHO...

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/The_Grey_Dart/TBE.JPG)
Ah, just noticed. Look carefully, and you can see an MOT failure waiting to happen...

...bloody Kosovans....
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 September 2013, 09:18:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2013, 08:25:46
Ah, just noticed. Look carefully, and you can see an MOT failure waiting to happen...

...bloody Kosovans....

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/rofl.gif)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 27 September 2013, 09:25:36
;D its ok, he's over all that ;D
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Post by: henryd on 27 September 2013, 09:50:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 September 2013, 09:25:36
;D its ok, he's over all that ;D

you think ??? ::) ::) :D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2013, 11:02:28
HWGA ::)

Mrs TB obviously took it to be cleaned ;D You'd like to think that TB would have noticed it :-\, but then if he's all over it, then he wouldn't care...
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2013, 14:34:12
Just ordered four new tyres... fitting on Tuesday :y
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Post by: henryd on 27 September 2013, 14:37:47
Quote from: ex taxi al on 27 September 2013, 14:34:12
Just ordered four new tyres... fitting on Tuesday :y

What you having this time ???
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2013, 14:40:17
My preferred choice thankfully :y

There is renewed UK stock, so I considered it rude not to ::)
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Post by: henryd on 27 September 2013, 14:46:58
Quote from: ex taxi al on 27 September 2013, 14:40:17
My preferred choice thankfully :y

There is renewed UK stock, so I considered it rude not to ::)

Yes indeedy ;) ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2013, 15:36:20
Quote from: henryd on 27 September 2013, 14:46:58
Quote from: ex taxi al on 27 September 2013, 14:40:17
My preferred choice thankfully :y

There is renewed UK stock, so I considered it rude not to ::)

Yes indeedy ;) ;D
Spoke a bit too soon :'( Just had a call from Blackcircles to say that there is currently no stock >:(

Had to go with theses instead...

 http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/runway/performance-926/245/40/R18/W/97/f?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f%26width%3d245%26profile%3d40%26rim%3d18%26speed%3dAny%26minpricerange%3d0%26maxpricerange%3d0%26displayall%3d999&tyre=32326305  (http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/runway/performance-926/245/40/R18/W/97/f?returnurl=%2forder%2ftyres%3f%26width%3d245%26profile%3d40%26rim%3d18%26speed%3dAny%26minpricerange%3d0%26maxpricerange%3d0%26displayall%3d999&tyre=32326305)

Fortunately they no longer do the Accelera Alphas in this size ::)
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Post by: henryd on 27 September 2013, 16:22:56
I've got Maxxis on the Signum and so far (9k) very pleased with them :y
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Post by: dbug on 27 September 2013, 16:52:36
13 months MOT ticket on the Jag today - Estate due next month :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 September 2013, 17:52:07
Looks like i've been slowly dispatching the sound deadening material out of the Powerflow backbox on my 2.6 after a run to Portsmouth and back this morning  ;D

Good job I have a complete ETS system en-route to me already!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: worzelof10acrefield on 27 September 2013, 20:30:19
Just bought a GPX750R for the daily commute. should save app £50 a week.. not a bad purchase for £400
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 September 2013, 21:58:50
Picked up the Omega I bought blind earlier in the week. Needs a few little bits and pieces sorting and there will be some bits swapped onto my car but happy with it :y

Enjoyed the drive home after crying when I had to fill the petrol tank :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 September 2013, 15:30:10
Replaced the power steering pump (cheers Albs) and flushed new Dex II through the system.

Lets see if that fixes the problem  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 28 September 2013, 20:43:39
Towed the new pikey wagon with the DTi and was surprised at how well it coped with the drive over the pennines :)

I'll be slowing the traffic up all the way down to Devon in a couple of weeks  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 September 2013, 12:00:41
Quote from: Pikey Pete on 28 September 2013, 20:43:39
Towed the new pikey wagon with the DTi and was surprised at how well it coped with the drive over the pennines :)

I'll be slowing the traffic up all the way down to Devon in a couple of weeks  :P

DTi's are great tow cars, manual gearbox and only 10nm less torque than a 3.2 plus the fact you'll do about 450 - 500 to a tankful.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 September 2013, 19:29:27
Fitted a new exhaust to the Tigra over the road.

...and adjusted her is300 headlight aim after replacing the level sensor on the rear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 September 2013, 20:58:32
Washed and polished the inside ready foir its six monthly tomorrow  :y the Albanians can wash it ten minutes before I take it in... always looks good freshly washed 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 September 2013, 09:44:02
Replaced rear brake pads on Saturday. Had to go out to see the MIL before doing the fronts.  ::)

Remembered, while I was out, that I hadn't put the locking wheelnut key back in the car.

Went to do the fronts on Sunday, expecting the wheelnut key to be in the garage.. No! :o

Searched all my toolboxes. Searched the garage. >:( Searched the front driveway. >:( Poked around in the leaves by the side of the drive. >:( Walked up and down the road looking in the gutters. >:( Started eyeing up the welder... when my neighbour popped round with the wheel nut key. He'd found it in the road the previous day. :D

Needless to say, the rather locking wheelnuts are now where they belong.  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Is someone wants the (comprehensively curbed) alloys from a 11 year old Vauxhall, they can fill their boots. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 September 2013, 11:42:52
If it's any consolation I did something similar the last time I had the wheels off the M3 .. found the locking key about a week later in the car park outside my house. I wasn't even aware I'd lost it, at the time!

That was a stroke of luck..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2013, 12:07:11
I once found one of my locking bolt keys in the next road, completely by accident a couple of days after doing something on the car. Bloody good job I hadn't needed it in the meantime.  Suspect I'd left it on a wheelbolt  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 September 2013, 12:14:17
Had a wheel off one of my Granadas for some welding, popped the nuts back on finger tight with a view to tightening them with the car on the ground...

Got side tracked and suddenly realised about halfway home whilst trying to figure out where a nasty rhythmic clonk was coming from ::) luckily all five nuts were still present (just) :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2013, 12:21:47
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 September 2013, 12:14:17
Had a wheel off one of my Granadas for some welding, popped the nuts back on finger tight with a view to tightening them with the car on the ground...

Got side tracked and suddenly realised about halfway home whilst trying to figure out where a nasty rhythmic clonk was coming from ::) luckily all five nuts were still present (just) :o
Hmmm, sounds familiar.  I made it from Gixer's gaff to Brackley Tesco before I noticed a strange noise, and went home and did the wheelbolts up.  Bloody Readingites :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 September 2013, 15:09:19
Quote from: ex taxi al on 30 September 2013, 12:14:17
Had a wheel off one of my Granadas for some welding, popped the nuts back on finger tight with a view to tightening them with the car on the ground...

Got side tracked and suddenly realised about halfway home whilst trying to figure out where a nasty rhythmic clonk was coming from ::) luckily all five nuts were still present (just) :o

Do you know what? That's almost exactly what happened to TB. Except "somebody" had to leave the pas side to go and help the Lazy Groomer Admin do his drivers side as he was whimpering he couldn't do it. It was his own stupid fault really. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 30 September 2013, 15:36:47
Quote from: Pikey Pete on 28 September 2013, 20:43:39
Towed the new pikey wagon with the DTi and was surprised at how well it coped with the drive over the pennines :)

I'll be slowing the traffic up all the way down to Devon in a couple of weeks  :P

Enjoy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 30 September 2013, 15:55:03
EML light came on  >:( My fault i forgot to re connect the maf sensor  ::) :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: P6UL K on 30 September 2013, 20:42:39
Fitted my newly arrived fabricated Mantzel (copy of) airbox  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2013, 17:36:48
Four new tyres fitted this morning :y

Got the car sprayed with gravel this afternoon >:( Now needs a new screen, wing, bonnet and A post repairing >:(

Fortunately the driver of the formerly fully loaded gravel truck eventually noticed and stopped, leaving mile long gravel trail and a queue of rather annoyed people. And having seen and photographed the tailgate of the truck in the presence of the police I am amazed it hadn't opened sooner. Both side dogs were missing and only 1-2 mm of the lower latches were actually holding the tailgate closed. It had been open when the truck passed me, wnd had since been closed. Would only take a jolt to pop the latches :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 October 2013, 18:00:13
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 September 2013, 09:44:02
Replaced rear brake pads on Saturday. Had to go out to see the MIL before doing the fronts.  ::)

Remembered, while I was out, that I hadn't put the locking wheelnut key back in the car.

Went to do the fronts on Sunday, expecting the wheelnut key to be in the garage.. No! :o

Searched all my toolboxes. Searched the garage. >:( Searched the front driveway. >:( Poked around in the leaves by the side of the drive. >:( Walked up and down the road looking in the gutters. >:( Started eyeing up the welder... when my neighbour popped round with the wheel nut key. He'd found it in the road the previous day. :D

Needless to say, the rather locking wheelnuts are now where they belong.  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Is someone wants the (comprehensively curbed) alloys from a 11 year old Vauxhall, they can fill their boots. ::)

It must be catching! that's where I found mine after leaving it on a wheel nut. :-[ :-[ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PaulW on 01 October 2013, 20:01:01
No idea... It's in the garage getting some work done to it to make it completely stupid to drive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: slowboy on 03 October 2013, 10:52:51
swept boot (estate) :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 03 October 2013, 18:18:46
cam belt,  aux drive belt, drive belt tensioner,  new seal arrangement on crank sensor. , oil change and coolant....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 03 October 2013, 18:52:50
(courtesy of James.....    BTW.....  who discovered my existing belt was 1 tooth or so out while in the process of doing it....       and yes my tensioner on the drive belt was lunched....     all running much smoother now....   and we think we may have solved the oil leak.....   ,  although time will tell.....   ,  can;t wait to be able to drive it  (need to swap insurance over,   from one of the other cars.... get new rear tyres, and the MOT is due on the 5th )


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2013, 19:28:04
Accidentally put it very sideways coming off a roundabout, which made the heart flutter. Thats what those 2 orange lights on the dash mean then...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 October 2013, 20:15:04
Would it be fair to suggest that if the TC and ABS lights are both on then the system most definitely off ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 October 2013, 20:35:04
Sat in the shed modifying some projector lights that i found in a scrap car  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2013, 20:44:07
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 October 2013, 20:15:04
Would it be fair to suggest that if the TC and ABS lights are both on then the system most definitely off ::)
I think those lights mean "reverting to the organic ESP device if you drive like a twonk"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 October 2013, 20:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2013, 20:44:07
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 October 2013, 20:15:04
Would it be fair to suggest that if the TC and ABS lights are both on then the system most definitely off ::)
I think those lights mean "reverting to the organic ESP device if you drive like a twonk"

You mean the 'Whilst sliding sideways towards the bend with all four wheeks locked, I couldn't help but notice that some poo had escaped' school of motoring ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2013, 20:54:38
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 October 2013, 20:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2013, 20:44:07
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 October 2013, 20:15:04
Would it be fair to suggest that if the TC and ABS lights are both on then the system most definitely off ::)
I think those lights mean "reverting to the organic ESP device if you drive like a twonk"

You mean the 'Whilst sliding sideways towards the bend with all four wheeks locked, I couldn't help but notice that some poo had escaped' school of motoring ;D
The (only) advantage of wipe-down leather ;D.  Although, seepage is impossible when in that fully clenched mode...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 03 October 2013, 21:16:50
Navigated up and down the A38/A303 in torrential rain.

Proved beyond doubt that the 'rain sensitive wipers' aren't particularly rain sensitive ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 October 2013, 21:51:10
Quote from: ex taxi al on 01 October 2013, 17:36:48
Four new tyres fitted this morning :y

Got the car sprayed with gravel this afternoon >:( Now needs a new screen, wing, bonnet and A post repairing >:(

Fortunately the driver of the formerly fully loaded gravel truck eventually noticed and stopped, leaving mile long gravel trail and a queue of rather annoyed people. And having seen and photographed the tailgate of the truck in the presence of the police I am amazed it hadn't opened sooner. Both side dogs were missing and only 1-2 mm of the lower latches were actually holding the tailgate closed. It had been open when the truck passed me, wnd had since been closed. Would only take a jolt to pop the latches :-\

 :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 October 2013, 22:01:26
New screen coming on Tuesday, body work getting sorted once liability is accepted...

Guesstimate for the body work is £475
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 October 2013, 22:06:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 October 2013, 22:01:26
New screen coming on Tuesday, body work getting sorted once liability is accepted...

Guesstimate for the body work is £475
Sorry to hear that Al, you did mention it mid sentence and I meant to ask, but the conversation moved on. :(

Hope it gets sorted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 October 2013, 22:11:03
Worst case it will be written off :-\

Again ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2013, 22:16:56
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 October 2013, 22:11:03
Worst case it will be written off :-\

Again ;D
I wrote off a works Escort 3 times. Thats what you need to set your sights on ;D

Oh, wait a minute, this is the 3rd time, isn't it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 October 2013, 22:33:29
Yup ::) but only one was my doing tyvm :P

This time it's paint damage and a couple of bare metal chips plus the windscreen...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dawidski on 04 October 2013, 03:46:29
I replaced the air filter with the K&N one  ;D Sort of fixed my wipers; one works now  :-\ And on my way from work I stopped in a parking lot and did a nice opposite lock doughnut  8) Well it was raining like crazy so I had to...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 04 October 2013, 19:23:54
Taxed the rover,took it for a drive,all seems ok,slight weep on camshaft cover gasket,but that will be sorted when i service it next month,fitted stereo and sounds good,need to install sub box at a later date.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 October 2013, 19:30:27
Quote from: dawidski on 04 October 2013, 03:46:29
I replaced the air filter with the K&N one  ;D Sort of fixed my wipers; one works now  :-\ And on my way from work I stopped in a parking lot and did a nice opposite lock doughnut  8) Well it was raining like crazy so I had to...  ::)

Might want to budget for a new MAF sensor soon  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 October 2013, 19:31:34
And tyres ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 October 2013, 20:28:41
It will be fine with a Fiat seicento  ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam2502 on 04 October 2013, 20:53:52
Changed the tax disc holder  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 04 October 2013, 23:27:34
Quote from: cam2502 on 04 October 2013, 20:53:52
Changed the tax disc holder  :)

Why not do a howto mate  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2013, 11:59:45
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 04 October 2013, 19:23:54
Taxed the rover,took it for a drive,all seems ok,slight weep on camshaft cover gasket,but that will be sorted when i service it next month,fitted stereo and sounds good,need to install sub box at a later date.
When you hook it off, clean out the breathers, and wash the gauze through (you'll see it, litle one of those kettle antiscaling devices).

Multiple types of cam gasket, I always found I was supplied with the one for dizzy-equipped K series. Hopefully, factors have better info now...   ...yours needs the type with the hole for the cam sensor (and its not easy to cut one in on the wrong type.

Talking of cam sensors, often failed, but no warning light (BMW era ;)). I have a Testbook here if ever you want it checked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 October 2013, 12:41:03
Final touch on the icing was to put back the wheel bolt covers  :)

After replacement :

Valve stem seals
Head gasket
Water pump
Cambelt kit
2 wishbones
2 droplinks
2 anti roll bar bushes
Full service
Complete exhaust system

All for the fun of it  >:( ;D




Now what omega to buy next  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 October 2013, 15:15:28
Fitted new ETS exhaust on the 2.6 and also did the oil and filter.

Another job ticked off the list  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 October 2013, 16:01:35
Broke down in the M3 trying to join a very busy roundabout on the A322 (the one right by the leisure centre for any locals) when I found I had a gearbox full of neutrals. Pushed it as much out of the way as I could while I awaited the AA and left the hazards on.

The number of people who stopped inches behind it and started to look angry when it didn't move was quite bemusing - I was stood beside the car and there was no driver, even so it took one lady about two minutes to realise it wasn't about to pull away.. ::)


Now need to see if I can get the wishbones done on the Omega before the 26th when we go on holiday in case the M3 is still broken..  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 October 2013, 16:08:53
 ::) I think we need another thread..

"what you have done for someone elses car " ;D ;D

its been 10 days I'm painting/sanding/polishing an omega but not mine :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 October 2013, 17:04:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 October 2013, 16:01:35
Broke down in the M3 trying to join a very busy roundabout on the A322 (the one right by the leisure centre for any locals) when I found I had a gearbox full of neutrals. Pushed it as much out of the way as I could while I awaited the AA and left the hazards on.

The number of people who stopped inches behind it and started to look angry when it didn't move was quite bemusing - I was stood beside the car and there was no driver, even so it took one lady about two minutes to realise it wasn't about to pull away.. ::)


Now need to see if I can get the wishbones done on the Omega before the 26th when we go on holiday in case the M3 is still broken..  :(

Yep the same happened to us when webby's car stopped in a similar situation .. if it wasnt for martin waving them around im sure webbys omega would have been stoved in the back  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 05 October 2013, 20:01:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2013, 11:59:45
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 04 October 2013, 19:23:54
Taxed the rover,took it for a drive,all seems ok,slight weep on camshaft cover gasket,but that will be sorted when i service it next month,fitted stereo and sounds good,need to install sub box at a later date.
When you hook it off, clean out the breathers, and wash the gauze through (you'll see it, litle one of those kettle antiscaling devices).

Multiple types of cam gasket, I always found I was supplied with the one for dizzy-equipped K series. Hopefully, factors have better info now...   ...yours needs the type with the hole for the cam sensor (and its not easy to cut one in on the wrong type.

Talking of cam sensors, often failed, but no warning light (BMW era ;)). I have a Testbook here if ever you want it checked.

Ok will check that out when i get cam cover off,might have to borrow the book for a bit of light reading sometime if thats ok :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2013, 20:51:57
Testbook is the diags kit. All my Rover 25 workshop manuals were in the garage :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 05 October 2013, 21:04:51
Dam that gas cylinder ........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 October 2013, 10:22:41
Changed the oil, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter on the wheesel before my rolling road block exercise all the way to Devon next weekend ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 October 2013, 17:44:33
Removed the air box lid on 3.2 using the lever it till it snaps method (screw heads crumbled away with rust).  :)

Replaced it with new air box lid purchased from Albitz Omega Spares Emporium.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 October 2013, 18:36:33
Had a hell of a day, Went for the usual Sunday Cruise and was in the middle of nowhere and felt sharp pains in the stomach area low and behold diarrhoea feeling, Had to find somewhere to pullover in a wooded area and well you can guess the rest, A very unpleasant experience that was   :-[ :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 06 October 2013, 18:48:34
Watched serek and his brother lift my 3.2 engine into the back of his van.Strong lads those Polish boys. I wanted to help but they told me to fetch a cup of tea ::) ;D
Stripped a load of bits & pieces of the breaker,so its almost ready for the scrappy now. :)
When I tow it off the drive,the horror of the state of the drive underneath it is going to be revealed. ::) :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 October 2013, 19:00:07
Quote from: Albitz on 06 October 2013, 18:48:34
Watched serek and his brother lift my 3.2 engine into the back of his van.Strong lads those Polish boys. I wanted to help but they told me to fetch a cup of tea ::) ;D
Stripped a load of bits & pieces of the breaker,so its almost ready for the scrappy now. :)
When I tow it off the drive,the horror of the state of the drive underneath it is going to be revealed. ::) :-X :-X

You starting a production line of 3.2 vectra b's Serek  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 06 October 2013, 20:21:33
He did mention something about another conversion. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 October 2013, 20:52:15
Quote from: Albitz on 06 October 2013, 20:21:33
He did mention something about another conversion. ;)

Hmm the mind boggles ? Maybe a mid engine rear wheel drive conversion  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 October 2013, 10:10:55
Watched the drivers side headlamp fail on the Omega at the very start of the journey from Solihull home in the dark.. I really am not having very much luck when it comes to cars recently - or anything mechanical, I managed to break the coffee machine at work last week as well!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2013, 10:38:24
Bet that went down well ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 October 2013, 12:59:43
Bled the brakes on a RAV4. Nice easy job,no need for a jack,as its high enough anyway. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 07 October 2013, 13:12:13
Changed the engine oil on my daewoo. Filter at top front of engine, just lean in. No cover under the engine, just stretch under. 5w 30 fully synthetic £20 off ebay. Quick and cheap  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 13:51:35
changed number plate light bulbs,   acquired new MOT.....   she lives for another 12 months,    1 pair of advisories,  N/S and O/S ball joint dust covers worn  (but still preventing dirt ingress)



so....  new ball joints it is then.....  at some point.....


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 07 October 2013, 19:12:19
Should be able to get the covers on there own.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 07 October 2013, 19:14:13
Quote from: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 13:51:35
changed number plate light bulbs,   acquired new MOT.....   she lives for another 12 months,    1 pair of advisories,  N/S and O/S ball joint dust covers worn  (but still preventing dirt ingress)



so....  new ball joints it is then.....  at some point.....
One day before next years mot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 October 2013, 19:15:03
A pig to fit though,ime. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 October 2013, 19:38:22
Quote from: Albitz on 07 October 2013, 19:15:03
A pig to fit though,ime. ;)

Easier to fit new wishbones :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 October 2013, 19:42:32
Easier to drill or grind off the old balljoints and bolt on new ones ime. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2013, 20:12:02
Quote from: Albitz on 07 October 2013, 19:42:32
Easier to drill or grind off the old balljoints and bolt on new ones ime. ;)
Having done both, several times, I'm with Albs on that ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 October 2013, 20:18:36
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2013, 20:12:02
Quote from: Albitz on 07 October 2013, 19:42:32
Easier to drill or grind off the old balljoints and bolt on new ones ime. ;)
Having done both, several times, I'm with Albs on that ::)
I broke my favourite drill doing balljoints  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2013, 20:23:34
Hence the grinder ::)

Battery powered Dremels aren't quite up to the task though :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 07 October 2013, 20:27:46
I did it on my Cavalier last month. N/s,used a grinder to grind the heads off and then knock the rivets through with a lump hammer. Whacked my thumb - hard - with the hammer,but got there in the end. O/s - took it to work and drilled the rivets out using a pillar drill. Much easier all round,and didn't drill through my fingers this time,although I have done in the past. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 20:39:06
The mv6 is still on it's first set of ball joints at 155.5k


would they need to have been separated when the wishbones and drop links were done 2 years ago?  if so maybe there's some hope.....   

otherwise....  i wonder what WIM would charge to fit them while doing a geometry job....


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 October 2013, 20:47:51
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2013, 20:23:34
Hence the grinder ::)

Battery powered Dremels aren't quite up to the task though :-X
I tried a 120mm grinder, but too cumbersome. Hence resorted to the drill. This was with WB off the car, so assume more awkward on it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 October 2013, 21:10:06
Quote from: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 20:39:06
The mv6 is still on it's first set of ball joints at 155.5k


would they need to have been separated when the wishbones NOPEand drop links were done 2 years ago?  if so maybe there's some hope.....   

otherwise....  i wonder what WIM would charge to fit them while doing a geometry job....

Sadly not original, but as old(new) as the wishbones... and also as good quality :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 October 2013, 21:29:44
Just finished overhauling an X14XE cylinder head that suffered a burnt exhaust valve after the valve stuck in the guide fractionally open
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 21:50:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2013, 21:10:06


Sadly not original, but as old(new) as the wishbones... and also as good quality :-\

translation in to muppet speak please??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 07 October 2013, 23:01:19
new custom built shocks for clit.. this time much better.. :) will see how they behave with time, if ok  it will be omegas turn next..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 October 2013, 07:05:42
Quote from: Pikey Pete on 06 October 2013, 10:22:41
Changed the oil, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter on the wheesel before my rolling road block exercise all the way to Devon next weekend ::)

What sort of 'van have you got Pete?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 October 2013, 08:50:14
Quote from: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 21:50:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2013, 21:10:06


Sadly not original, but as old(new) as the wishbones... and also as good quality :-\

translation in to muppet speak please??
;D when wishbones are made the ball joints are rivetted on. You cant buy the wishbones without ball joints or bushes but you can buy the bushes and ball joints separately. The quality of ball joints and bushes is directly proportional to the quality of the wishbones.

When the front bushes fail replace with poly, when rear bushes fail replace with Vauxhall as jury still out on alternatives and when balljoint fails any replacement is fine as they bolt on... So once original rivets are drilled out replacement is a piece of cake :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 October 2013, 08:53:17
Quote from: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 20:39:06
The mv6 is still on it's first set of ball joints at 155.5k


would they need to have been separated when the wishbones and drop links were done 2 years ago?  if so maybe there's some hope.....   

otherwise....  i wonder what WIM would charge to fit them while doing a geometry job....

As your MV6 been poly'd? If not, rather than just changing ball joints, I strongly consider changing the whole wishbone  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andre8100 on 08 October 2013, 17:37:48
Trying to eliminate rust within the left wheel arche. Or is it rim wheel housing. Issue is the damper and springtime. I do not have the right resources to eliminate it securely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 08 October 2013, 17:43:26
Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 October 2013, 07:05:42
Quote from: Pikey Pete on 06 October 2013, 10:22:41
Changed the oil, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter on the wheesel before my rolling road block exercise all the way to Devon next weekend ::)

What sort of 'van have you got Pete?

A caravan I believe. :y



 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 08 October 2013, 17:46:29
Quote from: ex taxi al on 08 October 2013, 08:50:14
Quote from: MaxV6 on 07 October 2013, 21:50:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 07 October 2013, 21:10:06


Sadly not original, but as old(new) as the wishbones... and also as good quality :-\

translation in to muppet speak please??
;D when wishbones are made the ball joints are rivetted on. You cant buy the wishbones without ball joints or bushes but you can buy the bushes and ball joints separately. The quality of ball joints and bushes is directly proportional to the quality of the wishbones.

When the front bushes fail replace with poly, when rear bushes fail replace with Vauxhall as jury still out on alternatives and when balljoint fails any replacement is fine as they bolt on... So once original rivets are drilled out replacement is a piece of cake :y

We have been assuming its the dust covers on the balljoint wishbones,but it could be the ones on the steering linkage joints. I had an advisory on some of those a couple of years ago. I think the OP,s post would make more sense if that were the case.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 October 2013, 18:49:11
At long last got the rear anti rattle springs from VX for 3.2 so now all brakes are replaced and as they should be.

Didnt realise those rear pads were so damn tight to fit even with both pistons pushed fully back. ???

Full brake bleed and complete fluid replacement planned for tomorrow morning  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 10 October 2013, 17:53:53
Had fitted a set 4 Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance tyres to the 16" alloys I'm fitting to my Elite in place of the 17's with low profile conti 3's. Why? I hear you ask. Because I don't like the ride on low profile tyres.
I ordered these from Mytyres on the 6th, delivered on the 9th.

Also had fitted a set of Vredestein Snowtracs to SWMBO's car, so that we have at least a chance of getting out of our close in the snow.

I pay £10 a corner for fitting, balancing & tyre disposal, which I think is a good price. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:00:18
Chaved it. ;)

(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/image_zps756276b7.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 October 2013, 18:15:40
Where did you find those... 8)  rocking horse poo springs to mind :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 October 2013, 18:18:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:00:18
Chaved it. ;)

Hard to believe you've chav'd it even more than before  ::)

Oh wait cloth seats, ahh the project!

Quote from: ex taxi al on 10 October 2013, 18:15:40
Where did you find those... 8)  rocking horse poo springs to mind :-\

sure I've seen those on the bay  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:19:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 10 October 2013, 18:15:40
Where did you find those... 8)  rocking horse poo springs to mind :-\

Nicked them off Tunnies 3.2 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 October 2013, 18:20:26
 ;D that's a fair price for him not knowing which car they're fitted to :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 October 2013, 18:21:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:19:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 10 October 2013, 18:15:40
Where did you find those... 8)  rocking horse poo springs to mind :-\

Nicked them off Tunnies 3.2 ;D

Thieving git!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:39:16
Quote from: tunnie on 10 October 2013, 18:21:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:19:06
Quote from: ex taxi al on 10 October 2013, 18:15:40
Where did you find those... 8)  rocking horse poo springs to mind :-\

Nicked them off Tunnies 3.2 ;D

Thieving git!  :o

AHA! He does want them ;D :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 12 October 2013, 20:59:00
Did the shocks springs, bushes, tie rod end, discs and pads......on one corner of the jag.  F€ck me it's a job and a half!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 12 October 2013, 21:06:35
Quote from: Guffer on 12 October 2013, 20:59:00
Did the shocks springs, bushes, tie rod end, discs and pads......on one corner of the jag.  F€ck me it's a job and a half!  :o

That is a huge amount of work - great stuff
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 October 2013, 21:08:53
Quote from: Guffer on 12 October 2013, 20:59:00
Did the shocks springs, bushes, tie rod end, discs and pads......on one corner of the jag.  F€ck me it's a job and a half!  :o

Which corner?

Then again, none of them were easy to dismantle on the XJ40 - I know yours is a bit newer but I think still the same general layout?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 12 October 2013, 21:33:41
Offside front.  I think the v sub frame bush might be gone too but we'll see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 October 2013, 01:03:58
With Gixer's input (he did most of it :-[):

Wishbones (with Poly) shocks and springs, rear shocks and springs, poly donuts, swap front and rear bumpers and grill.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 October 2013, 08:19:56
Quote from: ex taxi al on 10 October 2013, 18:15:40
Where did you find those... 8)  rocking horse poo springs to mind :-\

got a rear set of those in the garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 October 2013, 08:27:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:00:18
Chaved it. ;)

(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/image_zps756276b7.jpg)

the floor msts are rarer than the trims. Last time i tried to get mats,only 2 sets in the country and no more being made.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 13 October 2013, 10:11:36
Wrestled the old VX back box off the 3.2 which had albut welded itself to the mid pipes.Good old angle grinder to the rescue.

Then spent the next 4 hours fitting my original Remus back box only to discover when dropped down off jacks and put wheels back on to admire my handy work oval tail pipes arent level.

Another job for another day now >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 October 2013, 10:19:27
Quote from: biggriffin on 13 October 2013, 08:27:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 October 2013, 18:00:18
Chaved it. ;)

(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/image_zps756276b7.jpg)

the floor msts are rarer than the trims. Last time i tried to get mats,only 2 sets in the country and no more being made.

:( shame mines got a wacking great hole in it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 October 2013, 11:41:06
Quote from: Lazydocker on 13 October 2013, 01:03:58
With Gixer's input (he did most of it :-[):

Wishbones (with Poly) shocks and springs, rear shocks and springs, poly donuts, swap front and rear bumpers and grill.

Interesting, how does it look now? ::) ::) ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2013, 13:11:36
Chavvy :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 13 October 2013, 14:48:00
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 October 2013, 11:41:06
Quote from: Lazydocker on 13 October 2013, 01:03:58
With Gixer's input (he did most of it :-[):

Wishbones (with Poly) shocks and springs, rear shocks and springs, poly donuts, swap front and rear bumpers and grill.

Interesting, how does it look now? ::) ::) ::) ;D
He doesn't known whether he's coming or going.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 October 2013, 16:09:36
Quote from: STEMO on 13 October 2013, 14:48:00
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 October 2013, 11:41:06
Quote from: Lazydocker on 13 October 2013, 01:03:58
With Gixer's input (he did most of it :-[):

Wishbones (with Poly) shocks and springs, rear shocks and springs, poly donuts, swap front and rear bumpers and grill.

Interesting, how does it look now? ::) ::) ::) ;D
He doesn't known whether he's coming or going.
Is it an age thing? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 October 2013, 23:49:05
Quote from: ex taxi al on 13 October 2013, 13:11:36
Chavvy :P

Not there yet ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 October 2013, 19:19:46
Finally flushed the heater matrix as I was fed up with the interior misting.

I've been meaning to do this for a while, and had already prepared a couple of adapters to plug the garden hose directly into the heater hoses. These were to avoid having to fiddle about with the bulkhead connectors.

I turned down a couple of lengths of aluminium bar to 21mm(to fit inside the hose), screwcut a male 1/2"BSP thread on the other end, and drilled a 12mm hole through the middle. These meant I could use standard Hozelock connectors to attach the garden-hose supply and a drain hose. A bung in the open end of the lower hose completed the set.

A few minutes of swapping the supply and drain hose soon flushed the matrix so that the water was running clear. I then added a bottle of dishwasher cleaner and left it to soak for about 15minutes. Flushed it through again, and reassembled everything.

Now the heater works!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 October 2013, 20:20:34
Turned the heater on  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 15 October 2013, 08:32:29
Sat in mot waiting area reading an article on the VX 30-98. Built from 1913 to 1927 of 587 total built more than 200 survive. Apparently the first sports car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 15 October 2013, 09:49:27
Mot pass achieved.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 October 2013, 18:12:50
Filled the 60 litre LPG tank up from empty. According to the pump it took 60.01 litres. Afaik the pump should cut out at 48 litres,but ime they never do. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:13:41
Quote from: Albitz on 15 October 2013, 18:12:50
Filled the 60 litre LPG tank up from empty. According to the pump it took 60.01 litres. Afaik the pump should cut out at 48 litres,but ime they never do. ::)

 :o :o :o

That's full, very full considering they are only supposed to fill to 75% capactity  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 15 October 2013, 18:19:41
I normally get well over 50 litres in it from empty,but Ive never managed over 60 before. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:23:29
Quote from: Albitz on 15 October 2013, 18:19:41
I normally get well over 50 litres in it from empty,but Ive never managed over 60 before. ::) ;D

I'd avoid a ciggy or two for the first 75 miles, if you smoke that is  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 15 October 2013, 18:28:27
Engine oil and filter changed on our VW Caddy van ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:31:33
Quote from: Seth on 15 October 2013, 18:28:27
Engine oil and filter changed on our VW Caddy van ;)

Never knew you had a Caddy Van Seth?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:46:11
Quote from: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:13:41
Quote from: Albitz on 15 October 2013, 18:12:50
Filled the 60 litre LPG tank up from empty. According to the pump it took 60.01 litres. Afaik the pump should cut out at 48 litres,but ime they never do. ::)

 :o :o :o

That's full, very full considering they are only supposed to fill to 75% capactity  ;D
80%
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:46:28
10.9mpg. Opps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:46:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:46:11
Quote from: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:13:41
Quote from: Albitz on 15 October 2013, 18:12:50
Filled the 60 litre LPG tank up from empty. According to the pump it took 60.01 litres. Afaik the pump should cut out at 48 litres,but ime they never do. ::)

 :o :o :o

That's full, very full considering they are only supposed to fill to 75% capactity  ;D
80%

Close enough  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:47:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:46:28
10.9mpg. Opps.

Average over a tank?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:47:58
Quote from: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:47:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:46:28
10.9mpg. Opps.

Average over a tank?  :o
Thats the only way to calculate LPG MPG AFAIK
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 15 October 2013, 18:52:28
Quote from: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:31:33
Never knew you had a Caddy Van Seth?

It's an '02 1.9SDi and technically Mrs Seth's:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0540.JPG)
En-route to the Welland Steam Rally last year with my quad-bike/trailer in tow

11 years old now, and it's been with us for almost 8 years. 145K on the clock, rock solid and around 53 mpg :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 19:24:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:47:58
Quote from: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:47:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2013, 18:46:28
10.9mpg. Opps.

Average over a tank?  :o
Thats the only way to calculate LPG MPG AFAIK

That's what I thought, but shocked to see that over an entire tank  :o :o

Quote from: Seth on 15 October 2013, 18:52:28
Quote from: tunnie on 15 October 2013, 18:31:33
Never knew you had a Caddy Van Seth?

It's an '02 1.9SDi and technically Mrs Seth's:

En-route to the Welland Steam Rally last year with my quad-bike/trailer in tow

11 years old now, and it's been with us for almost 8 years. 145K on the clock, rock solid and around 53 mpg :y :y :y

Very nice Seth  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 18:02:53
Fitted NCDC2013 and CID in the 2.6 last night  :y

Corrected my poor soldered joint on one wire this afternoon  ::) ;D

List of jobs to do on this car is getting shorter, although I don't think the LPG kit will be ordered before Christmas now due to a) being skint! and b) having no time to install it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 October 2013, 18:06:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 18:02:53
Fitted NCDC2013 and CID in the 2.6 last night  :y

Corrected my poor soldered joint on one wire this afternoon  ::) ;D

List of jobs to do on this car is getting shorter, although I don't think the LPG kit will be ordered before Christmas now due to a) being skint! and b) having no time to install it.

All sounds good and I bet it's a very different car from the one you bought!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 18:23:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 16 October 2013, 18:06:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 18:02:53
Fitted NCDC2013 and CID in the 2.6 last night  :y

Corrected my poor soldered joint on one wire this afternoon  ::) ;D

List of jobs to do on this car is getting shorter, although I don't think the LPG kit will be ordered before Christmas now due to a) being skint! and b) having no time to install it.

All sounds good and I bet it's a very different car from the one you bought!  :)

You'd cry if your saw the list of work and parts that have gone into it, but my thoughts are that, for what I paid for it plus the cost of the parts fitted, I'm still better off than buying a more expensive 'Autotrader' one as I have the benefit of knowing all the new parts and work that has been done (by people I trust) rather than trusting a sellers advert and a claim of a FSH!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2013, 19:16:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 18:02:53
Fitted NCDC2013 and CID in the 2.6 last night  :y

Corrected my poor soldered joint on one wire this afternoon  ::) ;D

List of jobs to do on this car is getting shorter, although I don't think the LPG kit will be ordered before Christmas now due to a) being skint! and b) having no time to install it.
Never let a network engineeer loose with a soldering iron :P ;D (and certainly don't let a server pleb loose with one either  :-[)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2013, 19:17:16
Driven it to Sheffield and back. Apparently, it was a15 mile round trip. But my biceps are massive now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lee4206 on 16 October 2013, 19:29:18
Changed the front wishbone rear bushes for gm ones, didn't have have a drift big enough for the front bushes so they'll have to wait.  Done the geo on it (its great to have a hunter system available). Drives much better now with no scraping noise (bushes separated from arms).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 19:39:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2013, 19:16:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 18:02:53
Fitted NCDC2013 and CID in the 2.6 last night  :y

Corrected my poor soldered joint on one wire this afternoon  ::) ;D

List of jobs to do on this car is getting shorter, although I don't think the LPG kit will be ordered before Christmas now due to a) being skint! and b) having no time to install it.
Never let a network engineeer loose with a soldering iron :P ;D (and certainly don't let a server pleb loose with one either  :-[)
That's very true!
Way back many moons ago soldering was part of my job.... remember back to the time when we had to repair things rather than swap them! It was a regular job ticket to replace 1488 an 1489 chips on the comms boards of Unix boxes - I ended up soldering sockets into most of them to save the hassle next time ! Anyway, I blame the torchlight I was working with!!!  ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2013, 19:41:23
And ignored the Check Oil warning on the CID.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 October 2013, 23:58:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2013, 19:39:45
That's very true!
Way back many moons ago soldering was part of my job.... remember back to the time when we had to repair things rather than swap them! It was a regular job ticket to replace 1488 an 1489 chips on the comms boards of Unix boxes - I ended up soldering sockets into most of them to save the hassle next time ! Anyway, I blame the torchlight I was working with!!!  ::) :D

Takes me back! ::) Probably still got a couple of tubes of them upstairs. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 October 2013, 09:38:27
2.97mpg, over 64l.  I think the pump was kind to me, seeing as I pulled into petrol station on petrol....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 October 2013, 22:13:39
Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 October 2013, 07:05:42
Quote from: Pikey Pete on 06 October 2013, 10:22:41
Changed the oil, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter on the wheesel before my rolling road block exercise all the way to Devon next weekend ::)

What sort of 'van have you got Pete?

It's agolden oldie Barry. Elddis EX300 Hurricane :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 October 2013, 22:18:17
Did a smidge over 900 miles last week, 540 miles towing a caravan and got 32mpg from the old wheesel which I thought was good considering we stayed on Exmoor and were driving up and down 1 in 4 hills daily :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 21 October 2013, 06:50:14
Quote from: Pikey Pete on 20 October 2013, 22:13:39
Quote from: Auto Addict on 08 October 2013, 07:05:42
Quote from: Pikey Pete on 06 October 2013, 10:22:41
Changed the oil, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter on the wheesel before my rolling road block exercise all the way to Devon next weekend ::)

What sort of 'van have you got Pete?

It's agolden oldie Barry. Elddis EX300 Hurricane :)

Nice 'van :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 October 2013, 15:01:03
Scraping all the leaves and crap off it from next doors tree  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 October 2013, 08:55:44
On the way to work this morning noticed immediately that the steering was pulling very badly to the left. Got an airline at work so just checked tyre pressures. Front n/s was at 12psi.  :o
Will check it again later in the day to check if its a slow puncture.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 October 2013, 15:52:49
Changed my interior light unit. Ignition was on while I did it.Now the airbag light is on. Is there a connection between the two ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 October 2013, 16:20:13
Quote from: Albitz on 22 October 2013, 15:52:49
Changed my interior light unit. Ignition was on while I did it.Now the airbag light is on. Is there a connection between the two ?  :-\

The only time there is was when the passenger seat had the sensor in it for disabling the airbag if a certain child seat was fitted.

An indicator illuminated in the interior light to indicate the airbag was off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 October 2013, 16:27:06
Thanks Mark. Got a similar answer when I mentioned it in another thread in electrical. Swapped the units back over and light has gone out. So safe to assume it was a unit from one of my breakers with child seat sensor. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 October 2013, 22:54:12
Another years ticket.

Advised, indicator bulbs going white. They're not. Brake pads low, their not. Oil leak, well of course its a bloody omega. ;D

And, slight brake force variation right rear. Looks like I owe EBC an apology. I thought it was the front discs, not the rear. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 23 October 2013, 00:12:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 October 2013, 22:54:12
Another years ticket.

Advised, indicator bulbs going white. They're not. Brake pads low, their not. Oil leak, well of course its a bloody omega. ;D

And, slight brake force variation right rear. Looks like I owe EBC an apology. I thought it was the front discs, not the rear. :-[

No idea why we need Mot tests at all  ::)

result. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 23 October 2013, 00:14:22
Headlights were getting a bit matted and contemplated replacement. A bit of G3 compound and they look surprisingly good?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 10:36:02
Drove it 23 miles up the M5 & M42 with a dead alternator and got to within 4 miles of home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 23 October 2013, 17:34:00
Happy days..Straight thru mot today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2013, 18:59:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 10:36:02
Drove it 23 miles up the M5 & M42 with a dead alternator and got to within 4 miles of home.
Hope you turned everything off (lights aside, if it was dark), as 19 miles isn't that far on a battery full of electricity.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 20:06:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2013, 18:59:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 10:36:02
Drove it 23 miles up the M5 & M42 with a dead alternator and got to within 4 miles of home.
Hope you turned everything off (lights aside, if it was dark), as 19 miles isn't that far on a battery full of electricity.
23 Miles  :y I needed to get another 4 on top of that!

As it was 6:30 in the morning I had no choice but to keep the lights on, Head unit was off (CID stays on though with the logo) but had to keep climate on as the screen was misting up and I really wasn't keen on having the windows open.
The battery is a little on the small side so it's now got the correct size VX one in it from my DTi (It was new about 12 months ago) that's regularly spent time on the CTEK since the DTi's demise!

I think I would have got back if I hadn't just passed a junction and had to drive to the next one to come back again!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2013, 20:17:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 20:06:33
if I hadn't just passed a junction and had to drive to the next one to come back again!
Silly arse ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 20:23:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2013, 20:17:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 20:06:33
if I hadn't just passed a junction and had to drive to the next one to come back again!
Silly arse ;D
;D I'll have to try a U turn on the M42 / M5 intersection next time! A fear it won't go too well unless the crash barrier has been removed and there's no traffic!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 23 October 2013, 20:39:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2013, 18:59:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 10:36:02
Drove it 23 miles up the M5 & M42 with a dead alternator and got to within 4 miles of home.
Hope you turned everything off (lights aside, if it was dark), as 19 miles isn't that far on a battery full of electricity.
Last year I managed Chichester to Ringwood after the alternator light came on and then Ringwood to Honiton (with the AA van following me to see how long his spare battery could get me).

The heater fan takes a surprisingly large current. In the last mile driving through Honiton the windows steamed up so I switched the Climate Control on and only just managed to make it into the car park (where the AA man left us to spend the next 5 hours waiting for the AA recovery truck to take us back to Cornwall :()
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 October 2013, 23:42:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2013, 18:59:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 10:36:02
Drove it 23 miles up the M5 & M42 with a dead alternator and got to within 4 miles of home.
Hope you turned everything off (lights aside, if it was dark), as 19 miles isn't that far on a battery full of electricity.

It's about what I managed (admittedly, the battery failed not long afterwards, so was probably not 100%). Luckily, my commute is about 19 miles (and I had a couple of grands worth of bench power supply in the car all day charging it up). ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 23 October 2013, 23:46:13
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 October 2013, 23:42:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 October 2013, 18:59:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 October 2013, 10:36:02
Drove it 23 miles up the M5 & M42 with a dead alternator and got to within 4 miles of home.
Hope you turned everything off (lights aside, if it was dark), as 19 miles isn't that far on a battery full of electricity.

It's about what I managed (admittedly, the battery failed not long afterwards, so was probably not 100%). Luckily, my commute is about 19 miles (and I had a couple of grands worth of bench power supply in the car all day charging it up). ;D

Did somebody say they needed a bit of electrical power?   ::) Fully charged milk float here ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2013, 10:23:49
Quote from: Guffer on 23 October 2013, 23:46:13
Did somebody say they needed a bit of electrical power?   ::) Fully charged milk float here ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2013, 10:30:39
Actually, a bit of an issue this morning. Decided to take the Westfield as it's a nice day, and it'll probably get SORN'ed at the end of the month. 5 miles up the road I heard something go "ping". Alternator light came on, and temperature started to rise. ::)

Pulled over and yep, it's shed the alternator belt. ::) Now, I normally keep a spare cable tied to the chassis, but I swapped to the spare a few months back as the original one had got a bit slack (in fairness, the belt has never adjusted up tight enough for my liking).

Looked in the tool box for something that would keep the water pump spinning to get me home. Shame I don't wear stockings, really. :-X Ahh.. Surely not. Cable ties? Maybe, just maybe...

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Photos/OOF/BeltBodge.jpg)

Worked a charm. :y

The alternator is supported on rubber bushes where it pivots, which always struck me as a silly idea. I think they might have perished and got a bit sloppy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 October 2013, 10:42:53
Good bodge that, should last a few thousand miles  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2013, 10:47:36
Quote from: tunnie on 24 October 2013, 10:42:53
Good bodge that, should last a few thousand miles  ;D

It'll last longer than the battery, given that the alternator is not being driven any more. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 24 October 2013, 11:30:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2013, 10:47:36
Quote from: tunnie on 24 October 2013, 10:42:53
Good bodge that, should last a few thousand miles  ;D

It'll last longer than the battery, given that the alternator is not being driven any more. ;D

Didn't have a pair of tights to hand then ::),ah yes ,you said it was a nice day so presumably you left them off :D :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 11:45:42
I thought a strapping lad like your good self, Mr Wood, always wore stockings. Or is that weekend only :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 11:48:09
Saw how many dash warnings I could get on my way to Kingston this morning ::)

Managed:
Oil level
Coolant level (WTF? and it was low)
Brake Light bulb
and obviously ABS and TC dash lights

Bugger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 11:48:39
On the upside, every single time I come here, the sun is always out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 October 2013, 13:26:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 11:48:39
On the upside, every single time I come here, the sun is always out.

Kingston upon Thames? I maybe staying there for a bit while new place is sorted. It's s lovely place.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 24 October 2013, 17:05:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 11:48:09
Saw how many dash warnings I could get on my way to Kingston this morning ::)

Managed:
Oil level
Coolant level (WTF? and it was low)
Brake Light bulb
and obviously ABS and TC dash lights

Bugger.

I would have thought that many warning lights would render the interior lights redundant :o ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 17:57:06
And to top it all, bloody indicator bulb blew on way back - probably due to me changing brake/tail bulb. Fortunately before I got on motorway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 17:58:02
Quote from: tunnie on 24 October 2013, 13:26:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 11:48:39
On the upside, every single time I come here, the sun is always out.

Kingston upon Thames? I maybe staying there for a bit while new place is sorted. It's s lovely place.
Yeah. I couldn't live there, the constant traffic snarls would do my nut. Plus my boggies are black again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 October 2013, 18:22:58
 ;D Nice...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 October 2013, 19:21:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 17:57:06
And to top it all, bloody indicator bulb blew on way back - probably due to me changing brake/tail bulb. Fortunately before I got on motorway.

Remind me, which car is giving all this strife?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 19:27:03
The superior PFL, of course :D. Full of "character" :P

The coolant one is a tad worrying.

Still goes like the clappers. Just not as that beemer that passed me like I was standing still earlier.  //Clarkson Mode: I need more pooowwwweeeerrrrrr!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 October 2013, 19:46:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 19:27:03
The superior PFL, of course :D. Full of "character" :P

The coolant one is a tad worrying.

Still goes like the clappers. Just not as that beemer that passed me like I was standing still earlier.  //Clarkson Mode: I need more pooowwwweeeerrrrrr!!!
Was it indicating ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 19:48:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 October 2013, 19:46:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 19:27:03
The superior PFL, of course :D. Full of "character" :P

The coolant one is a tad worrying.

Still goes like the clappers. Just not as that beemer that passed me like I was standing still earlier.  //Clarkson Mode: I need more pooowwwweeeerrrrrr!!!
Was it indicating ;D
Too flippin quick to see :o. But was in outside lane ;D

I wouldn't mind betting that it didn't have a limiter...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 October 2013, 20:30:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 19:27:03
The superior PFL, of course :D. Full of "character" :P

The coolant one is a tad worrying.

Still goes like the clappers. Just not as that beemer that passed me like I was standing still earlier.  //Clarkson Mode: I need more pooowwwweeeerrrrrr!!!
Superior aye? ;D

It's only quicker on power than the superior Elite, as some boy racer chav chipped it. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 October 2013, 20:33:26
He be fitting spacers next I shouldn't wonder ::)

Quote
The coolant one is a tad worrying.

It'll be fine... they all do that ;D

That's to say, all mine have ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 20:38:14
Just time I had one that needed multiple coolant top-ups, Mr Fuse18 was enlisted to change the HGs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 October 2013, 20:42:31
About half the current mileage ago per chance :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 20:47:43
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 October 2013, 20:42:31
About half the current mileage ago per chance :-\
About 80k ago
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 October 2013, 21:09:52
Hmmm :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 October 2013, 23:32:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 19:48:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 October 2013, 19:46:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2013, 19:27:03
The superior PFL, of course :D. Full of "character" :P

The coolant one is a tad worrying.

Still goes like the clappers. Just not as that beemer that passed me like I was standing still earlier.  //Clarkson Mode: I need more pooowwwweeeerrrrrr!!!
Was it indicating ;D
Too flippin quick to see :o. But was in outside lane ;D

I wouldn't mind betting that it didn't have a limiter...

535d maybe?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2013, 00:46:53
Fixed the Westfield's habit of throwing aux belts into the hard shoulder.

Perished rubber in alternator mount replaced, shimmed to align pulleys perfectly. Belt now nice and tight and going nowhere...




Just as my window of good weather disappears. >:(

Noticed that its' heater matrix is weeping. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 October 2013, 00:48:05
Standard Sierra one?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2013, 00:50:13
Quote from: ex taxi al on 25 October 2013, 00:48:05
Standard Sierra one?

Don't believe so. It has a little box with fan and matrix in. It's probably from something, but I bought the box complete, so no idea what.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2013, 00:51:20
If I decide to SORN it for the winter, it might just get bypassed for now, otherwise it could do with being fixed. Will have to be fixed eventually or the rev limiter won't be happy. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 October 2013, 01:14:39
 ;D

Summat like this...

http://standheizung-ersatzteile.com/heizung-lueftung/webasto/1319/waermetauscher-madera-4-12v

 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2013, 09:33:41
Quote from: ex taxi al on 25 October 2013, 01:14:39
;D

Summat like this...

http://standheizung-ersatzteile.com/heizung-lueftung/webasto/1319/waermetauscher-madera-4-12v

 :-\

It's the one for sale here:

http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/96563-momo-steering-wheel-steering-wheel-boss-and-heater/ (http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/96563-momo-steering-wheel-steering-wheel-boss-and-heater/)

Apparently contains a Mini heater matrix, and it's the plastic hose barb fittings that come loose and leak. There is also apparently an all-metal matrix that's a better bet. Guessing it's this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Mini-1984-1992-heater-matrix-SUPERIOR-metal-version-NEW-Made-in-the-UK-/300993263402 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Mini-1984-1992-heater-matrix-SUPERIOR-metal-version-NEW-Made-in-the-UK-/300993263402)

Still have to pull mine out and investigate though.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 October 2013, 09:37:17
Ah, ok :y
Should be readily available then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 25 October 2013, 10:33:39
Yesterday actually ...

Changed a heater control panel bulb and the iffy hazard light switch.

Then flew east along the M4/A48 to collect the caravan from having it's second service.
All tickety-boo :y, though the 'Bank of Seth' got depleted somewhat! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 October 2013, 15:09:50
Bled some new brake fluid into the 3.2.

2.6 Went through it's MOT and now has new alternator fitted (VX refurbed one) courtesy of the local garage.

Slapped the removed battery removed from the 2.6 onto the Dead DTi (looking very stripped inside), turned the key - after pushing the clocks back into place! - watched the glow plug light go out and turned the key and it started immediately!!!  :o Even sounded good without an air box and filter!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 October 2013, 20:16:42
Pressed new rearward wishbone bushes in.


...gets dark quick these days doesn't it. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 October 2013, 13:21:03
Tried but failed to remove the autobox level plug on the 2.6, gave up before I rounded it off.  >:(

Sprayed white grease on all the door, boot and bonnet hinges, check straps and battery terminals. slapped some grease on the brake pipes and bonnet shut. used up old tins of WD40 / Plusgas by soaking the rear adjusters multiple times.

Got the Handbrake cable to do on Mrs VXL's estate this afternoon, using a genuine one this time as the pattern one stretches better than an elastic band.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 October 2013, 14:26:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 October 2013, 13:21:03
Tried but failed to remove the autobox level plug on the 2.6, gave up before I rounded it off.  >:(

Sprayed white grease on all the door, boot and bonnet hinges, check straps and battery terminals. slapped some grease on the brake pipes and bonnet shut. used up old tins of WD40 / Plusgas by soaking the rear adjusters multiple times.

Got the Handbrake cable to do on Mrs VXL's estate this afternoon, using a genuine one this time as the pattern one stretches better than an elastic band.

I have had to use percussion assistance in the past. A sharp tap on the head (bolt not yours) may just help. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 October 2013, 14:47:06
Jet washed the oil off as much of the bottom of the engine as I could reach. Hopefully, that will allow me to confirm that it's the dipstick tube that's leaking. Noticed that the header tank has some worrying cracks around the filler neck. Must get a new one.

Replaced all 3 wiper blades.

Cleaned and Rain-Xed the windows.

Hoovered the inside, and gave the interior a minuscule valet.

Removed some of the junk from the boot.

Bored with cars now, so I have got a beer. Today looks much better!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 26 October 2013, 17:05:51
Changed the exhaust rear section on our VW Caddy van 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 October 2013, 17:36:50
Drove from Bracknell to Gorran Haven; about 250 miles down the M4->M5->A30 and Cornish country lanes..

About 10 miles from destination the gearbox thumped out of drive and back in again, and again once more a few hundred yards from the house.. oh dear!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 October 2013, 17:38:59
Is that the mortgage worrying BMW slush box or the 50 quid Omega one :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 October 2013, 17:42:31
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 October 2013, 17:38:59
Is that the mortgage worrying BMW slush box or the 50 quid Omega one :-\

The £50 Omega one ;D The mortgage worrying BMW is still stranded on the drive at home..

I am not having much luck with cars lately!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 October 2013, 17:56:10
Power steering fluid change on Mrs VXL's estate, along with O/S droplink and adjustment of the handbrake with the few remaining threads (as I left the new GM cable at home  ::) )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 October 2013, 18:59:08
Worry about it on Tuesday :y gearbox or no gearbox, you won't be going anywhere before then ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 October 2013, 15:28:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 October 2013, 18:59:08
Worry about it on Tuesday :y gearbox or no gearbox, you won't be going anywhere before then ::)

;D Good point.. actually the weather has been OK so far today: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=118881

As long as we don't have to go home on a low loader it's all good :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 October 2013, 18:39:48
Think of the fuel that'll save ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 October 2013, 18:47:21
Cleaned the inside, washed and polished the outside...

Yes I probably am nuts, but anything tonight throws at it should just bounce off :y

Also confirmed that the contents of my drivers footwell is coolant >:( so a new matrix to add to the shopping list... wondering if I should preventatively do the oil cooler at the same time as the thermostat  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 27 October 2013, 20:13:23
Nothing. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 27 October 2013, 20:25:16
nothing :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 October 2013, 20:26:46
Can't you two read ? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 October 2013, 21:05:47
had miggy come in this lunchtime--owner said he had a handling problem---d/side front tyre was flat ??? checked tyre--inside edge worn through to steel bands  :o ---took wheel off and put on a spare(got a few) checked other side--worn the same-so again fitted another spare---he getting new tyres in morning-so that is fine----got into my workshop did camber and tracking for him---he went off a happy bunny---turns out camber was fine-tracking 1.5degrees toe out  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 27 October 2013, 21:19:24
finally prepared a color that will fade in longer time , looks better and not too distant from the original :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 October 2013, 15:00:37
New windscreen fitted :y managed not to rain for it...
 Old one was a bit of pig to remove though, kept snapping the wire :-\

Had some more goodies turn up in the post too, so all in all a reasonable day ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 October 2013, 15:51:30
Ordered 2 new Michelins for the rear of the 2.6, down to 2mm , have done 25,000 miles on these so not too bad, fronts still have 4mm..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 October 2013, 16:41:17
Quote from: symes on 27 October 2013, 21:05:47
had miggy come in this lunchtime--owner said he had a handling problem---d/side front tyre was flat ??? checked tyre--inside edge worn through to steel bands  :o ---took wheel off and put on a spare(got a few) checked other side--worn the same-so again fitted another spare---he getting new tyres in morning-so that is fine----got into my workshop did camber and tracking for him---he went off a happy bunny---turns out camber was fine-tracking 1.5degrees toe out  :o

What value was the camber?

Tracking cant cause tyre wear like that  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 29 October 2013, 12:40:06
Well after a few days away in Yorkshire the 2.2 estate was looking pretty mucky!! So had the Polish valeter round all the interior cleaned & body washed & hand polished 20 notes now looks like new again...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 October 2013, 19:08:20
Surprisingly, managed to drive it to Sheffield and back without any warning lights (except the ABS/TC, obviously), which is a vast improvement on last time I drove it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 29 October 2013, 20:28:26
Washed and cleaned for the first time in ages. Hoped to polish and maybe wax tomorrow but I think it's due to rain.
Worryingly I found that the bottom of the drivers door pocket was wet. It wasn't too bad, though some docs were quite wet, so I'm guessing it was due to me washing it. Hasn't happened before though, which is odd. Guess the doorcard will have to come off  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 29 October 2013, 20:35:17
Quote from: Fuse18 on 28 October 2013, 16:41:17
Quote from: symes on 27 October 2013, 21:05:47
had miggy come in this lunchtime--owner said he had a handling problem---d/side front tyre was flat ??? checked tyre--inside edge worn through to steel bands  :o ---took wheel off and put on a spare(got a few) checked other side--worn the same-so again fitted another spare---he getting new tyres in morning-so that is fine----got into my workshop did camber and tracking for him---he went off a happy bunny---turns out camber was fine-tracking 1.5degrees toe out  :o

What value was the camber?

Tracking cant cause tyre wear like that  :y
he had tyres and tracking/camber done today--someplace near bicester--seeing him weekend so will know more then--
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 October 2013, 21:58:46
Quote from: Fuse18 on 28 October 2013, 16:41:17

What value was the camber?

Tracking cant cause tyre wear like that  :y

Depends how far it out it is! Mine had camber settings of -1.2 degrees; but 6mm of toe-in on one side, and 13mm on the other. That killed a new tyre in under 6000 miles. Drove appallingly too. It looked like some cretin had simply fitted the new trackrod and called the job done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:07
Quote from: Nick W on 29 October 2013, 21:58:46
Quote from: Fuse18 on 28 October 2013, 16:41:17

What value was the camber?

Tracking cant cause tyre wear like that  :y

Depends how far it out it is! Mine had camber settings of -1.2 degrees; but 6mm of toe-in on one side, and 13mm on the other. That killed a new tyre in under 6000 miles. Drove appallingly too. It looked like some cretin had simply fitted the new trackrod and called the job done.
It would wear the tyres, but more evenly if it was tracking. Shoulder wear has to be camber (or something causing camber to go massively out dynamically)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:51
Lost my rag with retards. Rear tyres took the brunt.

What is it with people now?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:42:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:51
Lost my rag with retards. Rear tyres took the brunt.

What is it with people now?

Not BP again? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 October 2013, 11:48:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:42:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:51
Lost my rag with retards. Rear tyres took the brunt.

What is it with people now?

Not BP again? ::)

Somewhere in Reading I suspect  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:49:57
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:42:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:51
Lost my rag with retards. Rear tyres took the brunt.

What is it with people now?

Not BP again? ::)
No, I was quite calm there today. Although the pillock forgot, and did ask if I wanted coffee, so got the usual rant...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:50:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 October 2013, 11:48:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:42:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:51
Lost my rag with retards. Rear tyres took the brunt.

What is it with people now?

Not BP again? ::)

Somewhere in Reading I suspect  :-X

Fancy going to Reading, and expecting to leave with tread on your tyres! (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/doh.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:53:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 October 2013, 11:48:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:42:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:51
Lost my rag with retards. Rear tyres took the brunt.

What is it with people now?

Not BP again? ::)

Somewhere in Reading I suspect  :-X
You have insider info. I needed a local boy to rant at, and you're the only Readingite I know :P

Even once I got here and parked up, it took an hour to find the bloody server  >:(

//TB storms off to burst a blood vessel, muttering about traffic, Reading, retards, and just generally cursing
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:55:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:50:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 October 2013, 11:48:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 October 2013, 11:42:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 11:32:51
Lost my rag with retards. Rear tyres took the brunt.

What is it with people now?

Not BP again? ::)

Somewhere in Reading I suspect  :-X

Fancy going to Reading, and expecting to leave with tread on your tyres! (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/doh.gif)
Silly me, I should know better.

Still, at least nowadays I don't have to turn off TC to show my utter disgrace to local 'tards, as its perfectly capable of turning itself off at the moment...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 October 2013, 13:44:00
Retards.... People who go to Reading? ::)


Avoid, the place is a nightmare.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 October 2013, 13:48:05
Had 2 new Michelins fitted on the rear of the 2.6...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 October 2013, 19:08:43
Taxed it on line on Saterday, tax disc arrived today. £270 ffs!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 November 2013, 15:07:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 October 2013, 19:08:43
Taxed it on line on Saterday, tax disc arrived today. £270 ffs!

Oh, that reminds me. Have to SORN the Westfield. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 November 2013, 16:19:53
Refitted the TD ign switch with new tumblers, now working like new. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 November 2013, 16:45:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 October 2013, 19:08:43
Taxed it on line on Saterday, tax disc arrived today. £270 ffs!

£175 for my Insignia ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 November 2013, 17:03:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 October 2013, 19:08:43
Taxed it on line on Saterday, tax disc arrived today. £270 ffs!

Ouch!  :o

I'll be going for the 6 months option end of November think it's around £153  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2013, 17:29:06
Sat on the M25 for several hours  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 01 November 2013, 19:30:44
oil change and fitted new foglight units. just about to go out and sort a squeaky aux belt and then re-tap bolt holes in cylinder heads ready for rebuild
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 November 2013, 20:11:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 November 2013, 17:29:06
Sat on the M25 for several hours  >:(

It's all for you ya know. I'm just glad I've been replaced as the star of the "Truman show"

You impressed the producers. Well done. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 November 2013, 20:47:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 November 2013, 20:11:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 November 2013, 17:29:06
Sat on the M25 for several hours  >:(

It's all for you ya know. I'm just glad I've been replaced as the star of the "Truman show"

You impressed the producers. Well done. :y
Just stand here and hold this for a minute... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 November 2013, 16:04:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 November 2013, 17:29:06
Sat on the M25 for several hours  >:(

 Its not '....in your car' its '....to your car'. In fact please don't tell us what you did 'in your car' while parked. :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 02 November 2013, 16:26:36
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 October 2013, 20:26:46
Can't you two read ? ;D
no  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 November 2013, 17:00:09
Fitted the new expansion tank before I left work. Noticed a water leak when I got home, so had to
replace the spring clip that wasn't gripping properly with a jubilee clip that does.
Sorted an air leak on a mates Capri.
Soldered a new end onto my booster lead.
Looked at the new window seals for Deb's 1300, and ran out of enthusiasm. Went to the pub.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 02 November 2013, 18:37:45
Replaced the number plate bulb and collected a nice new MOT 8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 November 2013, 18:42:06
Quote from: RobG on 02 November 2013, 18:37:45
Replaced the number plate bulb and collected a nice new MOT 8) :y

Well done Rob. Why did I ever doubt it? ::) :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 02 November 2013, 18:58:54
Quote from: Shackeng on 02 November 2013, 18:42:06
Quote from: RobG on 02 November 2013, 18:37:45
Replaced the number plate bulb and collected a nice new MOT 8) :y

Well done Rob. Why did I ever doubt it? ::) :y :y :y
;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 November 2013, 19:28:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....
And... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:30:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:28:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....
And... ::)

...lit the cave? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 November 2013, 19:42:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:30:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:28:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....
And... ::)
...lit the cave? :-\
He's obviously dropped the bulb in the dark and had to go back to helfrods to get another ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:45:25
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:42:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:30:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:28:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....
And... ::)
...lit the cave? :-\
He's obviously dropped the bulb in the dark and had to go back to helfrods to get another ;D
Waiting advise on fitting maybe?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 November 2013, 19:55:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:45:25
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:42:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:30:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:28:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....
And... ::)
...lit the cave? :-\
He's obviously dropped the bulb in the dark and had to go back to helfrods to get another ;D
Waiting advise on fitting maybe?
Possibly :-\ depends how the old one was removed I guess...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 20:25:38
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:55:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:45:25
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:42:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 November 2013, 19:30:42
Quote from: ex taxi al on 02 November 2013, 19:28:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....
And... ::)
...lit the cave? :-\
He's obviously dropped the bulb in the dark and had to go back to helfrods to get another ;D
Waiting advise on fitting maybe?
Possibly :-\ depends how the old one was removed I guess...
Simple then, fitting is the reversal of removal, for the cave men among us. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 November 2013, 20:39:23
Aye :y

I hope he doesn't forget, the suspense is worse than a Hollyoaks cliffhanger ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 November 2013, 21:29:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....

Placed new headlight bulb safely in glove compartment, as pishing down.....                                                                                     :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 November 2013, 23:01:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 21:29:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....

Placed new headlight bulb safely in glove compartment, as pishing down.....                                                                                     :P
Yet another cliff hanger... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 November 2013, 09:54:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 02 November 2013, 16:04:37
In fact please don't tell us what you did 'in your car' while parked. :D :D :D
Frak all. Neither O2 or Voda would provide me with an internet connection.

So, just me, alone with my thoughts. Which, TBH, was quite refreshing/enlightening  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2013, 12:01:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2013, 09:54:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 02 November 2013, 16:04:37
In fact please don't tell us what you did 'in your car' while parked. :D :D :D
Frak all. Neither O2 or Voda would provide me with an internet connection.

So, just me, alone with my thoughts. Which, TBH, was quite disturbing/worrying  :-[
:o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2013, 13:13:30
Owned it for longer than Thames Valley...

TVP 1/9/04 - 5/3/09, 97k
Me 5/3/09 -... 256k

Ok that actually happened in September, but I have only just realised ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 November 2013, 14:06:06
Blew the tyres up on 3 Omegas - Must get an electric pump  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2013, 14:35:35
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 November 2013, 14:06:06
Blew the tyres up on 3 Omegas - Must get an electric pump  ;D
I'm surprised you still have the energy to type ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 03 November 2013, 15:16:41
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 November 2013, 14:35:35
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 November 2013, 14:06:06
Blew the tyres up on 3 Omegas - Must get an electric pump  ;D
I'm surprised you still have the energy to type ;D
You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g_GeQR8fJo)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 November 2013, 17:01:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 21:29:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 November 2013, 18:11:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 01 November 2013, 17:48:36
Removed blown headlight bulb....

Bought a new headlight bulb.....

Placed new headlight bulb safely in glove compartment, as pishing down.....                                                                                     :P

Fitted new headlight bulb..... Which turned out to be a new foglight bulb.  :-[  Hoofed it to Hellfrauds.......  ::)

Fitted new headlight bulb.....   :D :D :D  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2013, 17:31:20
Woohoo ;D at last :D

Of to the pub for a pint or two of Rekordelig to celebrate 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 November 2013, 19:21:40
Drove it to Croydon and bought another car. Now got 4 cars and an unhappy swmbo. ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 November 2013, 19:56:12
Quote from: Albitz on 03 November 2013, 19:21:40
Drove it to Croydon and bought another car. Now got 4 cars and an unhappy swmbo. ;D ;D

You didn't buy the Chevette HSR 2.3 then  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 November 2013, 20:18:55
Unfortunately not.Wife hated the first one,so wouldn't let me rob a bank to buy another one. ;D
I bought a 1990 Mercedes 190 D 2.5 manual. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 November 2013, 20:25:16
Quote from: Albitz on 03 November 2013, 20:18:55
Unfortunately not.Wife hated the first one,so wouldn't let me rob a bank to buy another one. ;D
I bought a 1990 Mercedes 190 D 2.5 manual. :)

There was a HSR on the bay , lost count of how many 1000's it went for  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 November 2013, 20:50:27
Thers an HS on there a the moment only 32 of 400 left on the road. Only 50 HSR,s were made,so probably hardly any of those left at all now.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200980566313?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 November 2013, 20:54:42
Thats the one  :y Nice bit of kit for a sunday afternoon stroll in  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 November 2013, 21:00:42
With the dellorto carbs and tubular manifold etc. it should be around 180bhp,which in a car weighing no more than a ton,means its pretty rapid,and also has plenty of torque as its not a little screamer engine. Mine was the same spec,and there was very little that could get anywhere near it. ;)
If I were a rich men,I would buy that if only for sentimental reasons. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 November 2013, 21:41:20
Quote from: Albitz on 03 November 2013, 21:00:42
With the dellorto carbs and tubular manifold etc. it should be around 180bhp,which in a car weighing no more than a ton,means its pretty rapid,and also has plenty of torque as its not a little screamer engine. Mine was the same spec,and there was very little that could get anywhere near it. ;)
If I were a rich men,I would buy that if only for sentimental reasons. :)

I guess £10k is a fair price for that  :) Convincing someone it is mite be a little more difficult  :( :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 03 November 2013, 22:28:59
Sold mine for £2300 when it was 4 years old.We live and learn. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2013, 23:49:03
Quote from: Albitz on 03 November 2013, 22:28:59
Sold mine for £2300 when it was 4 years old.We live and learn. ::)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Chevette

About £800 more than a new one  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 November 2013, 00:01:05
Accidentally made someone jump out their skin in a car park, Started the Omega up and Accidentally my foot slipped while reaching for something onto the accelerator. Well you can guess the rest... Screams. Some people are frightened of the most unusual things.  ::) :-X ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 November 2013, 00:08:29
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 November 2013, 23:49:03
Quote from: Albitz on 03 November 2013, 22:28:59
Sold mine for £2300 when it was 4 years old.We live and learn. ::)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Chevette

About £800 more than a new one  ::)

A basic 1256 presumably ? From memory,the HS was £6105 new. I paid £5000 for mine when it was just under 6 months old.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2013, 00:10:30
45% depreciation for a rusty shovit isn't to be sniffed at then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 04 November 2013, 10:17:27
Tbh it should have been worth quite a bit more,but It was getting a bit tatty here & there as the build quality was crap and I thrashed it mercilessly daily,and on one occasion put it in a ditch and did a lot of damage. Cost me over £1000 to get it fixed,which was a lot of money in 1980. So,it wasn't a pristine example when I was finished with it. ;)
The fun factor was well worth the money spend and lost though. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 November 2013, 11:07:48
Driven it to another shithole, to rebuild yet another shitty DNS server.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 November 2013, 13:50:18
Maybe put my last ten quid in the Vectra  ::) Now onto MV6 ownership hopefully  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2013, 21:19:16
Changed the thermostat finally  ::)

Yet another excellent guide, thanks to Daz and TB :y have a couple, or three, of things to suggest for it though...

1. Should have a NWS, The videos contain actual Rick Ghastley :o had forgotten about Dazzles love of all things pink ;D

2. The Bastid bolt was a piece of piss. The Tuesday hose clip wasn't  >:(

3. No suggestion of how many bits the thermostat/transfer pipe can come out in...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20131110_171223_zpsd103a3e8.jpg)

Cleaned the breathers out whilst at it, as the bridge was just starting to show signs of sooting up, pipes still nice and clean, and throttle body degunged too 8)

Swapped the two electric water pumps around so the radiator should now behave as it should. Ran upto temp find, temp gauge now goes above 75° so I have heating. Reconnected the vac pipe from the front multiram, so all in all, the fuel economy should improve, and I won't freeze ;D

Heater matrix can wait, pipe joints seem dry, so looking like it will need a new one :-\
Another positive find was that the Oil Cooler plate and Coolant Bridge joints are all dry :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 November 2013, 21:55:58
Av it! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2013, 22:19:37
After 257k I wasn't really expecting it to fall out ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 November 2013, 08:59:03
And this is why I'm still putting mine off... ;D

All I did yesterday was fill it, stick it through the car wash and drive it from Bracknell to Solihull, to West Heath hospital, Birmingham, back to Solihull and then back to Bracknell. Made it back with just enough fuel to do a commute run today..

Still stinks of burning oil. So that hasn't magically fixed itself yet.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 November 2013, 11:30:54
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 November 2013, 08:59:03
And this is why I'm still putting mine off... ;D

All I did yesterday was fill it, stick it through the car wash and drive it from Bracknell to Solihull, to West Heath hospital, Birmingham, back to Solihull and then back to Bracknell. Made it back with just enough fuel to do a commute run today..

Still stinks of burning oil. So that hasn't magically fixed itself yet.. ;D

Ever the optimist. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 November 2013, 12:32:49
It takes a while to burn six litres of oil one drop at a time ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2013, 18:40:34
Quote from: ex taxi al on 11 November 2013, 12:32:49
It takes a while to burn six litres of oil one drop at a time ::)
Ah, so the smell of oil on mine isn't a leak, but a bit of spilt oil? Excellent :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 November 2013, 19:31:08
 ;D mine still smills of wd40 from the breather clean ::)

Heater and temp gauge both working as expected, and no Coolant warning on the MID, so guessing it's not leaking :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 11 November 2013, 22:00:21
Found that I have a P0420 code  :(

What puzzles me is that I don't have the spanner light as a consequence :-\ (and it does have a bulb fitted so there  :P)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 November 2013, 22:17:08
Historical  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 11 November 2013, 22:26:05
I'll clear it then & tell it not to come back ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 November 2013, 22:27:41
Can see that happening  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 11 November 2013, 22:36:51
Quote from: ex taxi al on 11 November 2013, 22:27:41
Can see that happening  :D ;D
So long as the light stays off for the MOT I won't worry too much. I think it might be triggered by running on different fuel when we went on holiday so imagine it shouldn't happen again before the next MOT :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 November 2013, 23:15:04
Quote from: Andy H on 11 November 2013, 22:36:51
Quote from: ex taxi al on 11 November 2013, 22:27:41
Can see that happening  :D ;D
So long as the light stays off for the MOT I won't worry too much. I think it might be triggered by running on different fuel when we went on holiday so imagine it shouldn't happen again before the next MOT :-\

EML won't matter for Mot as long as emission limits are met :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 12 November 2013, 05:25:43
Manual gearbox swap yestrday. At gearing I kept on hearing some strong creacking noise when gearing. Now it seems to be good. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 November 2013, 14:52:14
Removed 2 black marks acquired in supermarket car park  >:( Removed half a bag of leaves from the scuttle and got angle grinder out on a repair job  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 12 November 2013, 15:42:55
Acquired my first supermarket scratch. Not worth making a song and dance about, it's only a car. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2013, 19:24:10
Quote from: Andy H on 11 November 2013, 22:00:21
Found that I have a P0420 code  :(

What puzzles me is that I don't have the spanner light as a consequence :-\ (and it does have a bulb fitted so there  :P)
It doesnt bring the light on until a further threshold, beyond that needed to register a code. It will do soon though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 November 2013, 21:33:44
Had the rear passenger side tyre repaired after picking up a puncture from a hawthorn type piece of wood, Most likely from all these bloody farmers cutting their hedges around their fields and leaving the mess on our roads. Wonder how many tyres get damaged this way!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 12 November 2013, 21:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2013, 19:24:10
Quote from: Andy H on 11 November 2013, 22:00:21
Found that I have a P0420 code  :(

What puzzles me is that I don't have the spanner light as a consequence :-\ (and it does have a bulb fitted so there  :P)
It doesnt bring the light on until a further threshold, beyond that needed to register a code. It will do soon though.
Bugger. Time to buy some threaded bosses & plugs for the lambda sensor relocation then. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 November 2013, 08:13:06
Quote from: Andy H on 12 November 2013, 21:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2013, 19:24:10
Quote from: Andy H on 11 November 2013, 22:00:21
Found that I have a P0420 code  :(

What puzzles me is that I don't have the spanner light as a consequence :-\ (and it does have a bulb fitted so there  :P)
It doesnt bring the light on until a further threshold, beyond that needed to register a code. It will do soon though.
Bugger. Time to buy some threaded bosses & plugs for the lambda sensor relocation then. :(

Time for Plasma Cutter  :-* £80 a day to hire from HSS hire  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 November 2013, 16:29:10
Why hire when you can buy...  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 November 2013, 16:46:47
Quote from: Fuse18 on 13 November 2013, 16:29:10
Why hire when you can buy...  ;D :y

Or watch  :o  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 November 2013, 17:14:47
Replaced the air filter which had been in for for some 20,000 miles. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 13 November 2013, 18:04:01
Gave the mig a bit of tlc as it's been sat since the 1st of November. Cleaned sills and inner arches and given a good few coats of waxoyl. Replaced the other door bush so no more clicking. Gave it a good wash with some meguires gold class shampoo. Had the wheels off to give the brakes a clean with some wynns brake cleaner as I had a little squeak occasionally when braking. Short drive later everything lovely.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2013, 18:38:22
Must be the cold weather, as the Bullet was particularly eager to get me to work this morning...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 14 November 2013, 12:37:44
Swapped tyres for winters today, expecting some snow tomorrow. She drives relly smooth, without vibration on steering wheel since the tyres were balanced (I really hope this will not cause another tyre thread)  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 November 2013, 13:21:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2013, 18:38:22
Must be the cold weather, as the Bullet was particularly eager to get me to work this morning...

Ah the wonders of dense cold air
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 November 2013, 13:45:32
Painted it with a brush  :P All sealed up for winter now ...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2013, 13:46:00
Quote from: Fuse18 on 14 November 2013, 13:21:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2013, 18:38:22
Must be the cold weather, as the Bullet was particularly eager to get me to work this morning...

Ah the wonders of dense cold air

Yep. Arrives about the same time as a layer of slippery salt on the roads. What fun! :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: darrenfos on 14 November 2013, 18:27:48
washed in meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax, then autoglym hd wax ready for winter. cant beat either product tried them all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 14 November 2013, 18:52:51
SORN'ed the mig today until the new year.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 November 2013, 14:00:41
V6 valeted & new set of wiper blades fitted, used Halfords ones again ( set28)...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 November 2013, 14:08:44
3.2 MOT'd  :y
2.6 oil and filter changed and rear back box adjusted slightly.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2013, 14:11:00
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 November 2013, 14:00:41
V6 valeted & new set of wiper blades fitted, used Halfords ones again ( set28)...

They are shite, I've had 2 pairs myself on both 2.2 and 3.2, fine for a month or two, but they are very loud, each time they change direction "CRACK"

Switched to Bosch ones, also on Halfrauds trade, they feel far superior in terms of build. Also super silent, time will tell but going by here, they last a lot longer. Not the crappy 3 months or so Halfrauds own stock did.

Still ok on price, think they were £11 on trade, compared to £19 retail 

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 November 2013, 16:18:58
Mine were perfect fitted them in January 2011, this week noticed they were leaving small streaks so replaced , if they were "shite" I would not have used them again !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2013, 21:54:12
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 November 2013, 16:18:58
Mine were perfect fitted them in January 2011, this week noticed they were leaving small streaks so replaced , if they were "shite" I would not have used them again !!

Must not use them much then  :-\ as they are shite for me barely last a few months! I know I am not alone here either, I'd never buy them again nor will I recommend them to anyone. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2013, 22:00:06
Quote from: tunnie on 15 November 2013, 21:54:12
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 November 2013, 16:18:58
Mine were perfect fitted them in January 2011, this week noticed they were leaving small streaks so replaced , if they were "shite" I would not have used them again !!

Must not use them much then  :-\ as they are shite for me barely last a few months! I know I am not alone here either, I'd never buy them again nor will I recommend them to anyone.

Even on trade too, at around £7 or so I got them for. Still not worth it. Have to see how well Bosch ones last
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 November 2013, 22:26:51
Once again , THEY WERE PERFECT driven 32,000 miles with no problems , funny enough if it rains I turn them on!!  What  a stupid comment can't use them much .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2013, 22:29:13
Sorry? Did not hear that, can you shout next time  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 November 2013, 23:06:10
Just ordered 2 new Michelins from black circles, £92.00 cheaper than what  I paid for the 2 I bought a couple of weeks ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: wonder_n on 15 November 2013, 23:15:49
Put it on blocks, prepping to change fuel pump. Disappointed, no pump access plate for me. Down with the tank. 140,000 miles/225000km riding on vapors finally caught up.  :o  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 November 2013, 23:55:29
Quote from: wonder_n on 15 November 2013, 23:15:49
Put it on blocks, prepping to change fuel pump. Disappointed, no pump access plate for me. Down with the tank. 140,000 miles/225000km riding on vapors finally caught up.  :o  ::)
Howdya figure that :-\ lift the trunk carpet, right hand side halfway towards the seat :y about 8"diameter, secured by four screws...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 November 2013, 09:04:28
Quote from: tunnie on 15 November 2013, 14:11:00
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 November 2013, 14:00:41
V6 valeted & new set of wiper blades fitted, used Halfords ones again ( set28)...

They are shite, I've had 2 pairs myself on both 2.2 and 3.2, fine for a month or two, but they are very loud, each time they change direction "CRACK"

Switched to Bosch ones, also on Halfrauds trade, they feel far superior in terms of build. Also super silent, time will tell but going by here, they last a lot longer. Not the crappy 3 months or so Halfrauds own stock did.



Still ok on price, think they were £11 on trade, compared to £19
 

only ever used GM ones. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 16 November 2013, 09:40:13
Last night was sat at traffic lights-WALLOP--Renault clit mounted my miggy >:(  got tiny dent in bumper-clit a bit of a mess -bumper/plate needed--glad i got tow bar ;D poor girl who was driving clit was in tears-my anger went in seconds--that'll learn her  :y
made me well late getting home-but at least miggy is fine and no one hurt :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2013, 12:07:25
Glad all ok :) those tow bars are about the only defence our life experienced cars have...

You have to watch those little french numbers though... they get quite frisky around full moons ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 November 2013, 15:02:44
New crank sensor......  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 November 2013, 18:23:54
Put the winter tyres on it.. noticed the front brake pads are a gnats hoojit away from metal, better add that to the list..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 16 November 2013, 18:26:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 November 2013, 18:23:54
Put the winter tyres on it.. noticed the front brake pads are a gnats hoojit away from metal, better add that to the list..
surprised you didnt get---brake pads  come up on display :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 November 2013, 18:38:07
Quote from: symes on 16 November 2013, 18:26:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 November 2013, 18:23:54
Put the winter tyres on it.. noticed the front brake pads are a gnats hoojit away from metal, better add that to the list..
surprised you didnt get---brake pads  come up on display :-\

I do  :-[ but only intermittently and not every journey, so I just assumed it was a wiring fault..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 16 November 2013, 18:40:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 November 2013, 18:38:07
Quote from: symes on 16 November 2013, 18:26:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 November 2013, 18:23:54
Put the winter tyres on it.. noticed the front brake pads are a gnats hoojit away from metal, better add that to the list..
surprised you didnt get---brake pads  come up on display :-\

I do  :-[ but only intermittently and not every journey, so I just assumed it was a wiring fault..
well lucky you found out then eh mate :y :y could have been nasty -going out and no brakes
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 November 2013, 18:48:11
Filled it with more spares  :o Cant get in the boot anymore its full  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2013, 19:10:43
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 November 2013, 18:23:54
Put the winter tyres on it.. noticed the front brake pads are a gnats hoojit away from metal, better add that to the list..

It's no good just writing it down. ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 November 2013, 19:16:02
Put 17" back on, and fitted a new set of pads on front. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: wonder_n on 16 November 2013, 19:28:49
Quote from: ex taxi al on 15 November 2013, 23:55:29
Quote from: wonder_n on 15 November 2013, 23:15:49
Put it on blocks, prepping to change fuel pump. Disappointed, no pump access plate for me. Down with the tank. 140,000 miles/225000km riding on vapors finally caught up.  :o  ::)
Howdya figure that :-\ lift the trunk carpet, right hand side halfway towards the seat :y about 8"diameter, secured by four screws...
I saw a post in this forum about that very issue. Went to the trunk, lifted the carpet, scraped sound deadener from the circular area and no screws. However, before I put the tank back there will be a access hole cut.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2013, 19:36:29
Sounds like someone has BTF out of the boot floor :-\

Not fitted with sound deadening there... It's an integral part of the carpet at best...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 16 November 2013, 20:21:14
Quote from: wonder_n on 16 November 2013, 19:28:49
Quote from: ex taxi al on 15 November 2013, 23:55:29
Quote from: wonder_n on 15 November 2013, 23:15:49
Put it on blocks, prepping to change fuel pump. Disappointed, no pump access plate for me. Down with the tank. 140,000 miles/225000km riding on vapors finally caught up.  :o  ::)
Howdya figure that :-\ lift the trunk carpet, right hand side halfway towards the seat :y about 8"diameter, secured by four screws...
I saw a post in this forum about that very issue. Went to the trunk, lifted the carpet, scraped sound deadener from the circular area and no screws. However, before I put the tank back there will be a access hole cut.  :y
Maybe the access was deleted to meet Federal/state regulations :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2013, 22:30:15
Shells are universal, 6 types lhd/rhd, saloon/estate, with/without sunroof :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 November 2013, 22:51:32
Quote from: ex taxi al on 15 November 2013, 23:55:29
Quote from: wonder_n on 15 November 2013, 23:15:49
Put it on blocks, prepping to change fuel pump. Disappointed, no pump access plate for me. Down with the tank. 140,000 miles/225000km riding on vapors finally caught up.  :o  ::)
Howdya figure that :-\ lift the trunk carpet, right hand side halfway towards the seat :y about 8"diameter, secured by four screws...

Fine bit of cultural sensitivity there Al!!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 17 November 2013, 10:35:04
Replaced this :'(
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050138_zps3f5ca161.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050138_zps3f5ca161.jpg.html)

With this :) :)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050133_zpsde72059a.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050133_zpsde72059a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 November 2013, 11:14:10
Quote from: RobG on 17 November 2013, 10:35:04
Replaced this :'(
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050138_zps3f5ca161.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050138_zps3f5ca161.jpg.html)

With this :) :)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050133_zpsde72059a.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050133_zpsde72059a.jpg.html)

I see now why you decided not to fit 2nd Hand!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 17 November 2013, 11:31:17
Quote
I see now why you decided not to fit 2nd Hand!
Where petrol is concerned, definitely not worth it Chris :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 November 2013, 12:35:27
Agreed, should I be checking mine? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 17 November 2013, 13:32:40
Quote from: Shackeng on 17 November 2013, 12:35:27
Agreed, should I be checking mine? ???
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=119252.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 November 2013, 13:49:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 16 November 2013, 09:04:28
Quote from: tunnie on 15 November 2013, 14:11:00
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 November 2013, 14:00:41
V6 valeted & new set of wiper blades fitted, used Halfords ones again ( set28)...

They are shite, I've had 2 pairs myself on both 2.2 and 3.2, fine for a month or two, but they are very loud, each time they change direction "CRACK"

Switched to Bosch ones, also on Halfrauds trade, they feel far superior in terms of build. Also super silent, time will tell but going by here, they last a lot longer. Not the crappy 3 months or so Halfrauds own stock did.



Still ok on price, think they were £11 on trade, compared to £19
 

only ever used GM ones. :y


Used to use them, but silly prices now even on trade :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: m0rmh on 17 November 2013, 15:19:45
Cleaned out the drain under the pollen filter, and tried to find TC fault,  just about to bin the power sounder, and then going to twydle my thumbs till the cam belt kit turns up, so guess what I'm going to be doing next weekend
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 November 2013, 16:14:55
Just put the alloys back on the 2.6 after being refurbed , very pleased with the result ... 2.2 will be done next.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 November 2013, 16:28:36
Drained half a pint of oil from plug wells  :o Wondered why it was smoking  ;D New cam caskets fitted thanks to Martin  :y She sounds beautiful  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 17 November 2013, 18:02:23
Quote from: Emd on 17 November 2013, 16:28:36
Drained half a pint of oil from plug wells  :o Wondered why it was smoking  ;D New cam caskets fitted thanks to Martin  :y She sounds beautiful  :-* :-* :-*

Martin is a girlie??? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 November 2013, 18:12:31
Low Oil warning came on the display 60 miles from home, Did check the oil before setting off and it was one level below full and when I pulled over after the warning it had barely 2 levels, Checked around too see if it was leaking oil and there was not a drop anywhere or at home, By the way it doesn't smoke either, I topped it up by 1L at a garage just encase as I was a little worried, First time I've seen that warning pop up. Although it hasn't had a drop of oil since it was changed in June 2013 and a few thousand miles driven. Normal usage for a 190k car I presume  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bigbadee on 17 November 2013, 21:59:00
drove it to a wall :'( to be more accurate pulling out of my tight drive lost concentration and scraped the front arch along the wall ,needed a bit of work anyway so guess what ile be doing next weekend :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 November 2013, 08:56:22
Wondered why the heater wasn't working .. noticed the outside temperature display now reads 'F ºC' - I'm sure it was working last night when I parked up  ::)

Another job on the really long list. The list that's rapidly becoming "The list of reasons I want to replace my damn car."
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 November 2013, 14:11:59
Can drive it without eyes watering from smoking cam gaskets through the vents  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 November 2013, 14:16:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 November 2013, 08:56:22
Wondered why the heater wasn't working .. noticed the outside temperature display now reads 'F ºC' - I'm sure it was working last night when I parked

new outside temp sensor needed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 18 November 2013, 21:03:38
Randomly decided to valet the mig today for no reason. Not even using it at the moment.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 November 2013, 21:35:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 November 2013, 08:56:22
Wondered why the heater wasn't working .. noticed the outside temperature display now reads 'F ºC' - I'm sure it was working last night when I parked up  ::)

Another job on the really long list. The list that's rapidly becoming "The list of reasons I want to replace my damn car."
Drive it down here, I'll give you £50 and a lift home. Then in the spring, I'll sell it back to you for about £600 with unbroken bits attached and a fresh MoT :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 November 2013, 15:24:28
4 up trip to northampton .. what a pita that place is  :( Still the car frightened the life out grandma emd when i selected sport mode and floored it  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 November 2013, 18:59:39
Changed the plugs on Ds 3.2... 246 coilpack is a pita to get at with all the lpg paraphernalia, but got there in the end :y

Now idles smoother than a very smooth thing  8) Nice to meet you D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 November 2013, 19:23:23
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 November 2013, 18:59:39
Changed the plugs on Ds 3.2... 246 coilpack is a pita to get at with all the lpg paraphernalia, but got there in the end :y

Now idles smoother than a very smooth thing  8) Nice to meet you D :y

It's a 3.2, it cannot idle that smooth  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 November 2013, 19:24:28
Quote from: tunnie on 20 November 2013, 19:23:23
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 November 2013, 18:59:39
Changed the plugs on Ds 3.2... 246 coilpack is a pita to get at with all the lpg paraphernalia, but got there in the end :y

Now idles smoother than a very smooth thing  8) Nice to meet you D :y

It's a 3.2, it cannot idle that smooth  ;D
With 49k on the clock, it should, and does :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 November 2013, 19:28:37
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 November 2013, 19:24:28
Quote from: tunnie on 20 November 2013, 19:23:23
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 November 2013, 18:59:39
Changed the plugs on Ds 3.2... 246 coilpack is a pita to get at with all the lpg paraphernalia, but got there in the end :y

Now idles smoother than a very smooth thing  8) Nice to meet you D :y

It's a 3.2, it cannot idle that smooth  ;D
With 49k on the clock, it should, and does :y

TB's is a low miller too, still not as smooth as a 3.0  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 November 2013, 14:19:28
Went and picked up some parts from Mr Vauxhall in it  :) How dull are those new cars in the showroom !! Got some nice comments on how nice the car looked and sounded  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 November 2013, 14:27:17
Considering fitting Polly anti roll bar bushes. Can I be arsed?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 22 November 2013, 22:38:00
Although I changed the oil a few months back it was with a branded but cheapish 10w40 oil so purchased a new filter and some vauxhall 10w-40 ready for the forthcoming winter months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 November 2013, 00:35:02
Broke it.
Then fixed it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 23 November 2013, 15:47:10
Coolant warning level keeps popping up , float is ok and so is the level  :( Where's my wire snips  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 November 2013, 15:59:38
Quote from: Emd on 23 November 2013, 15:47:10
Coolant warning level keeps popping up , float is ok and so is the level  :( Where's my wire snips  ::)

New bottle? they look much better, only about £35  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: m0rmh on 23 November 2013, 16:09:26
Finally got to the problem of spanner light and TC light on all the time,  went round all wheel sensors cleaned all seemed ok,.  Lights still on !  Checked connections to main ecu looked ok,  then checked connections to abs ecu, sprayed with cleaner reffitted hey presto no lights car running fine everything works as it should  ;D 8) :y one happy chap and one happy car!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 23 November 2013, 16:19:16
It was absolutely filthy, so I gave it a wash for the first time in months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 23 November 2013, 16:58:45
Quote from: Albitz on 23 November 2013, 16:19:16
It was absolutely filthy, so I gave it a wash for the first time in months.
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We're not talking about mouths here albs, now what did you do to your car today! ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 November 2013, 20:31:38
Quote from: m0rmh on 23 November 2013, 16:09:26
Finally got to the problem of spanner light and TC light on all the time,  went round all wheel sensors cleaned all seemed ok,.  Lights still on !  Checked connections to main ecu looked ok,  then checked connections to abs ecu, sprayed with cleaner reffitted hey presto no lights car running fine everything works as it should  ;D 8) :y one happy chap and one happy car!
Nice result :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 24 November 2013, 09:32:12
Quote from: tunnie on 20 November 2013, 19:23:23
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 November 2013, 18:59:39
Changed the plugs on Ds 3.2... 246 coilpack is a pita to get at with all the lpg paraphernalia, but got there in the end :y

Now idles smoother than a very smooth thing  8) Nice to meet you D :y
:y
It's a 3.2, it cannot idle that smooth  ;D

mine ticks over smoothly since i fitted 3.0L downpipes,and put ngk plugs in.
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Post by: biggriffin on 24 November 2013, 09:35:33
Removed back seat sqaub, found two Lego men, 15 yogurt raisins,and 32p, then hovered it all out and cleaned all the leather. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 24 November 2013, 09:52:34
Got a mahoosive 100amp battery for the 2.2 wheesel, not Vauxhall but Exide with a 3 year G/tee and only £56 which i'm going to fit today. If the car ever fails to start i'll just put it in gear and drive it home on the starter motor  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2013, 13:16:16
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 November 2013, 22:26:51
Once again , THEY WERE PERFECT driven 32,000 miles with no problems , funny enough if it rains I turn them on!!  What  a stupid comment can't use them much .
Tilbo, did you find them noisy, esp when changing direction?

I'm after some new wipers, and struggling to know what to get (MV6, so dont need the shitty aero style). GM ones are getting pricy, and dont seem to last as well. Might try the Bosch supers that tunnie suggests. Currently using a year old set of Goodyears aero from Costco, but I really dont like aero wipers poor cleaning performance (though a requirement on cars with those stupid overactive rain sensors). At £7 I way try Hellfrauds own brand
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 November 2013, 13:21:34
Partially stripped and cleaned the rear seat, carpet, door card and had to bin the drivers seat back, as I would never be able to clean it properly >:(

About to have a look and see what state it's in in daylight, but will probably end up pulling the sill trim out and dismantling the door card to ensure the edges are clean :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 November 2013, 13:23:37
At last , got to the root cause of no radio reception , broken wire to the aerial connection plug  >:(
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 24 November 2013, 13:51:15
Stripped the passenger door and replaced the door solenoid. It now locks/unlocks as it should. Replaced drivers door mirror, fitted floor mats and fixed the plastic trim on back of the front passenger seat then topped the oil. Happy days :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 24 November 2013, 14:36:14
Unplugged coolant level sensor plug and shorted it with a paper clip to get rid of the annoying onscreen message. Checked fluids while I was in there.
Prepped an AMG alloy for painting and then realised, with much annoyance, that I forgot to bring the paint to work with me. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: zirk on 24 November 2013, 14:46:43
Picked up MV6 Provdrive Spoiler in back garden, moved about a foot, slipped, fell backwards into Rose Bush and hit back of head against a tree. Left spoiler where it is and went back indoors.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 24 November 2013, 14:58:31
Quote from: Albitz on 24 November 2013, 14:36:14
Unplugged coolant level sensor plug and shorted it with a paper clip to get rid of the annoying onscreen message. Checked fluids while I was in there.
Prepped an AMG alloy for painting and then realised, with much annoyance, that I forgot to bring the paint to work with me. ::)

 :-X
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Post by: jonny2112 on 24 November 2013, 15:00:28
Quote from: zirk on 24 November 2013, 14:46:43
Picked up MV6 Provdrive Spoiler in back garden, moved about a foot, slipped, fell backwards into Rose Bush and hit back of head against a tree. Left spoiler where it is and went back indoors.  >:(
Oh oh ...... is the spoiler alright? Are you okay?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: zirk on 24 November 2013, 15:07:09
Quote from: jonny2112 on 24 November 2013, 15:00:28
Quote from: zirk on 24 November 2013, 14:46:43
Picked up MV6 Provdrive Spoiler in back garden, moved about a foot, slipped, fell backwards into Rose Bush and hit back of head against a tree. Left spoiler where it is and went back indoors.  >:(
Oh oh ...... is the spoiler alright? Are you okay?

Yea, only went to move the bloody thing because I tripped over it last weekend.  ::)   
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 November 2013, 15:08:15
Be a lesson there ;D
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Post by: zirk on 24 November 2013, 15:14:34
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 November 2013, 15:08:15
Be a lesson there ;D

Yep, let sleeping Dogs Spoilers lie, actually think I must be concussed, just looked at it again through the window, its not a MV6 Spoiler its a MV6 Bumper.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 24 November 2013, 15:17:15
Quote from: zirk on 24 November 2013, 15:14:34
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 November 2013, 15:08:15
Be a lesson there ;D

Yep, let sleeping Dogs Spoilers lie, actually think I must be concussed, just looked at it again through the window, its not a MV6 Spoiler its a MV6 Bumper.  :-\
Well......don't try and fix it to the top of your tailgate then. It will look silly. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 24 November 2013, 15:21:56
Quote from: STEMO on 24 November 2013, 15:17:15
Quote from: zirk on 24 November 2013, 15:14:34
Quote from: ex taxi al on 24 November 2013, 15:08:15
Be a lesson there ;D

Yep, let sleeping Dogs Spoilers lie, actually think I must be concussed, just looked at it again through the window, its not a MV6 Spoiler its a MV6 Bumper.  :-\
Well......don't try and fix it to the top of your tailgate then. It will look silly. ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 24 November 2013, 16:16:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 November 2013, 13:16:16
Quote from: Tilbo on 15 November 2013, 22:26:51
Once again , THEY WERE PERFECT driven 32,000 miles with no problems , funny enough if it rains I turn them on!!  What  a stupid comment can't use them much .
Tilbo, did you find them noisy, esp when changing direction?

I'm after some new wipers, and struggling to know what to get (MV6, so dont need the shitty aero style). GM ones are getting pricy, and dont seem to last as well. Might try the Bosch supers that tunnie suggests. Currently using a year old set of Goodyears aero from Costco, but I really dont like aero wipers poor cleaning performance (though a requirement on cars with those stupid overactive rain sensors). At £7 I way try Hellfrauds own brand
Normally get a few sets of these. Last well over a year, clean well & very quiet
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-19-HD-Trade-Spoiler-Front-Wiper-Blades-Upgrade-Window-Windscreen-Set-New-/190920963186?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOmega&hash=item2c73c6b472#vi-desc-maincntr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 November 2013, 16:37:42
Those Halfords branded ones were silent to start within, but inside 3 months they were stupidly loud!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 November 2013, 20:05:12
Hi The Boy, I had no problems whatsoever with the Halfords wipers, as I said I fitted them at the beginning of 2011 & have only just replaced them as they had started to leave small streaks. I also have a Hyundai Terracan which I replaced with Halfords wipers the ones I took off it were Bosch & made a terrible screeching noise, according to the service records these were only 18 months old.I gave a friend a lift into work yesterday in heavy rain (in the mig ) & he remarked how good the wipers were & that he really must replace the ones on his Mazda, so yes I would recommend them they were smooth & silent on the Omega.Used set 28 for  the mig I think they were £15.99.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2013, 19:19:01
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 November 2013, 20:05:12
Hi The Boy, I had no problems whatsoever with the Halfords wipers, as I said I fitted them at the beginning of 2011 & have only just replaced them as they had started to leave small streaks. I also have a Hyundai Terracan which I replaced with Halfords wipers the ones I took off it were Bosch & made a terrible screeching noise, according to the service records these were only 18 months old.I gave a friend a lift into work yesterday in heavy rain (in the mig ) & he remarked how good the wipers were & that he really must replace the ones on his Mazda, so yes I would recommend them they were smooth & silent on the Omega.Used set 28 for  the mig I think they were £15.99.
Thanks Tilbo. They are about £7 on Halfords trade.

Did they make a slap noise when changing direction, thats a pet hate of mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 25 November 2013, 19:55:43
Hi , I had no noises from these wipers at all !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2013, 20:01:53
Quote from: Tilbo on 25 November 2013, 19:55:43
Hi , I had no noises from these wipers at all !!
In which case, for sake of £7, worth a punt :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 November 2013, 20:18:16
I've pair about 5 months old you can have for nothing  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 25 November 2013, 21:02:54
If those are the one's you were unhappy with what's the point of giving them to someone else?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 November 2013, 21:04:53
Saves binning them, I might just pop them on when he is not looking :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 November 2013, 00:54:55
Parked it at a garage in order to try this...

 http://www.burnhamgarage.co.uk/vauxhall/used-cars/628/vauxhall-insignia/  (http://www.burnhamgarage.co.uk/vauxhall/used-cars/628/vauxhall-insignia/)

Almost tempted, but lpging it looks a touch awkward, which is a shame as the test drive struggled to reach 18mpg ::)

Nice to drive, plenty of grunt for playing, but just as happy tootling... interior a bit claustrophobic, especially in the back as the windscreen view is obscured by the very supportive front seats :-\

This particular car has done 53k and has what looks like a gearbox oil leak... any one heard of significant problems with the drive train on these :-\

Overall an interesting proposition, but the mileage, leak, overdue service and base VXR spec all explain the price...
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2013, 01:21:02
Fugly things, prefer the Mundano.  :)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 November 2013, 01:55:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 November 2013, 01:21:02
Fugly things, prefer the Mundano.  :)

Come now, There are far more ugly cars out there, I even made a thread on ugly new cars awhile back,

The way cars have gone these days the Insignia kinda looks Like a mix between fun and classy in Elite/VXR spec. All the rest I'd consider dull.

Looks a nice car from the pictures that white "10" plate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 November 2013, 13:34:15
Not driven one , but sat in one didn't like it  not enough space prefer my Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 November 2013, 14:31:14
Quote from: Tilbo on 26 November 2013, 13:34:15
Not driven one , but sat in one didn't like it  not enough space prefer my Omega.
For outright performance and passenger comfort needs to be a VXR8 ::) probably more durable too...

Servie rear axle and service gearbox both came on at the second set of lights :-x
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 November 2013, 15:58:49
Agree performance wise, but in all honesty not much passes  me on my daily trips anyway, it is bad enough now trying to keep within the limits in the 2.6. I have  no points nor do I want any..I just think of the price I paid for the mig 3 years ago & it seems such a bargain performance & comfort wise & it still brightens my day driving it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2013, 16:17:59
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 November 2013, 14:31:14
Quote from: Tilbo on 26 November 2013, 13:34:15
Not driven one , but sat in one didn't like it  not enough space prefer my Omega.
For outright performance and passenger comfort needs to be a VXR8 ::) probably more durable too...

Servie rear axle and service gearbox both came on at the second set of lights :-x

Rear axle? Doesn't that just stop the back end dragging on the ground and getting even more ugly? ;)

What's to "service" there, I wonder?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 November 2013, 16:24:24
AWD setup so it does have a rear axle
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 November 2013, 16:28:22
Quote from: Fuse18 on 26 November 2013, 16:24:24
AWD setup so it does have a rear axle
And a much beefier rear subframe and suspension arms :y a must, given what happened to the rear suspension on the wwd one that got wrapped around the back of my Omega :o ended up looking like that Renault 11 thgat Roger Moore took for a spin around Gay Paris ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 November 2013, 22:53:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 26 November 2013, 14:31:14
Quote from: Tilbo on 26 November 2013, 13:34:15
Not driven one , but sat in one didn't like it  not enough space prefer my Omega.
For outright performance and passenger comfort needs to be a VXR8 ::) probably more durable too...

Servie rear axle and service gearbox both came on at the second set of lights :-x

Did they indeed. I wonder was it taken round the back, as we turned up, to have the lights turned off via tech2 in the workshop. Cheaky tinkers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 November 2013, 23:01:36
I hadn't thought of that... Wouldn't put it past them though ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2013, 23:34:30
Quote from: Fuse18 on 26 November 2013, 16:24:24
AWD setup so it does have a rear axle

Ah, that explains it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 November 2013, 23:36:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2013, 23:34:30
Quote from: Fuse18 on 26 November 2013, 16:24:24
AWD setup so it does have a rear axle
Ah, that explains it. :y
Quick. Quite a lot of low down grunt. Surprised me actually. Quite firm though, and very very ugly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2013, 23:37:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 November 2013, 23:36:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2013, 23:34:30
Quote from: Fuse18 on 26 November 2013, 16:24:24
AWD setup so it does have a rear axle
Ah, that explains it. :y
Quick. Quite a lot of low down grunt. Surprised me actually. Quite firm though, and very very ugly.

Lose any fillings on the pot-holes or does it ride OK?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 November 2013, 23:41:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2013, 23:37:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 November 2013, 23:36:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2013, 23:34:30
Quote from: Fuse18 on 26 November 2013, 16:24:24
AWD setup so it does have a rear axle
Ah, that explains it. :y
Quick. Quite a lot of low down grunt. Surprised me actually. Quite firm though, and very very ugly.

Lose any fillings on the pot-holes or does it ride OK?

Mmmm...supple firm. They've done a fair job IMO. For what its worth, but give it a week to book the dentist. 20" rims are about an inch away from the road surface. Plus it slid quite easy pulling away from a fuel fill up. Can't remember if the roads where salty, which might explain it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 November 2013, 23:45:25
Ps, the vxr sport button, or whatever it was Al pressed, makes next to no odds to the ride quality.


Oh, and the head unit, sat nav interior was really nice I thought. Bit barron, and no fake carbon, but it liked it. As Len would say, SEVEEEERN ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 November 2013, 00:02:58
On a positive note, you can't see the outside from the inside :y

As Lenny would say... I could build you a house, but I know nuffin' about under the bonnet ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 November 2013, 00:05:10
Actually, that wasn't it at all :-\

More like, I'm not a very good passenger so please don't kill scare me ;D

Very docile compared to a Vectra VXR though, still pretty king fast, the chassis/awd is a very good effort :y far beyond an XR4x4 I had many moons ago :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 November 2013, 00:17:57
Also, kids only in the back, there's naff all head room. (I'll just leave that particular door open. See if anyone walks in ;) )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 November 2013, 10:17:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 November 2013, 23:41:41
Mmmm...supple firm. They've done a fair job IMO. For what its worth, but give it a week to book the dentist. 20" rims are about an inch away from the road surface. Plus it slid quite easy pulling away from a fuel fill up. Can't remember if the roads where salty, which might explain it.

Oh, Gawd. ::) Manage to sell any false Rolex gear on the test drive?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 November 2013, 11:11:03
As Insignias go, the overall look is almost smart...

A pefect car for Sluff though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: AndyRoid on 27 November 2013, 11:19:40
Took the car for it's first service yesterday and they cleaned it inside and out, which means I saved £15 by not having to go to the Albanian car wash  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 November 2013, 13:26:32
Front drop links replaced , no more rattling  :) Good job i checked everything as front pads were really low  :o . New set put in courtesy of the boot load of spares   8) Only took me 4 hours  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 28 November 2013, 13:00:25
Replaced a radiator today and waiting for any leaks....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 November 2013, 13:43:06
Rearranged the front pads .. shimmyshammyshooo  ::) Must get some more copper slip  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 28 November 2013, 15:40:36
Went to remove the old leaking coolant transfer pipe, but first wanted to start her up as I had been told that she was getting difficult? DIFFICULT!!

At first, nothing, just turning over, so went with the 3 x glow plug activation, started to get some life, first on three then four the sometimes five......clouds of smoke every where, even coming up in the engine bay, not good, I thought.
Tried tapping the injectors to no avail, couldn't think of anything else so shut her down, it's also very cold up here in Forfar, plus the meagre light was dwindling fast, no garage to work in....... Plus I'm only here for the one day on a flying visit!
Local garage got the call to come and pick it up and see what's what. Bit of a bummer really as this has been the first real mechanical fault since I bought her.

So, all in all, not a good day for me! >:(
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:00:11
Drained and flushed the coolant system, replaced with nice fresh pink coolant. New air filter and pollen filter fitted and possibly found the fault of cold air on the drivers side, happy days :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 28 November 2013, 16:44:42
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:00:11
Drained and flushed the coolant system, replaced with nice fresh pink coolant. New air filter and pollen filter fitted and possibly found the fault of cold air on the drivers side, happy days :y
really. do tell dave.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:51:51
Quote from: The Red Baron on 28 November 2013, 16:44:42
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:00:11
Drained and flushed the coolant system, replaced with nice fresh pink coolant. New air filter and pollen filter fitted and possibly found the fault of cold air on the drivers side, happy days :y
really. do tell dave.  ;)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=119671.0

Have a look, lol. And yes I'm an idiot  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 28 November 2013, 16:56:17
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:51:51
Quote from: The Red Baron on 28 November 2013, 16:44:42
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:00:11
Drained and flushed the coolant system, replaced with nice fresh pink coolant. New air filter and pollen filter fitted and possibly found the fault of cold air on the drivers side, happy days :y
really. do tell dave.  ;)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=119671.0

Have a look, lol. And yes I'm an idiot  ::)
you twonk, what more can i say. lmfao.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 28 November 2013, 17:08:35
Parted with a fair bit of coin for some omega jobs the weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 17:38:36
Quote from: The Red Baron on 28 November 2013, 16:56:17
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:51:51
Quote from: The Red Baron on 28 November 2013, 16:44:42
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:00:11
Drained and flushed the coolant system, replaced with nice fresh pink coolant. New air filter and pollen filter fitted and possibly found the fault of cold air on the drivers side, happy days :y
really. do tell dave.  ;)

Yes I know :-X

Just can't fathom out how it goes together behind the motor ???

It's been done before I think as 1 of the security screws holding the motor was missing!

As soon as I know how it all fits together, I'll have it done :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 28 November 2013, 17:50:22
Went to fill it up with LPG on the way to work.It actually ran out as I pulled into the forecourt. Put 62p in and then the pump decided to stop working. Went inside and had a rant at the cashier who gave me the benefit of his technical expertise on the subject. "It often seems to work ok during the day,but stops when the evening draws in". ::) ;D
I told him I had been coming in there for LPG for nearly 4 years and its out of order more often than not. It might be worth mentioning to the manager that it really p1sses customers off and something should be done about it after all this time. >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 November 2013, 18:56:15
Quote from: Albitz on 28 November 2013, 17:50:22
Went to fill it up with LPG on the way to work.It actually ran out as I pulled into the forecourt. Put 62p in and then the pump decided to stop working. Went inside and had a rant at the cashier who gave me the benefit of his technical expertise on the subject. "It often seems to work ok during the day,but stops when the evening draws in". ::) ;D
I told him I had been coming in there for LPG for nearly 4 years and its out of order more often than not. It might be worth mentioning to the manager that it really p1sses customers off and something should be done about it after all this time. >:( >:(

calm down dear its only a pump.
 take your business elswere, or use proper fuel. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 28 November 2013, 19:03:44
Not so easy to take my business elsewhere as I have to go 10 miles out of my way. I will soon be using proper fuel when the 190D is on the road. Back to 40ish mpg at 45ppl. ;) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 November 2013, 19:13:00
Quote
"It often seems to work ok during the day,but stops when the evening draws in". ::) ;D

Thats a new one  ;D :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: thebeast on 28 November 2013, 20:33:00
had my brakes done today on my omega 2.6 v6 through the dealership , having been a omega driver for 11 years was i mad to buy another one, having spent a ridiculous amount money in region 12-14k over 11 years but i have just had my new beast for 1 year now already i have done a new exhaust, new passenger door lock now need tyres dont know what to get 225/55 zr16 99 w xl ? should i get tyres with xl  ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shallow Al on 29 November 2013, 00:28:39
Went to Wheels in Motion for an alignment session in Chesham.
Wow! Feels like a new car. Them guys know what they are doing.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 29 November 2013, 14:06:54
Fitted my replacement headlight washer motor courtesy of omegod and now working a treat. ! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 29 November 2013, 18:30:58
A drive with no more rattling from the front end  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 November 2013, 12:35:01
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:51:51
Quote from: The Red Baron on 28 November 2013, 16:44:42
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 28 November 2013, 16:00:11
Drained and flushed the coolant system, replaced with nice fresh pink coolant. New air filter and pollen filter fitted and possibly found the fault of cold air on the drivers side, happy days :y
really. do tell dave.  ;)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=119671.0

Have a look, lol. And yes I'm an idiot  ::)

I liked the shot of the Wolsely 1500 trying to climb a tree. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: steve6367 on 30 November 2013, 13:04:18
Thermostat for me today, changed my cheap aftermarket to a genuine VX one after it only lasted 4 months and is now back to running at 75C! I was warned on here, so my own fault!

At leasts its a 2.2 so only a 15 min job :-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 30 November 2013, 13:06:32
Quote from: steve6367 on 30 November 2013, 13:04:18
Thermostat for me today, changed my cheap aftermarket to a genuine VX one after it only lasted 4 months and is now back to running at 75C! I was warned on here, so my own fault!

At leasts its a 2.2 so only a 15 min job :-)
Too low, should be mid 80`s
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 30 November 2013, 13:17:04
Rob, poor English in my original post - the after market one is back to 75C (it did keep it around 90C for a short period) - one the new one is in I will let you know what I get :-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 30 November 2013, 16:32:16
Busy day for me,honda civic 1.4 03 reg,did cambelt kit,waterpump,coolant and oil change,started at 8.30 finished at 15.10,had an hours break,first time doing this car,and hopefully the last .
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 November 2013, 16:37:34
That good ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 30 November 2013, 20:23:11
New genuine stat in and now 85C constant :-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 02 December 2013, 10:04:18
Now taxed for 6 months. Had a intermittent misfire due to water in passenger side plug wells. Sucked out and dried out and running well but have ordered a used genuine Bosch one. Yesterday it was treated to a cambelt kit and waterpump, some lovely fresh coolant and a oil and filter change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 December 2013, 10:22:06
Don't forget to seal the scuttle up, else you'll be doing it all again in a couple of months :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 02 December 2013, 10:38:20
Indeed I will.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 December 2013, 13:01:49
Cable tied the gearbox breather in the correct position  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 December 2013, 18:17:18
Nothing today but I might done something yesterday...  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 02 December 2013, 20:15:35
refitted the exhaust manifolds to kitty, attachd the downpipes and rebushed the wishbones.....refitting tomorrow.
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 December 2013, 20:19:56
TAXd it  :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 03 December 2013, 10:22:31
Manuall gearbox swap yesterday.  :) Tomorrow gearbox-cardan seal swap as the "new" gearbox is leaking argghhh... >:( not too easy to find a proper part in age of my car...don't give up though... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 December 2013, 13:30:06
Quote from: Johnny English on 03 December 2013, 10:22:31
Manuall gearbox swap yesterday.  :) Tomorrow gearbox-cardan seal swap as the "new" gearbox is leaking argghhh... >:( not too easy to find a proper part in age of my car...don't give up though... ;)

Miggy easier to fix than peugeot , keep at it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 03 December 2013, 15:53:23
 Changed the pollen filter and passenger side coil pack.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 December 2013, 13:33:54
Used a pink hairdryer on it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 04 December 2013, 18:42:01
Got myself a debadged grille.
Always liked the look of them, though not sure if it will suit my car / colour ???
I guess I'll find out soon enough  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2013, 18:44:48
More coolant this morning, and more oil this evening. Used it to jump the neighbour's car this morning as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 04 December 2013, 19:30:41
Quote from: jonny2112 on 04 December 2013, 18:42:01
Got myself a debadged grille.
Always liked the look of them, though not sure if it will suit my car / colour ???
I guess I'll find out soon enough  ;D

I have one of those sitting in my shed. Cant decide to fit it not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bootie on 04 December 2013, 20:25:32
Rear wheels off and discs off to check the handbrake gubbins and give the discs a bit of a rub down, hardly any wear, still at 10mm +/- (brand new in 2007)
Quite pleased the adjusting mech still works OK.
Just the front door cards to put back on then it's off to get the ITV done for another year.

This is the RHD Omega A (Carlton)over here in Spain by the way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 December 2013, 20:26:23
Quote from: pauls on 04 December 2013, 19:30:41
Quote from: jonny2112 on 04 December 2013, 18:42:01
Got myself a debadged grille.
Always liked the look of them, though not sure if it will suit my car / colour ???
I guess I'll find out soon enough  ;D

I have one of those sitting in my shed. Cant decide to fit it not.

For the sake of 7? screws... get it done ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 05 December 2013, 09:53:40
Refitted the lower wishbone an got the new spring in (a fleckin physical job) new strut on then realised the droplink on that side is fubarred...bugger, more stuff to order.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 December 2013, 09:56:38
Presumably you don't need to remove everything again to fit it though  :-\

That car won't know what's hit it once you've regained directional control ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 December 2013, 09:59:45
Quote from: ex taxi al on 05 December 2013, 09:56:38
Presumably you don't need to remove everything again to fit it though  :-\

That car won't know what's hit it once you've regained directional control ;D

Yep, back to driving it with a cigar in one hand and a G&T in the other. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 05 December 2013, 12:01:05
Should be fitting centre boxes and rear box to the Omega,but its too cold / windy. Im too old for it. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 December 2013, 13:01:12
Quote from: Albitz on 05 December 2013, 12:01:05
Should be fitting centre boxes and rear box to the Omega,but its too cold / windy. Im too old for it. ::)

What you need is one of those turntables similar to a spit roast , turn the car on its side and work on the underneath standing up  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 05 December 2013, 18:07:10
Wiped a bit of bird poo from it.
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2013, 18:14:29
Ran out of brakes :(
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Post by: Entwood on 05 December 2013, 18:19:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2013, 18:14:29
Ran out of brakes :(

oops .. hope there was no "secondary braking action" from an outside source .....  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 December 2013, 18:45:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 December 2013, 18:14:29
Ran out of brakes :(

You have a text.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 05 December 2013, 19:37:26
Lots of little jobs today after last weekends bigger jobs , cleaned sills and waxed including jacking points, greased all hinges, flushed washer bottle and filled with 50/50 autoglym screenwash additive, got some new gb number plates to fit, new interior bulbs including doors, and being lazy I'm having a full valet done Saturday morning including a polish, wax and seal ready for the winter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 06 December 2013, 12:56:35
Fitted new back box - MTS iirc, £29.99 and free delivery. Didn't bother changing the centre boxes, that can wait until spring.
First whack of the lump hammer intended to move the old back box, actually connected with the end of my little finger. I do it every time. One day I might learn how to use a hammer properly. ;D
Nail blackened (again) and the bruise goes right through to the other side. Was completely numb, but now starting to hurt like buggery. ::) ;D
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Post by: jonny2112 on 06 December 2013, 13:00:11
Quote from: Albitz on 06 December 2013, 12:56:35
Fitted new back box - MTS iirc, £29.99 and free delivery. Didn't bother changing the centre boxes, that can wait until spring.
First whack of the lump hammer intended to move the old back box, actually connected with the end of my little finger. I do it every time. One day I might learn how to use a hammer properly. ;D
Nail blackened (again) and the bruise goes right through to the other side. Was completely numb, but now starting to hurt like buggery. ::) ;D

 :o
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Post by: omega3000 on 06 December 2013, 13:15:42
Quote from: Albitz on 06 December 2013, 12:56:35
Fitted new back box - MTS iirc, £29.99 and free delivery. Didn't bother changing the centre boxes, that can wait until spring.
First whack of the lump hammer intended to move the old back box, actually connected with the end of my little finger. I do it every time. One day I might learn how to use a hammer properly. ;D
Nail blackened (again) and the bruise goes right through to the other side. Was completely numb, but now starting to hurt like buggery. ::) ;D

Hurts more when its thawed out  :D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 06 December 2013, 14:15:06
Put some Oof stickers on the car and my new mats were delivered today  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 06 December 2013, 16:36:34
OOF Stickers  :-X...thought they were all sold out or has somebody got a secret supply ;D

Black Elite in need of an OOF Sticker please ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 06 December 2013, 16:46:27
I donated my only spare to a fellow OOFer months ago, sorry  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 December 2013, 16:47:38
Changed the oil and filter, fitted poly front roll bar bushes, put new batteries in both fobs which happened to stop working both at the same time. Hmmm... :-\
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 December 2013, 18:03:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 December 2013, 16:47:38
Changed the oil and filter, fitted poly front roll bar bushes, put new batteries in both fobs which happened to stop working both at the same time. Hmmm... :-\

Not bad going, seeing as you couldn't be bothered to get up this morning!!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2013, 18:49:18
Quote from: amba on 06 December 2013, 16:36:34
OOF Stickers  :-X...thought they were all sold out or has somebody got a secret supply ;D

Black Elite in need of an OOF Sticker please ;)
I can certainly see some on the shelf from here. I'll have a look over weekend, see whats what, and update the shop
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 07 December 2013, 11:14:14
Sat on my arse watching it get valeted from my living room ::)
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Post by: PAULCDX on 07 December 2013, 12:57:27
Been to the dealers and used my £25 Masterfit voucher to purchase 5ltrs of GM red Coolant, car now topped up nicely  :D  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2013, 14:25:02
Quote from: Tall Paul on 07 December 2013, 12:57:27
Been to the dealers and used my £25 Masterfit voucher to purchase 5ltrs of GM red Coolant, car now topped up nicely  :D  :y
But 5l is only £12+VAT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 07 December 2013, 14:41:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 December 2013, 14:25:02
Quote from: Tall Paul on 07 December 2013, 12:57:27
Been to the dealers and used my £25 Masterfit voucher to purchase 5ltrs of GM red Coolant, car now topped up nicely  :D  :y
But 5l is only £12+VAT
But a masterfit voucher is nowt. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 07 December 2013, 19:35:36
 ;D

Actually managed to get 6 litres using the voucher  ;)

I'm not on the trade club so had to pay the retail prices of £19.26 + £4.68 but got them for free really  :y  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 08 December 2013, 11:41:20
Replaced cam cover gasket today  :y with a little help of hot tea and homemade schnaps...  ::) at -10deg outside  ;D , I hope it will seal it this time  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 08 December 2013, 14:04:44
Sorted out a blister under the rear wheel arch.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 December 2013, 15:21:09
Added a bottle of lifter treatment to shut up the noisy one. It seems to be working, so I'll bring the annual oil change forward a few weeks. Which will hopefully cure it for good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 December 2013, 18:21:40
Quote from: danzigfan on 08 December 2013, 11:41:20
Replaced cam cover gasket today  :y with a little help of hot tea and homemade schnaps...  ::) at -10deg outside  ;D , I hope it will seal it this time  :-X

Hope it was peach schnaps  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 10 December 2013, 07:38:26
Quote from: Dan282 on 02 December 2013, 10:04:18
Now taxed for 6 months. Had a intermittent misfire due to water in passenger side plug wells. Sucked out and dried out and running well but have ordered a used genuine Bosch one. Yesterday it was treated to a cambelt kit and waterpump, some lovely fresh coolant and a oil and filter change.

It was good to see you again Dan :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 December 2013, 20:24:28
Pressed new GM rear bushes in the wishbones, changed the front shocks, mounts and springs and changed the rear springs.
To do the rear springs, I used the very helpful guide and I like the bit in the guide that says "Now remove the bolts securing the bottom ends of both rear shock absorbers and pop the shock bottoms out of the recess in the rear hub assembly. Yeah right, that was going to happen wasn't it.  ;D ;D Mine were popping nowhere, so I took the easier option of undoing the top shock mounts and lowering them instead.   :)
Do I feel satisfied...... no I don't. I feel ill, really ill. After two days of swinging on a torque wrench, under the car and swapping spring compressors from one set of springs to another I ache like hell. I even struggled to get the wheels back on, it was that bad. When I sat in the bath it felt like somebody had set fire to my knees and when I get up out of the chair there isn't a part of me that doesn't hurt.  :'( :'(
I'm going to try to numb it with a few Stella's but I can't see that working. Maybe it's time to admit that I'm too old for it all.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 10 December 2013, 20:44:57
Quote from: YZ250 on 10 December 2013, 20:24:28
Pressed new GM rear bushes in the wishbones, changed the front shocks, mounts and springs and changed the rear springs.
To do the rear springs, I used the very helpful guide and I like the bit in the guide that says "Now remove the bolts securing the bottom ends of both rear shock absorbers and pop the shock bottoms out of the recess in the rear hub assembly. Yeah right, that was going to happen wasn't it.  ;D ;D Mine were popping nowhere, so I took the easier option of undoing the top shock mounts and lowering them instead.   :)
Do I feel satisfied...... no I don't. I feel ill, really ill. After two days of swinging on a torque wrench, under the car and swapping spring compressors from one set of springs to another I ache like hell. I even struggled to get the wheels back on, it was that bad. When I sat in the bath it felt like somebody had set fire to my knees and when I get up out of the chair there isn't a part of me that doesn't hurt.  :'( :'(
I'm going to try to numb it with a few Stella's but I can't see that working. Maybe it's time to admit that I'm too old for it all.  :'(
I found that they don't move easily if the shock absorber is restraining the spring. If you do it with the suspension compressed (even slightly) it will pop out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 December 2013, 21:07:20
Quote from: Andy H on 10 December 2013, 20:44:57
Quote from: YZ250 on 10 December 2013, 20:24:28
Pressed new GM rear bushes in the wishbones, changed the front shocks, mounts and springs and changed the rear springs.
To do the rear springs, I used the very helpful guide and I like the bit in the guide that says "Now remove the bolts securing the bottom ends of both rear shock absorbers and pop the shock bottoms out of the recess in the rear hub assembly. Yeah right, that was going to happen wasn't it.  ;D ;D Mine were popping nowhere, so I took the easier option of undoing the top shock mounts and lowering them instead.   :)
Do I feel satisfied...... no I don't. I feel ill, really ill. After two days of swinging on a torque wrench, under the car and swapping spring compressors from one set of springs to another I ache like hell. I even struggled to get the wheels back on, it was that bad. When I sat in the bath it felt like somebody had set fire to my knees and when I get up out of the chair there isn't a part of me that doesn't hurt.  :'( :'(
I'm going to try to numb it with a few Stella's but I can't see that working. Maybe it's time to admit that I'm too old for it all.  :'(
I found that they don't move easily if the shock absorber is restraining the spring. If you do it with the suspension compressed (even slightly) it will pop out.
They had a desire to leave the rubber bush behind, like it was stuck there. The shocks haven't been on there that long either.  :-\  I had bottle jacks under the hubs but it just didn't want to play ball. The advantage of releasing the top shock fixing is that it's out of the elements of the weather so should be easier to undo and release.  :y
Cheers for the tip.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 11 December 2013, 22:19:40
Nothing! Got a week off work and instead of working on the Manta project today i grab the rods and spent the morning here

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/003_zpscd0998af.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/andyc2411/media/003_zpscd0998af.jpg.html)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/001_zpsb97a2606.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/andyc2411/media/001_zpsb97a2606.jpg.html)

It was a cracking morning with the mist/fog hanging all day where the sun didn't break through, didn't see anyone for almost five hours. Didn't catch, water was very low and very clear but have marked a couple of spot to try next weekend

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 December 2013, 22:28:17
Looks like a lovely lake Andy. A bit cold though for both you and the fish. Not surprised they weren't hungry.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 11 December 2013, 22:30:58
Sold one of them and then had an interesting terrifying drive in it. It had to be towed 70ish miles to Naarfik,but the A frame has a knackered ratchet, so I had to sit in it and steer while it was towed, in the dark on the end of a 6 foot towing pole.
50 felt a lot more scary than 150.  :o :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 December 2013, 09:03:53
The Range Rover wasn't hanging around then ;D

Left mine at home for the day...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 December 2013, 14:00:32
Went to nissan showroom  :-* :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 12 December 2013, 16:06:21
Quote from: ex taxi al on 12 December 2013, 09:03:53
The Range Rover wasn't hanging around then ;D

Left mine at home for the day...

That was a long time weeks ago...... ::) :-X ;D ;D
Vectra estate actually.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2013, 20:08:33
Cooked the brakes. Don't tell Gixer.

Also put some petrol in it, light wasn't on, but the range warning was pissing me off more than the low coolant warning that started popping up ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 December 2013, 22:05:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2013, 20:08:33
Cooked the brakes. Don't tell Gixer.

Also put some petrol in it, light wasn't on, but the range warning was pissing me off more than the low coolant warning that started popping up ;D

Shit I say.  SHIIIIT. ;D


Although looning around airfield perimeters wasn't in opels remit I'm sure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 December 2013, 13:36:04
Went to nissan showroom again in it , 3rd time this week  ;D Thats a nice Carlton you have there Mr showroom man said  :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 13 December 2013, 16:16:03
2.2 Valeted at the local Polish carwash & fitted a new pair of wiper blades.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 13 December 2013, 22:40:29
New leds in the puddle lights - very bright  :o
Only did the front after blowing the fuse  :-[ but the jury's still out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 December 2013, 10:34:39
Quote from: andyc on 11 December 2013, 22:19:40
Nothing! Got a week off work and instead of working on the Manta project today i grab the rods and spent the morning here

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/003_zpscd0998af.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/andyc2411/media/003_zpscd0998af.jpg.html)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/001_zpsb97a2606.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/andyc2411/media/001_zpsb97a2606.jpg.html)

It was a cracking morning with the mist/fog hanging all day where the sun didn't break through, didn't see anyone for almost five hours. Didn't catch, water was very low and very clear but have marked a couple of spot to try next weekend

Andy

beautiful pictures Andy (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/emoticons/thumbsup_zpsd4f2904a.jpg)

unexpected in this thread ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2013, 14:39:41
Put some coolant in the Bullet, and wiped the lights and number plate.

When she gets back, need to give TBE an Italian tune up, felt a bit bogged down yestrday when I pootled around in it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 16 December 2013, 10:09:45
Put the new tax disc on 12 months, should be the last paper one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 16 December 2013, 17:03:23
Got 12 months Mot on the Merc.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 16 December 2013, 17:59:10
Fresh mot on the omega today. In dire need of a clean now though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 December 2013, 18:42:00
Quote from: Dan282 on 16 December 2013, 17:59:10
Fresh mot on the omega today. In dire need of a clean now though.
Can't me much paint left on that :o

Quote from: Albitz on 16 December 2013, 17:03:23
Got 12 months Mot on the Merc.  :)
Made the fight with the suspension worth it then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 16 December 2013, 18:51:43
Quote from: ex taxi al on 16 December 2013, 18:42:00
Quote from: Dan282 on 16 December 2013, 17:59:10
Fresh mot on the omega today. In dire need of a clean now though.
Can't me much paint left on that :o

Quote from: Albitz on 16 December 2013, 17:03:23
Got 12 months Mot on the Merc.  :)
Made the fight with the suspension worth it then :y

Just the lanes I went down today were filthy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 18 December 2013, 10:35:58
Engine oil/filter change on the TD ... it's now on an inter-galactic 115k miles! :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2013, 18:07:14
Quote from: Seth on 18 December 2013, 10:35:58
Engine oil/filter change on the TD ... it's now on an inter-galactic 115k miles! :o
Not even run in yet, Valleys.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 December 2013, 19:28:55
Quote from: Seth on 18 December 2013, 10:35:58
Engine oil/filter change on the TD ... it's now on an inter-galactic 115k miles! :o

118 on mine Byron! :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 December 2013, 14:10:31
Spent £2.50 on it for a new key fob battery  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 December 2013, 14:37:43
Quote from: Emd on 20 December 2013, 14:10:31
Spent £2.50 on it for a new key fob battery  :D
Easy tiger ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 December 2013, 14:42:07
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 December 2013, 14:37:43
Quote from: Emd on 20 December 2013, 14:10:31
Spent £2.50 on it for a new key fob battery  :D
Easy tiger ;D

Well i could have gone poundland but i knew you lot would throw bricks at me for doing so   ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2013, 15:05:09
Admired the chronic outside shoulder wear on the NSF tyre. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 20 December 2013, 18:04:08
Fitted the debadged grille  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 December 2013, 18:08:13
Jump started it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 December 2013, 18:39:35
Quote from: Emd on 20 December 2013, 14:10:31
Spent £2.50 on it for a new key fob battery  :D

Was that a genuine battery or pattern?  ???  :D

For another £2.50 you could have got it fitted!!  :P  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 20 December 2013, 19:27:47
Loads. Fitted new outer and inner front track rod end. Tracked up afterwards for £15 quid.  I was advised on the mot that the 2 front tyres were 2mm so treated her to 2 new boots along with the tracking.

Total spend including track rod ends, 2 tyres and tracking was £170 so I'm pretty chuffed with that. He even threw me in some tyre insurance as I was the last customer of the day.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 20 December 2013, 19:53:01
Finished off the winter service along with another hbv, rear shocks, checked the diff level and new antifreeze.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 20 December 2013, 20:16:29
Checked that I had enough anti freeze in system, went to asda pulled up in car park big cloud of steam coming from under bonnet :(


















Forgot to put the cap back on ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 December 2013, 20:41:07
Was thinking that as I read it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 20 December 2013, 21:09:01
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 December 2013, 20:41:07
Was thinking that as I read it :D
If it's far enough up the expansion tank and it's the right colour, what's to check?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 December 2013, 21:16:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 20 December 2013, 18:39:35
Quote from: Emd on 20 December 2013, 14:10:31
Spent £2.50 on it for a new key fob battery  :D

Was that a genuine battery or pattern?  ???  :D

For another £2.50 you could have got it fitted!!  :P  :)

Its pattern but got GM stamped on it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 20 December 2013, 23:22:30
Cleaned all door shuts, rear wheel arches and around the inner boot lid. De badged the rear end and collected my free wiring loom kit from Helfrauds. After being out tonight SWMBO will be in bed tomorrow suffering so I can do more jobs on her (the mig), without getting grief!! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 21 December 2013, 00:35:44
Popped into halfords this evening,picked up a new head unit( my christmas present lol) and landed up spending £350  :o they had some 17" alloys reduced from 350 to 280+20 for a fitting kit,i asked for more discount and did lol,the cabby was in need of a new set of tyres and wheels need a refurb,and this was the cheaper option.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 21 December 2013, 00:42:50
Quote from: jonny2112 on 20 December 2013, 18:04:08
Fitted the debadged grille  :)
And now realise I'll need to paint the water bottle cap black  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: atifn79 on 21 December 2013, 04:03:06
I took my mom's cruze to regular maintenance and on my way i went through a corner too fast and to make matters worse I floored it, I actually lost control for a few seconds. Michael Schumacher, it turns out am not.   
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when Jeremy Clarkson says a car is magnificent, you STFU. -youtube user on the honda s2000 TG review.
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It's shocking how taking a dead-simple American V8 and replacing it with a forced-inducted V6 to achieve less power and similar fuel economy is showing questionable reliability. -RearSlip

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 21 December 2013, 07:04:10
Quote from: STEMO on 20 December 2013, 21:09:01
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 December 2013, 20:41:07
Was thinking that as I read it :D
If it's far enough up the expansion tank and it's the right colour, what's to check?
Checked with anti freeze tester to see what temp it's protected to, as I couldn't see what colour it was through tank as is rather filthy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 December 2013, 09:23:15
260,000

Which is nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 21 December 2013, 09:26:05
Quote from: ex taxi al on 21 December 2013, 09:23:15
260,000

Which is nice 8)

That's some good mileage :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 December 2013, 10:14:27
Quote from: ex taxi al on 21 December 2013, 09:23:15
260,000

Which is nice 8)

Not ran in yet  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 21 December 2013, 10:45:24
MOT due 7/1/15 ...   :)  :)

Advisories on "rear tyres approaching legal limits".... so if they are legal they are legal ..whats that all about !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 December 2013, 10:56:10
Quote from: Entwood on 21 December 2013, 10:45:24
MOT due 7/1/15 ...   :)  :)

Advisories on "rear tyres approaching legal limits".... so if they are legal they are legal ..whats that all about !

Sadly I am sure that many owners don't have a clue when their tyres are shot until they wind up in the ditch!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 21 December 2013, 15:36:44
Stripped the centre console and glove box out and fitted my MKi9200 parrot kit. Sweet as a nut,  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 December 2013, 19:30:06
Quote from: Entwood on 21 December 2013, 10:45:24
MOT due 7/1/15 ...   :)  :)

Advisories on "rear tyres approaching legal limits".... so if they are legal they are legal ..whats that all about !


when your doing 75mph on a motorway and its torrential rain and standing water,a bit dark and you hit a patch of standing water, the difference between "the legal limit" and 4mm can be life n death.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 December 2013, 19:32:34
Washed my Signum and the old 406,at least I can see what colour they are now ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 21 December 2013, 19:36:50
Quote from: plym ian on 21 December 2013, 07:04:10
Quote from: STEMO on 20 December 2013, 21:09:01
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 December 2013, 20:41:07
Was thinking that as I read it :D
If it's far enough up the expansion tank and it's the right colour, what's to check?
Checked with anti freeze tester to see what temp it's protected to, as I couldn't see what colour it was through tank as is rather filthy
My coolant remained bright pink, but due to a brand new genuine  hbv valve lasting only 20k, the topping up over a month reduced its strength quite a bit which is not what you want when parking it up in -20 for a week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 20:47:27
Having an issue trying to figure out where a all the wiring goes at the front of the car, ie which wires go on which route!!! The cars been apart for a while now and I'm having a serious brain fart....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 22 December 2013, 20:49:23
Quote from: tidla on 21 December 2013, 19:36:50
Quote from: plym ian on 21 December 2013, 07:04:10
Quote from: STEMO on 20 December 2013, 21:09:01
Quote from: ex taxi al on 20 December 2013, 20:41:07
Was thinking that as I read it :D
If it's far enough up the expansion tank and it's the right colour, what's to check?
Checked with anti freeze tester to see what temp it's protected to, as I couldn't see what colour it was through tank as is rather filthy
My coolant remained bright pink, but due to a brand new genuine  hbv valve lasting only 20k, the topping up over a month reduced its strength quite a bit which is not what you want when parking it up in -20 for a week.
Well then...top it up with antifreeze, not water. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2013, 20:51:16
Quote from: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 20:47:27
Having an issue trying to figure out where a all the wiring goes at the front of the car, ie which wires go on which route!!! The cars been apart for a while now and I'm having a serious brain fart....
Looking for anything specific  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2013, 20:54:58
Wishbones, front pads and rear springs.

Immense thanks to tunnie, ex taxi al and chrisgixer for their assistance :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2013, 20:57:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2013, 20:54:58
Wishbones, front pads and rear springs.

Immense thanks to tunnie, ex taxi al and chrisgixer for their assistance :y
:y At least it's not going to rain anymore today...

Did you remember to put a bit more air in the tyres :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 December 2013, 20:58:36
No probs on the springs, that job went too well   :o :o

Jobs myself...

3.2 - Adjusted handbrake for MOT
2.2 - New Nightbreaker bulbs, replacement battery & fluids topup/check
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2013, 20:59:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 December 2013, 20:57:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2013, 20:54:58
Wishbones, front pads and rear springs.

Immense thanks to tunnie, ex taxi al and chrisgixer for their assistance :y
:y At least it's not going to rain anymore today...

Did you remember to put a bit more air in the tyres :-\
It frakkin' well rained today, grrrrrr

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2013, 21:05:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2013, 20:59:30
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 December 2013, 20:57:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2013, 20:54:58
Wishbones, front pads and rear springs.

Immense thanks to tunnie, ex taxi al and chrisgixer for their assistance :y
:y At least it's not going to rain anymore today...

Did you remember to put a bit more air in the tyres :-\
It frakkin' well rained today, grrrrrr

;D
That'll learn you ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 21:06:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 December 2013, 20:51:16
Quote from: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 20:47:27
Having an issue trying to figure out where a all the wiring goes at the front of the car, ie which wires go on which route!!! The cars been apart for a while now and I'm having a serious brain fart....
Looking for anything specific  :-\

Yeh... everything front end related.... could do with anther car just to look how everything goes really....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 December 2013, 21:40:40
Emptied some rusty tools of the boot. Laid the mats out to dry.

Topped up the washer fluid. Lowered the tyre pressures.

...and put the drivers seat back back on, again. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 December 2013, 22:15:14
Put new UJ's in the Navara front propshaft. That in itself was not too bad a job but getting the prop off was the problem. Thread lock, the dreaded thread lock that required each and every bolt to be heated up to liquefy the thread lock, only for me to reach for the spanner and by that time the three degrees outside temperature had solidified the bloody stuff again before I could get a good turn on the nut.
Took bloody ages to get off and about ten minutes to get back on.......with new thread lock on the bolts.  ::) ::)
Yes i know why it's needed but I still can't believe that a 14mm nut with 14 stone hanging off the spanner can put up such a fight..........until you melt the thread lock, then it's easy.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 22 December 2013, 22:51:07
Washed it. It was so filthy it was hard to tell it was actually silver.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 22 December 2013, 22:53:54
Looked out the rain beaten kitchen window at the front of the car and thought...." I really must paint that yellow washer bottle cap black" as it looks like a fried egg through the Irmscher grille ;D

Job for warmer drier days  ;) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lee4206 on 22 December 2013, 23:14:11
Quote from: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 21:06:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 December 2013, 20:51:16
Quote from: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 20:47:27
Having an issue trying to figure out where a all the wiring goes at the front of the car, ie which wires go on which route!!! The cars been apart for a while now and I'm having a serious brain fart....
Looking for anything specific  :-\

Yeh... everything front end related.... could do with anther car just to look how everything goes really....

If it can wait until after christmas I can run mine over for you to compare/study. I also MIGHT have a load of photos of when I stripped mine down.( need to sort laptop out to check) 
Lee
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 23:38:40
Quote from: lee4206 on 22 December 2013, 23:14:11
Quote from: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 21:06:46
Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 December 2013, 20:51:16
Quote from: hotrod222278 on 22 December 2013, 20:47:27
Having an issue trying to figure out where a all the wiring goes at the front of the car, ie which wires go on which route!!! The cars been apart for a while now and I'm having a serious brain fart....
Looking for anything specific  :-\

Yeh... everything front end related.... could do with anther car just to look how everything goes really....

If it can wait until after christmas I can run mine over for you to compare/study. I also MIGHT have a load of photos of when I stripped mine down.( need to sort laptop out to check) 
Lee

That would be fantastic if you could Lee.... I'm pretty stumped atm.... give me a text or phone when you might be free... cheers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 23 December 2013, 00:23:36
Quote from: amba on 22 December 2013, 22:53:54
Looked out the rain beaten kitchen window at the front of the car and thought...." I really must paint that yellow washer bottle cap black" as it looks like a fried egg through the Irmscher grille ;D

Job for warmer drier days  ;) :)

Haha. Me too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 December 2013, 04:13:13
Ripped one of the skirts off in a poxy puddle >:(

Wouldn't be a big deal, but...
1. you can no longer get them.
2. I also ran it over, so it's split.
3. did I mention, you can no longer get them.

Also lost all the clips along the lower edge :-\

Guess what I'll be doing on Boxing day ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 25 December 2013, 07:26:04
Not a great start to the day al  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 25 December 2013, 10:27:32
Quote from: ex taxi al on 25 December 2013, 04:13:13
Ripped one of the skirts off in a poxy puddle >:(

Wouldn't be a big deal, but...
1. you can no longer get them.
2. I also ran it over, so it's split.
3. did I mention, you can no longer get them.

Also lost all the clips along the lower edge :-\

Guess what I'll be doing on Boxing day ::)
Same as saloon I believe Al
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 December 2013, 10:35:28
Tbh, it was almost expected... I get frustrated by people closing roads by having to change post codes at the first hint of water, so I tend to work on the basis that if you can see the curb, it's not that deep, and plough throw it accordingly ::) 45 might have been a tad quick though :-X

I have some suitable epoxy, and glacier white is impossible to mismatch so I shall repair it then pop into Halfords on Friday for some paint :y

Quote from: RobG on 25 December 2013, 10:27:32
Quote from: ex taxi al on 25 December 2013, 04:13:13
Ripped one of the skirts off in a poxy puddle >:(

Wouldn't be a big deal, but...
1. you can no longer get them.
2. I also ran it over, so it's split.
3. did I mention, you can no longer get them.

Also lost all the clips along the lower edge :-\

Guess what I'll be doing on Boxing day ::)
Same as saloon I believe Al
Indeed they are :y it's the Irmscher bit that's the problem :-\ I have the originals in the garage...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 25 December 2013, 10:36:17
Quote
it's the Irmscher bit that's the problem
Oh dear :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 December 2013, 10:39:27
Indeed :-\ the most irksome thing is not hearing/noticing it come adrift :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 December 2013, 10:43:34
Sorry to hear that Al. They don't fit particularly well ime. :(


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 December 2013, 10:46:51
Quote from: ex taxi al on 25 December 2013, 10:35:28
45 might have been a tad quick though :-X
I hit a big one yesterday at speed, quite high speed. Not sure of the actual speed, as I was nailing the brakes as hard as I could before it, and slammed it in to 1st to ensure the revs were up going through it. I know it didn't actually change into first until I was aquaplaning across the first bit of the puddle, before sinking down into it. Based on that, I'm guessing it was initially above the 1st gear threshold.

No parts lost (AFAIK) though, although once the car had dropped down in it, I was a walking pace to prevent a bow wave coming above the intake.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 December 2013, 10:49:24
Today I am mostly spraying a Mercedes rear door and trying to break the bead of a tyre on a Merc alloy,which steadfastly refuses to budge despite the full weight of a Transit minibus sat on top of it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 December 2013, 10:51:06
Quote from: Albitz on 25 December 2013, 10:49:24
Today I am mostly spraying a Mercedes rear door and trying to break the bead of a tyre on a Merc alloy,which steadfastly refuses to budge despite the full weight of a Transit minibus sat on top of it.  ::)
Quiet day at work then Albs ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: albitz on 25 December 2013, 10:54:55
Oh yes.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 December 2013, 10:56:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 December 2013, 10:46:51
Quote from: ex taxi al on 25 December 2013, 10:35:28
45 might have been a tad quick though :-X
I hit a big one yesterday at speed, quite high speed. Not sure of the actual speed, as I was nailing the brakes as hard as I could before it, and slammed it in to 1st to ensure the revs were up going through it. I know it didn't actually change into first until I was aquaplaning across the first bit of the puddle, before sinking down into it. Based on that, I'm guessing it was initially above the 1st gear threshold.

No parts lost (AFAIK) though, although once the car had dropped down in it, I was a walking pace to prevent a bow wave coming above the intake.
The Omega will carefully wade through about 10", especially with an undertray fitted as the alternator should stay dry... I have an idea for a snorkel, but fear it might be a touch ungainly/impractical :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 25 December 2013, 12:12:34
Al your not alone on this one, my mate with the gold saloon lost he's few days ago to flood and popped it off, fitting another one for him tomorrow... lucky i have one but to be irmscher.... errr  :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 December 2013, 12:38:34
Quote from: RobseyMV6 on 25 December 2013, 12:12:34
Al your not alone on this one, my mate with the gold saloon lost he's few days ago to flood and popped it off, fitting another one for him tomorrow... lucky i have one but to be irmscher.... errr  :-X :-X
I've had it happen with the standard ones in snow,  surprised I haven't done it sooner... previous puddles probably dislodged the lower clips and once the bottom is free it simply slides off :-\ you can hear them move around under braking...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 December 2013, 22:53:37
Pulling next doors tree off it  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 27 December 2013, 00:33:09
Quote from: Emd on 26 December 2013, 22:53:37
Pulling next doors tree off it  :(

 :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 27 December 2013, 00:40:41
Quote from: Emd on 26 December 2013, 22:53:37
Pulling next doors tree off it  :(

  :-\ Sorry to hear mate, Hope there isn't too much damage ?

I've had to park both mine in a safer area, Going by BBC weather my area is getting hit by 80+MPH winds, Certainly feels like it  :( ... When will this madness end.. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 December 2013, 08:40:36
Quote from: jonny2112 on 27 December 2013, 00:33:09
Quote from: Emd on 26 December 2013, 22:53:37
Pulling next doors tree off it  :(

 :o :o

Well when i say tree i mean branches  :D A load of branches lodged them self in the shut lines so the car looked camouflaged  :-\ Superficial scratches , no where else i can park it out of this wind  :( 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 27 December 2013, 09:13:51
Phew! Thought the worst!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 December 2013, 19:28:35
Changed the treacle for some nice fresh Halfords 5w40 fully syn,and filter. Rainx windows, and then noticed the box with poly bushes,rear bushes sat there, so left them there for another day/week/ month :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 December 2013, 19:34:50
Used the 4WD low on the Terracan today, took my dogs out on a farm near me & got well bogged down, never used the low before drove out easily..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 28 December 2013, 19:57:35
Fitted a new battery to the 2.2 and gave her a light spruce up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 28 December 2013, 20:17:45
Yup..same as Dan 282,fitted a new battery to one of the 3.2's and took it out for a much needed blast down the motorway as it has'nt been used for a couple of weeks.Still get a buzz from a car that most people would'nt give house room to.....never mind it's their loss and my gain. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 29 December 2013, 09:57:18
  looked at how much frost was on it this morning
keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Big_Al on 29 December 2013, 10:45:21
Cleared out scuttle drains  this morning 

not too blocked up  . . .but all nice & clear now  ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 13:59:04
Discovered I was running on slicks....

....still, enough traction available, even in this cold, wet weather, so they'll be replaced with normal summer tyres :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 December 2013, 14:07:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 13:59:04
Discovered I was running on slicks....

....still, enough traction available, even in this cold, wet weather, so they'll be replaced with normal summer tyres :P
Hopefully the new ones will have some air in them ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 14:25:04
Quote from: ex taxi al on 29 December 2013, 14:07:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 13:59:04
Discovered I was running on slicks....

....still, enough traction available, even in this cold, wet weather, so they'll be replaced with normal summer tyres :P
Hopefully the new ones will have some air in them ::)
Pressures are correct. I tend to run 32 at front and 30 at rear. Even so, the wear pattern on rears implies overinflation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 December 2013, 16:41:02
Found a bit of a gas leak. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 December 2013, 18:15:04
Following on from the Christmas Eve puddle encounter, today I have been doing mostly this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20131229_175925_zpswurbvtl6.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20131229_175949_zpspofi6jfv.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20131229_180031_zpsegumafqd.jpg)

Took forever to set, but sanded down to 800grit ready for priming. Had to strip as much as I did as the paint had cracked in chunks over a third of the length :o

Split was only 6" or so ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 December 2013, 20:22:25
I think you'll find 800grit way too fine for primer. 
Actually, it's probably a bit much to be sanding the primer with 800
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 December 2013, 20:25:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 14:25:04
Quote from: ex taxi al on 29 December 2013, 14:07:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 13:59:04
Discovered I was running on slicks....

....still, enough traction available, even in this cold, wet weather, so they'll be replaced with normal summer tyres :P
Hopefully the new ones will have some air in them ::)
Pressures are correct. I tend to run 32 at front and 30 at rear. Even so, the wear pattern on rears implies overinflation.

So which tyres are these? The F1's or the sport maxx?

Shall I bump the oof tyre thread?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 21:06:42
SC5s. Good fooking riddance
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 December 2013, 21:14:43
Quote from: Nick W on 29 December 2013, 20:22:25
I think you'll find 800grit way too fine for primer. 
Actually, it's probably a bit much to be sanding the primer with 800
The initial shaping was done with 40 grit, so still pretty rough, but no longer fluffy...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 December 2013, 21:16:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 21:06:42
SC5s. Good fooking riddance

Thought you where saving those for the airfield do. ;D


...of all the things to survive the fire. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 01 January 2014, 11:48:13
Transmission main shaft oil seal swap. Sorted. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2014, 11:50:05
I seem to be missing a car. I'll ask Mrs TB when I get out of the bath if she knows where it is.

It wasn't that windy last night, was it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 January 2014, 15:05:49
Beer induced befuddlement per chance ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 January 2014, 16:00:16
;D mini car park ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 January 2014, 16:00:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 December 2013, 21:16:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 21:06:42
SC5s. Good fooking riddance

Thought you where saving those for the airfield do. ;D


...of all the things to survive the fire. ::)

...and what to fit next, btw?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 January 2014, 17:28:51
Started it after 5 days .... chugga chug chug  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 01 January 2014, 17:56:23
Damp coil pack
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 January 2014, 18:01:09
Quote from: Emd on 01 January 2014, 17:28:51
Started it after 5 days .... chugga chug chug  :o

Leaking scuttle
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 January 2014, 18:07:12
It cleared after a few seconds  :D Maybe it didnt like me taking the tax disc out  :-\ Scuttle is dry chris , after 4 omegas ive found a dry foamy one  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MR MISTER on 01 January 2014, 18:17:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 January 2014, 16:00:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 December 2013, 21:16:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2013, 21:06:42
SC5s. Good fooking riddance

Thought you where saving those for the airfield do. ;D


...of all the things to survive the fire. ::)

...and what to fit next, btw?
That's another (long, boring) thread, surely?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 January 2014, 18:22:09
Quote from: Emd on 01 January 2014, 18:07:12
It cleared after a few seconds  :D Maybe it didnt like me taking the tax disc out  :-\ Scuttle is dry chris , after 4 omegas ive found a dry foamy one  ;D
Oh good, but something's not right. Worth a look to catch it early :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kcl on 03 January 2014, 10:16:59
Topped up oil and washer fluid, wonder where all the oil goes, engine is bone dry but still a half a litre per 1000 kilometers... And, finally got the "new" drivers airbag squib home and installed, no more airbag light glowing to my face every morning and evening :y

Also fitted "new" rear view mirror with auto-dim, wiring still to tackle.

Still need to find cheap (= waiting for someone to almost give it to me for free) CID + NCDC2015  ::) And electric front seats. And self-levelling. And rain sensor. Then it would have all the goodies ever available... I think...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2014, 10:25:52
Half a litre every 1000k is half the amount that VW think is acceptable :-X

What mileage/kms on the engine?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kcl on 03 January 2014, 11:44:45
Less than a quarter of a million kilometers on the odometer so should not be that badly worn, regularly serviced etc. Although being one of the very last 2,6 engined cars it does sometimes blow some blue smoke on cold start as do the early ones with stem seal issues... But still, it uses even more oil than my previous 2,6 car which indeed suffered the stem seal leak... Well, it's only oil and GM 5W-30 is cheap enough so not too much an issue, just annoying. And, I can prolong the change interval due this "automatic" change  ::) :o :y :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 03 January 2014, 12:09:42
Quote from: kcl on 03 January 2014, 11:44:45
Less than a quarter of a million kilometers on the odometer so should not be that badly worn, regularly serviced etc. Although being one of the very last 2,6 engined cars it does sometimes blow some blue smoke on cold start as do the early ones with stem seal issues... But still, it uses even more oil than my previous 2,6 car which indeed suffered the stem seal leak... Well, it's only oil and GM 5W-30 is cheap enough so not too much an issue, just annoying. And, I can prolong the change interval due this "automatic" change  ::) :o :y :-X

 ;D Automaitc change  :y yes if I count well you will change 5 ltr of oil during a 10000km oil change period. ;)  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kcl on 03 January 2014, 12:29:03
Quote from: Johnny English on 03 January 2014, 12:09:42
Quote from: kcl on 03 January 2014, 11:44:45
Less than a quarter of a million kilometers on the odometer so should not be that badly worn, regularly serviced etc. Although being one of the very last 2,6 engined cars it does sometimes blow some blue smoke on cold start as do the early ones with stem seal issues... But still, it uses even more oil than my previous 2,6 car which indeed suffered the stem seal leak... Well, it's only oil and GM 5W-30 is cheap enough so not too much an issue, just annoying. And, I can prolong the change interval due this "automatic" change  ::) :o :y :-X

 ;D Automaitc change  :y yes if I count well you will change 5 ltr of oil during a 10000km oil change period. ;)  :-X

Exactly  ::) Still have to figure out how to have automatic change for filter also  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2014, 12:43:10
Quote from: kcl on 03 January 2014, 12:29:03
Quote from: Johnny English on 03 January 2014, 12:09:42
Quote from: kcl on 03 January 2014, 11:44:45
Less than a quarter of a million kilometers on the odometer so should not be that badly worn, regularly serviced etc. Although being one of the very last 2,6 engined cars it does sometimes blow some blue smoke on cold start as do the early ones with stem seal issues... But still, it uses even more oil than my previous 2,6 car which indeed suffered the stem seal leak... Well, it's only oil and GM 5W-30 is cheap enough so not too much an issue, just annoying. And, I can prolong the change interval due this "automatic" change  ::) :o :y :-X

 ;D Automaitc change  :y yes if I count well you will change 5 ltr of oil during a 10000km oil change period. ;)  :-X

Exactly  ::) Still have to figure out how to have automatic change for filter also  :y
That's easy, change the filter every ten top ups ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kcl on 03 January 2014, 12:50:24
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 January 2014, 12:43:10
Quote from: kcl on 03 January 2014, 12:29:03
Quote from: Johnny English on 03 January 2014, 12:09:42
Quote from: kcl on 03 January 2014, 11:44:45
Less than a quarter of a million kilometers on the odometer so should not be that badly worn, regularly serviced etc. Although being one of the very last 2,6 engined cars it does sometimes blow some blue smoke on cold start as do the early ones with stem seal issues... But still, it uses even more oil than my previous 2,6 car which indeed suffered the stem seal leak... Well, it's only oil and GM 5W-30 is cheap enough so not too much an issue, just annoying. And, I can prolong the change interval due this "automatic" change  ::) :o :y :-X

 ;D Automaitc change  :y yes if I count well you will change 5 ltr of oil during a 10000km oil change period. ;)  :-X

Exactly  ::) Still have to figure out how to have automatic change for filter also  :y
That's easy, change the filter every ten top ups ;D

Naah, I need to have something fully automized as the oil change is  :y

Coming to think of it, the oil consumption is not that bad as I wrote originally.. I have now driven 10 000 km since the last oil change and perhaps maximum of two litres added. But still... I used to have Toyota Carina II which I had from new and drove it some 350 000 km until it was sold and never ever had to add oil. Nor coolant. Nor anything else, just normal services and wear parts. I miss those days...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 January 2014, 19:01:34
Got the V6 out of the garage after 10 days off, started first time & ran like a dream , I love this car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 03 January 2014, 19:49:03
Did a 400 miles round trip seeing family. Didn't miss a beat and averaged 31 mpg 3 up with luggage. In dire need to a clean now.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2014, 20:57:07
Have managed to kill both front tyres since Christmas >:(

Front suspension now in bits awaiting lower arm ball joints...

There are a couple of positives to this enforced night off... both front tyres are equally/evenly screwed and I get to start on my liquid Christmas present... a bottle of Honey JD :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 20:58:39
Bought 2 new ones!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 20:58:39
Bought 2 new ones!  ;D
A silver 2.5 cd/elite saloon and a blue diseasel Cavalier per chance ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 21:02:58
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 January 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 20:58:39
Bought 2 new ones!  ;D
A silver 2.5 cd/elite saloon and a blue diseasel Cavalier per chance ::)

Half right, but not for the reason you're thinking  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2014, 21:04:51
Quote from: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 21:02:58
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 January 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 20:58:39
Bought 2 new ones!  ;D
A silver 2.5 cd/elite saloon and a blue diseasel Cavalier per chance ::)

Half right, but not for the reason you're thinking  ;)
You had a reason  :o  :P ;D I should add, thinking is not on my 'to do' list ::)

Guessing the Cav, because otherwise you would still need all your Omega bits...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 21:15:50
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 January 2014, 21:04:51
Quote from: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 21:02:58
Quote from: ex taxi al on 03 January 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: twiglet on 03 January 2014, 20:58:39
Bought 2 new ones!  ;D
A silver 2.5 cd/elite saloon and a blue diseasel Cavalier per chance ::)

Half right, but not for the reason you're thinking  ;)
You had a reason  :o  :P ;D I should add, thinking is not on my 'to do' list ::)

Guessing the Cav, because otherwise you would still need all your Omega bits...

I'm afraid I simply cannot get away from Cavaliers. I love em and they are an addiction. You might remember that the blue Cav was originally mine before I sold it to Albs. Nice to have it back, but sadly it will only be used for spares now.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 January 2014, 19:51:35
Fixed it 8)  Rather Chris did ::)

New ball joints fitted, along with new track rods and drop links :y

Also replaced the softer poly flanges on the vertical bushes with 95 shore to match the main bush core, (those who know what are fitted should hopefully understand that). Result is a firmer, controlled ride, with pin sharp handling... Will report in full after a few miles :y

Just need the track rods tweaking to get the wheel straight ::)

Thanks again for your assistance Chris, I shall try not to break the car again in winter ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 January 2014, 20:40:16
Yor welcome Al. Not as cold as last time. ;)

And thanks for the hospitality. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 06 January 2014, 22:12:20
MoT test on our trusty VW Caddy van:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/img088.jpg)
It'll soon've clocked-up 150k miles. Passed with flying colours! :y

Plenty of life left in the 'The Welland Workhorse' ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 January 2014, 22:41:35
Not if you don't wash it it won't  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MID LIFE CRISIS on 06 January 2014, 22:54:13
Took my '97 Shogun for its M.O.T. ...............she passed so treated her to some new wipers ! Lol .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 06 January 2014, 23:01:47
Quote from: ex taxi al on 06 January 2014, 22:41:35
Not if you don't wash it it won't  ;D

Photo taken a few years ago after returning from a week's hard graft at the Welland Steam Rally, Al :)

It'd also accomplished a 200-mile round trip to/from the event towing my trailer ...

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0545.JPG)

... loaded with my quad-bike and all the equipment for our 'HQ' ...

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0692.JPG)

... and ably piloted by Mrs Seth :o  Notice that dad1uk sort in the background! 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 January 2014, 23:15:27
Only pulling your leg Seth :y

That pic has done more rounds than Cwis Eubank ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 January 2014, 21:31:53
Fiddled about with it today and fixed the rear reversing light bulb fault, by linging up the pins on the bulb holder, so they actually fit between the lugs in the plug. Full brightness now. :)

Wyns lifter treatment in, and rainexed the widows after cleaning all the wax from the car wash off the glass. Always smears.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 07 January 2014, 21:52:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 January 2014, 21:31:53
Fiddled about with it today and fixed the rear reversing light bulb fault, by linging up the pins on the bulb holder, so they actually fit between the lugs in the plug. Full brightness now. :)

Wyns lifter treatment in, and rainexed the widows after cleaning all the wax from the car wash off the glass. Always smears.

You trust a car wash  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 January 2014, 21:55:18
Quote from: jonny2112 on 07 January 2014, 21:52:23
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 January 2014, 21:31:53
Fiddled about with it today and fixed the rear reversing light bulb fault, by linging up the pins on the bulb holder, so they actually fit between the lugs in the plug. Full brightness now. :)

Wyns lifter treatment in, and rainexed the widows after cleaning all the wax from the car wash off the glass. Always smears.

You trust a car wash  :o
I know, ianu will be slapping my legs later ;D but I've had too much agro with the Kosovans and I'm oppsed if I'm cleaning it myself in this weather. (It was cleaned a week ago btw, still looks good too)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 07 January 2014, 21:58:31
The weather is driving me mad too. Can't wait to give it a 'proper' clean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 January 2014, 22:03:55
Quote from: jonny2112 on 07 January 2014, 21:58:31
The weather is driving me mad too. Can't wait to give it a 'proper' clean.
Come spring I'll get a proper detailer round I think. See how they do it, see if I can pick up some tips, a full clean, clay, polish, wax just takes me forever tbh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 07 January 2014, 22:08:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 January 2014, 22:03:55
Quote from: jonny2112 on 07 January 2014, 21:58:31
The weather is driving me mad too. Can't wait to give it a 'proper' clean.
Come spring I'll get a proper detailer round I think. See how they do it, see if I can pick up some tips, a full clean, clay, polish, wax just takes me forever tbh.

Time is the down side, and that's why the experts can actually make some money at it.
Mines definitely due a clay again, and I would quite like to have a go at machine polishing. Just need to find a venue as I've no garage and would be a little wary of doing it outdoors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 08 January 2014, 15:32:13
Big thanks to JamesV6 and Dan282 for coming to see my poorly Omega today.  :y

Gearbox fault diagnosed and timing belt and water pump replaced.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 08 January 2014, 15:59:19
I was just a spectator in the end. Good to catch up buddy and to meet James.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 January 2014, 16:35:36
Quote from: Dan282 on 08 January 2014, 15:59:19
I was just a spectator in the end. Good to catch up buddy and to meet James.  :y

Not so, you were bloody handy with those rags when I created a bit of an, er, ATF waterfall!! ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 08 January 2014, 19:40:45
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 08 January 2014, 16:35:36
Quote from: Dan282 on 08 January 2014, 15:59:19
I was just a spectator in the end. Good to catch up buddy and to meet James.  :y

Not so, you were bloody handy with those rags when I created a bit of an, er, ATF waterfall!! ;D :y

Ahh forgot about that ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 12 January 2014, 19:20:09
As my cam covers are leaking, stripped the breather bridge off along with the throttle bodies. Cleaned them out and refitted......quite pleased the car still started after I dismantled parts of it ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 12 January 2014, 20:57:42
Keep the hose away this time dave ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 13 January 2014, 06:53:49
Quote from: Dan282 on 12 January 2014, 20:57:42
Keep the hose away this time dave ;)

Ouch ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 13 January 2014, 09:38:37
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 13 January 2014, 06:53:49
Quote from: Dan282 on 12 January 2014, 20:57:42
Keep the hose away this time dave ;)

Ouch ::)

 :-* :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 13 January 2014, 09:42:17
Quote from: Dan282 on 13 January 2014, 09:38:37
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 13 January 2014, 06:53:49
Quote from: Dan282 on 12 January 2014, 20:57:42
Keep the hose away this time dave ;)

Ouch ::)

 :-* :y

Yeah, love you too!!   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 13 January 2014, 16:20:06
Had 2 Michelin  Primacy tyres fitted (front ) today, rears done  at the end of October. So should last me till  I retire now, going part time in Apri,l so will only do around 5,000 miles a year.  Also booked in to have new front pads fitted, brake fluid changed & new fuel filter fitted on the 24/01/13..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Johnny English on 13 January 2014, 17:09:45
B bolt replacement today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 January 2014, 19:17:34
Quote from: Johnny English on 13 January 2014, 17:09:45
B bolt replacement today.
Just keep an eye on the coolant level, but that should see it sorted :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2014, 15:55:01
Lost another sill cover to a puddle  >:( fortunately one of the standard ones, but still cosmetically irksome :-\

Must finish sorting tother one out, so that I can glue it back on ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2014, 17:39:15
Got it MOT'd. Passed with no advisories. :D Once a little tread depth deficiency had been resolved. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2014, 18:43:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2014, 17:39:15
Got it MOT'd. Passed with no advisories. :D Once a little tread depth deficiency had been resolved. :-[
Nicely done :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2014, 22:23:33
Got rid of one yesterday because I thought I was going to have to spend money on it.  ::)

Put the other one on a tow truck today when it got upset at being disturbed from it's slumbers!  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 January 2014, 08:02:17
Today it's going to be cleaned up ready for sale. It will be the first time in 13 years I haven't had an omega  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 18 January 2014, 15:58:58
Removed the 3.2 engine & box combined from the breaker. What a sodding job when it`s just you and an engine hoist :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2014, 18:07:07
Need to see if I can get the bastard started, as its been sat for a while. Tunnie and I have an appt with a curry house ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 January 2014, 19:40:10
Quote from: Elite Pete on 18 January 2014, 08:02:17
Today it's going to be cleaned up ready for sale. It will be the first time in 13 years I haven't had an omega  :'(

Looks like the DTI has had a reprieve. After travelling for 3 hours to see a range rover which was "as new"  I came home empty handed. The range rover was mint inside and out but it misfired like hell from start up which got better but didn't clear so I walked, well drove away :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 January 2014, 15:36:55
This... mostly

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140119_152755_zpsrvqct70x.jpg)

Not pretty, but then I'm no artist ::)

It is at least all the same colour and more or less shiny ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 19 January 2014, 15:47:57
Nice job Al :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 January 2014, 15:51:13
Quote from: RobG on 19 January 2014, 15:47:57
Nice job Al :y
Ta :y between your clips and Sikaflex's finest, it shouldn't go anywhere... I hope ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 January 2014, 17:07:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 January 2014, 15:51:13
Quote from: RobG on 19 January 2014, 15:47:57
Nice job Al :y
Ta :y between your clips and Sikaflex's finest, it shouldn't go anywhere... I hope ::)

As long as you slow down for the frikkin puddles ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2014, 17:20:08
TBE needed some lectrikity, but no charger, so took it for a little run.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 January 2014, 17:20:36
Quote from: henryd on 19 January 2014, 17:07:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 January 2014, 15:51:13
Quote from: RobG on 19 January 2014, 15:47:57
Nice job Al :y
Ta :y between your clips and Sikaflex's finest, it shouldn't go anywhere... I hope ::)

As long as you slow down for the frikkin puddles ::) ;)
Yes Dad :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 January 2014, 17:21:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 January 2014, 17:20:08
TBE needed some lectrikity, but no charger, so took it for a little run.
Down to Guffers for an extension lead... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 January 2014, 19:00:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 January 2014, 17:20:36
Quote from: henryd on 19 January 2014, 17:07:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 January 2014, 15:51:13
Quote from: RobG on 19 January 2014, 15:47:57
Nice job Al :y
Ta :y between your clips and Sikaflex's finest, it shouldn't go anywhere... I hope ::)

As long as you slow down for the frikkin puddles ::) ;)
Yes Dad :-[

 ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 January 2014, 11:28:09
Flattened the battery trying to start it with a dead crank sensor ::)

Not done badly...140k, no prior warning and no codes :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 January 2014, 13:33:44
Turns out crank sensor is fine ::) the ecu coolant temp sensor however is not ;D thinks it's -30 and dumps in enough fuel in to light a pond. Obviously the car then won't fire...

So on the train to nearest VX dealer who happens to have one in stock 8)

 Hopefully noone will see me using public transport :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 20 January 2014, 16:46:48
Put back the top of the engine after replacing thermostat,but have been delayed by discovering a small split in radiator top hose so another ordered and hopefully in tomorrow for final completion Wednesday now.

Hose wasnt leaking but sods law would say soon as all back together leak appears so better safe than sorry.

Hopefully with a correct temperature controlled engine MPG will improve a bit and run more efficiently as well as better cabin heat which wasnt too bad before
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 January 2014, 19:25:30
Sensor swapped out, all back together, and for the first time since I bought it...

NO CODES STORED :o

We'll soon see how long that lasts :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 20 January 2014, 19:35:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 January 2014, 19:25:30
Sensor swapped out, all back together, and for the first time since I bought it...

NO CODES STORED :o

We'll soon see how long that lasts :-X

Fingers crossed  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 20 January 2014, 19:35:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 January 2014, 19:25:30
Sensor swapped out, all back together, and for the first time since I bought it...

NO CODES STORED :o

We'll soon see how long that lasts :-X

So you have no codes at all now ??? ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 January 2014, 19:45:59
Just a constantly flashing spanner light when I do the pedal trick :y

So I can't even claim that it's because the bulb's gone ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 January 2014, 17:24:07
Finished fitting my new alternator which only took 2 afternoons.  ::)  I treated the old girl to a new battery as well.  :y

Cambelt next up!  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 January 2014, 17:51:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 January 2014, 19:25:30
Sensor swapped out, all back together, and for the first time since I bought it...

NO CODES STORED :o

We'll soon see how long that lasts :-X

Two days as it happens ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2014, 18:11:48
Snapped a bloody wiper driving in yesterday. I hadn't even used them!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2014, 15:33:49
Written it off again ::)

Following last October's run in with a gravel tipper spraying gravel everywhere >:( third party admitted full liability, so car got assessed and estimate included stripping interior to remove tge roof rails so roof could be painted...

Just been told it's a Cat C again... ;D

Get to keep it though, which is nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 24 January 2014, 18:09:58
Got the TD Estate up on ramps and stands and swopped the gearbox selector switch for the one on the AR25 which I have spare. selector lights all work OK now, but its staying on stands for a while so haven't drive tested it. Oh, I also checked the fluid level, it only took about a tablespoonful.
Also stripped down an old drivers door lock to replace the micro-switch using Kevin's excellent how-to. This will replace my current lazy one, idle B*#@&*d. ::) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 January 2014, 18:18:22
My 2.6 had new front pads, new fuel filter & brake fluid change ( all genuine GM parts ) Then round to the Polish car wash for a full valet.. Now tucked away gleaming in the garage till Monday ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 January 2014, 18:57:50
....noted how much I love it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 24 January 2014, 21:01:48
  I drove mine today, first time since early December, back from MOT. So nice, comfortable and effortless. will miss it when its gone. still, got a Monza to replace it :y
Keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 January 2014, 23:32:09
I've been using mine as the daily drive for the first time in nearly 16 months!  ::)

 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 25 January 2014, 09:52:48
Check for condensation , nowt  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 25 January 2014, 13:55:46
Removed door cards, amp, head unit, CD changer, climate panel, currently unplugging the surrounds
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 25 January 2014, 17:43:41
Had a go at passenger side scuttle - got down to the cup but doesn't seem to be clearing. Are there any better photos on site other than in Maintenance Guide.?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 25 January 2014, 17:43:56
Stripped the door card off the rear pax door to check the winder mechanism which behaved strangely last time it was used. Worked OK when stripped, but the cable and working bits were very dry. Lubed well with grease and re-assembled. Works fine now as well. A small problem when stripping, I had to drill a hole and use a screw to pull out the plunger release tab which would not come out any other way. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 January 2014, 18:14:10
Quote from: pscocoa on 25 January 2014, 17:43:41
Had a go at passenger side scuttle - got down to the cup but doesn't seem to be clearing. Are there any better photos on site other than in Maintenance Guide.?

That's about as clear as a pic of that area gets... the drain comes out forwards at a 45° down angle beneath the large wiring grommet, rather than draining straight down.

Take a length of 30amp cooker cable, and bend it so you have a straight run of about 3" with a 45° bend in it. Feed this vertically down past the loom, next to the pollen filter, in such a way that the end is pointing forwards and down, it should then locate in the grommet. 3" should be enough that the end is visible between the loom and chassis rail on the engine side :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 January 2014, 19:33:28
Put the M3 back together .. now with working gearbox! Actually seems to shift better than it did before and "only" £400 in parts instead of the £1900 BMW want.. result.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dazza88 on 25 January 2014, 19:46:03
Front disc and pads then broke the front pad wear sensor so had to go back out to buy one of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 25 January 2014, 19:54:44
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 January 2014, 18:14:10
Quote from: pscocoa on 25 January 2014, 17:43:41
Had a go at passenger side scuttle - got down to the cup but doesn't seem to be clearing. Are there any better photos on site other than in Maintenance Guide.?

That's about as clear as a pic of that area gets... the drain comes out forwards at a 45° down angle beneath the large wiring grommet, rather than draining straight down.

Take a length of 30amp cooker cable, and bend it so you have a straight run of about 3" with a 45° bend in it. Feed this vertically down past the loom, next to the pollen filter, in such a way that the end is pointing forwards and down, it should then locate in the grommet. 3" should be enough that the end is visible between the loom and chassis rail on the engine side :y

Thanks Al  - yes I saw the pic but the hole must be solid. It then poured down as I got into it so had to break off. Will look again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 January 2014, 20:02:05
Quote from: pscocoa on 25 January 2014, 19:54:44
Thanks Al  - yes I saw the pic but the hole must be solid. It then poured down as I got into it so had to break off. Will look again.

Didn't it just - hailed so hard here we got wet standing in my garage!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 January 2014, 20:39:18
Spent a frustrating day lying on my back attempting to change the handbrake cable. Was planning to change the cable, rear discs, pads & shoes. Was also looking out for the cause a a rattle that started last week.

Found that the heat shield over the final silencer rattles because it has rotted away around all the fixing nuts bar one. Attempted to fit an oversized washer behind the only nut I could reach & the stud sheared off while I was (very gently) trying to undo it  >:(

Moved over to the other side of the car and found that the end of the road spring has snapped off  >:( >:(

Eventually gave up on changing the cable because I couldn't get it passed the heat shields and I didn't want to shear all the studs :(

Going back outside to finish changing the discs before the rain starts now.........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2014, 13:33:17
Forgot to book it in for its MOT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 January 2014, 16:21:33
Changed the broken front spring on son's Ka. Also replaced lower ball joint, which had to have rivets drilled to replace with Lemforder bolt on replacement. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 January 2014, 16:50:33
263,000 miles ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 January 2014, 17:02:58
In one day !! That's incredible.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 January 2014, 17:13:55
Just bought a 98 MV6 manual to use as a track car so I'll be stripping it as much as possible to lose some weight. Anyone fancy a thrash around Oulton Park :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 26 January 2014, 17:19:38
Inbetween heavy showers fitted new top hose and refilled with nice fresh 50/50 gm coolant after replacing thermostat in the week.

Fired into life on first turn of key and after few minutes settled down to a really nice smooth idle.Checked temp gauge and sat bang on mid point after only a short while and tophose gave the reassuring gush of hoot water to prove all is good.

Final top up after thorough check..heater nice and hot and all water tight so job,jobbed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 26 January 2014, 17:40:10
MoT tomorrow, so gave the TD a final fettling:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/Omega%20front.jpg)

Then an Italian Tune-up over the hills to Swansea. Back home via the M4 ... effortlessly! 8)

Will make a decision on it's future here thereafter :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 January 2014, 18:31:44
Quote from: Tilbo on 26 January 2014, 17:02:58
In one day !! That's incredible.
Tell me about it ::) I'm bloody knackered ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 27 January 2014, 10:27:33
Quote from: Seth on 26 January 2014, 17:40:10
MoT tomorrow, so gave the TD a final fettling:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/Omega%20front.jpg)

Then an Italian Tune-up over the hills to Swansea. Back home via the M4 ... effortlessly! 8)

Will make a decision on it's future here thereafter :-X

Up on the lift right now ... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 January 2014, 11:10:33
Discovered that either:

a) The self levelling pump/sensor etc is not working or
b) The self levelling cannot cope with the weight of ~24 paving slabs in the boot

 :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 January 2014, 11:27:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 January 2014, 11:10:33
Discovered that either:

a) The self levelling pump/sensor etc is not working or
b) The self levelling cannot cope with the weight of ~24 paving slabs in the boot

 :-[

Chrisgixer wonders why Aaron transports so many paving slabs?

Didn't you post similar before, or am I fuddled again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 January 2014, 11:44:32
No no no.. that was carpet tiles! ;D

These are paving slabs for a shed base and/or patio and/or garden path. A friend of mine is having his garden landscaped and so had all the old (perfectly good) slabs available for free.. seemed rude not to.

[edit] And in total we transported a lot more than that split between two estates and a trailer..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 January 2014, 15:01:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 January 2014, 11:10:33
Discovered that either:

a) The self levelling pump/sensor etc is not working or
b) The self levelling cannot cope with the weight of ~24 paving slabs in the boot

 :-[

2x2's  :-\ that will make the pump squeak  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 January 2014, 15:09:27
Quote from: Emd on 27 January 2014, 15:01:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 January 2014, 11:10:33
Discovered that either:

a) The self levelling pump/sensor etc is not working or
b) The self levelling cannot cope with the weight of ~24 paving slabs in the boot

 :-[

2x2's  :-\ that will make the pump squeak  :D

Nah, the tiddlers.. 450x450, I think.. something like that anyway, not 2'x2' council slabs ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 January 2014, 15:22:44
Shifted about 100 2x2 council slabs a few yrs back but not in back of elite  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 January 2014, 20:36:28
Had tard in bmw reverse into miggy at junction >:( I was ten foot plus away-but couldnt move as lorry behind me--no damage -f******* moron said he didnt know I was there--said to him--bmws are crap-no indicators or rear view mirrors then-he didnt like that ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 27 January 2014, 20:52:22
Quote from: symes on 27 January 2014, 20:36:28
Had tard in bmw reverse into miggy at junction >:( I was ten foot plus away-but couldnt move as lorry behind me--no damage -f******* moron said he didnt know I was there--said to him--bmws are crap-no indicators or rear view mirrors then-he didnt like that ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sorry to hear that mate  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 January 2014, 21:53:52
Thats nothing matey windscreen cracked-getting done friday-again ;D ;D gotta laugh-otherwise go mad  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 January 2014, 22:07:42
Quote from: symes on 27 January 2014, 20:36:28
Had tard in bmw reverse into miggy at junction >:( I was ten foot plus away-but couldnt move as lorry behind me--no damage -f******* moron said he didnt know I was there--said to him--bmws are crap-no indicators or rear view mirrors then-he didnt like that ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Did it have a blue light on the roof  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 January 2014, 22:19:10
Quote from: Emd on 27 January 2014, 22:07:42
Quote from: symes on 27 January 2014, 20:36:28
Had tard in bmw reverse into miggy at junction >:( I was ten foot plus away-but couldnt move as lorry behind me--no damage -f******* moron said he didnt know I was there--said to him--bmws are crap-no indicators or rear view mirrors then-he didnt like that ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Did it have a blue light on the roof  ::) ;D
no it was a gay 1 series in black
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2014, 18:10:20
Picked up another MOT refusal 'Certificate'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 January 2014, 18:13:41
fitted some bosch aero twins to her lexus, and rain x'ed the screen, in the pouring rain. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 January 2014, 18:17:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2014, 18:10:20
Picked up another hand brake refusal 'Certificate'

fixed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 31 January 2014, 18:37:31
Replaced the resistor in the door lock motor, refitted the motor, all works good, but still can't get the door trim to latch into the top clips. >:( Try again tomorrow. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 31 January 2014, 20:44:07
Faulty AR25 removed and AR35 fitted by a local friendly garage today, great to have the car back  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 January 2014, 20:53:53
Left it at home and caught a train to collect its working replacement...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 January 2014, 20:55:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 January 2014, 20:53:53
Left it at home and caught a train to collect its working replacement...

Whassat then ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 January 2014, 20:58:23
One of theses...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140131_205139_zpsip11y7es.jpg)

 ::)

19 miles on the clock 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 January 2014, 21:03:16
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 January 2014, 20:58:23
One of theses...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140131_205139_zpsip11y7es.jpg)

 ::)

19 miles on the clock 8)


Is it that one?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 January 2014, 21:05:53
Ah, that's what you where doing. Nice one. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 January 2014, 21:06:37
Aye ::)

Technically a month old, so apologies for not winning the lottery ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 January 2014, 21:07:57
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 January 2014, 21:06:37
Aye ::)

Weasel :o dpf :o :o ;)

Very nice though 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 January 2014, 21:12:35
I was all set to pop down to Plymouth to look at/potentially buy an LPGd VXR8, and only popped into the garage to pick up a crank sensor ::)

Was told how much, worked out the ppm and came over all sensible :-[ apologies for that too...  ;D

Plan is to change the oil every 5k, the air and fuel filters every 10k, and chuck it into Vauxhall every 20k for a once over to avoid warranty grumbles :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 January 2014, 21:32:38
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 January 2014, 21:12:35
I was all set to pop down to Plymouth to look at/potentially buy an LPGd VXR8, and only popped into the garage to pick up a crank sensor ::)

Was told how much, worked out the ppm and came over all sensible :-[ apologies for that too...  ;D

Plan is to change the oil every 5k, the air and fuel filters every 10k, and chuck it into Vauxhall every 20k for a once over to avoid warranty grumbles :-\
So did you come to Plymouth and buy a VXR8 or not? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 January 2014, 21:35:39
Looking at the pic, not ::)

The crank sensor was at my local dealer :y

Putting that another way, you'd have heard me leaving Cornwall if I had ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 January 2014, 21:47:18
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 January 2014, 21:35:39
Looking at the pic, not ::)

The crank sensor was at my local dealer :y

Putting that another way, you'd have heard me leaving Cornwall if I had ;D
Hmmm, so an LPGd VXR8 needs a new home, and is local to me.....
How much?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 January 2014, 21:51:55
They've been breeding since I last looked :o

The one I had in mind is no longer on Autotrader, was at Howells? '09 27k miles manual, silver lpg and up for 17995 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 31 January 2014, 22:11:12
Car sitting under car port at parents,feeling sorry for her self as she isnt tucked in a nice carpeted garage at home,might get round to some wiring jobs at the weekend i think,take my mind of other things. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 January 2014, 23:55:57
Driven it to the seaside to celebrate Mrs. KW's birthday.

Currently listening to the horizontal rain impacting the bedroom window. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 01 February 2014, 08:27:47
Sold the old 2.5   :-[ so down to just the 1 Omega now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 February 2014, 14:21:34
Quote from: henryd on 31 January 2014, 20:55:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 January 2014, 20:53:53
Left it at home and caught a train to collect its working replacement...

Whassat then ???
Looks better in daylight ::)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140201_141830_zpsx7jtxw2w.jpg)

The Omega needs a bloody good clean though :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 February 2014, 16:29:35
Is that Casa del Al, Al?


Picked up yet more paving slabs in mine again today - this time a reasonable number and the self levelling actually worked ;D Got almost all the way home (to Sainsbury on the A322 for the locals), went to pull away from the lights and the CEL went 'flash flash flash flash' .. I now appear to have a four cylinder V6 :-[

Here's hoping for some dry days ( ;D ;D) next week to get the inlet manifold off and the coil packs out to see if it's wells full of oil/water/mystery substance, or just knackered coil packs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 February 2014, 18:58:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 February 2014, 16:29:35
Is that Casa del Al, Al?


Picked up yet more paving slabs in mine again today - this time a reasonable number and the self levelling actually worked ;D Got almost all the way home (to Sainsbury on the A322 for the locals), went to pull away from the lights and the CEL went 'flash flash flash flash' .. I now appear to have a four cylinder V6 :-[

Here's hoping for some dry days ( ;D ;D) next week to get the inlet manifold off and the coil packs out to see if it's wells full of oil/water/mystery substance, or just knackered coil packs.
Aye, that be it...

You and me both for this poxy weather ::) have to strip the interiors of both cars to swap the Taxi gubbins over, and would rather it not be cold and wet and miserable when I do :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 01 February 2014, 20:57:11
Fitted new rear springs, changed the air filters, changed the spark plugs. Had forgotten what a pain it was to change the plugs :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 February 2014, 04:19:57
Done its last Taxi job :'(

263565 miles, still on the original engine/box/diff 8) Got to pull the meter out later, assuming it stops raining for ten minutes, and plumb it into the new office...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 February 2014, 10:30:44
Yesterday actually - eventually got the driver's door card to latch into the clips, and refitted everything. Nice to have it working properly again :y
Cleaned and Hammerited the rust patches on the brake lines.
Stripped the rear brakes, removed discs and handbrake shoes, parts should arrive tomorrow. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 February 2014, 19:39:10
Apart from not realising quite what day it is...Sincere apologies to Twiglet :-[ I am an arse :-\

I have been mostly doing this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140202_171337_zpsyvlyob0f.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140202_171317_zpslk9avhgr.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 02 February 2014, 19:54:29
Good luck Al  :y
Looks like that could become a drama  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 February 2014, 19:59:36
Was back together in time for tea :y

The meter, idiot box and phone chargers all work as advertised, will check the Parrot in the morning :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 02 February 2014, 20:37:48
Nice work  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 February 2014, 22:55:46
Drove it for the first time in 10 days having replaced rear brakes, rear springs, air filters and spark plugs  :) it felt good  :y

Noticed that the front fans weren't running :-\ checked that I hadn't pressed the ECO button & deduced that the climate system has lost it's charge. Bugger  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 03 February 2014, 02:13:14
Fitted a pair of Nightbreakers to the Estate - took all of 5 minutes.  Got some for the Jag - need to drop front "bumper" on that to remove light units to fit bulbs - that'll take more than 5 minutes ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 February 2014, 21:10:47
Had the M3 washed by the blokes in the Reading Oracle car park - it's now shiny again and the inside (full valet) no longer smells of mildew. Result.

Also stopped in at Vauxhall and ordered 4 cans of oil, a rear wheel bearing kit, solid rear discs, brake pads and two door strap bushes. Bearings, discs and pads are for a friends 2.2DTi not mine, hence solid - nice saving over the regular prices..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 February 2014, 22:16:25
Put it through a car wash :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 February 2014, 22:18:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 February 2014, 22:16:25
Put it through a car wash :-[
Are you ill :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 February 2014, 22:28:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 February 2014, 22:16:25
Put it through a car wash :-[

(http://www.penguinhuggle.com/chat/smileys/nonono.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 February 2014, 22:30:39
Quote from: Emd on 03 February 2014, 22:28:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 February 2014, 22:16:25
Put it through a car wash :-[

(http://www.penguinhuggle.com/chat/smileys/nonono.gif)
Needs more than a finger wagging ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 February 2014, 22:32:21
I'm busaaay...!

The kosovans are shite and I haven't got time. It's got foam bristles so won't scratch. Much. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 February 2014, 14:15:06
Mopped up the interior condensation again  :( Moved it 2ft , still sounds good  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ever Ready on 04 February 2014, 14:58:16
Fitted a new pair of dipped beam lamps.  If only the original owner had specified HID lamp set up :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 February 2014, 20:12:05
Driven it... it's a damn site faster without a two foot wide brick on the roof ::)

Not to mention quieter ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 18:27:05
Bought two new Goodyear F1 Aysemetric 2 tyres for the front today, It has transformed the way she drives now in a good way  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 19:21:37
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 18:27:05
Bought two new Goodyear F1 Aysemetric 2 tyres for the front today, It has transformed the way she drives now in a good way  :y
Old stock? I've been told that none are being made now, something due to getting kicked out of F1, and the replacement is a much cheaper eco tyre (so as much use as a used condom smeared in dogshit)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 19:23:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 19:21:37
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 18:27:05
Bought two new Goodyear F1 Aysemetric 2 tyres for the front today, It has transformed the way she drives now in a good way  :y
Old stock? I've been told that none are being made now, something due to getting kicked out of F1, and the replacement is a much cheaper eco tyre (so as much use as a used condom smeared in dogshit)

Could be, They looked brand new with labels etc. £216 fitted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 19:28:16
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 19:23:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 19:21:37
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 18:27:05
Bought two new Goodyear F1 Aysemetric 2 tyres for the front today, It has transformed the way she drives now in a good way  :y
Old stock? I've been told that none are being made now, something due to getting kicked out of F1, and the replacement is a much cheaper eco tyre (so as much use as a used condom smeared in dogshit)

Could be, They looked brand new with labels etc. £216 fitted.
Date code will tell :)

I'm guessing standard Omega 17" size, so seems about right at the moment, as that tyre has come down a lot (probably true then that it is obsolete)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 20:40:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 19:28:16
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 19:23:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 19:21:37
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 18:27:05
Bought two new Goodyear F1 Aysemetric 2 tyres for the front today, It has transformed the way she drives now in a good way  :y
Old stock? I've been told that none are being made now, something due to getting kicked out of F1, and the replacement is a much cheaper eco tyre (so as much use as a used condom smeared in dogshit)

Could be, They looked brand new with labels etc. £216 fitted.
Date code will tell :)

I'm guessing standard Omega 17" size, so seems about right at the moment, as that tyre has come down a lot (probably true then that it is obsolete)

Yep Early FL Elite Alloys 235/45/17 , Saw good reviews on here for this tyre so thought why not  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 21:49:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

No problem  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 February 2014, 22:47:17
Continental play that game. Sc2 and 3 still in production. Even though we heard the 5 superseded the 3.

Sc3
http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/continental/sport-contact-3

Sc2 on the same site, although not necessarily shown in our sizes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 06 February 2014, 23:12:31
Had a set of F1,s fitted on Tuesday at local tyres place as existing rears were down to wear marks. ???

Date code on tyres is DOT 0114 and same on receipt...paid £115 each fitted..guy said all Goodyear tyreswere at 25% off until end of march so will get the front set replaced next month ,car fund permiting ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

Had a quick look wasn't doing much, 3213 So is that 2013 ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2014, 23:39:01
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

Had a quick look wasn't doing much, 3213 So is that 2013 ?
That be week 32, 2013 :y

Quote from: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
The Asda ones being the wrong size...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 February 2014, 23:39:27
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

Had a quick look wasn't doing much, 3213 So is that 2013 ?

32nd week of 2013

Bah, too slow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:44:02
Ah thanks, Good to know that they ain't years old  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2014, 23:49:42
 ;D

The Insignia was supplied with SC3s, daft size though, 245/45/18, and pretty pricey too :-\

Will have a look at the Omegas in the morning, GY Eagle F1 Assym2 XL s in 245/40/18... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 February 2014, 00:14:59
Think they've gone up since I last bought some, and they where bloody expensive then. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 February 2014, 00:31:57
£165 each without looking too hard :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2014, 07:40:39
Quote from: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
I suspect there are only 2 or 3 true wholesalers/importers, and if one decides drop them (even temporarily), then you get the same story from loads of outlets, as they probably all use the same wholesaler.

Hence my quizzing of Mr Omegaman on dates...  ...although 6 months old is quite old for new tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2014, 07:41:13
A years ticket on the Silver Bullet this morning, happy days!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 February 2014, 12:06:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 February 2014, 07:41:13
A years ticket on the Silver Bullet this morning, happy days!

Well done Jaime. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 February 2014, 14:33:41
Hmm. I think I might have drowned the autobox selector switch. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 February 2014, 16:29:28
Deliberately sat in traffic on the motorway last night, as oppose to taking the back roads to Reading ;) as they would have been under at least 6inches  of water in places. The kerbs keep the water in as the drains are full.

Plus my lpg ecu is attached to the wheel arch liner. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 February 2014, 16:47:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 February 2014, 07:40:39
Quote from: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
I suspect there are only 2 or 3 true wholesalers/importers, and if one decides drop them (even temporarily), then you get the same story from loads of outlets, as they probably all use the same wholesaler.

Hence my quizzing of Mr Omegaman on dates...  ...although 6 months old is quite old for new tyres.
3x week 50 2013, and one week 49 ;D

Contis on the Insignia are all week 20 2013...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 07 February 2014, 17:42:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 February 2014, 23:39:01
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

Had a quick look wasn't doing much, 3213 So is that 2013 ?
That be week 32, 2013 :y

Quote from: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
The Asda ones being the wrong size...

try this one then .. Mr Pedantic ...  :)

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17

still seem to be selling them ....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 February 2014, 18:00:50
Not a bad price all things considered :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 February 2014, 18:22:11
Quote from: Entwood on 07 February 2014, 17:42:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 February 2014, 23:39:01
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

Had a quick look wasn't doing much, 3213 So is that 2013 ?
That be week 32, 2013 :y

Quote from: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
The Asda ones being the wrong size...

try this one then .. Mr Pedantic ...  :)

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17

still seem to be selling them ....  :)

There appears to be something strange with that site, the 235/17 F1 is advertised twice at a different price (only 50p) with different ratings.  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 February 2014, 18:29:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 February 2014, 18:22:11
Quote from: Entwood on 07 February 2014, 17:42:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 February 2014, 23:39:01
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

Had a quick look wasn't doing much, 3213 So is that 2013 ?
That be week 32, 2013 :y

Quote from: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
The Asda ones being the wrong size...

try this one then .. Mr Pedantic ...  :)

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17

still seem to be selling them ....  :)

There appears to be something strange with that site, the 235/17 F1 is advertised twice at a different price (only 50p) with different ratings.  ??? ??? ???

I count three times
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 07 February 2014, 19:01:09
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 February 2014, 18:22:11
Quote from: Entwood on 07 February 2014, 17:42:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 February 2014, 23:39:01
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 February 2014, 23:16:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2014, 21:44:34
Mr Omegaman, post up datecode next time you go out in daylight :y

Had a quick look wasn't doing much, 3213 So is that 2013 ?
That be week 32, 2013 :y

Quote from: Entwood on 06 February 2014, 22:12:04
There seem to be an awful lot of "Goodyear F1 Asym 2s" available for something that is no longer being made !!

The goodyear site still lists them as available

http://www.goodyear.eu/uk_en/tires/passenger/eagle-f1-asymmetric-2/index.jsp?from=browse

Even asda are selling em !!

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/225-45-17

then click on "Goodyear"
The Asda ones being the wrong size...

try this one then .. Mr Pedantic ...  :)

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17

still seem to be selling them ....  :)

There appears to be something strange with that site, the 235/17 F1 is advertised twice at a different price (only 50p) with different ratings.  ??? ??? ???

Something to do with the economy ratings at the bottom I guess .. the 2 Y speed  ratings have different "economy" ratings ?? C & E ??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 February 2014, 19:10:56
Probably different codes for different manufacturers. What would spAsda about tyres, the Idiots.

This sort of thing can make the difference between a beautifully handling car and a total nightmare.


There is info missing. Confirm EXACTLY what your buying before purchase.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 February 2014, 21:27:18
Who pays £100+ for a tyre :o want a pair for that...

Incoming take cover ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 February 2014, 08:05:37
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 February 2014, 21:27:18
Who pays £100+ for a tyre :o want 4 a pair for that...

Incoming take cover ::)

Fixed  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 08 February 2014, 12:04:01
Done the door strap bushes on 2 cars,could'nt  do the third as it's away for a respray,pi**ed down with rain as soon as I undid the first one....seriously considering a move to sunnier climes ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 February 2014, 20:49:26
Not my car but an Omega..

Tried (and failed) to change the rear wheel bearing on a friends DTi estate; did get his rear discs done and handbrake adjusted, but the bearing was beyond us :( see here (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=120905.msg1544508#msg1544508) for the cause of our failure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 08 February 2014, 22:59:03
  Just completed, cylinder head off to replace the valve stem seals (some were rocking about on top of the valve guides like Eric Morecambes top hat). Did the cam belt and water pump, and cleaned the EGR valve with new gaskets and nuts throughout.

   Had a problem when I came to starting, not with the car, that started fine, but with me.  I couldn't turn the key, a couple of times when I went to/tried I thought of something else to check to see if  everything was OK, when I knew full well it was.  :-[   :-[   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 February 2014, 21:50:52
Plugged the code reader into the Elite to see what the misfire was all about - P0301, cylinder 1 misfire stored as pending but not active (my left butt cheek Mr Motronic, you were flashing the CEL at the time!)

Fired it up and it's back to it's normal self again.. temperamental thing.

Is cyl 1 the front passenger side cylinder? Just checking to be sure .. that would make sense since that's the side covered in oil from the cam covers..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 09 February 2014, 22:31:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 February 2014, 21:50:52
Plugged the code reader into the Elite to see what the misfire was all about - P0301, cylinder 1 misfire stored as pending but not active (my left butt cheek Mr Motronic, you were flashing the CEL at the time!)

Fired it up and it's back to it's normal self again.. temperamental thing.

Is cyl 1 the front passenger side cylinder? Just checking to be sure .. that would make sense since that's the side covered in oil from the cam covers..
Drivers side.

The drivers side bank is further forward than the passenger side by the width of a conrod. Counting from the front of the crankshaft the front drivers side cylinder is therefore cylinder no1.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 February 2014, 22:35:08
Interesting.. that side is the bone dry side (it had a new set of gaskets recently-ish). Perhaps it's water ingress (not surprising given all the rain we've had!) or an iffy coil pack.

When I get a minute it can all come apart for the gaskets anyway.

Ta Andy  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 February 2014, 22:51:24
Been for a 160 odd mile run mainly on A/B roads, Wet and Dry and I can't believe I'm driving the same car..  :o

The Goodyear tyres have transformed the Elite's drive drastically, Have noticed though I'm driving faster now that i have confidence in it's handling now Seems to like glide along now :y

Need to sort out the rear tyres next. Will go for Goodyear's F1 again most likely.

Definitely a thumbs up from me for these tyres  :y (early days I know and will update if I have problems)

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/32445E55-DB03-4D7C-B29D-AE5B7AA9AB35_zpsss5cfnaq.jpg)

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/F88589BD-9AB5-43F0-8F34-D83D25266B64_zpszopda9ct.jpg)

Yep she's filthy currently.  :-X



..... Also, Before I rest the trip computer thought I'd share my trip computer figures just over 1,000 miles.

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/90922D2C-B804-4243-AE6A-C571BA4E7F99_zpszjgptpdi.jpg)

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/839C34A1-5B94-49EC-8293-189DB8020E59_zpsqw1p6q6t.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 10 February 2014, 08:15:29
Went for a drive up to Cumbria and collected a full Irmscher bodykit for my '99 F/L Elite, also collected all the MV6 titanium interior trims too as I don't like the fake wood on the Elites dash or door cards.... Iv also changed the centre armrest for 1 that works and locks, also collected with the Irmy bodykit was the matching twin exhaust too :) and a Lotus Carlton rear wing.....

Need to find a good bodyshop around the Wigan area to paint all the bodykit components to a good standard, I could do it but want a proper job doing so it looks right....

Can't wait to get it on once its painted :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 08:39:22
With help from chrisgixer, as he had a jack, and I don't, the oil was change on both cars. It was a bit "overdue". Slapped an air filter in TBE while the bonnet was up, and a bulb in the foglight when it was jacked.

Many thanks to chrisgixer for his help, and a pleasant afternoon car fettling :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 09:10:46
Aaaaeye.  Tools supplied, no oil in MY eye. Oh no. Not even twice ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2014, 13:22:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 09:10:46
Aaaaeye.  Tools supplied, no oil in MY eye. Oh no. Not even twice ;D
Spin on filters are good like that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 17:47:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 09:10:46
Aaaaeye.  Tools supplied, no oil in MY eye. Oh no. Not even twice ;D
break off :@

I hope you wet yourself when you laughed so hard...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 17:48:04
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 February 2014, 13:22:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 09:10:46
Aaaaeye.  Tools supplied, no oil in MY eye. Oh no. Not even twice ;D
Spin on filters are good like that :y
Twas the paper element type. Downside of changing oil in a Force 9 - you place containers taking into account of the wind, then the wind briefly changes direction. Twice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 17:50:01
A good day though, not just because I was really keen to remove the sludge and put some oil in, but nice to have a gentle tinker and spanner twirl, despite dodging showers, and the flipping wind...

Although simple, straightforward tasks, I felt a sense of satisfaction afterwards :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 17:50:53
Popped in some new HID bulbs into the superior Silver Bullet. Hopefully help take some of the guesswork out of night driving :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 20:06:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 17:47:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 09:10:46
Aaaaeye.  Tools supplied, no oil in MY eye. Oh no. Not even twice ;D
break off :@

I hope you wet yourself when you laughed so hard...

Notice I didn't mention it wasn't just in your eye. It was bloody everywhere. ;D lesser spotted TB appeared from under the car in a right state. ;D


....( as he's clearly not recovered from the lurgy, I did feal sorry for him, but only briefly ;D )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 21:22:33
I could tell be the taste that it had been in too long ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 21:28:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 21:22:33
I could tell be the taste that it had been in too long ;D

Bah, its fine.


....how long was too long?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2014, 21:33:05
Washed it yesterday...

Apparently it's white :o  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 21:34:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 21:28:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 21:22:33
I could tell be the taste that it had been in too long ;D

Bah, its fine.


....how long was too long?
I reckon TBE was 15k, SB 20k, although the latter has a special replenishing system
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 February 2014, 21:51:30
How long! 'He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty The Boy'

(http://ih1.redbubble.net/image.12734418.3156/sticker,375x360.u3.png)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 February 2014, 23:04:13
Now Mr TB, we are supposed to be setting an example.


(By "we", of course I mean the royal "you")
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 February 2014, 16:23:11
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 February 2014, 21:33:05
Washed it yesterday...

Apparently it's white :o  :-[

Local Kosovan hand car wash do a great job here for £5 and a free dangly freshener  ::) :P :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 17:52:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 10 February 2014, 21:51:30
How long! 'He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty The Boy'

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Mrs TB has put her foot down about jacks in the kitchen.  I'm not allowed a jack until I have a garage  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 17:53:47
Sucked my pants up my chuff when I put the bastard thing sideways at dual carriageway speeds.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2014, 19:16:12
Filled it up when the light came on... 55litres of Shells finest devil juice... 36mpg from the first tank :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 19:21:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 February 2014, 19:16:12
Filled it up when the light came on... 55litres of Shells finest devil juice... 36mpg from the first tank :-\
Oooohhh, I'd expect a bit better, assuming you're running it in a bit.

That (130bhp) one I used for France in 2012, I think I managed about mid 40s from. Much of the bulk of the miles was tedious motorway, but fun was had on more than one occassion, and I was running very late to get to the tunnel on the way out ::). Bearing in mind the other member of the party was in an V6 ash tree Morgan, occasionally some effort was needed to teach him a lesson ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2014, 19:24:27
Have been keeping it below 2k so far :o

Only done 468 miles and mostly urban/in traffic... about 15mpg up on the Omega without really trying...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 19:28:38
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 February 2014, 19:24:27
Have been keeping it below 2k so far :o

Only done 468 miles and mostly urban/in traffic... about 15mpg up on the Omega without really trying...
The one I borrowed was usually reading 750-800 miles trip+range
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 19:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 17:52:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 10 February 2014, 21:51:30
How long! 'He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty The Boy'

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Mrs TB has put her foot down about jacks in the kitchen.  I'm not allowed a jack until I have a garage  :'(

As you saw, scissor jack works. Will fit in't boot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 11 February 2014, 19:59:27
Finished the rear handbrake shoes and disc change on the TD. I hope I never have to do that again, definitely a job where two pairs of hands would be useful. :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 21:08:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 19:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 17:52:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 10 February 2014, 21:51:30
How long! 'He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty The Boy'

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Mrs TB has put her foot down about jacks in the kitchen.  I'm not allowed a jack until I have a garage  :'(

As you saw, scissor jack works. Will fit in't boot.
What was that jack off?  I may one of them :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 21:10:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 21:08:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 19:42:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 17:52:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 10 February 2014, 21:51:30
How long! 'He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty The Boy'

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Mrs TB has put her foot down about jacks in the kitchen.  I'm not allowed a jack until I have a garage  :'(

As you saw, scissor jack works. Will fit in't boot.
What was that jack off?  I may one of them :)

....off? A shop. ;D

Suggest a two ton job, if it fits under.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 21:13:57
Ah, assumed you'd nicked it off a scrapyard car ;D

Doubt anywhere round here sells such things....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 February 2014, 21:31:30
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 February 2014, 19:16:12
Filled it up when the light came on... 55litres of Shells finest devil juice... 36mpg from the first tank :-\

That'll improve,new diesels are always down for the first couple of thousand miles :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 21:34:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 21:13:57
Ah, assumed you'd nicked it off a scrapyard car ;D

Doubt anywhere round here sells such things....

There's always internet shops.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400565334781?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=t&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95
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Post by: aaronjb on 11 February 2014, 21:37:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 21:34:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 21:13:57
Ah, assumed you'd nicked it off a scrapyard car ;D

Doubt anywhere round here sells such things....

There's always internet shops.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400565334781?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=t&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95

doesn't 'egay' fall under the same heading as 'youtube' and 'arsebook' for TB, though? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 February 2014, 21:49:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 February 2014, 19:24:27
Have been keeping it below 2k so far :o

Only done 468 miles and mostly urban/in traffic... about 15mpg up on the Omega without really trying...

I didn't think you had to 'run in' new cars these days and the advise is to just drive them normally?  :-\

Unless you're called 'The Boy' of course!!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 21:52:13
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 February 2014, 21:37:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 21:34:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 21:13:57
Ah, assumed you'd nicked it off a scrapyard car ;D

Doubt anywhere round here sells such things....

There's always internet shops.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400565334781?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=t&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95

doesn't 'egay' fall under the same heading as 'youtube' and 'arsebook' for TB, though? ;D

It's me that hates ebay. He's bought stuff of ebay on my behalf before, just for a peacefull life. ;D ;D

Bless him. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2014, 21:57:08
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 February 2014, 21:52:13
He's bought stuff of ebay on my behalf before, just for a peacefull life. ;D ;D
Sometimes its just easier ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2014, 00:48:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 February 2014, 21:49:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 February 2014, 19:24:27
Have been keeping it below 2k so far :o

Only done 468 miles and mostly urban/in traffic... about 15mpg up on the Omega without really trying...

I didn't think you had to 'run in' new cars these days and the advise is to just drive them normally?  :-\

Unless you're called 'The Boy' of course!!  ::)  ;D
Was told to take it steady for the first thousand or so :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 12 February 2014, 01:14:02
Finished re-grinding all 16 of my valves today and fitted them to my shiny new skimmed head also test fitted the cams ... when will this job ever end??  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 February 2014, 14:00:27
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2014, 00:48:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 February 2014, 21:49:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 February 2014, 19:24:27
Have been keeping it below 2k so far :o

Only done 468 miles and mostly urban/in traffic... about 15mpg up on the Omega without really trying...

I didn't think you had to 'run in' new cars these days and the advise is to just drive them normally?  :-\

Unless you're called 'The Boy' of course!!  ::)  ;D
Was told to take it steady for the first thousand or so :y

Bah! "Build 'em well, then give 'em hell" as a dearly departed friend of mine used to say.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2014, 14:02:24
 ;D Not entirely convinced on the first part, plenty of time for the second bit though :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 February 2014, 14:41:29
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 12 February 2014, 01:14:02
Finished re-grinding all 16 of my valves today and fitted them to my shiny new skimmed head also test fitted the cams ... when will this job ever end??  :D

Be thankful, I am twelve valves into 24V.....and have ran out of ginding paste grrrrr.... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 13 February 2014, 00:08:37
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 February 2014, 14:41:29

Be thankful, I am twelve valves into 24V.....and have ran out of ginding paste grrrrr.... ;D

Shame your so far away I have some spare, hope I never need to use it again but this stuff has served a fiesta 1.1 bonus head rebuild, 2 BL wedge princess head rebuilds and now my Mig full head rebuild!
Funny how you think you are going to only use these things once when you buy them  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2014, 09:54:18
I needed some more so 'invested' in some.

The biggest challenge with these heads is that they are some of the filthiest I have seen and are taking an age to celan up well, some four stages of cleaning!

One head fully re-built, the other at stage two cleaning, should start refitting at the weekend I hope!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 February 2014, 18:01:12
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2014, 09:54:18
I needed some more so 'invested' in some.

The biggest challenge with these heads is that they are some of the filthiest I have seen and are taking an age to celan up well, some four stages of cleaning!

One head fully re-built, the other at stage two cleaning, should start refitting at the weekend I hope!
Are they big heads for big engines?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 13 February 2014, 21:27:56
I cleaned the mould out of it  :-[
I really must find where the water leak is coming from
And actually fitted one side of the rear courtesy lights, a nice job to do  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 February 2014, 22:10:46
Quote from: joshwyatt on 13 February 2014, 21:27:56
I cleaned the mould out of it  :-[
I really must find where the water leak is coming from
And actually fitted one side of the rear courtesy lights, a nice job to do  :y
Is that the black one :-\
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Post by: joshwyatt on 13 February 2014, 22:15:17
Indeed it is the black one! I haven't used it for some time, so need to give it some TLC. The clutch is now feeling pretty dead, and it'll need a new windscreen...hopefully that'll fix the water leak though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dawidski on 14 February 2014, 00:28:43
I broke mine  ;D, Intercooler pipe came off at like 60, I tried using tape to fix it, it was all fine until just before my town it started smoking bad turned off and wouldn't start again. I had to push it at least 4 miles  :( Mechanic at my dads work is looking at it, we will see what he has to say...
And anyway I wanted to swap for a v6 manual, so yeah if you happen to want to swap for my 2.2 dti, (when its fixed of course) feel free to pm me, hopefully somewhere in Scotland  ;)   
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Post by: Ever Ready on 14 February 2014, 14:29:08
Gave the old girl a wash including behind her ears  well it is Valentines day after all ;D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 February 2014, 14:42:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 February 2014, 18:01:12
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2014, 09:54:18
I needed some more so 'invested' in some.

The biggest challenge with these heads is that they are some of the filthiest I have seen and are taking an age to celan up well, some four stages of cleaning!

One head fully re-built, the other at stage two cleaning, should start refitting at the weekend I hope!
Are they big heads for big engines?

No a set for a Y26SE
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 February 2014, 17:50:45
Going to move it tomorrow to a different part of the drive to stop the tyres going egg shaped  ::)
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Post by: Andy H on 14 February 2014, 20:30:17
Spent 2 hours queueing to get over the bridge  >:(
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Post by: jasovanooo on 14 February 2014, 21:10:04
built up a 2.3 engine to replace the 2.0 in the 9-3 for better spool and more torque also got the 2.0 disconnected from looms/pipes just need to drop the gearbox out the bottom an engine out the top tomorrow/sunday :P

also need to get more discs for the grinder to assist in butchering anything in the way of the new intercooler
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 15 February 2014, 05:56:41
Got the Mig started a couple of hours ago after the head gasket change but all did not go so well ... random surging and not revving over 4k  ::)
such is life ... just another problem to fix before she can be a pampered pet  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 15 February 2014, 10:23:22
Quote from: Emd on 14 February 2014, 17:50:45
Going to move it tomorrow to a different part of the drive to stop the tyres going egg shaped  ::)
put it on bricks, 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bikerdon on 15 February 2014, 17:11:48
Got under the motor to do the oil filter change today, and guess what!  >:( yep the canister top is solid, grossly overtightened by the last garage I guess. My two way torque wrench was breaking at nearly 80nm and the whole housing was just beginning to turn so leaving it for today. On a plus note while underneath, I spotted that 3 of the 4 cat to silencer studs have been replaced with stainless ones fairly recently, so at least I'll only have the one to sort out when I replace the exhaust.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 February 2014, 17:19:30
Keep at it... there's a locating pin on the back of it so shouldn't turn too much further without undoing the cap :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:30:07
Quote from: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)

You can't brAke that, there's less than 50 left on the road.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:31:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:30:07
Quote from: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)

You can't brAke that, there's less than 50 left on the road.

(Can I have the suspension please? :) )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:32:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:30:07
Quote from: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)

You can't brake that, there's less than 50 left on the road.


Really  :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:34:59
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:32:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:30:07
Quote from: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)

You can't brake that, there's less than 50 left on the road.


Really  :o :o

According to the last Dvla list posted on here somewhere, yes, I believe so. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:39:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:34:59
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:32:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:30:07
Quote from: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)

You can't brake that, there's less than 50 left on the road.


Really  :o :o

According to the last Dvla list posted on here somewhere, yes, I believe so. :(


Mine being a estate must be like rocking horse sh*t then  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 February 2014, 17:56:31
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:39:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:34:59
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:32:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:30:07
Quote from: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)

You can't brake that, there's less than 50 left on the road.


Really  :o :o

According to the last Dvla list posted on here somewhere, yes, I believe so. :(


Mine being a estate must be like rocking horse sh*t then  :o
If you want a silver facelift saloon that's also a 2.2 auto, then there's still plenty of choice ;D anything 3.2 shaped is getting a bit thin on the ground, especially estates :'( (or  8) depending on if you own one or not ::))

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 18:05:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 February 2014, 17:56:31
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:39:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:34:59
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 15 February 2014, 17:32:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 17:30:07
Quote from: RobG on 15 February 2014, 17:25:10
Compared my 4-pot to a cracking 3.2 MV6 I collected today 8)

You can't brake that, there's less than 50 left on the road.


Really  :o :o

According to the last Dvla list posted on here somewhere, yes, I believe so. :(


Mine being a estate must be like rocking horse sh*t then  :o
If you want a silver facelift saloon that's also a 2.2 auto, then there's still plenty of choice ;D anything 3.2 shaped is getting a bit thin on the ground, especially estates :'( (or  8) depending on if you own one or not ::))


And to say I only paid 550 quid for mine   8) :-X  :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 February 2014, 18:33:58
Can't find the original post. Might of been mv6 Estates thinking about it.

Say 400 odd under "mv6"
80 odd of which 2.6 mv6
Leaving 320 odd. Of which so many where 3.2 and even less, 50 odd, where mv6 Estates.

So not quite as rare as only 50 saloons left, but there's not many anyway.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 February 2014, 19:27:04
Noticed it was unlocked but i locked it last week  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 February 2014, 20:08:25
Quote from: Emd on 15 February 2014, 19:27:04
Noticed it was unlocked but i locked it last week  ???
Does your neighbour own a Volvo S/V40 perchance :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 February 2014, 20:15:51
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 February 2014, 20:08:25
Quote from: Emd on 15 February 2014, 19:27:04
Noticed it was unlocked but i locked it last week  ???
Does your neighbour own a Volvo S/V40 perchance :-\

No , think he has a new ish diesel pug  :-X My drivers side door pin dont go down with the remote but does with the key  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 February 2014, 20:38:36
Classic solenoid failure :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 February 2014, 22:13:03
Chucked a couple of heads I have refurbed on a Y26SE, a couple of hours more work and its turn the key time
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 16 February 2014, 22:39:27
Put my irmys on from my old mig

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/DCE0CA75-7F3B-4B2F-B5A8-0D1334FED5B3.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 February 2014, 22:42:38
Picked up a small chunk of the rear coil spring off the road which dislodged its self out on a corner with potholes, It's typical how cars tend to meet you on the worst spots or I could have probably avoided them ::) , Still... It would have broken at some point anyway.

Sounded like a spanner hitting the ground at the time, Thought it best to find a spot to park and have a look, Turns out it's from the drivers side rear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 16 February 2014, 22:49:46
Spent yesterday cutting out floor rust on my Transit after a water leak that I ignored  :'( caused a 2" hole on the passenger floor . Primed all remaining areas with Zinc primer. Welded in a new section this morning and ground off welds , seam sealed and primed ready for painting the floor area when the rain stops......
Went on to build up the handbrake system on my BMW 635 which made the Omega system seem  a breeze . All new parts , and I mean ALL, but my fingers are aching after compressing those damned retaining springs.
Next week the Omega gets dug out of it's six month slumber  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 February 2014, 22:56:13
Topped up the screen wash. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 February 2014, 23:21:37
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 February 2014, 20:38:36
Classic solenoid failure :'(

I thought maybe a dying battery seeing as its not been run for 8 weeks but the car started up no problem  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 February 2014, 23:29:25
Remade my rear diff mounts. Time will tell if they're any good or not :y

Fitted new aero wiper blades that I've had for nearly a month :-[ just need to sort the washer bottle so it no longer leaks...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 February 2014, 22:16:42
Finished putting the Y26SE back together,  battery on  charge ready for a start on Wednesday
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 February 2014, 01:27:15
Given the diff mounts a work out, seem to be upto the task :y Jury still out on the way the car drives, but shocks are past their best...

Rear subframe polys tweaked as found to be not seated correctly upon inspection for wear :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 18 February 2014, 03:16:15
Got insurance sorted today ... £1210 TPFT @ 30 years old with no NCB (cars kept blowing up) and only had licence for 2 years ... apparently driving a car owned by the company I worked for and also their vans counted for nothing  ::)

Not so bad though a Micra was nearly the same price to insure lol :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 February 2014, 15:11:19
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 18 February 2014, 03:16:15
Got insurance sorted today ... £1210 TPFT @ 30 years old with no NCB (cars kept blowing up) and only had licence for 2 years ... apparently driving a car owned by the company I worked for and also their vans counted for nothing  ::)

Not so bad though a Micra was nearly the same price to insure lol :D

 :o :o :o

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 0795omega on 18 February 2014, 15:58:38
had 2 new front tyres put on and tracking done after spotting a massive bulge in one of them after going down a massive pot hole!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 February 2014, 16:24:44
Quote from: Emd on 18 February 2014, 15:11:19
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 18 February 2014, 03:16:15
Got insurance sorted today ... £1210 TPFT @ 30 years old with no NCB (cars kept blowing up) and only had licence for 2 years ... apparently driving a car owned by the company I worked for and also their vans counted for nothing  ::)

Not so bad though a Micra was nearly the same price to insure lol :D

 

is car worth that much.. That's commitment to the cause at that price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ever Ready on 18 February 2014, 17:16:59
Replaced the sensor for washer bottle level & took a look at the external temperature sensor, car reckons it is 51.5 degrees  ''scorcher''  ;D ;D One job done and one job ( I wish) left to do :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2014, 19:37:49
Left most of my Goodyears in the BP forecourt. Useless rather retards  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 February 2014, 20:25:42
Replaced the heater matrix as per Bodgit and Scarpers guide :y

I wonder where it's leaking from...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140218_151725_zpsjomlwulf.jpg)

Old vs. New...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140218_162918_zpsbohb6eil.jpg)

All back together, nice and toasty warm and leak free 8)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/DSC_0261_zpsqltnvoyf.jpg)

Just got to refit the carpet once it's confirmed as fixed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 February 2014, 01:18:13
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 February 2014, 20:25:42


All back together, nice and toasty warm and leak free 8)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/DSC_0261_zpsqltnvoyf.jpg)


That's a very purple dash, either the camera is playing tricks, my eyes are going, or you've got too much time on your hands... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 February 2014, 01:18:43
Oh, not today, but on Sunday morning I thought I'd crash mine.  >:(  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 February 2014, 01:59:14
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 February 2014, 01:18:43
Oh, not today, but on Sunday morning I thought I'd crash mine.  >:(  :-\
That not good :-\ You're obviously still here though, which is good :y

Car is readily fixable unless the Fire Brigade cut the roof off...

ps... dash normal charcoal :y trick of the flash on my camera, was dark when I took the pic :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 February 2014, 13:15:15
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 February 2014, 01:18:43
Oh, not today, but on Sunday morning I thought I'd crash mine.  >:(  :-\
Oh 'dangle berries'  :'(

Bad?

Presumably you're all OK though?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 February 2014, 16:19:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 February 2014, 13:15:15
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 February 2014, 01:18:43
Oh, not today, but on Sunday morning I thought I'd crash mine.  >:(  :-\
Oh 'dangle berries'  :'(

Bad?

Presumably you're all OK though?

Not my Omega, luckily - though I was still heartbroken. I was fine though ta - and I'm awaiting a verdict from our Northumbrian correspondent whether it's fixable.

 Not all bad though, I accidentally came home with a 3.0 Elite... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 February 2014, 17:15:15
Every cloud and all that... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 February 2014, 17:47:36
Removed RH wishbone, unbolted LPG tank, removed inlet manifold, removed cam 1.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 February 2014, 19:07:11
Actually managed to get some fuel from the retards at the BP today.

I'm just the stupid kid from the local comprehensive, but even I can work out that a petrol station needs some fuel to s....  ....oh never mind, we know they're 'tards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 19 February 2014, 20:37:06
Got the Iraqi's in town to give it a good wash. The full Monty.........£2.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 February 2014, 20:43:08
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2014, 20:37:06
Got the Iraqi's in town to give it a good wash. The full Monty.........£2.  ;D
Chopping it in tomorrow then? Waste of time washing it otherwise ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 19 February 2014, 21:14:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 February 2014, 20:43:08
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2014, 20:37:06
Got the Iraqi's in town to give it a good wash. The full Monty.........£2.  ;D
Chopping it in tomorrow then? Waste of time washing it otherwise ;D
Going to Liverpool to see mummy on Saturday. She's 85 and only knows two types of car, dirty and clean. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 20 February 2014, 02:53:45
RAC tried to dynomec my locking wheel bolts off but failed miserably as they are on so tight ... Swore about it alot as I have a tread separation on that tyre but we will see what morning brings
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2014, 08:44:09
Changed the oil and filter on the Y26SE last night, started well and after a few minutes pretty quiet to
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 February 2014, 09:58:22
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 20 February 2014, 02:53:45
RAC tried to dynomec my locking wheel bolts off but failed miserably as they are on so tight ... Swore about it alot as I have a tread separation on that tyre but we will see what morning brings

Would these work? http://www.screwfix.com/p/laser-emergency-locking-wheel-nut-remover-set-4-pieces/94826
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 20 February 2014, 10:00:55
Small sharp cold chisel & lump hammer, split the collar, hammer a smaller socket on, job done
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 20 February 2014, 10:15:28
Yesterday I did a full spruce up of my interior, it contrasts beautifully with the winter filth on the outside :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:21:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2014, 08:44:09
Changed the oil and filter on the Y26SE last night, started well and after a few minutes pretty quiet to

Project? Or members car...?

Doesn't seem to be many v engines about now. Gen help may as well be the four pot section these days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 20 February 2014, 14:23:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:21:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2014, 08:44:09
Changed the oil and filter on the Y26SE last night, started well and after a few minutes pretty quiet to

Project? Or members car...?

Doesn't seem to be many v engines about now. Gen help may as well be the four pot section these days.
:P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:25:20
Quote from: RobG on 20 February 2014, 14:23:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:21:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2014, 08:44:09
Changed the oil and filter on the Y26SE last night, started well and after a few minutes pretty quiet to

Project? Or members car...?

Doesn't seem to be many v engines about now. Gen help may as well be the four pot section these days.
:P ;D

... Bah, the V's are too reliable Rob ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2014, 14:28:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:21:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2014, 08:44:09
Changed the oil and filter on the Y26SE last night, started well and after a few minutes pretty quiet to

Project? Or members car...?

Doesn't seem to be many v engines about now. Gen help may as well be the four pot section these days.

Members car :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 February 2014, 14:39:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:25:20
... Bah, the V's are too reliable Rob ;D

True enough. Mine's just had its' 4th cam belt kit ordered - 159k and it's sweet as a nut. :y

I think it's only had a crank sensor, thermostat and cam cover gaskets. Even the coil packs are original.

If you get a proper engine you don't have the clutter the place up with posts asking how to make it faster either. ;)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2014, 14:43:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 February 2014, 14:39:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:25:20
... Bah, the V's are too reliable Rob ;D

True enough. Mine's just had its' 4th cam belt kit ordered - 159k and it's sweet as a nut. :y

I think it's only had a crank sensor, thermostat and cam cover gaskets. Even the coil packs are original.

If you get a proper engine you don't have the clutter the place up with posts asking how to make it faster either. ;)
I'll raise a glass to that ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 14:57:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 February 2014, 14:39:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 14:25:20
... Bah, the V's are too reliable Rob ;D

True enough. Mine's just had its' 4th cam belt kit ordered - 159k and it's sweet as a nut. :y

I think it's only had a crank sensor, thermostat and cam cover gaskets. Even the coil packs are original.

If you get a proper engine you don't have the clutter the place up with posts asking how to make it faster either. ;)
My beloved Silver Bullet is on its umtempth cambelt kit, and the clock reads 214k (although the speedo didn't work for most of last year ::)), and goes like the clappers still.

Its let me down twice - both times cranksensor, once infamously in France (loloaded back home) and once at the NEC (swapped sensor in carpark). Its had a set of HGs, 3 sets of camcover gaskets (2nd 2 sets not required, but done for other reasons) and loads of AC compressors. Everything else has been service items (if you included a routine waterpump repacement every 2 cambelts a service item).  Even the DIS and plug leads are original.

Downside is it pisses oil everywhere (lost for ideas on that one), and has a coolant habit (when I have a garage to do car work again, I'll take a peek).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 14:59:03
Oh, and I'm pretty certain MDTM popped on a new stat when he did the HGs on that day in Telford. Old one was just showing signs of tiredness. Can't recall changing it since on that car (but have on my other Omegas)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 February 2014, 18:50:25
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)

Good price Nige. Who from? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 19:01:01
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)
Now I've got a few miles on mine, I'm a little disappointed with grip  :'(. As I could get 10-12k off the rears when running TTs and RTs, I'd expect 20k+ from these F1s  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 19:51:04
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 February 2014, 18:50:25
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)

Good price Nige. Who from? :y

I took the risk and went "ASDAtyres" as per a previous thread, you order from their website, and choose a fitter, my nearest was Halfords. Job was done correctly, although they initially tried to hassle me for "extras" ... soon stopped that :) Bloke running the place admitted to surprise that Halfords link to ASDATyres as the profit margin is "ridiculous"    I don't really care ...

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 19:58:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 19:01:01
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)
Now I've got a few miles on mine, I'm a little disappointed with grip  :'(. As I could get 10-12k off the rears when running TTs and RTs, I'd expect 20k+ from these F1s  :-\
Sc3 mo have better grip and last longer.

Edit to add, sc3 are noisier though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 20:06:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 19:58:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 19:01:01
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)
Now I've got a few miles on mine, I'm a little disappointed with grip  :'(. As I could get 10-12k off the rears when running TTs and RTs, I'd expect 20k+ from these F1s  :-\
Sc3 mo have better grip and last longer.

Edit to add, sc3 are noisier though.

SC3 MO are about the same price on ASDAtyres .. but only in 94W, no 97Y XL.. :(

My understanding (probably wrong) is that the 3.2 Omega requires 97Y speed ratings ?

I like XL due to: usualy full LPG tank in the boot, often has "some" towing weight that sits on the back end.

Just my thoughts .. nowt else :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 20:59:29
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 20:06:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 19:58:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 19:01:01
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)
Now I've got a few miles on mine, I'm a little disappointed with grip  :'(. As I could get 10-12k off the rears when running TTs and RTs, I'd expect 20k+ from these F1s  :-\
Sc3 mo have better grip and last longer.

Edit to add, sc3 are noisier though.

SC3 MO are about the same price on ASDAtyres .. but only in 94W, no 97Y XL.. :(

My understanding (probably wrong) is that the 3.2 Omega requires 97Y speed ratings ?

I like XL due to: usualy full LPG tank in the boot, often has "some" towing weight that sits on the back end.

Just my thoughts .. nowt else :)

Comparing in 18's between mine, Taxi Als and, the week before, TB's.

I can't see why that would change if comparing in 17's all things being equal, but no experience of that other than a couple of years ago on my old 3.2. so can't really help 17 owners on the grip front without guessing.
I can say for certain though, that sc3 mo last longer. In 18 and 17.

There may be issues with less popular sizes in contis, where a new model sc5 takes over.

They are still available in MY sizes though ;)

I've given up trying to improve on sc3 tbh. As long as they are available I will buy them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 21:47:27
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 20:06:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 19:58:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 19:01:01
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)
Now I've got a few miles on mine, I'm a little disappointed with grip  :'(. As I could get 10-12k off the rears when running TTs and RTs, I'd expect 20k+ from these F1s  :-\
Sc3 mo have better grip and last longer.

Edit to add, sc3 are noisier though.

SC3 MO are about the same price on ASDAtyres .. but only in 94W, no 97Y XL.. :(

My understanding (probably wrong) is that the 3.2 Omega requires 97Y speed ratings ?

I like XL due to: usualy full LPG tank in the boot, often has "some" towing weight that sits on the back end.

Just my thoughts .. nowt else :)
Omega specifies 94 and W/Y/Z
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2014, 21:50:04
fwiw, mine came from the Plod with XLs fitted, and have yet to fit anything but... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 21:53:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 20:59:29
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 20:06:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 19:58:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2014, 19:01:01
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)
Now I've got a few miles on mine, I'm a little disappointed with grip  :'(. As I could get 10-12k off the rears when running TTs and RTs, I'd expect 20k+ from these F1s  :-\
Sc3 mo have better grip and last longer.

Edit to add, sc3 are noisier though.

SC3 MO are about the same price on ASDAtyres .. but only in 94W, no 97Y XL.. :(

My understanding (probably wrong) is that the 3.2 Omega requires 97Y speed ratings ?

I like XL due to: usualy full LPG tank in the boot, often has "some" towing weight that sits on the back end.

Just my thoughts .. nowt else :)

Comparing in 18's between mine, Taxi Als and, the week before, TB's.

I can't see why that would change if comparing in 17's all things being equal, but no experience of that other than a couple of years ago on my old 3.2. so can't really help 17 owners on the grip front without guessing.
I can say for certain though, that sc3 mo last longer. In 18 and 17.

There may be issues with less popular sizes in contis, where a new model sc5 takes over.

They are still available in MY sizes though ;)

I've given up trying to improve on sc3 tbh. As long as they are available I will buy them.
Yours are expected to have better grip, as they are wider.

I used SC3 (and SC2) on mine back in the SP9000 days, and went back to SP9000 as life wasn't hugely different, but grip was. Didn't know about manufacturer specific options, so probably vanilla SC3. Grip and longevity are mutually exclusive, I suspect you get better life as your commute involved mostly motorway. If I bought SC3 again, and I might ( :-X), it would be on the understanding I'm going to get approx 12k from the rears and about 20k from the fronts (although I tend to swap them around, as the profile on my fronts always ends up like a bike tyre ;D).

What does put me off SC3s if what you've said about snow. No bugger grits around these parts, so I need a tyre that works in slush and snow, and I'm not getting winter tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 22:03:25
Not wider than Als on the front. Trust me. Sc3 Mo have better grip. (Cirtainly in 18, probably in 17 too)


Anyway, TYRE THREEEAD! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2014, 22:05:54
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 22:03:25
Not wider than Als on the front. Trust me. Sc3 Mo have better grip.


Anyway, TYRE THREEEAD! ;D
Roundabout, what roundabout?  ;D

At least my steering works ;D

Obviously got summat right the other day, even Mum commented on how much better it felt :o  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 22:09:17
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 February 2014, 22:05:54
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 22:03:25
Not wider than Als on the front. Trust me. Sc3 Mo have better grip.


Anyway, TYRE THREEEAD! ;D
Roundabout, what roundabout?  ;D

At least my steering works ;D

Obviously got summat right the other day, even Mum commented on how much better it felt :o  :y

Got a gm idler. Pfffffsiiiigh....

Might get round to fitting it at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 22:11:37
Actually, yes Al. As your on.

Grip level. Sc3 mo or F1's?

Bearing in mind TB spent a good amount of time telling me a wider tyre won't make much odds. (It does, but not by this much)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2014, 22:21:30
Your SC3 do grip better, but... your rears are wider and although the weight of the lpg tank probably counters the extra weight of the estate, your car is lower, so the centre of gravity is lower which doesn't do the estate any favours.

The F1s do tend to run a little wider than the SC3s when thrown into a tight turn, but some of that could be geometry related... don't forget mine is set to zero front toe :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 February 2014, 23:55:46
New cambelt kit and water pump!  8)

Not done by me though, but by the Cambelt King JamesV6CDX!!  :y  He did it quickly, confidently and competently and I highly recommend him!!  :y :y :y :y

Many Thanks James!!!  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 February 2014, 14:18:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 February 2014, 22:11:37
Actually, yes Al. As your on.

Grip level. Sc3 mo or F1's?

Bearing in mind TB spent a good amount of time telling me a wider tyre won't make much odds. (It does, but not by this much)
Thats not quite what I said, now, is it Mr G.  I said you run a risk of over tyre-ing (if such a word existed) one axle (rear in your case), delivering that understeer that I spent ages dialling out of the Silver Bullet...

Having tried SC3s (a while back, and most likely generic), for grip I'd put them in this order:
SP9000
SC2
SC3
....
F1

In terms of durability:
SP9000/SC3 broadbly the same, SC2 a little less. Too early to comment on F1, but not looking great :(


Have you tired generic SC3 (which is what I suspect I had)? If so, grip levels, how do they compare?


I'm gonna be needing some new tyres on front of both soon (couple of months I guess), and not convinced with these F1s, so will be looking around again. Based on my previous experience of SC3, it would be a leap of faith to try them again  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 February 2014, 15:04:08
Sigh.... Given sc2 and sp9000 are no longer available, so ignoring those two all you've done is confirm, precisely, what i said in the first place.

Sc3 mo have more grip than F1, and looking at yours tother week last longer.


...now, what was your point again? Exactly? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 February 2014, 15:05:55
TYRE THREAD ALERT

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yvLBeRn-Byg/UeIM1YrMvuI/AAAAAAAAAME/GkFshP_t3jo/s1600/0ec221aea1b35c1152f9cb05b3d1b6b8.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 February 2014, 15:52:09
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 19:51:04
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 February 2014, 18:50:25
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 18:46:40
New set of rear tyres, 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's 235/45R17 97Y XL @ £118.50 each, fully fitted and balanced, total cost £237.00

Old ones had lasted 15602 miles. Fronts still got a little life in them, will be replaced once the weather changes and the wishbones are replaced...

:)

Good price Nige. Who from? :y

I took the risk and went "ASDAtyres" as per a previous thread, you order from their website, and choose a fitter, my nearest was Halfords. Job was done correctly, although they initially tried to hassle me for "extras" ... soon stopped that :) Bloke running the place admitted to surprise that Halfords link to ASDATyres as the profit margin is "ridiculous"    I don't really care ...

http://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17

Thanks, will keep them in mind. I can't see those tyres at any big difference in price. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 February 2014, 15:53:44
Did someone say "tyre thread?"

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/PLMbojd8Gy.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 February 2014, 16:04:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 February 2014, 15:53:44
Did someone say "tyre thread?"

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/PLMbojd8Gy.gif)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 21 February 2014, 20:17:31
FINALLY! I got the car to a local garage and got the front locking nut removed  :D Only snag is it ruined the wheel around the bolt hole  >:( never mind eh? at least the tyre with the 3 inch split and the tyre with no tread are off !
The 2 steels on the front looks pants though and my wallet is £20 lighter (thanks GM and Mcgard for making such a rubbish product)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 February 2014, 22:19:57
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 21 February 2014, 20:17:31
FINALLY! I got the car to a local garage and got the front locking nut removed  :D Only snag is it ruined the wheel around the bolt hole  >:( never mind eh? at least the tyre with the 3 inch split and the tyre with no tread are off !
The 2 steels on the front looks pants though and my wallet is £20 lighter (thanks GM and Mcgard for making such a rubbish product)

I ran my old Elite with 2 steels on the front for ages , improved the handling no end  ;D   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 February 2014, 00:32:07
Bought some presents - droplinks, tie rods and brake pads.
Oh, and the replacement lpg parts should be here in the morning.
Just need a week off work to get cracking  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 22 February 2014, 13:15:21
Finally have a hand brake that works on the cabby,just need to swap lowering springs back to original springs,must be getting old these days  ;D
Oh and roof down again for the day  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 February 2014, 17:11:36
The DTi has had some much needed attention today. New pads all around and some nice heated MV6 leather Recaros :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 22 February 2014, 18:37:32
Does washing it count?  ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 February 2014, 21:03:42
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 22 February 2014, 13:15:21
Finally have a hand brake that works on the cabby,just need to swap lowering springs back to original springs,must be getting old these days  ;D
Oh and roof down again for the day  ;D ;D

 :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 February 2014, 06:39:16
Apparently spent the last 12 hours :o making this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140224_062920_zpsujam0axv.jpg)

Probably another 8 hours work left on it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 24 February 2014, 08:48:17
Today I have mostly ignored 3 warning lights (as I did yesterday) and other faults and am looking for a suitable tree branch to give it a John Cleese style thrashing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 24 February 2014, 09:03:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 24 February 2014, 06:39:16
Apparently spent the last 12 hours :o making this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140224_062920_zpsujam0axv.jpg)

Probably another 8 hours work left on it...

What are you up to Al? Or should I not ask   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 24 February 2014, 10:27:00
Washed all the dirt off to see how much tinworm I need to deal with in the summer. On my new purchase  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 February 2014, 10:53:51
Quote from: jonny2112 on 24 February 2014, 09:03:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 24 February 2014, 06:39:16
Apparently spent the last 12 hours :o making this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20140224_062920_zpsujam0axv.jpg)

Probably another 8 hours work left on it...

What are you up to Al? Or should I not ask   ::)
Patience young Jedi, much to learn you still have...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 February 2014, 10:58:25
Mmm. Plod electrics thinks I. Much frustration will it cause. Consume you, it will.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 February 2014, 11:09:50
Yes, looks very plod electrics to me to, lots of fuses, relays and a controller.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 February 2014, 11:58:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 February 2014, 10:58:25
Mmm. Plod electrics thinks I. Much frustration will it cause. Consume you, it will.
Consume the battery more like ;D About 120 amps fused on there :-X

The frustration probably won't start until I power it up... ::)

Both on the money though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 February 2014, 12:06:21
Not quite today but Saturday I discovered the reason for the occasional misfire on cylinder 1..

At some point in the past the rubber boot on plug one had been trapped between plug top and coil pack spring contact - much arcing has ensued and the boot is now a crumbled mess.

Same story on cylinder 2, too..

Given the state of it I have no idea how it was running as well as it was!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 February 2014, 12:08:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 February 2014, 12:06:21
Not quite today but Saturday I discovered the reason for the occasional misfire on cylinder 1..

At some point in the past the rubber boot on plug one had been trapped between plug top and coil pack spring contact - much arcing has ensued and the boot is now a crumbled mess.

Same story on cylinder 2, too..

Given the state of it I have no idea how it was running as well as it was!
Magic mostly, especially where electrickry is involved :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 24 February 2014, 13:11:58
Productive morning for a change,and also in the sun 8)

Traced the reason for the Headlight Field warning that has been plaguing me for weeks now.Damaged middle wire at the plug and also a split further up the loom almost into the wheel arch liner.All repaired and soldered so atleast that part of the fault is fixed,although now have fault message for brake pads yet again despite soldering in a new plug for that some months ago. >:(

It seems the wiring in that part of the wheel arch is very very fragile and the cores just perish by looking at them.Perhaps I have just disturbed something and it wil settle down after a few starts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 February 2014, 13:21:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 February 2014, 10:58:25
Mmm. Plod electrics thinks I. Much frustration will it cause. Consume you, it will.

Cant be as bad as adjusting the handbrake system  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 24 February 2014, 14:48:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 February 2014, 12:06:21
Not quite today but Saturday I discovered the reason for the occasional misfire on cylinder 1..

At some point in the past the rubber boot on plug one had been trapped between plug top and coil pack spring contact - much arcing has ensued and the boot is now a crumbled mess.

Same story on cylinder 2, too..

Given the state of it I have no idea how it was running as well as it was!

Had the exact same issue with mine late on last night (still got me home though). Tubes are all now super-glued where they were split and working well! think I need some new tubes though  ::) I'm told it's caused by sitting in oil when the top gasket fails
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: brian36 on 24 February 2014, 16:15:10
got my car back from marks dtm calib and went for mot which only needed light nearside adjusted otherwise all well and thanks again to mark :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:01:36
Quote from: brian36 on 24 February 2014, 16:15:10
got my car back from marks dtm calib and went for mot which only needed light nearside adjusted otherwise all well and thanks again to mark :y
He's a good egg really, despite whats written on the toilet walls
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 24 February 2014, 17:29:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:01:36
Quote from: brian36 on 24 February 2014, 16:15:10
got my car back from marks dtm calib and went for mot which only needed light nearside adjusted otherwise all well and thanks again to mark :y
He's a good egg really, despite what I write about him on the toilet walls

fixed that for you :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:51:31
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 24 February 2014, 17:29:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:01:36
Quote from: brian36 on 24 February 2014, 16:15:10
got my car back from marks dtm calib and went for mot which only needed light nearside adjusted otherwise all well and thanks again to mark :y
He's a good egg really, despite what I write about him on the toilet walls

fixed that for you :y
You promised that childish prank would be our little secret! 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 February 2014, 19:38:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 February 2014, 22:56:13
Topped up the screen wash. :)
Topped up the screen wash. :-\


...and the oil after the warning popped up on the cid. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 24 February 2014, 19:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 February 2014, 19:38:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 February 2014, 22:56:13
Topped up the screen wash. :)
Topped up the screen wash. :-\


...and the oil after the warning popped up on the cid. :-[
My cars never get low on anything. The nice boys at kwik fit look after that kind of thing for me. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 24 February 2014, 19:56:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:51:31
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 24 February 2014, 17:29:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:01:36
Quote from: brian36 on 24 February 2014, 16:15:10
got my car back from marks dtm calib and went for mot which only needed light nearside adjusted otherwise all well and thanks again to mark :y
He's a good egg really, despite what I write about him on the toilet walls

fixed that for you :y
You promised that childish prank would be our little secret!

Sorry, I forgot.

But I am stil wondering why you wrote your number on the wal though :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 24 February 2014, 20:17:22
Quote from: Taxi Al on 24 February 2014, 10:53:51
Quote from: jonny2112 on 24 February 2014, 09:03:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 24 February 2014, 06:39:16

Probably another 8 hours work left on it...

What are you up to Al? Or should I not ask   ::)
Patience young Jedi, much to learn you still have...

 ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 February 2014, 07:59:05
Quote from: STEMO on 24 February 2014, 19:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 February 2014, 19:38:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 February 2014, 22:56:13
Topped up the screen wash. :)
Topped up the screen wash. :-\


...and the oil after the warning popped up on the cid. :-[
My cars never get low on anything. The nice boys at kwik fit look after that kind of thing for me. :y
Your "Daewoo" must gets some stick sat is queue full of BMW and audi owners, and all the other eejits with more money than sense.

Stop messing about Esta, like their latest radio ad campaign, you need some "BMW economics" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2014, 13:40:24
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 24 February 2014, 19:56:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:51:31
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 24 February 2014, 17:29:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2014, 17:01:36
Quote from: brian36 on 24 February 2014, 16:15:10
got my car back from marks dtm calib and went for mot which only needed light nearside adjusted otherwise all well and thanks again to mark :y
He's a good egg really, despite what I write about him on the toilet walls

fixed that for you :y
You promised that childish prank would be our little secret!

Sorry, I forgot.

But I am stil wondering why you wrote your number on the wal though :-\
I was hoping for some calls, but not a thing. Still, in my younger days, neither Jimmy or DLT made a pass at me when I visited their apartment/farm - whats wrong with me  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 February 2014, 18:10:14
Non starter / battery flat  :( but then it would be after 3 weeks un-started  :'( It makes funny squealing noises like in the movie Christine  :D ;D

Battery on trickle charge  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 19:21:36
Ragged the nads off it to get home, after dealing with 'tards all day.

Its got a dual personality - this morning, slightly damp, 2C, it was like driving on marbles. Coming home, bone dry, 6C, it gripped well. Premium tyres shouldn't show such a differential  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 26 February 2014, 20:37:57
      Car was using a lot of oil, using Forum, I diagnosed valve stem seals, :-\ :-\  so four weeks ago had the head off and replaced all seals and gaskets and lapped all valves. Car has covered 250 miles since, I checked the oil level for the first time today, no oil used, well not that I could see  :y
      Gave car a good scrub inside and out, car running very nicely. :)  :)
     
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 19:21:36
Ragged the nads off it to get home, after dealing with 'tards all day.

Its got a dual personality - this morning, slightly damp, 2C, it was like driving on marbles. Coming home, bone dry, 6C, it gripped well. Premium tyres shouldn't show such a differential  >:(
F1's?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 21:32:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 19:21:36
Ragged the nads off it to get home, after dealing with 'tards all day.

Its got a dual personality - this morning, slightly damp, 2C, it was like driving on marbles. Coming home, bone dry, 6C, it gripped well. Premium tyres shouldn't show such a differential  >:(
F1's?
yeah
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:41:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 21:32:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 19:21:36
Ragged the nads off it to get home, after dealing with 'tards all day.

Its got a dual personality - this morning, slightly damp, 2C, it was like driving on marbles. Coming home, bone dry, 6C, it gripped well. Premium tyres shouldn't show such a differential  >:(
F1's?
yeah

Well, they are fooked. To be fair.

No such problems here though. But approaching 3c demands caution, not teaching egg sucking but presume you where also cautious and it still moved about?
 
In which case I'd expect better. If not cautious then... Well ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 February 2014, 21:49:09
Took a picture of the passenger 246 coilpack:

(http://i59.tinypic.com/j5uv0x.jpg)

To be fair it wasn't quite that bad until we snapped the middle one off prying the rubber boot off and then I dropped it and the right hand one fell off too. The left hand one was the original fault..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 21:50:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:41:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 21:32:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 19:21:36
Ragged the nads off it to get home, after dealing with 'tards all day.

Its got a dual personality - this morning, slightly damp, 2C, it was like driving on marbles. Coming home, bone dry, 6C, it gripped well. Premium tyres shouldn't show such a differential  >:(
F1's?
yeah

Well, they are fooked. To be fair.

No such problems here though. But approaching 3c demands caution, not teaching egg sucking but presume you where also cautious and it still moved about?
 
In which case I'd expect better. If not cautious then... Well ;D
The rear was going as well as the front, and the rears are fairly new.

Certainly didn't feel like ice to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 22:09:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 21:50:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:41:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 21:32:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 21:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 19:21:36
Ragged the nads off it to get home, after dealing with 'tards all day.

Its got a dual personality - this morning, slightly damp, 2C, it was like driving on marbles. Coming home, bone dry, 6C, it gripped well. Premium tyres shouldn't show such a differential  >:(
F1's?
yeah

Well, they are fooked. To be fair.

No such problems here though. But approaching 3c demands caution, not teaching egg sucking but presume you where also cautious and it still moved about?
 
In which case I'd expect better. If not cautious then... Well ;D
The rear was going as well as the front, and the rears are fairly new.

Certainly didn't feel like ice to me.

You once said you wanted more tyre life. To get that some grip will have to be sacrificed.
While F1's are ok, I dont think you've achieved your goals with them.

You also know that I think sc3 mo will suit your needs better than F1's.

That, my opinion, and Sc3's aside. What else is there? Seriously?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2014, 22:13:09
I think we need to know how generic SC3 compare to MO SC3. If there is little difference in grip/wear, SC3s aren't for me. Which would put me back to RTs - if the life is similar, I may as well enjoy the grip they offer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 22:31:23
I think its pointless accepting less grip, because 1st off you won't accept less grip, period. 2nd you'll still drive at the same level, and over drive a longer lasting tyre, wearing them out quicker anyway.

Suggesting slowing down is pointless ;D so yes, off to RT's with you, and stop messing about ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2014, 11:35:30
Found out it's still leaking coolant >:( on the plus side, it doesn't seem to be in the drivers footwell ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 February 2014, 12:45:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 February 2014, 21:49:09
Took a picture of the passenger 246 coilpack:

(http://i59.tinypic.com/j5uv0x.jpg)

To be fair it wasn't quite that bad until we snapped the middle one off prying the rubber boot off and then I dropped it and the right hand one fell off too. The left hand one was the original fault..

Looks a little 'past its best'  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 27 February 2014, 13:07:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 February 2014, 11:35:30
Found out it's still leaking coolant >:( on the plus side, it doesn't seem to be in the drivers footwell ;D

ooh - I might need a taxi from Gatwick on night of 12th March? Shall I bring wellies??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 27 February 2014, 14:09:11
Changed rear wheel bearing,even tho i have a bad cold,i dont do man flu,also sorted out a sensor connector that i replaced on the air temperature sensor,used scotchlocks to connect wires at the time (i know they are not good),so removed and soldered them together and its cured my erratic idle problem and also cold start problem where she didnt want to run right until warmed up.
Back to bed with a hot drink now .....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2014, 14:27:18
Quote from: pscocoa on 27 February 2014, 13:07:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 February 2014, 11:35:30
Found out it's still leaking coolant >:( on the plus side, it doesn't seem to be in the drivers footwell ;D

ooh - I might need a taxi from Gatwick on night of 12th March? Shall I bring wellies??
Diary clear for the 12 atm :y

 Wellies not required though, unless you like wearing them... :D

That's to say, the Insignia doesn't leak...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 February 2014, 15:28:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 February 2014, 22:31:23
I think its pointless accepting less grip, because 1st off you won't accept less grip, period. 2nd you'll still drive at the same level, and over drive a longer lasting tyre, wearing them out quicker anyway.

Suggesting slowing down is pointless ;D so yes, off to RT's with you, and stop messing about ;D
I am slower since smashing her car up  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2014, 15:50:49
Hope you mean the Rover... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 February 2014, 20:18:47
Diagnosed a knackered battery, using one Mr Wood's excellent guide, on a Fiat Punto. Was an excuse to buy a shiny new multimeter, and thus go to Machine Mart. Walking about trying to justify new alloy trolley jacks and titanium widget adjusters...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 01 March 2014, 15:13:35
tried a satin blacked alloy out.looks quite smart methinks and is helped by the pre-facelifts having a lot a black trim anyway.

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k391/a40farina/d6f800cc-0b53-4af4-8620-3fb2abd7f563_zps8c9c8a06.jpg)

John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 March 2014, 15:17:50
Picked up a cam belt locking kit and a 30mm spanner. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 March 2014, 16:16:53
Put everything back together after picking up a new coil pack from the honourable member above, and then checked the header tank...

(http://i58.tinypic.com/53kyft.jpg)

I cannot print here the words I said.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 March 2014, 16:21:22
Well you can try... but the word filter might blow up...

At least you know what it is and how to cure it, small consolation such as that it is :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 March 2014, 16:39:25
AR35 changed and is perfect,many thanks to RobG for supplying the box and JamesV6 for his efforts in doing an excellent job,and many thanks to the Metropolitan police workshops and my local VX dealers 'skilled technicians' for screwing up on previous repairs which came to light when prepping for the job in hand....caused James a bit of grief but he cracked on and put things right. :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 01 March 2014, 16:53:55
Had cambelt kit and new header tank fitted. Then took it and gave it a good wash and polish inside and out. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2014, 18:12:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 March 2014, 16:16:53
Put everything back together after picking up a new coil pack from the honourable member above, and then checked the header tank...

(http://i58.tinypic.com/53kyft.jpg)

I cannot print here the words I said.
Its not a bad job, as long as you don't need to rely on the car (takes the pressure off having to complete it).

The only advice (other than don't drive it) is...

...DO NOT BEND THE OIL PIPES  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 March 2014, 18:42:38
Quote
I cannot print here the words I said.

 Dont you just hate seeing that in the tank  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 March 2014, 19:00:50
Quote from: Emd on 01 March 2014, 18:42:38
Quote
I cannot print here the words I said.

 Dont you just hate seeing that in the tank  :(

Saw this first hand today. Its clear why it takes so long to flush out, it's the consistency of caramel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: vauxlooney on 01 March 2014, 19:01:46
Didnt have the time to get any jobs done on my car today, but did buy a vax carpet cleaner for just 20 quid of ebay to give the whole interior a valet tommrow :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 March 2014, 20:26:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 March 2014, 16:16:53
Put everything back together after picking up a new coil pack from the honourable member above, and then checked the header tank...

(http://i58.tinypic.com/53kyft.jpg)

I cannot print here the words I said.

Is that an HBV failure?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 01 March 2014, 20:28:28
Quote from: Shackeng on 01 March 2014, 20:26:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 March 2014, 16:16:53
Put everything back together after picking up a new coil pack from the honourable member above, and then checked the header tank...

(http://i58.tinypic.com/53kyft.jpg)

I cannot print here the words I said.

Is that an HBV failure?

Nope, that just empties your water.  Oil cooler has gone.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 March 2014, 22:43:42
Thanks :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 01 March 2014, 23:41:55
Hand brake on a 2.5V6 and took back again for an MoT, and put a new steering idler on my Dti, which I would just like to add has not fixed my fault, and that after having new wishbones and drop links 6 weeks ago. I think it's time for poly bush and new track rod end as well :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 March 2014, 11:10:38
Quote from: Jimbob on 01 March 2014, 20:28:28
Nope, that just empties your water.  Oil cooler has gone.

Yup, that.. sourcing a replacement now (well, Monday) and then it's:

Oil cooler
Cambelt
Thermostat & pipe
HBV
Aux belt idler
Wishbones

Weirdly I already had brand new oil cooler banjo bolts and grey goo in my box of bits, and I did the rocker cover gaskets last weekend.


Can anyone remind me what the other part at the back of the block that can leak coolant is? HBV and .. helter skelter pipe? I know there's a pinhole leak somewhere so might as well do it all while we're at it..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 March 2014, 11:38:08
Coolant bridge  :-\

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/guides/OilCoolerPipesV6/VaderPictures022.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 02 March 2014, 12:17:08
Decided I have to flush the coolant again ... changed coolant, HBV and thermostat (including housing) last night. Checked it this morning and my red antifreeze was muggy and blackish colour, also evidence of K-seal in there!!! Guess I didn't clean it out as well as I had thought when I changed the head gasket!

I hate K-seal but the problem is, even the AA will use it if they suspect HGF being the cause of breakdown. Who will know when it was put in and who did it??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 02 March 2014, 13:29:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 March 2014, 11:10:38
Quote from: Jimbob on 01 March 2014, 20:28:28
Nope, that just empties your water.  Oil cooler has gone.

Yup, that.. sourcing a replacement now (well, Monday) and then it's:

Oil cooler
Cambelt
Thermostat & pipe
HBV
Aux belt idler
Wishbones

Weirdly I already had brand new oil cooler banjo bolts and grey goo in my box of bits, and I did the rocker cover gaskets last weekend.


Can anyone remind me what the other part at the back of the block that can leak coolant is? HBV and .. helter skelter pipe? I know there's a pinhole leak somewhere so might as well do it all while we're at it..

We can pressurise the system once its in bits. See where the leak is coming from. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 March 2014, 15:17:19
Aaron, it goes without saying to shop around for bits :y

Search ebay.com with part numbers as a number of dealerships in the States use the 'Bay to clear stock, and there are relative bargains to be had. Some things like transfer pipes are cheap enough over the counter at your nearest dealer though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 02 March 2014, 15:20:19
Replaced rear discs and pads on the Jag and recalibrated auto electric handbrake
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 March 2014, 18:30:19
Finished wiring Intercooler fan switch and relay on the TD, pleased to say it all works well. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 14:35:51
2.5-3.0 hour job to do the oil cooler.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 14:45:46
Yeah, doesn't look like an awful job (aside from all the .. at the top of the engine getting the wiring out of the way).

Shame the parts are so expensive - assuming I needed to get all new banjo bolts and dowty washers for the cooler and coolant bridge it would come out at £238.16 (retail, not sure if trade club will get me any trade discount on anything yet)..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 15:02:03
Oil cooler here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OIL-COOLER-V6-OMEGA-SINTRA-SIGNUM-93176626-/190843297148?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6f259d7c#ht_0wt_0

You then need the four off metal seals for the oil cooler to oil cooler pipe joints and four dowty seals for the coolant bridge.

You have the grey sealent which is one less thing.

New oil filter (unless its already new) and get a couple of second hand banjo bolts just in case (although I am yet to break one although Tunnie seems to snap them all them time  ;D :y)

Once done flush the system well, run with soem degreaser for a bit and keep dropping the coolant, flushing and changing it.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 15:04:12
 ;D ;D on the banjo bolts.. I do have two in my box, need to check if they are coolant bridge or oil cooler though (they have two different part numbers, but could be the same bolt in reality?).

I don't tend to snap stuff off all that often .. he says, famous last words and all that! :y

BTW I spotted that cooler on eBay but discounted it as the picture made it look like it was a plated copper item, and I thought all the new ones were stainless?

Cheers Mark.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 March 2014, 15:06:23
What's all this  :-\  ::)  ;D

Yup, I snapped a banjo bolt on TB's first project, luckily the top was still exposed so I could put a screw driver in between gaps and free it off  :)

This was on a 97 model, 2.5 I think?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 15:11:53
The item listed is a genuine Vx part, when the Calibra and Cav were having oil cooler problems in the early days of the V6, GM produced a Kit which included the updated cooler, cooler plate, new nuts and O rings against part number 93176626. This part is listed in TIS in the relevant TSB.

This part number is NOT listed in EPC but can be ordered from Vx by the dealer (if they can be arsed to go onto the Vx parts ordering system) and costs MUCH less than the individual parts.

Contents of the kit are the same as the individual items.

Your original cooler will have been stainless to, the issue is that people instantly think that stainless does not corrode when in reality it does, particularly if there are any salts or impurities etc in the system (there will be), its good antifreeze service intervals that keep the cooler etc in good condition.

The copper look is from memory a coating which is applied to the steel to allow it to be resistive welded so no cause for concern.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 15:16:32
Quote from: tunnie on 03 March 2014, 15:06:23
What's all this  :-\  ::)  ;D

Yup, I snapped a banjo bolt on TB's first project, luckily the top was still exposed so I could put a screw driver in between gaps and free it off  :)

This was on a 97 model, 2.5 I think?  :-\

Ha ha....so a high percentage success rate in snapping them then lol  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 March 2014, 15:20:54
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 15:16:32
Quote from: tunnie on 03 March 2014, 15:06:23
What's all this  :-\  ::)  ;D

Yup, I snapped a banjo bolt on TB's first project, luckily the top was still exposed so I could put a screw driver in between gaps and free it off  :)

This was on a 97 model, 2.5 I think?  :-\

Ha ha....so a high percentage success rate in snapping them then lol  :y

50%  ::)

Well no, 25% really, as I've only ever done 2 cooler changes start to finish.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 15:21:46
Cheers for the info Mark - much appreciated :)  I'll get one on order and then drag Mr Gixxer over here to give me a hand ;D Always better to have a second person there to swear at the car when it's not cooperating, I find!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 March 2014, 15:24:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 15:21:46
Cheers for the info Mark - much appreciated :)  I'll get one on order and then drag Mr Gixxer over here to give me a hand ;D Always better to have a second person there to swear at the car when it's not cooperating, I find!

Have you got 19mm crows foot? Well worth investing in one for the oil cooler bolts at the filter end.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 15:32:46
Yes, the trick I find is to start by jacking the car up and removing the oil filter, then slacken the oil cooler pipes right off with the crows foot spanner so the fastenings are totaly out of the block (a spray of penetrating fluid helps as does tightening them slightly first to get them to move, it sometimes also helps to pop the crank sensor out tog et a bit more access but, its very dependent on the kit your using). Start the oil draining if changing the oil also.

Drop the car and change the oil cooler, loose fit the cooler pipes at the cooler plate with the banjos/seals.

Then jack the car up and refit and tighten the oil cooler pipes to the block and refit the oil filter/assembly and oil drain plug if removed. This makes sure that the cooler pipes are correctly aligned before there tightened up.

Drop the car and finish the job.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 17:10:37
Quote from: tunnie on 03 March 2014, 15:24:06
Have you got 19mm crows foot? Well worth investing in one for the oil cooler bolts at the filter end.  :y

Yup - well, no, but I did just order one .. same difference assuming it doesn't get lost in the post ;D


Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 15:32:46
Yes, the trick I find is to start by jacking the car up and

Jack? Good lord no, I'll just walk under it in the pit  :) Sounds good though - doable in a day, although add on all the other jobs and it'll be a couple of days I should think, all told.

Still, could be worse, I could be having to do head gaskets!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 March 2014, 21:03:49
Fitted the new gm steering idler.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 March 2014, 21:04:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 March 2014, 21:03:49
Fitted the new gm steering idler.

New one had been greased it of the box btw. Presume silicon grease.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 21:25:17
On the subject of the oil cooler again - the dowty washers I've got are for the coolant bridge; are the washers on the oil cooler feed lines (part 2, here - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90588.0) replacement items or reusable? For that matter are they just copper washers of a suitable size?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 March 2014, 21:34:40
As I recall they are a copper/aluminium crush washer like on a sump plug type afair. Use once only.

Your link confirms, I thought there should be 4, where masters link only "shows" two.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 21:41:13
There are four as mentioned above, my ebay link shows the two off item 5 rubber o rings
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 22:23:02
Okedoke - off to Vx for them, then, as I can't find them on eBay.. still, they were cheap if I recall, £1.02 each.. OK, not cheap for a washer, but cheaper than the rest of it was!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 March 2014, 22:24:02
Did you shop around :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 04 March 2014, 00:24:54
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 15:04:12
;D ;D on the banjo bolts.. I do have two in my box, need to check if they are coolant bridge or oil cooler though (they have two different part numbers, but could be the same bolt in reality?).

I don't tend to snap stuff off all that often .. he says, famous last words and all that! :y

BTW I spotted that cooler on eBay but discounted it as the picture made it look like it was a plated copper item, and I thought all the new ones were stainless?

Cheers Mark.

No slightly different as I found out to my cost ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 March 2014, 09:03:04
Quote from: Taxi Al on 03 March 2014, 22:24:02
Did you shop around :-\

Not beyond calling my local Vx dealer, no.. well, and then looking on eBay per Mark's link :) Everything but the washers is available there (washers are available in the US but with $20 shipping it doesn't seem worth it ;D). Having said that, if they're just copper washers...

Quote from: dbug on 04 March 2014, 00:24:54
No slightly different as I found out to my cost ;)

D'oh! :) Well I've ordered one as a spare, just in case. Sods law now dictates I will snap both off... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 March 2014, 09:07:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 March 2014, 17:10:37
Quote from: tunnie on 03 March 2014, 15:24:06
Have you got 19mm crows foot? Well worth investing in one for the oil cooler bolts at the filter end.  :y

Yup - well, no, but I did just order one .. same difference assuming it doesn't get lost in the post ;D


Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 March 2014, 15:32:46
Yes, the trick I find is to start by jacking the car up and

Jack? Good lord no, I'll just walk under it in the pit :) Sounds good though - doable in a day, although add on all the other jobs and it'll be a couple of days I should think, all told.

Still, could be worse, I could be having to do head gaskets!

You have access to a pit?  We need to get to know each other  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 March 2014, 09:24:08
I don't have access... it's in my garage! ;D Actually take that two ways as right now the Omega is blocking it.. ;D

You're more than welcome to come over if you want to do any work btw. It makes oil changes, especially a doddle.. well, unless you're my friend Mark who managed to empty most of the contents of his track-toy RX8s sump directly into the pit rather than the bucket ;D (Which pays me back for the time I emptied most of the contents of a gearbox into the bottom of his pit, I suppose!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 March 2014, 09:30:19
Very kind, might have to schedule something, as I think I would be killed if I got oil on our nice brick driveway  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 March 2014, 09:30:44
Health and safety executive demands the use of hard hats in Aaron's garage Tunnie. You have been warned.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 March 2014, 09:33:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 March 2014, 09:30:44
Health and safety executive demands the use of hard hats in Aaron's garage Tunnie. You have been warned.  :'(

Given your record with my parents garage door, no change there then  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 March 2014, 09:53:49
 ;D ;D I keep telling Chris, it's fine for me, I skim right under the door! ;D

(Silly cheap affordable concrete prefab garage with 6' eaves means the door is pretty low as garage doors go..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 March 2014, 10:04:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 March 2014, 09:53:49
;D ;D I keep telling Chris, it's fine for me, I skim right under the door! ;D

(Silly cheap affordable concrete prefab garage with 6' eaves means the door is pretty low as garage doors go..)

Can't be any worse than my parents, garage built in 1989, those doors have seen better days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 March 2014, 22:01:27
Broke it ::) or rather the battery...

Readily fixed with my nice new free replacement from Halfords :-X just need to find he receipt for the dead one :-\

Been doing wiring today, all working as expected except for a toggle switch which has fallen apart upon soldering >:( that I do have the receipt for...

Switch aside, todays efforts work a treat :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 04 March 2014, 22:34:26
Another 160 miles (on top of the 700 miles covered over the weekend).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 March 2014, 14:18:57
Took my battery off charge and swapped it over to charge a flat Toyota battery  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 March 2014, 18:42:49
It was such a lovely day I opened the sun roof for the first time in about 6months.

...then spent the rest of the dat servicing, cleaning and greasing it so the damn thing would shut again. Trips out when it hits the spoiler thing/wasname/oogemyflip then re opens.

Cleaned all the green off the rubber surround then silicon spray on there. White greased the runners, and guides. No different. Clean and grease the ramp on the the spoiler thingy. All fine.

Start the car, power sounder goes off. Check the battery, 12.1 volts. Check the green glass thing, its black. Charger on...
Meantime, check fluids and pressures on both cars. Al fine bar a couple of psi and some screen wash.
Check battery 12.7 volts.

Will check again tomorrow. But I think its suffered over the winter somehow. Although I've been off shift for a week so the car has sat for a while.


But how did that little lot take ALL afternoon...? I seem to have acquired a natural talent for dicking about.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 05 March 2014, 18:55:13
In the last week or so ............

Oil cooler / block thermostat change.
Flush coolant and refill with red antifreeze.
Cam covers and breathers sorted.
Plenum and throttle body steam cleaned.
1/1 lambda sensor changed (now idles lovely for a 3.2  :y)
Exhaust blow between the cat and centre section sorted.
Lpg control button relocated to spare switch blank plate on the centre consul.
Dodgy Lpg buzzer replaced.

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 05 March 2014, 19:48:50
Took the cd badges off my doors looks so much better now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 March 2014, 19:56:35
Did something silly  :-X

Decided, that for some completely unknown reason, TBE has found a whole shitload of grip, and had myself some real fun this evening.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 March 2014, 19:57:50
In the past week or so.....

Changed all 4 cams for G cams
Changed timing belt
Changed aux belt for wrong type..... ordered the correct type for AC
Changed cylinder heads for Vectra Challenge #020's heads
Replaced waterpump
Changed front wishbones, drop inks and steering arms on both sides for brand new and also fitted Powerflex bushes too...
Put some petrol in
Woke the neighbour up from his slumber on the couch whilst I was revving the newly rebuilt engine, I guess he wasn't pleased as a few choice words was exchanged  ;D :D
Changed H/U for a double din/full din H/U with SatNav built in...
Rewired speakers etc... coz the BOSE system isn't compatible with the new H/U.....
Changed wheels back to Elite 17's coz they got new tyres on

Tomorrow having the tracking sorted coz of new suspension parts......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 March 2014, 20:00:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 March 2014, 19:56:35
Did something silly  :-X

Decided, that for some completely unknown reason, TBE has found a whole shitload of grip, and had myself some real fun this evening.
Canvas on a dry road...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 March 2014, 21:19:18
...and tightened up the steering box. Better. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 06 March 2014, 19:07:26
Had the tracking done, sooooooooo much better now it goes in a straight line :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 March 2014, 19:14:05
Quote from: minifreek on 06 March 2014, 19:07:26
Had the tracking done, sooooooooo much better now it goes in a straight line :)

[oh sigh...] remind me, why do we have a guides section again...?


Unless of course, by "tracking" you actually mean full geometric set up for castor at the front, camber and toe front and back ...?

...you did? Ok that's alright then. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 06 March 2014, 19:23:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 March 2014, 19:14:05
Quote from: minifreek on 06 March 2014, 19:07:26
Had the tracking done, sooooooooo much better now it goes in a straight line :)

[oh sigh...] remind me, why do we have a guides section again...?


Unless of course, by "tracking" you actually mean full geometric set up for castor at the front, camber and toe front and back ...?

...you did? Ok that's alright then. :y
Be quiet, you tart  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 March 2014, 19:48:53
Quote from: STEMO on 06 March 2014, 19:23:48
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 March 2014, 19:14:05
Quote from: minifreek on 06 March 2014, 19:07:26
Had the tracking done, sooooooooo much better now it goes in a straight line :)

[oh sigh...] remind me, why do we have a guides section again...?


Unless of course, by "tracking" you actually mean full geometric set up for castor at the front, camber and toe front and back ...?

...you did? Ok that's alright then. :y
Be quiet, you tart  ;D

Sorry Dad. :(

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2014, 09:46:08
Repaired a broken keyfob on the shitbox.  Supposed now its stopped raining, I should get my arse outside and fix the rest of it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve s reg omega on 07 March 2014, 19:25:01
Fixed the heating. Whooo Hooo! weathers gonna get warm now!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 March 2014, 22:17:29
Quote from: Steve s reg omega on 07 March 2014, 19:25:01
Fixed the heating. Whooo Hooo! weathers gonna get warm now!!!

Your not wrong. 16c tomorrow. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 08 March 2014, 01:36:39
somehow made my radiator explode and got covered in child vomit during the whole experience  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 March 2014, 05:14:19
1800 miles in its first month... I should probably wash it or summat ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 March 2014, 10:20:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 March 2014, 05:14:19
1800 miles in its first month... I should probably wash it or summat ::)

Fuel consumption improved yet ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 March 2014, 12:43:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 March 2014, 19:14:05
Quote from: minifreek on 06 March 2014, 19:07:26
Had the tracking done, sooooooooo much better now it goes in a straight line :)

[oh sigh...] remind me, why do we have a guides section again...?


Unless of course, by "tracking" you actually mean full geometric set up for castor at the front, camber and toe front and back ...?

...you did? Ok that's alright then. :y

Oh FFS.....!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 March 2014, 15:17:33
Quote from: henryd on 08 March 2014, 10:20:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 March 2014, 05:14:19
1800 miles in its first month... I should probably wash it or summat ::)

Fuel consumption improved yet ???
Still hovering around 35.5mpg :-\ tbh, it's what I was expecting, neither my Altea nor my first Vectra C did any better, so that was the figure I did my sums on rather than the 45 suggested in the manual...
It's still 14mpg up on the Omega though ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 March 2014, 16:40:35
35mpg from an Insignia diesel? What on earth are you doing to it  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 March 2014, 16:52:55
Driving it around town and idling/lots of stopping and starting ::)

It's not ragged, rarely exceeding 2000rpm/75ish :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 March 2014, 18:14:45
Washed it.  :)  Whilst going over it with the chamois leather, I noticed it was 'speckled' with magnolia masonry paint from when I painted the house last year!  ::)  :( 

Shows how often I hand wash my car.....   :o  ::)  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MV6Matt on 08 March 2014, 18:29:19
....stood chatting while Serek did the Cambelt...... 8)

Lovely standing idle in the glorious Huntingdon sunshine. Done for another 4 years  :y :y

Also got the front wheels re-balanced as the local muppets didn't do it properly....wobbling steering wheel at 60 - which was apparently, (the muppets said) due to worn rear tyres....(sigh)

120 grammes out on the right; 65 on the left. I shan't be going back to them..... >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MV6Matt on 08 March 2014, 18:36:05
......Top man that Serek.... :y

Thanks for your help again today dude :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2014, 18:48:30
60mph up an (mostly) empty-ish M1. And still having to overtake some cars :o

 :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 March 2014, 19:34:50
Quote from: MV6Matt on 08 March 2014, 18:36:05
......Top man that Serek.... :y

Thanks for your help again today dude :y :)

if id have known would have popped by for tea. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 08 March 2014, 23:04:53
Today was a good day . :)
Completed the rear of my BMW E24 and moved onto the front . Small area of both front floors need new metal but after thoroughly inspecting the front nooks and crannies all rust is superficial and surface only .
Front wings , bonnet and bumper off tomorrow .
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0600_zps7e96b949.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0600_zps7e96b949.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 March 2014, 23:40:04
Nice work. Very nice. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 March 2014, 08:49:37
after clutch kit and oil change for clit last week , yesterday sanded the 5 year old summer tires (micheline pilot exalto)  with da sander and 80 grid (must confess it took more than 3 hours) .. reason was it had stil 5 mms of tread depth but surface nearly shining :-\ hopefully will see the results next weekend :)

and here is some info about tyre sanding
http://www.stockcarracing.com/tipstricks/scrp_0505_sanding_race_tires_better_traction/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 09:15:51
Whats the date like on those tyres cem? Should only really be used 5yrs beyond the date stamp in sidewalls.

I found similar with Michelin, you get this hard sheen that causes low grip, but makes them last - I think that is be design.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 March 2014, 09:34:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 09:15:51
Whats the date like on those tyres cem? Should only really be used 5yrs beyond the date stamp in sidewalls.

I found similar with Michelin, you get this hard sheen that causes low grip, but makes them last - I think that is be design.

I'm fed up with throwing 5-6 mm tread tires because of age :( anyway I'll try every experiment on them before I throw them away..they were skating so often.. I think mileage is minimum 20K miles..

ps: now checked the date they are from 2011 :o I thought I bought them at 2009 ;D


pps: when I bought them, their surface were not shiny.. now after sanding I reached a softer compound.. hopefully I'm hopeful ;D

for those that will sand by hand,  very hard job :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 March 2014, 09:41:25
my rough guess is that , diesel oil on road surface, heating cooling periods "cures" the tire surface so that it starts to shine .. this layer must be removed periodically.. however, I'm not sure of that period as it depends of annual mileage and road conditions

ps: thats valid , if you want always the best grip from your tire not the longest life
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 March 2014, 10:45:50
Nothing a quick burn out won't cure cem. ;)

I guess winter storage doesn't help?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 11:30:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 March 2014, 10:45:50
Nothing a quick burn out won't cure cem. ;)

I guess winter storage doesn't help?
That's how I used to cure my Michelins ;D. But they didn't last too long ;D

Winter storage has obviously increased the life timewise, and I suspect has had an impact on the tyre surface.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 March 2014, 14:30:46
Bike tyres, especially softer compounds such as Pirelli super corsers sc1,2,3, will turn blue after first use, if left a month or so. It can be scrubbed off by riding on them again, but the full performance never quite recovers. 

The release agent on new tyres also goes some way to protecting the rubber from uv as I'm sure most here know. Once that's gone it seems the compound dictates the rate of degradation. Some worse than others it seems.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 March 2014, 14:44:41
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 March 2014, 10:45:50
Nothing a quick burn out won't cure cem. ;)

I guess winter storage doesn't help?

I'm wont do burn outs unless the tires are completely dead or free ;D

reason is that high heat may "cure" even the deepest levels :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 March 2014, 14:46:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 11:30:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 March 2014, 10:45:50
Nothing a quick burn out won't cure cem. ;)

I guess winter storage doesn't help?
That's how I used to cure my Michelins ;D . But they didn't last too long ;D

Winter storage has obviously increased the life timewise, and I suspect has had an impact on the tyre surface.

I didnt witness any negative side effect for winter storage..  but I kept them in a cold (as possible) dark area..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bikerdon on 09 March 2014, 17:27:21
Replaced the rear shock absorbers with a pair of shiny new Monroe Originals, bought them as bankrupt stock for £20 the pair. Very noticeable improvement in the handling now. And thanks to the guide on this site, removing the rusted in lower bushes was a dawdle.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 20:38:33
Went to scrappy, after 3 items, 2 fairly specific to certain cars/engines and the last being a CCR600 or similar as fitted to many Vauxhalls in the mid/late 1990s.

Came away empty handed. Very little there, and not one single Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 March 2014, 22:01:23
Had a play with the TC ON/OFF today on some twisty roads and with TC "OFF" it feels just so much better overall, Will be doing this more often specially on dry days  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kcl on 10 March 2014, 08:42:52
Had a MY2000 X25XE estate in my garage fo rthe weekend, owner said it's losing brake fluid. And when I drove it home I realized one ore more rear wheel bearings needed replacement. 277000 km on the clock, seemed that drivers side was changed in the past, passenger side was rusted solid. Left a puller in tension over night, gave it some heat with electric blow gun a few times and got it out (don't have a welder...). Both bearings were bad, play at both. Replaced and all is well again.

Brake fluid was leaking from the rear where the pipes go under the heat shields. Pulled one and it broke so it was about time to replace. Bought 10 meters of line, four connectors, two hoses and two pipes, short ones for the wheels were readily available. Replaced whole length from ABS unit to rear wheels, not looking the most professional pipe work, I could not use the bender in tightest bends and not at all on the engine bay but most important is that now it is safe to drive again.

Wonder why GM/Bosch has made three ABS unit connections with M10 connector and ONE, rear left IIRC, is M12?!?! I was more than surprised, found it out when I had completed last pipe...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 09:14:19
Put a bit too much heat in the brakes on the way in. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 March 2014, 10:03:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 20:38:33
Went to scrappy, after 3 items, 2 fairly specific to certain cars/engines and the last being a CCR600 or similar as fitted to many Vauxhalls in the mid/late 1990s.

Came away empty handed. Very little there, and not one single Omega.


 :( :( :( :( :(

Gone are the days when I saw 5 in there  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 10:07:31
Quote from: tunnie on 10 March 2014, 10:03:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 20:38:33
Went to scrappy, after 3 items, 2 fairly specific to certain cars/engines and the last being a CCR600 or similar as fitted to many Vauxhalls in the mid/late 1990s.

Came away empty handed. Very little there, and not one single Omega.


 :( :( :( :( :(

Gone are the days when I saw 5 in there  :'(
I guess too old now. Plus scrappage scheme a couple of years or more back boosted numbers being scrapped.

Plenty of 10yr old Focus' and 15yr old Audis with no real damage. A few Vectra-Cs and B's, Astra F's and Tigras. Nought else with a Vauxhall badge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 10:07:53
Still, it was a pleasant day out for Mrs TB ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 10 March 2014, 13:07:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 10:07:31
Quote from: tunnie on 10 March 2014, 10:03:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2014, 20:38:33
Went to scrappy, after 3 items, 2 fairly specific to certain cars/engines and the last being a CCR600 or similar as fitted to many Vauxhalls in the mid/late 1990s.

Came away empty handed. Very little there, and not one single Omega.


 :( :( :( :( :(

Gone are the days when I saw 5 in there  :'(
I guess too old now. Plus scrappage scheme a couple of years or more back boosted numbers being scrapped.

Plenty of 10yr old Focus' and 15yr old Audis with no real damage. A few Vectra-Cs and B's, Astra F's and Tigras. Nought else with a Vauxhall badge.


I have here ;D   3 weeks ago decided to test my paint color on an omega boot..  also it would be useful to measure total work times and as a back up.. so went to scrappy .. best in condition was a vauxhall one ???



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 17:28:19
Found a leak by radiator drain.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2014, 17:44:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 17:28:19
Found a leak by radiator drain.  :(

I have one of those!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 17:51:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 March 2014, 17:44:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 17:28:19
Found a leak by radiator drain.  :(

I have one of those!  :y

What? A leak? A drain? Or a radiator?

....Or all three? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 18:12:13
Cursed at Mrs TB for running out of brake pads on the way home. Grrrr. The one week we need 2 cars, and no time (or tools) to fix it.

Guess I'll be eating take out pizza tonight ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2014, 19:03:58
So the 200 piece Helfrods box doesn't contain a suitable 8mm allen key then ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 19:13:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 March 2014, 19:03:58
So the 200 piece Helfrods box doesn't contain a suitable 8mm allen key then ::)
Its not a Ford ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2014, 19:16:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 17:51:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 March 2014, 17:44:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 17:28:19
Found a leak by radiator drain.  :(

I have one of those!  :y

What? A leak? A drain? Or a radiator?

....Or all three? ;D

 ;D  More of a weep really as I plugged the outlet with a suitable piece of doweling.  :y

 I've got as far as buying new O rings for the plug!  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2014, 19:32:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 19:13:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 March 2014, 19:03:58
So the 200 piece Helfrods box doesn't contain a suitable 8mm allen key then ::)
Its not a Ford ;D
Might have got confused with the Vectra C ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 10 March 2014, 19:36:42
Full service, then sump and timing belt kit changed on our VW Caddy van ;)

Rear seats changed on the TD in readiness for re-test first thing in da morning :-[
Decision on it's future here will then be made ... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 11 March 2014, 04:37:13
radiator changed, during which I found out that my auto gearbox oil is a weird brownish colour ... maybe that should be my next job?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 11 March 2014, 10:41:55
Quote from: Seth on 10 March 2014, 19:36:42
Full service, then sump and timing belt kit changed on our VW Caddy van ;)

Rear seats changed on the TD in readiness for re-test first thing in da morning :-[
Decision on it's future here will then be made ... :-\


Flew through the test ... with one advisory ... >:(

Corrosion on chassis member ... where my trolley jack's damaged the underbody coating ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 March 2014, 11:19:24
Had similar Seth. Dented in my case.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 11 March 2014, 12:17:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 March 2014, 11:19:24
Had similar Seth. Dented in my case.

Ne're mind, time to make a plywood pad for the cup on the trolley-jack! ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 March 2014, 15:49:16
Too late. Not bothered really.

But it's a jacking point(the bit behind the front wheel) and that's what happens when a jack is used on it. No?

Already has a rubber pad. It's just the weight of the car. Plywood or not.

Seems a petulant advisory to me. Tbh
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 11 March 2014, 17:53:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 March 2014, 15:49:16
Too late. Not bothered really.

But it's a jacking point(the bit behind the front wheel) and that's what happens when a jack is used on it. No?

Already has a rubber pad. It's just the weight of the car. Plywood or not.

Seems a petulant advisory to me. Tbh

Yeah, and to me >:(
Suppose the tester had to find 'something' on a near-15 year-old car though ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 11 March 2014, 18:00:50
Hammerited all the welded corners of the TD estate, then undersealed same when dry. I've also de-rusted every brake connecting ferrule and Hammerited them, and I cannot find any rusted brake pipes not treated, or serious rust that should fail the MOT in two weeks. Also changed the fuel filter and gave it the diesel magic treatment before an Italian road test to clean the injectors. So with all the brake discs renewed, handbrake overhauled, time will tell! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 11 March 2014, 19:34:47
Replaced the capless side light bulbs with some LED ones
Look pretty good along side the HID's  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 11 March 2014, 22:36:42
Quote from: Seth on 10 March 2014, 19:36:42
Full service, then sump and timing belt kit changed on our VW Caddy van ;)

Pair of new front tyres on said van plus alignment/camber reset this afternoon 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 12 March 2014, 00:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[

Sir may I kindly refer you to this useful video that may help you in the future .... (hehehe) http://www.streetfire.net/video/top-gear-season-19-episode-5-19x05_part-1_2420430.htm

Video segment 6 should help to solve all of your problems  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bikerdon on 12 March 2014, 17:37:52
Finally got the oil filter housing cap off to change the oil and filter, thanks to the advice on here, metal band wrench locked against the block held the canister tightly enough for me to loosen the cap without spinning the whole assembly, now all back together and tightened to the correct torque, so hopefully no dramas next time round.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 March 2014, 17:55:15
Finally got around to fitting the replacement climate control buttons that I acquired off a scrapper at work a couple of weeks ago. Mine weren't bad, but this one was perfect. Just wish I'd had the time to get the window switches as well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 March 2014, 23:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[
Tomooorw I need to make a proper effort to find it, rather than getting lead astray by workmates...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 March 2014, 00:11:02
Diagnosed and replaced a faulty coil on the mother in laws Skoda.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 13 March 2014, 01:34:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2014, 23:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[
Tomooorw I need to make a proper effort to find it, rather than getting lead astray by workmates...

Lost a hire car in Brussels once, couldn't remember which street I had parked it in - never did find it - hire company supplied a replacement next morning ;)  Guess they must have found it ok though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 13 March 2014, 11:41:44
Completed my first thousand miles since buying it at beginning of Feb. Now 18,500.
Such an improvement on the Insignia!

 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 March 2014, 12:01:29
Quote from: Lagondanet on 13 March 2014, 11:41:44
Completed my first thousand miles since buying it at beginning of Feb. Now 18,500.
Such an improvement on the Insignia!

 :)
After 2200 miles in the Insignia, it's infinitely more refined than the Omega, but they are very different cars. They aren't comparable in many respects, and to try isn't fair on either :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 13 March 2014, 12:20:21
Quote from: Taxi Al on 13 March 2014, 12:01:29
Quote from: Lagondanet on 13 March 2014, 11:41:44
Completed my first thousand miles since buying it at beginning of Feb. Now 18,500.
Such an improvement on the Insignia!

 :)
After 2200 miles in the Insignia, it's infinitely more refined than the Omega, but they are very different cars. They aren't comparable in many respects, and to try isn't fair on either :-\

Maybe, but the Insignia in which I did 86,000 in 3 years and which replaced an Omega @ 180K didn't suit me hence my return to an Omega. I had two Senators before the first Omega.
Just my preference.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 March 2014, 12:24:46
I bought the Insignia to retire my 264k Omega, so it's purely a work tool, and as such is almost perfect. It is no Omega though... fortunately I still have my 3.2 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 13 March 2014, 12:35:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 13 March 2014, 12:24:46
I bought the Insignia to retire my 264k Omega, so it's purely a work tool, and as such is almost perfect. It is no Omega though... fortunately I still have my 3.2 8)

Well 264 is quite an achievement! None of my Vauxhalls exceeded 200 but I have a 1980 Wedge Lagonda V8 at 115 (85 by me since 1995).  The Omega is now my daily driver.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2014, 18:43:48
Quote from: Lagondanet on 13 March 2014, 12:35:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 13 March 2014, 12:24:46
I bought the Insignia to retire my 264k Omega, so it's purely a work tool, and as such is almost perfect. It is no Omega though... fortunately I still have my 3.2 8)

Well 264 is quite an achievement! None of my Vauxhalls exceeded 200 but I have a 1980 Wedge Lagonda V8 at 115 (85 by me since 1995).  The Omega is now my daily driver.
My MV6 is still going strong at 214k. When I put some pads on it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2014, 18:45:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2014, 23:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[
Tomooorw I need to make a proper effort to find it, rather than getting lead astray by workmates...
Maybe tomorrow. Lead astray again. I'll be glad to be home, my body can't deal with this abuse any more  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 March 2014, 18:47:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 March 2014, 18:45:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2014, 23:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[
Tomooorw I need to make a proper effort to find it, rather than getting lead astray by workmates...
Maybe tomorrow. Lead astray again. I'll be glad to be home, my body can't deal with this abuse any more  :-[

Will you have to pay on collection?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 March 2014, 18:58:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 March 2014, 18:45:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2014, 23:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[
Tomooorw I need to make a proper effort to find it, rather than getting lead astray by workmates...
Maybe tomorrow. Lead astray again. I'll be glad to be home, my body can't deal with this abuse any more  :-[
Nothing a decent curry won't sort out... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2014, 22:57:27
Quote from: Taxi Al on 13 March 2014, 18:58:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 March 2014, 18:45:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2014, 23:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2014, 23:48:33
Drove it to Wolverhampton, parked it in a city centre car park, and now can't remember which one. Not aided by several pints of San Miguel.

Sod it, I'll just wear the same clothes again tomorrow :-[
Tomooorw I need to make a proper effort to find it, rather than getting lead astray by workmates...
Maybe tomorrow. Lead astray again. I'll be glad to be home, my body can't deal with this abuse any more  :-[
Nothing a decent curry won't sort out... ::)
Just had a tasty curry, alledgedly the best in Wolverhampton according to the yocals
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 March 2014, 23:22:02
Save room for Saturday  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 14 March 2014, 00:20:18
Fitted some wiper blades as the old ones were ... well ... dead! The new ones cost £3.47 inclusive of V.a.t for the pair (and not from ecp before you say). Apparently they are distributed by Lucas U.k so I would presume made by them also??? Don't seem too bad but time will tell, I really don't care if they last 2 weeks given the price  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 14 March 2014, 16:28:39
          Two new tyres fitted, (Wednesday) all levels checked and car scrubbed, off to Charmouth in Dorset tomorrow for a week, shall see if it's altered much after the storms  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Yasmine Lee on 14 March 2014, 18:10:39
Today i.....
Removed the exhaust system
Removed the prop shaft
Removed the driveshafts
Removed the Diff
Removed the air suspension Pump and fittings
Removed the Downpipes

work continues
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 14 March 2014, 18:59:21
Fitted track rod ends, took it for tracking only 4 degrees out on passenger side :y
I was impressed I got it so near :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 March 2014, 19:27:13
2 new rear coil springs and 2 new rear shock absorbers fitted  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 14 March 2014, 19:37:00
Washed my hair in a gallon of nice hot ATF  :'(

Cleaned the gearbox filter and refilled with nice fresh oil too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 March 2014, 22:22:04
Fitted the N/S Irmy side skirt (after driving around with 1 Irmy and 1 standard for months! ::)), adjusted the handbrake and started attempting to patch the exhaust so I could get it through the MOT without delay only to discover the hole was a bit bigger than I first thought (about 1*14"!!! :o :o)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 March 2014, 09:08:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 14 March 2014, 22:22:04
Fitted the N/S Irmy side skirt (after driving around with 1 Irmy and 1 standard for months! ::)), adjusted the handbrake and started attempting to patch the exhaust so I could get it through the MOT without delay only to discover the hole was a bit bigger than I first thought (about 1*14"!!! :o :o)
A trick my grumpy MOTer taught me is exhaust paste the hold, wrap paper round it and hold by hand whilst the exhaust warms up until it goes off, paper can be left in place. It will only last a few days, but gets you through until new exhaust arrives.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 March 2014, 09:21:36
(Yesterday evening) watched the Master try to fix my car again. One step at a time, I'm sure we'll get there with it. Hopefully, the remaining problems are within my capabilities and expanding tool set.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 15 March 2014, 16:06:26
Today - I was supposed to be sorting out my rocker cover gasket, but decided it needed new exhaust centre sections instead... so Iv fitted them...

I did - however - ask a nice exhaust place how much it would be for them to replace the centre sections on both sides and ONLY the centre sections.... they came back with a price of £349.56...!!!! so after i picked myself up off the floor after my fit of giggles, I promptly said no... drove 100yds down the road from them and collected me 2 nice new shiney centre sections for the grand total of - - - - - - £90 :)

Bit of a difference there I think .....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 15 March 2014, 16:44:41
Changed my 2-3 solenoid as well as fresh ATF and filter clean out, remarkable difference!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 March 2014, 17:29:46
Cam belt, plugs, refurbed LPG injectors. Still residual bits of Omega on the front lawn but it's curry time. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 March 2014, 16:46:40
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 14 March 2014, 19:37:00
Washed my hair in a gallon of nice hot ATF  :'(

Cleaned the gearbox filter and refilled with nice fresh oil too  ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 16 March 2014, 17:40:30
Also on the gearbox theme ... Topped up my ATF (took just over half a litre) and moving on to get the antifreeze sorted as we speak  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 March 2014, 17:48:47
Quote from: cem on 09 March 2014, 08:49:37
after clutch kit and oil change for clit last week , yesterday sanded the 5 year old summer tires (micheline pilot exalto)  with da sander and 80 grid (must confess it took more than 3 hours) .. reason was it had stil 5 mms of tread depth but surface nearly shining :-\ hopefully will see the results next weekend :)

and here is some info about tyre sanding


after last weeks snowy weather, finally this week summer tires are on.. results were very satisfactory after sanding (nearly a mm) .. inner surface was soft .. and the tires grip nearly as good as new on dry.. (cant see any difference).. but with the cost of 3+1 hours of da sanding and exhausted arms


[url=http://Reading/tipstricks/scrp_0505_sanding_race_tires_better_traction/







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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 March 2014, 17:51:49
Fitted a new passengerside cat.
It turns out it's much easier to do this with another pair of hands rather than do it on my own. I spent more time waiting for the lambda sensor to cool down having given it a lick with the oxy-acetylene to get it out easier.

I hadn't realised quite how noisy it had got.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: brian36 on 16 March 2014, 20:02:20
replaced two front tyres gave a good wash/polish and wax looking good :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PAULCDX on 16 March 2014, 20:30:59
Went on a 400 mile round trip yesterday to visit Robsey, Kevin Wood and Ken ( Nitro )  :o

Great to meet you guys' and thanks so much for all the help and advice on the car  ;)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 20:52:11
Got a puncture.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 March 2014, 20:54:16
Went through some 25 squid's worth of petrol just messing about on some twisty roads 90 miles say total (to test the new rear shocks/springs) and it's much improved the handling especially with sports mode and TC off, Tyres also cling on well  ::) ;D ... Off to get a pair of Goodyear F1 Asym 2 for the rear this week some time.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 21:06:58
No really I did.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 March 2014, 22:52:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 21:06:58
No really I did.
:o

Where? How? Repairable? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 23:00:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 March 2014, 22:52:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 21:06:58
No really I did.
:o

Where? How? Repairable? :-\


In the middle of the tread.  :'( made a horrible flapping noise then a loud pop. Tyre went flat about 30 seconds after. I guess what ever stuck in the tyre made the noise as it flew out, then the tyre went down.

Probably repairable, but it ran flat for a while before I could pull over, so it might be buggered internally.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 16 March 2014, 23:14:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 23:00:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 March 2014, 22:52:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 21:06:58
No really I did.
:o

Where? How? Repairable? :-\


In the middle of the tread.  :'( made a horrible flapping noise then a loud pop. Tyre went flat about 30 seconds after. I guess what ever stuck in the tyre made the noise as it flew out, then the tyre went down.

Probably repairable, but it ran flat for a while before I could pull over, so it might be buggered internally.  :'(

Here we go again...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 March 2014, 07:35:07
Bought some new wheels on Thursday, I await their arrival today :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: theonewhosmokes on 17 March 2014, 07:48:54
Yesterday I washed and polished my Omega.  :D

Today, it's having two new wishbones and a new driver's side cat as the current one is rattling  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 17 March 2014, 15:20:41
Quote from: pscocoa on 16 March 2014, 23:14:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 23:00:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 March 2014, 22:52:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2014, 21:06:58
No really I did.
:o

Where? How? Repairable? :-\


In the middle of the tread.  :'( made a horrible flapping noise then a loud pop. Tyre went flat about 30 seconds after. I guess what ever stuck in the tyre made the noise as it flew out, then the tyre went down.

Probably repairable, but it ran flat for a while before I could pull over, so it might be buggered internally.  :'(

Here we go again...
Shit. How did I miss that one?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 16:25:49
Monday is obviously not your forte Steve ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 16:29:00
Discovered that I can only fit a push chair across the boot, and that those 4 wheel walking frame/seat things that the old dears love will only fit in if forced... Poxy bloody thing >:(

Supposed to be a large family car ffs...

On the plus side, since Gixer moved the seat the other day, it's alot more comfortable ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 17 March 2014, 16:37:07
ajusted handbrake did even get dirty  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 16:39:20
Can you get in and out easier now? Your not far off my height, yet I couldn't get in for want of a neck that bends down enough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 16:40:12
Oh no.  That's it, we'll go to the dogs now. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 16:42:31
Alot easier :y I might wash and polish it tomorrow to see if that helps :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 17 March 2014, 16:47:29
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 16:42:31
Alot easier :y I might wash and polish it tomorrow to see if that helps :-\

Would you wash and polish the car first though?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 17:06:34
I thought it had memory?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 17:10:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 17:06:34
I thought it had memory?
That's the proper car...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 17:11:59
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 17:10:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 17:06:34
I thought it had memory?
That's the proper car...

Elite only I suppose?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 17:18:15
Probably, although Sri and SE have full electric option...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 March 2014, 18:36:19
Changed the MAF on the shitbox. An improvement, but still not right. Cleaned the EGR and MAP again, no difference. S'not looking good  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 March 2014, 19:10:14
Did the camcover seal on my Elite, hopefully no more embarrasing smoke coming from the bonnet whilst sat at the traffic lights now.... hope so anyway LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 19:31:46
Noticed the radiator is still dripping.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:10:37
Put it on Fleabay :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 20:11:41
The Insignia ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:14:20
Aye, albeit speculatively...

Will look into replating the Omega for the short term :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 March 2014, 20:19:15
Daw mate it's not that bad.


Is it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:22:02
If it can barely get a pushchair/walker in the boot, then it's NFG. Full stop. Ignoring all the other niggles :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 March 2014, 20:22:29
Got another years MOT  :y with no advisories  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:23:53
Quote from: Andy H on 17 March 2014, 20:22:29
Got another years MOT  :y with no advisories  :y :y
Nice one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 17 March 2014, 20:24:55
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:22:02
If it can barely get a pushchair/walker in the boot, then it's NFG. Full stop. Ignoring all the other niggles :-\
There's lots of room in an Orlando, and they are very reasonable at the moment. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:27:06
Quote from: STEMO on 17 March 2014, 20:24:55
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:22:02
If it can barely get a pushchair/walker in the boot, then it's NFG. Full stop. Ignoring all the other niggles :-\
There's lots of room in an Orlando, and they are very reasonable at the moment. ;D
Two words, and yup, you've got it, second one is 'Off' ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 17 March 2014, 20:29:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:27:06
Quote from: STEMO on 17 March 2014, 20:24:55
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:22:02
If it can barely get a pushchair/walker in the boot, then it's NFG. Full stop. Ignoring all the other niggles :-\
There's lots of room in an Orlando, and they are very reasonable at the moment. ;D
Two words, and yup, you've got it, second one is 'Off' ;D
Just trying to help, Al...... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:29:32
Fanks :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 March 2014, 20:37:53
Didn't you get the estate version?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:41:53
Given a choice I would have, but on paper the hatch only offer was too good to pass up. The reality is somewhat different  :'(

I have other issues with it, not directly the cars' fault, the walker was the final straw...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 17 March 2014, 20:47:16
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:41:53
Given a choice I would have, but on paper the hatch only offer was too good to pass up. The reality is somewhat different  :'(

I have other issues with it, not directly the cars' fault, the walker was the final straw...
I have it!! We'll just swap, you don't have to give me any cash, straight swap  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2014, 20:51:46
If it's white, I'll switch the direct debit now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 March 2014, 21:03:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:41:53
Given a choice I would have, but on paper the hatch only offer was too good to pass up. The reality is somewhat different  :'(

I have other issues with it, not directly the cars' fault, the walker was the final straw...

Trouble is the hatch has no rear headroom which is poor and the boot is limited.....but you know that now lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2014, 22:04:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 March 2014, 21:03:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:41:53
Given a choice I would have, but on paper the hatch only offer was too good to pass up. The reality is somewhat different  :'(

I have other issues with it, not directly the cars' fault, the walker was the final straw...

Trouble is the hatch has no rear headroom which is poor and the boot is limited.....but you know that now lol
Yup :P

I've had an Insignia estate side by side with an Omega and Vectra C estate with a tape measure, the Omega is obviously largest, but nothing between the other two :-\

The Vectra C saloon gives an Omega saloon a pretty good run in the boot stakes, didn't think the Insignia hatch was that much of a compromise tbh... hey ho... just need to shift it and find a suitable replacement  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 18 March 2014, 22:05:54
Thought about hitting it with a big stick  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 18 March 2014, 22:07:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 March 2014, 22:04:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 March 2014, 21:03:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 March 2014, 20:41:53
Given a choice I would have, but on paper the hatch only offer was too good to pass up. The reality is somewhat different  :'(

I have other issues with it, not directly the cars' fault, the walker was the final straw...

Trouble is the hatch has no rear headroom which is poor and the boot is limited.....but you know that now lol
Yup :P

I've had an Insignia estate side by side with an Omega and Vectra C estate with a tape measure, the Omega is obviously largest, but nothing between the other two :-\

The Vectra C saloon gives an Omega saloon a pretty good run in the boot stakes, didn't think the Insignia hatch was that much of a compromise tbh... hey ho... just need to shift it and find a suitable replacement  :y

Shame as you were quite pleased with it, as a working vehicle, when we chatted at the weekend
:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2014, 23:22:37
It's pleasant enough, but I haven't really taken to it still not used to the electronic hand brake, and the driving position isn't great allowing for passenger space, and to have had an issue with two otherwise straightforward jobs on Monday. I would struggle to get a wheel chair in it realistically, especially plus shopping, let alone luggage :-\

The economy is bang on what I was expecting, and for what was effectively a new car, it couldn't have been better value :-\ The hatchback was always going to be a compromise, I simply didn't realise just how much...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Yasmine Lee on 19 March 2014, 00:36:16
today i finally managed to take the interior out of the estate. the difficult part was trying to get power to the front seats to move them back and fourth to get to the bolts. why did the wiring loom catch fire, soooooo much hassle. also removed the lights etc. good news is that most parts will go one to friends to upgrade their meggas and manual gearbox to is gong to be used in some sort of conversion. gonna stick the front seats into my van. the sheel should be going to scrappers on thursday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 March 2014, 15:40:33
Rotated the tyres on the Terracan, very little wear on the rears after 11,000 miles & the front showing normal wear  on the outside edge, got to look after the pennies as I semi retire on the 1st of April..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 March 2014, 16:08:21
x2 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 XL 235/45/17 Tyres fitted for the rear :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 19 March 2014, 17:55:40
Spent the ENTIRE day trying to pinpoint what's causing this idiotic misfire! Had the coil pack in and out several times ... theres no oil in the plug wells and no cracks in the coil pack ! No fault code (at local garage on their code reader) and no EML on, it's getting so frustrating knowing that there is a problem and the only way to rule out the coil pack is to replace it for £109 + vat  >:(   Fed up day  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 March 2014, 19:38:05
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 19 March 2014, 17:55:40
Spent the ENTIRE day trying to pinpoint what's causing this idiotic misfire! Had the coil pack in and out several times ... theres no oil in the plug wells and no cracks in the coil pack ! No fault code (at local garage on their code reader) and no EML on, it's getting so frustrating knowing that there is a problem and the only way to rule out the coil pack is to replace it for £109 + vat  >:(   Fed up day  :-\

How old are the plugs?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 March 2014, 19:45:15
This mostly...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/DSC_0272_zpswvt3pslg.jpg)

Spot the difference... a bit more wiring done 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2014, 19:54:14
Are they legal? Or is there a rather great fuse to disable all plod?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2014, 19:54:43
And is this going back as a taxi? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 March 2014, 20:00:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 March 2014, 19:54:43
And is this going back as a taxi? ;D
;D
Sadly not :'( I dropped a bollock and transfered the plate off it rather than suspending it because I am retarded :-[

Quote from: TheBoy on 19 March 2014, 19:54:14
Are they legal? Or is there a rather great fuse to disable all plod?
They're no less legal than reflective blue stickers ::)

Vascar will be off said fuse, so unplugging the control box will suffice, as it won't matter which buttons you press, the relay feed circuits will all be closed :y

Will pop a video up when Photophucket has finished uploading it next month ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 19 March 2014, 21:55:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 March 2014, 19:38:05
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 19 March 2014, 17:55:40
Spent the ENTIRE day trying to pinpoint what's causing this idiotic misfire! Had the coil pack in and out several times ... theres no oil in the plug wells and no cracks in the coil pack ! No fault code (at local garage on their code reader) and no EML on, it's getting so frustrating knowing that there is a problem and the only way to rule out the coil pack is to replace it for £109 + vat  >:(   Fed up day  :-\

How old are the plugs?

Twelvety billion years old by the looks of them  :D Need to change them Tbh just not sure what's best to use, currently it has fitted NGK R twin point jobs ... They look like these http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_2.2_2003/p/car-parts/engine-parts/ignition1/spark-plug/?408771710&1&df4a6c63d8286656bb2c22979275b7dec25a882f&000301
Apart from VERY old
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 March 2014, 15:30:48
Video as promised :y only a wiring test, as will be switched independently...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/VID_20140319_010937_zpsp9tta1bm.mp4.html
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 20 March 2014, 22:11:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 March 2014, 15:30:48
Video as promised :y only a wiring test, as will be switched independently...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/VID_20140319_010937_zpsp9tta1bm.mp4.html

You should wire that up to a door bell and put it above your front door  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 March 2014, 22:31:42
For some reason it only plays in full screen :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 March 2014, 14:34:33
Pair of new rear shocks for big blue
along with new OE front Pads
and new fluid.

Found it also needs a back box...I beleive it is traditional for the middle sections to actually attach to the back box rather than have a pair of rusty pipes near it....Thought it sounded nice ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: peter the butcher on 21 March 2014, 14:51:09
well I  went and taxed the Miggy, they charge enough, said I did not want to buy the company, just tax one lonely 2.6. Getting rid soon, so rfl may prob be lower  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 21 March 2014, 19:33:31
Stripped the front end lpg kit out, and topped up the oil.
It's really dirty under the bonnet  :o Embarrasingly so  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2014, 22:00:59
(Yesterday) went to decode the CDR500 in the Battlebus, so started desoldering the chip, and bugger, snapped the chip clean in half. 'dangle berries'.  No similar chips, but a slightly higher capacity on a spare CDC3 coding board, so went to lift that to shove on the CDR500 (after reprogramming it), snapped that bugger as well. Double 'dangle berries'. These weren't simple snapping the legs off, both I snapped the chip clean in half  :-[

As the egay seller I bought a CCR600 from (so I could use a cassette adapter) hasn't bothered sending it yet, despite me paying for it nearly 2 weeks ago, bloody mongrel, so left with what I can find in my spares box.

NCDR1100, yup, that's single DIN and will fit, but the Zafira GID is unique, different to Omega or Corsa ones (shame, as I have a spare CID I would have chucked in). Buy a cheap Zafira TID, and attack it with a dremel and a glue gun. Its not the best job in the world, but will have to do for now. As for the satnav portion, need to move the receiver, like a tit, I forgot it was a heat reflective screen. Bugger. On the upside, the amount of space behind the dash is a breeze compared to Omegas ;D

MP3 input added to the NCDR, so at least I can have my gayPod connected.


Phillips Vision Plus bulbs fitted to Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 March 2014, 23:27:44
What are you desoldering these chips with? A lot air paint stripper and a chisel? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 21 March 2014, 23:42:34
Fitted NEW ccv gasket (hope it's supposed to be a dry fit  ???) acquired it from Bristol Street Vx, Chesterfield! And also treated her to some GENUINE GM spark plugs, Again from the same Vx dealer!

My favourite parts guy there is extremely helpful with sourcing difficult to get parts  :y

My catalytic converter started to rattle and cars a little down on power, I guess this is the aftermath of HGF
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 March 2014, 08:33:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 March 2014, 23:27:44
What are you desoldering these chips with? A lot air paint stripper and a chisel? ;)

I reckon just the chisel - the paint stripper probably melted in the fire ;)

As for me .. shuffled it up and down the drive a couple of times so the builder could get his van on, knowing I'm pumping sludge around the cooling system.  Never mind, after Wednesday I can get cracking..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 22 March 2014, 12:21:38
Sadly, ran over a pheasant.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: peter the butcher on 22 March 2014, 15:37:56
Quote from: Lagondanet on 22 March 2014, 12:21:38
Sadly, ran over a pheasant.  :(
just one, lucky, I got 6 last year and a badger
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2014, 15:43:08
Quote from: peter the butcher on 22 March 2014, 15:37:56
Quote from: Lagondanet on 22 March 2014, 12:21:38
Sadly, ran over a pheasant.  :(
just one, lucky, I got 6 last year and a badger
Quite a feast 8) apparently badgers stew beautifully...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 22 March 2014, 15:46:01
Quote from: peter the butcher on 22 March 2014, 15:37:56
Quote from: Lagondanet on 22 March 2014, 12:21:38
Sadly, ran over a pheasant.  :(
just one, lucky, I got 6 last year and a badger
That's handy, you being a butcher and all.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2014, 16:12:38
Thursdays' wiring effort...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140320_223504_zpsxfswyv7o.mp4.html
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 17:07:07
Stuck two new Dunlop sport maxx rt on the back of her Lexi.

£200 notes. ::)

Quieter and less harsh than the Kumho ku31 that came off. Glad to see the back of those.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2014, 17:45:53
Such a tyreing week :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 17:54:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 17:45:53
Such a tyreing week :D

That will be £600 in tyres in one week. On JUST THE REARS. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2014, 18:02:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 17:54:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 17:45:53
Such a tyreing week :D

That will be £600 in tyres in one week. On JUST THE REARS. :o
Ouch... at least being rwd the tyres last better than they would on wwd equivalents  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 22 March 2014, 18:13:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 17:54:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 17:45:53
Such a tyreing week :D

That will be £600 in tyres in one week. On JUST THE REARS. :o
You could get two omegas for that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 March 2014, 18:43:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 17:54:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 17:45:53
Such a tyreing week :D

That will be £600 in tyres in one week. On JUST THE REARS. :o

It's £500 for a pair of rears on the M3.. ;D and the same again for the fronts  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 18:51:20
Homework for chrisgixer.

1000 Lines. I will stick to major roads. Even if the m25 is jammed solid.

I will stick to major roads. Even if the m25 is jammed solid.
I will stick to major roads. Even if the m25 is jammed solid.
I will stick to major roads. Even if the m25 is jammed solid.
I will stick to major roads. Even if the m25 is jammed solid.
I will......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 March 2014, 20:22:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 17:54:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 17:45:53
Such a tyreing week :D

That will be £600 in tyres in one week. On JUST THE REARS. :o

Holy fat alloys batman  :o :o :o :o :o

So £400 for you chavster's rears alone?  :o

Sod that  ;D

Think i'm yet to spend that in total, over a course of ~80k miles. That includes the falken set, dunlop winter set & Kumo31 set


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:28:02
Bought this, collect it tomorrow

obile%20Uploads/100_0807_zpseb9d97f5.jpg.html](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/Mobile%20Uploads/100_0807_zpseb9d97f5.jpg)[/U
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 20:30:57
Quote from: tunnie on 22 March 2014, 20:22:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 March 2014, 17:54:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 17:45:53
Such a tyreing week :D

That will be £600 in tyres in one week. On JUST THE REARS. :o

Holy fat alloys batman  :o :o :o :o :o

So £400 for you chavster's rears alone?  :o

Sod that  ;D

Think i'm yet to spend that in total, over a course of ~80k miles. That includes the falken set, dunlop winter set & Kumo31 set




Quite happy to pay for performance. You where seriously considering a Monaro at one point. Similar tyre sizes/prices.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 March 2014, 20:31:11
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:28:02
Bought this, collect it tomorrow

obile%20Uploads/100_0807_zpseb9d97f5.jpg.html](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/Mobile%20Uploads/100_0807_zpseb9d97f5.jpg)[/U

Dear god why...

(Ok, I'll admit .. I desperately wanted one of those - back in the late 90s.. and ended up with a Renault 19 16v instead)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:33:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 March 2014, 20:31:11
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:28:02
Bought this, collect it tomorrow

obile%20Uploads/100_0807_zpseb9d97f5.jpg.html](http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/Mobile%20Uploads/100_0807_zpseb9d97f5.jpg)[/U

Dear god why...

(Ok, I'll admit .. I desperately wanted one of those - back in the late 90s.. and ended up with a Renault 19 16v instead)

Quick car, good looking and value for money and rare
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 22 March 2014, 20:37:33
Looks tidy, Pete. Bet you paid buttons for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:42:32
Quote from: STEMO on 22 March 2014, 20:37:33
Looks tidy, Pete. Bet you paid buttons for it.

Engine rebuild and had the body restored and I've just paid £1200 so I'm happy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 22 March 2014, 20:45:33
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:42:32
Quote from: STEMO on 22 March 2014, 20:37:33
Looks tidy, Pete. Bet you paid buttons for it.

Engine rebuild and had the body restored and I've just paid £1200 so I'm happy
That's all that matters, enjoy. :y

Don't forget to wear your cap backwards. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:48:02
Quote from: STEMO on 22 March 2014, 20:45:33
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 20:42:32
Quote from: STEMO on 22 March 2014, 20:37:33
Looks tidy, Pete. Bet you paid buttons for it.

Engine rebuild and had the body restored and I've just paid £1200 so I'm happy
That's all that matters, enjoy. :y

Don't forget to wear your cap backwards. ;D

It came with a free burberry one ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:00:36
Turbo version?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:01:10
Drove the Battlebus up north earlier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 21:02:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:00:36
Turbo version?

Yeah, 220 turbo getting rare now and I've got two :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:12:17
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 21:02:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:00:36
Turbo version?

Yeah, 220 turbo getting rare now and I've got two :)
Always fancied one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 21:13:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:12:17
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 21:02:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:00:36
Turbo version?

Yeah, 220 turbo getting rare now and I've got two :)
Always fancied one :y
Get your money out :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:29:01
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 21:13:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:12:17
Quote from: Elite Pete on 22 March 2014, 21:02:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2014, 21:00:36
Turbo version?

Yeah, 220 turbo getting rare now and I've got two :)
Always fancied one :y
Get your money out :)
Impractically means this ain't a great time...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2014, 22:21:21
Done 3000 miles in it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2014, 04:58:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 22:21:21
Done 3100 miles in it...
Edited for accuracy  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2014, 15:37:58
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 16:12:38
Thursdays' wiring effort...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140320_223504_zpsxfswyv7o.mp4.html
And fitted...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140323_151258_zpstvpv4gqp.mp4.html
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2014, 19:04:32
Sworn and cursed it all day, every time we came across a hill.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 March 2014, 19:10:21
Done some 180 odd miles, Nice weather for it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 23 March 2014, 19:41:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 23 March 2014, 04:58:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 March 2014, 22:21:21
Done 3100 miles in it...
Edited for accuracy  ::)
In one day?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2014, 19:44:44
About 165 yesterday evening, including passing 3000 miles :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 23 March 2014, 19:46:29
Quote from: Taxi Al on 23 March 2014, 19:44:44
About 165 yesterday evening, including passing 3000 miles :y
So.....why are you posting in "What have you done to your car today"? You should be posting in "What have you done to your car in the past two months".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2014, 19:52:51
Shouldn't you be in bed... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 23 March 2014, 19:53:16
Quote from: Taxi Al on 23 March 2014, 19:52:51
Shouldn't you be in bed... ::)
I am.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2014, 19:58:12
Well turn your dongle off and go to sleep... it's a school night and you know how grumpy you get if you don't get your ten hours :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 23 March 2014, 20:01:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 23 March 2014, 19:58:12
Well turn your dongle off and go to sleep... it's a school night and you know how grumpy you get if you don't get your ten hours :-*
It's not time to touch my dongle yet, maybe a bit later. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2014, 20:08:19
Quote from: STEMO on 23 March 2014, 20:01:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 23 March 2014, 19:58:12
Well turn your dongle off and go to sleep... it's a school night and you know how grumpy you get if you don't get your ten hours :-*
It's not time to touch my dongle yet, maybe a bit later. ;D
You, but on a really good day... (NWS)

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2009/10/post-xenu_beghe.php

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 23 March 2014, 20:11:08
You would  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2014, 20:14:59
And you wish ;D

Any way back on topic ::)

Carried on with the gradual rewiring of the Omega... interior currently resembles a building site on a friday afternoon after the sparkies have gone to the pub for an early lunch ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 March 2014, 22:53:30
Changed front callipers and it has cured the slight pull to the left under light braking  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 March 2014, 01:58:55
New exhaust fitted after drilling out 4 snapped bolts ::) Well, 3 had to be drilled, the 4th I managed to get the stud out :y Only snapped one drill bit at the very end too ::)

Also checked over for MOT. Will give it a bit of a clean tomorrow and then it's the moment of truth! Only 1 thing that's a bit iffy, everything else is good 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2014, 18:23:06
Coming along nicely...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140326_171840_zpsmepibvsp.mp4.html
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jonny2112 on 26 March 2014, 18:27:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 March 2014, 18:23:06
Coming along nicely...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140326_171840_zpsmepibvsp.mp4.html

So it is  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 26 March 2014, 18:29:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 March 2014, 18:23:06
Coming along nicely...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140326_171840_zpsmepibvsp.mp4.html
Did all your neighbours make a run for it when they heard that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2014, 18:32:04
 ;D Sadly not...

Was just before five, so immediate neighbours all out. Bloody loud though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:36:12
I could do with that on the commute  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2014, 18:37:32
Quote from: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:36:12
I could do with that on the commute  ::)
Well if you will insist on working in Lundun ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:42:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 March 2014, 18:37:32
Quote from: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:36:12
I could do with that on the commute  ::)
Well if you will insist on working in Lundun ;D

I'd gladly work in country side  :y

However out in the sticks, not many mobile streaming/content service providers out there. If there is, be very rare.

Always jobs in London  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2014, 18:44:11
Quote from: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:42:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 March 2014, 18:37:32
Quote from: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:36:12
I could do with that on the commute  ::)
Well if you will insist on working in Lundun ;D

I'd gladly work in country side  :y

However out in the sticks, not many mobile streaming/content service providers out there. If there is, be very rare.

Always jobs in London  :)
If there were TB would be able to watch Emmerdale in Yorkshire ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 March 2014, 20:23:08
Observed a tendency for the auto box to change down excessively and rev the tats off the engine, and then for the car spanner light to flash and a misfire set in after booting it off a slip road.

Carried on and re started at the next set of lights, haven't read the codes, couldn't be arsed. Usual fuel trim and missfire codes no doubt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 26 March 2014, 20:47:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 March 2014, 20:23:08
Observed a tendency for the auto box to change down excessively and rev the tats off the engine, and then for the car spanner light to flash and a misfire set in after booting it off a slip road.

Carried on and re started at the next set of lights, haven't read the codes, couldn't be arsed. Usual omega shitbox no doubt.

Fixed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 March 2014, 20:55:32
checked oil and water ,which was a waste of time ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 26 March 2014, 21:00:17
Got the alloy wheel cleaner that Rob posted up. Will give it a try if it ever stops raining.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 March 2014, 21:01:35
Quote from: STEMO on 26 March 2014, 20:47:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 26 March 2014, 20:23:08
Observed a tendency for the auto box to change down excessively and rev the tats off the engine, and then for the car spanner light to flash and a misfire set in after booting it off a slip road.

Carried on and re started at the next set of lights, haven't read the codes, couldn't be arsed. Usual omega shitbox no doubt.

Fixed.

I think you'll find its actually to do with the LPG. You idiot! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 26 March 2014, 21:01:49
Quote from: STEMO on 26 March 2014, 21:00:17
Got the alloy wheel cleaner that Rob posted up. Will give it a try if it ever stops raining.

Is this for use on bed linen as a last resort to get the stains out?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 26 March 2014, 21:03:42
Quote from: pscocoa on 26 March 2014, 21:01:49
Quote from: STEMO on 26 March 2014, 21:00:17
Got the alloy wheel cleaner that Rob posted up. Will give it a try if it ever stops raining.

Is this for use on bed linen as a last resort to get the stains out?
Aren't you in the gaybus yet?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 26 March 2014, 21:08:52
Quote from: STEMO on 26 March 2014, 21:03:42
Quote from: pscocoa on 26 March 2014, 21:01:49
Quote from: STEMO on 26 March 2014, 21:00:17
Got the alloy wheel cleaner that Rob posted up. Will give it a try if it ever stops raining.

Is this for use on bed linen as a last resort to get the stains out?
Aren't you in the gaybus yet?

Few hours to go yet - getting excited now. I will be up at 3.30am so must get out of bed after that!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 26 March 2014, 21:12:24
Quote from: pscocoa on 26 March 2014, 21:08:52
Quote from: STEMO on 26 March 2014, 21:03:42
Quote from: pscocoa on 26 March 2014, 21:01:49
Quote from: STEMO on 26 March 2014, 21:00:17
Got the alloy wheel cleaner that Rob posted up. Will give it a try if it ever stops raining.

Is this for use on bed linen as a last resort to get the stains out?
Aren't you in the gaybus yet?

Few hours to go yet - getting excited now. I will be up at 3.30am so must get out of bed after that!
For a laugh, get him to come in the omega, blues and twos on, and drag you into the car. Your neighbours will love it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2014, 21:13:48
 ::) don't tempt me :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2014, 21:37:30
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 March 2014, 18:44:11
Quote from: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:42:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 March 2014, 18:37:32
Quote from: tunnie on 26 March 2014, 18:36:12
I could do with that on the commute  ::)
Well if you will insist on working in Lundun ;D

I'd gladly work in country side  :y

However out in the sticks, not many mobile streaming/content service providers out there. If there is, be very rare.

Always jobs in London  :)
If there were TB would be able to watch Emmerdale in Yorkshire ;D
Thank Christ 3 can't provide a better-than-wet-string connection, O2 can only prove 2G, and Vodafone can't provide anything. Didn't get an EE SIM, as they didn't even claim to be able to provide anything!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 27 March 2014, 09:42:57
90 mile round trip commute to London which I do most days. Better in the Omega than the manual Insignia.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam2502 on 27 March 2014, 10:45:24
Got in it, drove it, got out again.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 March 2014, 10:57:36
Quote from: cam2502 on 27 March 2014, 10:45:24
Got in it, drove it, got out again.  ;D
Easy, it's not even eleven o'clock yet :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 March 2014, 11:05:50
MOT passed on the TD, 2 minor advisories.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 March 2014, 11:14:46
Another year annoying the ecomentalists then... Happy days :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 March 2014, 20:38:50
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 March 2014, 11:05:50
MOT passed on the TD, 2 minor advisories.

Was one the handbrake  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 20:44:25
Got a new mot and the Kosovans cleaned it inside and out!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 March 2014, 20:50:32
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 20:44:25
Got a new mot and the Kosovans cleaned it inside and out!

Congrats  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: Emd on 27 March 2014, 20:50:32
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 20:44:25
Got a new mot and the Kosovans cleaned it inside and out!

Congrats  :y

Thanks. Just got full service, cambelt, cam cover gasgets, air con condensor, drivers door solenoid, keyfob repairs, tailgate swap and a bit of re spraying left to do! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 March 2014, 21:05:34
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: Emd on 27 March 2014, 20:50:32
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 20:44:25
Got a new mot and the Kosovans cleaned it inside and out!

Congrats  :y

Thanks. Just got full service, cambelt, cam cover gasgets, air con condensor, drivers door solenoid, keyfob repairs, tailgate swap and a bit of re spraying left to do! ::)

An hrs work then  ::) ;D Must get mine back on the road before it falls to bits  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 March 2014, 21:50:07
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: Emd on 27 March 2014, 20:50:32
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 20:44:25
Got a new mot and the Kosovans cleaned it inside and out!

Congrats  :y

Thanks. Just got full service, cambelt, cam cover gasgets, air con condensor, drivers door solenoid, keyfob repairs, tailgate swap and a bit of re spraying left to do! ::)
Aim for one job a week, starting with the cambelt, that way you can balance it with everything else :y

Alternatively, bring all the bits to the Wycombe meet :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 March 2014, 22:15:39
Well done LD. :y


New rear tyre fitted to match the other one punctured last week. Now drives straight again. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 March 2014, 22:18:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 March 2014, 22:15:39
Well done LD. :y


New rear tyre fitted to match the other one punctured last week. Now drives straight again. ;)
::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 23:16:17
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 March 2014, 21:50:07
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 21:01:28
Quote from: Emd on 27 March 2014, 20:50:32
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2014, 20:44:25
Got a new mot and the Kosovans cleaned it inside and out!

Congrats  :y

Thanks. Just got full service, cambelt, cam cover gasgets, air con condensor, drivers door solenoid, keyfob repairs, tailgate swap and a bit of re spraying left to do! ::)
Aim for one job a week, starting with the cambelt, that way you can balance it with everything else :y

Alternatively, bring all the bits to the Wycombe meet :y
All in hand ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 28 March 2014, 11:30:55
Got in it with the missus, went shopping, started to go home and some silly bint in a ruddy Vectra C decided she owned a part of the road I was driving on and started to suggest that I played with myself.... I dont... she didnt like it when the S button happened to drop a couple of gears and the V6 barked ..... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 March 2014, 14:01:13
Looked at the big chunk of spring lying in the works car park, and recalled that my car was mistaken for the Wee skip a while ago, when some (heavy) equipment had to be disposed of and wondered, seeing as it drives like a clown car at the moment, ... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 28 March 2014, 14:01:50
Bought another one ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 28 March 2014, 14:17:55
Quote from: Emd on 27 March 2014, 20:38:50
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 March 2014, 11:05:50
MOT passed on the TD, 2 minor advisories.

Was one the handbrake  ::)

Yep, split rubbers!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 March 2014, 19:48:04
Started rebuilding the interior following the wiring frenzy...

And broke a mates 1.4 Astra :-[

Managed to shear a throttle body bolt ::) fortunately it snapped about 4mm from the head, so should unwind easily enough with a pair of pliers :-\

Changed the cam cover gasket and cleaned the breathers whilst breaking servicing it. Main breather looked like it had been packed with copper slip :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2014, 18:07:05
Ordered a new exhaust for the Silver Bullet, which had started to sound a bit loud ::).

So, just over 4 years from Eternal (replaced Dec 2009).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 29 March 2014, 18:10:57
Been to the tip to get rid of the stuff I cant get in my dustbin coz they wont give me a big one and to Waitrose to buy all things nice for Mumsy.
Thank god for a big bootie.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 29 March 2014, 18:13:22
Oh and ordered an Adam for SWMBO p/e for the Corsa.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 March 2014, 18:17:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2014, 18:07:05
Ordered a new exhaust for the Silver Bullet, which had started to sound a bit loud ::).

So, just over 4 years from Eternal (replaced Dec 2009).

Me too!
noticed one pipe to back box no longer attached,
and the other held on by about an inch of rust.
Does sound good though....if a little throaty, well beyond a blow...It has no back box in effect!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 March 2014, 19:41:28
Finished it for now... Just needs a light bar and decorating...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 29 March 2014, 19:59:10
    Replaced both drop links, surprising the amount of noise they make, a slight knocking, which is at it's worst on smoothish roads, then a kind of background noise that you don't seem to notice until you change them, if that makes sense?   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 29 March 2014, 21:22:59
My 3.0l mv6 has been off the road for a year.
full brake strip & clean.
new tre`s on both sides, in for the mot end of this week & it (should) be back on the road.
(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp16/jonthenut_bucket/Photo0135.jpg) (http://s393.photobucket.com/user/jonthenut_bucket/media/Photo0135.jpg.html)

cant wait  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 30 March 2014, 02:46:57
Started major job late this afternoon (well not that major to be fair)!
 Replacement "Moog" wishbones, Apec front discs and matching pads, some brake fluid, New camshaft sensor and a catalytic convertor and gasket for the cat to down pipe joint for !£349 inc VAT! Added bonus of a £12 refund when I take the knackered catalytic convertor back for exchange  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2014, 12:08:11
I hope its not a pattern cat, not seen a good one yet  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 March 2014, 12:26:08
 filled it with tesco 99. :-X might go and see the angry albainians later to get it washed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2014, 19:45:45
Fitted the repaired CDL motor that I did before I went on hols to the MV6. The duff one that's come out I'll refurb tomorrow, and slap that in the passenger side, as that's also failed ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 March 2014, 19:54:37
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 March 2014, 12:26:08
filled it with tesco 99. :-X might go and see the angry albainians later to get it washed :y

I did that today.....tho' they might be cosovans or whatever....£10 inside and out plus a nice dangly rear view mirror air freshener  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2014, 19:58:38
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 30 March 2014, 19:54:37
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 March 2014, 12:26:08
filled it with tesco 99. :-X might go and see the angry albainians later to get it washed :y

I did that today.....tho' they might be cosovans or whatever....£10 inside and out plus a nice dangly rear view mirror air freshener  :y ;D
Went round to see my best mate to borrow his hose and pressure washer, as I worked out the Kosos were going to want about £35 to clean my 3, all of which are minging. So due to my moment of tightness, guess what my plans are for tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 30 March 2014, 22:58:56
Finished replacing the front wishbones and brakes to my car ... never seen Green brake fluid before, so that also got a complete flush and fluid change! It's not the easiest job, Bleeding your rear brakes up when you can't remove the back wheels  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2014, 17:14:00
Put a new switch in the faulty door motor that I replaced on the drivers side yesterday, and then put it in the passenger side. The Bullet now locks/unlocks on demand ;D

I'll fix the one that came out of the passenger side, so I have a spare :)


"Washed" all 3 cars. Both Omegas were done with a (very small) sponge using the one kitchen bowl technique, don't tell ianu ::).  The Battlebus just had the pressure washer fired at it. As TBE drove off into the distance, I thought it looked quite good :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 March 2014, 18:38:33
I'm thinking about selling my motorbike, so serviced the back brake as it was seized solid through lack of use!  :-[

All freed up and I can at least push it around, as now it won't start!  ::)  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 20:15:29
Swore lots ....

Changed both wishbones ... both ball joints would not come out of the pinch bolt holes with any ease at all ... despite the pinch bolt being completely removed and a cold chisel well buried in the "split" ... managed it eventually with a lump hammer and a drift on the boltheads of the ball joints .. I didn't want to muller the old ones as Joff  wishes to refurb them.. hopefully the damage is within allowable limits ..... :(

Swore lots .....

Offside new one in position, holes line up first time ... so I manage to drop the bolt into the chassis void ... :( .. drive to swidnod .. luckily Skurrays had bolts in stock .... bit of string around the bolt for safety, went in first go ......offside TRE adjusters checked, nice and free ...

Swore lots ....

Nearside new one would not line up, simply could not get the vertical bolt in even after an hour. Took it all apart again, went for coffee, back out .. lined up first time ..... but then the ball joint would not go in ... took over an hour before that suddenly just decided to go.....  nearside TRE adjusters "solid as a rock" .. now soaked in plusgas ...

Swore lots ....

Both rear TRE adjusters also seized solid .. more plusgas

So tomorrow its more plusgas and possibly the weedburner to heat them up, if that fails its take the whole things off and use the kitchen stove .... as, according to Mark DTM .... heat always wins ....

wondering how much the bolt in the chassis rail will rattle ... might have to squirt some waxoil down it if its too noisey ...

:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 March 2014, 20:24:23
Quote from: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 20:15:29
Swore lots ....

Changed both wishbones ... both ball joints would not come out of the pinch bolt holes with any ease at all ... despite the pinch bolt being completely removed and a cold chisel well buried in the "split" ... managed it eventually with a lump hammer and a drift on the boltheads of the ball joints .. I didn't want to muller the old ones as Joff  wishes to refurb them.. hopefully the damage is within allowable limits ..... :(

Swore lots .....

Offside new one in position, holes line up first time ... so I manage to drop the bolt into the chassis void ... :( .. drive to swidnod .. luckily Skurrays had bolts in stock .... bit of string around the bolt for safety, went in first go ......offside TRE adjusters checked, nice and free ...

Swore lots ....

Nearside new one would not line up, simply could not get the vertical bolt in even after an hour. Took it all apart again, went for coffee, back out .. lined up first time ..... but then the ball joint would not go in ... took over an hour before that suddenly just decided to go.....  nearside TRE adjusters "solid as a rock" .. now soaked in plusgas ...

Swore lots ....

Both rear TRE adjusters also seized solid .. more plusgas

So tomorrow its more plusgas and possibly the weedburner to heat them up, if that fails its take the whole things off and use the kitchen stove .... as, according to Mark DTM .... heat always wins ....

wondering how much the bolt in the chassis rail will rattle ... might have to squirt some waxoil down it if its too noisey ...

:(

So tomorrow's job is empty the swearbox then ??? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 31 March 2014, 20:29:46
Swore at my car all afternoon ... stupid f*c*i*g piece of sh*t, How the f**k can a stupid exhaust not part ways at the front joint ??? And now it's raining  >:( I hate living in this stupid wet miserable country  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 March 2014, 20:43:17
17° and dry all day here ;D

Don't worry about that bolt Nige, I've dropped two, and can't hear (or find) either of them ;D sympathise about the wishbones though nearside one is always a bastid for some reason :-\

Heat and mole grips free the rear track rods a treat :y they need to be glowing though, so wear gloves :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 21:21:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 20:43:17
17° and dry all day here ;D

Don't worry about that bolt Nige, I've dropped two, and can't hear (or find) either of them ;D sympathise about the wishbones though nearside one is always a bastid for some reason :-\

Heat and mole grips free the rear track rods a treat :y they need to be glowing though, so wear gloves :y

Doubt I can get them that hot in situ ... weedburner is the only portable source of flame I have ... so probably have to take them off .. which knowing my luck will bugger the ball joints ... anyone know how much complete replacements are ??

:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 March 2014, 21:35:28
Glowing is a bit of an exaggeration... but single handed on the car is easier unless you have a stout vice :y

Try theses for the fronts...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-FRONT-STABILISER-ANTI-ROLL-BAR-DROP-LINK-2x-TIE-ROD-BAR-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B/371034346009?_trksid=p2046732.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16581%26meid%3D5881020754662424624%26pid%3D100040%26prg%3D7839%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D371034346009%26

And Allgerman for the rears, about £80 each iirc :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 01 April 2014, 00:12:39
woopee Just got the exhaust free of the car  :o

My neighbours (they are so tolerant of me and my car) must think I'm an insomniac tourettes sufferer  :D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 April 2014, 01:35:31
Quote from: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 21:21:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 20:43:17
17° and dry all day here ;D

Don't worry about that bolt Nige, I've dropped two, and can't hear (or find) either of them ;D sympathise about the wishbones though nearside one is always a bastid for some reason :-\

Heat and mole grips free the rear track rods a treat :y they need to be glowing though, so wear gloves :y

Doubt I can get them that hot in situ ... weedburner is the only portable source of flame I have ... so probably have to take them off .. which knowing my luck will bugger the ball joints ... anyone know how much complete replacements are ??

:(

You should be able to get the bolt out with a magnet on a stick. With patience. It will rattle.

But if you'd followed the guide and stuck a rag in the subframe hole.... ::)  :P ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 April 2014, 07:03:06
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 31 March 2014, 20:29:46
Swore at my car all afternoon ... stupid f*c*i*g piece of sh*t, How the f**k can a stupid exhaust not part ways at the front joint ??? And now it's raining  >:( I hate living in this stupid wet miserable country  ::)

 ;D ;D

piece and harmony ..be as one with your ride  :D its all worth it in the end  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2014, 09:29:55
Quote from: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 21:21:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 20:43:17
17° and dry all day here ;D

Don't worry about that bolt Nige, I've dropped two, and can't hear (or find) either of them ;D sympathise about the wishbones though nearside one is always a bastid for some reason :-\

Heat and mole grips free the rear track rods a treat :y they need to be glowing though, so wear gloves :y

Doubt I can get them that hot in situ ... weedburner is the only portable source of flame I have ... so probably have to take them off .. which knowing my luck will bugger the ball joints ... anyone know how much complete replacements are ??

:(

Rears are dead easy, just taken them off(which is easy to do), bang them in a vice and apply some heat.

They dont need to be anywhere near glowing, they will free up long before then.

Then remove the threaded rod sections (count the turns), clean with a wire brush, apply grease and refit....they wont ever sieze again then in my experience.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 01 April 2014, 13:41:28
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2014, 09:29:55
Quote from: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 21:21:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 20:43:17
17° and dry all day here ;D

Don't worry about that bolt Nige, I've dropped two, and can't hear (or find) either of them ;D sympathise about the wishbones though nearside one is always a bastid for some reason :-\

Heat and mole grips free the rear track rods a treat :y they need to be glowing though, so wear gloves :y

Doubt I can get them that hot in situ ... weedburner is the only portable source of flame I have ... so probably have to take them off .. which knowing my luck will bugger the ball joints ... anyone know how much complete replacements are ??

:(

Rears are dead easy, just taken them off(which is easy to do), bang them in a vice and apply some heat.

They dont need to be anywhere near glowing, they will free up long before then.

Then remove the threaded rod sections (count the turns), clean with a wire brush, apply grease and refit....they wont ever sieze again then in my experience.

ordered one of these .. (but not from them ..  :)  )

http://www.toolbank.com/1711/p/GAZTHP3000PZ

hopefully man enough to do the job ??

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 April 2014, 13:55:16
This is what I have, along with a can of MAPP gas: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rothenberger-Superfire-2-Gas-Soldering-Brazing-Blow-Torch-Mapp-or-Propane-/291112233086

Gets things nice and toasty and is about as good as you can get without getting an acetylene torch in (which isn't really practical in a home setting!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 April 2014, 14:13:59
That will be fine :y have one myself, though I paid about a third of that from Homebase

Good for incinerating bushes/plumbing jobs and general pyromanic behavior too ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2014, 15:22:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 April 2014, 13:55:16
This is what I have, along with a can of MAPP gas: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rothenberger-Superfire-2-Gas-Soldering-Brazing-Blow-Torch-Mapp-or-Propane-/291112233086

Gets things nice and toasty and is about as good as you can get without getting an acetylene torch in (which isn't really practical in a home setting!)

Snap, as used a few times at Newent for lighting the gas cooker with.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 April 2014, 16:01:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2014, 15:22:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 April 2014, 13:55:16
This is what I have, along with a can of MAPP gas: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rothenberger-Superfire-2-Gas-Soldering-Brazing-Blow-Torch-Mapp-or-Propane-/291112233086

Gets things nice and toasty and is about as good as you can get without getting an acetylene torch in (which isn't really practical in a home setting!)

Snap, as used a few times at Newent for lighting the gas cooker with.  :y

Pretty sure it was on your recommendation (perhaps not directly :)) that I bought it - and very pleased with it I've been, too :y

Great for helping a friend burn himself on his RX8 exhaust... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 01 April 2014, 16:41:19
Quick question then ... having never played with the rear tie-rods ... I assume (dangerous I know) that the two big "nuts" are lock nuts that need loosening before the centre bar can be turned ... so .. which one is the "wrong handed" one .. inner or outer ??? As it might make life a tad easier knowing which way to try and turn them once hot !! As they stand at the moment, soaked in plusgas, they have as much chance of moving as mount everest does !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2014, 16:45:19
Quote from: Entwood on 01 April 2014, 16:41:19
Quick question then ... having never played with the rear tie-rods ... I assume (dangerous I know) that the two big "nuts" are lock nuts that need loosening before the centre bar can be turned ... so .. which one is the "wrong handed" one .. inner or outer ??? As it might make life a tad easier knowing which way to try and turn them once hot !! As they stand at the moment, soaked in plusgas, they have as much chance of moving as mount everest does !!

Sadly I dont remember but it matters not really as they can turn in any direction as long as they come free.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 April 2014, 17:38:47
Pay close attention to the threads...free the lock nuts first then unscrew the centre rod :y Off memory I don't think that they are sided, so what works on one side will be mirrored on tother :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 April 2014, 17:40:38
Washed it... apparently it's white rather than the dusty matt grey it had become :-[

Still scrubs up nice though 8)

That is if you ignore the stone chips and rusty bits :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 01 April 2014, 17:43:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 April 2014, 17:40:38
Washed it... apparently it's white rather than the dusty matt grey it had become :-[

Still scrubs up nice though 8)

That is if you ignore the stone chips and rusty bits :-X
That would make an excellent eBay advert.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 April 2014, 17:45:09
Cleaned up front brakes to sort awful brake squeal....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 01 April 2014, 17:54:11
done nothing to car again and not touched it for 12 months apart to put petrol in and occasionally check oil (it never uses any) . Stop messing with these bloody cars and get some value from them as tools to serve you.  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 April 2014, 18:33:12
Quote from: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 20:15:29
Swore lots ....

Changed both wishbones ... both ball joints would not come out of the pinch bolt holes with any ease at all ... despite the pinch bolt being completely removed and a cold chisel well buried in the "split" ... managed it eventually with a lump hammer and a drift on the boltheads of the ball joints .. I didn't want to muller the old ones as Joff  wishes to refurb them.. hopefully the damage is within allowable limits ..... :(

Swore lots .....

Offside new one in position, holes line up first time ... so I manage to drop the bolt into the chassis void ... :( .. drive to swidnod .. luckily Skurrays had bolts in stock .... bit of string around the bolt for safety, went in first go ......offside TRE adjusters checked, nice and free ...

Swore lots ....

Nearside new one would not line up, simply could not get the vertical bolt in even after an hour. Took it all apart again, went for coffee, back out .. lined up first time ..... but then the ball joint would not go in ... took over an hour before that suddenly just decided to go.....  nearside TRE adjusters "solid as a rock" .. now soaked in plusgas ...

Swore lots ....

Both rear TRE adjusters also seized solid .. more plusgas

So tomorrow its more plusgas and possibly the weedburner to heat them up, if that fails its take the whole things off and use the kitchen stove .... as, according to Mark DTM .... heat always wins ....

wondering how much the bolt in the chassis rail will rattle ... might have to squirt some waxoil down it if its too noisey ...

:(

I have a magnet on a flexi shaft that I got mine out with Nige. Feel free to borrow. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 April 2014, 18:35:06
Quote from: Entwood on 01 April 2014, 16:41:19
Quick question then ... having never played with the rear tie-rods ... I assume (dangerous I know) that the two big "nuts" are lock nuts that need loosening before the centre bar can be turned ... so .. which one is the "wrong handed" one .. inner or outer ??? As it might make life a tad easier knowing which way to try and turn them once hot !! As they stand at the moment, soaked in plusgas, they have as much chance of moving as mount everest does !!

I took mine off and did it in the vice. Much easier! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 01 April 2014, 19:43:04
Quote from: Shackeng on 01 April 2014, 18:33:12


I have a magnet on a flexi shaft that I got mine out with Nige. Feel free to borrow. :y :y :y

I tried a magnet on a stick .. failed spectacularly... magnet kept sticking to the chassis rail .... and then started to bend excessively .. so I gave up !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2014, 20:27:22
Checked the intercooler on the bus. Earlier today I ragged the nads off it, trying to redline in every gear, partly out of hatred for it and partly to see in an Italian tuneup would help.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 April 2014, 20:51:26
And did it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 01 April 2014, 20:53:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2014, 20:27:22
Checked the intercooler on the bus. Earlier today I ragged the nads off it, trying to redline in every gear, partly out of hatred for it and partly to see in an Italian tuneup would help.

Maybe it should make an appearance at WOMA?  ::)

This Thursday should see x2 Zaf DTI's go through.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2014, 20:54:36
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 April 2014, 20:51:26
And did it...
...make me hate it more? ;D


It does seem to rev better since using it for Yorkshire. No way would it have redlined in any gear (even neutral was hard work), now it will almost redline in the first 3 gears, but definitely still holding back once the revs get up...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2014, 20:55:31
Quote from: joshwyatt on 01 April 2014, 20:53:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2014, 20:27:22
Checked the intercooler on the bus. Earlier today I ragged the nads off it, trying to redline in every gear, partly out of hatred for it and partly to see in an Italian tuneup would help.

Maybe it should make an appearance at WOMA?  ::)

This Thursday should see x2 Zaf DTI's go through.
Maybe once the garage is built. For now, I need the storage for garden tools :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 02 April 2014, 11:23:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2014, 09:29:55
Quote from: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 21:21:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 20:43:17
17° and dry all day here ;D

Don't worry about that bolt Nige, I've dropped two, and can't hear (or find) either of them ;D sympathise about the wishbones though nearside one is always a bastid for some reason :-\

Heat and mole grips free the rear track rods a treat :y they need to be glowing though, so wear gloves :y

Doubt I can get them that hot in situ ... weedburner is the only portable source of flame I have ... so probably have to take them off .. which knowing my luck will bugger the ball joints ... anyone know how much complete replacements are ??

:(

Rears are dead easy, just taken them off(which is easy to do), bang them in a vice and apply some heat.

They dont need to be anywhere near glowing, they will free up long before then.

Then remove the threaded rod sections (count the turns), clean with a wire brush, apply grease and refit....they wont ever sieze again then in my experience.

Now there's a question ... which grease ??

I have Copper, High Temp Grey Lithium [Castrol LM], High Temp Molybdenum Disulphite [Castrol MS3] and a very small amount of Silicon .....

I know Chris swears by "white grease".... but that covers a multitude of varieties... so which "white" greae ?? or one of those I already have?? :)

BTW  I HATE aerosol greases.. so tubs/tubes only as suggestions please :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 02 April 2014, 11:35:42
Tbh Ent i would use copper grease. however thats just my op.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 April 2014, 12:10:25
It makes no odds really as it wont get hot when re-fitted.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 02 April 2014, 16:47:43
Today (actually yesterday) I fitted a brand new K&N filter then proceeded to permanently open the butterfly valves on the plenums :)

The result - a much smoother accelerating Omega and power there when needed not when the flaps open (haha) at 3500 RPM :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 16:54:13
Quote from: minifreek on 02 April 2014, 16:47:43
Today (actually yesterday) I fitted a brand new K&N filter then proceeded to permanently open the butterfly valves on the plenums :)

The result - a much smoother accelerating Omega and power there when needed not when the flaps open (haha) at 3500 RPM :)
Oh lordy ::)

Why didn't Vauxhall think of that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 April 2014, 18:12:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 April 2014, 16:54:13
Quote from: minifreek on 02 April 2014, 16:47:43
Today (actually yesterday) I fitted a brand new K&N filter then proceeded to permanently open the butterfly valves on the plenums :)

The result - a much smoother accelerating Omega and power there when needed not when the flaps open (haha) at 3500 RPM :)
Oh lordy ::)

Why didn't Vauxhall think of that?


Could've saved them a fortune.

I guess you don't often need much under 4K RPM, then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 02 April 2014, 18:30:28
Yesterday sorted out my misfire on pot 4 and fitted cam cover gasket
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 April 2014, 18:51:15
Started the task of getting the MV6 back on the road, but first job was to take the old leaking fuel filter off and put on a new one, easy yes!!! No, as the connection that is on the outlet side of the filter has had it and the new filter will not click into place. Looks like it is going to be a new £60 centre fuel feed pipe :'( :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 19:06:48
Suitable fuel hose and a couple or three jubilee clips should see that sorted Joff :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 19:11:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 April 2014, 18:12:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 April 2014, 16:54:13
Quote from: minifreek on 02 April 2014, 16:47:43
Today (actually yesterday) I fitted a brand new K&N filter then proceeded to permanently open the butterfly valves on the plenums :)

The result - a much smoother accelerating Omega and power there when needed not when the flaps open (haha) at 3500 RPM :)
Oh lordy ::)

Why didn't Vauxhall think of that?


Could've saved them a fortune.

I guess you don't often need much under 4K RPM, then?
That sums it up really...

There's an absolute goldmine of information here in The FAQ section and Maintenance Guides, yet people still insist that they know best...

If the you understood the way that the multirams operated, then you would have established that summat was amiss, but rather than investigating/fixing the problem you have disabled them.
Experimenting is one thing... Being totally retarded is another IMHO :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 April 2014, 19:15:57
I was thinking would that do, but what kind of pressure comes out of the filter as the outlet pipe from the filter is smooth with no lip for the jubilee clip to hold on :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 19:30:13
If the strap on the filter bracket is intact and the centre pipe supported it should be fine...

Thought the filter should ha a lip on both pipes for the clips to locate on :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 April 2014, 19:30:53
Quote from: joff on 02 April 2014, 19:15:57
I was thinking would that do, but what kind of pressure comes out of the filter as the outlet pipe from the filter is smooth with no lip for the jubilee clip to hold on :-\

Use one of those pipe clamp clips Joff, that seal up tight. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 April 2014, 19:39:21
Got to be better than £60  :y (and then get the right part when another estate goes for bits) ;) then I will be able to move it on the drive :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 20:01:48
If you use ISO 7840 fuel hose, it should last indefinitely  :y

Readily available from chandlers etc :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 02 April 2014, 20:38:11
I wired the butterflies open as an experiment, Im not a oppsing retard unlike you who cant work out how to wire a spare battery into the boot... not hard really if you sit down and do the math...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 20:50:25
I'll freely admit to being no electrician. That question was about whether it was necessary and the best way of approaching it ::)

If summat doesn't work as advertised, then there must, by definition, be summat wrong with it. The multirams are there for a reason... I could link to the detailed and informative item in the Maintenance Guides about them, but given you'd not likely read it, I frankly cba :-X

And if we're going oppsing, best bring some johnnies, wellies and a torch :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2014, 20:55:07
Now now children, please re-read the rules  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 20:58:34
Sorry Dad :-[

Re read and noted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 April 2014, 21:16:32
Quote from: joff on 02 April 2014, 19:15:57
I was thinking would that do, but what kind of pressure comes out of the filter as the outlet pipe from the filter is smooth with no lip for the jubilee clip to hold on :-\

Jubilee clips on hose work fine in such situations, I've done several FI conversions that way. Although I do like to have plenty of pipe inserted into the hose wherever possible, just to be sure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 02 April 2014, 21:50:47
Washed waxed and debadged the backend :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 April 2014, 22:25:34
Boosted the battery in the shed . Sling it on the car at the weekend , bet the exhaust will fall off it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 April 2014, 22:27:33
Quote from: Emd on 02 April 2014, 22:25:34
Boosted the battery in the shed . Sling it on the car at the weekend , bet the exhaust will fall off it  ::)
Optimist ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 02 April 2014, 22:32:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 April 2014, 22:27:33
Quote from: Emd on 02 April 2014, 22:25:34
Boosted the battery in the shed . Sling it on the car at the weekend , bet the exhaust will fall off it  ::)
Optimist ;D

Baffles were rattling last time i started it so hoping they just fall out with a few pumps on the gas  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 April 2014, 00:23:35
Quote from: Emd on 02 April 2014, 22:32:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 April 2014, 22:27:33
Quote from: Emd on 02 April 2014, 22:25:34
Boosted the battery in the shed . Sling it on the car at the weekend , bet the exhaust will fall off it  ::)
Optimist ;D

Baffles were rattling last time i started it so hoping they just fall out with a few pumps on the gas  :)

That you putting your Mig back on the road before it turns to dust?  ???  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 April 2014, 08:07:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 03 April 2014, 00:23:35
Quote from: Emd on 02 April 2014, 22:32:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 April 2014, 22:27:33
Quote from: Emd on 02 April 2014, 22:25:34
Boosted the battery in the shed . Sling it on the car at the weekend , bet the exhaust will fall off it  ::)
Optimist ;D

Baffles were rattling last time i started it so hoping they just fall out with a few pumps on the gas  :)

That you putting your Mig back on the road before it turns to dust?  ???  :)

Just checking its not seized  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 April 2014, 10:50:57
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 April 2014, 19:11:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 April 2014, 18:12:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 April 2014, 16:54:13
Quote from: minifreek on 02 April 2014, 16:47:43
Today (actually yesterday) I fitted a brand new K&N filter then proceeded to permanently open the butterfly valves on the plenums :)

The result - a much smoother accelerating Omega and power there when needed not when the flaps open (haha) at 3500 RPM :)
Oh lordy ::)

Why didn't Vauxhall think of that?


Could've saved them a fortune.

I guess you don't often need much under 4K RPM, then?
That sums it up really...

There's an absolute goldmine of information here in The FAQ section and Maintenance Guides, yet people still insist that they know best...

If the you understood the way that the multirams operated, then you would have established that summat was amiss, but rather than investigating/fixing the problem you have disabled them.
Experimenting is one thing... Being totally retarded is another IMHO :-X

If holding the multi ram open sees an improvement in performance, I wonder...


...where they working correctly to start with...? I'd suggest not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 April 2014, 15:17:51
Finally ordered new front discs to go with the new pads ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 03 April 2014, 16:45:32
Scared myself with a code read and reset, only to find 8 miles later that the Eml came back on  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 April 2014, 16:49:55
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 03 April 2014, 16:45:32
Scared myself with a code read and reset, only to find 8 miles later that the Eml came back on  ::)
So, the fault is definitely present then ?


I wonder.... Would that be a cam sensor fault, per chance? ;D

;) 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cd 2.2 on 03 April 2014, 17:21:12
The cam sensor is toast .. I know that for sure but can't afford a new one till the end of the week
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 April 2014, 22:50:34
Noticed a wheel speed related buzzing noise a couple of days ago. "Wtf is that?  >:(" I thought.

Today its a rumble. Ah. Wheel bearing. Bit early for an fag to fail I thought.

Jacked and inspected. Bearing rough with play. Cap off. Water evident inside. Bollards. New bearing cap used. Why hasn't it sealed..? Or has water got in through the rear seal on the hub side...?  :-\

New used bearing pinched off the other car. All sorted, nice and quiet. Used cam cover goo to seal the cap this time. Hopefully I won't need to take the cap off again, as it won't want to come out easily now. ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 00:25:15
Blatted over to Kevins' to get my airbag light sorted...

My little hiccup managed to generate fault codes on every system except the Abs ::)

Thanks Kevin for taking the time to delete them all and for the tea :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 08:51:42
Unpacked an exhaust, delivered just before 8am this morning :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 April 2014, 09:09:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 08:51:42
Unpacked an exhaust, delivered just before 8am this morning :)


Was that the £80 ETS one ??? If so how long did it take to arrive after ordering :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 April 2014, 09:13:35
Drove it to work, thinking how smooth and silent it is  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2014, 09:29:56
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 00:25:15
Blatted over to Kevins' to get my airbag light sorted...

My little hiccup managed to generate fault codes on every system except the Abs ::)

Thanks Kevin for taking the time to delete them all and for the tea :y

'twas a pleasure. :y

After that little blat you've got me hankering for a manual 3.2, though. :-\

I think I'd do without the plod lights, though. Too much temptation there. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 04 April 2014, 10:31:28
Took my Elite to have the air con fixed.

Expected to be paying for a new condenser but found that there was still (some) gas in the system.

Vacuumed out and regassed.

All set now for some warm weather  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 11:00:50
Quote from: joff on 04 April 2014, 09:09:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 08:51:42
Unpacked an exhaust, delivered just before 8am this morning :)


Was that the £80 ETS one ??? If so how long did it take to arrive after ordering :y
Answered on Jimbobs thread already :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 11:39:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2014, 09:29:56
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 00:25:15
Blatted over to Kevins' to get my airbag light sorted...

My little hiccup managed to generate fault codes on every system except the Abs ::)

Thanks Kevin for taking the time to delete them all and for the tea :y

'twas a pleasure. :y

After that little blat you've got me hankering for a manual 3.2, though. :-\

I think I'd do without the plod lights, though. Too much temptation there. ::)
Lights stayed off all the way home... don't tell Andy B or that Gixer bloke about wanting a manual though... you'll never hear the end of it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 12:34:04
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 11:39:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2014, 09:29:56
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 00:25:15
Blatted over to Kevins' to get my airbag light sorted...

My little hiccup managed to generate fault codes on every system except the Abs ::)

Thanks Kevin for taking the time to delete them all and for the tea :y

'twas a pleasure. :y

After that little blat you've got me hankering for a manual 3.2, though. :-\

I think I'd do without the plod lights, though. Too much temptation there. ::)
Lights stayed off all the way home... don't tell Andy B or that Gixer bloke about wanting a manual though... you'll never hear the end of it ;D
I needed a manual "fix", as not owned one for 2 years.  I'd have an manual Omega tomorrow if the box was any good.  I did toy with converting my old TD to manual, as that didn't suit an autobox, but I think the horrible change would have grated on me every single day I used it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 12:55:44
Have you turned Mr Wood all Edwardian Al ? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 04 April 2014, 12:57:39
Sworn at it even more ... :(

Front TRE freed up with a bit of heat, no problem .. but the rears ... GRRRRRRR

Had to get the lock nuts to dull red before they shifted, but even getting the "tangs" to dull red - which is as hot as this torch will get them - they will not move ... there is now precious little left of the centre adjusting "nut" as the mole grips have slowly destroyed it, and I've used nearly a can of gas on one side alone ...... :(

Any ideas gratefully accepted ...   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 13:03:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 12:55:44
Have you turned Mr Wood all Edwardian Al ? :o
Moi?  ;D

Only needs two gears for cross country backroads blasting... 1st and third ;D

Having a direct, precise and secure chassis helps too... although it does lack a bit of feel around the straight ahead :-\ not sure if that's zero toe or the fact it has a steering box, or both :-\ it's in no way wooly, it just doesn't tell you much...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2014, 13:08:27
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 13:03:17
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 12:55:44
Have you turned Mr Wood all Edwardian Al ? :o
Moi?  ;D

Only needs two gears for cross country backroads blasting... 1st and third ;D

Having a direct, precise and secure chassis helps too... although it does lack a bit of feel around the straight ahead :-\ not sure if that's zero toe or the fact it has a steering box, or both :-\ it's in no way wooly, it just doesn't tell you much...

Must get my manual roller skate taxed and tested.  ::)

Agreed on the chassis, too. Easily the most accurate Omega I've driven, but a bit more feedback would be nice. What tyres is it on currently?

Oh, and if I'd have thought about it, I'd have had a play with the servotronic config, as turning the assistance down on mine made a big improvement.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 13:10:43
Goodyear F1 Assym 2 97W XLs :y

Re the servotronic, I can't recall the current setting... might be the middle one :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2014, 13:10:52
Hmm. ... and reading the other thread, you have your tyres pumped up as hard as concrete, don't you? I wonder if reducing the pressure would bring back a bit of feel? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2014, 13:11:27
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 13:10:43
Re the servotronic, I can't recall the current setting... might be the middle one :-\

That's what mine was originally on. Set it to the lowest and it made a big difference.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 13:12:04
Think Als is on the lowest pas assistance setting, when comparing it to mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 13:16:31
Pressures are nearer full load than 'normal', possibly 38fr and 42rr :-\

Chris dropped them down to 'normal', but I soon put the back up as I found it became a blamanche when pressing on :-\ I'd put that in the personal preference category :-\

Will have to see what effect adding weight to the steering has :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 13:22:42
I presumed it was a case of what your used to Al?

Even Falkens don't tram line (as much) at 36psi. But the ride is .... unpleasant.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 04 April 2014, 13:54:17
Quote from: Entwood on 04 April 2014, 12:57:39
Sworn at it even more ... :(

Front TRE freed up with a bit of heat, no problem .. but the rears ... GRRRRRRR

Had to get the lock nuts to dull red before they shifted, but even getting the "tangs" to dull red - which is as hot as this torch will get them - they will not move ... there is now precious little left of the centre adjusting "nut" as the mole grips have slowly destroyed it, and I've used nearly a can of gas on one side alone ...... :(

Any ideas gratefully accepted ...   :(

I had the same problem until I took them off - or are yours off already? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 13:56:26
Aye :y our cars are like chalk and cheese though... with a full tank of lpg your car probably weighs more, but with a lower centre of gravity, coupled with a lower chassis, it possibly handles better on balance.

That said, two seeminly identical cars can be completely different to drive, yours and TBE being a good example :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 14:01:14
Try prying the tangs apart slightly with a hefty flat bladed screwdriver, then drown them in plus gas and try again with the heat...

As long as the mole grips still have summat to hold onto, the arms will continue to be serviceable :y true mole grips aren't as convenient as a spanner when it comes to adjustments, but they're no less effective :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 April 2014, 14:08:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 12:55:44
Have you turned Mr Wood all Edwardian Al ? :o

Kev was last seen looking something like this:

(http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-702-0-86922700-1324029555_thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2014, 14:41:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2014, 14:08:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 12:55:44
Have you turned Mr Wood all Edwardian Al ? :o

Kev was last seen looking something like this:

(http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-702-0-86922700-1324029555_thumb.jpg)

Precisely. :y Not infirm(yet), and perfectly capable of handling more controls than I have limbs. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 15:44:06
;D Ooh, all those levers. Hopefully there's one in there that works. ;D

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 16:04:36
Can't be any worse than the elasticated bungee cord in the Insignia :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 April 2014, 16:09:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 16:04:36
Can't be any worse than the elasticated bungee cord in the Insignia :D

Aha,the virtue of a cable operated change ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 04 April 2014, 17:44:54
$%*&^£"^£! .......  bent it.

Near side arm removed, placed in vice, tangs spread, heated until dull red, large pair of stilsons borrowed from a mate, said mate (17 stone) put his weight on it, and it moved... not the joint ... the adjusting bar bent !! Not a lot, but it bent.... put his weight on the other way.. it bent back !!

2 new control arms ordered from Skurrays for 08:30 tomorrow ... £83 each - before I ask for discount, which I usually get about 9% if they are not on TC.

I've taken off the other arm as well, ready for the morning.

Good news is the tyres arrived .. :)

So control arms tomorrow, WIM on Monday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 18:07:59
Win wome, lose some...

On a positive note, £83 frok Vx makes the £78 from Allgerman look expensive :-\

Dismantle and copperslip the new ones and you should never have a repeat performance :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 04 April 2014, 18:10:49
Gave the black one a quick swill to get the sandy crap off. Thank god mine`s silver  :P
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050302_zpsbd75eb20.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050302_zpsbd75eb20.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050301_zps3b34ee83.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050301_zps3b34ee83.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 04 April 2014, 18:12:58
Looking good Rob. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 April 2014, 18:13:20
Yes, but black ones are faster apparently ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 April 2014, 18:13:58
Quote from: Shackeng on 04 April 2014, 18:12:58
Looking good Rob. :y

For the next sandstorm!!  ::)   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 April 2014, 18:17:55
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 18:13:20
Yes, but black ones are faster than silver ones apparently ::)

;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 04 April 2014, 18:19:49
Quote from: Shackeng on 04 April 2014, 18:12:58
Looking good Rob. :y
Could do with a mopping Chris but it won`t be on my drive for long :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 04 April 2014, 18:20:21
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 April 2014, 18:13:20
Yes, but black ones are faster apparently ::)
At getting dirty
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 21:12:13
Quote from: Entwood on 04 April 2014, 17:44:54
$%*&^£"^£! .......  bent it.

Near side arm removed, placed in vice, tangs spread, heated until dull red, large pair of stilsons borrowed from a mate, said mate (17 stone) put his weight on it, and it moved... not the joint ... the adjusting bar bent !! Not a lot, but it bent.... put his weight on the other way.. it bent back !!

2 new control arms ordered from Skurrays for 08:30 tomorrow ... £83 each - before I ask for discount, which I usually get about 9% if they are not on TC.

I've taken off the other arm as well, ready for the morning.

Good news is the tyres arrived .. :)

So control arms tomorrow, WIM on Monday.
The entire arm? Part No?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 04 April 2014, 21:15:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 21:12:13
Quote from: Entwood on 04 April 2014, 17:44:54
$%*&^£"^£! .......  bent it.

Near side arm removed, placed in vice, tangs spread, heated until dull red, large pair of stilsons borrowed from a mate, said mate (17 stone) put his weight on it, and it moved... not the joint ... the adjusting bar bent !! Not a lot, but it bent.... put his weight on the other way.. it bent back !!

2 new control arms ordered from Skurrays for 08:30 tomorrow ... £83 each - before I ask for discount, which I usually get about 9% if they are not on TC.

I've taken off the other arm as well, ready for the morning.

Good news is the tyres arrived .. :)

So control arms tomorrow, WIM on Monday.
The entire arm? Part No?

Apparently so .. no longer sold as individual parts, but I need all the bits anyway ... ... 90497197


seems a reasonable price for next morning delivery .. other options

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_3.0_1999/p/Car-Parts/Suspension-and-Steering/suspension/suspension-arm-and-suspension-joints/?622720015&1&e05579f29dd51d9dd37f76547508b88bc141e602&000320     £80 + postage

http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/suspension-arm-track-control-arm/trw-jtc1130_g273_a161JTC1130.html  .....   never heard of TRW  but  £60 + postage

so for genuine VX I don't think its too bad ..

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 21:21:56
Let us know the price when you've paid for it, in case of cock-up :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 April 2014, 15:02:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2014, 21:21:56
Let us know the price when you've paid for it, in case of cock-up :)

Price on Invoice £83.00 + VAT (£99.60) each

Price paid .. (9% discount :) ) £75.53 + VAT  (£90.64)

Part number is 90497197 - CONTROL ARM - OUTER

Complete control arms, only things you don't get are the nut for the ball joint end and the nut & bolt for the bush end.  :)

Both now well greased and fitted .. I obviously didn't get the measurements spot on as the steering wheel is about 15 degrees offset and the car drifts left ...but its only got to do 90 miles like that to Chesham on Monday, hopefully won't do any lasting damage to the rear tyres.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2014, 15:09:12
All good in the end then :y

Some people would kill for their cars to drift ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 April 2014, 15:41:21
Quote from: Entwood on 02 April 2014, 11:23:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2014, 09:29:55
Quote from: Entwood on 31 March 2014, 21:21:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2014, 20:43:17
17° and dry all day here ;D

Don't worry about that bolt Nige, I've dropped two, and can't hear (or find) either of them ;D sympathise about the wishbones though nearside one is always a bastid for some reason :-\

Heat and mole grips free the rear track rods a treat :y they need to be glowing though, so wear gloves :y

Doubt I can get them that hot in situ ... weedburner is the only portable source of flame I have ... so probably have to take them off .. which knowing my luck will bugger the ball joints ... anyone know how much complete replacements are ??

:(

Rears are dead easy, just taken them off(which is easy to do), bang them in a vice and apply some heat.

They dont need to be anywhere near glowing, they will free up long before then.

Then remove the threaded rod sections (count the turns), clean with a wire brush, apply grease and refit....they wont ever sieze again then in my experience.

Now there's a question ... which grease ??

I have Copper, High Temp Grey Lithium [Castrol LM], High Temp Molybdenum Disulphite [Castrol MS3] and a very small amount of Silicon .....

I know Chris swears by "white grease".... but that covers a multitude of varieties... so which "white" greae ?? or one of those I already have?? :)

BTW  I HATE aerosol greases.. so tubs/tubes only as suggestions please :)

Rewinding the thread a tad .... while working on the car this morning and applying generous amounts of copper grease to the new control arms, a neighbour stopped to chat and was surprised at what I was doing with the grease, until I explained ...

He has just dropped round and given me an unopened tub of some stuff he bought but never used .. its a white grease with zinc-oxide added... identical product on fleabay is

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WATER-REPELLANT-WHITE-GREASE-MARINE-OR-AUTOMOTIVE-500G-TUB-MADE-IN-ENGLAND-BC41/400572055428

Is this stuff any use ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2014, 16:31:29
Could use that for a myriad of things :y obvious items being sunroof gubbins, door latches/hinges, handbrake/trailer brake linkages etc :y

Probably as good as copper slip on suspension joints, not sure the temp range is high enough for brake/bearing use though :-\ Handy enough to have by the look of it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 05 April 2014, 17:27:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 05 April 2014, 16:31:29
Could use that for a myriad of things :y obvious items being sunroof gubbins, door latches/hinges, handbrake/trailer brake linkages etc :y

Probably as good as copper slip on suspension joints, not sure the temp range is high enough for brake/bearing use though :-\ Handy enough to have by the look of it :y

Thanks for that .. methinks that after the geo is done on Monday I might slap a bit of that about the front TRE adjusters and the rear control arm adjusters .. some of that on top of the copper grease might just keep the corrosion at bay a tad longer !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 April 2014, 17:45:11
Checked the Elite's brake disc for MOT, the only rust, as listed in last year's advisory, is a 1-2mm ring on the outer edge of each rear disc. Advisory FFS. I guess they have to put something. >:( >:( >:(

Rubbed and ground out the minor rust on the inner front wheel arches. Silver Hammerite tomorrow, then underseal, to hopefully delay the welding which was required on the TD. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 April 2014, 17:49:11
Slapped a new exhaust on the Bullet :).  Thanks to the useless student for the use of his drive and some of his tools :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: elitedave on 05 April 2014, 18:27:57
took her for her last drive and parked my miggy for the last time :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 April 2014, 18:29:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2014, 17:49:11
Slapped a new exhaust on the Bullet :).  Thanks to the useless student for the use of his drive and some of his tools :y

I thought he'd moved? :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 April 2014, 18:48:49
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 April 2014, 18:29:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2014, 17:49:11
Slapped a new exhaust on the Bullet :).  Thanks to the useless student for the use of his drive and some of his tools :y

I thought he'd moved? :-\ :-\ :-\
So did his folks :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 April 2014, 19:07:11
(Last night) Cut out out the useless front bushes from the spare wishbones to replace with poly, replaced front wishbones and drop links. Finished 1:30 AM  :-[ Sorry, neighbours.

Kinda had to stick with it given that the car was half in the garage. ::)

This morning, suspension setup and new front tyres. 3 new tyres for the glider trailer. FLARM collision avoidance system fitted to the glider. Bit knackered now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 April 2014, 19:19:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 April 2014, 19:07:11
(Last night) Cut out out the useless front bushes from the spare wishbones to replace with poly, replaced front wishbones and drop links. Finished 1:30 AM  :-[ Sorry, neighbours.

Kinda had to stick with it given that the car was half in the garage. ::)

This morning, suspension setup and new front tyres. 3 new tyres for the glider trailer. FLARM collision avoidance system fitted to the glider. Bit knackered now.

You should of said I could of nipped over at the weekend? Or sumat.

Anyway, done now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 05 April 2014, 20:17:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 April 2014, 19:07:11
(Last night) Cut out out the useless front bushes from the spare wishbones to replace with poly, replaced front wishbones and drop links. Finished 1:30 AM  :-[ Sorry, neighbours.

Kinda had to stick with it given that the car was half in the garage. ::)

This morning, suspension setup and new front tyres. 3 new tyres for the glider trailer. FLARM collision avoidance system fitted to the glider. Bit knackered now.

 ;D

Never put battery on  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 April 2014, 21:14:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2014, 19:19:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 April 2014, 19:07:11
(Last night) Cut out out the useless front bushes from the spare wishbones to replace with poly, replaced front wishbones and drop links. Finished 1:30 AM  :-[ Sorry, neighbours.

Kinda had to stick with it given that the car was half in the garage. ::)

This morning, suspension setup and new front tyres. 3 new tyres for the glider trailer. FLARM collision avoidance system fitted to the glider. Bit knackered now.

You should of said I could of nipped over at the weekend? Or sumat.

Anyway, done now.

 :y

Was sort of last minute, as I noticed the state of the front tyres, and needed to get the trailer tyres, and wanted to get the suspension set up at the same time.

Must sort out project rear donuts sometime, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 April 2014, 22:44:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 April 2014, 21:14:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 April 2014, 19:19:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 April 2014, 19:07:11
(Last night) Cut out out the useless front bushes from the spare wishbones to replace with poly, replaced front wishbones and drop links. Finished 1:30 AM  :-[ Sorry, neighbours.

Kinda had to stick with it given that the car was half in the garage. ::)

This morning, suspension setup and new front tyres. 3 new tyres for the glider trailer. FLARM collision avoidance system fitted to the glider. Bit knackered now.

You should of said I could of nipped over at the weekend? Or sumat.

Anyway, done now.

 :y

Was sort of last minute, as I noticed the state of the front tyres, and needed to get the trailer tyres, and wanted to get the suspension set up at the same time.

Must sort out project rear donuts sometime, though.

No problem. A car park in Tadley perhaps. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 April 2014, 00:02:01
That'll fit in nicely between ice cream and coffee :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 April 2014, 17:31:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2014, 17:49:11
Slapped a new exhaust on the Bullet :).  Thanks to the useless student for the use of his drive and some of his tools :y

No problem, thank you for assistance too  :y

Good days work, nice set of new rear springs for FatherT's 2.2 and new cambelt/water pump on my 2.2   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 06 April 2014, 18:05:27
Nowt.....these damn VW's are just so reliable  :y ;D

Altho to be fair, i did have 3 new tyres the other day.....due to scuffing on the inside edges....but the rest of the tyre was down to about 2 - 2.5mm......but seeing as ive done 45k on 2 sets of tyres....i carnt complain and probably not worth shelling out to fix the problem, especially as they are cheap as chip tyres  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 April 2014, 18:38:15
Polished the 2.6 , then explained to my neighbours son that I don't want to sell it !! He is looking for a replacement for his Mondeo which got stolen & torched, made me an offer of £1500 nice offer, but  I wouldn't let her go for double that..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 April 2014, 19:39:56
Been for a sunny Sunday drive... Still have a rattle in the dash somewhere  ::)

In other news, I Also saw this on my travels, Some people just can't handle powerful cars   :-X ;D

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/D042B6DA-E33D-412E-9DFA-3A5039BB4B99_zpsgyqsozjd.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/D042B6DA-E33D-412E-9DFA-3A5039BB4B99_zpsgyqsozjd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 06 April 2014, 21:47:03
Quote from: RobG on 04 April 2014, 18:10:49
Gave the black one a quick swill to get the sandy crap off. Thank god mine`s silver  :P
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050302_zpsbd75eb20.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050302_zpsbd75eb20.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050301_zps3b34ee83.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050301_zps3b34ee83.jpg.html)

Swapped it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 April 2014, 21:54:02
Quote from: RobG on 06 April 2014, 21:47:03
Quote from: RobG on 04 April 2014, 18:10:49
Gave the black one a quick swill to get the sandy crap off. Thank god mine`s silver  :P
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg.html)


Swapped it :)

Looks real nice that Rob, Proper bargain, Bet there's not much wrong with it either  8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 06 April 2014, 21:55:30
Quote from: RobG on 06 April 2014, 21:47:03
Quote from: RobG on 04 April 2014, 18:10:49
Gave the black one a quick swill to get the sandy crap off. Thank god mine`s silver  :P
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050302_zpsbd75eb20.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050302_zpsbd75eb20.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050301_zps3b34ee83.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050301_zps3b34ee83.jpg.html)

Swapped it :)
nothing wrong with black rob :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 06 April 2014, 21:58:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 06 April 2014, 21:54:02
Quote from: RobG on 06 April 2014, 21:47:03
Quote from: RobG on 04 April 2014, 18:10:49
Gave the black one a quick swill to get the sandy crap off. Thank god mine`s silver  :P
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050303_zps6e9ca20b.jpg.html)


Swapped it :)

Looks real nice that Rob, Proper bargain, Bet there's not much wrong with it either  8) :y
Gone to another Oofer now Jay
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 07 April 2014, 07:54:48
Sunday. Got all the inlet manifold and assiated bits back on and went for a drive. Glorious!!
Keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2014, 08:10:19
Yesterday, tried to give the Battlebus an Italian tune up, seeing as I was out and about on an empty motorway...


...by empty, I mean the inside 2 lanes were absolutely empty, outside lane was a convoy sat behind some bint in a Mundano.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 April 2014, 12:28:03
Cleaned out the egr and boost sensor on the Zafira. Lovely messy job!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 April 2014, 14:14:59
Took delivery of my new brake discs...

Just need the spigot holes bored out 3mm, then I can think about fitting them ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 April 2014, 14:31:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 April 2014, 14:14:59
Took delivery of my new brake discs...

Just need the spigot holes bored out 3mm, then I can think about fitting them ::)

ML?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 April 2014, 14:37:32
Aye :y 330x32...

PCD is slack enough to allow Omega wheel bolts to fit 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 April 2014, 16:21:22
And dropped them off to be machined...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 07 April 2014, 17:35:56
Drove it to Chesham ... Full Geo and 2 front tyres fitted....  :y :y

I knew the settings were way out on the way there, as I had only done them by the "counting the thread" method, but I was surprised how bad it felt on rough surfaces, and cats-eyes etc, which I thought was the effect of the front polybushes - and I was not happy .. :(

However, once the Geo was done and the wheels all pointed where they should, the drive home was equally surprising .. I expected the steering/handling to be much improved, but I was very surprised how much difference it made to the "road surface feel" .. although now slightly "harder" than the original, there is no where near as much "clunking and banging" as there was on the way there !!

Very happy now, and you learn summat everyday, but I still can't work out why the wheels not pointing straight make the road surface imperfections much more noticeable...  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 April 2014, 17:57:14
Counting the turns is NOWHERE near accurate enough. Needs a look at the wheels position, as the guide, before driving.

Toe always averages to make the wheels the same both sides. But the further out \-/, or in /-\ , it is, the more tyre slip there is. It stretches ALL the give out of the tyre side wall. As the tyre is the first point of the suspension, and the side wall stretched, you really feel the low frequency bumps that the tyre usually absorbs.
In extreme cases, the tyre will also jump to recover, like each revolution of the wheel you driving over a concrete seam like you get on concrete motorways. Especially if its wet.

Iirc was it yourself that had the suspension rise as they drive forward, due to massive toe in after a tre change...?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 April 2014, 17:58:16
Although, it's not important if your replacing tyres. Provided the car is vaguely drivable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 07 April 2014, 18:09:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 April 2014, 17:57:14
Counting the turns is NOWHERE near accurate enough. Needs a look at the wheels position, as the guide, before driving.

Toe always averages to make the wheels the same both sides. But the further out \-/, or in /-\ , it is, the more tyre slip there is. It stretches ALL the give out of the tyre side wall. As the tyre is the first point of the suspension, and the side wall stretched, you really feel the low frequency bumps that the tyre usually absorbs.
In extreme cases, the tyre will also jump to recover, like each revolution of the wheel you driving over a concrete seam like you get on concrete motorways. Especially if its wet.

Iirc was it yourself that had the suspension rise as they drive forward, due to massive toe in after a tre change...?

Thanks for that .. makes sense and agrees with what happened .. The suspension hiccup was at Newent several years back when the TRE's were changed and you could literally see the error !! sort of corrected Sunday morning before the drive home .. :)  then to WIM ASAP

This time I not only counted but looked as well, and used pieces of timber !!  so it "appeared" as good as possible .. but on the machine they were 1 deg 27' and 1 deg 23' before correction to 0.06' & 0.05' ... there is no way I can "see" 1 degree !!

Backs were interesting .. near side was out - 0 deg 21' when target is 10' +/- 0.05' but the offside was spot on at 0 deg 10' .. and considering they were done using a tape measure and two bits of wood I'm well chuffed :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 April 2014, 18:15:13
...yep that's a good attempt at both ends. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 08 April 2014, 15:27:31
Had A/C re-gassed at ATS £45 all in, Apparently a small leak around high pressure cap, Lasted 2 years though.. It had 251 in the system now has 950.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 10 April 2014, 11:14:33
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g480/danzigfan1/Omega%20wax/IMAG1305.jpg) (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/danzigfan1/media/Omega%20wax/IMAG1305.jpg.html)

 What a nice job...not....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 April 2014, 12:01:24
I woudn't even consider doing it with the wishbones on the car. Undo two more bolts and it becomes a simple bench job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 13:00:29
Well, it seems that mine no longer exhibits clown car handling now the front wishbone bushes and drop links have been changed.

Odd one, that. I could have sworn it was the back end letting go. Rear wishbone bushes didn't look too bad either. Front bushes were and remain poly.

But no, throw it into a corner and it just goes round instead of feeling like it's about to swap ends. I can only guess that one of the front bushes had enough "give" to cause the front end to tuck in once a certain cornering force was reached. Really felt like the back end stepping out, though. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 April 2014, 18:05:26
Had a tinker with my CBR600 this afternoon and have got her started and running for the first time in 3 years!!  :y

Although it's up for sale, now she's going again I'm thinking 'Hmmmmm'  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2014, 18:46:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 13:00:29
Well, it seems that mine no longer exhibits clown car handling now the front wishbone bushes and drop links have been changed.

Odd one, that. I could have sworn it was the back end letting go. Rear wishbone bushes didn't look too bad either. Front bushes were and remain poly.

But no, throw it into a corner and it just goes round instead of feeling like it's about to swap ends. I can only guess that one of the front bushes had enough "give" to cause the front end to tuck in once a certain cornering force was reached. Really felt like the back end stepping out, though. :-\
I had similar with polys in the rearward front wishbones, felt like it was going to oversteer unexpectedly (yet strangely predictable once used to it) mid corner. So it seems if something is wrong with the vertical bush, you can get this sensation
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 April 2014, 19:07:16
Washed and a minor detail in/out, New pollen filter, Topped up screen wash, Wafting a bumble bee out the pollen filter compartment area  :o .. That's about it.  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 19:22:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 April 2014, 18:46:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 13:00:29
Well, it seems that mine no longer exhibits clown car handling now the front wishbone bushes and drop links have been changed.

Odd one, that. I could have sworn it was the back end letting go. Rear wishbone bushes didn't look too bad either. Front bushes were and remain poly.

But no, throw it into a corner and it just goes round instead of feeling like it's about to swap ends. I can only guess that one of the front bushes had enough "give" to cause the front end to tuck in once a certain cornering force was reached. Really felt like the back end stepping out, though. :-\
I had similar with polys in the rearward front wishbones, felt like it was going to oversteer unexpectedly (yet strangely predictable once used to it) mid corner. So it seems if something is wrong with the vertical bush, you can get this sensation

So are we talking about a sensation from the stearing wheel, that feels like over steer?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 22:12:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 19:22:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 April 2014, 18:46:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 13:00:29
Well, it seems that mine no longer exhibits clown car handling now the front wishbone bushes and drop links have been changed.

Odd one, that. I could have sworn it was the back end letting go. Rear wishbone bushes didn't look too bad either. Front bushes were and remain poly.

But no, throw it into a corner and it just goes round instead of feeling like it's about to swap ends. I can only guess that one of the front bushes had enough "give" to cause the front end to tuck in once a certain cornering force was reached. Really felt like the back end stepping out, though. :-\
I had similar with polys in the rearward front wishbones, felt like it was going to oversteer unexpectedly (yet strangely predictable once used to it) mid corner. So it seems if something is wrong with the vertical bush, you can get this sensation

So are we talking about a sensation from the stearing wheel, that feels like over steer?

Not so much from the steering wheel. A change of poise of the car is how I'd describe it. Nothing through the steering wheel, but it felt just like the onset of oversteer, except that you could steer through it and there was still plenty of grip left.

Front bushes didn't look too bad either. I wondered if I was wasting my time changing them, TBH.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 22:16:23
Hmmm. Checked rear subframe bushes? (The ones unbolted for a rear spring change)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 10 April 2014, 22:19:51
fitted my poly roll bar bushes and cut my hand in the process :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 22:20:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 22:16:23
Hmmm. Checked rear subframe bushes? (The ones unbolted for a rear spring change)

The front bushes fixed it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 22:22:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 22:20:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 22:16:23
Hmmm. Checked rear subframe bushes? (The ones unbolted for a rear spring change)

The front bushes fixed it. :y

Fair do's. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 22:36:53
Doesn't mean to say the rear is perfect, of course. It's overdue a good checking over.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 22:38:48
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 22:36:53
Doesn't mean to say the rear is perfect, of course. It's overdue a good checking over.

It's ok I knew the answer. No. ;)

During donut fitting is as good a time as any I guess.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 April 2014, 22:51:07
Fitted new rear shocks, and managed to get a litre of oil into the diff.
Ran it round the block; the ride has improved and it's noticeably quieter, but now I have a 'low field warning' on the dash. That will have to wait until Saturday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 22:57:34
Quote from: danzigfan on 10 April 2014, 11:14:33
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g480/danzigfan1/Omega%20wax/IMAG1305.jpg) (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/danzigfan1/media/Omega%20wax/IMAG1305.jpg.html)

 What a nice job...not....

You got there though. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 11 April 2014, 07:28:36
I did, after 3 hours of lying on concrete with a coffee break only. For desperate ones only  :P Need to unbolt drop links today if it stops raining
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2014, 16:44:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 19:22:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 April 2014, 18:46:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2014, 13:00:29
Well, it seems that mine no longer exhibits clown car handling now the front wishbone bushes and drop links have been changed.

Odd one, that. I could have sworn it was the back end letting go. Rear wishbone bushes didn't look too bad either. Front bushes were and remain poly.

But no, throw it into a corner and it just goes round instead of feeling like it's about to swap ends. I can only guess that one of the front bushes had enough "give" to cause the front end to tuck in once a certain cornering force was reached. Really felt like the back end stepping out, though. :-\
I had similar with polys in the rearward front wishbones, felt like it was going to oversteer unexpectedly (yet strangely predictable once used to it) mid corner. So it seems if something is wrong with the vertical bush, you can get this sensation

So are we talking about a sensation from the stearing wheel, that feels like over steer?
Not through the wheel, no. More as if when you drive with a rear tyre that's half flat.

natural reaction is to countersteer, but if you force yourself not to, the car does respond fine.

Does that make sense? I find it difficult to describe the sensations in words  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2014, 16:46:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 April 2014, 22:16:23
Hmmm. Checked rear subframe bushes? (The ones unbolted for a rear spring change)
No, although when you last changed the wishbones on it (this is TBE, if you recall, when the poly experiment was swapped back for GM bushes), the problem went away, never to return...  ...well, not that handling problem, anyway ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 April 2014, 16:49:47
Collect my new discs from the machinists and prepared the calipers for fitting on Sunday...

Should now bolt straight on nicely 8)
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Post by: Shackeng on 11 April 2014, 16:56:06
Took the 3.2 Elite for its MOT, Pass with no advisories, and was congratulated at the excellent emissions score! Result! :y :y :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 April 2014, 16:58:11
Nice one :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 April 2014, 17:01:29
Opened the sunroof for the first time in ages.  ::)    and managed to close it before going through the carwash!!  ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 11 April 2014, 18:22:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 April 2014, 17:01:29
Opened the sunroof for the first time in ages.  ::)    and managed to close it before going through the carwash!!  ;D

 ;D ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 11 April 2014, 18:35:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 April 2014, 17:01:29
Opened the sunroof for the first time in ages.  ::)    and managed to close it before going through the carwash!!  ;D

What was ya thinking  ;D ..

Could have been well messy that, Imagine the electrical gremlins then  :o
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 April 2014, 08:59:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 April 2014, 17:01:29
Opened the sunroof for the first time in ages.  ::)    and managed to close it before going through the carwash!!  ;D
Shame the retards are North Oxford BMW didn't, when they did the first service on my bro's £70k beemer a few years ago  >:(

Needless to say, however, he didn't get much sympathy from me :P
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Post by: Keith ABS on 12 April 2014, 15:27:40
  Took the car out for a blast up to the paintshop to see progress on the Monza
Fantastic to drive again and got to paintshop to find the Monza all painted :y :y :y
keith B
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Post by: badmuver on 12 April 2014, 16:23:05
removed two wheel lock nuts.  :)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 12 April 2014, 21:08:50
Drove home from Gloucester after a few days away in the south west (800 mile tour). Car perfect.

 :)
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Post by: jonny2112 on 12 April 2014, 21:32:44
Replaced drop links (again >:().
So much easier when you jack up both sides, and have decent ratchet spanners  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 April 2014, 21:40:51
Does help ::)

Always a surprise just how much noise they make...
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 April 2014, 16:18:37
Mostly this...

Before...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140413_161414_zpsuo8hhbid.jpg)

After...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140413_161438_zps27idh8rf.jpg)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 April 2014, 17:49:23
Broken it  >:(

Being alloy rather than cast iron, I've stripped the thread in one... Have tapped out and run a die over the bolt, but the thread is oppsed...

What are the options for repairing?

Tother side took really well and is fluid tight, but drivers sideis being an arse...


Presumably if I keep tapping it with an M10 tap, I'll end up with an M10 hole :-\
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Post by: Andy H on 13 April 2014, 19:39:59
Quote from: Taxi Al on 13 April 2014, 17:49:23
Broken it  >:(

Being alloy rather than cast iron, I've stripped the thread in one... Have tapped out and run a die over the bolt, but the thread is oppsed...

What are the options for repairing?

Tother side took really well and is fluid tight, but drivers sideis being an arse...


Presumably if I keep tapping it with an M10 tap, I'll end up with an M10 hole :-\
???
What have you stripped? The pictures don't help because no car I know of has cast iron wheels ???
The drive flanges are steel alloy (not aluminium) and it will take extreme abuse to damage the thread (but a windy gun & a crossed thread might do it :-\)
A good second hand flange would be the straightforward way of fixing the problem.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 April 2014, 19:51:27
Quote from: Andy H on 13 April 2014, 19:39:59
Quote from: Taxi Al on 13 April 2014, 17:49:23
Broken it  >:(

Being alloy rather than cast iron, I've stripped the thread in one... Have tapped out and run a die over the bolt, but the thread is oppsed...

What are the options for repairing?

Tother side took really well and is fluid tight, but drivers side is being an arse...


Presumably if I keep tapping it with an M10 tap, I'll end up with an M10 hole :-\
???
What have you stripped? The pictures don't help because no car I know of has cast iron wheels ???
The drive flanges are steel alloy (not aluminium) and it will take extreme abuse to damage the thread (but a windy gun & a crossed thread might do it :-\)
A good second hand flange would be the straightforward way of fixing the problem.

The first 6 or so mm from where the brake hose banjo bolts to the caliper...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140413_194454_zpsmi1pqxz6.jpg)

The two options as I see it are either longer bolts to reach the good thread further in, or helicoils but I'm not sure if this application suits their use, hence my separate post :-\
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Post by: chrisgixer on 13 April 2014, 23:17:31
Ah. That's annoying. :(

Bigger bolt? Won't fit the hose then, I guess. Worth a word with goodridge,? See if such a thing as an over sized banjo bolt and banjo exists, in such an instance?
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 April 2014, 23:22:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 April 2014, 23:17:31
Ah. That's annoying. :(

Bigger bolt? Won't fit the hose then, I guess. Worth a word with goodridge,? See if such a thing as an over sized banjo bolt and banjo exists, in such an instance?

A bigger banjo and bolt from a different application or vehicle?  :-\

A prime bodge is in order!  :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 13 April 2014, 23:26:45
If so, I guess a course of action would be to get a machine shop to drill and re tsp a bigger hole, and give that size to goodridge and get the new hoses made up.

I know they do custom fittings onto any braided line. Just depends if they can match the new banjo bore size on the calliper, to the rest of the omega system.

Long shot, but worth a call I guess. :-\
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Post by: Bikerdon on 14 April 2014, 21:46:00
Got started on fitting the new exhaust to the 2.6 today, had to drill out all four mounting studs on the cats, well that was a larf! NOT! >:( . Anyway got them all drilled out and the centre sections fitted before my spine finally gave out about 2 hours ago, not much fun doing that on the drive with axle stands. Will get the back-box fitted tomorrow morning.
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Post by: badmuver on 14 April 2014, 21:51:05
lovely oil change  :)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 April 2014, 21:57:20
Applied Gtechniq G1 ClearVision Smart Glass to the windscreen and headlights   :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 April 2014, 22:12:10
Solved my little hiccup 8) two helicoils being fitted tomorrow  :y I say two, as I figured it would be daft not to get them both done...

Just finished scraping the loose paint off them, and slapping a fresh coat of red on... not pretty, but equally not scruffy, and by the time they're baked in dust the runs won't show :-X
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Post by: joff on 14 April 2014, 23:06:42
To many Omega Estates on the drive at the moment so took the Elite to work for a nice man with an SA80 to keep an eye on it for me when i'm not there, did not have time to fit new exhaust the other day so it has to stay there for a week or two until i get time, next job all disc's and pads on daughters Outlander before she goes back to Scotland at the weekend and only two days off this week ??? :o :o
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Post by: danzigfan on 15 April 2014, 12:02:18
Miggy got summer tyres on today, handbrake pads sorted - grips tight on 4th click  :y
After that I took her on motorway to test the balancing....amazing, no vibration at all and I pushed her to 210km/h which is not bad for an old lady she is (probably lost half of rust at that speed) and polybushes definitely  improved handling. It's so much enjoyable to take a ride now  :-*
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 April 2014, 12:38:15
That's pretty good going for a fourpot, even allowing for speedo error 8)
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Post by: danzigfan on 15 April 2014, 12:45:04
Whenever I go to work by car I give it a good blast for a few miles, just to prevent seizing  :P :-X She's rusty but goes well  enough for a four pot toy
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Post by: omega3000 on 15 April 2014, 17:16:04
Bought 7 quids worth of petrol for it , hope it starts when i tickle the ignition  ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 April 2014, 20:43:05
Fixed it 8)

First impressions... Monsterous :o
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Post by: steve6367 on 16 April 2014, 18:39:46
Thanks to encouragement here, taken the head off the 2.2  :y
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Post by: minifreek on 16 April 2014, 19:20:15
Took mine for it's MoT and it passed :) only 2 advisories...

1 - both rear tyres wearing on inner edges..

2 - slight oil leak....

I can live with both them....

So saving me pennies now to get the full Irmy bodykit painted ready for summer :)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 April 2014, 23:28:30
Changed oil and filter, bled the front brakes on mine.

Fitted front polys and new idlers on Pauls.

Ate all the Chinese in Tadley. Made a right meal of all it, being honest. ::) ;D


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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 April 2014, 00:23:04
And very nice it was too :y
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Post by: joff on 17 April 2014, 00:57:34
Put the MV6 battery on charge as i have to move the Mig to get the daughters Outlander in front of the garage to change all four disc's and all pads before she drives back to Scotland on Sunday. All that after a 72 hour week and not off duty until 07:00 Thursday. Looking forward to starting shift again on Saturday at 07:00 NOT :o :o :(
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Post by: symes on 18 April 2014, 20:13:08
got fed up with my rovers brakes-so to prove how easy they are to do--got Harry who's9 to do them for me--did a better job than me :-\ and thats a fact--oh put the pics on rover forum-because all those duffers think its hard---oh yeh-try a thermostat on v6 in the rain ;D ;D ;D
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/harry%20at%20work/harry--brakes-aged9001_zps22c1d0ab.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/harry%20at%20work/harry--brakes-aged9003_zpsbf1c2aed.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/harry%20at%20work/harry--brakes-aged9002_zps5bcc4b75.jpg)
Before you ask Olivia was on her scooter trying to do jumps-she said that more important than car ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 18 April 2014, 22:10:50
Was that punishment making him work on a rover  ::) ;D ;D :y
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Post by: annihilator on 19 April 2014, 16:25:42
investigated my hissing self levellers.first problem was getting the wheel nuts off they broke my vauxhall wheel wrench and bent my socket bar.

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k391/a40farina/2f99893c-7dd4-4c9d-9f57-ca724606d591_zpsdf7ac334.jpg)

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k391/a40farina/b701c2b0-f602-4ed0-8a67-737b85e7608d_zpsadba9cac.jpg)

air pipe had chaffed on bodywork

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k391/a40farina/cd73b922-b844-4ca0-957d-6ea333829493_zps557bfca5.jpg)

fixed it with a combination of self amalgamating tape and cable ties.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 April 2014, 17:32:13
Had the 2.6 valeted ( not that it ever gets that dirty !) inside & out buffer polished £15.00, looks luuverly !!
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Post by: Elite Pete on 19 April 2014, 19:31:35
New rear discs and pads, handbrake now 2 clicks on its on. Poly bushed the front bushes, genuine Vauxhall bushes in the rear wishbone bushes and lemforder ball joints so they should be good for a few years now and all for £95  :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 20 April 2014, 11:48:40
Disconnected the battery off the charger in the shed ready to sling it on the MV , then it started raining  >:( Battery back on charge  ::)
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Post by: dbug on 20 April 2014, 21:37:40
Parially dropped Jaguar rear suspension, and removed hub from half shaft to fit new abs reluctor ring (original had split), put it all back together and  :y :y all warning lights now off and abs and dsc systems now working again.  Fitting new ring (custom made) cheaper than buying and fitting complete new cv joint assembly ;)
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 21 April 2014, 12:29:54
On last section of body restoration of E24 635  :)
Floor removed which looks dramatic but only actually requires new sill flange , internal jacking support ,inner sill and new shaped floor . Complete new suspension ,brakes .bushes and steering are sitting in the wings awaiting fitting .
All this on both sides caused by the sunroof drain pipe ending inside the sill and not through the manufactured exit hole , shame on you BMW  >:(
Should have body finished late this week.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0864_zps429e8fbd.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0864_zps429e8fbd.jpg.html)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 April 2014, 14:20:22
2.2 cleaned & polished, couple of scratches on rear bumper touched in looks great now..
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 April 2014, 14:43:24
Given the Insignia a thorough going over in and out... Shiny, shiny shiny ;D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 21 April 2014, 14:52:57
Off to see the Kosovans in a minute. :(
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Post by: 0795omega on 21 April 2014, 14:59:44
refurbed the alloys good fri,just washed and leathered it ready for trip to the bodyshop tomorrow to have bonnet/front bumper and drivers door mirror resprayed.
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Post by: blackviper90210 on 21 April 2014, 16:35:27
Rear bumper off, fixed the faulty parking sensor and refitted. Swopped the rear window switches over as the n/s wouldn't operate. After swopping over the "faulty" sensor it worked fine on the n/s???
U
Not complaining, so happy days. Just need to find out why I'm losing oil but not on the floor or burning it?  ???
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 April 2014, 17:36:19
Broke the M3, down to just the Micra that actually works properly..

Aux fan has packed up (or the controller) - naturally controller and fan come as one £400 unit from BMW and it's bumper off to replace it.

Someone lend me some matches..
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Post by: chrisgixer on 21 April 2014, 17:45:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 April 2014, 14:52:57
Off to see the Kosovans in a minute. :(

Oppsing useless. Pffff....
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 April 2014, 19:40:15
Washed and Clayed... Polish and Wax tomorrow if weather holds out  :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 21 April 2014, 20:11:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 April 2014, 17:36:19
Broke the M3, down to just the Micra that actually works properly..

Aux fan has packed up (or the controller) - naturally controller and fan come as one £400 unit from BMW and it's bumper off to replace it.

Someone lend me some matches..

Just as i was thinking about an 840  ::)
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 April 2014, 21:09:39
Don't do it!

Although I've always loved the way they look .. and I suppose in two years all the M3 has cost me is £1000 on tyres, £800 on brakes, £400 to fix the SMG-II pump, and now probably £300 for a radiator fan..

I must be  :D
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Post by: omegod on 21 April 2014, 21:25:24
Took it off roading  :o
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2014, 17:45:02
New exhaust fitted to big blue, ETS one, went on ok.

Got the old one off well, even managed to get all 4 bolts out - I ground the nast rusty ends off so there was no crap thread to pull through, got em hot with the blowtorch, good spray of freeze and release and out they all came, one needed 3 applications of heat, but they all came out, so happy not to be drilling em out!
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Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2014, 19:05:55
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 April 2014, 17:45:02
New exhaust fitted to big blue, ETS one, went on ok.

Got the old one off well, even managed to get all 4 bolts out - I ground the nast rusty ends off so there was no crap thread to pull through, got em hot with the blowtorch, good spray of freeze and release and out they all came, one needed 3 applications of heat, but they all came out, so happy not to be drilling em out!

Did you drop the downpipes, or do it under the car?

Ground, so grinded them off? Always found it pig under neath on stands, bugger all room.  :(
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2014, 19:20:25
Yup Grinder, all attached to car still, made a bit of a cut in one heatshield, rest ok.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 April 2014, 20:11:45
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 April 2014, 19:20:25
Yup Grinder, all attached to car still, made a bit of a cut in one heatshield, rest ok.
Hot knife through butter springs to mind ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 23 April 2014, 16:41:10
Noticed . It still looks nice even though its not moved for 6 months  :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 24 April 2014, 16:02:22
Slung the battery on it . Started first click after 6 months  :o Sounds as good as ever , brakes are a bit crusty  :D
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Post by: Bikerdon on 24 April 2014, 17:15:08
Got the passenger side wishbone changed today, (both fronts creaking like crazy on the bumps), front bush was very soft and the rearward bush had failed completely. Not sure if they are the original bones or not as I cant see any identification marks on them, no history of them being changed though as I was given all the receipts from new with the car. Ball joint was also very loose but no discernible play off the car. Nice and quiet on that side now, just hope it stays dry tomorrow to get the other side done.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 April 2014, 18:15:19
Coolant flushed and renewed.  :y
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Post by: Lagondanet on 25 April 2014, 20:16:12
Looked at my tyres and thought I need some new ones.

 :-\
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Post by: Bikerdon on 26 April 2014, 17:13:19
Sun came out so got drivers side wishbone changed today, rear bush had failed in exactly the same way as passengers side one, also lots of play in the forward bush too. Next job is to get the new struts on and replace the top bearings as they are badly pitted, could feel them jumping between the pits when I was turning the struts while fitting the wishbones.
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Post by: Stemo on 26 April 2014, 18:21:50
Finally got all the bits together (spare wheel and tyre, wheel carrier and toolkit with various hooks and bolts) and got the local garage to fit it for me.
Feel much better with a spare wheel instead of a bottle of glue.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2014, 17:14:56
Adjusted handbrake..... What a faff!!  ::)

Then a shitehawk faffed all over it so had to wash it.  :(
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Post by: Stemo on 28 April 2014, 18:49:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 April 2014, 17:14:56
Adjusted handbrake..... What a faff!!  ::)

Then a shitehawk faffed all over it so had to wash it.  :(
According to what I understood, growing up in Liverpool, a shitehawk is someone who hoards useless stuff (shite)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2014, 19:55:26
Quote from: STEMO on 28 April 2014, 18:49:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 April 2014, 17:14:56
Adjusted handbrake..... What a faff!!  ::)

Then a shitehawk faffed all over it so had to wash it.  :(
According to what I understood, growing up in Liverpool, a shitehawk is someone who hoards useless stuff (shite)

Seagulls yer!  :y
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Post by: joff on 28 April 2014, 20:33:30
After fitting the new exhaust I was able to take the Elite out on a test drive today only to find I still have the same sound as I did driving down from Scotland on the 10th April, so back to the garage and took the rear N/S wheel off and checked the wheel bearing, well the answer is new wheel bearings on order from All German Parts, the last rears I did for my brother on his 2.2 Dti Elite estate were not as bad as this one. Don't think it would have lasted much longer, also the old exhaust had failed in tithe mid section and the back box so just as well I fitted the cat back system. Also did an oil change as not been done since I last did it before it was sold last year. Now on 82,000 miles and in need of a little TLC as cam cover on drivers side has a small leak, also need to do a auto box oil change.
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Post by: joff on 29 April 2014, 16:14:03
Removed rear N/S swinging arm to replace rear wheel bearing, two new bearing kits on order from all German parts with a 10% discount (nice). Sod of a job to do but will be back to smooooth driving when done, oh the joys of driving an Omega. Rebuild set for Saturday afternoon with just 4 x12 hour night shifts until then, I love my job I do. :D :D :D :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 April 2014, 21:57:19
Liberated an 8' branch from a tree...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0279_zpsl7ntcs3q.jpg)

Then spent my break liberating said branch from behind the cab ::)

If I hadn't then there might have been blood shed had one more person made a comment about it >:(

Suffice to say, if anyone near Badshot Lea feels an urge to, you can now get a truck down the length of Crown Lane unimpeded :-X
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 April 2014, 23:17:47
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 April 2014, 21:57:19
Suffice to say, if anyone near Badshot Lea feels an urge to, you can now get a truck down the length of Crown Lane unimpeded :-X

Should have popped in for a cuppa. I've done some pruning so it'd have been fine. ::)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 30 April 2014, 07:26:05
Fitted rear wiper blade on the 2.2, nice easy job..
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Post by: biggriffin on 30 April 2014, 09:05:37
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 April 2014, 21:57:19
Liberated an 8' branch from a tree...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0279_zpsl7ntcs3q.jpg)

Then spent my break liberating said branch from behind the cab ::)

If I hadn't then there might have been blood shed had one more person made a comment about it >:(

Suffice to say, if anyone near Badshot Lea feels an urge to, you can now get a truck down the length of Crown Lane unimpeded :-X

modified trailer by,looks of picture.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2014, 10:09:24
18t rigid :y cab tipped for access...

The dink in the frame and busted deflector were done previously by someone else ::)

Was horrified to discover a Volvo gearbox in whilst at it :o I thought that it must have been French to be so crap...
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Post by: biggriffin on 30 April 2014, 10:14:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 April 2014, 10:09:24
18t rigid :y cab tipped for access...

The dink in the frame and busted deflector were done previously by someone else ::)

Was horrified to discover a Volvo gearbox in whilst at it :o I thought that it must have been French to be so crap...

doha! Just looked at picture again, no lines, hence rigid.
as said before Volvo running gear in dem reno's the French write there own software,hence a good gearbox ruined. :)

and lovely day on,sth coast today 8)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2014, 10:19:50
Looking a damn sight drier than yesterday ;D

Should add, was a Volvo FL...
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Post by: biggriffin on 30 April 2014, 10:22:07
Kent was just wet yesterday.
Portsmouth today nice n sunny might need air on on. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 April 2014, 11:01:15
Left it at home and took the bike to work, no traffic  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 April 2014, 12:11:31
Fixed the radiator fan on the M3 over the weekend .. well, actually, I mostly stood around and supervised as two friends dismantled most of the front of the car so I could avoid crippling myself again as I had done a few days earlier.

I have discovered that there are no good DIY guides for the M3 for the jobs I want to do. I really should start writing some..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 April 2014, 16:43:02
Pair of rear springs and some code clearing on Pauls 2.6.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 30 April 2014, 17:01:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 April 2014, 16:43:02
Pair of rear springs and some code clearing on Pauls 2.6.

Cheers Chris, Job well done as usual :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2014, 17:10:36
Rear shocks on mine... Found an air leak though :'( failed o ring within the air connection. Should be easy enough to source/sort :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 April 2014, 17:16:20
Quote from: pauls on 30 April 2014, 17:01:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 April 2014, 16:43:02
Pair of rear springs and some code clearing on Pauls 2.6.

Cheers Chris, Job well done as usual :y

Your welcome Paul.

Is the ride as you'd hoped?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 30 April 2014, 17:18:22
Yes chris ride is spot on thanks :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2014, 20:23:24
Left it at home and went window shopping...

(http://d3bjscact0svdn.cloudfront.net/ndstock/images/stock/82daf53eb0c01ffbeb0bdba7c1d0f15490637263/20457569_PN11HYH_1.jpg?resize=640x480&bestfit=true&ttl=14400)

Just need to find a buyer for the Insignia... any takers at £13000 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 April 2014, 21:53:09
Ooh I'd like the AMG C63 version of that (or it's predecessor .. I'm not too good with Mercs)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 April 2014, 22:03:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 April 2014, 21:53:09
Ooh I'd like the AMG C63 version of that (or it's predecessor .. I'm not too good with Mercs)

http://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/anything-goes/i-was-astonished-vxr8-came-top-its-class-then-it-astonishing

...sadly no Estates in the uk. To speak of.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2014, 22:05:38
The new E63 is £91,000 apparently  :o

Makes a £55k VXR8 look like good value for money inspite of the dog ugly looks ;D

Even second hand, the E63 is about twenty grand too rich, especially as it needs to be 5 years old or less :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 01 May 2014, 14:31:01
Put on new coil pack boots. no more misfiring now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 May 2014, 16:05:18
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 April 2014, 20:23:24
Left it at home and went window shopping...

(http://d3bjscact0svdn.cloudfront.net/ndstock/images/stock/82daf53eb0c01ffbeb0bdba7c1d0f15490637263/20457569_PN11HYH_1.jpg?resize=640x480&bestfit=true&ttl=14400)

Just need to find a buyer for the Insignia... any takers at £13000 ;D

Had enough of the Insignia already?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 May 2014, 16:21:44
Not exactly news Tunnie ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 May 2014, 16:37:04
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 May 2014, 16:21:44
Not exactly news Tunnie ::)

What is your main gripe with it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 May 2014, 17:15:13
Whilst the boot is OK for a hatchback, access isn't great, and fitting any kind of walker or trolley in is almost impossible >:( not that comfortable either not helped by the limited range of adjustment of the steering wheel...

And don't get me started on the stupid bloody handbrake :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 May 2014, 17:16:51
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 May 2014, 17:15:13
Whilst the boot is OK for a hatchback, access isn't great, and fitting any kind of walker or trolley in is almost impossible >:( not that comfortable either not helped by the limited range of adjustment of the steering wheel...

And don't get me started on the stupid bloody handbrake :-X

And the fuel economy is crap! In short, it's shite!!!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 May 2014, 17:18:50
Forgot about that ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 May 2014, 22:25:53
Good. I need putting off them. :)

Rather LPG the 145k 3.2 than get an Insignia with 49k miles. I think. That is if I lost my 2.2 for any reason
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 May 2014, 22:35:47
Probably worth investing in a diesel/lpg Omega estate, given imminent events :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 May 2014, 22:45:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 May 2014, 22:35:47
Probably worth investing in a diesel/lpg Omega estate, given imminent events :y

Thinking of chopping Estate in. 3.2 is in far better nick really.

Problem is donut tank range.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 May 2014, 22:53:12
Losing a couple of inches in boot height will make no odds to an Omega estate, besides, given the economy you see out of the 3.2, I very much doubt that range is a serious issue :-\ if you're buying fuel at 65-70ppl, it doesn't matter if you fill it every other day :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 May 2014, 22:56:11
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 May 2014, 22:53:12
Losing a couple of inches in boot height will make no odds to an Omega estate, besides, given the economy you see out of the 3.2, I very much doubt that range is a serious issue :-\ if you're buying fuel at 65-70ppl, it doesn't matter if you fill it every other day :y

Thing is the 3.2 is far from broke, decent tyres, recent wishbones, rear shocks and springs sub 5k old.

Might as well get some use out of them. As the car as a whole is worthless. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 May 2014, 23:00:04
Not disputing that :y chop the desmond in for a tidy late estate, and gas it... could even pull the lpg from it and fit to a clean desmond estate with a donut tank...

That way you'll have a nice 3.2 for days out/blasting around and a cheap, capacious Mumsy bus for day to day family work :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 May 2014, 08:41:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 May 2014, 23:00:04
capacious Mumsy bus for day to day family work :y

Wait a second .. did I miss a tunnie announcement somewhere?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 May 2014, 09:09:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 May 2014, 08:41:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 May 2014, 23:00:04
capacious Mumsy bus for day to day family work :y

Wait a second .. did I miss a tunnie announcement somewhere?
Nope :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 May 2014, 11:10:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 May 2014, 23:00:04
Not disputing that :y chop the desmond in for a tidy late estate, and gas it... could even pull the lpg from it and fit to a clean desmond estate with a donut tank...

That way you'll have a nice 3.2 for days out/blasting around and a cheap, capacious Mumsy bus for day to day family work :y

Can't be doing that, I love my trusty steed  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 May 2014, 11:23:17
It be one or tother... but a desmond estate on lpg would be perfect, given your experience with both lpg and desmond :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 May 2014, 12:10:48
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 May 2014, 11:23:17
It be one or tother... but a desmond estate on lpg would be perfect, given your experience with both lpg and desmond :y

True, I do like working on the 2.2 engine  :)

Performance is not a requirement, it's a good shout actually, I'd not considered a 2.2 Estate.

Maybe in a year or two look out for a 2.2 Estate, or when a decent one pops up. Grab it  :)

Other thought in my mind is if my 2.2 gets too tired, replaced that with 2.2 Estate and LPG the 3.2 for work  8)

Trouble is my 2.2 just keeps on going and going, only needing belts, exhaust and other general service stuff.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 May 2014, 12:19:44
As dependable as it is you'll struggle with boot space with a bloody great tank in it... not to mention smacking your head lifting in and out of the back seat. The estate rear doors are a better shape for that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 May 2014, 12:27:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 May 2014, 12:19:44
As dependable as it is you'll struggle with boot space with a bloody great tank in it... not to mention smacking your head lifting in and out of the back seat. The estate rear doors are a better shape for that :y

True, already noticing space issue, glad to have 3.2 with runs to Ikea as seats can go down and loads can fit in.

For now, my fleet will stay as is, just thinking for couple of years down the line  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 May 2014, 19:30:17
Top strut mounts and drop links.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2014, 10:09:10
Quote from: tunnie on 02 May 2014, 12:27:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 May 2014, 12:19:44
As dependable as it is you'll struggle with boot space with a bloody great tank in it... not to mention smacking your head lifting in and out of the back seat. The estate rear doors are a better shape for that :y

True, already noticing space issue, glad to have 3.2 with runs to Ikea as seats can go down and loads can fit in.

For now, my fleet will stay as is, just thinking for couple of years down the line  :)
What about a Zafira 2.0DTi. Perfect. And you wouldn't even notice the performance problem ;D

(note - I need to drive a working one, as some are saying my expectations are too high, and maybe mine is OK, not that I believe that, as its shockingly slow)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 May 2014, 11:12:51
I had a silver one as a hire car a few years ago... it wouldn't top a ton  :'( :-X

Reg was VO 02 summat...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2014, 11:17:48
Quote from: Taxi Al on 04 May 2014, 11:12:51
I had a silver one as a hire car a few years ago... it wouldn't top a ton  :'( :-X

Reg was VO 02 summat...
I can't downhill. About 80-85 on the flat, given sufficient winding up room.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2014, 18:07:48
Washed 2.5 of them, after tunnies "can I use screenwash to clean the car" thread reminded me mine were all minging ;D

Only did the side of the Battlebus that I could get to. Couldn't be arsed to move it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 May 2014, 20:12:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2014, 18:07:48
Washed 2.5 of them, after tunnies "can I use screenwash to clean the car" thread reminded me mine were all minging ;D

Only did the side of the Battlebus that I could get to. Couldn't be arsed to move it.

If you read the thread, it was for cleaning the conservatory glass roof  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 04 May 2014, 20:31:50
Nowt.....its minging.....cosavans tomorrow i reckon  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 May 2014, 20:49:57
Washed and shammied both of them, and did the inside of the Badge ready for tomorrows VIPs...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dazza88 on 04 May 2014, 21:38:01
Washed and polished in and out on my 2.6 ready for tomorrow meet  8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DaveA on 05 May 2014, 18:32:23
     Cleaned the Auto Box selection switch, running smooth again, Just the MCL (little gearbox) to get sorted now.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 06 May 2014, 18:25:58
replaced alternator on the mv6 as it the bearings where about to make a bid for freedom on the way back from high wycombe. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 18:46:30
Lifted its arse.

Melted it's dash  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 May 2014, 19:26:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 18:46:30
Lifted its arse.

Melted it's dash  >:(
:o how dare I ask, did you manage that :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 20:49:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 May 2014, 19:26:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 18:46:30
Lifted its arse.

Melted it's dash  >:(
:o how dare I ask, did you manage that :-\
Put spacers between springs and suspension arm...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 May 2014, 21:24:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 20:49:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 May 2014, 19:26:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 18:46:30
Lifted its arse.

Melted it's dash  >:(
:o how dare I ask, did you manage that :-\
Put spacers between springs and suspension arm...
Clearly I was referring to the melted dash ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 May 2014, 21:47:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 20:49:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 May 2014, 19:26:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2014, 18:46:30
Lifted its arse.

Melted it's dash  >:(
:o how dare I ask, did you manage that :-\
Put spacers between springs and suspension arm...

....and spring and body. :P

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2014, 00:56:08
Hopefully sold the bloody thing, and went to pick up its replacement...

...sooo much more comfortable :) I was actually able to walk when I got out after 200 miles, which was nice ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 May 2014, 06:13:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 May 2014, 00:56:08
Hopefully sold the bloody thing, and went to pick up its replacement...

...sooo much more comfortable :) I was actually able to walk when I got out after 200 miles, which was nice ;D

Always helps ;D

I guess we'll be getting a walk round vid of the new carriage.....? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 May 2014, 08:44:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 May 2014, 06:13:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 May 2014, 00:56:08
Hopefully sold the bloody thing, and went to pick up its replacement...

...sooo much more comfortable :) I was actually able to walk when I got out after 200 miles, which was nice ;D

Always helps ;D

I guess we'll be getting a walk round vid of the new carriage.....? :)

Merc E Class?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2014, 09:22:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 May 2014, 06:13:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 May 2014, 00:56:08
Hopefully sold the bloody thing, and went to pick up its replacement...

...sooo much more comfortable :) I was actually able to walk when I got out after 200 miles, which was nice ;D

Always helps ;D

I guess we'll be getting a walk round vid of the new carriage.....? :)
Possibly, if I get five minutes :y

Quote
Merc E class?
Might be...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 13:16:25
Took the Westfield for its' MOT in the rain. ::)

Passed. Couple of advisories I hadn't spotted. :-[

Oh, and I've been a muppet and put the heater fan on backwards when I changed the heater matrix, so it tries (unsuccessfully) to suck the condensation off the screen. @rse! :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 May 2014, 13:21:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 13:16:25
Oh, and I've been a muppet and put the heater fan on backwards when I changed the heater matrix, so it tries (unsuccessfully) to suck the condensation off the screen. @rse! :-[

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 May 2014, 13:27:49
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 May 2014, 13:21:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 13:16:25
Oh, and I've been a muppet and put the heater fan on backwards when I changed the heater matrix, so it tries (unsuccessfully) to suck the condensation off the screen. @rse! :-[

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Red Baron on 08 May 2014, 13:33:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 13:16:25
Took the Westfield for its' MOT in the rain. ::)

Passed. Couple of advisories I hadn't spotted. :-[

Oh, and I've been a muppet and put the heater fan on backwards when I changed the heater matrix, so it tries (unsuccessfully) to suck the condensation off the screen. @rse! :-[
Lmfao what you like.  ;D ;D  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 May 2014, 13:36:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 13:16:25
Took the Westfield for its' MOT in the rain. ::)

Passed. Couple of advisories I hadn't spotted. :-[

Oh, and I've been a muppet and put the heater fan on backwards when I changed the heater matrix, so it tries (unsuccessfully) to suck the condensation off the screen. @rse! :-[

Swap the wires round....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 14:00:32
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 08 May 2014, 13:36:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 13:16:25
Took the Westfield for its' MOT in the rain. ::)

Passed. Couple of advisories I hadn't spotted. :-[

Oh, and I've been a muppet and put the heater fan on backwards when I changed the heater matrix, so it tries (unsuccessfully) to suck the condensation off the screen. @rse! :-[

Swap the wires round....

I suspect that's exactly what I'd done when I tested it before reassembly. ;D

The slow speed resistor will be on the wrong side of the motor then, and it's not very accessible unless I take the whole thing out. I might just do that, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2014, 21:41:53
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2014, 13:16:25
Took the Westfield for its' MOT in the rain. ::)

Passed. Couple of advisories I hadn't spotted. :-[

Oh, and I've been a muppet and put the heater fan on backwards when I changed the heater matrix, so it tries (unsuccessfully) to suck the condensation off the screen. @rse! :-[
I often have days like that... ;D

Insignia gone, and its replacement ready for the Council tomorrow  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2014, 09:40:02
All cars abandoned in various areas around the town, so allow a delivery of bricks...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 May 2014, 09:43:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 May 2014, 09:40:02
All cars abandoned in various areas around the town, so allow a delivery of bricks...

 :D

Not one at a time this time, hopefully? :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2014, 09:45:13
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 May 2014, 09:43:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 May 2014, 09:40:02
All cars abandoned in various areas around the town, so allow a delivery of bricks...

 :D

Not one at a time this time, hopefully? :-X
That would keep the man from Arsesol Force busy :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 May 2014, 09:57:38
It's almost worth it just to see his face... Could bundle them in fours, and send them from fifteen places every day for a week. I reckon you'll be collecting them by Wednesday ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 May 2014, 10:04:22
There's always aerial delivery, but I'm close to the cockpit ballast limit myself, before I start taking bricks with me.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 May 2014, 14:23:02
There's probably still a few bricks in the upper atmosphere...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 09 May 2014, 16:53:53
Just put 4 new Dunlops on. Although the 2009 Pirellis still had legal tread they were cracking on the sides (probably due to standing) and I didn't feel comfortable driving with them. WIM Chesham next.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 May 2014, 20:45:26
Cut my finger  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2014, 22:40:43
R-sole journey to Witney today. A43 for resurfacing AGAIN. A34 bollaxed due to rubber neckers. A40 bollaxed as some dumb mare lost a first with a truck. Took over 2hrs  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 May 2014, 23:16:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2014, 22:40:43
R-sole journey to Witney today. A43 for resurfacing AGAIN. A34 bollaxed due to rubber neckers. A40 bollaxed as some dumb mare lost a first with a truck. Took over 2hrs  >:(

Its taking them ages to do that A43 work  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 09:11:32
Quote from: tunnie on 10 May 2014, 23:16:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2014, 22:40:43
R-sole journey to Witney today. A43 for resurfacing AGAIN. A34 bollaxed due to rubber neckers. A40 bollaxed as some dumb mare lost a first with a truck. Took over 2hrs  >:(

Its taking them ages to do that A43 work  :-\
The bits they did a few months ago have started to dig out again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 11 May 2014, 18:29:43
Had awful mpg in the Omega today, 2nd + sports + a/c  :o :D  ;D

(was due some thrashing, Blow the cobwebs away, Everything performed as it should  :y)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:37:52
Measured the battery with a meter prior to driving to Brill, after the car stood since Thursday evening. 12volts exactly.

This is connection with a couple of false alarms going off on start up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:40:12
Oh, and pulled up next to a c63 on the way home. ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 20:30:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:37:52
Measured the battery with a meter prior to driving to Brill, after the car stood since Thursday evening. 12volts exactly.

This is connection with a couple of false alarms going off on start up.
The Mill, at Brill, on the Hill?

Lovely place on a nice day. Grim as hell when the weather is shite...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:38:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 20:30:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:37:52
Measured the battery with a meter prior to driving to Brill, after the car stood since Thursday evening. 12volts exactly.

This is connection with a couple of false alarms going off on start up.
The Mill, at Brill, on the Hill?

Lovely place on a nice day. Grim as hell when the weather is shite...

...the Pheasant, by the windmill. Stunning views. But windy today. Hence the windmill :)

Lovely food.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 May 2014, 21:40:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:38:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 20:30:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:37:52
Measured the battery with a meter prior to driving to Brill, after the car stood since Thursday evening. 12volts exactly.

This is connection with a couple of false alarms going off on start up.
The Mill, at Brill, on the Hill?

Lovely place on a nice day. Grim as hell when the weather is shite...

...the Pheasant, by the windmill. Stunning views. But windy today. Hence the windmill :)

Lovely food.

Small world. I was in Brill this afternoon, my son lives there, having a beer at the Pheasant.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:45:04
We left about 2.45...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 May 2014, 21:50:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:45:04
We last about 2.45

Just missed you then, we got there about 3pm as I was at work until 2pm. We walked round there as it's not far from my lads place. As you said, bit windy.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:58:25
Quote from: YZ250 on 11 May 2014, 21:50:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:45:04
We last about 2.45

Just missed you then, we got there about 3pm as I was at work until 2pm. We walked round there as it's not far from my lads place. As you said, bit windy.  :y
Sorry we missed you. Small world as you say.
I imagine Brill to be a bit of a mare in winter though....? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 22:01:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:38:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 20:30:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:37:52
Measured the battery with a meter prior to driving to Brill, after the car stood since Thursday evening. 12volts exactly.

This is connection with a couple of false alarms going off on start up.
The Mill, at Brill, on the Hill?

Lovely place on a nice day. Grim as hell when the weather is shite...

...the Pheasant, by the windmill. Stunning views. But windy today. Hence the windmill :)

Lovely food.
IIRC, that used to be a decent pub before food became more important than drink :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 22:02:51
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:58:25
Quote from: YZ250 on 11 May 2014, 21:50:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:45:04
We last about 2.45

Just missed you then, we got there about 3pm as I was at work until 2pm. We walked round there as it's not far from my lads place. As you said, bit windy.  :y
Sorry we missed you. Small world as you say.
I imagine Brill to be a bit of a mare in winter though....? :-\
Oh I don't know. 18yrs old, £1m liability insurance, a little yellow van with Titish Brelecom written on the side, and about 6" of snow. What could possibly go wrong ::) ;D

Happy days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 22:04:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 22:01:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:38:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 20:30:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:37:52
Measured the battery with a meter prior to driving to Brill, after the car stood since Thursday evening. 12volts exactly.

This is connection with a couple of false alarms going off on start up.
The Mill, at Brill, on the Hill?

Lovely place on a nice day. Grim as hell when the weather is shite...

...the Pheasant, by the windmill. Stunning views. But windy today. Hence the windmill :)

Lovely food.
IIRC, that used to be a decent pub before food became more important than drink :(

Sign of the times... There's still a good drinking culture there though, going by the patrons on the balcony at half time last time we where there ;D older, and obviously well off though, of course.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 May 2014, 22:09:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:58:25
Quote from: YZ250 on 11 May 2014, 21:50:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 21:45:04
We last about 2.45

Just missed you then, we got there about 3pm as I was at work until 2pm. We walked round there as it's not far from my lads place. As you said, bit windy.  :y
Sorry we missed you. Small world as you say.
I imagine Brill to be a bit of a mare in winter though....? :-\

As the locals say, "different world up here".  ;D
His 4X4 truck comes in handy for the hills in winter though.  :y

Oh, and for a place so high up the phone reception is crap.  ;D

Quote from: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 22:01:33
IIRC, that used to be a decent pub before food became more important than drink :(

You may remember when you had to stand in a little square pit to throw the darts, as the ceiling was low and people used to stick them in the wooden beams.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 22:27:42
;D I did nang my head in there. :( ;D
Title: Eurovision Alternative
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 11 May 2014, 22:38:05
Insted of watching the bearded lady sing with SWMBO last night I did this instead

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0181.JPG)

And fitted it this afternoon

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0203.JPG)

Picture doesn't do it justice but I like it

Just got to fit all this lot now

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0186.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 22:46:48
Now that's nice Sir Philbut. Good job. :y

Is it like a wrap, or a vinyl?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 11 May 2014, 22:56:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 22:46:48
Now that's nice Sir Philbut. Good job. :y

Is it like a wrap, or a vinyl?
Thanks

Correct a vinyl wrap  ;) £3.99 off the bay
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 May 2014, 23:13:30
Looks smart 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 May 2014, 23:24:04
Gave the car a thorough going over, leather treated, washed and polished, all set for its first full week...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 11 May 2014, 23:27:42
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 May 2014, 23:13:30
Looks smart 8)

Ta  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 12 May 2014, 07:43:54
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 11 May 2014, 22:56:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 22:46:48
Now that's nice Sir Philbut. Good job. :y

Is it like a wrap, or a vinyl?
Thanks

Correct a vinyl wrap  ;) £3.99 off the bay
Not a blister or crease in sight. Good job. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 May 2014, 07:54:42
I can't make up my mind if I like that or not Sir Philbutt, but that does look to be a first class job, fantastic :y

Was it difficult, or just fiddly? And how long did each bit take?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 08:52:51
That looks good, not far off the pre-facelift MV6 look. Top workmanship there, I think you could do a little company there by people shipping them to you and being wrapped  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2014, 11:56:50
Ordered four new tyres to replace the winter ones currently fitted :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 11:57:39
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 11:56:50
Ordered four new tyres to replace the winter ones currently fitted :-X

On the Merc? How much was that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 12 May 2014, 12:21:42
Removed exhaust from the frontera,it was a little bit rotten  ;D
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/2abfe504414e2044b6f746e53dea25b1_zpsff0dcc82.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/92fc2bfe1516e1b176780764220f85dc_zps5d8b18f8.jpg)

New rear box fitted just waiting for middle section.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 May 2014, 12:26:01
Was that a pattern exhaust or genuine  ::) not bad if its a genuine  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 12 May 2014, 12:32:38
Pattern exhaust
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 12:48:53
Interesting, the flexi is part of the exhaust, not the downpipe/cat.

Does the Frontera have cat & pre-cat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 12 May 2014, 12:51:00
Just a single cat tunnie  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 May 2014, 12:51:58
Is that a hole in the top of the silencer , they always do that  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 12 May 2014, 12:54:46
Yes it is
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 12:56:58
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 12 May 2014, 12:51:00
Just a single cat tunnie  :y

Plot thickens, always amazes me the differences in setup same engine between cars.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 12 May 2014, 13:44:19
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 12 May 2014, 12:32:38
Pattern

He mentioned the 'P' word,nearly as bad as 'winter tyres'.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 12 May 2014, 13:56:52
Lmao,you know i only fit pattern parts, :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2014, 14:09:13
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 11:57:39
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 11:56:50
Ordered four new tyres to replace the winter ones currently fitted :-X

On the Merc? How much was that?
£87 each... for my second favourites :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 14:24:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 14:09:13
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 11:57:39
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 11:56:50
Ordered four new tyres to replace the winter ones currently fitted :-X

On the Merc? How much was that?
£87 each... for my second favourites :y

Blimey, that's cheaper than Omega  ;D

Can't be that big at that price, 16/17's?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 12 May 2014, 14:28:19
Got the bonnet release cable on the 2.6 working perfectly..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2014, 18:12:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 14:24:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 14:09:13
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 11:57:39
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 11:56:50
Ordered four new tyres to replace the winter ones currently fitted :-X

On the Merc? How much was that?
£87 each... for my second favourites :y

Blimey, that's cheaper than Omega  ;D

Can't be that big at that price, 16/17's?
245/45/17 W 99 XL :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 May 2014, 18:30:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 May 2014, 20:30:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 19:37:52
Measured the battery with a meter prior to driving to Brill, after the car stood since Thursday evening. 12volts exactly.

This is connection with a couple of false alarms going off on start up.
The Mill, at Brill, on the Hill?

Lovely place on a nice day. Grim as hell when the weather is shite...


I used to do scrambling competitions moto-cross there back in the day. Challenging course in the early '60s. Is it still used? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 18:30:57
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 18:12:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 14:24:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 14:09:13
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 11:57:39
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 11:56:50
Ordered four new tyres to replace the winter ones currently fitted :-X

On the Merc? How much was that?
£87 each... for my second favourites :y

Blimey, that's cheaper than Omega  ;D

Can't be that big at that price, 16/17's?
245/45/17 W 99 XL :y

Make/Type?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 18:47:40
Did the oil cooler and thermostat today, cam belt and pressure test the cooling system (and flush coolant repeatedly) tomorrow..

Well, I say that, really I watched Mr Gixer do 99% of the work while I made coffee, bacon sarnies and put the b-bolt back in ;D

Chris also found that my steering idler is knackered (I suspected as much), drop link boots are split and there's still the wishbones to do another day. Oh and I just noticed the front disks are well past their best while under there..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 18:54:30
Yes discs are buggered, but they may well pass as the inner edge hasn't actually chipped away.... Yet.

Defo advisory and performance will suffer. Probably best to change them.

Did well with the b bolt btw. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 19:03:28
I was proud of my efforts with that bolt ;)

Enormous thanks to you for everything else, though!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 12 May 2014, 19:04:57
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 11 May 2014, 22:56:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2014, 22:46:48
Now that's nice Sir Philbut. Good job. :y

Is it like a wrap, or a vinyl?
Thanks

Correct a vinyl wrap  ;) £3.99 off the bay



Have you got a link for that wrap please ?

Any tips ?
Is it easy to cut and apply ?
Do tell because that really looks the dogs gonads  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 May 2014, 19:10:09
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 May 2014, 18:30:45
..............

I used to do scrambling competitions moto-cross there back in the day. Challenging course in the early '60s. Is it still used? :y

Closed around 1996 I believe, but the track may well still be there.  :-\
A seriously boggy course in wet weather.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 12 May 2014, 19:17:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 May 2014, 07:54:42
I can't make up my mind if I like that or not Sir Philbutt, but that does look to be a first class job, fantastic :y

Was it difficult, or just fiddly? And how long did each bit take?

The centre consol bit was the hardest to do, really fiddly. Took me about 2 hours as the hollow would not go out to the rest. That is actaually a seperate piece to the rest

The door bits and ashtray took about 15 mins each and the stereo surround about 30

Thinking about doing the door arm rests (round window buttons) as surface is breaking up and maybe even the door compartments. Will try one and see what it's like

Quote from: STEMO on 12 May 2014, 07:43:54
.....
Not a blister or crease in sight. Good job. :y

Actually there are some very tiny blisters on the centre consol bit as it was so fiddly but wanted to see how it looked before I resolved them with a pin prick and some heat

Quote from: tigers_gonads on 12 May 2014, 19:04:57
.....

Have you got a link for that wrap please ?

Any tips ?
Is it easy to cut and apply ?
Do tell because that really looks the dogs gonads  :y :y

This is the store I used CarStyleOnline (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/carcarstylelimited/) delivered in a couple of days no probs

Found this site on the web WrapItRight (http://www.wrapitright.com/how_to.html) some good tube video's

Did the door card bits first. Made some mistakes learned some lessons and then went for the centre consol

Thought they would have looked the Tiger Gonads
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 May 2014, 19:35:08
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 12 May 2014, 19:17:29
..........
Thinking about doing the door arm rests (round window buttons) as surface is breaking up and maybe even the door compartments. Will try one and see what it's like
...........

Looks a first class job you've done there.  :y
Be interesting to see the door compartments done to get rid of that milky effect.  :y I seem to recall someone on here posting pics of theirs with the same wrap but can't recall who it was.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 12 May 2014, 19:54:15
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 12 May 2014, 19:17:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 May 2014, 07:54:42
I can't make up my mind if I like that or not Sir Philbutt, but that does look to be a first class job, fantastic :y

Was it difficult, or just fiddly? And how long did each bit take?

The centre consol bit was the hardest to do, really fiddly. Took me about 2 hours as the hollow would not go out to the rest. That is actaually a seperate piece to the rest

The door bits and ashtray took about 15 mins each and the stereo surround about 30

Thinking about doing the door arm rests (round window buttons) as surface is breaking up and maybe even the door compartments. Will try one and see what it's like

Quote from: STEMO on 12 May 2014, 07:43:54
.....
Not a blister or crease in sight. Good job. :y

Actually there are some very tiny blisters on the centre consol bit as it was so fiddly but wanted to see how it looked before I resolved them with a pin prick and some heat

Quote from: tigers_gonads on 12 May 2014, 19:04:57
.....

Have you got a link for that wrap please ?

Any tips ?
Is it easy to cut and apply ?
Do tell because that really looks the dogs gonads  :y :y

This is the store I used CarStyleOnline (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/carcarstylelimited/) delivered in a couple of days no probs

Found this site on the web WrapItRight (http://www.wrapitright.com/how_to.html) some good tube video's

Did the door card bits first. Made some mistakes learned some lessons and then went for the centre consol

Thought they would have looked the Tiger Gonads    ;D ;D


How durable is this stuff ?
Will it stand coins and things like that getting thrown in the cubby underneath the handbrake ?
How about heat due to the sun ? Does it go soft and tear if its caught with something ?

Tbh, I was looking at maybe spraying the silver bits on my Mv6 but this looks a much better bet  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2014, 19:55:01
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 18:30:57
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 18:12:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 14:24:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 14:09:13
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 11:57:39
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2014, 11:56:50
Ordered four new tyres to replace the winter ones currently fitted :-X

On the Merc? How much was that?
£87 each... for my second favourites :y

Blimey, that's cheaper than Omega  ;D

Can't be that big at that price, 16/17's?
245/45/17 W 99 XL :y

Make/Type?  :)
Runway Performance/Black and round ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2014, 19:57:12
I used similar on a 106 to replace the tatty original sticker on the door frames, if fitted properly should have no issues with it :y

Might scratch over time under the handbrake, but so will any finish tbh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 19:59:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 19:03:28
I was proud of my efforts with that bolt ;)

Enormous thanks to you for everything else, though!

Your welcome. But let's see if/what happens when it starts first ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 12 May 2014, 20:06:56
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 12 May 2014, 19:54:15
......

How durable is this stuff ?
Will it stand coins and things like that getting thrown in the cubby underneath the handbrake ?
How about heat due to the sun ? Does it go soft and tear if its caught with something ?

Tbh, I was looking at maybe spraying the silver bits on my Mv6 but this looks a much better bet  :)

TBH cant answer any of that yet as only been in a day, but, it is the same stuff they wrap car body's with so I presummed quite durable.

Also if it gets damaged just apply heat, remove and stick new on, job jobbed better than re-spraying

Did consider doing this in a silver wrap like the MV6's and Elite's but the carbon fibre appealed to my "chaviness"

Will report back though
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 May 2014, 20:27:20
Just fitted 2 new number plates as they were very tired and an advisory on last years MOT  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 May 2014, 20:47:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 19:59:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 19:03:28
I was proud of my efforts with that bolt ;)

Enormous thanks to you for everything else, though!

Your welcome. But let's see if/what happens when it starts first ;D

Oh? Gravel installed? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 21:03:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 May 2014, 20:47:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 19:59:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 19:03:28
I was proud of my efforts with that bolt ;)

Enormous thanks to you for everything else, though!

Your welcome. But let's see if/what happens when it starts first ;D

Oh? Gravel installed? ::)

Needs flushing, big time.
Needs a pressure test.
Crank sensors been moved and refitted.
Cooler pipe nuts may not be tight enough as I can't get much leverage on them before the crows foot starts to slip, they are a bit corroded.
Pass pipes been forced out of the way to fit the bastward bolt. Its a bit brittle.
Cooler and bridge banjo bolts re used as the replacements where odd, poor threads tightened up before fully home, same p no. But very different parts. On removal the threads had burred over.
Has the cooler plate fully sealed.
Ditto stat.
Cooling system has had neat water in it there scale, and mayo, everywhere.

Cam belt, re assembley, wishbones, idler and brakes still to do.


I'm sure it will be fine, but what could possibly go wrong...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 21:18:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2011, 14:19:39
Today I dropped TBE in to a garage for some work  :-[

What work?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 21:28:29
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 21:03:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 May 2014, 20:47:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 19:59:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 19:03:28
I was proud of my efforts with that bolt ;)

Enormous thanks to you for everything else, though!

Your welcome. But let's see if/what happens when it starts first ;D

Oh? Gravel installed? ::)

Needs flushing, big time.
Needs a pressure test.
Crank sensors been moved and refitted.
Cooler pipe nuts may not be tight enough as I can't get much leverage on them before the crows foot starts to slip, they are a bit corroded.
Pass pipes been forced out of the way to fit the bastward bolt. Its a bit brittle.
Cooler and bridge banjo bolts re used as the replacements where odd, poor threads tightened up before fully home, same p no. But very different parts. On removal the threads had burred over.
Has the cooler plate fully sealed.
Ditto stat.
Cooling system has had neat water in it there scale, and mayo, everywhere.

Cam belt, re assembley, wishbones, idler and brakes still to do.


I'm sure it will be fine, but what could possibly go wrong...?


As an after thought, as it's too late now.

On draining the coolant, it was obvious that the mayo was floating on top. So, what we probably should of done, was attach a hose the rad drain, open the tap, turn on the hose and force the coolant and mayo out the top. Rather than drain it down through the entire cooling system.

Aaron said what was drained out was clear. The mayo didn't follow until the water/coolant had finished. So all that mayo that was floating on the top area of cooling system has now drained down through the rest of previously clear, or clearer, areas.

One to try next time maybe....? Thoughts?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 May 2014, 21:52:04
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 12 May 2014, 20:06:56
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 12 May 2014, 19:54:15
......

How durable is this stuff ?
Will it stand coins and things like that getting thrown in the cubby underneath the handbrake ?
How about heat due to the sun ? Does it go soft and tear if its caught with something ?

Tbh, I was looking at maybe spraying the silver bits on my Mv6 but this looks a much better bet  :)

TBH cant answer any of that yet as only been in a day, but, it is the same stuff they wrap car body's with so I presummed quite durable.

Also if it gets damaged just apply heat, remove and stick new on, job jobbed better than re-spraying

Did consider doing this in a silver wrap like the MV6's and Elite's but the carbon fibre appealed to my "chaviness"


The original 3M stuff was meant for architectural purposes and is intended to last for years. Check out the 'wood effect' railings etc outside Mcdonalds.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 22:19:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 21:03:55
I'm sure it will be fine, but what could possibly go wrong...?

Yeah, nothing to go wrong there at all.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 May 2014, 00:01:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 May 2014, 22:19:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 May 2014, 21:03:55
I'm sure it will be fine, but what could possibly go wrong...?

Yeah, nothing to go wrong there at all.. ;D

Not forgetting the blasted hand brake of course. That won't pass as it is. :(


....and it will need jubilees around the cat heat shields I would think...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 May 2014, 18:18:57
Quote from: tunnie on 12 May 2014, 21:18:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2011, 14:19:39
Today I dropped TBE in to a garage for some work  :-[

What work?
Was 3 frakkin' years ago, I can't remember what I did yesterday....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 May 2014, 20:26:31
Drove TBE to Banbury due to an emergency.

Can anyone guess the emergency? Women, can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 May 2014, 20:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2014, 20:26:31
Drove TBE to Banbury due to an emergency.

Can anyone guess the emergency? Women, can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em
Key locked in boot?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 May 2014, 22:46:44
Quote from: Andy H on 13 May 2014, 20:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2014, 20:26:31
Drove TBE to Banbury due to an emergency.

Can anyone guess the emergency? Women, can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em
Key locked in boot?

As he was driving TBE, can't be as Rusty bullet, has a rusty boot latch  ::)  ;D

Flat tyre?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 May 2014, 22:48:41
Found out I sold my car to a pair of scammers :o

On the plus side, the finance company had cleared me to release it as the payment had cleared...

Sadly the person whose card was used found out... And took exception.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 14 May 2014, 08:47:40
Hopefully fixed oil leak on the truck,crank breather pipe had copper gasket and only sealent used on 1 side of joing,other side had no sealant,removed cleaned and done properly. What a way to spend a weekend lol ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 May 2014, 11:51:15
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 14 May 2014, 08:47:40
Hopefully fixed oil leak on the truck,crank breather pipe had copper gasket and only sealent used on 1 side of joing,other side had no sealant,removed cleaned and done properly. What a way to spend a weekend lol ;D

What you need is 3 inch Jackie up kit  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Blaster Bates on 14 May 2014, 12:20:29
Polished the Dennis, never know when you might get called to a sudden garage fire.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 14 May 2014, 12:23:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 13 May 2014, 22:48:41
Found out I sold my car to a pair of scammers :o

On the plus side, the finance company had cleared me to release it as the payment had cleared...

Sadly the person whose card was used found out... And took exception.

Shit,what happens now ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 May 2014, 14:32:57
Finance company own a car they can't find :-\

Have had confirmation that they cleary gave me clearance to release it, as I had not only made it a condition of sale, but also confirmed with them directly that the payment had indeed cleared prior to releasing the car, and that they were satisfied for me to release it.

Have written to DVLA to state that I am no longer the keeper of the car, explaining why.

Fortunately the buyer paid the finance company directly, so it is they that have been defrauded, and as the car was sold for the value of the outstanding balance, and not a penny more or less, I have gained (and lost) nothing from it...

lucky escape, but several lessons to be learnt from
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 14 May 2014, 16:52:10
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 May 2014, 14:32:57
Finance company own a car they can't find :-\

Have had confirmation that they cleary gave me clearance to release it, as I had not only made it a condition of sale, but also confirmed with them directly that the payment had indeed cleared prior to releasing the car, and that they were satisfied for me to release it.

Have written to DVLA to state that I am no longer the keeper of the car, explaining why.

Fortunately the buyer paid the finance company directly, so it is they that have been defrauded, and as the car was sold for the value of the outstanding balance, and not a penny more or less, I have gained (and lost) nothing from it...

lucky escape, but several lessons to be learnt from

So no comeback on you which is good :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 14 May 2014, 17:35:32
Thermostat and coolant change done,so much easier on the 4 pots. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 14 May 2014, 18:29:56
No more oil leaks on the truck,i might start to like it now most items are sorted out  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 May 2014, 19:14:35
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 14 May 2014, 18:29:56
No more oil leaks on the truck,i might start to like it now most items are sorted out  :y

Keep it , going to be handy for the billing bash especially if it rains  ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2014, 19:53:06
Quote from: Blaster Bates on 14 May 2014, 12:20:29
Polished the Dennis, never know when you might get called to a sudden garage fire.
Oh Mr DTM, I am gonna drive* to Nottingham and kill you. Then kill you again, just to be sure...

* If I had a car that could do a 160 mile round trip
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2014, 19:53:44
Notice that TBE had had a big, big wee wee all over the drive. Bugger and double 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2014, 20:02:30
Quote from: tunnie on 13 May 2014, 22:46:44
Quote from: Andy H on 13 May 2014, 20:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2014, 20:26:31
Drove TBE to Banbury due to an emergency.

Can anyone guess the emergency? Women, can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em
Key locked in boot?

As he was driving TBE, can't be as Rusty bullet, has a rusty boot latch  ::)  ;D

Flat tyre?
It wasn't a car emergency. In my mind, it wasn't any form of emergency, but she had a bee in her bonnet over it :P

The "emergency" was her Kindle was broken, so we had to go and replace it straight away ;D

As said, can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 May 2014, 10:48:40
Took 3.2 to Kingston today, it is nice having an auto in traffic.   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 May 2014, 14:09:36
Took it round the circle of grass outside , then up onto ramps ..thats me done for today  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 May 2014, 21:41:41
Replaced HBV. Flushed coolant whilst there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 15 May 2014, 22:11:54
On my new aquired .omega....i have changed the door strap bushes to get rid of that awfull cracking every time i open the door......The car  (oscar ) also reeks of fags so have had 4 large Pyrex bowls each full of pure white vinegar to get rid of the smell and after 4 days it has done the job... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 17 May 2014, 22:15:50
Carrying on from my last post in this thread got one door card done today as i'm not a footy fan

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0219.JPG)

Well pleased with it

Took me about 4 hours in all. Hardest bit was the hand hole

Cant decide wether to do the bit behind the compartment latch. It actually looks ok in real life
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 May 2014, 01:00:45
I'm really liking that, you might get orders for that kind of stuff. Looks top notch work  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 May 2014, 01:20:02
You could always cover that diamond trim piece too...

Looks good though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 May 2014, 02:58:39
Put 77 litres of diesel in it...

Whoopdeedoo you may well say, but it only has an 80 litre tank... ::)

Got 550 miles out of that 77 litres though...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 18 May 2014, 10:25:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 May 2014, 01:20:02
You could always cover that diamond trim piece too...

Looks good though :y

Thanks

Quote from: tunnie on 18 May 2014, 01:00:45
I'm really liking that, you might get orders for that kind of stuff. Looks top notch work  :y

Thanks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 18 May 2014, 10:27:57
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 May 2014, 02:58:39
Put 77 litres of diesel in it...

Whoopdeedoo you may well say, but it only has an 80 litre tank... ::)

Got 550 miles out of that 77 litres though...

About 7 miles/ltr which is relatively what I get with petrol/lpg, good to know that
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 May 2014, 13:29:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2014, 19:53:06
Quote from: Blaster Bates on 14 May 2014, 12:20:29
Polished the Dennis, never know when you might get called to a sudden garage fire.
Oh Mr DTM, I am gonna drive* to Nottingham and kill you. Then kill you again, just to be sure...

* If I had a car that could do a 160 mile round trip

 ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 May 2014, 18:47:05
Fitted polys to the front of the TD, still got a slight rattle though . so drop links next.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 May 2014, 21:10:21
Washed all three half heartedly .. ok, jetwashed all three. At least the mountain of yellow powder is gone, they still need a proper wash.

Must re-flush the Omega again tomorrow..

Borrowed my Dad and his car w/ pikey bar to drag the trailer down to Pease Pottage and pick up a second lathe:
(http://i62.tinypic.com/e8lpv8.jpg)

From a place called "The Motorcycle Workshop" that had a range of bikes outside from a Royal Enfield Sunbeam to BSA, Triumph etc and a Trabant on the road side ;D

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2yxomdg.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 May 2014, 21:13:25
I was hoping that second shot was your driveway, in which I'd be asking for a load of test rides  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 May 2014, 21:41:06
If I had that lot on my drive I'd be living somewhere like Opti Mansion .. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2014, 21:41:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 May 2014, 02:58:39
Put 77 litres of diesel in it...

Whoopdeedoo you may well say, but it only has an 80 litre tank... ::)

Got 550 miles out of that 77 litres though...
I got over 57l in the battlebus last week  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 May 2014, 22:08:13
 :o

Motorcycle heaven  :y

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2yxomdg.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bikerdon on 19 May 2014, 12:13:26
2.6 estate was in for it's MOT this morning, clean pass with no advisories, tester even commented on how good the overall condition was.  :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 May 2014, 12:17:06
"Second lathe" ooh, that's just not cricket.  :'(

Quote from: aaronjb on 18 May 2014, 21:10:21
Washed all three half heartedly .. ok, jetwashed all three. At least the mountain of yellow powder is gone, they still need a proper wash.

Must re-flush the Omega again tomorrow..

Borrowed my Dad and his car w/ pikey bar to drag the trailer down to Pease Pottage and pick up a second lathe:
(http://i62.tinypic.com/e8lpv8.jpg)

From a place called "The Motorcycle Workshop" that had a range of bikes outside from a Royal Enfield Sunbeam to BSA, Triumph etc and a Trabant on the road side ;D

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2yxomdg.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 May 2014, 12:27:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 May 2014, 02:58:39
Put 77 litres of diesel in it...

Whoopdeedoo you may well say, but it only has an 80 litre tank... ::)

Got 550 miles out of that 77 litres though...

32 mpg, is that all?

I would expect better so I assume it mush have been all round town?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 May 2014, 12:29:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 May 2014, 12:17:06
"Second lathe" ooh, that's just not cricket.  :'(

;D ;D Well, the two will soon become one, so to speak..

The first one I picked up (on the left, in that photo) was manufactured in ~1963 and has had a hard life, there's a lot of backlash, the bed is definitely not bright & shiny anymore but it does have the screw cutting gearbox.

The second one I picked up (on the right) was manufactured in around 1949 and has had a gentle life or been very well looked after; there's minimal backlash, the bed is bright and save a few nicks right up by the headstock in great condition  (and has never had a regrind) and it also has the relatively rare clutch, but it's missing the screw cutting gearbox and the motor is marked "Hoover" - I'll bet that came out of a washing machine somewhere between 1949 and now ;D

So they both need stripping down to constituent parts and rebuilding, really, to leave me with one good lathe with clutch and screwcutting gearbox and one basic lathe I can sell on :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 May 2014, 12:30:09
A nice pair of Myfords there  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 May 2014, 14:09:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 May 2014, 12:27:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 May 2014, 02:58:39
Put 77 litres of diesel in it...

Whoopdeedoo you may well say, but it only has an 80 litre tank... ::)

Got 550 miles out of that 77 litres though...

32 mpg, is that all?

I would expect better so I assume it mush have been all round town?
Pretty much... On a run it's alot nearer 42-45, but idling with the aircon blasting kills it ::)

Nice a cool though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2014, 16:47:26
Put a load of fence panels on it.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2014, 17:47:50
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 May 2014, 12:27:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 May 2014, 02:58:39
Put 77 litres of diesel in it...

Whoopdeedoo you may well say, but it only has an 80 litre tank... ::)

Got 550 miles out of that 77 litres though...

32 mpg, is that all?

I would expect better so I assume it mush have been all round town?
I don't fair much better in a Battlebus ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 17:55:48
Enjoyed the 3.2s air con  8)

Really starting to like the 3.2, hummm how much are those LPG kits again  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2014, 17:59:22
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 17:55:48
Enjoyed the 3.2s air con  8)

Really starting to like the 3.2, hummm how much are those LPG kits again  ::)
A lot more than they were 2 years ago when it was first discussed!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 18:01:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2014, 17:59:22
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 17:55:48
Enjoyed the 3.2s air con  8)

Really starting to like the 3.2, hummm how much are those LPG kits again  ::)
A lot more than they were 2 years ago when it was first discussed!

Tongue and cheek comment, won't be done really. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 18:14:11
Just googled them. Look same price  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2014, 18:26:58
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 18:14:11
Just googled them. Look same price  ???
Mine cost £580, delivered, about 3yrs ago, excluding curry costs ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 May 2014, 19:39:33
Get it done Tunnie. Its like free driving, by comparison. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 May 2014, 19:42:29
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 17:55:48
Enjoyed the 3.2s air con  8)

Really starting to like the 3.2, hummm how much are those LPG kits again  ::)

....and yes, isn't air con wonderful. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 20:11:00
Reality is until the 2.2 is replaced it cannot be gassed, as I need a full boot. Plus I need to work out millage. I think its going to be very low until its dedicated to commuting.

Between working from home, days off 2.2 use and taking the bike. Its miles are low.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 May 2014, 20:30:54
Who said anything about the 2.2?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 May 2014, 20:33:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 May 2014, 20:30:54
Who said anything about the 2.2?
He needs an estate and can't bring himself to fit the lpg kit to a desmond estate, as that would mean getting rid of the desmond saloon... not helped by liking the 3.2 ::)

That desmond saloon needs a conversation with a bin lorry to force a decision :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 19 May 2014, 20:50:30
painted the winter wheels last base (no laquer) .. final color will be silver.. painting them is a real PITA.. it took 2 hours per 2..
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/omegapaint/jantlarboyandi_zps6a7eee03.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 20:50:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 May 2014, 20:33:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 May 2014, 20:30:54
Who said anything about the 2.2?
He needs an estate and can't bring himself to fit the lpg kit to a desmond estate, as that would mean getting rid of the desmond saloon... not helped by liking the 3.2 ::)

That desmond saloon needs a conversation with a bin lorry to force a decision :-X

As usual, spot on.  :y

The key problem is I cannot let go of my trusty 2.2, I would have to have my hand forced. Either by it having a physical reshape or combination of clutch & hg going.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2014, 21:32:25
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 20:50:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 May 2014, 20:33:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 May 2014, 20:30:54
Who said anything about the 2.2?
He needs an estate and can't bring himself to fit the lpg kit to a desmond estate, as that would mean getting rid of the desmond saloon... not helped by liking the 3.2 ::)

That desmond saloon needs a conversation with a bin lorry to force a decision :-X

As usual, spot on.  :y

The key problem is I cannot let go of my trusty 2.2, I would have to have my hand forced. Either by it having a physical reshape or combination of clutch & hg going.

Oooo don't tempt fate Tunnie!  :o  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 21:48:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 19 May 2014, 21:32:25
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 20:50:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 May 2014, 20:33:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 May 2014, 20:30:54
Who said anything about the 2.2?
He needs an estate and can't bring himself to fit the lpg kit to a desmond estate, as that would mean getting rid of the desmond saloon... not helped by liking the 3.2 ::)

That desmond saloon needs a conversation with a bin lorry to force a decision :-X

As usual, spot on.  :y

The key problem is I cannot let go of my trusty 2.2, I would have to have my hand forced. Either by it having a physical reshape or combination of clutch & hg going.

Oooo don't tempt fate Tunnie!  :o  ::)  ;D

I do get clutch judder/slip, 2nd gear low speed judder then clears. 171K on same clutch and original HG on a 4 pot. Can't help but feel I'm borrowed time  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2014, 22:00:17
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 21:48:03

I do get clutch judder/slip, 2nd gear low speed judder then clears. 171K on same clutch and original HG on a 4 pot. Can't help but feel I'm borrowed time  :(

Easy fixes though, and probably worth it if the bodywork is good.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 22:20:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 19 May 2014, 22:00:17
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 21:48:03

I do get clutch judder/slip, 2nd gear low speed judder then clears. 171K on same clutch and original HG on a 4 pot. Can't help but feel I'm borrowed time  :(

Easy fixes though, and probably worth it if the bodywork is good.  :y

That's the problem. Body work is solid, exhaust good, recent wishbones new belt kit. Cheap repairs, no reason to chop it in!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2014, 22:53:34
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 22:20:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 19 May 2014, 22:00:17
Quote from: tunnie on 19 May 2014, 21:48:03

I do get clutch judder/slip, 2nd gear low speed judder then clears. 171K on same clutch and original HG on a 4 pot. Can't help but feel I'm borrowed time  :(

Easy fixes though, and probably worth it if the bodywork is good.  :y

That's the problem. Body work is solid, exhaust good, recent wishbones new belt kit. Cheap repairs, no reason to chop it in!

You know it makes sense!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 May 2014, 01:43:49
Fit an upright toroidal in the spare wheel well. They have their draw backs, but I doubt a certain Tunnie will notice tbh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 09:15:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2014, 01:43:49
Fit an upright toroidal in the spare wheel well. They have their draw backs, but I doubt a certain Tunnie will notice tbh.

Range is the problem, not many LPG filling sites that a nice and local. One on my commute which is good, but nothing around here.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 May 2014, 10:01:56
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 09:15:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2014, 01:43:49
Fit an upright toroidal in the spare wheel well. They have their draw backs, but I doubt a certain Tunnie will notice tbh.

Range is the problem, not many LPG filling sites that a nice and local. One on my commute which is good, but nothing around here.  :(

We can rustle up a plasma cutter and a couple of welders.. We'll convert your saloon into an estate. There you go.. problem solved. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 May 2014, 10:24:14
Yup, definitely no lpg within two minutes of Camberley ::)

Fleet service station on the A3013/327 junction
Fleet services both sides
Dedicated place in Farnborough
Cobham Sainsburys
A couple of places in Bracknell

To name but a few, not to mention the rest of the world ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 10:54:38
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 May 2014, 10:24:14
Yup, definitely no lpg within two minutes of Camberley ::)

Fleet service station on the A3013/327 junction
Fleet services both sides
Dedicated place in Farnborough
Cobham Sainsburys
A couple of places in Bracknell

To name but a few, not to mention the rest of the world ::)

You have seen LPG Motorway prices? Might as well run the Elite  ::)

Bracknell, no reason to go there, it's not on a commute. Long way to go just to stick some fuel in, same with the rest, either way, range is a problem as I keep saying  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 May 2014, 10:54:44
Where's the place in Farnborough, out of interest?

The A3013/A327 one is the cheapest in the area and where I normally fill up. There's one on the A31 at Farnham too. More expensive - normally 71-73p but a very fast pump, especially if you have a 4 hole tank.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 May 2014, 10:56:17
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 10:54:38
You have seen LPG Motorway prices? Might as well run the Elite  ::)

Fleet services are very reasonable, IMHO. Currently 69.9 IIRC.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 10:57:28
I'll add I would covert the 3.2, if I was using it or commuting.  :y

At the moment, I need to the boot and spare tyre  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 10:57:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 May 2014, 10:56:17
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 10:54:38
You have seen LPG Motorway prices? Might as well run the Elite  ::)

Fleet services are very reasonable, IMHO. Currently 69.9 IIRC.

Surprises me, most times I've been in M4 LPG services it's not far off 80p  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 May 2014, 11:03:47
Cooksley and Cobb, Lyons Avenue on way to AshVale from Farnborough :y

Tunnie if you read my list you would note that Fleet service station and fleet services both sides are three different garages.

Given cars require fuel to work, it's more akward to not fuel them than it is to drive ten minutes to get some ::) I presume your Desmond still has the capability of running on petrol. This should give you reasonable choice of lpg sites given it's purported 450 mile petrol range...

www.lpgmap.co.uk for reference :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 11:09:02
400+ is easy to do, filling up a Shell M3 currently, as it's bang on the commute and 0.69p  :)

Even if I converted the 3.2 now, to LPG, it would take around 18 months to pay it off I think. Combination of taking the bike (much easier to park at work/leave lot later) holidays & working from home.

Just crunching some numbers, running the Elite on petrol to work is still cheaper than the train  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 May 2014, 14:12:27
Tunnie, you'll get twice the range of anyone here, no matter what tank size. ;)

Like I said, Tunnster won't notice a donut tanks short comings.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 14:21:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2014, 14:12:27
Tunnie, you'll get twice the range of anyone here, no matter what tank size. ;)

Like I said, Tunnster won't notice a donut tanks short comings.

That being flow limit of it not being multi-hole?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 May 2014, 15:00:26
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 14:21:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2014, 14:12:27
Tunnie, you'll get twice the range of anyone here, no matter what tank size. ;)

Like I said, Tunnster won't notice a donut tanks short comings.

That being flow limit of it not being multi-hole?

Yep, only happens over half throttle, and with a bit if corner speed, ime. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:09:00
The most expensive LPG I've seen recently is 75.9p, and that's not motorway. Given the cheapest around here is 71.9p (BP Brakkers), don't get hung up on prices being more expensive than you used to get on the M40 ;)

Had you have LPG'd it when first discussed, it would have already paid for itself.

Or get a shitbox Zafira... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 15:19:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:09:00
The most expensive LPG I've seen recently is 75.9p, and that's not motorway. Given the cheapest around here is 71.9p (BP Brakkers), don't get hung up on prices being more expensive than you used to get on the M40 ;)

Had you have LPG'd it when first discussed, it would have already paid for itself.

Or get a shitbox Zafira... ;)

It's miles are too low, I think even if I LPG'd it when I first got it, still maybe now just about to pay it off.

I'd estimate close to £1k all in to convert, £350 odd for front end, £400 for rear? Then always a fair amount of little bits here and there, odds and sods needed. Fuel there and back in coverting, have to be done in Brackley.

Payments in curry and beer tokens for any services rendered, doubt I'd see change of much of from 4 figures.

Just been doing some numbers on spreadsheet, looking at miles covered to work. Taking workings days, minus holidays, work from home, ect, then throw in using the bike. It's looking around 16 months easy to pay it back.

I guess if I LPG'd it this summer, if it had to switch to commuting be a lot easier. Have to be a donut tank job though.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 15:20:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:09:00
Or get a shitbox Zafira... ;)

For the cost of LPG'ing the 3.2, I could get one, which would probably do same MPG.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:23:38
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 15:20:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:09:00
Or get a shitbox Zafira... ;)

For the cost of LPG'ing the 3.2, I could get one, which would probably do same MPG.  ;D
I can tell you which is the most comfortable, the quickest, the most relaxing and the most fun. As a clue, it ain't the Zaffy!

But my needs are not the same as yours.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:25:27
Oh, and the MPGs for the Zaffy since I've owned it are (for each tank):

35.66
40.50
34.83
36.65

So even I get better ppm economy from a bloody great 3.2 auto Omega than a shitbox 2.0DTi Zaffy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 15:27:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:23:38
Quote from: tunnie on 20 May 2014, 15:20:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 15:09:00
Or get a shitbox Zafira... ;)

For the cost of LPG'ing the 3.2, I could get one, which would probably do same MPG.  ;D
I can tell you which is the most comfortable, the quickest, the most relaxing and the most fun. As a clue, it ain't the Zaffy!

But my needs are not the same as yours.

I would not be the main driver, maybe I should stop linking myself to car number 2 and me liking it  ::)

Recent trip to Ireland, when I had this....

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-02-21%2011.25.53.jpg)

MrsT said, "Ooo, this car is nice"  ::)

So I think the Elite is a bit lost on her to be honest  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2014, 17:33:45
Polished a spare set of HIDS

Before
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050375_zps1a288384.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050375_zps1a288384.jpg.html)

After. Not too bad

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050374_zps3aac1525.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050374_zps3aac1525.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050373_zpsfcd52f08.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050373_zpsfcd52f08.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2014, 18:53:27
Liberated a HBV and associated plumbing from an Omega at the local scrappy in readiness for the forthcoming assault on my coolant leak!  :y  I don't intend to use the HBV as mine is fairly new and it was really the pipes I was after, but as there was no signs of leakage I thought I'd have it anyway!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 May 2014, 20:25:29
Always worth having an emergency spare
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 May 2014, 21:57:36
Quote from: RobG on 20 May 2014, 17:33:45
Polished a spare set of HIDS

Before
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050375_zps1a288384.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050375_zps1a288384.jpg.html)

After. Not too bad

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050374_zps3aac1525.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050374_zps3aac1525.jpg.html)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1050373_zpsfcd52f08.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1050373_zpsfcd52f08.jpg.html)

what did you use? G3 or the scotch 3m kit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 21 May 2014, 10:58:52
Quote
what did you use? G3 or the scotch 3m kit.
Neither ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bikerdon on 21 May 2014, 18:39:00
Got the new Boge front struts and new strut top bearings fitted today, damping was almost non existent on the nearside strut and old top bearings both sides were pitted and rough. Overhauled the front calipers while I was at it, bottom slider pins were all but dry of grease, all sorted now. Next stop, full geo set up I guess.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 May 2014, 20:48:40
Quote from: RobG on 21 May 2014, 10:58:52
Quote
what did you use? G3 or the scotch 3m kit.
Neither ;D ;)
go on give us a clue :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 21 May 2014, 21:32:56
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 May 2014, 20:48:40
Quote from: RobG on 21 May 2014, 10:58:52
Quote
what did you use? G3 or the scotch 3m kit.
Neither ;D ;)
go on give us a clue :)
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSI6kNo4BQ-sn6mhE1lvn9xrSRvpWicllkFId6MWvHxkcx36pON)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 May 2014, 13:08:57
Having a new central locking motor fitted today in the 2.2 estate..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 22 May 2014, 18:08:35
Replaced the old knackered driving lights on the truck,they now work lol .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 May 2014, 18:31:20
Remind me...

Where does this go again :-\

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140522_182242_zpsz5k8kqxm.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 22 May 2014, 18:33:38
No idea ,i know it shouldnt be there at that angle,just hide it somewhere before somebody notices it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Crazydad on 22 May 2014, 18:38:50
i tried to fit a wire to the reversing light and blew the fuse to the auto gearbox :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 22 May 2014, 19:25:47
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 May 2014, 18:31:20
Remind me...

Where does this go again :-\

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140522_182242_zpsz5k8kqxm.jpg)
To the scrapyard. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 May 2014, 20:04:39
Another VX 'remanufactured' alternator fitted by VX as the one purchased from them in October no worky anymore....

New one has an ABS / Plastic pulley so time will tell.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 May 2014, 22:47:04
Quote from: The Mad mechanic on 22 May 2014, 18:33:38
No idea ,i know it shouldnt be there at that angle,just hide it somewhere before somebody notices it  ;D
Stashed it in the boot :y

Should be quieter there :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 May 2014, 22:18:25
finished the first phase for clit.. inlet manifold and runners changed.. custom manifold  difference 17 hp 12 nm ..  later added f4r (2 litre) throttle (5 hp)

and despite the theories the low down torque didnt decrease a bit and max torque come at 2900 rpm instead of 4k ???

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/emmemanifoldu_zpsc0beabe1.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 23 May 2014, 22:45:27
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Yeah but who tf wants   Er .... to be constantly late all the time. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:51:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 May 2014, 22:45:27
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Yeah but who tf wants   Er .... to be constantly late all the time. ::) ;D

It's knowing the back routes, not the horses you have under the bonnet. :)

Actually this has compounded for me to not LPG the 3.2, I think I could get 20 maybe 21mpg tops on LPG, more like 19 I think though, given a lot of my runs is stop start.

20mpg on gas, is around 37mpg in diesel costs, so yourself/TB with 16mpg on gas, gets around 30mpg cost on the wallet for diesel? Might as well get a 3.0d which does more to the gallon and is quicker  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 00:32:44
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?

By arriving late. A lot ;D

Honestly Tunnie, get rid of the poxy thing .  Or at least look after it. One or the other ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2014, 00:35:58
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:51:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 May 2014, 22:45:27
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Yeah but who tf wants   Er .... to be constantly late all the time. ::) ;D

It's knowing the back routes, not the horses you have under the bonnet. :)

Actually this has compounded for me to not LPG the 3.2, I think I could get 20 maybe 21mpg tops on LPG, more like 19 I think though, given a lot of my runs is stop start.

20mpg on gas, is around 37mpg in diesel costs, so yourself/TB with 16mpg on gas, gets around 30mpg cost on the wallet for diesel? Might as well get a 3.0d which does more to the gallon and is quicker smells and sounds like a skeleton masturbating in a biscuit tin  :D

Fixed that for you. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 00:59:51
;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 24 May 2014, 07:42:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2014, 00:35:58
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:51:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 May 2014, 22:45:27
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Yeah but who tf wants   Er .... to be constantly late all the time. ::) ;D

It's knowing the back routes, not the horses you have under the bonnet. :)

Actually this has compounded for me to not LPG the 3.2, I think I could get 20 maybe 21mpg tops on LPG, more like 19 I think though, given a lot of my runs is stop start.

20mpg on gas, is around 37mpg in diesel costs, so yourself/TB with 16mpg on gas, gets around 30mpg cost on the wallet for diesel? Might as well get a 3.0d which does more to the gallon and is quicker smells and sounds like a skeleton masturbating in a biscuit tin  :D

Fixed that for you. :y

Nice one ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 10:07:31
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?

Yours an auto?

I just drive normally, MrsT tells me often to slow down  :o

I have seen 28 average over a tank, Wales and back. Cruise set at 80 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 10:11:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 00:32:44
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?

By arriving late. A lot ;D

Honestly Tunnie, get rid of the poxy thing .  Or at least look after it. One or the other ::)

Everything I look at is vastly more expensive to run.

What else averages 50mpg and is cheap as chips to fix and is comfy and silent on a cruise?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 10:19:33
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 10:11:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 00:32:44
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?

By arriving late. A lot ;D

Honestly Tunnie, get rid of the poxy thing .  Or at least look after it. One or the other ::)

Everything I look at is vastly more expensive to run.

What else averages 50mpg and is cheap as chips to fix and is comfy and silent on a cruise?

Fair do's. But at least clean it, no?  If its that important to you.


Obviously anything that replaces it will cost money of some sort. So why buy the 3.2 and not use it?

Me finks Tunnie is confuddled. :-\


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 24 May 2014, 13:06:29
Well I now have a set of refurbed wishbones in the garage with poly fronts and Febi Bilstein rears with Lemforder ball joints all mounted on a pair of Vauxhall wishbones off the MV6 and if this rain stops for another 30 mins I am going to fit them on the DTi estate and check the steering idler again. :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 13:27:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 10:19:33
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 10:11:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 00:32:44
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?

By arriving late. A lot ;D

Honestly Tunnie, get rid of the poxy thing .  Or at least look after it. One or the other ::)

Everything I look at is vastly more expensive to run.

What else averages 50mpg and is cheap as chips to fix and is comfy and silent on a cruise?

Fair do's. But at least clean it, no?  If its that important to you.


Obviously anything that replaces it will cost money of some sort. So why buy the 3.2 and not use it?

Me finks Tunnie is confuddled. :-\

2.2 did get a clean and a hoover, looking good again  :y

3.2 is the 'spare' and for MrsT and her needs  :)

Tbh, the cost and it's unbelievable bodywork was reason to buy. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 24 May 2014, 15:47:25
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 13:27:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 10:19:33
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 10:11:45
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 00:32:44
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?

By arriving late. A lot ;D

Honestly Tunnie, get rid of the poxy thing .  Or at least look after it. One or the other ::)

Everything I look at is vastly more expensive to run.

What else averages 50mpg and is cheap as chips to fix and is comfy and silent on a cruise?

Fair do's. But at least clean it, no?  If its that important to you.


Obviously anything that replaces it will cost money of some sort. So why buy the 3.2 and not use it?

Me finks Tunnie is confuddled. :-\

2.2 did get a clean and a hoover, looking good again  :y

3.2 is the 'spare' and for MrsT and her needs  :)

Tbh, the cost and it's unbelievable bodywork was reason to buy.
Mrs T?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 16:54:49
Yeah  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 24 May 2014, 17:32:38
Quote from: joff on 24 May 2014, 13:06:29
Well I now have a set of refurbed wishbones in the garage with poly fronts and Febi Bilstein rears with Lemforder ball joints all mounted on a pair of Vauxhall wishbones off the MV6 and if this rain stops for another 30 mins I am going to fit them on the DTi estate and check the steering idler again. :o :o



One side done, just over the hour for one out and one in. Drivers side tomorrow :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 May 2014, 17:56:48
Four new tyres on Mrs VXL's Alhambra. Thought we'd give Accelera Alpha's a try, obviously being an MPV it has to have reinforced (XL) ones - was impressed with the rim protection on them, mind you, it's a little too late for the kerbed alloys  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 24 May 2014, 20:35:07
and heat shield
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/isikalkani_zps4ac48499.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 20:47:34
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 10:07:31
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 24 May 2014, 00:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2014, 22:41:18
Tanked the 2.2 up on LPG, done the mpg figures, slap in face moment how damn cheap my 2.2 is to run.

24mpg on gas, at 0.69p litre. ~12.5p a mile running cost. I never get less than 24 over a tank, unless 100% city work.

To get same cost per mile from a diesel @ £1.34 ltr, I would need to average 47mpg. So to average 47 over a tank from diesel would be tough, as big chunk of my commute is stop start.

Add in bloody cheap servicing, even if I fix aircon (condensor+compressor), replace the clutch and HG, it's still cheap to run  ;D

Could not have put it any better myself  8) :y although my 12 month rolling calculated average MPG (LPG & Petol) is only 20. My Pence Per Litre is only 82p though. Love that when i see it

How are you getting 24 ?

Yours an auto?

I just drive normally, MrsT tells me often to slow down  :o

I have seen 28 average over a tank, Wales and back. Cruise set at 80 :)

Yep Auto - ah well still cant complain does pushing 30 on a cruise which is really good when running on LPG
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:20:46
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2014, 10:07:31
MrsT tells me often to slow down  :o
Jesus wept :o, how does she cope with normal people driving ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 May 2014, 21:24:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Diesel spillage :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 May 2014, 21:25:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\

Clean undies for TB
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:30:45
Quote from: Taxi Al on 24 May 2014, 21:24:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Diesel spillage :-\
Being an (ex :() biker, I'm always on the lookout, didn't see any beforehand  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 24 May 2014, 21:30:59
Quote from: Taxi Al on 24 May 2014, 21:24:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Diesel spillage :-\




agreed..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:32:19
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 May 2014, 21:25:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\

Clean undies for TB
It was only a yard or 2 it stepped out by, all gathered up without too much drama, as nothing in the adjacent lane, luckily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 24 May 2014, 21:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Shite in the wet. Tell Kevin.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:52:10
Quote from: STEMO on 24 May 2014, 21:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Shite in the wet. Tell Kevin.
That one never is shite, and usually only misbehaves when provoked...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2014, 22:01:36
Quote from: STEMO on 24 May 2014, 21:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Shite in the wet. Tell Kevin.
My back end was absolutely planted today, as it always is. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 May 2014, 22:19:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2014, 22:01:36
Quote from: STEMO on 24 May 2014, 21:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Shite in the wet. Tell Kevin.
My back end was absolutely planted today, as it always is. :y
Sofa or armchair :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2014, 22:37:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 24 May 2014, 22:19:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2014, 22:01:36
Quote from: STEMO on 24 May 2014, 21:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Shite in the wet. Tell Kevin.
My back end was absolutely planted today, as it always is. :y
Sofa or armchair :-\

 :o

Well, actually, it wasted quite a bit of time sat in a chair at Barclays while the attendant tried to work out why their computer system didn't like me. >:(

It also spent a few hours sitting at the driver's seat of a vehicle with a 502ci engine - which doesn't drive the wheels, sadly. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 May 2014, 22:58:01
Quote from: STEMO on 24 May 2014, 21:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2014, 21:23:22
The Silver Bullet had a most out-of-character bit of slippage around a roundabout earlier. I know it was wet, but most unusual. Front and back let go at the same time  :-\
Shite in the wet. Tell Kevin.

FFS.  ....NUUUUUURSE ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 May 2014, 15:18:09
Quote from: joff on 24 May 2014, 17:32:38
Quote from: joff on 24 May 2014, 13:06:29
Well I now have a set of refurbed wishbones in the garage with poly fronts and Febi Bilstein rears with Lemforder ball joints all mounted on a pair of Vauxhall wishbones off the MV6 and if this rain stops for another 30 mins I am going to fit them on the DTi estate and check the steering idler again. :o :o



One side done, just over the hour for one out and one in. Drivers side tomorrow :D




Well that's both wishbones with poly bushes and new rears and ball joints and the old girl is a lot better to drive now, just need a full wheel setup done now and she is back 100% and also two new tyres
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 May 2014, 17:58:55
Fitted Pedders heavy duty monaro top mounts and bearing, from monkfish performance.

Not quite the same moulding regarding height by about 4mm or so, or it could be the old ones have collapsed by comparison.

Ride is much improved. Less tram lining too. Although that could be because I couldn't be bothered to set the camber "exactly" as it was before, (it's got slightly less camber now) as the tyres are buggered anyway, and intend set up next week.

Visually now, there is ZERO gap between the top mounts big washer and the strut mount housing thingy in the wing. So the front ride height is higher by that amount, looking at the wheel arch gap to tyre.

The ride though, is much less harsh than it was. I was getting to the stage where I wasn't enjoying driving it before the work.

See how they settle in with the full weight of the car on them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 May 2014, 22:53:05
Be interesting to see how you get on with them... at some point I'll need to do mine :y

Re your brake conundrum, need to have a drive of mine sooner rather than later, as it occured to me earlier that the last three times, I've been driving summat else ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 May 2014, 22:57:59
Clutch all fitted, bled readily enough with a little help from Mr Ezebleed 8)

Only managed to drop the spring clip once ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 May 2014, 23:25:15
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 May 2014, 22:53:05
Be interesting to see how you get on with them... at some point I'll need to do mine :y

Re your brake conundrum, need to have a drive of mine sooner rather than later, as it occured to me earlier that the last three times, I've been driving summat else ;D

Yes I haven't seen you in an omega for....  Quite some time. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 May 2014, 23:34:18
Cue impromptu curry tomorrow?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 May 2014, 23:35:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 May 2014, 23:34:18
Cue impromptu curry tomorrow?

Rude not to. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 May 2014, 17:52:22
Washed them with my new snow foam lance (which is less impressive than I'd hoped), drained the coolant on the Omega again and .. then it rained.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2014, 19:35:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 May 2014, 17:52:22
Washed them with my new snow foam lance (which is less impressive than I'd hoped), drained the coolant on the Omega again and .. then it rained.
Hmm, any picks? My freebie foamer thingie that came with the karcher does a reasonable job of foaming the car, but isn't a proper foamer.

If the real ones aren't much better, I'll stick to the one they gave me :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 26 May 2014, 20:19:27
On trying to fill up with fuel, discovered the Zafira Fuel Flap locking solenoid has broken.
Under a years service from a new one, So guess that will be an attempt at a warranty claim.

Drove off without fuel,   2 mins at my destination and it is open and disabled ready to fill up on my way home.

Always sommat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 26 May 2014, 21:17:06
NOWT  >:(

Lovely sunny day up north, could have finished my carbon fibre-ing of door panels and a couple of other things but no. Spent all afternoon ferrying swmbo around to find her a new car.

Might as well have been a dress, wrong colour this, wrong colour that, to old, to new, looks cheap. 5 hours later and still no decision so then off to Nando's with the kids, something out of it in the end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 May 2014, 21:19:33
Hoovered three cars  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 May 2014, 21:20:44
Watched it get rained on. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2014, 21:21:18
Nothing to the cars, as phishing down all day.  I did noticed I'd parked the Bullet so close to TBE that there isn't room for a Rizla :o

I did a double take, checked they weren't touching :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 26 May 2014, 22:30:06
Boat maintenance today, ready for a good bottom scrub in the morning  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 May 2014, 00:02:57
Drove it to the curry house, hit a wall, re fuelled it, and drove home. In the rain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 May 2014, 00:21:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 May 2014, 00:02:57
Drove it to the curry house, hit a wall, re fuelled it, and drove home. In the rain.
Whowhathowwhy :o

Much the same, less the wall...

Very pleasant it was too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 May 2014, 00:25:42
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 May 2014, 00:21:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 May 2014, 00:02:57
Drove it to the curry house, hit a wall, re fuelled it, and drove home. In the rain.
Whowhathowwhy :o

Much the same, less the wall...

Very pleasant it was too :y

A food wall. ;) not a brick wall. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 May 2014, 00:27:47
Ah yes ::) don't mind me...

Geoff is in full agreement, btw :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 May 2014, 08:51:18
Drove the M3 to work.. noticed that my weird 'hammering' (like a tiny jackhammer) noise & vibration is intermittently back at idle when in neutral.

Did a Google search and found this: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=464556

tl;dr: Noise is probably clutch pivot, which means box off to replace. FFS.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 27 May 2014, 20:14:14
Replaced the zafira fuel flap lock solenoid, and the old one is under warranty so vauxhall can have it back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:15:03
well-were do I start----front arms and tyres all round and repair one rear arch and straight through another mot-not bad only 15000 miles since last mot :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 May 2014, 22:17:29
Nice job 8)

But you really should get out more ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:35:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 May 2014, 22:17:29
Nice job 8)

But you really should get out more ;D
I do have 2 other cars to use as well-that 15k is just work mainly :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 May 2014, 22:39:38
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:15:03
well-were do I start----front arms and tyres all round and repair one rear arch and straight through another mot-not bad only 15000 miles since last mot :D

Well done , V8 transplant soon  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:41:33
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:39:38
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:15:03
well-were do I start----front arms and tyres all round and repair one rear arch and straight through another mot-not bad only 15000 miles since last mot :D

Well done , V8 transplant soon  :y
engine and box ready--need rear axle :-\ looking for volvo one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 May 2014, 22:43:58
Nothing, it,s been hissing down all bloody day. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 May 2014, 22:45:06
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:41:33
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:39:38
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:15:03
well-were do I start----front arms and tyres all round and repair one rear arch and straight through another mot-not bad only 15000 miles since last mot :D

Well done , V8 transplant soon  :y
engine and box ready--need rear axle :-\ looking for volvo one

Heavy duty then  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:47:44
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:45:06
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:41:33
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:39:38
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:15:03
well-were do I start----front arms and tyres all round and repair one rear arch and straight through another mot-not bad only 15000 miles since last mot :D

Well done , V8 transplant soon  :y
engine and box ready--need rear axle :-\ looking for volvo one

Heavy duty then  :o
take 350ci v8 no sweat :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 27 May 2014, 22:48:57
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:47:44
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:45:06
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:41:33
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:39:38
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:15:03
well-were do I start----front arms and tyres all round and repair one rear arch and straight through another mot-not bad only 15000 miles since last mot :D

Well done , V8 transplant soon  :y
engine and box ready--need rear axle :-\ looking for volvo one

Heavy duty then  :o
take 350ci v8 no sweat :y

Going to need some heavy duty rubber as well  :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:52:42
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:48:57
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:47:44
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:45:06
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:41:33
Quote from: Emd on 27 May 2014, 22:39:38
Quote from: symes on 27 May 2014, 22:15:03
well-were do I start----front arms and tyres all round and repair one rear arch and straight through another mot-not bad only 15000 miles since last mot :D

Well done , V8 transplant soon  :y
engine and box ready--need rear axle :-\ looking for volvo one

Heavy duty then  :o
take 350ci v8 no sweat :y

Going to need some heavy duty rubber as well  :( ;D
it goes on and on £££££s
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 28 May 2014, 10:03:36
Daily commute to Hammersmith. M1, A406, A40. 90 mile round trip.

 :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 May 2014, 16:04:13
Followed another silver Omega  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2014, 18:12:55
Quote from: Emd on 28 May 2014, 16:04:13
Followed another silver Omega  ::)
Did it look like it was in a hurry, and have the wheelbarrow attachments?

I did fly past a dwardling red PFL MV6 earlier....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tall Paul on 28 May 2014, 20:01:03
Completed a coolant flush and change. I followed the guides and I'm pleased I can see nice red stuff in the header tank  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2014, 20:54:34
Feed the Bullet's crazy coolant appetite.

Yesterday, tinkled about with TBE, and at last sorted out a local's member's Signum NCDC, after a certain piece of shite code reader had made a mess of coding the radio.

Monday, enabled cruise for young Mr Wyatt.

This weekend, pull out finger and get an MP3 input on that NCDC in TBE  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 21:39:30
Replaced the key fob case. Again.

This one hasn't got the led showing. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2014, 21:48:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 21:39:30
Replaced the key fob case. Again.

This one hasn't got the led showing. :(
Cheapy egay shite one? If so, do you find the rubber is too hard?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 21:50:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2014, 21:48:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 21:39:30
Replaced the key fob case. Again.

This one hasn't got the led showing. :(
Cheapy egay shite one? If so, do you find the rubber is too hard?

Yes, way too hard. I very nearly didn't have the strength in my fingers to snap it together either. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 28 May 2014, 22:00:46
I bought genuine one year or two back, still good  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 May 2014, 22:08:02
Quote from: tunnie on 28 May 2014, 22:00:46
I bought genuine one year or two back, still good  :y
Don't suppose you can recall how much it was (presumably just the 3 button fob case and button pad?)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2014, 22:09:47
Last pair I bought were a fiver or so iirc :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 May 2014, 22:11:18
Quote from: Taxi Al on 28 May 2014, 22:09:47
Last pair I bought were a fiver or so iirc :y
Genuine GM?

Would you be able to find the part number?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 22:14:01
I bought one for my old 2.5 cdx years ago. Complete fob was £35 iirc. But only need the case, obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2014, 22:23:06
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 May 2014, 22:11:18
Quote from: Taxi Al on 28 May 2014, 22:09:47
Last pair I bought were a fiver or so iirc :y
Genuine GM?

Would you be able to find the part number?
Had a rummage through my ebay history, different link but same seller...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-FRONTERA-B-KEY-FOB-BUTTON-COVER-GENUINE-NEW-95-02-/151224585900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2335b00eac

Not many three button ones, but these people might be able to sort you them :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 May 2014, 22:24:59
Put some air in the tyres of the rattly M3..

Topped up the water on the Omega and stuck another dishwasher tablet in there.  Wonder if the oil will ever stop coming out.. ;D

Also googled the book time for a clutch change on the SMG-II M3 - 16 hours! :o :o One DIYer said it took him 40 hours..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2014, 22:26:32
Two words...

Sell it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 May 2014, 22:35:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2014, 18:12:55
Quote from: Emd on 28 May 2014, 16:04:13
Followed another silver Omega  ::)
Did it look like it was in a hurry, and have the wheelbarrow attachments?

I did fly past a dwardling red PFL MV6 earlier....

No i would have spotted that a mile off  ;D Bog standard silver one , and mine is gold and up on ramps  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 28 May 2014, 22:49:38
Decided to break it up :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 23:00:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 May 2014, 22:24:59
Put some air in the tyres of the rattly M3..

Topped up the water on the Omega and stuck another dishwasher tablet in there.  Wonder if the oil will ever stop coming out.. ;D

Also googled the book time for a clutch change on the SMG-II M3 - 16 hours! :o :o One DIYer said it took him 40 hours..

Ring Richard
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 07:37:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 23:00:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 May 2014, 22:24:59
Put some air in the tyres of the rattly M3..

Topped up the water on the Omega and stuck another dishwasher tablet in there.  Wonder if the oil will ever stop coming out.. ;D

Also googled the book time for a clutch change on the SMG-II M3 - 16 hours! :o :o One DIYer said it took him 40 hours..

Ring Richard

I did... "Can't do gearboxes or clutches" was the answer, though he did point me to an indy garage in Maidenhead they're not a BMW specialist, and there's a bunch of SMG-specific computer wizardry that requires the BMW diagnostics to do after the clutch change.  I do know another M-specialist though, so I need to call them today.

[edit] Actually I take that back, they are a BMW specialist, according to the sign on their building (ah, streetview!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 May 2014, 09:21:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 07:37:42
I did... "Can't do gearboxes or clutches" was the answer, though he did point me to an indy garage in Maidenhead they're not a BMW specialist, and there's a bunch of SMG-specific computer wizardry that requires the BMW diagnostics to do after the clutch change.  I do know another M-specialist though, so I need to call them today.

[edit] Actually I take that back, they are a BMW specialist, according to the sign on their building (ah, streetview!)

Yeah, sell it. :y If you can't change a simple wear item without wizardry, it smells of German engineering at its' best worst, and you don't want to get involved in that.  :( Trust me, I get involved with it as a job.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 09:44:53
 ;D Indeed! Ok, it's not massive wizardry - you have to teach it the clutch bite point which I have the gear to do.. but the concept scares off a lot of indies.

In fact, the one I was referred to by Chris' friend Richard did that air sucking thing just now and suggested I better bring it down as they've never done an SMG, so have no idea what's under the car.

CPC up in Amersham, however, have done plenty .. although I can't get a price until he's finished dropping his kids off at school ;D He'll probably tell me to convert it to manual and be done with the electronics, mind!


If I could physically fit in a '7' I'd be tempted to chop the M3 in for one and keep the 7 it as a purely fun/track/sunny commute car. (I put '7' in quotes of course as I couldn't afford an actual Lotus 7 ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 May 2014, 09:48:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 09:44:53
If I could physically fit in a '7' I'd be tempted to chop the M3 in for one and keep the 7 it as a purely fun/track/sunny commute car. (I put '7' in quotes of course as I couldn't afford an actual Lotus 7 ;D)

What you need is a Cobr...a'll get my coat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 May 2014, 09:57:08
Eeekkk, Sequential manual gearboxes, Andy B will love those!  ;D  ;D ;D :y

I thought BMW had moved over to the dual clutch Getrag setups? (which VW for some reason claim as thier own under the name DSG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 10:17:27
They did - but not until the E9x M3 .. and I can't afford one of those ;) The E46 is basically the same as the E36 in that it's a single clutch manual box (still Getrag, but the same box as the manual car) with hydraulic actuators and a gear position sensor in place of the shift lever.

Mechanically it's not really that complex .. there's just a laundry list of stuff to remove before you can drop the tail of the engine down and slide the box off (exhaust, driveshaft, intake manifold, cooling fan, etc).

Although having done the intake manifold (took the best part of a day the first time out) I reckon I could do that part in a couple of hours, now.

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 May 2014, 09:48:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 09:44:53
If I could physically fit in a '7' I'd be tempted to chop the M3 in for one and keep the 7 it as a purely fun/track/sunny commute car. (I put '7' in quotes of course as I couldn't afford an actual Lotus 7 ;D)

What you need is a Cobr...a'll get my coat.

I don't know what you mean..  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 11:57:29
Bits of this conversation seem remarkably familiar... eh Aaron ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 12:01:43
Yeah .. every other week when something drops off the M3..

Or every week if you include when something drops off the Omega.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 12:10:41
Ah yes, but dishwasher tablets are cheaper than BMW bits, and easier to fit too ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 12:12:01
I don't know - one got stuck to my fingers last night as I tried to get it in the header tank.. ;D

Incidentally I have a new rad & sensors turning up tomorrow (hopefully), so there should be slightly less clag in the system after that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 12:17:07
Sounds like you're getting there :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 29 May 2014, 13:00:45
Got new exhaust. Realised I am 20 miles away from the majority of my tools. Put car on ramps. Looked at state of exhaust fittings, and the fact I have no oxy torch, grinder or drill with me. Put car back on ground. Had dinner.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 May 2014, 14:18:01
Passed MOT with no advisories!  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 14:19:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 May 2014, 14:18:01
Passed MOT with no advisories!  :y :y :y
Nice one :y Not even an advisory for the fence panels?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 29 May 2014, 14:25:04
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 May 2014, 14:19:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 May 2014, 14:18:01
Passed MOT with no advisories!  :y :y :y
Nice one :y Not even an advisory for the fence panels?

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 May 2014, 14:26:08
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 May 2014, 14:19:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 May 2014, 14:18:01
Passed MOT with no advisories!  :y :y :y
Nice one :y Not even an advisory for the fence panels?

No they're used to that sort of thing round here!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 14:35:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 May 2014, 14:26:08
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 May 2014, 14:19:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 May 2014, 14:18:01
Passed MOT with no advisories!  :y :y :y
Nice one :y Not even an advisory for the fence panels?

No they're used to that sort of thing round here!  :P  ;D
Doh... of course thgey are ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 29 May 2014, 15:36:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 May 2014, 22:24:59
Put some air in the tyres of the rattly M3..

Topped up the water on the Omega and stuck another dishwasher tablet in there.  Wonder if the oil will ever stop coming out.. ;D

Also googled the book time for a clutch change on the SMG-II M3 - 16 hours! :o :o One DIYer said it took him 40 hours..

Rhymes with clucking bell :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 19:38:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 May 2014, 22:08:02
Quote from: tunnie on 28 May 2014, 22:00:46
I bought genuine one year or two back, still good  :y
Don't suppose you can recall how much it was (presumably just the 3 button fob case and button pad?)
The 3 button fob for alarmed cars is around £30+VAT on trade. I seem to recall the 3 button fob for non alarmed cars is more expensive.

As a warning for all, try to replace the switches before you shag the underside of the rubbers, as once they are knackered, nothing will save the rubbers, and they will start to split.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 19:39:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 21:50:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2014, 21:48:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 21:39:30
Replaced the key fob case. Again.

This one hasn't got the led showing. :(
Cheapy egay shite one? If so, do you find the rubber is too hard?

Yes, way too hard. I very nearly didn't have the strength in my fingers to snap it together either. :(
Yeah, yet to see a decent one, other than genuine, and that means buying the whole fob :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 19:42:41
Cocking hell. Noticed the front tyres on the front of the Bullet are as shagged as a shagged thing. Outside edge again.

Even in this weather, its still shit to a blanket.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 May 2014, 20:12:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 19:42:41
Cocking hell. Noticed the front tyres on the front of the Bullet are as shagged as a shagged thing. Outside edge again.

Even in this weather, its still shit to a blanket.

Wonders...is TB getting hacked off replacing tyres every 10k odd...?


Awaits answer.... "Of course not, stupid boy Pike" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 20:14:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 May 2014, 20:12:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 19:42:41
Cocking hell. Noticed the front tyres on the front of the Bullet are as shagged as a shagged thing. Outside edge again.

Even in this weather, its still shit to a blanket.

Wonders...is TB getting hacked off replacing tyres every 10k odd...?


Awaits answer.... "Of course not, stupid boy Pike" ;D
I'll dig out how long these have lasted. Its currently on 216k. Or is it 218k. Phising down, can't be arsed to check ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 20:17:01
Mileage (at last refuelling) is on my phone, pillock!

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2014, 20:19:36
Mileage now 216600. And just looked up when they were fitted. Time for a poll methinks  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 21:45:10
Fitted new exhaust... not entirely happy with the back box position, but it seems to be air tight. Pipes not quite as accurate as a genuine one, but about half the price, so not unreasonable  :y

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271504298783
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 29 May 2014, 21:49:59
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 May 2014, 21:45:10
Fitted new exhaust... not entirely happy with the back box position, but it seems to be air tight. Pipes not quite as accurate as a genuine one, but about half the price, so not unreasonable  :y

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271504298783

Can't argue with the word "AUSPUFF" either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 May 2014, 14:52:40
Got in the Omega to give it a gentle run to circulate the dishwasher tablet ..

Click, whub, clicky clicky dead battery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 May 2014, 14:55:28
Re positioned back box, now sits squarely in its place. Tail pipes are a touch short, but are at least central :y

And washed both of them... apparently the Mercedes is white, rather than creamy grey :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 May 2014, 20:41:44
Big Blue got a new HBV, Airfilter (with new airrbox screws)
Fixed a HID Sensor
Wash & Wax

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 May 2014, 21:06:14
Stuck the Omega battery on charge .. although at 10.8V it doesn't look too promising ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 May 2014, 14:38:06
Battery charged.  Thought I'd use the Omega to nip to Wickes for some central heating cleaner & inhibitor.

Good news: Battery started the car twice.

Bad news: It's probably still goosed.

Good news: All three fans now work magically by themselves

Bad news: With all three running it still nearly hit the red mark..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 May 2014, 15:45:35
See, it's not all bad news ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 31 May 2014, 15:54:22
Me and Martin inspected the handbrake . One tension
spring was bust and one missing other side  ::) Wonder why
it didn't work  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 May 2014, 21:11:49
Removed the Trafficmaster unit.

Experimented with an MP3 input.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 31 May 2014, 21:18:04
Saab got 2 new rear flexi's and the Omega turned a wheel for the last time ever, feels kind of sad !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 May 2014, 21:22:03
Not my car, but we finished the work on Richard's Capri that we started last week. So it's had RS turbo front brakes, Land Rover master-cylinder, custom braided hoses, single-leaf rear springs complete with all polybushes(including the one for the handbrake rod on the diff cover), axle location kit, stiffener plates for the diff cover, gas rams for the bonnet and an injected Pinto head with FR34 cam. Next job is to fit the EFI once we've tidied up the 2.8i tank and sorted a fuel pump.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Magwheels on 31 May 2014, 21:28:58
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 May 2014, 20:41:44
Big Blue got a new HBV, Airfilter (with new airrbox screws)

May I ask, where did you get the air box screws? As I noticed one missing on mine and was told by Vx parts that they are not available separately.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 May 2014, 22:01:30
Quote from: omegod on 31 May 2014, 21:18:04
Saab got 2 new rear flexi's and the Omega turned a wheel for the last time ever, feels kind of sad !

 :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 31 May 2014, 22:17:38
Busy Busy Day

Went out with swmbo and we bought her a 2011 Corsa SE 1.4 Auto. Nice little car

More carbon fibre wrapping, did the drivers door

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0257.JPG)

Installed my new stereo and the wrapped bits, thanks to Mr Gav for his help with the stereo

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0254.JPG)

Mini me suggested I did thiis bit as well.

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0264.JPG)

Looks OK but would do better with dark light & roof control. Are these available?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin42 on 01 June 2014, 09:58:16
Sorted out the exhaust on the truck,been blowing on joint for the cat and middle box,redone it several times already,but today,i got the big toys out and now it is sealed  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 01 June 2014, 21:02:51
Went to the seaside & got toasted. Holkham Beach then the White Horse in Brancaster Staithe. Excellent oysters.

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 June 2014, 21:04:45
Good choices 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 01 June 2014, 21:07:40
Quote from: Lagondanet on 01 June 2014, 21:02:51
Went to the seaside & got toasted. Holkham Beach then the White Horse in Brancaster Staithe. Excellent oysters.

 ;D
I have never, ever eaten an oyster, and I can't see me ever wanting to. Yuk.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 June 2014, 21:11:23
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 31 May 2014, 22:17:38
Busy Busy Day

Went out with swmbo and we bought her a 2011 Corsa SE 1.4 Auto. Nice little car

More carbon fibre wrapping, did the drivers door

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0257.JPG)

Installed my new stereo and the wrapped bits, thanks to Mr Gav for his help with the stereo

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0254.JPG)

Mini me suggested I did thiis bit as well.

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0264.JPG)

Looks OK but would do better with dark light & roof control. Are these available?

very nice.. i like that 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2014, 21:37:10
Gave the Battlebus an Italian tune up.  Its surprisingly predictable in the twisties, even with crap tyres. I was almost enjoying it  :-X

But it didn't help with the power issues
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 02 June 2014, 02:03:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 01 June 2014, 21:11:23
Quote from: SIR Philbutt on 31 May 2014, 22:17:38
Busy Busy Day

........

very nice.. i like that 8)

Thanks  :y

Did the rear drivers side today

(http://www.butterworths-int.co.uk/Pictures/Ebay/IMG_0268.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: taitinson on 02 June 2014, 13:35:42
Finally replaced the towbar as i bent the last one   :o :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2014, 14:16:38
Ragged the bullet today. Most enjoyable, although think I need to play with pressures.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2014, 13:18:55
(Sounds like) I've broken TBEs drop links. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 June 2014, 13:47:02
Ordered 2 new Michelins for the 2.2  been running on Pirellis which are down to 3mm after 19,000 miles the 2.6 covered 25,000 miles on the Michelins before reaching 3mm ,  and yes I know the legal limit  is 1.6mm but I value mine & my families lives so always change at 3..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 June 2014, 13:58:23
Had the toe set to minus 0.2 both sides, and picked up my non refurbed wheels.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 June 2014, 13:59:11
Ordered two sport maxx rt as well btw
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 June 2014, 17:42:14
Fitted replacement door switch which arrived today, Thanks Rob :y, and now have working mirrors again 8)

Finally replaced my mangled crash bar with a new one I bought before Christmas  :-[

Needs tweaking, but pub beckons...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 03 June 2014, 21:05:54
Ordered a carpass from VX in Luton £31.20.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2014, 16:55:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 June 2014, 13:59:11
Ordered two sport maxx rt as well btw
245/40/18? Or rears?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 June 2014, 18:45:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2014, 16:55:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 June 2014, 13:59:11
Ordered two sport maxx rt as well btw
245/40/18? Or rears?

Yes 245. Fronts
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 June 2014, 22:29:24
After all the work at the weekend, had new gas put into the AC. Nice to have a properly working CC again :y

Also bought 2 new tyres for 1 of the vans, 6 oil filters (needs an oil and filter change tomorrow!) and started thinking about the weekend when I'm training a new employee and meeting with another new recruit :y

Oh... And started pondering how to deal with another (potential) new area ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 June 2014, 23:27:24
With the help of Taxi Al, flushed the radiator another half dozen or so times .. not sure I could recommend the method we used given the likelihood of a serious scald but it was certainly effective at blowing all the brown goo out of the system!

No longer overheats now and when the temperature does creep up in stop/go traffic the fan actually cools it back down again ;D

Only slight hiccup was losing drive briefly when giving it some beans; gearbox dropped into limp and recorded a U2105 - I suspect the plugs by the battery as they've been unplugged recently and got very wet today  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ozzycat on 04 June 2014, 23:54:27
drove it first time in weeks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 June 2014, 00:57:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 June 2014, 23:27:24
With the help of Taxi Al, flushed the radiator another half dozen or so times .. not sure I could recommend the method we used given the likelihood of a serious scald but it was certainly effective at blowing all the brown goo out of the system!

No longer overheats now and when the temperature does creep up in stop/go traffic the fan actually cools it back down again ;D

Only slight hiccup was losing drive briefly when giving it some beans; gearbox dropped into limp and recorded a U2105 - I suspect the plugs by the battery as they've been unplugged recently and got very wet today  :-[
No problem :y I don't recall seeing any water that side of the engine bay though :-X, unless some steam escaped ::)

Another week and I reckon you'll be pretty much done :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 June 2014, 06:09:51
Quote from: ozzycat on 04 June 2014, 23:54:27
drove it first time in weeks

Weeks? Month surely Ozzy? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 June 2014, 15:49:20
Wasted my time going to ATS to change the A/C high pressure valve, Only satisfying thing was I told him to relese any pressure and i'll change it, A load of green stuff blew all over him (and the engine but he wiped every last drop, He'll be glowing in the dark now  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 June 2014, 16:56:29
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 June 2014, 15:49:20
Wasted my time going to ATS to change the A/C high pressure valve, Only satisfying thing was I told him to relese any pressure and i'll change it, A load of green stuff blew all over him (and the engine but he wiped every last drop, He'll be glowing in the dark now  ;D ;D

Isn't that illegal?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 05 June 2014, 17:00:19
Chaved up my omega by tinting rear lights but hasn't really changed much :)

Before

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/9D599BE8-FB08-46B5-A546-8EA56B84113D.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/9D599BE8-FB08-46B5-A546-8EA56B84113D.jpg.html)

After

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/EBA7739E-33CD-4406-8E20-3F3F2989603B.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/EBA7739E-33CD-4406-8E20-3F3F2989603B.jpg.html)

Might go a bit darker with spray not sure yet
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 June 2014, 17:39:33
Ah yes, painting the reflectors black... Always good for a giggle :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 June 2014, 18:25:46
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 June 2014, 16:56:29
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 June 2014, 15:49:20
Wasted my time going to ATS to change the A/C high pressure valve, Only satisfying thing was I told him to relese any pressure and i'll change it, A load of green stuff blew all over him (and the engine but he wiped every last drop, He'll be glowing in the dark now  ;D ;D

Isn't that illegal?

Yeah, 3 points I'm sure ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 05 June 2014, 19:13:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 05 June 2014, 17:39:33
Ah yes, painting the reflectors black... Always good for a giggle :P
I don't care my mot man has no probs with it I have done my last 2 cars like it and he passed them both :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2014, 20:45:53
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 04 June 2014, 18:45:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2014, 16:55:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 June 2014, 13:59:11
Ordered two sport maxx rt as well btw
245/40/18? Or rears?

Yes 245. Fronts
//strokes chin, knowing he's shagged TBE's fronts, and needs to let the moths from his wallet.

Be interested in how well they fit, wrt strut and arch
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 June 2014, 20:48:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2014, 20:45:53
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 04 June 2014, 18:45:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2014, 16:55:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 03 June 2014, 13:59:11
Ordered two sport maxx rt as well btw
245/40/18? Or rears?

Yes 245. Fronts
//strokes chin, knowing he's shagged TBE's fronts, and needs to let the moths from his wallet.

Be interested in how well they fit, wrt strut and arch
Arch liner is the concern, there's loads of room to the strut.

I will be taking an older less worn sc3 to compare profiles before fitting.

...at what point is a tyre owned. Once fitted?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 June 2014, 21:07:00
Belched some more brown water out of the header tank after a run, drained and refilled the system (as much as you can).

Just pretend I also posted this tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after that... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 June 2014, 08:15:57
Me again..

Drove it to work this morning - faultless performance, stable temperature, and got 29.8mpg (on the GID) over a ~15 mile cross country drive which is astounding.

Probably because I spent most of it stuck behind a slow moving motorcycle (no, really!) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 June 2014, 08:25:11
It wasn't Tunnie was it?

Sounds like you've made real progress shifting the muck out of it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 June 2014, 08:33:01
 ;D ;D ;D No, although I do see a couple of "sit up 'n beg" BMWs on my regular commute, this fella was on a 2009 Harley of some description - older version of one of these, I think: http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_GB/home/motorcycles/2014-motorcycles/sportster/super-low-1200t.html (based on the general look and the big plastic 'screen')

But yep, though I don't think I can claim the credit - I have a feeling it's more to do with you coming over and persuading me to just keep flushing it..

Incidentally I'm now very impressed you didn't drop the header cap during the Vesuvius Maneuver; first time I did it the cap disappeared down by the exhaust and popped out under the CAT  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 June 2014, 08:43:06
 :P :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 June 2014, 12:40:39
5th gear for clit is changed with a higher one from a fluence dci..  so will be more economical with the turbo (pffft ;D ;D )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 06 June 2014, 21:09:25
Fitted a drivers door central locking solenoid supplied by (omegod ) cheers matey.......never done one before but found it a nice and easy job and also my central locking now works from the fob....Great... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 June 2014, 15:08:31
Drove it ~120 miles today from here to Tunbridge Wells to collect this:

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2lkyzj8.jpg)

Car was faultless, even when stuck in stop go traffic on the M25 on the way back, and returned just over 30mpg.. hurrah!

Incidentally the welder came with a box of bits: http://i57.tinypic.com/2n71l6c.jpg

Includes what looks to me like two TIG torches and perhaps a spot welding attachment for an arc welder, if anyone can identify them?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 June 2014, 16:00:40
I'd edit but the button isn't there; I'm told the "spot welder" is a carbon rod arc welder.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 June 2014, 19:13:07
Do yourself a favour, and smash the regulator for the disposable cylinders and get yourself a proper one. You'll save a fortune in money and frustration, and manage some decent welding much quicker!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:25:28
Passed mot. :y advisory both front tyres at 2mm :) 2 new ones £100 pair fitted.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 June 2014, 20:30:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:25:28
Passed mot. :y advisory both front tyres at 2mm :) 2 new ones £100 pair fitted.. :y

Honey Goodrides?  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:34:21
Get them fitted Tuesday. :) i don't drive like im on the track,so £100 is plenty, £60 was the cheapest a pair :-\ be interesting to see how they compere to the sc3 they replace..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 June 2014, 21:42:54
Collected and fitted the new exhaust, a job that I hate. Still, it's on now, and the only bit I haven't replaced this year is the driver's side cat.
While I was under there, I finally got around to fitting the new fuel filter I bought 18months ago; another annoyingly fiddly job.
And I reassembled the headlight levelling sensor that I must have  damaged when fitting the new shocks 6 weeks ago. Hopefully that will stop the warning I've been getting ever since.

Now it's time for a beer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2014, 22:52:01
A tank of LPG. Only managed 150 miles from it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 07 June 2014, 23:09:16
Maiden voyage for our new towing vehicle with the caravan:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/Byrons%20rig%202.jpg)

Hate to say it ... but well pleased! :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 June 2014, 00:21:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 June 2014, 20:30:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:25:28
Passed mot. :y advisory both front tyres at 2mm :) 2 new ones £100 pair fitted.. :y

Honey Goodrides?  8)
No wonder he doesn't drive like he's on a track ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2014, 09:21:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 June 2014, 15:08:31
Drove it ~120 miles today from here to Tunbridge Wells to collect this:

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2lkyzj8.jpg)

Car was faultless, even when stuck in stop go traffic on the M25 on the way back, and returned just over 30mpg.. hurrah!

Incidentally the welder came with a box of bits: http://i57.tinypic.com/2n71l6c.jpg

Includes what looks to me like two TIG torches and perhaps a spot welding attachment for an arc welder, if anyone can identify them?

Same as mine, as recommended by Mr. DTM. :y

Seems like we need a welding practice session soon. Whose neighbours are immune to flickering house lights, then? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2014, 10:22:29
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 08 June 2014, 00:21:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 June 2014, 20:30:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:25:28
Passed mot. :y advisory both front tyres at 2mm :) 2 new ones £100 pair fitted.. :y

Honey Goodrides?  8)
No wonder he doesn't drive like he's on a track ;D

No, not all are Boy Racers like you Dr Gix!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 June 2014, 10:38:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 08 June 2014, 10:22:29
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 08 June 2014, 00:21:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 June 2014, 20:30:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:25:28
Passed mot. :y advisory both front tyres at 2mm :) 2 new ones £100 pair fitted.. :y

Honey Goodrides?  8)
No wonder he doesn't drive like he's on a track ;D

No, not all are Boy Racers like you Dr Gix!  :P  ;D

I wouldn't drive like Tunnie with them on. Bloody dangerous.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2014, 10:47:46
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:34:21
Get them fitted Tuesday. :) i don't drive like im on the track,so £100 is plenty, £60 was the cheapest a pair :-\ be interesting to see how they compere to the sc3 they replace..

Dare I ask what brands the £100 pair and £60 pair are?  :-\  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 June 2014, 11:20:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 08 June 2014, 10:47:46
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:34:21
Get them fitted Tuesday. :) i don't drive like im on the track,so £100 is plenty, £60 was the cheapest a pair :-\ be interesting to see how they compere to the sc3 they replace..

Dare I ask what brands the £100 pair and £60 pair are?  :-\  ::)
Not forgetting a possibly slight troll element to the post of course. Replied in kind, naturally. ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2014, 13:53:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2014, 09:21:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 June 2014, 15:08:31
Drove it ~120 miles today from here to Tunbridge Wells to collect this:

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2lkyzj8.jpg)

Car was faultless, even when stuck in stop go traffic on the M25 on the way back, and returned just over 30mpg.. hurrah!

Incidentally the welder came with a box of bits: http://i57.tinypic.com/2n71l6c.jpg

Includes what looks to me like two TIG torches and perhaps a spot welding attachment for an arc welder, if anyone can identify them?

Same as mine, as recommended by Mr. DTM. :y

Seems like we need a welding practice session soon. Whose neighbours are immune to flickering house lights, then? ;)
Wait until I've replaced mine :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 June 2014, 18:58:58
Removed this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140608_173218_zps4z2n0lyh.jpg)

And replaced it with theses...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140608_173228_zpsaqgaosfa.jpg)

Fitted new airline, now have working self leveling again, which in turn meant fixing a busted wire on the rear light sensor...

So that I can now adjust theses properly...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140608_182605_zpsgtfgjigx.jpg)

And while I was at it tweaked the front crash bar to make the bumper fit just so...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140608_182628_zpsijmiieci.jpg)

Just the gearbox and engine mount to replace during the week and it's overdue a service whilst it's up in the air...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 June 2014, 19:33:17
Just taken it for a blast, it now changes gear and direction like it should 8)

Dr Chris should no longer dismiss the manual option as it is now crisper than a tube of Pringles ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 June 2014, 19:36:37
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 08 June 2014, 00:21:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 June 2014, 20:30:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:25:28
Passed mot. :y advisory both front tyres at 2mm :) 2 new ones £100 pair fitted.. :y

Honey Goodrides?  8)
No wonder he doesn't drive like he's on a track ;D

if i were a doctor, and had a green flashing light,i would spend maybe another£10 on tyres :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 June 2014, 19:41:51
Oil and Filter, checked the ATF level and greased the brake pipes on the 2.6  :)

Put the 3.2 battery on a top up charge.

Repaired one of the mounting tabs on a spare MV6 bumper that's destined for the 2.6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 June 2014, 19:46:25
6 hours with plenty of breaks and swearing  :(

Replaced 16  O rings in the cam covers, 3 were missing

Drained a pint of oil from the plug holes

Cleaned all the breathers

Cleaned the egr

Sealed the scuttle

Knackered  :'(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 June 2014, 19:48:27
Quote from: Emd on 08 June 2014, 19:46:25
6 hours with plenty of breaks and swearing  :(

Replaced 16  O rings in the cam covers, 3 were missing

Drained a pint of oil from the plug holes

Cleaned all the breathers

Cleaned the egr

Sealed the scuttle

Knackered  :'(

time for a rest and a cold one...job dun :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 June 2014, 19:50:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 08 June 2014, 19:48:27
Quote from: Emd on 08 June 2014, 19:46:25
6 hours with plenty of breaks and swearing  :(

Replaced 16  O rings in the cam covers, 3 were missing

Drained a pint of oil from the plug holes

Cleaned all the breathers

Cleaned the egr

Sealed the scuttle

Knackered  :'(

time for a rest and a cold one...job dun :y

Just the front barakes to service then off for mot  ;)

Feet and back are killing  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 June 2014, 19:53:35
Quote from: biggriffin on 08 June 2014, 19:36:37
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 08 June 2014, 00:21:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 June 2014, 20:30:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2014, 20:25:28
Passed mot. :y advisory both front tyres at 2mm :) 2 new ones £100 pair fitted.. :y

Honey Goodrides?  8)
No wonder he doesn't drive like he's on a track ;D

if i were a doctor, and had a green flashing light,i would spend maybe another£10 on tyres :)
Green lights are so passé ::)

You need a set of these...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140514_154221_zpsdka5izgi.mp4.html  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 June 2014, 19:54:32
Quote from: Emd on 08 June 2014, 19:46:25
6 hours with plenty of breaks and swearing  :(

Replaced 16  O rings in the cam covers, 3 were missing

Drained a pint of oil from the plug holes

Cleaned all the breathers

Cleaned the egr

Sealed the scuttle

Knackered  :'(
Good days work there :y knackered just reading it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 June 2014, 19:54:36
Quote from: Emd on 08 June 2014, 19:50:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 08 June 2014, 19:48:27
Quote from: Emd on 08 June 2014, 19:46:25
6 hours with plenty of breaks and swearing  :(

Replaced 16  O rings in the cam covers, 3 were missing

Drained a pint of oil from the plug holes

Cleaned all the breathers

Cleaned the egr

Sealed the scuttle

Knackered  :'(

time for a rest and a cold one...job dun :y

Just the front barakes to service then off for mot  ;)

Feet and back are killing  :-[

do you want some of my naproxen 500mg ??? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 June 2014, 19:56:10
Quote
do you want some of my naproxen 500mg ??? :y

No thanks mate , just took a handful of my prescribed  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 June 2014, 19:56:43
Is that Stemo code for Rohypnol ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 June 2014, 19:58:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 June 2014, 19:54:32
Quote from: Emd on 08 June 2014, 19:46:25
6 hours with plenty of breaks and swearing  :(

Replaced 16  O rings in the cam covers, 3 were missing

Drained a pint of oil from the plug holes

Cleaned all the breathers

Cleaned the egr

Sealed the scuttle

Knackered  :'(
Good days work there :y knackered just reading it ;D

Cheers , my heads spinning  :D No more nasty oil smell now and running excellent , hope not to do that job again EVER  ::) ;D

I filled the street with smoke on start up  ;D Soon cleared though ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 June 2014, 20:13:30
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 June 2014, 19:56:43
Is that Stemo code for Rohypnol ::)
keeps that for his Dr friends  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 June 2014, 21:24:23
Quote from: Nick W on 07 June 2014, 19:13:07
Do yourself a favour, and smash the regulator for the disposable cylinders and get yourself a proper one. You'll save a fortune in money and frustration, and manage some decent welding much quicker!

There's already a proper regulator on the full size BOC bottle on the back of the stand ;)

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2014, 09:21:32
Seems like we need a welding practice session soon. Whose neighbours are immune to flickering house lights, then? ;)

I doubt mine would notice - although parking is a bit troublesome now the new folks have moved in at number 8 with ninety millionty cars (ok, three) :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2014, 21:36:47
Could do it here with no problem, I guess. If you promise to bring your big gas bottle. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 June 2014, 21:38:52
I always bring my.. oh, literal gas bottle. Yeah, I could bring that ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 June 2014, 14:26:26
Ooh welding party. Can I play? :)

Two new front Dunlop sport maxx rt fitted

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: badmuver on 09 June 2014, 15:22:57
Near side suspension arm and a new tyre  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 June 2014, 15:24:31
Topped up the oil as the old oil was in the plug wells  ;D Cleaned and greased the front brake pipes .. Going to wash it later when its cooler , first wash in 8 months  :-X

Oh and put some baby oil in the engine compartment to spruce it up (http://www.jwtalk.net/forum/smilies/worship.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2014, 17:02:09
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 14:26:26
Ooh welding party. Can I play? :)

Two new front Dunlop sport maxx rt fitted
And?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2014, 17:03:37
TBE is showing some battlescars, constant speed bumps taking their toll...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 June 2014, 17:17:09
Quote from: badmuver on 09 June 2014, 15:22:57
Near side suspension arm and a new tyre  :P
Pairs?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 June 2014, 17:21:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2014, 17:02:09
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 14:26:26
Ooh welding party. Can I play? :)

Two new front Dunlop sport maxx rt fitted
And?

What do you mean "And?" ;D

Like some sort of dismissive reply. ;D

How wude. !

Theres no "and" about it, I just fitted new tyres that's all. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 June 2014, 19:04:01
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 14:26:26


Two new front Dunlop sport maxx rt fitted

i sense a tyre thread... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 09 June 2014, 19:27:30
Replaced speedometer bulb in my astra  G...then went for a ride in my Omega  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2014, 21:35:56
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 17:21:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2014, 17:02:09
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 14:26:26
Ooh welding party. Can I play? :)

Two new front Dunlop sport maxx rt fitted
And?

What do you mean "And?" ;D

Like some sort of dismissive reply. ;D

How wude. !

Theres no "and" about it, I just fitted new tyres that's all. ;D
And?

::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 June 2014, 22:17:15
And what?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 June 2014, 22:54:24
Adjusted the headlights, so should now light up the road ::)

And found this on the back seat...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140609_222357_zps9s4zruah.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 June 2014, 23:38:46
Apparently it does all this...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140609_222206_zpsj2akg85y.mp4.html

... and more :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 June 2014, 08:10:29
Linky no work  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 June 2014, 08:22:52
Works fine here :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 June 2014, 09:25:30
Quote from: Emd on 10 June 2014, 08:10:29
Linky no work  ::)
Try it in full screen :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 10 June 2014, 09:33:49
Quote from: Taxi Al on 09 June 2014, 23:38:46
Apparently it does all this...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140609_222206_zpsj2akg85y.mp4.html

... and more :o

very fast n furious...more worried about the heavy breathing in the dark, :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 June 2014, 09:46:01
 ;D that's for Stemos benefit...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 10 June 2014, 11:48:30
Quote from: biggriffin on 10 June 2014, 09:33:49
Quote from: Taxi Al on 09 June 2014, 23:38:46
Apparently it does all this...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140609_222206_zpsj2akg85y.mp4.html

... and more :o

very fast n furious...more worried about the heavy breathing in the dark, :)
Yeah. Sounds like a proper fat copper, doesn't he?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 June 2014, 11:58:12
Oi I resemble that remark :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: vauxsull on 10 June 2014, 17:42:20
Stainless cat back system fitted and sounds luuuvly. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 June 2014, 20:25:29
Took the sun roof cowling apart to fix a creak. Cleaned the sun roof disc while there, turned the ignition on to check it worked, without plugging in the light unit, which bought the air bag light on, which bout the lap top out to reset the codes, which took 10mins to find only to realise it was in the glove box next to me from the start. But it was flat, so need the charger, extension lead etc etc

But does it still creak...? ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stemo on 10 June 2014, 20:49:51
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 10 June 2014, 20:25:29
Took the sun roof cowling apart to fix a creak. Cleaned the sun roof disc while there, turned the ignition on to check it worked, without plugging in the light unit, which bought the air bag light on, which bout the lap top out to reset the codes, which took 10mins to find only to realise it was in the glove box next to me from the start. But it was flat, so need the charger, extension lead etc etc

But does it still creak...? ::) ;D
Probably.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 June 2014, 20:51:54
Quote from: vauxsull on 10 June 2014, 17:42:20
Stainless cat back system fitted and sounds luuuvly. :y

put up a video  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2014, 20:57:39
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 22:17:15
And what?
Initial impressions?

Any rubbing issues?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 June 2014, 21:08:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 June 2014, 20:57:39
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 22:17:15
And what?
Initial impressions?

Any rubbing issues?

Now Mr TB, by your own rules, we have to cover the life of the tyre before we can comment. By your own rules :P

The rest of us can give first impressions but not Mr TB. Oh no, ;D


And apart from anything else, I haven't been anywhere yet. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 June 2014, 21:10:11
They are quieter though. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2014, 10:57:10
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 10 June 2014, 21:08:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 June 2014, 20:57:39
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 09 June 2014, 22:17:15
And what?
Initial impressions?

Any rubbing issues?

Now Mr TB, by your own rules, we have to cover the life of the tyre before we can comment. By your own rules :P

The rest of us can give first impressions but not Mr TB. Oh no, ;D


And apart from anything else, I haven't been anywhere yet. :(

I was more interested in how well they fitted TBH, though it would be an interesting comparison against a 235/45/17 one :)

But if you haven't been anywhere...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 June 2014, 12:12:58
No problems so far. But I haven't been up the m40 with that big wump, or over any speed bumps that cause the problem on full compression.  Also remember I've changed the sock top mounts which have raised the ride height slightly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 June 2014, 12:56:08
Broken it ::)

Driving home late last night and suddenly the eml pinged on... some very odd codes: 0130, 0650, 0750, 1650

and of course, the obligatory 0420/0430, 0300 and 0306... hurumph.

Misfire etc are probably down to an ill fitting hose on the breather bridge, rest is anyones guess :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 June 2014, 13:03:21
0130, 0650, 0750, 1650

O2 sensor, MIL lamp failure, not sure, service vehicle soon light (didn't even know we had one)..

I'm thinking an electrical gremlin?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 June 2014, 13:11:54
Need to pop the radio out as that has been playing silly buggers lately, so could be it :-\

Incidentally I do still need to service it :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 June 2014, 14:12:11
Mill lamp is probably a side effect of 0420/0430 ;D

O2 sensor 0130 would cause issues though.

Service code I'd ignore and reset.

Do you have facility to clear them? I have a lap top base reader that can, and read live data on the lambdas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 June 2014, 14:13:43
When are you back to school :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 June 2014, 14:15:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 June 2014, 14:13:43
When are you back to school :-\
Tomorrow :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 June 2014, 14:17:03
Next week then :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 June 2014, 14:17:14
Well. When I say it can. It does on mine. Some older models, various options are not accessible.

Yours is 03 though iirc. Same as mine?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 June 2014, 14:17:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 June 2014, 14:17:03
Next week then :-\

Or evening?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 June 2014, 14:18:20
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 11 June 2014, 14:17:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 June 2014, 14:17:03
Next week then :-\

Or evening?
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 11 June 2014, 14:17:14
Well. When I say it can. It does on mine. Some older models, various options are not accessible.

Yours is 03 though iirc. Same as mine?
Aye, '03 build :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 June 2014, 14:22:09
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 11 June 2014, 14:17:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 June 2014, 14:17:03
Next week then :-\

Or evening?
Shall bell in a bet, once found diary :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2014, 14:44:31
Visually checking the scars of war on TBE after its week away, looks like the front bumper needs respraying yet again. *sigh*

Caught on a few of the speed bumps, and coming off the ferry.


Other checks I need to do when I have the space (don't want to do car work in the road - my neighbours put up with enough inconvenience at the moment) are replace droplinks (knocking noise coming from drivers side, sounds like droplink), check/tighten exhaust (got a metallic rattle behind bumper), and look for a LPG leak (can occasionally get a whiff of it), maybe damaged poly on all those French speedbumps?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 June 2014, 18:38:41
Poly pipe would have to be hanging down unless you've got a huge great dent in the floor?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2014, 18:45:13
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 11 June 2014, 18:38:41
Poly pipe would have to be hanging down unless you've got a huge great dent in the floor?
I need to look under, but I'm expecting some battlescars.

Last time the pipe blew clean out of the evap was after catching the car's belly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 11 June 2014, 20:03:36
changed the radiator,  fan and thermostat for clit
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 11 June 2014, 20:19:15
Worked for a few hours on the brother's Elite DTI estate, have got to replace top injector seals due to air leak, just at the stage of taking the cam shaft out with engine fully locked up with locking kit. But have to start another 72 hour week in the morning so on hold for the next few days. Have cleaned all carbon off inlet manifold and butterfly ready for refit. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 11 June 2014, 22:17:50
Filled it with my son & all his gear from uni. I could have done with an estate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2014, 12:22:49
Dropped it off at the garage noticing how well it handles  ::) Nice hot day for the mechanics to to be pulling subframe bushes out  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 June 2014, 13:25:05
Quote from: joff on 11 June 2014, 20:19:15
Worked for a few hours on the brother's Elite DTI estate, have got to replace top injector seals due to air leak, just at the stage of taking the cam shaft out with engine fully locked up with locking kit. But have to start another 72 hour week in the morning so on hold for the next few days. Have cleaned all carbon off inlet manifold and butterfly ready for refit. :D

You cna do them without fully removing the cam, just by loosening the caps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 June 2014, 13:26:38
Fabricated a pickup wheel onto a type 1 aircooled hitler engine front pulley to support a mega jolt install.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 June 2014, 18:28:54
This, mostly...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140612_180113_zpsxarzuei7.mp4.html

Video, so I'll leave you to press the link ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 12 June 2014, 19:19:58
Oil & Filter change on a C3 Picasso, and the air filter....What idiot thought putting that behind the engine was a good idea!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 June 2014, 19:37:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 June 2014, 18:28:54
This, mostly...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140612_180113_zpsxarzuei7.mp4.html

Video, so I'll leave you to press the link ;D

Al, ffs put your shirt back on ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 June 2014, 19:40:13
Drove it to work and back checked the oil and water level and topped up the screen wash. After a weak of it reminding me.

Yeah, dull I know. 


Tyres are prety good though. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2014, 21:38:16
Ragged the nads off the Battlebus, and refused to slow down for the roundabouts. Its tyres are not great ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: belldarr on 12 June 2014, 21:47:56
Sold my Ford Galaxy and Mercedes CLK last week with the intention of buying a sensible economical car for me to run to work and back with enough space to do trips to cornwall in summer with 5 people and the dog (S-Max diesel?).

That was until I spotted an immaculate 2004 Range Rover L322 for sale a few miles away and now it is sat on my drive - I have always wanted one and have picked up a lovely 4.4 Vogue for a reasonable sum that I love driving, it has the "comfort" seats that are incredible and I think it is amazing.  Only snag is I already have a lovely P38 Rangie so I am currently running 2 cars that average 15mpg so the P38 will now be for sale and I will look for a sensible economical car for me to run to work and back....... here we go again lol.

Darren
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 June 2014, 01:29:39
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 12 June 2014, 19:37:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 June 2014, 18:28:54
This, mostly...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20140612_180113_zpsxarzuei7.mp4.html

Video, so I'll leave you to press the link ;D

Al, ffs put your shirt back on ;D
Ooops :-[  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 13 June 2014, 11:43:22
Taxed it , all legal now and must say very happy to be back in the seat of a real comfy car  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 13 June 2014, 12:54:40
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 June 2014, 13:25:05
Quote from: joff on 11 June 2014, 20:19:15
Worked for a few hours on the brother's Elite DTI estate, have got to replace top injector seals due to air leak, just at the stage of taking the cam shaft out with engine fully locked up with locking kit. But have to start another 72 hour week in the morning so on hold for the next few days. Have cleaned all carbon off inlet manifold and butterfly ready for refit. :D

You cna do them without fully removing the cam, just by loosening the caps.



will have a go at that thanks :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 13 June 2014, 18:28:24
Made three trips to the local tip to clear the MIL's garage and then a nice foamy soaking by those Kosovan guys.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 June 2014, 19:56:08
PAS pump got changed a couple of days ago. I love that MrsGK can spanner with the best of them... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 June 2014, 15:26:52
Just made a bracket for the fire extinguisher. 3 pieces of steel strap TIGed together, it clamps under the seat runners and places the extinguisher on the floor just in front of the seat. This does limit the seat travel by about 20mm, but even my shortarse sister doesn't have it that far forward. I'll powder coat it next time I have a batch to do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 June 2014, 16:12:38
Fitted another aerial.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 June 2014, 16:55:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 June 2014, 16:12:38
Fitted another aerial.
Yes, you can never have enough aerials...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140530_170848_zpsy5bohpxc.jpg)

Actually has another gps one that doesn't show in that picture ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2014, 17:27:36
Put the original MAF back on the battlebus...  ...and noticed a catastrophic air leak ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 June 2014, 17:29:00
Split intake hose :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2014, 17:40:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 June 2014, 17:29:00
Split intake hose :-\
Yup, split radially, but before MAF, so not sure what impact it would have...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 June 2014, 17:58:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2014, 17:40:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 June 2014, 17:29:00
Split intake hose :-\
Yup, split radially, but before MAF, so not sure what impact it would have...
Massive heat intake :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 June 2014, 22:43:12
Ah the joys of cleaning a car "with a toothbrush"  :D removed all the moss build up from the sunroof surround . Valeted the interior yesterday , smells lovely lemon'y  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 June 2014, 23:43:19
Quote from: Emd on 14 June 2014, 22:43:12
Ah the joys of cleaning a car "with a toothbrush"  :D removed all the moss build up from the sunroof surround . Valeted the interior yesterday , smells lovely lemon'y  :)

I was issuing an electric toothbrush on the omega earlier too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 15 June 2014, 11:33:29
Been to the tip again for the MIL.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 June 2014, 12:26:03
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 June 2014, 16:55:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 June 2014, 16:12:38
Fitted another aerial.
Yes, you can never have enough aerials...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140530_170848_zpsy5bohpxc.jpg)

Actually has another gps one that doesn't show in that picture ::)

Looks good, just needs the roof rails removing now.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 June 2014, 13:18:59
Rails are staying :P

That was only a test fit when it arrived :y

Now looks like the video I linked to tother day...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 June 2014, 15:45:40
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 June 2014, 23:43:19
Quote from: Emd on 14 June 2014, 22:43:12
Ah the joys of cleaning a car "with a toothbrush"  :D removed all the moss build up from the sunroof surround . Valeted the interior yesterday , smells lovely lemon'y  :)

I was issuing an electric toothbrush on the omega earlier too  ;D

Thats cheating  ;D hope it was a genuine toothbrush  ::) :P



Got the dremel with wire wheel on it to attack the grimy bits on the engine bay this morning  :)

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 June 2014, 16:17:13
Quote from: joff on 13 June 2014, 12:54:40
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 June 2014, 13:25:05
Quote from: joff on 11 June 2014, 20:19:15
Worked for a few hours on the brother's Elite DTI estate, have got to replace top injector seals due to air leak, just at the stage of taking the cam shaft out with engine fully locked up with locking kit. But have to start another 72 hour week in the morning so on hold for the next few days. Have cleaned all carbon off inlet manifold and butterfly ready for refit. :D

You cna do them without fully removing the cam, just by loosening the caps.
[/quote



will have a go at that thanks :y


OK, what a day changed the top seal on the injectors on the brothers DTI Elite and the one on number 1 pot had a nick out of the bottom of it. Put all new seals in, cam shaft back in (as could not get seal out with cam shaft in place) but the timing chain has moved and is I think one tooth out, I now have to remove timing chain cover, a job I have never done as yet, can't get the bolt holding the bottom pulley to unscrew :-\ >:(. On nights tonight for 3 nights so will have to look at this later this week :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 June 2014, 16:39:19
Quote from: Nick W on 14 June 2014, 15:26:52
Just made a bracket for the fire extinguisher. 3 pieces of steel strap TIGed together, it clamps under the seat runners and places the extinguisher on the floor just in front of the seat. This does limit the seat travel by about 20mm, but even my shortarse sister doesn't have it that far forward. I'll powder coat it next time I have a batch to do.

Probably quicker just to remove the powersounder. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 June 2014, 18:53:49
You don't have an extinguisher to save the car, that's why you pay insurance. A car that's been fire damaged is one I don't want back. The extinguisher is to ensure that you rescue the important stuff in the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 15 June 2014, 20:23:35
Quote from: Nick W on 15 June 2014, 18:53:49
You don't have an extinguisher to save the car, that's why you pay insurance. A car that's been fire damaged is one I don't want back. The extinguisher is to ensure that you rescue the important stuff in the car.

When i owned my 2.2 LPG....it had to have a fire extinguisher fitted to comply with council rules of being a private hire car.....if it caught fire....it would have been a race with my passengers of who could run the fasted  ::) Sod hanging about when theres a tank of LPG in the boot  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 June 2014, 20:32:18
Quote from: Nick W on 15 June 2014, 18:53:49
You don't have an extinguisher to save the car, that's why you pay insurance. A car that's been fire damaged is one I don't want back. The extinguisher is to ensure that you rescue the important stuff in the car.

However, there is a fine line between too crispy to repair and Trumpton watching it burn from the other side of the road.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 June 2014, 22:10:32
Quote from: Nick W on 15 June 2014, 18:53:49
You don't have an extinguisher to save the car, that's why you pay insurance. A car that's been fire damaged is one I don't want back. The extinguisher is to ensure that you rescue the important stuff in the car.

Good point, my golf clubs! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 June 2014, 17:46:30
Took it over 220,000 miles!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 18:47:02
What a pillock. Got TBE stuck in the same carpark in Sheffield as last time I went there, causing carnage as I had to get them to stop traffic, and let me out of the In  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 June 2014, 19:05:00
Definition of an idiot eejit? Repeating the same actions over and over and expecting a different result.

 ;D clearly, you need to raise the ride height. Clearly! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 19:13:16
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 19:05:00
Definition of an idiot eejit? Repeating the same actions over and over and expecting a different result.

 ;D clearly, you need to raise the ride height. Clearly! ;D
Or change the front bumper, but to what, as a std or mv6 FL bumper just looks, well, like a friggin Astra
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 June 2014, 19:19:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 19:13:16
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 19:05:00
Definition of an idiot eejit? Repeating the same actions over and over and expecting a different result.

 ;D clearly, you need to raise the ride height. Clearly! ;D
Or change the front bumper, but to what, as a std or mv6 FL bumper just looks, well, like a friggin Astra

How does changing the bumper help the ride height?

How does changing the bumper stop the lpg lines getting caught? Allegedly.

How does changing the bumper stop the middle of the car grounding out (on the ferry?) ?

How does changing the bumper stop the rear bumper getting caught on speed bumps?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 19:29:41
Forgetting France, and their ridiculous speed bumps, its the front bumper I'm catching (ferry, carpark). Not caught the rear for ages, and you recall we raised it a bit anyway.

Its the front bumper hangs so low, and the design of the Omega with the front wheels a fair way back, doesn't help  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 19:41:47
It's not the speed bumps or ramps you are a chav  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 June 2014, 19:49:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 19:29:41
Forgetting France, and their ridiculous speed bumps, its the front bumper I'm catching (ferry, carpark). Not caught the rear for ages, and you recall we raised it a bit anyway.

Its the front bumper hangs so low, and the design of the Omega with the front wheels a fair way back, doesn't help  :'(

Right, so nothing to do with the ride height at all then. Silly me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 June 2014, 19:49:56
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 19:41:47
It's not the speed bumps or ramps you are a chav  ;D

Not been invented yet apparently ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 19:53:35
I know of a perfectly good 3.2 Elite going, which never has issues with speed bumps  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 20:54:02
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 19:49:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 19:29:41
Forgetting France, and their ridiculous speed bumps, its the front bumper I'm catching (ferry, carpark). Not caught the rear for ages, and you recall we raised it a bit anyway.

Its the front bumper hangs so low, and the design of the Omega with the front wheels a fair way back, doesn't help  :'(

Right, so nothing to do with the ride height at all then. Silly me.
Well, the superior PFL Silver Bullet has the same ride height at the front, yet doesn't have such issues ;). So silly you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 20:54:47
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 19:53:35
I know of a perfectly good 3.2 Elite going, which never has issues with speed bumps  ::)
Does it look pig ugly from the front?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 June 2014, 21:02:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 20:54:02
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 19:49:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 19:29:41
Forgetting France, and their ridiculous speed bumps, its the front bumper I'm catching (ferry, carpark). Not caught the rear for ages, and you recall we raised it a bit anyway.

Its the front bumper hangs so low, and the design of the Omega with the front wheels a fair way back, doesn't help  :'(

Right, so nothing to do with the ride height at all then. Silly me.
Well, the superior PFL Silver Bullet has the same ride height at the front, yet doesn't have such issues ;). So silly you.
if it has the same ride height as Rusty, then the relative geo ride height is even lower, as the 18's have a slightly bigger diameter.
Which  will exaggerate wheel arch rubbing issues. Which you seem to suffer more with?

Those struts had more miles on them when they came to you, than mine had when I changed top mounts. While my new ones are Pedders, so not directly comparable, the old ones where well compressed going by the shape of the Pedders ones.
Add in older springs, and shocks....


...why am I trying to persuade you. Its not my oppsing car.... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:10:13
I wonder if Mrs TB has a tape measure, I could measure it.

But the Irmscher bumper does hang a lot lower than a std bumper (PFL or FL). Still, it needed respraying again anyway  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 21:32:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 20:54:47
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 19:53:35
I know of a perfectly good 3.2 Elite going, which never has issues with speed bumps  ::)
Does it look pig ugly from the front?

It may do, but still damn site better than your Elite  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 June 2014, 21:38:18
Here's a thought...

Given that Tunnie is sooo keen to shift his 3.2 now he can't get a buggy in with the wheels on, howabout you replace TBE with Ts and fit the wheels, bumpers and skirts to it. Swap the lpg kit over as well and you will end up with a chavved nice Irmscher Elite which, like mine, is perfectly capable of negotiating speed humps at, er, speed... :y

If you ask nicely, he might even let you have it as a straight swap for the lpg kit from the Bullet ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 June 2014, 21:38:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:10:13
I wonder if Mrs TB has a tape measure, I could measure it.

But the Irmscher bumper does hang a lot lower than a std bumper (PFL or FL). Still, it needed respraying again anyway  :-[

They all (air dams) rub to a certain extent, so it is lower of course. Where as the standard one has a rubber strip. So by default you do have to be carefull. I know TB doesn't comprehend this concept, but common sense must prevail. Surely?

Address the glaringly obvious and correct the ride height.


I wonder if Al's rubs.. ? Knowing his car sits much higher.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 June 2014, 21:39:55
Yes, but only because the rear clips are missing :y see post on tother thread for solution :y

Will take/post pic tomorrow to show how unscuffed it is underneath  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 21:41:15
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:38:18
Here's a thought...

Given that Tunnie is sooo keen to shift his 3.2 now he can't get a buggy in with the wheels on, howabout you replace TBE with Ts and fit the wheels, bumpers and skirts to it. Swap the lpg kit over as well and you will end up with a chavved nice Irmscher Elite which, like mine, is perfectly capable of negotiating speed humps at, er, speed... :y

If you ask nicely, he might even let you have it as a straight swap for the lpg kit from the Bullet ;)

Ohhhh yes I can, you are maybe thinking of the 2.2  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 June 2014, 21:42:57
Which is why you're replacing it with an estate :P

Anyways, I have found you a buyer for it, and if you're lucky, you might get a serviceable 3.0 lpg kit for it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 21:43:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:42:57
Which is why you're replacing it with an estate :P

Anyways, I have found you a buyer for it, and if you're lucky, you might get a serviceable 3.0 lpg kit for it :y

Does it come with free fitting?   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:44:50
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 21:38:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:10:13
I wonder if Mrs TB has a tape measure, I could measure it.

But the Irmscher bumper does hang a lot lower than a std bumper (PFL or FL). Still, it needed respraying again anyway  :-[

They all (air dams) rub to a certain extent, so it is lower of course. Where as the standard one has a rubber strip. So by default you do have to be carefull. I know TB doesn't comprehend this concept, but common sense must prevail. Surely?

Address the glaringly obvious and correct the ride height.


I wonder if Al's rubs.. ? Knowing his car sits much higher.
Oh I give up  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 June 2014, 21:45:10
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 21:43:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:42:57
Which is why you're replacing it with an estate :P

Anyways, I have found you a buyer for it, and if you're lucky, you might get a serviceable 3.0 lpg kit for it :y

Does it come with free fitting?   :)
TB might oblige if the 3.2 has a fresh MoT and 6 months tax :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 June 2014, 21:45:55
Err TB running an Elite on Elite Suspension... nope....

Can't say I would ever consider that either. Find my MV6 springs (brand new from VX - Germany) and B4 shocks on the 2.6 feel soft compared to the Eibach and B4 suspension on the 3.2 but it's a compromise I have to make to get the ride height for the future LPG and my work 'stuff' in the boot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 21:46:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:45:10
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2014, 21:43:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:42:57
Which is why you're replacing it with an estate :P

Anyways, I have found you a buyer for it, and if you're lucky, you might get a serviceable 3.0 lpg kit for it :y

Does it come with free fitting?   :)
TB might oblige if the 3.2 has a fresh MoT and 6 months tax :D

Almost, MOT'd until December, tax is October  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:47:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:42:57
Which is why you're replacing it with an estate :P

Anyways, I have found you a buyer for it, and if you're lucky, you might get a serviceable 3.0 lpg kit for it :y
Have you found some foreskin earwarmers? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 June 2014, 22:10:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:44:50
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 21:38:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:10:13
I wonder if Mrs TB has a tape measure, I could measure it.

But the Irmscher bumper does hang a lot lower than a std bumper (PFL or FL). Still, it needed respraying again anyway  :-[

They all (air dams) rub to a certain extent, so it is lower of course. Where as the standard one has a rubber strip. So by default you do have to be carefull. I know TB doesn't comprehend this concept, but common sense must prevail. Surely?

Address the glaringly obvious and correct the ride height.


I wonder if Al's rubs.. ? Knowing his car sits much higher.
Oh I give up  >:(
;D
Is it sagging? Poorly fitted? The cross member could be raised on the bolt holes. And what does the ride height measure?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 June 2014, 22:12:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:47:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:42:57
Which is why you're replacing it with an estate :P

Anyways, I have found you a buyer for it, and if you're lucky, you might get a serviceable 3.0 lpg kit for it :y
Have you found some foreskin earwarmers? ;D
Al runs off to Craigslist...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 18 June 2014, 07:41:29
    Sold my estate to a new member here. The Monza replacing it will have some big boots to fill for driving pleasure and comfort levels
Keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 June 2014, 12:37:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 June 2014, 21:39:55
Yes, but only because the rear clips are missing :y see post on tother thread for solution :y

Will take/post pic tomorrow to show how unscuffed it is underneath  :y
As promised...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140618_121550_zpsyp7o6zl5.jpg)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140618_121601_zpsvly3ndps.jpg)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140618_121617_zpsqpbt6iul.jpg)

That's about 30,000 miles worth  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2014, 19:11:12
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 22:10:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:44:50
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 17 June 2014, 21:38:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2014, 21:10:13
I wonder if Mrs TB has a tape measure, I could measure it.

But the Irmscher bumper does hang a lot lower than a std bumper (PFL or FL). Still, it needed respraying again anyway  :-[

They all (air dams) rub to a certain extent, so it is lower of course. Where as the standard one has a rubber strip. So by default you do have to be carefull. I know TB doesn't comprehend this concept, but common sense must prevail. Surely?

Address the glaringly obvious and correct the ride height.


I wonder if Al's rubs.. ? Knowing his car sits much higher.
Oh I give up  >:(
;D
Is it sagging? Poorly fitted? The cross member could be raised on the bolt holes. And what does the ride height measure?
I don't believe so. She's gone out in it tonight, so can't measure.

I do just think the Irmscher bumper is low, and additionally, low further forward, with lowest point being right at the front. The OE bumper's lowest point is the rubber, and that's further back.  If that makes sense?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 June 2014, 19:45:46
Cornwall to Oxford & back to take SWMBO to a hospital appointment.

400 miles and 8 hours of driving for a 20 minute consultation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2014, 19:56:37
TBE turned over 87k
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 June 2014, 20:02:53
My facelift elite turned over 191K somewhere around Bristol.

235/45R17 tyres do grip better than the 16 inch tyres on my pre facelift but they are unbearably noisy on the crap surface on the M5 & M4 between Exeter & Oxford  :( my ears are ringing  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 19 June 2014, 18:43:45
Finally have working Air Con in the black Omega, thanks to Al fitting a new condenser yesterday, and a nice Kwikfit trip today. Got a massive discount on the £49 air con thing they do, so was pleased. Booked the marked police Omega in for MOT, clearly not at Kwikfit  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 June 2014, 22:16:57
Quote from: joshwyatt on 19 June 2014, 18:43:45
Finally have working Air Con in the black Omega, thanks to Al fitting a new condenser yesterday, and a nice Kwikfit trip today. Got a massive discount on the £49 air con thing they do, so was pleased. Booked the marked police Omega in for MOT, clearly not at Kwikfit  ;D
Glad it's sorted it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 08:43:52
Quote from: Andy H on 18 June 2014, 19:45:46
Cornwall to Oxford & back to take SWMBO to a hospital appointment.

400 miles and 8 hours of driving for a 20 minute consultation.

and there's me moaning about my 1hr on the bus to the hospital. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 June 2014, 09:32:17
Quote from: joshwyatt on 19 June 2014, 18:43:45
Finally have working Air Con in the black Omega, thanks to Al fitting a new condenser yesterday, and a nice Kwikfit trip today. Got a massive discount on the £49 air con thing they do, so was pleased. Booked the marked police Omega in for MOT, clearly not at Kwikfit  ;D

How did you manage that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 June 2014, 10:47:06
Got 13 months MOT on big blue , without a single advisory :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2014, 13:16:34
Nice one :y

Washed it and had aircon regassed, now a fair bit cooler, but obviously has a slight leak somewhere :-\ only done last year...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 14:41:24
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 13:16:34
Nice one :y

Washed it and had aircon regassed, now a fair bit cooler, but obviously has a slight leak somewhere :-\ only done last year...

take dust caps off and check valves,same way as you check tyre valves, because when they are all hooked up,they wont show a pressure drop on the gauges.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2014, 14:51:21
Evidence of a minimal leak (dye under cap) at the small high pressure valve, but condenser is of indeterminable age, so probably going porous :y

Both valves were replaced with new last year prior to regassing, rechecked for tightness and all seemed well, ie it was fully home. Definitely going somewhere as the machine only got 102g out :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:05:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 14:51:21
Evidence of a minimal leak (dye under cap) at the small high pressure valve, but condenser is of indeterminable age, so probably going porous :y

Both valves were replaced with new last year prior to regassing, rechecked for tightness and all seemed well, ie it was fully home. Definitely going somewhere as the machine only got 102g out :o
,
blimey that's a leak alrighty.,828g loss, new condenser time, then :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2014, 15:07:33
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:05:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 14:51:21
Evidence of a minimal leak (dye under cap) at the small high pressure valve, but condenser is of indeterminable age, so probably going porous :y

Both valves were replaced with new last year prior to regassing, rechecked for tightness and all seemed well, ie it was fully home. Definitely going somewhere as the machine only got 102g out :o
,
blimey that's a leak alrighty.,828g loss, new condenser time, then :)
Compressor still ran though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:12:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 15:07:33
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:05:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 14:51:21
Evidence of a minimal leak (dye under cap) at the small high pressure valve, but condenser is of indeterminable age, so probably going porous :y

Both valves were replaced with new last year prior to regassing, rechecked for tightness and all seemed well, ie it was fully home. Definitely going somewhere as the machine only got 102g out :o
,
blimey that's a leak alrighty.,828g loss, new condenser time, then :)
Compressor still ran though ;D
,
don't know what the pressure valve works at. They use to cost £65.00
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2014, 15:16:13
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:12:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 15:07:33
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:05:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 14:51:21
Evidence of a minimal leak (dye under cap) at the small high pressure valve, but condenser is of indeterminable age, so probably going porous :y

Both valves were replaced with new last year prior to regassing, rechecked for tightness and all seemed well, ie it was fully home. Definitely going somewhere as the machine only got 102g out :o
,
blimey that's a leak alrighty.,828g loss, new condenser time, then :)
Compressor still ran though ;D
,
don't know what the pressure valve works at. They use to cost £65.00
Don't fancy the chances of replacing that without snapping summat...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:20:03
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 15:16:13
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:12:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 15:07:33
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 June 2014, 15:05:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 June 2014, 14:51:21
Evidence of a minimal leak (dye under cap) at the small high pressure valve, but condenser is of indeterminable age, so probably going porous :y

Both valves were replaced with new last year prior to regassing, rechecked for tightness and all seemed well, ie it was fully home. Definitely going somewhere as the machine only got 102g out :o
,
blimey that's a leak alrighty.,828g loss, new condenser time, then :)
Compressor still ran though ;D
,
don't know what the pressure valve works at. They use to cost £65.00
Don't fancy the chances of replacing that without snapping summat...
grip the bottom of the pipe firmly, and unscrew by hand. Think there's also a 13mm nut on the base.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2014, 16:23:23
Got the theory  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 20 June 2014, 17:59:25
I finally got round to washing it now waiting for a bird to mark it's territory on the gleaming paint work :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 20 June 2014, 18:48:27
Took out the power sounder as i usually do....didnt work anyway,,,,,opened it up to find 85% of the circuit board burn.....As stated on here time and time again...Bin the power sounder and save a fire.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 June 2014, 19:39:01
Returned from a 300 mile round trip on the TD estate, and have found that the rear  wheel bearing(?) noise has almost completely disappeared, as long as I have the window open (no A/C at present) and the wireless on loud. I am trying to work out why this happens. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 21 June 2014, 02:43:25
OK, got the brothers Elite running again after doing the top injector seals, found a nice nick in number one pot seal so that's the air leak fixed i hope, oil and filter change, and front disc's and pad to do on Saturday after a nice 12 hour night shift (If i get up in time) ::). He still wants me to do the rear bushes and change a rear door that has been in my shed (parts store) for about six months :o ::) and all this before doing any work on my 3 Omega's ??? :-\ :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 11:13:55
3.2 got an outing to sea side yesterday, highlighted again we need more space for anything more than a day trip.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-06-20%2013.59.18.jpg)

The 3.2's are seriously rubbish on fuel, 28mpg over 150 miles 95% motorway too  ::)

Plan to do same run in the Estate in a few weeks, be interesting to see how the 3.0 compares  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 June 2014, 13:37:18
Christ, how much crap are caring about? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 June 2014, 14:19:03
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 21 June 2014, 13:37:18
Christ, how much crap are caring about? :o
Well there's the picnic hamper, two burrberry blankets, the buggy (to make sure it fits), two fleeces in case it's chilly, two cagouls, in case it rains, two coats in case it's cold, towels for post paddling, a change of clothes in case someone falls over whilst paddling, two changes of shoes just in case, plus enough fuel to get there and back because there won't be anywhere on the way to/in/on the way home from Brighton to buy petrol... ::)

Although, from the economy figures, Mrs T drove home ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 June 2014, 16:42:26
Oil & filter changed on the 2.2 estate & then washed & vacumed it ,looking good..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 June 2014, 19:19:14
Quote from: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 11:13:55
3.2 got an outing to sea side yesterday, highlighted again we need more space for anything more than a day trip.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-06-20%2013.59.18.jpg)

The 3.2's are seriously rubbish on fuel, 28mpg over 150 miles 95% motorway too  ::)

Plan to do same run in the Estate in a few weeks, be interesting to see how the 3.0 compares  :)

That looks very like Brighton. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 19:34:22
Tis Brighton  :y

Really like it there around lanes and such. I drove, 80ish most of way.

Bose shelf removal would probably give more room. Space is ok, but no room for suitcases after pram, cot thing ect are in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 June 2014, 21:58:07
Quote from: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 19:34:22
Tis Brighton  :y

Really like it there around lanes and such. I drove, 80ish most of way.

Bose shelf removal would probably give more room. Space is ok, but no room for suitcases after pram, cot thing ect are in.

Remove Bose shelf, dump the Bose amp in the first aid basket, and extend the wires to the speakers in the parcel shelf. Jobbed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 22:59:32
Could do. Prefer getting the Estate :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 June 2014, 09:40:27
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 21 June 2014, 13:37:18
Christ, how much crap are caring about? :o

Bucket, spade, speedos, towel... Now I'm struggling. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 June 2014, 16:01:26
the stereo in the 3.2  gave up :'( so went to the old shed,full of suprise's :)
[img(http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/temporary_zps026f3973.jpg)][IMG[/IMG]http://[/img]
 had a rummage about and fitted this into the 3.2. :y

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/temporary_zps462fbfde.jpg[/img]](http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/temporary_zps462fbfde.jpg) (http://[IMG)



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 June 2014, 16:33:24
Looks good  :y
Hmm you have a new shed and endless spares stock now  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 June 2014, 16:58:46
Quote from: Emd on 22 June 2014, 16:33:24
Looks good  :y
Hmm you have a new shed and endless spares stock now  ::)

that's old no3 shed an ex-met arv 3.0L.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 June 2014, 17:14:51
Taxi Al would have a field day taking parts off that  :o :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 June 2014, 17:27:25
Quote from: Emd on 22 June 2014, 17:14:51
Taxi Al would have a field day taking parts off that  :o :D
he's welcome. There's no plod gear on the car, and diff has been sold.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 June 2014, 18:49:22
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 June 2014, 17:27:25
Quote from: Emd on 22 June 2014, 17:14:51
Taxi Al would have a field day taking parts off that  :o :D
he's welcome. There's no plod gear on the car, and diff has been sold.
Joking aside... what state is the bonnet in? Can part ex my bonnet if there are bits in the front porch which require shelter :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 June 2014, 19:39:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 June 2014, 18:49:22
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 June 2014, 17:27:25
Quote from: Emd on 22 June 2014, 17:14:51
Taxi Al would have a field day taking parts off that  :o :D
he's welcome. There's no plod gear on the car, and diff has been sold.
Joking aside... what state is the bonnet in? Can part ex my bonnet if there are bits in the front porch which require shelter :y

pm sent :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 June 2014, 19:49:35
And replied :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 June 2014, 23:11:41
Replumbed coolant pipes to the LPG vapouriser so that it will switch over quicker and whilst there gave the coolant system and heater matrix a good old flush out!  :y

Also replaced nearside cam cover gaskets with new (genuine) ones as No 6 was swimming!  :o but as I only had one set of new gaskets and 2 sets of old gaskets I fitted the best of the old ones to the offside as there was a small amount of oil there as well and a slight leak on to the coolant pipe.  :(  Guess I'll have to revisit that at some point.  ::) 

Also noticed that the oil cooler plate was weeping but left for another day as didn't have the sealant.  Might change the oil cooler as at 220,000 miles and as far as I know the original, it's probably due to pop soonish!  :-\

So more what I've done over the weekend, but all back together now and running.  I've only tested it a couple of times from dead cold, but so far the LPG is switching over quicker than it's ever done!  :y

Thanks to JamesV6CDX and Kevin Wood for the tips and advice for the vapouriser replumb!  :y :y :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 June 2014, 17:21:36
Quote from: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 11:13:55
3.2 got an outing to sea side yesterday, highlighted again we need more space for anything more than a day trip.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-06-20%2013.59.18.jpg)

The 3.2's are seriously rubbish on fuel, 28mpg over 150 miles 95% motorway too  ::)

Plan to do same run in the Estate in a few weeks, be interesting to see how the 3.0 compares  :)
Other things equal, the 3.0l is more economical. That said, 28mpg isn't bad from a large, heavy 200bhp barge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 June 2014, 18:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 June 2014, 17:21:36
Quote from: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 11:13:55
3.2 got an outing to sea side yesterday, highlighted again we need more space for anything more than a day trip.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-06-20%2013.59.18.jpg)

The 3.2's are seriously rubbish on fuel, 28mpg over 150 miles 95% motorway too  ::)

Plan to do same run in the Estate in a few weeks, be interesting to see how the 3.0 compares  :)
Other things equal, the 3.0l is more economical. That said, 28mpg isn't bad from a large, heavy 200bhp barge.

Looks like Skeggy  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 June 2014, 18:56:33
Took spare wheel out , found drain hole rotted out  :( All repaired now with a better size drain hole  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 June 2014, 19:19:03
Quote from: Emd on 24 June 2014, 18:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 June 2014, 17:21:36
Quote from: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 11:13:55
3.2 got an outing to sea side yesterday, highlighted again we need more space for anything more than a day trip.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-06-20%2013.59.18.jpg)

The 3.2's are seriously rubbish on fuel, 28mpg over 150 miles 95% motorway too  ::)

Plan to do same run in the Estate in a few weeks, be interesting to see how the 3.0 compares  :)
Other things equal, the 3.0l is more economical. That said, 28mpg isn't bad from a large, heavy 200bhp barge.

Looks like Skeggy  :)

 ;D ;D

No. Brighton as said earlier  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 June 2014, 19:29:07
Quote from: tunnie on 24 June 2014, 19:19:03
Quote from: Emd on 24 June 2014, 18:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 June 2014, 17:21:36
Quote from: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 11:13:55
3.2 got an outing to sea side yesterday, highlighted again we need more space for anything more than a day trip.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-06-20%2013.59.18.jpg)

The 3.2's are seriously rubbish on fuel, 28mpg over 150 miles 95% motorway too  ::)

Plan to do same run in the Estate in a few weeks, be interesting to see how the 3.0 compares  :)
Other things equal, the 3.0l is more economical. That said, 28mpg isn't bad from a large, heavy 200bhp barge.

Looks like Skeggy  :)

 ;D ;D

No. Brighton as said earlier  :y

 :(

looks just like Skegg  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 June 2014, 20:01:48
They smell the same ;D

New front discs and pads on the Merc... a doddle of a job, but £208 all in for the pads, discs and sensor wire.
To put that in perspective, the pads included the four anti rattle springs, and all four caliper slider bolts, so no extra fittings to buy 8)

Need to investigate further, but might need another set of Monaro VXR calipers, as it looks as though they'll bolt straight on without the adapter bracket...

The rears will probably need doing next month as well ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:04:21
Noticed that the Bullet had had a big wee wee.

Guess I should buy another HBV, I think this one might be original (16yrs, 218k)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 24 June 2014, 20:30:23
Quote from: Emd on 24 June 2014, 19:29:07
Quote from: tunnie on 24 June 2014, 19:19:03
Quote from: Emd on 24 June 2014, 18:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 June 2014, 17:21:36
Quote from: tunnie on 21 June 2014, 11:13:55
3.2 got an outing to sea side yesterday, highlighted again we need more space for anything more than a day trip.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/2014-06-20%2013.59.18.jpg)

The 3.2's are seriously rubbish on fuel, 28mpg over 150 miles 95% motorway too  ::)

Plan to do same run in the Estate in a few weeks, be interesting to see how the 3.0 compares  :)
Other things equal, the 3.0l is more economical. That said, 28mpg isn't bad from a large, heavy 200bhp barge.

Looks like Skeggy  :)

 ;D ;D

No. Brighton as said earlier  :y

 :(

looks just like Skegg  ;D

nowt like skeggy. It isn't raining. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 20:33:44
Made a slight modification to the FM Modulator install.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 20:37:56
Black Omega went in for MOT today, only needed a new steering idler and rear brake pads...and no advisories. The other Omega is booked in tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have two fresh MOT's!

Managed to buy x6 brand new 225 55 16 Michelin Primacy's for £300...came from a company who used to run a fair few BMW 5 series.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:48:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 20:33:44
Made a slight modification to the FM Modulator install.
I removed mine  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:49:02
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 20:37:56
Black Omega went in for MOT today, only needed a new steering idler and rear brake pads...and no advisories. The other Omega is booked in tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have two fresh MOT's!

Managed to buy x6 brand new 225 55 16 Michelin Primacy's for £300...came from a company who used to run a fair few BMW 5 series.
Good going :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 20:55:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:49:02
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 20:37:56
Black Omega went in for MOT today, only needed a new steering idler and rear brake pads...and no advisories. The other Omega is booked in tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have two fresh MOT's!

Managed to buy x6 brand new 225 55 16 Michelin Primacy's for £300...came from a company who used to run a fair few BMW 5 series.
Good going :y

Do you want some Michelin's? I know how you like them  ;D

If you and Mrs TB are free one evening this week, come over for some pub food  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 20:56:29
2.2 pissing petrol new fuel filter required. Always something  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:58:06
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 20:55:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:49:02
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 20:37:56
Black Omega went in for MOT today, only needed a new steering idler and rear brake pads...and no advisories. The other Omega is booked in tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have two fresh MOT's!

Managed to buy x6 brand new 225 55 16 Michelin Primacy's for £300...came from a company who used to run a fair few BMW 5 series.
Good going :y

Do you want some Michelin's? I know how you like them  ;D

If you and Mrs TB are free one evening this week, come over for some pub food  :y
You can shove your Michelin up yer jacksie ;D. They aren't suitable for me ;D

I can't really go out at the moment, as much as your pub does a perfectly adequate burger, I'm a bit poorly.  I do need to get over your way one day after work, as I need a chat with the Parts department at Skurrays....  ....bit cheeky to ask them to deliver just an HBV ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:59:11
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 20:56:29
2.2 pissing petrol new fuel filter required. Always something  :(
Hopefully an easy, quick fix. Never seen one leak (only the pipes going to it).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 21:00:32
I'm picking up some bits on Thursday, do you want me to order one?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 June 2014, 21:01:53
Josh, did you find that number for your contact at Bicester?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 21:05:53
Quote from: tunnie on 24 June 2014, 21:01:53
Josh, did you find that number for your contact at Bicester?  :y

Ah yes, I phoned him to ask about tints...he's no longer doing it. He's pretty much retired  :-\

He did however say he'd email people he knows locally who could do it at a competive price. I'll let you know  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 June 2014, 21:11:21
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 21:05:53
Quote from: tunnie on 24 June 2014, 21:01:53
Josh, did you find that number for your contact at Bicester?  :y

Ah yes, I phoned him to ask about tints...he's no longer doing it. He's pretty much retired  :-\

He did however say he'd email people he knows locally who could do it at a competive price. I'll let you know  :y

Cheers  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 21:12:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:48:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 20:33:44
Made a slight modification to the FM Modulator install.
I removed mine  :-X
So methinks the only viable way forward after that is to tap into the CD Audio on the ribbon cable.

Should give crystal clear (well as good as it's going to get) audio.... just won't be overridden by Traffic messages and Nav Instructions.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 24 June 2014, 21:16:21
Had new front tyres fitted and complete brake fluid changed today,brakes feel so much better now  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 June 2014, 21:27:44
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 June 2014, 20:37:56
Black Omega went in for MOT today, only needed a new steering idler and rear brake pads...and no advisories. The other Omega is booked in tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have two fresh MOT's!

Managed to buy x6 brand new 225 55 16 Michelin Primacy's for £300...came from a company who used to run a fair few BMW 5 series.
Result with the tyres :y Idler was hardly a surprise though ::) any more play in it and you wouldn't have needed to undo anything to remove it  ;D

Any comments about that spot of rust?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 24 June 2014, 22:16:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:59:11
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 20:56:29
2.2 pissing petrol new fuel filter required. Always something  :(
Hopefully an easy, quick fix. Never seen one leak (only the pipes going to it).

MV6 was pissing out when i got it and not from the pipes, God knows how long it was on there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 22:30:48
I've recovered loads of cars with corroded and leaking fuel filters. Nobody ever changes the damn things, and that includes me; I bought mine two years back, and only fitted it a fortnight ago!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 22:48:56
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 22:30:48
I've recovered loads of cars with corroded and leaking fuel filters. Nobody ever changes the damn things, and that includes me; I bought mine two years back, and only fitted it a fortnight ago!

Same here had the 2.2 around 4 years never changed it as visually it always looked fine... But funnily enough I did the one on the 3.2 October last year (was paranoid at the time  ;D) it had a plastic filter fitted, The new one that was fitted was the usual metal type.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 24 June 2014, 22:58:29
Fitted cb in the 4x4 tonight  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 24 June 2014, 23:03:13
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 22:48:56
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 22:30:48
I've recovered loads of cars with corroded and leaking fuel filters. Nobody ever changes the damn things, and that includes me; I bought mine two years back, and only fitted it a fortnight ago!

Same here had the 2.2 around 4 years never changed it as visually it always looked fine... But funnily enough I did the one on the 3.2 October last year (was paranoid at the time  ;D) it had a plastic filter fitted, The new one that was fitted was the usual metal type.

Would you not change a screw on oil filter each year/6mths but if it looked OK i'll just leave it. Fuel filter's are service items. That reminds me the Elite's has been on for 2 years now better get that done very soon ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 June 2014, 23:03:37
Quote from: 4x4 on 24 June 2014, 22:58:29
Fitted cb in the 4x4 tonight  ;D

Any good  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 24 June 2014, 23:06:55
Not bad emd will take a pic during the week and post it up  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 June 2014, 23:16:19
Quote from: 4x4 on 24 June 2014, 23:06:55
Not bad emd will take a pic during the week and post it up  :y

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 23:50:19
Quote from: joff on 24 June 2014, 23:03:13
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 22:48:56
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 22:30:48
I've recovered loads of cars with corroded and leaking fuel filters. Nobody ever changes the damn things, and that includes me; I bought mine two years back, and only fitted it a fortnight ago!

Same here had the 2.2 around 4 years never changed it as visually it always looked fine... But funnily enough I did the one on the 3.2 October last year (was paranoid at the time  ;D) it had a plastic filter fitted, The new one that was fitted was the usual metal type.

Would you not change a screw on oil filter each year/6mths but if it looked OK i'll just leave it. Fuel filters are service items. That reminds me the Elite's has been on for 2 years now better get that done very soon ::) ::)


Well, they're a lot less critical than an oil filter, and don't have to deal with particularly dirty fluids either. Plus, it's a pain to do on lots of cars, including Omega estates. Not that that's an excuse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 June 2014, 00:23:23
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 23:50:19
Quote from: joff on 24 June 2014, 23:03:13
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 22:48:56
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 22:30:48
I've recovered loads of cars with corroded and leaking fuel filters. Nobody ever changes the damn things, and that includes me; I bought mine two years back, and only fitted it a fortnight ago!

Same here had the 2.2 around 4 years never changed it as visually it always looked fine... But funnily enough I did the one on the 3.2 October last year (was paranoid at the time  ;D) it had a plastic filter fitted, The new one that was fitted was the usual metal type.

Would you not change a screw on oil filter each year/6mths but if it looked OK i'll just leave it. Fuel filters are service items. That reminds me the Elite's has been on for 2 years now better get that done very soon ::) ::)


Well, they're a lot less critical than an oil filter, and don't have to deal with particularly dirty fluids either. Plus, it's a pain to do on lots of cars, including Omega estates. Not that that's an excuse.

I will not say how long it took on the MV6 estate ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 25 June 2014, 10:08:17
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 23:50:19
Quote from: joff on 24 June 2014, 23:03:13
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 June 2014, 22:48:56
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2014, 22:30:48
I've recovered loads of cars with corroded and leaking fuel filters. Nobody ever changes the damn things, and that includes me; I bought mine two years back, and only fitted it a fortnight ago!

Same here had the 2.2 around 4 years never changed it as visually it always looked fine... But funnily enough I did the one on the 3.2 October last year (was paranoid at the time  ;D) it had a plastic filter fitted, The new one that was fitted was the usual metal type.

Would you not change a screw on oil filter each year/6mths but if it looked OK i'll just leave it. Fuel filters are service items. That reminds me the Elite's has been on for 2 years now better get that done very soon ::) ::)


Well, they're a lot less critical than an oil filter, and don't have to deal with particularly dirty fluids either. Plus, it's a pain to do on lots of cars, including Omega estates. Not that that's an excuse.

I've had this 3.2  just over 6 years, 68,000 miles put on it,  and the fuel filter has never been changed in that time  ;) ;) ;)

Mind you .. I doubt I've put more than 25 tanks of petrol through it in all that time  :y :y :y :y

 :) :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2014, 18:15:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 21:12:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:48:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 20:33:44
Made a slight modification to the FM Modulator install.
I removed mine  :-X
So methinks the only viable way forward after that is to tap into the CD Audio on the ribbon cable.

Should give crystal clear (well as good as it's going to get) audio.... just won't be overridden by Traffic messages and Nav Instructions.
It was a quick and dirty test before I went to France (I didn't fancy French radio)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 June 2014, 19:20:50
Quote from: 4x4 on 24 June 2014, 22:58:29
Fitted cb in the 4x4 tonight  ;D

looks like we got us a convoy ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 June 2014, 15:42:25
Put flaps on it that Mr Ralf sent me last year  :)

Bought an oil filter then found a new one in the shed + 10 litres of semi skim  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 June 2014, 17:05:59
Aircon regassed!  :y  Brrrrrr!!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 June 2014, 23:09:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2014, 18:15:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 21:12:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:48:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 20:33:44
Made a slight modification to the FM Modulator install.
I removed mine  :-X
So methinks the only viable way forward after that is to tap into the CD Audio on the ribbon cable.

Should give crystal clear (well as good as it's going to get) audio.... just won't be overridden by Traffic messages and Nav Instructions.
It was a quick and dirty test before I went to France (I didn't fancy French radio)
Sniff sniff.... Is that....sniff....sniff.....curry? No.... A slight head unit mod?



...well they could go together. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2014, 17:03:42
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 26 June 2014, 23:09:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2014, 18:15:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 21:12:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:48:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 20:33:44
Made a slight modification to the FM Modulator install.
I removed mine  :-X
So methinks the only viable way forward after that is to tap into the CD Audio on the ribbon cable.

Should give crystal clear (well as good as it's going to get) audio.... just won't be overridden by Traffic messages and Nav Instructions.
It was a quick and dirty test before I went to France (I didn't fancy French radio)
Sniff sniff.... Is that....sniff....sniff.....curry? No.... A slight head unit mod?



...well they could go together. :)
It needs refinement...  ...though know its in and working, will I bother  :-[

You can make your own mind up, remind me to let you have a play when I next see you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 June 2014, 12:02:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 June 2014, 17:03:42
Quote from: Dr.gixer on 26 June 2014, 23:09:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2014, 18:15:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 21:12:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2014, 20:48:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2014, 20:33:44
Made a slight modification to the FM Modulator install.
I removed mine  :-X
So methinks the only viable way forward after that is to tap into the CD Audio on the ribbon cable.

Should give crystal clear (well as good as it's going to get) audio.... just won't be overridden by Traffic messages and Nav Instructions.
It was a quick and dirty test before I went to France (I didn't fancy French radio)
Sniff sniff.... Is that....sniff....sniff.....curry? No.... A slight head unit mod?



...well they could go together. :)
It needs refinement...  ...though know its in and working, will I bother  :-[

You can make your own mind up, remind me to let you have a play when I next see you.
Presumably the HU is looking for an input somewhere around line level using that input method?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 June 2014, 15:29:21
Had the oil & filter changed on the 2.6 today ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 June 2014, 15:51:47
Replaced the OSF central locking motor.
Now all five doors lock and unlock off the remote, which should stop it annoying me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 28 June 2014, 16:14:25
Adjusted the Flaps  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 28 June 2014, 18:45:53
Started work on the MV6 at last, took the old exhaust off and now have 4 bolts to drill out (no change there then), in between rain showers that is. As the estate has not been on the road for over 3 years this could take some time. Lots to do under the car but the engine runs sweet :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ady on 28 June 2014, 19:00:09
I bought a 2.6 2002 face lift saloon in January and so I've done.

Full service
Wish bones
Rear 3 exhaust boxes
Cam belt pulleys and water pump
Cam gaskets
Brakes all round
Coil packs

About to do in the next month

Master cylinder
Suspension
Diff leaking from drive shaft joints but not sure on cure

Is there anything else that anyone would recommend I should do before it goes wrong as I'm doing high milage and don't want any surprises.  Already done 15k in 6 months and many more to go.
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 28 June 2014, 20:26:09
If you've done 15k in 6 months I would do another oil change, and another every 4 months if you doing that kind of miles, but that's just me. Also

1. Droplinks
2. Steering idler
3. Breathers so the cam cover joints don't go again soon
4. Fuel filter

First two only a check is needed to see if they need doing. Did you use vauxhall parts at all :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 June 2014, 06:18:46
Getting ready for the big deep clean/detail which is a yearly event for me, Takes anywhere from around 2 - 4 weeks taking it easy ;D ... Even got a DA polisher recently, Should be fun  :y ...Spent a shit load on quality pads, polish, wax etc.. For the most part I find it relaxing :)

Was tempted by this wax but i'll let yous guess why I didn't buy it  LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I04PSQE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_7c6Rtb05J894B) it's a Mystery ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 29 June 2014, 08:27:08
Yesterday I got a new black round rubber thing that should stick to the road better than my old black round rubber thing. You lot know what I mean but I think the word filter has banned that "t" word ;D ;D ;D

Also if I mention it isn't it an instant 30 day ban from here :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 June 2014, 10:08:46
Quote from: plym ian on 29 June 2014, 08:27:08
Yesterday I got a new black round rubber thing that should stick to the road better than my old black round rubber thing. You lot know what I mean but I think the word filter has banned that "t" word ;D ;D ;D

Also if I mention it isn't it an instant 30 day ban from here :y

Only one??  ???  :o  I hope you spent suitable amounts of beer tokens to ensure you don't slide off into the ditch at the first corner?  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 June 2014, 10:36:38
Yesterday morning, spent about 45mins looking for the power sounder on the Battlebus (that's failing), without doing any research first - how hard can it be (TG style)?

Got chatting to my neighbour, ending up changing some bulbs and oil on his Captiva (basically, Antara), which was enough for my foot, so went in and laid on the sofa ;D

At least laying on the sofa was productive, I now know where the power sounder is. Stupid bloody place to fit ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 29 June 2014, 10:41:04
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 June 2014, 06:18:46
Getting ready for the big deep clean/detail which is a yearly event for me, Takes anywhere from around 2 - 4 weeks taking it easy ;D ... Even got a DA polisher recently, Should be fun  :y ...Spent a shit load on quality pads, polish, wax etc.. For the most part I find it relaxing :)

Was tempted by this wax but i'll let yous guess why I didn't buy it  LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I04PSQE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_7c6Rtb05J894B) it's a Mystery ::)
Thats 4 times as much as your car is worth  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 29 June 2014, 10:46:54
Oooohhhh  thats nasty,,,,,,,,,but funny   :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 29 June 2014, 10:47:08
Interior valet no2 , soon doggy smell will be gone  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 June 2014, 12:19:43
I think they put it under the wheel arch on half of the VX's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 29 June 2014, 12:47:34
Drained,flushed and refilled cooling system then a quick run to try and prove whether little bit of "gunge" in header tank was oil cooler failure,me mixing incompatible coolants or something.Luckily  coolant  and header tank remained clean,so not oil cooler then!PHEW!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 June 2014, 14:05:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 June 2014, 12:19:43
I think they put it under the wheel arch on half of the VX's
Yup, I should have checked first ;D

Not really able to jack up the car at the moment, so it will have to wait until I've been fixed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 29 June 2014, 21:14:36
Did a clutch fluid change due to having a very heavy clutch,now clutch pedal is a lot lighter,cheap fixes are the best  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 June 2014, 21:44:08
Quote from: 4x4 on 29 June 2014, 10:41:04
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 June 2014, 06:18:46
Getting ready for the big deep clean/detail which is a yearly event for me, Takes anywhere from around 2 - 4 weeks taking it easy ;D ... Even got a DA polisher recently, Should be fun  :y ...Spent a shit load on quality pads, polish, wax etc.. For the most part I find it relaxing :)

Was tempted by this wax but i'll let yous guess why I didn't buy it  LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I04PSQE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_7c6Rtb05J894B) it's a Mystery ::)
Thats 4 times as much as your car is worth  ;D ;D


Thats kind of you, I would happily sell you it for that price of £1,869  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Temetsy on 29 June 2014, 23:47:53
Finally! Now just old one out and newold one in 8)
Pretty simple wirings and all the pipings, worried waaay too much before starting the job  ;D
Btw, there's a pretty good tip for lifting. The whole engine/gb came out aligned pretty straight as u see when lifting from the passenger (driver for you) side and middle lifting points. Just tensioned the chain so that engine rose about 5cm and then removed the gearbox rear support and didn't swing a bit!

(http://i.imgur.com/yDWnWko.jpg?1)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 30 June 2014, 10:52:25
Ffffing puncture in my new Dunlops!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 June 2014, 17:04:57
Quote from: Temetsy on 29 June 2014, 23:47:53
Finally! Now just old one out and newold one in 8)
Pretty simple wirings and all the pipings, worried waaay too much before starting the job  ;D
Btw, there's a pretty good tip for lifting. The whole engine/gb came out aligned pretty straight as u see when lifting from the passenger (driver for you) side and middle lifting points. Just tensioned the chain so that engine rose about 5cm and then removed the gearbox rear support and didn't swing a bit!

(http://i.imgur.com/yDWnWko.jpg?1)
Just need to remember how it all goes back in :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Temetsy on 30 June 2014, 17:23:14
I'm going to use my car's loom that is in much better shape so I'll just write down the connector locations when disassembling it. The breather and coolant pipes seemed to be pretty straight forward, but with my memory I think that at the end of the project I'm going to have 100 pages of notes and 1tb of pics and still be wondering all the wirings and pipings :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: allen25 on 30 June 2014, 22:13:48
ATF & filter change as per the OOF guide. This was overdue and was causing 'abnormal' gear shifting. All is now back to normal....I should have got off my backside and done it earlier really! Service kit supplied through Autobahnstormers. I hope to see some of you at Billing!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 July 2014, 12:00:26
Got my old Omega back today for mot/service and cat back exhaust system,front bolts all snapped even after attention from the gas axe,all drilled out now and waiting for the system to turn up,the exhaust was all that was needed for the test though so pretty good really :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 01 July 2014, 18:46:52
New exhaust fitted to the MV6 today and yes all the bolts on the front snapped >:( all drilled out and new system on. Rear pipes are very close just before the back box, was not like that with the other system from Poland for the Elite. :-\ still I'll start her tomorrow and see if I get a rattle :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 July 2014, 19:00:33
Quote from: joff on 01 July 2014, 18:46:52
New exhaust fitted to the MV6 today and yes all the bolts on the front snapped >:( all drilled out and new system on. Rear pipes are very close just before the back box, was not like that with the other system from Poland for the Elite. :-\ still I'll start her tomorrow and see if I get a rattle :D :y

The one I did today had the pipes pretty close together as well,came from Unipart stockist who had it all on the shelf :o,exhaust came to £151 including some clamps :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 July 2014, 19:47:23
for the clit


first cleared the space for turbo and tubular exhaust manifold
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/isikalkani_zps4ac48499.jpg)


and then this one (turbo garret 2052)

flanges 310 , rest 304

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/manifold5_zps737225b7.jpg)


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 01 July 2014, 19:52:16
Quote from: henryd on 01 July 2014, 19:00:33
Quote from: joff on 01 July 2014, 18:46:52
New exhaust fitted to the MV6 today and yes all the bolts on the front snapped >:( all drilled out and new system on. Rear pipes are very close just before the back box, was not like that with the other system from Poland for the Elite. :-\ still I'll start her tomorrow and see if I get a rattle :D :y

The one I did today had the pipes pretty close together as well,came from Unipart stockist who had it all on the shelf :o,exhaust came to £151 including some clamps :y


Nope under £100 fitted cat back from Poland
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2014, 21:14:21
Removed the power sounder from the Battlebus. Found an ants nest behind the liner ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 July 2014, 22:20:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 July 2014, 21:14:21
Removed the power sounder from the Battlebus. Found an ants nest behind the liner ;D


 ;D ;D   interestingly the last time I cleaned a friends engine bay there were some soil under the wipers covered with fungi and some plants ???  what the .....  :o :o  when I asked him he had no idea how the soil accumulated there ;D ;D ;D


ps: serious
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 July 2014, 22:30:51
Quote from: joff on 01 July 2014, 19:52:16
Quote from: henryd on 01 July 2014, 19:00:33
Quote from: joff on 01 July 2014, 18:46:52
New exhaust fitted to the MV6 today and yes all the bolts on the front snapped >:( all drilled out and new system on. Rear pipes are very close just before the back box, was not like that with the other system from Poland for the Elite. :-\ still I'll start her tomorrow and see if I get a rattle :D :y

The one I did today had the pipes pretty close together as well,came from Unipart stockist who had it all on the shelf :o,exhaust came to £151 including some clamps :y


Nope under £100 fitted cat back from Poland

Good price :y,but I didn't know I needed it till this morning so price wasn't top of my priorities,just needed it quicksmart :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 July 2014, 22:56:17
Made the final connections for the lightbar... Have a couple of questions for a Traffic Officer... Will ask the first one to stop me ;D

So far, the PNC checks haven't produced so much as a raised eyebrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 02 July 2014, 07:50:12
Yesterday, new rear tyre, as apparently it wasnt round!  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 03 July 2014, 16:20:23
Removed duff alternator on the 2.6 LPG saloon ( sod of a job with LPG fitted and the fact that some ass had put the top bolt in around the wrong way), only to find the water pump is leaking. So new pump and time for a cam belt kit as I don't know when the last one was fitted, and the fact that the chap I got it off talks out of his back side. Still can't say to much as I did not give a lot for it. :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 16:31:10
Spotted some rust. Serious looking rust. A big enough crusty crunchy patch on the sill that makes me not want to take the plastic sill cover off in case there's nothing left behind it..  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 July 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 16:31:10
Spotted some rust. Serious looking rust. A big enough crusty crunchy patch on the sill that makes me not want to take the plastic sill cover off in case there's nothing left behind it..  :-X

Would that be at the rear of the sill ? Mine needs a patch too  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 July 2014, 16:58:24
Quote from: Emd on 03 July 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 16:31:10
Spotted some rust. Serious looking rust. A big enough crusty crunchy patch on the sill that makes me not want to take the plastic sill cover off in case there's nothing left behind it..  :-X

Would that be at the rear of the sill ? Mine needs a patch too  :y

Jack it up and see what happens!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 17:41:45
Quote from: Emd on 03 July 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 16:31:10
Spotted some rust. Serious looking rust. A big enough crusty crunchy patch on the sill that makes me not want to take the plastic sill cover off in case there's nothing left behind it..  :-X

Would that be at the rear of the sill ? Mine needs a patch too  :y

About 3" in front of the B pillar..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 July 2014, 17:42:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 17:41:45
Quote from: Emd on 03 July 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 16:31:10
Spotted some rust. Serious looking rust. A big enough crusty crunchy patch on the sill that makes me not want to take the plastic sill cover off in case there's nothing left behind it..  :-X

Would that be at the rear of the sill ? Mine needs a patch too  :y

About 3" in front of the B pillar..
Passenger side perchance :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 July 2014, 20:11:42
Nope, drivers.. I haven't looked at the other side.

*sticks head in sand*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 July 2014, 20:38:19
Mine is passenger side, but nothing the plastic cannot hide :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kevinp58 on 04 July 2014, 19:17:41
Fitted my Jetex s/s exhaust a really well made piece of kit just went together so easy  :) :y the only thing was the car had its original factory fitted exhaust and the barstid bolts all snapped at the cat end  >:( that was after smothering them in wd40 and tapping them brushing the loose rust off then soaking them again for hours in wd again slowly undo a tad then back it back again to and through but still snapped >:( >:( but the exhaust is on and sounds really nice not loud and quiet when ticking over then when you bury the pedal it has a nice deep sound but not loud.  :-* :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 July 2014, 19:37:13
New water pump on the 2.6 and almost fitted new cam belt then the rain come, so hope tomorrow is better
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 July 2014, 20:28:36
painted the winter wheels for omega


base color to give blue shade


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/jant0_zpsa0aec715.jpg)


final color silver


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/jant2_zps0b42d71a.jpg)


but painting them were a pain in the ar*e >:(   it took 4.5 half hours to paint 2 with clear coat


painting them vertically easier.. for less dust and avoiding flow in the holes


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/jant1_zpsabcec721.jpg)



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 July 2014, 20:44:05
Nice job Cem  :y You sure like to paint much anything in your spare time  ::) ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Magwheels on 04 July 2014, 22:26:24
Painting multi spoke wheels was always a royal pain!!!

Look worth it though, they look good.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 July 2014, 22:27:18
Broken the Estate  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 July 2014, 08:51:24
Not sure if the colour has come out too well in the pics, but looks a decent job there cem, so worth the effort :y

tunnie - did you manage to fix it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 July 2014, 09:07:07
Re paint flow, I often wondered about keeping the part turning. Where possible?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 July 2014, 10:16:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 July 2014, 08:51:24
Not sure if the colour has come out too well in the pics, but looks a decent job there cem, so worth the effort :y

tunnie - did you manage to fix it?

No  :(

Big thanks to Josh for staying later than planned, but as per other thread/text it appears to be the loom  :'(

Add into that ABS ECU replacement, we could be at the end of the road I think.

Option 1) Sell both get something like V70 Estate.
Option 2) Get a roof box for the 3.2, which is tempting as sod all is wrong with that car. Bar an aircon valve leak  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 July 2014, 11:27:12
Quote from: tunnie on 05 July 2014, 10:16:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 July 2014, 08:51:24
Not sure if the colour has come out too well in the pics, but looks a decent job there cem, so worth the effort :y

tunnie - did you manage to fix it?

No  :(

Big thanks to Josh for staying later than planned, but as per other thread/text it appears to be the loom  :'(

Add into that ABS ECU replacement, we could be at the end of the road I think.

Option 1) Sell both get something like V70 Estate.
Option 2) Get a roof box for the 3.2, which is tempting as sod all is wrong with that car. Bar an aircon valve leak  :)

For the sake of a bit of solder ? Pull yourself together lad ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: brian36 on 05 July 2014, 15:33:35
after having new wishbones,drop links and tie rods done with poly bushes took a drive to wim at chesham get full geo set up done. guys done great job and as good old marks dtm had loosened rear bits etc as seized it only cost £72 to get sorted. felt completely different on return trip.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 July 2014, 17:09:39
It's a stressy process if you're new to it, but the results speak for themselves 8)

Enjoy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 05 July 2014, 20:00:52
Got the cam belt finished, new air filter and put a pollen filter in as it did not have one changed the oil, and then could not get the oil filter off as the whole thing ( cap and body) is turning Grrrrrrrrrr, how the hell do you get it off now :-\ :-\ I do have a spare housing in the parts shed I think ??? ::) and a hammer in the garage ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 July 2014, 22:12:45
Quote from: Emd on 04 July 2014, 20:44:05
Nice job Cem  :y You sure like to paint much anything in your spare time  ::) ;D ;)


thanks Emd.. I paint whatever I catch ;D :y


ps: in the last days I learned some new things about patches .. I'll share whenever I test them on a piece.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 July 2014, 22:17:01
Quote from: Magwheels on 04 July 2014, 22:26:24
Painting multi spoke wheels was always a royal pain!!!

Look worth it though, they look good.   :y


thanks..  :)   believe me they are the master thesis of painting.. I have tried all sorts of techniques to paint properly..


ps: the total cost of sandpapers + paint  + clear coat  + hardener + reducer and electric may be more than buying them new ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 July 2014, 22:21:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 July 2014, 08:51:24
Not sure if the colour has come out too well in the pics, but looks a decent job there cem, so worth the effort :y

tunnie - did you manage to fix it?


thanks  :) :y


will post the pictures later in the sun light.. I took the pictures as soon as they were finished and in the shadow..


they give a silver color with a blue shade in sunlight changing with direction..  but  apparently not visible and even clear coat doesnt shine from the angle :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 July 2014, 22:40:23

intercooler position without pipes


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/intercooler_zps30b67d62.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/downpipeflans_zps6387cc1a.jpg)


down pipe


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/downpipe_zps2e2e42a0.jpg)


exhaust


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/egzos_zps5a8589f8.jpg)


turbo


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/turbo_zps9f44db4e.jpg)




(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/manifold_zps3c948fb9.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 July 2014, 22:49:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 July 2014, 09:07:07
Re paint flow, I often wondered about keeping the part turning. Where possible?


if I understand correctly you are asking about paint flow and turning the wheel..  I need to turn the wheel for every spoke to spray at a correct angle for my hand and visible light..  because if you cant see what you spray you cant paint properly.. as I paint every piece in  12-16 steps ( 4 per every go-depending on part) and spray nozzle to minimum, flow is not a problem except the center holes..


ps: spray gun 1.0 micron small hvlp , bigger guns not suitable for that job
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 July 2014, 23:07:46
Quote from: cem on 05 July 2014, 22:12:45
Quote from: Emd on 04 July 2014, 20:44:05
Nice job Cem  :y You sure like to paint much anything in your spare time  ::) ;D ;)


thanks Emd.. I paint whatever I catch ;D :y


I bet Mrs Cem is quick on her feet for fear of a coat of lacquer!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 July 2014, 23:12:09
Quote from: cem on 05 July 2014, 22:49:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 July 2014, 09:07:07
Re paint flow, I often wondered about keeping the part turning. Where possible?


if I understand correctly you are asking about paint flow and turning the wheel..  I need to turn the wheel for every spoke to spray at a correct angle for my hand and visible light..  because if you cant see what you spray you cant paint properly.. as I paint every piece in  12-16 steps ( 4 per every go-depending on part) and spray nozzle to minimum, flow is not a problem except the center holes..


ps: spray gun 1.0 micron small hvlp , bigger guns not suitable for that job

I understand that. Well, as much anyone can with very limited experience of spray painting such as me anyway ;D

Merely referring to flow in isolation and drips or runs in the paint. If the part being painted is turned constantly, or as soon as the paint is applied, then gravity can't pull the pain as much and then allow either more paint to be applied, or less time to allow flow.

Eg, I once really struggled with painting a motorcycle petrol tank. I guess the paint was too thin, I don't know. But I got round it by placing the tank on a spit type arrangement, as the tank was off a bike with a spine frame so was a saddlebag style that lent itself well to a spit, which I could constantly turn at a slow speed.


 Same amount of paint applied, but as it was rotating slowly, the paint didn't run.

It was just an idea really, that was also triggered by the way the wheel is mounted in the pic. :y

Nice job. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2014, 09:43:59
Put the foam bed liner in the boot for Billing , sure ive forgotten something  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 July 2014, 09:52:39
Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2014, 09:54:45
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 July 2014, 09:52:39
Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend  ;D

20 litre water capsule and all your beer will weigh the back down a bit , best take it easy on the bends  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 06 July 2014, 10:00:56
Quote from: Emd on 06 July 2014, 09:54:45
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 July 2014, 09:52:39
Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend  ;D

20 litre water capsule and all your beer will weigh the back down a bit , best take it easy on the bends  :D

are you pair moving to billing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2014, 10:10:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 06 July 2014, 10:00:56
Quote from: Emd on 06 July 2014, 09:54:45
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 July 2014, 09:52:39
Must get my stuff out of garage ready for the weekend  ;D

20 litre water capsule and all your beer will weigh the back down a bit , best take it easy on the bends  :D

are you pair moving to billing :D

Well the boots already full and not got food in yet  :( Mite need a roof rack at this rate  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2014, 10:11:58
Bloody hell, bit early to be packing for Billing, isn't it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2014, 10:15:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2014, 10:11:58
Bloody hell, bit early to be packing for Billing, isn't it?

Tent stuff ect been in boot a week now , just got to fill the water balloon up on the day then pick martin and his beer up .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2014, 10:23:23
I suspect mine will get packed 30mins before I leave ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 July 2014, 10:45:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 05 July 2014, 23:07:46
Quote from: cem on 05 July 2014, 22:12:45
Quote from: Emd on 04 July 2014, 20:44:05
Nice job Cem  :y You sure like to paint much anything in your spare time  ::) ;D ;)


thanks Emd.. I paint whatever I catch ;D :y





I bet Mrs Cem is quick on her feet for fear of a coat of lacquer!  ;D


 ;D ;D   she had it..  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 July 2014, 10:54:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 July 2014, 23:12:09
Quote from: cem on 05 July 2014, 22:49:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 July 2014, 09:07:07
Re paint flow, I often wondered about keeping the part turning. Where possible?


if I understand correctly you are asking about paint flow and turning the wheel..  I need to turn the wheel for every spoke to spray at a correct angle for my hand and visible light..  because if you cant see what you spray you cant paint properly.. as I paint every piece in  12-16 steps ( 4 per every go-depending on part) and spray nozzle to minimum, flow is not a problem except the center holes..


ps: spray gun 1.0 micron small hvlp , bigger guns not suitable for that job

I understand that. Well, as much anyone can with very limited experience of spray painting such as me anyway ;D

Merely referring to flow in isolation and drips or runs in the paint. If the part being painted is turned constantly, or as soon as the paint is applied, then gravity can't pull the pain as much and then allow either more paint to be applied, or less time to allow flow.

Eg, I once really struggled with painting a motorcycle petrol tank. I guess the paint was too thin, I don't know. But I got round it by placing the tank on a spit type arrangement, as the tank was off a bike with a spine frame so was a saddlebag style that lent itself well to a spit, which I could constantly turn at a slow speed.


 Same amount of paint applied, but as it was rotating slowly, the paint didn't run.

It was just an idea really, that was also triggered by the way the wheel is mounted in the pic. :y

Nice job. :)


Thanks Chris.. :) :y


type and amount of reducer (thinner) directly determines your success or failure..  you must arrange the type (fast or slow reducer) according to environment temperature but even also have to play with book percentage according to spray face angle..  of course best and easiest way to paint is a horizontal surface but thats not always possible and if you are painting outside a horizontal surface means calling trouble with all sorts of insects and dust..  during painting I loose more than a half hour cleaning small insects either by a sticky tootpick or tackrag or cleaning thinner and re-spray again to correct.. The reason I painted outside is if I had to pay 8 hours of paint cabin rent the cost would double.. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 July 2014, 15:16:08
Went to replace discs and pads on the front of Mrs VXL's (Mrs SEAT doesn't have the same ring to it!) Alhambra only to be defeated by the caliper bracket bolts.

Think they will need a windy gun to get them off.

So that was a fail!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 July 2014, 16:18:40
Scaffold pole :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 July 2014, 17:09:17
Breaker bar is always handy to have.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 July 2014, 17:18:22
here is the same wheel from different angles. still raw , not sanded, not polished waiting it to cure completely.. must admit 5 mp camera is a bit limited in reflecting the actual shine


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/jant1_zps6a86888e.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/jant3_zpsc52aa500.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/jant2_zps6fa8c26b.jpg)


the reason for the color difference is the directional component which changes according to angle




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2014, 19:45:31
You sanded all those wheels by hand  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2014, 19:50:55
Changed HBV on the Silver Bullet, and did breathers whilst there. Breathers good, by throttle body was a bit manky.

Managed to get the Battlebus to Tesco ;D

Washed all 3 cars.

Replaced a wheel on TBE, as it looks like it may have a puncture, so need to get that fixed.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 July 2014, 20:01:04
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 July 2014, 17:09:17
Breaker bar is always handy to have.   :y

Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 July 2014, 16:18:40
Scaffold pole :-X
Nope, not a chance, if I'd used a scaffold pole on the end of my breaker bar I'd have been standing next door  ;D

They will need shocking off with an air driven ratchet methinks. Having read up on Ford Galaxy / VW forums it seems a lot of people have been defeated by the bolts as well. Nice big discs on these 130 TDi's - 300mm with equally hefty calipers (although still single piston setup).

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 July 2014, 20:03:12
Quote from: cem on 06 July 2014, 17:18:22
here is the same wheel from different angles. still raw , not sanded, not polished waiting it to cure completely.. must admit 5 mp camera is a bit limited in reflecting the actual shine
the reason for the color difference is the directional component which changes according to angle

I've got four sets of 17" Elite alloys that need refurbishing  ::)
Shall I pop them in the post to you Cem?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 July 2014, 21:36:26
Quote from: Emd on 06 July 2014, 19:45:31
You sanded all those wheels by hand  :o


1.. removed all paint and primary coat (long long time)
2. epoxy 
3.sanding
4. as in some places the metal show its head epoxy again
5. sand
6.. blue base coat
6.sanding
7.final coat +clear
8. will be sanded and polished again
9. if necessary will be another clear coat application :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 July 2014, 21:38:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2014, 19:50:55
Changed HBV on the Silver Bullet, and did breathers whilst there. Breathers good, by throttle body was a bit manky.

Managed to get the Battlebus to Tesco ;D

Washed all 3 cars.

Replaced a wheel on TBE, as it looks like it may have a puncture, so need to get that fixed.


very good .. today you had your sports :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 06 July 2014, 21:58:32
Washed two of the fleet ;D ;D oil filter body changed on CDX saloon and new filter, also brake sensor, light bulb change, remove power sounder which was dead anyway and had a bit of a shock later. :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 July 2014, 22:47:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 July 2014, 20:01:04
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 July 2014, 17:09:17
Breaker bar is always handy to have.   :y

Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 July 2014, 16:18:40
Scaffold pole :-X
Nope, not a chance, if I'd used a scaffold pole on the end of my breaker bar I'd have been standing next door  ;D

They will need shocking off with an air driven ratchet methinks. Having read up on Ford Galaxy / VW forums it seems a lot of people have been defeated by the bolts as well. Nice big discs on these 130 TDi's - 300mm with equally hefty calipers (although still single piston setup).
Having had the pleasure of that very task, rest assured, a 6' scaffold pole is all you need :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 06 July 2014, 23:58:05
Removed front bumper assembly from Jag today to overhaul suspension air compressor (new seals), and while bumper was off fitted Osram Night Breaker Plus bulbs to the headlights (crap design, need to remove lights to fit bulbs, and to remove lights have to drop bumper assembly)  Hopefully will be able to see now at night, and so far the suspension fault error has not reappeared - also note the car is sitting slightly higher now and feels much smoother driving.  Result
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: peter the butcher on 07 July 2014, 10:22:26
Renewed the insurance 10 days earlier than it should, same firm, so no issues changing companies. It was £250, and increase of £10 on last year, so not too bad  :) :)

Peter
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 July 2014, 15:11:08
Car up in the air to tackle a few out standing jobs...

Not least replacing theses...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140707_145935_zpsokkfxvsj.jpg)

Just the breather bridge and a service to do now....

... quite looking forward to undoing the spin on filter ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2014, 16:01:51
Has it had a shunt?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 July 2014, 16:03:04
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2014, 16:01:51
Has it had a shunt?
Not recently  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2014, 16:13:54
Ah ok  ;D ;D

Every time I have seen such a failure is when the car has had a shunt, the engine and gearbox try to lurch forward and the rubbers tear.

Have seen one where it did go forward and the prop spline joint disconnected.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 July 2014, 16:23:58
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2014, 16:13:54
Ah ok  ;D ;D

Every time I have seen such a failure is when the car has had a shunt, the engine and gearbox try to lurch forward and the rubbers tear.

Have seen one where it did go forward and the prop spline joint disconnected.
;D the engine didn't get a chance to go that far forward when I broke it properly... there was a lorry in the way :-X

I suspect that over time the rear seal has allowed oil to leak onto the rear mount, attacking the rubber, the final straw being  a conversation with a Honda Civic last year, as it was still intact in January '13 when I changed the clutch last :y

Engine mount was the nearside one, and had previously fallen off :-X suspect again a combination of oil damage and strain, as the engine rocks to the offside under load :-\

Perhaps noteworthy that the nearside engine mount was replaced by TVP when they last serviced the car at 96k...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 07 July 2014, 16:27:00
Tagged the 2.6 onto the DTI's insurance for 30 days to see what it's like (£70) didn't know Direct line did that, and put a few gallons of fuel in the 2.6, now where is that LPG station  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 July 2014, 18:16:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2014, 16:13:54
Ah ok  ;D ;D

Every time I have seen such a failure is when the car has had a shunt, the engine and gearbox try to lurch forward and the rubbers tear.

Have seen one where it did go forward and the prop spline joint disconnected.
That's one hell of a lurch, having had a prop apart to examine the centre prop mount bearing closely, there's a fair amount of spline!!!

I guess the donk and box do weigh a fair amount though, but it must also strain the rubber pad on the gearbox support bar.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 July 2014, 18:18:54
The gearbox mount being the two pieces on the left in the pic ;D

Gearbox cross member now sits 5mm further forward...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 July 2014, 20:19:30
Well the spin on filter was an anti climax ;D

No mess, no sticking, thirty seconds start to finish...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 July 2014, 21:27:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 July 2014, 20:19:30
Well the spin on filter was an anti climax ;D

No mess, no sticking, thirty seconds start to finish...

Any oil dribbling down your arm? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 July 2014, 21:56:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 07 July 2014, 21:27:00
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 July 2014, 20:19:30
Well the spin on filter was an anti climax ;D

No mess, no sticking, thirty seconds start to finish...

Any oil dribbling down your arm? ::)
Not that I noticed ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2014, 22:01:15
Picked up the wheel after having a puncture repaired. Almost got around to taking it out of the boot and fitting it. Almost.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 July 2014, 22:10:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2014, 22:01:15
Picked up the wheel after having a puncture repaired. Almost got around to taking it out of the boot and fitting it. Almost.
Easy tiger ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 July 2014, 22:16:04
Checked service records.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 July 2014, 17:22:18
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 July 2014, 22:10:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2014, 22:01:15
Picked up the wheel after having a puncture repaired. Almost got around to taking it out of the boot and fitting it. Almost.
Easy tiger ;D
That reminds me. I still have a wheel in the boot.  Oh well ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 08 July 2014, 20:19:47
Another day on the CDX LPG saloon, had a what sounded like, valve knocking sound after doing the cam belt change even though I checked the timing a few times before putting it all back together.

So took it all apart again today and started again, all back together but also changed the plugs with Vauxhall parts, on the 246 side the coil pack was loose. Would any arcing sound like a valve knocking ?

All back together now and no knocking sound. Now polishing HID's. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 July 2014, 21:19:08
Sounds like the old bag o' gravel to me Joff. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 09 July 2014, 06:48:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 July 2014, 21:19:08
Sounds like the old bag o' gravel to me Joff. ;)


 :o which is?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 July 2014, 07:07:24
Quote from: joff on 09 July 2014, 06:48:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 July 2014, 21:19:08
Sounds like the old bag o' gravel to me Joff. ;)


 :o which is?

Same problem TB had after lpg installation. Unexplained engine noise.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 09 July 2014, 07:14:22
Finally got the four wheel alignment done on the 3.0,had to replace the rear track rods first....frigg me those Lemforders aren't cheap at £120 a pop. Think I won't be rooting around the back end on the other two cars until I come back from my holiday.......can't wait ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2014, 19:27:23
Quote from: nitro on 09 July 2014, 07:14:22
Finally got the four wheel alignment done on the 3.0,had to replace the rear track rods first....frigg me those Lemforders aren't cheap at £120 a pop. Think I won't be rooting around the back end on the other two cars until I come back from my holiday.......can't wait ::)
I use GM, at £92 per side :o

I've got my doubts about recent Lemforder quality :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 10 July 2014, 14:16:43
Had both of my omegas wishbones replaced today and cant believe what a great difference there is to the driving/steering /braking to my car and that is before taking it to have the tracking/camber done...on inspection of old units one was badly worn and the other was average so well worth having them both replaced...chuffed now... :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 July 2014, 14:33:29
Put 30 foam cups in the boot  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 10 July 2014, 16:18:58
Undersealed the car. That sh*te gets everywhere!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 10 July 2014, 16:35:50
Took all the coolant system off the MV6, removed coil packs and inlet manifold. Starting to look a bit sad now :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 July 2014, 18:26:45
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 10 July 2014, 16:18:58
Undersealed the car. That sh*te gets everywhere!

It does . Smells nice though  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 July 2014, 18:44:13
This, mostly...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140710_184015_zpse5pdhb5s.jpg)

Should save having a PNC check every time I drive past a traffic car ::)

Might wash it after tea...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 July 2014, 18:56:48
Pulled a tree out with it!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 July 2014, 19:00:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 July 2014, 18:56:48
Pulled a tree out with it!  8)
Wanted: AR35 to replace a slightly fooked AR25 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 10 July 2014, 19:04:10
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 July 2014, 19:00:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 July 2014, 18:56:48
Pulled a tree out with it!  8)
Wanted: AR35 to replace a slightly fooked AR25 :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 10 July 2014, 19:08:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 July 2014, 18:56:48
Pulled a tree out with it!  8)

 ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 10 July 2014, 19:34:42
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 July 2014, 18:56:48
Pulled a tree out with it!  8)
The Christmas tree from the garage was it :D :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2014, 01:26:50
Quote from: plym ian on 10 July 2014, 19:34:42
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 July 2014, 18:56:48
Pulled a tree out with it!  8)
The Christmas tree from the garage was it :D :D ;D ;D

A willow tree that was too close to the house and getting too big!  ::)

I thought the mighty Omega would just rip it out, but I had to do a fair bit of digging as well.  :(  The gearbox survived though!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 12:43:25
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)

incase the corsa boyos, come looking for some tent fun.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 July 2014, 14:00:27
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 12:43:25
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)

incase the corsa boyos, come looking for some tent fun.
Didn't know Dazzle was going...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 July 2014, 14:06:50
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 12:43:25
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)

incase the corsa boyos, come looking for some tent fun.

There's a friendly lay-by on route for that sort of thing  ::) ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: taitinson on 11 July 2014, 14:36:11
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 14:06:50
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 12:43:25
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)

incase the corsa boyos, come looking for some tent fun.

There's a friendly lay-by on route for that sort of thing  ::) ::) ;D

And how did you come by this information EMD  :-* :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 July 2014, 16:54:58
Quote from: taitinson on 11 July 2014, 14:36:11
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 14:06:50
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 12:43:25
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)

incase the corsa boyos, come looking for some tent fun.

There's a friendly lay-by on route for that sort of thing  ::) ::) ;D

And how did you come by this information EMD  :-* :-*

Its very well known Mr Tait , was on the news years back and police were frequent visitors to round people up  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 11 July 2014, 17:12:32
omega
       oil, filters , crank sensor , fuel relays, rear brake pads
clit
      nothing
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2014, 17:29:43
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 16:54:58
Quote from: taitinson on 11 July 2014, 14:36:11
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 14:06:50
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 12:43:25
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)

incase the corsa boyos, come looking for some tent fun.

There's a friendly lay-by on route for that sort of thing  ::) ::) ;D

And how did you come by this information EMD  :-* :-*

It's very well known among us NOOFer's Mr Tait , we were on the news years back and the police were frequent visitors to round us up!  ::) ;D

Fixed.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 19:08:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 July 2014, 17:29:43
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 16:54:58
Quote from: taitinson on 11 July 2014, 14:36:11
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 14:06:50
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2014, 12:43:25
Quote from: Emd on 11 July 2014, 12:19:25
Put the last few things in the boot + a spare hammer for safety at night  ::)

incase the corsa boyos, come looking for some tent fun.

There's a friendly lay-by on route for that sort of thing  ::) ::) ;D

And how did you come by this information EMD  :-* :-*

It's very well known among us NOOFer's Mr Tait , we were on the news years back and the police were frequent visitors to round us up!  ::) ;D

Fixed.  ;)
there's a gaywoo heading for billing now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 01:59:56
Had the A/C done at a VX garage, Forgot all about the dash cam, It recorded the whole ordeal, Be surprised how they treat your car  :o ... and how overly nice they where once they spotted the camera "Oh we being filmed" , Around 5 or 6 gathered around the car at one point  ;D ;D ;D ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 July 2014, 11:17:21
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 01:59:56
Had the A/C done at a VX garage, Forgot all about the dash cam, It recorded the whole ordeal, Be surprised how they treat your car  :o ... and how overly nice they where once they spotted the camera "Oh we being filmed" , Around 5 or 6 gathered around the car at one point  ;D ;D ;D ::)
That's worth posting up... see what's what...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 14:32:51
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 July 2014, 11:17:21
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 01:59:56
Had the A/C done at a VX garage, Forgot all about the dash cam, It recorded the whole ordeal, Be surprised how they treat your car  :o ... and how overly nice they where once they spotted the camera "Oh we being filmed" , Around 5 or 6 gathered around the car at one point  ;D ;D ;D ::)
That's worth posting up... see what's what...

Wonder if there are any implications with it being filmed on private property without the peoples consent  :-\ .. or is it not classed as private property not sure seen as it's a restricted area...?

Oh yeah I also forgot to mention they where revving it allot, Hitting the rev-limiter at times... Driving around with the bonnet up through narrow areas etc..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 July 2014, 14:37:52
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 14:32:51
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 July 2014, 11:17:21
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 01:59:56
Had the A/C done at a VX garage, Forgot all about the dash cam, It recorded the whole ordeal, Be surprised how they treat your car  :o ... and how overly nice they where once they spotted the camera "Oh we being filmed" , Around 5 or 6 gathered around the car at one point  ;D ;D ;D ::)
That's worth posting up... see what's what...

Wonder if there are any implications with it being filmed on private property without the peoples consent  :-\ .. or is it not classed as private property not sure seen as it's a restricted area...?

Oh yeah I also forgot to mention they where revving it allot, Hitting the rev-limiter at times... Driving around with the bonnet up through narrow areas etc..

Sod the implications!  I'd be having a stiff word with the Service Manager if I was you!  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 14:45:57
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 12 July 2014, 14:37:52
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 14:32:51
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 July 2014, 11:17:21
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 July 2014, 01:59:56
Had the A/C done at a VX garage, Forgot all about the dash cam, It recorded the whole ordeal, Be surprised how they treat your car  :o ... and how overly nice they where once they spotted the camera "Oh we being filmed" , Around 5 or 6 gathered around the car at one point  ;D ;D ;D ::)
That's worth posting up... see what's what...

Wonder if there are any implications with it being filmed on private property without the peoples consent  :-\ .. or is it not classed as private property not sure seen as it's a restricted area...?

Oh yeah I also forgot to mention they where revving it allot, Hitting the rev-limiter at times... Driving around with the bonnet up through narrow areas etc..

Sod the implications!  I'd be having a stiff word with the Service Manager if I was you!  >:(

Did get the service done at £30 all in should have been £60 + Vat, Can't imagine why  ::)... I'm happy with that unless it leaks after they said it isn't then i'll be going back there.

By sounds of things they hadn't seen an omega before saying things like "good f**k**g car" - "this car has f**k**g bose"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 July 2014, 16:06:22
Fitted new front discs and OEM pads, painted calipers and brackets and bled new fluid throughout on the 2.6. Will need to repeat the whole process on the 3.2 before it's MOT as well (oh well, not for a few months yet).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2014, 16:32:46
Got as far as getting the T2 out, but can't be arsed to plug it in ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 10:53:17
Took the winter tyres off the Omega and put the summer ones back on :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 11:23:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 10:53:17
Took the winter tyres off the Omega and put the summer ones back on :-[

Not just me who has a problem with can't-be-arsed-ness, then. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 11:36:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 11:23:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 10:53:17
Took the winter tyres off the Omega and put the summer ones back on :-[

Not just me who has a problem with can't-be-arsed-ness, then. :y

 ;D Definitely not! I couldn't face moving the wheels allllll the way from the shed to the garage until now. It must be at least 30 feet.. ;D

Inside edge of the rear winters are as bald as a .. bald thing. Oops. I don't think they'll make another winter! But then I'm not sure the car will either so it's probably a moot point ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 14 July 2014, 12:15:16
Quick oil and filter change on big blue, and a little diff top up
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 July 2014, 13:47:45
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 11:23:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 10:53:17
Took the winter tyres off the Omega and put the summer ones back on :-[

Not just me who has a problem with can't-be-arsed-ness, then. :y
It could be a heat thing :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 15:06:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 July 2014, 13:47:45
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 11:23:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 10:53:17
Took the winter tyres off the Omega and put the summer ones back on :-[

Not just me who has a problem with can't-be-arsed-ness, then. :y
It could be a heat thing :-\

I damn near melted! Had to clear the garage out to get the M3 into it as well as we've got builders in on Thursday and we're now away until Wednesday night ;D There's nothing like a little motivation to get one moving, eh! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 22:11:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(

Not from the back of the car, was it? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 11:33:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 22:11:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(

Not from the back of the car, was it? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)

Hard to tell but that's my guess..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 July 2014, 12:18:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 11:33:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 22:11:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(

Not from the back of the car, was it? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)

Hard to tell but that's my guess..
White 3.2, an afternoon swapping the interior, wheel bearing issue solved :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 July 2014, 12:34:28
Put the rear up on ramps , where are those dimples for the tow bar fitment  :-\ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:41:37
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:34:28
Put the rear up on ramps , where are those dimples for the tow bar fitment  :-\ ::)

On the estate they are on the iside under boot carpet :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:42:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 12:18:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 11:33:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 22:11:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(

Not from the back of the car, was it? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)

Hard to tell but that's my guess..
White 3.2, an afternoon swapping the interior, wheel bearing issue solved :y


How ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 July 2014, 12:45:16
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:42:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 12:18:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 11:33:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 22:11:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(

Not from the back of the car, was it? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)

Hard to tell but that's my guess..
White 3.2, an afternoon swapping the interior, wheel bearing issue solved :y


How ???
By taking all the nice Elite bits and fitting them to another car... wheel bearing issue suddenly disappears  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 July 2014, 12:55:35
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:41:37
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:34:28
Put the rear up on ramps , where are those dimples for the tow bar fitment  :-\ ::)

On the estate they are on the iside under boot carpet :y

Yeah i lifted that and cant see any markings , just that thick soundproofing stuff stuck to the floor  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 July 2014, 13:01:27
Please read the manual ::) it's in with all the tech gubbins towards the back :y

Need to lift the sound proofing too, but the manual will tell you where you need to be looking :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 July 2014, 13:03:37
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 13:01:27
Please read the manual ::) it's in with all the tech gubbins towards the back :y

Need to lift the sound proofing too, but the manual will tell you where you need to be looking :y

Will i need to get under the car  ::) ;D Just that if i do ill probably not get out again  ::) :D I shalt read da manuel  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 July 2014, 13:03:44
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:55:35
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:41:37
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:34:28
Put the rear up on ramps , where are those dimples for the tow bar fitment  :-\ ::)

On the estate they are on the iside under boot carpet :y

Yeah i lifted that and cant see any markings , just that thick soundproofing stuff stuck to the floor  :-\


They are not that big/deep :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 July 2014, 13:06:00
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 13:03:44
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:55:35
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:41:37
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:34:28
Put the rear up on ramps , where are those dimples for the tow bar fitment  :-\ ::)

On the estate they are on the iside under boot carpet :y

Yeah i lifted that and cant see any markings , just that thick soundproofing stuff stuck to the floor  :-\


They are not that big/deep :y

Ok thanks  :y

No doubt ill be back to ask about wiring  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 July 2014, 13:06:54
Oh lordy ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 July 2014, 13:12:30
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 13:06:54
Oh lordy ;D

Car electrics eh (http://www.thessdreview.com/Forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3411&d=1390162041)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 July 2014, 13:35:10
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 13:06:00
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 13:03:44
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:55:35
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:41:37
Quote from: Emd on 15 July 2014, 12:34:28
Put the rear up on ramps , where are those dimples for the tow bar fitment  :-\ ::)

On the estate they are on the iside under boot carpet :y

Yeah i lifted that and cant see any markings , just that thick soundproofing stuff stuck to the floor  :-\


They are not that big/deep :y

Ok thanks  :y

No doubt ill be back to ask about wiring  ;D


I have just taken a very nice (Vauxhall) tow bar electrics off the MV6 ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 18:42:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 12:45:16
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:42:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 12:18:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 11:33:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 22:11:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(

Not from the back of the car, was it? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)

Hard to tell but that's my guess..
White 3.2, an afternoon swapping the interior, wheel bearing issue solved :y


How ???
By taking all the nice Elite bits and fitting them to another car... wheel bearing issue suddenly disappears  ;D

 ;D ;D Practical solution, if nothing else  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 July 2014, 19:17:50
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 18:42:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 12:45:16
Quote from: joff on 15 July 2014, 12:42:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 July 2014, 12:18:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 July 2014, 11:33:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2014, 22:11:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 July 2014, 18:27:39
Oh yeah, also noticed on the run up to Solihull that there's a groan/low buzz that disappears if you steer right.

That'll be an offside wheel bearing, then  :'(

Not from the back of the car, was it? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)

Hard to tell but that's my guess..
White 3.2, an afternoon swapping the interior, wheel bearing issue solved :y


How ???
By taking all the nice Elite bits and fitting them to another car... wheel bearing issue suddenly disappears  ;D

 ;D ;D Practical solution, if nothing else  :)
Practical? Yup that's me... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 July 2014, 21:53:38
Noticed the ac isn't working.

Gets sort of cold eventually.

Open bonnet. Pump spinning. But ac pipes are not cold in the engine bay with no condensation on them. Doh!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 15 July 2014, 22:26:14
Swearing a lot at it  ;D Kind of sorted the mechano tow-bar kit out but need 2 bushes making up  ::) And electrics still to fathom out yet  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 16 July 2014, 10:31:40
Looked at the cause of my exhaust blow and found this ;D ;D

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg.html)

Now questions are, do I get it replaced or welded up or scrap the car and get a proper omega with a proper engine :D

Also why do they crack?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2014, 11:52:02
Like to know, mine has not done it. 174k on X plate. Yet FatherT's started doing it at around 100k on a Y plate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 16 July 2014, 12:05:28
Quote from: tunnie on 16 July 2014, 11:52:02
Like to know, mine has not done it. 174k on X plate. Yet FatherT's started doing it at around 100k on a Y plate.
Mines 137k on a Y. I don't know if short journeys have any thing to do with it?
That's the only thing that I do to it never really go on long runs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 July 2014, 12:38:13
Quote from: plym ian on 16 July 2014, 10:31:40
Looked at the cause of my exhaust blow and found this ;D ;D

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg.html)

Now questions are, do I get it replaced or welded up or scrap the car and get a proper omega with a proper engine :D

Also why do they crack?

Difficult to weld that stuff,needs a lot of preheat before welding so would need to come off the car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 16 July 2014, 14:40:13
Quote from: plym ian on 16 July 2014, 10:31:40
Looked at the cause of my exhaust blow and found this ;D ;D

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg.html)

Now questions are, do I get it replaced or welded up or scrap the car and get a proper omega with a proper engine :D

Also why do they crack?

They are not too bad on ebay or breaker here  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 July 2014, 22:13:39
Bad batch and loads of them  :( Early vectra B 4 pots suffered manifold cracking ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 16 July 2014, 22:31:30
Last one I sold was £40 , i think they are around £100 new
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 July 2014, 14:51:41
Painted the boot floor drill holes for pikey tin tent tow bar  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 17 July 2014, 15:00:33
Quote from: Emd on 17 July 2014, 14:51:41
Painted the boot floor drill holes for pikey tin tent tow bar  :)

How do you paint a hole ??? 

You can paint the material surrounding the hole ... you can pass a brush through the hole ... but I don't see how you "paint a hole" ??   :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 July 2014, 15:05:12
Quote from: Entwood on 17 July 2014, 15:00:33
Quote from: Emd on 17 July 2014, 14:51:41
Painted the boot floor drill holes for pikey tin tent tow bar  :)

How do you paint a hole ??? 

You can paint the material surrounding the hole ... you can pass a brush through the hole ... but I don't see how you "paint a hole" ??   :D :D :D :D :D

There's a special way to paint a hole  ::) A lot of the paint ends up on the drive  ::) I passed the brush through the hole and around the adjacent prepared areas  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 July 2014, 19:45:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 July 2014, 21:53:38
Noticed the ac isn't working.

Gets sort of cold eventually.

Open bonnet. Pump spinning. But ac pipes are not cold in the engine bay with no condensation on them. Doh!

Local ac man came round and re gassed it. Still holding pressure so no leak. Mmmm nice and cold again. £70 delivered, with die and ac bomb/bacteria killer thingy.

Let's hope it stays charged. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 July 2014, 15:18:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 July 2014, 19:45:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 July 2014, 21:53:38
Noticed the ac isn't working.

Gets sort of cold eventually.

Open bonnet. Pump spinning. But ac pipes are not cold in the engine bay with no condensation on them. Doh!

Local ac man came round and re gassed it. Still holding pressure so no leak. Mmmm nice and cold again. £70 delivered, with die and ac bomb/bacteria killer thingy.

Let's hope it stays charged. :)

our local VX charge that, but they give the car a valet as well., but then that's near Reading prices.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 18 July 2014, 15:51:50
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 July 2014, 15:18:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 July 2014, 19:45:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 July 2014, 21:53:38
Noticed the ac isn't working.

Gets sort of cold eventually.

Open bonnet. Pump spinning. But ac pipes are not cold in the engine bay with no condensation on them. Doh!

Local ac man came round and re gassed it. Still holding pressure so no leak. Mmmm nice and cold again. £70 delivered, with die and ac bomb/bacteria killer thingy.

Let's hope it stays charged. :)

our local VX charge that, but they give the car a valet as well., but then that's near Reading prices.

Its good to read the prices  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 18 July 2014, 15:56:45
Quote from: plym ian on 16 July 2014, 10:31:40
Looked at the cause of my exhaust blow and found this ;D ;D

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/3DC9C12E-8FD2-4AFA-82E5-997684BE8828.jpg.html)

Now questions are, do I get it replaced or welded up or scrap the car and get a proper omega with a proper engine :D

Also why do they crack?
You can get a new vx manifold of ebay for around £70,as i have been looking for a manifold for my 2.2 frontera,but unlike the omega i have loads of room to work in lol :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 July 2014, 20:15:37
Yet another Oil and Filter change on the 2.6. Painted some of the bits that have been damaged by the trolley jack over time to ensure they don't rust.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 July 2014, 05:45:31
Passed through 60,000 miles, and broke it ::)

Need to jack it up later and refit the under tray to the nearside suspension arm by the looks :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2014, 12:36:06
Took out my frustration with the DVLA on the poor ol' Silver Bullet. Its ridiculously tail happy currently :(

Then put some fuel in it, 16mpg.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 July 2014, 12:49:17
Went to stealers and bought hp valve , tried to sell me a full packet of them  ::) if they hadnt been gold plated i mite have  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 19 July 2014, 15:03:53
Quote from: Emd on 19 July 2014, 12:49:17
Went to stealers and bought hp valve , tried to sell me a full packet of them  ::) if they hadnt been gold plated i mite have  ;D

I did that yesterday, fitted and re-gased today so nice and cool again  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 19 July 2014, 18:35:08
Quote from: steve6367 on 19 July 2014, 15:03:53
Quote from: Emd on 19 July 2014, 12:49:17
Went to stealers and bought hp valve , tried to sell me a full packet of them  ::) if they hadnt been gold plated i mite have  ;D

I did that yesterday, fitted and re-gased today so nice and cool again  :y

Excellent  :y

When i told him what car the hp valve was for he said oh we have had quite a few Omega owners in asking for the same thing  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 July 2014, 20:09:44
Fixed it :y plastic cover had indeed come adrift from one of the rear suspension arms... poxy puddles :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 July 2014, 20:32:49
3.2 Air con gassed after changing the valve, set super cold  8)

Oil change on the 3.2, seriously over due! Is it me or are engines much smoother and quieter after a change? Placebo effect maybe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Magwheels on 19 July 2014, 20:56:49
Changed crank pulley cos it broke! >:(

First breakdown over.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 19 July 2014, 22:02:22
Quote from: Magwheels on 19 July 2014, 20:56:49
Changed crank pulley cos it broke! >:(

First breakdown over until next week.  :)

edited that for you :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Magwheels on 19 July 2014, 22:15:59
Yep, thanks for that.

It wouldn't surprise me in the least, it's been surprisingly reliable for the last 6 months. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2014, 09:43:54
Quote from: tunnie on 19 July 2014, 20:32:49
3.2 Air con gassed after changing the valve, set super cold  8)

Oil change on the 3.2, seriously over due! Is it me or are engines much smoother and quieter after a change? Placebo effect maybe.
If you can feel the difference, you'd left it too long ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2014, 09:44:08
Taxed TBE. Twice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 July 2014, 10:21:10
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2309_oof_zps3f7afe9b.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2313_oof_zpsedc1de36.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2329_oof_zpsa3eb3d02.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2336_oof_zps95c19537.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2335_oof_zpsdafd42c1.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 20 July 2014, 10:26:07
CEM. For us novices can you talk us through it?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 20 July 2014, 10:32:58
Wow

Seriously impressed by the neatness of the welds. Presumably it has been TIG welded.

Is that your handiwork CEM?

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2309_oof_zps3f7afe9b.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 July 2014, 11:15:07
Quote from: Andy H on 20 July 2014, 10:32:58
Wow

Seriously impressed by the neatness of the welds. Presumably it has been TIG welded.

Is that your handiwork CEM?

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2309_oof_zps3f7afe9b.jpg)


yep.. thats a TIG weld.. done by a pro.. I can also, but not that quality ;D  still I'm having lessons :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 July 2014, 11:18:43
Quote from: Lagondanet on 20 July 2014, 10:26:07
CEM. For us novices can you talk us through it?  ;)


thought that the pictures are self explanative..


these are the 304 steel pipes.. coming from the turbo to intercooler then to inlet manifold.. and the rear one going to battery space is turbo inlet.. later will be covered with some kind of special rag.. obviously battery removed ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 20 July 2014, 16:21:45
Fitted Pikey tow bar  :y :y :y Tin tent shopping now  :D
Thanks for 4x4's help  :y

Best remember the tow bar is on the back or there's going to be a lot of holes in bumpers  ;D ;D

Wonder if reversing sensors would work on back of tin tent  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 20 July 2014, 16:50:15
Quote from: cem on 20 July 2014, 11:18:43
Quote from: Lagondanet on 20 July 2014, 10:26:07
CEM. For us novices can you talk us through it?  ;)


thought that the pictures are self explanative..


these are the 304 steel pipes.. coming from the turbo to intercooler then to inlet manifold.. and the rear one going to battery space is turbo inlet.. later will be covered with some kind of special rag.. obviously battery removed ..

A work of art.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 20 July 2014, 18:02:47
Quote from: Lagondanet on 20 July 2014, 16:50:15
Quote from: cem on 20 July 2014, 11:18:43
Quote from: Lagondanet on 20 July 2014, 10:26:07
CEM. For us novices can you talk us through it?  ;)


thought that the pictures are self explanative..


these are the 304 steel pipes.. coming from the turbo to intercooler then to inlet manifold.. and the rear one going to battery space is turbo inlet.. later will be covered with some kind of special rag.. obviously battery removed ..

A work of art.  :y


thanks .. I will tell him and show your messages.. he will be happy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2014, 22:15:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2014, 09:43:54
Quote from: tunnie on 19 July 2014, 20:32:49
3.2 Air con gassed after changing the valve, set super cold  8)

Oil change on the 3.2, seriously over due! Is it me or are engines much smoother and quieter after a change? Placebo effect maybe.
If you can feel the difference, you'd left it too long ;)

Very much over due. Not jet black, but not far off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 22 July 2014, 15:30:34
Oil & filter change + breather clean, used stainless wire to secure the cat heat shields as they were beginning to rattle, few other odds & sods prior to going to France .. :) 6 days and counting .....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 July 2014, 17:15:22
Quote from: Entwood on 22 July 2014, 15:30:34
Oil & filter change + breather clean, used stainless wire to secure the cat heat shields as they were beginning to rattle, few other odds & sods prior to going to France .. :) 6 days and counting .....  :)

What part of france?,I'm off to the Dordogne on the 12th :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 July 2014, 17:16:26
Quote from: henryd on 22 July 2014, 17:15:22
Quote from: Entwood on 22 July 2014, 15:30:34
Oil & filter change + breather clean, used stainless wire to secure the cat heat shields as they were beginning to rattle, few other odds & sods prior to going to France .. :) 6 days and counting .....  :)

What part of france?,I'm off to the Dordogne on the 12th :y :y
French France I believe :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 July 2014, 18:27:20
Sterilized the washer system and cleaned the filters , dont smell like a pond on the windscreen any more  :)
Noted there's no filter on the headlight system plug bit  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 22 July 2014, 18:54:08
Rear wheel arches cut the rot out and welded new ones in next is a bottom half re-spray :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 22 July 2014, 22:53:42
Sorted out my manifold used something called quick steel. The guy in the shop recommended it. At £6.99 it's a cheap fix for now and found I had 3 bolts loose on manifold as well one just wouldn't get tight for some reason might get a new stud and bolt to fit. Also removed power sounder as it was on my jobs list from when I first got the car. It never worked any way and I thought I'd remove it just in case.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 22 July 2014, 23:22:16
Pulled the protective covers off the Omega which had been put over it whilst I am restoring the BMW on the other side of the garage . First time I'd looked at it since last October and I realised how much I'd missed it , sunk into that incredibly comfortable seat and sat there for five minutes enjoying the surroundings again. :) Didn't put it on the road this year due to the unfair level of taxation over here making it too expensive for the 2K miles a year I do in it. Was thinking of selling it ,but I won't . It'll be back on the road again soon.
Found the battery dead which surprised me as it's on a "exerciser " which keeps the battery charged and healthy . decided it must have been a poor connection on the charger so have it on trickle for the next couple of days and then I'll start it.
Started the painting of the lower half of the BMW after finishing the new rear wheel arches. That was the most time consuming and difficult part of the restoration so far , my fingertips were actually bleeding ........ :'(
From this ,
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0273_zps039f5b2b.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0273_zps039f5b2b.jpg.html)
To this
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/IMGP1305-Copy_zps16324aee.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/IMGP1305-Copy_zps16324aee.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 July 2014, 09:22:51
I am consistently in awe of people who can go from rusty hulk to something like your last picture via the first picture.. one day I really must learn bodywork. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 July 2014, 10:44:10
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 July 2014, 09:22:51
I am consistently in awe of people who can go from rusty hulk to something like your last picture via the first picture.. one day I really must learn bodywork. :y

I'll second that!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 July 2014, 11:57:15
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 22 July 2014, 23:22:16
Pulled the protective covers off the Omega which had been put over it whilst I am restoring the BMW on the other side of the garage . First time I'd looked at it since last October and I realised how much I'd missed it , sunk into that incredibly comfortable seat and sat there for five minutes enjoying the surroundings again. :) Didn't put it on the road this year due to the unfair level of taxation over here making it too expensive for the 2K miles a year I do in it. Was thinking of selling it ,but I won't . It'll be back on the road again soon.
Found the battery dead which surprised me as it's on a "exerciser " which keeps the battery charged and healthy . decided it must have been a poor connection on the charger so have it on trickle for the next couple of days and then I'll start it.
Started the painting of the lower half of the BMW after finishing the new rear wheel arches. That was the most time consuming and difficult part of the restoration so far , my fingertips were actually bleeding ........ :'(
From this ,
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0273_zps039f5b2b.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Auric%20The%20635/IMGP0273_zps039f5b2b.jpg.html)
To this
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/IMGP1305-Copy_zps16324aee.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/IMGP1305-Copy_zps16324aee.jpg.html)


good job really..  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 23 July 2014, 14:05:37
Thanks Cem , your help was most appreciated .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 July 2014, 16:55:29
I love doing a bit of metal work.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/20140720_122405_zps00248394.jpg)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 July 2014, 16:59:57
Good job too... Guess that's one end of the big toy :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 July 2014, 17:05:22
Yep, everything with fresh paint is new steel, including the sodding great big universal steel buffer plank with fake rivets (there bolts with the head turned off and nylocks on the rear)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 July 2014, 17:15:46
Be good as new when you're done 8)

Is that the beginning or the end :-\
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 July 2014, 18:15:09
Cleaned the ignition lock assembly.

Feels better now!
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 July 2014, 19:24:11
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 23 July 2014, 14:05:37
Thanks Cem , your help was most appreciated .


 :y :y :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 July 2014, 09:37:29
Bought a new one.

Broke the new one.

;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 July 2014, 09:38:30
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 July 2014, 09:37:29
Bought a new one.

Broke the new one.

;D

 ::)
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 July 2014, 11:22:44
Ok technically I knew what I was getting into this time..

It's a wankel in need of a rebuild, but the car was only a few hundred notes, so..
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Post by: tunnie on 24 July 2014, 12:13:56
RX8?
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 July 2014, 12:15:43
Yup, 2004 in metallic red with every option ticket it seems - drives beautifully when cold and turns into a ropey old dog when hot which is fairly classic rebuild symptoms (as they had receipts for new coil packs & spark plugs already).

There's a company in Alton who'll do them for £800 if you drop off the engine or £1750 (guaranteed maximum price) if you drop off the whole car, so that's not too bad at all.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 July 2014, 12:18:24
Which hints at £2-300 notes of bits plus a large lump of labour, do you not fancy doing it yourself.

Having just re-built a Hitler engine which was put together a mere few hundred miles ago by one of the most respected engine refurb companies for that engine type, I can honestly say I wont get anyone re-building one of mine.  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 July 2014, 12:27:03
I am tempted - it's not an every day car so it can languish without an engine for a while.. but looking around for rebuild kits the prices are close to those quoted by Apex Rotary for a rebuild inc parts & labour with a years warranty.

I'm sure there are cheaper sources of parts, of course.. I might just not be looking in the right places yet :)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 July 2014, 12:29:49
Just checked myself, 800-1000 for parts  :o :y

Which is more worrying as it suggests that the company you have identified are only doing a quick half job fix
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 July 2014, 13:37:03
A mate of mine with an RX7 engined seven used to speak highly of WGT, have you tried them?

Then again, what needs doing? Tip seals, presumably, plus oil seals and gaskets. Any machining and so on? Might be a nice DIY project to take on if there's no time pressure?
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 24 July 2014, 20:06:28
Timing belt on Mrs GK's Lupo. Not too bad, apart from finding bolts missing or rounded on the belt cover. Grrrr.

(We'll ignore me also trapping my hand between the engine and the inner wing since I managed to extricate myself after practicing my Anglo Saxon...)
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Post by: aaronjb on 25 July 2014, 13:19:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 24 July 2014, 12:29:49
Which is more worrying as it suggests that the company you have identified are only doing a quick half job fix

I had a chat with them today - the side & corner seals alone are £300ish and the rock bottom prices don't include those; his words were along the lines of "We tell people they really should but they're expensive and 50% of the time they're in good enough condition to re-use.  We will flat out tell people if they're shot but otherwise we give them the option.  I wish everyone would just replace them, to be honest, and if you do the warranty is extended to two years"

So I suppose if you say the parts cost them £500 without seals and the price is £800 if you drop the engine off, £300 labour to strip and rebuild is cheap but not ridiculously so. That goes up to a minimum of £1250 if you drop the whole car off, £750 to drop the engine, rebuild it and refit..
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 25 July 2014, 18:02:14
i took my recently  purchased omega for an m.o.t.today and she passed with flying colours with a comment from the tester of....a very tidy and well loved car matey......pleased or what. :y 8)
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Post by: RobG on 26 July 2014, 20:44:01
Fitted Elite seats in the CDX and changed the "sticky" drivers seatbelt. Anyone want CDX seats ::)
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Post by: zirk on 26 July 2014, 20:53:24
Quote from: RobG on 26 July 2014, 20:44:01
Fitted Elite seats in the CDX and changed the "sticky" drivers seatbelt. Anyone want CDX seats ::)
When to plan then Rob, do they look ok. ;)
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Post by: RobG on 26 July 2014, 21:37:18
Quote from: zirk on 26 July 2014, 20:53:24
Quote from: RobG on 26 July 2014, 20:44:01
Fitted Elite seats in the CDX and changed the "sticky" drivers seatbelt. Anyone want CDX seats ::)
When to plan then Rob, do they look ok. ;)
:y :y
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Post by: Johnny English on 27 July 2014, 21:04:10
Fixed a demaged knock cable that was a bit awkward but after some annoying moment I managed to do it. No codes, smooth accelerating, it's fine !  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 28 July 2014, 10:20:52
Gave 3.2 a damn good clean and hover out for it's 350 miles long weekend in Wales, first proper family outing. Did really well. Fresh approach to packing, putting rear seats down and packing stuff in there too in the gaps made really helped.

Managed to get everything we needed in the boot, concerned we needed more space but all good.

Air-con super cold, loving the effortless drive.

Only down side is even on a run the 3.2's really are rubbish on fuel  ;D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 28 July 2014, 13:55:15
That's why you need gas Tunnie :)
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Post by: tunnie on 28 July 2014, 14:15:48
Quote from: ropeman on 28 July 2014, 13:55:15
That's why you need gas Tunnie :)

Been there discussed that, not going to happen  :)

Perhaps if it became my commuter, but until then nope  :)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 28 July 2014, 18:55:13
Quote from: tunnie on 28 July 2014, 14:15:48
Quote from: ropeman on 28 July 2014, 13:55:15
That's why you need gas Tunnie :)

Been there discussed that, not going to happen  :)

Perhaps if it became my commuter, but until then nope  :)

Your wrong course. :P

But suit yourself. :)
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Post by: joff on 29 July 2014, 18:48:32
Removed the engine, gearbox, rear axle and prop shaft from the MV6. Sits a tad higher than normal ;D ;D :o. I think another day on this one should have all the parts off and then it's away with it.  :-[
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Post by: RobG on 29 July 2014, 19:50:59
Quote from: joff on 29 July 2014, 18:48:32
Removed the engine, gearbox, rear axle and prop shaft from the MV6. Sits a tad higher than normal ;D ;D :o. I think another day on this one should have all the parts off and then it's away with it.  :-[
Where did you find that then Jon ::)
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Post by: joff on 29 July 2014, 20:01:43
Quote from: RobG on 29 July 2014, 19:50:59
Quote from: joff on 29 July 2014, 18:48:32
Removed the engine, gearbox, rear axle and prop shaft from the MV6. Sits a tad higher than normal ;D ;D :o. I think another day on this one should have all the parts off and then it's away with it.  :-[
Where did you find that then Jon ::)


Sorry Rob (diff) :-[ it's been a long day :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 30 July 2014, 15:43:02
Lost a screw and found a bulb behind the dash , need to wire the radio in at some point so it stays on without the ignition on ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 July 2014, 15:57:42
Sorned it :-\
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Post by: 4x4 on 31 July 2014, 21:16:58
Replaced 12s socket,also replaced mounting plate with a couple of modifications,and all good ready to get a tintent :)
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Post by: joff on 31 July 2014, 21:20:49
Taxed two of them (£570) :'( driven two of them and looked at the other two :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 01 August 2014, 22:11:58
applied waxoyl to all of the under neath of my omega..hot day...waxoyl getting thinner...and more on me than the car but well worth doing and no more for the next 12 months .. :y :y  ;D ;D
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Post by: joff on 01 August 2014, 22:51:16
Sold some more bits of the MV6 ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 02 August 2014, 12:54:40
Got frost bite with air con on  :D
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 02 August 2014, 12:59:46
Aircon was vac'd and gassed today FOC  :y washed and leathered down and hovered out. :y
sent my new tailgate and front bumper painted plastic to the bodyshop to be painted, Z359, spent a couple of hours just driving it and loving every minute of it as well.

Gary
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 August 2014, 14:17:18
Had to buy a new fire extinguisher today...
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Post by: 4x4 on 02 August 2014, 14:25:21
Aircon........

Need to get new pipe,as hole is in pipe between condensor rad and dryer,looks like a vx design fault,or some idiot has tighten nut on rad and allowed pipe to be against chassis allowing it to rub causing hole.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 August 2014, 15:31:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 August 2014, 14:17:18
Had to buy a new fire extinguisher today...

Can't  believe you wasted it on a Ford  :-X
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 August 2014, 15:35:26
Quote from: henryd on 02 August 2014, 15:31:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 August 2014, 14:17:18
Had to buy a new fire extinguisher today...

Can't  believe you wasted it on a Ford  :-X
Seemed like the decent thing to do :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 02 August 2014, 15:51:46
Overtook a blue frontera coming back from serek's  ;D ;D ;D :P
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Post by: X30XE on 02 August 2014, 16:10:32
Replaced a steering idler arm. New one seems to have too much play in it as well   ???

Time to have a cup of tea to calm down before the inevitable disappointment of the test drive.  :(

Oh, and whoever invented automotive ball joints should have a place in hell reserved  >:(
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Post by: chrisgixer on 02 August 2014, 16:12:08
Quote from: X30XE on 02 August 2014, 16:10:32
Replaced a steering idler arm. New one seems to have too much play in it as well   ???

Time to have a cup of tea to calm down before the inevitable disappointment of the test drive.  :(

Oh, and whoever invented automotive ball joints should have a place in hell reserved  >:(
Not gm then.
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Post by: biggriffin on 02 August 2014, 16:15:12
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 August 2014, 14:17:18
Had to buy a new fire extinguisher today...
.

why :-X That's what insurance is for, stand back and let it burn.
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Post by: 4x4 on 02 August 2014, 18:26:35
Stripped out leaking aircon pipe to find it was split as thought when tested at sereks this morning.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 August 2014, 19:44:56
Quote from: biggriffin on 02 August 2014, 16:15:12
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 August 2014, 14:17:18
Had to buy a new fire extinguisher today...
.

why :-X That's what insurance is for, stand back and let it burn.
I must have come over all soft ;D I don't normally have time/patience for London PHVs outside of the M25...  :-X
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Post by: steve6367 on 04 August 2014, 19:14:09
Changed CAT on friends 2.2 and CAT back on mine - first was easier - used lots of these on mine!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7nokd0pyffelgh4/2014-08-02%2016.53.51.jpg
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Post by: plym ian on 04 August 2014, 19:52:20
Drove to Exeter for some swmbo retail therapy. On the way up threw a balance weight from recently fitted tyre wheel. Now unpleasant wobble at 75-80. Going to have a chat with useless tyre fitter tomorrow :) 
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Post by: 4x4 on 06 August 2014, 14:34:44
Replacement aircon pipe arrived today,and all fitted back within 20mins,just need to get back to sereks and have it tested and regassed  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 August 2014, 20:57:23
Plumbed in the trailer lighting wiring... ended up with a 12N socket as the 13pin one was made of cheese, so all the screws stripped in the terminals ::)

No such bother with the Vauxhall 7 pin plug, so the 12S can wait until Newent... should give me half a chance to obtain the bracket for the second one. Tested with my trailer board and all working as expected 8)

Also liberated my rear exhaust hanger as it had finally escaped ;D just need to trim and fit the replacement one now :-\
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Post by: omega3000 on 06 August 2014, 21:41:37
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 August 2014, 20:57:23
Plumbed in the trailer lighting wiring... ended up with a 12N socket as the 13pin one was made of cheese, so all the screws stripped in the terminals ::)

No such bother with the Vauxhall 7 pin plug, so the 12S can wait until Newent... should give me half a chance to obtain the bracket for the second one. Tested with my trailer board and all working as expected 8)

Also liberated my rear exhaust hanger as it had finally escaped ;D just need to trim and fit the replacement one now :-\

Thats a big relief isn't it  ;D Finally got my tin tent  :-X
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Post by: plym ian on 06 August 2014, 21:48:43
Washed it first thing and it was looking spot on. This afternoon swmbo said let's go for a drive on dartmoor. A few narrow dirty lanes later it needs another wash and stinks of horse shite :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 07 August 2014, 21:32:27
New Diff gone in.
Now Do i take it easy? Or drive normal  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 August 2014, 21:38:38
If you need to ask... ::)

Anything other than driving normally warrants a slap :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 08 August 2014, 02:03:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 August 2014, 21:38:38
If you need to ask... ::)

Anything other than driving normally warrants a slap :y

Thats the joy of it  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: joff on 08 August 2014, 12:06:38
Quote from: Stallion on 07 August 2014, 21:32:27
New Diff gone in.
Now Do i take it easy? Or drive normal  :-\


 :y hope all went well
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Post by: Steve B on 08 August 2014, 15:22:22
Fitted cruise stick and made it present  :-X :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: BazaJT on 09 August 2014, 20:50:14
Not only washed it-first time since beginning of May-but polished it too!Still comes up pretty well but in truth could really do with clay barring or similar,but unlikely to get that sort of treatment!!!!
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Post by: andyc on 09 August 2014, 21:57:12
Engine and gear box refitted to the Manta
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Post by: VXL V6 on 09 August 2014, 22:01:07
Quote from: andyc on 09 August 2014, 21:57:12
Engine and gear box refitted to the Manta

Manta  :y

Any pictures?
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Post by: Stallion on 11 August 2014, 01:28:20
Got the MOT done today, no advisories (which is something good iv heard in a while)
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Post by: andyc on 11 August 2014, 13:33:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 August 2014, 22:01:07
Quote from: andyc on 09 August 2014, 21:57:12
Engine and gear box refitted to the Manta

Manta  :y

Any pictures?

Got thousands of pics........................................, oh you mean ones of the Manta, er i'll have a look ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 August 2014, 19:51:53
Watched the radiator leak start to become more than a couple of drips as the engine cools down.  :'(

Loaded four wheels (out of twelve in the shed  ::)) in the boot ready to drop off tomorrow to be refurbished.

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Post by: chrisgixer on 12 August 2014, 19:57:24
Forgot to fill it with gas. Half a journey on petrol tomorrow then.  :'(
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Post by: chrisgixer on 12 August 2014, 19:58:04
Also noticed how much firmer the ride is now the temp has dropped. ::)
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Post by: tunnie on 13 August 2014, 11:58:44
350+ miles in the 3.2 over the weekend in Wales, performed well. Stuffed full of things, ferrying people around. Reset all settings leaving, averaged 32.8mpg on the way down  :o

Got home and it's back to normal, got 26 over the tank, lots of little runs in town so to be expected.

Do admit, car loaded in the boot and 4 up, still effortless power  8)
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Post by: ozzycat on 13 August 2014, 19:38:04
i washed it and polished it than it pissed down >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2014, 21:28:54
I'm sorry. I have brought dishonour to the Omega world. Sorry  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 August 2014, 22:22:24
Have you gone and bought a Leaf?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 August 2014, 22:44:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2014, 21:28:54
I'm sorry. I have brought dishonour to the Omega world. Sorry  :-[
Elucidate please T.B. ???
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Post by: chrisgixer on 13 August 2014, 22:49:37
Lost a traffic light darby to a ..... Beemer. ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 August 2014, 00:41:07
Quote from: Rackofribs. on 13 August 2014, 22:49:37
Lost a traffic light darby to a ..... Leaf ::)
Fixed :y

Ps note to self... 13411 :-X
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 14 August 2014, 17:30:49
Omega:
Rear shockers replaced

Diff oil topped up

Inlets/fuel rail replaced

6 new plugs fitted

Pug 206:
Removed steering wheel to find out I had ordered wrong airbag squib.  >:(


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 August 2014, 21:06:04
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 13 August 2014, 22:49:37
Lost a traffic light darby to a ..... Beemer. ::)
Near enough.  I hang my head in shame  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 14 August 2014, 23:04:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 August 2014, 21:06:04
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 13 August 2014, 22:49:37
Lost a traffic light darby to a ..... Beemer. ::)
Near enough.  I hang my head in shame  :-[

Chipped diesel 1 series?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2014, 23:16:05
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 14 August 2014, 23:04:36
Chipped diesel 1 series?

I'm normally laughing too much to concentrate on overtaking them. Especially the "noddy car" saloon / convertible. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 14 August 2014, 23:37:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2014, 23:16:05
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 14 August 2014, 23:04:36
Chipped diesel 1 series?

I'm normally laughing too much to concentrate on overtaking them. Especially the "noddy car" saloon / convertible. :D

There's one on my commute that's quite persistent. No way its on standard power looking at the figures. Although it is only one shoe of the pair.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2014, 23:40:31
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 14 August 2014, 23:37:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2014, 23:16:05
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 14 August 2014, 23:04:36
Chipped diesel 1 series?

I'm normally laughing too much to concentrate on overtaking them. Especially the "noddy car" saloon / convertible. :D

There's one on my commute that's quite persistent. No way its on standard power looking at the figures. Although it is only one shoe of the pair.

Does he have a "man bag" on the passenger seat? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 14 August 2014, 23:48:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2014, 23:40:31
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 14 August 2014, 23:37:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2014, 23:16:05
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 14 August 2014, 23:04:36
Chipped diesel 1 series?

I'm normally laughing too much to concentrate on overtaking them. Especially the "noddy car" saloon / convertible. :D

There's one on my commute that's quite persistent. No way its on standard power looking at the figures. Although it is only one shoe of the pair.

Does he have a "man bag" on the passenger seat? ;D

...and stupid jelled hair wedged into a pointy ridge. ::)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 15 August 2014, 10:19:19
Took my car Monday to Vx for its first service in my ownership @ 28K. Got it back today with wallet considerably lighter. 
Service & MOT. front discs & pads, rear springs.
Glad to have it back.
 :)
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Post by: tunnie on 15 August 2014, 12:29:39
How much did that lot cost?
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Post by: biggriffin on 15 August 2014, 22:12:46
Quote from: tunnie on 15 August 2014, 12:29:39
How much did that lot cost?
Bet not much change out of £500, if paying retail for parts., need a loan from the Lord Dr Opti. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 August 2014, 00:24:41
Quote from: Lagondanet on 15 August 2014, 10:19:19
Took my car Monday to Vx for its first service in my ownership @ 28K. Got it back today with wallet considerably lighter. 
Service & MOT. front discs & pads, rear springs.
Glad to have it back.
 :)

Rear springs at 28K?  :o  You've either lent it to Dr Opti for a Shag Pad or the previous owner was a seriously into Dogging!!  ::)  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2014, 15:23:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 August 2014, 23:04:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 August 2014, 21:06:04
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 13 August 2014, 22:49:37
Lost a traffic light darby to a ..... Beemer. ::)
Near enough.  I hang my head in shame  :-[

Chipped diesel 1 series?
M3.

I tried. I failed. I thought I may be able to retain some honour under braking and through the roundabouts, but I need to remember that GY F1 tyres aren't Dunlops.

 :-[  :-[  :-[

Sorry, shame brought on all of us.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 August 2014, 15:49:26
Could be worse, might have been a Leaf ::)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 August 2014, 16:13:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2014, 15:23:39
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 August 2014, 23:04:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 August 2014, 21:06:04
Quote from: Bucketofcurry. on 13 August 2014, 22:49:37
Lost a traffic light darby to a ..... Beemer. ::)
Near enough.  I hang my head in shame  :-[

Chipped diesel 1 series?
M3.

I tried. I failed. I thought I may be able to retain some honour under braking and through the roundabouts, but I need to remember that GY F1 tyres aren't Dunlops.

 :-[  :-[  :-[

Sorry, shame brought on all of us.

If you find one that can actually be driven properly, you'll have no chance. Dunlop's or not. Certainly none on f1's. Mr TB bitten off more than he can chew. ;D

I encountered a focus on weds night. It didn't go well. But managed a minor victory, even if it did have 4 wheel drive and very obvious supercharger belt and turbo noises along with either a flat 4 or v8 with a blowing exhaust type sound track. Suspect heavily lowered gearing too. :o ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 16 August 2014, 17:13:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 16 August 2014, 00:24:41
Quote from: Lagondanet on 15 August 2014, 10:19:19
Took my car Monday to Vx for its first service in my ownership @ 28K. Got it back today with wallet considerably lighter. 
Service & MOT. front discs & pads, rear springs.
Glad to have it back.
 :)

Rear springs at 28K?  :o  You've either lent it to Dr Opti for a Shag Pad or the previous owner was a seriously into Dogging!!  ::)  ;D

Age would have been issue here I think, if original
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Post by: Gaffers on 16 August 2014, 17:54:03
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 16 August 2014, 15:49:26
Could be worse, might have been a Leaf ::)

We are yet to do the quarter mile test between a leaf and a mig.  It would be interesting ::)

To 30 the mig would be well beat, 40 possibly still ahead but after that I am not sure ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2014, 20:33:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2014, 21:28:54
I'm sorry. I have brought dishonour to the Omega world. Sorry  :-[
Oh 'dangle berries', its happened again. Though I was in the Zaffy this time. Out dragged by a car with a trailer...  ...even when I did catch up, he eased away as soon as the silly tit hogging the outside lane got in.
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Post by: omega3000 on 16 August 2014, 21:05:29
Filled it with waste wood  :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 August 2014, 21:15:26
Quote from: Emd on 16 August 2014, 21:05:29
Filled it with waste wood  :(
Should have bought a trailer ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 16 August 2014, 21:21:02
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 16 August 2014, 21:15:26
Quote from: Emd on 16 August 2014, 21:05:29
Filled it with waste wood  :(
Should have bought a trailer ;D

Ive got one but its 16ft long  ::)  :D
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Post by: lee4206 on 17 August 2014, 16:29:34
Replaced one new tyre for another new tyre due to a screw going through the edge and ripping the wall .  Wouldn't have minded if it had done more than 20 miles.
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Post by: 4x4 on 17 August 2014, 16:42:52
Checked plugs on truck,1 loose,2 not to bad and 4th had oil on it,cam cover gasket change and full service next weekend .
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2014, 17:25:57
Proved beyond any doubt to Mrs TB that the Battlebus's tyres will let go before the car topples.  I'm not sure she is convinced, or forgiven me yet.
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Post by: biggriffin on 17 August 2014, 17:42:53
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 16 August 2014, 21:15:26
Quote from: Emd on 16 August 2014, 21:05:29
Filled it with waste wood  :(
Should have bought a trailer ;D
He has its called a pikey house,made of waste,scrap wood, chuck it on the wood burner :y  ;D.
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Post by: omega3000 on 17 August 2014, 18:15:27
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 August 2014, 17:42:53
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 16 August 2014, 21:15:26
Quote from: Emd on 16 August 2014, 21:05:29
Filled it with waste wood  :(
Should have bought a trailer ;D
He has its called a pikey house,made of waste,scrap wood, chuck it on the wood burner :y  ;D.

No , it will be a luxury mobile apartment time im finished with it , with a proper toilet  :P
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Post by: biggriffin on 17 August 2014, 18:42:36
The mighty 3.2 MV6 estate just clocked 100000miles, its now run in. :y  8)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 17 August 2014, 20:44:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 August 2014, 18:42:36
The mighty 3.2 MV6 estate just clocked 100000miles, its now run in. :y  8)

Congrats.  :y
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Post by: Nick W on 17 August 2014, 21:52:58
Looked at it through the window.
Then made a carriage-stop for my lathe.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 August 2014, 22:39:46
Topped up the ATF.  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 18 August 2014, 08:50:42
Adjusted the handbrake on the 2.2, only 3 clicks now. But spotted the very last part of the coil spring on passenger side, has snapped off  :(

Why is it Omega springs can barely last 3 years?  :(
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Post by: Andy H on 18 August 2014, 10:38:14
Fitted a baby seat.......
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Post by: chrisgixer on 18 August 2014, 10:45:09
Quote from: tunnie on 18 August 2014, 08:50:42
Adjusted the handbrake on the 2.2, only 3 clicks now. But spotted the very last part of the coil spring on passenger side, has snapped off  :(

Why is it Omega springs can barely last 3 years?  :(

Ah, you should of fitted a gm exhaust, then your springs will last longer. ;D
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Post by: danzigfan on 18 August 2014, 17:54:50
Went to local garage today and got quoted 150 for welding exhaust manifold and new flexy part of exhaust, parts and fitting included. Not too much but still too much. I'm taking mig there on wednesday, will report the result and wait for manifold crack to reappear  >:( >:(
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Post by: X30XE on 18 August 2014, 20:29:42
Resented it. Passionately.  >:(


Until I got home and saw her cheeky face  :D
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Post by: joff on 18 August 2014, 20:53:33
Put the cylinder head back on the DTI.
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Post by: ronnyd on 19 August 2014, 15:57:15
Finally fitted new strap bush to my drivers door, the silence is wonderful. :) Only took me a year to get round to it. ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 19 August 2014, 16:42:25
Went to the doctors in it , blew the cobwebs out on the way there and back  :-X
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2014, 18:34:06
Put 10 litres of fuel in it, jumped it and moved it across the drive... never a dull moment here...
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Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:02:35
Did some measuring and cutting. Then some re measuring and more cutting ::) ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2014, 21:03:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:02:35
Did some measuring and cutting. Then some re measuring and more cutting ::) ;D
Does the rack fit now?
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Post by: biggriffin on 19 August 2014, 21:04:41
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:02:35
Did some measuring and cutting. Then some re measuring and more cutting ::) ;D

And still cut it wrong :D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:15:19
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 19 August 2014, 21:03:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:02:35
Did some measuring and cutting. Then some re measuring and more cutting ::) ;D
Does the rack fit now?

Ways to go yet, but the primera track rods are off, wishbone bolts and bush spacers in their place ;D just happened to fit. ;D Need a 13mm drill and to fund out how to taper the holes for the omega track rods. Then weld up the parts for the travel bar, and bolt them on, then weld on the uprights once the cradle is made and I know its in the right place.

....although I'm not sure about the cradle idea now. As you may remember I like the idea of the rack mounted to the subframe as part of the structure it serves, where as the cradle attached to the body but serving the front wheels could allow body flex to influence feed back through the steering.

Will see how it progresses. Subframe cross member doesn't lend itself too well to attaching stuff to, as there's not a fiat surface on it in the relevant areas.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:16:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 19 August 2014, 21:04:41
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:02:35
Did some measuring and cutting. Then some re measuring and more cutting ::) ;D

And still cut it wrong :D

....certainly not straight anyway :D ;D

Leave me alone I'm learning. ::) ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2014, 21:22:05
You say that wrt the support frame being attached to the body... where was the steering box/idler bracket mounted? No real issues with that arrangement  :y

Thinking that through, why not make use of the mountings, and arrange the brackets to fit those existing mounting holes...

If you're dead keen to mount the rack to the subframe as discussed, then cut one side out of a 2" box section and weld the now open side to the subframe, obviously cut to a suitable length to fit the straight centre portion of the crossmember :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:30:21
Not quite so straight forward though, as there is a reinforcement plate in the middle of the sandwiched top and bottom halfs. That really should be attached to something, which means opening the box section further to weld that on then weld the hole up.

All perfectly doable, but irreversible, and a bit more work. And the travel bar is in the way.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2014, 21:34:15
Ok, I thought it might be close... a slot top and bottom to thread a suitable U bolt though, then bolt the rack to it, get the position set, then weld the U bolts in place...

Unsure of the rack mounting positions but one U bolt for each mounting position :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 August 2014, 21:35:31
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 19 August 2014, 21:34:15
Ok, I thought it might be close... a slot top and bottom to thread a suitable U bolt though, then bolt the rack to it, get the position set, then weld the U bolts in place...

Unsure of the rack mounting positions but one U bolt for each mounting position :y

Yes all doable, but the best way will present itself in good time. ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 August 2014, 21:36:28
Aye :y looking more promising than the Lego version anyways ;D
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Post by: Stallion on 19 August 2014, 23:41:53
Replaced the screenwasher pump, now squirts like a beauty all over the place  :D ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 August 2014, 00:28:52
Quote from: Stallion on 19 August 2014, 23:41:53
Replaced the screenwasher pump, now squirts like a beauty all over the place  :D ;D ;D
Just you wait until STMO finds out ;D
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Post by: lee4206 on 20 August 2014, 16:50:13
Cleaned it and motd it.
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Post by: Lagondanet on 21 August 2014, 10:17:40
Last night on the M1 acquired a nasty chip on the front screen. Not going particularly fast and not close to anyone. Seemed to come out of nowhere.  >:(
What's your experience of chip repair companies?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 August 2014, 10:31:05
Go with your insurers recommended  :y Should be free if repairable :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2014, 18:22:01
Ran out of coolant, ran out of brake pads. bugger.
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Post by: 4x4 on 21 August 2014, 22:49:34
What have i done this week,so far ordered the following
Spring compressor clamps
3" lift spacers
Genuine gm sparkplugs
Oil filter
Air filter
Rear wiper
Cam gasket and o rings
Inlet gasket
Starter motor
Lpg stag diagnostic lead

Going to be a busy weekend when i get the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 August 2014, 22:57:13
Quote from: 4x4 on 21 August 2014, 22:49:34
What have i done this week,so far ordered the following
Spring compressor clamps
3" lift spacers
Genuine gm sparkplugs
Oil filter
Air filter
Rear wiper
Cam gasket and o rings
Inlet gasket
Starter motor
Lpg stag diagnostic lead

Going to be a busy weekend when I finish Emds caravan.
Fixed :P
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Post by: chrisgixer on 21 August 2014, 23:00:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2014, 18:22:01
Ran out of coolant, ran out of brake pads. bugger.

Snap. I gota change that Radiator before it leaks properly. :(
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Post by: plym ian on 21 August 2014, 23:32:27
Quote from: Stallion on 19 August 2014, 23:41:53
Replaced the screenwasher pump, now squirts like a beauty all over the place  :D ;D ;D
Like a male porn star :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 August 2014, 09:02:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 August 2014, 23:00:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2014, 18:22:01
Ran out of coolant, ran out of brake pads. bugger.

Snap. I gota change that Radiator before it leaks properly. :(

You can still come over and pick up that spare.. I'm around on Saturday (or tonight) ;)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 22 August 2014, 10:10:59
 Noticed a new effing ding on my bonnet just above the badge  >:(
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Post by: X30XE on 22 August 2014, 17:36:59
Replaced :
2 x Coil pack
4 x Cam Cover Gaskets
16 x O rings
6 x Spark Plugs
Reassembled and test driven just in time before a massive rain storm...

And it runs on 6 again  :D ...  for how long I wonder?  ::)

Took one look at oil filter housing... think's "don't push your luck" and retreats to house for a brew  :y
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Post by: 4x4 on 22 August 2014, 17:46:01
Fitted rear wiper blade,1 less job to do  ;D
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 August 2014, 11:59:04
painted the clit bumper.. before removed old paint +primer until I see the plastic surface.. also block sanded the surfaces after primer (2x)
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tamponboya3_zpsfc5d00ac.jpg)
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/tamponboya2_zpsd6c88e26.jpg)
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Post by: 4x4 on 23 August 2014, 17:24:50
Got rear box exchanged due to a loud whistling noise and annoying boomings sound,company was reluctant to change it,but they did,new box is alot better but only a slight whistle now,which is hardly noticeable   :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 August 2014, 20:32:31
Ordered new radiator and new condenser.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 23 August 2014, 21:00:13
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 21 August 2014, 10:31:05
Go with your insurers recommended  :y Should be free if repairable :y

Repaired today. Autowindscreens.  :y
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Post by: 4x4 on 24 August 2014, 09:38:05
Fitted my new gm spark plugs,changed cam gasket dont take long on a 4 pot  :D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2014, 09:45:29
Replaced a brake pad, and swapped all the wheels about again, to give TBE a better chance of passing an MOT.

Noticed that TBE has almost run out of read pads, so I need to get some ordered.
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Post by: mickyboy123 on 24 August 2014, 13:49:24
Hi guys , never agen, against my better judgement i had a go at changing the drivers central locking motor. Here the nitemare begins. What a fiddle to start droped the nut for the door handle inside the door cant get my arm in there enough, so tried with a long srewdriver and droped that to. In the meantime the door handle fell out and is now chiped to hell, needs a respray. Finally got my nut and srewdriver back by taking the speaker out . Put it all back together shut the door it looked fine i thought job done BUT. Would you belive it wont unlock with key the thingy wont pull up all other doors lock and unlock but not drivers. Now im f!!!!kd becoz it wont open to take a look i feel like crying . Haveing to open rear door and pull catch up doesnt seem so bad after all. Why did i touch it.  Frank spencer has got nothing on me  >:(  :-\
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Post by: chrisgixer on 24 August 2014, 16:30:00
Fitted Al's ex radiator. No more leaky leak.

Curry owed to Aaron. :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 August 2014, 16:40:22
Good stuff :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 24 August 2014, 16:44:17
It was the metal work end that was leaking.
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 August 2014, 17:00:38
Good news :) Feel free to keep t'otheren as well if you like, donate it to the next person who comes to you with a leaky rad..


MOT'd the M3 yesterday - passed with flying colours, which is fortunate.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 24 August 2014, 17:03:47
Good stuff :y

Cheers Aaron :)
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Post by: omega3000 on 24 August 2014, 17:15:23
Quote from: 4x4 on 24 August 2014, 09:38:05
Fitted my new gm spark plugs,changed cam gasket dont take long on a 4 pot :D ;D

But you only have half a V8  :D ;)
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Post by: 4x4 on 24 August 2014, 17:29:54
Half a v8 is still easier than a v6 to work on  :-X ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 August 2014, 17:35:20
Quote from: 4x4 on 24 August 2014, 17:29:54
Half a v8 is still easier than a v6 to work on  :-X ;D ;D

V6 is a breeze to work on , especially the passenger rocker cover and plugs >:(
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Post by: Taxi_Driver on 24 August 2014, 19:41:16
Nothing.....apart from drive it..not even put diesel in it today...its seems its almost as reliable as STMO's daewoo  ::) ....except its a lot quicker of course  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2014, 20:58:08
Noticed it was even slower than normal. Still, beat the beemer to the roundabout on a dual carriageway, because, ironically, the beemer got stuck behind an outside lane hogger...  ...another beemer ;D
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Post by: omega3000 on 24 August 2014, 23:01:23
Check light -brake light bulb  >:( My fault i never connected it after the tin tent wiring  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2014, 18:44:50
Got 12 months ticket on TBE, only adviso on rear pads being low (yup, they are within a knats whisker of metal on metal, due to shite tyres).

Stuck in a slow queue of traffic from Kidlington to Banbury, I saw a Laguna at the front. I said to Mrs TB how ironic would it be if it was her dad. "Never, he always drives at the speed limit" was the shirty reply. You can guess the rest...
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Post by: VXL V6 on 26 August 2014, 19:55:27
Collected refurbished wheels  8)

Just got to afford the tyres for them now!!!
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Post by: Stallion on 26 August 2014, 20:03:31
Random check and top up of screenwash, antifreeze and oil.
What a surprise on the oil dipstick  :o, there was nothing on the dipstick, lucky havent driven it last few days due to crappy wet weather. Pheww
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Post by: The Sheriff on 26 August 2014, 20:07:28
I've done the same as I do every day. Nowt, nothing, nada.
Oh...I drove it.
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Post by: joff on 26 August 2014, 20:55:23
Insurance off the 2.6 back onto the DTI
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 August 2014, 00:23:34
Broke my rear brake pads >:( no sleep tomorrow, as I shall be replacing them... :'(
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Post by: joff on 27 August 2014, 06:29:52
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 27 August 2014, 00:23:34
Broke my rear brake pads >:( no sleep tomorrow, as I shall be replacing them... :'(

Wow :o :D
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Post by: aaronjb on 27 August 2014, 08:33:00
Took the battery out of the Omega and put it on charge as it no longer had enough juice to lock the doors.. 10.8V, might finally be terminal for that battery.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 August 2014, 12:24:10
Quote from: joff on 27 August 2014, 06:29:52
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 27 August 2014, 00:23:34
Broke my rear brake pads >:( no sleep tomorrow, as I shall be replacing them... :'(

Wow :o :D
A combination of damp roads and twin turbo given the esp a workout...
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 August 2014, 14:42:19
Replaced theses...

Nearside...
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140827_142807_zpshrjn3rvu.jpg

Offside...
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140827_142745_zpscy4q5qyl.jpg

Now I don't know about you lot, but I would like to think that the pad warning light would have come on when the inside pad it was attached to started to melt :-\ as suggested by the area of scorching on the trailing edge...

On the plus side, the sensor was still serviceable and the outside face no longer has a ridge on it ::)

Pads replaced as a short term measure, as the discs are almost at minimum thickness :'(
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 August 2014, 19:15:03
Fitted a set of cam covers that I liberated from a scrapper a few weeks ago, which were nice and straight compared to my old ones!  ::)  So hopefully cured the oil leak!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2014, 21:04:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 August 2014, 19:55:27
Collected refurbished wheels  8)

Just got to afford the tyres for them now!!!
I slapped a pair of RT's on the wheels due for the back of the Bullet, just need to strike up the enthusiasm to fit the wheels ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 28 August 2014, 20:18:06
Adjusted the bonnet cable on one and the door catches on another.
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Post by: 4x4 on 29 August 2014, 20:17:27
Gave the superior truck an oil and filter change,played around with setting the lpg fuel gauge,which hopefully works now lol ;D
Also loaded up with tools for a weekend of work at parents  >:(
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Post by: andyc on 29 August 2014, 23:04:37
Spent two hours trying to get the air filter box to sit right on the Manta and adjustment is still needed

Andy
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Post by: brian36 on 30 August 2014, 10:26:26
yippee! managed to change a couple bulbs which is good for me, got deal off hukd 10 indicator orange bulbs for £2.00 including delivery very cheap :)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 August 2014, 18:56:53
Oil & filter change.  :y
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Post by: Andy B on 30 August 2014, 19:00:08
Left a back door open for an hour or so in the pi$$ing rain ...........  :'(
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 30 August 2014, 20:26:57
Replaced cam cover gasket with genuine G.M. gasket and no more oil leaks at rear of the engine...magic. :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2014, 20:54:31
Forgot to say, last weekend I actually managed to wheelspin the Battlebus in the pissing rain.  I've been trying for months, and first time I've managed it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:05:08
Found an incorrectly seated rear donut.  :-[


Better now though  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 August 2014, 21:11:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:05:08
Found an incorrectly seated rear donut.  :-[


Better now though  :y ;D
needs geo now  :D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 August 2014, 21:13:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 August 2014, 20:54:31
Forgot to say, last weekend I actually managed to wheelspin the Battlebus in the pissing rain.  I've been trying for months, and first time I've managed it ;D
So the performance issue isn't a mechanical one, simply that it needs new tyres as the slicks are too sticky in the dry, and not sticky enough in the drizzle ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:24:23
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 August 2014, 21:11:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:05:08
Found an incorrectly seated rear donut.  :-[


Better now though  :y ;D
needs geo now  :D

Standard white chalk and white string, no more. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 August 2014, 21:28:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:24:23
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 August 2014, 21:11:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:05:08
Found an incorrectly seated rear donut.  :-[


Better now though  :y ;D
needs geo now  :D

Standard white chalk and white string, no more. ::)

your learning at last 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:31:55
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 August 2014, 21:28:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:24:23
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 August 2014, 21:11:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 August 2014, 21:05:08
Found an incorrectly seated rear donut.  :-[


Better now though  :y ;D
needs geo now  :D

Standard white chalk and white string, no more. ::)

your learning at last 8)

In other words, removing donuts does not affect set up. For others reading.

Bigchicken is the oof troll. Ignore everything he says. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 August 2014, 22:26:04
Driven it 500 miles (and not the Omega, either.) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2014, 08:51:10
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 30 August 2014, 21:13:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 August 2014, 20:54:31
Forgot to say, last weekend I actually managed to wheelspin the Battlebus in the pissing rain.  I've been trying for months, and first time I've managed it ;D
So the performance issue isn't a mechanical one, simply that it needs new tyres as the slicks are too sticky in the dry, and not sticky enough in the drizzle ;D
Being a no name budget tyre that is awful for grip in the dry, and fun in the wet, I should be able to wheelspin this tinker anywhere, anytime
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 August 2014, 19:32:41
Fitted new condenser  :y
Fitted new pipe from matrix to HBV to bypass Aux pump ready for LPG vapouriser  :y (Although I had to call with Daz for guidance as I wasn't pulling the connector off the matrix with enough force - you can never hit your own car hard enough!)
Fitted old radiator back as new one isn't for a 3.2/2.6 (I know, I shouldn't have thought I could make the oil cooler fit - upshot is that despite taking the sensors out and smearing them with grey sealant and using the aux pump to replace the original one the thing still leaks.  :'(

Suppose i'll have to buy a full price VX one now.  :-[

And dismantle it all again

Oh and the level sensor has failed in the expansion tank after too forceful cleaning.  :'(

Better go and earn some more money now so I can buy more parts.....  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 August 2014, 20:25:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
It's just falling to bits. They all do...eventually. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:28:26
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:25:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
It's just falling to bits. They all do...eventually. ;D

There where a few disintegrated Daewoos on the Barking Rd Esta! So I guess some last longer than others :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:29:39
Clarkson is wrong btw. You absolutely do need a 4x4 in London. Worse than any mountain pass. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 August 2014, 20:30:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:28:26
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:25:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
It's just falling to bits. They all do...eventually. ;D

There where a few disintegrated Daewoos on the Barking Rd Esta! So I guess some last longer than others :P
Yes. I believe Chevvy's last for ever. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:31:00
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:30:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:28:26
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:25:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
It's just falling to bits. They all do...eventually. ;D

There where a few disintegrated Daewoos on the Barking Rd Esta! So I guess some last longer than others :P
Yes. I believe Chevvy's last for ever. :y

No that's Holdens! Come on keep up. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 August 2014, 20:33:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:31:00
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:30:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:28:26
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:25:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
It's just falling to bits. They all do...eventually. ;D

There where a few disintegrated Daewoos on the Barking Rd Esta! So I guess some last longer than others :P
Yes. I believe Chevvy's last for ever. :y

No that's Holdens! Come on keep up. ;D
My Chevvy will probably be going next year anyway..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:34:07
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:33:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:31:00
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:30:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:28:26
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:25:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
It's just falling to bits. They all do...eventually. ;D

There where a few disintegrated Daewoos on the Barking Rd Esta! So I guess some last longer than others :P
Yes. I believe Chevvy's last for ever. :y

No that's Holdens! Come on keep up. ;D
My Chevvy will probably be going next year anyway..

Astra.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 August 2014, 20:36:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:34:07
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:33:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:31:00
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:30:12
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:28:26
Quote from: STMO on 31 August 2014, 20:25:42
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:11:00
Swapped the cover for the sunroof over to stop it rattling, and stuck some double sided tape on the back of the red tags in the door pins... To stop them rattling. ::)

There's a few more rattling things in there somewhere to sort but I can't find them. Bloody East Ham has a lot to answer for.
It's just falling to bits. They all do...eventually. ;D

There where a few disintegrated Daewoos on the Barking Rd Esta! So I guess some last longer than others :P
Yes. I believe Chevvy's last for ever. :y

No that's Holdens! Come on keep up. ;D
My Chevvy will probably be going next year anyway..

Astra.
Don't know...but once the warranty runs out, I will probably get shut. Maybe a 4X4........maybe an estate.... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:42:12
I'm off, he's chatting me up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 August 2014, 20:43:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 August 2014, 20:42:12
I'm off, he's chatting me up.
Nah. Plenty of fresh meat on here..... :D

Baggy arse.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2014, 21:09:30
Realised my new tyres for the bullet were still in the Battlebus.

I thought about getting them out, before having an attack of CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 31 August 2014, 22:52:43
Mainly avoiding idiots  ::)

http://youtu.be/wGWXZDvwpZc

This is a cracker that Merc M Class with a large trailer passing everyone  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 31 August 2014, 23:46:56
Gave it a full tank and a treat with a fuel cleaner  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 September 2014, 19:37:34
Bought a battery charger for one of them, and booked a trailer and MoT for one and ordered yet more tyres for tother  ::)

Busy day tomorrow/wednesday... suspect wednesday afternoon rest of the week will be spent hoovering/washing/polishing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 September 2014, 20:29:31
Drove it 150 miles in it , not any other omega in sight  ::) Although there was an LS400 following me , must have thought better than to overtake  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 September 2014, 00:55:22
Put about 500 miles on it!  :)

The only Omega I spotted on my travels was an 'N' reg estate parked right by the entrance at Reading Services M4 Westbound at about 2130.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 September 2014, 20:01:29
Put the towbar to good used, and can conclude that the Eclass is a pretty good tow car... very well behaved. Not sure that I shall be rushing out to get a plastic pikey house just yet though...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/1409672624107_zpsthhopwcv.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 September 2014, 20:10:17
I trust the meter was running?  ;)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 September 2014, 20:16:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 September 2014, 20:10:17
I trust the meter was running?  ;)  :y
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 September 2014, 22:31:18
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 02 September 2014, 20:01:29
Put the towbar to good used, and can conclude that the Eclass is a pretty good tow car... very well behaved. Not sure that I shall be rushing out to get a plastic pikey house just yet though...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/1409672624107_zpsthhopwcv.jpg)

You must have been marginal on weight with that outfit ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 02 September 2014, 22:36:15
"Taxi" sign thats probably done it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 02 September 2014, 23:27:53
Got very... "Eggy" on the way home. Very....


How much grip is too much? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 September 2014, 23:40:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 September 2014, 23:27:53
Got very... "Eggy" on the way home. Very....


How much grip is too much? :-\

That must be a Greater Reading expression as my Ex who is from Henley, says it!  ::)  I never did understand what she meant by it!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 September 2014, 00:51:47
Quote from: henryd on 02 September 2014, 22:31:18
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 02 September 2014, 20:01:29
Put the towbar to good used, and can conclude that the Eclass is a pretty good tow car... very well behaved. Not sure that I shall be rushing out to get a plastic pikey house just yet though...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/1409672624107_zpsthhopwcv.jpg)

You must have been marginal on weight with that outfit ???
The right side of a fine line :y

Max trailer weight for the car is 2100kgs.

Actual trailer weight was 2065 kgs...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 September 2014, 04:05:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 September 2014, 23:40:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 September 2014, 23:27:53
Got very... "Eggy" on the way home. Very....


How much grip is too much? :-\

That must be a Greater Reading expression as my Ex who is from Henley, says it!  ::)  I never did understand what she meant by it!  ;D
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term Eggy

Answer number 6.??? I hope :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 September 2014, 04:08:45
Should add, that was ignition off, so self levelling not yet levelled...

The air bags on the rear suspension wouldn't look out of place on a truck :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 03 September 2014, 06:46:40
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 03 September 2014, 04:05:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 02 September 2014, 23:40:32
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 September 2014, 23:27:53
Got very... "Eggy" on the way home. Very....


How much grip is too much? :-\

That must be a Greater Reading expression as my Ex who is from Henley, says it!  ::)  I never did understand what she meant by it!  ;D
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term Eggy

Answer number 6.??? I hope :-\

I liked number 5  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stallion on 03 September 2014, 18:02:15
Bought pollen filter, come to fit it on clips on the side were rock solid >:(. Applied lil force now broken off, WELL DONE pat myself on the back, now the filter refuses to stay in its place  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 September 2014, 18:33:57
This mostly...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140903_181836_zpsxjupuyxe.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140903_182042_zps8yherjze.jpg)

Struggling to get a years worth of tree and pigeon debris off it, but only the bonnet, roof and boot lid to go... then polish it tomorrow  8)

Needs a few jobs doing, not least the exhaust, a bloody good service and sorting the aircon, but for a car that has been sat for nigh on a year I can't grumble :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 03 September 2014, 18:51:23
Looks good Al, 2.2 Sport is it ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 September 2014, 19:01:45
Aye :y

Another Omega that won't be getting scrapped, only 41 '03 saloon 2.2 auto Sports left apparently... my favourite colour too ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 September 2014, 19:44:44
Looks very tidy Al. Good man. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 September 2014, 20:22:04
Ta :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:01:36
Got 463 miles from a tankful on the 3.2  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2014, 21:35:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:01:36
Got 463 miles from a tankful on the 3.2  8)
Clucking Bell. How?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 September 2014, 21:36:30
Gay!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 September 2014, 21:41:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2014, 21:35:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:01:36
Got 463 miles from a tankful on the 3.2  8)
Clucking Bell. How?

On the back of a flatbed I would imagine.  :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:58:45
Well as virtually every other motorway from here is having a concrete central barrier built and the average speed cameras mean setting the cruise is about the safest thing to do, the round trip barely saw me hit 70... Unlike the BMW on the opposite carriageway who decided to hit stationary traffic at about 70 (one less 3 series  :y)
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 03 September 2014, 22:05:37
Hamerited spare wheel well . Tried to pull off front mud flaps but they dont want to come off  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2014, 22:10:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:58:45
Well as virtually every other motorway from here is having a concrete central barrier built and the average speed cameras mean setting the cruise is about the safest thing to do, the round trip barely saw me hit 70... Unlike the BMW on the opposite carriageway who decided to hit stationary traffic at about 70 (one less 3 series  :y)
As a yocal, whats the best way for me to get from Coventry (Jag Engineering Centre, on the Stratford edge, on the A46) to the M5 on a Friday, late morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 September 2014, 00:14:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2014, 22:10:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:58:45
Well as virtually every other motorway from here is having a concrete central barrier built and the average speed cameras mean setting the cruise is about the safest thing to do, the round trip barely saw me hit 70... Unlike the BMW on the opposite carriageway who decided to hit stationary traffic at about 70 (one less 3 series  :y)
As a yocal, whats the best way for me to get from Coventry (Jag Engineering Centre, on the Stratford edge, on the A46) to the M5 on a Friday, late morning.
Whereabouts on the M5?

You could go A46 to Longbridge Island then take the M40 N/B and M42 S/B to M5

If you want to go lower down the M5 you could go A46 all the way to Alcester then A422 (there are other shorter ways but you are on country lanes) virtually to J6 (Sixways Island) M5

TBH late morning should see you fine on the first route. The Morning problem is M5 roadworks between J4 and J5 (just been cut back from J6) and M42 N/B (which wont affect you).

If you want to go to the top end of the M5 you could just go A45 Cov Road all the way to the M42 (Motorcycle museum / airport junction) and then go N/B M42, M6 N and M5 S (assuming you can put up with the constant thumping of the pitch joints on the elevated section of the M6).

All depends on where you want to be on the M5 really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 04 September 2014, 10:08:53
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 September 2014, 00:14:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2014, 22:10:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:58:45
Well as virtually every other motorway from here is having a concrete central barrier built and the average speed cameras mean setting the cruise is about the safest thing to do, the round trip barely saw me hit 70... Unlike the BMW on the opposite carriageway who decided to hit stationary traffic at about 70 (one less 3 series  :y)
As a yocal, whats the best way for me to get from Coventry (Jag Engineering Centre, on the Stratford edge, on the A46) to the M5 on a Friday, late morning.
Whereabouts on the M5?

You could go A46 to Longbridge Island then take the M40 N/B and M42 S/B to M5

If you want to go lower down the M5 you could go A46 all the way to Alcester then A422 (there are other shorter ways but you are on country lanes) virtually to J6 (Sixways Island) M5

TBH late morning should see you fine on the first route. The Morning problem is M5 roadworks between J4 and J5 (just been cut back from J6) and M42 N/B (which wont affect you).

If you want to go to the top end of the M5 you could just go A45 Cov Road all the way to the M42 (Motorcycle museum / airport junction) and then go N/B M42, M6 N and M5 S (assuming you can put up with the constant thumping of the pitch joints on the elevated section of the M6).

All depends on where you want to be on the M5 really.
Probably Newent (near Cheltenham)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 04 September 2014, 14:51:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2014, 22:10:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:58:45
Well as virtually every other motorway from here is having a concrete central barrier built and the average speed cameras mean setting the cruise is about the safest thing to do, the round trip barely saw me hit 70... Unlike the BMW on the opposite carriageway who decided to hit stationary traffic at about 70 (one less 3 series  :y)
As a yocal, whats the best way for me to get from Coventry (Jag Engineering Centre, on the Stratford edge, on the A46) to the M5 on a Friday, late morning.

Straight down A46 to M5 at Tewksbury turn right at the end onto M5 nth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: brendan1983 on 04 September 2014, 16:08:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:01:36
Got 463 miles from a tankful on the 3.2  8)

I've had over 500 miles from a tank before on my first Mv6 I had - that was south coast to west Wales and back
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vicar on 04 September 2014, 18:38:08
I just spent an hour and a half polishing up the headlights alone. No longer look like nicotine stained fingers and I may be able to see at night. That's one job less, still have a host of jobs. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2014, 20:06:16
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 September 2014, 00:14:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2014, 22:10:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2014, 21:58:45
Well as virtually every other motorway from here is having a concrete central barrier built and the average speed cameras mean setting the cruise is about the safest thing to do, the round trip barely saw me hit 70... Unlike the BMW on the opposite carriageway who decided to hit stationary traffic at about 70 (one less 3 series  :y)
As a yocal, whats the best way for me to get from Coventry (Jag Engineering Centre, on the Stratford edge, on the A46) to the M5 on a Friday, late morning.
Whereabouts on the M5?

You could go A46 to Longbridge Island then take the M40 N/B and M42 S/B to M5

If you want to go lower down the M5 you could go A46 all the way to Alcester then A422 (there are other shorter ways but you are on country lanes) virtually to J6 (Sixways Island) M5

TBH late morning should see you fine on the first route. The Morning problem is M5 roadworks between J4 and J5 (just been cut back from J6) and M42 N/B (which wont affect you).

If you want to go to the top end of the M5 you could just go A45 Cov Road all the way to the M42 (Motorcycle museum / airport junction) and then go N/B M42, M6 N and M5 S (assuming you can put up with the constant thumping of the pitch joints on the elevated section of the M6).

All depends on where you want to be on the M5 really.
Yeah, Newent, as another post says :), picking Mrs TB up from work on way.

Is it quicker to just go back down A46 towards Stratford, M40, M42, M5 south, or A45 up towards NEC way, M42, M5 south?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 September 2014, 20:13:10
Sometimes that "S" button makes you smile  :o :D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2014, 20:27:10
Quote from: Emd on 04 September 2014, 20:13:10
Sometimes that "S" button makes you smile  :o :D :D ;D
You have the superior 3.0l, and I'm sure with latest gearbox software. Therefore, S isn't really as critical as with the 3.2s
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 September 2014, 20:31:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 September 2014, 20:27:10
Quote from: Emd on 04 September 2014, 20:13:10
Sometimes that "S" button makes you smile  :o :D :D ;D
You have the superior 3.0l, and I'm sure with latest gearbox software. Therefore, S isn't really as critical as with the 3.2s

Yes it does seem to be more responsive since the software input , much to the annoyance of Bmw&Merc drivers  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 04 September 2014, 21:28:34
My recent omega ...had it 3 months had a receipt for front discs and pads fitted 12 months ago..they showed very little wear at all...but i had an awful wheel vibration at 50 mph and realy bad shuddering  that came up through the car when braking which made the car blinking awful to drive....So today i  took a chance and purchased  new front discs and pads and fitted them...on inspecting the old ones the offside one had a high point on the inside near the centre of the disc....On completing the job today of fitting new discs and pads the car now drives perfectly and all wobble and vibration has gone.......Just goes to show what a very slightly disc will do to your car...very happy now  :D :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 September 2014, 21:17:09
Finally removed all the detritus from the car... needs a quick polish to finish it off, and it still has stains evident in the paint, but it looks alot better for todays six hours effort 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 05 September 2014, 21:19:12
Polished up my dull headlights with a scratch doctor lens kit and i am over the moon with the results  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 15:27:59
Gone from this

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/4ab7613c7a2843528b2d77f91140ddd1_zps2e6b9a70.jpg)
To this  ;D
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/5c679fc4d6054c9c25bf3dc10e2f6842_zps1903b46b.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/f91fff364c4219fabc99a4f35c517484_zps57371cdc.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/ea6881fc221e8690c87eb9cab8261356_zpsca00108c.jpg)
3" lift at rear and 2" lift at front  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: the alarming man on 06 September 2014, 15:31:03
what are the fronty like off road?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 06 September 2014, 15:32:01
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 15:27:59
....
3" lift at rear and 2" lift at front  ;D

I can do that with a press of a button  ::)  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 15:37:05
Lol i dont need to have a button  ;D
Means something expensive to go wrong if button operated
Frontera shall be ready for going off road ready for yarwell on oct 5th  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 06 September 2014, 18:31:01
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 15:27:59
Gone from this

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/4ab7613c7a2843528b2d77f91140ddd1_zps2e6b9a70.jpg)
To this  ;D
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/5c679fc4d6054c9c25bf3dc10e2f6842_zps1903b46b.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/f91fff364c4219fabc99a4f35c517484_zps57371cdc.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/ea6881fc221e8690c87eb9cab8261356_zpsca00108c.jpg)
3" lift at rear and 2" lift at front  ;D
Just need some yellow shock absorbers,and a 50ton winch, proper 4x4 then :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 18:49:24
Lol,winch will be next year,got brakes,snorkel,mot and tax to do within the next 2 months ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 September 2014, 20:39:52
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 15:27:59
3" lift at rear and 2" lift at front  ;D

How does that affect the handling on the road?  ???

My mate had a raised up Disco once and it was awful to drive.  He ended up putting the stock springs back.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 20:51:32
It still drives ok,i used 3" spacers on rear and raised the front on the torsion bars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 September 2014, 21:32:29
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 September 2014, 20:51:32
It still drives ok,i used 3" spacers on rear and raised the front on the torsion bars.

I think it looks wicked man  :) Looked really good parked on the green outside my house , ready for tin tent towing  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 07 September 2014, 15:47:23
Changed starter motor,  :(
So much for an easy job,think vx designers were on some very bad drugs when doing the frontera,2 hrs to get everything out the way,10 mins to remove starter,5 to refit it,put everything back together,turns over great,bur the bloody thing wouldnt fire,double checked everything and found fault on loom,it started,great,took it out for test drive,run like shit,engine light on,lpg run shit,decided to strip loom down 10 mins in to it found the problem,some idiot had not tightened a bolt up which holds several earths ,tightened it up,put it back together and now runs perfect,i will not be doing that again  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: the alarming man on 07 September 2014, 16:42:16
i think Vx designers are on  drugs permanently (prerequisite of applying for the job) bunch of self-abusers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 September 2014, 19:32:29
Rear shocks!!!  :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 September 2014, 19:41:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 08 September 2014, 19:32:29
Rear shocks!!!  :o :o :o
Bouncy, bouncy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqGAGD9CD1I) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 08 September 2014, 21:42:54
Pumped some oxygen into the fronts and found out how to remove the front mud flaps without having a hernia  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 September 2014, 09:32:34
Took the Omega for an MOT.

Another years ticket granted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 September 2014, 10:43:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 September 2014, 09:32:34
Took the Omega for an MOT.

Another years ticket granted.
Nicely done :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 September 2014, 10:55:36
I'd forgotten that it had a sidelight bulb out .. but since they charged me all of £2 to change it, I'm not going to argue ;D

Advisory on drop link boots worn and minor play in the steering idler.. both things I knew about though so no surprises there either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 September 2014, 17:10:06
Fitted new radiator (pattern one that is designed for 2.6/3.2's  :y)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 September 2014, 17:24:58
Collected Deb's 1300 from its MOT. Which it passed, so I don't have a huge list of stuff to do at the weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 September 2014, 17:31:26
Ordered 2 x 360mm phaeton front discs with pads and two oe fag front omega wheel bearings, from Allgerman parts. Good old Jason he's quick fire on them phones isn't he :o

All at a good price delivered, with oof discount too. :y

Should go with the Mahooooosive Brembo 6 pot front calipers with braided lines that hopefully will end up on the mv8. MWAAAAAAHAHAAAAAA ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 September 2014, 18:26:02
Most people make it go before they worry about the stopping part ;D

Should be the blocks when it's done 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2014, 21:37:54
Put some Aquapanel in it, just to keep that DTM fella quiet :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 09 September 2014, 22:02:20
Had a new alternator fitted today at a cost of £250, after breaking down on the A30 in Cornwall  ::)
Also realised I've still got a Monaro to deliver to someone next week, slipped my mind  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 September 2014, 22:39:51
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 09 September 2014, 18:26:02
Most people make it go before they worry about the stopping part ;D

Should be the blocks when it's done 8)

"Stopping" is going on mine first, possibly with some very spangly "suspending". In preperation for the arrival of the "going".

Stopping is relatively cheap and easy to fit. As is suspending.

Going, however, is being a bit fiddly, and at this rate wont be going this year. :(


...I am also aware I'm quite good at the "buying" and bad at the doing. :-[ .... realisticly only get 3 days a fortnight to remember what I was doing the fortnight before. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 September 2014, 22:41:45
Quote from: joshwyatt on 09 September 2014, 22:02:20
Had a new alternator fitted today at a cost of £250, after breaking down on the A30 in Cornwall  ::)
Also realised I've still got a Monaro to deliver to someone next week, slipped my mind  :-[

Ok now then young Joshwaar.... Who is this someone...? :) .....member here? At all? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 September 2014, 22:47:02
The battery didn't quite make it then... :-\

Mind you, the A30 is almost there ::) not a bad effort either way :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 11 September 2014, 12:41:44
Fitted the repaired solenoid to the front pax door of the Elite. Result! Now working properly again. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjr47 on 11 September 2014, 20:03:09
Flushed coolant system for the 10th time after oil cooler change no oil ,mayo in system just the bloody Finish dishwasher cleaner I used.Did a good job of cleaning crud out but how much more  can it take ARGGGGGGGGGGGG gonna be a water shortage in these parts at this rate.The good part being have a lovely fresh smelling coolant system. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 11 September 2014, 20:18:30
Not the Omega .. but Mrs E's clit ... new ARB mounting bush, 2 new rear springs, new discs/pads on the front and polished up one headlamp ... just the other headlamp to do tomorrow and it'll be ready for its retest.... would have got all of it done if ECP had actually provided the right parts first time ... muppets.. :(

knackered now but just had a curry and a beer .. so starting to feel better .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 September 2014, 22:31:32
Topped up the oil after the warning flashed up. Exactly half a litre.

( terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired ) I really should change oil and filter soon ::) (sigh....)


Yeeeahs I know, boring as f*** but its the best I can do. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2014, 08:31:36
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 September 2014, 22:31:32
Topped up the oil after the warning flashed up. Exactly half a litre.

( terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired ) I really should change oil and filter soon ::) (sigh....)


Yeeeahs I know, boring as f*** but its the best I can do. :P
That reminds me, especially as I have, unusually, all 3 cars here at the moment. None abandoned anywhere in town
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 17:20:05
Found out that the VX dealer would have done a burnout in it if I had left it there rather than wait  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 September 2014, 18:08:16
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 17:20:05
Found out that the VX dealer would have done a burnout in it if I had left it there rather than wait  :o
Qué...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 18:16:49
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 12 September 2014, 18:08:16
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 17:20:05
Found out that the VX dealer would have done a burnout in it if I had left it there rather than wait  :o
Qué...

Not sure what that means "What" maybe ?  :-\

Watched over the dash cam footage, They said a few things nothing bad, Even had a game "guess the millage".. But after the A/C was done outside they said do a burnout but the one driving said Na he's waiting up front... Lucky i didn't leave it  :o

Also saying something like these where built to last unlike now days they break after 5 years..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 12 September 2014, 18:18:55
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 17:20:05
Found out that the VX dealer would have done a burnout in it if I had left it there rather than wait  :o

 ;D ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 September 2014, 19:02:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 18:16:49
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 12 September 2014, 18:08:16
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 17:20:05
Found out that the VX dealer would have done a burnout in it if I had left it there rather than wait  :o
Qué...

Not sure what that means "What" maybe ?  :-\

Watched over the dash cam footage, They said a few things nothing bad, Even had a game "guess the millage".. But after the A/C was done outside they said do a burnout but the one driving said Na he's waiting up front... Lucky i didn't leave it  :o

Also saying something like these where built to last unlike now days they break after 5 years..
WTF more like... I was lost for words :-\
I would be showing the footage, plus the one from the previous visit to Luton... it's things like that which destroy customer confidence and they are representatives of Vauxhall after all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 19:07:52
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 12 September 2014, 19:02:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 18:16:49
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 12 September 2014, 18:08:16
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 17:20:05
Found out that the VX dealer would have done a burnout in it if I had left it there rather than wait  :o
Qué...

Not sure what that means "What" maybe ?  :-\

Watched over the dash cam footage, They said a few things nothing bad, Even had a game "guess the millage".. But after the A/C was done outside they said do a burnout but the one driving said Na he's waiting up front... Lucky i didn't leave it  :o

Also saying something like these where built to last unlike now days they break after 5 years..
WTF more like... I was lost for words :-\
I would be showing the footage, plus the one from the previous visit to Luton... it's things like that which destroy customer confidence and they are representatives of Vauxhall after all.

Totally true Al, But I got the job done free so not too bad, If they had actually done a burnout.. Well it would have been a different story to say the least.

Saved all the cam footage though it's worth keeping.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 September 2014, 21:22:47
Was wondering why there was a missing section of video for the front as that camera goes off automatically once keys are removed where as the rear stays on for awhile, They where having a nosy in the boot, Took them awhile to figgure out how to get in the boot, The cheek of it   :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 September 2014, 23:16:36
I rest my case... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 18:54:16
Got within a rizla of slamming it into the back of a Freelander. Retard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 September 2014, 18:56:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 18:54:16
Got within a rizla of slamming it into the back of a Freelander. Retard.

No chance you might have been a little close beforehand? ::) ::) ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 September 2014, 19:05:00
Wishbones!  :y  Never again!!  ::)  ;D

Forgot the new front brakepads as well.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 19:18:25
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 September 2014, 18:56:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 18:54:16
Got within a rizla of slamming it into the back of a Freelander. Retard.

No chance you might have been a little close beforehand? ::) ::) ::) :-X
In my defence, I wasn't expecting the retard to pull out in front of me, as he must have seen me. Surely...

In his defence, I was only doing the speed limit, which was probably a shock.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 September 2014, 19:45:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 19:18:25
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 September 2014, 18:56:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 18:54:16
Got within a rizla of slamming it into the back of a Freelander. Retard.

No chance you might have been a little close beforehand? ::) ::) ::) :-X
In my defence, I wasn't expecting the retard to pull out in front of me, as he must have seen me. Surely...

In his defence, I was only doing the speed limit, which was probably a shock.

To him or to you? :o :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 20:33:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 September 2014, 19:45:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 19:18:25
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 September 2014, 18:56:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2014, 18:54:16
Got within a rizla of slamming it into the back of a Freelander. Retard.

No chance you might have been a little close beforehand? ::) ::) ::) :-X
In my defence, I wasn't expecting the retard to pull out in front of me, as he must have seen me. Surely...

In his defence, I was only doing the speed limit, which was probably a shock.

To him or to you? :o :-X :-X :-X
Clearly caught him out ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 September 2014, 21:47:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 September 2014, 19:05:00
Wishbones!  :y  Never again!!  ::)  ;D

Forgot the new front brakepads as well.  :y

Never again until the next time? In a "I'm never drinking again" stylee,given Tiggers addiction to anything not gm/lemforder/mayle/anyotherknownmake....?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 September 2014, 00:53:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 September 2014, 21:47:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 September 2014, 19:05:00
Wishbones!  :y  Never again!!  ::)  ;D

Forgot the new front brakepads as well.  :y

Never again until the next time? In a "I'm never drinking again" stylee,given Tiggers addiction to anything not gm/lemforder/mayle/anyotherknownmake....?

I'll 'ave you know that my lucky Omega has recently received Lemforder topmounts and bearings, GM camcover gaskets, KYB rear shocks, GM front pads, Febi drop links, GM HBV, approx 12 litres of 'Genuine' GM 10w40 and a pair of ATP wishbones direct from the Fatherland as recommended by that Taxi fella who dosn't get on with folk!  :P  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 September 2014, 00:57:35
I should probably wash mine before its Mot ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 September 2014, 09:11:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 September 2014, 00:53:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 September 2014, 21:47:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 September 2014, 19:05:00
Wishbones!  :y  Never again!!  ::)  ;D

Forgot the new front brakepads as well.  :y

Never again until the next time? In a "I'm never drinking again" stylee,given Tiggers addiction to anything not gm/lemforder/mayle/anyotherknownmake....?

I'll 'ave you know that my lucky Omega has recently received Lemforder topmounts and bearings, GM camcover gaskets, KYB rear shocks, GM front pads, Febi drop links, GM HBV, approx 12 litres of 'Genuine' GM 10w40 and a pair of ATP wishbones direct from the Fatherland as recommended by that Taxi fella who dosn't get on with folk!  :P  :y

Blimey had a lottery win.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 September 2014, 10:04:00
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 September 2014, 09:11:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 September 2014, 00:53:22
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 September 2014, 21:47:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 September 2014, 19:05:00
Wishbones!  :y  Never again!!  ::)  ;D

Forgot the new front brakepads as well.  :y

Never again until the next time? In a "I'm never drinking again" stylee,given Tiggers addiction to anything not gm/lemforder/mayle/anyotherknownmake....?

I'll 'ave you know that my lucky Omega has recently received Lemforder topmounts and bearings, GM camcover gaskets, KYB rear shocks, GM front pads, Febi drop links, GM HBV, approx 12 litres of 'Genuine' GM 10w40 and a pair of ATP wishbones direct from the Fatherland as recommended by that Taxi fella who dosn't get on with folk!  :P  :y

Blimey had a lottery win.

Ha no such luck!  ;D If that had been the case, it would have all been Gm parts direct from the local stealer.  ::)   :-\

Well actually probably not, because what I don't do is blindly fit Vx parts just because it's Vx/GM.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vicar on 14 September 2014, 10:39:27
Just been checking under the bonnet of mine,, I need a pollen filter now because the one in place right now, looks like it's never been out since it left the factory.  :o Are there loads about or is it gonna be a dealer job?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2014, 10:46:58
Quote from: Vicar on 14 September 2014, 10:39:27
Just been checking under the bonnet of mine,, I need a pollen filter now because the one in place right now, looks like it's never been out since it left the factory.  :o Are there loads about or is it gonna be a dealer job?
PFL are easy to source. FL needs carbonised ones, which are more expensive, and less common in aftermarket. Tradeclub prices are around £5 and £15 respectively
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vicar on 14 September 2014, 11:06:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 September 2014, 10:46:58
Quote from: Vicar on 14 September 2014, 10:39:27
Just been checking under the bonnet of mine,, I need a pollen filter now because the one in place right now, looks like it's never been out since it left the factory.  :o Are there loads about or is it gonna be a dealer job?
PFL are easy to source. FL needs carbonised ones, which are more expensive, and less common in aftermarket. Tradeclub prices are around £5 and £15 respectively
cheers for that. It is a pfl so shall go look. Never seen a filter as bad as this one. At least it's dry down there. I also spotted the battery clamp and bolt are missing so need to source these also along with dipstick. Trip to scrappie I think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 September 2014, 12:35:01
That's been really well maintained then... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 September 2014, 13:07:01
Washed two of them....

Conclusion, Star Silver III Z157 hides the dirt better than Black Z20R  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: X30XE on 14 September 2014, 19:49:17
Replaced torn vacuum hose between T piece and multi-ram.

Smiled at the much improved torque curve.  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:36:18
Made the Bullet understeer. Cock.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:36:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:36:18
Made the Bullet understeer. Cock.
On the upside, the oversteer issue is resolved...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 18:37:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:36:18
Made the Bullet understeer. Cock.

Surely you haven't fitted anything other than rt?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:40:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 18:37:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:36:18
Made the Bullet understeer. Cock.

Surely you haven't fitted anything other than rt?
The fronts aren't due replacement for a while...  ...although the way I'm eating Eagle F1s, that may not be too long  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 18:41:57
Oh he's talking riddles again. Whatever.... ;D :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:59:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 18:41:57
Oh he's talking riddles again. Whatever.... ;D :P
The RTs went on the back, just to clarify for the Reading contingent....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 September 2014, 19:55:11
Drove it to Dundee.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 20:16:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:59:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 18:41:57
Oh he's talking riddles again. Whatever.... ;D :P
The RTs went on the back, just to clarify for the Reading contingent....

Right so tight arse skimped rather than fit a full set. Gotcha ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 September 2014, 20:32:59
In no particular order...

Removed the last of the mildew.
Flattened the battery.
Fitted an estate aerial and loom, just need to chase the phone aerial to the head unit from the kick panel.
Which reminds me, I need to check the continuity of the aerial power from the drivers kick panel to the headunit...
GPS loom attached to the aerial loom has been filed away behind the osr seat bolster. Gives the option of later fitting an NCDC unit in a nice neat fashion...
Whipped the cruise stalk from the estate and fitted that whilst the steering wheel cowl was off.
CCRT and display fitted, just need to swap the battery to see if it the phone works as it should...

Big thanks to TB for his distance assistance with the electrickery :y turns out the issue was simply me being retarded ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 21:03:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 20:16:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2014, 18:59:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 September 2014, 18:41:57
Oh he's talking riddles again. Whatever.... ;D :P
The RTs went on the back, just to clarify for the Reading contingent....

Right so tight arse skimped rather than fit a full set. Gotcha ::)
Aye, I can make tunnie look frivolous ;D

Its been a heavy couple of months  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 15 September 2014, 23:16:09
 Fitted new water pump and belt kit on the Astra. Built the inlet Manifold for the Manta with all nice new cad plated parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 September 2014, 23:39:21
Quote from: cem on 20 July 2014, 10:21:10
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2309_oof_zps3f7afe9b.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2313_oof_zpsedc1de36.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2329_oof_zpsa3eb3d02.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2336_oof_zps95c19537.jpg)




clit now running.. :)   although engine now needs some small paint jobs.. at first it was at 1 bar turbo pressure.. but later with a new waste gate dropped the pressure to 0.65 cont peak 0.8..
surprising some sport cars on the road ;D   fuel consumption not changed unless I hammer it


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2420_zpsd0a5a338.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2415_zps1af702cd.jpg)


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/Foto11F0raf2421_zpsa34faaaa.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 September 2014, 23:46:34
Only the French could make the gearlinkage the lowest point of the car ;D

Alot of effort for a wwd 900kg shopping trolley :-\ Busy bee though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2014, 00:12:02
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 15 September 2014, 23:46:34
1. Only the French could make the gearlinkage the lowest point of the car ;D

2. Alot of effort for a wwd 900kg shopping trolley :-\ Busy bee though :y


1. yep.. when there is thick compacted snow it causes/caused trouble


2. the reason for that effort is its weight.. easy to accelerate and can easily pass from gaps :)


engine is stock.. map is stock ..  bigger injectors , adjustable fuel pressure regulator and a garret 2052 (different wastegate) .. audi blow off etc etc..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 16 September 2014, 16:17:17
Quote from: cem on 16 September 2014, 00:12:02
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 15 September 2014, 23:46:34
1. Only the French could make the gearlinkage the lowest point of the car ;D

2. Alot of effort for a wwd 900kg shopping trolley :-\ Busy bee though :y


1. yep.. when there is thick compacted snow it causes/caused trouble


2. the reason for that effort is its weight.. easy to accelerate and can easily pass from gaps :)


engine is stock.. map is stock ..  bigger injectors , adjustable fuel pressure regulator and a garret 2052 (different wastegate) .. audi blow off etc etc..

Cem must have been on holiday for a few weeks and got bored  :o Thats a lot of work done on clit  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 September 2014, 18:58:04
Quote from: Emd on 16 September 2014, 16:17:17
Quote from: cem on 16 September 2014, 00:12:02
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 15 September 2014, 23:46:34
1. Only the French could make the gearlinkage the lowest point of the car ;D

2. Alot of effort for a wwd 900kg shopping trolley :-\ Busy bee though :y


1. yep.. when there is thick compacted snow it causes/caused trouble


2. the reason for that effort is its weight.. easy to accelerate and can easily pass from gaps :)


engine is stock.. map is stock ..  bigger injectors , adjustable fuel pressure regulator and a garret 2052 (different wastegate) .. audi blow off etc etc..

Cem must have been on holiday for a few weeks and got bored  :o Thats a lot of work done on clit  :y




yep.. actually the prep started from april.. than gave a break.. then started again on june 20.. but there were a lot of breaks   even testing  limits of my patience >:(



when converting an athmospheric car to forced induction, there are many choices, many parts on a wide variety build quality and cost.. and their compatibility.. and you have to redesign some parts/components from scratch :-\  also some requires trial and error :-X




but most funny part was to see some mod shops offering to buy a turbo like vegetables from the market ;D


it requires calculation and review of turbo spec charts ???  so I learned to use them ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 September 2014, 22:37:13
Had the AC vac checked and topped up after fitting the new condenser and low & high pressure valves on the TD. No leaks, cold air, and only £35. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 September 2014, 16:04:03
Not today but on Tuesday :)

Fitted lowered suspension all round on Bilstein shockers and Apex springs.... :) no longer feels like Im driving a boat LOL

Starting to come back to me how to avoid speed bumps ...... and where they're located....



Repaired (ish) both rear arches, should be good for a few more miles I reckon :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 September 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: minifreek on 17 September 2014, 16:04:03
Not today but on Tuesday :)

Fitted lowered suspension all round on Bilstein shockers and Apex springs.... :) no longer feels like Im driving a boat LOL

Starting to come back to me how to avoid speed bumps ...... and where they're located....



Repaired (ish) both rear arches, should be good for a few more miles I reckon :)

 ;D  :y

I know that feeling! Not sure people behind have much patience though  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 September 2014, 17:21:36
Got just over 600 miles from 76 litres of diesel 8) and probably annoyed lots of people in the process ;D

Doesn't like being forced into top below 44 mph though ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 17 September 2014, 20:16:25
Fitted a new cam sensor as the FAE one the previous owner had fitted was giving up.

 Yes it is genuine before you lot start £60 inc vat and delivered from vauxhall.

cheers to philrich for the contact :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 September 2014, 20:35:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 September 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: minifreek on 17 September 2014, 16:04:03
Not today but on Tuesday :)

Fitted lowered suspension all round on Bilstein shockers and Apex springs.... :) no longer feels like Im driving a boat LOL

Starting to come back to me how to avoid speed bumps ...... and where they're located....



Repaired (ish) both rear arches, should be good for a few more miles I reckon :)

 ;D  :y

I know that feeling! Not sure people behind have much patience though  :-\

I got beeped at going into Oxford services on the M40 the other day as the fella behind clearly thought I was going over the (fairly enormous) speed humps too slowly..

.. he then spent his time trying to overtake me in the carpark  ::) so I made the M3 very wide indeed..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 September 2014, 21:03:04
Drove it home from Stanstead.


.... I love my car. I really do..... especially after it starts after a weak stood in a long stay car park. Will it? Will it? Yeeeeeahs. Never in doubt :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 17 September 2014, 21:59:28
After reciving back from the body shop the painted section of my pfl front bumper i have returned to stock spec the front of my tourer. Irmcsher front air dam now history.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 September 2014, 22:04:36
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 September 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: minifreek on 17 September 2014, 16:04:03
Not today but on Tuesday :)

Fitted lowered suspension all round on Bilstein shockers and Apex springs.... :) no longer feels like Im driving a boat LOL

Starting to come back to me how to avoid speed bumps ...... and where they're located....



Repaired (ish) both rear arches, should be good for a few more miles I reckon :)

 ;D  :y

I know that feeling! Not sure people behind have much patience though  :-\
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 September 2014, 20:35:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 September 2014, 16:57:29
Quote from: minifreek on 17 September 2014, 16:04:03
Not today but on Tuesday :)

Fitted lowered suspension all round on Bilstein shockers and Apex springs.... :) no longer feels like Im driving a boat LOL

Starting to come back to me how to avoid speed bumps ...... and where they're located....



Repaired (ish) both rear arches, should be good for a few more miles I reckon :)

 ;D  :y

I know that feeling! Not sure people behind have much patience though  :-\

I got beeped at going into Oxford services on the M40 the other day as the fella behind clearly thought I was going over the (fairly enormous) speed humps too slowly..

.. he then spent his time trying to overtake me in the carpark  ::) so I made the M3 very wide indeed..

I make 'em wait..... I also piss 'em off too when they tailgate me and I switch on the cruise at 25 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Paddy Flannery on 18 September 2014, 16:39:17
The MOT man said PASS !  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2014, 18:34:31
Drove it to an early industrial estate in West Drayton and had a good rummage around a £72k 18" Ipad...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2014, 22:05:01
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 18 September 2014, 18:34:31
Drove it to an industrial estate in West Drayton and had a good rummage around a £72k 18" Ipad...
I should probably add, that it drove beautifully, very swift, but deceptively so as there is absolutely no drama when you plant your right foot, just instant acceleration. Very well screwed together, looks and feels solid and the chassis is a work of art 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 September 2014, 22:08:44
So for the benefit of those of us without ESP … what's a £72k 18" iPad when it's at home?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 18 September 2014, 22:21:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 September 2014, 22:08:44
So for the benefit of those of us without ESP … what's a £72k 18" iPad when it's at home?

I'm guessing a Tesla S P85 ???  and it does look very nice ..   :)

http://www.teslamotors.com/en_GB/models/features#/interior

although that does say its only a 17" screen .. not the 18" one Al mentions .....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2014, 22:24:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 September 2014, 22:08:44
So for the benefit of those of us without ESP … what's a £72k 18" iPad when it's at home?
It's one of theses... (http://photos3.automanager.com/020199/f6f0d80691e1d244bb2d33aa6366fd14/b4be8afc31_640.jpg)

Or rather one of these... (http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.lolachampcar.com/ForSale/White%252520S85/DSC03472.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.lolachampcar.com/ForSale/White%2520S85/2013_tesla_model_s85.htm&h=1536&w=2048&tbnid=U6FThDIB_BbPMM:&zoom=1&q=tesla+model+s+85&docid=BZRMtbppphpUUM&hl=en-GB&ei=MEsbVJrPB8HF7AbB2ICgCw&tbm=isch&client=tablet-android-sony&ved=0CF8QMyg3MDc)

Very 8)

Sorry Nige, there's no prize, good shout though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 September 2014, 22:38:13
Ah, very nice!

Really, really quick milk float  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2014, 22:49:28
I had no expectations before driving it (having never driven so much as a milk float), and left very, very impressed.

A doddle to drive in traffic, and on the motorway, accelerating into a gap is so quick it needs alot of care, but no wallowing, little roll and just enough road noise to remind you that you're actually in a car... wasn't as surreal as I thought it might be. And certainly alot more agile than a 2.1 ton car deserves to be ::)

£1300 pm is alot on the face of it, but I currently use about £1000 of diesel each month... if the lease rates can get below a grand (broadly the cost of buying and running an lpg Zafira) then it is worthy of serious consideration...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 19 September 2014, 17:05:10
Mr MOT man SAID PASS :)
1 Advisory.. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakend.
I knew that was going to get reported, so need to sort some pads and discs as soon i get a chance :y.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: X30XE on 19 September 2014, 17:53:51
Mr MOT man said PASS   :o :o

It's officially a miracle  :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 19 September 2014, 18:07:12
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 19 September 2014, 17:05:10
Mr MOT man SAID PASS :)
1 Advisory.. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakend.
I knew that was going to get reported, so need to sort some pads and discs as soon i get a chance :y.
He said pass.

 Not it's passed but what he really meant was pass I don't know what's wrong with it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 19 September 2014, 18:11:32
He also told me that it made a change to see a car that was looked after, not just driven in and could not give a toss.
Made me chuckle. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 September 2014, 22:47:20
Pair of new rear dampers on mine, since one of them decided to deconstruct itself and drop one of the bump stops God knows where... Nice simple job, under an hour including tea breaks and untangling one's headphones. And chasing the woofer up the street after she saw the perfect chance to escape as I jacked the car up...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2014, 13:33:06
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 18 September 2014, 22:49:28
I had no expectations before driving it (having never driven so much as a milk float), and left very, very impressed.

A doddle to drive in traffic, and on the motorway, accelerating into a gap is so quick it needs alot of care, but no wallowing, little roll and just enough road noise to remind you that you're actually in a car... wasn't as surreal as I thought it might be. And certainly alot more agile than a 2.1 ton car deserves to be ::)

£1300 pm is alot on the face of it, but I currently use about £1000 of diesel each month... if the lease rates can get below a grand (broadly the cost of buying and running an lpg Zafira) then it is worthy of serious consideration...
But is there enough space in it (and boot)?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 September 2014, 19:15:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 September 2014, 13:33:06
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 18 September 2014, 22:49:28
I had no expectations before driving it (having never driven so much as a milk float), and left very, very impressed.

A doddle to drive in traffic, and on the motorway, accelerating into a gap is so quick it needs alot of care, but no wallowing, little roll and just enough road noise to remind you that you're actually in a car... wasn't as surreal as I thought it might be. And certainly alot more agile than a 2.1 ton car deserves to be ::)

£1300 pm is alot on the face of it, but I currently use about £1000 of diesel each month... if the lease rates can get below a grand (broadly the cost of buying and running an lpg Zafira) then it is worthy of serious consideration...
But is there enough space in it (and boot)?
Room in the boot for two rear facing seats... And room in the front for 150 litres of luggage where the engine used to live... Boot is good for at least four suitcases, and being a hatchback it doesn't suffer from saloon style height restrictions, with even more storage space beneath the boot flor where the fuel tank used to be... There's a video of a Norwegian road test, which I shall rummage up later, that shows just how much stuff you can fit in it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2014, 20:56:16
Slapped some new rear pads in TBE. I thought the best way to bed them in was to do a 1 point turn in Brakkers High Street ::)

However, with TC switched off, it doesn't bed them in much ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 September 2014, 23:30:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 September 2014, 13:33:06
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 18 September 2014, 22:49:28
I had no expectations before driving it (having never driven so much as a milk float), and left very, very impressed.

A doddle to drive in traffic, and on the motorway, accelerating into a gap is so quick it needs alot of care, but no wallowing, little roll and just enough road noise to remind you that you're actually in a car... wasn't as surreal as I thought it might be. And certainly alot more agile than a 2.1 ton car deserves to be ::)

£1300 pm is alot on the face of it, but I currently use about £1000 of diesel each month... if the lease rates can get below a grand (broadly the cost of buying and running an lpg Zafira) then it is worthy of serious consideration...
But is there enough space in it (and boot)?
Here do... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ5PqPeOPT0&feature=youtube_gdata_player :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 September 2014, 23:39:50
Took it for a drive some 150 miles seen as it was a nice day  :y

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10628449_764812106909925_4263261331916981076_n.jpg?oh=b4e936a09b7fa91c1e79e975389b185e&oe=54CA6463&__gda__=1418645467_13273d76f13e8d615131ca94db6451c4)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 21 September 2014, 23:44:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2014, 20:56:16
Slapped some new rear pads in TBE. I thought the best way to bed them in was to do a 1 point turn in Brakkers High Street ::)

However, with TC switched off, it doesn't bed them in much ;D
I shall look for the tyre marks tuesday  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 September 2014, 18:04:41
Finished plumbing in the CCRT2008, which now works a treat 8) and replaced a busted mirror casing with an unbusted one and fitted a replacement B post trim as one was scratched when i tried to clean the sap off it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 September 2014, 19:19:28
Sealed up scuttle on the 2.6 again, or to be more precise, sealed up the bit of scuttle I didn't seal up last time.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 24 September 2014, 12:54:01
(This on the SORN V6 up the drive ready for her mini-restoration and return to Britain's roads)

Had a new flange welded on the rusty exhaust cat, as I greatly assisted by standing over him  :y

Second hand - but decent - exhaust given coat of paint

Ready for fitting tonight/tomorrow, we hope.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2014, 18:41:59
Picked up a wheel after yet another puncture.

Reset the codes on TBE after she said the EML was on. She needs to rag it more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2014, 20:37:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2014, 18:41:59
Picked up a wheel after yet another puncture.

Reset the codes on TBE after she said the EML was on. She needs to rag it more.
Driving the 3.2 gently does rather put that light on before you can say "0420,0430" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 21:07:17
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 20:37:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2014, 18:41:59
Picked up a wheel after yet another puncture.

Reset the codes on TBE after she said the EML was on. She needs to rag it more.
Driving the 3.2 gently does rather put that light on before you can say "0420,0430" ;D
Gota keep those cats hot. Yeeeeee haaaaaaa.....

.....not sure that will stand up in court mind. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2014, 21:11:14
When is your course again ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 21:12:43
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:11:14
When is your course again ::)

Tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2014, 21:20:48
Swapped some wheels over and hopefully cured Ds petrol issue...

Swapped out fuel pump relay confirming that it had failed, so no wonder it wouldn't run on petrol ::)

Also unplugged the ecu for a spell to persuade it to start with a fresh map...

So hopefully that will be that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2014, 21:21:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 21:12:43
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:11:14
When is your course again ::)

Tomorrow.
Best leave your inquisitive head at home then... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 22:11:22
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:21:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 21:12:43
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:11:14
When is your course again ::)

Tomorrow.
Best leave your inquisitive head at home then... ::)

I'm interested to see how 5mph makes any odds to anything, but will see what they say.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2014, 22:16:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 22:11:22
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:21:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 21:12:43
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:11:14
When is your course again ::)

Tomorrow.
Best leave your inquisitive head at home then... ::)

I'm interested to see how 5mph makes any odds to anything, but will see what they say.
It hasn't slowed me down any :-X, but if well presented, it should be informative and interesting :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 22:19:39
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 22:16:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 22:11:22
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:21:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 24 September 2014, 21:12:43
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 24 September 2014, 21:11:14
When is your course again ::)

Tomorrow.
Best leave your inquisitive head at home then... ::)

I'm interested to see how 5mph makes any odds to anything, but will see what they say.
It hasn't slowed me down any :-X, but if well presented, it should be informative and interesting :y
I've yet to encounter a course that wasn't in some way or other. Even if it's how not to run a course ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 September 2014, 22:23:29
 ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2014, 20:35:15
Turns out that several pints of silly juice, washed down with a couple of shorts, doesn't disperse the angers and frustrations of dealing with first class incompetent, stupid, irritating, hopeless, mongrel management all week.  But giving the Bullet a good spanking certainly does.  When I got home my neighbour commented "oooo, those brakes look hot" ::)

And then the rest of my day didn't go to plan. 25 mile round trip to Halfords, ran out of gas on the way (and non in the land of the inbreds). Got back to Brakkers, realised I'd forgotten to by brake fluid, so off to BP first to get gas first. No bloody LPG, useless rather mongrels. So off to Towecester for gas, may as well go to Northampton Halfords for the brake fluid. 2hrs just gone "nipping to Halfords".

Tried to change the sticky caliper. FAILED!

Looks like a need a new disc shield that side as well...   ...I guess it needs to be there, and be in complete.

Checked the steering idler, all good...

Noticed the front tyres had deep looking cracks on the inner sidewall, grrr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 September 2014, 22:16:54
Changed the plugs on the RX8, then fitted the new LS1 coils, adapter loom, new plug leads etc and put the car back together.

Deflood procedure followed with two batteries and a booster pack hooked up and it spluttered into life.

Flat as a flat thing on power though so it's off for a rebuild she goes..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 September 2014, 23:00:58
Let the Kosovans wash it. Again :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: carswaps on 28 September 2014, 16:01:04
Gave the old girl a tart up under the bonnet  :D
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h244/carswaps/Omegas/20140928_153046_RichtoneHDR_zpsb992e1e9.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/carswaps/media/Omegas/20140928_153046_RichtoneHDR_zpsb992e1e9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 September 2014, 16:13:26
Friday I picked up an Omega that had suffered flood damage some months ago. This was a low mileage 2.5, that had previously been in good condition. However, it had the best set of used Vx grey floor mats I've seen. So, I lifted them out of the scummy water and took them home.

Yesterday, I gave them a good soak in carpet shampoo, and then spent about 15mins jetwashing them clean before hanging them on the line.

Today after they had dried I removed the cheap, black mats from my car and fitted the new ones. What an improvement, they actually look like they're supposed to be there.

The old ones will now be used as 'prayermats' when working outside.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 28 September 2014, 17:11:51
Well Friday night really, changed oil and filter on the 2.6. All exciting stuff!!!

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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 29 September 2014, 08:58:47
PFL CDX V6 Hoovered out the scuttle.  :D

(Quick recap this is the PFL CDX V6 which I've recently acquired, which hasn't moved in years, been stored well, very little rust, and was laid up due to crank sensor failure, followed by fried Dis Pack.)

So wiper arms and scuttle have been off, letting in any number of cobwebs, dust etc inside. That has been cleaned out. Picked up new Nut and Exhaust clips from VX

Discovered a couple of vac pipes (the really thin ones) have snapped. Also a split in one of the pipes coming from the plenum/Multiram. Niggly jobs for another day. She's not even running yet!

FL CDX TD The Farcelift CDX met with a speedbump  ::) and now the silencer isn't entirely attached to the rest of the exhaust! So instead of getting the V6 going, which is what I want, on limited evenings free, I'm going to have to go out to a mate with the magic weldy equipment, and get that done sharpish.

Fitted a new wishbone bush with my mate the other night, went well. Until after a long drive found the wheelstuds hadn't been put on any where near tight enough. Was not happy!  >:(


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Post by: brendan1983 on 29 September 2014, 12:26:19
I fitted the 2.0l exhaust to mine at the weekend - all went quite well, apart from trouble removing all the little clips that stop the rubber fixings sliding off.

Also replaced both front central door locking motors (many thanks for the guide on here for that)

The n/s one didn't work at all previously, and the drivers one was very hit and miss.
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Post by: omegod on 29 September 2014, 15:49:27
More parts removed, preparing the DTI for it's final journey to the fragmentor, removed the cylinder head following a request from a member, christ they are bloody heavy  :o
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Post by: The Sheriff on 29 September 2014, 18:00:18
Quote from: omegod on 29 September 2014, 15:49:27
More parts removed, preparing the DTI for it's final journey to the fragmentor, removed the cylinder head following a request from a member, christ they are bloody heavy  :o
Some members are heavy, some, like me, are not  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 29 September 2014, 19:25:01
Quote from: STMO on 29 September 2014, 18:00:18
Quote from: omegod on 29 September 2014, 15:49:27
More parts removed, preparing the DTI for it's final journey to the fragmentor, removed the cylinder head following a request from a member, christ they are bloody heavy  :o
Some members are heavy, some, like me, are not  ???
my member is quite weighty actually , yours must be minuscule
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 29 September 2014, 19:47:04
Quote from: omegod on 29 September 2014, 19:25:01
Quote from: STMO on 29 September 2014, 18:00:18
Quote from: omegod on 29 September 2014, 15:49:27
More parts removed, preparing the DTI for it's final journey to the fragmentor, removed the cylinder head following a request from a member, christ they are bloody heavy  :o
Some members are heavy, some, like me, are not  ???
my member is quite weighty actually , yours must be minuscule
You can say it, but you can't smell it ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2014, 21:22:37
Put that tyre with the hole/blister on the back of TBE. Must remember to hide the keys, else she's liable to use it, then who'll cooka nd clean for me ;D
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Post by: Mr Gav on 30 September 2014, 22:58:48
Changed the Rear sub frame/diff mounts this evening, the old ones are well past their best  ;)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/550ce652-fcd3-4b44-b9bb-22572c1874f4_zps64ca213f.jpg)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 September 2014, 23:08:04
Quote from: Mr Gav on 30 September 2014, 22:58:48
Changed the Rear sub frame/diff mounts this evening, the old ones are well past their best  ;)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/550ce652-fcd3-4b44-b9bb-22572c1874f4_zps64ca213f.jpg)
Can I have them if you're to bin them :-\
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Post by: chrisgixer on 30 September 2014, 23:10:15
Quote from: Mr Gav on 30 September 2014, 22:58:48
Changed the Rear sub frame/diff mounts this evening, the old ones are well past their best  ;)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/550ce652-fcd3-4b44-b9bb-22572c1874f4_zps64ca213f.jpg)
.....good news :y
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Post by: Mr Gav on 30 September 2014, 23:17:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 30 September 2014, 23:10:15
Quote from: Mr Gav on 30 September 2014, 22:58:48
Changed the Rear sub frame/diff mounts this evening, the old ones are well past their best  ;)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/550ce652-fcd3-4b44-b9bb-22572c1874f4_zps64ca213f.jpg)
.....good news :y

Definitely  :y You can see a chunk of ally on the one on the right that came adrift too,
Got a misting OSR damper too that needs sorting, would like a set of B4`s but cant afford it at the moment so I`ll have to make do.
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Post by: Mr Gav on 30 September 2014, 23:20:47
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 30 September 2014, 23:08:04
Can I have them if you're to bin them :-\

I`m gonna look into trying to do something with poly but if I don`t think i`ll be able to do it then you`re welcome to them  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 September 2014, 23:23:03
Quote from: Mr Gav on 30 September 2014, 23:20:47
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 30 September 2014, 23:08:04
Can I have them if you're to bin them :-\

I`m gonna look into trying to do something with poly but if I don`t think i`ll be able to do it then you`re welcome to them  :y
Ta :y
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 October 2014, 00:39:16
Took Exhaust cat section to magic welding man, who put me a nice new flange on (old flange corroded badly, but rest of cat in reasonable shape) also weld on a better 'taper' on the end of the other Cat. (ie the bit that goes just inside the flared piece of pipe)

Went home, the plan being to smooth off the welds, climb under the V6, remove the heat shields, give them a paint up, pop them back, fit the exhaust.

so....

Angle-grinded too much off the weld, thus making a neat little slit in the exhaust pipe.
Sheared a thread when trying to remove the heat shields. Got one shield off ok in the end, then got another - which on closer inspection was so badly corroded it's in no way worth painting. There's a bit of a mish-mash of studs and nuts n bolts holding the shields on, so clearly they've been off and on before, with the same sheared thread problem.

So net worth of tonight-
-Flange fitted to 1 exhaust pipe
-Hole repaired in other exhaust pipe - I then get flap-wheel happy and make the hole again  :-[
-Remove 1 heat shield, snapping a thread
-Removed 2nd heat shield - it's had it. Need another.

a bit of a 1 step forward, 2 steps back sort of day  :(
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Post by: aaronjb on 01 October 2014, 09:20:54
I would tax the RX8 (which expired last night, oops) .. if the DVLA web site was working  ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 October 2014, 19:39:02
Finally made a start on reattaching the back box rear hanger ::)

Have used some sooperdooper epoxy gunge to stick it on, and clamped it with the towbar mounting. Managed to snap two of the heatshield studs, only to find that the useless bodging arsewits who repaired it last time it was rear ended had used mastic to reattach the heat shield >:(

Fortunately, being the far superior estate model, I can actually access and drill all the mounting points from the boot/sparewheel well without breaking a sweat ;D

Job for Sunday now, but will give the epoxy chance to set, then I shall liberally apply a gallon of brushable seam sealer over the entire thing to stop it rotting away.

Also found out that it needs a new screen as it has developed a six inch crack (insert comment of choice here) right infront of the steering wheel :'(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 October 2014, 19:22:14
Finished the exhaust hanger repair...

Have riveted the repair panel to give it a bit of extra support, although me hanging off the hanger didn't so much as make it creak, so probably overkill ::)

Four bolts fitted for the heatshield...

Order of assembly went:

Paint
Bolt
Seam sealer
Washer
Seam sealer
Body shell
Seam sealer
Washer
Seam sealer
Nut
Seam sealer
Liberal coat of paint
Washer
Heat shield
Washer
Lock nut

Exhaust back on and all tickety boo 8) just needs a new screen and I can get it MoTd...
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Post by: 4x4 on 10 October 2014, 13:29:46
Washed the truck today,she has some battle scars from sunday but nothing that a bit of t cut and polish wont sort out  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2014, 17:53:57
Found yet another battlescar on TBE on Wednesday.
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Post by: Seth on 10 October 2014, 22:34:25
Got the TD out of retirement, and took it for a spin ... to Trowbridge and back! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 October 2014, 17:36:23
today I have done oil and filter change,checked sparky plugs,cleaned breathers and bridge,new seals. found one off the O rings betwixt the plenum and inlet split in two halves, new one fitted, checked anti-frezze.
All these new parts ive used today,will need a stock take soon to see what I have left.
Been a bizzy boy. :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 17:54:51
Decided to pay someone to change my oil. :-[
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Post by: Shackeng on 11 October 2014, 18:17:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 17:54:51
Decided to pay someone to change my oil. :-[

WTF??????????? :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: X30XE on 11 October 2014, 18:33:21
Bluetacked my lockpins to stop the rattle symphony  ::)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 19:23:14
Yep blutac works.

...in presume you mean removing the red tab...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 19:25:03
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 October 2014, 18:17:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 17:54:51
Decided to pay someone to change my oil. :-[

WTF??????????? :-X :-X :-X

Yep. Your absolutely right. But I really don't have time.


....although, as I type, I'm having trust issues. :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 October 2014, 19:30:59
Could've brung it down here... ::)
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Post by: ted_one on 11 October 2014, 19:46:46
Picked up the blue Elite from the body shop after having an Irmy bumper fitted and yet another respray,plus a new front screen...got fed up with squinting through years of accumulated road rash.....might give it a clean tomorrow as it's a bit dusty from being in the bodyshop for the past couple of weeks....said might :-\ ::)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 October 2014, 20:25:04
Well yesterday actually.... Took the 2.6 to Huntingdon to see Mr Serek who kindly repaired and re-gassed the aircon, changed the gear selector arm (different adjustment on the original so swapped them over - I can get the key out when it's in park now without wiggling the gear selector now!) and chatted about Omega's, BMW's and VAG's.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 20:44:09
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 11 October 2014, 19:30:59
Could've brung it down here... ::)

...if I had time.
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Post by: Shackeng on 11 October 2014, 20:59:16
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 11 October 2014, 19:30:59
Could've brung it down here... ::)

....or here! ::)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 October 2014, 21:00:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 19:25:03
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 October 2014, 18:17:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 17:54:51
Decided to pay someone to change my oil. :-[

WTF??????????? :-X :-X :-X

Yep. Your absolutely right. But I really don't have time.


....although, as I type, I'm having trust issues. :(

What could possibly go wrong?  :D  ;D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 21:06:34
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 October 2014, 20:59:16
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 11 October 2014, 19:30:59
Could've brung it down here... ::)

....or here! ::)

Christ. How long do you guys think it takes me to change oil and filter. ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 October 2014, 21:21:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 October 2014, 21:06:34
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 October 2014, 20:59:16
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 11 October 2014, 19:30:59
Could've brung it down here... ::)

....or here! ::)

Christ. How long do you guys think it takes me to change oil and filter. ;D
;D I was thinking space or health issues...
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Post by: Lagondanet on 12 October 2014, 21:28:38
Transported three frogs from an ornamental pond in my garden to a school pond in Woburn.

 ;D
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Post by: biggriffin on 12 October 2014, 21:31:44
Quote from: Lagondanet on 12 October 2014, 21:28:38
Transported three frogs from an ornamental pond in my garden to a school pond in Woburn.

 ;D

What were 3 frencies,doing in your pond :D
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Post by: aaronjb on 12 October 2014, 21:36:23
Spent Saturday thrashing the M3 around Donnington Park, until it ran out of brakes again anyway ;D
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Post by: 4x4 on 14 October 2014, 16:28:25
Ordered new discs and pads allround for truck, :o Total cost £86.60 bargain lol
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Post by: Shackeng on 14 October 2014, 19:15:47
Removed the bones on the Elite, replaced the shot rear bushes, (pressed in for £0 by my friendly local garage :)), refitted one, and ran out of time before dinner, fitting the pax side tomorrow.
Now for a nice 16 yr old malt. ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: BazaJT on 15 October 2014, 21:05:15
Fitted two new rear springs as the Elite failed the M.o.T.on a broken o/s one,so bought and fitted a new pair.This was my first time of having to replace springs on any car I've ever owned.Following the guide on here it took me a shade over 2hrs with the car supported on axle stands.The total time for the job also included a pause for a coffee and fag and a "comfort"break.Also some time was spent when re-assembling things to consult the Haynes manual as neither I nor my torque wrench are young enough to speak Nm so needed the lbs/ft value.But at least now car is once again M.o.T.'d.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 October 2014, 21:09:52
Good work. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2014, 21:18:44
Finally got around to putting the new tyres on the Bullet that have been sat in my garden for the past week or two ::)
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Post by: andyc on 15 October 2014, 21:34:31
Fitted a new AC drier to the Manta and plumbed in, fitted new trans mount, fitted exhaust, fitted rear brake pipe, made recir cable and fitted, repaired dash board screen vents, fitted plug for steering ECU, cleaned and schultzed the wings ready for fitting tomorrow.

Oh i've got a couple of weeks off work :y

Andy
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Post by: Nick W on 15 October 2014, 21:54:26
Absolutely nothing. I've a fortnight off and have no interest whatsoever on doing anything to my car.

I have machined a backing plate for my lathe collet chuck, made a carriage stop, made a couple of adapters to fit the Dickson QCTP and adjusted the tangs of my MT2 tooling so they self-eject from the tailstock. I've only had the machine 8months, but now I can swap tooling easily and part-off effectively. After that I swept up 2 carrier bags of swarf and had a beer.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 15 October 2014, 22:11:02
Got four Dunlop Sport Maxx RT's fitted to refurbished alloys and put them on the 3.2 and as a temporary measure to get the 2.6 (hopefully) through it's MOT it's now sitting on the 3.2's previous alloys with Continental SC3's.

Such fun changing 8 wheels in the rain.  ::) ;D

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Post by: carswaps on 16 October 2014, 09:11:53
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2014, 22:11:02
Got four Dunlop Sport Maxx RT's fitted to refurbished alloys and put them on the 3.2 and as a temporary measure to get the 2.6 (hopefully) through it's MOT it's now sitting on the 3.2's previous alloys with Continental SC3's.

Such fun changing 8 wheels in the rain.  ::) ;D

Just put 4 x Dunlop Sport Maxx RT's on mine  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2014, 20:55:50
Popped a pair of new Bosch Aerotwin wipers on one of them. Need to go and reset the EML on t'other before taking it for the MOT....  ::)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 October 2014, 22:37:31
Checked pressures and fluids on both ours.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 October 2014, 22:50:31
And forgot to look at a front shock re raising ride height. :(
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Post by: ted_one on 16 October 2014, 23:19:34
New steering idler, put spacers on the rear and fitted new horns..then a quick check over for Saturday's trip up to Serek's to replace the autobox :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 17 October 2014, 12:46:26
Two MOT's, One on my 2.6 and the other on Mrs VXL's Alhambra.  ;D

Also booked MOT for the 3.2 in just under a month!  ::)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 October 2014, 13:58:20
Pollen filter change on the 2.6, nice easy job, scuttle drain nice & clean as well..
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2014, 14:08:10
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2014, 22:11:02
Such fun changing 8 wheels in the rain.  ::) ;D
You need a battery whizzy gun.  I've been frequently swapping wheels due to punctures, wear and failed tyres over the past month. The gun speeds it up no end.
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Post by: 4x4 on 18 October 2014, 17:21:03
Changed discs and pads all round on truck,was not easy due to some idiot not greasing up the slider bolts,every 1 was siezed and only 1 snapped,so now need new bolt and front caliper carrier  >:(
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Post by: joff on 18 October 2014, 18:10:56
New O/S/R wheel bearing and a set of new S/L shocks
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Post by: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 01:05:24
Changed oil and filter. Finally ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 October 2014, 01:57:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 01:05:24
Changed oil and filter. Finally ::)
Had they actually been done last time... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 02:31:11
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 19 October 2014, 01:57:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 01:05:24
Changed oil and filter. Finally ::)
Had they actually been done last time... :-\
Depends which schedule is being followed.

Every 5k. No.

Every 8k. Yes.... Ish.

Schedule as applicable. As they say ;D


...tried to find a knock/clonk from the drivers front corner. Can't find anything amiss. :-\

Tightened the steerung bix bolts a fraction and crossed fingers. Might be the spring cup catching the wheel arch liner. :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 October 2014, 03:51:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 02:31:11
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 19 October 2014, 01:57:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 01:05:24
Changed oil and filter. Finally ::)
Had they actually been done last time... :-\
Depends which schedule is being followed.

Every 5k. No.

Every 8k. Yes.... Ish.

Schedule as applicable. As they say ;D


...tried to find a knock/clonk from the drivers front corner. Can't find anything amiss. :-\

Tightened the steerung bix bolts a fraction and crossed fingers. Might be the spring cup catching the wheel arch liner. :-\
Thought you paid someone to change it last week :-\

As for the knock... is the lpg ecu still secure? Knocking against the self leveling gubbins perhaps :-\
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Post by: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 07:56:32
I was concerned, as the canister body moved. Then stopped, before the cap finally loosened.  Are the bodies pinned?

Needed some leverage did that. :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 October 2014, 09:46:49
Later ones seem to be :y

Spin on conversion next time... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 09:48:51
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 19 October 2014, 09:46:49
Later ones seem to be :y

Spin on conversion next time... ::)
Peg on the canister into a hole in the block I guess.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 October 2014, 09:49:54
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 October 2014, 09:48:51
Quote from: Doesn't play well with others... on 19 October 2014, 09:46:49
Later ones seem to be :y

Spin on conversion next time... ::)
Peg on the canister into a hole in the block I guess.
Yup iirc :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 October 2014, 17:08:24
Pulled up the boot floor in the M3 to look for my passport..

Did the same in the Omega, and checked the glovebox, door cubbys, seat backs, floors.. then did a merry dance for five minutes trying to get all the doors to lock with a half flat battery  ::) Manually lock back doors, manually lock passenger door, lock drivers door with key .. they all unlock again. Argh! Rinse, repeat until the battery is presumably so flat they no longer unlock themselves..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 October 2014, 02:02:57
Put my recently recharged battery on the car to move it out of the way in order to attack the front of Idwals MV6...
... should feel like a new car now all that's been done 8)

Was nice to meet you Ken, hopefully the drive home was ok :y

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Post by: RobG on 20 October 2014, 09:13:04
Changed the busted glovebox handle and noticed that the chip repaired by Autoglass in June last year had cracks radiating from the resin infill. Contacted AG regards their lifetime repair guarantee, was told that cracks aren`t repairable so appointment made for this afternoon to fit replacement screen free of charge with no ins. excess 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 October 2014, 16:45:36
Quote from: RobG on 20 October 2014, 09:13:04
Changed the busted glovebox handle and noticed that the chip repaired by Autoglass in June last year had cracks radiating from the resin infill. Contacted AG regards their lifetime repair guarantee, was told that cracks aren`t repairable so appointment made for this afternoon to fit replacement screen free of charge with no ins. excess 8)

Result! :y :y :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 20 October 2014, 17:35:09
Just finished fitting Meyle wishbones to big blue, poly'd first.

knackered now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 03:06:21
Popped it on Ebay...  ::)

Should probably clean it now :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 October 2014, 09:52:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 03:06:21
Popped it on Ebay...  ::)

Should probably clean it now :-\

Merc I presume,whats next then ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 09:55:24
Plod V70 probably :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 October 2014, 09:58:51
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 09:55:24
Plod V70 probably :-\

Whassamatter with a retail spec without the high miles ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 10:10:27
Quote from: henryd on 22 October 2014, 09:58:51
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 09:55:24
Plod V70 probably :-\

Whassamatter with a retail spec without the high miles ???
About £10k ::) not to mention diseasal only, generally not white, and they're fragile...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 October 2014, 12:44:05
What's wrong with the Merc Al?  ???  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 12:55:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 22 October 2014, 12:44:05
What's wrong with the Merc Al?  ???  :-\
Sod all work for it, inspite of advertising... and a firm I was doing alot of third party work for has bought two more cars and put their own drivers in them :-X So basically it's not a cost effective car for friday/saturday nights or town work...

I don't find it that comfortable either, if I'm brutally honest :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 October 2014, 13:08:13
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 12:55:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 22 October 2014, 12:44:05
What's wrong with the Merc Al?  ???  :-\
Sod all work for it, inspite of advertising... and a firm I was doing alot of third party work for has bought two more cars and put their own drivers in them :-X So basically it's not a cost effective car for friday/saturday nights or town work...

I don't find it that comfortable either, if I'm brutally honest :-\

Sorry to hear that Al, I guess the Taxi game is pretty cut-throat?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 13:49:00
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 22 October 2014, 13:08:13
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 12:55:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 22 October 2014, 12:44:05
What's wrong with the Merc Al?  ???  :-\
Sod all work for it, inspite of advertising... and a firm I was doing alot of third party work for has bought two more cars and put their own drivers in them :-X So basically it's not a cost effective car for friday/saturday nights or town work...

I don't find it that comfortable either, if I'm brutally honest :-\

Sorry to hear that Al, I guess the Taxi game is pretty cut-throat?  :-\
It is when you're trying to compete with trains... competing with other taxi companies is easy enough, but you can't force the phone to ring ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 22 October 2014, 16:16:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 03:06:21
Popped it on Ebay...  ::)

Should probably clean it now :-\

Ive been looking all day for a white omega on egay (https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCy27U5G1qqzNj73s4HRdJSNEZxe3ZUZyiRZAdEGn2zJENo-zpvA)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 16:50:22
Quote from: Emd on 22 October 2014, 16:16:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 03:06:21
Popped it on Ebay...  ::)

Should probably clean it now :-\

Ive been looking all day for a white omega on egay (https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCy27U5G1qqzNj73s4HRdJSNEZxe3ZUZyiRZAdEGn2zJENo-zpvA)
Silly arse... ;D

I'll likely be buried in the Omega... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 22 October 2014, 17:10:08
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 12:55:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 22 October 2014, 12:44:05
What's wrong with the Merc Al?  ???  :-\
Sod all work for it, inspite of advertising... and a firm I was doing alot of third party work for has bought two more cars and put their own drivers in them :-X So basically it's not a cost effective car for friday/saturday nights or town work...

I don't find it that comfortable either, if I'm brutally honest :-\

I'm glad you told us that Al, as I had in mind the E-class as a potential replacement for the TD Estate in the future. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 17:22:56
Don't rule it out :y just be sure to try one with the orthopaedic, fully electric seat option :y

Mine only has partial electric seats and the lumbar adjustment is crap... Didn't have much choice personally due to colour/age restrictions. Buying for yourself, you should be able to go a bit older and further up the range to secure the better seats more readily :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 22 October 2014, 17:27:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 22 October 2014, 17:22:56
Don't rule it out :y just be sure to try one with the orthopaedic, fully electric seat option :y

Mine only has partial electric seats and the lumbar adjustment is crap... Didn't have much choice personally due to colour/age restrictions. Buying for yourself, you should be able to go a bit older and further up the range to secure the better seats more readily :y

Thanks Al, I still hope to keep the TD for a long time yet. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 October 2014, 18:56:03
Having used Taxi Al's airport services before (and recommend it :y), I have been a passenger in the Merc for "long enough" (Brakkers to Gatwick) to state that while its reasonably comfortable, reasonably specced, generally nice car, I found a cheaper, quicker, 15yr old Vauxhall was "as nice".

This for me made the Merc a huge disappointment, I was expecting much better.  And regulars will know I don't hold Mercs in too high regard to start with, so to be disappointed by one counts as a double disappointment.

There was nothing particularly wrong with the car, just nothing really great about it.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 October 2014, 19:29:15
Oh now that's unfair imo. Very nice interior. Much nicer place to be than an omega. Estate load bay is very well thought out, in fact there's some nice touches throughout the car.

Although I'd have to bow to your time in the it. I've only sat in it. I'd also hope Merc have moved on from their massive castor angle days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 19:59:07
Quote from: Chrisgixer on 22 October 2014, 19:29:15
Oh now that's unfair imo. Very nice interior. Much nicer place to be than an omega. Estate load bay is very well thought out, in fact there's some nice touches throughout the car.

Although I'd have to bow to your time in the it. I've only sat in it. I'd also hope Merc have moved on from their massive castor angle days.
It takes me about 10 paces to straighten up when I get out of it... by comparison, the Omega Elite seats are like your favourite arm chair wearing your favourite shoes/slippers and wrapped up in a thermal onsie.

The nice touches in the load bay are standard fare these days, but very well executed, and things like the ambient lighting in the doors/dash are nice 'extras'.  Ignoring the fuel economy, it's pretty good to drive quickly, much like the Omega... All in all, it's plenty capable, but a bit of a white elephant (no pun intended ::)) for my current needs :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 22 October 2014, 21:35:07
The E Class is a nice car, but if you take the fancy gadgets away, it's not the most comfortable car in the world.
I would struggle to suggest anything better than the L322 Range Rover. It's a bit like an Omega, with careful maintenance it can be run cost effectively and is supremely relialbe. But, for Al a 4x4 is no good  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam2502 on 22 October 2014, 21:37:20
Emptied it of a whole load of crap..ready to be traded in tomorrow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2014, 21:39:48
Quote from: joshwyatt on 22 October 2014, 21:35:07
The E Class is a nice car, but if you take the fancy gadgets away, it's not the most comfortable car in the world.
I would struggle to suggest anything better than the L322 Range Rover. It's a bit like an Omega, with careful maintenance it can be run cost effectively and is supremely relialbe. But, for Al a 4x4 is no good  :-\
A shame, as Surrey are dumping a white '11 plate Disco at Woma tomorrow  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 October 2014, 21:56:16
Quote from: Chrisgixer on 22 October 2014, 19:29:15
Oh now that's unfair imo. Very nice interior. Much nicer place to be than an omega. Estate load bay is very well thought out, in fact there's some nice touches throughout the car.

Although I'd have to bow to your time in the it. I've only sat in it. I'd also hope Merc have moved on from their massive castor angle days.
Oh don't get me wrong, its a nice enough car (ignoring that I don't like estates). I was just disappointed that a crappy old Omega was more comfortable, equally spacious in the cabin, equally good ride. The Merc E class is a prestigious, newer, executive car. Its certainly more up to date than the Omega. I just expected a bit more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 October 2014, 09:38:15
I don 't think much will beat an Omega on comfort. Weekend before last, I had reason to get back from my recent trip to Jockular land fairly promptly, so I got into the Omega and drove for 550 miles, stopping only to fill it up with fuel. (Had I not been too tight to use the tank of petrol that was sitting in the back, I could have done it without stopping). Got out and after a cup of tea I felt like I could get back in and do it again.

Last weekend I needed to dismantle a radio station, move a 1.5 tonne trailer to Kent then pick up my mum from hospital in central London. So, some fairly heavy lifting and shifting, then just as long "in the saddle", although much fewer miles covered, battling around the North Circular to Kent, then straight through central London and out the other side in horrendous traffic.

Not problem at all in the Omega. I don't know of another car I'd want to try that lot in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2014, 09:45:01
I often get an E Class turn up for airport transfers and to be brutally honest, the rear seats are far from comfortable and possibly the worst of the various cars we get.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 October 2014, 10:21:48
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 October 2014, 09:38:15
I don 't think much will beat an Omega on comfort. Weekend before last, I had reason to get back from my recent trip to Jockular land fairly promptly, so I got into the Omega and drove for 550 miles, stopping only to fill it up with fuel. (Had I not been too tight to use the tank of petrol that was sitting in the back, I could have done it without stopping). Got out and after a cup of tea I felt like I could get back in and do it again.

Last weekend I needed to dismantle a radio station, move a 1.5 tonne trailer to Kent then pick up my mum from hospital in central London. So, some fairly heavy lifting and shifting, then just as long "in the saddle", although much fewer miles covered, battling around the North Circular to Kent, then straight through central London and out the other side in horrendous traffic.

Not problem at all in the Omega. I don't know of another car I'd want to try that lot in.

I quite agree Kevin. Even at my advanced age, I still have no problem driving 200 odd miles in either of mine, and still feel comfortable after getting out. It is certainly the most comfortable car I have had since a Renault16 back in the 70's. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 October 2014, 12:03:48
Had the geometry sorted on Big Blue, drives superb now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 23 October 2014, 16:32:02
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/turbo_return_last_zps28ef1abc.jpg)


new sump, new pipe, new hose better angles and no leak for clit.. and hose far from turbo heat
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2014, 19:28:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 October 2014, 09:38:15
I don 't think much will beat an Omega on comfort. Weekend before last, I had reason to get back from my recent trip to Jockular land fairly promptly, so I got into the Omega and drove for 550 miles, stopping only to fill it up with fuel. (Had I not been too tight to use the tank of petrol that was sitting in the back, I could have done it without stopping). Got out and after a cup of tea I felt like I could get back in and do it again.
I've said before about one of our trips with friends to the South of France in a day (and its 2.5hrs from here to Dover, plus the (then) Seacat). So a long day almost solid driving. The other drivers in the convoy were getting ratty over the walkie talkies, it was commented on how relaxed, laid back and chilled Mrs TB and I were...  ...even when we turned up and the site staff were not expect us (cock-up on their part).  It is so desperately easy in and Omega :y

That was the year when the journey home was not exactly trouble free...  ...although my return trips from France rarely are ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 October 2014, 19:40:21
I agree on the comfort; wind it up to 90mph on the autoroute, engage cruisecontrol, insert an interesting CD and just waft along for hours. I couldn't do that in the 525 I used to have due to the short gearing.

I get from my aunt's house near the Spanish border to Calais in 10hours, without any issues. That's 725 miles. I can't take my mum's Focus to Heathrow and back without suffering for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 October 2014, 15:58:28
The replacement for the Omega was delivered today..

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rogg40.jpg)

(Lanky lad in the picture is Amy's little brother, not me .. I'm more rotund!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 October 2014, 17:18:02
Cool!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 24 October 2014, 17:36:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 October 2014, 15:58:28
The replacement for the Omega was delivered today..

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rogg40.jpg)

(Lanky lad in the picture is Amy's little brother, not me .. I'm more rotund!)

Looks very nice,crikey you'll be buying a caravan next :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 24 October 2014, 19:37:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 October 2014, 15:58:28
The replacement for the Omega was delivered today..

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rogg40.jpg)

(Lanky lad in the picture is Amy's little brother, not me .. I'm more rotund!)




I like the color .. those are very practical if you have to carry big things frequently :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 October 2014, 19:49:13
It certainly has imposing looks, Aaron.

Love the colour. :y

People will never let you out of a side turning ever again. ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 October 2014, 19:58:02
Thanks fellas and not to worry Opti, I shall just drive over them ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 24 October 2014, 20:02:43
Why did you opt for the Ford over the D-Max Aaron?   :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 24 October 2014, 20:40:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 October 2014, 15:58:28
The replacement for the Omega was delivered today..

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rogg40.jpg)

(Lanky lad in the picture is Amy's little brother, not me .. I'm more rotund!)

Looks a beast .. V8 flavour ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 24 October 2014, 22:40:05
Daughter has just got the 3.2 diesel(?) auto version of that. Quite nice, but not as comfortable as the Omega. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 October 2014, 04:34:37
It looks just as orange in the dark 8) Loads of room inside, if a bit plasticky, but then I guess it is an open top van essentially  ::)

A far better bet than the X trail :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 October 2014, 04:59:11
Nearly forgot :-[ Watched Kevin activate the cruise control... ta muchly :y It doesn't half save your ankles on a longer run 8)

Oh, and discovered that the tree sap all over the car is basically part of the paint :'( Question now is leave it original or get it resprayed :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 October 2014, 07:16:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 October 2014, 15:58:28
The replacement for the Omega was delivered today..

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rogg40.jpg)

(Lanky lad in the picture is Amy's little brother, not me .. I'm more rotund!)

Be tarmac'ing drives and fitting upvc guttering next
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 October 2014, 08:52:50
Going to do some cam cover gaskets today, similar plastic affair to the Omega but on my Jaaaaaag ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 25 October 2014, 08:54:10
Quote from: Elite Pete on 25 October 2014, 08:52:50
Going to do some cam cover gaskets today, similar plastic affair to the Omega but on my Jaaaaaag ::)

Pattern gaskets or OE ;D ?

Hope you got the mig sorted ok?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 October 2014, 08:59:31
Quote from: omegod on 25 October 2014, 08:54:10
Quote from: Elite Pete on 25 October 2014, 08:52:50
Going to do some cam cover gaskets today, similar plastic affair to the Omega but on my Jaaaaaag ::)

Pattern gaskets or OE ;D ?

Hope you got the mig sorted ok?

OE and much more expensive than the Omega ones plus I've bought genuine plugs which are Iridium and 100000 mile change time, thought I would do them while i'm there ::)

The Omega is first to be sorted this morning. Thanks for the parts Jon :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Delroy47 on 25 October 2014, 09:04:40
Since Windscreen replace trim has lifted at the corners, screen fitter has just refitted and sealed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 10:40:07
Quote from: Delroy47 on 25 October 2014, 09:04:40
Since Windscreen replace trim has lifted at the corners, screen fitter has just refitted and sealed  :y

Who's car did I see with a similar problem lately? Can't remember. Pauls?

Needs sorting or the lip the screen sits on will rust, swell and then discolour and eventually crack the screen.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 25 October 2014, 11:29:48
Omega has been sorned for a year now but I am able to drive it up and down the 200 yard private road to the main road . I'd noticed the engine management light coming on and knew it was the cam sensor that I'd changed a couple of years ago fitting a non OE one. I got a genuine GM one this time and fitted and light has stayed off . Was waxoyling the BMW E24 I'm restoring so did the inner sills ,inner rear arches and any dark cavities that I could find underneath the Omega . Messy job but very satisfying.
BMW is all painted now and all external trim fitted , interior is being refitted . Replaced and refurbished all the windscreen and headlight washer system , 14 m of tubing , 8 NRV's and 6 tee pieces . What an overtly complex system just to apply water to windows and lights . Severe mission creep has attached itself to the resto though...... ::)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/635%20Restoration%20photos/Crandcats005_zps3afda037.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/635%20Restoration%20photos/Crandcats005_zps3afda037.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 October 2014, 12:56:44
Washed it and a good vac, off to look at another 3.2 later this afternoon :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 25 October 2014, 16:54:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 10:40:07
Quote from: Delroy47 on 25 October 2014, 09:04:40
Since Windscreen replace trim has lifted at the corners, screen fitter has just refitted and sealed  :y

Who's car did I see with a similar problem lately? Can't remember. Pauls?

Needs sorting or the lip the screen sits on will rust, swell and then discolour and eventually crack the screen.

yep that was mine. Bloody thing keeps lifting even after smacking it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 16:56:19
Quote from: pauls on 25 October 2014, 16:54:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 10:40:07
Quote from: Delroy47 on 25 October 2014, 09:04:40
Since Windscreen replace trim has lifted at the corners, screen fitter has just refitted and sealed  :y

Who's car did I see with a similar problem lately? Can't remember. Pauls?

Needs sorting or the lip the screen sits on will rust, swell and then discolour and eventually crack the screen.

yep that was mine. Bloody thing keeps lifting even after smacking it.
Have you got windscreen cover, and hopefully a chipped windscreen?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 25 October 2014, 17:00:10
Oil and filter change. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 25 October 2014, 17:03:43
Yes waiting for week off to get it booked in :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 17:08:31
Good good :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2014, 17:17:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 16:56:19
Quote from: pauls on 25 October 2014, 16:54:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 10:40:07
Quote from: Delroy47 on 25 October 2014, 09:04:40
Since Windscreen replace trim has lifted at the corners, screen fitter has just refitted and sealed  :y

Who's car did I see with a similar problem lately? Can't remember. Pauls?

Needs sorting or the lip the screen sits on will rust, swell and then discolour and eventually crack the screen.

yep that was mine. Bloody thing keeps lifting even after smacking it.
Have you got windscreen cover, and hopefully a chipped windscreen?

(http://media.builderdepot.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/375x375/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/0/h001569_b-01.jpg)

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 25 October 2014, 17:18:37
Been busy with the soldering iron today .Fitted a fused spur from back of main fuse box,thanks to great advise from Al,and I now have a proper ignition feed to my Dab receiver.

Can now listen to Planet Rock without needing ignition turned on which on my job is quite usefull as ofetn have time to kill between jobs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 17:31:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2014, 17:17:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 16:56:19
Quote from: pauls on 25 October 2014, 16:54:44
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 10:40:07
Quote from: Delroy47 on 25 October 2014, 09:04:40
Since Windscreen replace trim has lifted at the corners, screen fitter has just refitted and sealed  :y

Who's car did I see with a similar problem lately? Can't remember. Pauls?

Needs sorting or the lip the screen sits on will rust, swell and then discolour and eventually crack the screen.

yep that was mine. Bloody thing keeps lifting even after smacking it.
Have you got windscreen cover, and hopefully a chipped windscreen?

(http://media.builderdepot.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/375x375/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/0/h001569_b-01.jpg)

 :y
That big? ;D

I hope your not suggesting anything untoward though Mr Wood. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 October 2014, 17:33:45
There are alot of twigs coming down at this time of year :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 25 October 2014, 18:05:43
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 October 2014, 17:33:45
There are alot of twigs coming down at this time of year :-X

lucky enough several large trees near my house :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 25 October 2014, 20:37:45
Driven it and it still handles like a bag O`shite  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 October 2014, 21:15:46
Quote from: Mr Gav on 25 October 2014, 20:37:45
Driven it and it still handles like a bag O`shite  :'(

I rekon the bushing/centre spacer in the poly donuts has disappeared into the body.

Tyre pressures correct? Btw?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 October 2014, 08:33:07
Quote from: Emd on 24 October 2014, 20:40:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 October 2014, 15:58:28
The replacement for the Omega was delivered today..

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2rogg40.jpg)

(Lanky lad in the picture is Amy's little brother, not me .. I'm more rotund!)

Looks a beast .. V8 flavour ?  :-\

Nah, as Shackeng says it's a 3.2 I5 diesel, manual in my case. Not shabby speed wise and bags of torque, not that it's run in yet.

Drove it the 250 miles from Bracknell to Gorran Haven in Cornwall yesterday and it was most comfortable. Pleased with that :) shame it only gets 28mpg but you can't have it all ways!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 October 2014, 08:36:40
How did it behave on the Motorways?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 October 2014, 09:06:58
Not bad mpg for a tank. :y

>Oddball mode on<  It's beudifull Tank! Woofwoof Woof! ;D  >Oddball mode off<
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 October 2014, 09:43:11
Nope you're right Chris, for pushing something as aerodynamic as a house through the air it's not bad at all, and I wasn't hanging about for most of it (save for traffic on the M5 and the local roads after Plymouth)

Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 October 2014, 08:36:40
How did it behave on the Motorways?

Very well indeed - occasionally you'll notice it "bobble" because it's so stiffly sprung, especially at the back for its 1.2 tonne load capacity, but it drives basically like a big, stiffly sprung car. Stops pretty well when the traffic stops too although I did think I was going to do an Al for a minute..

Oh and the lack of body roll means sometimes I'm throwing it into corners way faster than I should ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 October 2014, 10:05:14
I bet the back gets lively in the wet if it's unloaded.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 October 2014, 10:09:10
I'm reliably informed by a friend who owns one who spends most track days going sideways that the stability control is excellent.. To quote him "you throw it onto a roundabout, stamp on the accelerator and it just powers round it" - his previous ranger was the generation before and he spent a lot of time drifting that around the airport roundabouts so I guess it really is much improved!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 October 2014, 11:24:00
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 October 2014, 10:09:10
I'm reliably informed by a friend who owns one who spends most track days going sideways that the stability control is excellent.. To quote him "you throw it onto a roundabout, stamp on the accelerator and it just powers round it" - his previous ranger was the generation before and he spent a lot of time drifting that around the airport roundabouts so I guess it really is much improved!

Hooligan. ;D ;D

Antics like that will  lose all the builders rubble in the back. :P :P :P ;)
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Post by: plym ian on 31 October 2014, 11:39:03
Decided to clean up my headlights at long last :)

I think they are to far gone to be rescued so I will buy some new ones soon.

I used turtle wax kit cost about 11 quid and a lot of elbow grease ;D

Before
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/20141031_103344.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/20141031_103344.jpg.html)

After
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/20141031_112159.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/20141031_112159.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 October 2014, 14:53:53
Wopped another years ticket on it. ...then found it you really can tax it on line immediately after its passed its mot. Instant. Luckily. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 October 2014, 14:58:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 October 2014, 14:53:53
Wopped another years ticket on it. ...then found it you really can tax it on line immediately after its passed its mot. Instant. Luckily. :-X
Did mine last night, including setting up nthe direct debit, it took less than five minutes :y

The DVLA can be the biggest bunch of tissue wasters ever, but this new system does have its positive aspects... like taxing your car on a Sunday afternoon...

One odd thing, if taxing at the Post Office, you still need to produce an MoT certificate should the car require one... yet online, it already knows :-\ a compatibility issue with the Post Office system perhaps...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: brendan1983 on 31 October 2014, 15:13:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 October 2014, 14:58:58
One odd thing, if taxing at the Post Office, you still need to produce an MoT certificate should the car require one... yet online, it already knows :-\ a compatibility issue with the Post Office system perhaps...

I didn't when I taxed mine (right after I bought it), they didn't want anything apart from the V5
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2014, 17:13:24
Quote from: brendan1983 on 31 October 2014, 15:13:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 October 2014, 14:58:58
One odd thing, if taxing at the Post Office, you still need to produce an MoT certificate should the car require one... yet online, it already knows :-\ a compatibility issue with the Post Office system perhaps...

I didn't when I taxed mine (right after I bought it), they didn't want anything apart from the V5
Same here...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2014, 17:15:30
Got the Bullet home far too quickly from Watford. It's sat out there now with smoke pouring from everywhere, just looking spent.

I'll give it some loving tomorrow by way of apology  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 October 2014, 18:00:07
Quote from: brendan1983 on 31 October 2014, 15:13:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 October 2014, 14:58:58
One odd thing, if taxing at the Post Office, you still need to produce an MoT certificate should the car require one... yet online, it already knows :-\ a compatibility issue with the Post Office system perhaps...

I didn't when I taxed mine (right after I bought it), they didn't want anything apart from the V5
It said it quite clearly on the reminder :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2014, 20:00:47
N/S Track rod inner & full Geo on the 2.6

Front discs, OEM pads and brake fluid flush on the 3.2,

Suppose I had better tackle some jobs on the Alhambra now..  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 October 2014, 20:06:24
SORNed the Omega yesterday..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 October 2014, 20:13:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 October 2014, 14:58:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 October 2014, 14:53:53
Wopped another years ticket on it. ...then found it you really can tax it on line immediately after its passed its mot. Instant. Luckily. :-X
Did mine last night, including setting up nthe direct debit, it took less than five minutes :y

The DVLA can be the biggest bunch of tissue wasters ever, but this new system does have its positive aspects... like taxing your car on a Sunday afternoon...

One odd thing, if taxing at the Post Office, you still need to produce an MoT certificate should the car require one... yet online, it already knows :-\ a compatibility issue with the Post Office system perhaps...
What suprised me was how instant the updated mot info was. I was expecting a few hours until the info went live, and then buggering about typing the code in only to be refused. But no. The phone rang, it's passed sir. Yippee, thankyou. Hung up and imediately logged on to purchase tax. Instantly accepted the application, let me pay all 5 steps complete. Confirmation email arrived imediately with amounts and due dates listed. Impressive, imo. :y

Having just coffed £400 at the dentist, paying by instalments was very welcome. I guess enabled by doing away with the yearly disc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 November 2014, 16:57:41
Parked it in a multi-storey carpark.. bit close:

(http://i61.tinypic.com/swr5ed.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 November 2014, 17:42:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 November 2014, 16:57:41
Parked it in a multi-storey carpark.. bit close:

(http://i61.tinypic.com/swr5ed.jpg)

Luxury ;D,my old disco 2 couldn't do multi storeys at all :-\,Touareg fares better in that respect :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 November 2014, 17:50:18
It's nerve wracking, that's for sure! Although I spotted a Vauxhall Mokka (I think it was) that actually ended up taller when you take the aerial into account because the aerial on that is bolt upright..

Might have to look for a stubby aerial for mine though or I can't reverse into spaces in the carpark at work  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 November 2014, 18:08:05
Replaced the rear subframe bushes, a nice straightforward job that took 70minutes including getting the tools out. Both bushes were split, but not separated.  Fitted new pins and springs to the rear calipers to eliminate the nasty scraping noise.

Then I moved to the front to deal with the wishbone rear bushes. First I had to modify the half of the  press tool I made the last time I did this, and improvise the other half with a pair of old bearing races. Changing the bushes was simple, as was refitting the O\S wishbone. Then I had a visit from Mr Cockup, and struggled for an hour to get the rear bolt in the the N\S. That was because I'd mixed it with the front one and had to do the whole swearing at it again.

A quick roadtest showed a massive improvement ( the wishbone bushes were utterly knackered) but I now have the ABS warning light on. Tomorrow's job will be to diagnose which sensor I've damaged.

Now it's time for fireworks followed by beer and a curry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 November 2014, 19:13:36
Blown a cornering lamp on the Merc...

Fortunately they actually designed enough space to change them through the back of the light units without either removing the bumper or the light unit. The other plus is they're standard H7s so Helfrods might actually stand a chance of stocking them...

Job for tomorrow anyways ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 November 2014, 20:37:25
Hovvered over the SORN button on the Westfield, then saw sun streaming into the window and.. taxed it for another 12 months. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 01 November 2014, 21:38:13
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 November 2014, 20:37:25
Hovvered over the SORN button on the Westfield, then saw sun streaming into the window and.. taxed it for another 12 months. :D
but its going to snow next week ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bertie1.8vectra on 02 November 2014, 11:00:20
Tried flushing the heater matrix at work... Got a lot of funny looks off joe public!!! 😋😋😋😋 I'll see if it's made any difference to drivers side heating after I've had a cuppa and refilled with new coolant....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 03 November 2014, 08:32:54
Had an accident, parked up and walked away.... CBA with it LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 November 2014, 13:01:09
Pumped up the tyres. Amazing what a difference it made.  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 November 2014, 17:28:19
Ordered two bolts..... For a SEAT!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 04 November 2014, 17:29:22
Replaced front & rear pads
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 04 November 2014, 19:26:15
Replaced the front brake pads and discs with ferodo premier (we will see),fabricated a bit of a dust shield in the hope of improving inner disc corrosion.

Ns and os outer track rod ends and tracked up.

Rear discs off and cleaned up on the handbrake surface and greased up adjusters. Give the caliper pistons a work out and a bleed all round.

Treated the inner edges of the rear arches in the vain hope it wont reach the outer paintwork.

Found a busted rear spring..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 November 2014, 20:56:53
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 November 2014, 13:01:09
Pumped up the tyres. Amazing what a difference it made.  :y

Took a couple of psi out of mine. It's gone all harsh in the colder temps. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 04 November 2014, 21:26:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 November 2014, 20:56:53
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 November 2014, 13:01:09
Pumped up the tyres. Amazing what a difference it made.  :y

Took a couple of psi out of mine. It's gone all harsh in the colder temps. :(

That makes no sense at all .. as the temps drop the pressures drop anyway ... :-\ :-\

The TPMS actually had a bleat again this morning... reckoned the two nearside tyres were underinflated, they were showing 3 degrees 29 psi (warning set at 30 psi) while the offsides were 9 degrees 34 psi ... guess which side the sun was shining on !! :)

On a more serious note, I have been watching this over the past couple of weeks, as I am surprised just how big a change in pressure a few degrees of static tyre temp causes.... once motoring on dry roads the temps rise to around 10 degrees within about 5 miles and the pressures all sit at 35, however if it is wet the temps hardly move and the warning persists. I have had to take the caps off and inflate all the tyres by a tad twice since september to achieve the steady 35 psi after warm up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 November 2014, 21:47:25
Nout to do with air pressure, and everything to do with poly compliance at various temps. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 04 November 2014, 22:18:46
Re badged it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 04 November 2014, 22:50:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 November 2014, 21:47:25
Nout to do with air pressure, and everything to do with poly compliance at various temps. ;)

ahh so compensating for stiffer poly's by making the sidewalls softer .... not sure that's a good compromise regarding tyre performance .. but your choice of course ...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 November 2014, 00:08:39
Quote from: Entwood on 04 November 2014, 22:50:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 November 2014, 21:47:25
Nout to do with air pressure, and everything to do with poly compliance at various temps. ;)

ahh so compensating for stiffer poly's by making the sidewalls softer .... not sure that's a good compromise regarding tyre performance .. but your choice of course ...
Was running 34, so room for softer manouvering.  But more heat in the tyre won't hurt either.

Must say I'm suprised how much ambient temp affects the poly's. Straight line accuracy seems the same ( poor ;D ) but ride quality varies a lot. Noticeably softer above 20/23c. Iirc.
Noticeably harsher below 10c.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 05 November 2014, 09:51:42
Now that's interesting - because over the last week or two I've noticed the turbo weasel seems to be crashing over the bumps a bit - I can appreciate a softer ride feeling more like a bouncy castle being worn shockers, but stiffer ride... why? Colder weather is logical  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 November 2014, 10:03:10
The rule of thumb was always 1.5 psi pressure change for every 10 degrees C of temperature change.

Polyurethane is generally more stable with respect to hardness over temperature when compared to rubber.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2014, 10:53:45
Yep, the rubber in the tyres will be less compliant at low temperatures, although they'll warm considerably once on the move. Shock absorbers will also offer more damping when the fluid inside is cold, of course. Pretty much everything will move towards less compliance in the cold.

.. and more power from the engine can often make this all the more apparent. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 November 2014, 13:05:43
It's not to do with side wall depth either, just as a note. As it was the same with the Oe wheels on for about a week, and the softer ride was noticeable when Ambiant rose 10c on that week from a wet spell to hit spell.

I spent a good while pondering why the change in ride in the summer last year. It wasn't until fitting poly donuts, to go with the existing front poly, that the effect was doubled and the penny finally dropped.

It IS the poly getting softer with heat and harder with cold. Over and above the nomal seasonal changes we are all aware with rubber.

I was expecting poly to be more consistent. Incorrectly though, as its poored into a mould when hot in production, and can be drilled and machined when frozen. However briefly, until machining causes friction and heats it up again presumably.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 05 November 2014, 19:16:50
My theory is that the harsh ride in cold weather is caused by the viscosity of the damper oil.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 05 November 2014, 19:19:09
Winter damper thread perhaps?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 05 November 2014, 19:29:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2014, 10:53:45
Yep, the rubber in the tyres will be less compliant at low temperatures, although they'll warm considerably once on the move. Shock absorbers will also offer more damping when the fluid inside is cold, of course. Pretty much everything will move towards less compliance in the cold.

.. and more power from the engine can often make this all the more apparent. ::)

Always thought it was my imagination , obviously not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2014, 19:47:19
Quote from: tidla on 05 November 2014, 19:29:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2014, 10:53:45
Yep, the rubber in the tyres will be less compliant at low temperatures, although they'll warm considerably once on the move. Shock absorbers will also offer more damping when the fluid inside is cold, of course. Pretty much everything will move towards less compliance in the cold.

.. and more power from the engine can often make this all the more apparent. ::)

Always thought it was my imagination , obviously not.
Engines love cold, dense, slightly damp air :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 05 November 2014, 20:31:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2014, 19:47:19
Quote from: tidla on 05 November 2014, 19:29:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2014, 10:53:45
Yep, the rubber in the tyres will be less compliant at low temperatures, although they'll warm considerably once on the move. Shock absorbers will also offer more damping when the fluid inside is cold, of course. Pretty much everything will move towards less compliance in the cold.

.. and more power from the engine can often make this all the more apparent. ::)

Always thought it was my imagination , obviously not.
Engines love cold, dense, slightly damp air :y

Especially the turbo charged variety or any type of forced induction :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 November 2014, 20:33:35
Damper oil is warmed by the action of the suspension. But I'd duggest Bilstein b4 aren't safisticated enough to suffer from oil thinning on the road. It's not until you get into multiple shim stacks and multi adjustable high and low speed damping does oil performance tail off become noticeable Ime.

But more over, if damper oil performance was an issues it would show up at the same point in a known journey, and more importantly not become doubly worse when poly rear donuts are fitted. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 November 2014, 20:43:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2014, 19:47:19
Quote from: tidla on 05 November 2014, 19:29:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2014, 10:53:45
Yep, the rubber in the tyres will be less compliant at low temperatures, although they'll warm considerably once on the move. Shock absorbers will also offer more damping when the fluid inside is cold, of course. Pretty much everything will move towards less compliance in the cold.

.. and more power from the engine can often make this all the more apparent. ::)

Always thought it was my imagination , obviously not.
Engines love cold, dense, slightly damp air :y
They do. Noticeable on Omega, runs much more crisply in the cold. Bikes especially being more highly strung, even filling up with noticeably cold fuel on a hot day can cool the incoming air charge enough to smooth out an engine on a hot day, until Ambiant air and heat soak from the engine warms the fuel and the effect is lost. The zx9 c1/2 has a large tank that forces the rider to hug the tank with the legs and inner thighs. The fuel temp is very noticeable. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 05 November 2014, 20:45:46
I thought inner thighs were a part of legs. We live and learn.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 November 2014, 21:33:50
Quote from: STMO on 05 November 2014, 20:45:46
I thought inner thighs were a part of legs. We live and learn.

Shut up you eejit ! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 November 2014, 21:40:41
ETS exhaust for the Alhambra has arrived - Same decent gauge metal and quality construction as the Omega ones, just got to fit it now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 November 2014, 13:22:44
Blew the cobwebs/mayo out in S mode  :D Noticed ill be needing a new rear door soon as its split the seam  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 November 2014, 17:53:46
Started on the frontera tonight,exhaust manifold removed,cam cover,cambelt cover,throttle body,and lpg disconnected,Then saturday,inlet manifold off ,water pump out and head off .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 November 2014, 21:42:02
Ignoring about 1 mile of dual carriageway, failed to get about 30mph on my 24 mile commute in this morning. WTF is wrong with retards?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 November 2014, 22:05:32
Average speeds are getting lower and lower as time goes on.. five years ago my commute was generally 30 minutes door to door (except in thick snow & ice), now it's more like 45 and you spend most of the time doing 35mph along the NSL country road stretches >:(

Although be thankful you weren't stuck with me on the way home - 25mph (if we were lucky) behind a combine harvester type thing all the way from work - no chance of passing it as it was well over half the width of the road (as the oncoming traffic repeatedly discovered!) >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 November 2014, 22:10:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 November 2014, 21:42:02
Ignoring about 1 mile of dual carriageway, failed to get about 30mph on my 24 mile commute in this morning. WTF is wrong with retards?

Indeed. You have to be careful if you do get a chance to overtake them, too, as this seems to throw them completely. ::)

Normally, there'll be an impenetrable queue of about 8 of them, bumper-op-bumper, though. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 06 November 2014, 22:38:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 November 2014, 21:42:02
Ignoring about 1 mile of dual carriageway, failed to get about 30mph on my 24 mile commute in this morning. WTF is wrong with retards?
Went through your neck of the woods a few weeks ago.  Its a joke at rush hour time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 November 2014, 23:58:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(

.. and then there are the cretins who clearly can't see where the hell they are going in the dark, yet haven't discovered main beam. Or someone else put their car on main beam 3 weeks ago and they're wondering what the little blue light means. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/banghead.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 November 2014, 00:04:24
And we haven't even had fog yet... AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 00:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(

It's the trucks that cause tailbacks on my route. Not their fault as they are restricted to 40mph on an A road I believe.  :-\  If the first car behind the truck won't overtake, then the others behind him/her have too much to do to get past. In saying that, some of those little box cars don't have the power to get past safely. I tend to monitor the other vehicles and if nobody looks like they are going for it and I can see the road is clear, I may do the lot of them in one hit, all without going over 50mph.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 November 2014, 01:16:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 00:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(

It's the trucks that cause tailbacks on my route. Not their fault as they are restricted to hypothetical 40mph on an A road I believe.  :-\  If the first car behind the truck won't overtake, then the others behind him/her have too much to do to get past. In saying that, some of those little box cars don't have the power to get past safely. I tend to monitor the other vehicles and if nobody looks like they are going for it and I can see the road is clear, I may do the lot of them in one hit, all without going over 150mph.  :)
There are plans afoot to raise the single carriageway limit for over 3.5t to 50mph, which might chivvy the slowcoaches along a bit ;D

Either that or we'll be seeing trucks overtaking anyone doing less than 42... which could be interesting ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 07 November 2014, 01:36:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 November 2014, 23:58:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(

.. and then there are the cretins who clearly can't see where the hell they are going in the dark, yet haven't discovered main beam. Or someone else put their car on main beam 3 weeks ago and they're wondering what the little blue light means. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/banghead.gif)

 ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 03:24:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 November 2014, 01:16:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 00:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(

It's the trucks that cause tailbacks on my route. Not their fault as they are restricted to hypothetical 40mph on an A road I believe.  :-\  If the first car behind the truck won't overtake, then the others behind him/her have too much to do to get past. In saying that, some of those little box cars don't have the power to get past safely. I tend to monitor the other vehicles and if nobody looks like they are going for it and I can see the road is clear, I may do the lot of them in one hit, all without going over 150mph.  :)
There are plans afoot to raise the single carriageway limit for over 3.5t to 50mph, which might chivvy the slowcoaches along a bit ;D

Either that or we'll be seeing trucks overtaking anyone doing less than 42... which could be interesting ::)

Had to check what I'd written then.  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 November 2014, 08:46:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 November 2014, 00:04:24
And we haven't even had fog yet... AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!

Coming back from Peterborough on Tuesday night I lost count of the number of cars with rear fogs on .. in perfect visibility.

Let's not get started on the one or two I saw with front and rear fogs on and only sidelights .. on the A1M, doing 70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 November 2014, 09:25:08
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 03:24:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 November 2014, 01:16:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 00:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(

It's the trucks that cause tailbacks on my route. Not their fault as they are restricted to hypothetical 40mph on an A road I believe.  :-\  If the first car behind the truck won't overtake, then the others behind him/her have too much to do to get past. In saying that, some of those little box cars don't have the power to get past safely. I tend to monitor the other vehicles and if nobody looks like they are going for it and I can see the road is clear, I may do the lot of them in one hit, all without going over 150mph.  :)
There are plans afoot to raise the single carriageway limit for over 3.5t to 50mph, which might chivvy the slowcoaches along a bit ;D

Either that or we'll be seeing trucks overtaking anyone doing less than 42... which could be interesting ::)

Had to check what I'd written then.  ;D :y

I once overtook about 6 cars and a truck on one of those long stretches of "A" road in France where you can see for about 2 miles ahead. I was quite focussed on getting past when I hit the rev limiter, so went to change up and discovered that I was in 4th gear and not 3rd. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2014, 14:31:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 November 2014, 01:16:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 00:50:50
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 November 2014, 22:31:25
Ooh no. No over taking. Noooooo can't do that. Nooohohohoooo! .....muppets!  >:(

It's the trucks that cause tailbacks on my route. Not their fault as they are restricted to hypothetical 40mph on an A road I believe.  :-\  If the first car behind the truck won't overtake, then the others behind him/her have too much to do to get past. In saying that, some of those little box cars don't have the power to get past safely. I tend to monitor the other vehicles and if nobody looks like they are going for it and I can see the road is clear, I may do the lot of them in one hit, all without going over 150mph.  :)
There are plans afoot to raise the single carriageway limit for over 3.5t to 50mph, which might chivvy the slowcoaches along a bit ;D

Either that or we'll be seeing trucks overtaking anyone doing less than 42... which could be interesting ::)
Whilst not exactly every day, I often see lorries overtake cars on my commute in.  A few months ago, a tractor* had to overtake a car one morning :o

* Admittedly was one of huge things, that if painted green, you'd think came from Salisbury Plain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 November 2014, 16:30:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 November 2014, 14:31:25
Whilst not exactly every day, I often see lorries overtake cars on my commute in.  A few months ago, a tractor* had to overtake a car one morning :o
.....

I was talking more supermarket juggernauts.  :y

Kevin saying about hitting the limiter has reminded me of something I did a few years back. I was going for the big overtake and I selected 2nd and sport mode in the auto box, pulled out and started the overtake, pushed the auto stick forward, carried on overtaking, pushed the stick forward again, carried on overtaking, pushed the stick forward again and it took a split second to realise I'd selected neutral. As I was right at the end of the overtake, I panicked and pushed the stick forward again, and a micro second later snatched it back again as realised that I'd gone in to reverse.  :o :o Thankfully it never selected so all was good.  :y It taught me to keep my fingers clear of the stick lock, which would have prevented a possibly interesting situation.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 November 2014, 18:39:12
Today's swift interfacing of foot and nads goes to the numpty in the Smart passion at the head of the daily procession home. >:(

I'm sure he thinks he's saving the planet by negotiating 10 miles of A road at 35 MPH on a ride-on mower, but he should really consider the fuel consumption of my 3.2 when it can't get anywhere near torque converter lockup before getting so smug. That's the problem with climate-tards. Total inability to see the big picture.

As for the stream of about 6 following cars, none of whom spotted the obvious overtaking opportunities... >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 08 November 2014, 12:46:04
The head is off the truck,gasket failure on pot 4 head looks fine,but have a feeling that a retard did last head gasket,bolts were not that tight,and for some reason thought they would tighten up the bolts holding on the rear timing cover so fing tight they wouldnt undo,so had to drill the heads off,thanks to webby for popping over with torx bits and torque wrenchs so i can do the job properly next week :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 November 2014, 18:00:18
Noticed that the project had a lot of condensation in the pas side window. Then found that the carpets where soaked in drivers footwell, and that water was coming in through the hole where the stearing box once was.

Bollards! That's going to stink for ever more now.  >:(  :'(

Dehumidifier now running flat out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 November 2014, 18:14:35
Worth refitting the scuttle or tape over the hole :-\

Meantime, pull the carpet out and tear out the sound deadening, tear don't cut as there's wiring under it. Keep it somewhere where it can dry out thoroughly, ready to be refitted as and when :y

From experience there's potentially an inch of water under the carpet if the carpet is wet...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 November 2014, 09:57:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 November 2014, 18:00:18
Noticed that the project had a lot of condensation in the pas side window. Then found that the carpets where soaked in drivers footwell, and that water was coming in through the hole where the stearing box once was.

Bollards! That's going to stink for ever more now.  >:(  :'(

Dehumidifier now running flat out.
Get tunnie over, he's a whizz with gaffer tape ;D

Then the Top Gear Botswana team to drain the footwell ;D

May be worth removing carpet and sound deadening, to dry it properly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 November 2014, 13:16:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 November 2014, 09:57:09
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 November 2014, 18:00:18
Noticed that the project had a lot of condensation in the pas side window. Then found that the carpets where soaked in drivers footwell, and that water was coming in through the hole where the stearing box once was.

Bollards! That's going to stink for ever more now.  >:(  :'(

Dehumidifier now running flat out.
Get tunnie over, he's a whizz with gaffer tape ;D

Then the Top Gear Botswana team to drain the footwell ;D

May be worth removing carpet and sound deadening, to dry it properly.
Most definitely, or else it will stink as the sound deadening holds alot more water than people give it credit for...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 09 November 2014, 13:51:17
Fitted new flashing amber lights to roof rack,front all connected,and mounted to roof rack,rears need cables extending so a job for 1 evening.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 November 2014, 14:26:14
Struggling to change oil on the Battlebus, as my jack is in a location in the garage that's currently not easily accessible (still got a load of furniture in it).

Anyways, with the help of a nearby kerb, draining all done, move on to oil filter. 'dangle berries', I melted my 36mm socket last year. Off to Bicester to get another. Broke the Bullet. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 November 2014, 16:27:06
Removed plenum and inlet manifold.  Looked at the wet oily mess on and around the oil cooler plate and dabbed at it with some bog roll.  ::)

Put it all back together again.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 09 November 2014, 17:07:45
Fitted front drop links to both sides of the car, trying a non gm part this time as they were cheap, and if they dont last then i havent lost too much. The parts are made by First Line, we shall see if they are any good.
Fitted bosch aero twin flat blade wipers to replace the GM flat blades that were worn out after 9 years, huh, ''stuff dont last these days''. ;D
Gary
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 November 2014, 18:11:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 09 November 2014, 16:27:06
Removed plenum and inlet manifold.  Looked at the wet oily mess on and around the oil cooler plate and dabbed at it with some bog roll.  ::)

Put it all back together again.  :y

That'l fix it  :D :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 09:09:48
Found out last night that if you're really pissed off it's possible to get the Ranger quite sideways in 2WD mode, and it corners a lot faster than I'd have expected.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2014, 10:55:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 09:09:48
Found out last night that if you're really pissed off it's possible to get the Ranger quite sideways in 2WD mode, and it corners a lot faster than I'd have expected.
Mind you don't roll it... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2014, 11:00:56
Discovered that the heater fan has stopped working in the Desmond  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 11:05:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 10:55:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 09:09:48
Found out last night that if you're really pissed off it's possible to get the Ranger quite sideways in 2WD mode, and it corners a lot faster than I'd have expected.
Mind you don't roll it... ::)

At the time I'm not sure I'd have cared, Al - as long as it didn't roll over onto anyone else, anyway
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 11:06:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 11:00:56
Desmond  :'(

How long have I been here? I just got that.. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 November 2014, 11:16:45
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 09 November 2014, 17:07:45
Fitted front drop links to both sides of the car, trying a non gm part this time as they were cheap, and if they dont last then i havent lost too much. The parts are made by First Line, we shall see if they are any good.
Fitted bosch aero twin flat blade wipers to replace the GM flat blades that were worn out after 9 years, huh, ''stuff dont last these days''. ;D
Gary

First Line are crap.....just so you know for when the knocking returns, item of choice is a Meyle HD part...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2014, 11:35:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 11:06:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 11:00:56
Desmond  :'(

How long have I been here? I just got that.. :-X
It must have been lost in the orange glow of the curry house car park... you walked past it twice ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 11:37:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 11:35:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 11:06:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 11:00:56
Desmond  :'(

How long have I been here? I just got that.. :-X
It must have been lost in the orange glow of the curry house car park... you walked past it twice ;D

 ;D No I meant the Desmond part.. Desmond Tutu, tutu, two two, 2.2..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2014, 11:43:11
 ;D
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 11:37:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 11:35:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 11:06:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 11:00:56
Desmond  :'(

How long have I been here? I just got that.. :-X
It must have been lost in the orange glow of the curry house car park... you walked past it twice ;D

 ;D No I meant the Desmond part.. Desmond Tutu, tutu, two two, 2.2..
Silly arses, the both of us... ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 November 2014, 12:14:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 November 2014, 09:09:48
Found out last night that if you're really pissed off it's possible to get the Ranger quite sideways in 2WD mode, and it corners a lot faster than I'd have expected.

Yep, pick-ups are quite capable of some serious power slides midway around a roundabout......apparently.  ;)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 16:44:55
Removed drivers side carpets and sound deadening, and about half a bucket of water :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2014, 16:54:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 16:44:55
Removed drivers side carpets and sound deadening, and about half a bucket of water :o
It should dry out nicely with no mold/smells :y

Does also substantially improve access to most of the wiring, ready for the easy bit of the conversion...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 16:56:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 16:54:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 16:44:55
Removed drivers side carpets and sound deadening, and about half a bucket of water :o
It should dry out nicely with no mold/smells :y
As you said that sound deadening holds water like nothing else. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 November 2014, 17:02:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 16:54:58

Does also substantially improve access to most of the wiring transmission tunnel, ready for the easy bit of the conversion plasma cutter...

Fixed. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2014, 17:16:03
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 17:35:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 November 2014, 17:02:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 16:54:58

Does also substantially improve access to most of the wiring transmission tunnel, ready for the easy bit of the conversion plasma cutter...

Fixed. :y
I've been dying to find something to cut ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 10 November 2014, 18:27:58
Fitted some rear springs that have been sitting around for a week.Not a bad job after all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 19:10:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 17:35:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 November 2014, 17:02:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 16:54:58

Does also substantially improve access to most of the wiring transmission tunnel, ready for the easy bit of the conversion plasma cutter...

Fixed. :y
I've been dying to find something to cut ;D
Your not trusted with sharp things :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 19:31:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 19:10:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 17:35:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 November 2014, 17:02:20
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 16:54:58

Does also substantially improve access to most of the wiring transmission tunnel, ready for the easy bit of the conversion plasma cutter...

Fixed. :y
I've been dying to find something to cut ;D
Your not trusted with sharp things :P
Ah, but I haven't gained an irrational phobia of plasma cutters. Yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 19:42:36
...irrational desire to use one comes in the box free of charge of course. ;D but your not coming near my mv8 with sharp,or hot things. Or anything else remotely combustible for that matter!  Oh no! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 19:43:03
Mind you it's not very flammable anyway currently ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2014, 19:45:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 19:43:03
Mind you it's not very flammable anyway currently ;D
Have you tried TBs cooking... I gather he can burn water :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 19:52:01
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 19:43:03
Mind you it's not very flammable anyway currently ;D
It'd help dry it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 19:52:12
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 19:45:05
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 19:43:03
Mind you it's not very flammable anyway currently ;D
Have you tried TBs cooking... I gather he can burn water :o
Pink job
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 20:06:05
TB? Cooking?

Not even on a barbie ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2014, 21:13:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 10 November 2014, 20:06:05
TB? Cooking?

Not even on a barbie ;D
I'm not allowed a bbq any more...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 November 2014, 14:41:36
Soldered in the dash cam through the sun roof wiring , works a treat  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2014, 15:15:20
Quote from: Emd on 11 November 2014, 14:41:36
Soldered in the dash cam through the sun roof wiring , works a treat  :)

Won't a dash cam pointing through the sunroof get mainly images of passing aeroplanes and clouds?   ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 November 2014, 15:22:35
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2014, 15:15:20
Quote from: Emd on 11 November 2014, 14:41:36
Soldered in the dash cam through the sun roof wiring , works a treat  :)

Won't a dash cam pointing through the sunroof get mainly images of passing aeroplanes and clouds?   ;)

Thats optional , enough wire stuffed up into the roof  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2014, 15:33:57
Quote from: Emd on 11 November 2014, 15:22:35
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2014, 15:15:20
Quote from: Emd on 11 November 2014, 14:41:36
Soldered in the dash cam through the sun roof wiring , works a treat  :)

Won't a dash cam pointing through the sunroof get mainly images of passing aeroplanes and clouds?   ;)

Thats optional , enough wire stuffed up into the roof  :P

 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 11 November 2014, 16:44:03
Quote from: Emd on 11 November 2014, 14:41:36
Soldered in the dash cam through the sun roof wiring , works a treat  :)

So does that switch on with the ignition?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 11 November 2014, 19:15:22
Quote from: Shackeng on 11 November 2014, 16:44:03
Quote from: Emd on 11 November 2014, 14:41:36
Soldered in the dash cam through the sun roof wiring , works a treat  :)

So does that switch on with the ignition?

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 November 2014, 20:18:26
Nothing.......again. I get jealous of you guys, working on your cars in all weathers. Sometimes not making it home. Spending a small fortune on fuel. It must be really exciting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 November 2014, 20:36:23
Quote from: STMO on 11 November 2014, 20:18:26
Nothing.......again. I get jealous of you guys, working on your cars in all weathers. Sometimes not making it home. Spending a small fortune on fuel. It must be really exciting.

Yeah think of all the extra places we can go with all the money we saved.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2014, 18:02:06
Fixed the battlebus' electric windows. Been bugging me for months.

Still hate it, mind.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 November 2014, 18:10:47
Fixed the glove box Handel, swapped out a faulty ipod cable, fitted the bt reciever that finally arrived but appears not to charge, soldered the broken wire in the external temp sensor and plugged it back in the bumper holder but not before noticing that the bumper screws where seized in. Slight blessing in disguise as I then had to look see if the sensor can be accessed from the top. It can. Not sure how long it will stay in position though. Bloody Irmscher rubbish. ;D

....and can we have some more day light in the evenings please, this is bloody ridiculous. :(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 12 November 2014, 18:55:05
Quote from: STMO on 11 November 2014, 20:18:26
Nothing.......again. I get jealous of you guys, working on your cars in all weathers. Sometimes not making it home. Spending a small fortune on fuel. It must be really exciting.


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 12 November 2014, 18:57:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 November 2014, 18:10:47
Fixed the glove box Handel, swapped out a faulty ipod cable, fitted the bt reciever that finally arrived but appears not to charge, soldered the broken wire in the external temp sensor and plugged it back in the bumper holder but not before noticing that the bumper screws where seized in. Slight blessing in disguise as I then had to look see if the sensor can be accessed from the top. It can. Not sure how long it will stay in position though. Bloody Irmscher rubbish. ;D

....and can we have some more day light in the evenings please, this is bloody ridiculous. :(
While you were doing that, I got some foreigners to wash mine. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 November 2014, 19:01:16
Quote from: STMO on 12 November 2014, 18:57:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 November 2014, 18:10:47
Fixed the glove box Handel, swapped out a faulty ipod cable, fitted the bt reciever that finally arrived but appears not to charge, soldered the broken wire in the external temp sensor and plugged it back in the bumper holder but not before noticing that the bumper screws where seized in. Slight blessing in disguise as I then had to look see if the sensor can be accessed from the top. It can. Not sure how long it will stay in position though. Bloody Irmscher rubbish. ;D

....and can we have some more day light in the evenings please, this is bloody ridiculous. :(
While you were doing that, I got some foreigners to wash mine. ;D
With all that hooky money from stolen wheels? A full vallet next time, tight arse!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 14 November 2014, 13:35:06
Changed antifreeze before it gets too cold to work on car :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 November 2014, 13:47:11
yesterday changed the brake discs, pads, read drum pads and other bits including brake hydraulic for clit with originals.. cost more than 200£ (with %10 discount).. clearly thats a robbery  :o :o   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 14 November 2014, 17:46:17
Fitted my response team number to truck today
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/the%20truck/df80e7a0f94c3444021121296ff6cfc7_zps02ab713f.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 14 November 2014, 18:02:35
Quote from: 4x4 on 14 November 2014, 17:46:17
Fitted my response team number to truck today
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/the%20truck/df80e7a0f94c3444021121296ff6cfc7_zps02ab713f.jpg)
whats that for ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 November 2014, 18:10:07
MOT pass on the 3.2 with no advisories.

New rear shocks and Cat back exhaust system on Mrs VXL's Alhambra (Not that I did much, just assisted my friendly garage!)

Oil and filter on the 2.6

So that was my day off work!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 November 2014, 18:14:03
Not a bad effort, that lot... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: bertie1.8vectra on 15 November 2014, 14:09:43
Fitted new cam cover gasket... cleaned egr out.... changed coolant and flushed heater matrix.... All in all a produtive day off, i hope!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 16 November 2014, 07:31:22
Changed right vertical bush on lower suspension arm, oil filter and oil on old lady. Booked for full geo setup tomorrow. Still going strong after 275.000km :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 17:12:46
Should really be in pairs danzigfan. Just so your aware :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 19:28:18
Front discs and pads on a members car, along with some interior remodelling :)

Need to visit the breakers tomorrow to acquire a hedgehog to fix the blower in the 2.2...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2014, 19:58:23
A bit of welding, rear caliper change and a check over for water leaks on a members car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 20:17:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2014, 19:58:23
A bit of welding, rear caliper change and a check over for water leaks on a members car.
Has he finally vented the rear brakes on that poor car... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: the alarming man on 16 November 2014, 20:22:36
Quote from: plym ian on 14 November 2014, 18:02:35
Quote from: 4x4 on 14 November 2014, 17:46:17
Fitted my response team number to truck today
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/the%20truck/df80e7a0f94c3444021121296ff6cfc7_zps02ab713f.jpg)
whats that for ???


4x4 response help out in times of flood,snow......all voluntary but worth while


http://www.4x4response.info/ (http://www.4x4response.info/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:22:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 20:17:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2014, 19:58:23
A bit of welding, rear caliper change and a check over for water leaks on a members car.
Has he finally vented the rear brakes on that poor car... ;D
No, of course not. Why do you think vented are needed  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 20:24:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:22:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 20:17:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2014, 19:58:23
A bit of welding, rear caliper change and a check over for water leaks on a members car.
Has he finally vented the rear brakes on that poor car... ;D
No, of course not. Why do you think vented are needed  :-\
Why do you think they aren't?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 20:26:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 20:24:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:22:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 20:17:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2014, 19:58:23
A bit of welding, rear caliper change and a check over for water leaks on a members car.
Has he finally vented the rear brakes on that poor car... ;D
No, of course not. Why do you think vented are needed  :-\
Why do you think they aren't?
Good point, well presented :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 20:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:22:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 20:17:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2014, 19:58:23
A bit of welding, rear caliper change and a check over for water leaks on a members car.
Has he finally vented the rear brakes on that poor car... ;D
No, of course not. Why do you think vented are needed  :-\
Might stop the discs from melting... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:29:51
Unless making excessive use of TC, I have no problem with the rears overheating  ???.  Fronts, yes I can see a potential reason if you drive like Mr Gixer everywhere, but not rears  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 20:34:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:29:51
Unless making excessive use of TC, I have no problem with the rears overheating  ???.  Fronts, yes I can see a potential reason if you drive like Mr Gixer everywhere, but not rears  :-\
How many calipers have you welded up this year ::) Would have thought more thermally efficient rears would take some of the strain from the fronts :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 20:40:29
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 20:34:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:29:51
Unless making excessive use of TC, I have no problem with the rears overheating  ???.  Fronts, yes I can see a potential reason if you drive like Mr Gixer everywhere, but not rears  :-\
How many calipers have you welded up this year ::) Would have thought more thermally efficient rears would take some of the strain from the fronts :-\
Can lead a horse.... But will it drink.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:46:59
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 20:34:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 20:29:51
Unless making excessive use of TC, I have no problem with the rears overheating  ???.  Fronts, yes I can see a potential reason if you drive like Mr Gixer everywhere, but not rears  :-\
How many calipers have you welded up this year ::) Would have thought more thermally efficient rears would take some of the strain from the fronts :-\
Only that seized one due to a failed seal  :-\.  The fronts get pretty warm on a spirited run, but how will fitting vented rears help? The rears are not overheating (when working as they should, lets ignore the seized bit for now ::)).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 21:02:18
Ok to turn that around, when the fronts are cooked to buggery, the rears are all that's left... seized bits notwithstanding ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:09:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 21:02:18
Ok to turn that around, when the fronts are cooked to buggery, the rears are all that's left... seized bits notwithstanding ::)
I'm clearly misunderstanding  :-\. If the fronts are that spent the rears, no matter how powerful or their cooling capacity, aren't going to stop you....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 16 November 2014, 21:10:00
Fitted reversing sensors to the Miggy today :) can park better now I have an idea of how far I have to go before using the towbar as a stop LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:28:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:09:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 21:02:18
Ok to turn that around, when the fronts are cooked to buggery, the rears are all that's left... seized bits notwithstanding ::)
I'm clearly misunderstanding  :-\. If the fronts are that spent the rears, no matter how powerful or their cooling capacity, aren't going to stop you....

They have more effect than you think, as fitting Oe rears once pointed out to me.

So I take it you don't think over heating rears cooked the grease in the calipers to cause the seizure? Presumably the boot was split? How did that happen?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:35:14
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:28:20
They have more effect than you think, as fitting Oe rears once pointed out to me.
A vented calliper is not going to provide a more powerful braking force. It provides better cooling of said brake.  I am not cooking rears. Lend me you mallet, and you and Al line up for a thwacking.

Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:28:20
So I take it you don't think over heating rears cooked the grease in the calipers to cause the seizure?
Not aware of any grease in rears, but a high temp grease would be used anyway. So No.

Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:28:20
Presumably the boot was split? How did that happen?
I'm guessing that these things happen after 16 years, 218k.  Or should all car bits last forever?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 21:41:51
The 3.2 calipers do have a greater piston diameter, which iirc equates to a greater piston area and therefore more produce more breaking force :-\

Ok an extra 2mm of diameter won't set the world (or brakes) on fire, but it's there for a reason :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:42:30
So you don't think the extra heat of a non vented disc would transfer through the pad to the piston and its seal, cook and split the seal, leat water in, and seize the caliper...?


Although 217k isn't bad going. How many of those in your ownership though?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:43:33
I guess an autopsy on the caliper will tell. :)


....and get your own mallet. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:50:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:42:30
So you don't think the extra heat of a non vented disc would transfer through the pad to the piston and its seal, cook and split the seal, leat water in, and seize the caliper...?


Although 217k isn't bad going. How many of those in your ownership though?
I got the car at 88k. So I've done 140k in it.  Other than pads and fluid, never really touched them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:53:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:50:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:42:30
So you don't think the extra heat of a non vented disc would transfer through the pad to the piston and its seal, cook and split the seal, leat water in, and seize the caliper...?


Although 217k isn't bad going. How many of those in your ownership though?
I got the car at 88k. So I've done 140k in it.  Other than pads and fluid, never really touched them.

Ok, that's question 2 answered.

Question 1? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:54:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:53:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:50:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:42:30
So you don't think the extra heat of a non vented disc would transfer through the pad to the piston and its seal, cook and split the seal, leat water in, and seize the caliper...?


Although 217k isn't bad going. How many of those in your ownership though?
I got the car at 88k. So I've done 140k in it.  Other than pads and fluid, never really touched them.

Ok, that's question 2 answered.

Question 1? ;D
No I don't, based on the fact MY REARS ARE NOT OVERHEATING. If I can't borrow your mallet, will you do the honours and thwack yourself. Thanks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 22:06:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:54:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:53:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2014, 21:50:57
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 November 2014, 21:42:30
So you don't think the extra heat of a non vented disc would transfer through the pad to the piston and its seal, cook and split the seal, leat water in, and seize the caliper...?


Although 217k isn't bad going. How many of those in your ownership though?
I got the car at 88k. So I've done 140k in it.  Other than pads and fluid, never really touched them.

Ok, that's question 2 answered.

Question 1? ;D
No I don't, based on the fact MY REARS ARE NOT OVERHEATING. If I can't borrow your mallet, will you do the honours and thwack yourself. Thanks.

Nobody else, said anything about Over heating. But given the same use, they WILL be hotter.

....have you replaced Sammy yet ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2014, 22:29:12
When you've done wit' th' 'ammer, chuck it over here :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 17 November 2014, 15:28:26
Just would like to thank Taxi Al for sorting the brakes and interior on my car yesterday,top man :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 November 2014, 16:01:48
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 November 2014, 22:29:12
When you've done wit' th' 'ammer, chuck it over here :y

An ear trumpet for each ear with a few good wallops with a rubber sammy might see some sense in him. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 17 November 2014, 16:31:27
Discovered the Zafira Cambelt has another 20,000 on it, due at 100,000 not the 80 I thought.

Also realised the MV6's cambelt was due LAST Feb, not this Feb as thought.....OOPS!  In Feb will be 5 years old, and has just hit 41,000 on this kit.  Think I need to go shopping :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 November 2014, 16:50:38
Quote from: nitro on 17 November 2014, 15:28:26
Just would like to thank Taxi Al for sorting the brakes and interior on my car yesterday,top man :y
No bother at all :y

Is that caliper behaving itself?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 November 2014, 16:53:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 November 2014, 16:31:27
Discovered the Zafira Cambelt has another 20,000 on it, due at 100,000 not the 80 I thought.

Also realised the MV6's cambelt was due LAST Feb, not this Feb as thought.....OOPS!  In Feb will be 5 years old, and has just hit 41,000 on this kit.  Think I need to go shopping :(

I have the locking kit for the Derv  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 17 November 2014, 16:56:37
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 17 November 2014, 16:53:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 November 2014, 16:31:27
Discovered the Zafira Cambelt has another 20,000 on it, due at 100,000 not the 80 I thought.

Also realised the MV6's cambelt was due LAST Feb, not this Feb as thought.....OOPS!  In Feb will be 5 years old, and has just hit 41,000 on this kit.  Think I need to go shopping :(

I have the locking kit for the Derv  :y

Cheers, you concuur its 100,000  no amendments you know of?
Know whose good for omega cambelts currently?
I cant find any record of a waterpump either so will grab one of that other link.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 November 2014, 22:06:06
Yep 100k miles and you need to do water pump to, I recall it from when I did mine at er 108  :-[

I still get the cam belt kits from buypartsby and euro crap parts for water pumps
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 November 2014, 22:21:41
Put petrol in it. :(


....thought i better had as the lights been on for a month, the gauge was resting on the bottom, and it took about 10 seconds of cranking to start.

£1.19 a litre wasn't quite so bad though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 17 November 2014, 23:33:46
Stuck a new pair of tyres on the rear of the VW Caddy van :'(

Got Mrs Seth to fill her our X-Trail for 43 quid. £1.06 per litre! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 18 November 2014, 16:58:28
Fitted new window washers as the Insignia fan jets just stopped working for no apparent reason... they now reside in the bin...

Also found out as to why I get an intermittent check light for the rear O/S lights.... broken earth wire, needed a microscope and to see the break though. Insulation had gone brittle and the wire got corroded then snapped... All sorted with a soldering iron, swearing and some insulation tape :) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: beefyecosse on 18 November 2014, 17:54:18
got a new oil cooler and top plate to go along with the new timing belt,waterpump gasket kit, thermostat thats required after the timing belt snapped on my 2.6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 November 2014, 20:05:01
After noting a relatively severe misting problem over the last couple of days, affecting all windows and creeping down from the top, I checked all the usual suspects as a cause to no avail. Then cycled the re circ button, to be met with a nasty buzzing noise. Opps!


Turned the cc off straight away. Then pondered exactly where I'd poked all the gubbins for the Hk and mixer. Ermmmm..... :-[ ;D


Yep. I'd pushed the box for the mixer up into the blend flap. .....Twonk!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 November 2014, 20:06:48
That be why you don't do lectrickery then ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 November 2014, 20:13:56
Is it the blend flap? Or re circ flap?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 November 2014, 20:14:56
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 November 2014, 20:06:48
That be why you don't do lectrickery then ::)

Mmmmwelllll..... ;D

I did put the mixer in a box to protect it. Very wise of me I thought. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:15:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
I'll let you into a little secret, but don't tell the others  :-X

The constant ragging I'm giving it is clearly, slowly having an effect.  It will now redline in the first 3 gears (its not happy about it admittedly), and its power range has increased higher up the rev range.  There is still something very wrong, but slowly it's becoming a bit more eager.

Will it improve further, or will I bugger it up? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:16:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 November 2014, 20:14:56
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 November 2014, 20:06:48
That be why you don't do lectrickery then ::)

Mmmmwelllll..... ;D

I did put the mixer in a box to protect it. Very wise of me I thought. ::)
I'm glad you didn't shove it in my "container" into the recirc flap ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:22:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:15:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
I'll let you into a little secret, but don't tell the others  :-X

The constant ragging I'm giving it is clearly, slowly having an effect.  It will now redline in the first 3 gears (its not happy about it admittedly), and its power range has increased higher up the rev range.  There is still something very wrong, but slowly it's becoming a bit more eager.

Will it improve further, or will I bugger it up? ;D

You know when your next ragging it.... think about those lovely delicate swirl flaps that can't fully open as the inlet is clogged with sticky sooty yucky stuff.

Just a thought like, don't dwell on it!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:27:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:22:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:15:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
I'll let you into a little secret, but don't tell the others  :-X

The constant ragging I'm giving it is clearly, slowly having an effect.  It will now redline in the first 3 gears (its not happy about it admittedly), and its power range has increased higher up the rev range.  There is still something very wrong, but slowly it's becoming a bit more eager.

Will it improve further, or will I bugger it up? ;D

You know when your next ragging it.... think about those lovely delicate swirl flaps that can't fully open as the inlet is clogged with sticky sooty yucky stuff.

Just a thought like, don't dwell on it!  ;D
I dislike the car enough, if it did let go, apart from the minor inconvenience of getting home, I wouldn't be overly concerned  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:32:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:27:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:22:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:15:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
I'll let you into a little secret, but don't tell the others  :-X

The constant ragging I'm giving it is clearly, slowly having an effect.  It will now redline in the first 3 gears (its not happy about it admittedly), and its power range has increased higher up the rev range.  There is still something very wrong, but slowly it's becoming a bit more eager.

Will it improve further, or will I bugger it up? ;D

You know when your next ragging it.... think about those lovely delicate swirl flaps that can't fully open as the inlet is clogged with sticky sooty yucky stuff.

Just a thought like, don't dwell on it!  ;D
I dislike the car enough, if it did let go, apart from the minor inconvenience of getting home, I wouldn't be overly concerned  :-X
I have visions of seeing it dumped in a ditch on one of my journeys through your part of the World.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:34:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:32:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:27:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:22:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:15:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
I'll let you into a little secret, but don't tell the others  :-X

The constant ragging I'm giving it is clearly, slowly having an effect.  It will now redline in the first 3 gears (its not happy about it admittedly), and its power range has increased higher up the rev range.  There is still something very wrong, but slowly it's becoming a bit more eager.

Will it improve further, or will I bugger it up? ;D

You know when your next ragging it.... think about those lovely delicate swirl flaps that can't fully open as the inlet is clogged with sticky sooty yucky stuff.

Just a thought like, don't dwell on it!  ;D
I dislike the car enough, if it did let go, apart from the minor inconvenience of getting home, I wouldn't be overly concerned  :-X
I have visions of seeing it dumped in a ditch on one of my journeys through your part of the World.  :D
Its frequently abandoned in one of the carparks in town.  The exciting thing for me is trying to remember which one ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 November 2014, 20:36:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:16:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 November 2014, 20:14:56
Quote from: Taxi Al on 18 November 2014, 20:06:48
That be why you don't do lectrickery then ::)

Mmmmwelllll..... ;D

I did put the mixer in a box to protect it. Very wise of me I thought. ::)
I'm glad you didn't shove it in my "container" into the recirc flap ::)

Yes that would of oppsed it. Especially as I could hear it rubbing on the fan as the motor wound down. Zzzzzzzzz z z z Z  Z  Z  Z  Z  Z    Z      Z.    DONK. :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:37:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:34:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:32:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:27:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:22:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:15:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
I'll let you into a little secret, but don't tell the others  :-X

The constant ragging I'm giving it is clearly, slowly having an effect.  It will now redline in the first 3 gears (its not happy about it admittedly), and its power range has increased higher up the rev range.  There is still something very wrong, but slowly it's becoming a bit more eager.

Will it improve further, or will I bugger it up? ;D

You know when your next ragging it.... think about those lovely delicate swirl flaps that can't fully open as the inlet is clogged with sticky sooty yucky stuff.

Just a thought like, don't dwell on it!  ;D
I dislike the car enough, if it did let go, apart from the minor inconvenience of getting home, I wouldn't be overly concerned  :-X
I have visions of seeing it dumped in a ditch on one of my journeys through your part of the World.  :D
Its frequently abandoned in one of the carparks in town.  The exciting thing for me is trying to remember which one ;D
Well start at Tiffins and perform a spiral route around Brack encompassing all outlets serving alcohol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 21:02:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:37:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:34:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:32:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:27:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 20:22:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 20:15:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2014, 19:51:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2014, 19:45:52
Had to use the battlebus
Living the dream eh  :y ;D
I'll let you into a little secret, but don't tell the others  :-X

The constant ragging I'm giving it is clearly, slowly having an effect.  It will now redline in the first 3 gears (its not happy about it admittedly), and its power range has increased higher up the rev range.  There is still something very wrong, but slowly it's becoming a bit more eager.

Will it improve further, or will I bugger it up? ;D

You know when your next ragging it.... think about those lovely delicate swirl flaps that can't fully open as the inlet is clogged with sticky sooty yucky stuff.

Just a thought like, don't dwell on it!  ;D
I dislike the car enough, if it did let go, apart from the minor inconvenience of getting home, I wouldn't be overly concerned  :-X
I have visions of seeing it dumped in a ditch on one of my journeys through your part of the World.  :D
Its frequently abandoned in one of the carparks in town.  The exciting thing for me is trying to remember which one ;D
Well start at Tiffins and perform a spiral route around Brack encompassing all outlets serving alcohol
In 13yrs of living here, I haven't done a pub crawl of all pubs in the town. Its definitely do-able, its less than 10 (including the hotel)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 November 2014, 17:02:14
Removed the glovebox in order to fail to see the hedgehog ::) Eventually liberated said mammal, nowt obvious wrong with it.

Connected motor to nearest convenient power, aka glovebox light :-X motor spun up before quickly blowing the courtesy light fuse ::)

So looks like a new hedgehog required as I can't find any in the garden :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 November 2014, 17:10:42
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 November 2014, 17:02:14
So looks like a new hedgehog required as I can't find any in the garden :'(

Found one last night. I'd have saved it for you if I'd thought. ::)

Might have got a bit smelly after a week or two, mind. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 November 2014, 17:35:14
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 November 2014, 17:10:42
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 November 2014, 17:02:14
So looks like a new hedgehog required as I can't find any in the garden :'(

Found one last night. I'd have saved it for you if I'd thought. ::)

Might have got a bit smelly after a week or two, mind. ;D
Isn't 30amps enough to keep it ticking over :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2014, 18:49:31
Decided this morning that it really, really, REALLY needed new glowplugs, seeing as both last night and this morning, it wasn't in the mood for starting ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DrAndyB on 19 November 2014, 19:40:35
Fitted my new Leather handbrake and gearstick Gaitors  :y. (Trim special!ist opposite where I work so they re did my original ones as handbrake one annoying me and looking tardy  :y)

Ahhhhh the smell of fresh Leather in the car  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 21 November 2014, 13:59:59
Noticed the heater is still luke ish warm even after a year  ::) Must try and get this sorted and stop relying on the heated seat to keep warm  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: taitinson on 21 November 2014, 17:10:55
Ordered a new exhaust as the old one seems to have grown a tail.... wondered why it sounded strange on the way home ::) ::) too much of it trailing behind to cause any blockage me thinks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2014, 17:14:22
Changed waterpump on the Bullet at lunchtime. Don't think its cured the issue, but lets see what the morning and a proper run brings  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2014, 17:15:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2014, 17:14:22
Changed waterpump on the Bullet at lunchtime. Don't think its cured the issue, but lets see what the morning and a proper run brings  :-\
How not so :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2014, 17:18:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 November 2014, 17:15:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2014, 17:14:22
Changed waterpump on the Bullet at lunchtime. Don't think its cured the issue, but lets see what the morning and a proper run brings  :-\
How not so :-\
3m round trip to postoffice, got a coolant warning and steam coming from under bonnet still.

Could be as its bleeding, and old residue burning off. Lets see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2014, 17:56:03
Here's hoping :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 November 2014, 18:18:39
Last pattern water pump I got, the gasket was rubbish and leaked straight away. Had to get a genuine one from the stealers.

Water appeared in the little channel in the top of the sump, just to the right of the crank pulley.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 November 2014, 08:59:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 November 2014, 18:18:39
Last pattern water pump I got, the gasket was rubbish and leaked straight away. Had to get a genuine one from the stealers.

Water appeared in the little channel in the top of the sump, just to the right of the crank pulley.
That's where mine was appearing, slightly clouding the fact was it was pulling some oil down with it as well, so was usually "oily" as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 22 November 2014, 11:40:00
had a serious miss fire on way home Thursday-so last night  i got leads + coil pack off and fitted new leads and pack that's been on shelf in workshop for a few months-started her up today and all good--yes they're genuine parts---get parts and store them-you never know when you going to need them--as most problems occur at night or late sundays >:( 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 November 2014, 13:30:59
Quote from: symes on 22 November 2014, 11:40:00
had a serious miss fire on way home Thursday-so last night  i got leads + coil pack off and fitted new leads and pack that's been on shelf in workshop for a few months-started her up today and all good--yes they're genuine parts---get parts and store them-you never know when you going to need them--as most problems occur at night or late sundays >:(
Ain't that the truth ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 November 2014, 18:18:55
Ragged the tits off the bullet.

The waterleak is no longer catastrophic it seems, and no more steam billowing out of the bonnet.  Jury still out if that's the only water leak on it.

So tackled the glowplugs on the bus. 1st one, straight out. No 2, nah, no budging that, so squirt it in plusgas, along with 3 and 4. 3 and 4 come out no issue, return to 2. Felt it give, look at it, looks at strange angle, so "tighten" it back a shade. Now looks straight. So that little oppser is sheared.

Kicked the car, took TBE to Bicester, scoffed a Wimpy, ragged the bastid home.


Tempted to nip outside and kick the bus again. PoS  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 November 2014, 19:03:47
Painted four new 16" steel wheels for a mate's Capri. They were new Citroen Picasso spares, and matt black.
Now, with £20 worth of 2k silver paint and clear they are dark silver and should look really good when we put them on the car next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 22 November 2014, 21:13:37
Quote from: Nick W on 22 November 2014, 19:03:47
Painted four new 16" steel wheels for a mate's Capri. They were new Citroen Picasso spares, and matt black.
Now, with £20 worth of 2k silver paint and clear they are dark silver and should look really good when we put them on the car next week.
bit dodgy that as Capri was rear wheel drive and a Picasso is wrong wheel drive-nobody told you about wheel offset then- :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 November 2014, 21:21:36
Quote from: symes on 22 November 2014, 21:13:37
Quote from: Nick W on 22 November 2014, 19:03:47
Painted four new 16" steel wheels for a mate's Capri. They were new Citroen Picasso spares, and matt black.
Now, with £20 worth of 2k silver paint and clear they are dark silver and should look really good when we put them on the car next week.
bit dodgy that as Capri was rear wheel drive and a Picasso is wrong wheel drive-nobody told you about wheel offset then- :o :o

They're actually very close to the stock 2.8i wheels that are currently on the car.
The offset isn't dependent on which end is driven but the rest of the suspension geometry on the front, and clearance on the back axle/wheel arch. That might require a small spacer, which we are prepared for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 22 November 2014, 21:26:39
ah thats cool then mate--wouldnt want a wrecked Capri eh-I had a 3litre V6 and manual box for£150---was going to put it into my Consul-but sold it on the bay instead
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 24 November 2014, 18:42:21
Fully intended to to fit a bluetooth reciever, but couldn't be arsed :( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 18:56:16
Now the battlebus needs a new coolant bottle before I can use it again.

Seriously tempted not to bother.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 November 2014, 19:22:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 18:56:16
Now the battlebus needs a new coolant bottle before I can use it again.

Seriously tempted not to bother.
I agree!

Very easy to keep throwing money at something....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 November 2014, 20:02:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 18:56:16
Now the battlebus needs a new coolant bottle before I can use it again.

Seriously tempted not to bother.

Bet they are not the same as the omega ones, as I have one in the garage that was only used for about 6 weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 November 2014, 20:05:24
Service and cam cover gasket and breathers on the brothers 2.2 CD saloon. :y only 69,500 miles. Just the cam belt and water pump to go as don't know when they were last done.

Breathers and service on mine next week :D :D ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 20:05:50
Quote from: joff on 25 November 2014, 20:02:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 18:56:16
Now the battlebus needs a new coolant bottle before I can use it again.

Seriously tempted not to bother.

Bet they are not the same as the omega ones, as I have one in the garage that was only used for about 6 weeks.
Nope.

It may explain why its always used a bit of coolant. Silly design by the look of it, there is a fusebox just behind it, and to get fuse cover off, you have to remove bottle.  Looks like previous owner didn't, as when I removed coolant pipe, looks like the small outlet pipe has been stressed. Now its completely feeked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 November 2014, 20:08:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 20:05:50
Quote from: joff on 25 November 2014, 20:02:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 18:56:16
Now the battlebus needs a new coolant bottle before I can use it again.

Seriously tempted not to bother.

Bet they are not the same as the omega ones, as I have one in the garage that was only used for about 6 weeks.
Nope.

It may explain why its always used a bit of coolant. Silly design by the look of it, there is a fusebox just behind it, and to get fuse cover off, you have to remove bottle.  Looks like previous owner didn't, as when I removed coolant pipe, looks like the small outlet pipe has been stressed. Now its completely feeked.

How much do you get for a dead battle bus nowadays  :-\ :'(

Got a nice elite estate on my drive, just needs a fuel pump :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 November 2014, 20:26:01
Sounds like a fair swap :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 November 2014, 20:30:03
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 November 2014, 20:26:01
Sounds like a fair swap :y

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 22:01:16
Retrieved the bullet from carpark, as need to go to Derby tomorrow, and the bus won't make it out of Brakkers.  Not done more than 10-20 miles in the Bullet since doing waterpump, and not convinced that's resolved the coolant leak.  It'll be an "interesting" drive ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 November 2014, 10:56:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 22:01:16
Retrieved the bullet from carpark, as need to go to Derby tomorrow, and the bus won't make it out of Brakkers.  Not done more than 10-20 miles in the Bullet since doing waterpump, and not convinced that's resolved the coolant leak.  It'll be an "interesting" short drive ;D

Fixed that for you..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 26 November 2014, 12:27:41
Fitted new wipers :)

I can see clearly now the rain has gone.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 November 2014, 14:44:46
Quote from: minifreek on 26 November 2014, 12:27:41
Fitted new wipers :)

I can see clearly now the rain has gone.....
There's a song in there somewhere, I shouldn't wonder ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 November 2014, 14:45:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 November 2014, 10:56:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 22:01:16
Retrieved the bullet from carpark, as need to go to Derby tomorrow, and the bus won't make it out of Brakkers.  Not done more than 10-20 miles in the Bullet since doing waterpump, and not convinced that's resolved the coolant leak.  It'll be an "interesting" short drive ;D

Fixed that for you..
Yes, how many times a week will the AA tow you home with the same fault :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2014, 18:10:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 November 2014, 18:18:55
Ragged the tits off the bullet.

The waterleak is no longer catastrophic it seems, and no more steam billowing out of the bonnet.  Jury still out if that's the only water leak on it.

So tackled the glowplugs on the bus. 1st one, straight out. No 2, nah, no budging that, so squirt it in plusgas, along with 3 and 4. 3 and 4 come out no issue, return to 2. Felt it give, look at it, looks at strange angle, so "tighten" it back a shade. Now looks straight. So that little oppser is sheared.

Kicked the car, took TBE to Bicester, scoffed a Wimpy, ragged the bastid home.


Tempted to nip outside and kick the bus again. PoS  >:(
Verdict is in - 4l of coolant reqd to get to Derby this morning  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 November 2014, 18:21:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2014, 18:10:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 November 2014, 18:18:55
Ragged the tits off the bullet.

The waterleak is no longer catastrophic it seems, and no more steam billowing out of the bonnet.  Jury still out if that's the only water leak on it.

So tackled the glowplugs on the bus. 1st one, straight out. No 2, nah, no budging that, so squirt it in plusgas, along with 3 and 4. 3 and 4 come out no issue, return to 2. Felt it give, look at it, looks at strange angle, so "tighten" it back a shade. Now looks straight. So that little oppser is sheared.

Kicked the car, took TBE to Bicester, scoffed a Wimpy, ragged the bastid home.


Tempted to nip outside and kick the bus again. PoS  >:(
Verdict is in - 4l of coolant reqd to get to Derby this morning  :'(

 :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2014, 18:23:28
Quote from: Emd on 26 November 2014, 18:21:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2014, 18:10:34
Verdict is in - 4l of coolant reqd to get to Derby this morning  :'(

 :o

That's pishing out better than mine!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 26 November 2014, 19:14:08
Nice to see all the centre console panel lights working that i replaced , been out in the dark and all lit up like a xmas tree  :D :) Can see the fan control and heat buttons now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2014, 19:51:03
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
Ah, I must have passed you as I went Northbound, thinking "I'm glad I'm not in that".  I was going up the M40 as the M1 was BF'd.

Must be silly season again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 20:09:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2014, 19:51:03
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
Ah, I must have passed you as I went Northbound, thinking "I'm glad I'm not in that".  I was going up the M40 as the M1 was BF'd.

Must be silly season again.
Bit of an odd one really as it was between junctions so unlikely to be caused by the usual queuing morning traffic that tails back onto the carriageway.

On the upside.... when I finally managed to get off at 14 and re-join at 13 it was a very quiet Motorway until the usual increase in traffic at the High Wycombe section.

Still got to Bedfont Lakes on time! Just never had my breakfast and coffee!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 26 November 2014, 20:11:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
I listened to the traffic news on radio 2 this morning, it sounded like the whole motorway network had ground to a halt.
What is it with all these vehicle fires?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 20:14:41
Quote from: STMO on 26 November 2014, 20:11:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
I listened to the traffic news on radio 2 this morning, it sounded like the whole motorway network had ground to a halt.
What is it with all these vehicle fires?
There was two tonight as well, M42 and M40, M40 one appeared to be a coach fire, all the passengers were standing up on the embankment in 8 degrees and thick fog... poor buggers.
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 26 November 2014, 20:17:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 20:14:41
Quote from: STMO on 26 November 2014, 20:11:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
I listened to the traffic news on radio 2 this morning, it sounded like the whole motorway network had ground to a halt.
What is it with all these vehicle fires?
There was two tonight as well, M42 and M40, M40 one appeared to be a coach fire, all the passengers were standing up on the embankment in 8 degrees and thick fog... poor buggers.
They always appear to start around the rear brake area. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 20:26:20
Quote from: STMO on 26 November 2014, 20:17:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 20:14:41
Quote from: STMO on 26 November 2014, 20:11:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
I listened to the traffic news on radio 2 this morning, it sounded like the whole motorway network had ground to a halt.
What is it with all these vehicle fires?
There was two tonight as well, M42 and M40, M40 one appeared to be a coach fire, all the passengers were standing up on the embankment in 8 degrees and thick fog... poor buggers.
They always appear to start around the rear brake area. :-\
Maybe they'd had a daytrip to Brum and stopped off at Moseley for a Vindaloo and the after affects started in spectacular fashion
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 November 2014, 21:14:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 20:14:41
Quote from: STMO on 26 November 2014, 20:11:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 November 2014, 19:41:17
Sat in it, stationary, for over two hours on the M40 this morning...
I listened to the traffic news on radio 2 this morning, it sounded like the whole motorway network had ground to a halt.
What is it with all these vehicle fires?
There was two tonight as well, M42 and M40, M40 one appeared to be a coach fire, all the passengers were standing up on the embankment in 8 degrees and thick fog... poor buggers.
Better off there thasn in the coach...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 27 November 2014, 07:27:39
They'd have been warm in the coach LOL



Refitting the towbar today.... need to drill a hole in the rear bumper for the towbar to poke through... Really dont want to destroy the Irmy bumper though :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 November 2014, 08:14:12
Reset the alarm at 4 am. Tax disc holder fell off the windscreen. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 27 November 2014, 11:07:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 27 November 2014, 08:14:12
Reset the alarm at 4 am. Tax disc holder fell off the windscreen. ::)

Have you not binned it and the disc yet ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 November 2014, 12:22:20
I have now! ;D

Since the rule change i have been "properly" displaying it, where as before it was behind the shaded area of the screen, upside down, with the serial number folded over. Opps em!

It wasn't meant to fall off in the small hours though! Poxy thing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 November 2014, 16:54:55
Nothing, but I need to do something with the big pile of parts that I've accumulated other than look at them now and again.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2014, 18:47:42
Quote from: VXL V6 on 25 November 2014, 19:22:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 November 2014, 18:56:16
Now the battlebus needs a new coolant bottle before I can use it again.

Seriously tempted not to bother.
I agree!

Very easy to keep throwing money at something....
Its had a reprive, and I'm picking up a new bottle from the dealer on Saturday.

It was lucky, as the Bullet's coolant leak is still too dramatic to use - its costing more in coolant than it does in fuel ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 November 2014, 11:44:12
Rotated the new tyres from back to front, as the fronts had got a bit tram-liney. Back to having some directional stability now.

Glanced at the brake pads and was surprised to note that they aren't too badly worn. The disks, on the other hand... :-[

Realised that the handbrake only works on one back wheel. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 November 2014, 12:10:36
That's one wheel more than it needs to work on having the wrong gearbox an' all ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 28 November 2014, 12:18:18
Not today but yesterday... refitted the towbar by drilling a 64mm hole in the rear bumper for the towbar to poke through... :( ah well, I kept the piece that I drilled out :) just in case it needs to be filled over...

Today - fixing the power wire for the rear camera and the front facing camera so it all work again... pesky kids and their ruddy big feet kicking wires that are carefully hidden underneath seats.... LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 November 2014, 12:29:21
Quote from: Taxi Al on 28 November 2014, 12:10:36
That's one wheel more than it needs to work on having the wrong gearbox an' all ::)

Yeah, it's just the "stuff" I'm going to have to do for my MOT tester to convince him that worries me. ;) Maybe I'll just fix it. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 28 November 2014, 16:33:47

made this (http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x80/mecdv6/duzenek_zpse9b664e5.jpg)


to find the turbo leak.. and found it..

and also discovered that diverter valve also cant hold the boost >:(


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: peter the butcher on 29 November 2014, 10:24:38
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 November 2014, 11:44:12
Rotated the new tyres from back to front, as the fronts had got a bit tram-liney. Back to having some directional stability now.

Glanced at the brake pads and was surprised to note that they aren't too badly worn. The disks, on the other hand... :-[

Realised that the handbrake only works on one back wheel. ::)
whats a hand brake  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: peter the butcher on 29 November 2014, 10:27:00
well had plans to clean the scuttle again, clean the car inside and out :), but the rain has put paid to that :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: badmuver on 29 November 2014, 16:25:48
Fitted a new tie rod, now just got to do the tracking and the aircon needs to be re-gas. the garage have quoted my £50 for both   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 November 2014, 16:55:44
Just taxed it :( bye bye £285.00.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 November 2014, 16:59:50

Quote from: biggriffin on 29 November 2014, 16:55:44
Just taxed it :( bye bye £285.00.
Paid mine by instalments. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 November 2014, 17:22:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 November 2014, 16:59:50

Quote from: biggriffin on 29 November 2014, 16:55:44
Just taxed it :( bye bye £285.00.
Paid mine by instalments. :)

Us Huntingdon types just pay the lot in one go :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 November 2014, 19:01:05
Yes it's what's in the water you know. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 29 November 2014, 19:33:54
Had it washed by the east europeans at the top of the road. Good job if somewhat expensive at a fiver. They do run round like lunatics though, sponge in each hand....made me quite tired watching them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 29 November 2014, 22:19:57
Quote from: STMO on 29 November 2014, 19:33:54
Had it washed by the east europeans at the top of the road. Good job if somewhat expensive at a fiver. They do run round like lunatics though, sponge in each hand....made me quite tired watching them.


 ::) ;D


 STMO next time you born as an eastern european dont blame me ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 November 2014, 11:52:46
Quote from: STMO on 29 November 2014, 19:33:54
Had it washed by the east europeans at the top of the road. Good job if somewhat expensive at a fiver. They do run round like lunatics though, sponge in each hand....made me quite tired watching them.

If you drive all the way to Swindon and pretend your a taxi.....inside and out for a £5  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 30 November 2014, 15:55:32
changed key fob battery - first time I have bothered to do this myself. Easier than I thought as no damaged lugs etc when I opened up and no need to re sync to car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 November 2014, 19:16:07
Tried and failed to change the rear discs on next doors Octavia :-[

Stupid eejits at the factory must have welded the caliper carrier bolts in, so even on ramps, you can't get enough leverage to undo them with a two ft breaker bar >:( not that there's room to actually use a breaker bar on them in the first place :-X

I can only assume the hubs are completely built up before fitting to the rest of the suspension :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 November 2014, 19:33:29
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 November 2014, 19:16:07
Tried and failed to change the rear discs on next doors Octavia :-[

Stupid eejits at the factory must have welded the caliper carrier bolts in, so even on ramps, you can't get enough leverage to undo them with a two ft breaker bar >:( not that there's room to actually use a breaker bar on them in the first place :-X

I can only assume the hubs are completely built up before fitting to the rest of the suspension :-\

Had the rear pads changed on mine, not this service, service before.....10min job.....but then I didn't do it  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 November 2014, 19:37:21
Did attempt to get it cleaned inside and out for a £5.....but at 4.30pm they had a queue onto the main road....so didn't bother....i'll get it cleaned tomorrow....its minging.... :-[

Did chuck £20 of diesel in it at £123.9  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 November 2014, 20:01:54
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 30 November 2014, 19:33:29
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 November 2014, 19:16:07
Tried and failed to change the rear discs on next doors Octavia :-[

Stupid eejits at the factory must have welded the caliper carrier bolts in, so even on ramps, you can't get enough leverage to undo them with a two ft breaker bar >:( not that there's room to actually use a breaker bar on them in the first place :-X

I can only assume the hubs are completely built up before fitting to the rest of the suspension :-\

Had the rear pads changed on mine, not this service, service before.....10min job.....but then I didn't do it  :-\
The pads are/were a doddle, but you need to remove the caliper carrier bolts to remove the disc ::)

Makes an otherwise straightforward job a complete bastard without access to a ramp...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 30 November 2014, 20:04:58
Finally got the truck washed today after its off roading fun and down at stables,well it was clean for about an hour but does need a good polish and waxing soon.
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/the%20truck/f9095d29e92d2ab50adc214d23a80670_zpsd20b1707.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 November 2014, 20:08:58
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 November 2014, 20:01:54
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 30 November 2014, 19:33:29
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 November 2014, 19:16:07
Tried and failed to change the rear discs on next doors Octavia :-[

Stupid eejits at the factory must have welded the caliper carrier bolts in, so even on ramps, you can't get enough leverage to undo them with a two ft breaker bar >:( not that there's room to actually use a breaker bar on them in the first place :-X

I can only assume the hubs are completely built up before fitting to the rest of the suspension :-\

Had the rear pads changed on mine, not this service, service before.....10min job.....but then I didn't do it  :-\
The pads are/were a doddle, but you need to remove the caliper carrier bolts to remove the disc ::)

Makes an otherwise straightforward job a complete bastard without access to a ramp...

Sorry misread....thought you meant the pads  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 November 2014, 20:11:10
Car is four years old, with original discs which should have been changed at the last pad change :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 30 November 2014, 20:28:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 November 2014, 19:16:07
Tried and failed to change the rear discs on next doors Octavia :-[

Stupid eejits at the factory must have welded the caliper carrier bolts in, so even on ramps, you can't get enough leverage to undo them with a two ft breaker bar >:( not that there's room to actually use a breaker bar on them in the first place :-X

I can only assume the hubs are completely built up before fitting to the rest of the suspension :-\

Thats cus if its the same as the other Vags, just idiot the disc and it slithers out round the caliper carrier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 November 2014, 20:33:14
Being a VRS with larger diameter discs, there isn't the room to do it... also discs are welded to the hub, and without the carrier removed, there's no wacking room :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 November 2014, 21:50:22
Washed the 2.6 as it did 986 miles last week (including an install at a new development that can only be described as still a building site) so it was a little dirty!

Repaired two door looms on the Alhambra, now have speaker in drivers door and n/s rear window working.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 01 December 2014, 13:57:47
Wedged a bran new tool trolley in the boot , cant get it out now  :-[ + ripped the tax disc holder out .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 December 2014, 16:12:43
finally for the omega


changed the starter, front hubs and installed new wishbones with poly bushes and tracking done :)


must admit handling changed with those poly bushes.. :y





Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 December 2014, 18:18:17
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2014, 16:12:43
finally for the omega


changed the starter, front hubs and installed new wishbones with poly bushes and tracking done :)


must admit handling changed with those poly bushes.. :y

I reckon front polly's is the best mod to do on an Omega, followed closely by stiffer springs and better shocks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 December 2014, 18:32:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2014, 18:18:17
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2014, 16:12:43
finally for the omega


changed the starter, front hubs and installed new wishbones with poly bushes and tracking done :)


must admit handling changed with those poly bushes.. :y

I reckon front polly's is the best mod to do on an Omega, followed closely by stiffer springs and better shocks.


they are in the que.. clit needs cambelt change and a new boost meter.. and I plan to change 2nd and 3rd gear ratio for omega :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 02 December 2014, 08:39:56
I put a new battery on  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 02 December 2014, 09:51:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2014, 18:18:17
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2014, 16:12:43
finally for the omega


changed the starter, front hubs and installed new wishbones with poly bushes and tracking done :)


must admit handling changed with those poly bushes.. :y

I reckon front polly's is the best mod to do on an Omega, followed closely by stiffer springs and better shocks.

No need to remove wishbones to fit polys though. Half hour a side. Just make sure the jig saw blade is sharp. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 02 December 2014, 10:07:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 December 2014, 09:51:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2014, 18:18:17
Quote from: cem on 01 December 2014, 16:12:43
finally for the omega


changed the starter, front hubs and installed new wishbones with poly bushes and tracking done :)


must admit handling changed with those poly bushes.. :y

I reckon front polly's is the best mod to do on an Omega, followed closely by stiffer springs and better shocks.

No need to remove wishbones to fit polys though. Half hour a side. Just make sure the jig saw blade is sharp. ::) ;D


old wishbones were pattern and gone to the bin ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 03 December 2014, 17:23:29
bought a 710N diverter valve for clit and replaced the 710P.. holds the boost a bit more, before it opens.. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 December 2014, 16:16:14
Did the cam cover seal on the drivers side (135), 6 new plugs and breathers to do tomorrow with an oil change and air filter change as I have a Scotland trip next week.

2 new tyres on my van I just got after the MoT yesterday and the tracking on that as well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 December 2014, 17:32:36
Wiped all the green shit off the plod estate :-[

Call me gay, but I wasn't going to wash it in 4 degree drizzle... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 December 2014, 17:53:27
Can you come and do the RX8? I think it's starting to grow moss in the rubber seals..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 December 2014, 19:24:30
Just put mine through the car wash. Then cleaned and Rain x'd the screen.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 04 December 2014, 19:34:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 December 2014, 19:24:30
Just put mine through the car wash. Then cleaned and Rain x'd the screen.
What exciting Saturdays you have  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 December 2014, 20:06:54
Quote from: STMO on 04 December 2014, 19:34:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 December 2014, 19:24:30
Just put mine through the car wash. Then cleaned and Rain x'd the screen.
What exciting Saturdays you have  ;D

Oh, you want to know about my 1hour 40minute drive Over to the other side of Reading to pick up the last plenum to breather seal in the group from the dealers? And that it took them a week to find to which I am greatful, and that the original eejit that served me couldn't navigate Ecp to the point that he showed me a picture of the coolant bridge claiming he had "found it" when he clearly hadn't. ....AND that he's now "no longer with the company"

If you want to know the rest of my day you can bog off, ya nosey bleeding parker! :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 04 December 2014, 20:21:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 December 2014, 20:06:54
Quote from: STMO on 04 December 2014, 19:34:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 December 2014, 19:24:30
Just put mine through the car wash. Then cleaned and Rain x'd the screen.
What exciting Saturdays you have  ;D

Oh, you want to know about my 1hour 40minute drive Over to the other side of Reading to pick up the last plenum to breather seal in the group from the dealers? And that it took them a week to find to which I am greatful, and that the original eejit that served me couldn't navigate Ecp to the point that he showed me a picture of the coolant bridge claiming he had "found it" when he clearly hadn't. ....AND that he's now "no longer with the company"

If you want to know the rest of my day you can bog off, ya nosey bleeding parker! :P
Nosey? Me? How very dare you!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 December 2014, 08:38:05
Well I was supposed to be changing the seats from the Recaro leathers to Elite cloth today because SWMBO is moaning about the seat being cold when she gets in..... but the rain has stopped play today for that...

I was also supposed to be changing back from the lowered suspension back to the MV6 suspension but also the rain has stopped play on that too.... :(

On a lighter note, it's my youngest sons 8th birthday today so I'll be playing with his new RC car he got and putting it on charge for him before he comes back from school :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 05 December 2014, 15:53:45
Quote from: joff on 04 December 2014, 16:16:14
Did the cam cover seal on the drivers side (135), 6 new plugs and breathers to do tomorrow with an oil change and air filter change as I have a Scotland trip next week.

2 new tyres on my van I just got after the MoT yesterday and the tracking on that as well


Forgot to say a HBV too as that went the night before when the wife used it  :o :o ??? Still I have had antifreeze smell in the car when heaters been on  ::) ::) ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 December 2014, 19:02:07
If it loses coolant still, suspect the heater matrix... Be warned though, the insulation under the carpets will absorb a couple of litres before the carpet gets wet :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 05 December 2014, 19:19:29
got fed up with clunking  when going over speed humps and when turning -so changed the front top mounts today---all nice again :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 05 December 2014, 19:20:21
Once again....I've done nowt. Boring eh?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 05 December 2014, 19:30:26
Quote from: STMO on 05 December 2014, 19:20:21
Once again....I've done nowt. Boring eh?
no --that means yours is not a battlebus ;D and not silly enough to be outside f*****g freezing :y :y so no mate not boring :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 December 2014, 19:49:26
Except the thread is about what's been done, not, not done. ::)

Has Esta moved to Northants per chance?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 05 December 2014, 19:51:06
doing nothing--is doing something--isnt it :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 December 2014, 13:31:01
Put some quality screen wash in , no more of that stuff that stinks of piss when squirted on the screen  ::) Checked the oil , spot on ... suspect sump is weeping  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 December 2014, 13:39:12
Fitted replacement fuel line banjo washers,and found coolant leak,due to 3 jubilee clips not being tight enough,and no i never touched that pipe when doing head gasket.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 December 2014, 13:42:50
Jubilees do that, the rubber compresses over time and jubilees have a set tension so can't adjust until you do them up.

Where as the gm spring clips, pits that they are, keep constant tension no matter how much the rubber compresses.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 December 2014, 13:52:40
Blame the person who installed the lpg piping  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 December 2014, 13:54:54
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 December 2014, 13:52:40
Blame the person who installed the lpg piping  ;D

I did. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 06 December 2014, 18:23:36
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 December 2014, 19:49:26
Except the thread is about what's been done, not, not done. ::)

Has Esta moved to Northants per chance?  ;D
You once suspected that iirc..... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 07 December 2014, 10:44:10
Put the Omega back on its stilts....:(

At least it will go over speedbumps now without scraping LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 December 2014, 19:09:47
Took it for a short spin to Hednesford... 150 miles  ::) Thats cleared the cobwebs out  :y

Low coolant light comes on at least 7 times  ::) Going to order a new c'nt bottle if they not too expensive or tie the wires in a knot  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 07 December 2014, 19:15:42
And your wallet lol  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 07 December 2014, 19:18:53
Quote from: 4x4 on 07 December 2014, 19:15:42
And your wallet lol  ;D

Not too bad , put it this way , just as cheap as using me dads Nissan Note 1.6  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 December 2014, 17:34:52
Two knackered ball joints replaced on the Merc... hopefully put an end to horrific tramlining :-\

Brake pads on the January forecast, and will be getting all four winter tyres refitted as the inner edges of the fronts are getting marginal...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 08 December 2014, 17:36:36
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 December 2014, 17:34:52
Two knackered ball joints replaced on the Merc... hopefully put an end to horrific tramlining :-\

Brake pads on the January forecast, and will be getting all four winter tyres refitted as the inner edges of the fronts are getting marginal...
I see you've removed the price from your sig. Can't bear to part really, can you?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2014, 17:43:05
Looks like I've buggered yet another HG on the Bullet.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 08 December 2014, 17:51:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 December 2014, 17:43:05
Looks like I've buggered yet another HG on the Bullet.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions  :'(
Taking into account your age and your medical history, you need something more spacious and sedate.





Wanna buy a daewoo?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2014, 18:07:39
Quote from: STMO on 08 December 2014, 17:51:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 December 2014, 17:43:05
Looks like I've buggered yet another HG on the Bullet.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions  :'(
Taking into account your age and your medical history, you need something more spacious and sedate.





Wanna buy a daewoo?
Errr, no.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 December 2014, 18:26:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 December 2014, 17:43:05
Looks like I've buggered yet another HG on the Bullet.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions  :'(
Whip that V6 out and drop in a 1.6 K series, shouldn't have those sort of issues then.....   :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 December 2014, 19:44:52
Quote from: STMO on 08 December 2014, 17:36:36
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 December 2014, 17:34:52
Two knackered ball joints replaced on the Merc... hopefully put an end to horrific tramlining :-\

Brake pads on the January forecast, and will be getting all four winter tyres refitted as the inner edges of the fronts are getting marginal...
I see you've removed the price from your sig. Can't bear to part really, can you?  ;D
Nothing to do with Vamps post here...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=127639.8

Oh no, definitely nothing to see here ::)

Still for sale if the Daewoo out grows you over Christmas  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 08 December 2014, 19:50:23
Didn't see that thread....Didn't miss owt either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 December 2014, 12:31:10
Quote from: STMO on 08 December 2014, 17:51:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 December 2014, 17:43:05
Looks like I've buggered yet another HG on the Bullet.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions  :'(
Taking into account your age and your medical history, you need something more spacious and sedate.





Wanna buy a daewoo?

Does it come with free wheels  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 09 December 2014, 17:25:21
Thanks to the help from you  all on this forum I today changed the h.b.v and heater pipes and now have a heater to keep me warm...a few cuts and scratches trying to get the hoses off in confined space but well worth it...so thank you all.. :y :) :) :) :y.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 December 2014, 19:19:40
Busy bee today... fitted new hedgehog to the Oxymoron Sport... heater fan now works as it should 8)

Also dried out the condensation from the lightbar on the plod prior to wrapping it until I can get new lenses. Whilst the lenses were off, I gave them a bit of a clean too...

Are these bright enough do you think...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0099_zpsybvslqbd.mp4.html (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0099_zpsybvslqbd.mp4.html)  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 December 2014, 19:24:43
Quote from: Taxi Al on 09 December 2014, 19:19:40
Busy bee today... fitted new hedgehog to the Oxymoron Sport... heater fan now works as it should 8)

Also dried out the condensation from the lightbar on the plod prior to wrapping it until I can get new lenses. Whilst the lenses were off, I gave them a bit of a clean too...

Are these bright enough do you think...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0099_zpsybvslqbd.mp4.html (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0099_zpsybvslqbd.mp4.html)  ::)

Ahhhhgh my eyes my eyes  :o ;D Looking good  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 12 December 2014, 18:14:28
Cleaned icv on truck,was starting to stall alot ,now all ok again  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 12 December 2014, 18:57:44
Nowt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 12 December 2014, 19:05:35
No point having a car if you cant do anything to it  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 12 December 2014, 19:15:36
Quote from: 4x4 on 12 December 2014, 19:05:35
No point having a car if you cant do anything to it  :-X
No?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 December 2014, 19:27:18
Not strictly car related. But made a safety board for welding gear :)

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee402/webbybear1/Stickout004_zps8a00427d.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/webbybear1/media/Stickout004_zps8a00427d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 12 December 2014, 20:21:59
Fitted Osram night breakers to the miggy today and they do make a nice difference  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 12 December 2014, 22:09:10
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 12 December 2014, 19:27:18
Not strictly car related. But made a safety board for welding gear :)

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee402/webbybear1/Stickout004_zps8a00427d.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/webbybear1/media/Stickout004_zps8a00427d.jpg.html)
Does that mean garage is getting cleared out lol  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 12 December 2014, 22:41:32
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 12 December 2014, 20:21:59
Fitted Osram night breakers to the miggy today and they do make a nice difference  :y

Did you just fit the dipped beam bulbs,  and are they just a straight swap for the original halogens ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 December 2014, 22:49:31
Put petrol in it.  :'(


...for fear of running out completely of BOTH fuels. I swear there was a slight miss as I turned onto the forcourt. Lpg bleeping, and fumes in the petrol tank.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2014, 03:25:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 December 2014, 22:49:31
Put petrol in it.  :'(


...for fear of running out completely of BOTH fuels. I swear there was a slight miss as I turned onto the forcourt. Lpg bleeping, and fumes in the petrol tank.  :-[
I know that feeling... Managed to get 77 litres into an 80 litre tank :-[

Also had winter tyres fitted... Doesn't drift around corners any more ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2014, 17:31:14
Put a battery charger on the Silver Bullet  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 December 2014, 18:13:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2014, 17:31:14
Put a battery charger on the Silver Bullet  :-[

Reminds me, must check the alternator output on the TD as newish battery is a bit tired. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 December 2014, 17:55:23
Oil and filter, replaced steering wheel with a much better condition one and had two new tyres fitted, all on the 2.6  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 December 2014, 20:59:03
Checked tyre pressures. Quite normal.

Guess I'll have to jack it up and check it really is just the tyres that are worn, and causing the tramlining/darting about. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 December 2014, 21:56:56
Driven it nearly 800 miles in two days ::)

Proper minging now :-[

On the plus side, it averaged 46mpg :o

Some horrific driving, especially from lorryists and particularly during the roadworks on the M1 north of Sheffield >:( unfortunately it was dark, and the main cu moron turned off at the M61? before I could note his number/reg to report him. Had my passenger been awake I would have had him video the truck, but suffice to say tailgating the vehicle in front at a distance of three feet with flashing main beam whilst sounding an old fire engine two tone is clucking dangerous not big and certainly not clever at five miles an hour, let alone 50 with narrow lanes  >:( >:( >:(

And, it was a shitty red artic and not a fire engine before anyone pipes up ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 December 2014, 22:07:34
Probably the same bloke that caused the six hour tailback that was on the news!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 December 2014, 22:14:43
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 December 2014, 22:07:34
Probably the same bloke that caused the six hour tailback that was on the news!
If he keeps getting that wound up when driving, he'll be dead by Friday :-\

Managed to slow him to thirty for about 3 miles before he turned off, but that was only as a reaction to him nearly ramming a Micra out of the middle lane... had I been on my own, I would have simply stopped, but even at 9pm there was alot of traffic so resisted that temptation  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 16 December 2014, 22:30:55
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 December 2014, 22:14:43
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 December 2014, 22:07:34
Probably the same bloke that caused the six hour tailback that was on the news!
If he keeps getting that wound up when driving, he'll be dead by Friday :-\

Managed to slow him to thirty for about 3 miles before he turned off, but that was only as a reaction to him nearly ramming a Micra out of the middle lane... had I been on my own, I would have simply stopped, but even at 9pm there was alot of traffic so resisted that temptation  :-\

Had that on the M6 last Thursday night on my return from Scotland, road works so down to 50, with the truck staying at 60 just not slowing at all, and it was pissing down.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 17 December 2014, 15:18:39
Washed it, Vacuumed it, had it MOT'd ...   :)

2 advisories ...

1) front discs corroded on inner surface (was exactly the same last year :) )

2) rear brake pipes corroded (guess I'll be wirebrushing and greasing them in the summer :) )

 ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 17 December 2014, 17:35:20
Erm......ermmmm........ermmmmmmmmm........nowt  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 17 December 2014, 17:38:51
Quote from: STMO on 17 December 2014, 17:35:20
Erm......ermmmm........ermmmmmmmmm........nowt  ;D

+1 too bleedin cold  ;D , the list gets longer though  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 December 2014, 17:46:29
Quote from: STMO on 17 December 2014, 17:35:20
Erm......ermmmm........ermmmmmmmmm........nowt  ;D

Not much you can do with a roller skate, except oil the wheels maybe? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 December 2014, 17:59:08
Unlocked it and got in, started the engine...

Drove to local petrol shop...

Put some petrol in the tank...

Checked the engine oil, topped it up...

Checked the coolant - none in the header tank..... oooohhh fook...!!!! sensor needs renewing or a new header tank... maybe time for HG replacement, only did them 5000 miles ago...??

Topped it up with antifreeze/coolant mixture... shall keep my eye upon this...

Reset the heater panel.... works quite a bit better now...

Locked it up and walked away...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2014, 20:52:44
Its been like Christmas today, firstly the dealer turned up with a load of bits, then a FedEx chap (who couldn't speak a word of English ;D) with a couple of car parts, then Joff with some bits.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 December 2014, 21:08:55
Went to start it and discovered the battery was flat  ::)
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Post by: omega3000 on 18 December 2014, 11:31:00
Hand car wash today  :) £3.99 an free air freshy
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 December 2014, 17:42:26
Started it for the first time today after changing the head gaskets. All good so far, I let it run for a while and it was a bit rough at first but settled down and sounds OK now  :y :y :y  I'll take it for a drive tomorrow.  8) 8) 8)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 18 December 2014, 17:57:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 December 2014, 17:42:26
Started it for the first time today after changing the head gaskets. All good so far, I let it run for a while and it was a bit rough at first but settled down and sounds OK now  :y :y :y  I'll take it for a drive tomorrow.  8) 8) 8)

Sounding good  :)
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Post by: biggriffin on 18 December 2014, 20:53:46
Quote from: Taxi Al on 16 December 2014, 21:56:56
Driven it nearly 800 miles in two days ::)

Proper minging now :-[

On the plus side, it averaged 46mpg :o

Some horrific driving, especially from lorryists and particularly during the roadworks on the M1 north of Sheffield >:( unfortunately it was dark, and the main cu moron turned off at the M61? before I could note his number/reg to report him. Had my passenger been awake I would have had him video the truck, but suffice to say tailgating the vehicle in front at a distance of three feet with flashing main beam whilst sounding an old fire engine two tone is clucking dangerous not big and certainly not clever at five miles an hour, let alone 50 with narrow lanes  >:( >:( >:(

And, it was a shitty red artic and not a fire engine before anyone pipes up ::)

A traffic constable are we now.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 December 2014, 21:12:45
Not that I am aware of ::)

But it doesn't take a genius to work out that driving an artic three feet from anything is, at best, retarded, and at worst dangerous...
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Post by: minifreek on 19 December 2014, 08:27:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 December 2014, 17:42:26
Started it for the first time today after changing the head gaskets. All good so far, I let it run for a while and it was a bit rough at first but settled down and sounds OK now  :y :y :y  I'll take it for a drive tomorrow.  8) 8) 8)

Congrats on changing the HG's, did you also change the oil too.... might explain as to why it ran a bit rough at first...?
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Post by: minifreek on 19 December 2014, 08:29:28
Yesterday I had a nightmare of the battery being flat...? dunno why but it does this at random times for some reason and I cant get to the bottom of why..

The batteries Iv got are all new, well the oldest is 6 months old and are all the correct size for the Omega...

Getting a bit tedious with having to jump start the car at random times...
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 December 2014, 08:33:06
You need someone to write a coherent guide for testing the charging system...

Oh wait, Kevin Wood already did. Leave the car more than four days with a older battery and don't expect it to start. If parking up disconnect it. But read and absorb Kevins guide ;)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 December 2014, 09:47:06
Quote from: minifreek on 19 December 2014, 08:27:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 December 2014, 17:42:26
Started it for the first time today after changing the head gaskets. All good so far, I let it run for a while and it was a bit rough at first but settled down and sounds OK now  :y :y :y  I'll take it for a drive tomorrow.  8) 8) 8)

Congrats on changing the HG's, did you also change the oil too.... might explain as to why it ran a bit rough at first...?

Yep but as I did it over 3 weeks and the heads were off for a few days, so I think all the oil drained out of the heads and took a while for all the new oil to pump round.  :-\ 
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 December 2014, 09:50:17
Yes, it can take a few minutes before all the air bleeds out of the hydraulic tappets. It'll run rough as a badger's @rse until that's happened. :y
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Post by: plym ian on 19 December 2014, 12:13:45
Had 2 new tyres fitted as other ones a bit like duncan goodhew. Two event tyres £95 fitted all I could afford before xmas :)
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Post by: minifreek on 19 December 2014, 12:20:51
Quote from: minifreek on 19 December 2014, 08:29:28
Yesterday I had a nightmare of the battery being flat...? dunno why but it does this at random times for some reason and I cant get to the bottom of why..

The batteries Iv got are all new, well the oldest is 6 months old and are all the correct size for the Omega...

Getting a bit tedious with having to jump start the car at random times...

You did read that bit didn't you Al....? They're not old batteries....

I will read and absorb whatever has been written as a comprehensive guide to the Omega's charging system... Please don't try and think that I know nowt about charging systems.... It is an intermittent fault, that can rear its ugly head every now and then, not a constant fault.... It could be OK for a few days, or can be OK for a couple of weeks/months.... Its nothing to do with the weather getting damp either.... The car isn't laid up for a couple of weeks either, nevermind days...
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Post by: omega3000 on 19 December 2014, 14:04:58
Quote from: plym ian on 19 December 2014, 12:13:45
Had 2 new tyres fitted as other ones a bit like duncan goodhew. Two event tyres £95 fitted all I could afford before xmas :)

Not a bad price , mite look into these tyres .. only want them to go shopping on  :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 December 2014, 14:50:02
A duff alternator or current drain will kill even a brand new battery in short order, especially this time of year.

None of which will have anything at all to do with heaters and headlights being on constantly. Nothing at all...
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Post by: plym ian on 19 December 2014, 20:41:46
Quote from: Emd on 19 December 2014, 14:04:58
Quote from: plym ian on 19 December 2014, 12:13:45
Had 2 new tyres fitted as other ones a bit like duncan goodhew. Two event tyres £95 fitted all I could afford before xmas :)

Not a bad price , mite look into these tyres .. only want them to go shopping on  :)
I dont do many miles tbh mainly round town and very rarely motorway. Ill see how I get on with them and report back :y

They are event wl905s.

They are rated C for wet grip, G for fuel economy and 74db for road noise.

it was annoying though. I did have 225/45/17 on the front and I said to the fitter make sure you put 235's on as thats what should be on there. So what did he fit? Yeap 225's so I said take them off and fit the right ones on. He gave me such a filthy look his boss told him off ;D
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Post by: tidla on 19 December 2014, 21:48:19
Quote from: minifreek on 19 December 2014, 12:20:51
Quote from: minifreek on 19 December 2014, 08:29:28
Yesterday I had a nightmare of the battery being flat...? dunno why but it does this at random times for some reason and I cant get to the bottom of why..

The batteries Iv got are all new, well the oldest is 6 months old and are all the correct size for the Omega...

Getting a bit tedious with having to jump start the car at random times...

You did read that bit didn't you Al....? They're not old batteries....

I will read and absorb whatever has been written as a comprehensive guide to the Omega's charging system... Please don't try and think that I know nowt about charging systems.... It is an intermittent fault, that can rear its ugly head every now and then, not a constant fault.... It could be OK for a few days, or can be OK for a couple of weeks/months.... Its nothing to do with the weather getting damp either.... The car isn't laid up for a couple of weeks either, nevermind days...

Had this kind of problem on a mk 3 mondeo and a renault trafic. Different vehicles i know, same symptoms. Both vehicles suffered from the ( in the case of the ford) GEM module not shutting down completely. Not using the central locking fob ( broken) on the renault. The ford " cured" itself after being reset.
Never read of similar fault on the omega, always a first..

What is common is that stupid earth battery clamp.
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Post by: minifreek on 20 December 2014, 16:24:44
I replaced both the battery clamps with very good quality ICE gold plated type which bolt onto the terminals a damn sight better than the standard clamps from factory, so they aint an issue..

The alternator is working fine and dandy, as said (but seems it keeps getting missed) that this has been happening for some time regardless of time of day or year... its not something that has just startedas the weather has changed so using more of the electrical systems in the car i.e. the heater blower, demister etc... this happens at anytime day or night.... usually overnight...

I'll get to the bottom of it, with or without the ignorant sarcastic smart arse comments... :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 December 2014, 16:42:21
Follow the guide to the letter. It includes where and how to look for stray currents.

Obvious culprit is a sticky delay relay or possibly a faulty Ice component. Which Tilda also mention.

Ignore the tone and take the advice as it's given
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Post by: minifreek on 20 December 2014, 16:53:46
I have followed the post to the letter, I know how to fault find on a car... Iv been doing it for many many years... This fault that is on mine is intermittent.... the car can be OK for days sometimes weeks, then suddenly the battery just goes flat. Can be overnight or during the day....

I did suspect a faulty ICE component, the amplifiers provide the biggest current drain, I disconnected them at first port of call, the battery still drains...

However - the battery today has been OK overnight, we shall see what tomorrow brings...


Al - I wasn't 'having a go' at you, but maybe the patronising way that was written in the post. I was looking for an answer not a smart arse comment about things being used more at this time of year... Im more than capable of finding an electrical fault on a car, when the fault is there... when its intermittent, it is usually by chance that it is resolved...
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2014, 17:30:49
Quote from: minifreek on 20 December 2014, 16:24:44
very good quality ICE gold plated type
Generally, you want both parts of any given connector to be the same material, in order to stop an insulator building up due to a chemical reaction.

That's why, for eg, in your home, your leads' connectors should match the amp/speaker material. Gold plated is far from ideal if the other side of the connector isn't.

HTH for future ref :y


So in the case of lead acid battery connctors, the last thing you want is gold plated. Marketing over reality  :'(.


That's not to say GM ones are perfect.  Esp not the ones on 2.2 petrols, that all seem to be poorly crimped.
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2014, 17:31:36
Drove the Silver Bullet to work yesterday. Ran out of coolant and oil. Oppps.
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Post by: Andy H on 20 December 2014, 17:45:10
Quote from: minifreek on 20 December 2014, 16:53:46
I have followed the post to the letter, I know how to fault find on a car... Iv been doing it for many many years... This fault that is on mine is intermittent.... the car can be OK for days sometimes weeks, then suddenly the battery just goes flat. Can be overnight or during the day....

I did suspect a faulty ICE component, the amplifiers provide the biggest current drain, I disconnected them at first port of call, the battery still drains...

However - the battery today has been OK overnight, we shall see what tomorrow brings...


Al - I wasn't 'having a go' at you, but maybe the patronising way that was written in the post. I was looking for an answer not a smart arse comment about things being used more at this time of year... Im more than capable of finding an electrical fault on a car, when the fault is there... when its intermittent, it is usually by chance that it is resolved...
Don't know if it is the cause on your car but.... the ignition switch keeps various auxiliary circuits live until you pull the key from the ignition and the centre of the switch pops out. Lots of people have had the switch get sticky and found that the centre wasn't popping out, the interior lights, radio and computer display stayed lit and their battery would go flat overnight.

Intermittent too..........

I think there might be a guide somewhere about how to clean and lubricate the switch.
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Post by: minifreek on 20 December 2014, 18:23:09
Thanks for the advice folks, the ignition switch fully switches off .... if that can be understood LOL

The battery posts was fully cleaned before the new battery connectors was fitted, I did see that the positive cable running to the aux fuse box thats in the square box under the bonnet was corroded (gone green) so that got replaced with a better piece - albeit not new - but a better conditioned wire... The alternator etc..has had what is called the big three upgrade for the wiring so the alternator is working at best efficiency for the ICE system that is installed... A brand new earth clamp and lead was fitted for the engine block as I suspected the engine block to chassis cable may have either broken down or corroded internally...

As said, its intermittent... I could go out to it today and run it without a problem, could go to it tomorrow without a problem - come Monday it'll be dead.... I'll keep at it until its either solved or scrapped LOL

Thanks for the suggestions...

Maybe make a new thread instead of clogging this up....?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 December 2014, 18:39:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2014, 17:31:36
Drove the Silver Bullet to work yesterday. Ran out of coolant and oil. Oppps.
Do you fancy a 3.0 Astra g manual saloon to match TBE? ::)
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Post by: tidla on 20 December 2014, 21:32:00
Quote from: minifreek on 20 December 2014, 18:23:09
Thanks for the advice folks, the ignition switch fully switches off .... if that can be understood LOL

The battery posts was fully cleaned before the new battery connectors was fitted, I did see that the positive cable running to the aux fuse box thats in the square box under the bonnet was corroded (gone green) so that got replaced with a better piece - albeit not new - but a better conditioned wire... The alternator etc..has had what is called the big three upgrade for the wiring so the alternator is working at best efficiency for the ICE system that is installed... A brand new earth clamp and lead was fitted for the engine block as I suspected the engine block to chassis cable may have either broken down or corroded internally...

As said, its intermittent... I could go out to it today and run it without a problem, could go to it tomorrow without a problem - come Monday it'll be dead.... I'll keep at it until its either solved or scrapped LOL

Thanks for the suggestions...

Maybe make a new thread instead of clogging this up....?

 :y I have a amp meter which can measure very low current (clamp on type) pulling fuses till the current drops shows which circuit is playing up, if its playing up when your checking that is.
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Post by: omega3000 on 21 December 2014, 15:12:19
Soldered a broken aerial wire .... radio working a treat now  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 21 December 2014, 16:25:22
Thought it was about time I put the cars I'm not using on charge..

M3 unlocked fine and the Optimate went on, plus it started last week so I reckon I'm good there.
RX8 next.. Battery reads 2.8V on the Lidl trickle charger.. Never seen a 12v battery read that low! Guess that's well and truly beyond saving..
Omega next.. Battery reads 2.0v, another record low. Oops! Wonder if the battery warranty covers obvious neglect!
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2014, 18:37:31
Whilst out and about in Bicester, I noticed the amount of green mould on the Battlebus' sunroof, so when I got it home, I thought I ought to wash it.

Then I looked at TBE, and it was filthy, so washed that as well.  The poor Bullet then looked a bit sorry, so did that one as well.

It was bloomin' freezing out there, the wind had a nasty bite :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 December 2014, 18:55:22
Might spend a couple of days next week giving my two a going over :-X

Silver one hasn't been washed for two months, and white one had a cloth run over it when it rained a month ago to stop it looking sooo abandoned, but need to shift the stringy green stuff from the window rubbers  :-[ :-X
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Post by: biggriffin on 22 December 2014, 15:27:06
Speedo cluster out, fitted new blubs, then took it alll out again as forgot to plug in mid.  :o
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2014, 15:42:02
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 December 2014, 15:27:06
Speedo cluster out, fitted new blubs, then took it alll out again as forgot to plug in mid.  :o
Got that t shirt ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2014, 15:46:06
Ordered discs and pads all round for the Merc. Much obliged to Jason at Allgerman for his service. Have only heard good things, so nice to experience it first hand...

Parcelforce permitting,  I should be busy on Boxing day  8)
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Post by: BazaJT on 25 December 2014, 13:57:24
Having taken Maureen to her grand daughters for the day I've returned home and replaced thermostat.Was a bit worried about this as I've heard/read much on here re the "B" bolt.However every thing has gone smoothly with no more hassle than I'd normally expect when working on a car.Running engine up to temp and sorting out coolant level all seems watertight and dry-time will now tell!
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 December 2014, 15:25:14
Quote from: BazaJT on 25 December 2014, 13:57:24
Having taken Maureen to her grand daughters for the day I've returned home and replaced thermostat.Was a bit worried about this as I've heard/read much on here re the "B" bolt.However every thing has gone smoothly with no more hassle than I'd normally expect when working on a car.Running engine up to temp and sorting out coolant level all seems watertight and dry-time will now tell!
Quite a satisfying job, that ;)

Don't forget to set the heater temp to HI/max otherwise you'll get a coolant level warning when you first use the heater as it still has air in it... :y
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Post by: BazaJT on 25 December 2014, 18:06:29
Yes set temp to max to avoid the very thing of which you speak.Still good to have a "heads up"though.
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Post by: omega3000 on 25 December 2014, 19:54:18
Used it as a taxi , roads empty and slippy   :)
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 December 2014, 03:17:33
nothing since i got rid of the omega ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 December 2014, 17:27:44
Discs and pads all done, parking brake requires tweaking, but same design as Omega but with three times the adjustment, so requires alot less effort to adjust it 8)

Job for another day though as the weather is king horrible now...
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Post by: Shackeng on 28 December 2014, 11:30:39
Did 40 miles in 2 hours in the rolling car park on the M25 yesterday back from Kent, then did the last 70 miles in an hour and a half. :y :y :y

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Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2014, 13:21:54
Put some oil in the Bullet to stop it moaning. Not before I had myself some slow speed fun on the icy roads.

Stalled the Battlebus by parking too close to the Bullet running on high idle, heck of a job to restart.

Took Battlesbus down the tip...   ...but brought it back :P

Cleaned up 3 out of 4 threads on some bits that need fitting.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2014, 13:32:36
Also put a load of mould killer on the Battlebus, and slapped the Bullet on charge. Again.
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Post by: Lagondanet on 28 December 2014, 14:21:48
Started it up. First time since Christmas Eve. Filled it up & checked the tyre pressures. Ready for the commute to London in the morning.  :y
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 28 December 2014, 16:01:31
Off to Edinburgh for Hogmanay festival tomorrow. So pre-journey checks completed. Slight coolant top up needed  ::) ;D

Fluids and spanners in boot.

Petrol and tyre pressures at morrisons tomorrow morn :)
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 28 December 2014, 16:02:38
Oh and cleaned and oiled the 3.0 engine in the garage as was starting to look a touch rusty.

Turns over real nice!
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Post by: ted_one on 28 December 2014, 21:36:48
Cleaned 2 of 3.....thinking will do the other one tomorrow. Just got back from OSP after picking up a couple of urgent bits, should have taken the car that needs cleaning.....-4 degrees M4 salted and clean car now covered in the stuff. Bo**ocks ???
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 December 2014, 00:18:34
At least the wheels will scrub up a treat :y nothing eats brake dust like road salt 8)
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 29 December 2014, 19:36:42
'Kin 'ell!

Two things. . .

1. Glad I checked tyre pressures. . . All on 24psi. What a difference on the steering!
Lol

And

2. Glad I topped up washer fluid. . . The amount of shite and salt on the road I've gone through half a tank of washer fluid  :o

Now just chilling in hotel in wetherby with a cold beer  8) 8) 8)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 29 December 2014, 20:32:55
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 29 December 2014, 19:36:42
Glad I topped up washer fluid. . . The amount of shite and salt on the road I've gone through half a tank of washer fluid  :o

Aye, I get through a tankful a week easy at the moment.  ::) The joy of Headlight washers for the HID's!

Put a new battery on the Alhambra... Interesting that VAG saw fit to put a non-standard size (physical) battery in it. Now list the standard size battery with a slightly lower Ah rating as the direct replacement.

Swapped battery on the 3.2 and it started first click without any lifter noise at all after being stood for two or so months....   
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Post by: minifreek on 01 January 2015, 20:12:12
Topped up the washer fluid, checked the oil, checked the coolant level, removed a shed load of brown mayo....??? need I be worried...??

Drove it to Asda - never again..... nearly killed some bloke for trying to take me parking spot I was reversing into....!!!

Drove to Halfords to see what I can spend my gift certificate on..... opps-all really... LOL
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2015, 20:38:13
Mayo in coolant bottle is a bad sign. Mayo under oil cap is probably not a bad sign.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 January 2015, 21:10:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2015, 20:38:13
Mayo in coolant bottle is a bad sign. Mayo under oil cap is probably not a bad sign.
Quote from: minifreek on 01 January 2015, 20:12:12
Topped up the washer fluid, checked the oil, checked the coolant level, removed a shed load of brown mayo....??? need I be worried...??

Drove it to Asda - never again..... nearly killed some bloke for trying to take me parking spot I was reversing into....!!!

Drove to Halfords to see what I can spend my gift certificate on..... opps-all really... LOL
Personally I would stop driving it... :-X Needs a new oil cooler, and soon...
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Post by: bored bigyin54 on 02 January 2015, 00:15:35
when you got a good car you dont need to do anything :y :y :y
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 02 January 2015, 07:03:52
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 January 2015, 21:10:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2015, 20:38:13
Mayo in coolant bottle is a bad sign. Mayo under oil cap is probably not a bad sign.
Quote from: minifreek on 01 January 2015, 20:12:12
Topped up the washer fluid, checked the oil, checked the coolant level, removed a shed load of brown mayo....??? need I be worried...??

Drove it to Asda - never again..... nearly killed some bloke for trying to take me parking spot I was reversing into....!!!

Drove to Halfords to see what I can spend my gift certificate on..... opps-all really... LOL
Personally I would stop driving it... :-X Needs a new oil cooler, and soon...


As Al says really but if you really have to use the car, pop the contents of a good 10 Ariel Liquid Tabs in the water bottle.  It will emulsify the oil and stop it bunging up the radiator / cooking the top end of the engine  :y :y
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Post by: Mr Gav on 02 January 2015, 13:59:50
Got two new front tyres and tracking done, it actually goes where it`s pointed now  :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 03 January 2015, 09:49:05
Quote from: Mr Gav on 02 January 2015, 13:59:50
Got two new front tyres and tracking done, it actually goes where it`s pointed now  :y
Just as well, twixer not about,that should be "full geometry at wim" :-X
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Post by: The Sheriff on 03 January 2015, 09:53:16
Lent it to the wife to take the dog for a walk. It's raining.
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Post by: The Sheriff on 03 January 2015, 10:08:39
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 09:53:16
Lent it to the wife to take the dog for a walk. It's raining.
Mistake. She's just brought her back, covered in fox shit.  :(
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 January 2015, 10:35:43
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 10:08:39
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 09:53:16
Lent it to the wife to take the dog for a walk. It's raining.
Mistake. She's just brought her back, covered in fox shit.  :(

Dogs can't resist rolling around in fox shit.  ::)  ;D
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Post by: The Sheriff on 03 January 2015, 10:37:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 03 January 2015, 10:35:43
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 10:08:39
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 09:53:16
Lent it to the wife to take the dog for a walk. It's raining.
Mistake. She's just brought her back, covered in fox shit.  :(

Dogs can't resist rolling around in fox shit.  ::)  ;D
No, you misunderstand. The Mrs was covered in fox shit. ;D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 January 2015, 10:50:37
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 10:37:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 03 January 2015, 10:35:43
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 10:08:39
Quote from: STMO on 03 January 2015, 09:53:16
Lent it to the wife to take the dog for a walk. It's raining.
Mistake. She's just brought her back, covered in fox shit.  :(

Dogs can't resist rolling around in fox shit.  ::)  ;D

No, you misunderstand. The Mrs was covered in fox shit. ;D

Poor woman.  The things she has to do to get a bit of attention.  :o  ::)  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 03 January 2015, 10:58:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 03 January 2015, 09:49:05
Quote from: Mr Gav on 02 January 2015, 13:59:50
Got two new front tyres and tracking done, it actually goes where it`s pointed now  :y
Just as well, twixer not about,that should be "full geometry at wim" :-X

PMSL  ;D It`ll get that when the B4`s, top mounts and bushes have all been fitted  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Timetraveller5 on 03 January 2015, 15:18:27

Spent the morning cleaning & conditioning my leather interior, it was quite dry in places, particularly the headrests. I was amazed at how dirty they were...Being black I suppose you don't see it...

I will repeat the conditioning process, in a few days time.

Cheers  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 03 January 2015, 21:29:13
Changed the stat on the Astra, will admit that it was a pattern one on there that had jammed open, this was to replace the pattern stat that jammed shut. OE one now fitted and all toasty warm again

Andy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2015, 21:54:55
I hate working on engines with LPG fitted
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2015, 22:05:55
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2015, 21:54:55
I hate working on engines with LPG fitted
How is the Bullet? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2015, 22:07:36
Initial report suggest all is well....but I hate hate hate working on engines with LPG fitted
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 January 2015, 10:48:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2015, 21:54:55
I hate working on engines with LPG fitted

Haven't you always hated gas in the vicinity when working on cars? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 04 January 2015, 12:46:48
Not been happy with how truck has been running since headgasket was replaced,so retimed it up as i never moved crank when i originally checked timing before stripping head down,and i rechecked everything my own way and it confirmed what i thought,crank was a tooth out from tdc,all put back together and now running as it should  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 January 2015, 15:51:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 January 2015, 10:48:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2015, 21:54:55
I hate working on engines with LPG fitted

Haven't you always hated gas in the vicinity when working on cars? ;)

Yes lol, it tends to knock one out of one's stride!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 January 2015, 15:53:14
Quote from: 4x4 on 04 January 2015, 12:46:48
Not been happy with how truck has been running since headgasket was replaced,so retimed it up as i never moved crank when i originally checked timing before stripping head down,and i rechecked everything my own way and it confirmed what i thought,crank was a tooth out from tdc,all put back together and now running as it should  :y

For the sake of a few minutes extra to check, it's well worth doing. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 January 2015, 15:55:39
Oil and Filter change, and unblocked the scuttle drain to round off the cambelt change of a few days ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 04 January 2015, 17:25:58
Finaly got round to repairing the non working front speakers on my 2000 XJ cherokee, passenger side was just a bad speaker, but the drivers side was a broken speaker wire in rubber flexi boot. fitted a pair of pioneer 17cm duel cone jobbies. job done.
still got a list to get through though, hey ho the joys of jeep ownership.
Gary :lol:
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2015, 17:23:56
Used the Bullet for work today, and not had to fill the boot with spare coolant :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 January 2015, 17:25:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2015, 17:23:56
Used the Bullet for work today, and not had to fill the boot with spare coolant :D

I think I've spotted your problem here.. it wasn't a failed HG, you've been pouring the coolant into the wrong end of the car! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 January 2015, 17:26:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2015, 17:23:56
Used the Bullet for work today, and not had to fill the boot with spare coolant :D
Bet that's a relief 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2015, 17:28:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 January 2015, 17:25:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2015, 17:23:56
Used the Bullet for work today, and not had to fill the boot with spare coolant :D

I think I've spotted your problem here.. it wasn't a failed HG, you've been pouring the coolant into the wrong end of the car! :y
Nah, all the holes in the boot have been fixed. It was definitely putting it on the road...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2015, 17:28:42
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 January 2015, 17:26:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2015, 17:23:56
Used the Bullet for work today, and not had to fill the boot with spare coolant :D
Bet that was a LOT of fun 8)
Fixed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 06 January 2015, 23:04:08
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 04 January 2015, 17:25:58
Finaly got round to repairing the non working front speakers on my 2000 XJ cherokee, passenger side was just a bad speaker, but the drivers side was a broken speaker wire in rubber flexi boot. fitted a pair of pioneer 17cm duel cone jobbies. job done.
still got a list to get through though, hey ho the joys of jeep ownership.
Gary :lol:

Mite need some advice then if this auction goes to plan  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 08 January 2015, 17:05:14
1st proper drive out in truck today since redoing the timing,now pulls far better and sounds so much better  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 09 January 2015, 14:11:49
Had a front screen chip repaired. Same place as last August so free.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2015, 16:41:22
Quote from: Lagondanet on 09 January 2015, 14:11:49
Had a front screen chip repaired. Same place as last August so free.  :)
Mrs TB has wrecked another bloody windscreen.  Still, the fitters made a poor job last time, so maybe its not so bad :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 January 2015, 16:57:23
Took mine for a VIC check after being written off as a CatC. £41 for 10mins, not a bad deal for VOSA. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 January 2015, 17:25:32
Pulled a decent birds nest out the exhaust  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 10 January 2015, 15:56:33
Changed oil, filter, air filter & pollen filter on SWMBO's Jazz. 6000 miles since last service , but.....21 months! :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 January 2015, 15:58:48
Pressure washed the boot gullys on the Bullet, and reminents from the granding/welding had got in there, stuck, and started to rust :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2015, 16:57:21
Tightened a jubilee clip.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 January 2015, 17:05:46
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 January 2015, 16:57:21
Tightened a jubilee clip.  :y
You go steady now... :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 10 January 2015, 19:01:03
Connected the solar panel to the OBD socket on the Elite, as I probably wont be using it for a week or two. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2015, 20:35:22
Arsed about with the handbrake. Should work - well enough for one go on the MOT rollers, at any rate. :-X

Spotted all of the pipe clips on the LPG line had rotted away to nothing. :o Replaced the critical ones. Mental note to buy more P clips. Plastic ones!

Fixed the number plate light that fails on the way to every MOT, and then again about 2 weeks after. >:(

Oil and filter changed.

Painted some waxoyl onto those LSC springs.

Wiper blades changed.

Rear headlight levelling sensor replaced.

Polished the headlight lenses so you can tell if the headlights work. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 January 2015, 15:32:31
Bit on the mum bus...oil and filter change, Cleaned the EGR and boot valve.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2015, 17:46:57
Looked at fixing the numberplate hinge/spring. Decided it needed parts, so ignored it !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 18:18:33
Been buzzy. Filled screen wash with Halfords lime berry flavour :) only got 20L left now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2015, 18:32:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 18:18:33
Been buzzy. Filled screen wash with Halfords lime berry flavour :) only got 20L left now ;D

I've got blackcurrent in mine.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 20:47:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 January 2015, 18:32:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 18:18:33
Been buzzy. Filled screen wash with Halfords lime berry flavour :) only got 20L left now ;D

I've got blackcurrent in mine.  :D
Did you buy in bulk at the sale price £2.48. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 11 January 2015, 21:32:13
Pulled the passenger side head off of the engine I removed from my MV6 18 months ago.

As I thought - severe head gasket failure  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2015, 21:44:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 20:47:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 January 2015, 18:32:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 18:18:33
Been buzzy. Filled screen wash with Halfords lime berry flavour :) only got 20L left now ;D

I've got blackcurrent in mine.  :D
Did you buy in bulk at the sale price £2.48. 8)

No I missed that.  ::) £4.99 for 5 litres of blackcurrent concentrate, which will last for ages as I'm stingy with it!  :D  It's too much like cordial for my liking though, so keep it away from the kids!!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 January 2015, 21:46:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 January 2015, 21:44:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 20:47:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 January 2015, 18:32:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 18:18:33
Been buzzy. Filled screen wash with Halfords lime berry flavour :) only got 20L left now ;D

I've got blackcurrent in mine.  :D
Did you buy in bulk at the sale price £2.48. 8)

No I missed that.  ::) £4.99 for 5 litres of blackcurrent concentrate, which will last for ages as I'm stingy with it!  :D  It's too much like cordial for my liking though, so keep it away from the kids!!  ;)
:o

You kept them quiet... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2015, 21:59:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 January 2015, 21:46:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 January 2015, 21:44:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 20:47:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 January 2015, 18:32:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 18:18:33
Been buzzy. Filled screen wash with Halfords lime berry flavour :) only got 20L left now ;D

I've got blackcurrent in mine.  :D
Did you buy in bulk at the sale price £2.48. 8)

No I missed that.  ::) £4.99 for 5 litres of blackcurrent concentrate, which will last for ages as I'm stingy with it!  :D  It's too much like cordial for my liking though, so keep it away from the kids!!  ;)
:o

You kept them quiet... ;D

Not mine!!  :o  ::)  Just general advice to those who forgot to use a condom!  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 January 2015, 22:06:19
Phew...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2015, 07:47:57
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 20:47:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 January 2015, 18:32:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2015, 18:18:33
Been buzzy. Filled screen wash with Halfords lime berry flavour :) only got 20L left now ;D

I've got blackcurrent in mine.  :D
Did you buy in bulk at the sale price £2.48. 8)
I *think* that is the usual trade price
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2015, 07:51:19


Quote from: sjc on 11 January 2015, 21:32:13
Pulled the passenger side head off of the engine I removed from my MV6 18 months ago.

As I thought - severe head gasket failure  ;)
1998 model? Passenger side?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 January 2015, 10:02:40
Drove it for 2 miles at <cough!> 70 MPH this morning.

Then it occurred to me that I don't remember getting the torque wrench out to torque up the wheel nuts after the weekend's fettling. So, out with the wheel brace in the next layby. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 January 2015, 10:34:47
Got that T shirt too :-[ had some welding done to the front passenger footwell on one of my Granadas, nsf wheel off for access... afterwards drove over 6 miles trying to work out why the steering was all over the place and where the horrendous clonk was coming from... fortunately I still had four of the wheel nuts ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 January 2015, 10:45:14
These had been buzzed up with the impact wrench with the wheels in the air before lowering and final torquing, then I noticed something else that needed doing while it was off its' wheels, and another thing, and another, then it was dinner time, so dropped it off the jacks and called it a night... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2015, 13:13:50
A mate and I whilst working in Zimbabwe took a truck for a test drive that someone else had been working on.  ::)  My mate was driving and started complaining that the steering was funny so we pulled over to find that the front wheelnuts hadn't been torqued up and were veeeeery loose and in some cases about to drop off!  :o  :D

All we could find on board was a pair of mole grips so it was a very slow journey home!!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 12 January 2015, 14:26:54
Been there done that. Muscat corniche mid 1970's. Picked the car (Fiat 128?) up from the garage. Heard knocking. Went to a party. Driving home someone pulled up alongside. Passenger front wheel was gone. They gave me a lift home. Needless to say I'd had a tipple or two otherwise I might have noticed.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2015, 17:58:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 January 2015, 10:02:40
Drove it for 2 miles at <cough!> 70 MPH this morning.

Then it occurred to me that I don't remember getting the torque wrench out to torque up the wheel nuts after the weekend's fettling. So, out with the wheel brace in the next layby. :-[
Yeah. Gixer has done that too me. Fortunately the noise and wobble happened in tesco car park, not the 70 mile high speed run before ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 January 2015, 18:54:15
Bit like the droning noise that started on my way back from the last track day in the M3.. couldn't work out what it was, sounded like a wheel bearing had badly gone though.

Got home and the rear wheel bolts were all finger tight :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2015, 18:58:55
Driven it to bicester and back in Oder to get on the shitty chiltern slug. Which was late, as normal
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 January 2015, 22:52:37
Finished the Jazz service and checked a pre-reg Jazz for £14.5  in the Swindon Honda. They say ours is worth about £2.5K. a 1.4 '06 plate with 48k miles. Seems low as I see them for £4.5 for sale. Looks like Autotrader for a private sale. >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2015, 07:39:14
Driven it back to bicester so I can let the slug line rape me for £70 for a delayed train with standing room only. AGAIN
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2015, 17:50:10
Grrrr, lucky to find standing room on journey home :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2015, 18:03:20
And it's a shitty slamdoor so noisey, rattle, squeaky and bloody warm this crammed.

Not sure if I ever mentioned, I hate the rather chiltern slug
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 13 January 2015, 21:35:13
Hmm... not sure why photobucket is giving me a tiny little preview of this pic :(

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/Old%20V6%20Engine/IMG_0150.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 13 January 2015, 21:56:09
Sussed it

Head gasket failure anyone (this is the engine I pulled out of my MV6 about 18 months ago)...

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/Old%20V6%20Engine/IMG_0149.jpg)

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/Old%20V6%20Engine/IMG_0148.jpg)

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g373/sjcrossan/Old%20V6%20Engine/IMG_0151.jpg)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 January 2015, 22:16:32
I noticed the steam cleaned cylinder head and piston crown before I scrolled down & saw the displaced fire ring.

What was the history behind this engine?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 13 January 2015, 22:27:33
When I bought it, the car was in very poor mechanical condition but solid bodywork and was very cheap. Judging by the amount of gunk in the coolant system when I flushed it, I reckon it had been run with little or no antifreeze for quite a while. Got 15k out of it before it blew at 165k - and I tend to be quite heavy with my right foot  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 13 January 2015, 22:28:55
BTW, it went F1-style with huge ploom of white smoke!

It sure cleaned the bore out tho  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 16:07:56
Got an MOT :D

Receptionist prompted me to "have a word" with the tester "about your handbrake" (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif). Said conversation included the expression "benefit of the doubt". ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 January 2015, 16:46:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 16:07:56
Got an MOT :D

Receptionist prompted me to "have a word" with the tester "about your handbrake" (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif). Said conversation included the expression "benefit of the doubt". ::)
The P postion still works effectively on both wheels then... ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 17:23:47
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 January 2015, 16:46:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 16:07:56
Got an MOT :D

Receptionist prompted me to "have a word" with the tester "about your handbrake" (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif). Said conversation included the expression "benefit of the doubt". ::)
The P postion still works effectively on both wheels then... ::)  ;D

Absolutely. The handbrake works too. And it releases. Sometimes. Half a mile up the road. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 14 January 2015, 18:41:20
When I went to get my tyres the other day, a woman was picking up her car, which had passed its mot with one advisory.......smelly hanging in the windscreen. The tester had removed it but told her it could be a fail if she took it anywhere else.
Common sense or good salesmanship...I don't know.
If only all testers were like this.........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 January 2015, 18:44:49
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:41:20
When I went to get my tyres the other day, a woman was picking up her car, which had passed its mot with one advisory.......smelly hanging in the windscreen. The tester had removed it but told her it could be a fail if she took it anywhere else.
Common sense or good salesmanship...I don't know.
If only all testers were like this.........
Call me cynical, but they probably have a sales display next to the till... strategically placed in order to sell them to people who have just had theirs removed by the resident friendly MoT testers ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 18:50:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 January 2015, 18:44:49
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:41:20
When I went to get my tyres the other day, a woman was picking up her car, which had passed its mot with one advisory.......smelly hanging in the windscreen. The tester had removed it but told her it could be a fail if she took it anywhere else.
Common sense or good salesmanship...I don't know.
If only all testers were like this.........
Call me cynical, but they probably have a sales display next to the till... strategically placed in order to sell them to people who have just had theirs removed by the resident friendly MoT testers ::)

What I did notice about my local garage today was a big "good garage scheme" poster.. next to a poster advertising some snake oil.

He was pouring some potion into a car in the workshop when I arrived, too. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 14 January 2015, 18:51:32
Replaced the rear screen on my estate as some knobhead decided to smash it last night
Lucky enough i had a replacement rear screen in the shed waiting to be fitted to the new and freshly painted tailgate i have, but i needed to secure the car.
God help who ever is responsible should i ever find out. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 14 January 2015, 18:53:23
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 14 January 2015, 18:51:32
Replaced the rear screen on my estate as some knobhead decided to smash it last night
Lucky enough i had a replacement rear screen in the shed waiting to be fitted to the new and freshly painted tailgate i have, but i needed to secure the car.
God help who ever is responsible should i ever find out. >:(
What will you do to them, Gary? Make them watch Fulham?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 January 2015, 18:57:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 18:50:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 January 2015, 18:44:49
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:41:20
When I went to get my tyres the other day, a woman was picking up her car, which had passed its mot with one advisory.......smelly hanging in the windscreen. The tester had removed it but told her it could be a fail if she took it anywhere else.
Common sense or good salesmanship...I don't know.
If only all testers were like this.........
Call me cynical, but they probably have a sales display next to the till... strategically placed in order to sell them to people who have just had theirs removed by the resident friendly MoT testers ::)

What I did notice about my local garage today was a big "good garage scheme" poster.. next to a poster advertising some snake oil.

He was pouring some potion into a car in the workshop when I arrived, too. ::)

I have heard of this term but unfortunately dont know what it means ?

Anyone  ??? :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 14 January 2015, 18:57:26
Hell no mate, liverpool. now thats real torture. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 14 January 2015, 18:58:18
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 18:57:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 18:50:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 January 2015, 18:44:49
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:41:20
When I went to get my tyres the other day, a woman was picking up her car, which had passed its mot with one advisory.......smelly hanging in the windscreen. The tester had removed it but told her it could be a fail if she took it anywhere else.
Common sense or good salesmanship...I don't know.
If only all testers were like this.........
Call me cynical, but they probably have a sales display next to the till... strategically placed in order to sell them to people who have just had theirs removed by the resident friendly MoT testers ::)

What I did notice about my local garage today was a big "good garage scheme" poster.. next to a poster advertising some snake oil.

He was pouring some potion into a car in the workshop when I arrived, too. ::)

I have heard of this term but unfortunately dont know what it means ?

Anyone  ??? :-\ :-\
Oil of snake or snake oil. Most garages will willingly sell you some, if you ask. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 14 January 2015, 18:58:42
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 14 January 2015, 18:57:26
Hell no mate, liverpool. now thats real torture. :o
Cheeky..... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 January 2015, 19:00:23
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:58:18
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 18:57:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 18:50:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 January 2015, 18:44:49
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:41:20
When I went to get my tyres the other day, a woman was picking up her car, which had passed its mot with one advisory.......smelly hanging in the windscreen. The tester had removed it but told her it could be a fail if she took it anywhere else.
Common sense or good salesmanship...I don't know.
If only all testers were like this.........
Call me cynical, but they probably have a sales display next to the till... strategically placed in order to sell them to people who have just had theirs removed by the resident friendly MoT testers ::)

What I did notice about my local garage today was a big "good garage scheme" poster.. next to a poster advertising some snake oil.

He was pouring some potion into a car in the workshop when I arrived, too. ::)

I have heard of this term but unfortunately dont know what it means ?

Anyone  ??? :-\ :-\
Oil of snake or snake oil. Most garages will willingly sell you some, if you ask. :y

WT ? Something like say tesco own brand engine oil  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 14 January 2015, 19:02:03
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 19:00:23
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:58:18
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 18:57:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2015, 18:50:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 January 2015, 18:44:49
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 18:41:20
When I went to get my tyres the other day, a woman was picking up her car, which had passed its mot with one advisory.......smelly hanging in the windscreen. The tester had removed it but told her it could be a fail if she took it anywhere else.
Common sense or good salesmanship...I don't know.
If only all testers were like this.........
Call me cynical, but they probably have a sales display next to the till... strategically placed in order to sell them to people who have just had theirs removed by the resident friendly MoT testers ::)

What I did notice about my local garage today was a big "good garage scheme" poster.. next to a poster advertising some snake oil.

He was pouring some potion into a car in the workshop when I arrived, too. ::)

I have heard of this term but unfortunately dont know what it means ?

Anyone  ??? :-\ :-\
Oil of snake or snake oil. Most garages will willingly sell you some, if you ask. :y

WT ? Something like say tesco own brand engine oil  ???
Don't you own a google?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omega3000 on 14 January 2015, 19:09:23
Quote
The term "snake oil salesman" refers to a person that is pushing a product that is deemed to be overhyped at best, and fraudulent at worst. 

Excellent  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 14 January 2015, 19:28:50
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 19:09:23
Quote
The term "snake oil salesman" refers to a person that is pushing a product that is deemed to be overhyped at best, and fraudulent at worst. 

Excellent  ;D

Brendan Rogers personnified  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 14 January 2015, 19:30:38
Quote from: omegod on 14 January 2015, 19:28:50
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 19:09:23
Quote
The term "snake oil salesman" refers to a person that is pushing a product that is deemed to be overhyped at best, and fraudulent at worst. 

Excellent  ;D

Brendan Rogers personnified  ;)
I don't know about overhyped, but they are certainly over Everton.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 14 January 2015, 19:34:07
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 19:30:38
Quote from: omegod on 14 January 2015, 19:28:50
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 19:09:23
Quote
The term "snake oil salesman" refers to a person that is pushing a product that is deemed to be overhyped at best, and fraudulent at worst. 

Excellent  ;D

Brendan Rogers personnified  ;)
I don't know about overhyped, but they are certainly over Everton.  :P

 From what I hear he spends plenty of time over a local drag queen :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 14 January 2015, 19:37:35
Quote from: omegod on 14 January 2015, 19:34:07
Quote from: STMO on 14 January 2015, 19:30:38
Quote from: omegod on 14 January 2015, 19:28:50
Quote from: Emd on 14 January 2015, 19:09:23
Quote
The term "snake oil salesman" refers to a person that is pushing a product that is deemed to be overhyped at best, and fraudulent at worst. 

Excellent  ;D

Brendan Rogers personnified  ;)
I don't know about overhyped, but they are certainly over Everton.  :P

 From what I hear he spends plenty of time over a local drag queen :o
Don't knock what you haven't tried.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 January 2015, 16:46:13
P/Exd SWMBO's Jazz for a pre-reg same with only 35 miles, £4k under list and got what we wanted for hers, plus warranty, plus 5 year service plan (inc. oil filters etc.) and floor mats BUT no spare wheel! They only fit aerosol cans now, so 1st thing to buy is a spare wheel, as they still supply a wheel well ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 January 2015, 18:47:04
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 January 2015, 16:46:13
P/Exd SWMBO's Jazz for a pre-reg same with only 35 miles, £4k under list and got what we wanted for hers, plus warranty, plus 5 year service plan (inc. oil filters etc.) and floor mats BUT no spare wheel! They only fit aerosol cans now, so 1st thing to buy is a spare wheel, as they still supply a wheel well ??? ??? ???

Keep the little compressor, they're both quick and quiet.
That's a handy tip for anyone rummaging through scrap cars that don't have spare wheels.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 January 2015, 19:02:02
Quote from: Nick W on 15 January 2015, 18:47:04
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 January 2015, 16:46:13
P/Exd SWMBO's Jazz for a pre-reg same with only 35 miles, £4k under list and got what we wanted for hers, plus warranty, plus 5 year service plan (inc. oil filters etc.) and floor mats BUT no spare wheel! They only fit aerosol cans now, so 1st thing to buy is a spare wheel, as they still supply a wheel well ??? ??? ???

Keep the little compressor, they're both quick and quiet.
That's a handy tip for anyone rummaging through scrap cars that don't have spare wheels.

Good point Nick, I do have one in one of (Hmmm, which one, scratches head?) the Migs. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 15 January 2015, 19:08:36
Quote from: Nick W on 15 January 2015, 18:47:04
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 January 2015, 16:46:13
P/Exd SWMBO's Jazz for a pre-reg same with only 35 miles, £4k under list and got what we wanted for hers, plus warranty, plus 5 year service plan (inc. oil filters etc.) and floor mats BUT no spare wheel! They only fit aerosol cans now, so 1st thing to buy is a spare wheel, as they still supply a wheel well ??? ??? ???

Keep the little compressor, they're both quick and quiet.
That's a handy tip for anyone rummaging through scrap cars that don't have spare wheels.
Yep. Kept mine when I got the spare wheel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 January 2015, 19:21:24
On Tuesday I acquired this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0104_zpsh4exjq0i.jpg)
Demo plus one owner, diesel, manual, heated/ventilated sports leather, parking sensors front and rear, rear blinds, bluetooth, exterior pack and last but not least 4x4. Which makes it rather rare 8)

No spare wheel though, only goo and a compressor. Which was made all the more annoying when this happened...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/1421330528576_zpsuchbe1eb.jpg)

... on the way home >:(

Wheel/tyre now replaced with a second one on its way as a full sized spare ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 15 January 2015, 19:37:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 January 2015, 19:21:24
On Tuesday I acquired this...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0104_zpsh4exjq0i.jpg)
Demo plus one owner, diesel, manual, heated/ventilated sports leather, parking sensors front and rear, rear blinds, bluetooth, exterior pack and last but not least 4x4. Which makes it rather rare 8)

No spare wheel though, only goo and a compressor. Which was made all the more annoying when this happened...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/1421330528576_zpsuchbe1eb.jpg)

... on the way home >:(

Wheel/tyre now replaced with a second one on its way as a full sized spare ::)

Jesus Al,you gave that wheel some slap,how's suspension taken it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 January 2015, 19:48:27
Fine, new wheel/tyre fitted and it drives perfectly :y Only other casualty was the engine tray... and a pallet, undertray is the lowest point, so that bore the brunt but still fully attached, and that wheel hit the resulting shrapnel. Bloody lucky really, not so much as a mark anywhere else :-\

First thing I did was get the car on a lift to check it over ;) and as soon as I saw the wheel damage, I figured I wouldn't make it any worse by driving it home ::) The alternative was waiting for a flat bed as it can't have a suspended tow...

Being four wheel drive, the rear suspension is totally different to the wwd ones, and alot more substantial :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 January 2015, 22:19:20
Yet another oil change... This time on the 3.2  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 January 2015, 09:33:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 January 2015, 19:48:27
Fine, new wheel/tyre fitted and it drives perfectly :y Only other casualty was the engine tray... and a pallet, undertray is the lowest point, so that bore the brunt but still fully attached, and that wheel hit the resulting shrapnel. Bloody lucky really, not so much as a mark anywhere else :-\

First thing I did was get the car on a lift to check it over ;) and as soon as I saw the wheel damage, I figured I wouldn't make it any worse by driving it home ::) The alternative was waiting for a flat bed as it can't have a suspended tow...

Being four wheel drive, the rear suspension is totally different to the wwd ones, and alot more substantial :y

I think I'd be have a four wheel alignment check to be sure :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2015, 13:13:26
Wooo hoooo!

Last day of having to use the chiltern slug :D


Just waiting at Marylebone for the thing to get going
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 15:21:30
Found a new aerial base with a ball, so fitted it,bloody radio still cr*p.
And fitted some chavee led number plate lights(dam bright),o and topped up fluids, :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2015, 15:31:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 15:21:30
And fitted some chavee led number plate lights(dam bright)
Chavtastic ;D ;D

Still, at least they shouldn't fail so quickly
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2015, 15:42:33
Took it through 230,000 miles.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2015, 15:45:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 January 2015, 15:42:33
Took it through 230,000 miles.  :y
Wow :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 January 2015, 17:42:22
Quote from: Shackeng on 15 January 2015, 16:46:13
P/Exd SWMBO's Jazz for a pre-reg same with only 35 miles, £4k under list and got what we wanted for hers, plus warranty, plus 5 year service plan (inc. oil filters etc.) and floor mats BUT no spare wheel! They only fit aerosol cans now, so 1st thing to buy is a spare wheel, as they still supply a wheel well ??? ??? ???

He lied about the mileage! It only had 4 miles on it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 18:58:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2015, 15:31:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 15:21:30
And fitted some chavee led number plate lights(dam bright)
Chavtastic ;D ;D

Still, at least they shouldn't fail so quickly
That's the idea, also put one in boot courtesy light,WOW boot area now lot brighter. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 January 2015, 19:38:37
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 18:58:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2015, 15:31:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 15:21:30
And fitted some chavee led number plate lights(dam bright)
Chavtastic ;D ;D

Still, at least they shouldn't fail so quickly
That's the idea, also put one in boot courtesy light,WOW boot area now lot brighter. 8)
Got one of theses in the estate...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/121462991181?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&chn=ps&device=t&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

Not an led in sight ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2015, 17:25:58
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 18:58:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2015, 15:31:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 January 2015, 15:21:30
And fitted some chavee led number plate lights(dam bright)
Chavtastic ;D ;D

Still, at least they shouldn't fail so quickly
That's the idea, also put one in boot courtesy light,WOW boot area now lot brighter. 8)
I think a lot of old style ultrabright LEDs, whilst bright, actually give poor illumination if that makes sense.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 20 January 2015, 20:27:04
Took wheels off the MV6 and will get them back next week like new :D :D, oil change and filter change, air filter. Tomorrow will see new wishbones and poly's, track rods and idler. Next week I will see if I can get it up to WIM. Plugs also tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 20 January 2015, 21:03:32
Done nothing as its the far superior 4 pot truck  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 21 January 2015, 11:38:42
Had it all cleaned and vacuumed out by the local car cleaners , they must have filled the hoover full of dirt  ;D Looks very nice now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 21 January 2015, 17:34:51
Quote from: joff on 20 January 2015, 20:27:04
Took wheels off the MV6 and will get them back next week like new :D :D, oil change and filter change, air filter. Tomorrow will see new wishbones and poly's, track rods and idler. Next week I will see if I can get it up to WIM. Plugs also tomorrow.


Well after six hours out in the nice fresh air today, I only had time to renew wishbones and add front poly's, renew both compleat track rods, near side drop link with offside almost done. Steering idler would not come off, even with two hammers ( will have to try again tomorrow) is there another way ? Always use two hammers in the past but this will not drop.

Jobs still to do, rear disc's and pads, plugs, breathers, cam belt and water pump. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 January 2015, 17:42:59
Busy day there :y

Tension the idler with a two legged puller then smack it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 21 January 2015, 17:58:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 January 2015, 17:42:59
Busy day there :y

Tension the idler with a two legged puller then smack it :y

Is there room to get a puller in or do you drop it first ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2015, 18:32:35
Almost dumped my lunch into my smalls when it unexpectedly decided not to go straight :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 January 2015, 18:49:22
Quote from: joff on 21 January 2015, 17:58:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 January 2015, 17:42:59
Busy day there :y

Tension the idler with a two legged puller then smack it :y

Is there room to get a puller in or do you drop it first ?
There should be with a minimum of fuss... take it you're struggling with the body end rather than the tie rod end :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 January 2015, 18:50:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2015, 18:32:35
Almost dumped my lunch into my smalls when it unexpectedly decided not to go straight :(
Driver error or piss poor gritting :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2015, 19:01:59
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 January 2015, 18:50:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2015, 18:32:35
Almost dumped my lunch into my smalls when it unexpectedly decided not to go straight :(
Driver error or piss poor gritting :-\
Whatever the state of the roads, its always driver error really.

Car temp was reading 2C, so I'd suggest either a localised chilling or fluid spill.

Either way, it still driver error
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 21 January 2015, 22:09:24
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 January 2015, 18:49:22
Quote from: joff on 21 January 2015, 17:58:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 January 2015, 17:42:59
Busy day there :y

Tension the idler with a two legged puller then smack it :y

Is there room to get a puller in or do you drop it first ?
There should be with a minimum of fuss... take it you're struggling with the body end rather than the tie rod end :-\

With the bit that connects with the cross member which then connects to the track rod, has a rubber cover below it, always popped in the past. This one does not want to move
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 22 January 2015, 16:19:59
Quote from: joff on 21 January 2015, 22:09:24
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 January 2015, 18:49:22
Quote from: joff on 21 January 2015, 17:58:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 21 January 2015, 17:42:59
Busy day there :y

Tension the idler with a two legged puller then smack it :y

Is there room to get a puller in or do you drop it first ?
There should be with a minimum of fuss... take it you're struggling with the body end rather than the tie rod end :-\

With the bit that connects with the cross member which then connects to the track rod, has a rubber cover below it, always popped in the past. This one does not want to move

Idler now replaced with new one from dealer, o/s drop link done. Plugs done on 135, coil pack has a date of 2013 on it so happy days ( small bit of oil but can't see a leak ) plugs on 246 covered in oil and coil pack split with a date of 2001 so could be the original. I have a 2008 one in the garage so that can go on and I think a new cam cover gasket on that side.

Must pull my finger out on this as the wheels are due back on Monday. Just been over to the dealers for a few bits and checked the part numbers on the cam belt kit as I have a new ( 2 months on the LPG 2.6 ) set in the garage, but the part numbers are not the same so had to get one for the 3.2. Water pumps are the same number.

They have the part numbers as
2.6 kit 09201887 @ trade price £116.87 + vat
3.2 kit 93172354 @ trade price £116.87 + vat
Not looked yet but what is different on the two kits between the 2.6 and the 3.2

Cam locking kit due back Saturday morning so will see if I can get all the jobs done by Monday. Have a nice new header tank in the garage which I put on the 2.6 in July so that can go on when I do the water pump. :o :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2015, 16:24:04
I can't think of any differences between 2.6 and 3.2 cam belt kits - unless early ones still had the eccentric tensioner on the lower pulley. I'd say you'll be able to use the kit, in any case. You might just need to swap the upper tensioner backplate if it's different.

If the kit has been sitting for years, get a new one, though, as the bearings may still have dried out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 22 January 2015, 16:38:17
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2015, 16:24:04
I can't think of any differences between 2.6 and 3.2 cam belt kits - unless early ones still had the eccentric tensioner on the lower pulley. I'd say you'll be able to use the kit, in any case. You might just need to swap the upper tensioner backplate if it's different.

If the kit has been sitting for years, get a new one, though, as the bearings may still have dried out.

I got the 2.6 kit from the dealers in July last year and it was on the car for 2 months max. I have just picked up the 3.2 kit today from the dealers, will have to match the two in the morning and see if they are the same, if they are the 3.2 kit can go back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 22 January 2015, 22:13:35
Took the 3.2 out for a run. Luverly. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 22 January 2015, 22:15:23
Quote from: Shackeng on 22 January 2015, 22:13:35
Took the 3.2 out for a run. Luverly. :y

They are very nice cars, enjoy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 22 January 2015, 22:16:59
Gave both Omega's a good wash, noticed a massive crack in the marked police cars windscreen! Also, got to look at its replacement today, a V70 D5!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 January 2015, 22:24:38
Quote from: joshwyatt on 22 January 2015, 22:16:59
Gave both Omega's a good wash, noticed a massive crack in the marked police cars windscreen! Also, got to look at its replacement today, a V70 D5!
Drivers side lower corner?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joshwyatt on 22 January 2015, 22:27:09
Sadly, there is a 4'' one there, but the 10'' one on the passenger side is even better!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 January 2015, 22:29:08
Quote from: joshwyatt on 22 January 2015, 22:27:09
Sadly, there is a 4'' one there, but the 10'' one on the passenger side is even better!
There be rust under that there windscreen sir.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 January 2015, 22:33:36
Quote from: joshwyatt on 22 January 2015, 22:27:09
Sadly, there is a 4'' one there, but the 10'' one on the passenger side is even better!
Ah that would do it... ::)

On the brightside, one new screen will fix both cracks :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 23 January 2015, 07:22:36
Just started it up and defrosted Brrrrrr. Now off to refuel and carwash then a day driving, first Heathrow, then Northampton, then Nottingham (pick up bumper  ;) ) then back to sunny Bedfordshire.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 January 2015, 11:09:13
Sounds like a fun day out... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 23 January 2015, 13:19:32
Slung a CAR200 in ... back to me old tapes  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2015, 04:48:55
Just cleared 1300 miles... that's 1200 in the last 7 days ::)

Only three people so far have asked what it is, and two of them thought it was the new Astra :o >:( And people say the Facelift Omega s annonymous ;D

Oh, and sent the V5 back as someone is/was incapable of copying my name from the order form to the New keeper box on the V5 >:( if you want a job done properly... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 24 January 2015, 12:45:09
With the help from martin we fixed the air bag light , side light and fog light bulb . Plus removed the wheel cover on the trunk  :) Thanks for the help martin  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 24 January 2015, 13:00:54
Us frontera owners have to stick together mate ,thanks for the tasty sausage and bacon butties  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2015, 15:03:17
Is tasty sausage an euphemism... :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 24 January 2015, 15:05:14
Fitted new headlight bulb to daughter #2,s Fiesta...only to find the large rubber dust cover was missing,so looks like my wallet is going to have surgery performed on it again at Ford Stealers...unless can find cheapo on fleabay  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2015, 15:06:38
Quote from: amba on 24 January 2015, 15:05:14
Fitted new headlight bulb to daughter #2,s Fiesta...only to find the large rubber dust cover was missing,so looks like my wallet is going to have surgery performed on it again at Ford Stealers...unless can find cheapo on fleabay  ;D
Might get lucky at local breakers...  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 24 January 2015, 15:18:51
Drove it to and from where I needed to go with no issues whatsoever as I have done every day since I bought it! This is the Volvo i'm talking about, not the bloody Omega! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2015, 15:19:27
Quote from: PhilRich on 24 January 2015, 15:18:51
Drove it to and from where I needed to go with no issues whatsoever as I have done every day since I bought it! This is the Volvo i'm talking about, not the bloody Omega! ;D
That's jinxed it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 24 January 2015, 15:24:10
Cleaned all the shite car killing salt off the Elite,it's now blue again :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 24 January 2015, 16:37:07
Quote from: 4x4 on 24 January 2015, 13:00:54
Us frontera owners have to stick together mate ,thanks for the tasty sausage and bacon butties  :y

No problem , i didnt cook it  ;D Was tasty though  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 24 January 2015, 16:40:07
Collected wheels this morning (very nice), cam locking kit returned (thank you Sir) water pump changed and cams locked for the new kit tomorrow. Intake removed all the way to block to check engine and allow thermostat to be done, can now see where cam covers have been leaking. Will. Have to get another cam cover gasket Monday now as only have one in the parts box.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 24 January 2015, 20:46:56
Replaced 4 glowplugs on the 2.2 DTi with NGK ones.
Started with some trepidation after reading about likely problems I might encounter, but it was easy peasy, 40 minutes including a couple of farts and a fag break
 :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 25 January 2015, 13:48:41
Used the truck to recover a broken down discovery lol  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 25 January 2015, 15:00:33
Quote from: 4x4 on 25 January 2015, 13:48:41
Used the truck to recover a broken down discovery lol  ;D

Not mine  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 January 2015, 18:28:31
Cam belt change and cam cover on 246 bank, other bank tomorrow and the rear disc's and pads.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 January 2015, 18:37:29
You've gotta love a four on four off shift pattern 8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 26 January 2015, 15:57:07
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 January 2015, 18:37:29
You've gotta love a four on four off shift pattern 8) :y

I do and I'm back in on days Wednesday. :'(

Cam cover on 135 done today and inlet back on car runs sweet, two wheels back on and turned car around so I could work on rear brakes. I have a set of vented rear discs in the garage so rang dealer for a price on rear pads and a fitting kit as the rust has got to the spring on the pins, he said rear pads not on trade club so that will be £57.00 plus VAT, he had no idea about the fitting kit. ECP just over £20 for both (fitting kit will be here in the morning).

So why so much at the dealers and why not on trade club :'( and they have put the price of cam cover gaskets up this month.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2015, 17:13:14
The rear pads are still a TC item, just not in the book or website. You have to tell the mongrel the part number (unless you have a good dealer, fortunately I do)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 January 2015, 18:06:46
Good luck with the fitting kit... pattern ones for the vented rears seem to be a bit sporadic of late :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 26 January 2015, 18:19:17
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 January 2015, 18:06:46
Good luck with the fitting kit... pattern ones for the vented rears seem to be a bit sporadic of late :-\

Only need the springs from the kit, if they don't fit will have to go to the dealers, but he could not find the number.

Do you have the correct number Al :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 January 2015, 18:27:12
Quote from: joff on 26 January 2015, 18:19:17
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 January 2015, 18:06:46
Good luck with the fitting kit... pattern ones for the vented rears seem to be a bit sporadic of late :-\

Only need the springs from the kit, if they don't fit will have to go to the dealers, but he could not find the number.

Do you have the correct number Al :y
Here do... http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=127928.0

GM top of the list :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 January 2015, 19:27:28
Locked my bloody keys in the boot!  ::)  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 January 2015, 19:42:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 January 2015, 19:27:28
Locked my bloody keys in the boot!  ::)  :'(
Silly arse... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 January 2015, 19:51:11
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 January 2015, 19:42:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 January 2015, 19:27:28
Locked my bloody keys in the boot!  ::)  :'(
Silly arse... ::)

First time for everything I guess.....  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 26 January 2015, 19:59:35
Fitted replacement sill in boot, it was a bit of a fiddle as the boot is not quite the same shape as before the bump it had.
Still, with a few taps with a rubber mallet it now fits ok. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 January 2015, 20:21:56
Got the radio working...was a simple problem, fitted new whip. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 January 2015, 20:48:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 January 2015, 19:51:11
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 January 2015, 19:42:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 January 2015, 19:27:28
Locked my bloody keys in the boot!  ::)  :'(
Silly arse... ::)

First time for everything I guess.....  :-\
Having locked the keys in the car with the engine running on the day of sale, I feel your pain ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 27 January 2015, 09:34:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 January 2015, 18:27:12
Quote from: joff on 26 January 2015, 18:19:17
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 January 2015, 18:06:46
Good luck with the fitting kit... pattern ones for the vented rears seem to be a bit sporadic of late :-\

Only need the springs from the kit, if they don't fit will have to go to the dealers, but he could not find the number.

Do you have the correct number Al :y
Here do... http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=127928.0

GM top of the list :y

Got my fitting kit from ECP and yep it's for non vented disc' s, so have now asked dealer to order 4 springs in at £4.63 each plus VAT.

I will get this car back on the road :-\ >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 January 2015, 10:04:09
At least they're a doddle to fit :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 January 2015, 18:25:41
The Bullet turned over 220,000 miles
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 January 2015, 23:14:03
Quote from: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\

I should get the spare key tomorrow.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 January 2015, 23:57:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 23:14:03
Quote from: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\

I should get a proper breakdown company  ;)
Fixed :y

Ps. Hope that doesn't offend anyone... ::)

jesting aside, at least the car is still there and in one piece :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 January 2015, 00:03:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 January 2015, 23:57:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 23:14:03
Quote from: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\

I should get a proper breakdown company  ;)
Fixed :y

Ps. Hope that doesn't offend anyone... ::)

jesting aside, at least the car is still there and in one piece :y

This information was correct at about 1500 this afternoon.  ::)  Anything could happen in the meantime....  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 28 January 2015, 09:40:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2015, 18:25:41
The Bullet turned over 220,000 miles

Congratulations!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 January 2015, 13:52:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 January 2015, 00:03:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 January 2015, 23:57:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 23:14:03
Quote from: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\

I should get a proper breakdown company  ;)
Fixed :y

Ps. Hope that doesn't offend anyone... ::)

jesting aside, at least the car is still there and in one piece :y

This information was correct at about 1500 this afternoon.  ::)  Anything could happen in the meantime....  :-\

Opened it!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 January 2015, 14:32:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 January 2015, 13:52:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 January 2015, 00:03:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 January 2015, 23:57:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 23:14:03
Quote from: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\

I should get a proper breakdown company  ;)
Fixed :y

Ps. Hope that doesn't offend anyone... ::)

jesting aside, at least the car is still there and in one piece :y

This information was correct at about 1500 this afternoon.  ::)  Anything could happen in the meantime....  :-\

Opened it!  :y

Ah good  :y Did it start  ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2015, 18:20:18
Popped some oil in both Omegas, as spookily they both brought up warnings on our respective journeys home tonight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 28 January 2015, 19:38:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2015, 18:25:41
The Bullet turned over 220,000 milestimes when I saw the price of lpg in Brum! >:(
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Fixed that for ya TB  :y ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 28 January 2015, 19:40:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 January 2015, 13:52:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 January 2015, 00:03:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 January 2015, 23:57:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 23:14:03
Quote from: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\

I should get a proper breakdown company  ;)
Fixed :y

Ps. Hope that doesn't offend anyone... ::)

jesting aside, at least the car is still there and in one piece :y

This information was correct at about 1500 this afternoon.  ::)  Anything could happen in the meantime....  :-\

Opened it!  :y
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Did you use a good old fashioned Imperial brick or one of those inferior metric jobbies ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 January 2015, 20:01:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 January 2015, 13:52:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 January 2015, 00:03:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 January 2015, 23:57:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 23:14:03
Quote from: EMD on 27 January 2015, 19:21:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 January 2015, 18:43:25
Went and looked at it. It's still there. I'm still locked out.  :(

Brick/hand/smash ... least you get your wheels back then fix it later  :-\

I should get a proper breakdown company  ;)
Fixed :y

Ps. Hope that doesn't offend anyone... ::)

jesting aside, at least the car is still there and in one piece :y

This information was correct at about 1500 this afternoon.  ::)  Anything could happen in the meantime....  :-\

Opened it!  :y
Nice one :y must be a relief...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 January 2015, 20:07:53
Opened it without any damage with the spare key which arrived at about midday!  :y

It's reminded me though that my spare needs fixing as the remote dosn't work, as I cobbled together a good one from the two.  ::)

I think I'll get a basic metal key cut to conceal somewhere as now these senior moments have started to happen, they're bound to increase in frequency!  :-\  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 29 January 2015, 17:05:21
Decided to clean a door up that i picked up for £15  :y Should of done a before pic,,It was Bad

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/clean%20door.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 January 2015, 20:18:46
That's a very shiny kitchen... 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Twintop on 29 January 2015, 20:33:01
Joys of being your own boss at your own tuning garage,had a day servicing the beast,run on the rolling to tweak the ecu map and after that a run out to see who the beast went,must stop doing burn outs when pulling of in 2nd gear  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 29 January 2015, 21:52:53
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 January 2015, 20:18:46
That's a very shiny kitchen... 8)
Want one of them D A things that omegaman put up,But your looking around £100.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 January 2015, 22:22:47
Replaced the driver's door actuator on the TD with the refurbished one which has a new DB2 m/s from Farnell. (Thanks Moggy). Lock now works fine, however I am annoyed as the removed unit had been fitted only a year ago with a new RS m/s, which must have failed. >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 30 January 2015, 13:12:31
Won some Halfords roof bars for £ 9.99p of flegay ... only been used once  :P :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 31 January 2015, 12:52:54
With the help of that nice chap Mr Martin , changed the oil and filter on the truck in the howling wind and snow  ::) ::) . Changed the brake fluid and put some new wiper blades on  :y Cheers martin . Just the oil and filter to do on the gearbox next  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 31 January 2015, 15:34:42
Took the the MV6 to work last night to show it off, and it snowed on her >:(
Got home this morning and went to bed, only to get up later and find the wife had nicked it to bring it back dirty >:(

Think I will hide the keys next time :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 31 January 2015, 17:22:51
Changed the oil, filter, air and pollen filters on the TD. I used the electric pump I ordered from Amazon yesterday which arrived today, and took it out via dipstick tube due issues with the sump plug. While not the perfect way to take the oil out, it took out 5.75 L when reading at the low dipstick mark. Its doing well, its had three oil changes this year in 5000 miles. ???  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2015, 00:57:04
Realised today (Sat) that I've hit a pothole or something during the week as it was pulling to the left on the motorway.  >:(

The tyres are already scrubbing, so better get it realigned sharpish!  ::)  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: symes on 01 February 2015, 01:02:10
did oil change and plugs and cleaned ICV and then thawed out --frozen paws are not good oh and got my PC fixed after months :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2015, 11:07:54
Sat waiting for the NIP to arrive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 February 2015, 11:36:51
I find Joffs post extremely disturbing as to the fact that he left the keys to his Irmy some where that SWMBO(now at all times) found them and actually drove it AND made the car dirty,this must constitute at the least gross negligence on his part and therefore he will have to be drummed out of the regiment......naughty boy!!  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 February 2015, 13:13:39
Quote from: nitro on 01 February 2015, 11:36:51
I find Joffs post extremely disturbing as to the fact that he left the keys to his Irmy some where that SWMBO(now at all times) found them and actually drove it AND made the car dirty,this must constitute at the least gross negligence on his part and therefore he will have to be drummed out of the regiment......naughty boy!!  ;D :y

I understand the Committee are meeting at this very moment to discuss the matter. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 February 2015, 13:18:14
Extremely out of character,may be just this once he'll get a reprimand :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 February 2015, 18:06:40
Watched Daz fit new Cambelt and Auxbelt kits (SKF kits also come with aux belt tensioner and pulley and a waterpump  :y) in the time it took me to change six spark plugs on the 2.6!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 February 2015, 18:27:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2015, 11:07:54
Sat waiting for the NIP to arrive.

Oops,what you done?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 February 2015, 18:30:08
Had the local Kosovans wash it. Shiny again now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 01 February 2015, 18:43:52
Quote from: henryd on 01 February 2015, 18:27:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2015, 11:07:54
Sat waiting for the NIP to arrive.

Oops,what you done?
I like a bit of sushi now and again but we have no one local to deliver.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 February 2015, 07:44:30
Quote from: nitro on 01 February 2015, 11:36:51
I find Joffs post extremely disturbing as to the fact that he left the keys to his Irmy some where that SWMBO(now at all times) found them and actually drove it AND made the car dirty,this must constitute at the least gross negligence on his part and therefore he will have to be drummed out of the regiment......naughty boy!!  ;D :y

I had been up all night working, she had been using my little van all week for work as she broke her Discovery the week before and I had not had time to fix it (MV6 Irmy needed attention first). It will not happen again. The keys to the Elite were on the side too !!! Why did she not take that, cos that needs a wash too. Think the hose will have to come out today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 08:34:51
Failed an MOT. 'dangle berries'.

On the upside, it didn't fail it as badly as expected!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 February 2015, 11:12:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 08:34:51
Failed an MOT. 'dangle berries'.

On the upside, it didn't fail it as badly as expected!
The mumsy bus?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 02 February 2015, 11:30:36
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 February 2015, 11:12:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 08:34:51
Failed an MOT. 'dangle berries'.

On the upside, it didn't fail it as badly as expected!
The mumsy bus?
Perm any one from three. They're all wrecks  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 February 2015, 16:32:26
Got a few parts for future work on the MV6, then put my overalls on to look at the wife's Disco TD5. On dropping the sump as it had no oil pressure (oil warning light on all the time) I found bits of metal in the sump. Oil pump off and number 2 cylinder has wiped the big end bearing. Now have a dead engine with 215,000 on the clock.

Looks like the next few months will be spent rebuilding the spare TD5 engine I have in the garage with only 85,000 on it. Then put that in when the weather warms up.

Looks like she is going to get the keys to the Elite for a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 18:27:18
Quote from: joff on 02 February 2015, 16:32:26
Got a few parts for future work on the MV6, then put my overalls on to look at the wife's Disco TD5. On dropping the sump as it had no oil pressure (oil warning light on all the time) I found bits of metal in the sump. Oil pump off and number 2 cylinder has wiped the big end bearing. Now have a dead engine with 215,000 on the clock.

Looks like the next few months will be spent rebuilding the spare TD5 engine I have in the garage with only 85,000 on it. Then put that in when the weather warms up.

Looks like she is going to get the keys to the Elite for a bit.
Its nice to have a spare car, isn't it :)

A bit grim, though, when they are all broken, which happens with frightening regularity, as STEMO surmises, that bastid ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 18:28:42
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 February 2015, 11:12:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 08:34:51
Failed an MOT. 'dangle berries'.

On the upside, it didn't fail it as badly as expected!
The mumsy bus?
Yup. Bullet left down there for MOTing tomorrow. Here's hoping hes too blind/busy to look too hard as I think it may need a bit of old fridge door welding in  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 February 2015, 18:45:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 18:27:18
Quote from: joff on 02 February 2015, 16:32:26
Got a few parts for future work on the MV6, then put my overalls on to look at the wife's Disco TD5. On dropping the sump as it had no oil pressure (oil warning light on all the time) I found bits of metal in the sump. Oil pump off and number 2 cylinder has wiped the big end bearing. Now have a dead engine with 215,000 on the clock.

Looks like the next few months will be spent rebuilding the spare TD5 engine I have in the garage with only 85,000 on it. Then put that in when the weather warms up.

Looks like she is going to get the keys to the Elite for a bit.
Its nice to have a spare car, isn't it :)

A bit grim, though, when they are all broken, which happens with frightening regularity, as STEMO surmises, that bastid ;D

My hobby is keeping the fleet on the road, but this winter has seen a few let downs. I got my little van at the right price just before Christmas and it has been a god send, the arrival of the MV6 was very welcome as the Elite is due an MoT this month, so I must get on and check that over next week.

WiM in the morning with the Irmy MV6 so apart from a few small jobs on that it's 99% now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 February 2015, 18:59:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 18:27:18
Quote from: joff on 02 February 2015, 16:32:26
Got a few parts for future work on the MV6, then put my overalls on to look at the wife's Disco TD5. On dropping the sump as it had no oil pressure (oil warning light on all the time) I found bits of metal in the sump. Oil pump off and number 2 cylinder has wiped the big end bearing. Now have a dead engine with 215,000 on the clock.

Looks like the next few months will be spent rebuilding the spare TD5 engine I have in the garage with only 85,000 on it. Then put that in when the weather warms up.

Looks like she is going to get the keys to the Elite for a bit.
Its nice to have a spare car, isn't it :)

A bit grim, though, when they are all broken, which happens with frightening regularity, as STEMO surmises, that bastid ;D

Yeh, ain't that the truth!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 02 February 2015, 19:22:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 18:27:18
Quote from: joff on 02 February 2015, 16:32:26
Got a few parts for future work on the MV6, then put my overalls on to look at the wife's Disco TD5. On dropping the sump as it had no oil pressure (oil warning light on all the time) I found bits of metal in the sump. Oil pump off and number 2 cylinder has wiped the big end bearing. Now have a dead engine with 215,000 on the clock.

Looks like the next few months will be spent rebuilding the spare TD5 engine I have in the garage with only 85,000 on it. Then put that in when the weather warms up.

Looks like she is going to get the keys to the Elite for a bit.
Its nice to have a spare car, isn't it :)

A bit grim, though, when they are all broken, which happens with frightening regularity, as STEMO surmises, that bastid ;D
Both of our cars will be going for MOT's during half term. A piece of French shite and a daewoo. Both will pass....without advisories.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 February 2015, 19:52:16
Quote from: STMO on 02 February 2015, 19:22:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 18:27:18
Quote from: joff on 02 February 2015, 16:32:26
Got a few parts for future work on the MV6, then put my overalls on to look at the wife's Disco TD5. On dropping the sump as it had no oil pressure (oil warning light on all the time) I found bits of metal in the sump. Oil pump off and number 2 cylinder has wiped the big end bearing. Now have a dead engine with 215,000 on the clock.

Looks like the next few months will be spent rebuilding the spare TD5 engine I have in the garage with only 85,000 on it. Then put that in when the weather warms up.

Looks like she is going to get the keys to the Elite for a bit.
Its nice to have a spare car, isn't it :)

A bit grim, though, when they are all broken, which happens with frightening regularity, as STEMO surmises, that bastid ;D
Both of our cars will be going for MOT's during half term. A piece of French shite and a daewoo. Both will pass....without advisories.

You hope :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 02 February 2015, 20:00:18
Quote from: joff on 02 February 2015, 19:52:16
Quote from: STMO on 02 February 2015, 19:22:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2015, 18:27:18
Quote from: joff on 02 February 2015, 16:32:26
Got a few parts for future work on the MV6, then put my overalls on to look at the wife's Disco TD5. On dropping the sump as it had no oil pressure (oil warning light on all the time) I found bits of metal in the sump. Oil pump off and number 2 cylinder has wiped the big end bearing. Now have a dead engine with 215,000 on the clock.

Looks like the next few months will be spent rebuilding the spare TD5 engine I have in the garage with only 85,000 on it. Then put that in when the weather warms up.

Looks like she is going to get the keys to the Elite for a bit.
Its nice to have a spare car, isn't it :)

A bit grim, though, when they are all broken, which happens with frightening regularity, as STEMO surmises, that bastid ;D
Both of our cars will be going for MOT's during half term. A piece of French shite and a daewoo. Both will pass....without advisories.

You hope :y
I hope.... ;D

I'll have to say they did now anyway..... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 February 2015, 20:19:15
Anyone got a couple of smelly dangly bits they can send to Stemo? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 02 February 2015, 20:21:21
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 February 2015, 20:19:15
Anyone got a couple of smelly dangly bits they can send to Stemo? ::)

MINDBLEACH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 02 February 2015, 20:24:35
Quote from: Entwood on 02 February 2015, 20:21:21
Quote from: Taxi Al on 02 February 2015, 20:19:15
Anyone got a couple of smelly dangly bits they can send to Stemo? ::)

MINDBLEACH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :-X :-X :-X

 ;D ;D ;D Don't you start, Nige.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 03 February 2015, 12:42:46
MV6 Irmy just back from WiM all set up how it should be, not nice weather to drive there and back in, will have wash it now with all the salt that was on the M4 :-\ :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:50:48
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)



forgot the link indeed ::)
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/ (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 03 February 2015, 16:50:57
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)
Andyc said there were non left anywhere
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: catso on 03 February 2015, 17:07:47
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 February 2015, 16:50:57
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)

last time they still had 5 in stock of the 1 i needed, of course it depends witch 1 you need ;)
you can always ask them, they have people that speak english 8)

this is the link from the 1 i needed
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/antenne-28693.html (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/antenne-28693.html)

i remember that when i wanted to order the guy even told me that they had it on ebay store in offer at the time for only 69 euro because if they have allot of the same part they put the offers ther so just in case i will give that link.
http://stores.ebay.de/opel-classic-parts-Obere-M (http://stores.ebay.de/opel-classic-parts-Obere-M)

hope it helps ;)
Andyc said there were non left anywhere
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 03 February 2015, 17:17:35
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:50:48
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)



forgot the link indeed ::)
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/ (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/)
   what was the GM Mfr .: ******** on that site  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: catso on 03 February 2015, 17:33:11
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 February 2015, 17:17:35
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:50:48
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)



forgot the link indeed ::)
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/ (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/)
   what was the GM Mfr .: ******** on that site  :-\

Sorry i do not understand the question especialy when words are shortened  Mfr .: ********
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 03 February 2015, 17:39:44
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 17:33:11
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 February 2015, 17:17:35
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:50:48
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)



forgot the link indeed ::)
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/ (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/)
   what was the GM Mfr .: ******** on that site  :-\

Sorry i do not understand the question especialy when words are shortened  Mfr .: ********
For example.. if i type in the search bar on that site 90478298 Then i get a light switch...Whats the GM number for your mats  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2015, 17:40:14
Got a new MOT on my beloved Silver Bullet :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 03 February 2015, 18:05:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2015, 17:40:14
Got a new MOT on my beloved Silver Bullet :D
Another year of listening to you calling it names then.
I wouldn't mind betting Mr DTM hoped it would be terminal  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2015, 18:07:16
Quote from: STMO on 03 February 2015, 18:05:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2015, 17:40:14
Got a new MOT on my beloved Silver Bullet :D
Another year of listening to you calling it names then.
I wouldn't mind betting Mr DTM hoped it would be terminal  ;D
That one never gets called names. Its the bestest. Little bit rusty here and there, but she's had a hard life ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: catso on 03 February 2015, 18:57:29
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 February 2015, 17:39:44
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 17:33:11
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 February 2015, 17:17:35
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:50:48
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)



forgot the link indeed ::)
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/ (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/)
   what was the GM Mfr .: ******** on that site  :-\

Sorry i do not understand the question especialy when words are shortened  Mfr .: ********
For example.. if i type in the search bar on that site 90478298 Then i get a light switch...Whats the GM number for your mats  :y

The floor mats i got from a person in spain and he had only1 set, the Arial i got from the site of classic-parts.
the gm number of the floor mats is GM 17 23 592 or you can look under the number 90485206,
i did seen it on a Russian site only not sure how they work. of course you can translate the page in chrome!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 February 2015, 01:02:01
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 18:57:29
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 February 2015, 17:39:44
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 17:33:11
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 February 2015, 17:17:35
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:50:48
Quote from: RobG on 03 February 2015, 16:46:54
Quote from: catso on 03 February 2015, 16:15:13
well today is a good day my brand new genuine gm floor mats have arrived :D  after a long search online in different country i have found them even the hanger is still attached on the floor mats, so i think i'm very lucky like no dealer sells them anymore,

also last week i have fitted my brand new original gps/phone antenna, so no more water comes in the car because of the broken seal on the bottom, if any one needs one i can give the detail where to get them they have more then 1 model and allot more genuine GM parts.
Post up the info then :)



forgot the link indeed ::)
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/ (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/)
   what was the GM Mfr .: ******** on that site  :-\

Sorry i do not understand the question especialy when words are shortened  Mfr .: ********
For example.. if i type in the search bar on that site 90478298 Then i get a light switch...Whats the GM number for your mats  :y

The floor mats i got from a person in spain and he had only1 set, the Arial i got from the site of classic-parts.
the gm number of the floor mats is GM 17 23 592 or you can look under the number 90485206,
i did seen it on a Russian site only not sure how they work. of course you can translate the page in chrome!  8)
I could do all sorts of things, but not all of them would be appropriate... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 February 2015, 17:08:17
Fixed the outside temp sensor on the MV6 and put a new HBV on it, as windows started misting up on the way back from WIM yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 04 February 2015, 17:42:16
Quote from: joff on 04 February 2015, 17:08:17
Fixed the outside temp sensor on the MV6 and put a new HBV on it, as windows started misting up on the way back from WIM yesterday.
How much are they from VX  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2015, 22:55:26
Twiddled a few spanners, huffed and puffed a lot, in the meantime MDTM had done my front springs, almost singlehandedly :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 February 2015, 00:39:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2015, 22:55:26
Twiddled a few spanners, huffed and puffed a lot, in the meantime MDTM had done my front springs, almost singlehandedly :o

It must be nice having a personal mechanic!  ::)  You must be nearly as posh as Lord Opti!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 February 2015, 09:01:23
Yesterday must have set a record! Nobody did anything to their Omegas!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 06 February 2015, 09:08:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 February 2015, 09:01:23
Yesterday must have set a record! Nobody did anything to their Omegas!  :o

Sorry I did I washed it ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 February 2015, 09:39:16
Quote from: pauls on 06 February 2015, 09:08:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 February 2015, 09:01:23
Yesterday must have set a record! Nobody did anything to their Omegas!  :o

Sorry I did I washed it ;D ;D

Did it break down afterwards?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 06 February 2015, 09:55:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 February 2015, 09:39:16
Quote from: pauls on 06 February 2015, 09:08:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 February 2015, 09:01:23
Yesterday must have set a record! Nobody did anything to their Omegas!  :o

Sorry I did I washed it ;D ;D

Did it break down afterwards?  ;D

Went out this morning and found four wheels and a pile of dust ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2015, 11:45:48
Dropped the Battlebus off for its retest earlier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: taitinson on 06 February 2015, 13:04:16
Took it for it's MOT and it passed............... Just an advisory for two front tyres  :y :y
 Oh, and the emissions light that came on two days ago, went out whilst waiting on the ramps,
Happy days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2015, 15:12:32
Oil and Filter on the 2.6, oh, and a wipe of grease on the handbrake return spring in the hope it will stop the spring and dust shield squeeking.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 06 February 2015, 16:16:34
Quote from: pauls on 06 February 2015, 09:55:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 February 2015, 09:39:16
Quote from: pauls on 06 February 2015, 09:08:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 February 2015, 09:01:23
Yesterday must have set a record! Nobody did anything to their Omegas!  :o

Sorry I did I washed it ;D ;D

Did it break down afterwards?  ;D

Went out this morning and found four wheels and a pile of dust ;D

 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2015, 16:58:22
Contemplating the fate of the Oxymoron  :-X

Anyone want a 29k mile Desmond?... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2015, 17:14:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 February 2015, 16:58:22
Contemplating the fate of the Oxymoron  :-X

Anyone want a 29k mile Desmond?... ::)

LET conversion.. With a proper gearbox while you're at it? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2015, 18:13:50
Certainly has the foundations for such a project... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 06 February 2015, 19:03:34
Quote from: BIGtime on 04 February 2015, 17:42:16
Quote from: joff on 04 February 2015, 17:08:17
Fixed the outside temp sensor on the MV6 and put a new HBV on it, as windows started misting up on the way back from WIM yesterday.
How much are they from VX  :-\

About £15 on trade club
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 February 2015, 18:53:52
Changed the ABS ECU/pump, when I got home from the Kent Meet.
What a fun job, but it's all back together. I just have to bleed it tomorrow.
Time for  beer and a curry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 07 February 2015, 19:38:31
Nice one Nick.....fun job ah  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 February 2015, 20:27:04
Not really, but anyone who has removed the ECO from the valve block insitu has my admiration!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 February 2015, 16:37:13
Sold it. Goodbye Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 08 February 2015, 17:01:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 February 2015, 16:37:13
Sold it. Goodbye Omega.
Remove it from under your elephant then  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 08 February 2015, 17:08:07
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/200K.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 February 2015, 17:09:39
Quote from: STMO on 08 February 2015, 17:01:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 February 2015, 16:37:13
Sold it. Goodbye Omega.
Remove it from under your elephant then  :P

Just for you, sugarplum  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2015, 17:14:06
Quote from: Andy H on 08 February 2015, 17:08:07
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/200K.jpg)
I'm 20k ahead of you, and Taxi Al I think is at 250k, so here's to many more miles :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 08 February 2015, 17:18:15
Looked at it thought it needed washing, then thought better of it as that icey old wind hit my chops. Another day perhaps Brrrrrrr.
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 08 February 2015, 17:25:50
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 February 2015, 17:09:39
Quote from: STMO on 08 February 2015, 17:01:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 February 2015, 16:37:13
Sold it. Goodbye Omega.
Remove it from under your elephant then  :P

Just for you, sugarplum  :-*
I thank you  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 08 February 2015, 18:01:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2015, 17:14:06
Quote from: Andy H on 08 February 2015, 17:08:07
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/200K.jpg)
I'm 20k ahead of you, and Taxi Al I think is at 250k, so here's to many more miles :y
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 08 February 2015, 18:21:04

Another one sold , goodbye Omega number 5  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 February 2015, 19:03:41
Replaced the plug leads as it had a no fire on cylinder 1.... down to plug lead I thought so replaced them all...

Also replaced all spark plugs for new NGK twin electrode as the Champions that where in are basically fubar with weak spark...

Seems the DISpac has decided to call it a day (4th time) so ordered a brand new Bosch off Ebay, will be here Tuesday along with a brand new set of pkug leads as now it just aint firing at all, except for on number 5 cylinder....

Really couldn't have come at a worse time as its my Mums funeral tomorrow.... having to rely on other people for a lift, really doesn't cut it.. I don't do passengering very well....

Really getting to the end of my tether with this motor now... it'll be up and running again on Tuesday/Wednesday I guess but this isn't the first time its decided to eat the ignition system...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 February 2015, 19:58:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 February 2015, 16:37:13
Sold it. Goodbye Omega.
Nice one, you'll miss it though... take it the newfangled booster did the job :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 February 2015, 19:58:40
Quote from: Andy H on 08 February 2015, 17:08:07
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/200K.jpg)
Barely run in... 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 February 2015, 20:11:55
Got the Albanians to wash the Oxymoron and slapped some polish on it ready for Tuesday...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 February 2015, 08:24:15
Set fire to it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2015, 08:42:03
See, that's why you're not allowed to smoke in a works car... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 February 2015, 08:46:44
Quote from: minifreek on 08 February 2015, 19:03:41
Replaced the plug leads as it had a no fire on cylinder 1.... down to plug lead I thought so replaced them all...

Also replaced all spark plugs for new NGK twin electrode as the Champions that where in are basically fubar with weak spark...

Seems the DISpac has decided to call it a day (4th time) so ordered a brand new Bosch off Ebay, will be here Tuesday along with a brand new set of pkug leads as now it just aint firing at all, except for on number 5 cylinder....

Really couldn't have come at a worse time as its my Mums funeral tomorrow.... having to rely on other people for a lift, really doesn't cut it.. I don't do passengering very well....

Really getting to the end of my tether with this motor now... it'll be up and running again on Tuesday/Wednesday I guess but this isn't the first time its decided to eat the ignition system...

Check the scuttle is sealed, the DIS packs last very well until they get a regular drowning from rain water.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 February 2015, 13:14:54
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 February 2015, 08:42:03
See, that's why you're not allowed to smoke in a works car... :D
Blimey, I knew it had long lasting effects, but I haven't smoked since 1992!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 10 February 2015, 15:47:44
Splashed out on a aircon Regas  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 10 February 2015, 16:25:40
Fitted a new thermostat and a new N/S headlight to the MV6. Not many jobs left to do now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 10 February 2015, 17:53:36
Changed all the leak-off pipes :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2015, 18:45:11
Sold one... and collected its replacement... ::)

And as I know you're all clamouring for pics...

Here's a taster...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150210_184122_zpsgxkfu92a.jpg) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 10 February 2015, 19:04:10
Black......the best colour :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 February 2015, 19:06:59
Looks like Irmscher wheels.....  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 February 2015, 19:58:27
If you'd said you were in the market for an estate, Al… ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2015, 20:31:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 February 2015, 19:58:27
If you'd said you were in the market for an estate, Al… ;D
About £400 rich for my blood :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2015, 20:50:34
Quote from: VXL V6 on 10 February 2015, 19:06:59
Looks like Irmscher wheels.....  :y
Bloody well spotted from that pic :o I couldn't even see them from where I took the pic from ::)

ps that was before three pints of San Miguel ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 10 February 2015, 21:04:36
Clever, you turned a saloon into an estate  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Delroy47 on 10 February 2015, 22:55:51
Cam belt, water pump and thermostat changed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 February 2015, 22:59:49
Gave it a good clean, then SWMBO wanted to go out, country lanes, filthy again, bugger. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 10 February 2015, 23:02:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 February 2015, 20:11:55
Got the Albanians to wash the Oxymoron and slapped some polish on it ready for Tuesday...

Is that the 2.2 and Sport in the same description  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2015, 23:15:58
Quote from: steve6367 on 10 February 2015, 23:02:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 08 February 2015, 20:11:55
Got the Albanians to wash the Oxymoron and slapped some polish on it ready for Tuesday...

Is that the 2.2 and Sport in the same description  :D
Textbook definition  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 10:55:43
Dropped the zaf off for mot....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 11:03:42
Been told my irregular knocking noise is the DMF :-(
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 February 2015, 11:05:13
Only on start up or also when clutch is pressed?
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 11:10:02
All the time in neutral. You can kind of feel it when you touch the clutch pedal
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 February 2015, 11:12:34
Any knocking when started up?

And movement in the gearstick when you accelerate hard in gear?
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 11:13:33
Does a bit thinking about it on start up. Not notice gear stick movement
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 February 2015, 11:24:46
So DMF is a possible then.
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 11:26:17
Yep. Sob. Not gonna be cheap. They reckon 9 hours labour!
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 11:30:21
At least it passed its mot
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 February 2015, 11:34:01
Can probably do it in a day if you need.

Make sure you get a Sachs DMF
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 11:35:07
Cheers. They said clutch and slave too?
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 February 2015, 12:25:43
Yes full kit plus flywheel bolts and clutch fluid.

Shop around  :y

Will also need gearbox oil
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Post by: Jimbob on 11 February 2015, 12:32:59
Ecp website baffling me with choice already!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 11 February 2015, 16:08:23
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 February 2015, 18:45:11
Sold one... and collected its replacement... ::)

And as I know you're all clamouring for pics...

Here's a taster...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150210_184122_zpsgxkfu92a.jpg) ;D
Still waiting  :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2015, 00:23:58
Just for you Bigtime...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0118_zpslqmgcxv9.jpg)
:P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 12 February 2015, 00:47:24
sick of bleeding waiting  ;D ;D ;D

PS are you happy with it...... :-\  is there Much to do  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2015, 00:49:46
At least you can see the car in that pic :P

I shall take some sensible ones on Sunday if I get five minutes :y
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Post by: Steve B on 12 February 2015, 00:51:25
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/IMG_20150210_184122_zpsgxkfu92a.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 February 2015, 07:31:17
Abandoned my lovely, comfortable, relaxing bullet at Bicester so I can use the uncomfortable, expensive, late Chiltern Slug to go to that place that turns your bogies black :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 12 February 2015, 16:31:10
Replaced the temp sensor wiring in the fog lamp loom. She now has a working sensor again.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 12 February 2015, 16:34:45
Timing belt & all ancillaries all done today, so should last till I retire completely now !! The trouble is what do I replace the 2.6 with then ?
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Post by: amba on 12 February 2015, 16:42:22
Fitted new H7 Nightbreakers to high beam on both headlights .Lets see if their is an improvement and n/s high beam is at a better direction not up in the trees  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 12 February 2015, 16:52:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 00:23:58
Just for you Bigtime...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0118_zpslqmgcxv9.jpg)
:P ;D

Does it have the full kit or just the wheels :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 12 February 2015, 16:58:30
After fitting the Depo HiD to the MV6, am now in agreement that they are crap, so have been spending my 12 hours off today trying to build a good rear body out of the spare HID's I have so I can fit the new lens to it tomorrow. Will not be buying any more Depo headlights they are S$%T
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 February 2015, 17:22:04
Fitted new washer 'heater' loom and replaced melted passenger washer jet, replaced melted passenger scuttle panel and replaced melted vac pipes, sealed scuttle.   :-X

Removed headunit, modified it, reinstalled it, replaced ashtray with modified one with extra functionality.  8)

Broke 3rd Party sat nav aerial connector for NCDC  >:(

Washed number plates and lights as they had disappeared.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2015, 17:45:32
Quote from: joff on 12 February 2015, 16:52:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 00:23:58
Just for you Bigtime...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0118_zpslqmgcxv9.jpg)
:P ;D

Does it have the full kit or just the wheels :y
Oh, purlease... ::)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150212_172146_zpsgpiojbjy.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150212_173202_zpsdxbeutwd.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150212_172739_zpsk9nysvcv.jpg)
 8)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 12 February 2015, 19:07:38
What did you take those pictures with Al, a box camera?  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2015, 19:45:40
Quote from: Lagondanet on 12 February 2015, 19:07:38
What did you take those pictures with Al, a box camera?  ;D
:P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 12 February 2015, 19:51:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 17:45:32
Quote from: joff on 12 February 2015, 16:52:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 00:23:58
Just for you Bigtime...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0118_zpslqmgcxv9.jpg)
:P ;D

Does it have the full kit or just the wheels :y
Oh, purlease... ::)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150212_172146_zpsgpiojbjy.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150212_173202_zpsdxbeutwd.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150212_172739_zpsk9nysvcv.jpg)
 8)

First dibs on the kit when you get rid :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2015, 19:57:41
Fixed the non functioning sunroof... simply needed some manual persuasion and a dollop of grease, and started compiling a snag list ::)

So far:
Sunroof U/S. Now fixed.
Aircon U/S.
Self leveling U/S but shocks still connected.
Headlight leveling error message.
Engine emissions light U/S. Bulb blown ::)
Front suspension does very strange things when braking.
One keychip disagrees with the immobiliser.
Bodywork less than perfect, few dinks and scratches but nothing too major.
Both bumpers require paint, front needs a repair.
Front fog lights U/S.
Last serviced at 160k but no mention of cambelt.
Engine bay grubby but largely leak free.

On the plus side, there were only two codes... one for the EML and one for the immobiliser from not starting it with the spare key 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 12 February 2015, 20:01:32
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 19:57:41
Fixed the non functioning sunroof... simply needed some manual persuasion and a dollop of grease, and started compiling a snag list ::)

So far:
Sunroof U/S. Now fixed.
Aircon U/S.
Self leveling U/S but shocks still connected.
Headlight leveling error message.
Engine emissions light U/S. Bulb blown ::)
Front suspension does very strange things when braking.
One keychip disagrees with the immobiliser.
Bodywork less than perfect, few dinks and scratches but nothing too major.
Both bumpers require paint, front needs a repair.
Front fog lights U/S.
Last serviced at 160k but no mention of cambelt.
Engine bay grubby but largely leak free.

On the plus side, there were only two codes... one for the EML and one for the immobiliser from not starting it with the spare key 8)

Have a nice set of bumpers here in black if you want to come over and swap them ;) ;) :y for an estate :y I wonder which shocks will be going on that
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 February 2015, 20:10:06
First job will be to get it on a ramp for its Mot and see exactly what is fitted :y But it can reasonably expect to be thoroughly polybushed fairly soon after...

As for the bumpers, nice try, but no cigar ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 12 February 2015, 20:40:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 February 2015, 20:10:06
First job will be to get it on a ramp for its Mot and see exactly what is fitted :y But it can reasonably expect to be thoroughly polybushed fairly soon after...

As for the bumpers, nice try, but no cigar ;D

OK,OK I can see you need time to think about it ;D :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 13 February 2015, 07:37:26
Getting ready to go to Lake District for a week. Entails taking things out of car and putting things in. Nothing more.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 13 February 2015, 08:26:15
Sorted/fixed the ignition system with a brand new full ignition system (plugs leads and dispac) all OEM or as close to GM as I can get anyway.... massive improvement TBH

Just waiting on the hard vac pipe to arrive, then that can be fitted sometime next week before going to the caravan...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2015, 09:31:26
Looks like a wheel barrow with those exhausts
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Post by: The Sheriff on 13 February 2015, 10:11:18
Took my daewoo for it's mot, passed, no advisories.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2015, 10:21:41
Quote from: STMO on 13 February 2015, 10:11:18
Took my daewoo for it's mot, passed, no advisories.

That's just dull.  ::)  You really need another Omega!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 February 2015, 11:40:22
Quote from: STMO on 13 February 2015, 10:11:18
Took my daewoo for it's mot, passed, no advisories.

And how was Stevie Wonder ??? ::) :D :D :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 13 February 2015, 11:46:06
It's the wife's piece of French shite on Monday, perhaps you'll get a laugh then.  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 February 2015, 12:07:29
Was going to say how tedious, but will wait for the froggy pos... :D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 13 February 2015, 12:16:18
Ripped out the FM Modulator  :y

Washed one (badly).... You can see out the windows now! Needs an air freshener though as it still smells of burnt melting plastic.  :'(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 February 2015, 13:43:37
Broken it... More specifically cracked the EGR cooler on the Insignia >:(

White smoke is quite alarming when it's pouring out of the bonnet...

Fortunately garage has one in stock, are able to fit it and it's a warrantable item.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 13 February 2015, 22:14:19
Unexpected trip this evening up to & back from Leamington Spa to drop son (dirty student) off.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 14 February 2015, 17:33:02
Been busy doing upgrade to 50cents truck aka emd  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 14 February 2015, 17:39:40
Sorted headlight and fog light on the MV6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 14 February 2015, 18:06:42
Quote from: 4x4 on 14 February 2015, 17:33:02
Been busy doing upgrade to 50cents truck aka emd  ;D

I think those auto box gaskets had been on since production  :( Still good job done ... and that auto box filter was black as your hat  ::) :D

Cheers mate  :y :y
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Post by: pauls on 14 February 2015, 18:29:53
Picked up my new 3.2 irmscher from that nice man josh wyatt. It was a fun trip home :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 14 February 2015, 19:04:52
Quote from: EMD on 14 February 2015, 18:06:42
Quote from: 4x4 on 14 February 2015, 17:33:02
Been busy doing upgrade to 50cents truck aka emd  ;D

I think those auto box gaskets had been on since production  :( Still good job done ... and that auto box filter was black as your hat  ::) :D

Cheers mate  :y :y
Atf was black,and hows the A bar and spotlights :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 14 February 2015, 19:14:56
Quote from: pauls on 14 February 2015, 18:29:53
Picked up my new 3.2 irmscher from that nice man josh wyatt. It was a fun trip home :y

That was quick Josh, you only got 3 days ago. Hope you like it Pauls
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 14 February 2015, 21:59:33
Quote from: 4x4 on 14 February 2015, 19:04:52
Quote from: EMD on 14 February 2015, 18:06:42
Quote from: 4x4 on 14 February 2015, 17:33:02
Been busy doing upgrade to 50cents truck aka emd  ;D

I think those auto box gaskets had been on since production  :( Still good job done ... and that auto box filter was black as your hat  ::) :D

Cheers mate  :y :y
Atf was black,and hows the A bar and spotlights :)

Excellent , made a big difference  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 15 February 2015, 15:51:50
Made it to Alston Moor, NW Pennines, Cumbria. Still remnants of snow here.  :y
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 February 2015, 15:53:44
Full service on ma's Ford Fusion. Plugs, oil/filter, air filter, pollen filter, fluid top ups and replaced a couple of bad bulbs. Ready for MOT now :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 February 2015, 18:33:07
New HT leads, spark plugs and nearside brakelight bulb.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 February 2015, 19:57:09
Cleaned the TD Estate for the trip to Gatwick, as I'm not leaving the Elite there. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 February 2015, 21:39:07
Repaired Sat Nav antenna connector by replacing it with one I found (with the correct connector that clips to the cage) in my box of NCDC bits!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 February 2015, 22:43:00
Jacked the Irmy Elite up today to have a rummage around underneath...

Established that the SL doesn't work even when manually activated, not surprising really given that the rear shocks came off in four pieces :o

So SL removed, along with springs and shock remnants, and replaced with Irmscher items... doesn't seem any lower, but then it probably wouldn't if the shocks were toast ::) Need to collect a few bits to renew the rear top mounts and rebuild the front suspension to taste.

Discovered the following additional issues...

Rear calipers have been replaced recently, non vented ones along with non vented discs ???

Has had a complete new exhaust recently... cat pipes look to be a bigger bore than standard ones, will take a few pics when next under it...  but whoever fitted the exhaust managed to cross the centre pipes to the back box, so they run vertically rather than horizontally next to each other, a side effect being that the right hand centre box has split all its hangers ::)

Diff is a bit of a mess, leaky pinion seal, but otherwise it pretty good shape underneath, so sorry Joff, but those bumpers are staying ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 16 February 2015, 10:45:48
Piece of French shite passed mot, no advisories. Well....there may have been advisories because a cv boot had come off one end and the headlight aim was a bit low, but up north our testers are normal people, so he put them right.....for nowt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ady on 16 February 2015, 18:46:37
The last two days in have changed

Track rod arms, center steering bar, steering idler arm, anti roll bar bushes for polly bush,  front wish bones bush for polly bush, ball joints and top suspension mounts.


It's been a pain to do with a few knuckles hitting tarmac and a wet arse when it rained. But the car now feels and handles like a new car. Very pleased with the results.

Just got to get it tracked in the morning and then to decide what to do next.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 February 2015, 18:57:22
Quote from: Ady on 16 February 2015, 18:46:37
The last two days in have changed

Track rod arms, center steering bar, steering idler arm, anti roll bar bushes for polly bush,  front wish bones bush for polly bush, ball joints and top suspension mounts.


It's been a pain to do with a few knuckles hitting tarmac and a wet arse when it rained. But the car now feels and handles like a new car. Very pleased with the results.

Just got to get it tracked in the morning and then to decide what to do next.

Lots of work there  :y, don't go for just tracking though after all that lot has been replaced, needs a full Geo with someone who understands these cars better than just putting the settings 'in the green'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ady on 16 February 2015, 19:03:48
Thanks for the advice, I've got it booked in at a company called christchurch tyres who have a laser alignment machine. Do I trust there computer that they have with recommend settings or do I tell them to do set it up to something else? If that makes sense  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 February 2015, 19:15:04
Have a look at the Wheels In Motion website http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/ and contact Tony, his knowledge of the Omega chassis settings are second to none and he came up with the optimal settings for us - the GM settings are far wide of the mark as he will explain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 16 February 2015, 19:15:56
I have their settings on mine currently and it drives very well. Front tyre wear seems to be Ab issue though so going to ask them to take out some and even up front camber. My settings are on a thread from couple of weeks ago if you want to look.

Will be interested how you get on and if they will use the settings from here.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 16 February 2015, 21:24:01
Quote from: Taxi Al on 15 February 2015, 22:43:00
Jacked the Irmy Elite up today to have a rummage around underneath...

Established that the SL doesn't work even when manually activated, not surprising really given that the rear shocks came off in four pieces :o

So SL removed, along with springs and shock remnants, and replaced with Irmscher items... doesn't seem any lower, but then it probably wouldn't if the shocks were toast ::) Need to collect a few bits to renew the rear top mounts and rebuild the front suspension to taste.

Discovered the following additional issues...

Rear calipers have been replaced recently, non vented ones along with non vented discs ???

Has had a complete new exhaust recently... cat pipes look to be a bigger bore than standard ones, will take a few pics when next under it...  but whoever fitted the exhaust managed to cross the centre pipes to the back box, so they run vertically rather than horizontally next to each other, a side effect being that the right hand centre box has split all its hangers ::)

Diff is a bit of a mess, leaky pinion seal, but otherwise it pretty good shape underneath, so sorry Joff, but those bumpers are staying ;D

I can see you have a few small items to put right the same as I did with mine, only a few small things to do now and it drives like a dream. Looking forward to casting an eye over the estate you have.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 February 2015, 14:41:27
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X
I see the big diesel bug has bitten 8) Still got the Vectra?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 17 February 2015, 14:59:20
Give it a bloody good clean inside and out :y Just got to do headlights now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 February 2015, 15:10:59
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y
A silver one would be a nice change :D  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 February 2015, 18:44:23
Liberated a knock sensor from a 2.5 at the local scrappy.  :y

Got back and started stripping down to fit it and made friends with my alternator again!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 February 2015, 18:53:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 17 February 2015, 18:44:23
Liberated a knock sensor from a 2.5 at the local scrappy.  :y

Got back and started stripping down to fit it and made friends with my alternator again!  ::)
At least you know where it's at... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 February 2015, 19:09:44
Soaked the seat belts in some cleaning fluid  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 February 2015, 19:13:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 February 2015, 18:53:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 17 February 2015, 18:44:23
Liberated a knock sensor from a 2.5 at the local scrappy.  :y

Got back and started stripping down to fit it and made friends with my alternator again!  ::)
At least you know where it's at... ::)

Yes thanks to RobG  :y  I've also realised that V6 alternators are a lot easier without LPG gubbins in the vicinity!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 February 2015, 19:18:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 17 February 2015, 19:13:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 February 2015, 18:53:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 17 February 2015, 18:44:23
Liberated a knock sensor from a 2.5 at the local scrappy.  :y

Got back and started stripping down to fit it and made friends with my alternator again!  ::)
At least you know where it's at... ::)

Yes thanks to RobG  :y  I've also realised that V6 alternators are a lot easier without LPG gubbins in the vicinity!  ::)

Knock sensor in and working.  :y  Not without an epic fight with my alternator as the bastid didn't want to go back in, but I won in the end!  ::)  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:53:40
Quote from: Taxi Al on 17 February 2015, 14:41:27
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X
I see the big diesel bug has bitten 8) Still got the Vectra?

It certainly has.  It's some machine mate!   :o

Sold the Vectra when I bought the BMW mate.  Got really good morning for it, but sadly I had to let my Irmy wheels go with it to seal the deal.  I may live to regret that!  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y

Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y

Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y

Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 20 February 2015, 13:19:37
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y



Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)


When I got my old one (away for 11 months only) back, I found that no maintenance had been done at all. The windows had been tinted and bulbs replaced for non standard, but on the plus side a  Irmscher front bumper had been fitted and a set of budget tyres fitted ( tyres needed replacing when I sold it). Who ever did the MoT should not have passed it as a number of issues had to be addressed. It's now MoT time again but I have a few small jobs to finish first.

I hope yours is still in very good condition, as it was 100% when it went north. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 13:41:42
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 13:19:37
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y



Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)


When I got my old one (away for 11 months only) back, I found that no maintenance had been done at all. The windows had been tinted and bulbs replaced for non standard, but on the plus side a  Irmscher front bumper had been fitted and a set of budget tyres fitted ( tyres needed replacing when I sold it). Who ever did the MoT should not have passed it as a number of issues had to be addressed. It's now MoT time again but I have a few small jobs to finish first.

I hope yours is still in very good condition, as it was 100% when it went north. :y

I know I have a couple of issues to sort out.  The main one being to do the cambelt, which is now overdues.  It only covered 7k miles in the last 18 months since I sold it, and has been MOT'd and serviced in that time, so I'm not expecting to find too much wrong.

I'll know more when I go and collect it.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 20 February 2015, 16:46:34
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 13:41:42
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 13:19:37
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y



Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)


When I got my old one (away for 11 months only) back, I found that no maintenance had been done at all. The windows had been tinted and bulbs replaced for non standard, but on the plus side a  Irmscher front bumper had been fitted and a set of budget tyres fitted ( tyres needed replacing when I sold it). Who ever did the MoT should not have passed it as a number of issues had to be addressed. It's now MoT time again but I have a few small jobs to finish first.

I hope yours is still in very good condition, as it was 100% when it went north. :y

I know I have a couple of issues to sort out.  The main one being to do the cambelt, which is now overdues.  It only covered 7k miles in the last 18 months since I sold it, and has been MOT'd and serviced in that time, so I'm not expecting to find too much wrong.

I'll know more when I go and collect it.   :y


My cam belt is due next month, but as I did the last one at the cam belt meet which you were at I'm happy, as I know it's going to be done correctly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 19:58:49
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 16:46:34
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 13:41:42
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 13:19:37
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y



Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)


When I got my old one (away for 11 months only) back, I found that no maintenance had been done at all. The windows had been tinted and bulbs replaced for non standard, but on the plus side a  Irmscher front bumper had been fitted and a set of budget tyres fitted ( tyres needed replacing when I sold it). Who ever did the MoT should not have passed it as a number of issues had to be addressed. It's now MoT time again but I have a few small jobs to finish first.

I hope yours is still in very good condition, as it was 100% when it went north. :y

I know I have a couple of issues to sort out.  The main one being to do the cambelt, which is now overdues.  It only covered 7k miles in the last 18 months since I sold it, and has been MOT'd and serviced in that time, so I'm not expecting to find too much wrong.

I'll know more when I go and collect it.   :y


My cam belt is due next month, but as I did the last one at the cam belt meet which you were at I'm happy, as I know it's going to be done correctly.

In that case, your Cambelt change is due on 26th February 2015.  This Vauxhall service reminder is free of charge  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 20 February 2015, 20:05:49
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 19:58:49
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 16:46:34
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 13:41:42
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 13:19:37
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y



Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)


When I got my old one (away for 11 months only) back, I found that no maintenance had been done at all. The windows had been tinted and bulbs replaced for non standard, but on the plus side a  Irmscher front bumper had been fitted and a set of budget tyres fitted ( tyres needed replacing when I sold it). Who ever did the MoT should not have passed it as a number of issues had to be addressed. It's now MoT time again but I have a few small jobs to finish first.

I hope yours is still in very good condition, as it was 100% when it went north. :y

I know I have a couple of issues to sort out.  The main one being to do the cambelt, which is now overdues.  It only covered 7k miles in the last 18 months since I sold it, and has been MOT'd and serviced in that time, so I'm not expecting to find too much wrong.

I'll know more when I go and collect it.   :y


My cam belt is due next month, but as I did the last one at the cam belt meet which you were at I'm happy, as I know it's going to be done correctly.

In that case, your Cambelt change is due on 26th February 2015.  This Vauxhall service reminder is free of charge  ;)

Thanks for the reminder but it's on the drive and not going anywhere until its done as the MoT is now out, and I have a few other jobs to do on her too. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 20:11:36
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 20:05:49
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 19:58:49
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 16:46:34
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 13:41:42
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 13:19:37
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y



Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)


When I got my old one (away for 11 months only) back, I found that no maintenance had been done at all. The windows had been tinted and bulbs replaced for non standard, but on the plus side a  Irmscher front bumper had been fitted and a set of budget tyres fitted ( tyres needed replacing when I sold it). Who ever did the MoT should not have passed it as a number of issues had to be addressed. It's now MoT time again but I have a few small jobs to finish first.

I hope yours is still in very good condition, as it was 100% when it went north. :y

I know I have a couple of issues to sort out.  The main one being to do the cambelt, which is now overdues.  It only covered 7k miles in the last 18 months since I sold it, and has been MOT'd and serviced in that time, so I'm not expecting to find too much wrong.

I'll know more when I go and collect it.   :y


My cam belt is due next month, but as I did the last one at the cam belt meet which you were at I'm happy, as I know it's going to be done correctly.

In that case, your Cambelt change is due on 26th February 2015.  This Vauxhall service reminder is free of charge  ;)

Thanks for the reminder but it's on the drive and not going anywhere until its done as the MoT is now out, and I have a few other jobs to do on her too. :y

I wasn't being sarcastic by the way mate. It's just my mate Paul (who also did his belt at the same meet) asked me the other day when it was due for replacement.  Kinda stuck in my mind for some reason  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 February 2015, 15:59:37
Fitted new wiper blades,  :) genuine of course  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 21 February 2015, 16:17:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 February 2015, 15:59:37
Fitted new wiper blades,  :) genuine of course  8)
Probably won't rain for a fortnight now  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 21 February 2015, 20:38:54
Got back from Alston Moor. Omega, dog and wife behaved perfectly.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: drinksoptional on 22 February 2015, 15:56:45
New front tyres   new front shocks   front tracking down still need to get full camber sorted  . Mot is due mid march   .  Got a cracked windscreen ,leaking rockers Again  >:(.  Rear exhaust looks like the pipes are on there last  days. Think it has a siezed caliper.  Runs rough possible leads or ignition module.

if i can sort all these issues and i have no more  it stay   i get one more its getting stripped and crushed i m nit throwing any more money at it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 February 2015, 16:06:54
Need to put new side light bulbs in . Opened the front door , see its raining an blowing a gale . Shut front door fek that  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 22 February 2015, 16:14:55
Quote from: EMD on 22 February 2015, 16:06:54
Need to put new side light bulbs in . Opened the front door , see its raining an blowing a gale . Shut front door fek that  ::)

LOL - same here with the weather, was gonna tidy out the boot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 February 2015, 16:23:57
Changed the filters, oil and plugs as they were overdue because of all the MOT stuff. Checked the antifreeze, topped up the screenwash, checked my trailerboard is still working and emptied most of the assorted crap out of the car. Now it's pretty much ready to go to France next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2015, 19:46:06
Changed the plugs on the Chav, which has cured the hunting (on petrol) at idle.

Looks like I've found the next job on it though  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 22 February 2015, 22:13:37
Oil change and filter done before the rain started  ;)

Also gave the breathers a full clean and was quite surprised at the filth inside plenum breather box despite car having regular 4/5 k oil changes and driving in excess of 100 miles most days .Had very slight weep from last year replaced cam gaskets so fingers crossed spotlessly cleaned breather system puts that right.

Air filter/pollen filter to be replaced tomorrow to  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 22 February 2015, 22:24:48
Nothin.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 23 February 2015, 09:23:54
Decided that 1 of the HG's needs sorting before starting a new season of towing the tin tent.... bugger...!!!!


Thought that the K-Seal I used would've worked, apparently not I guess....

It's either HG or an invisible water leak....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 February 2015, 11:55:57
Quote from: minifreek on 23 February 2015, 09:23:54
Decided that 1 of the HG's needs sorting before starting a new season of towing the tin tent.... bugger...!!!!


Thought that the K-Seal I used would've worked, apparently not I guess....

It's either HG or an invisible water leak....
I'd allow for a new heater matrix too... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 February 2015, 12:57:28
Quote from: Taxi Al on 23 February 2015, 11:55:57
Quote from: minifreek on 23 February 2015, 09:23:54
Decided that 1 of the HG's needs sorting before starting a new season of towing the tin tent.... bugger...!!!!


Thought that the K-Seal I used would've worked, apparently not I guess....

It's either HG or an invisible water leak....
I'd allow for a new heater matrix too... ::)

It'll flush out.  :y  Brave man admitting using it though!!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 23 February 2015, 13:07:04
Think I put about five tins of radweld in an austin 1100 I had years ago. Was OK.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 February 2015, 13:21:24
Quote from: STMO on 23 February 2015, 13:07:04
Think I put about five tins of radweld in an austin 1100 I had years ago. Was OK.  ;D

That was extravagant on one of those!  :o  I thought eggs were the way to go...  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 February 2015, 13:23:37
Drove to Papworth for first visit after my Catheter Ablation three months ago. A14 was a right royal pita, holdups and roadworks. Arrived late but got seen within a few mins. All that way for a five min chat (80 mls round trip) plus detours today.
Still they are damn good at what they do. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 23 February 2015, 13:29:52
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 February 2015, 13:23:37
Drove to Papworth for first visit after my Catheter Ablation three months ago. A14 was a right royal pita, holdups and roadworks. Arrived late but got seen within a few mins. All that way for a five min chat (80 mls round trip) plus detours today.
Still they are damn good at what they do. :)
Had senior moment there, Ron. We were talking about putting stuff in engines to stop leaks and then you said........never mind. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 February 2015, 13:35:16
Quote from: STMO on 23 February 2015, 13:29:52
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 February 2015, 13:23:37
Drove to Papworth for first visit after my Catheter Ablation three months ago. A14 was a right royal pita, holdups and roadworks. Arrived late but got seen within a few mins. All that way for a five min chat (80 mls round trip) plus detours today.
Still they are damn good at what they do. :)
Had senior moment there, Ron. We were talking about putting stuff in engines to stop leaks and then you said........never mind. ;D
Well, it,s what iv,e done to my car today, nice to have a change of tack now and again. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 23 February 2015, 14:08:47
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 20:11:36
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 20:05:49
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 19:58:49
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 16:46:34
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 13:41:42
Quote from: joff on 20 February 2015, 13:19:37
Quote from: twiglet on 20 February 2015, 12:55:32
Quote from: joff on 19 February 2015, 22:34:11
Quote from: twiglet on 19 February 2015, 18:55:36
Quote from: joff on 17 February 2015, 15:08:22
Quote from: twiglet on 17 February 2015, 11:16:45
Thinking about buying another one!  ::) :-X

you need a black Elite estate :y



Funny you should say that Joff.  I have just sealed the deal on one.   ;) :-X

Your old one ;) :y

Indeed!  ;)


When I got my old one (away for 11 months only) back, I found that no maintenance had been done at all. The windows had been tinted and bulbs replaced for non standard, but on the plus side a  Irmscher front bumper had been fitted and a set of budget tyres fitted ( tyres needed replacing when I sold it). Who ever did the MoT should not have passed it as a number of issues had to be addressed. It's now MoT time again but I have a few small jobs to finish first.

I hope yours is still in very good condition, as it was 100% when it went north. :y

I know I have a couple of issues to sort out.  The main one being to do the cambelt, which is now overdues.  It only covered 7k miles in the last 18 months since I sold it, and has been MOT'd and serviced in that time, so I'm not expecting to find too much wrong.

I'll know more when I go and collect it.   :y


My cam belt is due next month, but as I did the last one at the cam belt meet which you were at I'm happy, as I know it's going to be done correctly.

In that case, your Cambelt change is due on 26th February 2015.  This Vauxhall service reminder is free of charge  ;)

Thanks for the reminder but it's on the drive and not going anywhere until its done as the MoT is now out, and I have a few other jobs to do on her too. :y

I wasn't being sarcastic by the way mate. It's just my mate Paul (who also did his belt at the same meet) asked me the other day when it was due for replacement.  Kinda stuck in my mind for some reason  :y

I've got thick skin ;D ;D and I've just used my last two coil packs. Sorry ::) They have been in the garage for over a year, and then both cars needed one each. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 23 February 2015, 14:42:38
Quote from: Taxi Al on 23 February 2015, 11:55:57
Quote from: minifreek on 23 February 2015, 09:23:54
Decided that 1 of the HG's needs sorting before starting a new season of towing the tin tent.... bugger...!!!!


Thought that the K-Seal I used would've worked, apparently not I guess....

It's either HG or an invisible water leak....
I'd allow for a new heater matrix too... ::)

It'll be fine :)

K-Seal was initially designed for use in the Rover K series engines, and also designed NOT to clog up the heater matrix ;)

It'll be fine :) I promise....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:08:44
Quote from: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Yeah. Passenger side as well. Oh goody  :'(

The Bullet needs driver side as well. Double goody.  Both cars LPG'd, just for the extra challenge ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 23 February 2015, 17:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:08:44
Quote from: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Yeah. Passenger side as well. Oh goody  :'(

The Bullet needs driver side as well. Double goody.  Both cars LPG'd, just for the extra challenge ;D
Easy jobs.

How to:
Buy parts. Drive up to Nottingham. Drink tea and eat biscuits. Drive home. Post up what a good boy he is. Sorted.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:51:55
Quote from: STMO on 23 February 2015, 17:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:08:44
Quote from: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Yeah. Passenger side as well. Oh goody  :'(

The Bullet needs driver side as well. Double goody.  Both cars LPG'd, just for the extra challenge ;D
Easy jobs.

How to:
Buy parts. Drive up to Nottingham. Drink tea and eat biscuits. Drive home. Post up what a good boy he is. Sorted.  ;D
;D ;D

As Mrs DTM does do an exceedingly good biscuit arrangement for others ;D


I think I have used up too much of their kind hospitality recently  :-[.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 February 2015, 19:11:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:51:55
Quote from: STMO on 23 February 2015, 17:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:08:44
Quote from: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Yeah. Passenger side as well. Oh goody  :'(

The Bullet needs driver side as well. Double goody.  Both cars LPG'd, just for the extra challenge ;D
Easy jobs.

How to:
Buy parts. Drive up to Nottingham. Drink tea and eat biscuits. Drive home. Post up what a good boy he is. Sorted.  ;D
;D ;D

As Mrs DTM does do an exceedingly good biscuit arrangement for others ;D


I think I have used up too much of their kind hospitality recently  :-[.

Plus the garage is blocked currently  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 February 2015, 21:07:10
Liberated one bush from the subframe... came out in three pieces ::) tother one will be done on Wednesday... probably  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 February 2015, 08:18:49
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 February 2015, 19:11:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:51:55
Quote from: STMO on 23 February 2015, 17:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:08:44
Quote from: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Yeah. Passenger side as well. Oh goody  :'(

The Bullet needs driver side as well. Double goody.  Both cars LPG'd, just for the extra challenge ;D
Easy jobs.

How to:
Buy parts. Drive up to Nottingham. Drink tea and eat biscuits. Drive home. Post up what a good boy he is. Sorted.  ;D
;D ;D

As Mrs DTM does do an exceedingly good biscuit arrangement for others ;D


I think I have used up too much of their kind hospitality recently  :-[.

Plus the garage is blocked currently  :-[ :-[ :-[

Yes, although the sub frame is ready to drop once it gets above 4 degrees C....then its pretty easy from then then on in.

Oh, there may be a coolant pipe leaking slightly above the gearbox (will be able to see better soon), have you had to put any coolant in (I noticed some light staining on the bell housing and the coolant level was slightly down)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 24 February 2015, 13:29:36
Good day so far replaced park pilot sensor all working, just been out and sorted rear blind all working. Having some lunch then going out to give it a wash :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 24 February 2015, 16:31:26
Never had to give it a drop since getting it. If it needs anything else let me know and I'll get it on order. Cheers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2015, 18:18:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 24 February 2015, 08:18:49
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 February 2015, 19:11:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:51:55
Quote from: STMO on 23 February 2015, 17:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:08:44
Quote from: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Yeah. Passenger side as well. Oh goody  :'(

The Bullet needs driver side as well. Double goody.  Both cars LPG'd, just for the extra challenge ;D
Easy jobs.

How to:
Buy parts. Drive up to Nottingham. Drink tea and eat biscuits. Drive home. Post up what a good boy he is. Sorted.  ;D
;D ;D

As Mrs DTM does do an exceedingly good biscuit arrangement for others ;D


I think I have used up too much of their kind hospitality recently  :-[.

Plus the garage is blocked currently  :-[ :-[ :-[

Yes, although the sub frame is ready to drop once it gets above 4 degrees C....then its pretty easy from then then on in.

Oh, there may be a coolant pipe leaking slightly above the gearbox (will be able to see better soon), have you had to put any coolant in (I noticed some light staining on the bell housing and the coolant level was slightly down)
Once its that hot Mr DTM, you have a ruddy great big extension to build!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 February 2015, 19:37:57
Finished fitting MV6 trims to door cards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 February 2015, 10:44:45
Finally got round to fitting drivers door mirror that I was going to fit last Sunday but didn't get round to.I'm hoping this one lasts longer than the 1 day that its predecessor managed before some gormless twonk managed to wipe it out.Have folded it in to try and protect it as much as possible,so fingers crossed!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2015, 10:54:18
Had another tyre put on the Insignia...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 February 2015, 11:57:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 February 2015, 10:54:18
Had another tyre put on the Insignia...

Puncture or worn out ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2015, 12:04:48
Apparently a puncture... Went to get it repaired as it had what appeared to be a nail in it... Turned out to be a piece of flint which hadn't gone through :-\ no evidence of holes anywhere, but inside inner sidewall was shot.

Ran over some hedge debris on Sunday, and noticed tyre was low, so pumped it back up, been gradually losing pressure since...

Still at £84 fitted, I can't grumble too loudly being 245/35/20s ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 February 2015, 12:07:14
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 February 2015, 12:04:48
Apparently a puncture... Went to get it repaired as it had what appeared to be a nail in it... Turned out to be a piece of flint which hadn't gone through :-\ no evidence of holes anywhere, but inside inner sidewall was shot.

Ran over some hedge debris on Sunday, and noticed tyre was low, so pumped it back up, been gradually losing pressure since...

Still at £84 fitted, I can't grumble too loudly being 245/35/20s ::)

I know that pain,my Touareg wears 275/40x20 boots and prices can get a little rich for some brands,your's sounded reasonable though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2015, 12:15:17
Don't tell CG, but I went for black and round :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 12:27:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2015, 18:18:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 24 February 2015, 08:18:49
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 February 2015, 19:11:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:51:55
Quote from: STMO on 23 February 2015, 17:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2015, 17:08:44
Quote from: sjc on 22 February 2015, 20:16:15
That'll be new cam cover gaskets then TB?
Yeah. Passenger side as well. Oh goody  :'(

The Bullet needs driver side as well. Double goody.  Both cars LPG'd, just for the extra challenge ;D
Easy jobs.

How to:
Buy parts. Drive up to Nottingham. Drink tea and eat biscuits. Drive home. Post up what a good boy he is. Sorted.  ;D
;D ;D

As Mrs DTM does do an exceedingly good biscuit arrangement for others ;D


I think I have used up too much of their kind hospitality recently  :-[.

Plus the garage is blocked currently  :-[ :-[ :-[

Yes, although the sub frame is ready to drop once it gets above 4 degrees C....then its pretty easy from then then on in.

Oh, there may be a coolant pipe leaking slightly above the gearbox (will be able to see better soon), have you had to put any coolant in (I noticed some light staining on the bell housing and the coolant level was slightly down)
Once its that hot Mr DTM, you have a ruddy great big extension to build!

It needs to be above 6degC for that......honest
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 12:27:54
Quote from: Jimbob on 24 February 2015, 16:31:26
Never had to give it a drop since getting it. If it needs anything else let me know and I'll get it on order. Cheers

Will try to get a pic and send over.....both of the stain and the corroded pipe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 13:48:32
Cheers,  header tank has always looked about right too....

is the pipe easily replaceable if needs be?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 25 February 2015, 14:24:06
Fitted 2 led side light bulbs to front lights . Then sorted sticky auto gear selector out  :) :)

Found 2p under the centre console  :o :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 February 2015, 14:39:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 25 February 2015, 12:15:17
Don't tell CG, but I went for black and round :-X

I did realise that given the price :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 14:41:51
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 13:48:32
Cheers,  header tank has always looked about right too....

is the pipe easily replaceable if needs be?

looks to be given what's stripped out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 14:52:58
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 14:41:51
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 13:48:32
Cheers,  header tank has always looked about right too....

is the pipe easily replaceable if needs be?

looks to be given what's stripped out.

guess theres not much left   :o :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:19:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 14:52:58
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 14:41:51
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 13:48:32
Cheers,  header tank has always looked about right too....

is the pipe easily replaceable if needs be?

looks to be given what's stripped out.

guess theres not much left   :o :-[
This on the Omega, or the other thing we will not mention out of shear embarrassment?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:20:31
Got over 23mpg  :-[

I'll write my lines now.
TB really must learn to try much harder
TB really must learn to try much harder
TB really must learn to try much harder
TB really must learn to try much harder
TB really must learn to try much harder

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:21:10
Also treated it to some petrol, as the fuel light and CID were getting more than slightly annoying
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:21:34
Oh, and treated it to some oil, again as the CID warnings were getting tedious
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 25 February 2015, 18:41:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:19:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 14:52:58
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 14:41:51
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 13:48:32
Cheers,  header tank has always looked about right too....

is the pipe easily replaceable if needs be?

looks to be given what's stripped out.

guess theres not much left   :o :-[
This on the Omega, or the other thing we will not mention out of shear embarrassment?
Jimbob mentioned flywheel on the unmentionable a while back....... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:54:33
Quote from: STMO on 25 February 2015, 18:41:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:19:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 14:52:58
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 14:41:51
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 13:48:32
Cheers,  header tank has always looked about right too....

is the pipe easily replaceable if needs be?

looks to be given what's stripped out.

guess theres not much left   :o :-[
This on the Omega, or the other thing we will not mention out of shear embarrassment?
Jimbob mentioned flywheel on the unmentionable a while back....... :-\
Oh dear....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2015, 18:58:15
Finished off the rear suspension on the black beastie... Only serves to highlight how shockingly Donald the front end is ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 19:05:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:54:33
Quote from: STMO on 25 February 2015, 18:41:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2015, 18:19:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 14:52:58
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2015, 14:41:51
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 February 2015, 13:48:32
Cheers,  header tank has always looked about right too....

is the pipe easily replaceable if needs be?

looks to be given what's stripped out.

guess theres not much left   :o :-[
This on the Omega, or the other thing we will not mention out of shear embarrassment?
Jimbob mentioned flywheel on the unmentionable a while back....... :-\
Oh dear....

Yup

Dual Mass Flywheel and clutch on the sunshine coach
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 25 February 2015, 20:34:38
Tries to find out where I could get an expansion tank from for my Omega with sensor .... can't find any anywhere, am I looking in the wrong places .....? The sensor is buggered on mine and keeps telling me to put some water in when it doesn't need it and getting a bit pee'd off with it now... Iv changed the sensor but its still doing it and the floaty thig inside the expansion tank is fine and moves about freely....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 February 2015, 20:44:07
Have you tried Vauxhall? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2015, 11:33:09
Quote from: minifreek on 25 February 2015, 20:34:38
Tries to find out where I could get an expansion tank from for my Omega with sensor .... can't find any anywhere, am I looking in the wrong places .....? The sensor is buggered on mine and keeps telling me to put some water in when it doesn't need it and getting a bit pee'd off with it now... Iv changed the sensor but its still doing it and the floaty thig inside the expansion tank is fine and moves about freely....
About £25 from your local dealer. Probably have to order it in though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 26 February 2015, 18:01:37
Finally gave in and washed it after about 4 months :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 26 February 2015, 19:20:00
@ AL...... Last time I went into my Vx dealers they said that the parts for Omegas are obsolete now and they don't carry any stock for them....

@TB...... is that complete with sensor...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 26 February 2015, 20:08:34
Quote from: minifreek on 26 February 2015, 19:20:00
@ AL...... Last time I went into my Vx dealers they said that the parts for Omegas are obsolete now and they don't carry any stock for them....

@TB...... is that complete with sensor...?

bought one on monday part number for tank+sensor is 90500223 price was £34.98 inc tax :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 February 2015, 22:15:51
Quote from: minifreek on 26 February 2015, 19:20:00
@ AL...... Last time I went into my Vx dealers they said that the parts for Omegas are obsolete now and they don't carry any stock for them....

@TB...... is that complete with sensor...?
Don't carry stock translates to can't be arsed to order it in... >:(

Time to find another dealer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 27 February 2015, 09:51:33
Quote from: pauls on 26 February 2015, 20:08:34
Quote from: minifreek on 26 February 2015, 19:20:00
@ AL...... Last time I went into my Vx dealers they said that the parts for Omegas are obsolete now and they don't carry any stock for them....

@TB...... is that complete with sensor...?

bought one on monday part number for tank+sensor is 90500223 price was £34.98 inc tax :y

That'll do for me :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 27 February 2015, 09:54:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 February 2015, 22:15:51
Quote from: minifreek on 26 February 2015, 19:20:00
@ AL...... Last time I went into my Vx dealers they said that the parts for Omegas are obsolete now and they don't carry any stock for them....

@TB...... is that complete with sensor...?
Don't carry stock translates to can't be arsed to order it in... >:(

Time to find another dealer :y

Only proper Vx dealers around these parts mate, and Iv got to know the parts supply people quite well too :)

I'll just get 1 from elsewhere, or just walk in with the part number and get them to order it...


Last time I went to the Vx dealers it was for a set of HT leads and thats when they came back and said the parts for the Omega's are getting obsolete now as they're getting to be over 10 years old....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 February 2015, 10:33:48
Thought I'd broken the Omega.  ::)  Just going for the big overtake and the MIL starts flashing, followed by it being permanently lit up with definite misfire.  :(
Nursed it in to the services (about 100 metres away as it happened), did pedal trick and got 0300 and 0304. Typical that it was passenger bank.  ::)  Removed cable tray, popped out coil pack and its bone dry in all pots.  :y  Checked the other bank and bone dry in there as well.  :y

Me has wet sponge on scuttle so bit late to get the sealer out.  ::) All running fine again now so I'll sort it, and the coil pack, when I do the cambelt.

Longest job was getting the cable tray clips undone.  >:( ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2015, 11:51:24
Got a new hedgehogses in the post.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2015, 13:20:37
Quote from: minifreek on 27 February 2015, 09:54:06
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 February 2015, 22:15:51
Quote from: minifreek on 26 February 2015, 19:20:00
@ AL...... Last time I went into my Vx dealers they said that the parts for Omegas are obsolete now and they don't carry any stock for them....

@TB...... is that complete with sensor...?
Don't carry stock translates to can't be arsed to order it in... >:(

Time to find another dealer :y

Only proper Vx dealers around these parts mate, and Iv got to know the parts supply people quite well too :)

I'll just get 1 from elsewhere, or just walk in with the part number and get them to order it...


Last time I went to the Vx dealers it was for a set of HT leads and thats when they came back and said the parts for the Omega's are getting obsolete now as they're getting to be over 10 years old....
To suggest that summat is obselete simply because the car is over ten years old and not even bother checking is plain lazy at best... chances are they might have it in group stock, especially service items...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 27 February 2015, 13:31:58
Ordered cam gasket,oil,oil filter,sump plug and crankshaft seal,now have to strip front of engine down to find oil leak  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2015, 13:52:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2015, 11:51:24
Got a new hedgehogses in the post.  :y
Nice warm feetses for you then 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 27 February 2015, 14:40:17
Refitted anothet black panel over rads cos some idiot just ripped it off  :-X :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D

And tried to do up them stupid clips on the 4 plenium pipes at the back...Oh and failed  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2015, 14:44:54
Quote from: BIGtime on 27 February 2015, 14:40:17
Refitted anothet black panel over rads cos some idiot just ripped it off  :-X :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D

And tried to do up them stupid clips on the 4 plenium pipes at the back...Oh and failed  ;D ;D
Halfrods sell a nice Laser tool for that very task ::)

If breather bridge off, then reconnect hoses before refitting bridge, so you're clear of the scuttle...

Otherwise plenum off and pull it forward a couple of inches and fit hoses :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 February 2015, 14:47:25
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 February 2015, 14:44:54
Quote from: BIGtime on 27 February 2015, 14:40:17
Refitted anothet black panel over rads cos some idiot just ripped it off  :-X :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D

And tried to do up them stupid clips on the 4 plenium pipes at the back...Oh and failed  ;D ;D
Halfrods sell a nice Laser tool for that very task ::)

If breather bridge off, then reconnect hoses before refitting bridge, so you're clear of the scuttle...

Otherwise plenum off and pull it forward a couple of inches and fit hoses :y

.... or replace original clips with small jubilee clips.  Heresy I know but a lot easier.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 February 2015, 14:55:59
Or cable ties, they're only vac hoses after all
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 27 February 2015, 15:04:52
Oh and done 3 rattle snake pins the Taxi Al Bodge Way (love that little trick)  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 February 2015, 15:06:52
Quote from: BIGtime on 27 February 2015, 15:04:52
Oh and done 3 rattle snake pins the Taxi Al Bodge Way (love that little trick)  ;D ;D ;D
Eh... ???
Take it you mean the door lock pins... ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 27 February 2015, 15:21:02
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 February 2015, 15:06:52
Quote from: BIGtime on 27 February 2015, 15:04:52
Oh and done 3 rattle snake pins the Taxi Al Bodge Way (love that little trick)  ;D ;D ;D
Eh... ???
Take it you mean the door lock pins... ::)  ;D
Yep and the pop red thing off and 2 turns electrical tape  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2015, 00:24:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2015, 11:51:24
Got a new hedgehogses in the post.  :y

...and fitted it. Eventually. While in bat mode... Cc fan now works.


Also ran the blutooth cable inside the centre consol. Which was needing doingses for monthses.


In fact, any improvements to be made on omegas. Wait until summat breaks in that area, and kill two fishes with one stoneses. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 February 2015, 09:52:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2015, 00:24:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2015, 11:51:24
Got a new hedgehogses in the post.  :y

...and fitted it. Eventually. While in bat mode... Cc fan now works.


Also ran the blutooth cable inside the centre consol. Which was needing doingses for monthses.


In fact, any improvements to be made on omegas. Wait until summat breaks in that area, and kill two fishes with one stoneses. :y

Didn't find any preciouses while rummaging around, then? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2015, 14:31:17
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 February 2015, 09:52:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2015, 00:24:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2015, 11:51:24
Got a new hedgehogses in the post.  :y

...and fitted it. Eventually. While in bat mode... Cc fan now works.


Also ran the blutooth cable inside the centre consol. Which was needing doingses for monthses.


In fact, any improvements to be made on omegas. Wait until summat breaks in that area, and kill two fishes with one stoneses. :y

Didn't find any preciouses while rummaging around, then? ::)

Tuppence. And some Lampas bread crumbs....blasted hobbitses.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 February 2015, 18:58:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 February 2015, 14:55:59
Or cable ties, they're only vac hoses after all




You can't say that here! I can hear the Omega Inquisition plumping up the cushions for the comfy chair as I type this.
The fact that you're right just makes things worse for you 8)


And yes, mine are held on with cable ties.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 February 2015, 19:03:17
 ;D So true, Nick.. maybe I'm safe because they know I sold the old bus ;) but I figure if cable ties could hold vac hose on with +16psi of boost (not on the Omega, obviously) they could sure as heck hold vac hoses in place that are being sucked on by vacuum! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 February 2015, 20:06:48
2.6/3.2 breather pipes are actually a secure enough fit to not need anything :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2015, 20:11:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 February 2015, 19:03:17
;D So true, Nick.. maybe I'm safe because they know I sold the old bus ;) but I figure if cable ties could hold vac hose on with +16psi of boost (not on the Omega, obviously) they could sure as heck hold vac hoses in place that are being sucked on by vacuum! ;D


.....waaaaaay over zealous Mr JB. I don't have anything holding my hoses on. :D


Although I would fit the correct clips if I had the pliers. One day.... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 March 2015, 18:54:35
Replaced a door solenoid and a few odds and ends on another car, and cleaned the scuttle drain and refitted the lower screen rubber on the black estate...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 March 2015, 19:42:50
Pumped up the tyres, filled it up with fuel and packed it ready for the 08:45 ferry tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 01 March 2015, 20:58:52
Fitted the new handbrake gaiter I've had for over a year  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2015, 21:55:07
Started to rubber in Asda's forecourt. Retards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 March 2015, 21:59:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2015, 21:55:07
Started to rubber in Asda's forecourt. Retards.
With your gayphone by the looks ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2015, 22:05:35
Quote from: Taxi Al on 01 March 2015, 21:59:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2015, 21:55:07
Started to rubber in Asda's forecourt. Retards.
With your gayphone by the looks ;D
Eh?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 March 2015, 22:58:28
Started... to... rubber... in... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 March 2015, 23:58:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2015, 21:55:07
Started to rubberblubber in Asda's forecourt. Retards.

Corporate Britain finally got too much for TB!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2015, 08:32:14
Finished off the clutch replacement job, everything fitted back on and all good.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 12:08:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2015, 08:32:14
Finished off the clutch replacement job, everything fitted back on and all good.  :y

Hugely appreciated, many thanks :)

Look forward to geting it back....although that will mean my stint of 3.2 mv6 fun is coming to an end ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2015, 12:36:06
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 12:08:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2015, 08:32:14
Finished off the clutch replacement job, everything fitted back on and all good.  :y

Hugely appreciated, many thanks :)

Look forward to geting it back....although that will mean my stint of 3.2 mv6 fun is coming to an end ;)

You were just bedding the new tyres in  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 12:39:20
This is true....or was for 1 day anyway
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 March 2015, 17:28:43
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 12:08:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2015, 08:32:14
Finished off the clutch replacement job, everything fitted back on and all good.  :y

Hugely appreciated, many thanks :)

Look forward to geting it back....although that will mean my stint of 3.2 mv6 fun is coming to an end ;)
Oh, yes, I know that. That feeling of disappointment of knowing you won't be using the Omega, and are destined for a life of boredom in a Zafira ;D


Top marks to Mr DTM, saving a member a (most likely nearly uneconomic) expensive repair bill :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 17:44:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 March 2015, 17:28:43
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 12:08:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2015, 08:32:14
Finished off the clutch replacement job, everything fitted back on and all good.  :y

Hugely appreciated, many thanks :)

Look forward to geting it back....although that will mean my stint of 3.2 mv6 fun is coming to an end ;)
Oh, yes, I know that. That feeling of disappointment of knowing you won't be using the Omega, and are destined for a life of boredom in a Zafira ;D


Top marks to Mr DTM, saving a member a (most likely nearly uneconomic) expensive repair bill :y

Indeed, Garage bill would have been a bit on the large size....
Im glad I wont be paying the omega fuel bill for the extended use for much longer though!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 March 2015, 17:50:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 17:44:27
Im glad I wont be paying the omega fuel bill for the extended use for much longer though!
But its worth it. I just look at it as one of the few little luxuries I can treat myself to :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 17:55:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 March 2015, 17:50:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 March 2015, 17:44:27
Im glad I wont be paying the omega fuel bill for the extended use for much longer though!
But its worth it. I just look at it as one of the few little luxuries I can treat myself to :y

I did too till my milage increased too much, still least we have the one for those special occasions :)
Running 2 x 3.2's just wasnt doable any more, Hers is going nowhere.  Its her baby.  Wanted from when she first saw it at the first lake meet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 02 March 2015, 19:09:45
Went for mot today, it passed had a few advisories so pleased all round :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 03 March 2015, 15:22:17
Changed all 6 spark plugs in 10 minutes  :D :D ;D All plug wells bone dry  :D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 03 March 2015, 18:23:19
MoT passed with flying colours! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 March 2015, 20:38:16
Nice one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Seth on 03 March 2015, 21:00:33
Quote from: Taxi Al on 03 March 2015, 20:38:16
Nice one :y

Cheers Al! ;D

Found a front coil spring broken on the trusty VW Caddy van later this afternoon >:(
Thought things were going too well here ... on the vehicular front ... :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 March 2015, 21:17:20
Went to change the oil, then hid in the garage under the pretence of tidying up. Opps me that wind is cold.  :'(


;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 04 March 2015, 13:13:49
Washed polished & vacumed the 2.6 now tucked safely in the garage, not using it for 10 days as got some time off. 😀😀😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 04 March 2015, 13:53:38
Removed cam cover/gasket,stripped down front of engine to find oil leak,changed both camshaft seals,and cam gasket,seems to be leak free again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 04 March 2015, 14:13:19
Also did oil/filter change and changed sump plug :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 04 March 2015, 17:24:14
Found out the MoT is due on the 10th of next month...... needs quite a bit of work I reckon to get it to pass...

Put some water in the header tank, seems the old problem of using water has come back.... time to change the HG's I guess.... :(

On the upside - got some good news about some alloys I'll be purchasing sometime in the near future :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 04 March 2015, 17:27:41
Put an LED festoon bulb in the interior roof light... wow thats bright  :o :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 March 2015, 07:31:54
18mpg. That's more like it.

I hang my head in shame over the 23mpg incident last week, but that's what happens when your boss pisses you off so you drive in works time at 65mph everywhere
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 March 2015, 08:22:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 March 2015, 07:31:54
18mpg. That's more like it.

I hang my head in shame over the 23mpg incident last week, but that's what happens when your boss pisses you off so you drive in works time at 65mph everywhere
Cooking on gas... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 March 2015, 17:06:36
Gave it a clean in and out ready for trip to Blyth tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 March 2015, 17:18:47
Started the engine, drove off the drive forwards, selected reverse and reversed back onto new part of drive (just laid slabs) and parked up..... thats it for today...

Tomorrow I shall do the opposite LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 March 2015, 20:32:30
Re fitted my old rubber rear donuts a couple of days ago. Just to see.

Slightly more comfy ride. But Christ they feel awful in the corners. Like the body is sliding over on the rear axle. Very disconcerting.

Polys back in when it warms up a bit more. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 05 March 2015, 20:35:14
Quote from: minifreek on 05 March 2015, 17:18:47
Started the engine, drove off the drive forwards, selected reverse and reversed back onto new part of drive (just laid slabs) and parked up..... thats it for today...

Tomorrow I shall do the opposite LOL
Then, at the weekend, you can ask how to get oil off new slabs.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 March 2015, 20:41:40
No oil drops from my motor :)

It sweating power......!!!!!




Seriously though, no oil leakage at all from my motor :) which is a 1st for 1 of my cars TBH :)

Slabs got laid last week, had to wait for the cement/mortar to set before I could drive on them.... been itching to park me Miggy on them .....

Bringing the tintent home next week and now have a place to park the tintent and the Miggy :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 March 2015, 22:03:10
Drove the black beast to 'work' and back... front suspension hasn't fixed itself yet, which means that I'll have to do
it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 06 March 2015, 10:40:20
Fitted a new wheel arch trim after I scraped the old one on a concrete post a while back. A fair sized chunk of plastic for the £20 I paid for it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 06 March 2015, 12:36:46
Drove up to the MoT test station to book the Miggy for its test next friday.... I will have sleepless nights from now on....

Ordered a pair of rear vented calipers and a pair of vented rear discs and pads.... should sail its moT on the brakes anyway... Currently only got solid discs on the rear... They 'should' arrive on Monday according to the seller....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 March 2015, 22:48:50
Got another sodding puncture >:(

£72 lighter and off the road until Wednesday  :'(

Nexen 6000s are shit. Sidewalls shouldn't disintegrate if kept at the correct pressure, but outer casing of inner sidewall has split. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cjackel492 on 06 March 2015, 23:10:54
Been working on a new steering wheel to go in the Omega..

(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/cjackel492/Forum%20Pictures/P1000387.jpg)

Carbon fibre effect on the panels and white LED's in the switches. :-)

Carl,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 06 March 2015, 23:33:11
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 March 2015, 22:48:50
Got another sodding puncture >:(

£72 lighter and off the road until Wednesday  :'(

Nexen 6000s are shit. Sidewalls shouldn't disintegrate if kept at the correct pressure, but outer casing of inner sidewall has splist. ???

Had Nexens on my Signum,did 15k on them in my ownership and they are still on it now but admittedly needs changing soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 March 2015, 23:57:30
They were on the car when I bought it, and ignoring the broken wheel, three have suffered sidewall failures :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 March 2015, 19:28:06
In a vain attempt at cheerfulness, I hoovered all three cars and set about investigating the non functioning parking sensors on the black beastie...

One deadspeakerectomy later, all is well with the parkpilot 8) so no more rear bumper scrapes...

I hope :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 March 2015, 19:36:14
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 March 2015, 22:48:50
Got another sodding puncture >:(

£72 lighter and off the road until Wednesday  :'(

Nexen 6000s are shit. Sidewalls shouldn't disintegrate if kept at the correct pressure, but outer casing of inner sidewall has split. ???

Been run at too low a pressure maybe? Does it/did it have a slow leak?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 March 2015, 19:52:01
I suspect it is actually related to whoever the garage used to refurbish the wheels when I bought it :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 07 March 2015, 20:51:42
Not a good day...tried to find the knocking coming from the passenger rear. Checked the spring all good, checked the exhaust hangers all good. Not sure what else to check.  >:(
Thought I would change the screen pumps over big one no problem started on the small one and snapped the hose pipe connecter in the pipe so had to cut it off. Connected the small pump up filled the tank up and tried the new pumps still nothing coming out of the jets for the headlights.(yes I did have the headlights on) >:(

Packed up the tools and locked the car. Went in and had a cuppa.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 March 2015, 21:03:09
Quote from: pauls on 07 March 2015, 20:51:42
Not a good day...tried to find the knocking coming from the passenger rear. Checked the spring all good, checked the exhaust hangers all good. Not sure what else to check.  >:(
Thought I would change the screen pumps over big one no problem started on the small one and snapped the hose pipe connecter in the pipe so had to cut it off. Connected the small pump up filled the tank up and tried the new pumps still nothing coming out of the jets for the headlights.(yes I did have the headlights on) >:(

Packed up the tools and locked the car. Went in and had a cuppa.
Mine was knocking because the heat shield over the final silencer had rotted away around all bar one of the 10mm nuts that hold it in place. I managed to fit some oversize washers under some of the nuts to stop the rattle (only some because the nuts were well rusted and some of the studs sheared off  >:()
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 08 March 2015, 09:45:45
Quote from: Andy H on 07 March 2015, 21:03:09
Quote from: pauls on 07 March 2015, 20:51:42
Not a good day...tried to find the knocking coming from the passenger rear. Checked the spring all good, checked the exhaust hangers all good. Not sure what else to check.  >:(
Thought I would change the screen pumps over big one no problem started on the small one and snapped the hose pipe connecter in the pipe so had to cut it off. Connected the small pump up filled the tank up and tried the new pumps still nothing coming out of the jets for the headlights.(yes I did have the headlights on) >:(

Packed up the tools and locked the car. Went in and had a cuppa.
Mine was knocking because the heat shield over the final silencer had rotted away around all bar one of the 10mm nuts that hold it in place. I managed to fit some oversize washers under some of the nuts to stop the rattle (only some because the nuts were well rusted and some of the studs sheared off  >:()

I get bored on a Sunday, perhaps I should get an omega...... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2015, 10:34:34
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 March 2015, 22:48:50
Got another sodding puncture >:(

£72 lighter and off the road until Wednesday  :'(

Nexen 6000s are shit. Sidewalls shouldn't disintegrate if kept at the correct pressure, but outer casing of inner sidewall has split. ???
I think the chav is on N6000s.  They are shite unsuitable for me in every perceivable way bar one - she likes them as the bloody thing goes in a straight line with them on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2015, 10:36:01
Quote from: cjackel492 on 06 March 2015, 23:10:54
Been working on a new steering wheel to go in the Omega..

(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/cjackel492/Forum%20Pictures/P1000387.jpg)

Carbon fibre effect on the panels and white LED's in the switches. :-)

Carl,
Will you get the remote controls to work, as those types of controls were only fitted to full CAN cars?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2015, 10:43:55
Took the dash out of the battlebus to fix the GID (can't get a CID to fit).  Whilst apart, fitted the Nokia BT kit I bought for it last summer ::). Originally wired the BT kit into the prewiring, only to find audio wasn't working (probably missing the isolation/matching transformer "relay"), so had to rewire it into the traffic master loom tail (as the TM obviously doesn't work any more).

Changed the pollen filter whilst there. Who designed those poxy clips, far to easy to lose when they ping off behind the dash.

Vac'd it ready for its little trip up north.

GID "fixed" last night, with copious amounts of chemical metal ;D


Today is refit the dash. If I get time, I might wash it, and the chav. But I need to fix my works laptop before tomorrow and build one of my brother's new servers.  So the Koso's might relieve me of £14 (they charge more for battlebuses)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cjackel492 on 08 March 2015, 18:21:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 March 2015, 10:36:01
Will you get the remote controls to work, as those types of controls were only fitted to full CAN cars?
Yes, Been working on an interface to use the button's like the standard 6 button's but also to use the extra button's (any button or combination of left and right button's could drive a relay).

Waiting for the PCB's to come from America first (oshpark.com), then will build an interface.

Only thing I've not checked yet is if the wheel will fit and if connections are there already (hoping so).

Carl,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2015, 18:49:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 March 2015, 10:43:55
Today is refit the dash. If I get time, I might wash it, and the chav. But I need to fix my works laptop before tomorrow and build one of my brother's new servers.  So the Koso's might relieve me of £14 (they charge more for battlebuses)
Dash refitted (but lost one strip of an airvent somewhere  :-\), washed both the battlebus and the chav, fixed works laptop ready for tomorrow, and got my brother's server hardware put together.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 08 March 2015, 20:59:34
200,000 mile service, at least that was the plan........

Changed cam belt & tensioners, third time I have done it on this car so routine now  :)

Oil change went without a hitch but the oil was filthy & I can't remember when I last changed it  :-[ I certainly haven't changed it since baby was born 7 months ago  :-[ :-[

Autobox fluid change and handbrake adjustment will have to wait till next weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 March 2015, 21:00:38
Nothing. Moved my bike past it and Bernard's Duster that it's parked in front of, and went for a ride.
Came back and had more beer and cheese.
Then we had duck for dinner.
Life is good!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 09 March 2015, 11:51:56
New rear vented discs and calipers arrived this morning ready for me to fit, but its ruddy pissing down so it can wait until tomorrow now...

Got MoT booked for Friday and need to do a bit of welding to a rear inner arch.... just hope the weather holds off long enough for me to sort it...

Still using water when it feels like it, I swear it can go for days without using water then suddenly it just dissapears... doing my friggin nut in with it now... not 100% sure if its one of the HG's or not now...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 09 March 2015, 15:44:40
Last week I replaced thermostat and cam cover gaskets....ended with steam engine  >:(  ;D see for yourself

http://youtu.be/JYH8c9VSfYU


This video was taken this morning. So I went to get torxes into friends garage and tried to fix it again....will see tommorow if it worked  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 March 2015, 15:48:39
That looks familiar!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 09 March 2015, 15:57:03
I need to go to work at 2am next morning, hopefully 70 miles drive will burn oil residue away...if not - I guess I'll order a genuine gasket (the one in the video is aftermarket part which came with the car...owner never had the will to do it so I gave it a go)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 March 2015, 17:57:43
Put the wheel back on the bus, then abandoned it in a carpark.

Picked up the Bullet ready for a trip to Londonium tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 March 2015, 18:03:35
Quote from: danzigfan on 09 March 2015, 15:57:03
I need to go to work at 2am next morning, hopefully 70 miles drive will burn oil residue away...if not - I guess I'll order a genuine gasket (the one in the video is aftermarket part which came with the car...owner never had the will to do it so I gave it a go)

If it dosn't clear up, check all the edges on the cam cover are still nice and straight as they tend to go out of shape over time or if over tightened.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 March 2015, 19:50:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2015, 17:57:43
Put the wheel back on the bus, then abandoned it in a carpark.

Picked up the Bullet ready for a trip to Londonium tomorrow.
Didn't fancy the train then... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 March 2015, 23:04:33
Tried to drive it to the radio club and back but a combination of closed roads and lack of sensible diversion signage cost me about a third of a tank of LPG and 3mm of rear tyre tread. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 March 2015, 23:08:34
Possibly broken it :-\ heavy vibration from rear of the drivetrain when moving...

Suspect rear prop donut... but driveway and jack currently blocked with a three legged Insignia ::)

Hurrumph :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2015, 00:11:13
Finally topped it up with oil  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 10 March 2015, 07:20:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 March 2015, 23:04:33
Tried to drive it to the radio club and back but a combination of closed roads and lack of sensible diversion signage cost me about a third of a tank of LPG and 3mm of rear tyre tread. >:(

Radio Club....?

Is you a Ham by chance...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 March 2015, 09:10:31
Quote from: minifreek on 10 March 2015, 07:20:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 March 2015, 23:04:33
Tried to drive it to the radio club and back but a combination of closed roads and lack of sensible diversion signage cost me about a third of a tank of LPG and 3mm of rear tyre tread. >:(

Radio Club....?

Is you a Ham by chance...?

--. ..- .. .-.. - -.--  .- ...  -.-. .... .- .-. --. . -..  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 10 March 2015, 09:33:05
LOL yeah me too :)

Am a 2E meself (well according to OFCOM am a 20 now) but don't use the radio as much as I should really...

Iv got a Yaesu dualbander FT5200 in the Miggy, a Yaesu FT840 HF with FM board fitted, Yaesu FRG100 HF receiver < both these coupled to a 1/2 size G5RV running E/W down the back garden. I also have a FT290R (I know) which has the Mutek front end fitted for better receive... I also have a Baofeng handheld which is ruddy excellent at what it does especially for £35....!!!

I started when I inherited my Dads radio equipment and had to do something with it as all it was doing was gathering dust... so sat my M and then progressed onto the 2E... not 100% sure about going for the Advanced but if I do I will be having my Dads call who was G6INT... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 March 2015, 10:46:33
Ahh, good stuff.  :y

I'm a  G7. Got my license back in 1988 and went out and bought... yes, an FT290R. ;D If you haven't owned one of those...

I also don't do a lot of operating. I belong to a contest group who pull all the stops out for VHF/UHF field day (40kVA generator, couple of 100' towers, legal limit + "feeder loss" on every band and we drink a LOT of beer) and that is my fix for the year. We actually won it in 2012.  :-[

At home I have an Elecraft K2/100 which I built from the kit plus their 2M transverter and auto ATU. I have a 4 ele quad on 2M and a reasonably good takeoff to the south. 3rd contact I made on 2M was an EB1!

I also have a Baofeng. Local club member did a bulk buy and it seemed silly not to at that price!

Keep meaning to put my HF wire back up. Next weekend's job, then, before all the leaves are back on the tree.  ;D

If I get round to it, we'll have to try and establish contact. :y

Current projects are trying to build some proficiency in morse and I am trying to breathe some life into an old basket case Heathkit HW-9 CW TCVR I picked up at a junk sale partially completed. Maybe I and it will be in decent enough fettle to have a QSO one day. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 March 2015, 18:06:47
Ran a massive pheasant over while being followed by traffic cops  ::) :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2015, 18:52:30
Quote from: EMD on 10 March 2015, 18:06:47
Ran a massive pheasant over while being followed by traffic cops  ::) :-[ :-[

Bugger, no pheasant for tea then!  :( 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 March 2015, 18:59:40
Why were the police following a pheasant?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 10 March 2015, 19:18:00
So vented brake discs and calipers arrived yesterday ready for me to fit today (converted from solid discs) - which went easy TBH... all working, everything stops as it should and HB adjusted to work well.... 1 less job for the MoT... only problem I had was undoing the brake pipe nut thingymajigger, the proper brake pipe spanner, just kept slipping and was starting to round off the nut, so Mr Molegrip came into play.... he sorted the buggers out LOL  :y  ???

Took a look at a suspect inner rear arch.... as I suspected, a massive hole there where there shouldn't be one.... bugger... started to clean up the area ready to start to weld to it, only problem is the wire wheel attachment used on the grinder has kinda made a bad situation a damn sight worse, so now have to weld and plate more than a I was intending to do, but at least I know it'll be solid and ready for the MoT on Friday.... I hope LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2015, 20:21:59
Fixed the thumping on the black beastie, collected the new tyre for the Insignia...

Oh and washed all three... one brown car and one green car are actually shiny white, and the dark grey one is actually black :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 10 March 2015, 21:05:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 March 2015, 20:21:59
Fixed the thumping on the black beastie, collected the new tyre for the Insignia...

Oh and washed all three... one brown car and one green car are actually shiny white, and the dark grey one is actually black :o

Oh dear. Does that mean I have to wash mine?  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2015, 21:20:22
Quote from: Lagondanet on 10 March 2015, 21:05:31
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 March 2015, 20:21:59
Fixed the thumping on the black beastie, collected the new tyre for the Insignia...

Oh and washed all three... one brown car and one green car are actually shiny white, and the dark grey one is actually black :o

Oh dear. Does that mean I have to wash mine?  :(
Nah, it be fine :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 March 2015, 22:31:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 March 2015, 18:52:30
Quote from: EMD on 10 March 2015, 18:06:47
Ran a massive pheasant over while being followed by traffic cops  ::) :-[ :-[

Bugger, no pheasant for tea then!  :(

I went back where i ran it over after shaking off the police but the pheasant had gone  :( Maybe the traffic police took it in for questioning  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2015, 23:01:54
Quote from: EMD on 10 March 2015, 22:31:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 March 2015, 18:52:30
Quote from: EMD on 10 March 2015, 18:06:47
Ran a massive pheasant over while being followed by traffic cops  ::) :-[ :-[

Bugger, no pheasant for tea then!  :(

I went back where i ran it over after shaking off the police but the pheasant had gone  :( Maybe the traffic police took it in for questioning a roasting  ;D

More like it!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 11 March 2015, 11:21:39
Well went back to getting Miggy ready for MoT, just got started on welding the rear arch when the oppsing heavens open.... pissed off...!!!

Might put the welder into a plastic bag and try not to get electrocuted.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 11 March 2015, 13:20:07
Advisory on the 2.2 last June exhaust system corroded, had it checked on Monday now split open, so new system fitted cat back.Running nice & sweet now..😀 😀 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: PhilRich on 11 March 2015, 14:35:48
Quote from: minifreek on 11 March 2015, 11:21:39
Well went back to getting Miggy ready for MoT, just got started on welding the rear arch when the oppsing heavens open.... pissed off...!!!

Might put the welder into a plastic bag and try not to get electrocuted.....







Don't you mean pissed ON minifreak ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 March 2015, 15:24:33
Quote from: minifreek on 11 March 2015, 11:21:39
Well went back to getting Miggy ready for MoT, just got started on welding the rear arch when the oppsing heavens open.... pissed off...!!!

Might put the welder into a plastic bag and try not to get electrocuted.....
If you're going to do that, can you set up a video camera. I could do with a good laugh. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 11 March 2015, 16:08:17
Well i did it...!!!

Got a few shocks - till I learned not to dip me toe in a puddle of water when starting the arc.... LOL

Me bum got a tingling too.... still numb LOL

At least the welding that I can see needed doing has been done - no doubt Mr MoT will find some more to do for me come Friday...




Iv got the welder itself covered and on a rubber mat thing, the outside socket is waterproof anyway but I made sure I used a trip socket too - just in case... I aint welding in the rain again - its a bit dangerous methinks LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 March 2015, 17:08:50
My Mama always told me,"Stoopid is as Stoopid does...".

::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 March 2015, 17:15:36
Ha ha, what could possibly go wrong!!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 March 2015, 17:40:24
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 March 2015, 17:08:50
My Mama always told me,"Stoopid is as Stoopid does...".

::)
Take a risk for once in your life willya?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 11 March 2015, 17:51:20
Iv taken many many risks - all paid off :)

welding done anyway - for now...

And yes - stoopid is as stoopid does LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 March 2015, 21:41:58
Quote from: STMO on 11 March 2015, 17:40:24
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 March 2015, 17:08:50
My Mama always told me,"Stoopid is as Stoopid does...".

::)
Take a risk for once in your life willya?  ;D
I do... Every time I get out of bed ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 12 March 2015, 16:53:02
It's had a wash. What more do you want?

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 March 2015, 16:54:02
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 12 March 2015, 17:56:53
Donea peugeot 207 on a 09 plate door mirror... What a joke these cars are
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Post by: joff on 12 March 2015, 18:12:39
That's another cam belt fitted on the Elite and the cam cover joint on 135 bank, new battery fitted and still trying to get a good HiD on the N/S out of the bits I have. Need to get under the car tomorrow if it stops raining, all needs checking for the MoT  :y
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Post by: minifreek on 12 March 2015, 20:44:54
Mines off for its MoT in the morning.... done a shit load of welding to it too.... and converted the rear brakes to vented brakes too :)
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Post by: minifreek on 13 March 2015, 12:58:06
Thats another 12months happy Miigy motoring sorted then :)

Only 1 advisory for strut top mount/bearing - Happy :)
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Post by: joff on 13 March 2015, 13:56:01
Just fixed the N/S HiD all working fine, only to find the adjuster has now gone on the O/S HiD.  :'( :'( so went on the bay of flea to find an alloy adjuster for sale, which is now on its way :y
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Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2015, 16:32:15
Quote from: joff on 13 March 2015, 13:56:01
Just fixed the N/S HiD all working fine, only to find the adjuster has now gone on the O/S HiD.  :'( :'( so went on the bay of flea to find an alloy adjuster for sale, which is now on its way :y


You only bought one?
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Post by: The Sheriff on 13 March 2015, 16:43:23
Quote from: Nick W on 13 March 2015, 16:32:15
Quote from: joff on 13 March 2015, 13:56:01
Just fixed the N/S HiD all working fine, only to find the adjuster has now gone on the O/S HiD.  :'( :'( so went on the bay of flea to find an alloy adjuster for sale, which is now on its way :y


You only bought one?
It's an omega. Two may have been more than the value of the car. :-\
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Post by: joff on 13 March 2015, 17:41:30
Quote from: STMO on 13 March 2015, 16:43:23
Quote from: Nick W on 13 March 2015, 16:32:15
Quote from: joff on 13 March 2015, 13:56:01
Just fixed the N/S HiD all working fine, only to find the adjuster has now gone on the O/S HiD.  :'( :'( so went on the bay of flea to find an alloy adjuster for sale, which is now on its way :y


You only bought one?
It's an omega. Two may have been more than the value of the car. :-\

Only had one for sale or I would of got two. Think I may have another around but it's being very good at not being found at the moment. :y
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Post by: EMD on 13 March 2015, 23:08:39
Just drive it .. bring on the snow  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2015, 09:55:03
Quote from: Taxi Al on 09 March 2015, 19:50:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2015, 17:57:43
Put the wheel back on the bus, then abandoned it in a carpark.

Picked up the Bullet ready for a trip to Londonium tomorrow.
Didn't fancy the train then... ::)
No I bloody didn't. And now they've reopened the Banbury to Leamington section, it'll be back to late, overcrowded trains that cost almost £70 to do a 100 mile round trip. Standing, obviously.
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Post by: Andy H on 14 March 2015, 10:07:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2015, 09:55:03
Quote from: Taxi Al on 09 March 2015, 19:50:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2015, 17:57:43
Put the wheel back on the bus, then abandoned it in a carpark.

Picked up the Bullet ready for a trip to Londonium tomorrow.
Didn't fancy the train then... ::)
No I bloody didn't. And now they've reopened the Banbury to Leamington section, it'll be back to late, overcrowded trains that cost almost £70 to do a 100 mile round trip. Standing, obviously.
Puts the cost of the sleeper from Plymouth to London into perspective - £55 single + £35 for the bunk for 250 miles including breakfast and a bar. Doesn't stop at Banbury though  ::)
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Post by: aaronjb on 14 March 2015, 16:18:31
Went out to the garage, opened the M3, looked for the diagnostic lead, couldn't find it, decided it was cold and came back inside again.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 14 March 2015, 18:07:11
Walked past it and drove the quicker, tighter, more accurate and better sprung  3.0 lexus.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 March 2015, 18:39:39
Washed it. Drove it.  :y
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Post by: The Sheriff on 14 March 2015, 18:43:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 March 2015, 18:39:39
Washed it. Drove it.  :y
Same here :y
Except for washing it. ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2015, 19:21:03
Quote from: Andy H on 14 March 2015, 10:07:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 March 2015, 09:55:03
Quote from: Taxi Al on 09 March 2015, 19:50:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 March 2015, 17:57:43
Put the wheel back on the bus, then abandoned it in a carpark.

Picked up the Bullet ready for a trip to Londonium tomorrow.
Didn't fancy the train then... ::)
No I bloody didn't. And now they've reopened the Banbury to Leamington section, it'll be back to late, overcrowded trains that cost almost £70 to do a 100 mile round trip. Standing, obviously.
Puts the cost of the sleeper from Plymouth to London into perspective - £55 single + £35 for the bunk for 250 miles including breakfast and a bar. Doesn't stop at Banbury though  ::)
I'm not sure why anyone would want to.
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Post by: joff on 14 March 2015, 19:24:26
Washed the MV6 and checked levels, work in the morning  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Nick W on 14 March 2015, 22:45:50
Left Samadet in SW France at 08:00, arrived at Calais at  18:05, 18:40 ferry was 30mins late(we were booked on the 20:00 so were still early) arrived home at 20:30.

Approximately 700 miles in proper comfort; one of the many reasons I like this car so much.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 March 2015, 20:24:47
2.6 lived up to it's reputation of.....

IF weather=rain AND day=Monday AND tomorrows journey is over 500 miles THEN develop a fault

Todays was the heater blower fan dying, luckily it turned out to be the hedgehog which is strange as the scuttle is kept clear and there's no signs it's ever had a dousing. Anyway, tis all back together and working after getting soaked swapping it over on the driveway in the dark.  :'(
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 March 2015, 20:41:46
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 March 2015, 20:24:47
2.6 lived up to it's reputation of.....

IF weather=rain AND day=Monday AND tomorrows journey is over 500 miles THEN develop a fault

Todays was the heater blower fan dying, luckily it turned out to be the hedgehog which is strange as the scuttle is kept clear and there's no signs it's ever had a dousing. Anyway, tis all back together and working after getting soaked swapping it over on the driveway in the dark.  :'(

Did mine couple of week ago. Working one minute. Dead the next. I thought it would be a total mare with no fan, but the heat radiates out the vents quite nicely without it.

Although luckily the weather didn't demand the demist function.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 March 2015, 20:45:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2015, 20:41:46
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 March 2015, 20:24:47
2.6 lived up to it's reputation of.....

IF weather=rain AND day=Monday AND tomorrows journey is over 500 miles THEN develop a fault

Todays was the heater blower fan dying, luckily it turned out to be the hedgehog which is strange as the scuttle is kept clear and there's no signs it's ever had a dousing. Anyway, tis all back together and working after getting soaked swapping it over on the driveway in the dark.  :'(

Did mine couple of week ago. Working one minute. Dead the next. I thought it would be a total mare with no fan, but the heat radiates out the vents quite nicely without it.

Although luckily the weather didn't demand the demist function.

Must be a Black Elite Saloon thing!
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 March 2015, 20:51:50
Yeah. Black ones blow their hedgehog faster.  :D
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Post by: joff on 17 March 2015, 13:42:03
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2015, 20:51:50
Yeah. Black ones blow their hedgehog faster.  :D

Don't say that :-X
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 17 March 2015, 18:42:42
Swore at it. And nearly kicked it. It let me down today.

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Post by: EMD on 17 March 2015, 19:16:54
Just drived it ..opened bonnet , check check check yep all fine again , no tools needed here  :D :P :P :P
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Post by: Andy H on 19 March 2015, 22:33:01
Took it to the local garage (at 5 am) and posted the key through the letter box.

Walked home, fed the baby then drove SWMBO's Golf to work. At 11am I got a text from SWMBO to say the Omega was back on the drive with a new MOT :y can't praise my local garage enough for being helpful  :y :y

One advisory - "001 oil leak". I assume it is the one from the rusty patch in the middle of the oil pan. :-\ but I need to check whether the autobox is weeping after I refilled it.

No response to my wanted Ad for an oil pan :( I suppose I will have to start stalking anyone who is stripping a V6 ::)

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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 March 2015, 23:31:26
iirc they're not that pricey from Gm... :-\
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2015, 07:54:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 March 2015, 20:51:50
Yeah. Black ones blow their hedgehog faster.  :D
The sexual persuasions of Black Elites should be kept private :P
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Post by: joff on 20 March 2015, 18:51:37
It was MoT day for the Elite and after putting 4 new tyres on and checking all the brakes and lights, the very nice man(not) at the MoT test station failed it on O/S front wheel bearing rough when rotated !! Also 2 advisory items

1 front brake pads wearing thin ( 5 mm left on all pads, new ones are 11 mm thick) ? So just under 50% worn !!!!
2 front to rear brake pipes greased ( I know I did it yesterday)

Went home to check bearing which when disc removed runs as smooth as you like.

New bearing on its way for the morning, I'm also fitting new discs and pads as I have a set here. The old discs still have 1.6 mm to go to minimum thickness of 25 mm.

After car passes tomorrow afternoon I think I may be having a word with the very nice man who does MoT.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 March 2015, 18:54:26
Bet he says summat about not having the benefit of removing pads to check them... surprised he didn't say anything about the sill covers while he was at it ;D
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Post by: joff on 20 March 2015, 18:58:26
Quote from: Taxi Al on 20 March 2015, 18:54:26
Bet he says summat about not having the benefit of removing pads to check them... surprised he didn't say anything about the sill covers while he was at it ;D

Think I've had that before about sill covers. :y
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Post by: Nick W on 20 March 2015, 18:59:01
When you know that the advisories are an arse covering exercise, you simply ignore them.
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 20 March 2015, 18:59:18
Quote from: joff on 20 March 2015, 18:51:37
It was MoT day for the Elite and after putting 4 new tyres on and checking all the brakes and lights, the very nice man(not) at the MoT test station failed it on O/S front wheel bearing rough when rotated !! Also 2 advisory items

1 front brake pads wearing thin ( 5 mm left on all pads, new ones are 11 mm thick) ? So just under 50% worn !!!!
Went home to check bearing which when disc removed runs as smooth as you like.

New bearing on its way for the morning, I'm also fitting new discs and pads as I have a set here. The old discs 2 front to rear brake pipes greased ( I know I did it yesterday)

still have 1.6 mm to go to minimum thickness of 25 mm.

After car passes tomorrow afternoon I think I may be having a word with the very nice man who does MoT.


 :o  I've been emptying half of can of white grease on mine every year before MOT time and never been picked up  ::)
Sounds a little over keen to me
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Post by: joff on 20 March 2015, 19:13:27
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 20 March 2015, 18:59:18
Quote from: joff on 20 March 2015, 18:51:37
It was MoT day for the Elite and after putting 4 new tyres on and checking all the brakes and lights, the very nice man(not) at the MoT test station failed it on O/S front wheel bearing rough when rotated !! Also 2 advisory items

1 front brake pads wearing thin ( 5 mm left on all pads, new ones are 11 mm thick) ? So just under 50% worn !!!!
Went home to check bearing which when disc removed runs as smooth as you like.

New bearing on its way for the morning, I'm also fitting new discs and pads as I have a set here. The old discs 2 front to rear brake pipes greased ( I know I did it yesterday)

still have 1.6 mm to go to minimum thickness of 25 mm.

After car passes tomorrow afternoon I think I may be having a word with the very nice man who does MoT.


 :o  I've been emptying half of can of white grease on mine every year before MOT time and never been picked up  ::)
Sounds a little over keen to me

I don't mind a little over keen if it's something I have missed, but I have been an engineer for many years now and it gets to me when items are picked up so the garage thinks they are going to make a few quid when it's not needed.
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Post by: joff on 21 March 2015, 15:13:41
Quote from: joff on 20 March 2015, 19:13:27
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 20 March 2015, 18:59:18
Quote from: joff on 20 March 2015, 18:51:37
It was MoT day for the Elite and after putting 4 new tyres on and checking all the brakes and lights, the very nice man(not) at the MoT test station failed it on O/S front wheel bearing rough when rotated !! Also 2 advisory items

1 front brake pads wearing thin ( 5 mm left on all pads, new ones are 11 mm thick) ? So just under 50% worn !!!!
Went home to check bearing which when disc removed runs as smooth as you like.

New bearing on its way for the morning, I'm also fitting new discs and pads as I have a set here. The old discs 2 front to rear brake pipes greased ( I know I did it yesterday)

still have 1.6 mm to go to minimum thickness of 25 mm.

After car passes tomorrow afternoon I think I may be having a word with the very nice man who does MoT.


 :o  I've been emptying half of can of white grease on mine every year before MOT time and never been picked up  ::)
Sounds a little over keen to me

I don't mind a little over keen if it's something I have missed, but I have been an engineer for many years now and it gets to me when items are picked up so the garage thinks they are going to make a few quid when it's not needed.

New MoT with no advisory's  :y today
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Post by: EMD on 21 March 2015, 16:30:09
Took all the gearbox connectors off and cleaned them , noticed a chafed abs wire to the front sensor  ::) Got too cold , locked it kicked it  :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2015, 20:43:16
Drove it up and down some hills, and around some puddles...
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Post by: EMD on 22 March 2015, 18:07:02
Dash out , replace 5 blown bulbs and a bit of soldering on the circuit board .. downside the air bag bulb was permanently on  ::) Fixed that , just a loose wire  :)
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Post by: minifreek on 23 March 2015, 07:22:13
Got pissed off coz Iv convinced myself that one of the HG's needs replaceing....

Going to have to get them done before dragging the caravan down to Billing in July....
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2015, 07:34:42
Left it at home to join the faceless hoard...
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Post by: EMD on 23 March 2015, 14:51:09
Quote from: minifreek on 23 March 2015, 07:22:13
Got pissed off coz Iv convinced myself that one of the HG's needs replaceing....

Going to have to get them done before dragging the caravan down to Billing in July....

My caravan needs dragging out to fix in some beds and interior walls   :-[
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2015, 18:41:57
Drove it to some Heritage Line. Chose To get on one with a steam loco over the diesel ones in order to make MDTM stomp his feet ;D
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Post by: Lagondanet on 23 March 2015, 21:35:10
As usual and as part of the faceless hoard drove it to London 45 miles and then back 45 miles and didn't spot another friggin Mig.

 ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 March 2015, 21:44:41
Quote from: Lagondanet on 23 March 2015, 21:35:10
As usual and as part of the faceless hoard drove it to London 45 miles and then back 45 miles and didn't spot another friggin Mig.

 ;D
Slow day on the M1 then... ::)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 March 2015, 21:55:58
I didn't see another Omega either.... until I got home  ::) ;D
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Post by: joff on 25 March 2015, 11:24:48
Fan has stoped working in the Elite, think it's time to fit the used fan that RobG sent to me a few months back and I have just ordered a new resistor, it's always something, plus I need to do the MoT on the MV6
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Post by: EMD on 25 March 2015, 19:15:28
Took a duff battery of it  ::)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 25 March 2015, 19:56:08
The 2.2 has had a new coil pack, cam cover gasket & new plugs fitted today .Hopefully should run a lot sweeter now !!
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Post by: Andy H on 25 March 2015, 19:58:36
Quote from: Andy H on 19 March 2015, 22:33:01
Took it to the local garage (at 5 am) and posted the key through the letter box.

Walked home, fed the baby then drove SWMBO's Golf to work. At 11am I got a text from SWMBO to say the Omega was back on the drive with a new MOT :y can't praise my local garage enough for being helpful  :y :y

One advisory - "001 oil leak". I assume it is the one from the rusty patch in the middle of the oil pan. :-\ but I need to check whether the autobox is weeping after I refilled it.

No response to my wanted Ad for an oil pan :( I suppose I will have to start stalking anyone who is stripping a V6 ::)
Paid a visit to Evans Halshaw to buy a tube of grey 'glueing sealant' and order a new oil pan.

Decided that at £54 on TC I would try again to get a good used one - if I can't get a good one then it will be a 5 minute repair job with the welder (plus 30 minutes prep then time paint drying time after  ::))
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2015, 21:06:31
Took it to the cheese factory. And I ate loads of cheese.
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Post by: minifreek on 26 March 2015, 07:14:28
Kicked it to get it started, drove it to the local shop, drove home and parked it up....
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2015, 09:16:16
Found it under almost an inch of snow. So did the honourable thing, and came back in and had some toast
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Post by: chrisgixer on 26 March 2015, 13:07:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2015, 09:16:16
Found it under almost an inch of snow. So did the honourable thing, and came back in and had some toast

Snow? On Brackley mountain?
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 March 2015, 17:46:16
Broke it. Waiting for recovery.  :'(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2015, 17:59:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 March 2015, 17:46:16
Broke it. Waiting for recovery.  :'(
Doh... :-\
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 March 2015, 18:29:30
Quote from: Taxi Al on 26 March 2015, 17:59:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 March 2015, 17:46:16
Broke it. Waiting for recovery.  :'(
Doh... :-\
It's dumped all it's coolant. Pishing out as quickly as I put it in, so must have a hose split or come adrift somewhere.  It's coming down the back so it's HBV related I guess.  :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2015, 18:55:26
Look on the brightside,  at least you haven't locked your keys in the boot again ;)
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Post by: Steve B on 26 March 2015, 19:03:02
Gave it a gallon of VX red water... Second one in two months  :-X :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2015, 22:02:43
Drove it down the hill, filled my face with Naga lamb and Cobra, let Mrs TB drive me back ;D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 March 2015, 22:18:14
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/tiggerhayes/DSC_0288_zpsnby6pert.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/tiggerhayes/media/DSC_0288_zpsnby6pert.jpg.html)

Hopefully a temporary setback.  :-\  ::)
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Post by: joff on 26 March 2015, 22:45:07
Used it for work over the past 4 days, and tomorrow it gets checked over for the MoT (second car in a week) MV6 this time :D :o
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Post by: VXL V6 on 26 March 2015, 22:52:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 March 2015, 22:18:14
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/tiggerhayes/DSC_0288_zpsnby6pert.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/tiggerhayes/media/DSC_0288_zpsnby6pert.jpg.html)

Hopefully a temporary setback.  :-\  ::)
Hope you get it sorted easily,  :(
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Post by: Lagondanet on 27 March 2015, 08:33:13
It will be washed and have the tyres inflated ready for a weekend trip.  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 27 March 2015, 08:36:25
Replaced wiper rods (the ones from the motor to the spindles) with new ones from Wipex and reset the park position.

Still to be tested in torrential rain, but testing with watering cans and a hose it seems to have resolved the issues of wipers hitting the A post and the bonnet with no adjustment left apart from tangling the blades together!

Big difference between the old rods that were taken off and the new ones which are a much more snug fit on the ball joints.
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Post by: Lagondanet on 27 March 2015, 10:48:34
Oh, and topped up the coolant.  8)
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2015, 20:49:10
Changed the oil in the Battlebus. Would have changed the frekkin' oil filter as well, but the mongrels gave me the wrong one  >:(

Changed the air filter in the buss as well
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2015, 21:00:08
Cleaned the EGR again, whilst I had the engine plastics off.
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2015, 11:26:42
Drove TBE to Burford so she could visit some saddo shop. Bliss to drive a proper car again :)

I'm worried how much old shite she is buying, as she's been in there ages!
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Post by: Delroy47 on 29 March 2015, 11:51:39
No sound from radio been running silent all week had it checked, no output from HU  :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2015, 13:37:24
Drove TBE over to Silverstone, had meself some fun, drove it home.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 29 March 2015, 14:05:44
Ayup, what's going on here. Had fun driving TBE ? Bliss to drive a proper car?

Has somebody hacked your account? ;D
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 29 March 2015, 14:38:16
Over the last few weeks .............

Rear bumper off
Rear plastic arches off
Side skirt end panels off
All rust on suspension mounts, chassis and arches ect removed with a wire brushed / wire wheel
Everything blathered in Crust (anti rust stuff) then hand brushed with black chassis paint with extra underseal for those places that tend to rot.
Rear brakes back plate cleaned up and painted in chassis paint.
Rear discs cleaned up and painted in silver BBQ spray paint.
Calliper's cleaned up painted in metallic blue high temp paint.
Bilstien B4's fitted to the rear.

And before next weekend (weather permitting) ........................
Side skirts off
Front plastic arch liners off
Attack any rust
Paint everything as per the back end
Fit new polybushed wishbones, drop links and track rods
New front B4's

Replace all LPG pipes from the Vaporiser to the injector blocks with new pipe.

After that lot, get the wheels all pointing in the right direction again then pish off down to the burger van for a long (hopefully dirty) weekend
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2015, 16:24:58
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 March 2015, 14:05:44
Ayup, what's going on here. Had fun driving TBE ? Bliss to drive a proper car?

Has somebody hacked your account? ;D
Fun was had in a proper car, I just used TBE to get there and back.  That said, compared to a week in the Battlebus, TBE is shear bliss :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 29 March 2015, 16:31:16
Oh yes you had a track day or red letter type day iirc?

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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 March 2015, 20:43:27
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 March 2015, 22:52:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 March 2015, 22:18:14
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Hopefully a temporary setback.  :-\  ::)
Hope you get it sorted easily,  :(

It turned out to be the top heater matrix pipe had popped off, so when I eventually managed to reattach it to my satisfaction all seems well.  :y

So far.......  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 March 2015, 21:38:37
Hoovered out the skip Insignia... just need to wash it now as it's minging :-[
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Post by: EMD on 30 March 2015, 15:27:30
Finally found the pollen filter x 2  ::) Under the carpet , drivers footwell ???  ;D
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Post by: joff on 30 March 2015, 17:30:37
Just put a new handbrake cable on the MV6, that is not a good job to have to do without a ramp, had to drop the centre boxes and remove the heat shields. Just as well I had a new one in the garage as the dealers don't carry them ( order in only) and about £50. Old one was solid on offside.
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Post by: Nick W on 30 March 2015, 17:36:04
Quote from: joff on 30 March 2015, 17:30:37
Just put a new handbrake cable on the MV6, that is not a good job to have to do without a ramp, had to drop the centre boxes and remove the heat shields. Just as well I had a new one in the garage as the dealers don't carry them ( order in only) and about £50. Old one was solid on offside.


I did mine for the MOT, as it was rusty and seized.


As you say, not a fun job without a ramp. The heat shields have to come off, but the exhausts don't. The amount of hassle that taking them off isn't justified by the slightly easier job that it allows.


I bought mine from ECP, who also had to order it in. It arrived the following day and was £20.
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Post by: joff on 30 March 2015, 17:41:51
Quote from: Nick W on 30 March 2015, 17:36:04
Quote from: joff on 30 March 2015, 17:30:37
Just put a new handbrake cable on the MV6, that is not a good job to have to do without a ramp, had to drop the centre boxes and remove the heat shields. Just as well I had a new one in the garage as the dealers don't carry them ( order in only) and about £50. Old one was solid on offside.


I did mine for the MOT, as it was rusty and seized.


As you say, not a fun job without a ramp. The heat shields have to come off, but the exhausts don't. The amount of hassle that taking them off isn't justified by the slightly easier job that it allows.


I bought mine from ECP, who also had to order it in. It arrived the following day and was £20.

Snap MoT was this morning and no hand brake on the offside, I have had this one in the garage for about 9 years can't remember how much it cost back then, but it was from the dealers. Estate and Saloon use the same part.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2015, 21:34:07
Handbrake cable. That reminds me... ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 March 2015, 21:37:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2015, 21:34:07
Handbrake cable. That reminds me... ::)
What's this?  Third Mot in a row ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2015, 00:18:09
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 March 2015, 21:37:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2015, 21:34:07
Handbrake cable. That reminds me... ::)
What's this?  Third Mot in a row ::)

MOT not until January, so I'll easily get round to it this time. ::)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 31 March 2015, 01:16:36
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2015, 00:18:09
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 March 2015, 21:37:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2015, 21:34:07
Handbrake cable. That reminds me... ::)
What's this?  Third Mot in a row ::)

MOT not until January, so I'll easily get round to it this time. ::)

;D any more laid back and a certain mod might very well fall over ;D :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 March 2015, 08:47:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 March 2015, 01:16:36
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2015, 00:18:09
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 March 2015, 21:37:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2015, 21:34:07
Handbrake cable. That reminds me... ::)
What's this?  Third Mot in a row ::)

MOT not until January, so I'll easily get round to it this time. ::)

;D any more laid back and a certain mod might very well fall over ;D :y
Indeed ;D he makes Jimbob and Captain Custard look positively stressy...
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Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2015, 18:16:59
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 March 2015, 01:16:36
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2015, 00:18:09
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 March 2015, 21:37:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2015, 21:34:07
Handbrake cable. That reminds me... ::)
What's this?  Third Mot in a row ::)

MOT not until January, so I'll easily get round to it this time. ::)

;D any more laid back and a certain mod might very well fall over ;D :y
Get some of that treacle he drinks down his neck, and he will :P
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Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2015, 18:17:37
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 March 2015, 08:47:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 March 2015, 01:16:36
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2015, 00:18:09
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 March 2015, 21:37:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2015, 21:34:07
Handbrake cable. That reminds me... ::)
What's this?  Third Mot in a row ::)

MOT not until January, so I'll easily get round to it this time. ::)

;D any more laid back and a certain mod might very well fall over ;D :y
Indeed ;D he makes Jimbob and Captain Custard look positively stressy...
Oi! I'm told that's my job...  ...if I believed in it ;)
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Post by: pauls on 31 March 2015, 18:50:16
New gearbox fitted  :y on the way down to get it done damaged the front wishbone and buckled 1 wheel.  >:(
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Post by: chrisgixer on 31 March 2015, 19:33:01
Quote from: pauls on 31 March 2015, 18:50:16
New gearbox fitted  :y on the way down to get it done damaged the front wishbone and buckled 1 wheel.  >:(

We can sort that, I have a spare wherl you can borrow til the old ones straightened.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 March 2015, 20:55:41
The roads down here a utter shit in places >:(
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Post by: Lagondanet on 31 March 2015, 21:22:05
Just got back from a most enjoyable long weekend in Yorkshire. In and around York, Skipton & Wharfedale.
Car and wife performed as expected. Not a MIG or Yorkshire Terrier in sight.  :y
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Post by: MV6Gaz on 31 March 2015, 22:32:39
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
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Post by: steve6367 on 01 April 2015, 12:44:37
Thought I'd just change brake pads today, ended up breaking the wear sensor, finding rust and a failing flexi!

Flexi book for fix tomorrow AM, new sensor from VX so just the rust to ponder - so far taken back to good metal, and treated. Suspect welding required though.
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2015, 21:13:23
Quote from: MV6Gaz on 31 March 2015, 22:32:39
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
That's actually not as scary list as it sounds, although things like A/C will need professional help.

Also, as its new, get the front suspension checked, I bet the bushes are shot.  Fortunately, we have a resident Omega suspension expert in Reading :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2015, 21:16:13
As I left the carpark, I showed my displeasure towards my management, and once it found some traction, ragged it all the way home.

And to think it was my first day back after a decent break  >:(


Need to inspect the rear to see if I need to go tyre shopping  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 01 April 2015, 21:55:10
Quote from: MV6Gaz on 31 March 2015, 22:32:39
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
Why did the previous owner think the headgaskets needed changing? If it was due to oil in the coolant then there is a chance that the oil-cooler needs replacing.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 April 2015, 08:43:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2015, 21:16:13
As I left the carpark, I showed my displeasure towards my management, and once it found some traction, ragged it all the way home.

And to think it was my first day back after a decent break  >:(


Need to inspect the rear to see if I need to go tyre shopping  :-[

The Bullet is still performing then?
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Post by: VXL V6 on 02 April 2015, 09:27:17
Quote from: Andy H on 01 April 2015, 21:55:10
Quote from: MV6Gaz on 31 March 2015, 22:32:39
Newbie here, just acquired my first omega, a silver mv6 3.2 estate with leather, got it cheap as owner thought head gasket gone, sat down today and compiled a to do list!
Replace cambelt and water pump
Replace aux belt
Replace coolant, only water at the moment
Replace front discs and pads
Sort out drivers seat height adjustment not working
Clean out crankcase breather system
Replace rocker cover gaskets
Renovate headlight covers
Recharge air con
Service, oil,filters etc
Sort out alternator, covered in oil

Previous owner did no servicing at all, thankfully all these issues seem to be covered in this excellent forum, sorted out the coolant today, alternator is a pita, guess oil has messed it up, priority to get it sorted followed by the cambelt replacement, if I have missed anything please let me know!  That's my Summer sorted out,LOL
Why did the previous owner think the headgaskets needed changing? If it was due to oil in the coolant then there is a chance that the oil-cooler needs replacing.
Because most people who don't know this engine will diagnose the problem as that. As has been proven time and time and time again on here....
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2015, 18:53:57
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 April 2015, 08:43:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2015, 21:16:13
As I left the carpark, I showed my displeasure towards my management, and once it found some traction, ragged it all the way home.

And to think it was my first day back after a decent break  >:(


Need to inspect the rear to see if I need to go tyre shopping  :-[

The Bullet is still performing then?
Yes, it goes far better than a 220k Omega should do.

To prove it, once again I had to show my utter disgust towards my retarded management. I went for the full effect today, launch start and all. Childish, but somehow satisfying.  Then I ragged it all the way home.

I think it may need another chat with a welder.  I'll try and get a pic over the w/e, as not sure its possible/feasible.
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 02 April 2015, 22:58:29
Flushed cooling system and refilled with long life antifreeze as when the previous owner had the belt and  kit and water pump replaced was so tight fisted that they just re-filled with plain water  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 01:04:29
Receive ETS exhaust only ordered on Friday, now to find time to put it on  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 03 April 2015, 01:56:48
Quote from: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 01:04:29
Receive ETS exhaust only ordered on Friday, now to find time to put it on  :y

have you checked the size of clamps that they sent  ;) if any
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Post by: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 02:03:47
No, will check in the morning  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2015, 10:33:06
Quote from: joff on 03 April 2015, 01:56:48
Quote from: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 01:04:29
Receive ETS exhaust only ordered on Friday, now to find time to put it on  :y

have you checked the size of clamps that they sent  ;) if any
I would like to think they have overcome this by now, as that must have been over a year ago ;D
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Post by: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 11:30:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2015, 10:33:06
Quote from: joff on 03 April 2015, 01:56:48
Quote from: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 01:04:29
Receive ETS exhaust only ordered on Friday, now to find time to put it on  :y

have you checked the size of clamps that they sent  ;) if any
I would like to think they have overcome this by now, as that must have been over a year ago ;D

All ok  :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 03 April 2015, 11:36:19
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 02 April 2015, 22:58:29
Flushed cooling system and refilled with long life antifreeze as when the previous owner had the belt and  kit and water pump replaced was so tight fisted that they just re-filled with plain water  :y :y

IIRC GM Red is advised due type. :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 03 April 2015, 12:32:55
Quote from: Delroy47 on 03 April 2015, 01:04:29
Receive ETS exhaust only ordered on Friday, now to find time to put it on  :y

Im hoping to get 1 of these in the next couple of weeks, I presume its the BB you ordered...?

I did ask about a second hand 1 off a MV6 that someone is breaking on here but got no reply...

Need the 3.0 twin exit type so I can add my quads :)
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Post by: minifreek on 03 April 2015, 12:33:53
Will be hooking up the tin-tent later to drag it to our 1st proper away trip of the year :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 03 April 2015, 13:11:45
Alas, getting 2.6 auto ready to break as spares - too good to scrap but no meaningful resale value it appears ,so have replaced engine oil and filter, repaired contact leak to LPG. Have decided ( well convinced she who must be obeyed) to keep my 3.2 manual ex plod MV6 , so it may well be that the 2.6 auto becomes a donor for some of the parts.
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Post by: Lagondanet on 03 April 2015, 15:25:43
Had a flat @ 6pm in London yesterday.  >:(  But a very nice man from the AA came within the hour and fixed it.  :)  Down the tyre shop in the morning.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MV6Gaz on 03 April 2015, 21:14:43
Thanks for the input re my to do list, car came via a mechanic mate, plugs and coil pack were boiled in oil due to the leaking rocker cover gasket, was not running well! Yes there is oil in the coolant, so changing the oil cooler added, though it only seems to be floating on the top?
Think that some bushes will need doing and plan on getting four wheel alignment done, wheels in motion seems the preferred place, who is the expert in Reading mentioned?
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Post by: driver115 on 05 April 2015, 05:07:13
Sold my 1998 Landcruiser Colorado yesterday afternoon to a motor dealer - pleasantly surprised how it had held onto a good chunk of the price I had paid for it 5 years ago, but was time to sell it as a number of jobs needed doing on it before the next MOT and I still have the  2 omegas and just got a new 4x4. I`ll be keeping the manual MV6 but intend to break the 2.6 for spares, some of which will be for the future needs of the MV6.Guess the first job I`ll be doing next week is finding some old/spare wheels and tyres ( for when its towed down to the scrappy) as the set I have on the 2.6 auto can be used on the MV6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 April 2015, 15:57:26
Oil and filter and a bit of handbrake adjustment on the 2.6.

Just need a new windscreen now as the two cracks are horrendous! Hope it's not such a farce this time with VX telling Autoglass that the Omega never had a heat reflective windscreen and it was never fitted with a rain sensor either.... it all went very quiet for two weeks when I gave them the GM part number. Still, three attempts later and they finally turned up with the correct screen and the right trims.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 April 2015, 16:09:59
Noticed a wum wum wum from the back. (Sigh.....)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2015, 16:22:14
Near side rear wheel bearing :-\
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Post by: chrisgixer on 05 April 2015, 16:28:12
Possibly. Slightly more noticable with throttle off. Only heard it at about 30mph.
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Post by: Above Beyond on 05 April 2015, 16:40:20
Mounted my favorite wheels, big thanks for Serek :)

(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y512/jarek32/WP_20150405_15_17_28_Pro_zpsjs9vlv4g.jpg)
 (http://[URL=http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/jarek32/media/WP_20150405_15_17_28_Pro_zpsjs9vlv4g.jpg.html)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 April 2015, 16:48:04
Do like those, I have a set in the shed which I'm toying with putting a set of Rainsports on for later in the year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 April 2015, 17:07:49
Quote from: Taxi Al on 05 April 2015, 16:22:14
Near side rear wheel bearing :-\


That could be a job for High Wycombe!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 April 2015, 18:26:42
Changed the oil on TBE  :-[
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Post by: Andy H on 05 April 2015, 19:03:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2015, 18:26:42
Changed the oil on TBE  :-[
How many miles since the last change?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 April 2015, 19:06:16
Quote from: Andy H on 05 April 2015, 19:03:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2015, 18:26:42
Changed the oil on TBE  :-[
How many miles since the last change?
Not entirely sure, but it was pretty dark.  If I had to guess, I'd say about 10k  :-[
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 April 2015, 11:25:41
Put a couple of albums in that I hadn't listened to for an age and took it for a couple of hour long blasts...

Have to say, in 4x4 guise, the Insignia seems to relish being driven, with a sweet spot between 2300 and 3000 rpm... it might have half the power of the VXR, but it's just as capable through the twisties 8)
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Post by: Timetraveller5 on 06 April 2015, 13:51:25
Did not do it myself, but had a new waterpump fitted & a new belt :)

Cheers Martin
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 April 2015, 14:14:16
Quote from: Nick W on 05 April 2015, 17:07:49
Quote from: Taxi Al on 05 April 2015, 16:22:14
Near side rear wheel bearing :-\


That could be a job for High Wycombe!

I probably need to check it is actually the bearing, and not tyre/dif/drive shaft related. But it if you don't mind chucking the tools in the boot...? :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 06 April 2015, 14:56:58
FL car are the bestest ever  ::) Superior drive , a/c dont seem very cool so shall have to probe that . Maybe some new tyres on the front soon but other than that just driven it loads  :y

How come no door card wear  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 April 2015, 17:15:22
Cut the grass, emptied the shed, put the garden furniture out, weeded the beds....

....oh, and changed the oil. After 11,500 miles. :-[  whoops.

Car showing 22.5 degrees outside temp. though which helps. Every bugger and their dog is out cutting the grass. ....wheres that bloke that works nights ? ;D
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Post by: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 17:57:44
Out for a drive today, cars had a slight misfire for a while but today it's got really bad and eml came on. Code was missing fire pot 4 got a feeling it's the hg as it's the same symptoms as when my 2.0 went :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2015, 18:04:38
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 17:57:44
Out for a drive today, cars had a slight misfire for a while but today it's got really bad and eml came on. Code was missing fire pot 4 got a feeling it's the hg as it's the same symptoms as when my 2.0 went :-\
Always worth checking coil pack first :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 April 2015, 18:15:15
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 17:57:44
Out for a drive today, cars had a slight misfire for a while but today it's got really bad and eml came on. Code was missing fire pot 4 got a feeling it's the hg as it's the same symptoms as when my 2.0 went :-\

Time for a V6 then Ian.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 06 April 2015, 18:18:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 April 2015, 17:15:22
Cut the grass, emptied the shed, put the garden furniture out, weeded the beds....

....oh, and changed the oil. After 11,500 miles. :-[  whoops.

Car showing 22.5 degrees outside temp. though which helps. Every bugger and their dog is out cutting the grass. ....wheres that bloke that works nights ? ;D

Are you saying I should change my oil then?

 ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 April 2015, 18:25:06
Quote from: Lagondanet on 06 April 2015, 18:18:24
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 April 2015, 17:15:22
Cut the grass, emptied the shed, put the garden furniture out, weeded the beds....

....oh, and changed the oil. After 11,500 miles. :-[  whoops.

Car showing 22.5 degrees outside temp. though which helps. Every bugger and their dog is out cutting the grass. ....wheres that bloke that works nights ? ;D

Are you saying I should change my oil then?

 ???

I look to change mine every 5k. ...failed, obviously.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 06 April 2015, 18:50:41
Light bulb changed in SWMBO's fiesta.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 April 2015, 19:10:18
Removed, reset and refitted the headlights on the white one... were both set to LHD which goes someway towards explaining why I couldn't get a sensible beam pattern from them ;D

Breathers cleaned out too... hoses were ok, but bridge was full of salad dressing :( although in my limited defence, it has travelled about a mile since the tax ran out last July...

And cleared all the spiders from the scuttle...

Just needs a new screen and I can begin to consider MoTing it 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 April 2015, 19:32:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 06 April 2015, 19:10:18
Just needs a new screen.......

You and me both. Suppose I'd better ring the insurance company tomorrow and start the three week battle to convince them the windscreen version exists
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Post by: chrisgixer on 06 April 2015, 20:08:41
Old post and part no.s care of Cliffo B / Andy c. If it helps?




Here are the Screen details kindly given to myself by Andyc back in August
When I was'nt happy with a replacement screen fitted to Miggy
On investigation turned out to be a screen without the GM spec

Part No 90457721
EXC Heat Reflective
EXC Rain Sensor
234.79 +vat

Part No 24433002
With Heat Reflective
With Rain Sensor
272.58+Vat

Part No 24433003
EXC Heat Reflective
With Rain Sensor
211.73+Vat

I had the Heat Reflective one fitted  PN 24433002 for health reasons (my wife)
By choice I would prefer PN 24433003 as I don't care for the purplish tint on the screen
Much prefer Miggy's appearance with matching glass in all windows

The 2 GM Screens with Rain Sensors were I understand stocked in Germany by Opal
These I think are your only 2 options
As if yours is an Elite it will have rain sensative wipers
Hope this Info helpso
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 20:17:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 April 2015, 18:15:15
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 17:57:44
Out for a drive today, cars had a slight misfire for a while but today it's got really bad and eml came on. Code was missing fire pot 4 got a feeling it's the hg as it's the same symptoms as when my 2.0 went :-\

Time for a V6 then Ian.  :y
I've tried explaining to swmbo about a bigger engine but she's like what's wrong with this one ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 06 April 2015, 22:15:41
Went through Brackley  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 April 2015, 23:11:08
Done just over 300 miles during the weekend in the 2.2, never missed a beat. Saw lots of dead cars, much, much newer all with bonnets up.

Trusty steed knocking on the door of 180k now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 April 2015, 23:38:52
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 20:17:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 April 2015, 18:15:15
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 17:57:44
Out for a drive today, cars had a slight misfire for a while but today it's got really bad and eml came on. Code was missing fire pot 4 got a feeling it's the hg as it's the same symptoms as when my 2.0 went :-\

Time for a V6 then Ian.  :y
I've tried explaining to swmbo about a bigger engine but she's like what's wrong with this one ;D

" Er the hg's gone, so I'm going to look at this (http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-saloon-/1108152688) one love.  :-* There's no pictures in the advert so I just have to go and have a look, but it's only done 54k and he only wants £475! OK? "  ???  :y

Go on, I dare you!  ;D  Could even be a gem!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 April 2015, 08:26:17
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 April 2015, 23:38:52
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 20:17:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 April 2015, 18:15:15
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 17:57:44
Out for a drive today, cars had a slight misfire for a while but today it's got really bad and eml came on. Code was missing fire pot 4 got a feeling it's the hg as it's the same symptoms as when my 2.0 went :-\

Time for a V6 then Ian.  :y
I've tried explaining to swmbo about a bigger engine but she's like what's wrong with this one ;D

" Er the hg's gone, so I'm going to look at this (http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-saloon-/1108152688) one love.  :-* There's no pictures in the advert so I just have to go and have a look, but it's only done 54k and he only wants £475! OK? "  ???  :y

Go on, I dare you!  ;D  Could even be a gem!  :D

I could be tempted,, no picture, 300+ miles away,and a blown hg, best buy it before RB gets it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 07 April 2015, 15:04:52
Fitted a nice new bumper that i got for next to nothing and it was in better condition than mine  ;D ;D ;D And chucked a Tow bar ball on too, Ready to fly around Oxford with a trailer..

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/new%20bumper.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 07 April 2015, 17:20:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 April 2015, 23:38:52
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 20:17:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 April 2015, 18:15:15
Quote from: plym ian on 06 April 2015, 17:57:44
Out for a drive today, cars had a slight misfire for a while but today it's got really bad and eml came on. Code was missing fire pot 4 got a feeling it's the hg as it's the same symptoms as when my 2.0 went :-\

Time for a V6 then Ian.  :y
I've tried explaining to swmbo about a bigger engine but she's like what's wrong with this one ;D

" Er the hg's gone, so I'm going to look at this (http://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-omega-saloon-/1108152688) one love.  :-* There's no pictures in the advert so I just have to go and have a look, but it's only done 54k and he only wants £475! OK? "  ???  :y

Go on, I dare you!  ;D  Could even be a gem!  :D
Wow if I had £475 I probably would only cause it's black and fast ;D

I'm going to do the hg myself ordered the kit with bolts from ebay for £40.
Does anyone have the torque settings for a 2.2 petrol or at they the same as a 2.0?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 April 2015, 17:24:19
Same as 2.0 16v... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 April 2015, 17:35:05
Noticed the ac isn't working. AGAIN.

...how the slight harshness in the ride has gone in the warmer temps. :y

...and confirmed my irritation at people that refuse point blank to exceed 40mph regardless of the speed limit. (Opposing SIGH...!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 April 2015, 20:28:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 April 2015, 17:35:05
Noticed the ac isn't working. AGAIN.

I hear you there  ::)

Just received the replacement condenser yesterday, Seems like they always have some kind of A/C issue of some kind these Omegas... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 07 April 2015, 20:31:51
Finally sorted the rear brakes, New (Vented) discs fitted also had a chance to clean and spray the calipers while they where off with heat resistant matt black same as the front :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 07 April 2015, 22:00:57
Quote from: Taxi Al on 07 April 2015, 17:24:19
Same as 2.0 16v... :-\
cheers, thought I'd check cause I know what vauxhall are like  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 April 2015, 18:13:28
Not today but last Friday, dragged our tintent to out first outing for this year....

I need to price up where to get a HG kit from as 1 of the HGs definitely needs sorting before July for Billing....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 08 April 2015, 20:02:30
Done my hg today, did a really stupid thing to no matter how hard I tried I couldn't rotate the crank it would only go so far and stop tried for a good 45mins before it hit me what I had done.can any one guess what I had done ::)

my back is now shot to peices  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 April 2015, 20:38:30
Left it in gear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 April 2015, 21:40:33
Drove it to the tip three times.. A loft full of cardboard boxes and stuff I don't need, a spare rooms worth of old stuff I don't need, all the detritus created rewiring the office, cabling the house with cat5, putting an 18U rack in an unused cupboard with patch panel, switch etc and fitting a new toilet in the main bathroom.

Back to work for a rest, I'm knackered and I was really just labourer for my 67 year old Dad - don't know how he does it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 08 April 2015, 22:30:14
Quote from: Nick W on 08 April 2015, 20:38:30
Left it in gear.
spot on  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 April 2015, 22:38:05
Quote from: plym ian on 08 April 2015, 22:30:14
Quote from: Nick W on 08 April 2015, 20:38:30
Left it in gear.
spot on  ;D


I've done it myself.


Another handy hint is to reconnect the battery after finishing an electrical repair. We spent another 4 hours with increasingly desperate/complicated 'fixes' none of which worked. On being called to dinner, my mate said "We'll just reconnect the battery and be right there ...........'dangle berries'!!!!!"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 April 2015, 22:51:47
Oh I seeeeee. ;D


I thought you where saying that was your job for the day. ;D  read it too quick, I know. ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 April 2015, 22:57:41
Quote from: chrisgixer on 08 April 2015, 22:51:47
Oh I seeeeee. ;D


I thought you where saying that was your job for the day. ;D  read it too quick, I know. ::) ;)


No, my main job today was to survive my trip of Rochester/Maidstone/Bermondsey/Wallington/Rochester. A tour of some of south London's grottier areas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 April 2015, 23:16:42
 ;D leaving a 3.2 in first makes it impossible to time whilst fitting a cambelt :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 April 2015, 23:25:16
Yes sorry everyone. Carry on. Don't mind me. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 09 April 2015, 10:46:45
Gloomily drove the TD for it's annual MOT, expecting it to fail at least on the OS headlamp lens, then drove it back in jovial mood with a PASS!!! Still going to change the headlamps though. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 09 April 2015, 18:10:01
Chased next door's Cat away as it keeps jumping on my car with muddy footprints  >:( >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 10 April 2015, 12:10:24
bought for £1.25 on offer from tescos simoniz bug and bird tish shifter - may deter me from buying a pellet gun as the pidgeons around here are the size of zeppelins, and manage to dump on my omegas with bombsite accuracy whenever they please
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 10 April 2015, 18:29:47
Left the car at home. Trained to London to Bibendum for lunch and Shard Oblix bar 32nd floor for drinks. Didn't see a Mig.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 10 April 2015, 21:04:35
Drove SWMBO, step daughter,  daughter and grand daughter to the zoo.
With 3 adults and 2 babies (in car sests) plus push chairs the Omega felt a bit cramped,,,,,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 11 April 2015, 09:29:10
3 cars on the driveway to clean this week end - cheapest way seems to be wait for the rain to stop this morning circa 11am based on forecast and while still wet, hand wash using 2 buckets of water, 2 cloths/mits ; 1 bucket with car shampoo, 1 just clean water and refill where necessary - apply wax, I will now be completely knackered so the car interiors can wait until next week
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 April 2015, 09:33:12
Quote from: driver115 on 11 April 2015, 09:29:10
3 cars on the driveway to clean this week end - cheapest way seems to be wait for the rain to stop this morning circa 11am based on forecast and while still wet, hand wash using 2 buckets of water, 2 cloths/mits ; 1 bucket with car shampoo, 1 just clean water and refill where necessary - apply wax, I will now be completely knackered so the car interiors can wait until next week
Cheaper and easier to pay the Albanians to wash it for me. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 April 2015, 10:29:42
I jetwashed mine before I left work this morning, including under the bonnet as I suspect the oil pressure sender is leaking. It shows all the symptoms of that; a leak that's worst near the switch, and an occasional flash of the warning light while it's idling. This is a common Vauxhall problem, and i'll probably just treat it to a new sender as they're less than a tenner.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 April 2015, 14:52:43
Fiited new front discs and pads to my old mig today,noticed the the front wishbone bushes are on there way so have told owner to sort some polys for it,the ones that are knackered are genuine GM arms that were fitted just before I bought it at great expense.They have done 31k miles which aint great although the age is there :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 11 April 2015, 17:51:19
Let Martin drive it  ;D

Sold the tin tent  :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 April 2015, 20:23:57
Quote from: EMD on 11 April 2015, 17:51:19
Let Martin drive it  ;D

Sold the tin tent  :( :(
Well done, you saw sense. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: krabi_one on 11 April 2015, 21:27:32
Replaced Thermostat by breaking the pipe :(
now need to order the inlet pipe somwhere
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 11 April 2015, 21:37:44
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 April 2015, 20:23:57
Quote from: EMD on 11 April 2015, 17:51:19
Let Martin drive it  ;D

Sold the tin tent  :( :(
Well done, you saw sense. ;D

Tin tent sold to sarf cockney peoples , can swing a cat on the drive now an even do a 3 point turn  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 April 2015, 22:08:26
Quote from: krabi_one on 11 April 2015, 21:27:32
Replaced Thermostat by breaking the pipe :(
now need to order the inlet pipe somwhere
About £15 VX only :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 April 2015, 07:30:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 April 2015, 20:23:57
Quote from: EMD on 11 April 2015, 17:51:19
Let Martin drive it  ;D

Sold the tin tent  :( :(
Well done, you saw sense. ;D
Yeah, one less of them, one more of us. :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: krabi_one on 12 April 2015, 07:51:04
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 April 2015, 22:08:26
Quote from: krabi_one on 11 April 2015, 21:27:32
Replaced Thermostat by breaking the pipe :(
now need to order the inlet pipe somwhere
About £15 VX only :y

Thank you :) i thought that be about £50 or more
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 April 2015, 09:40:19
Treated rear arch rust, fortunately only surface and then found some more around the petrol filter cap under the rubber cover. I think this could go on and on!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 12 April 2015, 11:55:00
Cleaned breather system trough and trough , took me 3hours roughly, just to help reducing oil leak from cam covers which I fitted a month ago(not oem part but gaskets were in the boot already so I gave it a go). Well gaskets hold for 4 days  ??? than gave up and she lost 1l of oil from then. Why did I even bother with cleaning engine anyway >:( So leak is no smaller although breathers are clean....new oem gaskets are on to do list for next week :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 April 2015, 12:32:44
Quote from: danzigfan on 12 April 2015, 11:55:00
Cleaned breather system trough and trough , took me 3hours roughly, just to help reducing oil leak from cam covers which I fitted a month ago(not oem part but gaskets were in the boot already so I gave it a go). Well gaskets hold for 4 days  ??? than gave up and she lost 1l of oil from then. Why did I even bother with cleaning engine anyway >:( So leak is no smaller although breathers are clean....new oem gaskets are on to do list for next week :(

(http://images.omegaowners.com/forum/smf2000/Themes/core/images/post/grin.gif)

Maybe cam covers warped ? Check them  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 12 April 2015, 18:01:36
Sod all, apart from drive it.....Skoda's don't go wrong....unless you hit a pheasant  :y

Oh should add aircon isn't working, but that maybe pheasant related too or the fact I haven't used it in months and the gas has leaked...dunno until I get it checked out  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2015, 18:16:10
Quote from: danzigfan on 12 April 2015, 11:55:00
Cleaned breather system trough and trough , took me 3hours roughly, just to help reducing oil leak from cam covers which I fitted a month ago(not oem part but gaskets were in the boot already so I gave it a go). Well gaskets hold for 4 days  ??? than gave up and she lost 1l of oil from then. Why did I even bother with cleaning engine anyway >:( So leak is no smaller although breathers are clean....new oem gaskets are on to do list for next week :(
Check the oil pressure relief valve is functioning properly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2015, 18:21:10
Sanded and polished the headlights on the 3.2 as they were looking rather yellow against the 2.6's headlights.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 12 April 2015, 18:30:34
 :o Where does this pressure relief valve live? Is there any simple way to see if there's too much oil pressure? I've never done than before :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2015, 18:43:08
You need to hook up a pressure gauge where the pressure switch is fitted (down by the crank pulley). Is the front or rear crank seal leaking at all?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 12 April 2015, 18:48:52
Bought some of the "Triplewax" range of car products from Wilkos today - all seemed to be going for a good price :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 12 April 2015, 18:51:42
I striped down "half of the engine"....(from my point of view), replaced all foir cam seals but crank seal was fine at that time. And cam seals were replaced only because I was allready there so why not...no apparent leak anywhere.  Cam gaskets which are curently on it aren't oem part but were fine for some four/five days then started to leak first the driver side but I thought it was leaking from oil filler nesck gasket so I removed it and placed a cap directly on cover. It was fine again for a day or two than all hell broke loose. Left and right side leaking badly. :( As I need to replace those gaskets with oem parts anyway I'l start with that. That's the only thing that stoped my former 2.0 oil leak after all
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 April 2015, 19:04:36
Broke the scuttle whilst dusting the engine bay ::) and possibly located the coolant leak... looks like a new drain plug is in order :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 12 April 2015, 19:50:45
Had new rear springs fitted and rear shocks by a very nice man in west sussex. :y

By the way his mam does lovely bacon sandwiches ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 April 2015, 20:09:38
Quote from: pauls on 12 April 2015, 19:50:45
Had new rear springs fitted and rear shocks by a very nice man in west sussex. :y

By the way his mam does lovely bacon sandwiches ;D
;D you're welcome :y

Any difference in the way the car drove?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 12 April 2015, 20:15:13
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 April 2015, 20:09:38
Quote from: pauls on 12 April 2015, 19:50:45
Had new rear springs fitted and rear shocks by a very nice man in west sussex. :y

By the way his mam does lovely bacon sandwiches ;D
;D you're welcome :y

Any difference in the way the car drove?

Yes it felt a lot better without being to hard. :y  Didnt get any knocking from the back so hopefully sorted that to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 April 2015, 20:21:31
Good stuff :y

If the rattle does return it is almost certainly where the tank heat shields meet, so remember the stuff I suggested just to edge the contact points :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 12 April 2015, 21:04:02
Put another 700 miles on it (over 4 days) visiting family.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 April 2015, 23:15:18
Stripped the front on the 2.5 and removed condenser - I would say its shot!

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/th_99cf2d17646944a3a04610905f644f8b_zpsoyf3hvez.jpg) (http://s429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/?action=view&current=99cf2d17646944a3a04610905f644f8b_zpsoyf3hvez.jpg)

15 years of crud behind the fans too!

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/th_441a1b85410b3a6a391da8c44829e409_zpsoocmuwez.jpg) (http://s429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/?action=view&current=441a1b85410b3a6a391da8c44829e409_zpsoocmuwez.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Delroy47 on 12 April 2015, 23:53:48
Washed and vac  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 April 2015, 16:12:52
Shewed next doors cat off the roof again  >:( Getting sick of it now  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 13 April 2015, 16:21:56
Ordered cam gaskets for my 2.5, 16 small o rings and a black sealant....130eur :o :o :-X :( >:( this better works
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 13 April 2015, 16:31:59
At 4.50 am this morning my reubens red went out with a bang.My miggy was parked on the road outside of the house under a street light and was written off when it was rear ended by (I suspect was an oldish landrover, the filthy beast ! ) The driver did not stop and absconded leaving me to clear up the mess , and thats just about what I have been doing today. As it was not possible to get the registration plate of the offender for some form of financial recourse, it looks like the miggy will be broken down for spares sooner than I had anticipated

As the miggy had been catapulted 12/15m by the collision and left across a road junction with hazards flashing, after an initial safety check/leaking fuel etc , I was amazed that she started up first time and I was able to park the car.After brushing up the debris from the road, contacting the police etc, this afternoon I put gaffer tape to work to cover up her modesty as her rear end was bearing all.An inauspicious end to a car that has given me long service

I`m not particularly IT litereate when using forums and would appreciate some assistance as to how to post the vehicle on this forum for spares , if someone could assist please ?/please be forgiving if I incorrectly post it on the wrong thread(s) thanks :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 13 April 2015, 16:48:27
Really sorry to hear that, so much of that happening recently, why people just can't stop and deal with damage they cause I don't know!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 April 2015, 18:30:00
Quote from: driver115 on 13 April 2015, 16:31:59
At 4.50 am this morning my reubens red went out with a bang.My miggy was parked on the road outside of the house under a street light and was written off when it was rear ended by (I suspect was an oldish landrover, the filthy beast ! ) The driver did not stop and absconded leaving me to clear up the mess , and thats just about what I have been doing today. As it was not possible to get the registration plate of the offender for some form of financial recourse, it looks like the miggy will be broken down for spares sooner than I had anticipated

As the miggy had been catapulted 12/15m by the collision and left across a road junction with hazards flashing, after an initial safety check/leaking fuel etc , I was amazed that she started up first time and I was able to park the car.After brushing up the debris from the road, contacting the police etc, this afternoon I put gaffer tape to work to cover up her modesty as her rear end was bearing all.An inauspicious end to a car that has given me long service

I`m not particularly IT litereate when using forums and would appreciate some assistance as to how to post the vehicle on this forum for spares , if someone could assist please ?/please be forgiving if I incorrectly post it on the wrong thread(s) thanks :(

Bastards!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 13 April 2015, 22:33:27
Pissed driver/lack of insurance/TWOC or simply just didnt give a shit....

Shame the world has come to scum being like this, not standing up and being counted for their mistakes and take it out on the innocent folks....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 13 April 2015, 22:34:56
Oh and hooked up our tintent and dragged it back home... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 April 2015, 22:56:40
Quote from: driver115 on 13 April 2015, 16:31:59
At 4.50 am this morning my reubens red went out with a bang.My miggy was parked on the road outside of the house under a street light and was written off when it was rear ended by (I suspect was an oldish landrover, the filthy beast ! ) The driver did not stop and absconded leaving me to clear up the mess , and thats just about what I have been doing today. As it was not possible to get the registration plate of the offender for some form of financial recourse, it looks like the miggy will be broken down for spares sooner than I had anticipated

As the miggy had been catapulted 12/15m by the collision and left across a road junction with hazards flashing, after an initial safety check/leaking fuel etc , I was amazed that she started up first time and I was able to park the car.After brushing up the debris from the road, contacting the police etc, this afternoon I put gaffer tape to work to cover up her modesty as her rear end was bearing all.An inauspicious end to a car that has given me long service

I`m not particularly IT litereate when using forums and would appreciate some assistance as to how to post the vehicle on this forum for spares , if someone could assist please ?/please be forgiving if I incorrectly post it on the wrong thread(s) thanks :(

Very sad to read the above,however you cannot post the vehicle or parts for sale here until a 250 post count is reached. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 14 April 2015, 06:35:45
Many thanks for your supportive comments. I will do that and continue to post until above 250 Also, will use some of the parts for my other omega, a manual MV6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 14 April 2015, 16:48:11
Washed it, quick polish then started to work on the rust spots.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 14 April 2015, 17:42:47
Just finishing off getting ready a nissan micra W reg on a 2000 plate I purchased as a first car for my eldest daughter as she needs a city runabout.Today, got 4 new tyres for it - the tyreman said he does not see many of them with only 19000 miles on the clock. The old gent ( circa 85 yrs) who sold me it had for 2 of his major selling points that he had not needed to change the original tyres, and that he had not had any passengers in the car with him since he owned from new -I did not have the heart to tell him.

Some rust/blemishes to deal with later this week, other than that its tip top.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 14 April 2015, 17:52:50
Had to top up the coolant on the Elite, I know it's not the HBV so now I'm going to have to check all the hoses, only thing is, it means the wife will get to take the MV6 up to Norfork next week as my mother has got me painting her kitchen on my days off, of which there is not many between now Friday 24th April

Last time I posted on here that I let the wife use the MV6 Irmscher I got a bit of stick, so let's have all now and get it over and done with. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 April 2015, 19:09:55
You let her do what... :o

 ;D ;)
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Post by: EMD on 14 April 2015, 19:33:25
Touched up the surround on the sun roof . Took it for a £5 hand wash an free tree freshner  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 April 2015, 21:16:04
Fitted poly bush to nearside front wishbone.  :y  Watch out for the next installment tomorrow as I only had time to do one side today.  ;)

In the meantime I've been relegated to a purple Ford Fiesta.....  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 April 2015, 21:30:24
Suits you Sir... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 14 April 2015, 21:33:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 April 2015, 21:16:04
Fitted poly bush to nearside front wishbone.  :y  Watch out for the next installment tomorrow as I only had time to do one side today.  ;)

In the meantime I've been relegated to a purple Ford Fiesta.....  ;D
How long did it take  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 April 2015, 21:35:48
Quote from: BIGtime on 14 April 2015, 21:33:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 April 2015, 21:16:04
Fitted poly bush to nearside front wishbone.  :y  Watch out for the next installment tomorrow as I only had time to do one side today.  ;)

In the meantime I've been relegated to a purple Ford Fiesta.....  ;D
How long did it take  :y
All day by the sounds of it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 April 2015, 21:40:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 April 2015, 21:35:48
Quote from: BIGtime on 14 April 2015, 21:33:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 April 2015, 21:16:04
Fitted poly bush to nearside front wishbone.  :y  Watch out for the next installment tomorrow as I only had time to do one side today.  ;)

In the meantime I've been relegated to a purple Ford Fiesta.....  ;D
How long did it take  :y
All day by the sounds of it :D

Cheeky Bastid!  ::)  ;D  About two and a half hours BIGtime.  :y

I fully expect to do the other one in about 10 minutes tomorrow!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 14 April 2015, 21:54:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 April 2015, 21:40:50
Quote from: Taxi Al on 14 April 2015, 21:35:48
Quote from: BIGtime on 14 April 2015, 21:33:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 April 2015, 21:16:04
Fitted poly bush to nearside front wishbone.  :y  Watch out for the next installment tomorrow as I only had time to do one side today.  ;)

In the meantime I've been relegated to a purple Ford Fiesta.....  ;D
How long did it take  :y
All day by the sounds of it :D

Cheeky Bastid!  ::)  ;D  About two and a half hours BIGtime.  :y

I fully expect to do the other one in about 10 minutes tomorrow!  :D
Well done sir tigger.  :y Done you done loads of underneath stuff lately. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 April 2015, 22:02:36
Moi... ???  ;D

No mean feat with the car on stands :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 14 April 2015, 22:36:34
Sharp jig saw blade :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 April 2015, 00:00:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 April 2015, 22:36:34
Sharp jig saw blade :y

Yes mine kinda burnt it's way through the rubber rather than cut it!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 15 April 2015, 14:45:18
Rust treated both rear arches ..  scraped out all the dirt from behind arches.
Need new silencers an back box plus front wheel bearing . Thanks to Serek for
checking what i needed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 15:02:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 15 April 2015, 00:00:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 April 2015, 22:36:34
Sharp jig saw blade :y

Yes mine kinda burnt it's way through the rubber rather than cut it!  ;D

I use a whole cutter for removing the centre, if that helps. Then go with the jig saw to cut through the metal bands.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 April 2015, 15:49:11
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 15:02:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 15 April 2015, 00:00:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 14 April 2015, 22:36:34
Sharp jig saw blade :y

Yes mine kinda burnt it's way through the rubber rather than cut it!  ;D

I use a whole cutter for removing the centre, if that helps. Then go with the jig saw to cut through the metal bands.

Thanks for that.  :y  All done now and it stops in a straight line!  :y

However.... see gen help.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 15 April 2015, 16:23:44
Fitted cd/radio as required iso cable and aerial adapter arrived today.Rust spots to sort out tomorrow on the micra.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 April 2015, 17:09:09
Two new valves on and a puncture repair on the Alhambra, also splashed a bit of rust converter on the small spots of surface rust until I can get some time to sand it out properly.

Rain-X'd the rear window on the 3.2

New windscreen hopefully being fitted to the 2.6 on Friday ::)


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 April 2015, 22:10:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 April 2015, 17:09:09
Two new valves on and a puncture repair on the Alhambra, also splashed a bit of rust converter on the small spots of surface rust until I can get some time to sand it out properly.

Rain-X'd the rear window on the 3.2

New windscreen hopefully being fitted to the 2.6 on Friday ::)

That's a good idea,  I miss the rear wiper on my saloon. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: krabi_one on 15 April 2015, 22:32:11
Cleaned breather pipes and plenum. fitted new thermostat and inlet pipe ( all works - but in first trial run didn't connect the one of the pipes on the front of the plenum - first thought oh no...... but in closer inspection find out that was only the pipe uffff) B Bolt hurray took me max 6 minutes. Unplug the Power sounder ( was draining battery like crazy )VX told me that new one need to be programmed to the car
few more things to do
VX dealer give me the price for cam cover gaskets £120 all together (or work done by them almost £400)

is it worth to buy the gaskets from VX or different place ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 April 2015, 22:34:02
Vx ones do seem to last better... :-\

Have a good read of the guide and order the parts as suggested :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 15 April 2015, 23:05:43
Quote from: krabi_one on 15 April 2015, 22:32:11
Cleaned breather pipes and plenum. fitted new thermostat and inlet pipe ( all works - but in first trial run didn't connect the one of the pipes on the front of the plenum - first thought oh no...... but in closer inspection find out that was only the pipe uffff) B Bolt hurray took me max 6 minutes. Unplug the Power sounder ( was draining battery like crazy )VX told me that new one need to be programmed to the car
few more things to do
VX dealer give me the price for cam cover gaskets £120 all together (or work done by them almost £400)

is it worth to buy the gaskets from VX or different place ?
Think you have to take the rough with the smooth with Vx... :y The cam cover gaskets are there,Along with the 16 O rings

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/vx%20reciept.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 23:07:13
Slightly cheaper with trade club card.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 15 April 2015, 23:18:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 23:07:13
Slightly cheaper with trade club card.
Not got one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 23:19:46
Quote from: BIGtime on 15 April 2015, 23:18:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 23:07:13
Slightly cheaper with trade club card.
Not got one

Easily acquired.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Smeagol on 16 April 2015, 13:00:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 23:19:46
Quote from: BIGtime on 15 April 2015, 23:18:37
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 April 2015, 23:07:13
Slightly cheaper with trade club card.
Not got one

Easily acquired.

Even Smeagol has one. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 16 April 2015, 13:11:46
Bought a new 3.0 backbox so I can convert to dual/quad pipes to match the Irmscher rear bumper cut-outs...

I did order 1 from ETS in Germany, but after arguing with them that a custom fit exhaust is just that, they cancelled the order and kept saying it won't fit.... I kept syaing it doesn't matter as its a custom fit, but they still arrogantly told me it wont fit and cancelled the order on me... opps 'em then... left bad feedback and a snotty email to them too... got my money back and got a BB from my local exhaust suppliers instead and paid £10 extra....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 April 2015, 11:41:54
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 April 2015, 17:09:09
New windscreen hopefully being fitted to the 2.6 on Friday ::)

Which hasn't happened due to the replacement screen having scratches on it, at least Autoglass rang and advised and have provisionally arranged another install date which is more than Auto Windscreens managed to do on the four attempts to fit a screen to the old DTi Elite I had a few years back.....

Half considering keeping an eye out for a second hand good condition screen as obtaining a GM 24433002 (Heat reflective, with rain sensor mounting) is getting harder and harder and I can foresee a time when it will be impossible.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 17 April 2015, 12:55:21
have now finished last of the jobs on the micra which is getting picked up today : 4 new marshall tyres and  a couple of minor bleps/ repairs to the bodywork now sorted.Bulk of servicing jobs were completed last month.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 April 2015, 13:07:51
Quote from: krabi_one on 15 April 2015, 22:32:11
Cleaned breather pipes and plenum. fitted new thermostat and inlet pipe ( all works - but in first trial run didn't connect the one of the pipes on the front of the plenum - first thought oh no...... but in closer inspection find out that was only the pipe uffff) B Bolt hurray took me max 6 minutes. Unplug the Power sounder ( was draining battery like crazy )VX told me that new one need to be programmed to the car
few more things to do
VX dealer give me the price for cam cover gaskets £120 all together (or work done by them almost £400)

is it worth to buy the gaskets from VX or different place ?

Is that per side  ;D Hope you were sitting down when he told you ...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 April 2015, 16:37:58
Modified and fitted the 3.0 litre BB and now have duplex exhaust sitting quite pretty out the back of the Irmy rear bumper :) oh and also fitted with towbar in place too :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 April 2015, 16:54:59
Fitted new sports grill , looks so much better  :) Just the boot spoiler to fit but need some body sealant .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 April 2015, 18:37:08
Spent yesterday PM under the Elite removing the rear track rods, freeing them up and refitting prior to geo setup. Then decided that they were still too tight so ordered new Lemforders from ECP.
I'm getting too old for this sh*t. :( :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 April 2015, 19:44:36
Quote from: EMD on 17 April 2015, 16:54:59
Fitted new sports grill , looks so much better  :) Just the boot spoiler to fit but need some body sealant .
Get a tube of stikaflex. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 April 2015, 20:24:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 April 2015, 19:44:36
Quote from: EMD on 17 April 2015, 16:54:59
Fitted new sports grill , looks so much better  :) Just the boot spoiler to fit but need some body sealant .
Get a tube of stikaflex. :)
Is this the stuff ? http://www.screwfix.com/p/sika-sikaflex-ebt-all-weather-sealant-grey-300ml/79250 (http://www.screwfix.com/p/sika-sikaflex-ebt-all-weather-sealant-grey-300ml/79250)

(http://s7g3.scene7.com/is/image/ae235?wid=1000&hei=1000&op_sharpen=1&layer=0&size=1000,1000&layer=1&size=1000,1000&src=ae235/79250_P)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 April 2015, 22:02:25
Thanks for that , screwfix just around the corner . How long will it take to cure  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 22:05:53
You want Sikaflex 221 or 255, not that stuff which is designed for fitting windows to houses.

That or Tigerseal or Wurth Bond & Seal
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 April 2015, 22:10:12
And grey is soo '80s ;D so be sure to get black :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 April 2015, 22:17:20
Looks like the devils bay again for the Sikaflex 221  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 April 2015, 22:31:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 22:05:53
You want Sikaflex 221 or 255, not that stuff which is designed for fitting windows to houses.

That or Tigerseal or Wurth Bond & Seal
That is what I bought it for. Nice to know that I bought the right stuff :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 22:35:12
Quote from: Andy H on 17 April 2015, 22:31:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 22:05:53
You want Sikaflex 221 or 255, not that stuff which is designed for fitting windows to houses.

That or Tigerseal or Wurth Bond & Seal
That is what I bought it for. Nice to know that I bought the right stuff :)

 ;D lucky, that. Of course if EMD sticks a spoiler on with it he might end up retrieving said spoiler from a live lane on a motorway ;)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 April 2015, 22:38:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 22:35:12
Quote from: Andy H on 17 April 2015, 22:31:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 22:05:53
You want Sikaflex 221 or 255, not that stuff which is designed for fitting windows to houses.

That or Tigerseal or Wurth Bond & Seal
That is what I bought it for. Nice to know that I bought the right stuff :)

 ;D lucky, that. Of course if EMD sticks a spoiler on with it he might end up retrieving said spoiler from a live lane on a motorway ;)  ;D

Also i need it to stick so light fingered types dont rip it off  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 23:05:05
With the three I mentioned and properly cleaned surfaces it won't be coming off without chunks of bodywork attached..  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 April 2015, 00:06:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 April 2015, 23:05:05
With the three I mentioned and properly cleaned surfaces it won't be coming off without chunks of bodywork attached..  ;D
Certainly the one I use is good to 150+ ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Terbs on 18 April 2015, 12:09:28
Today I have removed both front door cards, and screwed the plastic retainingg strips to the door card, using small chipboard screws.
Had to do this on all three cars now, but at least the cards are now solid at the top and those confounded locking knob rattles are gone. Got it off to a fine art now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 18 April 2015, 12:42:38
Finished the condensor on the 2.5, dropped one of the copper washers for transmission cooler and had to pay £7 for a set in Halfords so I could finish it! Grrrr

Sat in ATS watching the refrigerant go in, so hopefully that part of the job is gas tight!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 18 April 2015, 12:56:33
Quote from: steve6367 on 18 April 2015, 12:42:38
Finished the condensor on the 2.5, dropped one of the copper washers for transmission cooler and had to pay £7 for a set in Halfords so I could finish it! Grrrr

Sat in ATS watching the refrigerant go in, so hopefully that part of the job is gas tight!
How many pennies do they want  :-\  formula 1 were £25 a few weeks ago.. had mine done there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 April 2015, 13:09:55
Fitted my new bonnet struts, as I can't be arsed to change the strut bearings.
At least the bonnet stays up now.
I'm probably going to make an adapter to try my oil pressure gauge on the Omega next.
Although I might get a call to help with a Capri gearbox, which will be worth a couple of beers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 18 April 2015, 13:24:41
Drained the pond out ,the area under the pollen filter  ::) Changed the pollen filter . Tried to polish the headlights "failed"  :( Fixed the loose battery  ::) Found a used crank sensor in the boot  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 18 April 2015, 13:29:15
Quote from: BIGtime on 18 April 2015, 12:56:33
Quote from: steve6367 on 18 April 2015, 12:42:38
Finished the condensor on the 2.5, dropped one of the copper washers for transmission cooler and had to pay £7 for a set in Halfords so I could finish it! Grrrr

Sat in ATS watching the refrigerant go in, so hopefully that part of the job is gas tight!
How many pennies do they want  :-\  formula 1 were £25 a few weeks ago.. had mine done there.

I had a hunt around, but seem to have missed the winter offers - £45 here. Not sure I checked F1 though  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 18 April 2015, 14:39:28
Re-fitted the lowered suspension with spring assisters on the rears to help when the caravan is on... won't bottom out quite as much now :)

Ready for the summer season now, just need to wait for a cool day to give it a wash - clay bar - wash and polish :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 18 April 2015, 15:49:48
Been to Luton & back then Warwick & back.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 18 April 2015, 17:13:33
Eldest daughter has for the first time today been driving the micra runabout I purchased for her.Took her out with me to begin with, shes now gone off for the afternoon with it / boyfreind in toe, and all going well today she will drive it tomorrow from N Lincs to Plymouth.Jobs I`ve done on the micra since getting it last month include : dealt with some rust spots,new drive belts x 2, sparkplugs, fuel filter, new tyres,wipers,engine oil and filter , gear oil, replaced brake fluid/brakes/disks checked as fine together with coolant - roadside check this morning on some of these jobs before we took it for her first drive

As a concerned parent may well follow them back down to Plymouth ie 3 car convoy.Its a "noddy car" but by all accounts in tip top condition, but not a motorway car more a city runabout
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 18 April 2015, 17:29:21
Quote from: driver115 on 18 April 2015, 17:13:33
Eldest daughter has for the first time today been driving the micra runabout I purchased for her.Took her out with me to begin with, shes now gone off for the afternoon with it / boyfreind in toe, and all going well today she will drive it tomorrow from N Lincs to Plymouth.Jobs I`ve done on the micra since getting it last month include : dealt with some rust spots,new drive belts x 2, sparkplugs, fuel filter, new tyres,wipers,engine oil and filter , gear oil, replaced brake fluid/brakes/disks checked as fine together with coolant - roadside check this morning on some of these jobs before we took it for her first drive

As a concerned parent may well follow them back down to Plymouth ie 3 car convoy.Its a "noddy car" but by all accounts in tip top condition, but not a motorway car more a city runabout
Is that the one with the hidden bolt on powered steering pump.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 18 April 2015, 18:45:25
Quote from: EMD on 18 April 2015, 13:24:41
Drained the pond out ,the area under the pollen filter  ::) Changed the pollen filter . Tried to polish the headlights "failed"  :( Fixed the loose battery  ::) Found a used crank sensor in the boot  ::)
Put it on eBay, some wazoo I will buy it. Tell them it's goosed, totally useless, it won't matter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 April 2015, 19:01:46
Quote from: EMD on 18 April 2015, 13:24:41
Tried to polish the headlights "failed"  :(

Try using the Headlight refurbish 3M kit that you use with a variable speed drill, the results are usually pretty good on headlight lenses that have gone yellow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 18 April 2015, 19:22:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 April 2015, 19:01:46
Quote from: EMD on 18 April 2015, 13:24:41
Tried to polish the headlights "failed"  :(

Try using the Headlight refurbish 3M kit that you use with a variable speed drill, the results are usually pretty good on headlight lenses that have gone yellow.
Are all omega light lenses plastic  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 18 April 2015, 20:22:31
Quick question no point making a tread about it...

Just to confirm is it 5.75L of Oil for a 3.2 V6 ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 April 2015, 20:34:11
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 18 April 2015, 20:22:31
Quick question no point making a tread about it...

Just to confirm is it 5.75L of Oil for a 3.2 V6 ?

With oil and filter, I usually lob 5.5ltrs in and see where the level is after a warm up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 18 April 2015, 21:14:53
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 April 2015, 20:34:11
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 18 April 2015, 20:22:31
Quick question no point making a tread about it...

Just to confirm is it 5.75L of Oil for a 3.2 V6 ?

With oil and filter, I usually lob 5.5ltrs in and see where the level is after a warm up.

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 April 2015, 22:14:41
Quote from: BIGtime on 18 April 2015, 19:22:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 April 2015, 19:01:46
Quote from: EMD on 18 April 2015, 13:24:41
Tried to polish the headlights "failed"  :(

Try using the Headlight refurbish 3M kit that you use with a variable speed drill, the results are usually pretty good on headlight lenses that have gone yellow.
Are all omega light lenses plastic  :-\
All apart from the very early models.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 April 2015, 11:25:55
Finished greasing the brake pipes and ferrules for Thursdays MOT on the Elite. I'll give it some cat cleaner and an Eytie tune-up before she goes in. ::) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 April 2015, 13:47:02
Topped oil up on 3.2 on Friday, gave it a bit of a clean. As it would be fully loaded, taking work mates to Go Ape  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 19 April 2015, 15:43:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 April 2015, 19:01:46
Quote from: EMD on 18 April 2015, 13:24:41
Tried to polish the headlights "failed"  :(

Try using the Headlight refurbish 3M kit that you use with a variable speed drill, the results are usually pretty good on headlight lenses that have gone yellow.

Trying to get any result from a product by hand will tale ages  :( I think it needs some wet an dry over it though then polished with the kit you mention  :( There not badly hazed , just starting to fade at the top but would like to get them done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 19 April 2015, 15:46:00
Got fed up with the truck looking in a sorry state,so gave her a hand wash,then went to jet wash for another wash and rinse down,then back home,dried her down,then set to work removing scratches from where i had been off roading,now looks shinny and clean again.
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/20150419_120720_zps1wqclwpp.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 April 2015, 17:59:45
Took the hard top off the M3 yesterday, gave it a wash and a few checks and then spent a very enjoyable 6 hours or so blasting around the Brecon Beacons with a couple of friends in their cars.

Today took it to the Morgan factory and had a ride out in a Plus 8 Speedster which literally took my breath away at speed. Although the driver was a rather tall, slim, attractive blonde which may have had something to do with it. Factory tour etc. it's an infectious place and now I really wish I had £90k to buy one..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 April 2015, 12:14:45
On an actual computer now so..

(http://i59.tinypic.com/9tlt07.jpg)

Parked up in the Brecons for a spot of lunch. Drove round the corner and found a much more attractive spot, but never mind! ;D (Mine is the blue one, sadly, not the white one in the middle!)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 April 2015, 12:33:06
Very nice 8)

That road looks better suited to the Ranger though ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 20 April 2015, 12:36:51
 ;D That was a Welsh parking area .. Mark (in the Gallardo) drove *very* gingerly up the little entry road - funny that ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 April 2015, 13:55:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 April 2015, 12:14:45
On an actual computer now so..

(http://i59.tinypic.com/9tlt07.jpg)

Parked up in the Brecons for a spot of lunch. Drove round the corner and found a much more attractive spot, but never mind! ;D (Mine is the blue one, sadly, not the white one in the middle!)

Looks like a top gear photo shoot  :)
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Post by: EMD on 20 April 2015, 13:57:03
Put some blinds in the back till i can get the proper smoked out pimp black limo tint in  :(
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Post by: aaronjb on 20 April 2015, 14:45:07
Quote from: EMD on 20 April 2015, 13:55:14
Looks like a top gear photo shoot  :)

We had the same thought as we were .. driving sensibly at well below the speed limit .. through the Welsh countryside - cars are a bit old for being on TG, though, I think ;D
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Post by: driver115 on 20 April 2015, 17:40:04
gave the electric hybrid a good wash and clean today after yesterdays same day run to and back from Plymouth - circa 630 miles roundtrip from N Lincs. This was the first out of town run in this vehicle since I got it last month - long day though left N Lincs 6am, got back from Plymouth 8.30pm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 13:02:26
Just about to take the Zafira for an aircon regas....

Question is, Is there an issue, or is it going to just be a regas....

fingers crossed, but suspect something will need doing.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 13:42:08
Condenser.......
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 13:53:01
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 13:42:08
Condenser.......

Is that from your intimate knowledge of it or an educated guess?
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 14:00:19
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 13:53:01
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 13:42:08
Condenser.......

Is that from your intimate knowledge of it or an educated guess?

Intimate knowledge and the usual failure.

It was looking a little tired (bottom hanging off as usual), easy to change though, can be done with just the front grill removed and dead easy with the bumper off.
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 14:50:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 14:00:19
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 13:53:01
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 13:42:08
Condenser.......

Is that from your intimate knowledge of it or an educated guess?

Intimate knowledge and the usual failure.

It was looking a little tired (bottom hanging off as usual), easy to change though, can be done with just the front grill removed and dead easy with the bumper off.

Give that man a cigar....

Off condensor shopping....

Any preferrerd / avoids?

£85 of £119 at ECP
£50 odd on ebay  ???
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 April 2015, 14:54:03
About an hour to change including bumper removal and lunch on the Mumsy bus...

Far less annoying than trying to extract the radiator etc on the Omega ::)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 15:27:21
Delphi make the originals, I still use cool car aircon for parts as the item quality is always good.

There are two versions, a square one and a rectangular one, so have a look to see which you need
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 15:34:40
Cheers, reg lookup indicates the rectangular...  (visualy confirmed)
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Zafira_1.9_2008/p/car-parts/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/air-conditioning1/air-conditioning-condenser/?222720480&1&0c230d81daacaf4d3e7c2e2f7779447eee080f66&000382

however
http://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/car-air-conditioning-condenser-aircon-radiator-vauxhall-zafira-mk2-1-9-cdti-diesel-manual-automatic-jul-2005-to-2013-part-16-1099.html

is a lot cheaper

Anything to be aware of when fitting?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 April 2015, 15:36:11
Put the bumper out of the way as they're easy to crack...
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 15:41:24
Nothing to hard to do to be honest, bumper off, front fan off and then unbolt the connections and dismount the condenser
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 15:49:07
Sounds good....so you'd order the cheaper of those 2  I listed then?
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 16:00:12
From coolcaraircon yes (as they also give a 2 year warranty)
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2015, 16:05:45
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2015, 16:00:12
From coolcaraircon yes (as they also give a 2 year warranty)

Cheers, Ordered
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Post by: EMD on 22 April 2015, 16:36:55
Cleared the blocked breathers , changed the air filter that looked like soot  ::) Breathes a bit better now  ::)
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Post by: Shackeng on 23 April 2015, 10:32:59
Took the Elite for its annual health check.

RESULT! Pass with NO, repeat NO, advisories. :) :) :) :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 April 2015, 13:54:11
Nicely done :y
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Post by: EMD on 24 April 2015, 16:33:27
Martin helped me change the oil and filter . First oil change an the oil was really really bad  :( black an stinky  :( So much for the Mercedes mechanic owned car  >:( Couple more changes should have it back to normal  :)
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Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2015, 18:29:51
Limped the 2.2 to an LPG station, as I thought it was running on vapour. 428 miles since I last tanked it up, filling up, clicked out at 67L or £39.

That put a smile on my face on route to work  :)
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Post by: krabi_one on 24 April 2015, 21:01:15
Replaced Aircon display and buttons :)

before (not only buttons were scraped but display was under fog like vision):

(http://www.karbowski.eu/omega/IMG_8452.jpg)

and after:

(http://www.karbowski.eu/omega/IMG_8641.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 April 2015, 23:08:41
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2015, 18:29:51
Limped the 2.2 to an LPG station, as I thought it was running on vapour. 428 miles since I last tanked it up, filling up, clicked out at 67L or £39.

That put a smile on my face on route to work  :)

67L for £39? ??? Tell me more... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2015, 23:34:38
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 April 2015, 23:08:41
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2015, 18:29:51
Limped the 2.2 to an LPG station, as I thought it was running on vapour. 428 miles since I last tanked it up, filling up, clicked out at 67L or £39.

That put a smile on my face on route to work  :)

67L for £39? ??? Tell me more... :y

58.9L at Texaco on Great West Road, at the top near Heathrow  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2015, 23:37:20
Was expecting the usual 72/73L to go in, so had at least a gallon left.  :-\

Was on course for a 450 mile range?   8)
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Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2015, 23:38:24
Oh yeh. I really should return that dehumidifier  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 25 April 2015, 00:06:45
Just screwed one back together, having done thermostat, breathers and 1-3-5 coil pack. Next up is to drill the heads off the airbox screws and change filters and oil... Think 0005 on a Saturday morning is a tad antisocial to be using power tools.

(if we were in the old house it would only blend in with the sounds of sirens, stabbings, and the FUTFUTFUT of arterial bleeds...)
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Post by: EMD on 25 April 2015, 11:41:47
Stuck the rear spoiler on . That body sealant s a bitch to wipe off your hands  :'(
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 April 2015, 14:58:51
Rad/Oil cooler etc.. removed ready to change the condenser, Picked up the A/C O rings today ready to replace the old GM Delphi (probably original) Condenser, Everything is ready just waiting for the rain to go away now.... ::)

Presumably these are the correct ones...

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/3ED2531F-6FEE-4B80-8A9E-79D28F74E42F_zpsclfpv17k.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/3ED2531F-6FEE-4B80-8A9E-79D28F74E42F_zpsclfpv17k.jpg.html)
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/2690C4C2-FFEF-4A3E-BC94-DE74DAE5A825_zpsf4awwva3.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/2690C4C2-FFEF-4A3E-BC94-DE74DAE5A825_zpsf4awwva3.jpg.html)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 April 2015, 15:06:40
Certainly looky likey :y
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Post by: steve6367 on 25 April 2015, 20:38:46
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 April 2015, 14:58:51
Rad/Oil cooler etc.. removed ready to change the condenser, Picked up the A/C O rings today ready to replace the old GM Delphi (probably original) Condenser, Everything is ready just waiting for the rain to go away now.... ::)

Presumably these are the correct ones...

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/3ED2531F-6FEE-4B80-8A9E-79D28F74E42F_zpsclfpv17k.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/3ED2531F-6FEE-4B80-8A9E-79D28F74E42F_zpsclfpv17k.jpg.html)
(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/2690C4C2-FFEF-4A3E-BC94-DE74DAE5A825_zpsf4awwva3.jpg) (http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/Agemo_Legend/media/2690C4C2-FFEF-4A3E-BC94-DE74DAE5A825_zpsf4awwva3.jpg.html)

Look the same VX ones I just used - my old ones were mint, but I changed them anyway. You only need 2, so you have 2 spares  :y
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Post by: steve6367 on 25 April 2015, 20:39:20
Used the Glipton on the front drivers and rears seats, looks so much better  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 April 2015, 21:14:52
Quote from: steve6367 on 25 April 2015, 20:38:46
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 April 2015, 14:58:51
Rad/Oil cooler etc.. removed ready to change the condenser, Picked up the A/C O rings today ready to replace the old GM Delphi (probably original) Condenser, Everything is ready just waiting for the rain to go away now.... ::)

Presumably these are the correct ones...

Look the same VX ones I just used - my old ones were mint, but I changed them anyway. You only need 2, so you have 2 spares  :y

Yeah gathered as much, But they wouldn't sell just two. Was luck to get them at all tbh had to explain for 5 minutes on the phone  ::)

They may look mint but they are probably far from it, Last year I replaced the door bushes due to a loud clicking noise and they looked perfectly fine to the naked eye so cleaned them up an re-greased an they still where noisy but once the new ones where fitted SILENCE  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 25 April 2015, 23:28:05
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 April 2015, 21:14:52
Quote from: steve6367 on 25 April 2015, 20:38:46
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 April 2015, 14:58:51
Rad/Oil cooler etc.. removed ready to change the condenser, Picked up the A/C O rings today ready to replace the old GM Delphi (probably original) Condenser, Everything is ready just waiting for the rain to go away now.... ::)

Presumably these are the correct ones...

Look the same VX ones I just used - my old ones were mint, but I changed them anyway. You only need 2, so you have 2 spares  :y

Yeah gathered as much, But they wouldn't sell just two. Was luck to get them at all tbh had to explain for 5 minutes on the phone  ::)

They may look mint but they are probably far from it, Last year I replaced the door bushes due to a loud clicking noise and they looked perfectly fine to the naked eye so cleaned them up an re-greased an they still where noisy but once the new ones where fitted SILENCE  ;D :y

My VX dealer must have been feeling nice then  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: powerslinky on 26 April 2015, 10:42:19
Wheels on the MV6 were looking a bit tired . . need to home refurb ready for Wycombe I thinks  :y

 So took 'em off Friday afternoon . Jet washed & degreased.

Did not need much prep work as hardly any damage , just the silver had worn away & gone very dull with the primer showing through .

Rubbed down with 400 grade wet/dry sponge pads.  2 coats of grey primer/filler . .  rub down with 600 sponge

2 coats of Star Silver II  base coat  & finished with 2 coats of 2 pack lacquer on Saturday afternoon

All come up very nice IMO :y :y        had the base coat & lacquer in the shed so no cost there  ;) ;)

Quick double coat of Red  ( as standard here in blingy Essex  ;D ;D )  on the calipers .

Sunday  . . . just waiting for the rain to stop to refit wheels  :'( :'(

Also have  sent off for a set of flea bay  chrome wheel nut covers  . . . very Essex Bling !   ;D ;D ;D ;D

So apart from the pre meet "spring clean & polish, all ready for Wycombe  8) 8) 8)

Well pleased with outcome  . . .Happy days  :y :y :y
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Post by: BazaJT on 26 April 2015, 11:40:43
Just been out to it and checked oil/coolant levels[both ok]but noticed oil smear on to of offside cam cover near front of engine,pulled plug leads off to find recesses full of oil!Time for new cam cover gaskets methinks,possibly may need replacement covers too[ knowing my luck they'll be warped]
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Post by: Lagondanet on 26 April 2015, 17:50:03
Serviced on Friday & they even washed it.  :y Took a drive out to Stowe today to walk the dog. (and wife).  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MV6Gaz on 28 April 2015, 17:07:28
Today fitted a replacement alternator, and it works.  :)
Thanks to the great guides on this forum I managed to get the bagpipes out, together with the non functioning alternator, yesterday.(not in a rush!!).
Sounds stupid, but feel a lot more confident about working on the car now, great forum, thanks :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 April 2015, 19:50:06
Two new tyres yesterday and a new windscreen today  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 28 April 2015, 20:21:34
Drove it to work and back. Cannot work out whether the whine that has developed over the last 5000 miles is differential, auto gearbox or perhaps wheel bearings :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 April 2015, 21:16:45
Jacked up the rear, using the cunningly left in place tow bar bracket behind the diff ;) in an attempt to diagnose my "woom woom wooming" noise from the back. Chocked front wheels, engine on, in gear, set cruise (hope to god it doesn't topple off the stands and fire into the house at 50 :o ;D ) round the back, have a listen....


.....nothing. Not a dickybird. Right rear tyre is slightly out of round. Slightly more shushing from that disc, but other than that.... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 April 2015, 08:48:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 April 2015, 21:16:45
Jacked up the rear, using the cunningly left in place tow bar bracket behind the diff ;) in an attempt to diagnose my "woom woom wooming" noise from the back. Chocked front wheels, engine on, in gear, set cruise (hope to god it doesn't topple off the stands and fire into the house at 50 :o ;D ) round the back, have a listen....


.....nothing. Not a dickybird. Right rear tyre is slightly out of round. Slightly more shushing from that disc, but other than that.... :-\

Wheel bearing?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 April 2015, 13:29:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 April 2015, 08:48:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 April 2015, 21:16:45
Jacked up the rear, using the cunningly left in place tow bar bracket behind the diff ;) in an attempt to diagnose my "woom woom wooming" noise from the back. Chocked front wheels, engine on, in gear, set cruise (hope to god it doesn't topple off the stands and fire into the house at 50 :o ;D ) round the back, have a listen....


.....nothing. Not a dickybird. Right rear tyre is slightly out of round. Slightly more shushing from that disc, but other than that.... :-\

Wheel bearing?

...possibly. That was the suggestion last time I mentioned it. But it's quite subtle. Side load has no affect, and I think I'm right in saying that it stops while braking.


Well, by stops, I mean the brake noise drowns it out. So that gives you an idea of how subtle it is.

I'm hoping it's the audible brake "shushing" from the right rear that's signifying a warped or poorly seated disc, along with the mot advisory of uneven brake performance right rear, that's causing a noise when driving. And that's what I'm hearing.


Or it could indeed be the bearing and I'm in denial ? ;D

I'm trying to diagnose it before Wycombe as I think Nick is offering to swap the bearing. I don't want to bother him if it's not the bearing at all

:-\

I am almost sure the noise is constant when braking and intermittent when not braking.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 April 2015, 14:25:36
WHAAAAAAT???????

I'll bring my tools, and assuming it doesn't rain will happily help you do the job.

But I'm not doing it for you.

Cheeky bastard ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 April 2015, 15:14:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 29 April 2015, 13:29:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 April 2015, 08:48:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 April 2015, 21:16:45
Jacked up the rear, using the cunningly left in place tow bar bracket behind the diff ;) in an attempt to diagnose my "woom woom wooming" noise from the back. Chocked front wheels, engine on, in gear, set cruise (hope to god it doesn't topple off the stands and fire into the house at 50 :o ;D ) round the back, have a listen....


.....nothing. Not a dickybird. Right rear tyre is slightly out of round. Slightly more shushing from that disc, but other than that.... :-\

Wheel bearing?

...possibly. That was the suggestion last time I mentioned it. But it's quite subtle. Side load has no affect, and I think I'm right in saying that it stops while braking.


Well, by stops, I mean the brake noise drowns it out. So that gives you an idea of how subtle it is.

I'm hoping it's the audible brake "shushing" from the right rear that's signifying a warped or poorly seated disc, along with the mot advisory of uneven brake performance right rear, that's causing a noise when driving. And that's what I'm hearing.


Or it could indeed be the bearing and I'm in denial ? ;D

I'm trying to diagnose it before Wycombe as I think Nick is offering to swap the bearing. I don't want to bother him if it's not the bearing at all

:-\

I am almost sure the noise is constant when braking and intermittent when not braking.

Sounds more like disc alignment. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 April 2015, 15:53:24
Quote from: Nick W on 29 April 2015, 14:25:36
WHAAAAAAT???????

I'll bring my tools, and assuming it doesn't rain will happily help you do the job.

But I'm not doing it for you.

Cheeky bastard ;)
;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 April 2015, 16:11:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 April 2015, 15:53:24
Quote from: Nick W on 29 April 2015, 14:25:36
WHAAAAAAT???????

I'll bring my tools, and assuming it doesn't rain will happily help you do the job.

But I'm not doing it for you.

Cheeky bastard ;)
;D

Damn! I was going to add my car to the queue, too. ::) No rear wheel bearing issues but I'm dreading the job when they do fail, so if the offer's there... :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 29 April 2015, 17:47:31
;D :P


In that case let's hope it's just a brake problem. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 April 2015, 18:23:16
Replaced the Condensor on the Zafira, not a bad job at all, regas tomorrow and hopefully brrrrrr time again
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 April 2015, 17:03:05
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 April 2015, 18:23:16
Replaced the Condensor on the Zafira, not a bad job at all, regas tomorrow and hopefully brrrrrr time again

mmmm pokey nipple time again!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 April 2015, 17:30:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 April 2015, 16:11:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 29 April 2015, 15:53:24
Quote from: Nick W on 29 April 2015, 14:25:36
WHAAAAAAT???????

I'll bring my tools, and assuming it doesn't rain will happily help you do the job.

But I'm not doing it for you.

Cheeky bastard ;)
;D

Damn! I was going to add my car to the queue, too. ::) No rear wheel bearing issues but I'm dreading the job when they do fail, so if the offer's there... :P
I think the nearside one on my 2.6 is beginning to get noisy. I think a trip to Mr Serek may solve that in the future.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 30 April 2015, 17:47:47
Fluid top up on the omega. Pas, coolant  ::) and washer fluid. . . . Something really satisfying about topping up washer fluid. No idea why  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 April 2015, 18:12:31
Got the foreigners to give  the Elite a wash, they earn too much here. £7!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 30 April 2015, 19:05:20
Saved £7 and washed and polished the MV6 :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 April 2015, 19:24:03
I got mine cleaned inside and out for a fiver  :y Taxi driver discount  ;D :)

Tho they've gone a bit tight recently and don't give me a dangly rear view mirror thingy  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 30 April 2015, 19:32:05
I use the Hungarians at the top of the road. They charge a fiver but they do such a good job I give them £7. Hard working lads.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2015, 19:36:10
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 30 April 2015, 17:47:47
Fluid top up on the omega. Pas, coolant  ::) and washer fluid. . . . Something really satisfying about topping up washer fluid. No idea why  :-\
It's the bubbles Webby... The bubbles ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 30 April 2015, 19:45:12
Quote from: STMO on 30 April 2015, 19:32:05
I use the Hungarians at the top of the road. They charge a fiver but they do such a good job I give them £7. Hard working lads.

So that's an extra 2 squid to the boss then....don't believe for one second he passes that on to the workers.....

Obviously, don't know how much they paid in your area Steve, but in Swindon, on average the workers get £40/day for maybe 10 hours a day.....the boss takes the rest.....but obviously has expenses to pay....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 30 April 2015, 19:48:23
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 30 April 2015, 19:45:12
Quote from: STMO on 30 April 2015, 19:32:05
I use the Hungarians at the top of the road. They charge a fiver but they do such a good job I give them £7. Hard working lads.

So that's an extra 2 squid to the boss then....don't believe for one second he passes that on to the workers.....

Obviously, don't know how much they paid in your area Steve, but in Swindon, on average the workers get £40/day for maybe 10 hours a day.....the boss takes the rest.....but obviously has expenses to pay....
The tips go in a plastic container labelled...erm.....tips ;D  Not sure who gets it. If it's the boss, so be it, but they are very grateful.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 April 2015, 19:49:35
Quote from: Taxi Driver on 30 April 2015, 19:24:03
I got mine cleaned inside and out for a fiver  :y Taxi driver discount  ;D :)

Tho they've gone a bit tight recently and don't give me a dangly rear view mirror thingy  :(

Is that Tesco's TD?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 30 April 2015, 20:13:53
Decided to tax it for 12 months ......

Had a ruddy close look at what needs doing to sort out the O/S rear arch, so I'll be cutting and grinding and welding and filling and primering and painting and lacquering this weekend.....

Also found a hole in the floor.... :( so gonna patch that up at the same time I reckon...

Also .... need to rehang the O/S exhaust as I went over a large speedbump and kinda clattered the damn thing so broke a hanger I think.... I did mean to hang it higher than it is, but never did it last week....
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 30 April 2015, 22:12:38
Quote from: Taxi Al on 30 April 2015, 19:36:10
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 30 April 2015, 17:47:47
Fluid top up on the omega. Pas, coolant  ::) and washer fluid. . . . Something really satisfying about topping up washer fluid. No idea why  :-\
It's the bubbles Webby... The bubbles ;D

Ah yes, Ive just realised you're right  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:18:11
Oil pressure switch
2nd oil and filter change
Lifter treatment

 :)
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Post by: Steve B on 01 May 2015, 18:22:14
Quote from: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:18:11
Oil pressure switch
2nd oil and filter change
Lifter treatment

 :)
Why you done a few oil changes Emd & Do you have a lazy lifter on startup
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:30:05
Quote from: BIGtime on 01 May 2015, 18:22:14
Quote from: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:18:11
Oil pressure switch
2nd oil and filter change
Lifter treatment

 :)
Why you done a few oil changes Emd & Do you have a lazy lifter on startup

Slight lifter tap "cold start" since its first oil change in my ownership . Bloody oil was filthy  >:( Lot better now though with the Wynns lifter treatment .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 01 May 2015, 18:36:00
Quote from: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:30:05
Quote from: BIGtime on 01 May 2015, 18:22:14
Quote from: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:18:11
Oil pressure switch
2nd oil and filter change
Lifter treatment

 :)
Why you done a few oil changes Emd & Do you have a lazy lifter on startup

Slight lifter tap "cold start" since its first oil change in my ownership . Bloody oil was filthy  >:( Lot better now though with the Wynns lifter treatment .
got that too.. but once warmed up..Gone
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Post by: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:40:25
Quote from: BIGtime on 01 May 2015, 18:36:00
Quote from: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:30:05
Quote from: BIGtime on 01 May 2015, 18:22:14
Quote from: EMD on 01 May 2015, 18:18:11
Oil pressure switch
2nd oil and filter change
Lifter treatment

 :)
Why you done a few oil changes Emd & Do you have a lazy lifter on startup

Slight lifter tap "cold start" since its first oil change in my ownership . Bloody oil was filthy  >:( Lot better now though with the Wynns lifter treatment .
got that too.. but once warmed up..Gone

The first oil change i did , the oil looked like it had been in there since it left the factory  ::) The filter was distorted/brittle and of course black , shocked any oil went round the system  :(

Did an engine flush but cant start it up as waiting for an oil delivery  ;D
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Post by: MV6Gaz on 02 May 2015, 14:12:24
Removed power sounder (board was black inside) and fixed a broken connection, wash and hoover :)
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Post by: Delroy47 on 02 May 2015, 15:50:21
Changed nearside rear door and hoovered the interior  :)
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Post by: Andy H on 02 May 2015, 16:41:41
Fixed a broken wire in the Galaxy's driver's door and now the central locking works :y

Tried to start it and found that the battery was flat :(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 02 May 2015, 18:14:52
Quote from: Andy H on 02 May 2015, 16:41:41
Fixed a broken wire in the Galaxy's driver's door and now the central locking works :y

Tried to start it and found that the battery was flat :(

Same door looms as Alhambra then!
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Post by: pauls on 02 May 2015, 19:01:15
Had top mounts, springs, wishbones updated with polys and new bushes all thanks to Chrisgixer. Drive home was a hoot :y
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Post by: The Sheriff on 02 May 2015, 19:02:02
Quote from: pauls on 02 May 2015, 19:01:15
Had top mounts, springs, wishbones updated with polys and new bushes all thanks to Chrisgixer. Drive home was a hoot :y
Thought he'd been quiet today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 May 2015, 19:14:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 May 2015, 18:14:52
Quote from: Andy H on 02 May 2015, 16:41:41
Fixed a broken wire in the Galaxy's driver's door and now the central locking works :y

Tried to start it and found that the battery was flat :(

Same door looms as Alhambra then!
and VW Sharan. SWMBO's Golf is a little bit older but the door wiring is equally crap. ::)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 02 May 2015, 21:07:39
Quote from: STMO on 02 May 2015, 19:02:02
Quote from: pauls on 02 May 2015, 19:01:15
Had top mounts, springs, wishbones updated with polys and new bushes all thanks to Chrisgixer. Drive home was a hoot :y
Thought he'd been quiet today.

Quiet? I'm bloody knackered. ;D

Your Welcome Paul. As the test drive then , it's much more communicative now. :y

Just the donuts and I reckon your there as far as suspension and handling goes. Woohoo. :)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 02 May 2015, 23:11:05
Oh and thanks for the condensor and drier. Dead handy. :y
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Post by: pauls on 02 May 2015, 23:25:26
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 May 2015, 23:11:05
Oh and thanks for the condensor and drier. Dead handy. :y

Your welcome :y
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Post by: Lagondanet on 03 May 2015, 10:09:09
Yesterday. Took me to lunch in Leamington Spa. Small place called 'Eleven'. French bistro. Excellent.  :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 03 May 2015, 10:22:26
Replaced both headlamps on the TD, NS had a broken mount, and had run out of steam trying to polish the OS lens. NS is now brand new OE at £60 from an OOFer, and OS was £44.40 pattern from Ace Car parts, which fits fine and appears good. Interestingly, the latter appears to have a removable lens held on by spring clips. I shall rescue the ally billet adjusters from the old lamps for if and when these go. :y
 Annoyingly both Nightbreaker bulbs failed when fitted to the new lamps, so I guess they dont like being manhandled, even carefully avoiding touching the glass >:(
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Post by: Taxi_Driver on 03 May 2015, 18:45:23
Quote from: Shackeng on 03 May 2015, 10:22:26
Replaced both headlamps on the TD, NS had a broken mount, and had run out of steam trying to polish the OS lens. NS is now brand new OE at £60 from an OOFer, and OS was £44.40 pattern from Ace Car parts, which fits fine and appears good. Interestingly, the latter appears to have a removable lens held on by spring clips. I shall rescue the ally billet adjusters from the old lamps for if and when these go. :y
Annoyingly both Nightbreaker bulbs failed when fitted to the new lamps, so I guess they dont like being manhandled, even carefully avoiding touching the glass >:(

If you've got projector lenses in the TD, id suggest fitting aftermarket HD's to it. I did it to my 2.2 and the light output was greatly improved  :y Not strictly legal unless you have auto levelling suspension, but it never failed an MOT for them  ;)
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Post by: Shackeng on 03 May 2015, 19:25:23
Thanks TD, I did consider it (an earlier thread), but I find them more than satisfactory with Nightbreakers in, and I guess will be even better with new lamps. I rarely drive it at night anyway, as I use the Elite or SWMBO drives me in her Jazz, as she doesn't drink. 8) :y
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Post by: minifreek on 03 May 2015, 22:12:01
You dont need to worry about HIDs being fitted, as long as the beam pattern is OK thats all the MoT tester will be looking for. You might need to install headlamp washers though... but auto levelling you dont need to worry about...
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Post by: 4x4 on 03 May 2015, 22:18:10
Fitted ipad mount,phone mount and recovery strap,going to have a play in the country side tomorrow  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 May 2015, 22:22:19
Quote from: minifreek on 03 May 2015, 22:12:01
You dont need to worry about HIDs being fitted, as long as the beam pattern is OK thats all the MoT tester will be looking for. You might need to install headlamp washers though... but auto levelling you dont need to worry about...
That's a grey area... technically the beam level should be self adjusting according to ride height at either end of the car.

Retaining the driver controlled beam level system as fitted to halogen equipped Omegas is bordering on the dubious side of legal.

Put another way, if GM hadn't needed to, they wouldn't have bothered fitting the xenon units with an ecu controlled levelling sytstem ;)
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Post by: minifreek on 04 May 2015, 09:07:23
TBH it is a grey area but its what I was told by 3 MoT testers now so Im gonna go with them LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 04 May 2015, 09:22:21
Quote from: minifreek on 04 May 2015, 09:07:23
TBH it is a grey area but its what I was told by 3 MoT testers now so Im gonna go with them LOL

The problem is, I'm sure you keep them manually adjusted to avoid dazzling others - not everyone does though. (certainly around here)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 04 May 2015, 10:47:27
I dunno if my auto levellers actually work LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 May 2015, 11:00:48
Quote from: minifreek on 04 May 2015, 10:47:27
I dunno if my auto levellers actually work LOL

No but I'm sure other drivers will notice if their not. I'm sure you hate being dazzled by poorly adjusted head lights same as the rest of us.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 04 May 2015, 11:08:53
I do, but it doesn't help that my Omega is lowered so I sit about 50mm lower than the rest.... and Im only 5'6 too....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 May 2015, 11:15:07
I guess uneven tyre wear isn't a concern in that case.

But the level system will be working,unless you've get headlight field of vision flashing up on the display.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 04 May 2015, 17:59:08
I changed the goosed HBV and removed the power sounder while I had the scuttle off  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 04 May 2015, 18:57:15
Finished stripping my mondeo tdci breaker, happy to see the receipt for a brand new DMF + clutch was correct ££ ;)

Also drained £25 worth of diesel out of it to go into my pug 306
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 04 May 2015, 20:14:41
Had my cid fitted and rear doughnuts today at the wycombe meet thanks to the boy and chrisgixer :y
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Post by: humbucker on 04 May 2015, 20:21:49
I stripped my MV6's engine, dismantled its cylinder heads, gave its manual gearbox a third layer of paint... The nuts and bolts are coming together nicely!
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Post by: EMD on 04 May 2015, 21:04:11
Not telling  >:(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 May 2015, 21:22:36
Watched Chrisgixer fit rear polly donut bushes on my 3.2.  :) :y

Cheers Chris  :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 04 May 2015, 23:07:29
Your more than welcome gents. :y
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 May 2015, 07:21:45
Washed & polished my 2.6 &  also the wife's Fiat Panda both looking very smart now !!😀 😀😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 May 2015, 08:12:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 May 2015, 11:15:07
I guess uneven tyre wear isn't a concern in that case.

But the level system will be working,unless you've get headlight field of vision flashing up on the display.



Don't get any uneven tyre wear at all mate, been set-up correctly you see ;)

And no the warning doesn't come up on the display :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 05 May 2015, 10:23:14
Quote from: minifreek on 05 May 2015, 08:12:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 May 2015, 11:15:07
I guess uneven tyre wear isn't a concern in that case.

But the level system will be working,unless you've get headlight field of vision flashing up on the display.




Don't get any uneven tyre wear at all mate, been set-up correctly you see ;)

And no the warning doesn't come up on the display :)

Set up correctly? What's the rear camber at 50mm drop? It's either incorrect, running poly eccentric trailing arm bushes which are not for the omega, or something is amiss.
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 May 2015, 15:10:20
Replaced rear multiram actuator and N/S coil pack. Took up the road for a test, and OS coil pack shat itself. Took it home, changed the starter motor in the pouring rain, bolted back together... And now the sun has come out. Grrrrrrrr.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 05 May 2015, 16:46:13
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 May 2015, 15:10:20
Replaced rear multiram actuator and N/S coil pack. Took up the road for a test, and OS coil pack shat itself. Took it home, changed the starter motor in the pouring rain, bolted back together... And now the sun has come out. Grrrrrrrr.
Omega ownership, I do envy you. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 May 2015, 21:46:53
Had the A/C re-gassed for the last time I hope now the new condenser fitted  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 06 May 2015, 07:10:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 05 May 2015, 10:23:14
Quote from: minifreek on 05 May 2015, 08:12:47
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 May 2015, 11:15:07
I guess uneven tyre wear isn't a concern in that case.

But the level system will be working,unless you've get headlight field of vision flashing up on the display.




Don't get any uneven tyre wear at all mate, been set-up correctly you see ;)

And no the warning doesn't come up on the display :)

Set up correctly? What's the rear camber at 50mm drop? It's either incorrect, running poly eccentric trailing arm bushes which are not for the omega, or something is amiss.

The rear camber is fine, the front camber is fine...

Don't start on me about tyres LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 May 2015, 08:54:02
If it's 50mm lowered, rear camber is not fine.

....but as long as your aware. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shallow Al on 06 May 2015, 10:52:10
ABS/TC lights come up on a daily basis, can make them go out by nudging/ wiggling the ECU connector. :'(
So looks like I will be doing lots of wiggling on a daily basis..... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MV6Gaz on 06 May 2015, 11:14:46
Fixed non working height adjustment on drivers seat,  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 May 2015, 11:18:19
Drove the 3.2 to work, trying to shred the Nexen N6000's on the back, as they are near end of life and are shite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 07 May 2015, 20:35:13
New cam belt and water pump on the brothers 2.2 CD. 02 plate with only 76K on it. :y
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Post by: steve6367 on 07 May 2015, 21:26:53
Picked up a genuine new VX drivers side headlight for £40, so I can now see the road on one side on the 2.5!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 07 May 2015, 23:54:13
Quote from: steve6367 on 07 May 2015, 21:26:53
Picked up a genuine new VX drivers side headlight for £40, so I can now see the road on one side on the 2.5!
Did the cleaning lens method not work  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 08 May 2015, 08:06:35
Quote from: BIGtime on 07 May 2015, 23:54:13
Quote from: steve6367 on 07 May 2015, 21:26:53
Picked up a genuine new VX drivers side headlight for £40, so I can now see the road on one side on the 2.5!
Did the cleaning lens method not work  :-\

I don't find it lasts very long when I do it, but maybe I'm not being aggressive enough?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 May 2015, 08:21:40
Think Alternator is not long of this world on the 3.2, loud "whirring" noise with heavy lock on a roundabout and a bit of gas.

Steering not heavy, so don't think its PAS pump
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Post by: aaronjb on 08 May 2015, 10:05:35
Steering lock should make no odds to the alternator whatsoever, though.. if the noise changes with lights & heated rear screen you could be on to something, otherwise my money would be on the PAS pump getting tired all the same.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2015, 11:09:54
Quote from: tunnie on 08 May 2015, 08:21:40
Think Alternator is not long of this world on the 3.2, loud "whirring" noise with heavy lock on a roundabout and a bit of gas.

Steering not heavy, so don't think its PAS pump
Worth checking the PAS fluid level, iirc, hot with engine running... :y
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Post by: tunnie on 08 May 2015, 12:06:52
Cheers chaps. Will check. It's fine on the commute come, not noticed it in stop/start motorway traffic.

There are only 2 roundabouts which are fairly tight on route, which can be taken with some speed/camber. Quite a clear whiring sound, might have a few spins in a car park.
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Post by: aaronjb on 08 May 2015, 12:25:47
Open the bonnet (so you can hear better) and when stationary stick full lock on and hold it against the lock stop, if the pump groans you've found your culprit..

Ditto for the heated rear screen and lights etc to load the alternator up
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 May 2015, 12:32:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 May 2015, 12:25:47
Open the bonnet (so you can hear better) and when stationary stick full lock on and hold it against the lock stop, if the pump groans you've found your culprit..

Ditto for the heated rear screen and lights etc to load the alternator up

The 2.2 has been doing that for years, but it does not make same noise that the 3.2 does.

It's not that much lock in reality on the roundabouts it makes the noise either 2/3's of a rotation maybe  :-\

Will do that test this weekend though  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2015, 16:55:32
The 3.2 has Servotronic whereas the 2.2 doesn't, so the pump characteristics will be different :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 08 May 2015, 18:05:52
Broke a headlamp adjuster in a brand new OE headlamp just pushing a new Nightbreaker into the housing! >:( >:( >:( The OE adjusters are absolute rubbish. >:( >:( >:(


Hot air time tomorrow. ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 08 May 2015, 18:43:30
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2015, 18:05:52
Broke a headlamp adjuster in a brand new OE headlamp just pushing a new Nightbreaker into the housing! >:( >:( >:( The OE adjusters are absolute rubbish. >:( >:( >:(


Hot air time tomorrow. ;) :y

I shall be careful fitting mine then! Although looking a poking the adjuster looks in good shape....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 09 May 2015, 14:30:20
Dropped it off for a full re build  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 09 May 2015, 15:07:28
Quote from: EMD on 09 May 2015, 14:30:20
Dropped it off for a full re build  :(
What do you mean Emd  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 09 May 2015, 15:30:20
Replaced the broken headlamp adjuster in the new ( >:() OE headlamp, also fitted a working headlamp motor which was kindly provided by Joff (love the black Irmscher Elite Joff). Now all lights working as they should on the TD. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 09 May 2015, 16:07:18
Went and sat in a shit load of traffic just to collect a set of wheels.... just coz the M62 got shut....

What should have been a 3/4hr trip turned into a 2 1/2 hr trip instead....

Anyhoo, collected the wheels from Hartshead Moor (thankyou Gregg), then went over to Stalybridge to collect a pair of Monroe shocks :) (thankyou Carl)

All in all, not a bad day, but stressful .....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 09 May 2015, 16:56:50
Quote from: BIGtime on 09 May 2015, 15:07:28
Quote from: EMD on 09 May 2015, 14:30:20
Dropped it off for a full re build  :(
What do you mean Emd  :-\

Its become incontinent  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 09 May 2015, 17:02:44
Offered to change a condenser on a Mazda 3 - didn't realise the whole front of the car has to come off! Makes to Omega look easy!

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/2015-05-092012.35.10_zpsabnr9r8i.jpg) (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/steve6367/media/2015-05-092012.35.10_zpsabnr9r8i.jpg.html)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 May 2015, 22:21:47
Silly boy... You've forgotten to remove the crash bar and slam panel too ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 May 2015, 12:43:42
Repaired the under tray that some numpty had split both sides with big holes in it ... Good as new now , took some sanding though  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 May 2015, 10:08:02
Dropped it off at Vauxhall in order for them to do the now due service which they failed to do in January when I bought it :-X

Got given a 1.2 Corsa in exchange :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2015, 17:41:46
Quote from: tunnie on 06 May 2015, 11:18:19
Drove the 3.2 to work, trying to shred the Nexen N6000's on the back, as they are near end of life and are shite.
That they are. However, they are exceptionally good at maintaining a straight line
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 11 May 2015, 18:03:43
Got a lot of bits of Mercedes 190E engine removed and piled up. Then practiced my Anglo Saxon when I discovered the least accessible exhaust manifold nut had been mullered by a previous owner. Tried all manner of methods to no avail, so its either a grinder through the downpipes, or a nut splitter (if I can get in).

Then a coil pack turned up for the MV6, so I fitted that and gave it a celebratory clean.
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Post by: Taxi_Driver on 11 May 2015, 18:37:19
Quote from: Taxi Al on 11 May 2015, 10:08:02
Dropped it off at Vauxhall in order for them to do the now due service which they failed to do in January when I bought it :-X

Got given a 1.2 Corsa in exchange :D

That's a fair swap, I'd keep it if I were you  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 11 May 2015, 18:47:20
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 11 May 2015, 18:03:43
Got a lot of bits of Mercedes 190E engine removed and piled up. Then practiced my Anglo Saxon when I discovered the least accessible exhaust manifold nut had been mullered by a previous owner. Tried all manner of methods to no avail, so its either a grinder through the downpipes, or a nut splitter (if I can get in).

Then a coil pack turned up for the MV6, so I fitted that and gave it a celebratory clean.
A Dremel with a diamond coated bit is my tool of last resort when I need to carefully grind away something like that. (or maybe carve some grooves to get a torx socket on).
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Post by: minifreek on 11 May 2015, 20:15:15
Fitted the Monroe air suspension I got on Saturday :)

Found out that my levelling pump has developed an irritating noise when it starts up..... could do with finding a replacement now....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 May 2015, 20:17:46
Quote from: minifreek on 11 May 2015, 20:15:15
Fitted the Monroe air suspension I got on Saturday :)

Found out that my levelling pump has developed an irritating noise when it starts up..... could do with finding a replacement now....
Same thing here..with the wife. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 May 2015, 20:19:13
Quote from: STMO on 11 May 2015, 20:17:46
Quote from: minifreek on 11 May 2015, 20:15:15
Fitted the Monroe air suspension I got on Saturday :)

Found out that my levelling pump has developed an irritating noise when it starts up..... could do with finding a replacement now....
Same thing here..with the wife. :(

Can't you trade her in? You of all people should be familiar with that process? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 May 2015, 20:21:35
Quote from: chrisgixer on 11 May 2015, 20:19:13
Quote from: STMO on 11 May 2015, 20:17:46
Quote from: minifreek on 11 May 2015, 20:15:15
Fitted the Monroe air suspension I got on Saturday :)

Found out that my levelling pump has developed an irritating noise when it starts up..... could do with finding a replacement now....
Same thing here..with the wife. :(

Can't you trade her in? You of all people should be familiar with that process? ;)
Done that twice already, they all seem to develop the same fault after about ten years of 'heavy use'. ;D
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Post by: minifreek on 11 May 2015, 20:43:52
My 1st wife developed the same irritating noise too LOL

My 2nd wife is an angel, she's registered disabled now with, amongst other things, Chronic Arthritis - its in every joint on her body.... hasn't reached the jaw yet though LOL
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Post by: BazaJT on 11 May 2015, 20:47:01
Paid for some cam covers from a member on here.Just waiting for them to arrive in the near future,then I just need a couple of hours spare and some dry weather at the same time so's I can fit them.Then maybe the old barge will be in a condition to use again!
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Post by: The Sheriff on 11 May 2015, 20:47:37
Quote from: minifreek on 11 May 2015, 20:43:52
My 1st wife developed the same irritating noise too LOL

My 2nd wife is an angel, she's registered disabled now with, amongst other things, Chronic Arthritis - its in every joint on her body.... hasn't reached the jaw yet though LOL

 ;D ;D
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Post by: Lagondanet on 12 May 2015, 11:26:35
Just hit 48K  :y
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 May 2015, 19:53:34
Quote from: Andy H on 11 May 2015, 18:47:20
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 11 May 2015, 18:03:43
Got a lot of bits of Mercedes 190E engine removed and piled up. Then practiced my Anglo Saxon when I discovered the least accessible exhaust manifold nut had been mullered by a previous owner. Tried all manner of methods to no avail, so its either a grinder through the downpipes, or a nut splitter (if I can get in).

Then a coil pack turned up for the MV6, so I fitted that and gave it a celebratory clean.
A Dremel with a diamond coated bit is my tool of last resort when I need to carefully grind away something like that. (or maybe carve some grooves to get a torx socket on).

The exhaust isn't going to need saving, and I suspect the engine will be FUBAR (since it lost all of its oil and coolant in an oversteer-related incident :( ) - so I think I'm going to be borrowing a grinder in the near future... but a Dremel is certainly on the Xmas list.


Anyhow, today I've reassembled the rear shelf and seats of the ex plod and given them a good scrub, thoroughly cleaned the MV6 interior, and best of all, got the radio working. At risk of sounding like a Viz top tip, save money on expensive radio decoding - simply remove the head unit and see if the previous owner (or, in this case, a certain Mr DND) has written the code on the label...
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2015, 22:13:52
Collected it from Vauxhall... 4 year/80k service carried out, new front discs/pads fitted and undertray repaired.

All FOC, including the courtesy car and valet 8)

Discs and pads alone were nearly £250 ::) still that'll learn them :D

The Corsa isn't a bad little car, but I couldn't live with the 1.2... takes an age to accelerate,  and then once upto speed you have to really wring it's wheezy neck to maintain any sort of progress :-\
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Post by: Nick W on 12 May 2015, 22:28:27
Quote from: Taxi Al on 12 May 2015, 22:13:52
The Corsa isn't a bad little car, but I couldn't live with the 1.2... takes an age to accelerate,  and then once upto speed you have to really wring it's wheezy neck to maintain any sort of progress :-\


We had a couple delivered as courtesy cars, and I was sent out in one to do the banking.


When I got back my boss asked what I thought, "as they've got all the kit."


My reaction was that somebody forgot to install any suspension, and all that happens when you put your foot down is that it gets louder. And the visibility is shit.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2015, 23:32:55
Well, when you put it like that... ;D
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Post by: ronnyd on 13 May 2015, 10:07:14
Just had the air-con re-gassed, bloody freezing by the time i got home. Perhaps i,d better turn the dials up a bit till it gets warmer. ::)
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Post by: driver115 on 13 May 2015, 19:27:55
checked car over today , washed and waxed it- off to Northumbria/Alnwick castle and coast this week
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Post by: EMD on 14 May 2015, 13:09:37
Put a 49p rasberry&lemon smelly in it  :P
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Post by: Lagondanet on 14 May 2015, 22:31:18
Quote from: driver115 on 13 May 2015, 19:27:55
checked car over today , washed and waxed it- off to Northumbria/Alnwick castle and coast this week

Bon voyages!
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Post by: annihilator on 15 May 2015, 17:39:53
repaired a leaky nsr shock air pipe and fitted an irmscher back box I bought off fleabay ages ago.
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 May 2015, 19:10:32
Found the battlebus, ragged it, ignored the low oil warning, ragged it some more, put some oil and screenwash in it, abandoned it again.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 19:14:42
Listened to the woom woom all week. Having angle ground the lip of the rear discs. Made it slightly quieter, but not much.

....then, this morning, woom woom went away around a long left hander at 40. Then came back again on the straight. Only time anything has had an effect on it really.
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Post by: Taxi_Driver on 15 May 2015, 19:32:27
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 19:14:42
Listened to the woom woom all week. Having angle ground the lip of the rear discs. Made it slightly quieter, but not much.

....then, this morning, woom woom went away around a long left hander at 40. Then came back again on the straight. Only time anything has had an effect on it really.

Its the tyres ...  :y
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Post by: pauls on 15 May 2015, 19:49:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 19:14:42
Listened to the woom woom all week. Having angle ground the lip of the rear discs. Made it slightly quieter, but not much.

....then, this morning, woom woom went away around a long left hander at 40. Then came back again on the straight. Only time anything has had an effect on it really.

You havnt left something attached.....like a socket have you ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:11:02
I might have a pair of out of round rear discs.
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 May 2015, 20:14:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:11:02
I might have a pair of out of round rear discs.
Easy enough to swap with the ones on the shell on your drive ;)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:20:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 May 2015, 20:14:06
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:11:02
I might have a pair of out of round rear discs.
Easy enough to swap with the ones on the shell on your drive ;)

Yes and no. A hate nicking bots off it. It means doing everything twice. And, more to the point, in this case means cocking about with hand brake adjusters.... Counts on figures.... 8 times! 

4 discs, on and off, adjusted each time. Buggeration to that. Especially as there is...


....a cunning plan. ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 May 2015, 20:21:55
Its an easy check, and they won't be going back on the shell ;)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:23:42
They will. Innitially at least.


Mind you, by the time I get round to it, they will probably have dissolved completely.
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Post by: Andy H on 15 May 2015, 20:31:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 19:14:42
Listened to the woom woom all week. Having angle ground the lip of the rear discs. Made it slightly quieter, but not much.

....then, this morning, woom woom went away around a long left hander at 40. Then came back again on the straight. Only time anything has had an effect on it really.
I had something similar on my first Omega when the inner rear brake pads became rusted in place in the caliper. Barely perceptable play in the wheel bearings caused the noise to come and go on changing direction.

The inner face of the disc was rusty and pitted though, it wouldn't have made a noise at all if it had been clean.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:48:54
Good points Andy, the hand brake is really high, so shoes probably not close enough to the hub to rub...?

Discs could well be rusty on the inner face. I couldn't be arsed to take the disc off and look. :-[ ;D
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Post by: EMD on 15 May 2015, 20:53:34
Quote from: chrisgixer on 15 May 2015, 20:11:02
I might have a pair of out of round rear discs.

Wonder's if thats what mines is (http://mernetwork.com/index/images/smilies/confused0006h.gif)
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Post by: 4x4 on 15 May 2015, 21:03:48
What have i done,err nothing as it is far superior than an omega  ;D ;D
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Post by: 4x4 on 16 May 2015, 14:39:21
Once again the far superior 2.2 frontera didnt need anything,but i did change a thermostat on a v6 omega  ;D
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Post by: steve6367 on 16 May 2015, 15:12:39
Purchased another one, three Omegas! One has to go now I think  :D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 May 2015, 16:00:00
Fitted a new ac condenser and drier from cool car air con, as Masters link in parts section.

Arrived within 24hrs, very carefully boxed, fitted perfectly, no bent or badly fitted parts, went straight in no problem.

Now, let's see how long it lasts. :)
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Post by: joff on 16 May 2015, 16:16:10
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 May 2015, 16:00:00
Fitted a new ac condenser and drier from cool car air con, as Masters link in parts section.

Arrived within 24hrs, very carefully boxed, fitted perfectly, no bent or badly fitted parts, went straight in no problem.

Now, let's see how long it lasts. :)



think I may need one of them.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 May 2015, 16:19:29
Oh, and it's got to be regassed yet of course ;D


Hopefully it won't leak too. :)
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Post by: pauls on 16 May 2015, 16:29:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 May 2015, 16:00:00
Fitted a new ac condenser and drier from cool car air con, as Masters link in parts section.

Arrived within 24hrs, very carefully boxed, fitted perfectly, no bent or badly fitted parts, went straight in no problem.

Now, let's see how long it lasts. :)

Did you notice any difference between that one and mine. Was it just those pin things
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 May 2015, 16:36:14
Set of spanking new rear track rods!  :y
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Post by: EMD on 16 May 2015, 18:14:50
New stat/housing an transfer pipe , even the ba$tid bolt never played up much ..eh martin  ;D

a/c fan fuse was blown .. wonder how long thats been out  ::) All working lovely jubley now :) :)

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Post by: chrisgixer on 16 May 2015, 18:19:03
Quote from: pauls on 16 May 2015, 16:29:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 16 May 2015, 16:00:00
Fitted a new ac condenser and drier from cool car air con, as Masters link in parts section.

Arrived within 24hrs, very carefully boxed, fitted perfectly, no bent or badly fitted parts, went straight in no problem.

Now, let's see how long it lasts. :)

Did you notice any difference between that one and mine. Was it just those pin things

Pin things, position of the pipes, and the lines on the face. Was yours from the same place..?
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Post by: 4x4 on 17 May 2015, 10:31:22
Gave the far superior frontera a wash,polish and wax,hoovered the inside and cleaned the inside,once again the far superior frontera 2.2 required no mechanical attention and no coolant/oil top ups,not bad for a 176k engine  ;D
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Post by: Delroy47 on 17 May 2015, 12:02:39
Finally got round to changing the exhaust but sheared studs made it a long un.  >:(
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Post by: EMD on 17 May 2015, 15:40:23
Drived it 160 mile ... got cut up 3 times by cars and once by a cyclist not looking  ::)
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 17 May 2015, 16:44:29
Changed the plugs today as they were about 7 years old and i had a missfire so a good chance to investigate that, found centre plug on the drivers side and ignition lead covered in oil so a change of cam cover gaskets needed.
Also changed the AUX water pump below the coolant bottle as it had burnt out and almost cought fire, lucKy as it was only the pump and not the plug and loom. :y
Gary.
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Post by: minifreek on 17 May 2015, 17:49:52
Refurbed the headlights as they was beyond polishing with a bit of compound etc...

So tried flatting them back with some wet and dry then resprayed them with clear 2K lacquer...

They've come up a treat and look like new :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 May 2015, 17:52:39
The lacquer coat is a total waste of time and money as the heat from the lights will cause it to yellow and ultimately burn off...

The lenses aren't lacquered new, the fading etc is caused by UV degradation of the surface of the ppastic ;)
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Post by: minifreek on 17 May 2015, 18:11:17
Its OK Al, Im not worried about them going yellow or flaking... thanks though :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 17 May 2015, 21:23:53
Did a twenty minute trip and found that another four manufacturers are now owned by BMW, as they were sold without the optional indicators. >:(
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Post by: Shallow Al on 18 May 2015, 01:14:35
Changed abs ecu. Doesn't look too bad to start with, but soon looks impossible. Solid determination and patience win the day, and all lights are out. Now for MOT. :y
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Post by: minifreek on 18 May 2015, 19:58:01
Got almost all the parts for this weekends HG job to do.... before we drag our tintent away to the lakes for the week :)

Need to get me some oil and a filter yet....
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Post by: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 21:48:42
Had it re gassed. All good no leaks after re using o rings for the new condenser.

Took delivery of some super sports. :) ...after a bloody week!  >:(
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Post by: The Sheriff on 18 May 2015, 22:13:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 21:48:42
Had it re gassed. All good no leaks after re using o rings for the new condenser.

Took delivery of some super sports. :) ...after a bloody week!  >:(
Some super sports what?  ;D
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Post by: minifreek on 18 May 2015, 22:19:30
Its Gixer... what else would they be except tyres.... :y  ::)  :P
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Post by: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 22:20:16
Quote from: STMO on 18 May 2015, 22:13:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 21:48:42
Had it re gassed. All good no leaks after re using o rings for the new condenser.

Took delivery of some super sports. :) ...after a bloody week!  >:(
Some super sports what?  ;D

Mpss of course ::) come on Steve. Don't you know anything? ! ;)
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Post by: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 22:20:44
He's not wrong ;D
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Post by: The Sheriff on 18 May 2015, 22:21:20
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 22:20:16
Quote from: STMO on 18 May 2015, 22:13:55
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 21:48:42
Had it re gassed. All good no leaks after re using o rings for the new condenser.

Took delivery of some super sports. :) ...after a bloody week!  >:(
Some super sports what?  ;D

Mpss of course ::) come on Steve. Don't you know anything? ! ;)
Mpss...ermmm....right you are  ;D
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Post by: Shallow Al on 18 May 2015, 22:26:03
MOT retest passed. :y :y
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Post by: chrisgixer on 18 May 2015, 22:26:22
Michelin pilot super sports 245 40 zr 18 97 y mo.

Edited. Forgot the zr  :-[ ;D
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Post by: amazonian on 18 May 2015, 23:01:58
passed MOT today, failed yesterday on handbrake, cost £27 for the hanbrake cables.
Can actually park on a hill now, very pleased!

 :y :y
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Post by: hawke113a on 18 May 2015, 23:25:13
Put it up for sale  :'(
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Post by: amazonian on 18 May 2015, 23:27:27

Put it up for sale 

 ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 May 2015, 22:51:37
Prepped it for it's MoT tomorrow...

Hoping for a clean sheet, although will probably get advisories for screen, headlamp aim and handbrake...

First is waiting on a delivery date for the screen, second is approximately set as per garage door/settings on the Elite and third is a bit border line, but might simply need fine tuning on the drums... could simply be a lack of use.

Had to replace the washer pump as it was dead, but everything else works as it should, so fingers crossed... :-\
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Post by: VXL V6 on 19 May 2015, 23:03:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 May 2015, 22:51:37
....First is waiting on a delivery date for the screen

Took them three weeks to get one for mine - Heat reflective with rain sensor mount. But worth the wait and a good job done by the fitters.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 May 2015, 23:11:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 May 2015, 23:03:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 19 May 2015, 22:51:37
....First is waiting on a delivery date for the screen

Took them three weeks to get one for mine - Heat reflective with rain sensor mount. But worth the wait and a good job done by the fitters.
Gone with the same :y

Have previously enquired of tester re the crack, and was told that it has to significantly interfere with my view of the road to be considered noteworthy... so fingers and toes crossed :D
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Post by: chrisgixer on 20 May 2015, 21:43:35
Fitted Mpss. Didn't bother with set up, as it now doesn't pull. (Ran out of time anyway.)

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Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 May 2015, 03:09:04
Found my Insignia washer jets that I had previously mislocated... In a box with tow bar wiring in it ::)
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Post by: minifreek on 21 May 2015, 11:54:29
Went to my local Vx dealers and got told that they no-longer do TC.... they do a different thing instead now.

I still got my discount but thinking I might ed up going elsewhere for my oil now...

After they told me what car I had and I told them what had been done, the fella went into the back 3 times before bringing out the correct oil and filter....
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Post by: minifreek on 21 May 2015, 11:54:57
Quote from: hawke113a on 18 May 2015, 23:25:13
Put it up for sale  :'(

No way....

Why...?
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Post by: 4x4 on 21 May 2015, 19:14:30
I finally had to do something to the mighty frontera......



Filled it up with lpg  ;D ;D


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Post by: EMD on 21 May 2015, 21:57:38
Quote from: minifreek on 21 May 2015, 11:54:57
Quote from: hawke113a on 18 May 2015, 23:25:13
Put it up for sale  :'(

No way....

Why...?

See for sale section  :y
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Post by: Lagondanet on 22 May 2015, 17:58:18
MOT'd the Beetle. It's done just 7 miles since the last MOT in July 2013.
It's got to go.
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Post by: pauls on 22 May 2015, 21:01:13
Washed it, polished it, 10mins later huge bird shat on it >:(
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Post by: Lagondanet on 22 May 2015, 22:07:07
Quote from: pauls on 22 May 2015, 21:01:13
Washed it, polished it, 10mins later huge bird shat on it >:(

 ;D

I have that nearly every day @ home and the office.  >:(
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Post by: Shackeng on 23 May 2015, 10:27:11
Took the TD Estate to the body shop for a little bodywork TLC. :)
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Post by: Nick W on 23 May 2015, 14:03:38
Fitted leather gaiters to the gear and handbrake levers to replace the shabby vinyl originals
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Post by: Shackeng on 23 May 2015, 15:17:47
Quote from: Nick W on 23 May 2015, 14:03:38
Fitted leather gaiters to the gear and handbrake levers to replace the shabby vinyl originals

I'd like some of these, where from Nick? :y
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Post by: Delroy47 on 23 May 2015, 15:26:25
That's better put some chrome exhaust tail pipe trims on the ETS system  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 18:16:47
Covered a idiothead beemer in my soot. Much to his annoyance.
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 18:17:08
That's not what I typed. Whats wrong with idiothead?
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Post by: chrisgixer on 23 May 2015, 18:19:20
Dickhead
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Post by: chrisgixer on 23 May 2015, 18:19:39
Oh, that's not what you typed then. ;D
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Post by: pauls on 23 May 2015, 18:38:24
Wasted 3 hours of chrisgixers time trying to solve my issues :'(
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Post by: EMD on 23 May 2015, 19:53:58
Sprayed me sill end cap black , am knackered now  :(
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Post by: chrisgixer on 23 May 2015, 20:24:48
Quote from: pauls on 23 May 2015, 18:38:24
Wasted 3 hours of chrisgixers time trying to solve my issues :'(

Oh no not wasted Paul don't worry. We fitted new(er) plugs and checked the HT system. Noted some minor water ingress, probably from the scuttle drain over pot 6 ( you need to seal that up btw)

Checked trims and maf ouput and found no issues there, afaict. No codes in gear box, abs or engine ecu's. Solenoid tests all seemed fine.

The slight miss or drop in power I witnessed last time didn't happen after.

However the slight oddnes on shift quality was evident, as was the jumpy rev counter needle when blipping the throttle from tick over. Although that never returned after the codes where cleared and trims reset.


How was the journey home? Any issues?
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 23 May 2015, 20:27:15
Replaced the clutch on a skoda fabia 57 plate with only 33,000 miles on the clock, :o previous owner clearly used the pedal as a foot rest. >:(
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Post by: Nick W on 23 May 2015, 20:29:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 May 2015, 15:17:47
Quote from: Nick W on 23 May 2015, 14:03:38
Fitted leather gaiters to the gear and handbrake levers to replace the shabby vinyl originals

I'd like some of these, where from Nick? :y


Ebay of course. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FITS-OMEGA-C-99-03-LEATHER-GEAR-SHIFT-HANDBRAKE-GAITER-/390774156928? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FITS-OMEGA-C-99-03-LEATHER-GEAR-SHIFT-HANDBRAKE-GAITER-/390774156928?)  £12 for the pair. You'll need some contact adhesive, and a sharp blade.

They look much better than the stock ones.
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 20:49:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 May 2015, 20:24:48
Quote from: pauls on 23 May 2015, 18:38:24
Wasted 3 hours of chrisgixers time trying to solve my issues :'(
Checked trims and maf ouput and found no issues there, afaict.
Weren't LTFTs a bit off, albeit not by much, but show there may be a potential issue?

Ideally, the LTFTs need checking after a couple of hundred miles now they have been reset.
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Post by: Nick W on 23 May 2015, 20:51:39
After fitting the gaiters I made an aluminium gearknob for a friend's Astra as he forgot to order one with the quickshift kit. Putting the radius on the top by plotting it in 2mm steps and then filing/polishing to a finish is a good prompt to finish the ball turner I started last year.
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Post by: pauls on 23 May 2015, 21:18:07
No problems on the way home.. revs hiccupped once leaving yours otherwise no issues.
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Post by: minifreek on 24 May 2015, 11:34:46
Sorted HG's, so far no problems :y

Only thing I now have is a slight oil leak, which Im suspecting is coming from the NS rocker/cam cover as its dropping onto exhaust and smoking.... but its only a very slight leak... will have a look if I get chance later...

Also removed the AC pipes as it didnt work, even after being regassed twice.... so removed all pipework, just need to find my spare aux belt off my old Vectra (non AC) and fit that so I can remove the AC compressor too :)

Going to keep my eye on how much water is being used for next couple days... hopefully it'll be none :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 24 May 2015, 14:05:16
Quote from: minifreek on 24 May 2015, 11:34:46
Sorted HG's, so far no problems :y

Only thing I now have is a slight oil leak, which Im suspecting is coming from the NS rocker/cam cover as its dropping onto exhaust and smoking.... but its only a very slight leak... will have a look if I get chance later...

Also removed the AC pipes as it didnt work, even after being regassed twice.... so removed all pipework, just need to find my spare aux belt off my old Vectra (non AC) and fit that so I can remove the AC compressor too :)

Going to keep my eye on how much water is being used for next couple days... hopefully it'll be none :)

I have a new one here that I purchased in error if you get stuck  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 24 May 2015, 15:10:17
Is it for a X20XEV non AC ?

Wanna PM me a price... bear in mind they're about £12 from Vx themselves ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 24 May 2015, 15:41:24
Quote from: Nick W on 23 May 2015, 20:29:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 May 2015, 15:17:47
Quote from: Nick W on 23 May 2015, 14:03:38
Fitted leather gaiters to the gear and handbrake levers to replace the shabby vinyl originals

I'd like some of these, where from Nick? :y


Ebay of course. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FITS-OMEGA-C-99-03-LEATHER-GEAR-SHIFT-HANDBRAKE-GAITER-/390774156928? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FITS-OMEGA-C-99-03-LEATHER-GEAR-SHIFT-HANDBRAKE-GAITER-/390774156928?)  £12 for the pair. You'll need some contact adhesive, and a sharp blade.

They look much better than the stock ones.

Thanks very much Nick.

Cheers

Chris :y :y :y

PS Ordered already! :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 24 May 2015, 16:06:27
Quote from: minifreek on 24 May 2015, 15:10:17
Is it for a X20XEV non AC ?

Wanna PM me a price... bear in mind they're about £12 from Vx themselves ;)
Its a Gates Micro-V XF 6PK1725 - from Vauxhall World Parts originally - they list it to include X20XEV 1994-2003 - PM incoming.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 24 May 2015, 17:44:08
Put the sill end cap back on , it will never come off again  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 09:52:50
Noticed some little scrote has nicked one of the mudflap mouldings on the battlebus  >:(.  Its so obviousl when its missing, I'm sure I would have noticed it when I last abandoned it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 May 2015, 10:03:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 09:52:50
Noticed some little scrote has nicked one of the mudflap mouldings on the battlebus  >:(.  Its so obviousl when its missing, I'm sure I would have noticed it when I last abandoned it.
Take the other one off I reckon you'll hit 101 then  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 May 2015, 10:04:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 18:16:47
Covered a idiothead beemer in my soot. Much to his annoyance.

Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 09:52:50
Noticed some little scrote has nicked one of the mudflap mouldings on the battlebus  >:(.  Its so obviousl when its missing, I'm sure I would have noticed it when I last abandoned it.

There may be a connection there.  ;) ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2015, 10:11:16
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 May 2015, 10:04:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 18:16:47
Covered a idiothead beemer in my soot. Much to his annoyance.

Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 09:52:50
Noticed some little scrote has nicked one of the mudflap mouldings on the battlebus  >:(.  Its so obviousl when its missing, I'm sure I would have noticed it when I last abandoned it.

There may be a connection there.  ;) ;D

Maybe it goes into "automatic drag reduction mode" when you enter the twilight zone around 3 figures. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 May 2015, 10:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 20:49:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 May 2015, 20:24:48
Quote from: pauls on 23 May 2015, 18:38:24
Wasted 3 hours of chrisgixers time trying to solve my issues :'(
Checked trims and maf ouput and found no issues there, afaict.
Weren't LTFTs a bit off, albeit not by much, but show there may be a potential issue?

Ideally, the LTFTs need checking after a couple of hundred miles now they have been reset.
-2 and +2 long term. My old 3.2 often showed plus or minus 3 before I gassed it. So didn't think much of an error there. Is that an issue?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 13:48:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2015, 10:11:16
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 May 2015, 10:04:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 18:16:47
Covered a idiothead beemer in my soot. Much to his annoyance.

Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 09:52:50
Noticed some little scrote has nicked one of the mudflap mouldings on the battlebus  >:(.  Its so obviousl when its missing, I'm sure I would have noticed it when I last abandoned it.

There may be a connection there.  ;) ;D

Maybe it goes into "automatic drag reduction mode" when you enter the twilight zone around 3 figures. ;D
Who knows, its incapable of 3 digits ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 25 May 2015, 13:50:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 13:48:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2015, 10:11:16
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 May 2015, 10:04:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 18:16:47
Covered a idiothead beemer in my soot. Much to his annoyance.

Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 09:52:50
Noticed some little scrote has nicked one of the mudflap mouldings on the battlebus  >:(.  Its so obviousl when its missing, I'm sure I would have noticed it when I last abandoned it.

There may be a connection there.  ;) ;D

Maybe it goes into "automatic drag reduction mode" when you enter the twilight zone around 3 figures. ;D

Who knows, its incapable of 3 digits ;D
Don't think I'd have the bottle with a car that age. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 13:52:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 May 2015, 10:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 20:49:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 May 2015, 20:24:48
Quote from: pauls on 23 May 2015, 18:38:24
Wasted 3 hours of chrisgixers time trying to solve my issues :'(
Checked trims and maf ouput and found no issues there, afaict.
Weren't LTFTs a bit off, albeit not by much, but show there may be a potential issue?

Ideally, the LTFTs need checking after a couple of hundred miles now they have been reset.
-2 and +2 long term. My old 3.2 often showed plus or minus 3 before I gassed it. So didn't think much of an error there. Is that an issue?
Yes.  On petrol, DBW V6's should have both banks at 0 at all times.  If they both drift the same way, suspect the MAF (or airleak near the MAF), if one drifts and other doesn't, suspect an air leak much nearer the cylinder, or in the exhaust beyond, or suspect lamdas.


However, that's not enough of a drift to cause problems IMHO. Given your text description, I'd be suspicious of either the gearbox or its ECU (don't tell Unlucky Alf ;D).  But the current symptoms are not the same as the symptoms from a few weeks ago?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 May 2015, 16:04:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2015, 13:52:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 25 May 2015, 10:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2015, 20:49:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 May 2015, 20:24:48
Quote from: pauls on 23 May 2015, 18:38:24
Wasted 3 hours of chrisgixers time trying to solve my issues :'(
Checked trims and maf ouput and found no issues there, afaict.
Weren't LTFTs a bit off, albeit not by much, but show there may be a potential issue?

Ideally, the LTFTs need checking after a couple of hundred miles now they have been reset.
-2 and +2 long term. My old 3.2 often showed plus or minus 3 before I gassed it. So didn't think much of an error there. Is that an issue?
Yes.  On petrol, DBW V6's should have both banks at 0 at all times.  If they both drift the same way, suspect the MAF (or airleak near the MAF), if one drifts and other doesn't, suspect an air leak much nearer the cylinder, or in the exhaust beyond, or suspect lamdas.


However, that's not enough of a drift to cause problems IMHO. Given your text description, I'd be suspicious of either the gearbox or its ECU (don't tell Unlucky Alf ;D).  But the current symptoms are not the same as the symptoms from a few weeks ago?

Correct. Although I may not have witnessed all the symptoms Pauls has.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 26 May 2015, 12:12:00
Have decided that not using sealent to reseat camcover gaskets is not a good idea....

I tell you why, I did the HG's last weekend ready for our trip away for half term...

Hooked up the caravan, did around 35 miles and the N/S cam cover decided to unseal itself and piss oil out and onto the exhaust manifold and down the back of the engine and underneath is coated in GM's finest semi synthetic now... also the caravan is coated across the front of it too...

Am up in Carnforth wih a poorly sick motor thats now had sealent smeared onto it in the hope it stays sealed for the remainder of our holiday and stays like that until I can get home...

oppsing pissed off aint the word...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 May 2015, 13:21:23
Yesterday.  ;)

Fitted refurbed wishbones.  The wishbones I pulled off had some cracked welds around the rear bushes so I dug out an old set and put the new bushes in those instead.  :y

Now I remember why the old wishbones were replaced in the first place apart from shagged bushes they creaked!  :o  With new bushes they still creak, probably more so with the poly bushes!  ::)  :(

Hey ho, I guess I'll be doing it all again sometime in the nearish future.  ::)  In the immediate future I'll just crank the sounds up!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 26 May 2015, 13:25:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 May 2015, 13:21:23
Yesterday.  ;)

Fitted refurbed wishbones.  The wishbones I pulled off had some cracked welds around the rear bushes so I dug out an old set and put the new bushes in those instead.  :y

Now I remember why the old wishbones were replaced in the first place apart from shagged bushes they creaked!  :o  With new bushes they still creak, probably more so with the poly bushes!  ::)  :(

Hey ho, I guess I'll be doing it all again sometime in the nearish future.  ::)  In the immediate future I'll just crank the sounds up!  ;D

So poly's are causing the bones to crack on the welds  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2015, 15:58:47
Relieved myself of £230, and they don't even send me a beermat sized bit of paper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 May 2015, 19:28:03
Quote from: EMD on 26 May 2015, 13:25:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 May 2015, 13:21:23
Yesterday.  ;)

Fitted refurbed wishbones.  The wishbones I pulled off had some cracked welds around the rear bushes so I dug out an old set and put the new bushes in those instead.  :y

Now I remember why the old wishbones were replaced in the first place apart from shagged bushes they creaked!  :o  With new bushes they still creak, probably more so with the poly bushes!  ::)  :(

Hey ho, I guess I'll be doing it all again sometime in the nearish future.  ::)  In the immediate future I'll just crank the sounds up!  ;D

So poly's are causing the bones to crack on the welds  :(

Maybe, but I think they were going anyway as the poly's weren't on very long before I pulled the wishbones out.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2015, 19:31:59
Polly vertical bushes look to stress the rear of the wishbone, but no issues detected by using poly horizontal bushes at the front
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 26 May 2015, 19:45:24
Put lots and lots of fuel in the Elite for the wife to drive it to Scotland this weekend :y That will give me time to strip the Elite saloon a bit more over the weekend :y or do all the jobs she will leave me ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 May 2015, 19:47:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2015, 19:31:59
Polly vertical bushes look to stress the rear of the wishbone, but no issues detected by using poly horizontal bushes at the front

Yes it was the front bushes that I fitted the polys, but I still had handling problems, not as bad but still noticable.  So I pulled out the wishbones to fit new rear bushes and the weld was just starting to crack around the rear bush.  ::)

They were only about 9 months/10000 miles (ish) as well.  >:(  ATP's from the Fatherland.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 26 May 2015, 20:07:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 26 May 2015, 19:47:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2015, 19:31:59
Polly vertical bushes look to stress the rear of the wishbone, but no issues detected by using poly horizontal bushes at the front

Yes it was the front bushes that I fitted the polys, but I still had handling problems, not as bad but still noticable.  So I pulled out the wishbones to fit new rear bushes and the weld was just starting to crack around the rear bush.  ::)

They were only about 9 months/10000 miles (ish) as well.  >:(  ATP's from the Fatherland.  ::)


That's what I have on the MV6, with poly's on the front of them. will have to have a look to see how they are doing (been on 4 mths now) :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 May 2015, 22:03:07
Indeed, that doesn't sound good at all...

Still no signs of stress cracking on my wishbones with vertical polys,  but then they do allow some lateral movement,  particularly noticeable when you press the noisy pedal at low speed with some lock on... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2015, 18:51:21
Got a coolant warning on the Silver Bullet...   ...so put some petrol in it. That didn't cure it, obviously.

*sigh*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 May 2015, 18:58:00
Burped it and topped up . Looks very glossy after a clean  :) Trouble is it will be covered in dust again overnight  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 May 2015, 19:12:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2015, 18:51:21
Got a coolant warning on the Silver Bullet...   ...so put some petrol in it. That didn't cure it, obviously.

*sigh*

You'll never guess what happened to me on the way home....?

*oppsin sigh*

I'll save you the bother

"was it..... The coolant warning by any chance?"

Yeeeees

"Is it, by any chance, the hbv?"


.....you know, I think it might just be.

"Well I never did"


;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2015, 20:03:11
Mine had an HBV late last year, although even at the time I knew it was the HG ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 29 May 2015, 08:47:16
Timing belt kit on a 2.2 (not mine) - cleaning breathers and changing rocker covers on same car some of breather hoses perished and waiting for parts. Current have 4 Omegas parked here!

Started stripping down 2.5 estate for timing belt - lpg does not make that easier!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 30 May 2015, 12:43:13
Not using the omega frequently and consequence is a flat battery, so got one of those streetwise 12v 3.8Amp automatic chargers from Amazon , and its doing its job now.Also treated the omega to solar top up charger to hopefully prevent a future flat battery . :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vicar on 30 May 2015, 19:58:55
Took mine for its mot,, it's flown through the test and no advisories.
Not bad for 18,,, only done 60k.

I also did the spark plugs, removed the oil bath and changed the rocker gasket.
Purrs along nicely.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 30 May 2015, 20:21:07
Give it a good wash and coat of blue colour back polish .................. hands look like i've been doing rude things with a smurf now  ::) :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 May 2015, 07:44:35
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 30 May 2015, 20:21:07
Give it a good wash and coat of blue colour back polish .................. hands look like i've been doing rude things with a smurf now  ::) :D :D :D
Have you seen Smurfette lately?... I would :D (https://youtu.be/dc7D0Ay78OE)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 31 May 2015, 09:31:18
Its only 09.30.
So far, oil n filter, changed hbv coz it was weeping, cleaned breathers,cleaned throttle bodies, plugs out, and I piggin well haven't got a new set in stock(doh) and had two cuppas, so now trip to Halfords, see if they got plugs(ouch) trade card ready. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 31 May 2015, 10:23:33
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 May 2015, 09:31:18
Its only 09.30.
So far, oil n filter, changed hbv coz it was weeping, cleaned breathers,cleaned throttle bodies, plugs out, and I piggin well haven't got a new set in stock(doh) and had two cuppas, so now trip to Halfords, see if they got plugs(ouch) trade card ready. :)
They have 4. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 31 May 2015, 11:12:36
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 May 2015, 07:44:35
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 30 May 2015, 20:21:07
Give it a good wash and coat of blue colour back polish .................. hands look like i've been doing rude things with a smurf now  ::) :D :D :D
Have you seen Smurfette lately?... I would :D (https://youtu.be/dc7D0Ay78OE)


 ;D gonads looks over his shoulder to see if the missus is about before clicking on the link  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 31 May 2015, 11:28:13
Quote from: Taxi Al on 31 May 2015, 07:44:35
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 30 May 2015, 20:21:07
Give it a good wash and coat of blue colour back polish .................. hands look like i've been doing rude things with a smurf now  ::) :D :D :D
Have you seen Smurfette lately?... I would :D (https://youtu.be/dc7D0Ay78OE)


Very good, will have to send that to the son-in-law in Scotland ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 May 2015, 12:51:19
Let wifey use it to take the dog out. Takes me a couple of days to get the driving position exactly how I like it afterwards, then she uses it again.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 May 2015, 13:18:51
Quote from: STMO on 31 May 2015, 12:51:19
Let wifey use it to take the dog out. Takes me a couple of days to get the driving position exactly how I like it afterwards, then she uses it again.  :(
What you need is a nice Omega Elite with memory seats. :y  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 May 2015, 13:27:42
Quote from: Andy H on 31 May 2015, 13:18:51
Quote from: STMO on 31 May 2015, 12:51:19
Let wifey use it to take the dog out. Takes me a couple of days to get the driving position exactly how I like it afterwards, then she uses it again.  :(
What you need is a nice Omega Elite with memory seats. :y  ;)
I was waiting for that. A nice car I have already, memory seats would be a bonus. What I most definitely don't need is an omega.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 May 2015, 19:36:45
Quote from: STMO on 31 May 2015, 12:51:19
Let wifey use it to take the dog out. Takes me a couple of days to get the driving position exactly how I like it afterwards, then she uses it again.  :(


Can't you get her one of her own? Car that is, two dogs would be an extravagance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 31 May 2015, 20:01:02
Quote from: Nick W on 31 May 2015, 19:36:45
Quote from: STMO on 31 May 2015, 12:51:19
Let wifey use it to take the dog out. Takes me a couple of days to get the driving position exactly how I like it afterwards, then she uses it again.  :(


Can't you get her one of her own? Car that is, two dogs would be an extravagance.
She's got one, but doggie is a bit cramped in a coupe. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 May 2015, 20:30:57
Rear wheel bearing, and hbv/lubed wiper mech joints re sealed scuttle.


All the shit jobs all at once. Happy bloody days!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 May 2015, 20:33:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 May 2015, 20:30:57
Rear wheel bearing, and hbv/lubed wiper mech joints re sealed scuttle.


All the shit jobs all at once. Happy bloody days!  ;D


None of those jobs are that bad, unless you have to do the wheel bearing in the rain. It went OK presumably?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 31 May 2015, 22:31:40
Quote from: Nick W on 31 May 2015, 20:33:52
Quote from: chrisgixer on 31 May 2015, 20:30:57
Rear wheel bearing, and hbv/lubed wiper mech joints re sealed scuttle.


All the shit jobs all at once. Happy bloody days!  ;D


None of those jobs are that bad, unless you have to do the wheel bearing in the rain. It went OK presumably?

...and the handbrake. Don't forget the hand brake. ....I hate the damn hand brake!

Yes ok I guess. Had hoped to use existing circlip pliers and get away without a spline m10 bit. ....wronggggg. ::) ;D

That bearing puller kit is wirth it weight. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 01 June 2015, 05:48:06
Nothing today yet, but plan on driving it to work and back home again and maybe into ASDA car park for some shopping then back home and park up and maybe a few beers :y, but yesterday I drove it to ASDA car pork and went shopping and beat the holy crowd cramming the car park before 11 a.m. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 01 June 2015, 09:02:23
Just got back from a few days in the Lake District. All went well except I seem to have lost my parking sensors.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 June 2015, 11:28:35
Quote from: Lagondanet on 01 June 2015, 09:02:23
Just got back from a few days in the Lake District. All went well except I seem to have lost my parking sensors.  >:(

Gota watch those Cumbrians, they'd have the eyes out of your head soon as look at ya ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 01 June 2015, 11:37:20
Not the units but their functionality.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 June 2015, 13:55:08
;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 June 2015, 15:59:59
Quote from: Lagondanet on 01 June 2015, 09:02:23
Just got back from a few days in the Lake District. All went well except I seem to have lost my parking sensors.  >:(
Do the sensors still buzz if reverse is selected? Obviously inition on, engine off... ::) if so, it could simply be my wiring :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 01 June 2015, 22:10:24
Tested on the dustbin. Back now Al. Thanks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 02 June 2015, 08:38:52
Also got back from a week in the Lakes - well the Sth Lakes, Carnforth area... was quite a bit wet and windy TBH but lovely scenery to be had once the rain cleared LOL




@ Lagondanet - where in the Lakes was you...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 02 June 2015, 09:33:23
Near Crosthwaite/Bowness/Windemere. More sun than shower.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 02 June 2015, 13:06:04
Aaah we'll be up that way again in August, around Pooley Bridge/Ulleswater. Will be having a lovely scenic drive over Kirkstone Pass to Bowness and will stop at Windermere just for an Ice Cream... Might even have a ride o 1 of the Ulleswater Steamers again or even have a little sail about on Windermere too :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 02 June 2015, 14:52:29
Yes. All the Lakes are nice. Try Hardnott & Wrynose Passes & back on Honnister Pass if you have the time. Good test for the car!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 03 June 2015, 07:44:30
Just did a virtual map thing to incorperate all those and thats a fair drive, seems worth it for the 120mile round trip.... can be done :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 03 June 2015, 07:54:55
Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeep cleaning the interior, stripped out the rear leather seats and in the process of cleaning and conditioning them, also need to get a lot of sticky something of the drivers window and mirror buttons, basically a whole hell of a lot to do :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Varche on 03 June 2015, 10:32:11
Just fitted my new KYB gas ajust rear shocks (cheaper inc post from Britain can you believe) and put four new Michelin Latitude cross tyres on. Different bus now but still a bus ;D ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 03 June 2015, 11:16:38
Quote from: minifreek on 03 June 2015, 07:44:30
Just did a virtual map thing to incorperate all those and thats a fair drive, seems worth it for the 120mile round trip.... can be done :)

Drop in at Wast Water on the way.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 03 June 2015, 13:42:06
Thought the hbv was still leaking, but seems it was just residue and the system had bled down. I usually top the bottle up to the neck when the system has been opened, as it almost always blows half a bottles worth of air up the to top which then makes the level correct.

Don't know why I didn't do the same. But anyway, sfixed! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2015, 18:07:25
Quote from: Lagondanet on 02 June 2015, 14:52:29
Yes. All the Lakes are nice. Try Hardnott & Wrynose Passes & back on Honnister Pass if you have the time. Good test for the car!  :y
Worth including some of the other (far less dramatic) passes for the scenery, including Kirkstone, Whinlatter, Newlands and the one whose name escapes me if you go over Wrynose and Hardknot, and at the end of the road (past the miniature railway) turn left towards Barrow

Whinlatter has a forestry commission place along it if you wanted to stop for coffee and ice cream and other "tourist rates" goods ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2015, 18:10:30
2 days of abusing the car (taking out my frustrations of the realisation I work for a pair of inept mongrels) have taken its toll.  I need to fix it now.

I really need to check which one I've booked on the ferry, as this could be a classic TB case of poor timing  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 03 June 2015, 18:18:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 June 2015, 18:10:30
2 days of abusing the car (taking out my frustrations of the realisation I work for a pair of inept mongrels) have taken its toll.  I need to fix it now.

I really need to check which one I've booked on the ferry, as this could be a classic TB case of poor timing  :-[
You'd better hope none of your workmates buy an omega, or you'll have a lot of editing to do. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2015, 18:52:33
Quote from: STMO on 03 June 2015, 18:18:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 June 2015, 18:10:30
2 days of abusing the car (taking out my frustrations of the realisation I work for a pair of inept mongrels) have taken its toll.  I need to fix it now.

I really need to check which one I've booked on the ferry, as this could be a classic TB case of poor timing  :-[
You'd better hope none of your workmates buy an omega, or you'll have a lot of editing to do. ;D
No issues with any workmate/colleague. In fact they are pretty much all really good people. Its a final realisation that my immediate management are wholly inept, and not one ounce of sense between them.

I suspect non of the people I'm talking about would be seen dead in a non German marque, apart from one knobhead who drives a posh Toyota.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 03 June 2015, 18:54:36
German? Like an omega? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2015, 18:58:05
Quote from: STMO on 03 June 2015, 18:54:36
German? Like an omega? ;D
German made, but UK ones aren't german marque ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 June 2015, 10:25:51
Just hit 50K.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 04 June 2015, 10:58:28
Mines coming up to 151K :y and still going :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 June 2015, 11:07:47
I'm trying.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 04 June 2015, 17:09:37
am trying out the solar panel top up battery charger( after having charged the battery properly/fully but as the car stands idle for a few days on a regular basis) gizmo from europarts for under £20.Its about as much use as a chocolate fireguard so far so will try it with the battery fully charged, then disconnect it and connect the crocodile clips that come with the gizmo, bit of a fiddle but if this works it`ll do :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2015, 19:02:30
Quote from: driver115 on 04 June 2015, 17:09:37
am trying out the solar panel top up battery charger( after having charged the battery properly/fully but as the car stands idle for a few days on a regular basis) gizmo from europarts for under £20.Its about as much use as a chocolate fireguard so far so will try it with the battery fully charged, then disconnect it and connect the crocodile clips that come with the gizmo, bit of a fiddle but if this works it`ll do :)
Its won't work with battery still connected to car. The drain an Omega puts on the battery will be more than those silly, toy panels can put back in.

If you disconnect battery from car, that's a lot of friggin every time, plus all the radio, window and sunroof resets, not to mention what it'll do to trims.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 04 June 2015, 19:46:07
Passed mot. No advisory's  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 04 June 2015, 20:20:06
Spent a day down in sunny West Sussex with Taxi Al,car now has reversing sensors fitted....bit of a bastid to fit but Al  cracked on and got them done.I'm sure he's looking forward to doing it all again on one of my other cars.....NOT!!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 June 2015, 20:22:51
Got a P2279 on the Zafira :(

Interestingly it ran a DPF regen a few miles later.

removed it, and lets see if it comes back tomorrow  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 June 2015, 21:17:20
Quote from: nitro on 04 June 2015, 20:20:06
Spent a day down in sunny West Sussex with Taxi Al,car now has reversing sensors fitted....bit of a bastid to fit but Al  cracked on and got them done.I'm sure he's looking forward to doing it all again on one of my other cars.....NOT!!  ::)
No bother at all, it was good to see you again :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 05 June 2015, 07:31:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 June 2015, 20:22:51
Got a P2279 on the Zafira :(

Interestingly it ran a DPF regen a few miles later.

removed it, and lets see if it comes back tomorrow  ???

It did after 15 miles :(  reset again currently  The joys of an ELM wifi adaptor and phone.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 05 June 2015, 07:52:02
Quote from: Jimbob on 05 June 2015, 07:31:20
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 June 2015, 20:22:51
Got a P2279 on the Zafira :(

Interestingly it ran a DPF regen a few miles later.

removed it, and lets see if it comes back tomorrow  ???

It did after 15 miles :(  reset again currently  The joys of an ELM wifi adaptor and phone.

Swirl flap rod looking sorry for itself....Car was getting a service anyway next week, looks like this is getting changed too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 05 June 2015, 10:52:25
Sorted my dickey screen washers and fitted a new ashtray mechanism. Will be stripping the other down any maybe modifying it in some way (as I really have no use for an ashtray, but an ipod/tomtom dock, or similar could be useful  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 05 June 2015, 15:18:34
yes, thanks to TheBoy for that, disconnected the battery early this morning , ok for me as it does not have radio, sun roof  or display to reset as its an ex plod MV6, came with a spare pair of handcuffs, and no rear window winders nor connected cigarette lighter in the back - its no bother though as the car has had an easy carefree life with a previous careful lady owner who worked for a home counties constabulary ;) I was told
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 June 2015, 16:29:55
Re-fitted camcover gaskets to stop an oil leak that was pissing me off after changing the HG's a couple of weeks ago... now no oil leak or burning smell when the engine gets warm :)

Whilst I had everything apart I thought Id have an 'experiment' with a 2.6 inlet manifold I had with black injectors fitted... dunno if its made any difference to the power output but I suppose I have bragging rights that its running on 2.6 injectors...?

But, it doesn;t have an oil leak anymore and is running so am happy with the way it is....

Just need to tackle the rear arches now - ready for Billing :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 05 June 2015, 16:56:14
I would be interested in seeing a thread dedicated to this mod, minifreek, plus other bits n bobs  :). Many will say 'no point in modding a 2.5, just buy a 3-litre', but that's not always practical, especially when you and I are probably happy tweaking and maintaining an engine we know, and are 'used to', vs buying an unknown one off someone else, and then all the pitfalls that can occur upon swapping out an engine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 June 2015, 18:35:39
Iv done a few things to this engine now TBH and quite happy with its performance...

G cams X 4
'Long Nose' conversion
3 litre bottom pulley (almost as light as the courtney alloy pulley ;))
Removed AC
EGR blanked
2.6 Inlet manifold and black injectors... The inlet manifold is 3mm in diameter larger than the 2.5 and 3.0 inlet manifold :)
3 litre lower divider, makes no difference TBH but you will have bragging rights...

Probably other things Iv done but forgot...

Had it on RR and it made approximately 195 BHP :) happy with that, the operator said it could possibly do more but the autobox kept changing down a gear when he went for a power run LOL and couldn't hold it in 1 gear....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 05 June 2015, 21:11:32
400 mile / 8 hour round trip in the Galaxy to take SWMBO and daughter to a hospital appointment in Oxford,

Galaxy went into limp mode twice  :( almost certainly due to soot build up in the swirl flap mechanism, The fix is fairly straightforward - drop the manifolds, split the swirl flaps from the turbo and give the mechanism a good clean :y Not looking forward to removing the manifolds though  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 05 June 2015, 21:40:58
thought i would sort out the rusty stains on the sill, humph ended up cutting the inner and outer sill off completely, then realised didnt have any sheet steel,but i did have a 40 year old garden tractor that could donate its bonnet to be cut up , lol man that is high quality steel no wonder it hasnt rusted out,its also a vey heavy guage,so now spending tomorrow fabricating panels to weld back in!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 05 June 2015, 21:47:25
Checked all fluids,all still ok,no oil or coolant used ,ready for a busy weekend ,the mighty frontera just keeps on going  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 June 2015, 21:51:52
Been playing with mig today. Fitted my new head unit and also a cup holder :D. Just need to get a half DIN blanking plate and I'm done. Really pleased with how it turned out.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/B8F79DE4-63B0-4403-A249-72E13DCA91AB.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/B8F79DE4-63B0-4403-A249-72E13DCA91AB.jpg.html)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/D550E47E-1279-46C6-A421-F00795143E7D.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/D550E47E-1279-46C6-A421-F00795143E7D.jpg.html)

It's also a VAG cup holder so hopefully should last longer than a Chinese eBay number


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 June 2015, 21:54:43
That'll look good once the blanking plate is in.  :y  What did the cup holder come out of?  ???  Ooops must type faster!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 June 2015, 22:17:20
Thanks :). Specifically its. Mk4 golf. But also Jetta and and bora of the same vintage. Bout £20 on the bay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 15:15:45
Swapped tyres front to back, noticed she had no pads left at the front, so slapped some in. Took it for a gentle tootle around for a few miles to bed the pads in a bit before Mrs TB goes up the M40 like a bat out of hell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 06 June 2015, 15:55:32
Tried to top-up the ATF, but actually ended up removing some....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 16:01:17
Quote from: steve6367 on 06 June 2015, 15:55:32
Tried to top-up the ATF, but actually ended up removing some....

Engine running?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 06 June 2015, 16:25:37
Took the frontera for a 230 mile drive today,about 27mpg on lpg so pretty impressed,ran perfect,oh also left some oap in a 2.5 omega standing at the traffic lights,bless him,he forgot it was a manual and not an auto lol  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 06 June 2015, 16:35:04
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 June 2015, 16:25:37
Took the frontera for a 230 mile drive today,about 27mpg on lpg so pretty impressed,ran perfect,oh also left some oap in a 2.5 omega standing at the traffic lights,bless him,he forgot it was a manual and not an auto lol  ;D
How many times did he stall it. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 06 June 2015, 16:43:44
Fitted headlamp washer system..thanks to the great guides that are on this forum..result. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 06 June 2015, 17:04:37
Finished painting and polish of 2 of my new wheels waiting for xtra primer to be delivered. Also got all 4 fitted with dunlop 235/40/18 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 06 June 2015, 17:08:05
Quote from: biggriffin on 06 June 2015, 16:35:04
Quote from: 4x4 on 06 June 2015, 16:25:37
Took the frontera for a 230 mile drive today,about 27mpg on lpg so pretty impressed,ran perfect,oh also left some oap in a 2.5 omega standing at the traffic lights,bless him,he forgot it was a manual and not an auto lol  ;D
How many times did he stall it. :)

Amazingly none  ;D I tried pushing the gearstick like an auto but it wouldnt go in gear without the clutch pedal down  :-[   :-[ :-[ :-[  ;D ;D ;D
It ran sweet though with ice cold a/c . Thanks again Martin  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 06 June 2015, 18:00:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 16:01:17
Quote from: steve6367 on 06 June 2015, 15:55:32
Tried to top-up the ATF, but actually ended up removing some....

Engine running?

Yes - drive around to warm up, jack up and stand plug out dropped it down and out it comes - all with engine running. Hopefully too much ATF is not bad?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 18:02:18
Quote from: steve6367 on 06 June 2015, 18:00:04
Quote from: chrisgixer on 06 June 2015, 16:01:17
Quote from: steve6367 on 06 June 2015, 15:55:32
Tried to top-up the ATF, but actually ended up removing some....

Engine running?

Yes - drive around to warm up, jack up and stand plug out dropped it down and out it comes - all with engine running. Hopefully too much ATF is not bad?

Over filled mine slightly. No ill effects.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 June 2015, 18:14:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 15:15:45
Swapped tyres front to back, noticed she had no pads left at the front, so slapped some in. Took it for a gentle tootle around for a few miles to bed the pads in a bit before Mrs TB goes up the M40 like a bat out of hell.

Pot and kettle!  ::) ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 19:53:15
Polished up the cloudy headlight on TBE. Heres hoping it improves the poor lighting
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 19:53:26
Also washed TBE
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 June 2015, 21:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 19:53:26
Also washed TBE
Twice :-X :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 June 2015, 21:08:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 June 2015, 21:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 19:53:26
Also washed TBE
Twice :-X :D
He certainly knows how to spoil Mrs TB :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2015, 08:46:18
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 June 2015, 21:08:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 June 2015, 21:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 19:53:26
Also washed TBE
Twice :-X :D
He certainly knows how to spoil Mrs TB :D
And my beloved Bullet was left, due to time constraints  :'(.  I noticed that needs both headlights polishing as well. Best I charge all the drill batteries.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 June 2015, 10:48:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 June 2015, 08:46:18
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 June 2015, 21:08:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 June 2015, 21:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2015, 19:53:26
Also washed TBE
Twice :-X :D
He certainly knows how to spoil Mrs TB :D
And my beloved Bullet was left, due to time constraints  :'(.  I noticed that needs both headlights polishing as well. Best I charge all the drill batteries.
I'd wait and see if it can stumble through another MOT... We both know it's on borrowed time  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 07 June 2015, 15:42:07
Took about a pint of oil out of the drivers side plug wells on the 2.5 , gaskets and o rings all hard ... well its not been serviced for 3 years so not too bad  ;D
Twas smoking like a good un ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 June 2015, 17:12:52
Drove back from daughter's in Kent in the TD Estate. Purred quietly all the way, and I pretended that the computer MPG indicated at 41.3 was correct. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 June 2015, 18:00:30
Gave the interior a bit of a clean on one, ignored the other.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 07 June 2015, 18:07:31
Took the engine and box out off the elite and put the engine back in, all callipers off, ABS unit off. I've had it for today and this car will be a box very soon
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 18:17:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
I thought the big problem with beemers was that the swirl flaps remove themselves  :-\ (and then chew lumps out f the turbo vanes)

The swirl flaps allow the ECU to control the turbo pressure directly, rather than relying on a waste gate to dump excess pressure after the event. I don't see that removing the swirl flaps is going to work too well.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 June 2015, 18:27:50
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 18:17:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
I thought the big problem with beemers was that the swirl flaps remove themselves  :-\ (and then chew lumps out f the turbo vanes)

The swirl flaps allow the ECU to control the turbo pressure directly, rather than relying on a waste gate to dump excess pressure after the event. I don't see that removing the swirl flaps is going to work too well.  :-\

Early S6 BMW Diesels suffered the disintegrating swirl flaps, most people just remove them and fit machined 'plugs' in the holes instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 07 June 2015, 18:41:33
Well I sorted out a problem with the new head unit, amp was not working so after checking the fuse was toasted, so changed that over and now have the bass working, but still no speakers on right hand side, checked the wiring yesterday and all was fine, so possibly an issue with the amp (outside of my expertise), so visit to the friendly car audio bloke at some point this week, Oh and I used the Maguire's headlight restore thing tonight and they have came up a treat, so well happy. Oh and this morning I cleared out a load of S**t from the boot and all nice and tidy now. All I need to do now is clean the car. However, on looking in the engine bay noticed an odd thing :-\, on checking appears the b*****d side cam gasket is gone and leaking oil, so hey ho and away we go ;D     
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 19:39:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 June 2015, 18:27:50
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 18:17:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
I thought the big problem with beemers was that the swirl flaps remove themselves  :-\ (and then chew lumps out f the turbo vanes)

The swirl flaps allow the ECU to control the turbo pressure directly, rather than relying on a waste gate to dump excess pressure after the event. I don't see that removing the swirl flaps is going to work too well.  :-\

Early S6 BMW Diesels suffered the disintegrating swirl flaps, most people just remove them and fit machined 'plugs' in the holes instead.
Wouldn't that prevent the turbo from producing any boost?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 19:44:46
Depends on the application of the swirl flaps on the Beemer v the zafira. Hence the question mark. :y

On e39 it make no difference to the driver.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 June 2015, 20:36:39
They serve the same purpose... With Gm service wchedules, they coke up and jam, which then causes breakage which inturn kills the engine :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 21:35:24
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 18:17:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
I thought the big problem with beemers was that the swirl flaps remove themselves  :-\ (and then chew lumps out f the turbo vanes)

The swirl flaps allow the ECU to control the turbo pressure directly, rather than relying on a waste gate to dump excess pressure after the event. I don't see that removing the swirl flaps is going to work too well.  :-\

Afaik it's Nout to do with turbo and to do with swirling the intake mixture into the combustion chamber. Extra Intake pressure from the turbo can't possibly help something made of plastic though, true enough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 June 2015, 21:43:24
Paid £7.50 for a set of new 3.0l plug leads at the Bromley Pageant this afternoon.


Those of a nervous disposition should look away now: just like most of the bits I've bought over the last 4 1/2 years, they're not GM.


No, I don't care.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 21:45:07
Quote from: Nick W on 07 June 2015, 21:43:24
Paid £7.50 for a set of new 3.0l plug leads at the Bromley Pageant this afternoon.


Those of a nervous disposition should look away now: just like most of the bits I've bought over the last 4 1/2 years, they're not GM.


No, I don't care.

We dont care either. But do hope they last more than a week when recommending. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 21:51:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 21:35:24
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 18:17:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
I thought the big problem with beemers was that the swirl flaps remove themselves  :-\ (and then chew lumps out f the turbo vanes)

The swirl flaps allow the ECU to control the turbo pressure directly, rather than relying on a waste gate to dump excess pressure after the event. I don't see that removing the swirl flaps is going to work too well.  :-\

Afaik it's Nout to do with turbo and to do with swirling the intake mixture into the combustion chamber. Extra Intake pressure from the turbo can't possibly help something made of plastic though, true enough.
I am still learning about diseasals and swirl flaps. We have recently bought a Ford Galaxy with the VW AUY 1.9 tdi engine. The swirl flaps in that engine direct the exhaust into the turbo. Full boost occurs with maximum swirl from the swirl flaps.
With ours the flaps are sticky when the engine is cold and it is prone to going into limp mode and complaining about excessive boost pressure.

Quite prepared to accept that different manufacturers might use the same word for a completely different component though.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 21:54:10
Indeed. Hence the question to Jimbob. (...?)
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Post by: Jimbob on 08 June 2015, 08:01:50
There are removal kits out there....but didnt really think about that option.

Im my, and most 1.9 cases, its the plastic connectors on the actuator rod that wear, or fall off resulting in sloppy movement.

This component replaces them with nice brass versions and the movement is much better
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BAR-KIT-BRASS-VAUXHALL-CDTI-SAAB-TID-MANIFOLD-SWIRL-FLAP-ROD-REPAIR-1-9-/161204031746?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2588825102

It has improved the engine behavior, and seems smoother.
Still needs a good service today, so will report back further when everything is as it should be.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2015, 09:06:09
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 21:51:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 21:35:24
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 18:17:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
I thought the big problem with beemers was that the swirl flaps remove themselves  :-\ (and then chew lumps out f the turbo vanes)

The swirl flaps allow the ECU to control the turbo pressure directly, rather than relying on a waste gate to dump excess pressure after the event. I don't see that removing the swirl flaps is going to work too well.  :-\

Afaik it's Nout to do with turbo and to do with swirling the intake mixture into the combustion chamber. Extra Intake pressure from the turbo can't possibly help something made of plastic though, true enough.
I am still learning about diseasals and swirl flaps. We have recently bought a Ford Galaxy with the VW AUY 1.9 tdi engine. The swirl flaps in that engine direct the exhaust into the turbo. Full boost occurs with maximum swirl from the swirl flaps.
With ours the flaps are sticky when the engine is cold and it is prone to going into limp mode and complaining about excessive boost pressure.

Quite prepared to accept that different manufacturers might use the same word for a completely different component though.

Your getting confused

Swirl flaps on all engines sit in the inlet and control the air into the cylinder on multi valve engines (not fitted to 8V ones)

The turbo has a variable vane setup which utilises a set of flaps to direct the exhaust gasses onto the turbo turbine.
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Post by: Andy H on 08 June 2015, 11:45:36
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2015, 09:06:09
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 21:51:56
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 21:35:24
Quote from: Andy H on 07 June 2015, 18:17:15
Quote from: chrisgixer on 07 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2015, 11:34:14
Changed the poor plastic swirl flap connectors and rod for shiny new brass ones.

Much more positive and defined movement than the old one.

A job I had been putting off, but was very easy in reality.

Lets see if it alters the Zafiras performance at all, and keeps that code at bay.

They can be removed completely on the beemers. ....?
I thought the big problem with beemers was that the swirl flaps remove themselves  :-\ (and then chew lumps out f the turbo vanes)

The swirl flaps allow the ECU to control the turbo pressure directly, rather than relying on a waste gate to dump excess pressure after the event. I don't see that removing the swirl flaps is going to work too well.  :-\

Afaik it's Nout to do with turbo and to do with swirling the intake mixture into the combustion chamber. Extra Intake pressure from the turbo can't possibly help something made of plastic though, true enough.
I am still learning about diseasals and swirl flaps. We have recently bought a Ford Galaxy with the VW AUY 1.9 tdi engine. The swirl flaps in that engine direct the exhaust into the turbo. Full boost occurs with maximum swirl from the swirl flaps.
With ours the flaps are sticky when the engine is cold and it is prone to going into limp mode and complaining about excessive boost pressure.

Quite prepared to accept that different manufacturers might use the same word for a completely different component though.

Your getting confused

Swirl flaps on all engines sit in the inlet and control the air into the cylinder on multi valve engines (not fitted to 8V ones)

The turbo has a variable vane setup which utilises a set of flaps to direct the exhaust gasses onto the turbo turbine.
Thanks for that. :y
I had no idea that anybody was fitting movable flaps in the intake ports - I thought swirl flaps was another name for the variable vanes in the turbo (on account of them being flaps that control the amount of swirl into the turbo  ::) )
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2015, 12:25:36
Its done to create a swirl effect in the cylinders at lower revs, in a multivalve engine you obviously don't get any natural swirl so the flaps throttle back one of the inlet ports resulting in air swirling in the chamber.

This improves combustion.

Not such an issue once the turbo is spooling so they then open.

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Post by: Jimbob on 08 June 2015, 14:13:38
Finished the job now,

New Air filter, oil & Filter, clean of boost valve and egr
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Post by: EMD on 08 June 2015, 15:19:32
Got the electric seats and sunroof to open after the previous owner never realized it had electric seats  ::) Took a while to make the seat move drivers side but with plenty of maint spray it all works luvely  :)
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Post by: Jimbob on 08 June 2015, 19:26:58
And an oil and filter change on big blue along with a quick pre mot check ahead of next week. Possible tyre wear advisories (camber) possible steering play. Nothing to major with luck
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 09 June 2015, 14:51:03
Finally got round to wiring in the DAB unit properly  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2015, 20:48:43
Put some liquid in the PAS bottle ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2015, 21:43:47
PAS fluid on both cars, 2.2 not had fresh oil in nearly 5k, still looks quite clear though. 3.2 needs a change though!
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 June 2015, 21:46:49
Should probably check the fluids on the white one... Done nearly a thousand miles in the last month :o
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 June 2015, 23:20:52
Over the past few days just a load of random small jobs... Rear door card off sorted a squealing window problem, Put some fabric tape around the door pins seems to have done the trick so far, Changed the MAF, Changed the door festoon bulbs for Osram LED 4000k bulbs a subtle differance, Replaced reverse lights with Cree P21W 80W bulbs (the difference is quiet something), Replaced the rear indicator bulbs with PY21W Philips Xtreme Vision LED bulbs (also an improvement especially with the lamp lenses being white you need a good strong bulb especially on a bright sunny day with the amount of idiots on the road, Plus the flash pattern is more alerting instant off/on much safer if you broke down needing to use the hazards), Fitted a new boot net/holder, Gliptone leather scented air fresher fitted in the rear...probably forgot a few things.
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Post by: steve6367 on 10 June 2015, 13:12:39
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 June 2015, 23:20:52
Over the past few days just a load of random small jobs... Rear door card off sorted a squealing window problem, Put some fabric tape around the door pins seems to have done the trick so far, Changed the MAF, Changed the door festoon bulbs for Osram LED 4000k bulbs a subtle differance, Replaced reverse lights with Cree P21W 80W bulbs (the difference is quiet something), Replaced the rear indicator bulbs with PY21W Philips Xtreme Vision LED bulbs (also an improvement especially with the lamp lenses being white you need a good strong bulb especially on a bright sunny day with the amount of idiots on the road, Plus the flash pattern is more alerting instant off/on much safer if you broke down needing to use the hazards), Fitted a new boot net/holder, Gliptone leather scented air fresher fitted in the rear...probably forgot a few things.

Where did you get them from?
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 10 June 2015, 13:47:30
Been for a decent run to see if I could make that piggin gearbox cooler pipe leak ............. and failed  :y :D :D

Also the first time i've had chance to go for a hard play  steady drive well within the speed limit laws WITHOUT passengers and the big bloody dog in the back and check out how the mig really handles now i've rebuilt most of the suspension  ;)

Lets just say there is some  BMW 335 yuppy idiot around these parts with a new found respect for the omega  8) ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 June 2015, 15:10:01
Quote from: steve6367 on 10 June 2015, 13:12:39
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 June 2015, 23:20:52
Over the past few days just a load of random small jobs... Rear door card off sorted a squealing window problem, Put some fabric tape around the door pins seems to have done the trick so far, Changed the MAF, Changed the door festoon bulbs for Osram LED 4000k bulbs a subtle differance, Replaced reverse lights with Cree P21W 80W bulbs (the difference is quiet something), Replaced the rear indicator bulbs with PY21W Philips Xtreme Vision LED bulbs (also an improvement especially with the lamp lenses being white you need a good strong bulb especially on a bright sunny day with the amount of idiots on the road, Plus the flash pattern is more alerting instant off/on much safer if you broke down needing to use the hazards), Fitted a new boot net/holder, Gliptone leather scented air fresher fitted in the rear...probably forgot a few things.

Where did you get them from?

eBay, But they are probably available elsewhere such as Amazon or possibly halfords etc...
Link (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=311163353797)
The door lights are the 38mm festoon sized bulbs, The boot light is a 42mm festoon if I recall, Their not exactly cheap though mind but I didn't fancy the cheap Chinese 99p bulbs  :y
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Post by: jimbo125 on 12 June 2015, 00:16:35
Removed the breather box, drilled of back plate cleaned it cut a thread in the rivet hole and taped that resealed the box and fitted it back on. Refitted the cam covers with new Vx gaskets and sealant. refitted DIS pack after clean and coil check. Still some work to do now having a beer :D
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Post by: minifreek on 12 June 2015, 07:52:45
Repainted the rear N/S wing and started a repair on the rear Irmy bumper... all in preperation for Billing :)

Might refurb the Elite wheels if I get the time and weather.... :)

On another note... No more oil leaks or water usage has been had since changing the HG's and resealing the camcover gaskets :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2015, 13:02:15
Tried to fix the coolant warning.

First problem was the plastic penny "washer" that holds the float in place had got into one of the other compartments.  After much shaking, filling/empty water and tedium, I got it out.  By this time, the magnet ring had become detached from the float.  The float, incidentally, is too big to be removed from the bottle.

So, after a lot of patience, managed to reattach magnet to float.

Float put on its shaft, "washer" pushed on, but no confidence it would stay in place, so a little heat just to slightly melt washer to shaft.  All looks good.

Refitted to car, filled up with coolant, turned on ignition, and 'dangle berries' and double 'dangle berries', error still there.


So I did what I should have done in the first place, rang up my local dealer, and a new coolant bottle and 5l of coolant will be on my doorstep on Monday.
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Post by: Andy H on 12 June 2015, 20:24:35
Yesterday did a monster commute from Cornwall to Nottingham - 512 mile round trip :(

The Omega didn't miss a beat but it took 4.5 hours to get there and 5 hours to get home again on top of a full(ish) day in the office

Something is whining quietly, I suspect the diff  :-\
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Post by: Lazydocker on 12 June 2015, 21:00:28
Swapped some wheels about... Now sitting on Sport Stars :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 June 2015, 21:06:25
Swapped the wheels over on the black one... needs new wishbones added to the shit list... current ones are well past their best :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 June 2015, 21:07:50
Quote from: Lazydocker on 12 June 2015, 21:00:28
Swapped some wheels about... Now sitting on Sport Stars :y
And looking good too :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 12 June 2015, 21:18:20
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 12 June 2015, 21:06:25
Swapped the wheels over on the black one... needs new wishbones added to the shit list... current ones are well past their best :-\

And some welding  ::)

Good to see you today
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 June 2015, 21:25:41
Likewise ;)

As for welding, that's nothing a bit of resin and underseal won't cure ;D :-X
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Post by: Shackeng on 12 June 2015, 22:17:03
Removed the rear TD NS door card to refix the top retaining strip with Gorilla glue. Did the trick. Then replaced a leaking EGR gasket.
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Post by: 4x4 on 13 June 2015, 11:55:35
Replaced leaking brake pipe,now have brakes lol
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 June 2015, 12:44:51
Yesterday, replaced rear pads and discs. As it didn't go too badly, thought Id have a celebratory fuel filter change. As documented elsewhere, it didn't go too well...
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Post by: Mr Gav on 13 June 2015, 17:50:05
Replaced my NSF wheel bearing....all quiet in the cabin again  :y
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2015, 22:36:14
Finished my HU install. Got blanking plate for between cup holder and new HU, pics to follow. Definitely doesn't look OEM but not a bodge either so I'm chuffed.

Also waved off my 9-5 aero after a mission getting her onto a wholly unsuitable trailer.

Oh and had the air on tested, re gassed and now ice cold :D. Hope it lasts. Held 10psi for 20mins and passed the pressure test on the machine so I'm hopeful. Formula1 in kidderminster sorted me out. Can thoroughly recommend the guys down there. Even got the correct (950g) of refrigerant.
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Post by: aaronjb on 13 June 2015, 23:24:27
Drove it (the M3) to Derby. Chopped it in against something with a V8.. Twinge of sadness as I really did love that M3 but couldn't shake the "something expensive is going to expire soon" feeling with the noises it kept making.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 June 2015, 23:25:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 June 2015, 23:24:27
Drove it (the M3) to Derby. Chopped it in against something with a V8.. Twinge of sadness as I really did love that M3 but couldn't shake the "something expensive is going to expire soon" feeling with the noises it kept making.
Australian, german or Jaaag?

Allow me to rephrase that...

You do realise that it's white and automatic don't you ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 14 June 2015, 00:39:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 June 2015, 23:24:27
Drove it (the M3) to Derby. Chopped it in against something with a V8.. Twinge of sadness as I really did love that M3 but couldn't shake the "something expensive is going to expire soon" feeling with the noises it kept making.


Come on man,what have you bought
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2015, 19:04:42
Bastard EML has come on, following a slow (25mph) cruise for 10 miles due to resurfacing. In an attempt to clear it, after I'd filled it with gas, I hit a little bridge a hit too hard and have really scrapped all the paint off the bumper now  :-[  >:(
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 June 2015, 19:10:14
...and bollardsed the bump stops yet further no doubt.
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Post by: chrisgixer on 15 June 2015, 19:11:02
Put some petrol in it. (Sigh....)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 15 June 2015, 19:17:10
Let the Kosovans wash it as I wanted to see how it looked on the new wheels :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 June 2015, 19:44:55
Looked smart enough driving off, even if a bit dusty... :y
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Post by: driver115 on 15 June 2015, 19:55:18
Received 3 packs of 12 waxing pads from Amazon via China - each pack was only about £1.50, so got three packs, and picked up turtle shampoo 750ml bottle (got some extra) from Poundland -will have a go tomorrow, buying them is enough for 1 day :)
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Post by: minifreek on 15 June 2015, 19:56:29
Repainted both rear wings and the rear bumper :)

Not a proffesional job but what you want from rattle cans and done on my driveway :y

Replaced the rear doorcards with non scratched type.... had to refurb them by chopping up MV6 doorcards and Elite doorcards :)




Checked oil and water since changing HG's and all good, could do with changing the oil and water though as they look to be a bit crappy TBH...


Does anyone have any way of cleaning the header/expansion tank.... besides buying a new one...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 June 2015, 20:41:50
Quote from: minifreek on 15 June 2015, 19:56:29
Repainted both rear wings and the rear bumper :)

Not a proffesional job but what you want from rattle cans and done on my driveway :y

Replaced the rear doorcards with non scratched type.... had to refurb them by chopping up MV6 doorcards and Elite doorcards :)




Checked oil and water since changing HG's and all good, could do with changing the oil and water though as they look to be a bit crappy TBH...


Does anyone have any way of cleaning the header/expansion tank.... besides buying a new one...

Works every time, without fail ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 15 June 2015, 20:57:38
Quote from: minifreek on 15 June 2015, 19:56:29
Repainted both rear wings and the rear bumper :)

Not a proffesional job but what you want from rattle cans and done on my driveway :y

Replaced the rear doorcards with non scratched type.... had to refurb them by chopping up MV6 doorcards and Elite doorcards :)




Checked oil and water since changing HG's and all good, could do with changing the oil and water though as they look to be a bit crappy TBH...


Does anyone have any way of cleaning the header/expansion tank.... besides buying a new one...

Have tried a while back , even with the most caustic of fluids it didnt make much difference to the colour  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2015, 21:24:03
Funnily enough, a Vauxhall van turned up outside my house this morning, and dropped off a new coolant bottle and some coolant, so the Bullet is now sporting a nice shiny one. That works.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 15 June 2015, 21:28:41
Could always spray the tank white with a red water line  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 June 2015, 22:49:55
Quote from: henryd on 14 June 2015, 00:39:56
Come on man,what have you bought

Whoops sorry Al, Henry - didn't notice anyone had replied :)

2004 BMW 645Ci Convertible with a proper (manual) gearbox and a long list of options. 2 owners & 60k on the clock and it was under £10k (before trade in)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 June 2015, 23:58:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 June 2015, 22:49:55
Quote from: henryd on 14 June 2015, 00:39:56
Come on man,what have you bought

Whoops sorry Al, Henry - didn't notice anyone had replied :)

2004 BMW 645Ci Convertible with a proper (manual) gearbox and a long list of options. 2 owners & 60k on the clock and it was under £10k (before trade in)
Nice 8)

I was thinking this...http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/vauxhall/vxr8/used-vauxhall-vxr8-6-2-i-v8-4dr-derby-fpa-201505053190167
Hence my rather obscure post ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 16 June 2015, 09:53:02
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 15 June 2015, 23:58:56
I was thinking this...http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/vauxhall/vxr8/used-vauxhall-vxr8-6-2-i-v8-4dr-derby-fpa-201505053190167
Hence my rather obscure post ;D

Ahh! That was some serious sleuthing ;D  ;D
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 June 2015, 10:23:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 June 2015, 22:49:55
Quote from: henryd on 14 June 2015, 00:39:56
Come on man,what have you bought

Whoops sorry Al, Henry - didn't notice anyone had replied :)

2004 BMW 645Ci Convertible with a proper (manual) gearbox and a long list of options. 2 owners & 60k on the clock and it was under £10k (before trade in)

That is a truly despicable amount of car for the money! Very jealous!  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 16 June 2015, 10:30:04
I had to rearrange the garage (again) to get it in as it's a tad (nearly half a metre) longer than the M3 and ~15cm wider as well..

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2dbosaf.jpg)
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Post by: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 12:10:30
Very nice.  :y

Being a manual, it's not too bad on fuel?
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Post by: minifreek on 16 June 2015, 12:16:27
Stuff the Bavarian special, whats that Cobra replica...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 June 2015, 13:10:43
Quote from: minifreek on 16 June 2015, 12:16:27
Stuff the Bavarian special, whats that Cobra replica...?

Behind schedule, that's what it is. ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 16 June 2015, 13:13:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 June 2015, 13:10:43
Quote from: minifreek on 16 June 2015, 12:16:27
Stuff the Bavarian special, whats that Cobra replica...?

Behind schedule, that's what it is. ::)

 ;)

And the meanie wont let us help him bring it back on schedule ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 June 2015, 13:18:50
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 16 June 2015, 13:13:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 June 2015, 13:10:43
Quote from: minifreek on 16 June 2015, 12:16:27
Stuff the Bavarian special, whats that Cobra replica...?

Behind schedule, that's what it is. ::)

 ;)

And the meanie wont let us help him bring it back on schedule ;D

Yep, could have that working in a weekend......








... If Aaron supplies enough beer and curry. :P
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 June 2015, 14:23:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 June 2015, 10:30:04
I had to rearrange the garage (again) to get it in as it's a tad (nearly half a metre) longer than the M3 and ~15cm wider as well..

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2dbosaf.jpg)

Oh great, now I have Garage envy too!  ;D

On the subject of the kit - Dax Tojeiro?? What power plant have you gone for?

This one's mine, sporting every spring's must-have accessory - A flat battery :-\
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/Capture.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/Capture.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 16 June 2015, 14:40:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 June 2015, 13:18:50
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 16 June 2015, 13:13:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 June 2015, 13:10:43
Quote from: minifreek on 16 June 2015, 12:16:27
Stuff the Bavarian special, whats that Cobra replica...?

Behind schedule, that's what it is. ::)

 ;)

And the meanie wont let us help him bring it back on schedule ;D

Yep, could have that working in a weekend......








... If Aaron supplies enough beer and curry. :P

I've got the beer :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 16 June 2015, 15:21:01
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 12:10:30
Very nice.  :y

Being a manual, it's not too bad on fuel?

It's not great, that's for sure ;D Averaging 24mpg on the commute at the moment, which realistically is about what the Omega returned.  My friend with the Coupe manages to hit basically book figure - 33mpg on the motorway, book for mine is 29mpg due to the 200Kg of extra lard it carries (the roof, not me, before anyone says it ;D)


Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 16 June 2015, 13:13:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 June 2015, 13:10:43
Quote from: minifreek on 16 June 2015, 12:16:27
Stuff the Bavarian special, whats that Cobra replica...?

Behind schedule, that's what it is. ::)

 ;)

And the meanie wont let us help him bring it back on schedule ;D

You know I'm almost at the point now where I can get started .. two reliable* cars, garage sorted out, I just need to get the running gear sent off to Wards for a refurb and start bolting it together. Oh, yeah, and get the engine sorted..


For minifreek & jimmy - it's a Dax (as Jimmy correctly identified) with the DeDion & camber compensation.. I have a choice of two engines waiting for a rebuild - both are Ford FEs (per the original cars) with the baby being a 390 (6.5L) and the big one being the 428 (7L).. Neither are a 427 side oiler though as I'm not made of money ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 17 June 2015, 22:47:52
Drove to London yet again & filled her up.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 19 June 2015, 16:28:20
I finally got round to actually spraying up my passenger side mirror as swmbo has been moaning for months that it needed doing. While jumping in and out of the passenger seat I kept smacking my head on the roof cause the seat was to high so tried to lower it to no avail but motor was making a noise. So unbolted the seat after scraping my knuckles twice >:(
Turns out it was the threaded bar had gone slightly to far and a tiny twist bingo one working seat again :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 June 2015, 18:00:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet because that would mean losing all that buggy sized boot space and thereby having to admit that everyone was right when they said he should of bought Mother Tunnies estate. ;D
Fixed... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 18:07:31
most odd....

Does this mean I have a mother Gixer? Rather than a normal Mum like everyone else?

Mother Gixer lives in Japan by the way, along with the Father of the gsxr. Hiroshi lio, I think?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2015, 18:29:52
Had some fun with the new pressure washer lance... (Linky) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBVvndJXmo) I now see why they call it 'Snow Foam'  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 19 June 2015, 18:48:52
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2015, 18:29:52
Had some fun with the new pressure washer lance... (Linky) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBVvndJXmo) I now see why they call it 'Snow Foam'  ;D

 :o

Does it work  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 19 June 2015, 18:59:38
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2015, 18:29:52
Had some fun with the new pressure washer lance... (Linky) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBVvndJXmo) I now see why they call it 'Snow Foam'  ;D
Are those doors open?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2015, 19:03:13
Quote from: EMD on 19 June 2015, 18:48:52
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2015, 18:29:52
Had some fun with the new pressure washer lance... (Linky) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBVvndJXmo) I now see why they call it 'Snow Foam'  ;D

 :o

Does it work  :-\

Yeah sort of it helps remove some of the dirt without touching the paint (well that's the idea i think) it's a little bit of fun more than anything i'd say.

Quote from: STMO on 19 June 2015, 18:59:38
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2015, 18:29:52
Had some fun with the new pressure washer lance... (Linky) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBVvndJXmo) I now see why they call it 'Snow Foam'  ;D
Are those doors open?

No just trick of the camera angle probably  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 20:49:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet. ;D

Then how come V8s with loads more power, more cubic capacity and couple of extra cylinders. Along with extra weight, do better on fuel.

No, the 3.2s are shit engines, similar power output of the 3.0 yet the 3.0s are far, far better on fuel. Difference to power/mpg is not equal between them.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 20:51:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 June 2015, 18:00:00
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet because that would mean losing all that buggy sized boot space and thereby having to admit that everyone was right when they said he should of bought Mother Tunnies estate. ;D
Fixed... ;)

Cost to fix the Estate not worth it, space is not an issue. The Estate would have been free too  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 June 2015, 21:24:10
Scrapped it quite heavily getting on and off the ferry  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 19 June 2015, 21:25:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 June 2015, 21:24:10
Scrapped it quite heavily getting on and off the ferry  :'(
I hope you mean scraped.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 21:29:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 June 2015, 21:24:10
Scrapped it quite heavily getting on and off the ferry  :'(

That will teach you for Chavin it up, with silly bumpers  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 June 2015, 21:33:37
Quote from: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 21:29:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 June 2015, 21:24:10
Scrapped it quite heavily getting on and off the ferry  :'(

That will teach you for Chavin it up, with silly bumpers  :D
It was its midrift. Suspect too much shite in it. Bleedin' wimin!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy A on 19 June 2015, 21:45:27
Sanding the front bumper down on the Omega ready for some filler and paint.  :y Only wish I had an irmscher front bumper in Z157.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 June 2015, 22:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 20:49:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet. ;D

Then how come V8s with loads more power, more cubic capacity and couple of extra cylinders. Along with extra weight, do better on fuel.

No, the 3.2s are shit engines, similar power output of the 3.0 yet the 3.0s are far, far better on fuel. Difference to power/mpg is not equal between them.
Two words...

Torque and power-to-weight-ratio ;)

Besides, 3.2 can't be that shit... I have two with a combined mileage of 450k miles, on the original running gear...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 June 2015, 22:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 20:49:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet. ;D

Then how come V8s with loads more power, more cubic capacity and couple of extra cylinders. Along with extra weight, do better on fuel.

No, the 3.2s are shit engines, similar power output of the 3.0 yet the 3.0s are far, far better on fuel. Difference to power/mpg is not equal between them.
Two words...

Torque and power-to-weight-ratio ;)

Besides, 3.2 can't be that shit... I have two with a combined mileage of 450k miles, on the original running gear...

3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph

 ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 19 June 2015, 22:47:52
Had a new windscreen fitted - not convinced though - trim is already falling off  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2015, 00:14:09
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 June 2015, 22:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 20:49:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet. ;D

Then how come V8s with loads more power, more cubic capacity and couple of extra cylinders. Along with extra weight, do better on fuel.

No, the 3.2s are shit engines, similar power output of the 3.0 yet the 3.0s are far, far better on fuel. Difference to power/mpg is not equal between them.
Two words...

Torque and power-to-weight-ratio ;)

Besides, 3.2 can't be that shit... I have two with a combined mileage of 450k miles, on the original running gear...

3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph

 ::) ::) ::)
I was thinking of the LS1/2/3 compared to the V6... Alot more torque from alot lower down... Of course fit a 3.45 diff to an Omega and I reckon you wouldn't be far off 40mpg ::) it would be a slug off the line though compared to the standard ratio :D

You could also point out that the manual 3.2 is a sub 7 second car... But then some smart arse would argue that it wasn't a retail model and therefore doesn't count ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2015, 00:14:54
Quote from: steve6367 on 19 June 2015, 22:47:52
Had a new windscreen fitted - not convinced though - trim is already falling off  :-\
Get them back to fit it properly then ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 20 June 2015, 06:24:44
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 00:14:09
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 June 2015, 22:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 19 June 2015, 20:49:02
Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 June 2015, 17:39:30
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2015, 15:55:01
24? From a 4.5 V8. Not bad  :)

Yeh, the 3.2's really are shite on fuel!  :(

Bit like people moaning that sky is too expensive that. OF COURSE ITS SHITE on fuel. It's a 3.2 v6 auto in a car weighing nearly 2 ton.

....AND the lazy wingebag owner hasn't bothered his arse to convert it to LPG yet. ;D

Then how come V8s with loads more power, more cubic capacity and couple of extra cylinders. Along with extra weight, do better on fuel.

No, the 3.2s are shit engines, similar power output of the 3.0 yet the 3.0s are far, far better on fuel. Difference to power/mpg is not equal between them.
Two words...

Torque and power-to-weight-ratio ;)

Besides, 3.2 can't be that shit... I have two with a combined mileage of 450k miles, on the original running gear...

3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph

 ::) ::) ::)
I was thinking of the LS1/2/3 compared to the V6... Alot more torque from alot lower down... Of course fit a 3.45 diff to an Omega and I reckon you wouldn't be far off 40mpg ::) it would be a slug off the line though compared to the standard ratio :D

You could also point out that the manual 3.2 is a sub 7 second car... But then some smart arse would argue that it wasn't a retail model and therefore doesn't count ;D

I would like to point out that the manual 3.2 is a sub second car, and is not a retail model so doesn't count :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 20 June 2015, 06:57:26
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 00:14:54
Quote from: steve6367 on 19 June 2015, 22:47:52
Had a new windscreen fitted - not convinced though - trim is already falling off  :-\
Get them back to fit it properly then ;)

That's today's job the ring them, I think the actual screen is ok. Frustrating as I ask them to bring new trim when booked, they said yes they would then didn't!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2015, 07:32:47
Quote from: steve6367 on 20 June 2015, 06:57:26
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 00:14:54
Quote from: steve6367 on 19 June 2015, 22:47:52
Had a new windscreen fitted - not convinced though - trim is already falling off  :-\
Get them back to fit it properly then ;)

That's today's job the ring them, I think the actual screen is ok. Frustrating as I ask them to bring new trim when booked, they said yes they would then didn't!

Usually means that the screen has been fitted too high in the aperture... that said, the trims can be quite variable depending on the supplier and some are less reusable than others ime :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 20 June 2015, 08:27:30
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 07:32:47
Quote from: steve6367 on 20 June 2015, 06:57:26
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 00:14:54
Quote from: steve6367 on 19 June 2015, 22:47:52
Had a new windscreen fitted - not convinced though - trim is already falling off  :-\
Get them back to fit it properly then ;)

That's today's job the ring them, I think the actual screen is ok. Frustrating as I ask them to bring new trim when booked, they said yes they would then didn't!

Usually means that the screen has been fitted too high in the aperture... that said, the trims can be quite variable depending on the supplier and some are less reusable than others ime :-\

It's certainly not at a uniform depth in the apature - more recessed drivers side vertical and less so passenger side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 08:31:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph
GM's figures on 3.0 are particularly conservative.

The 3.0 is quicker and more economical than the 3.2
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 20 June 2015, 09:24:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 08:31:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph
GM's figures on 3.0 are particularly conservative.

The 3.0 is quicker and more economical than the 3.2
Esp. If it's black  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 09:37:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 08:31:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph
GM's figures on 3.0 are particularly conservative.

The 3.0 is quicker and more economical than the 3.2

So how come mine, keeps up with yours which is chipped. No problem at all? As does Kevin's actually iirc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 June 2015, 12:21:01
Oil & filter changed, plus cooling system drained & flushed replenished with genuine GM fluids. Only covered 4,000 miles in the last 12 months but like to look after the old girl  😀 😀 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 June 2015, 13:49:12
Bought a twin cup holder  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2015, 16:16:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 09:37:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 08:31:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph
GM's figures on 3.0 are particularly conservative.

The 3.0 is quicker and more economical than the 3.2

So how come mine, keeps up with yours which is chipped. No problem at all? As does Kevin's actually iirc
Because in TB land, the mfl car can do no wrong, inspite of it's incontinence/rot/general verge of being scrappedness... ::)

It's like KITT, only silver with four doors ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 June 2015, 16:53:19
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 16:16:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 09:37:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 08:31:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph
GM's figures on 3.0 are particularly conservative.

The 3.0 is quicker and more economical than the 3.2

So how come mine, keeps up with yours which is chipped. No problem at all? As does Kevin's actually iirc
Because in TB land, the mfl car can do no wrong, inspite of it's incontinence/rot/general verge of being scrappedness... ::)

It's like KITT, only silver with four doors ;D
More like KARR then lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 June 2015, 17:51:02
Nah, KARR was KITTs evil but otherwise identical twin... Met his end in an acid bath iirc... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 June 2015, 20:20:25
Took battery off it to charge it up.First time I've been closer than across the street to it since March.Hoping weather good enough tomorrow to do cam covers!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 20 June 2015, 20:44:48
Removed side steps of the frontera,ready to for custom made rock sliders to be installed and some welding to be done  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 21:23:34
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 16:16:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 09:37:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 08:31:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph
GM's figures on 3.0 are particularly conservative.

The 3.0 is quicker and more economical than the 3.2

So how come mine, keeps up with yours which is chipped. No problem at all? As does Kevin's actually iirc
Because in TB land, the mfl car can do no wrong, inspite of it's incontinence/rot/general verge of being scrappedness... ::)

It's like KITT, only silver with four doors ;D
Because I own both, and have ragged the nads off both on several occasions. I know which is quicker, and I know which is more economical.  I also can prove the economy, as I've been anal and recorded it for several years.

And that is all despite one being less than 100k miles, and the other well over double that.

The 3.2 is too heavily compromised by cost v emissions. Which is a shame, as it could have been a much better engine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:47:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 21:23:34
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 20 June 2015, 16:16:07
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 09:37:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 08:31:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 June 2015, 22:37:55
3.0i V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 9.0 secs Top Speed 148 mph
3.2  V6 24V Elite 4d Auto 0-60 8.0 secs Top Speed 149 mph
GM's figures on 3.0 are particularly conservative.

The 3.0 is quicker and more economical than the 3.2

So how come mine, keeps up with yours which is chipped. No problem at all? As does Kevin's actually iirc
Because in TB land, the mfl car can do no wrong, inspite of it's incontinence/rot/general verge of being scrappedness... ::)

It's like KITT, only silver with four doors ;D
Because I own both, and have ragged the nads off both on several occasions. I know which is quicker, and I know which is more economical.  I also can prove the economy, as I've been anal and recorded it for several years.

And that is all despite one being less than 100k miles, and the other well over double that.

The 3.2 is too heavily compromised by cost v emissions. Which is a shame, as it could have been a much better engine.

No argument from me on economy. Bothered? That's what gas is for. As you know obviously.

But the performance? I don't buy it. Personally. Having followed you as you know. And yours is chipped.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 21:55:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:47:22

But the performance? I don't buy it. Personally. Having followed you as you know. And yours is chipped.
Trust me, I own both. I know what they are capable of.

I don't ever recall setting my car, any of them, against any member's Omega, including yours  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 21:55:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:47:22

But the performance? I don't buy it. Personally. Having followed you as you know. And yours is chipped.
Trust me, I own both. I know what they are capable of.

I don't ever recall setting my car, any of them, against any member's Omega, including yours  :-\

I do, but also, you can't drive both cars simaltaniously either....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 June 2015, 23:04:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 21:55:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:47:22

But the performance? I don't buy it. Personally. Having followed you as you know. And yours is chipped.
Trust me, I own both. I know what they are capable of.

I don't ever recall setting my car, any of them, against any member's Omega, including yours  :-\

I do, but also, you can't drive both cars simaltaniously either....

Rose tinted goggles? :-X ::) ;D

In reality there is very little between them on the road
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 June 2015, 23:54:28
Yet the 3.2 is significantly worse on fuel, for no gain in performance :(

V8 next...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 June 2015, 00:14:51
Quote from: tunnie on 20 June 2015, 23:54:28
Yet the 3.2 is significantly worse on fuel, for no gain in performance :(

V8 next...

Is your oppsin record stuck? ;D


Gas the bloody thing and stop moaning ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 21 June 2015, 00:30:34
I've owned both... The 3.2 is significantly quicker than the 3.0, especially in mid range.  That said, my second 3.0 was quicker than my third, but the 3.2 was the quickest.

Just like any other car, you get good ones and bad ones.  Prehaps my 3.0 was a dog, or prehaps my 3.2 was a good 'un?  It was black afterall!

You can't compare two old cars side by side....... they have been treated differently over their ownership, and it must play a part in how they perform.

With most Elites being Auto, it's pointless sticking them on a rolling road.  The only way to tell is to have a good old fashioned traffic light run.  Let me know when it happens..... I'll stick mine in Winter Mode just to give you a chance!  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2015, 10:08:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 21:55:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:47:22

But the performance? I don't buy it. Personally. Having followed you as you know. And yours is chipped.
Trust me, I own both. I know what they are capable of.

I don't ever recall setting my car, any of them, against any member's Omega, including yours  :-\

I do, but also, you can't drive both cars simaltaniously either....
I know what speeds I can hit from a standing start on my usual runs, in each car. Most 3.0l accelerate similarly, and most 3.2l do as well (although you get the occasional dog), so I don't think mine are any different (performance wise) to any other.

Despite being LPG'd, economy is important, as it increases the time between having to waste time at fuel stations...  ...made worse by the problem of a 20 mile round trip to get the bloody stuff now  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2015, 10:24:48
Drove it to Saint-Mere-Eglise. You would have thought they would have cut the poor bloke down from the spire by now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 June 2015, 11:18:03
Finally got round to doing breathers,cam covers and syringing oil out of plug wells.Despite the fact that car was running well when last used all the wells were full to the brim with oil!Time will now tell if I've got everything right.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 21 June 2015, 11:57:45
Well yesterday actually, but spent the evening drinking beer so late to post this ... :)

As in my "thanks" post .. Daz did the cambelt, tensioners, waterpump, aux belt, aux belt tensioner, replacement air con compressor and checked the droplinks, steering idler, TRE's and wishbones for me... not bad for an afternoon's work !! 

I did pass the odd spanner to him but the guy is such a perfectionist you can't really help !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 June 2015, 18:46:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 June 2015, 10:08:21
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2015, 21:55:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 June 2015, 21:47:22

But the performance? I don't buy it. Personally. Having followed you as you know. And yours is chipped.
Trust me, I own both. I know what they are capable of.

I don't ever recall setting my car, any of them, against any member's Omega, including yours  :-\

I do, but also, you can't drive both cars simaltaniously either....
I know what speeds I can hit from a standing start on my usual runs, in each car. Most 3.0l accelerate similarly, and most 3.2l do as well (although you get the occasional dog), so I don't think mine are any different (performance wise) to any other.

Despite being LPG'd, economy is important, as it increases the time between having to waste time at fuel stations...  ...made worse by the problem of a 20 mile round trip to get the bloody stuff now  >:(

It's not important at all! ;D

So the mpg is shite, what are we to do? Sell the most suitable car I/we have seen for those that have them, and buy something more economical for a large lump of cash more...? (Assuming those that have them have bought the right car of course ;D )

How does that help cash flow? I pay insurance/tax/fuel/parts. As and when. Say we all sell the 3.2's and go buy the 3.0. They are all rusted away by now anyway. And for what? A fiver a week difference in fuel?

So Tinnie wants a v8? How much will that cost to save a few quid in fuel. What rubbish!

Don't get me wrong, a v8 for a v8 sake is worth a load of cash. But not for thrupence ha'penny purely in fuel costs it's not. Assuming he tip toes around in it, which he will of course ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 June 2015, 19:08:51
Changed the oil, filters, plugs, front droplinks and adjusted the handbrake on Deb's Coupe. 90 minutes work including putting the tools away. I had forgotten what it was like to do jobs that are as simple as they are supposed to be.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 22 June 2015, 07:43:08
Reading this has just reminded me I need to adjust the handbrake on my Omega....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 10:34:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 June 2015, 18:46:32
It's not important at all! ;D

So the mpg is shite, what are we to do? Sell the most suitable car I/we have seen for those that have them, and buy something more economical for a large lump of cash more...? (Assuming those that have them have bought the right car of course ;D )

How does that help cash flow? I pay insurance/tax/fuel/parts. As and when. Say we all sell the 3.2's and go buy the 3.0. They are all rusted away by now anyway. And for what? A fiver a week difference in fuel?
I'm fortunate enough to be in a position that its not the additional few quid cost of running the 3.2 that's a problem, its the hassle of having to fill it. The time taken is probably nearly an hour out of my evening. The 20 mile round trip also adds to running cost, as its over a gallon used just to fuel it.

Hence the 3.0l is my preferred Omega engine.  Better performance, better economy, less wasted evenings filling the bugger up.

So she uses the 3.2 most of the time, as she has a LPG station about 0.5m detour near work. That currently sells at 49.9p
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 June 2015, 10:40:06
The fact is though, the 3.2 engine was compromised in order to meet Euro 3 regs and in addition, the EGR was removed to save costs.

The consequence of this is poorer economy.

A sad but true fact.

Hence why I have always said the optimum is probably a 3.2 block, 2.5/2.6 heads (with ideally 3.0/3.2 exhaust valves), 2.6/3.2 manifolds and 3.0/3.2 inlet setup....then the 3.0 'brain'
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 22 June 2015, 10:50:31
Re: Marks ideal 'marriage' of various V6 engine parts to make the ultimate engine, what would your version be if using the 2.5 block (assuming that's a hardpoint/definitely staying) I'm guessing - 3.0/3.2 inlet setup, 2.6/3.2 exhaust manifold, g-cams and 2.5 ecu. Would anything be gained on a 2.5 by fitting 3.0/3.2 exhaust valves? I think it's been said that no matter what is done to a 2.5, it's always best to leave the 2.5 brain in there, and no advantage to using the 3.0 one.  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 June 2015, 10:57:57
Pretty much spot on.

The 3.0 and 3.2 exhaust valves are no larger but, they are sodium filled so conduct the heat away better.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 22 June 2015, 11:05:24
Thanks Mr DTM  :y. By way of a thankyou, please have a picture of the before and after of my rear LSC springs, which are now fitted (like a dream) thanks to your (excellent) guide.  :D

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/leflemmy/DSC_1813_zpsctr7wlav.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:33:58
The ideal is a 3,2 on gas and that's that! :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:35:08
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:33:58
The ideal is a 3,2 on gas and that's that! :P

...in black! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:43:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 10:34:28
Quote from: chrisgixer on 21 June 2015, 18:46:32
It's not important at all! ;D

So the mpg is shite, what are we to do? Sell the most suitable car I/we have seen for those that have them, and buy something more economical for a large lump of cash more...? (Assuming those that have them have bought the right car of course ;D )

How does that help cash flow? I pay insurance/tax/fuel/parts. As and when. Say we all sell the 3.2's and go buy the 3.0. They are all rusted away by now anyway. And for what? A fiver a week difference in fuel?
I'm fortunate enough to be in a position that its not the additional few quid cost of running the 3.2 that's a problem, its the hassle of having to fill it. The time taken is probably nearly an hour out of my evening. The 20 mile round trip also adds to running cost, as its over a gallon used just to fuel it.

Hence the 3.0l is my preferred Omega engine.  Better performance, better economy, less wasted evenings filling the bugger up.

So she uses the 3.2 most of the time, as she has a LPG station about 0.5m detour near work. That currently sells at 49.9p

Not my car/commute! ;D

....hold on. You don't  even drive it! Mrs TB does! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 15:21:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:33:58
The ideal is a 3.0l auto on gas and that's that! :P
Fixed!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 15:25:31
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:43:03
....hold on. You don't  even drive it! Mrs TB does! ;D ;D ;D
Yeah, even she moans about the economy on it. Bleedin' wimen, a freebie car, fully taxed and insured, and she still grumbles ;D


I'm driving it this week, as we're on hols, and I have to keep shouting at it to get a move on, though in its defence, it has got a few tools in the back, including the majority of a Halfords socket set, and a jumpstarter/aircompressor thingie.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 15:29:29
Washed the bonnet, following a Pterodactyl using it for target practice, droping a sticky green birdshit all over it. Drove 3 miles up the road, parked up to have a coffee at a bar, came out, the bonnet had been hit again with green birdshit  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 June 2015, 16:03:45
Flat battery on the one not being used  ::) Power sounder has a date with a hammer ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 16:06:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 15:21:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:33:58
The ideal is a 3.0l auto on gas and that's that! :P
Fixed!

Nope. Wrong again. That old bucket is in its last legs (and he knows :P )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 June 2015, 16:08:35
Enabled 'TheBoy' mode in my right foot today, took 3.2 to Sainsburys to tank up. Truck had already finished filling when I arrived, I filled up, paid, left, belted up in the car.

Truck still there  >:(

Petrol stations offer little grip  ;D

Still, shredding the Nexen's nicely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 16:16:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 15:29:29
Washed the bonnet, following a Pterodactyl using it for target practice, droping a sticky green birdshit all over it. Drove 3 miles up the road, parked up to have a coffee at a bar, came out, the bonnet had been hit again with green birdshit  >:(

Ah, I ow Pterry another chicken then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 16:21:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 16:06:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 15:21:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:33:58
The ideal is a 3.0l auto on gas and that's that! :P
Fixed!

Nope. Wrong again. That old bucket is in its last legs (and he knows :P )
Other 3.0l Omegas available....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 16:23:02
Quote from: tunnie on 22 June 2015, 16:08:35
Enabled 'TheBoy' mode in my right foot today, took 3.2 to Sainsburys to tank up. Truck had already finished filling when I arrived, I filled up, paid, left, belted up in the car.

Truck still there  >:(

Petrol stations offer little grip  ;D

Still, shredding the Nexen's nicely.
Oi, young'un, I'll have you know I haven't lost my rag in the local BP for months...  ...not since they stopped selling fuel
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 17:35:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 16:21:38
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 16:06:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2015, 15:21:46
Quote from: chrisgixer on 22 June 2015, 12:33:58
The ideal is a 3.0l auto on gas and that's that! :P
Fixed!

Nope. Wrong again. That old bucket is in its last legs (and he knows :P )
Other 3.0l Omegas available....

Although it has served you well obviously. So are you really suggesting I get rid of my preferred and far superior face lift, remove all the LPG, Irmscher everything, the suspension, etc etc not to mention the interior and ice mods.

Buy a much older car, known to have rust issues, an older less intelligent engine management, a ton more crap under the bonnet to the point there is nowhere to balance the injectors except on a tin plate on the plenum, creaky door pockets and a rotten arm rest with foam pouring out of it, AND soft touch buttons the scratch off...

All for the sake of a couple of mpg , and at start up alone from cold at that....?

Have you gone COMPLEEEEEEETELY oppsin mental. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 June 2015, 09:17:53
Taken big blue to the MOT tester. Waiting time.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 June 2015, 19:55:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 June 2015, 09:17:53
Taken big blue to the MOT tester. Waiting time.....

Well after the purchase of a new (well pair) of front tyres it passed.
Knew they would be advisories, but one was worse than I thought.

Need to do a Track Rod End, and have the geometry set up too.

Need to work out which one to buy first be it GM, Lemforder or A N Other
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 June 2015, 20:06:55
I just changed the old MAF for a new MAF, which arrived today, ordered Sunday night, all appears good now. VX stealers wanted over £190 and just under £150 trade club, but last week while searching found one at £76 (Bosch), but when I went to look again on Sunday could not find the same site, thought it was Vauxhall world parts but when into the site said 1-5 days delivery but no price, anyway bit the bullet and cheapest I could find was eurocarparts at just over £130 delivered :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 23 June 2015, 22:00:37
Removed my leaky rear dampers, checked the rear bushes and applied liberal amounts of plus gas to the rear tie bars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 24 June 2015, 09:01:49
Removed the power sounder and sealed the scuttle.  Power sounder wouldnt die though bucket of water with a brick on top and it still carried on for 10 minutes chirping away >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2015, 14:31:58
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 June 2015, 19:55:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 June 2015, 09:17:53
Taken big blue to the MOT tester. Waiting time.....

Well after the purchase of a new (well pair) of front tyres it passed.
Knew they would be advisories, but one was worse than I thought.

Need to do a Track Rod End, and have the geometry set up too.

Need to work out which one to buy first be it GM, Lemforder or A N Other

Genuine was £64 for full 3 part kit.

Lemforder £66!

Non-makes from £20

Given poor life in the past from pattern TRE's and the added cost of geometry, decided to stay genuine
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Phil L on 24 June 2015, 20:08:54
Quote from: pauls on 24 June 2015, 09:01:49
Removed the power sounder and sealed the scuttle.  Power sounder wouldnt die though bucket of water with a brick on top and it still carried on for 10 minutes chirping away >:(
I could never find a supplier for Power Sounder batteries, has anyone else ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 24 June 2015, 20:09:56
Quote from: Phil L on 24 June 2015, 20:08:54
Quote from: pauls on 24 June 2015, 09:01:49
Removed the power sounder and sealed the scuttle.  Power sounder wouldnt die though bucket of water with a brick on top and it still carried on for 10 minutes chirping away >:(
I could never find a supplier for Power Sounder batteries, has anyone else ?
No. Just kill it, before it kills your car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 June 2015, 20:23:31
Batteries are readily available... Whether obtaining and fitting them is a good idea or not is a different question ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 25 June 2015, 20:58:47
Yesterday ... 4 new tyres ... :(

Today ... Full Geometry at WIM. Complimented on the condition of the car and thanked for the condition of the Trackrods both front and rear ...  apparently the easiest omega adjustments he's had to do in a long while.  All that copper grease on fitting and a liberal dose of Plus Gas every day for the last week seems to have worked !!

Seems my thoughts were correct .. the pothole that damaged the bumper also knocked the tracking out by quite a long way.

So, an oil/filter change and a breather clean and mechanically she's ready for France .. :) doesn't look like the bumper will be done in time though .. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 June 2015, 21:13:59
Worn out my front pads...
They've lasted all of 2500 miles :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 June 2015, 21:41:20
Have you got a brick resting on the pedal, Al?  :o

Tonight I fired up the car laptop and 'registered' the replacement battery in the BMW - vaguely hoping that will fix the random electrical faults, but on further investigation I suspect that's because the alternator occasionally pumps out 17V which causes the ECU to shut the alternator down and makes all the various ECUs freak out, understandably.

D'oh.

Also reprogrammed the dash to show the speed as a digital speedo (as well as the standard analogue) and tried (and failed) to enable MP3 playback from data CDs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 June 2015, 21:52:13
  ;D 23 roundabouts in 23 miles doesn't help ::)

They were a set of £31 Ebc Ultimax, work a treat, but very dusty... Think I have simply vapourised them ::) discs don't look at all worn, which is impressive as I wasn't sure about them... Mintex cheapies.

The extra diameter and thickness over stock discs certainly seems to help with reducing fade :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 25 June 2015, 21:55:53
My wife has a shorter, but similar, trip into work. About twelve roundabouts. Her car is going in for discs and pads all round next month, but she has had 45,000 miles out of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 25 June 2015, 21:59:54
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 25 June 2015, 21:52:13
  ;D 23 roundabouts in 23 miles doesn't help ::)

They were a set of £31 Ebc Ultimax, work a treat, but very dusty... Think I have simply vapourised them ::) discs don't look at all worn, which is impressive as I wasn't sure about them... Mintex cheapies.

The extra diameter and thickness over stock discs certainly seems to help with reducing fade :y


The basic black ones?

Same on bikes, black ones lasted 200miles on the cbr.

No performance elemant to them at all. As far as a I can see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 June 2015, 22:02:22
Think so... Been otherwise pleased with their performance, as was Lazydocker :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 25 June 2015, 22:16:07
Removed the front wishbone ready for bush replacement, looks like the old one is gonna take some getting out  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2015, 22:18:03
Quote from: Entwood on 25 June 2015, 20:58:47
Yesterday ... 4 new tyres ... :(

Today ... Full Geometry at WIM. Complimented on the condition of the car and thanked for the condition of the Trackrods both front and rear ...  apparently the easiest omega adjustments he's had to do in a long while.  All that copper grease on fitting and a liberal dose of Plus Gas every day for the last week seems to have worked !!

Seems my thoughts were correct .. the pothole that damaged the bumper also knocked the tracking out by quite a long way.

So, an oil/filter change and a breather clean and mechanically she's ready for France .. :) doesn't look like the bumper will be done in time though .. :(
Probably just as well, as I think I've caught my bumper every friggin day on the pesky, vicious speed bumps here
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 June 2015, 23:36:36
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 25 June 2015, 22:02:22
Think so... Been otherwise pleased with their performance, as was Lazydocker :y

If it's a car heavier than a fag packet I'd go with Yellows every time if using EBC - I even ran them on the MR2 (which was ~1100Kg without me) and they worked well enough from cold.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 26 June 2015, 07:36:13
Started the Monza up so he plumber coujld hear the exhaust :y

Keith B
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2015, 10:44:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 June 2015, 23:36:36
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 25 June 2015, 22:02:22
Think so... Been otherwise pleased with their performance, as was Lazydocker :y

If it's a car heavier than a fag packet I'd go with Yellows every time if using EBC - I even ran them on the MR2 (which was ~1100Kg without me) and they worked well enough from cold.

EBC pads seem to be a Marmite thing. Some people love them, others hate them. The latter appear to be in the majority at the moment. Even in Seven style car circles, there are plenty of people who reckon Green Stuff are too soft, and you can cook them easily on a track day, and if "pressing on", on the road.. in a 600 kg car! Quite what they are useful for, in that case, I don't know. Milk floats, perhaps?

Not tried them myself. I use Mintex 1144s, and they are superb in the Westfield but not ECE90 approved, so not road legal in an Omega. They would be too soft for a heavy car like the Omega too. I get 2 or 3 years out of them in the Westfield doing 3-5K a year.

You need to find a pad to suit the use you put it to. A life of 2500 miles suggests it's not just a soft pad, but that it's being overheated on a regular basis, so probably simply the wrong pad for the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 June 2015, 11:08:49
I didn't know that about 1144s, they'd be my next go-to pad (on a light car anyway, I've never tried to track prep anything as lardy as an Omega .. could try with the 645 though, I suppose, that makes an Omega look like a clit in terms of weight :lol: ).

I'm sure Green haven't always been as soft as they are now - once upon a time they were about as useful as cardboard from cold and now they have great bite when cold and then disintegrate (and black are one step down from that!) when hot.. I assume someone stepped on the brakes cold and went into the back of something one too many times so EBC changed all their formulations :(

Yellow, now, is much more like Green was 15 years ago..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2015, 11:19:19
Yep, people always used to say that yellow were lethal on the road when cold, but that doesn't sound like it's the case any more. I suspect some tweaking is to blame, as you say. People probably bought green on recommendation expecting one thing and didn't get the product they expected, hence the marmite comment.

I have no doubt that 1144s would suffer on an Omega. They have great bite from cold and superb feel - very noticeable on a non-servo system. You do have to go up their range for track use beyond sprinting, I've heard. As I say, it's horses for courses.

So no, Don't put them on the 645! :o

Oh, and all the markings on the 1144s have a habit of coming off with excessive use of brake cleaner, so go easy on that! Wouldn't want anyone to be unable to identify the compound in  use, after all. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 June 2015, 11:23:01
 ;D ;D ;D No no, of course not!

I do wonder what I'd run in the Cobra (you know, should I ever actually start..) - Jag brakes (ATE) and I was planning on going non-servo with a floor mounted dual cylinder pedal box.. still I think I have time to figure that out  ;D :-[ :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2015, 12:43:02
I'm guessing the Cobra won't be that heavy, so maybe 1144s would work?

The extra bite is welcome without a servo and they are very easy to modulate under braking as the pedal feel is very nice. They have the usual downsides of creating quite a bit of dust and squealing on occasions, although, having said that, I only get noise during the first few months of pad life.

I've heard good things about the high end Pagid pads, although they are rather expensive, and the Ferodo DS range. Not tried either, as I've pretty much settled on the 1144s for my purposes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 June 2015, 16:21:11
Wrong pads for the car you say ::) :-X

They don't have alot of meat on them from new iirc... another set ordered on cost grounds, will see what the old ones are like on Monday all things being equal :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 June 2015, 16:35:21
Cheers Kevin :)

Al - I think the Blacks are cheap as they're designed for people who want "OE" replacement but cheaper..

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2015, 12:43:02
I'm guessing the Cobra won't be that heavy, so maybe 1144s would work?

You say that but it does have a large boat anchor at either end ;D I moved the Jaguar diff again the other day - I've lifted lighter engines!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 June 2015, 17:40:18
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 June 2015, 16:21:11
Wrong pads for the car you say ::) :-X

They don't have alot of meat on them from new iirc... another set ordered on cost grounds, will see what the old ones are like on Monday all things being equal :y

I think that is possible... They definitely accepted some very hard braking from cold and behaved well, but I did think I may have spotted a puff of dust when braking hard.

I was more impressed that there was no fade from them after stopping hard from speed a few times, which is where the TC ones seem to suffer most
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 June 2015, 18:17:31
Looking at the web sites black certainly seem to be at the start of the performance range.

http://ebcbrakes.com/products/brake-pads/

The bike page isn't graded the same, but the best pads on there are the double H sintered pads, from experience. Drilled shims for heat and noise dissipation too. So, even though I haven't tried them there is a half ounce of logic that might suggest the best ebc car pads need a bit more development. :-\

Certainly green where shite on any bike and on the omega. But then, omega brakes are shite anyway. Regardless of pads fitted. Mine and Als upgrades aside of course.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 June 2015, 18:18:43
Will see if the new ones are the same compound, but with the standard set up I was getting horrific brake fade halfway to work... ::)

Fitting new pade.every two months isn't a real hard ship as it will give me chance to keep an eye on the wishbones :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 26 June 2015, 18:21:22
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 June 2015, 18:18:43
Will see if the new ones are the same compound, but with the standard set up I was getting horrific brake fade halfway to work... ::)

Fitting new pade.every two months isn't a real hard ship as it will give me chance to keep an eye on the wishbones :y

Yes too right. I can't drive with that sort of concern in the back of my mind. So yes, fit the black pass Al, they are the ones for you. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 26 June 2015, 20:59:53
my 3.2 special sailed through its MOT with no advisories, only needed to check lights, indicators, headlight washers etc day before the test , well pleased  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 26 June 2015, 22:07:31
Work, B&Q, Staples & Tesco. Such is my life.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 June 2015, 22:08:40
Actually used it for work (2.2) first time in about 2 weeks, been taking the bike.

Had to remember car is a lot wider, no filtering  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 June 2015, 22:29:54
idiotted the bumper. oppsit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 June 2015, 09:36:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2015, 22:29:54
idiotted the bumper. oppsit.
The wife's fault.......surely?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 June 2015, 09:50:23
Tightened the front O/S wheel nuts. After a knocking sound became apparent on the way home from work. In my defence, Ive never had the fronts off since I got it home.

I did check the others as a matter of course... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 June 2015, 10:00:20
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 June 2015, 09:50:23
Tightened the front O/S wheel nuts. After a knocking sound became apparent on the way home from work. In my defence, Ive never had the fronts off since I got it home.

I did check the others as a matter of course... :D

Has that Gixer fella been working on it? Or my BIL for that fact :-X :P  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 June 2015, 10:32:06
Just removed power sounder just in time . All the batteries had leaked onto the
circuit board  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 June 2015, 11:00:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 June 2015, 10:00:20
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 June 2015, 09:50:23
Tightened the front O/S wheel nuts. After a knocking sound became apparent on the way home from work. In my defence, Ive never had the fronts off since I got it home.

I did check the others as a matter of course... :D

Has that Gixer fella been working on it? Or my BIL for that fact :-X :P  ::)

:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2015, 16:18:43
Quote from: STMO on 27 June 2015, 09:36:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2015, 22:29:54
idiotted the bumper. oppsit.
The wife's fault.......surely?
Nah, definitely my fault  :-[

It look like it'd creased it, but looks to have now fully returned to original shape, but will need painting.  But the whole car needs painting TBH
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2015, 16:19:35
Thought about checking why the EML was flashing at me yesterday, but was overwhelmed with a bout of CBA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 17:14:48
Quote from: EMD on 27 June 2015, 10:32:06
Just removed power sounder just in time . All the batteries had leaked onto the
circuit board  ::)
If you get new batteries, i'd be keen to hear where from...
Thanks, Phil
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 27 June 2015, 17:46:21
Quote from: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 17:14:48
Quote from: EMD on 27 June 2015, 10:32:06
Just removed power sounder just in time . All the batteries had leaked onto the
circuit board  ::)
If you get new batteries, i'd be keen to hear where from...
Thanks, Phil
NiCd cells with legs to allow them to be soldered to a circuit board are easy to get hold of. The big problem is that a circuit board that has been leaked on is likely to spontaneously combust. I doubt whether EMD is in any hurry to put his damaged powersounder back in his car.

Last time I looked there were suitable batteries available from uk.farnell.com (http://uk.farnell.com) or rswww.com (http://rswww.com) but it made more sense to pay about £50 for a new powersounder rather than almost as much for replacement batteries.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 June 2015, 18:04:24
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 June 2015, 11:00:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 June 2015, 10:00:20
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 June 2015, 09:50:23
Tightened the front O/S wheel nuts. After a knocking sound became apparent on the way home from work. In my defence, Ive never had the fronts off since I got it home.

I did check the others as a matter of course... :D

Has that Gixer fella been working on it? Or my BIL for that fact :-X :P  ::)

:D

....havent sabotaged yours yet have I?

That lazy bloody admins however....OH YEAH....done his. Gravel down the inlet, loose wheel bolts, tyres on backwards, leave a nut on a wheel and ask him to kick it off.  All the old ones. Works every time. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 18:23:20
Quote from: Andy H on 27 June 2015, 17:46:21
Quote from: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 17:14:48
Quote from: EMD on 27 June 2015, 10:32:06
Just removed power sounder just in time . All the batteries had leaked onto the
circuit board  ::)
If you get new batteries, i'd be keen to hear where from...
Thanks, Phil
NiCd cells with legs to allow them to be soldered to a circuit board are easy to get hold of. The big problem is that a circuit board that has been leaked on is likely to spontaneously combust. I doubt whether EMD is in any hurry to put his damaged powersounder back in his car.

Last time I looked there were suitable batteries available from uk.farnell.com (http://uk.farnell.com) or rswww.com (http://rswww.com) but it made more sense to pay about £50 for a new powersounder rather than almost as much for replacement batteries.
So, when I looked I couldn't find an exact match 3.6V 140mAH NI-MH (they're not NiCd), and didn't want to go to the effort of installing only to find they'd bugger up something else !
Are new Powersounders only £50, and if so, where from ?  For that, as you say it would be sensible to buy new.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 June 2015, 19:07:33
Quote from: Andy H on 27 June 2015, 17:46:21
Quote from: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 17:14:48
Quote from: EMD on 27 June 2015, 10:32:06
Just removed power sounder just in time . All the batteries had leaked onto the
circuit board  ::)
If you get new batteries, i'd be keen to hear where from...
Thanks, Phil
NiCd cells with legs to allow them to be soldered to a circuit board are easy to get hold of. The big problem is that a circuit board that has been leaked on is likely to spontaneously combust. I doubt whether EMD is in any hurry to put his damaged powersounder back in his car.

Last time I looked there were suitable batteries available from uk.farnell.com (http://uk.farnell.com) or rswww.com (http://rswww.com) but it made more sense to pay about £50 for a new powersounder rather than almost as much for replacement batteries.

No not now its had a screwdriver hammered through it  ;D Circuit board was burnt too bad , when i pulled it from the car the battery leakage went all over my hands before i smashed it open  :(

Oh and when i moved the power sounder it made some sparky sounds inside  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 27 June 2015, 19:44:43
Had new battery fitted this morning(Thanks Birthday Boy ;D ;D).
 This afternoon I thought I would whip the rear bumper off and change the bumper bar, it turned out to be a 6 hour job >:( bar was twisted and split and bent, managed to get it off just to find brackets twisted and bent and the back off the car had been pushed in.

Anyway after 6 hours new bar on nice and straight irmscher bumper sitting nice and hopfully no more rattles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 27 June 2015, 20:02:43
Quote from: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 18:23:20
Quote from: Andy H on 27 June 2015, 17:46:21
Quote from: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 17:14:48
Quote from: EMD on 27 June 2015, 10:32:06
Just removed power sounder just in time . All the batteries had leaked onto the
circuit board  ::)
If you get new batteries, i'd be keen to hear where from...
Thanks, Phil
NiCd cells with legs to allow them to be soldered to a circuit board are easy to get hold of. The big problem is that a circuit board that has been leaked on is likely to spontaneously combust. I doubt whether EMD is in any hurry to put his damaged powersounder back in his car.

Last time I looked there were suitable batteries available from uk.farnell.com (http://uk.farnell.com) or rswww.com (http://rswww.com) but it made more sense to pay about £50 for a new powersounder rather than almost as much for replacement batteries.
So, when I looked I couldn't find an exact match 3.6V 140mAH NI-MH (they're not NiCd), and didn't want to go to the effort of installing only to find they'd bugger up something else !
Are new Powersounders only £50, and if so, where from ?  For that, as you say it would be sensible to buy new.
I got mine from a VX dealer
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 June 2015, 20:21:30
Stripped, cleaned and rebuilt the rear brakes to stop them binding. While MrsGK started getting ready to go out. I finished half an hour ago, and shes still not done... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 June 2015, 21:03:36
Quote from: pauls on 27 June 2015, 19:44:43
Had new battery fitted this morning(Thanks Birthday Boy ;D ;D).
 This afternoon I thought I would whip the rear bumper off and change the bumper bar, it turned out to be a 6 hour job >:( bar was twisted and split and bent, managed to get it off just to find brackets twisted and bent and the back off the car had been pushed in.

Anyway after 6 hours new bar on nice and straight irmscher bumper sitting nice and hopfully no more rattles.

Somebody been playing bumper cars previously. :(

But how's the gremlins, so far?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 June 2015, 21:11:46
That car has definitely had a whack up the arse at some point... No chassis damage as I recall though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 27 June 2015, 21:14:17

But how's the gremlins, so far?

Drove fine on the way home...Time will tell
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 27 June 2015, 21:18:03
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 27 June 2015, 21:11:46
That car has definitely had a whack up the arse at some point... No chassis damage as I recall though :y

No  no chassis damage it just punch the bracket plates back about  2 inches on the passenger side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 June 2015, 21:34:48
I recall seeing summat when investigating that rattle...  Was the bottom of the bumper attached? Memory is a bit hazy, not helped by having repaired another silver Elite at around the same time... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 27 June 2015, 21:53:51
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 27 June 2015, 21:34:48
I recall seeing summat when investigating that rattle...  Was the bottom of the bumper attached? Memory is a bit hazy, not helped by having repaired another silver Elite at around the same time... ::)

yes it was I put nuts and bolts thru them. I think after taking it all apart then putting new bar on and bumper the bumper does not move around as much. Time will tell but I think it was all down to the bar been swashed against the body.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 June 2015, 00:19:21
Re-wired the hardwire for the dashcam to a different power source - one that wouldn't cause interference on the CID.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Delroy47 on 28 June 2015, 10:49:31
Change a bulb in the high level brake light and now its raining  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 30 June 2015, 16:07:04
Took the elite to have an Air-Con re-gas only to find out I need a new HP valve, which will be here in the morning :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 June 2015, 16:11:14
Quote from: joff on 30 June 2015, 16:07:04
Took the elite to have an Air-Con re-gas only to find out I need a new HP valve, which will be here in the morning :(

Spooky, I just got off the phone to my local guy who will take what little gas is left out of the 3.2 on Thursday, I'll fit 2 new valves, and then he'll regas . Charged me £30 last time. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 June 2015, 18:12:03
The Chav turned over 100k  :'(, at speed  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 June 2015, 18:58:21
Found that one of the pressure sensors on the Alhambra's AC is faulty - which according to a certain code reader is intermittent - funny really as when you clear the code it comes straight back so I wouldn't say it's that intermittent.  ::)

Reset the 0420 / 0430 codes on the 2.6... I really must fit some Lamda's in the bosses fitted by Daz 18 months ago  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 June 2015, 18:59:04
Booked big blue in for geometry at Nigel langs in the morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 30 June 2015, 20:02:05
Air con nitrogen pressure tested... passed no leaks, vacuumed down

refilled with oil and refrigerant, temp from the vents 7 degrees C with an air temp of 22 degrees C... I is happy with that !!  :)

SO, many thanks to Mark DTM for the replacement compressor, Daz for fitting it, and Taxi Dave for the contact details of the air con man ...

Thanks to OOF we'll be nice and cool in France .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 June 2015, 20:04:53
Quote from: Entwood on 30 June 2015, 20:02:05
we'll be nice and cool in France .. :)
It was rather warm when I was there a few days ago ;D


I suppose at some point I should get TBE regassed, as no history of it having been done in the last 12 years...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 30 June 2015, 20:48:01
Got the car MOT`d and had a nice chat with the girl at reception who loves the Omega and rear wheel drive cars, I`m almost tempted to keep it to get it MOT`d next year  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 01 July 2015, 06:46:15
Quote from: Shackeng on 30 June 2015, 16:11:14
Quote from: joff on 30 June 2015, 16:07:04
Took the elite to have an Air-Con re-gas only to find out I need a new HP valve, which will be here in the morning :(

Spooky, I just got off the phone to my local guy who will take what little gas is left out of the 3.2 on Thursday, I'll fit 2 new valves, and then he'll regas . Charged me £30 last time. :y

I hope to have air-con by the end of the week if not tomorrow, will be the the first time in 4 years, as the last time it worked was when my daughter got married in Scotland 4 years ago today. It's £60 here for the re-gas service
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 01 July 2015, 10:18:39
Currently parked at Nigel langs for geometry. Looking forward to the drive home
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 14:31:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2015, 20:04:53
Quote from: Entwood on 30 June 2015, 20:02:05
we'll be nice and cool in France .. :)
It was rather warm when I was there a few days ago ;D


I suppose at some point I should get TBE regassed, as no history of it having been done in the last 12 years...

You mY as well swap the condenser out first then, as its due any day now I'd of thought...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 01 July 2015, 14:39:33
Still trying to sort the exhaust rattle. i was hoping by changing the bent crash bar it would sort it out but it didnt >:(
 Just moved the hangers again to try and move the bumper further out away from where i think its hitting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 15:58:30
Not today, but the last thing I did was to sort the horrible knock from the NSF suspension.

It seems that the rear wishbone bolt needs to be tight for everything to work properly.

I would like to blame bad design for this, but embarrassing incompetence is much more realistic!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 July 2015, 16:23:44
Thrown it it to the local Vauxhall dealer to get the aircon regassed... Hopefully £49 well spent 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 17:31:34
Quote from: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 15:58:30
Not today, but the last thing I did was to sort the horrible knock from the NSF suspension.

It seems that the rear wishbone bolt needs to be tight for everything to work properly.

I would like to blame bad design for this, but embarrassing incompetence is much more realistic!
I do believe there's a guide for this sort of thing. ;) ;D

I prefer to save these sorts of opps ups for when I'm working on a certain admins car ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2015, 19:41:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 14:31:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2015, 20:04:53
Quote from: Entwood on 30 June 2015, 20:02:05
we'll be nice and cool in France .. :)
It was rather warm when I was there a few days ago ;D


I suppose at some point I should get TBE regassed, as no history of it having been done in the last 12 years...

You mY as well swap the condenser out first then, as its due any day now I'd of thought...?
The Bullet's is/was on its original when the compressor disintegrated. So they can last well.

For the low cost of a regas, I'd probably take a flyer on TBE when it needs doing, as the Omega has a lot of other leak points in addition to the condenser.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 19:48:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 July 2015, 19:41:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 14:31:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2015, 20:04:53
Quote from: Entwood on 30 June 2015, 20:02:05
we'll be nice and cool in France .. :)
It was rather warm when I was there a few days ago ;D


I suppose at some point I should get TBE regassed, as no history of it having been done in the last 12 years...

You mY as well swap the condenser out first then, as its due any day now I'd of thought...?
The Bullet's is/was on its original when the compressor disintegrated. So they can last well.

For the low cost of a regas, I'd probably take a flyer on TBE when it needs doing, as the Omega has a lot of other leak points in addition to the condenser.

...and from experience, the radiator as well. Good for another 12 then. And you mean condenser right?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2015, 19:53:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 19:48:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 July 2015, 19:41:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 14:31:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2015, 20:04:53
Quote from: Entwood on 30 June 2015, 20:02:05
we'll be nice and cool in France .. :)
It was rather warm when I was there a few days ago ;D


I suppose at some point I should get TBE regassed, as no history of it having been done in the last 12 years...

You mY as well swap the condenser out first then, as its due any day now I'd of thought...?
The Bullet's is/was on its original when the compressor disintegrated. So they can last well.

For the low cost of a regas, I'd probably take a flyer on TBE when it needs doing, as the Omega has a lot of other leak points in addition to the condenser.

...and from experience, the radiator as well. Good for another 12 then. And you mean condenser right?
No, it was definitely the compressor that disintegrated.  The condenser was still gas tight at that point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 19:54:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 17:31:34
Quote from: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 15:58:30
Not today, but the last thing I did was to sort the horrible knock from the NSF suspension.

It seems that the rear wishbone bolt needs to be tight for everything to work properly.

I would like to blame bad design for this, but embarrassing incompetence is much more realistic!
I do believe there's a guide for this sort of thing. ;) ;D


There's a guide for embarrassing incompetence?

I hope it's badly written ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 21:13:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 July 2015, 19:53:43
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 19:48:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 July 2015, 19:41:16
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 14:31:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2015, 20:04:53
Quote from: Entwood on 30 June 2015, 20:02:05
we'll be nice and cool in France .. :)
It was rather warm when I was there a few days ago ;D


I suppose at some point I should get TBE regassed, as no history of it having been done in the last 12 years...

You mY as well swap the condenser out first then, as its due any day now I'd of thought...?
The Bullet's is/was on its original when the compressor disintegrated. So they can last well.

For the low cost of a regas, I'd probably take a flyer on TBE when it needs doing, as the Omega has a lot of other leak points in addition to the condenser.

...and from experience, the radiator as well. Good for another 12 then. And you mean condenser right?
No, it was definitely the compressor that disintegrated.  The condenser was still gas tight at that point.

Yes I've never had an issue with a compressor personally. Condenser however....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 21:13:56
Quote from: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 19:54:19
Quote from: chrisgixer on 01 July 2015, 17:31:34
Quote from: Nick W on 01 July 2015, 15:58:30
Not today, but the last thing I did was to sort the horrible knock from the NSF suspension.

It seems that the rear wishbone bolt needs to be tight for everything to work properly.

I would like to blame bad design for this, but embarrassing incompetence is much more realistic!
I do believe there's a guide for this sort of thing. ;) ;D


There's a guide for embarrassing incompetence?

I hope it's badly written ;D

Is not great tbh ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Delroy47 on 01 July 2015, 23:00:24
Air con regassed now nice and cold  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 July 2015, 23:08:42
I suspect my leak is compresor related... Was regassed last year with new valves and has had two condensers in the last  five years :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 01 July 2015, 23:47:05
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 July 2015, 23:08:42
I suspect my leak is compresor related... Was regassed last year with new valves and has had two condensers in the last  five years :-X

I have a few but may need new seals :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 02 July 2015, 07:32:44
Iv removed almost all components for the AC as it didnt work anyway (probably just needed regassing)...

I will be removing the compressor at the weekend and replacing the belt with a shorter Aux belt :y

The condensor and pipes was removed a couple months ago when the HGs got replaced and have no intention of reinstating the system... so will have a couple of parts available :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 July 2015, 10:25:04
Had the AC drawn down on the Elite 3.2, replaced high and low pressure valves, one or other of which was leaking, and had it recharged. £35  complete. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 July 2015, 12:41:38
Collected car from the garage without the aircon being done...

The excuses given being both a problem with the machine and too many cars booked in in... "but we can get it done this afternoon for you" ::)

That's nice I say, but I am out for the afternoon/evening and need to be sixty miles away first thing tomorrow morning >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 02 July 2015, 16:12:30
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 02 July 2015, 12:41:38
Collected car from the garage without the aircon being done...

The excuses given being both a problem with the machine and too many cars booked in in... "but we can get it done this afternoon for you" ::)

That's nice I say, but I am out for the afternoon/evening and need to be sixty miles away first thing tomorrow morning >:(

Two new HP valve's picked up from dealers yesterday morning, went to the re-gas place to be told they are fully booked so could I fit the valve and then rebook for re-gas :'( went to work last night hot hot hot) will have to get it done next week now.  :'( still LP valves were in the post this morning so will fit both this weekend) :y

Think I will have to look at restoring the old compressors I have here for the future.

Next job on the elite now looks like rear bushes again and track rods, still it has been about 4 years since the last ones were fitted (GM parts for rear bushes) poly on the front with new drop links. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 July 2015, 17:32:12
Booked the 3.2 in for a re-gas on the aircon tomorrow, me want cold air!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 02 July 2015, 19:23:13
Harlington-London
London-Harlington
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 02 July 2015, 21:52:23
Quote from: tunnie on 02 July 2015, 17:32:12
Booked the 3.2 in for a re-gas on the aircon tomorrow, me want cold air!

Poor planning there. Summers over.

Replaced my condenser and had it regassed weeks ago. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 July 2015, 22:24:01
Front pads changed... were actually only 50% worn, but inside ones were starting to groove :-\

Front wishbones inspected and unsurprisingly, no evidence of fatigue wear on either of them... polys have done over 3000 miles now :y

Suspect the top mounts are shot... it's really noisy over speed humps, but they've not done too badly... 110k miles and they're Firstline specials :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 02 July 2015, 22:46:18
Quote from: chrisgixer on 02 July 2015, 21:52:23
Quote from: tunnie on 02 July 2015, 17:32:12
Booked the 3.2 in for a re-gas on the aircon tomorrow, me want cold air!

Poor planning there. Summers over.

Replaced my condenser and had it regassed weeks ago. :P
Had mine filled in the spring when it was cheaper (£25) on offer from the formula 1 outfit.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 03 July 2015, 18:09:45
Installed DVD headrests into the errrm headrests of me motor, should keep the kiddies quiet whilst on our trip to the lakes in a couple of weeks with the caravan :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2015, 20:37:37
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 02 July 2015, 22:24:01
Front pads changed... were actually only 50% worn
Best time to change, as wear much more in, they don't dissipate heat too well...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 03 July 2015, 21:20:51
Just got a brake pad warning upon my onboard computerthingamybob (MID) so will be having a look at them tomorrow probably, also keep getting a random message of brake light failure too.....?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 July 2015, 21:41:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 July 2015, 20:37:37
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 02 July 2015, 22:24:01
Front pads changed... were actually only 50% worn
Best time to change, as wear much more in, they don't dissipate heat too well...
They start off about 75% the thickness of Omega ones, which won't help, especially as the Omega is heavier than either the Monaro or Corvette the pads are usually fitted to ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 July 2015, 00:43:06
Did my cambelt, tensioners, water pump, auxbelt and tensioner last week.. the other day the rear shocks and springs were changed for some nice shiny new ones.... This evening finished the front shocks and springs and some poly bushes in the wishbones :y
She sits lovely now...so a trip up Bolton in the morning to treat "Her" too the geometry set up at Nigel Langs....
Next weekend a nice new stainless exhaust to give a nice sound  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 July 2015, 06:54:25
Broke the bonnet grill after a head to head with a kamikaze pigeon.  >:(

This was followed by a clicking noise, which stopped when I removed its beak from my air con fan.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 July 2015, 07:55:15
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 04 July 2015, 00:43:06
Did my cambelt, tensioners, water pump, auxbelt and tensioner last week.. the other day the rear shocks and springs were changed for some nice shiny new ones.... This evening finished the front shocks and springs and some poly bushes in the wishbones :y
She sits lovely now...so a trip up Bolton in the morning to treat "Her" too the geometry set up at Nigel Langs....
Next weekend a nice new stainless exhaust to give a nice sound  :y
What are your driving now? You seem to change cars faster than I change my pants ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 July 2015, 07:55:27
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 July 2015, 06:54:25
Broke the bonnet grill after a head to head with a kamikaze pigeon.  >:(

This was followed by a clicking noise, which stopped when I removed its beak from my air con fan.  ::)
Murderer :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 04 July 2015, 08:26:34
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 04 July 2015, 00:43:06
Did my cambelt, tensioners, water pump, auxbelt and tensioner last week.. the other day the rear shocks and springs were changed for some nice shiny new ones.... This evening finished the front shocks and springs and some poly bushes in the wishbones :y
She sits lovely now...so a trip up Bolton in the morning to treat "Her" too the geometry set up at Nigel Langs....
Next weekend a nice new stainless exhaust to give a nice sound  :y

Now you need to come and do mine :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 July 2015, 10:24:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 July 2015, 07:55:27
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 July 2015, 06:54:25
Broke the bonnet grill after a head to head with a kamikaze pigeon.  >:(

This was followed by a clicking noise, which stopped when I removed its beak from my air con fan.  ::)
Murderer :P

Killed, plucked and cooked in one hit.   :o  Smelt a bit hot after a few miles, could have done with a rotisserie fitted.  :)
Might stick one of those chavvy black things on it.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 July 2015, 15:48:12
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 July 2015, 10:24:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 July 2015, 07:55:27
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 July 2015, 06:54:25
Broke the bonnet grill after a head to head with a kamikaze pigeon.  >:(

This was followed by a clicking noise, which stopped when I removed its beak from my air con fan.  ::)
Murderer :P

Killed, plucked and cooked in one hit.   :o  Smelt a bit hot after a few miles, could have done with a rotisserie fitted.  :)
Might stick one of those chavvy black things on it.  :)
Chavtastic!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 July 2015, 17:18:52
Enjoying super cold aircon in the 3.2, while visiting wedding venues  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 July 2015, 17:38:52
Quote from: tunnie on 04 July 2015, 17:18:52
Enjoying super cold aircon in the 3.2, while visiting wedding venues  8)

Ah, I see the superior Elite gets preference over that knackered old four pot of yours when chaufering Geof about. About time that old wreck went out to pasture :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 July 2015, 18:17:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 July 2015, 17:38:52
Quote from: tunnie on 04 July 2015, 17:18:52
Enjoying super cold aircon in the 3.2, while visiting wedding venues  8)

Ah, I see the superior Elite gets preference over that knackered old four pot of yours when chaufering Geof about. About time that old wreck went out to pasture :y

I do have to admit the 3.2 is in better nick than the 2.2, was rather nice driving it today.  :)

But I also love my 2.2, shame it's climate is totally shot  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 04 July 2015, 18:27:04
Quote from: tunnie on 04 July 2015, 18:17:13
Quote from: chrisgixer on 04 July 2015, 17:38:52
Quote from: tunnie on 04 July 2015, 17:18:52
Enjoying super cold aircon in the 3.2, while visiting wedding venues  8)

Ah, I see the superior Elite gets preference over that knackered old four pot of yours when chaufering Geof about. About time that old wreck went out to pasture :y

I do have to admit the 3.2 is in better nick than the 2.2, was rather nice driving it today.  :)

But I also love my 2.2, shame it's climate is totally shot  ;D

Oh you do, do you? ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 05 July 2015, 14:59:27
Another 140 comfy miles to Stafford  and back  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 July 2015, 17:19:42
Changed the air filter on the 2.6  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chuftsmv6 on 05 July 2015, 22:09:50
Hi there im doing my cambelt and crank seal and getting it all ready for the show  :)
http://1drv.ms/1H1QmPr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 05 July 2015, 22:10:41
Shuttleworth. The Vulcan was truly amazing.  Dare I say awesome!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 05 July 2015, 22:25:08
Fitted the E.T.S. exhaust system today..fitted perfectly and a great job done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vamps on 05 July 2015, 23:11:35
Called a Tow Truck.................. :( :(

(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj284/floodm_photos/P1000414_zpsnftrnny8.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/floodm_photos/media/P1000414_zpsnftrnny8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 July 2015, 23:19:13
Over-heated again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 July 2015, 23:30:50
Quote from: Vamps on 05 July 2015, 23:11:35
Called a Tow Truck.................. :( :(

(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj284/floodm_photos/P1000414_zpsnftrnny8.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/floodm_photos/media/P1000414_zpsnftrnny8.jpg.html)


How much stuff did you have to leave behind to make that rig legal? Or had your engine fallen out :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: beefyecosse on 06 July 2015, 00:53:04
bought a full leather interior for the grand sum of £60 with no wear and just needing a quick clean with Autobrite direct leather cleaner. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 06 July 2015, 08:28:41
Recaro or Elite leather ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 06 July 2015, 15:05:23
You can not beat the luxury or durability of a leather interior!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2015, 17:33:15
Quote from: jimbo125 on 06 July 2015, 15:05:23
You can not beat the luxury or durability of a leather interior!!
Unless you have Elite cloth - far more comfortable :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 06 July 2015, 17:47:18
Quote
Elite cloth - far more comfortable
No-brainer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 06 July 2015, 18:02:47
Topped up the diff, try to do the same to gearbox but couldny get plug out :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 July 2015, 19:27:09
Painted up a spare undamaged crash bar just incase I discover a disaster when I take the bumper off the 2.6...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 July 2015, 00:07:20
Quote from: tunnie on 05 July 2015, 23:19:13
Over-heated again?

As he's got a jump pack in his hand I would guess at alternator
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 July 2015, 00:08:27
Quote from: Nick W on 05 July 2015, 23:30:50
Quote from: Vamps on 05 July 2015, 23:11:35
Called a Tow Truck.................. :( :(

(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj284/floodm_photos/P1000414_zpsnftrnny8.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/floodm_photos/media/P1000414_zpsnftrnny8.jpg.html)


How much stuff did you have to leave behind to make that rig legal? Or had your engine fallen out :o

I think he would have needed to leave the whole drivetrain behind, as well as a few panels  :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Vamps on 07 July 2015, 00:13:51
Quote from: Lazydocker on 07 July 2015, 00:07:20
Quote from: tunnie on 05 July 2015, 23:19:13
Over-heated again?

As he's got a jump pack in his hand I would guess at alternator

Indeed, that seems to be the problem, but no official diagnosis as yet........... :) :)

And yes, it may have been a little overloaded, but only for 3 miles.......... ;) ;)  He did say he was not sure about the weight, but given the distance, and our long term relationship, he did it, the alternative would have been to tow it.......... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BigDov on 07 July 2015, 01:17:55
Picked up a near full black fully heated front/ rear interior( boot trim/ carpet, door trims, door cards, heat rear bench, front fully electric memory seats, centre console + switch for rear heated seats plus some other bits and pieces) from a facelift estate to be fitted to our prefaclift, still got the roof lining and floor carpet to pick up at a later date.

(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/BigDov/AON/IMAG1895.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/BigDov/media/AON/IMAG1895.jpg.html)(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/BigDov/AON/IMAG1896.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/BigDov/media/AON/IMAG1896.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: beefyecosse on 07 July 2015, 02:33:37
Quote from: minifreek on 06 July 2015, 08:28:41
Recaro or Elite leather ?
  Elite leather Recaro leather is hard to get hold of here in scotland on the plus side the old cdx seats are going into my mates waiting room at his garage as chairs once i weld them onto some frames LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 07 July 2015, 11:42:34
Yesterday.
Harlington-London
London-Leamington Spa-Harlington
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 08 July 2015, 12:41:13
Took the car to ATS to get the tracking done and found all four wheels out of alignment, £63 later and she shoots straight as an arrow again, now I need to sort out the miss firing :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 July 2015, 17:02:16
Never never mention 'tracking' you'll get Al seeing his arse... what you need is 4 wheel alignment done at Wheels in Motion..... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 July 2015, 18:06:26
Quote from: minifreek on 08 July 2015, 17:02:16
Never never mention 'tracking' you'll get Al seeing his arse... what you need is 4 wheel alignment done at Wheels in Motion..... :y
Couldn't give a flying monkeys bollock. Not my car and not my tyres... Besides if people won't be told then that's their lookout. There is a reason why things are recommended or not wrt Omegas and their maintenance requirements. And if newbies can't be bothered to even take those recommendations on board then what can you do?

Besides, paying Wim/Nigel Lang £100 every 20k is far cheaper than buying tyres every week. I know this from bitter experience. Many other people have also learnt this lesson the hard way.

It's worth noting that those recommendations are based on hundreds of thousands of miles of experience brought together by members over a number of years. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 08 July 2015, 18:45:59
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 July 2015, 18:06:26
Quote from: minifreek on 08 July 2015, 17:02:16
Never never mention 'tracking' you'll get Al seeing his arse... what you need is 4 wheel alignment done at Wheels in Motion..... :y
Couldn't give a flying monkeys bollock. Not my car and not my tyres... Besides if people won't be told then that's their lookout. There is a reason why things are recommended or not wrt Omegas and their maintenance requirements. And if newbies can't be bothered to even take those recommendations on board then what can you do?

Besides, paying Wim/Nigel Lang £100 every 20k is far cheaper than buying tyres every week. I know this from bitter experience. Many other people have also learnt this lesson the hard way.

It's worth noting that those recommendations are based on hundreds of thousands of miles of experience brought together by members over a number of years. :-X

Well I must thank you for that over the top and unnecessary rant, I must in future use the crystal ball and read things I didn't know existed ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 July 2015, 20:03:47
Search the word Geometry using the search box and it produces over a thousand references on OOF.

My rant wasn't actually directed at you personally, but it gets frustrating repeating everything because people can't or won't use this fantastic resource :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 July 2015, 20:17:39
:) :y :)

Hook

Line

Sinker....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 July 2015, 20:18:16
'Twas done in jest BTW Al :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 08 July 2015, 20:18:34
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 July 2015, 20:03:47
Search the word Geometry using the search box and it produces over a thousand references on OOF.

My rant wasn't actually directed at you personally, but it gets frustrating repeating everything because people can't or won't use this fantastic resource :-X

I don't mind if it was directed at me as I do have thick skin but if it wasn't directed at me then I'll retract my previous statement.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 July 2015, 20:29:27
Take it with a pinch of salt fella, am also thick skinned too :)

I understand what tracking is, I know why its done, I also understand why the geometry should also be set-up proffesionally but TBH is it really worth it on out roads where the geometry will be upset everytime we drive over a bump in the road or a pot-hole of which we have an abundance of ....


Just stick to getting the tracking done on your motor, Im getting mine done Friday before travelling to Billing :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 July 2015, 20:31:28
Quote from: minifreek on 08 July 2015, 20:29:27
Take it with a pinch of salt fella, am also thick skinned too :)

I understand what tracking is, I know why its done, I also understand why the geometry should also be set-up proffesionally but TBH is it really worth it on out roads where the geometry will be upset everytime we drive over a bump in the road or a pot-hole of which we have an abundance of ....


Just stick to getting the tracking done on your motor, Im getting mine done Friday before travelling to Billing :)

Utter rubbish. Complete and utter rubbish.

Just saying. As they say. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 July 2015, 20:55:20
I agree with that gixer bloke  :o :o :o

I struggled for years with tracking places, bodge after bodge, uneven wear and so on. Since I was recommended wheels in motion, never had an issue. Drives spot on and even wear for last 8 years or so :)

It lasts too, I've not had the 2.2 or 3.2 geo'd for 3 and nearly 4 years respectively.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 July 2015, 21:31:30
There was a certain amount of myth that omegas knock their track out very easily.


While you can smack it hard enough to alter the geo, the above myth is just that. It's more an excuse by certain garages to hide that fact they dontbhave a clue about geometric set up and how to fix basic tyre wear issues.

I've had a Range Rover slam an omega into a kerb so hard it bent the wishbone. Which was replaced, and the tow setting was fine.

That's not to say they can't be knocked out of kilter, but the point is you have to go some to do it, and the pot hole needs to be pretty big. Disaterously big.

Geometric set up is one of the most discussed topics on here. There's loads of info, loads of guides and loads of posts on the topic. See maintainable and FAQ sections first off :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 08 July 2015, 21:52:25
I will need mine doing shortly,but since WIM are in Cheshire and I am in West Sussex, where do guys in this part of the country go ?
Any advice would be appreciated.

 :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 July 2015, 21:55:36
Quote from: amazonian on 08 July 2015, 21:52:25
I will need mine doing shortly,but since WIM are in Cheshire and I am in West Sussex, where do guys in this part of the country go ?
Any advice would be appreciated.

 :) :)

Chesham. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 08 July 2015, 22:11:34
Ah! thats better then, I am quite prepared to go there.

Cheers for that

 :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 July 2015, 22:11:53
Quote from: amazonian on 08 July 2015, 21:52:25
I will need mine doing shortly,but since WIM are in Cheshire and I am in West Sussex, where do guys in this part of the country go ?
Any advice would be appreciated.

 :) :)
I have previously used a Porsche/Audi specialist in Monks Gate, so about twenty minutes away, but they are quite stuffy about using 'unofficial' settings, so I tend to drive to Chesham... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 July 2015, 22:29:26
http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 08 July 2015, 22:35:15
They probably wouldnt even let me in Al, I dont mind a run to Chesham at all, but I will have to get my wishbones looked at first.

 :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 July 2015, 00:55:40
Quote from: amazonian on 08 July 2015, 22:35:15
They probably wouldnt even let me in Al, I dont mind a run to Chesham at all, but I will have to get my wishbones looked at first.

 :) :)
https://www.atp-autoteile.de/group/1150201/product/3860/18846/details ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 09 July 2015, 16:34:53
Air-con now nice and cold in the Elite :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2015, 17:00:32
Observed the "Low Beam Fld Vision" and "Coolant Level" warnings on the MID. Oh, emissions light came on as well. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/ohfffs.gif)

Looking at the forecast, I won't be wanting to drive it this weekend, though.(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/Bird.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 09 July 2015, 17:35:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2015, 17:00:32
Observed the "Low Beam Fld Vision" and "Coolant Level" warnings on the MID. Oh, emissions light came on as well. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/ohfffs.gif)

Looking at the forecast, I won't be wanting to drive it this weekend, though.(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/Bird.gif)
Ive got that one too. ::) But mine does not say Check Coolant. It says Go give VX over £30 to get this warning gone
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 July 2015, 18:31:21
Quote from: BIGtime on 09 July 2015, 17:35:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2015, 17:00:32
Observed the "Low Beam Fld Vision" and "Coolant Level" warnings on the MID. Oh, emissions light came on as well. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/ohfffs.gif)

Looking at the forecast, I won't be wanting to drive it this weekend, though.(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/Bird.gif)
Ive got that one too. ::) But mine does not say Check Coolant. It says Go give VX over £30 to get this warning gone
What? Pay Vx to work on your own car? :o

 Get in there lad! Get it sorted. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 09 July 2015, 19:38:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 July 2015, 18:31:21
Quote from: BIGtime on 09 July 2015, 17:35:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2015, 17:00:32
Observed the "Low Beam Fld Vision" and "Coolant Level" warnings on the MID. Oh, emissions light came on as well. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/ohfffs.gif)

Looking at the forecast, I won't be wanting to drive it this weekend, though.(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/Bird.gif)
Ive got that one too. ::) But mine does not say Check Coolant. It says Go give VX over £30 to get this warning gone
What? Pay Vx to work on your own car? :o

 Get in there lad! Get it sorted. :y
Nooooooooo... Pay VX Over £30 quid for a New header tank  ::) ::)  Sensor Shot ...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 09 July 2015, 20:20:34
Just had 3 tyres fitted on me motor as the fronts was a bit errrrm worn (hadn't noticed the tread was down to the very very limits until the other day when I changed the front pads), 1 rear was also slightly above the wear blocks so had 3 Dunlop Sports fitted :)

All legal for the drive down to Billing now :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 July 2015, 20:30:46
Quote from: BIGtime on 09 July 2015, 19:38:33
Quote from: chrisgixer on 09 July 2015, 18:31:21
Quote from: BIGtime on 09 July 2015, 17:35:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2015, 17:00:32
Observed the "Low Beam Fld Vision" and "Coolant Level" warnings on the MID. Oh, emissions light came on as well. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/ohfffs.gif)

Looking at the forecast, I won't be wanting to drive it this weekend, though.(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/Bird.gif)
Ive got that one too. ::) But mine does not say Check Coolant. It says Go give VX over £30 to get this warning gone
What? Pay Vx to work on your own car? :o

 Get in there lad! Get it sorted. :y
Nooooooooo... Pay VX Over £30 quid for a New header tank  ::) ::)  Sensor Shot ...

Oh I see. :y

Q Opti rant over the price of header tanks ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 09 July 2015, 20:42:39
Found out why my DAB radio went from working perfectly to only working when there is a really strong signal  :(.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 09 July 2015, 22:52:02
You gonna let us guess as to why....?



OK my best guess is - the DAB antenna was either unplugged or broken/knackered....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 10 July 2015, 08:57:24
Quote from: minifreek on 09 July 2015, 22:52:02
You gonna let us guess as to why....?



OK my best guess is - the DAB antenna was either unplugged or broken/knackered....
That is what I  assumed :-\ but it turned out to be caused by the wireless charger I bought recently for my mobile phone :(
Unfortunately  I had my hand up behind the  radio to check for loose connectors and tbe FM aerial plug fell out so I am  going to have to pull the radio to get that working again  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 July 2015, 14:35:53
Quote from: minifreek on 09 July 2015, 20:20:34
Just had 3 tyres fitted on me motor as the fronts was a bit errrrm worn (hadn't noticed the tread was down to the very very limits until the other day when I changed the front pads), 1 rear was also slightly above the wear blocks so had 3 Dunlop Sports fitted :)

All legal for the drive down to Billing now :)
And presumably absolutely nothing to do with your geometry... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 10 July 2015, 20:58:41
Could be the camber and not using B4s ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 4x4 on 10 July 2015, 21:53:27
Maybe he just needed new tyres as they needed replacing due to low tread and opps all to do with geometery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 11 July 2015, 07:50:36
Eaten a bacon sarnie in it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 11 July 2015, 16:49:42
Inflated both rear tyres as they'd gone flat-think they're leaking round the rims-due to car not moving since March.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 16:52:05
Quote from: EMD on 11 July 2015, 07:50:36
Eaten a bacon sarnie in it  ;D
Went to billing and despatched a pigeon on the way. That'll teach it for getting in the way. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 11 July 2015, 17:38:03
A new alternator fitted this morning so now lovely and quite lol... put a cruise control stalk on just need to be tech2'd now  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 17:54:31
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 11 July 2015, 17:38:03
A new alternator fitted this morning so now lovely and quite lol... put a cruise control stalk on just need to be tech2'd now  :y

Do you have tech 2 Daz?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 11 July 2015, 18:05:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 17:54:31
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 11 July 2015, 17:38:03
A new alternator fitted this morning so now lovely and quite lol... put a cruise control stalk on just need to be tech2'd now  :y

Do you have tech 2 Daz?
What you after TECHII for Mark?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 July 2015, 18:52:09
Swapped the battery, hopefully it's a dying cell that was causing the sluggish starting, certainly the charging from the Alternator looks OK.

Unpacked a box containing wishbones and rear adjusters  :) (Cheers Jason @ AGP) So I guess next week i'll have to pop into the trusty MOT station I use end get them to press the front bushes out as i'll re-use the poly's from the existing ones....

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 11 July 2015, 19:11:02
Its got opps all to do with the geometry....

Quote from: 4x4 on 10 July 2015, 21:53:27
Maybe he just needed new tyres as they needed replacing due to low tread and opps all to do with geometery.


^^^^^^^^^^^^ this :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 11 July 2015, 19:23:56
Replaced A/C condenser on Youngest daughters Fiesta TDCI so she will get it regassed in the morning and hopefully grand-daughter will now be nice and chilled  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 11 July 2015, 20:43:42
Spent the afternoon stripping the Galaxy to get the turbo out.

Haynes tells us to balance the engine on a piece of wood and a trolley jack then pull the engine forward to access the turbo - er, no thanks  ::)

Got the inlet manifold, EGR and EGR heat exchanger out without snapping any seized studs :) Tomorrows task is to get the exhaust manifold and turbo out, split it so I can free up the vanes then put it all back together - simples (I hope) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:31:02
Quote from: RobG on 11 July 2015, 18:05:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 17:54:31
Quote from: Darth Loo-knee on 11 July 2015, 17:38:03
A new alternator fitted this morning so now lovely and quite lol... put a cruise control stalk on just need to be tech2'd now  :y

Do you have tech 2 Daz?
What you after TECHII for Mark?

Just to clear EML codes from my car, i've had p0300, p0305 & p430, just want to make sure it's all clear Rog.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 21:55:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Wont clear the code, as its the pre's that cause it, just get lamdas moved or  modified 3.0L downpipes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:14:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 21:55:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Wont clear the code, as its the pre's that cause it, just get lamdas moved or  modified 3.0L downpipes.

What are modified 3.0l downpipes?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 11 July 2015, 22:28:17
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:14:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 21:55:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Wont clear the code, as its the pre's that cause it, just get lamdas moved or  modified 3.0L downpipes.
What are modified 3.0l downpipes?
Weld in a second boss after each cat for the pre-cat lambda sensors and grind a couple of millimetres off the flange spigot so that it will fit the face-lift exhaust manifolds.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:37:47
Quote from: Andy H on 11 July 2015, 22:28:17
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:14:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 21:55:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Wont clear the code, as its the pre's that cause it, just get lamdas moved or  modified 3.0L downpipes.
What are modified 3.0l downpipes?
Weld in a second boss after each cat for the pre-cat lambda sensors and grind a couple of millimetres off the flange spigot so that it will fit the face-lift exhaust manifolds.

Sounds great but far beyond my skill set or the tools I own. I will ask if the custom exhaust chaps can replace the previous cats with custom made ones.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 11 July 2015, 22:42:15
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:37:47
Quote from: Andy H on 11 July 2015, 22:28:17
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:14:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 21:55:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Wont clear the code, as its the pre's that cause it, just get lamdas moved or  modified 3.0L downpipes.
What are modified 3.0l downpipes?
Weld in a second boss after each cat for the pre-cat lambda sensors and grind a couple of millimetres off the flange spigot so that it will fit the face-lift exhaust manifolds.

Sounds great but far beyond my skill set or the tools I own. I will ask if the custom exhaust chaps can replace the previous cats with custom made ones.

Waist of money. It's the position of the sensors and the condition of the pre cat that causes the code. The main cat is fine, so moving the sensor position WILL fix the fault. And for a tiny fraction of the cost.

...as said. Rep sing the cats will not fix the fault, so a waste of money as the old cats are fine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 July 2015, 22:47:51
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:37:47
Quote from: Andy H on 11 July 2015, 22:28:17
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:14:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 21:55:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Wont clear the code, as its the pre's that cause it, just get lamdas moved or  modified 3.0L downpipes.
What are modified 3.0l downpipes?
Weld in a second boss after each cat for the pre-cat lambda sensors and grind a couple of millimetres off the flange spigot so that it will fit the face-lift exhaust manifolds.

Sounds great but far beyond my skill set or the tools I own. I will ask if the custom exhaust chaps can replace the previous cats with custom made ones.


The custom exhaust chaps will be able to weld the bosses for you, at a fraction of the cost of not fixing the problem!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 July 2015, 23:12:28
(Helped) replace a rear spring on a friends DTi estate.

Oil change, air filter, pollen filter and spark plugs on the 645. My those rear plugs are a sod to get out as the firewall is only 3" away from the heads.

Also drove a friends manual 645Ci coupe - feels a little faster than mine (it's 300kg lighter so that's no surprise) but has comedy body roll in corners as he doesn't have the active roll bar.

Fun day..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 July 2015, 15:22:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 July 2015, 18:52:09
Swapped the battery, hopefully it's a dying cell that was causing the sluggish starting, certainly the charging from the Alternator looks OK.

So far so good, car started OK this morning and at the petrol station, starter motor was spinning at the normal speed. managed to squeeze 65.5l in the tank as well!  ::) Original battery was charged last night using the CTek and seemed to take a full charge, multi-meter read 12.52v this morning so will check it again later....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 July 2015, 17:00:53
Time to pull the fuse on the sunroof , click click click click open shut open shut all the way to Billing and back with the a/c escaping the hatch  ::) Now to find which fuse to pull without Please read the manual  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 12 July 2015, 17:14:08
Quote from: Nick W on 11 July 2015, 22:47:51
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:37:47
Quote from: Andy H on 11 July 2015, 22:28:17
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 22:14:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 July 2015, 21:55:57
Quote from: mka306 on 11 July 2015, 21:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 July 2015, 21:41:04
Fix the misfire problems, do what I suggested with Shell V Power and injector cleaner and the codes should clear themselves...

The 0430 will return eventually but can be ignored ;)

Misfire is sorted so no dramas with that but the light came back on and that's the 0430 code, I'm having sports cats fitted but wasn't sure if the code would clear so tech 2 was my next thought.
Wont clear the code, as its the pre's that cause it, just get lamdas moved or  modified 3.0L downpipes.
What are modified 3.0l downpipes?
Weld in a second boss after each cat for the pre-cat lambda sensors and grind a couple of millimetres off the flange spigot so that it will fit the face-lift exhaust manifolds.

Sounds great but far beyond my skill set or the tools I own. I will ask if the custom exhaust chaps can replace the previous cats with custom made ones.


The custom exhaust chaps will be able to weld the bosses for you, at a fraction of the cost of not fixing the problem!

Thats a good idea, I shall ask them if they can do the job, what size boss do I need?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 July 2015, 17:49:11
Think there's a guide now...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 12 July 2015, 18:02:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 12 July 2015, 17:49:11
Think there's a guide now...

Yeh found it, thanks. I've ordered two 25mm boss's and two blanking bolts. Thanks once again for the help and advice :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 12 July 2015, 19:28:22
Drove it about 5miles and broke down.HBV let go big style for some reason.No little leak or any other indication it was about to do so.I take it these are GM only-just about everything else on these seems to be!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 July 2015, 19:58:33
Genuine last longer and aren't significantly more expensive :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 July 2015, 20:54:18
Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2015, 17:00:53
Time to pull the fuse on the sunroof , click click click click open shut open shut all the way to Billing and back with the a/c escaping the hatch  ::) Now to find which fuse to pull without Please read the manual  ::)
Give the black disc a clean  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 July 2015, 21:02:02
Quote from: BazaJT on 12 July 2015, 19:28:22
Drove it about 5miles and broke down.HBV let go big style for some reason.No little leak or any other indication it was about to do so.I take it these are GM only-just about everything else on these seems to be!

As with most pattern shite, If you want it to last more than 5 minutes, get a GM one. ETS exhausts and or supplier stuff aside of course.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 July 2015, 21:03:37
Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2015, 17:00:53
Time to pull the fuse on the sunroof , click click click click open shut open shut all the way to Billing and back with the a/c escaping the hatch  ::) Now to find which fuse to pull without Please read the manual  ::)

No, read the guide. Why do we bother with a guide section? ;D RTFG! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 July 2015, 21:21:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 July 2015, 21:03:37
Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2015, 17:00:53
Time to pull the fuse on the sunroof , click click click click open shut open shut all the way to Billing and back with the a/c escaping the hatch  ::) Now to find which fuse to pull without Please read the manual  ::)

No, read the guide. Why do we bother with a guide section? ;D RTFG! ;D

Deaded sunroof again  :) I read tfm  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 12 July 2015, 21:29:15
Quote from: Andy H on 11 July 2015, 20:43:42
Spent the afternoon stripping the Galaxy to get the turbo out.

Haynes tells us to balance the engine on a piece of wood and a trolley jack then pull the engine forward to access the turbo - er, no thanks  ::)

Got the inlet manifold, EGR and EGR heat exchanger out without snapping any seized studs :) Tomorrows task is to get the exhaust manifold and turbo out, split it so I can free up the vanes then put it all back together - simples (I hope) ::)
Another 7 hours in the rain and I finally got the turbo on the bench :y

What is the definition of a bastard bolt? If it is one that you cannot see and can only touch with one finger while your wrist is raked by hose clips then there must be about 20 I had to undo  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 July 2015, 22:02:47
Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2015, 21:21:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 July 2015, 21:03:37
Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2015, 17:00:53
Time to pull the fuse on the sunroof , click click click click open shut open shut all the way to Billing and back with the a/c escaping the hatch  ::) Now to find which fuse to pull without Please read the manual  ::)

No, read the guide. Why do we bother with a guide section? ;D RTFG! ;D

Deaded sunroof again  :) I read tfm  :D
manual tells you how to use it. Not how to fix it. RtfGuide. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 12 July 2015, 22:15:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 July 2015, 22:02:47
Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2015, 21:21:49
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 July 2015, 21:03:37
Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2015, 17:00:53
Time to pull the fuse on the sunroof , click click click click open shut open shut all the way to Billing and back with the a/c escaping the hatch  ::) Now to find which fuse to pull without Please read the manual  ::)

No, read the guide. Why do we bother with a guide section? ;D RTFG! ;D

Deaded sunroof again  :) I read tfm  :D
manual tells you how to use it. Not how to fix it. RtfGuide. ;D
Oh you can be such a Bitch  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 July 2015, 22:43:42
Playing hard to get more like :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 July 2015, 21:05:08
Not really over fussed how long a pattern HBV would last as once it's on and sorted car only has to get about 4mls. to the car selling centre/auction place here in town and then hopefully I'll be rid of it.On a pence per mile basis it is from memory the most expensive car I've had,even the XJ comes in considerably cheaper!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 July 2015, 22:44:33
Got a dead osr inner brake pad from the noises it's making when the pedal is pressed...

Bloody Tc has been working too hard ::) :-X

Job for tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 July 2015, 23:11:43
Had a quick check to see where my coolant is going to. Hmm. Anyone know where it ends up if the heater matrix fails? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 13 July 2015, 23:12:51
O-oh. Into the footwell usually, can you smell it in the car?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 July 2015, 23:16:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 July 2015, 23:11:43
Had a quick check to see where my coolant is going to. Hmm. Anyone know where it ends up if the heater matrix fails? ::)

If it fails spectacularly enough, doesn't it spray your feet? :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 July 2015, 23:59:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 July 2015, 23:11:43
Had a quick check to see where my coolant is going to. Hmm. Anyone know where it ends up if the heater matrix fails? ::)
Soaks into the soundproofing and rots that long before the carpets get wet...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2015, 10:59:22
Hmm. No obvious smell of coolant, although I keep convincing myself I can smell a whiff every now and then. Loses a pint of coolant every day or two, and I can't see an obvious leak. I need to find some time to take the plenum off and have a good look with some pressure on the system. Could be leaking into the valley and evaporating, I suppose. Could even be the HBV but I'd have thought that would be obvious given the rate of leakage.

No sign of any leakage around the transmission tunnel or the end of the heater matrix that I can see...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 July 2015, 11:29:27
If you have mats, then it might not be obvious on top... Also don't rule out the main radiator... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 July 2015, 11:39:14
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 July 2015, 22:44:33
Got a dead osr inner brake pad from the noises it's making when the pedal is pressed...

Bloody Tc has been working too hard ::) :-X

Job for tomorrow...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/DSC_0177_zps6qovinwg.jpg)

As suspected ::) 10 minutes and ten quid later, all is well in the world :)

Also had Autowrongglass turn up with a standard green top windscreen. Chap was really impressed... Having driven all the way from Eastbourne with it ;D

Only eight weeks since originally ordering it >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2015, 12:59:52
Put those pads back in until you've had your money's worth! I can still see a little friction material on them! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 14 July 2015, 17:45:33
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2015, 10:59:22
Hmm. No obvious smell of coolant, although I keep convincing myself I can smell a whiff every now and then. Loses a pint of coolant every day or two, and I can't see an obvious leak. I need to find some time to take the plenum off and have a good look with some pressure on the system. Could be leaking into the valley and evaporating, I suppose. Could even be the HBV but I'd have thought that would be obvious given the rate of leakage.

No sign of any leakage around the transmission tunnel or the end of the heater matrix that I can see...

Might be worth getting a hand under the hbv with ac on and off, before removing plenum....?

Mine was loosing coolant down to a certain level over a week. Then the level would stay at that point for months. Then the hbv failed dramatically. Changed it, and the level now stays correct. So presume the hbv was leaking slightly for some time before it failed properly. Often got a waft of coolant but from outside when engine hot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 July 2015, 20:05:32
New wishbones seem to have lost their front bushes  ::) ;D

Many thanks to the garage I use  :y Always handy having a 50T press!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 July 2015, 15:43:38
Friendly Aircon place I use have changed the pressure sensor and re-gassed the Alhambra thus morning. Nice and cool in the old bus now.  :y
Just spent the rest of the day cleaning the thing!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 18 July 2015, 20:00:34
After last Sundays farce of yet another breakdown,I've replaced the hbv.What a lovely job that is but I'm fairly confident that if I live long enough the scars will heal :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 18 July 2015, 21:12:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 July 2015, 12:59:52
Put those pads back in until you've had your money's worth! I can still see a little friction material on them! ::)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 18 July 2015, 21:30:13
Put a hole in the side of the petrol mower housing. Does that count?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 18 July 2015, 23:25:27
Picked up this evil little b*****d the other day >:(

(http://s27.postimg.org/d7ke098xv/11695915_935025116555289_3580886208889282172_n.jpg)

Just my luck its not repairable according to 3 garages.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 July 2015, 02:31:04
Nope... Not repairable :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 July 2015, 08:59:36
Gaaaaaw that's opposing annoying :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mka306 on 19 July 2015, 10:16:38
Even though that tyre would fail an mot you can get tyres repair kits that would save that tyre at least until your next mot.p
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 July 2015, 10:44:39
Quote from: mka306 on 19 July 2015, 10:16:38
Even though that tyre would fail an mot you can get tyres repair kits that would save that tyre at least until your next mot.p

You might find a tame tyre place to repair it (I know I could ;)) but would you trust it? I wouldn't...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 July 2015, 10:46:47
Once replaced, Match thread wear on the rear or it may pull under power and off throttle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 July 2015, 11:05:01
I am told by the place which does mine that it is repairable only by a special approved technique, can't remember the name. I've had two new tyres with similar damage repaired there over the years with no problem. Certainly not by normal tyre shops. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 July 2015, 16:23:29
It's the rear passenger side tyre, It had around 5mm left.  :-\

Might have guessed by the tread pattern it's the Goodyear F1 Asym2, What i'll probably do is just replace this with one new one for now see how it goes, Hopefully it behaves as I really didn't budget for new tyres for another year or so!

At least the tyre let go completely over night at home and not on some busy road.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 19 July 2015, 17:07:28
Had 1 repaired with similar damage before by our local industrial tyre place.It was sent away and repair carried out as nearly new with almost 8mm tread.

Used it without problems until it got replaced due to being fully worn so your call but can be repaired.From memory cost £25 against £100+ for new tyre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 July 2015, 17:50:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 18 July 2015, 23:25:27
Picked up this evil little b*****d the other day >:(

(http://s27.postimg.org/d7ke098xv/11695915_935025116555289_3580886208889282172_n.jpg)

Just my luck its not repairable according to 3 garages.

That's repairable, any decent truck/agricultural tyre fitter would probably do it.
Ream hole,put some glue on the plug tang, clean case, put glue on, draw plug thro, roller, snip tang job jobbed. Perfectly safe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 19 July 2015, 21:28:40
Nowt. Left it at home & took the wedge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 July 2015, 22:46:33
Quote from: Lagondanet on 19 July 2015, 21:28:40
Nowt. Left it at home & took the wedge.

I think we need a thread of picture of this wedge, inside and out  :y :y

Recall the interior was very 1970's space like, touch sensitive buttons ect and the budget for the gadgets was more than the entire cars budget.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2015, 23:50:06
Absolutely diddley beside drive it to & from Reading. Tomorrow I need to finish the service on the 645 (the service 'kit' only came with one pollen filter .. which was handy as the car has two) and sort the insurance out for them all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dbug on 20 July 2015, 00:57:03
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 July 2015, 16:23:29
It's the rear passenger side tyre, It had around 5mm left.  :-\

Might have guessed by the tread pattern it's the Goodyear F1 Asym2, What i'll probably do is just replace this with one new one for now see how it goes, Hopefully it behaves as I really didn't budget for new tyres for another year or so!

At least the tyre let go completely over night at home and not on some busy road.

Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 July 2015, 10:46:47
Once replaced, Match thread wear on the rear or it may pull under power and off throttle.

Take note of that advice Jay - if you think it makes sense  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 July 2015, 01:49:56
Quote from: dbug on 20 July 2015, 00:57:03
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 July 2015, 16:23:29
It's the rear passenger side tyre, It had around 5mm left.  :-\

Might have guessed by the tread pattern it's the Goodyear F1 Asym2, What i'll probably do is just replace this with one new one for now see how it goes, Hopefully it behaves as I really didn't budget for new tyres for another year or so!

At least the tyre let go completely over night at home and not on some busy road.

Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 July 2015, 10:46:47
Once replaced, Match thread wear on the rear or it may pull under power and off throttle.

Take note of that advice Jay - if you think it makes sense  :-\

It does make sense... I pulled the screw out earlier it was about an inch an a half long, I did actually have to get a screwdriver to screw it out was so tight hard to imagine how it got into the perfect position naturally to penetrate the tyre in the way it did  :-\, Would have preferred the puncture on the front was planning on changing them in a few months. Sod's law.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 July 2015, 18:22:33
Left the ignition on for 3 hours  ::) Now how could that make the battery flat  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 20 July 2015, 18:39:32
Took it upto serek to get pre-cat sensors moved. Allso had alook at my backbox to find its knackered >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 July 2015, 19:51:58
Quote from: pauls on 20 July 2015, 18:39:32
Took it upto serek to get pre-cat sensors moved. Allso had alook at my backbox to find its knackered >:(

The advantage of a lift is you get to see whats really knackered  :( Hope you got it fixed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 19:58:04
Quote from: pauls on 20 July 2015, 18:39:32
Took it upto serek to get pre-cat sensors moved. Allso had alook at my backbox to find its knackered >:(

Where the pipes meet the box sort of area?

If so mine went the same. Bought a new standard box and had that welded (braised actually) onto the back of the Irmscher one. Good as new really.

So all is not lost. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 20 July 2015, 20:06:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 19:58:04
Quote from: pauls on 20 July 2015, 18:39:32
Took it upto serek to get pre-cat sensors moved. Allso had alook at my backbox to find its knackered >:(

Where the pipes meet the box sort of area?

If so mine went the same. Bought a new standard box and had that welded (braised actually) onto the back of the Irmscher one. Good as new really.

So all is not lost. :)

No mate he cut it open and the left hand baffle has rotted away and left a big hole in the baffle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 20:09:58
Quote from: pauls on 20 July 2015, 20:06:30
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 19:58:04
Quote from: pauls on 20 July 2015, 18:39:32
Took it upto serek to get pre-cat sensors moved. Allso had alook at my backbox to find its knackered >:(

Where the pipes meet the box sort of area?

If so mine went the same. Bought a new standard box and had that welded (braised actually) onto the back of the Irmscher one. Good as new really.

So all is not lost. :)

No mate he cut it open and the left hand baffle has rotted away and left a big hole in the baffle.

Re build able?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 20 July 2015, 20:15:29
Not on my budget  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 20:40:06
Quote from: pauls on 20 July 2015, 20:15:29
Not on my budget  :'(

Bah. Well they sound better with an empty box. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 July 2015, 09:13:49
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.

Could be that valve is faulty,plenty here have had them leak in the past
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 July 2015, 10:24:44
My condenser was leaking at a pin hole half way up. No way to see it without the right gear. Tbh
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2015, 18:22:43
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.
If it lasted a month, the leak is very tiny. Hence dye is your friend.  Did they put dye in (if not, they are retards)?  Given you won't have a UV light, led torches at night in the dark are reasonably effective
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 July 2015, 20:34:11
Picked up a set of double silicone plug leads-oops,sorry they're called ignition leads now aren't they?-and a set of spark plugs,now just need the time/weather to be right to fit them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 July 2015, 20:34:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 July 2015, 18:22:43
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.
If it lasted a month, the leak is very tiny. Hence dye is your friend.  Did they put dye in (if not, they are retards)?  Given you won't have a UV light, led torches at night in the dark are reasonably effective

Most daleks now days use a fluorescent green dye,which is visible by eye, its in the refrigerant.
Check pipes near battery, usual place is bottom of condenser were you cant see it, if you have ramp access, brilliant, otherwise get it up as high as you can and look really close, undertray off to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 21 July 2015, 20:36:58
actually got around to finish off wiring in the after market reversing sensors. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 21 July 2015, 21:08:32
New number plates.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 July 2015, 21:15:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 July 2015, 18:22:43
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.
If it lasted a month, the leak is very tiny. Hence dye is your friend.  Did they put dye in (if not, they are retards)?  Given you won't have a UV light, led torches at night in the dark are reasonably effective

Thinking about it, more like two weeks it lasted. Yes dye in, it's going back later this week to be checked.

Quote from: henryd on 21 July 2015, 09:13:49
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.

Could be that valve is faulty,plenty here have had them leak in the past

I changed the HP one (one near air intake) - once re gassed it lasted quite well. Maybe 3 or 4 months. This time just weeks :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 July 2015, 21:20:52
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.

New LP valve aswell, after its been gassed, remove dust caps and put some soapy water on them, also spray condenser with soapy water. Looking for bubbles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 21 July 2015, 21:41:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 July 2015, 21:20:52
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.

New LP valve aswell, after its been gassed, remove dust caps and put some soapy water on them, also spray condenser with soapy water. Looking for bubbles.

I was advised NOT to use soapy water on the valves as it a) leaves a residue that can contaminate the system b) can cause rust (?) or other problems with the schrader valve. c) if just gassed then the soapy water can react with the refridgerant to exagerate a) & b).

The advice I was given was to pour a small amount of PAG fluid into the valve and to then watch for any bubbles rising through the PAG fluid.

I know nowt about air con systems .. this is just the advice given by the mobile fitter who came and sorted mine out. He even left me a small jar of PAG fluid in case I needed to check the valves at any time in the future.

I know nothing .......   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 July 2015, 22:15:27
Quote from: Entwood on 21 July 2015, 21:41:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 July 2015, 21:20:52
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.

New LP valve aswell, after its been gassed, remove dust caps and put some soapy water on them, also spray condenser with soapy water. Looking for bubbles.

I was advised NOT to use soapy water on the valves as it a) leaves a residue that can contaminate the system b) can cause rust (?) or other problems with the schrader valve. c) if just gassed then the soapy water can react with the refridgerant to exagerate a) & b).

The advice I was given was to pour a small amount of PAG fluid into the valve and to then watch for any bubbles rising through the PAG fluid.

I know nowt about air con systems .. this is just the advice given by the mobile fitter who came and sorted mine out. He even left me a small jar of PAG fluid in case I needed to check the valves at any time in the future.

I know nothing .......   

Similar story with LPG leaks. Soapy water works, but causes corrosion.

Trouble is the leak spray that is supposed to replace soapy water doesn't really work in showing the bubbles. ;D

Anyway. Any oil based fluid would show the bubbles but not cause corrosion. 3 in 1 oil perhaps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 July 2015, 08:50:05
Quote from: Entwood on 21 July 2015, 21:41:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 July 2015, 21:20:52
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.

New LP valve aswell, after its been gassed, remove dust caps and put some soapy water on them, also spray condenser with soapy water. Looking for bubbles.

I was advised NOT to use soapy water on the valves as it a) leaves a residue that can contaminate the system b) can cause rust (?) or other problems with the schrader valve. c) if just gassed then the soapy water can react with the refridgerant to exagerate a) & b).

The advice I was given was to pour a small amount of PAG fluid into the valve and to then watch for any bubbles rising through the PAG fluid.

I know nowt about air con systems .. this is just the advice given by the mobile fitter who came and sorted mine out. He even left me a small jar of PAG fluid in case I needed to check the valves at any time in the future.

I know nothing .......   
Last condenser I changed was 12years old, been coated in road salt,rain, car wash, and other road type detritus, its alloy, the pipes are alloy, I don't think a little squirt of a soapy solution is going to corroded it or dissolve it within minutes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 22 July 2015, 09:55:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 July 2015, 08:50:05
Quote from: Entwood on 21 July 2015, 21:41:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 July 2015, 21:20:52
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:28:19
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 19:02:40
Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 July 2015, 18:51:24
Quote from: tunnie on 20 July 2015, 18:47:46
Poxy aircon bust already. Only lasted a month  :'(

Need to inspect, thoughts? Compressor seals, condenser leak?  :-\

Needs identifying where the leak is. Could be anywhere. Uv glasses and a lamp required if it had die in it.

But condenser is favourite culprit usually. Car cooling link on here somewhere if so. (Link in parts iirc)

Yeah got their details. It's not sounding right either, almost metalic whistling sound from centre vents. Which can be made to sound normal, putting to lo and back again. Climate reset still the same

So inspected it, not got the right tools but can't see anything clear like a big leak. Bottom of the condenser is intact, nothing falling down. Around the compressor looks ok, road but nothing green.

Some dye around HP valve, but could be from when they put it in.

New LP valve aswell, after its been gassed, remove dust caps and put some soapy water on them, also spray condenser with soapy water. Looking for bubbles.

I was advised NOT to use soapy water on the valves as it a) leaves a residue that can contaminate the system b) can cause rust (?) or other problems with the schrader valve. c) if just gassed then the soapy water can react with the refridgerant to exagerate a) & b).

The advice I was given was to pour a small amount of PAG fluid into the valve and to then watch for any bubbles rising through the PAG fluid.

I know nowt about air con systems .. this is just the advice given by the mobile fitter who came and sorted mine out. He even left me a small jar of PAG fluid in case I needed to check the valves at any time in the future.

I know nothing .......   
Last condenser I changed was 12years old, been coated in road salt,rain, car wash, and other road type detritus, its alloy, the pipes are alloy, I don't think a little squirt of a soapy solution is going to corroded it or dissolve it within minutes.

Totally agree .. I was referring to the VALVES not the condenser or other external bits ....  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 July 2015, 11:49:56
Just as pointer, the soap wont contaminate the refrigerant and cant, its at atmospheric pressure and the system at many PSI (many hundred in the case of HP side). It might as a remote possibility get a tiny tiny amount in when next gassed.....but given it should be vacuumed down first.....

For the valves, a wipe of 'universal lubricant' (spit) works well just as per the old checking of a tyre valve.

Detergent based soap is an oxidising agent (the reason why you should not use washing up liquid to wash a car) and hence can accelerate corrosion particularly on steel, cant see it being an issue on the alloy given it will go when driven whilst it rains (you can always hose it off anyway)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 July 2015, 12:15:43
Cheers, i'll try that tonight  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 July 2015, 14:15:06
Rang stealers ....... "have you any door strap bushes" ?
Yes he says 2 in stock !
"i'll have them" ... Ten minutes later in my hand !
That's service for you  :)

Anyone who wants some Will have to wait till Monday now  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 July 2015, 21:07:22
Drove to Paddington, Parked it, drove home. Plenty of retards on the road today though!!! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 22 July 2015, 22:15:59
Had it booked in for a service & MOT on Friday but summat came up and I had to make it a week Friday!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 July 2015, 00:09:09
Started it up after it sat on the drive for a month.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 23 July 2015, 11:05:40
First time?

I presume it must of been on charge/re charged?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 July 2015, 13:28:54
Quote from: chrisgixer on 23 July 2015, 11:05:40
First time?

I presume it must of been on charge/re charged?

Second time.  :-[  Disconnected the battery.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 July 2015, 18:37:10
Lost a heapload of aggression on the way home. Poor thing got proper spanked. Probably knackered the speakers as well  :-[

Might have also gained a NIP this morning, reckon I should be OK as was still in a built up area but was just starting to ease power on leaving the town when the blue, yellow and white cash machine became visible from behind its hiding place.

Mrs TB was expecting a NIP following a bout of frustration with slow drivers on the Tingewick bypass (short road section I believe still holds record for the fastest speed in a successful prosecution?), but that was Silverstone weekend, and nought yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: chrisgixer on 23 July 2015, 23:31:54
Discovered ones alternator bearings to be rather oppsing opposed. Although a great deal of noise shows itself as not much play and slightly rough when spinning the pulley by hand. Bearings can be heard ticking over the top of the shaft as it turns. Sigh.... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 July 2015, 11:20:11
Is that the alternator i fitted new bearings to? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 July 2015, 12:54:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 July 2015, 11:20:11
Is that the alternator i fitted new bearings to? ???

 :-\ :-\ :-X ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 July 2015, 13:11:40
Anyway, moving swiftly on... :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 24 July 2015, 13:28:46
Put new bulbs in the dash of the Elite as someone had removed the EML bulb ??? Not me. EML light still not coming on when key first turned, bulb must have blown again but there is one in there now :y

Reset codes after running on katoclean, will have to see what happens now.

Do have a set of cats to fit with no codes showing when taken off the other Elite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 July 2015, 14:39:18
Drove it to a Guinness World Record attempt at Sky and took part  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 July 2015, 15:54:13
Quote from: tunnie on 24 July 2015, 14:39:18
Drove it to a Guinness World Record attempt at Sky and took part  8)

What record were you going for Tunnie?  ???    Most breakdowns in an hour?  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 24 July 2015, 18:36:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 24 July 2015, 15:54:13
Quote from: tunnie on 24 July 2015, 14:39:18
Drove it to a Guinness World Record attempt at Sky and took part  8)

What record were you going for Tunnie?  ???    Most breakdowns in an hour?  ::)  ;D

 ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 July 2015, 18:57:51
Nope  :y

None of my Omega's have let me down in 10 years of ownership  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 July 2015, 18:58:12
It was cycling related :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 July 2015, 20:20:29
Quote from: tunnie on 24 July 2015, 18:58:12
It was cycling related :)

Boring.  :P  I was hoping you going to come back and tell us that it was for the most Sky girls in an Omega!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 24 July 2015, 21:07:18
Today Feltham in the rain & back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 24 July 2015, 22:10:33
Collected £335 worth of shock absorbers and assorted accessories for the TD. It won't know its born. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 25 July 2015, 12:27:29
Replaced the drivers side cam cover with a nice spanky clean new one, hope that will end the continuous oil leak i have had. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 July 2015, 15:47:15
Hole in the condenser, local garage want £250+vat to supply, fit and regas  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 July 2015, 16:07:16
Quote from: tunnie on 25 July 2015, 15:47:15
Hole in the condenser, local garage want £250+vat to supply, fit and regas  :(

£110 for condenser and £40 ish for recharge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 July 2015, 16:09:04
New disc's pagdids,new pads GM. Bleed system. Job jobbed. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 July 2015, 21:06:58
Quote from: biggriffin on 25 July 2015, 16:07:16
Quote from: tunnie on 25 July 2015, 15:47:15
Hole in the condenser, local garage want £250+vat to supply, fit and regas  :(

£110 for condenser and £40 ish for recharge.
£120 labour isn't too bad if you can't diy :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 July 2015, 21:18:28
Changed the PCV valves and did a little under bonnet detailing on the 645 (no Cif though so I had to use carb cleaner..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 25 July 2015, 22:44:18
Took the Omega for a little ride on a cross channel SRN4  :D

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/xjqo1nnwjcsyfvs/AAAWGEJ20QIn4if_6ngAvZg6a

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/fil21eyo2qxcd18/AACaWmnzAr2gFwScSpYM4wvUa

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 July 2015, 23:13:48
Quote from: steve6367 on 25 July 2015, 22:44:18
Took the Omega for a little ride on a cross channel SRN4  :D

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/xjqo1nnwjcsyfvs/AAAWGEJ20QIn4if_6ngAvZg6a

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/fil21eyo2qxcd18/AACaWmnzAr2gFwScSpYM4wvUa
Were did you find that then? I thought they had all been scrapped (or sold to America)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 26 July 2015, 07:34:04
Last 2 are at Lee on Solent currently - future is uncertain though
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Delroy47 on 26 July 2015, 08:26:47
Bliss  :)  installed my sub and amp into the Elite with help of bruv, now I can pump me reggae chunes  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2015, 10:50:06
Quote from: Delroy47 on 26 July 2015, 08:26:47
Bliss  :)  installed my sub and amp into the Elite with help of bruv, now I can pump me reggae chunes  :y
I wondered why my head was throbbing today, I'd initially thought it was the beer yesterday
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 26 July 2015, 19:55:37
Fitted new plugs and leads car now running sweet as.Just got to wait now for next thing to go wrong[and it will]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2015, 21:29:55
In the brief moments I managed to get electric, I charged up the compressor, so I could pump up the tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 July 2015, 22:36:08
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 25 July 2015, 21:06:58
Quote from: biggriffin on 25 July 2015, 16:07:16
Quote from: tunnie on 25 July 2015, 15:47:15
Hole in the condenser, local garage want £250+vat to supply, fit and regas  :(

£110 for condenser and £40 ish for recharge.
£120 labour isn't too bad if you can't diy :-\

It's reasonable. If I factor in fuel and beer tokens for a fatty admin, not vastly cheaper. That said, 3.2 is well over due a belt change. So a visit to fatty is in order anyway :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 July 2015, 12:31:38
Three evenings work on MrsGK's Golf cabby - timing belt, water pump, radiator, service... Would have had it done quicker if Jürgen and Helmut hadn't decided to fit a different tensioner to the Cabriolet engines, as to any other Mk3 engined 2.0.

Huge thanks to The Jason at AGP, as ever, cracking service, and what a gent. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 July 2015, 16:24:48
Started the 2.5 after a month , sounds smoother than the fast black one  ::)
Tyre on the front is making a hissing noise  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 27 July 2015, 21:46:41
Washer fluid warning on mid, then check oil too. Which did go out after less than 60 seconds  :-\

Checked after cooled for 30 mins or so, still 70% of way up the dip stick. Topped up oil and screen wash.

Reminded again that I really must get the 2.2's arse in the air, to check the knocking from the back  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2015, 22:11:51
Fitted some proper metal coolant outlet elbows to the LPG vapouriser to replace the plastic rubbish. I defy it to leak any more. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 July 2015, 09:51:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2015, 22:11:51
Fitted some proper metal coolant outlet elbows to the LPG vapouriser to replace the plastic rubbish. I defy it to leak any more. >:(

OK, at the next meet.. someone distract him and someone else loosen his elbows..  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2015, 14:34:14
Quote from: tunnie on 27 July 2015, 21:46:41
Washer fluid warning on mid, then check oil too. Which did go out after less than 60 seconds  :-\
Just pop the oil up nearer max, all will be good :y.  Classic "oil is getting near halfway between min and max, and I'm cruising" symptom.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 14:34:32
Restored her to her former glory ... repaired bumper back on ..

Before (thanks to Joff for the loan !)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/85356592/IMG_0647.jpg)


After ....  (much nicer :) )

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/85356592/IMG_0651.jpg)

All is good for France ...  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 28 July 2015, 15:44:59
Just don't do it again when you get over the water :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 28 July 2015, 16:29:56
Looking at the gridlock on M20 yet again ,you will be lucky getting to France anytime soon if travelling down sarf :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 16:30:04
Quote from: joff on 28 July 2015, 15:44:59
Just don't do it again when you get over the water :y

I'll try very hard not to !!!   ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 16:30:31
Quote from: amba on 28 July 2015, 16:29:56
Looking at the gridlock on M20 yet again ,you will be lucky getting to France anytime soon if travelling down sarf :(

Portsmouth - Caen ... no problems  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 28 July 2015, 18:27:35
Very wise move there, Nigel, as yet again South Kent is just a huge lorry park .Really getting a joke now . >:(

Car looks nice though with newly painted bumper  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 28 July 2015, 18:48:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2015, 14:34:14
Quote from: tunnie on 27 July 2015, 21:46:41
Washer fluid warning on mid, then check oil too. Which did go out after less than 60 seconds  :-\
Just pop the oil up nearer max, all will be good :y.  Classic "oil is getting near halfway between min and max, and I'm cruising" symptom.

Indeed  :y

Topped it up yesterday. All good today :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 28 July 2015, 19:07:57
Passed 60k on the 3.2. :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 28 July 2015, 20:00:56
60K on the 3.2 :'( don't worry 139K on my 2.5 and17 years old still going :y :y :y

Oh and that is one nice looking front end ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 July 2015, 20:14:41
This... Mostly... :-[

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0185_zpskqf3svzi.jpg)

Yes that is a 15 plate M4...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 22:03:52
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 July 2015, 20:14:41
This... Mostly... :-[

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0185_zpskqf3svzi.jpg)

Yes that is a 15 plate M4...

OUCH ...   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 July 2015, 22:12:18
Worst part wasn't the bump, but rather the hour and a half on the phone reporting it to my insurers >:( just to get a reference number to leave on the note along with an apology so that all they need to do is ring my insurers and the damage will be sorted with the minimum of fuss.

Not surprising that people don't bother :-\

Looks like you're all set for French France 8) when are you off?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 28 July 2015, 22:21:27
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 July 2015, 20:14:41
This... Mostly... :-[

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0185_zpskqf3svzi.jpg)

Yes that is a 15 plate M4...
It's just another plastic bumper - it probably popped out again when you moved away and allowed the heat of the sun to warm the plastic  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 22:39:40
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 July 2015, 22:12:18
Worst part wasn't the bump, but rather the hour and a half on the phone reporting it to my insurers >:( just to get a reference number to leave on the note along with an apology so that all they need to do is ring my insurers and the damage will be sorted with the minimum of fuss.

Not surprising that people don't bother :-\

Looks like you're all set for French France 8) when are you off?

Monday for just over 2 weeks .. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 July 2015, 23:09:48
Bon voyages and all that ;)

Possibly Andy, but depends what was behind it, if anything. Bumper was otherwise perfectly aligned as was boot lid and lights, so ought to be a straightforward cosmetic exercise. I know how pissed I would be if it were my car though, but what a palava to report. An inquisition and I have nothing to claim for... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2015, 17:06:15
Quote from: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 16:30:31
Quote from: amba on 28 July 2015, 16:29:56
Looking at the gridlock on M20 yet again ,you will be lucky getting to France anytime soon if travelling down sarf :(

Portsmouth - Caen ... no problems  :y :y
And much nicer area around there than Calais.  Only downside is its a 5hr crossing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 July 2015, 17:08:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 July 2015, 17:06:15
Quote from: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 16:30:31
Quote from: amba on 28 July 2015, 16:29:56
Looking at the gridlock on M20 yet again ,you will be lucky getting to France anytime soon if travelling down sarf :(

Portsmouth - Caen ... no problems  :y :y
And much nicer area around there than Calais.  Only downside is its a 5hr crossing.

Not sure if they still do the vomit comet crossings to Caen / Cherbourg, but they were significantly quicker.. if you have a strong constitution! Otherwise, leave in the evening, book a cabin, couple of beers on the boat and breakfast in a little Cafe in France. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 29 July 2015, 18:14:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 July 2015, 17:08:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 July 2015, 17:06:15
Quote from: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 16:30:31
Quote from: amba on 28 July 2015, 16:29:56
Looking at the gridlock on M20 yet again ,you will be lucky getting to France anytime soon if travelling down sarf :(

Portsmouth - Caen ... no problems  :y :y
And much nicer area around there than Calais.  Only downside is its a 5hr crossing.

Not sure if they still do the vomit comet crossings to Caen / Cherbourg, but they were significantly quicker.. if you have a strong constitution! Otherwise, leave in the evening, book a cabin, couple of beers on the boat and breakfast in a little Cafe in France. :y

Nah .. leave home at lunch time down to Portsmouth to sail mid afternoon, sit in the sun on the boat and watch the world go by ... nice entrecote bleu for dinner around 6 with a glass of red .. then a pint in the bar, dock around 9.30,  10 minute drive to the site, legs down crack a few beers. Up around 8.30 in the morning, leisurely breakfast, legs up and tow for 5 hours down to the Vendee (including a stop for lunch) getting on site around 3.30 pm ... awning up, crack a beer and start the barbie around 6.00 pm .....   :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 29 July 2015, 19:16:47
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 July 2015, 23:09:48
......
Possibly Andy, but depends what was behind it, if anything. Bumper was otherwise perfectly aligned as was boot lid and lights, so ought to be a straightforward cosmetic exercise........

A separate plastic moulded reinforcement backing, a thin steel bar and then fresh air for about ten inches. That is below the steel bar so at that height the outer bumper will give about an inch of movement before hitting the plastic backing frame. I just pushed mine in to find out.   ::) ;D

Top marks for honesty though Al.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 July 2015, 19:50:35
Quote from: YZ250 on 29 July 2015, 19:16:47
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 July 2015, 23:09:48
......
Possibly Andy, but depends what was behind it, if anything. Bumper was otherwise perfectly aligned as was boot lid and lights, so ought to be a straightforward cosmetic exercise........

A separate plastic moulded reinforcement backing, a thin steel bar and then fresh air for about ten inches. That is below the steel bar so at that height the outer bumper will give about an inch of movement before hitting the plastic backing frame. I just pushed mine in to find out.   ::) ;D

Top marks for honesty though Al.  :y
Thanks for that, any claim shouldn't be too horrific... Car is still there, which explains why I wasn't awoken by a shouty text ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 29 July 2015, 20:09:00
Changed door strap bushes on all three cars today.....no more clicking...job's a good 'un and a cheap fix :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 July 2015, 13:57:52
(Yesterday) picked up a couple of hire cars.  Missing the Omega comfort.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 30 July 2015, 14:40:27
I think i have fixed my gearbox issues. stuck in a autobox ecu and all seems good so far. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 July 2015, 15:59:31
Quote from: pauls on 30 July 2015, 14:40:27
I think i have fixed my gearbox issues. stuck in a autobox ecu and all seems good so far. :y
Fingers crossed ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 July 2015, 17:12:10
Stuck a poncey personalised plate on my poncey BMW.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 July 2015, 17:35:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 July 2015, 17:12:10
Stuck a poncey personalised plate on my poncey BMW.
WAZ6451 per chance... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 July 2015, 17:36:58
 ;D


No  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 30 July 2015, 21:35:15
Not me but had this done by 2 little scrotes....!!!

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t596/minifreek11/Mobile%20Uploads/th_20150730_184346_zpstigzyqua.mp4) (http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t596/minifreek11/Mobile%20Uploads/20150730_184346_zpstigzyqua.mp4)

The first 1 in the black is in my 10 year olds class at school, Iv been round to where he lives but they gone on holiday... gonna have a surprise when they get back in a couple of weeks...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 30 July 2015, 21:38:59
I'm surprised you didn't see them off instead of recording it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 30 July 2015, 21:46:24
Only noticed the dustcaps had gone today, they nicked them Tuesday night around 8:38 PM

They was brand new too, only had them fitted for going to Billing... they was bright green dice dustcaps...

I'll have a word with the 'parents' in a couple weeks when Im back off me jollies and they're also back too....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 31 July 2015, 01:04:05
Done Leicester to Oxford and back again..Ripped the Ass off it Till i got to 110mph then i S..t myself near TB land  ;D ;D ;D

PS: TB Your roads are a joke at 4.30pm ...Sort it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 July 2015, 03:53:09
Nothing like being met by the Police of a flight to ruin a perfectly good family holiday ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 July 2015, 08:15:01
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 31 July 2015, 03:53:09
Nothing like being met by the Police of a flight to ruin a perfectly good family holiday ::)

Oooh... That sounds juicy!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 July 2015, 08:17:16
Quote from: minifreek on 30 July 2015, 21:46:24
Only noticed the dustcaps had gone today, they nicked them Tuesday night around 8:38 PM

They was brand new too, only had them fitted for going to Billing... they was bright green dice dustcaps...

I'll have a word with the 'parents' in a couple weeks when Im back off me jollies and they're also back too....

My mistake... Looked like you were filming them nicking them on a mobile :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 July 2015, 14:10:51
Quote from: BIGtime on 31 July 2015, 01:04:05
Done Leicester to Oxford and back again..Ripped the Ass off it Till i got to 110mph then i S..t myself near TB land  ;D ;D ;D

PS: TB Your roads are a joke at 4.30pm ...Sort it  :y
M40/A43 junction is, but still a million times better than it was 6 months ago. Towcester can get busy at rush hour as well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 31 July 2015, 15:10:44
Towcester been busy all day tb
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 31 July 2015, 16:44:15
I know a very good American dentist who will pop round and slot the little scumbags for you...job's a good 'un  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 31 July 2015, 21:57:41
Quote from: Lazydocker on 31 July 2015, 08:17:16
Quote from: minifreek on 30 July 2015, 21:46:24
Only noticed the dustcaps had gone today, they nicked them Tuesday night around 8:38 PM

They was brand new too, only had them fitted for going to Billing... they was bright green dice dustcaps...

I'll have a word with the 'parents' in a couple weeks when Im back off me jollies and they're also back too....

My mistake... Looked like you were filming them nicking them on a mobile :-[

the video uploaded is on a mobile, but was recorded on a mobile via the security monitor screen :)

the playback on the CCTV system needs a file conversion program which I dont have and cant find...

Quote from: nitro on 31 July 2015, 16:44:15
I know a very good American dentist who will pop round and slot the little scumbags for you...job's a good 'un  ::)

Its OK I can sort it meself, I'm not backwards at coming forwards but when something pisses me off, like theft, then I kinda go a bit buts and will be reminding them what the definition of theft is...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 31 July 2015, 22:33:04
There gonna look great on a bmx..

Standard black ATS issue look cool on an old omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 August 2015, 01:16:54
Quote from: nitro on 31 July 2015, 16:44:15
I know a very good dickhead American dentist who will pop round and slot wound the little scumbags for you with a crossbow, before finishing them off 40 odd hours later when he's found them again...   job's a good 'un  ::)

Amended for accuracy.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 August 2015, 07:45:38
Quote from: tidla on 31 July 2015, 22:33:04
There gonna look great on a bmx..

Standard black ATS issue look cool on an old omega.

Old-skool ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 01 August 2015, 19:57:20
Polished the headlights again with many concoctions of pastes and cleaners , even Cif  ::)
Not looking too bad at all now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 01 August 2015, 21:14:48
Quote from: EMD on 01 August 2015, 19:57:20
Polished the headlights again with many concoctions of pastes and cleaners , even Cif  ::)
Not looking too bad at all now  :)

Which in your opinion worked the best?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 01 August 2015, 21:33:36
3M headlight restorer has  good reputation, going to do mine yellow instead of clear :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 01 August 2015, 21:43:50
Quote from: Lagondanet on 01 August 2015, 21:14:48
Quote from: EMD on 01 August 2015, 19:57:20
Polished the headlights again with many concoctions of pastes and cleaners , even Cif  ::)
Not looking too bad at all now  :)

Which in your opinion worked the best?

A few weeks ago i did wet sand them with very fine wet and dry but they need a bit more . Today i used rubbing paste then some cif then some autoglym resin polish just to protect . Ive been doing a bit at each week , its taking a while but i guess i should wet sand them again but cant be arsed with the mess  ::) Coming up crystal clear now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 August 2015, 22:00:00
Quote from: EMD on 01 August 2015, 19:57:20
Polished the headlights again with many concoctions of pastes and cleaners , even Cif  ::)
Not looking too bad at all now  :)
Is Cif the new oof wonder cleaner, seems to be popping up a lot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 August 2015, 00:07:20
Finally diagnosed rear shock mount issue on 2.2, checked front brakes and fluid. General checl over, exhaust back box entry pipe looks tired, could split soon  :(

Washed and hoovered 2.2 and 3.2 then washed the bike, gave the exhaust a polish and then fitted a new windscreen on the bike. Hoping to remove some of the wind buffeting issues.

Then fired up lawn mower, made garden look presentable!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 August 2015, 09:41:49
Got a hoarse voice through shouting at a Trafic's stupid autobox.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 August 2015, 16:37:35
Fitted the new front shocks and springs to the TD, setting the camber as close as possible using CG's excellent method which worked well. Rear shocks next, then a trip to WIM. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 August 2015, 18:02:04
Yesterday - Cornwall to North West coast of Ireland. 16 hours driving plus 5 hour ferry crossing with 4 adults and 2 babies in the Galaxy.
Today I am mostly recovering by relaxing and drinking Guinness :-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 02 August 2015, 20:40:11
150 miles and never spotted 1 omega  ::) Plenty of old farts on the roads daydreaming and doing 32mph in a 60  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 03 August 2015, 08:33:52
Quote from: tunnie on 02 August 2015, 00:07:20
Finally diagnosed rear shock mount issue on 2.2, checked front brakes and fluid. General checl over, exhaust back box entry pipe looks tired, could split soon  :(

Washed and hoovered 2.2 and 3.2 then washed the bike, gave the exhaust a polish and then fitted a new windscreen on the bike. Hoping to remove some of the wind buffeting issues.

Then fired up lawn mower, made garden look presentable!

Surely you don't get much of this at 30mph? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 03 August 2015, 12:25:51
Quote from: EMD on 02 August 2015, 20:40:11
150 miles and never spotted 1 omega  ::) Plenty of old farts on the roads daydreaming and doing 32mph in a 60  >:(
Is that a reference to yourself  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 03 August 2015, 15:23:14
Quote from: biggriffin on 03 August 2015, 12:25:51
Quote from: EMD on 02 August 2015, 20:40:11
150 miles and never spotted 1 omega  ::) Plenty of old farts on the roads daydreaming and doing 32mph in a 60  >:(
Is that a reference to yourself  :D

I guess so now im eligible for over 50's life insurance and a free P pen  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 03 August 2015, 15:41:40
Removed f/n/s Door Along with solenoid stuff/speaker handle/mirror/door strap. put them all onto another door along with a new solenoid which i had put a new micro switch in..And cleared it up in three hours along with tea breaks... :y

Nigel dont leave much on them, When you Splash out £15 for a Door .  :D :D :D :D


(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/door1.JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/door2.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 August 2015, 16:51:24
Quote from: Shackeng on 03 August 2015, 08:33:52
Quote from: tunnie on 02 August 2015, 00:07:20
Finally diagnosed rear shock mount issue on 2.2, checked front brakes and fluid. General checl over, exhaust back box entry pipe looks tired, could split soon  :(

Washed and hoovered 2.2 and 3.2 then washed the bike, gave the exhaust a polish and then fitted a new windscreen on the bike. Hoping to remove some of the wind buffeting issues.

Then fired up lawn mower, made garden look presentable!

Surely you don't get much of this at 30mph? ::)

30mph would be illegal on the M3  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 03 August 2015, 16:55:09
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 August 2015, 15:41:40
Removed f/n/s Door Along with solenoid stuff/speaker handle/mirror/door strap. put them all onto another door along with a new solenoid which i had put a new micro switch in..And cleared it up in three hours along with tea breaks... :y

Nigel dont leave much on them, When you Splash out £15 for a Door .  :D :D :D :D


(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/door1.JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/door2.JPG)

He left everything on mine  :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 03 August 2015, 17:10:57
Quote from: EMD on 03 August 2015, 16:55:09
Quote from: BIGtime on 03 August 2015, 15:41:40
Removed f/n/s Door Along with solenoid stuff/speaker handle/mirror/door strap. put them all onto another door along with a new solenoid which i had put a new micro switch in..And cleared it up in three hours along with tea breaks... :y

Nigel dont leave much on them, When you Splash out £15 for a Door .  :D :D :D :D


(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/door1.JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/door2.JPG)

He left everything on mine  :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
He does on rear doors But not Front  :y Solenoidd are worth money to him on fronts..Never sells rears  :y
Even had to swap interior door handl & check strap thing  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 03 August 2015, 17:29:09
Quote
He does on rear doors But not Front  :y Solenoidd are worth money to him on fronts..Never sells rears  :y
Even had to swap interior door handl & check strap thing

Ah yes the solenoids  :y Replaced my door strap bush on the front last week ..no more cracking sounds  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 03 August 2015, 18:25:35
Replaced the rear shocks on the TD (Sachs from GM same as OE), and gave her an oil and filter change. Someone offered to buy it yesterday at the local tip, I guess he thought I was there to throw it away. 8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dan282 on 04 August 2015, 17:08:41
New rear pads and discs and new front pads fitted along with 2 new rear tyres in prep for MOT on Thursday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 04 August 2015, 17:32:46
Added 350 miles to it in a row and she never missed a bit  :y Oh and got 32 mpg which isn't bad in fact surprises me
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 August 2015, 17:47:31
Fitted a new cambelt.
While I was in there, I also replaced the crank oil seal which has been leaking for sometime. This doubled the length of the job, as I had to make a tool to hold the crank whilst loosening the crank bolt. With a 20mm square bar bolted to the crank pulley and wedged against the water pump, I had an artistic curve in my long breaker bar before the bolt let go with a loud bang. I thought I'd broken something! Then I had to modify the tool to pull the pulley off the crank. Actually changing the seal was easy, and now I have a leak free V6**





** Yes, I know that the devil will skate to work before that actually happens, but I've had a couple of beers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 20:44:41
Emptied it out ready for a trip to the Kosovans tomorrow in preparation for a wedding at the weekend.

Just as well they are doing a full Valet tomorrow as I managed to set off a dry powder extinguisher as the same time :-[ ::) Less than 1 second but boy does that stuff get around the interior of a car!!! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 August 2015, 20:55:14
Disconnected the battery.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 04 August 2015, 20:58:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 20:44:41
Emptied it out ready for a trip to the Kosovans tomorrow in preparation for a wedding at the weekend.

Just as well they are doing a full Valet tomorrow as I managed to set off a dry powder extinguisher as the same time :-[ ::) Less than 1 second but boy does that stuff get around the interior of a car!!! ;D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 21:11:58
Quote from: EMD on 04 August 2015, 20:58:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 20:44:41
Emptied it out ready for a trip to the Kosovans tomorrow in preparation for a wedding at the weekend.

Just as well they are doing a full Valet tomorrow as I managed to set off a dry powder extinguisher as the same time :-[ ::) Less than 1 second but boy does that stuff get around the interior of a car!!! ;D

 ;D ;D

Not quite my first reaction ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 04 August 2015, 21:22:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 21:11:58
Quote from: EMD on 04 August 2015, 20:58:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 20:44:41
Emptied it out ready for a trip to the Kosovans tomorrow in preparation for a wedding at the weekend.

Just as well they are doing a full Valet tomorrow as I managed to set off a dry powder extinguisher as the same time :-[ ::) Less than 1 second but boy does that stuff get around the interior of a car!!! ;D

 ;D ;D

Not quite my first reaction ::)

Indeed , bet it was fill the swear box time  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 21:53:27
Quote from: EMD on 04 August 2015, 21:22:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 21:11:58
Quote from: EMD on 04 August 2015, 20:58:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 August 2015, 20:44:41
Emptied it out ready for a trip to the Kosovans tomorrow in preparation for a wedding at the weekend.

Just as well they are doing a full Valet tomorrow as I managed to set off a dry powder extinguisher as the same time :-[ ::) Less than 1 second but boy does that stuff get around the interior of a car!!! ;D

 ;D ;D

Not quite my first reaction ::)

Indeed , bet it was fill the swear box time  ::)

Not me... I don't swear :-X ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 August 2015, 07:14:47
Get rid of the Trafic with its utterly hopeless, indecisive gearbox and the other shitbox we have had for the past week :(

Shame about the gearbox, as the old funbus is otherwise ideal for big groups.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 August 2015, 15:01:05
Just got the engine out of one of the 190s. Remarkably not too bad a job, only had a couple of bolts decide not to play ball.

The rear yard now resembles a Crystal Maze puzzle*, with the amount of planks Ive laid out over the gravel... "I'll have a mechanical, please, Richard...".


*those of you who have met me will no doubt love the irony here. No, I don't wear shoulder pads and leggings to work on the car...

Quote from: TheBoy on 05 August 2015, 07:14:47
Get rid of the Trafic with its utterly hopeless, indecisive gearbox and the other shitbox we have had for the past week :(

Shame about the gearbox, as the old funbus is otherwise ideal for big groups.

VW LT, the more old fashioned the better. Unburstable - and even policeman-proof...

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 05 August 2015, 15:30:35
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 August 2015, 15:01:05
Just got the engine out of one of the 190s. Remarkably not too bad a job, only had a couple of bolts decide not to play ball.

The rear yard now resembles a Crystal Maze puzzle*, with the amount of planks Ive laid out over the gravel... "I'll have a mechanical, please, Richard...".


*those of you who have met me will no doubt love the irony here. No, I don't wear shoulder pads and leggings to work on the car...

Quote from: TheBoy on 05 August 2015, 07:14:47
Get rid of the Trafic with its utterly hopeless, indecisive gearbox and the other shitbox we have had for the past week :(

Shame about the gearbox, as the old funbus is otherwise ideal for big groups.

VW LT, the more old fashioned the better. Unburstable - and even policeman-proof...
We Know That  ;D ;D ;D

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/_66452074_obriobrian6.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 August 2015, 15:40:16
*starts singing Sweet Transvestite*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 August 2015, 17:36:44
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 August 2015, 15:01:05

VW LT, the more old fashioned the better. Unburstable - and even policeman-proof...


For that you need one that is earlier than the late 90's Sprinter type body. Because those are hopelessly unreliable and expensive to fix. And that doesn't include VW's parts policy. Which is simple but misguided: they don't keep any!


Policemen might be hard on vehicles, but nothing compares to a window-fitter for vehicular abuse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 August 2015, 17:52:15
That sounds like a voice of experience ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 05 August 2015, 21:26:24
Noticed a noise  ::) Thats the problem having a quiet diff  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 August 2015, 23:05:07
Had it valeted by the Kosovans... Did a good job too :y

Then broke the LPG :'( Not had a chance to look properly but pinging up injector faults 2 (intermittently) and 4. Looks like an expensive few days running around on petrol until I get a chance to look properly ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 August 2015, 23:12:46
Won't hurt to have some fresh petrol through it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 August 2015, 23:14:22
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 05 August 2015, 23:12:46
Won't hurt to have some fresh petrol through it ;)

It'll hurt my pocket if I carry on driving it the way I have been lately... Doubt I'll manage more than 250 miles to a tank! :o :o

Average economy showing is around 14mpg at present :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 August 2015, 23:20:15
Barely 260 from my last one inspite of the manual box :-[ current tank looking like 340/50 but have been trying to behave...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 August 2015, 23:21:30
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 05 August 2015, 23:20:15
Barely 260 from my last one inspite of the manual box :-[ current tank looking like 340/50 but have been trying to behave...

I'm allowing for the fact I'll have dog, baby and wife in the car, plus she's driving it over the weekend as she's had surgery on her left foot so needs an auto
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 05 August 2015, 23:33:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 05 August 2015, 23:20:15
Barely 260 from my last one inspite of the manual box :-[ current tank looking like 340/50 but have been trying to behave...

Hope to get 400 out of a tank on Friday when I go up to Scotland :-\ but after that I bet I don't get more than 20mpg in the highlands over the following ten days :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:08:36
Also picked up a brand spanking Peugeot 2008 that I have sourced for someone. Initially quite impressed, for what it is :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 06 August 2015, 00:16:03
Quote from: joff on 05 August 2015, 23:33:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 05 August 2015, 23:20:15
Barely 260 from my last one inspite of the manual box :-[ current tank looking like 340/50 but have been trying to behave...

Hope to get 400 out of a tank on Friday when I go up to Scotland :-\ but after that I bet I don't get more than 20mpg in the highlands over the following ten days :'(
Your gonna need a bigger tank  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 06 August 2015, 00:16:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:08:36
Also picked up a brand spanking Peugeot 2008 that I have sourced for someone. Initially quite impressed, for what it is :y

We use one at work and it is crap.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 06 August 2015, 00:18:26
Quote from: BIGtime on 06 August 2015, 00:16:03
Quote from: joff on 05 August 2015, 23:33:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 05 August 2015, 23:20:15
Barely 260 from my last one inspite of the manual box :-[ current tank looking like 340/50 but have been trying to behave...

Hope to get 400 out of a tank on Friday when I go up to Scotland :-\ but after that I bet I don't get more than 20mpg in the highlands over the following ten days :'(
Your gonna need a bigger tank  ;D ;D

Nope, done the trip a few times now, 400 miles from home to the daughters and not run out yet ;) mind you not a lot in the tank when I go to fill up :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:25:41
Quote from: joff on 06 August 2015, 00:16:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:08:36
Also picked up a brand spanking Peugeot 2008 that I have sourced for someone. Initially quite impressed, for what it is :y

We use one at work and it is crap.  ;)

This is top of the range, top power derv drinker. Not something I would buy for me but as a (relatively) small FWD shitbox it seems reasonable. It's got all the toys bar the auto parking feature and the touchscreen sat nav seems ok
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 06 August 2015, 00:35:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:25:41
Quote from: joff on 06 August 2015, 00:16:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:08:36
Also picked up a brand spanking Peugeot 2008 that I have sourced for someone. Initially quite impressed, for what it is :y

We use one at work and it is crap.  ;)

This is top of the range, top power derv drinker. Not something I would buy for me but as a (relatively) small FWD shitbox it seems reasonable. It's got all the toys bar the auto parking feature and the touchscreen sat nav seems ok

ours is a 308SW sorry (but its still crap)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 07:53:29
Quote from: joff on 06 August 2015, 00:35:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:25:41
Quote from: joff on 06 August 2015, 00:16:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 00:08:36
Also picked up a brand spanking Peugeot 2008 that I have sourced for someone. Initially quite impressed, for what it is :y

We use one at work and it is crap.  ;)

This is top of the range, top power derv drinker. Not something I would buy for me but as a (relatively) small FWD shitbox it seems reasonable. It's got all the toys bar the auto parking feature and the touchscreen sat nav seems ok

ours is a 308SW sorry (but its still crap)

Very plastic but seats are quite comfy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 August 2015, 21:32:37
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 August 2015, 23:05:07
Had it valeted by the Kosovans... Did a good job too :y

Then broke the LPG :'( Not had a chance to look properly but pinging up injector faults 2 (intermittently) and 4. Looks like an expensive few days running around on petrol until I get a chance to look properly ::)

Fixed itself today ::) :y

I'll have to look properly later but in the mean time... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 06 August 2015, 21:35:30
Got the newly installed rear blind working  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 06 August 2015, 22:23:40
Replaced both rear springs and gave all brake pipes a good greasing  so ready for the winter months now.

Dropped the diff and replaced the oil with new as had a slight weep from bottom of the plate.All sealed and back together .Thanks MarkDTM for guidance  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 06 August 2015, 23:20:09
Today i did an experiment with my 2.2 petrol to see how much mpg i could get by driving sensibly.

I'd change gear at 2000rpm and managed an awsome 23.5mpg average over a 10 mile journey around town which i thought was pretty good :y

But on the way back got borded of driving like miss daisy and went back to normal driving and got 18.5mpg out of it  :D :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 06 August 2015, 23:38:08
Quote from: plym ian on 06 August 2015, 23:20:09
Today i did an experiment with my 2.2 petrol to see how much mpg i could get by driving sensibly.

I'd change gear at 2000rpm and managed an awsome 23.5mpg average over a 10 mile journey around town which i thought was pretty good :y

But on the way back got borded of driving like miss daisy and went back to normal driving and got 18.5mpg out of it  :D :D ;D ;D
last Friday we set off on holiday in the diseasal automatic Galaxy.

Today I had to fill it up for the first time. 560 miles on one tank & it cost €70 to fill it (about £50?) The computer has been showing between 42 & 45 mpg for most of the trip.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 07 August 2015, 00:41:17
Quote from: EMD on 06 August 2015, 21:35:30
Got the newly installed rear blind working :D
I will give it 20 presses of that button.  ;D ;D Then its Click,Click,Click..

Will It Be Up Or Will It Be Down At That Point  :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 07 August 2015, 08:25:17
Cynical or have you had one before ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 07 August 2015, 08:45:07
Quote from: BIGtime on 07 August 2015, 00:41:17
Quote from: EMD on 06 August 2015, 21:35:30
Got the newly installed rear blind working :D
I will give it 20 presses of that button.  ;D ;D Then its Click,Click,Click..

Will It Be Up Or Will It Be Down At That Point  :-\ :-\ :-\

I always leave the blind up , things break if you play with them too much  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 07 August 2015, 08:58:48
Right...hands up first,I didn't do any thing to my car today but yesterday...Irmy bumper...foglights wired up to working condition/2 good headlights fitted as the originals were not up to snuff/reversing sensors fitted and handbrake warning and sport mode bulbs replaced and that's thanks to HKT  :y... always does quality work and all I do is waffle..but I am pretty well versed in the art...Cheers Al :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 07 August 2015, 20:39:54
Service & MOT. Pick it up in the morning. OK but still needs something. Using the Wedge at the weekend.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 August 2015, 22:16:32
Drove it to Old Warden. Pitched the tent, and I'm sitting on the hill listening to the Rolling Stones tribute band, with a coolbox full of cold beer and some chocolate biscuits.
There are hotrods, customs and equally silly cars and the nutters that drive them everywhere.
The crap week is looking a lot better now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 08 August 2015, 10:47:11
Fixed the latch that was hanging off the glove box , no swear box required with the cheat method  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 21:05:50
Good news: Picked it up after service & MOT.  :y
Bad news: Vx say it has a water leak & requires new head gaskets. Asking substantial money plus 2 days to do job & one for testing. Basically replace head gaskets & cam belt?  :(

Car has only done 55K & had the belt/water pump changed August 2014.

Advice please?
TIA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 August 2015, 21:49:05
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 21:05:50
Good news: Picked it up after service & MOT.  :y
Bad news: Vx say it has a water leak & requires new head gaskets. Asking substantial money plus 2 days to do job & one for testing. Basically replace head gaskets & cam belt?  :(

Car has only done 55K & had the belt/water pump changed August 2014.

Advice please?
TIA

They are idiots... ::) what are the symptoms, if any...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 08 August 2015, 22:06:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 August 2015, 21:49:05
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 21:05:50
Good news: Picked it up after service & MOT.  :y
Bad news: Vx say it has a water leak & requires new head gaskets. Asking substantial money plus 2 days to do job & one for testing. Basically replace head gaskets & cam belt?  :(

Car has only done 55K & had the belt/water pump changed August 2014.

Advice please?
TIA

They are idiots... ::) what are the symptoms, if any...
;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 22:11:13
Well I haven't really noticed any particularly. I drive to London most days so car meets a lot of traffic congestion as you might expect and can run quite hot . ie up to 95 but always goes back down. When I reach home from London the fans sometimes kick in but soon go off.

They said they noticed some 'pink' staining at bottom of engine but coolant level seems OK maybe losing a little given the driving I do. 

Getting out of the car recently I felt quite a lot of heat from the front but I put it down to a break/leak in the exhaust which needed some work for the MOT.

How would leaking head gaskets usually show up or be identified?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 09 August 2015, 00:45:56
Fitted the wheel wiper stick and fitted a  cruise stick....And found out that the my naff code readers cannot enable cruise on a 3.2 But yet they can on a 2.2  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 August 2015, 07:32:04
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 22:11:13
Well I haven't really noticed any particularly. I drive to London most days so car meets a lot of traffic congestion as you might expect and can run quite hot . ie up to 95 but always goes back down. When I reach home from London the fans sometimes kick in but soon go off.

They said they noticed some 'pink' staining at bottom of engine but coolant level seems OK maybe losing a little given the driving I do. 

Getting out of the car recently I felt quite a lot of heat from the front but I put it down to a break/leak in the exhaust which needed some work for the MOT.

How would leaking head gaskets usually show up or be identified?
Rough running would be a start :-\ Pink staining is a tell tale of coolant, but this could be left from the water pump change or equally from the HBV... that said, if it doesn't require topping up, then it isn't losing or using any. Simples.

Temp and fan behaviour sounds normal, and the residual heat from a 3.2 can de ice entire roads, so again, normal. :y
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Post by: joff on 09 August 2015, 07:45:39
Quote from: joff on 05 August 2015, 23:33:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 05 August 2015, 23:20:15
Barely 260 from my last one inspite of the manual box :-[ current tank looking like 340/50 but have been trying to behave...

Hope to get 400 out of a tank on Friday when I go up to Scotland :-\ but after that I bet I don't get more than 20mpg in the highlands over the following ten days :'(


Well had a good drive up, and was up to 30 mpg at one point but now here with 28.9 mpg so happy and only one tank for 386 miles :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 09:25:18
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 22:11:13
How would leaking head gaskets usually show up or be identified?
Both times the HG has gone on my 3.0l, the *only* symptom has been the need to top up coolant, which gets progressively worse. No poor running, no fluid mixing, no other symptoms.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 August 2015, 09:29:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 09:25:18
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 22:11:13
How would leaking head gaskets usually show up or be identified?
Both times the HG has gone on my 3.0l, the *only* symptom has been the need to top up coolant, which gets progressively worse. No poor running, no fluid mixing, no other symptoms.
And when was the last time you encountered a 3.2 head gasket failure, let alone a double one... ::)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 August 2015, 09:31:03
3.0 engines have slight tendency to eat their head gaskets. 3.2 engines have  hard & fast rule never to do so.
I think your local Vauxhall dealer currently has a quiet spell in their workshop.
It might be worth getting them to put it on paper - diagnosis & price to repair - then report them to trading standards.  ;)


edit. Looks like Mr Telemacher and I were almost posting the same thing at the same time. ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 09:47:24
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 09 August 2015, 09:29:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 09:25:18
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 22:11:13
How would leaking head gaskets usually show up or be identified?
Both times the HG has gone on my 3.0l, the *only* symptom has been the need to top up coolant, which gets progressively worse. No poor running, no fluid mixing, no other symptoms.
And when was the last time you encountered a 3.2 head gasket failure, let alone a double one... ::)
Yup, we know v6 HG failures are rare, although 1998 3.0l V6 seem to be worse than most, leaking from rear of 2/4/6 bank.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 August 2015, 10:29:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 09:47:24
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 09 August 2015, 09:29:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 09:25:18
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 22:11:13
How would leaking head gaskets usually show up or be identified?
Both times the HG has gone on my 3.0l, the *only* symptom has been the need to top up coolant, which gets progressively worse. No poor running, no fluid mixing, no other symptoms.
And when was the last time you encountered a 3.2 head gasket failure, let alone a double one... ::)
Yup, we know v6 HG failures are rare, although 1998 3.0l V6 seem to be worse than most, leaking from rear of 2/4/6 bank.

2.5's go as well.  ::)  Mine leaked for ages and I put up with it until it started to leak into the oil and it went to mayo  ::)

Oooops!  ;D
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Post by: EMD on 09 August 2015, 11:24:45
Flat battery on the 2.5  >:( Just knew something would opps up
on a quite sunday  ::)
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Post by: Shackeng on 09 August 2015, 17:43:16
Removed the TD i/C fan which keeps blowing the fuse. Bearings are shot, so another fan is required. :(
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Post by: Lagondanet on 09 August 2015, 17:56:16
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 09 August 2015, 07:32:04
Quote from: Lagondanet on 08 August 2015, 22:11:13
Well I haven't really noticed any particularly. I drive to London most days so car meets a lot of traffic congestion as you might expect and can run quite hot . ie up to 95 but always goes back down. When I reach home from London the fans sometimes kick in but soon go off.

They said they noticed some 'pink' staining at bottom of engine but coolant level seems OK maybe losing a little given the driving I do. 

Getting out of the car recently I felt quite a lot of heat from the front but I put it down to a break/leak in the exhaust which needed some work for the MOT.

How would leaking head gaskets usually show up or be identified?
Rough running would be a start :-\ Pink staining is a tell tale of coolant, but this could be left from the water pump change or equally from the HBV... that said, if it doesn't require topping up, then it isn't losing or using any. Simples.

Temp and fan behaviour sounds normal, and the residual heat from a 3.2 can de ice entire roads, so again, normal. :y

Seems to be running OK. I'll keep an eye on the coolant level. Thanks for your help.  :y
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Post by: deviator on 09 August 2015, 20:25:52
First oil change since my ownership and a spinning housing dealt with like pro, due to the help from here  :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 09 August 2015, 22:46:05
Fitted a new radiator and M.A.F. meter today and at long last my miggy drives as it should...perfect....well pleased considering yesterday i went to look at a sport version with a view to buying it,,,but not now   :D ;D :y
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Post by: mka306 on 09 August 2015, 23:27:39
Started using shell v power after a bottle of cataclean and so far the eml has stayed of, still cant work out why the car surges at low speed though >:(
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Post by: joff on 10 August 2015, 08:02:12
Quote from: mka306 on 09 August 2015, 23:27:39
Started using shell v power after a bottle of cataclean and so far the eml has stayed of, still cant work out why the car surges at low speed though >:(

I put 2 bottles of cataclean in the Elite the other week at 1/4 tank, used it until the fuel light was on then topped up, did 5 miles and EML come on. Reset with maxScan and drove to Scotland on a full tank, light still off at the moment but have 2 more bottle of cataclean in the car to give it another dose. Only had one bank up when the EML light come on after first dose.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2015, 08:16:54
The only real solution to 0420 and 0430 codes on a 3.2 (and 2.6, though less common) is to move the sensors.

Cataclean at best will only be a short term solution.
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Post by: ted_one on 10 August 2015, 08:57:00
It's becoming a well known fact that   ::)::)that I do very little work on my cars as I have a very short attention span and anger management problems SO.....many thanks to HKT for his hard work and perseverance on Saturday whilst upgrading the springs and shocks on the red 3.2. Car is now lowered 30mm with Bilstein B4's and Eibach springs and I think it looks the doggies danglies :y  Definitely needed the work done as rear n/s spring was broken and the shocks were all fubared,so once again Al to the rescue....car handles like a dream,goes round the twisties like it should and then all it needs is some new tyres and a four wheel alignment...job's a good 'un :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 August 2015, 09:53:44
A pleasure, as ever :y

The bloke next door, a lifelong Octavia VRS fanboy, is still saying how good it looks 8)
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Post by: joff on 10 August 2015, 10:18:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 August 2015, 08:16:54
The only real solution to 0420 and 0430 codes on a 3.2 (and 2.6, though less common) is to move the sensors.

Cataclean at best will only be a short term solution.

Have a set in the parts shed that need sensors moving :y
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Post by: ted_one on 10 August 2015, 10:19:49
The pleasure is now all mine,because it's amazing how the driving experience dropped away so gradually over the car's 90,000 miles that I didn't realise it was so crap and it was only when the wheels came for a refurb did I find the broken rear spring which flagged up the need for a suspension upgrade.The car was getting to be a bit of a puddle jumper due to the shocks etc being so tired. Quality job :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 10 August 2015, 10:34:04
Spent all weekend trying to change the alternator on the BMW.. after two days I got to this point but still the alternator is wedged in there, seemingly stuck between the oil cooler and alternator bracket :(

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2liydys.jpg)

[edit] That's - radiator fan out, serpentine belt off, idler pulley off, wheel off, arch liner out, undertray off.. and still stuck.  Next thing is to try lifting the engine slightly.
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Post by: biggriffin on 10 August 2015, 12:48:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 10 August 2015, 09:53:44
A pleasure, as ever :y

The bloke next door, a lifelong Octavia VRS fanboy, is still saying how good it looks 8)

Not owned many cars then :D
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Post by: andyc on 10 August 2015, 13:01:21
Not quite "What have i done to my car" but more like "what have i done"  ::)


(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/andyc2411/bitter4_zpskfp4banr.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/andyc2411/media/bitter4_zpskfp4banr.jpg.html)

Andy
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 August 2015, 13:04:54
Oooh, that's a nice Monza :P

Bitter is it not :-\ very cool though 8)
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Post by: andyc on 10 August 2015, 13:40:02
Its SC008
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 August 2015, 13:52:35
Quote from: andyc on 10 August 2015, 13:40:02
Its SC008
Just googled to be sure, but very nice indeed :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 August 2015, 14:23:44
3.0 or 3.9?
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Post by: andyc on 10 August 2015, 15:47:46
Its a 3.0 Striaght Six, the first batch of cars were all 3.0 and the 3.9 came later. If i can find an Irmscher crank at the right money i might look at taking to a 3.6 as it will have more grunt than the 3.9 and won't have the over heating problems.

Andy

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Post by: joff on 10 August 2015, 16:32:02
Quote from: joff on 10 August 2015, 10:18:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 August 2015, 08:16:54
The only real solution to 0420 and 0430 codes on a 3.2 (and 2.6, though less common) is to move the sensors.

Cataclean at best will only be a short term solution.

Have a set in the parts shed that need sensors moving :y

I'm going to keep my mouth shut in the future, went out this morning to go to Scotland's secret bunker with a full car of wife daughter and two granddaughters, got 5 min into trip and EML come on, so stopped and reset with Maxcom and all was fine, coming home stopped in traffic and the spanner sign come on as I pulled away after a clunk ? Stopped and checked with Maxcom and no codes. Turn engine back on all is fine. I have had this once before about six months ago ? Think it's time for a ATF change.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 August 2015, 17:50:45
Quote from: nitro on 10 August 2015, 08:57:00
.....Car is now lowered 30mm with Bilstein B4's and Eibach springs and I think it looks the doggies danglies :y  ....car handles like a dream,goes round the twisties like it should

I do love that exact same setup on my 3.2, just feels fantastic to drive.
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Post by: ted_one on 10 August 2015, 17:59:10
Agreed...got that set up on the 3.0 as well,certainly the way to go when it comes to fixing up a shagged out suspension :y
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Post by: Lagondanet on 10 August 2015, 21:42:34
Latest.
Topped up coolant last night. 45 miles to Hammersmith this morning, when parking dropped at least half a litre of coolant, just in front of front driver's side wheel. Is that where expansion tank exits. Got back this evening, traffic not too bad, but temp gauge 90-95 most of way.   Few drops when I parked, and expansion tank took a litre to top up. Felt and smelt hot (coolant) on driver's side.

Going to get a second Vx opinion on Wednesday but would value your input.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 August 2015, 22:10:28
Quote from: Lagondanet on 10 August 2015, 21:42:34
Latest.
Topped up coolant last night. 45 miles to Hammersmith this morning, when parking dropped at least half a litre of coolant, just in front of front driver's side wheel. Is that where expansion tank exits. Got back this evening, traffic not too bad, but temp gauge 90-95 most of way.   Few drops when I parked, and expansion tank took a litre to top up. Felt and smelt hot (coolant) on driver's side.

Going to get a second Vx opinion on Wednesday but would value your input.
Possibilities on that side are:
HBV
Expansion Tank
Radiator

My money would be on either radiator or expansion tank :-\ What state is top of tank in? they can crack around the filler...
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 August 2015, 22:33:42
Could be the recirc electric pump
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 August 2015, 22:40:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 10 August 2015, 22:33:42
Could be the recirc electric pump
Only runs when engine is off and climate on...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 09:07:10
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 10 August 2015, 22:10:28
Quote from: Lagondanet on 10 August 2015, 21:42:34
Latest.
Topped up coolant last night. 45 miles to Hammersmith this morning, when parking dropped at least half a litre of coolant, just in front of front driver's side wheel. Is that where expansion tank exits. Got back this evening, traffic not too bad, but temp gauge 90-95 most of way.   Few drops when I parked, and expansion tank took a litre to top up. Felt and smelt hot (coolant) on driver's side.

Going to get a second Vx opinion on Wednesday but would value your input.
Possibilities on that side are:
HBV
Expansion Tank
Radiator

My money would be on either radiator or expansion tank :-\ What state is top of tank in? they can crack around the filler...

On journey to London today went early so little congestion. 90 degrees. No loss of coolant but slight seepage/drops on top of expansion tank. Could be cap? Can't see any cracks.

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Post by: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 09:08:24
Could replace expansion tank & cap?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 August 2015, 09:14:57
Quote from: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 09:08:24
Could replace expansion tank & cap?
Tank cracks aren't always obvious, but follow the moulding seams around the filler. Eventually they open out and all becomes plain.

Worst case, you end up with a nice clean header tank/cap, but if it solves the issue then it's alot cheaper than a double headectomy ;)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 09:18:04
See how we go this evening when there will be more traffic. How big is the job to replace HBV?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 August 2015, 09:19:57
Quote from: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 09:18:04
See how we go this evening when there will be more traffic. How big is the job to replace HBV?
Not very. Can be fiddly, depending on the approach used... plenum off or scuttle off, but otherwise it's three hose clips :y
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Post by: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 09:28:09
Thanks for the info.  :y
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Post by: EMD on 11 August 2015, 17:43:47
Picked up 2 ton of box section offcuts today from a metalworks in Daventry , the omega went well in the bends on the way back  ::)
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Post by: BazaJT on 11 August 2015, 19:31:29
Walked past it half a dozen times,as is usual.Advertised it for sale in the local branches of 4 major supermarkets.
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Post by: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 20:48:30
Had some fun the other week,took the 4wd off road and tried out the new tyres and wheels i got of ebay for £51,they certainly helped to get to some places a land rover couldnt get up,here some pics  ;D
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/7c244bf0e1e49ae818cd325ef384a3fe_zpsk2ze9sp5.jpg)
The new wheels and tyres,just waiting to get a new pair of matching mud tyres so as to put steel as spare and put alloy back on.

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/a3c353c7618a4a91abc56885ad27e621_zpso37gg88g.jpg)
Steepest part of the offroad course we were on,and steeper than it looks

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/e8cd10d54e5a68638096ec2a7b1e3926_zpsq1eoxbg3.jpg)
At the balance point opposite wheels off the ground,sorry cant see the front but it was happening tho.
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Post by: biggriffin on 11 August 2015, 20:53:50
Quote from: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 20:48:30
Had some fun the other week,took the 4wd off road and tried out the new tyres and wheels i got of ebay for £51,they certainly helped to get to some places a land rover couldnt get up,here some pics  ;D
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/7c244bf0e1e49ae818cd325ef384a3fe_zpsk2ze9sp5.jpg)
The new wheels and tyres,just waiting to get a new pair of matching mud tyres so as to put steel as spare and put alloy back on.

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/a3c353c7618a4a91abc56885ad27e621_zpso37gg88g.jpg)
Steepest part of the offroad course we were on,and steeper than it looks

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/e8cd10d54e5a68638096ec2a7b1e3926_zpsq1eoxbg3.jpg)
At the balance point opposite wheels off the ground,sorry cant see the front but it was happening tho.
The Mighty Frontera is back :y
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Post by: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 20:56:04
also recovering a disco that got stuck  ;D

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/ea32a7315c1a5a8f88a7c4337fe73aae_zpsisekyarn.jpg)
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Post by: steve6367 on 11 August 2015, 21:04:47
Replaced air on compressor on saloon - ATS down the road don't have any gas until next week though!

Then I thought I'd do an oil change instead and things got much worse. Oil filter cover would not move, so got the breaker bar out and the whole things starts going around and around! Tried strap wrench and chain type with socket on to keep body still but the cap will not come off.

Any thoughts? Or do I give up and take it to a garage? (Spent 2 hours trying so far!)
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Post by: Steve B on 11 August 2015, 21:17:59
Quote from: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 20:56:04
also recovering a disco that got stuck  ;D

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/ea32a7315c1a5a8f88a7c4337fe73aae_zpsisekyarn.jpg)
Single What  :D :D :D
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 11 August 2015, 21:51:14
Fitted new rear discs..and pads and fitting kit and hand brake shoes to the miggy today  :y
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Post by: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 21:59:38
Latest. On way back from London 90-95 degrees. Low coolant light came on. At home, engine off, expansion tank dropped 50%. No apparent leaks other than seepage from cap?
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Post by: EMD on 11 August 2015, 22:46:26
Quote from: steve6367 on 11 August 2015, 21:04:47
Replaced air on compressor on saloon - ATS down the road don't have any gas until next week though!

Then I thought I'd do an oil change instead and things got much worse. Oil filter cover would not move, so got the breaker bar out and the whole things starts going around and around! Tried strap wrench and chain type with socket on to keep body still but the cap will not come off.

Any thoughts? Or do I give up and take it to a garage? (Spent 2 hours trying so far!)

Work of the devil them bloody caps and cartridges  ::) I was surprised how brittle the cap was , mine split trying to turn it  >:( Only way i know to get it off is with a filter strap on the body to stop it turning  :-\
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Post by: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 22:58:32
Quote from: BIGtime on 11 August 2015, 21:17:59
Quote from: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 20:56:04
also recovering a disco that got stuck  ;D

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/ea32a7315c1a5a8f88a7c4337fe73aae_zpsisekyarn.jpg)
Single What  :D :D :D
Single hole multivalve  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 August 2015, 23:00:44
Quote from: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 21:59:38
Latest. On way back from London 90-95 degrees. Low coolant light came on. At home, engine off, expansion tank dropped 50%. No apparent leaks other than seepage from cap?
New bottle and cap then  ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 August 2015, 23:03:08
Quote from: steve6367 on 11 August 2015, 21:04:47
Replaced air on compressor on saloon - ATS down the road don't have any gas until next week though!

Then I thought I'd do an oil change instead and things got much worse. Oil filter cover would not move, so got the breaker bar out and the whole things starts going around and around! Tried strap wrench and chain type with socket on to keep body still but the cap will not come off.

Any thoughts? Or do I give up and take it to a garage? (Spent 2 hours trying so far!)
Don't drive/run it... it will leak. Alot.

Either beat ten bells out of it and renew or replace with threaded bush and spin on :y
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Post by: steve6367 on 11 August 2015, 23:09:31
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 August 2015, 23:03:08
Quote from: steve6367 on 11 August 2015, 21:04:47
Replaced air on compressor on saloon - ATS down the road don't have any gas until next week though!

Then I thought I'd do an oil change instead and things got much worse. Oil filter cover would not move, so got the breaker bar out and the whole things starts going around and around! Tried strap wrench and chain type with socket on to keep body still but the cap will not come off.

Any thoughts? Or do I give up and take it to a garage? (Spent 2 hours trying so far!)
Don't drive/run it... it will leak. Alot.

Either beat ten bells out of it and renew or replace with threaded bush and spin on :y

I have 2 filters in stock though  :D

Access is the problem I think - will have to find way of getting car higher before I can attach it. The whole thing won't come off if I just keep unwinding it?

What a stupid design!
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 August 2015, 23:31:10
Quote from: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 22:58:32
Quote from: BIGtime on 11 August 2015, 21:17:59
Quote from: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 20:56:04
also recovering a disco that got stuck  ;D

(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/ea32a7315c1a5a8f88a7c4337fe73aae_zpsisekyarn.jpg)
Single What  :D :D :D
Single hole multivalve  :y

More like www.single-swingers.com!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 23:51:14
Not at all,i have no need for that sort of site,was looking at changing my lpg tank on the frontera.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 August 2015, 00:01:47
Quote from: T.m.f on 11 August 2015, 23:51:14
Not at all,i have no need for that sort of site,was looking at changing my lpg tank on the frontera.

OK.  ;)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 12 August 2015, 16:30:22
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 August 2015, 23:00:44
Quote from: Lagondanet on 11 August 2015, 21:59:38
Latest. On way back from London 90-95 degrees. Low coolant light came on. At home, engine off, expansion tank dropped 50%. No apparent leaks other than seepage from cap?
New bottle and cap then  ;)

My second local Vx dealer said it was the cap (replaced) & that the tank is OK. No mention of HG. We shall see. Thanks for advice.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 17:46:34
I got the stupid filter apart and didn't break it!  :y  ::)  :D

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/th_2015-08-12%2014.33.40_zpsytrb7fho.jpg) (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/steve6367/media/2015-08-12%2014.33.40_zpsytrb7fho.jpg.html)

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/th_2015-08-12%2014.33.19_zpscajdgpqn.jpg) (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/steve6367/media/2015-08-12%2014.33.19_zpscajdgpqn.jpg.html)

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/steve6367/th_2015-08-12%2014.12.52_zpsttwomf6i.jpg) (http://s429.photobucket.com/user/steve6367/media/2015-08-12%2014.12.52_zpsttwomf6i.jpg.html)

Then I thought I'd just take a look at the Estate - exactly the same solid as anything and to add to the fun the oil drain plug is also solid! Do garages put these things on as tight as they can for fun?! Time to stop and have some wine!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 August 2015, 20:06:27
Whats that screw thing ? , mite need one of those to take the one off the 2.5 .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:23:22
Brilliant is what it is! I tried with various chain / strap devices but just slipped. I used mole grips to just nip it up and it held firm  :y

It is this:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 12 August 2015, 21:26:11
Might get one to take the top off the Marmite jar.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 August 2015, 21:29:55
Quote from: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:23:22
Brilliant is what it is! I tried with various chain / strap devices but just slipped. I used mole grips to just nip it up and it held firm  :y

It is this:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band

Good bit of kit that  :y Are you converting to spin on now ? Just wondering as your housing was spinning because the locating tab had broken or something  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:34:47
Quote from: Lagondanet on 12 August 2015, 21:26:11
Might get one to take the top off the Marmite jar.  :y

It will cope with that - held the body against my 18" breaker bar with me hanging off the end!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:36:39
Quote from: EMD on 12 August 2015, 21:29:55
Quote from: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:23:22
Brilliant is what it is! I tried with various chain / strap devices but just slipped. I used mole grips to just nip it up and it held firm  :y

It is this:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band


Good bit of kit that  :y Are you converting to spin on now ? Just wondering as your housing was spinning because the locating tab had broken or something  :-\

I'm not sure there is a location tab to be honest, but happy to be corrected?

They both seemed in perfect order so put them back on 45nm on the body nut and 15nm on the cap. Will see what happens in 6000 miles time. I had already ordered one spin on converter, but at £15 +vat even with TC I am not sure I need it.

Its one of those job that even if they stick again I can now do quickly with the tools I have.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 August 2015, 21:39:42
Think ill get one from here though  :y

filter band (http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=Cfk65Qq7LVcfrE4vwbq-dlcAH0pWKnAXaj87ivAHizbz4mgIIBBABIM-Irh4oBWC7jrqD0ArIAQepAlkDpI1NMbo-qgQnT9DVA5c45RqQtoyWzlEaTGXcldkq4uhTKzAR0UuBzPW2HUE87AwMgAWQTsAFBaAGJoAH4qXjHIgHAZAHAqgHpr4b2AcB4BLg4uva26-B0BY&sig=AOD64_2nWWQUh0zWNYazIrlY_b2OTyuSFA&ctype=5&clui=6&rct=j&q=&ved=0CCUQww9qFQoTCJTH6d2ypMcCFUPbGgodLBYFXQ&adurl=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-134428-41853-0/2%3Fipn%3Dicep%26icep_id%3D67%26mtid%3D1673%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D50600204586_563391%26icep_item_id%3D281550690791%26itemid%3D281550690791%26icep_meta_categ_id%3D131090%26icep_etrs%3DY%26icep_epid%3D-999%26icep_ctlg%3D-999%26icep_cond%3DNew%26targetid%3D75951449826%26rlsatarget%3D%26rpc%3D0.14%26rpc_upld_id%3D53110%26device%3Dc%26icep_msku_flag%3Dn%26icep_cbt%3Dn%26adtype%3Dpla)

Will be handy for the spin on anyway  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:51:28
Quote from: EMD on 12 August 2015, 21:39:42
Think ill get one from here though  :y

filter band (http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=Cfk65Qq7LVcfrE4vwbq-dlcAH0pWKnAXaj87ivAHizbz4mgIIBBABIM-Irh4oBWC7jrqD0ArIAQepAlkDpI1NMbo-qgQnT9DVA5c45RqQtoyWzlEaTGXcldkq4uhTKzAR0UuBzPW2HUE87AwMgAWQTsAFBaAGJoAH4qXjHIgHAZAHAqgHpr4b2AcB4BLg4uva26-B0BY&sig=AOD64_2nWWQUh0zWNYazIrlY_b2OTyuSFA&ctype=5&clui=6&rct=j&q=&ved=0CCUQww9qFQoTCJTH6d2ypMcCFUPbGgodLBYFXQ&adurl=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-134428-41853-0/2%3Fipn%3Dicep%26icep_id%3D67%26mtid%3D1673%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D50600204586_563391%26icep_item_id%3D281550690791%26itemid%3D281550690791%26icep_meta_categ_id%3D131090%26icep_etrs%3DY%26icep_epid%3D-999%26icep_ctlg%3D-999%26icep_cond%3DNew%26targetid%3D75951449826%26rlsatarget%3D%26rpc%3D0.14%26rpc_upld_id%3D53110%26device%3Dc%26icep_msku_flag%3Dn%26icep_cbt%3Dn%26adtype%3Dpla)

Will be handy for the spin on anyway  ;)

Good price  :y

Unfortunately I was in that I need it now situation so Halfords won!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 August 2015, 22:14:49
Started clearing the decks ready for a rad/condenser swap and found a couple of crusty bits... Two holes later and I am done for the day. Will need to break out the grinder tomorrow in order to remove the self levelling pump bracket.

Christ alone knows what the previous owner did or didn't do to the car, but he obviously parked it in the Mancchester Ship canal ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 August 2015, 22:57:20
Quote from: EMD on 12 August 2015, 21:29:55
Quote from: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:23:22
Brilliant is what it is! I tried with various chain / strap devices but just slipped. I used mole grips to just nip it up and it held firm  :y

It is this:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band

Good bit of kit that  :y Are you converting to spin on now ? Just wondering as your housing was spinning because the locating tab had broken or something  :-\
Just read the reviews on the Halfords one, very mixed to say the least. I think i will stick to my ancient chain one as there is a fair amount of room on a Desmond.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 13 August 2015, 10:47:53
Quote from: ronnyd on 12 August 2015, 22:57:20
Quote from: EMD on 12 August 2015, 21:29:55
Quote from: steve6367 on 12 August 2015, 21:23:22
Brilliant is what it is! I tried with various chain / strap devices but just slipped. I used mole grips to just nip it up and it held firm  :y

It is this:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band

Good bit of kit that  :y Are you converting to spin on now ? Just wondering as your housing was spinning because the locating tab had broken or something  :-\
Just read the reviews on the Halfords one, very mixed to say the least. I think i will stick to my ancient chain one as there is a fair amount of room on a Desmond.

May just be me, but I could not get either the socket or handle chain type to grip on mine - the tool linked worked perfectly. (with some gentle tightening with mole grips)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 August 2015, 11:13:36
Just cut up an irmy front bumper in to 4 bits with a jigsaw
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 August 2015, 11:39:57
Replaced the fubarred TD intercooler fan with a SH one which works well through my manually switched cct. While doing so I put some fine chicken wire in the rubber intake to stop leaves etc. blocking the fan, which probably caused the failure. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 August 2015, 12:25:45
Quote from: EMD on 13 August 2015, 11:13:36
Just cut up an irmy front bumper in to 4 bits with a jigsaw
 ;D
Are you oppsing mental ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 August 2015, 12:58:22
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 August 2015, 12:25:45
Quote from: EMD on 13 August 2015, 11:13:36
Just cut up an irmy front bumper in to 4 bits with a jigsaw
 ;D
Are you oppsing mental ???

Its been in the garden 3 years with stuff growing out of it  ;D Big splits both sides and dents and chips all over it but the main thing is its only from a Veccy B  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 13 August 2015, 20:57:30
Trip to and from London uneventful today. Good temp and no leaks. Second Vx dealer said no HG problems! Just replaced the expansion tank cap.

Enjoyed PF's The Wall on the way home. Had forgotten how good it is.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 August 2015, 22:35:10
New radiator and condenser fitted to the black one... only took three days due to some unforeseen rust issues and the poxy weather. Popped a freshly charged battery on it, started first go, but battery is toast... left car idling whilst checking the cooling system, so about half an hour, moved it onto the drive and switched off, only to notice that I was about four feet short of where I was aiming for. Would it restart? Not even an adolescent attempt at effort... ::)

Still, only the brakes, front suspension and doubtless more rust and I can begin to consider getting it MoTd  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 14 August 2015, 23:27:58
Garage fitted new petrol filter today along with hand brake adjustment and new water pump and antifreeze added. and general check over, :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 15 August 2015, 08:26:03
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 14 August 2015, 22:35:10
New radiator and condenser fitted to the black one... only took three days due to some unforeseen rust issues and the poxy weather. Popped a freshly charged battery on it, started first go, but battery is toast... left car idling whilst checking the cooling system, so about half an hour, moved it onto the drive and switched off, only to notice that I was about four feet short of where I was aiming for. Would it restart? Not even an adolescent attempt at effort... ::)

Still, only the brakes, front suspension and doubtless more rust and I can begin to consider getting it MoTd  ;)

There is always more  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 August 2015, 17:02:43
Finally finished the alternator on the BMW.. thanks to my Dad coming down so there were two of us, in the end the process went something like this:

Remove:

0) The engine top cover, air box and intake elbow
1) The radiator fan assembly (front upper slam panel off, upper radiator plastic cover off, lift the radiator fan assembly and fold in the tab on the right hand side then lift free)
2) The serpentine belt (T60 Torx into the tensioner on a long bar, take off the tension, remove belt)
3) Remove the idler pulley bolted to the alternator (lever off the front plastic cover, unbolt the T50 (or was it T45?) bolt in the centre with a breaker bar)
4) If you can, remove the idler pulley bolted to the belt tensioner (same as above. Sadly someone has previously mullered the bolt on mine by hammering an allen key into it ::) so we left it in position and levered the tensioner out of the way when necessary)
5) Get the car in the air on jack stands
6) Remove the front under tray (Thank you BMW for using half-turn quick release fixings!)
7) Remove the two large bolts securing the alternator to the engine
8) Remove the two 13mm bolts securing the PAS pump to the same bracket to give you more wiggle room
9) Unclip the main positive lead going to the alternator from the metal clips (one under the throttle body, one on the passenger head and one above the alternator)
10) Lever, wiggle, pull, curse, swear, remove knuckle skin, lever, curse, lever, crawl under the car, lever, get out, pull, crawl under, lever.. eventually you will be able to rotate the alternator slightly anticlockwise while simultaneously pulling it forward, down slightly and it will come off the mounts and out past the oil cooler thermostatic housing at the back.
11) Now put something heavy in front of the radiator fins (I used a thick car mat) and pull the alternator forward and tilt slightly vertical (drive pulley facing upward) till you can get to the 13mm battery +ve nut and the small clip-in connector at the rear. Undo these, you might have to get to the B+ nut from underneath
12) Withdraw alternator
13) Do the 30 second job of changing the regulator pack
14) ...

And as they say in Haynes, refitting is the reverse of removal. With more swearing. It's an absolute sod to get back into the space it came out from..


Hope I don't have to do that again in a hurry! At least the voltage now sits at ~14.3V rather than swinging from 11V to 18V..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 August 2015, 18:27:17
Did you change the chains whilst you were there? Joking aside, sounds like a right mission :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 August 2015, 20:17:05
Some things are so nicely thought about - like the quick release under tray that doesn't rust on, or the fold in tabs on the fan assembly..

..and then they went and wedged the alternator somewhere you almost have to pull the engine to get at!

Ah well, the perils of 8 cylinders I suppose  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 August 2015, 22:26:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 August 2015, 17:02:43
Finally finished the alternator on the BMW.. thanks to my Dad coming down so there were two of us, in the end the process went something like this:

Remove:

0) The engine top cover, air box and intake elbow
1) The radiator fan assembly (front upper slam panel off, upper radiator plastic cover off, lift the radiator fan assembly and fold in the tab on the right hand side then lift free)
2) The serpentine belt (T60 Torx into the tensioner on a long bar, take off the tension, remove belt)
3) Remove the idler pulley bolted to the alternator (lever off the front plastic cover, unbolt the T50 (or was it T45?) bolt in the centre with a breaker bar)
4) If you can, remove the idler pulley bolted to the belt tensioner (same as above. Sadly someone has previously mullered the bolt on mine by hammering an allen key into it ::) so we left it in position and levered the tensioner out of the way when necessary)
5) Get the car in the air on jack stands
6) Remove the front under tray (Thank you BMW for using half-turn quick release fixings!)
7) Remove the two large bolts securing the alternator to the engine
8) Remove the two 13mm bolts securing the PAS pump to the same bracket to give you more wiggle room
9) Unclip the main positive lead going to the alternator from the metal clips (one under the throttle body, one on the passenger head and one above the alternator)
10) Lever, wiggle, pull, curse, swear, remove knuckle skin, lever, curse, lever, crawl under the car, lever, get out, pull, crawl under, lever.. eventually you will be able to rotate the alternator slightly anticlockwise while simultaneously pulling it forward, down slightly and it will come off the mounts and out past the oil cooler thermostatic housing at the back.
11) Now put something heavy in front of the radiator fins (I used a thick car mat) and pull the alternator forward and tilt slightly vertical (drive pulley facing upward) till you can get to the 13mm battery +ve nut and the small clip-in connector at the rear. Undo these, you might have to get to the B+ nut from underneath
12) Withdraw alternator
13) Do the 30 second job of changing the regulator pack
14) ...

And as they say in Haynes, refitting is the reverse of removal. With more swearing. It's an absolute sod to get back into the space it came out from..


Hope I don't have to do that again in a hurry! At least the voltage now sits at ~14.3V rather than swinging from 11V to 18V..

So just one spanner rating in Haynes then. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 August 2015, 22:48:18
 ;D  ;D probably! All the how-tos I could find on the internet had all of four steps..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 15 August 2015, 22:54:07
Changed the radiator for the correct type,,renewed thermostat just in case....flushed system...refilled...and drove it..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2015, 09:12:11
Drove it on petrol. On purpose.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 16 August 2015, 10:17:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2015, 09:12:11
Drove it on petrol. On purpose. And cried

Fixed ::)

I had to recently too...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2015, 12:30:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 16 August 2015, 10:17:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2015, 09:12:11
Drove it on petrol. On purpose. And cried

Fixed ::)

I had to recently too...
In my case, just trying to get trims to settle before its MOT...

...I suppose I could dig out the Tech2, but CBA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 16 August 2015, 15:28:43
Not today but Friday...

Drove back from our holiday in the lakes dragging our tintent behind us, absolutely faultless :) :y very happy motoring again...

Only thing is, there seems to be a noise that is happening from the rear left.... happened before going away, think it may be the rear ARB bush but not 100%...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 August 2015, 15:32:18
Replaced rear shock bushes on the 2.2, much, much better now over bumps. Pics to follow  :)

Oh and replacement kit has 17mm bolt, not 16 which was on before  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 16 August 2015, 23:22:13
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2015, 15:32:18
Replaced rear shock bushes on the 2.2, much, much better now over bumps. Pics to follow  :)

Oh and replacement kit has 17mm bolt, not 16 which was on before  ;D

How much were the parts and were you get them from tunnie  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 17 August 2015, 18:16:12
While removing e g r valve today i found it easier if i removed the breather pipe and steel tube that runs from the cam cover to the engine sump...oh my god it was 80% clogged with pure gunge so cleaned that out and fitted new metal gasket and job was a good un....apart from the egr...still debating about that one,, :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 August 2015, 20:26:03
Well yesterday Daz replaced the Wishbones (Re-used the existing poly bushes  :y)  :)
Today a visit to WIM to get the Geometry setup again  :) then picked up the repainted bumper from Josh.  :)
Then finally got round to doing an oil and filter change (I'm capable of that task!!)  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: andyc on 17 August 2015, 22:20:37
Put three coats of high build primer on the Senator, just got to rub the whole thing down and put one more coat on, joy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 August 2015, 22:53:53
Quote from: EMD on 16 August 2015, 23:22:13
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2015, 15:32:18
Replaced rear shock bushes on the 2.2, much, much better now over bumps. Pics to follow  :)

Oh and replacement kit has 17mm bolt, not 16 which was on before  ;D

How much were the parts and were you get them from tunnie  :)

£19+vat each side  :y

From Vauxhall dealer  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 19 August 2015, 19:26:49
Just picked up 4 more mud terrain tyres for t.m.f,for the price of £35  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 19 August 2015, 19:58:02
Quote from: T.m.f on 19 August 2015, 19:26:49
Just picked up 4 more mud terrain tyres for t.m.f,for the price of £35  :D

Thats nearly 99p territory  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 19 August 2015, 20:17:30
Getting there emd,sorry jedi master,im trying really hard for 99p bargains  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 August 2015, 20:25:53
Quote from: T.m.f on 19 August 2015, 20:17:30
Getting there emd,sorry jedi master,im trying really hard for 99p bargains  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-3-2i-V6-24v-auto-2001MY-Elite-/231614725991?hash=item35ed503f67
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 August 2015, 21:05:36
Had to nip down one of the local garages to look at a pesky Zafira that keeps developing faults, and a Veccy-C that brings on the EML as soon as the car starts moving.  By time I got there, they had already diagnosed the Zaffy, the Veccy took a bit of logical fault finding.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 August 2015, 10:45:47
Ordered some rear shocks... The self-levelling is going as it is still unpredictable. Nice Irmscher ones at a good price :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 August 2015, 17:47:14
Reconnected the battery and started it!  :y  First time!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2015, 18:01:40
Broke down. Twice.  Both times at really inconvenient times. Fortunately the first time it restarted quickly. Second time it needed a bit of tinkering...   ...on a roundabout
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 August 2015, 09:44:06
Yesterday evening, changed the rear pads and the rear shocks on the Battlebus.

On the upside, its stopped that high pitched squeal.

On the downside, I now know I have a broken spring. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 22 August 2015, 10:28:15
Mot passed yesterday only advisory osf tyre tread low,20 years old this month. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 August 2015, 10:49:53
Does not handle very good with boot overloaded  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 August 2015, 10:59:12
Quote from: annihilator on 22 August 2015, 10:28:15
Mot passed yesterday only advisory osf tyre tread low,20 years old this month. :y

The tyre or the car or both ??? :D :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 22 August 2015, 13:09:33
Quote
20 years old this month

i do have a 40yr old tyre in my shed that was on an old austin i bought years ago and was fitted brand new for it's mot and then taken off the road so tread is "as new".

John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 August 2015, 14:18:42
Rear springs replaced on Battlebus this morning, thanks to Marks DTM for the description of how to do it, it was, as he says "piss easy" ;D

Sadly, changing the springs appeared to cause the turbo to fail ;D.  Much smoke, no go ;D

Sorted that quickly, usual split rubber connector that plagues all DTi's.

Contemplating changing the oil, as its been in about 4k, but I think my sugar levels need to recover first, its bloody hot around these parts. That really oppressive humid heat.

And because the sausage and cider festival is on round the corner, I can sit on the drive and listen to the bands :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 August 2015, 17:28:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 August 2015, 14:18:42
Rear springs replaced on Battlebus this morning, thanks to Marks DTM for the description of how to do it, it was, as he says "piss easy" ;D

Sadly, changing the springs appeared to cause the turbo to fail ;D.  Much smoke, no go ;D

Sorted that quickly, usual split rubber connector that plagues all DTi's.

Contemplating changing the oil, as its been in about 4k, but I think my sugar levels need to recover first, its bloody hot around these parts. That really oppressive humid heat.

And because the sausage and cider festival is on round the corner, I can sit on the drive and listen to the bands :)

Get round there. A few pints of cider will sort your sugar levels out!!  8)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 August 2015, 17:49:04
But perhaps not the sobriety levels :D

That said, oil changes on the drive are mostly about lyimg down, so perhaps it would be fine ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 August 2015, 18:54:51
Oil changed in the Battlebus as well, which is pretty straightforward on that, except you need to remove one of the inlet hoses (GM clearly didn't think that one through.

The hardest bit being decanting the 20l drum into the 5l cans, as the pump I bought was less use than a used, split condom smeared in dogshit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 23 August 2015, 01:19:52
That useful...wow :D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 August 2015, 18:56:10
On the 2.6, Fitted new OSF wheel arch liner and applied a good coat of Dinitrol around the inner wing and chassis rail sections, removed self levelling pump and pipework, cleaned, rust converted and painted front crash bar and fitted MV6 bumper.

Failed to remove plugs in bosses to fit lambda's in new position, now soaking in plus gas.

Failed to replace door lock solenoid as it appears I only have two faulty ones left.  :'(

On the 3.2, well I looked at it as I reversed onto the drive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2015, 19:05:38
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 August 2015, 18:56:10
On the 2.6, Fitted new OSF wheel arch liner and applied a good coat of Dinitrol around the inner wing and chassis rail sections, removed self levelling pump and pipework, cleaned, rust converted and painted front crash bar and fitted MV6 bumper.

Failed to remove plugs in bosses to fit lambda's in new position, now soaking in plus gas.

Failed to replace door lock solenoid as it appears I only have two faulty ones left.  :'(

On the 3.2, well I looked at it as I reversed onto the drive.
Doesn't that shag the sensor?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 August 2015, 19:46:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2015, 19:05:38
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 August 2015, 18:56:10
On the 2.6, Fitted new OSF wheel arch liner and applied a good coat of Dinitrol around the inner wing and chassis rail sections, removed self levelling pump and pipework, cleaned, rust converted and painted front crash bar and fitted MV6 bumper.

Failed to remove plugs in bosses to fit lambda's in new position, now soaking in plus gas.

Failed to replace door lock solenoid as it appears I only have two faulty ones left.  :'(

On the 3.2, well I looked at it as I reversed onto the drive.
Doesn't that shag the sensor?
No sensors in them, these are the bosses that Daz welded post main cat on the 2.6's exhaust, I've only just got round to buying two new genuine Lambdas (aborted all attempts to get the originals out!) at the right price, to fit.
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2015, 19:52:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 August 2015, 19:46:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2015, 19:05:38
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 August 2015, 18:56:10
On the 2.6, Fitted new OSF wheel arch liner and applied a good coat of Dinitrol around the inner wing and chassis rail sections, removed self levelling pump and pipework, cleaned, rust converted and painted front crash bar and fitted MV6 bumper.

Failed to remove plugs in bosses to fit lambda's in new position, now soaking in plus gas.

Failed to replace door lock solenoid as it appears I only have two faulty ones left.  :'(

On the 3.2, well I looked at it as I reversed onto the drive.
Doesn't that shag the sensor?
No sensors in them, these are the bosses that Daz welded post main cat on the 2.6's exhaust, I've only just got round to buying two new genuine Lambdas (aborted all attempts to get the originals out!) at the right price, to fit.
Ah, phew!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2015, 19:52:31
Where you get sensors from, I have same issue
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Post by: biggriffin on 23 August 2015, 20:03:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2015, 19:52:31
Where you get sensors from, I have same issue
Go to lokal factors and buy some 4 wire ngk, without plugs and solder your old plugs on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2015, 17:29:37
Fitted a replacement MAF to the Silver Bullet, but not tested yet, as it would have meant moving 2 cars ;D

Broke the Battlebus. Again. Same problem, no power, the rubber connector between solenoid and wastegate actuator had split.  Now had to put an elbow on, rather than a straight piece, as all I had.
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Post by: mka306 on 24 August 2015, 23:04:00
Parcel shelf removed and knackered blind removed, pick a working one up this weekend and hopefully have a functioning one again.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 August 2015, 18:00:57
Successfully plumbed in the aux input and tested... Works a treat, and volume can be controlled by both units, so once the rest is installed then it will give me a chance to have a proper play...
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Post by: ted_one on 25 August 2015, 18:34:40
One of the 3.2's threw a PO 170 code today and I went for the obvious choice of the MAF sensor :-\...right, now for the confessional :o because after taking it off and confirming that it's 99% sure that it's the original MAF that it left the factory with,(I've had the car 11 years and it was low mileage from the police) so decided to use the correct sensor cleaner and give it a zhoosh up before going for a rummage in the spares shed or splashing out probably £100  for a new one.Car now running nice and smooth and error code gone.No doubt I'm going to be bitch slapped for doing the unthinkable,but it was worth a shot before changing it. :)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 August 2015, 16:55:14
Stripped the sump plug!  :o  >:(   ::)   See ad in Parts Wanted. TIA!  :y
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Post by: Andy H on 28 August 2015, 22:07:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 August 2015, 16:55:14
Stripped the sump plug!  :o  >:(   ::)   See ad in Parts Wanted. TIA!  :y
I fitted a new one to my 2.6 a few oil changes ago. About £3.50 from a main dealer (from memory).

I think they are intentionally made from softer metal than the thread in the oil pan so I would be happy to fit a new oil pan but wouldn't be so keen to re-use a drain plug :-\
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 August 2015, 19:18:22
Sump sourced, collected and fitted along with new filter.  So all ready for new oil tomorrow.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 August 2015, 21:25:22
Quote from: Andy H on 28 August 2015, 22:07:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 28 August 2015, 16:55:14
Stripped the sump plug!  :o  >:(   ::)   See ad in Parts Wanted. TIA!  :y
I fitted a new one to my 2.6 a few oil changes ago. About £3.50 from a main dealer (from memory).

I think they are intentionally made from softer metal than the thread in the oil pan so I would be happy to fit a new used oil pan but wouldn't be so keen to re-use a drain plug :-\
'dangle berries' - typed the complete opposite of what I intended >:( ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 August 2015, 22:26:06
GM Cam belt kit fitted along with the GM water pump, GM auxiliary belt, Coolant flushed & changed...... Also the breathers and throttle body where cleaned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 August 2015, 08:51:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 August 2015, 19:18:22
Sump sourced, collected and fitted along with new filter.  So all ready for new oil tomorrow.  :y
No patterns there then crocheting any one  ;D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 August 2015, 11:09:01
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 August 2015, 08:51:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 August 2015, 19:18:22
Sump sourced, collected and fitted along with new filter.  So all ready for new oil tomorrow.  :y
No patterns there then crocheting any one  ;D

Not a pattern in sight biggriff, just made it up as I went along.  ::)           Just like normal really!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2015, 12:31:29
Digging out the Zafira wiring diagrams ready for next weekend's camping. Just call me lastminute.com ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2015, 18:31:48
Brake pedal was spongy so bled the brakes. Much better now.  :)
It was all downhill after that though. My trolley jack is broken (new one on its way) and I need to remove a rear wheel.
Got the car jack out of the boot and started jacking the car up. Just before the wheel got off the ground the jack started bending, and slowly collapsed. Must be made from the same stuff as p/fl MV6 wheels.  :o
Gave up on that idea and drove off. Got about 10 yards and the car suddenly sounded like a tank.
Had a look underneath to find one of the centre boxes had completely snapped where the pipe comes out the rear of the box.
A new pair of centre boxes on order.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2015, 18:42:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2015, 12:31:29
Digging out the Zafira wiring diagrams ready for next weekend's camping. Just call me lastminute.com ;D
No fault with Zaffy, would you believe the 2 things I was testing the boot accessory socket were both faulty ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 September 2015, 21:08:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2015, 18:42:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2015, 12:31:29
Digging out the Zafira wiring diagrams ready for next weekend's camping. Just call me lastminute.com ;D
No fault with Zaffy, would you believe the 2 things I was testing the boot accessory socket were both faulty ;D

Doh!!!
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 September 2015, 21:11:16
Sunday actually.... Had a gentle drive about an hour away to drop a friend and her 12 week old baby home. Turned 120k and celebrated by turning the EML on >:( Gave it a good spanking on the way back because of it!  ::)

Not read the codes but guessing it'll be Pre-Cat codes as it's been driven quite gently recently.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 01 September 2015, 21:30:14
Replaced dead / dying lock solenoid with a TB refurbished model.  :y

Hacked a bit of metal to make a square peg fit a round hole....  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 September 2015, 21:32:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 September 2015, 21:30:14
Replaced dead / dying lock solenoid with a TB refurbished model.  :y

Hacked a bit of metal to make a square peg fit a round hole....  ::) ;D

Must do my drivers one... It's finally died completely (been hit and miss for over a year!) so got to use the key now ::)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 September 2015, 22:41:24
Killed the coolant level sensor in the white one :'(

Already been fixed once, so new bottle time ::)
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Post by: mandula on 02 September 2015, 15:55:42
Last week replaced all brake disks, pads and relative parts, also hand brake stuffs replaced and hand brake cable. Also found out that inner rear right piston was stuck, could not get ot completely out so just did some tricks to get it moving as much as possible and replaced outer sealant. Maybe gonna change the shole caliber later.

Also upgraded wishbones with PU-front bushings and quality balljoints, replaced sway bar pushings with PU-bushes and HD sway bar links.

Just got mailed HID-level sensor and hope that will kill my Check-light. If it does, going to MOT and if it passes I'll install my xenon-external high beams.

 And change engine oil and filter.

Hope thats it for this year :D
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Post by: Shallow Al on 03 September 2015, 01:41:00
Crank sensor.
Went without warning, but got me home. Replaced with genuine and wiring ran as per guide, only way possible really.
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Post by: MaxV6 on 03 September 2015, 10:18:08
handed the keys to the very nice man from the Jaguar dealership,    who collect it from home,   service it,  wash and valet it,  and bring it back, all for £299 inc vat


no back ache,  no sore hands,  no neck paralysis .   


pretty good value that…..  cheaper than DIY + a trip to the osteopath/physio

;)

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Post by: tunnie on 03 September 2015, 10:33:51
Quote from: MaxV6 on 03 September 2015, 10:18:08
handed the keys to the very nice man from the Jaguar dealership,    who collect it from home,   service it,  wash and valet it,  and bring it back, all for £299 inc vat


no back ache,  no sore hands,  no neck paralysis .   


pretty good value that…..  cheaper than DIY + a trip to the osteopath/physio

;)

What did they do in the service?
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Post by: MaxV6 on 03 September 2015, 11:02:05
will report back when i get it back tonight,  but allegedly,  Air , oil, fuel and pollen filters, oil change, and check vehicle over thoroughly and report back on any upcoming requirements…  (which i will then deal with as appropriate )  …. and importantly,   Jag main dealer stamp on service history …..   it has a full history so far,   I aim to keep it that way ..


it's actually cheaper than getting the omega done at a main dealer…..   ;)
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Post by: jimbo125 on 03 September 2015, 11:16:36
Jag dealer cheaper than Vx interesting
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 September 2015, 12:23:05
Quote from: jimbo125 on 03 September 2015, 11:16:36
Jag dealer cheaper than Vx interesting
Not really surprising. Vx don't need to employ anyone who is familiar with V6's these days, so most dealers are shit scared of omegas. That's why this forum is such a valuable resource to the dinosaurs who run them. ;D
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Post by: jimbo125 on 03 September 2015, 22:34:04
Dinosaurs ;D ;D ;D I prefer to think these omegas will one day be a classic car and its us stall warts that are keeping a motoring legend alive along with the autobahnstormers and the big straight sixes  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2015, 08:13:37
Couple of days ago, washed the Bullet and TBE.

Once again, as soon as I finished TBE, a pidgeon shat on it. Again. Fortunately this time I still had all the gear out.


Payback was sweet - yesterday, neighbours called us round, there was a large hawk in his garden, tucking into a nice juicy pidgeon ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 September 2015, 13:05:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 September 2015, 08:13:37
Couple of days ago, washed the Bullet and TBE.

Once again, as soon as I finished TBE, a pidgeon shat on it. Again. Fortunately this time I still had all the gear out.


Payback was sweet - yesterday, neighbours called us round, there was a large hawk in his garden, tucking into a nice juicy pidgeon ;D

Pigeons must have a short memory,or they don't mind pyrotechnics ??? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 04 September 2015, 19:53:16
Spent 2 hours trying to get the rear irmscher exhaust off without causing to much damage. Had a coffee and thought great wack on the new back box connect up sensors on new elite bumper fit bumper job jobbed.

Ya right >:(   back box fitted in 10 mins no problems went to connect sensors and realised connector on new bumper total different also sensors are all bigger. >:(

Rear bumper now sitting in the garden I will have to figues out a botch up tomorrow.
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Post by: minifreek on 05 September 2015, 16:01:57
Replaced both rear subframe bushes....

Once I stopped pissing about with a stupid toffee hammer, I got me BIG hammer.... that sorted 1 of the buggers out :)

^^^^^ that was the O/S done...

Onto the N/S.....

Jacked up the car, put it on axle stands.... removed the big 19mm bolt, undid the trainlge plate thingy majigger and the middle of the bush just fell out.... I had wondered why I had a knocking sound from the back LOL

Anyhoo, replaced both bushes in about 2 hrs and that was with 2 stops for a brew and me dinner :)

All done, been a job Iv not wanted to do but its done now... onto the next :)
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Post by: EMD on 06 September 2015, 17:05:51
Sold Goldie  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 September 2015, 17:50:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
What have you broken now... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:51:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 September 2015, 17:50:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
What have you broken now... ::)
The bus of many battles (none of which it has ever won).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 September 2015, 17:53:46
Ah... An advocate of the hare approach to consistent scoring ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 18:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:51:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 September 2015, 17:50:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
What have you broken now... ::)
The bus of many battles (none of which it has ever won).
Has it come home on the back of a lorry?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 19:13:33
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 18:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:51:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 September 2015, 17:50:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
What have you broken now... ::)
The bus of many battles (none of which it has ever won).
Has it come home on the back of a lorry?
Oh, no, no, no, nothing serious.  Well, hope not.  It just keeps going into limp now.  Which the way we were loaded earlier, we need as much power as we can get.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 19:32:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 19:13:33
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 18:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:51:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 September 2015, 17:50:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
What have you broken now... ::)
The bus of many battles (none of which it has ever won).
Has it come home on the back of a lorry?
Oh, no, no, no, nothing serious.  Well, hope not.  It just keeps going into limp now.  Which the way we were loaded earlier, we need as much power as we can get.

Should have taken a real car :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 06 September 2015, 21:44:24
Had some welding done on t.m.f yesterday,cant grumble,1st car ive had to have welding done in 20yrs .  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 06 September 2015, 23:20:01
Quote from: T.m.f on 06 September 2015, 21:44:24
Had some welding done on t.m.f yesterday,cant grumble,1st car ive had to have welding done in 20yrs .  :D

T.m.f lives on  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 September 2015, 23:22:56
Drove it to Stansted airport and left it in a car park.

I shall now commence worrying whether or not it will still be there on my return.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2015, 17:38:02
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 19:32:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 19:13:33
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 18:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:51:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 September 2015, 17:50:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
What have you broken now... ::)
The bus of many battles (none of which it has ever won).
Has it come home on the back of a lorry?
Oh, no, no, no, nothing serious.  Well, hope not.  It just keeps going into limp now.  Which the way we were loaded earlier, we need as much power as we can get.

Should have taken a real car :-X ::)
As Andy B will confirm, even a Zaffy with just 2 adults isn't big enough for Mrs TB's idea of glamping
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 07 September 2015, 17:49:37
Quote from: pauls on 04 September 2015, 19:53:16
Spent 2 hours trying to get the rear irmscher exhaust off without causing to much damage. Had a coffee and thought great wack on the new back box connect up sensors on new elite bumper fit bumper job jobbed.

Ya right >:(   back box fitted in 10 mins no problems went to connect sensors and realised connector on new bumper total different also sensors are all bigger. >:(

Rear bumper now sitting in the garden I will have to figues out a botch up tomorrow.

Sorted it out. Now have a nice new freshly painted elite bumper with working sensors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 September 2015, 18:21:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 September 2015, 17:38:02
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 19:32:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 19:13:33
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 September 2015, 18:23:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:51:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 September 2015, 17:50:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 September 2015, 17:48:55
Hero to Zero in about 20 miles ;D
What have you broken now... ::)
The bus of many battles (none of which it has ever won).
Has it come home on the back of a lorry?
Oh, no, no, no, nothing serious.  Well, hope not.  It just keeps going into limp now.  Which the way we were loaded earlier, we need as much power as we can get.

Should have taken a real car :-X ::)
As Andy B will confirm, even a Zaffy with just 2 adults isn't big enough for Mrs TB's idea of glamping

You've always managed in the past... Although that was before you decided to sent your top box and camping gear into orbit :-X :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2015, 18:32:06
Quote from: Lazydocker on 07 September 2015, 18:21:36
You've always managed in the past... Although that was before you decided to sent your top box and camping gear into orbit :-X :P
Pre LPG, it all went just in the boot, except fridge on back seat.

But she's getting worse. Have to have a carpet now. And she took, in addition to our frekkin' great big airbed, 2 sleeping bags, duvet, 4 blankets and a sheet. Oh, and has to be her 2 normal pillows, not smaller camping ones. Then enough clothes to dress up like an eskimo.


Women. Can't live with them, can't shoot them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DrAndyB on 07 September 2015, 18:33:02
Finally replaced the original battery on my 15 year old MFL  :yy

Oiled battery clamp bolt last few days and all removed and replaced with no issues (which I think is a first from the feedback earlier  :y)

Starter now spins like 1000000000 rpm and starts fantastic.

Good for another 15 years hopefully  :D

I therefore have a genuine GM Battery available !!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 September 2015, 19:09:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 September 2015, 18:32:06
Quote from: Lazydocker on 07 September 2015, 18:21:36
You've always managed in the past... Although that was before you decided to sent your top box and camping gear into orbit :-X :P
Pre LPG, it all went just in the boot, except fridge on back seat.
......

Welcome to use the box any time.  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 07 September 2015, 20:03:12
Did my '' favourite''job today,namely cleaning out the crud from behind the rear wheelarches of all three cars in preparation for a liberal coating of Dynax before the local council start chucking piles of shite car killing salt on the roads at the first hint of a frost ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DrAndyB on 07 September 2015, 20:27:30
Quote from: nitro on 07 September 2015, 20:03:12
Did my '' favourite''job today,namely cleaning out the crud from behind the rear wheelarches of all three cars in preparation for a liberal coating of Dynax before the local council start chucking piles of shite car killing salt on the roads at the first hint of a frost ::)

Is that stuff any good ?  May try it myself on underside and arches.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 08 September 2015, 13:17:09
Having had the head gasket changed...,today I changed oil and oil filter..although new/old oil looked ok..better safe than sorry   :y ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 September 2015, 13:20:23
Left it at home, took the GS to work  :)
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Post by: EMD on 08 September 2015, 15:57:21
Had to clean all the black brake dust crap off the front wheels again , could hardly see the alloys  ;D Look Spanker's now  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 September 2015, 18:19:54
Fitted a new pair of ETS centre boxes. Sad to lose the original GM clamshell boxes, but the  pipes had rotted until they snapped. Also put a pair of chrome tips on the end of the back box. Centre boxes seem a pretty good fit, and good value for money. Slightly p1ssed off that they took 8 days to arrive, but otherwise pleased with them.
While I was down there I noticed the shocking mount of rust on the (not very old) KYB rear springs.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2015, 18:26:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 September 2015, 18:19:54
Fitted a new pair of ETS centre boxes. Sad to lose the original GM clamshell boxes, but the  pipes had rotted until they snapped. Also put a pair of chrome tips on the end of the back box. Centre boxes seem a pretty good fit, and good value for money. Slightly p1ssed off that they took 8 days to arrive, but otherwise pleased with them.
While I was down there I noticed the shocking mount of rust on the (not very old) KYB rear springs.  :(
8 days for such a package from Eastern Europe isn't too bad ;).  And I believe they quote 10 days?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 September 2015, 20:23:48
Drivers side inner wing/chassis leg almost finished following the treating of some crusty bits...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0207_zpso8h1x52q.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0206_zpsever47xy.jpg)

And following a coat of matt black to finish it off...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0209_zpskf5pymr6.jpg)

Bottom edge of drivers sill has been cleaned up and been given similar treatment as well...

Just the nearside to do along with about a hundred other silly jobs and it will be ready for an MoT. Or not... ::)

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Post by: jimbo125 on 09 September 2015, 00:28:31
Good old Hammerite Black?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 September 2015, 06:09:37
Dinitrol followed by Halfords matt black...

Will get a second coat when I get some more... Ran out halfway through the wheel arch ::)
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Post by: joff on 09 September 2015, 06:56:29
Oil and brake fluid change on the MV6 yesterday and oil change and a few small jobs on the Elite today if weather ok,

Looks like I have a small coolant leak on the MV6 around the drain plug on the rad, new plug on order from dealers, just hope it's not the rad but do have one here if it is.
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Post by: Gaffers on 09 September 2015, 12:40:10
Finally got around to doing the radiator which I did last night.  Spent most of my spare time flushing it this morning, letting it cool now before dropping the water, checking it's still clear and filling it with coolant/water mix :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 09 September 2015, 16:48:37
Drove it to Telford
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Post by: Gaffers on 09 September 2015, 17:54:03
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 09 September 2015, 12:40:10
Finally got around to doing the radiator which I did last night.  Spent most of my spare time flushing it this morning, letting it cool now before dropping the water, checking it's still clear and filling it with coolant/water mix :y

Next jobs are timing belt and the wishbones but I am happy to leave them until next week.

By the way the cheeky tinker at BPB tried to tell me that the belts were different and that I absolutely needed (strangely enough) the more expensive one and had held my delivery back as a result.  "The back plates are the only difference" says I, "But there are different belts for the different engine numbers"  he said.

#facepalm
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 September 2015, 18:14:36
That annoys the shit out of me >:( had a similar conversation over a recent ebay purchase... Chise that seller because the offered next day delivery, only to get an email the following day asking me to confirm that the part I ordered didn't appear to be for my car... I hadn't told them what my car was and I wouldn't have ordered it if I hadn't needed it... T watts. I mean what other car might I possibly be ordering Omega vented rear discs for :-X
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Post by: minifreek on 09 September 2015, 19:35:25
I tried to order a 3 litre backbox from Germany for my 2.5....

They said it won't fit....

Doesn't matter - says I - it's going to be a custom fit so doesn't matter, I will make it fit...

It won't fit for your car says them - again....

Repeating the same conversation about 5 times.....


Bought 1 from my local motorfactors for £20 more than the Germans would supply, sort of had the same conversation with the motorfactors too.... they sold it to me without a warranty coz they knew it would be chopped up...

Its only 1 of the tailpipes that has been cut - but it still fits  :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 September 2015, 06:01:19
Broke it. See post in Omega Help...

Feel free to start an "I told you so..." thread in Gen Dis... :-[
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Post by: BigDov on 11 September 2015, 13:41:49
Started putting things back together  :D

(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/BigDov/AON/Rust%202%20Rome/Omega%20Progress/IMAG2163.jpg)
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Post by: jimbo125 on 12 September 2015, 23:17:20
Always looks a big job stripping and putting back the V6 but once you have done it a few times piece of piss really.... oh except the bastard bolt :D :D :D best of luck with the rebuild :y
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Post by: joff on 13 September 2015, 07:25:55
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 September 2015, 23:17:20
Always looks a big job stripping and putting back the V6 but once you have done it a few times piece of piss really.... oh except the bastard bolt :D :D :D best of luck with the rebuild :y

Went in first time when I did the MV6 this year :y
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Post by: jimbo125 on 13 September 2015, 12:17:32
last time it did it had to clear thread of muck with tap :'( goes in :y fine now
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Post by: powerslinky on 13 September 2015, 13:54:21
New wishbones & drop links on the 2 tone silver 3.2 :y   Did not put track rods on as these looked almost new . Visit to WIM due now before I put new tyres on the front .

Also removed the power sounder ::) ::) .   New cat back  exhaust on its way from Germany to be fitted next weekend  :y :y
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 14 September 2015, 12:21:30
renewed the cooling system fluid today..and after all the trouble and head gasket change she now runs perfect just as she should,,well pleased now... :y ;D
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Post by: jimbo125 on 16 September 2015, 23:02:47
 :y :y
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Post by: b4ndit on 17 September 2015, 08:47:01
Well over the past week it has had a. cam belt kit, a coolant bridge, thermostat, new radiator, all brake pipes replaced along with goodridge stainless hoses, and a service so very happy now it's all done ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 September 2015, 20:01:16
Busy two days... started dealing with the nearside chassis rail on the black one, then found out I was working tomorrow  :o

So had to quickly fit new wishbones to the white one in order to get it roadworthy. All back together and tightened up, seems to drive ok, with no obvious tyre scrubbing 8)

Also fitted new battery to it, have pulled a couple of fuses for the time being until I have had a chance to investigate further... job for next week :D
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Post by: T.m.f on 17 September 2015, 20:03:16
New spark plugs fitted yesterday,along with air con compressor,purring like a kitten again and no miss fires when starting from cold  :y
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 September 2015, 21:27:10
Donut bushes and new brake pipes fitted, and its all starting to go back together. Need a bigger swear box...
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Post by: minifreek on 17 September 2015, 22:16:41
Went to 3 scrappies on the promise that they all had a V6 Powersteering pump..... only 1 scrap yard had a V6 omega in, and that had no ruddy engine in it....!!!!


On a plus note though, there was an Omega in with Elite leathers in, so I took the rear heated seats from it :) and are now installed in mine.... so Iv now got the MV6 Recaro's in the front that are heated and now matching rear leathers that are heated also :)

My boys will be so pleased on the cold mornings o the school run :)
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Post by: EMD on 18 September 2015, 13:28:53
Went Beeping in asda car park  ;D Reversing sensors working a treat  :D
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Post by: biggriffin on 18 September 2015, 18:54:42
Quote from: EMD on 18 September 2015, 13:28:53
Went Beeping in asda car park  ;D Reversing sensors working a treat  :D

Mk1 eyeball stopped working  ;D
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Post by: EMD on 18 September 2015, 22:44:55
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 September 2015, 18:54:42
Quote from: EMD on 18 September 2015, 13:28:53
Went Beeping in asda car park  ;D Reversing sensors working a treat  :D

Mk1 eyeball stopped working  ;D

Trust in your beeps  :D Wonder if an led could be fitted in conjunction with the beeps  :-\
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Post by: Steve B on 18 September 2015, 22:46:49
Easy to fit EMD  :-\   
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Post by: EMD on 18 September 2015, 22:49:26
Quote from: BIGtime on 18 September 2015, 22:46:49
Easy to fit EMD  :-\   

Ah , yes edited .. You mean was the sensors easy to fit ? Fairly easy , worst bit was poking through the foam and getting the wires in the correct position making sure the wires near exhaust side were out the way of any heat  :y

Luckily the sensors were finished in fast black also , no need to paint as they blend in good .
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2015, 09:56:08
Quote from: minifreek on 17 September 2015, 22:16:41
so Iv now got the MV6 Recaro's in the front that are heated and now matching rear leathers that are heated also :)
Every leather shod MV6 needs heated rears :y, especially as such a simple fit :y

I did mine some years ago, back when leather was pricey, but it was worth it to keep the old'uns I have to cart around from grumbling ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 19 September 2015, 15:46:18
Sorted the headlight aim out on the BMW last week - the passenger side was pointing upward (and has been since purchase).  Nipped to the MOT place last night to borrow his beam checker and it was spot on (so spot on, in fact, he couldn't believe I'd used the courses of bricks on the side of the house as a gauge  ;D)

Ogled his Lamborghini Gallardo while I was there.  Ever think you're in the wrong business?


Today took the BMW for an alignment at the local Protyre - no wonder it had a tendency to wander as the thrust angles were all off and the wheels were all pointing in different directions  :o

(http://i59.tinypic.com/11grt4z.jpg)
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Post by: ted_one on 19 September 2015, 18:45:45
Is that alignment system similar to the Hunter system? as two of mine need a proper four wheel alignment and Longshot Lane is less than 10 minutes from me,otherwise I'll have to take them to ATS in Reading :-\
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Post by: tunnie on 19 September 2015, 19:59:56
Took the GS to be MOT'd at a new place, old one went bust  :( (BLD Camberley) Shame as a I was about to cash in my free MOT as they did an MOT for life policy.

But on the 2.2, fitted new rear shocks, adjusted the handbrake, replaced both front brake bleed nipples and flushed brake fluid then gave it an oil change for good measure.
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 September 2015, 20:32:53
Finished piping in and fitting new calipers and flexis. Now for the front wishbones.

Also discovered I forgot to order new droplinks, so I'm going to be on the blower to AGP Monday morning...
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Post by: ted_one on 19 September 2015, 20:50:10
Tried to give the red 3.2 a promised ragging up the M1 to Santa Pod......it didn't get it .....to much traffic around....boring!!
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Post by: aaronjb on 19 September 2015, 21:55:35
Quote from: nitro on 19 September 2015, 18:45:45
Is that alignment system similar to the Hunter system? as two of mine need a proper four wheel alignment and Longshot Lane is less than 10 minutes from me,otherwise I'll have to take them to ATS in Reading :-\

At least looks wise yes - four plates attached to the wheels and a couple of laser heads in front of the ramp.

£72 for three adjustments (front camber was fine, everything else like a dogs dinner!)
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Post by: ted_one on 19 September 2015, 22:27:57
Thanks for the heads up,I'll nip in there on Monday and check them out :y
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Post by: BazaJT on 20 September 2015, 19:07:38
Refitted battery which had gone flat and inflated rear tyres which had done the same as car is rarely used,not moved an inch since 20th August.
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Post by: T.m.f on 21 September 2015, 11:25:27
Started on tmf,rad,inlet,exhaust,wiring loom,alternator and cambelt removed,now need to remove cam cover,head,starter,undo engine mounts,gearbox bolts and engine out :y
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Post by: EMD on 21 September 2015, 16:13:15
Ordered a new windscreen to be fitted tomorrow  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2015, 18:17:01
Absolutely sod all. Not even driven it, as I've hurt my right foot again :(
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Post by: joff on 22 September 2015, 08:54:30
Rear shock top mounts changed yesterday and it looks like that has stopped the knocking from the rear of the estate, oil change done before the drive to Scotland this Friday for granddaughter time this weekend, must find time to correct the sat-nav on the estate after the last Scotland trip.
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Post by: EMD on 22 September 2015, 17:08:58
New windscreen fitted , no rust under the screen at all . New trims fitted also , ready for the frost now  :)
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Post by: plym ian on 22 September 2015, 21:19:00
Fitted new wishbones with polys in new droplinks and unexpectedly track rod ends that all 4 rubbers had split on them.

That will teach me to fit cheap and nasty ones last time ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 September 2015, 14:16:59
Driverside wheel arch and sill all done... (igoring the crappy old suspension that is ::))

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150925_141052_zpsi45wycsb.jpg)

Just the nearside to finish off and that will be another job jobbed 8)
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Post by: BazaJT on 25 September 2015, 18:45:20
Forgot to say that while tyres were inflating I had the bonnet up checking for leaks/smoke etc[engine was running for fag lighter powered compressor]and when it came down onto tickover heard a new noise from front of engine-sort of a "catching"type noise.held a socket extension on cam belt cover stuck my thumb on the end and put my ear to it,it's not a loud noise and can't be heard until engine settles to idle but appears to me to be slightly louder on off side than near side.So cam belt shredding and catching on cover or tensioner/pulleys giving up?Damn car seems to have a knack of breaking without actually going anywhere!!
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Post by: Andy H on 25 September 2015, 22:06:01
Quote from: BazaJT on 25 September 2015, 18:45:20
Forgot to say that while tyres were inflating I had the bonnet up checking for leaks/smoke etc[engine was running for fag lighter powered compressor]and when it came down onto tickover heard a new noise from front of engine-sort of a "catching"type noise.held a socket extension on cam belt cover stuck my thumb on the end and put my ear to it,it's not a loud noise and can't be heard until engine settles to idle but appears to me to be slightly louder on off side than near side.So cam belt shredding and catching on cover or tensioner/pulleys giving up?Damn car seems to have a knack of breaking without actually going anywhere!!
More likely that the auxiliary belt was under an unusually heavy strain due to the air compressor loading up the electrical system.
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Post by: BazaJT on 26 September 2015, 15:13:45
I hope you're right!I'll check that out tomorrow without electrical loading.
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Post by: Andy H on 26 September 2015, 16:35:39
Quote from: BazaJT on 26 September 2015, 15:13:45
I hope you're right!I'll check that out tomorrow without electrical loading.
Mine makes a noise like that after a cold start (and Gixer has the same concern). The noise goes away after a minute or so in a car that is in regular use. Your battery is probably still low on charge so the noise might continue  :-\
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Post by: BazaJT on 26 September 2015, 21:57:26
Not necessarily as bad/urgent as I thought then if that turns out to be the case.Here's hoping!
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Post by: Andy H on 26 September 2015, 22:37:24
If you have any worries about it then it only takes a moment to slip the aux belt off. Run the engine without it for a minute or so & see if the noise is still there.
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Post by: Shackeng on 27 September 2015, 16:43:17
Drove the 3.2 40 miles to give it a run for the first time in about 8 weeks. Brought a smile to my face as usual. :y :y :y
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Post by: SMD on 27 September 2015, 19:31:20
Sounds like your 3.2 could do with a new home Shackeng  ;)
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Post by: pauls on 27 September 2015, 19:52:53
Had rear discs and pads replaced today. Old ones not working  one pad on each side down to the metal other pad on each side where looking brand new. So much rust i was amazed they worked at all.
All changed and shiney now :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 27 September 2015, 22:21:53
Quote from: SMD on 27 September 2015, 19:31:20
Sounds like your 3.2 could do with a new home Shackeng  ;)

 :P :P :P
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 September 2015, 18:09:51
Removed the stainless SAI pipe and blanked off the manifold pipes, replaced melted vac pipe and re insulated the melted LPG injector cable.  :)

Started up OK, no exhaust blows, LPG functions and no EML light either.  :y
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Post by: EMD on 29 September 2015, 18:38:21
Moved it then drove a Nissan Note auto  :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2015, 21:04:22
Clocked over 225k in the petrol station forecourt.  I'm not sure the front wheels have covered that far yet.

Retards >:(
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 September 2015, 21:08:57
2 coats of wax applied with 24H between coats, Ready for the winter now  :y
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Post by: Entwood on 29 September 2015, 21:26:19
Changed the ABS ECU ... made no difference .. faffed about with wheel sensors and eventually found that "My Naff Code Reader" lies and it looks like the front left sensor has gone u/s.

Refitted the repaired rear tyre after driving over a nail somewhere over the weekend.

Cleaned and then refitted all the gubbins on the windscreen that was fitted yesterday after it decided to crack last week.

:(
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Post by: Seth on 29 September 2015, 22:26:47
Got the TD out of (semi) retirement and gave it a good wash/wax and general look-over :y

Then a good blast west along the M4 to sunny West Wales 8)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/Omega%20front.jpg)

Gawd, I love this car! :y :y :y
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Post by: migiestate on 29 September 2015, 22:35:35
Gave the estate a a good valet inside,I did not realise how dirty inside front windsreen was :-\ until the beautiful sunny day today hence the clean out. Also gave it a full polish and and wax for the coming winter months. Car now looks excellent. :y

gary
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Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2015, 09:28:18
Abandoned it at Eastleigh, but did manage to get some LPG
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Post by: Entwood on 30 September 2015, 12:31:54
Stripped, cleaned, re-lubricated, & re-assembled the sunroof mechanism, including cleaning the disc.

Now works as it should...  :)
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Post by: annihilator on 30 September 2015, 15:31:47
raised my lpg donor elite on all 4 corners so i can make a start removing the front to back pipework so i can eventually transfer the complete system onto my '95 model.

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k391/a40farina/P1050574_zpswtlwmav9.jpg)

was going to put the donor car back on the road but it's a bit of a shed with 200k on the clock and a previous smoker owner
so if anybody wants anything off it and it'll fit in a jiffy bag you can have it for postage costs.anything else just pm me.

John.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 30 September 2015, 17:29:59
What's the paint code on that one?  ::)
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Post by: annihilator on 30 September 2015, 18:35:25
Hi it's midnight black 83L Z298

John. :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2015, 09:47:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2015, 09:28:18
Abandoned it at Eastleigh, but did manage to get some LPG

You went to Eastleigh to get LPG? Must have been desperate. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2015, 09:47:46
Actually,

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2015, 09:47:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2015, 09:28:18
Abandoned it at Eastleigh, but did manage to get some LPG

You went to Eastleigh to get LPG? Must have been desperate. :-X

Fixed. :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2015, 09:55:49
Had tracking tweaked following the impromptu wishbone change... and before anyone says owt, the front shocks are getting a bit bouncy, so if I keep it long enough to change them, it will need a full set up then anyways... :P

Hopefully Autonoglass will be along later to fit a new screen as the cracked one can almost be used as a hatch :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2015, 10:43:50
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2015, 09:47:46
Actually,

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 October 2015, 09:47:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2015, 09:28:18
Abandoned it at Eastleigh, but did manage to get some LPG

You went to Eastleigh to get LPG? Must have been desperate. :-X

Fixed. :y
Actually managed to get LPG at tot hill on Newbury bypass.

Car abandoned at airport, as had to get on a puddle jumper as big bro is getting married in about 2hrs.  So I should probably get out of the bath!
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2015, 12:24:20
Well, they've arrived...
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Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2015, 12:32:10
Treated it to a weekend in Brighton at the weekend, had a nice view by the sea for a couple of days  :)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2015, 12:38:15
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2015, 12:32:10
Treated it to a weekend in Brighton at the weekend, had a nice view of a sea of wanton gay debauchery for a couple of days  :)

Good for you.  :y :D ;D ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2015, 12:47:42
I think it's an unfair label put on Brighton, the area around the Lanes are brilliant for small independent shops. Does not feel like a clone town over that area at least, you see odd same-sex couple walking about, but that's it.

Maybe it's different in the clubs and nightlife :-\

MrsT has family there, so we can to stay with them by the sea. Tis very nice  8)
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Post by: STEMO on 01 October 2015, 13:12:31
Odd same sex couples?  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2015, 13:50:10
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 October 2015, 12:24:20
Well, they've arrived...
And left again...

Spot the deliberate mistake

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0217_zps36blpghc.jpg)

 >:(
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Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2015, 13:53:32
Quote from: STEMO on 01 October 2015, 13:12:31
Odd same sex couples?  ;D

"the odd" as in you don't see many. Just for clarification.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2015, 14:03:10
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2015, 13:53:32
Quote from: STEMO on 01 October 2015, 13:12:31
Odd same sex couples?  ;D

"the odd" as in you don't see many. Just for clarification.  :)
They're not always obvious ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2015, 14:08:01
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 October 2015, 14:03:10
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2015, 13:53:32
Quote from: STEMO on 01 October 2015, 13:12:31
Odd same sex couples?  ;D

"the odd" as in you don't see many. Just for clarification.  :)
They're not always obvious ;)

Hence unfair label against Brighton.  :y
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Post by: ted_one on 01 October 2015, 22:04:55
Had a drive out this evening to pick up half a dozen alli headlight adjusters as not to far from me,Sat Nav threw a wobbly on the way back and dumped us in the middle of nowhere.....bastid thing!! gave it a decent burial when we got home ::)
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Post by: minifreek on 02 October 2015, 14:23:36
Will be replaceing the powersteering pump over the weekend, just hope that fixes the problem with the PS, Iv got arms like Arnie's at the moment and they ache so much..... surprising what you get used to... I wouldn't mind but I have 2 PS pumps for a 2 litre but they just cant be adapted to fit the V6 unfortuntely...

Will be ordering all the parts for a full service including gearbox filters so I can change all fluids too, ready for next weekends little jaunt around a racetrack near me :) I shall have much hooning and a massive smile on me face too whilst going round :y :)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 October 2015, 16:08:54
Sure it's not the relay?
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Post by: minifreek on 02 October 2015, 17:21:07
Absolutely the pump Al...

Need Arnie to turn the wheel on tickover, then rev the engine and it gets soooo easy...

What relay BTW...? it's a mechanical fault not an electrical fault...?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 October 2015, 18:11:16
Later V6s and diesels have Servotronic steering which varies the assistance according to vehicle speed... Duff relay effectively switches off the power steering :y
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Post by: minifreek on 02 October 2015, 20:50:49
I never knew that... everyday's a skool day :) :y

Mine is a '99 2.5 Elite, I believe it to be an early facelift...?

Just in case, where is the relay located...?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 October 2015, 20:58:13
Buried under dash iirc, but cannot recall which side... big red one if memory serves :y
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Post by: minifreek on 03 October 2015, 08:28:53
Thanks fella :y

If changing the pump doesnt cure it, I'll take the dash apart :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2015, 10:11:31
Quote from: minifreek on 03 October 2015, 08:28:53
Thanks fella :y

If changing the pump doesnt cure it, I'll take the dash apart :)
It'll be the pump.

The servotronic "ECU" moved around a bit, depending on year.
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Post by: annihilator on 03 October 2015, 12:03:30
managed to get this lot removed in 1 piece apart from a small loom cut  8)

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k391/a40farina/df517bbb-9600-4ac1-8faf-c80c8af8057a_zps0qfsxgit.jpg)

John.
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Post by: minifreek on 03 October 2015, 14:43:56
Is that an LPG loom...?

Would it by chance be going up for sale...?

I would be interested :y





BTW Powersteering is so under-rated... all fixed and have no need to keep fit anymore :)
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Post by: annihilator on 03 October 2015, 16:27:26
It is but it's going on my motor.
 John.
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Post by: tunnie on 03 October 2015, 20:20:50
Finally got around to replacing the other rear donut bush. Same technique worked well again, screw drivers to prise the initial bit out, then ram brake calliper tool in, use that to prise bush out by expanding it. Popped out nicely.

New one in without a problem, no rattles over bumps now  :)
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Post by: minifreek on 03 October 2015, 23:08:00
Quote from: annihilator on 03 October 2015, 16:27:26
It is but it's going on my motor.
 John.

Bullox...!!!
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Post by: annihilator on 06 October 2015, 12:37:18
removed the last of the lpg pipework from the donor car and whilst removing the plug leads found 4 of the 6 plugholes are full of water,makes a change from oil I suppose. :o

John.
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 06 October 2015, 13:20:30
In the last few weeks .............
Both the omega and the corsa now have new 12 month tickets  :y
With no advisories ether  :D :D
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Post by: minifreek on 06 October 2015, 14:05:55
Flushed out the coolant and replaced with fresh coolant :)

Also unblocked the heater matrix, it started with a trickle then all of a sudden - and with a pop - a shit load of brown crap came out.... flushed it both ways about 4 times until the water was clear.... nice and toasty on the school run in a morning now, along with the bum warmers, the kids and wife might not complain about getting to sit on cold leather seats in a morning now :y
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Post by: ted_one on 07 October 2015, 17:52:00
ATS.. today for a 4 wheel alignment on the white MV6 and the blue Elite,the red MV6 is booked in for early tomorrow,thought they would get the hump having to do all three, but as soon they found out that all front and rear track rods have been replaced they suddenly became really helpful, as it's usually the greeting of ''we hate Omegas''  : ::):) Now I'll be able to dump the last of the Chinese ditch finders which were put on as a stop gap until the work on the steering and suspension was completed :y The cars should hopefully now go in the direction that they are pointed at :o
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Post by: Entwood on 07 October 2015, 18:20:02
Sorted the ABS/TC lights on saga ... 'tis all over and done with ...until the next time...  :) Details in the other thread
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Post by: minifreek on 08 October 2015, 14:44:27
drove it about a bit going to various shops that she wanted to get to, a new noise has now occured.... Upon arriving back at home, the noise has dissapeared.... until next time I guess LOL
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Post by: KSR on 08 October 2015, 14:48:42
installed some nice bright LED bulbs for the interior.


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Post by: minifreek on 08 October 2015, 14:52:09
I shall be doing a bit of this over the weekend, also shall be enjoying myself on a track day I will be attending and throwing my omega round too :)
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Post by: Terbs on 08 October 2015, 15:21:05
Polishing the crap out of it them :(

After doing the saloon, them Estates are flippin' big !!!!!!!! Knackered...hoping to run out of polish ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 October 2015, 17:57:14
Reset the camber... looks like I bent summat when the wishbone snapped :'( as I can only get the offside front camber down to 1°12 min... no more adjustment on the hub. Still better than it was... ie the wrong side of 2° ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2015, 19:20:23
Used it. Abused it. Ran out of LPG again due to oppswits more interested in selling milk and coffee.
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Post by: Andy H on 08 October 2015, 20:24:34
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 October 2015, 17:57:14
Reset the camber... looks like I bent summat when the wishbone snapped :'( as I can only get the offside front camber down to 1°12 min... no more adjustment on the hub. Still better than it was... ie the wrong side of 2° ::)
Maybe the subframe shifted?  :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 October 2015, 20:29:00
Quote from: Andy H on 08 October 2015, 20:24:34
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 October 2015, 17:57:14
Reset the camber... looks like I bent summat when the wishbone snapped :'( as I can only get the offside front camber down to 1°12 min... no more adjustment on the hub. Still better than it was... ie the wrong side of 2° ::)
Maybe the subframe shifted?  :-\
Possible I guess, but more likely a slight bend on the strut... needs new struts anyway as they're getting a bit bouncybouncybouncy, but trying to prioritise new bits for the black one to get it on the road before it completely disolves :-[
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Post by: Andy H on 08 October 2015, 20:33:30
Drove the mummybus (Galaxy tdi auto) through autumn mist (ie fog) to work.

Absolutely love the heated front screen  :y - I often get caught out in the Omega when the (initially clear) front screen mists over moments after I pull out onto the main road.  :(
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Post by: YZ250 on 08 October 2015, 21:22:39
Buffed up the Omega headlights. Used P1200 wet and dry and then Menzerna Polish on the leccy polisher pad. Came up quite good considering I only spent about ten minutes on each lamp.  :)

Fitted my new coolant expansion tank and thought how nice the engine bay would look all polished up. (Mr Omegaman's fault for posting up his shiny engine bay pictures)  :y
I didn't do it, I just thought about it.  ;D



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Post by: EMD on 08 October 2015, 23:15:11
Quote from: YZ250 on 08 October 2015, 21:22:39
Buffed up the Omega headlights. Used P1200 wet and dry and then Menzerna Polish on the leccy polisher pad. Came up quite good considering I only spent about ten minutes on each lamp.  :)

Fitted my new coolant expansion tank and thought how nice the engine bay would look all polished up. (Mr Omegaman's fault for posting up his shiny engine bay pictures)  :y
I didn't do it, I just thought about it.  ;D

Yeah  ::) I cant stop cleaning mine since he posted those shiny shots  ::) Bet he never gets his car dirty  ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 08 October 2015, 23:43:43
I wash my cars about three times a year, if they are lucky  ;D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 08 October 2015, 23:53:45
Quote from: tunnie on 08 October 2015, 23:43:43
I wash my cars about three times a year, if they are lucky  ;D

Probably 3 times a week here  ;D

Na more like once a week with the 2 bucket method, But if it's filthy and i'm in the mood the pressure washer comes out with the special snow foam lance mainly to help prevent swirl marks with the 2 bucket method that follows... In winter once every 2 weeks probably, once a month tops.

Here's a snow foam pic for y'all to drool over  :D

That's one way to temporarily own a white Omega

(http://s20.postimg.org/hpr37w725/IMG_3334.jpg)
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Post by: minifreek on 09 October 2015, 08:27:52
Mine got washed last Sunday with AG pre-wash, then snow-foam, then rinse and dried using a Megs shammy leather... got to do it all again later today as it'll be on show tomorrow :)

I also use some Iron-X on the wheels to shift the brake dust, works a treat everytime and smells of berries LOL
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Post by: EMD on 09 October 2015, 11:08:46
This fast black one has been polished so much ive worn through the paint
on the bonnet  :( Just use the waterless spray polish now and looks very glossy
 :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2015, 16:39:16
TBE needs a wash, but time has run out, so will go to Wycombe in a minging state. Terbs will find a far corner to let me hide it  :-[
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Post by: plym ian on 09 October 2015, 16:43:27
Quote from: tunnie on 08 October 2015, 23:43:43
I wash my cars about three times a year, if they are lucky  ;D
Twice here. H car should look like its been driven not a show and shine event  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2015, 18:00:05
Survived every single attempt by the gormless retards on the M40 to kill me. Why is the standard of driving so low?
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Post by: Terbs on 09 October 2015, 18:09:21
Struth, TB...I am running out of corners according to all the old wrecks liable to turn up... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: BazaJT on 10 October 2015, 15:22:16
Started it,once down to tickover catching noise from timing belt area still there-not loud or anything basically you have to have your head under bonnet to hear it.As said before very slightly louder at drivers side than passenger[using socket extension as stethoscope].Stopped engine took off auxiliary belt and re-started,noise still evident,so assuming it's timing belt/tensioners/rollers.Now I'm a bit stuck mot due next week,do I present car for mot and hope everything holds together and see how it fares?Or do I delay mot until I've had timing belt done and then hope that it doesn't fail the mot on something else expensive as by then I'll be too far into it not to have it fixed?
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 October 2015, 16:58:44
Mot first followed by fails, cambelt and advisories in that order :y
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Post by: STEMO on 10 October 2015, 17:02:30
Booked my Astra in for MOT and oil service plus a small coolant leak somewhere. Had to ring up this morning and add squealing from aux belt when cold.
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Post by: minifreek on 10 October 2015, 18:17:37
Been doing this today :)

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t596/minifreek11/th_Little%20drift_zpst7rtbton.mp4) (http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t596/minifreek11/Little%20drift_zpst7rtbton.mp4)

Apart from the powersteering fluid boiling, everything went well :)
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Post by: BazaJT on 10 October 2015, 20:32:01
Sounds like a fair plan HKT.
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Post by: aaronjb on 11 October 2015, 11:21:33
Had most of the silencers removed from the 645.

Sounds like a mans car now  :D
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 12 October 2015, 00:19:17
Pulled the old girl out from her hibernation and gave her a good clean late this afternoon.
Been declared off road for nearly two years now and although has been kept safely under cover was in dire need of being clay bar'd and given a good polish. EML light has mysteriously come on and the paper clip test suggests that it's the MAF  so I'll treat her to a new one to ensure she's fit for service when needed. The road tax system here in Ireland crucifies cars like these which makes it very uneconomical if you're doing little mileage but I just cannot bring myself to part with her . I'll definitely put her back on the road again next spring.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Omega/DSCF8082_zps5h7dwfzn.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Omega/DSCF8082_zps5h7dwfzn.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Omega/DSCF8086_zpskh6hylxr.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Omega/DSCF8086_zpskh6hylxr.jpg.html)
Meanwhile been enjoying this one after a two and a half year restoration. Running turbine like and with 220 horses on tap she can pick up her petticoat and fly. A lot of hard graft went to it , and all by myself, but I loved every minute of it .
Took it out on it's first real run today , 110 faultless miles on our local vintage club run .
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Big%20coupe%20resto%20thread/DSCF7933_zps8czbp8qf.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Big%20coupe%20resto%20thread/DSCF7933_zps8czbp8qf.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/Big%20coupe%20resto%20thread/DSCF7932_zpsyej3ykbz.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/olympia5776/media/Big%20coupe%20resto%20thread/DSCF7932_zpsyej3ykbz.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 October 2015, 00:43:18
2 lovely cars there Olympia  8) :y
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Post by: jimbo125 on 12 October 2015, 00:46:20
 :y :y 8)
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Post by: tunnie on 12 October 2015, 01:26:02
Love the classic 6 series, do like idea of buying a classic beemer like that. Engine bays look nice and easy to work on
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2015, 19:07:03
Charged it (Battlebus).

I really need to put some go-go juice in it, not been filled since before I went to Cyprus in July. Trouble is, I CBA...
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Post by: b4ndit on 12 October 2015, 19:07:33
Had a new windscreen fitted :y
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Post by: BazaJT on 12 October 2015, 20:30:44
Booked it in for mot for this coming Friday.So that'll be make or break time then.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 13 October 2015, 00:30:21
Topped up the expansion tank only small amount. Looking at the breather box bit rusty think the HBV is leaking. Fiddly bugger but manageable.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2015, 12:16:43
Tyres arrived yesterday, being fitted on Thursday...

And watched 3 blokes from Autonoglass fail spectacularly to fit a screen rubber :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 October 2015, 19:12:50
Put 56.09l in the Battlebus. What should it hold?
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Post by: STEMO on 13 October 2015, 19:13:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 October 2015, 19:12:50
Put 56.09l in the Battlebus. What should it hold?
60. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 October 2015, 19:30:44
Quote from: STEMO on 13 October 2015, 19:13:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 October 2015, 19:12:50
Put 56.09l in the Battlebus. What should it hold?
60. ;D
Ah, loads left then. I thought it was 56 for some reason
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 October 2015, 19:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 October 2015, 19:30:44
Quote from: STEMO on 13 October 2015, 19:13:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 October 2015, 19:12:50
Put 56.09l in the Battlebus. What should it hold?
60. ;D
Ah, loads left then. I thought it was 56 for some reason
56 in the book, I think, but there's always a reserve. Which is a good job for you really.  ;D
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Post by: Lagondanet on 13 October 2015, 21:14:38
Topped up the expansion tank.
Decided to get it washed at the weekend.
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Post by: tunnie on 14 October 2015, 00:32:52
Been enjoying the 3.2 past few days, much more so than usual, not sure why. Effortless wafting about, heater matrix flushing done while ago means nice hot cabin.

Washer fluid needs a top apparently :)
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Post by: Lagondanet on 15 October 2015, 15:49:52
Since Monday. M1/M25/A40 & then back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 15 October 2015, 16:20:56
Washed the mig and polished it twice ready for the winter.

Cleaned all the crap out of the water drains.
Cleaned the rear arch lips out and give it a nice thick coat of chassis paint.

Machine polished the front headlights with G3 cutting compound.
Then polished them up with some autoglym super resin polish to finish them off.
Not perfect but you can now easily see the beam focus on a board so much better.

Was going to give it another coat of polish but its raining so i'm off for a shower then off to the pub  :D :D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 October 2015, 16:24:31
Tyres fitted, bit noisy, but seem grippy enough, even at 9° :D
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 October 2015, 20:03:49
Washed it! Only the second time since I got him home in... April, May time?

Even found time to whizz the Buff Daddy over the paint, it now passes the forty-foot test, even if the paint, viewed up close, resembles Pete Postlethwaite...
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Post by: Jimbob on 16 October 2015, 13:49:31
Swapped out the old broken alternator for a brand spankers shiny new one.

Not a very nice job

Soon as the battery is recharged can test it out.

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Post by: Freebird on 16 October 2015, 19:35:35
Well thought about washing it, that's as far as I got.....
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Post by: danzigfan on 17 October 2015, 14:49:23
Replaced front discs today for ATE's....payed less then 60 quid for them yesterday...a bargain :y
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Post by: Gaffers on 17 October 2015, 17:28:58
Wishbones and droplinks.

Previus owner before last must have replaced them aT some point and made the fatal error of torquing the front bushes with the car in the air.  To say they were fubarred would be to grossly exaggerate.
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Post by: Gaffers on 17 October 2015, 17:30:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 16 October 2015, 13:49:31
Swapped out the old broken alternator for a brand spankers shiny new one.

Not a very nice job

Soon as the battery is recharged can test it out.

Not a job i ever fancy doing on a miggy.  Hats off to you.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2015, 18:03:06
Passed the MOT test yesterday - just. Had 11 advisories. He also mentioned that had it been tested on petrol rather than LPG it would never have passed, as emissions were on the high side (almost 2 ? ) even on LPG.
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Post by: Jimbob on 17 October 2015, 18:07:11
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 17:30:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 16 October 2015, 13:49:31
Swapped out the old broken alternator for a brand spankers shiny new one.

Not a very nice job

Soon as the battery is recharged can test it out.

Not a job i ever fancy doing on a miggy.  Hats off to you.

Cheers, mad to think 2-3 years ago I wouldnt have attempted it in a month of sundays!

Top bolt is fiddly, apart from that not a bad job, but my arms are scratched to hell, as per usual
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Post by: Steve B on 17 October 2015, 19:00:43
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 17:28:58
Wishbones and droplinks.

Previus owner before last must have replaced them aT some point and made the fatal error of torquing the front bushes with the car in the air.  To say they were fubarred would be to grossly exaggerate.
How long did that lot take  :-\
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Post by: Gaffers on 17 October 2015, 19:27:27
Quote from: BIGtime on 17 October 2015, 19:00:43
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 17:28:58
Wishbones and droplinks.

Previus owner before last must have replaced them aT some point and made the fatal error of torquing the front bushes with the car in the air.  To say they were fubarred would be to grossly exaggerate.
How long did that lot take  :-\

3.5 hours in total, but then the 3 of the 4 droplink nuts needed splitting off due to corrosion So could have gone quicker.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 October 2015, 19:28:06
Quote from: BIGtime on 17 October 2015, 19:00:43
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 17:28:58
Wishbones and droplinks.

Previus owner before last must have replaced them aT some point and made the fatal error of torquing the front bushes with the car in the air.  To say they were fubarred would be to grossly exaggerate.
How long did that lot take  :-\
Two hours, including lunch...

... if it all went to plan :D

King big IF THOUGH ::)
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Post by: Nick W on 17 October 2015, 19:59:12
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 19:27:27
Quote from: BIGtime on 17 October 2015, 19:00:43
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 17:28:58
Wishbones and droplinks.

Previus owner before last must have replaced them aT some point and made the fatal error of torquing the front bushes with the car in the air.  To say they were fubarred would be to grossly exaggerate.
How long did that lot take  :-\

3.5 hours in total, but then the 3 of the 4 droplink nuts needed splitting off due to corrosion So could have gone quicker.


15minutes total. Which includes getting the angle grinder from the drawer.


I find the biggest problem with the wishbones is fitting the rear bolt, which isn't that hard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 17 October 2015, 20:18:22
Quote from: Nick W on 17 October 2015, 19:59:12
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 19:27:27
Quote from: BIGtime on 17 October 2015, 19:00:43
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 17:28:58
Wishbones and droplinks.

Previus owner before last must have replaced them aT some point and made the fatal error of torquing the front bushes with the car in the air.  To say they were fubarred would be to grossly exaggerate.
How long did that lot take  :-\

3.5 hours in total, but then the 3 of the 4 droplink nuts needed splitting off due to corrosion So could have gone quicker.


15minutes total. Which includes getting the angle grinder from the drawer.


I find the biggest problem with the wishbones is fitting the rear bolt, which isn't that hard.

No angle grinder here, just a nut splitter a 15mm socket and a breaker bar  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 17 October 2015, 20:26:46
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 20:18:22
Quote from: Nick W on 17 October 2015, 19:59:12
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 19:27:27
Quote from: BIGtime on 17 October 2015, 19:00:43
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 17 October 2015, 17:28:58
Wishbones and droplinks.

Previus owner before last must have replaced them aT some point and made the fatal error of torquing the front bushes with the car in the air.  To say they were fubarred would be to grossly exaggerate.
How long did that lot take  :-\

3.5 hours in total, but then the 3 of the 4 droplink nuts needed splitting off due to corrosion So could have gone quicker.


15minutes total. Which includes getting the angle grinder from the drawer.


I find the biggest problem with the wishbones is fitting the rear bolt, which isn't that hard.

No angle grinder here, just a nut splitter a 15mm socket and a breaker bar  :)
Are these any good  :-\ I take it the draper ones are not  :-\
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Post by: Gaffers on 17 October 2015, 21:28:24
I have 2 draper ones of different sizes and I like them
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Post by: Lagondanet on 18 October 2015, 13:24:15
It had a wash & I can now see..........silver.  :y
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Post by: ronnyd on 18 October 2015, 15:21:05
Did mine too, still gay gold though :D
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 October 2015, 18:31:22
Got to the bottom of the idling issue on another OOFers car, post HBV change- one plenum O ring had decided to become a decoration on the inlet manifold. Returned to its home and all was well...
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Post by: mantaray on 18 October 2015, 21:31:46
Diesel pump seals.
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Post by: Nick W on 19 October 2015, 19:55:35
This morning I fitted the parking sensors I bought after the High Wycombe meet.


Later this afternoon I decided it was about time I did some more work on this:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/n0rwpv415sk1l69/Filled-1.jpg?dl=0)


So some masking I got to this:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/q3fmqp6wendyqp4/Masked-1.jpg?dl=0)


And some filler-primer:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/yk65mo6f31t21b6/Primed-1.jpg?dl=0)
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Post by: migiestate on 19 October 2015, 21:00:33
 :y I have bought a new rear seat belt and back seat,passenger side, for my omega estate as seat belt was locked and button would not come back up on top of the seat without taking a screw driver to it to bring it back up. Also got a rear cover in great condition for the estate as old one had parts missing from the end of the bars that go across (bars kept falling out).
Will fit them both sometime this week ;D . Also I am waiting for 2 new central door locking motors for the front may take sometime to fit because of my arthritis  :( .
 Gary
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 19 October 2015, 21:18:20
Quote from: migiestate on 19 October 2015, 21:00:33
:y I have bought a new rear seat belt and back seat,passenger side, for my omega estate as seat belt was locked and button would not come back up on top of the seat without taking a screw driver to it to bring it back up. Also got a rear cover in great condition for the estate as old one had parts missing from the end of the bars that go across (bars kept falling out).
Will fit them both sometime this week ;D . Also I am waiting for 2 new central door locking motors for the front may take sometime to fit because of my arthritis  :( .
 Gary
Dont bin the ones you remove.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 October 2015, 15:27:18
New battery fitted plus new wiper blades  :) Bring on the frost  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: migiestate on 20 October 2015, 17:33:18
Hello all.Fitted the rear passenger side seat into my 2.2 Omega Estate today  :) . What a weight to lift in and old one out of the car. The hardest part was getting the seat belt 22mm bolt out it must have been fitted with an air line or "Superman"  :o. Middle seat belt know working  ;D .Next job is to fit the central locking motors arthritis allowing after today.  :-\
Gary
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 October 2015, 17:51:08
Painted the quarter panel. Not a brilliant colour match, but should buff to a decent finish
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 21 October 2015, 21:32:16
Fitted the..99...relay today for the wipers and it works fine....thanks to all the info on here  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2015, 23:46:15
Wondered why the roller skate was leaking coolant.. until I found the hole in the radiator. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 21 October 2015, 23:56:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2015, 23:46:15
Wondered why the roller skate was leaking coolant.. until I found the hole in the radiator. ::)

Was there a piece of ditch twig in the hole?  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: KSR on 22 October 2015, 08:15:08
Put some fuel in it as it seems to have more of a drinking problem than me.


 :D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 October 2015, 14:21:18
Wasted two gallons of fuel driving to my local Vx dealer to collect some bits that I had ordered last Friday...

Produced two bags of completely different parts, and then got all arsey when I pointed out that they were all wrong because he couldn't tell the difference between lower cross memberand crash bar on the EPC >:(

Apparently that branch only sells retail, so 5w30 is £42+vat for 5 litres... No offers or deals... So i politely laughed in his face and told him what I thought of his abilities...

Be interesting to see what parts arrive on Monday, but I suspect his manager might be getting an earful if they're wrong a second time.

But clearly customer loyalty counts for shit... I have bought six cars from them over the last 9 years :-\
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Post by: sjc on 23 October 2015, 14:01:39
On the road again....   well, almost....  top-end rebuild on both heads after CHG failure (on cylinder 3 oddly enough), heads are back on, engine timed, exhausts on, coolant system filled and pressure tested, just the electrics, fuel and inlet to put back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 October 2015, 18:13:07
Took it back for re-test which it passed[I should hope so after spending £100 on it!]Gave it a celebratory wash/leather/hoover.Must steady up I think that's the 2nd time this year I've washed it ;D Now got to save up again for cam belt change,just hope it doesn't go bang before I've saved up :o
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Post by: Lagondanet on 29 October 2015, 19:32:15
Took us to the Lake District & back no problem.  :y
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Post by: jimbo125 on 30 October 2015, 22:29:13
Just been down to the New Forest, round town 27 mpg on this motorway run 36.9 mpg. 17 years old almost 140k on the old girl and she still can do that ding dong :D and she can pick up her skirts with a press of the right foot :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 October 2015, 06:47:34
Replaced knackered scuttle with an nice unbroken one, sealed it in and also fitted a pair of Insignia washer jets whilst I was there...

Also had the black one running for about four hours... Just about started off my 'dead' battery. I had charged it overnight about a month ago. No charge light, and started off charging at 14.4v, before gradually dropping down to 13.45 at idle. Will check voltage again when I get home as it will then have been off the car for 24 hours, so should have settled.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2015, 18:11:19
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 21 October 2015, 23:56:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2015, 23:46:15
Wondered why the roller skate was leaking coolant.. until I found the hole in the radiator. ::)

Was there a piece of ditch twig in the hole?  ::) ;D
You know how to win friends :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 November 2015, 19:24:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2015, 18:11:19
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 21 October 2015, 23:56:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2015, 23:46:15
Wondered why the roller skate was leaking coolant.. until I found the hole in the radiator. ::)

Was there a piece of ditch twig in the hole?  ::) ;D
You know how to win friends :P ;D
I'm sure we were all thinking it though :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 November 2015, 22:44:11
Took the belts off the TD preparatory to removing the steering pump. The new one should arrive tomorrow. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 03 November 2015, 09:47:03
Not my motor but helped a mate with the wiring on his Opel Manta Exclusive :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 November 2015, 19:36:44
Walking to HS2 event - that colossal waste of money - I found where I'd left the battlebus ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 November 2015, 19:37:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2015, 19:36:44
Walking to HS2 event - that colossal waste of money - I found where I'd left the battlebus ;D
It hadn't been stolen then?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 November 2015, 19:48:14
Quote from: STEMO on 03 November 2015, 19:37:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2015, 19:36:44
Walking to HS2 event - that colossal waste of money - I found where I'd left the battlebus ;D
It hadn't been stolen then?  ;D
No effer wants it, clearly ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 03 November 2015, 19:51:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2015, 19:36:44
Walking to HS2 event - that colossal waste of money - I found where I'd left the battlebus ;D
I thought everybody in Oxfordshire,Buckinghamshire, and londinum,wants hs2 to connect them to the poorer north.
Or is that Dave talking crap again :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 03 November 2015, 21:27:18
M1/M25/A40 then A40/M25/M1   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2015, 21:45:28
Front suspension stripped and refitted... 168k and all GM parts... probably original from the state of the arms/bushes :o No wonder it drove like a mushy sponge ::)

Also carried out a wiring repair to the headlight level sensor... now all working as it should with no warnings 8)

Got the engine nice and hot before dropping the oil... all set to drop the sump and convert the oil filter to a spin on one tomorrow, then it will be just the rear brakes and adjusters to sort on Thursday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 03 November 2015, 22:15:26
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 03 November 2015, 21:45:28
Front suspension stripped and refitted... 168k and all GM parts... probably original from the state of the arms/bushes :o No wonder it drove like a mushy sponge ::)

Also carried out a wiring repair to the headlight level sensor... now all working as it should with no warnings 8)

Got the engine nice and hot before dropping the oil... all set to drop the sump and convert the oil filter to a spin on one tomorrow, then it will be just the rear brakes and adjusters to sort on Thursday.
What went back on Al ?...Was it that cheap stepping stone german kit ?...Are you gonna refurb the wishbones you took off ?...have you now gotto go WIM ?.. ::) Thats it for now  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 November 2015, 23:14:11
Cheap german ones... won't be refurbing these ones as they are well past their best... along with B4 fronts and Irmscher springs and new trackrods/droplinks too ;)

Will go to WIM if required, but my MoT place now has the facility, so might give them a chance first :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2015, 19:55:20
Well sump removed,strainer checked to reveal...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0235_zps4csytpzg.jpg)
A tube of grey goo later and all back together.

Did a couple of other jobs whilst at it. Spot the pointless 'mod' and the sensible one...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0237_zpsybowxsnv.jpg)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0238_zps4vg36blo.jpg)

I'll let you lot decide which is which ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 November 2015, 20:43:01
Hmmm,spin on filter conversion just visible in bottom pic,jubilee clips on bagpipe connections instead of originals ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2015, 20:53:18
Quote from: henryd on 04 November 2015, 20:43:01
Hmmm,spin on filter conversion just visible in bottom pic,jubilee clips on bagpipe connections instead of originals ???
1 out of 2 but no cigar... bagpipes left the factory with jubbly clips :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 November 2015, 21:01:33
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 20:53:18
Quote from: henryd on 04 November 2015, 20:43:01
Hmmm,spin on filter conversion just visible in bottom pic,jubilee clips on bagpipe connections instead of originals ???
1 out of 2 but no cigar... bagpipes left the factory with jubbly clips :D

My 2.5 had the click release type that can be re-used,might have been added later though :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2015, 21:09:56
Quote from: henryd on 04 November 2015, 21:01:33
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 20:53:18
Quote from: henryd on 04 November 2015, 20:43:01
Hmmm,spin on filter conversion just visible in bottom pic,jubilee clips on bagpipe connections instead of originals ???
1 out of 2 but no cigar... bagpipes left the factory with jubbly clips :D

My 2.5 had the click release type that can be re-used,might have been added later though :)
Give you a clue... further down ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 04 November 2015, 21:19:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 21:09:56
Quote from: henryd on 04 November 2015, 21:01:33
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 20:53:18
Quote from: henryd on 04 November 2015, 20:43:01
Hmmm,spin on filter conversion just visible in bottom pic,jubilee clips on bagpipe connections instead of originals ???
1 out of 2 but no cigar... bagpipes left the factory with jubbly clips :D

My 2.5 had the click release type that can be re-used,might have been added later though :)
Give you a clue... further down ;)
Why is it white ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2015, 21:28:25
Quote
Why is it white?
Glare from the flash, but otherwise a very good question :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 04 November 2015, 22:04:33
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 21:28:25
Quote
Why is it white?
Glare from the flash, but otherwise a very good question :D
Built in drip tray  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2015, 22:27:36
Close enough ;D

Undertray got a clean whilst it was off, and I had a can of ultra rare Star Silver, so figured I might as well use it ::)

At least next time it leaks, I will be able to tell what's leaking :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 04 November 2015, 22:56:10
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 22:27:36
Close enough ;D

Undertray got a clean whilst it was off, and I had a can of ultra rare Star Silver, so figured I might as well use it ::)

At least next time it leaks, I will be able to tell what's leaking :D
And the other is clearly the spin on filter... Now about my prize  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2015, 23:04:32
Quote from: BIGtime on 04 November 2015, 22:56:10
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 22:27:36
Close enough ;D

Undertray got a clean whilst it was off, and I had a can of ultra rare Star Silver, so figured I might as well use it ::)

At least next time it leaks, I will be able to tell what's leaking :D
And the other is clearly the spin on filter... Now about my prize  ;D
One pot of slightly melted yellow snow on its way :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 November 2015, 23:07:59
Subjected my poor old girl to a 400 mile road trip today.  ::)  Darzet to Narfick via the Rhondda Valleys  :D  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 November 2015, 23:32:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 November 2015, 23:07:59
Subjected my poor old girl to a 400 mile road trip today.  ::)  Darzet to Narfick via the Rhondda Valleys  :D  :y
You really need to get to grips with the whole left/right thing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 November 2015, 23:58:16
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 November 2015, 23:32:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 November 2015, 23:07:59
Subjected my poor old girl to a 400 mile road trip today.  ::)  Darzet to Narfick via the Rhondda Valleys  :D  :y
You really need to get to grips with the whole left/right thing :D

I know. It was only when I stopped to get some lunch and heard the accents that I realised that I'd forgotten to plug the satnav in!  :-\  ;D
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Post by: EMD on 05 November 2015, 17:10:07
New front discs and pads fitted plus diff oil change  :) All work done by Serek and many thanks for the excellent work again  :y
Need new rear donut bushes as they look like they have all perished  :( Apart from that it will be all ready for mot in the new year  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 05 November 2015, 17:56:27
New Bilstein B4s arrived today, ready to be fitted tomorrow :) weather permitting that is :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2015, 18:10:41
Possibly shagged tyres following a moment of childish petulance. Either flat spotted or shed a weight from rear  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 November 2015, 18:24:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2015, 18:10:41
Possibly shagged tyres following a moment of childish petulance. Either flat spotted or shed a weight from rear  :'(
You must be fickin minted, lad. I would cry if I had to shell out for tyres in anything under 15000 miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 November 2015, 18:46:10
As I type, my keyfob is having a switch swapped from another fob, and the rubber / plastic cover also swapped from the other fob too.
Hopefully it will be a nice, fully working fob in about 10 minutes time.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 November 2015, 18:52:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2015, 18:10:41
Possibly shagged tyres following a moment of childish petulance. Either flat spotted or shed a weight from rear  :'(
Petulant, dear? Me, dear? No, dear... ;D

That'll learn you. Actually it probably won't, but hey ho ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 November 2015, 18:54:40
Rebuilt the front foglight loom, bolted the gubbins back onto the front end and plonked it back onto terra firma for the first time in two months :-[

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0239_zps4nfex6oy.jpg)
Excuse the shocking pic, but does this look low enough :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 November 2015, 20:24:06
Removed the power steering pump from the TD, not the easiest job. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 November 2015, 20:59:03
Daytime pic...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/1446814373128_zps88eott7x.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 06 November 2015, 22:15:51
Fitted the Bilsteins to the rear suspension I ordered t'other day, feels sooo much better now and proper planted when cornering too...

Had a drive up to Blackpool to see my sister as Iv not seen her for a while...



Fitting a Supercharger to a mates Vectra tomorrow :) should be fun :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 07 November 2015, 02:57:16
need to change the cats on the Estate or move the sensors, all I need now is the time to do it :-\ plus all the other little jobs I have on. :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Filth_Mobile_Jim on 07 November 2015, 10:07:19
Washed it. With rain 😞
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 07 November 2015, 15:39:20
Changed drivers side track rod end,as was advisory on mot couple of weeks ago,also repaired both remote fobs so now they both work properly again.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 November 2015, 17:26:48
Quote from: Shackeng on 06 November 2015, 20:24:06
Removed the power steering pump from the TD, not the easiest job. :y

Fitted the new power steering pump. An awkward little beggar to replace. Fortunately, as we had diagnosed, the old one was faulty, and this has cured it, as far as I can tell, as its still on stands for other work. I'll try to do a how to shortly, although I may be the only TD owner left on here. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 November 2015, 11:48:24
Drove the BMW Bracknell->Peterborough, then Peterborough->Welwyn->Alexandra Palace->Bracknell, then Bracknell->Padstow->Bracknell, over the course of a week or so.

Now need to change the front suspension bushes as the toe control is a bit off on one side (much like an Omega)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 November 2015, 17:34:41
Polished my headlights yesterday on the Silver Bullet.  I didn't really feel like doing it, but Webby the Bear made me.

Still, done now, came up OK :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 November 2015, 18:25:02
Converting my solid calipers to vented went well... right up to the point the bastid wept under pressure... sheared a bolt trying to nip it up the secure the seal >:(

Will be investing in new calipers as a result...

Still nothing ventured nothing gained, but mystified as to why it wouldn't seal... no dirt anywhere, seals viable too :-\

On the plus side, handbrake works a treat now 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 09 November 2015, 18:30:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 November 2015, 17:34:41
Polished my headlights yesterday on the Silver Bullet.  I didn't really feel like doing it, but Webby the Bear made me.

Still, done now, came up OK :y

 ;D ;D ;D ;D you're 'ard done by aint ya  ::) ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 November 2015, 18:34:13
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 09 November 2015, 18:30:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 November 2015, 17:34:41
Polished my headlights yesterday on the Silver Bullet.  I didn't really feel like doing it, but Webby the Bear made me.

Still, done now, came up OK :y

 ;D ;D ;D ;D you're 'ard done by aint ya  ::) ;D
Is he gentlemans' vegetables... Mrs TB spoils him rotten ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2015, 19:20:03
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 09 November 2015, 18:34:13
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 09 November 2015, 18:30:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 November 2015, 17:34:41
Polished my headlights yesterday on the Silver Bullet.  I didn't really feel like doing it, but Webby the Bear made me.

Still, done now, came up OK :y

 ;D ;D ;D ;D you're 'ard done by aint ya  ::) ;D
Is he gentlemans' vegetables... Mrs TB spoils him rotten ;D
I was just telling her about 15mins ago, she is a bloody lucky woman.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2015, 19:48:39
Plan b regarding rear calipers... turns out they're made from really expensive unobtainium... bit miffed actually as AGP claimed to have them in stock >:( Waiting to hear back from Jason regarding alternatives...

Might well end up with Monaro rear calipers... '05 on CV8s run 286x18 vented discs  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 November 2015, 22:10:45
Put six litres of freshly delivered oil into the black one... sump appears to be oil tight :-X

Acquired a pair of (hopefully) suitable rear calipers and some pads to go with them... will find out on Sunday if it's successful or not and report accordingly  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 13 November 2015, 12:20:12
Had a performance stainless system fitted :) sounds ruddy lovely too, especially on full chat with the 'box in S :y



Also took delivery of the 19" Snowflakes too .....  Not bad for what I paid for them, especially with all 4 tyres being practically brand new too :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 November 2015, 15:18:36
Quote from: minifreek on 13 November 2015, 12:20:12
Had a performance stainless system fitted :) sounds ruddy lovely too, especially on full chat with the 'box in S :y



Also took delivery of the 19" Snowflakes too .....  Not bad for what I paid for them, especially with all 4 tyres being completely the wrong size too :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 13 November 2015, 15:56:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 November 2015, 15:18:36
Quote from: minifreek on 13 November 2015, 12:20:12
Had a performance stainless system fitted :) sounds ruddy lovely too, especially on full chat with the 'box in S :y



Also took delivery of the 19" Snowflakes too .....  Not bad for what I paid for them, especially with all 4 tyres being completely the wrong size too :)
Trust yoy to burst his bubble  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 13 November 2015, 17:06:50
Said goodbye to the slight tramlining caused by only 1.8mm tread remaining, by having new Goodyear F1 assymetrics fitted.

What a difference,  Yippee!

 :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 14 November 2015, 12:59:27
Quote from: BIGtime on 13 November 2015, 15:56:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 November 2015, 15:18:36
Quote from: minifreek on 13 November 2015, 12:20:12
Had a performance stainless system fitted :) sounds ruddy lovely too, especially on full chat with the 'box in S :y



Also took delivery of the 19" Snowflakes too .....  Not bad for what I paid for them, especially with all 4 tyres being completely the wrong size too :)
Trust yoy to burst his bubble  ;D ;D

Really really dont give a toss what anyone thinks.... LOL

BTW the tyre sizes are spot-on, the ET is exactly the same on the Elite wheels and the PCD is also spot-on too....

Methinks you jealous Al LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 14 November 2015, 13:40:00
Just been and picked up the red MV6 from the paint shop,had the three police ariel holes refinished and the roof completely resprayed......again!!! 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 November 2015, 20:25:23
Jealous of what exactly? That your wheels are bigger than mine? Your tyres are narrower than mine, and both my cars can carry more stuff, and they're both newer ;D

Some people ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 November 2015, 20:27:16
Quote from: nitro on 14 November 2015, 13:40:00
Just been and picked up the red MV6 from the paint shop,had the three police ariel holes refinished and the roof completely resprayed......again!!!
Did he manage to spray the boot shut lines this time?

That car must look brand new now 8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 November 2015, 21:50:08
Drove 3.2 again, thinking it's much smoother than 2.2 ride wise.

I've definitely made the 2.2 a lot firmer, now it has new shocks and new subframe bushes. I preferred it all boat like  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 November 2015, 09:28:03
Quote from: tunnie on 14 November 2015, 21:50:08
Drove 3.2 again, thinking it's much smoother than 2.2 ride wise.

I've definitely made the 2.2 a lot firmer, now it has new shocks and new subframe bushes. I preferred it all boat like  ;D
Now do the same to the 3.2 and begin to learn what a capable car it can be...   ...in the knowledge it can stop and change direction far better in emergency scenarios (or just playing) if the need arises.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2015, 12:22:30
3.2 sits on standard GM shocks, Boge springs that have only done 15k.

Subframe bushes original though, I like the setup just as it is  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 November 2015, 21:17:59
Fitted theses...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0247_zpsl4ne7vdw.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0248_zpslcmidv5f.jpg)

Monaro CV8 vented rears, 286x18, courtesy of Monkfish... :y

Caliper carriers, inboard pads and backing plates needed trimming, but otherwise bolt straight on. Disc is standard vented Omega. Also need to fabricate a bracket to secure the pipe to the carrier mounting bolt to prevent unnecessary movement as it as currently unsupported.

But puts an end to oppsarsing about trying to get replacement rear calipers 8)

There was one conundrum, the solution for which is simplicity itself, but I shall see if anyone spots it first ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 15 November 2015, 21:41:21
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 15 November 2015, 21:17:59
Fitted theses...

Monaro CV8 vented rears, 286x18, courtesy of Monkfish... :y

Caliper carriers, inboard pads and backing plates needed trimming, but otherwise bolt straight on. Disc is standard vented Omega. Also need to fabricate a bracket to secure the pipe to the carrier mounting bolt to prevent unnecessary movement as it as currently unsupported.

But puts an end to oppsarsing about trying to get replacement rear calipers 8)

There was one conundrum, the solution for which is simplicity itself, but I shall see if anyone spots it first ::)
Floating calliper + rigid brake pipe. What can possibly go wrong?  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 November 2015, 21:44:37
That's a) not the conundrum, and b) what the brackets will be for...

In the overhead pic you cannot see a six inch loop of flexible hose ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 15 November 2015, 21:55:07
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 15 November 2015, 21:44:37
That's a) not the conundrum, and b) what the brackets will be for...

In the overhead pic you cannot see a six inch loop of flexible hose ;)
The Omega has a flex hose between the body and suspension arm to cope with suspension movement. It doesn’t need one between the suspension arm and the caliper because the Omega caliper is an opposed piston caliper bolted rigidly to the arm. You are fitting a different type of caliper that moves relative to the suspension arm.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 November 2015, 22:01:09
Hence the flexible hose (that you cannot see in the pic)

Rigid pipe is in its traditional place, flexi fitting drops down and round the bleed nipple and loops back up to the rigid pipe. Once bracketed to the trailing arm, the rigid pipe will be rigid again whilst the flexi will allow the caliper to work as designed ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 November 2015, 22:12:09
I know, I know... Me, me, me!! ;) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 November 2015, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 November 2015, 22:12:09
I know, I know... Me, me, me!! ;) :D
Go on then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 November 2015, 22:43:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 November 2015, 22:12:09
I know, I know... Me, me, me!! ;) :D
You can't see the bleed screw as it sits below the pipe connection... This poses an issue when bleeding the caliper.

However, if you remove the caliper from the carrier, it hangs upside-down placing the bleed screw at the top, making bleeding nice and straightforward  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2015, 09:14:46
Those pads don't cover the whole disc face.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2015, 09:42:02
That's because the Monaro disc hub has a 185mm inner diameter. They contact the same radius as they would in their intended application...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 16 November 2015, 12:39:01
Yesterday. Went to the Classic Car Show @ the NEC. Fabulous cars everywhere but no Omega.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 16 November 2015, 12:40:50
I take it that that's back end now sorted without too much hassle  :-\

What have you done to the front end to balance it all out ??

Or have I missed something ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 16 November 2015, 12:42:00
Finally got the red MV6's wheel alignment done at Merit's after ATS said they couldn't do it, due to the car being to low :-\ saved myself £17.50 by going there  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 November 2015, 13:25:04
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 16 November 2015, 12:40:50
I take it that that's back end now sorted without too much hassle  :-\

What have you done to the front end to balance it all out ??

Or have I missed something ?
Monaro VXR fronts will be swapped over the evening before it's Motd ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 November 2015, 14:07:49
Quote from: Lagondanet on 16 November 2015, 12:39:01
Yesterday. Went to the Classic Car Show @ the NEC. Fabulous cars everywhere but no Omega.  :'(

There was a Lagonda though :y,as you say a very good show :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 16 November 2015, 14:34:35
Quote from: henryd link=topic=43963.msg1709817 :y#msg1709808 date=1447677541
Yesterday. Went to the Classic Car Show @ the NEC. Fabulous cars everywhere but no Omega.  :'(

There was a Lagonda though :y,as you say a very good show :y :y
[/quote]

Yes indeed. I was with the owner, a friend of mine. Nice example. First CRT dash car for the anoraks. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 November 2015, 16:08:29
Quote from: Lagondanet on 16 November 2015, 14:34:35
Quote from: henryd link=topic=43963.msg1709817 :y#msg1709808 date=1447677541
Yesterday. Went to the Classic Car Show @ the NEC. Fabulous cars everywhere but no Omega.  :'(

There was a Lagonda though :y,as you say a very good show :y :y

Yes indeed. I was with the owner, a friend of mine. Nice example. First CRT dash car for the anoraks.
[/quote]

Yep,I saw the pictures of it working out front :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 17 November 2015, 13:57:01
Cleaned out the footwells, and transferred all the rubbish, parts, pieces of trim into the boot or wheeliebin as befits. Found my original 'Vauxhall' driver's mat has worn through  :( will keep an eye out for another at some point. Checked that my FL spare speaker is a straight swap for mine, so wiring to adapt. Easy check as I'm running without a driver's doorcard at present! It's also easy to stick your boot through the speaker when the doorcard is off....  ::) ..ahem...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 November 2015, 14:03:04
Quote from: henryd on 16 November 2015, 16:08:29
Quote from: Lagondanet on 16 November 2015, 14:34:35
Quote from: henryd link=topic=43963.msg1709817 :y#msg1709808 date=1447677541
Yesterday. Went to the Classic Car Show @ the NEC. Fabulous cars everywhere but no Omega.  :'(

There was a Lagonda though :y,as you say a very good show :y :y

Yes indeed. I was with the owner, a friend of mine. Nice example. First CRT dash car for the anoraks.

Yep,I saw the pictures of it working out front :y :y
[/quote]

CRT dash, blimey!

How very 70's design !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 November 2015, 16:01:38
3.2 passed MOT with no advisories today  :)

Assessor been to look at the 2.6, I think I can guess the report.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 17 November 2015, 16:14:44
Well done on the MoT pass Andy  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 17 November 2015, 16:52:40
Checked cam sensor on truck and also replaced nackered thermostat on the ka.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 November 2015, 16:55:34
New(ish) air intake/filter box, air filter, pollen filter and a pair of windscreen wipers.  :y

The Guttmann air filter from ECP that has gone in, is twice as deep as the Halfords filter that came out.  :-\ 

Although I guess it'll provide better filtration, will it restrict the airflow?  ???  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 November 2015, 17:23:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 17 November 2015, 16:55:34
New(ish) air intake/filter box, air filter, pollen filter and a pair of windscreen wipers.  :y

The Guttmann air filter from ECP that has gone in, is twice as deep as the Halfords filter that came out.  :-\ 

Although I guess it'll provide better filtration, will it restrict the airflow?  ??? :-\


The Guttman filter in mine(also from ECP) would only need the OE part number printed on it to be identical to a GM one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 November 2015, 20:01:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 17 November 2015, 16:55:34
New(ish) air intake/filter box, air filter, pollen filter and a pair of windscreen wipers.  :y

The Guttmann air filter from ECP that has gone in, is twice as deep as the Halfords filter that came out.  :-\ 

Although I guess it'll provide better filtration, will it restrict the airflow?  ???  :-\
Deeper pleats will increase the surface area of the filter media - the increased area will tend to reduce resistance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 November 2015, 20:15:49
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 17 November 2015, 16:55:34

The Guttmann air filter from ECP that has gone in, is twice as deep as the Halfords filter that came out.  :-\ 

Although I guess it'll provide better filtration, will it restrict the airflow?  ??? :-\


I should have mentioned, as it has greater surface area than the one you replaced, it is likely to flow better. Although it's really unlikely you'd ever notice!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 November 2015, 20:18:52
Got the black one a few jobs closer to an MoT... including refitting the exhaust in the right order. Centre pipes now run next to each other into the back box rather than crossing over, but fit is the noisy side of blowing so will need the cat joints resealing properly. Not today though ::)

Also made brackets to support the brake pipes...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0251_zpspusogjv6.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 November 2015, 18:23:44
Broke it!  Well part of it anyway, the LPG system is kaput!  :'(  I had to drive 125 miles home on petrol!!  :o  >:(

I drove through some very Welsh weather today and I suspect some of the electrics got a good soaking.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 18 November 2015, 18:38:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 November 2015, 18:23:44
Broke it!  Well part of it anyway, the LPG system is kaput!  :'(  I had to drive 125 miles home on petrol!!  :o  >:(

I drove through some very Welsh weather today and I suspect some of the electrics got a good soaking.  :-\

We had some of that welsh water here today , hoofed it down  :( Your scuttle sealed up ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 November 2015, 20:14:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 November 2015, 18:23:44
Broke it!  Well part of it anyway, the LPG system is kaput!  :'(  I had to drive 125 miles home on petrol!!  :o  >:(

I drove through some very Welsh weather today and I suspect some of the electrics got a good soaking.  :-\
Should have fixed your wiring properly... ::)

Not to say I told you so :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 20:48:20
Put a big dent in it  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 18 November 2015, 21:02:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 20:48:20
Put a big dent in it  :'(

Oh no ... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 November 2015, 21:07:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 20:48:20
Put a big dent in it  :'(

Told you not to sit on the bonnet  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2015, 21:08:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 20:48:20
Put a big dent in it  :'(

Uh Oh....

Need any parts?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 21:22:59
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2015, 21:08:40
Need any parts?  ::)
The next one you trash, can you ensure its the right colour first ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2015, 21:33:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 21:22:59
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2015, 21:08:40
Need any parts?  ::)
The next one you trash, can you ensure its the right colour first ;D
I'll call you the moment an accident a truck decides to use my car as a brake, looks imminent so you can pre-book the parts!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 21:37:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2015, 21:33:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 21:22:59
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 November 2015, 21:08:40
Need any parts?  ::)
The next one you trash, can you ensure its the right colour first ;D
I'll call you the moment an accident a truck decides to use my car as a brake, looks imminent so you can pre-book the parts!!!
What a blindingly good idea...  ...you have my number ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 November 2015, 22:10:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 20:48:20
Put a big dent in it  :'(
PM sent :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 November 2015, 23:00:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 November 2015, 20:48:20
Put a big dent in it  :'(

Clearly you're ok. So what did you joust with this time? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 November 2015, 23:23:37
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 November 2015, 20:14:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 November 2015, 18:23:44
Broke it!  Well part of it anyway, the LPG system is kaput!  :'(  I had to drive 125 miles home on petrol!!  :o  >:(

I drove through some very Welsh weather today and I suspect some of the electrics got a good soaking.  :-\
Should have fixed your wiring properly... ::)

Not to say I told you so :P

Nah nothing to do with that.  ::)  I think the vapourisor got a soaking when I drove through a lake.....  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 November 2015, 14:07:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 November 2015, 23:23:37
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 November 2015, 20:14:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 18 November 2015, 18:23:44
Broke it!  Well part of it anyway, the LPG system is kaput!  :'(  I had to drive 125 miles home on petrol!!  :o  >:(

I drove through some very Welsh weather today and I suspect some of the electrics got a good soaking.  :-\
Should have fixed your wiring properly... ::)

Not to say I told you so :P

Nah nothing to do with that.  ::)  I think the vapourisor got a soaking when I drove through a lake.....  :-\
Vaporiser? Like what the daleks have? Cool 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 19 November 2015, 14:08:40
Oil & Filter change, and egr and boost sensor clean (neither really needed it, but handy preventative.)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 November 2015, 22:36:40
Reduced one of the fleet to a few boxes of parts, ready for it to take its last trip on Saturday.

Heartbroken, but its the sensible decision...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 November 2015, 18:47:29
Sold the XJ for spares/repairs.20mins later promptly broke down in Elite-again!! >:( Will have to investigate tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 November 2015, 18:53:45
Forgot to add conclusion is I sold the wrong damn car!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2015, 18:56:03
Hmmmmm......two spares or repair cars....not good   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 November 2015, 18:57:13
Quote from: BazaJT on 20 November 2015, 18:53:45
Forgot to add conclusion is I sold the wrong damn car!!
Humbug, the Omega will be one of a handful of things, all easily sorted, whereas the Jag will always be an expensive worry...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 November 2015, 19:16:03
Well story so far is that I took the Jags battery to where car was,sold Jag and set off back home.This is a approx. a 5 mile round trip,about a mile from home little red warning light[looks like a thermometer with wavy lines at bottom]lit up and temp gauge needle made a bid for freedom at the red end of gauge.No warning everything going fine then that happened,No message on computer wotsit screen about low coolant or anything engine still running fine[no signs of labouring or anything]Rad fans didn't kick in,hoses felt only warm not red hot.Mood I was in at time if breakers yard had still been open that's where it'd be now!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 November 2015, 19:28:31
If the aux belt is intact, then most likely the gauge sender wire has come adrift and is touching something it shouldn't...

Gauge works of its own sender on the coolant bridge and the warning light is triggered by the gauge :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 November 2015, 05:49:32
Can only hope it's summat as simple as that.Going to check header tank this morning before leaving for work,then I'll know whether to buy some cheap anti-freeze to run it on while I look for leaks or whether to check such as sender etc.Should imagine aux belt intact as no other warning lights lit up [battery charging light for instance]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2015, 06:47:17
If it loses that much coolant the gauge will run relatively cold as eventually the level would drop to the point that the sensor doesn't get wet...

Before driving it, let it idle until hot and make a note of when the fans kick in :y aircon off for this test as it makes the front fans run constantly, which will keep the rad artificially cold in this weather.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 November 2015, 11:45:31
Just refitted heat shields to the Special. Only had to drill and tap one fresh bolt hole. Healthy splash of copper grease on them all... Quite pleased.

Also turn out the box of drill bits that MrsGK brought with her when she moved in are much better than mine... Sharper than a sharp thing!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 November 2015, 14:38:00
Quote from: BazaJT on 20 November 2015, 19:16:03
Well story so far is that I took the Jags battery to where car was,sold Jag and set off back home.This is a approx. a 5 mile round trip,about a mile from home little red warning light[looks like a thermometer with wavy lines at bottom]lit up and temp gauge needle made a bid for freedom at the red end of gauge.No warning everything going fine then that happened,No message on computer wotsit screen about low coolant or anything engine still running fine[no signs of labouring or anything]Rad fans didn't kick in,hoses felt only warm not red hot.Mood I was in at time if breakers yard had still been open that's where it'd be now!

Thermostat not operational.so coolant in block gets boiled, rest of coolant gets a bit warm via bleed hole,in stat, or heater bypass circuit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 November 2015, 14:54:35
Put petrol in it.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2015, 17:22:24
Now the bloody thing has gone tail happy*, and I think I need some new pads judging by its inability to stop repeatedly.

* Don't think its actually stepping out, and not TC intervention, so suspect subframe bushes either failed of shifted...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2015, 17:29:00
Strong money on failed...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2015, 17:37:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 17:29:00
Strong money on failed...
Poly (well, forward ones are)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2015, 18:13:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2015, 17:37:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 17:29:00
Strong money on failed...
Poly (well, forward ones are)
Be the block ones behind the diff... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 22 November 2015, 08:26:52
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 18:13:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2015, 17:37:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 17:29:00
Strong money on failed...
Poly (well, forward ones are)
Be the block ones behind the diff... ;)

How did your refurb plans go on those?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 November 2015, 09:32:20
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 18:13:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2015, 17:37:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 17:29:00
Strong money on failed...
Poly (well, forward ones are)
Be the block ones behind the diff... ;)
The replacement, though 2nd hand, ones that went in 2 or 3 years ago potentially could have failed. However, the old ones were truly shot to bits, and the car wasn't like this.

Knowing the troubles chrisgixer had with his polys shifting, I'm hoping its as simple as that :)

Fingers crossed, based on the fact the rear diff ones are obsolete now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 November 2015, 09:46:51
Quote from: steve6367 on 22 November 2015, 08:26:52
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 18:13:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 November 2015, 17:37:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 21 November 2015, 17:29:00
Strong money on failed...
Poly (well, forward ones are)
Be the block ones behind the diff... ;)

How did your refurb plans go on those?
A plan is afoot, but I haven't had much time lately, but hoping to work on a viable solution in time for the new year...

The only pitfall will be producing variations to suit individual tastes, but we shall see ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 November 2015, 13:01:58
Parked the 2.6 in a barn. removed battery, walked away.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 November 2015, 13:53:05
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 November 2015, 13:01:58
Parked the 2.6 in a barn. removed battery, walked away.
That sounds decidedly ominous :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:53:21
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

Had it a few years now , used it a few times in various cars  :-X Seems its only the leather seats in Omega's pack up as never had any problem with cloth heated  ::)
I got it from B&M store when it was on offer £30 down to £20 . Its got a wired remote for individual massage areas and heat with 3 buttons that increase or decrease massaging intensity  ::)
I didnt think it would last but its been very good  ;)

Example :

Heated seat (https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CbLnUadZRVrfKL430bra0hvAKpMvhkwfMv6ih-AGo4LuORAgEEAQgz4iuHigFYLuGs4PQCqABzNOvxgPIAQepAks6nffFfbk-qgQmT9CX8D743IIbyTxbsKbvqDHh3HrrATEZoFGj_AZv3T6IsX2CXiWABZBOwAUFoAYmgAecrNA5iAcBkAcCqAemvhvYBwHgEqO9j9av49G_PQ&sig=AOD64_2fmdqJo5W38VKTOq6S8lQqEV9LnQ&ctype=5&clui=20&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjVzrnvo6TJAhVJ2BoKHRODBswQvhcINQ&adurl=http://www.homedics.co.uk/homedics-5-motor-back-massager.html/%3Futm_source%3DGoogleBaseUK)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 November 2015, 15:21:00
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:53:21
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

Had it a few years now , used it a few times in various cars  :-X Seems its only the leather seats in Omega's pack up as never had any problem with cloth heated  ::)
I got it from B&M store when it was on offer £30 down to £20 . Its got a wired remote for individual massage areas and heat with 3 buttons that increase or decrease massaging intensity  ::)
I didnt think it would last but its been very good  ;)

Example :

Heated seat (https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CbLnUadZRVrfKL430bra0hvAKpMvhkwfMv6ih-AGo4LuORAgEEAQgz4iuHigFYLuGs4PQCqABzNOvxgPIAQepAks6nffFfbk-qgQmT9CX8D743IIbyTxbsKbvqDHh3HrrATEZoFGj_AZv3T6IsX2CXiWABZBOwAUFoAYmgAecrNA5iAcBkAcCqAemvhvYBwHgEqO9j9av49G_PQ&sig=AOD64_2fmdqJo5W38VKTOq6S8lQqEV9LnQ&ctype=5&clui=20&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjVzrnvo6TJAhVJ2BoKHRODBswQvhcINQ&adurl=http://www.homedics.co.uk/homedics-5-motor-back-massager.html/%3Futm_source%3DGoogleBaseUK)
OO...OO....I thought that read back passage cushion when I first looked.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 November 2015, 18:13:49
Quote from: STEMO on 22 November 2015, 15:21:00
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:53:21
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

Had it a few years now , used it a few times in various cars  :-X Seems its only the leather seats in Omega's pack up as never had any problem with cloth heated  ::)
I got it from B&M store when it was on offer £30 down to £20 . Its got a wired remote for individual massage areas and heat with 3 buttons that increase or decrease massaging intensity  ::)
I didnt think it would last but its been very good  ;)

Example :

Heated seat (https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CbLnUadZRVrfKL430bra0hvAKpMvhkwfMv6ih-AGo4LuORAgEEAQgz4iuHigFYLuGs4PQCqABzNOvxgPIAQepAks6nffFfbk-qgQmT9CX8D743IIbyTxbsKbvqDHh3HrrATEZoFGj_AZv3T6IsX2CXiWABZBOwAUFoAYmgAecrNA5iAcBkAcCqAemvhvYBwHgEqO9j9av49G_PQ&sig=AOD64_2fmdqJo5W38VKTOq6S8lQqEV9LnQ&ctype=5&clui=20&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjVzrnvo6TJAhVJ2BoKHRODBswQvhcINQ&adurl=http://www.homedics.co.uk/homedics-5-motor-back-massager.html/%3Futm_source%3DGoogleBaseUK)
OO...OO....I thought that read back passage cushion when I first looked.  ::)

The wish was the father of the thought...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Sideways on 22 November 2015, 20:59:07
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:53:21
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

Had it a few years now , used it a few times in various cars  :-X Seems its only the leather seats in Omega's pack up as never had any problem with cloth heated  ::)
I got it from B&M store when it was on offer £30 down to £20 . Its got a wired remote for individual massage areas and heat with 3 buttons that increase or decrease massaging intensity  ::)
I didnt think it would last but its been very good  ;)

Example :

Heated seat (https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CbLnUadZRVrfKL430bra0hvAKpMvhkwfMv6ih-AGo4LuORAgEEAQgz4iuHigFYLuGs4PQCqABzNOvxgPIAQepAks6nffFfbk-qgQmT9CX8D743IIbyTxbsKbvqDHh3HrrATEZoFGj_AZv3T6IsX2CXiWABZBOwAUFoAYmgAecrNA5iAcBkAcCqAemvhvYBwHgEqO9j9av49G_PQ&sig=AOD64_2fmdqJo5W38VKTOq6S8lQqEV9LnQ&ctype=5&clui=20&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjVzrnvo6TJAhVJ2BoKHRODBswQvhcINQ&adurl=http://www.homedics.co.uk/homedics-5-motor-back-massager.html/%3Futm_source%3DGoogleBaseUK)


Hmmm i wonder if it would fit under the leather.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Sideways on 22 November 2015, 21:01:07
Today i fitted a new climate panel but some wiring needs doing on the resistor for which i need a picture of somebody elses so i can see what goes where.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 21:42:18
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

They had them for £10 in ALDI the other day. Nearly bought one for the roller skate, but decided I'd get laughed at. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Sideways on 22 November 2015, 21:46:53
Ill have a look in aldi tomorow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 23:09:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 21:42:18
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

They had them for £10 in ALDI the other day. Nearly bought one for the roller skate, but decided I'd get laughed at. ::)
Crap.... Did they? Looks like I need to try and pop into a few different Aldis then to try and find one ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 23:35:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 23:09:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 21:42:18
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

They had them for £10 in ALDI the other day. Nearly bought one for the roller skate, but decided I'd get laughed at. ::)
Crap.... Did they? Looks like I need to try and pop into a few different Aldis then to try and find one ::)
Yep. Certainly looked worth a punt too. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 November 2015, 00:09:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 23:35:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 23:09:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 21:42:18
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

They had them for £10 in ALDI the other day. Nearly bought one for the roller skate, but decided I'd get laughed at. ::)
Crap.... Did they? Looks like I need to try and pop into a few different Aldis then to try and find one ::)
Yep. Certainly looked worth a punt too. :y

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-19-nov/product-detail/ps/p/heated-car-seat-cushion/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 November 2015, 09:36:37
Investigated for any under-the-skin damage from the Insignia vs Omega 'conversation'  ::) as there's a light knock from the front every now and then, over bumps. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, annoyingly. Apart from the the damper/upright seems loose when no weight is on it  :-\ Will as in a new thread about this, also will check in the scrappy today on other Omegas...

Re-greased the NS caliper slide bolts and points of contact between pad and caliper, as they seemed pretty dry, strangely.

Checked torque on all nuts and bolts on the NS front suspension, in case anything was coming loose. All seems fine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 November 2015, 11:33:50
Knocking could be drop links... strut will seem loose with no weight on it as it is located to the body by the weight of the car... car on ground, remove the top plate and retorque the nut beneath it and report back re knock

Dry nearside caliper to be expected following the puddles from last weeks storms...
 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 November 2015, 13:09:14
Usually is droplinks, yes. I looked at them, all seemed fine (they're 6 month old ATP ones, too, so hopefully not duff!) but will keep this in mind.

Just seemed bizarre that after all that suspension work I never had cause to 'wiggle' the upright to see it move. I think that'[s the hidden curse of the aftermath opf a car accident - every single little knock, squeak or groan becomes "what was that?! Did that do that before? Is that normal?! That noise, is that new?" etc...

Thanks, mind put at ease now  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 23 November 2015, 17:16:13
Had a heated massage in it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 November 2015, 17:27:04
Quote from: EMD on 23 November 2015, 17:16:13
Had a heated massage in it  :D

Did you get a happy ending?  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:36:45
Watched that gixer fellow discover potential causes for my lary arse.  Too cold and too dark to spend too long looking at it. Job for a warmer, brighter day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 November 2015, 17:52:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:36:45
Watched that gixer fellow discover potential causes for my lary arse.  Too cold and too dark to spend too long looking at it. Job for a warmer, brighter day.
Do you want them firm like mine, of softer :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:57:24
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 23 November 2015, 17:52:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:36:45
Watched that gixer fellow discover potential causes for my lary arse.  Too cold and too dark to spend too long looking at it. Job for a warmer, brighter day.
Do you want them firm like mine, of softer :-\
I want it exactly how it was before Saturday.

Its possible one of the polys has shifted a tad, as one side had a fair amount of movement compared to t'other...   ...but on the unloaded wheel when it keeps trying to overtake the front  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 November 2015, 18:07:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:57:24
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 23 November 2015, 17:52:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:36:45
Watched that gixer fellow discover potential causes for my lary arse.  Too cold and too dark to spend too long looking at it. Job for a warmer, brighter day.
Do you want them firm like mine, of softer :-\
I want it exactly how it was before Saturday.

Its possible one of the polys has shifted a tad, as one side had a fair amount of movement compared to t'other...   ...but on the unloaded wheel when it keeps trying to overtake the front  :-\
Might have access to a pair, condition currently unknown...

What happens if removed and left off? Presumably body sits ontop of the diff :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 November 2015, 20:58:13
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 November 2015, 00:09:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 23:35:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 23:09:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 21:42:18
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

They had them for £10 in ALDI the other day. Nearly bought one for the roller skate, but decided I'd get laughed at. ::)
Crap.... Did they? Looks like I need to try and pop into a few different Aldis then to try and find one ::)
Yep. Certainly looked worth a punt too. :y

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-19-nov/product-detail/ps/p/heated-car-seat-cushion/

Grabbed one of these... Can't grumble for the price :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2015, 14:03:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:57:24
I want it exactly how it was before Saturday.

Its possible one of the polys has shifted a tad, as one side had a fair amount of movement compared to t'other...   ...but on the unloaded wheel when it keeps trying to overtake the front  :-\

Not got a dodgy front wishbone rear bush? This felt for all the world like the back end when it happened to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 November 2015, 14:08:11
Just had another new screen fitted... car now needs a new headlining as a strip of it came out with the glass where the glue had been forced out by trying to press the trim home... :-X

On the plus side, it was never going to leak ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 24 November 2015, 14:10:43
Aren't you worried about the paintwork around the screen frame being scratched up every time you get another screen fitted? That's what put me off having the brand new one of mine took out, after I got the rain sensing, but non-heat reflective one fitted by (their) mistake.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 November 2015, 14:18:22
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 24 November 2015, 14:10:43
Aren't you worried about the paintwork around the screen frame being scratched up every time you get another screen fitted? That's what put me off having the brand new one of mine took out, after I got the rain sensing, but non-heat reflective one fitted by (their) mistake.
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/OU54AEW/DSC_0267_zpsvy0exzpa.jpg)

What do you think... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2015, 14:37:38
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 24 November 2015, 14:18:22
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 24 November 2015, 14:10:43
Aren't you worried about the paintwork around the screen frame being scratched up every time you get another screen fitted? That's what put me off having the brand new one of mine took out, after I got the rain sensing, but non-heat reflective one fitted by (their) mistake.
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/OU54AEW/DSC_0267_zpsvy0exzpa.jpg)

What do you think... :D

I think it's been clocked. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 November 2015, 14:44:07
Nope... that's the mileage it's done... so Autonoglass can refit it the screen as often as it takes to get it right ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 24 November 2015, 15:03:50
Haha.  :y I know of an Omega round here that was scrapped and had done 333,329 miles. I did ask him surely he had considered running it round the block to take it to a third of a million, just for the photo. The really good bit was it was a little 2.0! The really, really good bit was the car wasn't scrapped because of the engine! The engine was actually fine, and was fitted to a taxi locally the next week. So for all we know that engine is now on 400k, somewhere!  8)

with that at 333k and yours at 274k, I feel mine's only just run in at 181k  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 24 November 2015, 16:13:03
Looking for a Truck  :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2015, 18:59:55
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 24 November 2015, 14:44:07
Nope... that's the mileage it's done... so Autonoglass can refit it the screen as often as it takes to get it right ;D

Thought it'd be into the 300's by now. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2015, 19:27:50
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2015, 18:59:55
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 24 November 2015, 14:44:07
Nope... that's the mileage it's done... so Autonoglass can refit it the screen as often as it takes to get it right ;D

Thought it'd be into the 300's by now. ;D
If he didn't keep bending it :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2015, 19:29:09
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 November 2015, 14:03:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2015, 17:57:24
I want it exactly how it was before Saturday.

Its possible one of the polys has shifted a tad, as one side had a fair amount of movement compared to t'other...   ...but on the unloaded wheel when it keeps trying to overtake the front  :-\

Not got a dodgy front wishbone rear bush? This felt for all the world like the back end when it happened to me.
Traffic too slow, plus a tad slippery this morning to test, but only rear twitch was a genuine loss of rear grip, so fingers crossed its back to normal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2015, 19:33:32
Insured them all. Ouch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 24 November 2015, 22:43:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 November 2015, 19:33:32
Insured them all. Ouch.

Do you have a multi policy? How many cars? Which company?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2015, 19:21:09
Quote from: Lagondanet on 24 November 2015, 22:43:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 November 2015, 19:33:32
Insured them all. Ouch.

Do you have a multi policy? How many cars? Which company?
Admiral. 2 modified Omegas and a shitbox Zafira
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2015, 19:36:03
15mph for the first half of my commute, 25mph for 2nd half  >:(

Dickheads
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 26 November 2015, 19:30:08
Took the ka in for mot yesterday


It failed which i expected being a ka.
Both front top mounts worn
Both wishbone bushes worn
1 rear axle bush worn
Rear handbrake ineffective
Rear brakes ineffective
1 advisory was a small corrosion area on chassis

So today changed both wishbones,and replaced both top mounts and bearings,all done in under 4 hrs.
Just waiting on brake parts to be delivered and a set of poly rear axle bushes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2015, 23:53:55
Been determined to get to the bottom of some LPG injector issues I've been having...

So I cobbled together a test bed to characterise them. ::)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Photos/OOF/DSCF3118.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 November 2015, 09:06:16
Quote from: T.m.f on 26 November 2015, 19:30:08
Took the ka in for mot yesterday


It failed which i expected being a ka.
Both front top mounts worn
Both wishbone bushes worn
1 rear axle bush worn
Rear handbrake ineffective
Rear brakes ineffective
1 advisory was a small corrosion area on chassis

So today changed both wishbones,and replaced both top mounts and bearings,all done in under 4 hrs.
Just waiting on brake parts to be delivered and a set of poly rear axle bushes.

How many times has the filler flap surround been repaired?

And watch the rust, once they start they deteriorate very quickly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 27 November 2015, 09:24:54
Its had all the major rust repaired,new sills etc,petrol cap area not to bad,its a 1st car for partners daughter,so only need it to last several years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 27 November 2015, 09:26:24
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 November 2015, 09:06:16
Quote from: T.m.f on 26 November 2015, 19:30:08
Took the ka in for mot yesterday


It failed which i expected being a ka.
Both front top mounts worn
Both wishbone bushes worn
1 rear axle bush worn
Rear handbrake ineffective
Rear brakes ineffective
1 advisory was a small corrosion area on chassis

So today changed both wishbones,and replaced both top mounts and bearings,all done in under 4 hrs.
Just waiting on brake parts to be delivered and a set of poly rear axle bushes.

How many times has the filler flap surround been repaired?

And watch the rust, once they start they deteriorate very quickly.

No shit,had to weld up an 08 plate recently,awful things :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 November 2015, 10:18:53
Quote from: T.m.f on 27 November 2015, 09:24:54
Its had all the major rust repaired,new sills etc,petrol cap area not to bad,its a 1st car for partners daughter,so only need it to last several years.


You'll be doing most of that again for the next MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 27 November 2015, 10:36:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2015, 23:53:55
Been determined to get to the bottom of some LPG injector issues I've been having...

So I cobbled together a test bed to characterise them. ::)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Photos/OOF/DSCF3118.JPG)
It looks like a bucket full of petrol with a fuel pump dropped into it and a stick of kryptonite lying on top  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 November 2015, 12:21:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2015, 23:53:55
Been determined to get to the bottom of some LPG injector issues I've been having...

So I cobbled together a test bed to characterise them. ::)



Grumpy I expect. b4ndit's is temperamental and mine's got the right hump!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 27 November 2015, 13:51:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2015, 23:53:55
Been determined to get to the bottom of some LPG injector issues I've been having...

So I cobbled together a test bed to characterise them. ::)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Photos/OOF/DSCF3118.JPG)
Clever bugger :y bit of a mad scientist going on there, where' ;Ds the Flux Capacitor??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 November 2015, 16:27:15
Went to look at an 04 Zafira , sat in it got out and went home ... fek that  :( So basic and plasticy inside and the driving position is way to high on the lowest setting  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 18:09:27
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 16:27:15
Went to look at an 04 Zafira , sat in it got out and went home ... fek that  :( So basic and plasticy inside and the driving position is way to high on the lowest setting  :(
They are truly shite in every respect.

If you need that type of car, and want Vauxhall, at least look at the Zafira-B, as it seems improved/refined on the original.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 November 2015, 18:37:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 18:09:27
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 16:27:15
Went to look at an 04 Zafira , sat in it got out and went home ... fek that  :( So basic and plasticy inside and the driving position is way to high on the lowest setting  :(
They are truly shite in every respect.

If you need that type of car, and want Vauxhall, at least look at the Zafira-B, as it seems improved/refined on the original.
Warmer too ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 18:39:06
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 27 November 2015, 18:37:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 18:09:27
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 16:27:15
Went to look at an 04 Zafira , sat in it got out and went home ... fek that  :( So basic and plasticy inside and the driving position is way to high on the lowest setting  :(
They are truly shite in every respect.

If you need that type of car, and want Vauxhall, at least look at the Zafira-B, as it seems improved/refined on the original.
Warmer too ;)
Well, yes, but then if well try to save a bit of money by buying the crappiest Chinese junk from egay, you deserve to cook.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 November 2015, 19:10:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 18:09:27
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 16:27:15
Went to look at an 04 Zafira , sat in it got out and went home ... fek that  :( So basic and plasticy inside and the driving position is way to high on the lowest setting  :(
They are truly shite in every respect.

If you need that type of car, and want Vauxhall, at least look at the Zafira-B, as it seems improved/refined on the original.

Aye , i can see that now . They look ok from the outside , this was 2.0dti in fast black but was very disappointed in every respect on the cabin trim and functions but i did get a good offer on mine , i was being cheeky as you do but he said ok  :o

£1100  :)

Bet ive spent that in the last 12 months on it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 20:52:16
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 19:10:24
£1100  :)
For a Zafira-A?

Was it top of the range ("Elegance") and in A1 perfect condition?  If not, way, way, way overpriced.

And the 2.0DTi was a hopeless engine when GM started fitting it, and hasn't aged well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 November 2015, 21:21:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 20:52:16
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 19:10:24
£1100  :)
For a Zafira-A?

Was it top of the range ("Elegance") and in A1 perfect condition?  If not, way, way, way overpriced.

And the 2.0DTi was a hopeless engine when GM started fitting it, and hasn't aged well.
Errrr...no. He was offered £1100 for his shitbox.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 21:27:51
Quote from: STEMO on 27 November 2015, 21:21:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 20:52:16
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 19:10:24
£1100  :)
For a Zafira-A?

Was it top of the range ("Elegance") and in A1 perfect condition?  If not, way, way, way overpriced.

And the 2.0DTi was a hopeless engine when GM started fitting it, and hasn't aged well.
Errrr...no. He was offered £1100 for his shitbox.
Ah.

I wouldn't sell either of mine for £1100.  The Zafira, however, I'd rip their hand off :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 November 2015, 21:53:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 21:27:51
Quote from: STEMO on 27 November 2015, 21:21:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2015, 20:52:16
Quote from: EMD on 27 November 2015, 19:10:24
£1100  :)
For a Zafira-A?

Was it top of the range ("Elegance") and in A1 perfect condition?  If not, way, way, way overpriced.

And the 2.0DTi was a hopeless engine when GM started fitting it, and hasn't aged well.
Errrr...no. He was offered £1100 for his shitbox.
Ah.

I wouldn't sell either of mine for £1100.  The Zafira, however, I'd rip their hand off :)
Awwww..go on Jaime....please....I'll give you ten grand for TBE.









Like fu...... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 27 November 2015, 21:56:32
Well that was a quick £290 spent.  Another 12 months,
 But then reading how many aren't taxed, is it worth it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 November 2015, 23:49:05
Slowly sifting through the last few jobs ready for Tuesdays MoT...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0285_zpsu6mhjvyo.jpg)

Just got to swap the steering wheel, tidy up the wiring for the secondary audio, swap the rear wheels over and change the seal on the oil pressure sensor, fit some new bulbs and put some fuel in. Oh and tidy the tracking up a bit ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 28 November 2015, 18:53:34
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 27 November 2015, 23:49:05
Slowly sifting through the last few jobs ready for Tuesdays MoT...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0285_zpsu6mhjvyo.jpg)

Just got to swap the steering wheel, tidy up the wiring for the secondary audio, swap the rear wheels over and change the seal on the oil pressure sensor, fit some new bulbs and put some fuel in. Oh and tidy the tracking up a bit ::)

So no pressure then? ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 November 2015, 19:20:34
Need a 24mm deep socket for the pressure switch, so that can wait ::) Tracking actually looks ok, and a quick run round the close suggests it's ok, if a little light on the steering, so that will be done as soon as MoT is finished...

Wiring can wait until it stops raining, otherwise all the wheels are done as are the bulbs. Test drive suggests that the brake pedal is soft, not squishy as there's resistance, but the pedal can be pushed almost to the floor which is disconcerting :-\ pulls up keenly enough though and there's no obvious leaks, so might simply be a spot more bleeding required or some old fluid left in... was pressure bled with new fluid though :-\

Will see what happens on Tuesday and go from there...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 November 2015, 19:47:57
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 November 2015, 19:20:34
Need a 24mm deep socket for the pressure switch, so that can wait ::) Tracking actually looks ok, and a quick run round the close suggests it's ok, if a little light on the steering, so that will be done as soon as MoT is finished...



24mm spanner. Or a small adjustable;it's not tight. Are you sure it's the seal that's leaking and not the unit itself as that is a common failure and a £4 fix
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 November 2015, 20:22:55
Couldn't get a spanner on it and still have room to swing it :-[

Got a new seal whilst I was at Vx the other day... opportunist shopping as I needed the banjo washers for the front calipers and they happened to have stock...

The bulk of the oil in that area seems to be from the crank seal, ie fresh... the sensor side is blacker and gungier suggesting a slight weep :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 29 November 2015, 11:39:06
Made an aluminium aerial mount for the next phase of mods  :) 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 November 2015, 13:31:51
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 November 2015, 19:20:34
Need a 24mm deep socket for the pressure switch, so that can wait ::) Tracking actually looks ok, and a quick run round the close suggests it's ok, if a little light on the steering, so that will be done as soon as MoT is finished...



Bout £6.00 from Halfords.

Or use a crows foot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 November 2015, 15:09:26
Started pulling bits off one, Well, the modified NCDC2013, CID, Bury Handsfree, Motorola Car Phone, Steering wheel and MV6 trim.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Sideways on 29 November 2015, 16:07:07
Fixed the climate control by fitting the new loom and plug I pilfered from on omega at scrapyard yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:16:02
Not much today apart from waiting for the AA after the Omega broke down luckily in a safe place. The engine just cut-out after it got warm (presumably the common sensor problem i thought at the time) although the code the AA picked up was P0725 and later i checked also and the P0725 code was under transmission with the following message (Engine Speed Input Circuit) engine started up fine once it had cooled down, Likely cause would be the crank sensor going by these symptoms?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 November 2015, 18:17:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:16:02
Not much today apart from waiting for the AA after the Omega broke down luckily in a safe place. The engine just cut-out after it got warm (presumably the common sensor problem i thought at the time) although the code the AA picked up was P0725 and later i checked also and the P0725 code was under transmission with the following message (Engine Speed Input Circuit) engine started up fine once it had cooled down, Likely cause would be the crank sensor going by these symptoms?  :-\
Yes  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:31:24
Quote from: Andy H on 29 November 2015, 18:17:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:16:02
Not much today apart from waiting for the AA after the Omega broke down luckily in a safe place. The engine just cut-out after it got warm (presumably the common sensor problem i thought at the time) although the code the AA picked up was P0725 and later i checked also and the P0725 code was under transmission with the following message (Engine Speed Input Circuit) engine started up fine once it had cooled down, Likely cause would be the crank sensor going by these symptoms?  :-\
Yes  :y

Any idea how much VX charge for them?, I have a feeling their around £80 - £130

Edit: Looking here Link (http://www.vauxhallworldparts.com/vauxhall.php?search=Vauxhall%20Parts&partnumber=90492006) for a guide price, this one apparently is a genuine part at £73  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 November 2015, 18:49:51
Buy it from an actual dealer that you actually have to go to... last one I bought was £72 all in, no discount. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:53:04
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 November 2015, 18:49:51
Buy it from an actual dealer that you actually have to go to... last one I bought was £72 all in, no discount. :y

Thanks Al that helps give me an idea on the damage :y, usually my VX dealer will give 10% discount so we shall see  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 November 2015, 18:57:49
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:53:04
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 November 2015, 18:49:51
Buy it from an actual dealer that you actually have to go to... last one I bought was £72 all in, no discount. :y

Thanks Al that helps give me an idea on the damage :y, usually my VX dealer will give 10% discount so we shall see  :)
Ah, you finally got some sense out of them :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 19:05:00
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 November 2015, 18:57:49
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:53:04
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 November 2015, 18:49:51
Buy it from an actual dealer that you actually have to go to... last one I bought was £72 all in, no discount. :y

Thanks Al that helps give me an idea on the damage :y, usually my VX dealer will give 10% discount so we shall see  :)
Ah, you finally got some sense out of them :y

Took them long enough  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 29 November 2015, 20:45:34
Phaeton did 220 mile journey and right at end suddenly decided to deposit the power steering fluid on the drive at Manchester house. RAC were brilliant but could not quite repair the corroded power steering line even on temporary basis. They took it on flatbed to VW Stockport and then took me to Manchester Airport to pick up  a..............Skoda Superb. In middle of all this my aunt in Glossop taken into hospital and my mother in nursing home in Staybridge tipped orange juice over her tv remote - everyone has priorities that need to be serviced!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 12:22:17
Crank sensor for a 3.2, Normally £71.40 with VAT - Discount Price £55.34 with VAT  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 November 2015, 14:17:36
I've been meaning to paint the replacement door mirrors for some time, so this morning I taped the shells to various bits of wood, clamped those in the workmate and mixed some paint. The silver basecoat went on nicely. 30 minutes later, I mixed some clear, and halfway through spraying the first part it started raining.  So now I have three nicely finished parts, and one(the main N/S cover >:( ) that will need flatting and repainting.


I'm going for a beer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 16:48:23
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 November 2015, 18:16:02
Not much today apart from waiting for the AA after the Omega broke down luckily in a safe place. The engine just cut-out after it got warm (presumably the common sensor problem i thought at the time) although the code the AA picked up was P0725 and later i checked also and the P0725 code was under transmission with the following message (Engine Speed Input Circuit) engine started up fine once it had cooled down, Likely cause would be the crank sensor going by these symptoms?  :-\
Absolutely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 16:50:29
3.2's normally take cheaper cranksensor, usually around £55 on TC by time VAT is added in.

Never, ever buy from any other source, no matter how genuine it claims to be - far too many fakes out there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 16:56:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 16:50:29
3.2's normally take cheaper cranksensor, usually around £55 on TC by time VAT is added in.

Never, ever buy from any other source, no matter how genuine it claims to be - far too many fakes out there.

Ordered over the phone with VX for £55 earlier, It should be available to pick up tomorrow  :y ...Just need the weather to behave now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jsp on 30 November 2015, 17:03:56
.....I added rubber floor mats for winter?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 17:18:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 16:56:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 16:50:29
3.2's normally take cheaper cranksensor, usually around £55 on TC by time VAT is added in.

Never, ever buy from any other source, no matter how genuine it claims to be - far too many fakes out there.

Ordered over the phone with VX for £55 earlier, It should be available to pick up tomorrow  :y ...Just need the weather to behave now.
Last one I did was in the phishing rain on a cold November night in the NEC carpark.  I wanted to tow it home, but she broke my towpole within 10 yards, so had to fix it there :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 17:28:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 17:18:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 16:56:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 16:50:29
3.2's normally take cheaper cranksensor, usually around £55 on TC by time VAT is added in.

Never, ever buy from any other source, no matter how genuine it claims to be - far too many fakes out there.

Ordered over the phone with VX for £55 earlier, It should be available to pick up tomorrow  :y ...Just need the weather to behave now.
Last one I did was in the phishing rain on a cold November night in the NEC carpark.  I wanted to tow it home, but she broke my towpole within 10 yards, so had to fix it there :(

Typical  :(

It's always the same, These problems couldn't just happen on a warm dry Summers day  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 17:34:32
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 17:28:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 17:18:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 16:56:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 16:50:29
3.2's normally take cheaper cranksensor, usually around £55 on TC by time VAT is added in.

Never, ever buy from any other source, no matter how genuine it claims to be - far too many fakes out there.

Ordered over the phone with VX for £55 earlier, It should be available to pick up tomorrow  :y ...Just need the weather to behave now.
Last one I did was in the phishing rain on a cold November night in the NEC carpark.  I wanted to tow it home, but she broke my towpole within 10 yards, so had to fix it there :(

Typical  :(

It's always the same, These problems couldn't just happen on a warm dry Summers day  ::)
Oh, I've had one happen in glorious weather...  ...about 20 miles outside Dijon on the A31.

But no spare.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 18:03:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 17:34:32
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 17:28:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 17:18:02
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 30 November 2015, 16:56:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 November 2015, 16:50:29
3.2's normally take cheaper cranksensor, usually around £55 on TC by time VAT is added in.

Never, ever buy from any other source, no matter how genuine it claims to be - far too many fakes out there.

Ordered over the phone with VX for £55 earlier, It should be available to pick up tomorrow  :y ...Just need the weather to behave now.
Last one I did was in the phishing rain on a cold November night in the NEC carpark.  I wanted to tow it home, but she broke my towpole within 10 yards, so had to fix it there :(

Typical  :(

It's always the same, These problems couldn't just happen on a warm dry Summers day  ::)
Oh, I've had one happen in glorious weather...  ...about 20 miles outside Dijon on the A31.

But no spare.



One things for sure when you go through this first had for yourself it makes you think more about it.. Will definitely from now on be carrying all tools required and a spare crank sensor  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 November 2015, 21:07:25
All set for MoT first thing...

Nervous? Me, dear? No dear. Not at all...

If it passes, I might even wash it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 November 2015, 22:14:15
Diagnosed the MV6 battery as 'needing replacement'. By the scientific method of jumping in after a week dormant, and finding it dead. Jumped off a spare 190E battery I had kicking about...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 December 2015, 12:05:04
Passed it's MoT 8) only one advisory... minor surface corrosion  ::)

Haven't washed it though as it promptly had a hissy fit after filling it up >:(

Suspect the alternator as battery light is on and one of the codes showing is 0560... so will simply swap the alternator from the white one and see what happens...  ::)

(Having first checked the voltages as per the guide ;))
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 01 December 2015, 13:20:44
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 December 2015, 12:05:04
Passed it's MoT 8) only one advisory... minor surface corrosion  ::)


Hurrah!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 December 2015, 15:08:12
Decided that I couldn't be arsed to repaint the replacement N/S door mirror, and that this time of year it would be handy for the heated part to work. So I fitted them both after we got back from the vet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 December 2015, 18:32:36
White one finally alternatorless, black one all working as it should again... 14.2V immediately after starting settling to 13.8V at idle with no load, dropping to 13.2V under load at idle :y

Can't believe that it's taken five hours to do though :o it's only two bolts ffs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 01 December 2015, 18:34:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 December 2015, 18:32:36
White one finally alternatorless, black one all working as it should again... 14.2V immediately after starting settling to 13.8V at idle with no load, dropping to 13.2V under load at idle :y

Can't believe that it's taken five hours to do though :o it's only two bolts ffs.

I can!  Need gadget fingers!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 December 2015, 22:34:56
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 December 2015, 18:32:36
Can't believe that it's taken five hours to do though :o it's only two bolts ffs.

Think yourself lucky it wasn't four days like the 645 took me! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 December 2015, 12:32:00
Quote from: Jimbob on 01 December 2015, 18:34:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 December 2015, 18:32:36
White one finally alternatorless, black one all working as it should again... 14.2V immediately after starting settling to 13.8V at idle with no load, dropping to 13.2V under load at idle :y

Can't believe that it's taken five hours to do though :o it's only two bolts ffs.

I can!  Need gadget fingers!

No you don't, only takes me 45 minutes or so to swap one.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 December 2015, 12:35:01
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 December 2015, 12:32:00
Quote from: Jimbob on 01 December 2015, 18:34:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 December 2015, 18:32:36
White one finally alternatorless, black one all working as it should again... 14.2V immediately after starting settling to 13.8V at idle with no load, dropping to 13.2V under load at idle :y

Can't believe that it's taken five hours to do though :o it's only two bolts ffs.

I can!  Need gadget fingers!

No you don't, only takes me 45 minutes or so to swap one.  ???

I was about an hour and a half from memory
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 December 2015, 13:30:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 December 2015, 22:34:56
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 December 2015, 18:32:36
Can't believe that it's taken five hours to do though :o it's only two bolts ffs.

Think yourself lucky it wasn't four days like the 645 took me! ;D
Well there is that... ;D

My issue was that I was trying to refit the top bolt almost blind by finger tip... I guess the easy route is from behind the engine mount, possibly with an extension... but I physically couldn't get my hand anywhere near it even with the steering on full lock to shift the tie rod out of the way... so was having to come at it from under the front corner of the engine...

The second one came out a bit easier... not looking forward to refitting it though. That car is parked on gravel :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 December 2015, 14:01:53
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, Al  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 December 2015, 14:55:25
I've only ever had to attack the alternator from above. Move the coolant reservoir out of the way and you can get down there. Granted you have to feel your way around a bit, but I can think of worse jobs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 02 December 2015, 15:27:34
Put an aerial on the roof , wont be going in any car wash with that on  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 December 2015, 18:20:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 December 2015, 14:55:25
I've only ever had to attack the alternator from above. Move the coolant reservoir out of the way and you can get down there. Granted you have to feel your way around a bit, but I can think of worse jobs.
Will be trying that approach on refitting :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 December 2015, 18:34:21
08:15 Windscreen chipped by stone on the A12
12:30 Return to car after finishing job to find crack emanating from stone chip
14:30 Call in at Serek's and he replaces the high and low pressure valves for the aircon and re-gasses it  :y
16:00 Flying piece of metal on the M6 kicked up by car in front launches itself, scrapes bonnet hits wiper blade than smashes bottom of windscreen.

I think you can safely say that I need a new windscreen..  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 December 2015, 18:42:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 December 2015, 18:34:21
08:15 Windscreen chipped by stone on the A12
12:30 Return to car after finishing job to find crack emanating from stone chip
14:30 Call in at Serek's and he replaces the high and low pressure valves for the aircon and re-gasses it  :y
16:00 Flying piece of metal on the M6 kicked up by car in front launches itself, scrapes bonnet hits wiper blade than smashes bottom of windscreen.

I think you can safely say that I need a new windscreen..  :D

Lucky you waited till the end of the day or you'd have needed a few of them  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 December 2015, 18:52:44
Yeah,imagine trying to sell that one to the windscreen insurance :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 December 2015, 20:19:21
Quote from: BazaJT on 02 December 2015, 18:52:44
Yeah,imagine trying to sell that one to the windscreen insurance :D
Had it happen on a company car many years ago!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 December 2015, 21:25:42
Got the bluetooth plumbed in along with the disc changers... Quite looking forward to driving to work listening to a working radio. :D

I might even give it a wash and take some pics tomorrow  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 December 2015, 00:09:07
Driven it to work and back... loving the automatic wipers and the Bose... got a slight alternator whistle through the
speakers, (not sure if that's from the aux headunit or the main one :-\), but there's almost no distortion at full volume... tried most things from Enya to Eminem via Scooter, Chicane and Meat Loaf :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 04 December 2015, 00:18:23
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 December 2015, 00:09:07
Driven it to work and back... loving the automatic wipers and the Bose... got a slight alternator whistle through the
speakers, (not sure if that's from the aux headunit or the main one :-\), but there's almost no distortion at full volume... tried most things from Enya to Eminem via Scooter, Chicane and Meat Loaf :D
10 speed  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 December 2015, 10:11:36
Couldn't say, but they seem to vary appropriately  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 04 December 2015, 11:07:35
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 December 2015, 10:11:36
Couldn't say, but they seem to vary appropriately  :y
Thought you were meaning..you had put one of the ten speed sticks in  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 December 2015, 11:13:08
Quote from: BIGtime on 04 December 2015, 11:07:35
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 December 2015, 10:11:36
Couldn't say, but they seem to vary appropriately  :y
Thought you were meaning..you had put one of the ten speed sticks in  :-\
White one is (hopefully) being retrofitted, but black one is a factory Elite, so instead of intermittent on the stalk, it's the auto poisition :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 December 2015, 12:23:02
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 December 2015, 00:09:07
Driven it to work and back... loving the automatic wipers and the Bose... got a slight alternator whistle through the
speakers, (not sure if that's from the aux headunit or the main one :-\), but there's almost no distortion at full volume... tried most things from Enya to Eminem via Scooter, Chicane and Meat Loaf :D
Scooter? He's a shouty bastid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 December 2015, 13:21:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 December 2015, 18:34:21
I think you can safely say that I need a new windscreen..  :D

Cue phone call to insurance...

"Hello, I wonder who you use to service your windscreen claims?"
"Autoglass"
<Dial tone>

 ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 December 2015, 14:03:00
240,000 miles.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 December 2015, 14:08:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 December 2015, 13:21:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 December 2015, 18:34:21
I think you can safely say that I need a new windscreen..  :D

Cue phone call to insurance...

"Hello, I wonder who you use to service your windscreen claims?"
"Autoglass"
<Dial tone>

 ::)
:-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 December 2015, 16:00:54
Full service on the father in laws c3 Picasso.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 December 2015, 16:10:54
Fitted the crank sensor which turned out to be a rather simple job for a change, Had a little bit of sun this morning between 9 and 12 for the first time in weeks it felt like so up the car went  ;D

The old crank sensor appears to be the original the way it was rooted which is pretty good for 202,000 miles if it was the original :y... Also the car sounds a tad better after the new crank sensor although that could be a placebo effect.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegatron182 on 04 December 2015, 16:15:54
In last two months I have changed the interior from cloth to fully heated leather, put sound proofing in the doors, replaced door speakers with alpine ones, replaced all dash bulbs and vent bulbs to led. Had the carbon effect changed on doors and centre console and on various parts of trim. Had Vectra rocker covers adapted to fit. Fixed headlight leveling sensors. Replaced glove box and arm rest lid. Only just started lol still waiting for the engine and gearbox to be removed from an estate (manual) and going to rebuild it and replace the auto thats in my mv6. Have sourced manual mv6 ecu too. Its a labour of love lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 04 December 2015, 17:09:56
Flushed out heater matrix....well chuffed got lots of toasty heat now.....reset wiper blades so dont slap the windscreen pillar now....topped up washer fluid...changed oil filter and oil..so all in all a very  satisfactory day...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 December 2015, 00:42:00
Going to take the 3.2 to be MOT'd locally here, not back home for once. I expect it to fail on tyres...

I'm using garage around the corner, but it's the one opposite from the 'Vauxhall Specialist'  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 December 2015, 09:59:47
Watched the 3.2 sail through an MOT with no advisories.  :y I felt so elated that I treated it to a new rear wiper, as the other one had disintegrated.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 December 2015, 13:27:09
Quote from: YZ250 on 05 December 2015, 09:59:47
Watched the 3.2 sail through an MOT with no advisories.  :y I felt so elated that I treated it to a new rear wiper, as the other one had disintegrated.  ::)
I know that garage ;D

Nice one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2015, 18:43:47
Quote from: tunnie on 05 December 2015, 00:42:00
Going to take the 3.2 to be MOT'd locally here, not back home for once. I expect it to fail on tyres...

I'm using garage around the corner, but it's the one opposite from the 'Vauxhall Specialist'  ::)
Good luck :y

If it needs new tyres, though, why not get some slapped on?  You're not expecting it to fail on anything significant otherwise?


Says me, the Chav needs tyres, but I just cannot make up my mind what to put on :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 December 2015, 19:29:49
Black, round and legal would be a start... Everthing else is a bonus ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2015, 19:33:00
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 05 December 2015, 19:29:49
Black, round and legal would be a start... Everthing else is a bonus ;)
Still legal :).  Shouldn't be, as grip is shocking. But she likes it as it drives straight as a die.

As I virtually never drive it any more, I'm tempted to put Michelin on it, as they tend to drive straight, which is all she cares about...   ...well, that and enough power to get past what she calls "pathetic men with small dicks"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 December 2015, 20:04:40
Actually inspected them this morning, still ok-ish, got some meat above the wear indicator across the whole tyre. Did not get a chance to do it today, tempted to try a 'While-U-Wait' MOT up the road, they do nothing but MOT's so can't really fail it so they can do work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegatron182 on 05 December 2015, 20:22:25
Purchased tubular manifolds for my mfl mv6 😆
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 December 2015, 20:37:49
Quote from: omegatron182 on 05 December 2015, 20:22:25
Purchased tubular manifolds for my mfl mv6 😆

Am assuming you mean 3.2 manifolds.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 06 December 2015, 14:48:04
Stripped down 2 wishbones read for refurbishment.
GM wishbones strip easier than pattern (think qh).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 December 2015, 14:54:40
Washed it.

Still can't find another decent Elite anywhere.....  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 December 2015, 00:18:07
Got it* sideways.

*it being the Ranger  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 December 2015, 01:01:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 December 2015, 00:18:07
Got it* sideways.

*it being the Ranger  :-[
Nothing like a pick up for bringing out the inner hoodlum ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 December 2015, 06:55:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 December 2015, 00:18:07
Got it on sideways.

*it being my baseball hat.  :-[
There corrected. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 December 2015, 08:19:51
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 December 2015, 06:55:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 December 2015, 00:18:07
Got it on sideways.

*it being my baseball cap.  :-[
There corrected. :D
And again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 December 2015, 09:40:45
I do not wear baseball caps sideways..  ::) Everyone knows you wear them backwards to keep the sun off your neck.. ::)

Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 07 December 2015, 01:01:53
Nothing like a pick up for bringing out the inner hoodlum ;D

Absolutely.. ;D A white Audi (minicab) decided he wanted to take my front wing off as he swung across three lanes coming off the M25 onto the A30 toward Staines (south) so I gave chase a little too enthusiastically  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 07 December 2015, 09:41:26
Picked up the Christmas tree.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 07 December 2015, 10:42:44
Stripped some bits off the spare Omega

carpet off bootlid,
boot plastic trim panel around lock
Moved bonnet (which was just on by gravity, haven't put the bolts back in yet, due to one going missing  :D)

Put small, deep scratch in the good wing I need for my car  ::) >:( Still, it's better than the hugely dented on I currently have. It's one of those months/years....

Stripped all the screws off the doorcards, ready for removal, and swapping electric window motors etc if I need them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 December 2015, 11:21:35
Took 2.2 across the Dartford Crossing, that new dart charge works well.

Now all I need is a James Bond style rotating number plate  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 07 December 2015, 17:35:39
Not to the Omega, thats perfectly fine if in desperate need of a bloody good wash... but to my Classic Mini :)

Fitted aluminium sump guard

Fitted towbar and electrics

Fitted wheel arch extensions

Fitted 13 x 7 wheels

Fitted Mintex 1144 pads

Fitted alloy brake drums and new Mintex shoes

Been quite the busy boy today :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 December 2015, 19:24:11
Had the Elite washed by those nice Europeans. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 December 2015, 19:25:32
Quote from: minifreek on 07 December 2015, 17:35:39
Not to the Omega, thats perfectly fine if in desperate need of a bloody good wash... but to my Classic Mini :)

Fitted aluminium sump guard

Fitted towbar and electrics

Fitted wheel arch extensions

Fitted 13 x 7 wheels

Fitted Mintex 1144 pads

Fitted alloy brake drums and new Mintex shoes

Been quite the busy boy today :)
That's a fair sized list. Well done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 December 2015, 18:01:18
Fanx :)

Just had the polybushes delivered for the fron subframe, then a little bit of welding to be done to a sill then it'll be off for its annual test....

Need to sort front OS wheel arch as it catching on the tyre on full lock but that could just be the front subframe mount (when the front teardrop mounts are goosed, replaceing them lifts the whole front of the bodywork up slightly, believe it or not...)

Only had this Mini for a month and done quite a bit of work to it so-far... all for personal taste and its MoT...

When I got it, the front subframe wasn't even attached to the car, it was bolted to the bushes but not actually attached to the car itself....

Will also be fitting adjustable camber rear brackets too, and a full set of adjustable suspensions too...

It handles extremely well as it is (nowt can beat a Mini for road holding) but fitting negative camber rear brackets helps it around corners, as the original fixed rear camber helps it to oversteer at speed...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegatron182 on 09 December 2015, 12:02:57
Manifolds arrived today for my mfl 3.0 mv6 they are sexual lol going to get on and finish installing the head unit today and get the carpet off the parcel shelf and give it a was and hopefully give the whole interior a quick once over as its pretty much finished now.....at last.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2015, 18:46:16
Wandered off to find the Battlebus this morning, as its not been used for a few weeks. Found it only a few hundred yards away. Started it, battery was definitely felt flat-ish. No scraper in the car. 'dangle berries'. Walked back home, grabbed scraper, walked back by which time it was just beginning to melt :)

Left scraper in the car now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 December 2015, 18:56:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2015, 18:46:16
Wandered off to find the Battlebus this morning, as its not been used for a few weeks. Found it only a few hundred yards away. Started it, battery was definitely felt flat-ish. No scraper in the car. 'dangle berries'. Walked back home, grabbed scraper, walked back by which time it was just beginning to melt :)

Left scraper in the car now ;D


You've melted a scraper???? Presumably it was butane powered?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 December 2015, 21:53:04
Pulled the interior from the white one and started unpicking the AV wiring left over from when it was a cab... need to decide whether to box it all up and flog it or fit it to the the black one...

Rear seat backs needed a grinder to remove thanks to a failed interlock >:( and nearly turned it into a dog van when the centre seatbelt anchors started to round off... Both required undoing solely using a 2ft breaker bar :o

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 December 2015, 14:38:00
Ordered a fur lined car cover for the Omega . Its going to have a long hibernation  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 10 December 2015, 14:49:20
Don't worry, mine was sat for 7 years, so it'll a long time before you end up passing my old girl's record  :) They can always be resurrected.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 December 2015, 15:00:06
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 10 December 2015, 14:49:20
Don't worry, mine was sat for 7 years, so it'll a long time before you end up passing my old girl's record  :) They can always be resurrected.  :)

Did you start the car now and then just to keep things free and lubricated  :-\ I use to do that but heard it can do more harm than good  :-\
Perhaps just take the battery off and leave it alone .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 10 December 2015, 15:09:49
Mate, after the dispack blew (dodgy maintenance, naughty dad previous owner!) she sat for a year, then we did the rocker covers, nearly assembled the engine back together, then nothing. Then nothing for another 6 years. Literally dusted the cobwebs off, reassembled the plenum/throttle body, and after much efforts getting her to run right (rotted through fuel line, air leaks, ICV, and somehow a badly adjusted throttle body screw!) she purred like a sewing machine in a bath full of oil  :y

7 years, sat on the east coat of England, outside in all weathers, without turning a wheel. Now she's done me 6,000 miles trouble-free (ish!!) motoring, on top of the 176k she'd done since 1996.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 December 2015, 15:43:22
Fair enough  :) Maybe mike wheeler dealers will come and have a look in 10 years time to resurrect it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 10 December 2015, 15:47:18
Haha. Jesus, if he came anywhere near my car he'd leave with the money still in his pocket and an idler-arm-shaped dent in the back of his head!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 December 2015, 15:53:11
Washed them both, they were pigging filthy  :o

Pressure washer rinse, snow foam, rinse, snow foam and hand washed, rinse. Job done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 December 2015, 16:12:26
Quote from: EMD on 10 December 2015, 15:43:22
Fair enough  :) Maybe mike wheeler dealers will come and have a look in 10 years time to resurrect it  ;D

You could always try car Sos ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 December 2015, 16:14:51
Quote from: henryd on 10 December 2015, 16:12:26
Quote from: EMD on 10 December 2015, 15:43:22
Fair enough  :) Maybe mike wheeler dealers will come and have a look in 10 years time to resurrect it  ;D

You could always try car Sos ::) ::) ;)
Or that one on channel 4.......wots it called......oh yeah.......scrappers  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 December 2015, 18:07:43
Quote from: henryd on 10 December 2015, 16:12:26
Quote from: EMD on 10 December 2015, 15:43:22
Fair enough  :) Maybe mike wheeler dealers will come and have a look in 10 years time to resurrect it  ;D

You could always try car Sos ::) ::) ;)

Or was it Fast and Loud  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 11 December 2015, 16:41:13
Went fot MOT Today and passed that. :y

Then decided to remove and refit the two front wheels,Knowing that they were gonna be a pain, And i didnt want any problems if i ever get a puncture..

Well when the bolts were out they were rock solid, Had to kick them to death to free them. Wire brushed both surfaces and put that copper slip stuff on, Hoping that it will be easier at the roadside if needed...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 December 2015, 12:35:17
Quote from: BIGtime on 11 December 2015, 16:41:13
Went fot MOT Today and passed that. :y

Then decided to remove and refit the two front wheels,Knowing that they were gonna be a pain, And i didnt want any problems if i ever get a puncture..

Well when the bolts were out they were rock solid, Had to kick them to death to free them. Wire brushed both surfaces and put that copper slip stuff on, Hoping that it will be easier at the roadside if needed...

Dont mention copper slip on here  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 December 2015, 12:42:40
Took the Mazda out for a drive , smooth over the speed bumps which is a nice change  :) Cant hardly hear the engine its that quiet  :o Its nice driving a bus  :D
Once the rain stops i will shampoo the Omega and put it away under cover  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 December 2015, 16:42:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(
::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 December 2015, 16:44:28
Replaced a brake light bulb. New front pads arrived today, so be fitting them on Monday regardless of the weather :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 December 2015, 16:56:24
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 12 December 2015, 16:42:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(
::)
Fixing the brakes and then melting them again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 18:36:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(

I didn't realise you did track days. Nice one, fair play to you.  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 19:10:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 18:36:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(

I didn't realise you did track days. Nice one, fair play to you.  :y
Its normally, in the past, a sign that the pads are as low as a low thing. Can't remember if it has any sensors on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 19:53:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 19:10:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 18:36:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(

I didn't realise you did track days. Nice one, fair play to you.  :y
Its normally, in the past, a sign that the pads are as low as a low thing. Can't remember if it has any sensors on it.

Oh right, not related to your driving style then.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 20:17:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 19:53:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 19:10:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 18:36:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(

I didn't realise you did track days. Nice one, fair play to you.  :y
Its normally, in the past, a sign that the pads are as low as a low thing. Can't remember if it has any sensors on it.

Oh right, not related to your driving style then.  ;) ;D
Of course not.  May I ask the honourable gentleman how many speed awareness courses he has been on in the past couple of years?  Obviously, I am the model citizen, having been on none.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 21:23:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 20:17:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 19:53:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 19:10:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 18:36:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(

I didn't realise you did track days. Nice one, fair play to you.  :y
Its normally, in the past, a sign that the pads are as low as a low thing. Can't remember if it has any sensors on it.

Oh right, not related to your driving style then.  ;) ;D
Of course not.  May I ask the honourable gentleman how many speed awareness courses he has been on in the past couple of years?  Obviously, I am the model citizen, having been on none.

 ;D

Let's be fair, even you would have to admit that's more to do with luck than judgement.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 December 2015, 22:49:47
Serviced the 3.2 Elite saloon, Oil, air and pollen filters. 2,240 miles since last December's oil change, I should drive it more. 8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 December 2015, 22:50:17
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??

I used this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120369008302?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D120369008302%26_rdc%3D1) gasket kit with Elring HG's when I did mine last year and 12000 miles on she's still going strong!  :y

Some say that the composite exhaust manifold gaskets supplied with these kits are crap and to use genuine GM metal gaskets.  I used the composite gaskets and have had no issues so far but I might yet regret using them.  :-\  ::)  ;D 

Don't forget you'll need new head bolts and I got mine from CarParts4Less who were the cheapest at the time and they were Elring  as well.  :y The gasket kit supplier supplies head bolts as well, not sure what they're like though.  :-\

Good Luck!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 09:07:58
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 21:23:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 20:17:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 19:53:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 19:10:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 December 2015, 18:36:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2015, 16:40:53
Melted the brakes.

*sigh*

Guess what I'll be doing if it stays slightly dry tomorrow :(

I didn't realise you did track days. Nice one, fair play to you.  :y
Its normally, in the past, a sign that the pads are as low as a low thing. Can't remember if it has any sensors on it.

Oh right, not related to your driving style then.  ;) ;D
Of course not.  May I ask the honourable gentleman how many speed awareness courses he has been on in the past couple of years?  Obviously, I am the model citizen, having been on none.

 ;D

Let's be fair, even you would have to admit that's more to do with luck than judgement.  ;)  ;D
I was simply pointing out the facts, Mr YZ :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 09:10:39
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??
Last time I Mr DTM did mine, HGs were supplied by ebay shop Trechii, he recommened some cheap head bolts, IIRC the only genuine parts were exhaust gasket (use later MLS type from 2.6 or 3.2), the manifold to downpipe gasket, and obviously the cam cover gaskets and o rings.

HTH
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 December 2015, 09:33:57
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??

Sure it's HG?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:08
Put new pads on the Bullet, and took it for a spin to bed them in :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 December 2015, 12:45:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[

 ;D

Will have to form a noof battlebus meet  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:49:17
Quote from: EMD on 13 December 2015, 12:45:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[

 ;D

Will have to form a noof battlebus meet  :D
Can I come in a decent car instead?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 December 2015, 13:53:40
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??


I used the entire Elring Head-Set when I did mine two years ago. That included the cam covers, cam seals and valve seals. I was really lucky to buy the whole thing for £12.50 too! The only reason I didn't use the exhaust manifold gaskets was because I upgraded to 3.2 manifolds at the same time. Head bolts were from Ebay and were about £25.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 December 2015, 16:23:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:49:17
Quote from: EMD on 13 December 2015, 12:45:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[

 ;D

Will have to form a noof battlebus meet  :D
Can I come in a decent car instead?

You have one?  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2015, 16:43:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 December 2015, 16:23:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:49:17
Quote from: EMD on 13 December 2015, 12:45:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[

 ;D

Will have to form a noof battlebus meet  :D
Can I come in a decent car instead?

You have one?  :P  ;D
Oooh Tiggers had a manicure :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 December 2015, 16:48:39
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 December 2015, 16:43:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 December 2015, 16:23:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:49:17
Quote from: EMD on 13 December 2015, 12:45:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[

 ;D

Will have to form a noof battlebus meet  :D
Can I come in a decent car instead?

You have one?  :P  ;D
Oooh Tiggers had a manicure :D

Have I?  :-\  Not yet I don't think!  ::)  8995  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 December 2015, 16:56:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 December 2015, 16:48:39
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 December 2015, 16:43:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 December 2015, 16:23:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:49:17
Quote from: EMD on 13 December 2015, 12:45:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[

 ;D

Will have to form a noof battlebus meet  :D
Can I come in a decent car instead?

You have one?  :P  ;D
Oooh Tiggers had a manicure :D

Have I?  :-\  Not yet I don't think!  ::)  8995  :y
Your claws, dear ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 December 2015, 18:03:20
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 December 2015, 16:56:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 December 2015, 16:48:39
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 December 2015, 16:43:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 13 December 2015, 16:23:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:49:17
Quote from: EMD on 13 December 2015, 12:45:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 12:42:41
Yesterday, put over 20PSI into one of the tyres on the Battlebus  :-[

 ;D

Will have to form a noof battlebus meet  :D
Can I come in a decent car instead?

You have one?  :P  ;D
Oooh Tiggers had a manicure :D

Have I?  :-\  Not yet I don't think!  ::)  8995  :y
Your claws, dear ::)

Havn't got any claws, I had a manicure dear...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 December 2015, 18:04:47
Changed oil, filter & air filter on the TD. I love this car. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 13 December 2015, 18:26:52
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 13 December 2015, 09:33:57
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??

Sure it's HG?
Yep some loss of power recently but running smooth, on way home sudden miss fire with clouds of white smoke/steam from the exhaust, expansion tank remains pressurised after cooling down.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 13 December 2015, 18:28:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2015, 09:10:39
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??
Last time I Mr DTM did mine, HGs were supplied by ebay shop Trechii, he recommened some cheap head bolts, IIRC the only genuine parts were exhaust gasket (use later MLS type from 2.6 or 3.2), the manifold to downpipe gasket, and obviously the cam cover gaskets and o rings.

HTH
Thanks for the advise am not to worried about doing it myself, any pit falls?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 13 December 2015, 18:29:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 12 December 2015, 22:50:17
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??

I used this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120369008302?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D120369008302%26_rdc%3D1) gasket kit with Elring HG's when I did mine last year and 12000 miles on she's still going strong!  :y

Some say that the composite exhaust manifold gaskets supplied with these kits are crap and to use genuine GM metal gaskets.  I used the composite gaskets and have had no issues so far but I might yet regret using them.  :-\  ::)  ;D 

Don't forget you'll need new head bolts and I got mine from CarParts4Less who were the cheapest at the time and they were Elring  as well.  :y The gasket kit supplier supplies head bolts as well, not sure what they're like though.  :-\

Good Luck!  :y
Thanks for the advice, good support from OOFers as usual :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 13 December 2015, 18:38:14
Quote from: Nick W on 13 December 2015, 13:53:40
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 December 2015, 22:14:48
What have I done today, sadly my beloved 2.5V6 has blown a HG and yes I have regularly done oil and coolant changes so f****d off just before grimbo and all. HGs GM of course but can I save money on the exhaust gaskets valve seals and head bolts??


I used the entire Elring Head-Set when I did mine two years ago. That included the cam covers, cam seals and valve seals. I was really lucky to buy the whole thing for £12.50 too! The only reason I didn't use the exhaust manifold gaskets was because I upgraded to 3.2 manifolds at the same time. Head bolts were from Ebay and were about £25.
Thanks for the tip and will look into it, cheers :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 December 2015, 20:03:02
HGs are rare to go on miggys. More like to have it corrode away until its just the fire rings but these normally are bullet proof.  My fear is maybe the head itself :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 13 December 2015, 20:33:04
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 13 December 2015, 20:03:02
HGs are rare to go on miggys. More like to have it corrode away until its just the fire rings but these normally are bullet proof.  My fear is maybe the head itself :'(
Thanks for the advice will only know when I get the heads off and check them that will give the ultimate answer. Cheers :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 December 2015, 21:18:44
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 13 December 2015, 20:03:02
HGs are rare to go on miggys. More like to have it corrode away until its just the fire rings but these normally are bullet proof.  My fear is maybe the head itself :'(
Why the head?

My first Omega was a 2.5 V6 and that suffered a head gasket failure at the rear of bank 2. I was expecting to find a leaking core plug as the coolant appeared to be leaking from behind the ignition coil bracket.

(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/DSCF0789.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 09:06:40
Fitted a new (autodimming Vectra C) rear view mirror. This would have been easier were there not a load of black sillycone sealant dolloped about the place by the Autoglass monkeys who in spite of my explicit instructions 'do not attempt to fit the rear view mirror' they did, it fell off, so they tried to glue it in place!  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 14 December 2015, 12:43:47
Quote from: Andy H on 13 December 2015, 21:18:44
Quote from: Monsieur Guffer on 13 December 2015, 20:03:02
HGs are rare to go on miggys. More like to have it corrode away until its just the fire rings but these normally are bullet proof.  My fear is maybe the head itself :'(
Why the head?

My first Omega was a 2.5 V6 and that suffered a head gasket failure at the rear of bank 2. I was expecting to find a leaking core plug as the coolant appeared to be leaking from behind the ignition coil bracket.

(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/DSCF0789.jpg)

Just saying that it is very rare for the fire rings to go on a miggy engine.  More common for leaks toward the exterior like you (and I) had in the past.  I have seen various HGs completely corroded to the point where just the fire ring are left but they were intact.  Which is why I would be questioning the block unless on strip down there was clear evidence of a leak through the HG. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 14 December 2015, 13:56:58
Scraped 2 dustpan's full of muck and debris out from under the rear arches on the mazda  ::) Went to replace the air filter , didnt need doing ..clean as a whistle  ::) Oil clean and running as quiet as a mouse  ::) Topped the washer fluid up with proper stuff  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 15:41:09
Fitted the new HID bulbs... The difference is night an day, pardon the pun  ::) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Boatboy on 14 December 2015, 16:06:56
New coolant bottle - I can now see what's in there
Changed oil and filter element - Someone has a significantly different impression of 15NM to mine ::)
Checked atf level - Filter and fluid change now moved up the to do list.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 14 December 2015, 17:48:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y

Some say(top gear mode on)that HID bulbs lose around 10% efficiency per year which must be 'dangle berries' as they wouldn't work after ten years would they ??? :D :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 14 December 2015, 18:17:31
Quote from: henryd on 14 December 2015, 17:48:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y

Some say(top gear mode on)that HID bulbs lose around 10% efficiency per year which must be 'dangle berries' as they wouldn't work after ten years would they ??? :D :D ;)

mathematically incorrect statement I'm afraid .. even loosing 10% a year they would last forever .. although very inefficient after a few years ...

Year 1 100% lose 10% (10) becomes
Year 2 90 % lose 10%  (9) becomes
Year 3 81 % lose 10%  (8.1) becomes
Year 3 72.9 % lose 10% (7.29) becomes
year 4 65.61 % lose 10% (6.51) becomes
year 5 59.04 

etc
etc
etc

and NEVER reaches zero

:)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 December 2015, 18:19:22
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y

Worth while?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 18:32:51
Quote from: tunnie on 14 December 2015, 18:19:22
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y

Worth while?

Now that I've seen first hand the difference I would recommend changing them, not for cheap Chinese ones as some would recommend  ::), I highly doubt I'd have bought them at the original VX RRP price though. £109 each or that could have been for two bulbs not 100% sure, that's without TC.. Sure Taxi Al said he got some cheap Osram from somewhere though..

Only thing to do now is find some replacements for the main beam they are looking far too yellow!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2015, 18:38:22
Quote from: tunnie on 14 December 2015, 18:19:22
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y

Worth while?
Yes, IME. But buy branded from reputatable suppliers (not egay, euroshiteparts, acmebackstreetwholesalers etc)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 December 2015, 19:16:48
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 18:32:51
Quote from: tunnie on 14 December 2015, 18:19:22
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y

Worth while?

Now that I've seen first hand the difference I would recommend changing them, not for cheap Chinese ones as some would recommend  ::), I highly doubt I'd have bought them at the original VX RRP price though. £109 each or that could have been for two bulbs not 100% sure, that's without TC.. Sure Taxi Al said he got some cheap Osram from somewhere though..

Only thing to do now is find some replacements for the main beam they are looking far too yellow!

Don't suppose you can get more at the price you sourced them for?

Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2015, 18:38:22
Quote from: tunnie on 14 December 2015, 18:19:22
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 December 2015, 16:07:50
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 December 2015, 15:58:32
Between your old HID and the new, or you've gone from Halogen to HID?  :)

Old HID bulbs swapped for new ones  :y

Worth while?
Yes, IME. But buy branded from reputatable suppliers (not egay, euroshiteparts, acmebackstreetwholesalers etc)

I've never really had any issues with ECP
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 15 December 2015, 00:15:05
After finding the passenger footwell swimming again last week, lifted the carpet and foam and dried them all out. Scuttle was clear, sunroof drains clear, so a bit of a head scratcher. Noticed the bottom windscreen seal had come away slightly from the screen, and reseated it. Not sure if that would cause the problem or not. Since then, after all the torrential rain we had up north over the weekend just gone, it's perfectly dry. Good news, but a bit baffled why....just have to put all the trim back. Might just wait few more days for more rain to make sure. Don't normally hope it rains, but...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 December 2015, 01:56:14
Drove it to Brackley and back, via WIM... drives beautifully  8)

Broke it :'( smacked a pothole just before WIM, and all checked out ok, no balljoint or drop link play... but it now knocks like a biatch >:( sounds heavier than droplinks, and lack of play suggests they are fine, which only leaves shocks, (600 mile old B4s) or top mounts (600 mile old Febi) :-\

Will start with fresh droplinks and Monaro HD topmounts...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 16 December 2015, 09:34:50
Quote from: johnnydog on 15 December 2015, 00:15:05
After finding the passenger footwell swimming again last week, lifted the carpet and foam and dried them all out. Scuttle was clear, sunroof drains clear, so a bit of a head scratcher. Noticed the bottom windscreen seal had come away slightly from the screen, and reseated it. Not sure if that would cause the problem or not. Since then, after all the torrential rain we had up north over the weekend just gone, it's perfectly dry. Good news, but a bit baffled why....just have to put all the trim back. Might just wait few more days for more rain to make sure. Don't normally hope it rains, but...


I know it's a 'what have you done' not a 'help section' however, I had a bad leak. Caused by...

leaking sunroof (corroded frame letting water by)
blocked scuttle drains
rusted windscreen frame, causing lifting of the rubber/breaking seal between glass and car

Each was causing a bit of a leak, and as each was cured, the leaks diminished in severity. It's rare, and 9/10 the scuttle drains, but it can be the screen. Hope it's fixed  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 December 2015, 11:35:02
The airbag warning light has been on since I dropped my phone between the seat and console.

So I removed the fire extinguisher, jacked the seat up and jiggled all the connections I could reach. Reset the warning light and it's stayed off, so although the back of the phone is still scratched I'm calling it a success.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 December 2015, 15:12:01
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2015, 11:35:02
The airbag warning light has been on since I dropped my phone between the seat and console.

So I removed the fire extinguisher, jacked the seat up and jiggled all the connections I could reach. Reset the warning light and it's stayed off, so although the back of the phone is still scratched I'm calling it a success.

Its insured  let it burn.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 December 2015, 15:19:44
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 December 2015, 15:12:01
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2015, 11:35:02
The airbag warning light has been on since I dropped my phone between the seat and console.

So I removed the fire extinguisher, jacked the seat up and jiggled all the connections I could reach. Reset the warning light and it's stayed off, so although the back of the phone is still scratched I'm calling it a success.

Its insured  let it burn.


The fire extinguisher isn't to save the car, but the stuff that may be in it. Then the insurance can sort the car, as I don't want one that's been on fire.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 December 2015, 16:30:22
Fitted a go faster sun strip on the bus  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 17 December 2015, 22:47:25
Quote from: EMD on 17 December 2015, 16:30:22
Fitted a go faster sun strip on the bus  :D ;D
Does it have your names on it :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 18 December 2015, 07:00:58
Quote from: plym ian on 17 December 2015, 22:47:25
Quote from: EMD on 17 December 2015, 16:30:22
Fitted a go faster sun strip on the bus  :D ;D
Does it have your names on it :D :D

Its an Omega not a DelBoy Capri Ghia...... :)




Anyhoo, Iv sorted the HG - again - hope it lasts a bit longer than 6 months this time... however, Iv got a slight oil leak from the NS cam cover, even with new gasket fitted....

The quest continues...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 December 2015, 07:05:31
Fitted new front wipers to the Terracan also changed the air & pollen filters, all nice easy jobs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 18 December 2015, 10:16:39
Poked the breathers with a bent paperclip. They weren't done very long ago, and were done I think thoroughly; however, wanted to eliminate these from my list of suspects.

Dropped a bonnet bolt the other week, I searched in the long grass for ages, before nicking one off the donor Omega. Just found it in the engine bay!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 18 December 2015, 13:22:10
Fitted some new wiper blades on the bus . Lost my rag with the rear wiper when it wouldn't come off  >:( Was fitted with genuine mazda blades a few weeks ago by previous owner , all 3 of them split  ::) £5 for three flat blades free delivery ...sorted  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 18 December 2015, 14:17:03
New brake pads all round.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 December 2015, 14:23:33
Replaced both 600 mile old Febi front top mounts with Pedders heavy duty Monaro ones... job jobbed 8)

Febi mounts showed no obvious damage, but top plate now sits a 1/4" off the wing and exactly where I expected it to be, rather than the 1/2" of the Febi ones :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 December 2015, 15:13:37
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 December 2015, 14:23:33
Replaced both 600 mile old Febi front top mounts with Pedders heavy duty Monaro ones... job jobbed 8)

Febi mounts showed no obvious damage, but top plate now sits a 1/4" off the wing and exactly where I expected it to be, rather than the 1/2" of the Febi ones :-\

Interesting... given my identical issue. How much were the bits?

Today, I have removed the CD player from the MV6 to get the code off the side - buggering it in the process. Also removed the radio from the 190, discovered the aerial fittings were different, had a paddy, and put the old one back in. I don't get on with radios, clearly.

I've also replaced the rear donuts on the Special, given the surrounding chassis some BH treatment, slapped some Hammerite on the suspension arms, refitted the rear brake lamp... Greased everything that moves on the 190, fitted some stonking new headlamp bulbs and taillamps... derusted and painted the spare wheels for it (with tyres made of real rubber rather than melted Chinese Lego), painted the bush covers for the Special... I've just spent a few hours running between cars as and when I thought of things that I needed to do.

I fully expect to go out and find that I've fitted a 190 wheel into the centre console of the MV6, and painted the Special's radio...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 December 2015, 16:24:46
£26 a side from Monkfish... They don't come with bearings, so I have reused the best two that I had in stock... The ones that came with the Febi mounts are clearly made from the same cheese as the mounts...

If you take the top mount and try to compress one side bewteen your thumb and palm you can see it flex... 150k genuines only just have movement and the Pedders HD ones are solid. Has made it a smidgen less compliant on a rough road but if it stops them failing then apart then I can live with that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2015, 16:45:59
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2015, 15:19:44
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 December 2015, 15:12:01
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2015, 11:35:02
The airbag warning light has been on since I dropped my phone between the seat and console.

So I removed the fire extinguisher, jacked the seat up and jiggled all the connections I could reach. Reset the warning light and it's stayed off, so although the back of the phone is still scratched I'm calling it a success.

Its insured  let it burn.


The fire extinguisher isn't to save the car, but the stuff that may be in it. Then the insurance can sort the car, as I don't want one that's been on fire.
Nah, ones that have been extensively warmed up are all the rage now....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2015, 16:47:33
Fitted a new LPG tank gauge, hopefully that'll fix the dash gauge that always reads full.

"Fixed" the BT kit that had gone a bit wonky earlier in the week...   ...by pulling fuse, and putting it back in again. Guess the unit had become confuddled.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 December 2015, 18:22:18
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 December 2015, 16:24:46
£26 a side from Monkfish... They don't come with bearings, so I have reused the best two that I had in stock... The ones that came with the Febi mounts are clearly made from the same cheese as the mounts...

If you take the top mount and try to compress one side bewteen your thumb and palm you can see it flex... 150k genuines only just have movement and the Pedders HD ones are solid. Has made it a smidgen less compliant on a rough road but if it stops them failing then apart then I can live with that :y

See, the MV6 only does 3k a year so it's not vital to get them done - but I'm disappointed if the Febi ones turn out to be substandard. If they do end up failing on age rather than mileage then I'll have no comeback  :-\

I'm noting this when it comes to do the Special...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 December 2015, 18:40:23
Failure might have been pothole induced, but even so... Think I will struggle to get a refund as a) they have been fitted and b) they show no obvious damage. Frustrating though as the car has only been on the road about ten days even though the struts were fitted back in October iirc :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 December 2015, 18:59:04
My strut tops sit very high on Bilsteins, have done since fitted.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 December 2015, 19:35:21
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 December 2015, 18:59:04
My strut tops sit very high on Bilsteins, have done since fitted.  :-X
Before...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0345_zpsazzozsrd.jpg)

After...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0344_zpsalghtkpr.jpg)

Can't say how they looked prepothole...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 December 2015, 18:11:28
Changed the rear 12v accessory socket. (Thanks to RobG for supplying a replacement )  :y
Took a couple of pictures of how I did it this time in case anyone else needs to swap just the socket without getting heavy handed with it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 December 2015, 14:54:32
Just replaced 1 rear do-nut, iner fell out, took kin age to get steel sleeve out, total time 2 1/2 hours.  Old out and new in, now time do other side, time for a cuppa first. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 December 2015, 15:05:48
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 December 2015, 14:54:32
Just replaced 1 rear do-nut, iner fell out, took kin age to get steel sleeve out, total time 2 1/2 hours.  Old out and new in, now time do other side, time for a cuppa first. :y

Were they originals ? Whats the lifespan of them  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 December 2015, 15:23:59
Quote from: EMD on 20 December 2015, 15:05:48
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 December 2015, 14:54:32
Just replaced 1 rear do-nut, iner fell out, took kin age to get steel sleeve out, total time 2 1/2 hours.  Old out and new in, now time do other side, time for a cuppa first. :y

Were they originals ? Whats the lifespan of them  :-\
80-140k...

Easiest way of removing the sleeve is to use a cold chisel, beat any given point on the collar to the mid point then repeat an inch either side... might still need a tug to liberate it, but the idea is simply to make it less of an interference fit :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 December 2015, 17:01:49
Changed 2.2's donuts at 183k, wish I never had, made the car far too stiff.

I used big ass screwdriver to start wiggling it out, then rammed a brake caliper spreader in there, used that to push the donut out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 December 2015, 17:22:43
Quote from: tunnie on 20 December 2015, 17:01:49
Changed 2.2's donuts at 183k, wish I never had, made the car far too stiff.

I used big ass screwdriver to start wiggling it out, then rammed a brake caliper spreader in there, used that to push the donut out.
That stiffness is subjective... At what mileage did you start driving it regularly?

Like a frog warmed in a pan of cold water, by the time it realises that the water is boiling, it's dead. Bush deterioration is gradual until something literally gives and allows sudden excessive play...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 December 2015, 18:40:44
2.2 has been in almost daily use since 2005 and 80k....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 December 2015, 18:45:10
Had done 110k were originals, so 13years old.
Bush fell out when tweaked with podger bar,only changed them because I had a pair and was bored, otherwise wouldn't have bothered.
Didn't use a chisel, because couldn't find one long enough, need to buy some new ones, so I just jig-saw'ed a slot, and pry'ed it out with the bar, then pushed new ones in with a jack.
 Haven't noticed any real difference at legal speeds, yet. Photos of old ones later. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 December 2015, 19:46:16
Removed rear blind, door cards, various aerials, windscreen trim, scuttle and radiator cowl.

Washed the other one!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 December 2015, 23:07:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 December 2015, 18:45:10
Had done 110k were originals, so 13years old.
Bush fell out when tweaked with podger bar,only changed them because I had a pair and was bored, otherwise wouldn't have bothered.
Didn't use a chisel, because couldn't find one long enough, need to buy some new ones, so I just jig-saw'ed a slot, and pry'ed it out with the bar, then pushed new ones in with a jack.
 Haven't noticed any real difference at legal speeds, yet. Photos of old ones later. :y

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/ron_k/poopcorn.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 December 2015, 23:09:42
Fired the mig up after 2 weeks , guess the battery is holding charge now and good to leave on over xmas for a few weeks more  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 December 2015, 09:56:44
Quote from: EMD on 20 December 2015, 23:07:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 December 2015, 18:45:10
Had done 110k were originals, so 13years old.
Bush fell out when tweaked with podger bar,only changed them because I had a pair and was bored, otherwise wouldn't have bothered.
Didn't use a chisel, because couldn't find one long enough, need to buy some new ones, so I just jig-saw'ed a slot, and pry'ed it out with the bar, then pushed new ones in with a jack.
 Haven't noticed any real difference at legal speeds, yet. Photos of old ones later. :y

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/ron_k/poopcorn.gif)

(http://[IMG]http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)(http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)[/img]

as promised.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 21 December 2015, 09:59:09
Topped up the oil. Seems to have burnt a bit in 1k, but we'll see, might be just 'in my head'  :-\

Clipped the rain sensor in place on the screen. (still don't have the wiring done, but better than the sensor rattling around the glovebox  :D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 December 2015, 11:05:36
Spent all morning doing something that looked like an hours work on Youtube.. ;D Fitting a roll-top cover to the back of the truck:

(http://i66.tinypic.com/214r3oh.jpg)

Watertight now ready to take 1000Kg of christmas presents with us at Christmas.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 21 December 2015, 13:13:48
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 December 2015, 09:56:44
Quote from: EMD on 20 December 2015, 23:07:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 December 2015, 18:45:10
Had done 110k were originals, so 13years old.
Bush fell out when tweaked with podger bar,only changed them because I had a pair and was bored, otherwise wouldn't have bothered.
Didn't use a chisel, because couldn't find one long enough, need to buy some new ones, so I just jig-saw'ed a slot, and pry'ed it out with the bar, then pushed new ones in with a jack.
 Haven't noticed any real difference at legal speeds, yet. Photos of old ones later. :y

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/ron_k/poopcorn.gif)

(http://[IMG]http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)(http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)[/img]

as promised.

Wow totally oppsed then  :o When i had a set replaced on the MV i couldnt tell any difference in handling either  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 December 2015, 19:27:15
I'm looking forward to doing the bushes on my new 190... at the moment dual carriageways are a little... vague.

Just pricing up shocks, springs, bushes and brakes, it's all looking very reasonable... then I realise I still haven't spent £80 on the Merc spring tool so I don't end up in A&E...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 December 2015, 00:41:48
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 December 2015, 19:27:15
I'm looking forward to doing the bushes on my new 190... at the moment dual carriageways are a little... vague.

Just pricing up shocks, springs, bushes and brakes, it's all looking very reasonable... then I realise I still haven't spent £80 on the Merc spring tool so I don't end up in A&E...

Check the balljoints for stiffness. They seize up over and you only realise when they snap, allowing the suspension leg and wheel to shoot backwards suddenly, which will put the car on its roof if it occurs at a decent speed. Don't need the Merc spring tool to change them, but it would be needed to change the springs. If you join the 190 forum, you may be able to borrow one from someone on there.
Great cars though. I have one myself and love it. Its only covered 221000 miles, so everything is still a bit tight.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 December 2015, 13:51:37
Found a sports button on the gearbox in the mpv  :o :o :o Wondered what the illumination on the dash meant  :D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 16:58:47
Quote from: tunnie on 20 December 2015, 17:01:49
Changed 2.2's donuts at 183k, wish I never had, made the car far too stiff.

I used big ass screwdriver to start wiggling it out, then rammed a brake caliper spreader in there, used that to push the donut out.
5 or more years ago I told you all the suspension components were shot on your 2.2.  I know you quite like the Huggy Bear amercian feel, and that warm feeling that the car isn't connected to the roadwheels, but it isn't right.  I suspect had you put in OE bushes, you would say the same.

I don't think the polys are that much stiffer than new bushes. Their big advantage is they don't wear, where as rubber wears from the moment it goes on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 17:01:33
Quote from: EMD on 20 December 2015, 23:09:42
Fired the mig up after 2 weeks , guess the battery is holding charge now and good to leave on over xmas for a few weeks more  :)
Charge it.  Leaving a battery partially discharged (which it will be now, as its started car, and been sat idle for 2 weeks) severely and quickly shags them.

Hence, Battlebus is on my driveway, filling up with electricity as we speak.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 December 2015, 18:40:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 17:01:33
Quote from: EMD on 20 December 2015, 23:09:42
Fired the mig up after 2 weeks , guess the battery is holding charge now and good to leave on over xmas for a few weeks more  :)
Charge it.  Leaving a battery partially discharged (which it will be now, as its started car, and been sat idle for 2 weeks) severely and quickly shags them.

Hence, Battlebus is on my driveway, filling up with electricity as we speak.

Shall take it of and put on optimate , its a new battery  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:44:35
However you want to charge it. I'm unimpressible with both Optimate and Ctek chargers, but I think they're not man enough for car batteries, despite claims.

Matters not if battery is new or old, it will be shagged by the abuse of leaving half flat for extended periods.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 December 2015, 18:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:44:35
However you want to charge it. I'm unimpressible with both Optimate and Ctek chargers, but I think they're not man enough for car batteries, despite claims.

Matters not if battery is new or old, it will be shagged by the abuse of leaving half flat for extended periods.

Best stick it on the bus then as that one is an original from mazda and struggles  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:49:46
Quote from: EMD on 22 December 2015, 18:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:44:35
However you want to charge it. I'm unimpressible with both Optimate and Ctek chargers, but I think they're not man enough for car batteries, despite claims.

Matters not if battery is new or old, it will be shagged by the abuse of leaving half flat for extended periods.

Best stick it on the bus then as that one is an original from mazda and struggles  ;D
Blimey, you do try some really naff cars, don't you ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 December 2015, 18:52:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:49:46
Quote from: EMD on 22 December 2015, 18:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:44:35
However you want to charge it. I'm unimpressible with both Optimate and Ctek chargers, but I think they're not man enough for car batteries, despite claims.

Matters not if battery is new or old, it will be shagged by the abuse of leaving half flat for extended periods.

Best stick it on the bus then as that one is an original from mazda and struggles  ;D
Blimey, you do try some really naff cars, don't you ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 December 2015, 18:57:22
Quote from: EMD on 22 December 2015, 18:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:44:35
However you want to charge it. I'm unimpressible with both Optimate and Ctek chargers, but I think they're not man enough for car batteries, despite claims.

Matters not if battery is new or old, it will be shagged by the abuse of leaving half flat for extended periods.

Best stick it on the bus then as that one is an original from mazda and struggles  ;D

I've used a Ctek to bring the RX8 battery back to life from dead flat.. just buy the right rated Ctek, not the one for motorbikes. Not that I'm saying that's what TB might have done or anything.. :P

(In other news, I see the Xmas smileys are back)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 December 2015, 19:40:31
Although my optimate has rejuvenated many batteries and boosted ones from flat to use as a jump start  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 December 2015, 19:50:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 18:44:35
However you want to charge it. I'm unimpressible with both Optimate and Ctek chargers, but I think they're not man enough for car batteries, despite claims.

Matters not if battery is new or old, it will be shagged by the abuse of leaving half flat for extended periods.
I have an old Optimate charger (bought for the motorbike) and I think it's maximum charge rate is less than 1/2 Amp. A 55 amp/hour battery would take 110 hours, or 4.1/2 days, just to receive a simple 'full charge' (but it isn't that simple if you are trying to breath life into a sulphated battery).

If the charger doesn't go straight to the dead battery symbol then leaving it on charge for 4 or 5 days eventually gives it a full charge, if it does show the 'dead battery' then a couple of retries can sometimes get the charge going.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 20:24:01
Intelligent chargers need the battery to have some charge in to work. None of the current generation can recover a totally flat battery.

The Ctek I melted was supposed to be capable of trickle charging car batteries (but it was shite at it). But I bought it to keep the ZX10 charged. Which as tunnie will confirm, it epically failed at.

I tried the Ctek, after having equally poor results on the bike from an Optimate.


I currently use a Halfords smart charger, 200 I think. I have more faith in it than I had in the Optimate or Ctek...   ...yet I worry about it's durability, as this is already the 2nd one.  Obviously, this is more meaty, being more for car batteries than bike batteries.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 23 December 2015, 14:31:04
Moved miggy 2ft  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 December 2015, 16:08:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 20:24:01
Intelligent chargers need the battery to have some charge in to work. None of the current generation can recover a totally flat battery.

The Ctek I melted was supposed to be capable of trickle charging car batteries (but it was shite at it). But I bought it to keep the ZX10 charged. Which as tunnie will confirm, it epically failed at.

I tried the Ctek, after having equally poor results on the bike from an Optimate.


I currently use a Halfords smart charger, 200 I think. I have more faith in it than I had in the Optimate or Ctek...   ...yet I worry about it's durability, as this is already the 2nd one.  Obviously, this is more meaty, being more for car batteries than bike batteries.
Using the plugged in Halfords charger as a booster pack is probably what killed my alternator :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 December 2015, 17:37:37
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 23 December 2015, 16:08:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2015, 20:24:01
Intelligent chargers need the battery to have some charge in to work. None of the current generation can recover a totally flat battery.

The Ctek I melted was supposed to be capable of trickle charging car batteries (but it was shite at it). But I bought it to keep the ZX10 charged. Which as tunnie will confirm, it epically failed at.

I tried the Ctek, after having equally poor results on the bike from an Optimate.


I currently use a Halfords smart charger, 200 I think. I have more faith in it than I had in the Optimate or Ctek...   ...yet I worry about it's durability, as this is already the 2nd one.  Obviously, this is more meaty, being more for car batteries than bike batteries.
Using the plugged in Halfords charger as a booster pack is probably what killed my alternator :-X

I'd sooner think you'd light up the charger first tbh ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 December 2015, 19:30:07
Fitted a new, repositioned, easier to hear Park Pilot speaker.  :y

(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac142/Alan-Hearn/Random%20Pics/image.jpg1_zpswrr8lmcu.jpg) (http://s894.photobucket.com/user/Alan-Hearn/media/Random%20Pics/image.jpg1_zpswrr8lmcu.jpg.html)

Don't look that pretty but at least I can hear it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 23 December 2015, 19:33:54
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 23 December 2015, 20:05:11
Took the Omega for a little drive about doing some last bit Christmas shopping.... got a strange clunking sound when on half way through lock... got home had a look... need a ruddy steering idler..... 'dangle berries'... might as well change the track rod ends too while Im at it... theres goes me Christmas bonus for this year...

Anyhoo... onwards and upwards... Merry Christmas everyone :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 24 December 2015, 12:23:02
Quote from: minifreek on 23 December 2015, 20:05:11
Took the Omega for a little drive about doing some last bit Christmas shopping.... got a strange clunking sound when on half way through lock... got home had a look... need a ruddy steering idler..... 'dangle berries'... might as well change the track rod ends too while Im at it... theres goes me Christmas bonus for this year...

Anyhoo... onwards and upwards... Merry Christmas everyone :)

If doing idler, and track rods, might as well do drop links and slap a pair of refurb'd wishbones and get it all aligned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 24 December 2015, 15:01:44
Not a bad idea, but wishbones and droplinks are only about 12 month old...

Could do with changing the front discs as they're looking a tad worn too....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 December 2015, 18:14:23
This...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0346_zpsul6diqb0.jpg)

Mostly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 24 December 2015, 18:58:03
170,000 in a day...  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 December 2015, 19:09:07
I had it washed too ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 December 2015, 09:42:42
As an xmas pressie to the Battlebus, I found it, brought it home and gave it some electricity earlier in the week, and will now let it spend xmas on the drive
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 December 2015, 12:31:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 December 2015, 09:42:42
As an xmas pressie to the Battlebus, I found it, brought it home and gave it some electricity earlier in the week, and will now let it spend xmas on the drive

The spirit of Christmas lives, in the TB house ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 25 December 2015, 20:16:53
Picked the parents up and took them back to mine for xmas dinner . Drove them back half cut and asleep  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 December 2015, 10:57:33
Done fan test,all seems to be in order there.As a precaution-and because they're cheap enough-I'm going to change fan temperature switch[the one directly below top hose] and the sensor on coolant bridge along with the sender beside it.Any others I should be aware of?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 December 2015, 19:48:17
Busy day at Casa del 944 today. Changed:

Timing belt
Aux belt
Tensioners & idlers
Water pump
Thermostat
Front discs and pads

Oh and the fscking crankshaft position sensor- what a bloody performance. Took an hour of swearing and arsing about just to get near the little sod.

Other than that, all went pretty smoothly.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 December 2015, 19:52:48
Looked at it out the window.
It's still there.
It still needs a clean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 December 2015, 19:59:38
Quote from: Nick W on 27 December 2015, 19:52:48
Looked at it out the window.
It's still there.
It still needs a clean.
Ever the pragmatist ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 27 December 2015, 20:13:23
Quote from: EMD on 25 December 2015, 20:16:53
Picked the parents up and took them back to mine for xmas dinner . Drove them back half cut and asleep  ;D ;D

Assuming it was the parents that were half cut, not you !!?!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2015, 20:18:47
Drove it to Woking and back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 December 2015, 20:33:21
Quote from: johnnydog on 27 December 2015, 20:13:23
Quote from: EMD on 25 December 2015, 20:16:53
Picked the parents up and took them back to mine for xmas dinner . Drove them back half cut and asleep  ;D ;D

Assuming it was the parents that were half cut, not you !!?!!

Yep  ;D I dont drink at all , just in case jason was thinking of a detour  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 27 December 2015, 21:04:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2015, 20:18:47
Drove it to Woking and back.

Didn't see you stuck in the traffic on the M40 or a bit on M4, and as for the kin traffic later on the A43 near jcn 10, kin Muppets,  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2015, 09:47:46
Quote from: biggriffin on 27 December 2015, 21:04:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 December 2015, 20:18:47
Drove it to Woking and back.

Didn't see you stuck in the traffic on the M40 or a bit on M4, and as for the kin traffic later on the A43 near jcn 10, kin Muppets,  >:(
I was ahead of the A43 snarl up, sat through M40 from Chickenshit Canyon to Wycombe, and didn't even bother getting on M25.  Trip home was traffic free :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 December 2015, 10:30:56
Washed the 4x4  was in a terrible state from the farm tracks , looks bloody brilliant now  😀 😀 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 December 2015, 11:41:36
Had a new, genuine GM heat reflective, rain sensor windscreen fitted to the 3.2. Many thanks Autoglass.  :)

Removed front bushes from a new pair of Lemforder wishbones ready to fit poly bushes... All for the next project car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 December 2015, 14:18:41
Took the battery off it  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 December 2015, 14:55:54
Realised I've done over 10,000 miles since I bought it in April. Haven't had to renew the brakes, cam belt, clean the breathers, etc. etc.........(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/rolleyes.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 28 December 2015, 16:40:02
Changed the oil & filter on the 3.2, really needed doing. Fixed a rattly exhaust, back box to centre section crush thingys not as tight as they should be.  :-\

Normally an exhaust fuses together and is one lump of metal, could easily loose the bolts, adjust and tighten up. The ETS exhaust is lasting really well, no signs of rusting or corrosion.

Fixed bonnet catch too, not quite right. Also put a new battery on it, topped up screenwash fluid and power steering fluid.

MOT tomorrow, first time not using local Brackley place for about 10 years.

Gave 2.2 a once over, all good there. It's been clocking the miles over the winter, as not using the bike.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 December 2015, 19:24:37



(http://[IMG]http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)(http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)[/img]

After changing the above, I had a spirited drive home from work, difference was noticeable, rear didn't want to break away as normal on some bends, and entry and exits were better, so yes an improvement. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dazza88 on 28 December 2015, 19:31:44
Fixed the up and down thing on the passenger seat and put a middle box and a new rear back box also front discs and pads also 2 new sensor wear things for pads  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 December 2015, 19:38:16
Washed it.


Which was a surprise for both of us ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 December 2015, 21:29:50
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)

What on earth are you referring too? :-X :-X :-X ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 29 December 2015, 23:16:15
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)
Interesting what "specialist" in Camberley?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 30 December 2015, 18:21:58
Took delivery of the steering arm :)

Will be possibly fitting it tomorrow, depends if I get chance between sorting out a new build PC for my son and the weather.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: gbh on 30 December 2015, 20:43:13
Well it took a while but I fitted a towbar from tow trust tv339 and thanks to a member for the towbar and guidance from forum its done.I just need to test the electrics,my friend has a small trailer so that should do it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 December 2015, 22:58:19
Quote from: jimbo125 on 29 December 2015, 23:16:15
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)
Interesting what "specialist" in Camberley?

Fox.

On Doman road  :y

Should add it's "new" for my 3.2 rather than new as being established  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 31 December 2015, 00:17:56
Quote from: tunnie on 30 December 2015, 22:58:19
Quote from: jimbo125 on 29 December 2015, 23:16:15
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)
Interesting what "specialist" in Camberley?
Oh that clears that one up cheers

Fox.

On Doman road  :y

Should add it's "new" for my 3.2 rather than new as being established  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 December 2015, 09:45:48
They were very helpful. I did want it MOT'd before Christmas, but fully booked. So went in first slot they had on the 29th, said it would take about an hour and they were spot on.

Will take my 2.2 there now as well I think, so handy as its within walking distance. All my tools are here now, so does not make sense to go back to my parents to use MOT there, as I do like to support individual small businesses.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: smalt36 on 31 December 2015, 13:26:43
Fitted io play2 hands free and repaired TID with a zafira one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2015, 17:34:55
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 December 2015, 19:24:37



(http://[IMG]http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)(http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae180/biggriffin64/bush%20003_zpskt2krcr5.jpg)[/img]

After changing the above, I had a spirited drive home from work, difference was noticeable, rear didn't want to break away as normal on some bends, and entry and exits were better, so yes an improvement. :y
Just bedded in by looks of it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2015, 17:36:02
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 December 2015, 21:29:50
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)

What on earth are you referring too? :-X :-X :-X ::) ::)
And what is that supposed to mean, Glassback?

Besides, I'm over it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2015, 18:25:36
Ahhhh. The 'obstruction' failure.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 31 December 2015, 19:53:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 December 2015, 17:36:02
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 December 2015, 21:29:50
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)

What on earth are you referring too? :-X :-X :-X ::) ::)
And what is that supposed to mean, Glassback?

Besides, I'm over it

I have no idea... I was asking the student what he meant :-X  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 December 2015, 20:12:07
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)
that's a euphemism I never expected to see in the same sentence as 'MOT' test. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 December 2015, 20:18:00
Just driven it !! Only use the Merc on dry days lovely & sunny here for most of the day so had a run over the border to Cambs  , I just love the V8 should have bought one years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2016, 09:37:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 31 December 2015, 19:53:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 December 2015, 17:36:02
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 December 2015, 21:29:50
Quote from: tunnie on 29 December 2015, 13:29:55
3.2 passed MOT, no advisories. At a new 'Vauxhall Specalist' in Camberley, first time with no advisories. As my old chap always liked something on the list. As TheBoy well knows  ::)

What on earth are you referring too? :-X :-X :-X ::) ::)
And what is that supposed to mean, Glassback?

Besides, I'm over it

I have no idea... I was asking the student what he meant :-X  ;)
Clearly Santa brought you a bigger spoon  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 January 2016, 15:14:03
Started off by buggering up the Special. Two steps forward, eight steps back... then was prevented from buggering up the MV6 by the female of the household. Her cunning tactic? To disappear off to work, with the brake pipe fittings she bought the other day,  firmly ensconced in her handbag. I love her but she is a little frustrating at times  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 17:01:57
Removed MV6 LSC rear springs, levelling sensors with loom and fake Irmscher grill from the 2.6.

Also attempted to remove front shocks and springs but the light was failing in the barn (no electric) and I think I'm gonna need a bigger spanner....  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 January 2016, 18:12:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 17:01:57
Removed MV6 LSC rear springs, levelling sensors with loom and fake Irmscher grill from the 2.6.

Also attempted to remove front shocks and springs but the light was failing in the barn (no electric) and I think I'm gonna need a bigger spanner....  ;D

Plusgas. Best invention ever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 18:37:35
Lots of Plusgas used  ::) :(

It's the top mount that's the problem - I think the B4's use a Nylock nut which doesn't help. Problem is I cant use a socket and bar because the hex needs to be held so the shock doesn't spin...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 January 2016, 18:39:33
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 January 2016, 18:12:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 17:01:57
Removed MV6 LSC rear springs, levelling sensors with loom and fake Irmscher grill from the 2.6.

Also attempted to remove front shocks and springs but the light was failing in the barn (no electric) and I think I'm gonna need a bigger spanner....  ;D

Plusgas. Best invention ever.
7mm hex and a 24mm deep ring spanner... Job jobbed ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 January 2016, 18:41:45
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 18:37:35
Lots of Plusgas used  ::) :(

It's the top mount that's the problem - I think the B4's use a Nylock nut which doesn't help. Problem is I cant use a socket and bar because the hex needs to be held so the shock doesn't spin...
I refit the original nuts rather than the nylock ones...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 January 2016, 19:55:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 18:37:35
Lots of Plusgas used  ::) :(

It's the top mount that's the problem - I think the B4's use a Nylock nut which doesn't help. Problem is I cant use a socket and bar because the hex needs to be held so the shock doesn't spin...

Ah, I see your point. Halfords do do a "shock and unlock" spray that I've used to good effect, but not sure how effective it will be on Nyloc... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 20:08:17
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 January 2016, 18:39:33
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 January 2016, 18:12:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 January 2016, 17:01:57
Removed MV6 LSC rear springs, levelling sensors with loom and fake Irmscher grill from the 2.6.

Also attempted to remove front shocks and springs but the light was failing in the barn (no electric) and I think I'm gonna need a bigger spanner....  ;D

Plusgas. Best invention ever.
7mm hex and a 24mm deep ring spanner... Job jobbed ;)
Strangely I do know what tools to use. I need a longer spanner so I can get some torque on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 January 2016, 22:20:56
32 mm spanner interlocked should do it ;) gives you about 70 cm leverage...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 02 January 2016, 08:15:48
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 January 2016, 22:20:56
32 mm spanner interlocked should do it ;) gives you about 70 cm leverage...

Decent battery powered windey gun undo top nuts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 January 2016, 08:20:46
Quote from: biggriffin on 02 January 2016, 08:15:48
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 01 January 2016, 22:20:56
32 mm spanner interlocked should do it ;) gives you about 70 cm leverage...

Decent battery powered windey gun undo top nuts.


Exactly. And large nyloc nuts are one of the reasons to justify even a cheap cordless windy gun.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 January 2016, 10:08:58
Problem is that you need to stop the shock spinning with a hex so anything that totally covers the nut is no use.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 January 2016, 10:26:33
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 January 2016, 10:08:58
Problem is that you need to stop the shock spinning with a hex so anything that totally covers the nut is no use.

It's  not rocket science, use a spanner on the nut and turn the shock hex with your ratchet/windy gun**. You do need a good quality Allen socket, but that's true for any internal drive bolt.


**I see Al suggested this several posts ago
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2016, 10:46:33
If you need a hand with anything one weekend, VXL V6, just shout :y

Give the dark evenings, I don't think after work would be productive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 January 2016, 11:09:23
Quote from: Nick W on 02 January 2016, 10:26:33
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 January 2016, 10:08:58
Problem is that you need to stop the shock spinning with a hex so anything that totally covers the nut is no use.

It's  not rocket science, use a spanner on the nut and turn the shock hex with your ratchet/windy gun**. You do need a good quality Allen socket, but that's true for any internal drive bolt.


**I see Al suggested this several posts ago
Ah I follow now, sorry for the confusion.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 January 2016, 11:17:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2016, 10:46:33
If you need a hand with anything one weekend, VXL V6, just shout :y

Give the dark evenings, I don't think after work would be productive.
Cheers TB, I'm getting there slowly. Just want to liberate the 40K MV6 front springs and poly bushes then everything else is simple stuff I've done before - bonnet, bumper and anything else I discover I need.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Car51 on 02 January 2016, 11:35:52
Bloody cold now but I've just removed 140ml of water from 2,4 and 6 plug wells then finished the job off by sealing the scuttle.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 02 January 2016, 12:32:37
Feeling sorry for the fast black one just sitting there rotting away . On the plus side its not racking up any more mileage  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 January 2016, 17:21:09
Over the last few days I have watched Mark do an oil cooler on the omega and a cambelt kit on the zafira. Thanks very much Mark. Much appreciated :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 January 2016, 13:11:45
Fitted new brake flexis and pipes to the front. Wondered why there was fluid pouring out when brake applied. Rescued old flexis from bin, transferred copper washers onto new flexis, refitted. Had celebratory cuppa. Bled brakes... now have a working MV6. I give it three days before he throws his dolly out of the pram again...

Now to buy a small tin of Z157 paint and give the rear arch a pikey paintjob, on the basis that I could glue some foil to it and it would look better than it does now...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 03 January 2016, 14:40:36
Just took the roof box off the estate after our 800 mile round trip to Scotland over Christmas. The Elite now needs a bloody good clean and service plus a few other jobs. BuT first have to put the gearbox back in the wife's Discovery after the flexi plate snapped on me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 January 2016, 16:03:48
Discovered that three days was an overestimate.  Road trsted after brake work, parked up, went to start it a while later and the crank sensor has decided that the time to give up is when im slap bangin the middle of the drive,  blocking all the other cars in... youve gotta laugh! :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 January 2016, 17:01:35
Repaired top strips on two rear door cards. Chemical metal seemed to work well on the front one so thought I'd use the same.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2016, 17:54:27
Rear bumper, rear wheel arch, both offside doors and front wing... >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 January 2016, 18:49:30
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 03 January 2016, 17:54:27
Rear bumper, rear wheel arch, both offside doors and front wing... >:(
That's a lot for one day's work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2016, 19:09:40
Quote from: STEMO on 03 January 2016, 18:49:30
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 03 January 2016, 17:54:27
Rear bumper, rear wheel arch, both offside doors and front wing... >:(
That's a lot for one day's work.
Not really... All it took was a ditherer joining a dual carriageway ahead of me, a panic braker on said dual carriageway and an overtaking Avensis in lane 2 of said dual carriageway.

To be fair, the Avensis did most of the work in about two seconds flat.
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Damage%203-1-16%2016-25/DSC_0356_zps7h6bkqxf.jpg)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Damage%203-1-16%2016-25/DSC_0354_zpsi883lqnf.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 January 2016, 19:21:05
Shit. You'd better get cracking looking for doors and panels.


I knew, more or less, what had happened btw., but I was in no mood for teasing it out of you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 January 2016, 19:29:54
Quote from: STEMO on 03 January 2016, 19:21:05
Shit. You'd better get cracking looking for doors and panels.


I knew, more or less, what had happened btw., but I was in no mood for teasing it out of you.
If I am lucky, which I generally am not, the salvage company that a recently scrapped estate went to haven't processed it yet...

Head is still banging. No significant injuries though, so all in all could be worse...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 January 2016, 19:34:05
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 03 January 2016, 19:29:54
Quote from: STEMO on 03 January 2016, 19:21:05
Shit. You'd better get cracking looking for doors and panels.


I knew, more or less, what had happened btw., but I was in no mood for teasing it out of you.
If I am lucky, which I generally am not, the salvage company that a recently scrapped estate went to haven't processed it yet...

Head is still banging. No significant injuries though, so all in all could be worse...
Forgive me, Al, I am an unthinking t**t sometimes. Glad you are ok.  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 January 2016, 21:01:45
Glad you're OK Al, good luck with the parts search!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2016, 21:16:37
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 January 2016, 17:21:09
Over the last few days I have watched Mark do an oil cooler on the omega and a cambelt kit on the zafira. Thanks very much Mark. Much appreciated :)

Quite enjoyed doing the oil cooler, it's good to know I can still remember the procedure
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 January 2016, 21:56:09
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 03 January 2016, 19:29:54
Quote from: STEMO on 03 January 2016, 19:21:05
Shit. You'd better get cracking looking for doors and panels.


I knew, more or less, what had happened btw., but I was in no mood for teasing it out of you.
If I am lucky, which I generally am not, the salvage company that a recently scrapped estate went to haven't processed it yet...

Head is still banging. No significant injuries though, so all in all could be worse...

Struth... Glad all are ok.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 January 2016, 09:04:18
Back to work. Commute to London.
Happy New Year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 January 2016, 14:15:32
Did one of the lower wishbones on the front of the BMW over the break (or tension rod, in BMW parlance).  Would have been an easy 30 minute job including tea break if I hadn't had to grind the balljoint nut off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 17:02:27
Taxi Al single handedly trying to write off as many Omegas as possible ;D

Its only a bit of tin, as long as flesh and bone remain in tact :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 17:04:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2016, 21:16:37
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 January 2016, 17:21:09
Over the last few days I have watched Mark do an oil cooler on the omega and a cambelt kit on the zafira. Thanks very much Mark. Much appreciated :)

Quite enjoyed doing the oil cooler, it's good to know I can still remember the procedure
Good to know in case the Bullet decides to eat one :P, as its 17yrs old....   ....although I'm not sure if we did cooler as a matter of course the first time we did the head gaskets all those years ago? Can you remember?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 January 2016, 17:45:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 17:02:27
Taxi Al single handedly trying to write off as many Omegas as possible ;D

Its only a bit of tin, as long as flesh and bone remain in tact :y
Oi I resemble that remark :D
Very true. In that order.

Sadly my insurers have rolled over... So i won't be claiming, so it won't be written off... Which is nice.

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Damage%203-1-16%2016-25/DSC_0357_zpsxyc2tq3x.jpg)
Two doors, wing, an afternoons effort and a lick of paint and all will be well. And thanks to Nigel, panels already lined up 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 18:12:10
Who's fault, or knock for knock?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 January 2016, 18:40:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 18:12:10
Who's fault, or knock for knock?
Mine technically, knock for knock would have been ok, as I would have seen summat for getting the side painted, but with no witnesses, ie no one else stopped, I basically have to lump it. Could have been alot worse and I lucked out wrt panels...

All in all, the year can only improve ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 18:46:00
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 January 2016, 18:40:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 18:12:10
Who's fault, or knock for knock?
Mine technically, knock for knock would have been ok, as I would have seen summat for getting the side painted, but with no witnesses, ie no one else stopped, I basically have to lump it. Could have been alot worse and I lucked out wrt panels...

All in all, the year can only improve ::)
Looking at damage, guessing you've had to change lanes, but a car was already there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 January 2016, 18:55:02
Aye... I did glance as I moved over and saw nothing in either mirror or immediately next to me. I was doing about 40-45 and still indicating from joining the dc (dc limit there is 60), so he must have been a couple of feet off my rear quarter and belting it as I moved over. He didn't even brake when he went onto the central reservation, just let the gravel trap/mud/bushes do their thing... Even so, it still took him nearly three hundred yards to actually stop :-X

Insurers figured that it was easier all round to just admit liability and leave it at that rather than dragging the whole process out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 January 2016, 19:01:32
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 04 January 2016, 18:55:02
He didn't even brake when he went onto the central reservation, just let the gravel trap/mud/bushes do their thing... Even so, it still took him nearly three hundred yards to actually stop :-X

Probably had cruise set and was busy updating his Facebook status / texting the Mrs.... Not that that's ever caused an accident in the last two months of course :-X >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 January 2016, 19:30:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 17:04:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2016, 21:16:37
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 January 2016, 17:21:09
Over the last few days I have watched Mark do an oil cooler on the omega and a cambelt kit on the zafira. Thanks very much Mark. Much appreciated :)

Quite enjoyed doing the oil cooler, it's good to know I can still remember the procedure
Good to know in case the Bullet decides to eat one :P, as its 17yrs old....   ....although I'm not sure if we did cooler as a matter of course the first time we did the head gaskets all those years ago? Can you remember?

Mark did mention he 'normally' reseals them as part of a headgasket job as so accessible.

Watching the job I can see why some would bend the pipes, rather than loosen at oil filter end, but I wouldnt want that route seeing how much they would be bent by!

for the record, the cooler was ok, just the lid was pissing out coolant.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 04 January 2016, 19:42:07
Christ Al,glad you came out of it O.K,I guess you didn't slap anyone upside the head? but I know I would have been tempted >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 05 January 2016, 08:48:10
What a shame Al. But at least you are OK which is the main thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 January 2016, 11:19:47
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 January 2016, 19:30:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 17:04:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2016, 21:16:37
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 January 2016, 17:21:09
Over the last few days I have watched Mark do an oil cooler on the omega and a cambelt kit on the zafira. Thanks very much Mark. Much appreciated :)

Quite enjoyed doing the oil cooler, it's good to know I can still remember the procedure
Good to know in case the Bullet decides to eat one :P, as its 17yrs old....   ....although I'm not sure if we did cooler as a matter of course the first time we did the head gaskets all those years ago? Can you remember?

Mark did mention he 'normally' reseals them as part of a headgasket job as so accessible.

Watching the job I can see why some would bend the pipes, rather than loosen at oil filter end, but I wouldnt want that route seeing how much they would be bent by!

for the record, the cooler was ok, just the lid was pissing out coolant.

With the right tools its a piece of cake to slacken the lower pipes,  IME.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2016, 12:25:00
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 January 2016, 19:30:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2016, 17:04:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2016, 21:16:37
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 January 2016, 17:21:09
Over the last few days I have watched Mark do an oil cooler on the omega and a cambelt kit on the zafira. Thanks very much Mark. Much appreciated :)

Quite enjoyed doing the oil cooler, it's good to know I can still remember the procedure
Good to know in case the Bullet decides to eat one :P, as its 17yrs old....   ....although I'm not sure if we did cooler as a matter of course the first time we did the head gaskets all those years ago? Can you remember?

Mark did mention he 'normally' reseals them as part of a headgasket job as so accessible.

Watching the job I can see why some would bend the pipes, rather than loosen at oil filter end, but I wouldnt want that route seeing how much they would be bent by!

for the record, the cooler was ok, just the lid was pissing out coolant.

Yes it was done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 January 2016, 17:02:10
New front discs, new pads all round, new o/s front tyre. Im spoiling it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 January 2016, 17:10:29
Finally got the knackered CCR2006 out and replaced with new Sony unit. And retrieved my CDs stuck in the mag. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 05 January 2016, 20:00:43
2nd time in 4 weeks..flushed heater system out as heater  went cold again...now ok again,,for how long goodness knows. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 05 January 2016, 23:09:53
Maybe off topic but will probably have to do my Head Gaskets on the 2.5 how easy with heads off is it to change stem seals and is there any special tool require or just a bog standard seal plier?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 January 2016, 23:28:56
Quote from: jimbo125 on 05 January 2016, 23:09:53
Maybe off topic but will probably have to do my Head Gaskets on the 2.5 how easy with heads off is it to change stem seals and is there any special tool require or just a bog standard seal plier?


They are quite deep in the tappet holes, so it's a bit fiddly. I tapped mine into place with a suitably sized deep socket.


You will need a valve spring compressor that will reach down into the holes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 06 January 2016, 14:23:11
Cheers and getting them out in the first place as they are deep down? seal pliers or special tool required? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 January 2016, 15:09:16
Quote from: jimbo125 on 06 January 2016, 14:23:11
Cheers and getting them out in the first place as they are deep down? seal pliers or special tool required? :y


Depends if you consider a bent screwdriver or pick special.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 January 2016, 17:18:35
Installed a new length of cable from the LPG ECU at the front, back to the LPG tank in the boot and normal service is resumed.  :y 

With the added bonus that the LPG fuel gauge now works!  8)  In the nearly 10 years of my ownership it has never worked properly!  :o  ;D

Many thanks again to Mr Wood for his diagnostic services!  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 06 January 2016, 22:20:05
Ordered a Mahoosive Tarp to wrap the Omega fast black one up in  ::) The proper felt lined cover i used got ripped in the last gales we had  >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 January 2016, 22:41:34
Quote from: EMD on 06 January 2016, 22:20:05
Ordered a Mahoosive Tarp to wrap the Omega fast black one up in  ::) The proper felt lined cover i used got ripped in the last gales we had  >:( >:(
Be better to give it a bloody good wash and Polish and keep picking leaves of it/check the scuttle drains periodically ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 January 2016, 23:19:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 January 2016, 17:18:35
Installed a new length of cable from the LPG ECU at the front, back to the LPG tank in the boot and normal service is resumed.  :y 

With the added bonus that the LPG fuel gauge now works!  8)  In the nearly 10 years of my ownership it has never worked properly!  :o  ;D

Many thanks again to Mr Wood for his diagnostic services!  :y :y :y

Ahh! Glad to hear that. :y

Any sign of a break in the old wiring?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 January 2016, 23:40:35
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 January 2016, 23:19:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 06 January 2016, 17:18:35
Installed a new length of cable from the LPG ECU at the front, back to the LPG tank in the boot and normal service is resumed.  :y 

With the added bonus that the LPG fuel gauge now works!  8)  In the nearly 10 years of my ownership it has never worked properly!  :o  ;D

Many thanks again to Mr Wood for his diagnostic services!  :y :y :y

Ahh! Glad to hear that. :y

Any sign of a break in the old wiring?

No nothing obvious Kevin.  :-\  I laid the new cable alongside the old one so had a good look, but there's a couple of places where I couldn't see like where it goes into the boot.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 07 January 2016, 00:09:47
Quote from: Nick W on 06 January 2016, 15:09:16
Quote from: jimbo125 on 06 January 2016, 14:23:11
Cheers and getting them out in the first place as they are deep down? seal pliers or special tool required? :y


Depends if you consider a bent screwdriver or pick special.
Great prefer high tech approach less problematic ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 January 2016, 16:48:14
Changed the oil and filter on the 3.2, greased brake pipes while I was under there and checked for play in track rods and bearings.

Cleaned up a pair of cam covers ready to be fitted to the next project, painted a fake Irmscher grill to tidy it up a bit and received a genuine GM waterpump through the post.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2016, 18:02:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Oh no, his omega might get rusty.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 January 2016, 18:04:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\

Probably do a really good job of removing the paint off any corner/edge as it shimmies around in the wind, too..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2016, 18:06:27
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2016, 18:02:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Oh no, his omega might get rusty.  :D
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2016, 18:02:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Oh no, his omega might get rusty.  :D

Precisely!  ::)  What do you think that will do to the value Uncle STEMO?   ???  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2016, 18:17:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:06:27
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2016, 18:02:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Oh no, his omega might get rusty.  :D
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2016, 18:02:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Oh no, his omega might get rusty.  :D

Precisely!  ::)  What do you think that will do to the value Uncle STEMO?   ???  :-\
Scrap is very cheap at the moment, so no real worries  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 January 2016, 18:29:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Said as much yesterday evening... quick and easy way to ruin it :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2016, 18:31:34
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 07 January 2016, 18:29:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 07 January 2016, 18:01:09
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 17:16:53
Bought three ratchet straps at a £1 each to tie the parcel around the fast black one , bet they snap  ::) ;D

Won't you get loads of condensation under that tarp?  :-\
Said as much yesterday evening... quick and easy way to ruin it :-X

You didn't say it though.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 January 2016, 18:40:08
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 January 2016, 22:41:34
Quote from: EMD on 06 January 2016, 22:20:05
Ordered a Mahoosive Tarp to wrap the Omega fast black one up in  ::) The proper felt lined cover i used got ripped in the last gales we had  >:( >:(
Be better to give it a bloody good wash and Polish and keep picking leaves of it/check the scuttle drains periodically ;)
After the other day, I was trying the new, polite me... clearly too subtle though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 07 January 2016, 19:03:47
Took the 190 out for a drive before we go for a proper one tomorrow. I love driving it, its so far away from a modern car, you point it vaguely where you want to go and you get there eventually. I dont think I've had it over 4k rpm yet!

(Will be getting new bushes soon though, its all a bt floaty at the back...)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 07 January 2016, 19:15:15
Nope , im putting the proper double lined cover on first then the tarp  :P You silly billies  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 January 2016, 14:04:40
Quote from: EMD on 07 January 2016, 19:15:15
Nope , im putting the proper double lined cover on first then the tarp  :P You silly billies  :P
That won't stop it rubbing the paint off all the edges... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 January 2016, 15:18:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y

3.2 has currently done 326 miles on current tank, no sign of the fuel light yet  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 January 2016, 15:56:48
Quote from: tunnie on 08 January 2016, 15:18:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y

3.2 has currently done 326 miles on current tank, no sign of the fuel light yet  :D

You 2 clearly need to try harder :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2016, 17:02:26
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 January 2016, 15:56:48
Quote from: tunnie on 08 January 2016, 15:18:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y

3.2 has currently done 326 miles on current tank, no sign of the fuel light yet  :D

You 2 clearly need to try harder :-X ::)
I was thinking exactly the same myself, Glassback.

How is the back BTW?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 January 2016, 17:10:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 January 2016, 17:02:26
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 January 2016, 15:56:48
Quote from: tunnie on 08 January 2016, 15:18:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y

3.2 has currently done 326 miles on current tank, no sign of the fuel light yet  :D

You 2 clearly need to try harder :-X ::)
I was thinking exactly the same myself, Glassback.

How is the back BTW?

Still there :D :D

About as good as it's likely to get in this climate... A bit more warmth and it is less painful. But hey... Life goes on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 January 2016, 18:59:16
Quote from: tunnie on 08 January 2016, 15:18:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y

3.2 has currently done 326 miles on current tank, no sign of the fuel light yet  :D

I think the best I've ever got from my 3.2 is 420 miles. All motorway of course!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 January 2016, 19:09:52
Removed front struts and rear park sensors from the 2.6. Washed and hovered the 3.2
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 January 2016, 04:18:43
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 January 2016, 15:56:48
Quote from: tunnie on 08 January 2016, 15:18:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y

3.2 has currently done 326 miles on current tank, no sign of the fuel light yet  :D

You 2 clearly need to try harder :-X ::)
I did think it was broken... Normally I am 'happy' to see 240-250 from a tank :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2016, 09:10:04
Quote from: VXL V6 on 08 January 2016, 18:59:16
Quote from: tunnie on 08 January 2016, 15:18:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 January 2016, 14:03:50
Driven it to Nottingham and back on less than a tank of fuel... three hours and 190 miles each way 8)

Met a nice chap called Nigel and collected all the required panels to undo my bump. :y

3.2 has currently done 326 miles on current tank, no sign of the fuel light yet  :D

I think the best I've ever got from my 3.2 is 420 miles. All motorway of course!
I managed 30mpg between 2 fills once in the 3.2, but that was on a trip back from holiday, with the outlaws onboard. I suspect it might have been higher, but for a few miles of youthful impetulance when the mongrels on the A34 pissed me right off, and I was averaging sub 12mpg for about 10 miles...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: deviator on 09 January 2016, 17:14:00
2 new tyres up front. Not exciting, but needed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 January 2016, 10:08:54
Should have took the callipers off and greased the brake discs  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 10 January 2016, 11:34:46
Quote from: EMD on 10 January 2016, 10:08:54
Should have took the callipers off and greased the brake discs  :-\
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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dazza88 on 10 January 2016, 17:03:54
Gave it a wash and wax and a polish, then took the scuttle panel off ready for the auto glass man to put a new front screen in for me  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 10 January 2016, 17:25:25
Drove to Wales and back, 450 miles round trip, 32mpg trip consumption.

Got some nice roads in south Wales actually.

 :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 10 January 2016, 21:34:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 10 January 2016, 11:34:46
Quote from: EMD on 10 January 2016, 10:08:54
Should have took the callipers off and greased the brake discs  :-\
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Is that hoof code  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 January 2016, 21:57:44
Did this yesterday, fitted the replacement rear bumper that I acquired before Christmas. Not a difficult job, but I made it difficult for myself by insisting that I made a much neater job of wiring the parking sensors while it was off. I need to go Hidsons tomorrow to order some clips to refit the trim piece.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 January 2016, 09:40:49
Fitted an ............ LED centre brake light!!! Marvel at the technology!!! Yes, PFL cars didn't have them, only MFL on. She had one retrofitted a while back, which was removed and sold ( >:() so the wiring was still there behind the C pillar trim. I'll get someone handy with a soldering iron to remove the scabby chocolate boxes and bits of what looks like 240v wire and replace with 'original' Omega stuff at some point.

Still, means I've increased braking awareness by 50% at the rear for other drivers, maybe they can manage not to drive into me in future!!  :D ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 January 2016, 10:00:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(

It's much quicker if you don't refit the heat shields. Mine were quite badly damaged which made that decision easier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 12:34:52
Quote from: Nick W on 11 January 2016, 10:00:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(

It's much quicker if you don't refit the heat shields. Mine were quite badly damaged which made that decision easier.

Yep, getting the nuts on the rear shield mounting studs was a right batsrad of a job with the exhaust in-situ. >:( I decided the leave the front ones off for now as:

a) I might need to re-adjust the handbrake once the cable has settled
b) A couple of the studs sheared off despite loads of plus gas and very careful unwinding.

I wonder if I'll get round to refitting them?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 11 January 2016, 16:11:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 12:34:52
Quote from: Nick W on 11 January 2016, 10:00:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(

It's much quicker if you don't refit the heat shields. Mine were quite badly damaged which made that decision easier.

Yep, getting the nuts on the rear shield mounting studs was a right batsrad of a job with the exhaust in-situ. >:( I decided the leave the front ones off for now as:

a) I might need to re-adjust the handbrake once the cable has settled
b) A couple of the studs sheared off despite loads of plus gas and very careful unwinding.

I wonder if I'll get round to refitting them?
I tried (and failed) to fit a new handbrake cable to mine last year  :(

I applied lots of releasing oil but sheared one stud and gave up getting any more undone despite trying half a dozen :(

Swearing didn't help - I tried (lots) ::)

I also tried fishing the cable through above the heat shields but that didn't work either >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 16:13:31
Quote from: Andy H on 11 January 2016, 16:11:26
Swearing didn't help either  ::)

No. I tried plenty of that!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 January 2016, 16:32:13
I found routing the cable around the subframe the worst bit, although having to do the job in the rain wasn't good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 January 2016, 16:36:12
Stripped a pair of front struts for parts, measured springs in the process. Finally got around to swqpping the pulley off the new alternator, only to muller the windings whilst trying to undo the pulley >:( smaller pulley isn't big enough to take a deep ring spanner...

Anyways, cue lots of dismantling and I now have a fully functioning, intact apternator with the correct pulley and even found time to fit it ::)

Expansion tank out makes the world of difference to access, but had to remove the aux tensioner to allow the alternator to swing up into place...

Will find out if it actually works another day as I managed to break the front multiram solenoid removing the bagpipes :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 January 2016, 16:47:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 January 2016, 16:36:12
Stripped a pair of front struts for parts, measured springs in the process. Destroyed an alternator and vandalised the front multi ram. A good days work  :y
Sheesh.  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2016, 17:28:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(
Yes, a job I need to do, hopefully not this side of the MOT.  I wonder if Mr Gixer's warm garage is tidy yet. If not, I know of a very nice, warm garage a few miles from Alton :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 January 2016, 17:31:15
Quote from: STEMO on 11 January 2016, 16:47:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 January 2016, 16:36:12
Stripped a pair of front struts for parts, measured springs in the process. Destroyed an alternator and vandalised the front multi ram. A good days work  :y
Sheesh.  :o  ;D
Pmsl ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2016, 17:31:19
Put some air in some of the tyres, and took air out of the others. Drained the compressor whilst at it, been a bit lax doing that recently  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 January 2016, 21:29:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2016, 17:28:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(
Yes, a job I need to do, hopefully not this side of the MOT.  I wonder if Mr Gixer's warm garage is tidy yet. If not, I know of a very nice, warm garage a few miles from Alton :P
And the owner has recently changed a handbrake cable so will be well experienced ;) ::)

Plus there's a magic cupboard there that seems to spew forth copious amounts of beer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 11 January 2016, 22:05:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2016, 17:28:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(
Yes, a job I need to do, hopefully not this side of the MOT.  I wonder if Mr Gixer's warm garage is tidy yet. If not, I know of a very nice, warm garage a few miles from Alton :P

I didn't struggle too much with the Special's handbrake cable, which is surprising as I am a total moron with fists of ham...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 11 January 2016, 22:18:54
Changed the exterior temperature sensor - climate working properly and I am warm again  :y

The old sensor had decided it was 39.9C outside so all times!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 23:29:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 January 2016, 21:29:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2016, 17:28:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(
Yes, a job I need to do, hopefully not this side of the MOT.  I wonder if Mr Gixer's warm garage is tidy yet. If not, I know of a very nice, warm garage a few miles from Alton :P
And the owner has recently changed a handbrake cable so will be well experienced ;) ::)

Plus there's a magic cupboard there that seems to spew forth copious amounts of beer :y

There's a nice comfy chair from which I can direct operations whilst performing a vital quality control function vis-a-vis said beer, too. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 12 January 2016, 08:09:56
Valve spring compressor, any idea of collet size and throat dimensions. Seen some with 25 and 30mm collets and throat dimension of 140-160mm any good? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 12 January 2016, 18:15:02
Have discovered that the exhaust has decided it wants to start to blow....

Might be time to change to 2.6/3.2 headers :) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 January 2016, 18:19:47
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 January 2016, 08:09:56
Valve spring compressor, any idea of collet size and throat dimensions. Seen some with 25 and 30mm collets and throat dimension of 140-160mm any good? :y


I found that one like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-pcs-Car-Motorcycle-Valve-Spring-Compressor-Tool-Bit-Set-UK-SELLER-/261313098765?hash=item3cd779740d:g:RZcAAOSwPcVVhDCN (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-pcs-Car-Motorcycle-Valve-Spring-Compressor-Tool-Bit-Set-UK-SELLER-/261313098765?hash=item3cd779740d:g:RZcAAOSwPcVVhDCN)  did a good job.

It's hard to argue with the price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: gbh on 12 January 2016, 18:45:24
Well I went to look at a possible omega estate car but not convinced as of now!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2016, 20:29:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 23:29:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 January 2016, 21:29:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2016, 17:28:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2016, 09:29:09
Changed the £$£^%$^%$ handbrake cable. >:(
Yes, a job I need to do, hopefully not this side of the MOT.  I wonder if Mr Gixer's warm garage is tidy yet. If not, I know of a very nice, warm garage a few miles from Alton :P
And the owner has recently changed a handbrake cable so will be well experienced ;) ::)

Plus there's a magic cupboard there that seems to spew forth copious amounts of beer :y

There's a nice comfy chair from which I can direct operations whilst performing a vital quality control function vis-a-vis said beer, too. :y
Race you to the chair, and sod the handbrake
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 January 2016, 21:02:33
Changed the front disks and pads that I realised yesterday wouldn't be popular at my MOT tomorrow morning.

Went out and "tried to bed them in". :-X

There's a funny smell. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 January 2016, 21:03:43
They've about twelve hours to cool down ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 13 January 2016, 07:15:53
Quote from: Nick W on 12 January 2016, 18:19:47
Quote from: jimbo125 on 12 January 2016, 08:09:56
Valve spring compressor, any idea of collet size and throat dimensions. Seen some with 25 and 30mm collets and throat dimension of 140-160mm any good? :y


I found that one like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-pcs-Car-Motorcycle-Valve-Spring-Compressor-Tool-Bit-Set-UK-SELLER-/261313098765?hash=item3cd779740d:g:RZcAAOSwPcVVhDCN (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-pcs-Car-Motorcycle-Valve-Spring-Compressor-Tool-Bit-Set-UK-SELLER-/261313098765?hash=item3cd779740d:g:RZcAAOSwPcVVhDCN)  did a good job.

It's hard to argue with the price.
Cheers for the link Nick, looks good for the price and adaptable :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2016, 11:24:13
MOT passed. :D

4 advisories for "Vehicle structure has slight corrosion". One for each corner. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26795734/Smilies/bitenails.gif)

Out with the Bilt Hamber stuff soon, methinks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 January 2016, 15:28:58
Covered it over again properly , 4 ratchet straps and about 12 bungee straps should hold it  :) Not even the cats can get underneath it now  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2016, 17:35:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 January 2016, 21:02:33
Went out and "tried to bed them in". :-X

There's a funny smell. ::)
I had meself some fun yesterday as well, and chocked on an acrid smell.

Today, brakes work fine, tyres have decided that grip is for wimps  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 January 2016, 22:08:15
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 November 2015, 20:58:13
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 November 2015, 00:09:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 23:35:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 23:09:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2015, 21:42:18
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 November 2015, 14:25:36
Quote from: EMD on 22 November 2015, 14:03:49
Fitted the heated over seat , now i have heated legs and back together with a control switch for multiple massages  :)

I'm in the market for one for the van... Which did you get and is it any good?

They had them for £10 in ALDI the other day. Nearly bought one for the roller skate, but decided I'd get laughed at. ::)
Crap.... Did they? Looks like I need to try and pop into a few different Aldis then to try and find one ::)
Yep. Certainly looked worth a punt too. :y

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-19-nov/product-detail/ps/p/heated-car-seat-cushion/

Grabbed one of these... Can't grumble for the price :y

Just to revisit this... Still works. It's taking a lot of abuse as I'm in the van a lot at the moment. Only criticism I have is that there is very little difference between low and high and, much like setting 5 on Facelift seats, can get a bit too hot!

But, for the price, it is a fantastic investment.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: deviator on 13 January 2016, 22:09:02
Another exciting night, new pads up front. 1-2mm left. It was cold.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 14 January 2016, 17:16:50
Fitted outside temp sensor and led display , the one from lydl ...to the bus  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 18:23:24
Drove to nec today, with a spirted drive, noticed a few times, back end was loose on corners, and bit of turn in oversteer,  Whoops tyre pressures all over the show :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 January 2016, 21:06:18
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 18:23:24
Drove to nec today, with a spirted drive, noticed a few times, back end was loose on corners, and bit of turn in oversteer,  Whoops tyre pressures all over the show :-X
And you a lorryist and all ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 14 January 2016, 21:22:45
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 18:23:24
.......noticed a few times, back end was loose on corners, and bit of turn in oversteer,  Whoops tyre pressures all over the show :-X

Same here, mine is a rim leak on one wheel so without a refurb I'm buggered.  :'( It will stay at the same psi for a few days until the wheel rotation lands on the bad bit and it will drop to around 11psi overnight. I'll have to get it sorted as it's pissing me off keep inflating it.  >:(
I failed my walk-around checks this morning as it was down again and I felt it rather than see it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2016, 23:15:34
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 January 2016, 21:22:45
I failed my walk-around checks this morning as it was down again and I felt it rather than see it.  ::)

That's when you park it with the passenger door adjacent to your front door, right? :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 January 2016, 23:42:19
Broke it... :-[

Well actually broke the £250,000 Sideloader hilift at work... Closed the door and the double glazed panel shattered on one side :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 January 2016, 00:35:15
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 14 January 2016, 23:42:19
Broke it... :-[

Well actually broke the £250,000 Sideloader hilift at work... Closed the door and the double glazed panel shattered on one side :o

That's your NCB stuffed then!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 January 2016, 07:44:00
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 14 January 2016, 23:42:19
Broke it... :-[

Well actually broke the £250,000 Sideloader hilift at work... Slammed the door shut in a fit of pique and the double glazed panel shattered on one side :o
You must learn to control yourself, young man.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 January 2016, 07:53:18
Quote from: STEMO on 15 January 2016, 07:44:00
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 14 January 2016, 23:42:19
Broke it... :-[

Well actually broke the £250,000 Sideloader hilift at work... Slammed the door shut in a fit of pique and the double glazed panel shattered on one side :o
You must learn to control yourself, young man.  :)
Not at all feeky chucker :P... it's impossible to slam as it's on an almighty gas strut... besides, if that were the case the door glass would have gone... ;)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0364_zpsiho0os1b.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 January 2016, 08:27:08
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 January 2016, 21:22:45
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 18:23:24
.......noticed a few times, back end was loose on corners, and bit of turn in oversteer,  Whoops tyre pressures all over the show :-X

Same here, mine is a rim leak on one wheel so without a refurb I'm buggered.  :'( It will stay at the same psi for a few days until the wheel rotation lands on the bad bit and it will drop to around 11psi overnight. I'll have to get it sorted as it's pissing me off keep inflating it.  >:(
I failed my walk-around checks this morning as it was down again and I felt it rather than see it.  ::)

Usually its the bead, a good tyre fitter would grind down the corroded area and apply sealant tot he rim before tyre fitting (some just lob the sealant on the corrosion and of course, it then leaks)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 15 January 2016, 09:02:48
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 January 2016, 08:27:08
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 January 2016, 21:22:45
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 18:23:24
.......noticed a few times, back end was loose on corners, and bit of turn in oversteer,  Whoops tyre pressures all over the show :-X

Same here, mine is a rim leak on one wheel so without a refurb I'm buggered.  :'( It will stay at the same psi for a few days until the wheel rotation lands on the bad bit and it will drop to around 11psi overnight. I'll have to get it sorted as it's pissing me off keep inflating it.  >:(
I failed my walk-around checks this morning as it was down again and I felt it rather than see it.  ::)

Usually its the bead, a good tyre fitter would grind down the corroded area and apply sealant tot he rim before tyre fitting (some just lob the sealant on the corrosion and of course, it then leaks)
They are rare
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 15 January 2016, 10:14:24
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 January 2016, 08:27:08
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 January 2016, 21:22:45
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 18:23:24
.......noticed a few times, back end was loose on corners, and bit of turn in oversteer,  Whoops tyre pressures all over the show :-X

Same here, mine is a rim leak on one wheel so without a refurb I'm buggered.  :'( It will stay at the same psi for a few days until the wheel rotation lands on the bad bit and it will drop to around 11psi overnight. I'll have to get it sorted as it's pissing me off keep inflating it.  >:(
I failed my walk-around checks this morning as it was down again and I felt it rather than see it.  ::)

Usually its the bead, a good tyre fitter would grind down the corroded area and apply sealant tot he rim before tyre fitting (some just lob the sealant on the corrosion and of course, it then leaks)

Yeh sorry, that's what I meant, the bead seal to a flakey rim, but you are right in what you say as the rim needs dressing to cure this.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 12:07:02
Quote from: YZ250 on 15 January 2016, 10:14:24
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 January 2016, 08:27:08
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 January 2016, 21:22:45
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 January 2016, 18:23:24
.......noticed a few times, back end was loose on corners, and bit of turn in oversteer,  Whoops tyre pressures all over the show :-X

Same here, mine is a rim leak on one wheel so without a refurb I'm buggered.  :'( It will stay at the same psi for a few days until the wheel rotation lands on the bad bit and it will drop to around 11psi overnight. I'll have to get it sorted as it's pissing me off keep inflating it.  >:(
I failed my walk-around checks this morning as it was down again and I felt it rather than see it.  ::)

Usually its the bead, a good tyre fitter would grind down the corroded area and apply sealant tot he rim before tyre fitting (some just lob the sealant on the corrosion and of course, it then leaks)

Yeh sorry, that's what I meant, the bead seal to a flakey rim, but you are right in what you say as the rim needs dressing to cure this.  :y

I have the same, the fronts can easily loose 5 PSi over a week sometimes.  :(

I've got a set of new Kuhmo's on early F/L Elite Alloys, but I much prefer the later ones. I plan to go to WIM to get them to swap over the tyres and double check the corrosion on the rims. Also time it had a Geo-session as well.

Can't wait to get rid of the shite Nexen's  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 January 2016, 13:16:13
Had to put a new expansion tank on the Elite today due to the float coming off its mount, also picked up some 5W30 from the dealers at only £12.50 plus vat for 5 ltrs, 20ltrs of antifreeze £20.99 and 5ltrs screen wash £2.50 each :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 15 January 2016, 14:42:04
Had the rac out due to a flat battery and after swmbo bless her was pushing the omega down the road for me to try and bump it but it wasnt having any of it.

Mr rac said that my battery has just about had it and would i like a quote on a new one.
£110 for one is a bit steep i said so i'll get my own one to which he replied yes it is a bit but if your battery dies again we wont come out to jump it again. Which is fair enough I suppose

Any recommendations for brands of battery at all? 2.2 petrol btw
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 January 2016, 15:00:14
Quote from: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 12:07:02
......
Can't wait to get rid of the shite Nexen's  >:(

They must be bad :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 January 2016, 15:42:15
Quote from: plym ian on 15 January 2016, 14:42:04
Had the rac out due to a flat battery and after swmbo bless her was pushing the omega down the road for me to try and bump it but it wasnt having any of it.

Mr rac said that my battery has just about had it and would i like a quote on a new one.
£110 for one is a bit steep i said so i'll get my own one to which he replied yes it is a bit but if your battery dies again we wont come out to jump it again. Which is fair enough I suppose

Any recommendations for brands of battery at all? 2.2 petrol btw
Halfords 063 Should do nicely for a sensible cost :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 16:04:37
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 January 2016, 15:00:14
Quote from: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 12:07:02
......
Can't wait to get rid of the shite Nexen's  >:(

They must be bad :o :o :o

Ohh they are. Even me driving, when not even remotley trying they loose traction.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 January 2016, 18:12:26
Quote from: plym ian on 15 January 2016, 14:42:04
Had the rac out due to a flat battery and after swmbo bless her was pushing the omega down the road for me to try and bump it but it wasnt having any of it.

Mr rac said that my battery has just about had it and would i like a quote on a new one.
£110 for one is a bit steep i said so i'll get my own one to which he replied yes it is a bit but if your battery dies again we wont come out to jump it again. Which is fair enough I suppose

Any recommendations for brands of battery at all? 2.2 petrol btw

ECP or CP4L often do good deals on batteries.  :y     Especially when they've got a sale on!  :-X  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 15 January 2016, 19:40:16
Took my desmond for an m.o.t. today..three weeks before it was due and it passed with fllying colours and the tester commented on it being a very sound motor......So this car that i bought nearly a year ago and spent a few quid on and i must admit did not have a great deal of faith in..has now made me a happy bunny and restored my confidence in these old barges..happy days once again... :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 23:59:09
Quote from: plym ian on 15 January 2016, 14:42:04
Had the rac out due to a flat battery and after swmbo bless her was pushing the omega down the road for me to try and bump it but it wasnt having any of it.

Mr rac said that my battery has just about had it and would i like a quote on a new one.
£110 for one is a bit steep i said so i'll get my own one to which he replied yes it is a bit but if your battery dies again we wont come out to jump it again. Which is fair enough I suppose

Any recommendations for brands of battery at all? 2.2 petrol btw

I recently got a battery for the 3.2, for under £40 from eurocarparts :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 16 January 2016, 07:44:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 15 January 2016, 18:12:26
Quote from: plym ian on 15 January 2016, 14:42:04
Had the rac out due to a flat battery and after swmbo bless her was pushing the omega down the road for me to try and bump it but it wasnt having any of it.

Mr rac said that my battery has just about had it and would i like a quote on a new one.
£110 for one is a bit steep i said so i'll get my own one to which he replied yes it is a bit but if your battery dies again we wont come out to jump it again. Which is fair enough I suppose

Any recommendations for brands of battery at all? 2.2 petrol btw

ECP or CP4L often do good deals on batteries.  :y     Especially when they've got a sale on!  :-X  :D  ;D
Going to get one come payday as i found a promo code giving me another 10% off  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 16 January 2016, 10:04:05
Quote from: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 23:59:09
Quote from: plym ian on 15 January 2016, 14:42:04
Had the rac out due to a flat battery and after swmbo bless her was pushing the omega down the road for me to try and bump it but it wasnt having any of it.

Mr rac said that my battery has just about had it and would i like a quote on a new one.
£110 for one is a bit steep i said so i'll get my own one to which he replied yes it is a bit but if your battery dies again we wont come out to jump it again. Which is fair enough I suppose

Any recommendations for brands of battery at all? 2.2 petrol btw

I recently got a battery for the 3.2, for under £40 from eurocarparts :)

Likewise. Keep the guarantee paperwork and bob's your uncle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 January 2016, 10:37:02
Quote from: plym ian on 16 January 2016, 07:44:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 15 January 2016, 18:12:26
Quote from: plym ian on 15 January 2016, 14:42:04
Had the rac out due to a flat battery and after swmbo bless her was pushing the omega down the road for me to try and bump it but it wasnt having any of it.

Mr rac said that my battery has just about had it and would i like a quote on a new one.
£110 for one is a bit steep i said so i'll get my own one to which he replied yes it is a bit but if your battery dies again we wont come out to jump it again. Which is fair enough I suppose

Any recommendations for brands of battery at all? 2.2 petrol btw

ECP or CP4L often do good deals on batteries.  :y     Especially when they've got a sale on!  :-X  :D  ;D
Going to get one come payday as i found a  ;D code giving me another 10% off  :y

ECP doing discount codes, wow there's a surprise
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 16 January 2016, 10:41:40
Fitted a super dooper windscreen frost protector . Bought it from lydl , bargain and quality . Sod scraping the screen , too much effort  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 January 2016, 10:49:20
Quote from: EMD on 16 January 2016, 10:41:40
Fitted a super dooper windscreen frost protector . Bought it from lydl , bargain and quality . Sod scraping the screen , too much effort  ::)

Another name for a blanket :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 16 January 2016, 10:52:27
Quote from: biggriffin on 16 January 2016, 10:49:20
Quote from: EMD on 16 January 2016, 10:41:40
Fitted a super dooper windscreen frost protector . Bought it from lydl , bargain and quality . Sod scraping the screen , too much effort  ::)

Another name for a blanket :D

But it also doubles as a sun blind as its foil backed but not while driving  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2016, 11:24:13
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 January 2016, 15:00:14
Quote from: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 12:07:02
......
Can't wait to get rid of the shite Nexen's  >:(

They must be bad :o :o :o
They are. Really bad.

Their one saving grace is, boy do they run in a straight line.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2016, 11:25:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2016, 11:24:13
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 January 2016, 15:00:14
Quote from: tunnie on 15 January 2016, 12:07:02
......
Can't wait to get rid of the shite Nexen's  >:(

They must be bad :o :o :o
They are. Really bad.
Obviously we're not talking Autogrip type bad. The Nexens will tell you in plenty of time you are going to die, unlike the Autogrips, where its not safe enough to get to a speed where you might get hurt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 09:55:54
Broke TBE yesterday morning. Was using it for spares by the afternoon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 January 2016, 12:02:46
Pulled the ice/snow cover off the windscreen too fast and left all the snow on the screen  >:( Still at least it stopped the ice formation .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 January 2016, 12:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 09:55:54
Broke TBE yesterday morning. Was using it for spares by the afternoon.
Permanently? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 January 2016, 12:29:10
Just finished washing it - the first time in several months.  :-[
Got a few more jobs to do to it that I might have a go at in a while.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2016, 12:42:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 09:55:54
Broke TBE yesterday morning. Was using it for spares by the afternoon.

The problem has only been there 2 years :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 17 January 2016, 15:01:30
On Friday had a new set of Dunlops fitted. 20,379 miles out of the previous set fitted in April 2015 compared to 22,652 miles on those fitted May 2014.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:20:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 17 January 2016, 12:42:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 09:55:54
Broke TBE yesterday morning. Was using it for spares by the afternoon.

The problem has only been there 2 years :-X ::)
18 months :P

Actually, looks like it might not have been that, but probably impossible to confirm either way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 January 2016, 16:23:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:20:49
Quote from: Lazydocker on 17 January 2016, 12:42:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 09:55:54
Broke TBE yesterday morning. Was using it for spares by the afternoon.

The problem has only been there 2 years :-X ::)
18 months :P

Actually, looks like it might not have been that, but probably impossible to confirm either way.

If you get stuck, I have a complete set, including o rings. Just need black goo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 January 2016, 16:38:38
Finally wired in my autodim mirror. Its been on the screen for 3 years, so I thought it was about time. ;D
Had a look at finishing the Bose installation which was started around the same time, but that's a bit more involved and can wait for another day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 January 2016, 18:09:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(

Blocked up quick or neglecting it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 18:17:26
Quote from: tunnie on 17 January 2016, 18:09:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(

Blocked up quick or neglecting it?
Possibly element of both, as did check it in the autumn, as the other one was getting a lot of leaves in it.  I don't normally check it during winter months, but maybe the mild autumn and early winter delayed the autumn leaf fall a bit.

She had said it had started to mist up over last few days, so guessing it was the rain after xmas that caused the problem.

It was pretty blocked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 19:38:37
Recalibrated the LPG gauge, following its replacement a few weeks ago. Despite being identical gauge, the settings were wildly different.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 January 2016, 19:56:37
Bought another one  :y

All authorised by Mrs VXL V6 as well  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 17 January 2016, 23:59:43
Just ordered a compression tester to check the miggy and confirm HG fault
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 January 2016, 01:00:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(
Carpets will dry quicker and better out of the car :y piece of piss to remove too...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: martin341 on 18 January 2016, 05:20:46
Started it :y
(http://s15.postimg.org/72oxkvge3/WP_20160118_005.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 18 January 2016, 08:36:00
Picked up a spare wing and door to go on the spare Omega, for when I take off the wing and door from the spare Omega to put on Pissy... if you follow all that!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 18 January 2016, 10:36:44
Went to replace a duff brake light bulb only to find that my local VX dealer had given me the wrong one! Anybody got the correct part number please? Thanks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 18 January 2016, 12:58:41
Popped some vinegar in the car, as you do  :y


(an experiment, I've put some distilled vinegar into the washer fluid, so give the pipes a clearout, hopefully remove some gunge from in there, as I live in a hard water area. Preventative maintenance) The filter was cleaned to like new only a matter of months ago, and is already showing signs of white slime build up again.  :)


Lagondadnet, pretty sure you require the dual filament bulb that doesn't have the offset pins, PFLs have offset pins, FL don't, I believe. (hence inserting the FL bulb in a PFL bulb holder chews the bulb holder, as I've found to my cost)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 18 January 2016, 13:36:43
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 18 January 2016, 12:58:41


Lagondanet, pretty sure you require the dual filament bulb that doesn't have the offset pins, PFLs have offset pins, FL don't, I believe. (hence inserting the FL bulb in a PFL bulb holder chews the bulb holder, as I've found to my cost)

Yes they gave me single filament bulb when I need dual!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 18 January 2016, 14:49:16
Well done Vauxhall. Ugh...


perfect time to experiment with some LED brake light bulbs? They do do dual 'filament' versions.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 January 2016, 14:57:23
Bulbs eh? Very confusing things, bulbs........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 January 2016, 15:00:06
Finally reassembled the intake plumbing on the white one, slapped a new battery on it and fired it up for the first time in a month...

Really didn't want to go, but eventually chugged into life... Lifters banging like no tomorrow :D gradually quietened down as it warmed up, and no surprise as it's been stood for a month ::)

Due a service so will get that done in the next couple of weeks.

Incidentally charging at 14.3V at idle with everything switched on, so pleased with that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 January 2016, 15:01:27
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 18 January 2016, 12:58:41
Popped some vinegar in the car, as you do  :y


(an experiment, I've put some distilled vinegar into the washer fluid, so give the pipes a clearout, hopefully remove some gunge from in there, as I live in a hard water area. Preventative maintenance) The filter was cleaned to like new only a matter of months ago, and is already showing signs of white slime build up again.  :)


Lagondadnet, pretty sure you require the dual filament bulb that doesn't have the offset pins, PFLs have offset pins, FL don't, I believe. (hence inserting the FL bulb in a PFL bulb holder chews the bulb holder, as I've found to my cost)
I think you will find that all dual filament bulbs with bayonet bases have offset (different height) pins to encourage you to install them the correct way round (eg 5 watt tail light and 21 watt brake light).

Single filament coloured bulbs have pins that are offset radially (12 OClock & 4 OClock IIRC) to discourage you from putting a plain bulb in where an amber one is needed (eg due to a clear indicator lens).

When I got my facelift it had the wrong bulb rammed into one of the holders and it was a nightmare to get out in one piece.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 18 January 2016, 15:43:59
Quote from: STEMO on 18 January 2016, 14:57:23
Bulbs eh? Very confusing things, bulbs........

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 January 2016, 16:34:47
New battery on Big blue, been intermittant to say the least following run down when alternator went.  last one, unknown make fitted May 10.

Lookers had a January sale....

72 AH battery - £30!

Gotta be happy with that

Also stocked up on Semi oil - box of 4 x 5l also £30
dexos 2 was £45 a box.

Happy days
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2016, 17:05:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 January 2016, 01:00:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(
Carpets will dry quicker and better out of the car :y piece of piss to remove too...
IIRC, the centre console has to come out?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2016, 17:07:31
Ordered bits for TBE.  Mrs TB made it quite clear that she wanted it back on the road, and reasonably quickly.  I think she likes the Chavmobile :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2016, 17:08:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2016, 17:07:31
Ordered bits for TBE.  Mrs TB made it quite clear that she wanted it back on the road, and reasonably quickly.  I think she likes the Chavmobile :D
Although the alternative was the Battlebus, so no competition really ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 January 2016, 18:45:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2016, 17:05:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 January 2016, 01:00:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(
Carpets will dry quicker and better out of the car :y piece of piss to remove too...
IIRC, the centre console has to come out?
Nah, makes it easier, but can get away with simply undoing the armrest bolts and lifting that up for the rear...

For fronts, only the seat runner filler piece and the front kick panel and pull... again slackening the front inside seat rail bolt helps create clearance, but not essential for removal... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 January 2016, 19:15:26
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 January 2016, 18:45:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2016, 17:05:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 January 2016, 01:00:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(
Carpets will dry quicker and better out of the car :y piece of piss to remove too...
IIRC, the centre console has to come out?
Nah, makes it easier, but can get away with simply undoing the armrest bolts and lifting that up for the rear...

For fronts, only the seat runner filler piece and the front kick panel and pull... again slackening the front inside seat rail bolt helps create clearance, but not essential for removal... :y
But definitely for putting them back again.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 January 2016, 19:27:46
Quote from: STEMO on 18 January 2016, 19:15:26
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 January 2016, 18:45:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2016, 17:05:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 18 January 2016, 01:00:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2016, 16:33:06
Unblocked the scuttle drain. Brought mats and pollen filter in to dry. Carpets will take a lot longer methinks :(
Carpets will dry quicker and better out of the car :y piece of piss to remove too...
IIRC, the centre console has to come out?
Nah, makes it easier, but can get away with simply undoing the armrest bolts and lifting that up for the rear...

For fronts, only the seat runner filler piece and the front kick panel and pull... again slackening the front inside seat rail bolt helps create clearance, but not essential for removal... :y
But definitely for putting them back again.  ;D
True enough, but better to dry it out properly than to rot the floor out ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 January 2016, 11:55:28
The dual filament bulbs on the estate are fog/Tail, but are 21W/4W which catches people out... The 21/5s don't have the axial offset... Best place should Be Vauxhall as they are sensibly priced and should have the correct ones in stock ::) failing that, local factors should be able to supply a box of 10/12 Ring bulbs for a fiver or so ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 January 2016, 13:07:29
Lovely & sunny here today Merc washed and vacuumed not really dirty but a good excuse to get it out of the garage & admire it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 January 2016, 14:43:20
Pottering around the white one... fitted the front camera, just need to bury the wiring and I can start to refit the interior 8)

Unfortunately work beckons ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 19 January 2016, 15:19:35
Hunted for an air leak - may have found it - fingers crossed. Degreased and wiped over the steering wheel which had picked up christknows how much grime and muck. Looks (nearly) like new, now, I'm happy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 January 2016, 15:21:39
New pair of rear shocks on the mum bus last night, Monroe's for £38 delivered a pair  :y (well they have done 150k miles)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 19 January 2016, 16:32:18
There's a lot of good talk about the B4s on here (and I run on them, myself, no complaints) however, I'd love to do a like-for-like test against some Monroes, I suspect most people wouldn't be able to tell a blind bit of difference in round-town pootling between them. Given the price of Monroes, they are fantastic value for money  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2016, 18:54:38
Used the Battlebus. Never got it above 35mph on the way in  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 January 2016, 19:51:45
Removed the complete A/V install from the new 3.2 and swapped the headrests for some spares I had. Glanced at the other one and realised it needs a good wash and clean  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:28:04
I'm gonna have to do something to my car, I feel so left out  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 January 2016, 20:29:44
Quote from: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:28:04
I'm gonna have to do something to my car, I feel so left out  :(

Stick a Magic Tree in it and tell us all about it!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:32:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 19 January 2016, 20:29:44
Quote from: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:28:04
I'm gonna have to do something to my car, I feel so left out  :(

Stick a Magic Tree in it and tell us all about it!  :y
Could take it to the car wash I suppose. It does need it.



I know! I can post what I would do if I had an omega. I'll feel like part of the gang. Yay! :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:32:50
Set fire to it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:33:15
Gave it to the scrapman.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:33:57
No.....maybe not that one.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 January 2016, 20:37:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 January 2016, 18:54:38
Used the Battlebus. Never got it above 35mph on the way in  >:(

Traffic or just gutless? ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 January 2016, 20:54:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 19 January 2016, 20:29:44
Quote from: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:28:04
I'm gonna have to do something to my car, I feel so left out  :(

Stick a magic tree in it and tell us all about it!  :y

Take a photo, there very popular them things  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 January 2016, 14:23:54
Quote from: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:32:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 19 January 2016, 20:29:44
Quote from: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:28:04
I'm gonna have to do something to my car, I feel so left out  :(

Stick a Magic Tree in it and tell us all about it!  :y
Could take it to the car wash I suppose. It does need it.



I know! I can post what I would do if I had an omega. I'll feel like part of the gang. Yay! :y

Plenty of nice examples out there for you to buy stemo  :) Did you ever ownan omega  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2016, 16:47:31
Quote from: EMD on 20 January 2016, 14:23:54
Quote from: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:32:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 19 January 2016, 20:29:44
Quote from: STEMO on 19 January 2016, 20:28:04
I'm gonna have to do something to my car, I feel so left out  :(

Stick a Magic Tree in it and tell us all about it!  :y
Could take it to the car wash I suppose. It does need it.



I know! I can post what I would do if I had an omega. I'll feel like part of the gang. Yay! :y

Plenty of nice examples out there for you to buy stemo  :) Did you ever ownan omega  :-\
Nice examples? Sorry...you can't polish a turd.  ;D

And, yes, an omega owned my wallet at one point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 January 2016, 17:32:05
Quote from: Lazydocker on 19 January 2016, 20:37:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 January 2016, 18:54:38
Used the Battlebus. Never got it above 35mph on the way in  >:(

Traffic or just gutless? ::) ;)
Traffic.

The Battlebus has done a ton when heavily laden on a hot day, but obviously not on public highways.  But its still the slowest car I've ever owned by some margin...  ...including Mrs TB's Metro.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 January 2016, 17:32:25
And my 1.2LS Nova
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 January 2016, 20:05:38
Removed the Bose Amp shelf and relocated the Amp to the first aid cubby hole, fitted Bury Handsfree car kit, screen and phone holder, swapped rear seat base, fitted rain sensor, found some plenum caps to fit, replaced drivers mirror, fitted standard grill all on the new 3.2 (I must give it a name!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 January 2016, 20:12:07
Celine... Highly strung and high maintenance :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 January 2016, 20:38:07
Quote
Celine... Highly strung and high maintenance :D

Mrs VXL usually calls them after the registration plate, therefore VK is ViKi, KT was KaTy and this is DX so will probably be called DiXie.... just have to remember not to post anything like 'washed and polished DiXie' in case it gets misinterpreted!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 January 2016, 21:09:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 20 January 2016, 20:38:07
Quote
Celine... Highly strung and high maintenance :D

Mrs VXL usually calls them after the registration plate, therefore VK is ViKi, KT was KaTy and this is DX so will probably be called DiXie.... just have to remember not to post anything like 'washed and polished my DiXie' in case it gets misinterpreted!  :D

Fixed :D :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 21 January 2016, 09:28:27
The spare Omega is KwP, so has become 'The Peanut' the other bit of the reg is '303' so ideally something like 'Browning' or 'Lea Enfield' or 'the bullet' but missus likes peanut so it stays, haha.

Plus I suppose calling a high mileage 2.0 Omega the 'bullet' is just an ironic statement  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 January 2016, 11:52:57
Accidentally on purpose bought a private plate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 January 2016, 16:08:10
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 January 2016, 11:52:57
Accidentally on purpose bought a private plate.

Well... What does it say?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 21 January 2016, 16:11:14
I know Theo 'Dragons Den' Profiterole bought W4NKR so it can't be that!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 January 2016, 16:50:30
And Stemo has 4 KOF so not that one either
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2016, 16:54:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 January 2016, 11:52:57
Accidentally on purpose bought a private plate.

His tone sounds alcohol fuelled to me. If only they did broadband routers with built-in breathalysers. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2016, 17:01:06
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 21 January 2016, 09:28:27
Plus I suppose calling a high mileage 2.0 Omega the 'bullet' is just an ironic statement  :D
Not to mention that OOF already has "The Bullet", a superior 3.0l MV6 in Silver(ish)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 January 2016, 18:53:51
Quote from: Lazydocker on 21 January 2016, 16:08:10
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 January 2016, 11:52:57
Accidentally on purpose bought a private plate.

Well... What does it say?  ::)

AJB 1C (or, to some people, "self abuser" like every other private plate ;D)

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2016, 16:54:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 January 2016, 11:52:57
Accidentally on purpose bought a private plate.

His tone sounds alcohol fuelled to me. If only they did broadband routers with built-in breathalysers. ::)

;D No, but I did put in a bid I didn't think would be high enough to win it .. turns out it was high enough to win it, but probably higher than I should have bid!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 January 2016, 19:20:28
Quote from: Lazydocker on 21 January 2016, 16:08:10
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 January 2016, 11:52:57
Accidentally on purpose bought a private plate.

Well... What does it say?  ::)

It's private,says so in his post !!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2016, 20:54:21
Rang up the dealer to include the spark plugs that I forgot about to tomorrows delivery  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 January 2016, 21:05:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2016, 20:54:21
Rang up the dealer to include the spark plugs that I forgot about to tomorrows delivery  :-[

Crap, that reminds me... I was supposed to service a van today :-[ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 January 2016, 23:37:50
Pushed the boat out tonight and slapped two exhaust trims on the ETS backbox on the new un.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 January 2016, 08:18:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2016, 17:01:06
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 21 January 2016, 09:28:27
Plus I suppose calling a high mileage 2.0 Omega the 'bullet' is just an ironic statement  :D
Not to mention that OOF already has "The Bullet", an inferior 3.0l MV6 in Silver(ish)

Good to see you are finally coming to terms with it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 23 January 2016, 15:23:55
Removed the old Sachs rear shocks and fitted a nice new set of Bilstein B,4s so nice 100mile drive tomorrow will put them through their paces ...hoping for an improvement as old units had very little resistance .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 23 January 2016, 15:43:10
Put it up for sale
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 January 2016, 16:57:40
Fitted the dashcam and permanent wiring in to the new one, cleaned interior and gliptone'd the seats, made up a bracket for the relocated Bose Amp.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 23 January 2016, 19:24:27
Gave the old girl a good workout  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 09:24:27
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 January 2016, 08:18:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2016, 17:01:06
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 21 January 2016, 09:28:27
Plus I suppose calling a high mileage 2.0 Omega the 'bullet' is just an ironic statement  :D
Not to mention that OOF already has "The Bullet", an inferior 3.0l MV6 in Silver(ish)

Good to see you are finally coming to terms with it :y
You know the MFL is the pinnacle of Omega development, I know it, my mums dog knows it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 09:31:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2016, 20:54:21
Rang up the dealer to include the spark plugs that I forgot about to tomorrows delivery  :-[
Had to go and pick the stuff up from the dealer  >:(, due to a less than smooth changeover between the dealer owners.  I could have waited and have it delivered Monday, but I needed to get stuff done at weekend.


Went to see Mr Gixer yesterday, and we changed the passenger side cam cover gasket on TBE, unblocked the breathers, and changed the plugs whilst there. It was a slow start, as I think we both possible overindulged in our respective local establishments.

Put a new LPG solenoid in it, only for it to immediately blow the fuse. Put another new one in, all good now :).  Mrs TB will be happy, as she does like the Chavmobile.

Thanks for your help and company, Mr Gixer, and for the fantastic idea of going down the pub as soon as we finished TBE :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 24 January 2016, 13:42:06
Found out that the hammerite silver smooth is an exact colour match for the bus so painter the rear arches with it  :D Once its covered in road dirt you will never know  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 24 January 2016, 17:38:33
Same here ....washed all three,probably pee with rain tonight,God I hate this miserable country :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 January 2016, 17:41:49
Quote from: nitro on 24 January 2016, 17:38:33
Same here ....washed all three,probably pee with rain tonight,God I hate this miserable country :)

Emigrate then!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 January 2016, 18:18:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
That's impressive :D

Seriously. I mean by definition it implies that:

A) You knew where the Astramax was
B) That it was near enough to retrieve (ie in the same road)
C) You cba long enough to wash all of them

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 25 January 2016, 08:50:01
Stripped pass door and wing off the Peanut sparesmobile. Heaviest thing in the world for a wuss like me! Did it with the help of my excellent mate Jonny(who, to be fair, did most of it!), plus a cup of tea from my excellent missus.

Got them indoors being stripped and being polished up ready for fitting later in the week.

She's rising from the ashes  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 17:53:10
Pumped up NSF tyre on the chavmobile, 23psi. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:31:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:32:39
Booked the superior MFL in for its MOT.

Just so we're clear, no mentions of you know what until its been in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 January 2016, 20:44:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:31:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 January 2016, 21:34:22
Started the afternoon with this...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20160125-WA0000_zpsz8fz75jx.jpg)

Finished it with this...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20160125-WA0003_zpsa2fss5iy.jpg)

Front camera wiring buried, factory radio loom moved to the glovebox, video screen, controller and dummy tetra radio all in place along with refurbished centre console trim. Just the lower dash and sill trims to refit tomorrow... also the detail inputs for the video unit (speed/lights/indicators/siren) to plumb in if I get time...

Taster video, excuse the crap quality, footage is of played back video following a test run...
http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0365_zpskvsq64zs.mp4.html (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MOV_0365_zpskvsq64zs.mp4.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 January 2016, 21:57:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:32:39
Booked the superior MFL in for its MOT.

Just so we're clear, no mentions of you know what until its been in.

Why would you tempt me like that? :-X :-X ::) ::)

What happens if it fails spectacularly? We both know the rust is starting to take hold ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 26 January 2016, 09:16:44
Took a few paint imperfections out of the replacement door, which is currently sat on carboard in our hallway with lots of rag, cutting compound etc  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:31:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 January 2016, 20:44:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:31:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   ;) ;D
Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL :P.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:33:17
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 January 2016, 21:57:40
What happens if it fails spectacularly? We both know the rust is starting to take hold ???
It gets fixed.  Obviously, I'd have to be nice to Mr DTM if it needs welding, as my welding is "adequate" on fresh, thick metal. Thus it follows it'll be shite on thin, old metal ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 January 2016, 17:47:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:31:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 January 2016, 20:44:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:31:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   ;) ;D
Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL :P.
....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:48:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 January 2016, 17:47:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:31:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 January 2016, 20:44:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:31:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   ;) ;D
Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL :P.
....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then... ::)
A minor inconvenience :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 January 2016, 17:49:18
..and then there's the.. No, we really won't mention that. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 18:04:06
Ran out of air again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 January 2016, 18:07:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:48:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 January 2016, 17:47:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:31:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 January 2016, 20:44:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:31:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   ;) ;D
Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL :P.
....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then... ::)
A minor inconvenience :P

It was a minor inconvenience on my '98' 3.0 as well.  ;D

Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  ;D Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better.  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 18:28:06
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 January 2016, 18:07:05
Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  ;D Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better.  :y
Mrs TB hates them. Apparently they are next to useless for hanging on to when she gets scared...  ...and she's already broken the passenger grab handle.  The earlier door cards have, she tells me, much better/stronger handles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 January 2016, 18:57:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 18:28:06
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 January 2016, 18:07:05
Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  ;D Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better.  :y
Mrs TB hates them. Apparently they are next to useless for hanging on to when she gets scared...  ...and she's already broken the passenger grab handle.  The earlier door cards have, she tells me, much better/stronger handles.
When's her birthday?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/harnesses (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/harnesses)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 26 January 2016, 19:03:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 January 2016, 18:07:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:48:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 January 2016, 17:47:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2016, 17:31:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 January 2016, 20:44:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2016, 18:31:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2016, 17:28:12
Washed all 3.
Whilst walking across the retail park carpark in the land of the inbreds, I had to admit to Mrs TB that TBE does actually scrub up quite nicely.

Still inferior to the superior MFL though.

Nah, I'm not convinced you mean that. Me thinks Mrs TB has first choice and you have what's left, or you feel Mrs TB will be safer/happier in TBE so you quite justifiably let her use it. That's very noble of you but there's no shame in admitting that you prefer TBE, after all, when both cars are available you always always choose the chav.   ;) ;D
Actually, we both prefer the superior MFL, but she is quite happy in TBE as well. Fortunately. She does grumble about using the Battlebus, understandably, as its not built for speed, comfort or handling.

The superior MFL has the best engine that was released for Omegas-B's (the 3.0l), with the best gearbox (AR35 with GS8.20 ECU, running v9 software), and mostly hasn't suffered as much penny pinching as the inferior FL :P.
....we won't mention the Head Gasket on the N/S bank at the rear then... ::)
A minor inconvenience :P

It was a minor inconvenience on my '98' 3.0 as well.  ;D

Only thing I'll give you is the door cards, as the FL door cards are shite.  ;D Actually, don't tell anyone, but I had a soft spot for my old MFL, I always thought the front end looked better.  :y

+1  :y Door cards have a cheap and nasty feel to them on the fl but i do like the lift out door pocket things on strings  ;D .. took me a while to find they even existed  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 27 January 2016, 09:21:05
If I could graft the hidden door pockets and the interesting double lift up armrest (which serves as a small table for rear passengers, have you ever noticed this?) into my PFL,  then I would. Nice touches.

Overall I'm a PFL boy. Also, it's easier to retrofit the little niceties from a FL onto a PFL, than the other way round. (front end, door cards, center console, rewire the drivers door, new back wings/tail lamps, bootlid etc and so on.. )


Anyway, what have I done today? Went over one of the spare doors with some fine abrasive to remove imperfections in the paint. It's a still a little too orange peely for my liking, but at least the lumps, 'acne' and run have (almost) gone now. Missus cleaned the door card with AutoGylm's finest, and by christ it looks like ruddy new. Doesn't look like a 20 year old lump of plastic and leather.  Just need the rest of the car to match, now!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 January 2016, 16:28:52
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 27 January 2016, 09:21:05
If I could graft the hidden door pockets and the interesting double lift up armrest (which serves as a small table for rear passengers, have you ever noticed this?) into my PFL,  then I would. Nice touches.

Overall I'm a PFL boy. Also, it's easier to retrofit the little niceties from a FL onto a PFL, than the other way round. (front end, door cards, center console, rewire the drivers door, new back wings/tail lamps, bootlid etc and so on.. )


Anyway, what have I done today? Went over one of the spare doors with some fine abrasive to remove imperfections in the paint. It's a still a little too orange peely for my liking, but at least the lumps, 'acne' and run have (almost) gone now. Missus cleaned the door card with AutoGylm's finest, and by christ it looks like ruddy new. Doesn't look like a 20 year old lump of plastic and leather.  Just need the rest of the car to match, now!  :D

Agreed, I much prefer the console on my MFL to the FL. However I took the 3.2 out today to get it dirty and have some fun. It always puts a smile on my face. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 January 2016, 11:23:41
 :y I've owned a FL, and it had plenty of advantages. At the end of the day the FL was done for a reason, to make the Omega more updated. By 2000 every car going had had its black plastic in bodycolour, and squarer, more angular lines were in. Personally I think the FLs doorcards look fresh and very modern even now. Less so for the bonnet, like Sarah Jessica Parkers nose, it is!  :y But yes, I'll stick to my PFL... foreverrr!!!  :D

So... as of last night took off the NSF door and wing, and replaced. With hurdle after hurdle. Panel gaps that an Allegro would snigger at, everything needs to be off and re-jigged and put back on properly again - but she's in one piece ready for our hollibobs tomorrow. (same thing happened almost a year ago, in getting her from SORNed to MoTd for a holiday, too, actually!) All part of the story.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 28 January 2016, 11:43:59
Just reached 66,666.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 January 2016, 11:51:58
 :y I'll have to check but think Pissy did that in her second or third year on the road!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 January 2016, 16:41:45
Sold one  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 28 January 2016, 17:00:35
Punched the crap out of the back seat  ::)

My hand hurts so I guess that means the car won  :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2016, 18:07:43
Wiped all the crap from the INSIDE of the screen. Manflu. Dying.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 January 2016, 18:09:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2016, 18:07:43
Wiped all the crap from the INSIDE of the screen. Manflu. Dying.
Again? You seem very prone to it.


Mind you don't shit the bed.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 January 2016, 18:40:47
Opened the door to take delivery of my wishbones etc.
Next step is to see if I have some suitable size tube to easily remove the front bushes for my polys.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 January 2016, 18:41:42
Quote from: Nick W on 28 January 2016, 18:40:47
Opened the door to take delivery of my wishbones etc.
Next step is to see if I have some suitable size tube to easily remove the front bushes for my polys.
52mm rings a bell...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 January 2016, 18:48:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2016, 18:07:43
Wiped all the crap from the INSIDE of the screen. Manflu. Dying.

Man up! ;) :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 January 2016, 18:49:29
Quote from: STEMO on 28 January 2016, 18:09:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2016, 18:07:43
Wiped all the crap from the INSIDE of the screen. Manflu. Dying.
Again? You seem very prone to it.


Mind you don't shit the bed.  ;D

Don't worry... So far your record is safe ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 January 2016, 19:31:57
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 January 2016, 18:41:42
Quote from: Nick W on 28 January 2016, 18:40:47
Opened the door to take delivery of my wishbones etc.
Next step is to see if I have some suitable size tube to easily remove the front bushes for my polys.
52mm rings a bell...

56.7mm bore according to my calipers. Then before I could root through my stash of stock I had to leave to ring some actual bells!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 January 2016, 19:40:02
Fitted the MP3 player in the new un.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 28 January 2016, 20:27:07
Collected my set of Elites freshly shod with new Bridgestones :)

Shall be fitting them sometime over the weekend coz I got a suspension conversion to do on my SPi as well as fabricate an exhaust for it too...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 28 January 2016, 20:39:15
Spent the day 1 of 2 with Serek, blue Elite MOT'd and passed,full service,front discs changed,also 2 refurbed headlights fitted(refurbs courtesy of Nick W :y) back at 8.30 tomorrow with the red MV6 for an MOT and full service, also the n/s headlight needs changing as it's got a broken adjuster.The good thing is that Serek has the use of the MOT guys beam setter so the headlights are adjusted correctly,sort of takes the hit and miss element  out of the job. Many thanks Serek :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 17:44:16
Got another 13 months on the Silver Bullet :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 29 January 2016, 18:47:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 17:44:16
Got another 13 months on the Silver Bullet :D


                (http://www.en.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/cherna/Cherna-facepalm.gif)

























Nice one  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 January 2016, 18:52:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 17:44:16
Got another 13 months on the Silver Bullet :D
Can we still play guess the advisories :-\

Good result nevertheless 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 29 January 2016, 18:55:38
Putting the fast black one back on the road , lucky i kept this one  :D Need to put the battery back on and dust the cobwebs off , plus de-rust the brake discs for a few miles ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 29 January 2016, 19:29:00
Spent day 2 of 2 at Serek's place,red MV6 fully serviced, MOT'd and passed, two refurbed headlights fitted and do they make a difference? donut bushes will need replacing soon and the oil filter will need converting to a spin off as the original fixing is weeping a bit.Also EML came on as I headed round the M25 ::) and after a quick plug in, it turned out to be the MAF.....couldn't get  a new one in a hurry so I'll order up a Bosch one and do it next week....weather permitting :-\ Once again I would like to thank Serek and his staff for doing a cracking job with the attention to detail that is second to none :y And really looking forward to the Spiceland blowout in March :) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 29 January 2016, 19:47:59
Played 'hunt the rumble' on the 4x4 truck.  :-\  Got a diff, wheel bearing type of grumble at around 30mph but not audible above or below that speed.  :-\  Feels more of a transmission vibration than a body vibration and goes in tune with wheel rotation/drive-shaft rotation.
Changed both front wheel bearings on it, replaced the UJ's on the front propshaft, checked front and rear diff and transfer box oil levels but still can't pin down where it's coming from.

Time to fit Go-Pro cameras underneath me thinks.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2016, 17:45:37
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 January 2016, 18:52:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 17:44:16
Got another 13 months on the Silver Bullet :D
Can we still play guess the advisories :-\

Good result nevertheless 8)
Start a new thread, its a reasonable list.

And yes, it appears I did leave something dangling from the mirror  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 30 January 2016, 17:52:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 17:44:16
Got another 13 months on the Silver Bullet :D

Happy days :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2016, 18:10:56
Took 4 utterly shagged tyres off TBE, and put 4 legal ones on  :-[

To say I'd had my money's worth is an understatement - I'd bought the wheels from a well known member here, and they just happened to have "usable" tyres on. That was about 2 years ago  :-[.  Mrs TB liked those wheels/tyres as it made the car run dead straight (don't tell Gixer ;D), and the poor grip was not important to her.

Looking at the wear pattern, its time for another trip to WIM...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2016, 18:13:16
Found the Battlebus and "prepped" it for its MOT. ie, put some oil and air in it. Its going to need some go-go juice beforehand, maybe some electricity as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 January 2016, 18:36:48
Put the spare on the front of the new un on the hard shoulder of the M42  ::)

Then put two wheels with brand newish SportMaxx RT tyres on the front end (These previously spent less than a week on the front of the 2.6)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 31 January 2016, 14:03:24
Emptied the bus of all contents , ready for its new owner . Tried syphoning some petrol out but failed , some sort of baffle or something stopping the syphon pipe going in  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 January 2016, 18:08:36
Fitted 2 new night breaker bulbs in the 2.2 and fiddled with leaky coolant pipe, hoping fixed it.

Might have to drain and refill coolant as last effort to fix odd temp behaviour, before doing a run to Brackley
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 January 2016, 18:27:34
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2016, 14:03:24
Emptied the bus of all contents , ready for its new owner . Tried syphoning some petrol out but failed , some sort of baffle or something stopping the syphon pipe going in  >:(

That's so that pikeys can't steal fuel.


You pikey  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 January 2016, 18:43:21
Had a slight boo-boo cutting out bushes (Jag lower arms):
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg.html)

I think it'll be OK with the poly bushes in there, learned folks? (As long as the poly bush isn't forced to rotate in the arm)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 January 2016, 19:01:36
Repaired yet more wires in the door loom on the Alhambra, really need to source a complete door loom I think as there's getting less and less scope to repair this one, at least the drivers door now locks and the LED flashes, all four windows work off the drivers controls and the electric mirrors work. Only fault is the fold flat function on the mirrors.

Repaired the wiper assembly on the new 3.2 as the wipers travelled to far in both directions - motor spindle wobbled so guess bearings collapsed and rods had play in the ends so replaced with another set. Reset the motor park position and refitted it all with a scuttle I had already fitted with Insignia washer jets. All sealed up and tested.

Repaired spare key with new switches and replacement cover and then had to program it to the car, must have lost it's programming when I was soldering the switches I guess.  :-\

Meant to do more but ran out of time and light.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 January 2016, 19:48:12
Almost kissed goodbye to it (and maybe myself) as some stupid bint in a Micra drove straight out in front of me,from a side road on my left, when I was doing around 50mph,on a national speed limit road.
I believe I was able to just miss her as I had already started braking, as I noticed she didn't seem to be looking to her right at the junction, but was concentrating on what was coming from her left, for some reason. As soon as she saw a gap in the traffic from her left, she floored it.
A bit of instinct / experience saved me I think.
Its scary how many of these type of drivers are loose on the roads these days.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 January 2016, 22:12:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 January 2016, 18:43:21
Had a slight boo-boo cutting out bushes (Jag lower arms):
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg.html)

I think it'll be OK with the poly bushes in there, learned folks? (As long as the poly bush isn't forced to rotate in the arm)

Nothing to worry about. Although smoothing any burr off the edges of the cuts would be sensible. A fine round file or some wet&dry will easily do that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 January 2016, 23:16:13
Quote from: Nick W on 31 January 2016, 22:12:25
Nothing to worry about. Although smoothing any burr off the edges of the cuts would be sensible. A fine round file or some wet&dry will easily do that.

Ta Nick  :y and yep, I was going to knock the edges off before the new bushes go in - the whole arm has to be hit with the wire brush and chassis black first anyway  :) (When the paint arrives, that is)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 31 January 2016, 23:25:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 January 2016, 18:27:34
Quote from: EMD on 31 January 2016, 14:03:24
Emptied the bus of all contents , ready for its new owner . Tried syphoning some petrol out but failed , some sort of baffle or something stopping the syphon pipe going in  >:(

That's so that pikeys can't steal fuel.


You pikey  :P ;D

 :D

I couldnt really knock a hole in the tank and risk it catching fire  :D New owner was happy enough with half a tank  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 February 2016, 08:22:36
Returning from a weekend away and picked up a couple of needed PFL bits from the excellent Tigers Gonads un 'Ull  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 February 2016, 12:09:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 January 2016, 18:43:21
Had a slight boo-boo cutting out bushes (Jag lower arms):
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg.html)

I think it'll be OK with the poly bushes in there, learned folks? (As long as the poly bush isn't forced to rotate in the arm)

Fill the cuts with JB weld or similar then file/sand smooth :y :y or what Nick said ^^(Didn't read the replies ::))
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Post by: biggriffin on 01 February 2016, 15:12:07
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 January 2016, 18:43:21
Had a slight boo-boo cutting out bushes (Jag lower arms):
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/2016-01-31%2017.48.48_zpsb5z9l7jb.jpg.html)



A mere scratch, just flat it off with bit of, emery paper, or 800 wet dry.
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2016, 17:37:12
Worth putty in a bit of chemical metal epoxy in that jag arm, just to keep it smooth?
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2016, 17:37:41
Acquired a 12.5 month ticket on the Battlebus   :(
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Post by: aaronjb on 01 February 2016, 17:41:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2016, 17:37:12
Worth putty in a bit of chemical metal epoxy in that jag arm, just to keep it smooth?

Yeah I might well do that after it's been rust treated, it'll only need a smidge  :y (That's a technical unit of measurement, naturally)
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2016, 17:44:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 February 2016, 17:41:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2016, 17:37:12
Worth putty in a bit of chemical metal epoxy in that jag arm, just to keep it smooth?

Yeah I might well do that after it's been rust treated, it'll only need a smidge  :y (That's a technical unit of measurement, naturally)
My father's technical unit for small measurements was "a fanny full"

That was a different era, sadly.
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Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2016, 18:18:51
We're fannies bigger or smaller then?  ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 02 February 2016, 19:35:55
Two new tyres on the back.

The list goes on!
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Post by: ted_one on 02 February 2016, 19:49:39
Unable to find a Bosch MAF sensor at the moment so used some air sensor cleaner,refitted,cleared the MIL, and the car's running sweet as a nut again (don't know how long for tho' ::))
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 February 2016, 23:28:05
Not my car, but a colleague's that I promised to service... A rather Renault.... And some muppet had stripped all the undertray securing bolts. :-X

How do I get myself into these situations? ::)

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Post by: flyer 0712 on 05 February 2016, 22:37:57
Fitted dark grey leather cdx interior seats to the old bus today and they look good.. :y
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Post by: EMD on 06 February 2016, 10:56:50
Post lady delivered a louder reversing beeper /buzzer sensor
thingie as old one sounds like a strangled cat  :D Got to fit that  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2016, 11:00:29
I really should start the Bullet. Its not moved since being picked up from MOT place  :-[
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Post by: RobG on 06 February 2016, 11:50:23
New MOT today for the Desmond being sold :)
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Post by: BazaJT on 06 February 2016, 15:11:12
Walked past it,ignored it.Given the weather forecast and the fact that the six nations has kicked off today the chances of my fitting the ecu sender and temp. sender into the coolant bridge are pretty near zero.Car hasn't turned a wheel since November!
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Post by: DrAndyB on 06 February 2016, 16:18:59
Fitted new GM Headlight covers  :y  After discovering one must have 'fell off' last week as there was only 1 on the car when I washed her  :-[ (don't remember running over that one  :o)

Ahh, and remembered to "GENTLY CLOSE BONNET" after fitting the new ones  ;D ;D ;D (Instuctions even remind you 'Do not slam bonnet' !

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z436/andybeddoes/headlight.jpg)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:38:27
Drove it almost to Bridport, before the water pump pulley made a bid for freedom. >:(
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Post by: b4ndit on 06 February 2016, 17:40:38
Quote from: DrAndyB on 06 February 2016, 16:18:59
Fitted new GM Headlight covers  :y  After discovering one must have 'fell off' last week as there was only 1 on the car when I washed her  :-[ (don't remember running over that one  :o)

Ahh, and remembered to "GENTLY CLOSE BONNET" after fitting the new ones  ;D ;D ;D (Instuctions even remind you 'Do not slam bonnet' !

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z436/andybeddoes/headlight.jpg)
they look very nice :y :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2016, 17:48:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:38:27
Drove it almost to Bridport, before the water pump pulley made a bid for freedom. >:(
That won't end well :o

The Omega or the go-kart :-\
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:55:13
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 February 2016, 17:48:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:38:27
Drove it almost to Bridport, before the water pump pulley made a bid for freedom. >:(
That won't end well :o

The Omega or the go-kart :-\
The Omega. Water pump seal has failed too. Not sure of the sequence of events, but 2 pump pulley bolts have disappeared, and one has sheared off. Guessing 2 worked loose and fell off, then the final one eventually gave way. Pump shaft feels fine, so thinking there might have been some local coolant boiling after the failure that did for the seal. It got shut down as soon as I felt the PAS go, then coasted into a side road and Green Flag. ::)

Have bicycle, so motor factors on Monday morning. Hope it stops ssipping down. :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2016, 18:10:32
Weekend in the pub then... Every cloud and all that ::)
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Post by: DrAndyB on 06 February 2016, 18:43:44
Quote from: b4ndit on 06 February 2016, 17:40:38
Quote from: DrAndyB on 06 February 2016, 16:18:59
Fitted new GM Headlight covers  :y

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z436/andybeddoes/headlight.jpg)
they look very nice :y :y

Cheers.  Always had them on the car, and I have owned my MFL 2.5V6 CDX Manual from new  :y. I suspect they have helped protect against the dreaded UV which causes most to develop the usual "Cataracts" to then trigger the various grades of wet and dry being applied with elbow grease and plenty of water.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 19:04:09
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 February 2016, 18:10:32
Weekend in the pub then... Every cloud and all that ::)

Pub doesn't do food, and occasionally even beer is too much trouble. :(
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Post by: Nick W on 06 February 2016, 19:13:01
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 19:04:09
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 February 2016, 18:10:32
Weekend in the pub then... Every cloud and all that ::)

Pub doesn't do food, and occasionally even beer is too much trouble. :(

Changing your pub before your water pump would be a sensible use of Sunday ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 February 2016, 19:20:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 19:04:09
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 February 2016, 18:10:32
Weekend in the pub then... Every cloud and all that ::)

Pub doesn't do food, and occasionally even beer is too much trouble. :(
What Godforsaken place have you found yourself in? Would have thought both would have been the least a pub could muster... Even if the beer is warm and the food is pork scratchings ::)
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Post by: minifreek on 07 February 2016, 09:58:12
Today I will be mostly dropping the oil in the gearbox and diff.... readying it for another season of towing our tintent round the country.... will also be changing the cam cover gaskets sometime over the next week or so as the NS has developed a slight weep.... and the breathers will get a good seeing to also....
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Post by: Nick W on 07 February 2016, 11:41:57
After ringing drove over the bridge to STS to have the alignment done.


As it had new wishbones and trackrods I knew it was miles out; fidgety with nasty bump steer and the steering wheel wasn't centered. 25minutes and £50 later it now steers and drives properly again. At some point I'll consider reducing the front cambers by 20' to bring them into line with the suggested spec, but it's been like that for the last four years without any issues so I  doubt I'll bother.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 February 2016, 12:49:04
Took the Merc for a spin, nice & suuny here today, & fitted new wipers to the wifes Panda.
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Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2016, 13:37:11
Removed and cleaned up the otherwise inaccessible side of the rear wheels on the Bullet, ready for new tyres Wed lunchtime.

Swapped the inboard and outboard NSR pads whilst there, as it eats the outboard one for breakfast. MOTer was right, the disc shield is quite corroded ;D
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Post by: STEMO on 07 February 2016, 14:13:00
Washed the wife's car in a howling gale, now it's pissing down.
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 07 February 2016, 15:33:08
Moved the 190LE under its own power for the first time in nearly three years... then spent a happy hour stripping the rear brakes.
 It hasn't seen the road for six years and it all came apart without too many contributions to the swear jar.
 I just know its waiting to bite me in the arse!
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Post by: BazaJT on 07 February 2016, 18:08:06
Absolutely nothing.The weather-despite the forecast-was near perfect for what I need to do,sadly my spine was/is far from perfect to allow me to do it. :(
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Post by: minifreek on 07 February 2016, 18:34:06
Well I didnt drop thegearbox oil nor the diff oil either... But I did fit me nice shiney new tyres and went for a little drive to scrub them in.... I will admit, going from 19" Snowflakes back to 17" Elites - it does feel nicer to drive :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 February 2016, 10:09:38
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:55:13
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 February 2016, 17:48:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:38:27
Drove it almost to Bridport, before the water pump pulley made a bid for freedom. >:(
That won't end well :o

The Omega or the go-kart :-\
The Omega. Water pump seal has failed too. Not sure of the sequence of events, but 2 pump pulley bolts have disappeared, and one has sheared off. Guessing 2 worked loose and fell off, then the final one eventually gave way. Pump shaft feels fine, so thinking there might have been some local coolant boiling after the failure that did for the seal. It got shut down as soon as I felt the PAS go, then coasted into a side road and Green Flag. ::)

Have bicycle, so motor factors on Monday morning. Hope it stops ssipping down. :(

Phoned motor factors at 8:30. Man in van with parts arrived at 10 to 9. :o
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Post by: Andy H on 08 February 2016, 10:52:39
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 February 2016, 10:09:38
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:55:13
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 06 February 2016, 17:48:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 February 2016, 17:38:27
Drove it almost to Bridport, before the water pump pulley made a bid for freedom. >:(
That won't end well :o

The Omega or the go-kart :-\
The Omega. Water pump seal has failed too. Not sure of the sequence of events, but 2 pump pulley bolts have disappeared, and one has sheared off. Guessing 2 worked loose and fell off, then the final one eventually gave way. Pump shaft feels fine, so thinking there might have been some local coolant boiling after the failure that did for the seal. It got shut down as soon as I felt the PAS go, then coasted into a side road and Green Flag. ::)

Have bicycle, so  ;)motor factors on Monday morning. Hope it stops ssipping down. :(

Phoned motor factors at 8:30. Man in van with parts arrived at 10 to 9. :o
Maybe the motor factors should take on the management of the pub  ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2016, 17:55:37
put some more air in it.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 08 February 2016, 18:21:01
Started to remove the window tints.
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Post by: Jimbob on 08 February 2016, 19:15:24
Retapped the dodgy front hub bolt hole....And booked the MOT for Wednesday.  Fingers crossed
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 February 2016, 22:25:44
Fixed the water pump, only to crawl home from the test drive at 5MPH when the DBW throttle went into limp home. :-[

Bit of contact cleaner in the throttle body connector, which got a little damp when it ejected its' toys, seems to have cured it. I hate problems that just go away like that, though. :-\
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Post by: minifreek on 09 February 2016, 08:24:38
After fitting an electrical socket into the in-laws caravan today I will hopefully be dropping the gearbox oil and rear diff oil, should be nice and warm by the time I get home, so should flow out readily :)
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Post by: EMD on 09 February 2016, 11:36:41
Had 2 new rear springs fitted at Serek's garage , excellent work again from the team  :y
Just need a few tyres now but will be fitting them onto the new alloys when they get painted up  :)
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Post by: Nick W on 09 February 2016, 13:19:36
Just paid the £35 for its MOT pass.


Advisories? Handbrake efficiency low.


A big improvement over last years faffing about.
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 09 February 2016, 13:32:44
Been off work, full of flu/heavy coughing fits/zero energy. First day back, get within 20 yards of work and clattering sound, steering goes, battery light on dash. Coast to a standstill, look underneath, open bonnet, to find a shredded aux belt.  :'(

Spent my dinner walking to the motorfactors, bought a new (Gates) drive belt (6PK2020) £18, and fitting it, with the associated grazed knuckles that comes with any work on the V6s.


Still, at least it's cold, too!  ;D
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 09 February 2016, 20:25:11
Replaced the wiper motor and linkage today due to wipers hitting windscreen pillar and bottom of screen...on removal of old unit the reason was clear,,the motor bearing had more play than a spoon in a bowl of porridge..now other unit fitted and thanks to the great instructions on..how to...on here was well worth doing..as wipers now work great and without clonking.. :y :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 10 February 2016, 14:26:34
Dropped it off for MOT. And now we wait.....
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Post by: Jimbob on 10 February 2016, 15:16:39
Quote from: Jimbob on 10 February 2016, 14:26:34
Dropped it off for MOT. And now we wait.....

A Pass for the Mum bus, Single advisory of corroded brakes...Nice.
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2016, 18:04:05
Put a new pair of tyres on the arse of the Bullet. Well, obviously I didn't, I left that to a man* with the tools.

Clearly, on my commute in, then my drive to tyre place at lunchtime, TC was fully disabled, and mucho childish, purile fun was had. Mucho.


* Well, boy.
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2016, 18:24:34
I'll add that this morning was the first time I'd used it for a couple of weeks, due to the borderline legal rears. Immediately, it was like being home again. Lovely.
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Post by: Shackeng on 10 February 2016, 18:34:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2016, 18:24:34
I'll add that this morning was the first time I'd used it for a couple of weeks, due to the borderline legal rears. Immediately, it was like being home again. Lovely.

For the record, what is the average life of a set of your rear tyres?
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2016, 18:41:27
Quote from: Shackeng on 10 February 2016, 18:34:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2016, 18:24:34
I'll add that this morning was the first time I'd used it for a couple of weeks, due to the borderline legal rears. Immediately, it was like being home again. Lovely.

For the record, what is the average life of a set of your rear tyres?
In the Bullet, I'mm usually consistent. 10k from rears, 20k from fronts. Blurred a bit as I have to rotate then due to wear patterns (outer edges on fronts, central wear on rears)
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2016, 18:44:40
Quote from: Shackeng on 10 February 2016, 18:34:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2016, 18:24:34
I'll add that this morning was the first time I'd used it for a couple of weeks, due to the borderline legal rears. Immediately, it was like being home again. Lovely.

For the record, what is the average life of a set of your rear tyres?
TBE is variable. eg, I had 3k from a brand new set of SC5 (NOT recommended for Omegas!), 15k from a set of half worn Nexens, and 6k from front GY F1's before they failed (though I did get 40% back as they admitted they shouldn't have failed) - rears still going, estimating 10k ish.
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Post by: Shackeng on 10 February 2016, 18:52:54
That sounds a lot better than your self-claimed driving style has suggested. :y :y :y
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Post by: minifreek on 10 February 2016, 18:59:36
Today I have changed the gearbox oil...... OMFG I don't think its been changed in its life - ever...!!!!

It was very very thin and black as a black thing on a black day....


I got 5.5 litres of very lovely bright cherry red thick ATF oil into the gearbox so should be good for many more happy miles.... I just need to change the oil in the diff, swap manifolds for the nice 2.6 manifolds that arrived today and change the camcover gaskets then she'll be good to go for our short break we'll be going for within the next couple of weeks :y

Might also be removing the heatshields from the downpipes as they're making a very strange buzzing noise and its starting to get on me tits LOL
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Post by: Lazydocker on 10 February 2016, 20:36:39
Took it for MOT :y
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Post by: Nick W on 10 February 2016, 20:53:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 February 2016, 20:36:39
Took it for MOT :y


Seems to have been a lot of those this week!
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Post by: Lazydocker on 10 February 2016, 21:01:43
Quote from: Nick W on 10 February 2016, 20:53:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 February 2016, 20:36:39
Took it for MOT :y


Seems to have been a lot of those this week!

I lost about 6 weeks last year as it was due when we were overseas :'(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 February 2016, 21:25:37
Quote from: Nick W on 10 February 2016, 20:53:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 February 2016, 20:36:39
Took it for MOT :y


Seems to have been a lot of those this week!
Acquisition booked in for tomorrow :D and need to get the white one in too...
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2016, 08:21:36
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 10 February 2016, 21:25:37
Quote from: Nick W on 10 February 2016, 20:53:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 February 2016, 20:36:39
Took it for MOT :y


Seems to have been a lot of those this week!
Acquisition booked in for tomorrow :D and need to get the white one in too...
I've got a friend's mum bus in next week and another Omega to sort and MOT also.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 10:20:37
Bought it a battery...

...to get it to the Mot :-X

Only to find that the garage had screwed the appointment up and booked it in for next Tuesday >:(

So had the aircon regassed whilst waiting for them to fit me in... That now works so simply waiting for the dreaded test...
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 12:00:31
Well...

It failed ::) hardly a surprise considering it has done barely 300 miles since March 2014 :-X

That said, it's failed on headlight beam pattern indistinguishable due to cloudy lenses and a lack of reserve travel on the handbrake...

So happy enough with that little lot  8)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2016, 14:02:50
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 February 2016, 12:00:31
Well...

It failed ::) hardly a surprise considering it has done barely 300 miles since March 2014 :-X

That said, it's failed on headlight beam pattern indistinguishable due to cloudy lenses and a lack of reserve travel on the handbrake...

So happy enough with that little lot  8)

Not too bad at all really :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 14:17:57
Happy enough with that, although the sods charged full whack for the Mot...  Might have summat to do with me asking him not to Jack it by the diff...  Conversation went summat like this...

'we always jack rear wheel drive cars by the diff'
Not mine you don't.
'the sills look a bit crumbly so don't blame me if it collapses'
Sills are replaceable,  diff mounts aren't.

Hurrumph :-X

Sills were perfectly fine btw ::)
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Post by: Nick W on 11 February 2016, 15:00:25
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 February 2016, 14:17:57
Happy enough with that, although the sods charged full whack for the Mot...  Might have summat to do with me asking him not to Jack it by the diff...  Conversation went summat like this...

'we always jack rear wheel drive cars by the diff'
Not mine you don't.
'the sills look a bit crumbly so don't blame me if it collapses'
Sills are replaceable,  diff mounts aren't.



That's actually pretty normal, I've had the same conversation. And I normally jack RWD cars by the diff too
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Post by: aaronjb on 11 February 2016, 15:05:11
Drove the BMW to the local MOT place .. asked if they could change the track rods for me next week because I'm feeling lazy.  Booked it in for Thursday, drove home.


Then remembered I can't work from home next Thursday as my boss is over. D'oh! :-[
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 February 2016, 18:30:52
Scraped and scraped and scraped the tinting film glue off one window with large amounts of carb cleaner. Think i'll wait for the warmer weather and try the steamer method on the rear screen.
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Post by: Terbs on 11 February 2016, 19:56:04
Put a nice new expansion tank on the Champagne Estate :y
Looks the mutts nuts under the bonnet now :)
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Post by: STEMO on 11 February 2016, 21:06:38
Quote from: terbert on 11 February 2016, 19:56:04
Put a nice new expansion tank on the Champagne Estate :y
Looks the mutts nuts under the bonnet now :)
Gold, Tony.....Gay Gold.  :)
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Post by: Discoja on 11 February 2016, 21:23:13
Been to see Serek, car booked in for brakes. Came home and gave her a quick wash and prepped it ready for next weekends cleaning marathon.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 February 2016, 22:09:12
Fresh Mot finally obtained... so spent rest of afternoon scrubbing and polishing ::)

Results are in the gallery 8)
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Post by: minifreek on 12 February 2016, 19:56:31
Today I have spent getting grazed knuckles and a lot of swearing was had....

I removed the top part of the induction system to get to the cam covers to replace the gaskets as they have started to weep and the engine is stinking of burnt oil.... so the camcovers have new gaskets.... the plug wells was full of vauxhalls finest oil..... but not anymore as they are now empty as the spark plugs was taken out and need replacing anyway.... also started to remove the exhaust headers ready to replace for the 2.6 headers I got from Serek :y went to Vx dealer to get the correct gaskets and new set of studs and nuts... £80..!!! lighter and still have to go back tomorrow to collect them, so I have an Omega that has no induction system and half an exhaust system LOL

Onwards and upwards.....
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Post by: Nick W on 12 February 2016, 20:07:02
Quote from: minifreek on 12 February 2016, 19:56:31


 replacing anyway.... also started to remove the exhaust headers ready to replace for the 2.6 headers I got from Serek :y went to Vx dealer to get the correct gaskets and new set of studs and nuts... £80..!!! lighter and still have to go back tomorrow to collect them, so I have an Omega that has no induction system and half an exhaust system LOL



And I thought spending £26 for the same stuff was expensive, especially considering that the £12.50 head gasket set included stock 3.0l manifiold gaskets!
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 13 February 2016, 00:15:08
Because heater has lost heat once again I have flushed complete system with the holts 2 bottle cleaner as instructed and although water was clean..no sludge...there was some bits of scale in the water....I then again flushed the heater matrix and  reversed flushed it a load of times until the water ran clear...From the matrix I did get quite a bit of white hard scale...now heater works well and is very toasty..so will see how long it lasts for this time.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 February 2016, 09:53:53
Yesterday... New Heat Reflective screen fitted... £330 lighter but it's been done properly :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 13 February 2016, 11:25:11
Quote from: Nick W on 12 February 2016, 20:07:02
Quote from: minifreek on 12 February 2016, 19:56:31


 replacing anyway.... also started to remove the exhaust headers ready to replace for the 2.6 headers I got from Serek :y went to Vx dealer to get the correct gaskets and new set of studs and nuts... £80..!!! lighter and still have to go back tomorrow to collect them, so I have an Omega that has no induction system and half an exhaust system LOL



And I thought spending £26 for the same stuff was expensive, especially considering that the £12.50 head gasket set included stock 3.0l manifiold gaskets!

Im converting from 2.5 headers to 2.6 headers :y thus the correct gaskets are needed... they're metal yah see not that cardboardy stuff :) plus I bought other gaskets too not just for the headers :iy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 February 2016, 12:33:59
Quote from: minifreek on 13 February 2016, 11:25:11
Quote from: Nick W on 12 February 2016, 20:07:02
Quote from: minifreek on 12 February 2016, 19:56:31


 replacing anyway.... also started to remove the exhaust headers ready to replace for the 2.6 headers I got from Serek :y went to Vx dealer to get the correct gaskets and new set of studs and nuts... £80..!!! lighter and still have to go back tomorrow to collect them, so I have an Omega that has no induction system and half an exhaust system LOL



And I thought spending £26 for the same stuff was expensive, especially considering that the £12.50 head gasket set included stock 3.0l manifiold gaskets!

I'm converting from 2.5 headers to 2.6 headers :y thus the correct gaskets are needed... they're metal yah see not that cardboardy stuff :) plus I bought other gaskets too not just for the headers :iy


I did the same, hence not being able to use the new gaskets in my head set. The metal ones were about £11 each(!) delivered and I paid about £4 for all the studs and nuts(including downpipe).
 The manifolds make a small difference, so I would only bother fitting them as part of a bigger job - rotten head gaskets was the actual job I did.


You will need to block the EGR valve; I made a bung to fit in the end, and retained it with the nut cut from the pipe as this was quicker and easier than making a blanking plate. You can also remove the entire SAI system - except for the solenoid - which really tidies up the front of the engine and makes maintenance jobs much easier
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 13 February 2016, 12:51:24
The manifold on the O/S is cracked so thought as Im taking the manifold off Id change to the uprated headers :)

The might make a difference to mine as Iv got a full stainless cat back system fitted, so even if it doesn't make a difference Iv got bragging right LOL

I blanked off the EGR about 12 months ago using the '5p mod' taken from the Vectra B boys :) (VVOC.COM) where you literally blank off the EGR pipe by cutting the pipe, inserting a 5p and then using the nut to clamp down the 5p to the manifold, you do the same to the EGR sensor too... Im thinking of making a cheater circuit to replace the actual EGR valve itself and then making a blanking plate for the intake plenum... if it don't work I'll reinstate the EGR valve and leave it alone...

I'll be removing the pipework for the SAI and disconnecting the pump too, and so-far there is quite a bit of room at the front, I removed the AC pipework a few months ago and I have the shorter drivebelt to remove the actual AC pump itself, so I'll save a bit of weight too (god knows I could do with losing a few pounds)

Should be back together today, as long as everything goes to plan :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 February 2016, 17:30:18
Quote from: Nick W on 13 February 2016, 12:33:59
The manifolds make a small difference, so I would only bother fitting them as part of a bigger job - rotten head gaskets was the actual job I did.
I agree, not worth doing unless taking heads off etc.  The extra gain is at very high rpm IME - mine pulls better from when the chip cuts to the redline quicker now. Not massive, just noticeable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 February 2016, 15:45:59
Changed oil and filter, greased the brake pipes, rust-converted the surface rust and under sealed those areas with dinitrol on the new un. Got front discs and pads for it but that's a job for another day.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 February 2016, 18:27:49
Reconnected and secured the tailgate, refitted the rear crash bar, side skirts and rear quarter mouldings as well as the rear bumper supports in preparation to refit the front and rear bumpers.

Also pulled the fuel pump fuse and turned it over to get some oil around the system and then started it, moved it back and forwards a bit under it's own steam!

Not bad as it's been parked in my lock up for 2 years and 4 months!!

It will be going back on the road soon as a work horse :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 14 February 2016, 20:29:49
Removed 8 locking wheel bolts from 2 cars, ready to throw in the recycling bin. The last time I encountered difficult to remove bolts due to being over tightened, the adaptor broke, and I ended up destroying 3 sockets (suitably ground down to fit) in an attempt to remove.

At least you can stand on the wheel brace when removing (or fitting) proper wheel bolts!  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 15 February 2016, 04:58:37
Puncture in the snowy North near Alston on one of my new Dunlops!   >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 15 February 2016, 09:04:18
I fitted my freshly resprayed tailgate instead of my rusty one that come on the car and removed the inner A piller's to wrap them in diamond stitched leatherette
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2016, 17:24:15
Quote from: Tick Tock on 14 February 2016, 20:29:49
At least you can stand on the wheel brace when removing (or fitting) proper wheel bolts!  ???
Not the GM supplied wrenches...  ...twisted my ankle when it broke  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 16 February 2016, 15:45:07
Ordered the wrong size tyres (http://www.en.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/cherna/Cherna-facepalm.gif)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 16 February 2016, 16:20:04
Topped up the screen wash in the 4x4 & then took the grandsons to Rutland Water for the morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 16 February 2016, 18:07:39
Had a delivery off a irmscher front bumper and side skirts but also managed to crack my windscreen today which sucks :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 February 2016, 18:43:29
Quote from: baggedestate on 16 February 2016, 18:07:39
Had a delivery off a irmscher front bumper and side skirts but also managed to crack my windscreen today which sucks :(
That's a bugger, mind you it was bloody cold :o

Was nice to meet you, that should be a cracking project, if a bit left field for some... looking forward to seeing the results :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 February 2016, 18:45:52
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 16 February 2016, 18:43:29
Quote from: baggedestate on 16 February 2016, 18:07:39
Had a delivery off a irmscher front bumper and side skirts but also managed to crack my windscreen today which sucks :(
That's a bugger, mind you it was bloody cold :o

Was nice to meet you, that should be a cracking project, if a bit left field for some... looking forward to seeing the results :y


That was poor planning Al, I could have done that for you!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 February 2016, 18:48:27
Quote from: Nick W on 16 February 2016, 18:45:52
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 16 February 2016, 18:43:29
Quote from: baggedestate on 16 February 2016, 18:07:39
Had a delivery off a irmscher front bumper and side skirts but also managed to crack my windscreen today which sucks :(
That's a bugger, mind you it was bloody cold :o

Was nice to meet you, that should be a cracking project, if a bit left field for some... looking forward to seeing the results :y


That was poor planning Al, I could have done that for you!
For a reasonably intelligent person I can be most stupid sometimes :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 16 February 2016, 19:21:09
Self-qualified as a 190 wiper motor fitting expert. Had two motors in and out a few times while I tried to fathom why they weren't working as desired. Previous owner had removed one for reasons unknown, so replaced with a freshly greased one from the shed. All working in beautiful mono-wiper style now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 February 2016, 20:03:27
Tuned an Alternator into channel smoke   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 17 February 2016, 17:25:39
Puncture fixed in 24 hours by JH Henderson & Sons Ltd, Alston. Came out in the snow and changed tyres. Great & friendly service.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2016, 18:54:36
Not related to car, but related to OOF, order some more electricity following yesterday's SNAFU.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 February 2016, 19:01:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 February 2016, 18:54:36
Not related to car, but related to OOF, order some more electricity following yesterday's SNAFU.
Don't turn them upside down otherwise all the electrons will fall out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2016, 19:12:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 February 2016, 19:01:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 February 2016, 18:54:36
Not related to car, but related to OOF, order some more electricity following yesterday's SNAFU.
Don't turn them upside down otherwise all the electrons will fall out.
All the little buggers have clearly run away from the old electricity.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 February 2016, 20:06:21
Surely there must be some kind of EU directive[if not there probably soon will be]about the use or safe disposal of overage electricity ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2016, 20:08:03
Quote from: BazaJT on 17 February 2016, 20:06:21
Surely there must be some kind of EU directive[if not there probably soon will be]about the use or safe disposal of overage electricity ;D ;D
There won't be any EU directives come the revolution, comrade.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 February 2016, 20:15:24
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2016, 20:08:03
Quote from: BazaJT on 17 February 2016, 20:06:21
Surely there must be some kind of EU directive[if not there probably soon will be]about the use or safe disposal of overage electricity ;D ;D
There won't be any EU directives come the revolution, comrade.  :)
Or Electric
Or Gas

LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 February 2016, 20:50:31
Yesterday I pressed the drivers leccy window button in the battlebus and regretted it  :(

There was a the sound of something breaking so immediately took my finger off the switch but the poxy VW window controller kept going and dragged the front of the window down into the door.

I was on my way home having just taken my 18 month old daughter to see my 1 day old daughter for the first time in hospital. 20 miles home on a cold dark night with the drivers window half open wasn't nice but fortunately Twiglet seemed to find it amusing.

Glass is now wedged in the closed position with some bits of wood until I can do a proper repair.

Today I had the pleasure of operating the parking barriers at the hospital without being able to open the window..........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 February 2016, 21:42:26
Quote from: Andy H on 17 February 2016, 20:50:31
Yesterday I pressed the drivers leccy window button in the battlebus and regretted it  :(

There was a the sound of something breaking so immediately took my finger off the switch but the poxy VW window controller kept going and dragged the front of the window down into the door.

I was on my way home having just taken my 18 month old daughter to see my 1 day old daughter for the first time in hospital. 20 miles home on a cold dark night with the drivers window half open wasn't nice but fortunately Twiglet seemed to find it amusing.

Glass is now wedged in the closed position with some bits of wood until I can do a proper repair.

Today I had the pleasure of operating the parking barriers at the hospital without being able to open the window..........


Window regulator cable has broken.
Common problem, I have done lots of roadside 'repairs' to them by wedging the dropglass back in place with folded paper.


You can buy the bits to fix it, but a complete new, ready to fit regulator isn't much more and requires far less anglo-saxon  to fit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 February 2016, 22:25:19
Quote from: Nick W on 17 February 2016, 21:42:26
Quote from: Andy H on 17 February 2016, 20:50:31
Yesterday I pressed the drivers leccy window button in the battlebus and regretted it  :(

There was a the sound of something breaking so immediately took my finger off the switch but the poxy VW window controller kept going and dragged the front of the window down into the door.

I was on my way home having just taken my 18 month old daughter to see my 1 day old daughter for the first time in hospital. 20 miles home on a cold dark night with the drivers window half open wasn't nice but fortunately Twiglet seemed to find it amusing.

Glass is now wedged in the closed position with some bits of wood until I can do a proper repair.

Today I had the pleasure of operating the parking barriers at the hospital without being able to open the window..........


Window regulator cable has broken.
Common problem, I have done lots of roadside 'repairs' to them by wedging the dropglass back in place with folded paper.


You can buy the bits to fix it, but a complete new, ready to fit regulator isn't much more and requires far less anglo-saxon  to fit.
Thanks for that.
I had the door card off last night and (using a torch and mirror) was able to see that a cable had detached from the piece of plastic the lifts the rear of the glass. I could also see that there were lots of plastic components so if one has gone brittle through age (the car is 14 years old) then they are probably all ready to fail  :-\
The initial cause may have been sticky window runners. I suppose I'll need to spend some time with a nailbrush and soapy water getting the crap out of the felt in the window runners.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 February 2016, 23:38:44
Modified the scuttle foam. Permanently. Vaguely assisted Nick with the cambelt change and cleaned the breather bridge and throttle body before changing the plugs...

135, all perfect... 246, all flooded to the brim. Just in time... No misfire codes and contact springs bone dry within the boots, so simply dried the wells out before swapping the plugs out. Plugs were all Gm, but potentially 14 years old :-\ new quads fitted and all finished off with fresh coolant.

Thanks again to Nick for his efforts :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2016, 17:36:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 February 2016, 18:54:36
Not related to car, but related to OOF, order some more electricity following yesterday's SNAFU.
Said electricity fitted, should be enough to tide us over next time the ol' bag uses the iron.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2016, 17:38:18
Completely ignored the brake fluid warning light for the 2nd day running.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 February 2016, 18:08:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 February 2016, 17:38:18
Completely ignored the brake fluid warning light for the 2nd day running.
<Pedant mode on>You posted it on here so you haven't completely ignored it............ <Pedant Off>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2016, 18:09:54
Quote from: Andy H on 18 February 2016, 18:08:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 February 2016, 17:38:18
Completely ignored the brake fluid warning light for the 2nd day running.
<Pedant mode on>You posted it on here so you haven't completely ignored it............ <Pedant Off>
True. The light was annoying, so caught me eye more than once. Then I ignored it ;D. Job for the weekend, due to CBA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 February 2016, 02:52:51
Broke it :'( Namely the black one and specifically had a nsf blowout following running over some debris a few miles previously.

This wouldn't have been a big deal, but being the front, a 15" spare will barely clear the disc, let alone the caliper :-X so had to change two wheels at the side of the A3...

Which was nice. Not. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 February 2016, 14:52:10
Removed more parts from the 2.6, it's looking rather sad now.  :'(

Changed alternator and battery on the project / daily run around  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 February 2016, 15:06:29
How not to change a tyre...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0456_zpss4fiuhwh.jpg) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 February 2016, 15:18:43
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 February 2016, 15:06:29
How not to change a tyre...

Been there myself, I particularly liked the bit where I grabbed the wheel to remove it and lots of tiny wires stuck in my fingers.  ::) ;D  Mine was a rear tyre so quite un-dramatic really.  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Spally on 19 February 2016, 15:20:00
Today on my 2.2 I've changed the rocker cover gasket and removed the exhaust front downpipe and manifold. The manifold is cracked and now every stud at the downpipe end has snapped so it ain't going back on now. Fortunately none of the head end studs have snapped. All I have to do is find the correct manifold and hope the downpipe is the correct one because the manifold isn't. 😠
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 February 2016, 17:49:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 February 2016, 15:18:43
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 February 2016, 15:06:29
How not to change a tyre...

Been there myself, I particularly liked the bit where I grabbed the wheel to remove it and lots of tiny wires stuck in my fingers.  ::) ;D  Mine was a rear tyre so quite un-dramatic really.  :y
Nsf, from lane two with a Range Rover next door... Was trying to slow down/move over as I felt it start to break up... But the idiott kept slowing with me... >:( in the end a good blast of the horn and the car flying left as the tyre let go finally sunk in and he put his foot down ;D

Not sure I would want to be in one of those with a low flying Omega in the side of it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2016, 09:53:39
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 February 2016, 02:52:51
This wouldn't have been a big deal, but being the front, a 15" spare will barely clear the disc, let alone the caliper :-X so had to change two wheels at the side of the A3...
So what have you learnt from this*



* Using the management bullshit I have to use on a daily basis and pretend I believe in and agree with, just because I'm on school report for suggesting otherwise.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 February 2016, 09:59:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2016, 09:53:39
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 February 2016, 02:52:51
This wouldn't have been a big deal, but being the front, a 15" spare will barely clear the disc, let alone the caliper :-X so had to change two wheels at the side of the A3...
So what have you learnt from this*



* Using the management bullshit I have to use on a daily basis and pretend I believe in and agree with, just because I'm on school report for suggesting otherwise.

Love a bit of winkword bingo! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 February 2016, 11:06:39
Had the nice Europeans at Tesco wash and polish my 3.2 for a tenner without damaging the side trim as in the car wash. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 February 2016, 13:27:22
First 2 alloys finished in anthracite ready for the new rubber on monday  :) They turned out really nice , just got to re stick the centre emblems on the centre caps ... mite use some epoxy resin  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2016, 16:46:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2016, 09:53:39
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 19 February 2016, 02:52:51
This wouldn't have been a big deal, but being the front, a 15" spare will barely clear the disc, let alone the caliper :-X so had to change two wheels at the side of the A3...
So what have you learnt from this*



* Using the management bullshit I have to use on a daily basis and pretend I believe in and agree with, just because I'm on school report for suggesting otherwise.
I really need an 18" spare...
No wait, that's not it...
I know, leave home four hours earlier...

Yep, that's it, the second one :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 February 2016, 16:51:12
Serviced the white one having embarrassingly realised that it was last done 14K miles/two years ago... Also had to change the front pads as they were starting to grind... At least I thought they were, but all evenly worn to about 6mm :-\ discs look ok too... Also swapped the coolant bottle for a working one, and gave it a good clean in and out ready for a viewing tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 20 February 2016, 16:53:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 February 2016, 11:06:39
Had the nice Europeans at Tesco wash and polish my 3.2 for a tenner without damaging the side trim as in the car wash. :y

If this was Tesco's extra in Swindon.....you wanna try the European car wash at the Texaco garage at the Magic....£10 gets it washed and dried, inside cleaned as well and a dangly thing for the rear view mirror  :y And they do a good job  :) Ive tried most of them in Swindon an even tho being a cab can get it cleaned 1/2 price at another place.....always tend to go back to the Texaco garage  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 20 February 2016, 18:35:10
Quote from: TD on 20 February 2016, 16:53:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 February 2016, 11:06:39
Had the nice Europeans at Tesco wash and polish my 3.2 for a tenner without damaging the side trim as in the car wash. :y

If this was Tesco's extra in Swindon.....you wanna try the European car wash at the Texaco garage at the Magic....£10 gets it washed and dried, inside cleaned as well and a dangly thing for the rear view mirror  :y And they do a good job  :) Ive tried most of them in Swindon an even tho being a cab can get it cleaned 1/2 price at another place.....always tend to go back to the Texaco garage  :y

Not washed the Elite since before Christmas before we went to Scotland, That's another job and the MoT is Due in March, not even done a service on it since last MoT, must pull my finger out over the next two weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2016, 18:37:09
Drove it 2 or 3 miles to a friends house (as his garage is better/warmer than mine) to change the cam cover gaskets. Drove home several hours later having done nothing to it. A combo of distractions and CBA  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RobG on 20 February 2016, 21:00:32
Sold it, so now Omegaless. Won`t be going far though :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 February 2016, 22:19:14
Quote from: TD on 20 February 2016, 16:53:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 February 2016, 11:06:39
Had the nice Europeans at Tesco wash and polish my 3.2 for a tenner without damaging the side trim as in the car wash. :y

If this was Tesco's extra in Swindon.....you wanna try the European car wash at the Texaco garage at the Magic....£10 gets it washed and dried, inside cleaned as well and a dangly thing for the rear view mirror  :y And they do a good job  :) Ive tried most of them in Swindon an even tho being a cab can get it cleaned 1/2 price at another place.....always tend to go back to the Texaco garage  :y

Useful, how much extra not to have the dangly thing? ::) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 21 February 2016, 06:36:56
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 February 2016, 22:19:14
Quote from: TD on 20 February 2016, 16:53:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 February 2016, 11:06:39
Had the nice Europeans at Tesco wash and polish my 3.2 for a tenner without damaging the side trim as in the car wash. :y

If this was Tesco's extra in Swindon.....you wanna try the European car wash at the Texaco garage at the Magic....£10 gets it washed and dried, inside cleaned as well and a dangly thing for the rear view mirror  :y And they do a good job  :) Ive tried most of them in Swindon an even tho being a cab can get it cleaned 1/2 price at another place.....always tend to go back to the Texaco garage  :y

Useful, how much extra not to have the dangly thing? ::) :y

Just remembered it now an Esso gararge!   And go for a green air freshener!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 22 February 2016, 07:39:01
Washed the Monza and put it back to bed in its car cover until late next month

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 22 February 2016, 07:47:39
3.0 litre by any chance??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: gbh on 22 February 2016, 10:04:29
Well went from Gloucester to Liverpool with trailer with the intention of buying an MV6 as it turned out from a member or ex member. I was feeling pretty rough but went anyway but what a huge disappointment probably the roughest omega around which was in stark contrast to the photos.I new it had no MOT but had only done 79000 and with lpg fitted plus the photos it seemed worth a punt at £450.So if anyone should get tempted here are the good and bad bits Good well the lpg works and the wheels and interior leather were ok , Bad well everything else bodywork small dents and surface rust just everywhere,moss and mould everywhere too. I won't give full registration but it starts Y,,,KAX. The perils of trying to buy a car still the good news,new tow bar worked a treat
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 February 2016, 12:28:53
Quick trip down to the smoke & back in the Merc & I mean quick ! Not bad though 253 miles & 50 litres so 23 MPG.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2016, 19:00:58
Cock. CID reads 0 mile range. Oops!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 February 2016, 19:37:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2016, 19:00:58
Cock. CID reads 0 mile range. Oops!

Just the LPG tank to go, then? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2016, 07:13:22
Yup, bit concerned that it might not start with the low temps today, but there was enough petrol to start it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 February 2016, 07:55:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2016, 07:13:22
Yup, bit concerned that it might not start with the low temps today, but there was enough petrol to start it

Depends how long the CID has read zero... We both know it talks a load of 'dangle berries' when you've been running on LPG ::)

I actually filled the petrol tank up a couple of weeks back... Long journeys late at night so didn't want to rely on LPG availability ::) Plus I got fed up with seeing the petrol light flashing!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2016, 08:23:02
Yesterday -changed the oil / oil filter / air filter and cleaned the breathers. Also found the reason for a small amount of coolant loss over several months. Top rad hose clamp wasn't pushed onto the hose far enough and was allowing a slight weep.
This has reduced the number of items on the Omega to do list down to below three figures - just.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 25 February 2016, 09:59:15
Last night i took TMF bloke to pick up his new Diesel Land Rover , followed him back with the air recirculation switched on for 30 odd miles...  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2016, 17:28:59
It won. I put some petrol in the bloody thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 February 2016, 17:30:09
Quote from: EMD on 25 February 2016, 09:59:15
Last night i took TMF bloke to pick up his new Diesel Land Rover , followed him back with the air recirculation switched on for 30 odd miles...  ::) ;D
Wot? No mask?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 26 February 2016, 14:04:19
Give it a wash and hoover.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 February 2016, 15:06:29
Unsold it >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 February 2016, 18:56:28
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 February 2016, 15:06:29
Unsold it >:(

Oh dear :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 February 2016, 19:24:51
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 February 2016, 15:06:29
Unsold it >:(

Is that a polite term for a time-waster, or a carpark leprechaun, so no sale.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 February 2016, 19:35:33
Gave one of them a long overdue wash and general clean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 February 2016, 19:36:08
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 February 2016, 19:24:51
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 February 2016, 15:06:29
Unsold it >:(

Is that a polite term for a time-waster, or a carpark leprechaun, so no sale.
Seemed genuine enough :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: vauxsull on 26 February 2016, 21:09:25
Replaced thermostat and drain tube.. the b*****d bolt lived up to its name... took me longer to get that in than the rest of the job together... lefs aching arms aching and back in pieces...  time for wine now i need it..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 February 2016, 16:24:06
My annual oil change was due, and I'd found 5l of oil in the shed that I had forgotten about. Couple that with the filter I was given a while ago, and that's the next 12months/10k miles sorted for free. Having done the crank oil-seal back in the summer, the level hasn't changed since, and after 8,500miles the oil is still just avbout clear.


Topped up the gearbox fluid; it turns out that if you rest each wheel onto a scrap Morris 1300 wheel it's high enough! I must buy another pair of axle stands.


Checked the coolant, it's good to -30 so I left it alone.


Added about 1l of screenwash. I can't remember the last time I did this; it lasts for ages! I checked the resulting mixture out whilst I had the refractometer handy; -12 should be good enough.


Checked the tyre pressures ready for next week's French trip.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 February 2016, 19:35:30
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

Any particular reason? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 20:24:58
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 February 2016, 19:35:30
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

Any particular reason? :y

Yeah, I'm going to sell them  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 28 February 2016, 10:41:05
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m542/jmwno5/Mobile%20Uploads/20160227_102314.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/jmwno5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160227_102314.jpg.html)
 i cleaned mine lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 February 2016, 11:23:29
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 20:24:58
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 February 2016, 19:35:30
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

Any particular reason? :y

Yeah, I'm going to sell them  ;)

Bet diff goes round-n-round. Worth £200+
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 11:39:00
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

I came across mine the other day, still unopened from when I picked them up from TB's house.  ::)

Not sure if I'll ever get around to fitting them, for no other reason apart from I'm just not sure if I'll like them or not.  :-\  Might give them a trial in the summer ...... says he again for about the fourth year running.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 February 2016, 17:36:52
Earlier in the week Serek and his team fitted a replacement Diff in the project.  :y

Today I replaced the front discs (trade club), pads (GM OEM - Jurid), sensor and painted up the calipers and bracket. Bled through fresh fluid and found that there are two broken springs on the back (KYB standard ride height) and the back discs and pads could probably do with being renewed as well....  ::) I have the OEM pads so just need to source some discs.


 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 28 February 2016, 19:08:01
Repaired the electric drivers window in the battlebus. Fixed some broken wires in the tailgate to get the bidet (rear wash wipe) working.

Replaced a missing fuse and got ignition on the auxiliary heater, followed by a lockout because the electric pump doesn't work. Ordered a new pump...

Did an oil and filter change. Just need an MOT now....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 20:28:49
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 11:39:00
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

I came across mine the other day, still unopened from when I picked them up from TB's house.  ::)

Not sure if I'll ever get around to fitting them, for no other reason apart from I'm just not sure if I'll like them or not.  :-\  Might give them a trial in the summer ...... says he again for about the fourth year running.  ::) ;D

The car is a lot better for them, not harsh at all, just more composed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 21:07:27
Quote from: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 20:28:49
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 11:39:00
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

I came across mine the other day, still unopened from when I picked them up from TB's house.  ::)

Not sure if I'll ever get around to fitting them, for no other reason apart from I'm just not sure if I'll like them or not.  :-\  Might give them a trial in the summer ...... says he again for about the fourth year running.  ::) ;D

The car is a lot better for them, not harsh at all, just more composed  :y

Cheers for that Gav, nice to know. :y You've inspired me to fit them ........ one day.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:10:04
Droved it 140 mile and no EML came on , must be drivn it proper now  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 February 2016, 21:12:44
Quote from: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:10:04
Droved it 140 mile and no EML came on , must be blown bulb  ::) ;D
::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:17:23
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 February 2016, 21:12:44
Quote from: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:10:04
Droved it 140 mile and no EML came on , must be blown bulb  ::) ;D
::)

New tyres scrubbed in a treat , not that the passenger appreciated that  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 21:45:45
Quote from: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:10:04
Droved it 140 mile and no EML came on , must be driving it proper now  ::) ;D

  ;D :y

That's the spirit.  :y To avoid the light give it plenty with the right.  ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:53:10
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 21:45:45
Quote from: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:10:04
Droved it 140 mile and no EML came on , must be driving it proper now  ::) ;D

  ;D :y

That's the spirit.  :y To avoid the light give it plenty with the right.  ;) :y

I dont think it did it any good having the car off the road a few months , first long run since  :y Its certainly not short of power  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 21:58:03
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 21:07:27
Quote from: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 20:28:49
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 11:39:00
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

I came across mine the other day, still unopened from when I picked them up from TB's house.  ::)

Not sure if I'll ever get around to fitting them, for no other reason apart from I'm just not sure if I'll like them or not.  :-\  Might give them a trial in the summer ...... says he again for about the fourth year running.  ::) ;D

The car is a lot better for them, not harsh at all, just more composed  :y

Cheers for that Gav, nice to know. :y You've inspired me to fit them ........ one day.  :y

Get them done asap ya lazy git  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 22:02:22
Quote from: EMD on 28 February 2016, 21:10:04
Droved it 140 mile and no EML came on , must be drivn it proper now  ::) ;D

I did around 440 mile in it today, it did miss a couple of beats, no EML though and got home safe and sound  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 22:16:52
Quote from: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 21:58:03
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 21:07:27
Quote from: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 20:28:49
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2016, 11:39:00
Quote from: Mr Gav on 27 February 2016, 19:05:34
Removed the LSD and poly donut bushes and got the tracking done, all ready for a trip to Glouster tomorrow  :)

I came across mine the other day, still unopened from when I picked them up from TB's house.  ::)

Not sure if I'll ever get around to fitting them, for no other reason apart from I'm just not sure if I'll like them or not.  :-\  Might give them a trial in the summer ...... says he again for about the fourth year running.  ::) ;D

The car is a lot better for them, not harsh at all, just more composed  :y

Cheers for that Gav, nice to know. :y You've inspired me to fit them ........ one day.  :y

Get them done asap ya lazy git  ;D

 ;D :y

A job for the warmer weather.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 29 February 2016, 10:15:00
Got mine prepped for its annual test on Wednesday.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 29 February 2016, 10:41:42
Got a quote for a stainless steel exhaust system for the Merc, better start saving 😀 😀 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2016, 12:14:27
Sunday (and many days before that, to be fair), I did this. Does it count as a car yet?

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/2016-02-28%2017.46.56_zpsgl1xfl42.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/2016-02-28%2017.46.56_zpsgl1xfl42.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 February 2016, 12:48:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 February 2016, 12:14:27
Sunday (and many days before that, to be fair), I did this. Does it count as a car yet?

No, but it's more like a car than it used to be... Only another few years and it might have an engine and rear axle :-X :P ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2016, 13:50:08
 ;D ;D

Even once started progress was a bit slow due to everything being a bit of a pain in the arris, oh and waiting on the odd part, and taking things to be powder coated..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 February 2016, 13:52:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 February 2016, 13:50:08
;D ;D

Even once started progress was a bit slow due to everything being a bit of a pain in the arris, oh and waiting on the odd part, and taking things to be powder coated..

Excuses, excuses.... :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 February 2016, 15:17:09
I think technically a car should be capable of having wheels fitted... but as LD says, it's definitely progress :y So as the wheels are probably in the same building, I think we can let that technicality slide ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 29 February 2016, 17:50:10
Took mine for mot and it passed with only 4 advisories  :y

Any one like to guess what they were???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 February 2016, 17:57:34
Quote from: plym ian on 29 February 2016, 17:50:10
Took mine for mot and it passed with only 4 advisories  :y

Any one like to guess what they were???


Low handbrake efficiency, sill covers fitted(x2) and cloudy headlights.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 February 2016, 18:11:23
Changed both front lock motors on the black one. Now locks and unlocks as it should 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 February 2016, 19:29:41
Started to swap the wood trim for MV6 trim on the project tonight (have them from the old 2.6 - MV6 silver trims on Elite Leather door cards), Just got the N/S to do as it's too dark to do them now but done the offside and centre console trims.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 29 February 2016, 19:42:50
Quote from: Nick W on 29 February 2016, 17:57:34
Quote from: plym ian on 29 February 2016, 17:50:10
Took mine for mot and it passed with only 4 advisories  :y

Any one like to guess what they were???


Low handbrake efficiency, sill covers fitted(x2) and cloudy headlights.
Rust on sills x2, rusty brake pipes and cloudy headlights
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 29 February 2016, 23:05:12
Noticed the annual green furry stuff growing on the sunroof surround  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 March 2016, 08:33:29
Got in it at 07:10

Drove on the ferry at Dover at 8:20, which included a stop for fuel and a security check.

Next 12 days in France
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 01 March 2016, 09:26:48
Very nice for some !! 8)

Where abouts are you heading ? Drive safely,need a chat when you get back to Blighty  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 02 March 2016, 08:20:56
Taking mine for a wash and hoover to the Iranians later, then taking it to its MoT..... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 02 March 2016, 14:12:30
Well it only went and ruddy passed :y

Only a couple of advisories for underbody corrosion, but I was expecting that....

Happy 12months motoring to be had....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 March 2016, 19:19:49
Not on any car but refurbished the failed alternator off the project so now have a spare.  :y

Fitted the last Modified Elite / MV6 door card after repairing the top strip with a dose of chemical metal last night   :)

Ordered some 10mm pads for the rear to lift it slightly for the gas tank.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 03 March 2016, 16:19:40
Avoided the front end being reversed into by some dithering old git  >:( If i hadn't of sounded the horn 3 times he would of carried on reversing  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 March 2016, 18:04:04
Took my old Merc (27 years old / 222000) miles for its MOT today.
Had to replace two bulbs.  :)
I paid £350 for it two years ago and get infinite mpg. Best car Ive ever owned in certain respects.
None of those respects are in any way related to speed though. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 04 March 2016, 13:11:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 03 March 2016, 18:04:04
Took my old Merc (27 years old / 222000) miles for its MOT today.
Had to replace two bulbs.  :)
I paid £350 for it two years ago and get infinite mpg. Best car Ive ever owned in certain respects.
None of those respects are in any way related to speed though. :D






Mercs do take some beating, I had a lovely 1993 190e a few years back. Really feel like you're driving something special..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 04 March 2016, 13:12:28
Absolutely nothing!!!  >:( >:( >:( Bloody snowed in, can't even open garage door  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 04 March 2016, 15:52:25
Have a working reversing sensor beep beep beeper thingie now , loose wire sorted  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 04 March 2016, 16:52:11
Quote from: Jasonm on 04 March 2016, 13:12:28
Absolutely nothing!!!  >:( >:( >:( Bloody snowed in, can't even open garage door  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Oh, the irony...
 ;D.;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 March 2016, 17:34:23
Been working on the Disco again today,
Transfer box back in and topped up
Handbrake back on
Engine service with both filters and 7.2 ltrs of 5W30

Exhaust and prop shafts tomorrow weather permitting, and then see if it all works. :-\ also need to change oil in both diffs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 04 March 2016, 18:13:07
Drove to the golf course in the TD, bragged that I'd had it 16 years, played golf in the sunshine. Won the money. Drove home. Happy days. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 05 March 2016, 15:09:41
Replaced head light on swmbo scenic 2(pitfa that was)
Fitted snorel to truck and all connected
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/c619d869181a805e0e9b7d88cd2c4f9f_zpsnsrrgzmk.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 March 2016, 17:50:07
Nothing car related, but took bike to work for first time this year on Thursday and Friday. First time using Muffs and summer gloves instead of winter gloves. Muffs far, far better for winter riding.

Popped into Central London after work on Friday, work to Trafalgar square in 35 mins. Parked up in Q-Park underground carpark, free for motorbikes  :y

Rode home very late night, wondered how cold it was, temp said -1c  :o

Hands nice and warm and did not even have the handle bar heaters on, looking forward to using the bike more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 05 March 2016, 18:39:19
sold the Omega
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 March 2016, 19:00:10
Washed the black one as it was hanging :-[ then washed the silver one in anticipation of it going tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 March 2016, 10:09:37
Tried to get the back bumper off the BMW to replace the broken reversing sensor.. well, mostly succeeded.  Last time I tried I found that some genius had bodged the nearside rear mud flap on with a giant screw and square nut inside the bumper which, naturally, have now become one lump of rust that needs drilling off so..

Took it off the off side only but still had to take a wheel off to get to the fixings. Flexed the bumper out and replaced the Rear Middle Right sensor (Hinten mittel rechts). Which side would you guess at? Me I thought "from the drivers' perspective" but no, apparently it's as you look at the front of the car so it's the sensor on the left. The one that was harder to get to due to the aforementioned bloody mud flap..  >:(

Put it all back together and got the last screw stuck in one of those plastic nuts half in and half out, grrr. Sorted that.

Put the plate back on and went to move it and congratulate myself on a job well done and ... bong "Rear number plate light failure". RAAAAAGE  >:(

Fixed that. Parked it up outside the garage again, job done. Until the next thing..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 March 2016, 12:39:48
Polished the bonnet , roof & boot lid of the Merc lovely crisp morning to do it, looks absolutely superb wiil do the rest another day, lunch & then 40 lengths in the pool tough this semi retirement lark !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 March 2016, 12:42:57
Quote from: Tilbo on 07 March 2016, 12:39:48
Polished the bonnet , roof & boot lid of the Merc lovely crisp morning to do it, looks absolutely superb wiil do the rest another day, lunch & then 40 lengths in the pool tough this semi retirement lark !!

I assume, like Opti, you have your own Lincolnshire estate with your own pool, too?  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 07 March 2016, 21:57:56
Fitted the all terrains to the disco this evening.
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/94105367596470027f470a5407ca80e6_zpsgeqj8i4e.jpg)
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww7/martinthrapston/afadbfe048eee8ada2179ddb94163320_zpsclgfs0zv.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 March 2016, 22:06:57
Quote from: amba on 01 March 2016, 09:26:48
Very nice for some !! 8)

Where abouts are you heading ? Drive safely,need a chat when you get back to Blighty  :y


We were at my parent's house near Cognac(yes, we visited the distiller, had a taste of the 76%second distillation straight out of the still :o before buying some drinkable stuff) until this morning.


I'm now at my aunt's near the Spanish border drinking beer and eating cheese.


Andrew, we return next Sunday; I'll drop by.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 March 2016, 05:35:55
Broken it  ::) white one has been abandoned for a week and all the electrickery seems to have escaped...

Normally not an issue, but management types have recently decided to remove both the carpark wombles and their booster packs >:( So I either wait until the free AA service starts at 7 or try my banking breakdown service.

Turns out that they will be here in 10, so as first impressions go, not bad...

Just need the car to fire off a booster pack... What are the chances of that lol  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 March 2016, 07:25:16
Well... Did it?

I have RAC cover with my breakdown and it's ok... Not the best company for where I am but hey ho...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 08 March 2016, 08:26:08
Hoovered it out last night , it was needing it  ::) Amazing how many stone chippings find there way under the car mats . Cleaned all the muddy paw prints off it from next doors bleedin cat again  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 March 2016, 15:16:40
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 March 2016, 07:25:16
Well... Did it?

I have RAC cover with my breakdown and it's ok... Not the best company for where I am but hey ho...
Of course ;D

Not sure who the underwriter is, but Westbourne Motors turned up exactly when they said they would :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 08 March 2016, 17:08:49
Changed glow plugs on the disco,took 10 mins  :(
All off them were not tightened down,barely hand tight,seems like the cable was only thing stopping them spinning out of the head.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2016, 18:59:53
Found the Battlebus, started it (just), dragged it home, and filled up the electricity bottle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 March 2016, 19:13:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 March 2016, 18:59:53
Found the Battlebus, started it (just), dragged it home, and filled up the electricity bottle.
Never knew they did a Zaffy Hybrid. Next it'll have a Mr Fusion fitted!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 11 March 2016, 14:15:33
Dont you just hate it when stripping a wire near the sunroof you slip and gouge a mark into the headlining   :-[  Then try and rub it out making the mark worse with dirty fingers  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 March 2016, 14:25:32
Drove it to a fancy hotel and test drove the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode. Then drove home in a very sedate-feeling BMW.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 March 2016, 16:22:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 March 2016, 14:25:32
Drove it to a fancy hotel and test drove the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode. Then drove home in a very sedate-feeling BMW.
Nice aren't they...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 March 2016, 20:01:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 March 2016, 14:25:32
Drove it to a fancy hotel and test drove the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode. Then drove home in a very sedate-feeling BMW.

Very expensive milk-float, paid for by the owner making millions by avoiding tax in various country's, then investing in, large scale battery production, that decimates, natural resources, then there's the green house gases produced, by the generation of the electricity to charge them up.
 and my ol V6 runs on petrol, an organic product produced by old rotting,dinosaurs and composted trees. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 March 2016, 20:09:08
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 March 2016, 20:01:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 March 2016, 14:25:32
Drove it to a fancy hotel and test drove the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode. Then drove home in a very sedate-feeling BMW.

Very expensive milk-float, paid for by the owner making millions by avoiding tax in various country's, then investing in, large scale battery production, that decimates, natural resources, then there's the green house gases produced, by the generation of the electricity to charge them up.
 and my ol V6 runs on petrol, an organic product produced by old rotting,dinosaurs and composted trees. :y
You do, love, your commas, don't you?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 March 2016, 20:29:35
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 March 2016, 20:01:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 March 2016, 14:25:32
Drove it to a fancy hotel and test drove the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode. Then drove home in a very sedate-feeling BMW.

Very expensive milk-float, paid for by the owner making millions by avoiding tax in various country's, then investing in, large scale battery production, that decimates, natural resources, then there's the green house gases produced, by the generation of the electricity to charge them up.
 and my ol V6 runs on petrol, an organic product produced by old rotting,dinosaurs and composted trees. :y
Most of the Tesla charging points are solar powered, but don't let that get in the way of a good rant ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 March 2016, 20:52:53
Prepped two new wishbones ready to fit tomorrow along with new drop links and track rods...

Will be followed by four new tyres and set up.

New wishbones are Febi ones... not continuously welded as pics implied, but as below...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0461_zpsdyvky3fx.jpg)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0460_zpseet3lwnt.jpg)

Whether they would be more or less suitable for polybushing, I wouldn't like to say, but fitted bushes seem of reasonable quality... so have left in place.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 11 March 2016, 22:37:07
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 11 March 2016, 20:29:35
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 March 2016, 20:01:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 March 2016, 14:25:32
Drove it to a fancy hotel and test drove the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode. Then drove home in a very sedate-feeling BMW.

Very expensive milk-float, paid for by the owner making millions by avoiding tax in various country's, then investing in, large scale battery production, that decimates, natural resources, then there's the green house gases produced, by the generation of the electricity to charge them up.
 and my ol V6 runs on petrol, an organic product produced by old rotting,dinosaurs and composted trees. :y
Most of the Tesla charging points are solar powered, but don't let that get in the way of a good rant ;D
The sun, ain't that nuclear or somefing? and it ain't green as I recall its bright yellow and the last Tesla I saw was not green but white ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 March 2016, 08:14:27
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 March 2016, 20:01:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 March 2016, 14:25:32
Drove it to a fancy hotel and test drove the Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode. Then drove home in a very sedate-feeling BMW.

Very expensive milk-float, paid for by the owner making millions by avoiding tax in various country's, then investing in, large scale battery production, that decimates, natural resources, then there's the green house gases produced, by the generation of the electricity to charge them up.
 and my ol V6 runs on petrol, an organic product produced by old rotting,dinosaurs and composted trees. :y

I'm sorry, all I heard was "Very.." as I did 0-60 in 2.8 seconds.. :P ;D ;)
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 March 2016, 19:54:07
Fitted new wishbones, track rods and drop links. Then took it to be set up and have four tyres fitted.

Apparently HiFly are Blackcircles budget tyre of the week ::) Then paid £59 for them to remove ten minutes of toe on one side >:( on which basis, I simply cannot recommend Broadbridge Heath Garage for wheel alignment  :-X

Washed it, took some pics and popped it up for sale ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 12 March 2016, 20:51:59
Took the Merc out for a good run, eldest grandson came with me & was very impressed loves the sound of the V8.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2016, 09:52:54
Left it in bits. S'pose I should get out there today....
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Post by: BazaJT on 13 March 2016, 10:12:00
Took battery off it and put it on charge.Checked dipstick for any sign of water[to be on safeish side]none found.Ordered new timing belt kit an FAI item.Also ordered new oil cooler kit.Just need to find pricefor someone to fit them now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 March 2016, 11:05:00
Broke the 3.2's CD changer.  :(

Cartridge won't eject  :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2016, 11:17:30
Proper jammed, or just stuck coming out of the aperture?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 March 2016, 12:08:48
Proper jammed. Clicking, but sod all movement.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 March 2016, 14:06:34
Quote from: Tilbo on 12 March 2016, 20:51:59
Took the Merc out for a good run, eldest grandson came with me & was very impressed loves the sound of the V8.

Your going to get fed up with that V8 growl  ::) "not"  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 13 March 2016, 17:20:33
Checked it over for MoT, fitted outer track rod to N/S and could not get outer track rod end off on the O/S so now have to order inner and outer for both sides in the morning, bugger. Still have to have it set up once they are fitted and get the MoT done by next Monday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2016, 17:21:48
Stripped it down to get to handbrake switch again, due to a moment of doubt. No nearer to resolving, as the bloody thing has fixed itself again :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 March 2016, 18:46:57
Spent the afternoon polishing the black one...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0486_zpstxmaioik.jpg)

Shiny, shiny, shiny...

Need to order my usual interior cleaner, then the inside will get the same treatment  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 13 March 2016, 19:35:27
Hand cleaned the old girl and jet washes the arches to within an inch of destruction. God there was some crud under there. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2016, 20:39:44
Left Samadet in SW France at 08:30. 650miles later we arrived at Calais at 17:50. Drove on the boat 25minutes after that.
Now in the pub 3miles from home wiith some dinner.

I've just done a fifth of my annual mileage in 12 days :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 March 2016, 20:44:51
Well earned pint then :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 13 March 2016, 20:57:37
Paid a visit to young Daz and got the following done:- (I mainly sat on my arse watching  :D)

Lemforder wishbones
Poly front bushes
Meyle HD droplinks
MV6 LSC springs (from the old 2.6 - low mileage)
B4 shocks
Pedders rear bushes (used - bought from Mr Gav  :y)

Rear Lemforder adjusters in the boot along with an idler arm just in case, ready to be dropped off at WIM tomorrow  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2016, 21:37:19
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 March 2016, 20:44:51
Well earned pint then :y

And a pie. most important!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 13 March 2016, 21:59:28
Treated my car to spark plugs, air filter and fuel filter.... then thought about giving it a wash.... but decided against it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 14 March 2016, 18:18:40
Got home to find someone has decided my car would look so much better without its wheelcentres and saved me a load of bother by nicking them >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 14 March 2016, 19:17:35
had a few starting problems with the tourer and idled too high when it did so fitted a spare crank sensor I had and whilst I was down there did an oil and filter change.
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 March 2016, 19:41:39
Quote from: EMD on 13 March 2016, 14:06:34
Quote from: Tilbo on 12 March 2016, 20:51:59
Took the Merc out for a good run, eldest grandson came with me & was very impressed loves the sound of the V8.

Your going to get fed up with that V8 growl  ::) "not"  :y
.   




I am an addict now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 14 March 2016, 20:45:46
Over the weekend stripped each caliper . new seals and dust cover on rears ,adjusted handbrake .Fronts cleaned derusted, slides lub'd ,new bleed screws . All pads de glazed then a full system bleed. New pad sensors fitted front,stripped flaky underseal from both front jacking point to chassis spars and then applied three coats of gravitex stonechip . Waxoyl'd nooks and crannies at rear .
NCT ( MOT ) booked for 31-3.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 March 2016, 18:50:54
Taken the dash out of the MV6 yet again.

Also run out of electricity on the Battlebus trying to get the bastard going, despite filling it up with fresh electricity on Sunday.  Had to jump the bloody thing.  Possibly because it was parked on a slight incline for several days. Its back being filled with electricity again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 March 2016, 19:02:36
Got run up a roundabout at 18:10 by some tosser in a HSS Hire flatbed who decided to turn right from the left hand lane >:( I don't normally bother with the "How's my driving" things but will be calling tomorrow morning.

Had he even acknowledged his error I wouldn't mind but :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 March 2016, 19:06:53
Got the project WIM'd yesterday and had a little test drive down Chicken Shit Canyon and again today as I had to go to Brighton.... Saw KL03 this morning  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 March 2016, 19:22:14
Quote from: Entwood on 28 July 2015, 14:34:32
Restored her to her former glory ... repaired bumper back on ..

Before (thanks to Joff for the loan !)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/85356592/IMG_0647.jpg)


After ....  (much nicer :) )

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/85356592/IMG_0651.jpg)

All is good for France ...  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 15 March 2016, 19:24:27
mmm wonders why Joff has posted that here ..... puzzled of Royal Wootty B ....  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 March 2016, 19:26:44
Quote from: Entwood on 15 March 2016, 19:24:27
mmm wonders why Joff has posted that here ..... puzzled of Royal Wootty B ....  ???

Sorry Nige only picture there is of the bumper and a member is after one, should of asked first sorry
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 15 March 2016, 19:29:15
Quote from: joff on 15 March 2016, 19:26:44
Quote from: Entwood on 15 March 2016, 19:24:27
mmm wonders why Joff has posted that here ..... puzzled of Royal Wootty B ....  ???

Sorry Nige only picture there is of the bumper and a member is after one, should of asked first sorry

Not a problem ... :) but why "this" thread ??  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 15 March 2016, 19:30:41
Quote from: Entwood on 15 March 2016, 19:29:15
Quote from: joff on 15 March 2016, 19:26:44
Quote from: Entwood on 15 March 2016, 19:24:27
mmm wonders why Joff has posted that here ..... puzzled of Royal Wootty B ....  ???

Sorry Nige only picture there is of the bumper and a member is after one, should of asked first sorry

Not a problem ... :) but why "this" thread ??  ;D ;D ;D

Cos I'm think and on my I pad and don't know how to save and move with the dam thing :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 15 March 2016, 19:33:18
do you want the pictures of the damage in the other thread ?? now I've found it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 15 March 2016, 22:28:40
Ordered a new hbv and a box of plasters  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2016, 08:18:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 March 2016, 19:06:53
Got the project WIM'd yesterday and had a little test drive down Chicken Shit Canyon and again today as I had to go to Brighton.... Saw KL03 this morning  ;D
Not mine, seeing as its on the driveway, and I live in a no-through road ;D.  I'm guessing it was a Black one going quite briskly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 March 2016, 10:23:15
Washed the white one ready for its send off tomorrow morning...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 March 2016, 17:48:48
Managed to get 72.5 litres of motion lotion into it:-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 March 2016, 18:11:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 16 March 2016, 17:48:48
Managed to get 72.5 litres of motion lotion into it:-X
High octane I hope.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 March 2016, 19:15:55
Quote from: STEMO on 16 March 2016, 18:11:29
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 16 March 2016, 17:48:48
Managed to get 72.5 litres of motion lotion into it:-X
High octane I hope.  ::)
Triple points 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 16 March 2016, 21:34:26
Painted rear calipers and just received my pontiac front calipers from the states, just have to arrange fitting now :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2016, 09:05:20
One down, one to go...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 17 March 2016, 16:52:26
Estate failed the MoT today as the washers for the headlights did not work ( didn't work last year but it passed) now fitted another pump from the parts shed which works and rebooked for Saturday afternoon.still has under 100K on it just. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tidla on 17 March 2016, 17:42:08
Quote from: joff on 17 March 2016, 16:52:26
Estate failed the MoT today as the washers for the headlights did not work ( didn't work last year but it passed) now fitted another pump from the parts shed which works and rebooked for Saturday afternoon.still has under 100K on it just. :y

How can they test that then when they only operate now and again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 March 2016, 17:46:56
Quote from: tidla on 17 March 2016, 17:42:08
Quote from: joff on 17 March 2016, 16:52:26
Estate failed the MoT today as the washers for the headlights did not work ( didn't work last year but it passed) now fitted another pump from the parts shed which works and rebooked for Saturday afternoon.still has under 100K on it just. :y

How can they test that then when they only operate now and again?
What?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 March 2016, 17:56:56
Quote from: tidla on 17 March 2016, 17:42:08
Quote from: joff on 17 March 2016, 16:52:26
Estate failed the MoT today as the washers for the headlights did not work ( didn't work last year but it passed) now fitted another pump from the parts shed which works and rebooked for Saturday afternoon.still has under 100K on it just. :y

How can they test that then when they only operate now and again?
On HID equipped cars they should work whenever the headlights are turned on. Part of the regulations I believe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 March 2016, 18:07:54
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 March 2016, 17:56:56
Quote from: tidla on 17 March 2016, 17:42:08
Quote from: joff on 17 March 2016, 16:52:26
Estate failed the MoT today as the washers for the headlights did not work ( didn't work last year but it passed) now fitted another pump from the parts shed which works and rebooked for Saturday afternoon.still has under 100K on it just. :y

How can they test that then when they only operate now and again?
On HID equipped cars they should work whenever the headlights are turned on. Part of the regulations I believe.
That's what I thought.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 March 2016, 18:22:52
I believe they work that way on all Omegas with headlight washers and did so on the Senator too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 March 2016, 21:58:18
Ripped the standard ugly radio out  :D What a bastid that cage holding it in is to get out  >:( Still a nice looking surround put in with a wee cubby hole for odss and ends underneath . Ready for the new bluetooth unit  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 March 2016, 22:06:04
Quote from: EMD on 17 March 2016, 21:58:18
Ripped the standard ugly radio out  :D What a bastid that cage holding it in is to get out  >:( Still a nice looking surround put in with a wee cubby hole for odss and ends underneath . Ready for the new bluetooth unit  :)
Just remove the retaining screen, squeeze the cage top and bottom and it'll come straight out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 17 March 2016, 22:20:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 March 2016, 22:06:04
Quote from: EMD on 17 March 2016, 21:58:18
Ripped the standard ugly radio out  :D What a bastid that cage holding it in is to get out  >:( Still a nice looking surround put in with a wee cubby hole for odss and ends underneath . Ready for the new bluetooth unit  :)
Just remove the retaining screen, squeeze the cage top and bottom and it'll come straight out.

It was jammed in , dont think it had ever been out before . Ended up taking the whole climate panel and surround out  :( Luckily i'd done that on another or would still be there now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 March 2016, 23:09:26
Sometimes some of the tabs need to be bent inwards or the edge of the top square cutout's can occasionally catch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 19 March 2016, 15:55:17
New MoT on the Elite, just have to poly the rear and check the hand brake now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Bikerdon on 19 March 2016, 16:02:20
New timing belt and associated pulleys fitted, aux belt tensioner repacked with grease too as it was a bit dry, the cambelt DVD is worth every penny for someone who has not tackled this job before, all back together and running sweetly, timing on both banks was off by a small amount when the cover came off but spot on now. also found a small split in the rubber elbow on one of the vacuum lines to the bagpipes, all repaired and noticeably perkier acceleration now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 March 2016, 20:06:30
Finished waxing the Merc, autoglymed all the glass & filled it with petrol looking good now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 March 2016, 23:00:08
Thought about washing both 3.2 and 2.2, has been around 8 months since I've washed or hoovered either.

2.2 deserves a treat considering last few weeks, I'll treat them to a wash next weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 20 March 2016, 09:27:19
Put some petrol in it, it goes better with petrol in it....

Thought about washing it, didnt bother - the foreigners round the corner might get the pleasure of washing it for me though....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 20 March 2016, 10:47:44
Drove it  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 20 March 2016, 13:19:56
Yesterday in for a service. Next weekend a wash. Weekend after Paris.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 20 March 2016, 13:31:46
Quote from: tunnie on 19 March 2016, 23:00:08
Thought about washing both 3.2 and 2.2, has been around 8 months since I've washed or hoovered either.

2.2 deserves a treat considering last few weeks, I'll treat them to a wash next weekend.

Have you fixed it ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 March 2016, 15:09:27
Rechecked the wheel nuts... all fine... so will be ripping it apart again tomorrow  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 20 March 2016, 16:13:50
put petrol in, had a little drive and took couple of pillers out to wrap :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 March 2016, 17:44:47
Quote from: henryd on 20 March 2016, 13:31:46
Quote from: tunnie on 19 March 2016, 23:00:08
Thought about washing both 3.2 and 2.2, has been around 8 months since I've washed or hoovered either.

2.2 deserves a treat considering last few weeks, I'll treat them to a wash next weekend.

Have you fixed it ???

Yup.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 20 March 2016, 17:46:41
Crawling around under the CDX estate this afternoon, cleaning and painting the front subframe ready for putting everything back together this coming week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 20 March 2016, 18:10:09
Played around with my Mini and wound the suspension up as a wheel is catching on the front valance.... got clearance on it now, and it actually rides better and lots smoother too....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Reality on 20 March 2016, 22:34:32
Quote from: baggedestate on 20 March 2016, 16:13:50
put petrol in, had a little drive and took couple of pillers out to wrap :)

I spotted your car today. Good to see it in the flesh.
Looks very neat. You are doing a great job!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 March 2016, 22:59:21
Tried to start the RX8, failed (dead battery despite being on a maintenance charger, methinks it's finally goosed).
Listed it on gumtree/ebay/pistonheads.

Clearing space so there's less to move if the house move comes off (offer accepted, mortgage application going in..). Anyone want a cheap RX8 that needs a rebuild?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 March 2016, 23:34:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 March 2016, 22:59:21
Anyone want a cheap RX8 that needs a rebuild?

Does it come with a free V8 (one that won't double its' weight)? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 March 2016, 23:49:45
Put the projects old struts onto the 2.6 so I could drop it back on the ground and swapped the centre armrests over as the one in the project creaked and was missing a hinge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2016, 09:08:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 March 2016, 22:59:21
Tried to start the RX8, failed (dead battery despite being on a maintenance charger, methinks it's finally goosed).
Listed it on gumtree/ebay/pistonheads.

Clearing space so there's less to move if the house move comes off (offer accepted, mortgage application going in..). Anyone want a cheap RX8 that needs a rebuild?

Does it need work?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 March 2016, 09:16:43
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2016, 09:08:21
Does it need work?

Almost certainly needs a rebuild (at least apex seals) due to the usual fault and new battery.. there's a ding in the drivers door (not large) and a blister on the top of the rear offside door. Everything else is in pretty good nick with 62k on the clock.

On the other hand it also has upgraded LS2 coils (Rotary Revs D585 kit), Magnecor leads and it's only up at £875 although I'd probably take less than that as long as it's more than the value of the coil kit (unlike the first offer I had).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 March 2016, 09:26:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2016, 09:08:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 March 2016, 22:59:21
Tried to start the RX8, failed (dead battery despite being on a maintenance charger, methinks it's finally goosed).
Listed it on gumtree/ebay/pistonheads.

Clearing space so there's less to move if the house move comes off (offer accepted, mortgage application going in..). Anyone want a cheap RX8 that needs a rebuild?

Does it need work?

Don't they all?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 22 March 2016, 10:15:32
70K.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 13:54:55
Dropped mine off at the garage for the MOT.

It has done 208,000 miles and is starting to get a bit frilly round the edges. It felt rather like leaving an old dog at the vets knowing that I might get a phone call to say that they could keep her going but it would be kinder to put her to sleep  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2016, 14:00:42
Removed bluetooth/aux gubbins ready for the replacement...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 22 March 2016, 21:01:43
Drove it 424 miles including 190 (ish) with Bigrons 'van on the back ...  total cost of LPG £64.57 (15.23 pence/mile), estimated cost if petrol had been used £99.88 (23.56 pence/mile) a saving of 8.33 pence/mile (£35.31) or 35% which is pretty good, IMHO, given the low cost of petrol at the moment.

Fuel costs/prices are all over the shop, LPG prices are what I paid, petrol the posted price at the same fuel station.

Fleet services : LPG 54.9 (about average)  petrol 114.9 (ouch)
Sainsburys Colney : LPG 59.9 (above average) petrol 99.9 (dirt cheap)
Swindon: LPG 52.0 (slightly below average)  petrol 101.9 (slightly below average)

:)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 March 2016, 21:06:24
Nice one Nige.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 22 March 2016, 21:08:01
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2016, 21:06:24
Nice one Nige.  :y

Ta .. and thanks for your very helpful inputs, appreciate the local knowledge  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 22 March 2016, 21:26:30
Ordered a CTS off t'internet coz local Vx didnt have any..... should be here on Thursday....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 21:35:58
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 13:54:55
Dropped mine off at the garage for the MOT.

It has done 208,000 miles and is starting to get a bit frilly round the edges. It felt rather like leaving an old dog at the vets knowing that I might get a phone call to say that they could keep her going but it would be kinder to put her to sleep  :-\
Wow - it passed -  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 March 2016, 21:41:47
Quote from: Entwood on 22 March 2016, 21:08:01
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2016, 21:06:24
Nice one Nige.  :y

Ta .. and thanks for your very helpful inputs, appreciate the local knowledge  :y :y

Shame about the price at the Sainsbury's... They used to be competitive :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 March 2016, 21:50:03
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 21:35:58
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 13:54:55
Dropped mine off at the garage for the MOT.

It has done 208,000 miles and is starting to get a bit frilly round the edges. It felt rather like leaving an old dog at the vets knowing that I might get a phone call to say that they could keep her going but it would be kinder to put her to sleep  :-\
Wow - it passed -  :y
Job done for another year 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 22:20:44
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 22 March 2016, 21:50:03
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 21:35:58
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2016, 13:54:55
Dropped mine off at the garage for the MOT.

It has done 208,000 miles and is starting to get a bit frilly round the edges. It felt rather like leaving an old dog at the vets knowing that I might get a phone call to say that they could keep her going but it would be kinder to put her to sleep  :-\
Wow - it passed -  :y
Job done for another year 8)
There are a few things I have been putting off because I wasn't confident it was a keeper
- the oil pan has a rust hole in it  ???
- the drivers 'memory mirror' has alzheimers
- the wheels need a refurb - I have to pump the tyres up every week
- finally - something has started to whine - I don't think it is a wheel bearing, I think it is either gearbox or diff :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 24 March 2016, 18:46:06
Repaired the front pax door lock on the TD by replacing the DB2 m/s. Glad I bought 4 when I did the driver's door. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 24 March 2016, 21:51:34
Treated the V6 to a fresh oil filter and fully synth oil, had,nt changed it in a while so was very black, so will change again in a couple of weeks, mate has borrowed the old girl for a run to cornwall this weekend so will give it a good run.
I have to admit to neglecting it abit, so have some making up to do. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amazonian on 24 March 2016, 23:13:16
bought a cam sensor from Vauxhall today,

£74 plus vat  = £88 odd.    Robbers!

 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 March 2016, 00:36:03
Quote from: amazonian on 24 March 2016, 23:13:16
bought a cam sensor from Vauxhall today,

£74 plus vat  = £88 odd.    Robbers!

 :)
Cheaper than buying a pattern one every three months ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2016, 10:51:17
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 24 March 2016, 21:51:34
Treated the V6 to a fresh oil filter and fully synth oil, had,nt changed it in a while so was very black, so will change again in a couple of weeks, mate has borrowed the old girl for a run to cornwall this weekend so will give it a good run.
I have to admit to neglecting it abit, so have some making up to do. ::)
Need to do my 3. Especially as the chavmobile has some emergency Castrol Magnatec shite in it ;D.

However, just checked, not enough fresh oil. Or any filters for the MV6  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 March 2016, 13:26:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2016, 10:51:17
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 24 March 2016, 21:51:34
Treated the V6 to a fresh oil filter and fully synth oil, had,nt changed it in a while so was very black, so will change again in a couple of weeks, mate has borrowed the old girl for a run to cornwall this weekend so will give it a good run.
I have to admit to neglecting it abit, so have some making up to do. ::)
Need to do my 3. Especially as the chavmobile has some emergency Castrol Magnatec shite in it ;D.

However, just checked, not enough fresh oil. Or any filters for the MV6  :-[
I suppose I had better do mine seeing as I will be keeping it after it passed the MOT with only two advisories. ;)
One was that the O/S/R tyre was nearly flat - need to get the wheels refurbed to stop that happening  :(
The other was for an oil leak due to the oil pan having rusted through. I put a request in for sale and wanted last year for a used one but got no response so I suppose I will have to pay £54 for one at Evans Halshaw (before I change the oil)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 March 2016, 18:36:47
Quote from: Andy H on 25 March 2016, 13:26:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2016, 10:51:17
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 24 March 2016, 21:51:34
Treated the V6 to a fresh oil filter and fully synth oil, had,nt changed it in a while so was very black, so will change again in a couple of weeks, mate has borrowed the old girl for a run to cornwall this weekend so will give it a good run.
I have to admit to neglecting it abit, so have some making up to do. ::)
Need to do my 3. Especially as the chavmobile has some emergency Castrol Magnatec shite in it ;D.

However, just checked, not enough fresh oil. Or any filters for the MV6  :-[
I suppose I had better do mine seeing as I will be keeping it after it passed the MOT with only two advisories. ;)
One was that the O/S/R tyre was nearly flat - need to get the wheels refurbed to stop that happening  :(
The other was for an oil leak due to the oil pan having rusted through. I put a request in for sale and wanted last year for a used one but got no response so I suppose I will have to pay £54 for one at Evans Halshaw (before I change the oil)

Try advert again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 25 March 2016, 18:49:28
SWMBO has nicked it and taken it to Scotland for the weekend, due to me not fixing her Discovery in time as I have to work. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 25 March 2016, 18:54:50
Washed the little Fiat Panda, first time for 4 months looks smart now SWMBO will be pleased.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 March 2016, 18:55:18
Washed it and drove it to work for the last time...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 25 March 2016, 19:05:08
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 25 March 2016, 18:55:18
Washed it and drove it to work for the last time...

Retired already Al? ::) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 March 2016, 20:10:01
Quote from: biggriffin on 25 March 2016, 18:36:47
Quote from: Andy H on 25 March 2016, 13:26:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2016, 10:51:17
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 24 March 2016, 21:51:34
Treated the V6 to a fresh oil filter and fully synth oil, had,nt changed it in a while so was very black, so will change again in a couple of weeks, mate has borrowed the old girl for a run to cornwall this weekend so will give it a good run.
I have to admit to neglecting it abit, so have some making up to do. ::)
Need to do my 3. Especially as the chavmobile has some emergency Castrol Magnatec shite in it ;D.

However, just checked, not enough fresh oil. Or any filters for the MV6  :-[
I suppose I had better do mine seeing as I will be keeping it after it passed the MOT with only two advisories. ;)
One was that the O/S/R tyre was nearly flat - need to get the wheels refurbed to stop that happening  :(
The other was for an oil leak due to the oil pan having rusted through. I put a request in for sale and wanted last year for a used one but got no response so I suppose I will have to pay £54 for one at Evans Halshaw (before I change the oil)

Try advert again.
Done :y
I did a search to see what I asked for last time - I can't find any such advert which might explain the lack of response  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 March 2016, 20:38:12
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 March 2016, 19:05:08
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 25 March 2016, 18:55:18
Washed it and drove it to work for the last time...

Retired already Al? ::) :y
Chance would be a fine thing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 25 March 2016, 23:19:37
Stripped down the induction system on the 2.5 and compression tested the beast:
cylinders  5=14bar       6=12bar
               3=9bar        4=11bar
               1=12.5bar   2=14.5bar

Now to strip the heads off and investigate further/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2016, 08:47:37
Sold it.

Now officially Omegaless.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: zirk on 26 March 2016, 09:18:58
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 March 2016, 08:47:37
Sold it.

Now officially Omegaless.
Wanna buy some more?  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 26 March 2016, 10:50:51
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 March 2016, 08:47:37
Sold it.

Now officially Omegaless.

So what you driving now ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 March 2016, 11:26:58
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 March 2016, 08:47:37
Sold it.

Now officially Omegaless.

Why dat? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 March 2016, 16:13:33
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 March 2016, 11:26:58
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 March 2016, 08:47:37
Sold it.

Now officially Omegaless.

Why dat? :o
Because I could... ;)
Quote from: henryd on 26 March 2016, 10:50:51
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 March 2016, 08:47:37
Sold it.

Now officially Omegaless.

So what you driving now ???
Good question well presented... ;D

Currently nowt, but at this point four legal tyres and an MoT will suffice... Need to decide on short term stop gap or something a bit more substantial...

Quote from: zirk on 26 March 2016, 09:18:58
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 26 March 2016, 08:47:37
Sold it.

Now officially Omegaless.
Wanna buy some more?  :-X
Let me consider that a moment...

...er, no :D

But never say never...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 March 2016, 19:19:33
Well, went with the stop-gap...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0001_zpsudteyo76.jpg)

It's no Omega replacement, yet strangely, that's exactly what it does :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2016, 19:30:01
S'not a proper omega replacement, there's no rust on the wheel arches.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 27 March 2016, 20:51:58
Remember genuine Vx cam cover gaskets only :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 27 March 2016, 21:19:02
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 27 March 2016, 19:19:33
Well, went with the stop-gap...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0001_zpsudteyo76.jpg)

It's no Omega replacement, yet strangely, that's exactly what it does :-X

Looks very tidy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 28 March 2016, 01:05:55
Got the heads stripped down ready to come off the V6 and be serviced and exhaust disconnected, new gaskets and head bolts on order.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 March 2016, 07:34:34
4 owner, full history and 100k, all in all not bad for an 18 year old trolley ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2016, 10:59:43
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 07:34:34
4 owner, full history and 100k, all in all not bad for an 18 year old trolley ;)
But its still a Focus. Beware of trees and signposts jumping out in front of you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 March 2016, 11:18:27
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 07:34:34
4 owner, full history and 100k, all in all not bad for an 18 year old trolley ;)

And about as comfortable as a trolley too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 28 March 2016, 12:31:23
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 27 March 2016, 19:19:33
Well, went with the stop-gap...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0001_zpsudteyo76.jpg)

It's no Omega replacement, yet strangely, that's exactly what it does :-X


You must have your reasons as we all do, but I have no words :o sorry. Don't think it's an age thing your to young for that ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 March 2016, 14:06:11
Quote from: Nick W on 28 March 2016, 11:18:27
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 07:34:34
4 owner, full history and 100k, all in all not bad for an 18 year old trolley ;)

And about as comfortable as a trolley too.
It's not too bad, has electric height adjustment and lumbar, not to mention reach adjustable wheel... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2016, 14:49:30
It's a fine car, Al :y

Don't like the colour though, would look better in green.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 March 2016, 15:07:06
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 14:06:11
Quote from: Nick W on 28 March 2016, 11:18:27
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 07:34:34
4 owner, full history and 100k, all in all not bad for an 18 year old trolley ;)

And about as comfortable as a trolley too.
It's not too bad, has electric height adjustment and lumbar, not to mention reach adjustable wheel... :)


Mum's has all of that, although the height adjuster is manual. I still can't get comfortable in it; the seat is poorly shaped and too high in the car. The steering wheel is far too small and thick rimmed, although that does help to hide some of the hideous dash. The ride is terrible, and was when she got it at about 18months old. I can't stand the thing, and would struggle to own one even if it were free.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 March 2016, 15:33:41
Quote from: Nick W on 28 March 2016, 15:07:06
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 14:06:11
Quote from: Nick W on 28 March 2016, 11:18:27
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 07:34:34
4 owner, full history and 100k, all in all not bad for an 18 year old trolley ;)

And about as comfortable as a trolley too.
It's not too bad, has electric height adjustment and lumbar, not to mention reach adjustable wheel... :)


Mum's has all of that, although the height adjuster is manual. I still can't get comfortable in it; the seat is poorly shaped and too high in the car. The steering wheel is far too small and thick rimmed, although that does help to hide some of the hideous dash. The ride is terrible, and was when she got it at about 18months old. I can't stand the thing, and would struggle to own one even if it were free.
Sometimes a stop gap is required until the dream can be enjoyed ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 March 2016, 16:05:43
Done a hundred miles in it, and can still walk ;) still showing 291 range. End of the day, it's got four wheels, drives, has a reasonable MoT and isn't a Vw.

The end game won't be to everyone's taste either, but that's life :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 March 2016, 16:25:43
Ooooooh,mystery and intrigue :D A Reliant Robin,maybe? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 March 2016, 16:28:00
Washed the 4x4  & vacumed it out completely first time for a while now, still looks good at 10 years old  really should clean it more often. Due an oil change in the next 1,000 miles must order filter soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 28 March 2016, 17:34:12
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 16:05:43
Done a hundred miles in it, and can still walk ;) still showing 291 range. End of the day, it's got four wheels, drives, has a reasonable MoT and isn't a Vw.

The end game won't be to everyone's taste either, but that's life :y


3 years ago now I sold the Elite, eleven months later I got her back :y did a lot of work on her that year and for the last year have not done any. This year that is due to change, next week I have a set of late Elite/MV6 wheels going for re-furb, poly's to go on the rear of the car very soon with new rear track arms to be fitted with a WIM trip at the end with 4 new tyres to go on, there is a new MoT on it and summer is coming.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 March 2016, 20:34:58
3K Oil change on the project, thought I may as well flush some new Dex II through the power steering system as well while it was in the air.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 28 March 2016, 20:56:12
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 28 March 2016, 16:05:43
Done a hundred miles in it, and can still walk ;) still showing 291 range. End of the day, it's got four wheels, drives, has a reasonable MoT and isn't a Vw.

The end game won't be to everyone's taste either, but that's life :y

Caddy STS/CTS maybe?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 29 March 2016, 15:21:59
PITA job but all done and working as it should. :)

Removed and replaced both the heater fan and resistor ,as fan hadnt been working at all for the past week or so and over the weekend with the rain very difficult keeping even a small amount of screen visible .

Not the worst job but mad 10 times harder by location and having to do most of the work upside down in the passenger footwell with torch/touch and limited space. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 29 March 2016, 15:38:28
Took the ignition barrel apart, to see what numbered levers I require for building my own spare barrel. Couldn't get it back together again  ;D

A day later and a bank holiday weekend that I blinked and missed I'm back on the road  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 18:27:46
Jumped in it to go to the shops. Was nearly there before I noticed the dash was missing  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 March 2016, 18:33:50
Welded a new flexi into a mate's Astra exhaust, and then changed the droplinks. Went to the pub.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 March 2016, 18:56:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 18:27:46
Jumped in it to go to the shops. Was nearly there before I noticed the dash was missing  :-[
That'll put a few lights on ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 March 2016, 18:58:36
Drove it to work without a care in the world ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 19:34:56
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 March 2016, 18:56:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 18:27:46
Jumped in it to go to the shops. Was nearly there before I noticed the dash was missing  :-[
That'll put a few lights on ::)
Not until I put it back in...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 March 2016, 20:59:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 19:34:56
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 March 2016, 18:56:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 18:27:46
Jumped in it to go to the shops. Was nearly there before I noticed the dash was missing  :-[
That'll put a few lights on ::)
Not until I put it back in...
Good point. Well made ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 March 2016, 21:15:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 19:34:56
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 March 2016, 18:56:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2016, 18:27:46
Jumped in it to go to the shops. Was nearly there before I noticed the dash was missing  :-[
That'll put a few lights on ::)
Not until I put it back in...
Do you know anyone who can turn them off for you?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 March 2016, 21:30:17
That Dtm chap is just up the road  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 30 March 2016, 00:29:16
just got the heads off ready for cleaning and checking, looking at bulk head and me thinks may be a good idea to put new O-rings on the A/C connector as it is hidden away in there and sods law states as soon as the engine is back together they will develop a leak ;D >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2016, 10:57:46
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 March 2016, 21:30:17
That Dtm chap is just up the road  ;D
Not unless he's using a VPN, because his IP doesn't look UK to me ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2016, 10:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 March 2016, 10:57:46
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 March 2016, 21:30:17
That Dtm chap is just up the road  ;D
Not unless he's using a VPN, because his IP doesn't look UK to me ;)
Which means finding someone else with a Tech2, like that nice Mr Wood or nice Mr Hotel21.

Oh, hang on a minute ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 March 2016, 11:13:45
Quote from: jimbo125 on 30 March 2016, 00:29:16
just got the heads off ready for cleaning and checking, looking at bulk head and me thinks may be a good idea to put new O-rings on the A/C connector as it is hidden away in there and sods law states as soon as the engine is back together they will develop a leak ;D >:(

Flush the heater matrix while you're in there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 30 March 2016, 15:19:42
2 new dunlop on the front no more wheel wobble :y Also refitted b4's with estate rubbers all good and tight now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 March 2016, 16:57:18
Quote from: pauls on 30 March 2016, 15:19:42
2 new dunlop on the front no more wheel wobble :y Also refitted b4's with estate rubbers all good and tight now :y
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2016, 17:44:16
Started the Battlebus, and moved it as I'd been ill I'd stupidly left it on the driveway.

Tinkered with the superior MFL 3.0l, and put the dash back in it. A bout of CBA means its lit up like a Christmas tree.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 March 2016, 12:20:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 March 2016, 10:57:46
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 March 2016, 21:30:17
That Dtm chap is just up the road  ;D
Not unless he's using a VPN, because his IP doesn't look UK to me ;)

Yes, about 7000 miles away and despite an 8 hour delay on the way out.

Back on Tuesday am (hopefully)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 31 March 2016, 13:58:42
Used the a/c first time since last summer , still ice cold  8) 
Getting very angry at folk not indicating  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2016, 14:55:48
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 31 March 2016, 12:20:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 March 2016, 10:57:46
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 29 March 2016, 21:30:17
That Dtm chap is just up the road  ;D
Not unless he's using a VPN, because his IP doesn't look UK to me ;)

Yes, about 7000 miles away and despite an 8 hour delay on the way out.

Back on Tuesday am (hopefully)
Happy travels
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 31 March 2016, 21:47:16
Took it for it's NCT ( MOT ) .
It had been laid up for nigh on three years in my garage so I had checked, serviced an recommissioned everything . I was very confident during the 32 mile drive to the testing station ( none of your local friendly test garages  here Lad...) . Engine nice and hot upon arrival 4 minutes before allocated time only to be subjected to a 35 minute delay watching the "trained " testers waste time at every opportunity and having a secret cigarette....
Typically I drew the most sullen stonefaced git of a tester imaginable who after conducting the test gleefully told me that he was impressed with the cars condition but it had failed  :o
OS dip out of alignment.
€ 28 retest fee applicable and had to be done in 30 days .
Yeah ...
Drove the 32 miles back home , took it to a friends garage and had him check it . he was truly surprised at the fail and even I could see the light profile was more right than wrong plus less than two  turns fixed it . >:( 
Used my 'phone to get onto the test web site to re book and found a retest appointment available for 17.50 pm today .
Drove back and presented the car to a somewhat surprised tester who grudgingly printed the pass cert.
So €55 for the test then another €28 for the retest and a 130 mile drive for a disputed alignment issue.
Anyway , it was a beautiful sunny day driving through the mountains and after all this time I thoroughly enjoyed driving the car again .  :y
The NCT system is run by a private contractor in Ireland with a heavy " for profit " ethos .................You cannot debate any issue with any of the in house staff and can only raise a complaint or query at their Head Office .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 31 March 2016, 23:35:17
Quote from: Nick W on 30 March 2016, 11:13:45
Quote from: jimbo125 on 30 March 2016, 00:29:16
just got the heads off ready for cleaning and checking, looking at bulk head and me thinks may be a good idea to put new O-rings on the A/C connector as it is hidden away in there and sods law states as soon as the engine is back together they will develop a leak ;D >:(

Flush the heater matrix while you're in there.
Oh I have nice lot of rusty looking gunk came out, now clean water :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 31 March 2016, 23:45:28
Heads off and on the bench, checked for True and sure enough no warping - just the head gaskets gone to mush, but the fire rings were sound! Cleaned the valve faces with the Dremmell and removed the carbon back to metal next job valves out and clean inlet and outlet channels and relap valves
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 March 2016, 23:49:30
Drove it from Spalding Lincs to Carshalton Surrey for a family funeral, awful journey A1 M11 M25 only bearable due to my Superb Merc V8 !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 March 2016, 23:50:09
Replaced a dicky indicator switch, door mirror glass and a bulb whilst waiting to get tyres fitted... Service next week and might pop it through an MoT just to square it away for the year...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 April 2016, 10:48:48
Had her MOT'd - PASSED :D well, after fitting a numberplate bulb that went at the test centre :-\.

Then. Went round and removed, copper slip'd and refitted all the wheel bolts to the correct torque. This was due to the (barely) trained chimp at the tyre place doing them all up with his impact gun  ::).

On a related note, do the wheel bolts suffer corrosion without those daft black plastic caps? I've left mine off as they are a pita to remove.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 April 2016, 10:56:12
Quote from: jimmy944 on 01 April 2016, 10:48:48
Had her MOT'd - PASSED :D well, after fitting a numberplate bulb that went at the test centre :-\.

Why do they do that? It's happened to me several times. Always the number plate bulb. ::)

No issues with removing the wheel nut caps. They are purely cosmetic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 April 2016, 11:26:15
Bizarre isn't it! It used to be headlight bulbs for me. Thankfully no longer now I've got xenons  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 01 April 2016, 11:31:00
Wheel bolt covers are an anti theft device  :D
Had a few omega bulbs go on way to mot ... they do that  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 April 2016, 11:39:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 April 2016, 10:56:12
Quote from: jimmy944 on 01 April 2016, 10:48:48
Had her MOT'd - PASSED :D well, after fitting a numberplate bulb that went at the test centre :-\.

Why do they do that? It's happened to me several times. Always the number plate bulb. ::)

No issues with removing the wheel nut caps. They are purely cosmetic.


 I got that with number plate bulbs too. Replaced them with LEDs about 3 years ago and haven't had a problem with them since.

As for the bolt caps, the only thing they do is make wheel changes fiddlier. My remaining ones went in the bin.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 01 April 2016, 18:10:22
Ive had bulbs 'go' after checking them before leaving for the test centre.

Ive cured every bulb 'blown' by giving them a whack and then leaving the lights on and engine running and praying the loose connection doesn't reappear before mot blokey has checked it  ::) ;D

Only time I couldn't find a blown bulb (warning light on dash for blown bulb) was the Octavia.....so I just let the mot bloke check the bulbs......turned out to a blown front fog light.....so doesn't affect the MOT  :y

Interestingly the Octavia has 4 iirc correctly rear side light bulbs on each side.....3 out of the 4 bulbs can be blown....and it will still pass  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 01 April 2016, 22:14:29
In gay Paris. Smooth journey no problems.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 April 2016, 23:44:13
Quote from: jimmy944 on 01 April 2016, 10:48:48
Had her MOT'd - PASSED :D well, after fitting a numberplate bulb that went at the test centre :-\.

Then. Went round and removed, copper slip'd and refitted all the wheel bolts to the correct torque. This was due to the (barely) trained chimp at the tyre place doing them all up with his impact gun  ::).

On a related note, do the wheel bolts suffer corrosion without those daft black plastic caps? I've left mine off as they are a pita to remove.


They do, but the nickel, or whatever, plating takes a while ot wear off. I fitted a 'never used' shiny wheel stud to my front wheel almost a year ago, and has now gone to a dull silver. I've got others which are showing surface corrosion after nearly 20 years. There's neat little bent bits of metal (Imagine a flattened letter 'C') you can get which are for removing these caps. As you say, they're a pain without such a tool.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 02 April 2016, 08:47:25
Just keep a pair of long nose pliers in the glove box.

All wheel covers removed quicker than took to type this  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 11:38:39
Quote from: amba on 02 April 2016, 08:47:25
Just keep a pair of long nose pliers in the glove box.

All wheel covers removed quicker than took to type this  :y

 :y
I leave mine in the spare wheel polystyrene thing. (Estate)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. Didn't realise what a PITA it is to get all wheels off the deck when you only have one spare.  ::)
The trolley jack gets in the way of where you need to safely support it.  ::) It's currently sat on one spare wheel and three axle stands so I hope it don't get too windy.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 02 April 2016, 17:53:27
Did some welding on the disco,passenger side rear arch done and sill welded up.just got drivers side rear arch to patch next weekend then mot time
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 April 2016, 18:13:16
Having washed it in earlier in the week, I thought it was time to finish the job. So, it has had 3 coats of polish(3rd one was to finish the tub), hoovered the carpet, fed the seats, cleaned the interior vinyl and I even removed the tax disc holder. Whilst putting all the stuff away I found a half full spray of wheel cleaner. A quick squirt of that and a scrub with an old brush gave me a surprise: the wheels are silver, not black and grey! The whole car looks reasonably smart again, for the first time in months. Good for another year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 02 April 2016, 18:22:15
made the subframe for my other new front seat and fitted that today :) then got wet as it rained lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2016, 22:20:13
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. Didn't realise what a PITA it is to get all wheels off the deck when you only have one spare.  ::)
The trolley jack gets in the way of where you need to safely support it.  ::) It's currently sat on one spare wheel and three axle stands so I hope it don't get too windy.  ;D
Had I known, I could have got 3 wheels to near your work yesterday
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 03 April 2016, 00:07:35
Rebuilt head number one, stripped the number two head and cleaned it next job valve clean and relap and then rebuild it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 01:37:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. Didn't realise what a PITA it is to get all wheels off the deck when you only have one spare.  ::)
The trolley jack gets in the way of where you need to safely support it.  ::) It's currently sat on one spare wheel and three axle stands so I hope it don't get too windy.  ;D

How are you getting them repaired?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 08:33:18
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 01:37:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. Didn't realise what a PITA it is to get all wheels off the deck when you only have one spare.  ::)
The trolley jack gets in the way of where you need to safely support it.  ::) It's currently sat on one spare wheel and three axle stands so I hope it don't get too windy.  ;D

How are you getting them repaired?
Standard refurb as a guess
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 08:36:31
Drove TBE to mums yesterday, ought to drive it back home at some point.

Felt a little flat, though it was loaded a bit, and I am used to the superior engine. Will check it out when I get home
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 09:35:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2016, 22:20:13
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. Didn't realise what a PITA it is to get all wheels off the deck when you only have one spare.  ::)
The trolley jack gets in the way of where you need to safely support it.  ::) It's currently sat on one spare wheel and three axle stands so I hope it don't get too windy.  ;D
Had I known, I could have got 3 wheels to near your work yesterday

Thanks for the offer.  :y I did consider posting a 'can I borrow 3 wheels' request on here, especially as I knew that I wouldn't be using them so condition not important, but thought just how hard can it be to have it off the deck on all four corners.  ::)
Thankfully I have a couple of trolley jacks and a few other jacks to make it possible and plenty of drive space to leave it abandoned for the week.  :y
Bit of a task getting four wheels with tyres on in to a 4 series coupe when I took them for refurb though.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 April 2016, 09:38:08
Took battery off and put it on charge,inflated rear tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 03 April 2016, 09:48:56
Dragged the tintent away with us up to the south lakes for a short break away, used the onboard fuel calculator and it thinks we was doing 25MPG with the van on the back..... quite good return that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 09:49:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 08:33:18
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 01:37:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. D
How are you getting them repaired?
Standard refurb as a guess

Yep, standard refurb.  :y Dipped, stripped, checked for any cracks etc and refurbed like for like colour wise. The outer side of the wheels looked ok but the inner rim had flaked badly. The bead seal had been dressed previously but they were becoming troublesome again.  I'm hoping this cures it.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 10:06:51
Quote from: minifreek on 03 April 2016, 09:48:56
Dragged the tintent away with us up to the south lakes for a short break away, used the onboard fuel calculator and it thinks we was doing 25MPG with the van on the back..... quite good return that :y

I used to average 17mpg on the flat with a 1600kg van on the back if I took it steady. The last twenty miles of our journey from Exeter Services to South Devon cost us quarter of a tank of fuel. The 3.2 pulled like a train up hills but boy was it thirsty when doing so.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 10:58:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 09:49:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 08:33:18
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 01:37:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. D
How are you getting them repaired?
Standard refurb as a guess

Yep, standard refurb.  :y Dipped, stripped, checked for any cracks etc and refurbed like for like colour wise. The outer side of the wheels looked ok but the inner rim had flaked badly. The bead seal had been dressed previously but they were becoming troublesome again.  I'm hoping this cures it.  :-\

Two fronts on mine, one in particular looses pressure. I find it can be fine then all of a sudden loose 5 PSI. I think it depends on where it's parked on which point of the wheel.  :-\

Where are you having it done if you don't mind me asking? Also rough cost?

I really need to consider sorting 3.2's

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 12:45:28
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 10:58:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 09:49:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 08:33:18
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 01:37:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. D
How are you getting them repaired?
Standard refurb as a guess

Yep, standard refurb.  :y Dipped, stripped, checked for any cracks etc and refurbed like for like colour wise. The outer side of the wheels looked ok but the inner rim had flaked badly. The bead seal had been dressed previously but they were becoming troublesome again.  I'm hoping this cures it.  :-\

Two fronts on mine, one in particular looses pressure. I find it can be fine then all of a sudden loose 5 PSI. I think it depends on where it's parked on which point of the wheel.  :-\

Where are you having it done if you don't mind me asking? Also rough cost?

I really need to consider sorting 3.2's

That's exactly what mine did.  :y  One of the rears would be OK for a couple of days but the other rear would lose pressure, and then they would swap over and the other rear would have a go.  ::) I'm sure they were taking it in turns just to piss me off.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 03 April 2016, 14:24:28
Quote from: minifreek on 03 April 2016, 09:48:56
Dragged the tintent away with us up to the south lakes for a short break away, used the onboard fuel calculator and it thinks we was doing 25MPG with the van on the back..... quite good return that :y

Really,my 2.5 elite estate was shocking on fuel when towing,the 4.0  V8 Disco that I owned after wasn't much worse :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 18:54:15
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 10:58:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 09:49:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 08:33:18
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 01:37:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. D
How are you getting them repaired?
Standard refurb as a guess

Yep, standard refurb.  :y Dipped, stripped, checked for any cracks etc and refurbed like for like colour wise. The outer side of the wheels looked ok but the inner rim had flaked badly. The bead seal had been dressed previously but they were becoming troublesome again.  I'm hoping this cures it.  :-\

Two fronts on mine, one in particular looses pressure. I find it can be fine then all of a sudden loose 5 PSI. I think it depends on where it's parked on which point of the wheel.  :-\

Where are you having it done if you don't mind me asking? Also rough cost?

I really need to consider sorting 3.2's
It could simply be that the wheels weren't properly cleaned when tyres were last changed, so you get a leak at the rim.

But a refurb is normally about £170 for 4 at the place I used for simple wheels, or for the chav wheels, £45 per wheel, plus £10 per wheel if it needs repair (out of round, minor welding etc) at a place near work (the headquarters of a national refurber) if I drop off/pick up.  Add extra if you need tyres removing and/or disposing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 03 April 2016, 19:01:27
Made a start on cleaning the sills after removing the covers, but the job stalled when I wasn't sure whether to remove the donut bolt on the back end. Now I know (or so I've been reliably informed) I'll continue on the next sunny day.

Whilst the rear end was up on the ramp, decided to clean and grease the brake pipes...... that was a job in itself, and wouldn't relish the thought of having to replace them with the way they duck and dive all over the place.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 19:26:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 18:54:15
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 10:58:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 April 2016, 09:49:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2016, 08:33:18
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 01:37:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 April 2016, 12:20:28
Removed ALL four wheels to get them sorted as I'm fed up with pumping the tyres up every day. D
How are you getting them repaired?
Standard refurb as a guess

Yep, standard refurb.  :y Dipped, stripped, checked for any cracks etc and refurbed like for like colour wise. The outer side of the wheels looked ok but the inner rim had flaked badly. The bead seal had been dressed previously but they were becoming troublesome again.  I'm hoping this cures it.  :-\

Two fronts on mine, one in particular looses pressure. I find it can be fine then all of a sudden loose 5 PSI. I think it depends on where it's parked on which point of the wheel.  :-\

Where are you having it done if you don't mind me asking? Also rough cost?

I really need to consider sorting 3.2's
It could simply be that the wheels weren't properly cleaned when tyres were last changed, so you get a leak at the rim.

But a refurb is normally about £170 for 4 at the place I used for simple wheels, or for the chav wheels, £45 per wheel, plus £10 per wheel if it needs repair (out of round, minor welding etc) at a place near work (the headquarters of a national refurber) if I drop off/pick up.  Add extra if you need tyres removing and/or disposing.

Similar money to what I'm paying (£48 including vat, as discussed with Tunnie via pm  :y).  I did enquire at Pristine Wheels in MK as they seem to have a decent reputation but their reply was "To refurb these will be £68 each plus VAT and £20 each to remove/refit tyres" so I gave them a miss.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 19:31:20
I also had WIM remove and re-sit the tyres, I still had same problem. So a refurb is way to go I think for them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 April 2016, 19:41:02
Whenever I have my tyres changed, I always ask, and watch them do it, for a good wire brushing. Not that any of my wheels will ever be old enough to need it.  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 03 April 2016, 23:33:38
Number two head cleaned, valves relaped and new valve seals fitted oh and exhaust valves cleaned some what carbonised ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 April 2016, 09:57:47
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/2016-04-03%2018.07.32_zpsrto12gvq.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/2016-04-03%2018.07.32_zpsrto12gvq.jpg.html)

Taken shortly before I put the second rear hub on.

Front hubs to go on the spindles once my order of M6 button heads turns up to secure the splash shields behind the hubs, rear wheels can go on just as soon as I manage to split the driveshafts (needed to order bigger circlip pliers!).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 April 2016, 13:02:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2016, 09:57:47
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/2016-04-03%2018.07.32_zpsrto12gvq.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/2016-04-03%2018.07.32_zpsrto12gvq.jpg.html)

Taken shortly before I put the second rear hub on.

Front hubs to go on the spindles once my order of M6 button heads turns up to secure the splash shields behind the hubs, rear wheels can go on just as soon as I manage to split the driveshafts (needed to order bigger circlip pliers!).

It's starting to look like a car!!! :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 April 2016, 13:10:48
Drove it to work (2.2) realised when I got there it is green, not muck coloured grey. It needed it's first wash of the year since about September  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 April 2016, 14:29:59
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 19:31:20
I also had WIM remove and re-sit the tyres, I still had same problem. So a refurb is way to go I think for them.

Just taken mine in for refurb today, total bill will be £245 that's for 4 wheels normal silver late elite style
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 April 2016, 14:49:48
Quote from: joff on 04 April 2016, 14:29:59
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 19:31:20
I also had WIM remove and re-sit the tyres, I still had same problem. So a refurb is way to go I think for them.

Just taken mine in for refurb today, total bill will be £245 that's for 4 wheels normal silver late elite style

Same alloys as me, also have feeling YZ250 too? Does appear to affect later Elite alloys more  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 04 April 2016, 15:21:16
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g480/danzigfan1/Omega%20wax/IMAG0082.jpg) (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/danzigfan1/media/Omega%20wax/IMAG0082.jpg.html) 




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Post by: danzigfan on 04 April 2016, 15:22:19
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g480/danzigfan1/Omega%20wax/IMAG0088.jpg) (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/danzigfan1/media/Omega%20wax/IMAG0088.jpg.html)


Used the 3M kit today, it makes difference :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 April 2016, 15:34:30
Quote from: tunnie on 04 April 2016, 14:49:48
Quote from: joff on 04 April 2016, 14:29:59
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 19:31:20
I also had WIM remove and re-sit the tyres, I still had same problem. So a refurb is way to go I think for them.

Just taken mine in for refurb today, total bill will be £245 that's for 4 wheels normal silver late elite style

Same alloys as me, also have feeling YZ250 too? Does appear to affect later Elite alloys more  :-\

Yep, late Elite alloys.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 04 April 2016, 16:03:22
Fitted new front screen washer pump in the 4x4 pump £39.00 from Hyundai took about 90 mins to fit, then   took it to EMG & had the air con re gassed ready for the heatwave that's coming 😀 😀 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: raywilb on 04 April 2016, 16:31:08
I cleaned the intake manifold on my 2.2 dti . I started at 10.30am and was all clued up by 2pm. I had a real trepidation about doing the job, though a bit fiddly at times it went ok. when off, to be fair it was ok, a bit sooty but not too bad at all. both parts of intake only took about 10mins at the most to clean. the intake manifold only had one flap in situ & when manually working the actuator that stuck slightly when shut. I got rid of it. regards trying to start it wasn't too bad I never had to crack a few pipes or do anything to bleed the system just an extra battery to assist the cranking.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2016, 17:47:36
Quote from: tunnie on 04 April 2016, 14:49:48
Quote from: joff on 04 April 2016, 14:29:59
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 19:31:20
I also had WIM remove and re-sit the tyres, I still had same problem. So a refurb is way to go I think for them.

Just taken mine in for refurb today, total bill will be £245 that's for 4 wheels normal silver late elite style

Same alloys as me, also have feeling YZ250 too? Does appear to affect later Elite alloys more  :-\
No issues with mine which I got from RobG a couple of years back.

One of the MV6 ones is leaky, but not checked if bead.


You can check by dunking it in a (decent sized) water butt
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 04 April 2016, 19:00:41
Took a trip to sereks today to get my front brake upgrade done......Thanks again serek :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 04 April 2016, 20:59:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2016, 17:47:36
Quote from: tunnie on 04 April 2016, 14:49:48
Quote from: joff on 04 April 2016, 14:29:59
Quote from: tunnie on 03 April 2016, 19:31:20
I also had WIM remove and re-sit the tyres, I still had same problem. So a refurb is way to go I think for them.

Just taken mine in for refurb today, total bill will be £245 that's for 4 wheels normal silver late elite style

Same alloys as me, also have feeling YZ250 too? Does appear to affect later Elite alloys more  :-\
No issues with mine which I got from RobG a couple of years back.

One of the MV6 ones is leaky, but not checked if bead.


You can check by dunking it in a (decent sized) water butt

Sorry no leaks with mine, just wanted them looking good and also time for new tyres ???
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Post by: jimbo125 on 05 April 2016, 01:07:29
Just Mr muscle oven cleaned the two exhaust manifolds will let them soak and jet blast in the morning to get them ready for fitting to the heads/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 05 April 2016, 09:25:40
Drove back from Paris yesterday. No problems at all. A very comfortable journey and plenty of space to bring things back.  :y
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Post by: joff on 05 April 2016, 16:08:00
Got the Sat-Nav working again and put a new CDC in so can now play CD's again. Did try and remove the donut bushes today so I could fit the poly's I have but the old bushes would not move so a job for another day now. :-\
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 April 2016, 21:44:18
Serviced the trolley... good for another 10k :D
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Post by: Shackeng on 05 April 2016, 22:30:56
Crawled under the TD to check the brake pipes before Thursday's MOT. Bugger, middle exhaust section has a small hole in it just before the join to the rear box. Shouldn't moan I suppose, 17 years old, and 130k. Two rear sections on order for tomorrow, and I am gritting my teeth at the fitted cost.:o Yes I could do it myself, but its one job I prefer to farm out. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 April 2016, 23:09:32
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 April 2016, 22:30:56
Crawled under the TD to check the brake pipes before Thursday's MOT. Bugger, middle exhaust section has a small hole in it just before the join to the rear box. Shouldn't moan I suppose, 17 years old, and 130k. Two rear sections on order for tomorrow, and I am gritting my teeth at the fitted cost.:o Yes I could do it myself, but its one job I prefer to farm out. :y

100% with you on exhaust work. Pita without a ramp or pit. I only did the front section on mine as no one would give me a price. Only a price "as log as it all goes smoothly sir and no difficulties sir, but it's a 13 year old car sir" yadda yadda yadda. What they basically meant was "please write us a blank cheque sir".  ::)
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Post by: minifreek on 07 April 2016, 10:09:14
Get a stainless fitted.. no need to worry about the future then as it'll outlast the car :y

You'll definitely grit your teeth at the price of 1 of those fitted :)





Anyhoo, today I will be taking our kids to a big aquarium in Cheshire, then hopefully will persuade them to go to the Aviation Viewing Park at Ringway airport so I can watch aircraft take off and land :y Probably won't happen but I live in hope.....
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Post by: Shackeng on 07 April 2016, 10:45:26
TD MOT passed, 3 minor advisories.
Brake fluid recommend change(?). I don't think so, its only done 4k since the last one a few months ago.
Play in N/S front track rod end. Hmmm, doubtful, replaced 4k ago.
Rear O/S tracking arm dust cover deteriorated, but not letting dirt in. Agreed.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 07 April 2016, 11:30:06
First is probably a stock item on the current favourites list.
Second item could be the beginnings of idler play :-\
Third item is what it is...

Good result all in all :y
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Post by: STEMO on 07 April 2016, 12:31:33
My local chap puts 'headlamp main beam out of alignment' or something. He fails it, says he adjusts the beam (for free) and then passes it. It keeps VOSA happy, apparently.  :-\
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Post by: henryd on 07 April 2016, 12:48:09
Quote from: STEMO on 07 April 2016, 12:31:33
My local chap puts 'headlamp main beam out of alignment' or something. He fails it, says he adjusts the beam (for free) and then passes it. It keeps VOSA happy, apparently.  :-\

DVSA these days :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 April 2016, 13:04:29
On the last MOT on the mig estate we had , the advisory was rear springs corroded ,surely this must apply to virtually every vehicle on the road seems a pointless piece of advice to me
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Post by: Nick W on 07 April 2016, 13:32:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 05 April 2016, 23:09:32
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 April 2016, 22:30:56
Crawled under the TD to check the brake pipes before Thursday's MOT. Bugger, middle exhaust section has a small hole in it just before the join to the rear box. Shouldn't moan I suppose, 17 years old, and 130k. Two rear sections on order for tomorrow, and I am gritting my teeth at the fitted cost.:o Yes I could do it myself, but its one job I prefer to farm out. :y

100% with you on exhaust work. Pita without a ramp or pit. I only did the front section on mine as no one would give me a price. Only a price "as log as it all goes smoothly sir and no difficulties sir, but it's a 13 year old car sir" yadda yadda yadda. What they basically meant was "please write us a blank cheque sir".  ::)

Modern, bolt-together systems that hang under the suspension aren't too bad. The key is not to replace parts, but to do ALL of it. As that costs £90 for an Omega, it simply isn't worth pissing about.  I did mine from the cats back, on my own, in the street in under an hour. Another pair of hands would halve that time.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 07 April 2016, 15:09:02
Jet cleaned the exhaust manifolds and put them back onto the heads, soaking plenum and connector pipework in oven cleaner and then jet blast tomorrow
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Post by: Shackeng on 08 April 2016, 11:36:59
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 07 April 2016, 11:30:06
First is probably a stock item on the current favourites list.
Second item could be the beginnings of idler play :-\
Third item is what it is...

Good result all in all :y

I'll check that, I have a new idler standing by for such a condition. However, it specifically says" Slight play in N/S track rod end ball joint." :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 08 April 2016, 11:41:06
Quote from: Nick W on 07 April 2016, 13:32:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 05 April 2016, 23:09:32
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 April 2016, 22:30:56
Crawled under the TD to check the brake pipes before Thursday's MOT. Bugger, middle exhaust section has a small hole in it just before the join to the rear box. Shouldn't moan I suppose, 17 years old, and 130k. Two rear sections on order for tomorrow, and I am gritting my teeth at the fitted cost.:o Yes I could do it myself, but its one job I prefer to farm out. :y

100% with you on exhaust work. Pita without a ramp or pit. I only did the front section on mine as no one would give me a price. Only a price "as log as it all goes smoothly sir and no difficulties sir, but it's a 13 year old car sir" yadda yadda yadda. What they basically meant was "please write us a blank cheque sir".  ::)

Modern, bolt-together systems that hang under the suspension aren't too bad. The key is not to replace parts, but to do ALL of it. As that costs £90 for an Omega, it simply isn't worth pissing about.  I did mine from the cats back, on my own, in the street in under an hour. Another pair of hands would halve that time.

I agree Nick, however I just don't enjoy the flaking rust in the eyes. Also having watched them do the job, I certainly don't think I could have undone the front connecting bolts without a hot gas spanner! :y
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Post by: pauls on 08 April 2016, 16:51:10
Drove my car with wife and kids to have a look at a bmw after half an hour walked out a large chunk of change lighter and one bmw x1 sport on order for wife.    Got back into my omega and cried all the way home :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 April 2016, 17:02:35
Quote from: pauls on 08 April 2016, 16:51:10
Drove my car with wife and kids to have a look at a bmw after half an hour walked out a large chunk of change lighter and one bmw x1 sport on order for wife.    Got back into my omega and cried all the way home :'(

 :o :o :o :o :o

Why on earth did she want the X1? What was wrong with a 1,3 or 5 Series. I don't get point of the X1 or X3's  :-\
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Post by: migiestate on 08 April 2016, 17:09:16
I have fitted a new battery, replaced the code for the radio and cleaned out the inside of my 2.2 Omega estate. Thanks for all the help I have had to get this done   :y. I did not realise that the alarm would go off until I read up on here about battery removal and how to get it it out without the alarm going off. Thanks again for all the help and information.   :y :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 April 2016, 17:25:52
Quote from: tunnie on 08 April 2016, 17:02:35
Quote from: pauls on 08 April 2016, 16:51:10
Drove my car with wife and kids to have a look at a bmw after half an hour walked out a large chunk of change lighter and one bmw x1 sport on order for wife.    Got back into my omega and cried all the way home :'(

 :o :o :o :o :o

Why on earth did she want the X1? What was wrong with a 1,3 or 5 Series. I don't get point of the X1 or X3's  :-\
Specific family needs most likely...  :y

Nearly put a reservation deposit on the Tesla Model 3.  Same price as a Leaf, but twice the range and three times the value for money if it's half as well built as the Model S...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 08 April 2016, 18:01:17
Quote from: tunnie on 08 April 2016, 17:02:35
Quote from: pauls on 08 April 2016, 16:51:10
Drove my car with wife and kids to have a look at a bmw after half an hour walked out a large chunk of change lighter and one bmw x1 sport on order for wife.    Got back into my omega and cried all the way home :'(

 :o :o :o :o :o

Why on earth did she want the X1? What was wrong with a 1,3 or 5 Series. I don't get point of the X1 or X3's  :-\
I must admit its got more internal space than the 1 and 3 also she likes the ride height. For me she got more goodies for the money.



Al, if looking for a tesla come over this way across the road from bmw was one of teslas main showroom lots for you to drool over :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 April 2016, 18:37:31
Driven the S very 8)

The 3 is interesting as it doesn't look significantly smaller than the S, unfortunately they aren't actually building any until next year, so buying blind doesn't door it for me, although there could be some money to be made to beat the waiting list...
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Post by: jimbo125 on 08 April 2016, 23:05:09
Jet washed the plenum and inlet manifold and fixed SAI NRV. Went to Vx for some replacement parts, it is getting there :)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 April 2016, 23:48:04
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 April 2016, 17:25:52

Nearly put a reservation deposit on the Tesla Model 3.  Same price as a Leaf, but twice the range and three times the value for money if it's half as well built as the Model S...

I must admit, I'm very tempted. But no way I'd buy blind at that price ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 09 April 2016, 13:45:22
Bought some minor items from my local Merc dealer , and drooled over the new C63 AMG lovely car but would I spend all my life savings on it ? Definitely not no car is worth £60,000 +.
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Post by: amba on 09 April 2016, 14:21:10
Fitted a front windscreen camera to youngest daughters new Fiesta. :y

Most impressed with the unit and its quality and thanks for the reviews from other forum users..0806.from Amazon as her birthday pressie last week.
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Post by: biggriffin on 09 April 2016, 16:02:40
Just fitted my two new shock absorbers, and new gm bushes to the back.

Bushes supplied definitely no were near as good as genuine gm bushes.
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Post by: EMD on 09 April 2016, 18:13:57
Took a Mk3 Cavalier for a test drive , owner would not budge on the price so walked away  :(
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Post by: STEMO on 09 April 2016, 18:36:13
Quote from: EMD on 09 April 2016, 18:13:57
Took a Mk3 Cavalier for a test drive , owner would not budge on the price so walked away  :(
If a car is advertised at a certain price, why do you expect to get a discount?
I've just been to the Chinese. It cost £21.30, but I didn't offer £20.
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Post by: EMD on 09 April 2016, 18:40:32
Quote from: STEMO on 09 April 2016, 18:36:13
Quote from: EMD on 09 April 2016, 18:13:57
Took a Mk3 Cavalier for a test drive , owner would not budge on the price so walked away  :(
If a car is advertised at a certain price, why do you expect to get a discount?
I've just been to the Chinese. It cost £21.30, but I didn't offer £20.

Because he didnt tell me about it needing new :

Front brake discs
Rear tyres
2 rear lenses
A dent in the rear door
Weeping rocker cover and looked like the oil hadnt been changed in 10 yrs  ::)
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Post by: Shackeng on 09 April 2016, 18:49:15
Quote from: STEMO on 09 April 2016, 18:36:13
Quote from: EMD on 09 April 2016, 18:13:57
Took a Mk3 Cavalier for a test drive , owner would not budge on the price so walked away  :(
If a car is advertised at a certain price, why do you expect to get a discount?
I've just been to the Chinese. It cost £21.30, but I didn't offer £20.

I would have. ::) I bought a SH desk chair last week, in the local Office shop at £25, offered £20, and took it away. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 April 2016, 18:50:16
Quote from: EMD on 09 April 2016, 18:40:32
Quote from: STEMO on 09 April 2016, 18:36:13
Quote from: EMD on 09 April 2016, 18:13:57
Took a Mk3 Cavalier for a test drive , owner would not budge on the price so walked away  :(
If a car is advertised at a certain price, why do you expect to get a discount?
I've just been to the Chinese. It cost £21.30, but I didn't offer £20.

Because he didnt tell me about it needing new :

Front brake discs
Rear tyres
2 rear lenses
A dent in the rear door
Weeping rocker cover and looked like the oil hadnt been changed in 10 yrs  ::)
And you took it for a test drive? You're lucky to be alive.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 April 2016, 19:11:15
Thought I'd get lots done this weekend - I was aiming to have the (old Jag) wheels on the kit car.

Fell at the first and second hurdles - I can't find the old Jag wheel nuts (or any M12x1.25 nuts, in fact!) >:(

Then realised I've never actually put a front hub on a car that uses old fashioned taper bearings so googled how to set the end float.. tried all sorts of instructions (most people just say "seat the bearings, back it off, finger tight till you can feel just a hair of play") and I think what I settled on is actually likely "too tight" so it'll be backed off again tomorrow to try and hit the magic 0.001-0.003" of end float the book describes.

So much for rolling this weekend...
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Post by: tunnie on 09 April 2016, 19:28:04
Fitted all 4 of the older 'flat' style Elite alloys I had in the garage, with Kumho KU39's on them to the 3.2, vast, vast improvement over the shitty Nexens. Very happy  :)

Also had pair of Kumho KH31's fitted to the rear of the 2.2, as the rears were shot legally speaking.

Kumho's all around  :D
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Post by: Nick W on 09 April 2016, 19:34:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 April 2016, 19:11:15
Thought I'd get lots done this weekend - I was aiming to have the (old Jag) wheels on the kit car.

Fell at the first and second hurdles - I can't find the old Jag wheel nuts (or any M12x1.25 nuts, in fact!) >:(

Then realised I've never actually put a front hub on a car that uses old fashioned taper bearings so googled how to set the end float.. tried all sorts of instructions (most people just say "seat the bearings, back it off, finger tight till you can feel just a hair of play") and I think what I settled on is actually likely "too tight" so it'll be backed off again tomorrow to try and hit the magic 0.001-0.003" of end float the book describes.



Rally Design stock various M12x1.25 wheelnuts for about £1 each if that helps. You won't get them this weekend though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 April 2016, 19:41:05
Quote from: Nick W on 09 April 2016, 19:34:40
Rally Design stock various M12x1.25 wheelnuts for about £1 each if that helps. You won't get them this weekend though ;D

Ta Nick!  :y

I wish I'd gone looking for them earlier now so I'd have been prepared.. ah well :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 10 April 2016, 02:57:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 April 2016, 19:11:15
Thought I'd get lots done this weekend - I was aiming to have the (old Jag) wheels on the kit car.

Fell at the first and second hurdles - I can't find the old Jag wheel nuts (or any M12x1.25 nuts, in fact!) >:(

Then realised I've never actually put a front hub on a car that uses old fashioned taper bearings so googled how to set the end float.. tried all sorts of instructions (most people just say "seat the bearings, back it off, finger tight till you can feel just a hair of play") and I think what I settled on is actually likely "too tight" so it'll be backed off again tomorrow to try and hit the magic 0.001-0.003" of end float the book describes.

So much for rolling this weekend...
Yep sounds about right, had an Opel manta many years ago tighten hub nut to a certain torque value and then carefully slackennut until a 4" feeler gauge could be dragged through between washer and bearing. The tricky bit castlated nut so had to be careful of where the hole for the split pin was.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 10 April 2016, 12:04:09
Drop links and fuel filter on the little van, and a 12 hours night shift to go :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 10 April 2016, 12:33:38
Quote from: joff on 10 April 2016, 12:04:09
Drop links and fuel filter on the little van, and a 12 hours night shift to go :'(

Which one's that? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 10 April 2016, 13:27:03
Fitted a better set of reversing sensors...

Removed the rear seats and trim, fitted soundproof stuff, fitted new rear components...

Currently in the middle of rewiring the rear to accomodate the new speakers and amplifier :y

Removed all BOSE stuff when I first got my Miggy, around 2 1/2 years ago... only because the BOSE H/U was shagged and all speakers needed replaceing.....

Should be back together later....
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Post by: Calif-Native on 10 April 2016, 14:45:38
Flushed cooling system and loaded it with Toyota Antifreeze/Coolant for max protection.  Used the concentrated "Long Life Coolant" due to it not having silicates, borates, net gelling and no seal issues.  I prefer the Ethylene Glycol based stuff over DEX cool and have seen very long water pump service in my other GM cars with this Toyota product.   Finished the coil pack relocation this past week.  Next project is the Oil exchanger bypass to external cooler. 
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2016, 15:25:14
Not to car, but to garage - tidied up following have to get one of my roller cabs replaced (which mean the contents of the top and step up boxes were scattered all over the place ;D).

Hoovered garage floor again, managed to pull up a lot of paint by the door, looks like water has crept under the paint somehow.  Also noticed how badly I'd chipped the floor near one of the workbenches.  Looks like come summer, I'll need to drop another coat on it.
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Post by: STEMO on 10 April 2016, 15:45:35
We won't have a garage when we move, I'm going to get creative with space....and throw out all the shite I've been keeping in case I need it.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2016, 15:47:36
Quote from: STEMO on 10 April 2016, 15:45:35
We won't have a garage when we move, I'm going to get creative with space....and throw out all the shite I've been keeping in case I need it.  :(
I found a combination of gas and a spark was very effective at "housekeeping"....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 April 2016, 15:49:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 April 2016, 15:47:36
Quote from: STEMO on 10 April 2016, 15:45:35
We won't have a garage when we move, I'm going to get creative with space....and throw out all the shite I've been keeping in case I need it.  :(
I found a combination of gas and a spark was very effective at "housekeeping"....
No thanks, I'd rather go to the tip.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 10 April 2016, 16:05:54
Quote from: Shackeng on 10 April 2016, 12:33:38
Quote from: joff on 10 April 2016, 12:04:09
Drop links and fuel filter on the little van, and a 12 hours night shift to go :'(

Which one's that? :-\

1.9D Berlingo :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 April 2016, 17:09:30
Washed it, checked the fluids. Took the o/s/f wheel off to put the tyre on the correct way round but noticed it had worn down quite a bit on the inside edge so didn't bother.
I popped a tyre on that corner when I hit a pothole, which knocked the camber out badly.
Will need to get that sorted and then out another tyre on there.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 11 April 2016, 02:50:08
Just servicing the "maintenance free" battery, electrolyte low so topped up whilst on charge and will correct levels at end of charging :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 11 April 2016, 09:55:16
Quote from: joff on 10 April 2016, 16:05:54
Quote from: Shackeng on 10 April 2016, 12:33:38
Quote from: joff on 10 April 2016, 12:04:09
Drop links and fuel filter on the little van, and a 12 hours night shift to go :'(

Which one's that? :-\

1.9D Berlingo :y

Ah, haven't seen that one. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 11 April 2016, 13:22:02
Wheels back from being refurbed and I am £260 poorer, now to book the new tyres, so popped down to the place that are going to fit the order from Blackcircles and asked how much they will charge to supply and fit same tyres.

Answer is £130 a tyre
Blackcircles £101 a tyre

Fitted at the same place ::)

Almost £120 saving. What can I say
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 11 April 2016, 13:34:10
Taxed the TD. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 April 2016, 13:52:03
Quote from: joff on 11 April 2016, 13:22:02
Wheels back from being refurbed and I am £260 poorer, now to book the new tyres, so popped down to the place that are going to fit the order from Blackcircles and asked how much they will charge to supply and fit same tyres.

Answer is £130 a tyre
Blackcircles £101 a tyre

Fitted at the same place ::)

Almost £120 saving. What can I say

As I've found out, because you've done them out of their margin for profit. You will be bumped to the back of the queue if any issues popup.

I just went Kumho's for the 2.2 @ £140 for a pair of rears. There is another place i spotted just up the road actually, near Guffers they were sporting a Kumho flag. Will call in there for a quote next time
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 11 April 2016, 16:33:51
Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2016, 17:33:17
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 11 April 2016, 16:33:51
Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2016, 17:46:59
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2016, 17:33:17
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 11 April 2016, 16:33:51
Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
Because Snot can't keep up?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2016, 18:01:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2016, 17:46:59
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2016, 17:33:17
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 11 April 2016, 16:33:51
Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
Because Snot can't keep up?
Can't keep up? I'll have you know I've attended a speed awareness course, young man.  ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 April 2016, 18:33:09
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2016, 18:01:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2016, 17:46:59
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2016, 17:33:17
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 11 April 2016, 16:33:51
Just come back from Costa Del Skegness via all some favourite back roads I know at shall we say "not very sedate pace"  :-X :D When I hear a thump under the car  :-\
Looked in the mirror to see the piggin near side skirt flying into a farmers field  ::) :'(

'dangle berries'  >:( >:(
When I drive behind an omega, I always leave a decent gap.  ;D
Because Snot can't keep up?
Can't keep up? I'll have you know I've attended a speed awareness course, young man.  ;D
Even a blind cyclist can exceed 20mph
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Post by: joff on 12 April 2016, 00:35:46
Quote from: tunnie on 11 April 2016, 13:52:03
Quote from: joff on 11 April 2016, 13:22:02
Wheels back from being refurbed and I am £260 poorer, now to book the new tyres, so popped down to the place that are going to fit the order from Blackcircles and asked how much they will charge to supply and fit same tyres.

Answer is £130 a tyre
Blackcircles £101 a tyre

Fitted at the same place ::)

Almost £120 saving. What can I say

As I've found out, because you've done them out of their margin for profit. You will be bumped to the back of the queue if any issues popup.

I just went Kumho's for the 2.2 @ £140 for a pair of rears. There is another place i spotted just up the road actually, near Guffers they were sporting a Kumho flag. Will call in there for a quote next time

I did say this to them today when I checked there prices, he said they would not do that and you get a timed slot, which I have now booked for Thursday morning for 10:30, if they piss me about I'll just put bad words on there website, I've saved over £120 so I'm happy :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 10:06:55
MOT on the project - passed with no advisories  :)
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 12 April 2016, 11:14:14
good one  :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 12 April 2016, 15:21:51
MOT'd the BMW. It failed. Fixed it. Retested it. It passed. Hurrah!
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 April 2016, 16:13:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 April 2016, 15:21:51
MOT'd the BMW. It failed. Fixed it. Retested it. It passed. Hurrah!
Windscreen obstruction?
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Post by: aaronjb on 12 April 2016, 16:51:27
 ;D ;D

No, handbrake was about as useful as rearranging deck-chairs on the Titanic. Much better now, though, the car no longer goes whichever way gravity commands ;D

Oh and having had the TREs sorted and the alignment done, actually goes where I point it, too.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 20:28:54
Had another attempt at removing the window tints, this time used the steamer which worked a lot better. Still struggling with the glue residue on one window and getting the final shreds off the lower edge of the rear window.
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Post by: tunnie on 12 April 2016, 21:12:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 20:28:54
Had another attempt at removing the window tints, this time used the steamer which worked a lot better. Still struggling with the glue residue on one window and getting the final shreds off the lower edge of the rear window.

Tried nail varnish remover? Worked for me  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 April 2016, 21:16:42
Stripped the tailgate down to its constituent parts, including the glass.
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Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2016, 21:31:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 April 2016, 21:12:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 20:28:54
Had another attempt at removing the window tints, this time used the steamer which worked a lot better. Still struggling with the glue residue on one window and getting the final shreds off the lower edge of the rear window.

Tried nail varnish remover? Worked for me  :y
He might not have any nail varnish remover. I'm not surprised you have.  ;D
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Post by: EMD on 13 April 2016, 08:12:37
Parked it in its new garage  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2016, 19:11:51
Put some oil in one of them to stop it moaning.

Put a new switch in a members keyfob, and had a good chinwag :)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 13 April 2016, 19:42:25
Quote from: tunnie on 12 April 2016, 21:12:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 20:28:54
Had another attempt at removing the window tints, this time used the steamer which worked a lot better. Still struggling with the glue residue on one window and getting the final shreds off the lower edge of the rear window.

Tried nail varnish remover? Worked for me  :y
Googled and YouTubed the options last night and tried the common option of a new Stanley knife blade and some window cleaner and that's done a good job, once you loose the fear of scratching the glass then the glue comes off quite easily.

Just got to get the odd strips of glue off the rear window now which will be a slow process with the HRW elements on the surface.

Fitted another check strap bush, this time on the drivers side.

It's getting there!
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Post by: Lazydocker on 13 April 2016, 22:42:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2016, 19:42:25
Quote from: tunnie on 12 April 2016, 21:12:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 20:28:54
Had another attempt at removing the window tints, this time used the steamer which worked a lot better. Still struggling with the glue residue on one window and getting the final shreds off the lower edge of the rear window.

Tried nail varnish remover? Worked for me  :y
Googled and YouTubed the options last night and tried the common option of a new Stanley knife blade and some window cleaner and that's done a good job, once you loose the fear of scratching the glass then the glue comes off quite easily.

Just got to get the odd strips of glue off the rear window now which will be a slow process with the HRW elements on the surface.

Fitted another check strap bush, this time on the drivers side.

It's getting there!
Bettaware Sticky Stuff remover is pretty good stuff :y
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Post by: jimbo125 on 13 April 2016, 23:46:39
Serviced the last of the valve followers, amazing how stiff they get and the amount of dirty oil in them even with regular oil changes.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 14 April 2016, 00:10:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 13 April 2016, 22:42:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2016, 19:42:25
Quote from: tunnie on 12 April 2016, 21:12:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 20:28:54
Had another attempt at removing the window tints, this time used the steamer which worked a lot better. Still struggling with the glue residue on one window and getting the final shreds off the lower edge of the rear window.

Tried nail varnish remover? Worked for me  :y
Googled and YouTubed the options last night and tried the common option of a new Stanley knife blade and some window cleaner and that's done a good job, once you loose the fear of scratching the glass then the glue comes off quite easily.

Just got to get the odd strips of glue off the rear window now which will be a slow process with the HRW elements on the surface.

Fitted another check strap bush, this time on the drivers side.

It's getting there!
Bettaware Sticky Stuff remover is pretty good stuff :y
Tried it when I took the first tint off and it didn't touch it. Best method is steamer followed by tidying up with a blade and soapy water / glass cleaner.
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Post by: joff on 14 April 2016, 16:55:43
4 new tyres fitted today all went well, appointment 10:30 at MoTest Swindon with tyres from Blackcircles free coffee tea or hot chocolate 40 minuets later and I'm home, total saving £120.

Just fitted the poly rear bushes, but now have a coolant leak from coolant bridge area, job for tomorrow me thinks :y
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Post by: joff on 14 April 2016, 16:58:34
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 April 2016, 20:28:54
Had another attempt at removing the window tints, this time used the steamer which worked a lot better. Still struggling with the glue residue on one window and getting the final shreds off the lower edge of the rear window.


I use carb cleaner on kitchen roll, works for me :y
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Post by: YZ250 on 15 April 2016, 09:19:38
Done nothing to the car as a week has gone by now without the need to pump the tyres up every day. Fingers crossed it seems like the wheels refurb has done the job.  :y
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 April 2016, 13:15:27
Bought genuine MB oil filter & Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil ready for the V8 oil change.
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Post by: STEMO on 15 April 2016, 15:05:14
Nowt.......again.
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Post by: krabi_one on 16 April 2016, 20:48:55
I DID IT !!!
I replaced timing belt and water pump tensioner etc. for the first time in my life by myself :)
well Happy
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Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2016, 20:54:51
Quote from: krabi_one on 16 April 2016, 20:48:55
I DID IT !!!
I replaced timing belt and water pump tensioner etc. for the first time in my life by myself :)
well Happy
I'll bet your very pleased with yourself. Well done. :y
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Post by: jimbo125 on 16 April 2016, 23:19:51
Quote from: krabi_one on 16 April 2016, 20:48:55
I DID IT !!!
I replaced timing belt and water pump tensioner etc. for the first time in my life by myself :)
well Happy
Well done and saved yourself a bloody fortune and done a better job than Vx I bet :y
Me, just cleaned the crankcase, cylinder crowns and thoroughly flushed the water jacket of crude. Oh and cleaned engine bay ready for Dinitrol 4010 treatment
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 April 2016, 22:56:50
Acted as "tool hander and brew maker" for MrsGK as she swapped ECU and bits... and it worked! Just the "wheres me slushbox" spanner light on, which we can live with...
 Shes also fitted new handbrake springs to her Golf... she'll need her own toolbox at this rate!
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Post by: jimbo125 on 17 April 2016, 23:49:34
Dinitroled the engine bay , not as shiny as it was  sort of mat finish but more corrosion resistant resealed the oil cooler cover as heads were of but NOW there on and me back hurts from 16 head bolts and the torqueing they require. Satisfying though to see it coming together :)
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Post by: annihilator on 19 April 2016, 13:05:35
swapped out my "seen better days" standard door speakers from these

(http://s27.postimg.org/6k1cf5f5v/P1050697.jpg)

to these (been in a draw for years)

(http://s29.postimg.org/tj2lu87tz/P1050699.jpg)

(http://s27.postimg.org/jemtoksg3/P1050702.jpg)

John.
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Post by: joff on 19 April 2016, 15:49:52
Oil cooler change yesterday, not a nice job to do, old cooler had almost no sealant on it. Just hanging around for the 24 hours to be up so I can put some fresh coolant in now, engine all back together and another oil change as it has 100K on it now plus about 400 miles. Had to have the oil filter off to do the cooler so why not I say.

Hope that is the coolant leak fixed as I need to get out and test the rear poly's
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Post by: minifreek on 19 April 2016, 20:23:09
Not today but on Sunday.... I thrashed the arse off me Omega - again - oat 3 Sisters track :y

The new Bridgestone Potenza's hung on very well indeed, no matter how hard I pushed them :)
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Post by: joff on 20 April 2016, 14:35:41
Quote from: joff on 19 April 2016, 15:49:52
Oil cooler change yesterday, not a nice job to do, old cooler had almost no sealant on it. Just hanging around for the 24 hours to be up so I can put some fresh coolant in now, engine all back together and another oil change as it has 100K on it now plus about 400 miles. Had to have the oil filter off to do the cooler so why not I say.

Hope that is the coolant leak fixed as I need to get out and test the rear poly's

All done, don't see much of a change with the poly's on the rear donuts :-\
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Post by: tunnie on 20 April 2016, 14:39:15
Not driven either of them all week yet, weather to nice not to bike it in  8)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 April 2016, 17:32:08
Gave the Merc a good run out today, it really can fly !!
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Post by: Jimbob on 22 April 2016, 19:10:50
treated Big blue to an oil and filter change and replacement bumper loom.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 April 2016, 12:48:16
Started it for the first time in 3 months and she fired up first time!  :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 23 April 2016, 19:32:47
Had code 303, so thought best sort it.
Changed plugs x6, changed oil n filter, refitted splitter, cleaned breathers, checked my£28 shockers  :y thought let's change the fuel filter, after wat seemed like an age, using the correct fuel clip pliers, it's off, found a new 1, fitted it, started it up, whoosh fuel all over the floor, bloody clip hadn't seated, two different clips later, seems fine, so had a bath in Tesco 99' :-X.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 24 April 2016, 00:25:50
Connected up exhausts to manifolds, SAI pipes back on, heat shields in place, coolant intake pipe back on and oil cooler pipes put on. Coolant pipe onto thermostat and bastard bolt finally located >:(
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2016, 09:48:27
Finally changed the oil on TBE - its not often that I get the chance, as she's often out at the weekend, but as she is not allowed to drive currently, it meant it was all mine :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2016, 09:48:53
Oh, and the oil really wasn't pretty  :-[
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Post by: joff on 24 April 2016, 10:21:35
Inlet manifold off to check for coolant leak and looks like HBV has failed again >:(
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Post by: Nick W on 24 April 2016, 11:08:07
Quote from: joff on 24 April 2016, 10:21:35
Inlet manifold off to check for coolant leak and looks like HBV has failed again >:(

At least that's easy and cheap.
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Post by: Dan282 on 24 April 2016, 11:42:12
2nd autobox service in a week. This time changed no 2-3 soloniod which was the cause of my poor gearchange.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 24 April 2016, 12:09:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2016, 09:48:53
Oh, and the oil really wasn't pretty  :-[

Really must do mine... It looks very bad by my standards and, worse still, I actually can't remember the last change!  :-[

Can't be too bad as it's still got a nice golden colour to it but.....
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Post by: EMD on 24 April 2016, 13:06:28
Finally stopped the water leak from the sensor on the rad  ;)
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 24 April 2016, 14:00:54
Emptied the back of the car of the saleable contents of my old caravan which me and the lad dismantled in a lay bye in 3 hours last Monday before scrapping what was left  :y

I parked on the weigh bridge for a minute on the way out.

With fat bastard me in the driving seat, skinny git mini me in the passenger seat and crammed with the internals and windows of the van, the weight gauge read 2180 kg  :o :o

I drove home rather sedately  ;) ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 24 April 2016, 16:14:26
Swapped the projects bumper for a far better one that was lurking in the loft. Crash bar is immaculate and all looking rust free around the front end except for some minor surface rust which I scraped off, painted rust convertor on then went over all the unseen parts with under seal. Also remove the SL pump which will make a bit more space for the LPG ECU.....


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Post by: joshwyatt on 24 April 2016, 17:47:01
Sold one of them yesterday, now only down to one Omega!
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 April 2016, 20:35:41
Fitted new air filter & new pollen filters to the Terracan, was going to do the oil & filter as well but went for a couple of pints instead !
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Post by: joff on 24 April 2016, 23:04:19
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 April 2016, 17:47:01
Sold one of them yesterday, now only down to one Omega!

Well done :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 24 April 2016, 23:29:31
Quote from: joshwyatt on 24 April 2016, 17:47:01
Sold one of them yesterday, now only down to one Omega!
Hopefully a fellow Road Wars fan :y
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Post by: aaronjb on 25 April 2016, 00:07:48
Went to finish off the back end of the kit car (well, put both half shafts in) and realised I'd bought 7/16 UNC instead of UNF. Blast.

So .. got one side half together and then ran out of M10x1.5 Nyloc's as well. Double blast.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 25 April 2016, 08:12:55
Put coolant bridge, new Vx HBV, Timed the engine and cam covers on. Cleaned the expansion tank bracket onto rear of the number 2 head some of the electrics are back together and me back knows it.
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2016, 17:07:00
Topped the Battlebus up with electricity, and the Bullet up with air.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 25 April 2016, 17:28:13
Got some stuff out of it and ran to nursery and back for little one... twice ::)

Oh... And used it to jump start the neighbours Renault Traffic :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2016, 17:29:41
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 April 2016, 17:28:13
Oh... And used it to jump start the neighbours Renault Traffic :y
I'm guessing not that neighbour...
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Post by: Lazydocker on 25 April 2016, 17:32:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2016, 17:29:41
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 April 2016, 17:28:13
Oh... And used it to jump start the neighbours Renault Traffic :y
I'm guessing not that neighbour...
The only time my jump leads would be used there is if they were attached to his testicles :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2016, 17:53:21
Ooooo, that imagine isn't going to erase quickly....
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 April 2016, 22:56:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2016, 17:53:21
Ooooo, that imagine isn't going to erase quickly....

Just need a 500 Volt Megger to "complete the circuit". :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 25 April 2016, 23:04:39
Driven it and put fuel in it :D
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Post by: jimbo125 on 26 April 2016, 00:05:39
Compression tested and a vast improvement over the pre rebuilt heads :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 26 April 2016, 07:29:13
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 April 2016, 17:32:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2016, 17:29:41
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 April 2016, 17:28:13
Oh... And used it to jump start the neighbours Renault Traffic :y
I'm guessing not that neighbour...
The only time my jump leads would be used there is if they were attached to his testicles ] :-X

Stemo be bouncing in soon,with talk like this. ;D
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Post by: minifreek on 26 April 2016, 08:08:29
Was supposed to be changing the inlet cams for A cams from G cams at the weekend but rain stopped play - again....

That and I need to get a pair of camshaft oil seals of which no-one in Vx dealership land seems to know what they are....?
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 April 2016, 14:07:49
Cleaning the Merc, it will be on the Spalding Classic Car Club stand on the 1st of May at Springfields Spalding only if it is dry though !
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Post by: Lazydocker on 26 April 2016, 16:42:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 April 2016, 22:56:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2016, 17:53:21
Ooooo, that imagine isn't going to erase quickly....

Just need a 500 Volt Megger to "complete the circuit". :y

Not enough >:(
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Post by: ted_one on 26 April 2016, 16:56:49
Broke my red MV6 >:(
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 17:38:19
Drove it 20miles to put some go-go juice in it, only to find the A43 is chaos due to speed limits to protect the cones. No idea what the cones are supposed to protect, bloody highways mongrels.

It snowed as well :o  (that said, its snowing heavily now)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 April 2016, 17:40:31
Quote from: nitro on 26 April 2016, 16:56:49
Broke my red MV6 >:(
       



Oh no what have you done ?
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Post by: aaronjb on 26 April 2016, 18:14:20
Watched the RX8 go off on the back of a flatbed and £460 arrive in my account in return.


Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 17:38:19
Drove it 20miles to put some go-go juice in it, only to find the A43 is chaos due to speed limits to protect the cones. No idea what the cones are supposed to protect, bloody highways mongrels.

Aren't there roadworks part way along.. sure the sign said Feb 16 till summer 2017 when I went past the other day..
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 18:46:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 April 2016, 18:14:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 17:38:19
Drove it 20miles to put some go-go juice in it, only to find the A43 is chaos due to speed limits to protect the cones. No idea what the cones are supposed to protect, bloody highways mongrels.

Aren't there roadworks part way along.. sure the sign said Feb 16 till summer 2017 when I went past the other day..
Yeah, the 'Donalds roundabout at Towcester, something to do with more housing needing roundabout tarted.

But it was a standstill today, whoever put up the roadworks guard needs shooting because they are mongrels, and how many workmen did I see in the 40mins I was queuing to do a mile? Zero. Zilch. No wonder its going to take so oppsing long  >:(
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Post by: biggriffin on 26 April 2016, 20:10:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 18:46:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 April 2016, 18:14:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 17:38:19
Drove it 20miles to put some go-go juice in it, only to find the A43 is chaos due to speed limits to protect the cones. No idea what the cones are supposed to protect, bloody highways mongrels.

Aren't there roadworks part way along.. sure the sign said Feb 16 till summer 2017 when I went past the other day..
Yeah, the 'Donalds roundabout at Towcester, something to do with more housing needing roundabout tarted.

But it was a standstill today, whoever put up the roadworks guard needs shooting because they are mongrels, and how many workmen did I see in the 40mins I was queuing to do a mile? Zero. Zilch. No wonder its going to take so oppsing long  >:(

The roadwork's have been there a while, the phrase"plan your journey" "leave 5 min-wets earlier" or there is the "don't they know who you are, and your time is precious"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2016, 18:05:06
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 April 2016, 20:10:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 18:46:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 April 2016, 18:14:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2016, 17:38:19
Drove it 20miles to put some go-go juice in it, only to find the A43 is chaos due to speed limits to protect the cones. No idea what the cones are supposed to protect, bloody highways mongrels.

Aren't there roadworks part way along.. sure the sign said Feb 16 till summer 2017 when I went past the other day..
Yeah, the 'Donalds roundabout at Towcester, something to do with more housing needing roundabout tarted.

But it was a standstill today, whoever put up the roadworks guard needs shooting because they are mongrels, and how many workmen did I see in the 40mins I was queuing to do a mile? Zero. Zilch. No wonder its going to take so oppsing long  >:(

The roadwork's have been there a while, the phrase"plan your journey" "leave 5 min-wets earlier" or there is the "don't they know who you are, and your time is precious"
You mean leave 40min earlier, because it'll be chaos whilst the contractors are doing buggerall.

My fault I guess, as I foolishly forgot that it was unfeasible to drive 10 miles, fill the tank, and drive 10 miles back in my lunch hour. I foolishly assumed it would be different to rush hour on Grand Prix day.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 29 April 2016, 23:22:39
Front end of engine back together and leaking oil cooler pipe union fixed :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 29 April 2016, 23:58:09
Drove it to Basingstoke and back for an interview
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Post by: Stargazer57N on 30 April 2016, 00:47:50
absolutely nothing today she's running like a dream. :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2016, 01:10:57
Did a few jobs ready for sale weekend away. Nearly made it too... Brakes failed a mile from destination, so that's a job for the morning >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:18
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 29 April 2016, 23:58:09
Drove it to Basingstoke and back for an interview
Presumably for a job closer to home, as that would be an impressive commute ;D

Or considering moving?  Remember the water quality does something the closer you get to Readingham :P ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:50
Oh, and being serious for a second, good luck :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:39:02
Put some petrol in the Bullet, then shortly after ignored the oil level warning.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 April 2016, 10:46:04
Found the cause of the brake failure...

Wheel rim had rubbed through a rear brake hose.

Will be replacing with front hoses as they are longer and will be able to be secured out of the way... Though quite way the hose would be anywhere near the wheel in the first place is a puzzle as they follow the line of the control arm and cut in to the caliper above the hub :-\
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Post by: Lazydocker on 30 April 2016, 16:21:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:18
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 29 April 2016, 23:58:09
Drove it to Basingstoke and back for an interview
Presumably for a job closer to home, as that would be an impressive commute ;D

Or considering moving?  Remember the water quality does something the closer you get to Readingham :P ;D

I used to live in Basingrad so no plans to move back there! :o ::)

Yes, work from home. Head office is Basingstoke. Although it's likely that in future I will need to be down there more often.
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:50
Oh, and being serious for a second, good luck :y
Thanks. Left there with a contract on the likelihood I would be offered the job by the end of the day. Just before I got home I got the call... Start in 2 weeks :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 30 April 2016, 16:38:56
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 30 April 2016, 16:21:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:18
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 29 April 2016, 23:58:09
Drove it to Basingstoke and back for an interview
Presumably for a job closer to home, as that would be an impressive commute ;D

Or considering moving?  Remember the water quality does something the closer you get to Readingham :P ;D

I used to live in Basingrad so no plans to move back there! :o ::)

Yes, work from home. Head office is Basingstoke. Although it's likely that in future I will need to be down there more often.
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:50
Oh, and being serious for a second, good luck :y


Thanks. Left there with a contract on the likelihood I would be offered the job by the end of the day. Just before I got home I got the call... Start in 2 weeks :y

Excellent news. Well done Paul. Was this related to the previous interview?
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Post by: Lazydocker on 30 April 2016, 17:06:34
Quote from: Shackeng on 30 April 2016, 16:38:56
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 30 April 2016, 16:21:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:18
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 29 April 2016, 23:58:09
Drove it to Basingstoke and back for an interview
Presumably for a job closer to home, as that would be an impressive commute ;D

Or considering moving?  Remember the water quality does something the closer you get to Readingham :P ;D

I used to live in Basingrad so no plans to move back there! :o ::)

Yes, work from home. Head office is Basingstoke. Although it's likely that in future I will need to be down there more often.
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2016, 10:28:50
Oh, and being serious for a second, good luck :y


Thanks. Left there with a contract on the likelihood I would be offered the job by the end of the day. Just before I got home I got the call... Start in 2 weeks :y

Excellent news. Well done Paul. Was this related to the previous interview?

Yep. 2 interviews and a day at Donnington Park later :y

Should prove to be very good in the long run
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Post by: tunnie on 30 April 2016, 17:42:55
Congrats  :y

Will be regularly coming past my neck of woods? (Jc 4a M3)

Have to catch up some time.  :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 30 April 2016, 17:47:38
Quote from: tunnie on 30 April 2016, 17:42:55
Congrats  :y

Will be regularly coming past my neck of woods? (Jc 4a M3)

Have to catch up some time.  :y

Not sure how much... Mostly I'll be remote ;) :y
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Post by: Nick W on 30 April 2016, 18:09:55
Having a bit of a tidy-up, I found the bumper guard for the towbar. I didn't refit it when I changed the bumper after Christmas, as most of the paint was flaking off and it looked terrible. And I rarely use the towbar.


So I gave it a lick with a wire brush on the grinder, and a quick coat of primer and then gloss black aerosol paint.


It now looks much better(although I really should have sanded it smooth before painting), so I finally refitted it.
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Post by: steve6367 on 30 April 2016, 19:46:20
Purchased some new rear springs to hopefully sort the ride height, now just to fit them!
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Post by: baggedestate on 30 April 2016, 22:14:41
I started fitting my air ride kit. All the compressor,wiring,air tank is all fitted. Just gotta fit the struts,bags and air lines tomorrow
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Post by: minifreek on 01 May 2016, 13:45:07
Quote from: baggedestate on 30 April 2016, 22:14:41
I started fitting my air ride kit. All the compressor,wiring,air tank is all fitted. Just gotta fit the struts,bags and air lines tomorrow

Shall be interesting to see the completed project, been thinking of doing this to mine for a while :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 May 2016, 15:33:41
Not to the car, but playing with OOF's hardware.  Finally yanked out all the disks in one of the servers and rebuilt it diskless.  Had the air compressor on it as well, as the fans were previously going a bit mental.
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Post by: baggedestate on 01 May 2016, 18:26:52
well i got the front air ride all on :) just uploading some pictures :) and get ready to start rears tomorrow
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Post by: Stargazer57N on 01 May 2016, 18:38:10
Washed and polished Oscar and cleaned the engine bay today, it's starting to get up to my standard now. I can't stand a dirty engine bay, I think the last owner must have lived on a beach with the amount of sand I removed from around the strut top mount areas.
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 01 May 2016, 18:38:23
stipped out the sunroof ecu and cleaned the plastic disc  to stop the phantom opening of the sunroof. easy job and a little silicone grease to help it to run smoothly. :y
 
Also changed the rear exhaust hanger on the jeep as it had broken its lip. piggin thing to took ages to get off as the 2x18mm bolts were tight all the way out, ::) plenty of WD40 and a backwards and forwards with a long breaker bar and it came off eventually. Bolts coated in plenty of anti seize grease before refitting.
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Post by: Shackeng on 01 May 2016, 19:56:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 May 2016, 15:33:41
Not to the car, but playing with OOF's hardware.  Finally yanked out all the disks in one of the servers and rebuilt it diskless.  Had the air compressor on it as well, as the fans were previously going a bit mental.

Thanks very much Jaime. :y :y :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 01 May 2016, 19:59:34
Quote from: Stargazer57N on 01 May 2016, 18:38:10
Washed and polished Oscar and cleaned the engine bay today, it's starting to get up to my standard now. I can't stand a dirty engine bay, I think the last owner must have lived on a beach with the amount of sand I removed from around the strut top mount areas.

If that was a local vehicle, I am not surprised. I lived on the Firth for 8 years, and blown sand/topsoil due to farming practices was occasionally a serious issue. :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 15:00:38
Yet another oil and filter change on the project.  ::)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 02 May 2016, 15:45:15
Drove the spare one home from the unit early this morning... Pulled onto the driveway and the rad cracked! ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 May 2016, 18:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 15:00:38
Yet another oil and filter change on the project.  ::)
I was gonna change the oil on the Bullet, but:

a) my back is still buggered today
b) not enough oil

So I put a litre in to replenish what it seems to be dumping every time its stopped.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 02 May 2016, 18:34:09
Took the 4x4 well off road & found a great riverside walk for the dog.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 20:34:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 May 2016, 18:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 15:00:38
Yet another oil and filter change on the project.  ::)
I was gonna change the oil on the Bullet, but:

a) my back is still buggered today
b) not enough oil

So I put a litre in to replenish what it seems to be dumping every time its stopped.
a) Stick to drinking Tea  :D
b) I bought four from the dealers the other day as I thought the stock may be a little low in the shed, opened the door and found six LOL.

...on the upside a nice oil leak keeps the floor pan rust free!
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Post by: minifreek on 04 May 2016, 13:58:24
Taxed it for the next 12 months..... :o :-X
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Post by: pauls on 04 May 2016, 14:43:43
Oil and filter change..relised it had not had one since last feb oops :-X

Also ordered new magnaflow backbox
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 May 2016, 16:11:06
Nothing - bought another one though. A maroon 3.2 elite.  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2016, 18:57:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 20:34:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 May 2016, 18:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 15:00:38
Yet another oil and filter change on the project.  ::)
I was gonna change the oil on the Bullet, but:

a) my back is still buggered today
b) not enough oil

So I put a litre in to replenish what it seems to be dumping every time its stopped.
a) Stick to drinking Tea  :D
b) I bought four from the dealers the other day as I thought the stock may be a little low in the shed, opened the door and found six LOL.

...on the upside a nice oil leak keeps the floor pan rust free!
Ooooo, don't throw away the empty cans ;)
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Post by: EMD on 04 May 2016, 19:53:02
Put a tent over it , that will stop them damn seagulls and pigeons crapping on as soon as its clean  :)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 May 2016, 00:02:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2016, 18:57:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 20:34:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 May 2016, 18:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 02 May 2016, 15:00:38
Yet another oil and filter change on the project.  ::)
I was gonna change the oil on the Bullet, but:

a) my back is still buggered today
b) not enough oil

So I put a litre in to replenish what it seems to be dumping every time its stopped.
a) Stick to drinking Tea  :D
b) I bought four from the dealers the other day as I thought the stock may be a little low in the shed, opened the door and found six LOL.

...on the upside a nice oil leak keeps the floor pan rust free!
Ooooo, don't throw away the empty cans ;)
Can sort you some out (also have a faulty door solenoid as well) so can drop some off when next passing.

Took 35L of used oil to the oil recycling tank at the local tip as well! I must go more often LOL
 
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 May 2016, 21:00:19
Took the Merc over to Oundle, first time my mate has seen it since I bought it drove beautifully  there & back.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 05 May 2016, 23:05:54
Was going to work on the miggy today but her in doors wanted the decking jet blasted, so what she wants she gets. The tinnitus is quiet enough without her nagging ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: EMD on 06 May 2016, 15:42:35
Put the air con on and still ice cold from last year which is a first for any omega ive owned  :)
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Post by: ted_one on 06 May 2016, 16:03:31
Found the cause of a nasty nearside knock on one of the MV6's.....  droplink had got loose :o nipped it up and all's quiet again.
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Post by: pauls on 06 May 2016, 16:18:32
As stated in another thread i had a new stainless back box fitted :y
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Post by: joff on 06 May 2016, 16:22:42
Quote from: nitro on 06 May 2016, 16:03:31
Found the cause of a nasty nearside knock on one of the MV6's.....  droplink had got loose :o nipped it up and all's quiet again.

Will have to check mine on the estate as I have the same, drop links and rear track control are the only things I have not checked :y
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Post by: Stargazer57N on 06 May 2016, 16:42:21
Replaced Diff oil, cleaned front brakes, copper greased  the brake pipes and a little undersealing done.
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2016, 09:33:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 May 2016, 00:02:23
Can sort you some out (also have a faulty door solenoid as well) so can drop some off when next passing.
Cheers Mr VXL :y

What some switches to refurb the motor?   And you've reminded me, I need to change one in the Bullet that's gone a bit lazy  :-[
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2016, 09:35:41
Quote from: EMD on 06 May 2016, 15:42:35
Put the air con on and still ice cold from last year which is a first for any omega ive owned  :)
I was using TBE last week, as she was away (and can't drive anyway), because the A/C works.

Looking at the history I have, it's never been regassed in 13yrs :o
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 May 2016, 09:55:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2016, 09:35:41
Quote from: EMD on 06 May 2016, 15:42:35
Put the air con on and still ice cold from last year which is a first for any omega ive owned  :)
I was using TBE last week, as she was away (and can't drive anyway), because the A/C works.

Looking at the history I have, it's never been regassed in 13yrs :o

Superior Facelift see ;) :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2016, 10:16:35
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 08 May 2016, 09:55:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2016, 09:35:41
Quote from: EMD on 06 May 2016, 15:42:35
Put the air con on and still ice cold from last year which is a first for any omega ive owned  :)
I was using TBE last week, as she was away (and can't drive anyway), because the A/C works.

Looking at the history I have, it's never been regassed in 13yrs :o

Superior Facelift see ;) :D
The SB's first failure was probably about 12yrs in, needing a regas. Sadly, a couple of years ago when Mrs TB refused to drive he inferior FL, the compressor let go quite badly, and I've never bothered to resolve it, given that I think its now on borrowed time  :'(
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Post by: Shackeng on 08 May 2016, 13:25:25
Pumped out the ATF in the TD box, and refilled, took 5 litres, so at least its refreshed until I get round to dropping the sumps. 8)
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Post by: annihilator on 08 May 2016, 14:00:16
converting my mum's garden shed to my omega parts store shed  ;D

John.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2016, 16:39:56
Fixed someone else's and broken the trolley  >:(
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Post by: Steve B on 08 May 2016, 17:19:03
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2016, 13:25:25
Pumped out the ATF in the TD box, and refilled, took 5 litres, so at least its refreshed until I get round to dropping the sumps. 8)
Did you syphon it out  :-\
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 May 2016, 17:47:46
Washed, polished, cleaned interior of my 2.5 to get it ready to sell. I will miss the old girl after approx. 5 years of ownership and a lot of effort to get it (mostly) up to the spec I wanted.
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Post by: amazonian on 08 May 2016, 19:30:32
Watched Harris K Telemacher replace my cam sensor, and would like to say,

                                    THANK YOU VERY MUCH

 :) :y

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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 May 2016, 19:36:47
Repaired the loom to the exterior temp sensor in 2 places and, before that, drove it with a lot of stuff in!!
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2016, 19:55:32
Washed both Omegas, but couldn't dry them quick enough.

Still, as my grandma used to say, at least its clean dirt.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 May 2016, 19:57:33
Quote from: amazonian on 08 May 2016, 19:30:32
Watched Harris K Telemacher replace my cam sensor, and would like to say,

                                    THANK YOU VERY MUCH

 :) :y
You're welcome  :y
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Post by: Stargazer57N on 10 May 2016, 23:11:14
Replaced my Omegas rear shock absorbers nearside one was totally goosed no resistance left in it at all, offside one must have been replaced at some point in time as all the bolts where copper greased. You've got to wonder though at what sort of numpty would replace only one shocker on an axle.
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2016, 08:09:48
Kept squealing the tyres...   ...in the pouring rain :o
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 May 2016, 15:47:40
Oil (long overdue by my standards, possibly even by GM's!), oil filter, air filter, Pollon filter. Swapped driver's door switch panel and headlamp washer splitter from other car. Replaced the fog lights in the Irmscher bumper.
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Post by: mikiep1986 on 11 May 2016, 16:35:51
topped up air in tyres
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 May 2016, 17:58:06
Oh... And spotted that I need a new tyre before driving to Nottingham tomorrow! In light of our current circumstances it will have to be el cheapo - not happy about it but it can wear quickly and go in the bin!!
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Post by: oldaneal on 12 May 2016, 09:54:45
Started Cleaning out my astra of all the takeaway boxes and thinking of working on my Nissan Pulsar soon, probably start by charging the battery and seeing if it starts.
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Post by: Shackeng on 12 May 2016, 19:08:28
Replaced the KYB springs, one broken which failed the MOT, >:( for a pair of Sachs from ECP, £32.49 each +VAT. While doing so noticed a diff leak so must top it up, CBA to replace the seal as its only a weep. 8) :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 12 May 2016, 19:12:09
Quote from: BIGtime on 08 May 2016, 17:19:03
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2016, 13:25:25
Pumped out the ATF in the TD box, and refilled, took 5 litres, so at least its refreshed until I get round to dropping the sumps. 8)
Did you syphon it out  :-\

No, I used my sump pump. :y Talking of which, the uncommanded driveless increase in revs at 30MPH has disappeared, so it was the box oil. Annoying as it has only done 13000 since fitting the AR35, and I was told it had been re-furbished 12000 before that. Serves me right for believing that story. >:(
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Post by: YZ250 on 13 May 2016, 12:00:01
Broke the 3.2  :'(

Me thinks the alternator is knackered.  :'(  Well if it isn't that I don't know what it is, as with the engine running at 2000rpm I'm getting 11.4 at the terminals.
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Post by: Lagondanet on 13 May 2016, 15:37:29
Harlington to St Pancras
St Pancras to Harlington
Harlington to Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
 :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 May 2016, 16:34:49
Quote from: Lagondanet on 13 May 2016, 15:37:29
Harlington to St Pancras
St Pancras to Harlington
Harlington to Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
 :y
Must be beer o' clock then :y
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Post by: Lagondanet on 13 May 2016, 17:45:54
Yes.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 May 2016, 19:14:16
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 May 2016, 16:34:49
Quote from: Lagondanet on 13 May 2016, 15:37:29
Harlington to St Pancras
St Pancras to Harlington
Harlington to Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
 :y
Must be beer o' clock then :y
Its friday night, I should be socialable and go into town. But I really CBA  :-[
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 May 2016, 19:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2016, 19:14:16
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 May 2016, 16:34:49
Quote from: Lagondanet on 13 May 2016, 15:37:29
Harlington to St Pancras
St Pancras to Harlington
Harlington to Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
Harlington to Luton
Luton to Harlington
 :y
Must be beer o' clock then :y
Its friday night, I should be socialable and go into the village But I really CBA  :-[
::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2016, 08:57:07
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 May 2016, 19:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2016, 19:14:16
Its friday night, I should be socialable and go into the village But I really CBA  :-[
::)
Brakkers has a town hall and a town council. Therefore, it makes it a town.  I'm sure the more up-their-own-arses residents would like to think of it as a village, but the reality is it's a small market town, no matter what that Gixer fella may say - and lets face it, he hardly has room to talk, does he :P
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Post by: Shackeng on 14 May 2016, 12:13:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2016, 08:57:07
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 May 2016, 19:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2016, 19:14:16
Its friday night, I should be socialable and go into the village But I really CBA  :-[
::)
Brakkers has a town hall and a town council. Therefore, it makes it a town.  I'm sure the more up-their-own-arses residents would like to think of it as a village, but the reality is it's a small market town, no matter what that Gixer fella may say - and lets face it, he hardly has room to talk, does he :P

...and was even in the last century in 1949 when I was at school there! :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 May 2016, 14:03:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2016, 08:57:07
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 May 2016, 19:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2016, 19:14:16
Its friday night, I should be socialable and go into the village But I really CBA  :-[
::)
Brakkers has a town hall and a town council. Therefore, it makes it a town.  I'm sure the more up-their-own-arses residents would like to think of it as a village, but the reality is it's a small market town, no matter what that Gixer fella may say - and lets face it, he hardly has room to talk, does he :P
I knew you would bite ;D


Fwiw, the first place I lived was the UKs largest village ;)
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Post by: joff on 14 May 2016, 17:04:21
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 14 May 2016, 14:03:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2016, 08:57:07
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 May 2016, 19:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2016, 19:14:16
Its friday night, I should be socialable and go into the village But I really CBA  :-[
::)
Brakkers has a town hall and a town council. Therefore, it makes it a town.  I'm sure the more up-their-own-arses residents would like to think of it as a village, but the reality is it's a small market town, no matter what that Gixer fella may say - and lets face it, he hardly has room to talk, does he :P
I knew you would bite ;D


Fwiw, the first place I lived was the
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 14 May 2016, 17:20:56
Gave the white MV6 a deserved 90mile wragging down the M4 to Rob G's place,and picked up a Irmy bumper in nice condition,Rob's recycling centre was working at full chat,so I didn't hang around too long, just in case he started taking bits off mine :o Cheers Rob :y
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Post by: TD on 14 May 2016, 18:18:55
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 14 May 2016, 14:03:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2016, 08:57:07
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 13 May 2016, 19:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2016, 19:14:16
Its friday night, I should be socialable and go into the village But I really CBA  :-[
::)
Brakkers has a town hall and a town council. Therefore, it makes it a town.  I'm sure the more up-their-own-arses residents would like to think of it as a village, but the reality is it's a small market town, no matter what that Gixer fella may say - and lets face it, he hardly has room to talk, does he :P
I knew you would bite ;D


Fwiw, the first place I lived was the UKs largest village ;)

That narrows it down to about 20 villages  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 14 May 2016, 19:20:14
Gave it a wash and polish....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 May 2016, 19:46:59
Cranleigh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 14 May 2016, 20:12:43
Removed the alternator from the 3.2 and then the regulator. Tried to get a new regulator today but no joy so will have to order one.
I'm an impatient sod and I want it NOW. I don't want to order it, I want to go in to a shop and buy it NOW. I was willing to travel millions of miles today just to get one. The art of face to face purchasing is dying so I've got to join the masses and order online.  >:(
Luckily I have the German to drive about in while I'm waiting.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 May 2016, 20:37:19
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 May 2016, 20:12:43
Removed the alternator from the 3.2 and then the regulator. Tried to get a new regulator today but no joy so will have to order one.
I'm an impatient sod and I want it NOW. I don't want to order it, I want to go in to a shop and buy it NOW. I was willing to travel millions of miles today just to get one. The art of face to face purchasing is dying so I've got to join the masses and order online.  >:(
Luckily I have the German to drive about in while I'm waiting.  :)
That should ease the frustration... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 May 2016, 20:51:27
800 miles or so since the service on Wednesday. It got a replacement tyre Thursday, then went to Nottingham, North Yorkshire, Nottingham and back home :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 May 2016, 23:14:18
First service on the 3.2. Oil changed, oil filter, Air filter, cleaned the breathers, which appear to have not been done in years.
Changed the plugs after scooping the oil out of the passenger side plug wells  ::). Found a vacuum pipe to the rear multiram chaffed through, fixed that. Retorqued camcovers as some of the bolts were less than 8nm.  ::)
Tomorrow, weather & energy levels depending, change the cambelt & tensioners.,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 May 2016, 12:02:52
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 14 May 2016, 20:51:27
800 miles or so since the service on Wednesday. It got a replacement tyre Thursday, then went to Nottingham, North Yorkshire, Nottingham and back home :y
Ah, yes, forgot about my trip to the land of webbed feet, around your neck of the woods, on Thursday.

Coming home, gave TBE a damn sound spanking, so despite catching the back end of rush hour traffic as I left there at just after 5:30, and those dreary miles of average speed cameras (and the pointless 40mph limit past Cambridge in the road works that have long been completed), I was back home in under 2hrs.

Had to leave it running for 15mins whilst I unloaded to let the old girl calm down properly.


Mrs TB ran out of oil in the Bullet on the same day. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 May 2016, 16:36:12
Replaced the diff oil in the 3.2 Elite, as advertised it took 1.1ltr of oil. The stuff that came out was filthy :o after only 60K, so the TD is next at 129K. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 15 May 2016, 16:51:05
Put 60L in it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 May 2016, 18:08:57
Discovered the exhaust back box on the 2.2 is toast  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 May 2016, 18:27:08
Quote from: tunnie on 15 May 2016, 18:08:57
Discovered the exhaust back box on the 2.2 is toast  :'(

and just ordered a new one, from eternal on ebay. Centre section is fine, it's almost completely sheared off going into the back box, so I think i can get the other bits off and allow me to slide new back box on.

Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 May 2016, 21:22:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 May 2016, 12:02:52
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 14 May 2016, 20:51:27
800 miles or so since the service on Wednesday. It got a replacement tyre Thursday, then went to Nottingham, North Yorkshire, Nottingham and back home :y
Ah, yes, forgot about my trip to the land of webbed feet, around your neck of the woods, on Thursday.

Coming home, gave TBE a damn sound spanking, so despite catching the back end of rush hour traffic as I left there at just after 5:30, and those dreary miles of average speed cameras (and the pointless 40mph limit past Cambridge in the road works that have long been completed), I was back home in under 2hrs.

Had to leave it running for 15mins whilst I unloaded to let the old girl calm down properly.


Mrs TB ran out of oil in the Bullet on the same day. Again.

We made pretty good time considering we left just before 4 :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 May 2016, 14:42:22
Turned on the air con.

Nothing happened. ::) >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 16 May 2016, 15:25:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 May 2016, 14:42:22
Turned on the air con.

Nothing happened. ::) >:(



That was me last week  ::)
Yet another thing to add to the list  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 May 2016, 15:53:31
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 16 May 2016, 15:25:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 May 2016, 14:42:22
Turned on the air con.

Nothing happened. ::) >:(



That was me last week  ::)
Yet another thing to add to the list  :(

Getting the 3.2 done locally this week, new condensor needed. Actually going to use garage who MOT'd it last, too much hassle at the moment to get back to Brackers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2016, 17:21:42
Quote from: tunnie on 15 May 2016, 18:27:08
Quote from: tunnie on 15 May 2016, 18:08:57
Discovered the exhaust back box on the 2.2 is toast  :'(

and just ordered a new one, from eternal on ebay. Centre section is fine, it's almost completely sheared off going into the back box, so I think i can get the other bits off and allow me to slide new back box on.

Fingers crossed!
Best dig out the foreskin earwarmers, young'un...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2016, 17:48:59
Took the Battlebus for a spin to look at a potential MV6 replacement, then prompted ragged the nadges nadgers off it on the way home, pissing off plenty of dweebs by outbraking and out corning them, only to be mullered on the straights.

And that's on plastic tyres that just will not wear....   ....or grip
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 May 2016, 18:38:49
Found out I can't open the bonnet to put the battery back on-or do anything else under there either- >:( This damn car is trying my patience to the limit!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 17 May 2016, 12:07:15
Had the air con recharge today, it's fffrreezing in there now :) No leakson the system either which was amazing  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 May 2016, 12:22:12
Changed the diff oil on the TD. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 May 2016, 14:44:38
MOT Passed with no advisories  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 May 2016, 14:52:05
Just about to do the cambelt on the 3.2. Havent done one for around 5 years so slightly nervous.
Wish me luck.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 May 2016, 15:49:49
Removed two thirds of the exhaust on the Focus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 17 May 2016, 17:02:19
Replaced the led strip in the Tourers roof spoiler with one off eBay,be interesting to see how long they last.
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 May 2016, 20:24:47
Fitted new rear discs and pads to Deb's Coupe and found it wasn't the handbrake that needed adjusting(it's not a German car, so is done by turning one readily accessible nut inside the car) but that all four sliders and one of the pistons were seized. 2.5 hours for a 30 minute job.


And I couldn't stand the grime, so I've polished it. Turns out it's dark blue and not grey.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 17 May 2016, 22:14:33
Regulator arrived so I fitted it to the alternator and banged it all back together again.  :y  Not a bad little job really but I do marvel at the easy access of the top bolt. It's a right little gem is that.   ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 17 May 2016, 22:56:57
Air-con is blowing about 17 degrees C & needs to be colder.
Not sure what to expect  :-\ but what the hell. 
STP  Auto freeze air-con recharge 532 ml. with flexi pipe adaptor & pressure guage built-in.
Blurb says "replaces gas & oil lost from the system with moisture & acid eliminator  ???
Connect just the pipe with it`s built in pressure guage, start the car & I`m reading to the lower end of the green segment on the pressure scale.
Bike Gloves & helmet on & connect the flexi-pipe to the top of the gas bottle & connect to the low pressure port. Engine on & jiggle the bottle around as I pull the trigger in 10 second intervals until the bottle is empty.
Air is now blowing 8 degrees C & holding.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 17 May 2016, 23:13:30
Quote from: 78bex on 17 May 2016, 22:56:57
Air-con is blowing about 17 degrees C & needs to be colder.
Not sure what to expect  :-\ but what the hell. 
STP  Auto freeze air-con recharge 532 ml. with flexi pipe adaptor & pressure guage built-in.
Blurb says "replaces gas & oil lost from the system with moisture & acid eliminator  ???
Connect just the pipe with it`s built in pressure guage, start the car & I`m reading to the lower end of the green segment on the pressure scale.
Bike Gloves & helmet on & connect the flexi-pipe to the top of the gas bottle & connect to the low pressure port. Engine on & jiggle the bottle around as I pull the trigger in 10 second intervals until the bottle is empty.
Air is now blowing 8 degrees C & holding.   

Unfortunately you now have no idea of how much oil and refrigerant (gas) is in the system at all, and any moisture that was in the system is still there (you can't "eliminate" moisture by adding gas) .... so .. do you have enough gas/oil ?? or too much gas/oil ???  :(

The only "correct" way to refill a system is to empty it, preferably using a machine to reclaim whatever it gets out as venting to atmosphere is illegal, as the amount of oil removed is then measured, the system is then "vacced" down which removes any moisture (applying heat to the filter/drier at this point using an electrical paint stripper type implement is a good idea). Some places will "hold" the vac for a length of time as a "leak test" (its illegal to refill a system with a known leak) but this is no real test as when running the system produces high pressures not high vacuums (it blows out of seals rather than sucking against them) but as a rough check I guess it has its uses. The system is then refilled with a KNOWN quantity of gas and a KNOWN quantity of oil.

At around £40 a "proper" refill is, IMHO, a far more economic solution than the "stick a bottle of cheap gas" in it approach .... but each to their own I guess ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 May 2016, 08:54:07
Had my Hyundai re gassed & checked at the main agent about 3 weeks ago £39.95 they asked me to take it back after a week for a check re leaks , no problems with it and all works great temperature wise, it is a 2005/06 model as far as I can see from the service history this is the first time any maintenance has been carried out on the system.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 18 May 2016, 08:57:44
Contemplated washing it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 May 2016, 09:57:10
Elite passed the MOT 2nd time of asking after rear spring change. No advisories. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 May 2016, 16:43:38
Not my car but a new (temporary for me) van... Ripped out the crappy traffic master sat nav that was bust and part fitted a hands free kit - rain currently stopped play but it's not going to see much any use this week anyway so left it in bits!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lee4206 on 18 May 2016, 17:00:21
Replaced the clutch.  111k on the original. Car actually moves when I stomp on the  accelerator now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2016, 17:21:25
(Tuesday) attempted my new commute - I started job over a week ago, about time I showed my face in the office I thought ::)

2hrs each way :(

Tomorrow, will attempt to adjust the times to avoid more traffic and plonkers who think 40mph is acceptable  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 May 2016, 18:58:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2016, 17:21:25
(Tuesday) attempted my new commute - I started job over a week ago, about time I showed my face in the office I thought ::)

2hrs each way :(

Tomorrow, will attempt to adjust the times to avoid more traffic and plonkers who think 40mph is acceptable  >:(
You'll be working nights then ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 18 May 2016, 19:29:29
Popped upto sereks and got my 2 3ltr cats fitted. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 May 2016, 20:04:45
Washed it - in the rain. I thought I had lost he Omega love, but it seems its still there.  ::) ;D
Changed the cambelt & tensioners yesterday. Im definitely getting old. It took me all afternoon, and I ached from head to toe the rest of yesterday and until lunchtime today.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 May 2016, 14:16:38
Today ive replaced another split section of DPF sensor pipe.

Last week was a service, egr and boost valve clean

Week before was....
disks and pads all round,
2 x new piston wind back tools
1 x bleed while activating ABS
2 x bleeds
1 x replacement nipple
1 x replacement calliper
3 x more bleeds.

Job went wrong doesnt start to describe it!

All on the Zafa
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 20 May 2016, 15:21:27
It's been washed. Sparkling silver in the sunshine.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 May 2016, 18:30:05
Washed the Merc & spent some time on the alloys looking vey smart, then filled it up ready for the trips out over the next few days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Freebird on 20 May 2016, 20:21:03
Checked mine over, then off for mot.
Passed with no advisories, well pleased.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 22 May 2016, 15:11:44
Investigated a misfire on the 3.2 a couple of days ago. Found plug wells 246 were full of water :( and coil packs were corroded on the underside and nasty..... :( :(
6 new VX plugs, 2 new VX coil packs, oil and all filters, and followed the guide for sealing the top of the bulk head where the scuttle panel sits.
Smooth as silk now and no sign of water getting to the foam on underside of plastic scuttle :)
And it passed it MOT with no advisories! :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 24 May 2016, 20:32:29
Changed the air con compressor .. if I have to do that job ever again it will be way to soon .. although to be honest I'm not 100% certain the pipe-block has gone on correctly .. all done by feel and no bloody room to do or see anything .. six times I got it done up eventually to turn round and find one of the washers on the floor .... GRRRRRRRR.

If there is an easy way of lining up the pipe block, two washers and the single bolt, all of which are attached to, and have an independent life of their own, two sodding aluminium pipes... this is all behind a bulkhead with space to get just one hand.... could someone please tell me .... Started at 10 this morning finished at 7 tonight .....

and I won't know if I've done the pipe block correctly until I have it pressure checked ... if its wrong .. we start all over ... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 25 May 2016, 13:12:48
Quote from: Entwood on 24 May 2016, 20:32:29
Changed the air con compressor .. if I have to do that job ever again it will be way to soon .. although to be honest I'm not 100% certain the pipe-block has gone on correctly .. all done by feel and no bloody room to do or see anything .. six times I got it done up eventually to turn round and find one of the washers on the floor .... GRRRRRRRR.

If there is an easy way of lining up the pipe block, two washers and the single bolt, all of which are attached to, and have an independent life of their own, two sodding aluminium pipes... this is all behind a bulkhead with space to get just one hand.... could someone please tell me .... Started at 10 this morning finished at 7 tonight .....

and I won't know if I've done the pipe block correctly until I have it pressure checked ... if its wrong .. we start all over ... :(

I'm sure I posted somewhere, but can't find it now, that I found it a fairly simple job by removing the bagpipes for access, then removing the compressor mounting bolts and lifting the compressor forward with the AC pipes still attached, which then become easily accessible as it is lifted forwards, it was a very simple job from then on. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 25 May 2016, 21:04:36
Washed it, ready for the rain to pish all over it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2016, 19:18:21
Not car related, but OOF related.

Popped some more RAM in one of the OOF servers a few moments ago, which should allow it to breath a bit easier :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2016, 19:18:48
Obviously, I should be down the pub instead, as it s Friday night  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2016, 19:21:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2016, 19:18:48
Obviously, I should be down the pub instead, as it s Friday night  >:(
And having a curry afterwards. And then complaining that you could shit through the eye of a needle tomorrow.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2016, 19:23:14
Quote from: STEMO on 27 May 2016, 19:21:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2016, 19:18:48
Obviously, I should be down the pub instead, as it s Friday night  >:(
And having a curry afterwards. And then complaining that you could shit through the eye of a needle tomorrow.  ;D
Hmmmm, curry....

...she's gone over to see her folks, and I CBA to cook.  I wonder what she'll bring me to eat on her way back...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 May 2016, 17:43:02
Removed MV6 bumper, door rubbing strips and sill covers from the 2.6.

Such a shame this car got rear ended as the sills are immaculate, not a spot of rust.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 May 2016, 17:47:27
Fitted a new engine earth strap as I notice the current one had broken, when I changed the cambelt a week or so ago.
Also replaced the missing wheel nut covers on the front wheels.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 May 2016, 17:49:11
Used it to tow the caravan home from storage, few sunny days away hopefully. 😃😃😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 May 2016, 19:12:10
Managed to get the detatchable towbar 
to finally lock in to the housing. Probably rust so gave it a good go with a file and wire brush. Still don,t know if i trust those things but it clunked in and i can,t pull it out after really giving it a good heave.
I,m only going to use it for a ball mounted bike rack. Has anyone on here used them as i.m a bit wary of those as well. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 May 2016, 19:25:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 28 May 2016, 19:12:10
Managed to get the detatchable towbar 
to finally lock in to the housing. Probably rust so gave it a good go with a file and wire brush. Still don,t know if i trust those things but it clunked in and i can,t pull it out after really giving it a good heave.
I,m only going to use it for a ball mounted bike rack. Has anyone on here used them as i.m a bit wary of those as well. ???


Can't help with the detachable bar, as my car came with a fixed one which I'm always bashing my shins on. I would always buy a detachable.


But I've had a Thule ball-mounted folding 2 bike carrier for years. It's easy to fit and rigid even with 2 heavy mountain bikes in place. On an estate you can't open the boot with the rack fitted; this might not be the case with a saloon. The biggest problem is when you use it on an E34 estate and the exhaust melts the front tyre on the bike nearest the car. Operator error rather than the equipment, as fitting the bike the other way around isn't a problem. I should add that although the carrier has a latch, there's also a hole to add a padlock, which gives a feeling of extra security.


The carrier is well-priced, but the Thule lightboard - which pushes into the tube ends - is expensive. I made a couple of fittings and epoxied them in to enable me to use a £10 light board instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 May 2016, 13:57:53
Ron,
hopefully these help:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/nbz4w0o7963kv4a/BikeCarrier.jpg?dl=1)


And the £10 cheapy lightboard:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/heas9pq0n8hncfc/Lightboard.jpg?dl=1)


Which fits on these aluminium bungs epoxied into the tubes, with M8 studs and a knurled nut to retain the board:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/j0whezlcvrez4vo/LightboardMount.jpg?dl=1)


This setup is quite happy at 120mph with 2 bikes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 May 2016, 17:19:58
Repaired corroded plugs for heated rear seat by grafting on the plugs from the 2.6 Breaker.

Looks like it's had some water ingress at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 29 May 2016, 20:43:08
Thanks Nick, That looks like the rack that i have just ordered. I have a lightboard already so will see if i can adapt it to fit. Was looking at the regulations regarding bike racks and the fines for obscuring no. plate and lights are quite steep. It,s suprising how many cars you see with bikes on and no board. How does ANPR work when the reg. plate is hidden? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 May 2016, 20:56:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 29 May 2016, 20:43:08
Thanks Nick, That looks like the rack that i have just ordered. I have a lightboard already so will see if i can adapt it to fit. Was looking at the regulations regarding bike racks and the fines for obscuring no. plate and lights are quite steep. It,s suprising how many cars you see with bikes on and no board. How does ANPR work when the reg. plate is hidden? ???

It dosn't.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 May 2016, 21:32:29
Washed it - again. Rubens red is a lovely colour, but it really seems to show the layer of dust much more than the rare silver one did.
Ordered a new pair of Sachs rear springs from carparts4less. Just under £60 delivered.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 29 May 2016, 21:59:21
During the week my v6 developed a top end knock/tap that was evident more on the near side head.
It was evident all the time even more so when cold, it was not a lifter tick more of a knock, so today i had a look and found not only the cam cover leaking oil into no 3 plug well but no 5 plug was lose, i must have got 2 turns on the plug and the sound has now gone, checked all the others but all now ok, just the cam cover to do now. ::) not long been done so a bit miffed at that. breathers where all cleaned and blown through with an air line and new seals fitted with a cleaned throttle body. cam covers where tightned to 8nm with a torque wrench so i know that was not the cause.
Half moons are in place as i can feel them when i get my fingers down the back of the cover, black goo used as well.
Gary.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2016, 23:04:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 May 2016, 20:56:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 29 May 2016, 20:43:08
Thanks Nick, That looks like the rack that i have just ordered. I have a lightboard already so will see if i can adapt it to fit. Was looking at the regulations regarding bike racks and the fines for obscuring no. plate and lights are quite steep. It,s suprising how many cars you see with bikes on and no board. How does ANPR work when the reg. plate is hidden? ???

It dosn't.  ;D
Which is kinda the point :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 30 May 2016, 11:21:42
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 May 2016, 20:56:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 29 May 2016, 20:43:08
Thanks Nick, That looks like the rack that i have just ordered. I have a lightboard already so will see if i can adapt it to fit. Was looking at the regulations regarding bike racks and the fines for obscuring no. plate and lights are quite steep. It,s suprising how many cars you see with bikes on and no board. How does ANPR work when the reg. plate is hidden? ???

It dosn't.  ;D
Makes a mockery of less policing and more reliance on cameras then, good way of avoiding points too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 02 June 2016, 18:02:05
Could not find any replacement part for rear subframe rear bushings, so made a patent from old bushing casing and from modified new dif to subframe bushings. Still need to grind and paint and then test..

Anything is better than teared originals, I guess.. Will some day make better ones, these are just for quick repair and testing.

Link to pic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2016, 18:08:26
Quote from: mandula on 02 June 2016, 18:02:05
Could not find any replacement part for rear subframe rear bushings, so made a patent from old bushing casing and from modified new dif to subframe bushings. Still need to grind and paint and then test..

Anything is better than teared originals, I guess.. Will some day make better ones, these are just for quick repair and testing.

Link to pic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0)
Report back :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 02 June 2016, 18:16:35
Drove to bristol from plymouth and back again to the zoo.
85 there and back fuel average of 30mpg which wernt bad about £40 in total

Got a horrible shake at 70 think its a wheel thrown a weight.

But apart from that fitted a dash cam after i got back so will be interesting to catch see some awful driving and thats just me ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 03 June 2016, 07:05:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2016, 18:08:26
Quote from: mandula on 02 June 2016, 18:02:05
Could not find any replacement part for rear subframe rear bushings, so made a patent from old bushing casing and from modified new dif to subframe bushings. Still need to grind and paint and then test..

Anything is better than teared originals, I guess.. Will some day make better ones, these are just for quick repair and testing.

Link to pic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0)
Report back :y

Well, it's not perfect, but will do for awhile.

Bushings are bit too soft, no much support when cornering (can feel rear to move little, but does not effect handling too much).
Also clearances are too small, subframe fitting points knock a little when accelerating.

But resonance that could be felt with old bushing while slowing down in certain speed gear on, wanished.

Next I'm gonna make some CAD drawings for new casing for bushing with right clearances to subframe and try to find PU-bush to fit to casing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2016, 10:33:41
Fitted new front springs and shocks to the mum bus plus new discs and pads to get rid of the Apec shite that was fitted and had failed in 20k miles! (all last Saturday pm)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 03 June 2016, 12:11:24
Quote from: mandula on 03 June 2016, 07:05:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2016, 18:08:26
Quote from: mandula on 02 June 2016, 18:02:05
Could not find any replacement part for rear subframe rear bushings, so made a patent from old bushing casing and from modified new dif to subframe bushings. Still need to grind and paint and then test..

Anything is better than teared originals, I guess.. Will some day make better ones, these are just for quick repair and testing.

Link to pic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0p4c0osagdwi7g/2016-06-02%2019.18.45.jpg?dl=0)
Report back :y

Well, it's not perfect, but will do for awhile.

Bushings are bit too soft, no much support when cornering (can feel rear to move little, but does not effect handling too much).
Also clearances are too small, subframe fitting points knock a little when accelerating.

But resonance that could be felt with old bushing while slowing down in certain speed gear on, wanished.

Next I'm gonna make some CAD drawings for new casing for bushing with right clearances to subframe and try to find PU-bush to fit to casing.

Can somebody help me to get dimensions of the rear subframe rear end bushings? I didn't have any tools to measure them yesterday when I had a change to do that.

So if someone has one of those in hand, could you measure just general dimensions, spacing between mounting holes to chassis and how deep bushing sleeve surface is from bushing casing (or offset from mounting hole centre).
Professional pic of wanted dimensions: https://www.dropbox.com/s/59pd9pc3nm6n0nd/2016-06-03%2014.07.54.jpg?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/59pd9pc3nm6n0nd/2016-06-03%2014.07.54.jpg?dl=0)

Thanks!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 June 2016, 23:13:54
Fitted a set of front drop links, which cured a niggly knock.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 June 2016, 09:31:22
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2016, 10:33:41
Fitted new front springs and shocks to the mum bus plus new discs and pads to get rid of the Apec shite that was fitted and had failed in 20k miles! (all last Saturday pm)

In between fitting and commissioning a new kitchen ??? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 05 June 2016, 21:19:06
got the rear air ride finally all sorted good, fitted rear leather seats and travel assistant and finished wrapping the last two pillers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 05 June 2016, 21:37:32
Made use of the good weather and continued with the back-end refurb......  after spending far too may hours cleaning surface rust, prepping and painting, managed to get the rear bumper crash bar back on the car.

(http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/omega_cdx272.jpg)

Looking a bit better now.

(http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/omega_cdx275.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 05 June 2016, 22:50:04
Refitted the temp gauge wire which became dislodged after moving the cable tray on the passengerside bank to tighten the loose spark plugs last weekend.
Then found the servo to plenum pipe broken at the small vac pipe t peice, replacement inbound as i type.
(thanks sjc ) :y
Gary
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 05 June 2016, 22:52:40
If I can remove the wheelarch screws on my estate then ill probably have much worse greeting me when the rear bumper is finally off. and if it's anything like the sills and chassis legs  :'( and if I cant hold off the rust for as long as possible then i'm afraid it's bye bye car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2016, 19:45:46
Drove it to Caernarfon on Saturday, drove it back today.

EML came on. CBA to get Tech2 on it, though suppose I ought to before its trip tomorrow..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 June 2016, 20:14:15
Ive been touching up little stone chips & scratches.New eibach rear springs arrived. New old GM wishbones cleaned up, painted, bushes etc. removed ready to fit all the new parts to. Must remember to order the parts tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 June 2016, 20:51:28
Quote from: neil74 on 05 June 2016, 22:52:40
If I can remove the wheelarch screws on my estate then ill probably have much worse greeting me when the rear bumper is finally off. and if it's anything like the sills and chassis legs  :'( and if I cant hold off the rust for as long as possible then i'm afraid it's bye bye car.


This is what I found when I moved the bumper to repair some accident damage/previous poor repairs:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/vh0vew4volebttt/IMAG0004.jpg?dl=1)


As always, it was worse than it looked: the entire flange was barely attached and both inner and outer panels needed new metal.


Which is easy enough, this took about 30minutes:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/zre5pesh3mkp1ku/IMAG0007.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 June 2016, 20:59:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2016, 19:45:46
Drove it to Caernarfon on Saturday, drove it back today.

EML came on. CBA to get Tech2 on it, though suppose I ought to before its trip tomorrow..

TBE? You've been driving too gently :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 07 June 2016, 08:22:37
My master-plan for replacing original rear subframe rear bushings.

I will use Powerflex 99-112 95 SHa bushings, needs to be shortened a bit. They are on the way to me, hope I can assemble these this weekend and fit.


(http://i67.tinypic.com/2uotp5k.jpg)
This edge attach towards subframe

(http://i66.tinypic.com/33dz3mh.jpg)
This edge goes towards gas tank

May be that I dont weld that crossmember above where subframe attaches to avoid it to touch subframe or cut it a bit from center. Will see..
Title: discovered a small leak
Post by: annihilator on 07 June 2016, 15:33:45
currently got the elite sorn'd and whilst waiting for the irmscher kit and a few other things to be sorted had put the battery on charge for a few days.then in a ceremony which I liken to that in the Kelly's Heroes film in which they start up the tiger tanks for 15 mins to keep them sorted I fired the v6 up only to be greeted with this.

(http://s32.postimg.org/c77yu2ik5/P1050730.jpg)

luckily it seems one of the easier of the many p.a.s. pipes in the engine bay to replace.(it's the rubber one without the heat protection that's gone)

John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 07 June 2016, 21:39:34
Ops how annoying :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 June 2016, 22:49:42
Took it to the Kosovans before we go away for a long weekend :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2016, 00:11:20
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 06 June 2016, 20:59:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2016, 19:45:46
Drove it to Caernarfon on Saturday, drove it back today.

EML came on. CBA to get Tech2 on it, though suppose I ought to before its trip tomorrow..

TBE? You've been driving too gently :-X ::)
Not checked the codes, due to a combo of CBA and time constraints. But probably. As I am Miss Daisy, as you know...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2016, 00:14:04
Drove it to Ipswich, via Sereks to get the chilly machine working better, then to Newmarket, then to Ely, then to Addenbookes A&E, then back to Newmarket.

Will probably need yet more gas tomorrow, but at least I found Morrisons at Ipswich is 49.7p :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 June 2016, 07:00:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 June 2016, 00:14:04
Drove it to Ipswich, via Sereks to get the chilly machine working better, then to Newmarket, then to Ely, then to Addenbookes A&E, then back to Newmarket.

Will probably need yet more gas tomorrow, but at least I found Morrisons at Ipswich is 49.7p :)

Ipswich Morrisons is always cheapest in the area. Beware though, they don't open until 7 am ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 June 2016, 07:03:40
Today I will be checking and preparing it for a trip to the Lakes... I suspect we will push 1000 miles or so in 4 days. Then tomorrow I'm racing a train :-X ::)

All that in between callouts today! Oh... That reminds me, I must ring Ford up and tell them what else is needed when my van goes in for service tomorrow!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 08 June 2016, 12:20:01
found and ordered a replacement new OE pas pipe for the elite for a bargain £17.95 on the bay of E. :)
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 08 June 2016, 15:45:06
Removed the blown fog light bulb from the Merc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 09 June 2016, 19:52:36
Fitted new Eternal exhaust for 2.0 on the 2.2, last one fitted in 2011, so 5 years service  :)

Bit fiddly, normally a fatty little admin is about as second pair of hands. But it all went on well, apart from Ive disturbed the heat shield around the cat, it's loose now  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 June 2016, 22:38:11
Drove it 300+ miles very well loaded ::) Unsurprisingly it behaved faultlessly :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 June 2016, 23:41:31
Washed, Clay Bar (well the new Clay Mitt), Polished & Waxed... Just a quick job till i have more time for a deep clean and when the weather cools down a little. Was 27c around 2pm. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2016, 17:23:16
Drove TBE back from Ipswich on Friday.

Drove the Battlebus up to Nottingham yesterday to get some electricity in it. Admired Project-E whist there :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 June 2016, 19:22:57
Fitted Hirschmann bumper antenna to the project to run the carphone. Might be able to make a call now at some of the places I have to work.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 13 June 2016, 20:09:54
Fitted an Eternal 2.5 V6 exhaust system to my Omega Elite. Good fit and looks well made.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2016, 20:45:51
Bugger all. Ive spent the last two days (between rain showers) assembling a bloody greenhouse.  ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 June 2016, 20:50:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 13 June 2016, 20:45:51
Bugger all. Ive spent the last two days (between rain showers) assembling a bloody greenhouse.  ::) :D
A glass greenhouse or a house made from green bricks?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 June 2016, 16:13:10
Took it to the local ATS for an A/C regas, but the HP valve is kaput and it was pishing out!  :(

Happily I found the part number on here (biggriff does have his uses!  ::)  :y) and ordered a new one, so hopefully I'll be nice and cool when/if the weather warms up!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 14 June 2016, 16:28:03
Decided the my Omega needs an exhaust leak sorted out before it gets any worse..... coz its getting on me tits now...

Was ruddy radiator last week, now the exhaust is blowing from somewhere near the OS downpipes... hopefully not the SS system that got custom fitted for me last year, otherwise it'll be going back to get fixed by them... and I aint paying them to fix it either....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:16:30
Rolled over 230k today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 June 2016, 17:17:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:16:30
Rolled over 230k today.

Catching up!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:37:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 June 2016, 17:17:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:16:30
Rolled over 230k today.

Catching up!  :y
I was speaking to that DTM fella at the weekend, saying that I didn't think it would do many more.

He gave me that "it'll go on for as long as you want it to" look that he has perfected over the years. But I'm still unconvinced.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 June 2016, 18:09:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:37:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 June 2016, 17:17:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:16:30
Rolled over 230k today.

Catching up!  :y
I was speaking to that DTM fella at the weekend, saying that I didn't think it would do many more.

He gave me that "it'll go on for as long as you want it to" look that he has perfected over the years. But I'm still unconvinced.
You can replace almost anything, so, if you're willing to spend the money, why not? Unless rust eats it, of course.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 June 2016, 20:47:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 June 2016, 16:13:10
Took it to the local ATS for an A/C regas, but the HP valve is kaput and it was pishing out!  :(

Happily I found the part number on here (biggriff does have his uses!  ::)  :y) and ordered a new one, so hopefully I'll be nice and cool when/if the weather warms up!  :y

Ar that's nice.!
!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 June 2016, 21:07:05
Quote from: biggriffin on 14 June 2016, 20:47:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 June 2016, 16:13:10
Took it to the local ATS for an A/C regas, but the HP valve is kaput and it was pishing out!  :(

Happily I found the part number on here (biggriff does have his uses!  ::)  :y) and ordered a new one, so hopefully I'll be nice and cool when/if the weather warms up!  :y

Ar that's nice.!
!

Credit where credit's due biggriff, credit where credit's due!  :-*  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 June 2016, 21:11:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:37:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 June 2016, 17:17:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:16:30
Rolled over 230k today.

Catching up!  :y
I was speaking to that DTM fella at the weekend, saying that I didn't think it would do many more.

He gave me that "it'll go on for as long as you want it to" look that he has perfected over the years. But I'm still unconvinced.

Had similar thoughts about the 2.2, knocking on the door of 190k. (Original clutch and head gasket still!) the day will come when I have to choose between 3.2 and 2.2  :-\  :(

To date 2.2 has always one  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 14 June 2016, 21:59:42
New handbrake shoes on the 190. I hate drum brakes. But it's done...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 June 2016, 22:44:46
Volunteered the services of my car for the Brother in Law to drive to Spain and back in next week after some old duffer reversed into his (parked) car and smashed the front end ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 15 June 2016, 00:08:12
Attempted to stop my rear chassis legs from disappearing completely by rubbing down with a wire brush and then daubing fertan rust killer on them. I still have to get the rear pads changed and probably the discs too.

Cheers
Neil.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 June 2016, 11:05:13
Hitched the trailer to it & taken tons of garden refuse to the tip. 😉😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 June 2016, 15:09:01
Had the next project Omega delivered by the owner who sold it too me.  :y

Looks like a nice Summertime project!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 15 June 2016, 16:03:11
Replaced back pads this morning in between torrential rain >:(

Inner pads down to about 3mm but outer still 6/8mm although disc looks fine on both sides.

Forgot what a PITA it is getting the old pads out at the back as the slot fill up with crud,but all done and bled for another 35k :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 15 June 2016, 19:12:58
Not the car but the bike.I've now got all the lights working :ybut in doing so I've somehow lost the spark at the plug >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2016, 19:15:44
Quote from: tunnie on 14 June 2016, 21:11:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:37:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 14 June 2016, 17:17:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 June 2016, 17:16:30
Rolled over 230k today.

Catching up!  :y
I was speaking to that DTM fella at the weekend, saying that I didn't think it would do many more.

He gave me that "it'll go on for as long as you want it to" look that he has perfected over the years. But I'm still unconvinced.

Had similar thoughts about the 2.2, knocking on the door of 190k. (Original clutch and head gasket still!) the day will come when I have to choose between 3.2 and 2.2  :-\  :(

To date 2.2 has always one  ::)
Whilst the as-yet-unfound oil leak is annoying, it's the rust that we send it on to its new life holding Andy B's produce....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2016, 19:16:10
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 June 2016, 15:09:01
Had the next project Omega delivered by the owner who sold it too me.  :y

Looks like a nice Summertime project!
Too late, you missed it :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 June 2016, 21:42:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2016, 19:16:10
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 June 2016, 15:09:01
Had the next project Omega delivered by the owner who sold it too me.  :y

Looks like a nice Summertime project!
Too late, you missed it :P
Oh bugger  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 June 2016, 19:13:43
On Project II

Replaced bonnet, fitted Irmscher 'copy' grill, fitted levelling sensors front and rear and repaired looms, fitted temporary Elite alloys, cleaned off flaking underseal, painted on rust convertor and started soaking various nuts and bolts with plusgas.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 June 2016, 07:29:49
Am awaiting the HG set I ordered t'other day for me Omega..... :(

Today will consist of, stripping the engine of its heads, then tomorrow will be rebuilding the engine with new HG set, different cams and 2.6/3.2 headers... Will also be deleting the SAI system and AC pump too :)

Need to get over to Vx dealers to get an oil filter and oil to replace the sludge thats in the engine at the moment...

Happy days.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 June 2016, 19:15:08
Had the Merc professionally valeted today, getting lazy in my old age, new lad just started up mobile so kept a watch on what was going on, excellent job & only £35.00 looks a treat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2016, 19:27:20
New alternator and spark plugs fitted, cleaned the breathers which where pretty clear anyway  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 June 2016, 19:43:20
Quote from: minifreek on 17 June 2016, 07:29:49
Am awaiting the HG set I ordered t'other day for me Omega..... :(

Today will consist of, stripping the engine of its heads, then tomorrow will be rebuilding the engine with new HG set, different cams and 2.6/3.2 headers... Will also be deleting the SAI system and AC pump too :)

Need to get over to Vx dealers to get an oil filter and oil to replace the sludge thats in the engine at the moment...



Don't forget to fit the later manifolds you will need the matching gaskets. Which are damned expensive compared to the 'ordinary' ones. You'll also need to trim the downpipes(quick angle-grinder job) and use two gaskets each side. The SAI is easily removed, mainly by not refitting the bits across the engine, and binning the filter under the headlight. That leaves the EGR, which can be done with a plate between it and the plenum, or by fitting a plug where the tube fits which I found quicker and easier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 17 June 2016, 21:40:36
Yeah am fitting the 2.6/3.2 headers with double gaskets on the downpipes... and also got the proper metal gaskets too (and yes they was very expensive), Iv even got new studs and copper pinch nuts too :)

Whats the thing where you need to grind a bit off the manifold...?

Is it where theres a threaded part...?

I am ditching the SAI system too, so should tidy up the engine bay a bit. Iv already blanked off the EGR and was planning on fabricating a blanking plate from some aluminium plate Iv got (aircraft grade may I add) so should be OK I reckon..

Oh also, need to replace the radiator that was changed last week coz its ruddy gone and burst at the seam.... so even when Iv got the engine back together, I wont be able to start it coz the oil cooler part thats built into the radiator...


Upon stripping the engine down today, Iv noticed I haven't got my T55 torx bit for when Im torquing the heads down, so a trip to Halfords or Machine Mart tomorrow for the tool, just hope they're man enough for the job...


BTW does anyone know the torque values and degrees values for the tightened of the heads...? have looked on the relevant section and theres nowt showing...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 17 June 2016, 23:24:18
2.5s are 25NM then angle torque 90 degrees then 90 degrees and finally 90 degrees a total of 270 degrees :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 June 2016, 00:37:39
Quote from: minifreek on 17 June 2016, 21:40:36
Yeah am fitting the 2.6/3.2 headers with double gaskets on the downpipes... and also got the proper metal gaskets too (and yes they was very expensive), I've even got new studs and copper pinch nuts too :)

Whats the thing where you need to grind a bit off the manifold...?

Is it where there's a threaded part...?



Downpipe, not manifold. The earlier pipe protrudes into the manifold slightly more, and needs to be trimmed to make a good seal. Do this while the heads are off!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 June 2016, 10:36:34
Quote from: Nick W on 18 June 2016, 00:37:39
Quote from: minifreek on 17 June 2016, 21:40:36
Yeah am fitting the 2.6/3.2 headers with double gaskets on the downpipes... and also got the proper metal gaskets too (and yes they was very expensive), I've even got new studs and copper pinch nuts too :)

Whats the thing where you need to grind a bit off the manifold...?

Is it where there's a threaded part...?



Downpipe, not manifold. The earlier pipe protrudes into the manifold slightly more, and needs to be trimmed to make a good seal. Do this while the heads are off!

Cut about 5mm, off.
There is a guide, but it's for fitting 3.0L downpipes onto a 3.2
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 18 June 2016, 11:11:56
Ah OK, should be interesting to do that :)

Got a custom stainless system fitted, but it does seem to be a bit protruding out from the downpipes :)

Thanks for that... :y

Just had to go to get meself a decent T55 driver coz I can't find my Teng T55 anywhere....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 June 2016, 15:28:09
Drove it to Boxley.
Rang for a wedding - a nice, old ring of six with very stretchy ropes which took a few rounds to get used to :y
Drove home.
I'm now going to invest the cash in a couple of pints of Shepherd Neame's finest.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 18 June 2016, 16:27:38
cleaned mine ready for tunerfest tomorrow :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 18 June 2016, 16:29:24
Finally changed the rear pads as they were down to the backing plates.
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Post by: tunnie on 18 June 2016, 19:37:55
Took heat shield off, that sits above the cat on the 2.2, that should stop it rattling  ::)
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Post by: ted_one on 18 June 2016, 19:49:04
Washed the R8 and then it bloody rained ...as usual, ::) the weather here is well and truly fubard,only had one bbq and one evening when we sat out and had a couple of beers.Thinking about a move to warmer climes if this carries on :y
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Post by: minifreek on 18 June 2016, 19:52:18
Rebuilt the engine with added oomph - hopefully...

Have changed the headers for later type, changed the 2 G cams that was inlet for A cams :y ditched the SAI system, removed the bit of exhaust downpipes that needed removing, removed the AC pump only to find that the shorter belt I have, is too ruddy short, so will need to re-install the AC pump LOL

Had to completely remove the exhaust system, which in itself is a task as its an all-in-one system with no joins, so is a bit of an effort to get it off the car.... should be interesting tomorrow when I come to put it back on...

Am awaiting another radiator as a replacement for the 1 that wa bough new t'other week but has burst, so even if it was ready to start, I won't be able to coz the oil pump would just spray oil everywhere.... so its now a waiting game...

I wouldn't mind but we're supposed to be going away next weekend, looks like we'll be going in my classic Mini instead... that gonna be a wild ride LOL
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 18 June 2016, 21:20:45
Fitted 4 new avon zv5 225 55 16 tyres to the tourer, got a bargin at £55 per corner, never had avon tyres so going to see how they fair over the coming months / years.
Replacement sevo pipe to be fitted tomorrow, and another oil,oil filter / air filter change mid week before our trip to theipval next week for the somme commemorations/ holiday.
if i can fit it in, pads and discs change as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 June 2016, 16:53:22
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 18 June 2016, 21:20:45
Fitted 4 new avon zv5 225 55 16 tyres to the tourer, got a bargin at £55 per corner, never had avon tyres so going to see how they fair over the coming months / years.well.
I had them on the rear of the tractor.  Due to the excellent feedback, it was a hoot for about 4k, then the threads were hanging out of them  :-[

I hope you fair better with durability, which if you don't drive like a complete loon, you will :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 June 2016, 17:00:37
Changed the oil on the Bullet, as it was sounding like a bag of nails.  I'd been a bit lax, working on the principle that as it operated on the constant loss system.....   :-[  :-[  :-[

Changed the rear pads on the Bullet. Yet again.  With better rear tyres, I was hoping for better pad durability on the back, but seems not to be the case.  One of the pads was down to the metal, others had about 3mm on, so exercised the calipers whilst there.

Then re-removed the OSR pads when I found I had bits left over, and reassembled with the shims in ;D  :-[


Found the battlebus, and changed the oil on that as well, popped some electricity back in it, then re-abandoned it.


Was going to change the oil in TBE, as that's not far off due, but didn't have enough oil.  Need to get my TC registered at a dealer, as my old dealer no longer does TC  :'(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 19 June 2016, 19:28:18
All on Project II, Cleaned off flaking underseal from the N/S/F inner wing etc, rust converted and undersealed, rust converted engine sump, replaced missing washer pumps and flushed washer bottle through, swapped front bumper for MV6 bumper and cleaned and rust converted the surface rust patches on the crash bar then fitted new front number plate.
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Post by: joff on 20 June 2016, 05:08:43
No work on cars as on nights at the moment, 5x12 hour shifts done with 3 to go then a quick vote before bed on Thursday. Don't think the Elite has been off the drive since I got back from sunny Scotland on the 3rd June, if it has it must have been a short trip as I have to put some fuel in it soon ::) little van does 50mpg so slummmmming it at the moment :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 20 June 2016, 20:39:41
Project II, relocated Bose amp to side, fitted rear blind which has now decided to not work  >:(
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 June 2016, 21:00:12
Had a nasty misfire appear on Saturday. Found a cracked coil pack and plug wells full of water. Pouring water on the screen showed it was running straight through the scuttle panel join and all over the n/s of the engine.
Today removed scuttle (found most of the fasteners missing) and replaced it with a very nice spare scuttle I have had in the shed for a few years. Sealed the join and wiper spindle thingys with silicon sealant. Used all but one of my spare fasteners putting it back together.
All job jobbed now.
Back to doing the little chips & scratches tomorrow - if it doesn't rain.  ::)
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Post by: Jimbob on 21 June 2016, 13:10:39
Got Big Blue a 13 month MOT with no advisories :)
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Post by: Steve B on 21 June 2016, 13:54:09
Replaced drivers side central locking motor on the 2.2 in a record time for me 2 hours  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: annihilator on 21 June 2016, 16:05:20
crossed my fingers and took off the elite's sill cover and was pleasantly surprised to find this

(https://s31.postimg.org/5j22s8rjf/P1050760.jpg)

only a tiny bit of surface rust in a few places otherwise spotless,if only my previous MK2 Astra had been the same.

John.



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 June 2016, 17:01:18
Fitted a new high pressure valve to A/C system  :y  and then decided to check the condenser.  ::)

When I ran my fingers lightly over the aluminium fins along the bottom they instantly turned to dust.  :( 

I guess that's kaput as well?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2016, 17:39:16
Quote from: annihilator on 21 June 2016, 16:05:20
crossed my fingers and took off the elite's sill cover and was pleasantly surprised to find this

(https://s31.postimg.org/5j22s8rjf/P1050760.jpg)

only a tiny bit of surface rust in a few places otherwise spotless,if only my previous MK2 Astra had been the same.

John.
I really need to do that to one of mine....   ....but I'm too scared  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 June 2016, 17:43:08
Changed the fuel filter on the TD and gave it some Diesel Magic, but with the coolant reservoir removed for access, found the tin-worm in residence around the inner wing shield plug underneath, so cleaned that and painted it a delicate gold shade of Hammerite. ::) :y
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Post by: Nick W on 21 June 2016, 17:52:25
Fixed the cracking noise that the NSF door has made since I bought the car.


I fitted a new bush to the checkstrap last year, but it didn't help. The hole for the pin had worn oval, and I couldn't be bothered to fix it. Today, I decided to measure for a new pin and repair washer. After closing the door, I had to pull the checkstrap back out to refit everything. It was a bit stuck, and required a hefty tug to get it back out. That has fixed the original problem; it's only taken 5 years to do 5minutes 'work'
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Post by: baggedestate on 21 June 2016, 19:14:32
removed all the air lines off my rear air ride and re routed them with new air line
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Post by: VXL V6 on 21 June 2016, 20:09:50
More work on project II, O/S/F and O/S/R rust converted - Underseal tomorrow night if I get time.
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Post by: minifreek on 21 June 2016, 20:55:32
Rebuilt m engine....

Radiator arrived - thankfully - so that got fitted...

Filled it with water and antifreeze, put some oil in the engine....

Crossed my fingers, and switched on the ignition.... waited for the fuel pump to prime the injector rail..... turned the ignition to start the engine... it only went and fired up first time... no cranking and hoping....

Happy Days, just hope this radiator lasts more than a week and half.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 22 June 2016, 21:56:02
Estate LPG failed the MOT, OSFL Suspension Arm Rubber Bush excessive movement, ARB Ball Joint dust cover excessively damaged, read pads less than 1.5mm.

Could be worse I guess!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 June 2016, 22:22:15
Nothing tonight... Went and rode the horse, horse less work!  :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2016, 22:22:56
Wishbones, droplinks and about £10 worth of brake pads :y
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 22 June 2016, 22:24:11
Killing myself detailing the car this evening by hand and with the DA polisher, Spent the best part of 2 hours on the bonnet alone it's now like glass. Spent just an hour on the boot lid last evening. It's much improved cant wait to see the whole car done. If the weather is fine i'll have a go at the roof tomorrow. Stiff as a board now  ;D
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Post by: steve6367 on 22 June 2016, 22:45:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2016, 22:22:56
Wishbones, droplinks and about £10 worth of brake pads :y

I gave the pads  :y

Just got to decide what to do with the wishbones...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 23 June 2016, 00:26:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 June 2016, 17:39:16
Quote from: annihilator on 21 June 2016, 16:05:20
crossed my fingers and took off the elite's sill cover and was pleasantly surprised to find this

(https://s31.postimg.org/5j22s8rjf/P1050760.jpg)

only a tiny bit of surface rust in a few places otherwise spotless,if only my previous MK2 Astra had been the same.

John.
I really need to do that to one of mine....   ....but I'm too scared  ::)



One of mine fell off after a little drive  :-X :-X
Good job really because I don't think it would have lasted another year before tin worm set in and started to eat bloody great holes in it  >:(
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2016, 01:03:59
That reminds me... Driverside wasn't it :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 23 June 2016, 13:21:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2016, 01:03:59
That reminds me... Driverside wasn't it :-\



Passenger side mate  :y :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 23 June 2016, 15:33:26
took the the passenger side off today and although the surface rust patches were larger (road camber?) still no rot or anything to worry about.

(https://s31.postimg.org/4zzaeg9mz/P1050765.jpg) (https://s31.postimg.org/u9hniijdn/P1050766.jpg)

John.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 23 June 2016, 16:46:13
They know how to build them in germany :y and to think people slag the miggy off tut tut, treat and prevent further corrosion. You going to wax sills inside?
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Post by: annihilator on 23 June 2016, 16:54:11
Yeah,will do the business on them.
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 June 2016, 19:23:58
Project II - Undersealed O/S/F wheel arch, re-attached backbox heatshield with the help of some big washers, cleaned and greased rear brake pipes and fitted park pilot ECU and loom (left the sensors as bumper needs to be replaced).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2016, 20:22:36
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 23 June 2016, 13:21:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2016, 01:03:59
That reminds me... Driverside wasn't it :-\



Passenger side mate  :y :y :)
::) :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 24 June 2016, 14:57:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 June 2016, 19:23:58
Project II - Undersealed O/S/F wheel arch, re-attached backbox heatshield with the help of some big washers, cleaned and greased rear brake pipes and fitted park pilot ECU and loom (left the sensors as bumper needs to be replaced).
Should this not be in "what have you done to your car today" section? ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 24 June 2016, 19:15:44
Quote from: jimbo125 on 24 June 2016, 14:57:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 23 June 2016, 19:23:58
Project II - Undersealed O/S/F wheel arch, re-attached backbox heatshield with the help of some big washers, cleaned and greased rear brake pipes and fitted park pilot ECU and loom (left the sensors as bumper needs to be replaced).
Should this not be in "what have you done to your car today" section? ;D ;D ;D
?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 June 2016, 18:09:50
Project II - Fitted modified NCDC2013 and CID and repaired spare key with new switches and case.
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Post by: baggedestate on 25 June 2016, 18:16:14
fitted new rear spacers gave rear wheels full clean inside and out before the rain hit
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 25 June 2016, 18:36:29
Checked oil and water, just keeping an eye on them after the HG's got changed....

Everything fine at the moment, can't do much anyway coz we away in our tintent....  have my RAC card :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2016, 21:35:52
So, so, so very close to running out of fuel in Battlebus.  Arse cheeks fully clenched as it started to miss. It took 57.8l to 2nd click of pump.

Need to check tank size for a Zaffy-A
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2016, 21:39:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2016, 21:35:52
So, so, so very close to running out of fuel in Battlebus.  Arse cheeks fully clenched as it started to miss. It took 57.8l to 2nd click of pump.

Need to check tank size for a Zaffy-A
58 litres...

Must try harder ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2016, 21:42:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2016, 21:39:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2016, 21:35:52
So, so, so very close to running out of fuel in Battlebus.  Arse cheeks fully clenched as it started to miss. It took 57.8l to 2nd click of pump.

Need to check tank size for a Zaffy-A
58 litres...

Must try harder ::)
The range warning on the GID was annoying me (and I couldn't then see the time), so I acknowledged/cancelled it.  The yellow fuel light is not bright enough.

Is it 58l tank? :o.  That's cutting it a bit too fine, even by my standards.
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Post by: STEMO on 25 June 2016, 21:52:58
Yep, 58 litres  ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 25 June 2016, 23:16:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2016, 21:42:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2016, 21:39:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2016, 21:35:52
So, so, so very close to running out of fuel in Battlebus.  Arse cheeks fully clenched as it started to miss. It took 57.8l to 2nd click of pump.

Need to check tank size for a Zaffy-A
58 litres...

Must try harder ::)
The range warning on the GID was annoying me (and I couldn't then see the time), so I acknowledged/cancelled it.  The yellow fuel light is not bright enough.

Is it 58l tank? :o.  That's cutting it a bit too fine, even by my standards.

Not really... Don't think you've actually run out completely for a while now ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 June 2016, 23:39:11
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 June 2016, 23:16:19
Not really... Don't think you've actually run out completely for a while now ::)

Now Tunnie's moved away it could be quite a wait for a suitable 4 pot to tow him home. :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 June 2016, 09:28:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 June 2016, 23:39:11
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 June 2016, 23:16:19
Not really... Don't think you've actually run out completely for a while now ::)

Now Tunnie's moved away it could be quite a wait for a suitable 4 pot to tow him home. :D
Mrs TB is a good, albeit reluctant, tower :). Tunnie is therefore redundant ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 June 2016, 09:35:38
(Not car related, but as it runs on petrol...)

Picked up all the parts of the lawnmower that it tried to digest.  Todays task is to see if I have all the required parts, and if it can be salvaged.
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Post by: baggedestate on 26 June 2016, 11:44:32
I'm about to take front wheels offs to Polish wax and seal them :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 June 2016, 12:01:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2016, 09:35:38
(Not car related, but as it runs on petrol...)

Picked up all the parts of the lawnmower that it tried to digest.  Todays task is to see if I have all the required parts, and if it can be salvaged.
Bits welded back together, and lawns now cut.
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Post by: baggedestate on 26 June 2016, 15:55:24
front wheels off polished waxed and sealed. and refitted with wider front spacers on :)
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Post by: Nick W on 26 June 2016, 16:10:03
Drove it 3/4mile to Wickes and bought 3 sheets of weatherboard. Brought them home, and cut them up with the cordless circular saw I acquired 18months ago in a job lot of other tools. I had low expectations, but it seems to be up to my occasional and limited woodwork requirements.
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Post by: Tick Tock on 26 June 2016, 16:43:30
Brushed the cobwebs off the old girl literally, and took for a spin in the Worcestershire countryside. Doesn't everyone have spiders living in the wing mirrors?  :y
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Post by: STEMO on 26 June 2016, 17:44:08
Quote from: Tick Tock on 26 June 2016, 16:43:30
Brushed the cobwebs off the old girl literally, and took for a spin in the Worcestershire countryside. Doesn't everyone have spiders living in the wing mirrors?  :y
I had a pet spider that lived in my wing mirror for ages. Was there every morning and went inside when I set off. I forgot about him and (probably) murdered him in the car wash.
I'm over it now.
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Post by: Andy H on 26 June 2016, 18:59:14
Quote from: STEMO on 26 June 2016, 17:44:08
Quote from: Tick Tock on 26 June 2016, 16:43:30
Brushed the cobwebs off the old girl literally, and took for a spin in the Worcestershire countryside. Doesn't everyone have spiders living in the wing mirrors?  :y
I had a pet spider that lived in my wing mirror for ages. Was there every morning and went inside when I set off. I forgot about him and (probably) murdered him in the car wash.
I'm over it now.
Would the charge be reduced to involuntary arachnicide on appeal?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 June 2016, 19:01:15
Quote from: Andy H on 26 June 2016, 18:59:14
Quote from: STEMO on 26 June 2016, 17:44:08
Quote from: Tick Tock on 26 June 2016, 16:43:30
Brushed the cobwebs off the old girl literally, and took for a spin in the Worcestershire countryside. Doesn't everyone have spiders living in the wing mirrors?  :y
I had a pet spider that lived in my wing mirror for ages. Was there every morning and went inside when I set off. I forgot about him and (probably) murdered him in the car wash.
I'm over it now.
Would the charge be reduced to involuntary arachnicide on appeal?
I sincerely hope so.  ;D
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Post by: minifreek on 27 June 2016, 07:58:44
Everyone has to have a car spider....


Anyhoo, drove mine home from being away in our tintent for the weekend, no running problems except for the windscreen surround has decided to part company from the windscreen.... no running issues at all after changing HG's and cams and headers......
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Post by: TD on 27 June 2016, 18:00:36
Drove mine to Birmingham airport today....85 miles from pickup point in Swindon.....fuel comp saying 250miles range.
I went A419/M5/M42....and after getting delayed in 15miles of road works on the M5 decided to come back the Fosse Way.
Made a nice change not driving motorways....Fuel comp said range 200miles when I got to Lechlade.
Picked up another job going to Swindon town centre and then went home  :y

Oh yeah.....Birmingham airport charge you a quid to drop off......but unlike Bristol airport (who also charges) makes you get out and go and pay for the ticket!  >:( Bristol you just chuck a quid at the exit barrier.....much better solution!
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 June 2016, 19:08:56
Sons Punto -engine service. Got half way through it and discovered carprats4less had sent the wrong plugs. 20 mile round trip to eurocraprats to get suitable plugs, then finish the job.
Then started into replacing the handbrake cables. Finished the n/s and had enough. Will do the o/s tomorrow if the weather is ok.
Meanwhile, son is indoors watching footie and drinking a nice bottle of red wine.  ::)
Kids, who,d have them ?  ;D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 June 2016, 20:25:13
New air con condenser.   :y

I now have a coolant leak!  :(
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 June 2016, 14:28:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 June 2016, 20:25:13
New air con condenser.   :y

I now have a coolant leak!  :(

Reseated a couple of hoses, but have discovered that my leak comes from the lower ATF pipe on the rad.  I must have dislodged the seating when I undid the banjo bolt.  :(  Trouble is I can't get a spanner on it to nip it up, so I guess I'll have to undo the banjo again.   ::)

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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 June 2016, 14:45:28
Ordered the A/C condenser that I thought I ordered last Saturday.   :-[ ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2016, 19:38:02
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 June 2016, 14:45:28
Ordered the A/C condenser that I thought I ordered last Saturday.   :-[ ;D
Age, Migs, age ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 June 2016, 22:05:31
your not wrong.  :( :'( ;D
Nearer 60 than 50 now.  :'( :'(
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Post by: frostbite on 28 June 2016, 23:22:21
Topped up the diff. Sounded like it was slipping,  although it's like there were pebbles in the diff than oil on a fast standing start
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2016, 23:25:39
Quote from: frostbite on 28 June 2016, 23:22:21
Topped up the diff. Sounded like it was slipping,  although it's like there were pebbles in the diff than oil on a fast standing start
Slipping how? It only has gears in it ???
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Post by: frostbite on 28 June 2016, 23:31:46
Well more like a long grumble when you floor it from a stand still. Put in about 700ml then it seeped out,  we'll see how it is tomorrow
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 29 June 2016, 07:00:34
Turned one of the 190s round in the yard. As I 'm too lazy to move everything it ended up a little like this...

(http://i.imgur.com/EAZCqF8.gif)

Also got the breadvan home - MrsGK is starting the recommisioning* this evening...

*stripping it down and finding its thirty times worse than expected and having a paddy
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 June 2016, 19:04:27
Fitted the other handbrake cable on sons Punto that I didn't get time to fit yesterday. His EML light has been on lately, but apparently its gone off after the engine was serviced, which is nice.  :)
Then removed bagpipes, coolant rad and A/C condenser from the Omega ready to fit the new condenser, hopefully tomorrow.
Gave the lower engine bay a bit of a clean up while I was down there.  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 June 2016, 19:12:41
Ran out of coolant. Fortunately, there was a Hellfrauds about 400yrds from where I was working...   ...so I felt the need to disturb Mr DTM's morning and query what was needed.
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Post by: joff on 29 June 2016, 19:15:28
Full service with all filters on the wife's X type and new disc's and pads. New MoT too. That's her off my back for a bit :y
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Post by: pauls on 29 June 2016, 22:35:43
Relised i still have the old problem with the rev counter  >:( so gave it a good hidding on the way home from work tonight.
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Post by: 78bex on 29 June 2016, 22:39:33
When into my trusted tyre depot  with the front wheel off my Fazer in the boot. Got a nice fresh Bridgestone fitted by the one bloke in there who knows how to fettle bike tyres correctly & respect the rims Nice  :)
Got talking about the Omega & the mot is looming. The fronts are getting quite low now &  the rears are only slightly better. I had 4 Kuomo tyres fitted by this mob 4 years ago.
I was happy with this mid-range tyre, it was quiet, with good grip in the wet.
A nice bloke runs this place & offered me 4 X Kuomo HS51 W rated &  fitted for under £300.
With the afternoon off, I let the boys get on wth it, free coffee & telly to boot.

 
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Post by: gbh on 29 June 2016, 22:45:05
I went to a scrapyard and managed to get a Brink towbar for the est off a Omega est and a few other bits.If anyone is interested it had a good load cover was in silver Z147 it was a cd estate 2.6.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 June 2016, 19:02:08
Fitted new A/C condenser and refitted all the stuff that had to come off to get the old one out. Ordered a new Bosch 246 coil pack.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 June 2016, 19:12:19
Undid the lower banjo on the ATF feed on the radiator, nipped up the housing which was leaking coolant and then spent about 1/2 hour trying to get the banjo in without X-threading.  ::)

Moved on to cam covers.  Had a very long fight with the throttle cable ball joint which refused to uncouple.  Lost that fight, so lifted plenum and removed throttle body with throttle cable still attached.  New gasket on offside cam cover and then gave up for the day!  ::)

The bastid thing has fought me every inch of the way today!!  >:(  :D   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 01 July 2016, 16:43:17
You did remove the little clip from the TB cable didn't you...?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 July 2016, 17:21:50
Quote from: minifreek on 01 July 2016, 16:43:17
You did remove the little clip from the TB cable didn't you...?

Yep.  :y

Fitted nearside cam cover gasket, checked all breathers which were clear and reassembled.  :)
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Post by: pauls on 02 July 2016, 10:47:01
Not my omega but picked up wifes new bmw x1. Must say very nice and lots of space. Then spent 3 hours trying to figure out what all the buttons do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 July 2016, 16:16:29
Removed the autobox sumps to find the remains of the thrust washer in the front sump. (See Post) :( :( :( >:(
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Post by: baggedestate on 02 July 2016, 17:31:08
cleaned mine and been testing the new waxes ive been giving on it
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Post by: ronnyd on 02 July 2016, 19:13:25
Gave mine a clean after coming back from Sudbury this afternoon (saw two migs, one grey est, other common as muck silver :D) Had some Mer in my garage for donkeys years so thought sod it, put two capfuls into bucket and after hosing it to get it wet carried on and gave it a quick wash. Dried up horrible, SWMBO said wtf have you done to it. Just gave it a brisk buff with soft cloth and it came up very well. After all these years of thinking that Mer is a load of crap i have finally found a use for it.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 02 July 2016, 22:24:35
Fitted the new EGR valve gasket fitted the aux belt tensioner a nd throttle cable, now when I am off next it will be time to restart the rebuilt V6 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 July 2016, 22:33:55
Quote from: Shackeng on 02 July 2016, 16:16:29
Removed the autobox sumps to find the remains of the thrust washer in the front sump. (See Post) :( :( :( >:(

Put the sumps and clean filter back, refilled with ATF, and hope for the best, in the absence of any advice about running with a missing thrust washer. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 03 July 2016, 08:32:34
Took it for MOT on Friday. Passed but with advisories:

'Headlamp lense deteriorated
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (offside & nearside)'

Not an advisory but recent knocking at front confirmed as NSF link rod.

Advice please...indication of prices of shocks and rod/joint?

Any other comments?

Thanks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 July 2016, 11:05:19
Quote from: Lagondanet on 03 July 2016, 08:32:34
Took it for MOT on Friday. Passed but with advisories:

'Headlamp lense deteriorated
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (offside & nearside)'

Not an advisory but recent knocking at front confirmed as NSF link rod.

Advice please...indication of prices of shocks and rod/joint?

Any other comments?

Thanks.


Front shocks are about £60 each, but the car will need to be aligned afterwards. This makes budgeting another £25 per side for new topmounts and bearings sensible. Once the car has done about 80k miles, replacing the shocks will always make a noticeable improvement.


drop links are about a tenner each, and are quick and easy to fit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2016, 14:34:04
Sachs or GM shocks preferable to Bilstein ime ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2016, 15:54:51
Changed the passenger C/Locking motor, put in some oil, coolant and LPG.  Currently, I'm now putting in some more electricity...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 03 July 2016, 18:09:44
Quote from: Nick W on 03 July 2016, 11:05:19
Quote from: Lagondanet on 03 July 2016, 08:32:34
Took it for MOT on Friday. Passed but with advisories:

'Headlamp lense deteriorated
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (offside & nearside)'

Not an advisory but recent knocking at front confirmed as NSF link rod.

Advice please...indication of prices of shocks and rod/joint?

Any other comments?

Thanks.


Front shocks are about £60 each, but the car will need to be aligned afterwards. This makes budgeting another £25 per side for new topmounts and bearings sensible. Once the car has done about 80k miles, replacing the shocks will always make a noticeable improvement.


drop links are about a tenner each, and are quick and easy to fit.

I should have said rear shocks. Sorry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 July 2016, 18:13:12
Quote from: Lagondanet on 03 July 2016, 18:09:44
Quote from: Nick W on 03 July 2016, 11:05:19
Quote from: Lagondanet on 03 July 2016, 08:32:34
Took it for MOT on Friday. Passed but with advisories:

'Headlamp lense deteriorated
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (offside & nearside)'

Not an advisory but recent knocking at front confirmed as NSF link rod.

Advice please...indication of prices of shocks and rod/joint?

Any other comments?

Thanks.


Front shocks are about £60 each, but the car will need to be aligned afterwards. This makes budgeting another £25 per side for new topmounts and bearings sensible. Once the car has done about 80k miles, replacing the shocks will always make a noticeable improvement.


drop links are about a tenner each, and are quick and easy to fit.

I should have said rear shocks. Sorry.


Then you're looking at about £50 a pair, much less work and no alignment hassles.


Unless the lens is melted, the headlight is about 15minutes work to improve.
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Post by: Lagondanet on 03 July 2016, 18:24:54
Thanks.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2016, 19:05:47
Rears will be dealer only being an Elite...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 July 2016, 19:24:04
Oil and Filter on Project I and a bit of rust spot treatment on Mrs VXL's Alhambra.



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Post by: Lazydocker on 03 July 2016, 19:30:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2016, 19:05:47
Rears will be dealer only being an Elite...

And about £175 :o

If fitting standard ones, make sure you change the springs too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 July 2016, 19:33:44
Cured the central locking gremlins on Mother in Laws Skoda by bailing out the water and giving the (no longer submerged) wiring a good douse of WD40
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Post by: plym ian on 03 July 2016, 20:33:15
Paid a guy £40 to polish up my headlights cause i couldnt be bothered ;

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 04 July 2016, 05:41:51
Got brand new diff with LSD, old one clonks so badly. Still waiting for eccentric poly bushes to be fitted to rear trailing arms so cambers can be adjusted. Will fit diff and bushes at the same time and then to MOT  8)

(http://i64.tinypic.com/r0pbt3.jpg)
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Post by: biggriffin on 04 July 2016, 06:46:13
Quote from: mandula on 04 July 2016, 05:41:51
Got brand new diff with LSD, old one clonks so badly. Still waiting for eccentric poly bushes to be fitted to rear trailing arms so cambers can be adjusted. Will fit diff and bushes at the same time and then to MOT  8)

(http://i64.tinypic.com/r0pbt3.jpg)

Car park leprechauns, will have kleenx out looking at that ;D..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 04 July 2016, 07:07:14
Quote from: biggriffin on 04 July 2016, 06:46:13
Quote from: mandula on 04 July 2016, 05:41:51
Got brand new diff with LSD, old one clonks so badly. Still waiting for eccentric poly bushes to be fitted to rear trailing arms so cambers can be adjusted. Will fit diff and bushes at the same time and then to MOT  8)

(http://i64.tinypic.com/r0pbt3.jpg)

Car park leprechauns, will have kleenx out looking at that ;D..

Sry, I don't understand what you are saying  ::)

Got it from opel-classicparts.de (http://www.opel-classicparts.de/):
Quote
General Motors started in 2002 to think about outsourcing the worldwide spare parts supply for vehicles of the brand OPEL, which have not been produced for more than 12 years, as far as possible to an external service provider.

From the beginning HEISTER-GROUP participated in the worldwide call for tenders with great interest.
Due to our long-standing cooperation with the brand OPEL and the experience grown in dealing with customers at home and abroad, we considered ourselves a qualified applicant for the project of ADAM OPEL AG.
It should last until the beginning of 2004 to receive a final decision.

Their location Trier in the heart of Europe, the very good infrastructure of Germany, their experience with the brand OPEL, and their employees rnthusiasm for the brand OPEL are some of the convincing arguments for GENERAL MOTORS and the ADAM OPEL AG to select HEISTER-GROUP as partners.

We are very proud to be allowed to guarantee the world-wide spare parts supply of OPEL`s original spare parts for ADAM OPEL AG and regard the confidence they and also our clients had and have in us as a meed for our work in the past and at the same time as a challenge for the future.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 July 2016, 11:12:29
Swapped out the 2 rear shocks on the mum bus.

Nice cheap easy job, £45 the pair, and under an hours work.

Not sure why I bothered though...others still return to their old position, one side took 7 minutes, the other 10, plenty of life left!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 July 2016, 11:47:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2016, 19:05:47
Rears will be dealer only being an Elite...

Why?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 July 2016, 11:51:58
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 July 2016, 11:47:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2016, 19:05:47
Rears will be dealer only being an Elite...

Why?

They are self-levelling, and were only ever available from GM. This makes them a lot more expensive to buy, although it's still only a few minutes per side to fit them. I hadn't spotted your car is an Elite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 July 2016, 11:55:22
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 03 July 2016, 19:30:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2016, 19:05:47
Rears will be dealer only being an Elite...

And about £175 :o

If fitting standard ones, make sure you change the springs too :y

I think the rear springs were replaced in 2014 by VX. Will have to check the file.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 July 2016, 12:28:38
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 July 2016, 11:55:22
I think the rear springs were replaced in 2014 by VX. Will have to check the file.

What he means is - if you replace the self levelling shocks with standard (non-levelling) shocks then you also need to replace the relatively soft self levelling spec springs with standard spec springs or ride and handling will suffer.

Just for sake of disambiguation :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 July 2016, 13:20:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 July 2016, 12:28:38
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 July 2016, 11:55:22
I think the rear springs were replaced in 2014 by VX. Will have to check the file.

What he means is - if you replace the self levelling shocks with standard (non-levelling) shocks then you also need to replace the relatively soft self levelling spec springs with standard spec springs or ride and handling will suffer.

Just for sake of disambiguation :)
Exactly  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 July 2016, 13:54:08
Thanks all.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 July 2016, 14:02:58
Incidentally, if NLS, Monroe do an alternative with two caveats... firstly, they are more expensive than the GM ones and secondly the air connection might be different.

Also worth searching the part number on both German and US ebay :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 04 July 2016, 16:48:09
The Monroe air shocks do have a different fitting to the standard Elite air shocks, they have a push n screw fitting, whereas the GM shocks have a click n forget type connection...

If you fit the Monroe's, you will need to cut the GM connector off... Make sure that there is a small (very) O ring with them, for the connector, otherwise air will escape and the airpump won't be quiet...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 July 2016, 18:14:39
New fuel filter - it fought me, as they always do.  ::)
New Bosch 246 coil pack. Car running sweet again now.  :)
Plug wells were full of water when I took the old coil pack out, so I didn't manage to seal the scuttle when I thought I had, so back to the drawing board on that one.  :( ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 July 2016, 18:15:25
A/C gassed.  Brrrr!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 04 July 2016, 18:37:58
Found 2 cracks in me new windscreen...... not a happy bunny today....!!!

Also, I think the CTS that go fitted not too long ago has gone faulty as the temp guage on the dash isnt reading correctly..... either that or the stat is stuck open or the dash guage has gone faulty...

getting really pissed off with my Omega at the moment....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 July 2016, 18:50:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 July 2016, 18:15:25
A/C gassed.  Brrrr!  8)

Getting mine done Weds. Hopefully no more leaks now it has the new condenser fitted.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 July 2016, 20:08:09
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 July 2016, 18:14:39
New fuel filter - it fought me, as they always do.  ::)
New Bosch 246 coil pack. Car running sweet again now.  :)
Plug wells were full of water when I took the old coil pack out, so I didn't manage to seal the scuttle when I thought I had, so back to the drawing board on that one.  :( ::)
Rip the foam off the bulkhead/scuttle... job jobbed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 July 2016, 20:47:42
Might give that a try some time soon. In the meantime I have wedged a piece of thin Perspex in there to deflect the water down the back of the engine.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 July 2016, 20:57:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 July 2016, 20:47:42
Might give that a try some time soon. In the meantime I have wedged a piece of thin Perspex in there to deflect the water down the back of the engine.  :y
That has the unintended consequence of trapping heat in that corner of the engine bay...

No foam means no slow drip water trap and an improved drain line down the bulk head... no water build up equals no futher coilpack water damage ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 July 2016, 23:17:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 July 2016, 20:57:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 July 2016, 20:47:42
Might give that a try some time soon. In the meantime I have wedged a piece of thin Perspex in there to deflect the water down the back of the engine.  :y
That has the unintended consequence of trapping heat in that corner of the engine bay...

No foam means no slow drip water trap and an improved drain line down the bulk head... no water build up equals no futher coilpack water damage ;)

Alternatively just seal it up properly!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: X30XE on 04 July 2016, 23:18:45
Sold the f**king piece of shit.  :P  Good riddance Omega no. 5
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 July 2016, 15:48:45
Quote from: X30XE on 04 July 2016, 23:18:45
Sold the f**king piece of shit.  :P  Good riddance Omega no. 5
Oh, I say. No need for that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 July 2016, 15:52:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 July 2016, 18:15:25
A/C gassed.  Brrrr!  8)

I'd actually forgotten mine was knackered. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 July 2016, 18:53:18
Had a rear tyre repaired and a new front tyre put on,cleaned the throttle body-all on the V70.The Elite just sits there being ignored,must get round to fixing it to fulfil a promise I made and once that's done I can sell it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 July 2016, 19:59:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 July 2016, 15:52:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 July 2016, 18:15:25
A/C gassed.  Brrrr!  8)

I'd actually forgotten mine was knackered. ;D

Drove it and enjoyed the A/C!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 July 2016, 21:44:43
Picked up the used AR35 from the VX breakers in Swindon to fit to the TD. Dropped the front sump to find ATF fluid worse than used diesel oil. Dropped the rear sump to find several small 2-3mm pieces of ally and polished glass(WTF?) Box goes back for refund on Thursday. >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 08 July 2016, 17:00:20
Ran over to sereks todays to get my poly doughnuts fitted.
 As usual great service and no hassle. Shame about the trip home smash on m1 so a nice cross counrty run following a white van who seemed to know where he was going. Followed him from huntingham to m25 watford jct. Only started to follow him because he was in front of me in the cue to get on the m1.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 July 2016, 17:22:02
Paid a visit to my local VX dealer to try and purchase a cabin filter, a couple of check strap bushes, a pair of wishbone rear bushes and a box of latex gloves. I soon remembered why I try to avoid the place. I gave him a piece of paper with vehicle reg. description of parts and the part numbers. I was the only customer, but I left there 35 minutes later with a box of gloves and a cabin filter. The other parts wont be in until Tuesday.
Apparently the big hold up was that the part number for the boxes of gloves has been changed recently.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 July 2016, 20:37:38
Yhink the truth is most main dealers only have a parts counter to be PC and demonstrate they offer a service.

Reality is they are probably looked upon as a nuisance factor and would sooner not have them.On the whole they tend to be manned by inefficient/rude and generally unhelpfull people who couldnt  be employed elsewhere within the dealership so are usually not " the sharpest chisel in the box "..Typical Joe soap who comes in of the street to get parts is normally treated as 2nd class or worse so probably been dealing with several large trade customers inbetween finding the small widget you needed,or worse saying its out of stock as cant be bothered to look any further.

This is only my opinion of the majority...not saying they are all like that ...I am lucky as my local dealers dont seem to fall into that description "most of the time "
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 July 2016, 21:43:12
This bloke was really friendly, but didn't seem very bright. I think his name may have been Tim.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 08 July 2016, 22:18:01
Tim 20 watt  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 09 July 2016, 00:11:30
I finaly got around to doing my mig today...My desmond had..2 new monroe gas front struts.coil springs.dust covers..top bearings.top mounts..two new drop links..new discs and pads and wheel aligment ..gone is the brake shudder and feels and drives so much better now..well worth the time.money and effort. :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 July 2016, 09:42:49
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 July 2016, 17:22:02
Paid a visit to my local VX dealer to try and purchase a cabin filter, a couple of check strap bushes, a pair of wishbone rear bushes and a box of latex gloves. I soon remembered why I try to avoid the place. I gave him a piece of paper with vehicle reg. description of parts and the part numbers. I was the only customer, but I left there 35 minutes later with a box of gloves and a cabin filter. The other parts wont be in until Tuesday.
Apparently the big hold up was that the part number for the boxes of gloves has been changed recently.  ::)

Go to your local motor factor for gloves and the pollen filter (Mann,oe), bet it's cheaper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 July 2016, 09:46:51
Local motor factor (ECP) gloves are crap and a fiver a box, compared to VX trade club gloves at £3.50 a box and better quality.
Cabin filter is one of the things I prefer to use genuine for. It might be daft, but I get bad hayfever and think genuine filters might filter the pollen better ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2016, 09:58:22
Air filter is another I prefer genuine for, despite the price (:(), but when compared to most of the aftermarket ones I've seem, its worth it, as restrictions here can impact performance.

For pollen filters, as MigV6 says, I prefer genuine in the FL. Mrs TB is also a hayfever sufferer, and I'd rather by paying a little extra than constantly cleaning snot off everything.

Oil I prefer GM, as its stupidly cheap on TC, *and* its known to work well in Omegas, unlike some brands that mayo up more readily, which do the already marginal breathers no favours.

Brake pads and front discs, genuine, due to cost and performance.

Oil filters, I couldn't give 2 hoots about, though try to avoid no-name ones.  I change my oil so often anyway. If using cheapo spin-ons, inspect the seal thoroughly before fitting though.

Wipers, I have a preference for Bosch, but horrifically expensive. GM aren't bad, and stupidly cheap in the 10-packs.  Most of the no-name factor ones are utter shite.

Bulbs, I now use Halfords, convenient and cheap on trade. Their quality has hugely improved over the last 5yrs or so, so no more check control issues IME

Antifreeze tends to be GM, based on cost.


I think that covers most of the service pads I use, and why :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 July 2016, 09:58:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 July 2016, 09:46:51
Local motor factor (ECP) gloves are crap and a fiver a box, compared to VX trade club gloves at £3.50 a box and better quality.
Cabin filter is one of the things I prefer to use genuine for. It might be daft, but I get bad hayfever and think genuine filters might filter the pollen better ?

I didn't mean ecp even tho the pollen filter they supply, the Mann one is oe, as for latex gloves that's stemo area of expertise  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2016, 10:02:55
For latex gloves, I used to use the Kirkland Signature (Costco brand) Nitrile ones. Best of all the disposable ones I've come across, and suitable for medical use I believe.  But over a tenner for 2 boxes.

I now use the reusable type - the tight fitting material ones with the rubberised palm/fingers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 July 2016, 10:03:28
The problem's lots of us are finding now is so many dealers are no longer TC members, and the distance to a registered one is a bit far, and they won't deliver. Think our nearest is Kettering.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 July 2016, 10:10:28
26 mile round trip to my nearest one. As mentioned earlier though, I don't visit very often if I can avoid it, as they are shite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2016, 10:14:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 09 July 2016, 10:03:28
The problem's lots of us are finding now is so many dealers are no longer TC members, and the distance to a registered one is a bit far, and they won't deliver. Think our nearest is Kettering.
Oh, I know, as I said earlier, Vauxhall and its dealers are going out of their way to ensure that people don't want to buy Vauxhall.

My nearest TC dealer is at least 40 miles away. I just ensure that I pick stuff up when I'm passing. Additionally, like many dealer networks, I can order over the phone at one branch, and collect at their nearest branch a couple of days later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 09 July 2016, 14:50:23
Carwash.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 09 July 2016, 20:56:39
Bought a set of GM pads and discs for the v6 on trade club at NOW VX in weybridge, very helpful counter guy and seemed to know his stuff regarding omega parts. very pleased, just as a enquiery what do others pay for a disc and pads kit on TC. I WAS CHARGED £91.91 PLUS THE DREADED VAT.
Still for got to get a pollen filter(bugger)
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 09 July 2016, 22:59:45
adjuster hand brake, replace osr bearing, fixed knocking noise from osf and replaced vacuum pipes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 July 2016, 08:02:45
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 09 July 2016, 20:56:39
Bought a set of GM pads and discs for the v6 on trade club at NOW VX in weybridge, very helpful counter guy and seemed to know his stuff regarding omega parts. very pleased, just as a enquiery what do others pay for a disc and pads kit on TC. I WAS CHARGED £91.91 PLUS THE DREADED VAT.
Still for got to get a pollen filter(bugger)
Fair price :y used to pay £105 for disc/pad kit...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 July 2016, 20:27:53
Greased the sunroof.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 July 2016, 20:32:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 July 2016, 20:27:53
Greased the sunroof.  :y
That will look horrible. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 July 2016, 21:54:17
Collected my sister, then went to ring at the Cathedral.


Drove to Rush Green, where we spent the afternoon  with some friends and their toys:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ib0srpbnmj3oik6/IMAG0141%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)


Went to the pub where Deb bought me a birthday beer, and drove home because she's borrowing the Omega while I service and MOT her car.


It was a good day!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 11 July 2016, 22:58:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 July 2016, 08:02:45
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 09 July 2016, 20:56:39
Bought a set of GM pads and discs for the v6 on trade club at NOW VX in weybridge, very helpful counter guy and seemed to know his stuff regarding omega parts. very pleased, just as a enquiery what do others pay for a disc and pads kit on TC. I WAS CHARGED £91.91 PLUS THE DREADED VAT.
Still for got to get a pollen filter(bugger)
Fair price :y used to pay £105 for disc/pad kit...

You can get the same set of the bay for about £70 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2016, 01:14:56
Quote from: joff on 11 July 2016, 22:58:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 July 2016, 08:02:45
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 09 July 2016, 20:56:39
Bought a set of GM pads and discs for the v6 on trade club at NOW VX in weybridge, very helpful counter guy and seemed to know his stuff regarding omega parts. very pleased, just as a enquiery what do others pay for a disc and pads kit on TC. I WAS CHARGED £91.91 PLUS THE DREADED VAT.
Still for got to get a pollen filter(bugger)
Fair price :y used to pay £105 for disc/pad kit...

You can get the same set of the bay for about £70 :y
Can't argue with that price 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 12 July 2016, 10:55:14
Quote from: Nick W on 10 July 2016, 21:54:17
Collected my sister, then went to ring at the Cathedral.


Drove to Rush Green, where we spent the afternoon  with some friends and their toys:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ib0srpbnmj3oik6/IMAG0141%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)


Went to the pub where Deb bought me a birthday beer, and drove home because she's borrowing the Omega while I service and MOT her car.


It was a good day!

Are they Tiggy Moths....? and a Piper Cub....? (Piper Cub should be yellow....:y)

Mate of mine has shares in a Chipmunk, basically the same a the Moth but only has 1 wing instead of 2 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 July 2016, 11:11:34
Quote from: minifreek on 12 July 2016, 10:55:14
Quote from: Nick W on 10 July 2016, 21:54:17
Drove to Rush Green, where we spent the afternoon  with some friends and their toys:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ib0srpbnmj3oik6/IMAG0141%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)



Are they Tiggy Moths....? and a Piper Cub....? (Piper Cub should be yellow.... :y )



Left to right: Robinson R44, Tiger Moth, Cessna 180, another Moth, Piper Cub, Aeronca and behind the camera a Pitts Special
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2016, 13:54:39
Started considering selling it. I haven't had it long, but Ive seen a 740i I like.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 July 2016, 14:40:08
Quote from: minifreek on 12 July 2016, 10:55:14
Quote from: Nick W on 10 July 2016, 21:54:17
Collected my sister, then went to ring at the Cathedral.


Drove to Rush Green, where we spent the afternoon  with some friends and their toys:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ib0srpbnmj3oik6/IMAG0141%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)


Went to the pub where Deb bought me a birthday beer, and drove home because she's borrowing the Omega while I service and MOT her car.


It was a good day!

Are they Tiggy Moths....? and a Piper Cub....? (Piper Cub should be yellow....:y)

Mate of mine has shares in a Chipmunk, basically the same a the Moth but only has 1 wing instead of 2 :)

I've got a soft spot for the Chipmunk, having spent many hours in one during my cadet years including lots of aerobatics. Also have some 35 hours on Cessna 150/152 logged too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 July 2016, 15:21:50
I spent 45 minutes yesterday changing the filters, oil and plugs on my sister's car yesterday. Nothing fell off when I drove it around the block, so I parked it outside the garage for the MOT today. Which it failed because the screenwash pump had seized.


So, £30 later I had acquired and fitted a new one. It took longer to stitch the damaged wheelarch liner back together than it did to do the rest of the job:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/wtrvzi3go3y066z/ArchLinerRepair.jpg?dl=1)


So that's another job out of the way for a year.


Just out of interest, why should the Cub in the earlier photo be yellow?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2016, 22:50:21
New door check strap bushes. Installed the GM rear wishbone bushes in the wishbones I have refurbed, so they are now ready to fit onto the car. I might post up a pic of them as they look very sexy.  :-* :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 13 July 2016, 22:55:04
You tease  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 July 2016, 18:09:17
I tease no more.  :D

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff500/Albs59/DSCF1983_zpsiyelevni.jpg) (http://s1238.photobucket.com/user/Albs59/media/DSCF1983_zpsiyelevni.jpg.html)

GM wishbones cleaned, repainted, balljoints & bushes removed. New balljoints, new powerflex polybushes and new GM rear bushes.
My omega will have a front end like a Lotus Elise..........................almost.  ;D
New pair of Sachs rear springs in the background also to be fitted soon.
Also the front mudflaps which I took off to clean them properly - very very sad.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 July 2016, 08:29:55
Fitted ETS exhaust on Project II last night.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 15 July 2016, 17:06:13
NSF link rod changed. Knocking is gone.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 July 2016, 17:48:54
Adjusted the handbrake on the BMW and washed the Omega.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 July 2016, 20:16:20
Took the 3.2 to work, as that has super cold air con.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 19 July 2016, 21:11:14
Been busy at work,moved jobs nearly 3 months ago and moved in with the wife to be,so just had time to start working on the disco,so far its been lifted,and a/t's fitted,had to change rad last week as that had started to leak,also fitted a tube winch bumper ready for the winch,but the new project is rebuild current 300tdi engine,so sump is off,both manifolds are off and ready to remove head over the next few evenings,then order everything to rebuild the engine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 July 2016, 21:33:52
Used it for work today (Merc) filled it on the way home & then cleaned the screen & front end of all the insects killed en route home.Now in the garage for the next 26 days holidays!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 20 July 2016, 19:37:32
Peered at them, since I have no time to do anything other than work, eat and sleep at the moment...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 July 2016, 00:41:03
Took the Westfield to work as that doesn't need air con. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 July 2016, 08:42:45
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 July 2016, 00:41:03
Took the Westfield to work as that doesn't need air con. ::)

Saw a yellow one on the M25 this morning (OK, might have been a Caterham) - someone else clearly had the same idea.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 July 2016, 20:11:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 July 2016, 00:41:03
Took the Westfield to work as that doesn't need air con. ::)

And with the warm weather there's no chance of skating on ice and bending it :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 July 2016, 21:47:45
Washed it. First time since April  :-X

Apparently it is metallic and not matt :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 23 July 2016, 13:21:45
Had the a/c checked and regassed. Cold now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 July 2016, 18:17:21
Thinking I might replace the thrust washer with a Sonnax on the NOS Senny AR35 I am picking up tomorrow, I decided to practice the procedure on my old AR25, and now have a transmission pump in two halves. >:(  Re-assembly next week and start again. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 24 July 2016, 19:55:01
Replace the front pads and discs today, EVEN MANAGED TO GET THE NEW PAD WEAR SENSORS TO CLIP IN WITHOUT THE NEED TO PERSUADE THEM IN TO THE LOCATING HOLE, ;D  emptied the master cylinder of old fluid an bled the front system of air, so far so good, will bleed out all the old fluid from the rears next week, pedal feels much firmer now so all good.
Noticed a rattle from the centre box's on the exhaust and confirmed my susp that the baffles have rotted out but no leak, so an eternal system is on the shopping list ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 24 July 2016, 22:45:11
Swapped the whole drivers side mirror for an unbroken one and only have to change the nearside front and rear windows afters some bastard decided about 3am this morning to remove them with some bricks. and then clean out the glass and hope they haven't seriously damaged the seats too badly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 25 July 2016, 00:16:07
repaired a fuel pipe that just had to start leaking just two days before I go on holiday, Oh and changed the alternator on the wifes focus that decided to go t*ts up on Friday. That's two I now waiting for number three. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 10:37:01
A smidgen over 30mpg over the last tank, but plenty of fuel left in it, as display still claimed range was 4 miles, and it only took a shade over 56l.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 July 2016, 13:49:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 10:37:01
A smidgen over 30mpg over the last tank, but plenty of fuel left in it, as display still claimed range was 4 miles, and it only took a shade over 56l.

Clearly not trying hard enough ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 14:40:35
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 July 2016, 13:49:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 10:37:01
A smidgen over 30mpg over the last tank, but plenty of fuel left in it, as display still claimed range was 4 miles, and it only took a shade over 56l.

Clearly not trying hard enough ::)
I wasn't.  The only time I tried hard was an uphill overtake, which it failed.  Bloody PoS.


Oh, it was grumbling something about pads as well, when coming through MK. *sigh*.

I'll do the honourable thing, and hide it somewhere again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 July 2016, 16:04:35
Towed a car trailer with the Ranger at the weekend.. which went beautifully; stable, plenty of grunt, capable tow vehicle, especially considering what else was in the truck bed at the time  :-X

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg.html)

And it's new home..

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 25 July 2016, 17:51:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 14:40:35
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 July 2016, 13:49:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 10:37:01
A smidgen over 30mpg over the last tank, but plenty of fuel left in it, as display still claimed range was 4 miles, and it only took a shade over 56l.

Clearly not trying hard enough ::)
I wasn't.  The only time I tried hard was an uphill overtake, which it failed.  Bloody PoS.


Oh, it was grumbling something about pads as well, when coming through MK. *sigh*.

I'll do the honourable thing, and hide it somewhere again.

My mundeno has decided to tell me 'oil service' everytime I start it......deciding what that means and if its important  :-\
Its also going 'boing' and putting fuel light on as well......I know that important and means a trip to the garage tomorrow for some go go juice  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 17:58:31
Re-abandoned the Battlebus :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 25 July 2016, 22:52:26
SORN'd the miggy until I get a chance to finish fixing her and get her MOT'd never had to do that before. Damn I miss being behind the wheel :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 July 2016, 00:33:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2016, 17:58:31
Re-abandoned the Battlebus :)

You know it makes sense... Leave the keys in it and someone might do you a favour ;) Actually... Best not... As soon as they hit a main road they'll turn round and park it up again :-X :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 26 July 2016, 16:46:43
Changed the front discs. Bled the lines and the fluid was blacker than the the brake dust
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 July 2016, 17:04:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 July 2016, 16:04:35
Towed a car trailer with the Ranger at the weekend.. which went beautifully; stable, plenty of grunt, capable tow vehicle, especially considering what else was in the truck bed at the time  :-X

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg.html)

And it's new home..

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg.html)

Is that an AC Cobra?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 27 July 2016, 17:40:26
With a new set of pads in hand decided to see why i have uneven pad wear...I thought i may have seized pistons(inboard)the inboard pad was in there solid and could not move towards the disc owing to all the crap that was in there owing to the last time it had new pads they were just put straight in with no clean up...thats what i thinks anyway...pistons move just fine.Cleaned it all up and used copperslip.  :y

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/pads.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2016, 18:21:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 July 2016, 17:04:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 July 2016, 16:04:35
Towed a car trailer with the Ranger at the weekend.. which went beautifully; stable, plenty of grunt, capable tow vehicle, especially considering what else was in the truck bed at the time  :-X

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg.html)

And it's new home..

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg.html)

Is that an AC Cobra?
We're hoping it will be... one day. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2016, 18:40:32
Put air, oil and water in it, as I supposed I'd better turn up to work at some point... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 July 2016, 19:27:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2016, 18:21:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 July 2016, 17:04:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 July 2016, 16:04:35
Towed a car trailer with the Ranger at the weekend.. which went beautifully; stable, plenty of grunt, capable tow vehicle, especially considering what else was in the truck bed at the time  :-X

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg.html)

And it's new home..

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg.html)

Is that an AC Cobra?
We're hoping it will be... one day. ;)

What powerplant is going in?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 July 2016, 19:28:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2016, 18:21:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 July 2016, 17:04:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 July 2016, 16:04:35
Towed a car trailer with the Ranger at the weekend.. which went beautifully; stable, plenty of grunt, capable tow vehicle, especially considering what else was in the truck bed at the time  :-X

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg.html)

And it's new home..

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg.html)

Is that an AC Cobra?
We're hoping it will be... one day. ;)
You'll need to put an engine and some other stuff in it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 27 July 2016, 19:48:27
Quote from: STEMO on 27 July 2016, 19:28:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 July 2016, 18:21:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 July 2016, 17:04:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 July 2016, 16:04:35
Towed a car trailer with the Ranger at the weekend.. which went beautifully; stable, plenty of grunt, capable tow vehicle, especially considering what else was in the truck bed at the time  :-X

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%201_zpsu4jwzsbx.jpeg.html)

And it's new home..

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/WhatsApp-Image-20160723%202_zps1ebj7g8a.jpeg.html)

Is that an AC Cobra?
We're hoping it will be... one day. ;)
You'll need to put an engine and some other stuff in it.  ;D


Nah its a grown up pedal car..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 July 2016, 20:15:50
There's no weight in those shells, so you could do a Freddie Flintstone in it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 July 2016, 20:43:51
Quote from: STEMO on 27 July 2016, 20:15:50
There's no weight in those shells, so you could do a Freddie Flintstone in it.  :y

Yab ba dab a dooooo!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 July 2016, 14:01:52
There's some weight in it right now:

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/IMG_20160625_150321_zpsuz6hms4d.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/IMG_20160625_150321_zpsuz6hms4d.jpg.html)

(Although it's really only temporarily in there for transport purposes)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 29 July 2016, 19:58:47
Done nowt to it except drive it and put petrol in...

Having a long talk with meself, but am seriously thinking of stripping and scrapping my Omega... had enough of it, starting to cost too much money now to keep it on the road....

Did the HG's not that long ago and replaced the radiator, and water is still being lost/used..... fed-up with the ruddy thing doing this...

Have had some good cumfy rides in it, nice and powerful enough to surprise a few idiots on the roads... beginning to dislike the thing now... shame really...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 July 2016, 20:07:59
Old cars cost money to keep on the road. If you are mechanically proficient and know a lot about the omega, most things can be fixed fairly cheaply and in short order. But you've got to have the time to do it and be willing to give up that time.
If, like me, you just want to get in and drive a car, then the omega is not for you. They can be very frustrating and you have to love them or you'll hate them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 29 July 2016, 21:15:42
Loaded it onto a flatback and sent it over the bridge , next Omega victim already identified  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 July 2016, 21:22:08
Drove it!  8)  West Dorset to The Fens.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 29 July 2016, 21:33:25
Had windscreen number 3 fitted properly today by an Autofarce master technician,genuine VX trims now correctly fitted and looking proper.took a lot of moaning to their customer services dept and they eventually waived all excess charges,what they don't know is that they are going to get the bill for the trims that I got from VX because Autofarce told me that were unavailable....very nawty,telling me porkies ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 July 2016, 22:05:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 July 2016, 21:22:08
Drove it!  8)  West Dorset to The Fens.  :y
.

What you doing passing thro or near hoof'land  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2016, 22:27:49
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 July 2016, 22:05:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 July 2016, 21:22:08
Drove it!  8)  West Dorset to The Fens.  :y
.

What you doing passing thro or near hoof'land  :o
Stocking up on the water most likely... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 29 July 2016, 22:43:10
Quote from: STEMO on 29 July 2016, 20:07:59
Old cars cost money to keep on the road. If you are mechanically proficient and know a lot about the omega, most things can be fixed fairly cheaply and in short order. But you've got to have the time to do it and be willing to give up that time.
If, like me, you just want to get in and drive a car, then the omega is not for you. They can be very frustrating and you have to love them or you'll hate them.

Believe me STEMO Iv had plenty old cars, cant afford to get new....

I can weild many spanners, welders, ratchets etc... mechanically profieciency isnt a problem, time isnt a problem - pissed off working on the same car coz something else has gone wrong thats just cost a oppsing bomb to replace is a problem.... genuine gaskets etc... cost a shit load of money that I just aint got.... Im fed-up of the ruddy thing going wrong constantly... its now travelled 160000 miles, that in my book is a lot of miles for a car.... please dont start bleeting on about it not being a lot of miles for an Omega, or its only just run-in .... 'dangle berries'... its an old car that IS starting to cost a lot of time and money... im am unwilling to repair it again coz Im fed-up of repairing the ruddy thing...

At the end of the day - its just a car..... its old... its costing money to keep it running... im spending no-more money on it .....

Simple as that really....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 July 2016, 22:47:12
You're late to the party. Some of us came to that conclusion five or six years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 July 2016, 23:06:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2016, 22:27:49
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 July 2016, 22:05:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 July 2016, 21:22:08
Drove it!  8)  West Dorset to The Fens.  :y
.

What you doing passing thro or near hoof'land  :o
Stocking up on the water most likely... ::)

Thought I'd join the Flat Earth Society! 😱 🌍 🇬🇧 ⛳ 🌳 😋
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2016, 23:51:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 July 2016, 23:06:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2016, 22:27:49
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 July 2016, 22:05:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 29 July 2016, 21:22:08
Drove it!  8)  West Dorset to The Fens.  :y
.

What you doing passing thro or near hoof'land  :o
Stocking up on the water most likely... ::)

Thought I'd join the Flat Earth Society! 😱 🌍 🇬🇧 ⛳ 🌳 😋
Yes, the water will do that to you... :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 July 2016, 09:04:24
Upset the Beemer.  :(  Driving along the lovely Welsh mountains and 'Drivetrain Malfunction' keeps popping up on screen. A quick system reboot temporarily sorts it but it looks like a trip to a dealership is in order. Driving through the hilly Welsh terrain of the Brecons in 'limp' mode is not ideal.
The indicators still work though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 July 2016, 10:27:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 30 July 2016, 09:04:24
Upset the Beemer.  :(  Driving along the lovely Welsh mountains and 'Drivetrain Malfunction' keeps popping up on screen. A quick system reboot temporarily sorts it but it looks like a trip to a dealership is in order. Driving through the hilly Welsh terrain of the Brecons in 'limp' mode is not ideal.
The indicators still work though.  :y

Its caused by Brexit.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 July 2016, 10:34:14
Quote from: YZ250 on 30 July 2016, 09:04:24
Upset the Beemer.  :(  Driving along the lovely Welsh mountains and 'Drivetrain Malfunction' keeps popping up on screen. A quick system reboot temporarily sorts it but it looks like a trip to a dealership is in order. Driving through the hilly Welsh terrain of the Brecons in 'limp' mode is not ideal.
The indicators still work though.  :y

Speak to jasonm, he gets all sorts of warning lights up his ones.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 30 July 2016, 10:54:33
Since when did they fit warning lights to cars? I've never noticed any!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 30 July 2016, 11:11:07
Fitted a new distributor cap and plug leads , plugs and coil
 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 July 2016, 13:01:52
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 July 2016, 10:27:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 30 July 2016, 09:04:24
Upset the Beemer.  :(  Driving along the lovely Welsh mountains and 'Drivetrain Malfunction' keeps popping up on screen. A quick system reboot temporarily sorts it but it looks like a trip to a dealership is in order. Driving through the hilly Welsh terrain of the Brecons in 'limp' mode is not ideal.
The indicators still work though.  :y

Its caused by Brexit.  :y ;D

Ah, that will be it.  :y
The Welsh voted out, my car is German so that can only end in a personality clash.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 July 2016, 12:03:16
Just fitted a Kenwood DAB headunit in fifty shades of grey my 190D.
Now got planet rock on max. volume. Eardrums bleeding profusely. Happy days.  8) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Sideways on 01 August 2016, 00:41:21
Fitted new Headlights, new alloys, DAB, taxed, insured, washed, polished and waxed.

All ready for a friend's wedding. To say I ache is an understatement........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 August 2016, 00:59:57
Quote from: Sir Sideways on 01 August 2016, 00:41:21
Fitted new Headlights, new alloys, DAB, taxed, insured, washed, polished and waxed.

All ready for a friend's wedding. To say I ache is an understatement........

Yes taxing and insuring a car these days is bloody painful! 😭  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 August 2016, 07:32:58
Left it at train station, as apparently this noisy, uncomfortable, slow DMU is preferred. Really?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 August 2016, 19:29:20
Looking forward to getting off the children slug and getting in the omega for the final 12m home :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 August 2016, 19:54:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 August 2016, 19:29:20
Looking forward to getting off the children slug and getting in the omega for the final 12m home :)

Predictive text/autocorrect at its best again.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 August 2016, 20:09:37
Clearly Steve jobs has never heard of the Chiltern Slug!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 02 August 2016, 23:59:01
Replaced my leaking fuel pipe, talk about having a busmans holiday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 August 2016, 08:54:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 August 2016, 20:09:37
Clearly Steve jobs has never heard of the Chiltern Slug!

I think he'll struggle to hear about it now.....  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2016, 17:48:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 03 August 2016, 08:54:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 August 2016, 20:09:37
Clearly Steve jobs has never heard of the Chiltern Slug!

I think he'll struggle to hear about it now.....  ::)  ;D
I'm convince he somehow lives on in every gayDevice out there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 05 August 2016, 21:59:34
Took 6 hours to drive 160 miles along the South coast after a couple of days camping in Hampshire  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 05 August 2016, 22:12:11
In my attempts to change the oil/filter I put an axle stand under the nearside chassis leg and when I finished I forgot to remove it resulting in me trying to move the car with it still there and it got lodged under the transmission mount and promptly cracked it, so now I've got to find another one  >:(.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 August 2016, 22:39:10
Started to fit new rear dampers to the 190. Jacked it up on the rear jacking point only for it to come back down when the jack went straight through the floor, exposing a serious amount of rust.  ::) :'(
Take two - jacked it up at a different point and start to remove the damper  and realised that 26 years of  exposure to the elements had welded everything together. It took some doing but I finally got the lower mount undone only to find the top mount had no intention whatsoever of coming off. Had to angle grind through the nut to get it off.
Managed to get one new damper fitted. Will have a go at the other side tomorrow, then cut out the rust and try to locate my friendly welder man and hope he is sober enough to weld it up for me.

Yesterday -finished touching up the little stone chips & scratches on the Omega. got the machine polisher and G3 out and mopped it. Then washed it, polished it with Meguiars something or other, and it looks georgeous.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 05 August 2016, 23:05:58
Just reviewed my 2.2 getting it`s new MOT last week via my dashcam footage
MOT tester did a nice job on the old girl, when he`s checking the headlamp aim his mate strolls up & says something Like "Bloody hell they`re nice ain`t they".
No advisories  : :)

I used the 3M kit on my head lamps the weekend prior & they are truely sparklin  :y

https://youtu.be/kHBSzrH7J9Q (https://youtu.be/kHBSzrH7J9Q)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 05 August 2016, 23:08:47
Quote from: 78bex on 05 August 2016, 23:05:58
Just reviewed my 2.2 getting it`s new MOT last week via my dashcam footage
MOT tester did a nice job on the old girl, when he`s checking the headlamp aim his mate strolls up & says something Like "Bloody hell they`re nice ain`t they".
No advisories  : :)

I used the 3M kit on my head lamps the weekend prior & they are truely sparklin  :y

https://youtu.be/kHBSzrH7J9Q (https://youtu.be/kHBSzrH7J9Q)
its silver  :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 August 2016, 23:51:30
Quote from: BIGtime on 05 August 2016, 23:08:47
Quote from: 78bex on 05 August 2016, 23:05:58
Just reviewed my 2.2 getting it`s new MOT last week via my dashcam footage
MOT tester did a nice job on the old girl, when he`s checking the headlamp aim his mate strolls up & says something Like "Bloody hell they`re nice ain`t they".
No advisories  : :)

I used the 3M kit on my head lamps the weekend prior & they are truely sparklin  :y

https://youtu.be/kHBSzrH7J9Q (https://youtu.be/kHBSzrH7J9Q)
its silver  :D :D :D
Aren't they all ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 August 2016, 13:55:31
Fitted a new oil pressure sensor and the light goes out.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 06 August 2016, 19:26:00
Replaced rear brake discs and pads, replaced handbrake shoes - no vibrating when braking now.
Also replaced both front wheel bearings.....I expected no bearing noise after it but still getting some. I plan to replace rear bearings next saturday. If that won't cure the noise I'll change the tyres
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 August 2016, 19:54:00
Quote from: danzigfan on 06 August 2016, 19:26:00
Replaced rear brake discs and pads, replaced handbrake shoes - no vibrating when braking now.
Also replaced both front wheel bearings.....I expected no bearing noise after it but still getting some. I plan to replace rear bearings next saturday. If that won't cure the noise I'll change the tyres


I would want to be absolutely certain that the rear wheel bearings were the cause before I changed them. I've done several, made tooling to make it possible and would still rather do other jobs! Tyre noise aside, bearing noise could just as easily be the diff bearings or the propshaft.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 06 August 2016, 20:01:30
A friend has a garage and pro tool for bearing pull out, I wouldn't dare even dreaming about replacing those myself  :-X Is there a way to exclude propshaft and diff bearings noise?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 August 2016, 11:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...

Spill the beans then ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 12:34:51
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 11:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...

Spill the beans then ::)
It's silver ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 August 2016, 18:26:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 12:34:51
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 11:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...

Spill the beans then ::)
It's silver ::)
And? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 18:35:57
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 18:26:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 12:34:51
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 11:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...

Spill the beans then ::)
It's silver ::)
And? ::)
Newer than the Focus...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 August 2016, 19:20:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 18:35:57
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 18:26:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 12:34:51
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 11:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...

Spill the beans then ::)
It's silver ::)
And? ::)
Newer than the Focus...
And? ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 August 2016, 19:24:12
Fitted new Sachs rear springs. As expected the ones that came off the car were a good inch taller than the ones that went in. Estate springs ?  :-\
Hoping to fit the wishbones tomorrow - depending on swmbos plans.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 19:29:41
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 19:20:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 18:35:57
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 18:26:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 12:34:51
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 11:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...

Spill the beans then ::)
It's silver ::)
And? ::)
Newer than the Focus...
And? ::) :D
Did I mention the colour?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 August 2016, 20:44:58
Removed the last bits off the breaker and managed to get it started and shuffle it around the barn (after I remembered to re-attach the diff).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 07 August 2016, 21:07:14
Scrapped it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 August 2016, 21:23:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 19:29:41
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 19:20:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 18:35:57
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 18:26:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 12:34:51
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 07 August 2016, 11:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2016, 22:23:51
Taxed and insured it ready to collect next week...

Spill the beans then ::)
It's silver ::)
And? ::)
Newer than the Focus...
And? ::) :D
Did I mention the colour?  :D
Go faster black? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2016, 21:31:01
 :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 08 August 2016, 20:47:19
Bought this :)

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t596/minifreek11/Mobile%20Uploads/20160808_175026_zps8uwlfnw4.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/minifreek11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160808_175026_zps8uwlfnw4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 August 2016, 07:36:03
More rust grinding, converting, painting and undersealing on Project 2  :'(

On the upside, the nearside sill is pretty much rust free with just a surface patch which ground back to solid metal  :y

I know the offside isn't going to be the same story though  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 August 2016, 08:16:15
Intended to fit wishbones but spent much of the day trying to remove o/s/f locking nut. No chance, done up windy gun tight, key knackered by windy gun no doubt. Tried hammering on smaller socket etc. but it wont budge.
Going to buy one of those reverse threaded socket things today.If that doesn't work , a new set of cobalt drill bits, it is.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 August 2016, 08:26:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 August 2016, 07:36:03
More rust grinding, converting, painting and undersealing on Project 2  :'(

On the upside, the nearside sill is pretty much rust free with just a surface patch which ground back to solid metal  :y

I know the offside isn't going to be the same story though  :-[

From personal experience I always find the near sides worse than the off sides.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 August 2016, 08:27:07
Fixed the thermo fuse in the mum bus aircon compressor, surprisingly easy and no need to de-gas or remove the pump
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 August 2016, 08:34:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 August 2016, 08:16:15
Intended to fit wishbones but spent much of the day trying to remove o/s/f locking nut. No chance, done up windy gun tight, key knackered by windy gun no doubt. Tried hammering on smaller socket etc. but it wont budge.
Going to buy one of those reverse threaded socket things today.If that doesn't work , a new set of cobalt drill bits, it is.

I have the full set(of six, I think) of reverse threaded sockets, and most of the time they still don't fit. When they do the success rate is poor. If the locking nuts have a rotating collar, you will need to remove it before trying the socket. A sharp chisel and some applied Anglo-Saxon are required.

Personally, I wouldn't bother buying the sockets but would go straight to grinding the head off the bolt with a die-grinder and carbide burr, or welding a socket to it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 09 August 2016, 09:33:18
Cut some rust out of the classic car , surprisingly solid stuff to patch to  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 August 2016, 11:43:28
Quote from: Nick W on 09 August 2016, 08:34:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 August 2016, 08:16:15
Intended to fit wishbones but spent much of the day trying to remove o/s/f locking nut. No chance, done up windy gun tight, key knackered by windy gun no doubt. Tried hammering on smaller socket etc. but it wont budge.
Going to buy one of those reverse threaded socket things today.If that doesn't work , a new set of cobalt drill bits, it is.

I have the full set(of six, I think) of reverse threaded sockets, and most of the time they still don't fit. When they do the success rate is poor. If the locking nuts have a rotating collar, you will need to remove it before trying the socket. A sharp chisel and some applied Anglo-Saxon are required.

Personally, I wouldn't bother buying the sockets but would go straight to grinding the head off the bolt with a die-grinder and carbide burr, or welding a socket to it.
Knocked the locking ring off yesterday using an old screwdriver as a chisel. It broke off surprisingly easily. Don't have access to welding gear, so will probably try grinding it off or drilling it out.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 August 2016, 11:59:42
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 August 2016, 08:26:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 August 2016, 07:36:03
More rust grinding, converting, painting and undersealing on Project 2  :'(

On the upside, the nearside sill is pretty much rust free with just a surface patch which ground back to solid metal  :y

I know the offside isn't going to be the same story though  :-[

From personal experience I always find the near sides worse than the off sides.

Unfortunately I can push a screwdriver through the sill on the offside by the jacking point, have a new 'pattern' sill to weld on in readiness though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 August 2016, 12:26:29
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 August 2016, 11:43:28
Knocked the locking ring off yesterday using an old screwdriver as a chisel. It broke off surprisingly easily. Don't have access to welding gear, so will probably try grinding it off or drilling it out.  :y


It's a tedious job, but it's even worse when you do it after various other failed methods.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 10 August 2016, 17:27:25
Changed the headlamp level sensor and the transmission mounting bracket that I cracked when I forgot to remove the axle stand after the oil change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 20:14:39
Picked it up...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0162_zps2quz0jwq.jpg)

Fun begins in the morning...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 10 August 2016, 20:23:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 20:14:39
Picked it up...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0162_zps2quz0jwq.jpg)

Fun begins in the morning...
You bought a BMW from Tesco  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 August 2016, 20:40:35
Quote from: BIGtime on 10 August 2016, 20:23:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 20:14:39
Picked it up...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0162_zps2quz0jwq.jpg)

Fun begins in the morning...
You bought a BMW from Tesco  :-X


As a 525, it's clearly from the Value range ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 20:55:49
Was reduced ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 August 2016, 21:04:09
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 20:55:49
Was reduced ;D


To what, a 316??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 21:06:33
Quote from: Nick W on 10 August 2016, 21:04:09
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 20:55:49
Was reduced ;D


To what, a 316??
:P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 11 August 2016, 00:14:53
Friends VW Golf miss firing like a pig and running rich, found fault breather pipe on rocker cover split in two. New one from flea bay £15 hate to think how much from FAG
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: migiestate on 11 August 2016, 00:45:54
I fixed the windscreen washer jets to angle onto the windscreen,what a job, my wife had to help   ;), they would only go to the bottom of the windscreen or over the roof. They where really tight to move . Both are now hitting the screen instead of the roof and any one who was behind the car behind. Now working properly :) :)  :y.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 11 August 2016, 12:16:51
Changed batteries over between the W reg ebay bargain daily runaround (good condition but not been off for about 5 years), and the X reg project car (keep having to trickle charge) which goes for its first MOT in 4 years tomorrow.

Retaining clamp bolt sheared off removing good battery - bummer, another job needs doing now, dependant on what the future holds for it. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 August 2016, 12:26:06
An hour and a half trying to drill out the pesky locking wheel nut. Get fed up and had a break by fitting my new number plates and irmscher number plate holders. That cheered me up no end.  8) ;D
Bck to the drill now until its tome to go to work.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 11 August 2016, 17:20:38
due to a catastrophic error of judgement on my part bust my sump pan  :'( ,dumped oil at side of the road and ironically was on my way for an mot and cambelt change.hopefully just needs a new pan which I have in the spares shed.
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2016, 00:55:01
Started on the new project...

Bought it knowing it had at least two stock oil leaks: Oil filter housing gasket, old one came of in twelve pieces, and camcover gasket... just like the Omega one, only far more substantial and you don't need to remove the inlet manifold to change it :D

So for todays effort:
the breather system has been replaced;
the oil filter housing removed, cleaned, resealed and refitted;
sump/front suspension degreased and undertray refitted;
alternator air intake unblocked and 15 years of road detritus removed from back of alternator.
Pollen filter drains cleaned and unblocked.

Tomorrow will be the camcover gasket to finish, fill with fresh oil and start cleaning it.

Future jobs include a full service kit... only changed the oil to give the new breathers and seals a fighting chance... will do a proper service next month;
At least one rear wheel bearing, possibly both... test drive was just long enough to check for gearbox function and road manners/braking oddities;
New tyres... current ones all perfectly legal, but all different...;
Both aux belts and pullies, precautionary rather than required;
Coolant change in October...

First impression is that it's easy to work on. Ok, you might need to remove things to get at what you're aiming for, but everything seems to be reasonably accessible in a logical order. Alternator could be removed, rebrushed and refitted in an hour if needed. Suspect the V8 would be a different story though... All in all car feels like it was  designed and engineered rather than built to a budget. If you had asked me a week ago if the 525 was worth the price premium new against an equivalent Omega, I would have said no. But after driving it home and getting my hands dirty, I have to say that actually it was worth every penny...

Also, when was the last time your local Vauxhall dealer opened their parts and service desks at 7am? Or closed at 7pm? Not only that, when I enquired on the phone about price/availability of various bits, I was told that they were all in stock. Popped in yesterday on way home from work only to be told that there were a couple of items that they didn't have. Expecting the stock Vx response of 'Two weeks from Germany and we need paying for it to order it...', I was pleasantly surprised by the response of ' Be in by 1. You can pay for it all when you come back later... '.

It's a whole different world out there... 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 August 2016, 09:28:32
Picked some more flaked scabs of laquer off the omegas bonnet  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2016, 17:49:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2016, 00:55:01
All in all car feels like it was  designed and engineered rather than built to a budget. If you had asked me a week ago if the 525 was worth the price premium new against an equivalent Omega, I would have said no. But after driving it home and getting my hands dirty, I have to say that actually it was worth every penny...
That's the key reason they bought Rover ;). How ironic.

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2016, 00:55:01
when I enquired on the phone about price/availability of various bits, I was told that they were all in stock. Popped in yesterday on way home from work only to be told that there were a couple of items that they didn't have.
Its a newer car.  Try phoning a dealer for Astra-H parts, you'll find good stock levels.  Try phoning a BMW for parts for their last decent car, and you'll have to explain what it is.  Been there, done that, temper found a few hours later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 12 August 2016, 22:51:59
At last got the 2.5 started today and it sounded like a diesel for the first 10-15 minutes until the cleaned and serviced valve followers fully pressurised, temp came up to 95 degrees and stayed there and the heater worked - nice and toasty. No oil or water leaks. What a joy to have her running after 7 month on the drive and a head service and rebuild.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2016, 23:08:27
It's a '51 plate, so well into Omega territory  ;)

Key difference, I guess, is that the engine and it's derivatives are widely used... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: serek on 12 August 2016, 23:22:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2016, 23:08:27
It's a '51 plate, so well into Omega territory  ;)

Key difference, I guess, is that the engine and it's derivatives are widely used... :-\
  BMW part department it's lot better organise then vxl . Most of parts are available for next day, even older model from Germany take up to 5 days .

Only downside of this engine is if head gasket go then it's Very expensive to replace  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 August 2016, 08:03:39
You won't think your BMW engine is easy to work on when anything on the inlet side needs attention! They made the engine look tidy by stuffing all the fiddly bits German engineers love under there. The V8s are actually better, because everything is between the heads.

There's a lot of plastic in the cooling system  that doesn't last well. And an overheated aluminium six is usually irreparable.

The only real improvement for me is the front suspension. Not because it's better or more durable, that isn't possible for struts on a heavy car. By not being adjustable, it doesn't need fiddling with every twenty miles, and maintenance consists of simple parts swapping.



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 August 2016, 10:38:06
Went in to my local stealers 2 weeks ago for some door check strap bushes, fella says, after looking, that they had some in stock, how many would you like? Ok says i, will take 4. Off he goes, comes back 5min later and says "sorry but these are earmarked for someone else", give me your mobile no. and will text you when they arrive. Still waiting.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 August 2016, 12:36:48
Quote from: ronnyd on 13 August 2016, 10:38:06
Went in to my local stealers 2 weeks ago for some door check strap bushes, fella says, after looking, that they had some in stock, how many would you like? Ok says i, will take 4. Off he goes, comes back 5min later and says "sorry but these are earmarked for someone else", give me your mobile no. and will text you when they arrive. Still waiting.  :'(

Unusual for Andy, assuming you went to Drive?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 August 2016, 13:20:54
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 13 August 2016, 12:36:48
Quote from: ronnyd on 13 August 2016, 10:38:06
Went in to my local stealers 2 weeks ago for some door check strap bushes, fella says, after looking, that they had some in stock, how many would you like? Ok says i, will take 4. Off he goes, comes back 5min later and says "sorry but these are earmarked for someone else", give me your mobile no. and will text you when they arrive. Still waiting.  :'(

Unusual for Andy, assuming you went to Drive?

Thought he left, waits to be corrected.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 August 2016, 18:11:46
Just think he was stopped from selling parts to here I thought  :-\

(Because of Vauxhalls rule, not OOF)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 August 2016, 19:52:48
Quote from: tunnie on 13 August 2016, 18:11:46
Just think he was stopped from selling parts to here I thought  :-\

(Because of Vauxhalls rule, not OOF)

Still there last I heard. Not stopped from selling parts here as such - I still use him - but no longer a TC dealership and not allowed to post stuff  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 August 2016, 20:14:32
The guy i saw wasn,t Andy, i don,t think he is there anymore :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 August 2016, 20:25:03
Ordered some brake caliper piston spreader things ... after 50 yrs of tinkering thought i'd best get the proper kit  ;D On a 24 year old car i didnt think id risk prying them back with a screwdriver  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 August 2016, 22:48:55
Quote from: ronnyd on 13 August 2016, 20:14:32
The guy i saw wasn,t Andy, i don,t think he is there anymore :-\
AndyC gave us the sad news that he wasn't going to be able to do mail-order any more back in 2013 due to changes at Drive Bury St Edmunds

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=117041.msg1481331#msg1481331 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=117041.msg1481331#msg1481331)

I think he is still there but in a different role. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 August 2016, 16:35:50
Swapped scuttle for a better one and fitted Insignia washer jets on Project II
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 August 2016, 16:55:35
Finally, at long last, removed the remains of the stuck locking wheel nut. Took it to a mate who has a mig welder, hoping he could weld a nut on top of it and then use a socket to get it off. He had run out of wire for his welder though.  ::)
He got his set of small chisels out of his workshop and proceeded to hammer at it using a small chisel, until the sweat was running off him.
He stopped for a breather and a mouthful of cold beer so I took over. Whacked it twice and it started to turn. It was off the car in 30 seconds.
He swore like a trooper.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 14 August 2016, 20:05:03
I also replaced my scuttle. but managed to first put the wiper arms on the wrong sides as well as not letting the mechanism park beforehand. yet again it's just another one of those days when I seem to be able to mess up the easiest of jobs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 August 2016, 21:37:06
Filled it with Tesco's 99, then loaded picnic, chairs, buckets n spades, then drove to Hunstaton for the day,  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 14 August 2016, 21:46:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 August 2016, 16:55:35
Finally, at long last, removed the remains of the stuck locking wheel nut. Took it to a mate who has a mig welder, hoping he could weld a nut on top of it and then use a socket to get it off. He had run out of wire for his welder though.  ::)
He got his set of small chisels out of his workshop and proceeded to hammer at it using a small chisel, until the sweat was running off him.
He stopped for a breather and a mouthful of cold beer so I took over. Whacked it twice and it started to turn. It was off the car in 30 seconds.
He swore like a trooper.  ;D
He obviously did all the hard graft and you just took the glory. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 August 2016, 23:22:49
Done some 125 miles in the 3.2, Stopped at a classic car show. Overall a pleasant day for a change  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 15 August 2016, 23:30:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2016, 20:14:39
Picked it up...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0162_zps2quz0jwq.jpg)

Fun begins in the morning...

Ah E39,lovely :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 August 2016, 19:08:17
Fitted a new lamda sensor to the sons Punto. It was effin tight, so I had to chop half of it off so I could get a socket on it, but got there in the end.
Then went to the dentist to have 3 fillings. When I got back, I fitted the o/s wishbone before getting called in for my dinner.
Hopefully fit the other one tomorrow. Down the pub for a couple of soft southern shandies shortly.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 August 2016, 14:41:29
Picked it up.. was collected from my home by the sales girl, driven to the dealership and presented with a large package with a bow on it.

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/IMG_20160818_091041_zpsffahfbyc.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/IMG_20160818_091041_zpsffahfbyc.jpg.html)

She unwrapped my package for me while I stood there:

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/IMG_20160818_091244_zpskhzzjpqe.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/IMG_20160818_091244_zpskhzzjpqe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 August 2016, 15:07:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 August 2016, 14:41:29
Picked it up.. was collected from my home by the sales girl, driven to the dealership and presented with a large package with a bow on it.

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/IMG_20160818_091041_zpsffahfbyc.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/IMG_20160818_091041_zpsffahfbyc.jpg.html)

She unwrapped my package for me while I stood there:

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/IMG_20160818_091244_zpskhzzjpqe.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/IMG_20160818_091244_zpskhzzjpqe.jpg.html)

Would rather see a photo of her unwrapped.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 August 2016, 15:08:50
 ;D ;D ;D ;D You dirty old man, bg.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 August 2016, 15:11:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 August 2016, 15:08:50
;D ;D ;D ;D You dirty old man, bg.. ;D
.

Oi less of the old :D.

Wait till stemo reads that about bows and packages'  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:42:17
Failed it's MOT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2016, 20:43:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:42:17
Failed it's MOT
Is that your surprised face... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:52:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2016, 20:43:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:42:17
Failed it's MOT
Is that your surprised face... ::)
That one normally passes.  But the MOTer was absolutely right to fail it.

Sadly, work commitments, and the shenanigans with one of bro's shops have prevented any prepping before presenting it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 August 2016, 20:53:54
Washed it and finished repairing some areas of chipped / flaking underseal underneath with Tetrysel spray on underseal. A few hours after doing this I discovered that Bilthamber do an apparently excellent aerosol wax type stuff for doing this very job.  :( ::)
Helped / instructed son on washing & polishing his Punto. The first time he has done this since passing his test about 6 months ago.  ::)
Tomorrow - hopefully free off the adjusters on rear tie bar, as it needs wheel alignment after new wishbones.
I drove the car this morning, for the first time after fitting the wishbones and it felt quite peculiar. Hopefully wheel alignment will cure this.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 August 2016, 09:29:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:52:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2016, 20:43:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:42:17
Failed it's MOT
Is that your surprised face... ::)
That one normally passes.  But the MOTer was absolutely right to fail it.

Sadly, work commitments, and the shenanigans with one of bro's shops have prevented any prepping before presenting it.

Spill the beans
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 August 2016, 09:31:44
Wednesday, drove from home to SW Wales... Worst journey I have had for a long time... 11 hours (admittedly with a 2 hour stop to see someone in Hungerford) but on the plus side the car didn't miss a beat despite being very well loaded  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 August 2016, 10:27:50
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 19 August 2016, 09:29:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:52:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2016, 20:43:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:42:17
Failed it's MOT
Is that your surprised face... ::)
That one normally passes.  But the MOTer was absolutely right to fail it.

Sadly, work commitments, and the shenanigans with one of bro's shops have prevented any prepping before presenting it.

Spill the beans

Mmm tread carefully :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 August 2016, 10:35:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 19 August 2016, 10:27:50
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 19 August 2016, 09:29:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:52:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2016, 20:43:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2016, 20:42:17
Failed it's MOT
Is that your surprised face... ::)
That one normally passes.  But the MOTer was absolutely right to fail it.

Sadly, work commitments, and the shenanigans with one of bro's shops have prevented any prepping before presenting it.

Spill the beans

Mmm tread carefully :D

Because nobody wants squished beanz between their toes..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: lloyd3213 on 19 August 2016, 10:45:18
Fed the beast - £67 in diesel, and ordered some new tyres for the back - less than 2mm tread depth on both!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2016, 16:56:19
Using a combination of greasy roundabouts, persisting drizzle and shockingly rubbish Chinese tyres, I have discovered the the DSC on the new toy is a fantastic system compared to the Omega TC...

Rather than simply turning the power off or hammering the rear brakes, or both ::) it actually has refinement. No violent interruption of progress. The only signs that it's working are a flashing light, about an eighth of a turn of opposite lock and the fact that you're leaving the roundabout at your exit of choice whilst pointing in the desired direction rather than backwards over a kerb into the scenery  :D

Beautifully balanced too 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 19 August 2016, 18:43:10
Drove home in wifes new bmw x1  after 2 weeks in somerset and very happy to say omega started first turn of the key. So took it to the petrol station for a drink :y. Never had a omega battery last that long.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 August 2016, 21:20:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2016, 16:56:19
Using a combination of greasy roundabouts, persisting drizzle and shockingly rubbish Chinese tyres, I have discovered the the DSC on the new toy is a fantastic system compared to the Omega TC...

Rather than simply turning the power off or hammering the rear brakes, or both ::) it actually has refinement. No violent interruption of progress. The only signs that it's working are a flashing light, about an eighth of a turn of opposite lock and the fact that you're leaving the roundabout at your exit of choice whilst pointing in the desired direction rather than backwards over a kerb into the scenery  :D

Beautifully balanced too 8)

If you feed the power in on an omega nicely, they will slide very well and controlled, drive like a youff, well, also sliding a car isn't fast on tarmac.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2016, 22:30:20
Never got either Omega to misbehave significantly :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 August 2016, 23:11:03
Broken it... Expensive repair coming I suspect :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2016, 23:29:52
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 19 August 2016, 23:11:03
Broken it... Expensive repair coming I suspect :'(
Here do...

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALT102-ALTERNATOR-OPEL-SAAB-VAUXHALL-/201306551183?hash=item2edece338f%3Ag%3A1boAAOSwPhdVAesq&_trkparms=pageci%253A2b49a5bd-665c-11e6-b7d9-74dbd1803c83%257Cparentrq%253Aa4eae65a1560a358977cc272ffff2214%257Ciid%253A2 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 August 2016, 07:46:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2016, 23:29:52
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 19 August 2016, 23:11:03
Broken it... Expensive repair coming I suspect :'(
Here do...

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALT102-ALTERNATOR-OPEL-SAAB-VAUXHALL-/201306551183?hash=item2edece338f%3Ag%3A1boAAOSwPhdVAesq&_trkparms=pageci%253A2b49a5bd-665c-11e6-b7d9-74dbd1803c83%257Cparentrq%253Aa4eae65a1560a358977cc272ffff2214%257Ciid%253A2 :y

Thanks. Any chance you're heading to Pembrokeshire with some tools too? :-X ::) :D

In all seriousness, I'll bite the bullet and pay someone to fit it if needs be :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 20 August 2016, 09:33:44
elite came back after having a new cambelt kit,water pump,poly belt and the damaged sump pan replaced and most importantly another 12 months mot. :)
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2016, 10:30:10
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 19 August 2016, 09:29:55
Sadly, work commitments, and the shenanigans with one of bro's shops have prevented any prepping before presenting it.

Spill the beans
[/quote]
What, that I've been busy at work, and that I've spent all my spare time over at bro's who's shop fit "hasn't gone well"

:P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2016, 10:31:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2016, 22:30:20
Never got either Omega to misbehave significantly :-\
"Not trying hard enough"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2016, 14:31:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2016, 10:31:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2016, 22:30:20
Never got either Omega to misbehave significantly :-\
"Not trying hard enough"
Ahem :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 21 August 2016, 13:48:07
Well windscreen trim has come loose again  >:( Shall call them out for the 4th time  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 August 2016, 18:04:59
Put the gearbox back in the TD with a new thrust washer, new filter and fresh fluid. Drives nicely on the test run. I'll check the level again in a week or so. Next job is to see if I can swap the gear change shaft from my AR25 into the new Senny AR35. But it can wait. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 August 2016, 18:08:42
Quote from: Shackeng on 21 August 2016, 18:04:59
Put the gearbox back in the TD with a new thrust washer, new filter and fresh fluid. Drives nicely on the test run. I'll check the level again in a week or so. Next job is to see if I can swap the gear change shaft from my AR25 into the new Senny AR35. But it can wait. :y
Nice one, Chris. Are you the go-to fella for gearbox problems now?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 August 2016, 18:14:24
Quote from: STEMO on 21 August 2016, 18:08:42
Quote from: Shackeng on 21 August 2016, 18:04:59
Put the gearbox back in the TD with a new thrust washer, new filter and fresh fluid. Drives nicely on the test run. I'll check the level again in a week or so. Next job is to see if I can swap the gear change shaft from my AR25 into the new Senny AR35. But it can wait. :y
Nice one, Chris. Are you the go-to fella for gearbox problems now?  ;D

No No No! I'm too old for this sort of work, but I can't resist a challenge, which ends up by me regretting it. :-[ :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 August 2016, 18:25:39
Well....you've persevered and done a great job.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 August 2016, 18:39:30
Went to work and washed it, saved me £6.00. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2016, 19:41:27
Repainted one of my alloys at work last night. Refitted it today and took another one off to refurb at work tonight.
Also took one of the rear track rods off the car, which I have brought to work to see if a I can free it off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 August 2016, 20:28:42
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 August 2016, 19:41:27
Repainted one of my alloys at work last night. Refitted it today and took another one off to refurb at work tonight.
Also took one of the rear track rods off the car, which I have brought to work to see if a I can free it off.

Clamp in vise and heat it up to red hot, un screw, then dump in bucket of waste oil, re-assemble, with lots of copper-slip.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2016, 20:47:03
Clamped it very tight in vice, heated as hot as I could with a heat gun, got a big pair of stilsons on the end, it unscrewed very nicely. This was the outer end. Did the same with the inner end, pushed hard on the stilsons, it rounded the "nut" section in the centre of the rod and chewed up the visible threads while it was at it. Its officially shagged. Need a new pair.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 August 2016, 20:51:21
In between the torrential rain here, removed airbox, bagpipes and aux belt. Can now see the alternator and (assuming I have scrounged the right size spanner) tomorrow morning I'll pull it off and strip to the regulator so I can order a replacement.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 August 2016, 20:55:41
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 August 2016, 20:47:03
Clamped it very tight in vice, heated as hot as I could with a heat gun, got a big pair of stilsons on the end, it unscrewed very nicely. This was the outer end. Did the same with the inner end, pushed hard on the stilsons, it rounded the "nut" section in the centre of the rod and chewed up the visible threads while it was at it. Its officially shagged. Need a new pair.  :'(


So that's 'heated' it enough that you couldn't touch it?


As BG posted, it needs to be red hot to be worth bothering with.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 August 2016, 21:00:37
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 21 August 2016, 20:51:21
In between the torrential rain here, removed airbox, bagpipes and aux belt. Can now see the alternator and (assuming I have scrounged the right size spanner) tomorrow morning I'll pull it off and strip to the regulator so I can order a replacement.  :y

I have a reg. I can pop in the post if you have any trouble. :y

Rear bolt on the alternator is tricky to get to. Socket with a long extension worked for me, from above, with the expansion tank moved aside. 15mm IIRC?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2016, 21:02:34
Quote from: Nick W on 21 August 2016, 20:55:41
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 August 2016, 20:47:03
Clamped it very tight in vice, heated as hot as I could with a heat gun, got a big pair of stilsons on the end, it unscrewed very nicely. This was the outer end. Did the same with the inner end, pushed hard on the stilsons, it rounded the "nut" section in the centre of the rod and chewed up the visible threads while it was at it. Its officially shagged. Need a new pair.  :'(


So that's 'heated' it enough that you couldn't touch it?


As BG posted, it needs to be red hot to be worth bothering with.

No facilities to heat it red hot, so had a go with what I had.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2016, 22:19:16
Fitted a tow bar to a colleagues Kia Sedona...

Only six bolts and some wiring ::)

Turns out that the rear valance is hardened steel and the wiring changes colour between the body loom and the light cluster, but otherwise a breeze :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 21 August 2016, 23:15:24
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 21 August 2016, 20:51:21
In between the torrential rain here, removed airbox, bagpipes and aux belt. Can now see the alternator and (assuming I have scrounged the right size spanner) tomorrow morning I'll pull it off and strip to the regulator so I can order a replacement.  :y

Got an alternator in the shed for a V6 but can't remember if its any god :-\ bugger
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 August 2016, 10:06:59
Quote from: joff on 21 August 2016, 23:15:24
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 21 August 2016, 20:51:21
In between the torrential rain here, removed airbox, bagpipes and aux belt. Can now see the alternator and (assuming I have scrounged the right size spanner) tomorrow morning I'll pull it off and strip to the regulator so I can order a replacement.  :y

Got an alternator in the shed for a V6 but can't remember if its any god :-\ bugger

A prayer might get it to work?  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 August 2016, 10:18:15
Said goodbye to one of them:

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/14034796_10154265271621047_3636285131822100254_n_zpsarxsyqxf.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/14034796_10154265271621047_3636285131822100254_n_zpsarxsyqxf.jpg.html)

I will really, really miss that truck. (Picture taken yesterday after a friend came over to buff out a few scratches - the paintwork came up beautifully once we got all the tree sap off it.. damn trees, dropping sap, making all our oxygen and stuff!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 August 2016, 10:30:27
Finished removing the alternator, pulled the regulator off and ordered a replacement for am delivery tomorrow. Just in time as it started raining again!

Right... I think I've earned a swim :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2016, 10:43:29
Got a years ticket on the Focus...  8)

Now just need to find someone to buy it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 22 August 2016, 17:11:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 22 August 2016, 10:06:59
Quote from: joff on 21 August 2016, 23:15:24
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 21 August 2016, 20:51:21
In between the torrential rain here, removed airbox, bagpipes and aux belt. Can now see the alternator and (assuming I have scrounged the right size spanner) tomorrow morning I'll pull it off and strip to the regulator so I can order a replacement.  :y

Got an alternator in the shed for a V6 but can't remember if its any god :-\ bugger

A prayer might get it to work?  ::)  ;D


that's what happens when you on a Sunday night shift ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 August 2016, 17:17:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2016, 10:43:29
Got a years ticket on the Focus...  8)

Now just need to find someone to buy it ::)

 this wouldn't be a thinly disguised for sale post would it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2016, 17:55:54
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 August 2016, 17:17:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2016, 10:43:29
Got a years ticket on the Focus...  8)

Now just need to find someone to buy it ::)

 this wouldn't be a thinly disguised for sale post would it.
Nope. That would require a price :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 August 2016, 18:00:39
Well.....put the £50 price tag up then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 22 August 2016, 18:08:46
Not the car but I rewired and replaced the lights on my box trailer. Will need to replace the hubs too soon very noisey when they get warm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 August 2016, 19:15:39
Watched Mrs TB drive into the back of the Battlebus.  I knew I shouldn't have fetched the bloody thing and let in stay on the drive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 August 2016, 19:39:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 August 2016, 19:15:39
Watched Mrs TB drive into the back of the Battlebus.  I knew I shouldn't have fetched the bloody thing and let in stay on the drive.

Whoops.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 12:51:37
Discovered two things about the BMW that I didn't know yesterday...

Firstly it appears not to have a coolant level sensor, and secondly it requires a new radiator due to a crack at the top hose spigot >:(

Still, new replacement is £45 delivered, so not all bad news :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 August 2016, 13:06:49
Watched a mate drill a hole in my rear breather box.  :o Worry not, it is a spare, is off the car, and I asked him to do it  :y

He has rather skillfully tapped the hole, and we now have a machine screw holding the plate on. Intention is, of course to clean it out, then replace my current breather box, while the plenum is off for my major service this weekend.

Looking at the state of this one, which is still clogged after a day soaking in various de-greasers, I can see more elbow grease required!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 23 August 2016, 13:16:45
Took mine for it's MOT and it failed on the 3 items I new it would namely the front nearside wishbone (bush) offside rear shock absorber and the bloody airbag light from when I changed the nearside windows after the local chavs smashed them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 23 August 2016, 13:33:31
Good stuff, at least no nasty surprises  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 23 August 2016, 20:00:30
I'm glad there were no nasty surprises. because if it had needed a lot more doing to it then chances are the poor old thing would be making it's final journey to the scrapyard. but my faith in the car has been restored to a point and now i'll see about getting the aircon working and some other little jobs doing before we have another ice age.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 August 2016, 20:05:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 August 2016, 19:15:39
Watched Mrs TB drive into the back of the Battlebus.  I knew I shouldn't have fetched the bloody thing and let in stay on the drive.

Oops!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 August 2016, 20:06:13
Repaired the alternator (new regulator) and refitted it, then drove it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 20:09:32
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 23 August 2016, 20:06:13
Repaired the alternator (new regulator) and refitted it, then drove it :y
Job jobbed then hopefully  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 August 2016, 20:11:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 20:09:32
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 23 August 2016, 20:06:13
Repaired the alternator (new regulator) and refitted it, then drove it :y
Job jobbed then hopefully  :y

Yep... Should have taken pictures of the old and new and the problem was obvious :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 20:13:46
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 23 August 2016, 20:11:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 20:09:32
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 23 August 2016, 20:06:13
Repaired the alternator (new regulator) and refitted it, then drove it :y
Job jobbed then hopefully  :y

Yep... Should have taken pictures of the old and new and the problem was obvious :-X ::)
Like this you mean...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0170_zpsuzhmmpib.jpg) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 August 2016, 20:15:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 20:13:46
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 23 August 2016, 20:11:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 20:09:32
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 23 August 2016, 20:06:13
Repaired the alternator (new regulator) and refitted it, then drove it :y
Job jobbed then hopefully  :y

Yep... Should have taken pictures of the old and new and the problem was obvious :-X ::)
Like this you mean...
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0170_zpsuzhmmpib.jpg) ::)

That'll never fit an Omega :-X ::)

No... The brushes were worn to half their length :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 20:29:43
That'll do it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: joff on 23 August 2016, 21:10:40
Sold it :'( again
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 23 August 2016, 22:23:00
Mot passed again, maintaining its record of having never failed its mot inspection. 19 years old and still going strong.
Advised that the nearside outer rear drive shaft boot is starting to show signs of age, but other than that nowt.
HAPPY DAYS. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2016, 23:13:22
Good result that 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2016, 23:35:54
Drove the Battlebus to the dealer to pick up bits for the Omega that failed its MOT.  Arrived at dealer, he looked sheepish, had a nervous laugh, and said "that's unfortunate, about 30mins ago we put it on the van for delivery to you".


DOH!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 August 2016, 08:50:55
Stripped the dead radiator out of the Beemer...

Assuming that you can undo the viscous fan, and have the new radiator in your possession,  I reckon a radiator change could be done inside 45 minutes disconnecting only coolant hoses and using no more than an 8 mm socket, a 32mm spanner and a modest flat bladed screwdriver... 8)

Infuriating as having issues is, the more I work on this car, the more I like the way it's screwed together :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 24 August 2016, 09:08:35
Sat at a sink spraying carb cleaner in my spare breather box, cleaning out solid oil. The tiny pipe was completely blocked, but so was the large diameter one, too. Clearly the engine I got it off had a hard life or zero maintenance! Mind, looking at the state of it, it seemed to have suffered and oil cooler, timing belt and head gasket failure all at the same time... :D


Oh, the breather box still needs more work inside, gave up after two hours  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 August 2016, 18:59:29
Fitted a pair of Lemforder, rear track control arms. Hoping to book it in for 4 wheel alignment in the next few days.
I need to stop spending money on this car, its getting beyond a joke. I do want it just right though.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 August 2016, 12:46:50
Quote from: Migv6 on 24 August 2016, 18:59:29
Fitted a pair of Lemforder, rear track control arms. Hoping to book it in for 4 wheel alignment in the next few days.
I need to stop spending money on this car, its getting beyond a joke. I do want it just right though.  ::)

It'll be worth it in the end... I must pop by and see you at some point :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 August 2016, 12:51:41
Just before midnight, changed the NSR wheel on the side of the M4 - made more complex by the fact we were returning from a week in Wales with 2 kids and a dog!

Just after 3am, noticed more noticeable rattle from NSR driving over bumps... First thought was Exhaust but now suspecting Spring... Haven't had the enthusiasm to look under it yet!

On top of all that, I have a suspicion that the NSR sill is giving way too :'( This car might be going sooner than planned ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 August 2016, 13:00:46
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 August 2016, 12:46:50
Quote from: Migv6 on 24 August 2016, 18:59:29
Fitted a pair of Lemforder, rear track control arms. Hoping to book it in for 4 wheel alignment in the next few days.
I need to stop spending money on this car, its getting beyond a joke. I do want it just right though.  ::)

It'll be worth it in the end... I must pop by and see you at some point :y

You know where the arse end of nowhere is then ?  :-\
 ;) :D ;D

I agree tbh. It wont be worth it financially, as I wont get my money back, but worth it in the sense that I will have the car about as good as I can get it, which brings its own satisfaction.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 August 2016, 13:05:35
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 August 2016, 13:00:46
Quote from: NewbieDocker on 25 August 2016, 12:46:50
Quote from: Migv6 on 24 August 2016, 18:59:29
Fitted a pair of Lemforder, rear track control arms. Hoping to book it in for 4 wheel alignment in the next few days.
I need to stop spending money on this car, its getting beyond a joke. I do want it just right though.  ::)

It'll be worth it in the end... I must pop by and see you at some point :y

You know where the arse end of nowhere is then ?  :-\
 ;) :D ;D

I agree tbh. It wont be worth it financially, as I wont get my money back, but worth it in the sense that I will have the car about as good as I can get it, which brings its own satisfaction.  :y

I know where both cheeks are ;) :y

Pass both of them regularly now in the new job
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2016, 17:51:05
Following a 32hr stint at work, I went over to see chrisgixer to fit a new a new steering idler and TRE to TBE.

Silly, silly me, thinking we'd have it done in an hour ::).  The TRE in particular fought all the way  >:(.  The idler wasn't too bad, but then it had only been on a couple of years (Lemforder shite).


Slept like a baby, so good, I was an hour late for work :o.


Huge thanks, as always, to chrisgixer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 August 2016, 18:21:42
Re-checked and refilled the ATF on the recently repaired and fitted box on the TD. Changed engine oil and filter, replaced brake fluid. Its amazing how much smoother the gearbox feels now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 August 2016, 18:39:18
Deep clean of the interior. Exterior was cleaned last night. Everything shiny as a shiny thing now.  :)
Booked it in for 4 wheel alignment and fitting of front tyres for Tues. afternoon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 18:44:29
Got it tracked after replacing a TRE for MOT.  That'll give me time to look at what else needs replacing before sending it to WIM.

Although I think I need to turn my attention to the original (and still the best I've driven) one, as a decision needs to be made  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 18:44:29
Got it tracked after replacing a TRE for MOT.  That'll give me time to look at what else needs replacing before sending it to WIM.

Although I think I need to turn my attention to the original (and still the best I've driven) one, as a decision needs to be made  :'(

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 August 2016, 19:13:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 18:44:29
Got it tracked after replacing a TRE for MOT.  That'll give me time to look at what else needs replacing before sending it to WIM.

Although I think I need to turn my attention to the original (and still the best I've driven) one, as a decision needs to be made  :'(

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!

I have an irrational urge to do this....  ::)   But I keep telling myself " Don't do it!! " well not until MOT time next May anyway.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2016, 19:19:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 18:44:29
Got it tracked after replacing a TRE for MOT.  That'll give me time to look at what else needs replacing before sending it to WIM.

Although I think I need to turn my attention to the original (and still the best I've driven) one, as a decision needs to be made  :'(

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
Nowt a spot of welding wouldn't cure, surely?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 27 August 2016, 20:28:31
Puncture on the front  :( Luckily was only round the chinkies .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 20:59:33
Quote from: EMD on 27 August 2016, 20:28:31
Puncture on the front  :( Luckily was only round the chinkies .


So you smeared some 'curry sauce' over the hole, pumped up the tyre and drove home?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 18:44:29
Got it tracked after replacing a TRE for MOT.  That'll give me time to look at what else needs replacing before sending it to WIM.

Although I think I need to turn my attention to the original (and still the best I've driven) one, as a decision needs to be made  :'(

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2016, 21:21:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 18:44:29
Got it tracked after replacing a TRE for MOT.  That'll give me time to look at what else needs replacing before sending it to WIM.

Although I think I need to turn my attention to the original (and still the best I've driven) one, as a decision needs to be made  :'(

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(
You won't have to look, you'll hear it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:32:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(


You want it gently?


OK, the sills are rusty and it needs new ones. Buy some, and get welding; sills are an easy job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:37:03
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:32:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(


You want it gently?


OK, the sills are rusty and it needs new ones. Buy some, and get welding; sills are an easy job.
My welding skills aint at that level :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:42:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:37:03
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:32:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(


You want it gently?


OK, the sills are rusty and it needs new ones. Buy some, and get welding; sills are an easy job.
My welding skills ain't at that level :(


it's a good job to start with, especially on a car where the plastic covers will disguise lower skilled work. Seriously, basic MIG welding on car bodywork is achievable with 5 minutes tuition and 30 minutes practice on a correctly setup welder.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 August 2016, 13:57:56
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 20:59:33
Quote from: EMD on 27 August 2016, 20:28:31
Puncture on the front  :( Luckily was only round the chinkies .


So you smeared some 'curry sauce' over the hole, pumped up the tyre and drove home?  ;D

 ;D

Took the wheel off today , pumped it up and covered the wheel in soapy water to check for any leaks ... No leaks break all and still holding pressure while back on the car  ::) Someone i suspect has been letting tyres down in the area  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 28 August 2016, 15:15:18
You're lucky they just let the tyres down  :). around here and a few other streets around Newport someone decided to slash all the tyres on practically every car in the street just before Christmas. and to top it off when I went to get my tyres replaced the moron managed to put the wrong size on and when I went back to complain they replaced those with ones with virtually no tread on them (found out after I got home again  ??? ). and then in January the car was written off by a Frenchman in a rented mokka on the same day that someone was using my credit card to do some shopping..

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 August 2016, 16:07:45
Fitted new door check strap bushes now i finally have them. Went into Drive Vauxhall in Bury St Edmunds to inquire where they had got to. The guy returned and said that i could have the ones that i couldn,t have three weeks ago as the customer who they were put by for didn,t bother to pick them up. Can,t blame Andyc as he is off sick. Get well soon Andy. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 28 August 2016, 18:11:19
Just for a change I have done nothing to my Omega today or for the last 30 days infact. Maybe she's finally got her sorted. (fingers crossed).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mister Rog on 28 August 2016, 18:17:22


"what have you done to your car today?"

Got it dented by some B****rd in Tesco car park  >:(

Only a small dent, you know when've opend their door too wide, but too many of those you you end up with a very tatty looking car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 28 August 2016, 21:42:29
2 new tyres on the back end
Engine and gearbox oil change
Polished up the headlights a little in prep for the MOT in a couple of weeks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 August 2016, 23:50:07
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:42:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:37:03
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:32:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(


You want it gently?


OK, the sills are rusty and it needs new ones. Buy some, and get welding; sills are an easy job.
My welding skills ain't at that level :(


it's a good job to start with, especially on a car where the plastic covers will disguise lower skilled work. Seriously, basic MIG welding on car bodywork is achievable with 5 minutes tuition and 30 minutes practice on a correctly setup welder.

Young Daz is coming over to weld new outer sills on Project II in a couple of weeks. Got the pattern sills from Carz2 for around £29 each. I think at that price it's hardly worth patching the originals. Only thing to note is that the pattern sills don't have the pins in place that the plastic sill clips clip onto so will have to use some sikaflex I guess.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 29 August 2016, 00:35:57
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 August 2016, 23:50:07
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:42:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:37:03
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:32:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(


You want it gently?


OK, the sills are rusty and it needs new ones. Buy some, and get welding; sills are an easy job.
My welding skills ain't at that level :(


it's a good job to start with, especially on a car where the plastic covers will disguise lower skilled work. Seriously, basic MIG welding on car bodywork is achievable with 5 minutes tuition and 30 minutes practice on a correctly setup welder.

Young Daz is coming over to weld new outer sills on Project II in a couple of weeks. Got the pattern sills from Carz2 for around £29 each. I think at that price it's hardly worth patching the originals. Only thing to note is that the pattern sills don't have the pins in place that the plastic sill clips clip onto so will have to use some sikaflex I guess.
Surely a sort of self tapping screw is enough to hold them white clips on  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 August 2016, 08:08:26
Quote from: Steve B on 29 August 2016, 00:35:57
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 August 2016, 23:50:07
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:42:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:37:03
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2016, 21:32:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2016, 21:17:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 August 2016, 19:05:53

Go on, pull the sill covers off, you know you want too... what can possibly go wrong???!!!
I need a responsible adult to do it whilst I'm not looking, and then breaking it to me gently  :'(


You want it gently?


OK, the sills are rusty and it needs new ones. Buy some, and get welding; sills are an easy job.
My welding skills ain't at that level :(


it's a good job to start with, especially on a car where the plastic covers will disguise lower skilled work. Seriously, basic MIG welding on car bodywork is achievable with 5 minutes tuition and 30 minutes practice on a correctly setup welder.

Young Daz is coming over to weld new outer sills on Project II in a couple of weeks. Got the pattern sills from Carz2 for around £29 each. I think at that price it's hardly worth patching the originals. Only thing to note is that the pattern sills don't have the pins in place that the plastic sill clips clip onto so will have to use some sikaflex I guess.
Surely a sort of self tapping screw is enough to hold them white clips on  :-\
Probably, although that might corrode over time with dissimilar metal corrosion? Mind you, by the time that happens to any great extent the car will probably be cubed.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 August 2016, 08:25:24
Currently refurbing the alloys. Will be painting number three today. Its quite laborious and tedious sanding them down etc. but hopefully worth it when they are all finished and back on the car.
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Post by: EMD on 29 August 2016, 11:26:20
Bought a new distributor cap . No more misfire  :)
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Post by: Figureman52 on 29 August 2016, 16:15:59
Replaced rear subframe bushes.

First class guide, couldn't have managed without it. :y :y
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 29 August 2016, 16:47:41
Quote from: EMD on 29 August 2016, 11:26:20
Bought a new distributor cap . No more misfire  :)
distributor cap? cant be working on an omega :D
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Post by: Figureman52 on 29 August 2016, 22:11:02
............ and the steering idler. :)
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 30 August 2016, 11:48:10
Cleaned and refitted, replaced with brand new or known good as-new spare, or refurbished about two dozen things in a three-day long service-athon!


And ended it by not fitting the vac pipes correctly, so she's running horrible, with non-functional multirams, haha! Sorting it this dinner break.
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Post by: biggriffin on 31 August 2016, 07:52:28
Water pump let go this morning (only done 20k) on way to work  :'( 05.00, phone duty manager, they send workshop out to tow me in,  :y, water pump to fit when I get back, and buy, workshop foreman a coffee. :)
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 31 August 2016, 09:04:55
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 August 2016, 07:52:28
Water pump let go this morning (only done 20k) on way to work  :'( 05.00, phone duty manager, they send workshop out to tow me in,  :y, water pump to fit when I get back, and buy, workshop foreman a coffee. :)


ouch, not a happy event. Any make/brand you can say to avoid, then?
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2016, 09:32:56
Gave the BMW it's first proper wash and polish...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0212_zps6ayhisoc.jpg)

Scrubs up alright for 15 years old 8)
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Post by: henryd on 31 August 2016, 09:45:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2016, 09:32:56
Gave the BMW it's first proper wash and polish...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0212_zps6ayhisoc.jpg)

Scrubs up alright for 15 years old 8)

I see that the Focus is still lurking ::)

Beemer looks nice though :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2016, 09:47:10
Not for too long... I hope :-X
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Post by: biggriffin on 31 August 2016, 11:34:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2016, 09:32:56
Gave the BMW it's first proper wash and polish...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0212_zps6ayhisoc.jpg)

Scrubs up alright for 15 years old 8)

No local Albanian's wash it for a fiver, and paint the tyres.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2016, 11:39:27
No chance ::) For a start, that tyre black shite sprays the side of the car with black speckles... and for a fiver, you'll be lucky if they manage to completely clean a single panel... normally after letting them loose, I have to drive back
home and rewash the entire car >:(
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Post by: neil74 on 31 August 2016, 13:24:54
Got some suspension jobs done and now the old bugger has another years MOT.
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Post by: biggriffin on 31 August 2016, 20:51:59
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 August 2016, 07:52:28
Water pump let go this morning (only done 20k) on way to work  :'( 05.00, phone duty manager, they send workshop out to tow me in,  :y, water pump to fit when I get back, and buy, workshop foreman a coffee. :)
 

The offending pump was a wahler,which is OE, had done 20k, the bearings had collapsed, replaced with one from ecp £21.00,. :y
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 September 2016, 09:00:17
Jesus!  :( That's a scary thought! (DBG now wondering if his water pump is a Wahler)  :D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2016, 12:20:47
Had to get a balljoint back into the wishbone after it popped out. Thankfully on work premises at 2mph rather than at any speed !
May well post a seperate thread about this later, as I don't understand how it could happen.
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Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 12:32:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 12:20:47
Had to get a balljoint back into the wishbone after it popped out. Thankfully on work premises at 2mph rather than at any speed !
May well post a seperate thread about this later, as I don't understand how it could happen.

Simple, it's oppsed reached the end of its useful life. The ball and/or socket will be worn(dirt is the usual cause) or just worn-out. Reassembling the joint should be considered a temporary fix to move the car somewhere you can fit a new one.
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2016, 13:04:03
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 August 2016, 20:51:59
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 August 2016, 07:52:28
Water pump let go this morning (only done 20k) on way to work  :'( 05.00, phone duty manager, they send workshop out to tow me in,  :y, water pump to fit when I get back, and buy, workshop foreman a coffee. :)
 

The offending pump was a wahler,which is OE, had done 20k, the bearings had collapsed, replaced with one from ecp £21.00,. :y
Where was it sourced from?
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2016, 13:05:23
Dumped it at airport, picked up a non descript shitbox this end. Kia I think.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2016, 13:08:30
Quote from: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 12:32:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 12:20:47
Had to get a balljoint back into the wishbone after it popped out. Thankfully on work premises at 2mph rather than at any speed !
May well post a seperate thread about this later, as I don't understand how it could happen.

Simple, it's oppsed reached the end of its useful life. The ball and/or socket will be worn(dirt is the usual cause) or just worn-out. Reassembling the joint should be considered a temporary fix to move the car somewhere you can fit a new one.

It was fitted, brand new a month ago. I can only think that I didn't tighten the pinch bolt enough, but it seemed pretty tight this morning whenI undone it to refit the balljoint into the strut.
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Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 13:44:56
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 13:08:30
Quote from: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 12:32:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 12:20:47
Had to get a balljoint back into the wishbone after it popped out. Thankfully on work premises at 2mph rather than at any speed !
May well post a seperate thread about this later, as I don't understand how it could happen.

Simple, it's oppsed reached the end of its useful life. The ball and/or socket will be worn(dirt is the usual cause) or just worn-out. Reassembling the joint should be considered a temporary fix to move the car somewhere you can fit a new one.

It was fitted, brand new a month ago. I can only think that I didn't tighten the pinch bolt enough, but it seemed pretty tight this morning whenI undone it to refit the balljoint into the strut.

That's not quite what your first post suggested ::)

The pin needs to be far enough into the hub carrier for the pinchbolt to align with groove. The shoulder of the bolt needs to be straight and correctly sized if it isn't original. And it needs to be tightened correctly.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2016, 13:55:27
If the pin isn't far enough in, I don't think the bolt will go into the hub.  :-\ The bolt is original, and as tight as I can get it, with the restricted access.
Drove the car home (gently), and now have a week off work, so intend to disamantle both sides and not drive it again until I'm certain all is as it should be. For that to happen at motorway speed, doesn't bear thinking about.
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Post by: EMD on 01 September 2016, 13:59:39
Fitted the oe battery gauge and oil pressure gauge "white dials" in dash centre console . Got it for pennies of egay  :o
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Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 14:06:37
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 13:55:27
If the pin isn't far enough in, I don't think the bolt will go into the hub.  :-\ The bolt is original, and as tight as I can get it, with the restricted access.
Drove the car home (gently), and now have a week off work, so intend to disamantle both sides and not drive it again until I'm certain all is as it should be. For that to happen at motorway speed, doesn't bear thinking about.

Every balljoint failure I recovered happened during low speed maneuvering. That's especially fun in multi-storey carparks.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 September 2016, 14:08:31
Quote from: EMD on 01 September 2016, 13:59:39
Fitted the oe battery gauge and oil pressure gauge "white dials" in dash centre console . Got it for pennies of egay  :o

99 of them we assume?  ;D  Pics please!  :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2016, 14:30:16
Quote from: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 14:06:37
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 13:55:27
If the pin isn't far enough in, I don't think the bolt will go into the hub.  :-\ The bolt is original, and as tight as I can get it, with the restricted access.
Drove the car home (gently), and now have a week off work, so intend to disamantle both sides and not drive it again until I'm certain all is as it should be. For that to happen at motorway speed, doesn't bear thinking about.

Every balljoint failure I recovered happened during low speed maneuvering. That's especially fun in multi-storey carparks.

Ive heard that said before too, although I cant explain why, apart from in the case of old Mercedes where its usually at low speed on full lock, which shears off an already seized & cracked pin. Different type of setup to the Omega though.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 September 2016, 15:01:56
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 13:08:30
It was fitted, brand new a month ago. I can only think that I didn't tighten the pinch bolt enough, but it seemed pretty tight this morning whenI undone it to refit the balljoint into the strut.

If the pinch bolt is in at all, then the ball joint pin should be locked in place by its' shoulder. Suggests to me that you've been sold a duff ball joint, TBH.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2016, 15:46:59
Balljoint is TRW brand, from GSF if my memory serves. Appeared to be fine when inspected this morning.
To my mind there are two possibilities.
1. Balljoint is manufactured with not enough shoulder to be retained by the bolt - unlikely in my opinion, but I will check.
2. Ive made probably my worst mistake in 40 years of working on my own cars. When I fitted that wishbone I had a really bad day, was knackered, smacked myself In the face with the brake caliper (don't ask  ;D ) and had a hell of a job getting the balljoint to line up with the hole in the bottom of the knuckle.
I'm wondering if I actually didn't insert it far enough for it to be retained by the bolt  !?!?  :o :o - seems bordering on the impossible to me, but I cant think of another possibility apart from number 1. :-\ :-[ ??? :o
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Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 15:56:33
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 15:46:59
Balljoint is TRW brand, from GSF if my memory serves. Appeared to be fine when inspected this morning.
To my mind there are two possibilities.
1. Balljoint is manufactured with not enough shoulder to be retained by the bolt - unlikely in my opinion, but I will check.
2. Ive made probably my worst mistake in 40 years of working on my own cars. When I fitted that wishbone I had a really bad day, was knackered, smacked myself In the face with the brake caliper (don't ask  ;D ) and had a hell of a job getting the balljoint to line up with the hole in the bottom of the knuckle.
I'm wondering if I actually didn't insert it far enough for it to be retained by the bolt  !?!? :o :o - seems bordering on the impossible to me, but I cant think of another possibility apart from number 1. :-\ :-[ ??? :o


If the pinchbolt was still in place, that's the only possible cause. Stop wondering, give yourself a kick up the arse, fit the thing properly and chalk it up to experience. I like to knock them in place with a decent size hammer, and to shine a torch through the pinchbolt hole to ensure that Mr Cockup hasn't visited.
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 September 2016, 16:03:17
The wishbone will want to spring upwards and it will feel 'firmly in place', especially if the knuckle is anything less than smooth and 'as new' inside. As above worry not, and have a pint.  :y
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Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2016, 16:13:10
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 September 2016, 16:03:17
The wishbone will want to spring upwards and it will feel 'firmly in place', especially if the knuckle is anything less than smooth and 'as new' inside. As above worry not, and have a pint.  :y


The taper pin is a tight fit in the hole and needs more than the spring in the wishbone bushes to be fully seated. If it isn't properly clamped in place the weight of the car will push it apart. This usually happens when a lot of lock is applied, or sometimes on speed bumps.
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 September 2016, 16:25:36
Yes  :y My experience has been a mix of both 'christ that needed a belt and a half to get the taper in' and 'ohh, here we go, best go get the mallet - oh, hang on, it's plopped in already!'  :)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2016, 16:43:23
Thanks fellas, I feel a bit better about it now. Will have the front wheels oof tomorrow and double check both sides are ok.  :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 September 2016, 17:17:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2016, 16:43:23
Thanks fellas, I feel a bit better about it now. Will have the front wheels oof tomorrow and double check both sides are ok.  :y
When it's fully home, you should find the pin on the ball joint is just proud of the top of the hole in the knuckle.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2016, 17:26:56
Pretty sure that is now the case both sides Kevin, but will check carefully.  :y
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Post by: annihilator on 01 September 2016, 17:32:32
Quote
oe battery gauge and oil pressure gauge "white dials"

late calibra ?
did that to my cav 4x4 turbo back in the day.
John.
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Post by: Tick Tock on 01 September 2016, 23:10:40
First day for the freshly taxed CDX. Took it for a drive to Chris Mullins in Gloucester for a full geo set up after its suspension rebuild. It felt so good to drive, almost like new and so responsive. A few adjustments later and it felt even better.

4.5 years off the road has certainly helped, working on it when in the right mood / weather and no timescales.
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Post by: EMD on 02 September 2016, 12:10:03
Quote from: annihilator on 01 September 2016, 17:32:32
Quote
oe battery gauge and oil pressure gauge "white dials"

late calibra ?
did that to my cav 4x4 turbo back in the day.
John.

Id never seen those gauges before and i presumed they were aftermarket
parts .. stamped GM and fits in place of the cubby hole perfect .
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Post by: annihilator on 03 September 2016, 10:40:07
these are they

(https://s13.postimg.org/scpk8o2sn/028.jpg)

John.
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Post by: EMD on 03 September 2016, 13:28:31
Quote from: annihilator on 03 September 2016, 10:40:07
these are they

(https://s13.postimg.org/scpk8o2sn/028.jpg)

John.

Yup exactly the same , not got the oil gauge wired up yet though  :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 03 September 2016, 15:35:20
Quote from: annihilator on 03 September 2016, 10:40:07
these are they

(https://s13.postimg.org/scpk8o2sn/028.jpg)

John.

Looks nothing like either of mine! :-\ :-\ :-\
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Post by: YZ250 on 03 September 2016, 16:39:51
Quote from: Shackeng on 03 September 2016, 15:35:20
....
Looks nothing like either of mine! :-\ :-\ :-\

Think he is merely showing what they are, as shown in a Calibra/Cav centre console.  :y
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Post by: andyc on 03 September 2016, 22:13:43
Can,t blame Andyc as he is off sick. Get well soon Andy.

Bit more than sick,had a tumor removed from my large bowel in a five hour op. MRI scan the other day came back clear and i start my mop up Chemo on Monday week. Its amazing how you can go from feeling the best you have done all year to the table within a week.

Otherwise doing good and have been in the workshop doing some painting and should be back at work on the 19th :y

Cheers
Andy
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Post by: Shackeng on 03 September 2016, 22:20:00
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 September 2016, 16:39:51
Quote from: Shackeng on 03 September 2016, 15:35:20
....
Looks nothing like either of mine! :-\ :-\ :-\

Think he is merely showing what they are, as shown in a Calibra/Cav centre console.  :y

Ahh, thanks. ;) :y
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Post by: STEMO on 03 September 2016, 22:42:38
Quote from: andyc on 03 September 2016, 22:13:43
Can,t blame Andyc as he is off sick. Get well soon Andy.

Bit more than sick,had a tumor removed from my large bowel in a five hour op. MRI scan the other day came back clear and i start my mop up Chemo on Monday week. Its amazing how you can go from feeling the best you have done all year to the table within a week.

Otherwise doing good and have been in the workshop doing some painting and should be back at work on the 19th :y

Cheers
Andy
Hope that's the last you hear of it, Andy. I can't imagine how terrifying something like that must be.  :(
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2016, 10:11:34
Quote from: andyc on 03 September 2016, 22:13:43
Can,t blame Andyc as he is off sick. Get well soon Andy.

Bit more than sick,had a tumor removed from my large bowel in a five hour op. MRI scan the other day came back clear and i start my mop up Chemo on Monday week. Its amazing how you can go from feeling the best you have done all year to the table within a week.

Otherwise doing good and have been in the workshop doing some painting and should be back at work on the 19th :y

Cheers
Andy
Glad the op was a success, hope the chemo isn't too intrusive. Get well soon.
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Post by: Shackeng on 04 September 2016, 13:21:22
Best wishes for a good recovery Andy. :y
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Post by: ronnyd on 04 September 2016, 16:00:12
Nice to hear Andy. :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 September 2016, 17:47:16
Best wishes, Andy. Sorry to hear you've been unwell but let's hope that's the last of it, as said. :y
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Post by: andyc on 04 September 2016, 19:43:56
Cheers Guys, sorry for the thread hijack
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2016, 19:45:25
Get well soon Andy. Chemo isn't pleasant, but nowhere near as unpleasant as it used to be. It does drain your energy though, so don't rush back into work related stuff etc. to soon. It can affect your blood cell count badly and you end up on your back to recover for a week or so.  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 September 2016, 20:31:51
Swapped the wing after managing to scratch the original one  ::) and polished headlight lenses on project II.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 September 2016, 20:33:08
Quote from: andyc on 04 September 2016, 19:43:56
Cheers Guys, sorry for the thread hijack
Best wishes Andy
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Post by: Nick W on 04 September 2016, 20:33:50
Closed the tilted sunroof.
It's been like that since I last used the car 9 days ago ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2016, 11:52:54
Dumped the hire car. Sleazy is delayed yet again, as the arse holes who run Luton need lining up with Opti's Shami for shooting. So sat bored in a foreign departure lounge. Still, better than being stuck at Luton like last week.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 September 2016, 12:12:15
SWMBO bought me some ridiculously expensive Swiss Carnuba wax for the Merc, polished it this morning & it is superb ,she would only say it was over £100 but it is honestly worth every penny it looks like it has just rolled out of a showroom 😉😉
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 07 September 2016, 16:25:12
Bloody shocked Andy. All the very best.


What have I done today?... checked the coolant level...um, yep that's it!  :)
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Post by: tunnie on 07 September 2016, 23:40:49
driven the 3.2 250 odd miles to Wales on Tuesday, managed 24mpg average.  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2016, 09:37:56
Dumped the Cee'd, picked up the Battlebus. Which in addition to moaning about no brake pads has now started moaning about no oil.  It might be right, or course ::)
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Post by: EMD on 08 September 2016, 11:48:05
National windscreens called out for the 4th time . Trim blew off
when i hit the sports button  :(
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Post by: STEMO on 08 September 2016, 15:21:58
Quote from: EMD on 08 September 2016, 11:48:05
National windscreens called out for the 4th time . Trim blew off
when i hit the sports button  :(
So? People are used to seeing omegas driving down the road with bits falling off.  ;D
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Post by: Entwood on 08 September 2016, 20:48:06
Hopefully fixed it ...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=136689.60;

No #65
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Post by: EMD on 09 September 2016, 18:09:13
National windscreens called and booked in for new trim
Response was "ah i think it must have been a batch of faulty trims "  ::)
Best bring another screen also  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2016, 15:54:39
All the electricity leaked out.

Tried putting some new electricity in, only to find the charger had failed. Again. Off to Halfords to exchange charger, now filling up as we speak.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 11 September 2016, 14:31:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2016, 15:54:39
All the electricity leaked out.

Tried putting some new electricity in, only to find the charger had failed. Again. Off to Halfords to exchange charger, now filling up as we speak.

You really must find that leak ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 14:33:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 11 September 2016, 14:31:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2016, 15:54:39
All the electricity leaked out.

Tried putting some new electricity in, only to find the charger had failed. Again. Off to Halfords to exchange charger, now filling up as we speak.

You really must find that leak ::)
Needs to find the car first... ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 17:05:12
Had a responsible grown up check the sills on the Bullet earlier today.
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Post by: pauls on 11 September 2016, 17:14:24
Found out this morning that some little sh$t had got in and nicked my raybans, sat nav,driving gasses, >:(

Trip to opticans in the morning hopefully they will be able to sort me out asap otherwise wife will have to take me to work. Then onto Halfords for a new sat nav.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 17:18:30
Barstewards >:(
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 17:19:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 17:05:12
Had a responsible grown up check the sills on the Bullet earlier today.
How's that working out for you...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 19:21:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 17:19:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 17:05:12
Had a responsible grown up check the sills on the Bullet earlier today.
How's that working out for you...
Bit of a rollercoaster. Driving to chrisgixer's, I'd convinced myself I'd need a new car. Pulled off NS sill cover, and it was actually pretty good.  So I was happy that the ol' girl might be worth doing some of the other stuff that needs doing (rear subframe, radiator, etc).

Then we pulled off the other side  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 20:36:17
Taxed and insured it in order to sell it...

Drove it to its new home only for it to die before arriving. >:(

Was hanging onto revs, and now struggling to even turn over having coughed, spluttered and died...

Currently awaiting recovery... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 September 2016, 20:39:03
The BMW or the Fraud?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 20:59:18
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2016, 20:39:03
The BMW or the Fraud?
The fracas...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 September 2016, 21:23:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 20:59:18
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2016, 20:39:03
The BMW or the Fraud?
The fracas...

Teach you for buying a Ford  ;D

Throttle body stuck open?  :-\
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 21:31:11
No, cabled throttle and all moving freely...

Cambelt still working as it should too
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 September 2016, 21:42:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 19:21:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 17:19:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 17:05:12
Had a responsible grown up check the sills on the Bullet earlier today.
How's that working out for you...
Bit of a rollercoaster. Driving to chrisgixer's, I'd convinced myself I'd need a new car. Pulled off NS sill cover, and it was actually pretty good.  So I was happy that the ol' girl might be worth doing some of the other stuff that needs doing (rear subframe, radiator, etc).

Then we pulled off the other side  :'(
Same on project II, N/S is pretty good, O/S is a total write off.

On the upside... it's only outer sills.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 September 2016, 22:38:05
Abandoned the 2.2 on the road, must lift my car parking permit from the dash.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:30:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 September 2016, 21:42:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 19:21:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 17:19:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 17:05:12
Had a responsible grown up check the sills on the Bullet earlier today.
How's that working out for you...
Bit of a rollercoaster. Driving to chrisgixer's, I'd convinced myself I'd need a new car. Pulled off NS sill cover, and it was actually pretty good.  So I was happy that the ol' girl might be worth doing some of the other stuff that needs doing (rear subframe, radiator, etc).

Then we pulled off the other side  :'(
Same on project II, N/S is pretty good, O/S is a total write off.

On the upside... it's only outer sills.

As you've all seen, 2.2 drivers side shot on on mine too. Not taken the near side off yet.

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Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 19:21:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2016, 17:19:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2016, 17:05:12
Had a responsible grown up check the sills on the Bullet earlier today.
How's that working out for you...
Bit of a rollercoaster. Driving to chrisgixer's, I'd convinced myself I'd need a new car. Pulled off NS sill cover, and it was actually pretty good.  So I was happy that the ol' girl might be worth doing some of the other stuff that needs doing (rear subframe, radiator, etc).

Then we pulled off the other side  :'(

As you know, snap for me. Combined with everything else, such as clutch, weakened HG, suspension, aircon, list became too big.

All doable of course, but is it worth investing so much time/money, rust would develop in other much more expensive areas too.

I also had the feeling if I spent £1.5k getting it sorted, only to be hit by a truck on M3 and given £50 in value from insurance  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 09:29:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
weakened HG
How the hell was that diagnosed?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 12 September 2016, 09:39:42
Crossed the 80K barrier.  :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 September 2016, 09:46:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 09:29:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
weakened HG
How the hell was that diagnosed?
By the Iwantanewcarheebeegeebies ;D

Seriously, a perception following overheating saga I suspect  :-\
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Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 09:48:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 09:29:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
weakened HG
How the hell was that diagnosed?

Knowing that I cooked the head in traffic and engine smell was very 'bad'  ;D

At 191k and it being original along with it's recent cook, it was just around the corner. It would fail at the worst time to, just sods law.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 09:49:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 September 2016, 09:46:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 09:29:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
weakened HG
How the hell was that diagnosed?
By the Iwantanewcarheebeegeebies ;D

Seriously, a perception following overheating saga I suspect  :-\

Yup, it sat far into the red for some time, it was still fine by I seriously reduced it's life. That said still going at 191k was not bad!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 12:05:34
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 09:48:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 09:29:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
weakened HG
How the hell was that diagnosed?

Knowing that I cooked the head in traffic and engine smell was very 'bad'  ;D

At 191k and it being original along with it's recent cook, it was just around the corner. It would fail at the worst time to, just sods law.
It would possibly outlast a VAG 2.0 diesel HG...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 September 2016, 15:56:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 12:05:34
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 09:48:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 09:29:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
weakened HG
How the hell was that diagnosed?

Knowing that I cooked the head in traffic and engine smell was very 'bad'  ;D

At 191k and it being original along with it's recent cook, it was just around the corner. It would fail at the worst time to, just sods law.
It would possibly outlast a VAG 2.0 diesel HG...
As you've gone and burst the bubble... Remind me, how much are Tdi injectors?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 16:12:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 September 2016, 15:56:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 12:05:34
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 09:48:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 09:29:40
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 08:38:11
weakened HG
How the hell was that diagnosed?

Knowing that I cooked the head in traffic and engine smell was very 'bad'  ;D

At 191k and it being original along with it's recent cook, it was just around the corner. It would fail at the worst time to, just sods law.
It would possibly outlast a VAG 2.0 diesel HG...
As you've gone and burst the bubble... Remind me, how much are Tdi injectors?  ::)
In (begrudging) defence of VW, no common rail injector is cheap....   ....one reason I was telling poor tunnie weeks ago that diesel wasn't for him due to his short commute.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 16:21:29
I would not deem 50 miles return 'short' - On Friday, went to work as normal, got on the M3 in the morning, set cruise to 50mph. I only disengaged it when I reached M25, only to set it at 75.... so not too worried about it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 16:54:25
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 16:21:29
I would not deem 50 miles return 'short' - On Friday, went to work as normal, got on the M3 in the morning, set cruise to 50mph. I only disengaged it when I reached M25, only to set it at 75.... so not too worried about it  :)
Its 25m each way, and half of that in traffic. That's short, and a diesel killer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 September 2016, 17:00:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2016, 16:54:25
Quote from: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 16:21:29
I would not deem 50 miles return 'short' - On Friday, went to work as normal, got on the M3 in the morning, set cruise to 50mph. I only disengaged it when I reached M25, only to set it at 75.... so not too worried about it  :)
It's 25m each way, and half of that in traffic. That's short, and a diesel killer.


Corrected that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 September 2016, 12:30:21
Windscreen trim no4 fitted  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 13 September 2016, 13:50:23
I've just left mine off!!! Bigger fish to fry!!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2016, 19:23:25
Let a load of smoke out from behind the dash :(


(It might have been steam. It seemed odourless)
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Post by: Tick Tock on 13 September 2016, 22:11:07
Fitted a new headlight unit to the nearside today. The offside was replaced about 4 years ago, and no matter how much I tried to polish up the nearside, it was never going to look as good. Opportunity for a replacement came about recently, and now they look almost matched.

(http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/omega_cdx324.jpg)
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Post by: Tick Tock on 14 September 2016, 18:12:56
Stripped down front of engine this morning, removed cam belt and rollers, hoping new kit would be delivered. Alas no, so tidied up and will hopefully get it all get back together tomorrow if UPS turn up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2016, 19:33:32
Front discs and Pads on the Beemer,  and fixed the Focus, which took all of 30 seconds in daylight ::)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 September 2016, 20:02:03
New centre exhaust section on the 190. Walker shite, so about an inch short, which made fitting hard work.
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Post by: Mr Gav on 14 September 2016, 20:28:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2016, 19:33:32
Front discs and Pads on the Beemer,  and fixed the Focus, which took all of 30 seconds in daylight ::)

That`s bloody quick for a disc and pad change, let alone fixing the Focus too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 14 September 2016, 20:30:08
36k service done on the Z, also coolant and gearbox oil changed and clutch and brakes bled  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2016, 20:56:35
Quote from: Mr Gav on 14 September 2016, 20:28:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2016, 19:33:32
Front discs and Pads on the Beemer,  and fixed the Focus, which took all of 30 seconds in daylight ::)

That`s bloody quick for a disc and pad change, let alone fixing the Focus too  ;D
Discs and pads took an hour including cleaning the wheel ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 September 2016, 21:01:13
I haven't done anything to it for months.
I've driven it 20 miles in the last 3 weeks, and that was on Sunday.
Hopefully it's still parked outside.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 15 September 2016, 20:47:17
After driving the battlebus around French France for two weeks I fought my way through the brambles, started the Elite, pumped the tyres up & drove it to work  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 September 2016, 23:34:17
Stuck a 16' twin axle plant trailer on the back and drove to Strood in Kent to collect a 1000L tank and drove back again ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 16 September 2016, 15:47:07
MOT time
2 new rear tyres and 2 track rod ends and its back on the road for another year  :y :y

No advisories too  :P

Track rod ends must have been dodgy for a while because it does feel much more direct now  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 September 2016, 18:22:15
Four wheel alignment and a pair of Avons on the rear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 September 2016, 14:25:51
Fitted ccr600, that omegod supplied, we have toons again, don't think lowlife,drugge scumbags will want to pinch it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 September 2016, 14:50:04
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 September 2016, 20:02:03
New centre exhaust section on the 190. Walker shite, so about an inch short, which made fitting hard work.

Update. The hard work didn't pay off. As I was leaving work at 7.30 this morning, the back box parted company with the shite Walker centre box. Pulled it off the car, snapping he rubber O ring hangers in the process and slung it in the boot.
Now have to climb under it again and try to work out a permanent solution.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 September 2016, 15:15:51
Quote from: Migv6 on 17 September 2016, 14:50:04
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 September 2016, 20:02:03
New centre exhaust section on the 190. Walker shite, so about an inch short, which made fitting hard work.

Update. The hard work didn't pay off. As I was leaving work at 7.30 this morning, the back box parted company with the shite Walker centre box. Pulled it off the car, snapping he rubber O ring hangers in the process and slung it in the boot.
Now have to climb under it again and try to work out a permanent solution.  :(

Don't fit Walker :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ever Ready on 17 September 2016, 15:46:21
Checked the oil, well it was 5am  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 17 September 2016, 16:18:32
Fitted a loom hanger from 2.2 and a new rear view mirror after SWMBO punched it off and broke the ball joint

Her excuse was the shopping bag was about to roll off the seat so lashed out to grab it. I say she was driving  while on the phone then trying to reach into the bag
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Post by: Jimbob on 18 September 2016, 14:02:30
new pads OE front, Brembo rear on Big blue amd full fluid flush
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 September 2016, 14:45:06
Fed the leather on the Merc door cards only , they've come up perfect 😀😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 September 2016, 19:35:47
Let all the smoke out of the dashboard. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 September 2016, 20:08:18
Absolutely nothing. Ive been fitting & hanging internal doors. I hate DIY.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 September 2016, 20:33:05
Done nearly 500 miles in my VW already  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 September 2016, 08:24:29
Gave one a half arsed wash, first one by me in ~2200 miles from new :-X and the other had some fluid added to the header tank as the coolant appeared to have made a bid for freedom somewhere - not sure where, yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 19 September 2016, 09:54:02
New water pump fitted. And It'll be off versy soon, as I was given the wrong o-ring at the dealer (or gave them the wrong part number) so had to get one that fit 'ok' bit of grey sealant and back on. No leaks, and to be honest I reckon it'll be fine for donkeys years to come, but nevertheless want the Vx o-ring on.

Discovered that temporarily returning to my old header tank and cap there's a slight 'hiss' from the cap. Hurray! Touch wood that's the location of my very, very slight coolant loss (we're talking maybe a litre over months and months...) now discovered.

MY freshly cleaned, and silicone-polished front intake is now liberally covered in rusty coolant  ::) cleaned up another front pulley. Slowy but surely there's bits of the engine bay which are having their 20 years of grime removed.


To be honest it was a job I didn't want to do and wasn't in a great mood, and it's not even 'done' yet - as above, it all needs to come off again in the near future, to re-do the seal. Oh well. Squeak gone, coolant weep found, more rubbish, black grit crud now out of the engine, so that can only be good.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 September 2016, 10:40:15
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 19 September 2016, 09:54:02
New water pump fitted. And It'll be off versy soon, as I was given the wrong o-ring at the dealer (or gave them the wrong part number) so had to get one that fit 'ok' bit of grey sealant and back on. No leaks, and to be honest I reckon it'll be fine for donkeys years to come, but nevertheless want the Vx o-ring on.


How is it wrong? Too big or small a diameter and you won't get it the groove. It should be thicker than the groove is deep, that is how it works. If it seals, it's working. I always use a smear of grease on this sort of seal to ensure it stays in place while fitting the part. I know it shouldn't be necessary, but it's better than having to do the job again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 19 September 2016, 11:22:11
Oh, it's basically bob-on. But it's just one my old man found kicking around in the garage, and with so much store placed in eg: genuine Vx rocket gaskets, versus the cheap ones that go hard and leak I thought the same would apply to the water pump. Just didn't want to notice my coolant level dropping in 6 months, and trace it to that seal that's gone hard and weeping.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 September 2016, 11:45:53
If it ain't broke don't fix it!  ::)  If you do start losing coolant in the near future you'll know where to look first!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 September 2016, 17:18:54
Of course he'll lose water in the near future, the hbv goes every six months.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ever Ready on 22 September 2016, 18:00:39
Washed a 1000 miles of crud off the beast today-Phew  time for a beer, Hello Stella ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2016, 18:45:17
Stuck another 30l of petrol in it, 2nd time this week.  Then drove near an LPG station and put some of that in it....   ....only took 20mins holding the button  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 18:55:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2016, 18:45:17
Stuck another 30l of petrol in it, 2nd time this week.  Then drove near an LPG station and put some of that in it....   ....only took 20mins holding the button  >:(

You need to make your mind up and go diesel...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2016, 19:03:05
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 18:55:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2016, 18:45:17
Stuck another 30l of petrol in it, 2nd time this week.  Then drove near an LPG station and put some of that in it....   ....only took 20mins holding the button  >:(

You need to make your mind up and go diesel...
Why rush? LPG is cheaper to run, I have the luxury of a large petrol engine, and no silly expensive diesel repairs...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 20:46:05
So why complain about having to put 30L of petrol in? 60L in a week, so it's not cheap to run any more. Just delaying what is inevitable.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 20:49:17
Bet TBs pence per mile is still substantially less than yours... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 20:57:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 20:49:17
Bet TBs fuel pence per mile is still substantially less than yours... ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Bet you it is not.... considering KW said his is 12p and TB is no way near that. My last tank had me at almost get sub 9p mile.

Also considering his last tank of gas got him 200 miles, I seriously doubt he is getting any were near mine. I bet you it's more like double mine
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 September 2016, 21:03:56
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 20:57:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 20:49:17
Bet TBs fuel pence per mile is still substantially less than yours... ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Bet you it is not.... considering KW said his is 12p and TB is no way near that. My last tank had me at almost get sub 9p mile.

Also considering his last tank of gas got him 200 miles, I seriously doubt he is getting any were near mine. I bet you it's more like double mine

I have better things to do than work out my pence per mile.
Just fill it up, when light comes on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 21:16:11
Even as a taxi on petrol, total cost was well below 30ppm... 26ppm iirc,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 22 September 2016, 21:31:13
Christ.....I've got a 450 mile run up to sunny Scunny on Saturday for some Omega bits,that's going to hurt the fuel budget! :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 21:34:45
Bah... one tank of fuel :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 September 2016, 21:37:57
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 20:57:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 20:49:17
Bet TBs fuel pence per mile is still substantially less than yours... ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Bet you it is not.... considering KW said his is 12p and TB is no way near that. My last tank had me at almost get sub 9p mile.

Also considering his last tank of gas got him 200 miles, I seriously doubt he is getting any were near mine. I bet you it's more like double mine


Cost per mile includes everything: purchase price, finance cost, servicing, insurance, VED, fuel, depreciation etc etc. Nobody really works this out because it is really scary. The best way of keeping this down is to pay less for the car than it is worth, and to spend as little a possible on the running costs. Even an expensive to own(if you pay someone else to work on it) is cheap to run when it cost less than a grand, or it was paid for for years ago. Excluding VED and insurance, so far this year, my car has cost me about £240; that's a tyre, wishbones and trackrods, alignment, MOT and air filter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 21:42:05
Fuel price per mile was specially mentioned.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 September 2016, 21:53:07
Quote from: nitro on 22 September 2016, 21:31:13
Christ.....I've got a  :'(450 mile run up to sunny Scunny on Saturday for some Omega bits,that's going to hurt the fuel budget! :o

Have they moved scunny,
You stopping by?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 21:53:42
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 21:42:05
Fuel price per mile was specially mentioned.   :y
Then I remembered how much your depreciation will cost ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 22:01:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 21:53:42
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 21:42:05
Fuel price per mile was specially mentioned.   :y
Then I remembered how much your depreciation will cost ;D

You only live once, when you can. Why not? I'm very happy with what I have done. Sadly some just cannot be positive and just like to be nasty.

I need to buy a Galaxy/Zafira soon as well. do I care about deprecation? No.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 September 2016, 22:51:06
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 21:42:05
Fuel price per mile was specially mentioned.   :y

Actually, it was just pence per mike that was mentioned. That, as stated, includes everything.

But, as long as you're happy with your decision, that is all that matters ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 22:55:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 September 2016, 22:51:06
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 21:42:05
Fuel price per mile was specially mentioned.   :y

Actually, it was just pence per mike that was mentioned. That, as stated, includes everything.

But, as long as you're happy with your decision, that is all that matters ;)
To be fair I did edit my original post, but dealer servicing and depreciation will hammer the ppm nonetheless  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 September 2016, 23:08:48
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 20:57:21
Bet you it is not.... considering KW said his is 12p and TB is no way near that. My last tank had me at almost get sub 9p mile.

Very little difference, then. I needn't start worrying about whether I should start driving a tractor yet. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 September 2016, 08:46:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 September 2016, 23:08:48
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 20:57:21
Bet you it is not.... considering KW said his is 12p and TB is no way near that. My last tank had me at almost get sub 9p mile.

Very little difference, then. I needn't start worrying about whether I should start driving a tractor yet. ;D

That's the key word there Kev  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 23 September 2016, 09:50:53
I think I topped it up too much but none the less it will probably get sucked into the inlet manifold as usual
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2016, 10:37:37
Waved goodbye to the Focus :'( Will miss it in a perverted sort of way...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 24 September 2016, 17:16:05
not just today but over the last couple of weeks have been refurbing the Tourer with some of the clearance bits I got from Amazon.I have fitted new rear s/absorbers,drop links,brake discs,pads,h/brake shoes,h/brake cable and front discs,pads and drop links all for a grand parts total of £75. :D
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 24 September 2016, 17:33:06
Took it to the garage today....its now booked in next Tuesday for service  :y.....asked garage blokey who's an MOT man about one of my dodgy looking front tyres, coz its near the wear bar and looking decidely thin on tread, for him to reply "that's fine, its nearly got 3mm left on it and you can see the tread on the outside 1/3rds of the tyre". So it didn't get changed today.....might on Tuesday tho  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 September 2016, 19:22:14
First bit of service work on the VW, oil and filter change, new air filter and new pollen filter. All nice and straight forward, so pleased basic service work can be done by me.

Next need to get VAG software to do rear brake pads and fuel filter change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 September 2016, 19:42:45
Two new tyres on the Panda ( shopping trolley 😀😁😂) £50 so cheap, if only I liked small cars I could save a fortune !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 24 September 2016, 20:35:30
Gave the 3.0 MV6 a workout,up to SLady bitshorpe and back again in under 8 hours including a 30min hold up on the M25 for the smallest of fender benders,that is one shite road! total distance 430 miles and still around a quarter of a tank of squirt left :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2016, 09:11:41
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 20:57:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2016, 20:49:17
Bet TBs fuel pence per mile is still substantially less than yours... ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Bet you it is not.... considering KW said his is 12p and TB is no way near that. My last tank had me at almost get sub 9p mile.

Also considering his last tank of gas got him 200 miles, I seriously doubt he is getting any were near mine. I bet you it's more like double mine
Your total costs per annum, including fuel, insurance, servicing, depreciation.... ;)

And obviously, I drive fast enough not to be as annoying as a caravan ;D.

Actually, the reason for my lower mpg recently is because the little bastids have gone back to school and the usual dumb-arsed must-drive-20mph-below-the-speed-limit retards are back to driving, I am having to drive too slow to get acceptable mpg.  I supposed I should go into the correct office, when even driving quite briskly, I get > 22mpg @48ppl (probably cheaper at Asda, but those useless mongrels aren't worth the 800yrd detour off the M40).  The only way you'll get that out of a detuned VAG 2.0 diesel is to get in everybody's way ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2016, 09:15:26
Quote from: tunnie on 22 September 2016, 22:01:45
I need to buy a Galaxy/Zafira soon as well. do I care about deprecation? No.
Nooooooo. Plleeeeeaaaasssseeeeee!

Just get a proper car, unless you need a van, in which case, get a transit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2016, 09:18:42
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 September 2016, 19:42:45
Two new tyres on the Panda ( shopping trolley 😀😁😂) £50 so cheap, if only I liked small cars I could save a fortune !
I'm wearing out one of the plastic tyres fitted to the shitbox.  Its outside edge. I'm tempted to fit another cheap plastic tyre for £50, simply because a) I hate it, b) it doesn't go quick enough to need any form of grip, c) I hate it, d) it needs to go because I hate it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2016, 09:21:09
Drove said shitbox over to bro's to get the network cables terminated and new switches fitted, as part of this shop's refit.

Actually managed to squeal the tyres on the way home, so they must be finding some grip as they approach the bald as a badgers arse state.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 September 2016, 15:38:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2016, 09:21:09
Drove said shitbox over to bro's to get the network cables terminated and new switches fitted, as part of this shop's refit.

Actually managed to squeal the tyres on the way home, so they must be finding some grip as they approach the bald as a badgers arse state.
Woven canvas provides traction :o

And on that bombshell... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Bloody lawn mower giving me trouble today, started fine but ran smokey and died. Removed float chamber, checked the  nut thing was clear. Reassemble  and start, ran then died straight away. 

Not been run in months, suspect water in the fuel or clogged carb.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 September 2016, 21:12:19
Quote from: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Bloody lawn mower giving me trouble today, started fine but ran smokey and died. Removed float chamber, checked the  nut thing was clear. Reassemble  and start, ran then died straight away. 

Not been run in months, suspect water in the fuel or clogged carb.  :-\

Drop a fuel injected V8 in it. No need to worry about the carb then. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 September 2016, 22:23:00
Quote from: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Bloody lawn mower giving me trouble today, started fine but ran smokey and died. Removed float chamber, checked the  nut thing was clear. Reassemble  and start, ran then died straight away. 

Not been run in months, suspect water in the fuel or clogged carb.  :-\

Worth a try with some fresh fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 22:51:19
Just topped it up with fresh fuel  :-\

I'll drain the tank and leave it to dry out I think, annoying I have one strip of cut grass now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 22:53:28
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 25 September 2016, 21:12:19
Quote from: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Bloody lawn mower giving me trouble today, started fine but ran smokey and died. Removed float chamber, checked the  nut thing was clear. Reassemble  and start, ran then died straight away. 

Not been run in months, suspect water in the fuel or clogged carb.  :-\

Drop a fuel injected V8 in it. No need to worry about the carb then. :)

Want to lend me your Jag  ::)  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2016, 18:01:20
Quote from: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Not been run in months
Bet the neighbours love you lowering the tone. First a Passat, now a jungle ;D

Petrol does go off, so not a bad idea to drain, and go and buy fresh from Tesco.  If the 3.2 is fairly full, chuck the old stuff in there :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 26 September 2016, 18:06:20
Quote from: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Bloody lawn mower giving me trouble today, started fine but ran smokey and died. Removed float chamber, checked the  nut thing was clear. Reassemble  and start, ran then died straight away. 

Not been run in months, suspect water in the fuel or clogged carb.  :-\

If it ran smokey, it could be too rich a mixture and its being stared of air.
Might be worth taking the sponge air filter out.....giving it a wash with washing up liquid, let it dry, re-oil it and refit  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 September 2016, 19:42:17
Quote from: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Bloody lawn mower giving me trouble today, started fine but ran smokey and died. Removed float chamber, checked the  nut thing was clear. Reassemble  and start, ran then died straight away. 

Not been run in months, suspect water in the fuel or clogged carb.  :-\

I'm told that forecourt fuels have some sort  of bio additive in which corrodes the ally drillings/jet seats in mowers, affected my newish Honda mower, and now use only Shell super which is apparently better, and cheaper than the mower type specific fuels. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?oo
Post by: tunnie on 26 September 2016, 19:49:05
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 September 2016, 19:42:17
Quote from: tunnie on 25 September 2016, 20:38:58
Bloody lawn mower giving me trouble today, started fine but ran smokey and died. Removed float chamber, checked the  nut thing was clear. Reassemble  and start, ran then died straight away. 

Not been run in months, suspect water in the fuel or clogged carb.  :-\

I'm told that forecourt fuels have some sort  of bio additive in which corrodes the ally drillings/jet seats in mowers, affected my newish Honda mower, and now use only Shell super which is apparently better, and cheaper than the mower type specific fuels. :y

Thanks.  :)

It's only ever had standard unleaded, it's a very old 1989/1990 Brigs & Stratton XM 35 on a Flymo body. Need to strip it down again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 September 2016, 20:13:29
Fuel left in the carb & tank for months will solidify and block jets etc.
clean everything out with carb cleaner.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2016, 22:18:19
Ethanol in fuels these days is not good for ali parts like small carbs. Some of the super unleaded has loads of it in, mind. (Tesco in particular).

My mower gets Optimax or whatever the Shell super is called these days. Only because that's what I put in the Westfield and whenever the mower runs out I syphon a little out. ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 September 2016, 22:46:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2016, 22:18:19
Ethanol in fuels these days is not good for ali parts like small carbs. Some of the super unleaded has loads of it in, mind. (Tesco in particular).

My mower gets Optimax or whatever the Shell super is called these days. Only because that's what I put in the Westfield and whenever the mower runs out I syphon a little out. ;D

I believe new mower carbs are now made out of some type of plastic to avoid these problems. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 September 2016, 08:56:46
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 September 2016, 22:46:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2016, 22:18:19
Ethanol in fuels these days is not good for ali parts like small carbs. Some of the super unleaded has loads of it in, mind. (Tesco in particular).

My mower gets Optimax or whatever the Shell super is called these days. Only because that's what I put in the Westfield and whenever the mower runs out I syphon a little out. ;D

I believe new mower carbs are now made out of some type of plastic to avoid these problems. :y

Electric mowers don't have these sort of problems.... 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 September 2016, 09:02:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 September 2016, 08:56:46
Electric mowers don't have these sort of problems.... 😀

Until you run over the cable ;D Or, like me, move somewhere that then requires the use of a cable twice as long.. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 September 2016, 11:42:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 27 September 2016, 08:56:46
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 September 2016, 22:46:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2016, 22:18:19
Ethanol in fuels these days is not good for ali parts like small carbs. Some of the super unleaded has loads of it in, mind. (Tesco in particular).

My mower gets Optimax or whatever the Shell super is called these days. Only because that's what I put in the Westfield and whenever the mower runs out I syphon a little out. ;D

I believe new mower carbs are now made out of some type of plastic to avoid these problems. :y

Electric mowers don't have these sort of problems are only suitable for ladyboys.... 😀

FTFY. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 27 September 2016, 17:47:17
Took the Mondeo for a service, got given an Insignia for a loaner

Havent had a call to say the Mondeo is ready, so they either haven't done it yet or they found they need to order parts for it....either way I want my Mondeo back....having driven the insignia about all day I don't really like it.

Not sure which model it is....but its a 2.0L I think, might be a 1.9L I guess, but certainly uses more fuel than my 1.6 Mondeo
Electric handbrake which I had on my Passat and eventually grew to hate it
Stop/Start on it , but unlike my Mondeo, restarts the engine after 5 mins

Its not as easy to drive as my Mondeo....I want the Mondeo back!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 September 2016, 11:22:39
Ordered a new fan belt pulley wheel . Ive greased the one on the car a few times now but there's a bit of play in it now . best safe than sorry  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 September 2016, 13:54:53
Got my brand new genuine GM Track rod end arrived in the post, ex-dealer stock. £6.50, so that's not bad . In the box of bits it goes, for a rainy day  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 September 2016, 14:05:48
Nothing. My knackered knee joint is giving serious jip now. Kept me awake last night. Fit for fackall today, despite having a lot to do.
Must get booked in for replacement, as its as overdue as a 100k Omega cambelt.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 28 September 2016, 14:17:58
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 September 2016, 14:05:48
Nothing. My knackered knee joint is giving serious jip now. Kept me awake last night. Fit for fackall today, despite having a lot to do.
Must get booked in for replacement, as its as overdue as a 100k Omega cambelt.  ::)



No that feeling very well  :(
I've ended up wearing a 6 quid Sports Direct knee support for the last week.
Works very well tbh  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 September 2016, 14:51:24
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 28 September 2016, 14:17:58
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 September 2016, 14:05:48
Nothing. My knackered knee joint is giving serious jip now. Kept me awake last night. Fit for fackall today, despite having a lot to do.
Must get booked in for replacement, as its as overdue as a 100k Omega cambelt.  ::)



No that feeling very well  :(
I've ended up wearing a 6 quid Sports Direct knee support for the last week.
Works very well tbh  ;)


Depends where you're wearing it.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 September 2016, 17:57:35
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 September 2016, 14:05:48
Nothing. My knackered knee joint is giving serious jip now. Kept me awake last night. Fit for fackall today, despite having a lot to do.
Must get booked in for replacement, as its as overdue as a 100k Omega cambelt.  ::)
Which is for the knackers first? You....or the omega?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 September 2016, 19:18:56
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 September 2016, 13:54:53
Got my brand new genuine GM Track rod end arrived in the post, ex-dealer stock. £6.50, so that's not bad . In the box of bits it goes, for a rainy day  :)


Only 3 more to get.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 September 2016, 19:54:55
Quote from: STEMO on 28 September 2016, 17:57:35
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 September 2016, 14:05:48
Nothing. My knackered knee joint is giving serious jip now. Kept me awake last night. Fit for fackall today, despite having a lot to do.
Must get booked in for replacement, as its as overdue as a 100k Omega cambelt.  ::)
Which is for the knackers first? You....or the omega?  ;D

Definitely me. The Omega is very well preserved. I'm falling apart on a daily basis.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 September 2016, 22:37:02
Had four Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to the daily driver.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 September 2016, 22:49:13
What's that. About £500?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 September 2016, 23:53:56
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 28 September 2016, 14:17:58
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 September 2016, 14:05:48
Nothing. My knackered knee joint is giving serious jip now. Kept me awake last night. Fit for fackall today, despite having a lot to do.
Must get booked in for replacement, as its as overdue as a 100k Omega cambelt.  ::)



No that feeling very well  :(
I've ended up wearing a 6 quid Sports Direct knee support for the last week.
Works very well tbh  ;)

Be careful with the knee support as you can weaken your knee further if you wear it a lot.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 29 September 2016, 09:46:44
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 September 2016, 19:18:56
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 September 2016, 13:54:53
Got my brand new genuine GM Track rod end arrived in the post, ex-dealer stock. £6.50, so that's not bad . In the box of bits it goes, for a rainy day  :)


Only 3 more to get.


haha, true!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 September 2016, 11:02:02
Quote from: STEMO on 28 September 2016, 22:49:13
What's that. About £500?
£340, £85 a tyre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 September 2016, 11:16:33
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 September 2016, 11:02:02
Quote from: STEMO on 28 September 2016, 22:49:13
What's that. About £500?
£340, £85 a tyre.

Hmm.... awaits feedback ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 September 2016, 11:24:13
Let you know in a few thousand miles.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 29 September 2016, 11:25:30
Doesnt sound the earth for those tyres,  :) £340 all-in, not plus fitting/Vat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 29 September 2016, 11:39:28
Stuck a pair of Westlake SV308's  235/ 45/17's (97) on the back end of mine for the MOT last month on recommendation of the bloke at the tyre place I always use.
He isn't the sort of bloke to bullshit either so gave them a go.

120 quid all in later and 600 miles further on, I must say they are quite, very good in the wet. I haven't really pushed them yet but upto now, i'm impressed  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 September 2016, 11:57:08
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 29 September 2016, 11:25:30
Doesnt sound the earth for those tyres,  :) £340 all-in, not plus fitting/Vat?
£340 all in. Place I use is usually on the ball with prices. Just have to give them 24 hours notice of what you want.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 September 2016, 12:18:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 29 September 2016, 11:16:33
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 September 2016, 11:02:02
Quote from: STEMO on 28 September 2016, 22:49:13
What's that. About £500?
£340, £85 a tyre.

Hmm.... awaits feedback ::)
After 730 miles I'd initially say they are no worse than the RT's. As to them being better, I'd need to put some more miles on them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 September 2016, 12:43:23
After the experience of the broken thrust washer on the TD, on the Elite 3.2 at 62k, I dropped the gearbox sumps, after emptying the rear with an extractor pump, blew out the ATF cooler, and refitted with new filter and ATF. The old fluid wasn't filthy, but mid range discoloured. Disappointingly, it only took just over two litres of fluid to refill, despite much working of gears. (Yes the engine was running). It will be checked again in a week or so.This morning I replaced the diff oil, and although there is a slight weep from the front seal, I got the full litre out. Going to replace the brake fluid and coolant this afternoon, and try to trace the AC leak. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2016, 13:03:03
For about the 15th time in the last week, I have tried to work out why my 190D throws the aux belt off the pulleys every time the engine is started. Its driving me mad.  >:( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 30 September 2016, 14:23:13
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 September 2016, 13:03:03
For about the 15th time in the last week, I have tried to work out why my 190D throws the aux belt off the pulleys every time the engine is started. Its driving me mad.  >:( :'(
Have you done any work on it recently?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2016, 14:26:57
Tensioner pulley not twisting under load :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 September 2016, 16:10:04
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 September 2016, 13:03:03
For about the 15th time in the last week, I have tried to work out why my 190D throws the aux belt off the pulleys every time the engine is started. Its driving me mad.  >:( :'(


At least one of the pulleys is out of line, or not running true. If it's a multi-rib belt, start with the tensioner. Then the water pump, as you do the easy stuff(both to diagnose and fix) first. After that, try a straight edge between as many pulley combinations as you can.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 September 2016, 16:22:33
I've checked the fluid levels and tyre pressures as I'm one of the drivers for tomorow's tower grab. All were good, and according to my refractometer, the coolant is good for -30. That's good enough for me.


Jump started Mum's Focus twice. Diagnosed the original 16 year-old battery as faulty, so replaced it. Carrying my pocket sized jump starter a mile to their church was much easier than lugging the traditional one out to the car and having two cars to deal with
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2016, 16:48:55
Pressed the new flanges into the new rear bearings ready to fit them next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 30 September 2016, 16:58:49
Put the Tourer in for it's Mot,passed with no advisories  :)
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2016, 17:00:03
Quote from: annihilator on 30 September 2016, 16:58:49
Put the Tourer in for it's Mot,passed with no advisories  :)
John.
That's the way to do it 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2016, 17:22:09
Quote from: Nick W on 30 September 2016, 16:10:04
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 September 2016, 13:03:03
For about the 15th time in the last week, I have tried to work out why my 190D throws the aux belt off the pulleys every time the engine is started. Its driving me mad.  >:( :'(


At least one of the pulleys is out of line, or not running true. If it's a multi-rib belt, start with the tensioner. Then the water pump, as you do the easy stuff(both to diagnose and fix) first. After that, try a straight edge between as many pulley combinations as you can.

Ive replaced the whole tensioner mechanism as it was getting a bit worn. It all works as it should, but hasnt helped the problem at all.Alternator is a year old. Checked all pulleys for play and wobble. All seem fine. Havent used a straight edge yet though, so will give that a try.
Unfortunately I suspect crank vibration damper, pulley thing, as everything else seems fine, and the belt stays on while the engine is turned over, but jumps off the second the engine fires up.
If it is that, its over £300 from MB, and rare to find a good used one, so could be the end of the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2016, 17:27:04
Depends on the state of the rest of it... But if the car is fundamentally sound and still costs a pittance to run. £300 would be money well spent.

Have you looked to the US for the damper? Diseasal Mercs are much more prevalent their then you might think, especially the older ones ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2016, 18:55:58
Havent looked yet.Wil ltry and get a definite diagnosis first. Is there much aggro with taxes / duties / forms to fill in etc. if buying from the U.S. ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2016, 19:03:46
Not normally ime :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2016, 20:11:44
Cheers. Will bear it in mind.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 September 2016, 20:25:59
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 September 2016, 18:55:58
Havent looked yet.Will try and get a definite diagnosis first. Is there much aggro with taxes / duties / forms to fill in etc. if buying from the U.S. ?


For such a small amount? No.


Your paperwork is limited to ordereing and paying for the goods.


You might have to pay the import tax and a fee to the courier. The tax will depend on value the sender declares when they post it, and is payable on anything over about £20(you should look up the actual current amount). Having it sent as a gift does NOT exclude you from this!! Any insurance will be based on the value. Anything HMRC open without a value will have a non-negotiable one assigned to it, that you will have to pay if you want the goods.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 30 September 2016, 20:56:17
Completed today approx 800 miles of driving this week :y between Merseyside, Sheffield and Lincolnshire.Apart from resetting the engine management light a couple of times because a couple of the oxygen sensors could do with replacing, my blue 3.2 manual V6 special was a pleasure to drive with just some slow traffic which is usual either into or out of the M62  Manchester.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 30 September 2016, 21:30:23
Replaced my CDX leather fronts seats with MV6 leather.....much nicer and only £50 the pair and in pretty damn good shape and working properly. The only problem is that the dreaded airbag light is on,although the battery was disconnected for a good time I'm scratching my head on this one,the only thing that was different is that my car has two connectors for the big yellow wire and the new seats have only one.Planning a trip up to Serek's and he's got a Tech 2 so it should be a matter of elimination....hopefully ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 30 September 2016, 21:46:06
Same here ken. I need a run up to sereks aswell
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 30 September 2016, 22:01:53
Big or small problem Paul?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 30 September 2016, 22:24:23
Quick session on his tech 2 will switch the light off on mine and should do the same on yours
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2016, 22:56:42
Quote from: pauls on 30 September 2016, 22:24:23
Quick session on his tech 2 will switch the light off on mine and should do the same on yours
Kens' issue is a different one :'(

Basically his new seats might be missing either the side airbags or the pretensioners... probably the latter, and will require swapping them from the CDX seats... an easy enough job as long as they're not in the bin :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 30 September 2016, 23:13:57
Thanks for the heads up Dr G,still have the other seats,as I say have one connector from the car side that has no where to go on the MV6 seats which is spliced into the big yellow wire which I'm presuming is the feed to the airbags etc :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2016, 03:45:05
Quote from: nitro on 30 September 2016, 23:13:57
Thanks for the heads up Dr G,still have the other seats,as I say have one connector from the car side that has no where to go on the MV6 seats which is spliced into the big yellow wire which I'm presuming is the feed to the airbags etc :-\
Do your mv6 seats have side airbags :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 October 2016, 07:48:11
Yes side airbags fitted,just wondering wether I should have  connected the spare connector  as opposed to the one I did....possibly had the same result. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: serek on 01 October 2016, 08:30:15
are they FL seats ??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2016, 08:31:26
Drove it to work and noticed the temp gauge didn't rise above 75 degrees during the 17 mile journey.
Lazy stat presumably. Not a job I particularily look forward to, but at least it isn't an expensive one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 October 2016, 08:37:19
As far as I know,I got them from the Polish guy up in SLady bitshorpe.Going to call you about bringing the car up to for something else so may be we can figure this one out while it's with you :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2016, 13:00:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 September 2016, 22:37:02
Had four Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to the daily driver.
Like others, I too am interested. Particularly in resistance to tramline when they wear a bit, and overall durability.  I assume grip is on par with RTs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2016, 16:23:33
Quote from: nitro on 01 October 2016, 07:48:11
Yes side airbags fitted,just wondering wether I should have  connected the spare connector  as opposed to the one I did....possibly had the same result. :-\
Probably, but impossible to tell remotely :'(  The srs plugs are colour coded, so you would be going some to confuse them :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 01 October 2016, 16:42:03
Agreed,it's going up to Serek's next week,so not going stress out,as there's not much I can do about the airbag light until we can get a Tech2 on to it.Possibly the wiring may need 'modifying' :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 October 2016, 18:10:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 30 September 2016, 12:43:23
After the experience of the broken thrust washer on the TD, on the Elite 3.2 at 62k, I dropped the gearbox sumps, after emptying the rear with an extractor pump, blew out the ATF cooler, and refitted with new filter and ATF. The old fluid wasn't filthy, but mid range discoloured. Disappointingly, it only took just over two litres of fluid to refill, despite much working of gears. (Yes the engine was running). It will be checked again in a week or so.This morning I replaced the diff oil, and although there is a slight weep from the front seal, I got the full litre out. Going to replace the brake fluid and coolant this afternoon, and try to trace the AC leak. :y

Unsurprisingly, on the test drive today, the drive was intermittent, probably because the torque converter was not full of ATF, sure enough, it took another two litres back on stands, and the next test drive was fine. However I will check it again in a couple of weeks. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2016, 18:58:59
Got the lawn mower purring like a cat today, stripped the Briggs and Stratton engine of its fuel tank, drained all the fuel, cleaned it left it to dry in the sun.

Removed air filter and carb on the engine, blasted and cleaned everything with carb cleaner. Cleaned and oiled the springs on the throttle linkage.

Reassembled and put some petrol back in it.

After about 5 tugs on the stater cable, remembered to re-attach the spark plug  ::)

Fired up straight away and runs fine.   8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 01 October 2016, 19:29:18
Turned down an offer on the Merc from a colleague at work this morning, great offer but I don't want to sell it , would swap for a Mustang though 😀😁😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ever Ready on 01 October 2016, 19:34:54
Only thing I did to the old girl was give it a damned good thrashing :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 October 2016, 20:09:42
Collected my three passengers, and headed for Essex. Where we rang at five towers with some fine bells,including this interesting ring of 8 in the centre of Basildon:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/56fpl7als9or1jn/BasildonTower%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)


Even though they were the lightest ring of the day, that steel structure doesn't have mass of a traditional church tower, and the whole thing vibrates as you ring. They're bloody loud in the ringing chamber too.


We also had a good pub lunch, which is an important part of a tower grab.


Omega content: we were the last to leave each church, and the first to arrive at the next one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 October 2016, 20:41:17
My dear old Dad was a keen campanologist Nick
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 October 2016, 20:58:50
I recently(where has the last year gone?  :o ) started again after a 23 year break.


I got interested in it when staying with my Grandfather; Roy collected him on Sunday morning, and they were told to take me with them to stop me mooching about the house and getting in the way. An interesting chat afterwards, and stopping at the club for a couple of pints on the way home before lunch showed what a social thing it is.


We looked up some contact details of my local towers, and I started when I got home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 October 2016, 21:32:18
Quote from: Tilbo on 01 October 2016, 19:29:18
Turned down an offer on the Merc from a colleague at work this morning, great offer but I don't want to sell it , would swap for a Mustang though 😀😁😂

You fool, everything has a price, especially if there's profit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 October 2016, 22:33:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2016, 13:00:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 September 2016, 22:37:02
Had four Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to the daily driver.
Like others, I too am interested. Particularly in resistance to tramline when they wear a bit, and overall durability.  I assume grip is on par with RTs.
Yep grip definitely on a par with RT's and judging by the standing water on todays short 60 mile run they have better grip in the wet compared to the previous generation. Wont be able to comment on durability just yet but I wont be surprised if they drop off a cliff at about 3 - 4 mm just like the previous version!

Current planned installations for this month will see about 3.5k done on them so will be able to update a little more then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2016, 18:29:43
Thought I'd better look at the mysterious case of the disappearing coolant on Mrs TB's car (aka TBE).

The briefest look at the driveway on Friday afternoon showed it appeared to be towards rear of engine bay.  Only ever going to be one culprit really.

Sadly, by the time I'd finished with bro yesterday, the dealers were shut. Bugger.

I know, I'll text Mr Gixer, he's bound to have a spare one.  And he did, brand spankers.  So blatted over to his to nick it off him in the only working car we have (Battlebus).

Took the scuttle off, and twisted plenum forward so it rested upside down on rad, and pressuirsed the system with the home made valve in old coolant cap tool.  Sure enough, HBV was leaking.

Due to all the extra plumbing due to LPG, I had to get the servo vac pipe out the way, so got hold of the elbow and gave it a good wiggle as I usually do to pull it out, only for the elbow to crumble. Bugger, bugger, and triple bugger, as she needs the car tomorrow. "I am not using the Battlebus for work" she grumbles.

Hmmm, who would have a spare vac pipe.  Texted that Gixer fella again, blat back over to his, getting some fuel for the Battlebus on the way, and by the time I'd got there, he's magic'd one up from somewhere.

Get home, fit pipe, job jobbed.


As it was a nice day, run a new microphone in her car as well, as the GM mic is a bit deaf.


Took for test drive, coolant level good, audio level good.


Thanks to chrisgixer for the stealing of parts, and being able to dig them out (possibly even removing vac hose off one of his cars) whilst he had family visiting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2016, 18:30:20
Oh, and put some more electricity in the Bullet, seeing as it wouldn't start to go and pick up bits....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 October 2016, 23:36:26
I nearly popped over to see you/him as I was in MK doing a fuel drain ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2016, 08:16:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 October 2016, 23:36:26
I nearly popped over to see you/him as I was in MK doing a fuel drain ::)
You could have emptied your tanks in the battlebus.  Would have saved me a job filling it ;D.  It'll run on most things I suspect.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 October 2016, 11:48:54
Glad you got sorted TB, sounds like a marathon, but a happy ending!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2016, 13:28:51
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 October 2016, 11:48:54
Glad you got sorted TB, sounds like a marathon, but a happy ending!
Today's saga is every bit as "interesting".

*sigh*

Ran out of electricity. Twice.  Ran out of coolant.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 October 2016, 14:34:28
Not much I can say to that  ???  :-\ .... alternator? Omegod's got one for sale £15 I think, if any use?

Bad HBV?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2016, 14:39:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2016, 13:28:51
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 October 2016, 11:48:54
Glad you got sorted TB, sounds like a marathon, but a happy ending!
Today's saga is every bit as "interesting".

*sigh*

Ran out of electricity. Twice.  Ran out of coolant.
I know a really good vet...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 October 2016, 16:28:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2016, 14:39:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2016, 13:28:51
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 October 2016, 11:48:54
Glad you got sorted TB, sounds like a marathon, but a happy ending!
Today's saga is every bit as "interesting".

*sigh*

Ran out of electricity. Twice.  Ran out of coolant.
I know a really good vet...
It really is time... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2016, 16:34:24
My only concern is which of the three this applies to... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 03 October 2016, 16:39:50
fixed my irmscher bumper fog lamp which had it's bulbholder snapped off

(https://s17.postimg.org/jir2vrgmn/P1050782.jpg)

used the bulbholder off a headlamp which is handily held on with 3 torx and then enlarged the hole in the fog lamp to take it and voila

(https://s12.postimg.org/w85ky5pq5/P1050783.jpg)

John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2016, 16:42:09
Quote from: Nick W on 30 September 2016, 16:10:04
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 September 2016, 13:03:03
For about the 15th time in the last week, I have tried to work out why my 190D throws the aux belt off the pulleys every time the engine is started. Its driving me mad.  >:( :'(


At least one of the pulleys is out of line, or not running true. If it's a multi-rib belt, start with the tensioner. Then the water pump, as you do the easy stuff(both to diagnose and fix) first. After that, try a straight edge between as many pulley combinations as you can.

Today I stripped some stuff out to access the crank vibration damper pulley. It looks like new and has no play, which is good news.
I then carefully cleaned the old rubber out of the grooves in all the pulleys. Reassembled, started the car and it ran fine for a few minutes but then the belt jumped off again. I now had it so it would run for a few minutes, so reassembled again, started the engine again and took a close look at everything. I noticed the belt was sitting too far out on the tensioner pulley and followed the line of it up to the PAS pulley. I could then see that this pulley was at the wrong  angle. As I was looking at it I saw the belt jump off the PAS pulley and then all the others.
Got hold of the PAS pump and gave it a good tug, and it was obvious that the pump is either loose or has a broken mounting. It isn't easy to see as its surrounded by stuff, but I'm now going out to find out why its moving around.
I should have probably diagnosed this a week ago, but that's probably why I'm a keen amateur and not a professional. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 03 October 2016, 18:12:34
Quote from: Lazydocker on 03 October 2016, 16:28:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2016, 14:39:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2016, 13:28:51
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 October 2016, 11:48:54
Glad you got sorted TB, sounds like a marathon, but a happy ending!
Today's saga is every bit as "interesting".

*sigh*

Ran out of electricity. Twice.  Ran out of coolant.
I know a really good vet...
It really is time... ::)

I think TB should pop down to the merc dealer and buy himself a shiny new E300...

Its a Hybrid, so should do decent mpg for him and large front seats, imo , should accommodate TB's frame  :y

Plus its RWD  :y

Whats not to like about it  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 October 2016, 18:55:31
Quote from: TD on 03 October 2016, 18:12:34
Quote from: Lazydocker on 03 October 2016, 16:28:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2016, 14:39:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2016, 13:28:51
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 03 October 2016, 11:48:54
Glad you got sorted TB, sounds like a marathon, but a happy ending!
Today's saga is every bit as "interesting".

*sigh*

Ran out of electricity. Twice.  Ran out of coolant.
I know a really good vet...
It really is time... ::)

I think TB should pop down to the merc dealer and buy himself a shiny new E300...

Its a Hybrid, so should do decent mpg for him and large front seats, imo , should accommodate TB's frame  :y

Plus its RWD  :y

Whats not to like about it  :-\

He'll find something!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:29:23
Quote from: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.

He don't like anything,well except for a rotting pre face Omega ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 04 October 2016, 09:31:46
Quote from: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:29:23
Quote from: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.

He don't like anything,well except for a rotting pre face Omega ;D ;D


And exactly what's wrong with rotting PFL Omegas? ? ? ?  ;) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:33:02
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 04 October 2016, 09:31:46
Quote from: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:29:23
Quote from: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.

He don't like anything,well except for a rotting pre face Omega ;D ;D


And exactly what's wrong with rotting PFL Omegas? ? ? ?  ;) :D

Nothing except for the rotting  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 04 October 2016, 09:38:49
Well, yes, the rotting goes without saying! But apart from better sanitation, medicine, education, irrigation, public health and the rotting....  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 10:00:47
Quote from: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:29:23
Quote from: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.

He don't like anything,well except for a rotting pre face Omega ;D ;D

Nothing is good as rotted pre-facelift Omega, nothing. Zero, Nadda. Zip. Nothing.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 October 2016, 10:03:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2016, 16:34:24
My only concern is which of the three this applies to... :D

I assumed we were disussing TB, not his cars..  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 10:26:56
Why can I see this being TB in his bullet one morning going to work, I mean the driving style and speeds are similar given his  reputation. Just rust that removes the door for him  ;D

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/video/video-spontaneous-weight-reduction-174mph (http://www.topgear.com/car-news/video/video-spontaneous-weight-reduction-174mph)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: driver115 on 04 October 2016, 11:24:47
Washed and cleaned our oldish, but low mileage 2000 micra runabout in preparation for selling this week , and noticed that its time to acquire some more GM 10w40 for the omega.I usually buy it either off ebay or amazon, but its apparent scarcity on these 2 sites ?, means I`ll have to try the local vx dealer
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 October 2016, 11:46:59
Quote from: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 10:26:56
Why can I see this being TB in his bullet one morning going to work, I mean the driving style and speeds are similar given his  reputation. Just rust that removes the door for him  ;D

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/video/video-spontaneous-weight-reduction-174mph (http://www.topgear.com/car-news/video/video-spontaneous-weight-reduction-174mph)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 October 2016, 12:45:54
Quote from: driver115 on 04 October 2016, 11:24:47
Washed and cleaned our oldish, but low mileage 2000 micra runabout in preparation for selling this week , and noticed that its time to acquire some more GM 10w40 for the omega.I usually buy it either off ebay or amazon, but its apparent scarcity on these 2 sites ?, means I`ll have to try the local vx dealer
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=gm+oil&_osacat=179487&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xgm+oil+10%2F40.TRS0&_nkw=gm+oil+10%2F40&_sacat=179487
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 04 October 2016, 15:54:56
Washed & polished the 4x4 took a while but worth it , really good paint on the Hyundai almost metal flake in the sunshine, only job left to do this year is a new fuel filter have that done with the MOT in December.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 October 2016, 16:21:28
Quote from: STEMO on 04 October 2016, 12:45:54
Quote from: driver115 on 04 October 2016, 11:24:47
Washed and cleaned our oldish, but low mileage 2000 micra runabout in preparation for selling this week , and noticed that its time to acquire some more GM 10w40 for the omega.I usually buy it either off ebay or amazon, but its apparent scarcity on these 2 sites ?, means I`ll have to try the local vx dealer
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=gm+oil&_osacat=179487&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xgm+oil+10%2F40.TRS0&_nkw=gm+oil+10%2F40&_sacat=179487

It'll all be fake for sure.  :-X  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: migiestate on 04 October 2016, 17:56:27
Cleaned out all the leaves from under the bonnet by windscreen wipers to keep the drainage holes clear and the foot wells free of water.  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 04 October 2016, 19:52:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 04 October 2016, 16:21:28
Quote from: STEMO on 04 October 2016, 12:45:54
Quote from: driver115 on 04 October 2016, 11:24:47
Washed and cleaned our oldish, but low mileage 2000 micra runabout in preparation for selling this week , and noticed that its time to acquire some more GM 10w40 for the omega.I usually buy it either off ebay or amazon, but its apparent scarcity on these 2 sites ?, means I`ll have to try the local vx dealer
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=gm+oil&_osacat=179487&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xgm+oil+10%2F40.TRS0&_nkw=gm+oil+10%2F40&_sacat=179487

It'll all be fake for sure.  :-X  :D  ;D

Is that the same as pattern.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 October 2016, 20:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 10:00:47
Quote from: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:29:23
Quote from: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.

He don't like anything,well except for a rotting pre face Omega ;D ;D

Nothing is good as rotted pre-facelift Omega, nothing. Zero, Nadda. Zip. Nothing.  ;D ;D
Nobody has come up with anything on the other thread....   ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 October 2016, 20:19:03
Rad ordered yesterday. Arrived lunchtime. Fitted after work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 20:35:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 October 2016, 20:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 10:00:47
Quote from: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:29:23
Quote from: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.

He don't like anything,well except for a rotting pre face Omega ;D ;D

Nothing is good as rotted pre-facelift Omega, nothing. Zero, Nadda. Zip. Nothing.  ;D ;D
Nobody has come up with anything on the other thread....   ???

That's because you've black listed 90% of the manufactures that actually make RWD :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 October 2016, 21:02:51
Quote from: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 20:35:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 October 2016, 20:18:12
Quote from: tunnie on 04 October 2016, 10:00:47
Quote from: henryd on 04 October 2016, 09:29:23
Quote from: tunnie on 03 October 2016, 18:54:21
He don't like MB.

He don't like anything,well except for a rotting pre face Omega ;D ;D

Nothing is good as rotted pre-facelift Omega, nothing. Zero, Nadda. Zip. Nothing.  ;D ;D
Nobody has come up with anything on the other thread....   ???

That's because you've black listed 90% of the manufactures that actually make RWD :)
And with good reason :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2016, 18:21:58
Dealer delivered the battery today (along with some GM pads to replace the utter shit Pagid ones from ECP that I put on the bus about 3 weeks ago, some HBV's, filters, oil, coolant, trim clips etc etc) so fitted that at lunchtime...   ...which is hard work when you're knocking on deaths door.

Old battery was fitted that famous day I launched the tractor, and caught the sump plug on landing...  ...in fact the reason for the trip was to buy the battery ;D.  I reckon that was 2008, so 8yrs from a TC/Go cheapo battery I'm happy with, considering in that time, it has frequently been left for weeks at a time.

£39 + VAT for 74Ahr, delivered, hard to grumble at that :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2016, 18:23:23
Oh, when I started it, the LPG beeped:

beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...   ...beep,beep,beep,beep...

(Not the same as low pressure warning beep).

Any guesses?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 October 2016, 18:31:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2016, 18:23:23
Oh, when I started it, the LPG beeped:

beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...   ...beep,beep,beep,beep...

(Not the same as low pressure warning beep).

Any guesses?
Yep.....it means you need to throw the car in the bin and buy something less needy.  ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 05 October 2016, 18:39:35
Quote from: STEMO on 05 October 2016, 18:31:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2016, 18:23:23
Oh, when I started it, the LPG beeped:

beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...   ...beep,beep,beep,beep...

(Not the same as low pressure warning beep).

Any guesses?

 
Yep.....it means you need to throw the car in the bin and buy something less needy.  ;D

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That or, F***ED F***ED F***ED F***ED F***ED

 ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2016, 18:52:06
Quote from: tunnie on 05 October 2016, 18:39:35
Quote from: STEMO on 05 October 2016, 18:31:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2016, 18:23:23
Oh, when I started it, the LPG beeped:

beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...  ...beep,beep,beep,beep...   ...beep,beep,beep,beep...

(Not the same as low pressure warning beep).

Any guesses?

 
Yep.....it means you need to throw the car in the bin and buy something less needy.  ;D

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That or, F***ED F***ED F***ED F***ED F***ED

 ;D ;D
Was really suffering CBA to walk into garage, switch on PC, and plug it in to LPG.  Whilst striking up the enthusiasm, I could see the fault.

All good now :)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 05 October 2016, 19:15:11
I think you mean "beep, beep, beep, beeeep"?

Fault warning... last time it did it to me one of the injectors had come unplugged ::)
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Post by: Entwood on 05 October 2016, 19:31:56
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 October 2016, 19:15:11
I think you mean "beep, beep, beep, beeeep"?

Fault warning... last time it did it to me one of the injectors had come unplugged ::)

Given the number of bits he's just changed it's 99% certain he'd left something unplugged ... or knocked loose .. :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2016, 19:27:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 October 2016, 19:15:11
I think you mean "beep, beep, beep, beeeep"?

Fault warning... last time it did it to me one of the injectors had come unplugged ::)
Bang on, clever clogs :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 October 2016, 00:09:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2016, 19:27:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 October 2016, 19:15:11
I think you mean "beep, beep, beep, beeeep"?

Fault warning... last time it did it to me one of the injectors had come unplugged ::)
Bang on, clever clogs :y

Always my first port of call now... Seems that the plastic clip gets a little too flexible sometimes when "making progress" and the slightest touch can pop it off :-X ::)
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 08 October 2016, 00:26:01
Fixed the selector switch at last. Nice smooth changes once again :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2016, 09:44:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 October 2016, 00:09:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2016, 19:27:44
Quote from: Lazydocker on 05 October 2016, 19:15:11
I think you mean "beep, beep, beep, beeeep"?

Fault warning... last time it did it to me one of the injectors had come unplugged ::)
Bang on, clever clogs :y

Always my first port of call now... Seems that the plastic clip gets a little too flexible sometimes when "making progress" and the slightest touch can pop it off :-X ::)
Not ever had any pop off by themselves. Actually, they fight coming off TBH.

My trouble is remembering to plug them back in ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2016, 09:44:51
Turned off EML on TBE on Thursday.

Back on again yesterday, she tells me. *sigh*
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 October 2016, 22:48:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 October 2016, 09:44:51
Turned off EML on TBE on Thursday.

Back on again yesterday, she tells me. *sigh*

Tell her to try harder :-X ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2016, 01:47:59
Nothing useful... but did break my three legged puller trying to separate the driveshaft from the hub flange :o

Tomorrow will be spent trying to clean up the thread in order to get the hub nut back on pending a much better puller ::)
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Post by: The Red Baron on 09 October 2016, 16:32:43
Front brake service and new discs on the dti.
Waterpump on swmbo's Suzuki wagon.
Next job is weld a hole in the n/s front chassis leg on the elite estate and get the geo set up on the mv6 as its been poly bushed.
Plenty to do up here.  :y
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Post by: STEMO on 09 October 2016, 19:27:31
Quote from: The Red Baron on 09 October 2016, 16:32:43
Front brake service and new discs on the dti.
Waterpump on swmbo's Suzuki wagon.
Next job is weld a hole in the n/s front chassis leg on the elite estate and get the geo set up on the mv6 as its been poly bushed.
Plenty to do up here.  :y
You're not 'up here', you're 'down there'.  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2016, 18:11:35
Abandoned it somewhere in MK.

Sadly, I suspect it will still be there on my return :(


Disconnected battery on Bullet, looks like something isn't switching off :(
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 October 2016, 18:43:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 October 2016, 18:11:35
Abandoned it somewhere in MK.

Sadly, I suspect it will still be there on my return :(


Disconnected battery on Bullet, looks like something isn't switching off :(
The throttle?
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 October 2016, 18:50:41
Havn't touched it for a week and had to move it today and discovered the front nearside tyre was flat.  :(

Pumped it up and thought about sticking it on ebay........  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 October 2016, 19:27:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 October 2016, 18:50:41
Havn't touched it for a week and had to move it today and discovered the front nearside tyre was flat.  :(

Pumped it up and thought about sticking it on ebay........  :-\
You won't get much for a front near side tyre on eBay, I'm afraid, pumped up or not.
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Post by: Shackeng on 10 October 2016, 19:34:57
Quote from: STEMO on 10 October 2016, 19:27:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 October 2016, 18:50:41
Havn't touched it for a week and had to move it today and discovered the front nearside tyre was flat.  :(

Pumped it up and thought about sticking it on ebay........  :-\
You won't get much for a front near side tyre on eBay, I'm afraid, pumped up or not.

Off side are, I believe, fetching better prices. :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 October 2016, 20:32:22
Quote from: Shackeng on 10 October 2016, 19:34:57
Quote from: STEMO on 10 October 2016, 19:27:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 10 October 2016, 18:50:41
Havn't touched it for a week and had to move it today and discovered the front nearside tyre was flat.  :(

Pumped it up and thought about sticking it on ebay........  :-\
You won't get much for a front near side tyre on eBay, I'm afraid, pumped up or not.

Off side are, I believe, fetching better prices. :y

The Goldway 2000's are a rare and quite sought after brand I believe.  ;)
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Post by: EMD on 10 October 2016, 21:21:24
Still amazing me how good it looks and goes for a 14 year old car . Wont be changing it any time soon  :)
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Post by: Carfix on 11 October 2016, 20:56:02
Just fitted an "Eternal" full exhaust system to my PFL (1999) 2.5 Elite. Went on really well and for the price it is a steal.


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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 October 2016, 21:26:13
Took it to the tyre shop to get the puncture fixed, but it was leaking from the inside bead.  Tyre off, all cleaned up and all is good.  Hopefully!  :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 12 October 2016, 14:12:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 11 October 2016, 21:26:13
Took it to the tyre  shop to get the puncture fixed, but it was leaking from the inside bead.  Tyre off, all cleaned up and all is good.  Hopefully!  :y

Ar a "young bear-ism" were is young bear, still trying 0-60.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2016, 17:02:17
Arguably Halfords is a shop ::)
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Post by: ronnyd on 12 October 2016, 19:35:48
So is Ann Summers ;)
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Post by: aaronjb on 12 October 2016, 21:56:09
I'm not sure we want to know what you get puncture repaired at Ann Summers though!
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Post by: ronnyd on 12 October 2016, 22:25:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 October 2016, 21:56:09
I'm not sure we want to know what you get puncture repaired at Ann Summers though!
;D :P
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 October 2016, 22:53:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 October 2016, 21:56:09
I'm not sure we want to know what you get puncture repaired at Ann Summers though!

How about getting my rim cleaned up so the rubber fits properly?  :)
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Post by: T.m.f on 13 October 2016, 20:25:58
Brought some diagnostic software for the focus,forscan and elm config,used them tonight and both work,even activated heated screen to come on when its below 5degrees lol
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Post by: tidla on 13 October 2016, 23:40:52
Quote from: T.m.f on 13 October 2016, 20:25:58
Brought some diagnostic software for the focus,forscan and elm config,used them tonight and both work,even activated heated screen to come on when its below 5degrees lol

Tis useful. bit soldering to the connector and you can use it on canbus also.
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Post by: EMD on 14 October 2016, 09:36:21
Ran into the front of the house  ::)
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Post by: pscocoa on 14 October 2016, 15:15:36
For 3rd year running on booking Phaeton in for mot I am told that brakes and discs on front need changing -  no light on and no braking problems so said to put it through. Passed again at 70000 miles on original pads etc. Big bill when it eventually comes though
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Post by: STEMO on 14 October 2016, 17:37:42
Quote from: pscocoa on 14 October 2016, 15:15:36
For 3rd year running on booking Phaeton in for mot I am told that brakes and discs on front need changing -  no light on and no braking problems so said to put it through. Passed again at 70000 miles on original pads etc. Big bill when it eventually comes though
Sell it now with a twelve month ticket  :y
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 October 2016, 18:36:30
Quote from: STEMO on 14 October 2016, 17:37:42
Quote from: pscocoa on 14 October 2016, 15:15:36
For 3rd year running on booking Phaeton in for mot I am told that brakes and discs on front need changing -  no light on and no braking problems so said to put it through. Passed again at 70000 miles on original pads etc. Big bill when it eventually comes though
Sell it now with a twelve month ticket  :y

You always said you fancied something with a bit of class. Make the man an offer.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 October 2016, 18:44:53
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 14 October 2016, 18:36:30
Quote from: STEMO on 14 October 2016, 17:37:42
Quote from: pscocoa on 14 October 2016, 15:15:36
For 3rd year running on booking Phaeton in for mot I am told that brakes and discs on front need changing -  no light on and no braking problems so said to put it through. Passed again at 70000 miles on original pads etc. Big bill when it eventually comes though
Sell it now with a twelve month ticket  :y

You always said you fancied something with a bit of class. Make the man an offer.

I suspect it's a bit big and powerful for poor old Uncle STEMO.  :-\                                              ;D
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Post by: STEMO on 14 October 2016, 19:21:21
I'm totally over my car blues, the car I've got is the car that fits the bill, that's why I bought it in the first place.
Took my old built-in oven to the tip today, along with the associated cardboard, plastic and polystyrene that came with the new one. Didn't even have to put the back seats down.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2016, 21:15:07
Broke my new heavy duty hub puller trying to liberate the  driveshaft on the 5 Series >:(

Resorted to using a sledge hammer with a club hammer as a drift... Which eventually did the job :D

Rest of it came apart cleanly, and went back together in no time at all 8)

Just the nearside rear brakes to do tomorrow and that will be it done for this month.

Couldn't have put that bearing off much longer. Play at the hub could be measured in millimetres :o and it sounded as rough as a badgers arse... so looking forward to a nice quiet journey to work tomorrow evening.
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Post by: mantaray on 16 October 2016, 22:43:54
A day on the Omega today.

New rear pads fitted, all wheels removed & washed inside and out. Brake callipers cleaned.

New center exhaust section and back box fitted using new rubbers.

Section of front n/s chassie rail cut out and replaced to remove the start of rot.

And to finish, I gave her a good wash and polish.

Get her back in for  MOT retest tomorrow, as the only thing she failed on was the exhaust.Just didn't have time to fit it before hand.

I just clocked 199000 mile on Friday and this is the 3rd year she has pasted the MOT with flying colors. But I am going to have to get a new clutch soon, as it was just starting to slip in 1st and 2nd last week when pulling the caravan in heavy trafic.
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Post by: jimbo125 on 16 October 2016, 23:13:10
Found the rot on the rear chassis the MOT guy pointed out... not that bad should grind out and patched
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2016, 09:56:43
Found the Zafira in the early hours of yesterday morning, and drove it home. Managed to catch another cold, the 2nd in 3 weeks, and thus its still on the driveway.

Might change the pads on it today, 2nd time in little over a month, if I can build up sufficient strength and enthusiasm to get out of the bath.
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Post by: STEMO on 17 October 2016, 14:50:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 October 2016, 09:56:43
Found the Zafira in the early hours of yesterday morning, and drove it home. Managed to catch another cold, the 2nd in 3 weeks, and thus its still on the driveway.

Might change the pads on it today, 2nd time in little over a month, if I can build up sufficient strength and enthusiasm to get out of the bath.
I've got a cold that's lasted three weeks. Still wheezing away and pissed off with it now.
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Post by: driver115 on 18 October 2016, 16:13:28
reset orange engine warning light using laptop, and purchased cheap bluetooth device to more easily do this in future via android phone :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 18 October 2016, 18:11:25
Replaced the front pads on the battlebus.  Off came the Pagid ones I put on a few weeks ago, but were unsatisfactory, and slapped on some GM ones.  After 20 miles, all bedded in, and the thing now stops :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 October 2016, 19:58:12
Got the plasma cutter out and chopped up a load of stuff, including the radiator, so it would fit in the small space left in the wheelie bin. 
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Post by: jimbo125 on 19 October 2016, 23:43:33
Had a bit of spare time today so removed the O/S doughnut bush bastard to get the old one out, about an hour of grunting and banging before it gave up and came out. New one went in in about 5 minutes, N/S tomorrow :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 October 2016, 19:06:42
Cleaned the breathers - which didn't really need cleaning ,cleaned a little oil out of the n/s bank plug wells and cleaned some oil off my nice new Bosch coil pack.
Time for new gaskets.  ::)
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Post by: driver115 on 20 October 2016, 19:48:37
today received cheap bluetooth obdII (£3 ish incl delivery off ebay), and its being recognised by my android phone, so will await the return of the orange engine light, and see if I can use the device to reset it.
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Post by: neil74 on 20 October 2016, 20:45:05
It certainly does work for a short while but the dreaded light is back on glowing at you before you know it.
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Post by: EMD on 21 October 2016, 11:42:50
Speedo bouncing  ???
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Post by: pauls on 21 October 2016, 12:04:30
Mot Passed today :y

Take it engine nice and clean. as fast idle test max co% 0.200 actual 0.005,hc max is 200ppm actual 27ppm.

natural idle co% max 0.300 actual 0.002%
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Post by: driver115 on 21 October 2016, 12:09:39
the orange engine light problem seems to be the oxygen sensors, as I replaced 2 of them and this improved things somewhat so not unduly worried when the light returns which can be anything between 20 and 200 miles of driving
The problem with the 3.2 from what I can gather could also be related to and include catalytic converter and exhaust manifold - just annoying when it happens, but less trouble at the present time to reset it and continue to monitor problem rather than the potential required repairs/replacement at the present time
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 October 2016, 12:49:56
If its cat efficiency its totally down to the pre-cats getting tired, easy to fix by relocating the O2 cat efficiency sensors to post the main cats (I have done loads!)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2016, 12:54:50
Quote from: EMD on 21 October 2016, 11:42:50
Speedo bouncing  ???
Needs a new one... presuming no abs issues ;)
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Post by: driver115 on 21 October 2016, 15:06:30
Many thanks for that info /repositioning of the sensors :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2016, 17:44:31
Changed the coolant, replaced the expansion tank and washed the BMW.

Now (coolant) leak free and shiny 8)

Need to consider replacement it with another estate in due course pending the imminent arrival of a new puppy... ::)
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 21 October 2016, 18:21:17
Tried to play a cd for the first time in 3 years and broke it  :'(
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Post by: EMD on 22 October 2016, 11:39:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2016, 12:54:50
Quote from: EMD on 21 October 2016, 11:42:50
Speedo bouncing  ???
Needs a new one... presuming no abs issues ;)

No, no abs issue . Gave clocks a thump and it went back to normal .
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Post by: aaronjb on 22 October 2016, 13:44:33
Watched the video footage of a scrote trying the doors of the BMW.. Then went out to find the Skoda unlocked (my fault coming home in a hurry last night) and contents ransacked. Bet he was very unhappy the office garage opener didn't let him into the house..

Little (big) shit.
https://ring.com/share/1117635600
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2016, 13:50:49
Shoot the crunt >:(

Still, pretty clear footage for the Old Bill to file...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 24 October 2016, 10:26:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 October 2016, 13:44:33
Watched the video footage of a scrote trying the doors of the BMW.. Then went out to find the Skoda unlocked (my fault coming home in a hurry last night) and contents ransacked. Bet he was very unhappy the office garage opener didn't let him into the house..

Little (big) shit.
https://ring.com/share/1117635600

 :(
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 October 2016, 11:15:32
Fortunately he only got away with a pair of (prescription) sunglasses which were my old Rx, and a zip-up hoody, which I think is what he puts on at the end of the video (after checking the pockets).

Reported it to the police, got a crime ref number - not for my benefit, just in case he's done worse elsewhere, really.. emailed them the video. Miracles of modern technology..

And now I double, triple check the cars are locked like an OCD nutcase every night ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2016, 12:07:17
About all you can do :'(

Incidentally,  what sort of mpg does the 6 manage?
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 October 2016, 12:24:08
About 18-25, 28 on a steady 70mph run at a push - I expect an auto would be worse.. while the Skoda averages about 50mpg on anything but hard town work*

*so whenever I visit the land of the roundabout ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2016, 17:45:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2016, 13:50:49
Still, pretty clear footage for the Old Bill to file...
Nah, Police can't do much with that due to poor quality.  Most low end cameras are at best adequate in well lit conditions and next to useless in night mode.

Little bro has all big bro's offcasts from his shop, and has the footage for when Mum got done over, but its similar quality to above, and simply not good enough to use as evidence.  Big bro's new stuff that we've fitted in one shop, and currently fitting in the other (when the snot drains from me), however, yeah, that's impressive, even with the lights out :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2016, 17:48:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 October 2016, 12:24:08
*so whenever I visit the land of the roundabout ;D
Despite trying, I can't get the average on the MV6 to go below 7.1mpg (same with instantaneous) across the dizzy town city, even though I know otherwise.  Methinks that FC's lie sometimes ;D
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Post by: EMD on 25 October 2016, 13:06:47
Got in car , drove a few feet . Hmm this steering feels heavy , got out went to front ... yep another flat  >:( Cant make out if someone is letting it down because after its pumped back up it holds pressure for weeks  ???
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 October 2016, 17:50:35
Got a horrid, acrid smell from the front wheels when I went to put fuel in it at lunchtime  :-\
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Post by: Shackeng on 26 October 2016, 17:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 October 2016, 17:50:35
Got a horrid, acrid smell from the front wheels when I went to put fuel in it at lunchtime  :-\

And that is unusual on your car??? ::)
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Post by: ronnyd on 26 October 2016, 20:02:04
Perhaps someone pished on yer tyres. :-[
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2016, 20:34:47
Oven baked the headlights to replace the adjusters... not just the Omega prone to this :D

Doddle of a job, and new ones are less than £3 for each light 8)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 October 2016, 22:11:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2016, 20:34:47
Oven baked the headlights to replace the adjusters... not just the Omega prone to this :D

Doddle of a job, and new ones are less than £3 for each light 8)

Ah yes I have this job to do on mine as well.  My lens is held in place with wire at the moment.....  ;D
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Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 31 October 2016, 09:56:05
Had a run totalling 270 miles-odd. Managed 30mpg from the old girl. Barrelled along at 60-70 one way, onn the way back display was reading almost consistent 40mpg pootling gently behind HGVs at 56ish. Very happy with that.

Get her out of town, and the mpg skyrockets...  and is almost affordable!  :D
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 October 2016, 10:05:59
May possibly have got caught speeding on the A16 up to Spalding by the SPECS cameras.. was 'released' from behind a lorry (good fella, pulled over a bit each time there was a long gap on the long straight stretches to let people past) and then merrily zinged along at a wee bit over the limit before I spotted a yellow camera.

Oops. Two(ish) weeks of buttock clenching to go. ;D
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Post by: aaronjb on 31 October 2016, 12:46:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2016, 17:45:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2016, 13:50:49
Still, pretty clear footage for the Old Bill to file...
Nah, Police can't do much with that due to poor quality.  Most low end cameras are at best adequate in well lit conditions and next to useless in night mode.

Well they came out today to take a statement and a copy of the footage on USB stick (having viewed it on my phone, first) and I should probably say no more on an open forum  ;)
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Post by: STEMO on 31 October 2016, 13:01:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 October 2016, 12:46:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2016, 17:45:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2016, 13:50:49
Still, pretty clear footage for the Old Bill to file...
Nah, Police can't do much with that due to poor quality.  Most low end cameras are at best adequate in well lit conditions and next to useless in night mode.

Well they came out today to take a statement and a copy of the footage on USB stick (having viewed it on my phone, first) and I should probably say no more on an open forum  ;)
Oh I think you should.....I can keep a secret.🙉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2016, 19:28:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 October 2016, 18:11:25
Replaced the front pads on the battlebus.  Off came the Pagid ones I put on a few weeks ago, but were unsatisfactory, and slapped on some GM ones.  After 20 miles, all bedded in, and the thing now stops :)
Found it on Saturday, and gave the brakes a proper work out. Yeah, all working properly now.

No idea what was wrong with the Pagids I'd fitted, but for the sake of £15-20, wasn't worth pissing around with.

The pads can now outperform the top quality Dubica Presto plastic tyres again :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2016, 20:28:01
Broken the brakes on mine >:(

Was driving fine, then abs pump kicked off under normal braking and the lights, abs/check brake/DSC came on...

Still goes and stops fine, speedo still working, so thinking sensor rather than ecu issue and fluid fine. Oddly it won't automatically change up into top, but will if you do it manually :-\

Will be pulling the wheels off in the morning to check for sensor fouling. And hopefully the gearbox issue is a default limp mode rather than an unfortunate coincidence :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 01 November 2016, 09:42:13
Drained coolant again, lots more brown junk coming out the engine, just flushing the last traces of the cleaning agent out before proper 50/50 Vx redstuff goes in for wintertime.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 01 November 2016, 14:14:40
Today was a warm and sunny November day here deepdown southwest. So i decided to prepare my Caravan for winter use. New Winter tyres, new oil + filter and new windshield wipers.

Last thing to do is adjustment of the xenons. I will do it over the next days and then the Caravan is ready to get a new licence. End of the week he should be back on the road again.

Best regards

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 02 November 2016, 17:58:34
Took it for an MOT today...

Being a Ford.... it passed. not even an advisory   :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 November 2016, 17:53:22
Nothing. Got the train to London instead. Surprisingly relaxing mode of transport..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:33:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 November 2016, 17:53:22
Nothing. Got the train to London instead. Surprisingly relaxing mode of transport..
Try the Chiltern Slug next time. I'd rather drive around the M25 by Heathrow....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2016, 18:43:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:33:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 November 2016, 17:53:22
Nothing. Got the train to London instead. Surprisingly relaxing mode of transport..
Try the Chiltern Slug next time. I'd rather drive around the M25 by Heathrow at 8 am whilst chewing on my vegetables....
TB clearly doesn't do public transport ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:58:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2016, 18:43:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:33:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 November 2016, 17:53:22
Nothing. Got the train to London instead. Surprisingly relaxing mode of transport..
Try the Chiltern Slug next time. I'd rather drive around the M25 by Heathrow at 8 am whilst chewing on my vegetables....
TB clearly doesn't do public transport ;D
Why should I? Its dirty, slow, unreliable, and full of inconsiderate mongrels*

I studied at school, and at after work college, so I could earn enough to afford my own car.


*I include the idiot a few years back on the Watford to Snorbs line who refused to stop playing his tunes on handsfree, despite me asking nicely, then warning him of the consequences. He seemed upset when his phone disappeared out of the window.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 November 2016, 22:16:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:58:40
I include the idiot a few years back on the Watford to Snorbs line who refused to stop playing his tunes on handsfree, despite me asking nicely, then warning him of the consequences. He seemed upset when his phone disappeared out of the window.

I think it's still playing by the trackside!

On the subject of handsfree, is it just me, or have you noticed just how loud some people have their handsfree car kits / Bluetooth head units? Quite often when your sitting in traffic you can hear the conversation in the car next to you!
Was crawling out of London on the Westway the other week listening to some chap in the car by my side trying to convince his wife / partner that he wasn't having an affair with the cleaner - both our windows were closed as well!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 03 November 2016, 22:39:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 November 2016, 22:16:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:58:40
I include the idiot a few years back on the Watford to Snorbs line who refused to stop playing his tunes on handsfree, despite me asking nicely, then warning him of the consequences. He seemed upset when his phone disappeared out of the window.

I think it's still playing by the trackside!

On the subject of handsfree, is it just me, or have you noticed just how loud some people have their handsfree car kits / Bluetooth head units? Quite often when your sitting in traffic you can hear the conversation in the car next to you!
Was crawling out of London on the Westway the other week listening to some chap in the car by my side trying to convince his wife / partner that he wasn't having an affair with the cleaner - both our windows were closed as well!

Surely having heated conversations like you describe are as big a distraction as using a held held device. Perhaps all phone use should be banned whilst driving. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 November 2016, 11:48:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:33:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 November 2016, 17:53:22
Nothing. Got the train to London instead. Surprisingly relaxing mode of transport..
Try the Chiltern Slug next time. I'd rather drive around the M25 by Heathrow....

I'll stick to the nice, quiet train from Northampton where I can get a seat in a quiet carriage and still make it to Islington by 9am thanks  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 November 2016, 23:08:18
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 November 2016, 22:39:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 November 2016, 22:16:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 November 2016, 18:58:40
I include the idiot a few years back on the Watford to Snorbs line who refused to stop playing his tunes on handsfree, despite me asking nicely, then warning him of the consequences. He seemed upset when his phone disappeared out of the window.

I think it's still playing by the trackside!

On the subject of handsfree, is it just me, or have you noticed just how loud some people have their handsfree car kits / Bluetooth head units? Quite often when your sitting in traffic you can hear the conversation in the car next to you!
Was crawling out of London on the Westway the other week listening to some chap in the car by my side trying to convince his wife / partner that he wasn't having an affair with the cleaner - both our windows were closed as well!

Surely having heated conversations like you describe are as big a distraction as using a held held device. Perhaps all phone use should be banned whilst driving. :-X
Sorry, that should read hand. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: madmandave on 06 November 2016, 13:02:02
Checked all fluid levels and gave my brakes a quick look over. Need get some new ones.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 06 November 2016, 14:21:32
Changed the aux belt and washed it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Ever Ready on 06 November 2016, 15:34:03
Gave the old girl a dammed  good wash :y :y

I washed the car as well ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 November 2016, 15:59:09
Quote from: citroenguy on 06 November 2016, 14:21:32
Changed the aux belt and washed it  :)
Why did you wash the aux belt? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 November 2016, 21:05:01
Gained confidence with VW, jacked and on stands today. Inspected rear pads, needs new ones soon. Might fit new discs too, looks all straight forward to change. Shocks look easy, 3 bolts, 2 at top one at the bottom.

First VCDS scans, had to double up my USB extension cable for it reach the car from my garage PC.

Also stuck some new Bosch Aero wiper blades on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 07 November 2016, 08:01:51
Quote from: ronnyd on 06 November 2016, 15:59:09
Quote from: citroenguy on 06 November 2016, 14:21:32
Changed the aux belt and washed it  :)
Why did you wash the aux belt? :D
Because there were too many wine stains on it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2016, 09:13:14
Quote from: tunnie on 06 November 2016, 21:05:01
Gained confidence with VW, jacked and on stands today. Inspected rear pads, needs new ones soon. Might fit new discs too, looks all straight forward to change. Shocks look easy, 3 bolts, 2 at top one at the bottom.

First VCDS scans, had to double up my USB extension cable for it reach the car from my garage PC.

Also stuck some new Bosch Aero wiper blades on it.
If doing anything other than reading, can you get car closer.  I think even VCDS  still uses an element of bit bashing, which I suspect might cock up if you're out of spec on the USB side.

How long you talking?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 November 2016, 11:56:21
1x5m and 1x4m I think, I've only done reading so far. Full scan, the dived into Engine stuff and read loads of "extensions" I think, tapping tick boxes brought back data for each item. Tapped about 6 for loads of info on the DPF.

Plan on weekly checks to monitor how DPF does, but appears fine over last 3k. But I want to monitor how quickly the soot builds up and how much ash that generates.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 November 2016, 17:41:56
The hex-com dongle has a microprocessor in it (powered from the car) that talks to the k-line(s) so I don't think a long USB lead will hurt comms to the car.

Whether the usb comms are affected may be a different matter though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 November 2016, 16:18:10
Changed the stat. Dropped the bastid bolt, due to cold fingers. Took about an hour to get it out from under the a/c compressor.
Took the n/s camcover off and cleaned everything up, ready to fit new camcover and gasket tomorrow if the weather stays dry.
Was hoping to do both jobs this afternoon, but the cold weather and light starting to go convinced me to stop.
Experience tells me if I try to rush it to finish the job quickly, something will go wrong.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 November 2016, 16:38:44
I've just spent 20 minutes staring at the broken and new air fittings, and still haven't decided how to accommodate the differences because my feet are so cold.

I'm going  early, and she can shout at me tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 08 November 2016, 16:42:17
Had the Merc valeted , excellent job plenty of wax on it now tucked up in the garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 17:42:14
I'm sporting too many injuries, so haven't even ventured out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 17:45:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 17:42:14
I'm sporting too many injuries, so haven't even ventured out.
Been giving the wife some lip again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 18:07:13
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 17:45:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 17:42:14
I'm sporting too many injuries, so haven't even ventured out.
Been giving the wife some lip again?
I will do in a minute - I've been laying on the sofa for ages waiting for a cuppa...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 08 November 2016, 18:52:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 18:07:13
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 17:45:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 17:42:14
I'm sporting too many injuries, so haven't even ventured out.
Been giving the wife some lip again?
I will do in a minute - I've been laying on the sofa for ages waiting for a cuppa...

Makes a change from being rooted in the bath  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 19:24:03
Quote from: TD on 08 November 2016, 18:52:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 18:07:13
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 17:45:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 17:42:14
I'm sporting too many injuries, so haven't even ventured out.
Been giving the wife some lip again?
I will do in a minute - I've been laying on the sofa for ages waiting for a cuppa...

Makes a change from being rooted in the bath  ::) ;D
I've never been rooted in the bath. What's it like?   :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 November 2016, 20:21:05
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 19:24:03
Quote from: TD on 08 November 2016, 18:52:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 18:07:13
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 17:45:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 17:42:14
I'm sporting too many injuries, so haven't even ventured out.
Been giving the wife some lip again?
I will do in a minute - I've been laying on the sofa for ages waiting for a cuppa...

Makes a change from being rooted in the bath  ::) ;D
I've never been rooted in the bath. What's it like?   :-*
Ask ya avatar :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2016, 21:57:54
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 19:24:03
Quote from: TD on 08 November 2016, 18:52:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 18:07:13
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2016, 17:45:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2016, 17:42:14
I'm sporting too many injuries, so haven't even ventured out.
Been giving the wife some lip again?
I will do in a minute - I've been laying on the sofa for ages waiting for a cuppa...

Makes a change from being rooted in the bath  ::) ;D
I've never been rooted in the bath. What's it like?   :-*
Splashy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 09 November 2016, 07:25:39
Opened garage dor, looked at the Monza and thought ' what a pig of a job the dash removal is going to be'. Need to lok at heater martix and motor

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 November 2016, 17:10:34
Fitted new n/s camcover & gasket. Refitted most of the bits & pieces before I ran out of daylight - again.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 November 2016, 14:23:40
Gave the dirtier parts of the engine and engine bay a bit of a clean with paraffin / rags / old toothbrush, then tipped a watering can of hot soapy water on the lower parts to wash it off. I think this was a mistake.
Fitted the last of the bits & pieces and fired it up. TC light is on (would damp / wet ABS pump cause this ? ), and throttle response varies between very jerky, and no throttle at all.  :(
Rain stopped play, and I'm off to work for a run of 6 nightshifts soon, but should find some time to investigate over the weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 10 November 2016, 14:39:08
Put it through the MOT, no advisories  :)
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 November 2016, 15:32:09
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 November 2016, 14:23:40
Gave the dirtier parts of the engine and engine bay a bit of a clean with paraffin / rags / old toothbrush, then tipped a watering can of hot soapy water on the lower parts to wash it off. I think this was a mistake.
Fitted the last of the bits & pieces and fired it up. TC light is on (would damp / wet ABS pump cause this ? ), and throttle response varies between very jerky, and no throttle at all.  :(
Rain stopped play, and I'm off to work for a run of 6 nightshifts soon, but should find some time to investigate over the weekend.

Check the connector to the drive by wire throttle body and make sure it's 100% dry.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 November 2016, 15:33:13
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 November 2016, 14:23:40
Gave the dirtier parts of the engine and engine bay a bit of a clean with paraffin / rags / old toothbrush, then tipped a watering can of hot soapy water on the lower parts to wash it off. I think this was a mistake.
Fitted the last of the bits & pieces and fired it up. TC light is on (would damp / wet ABS pump cause this ? ), and throttle response varies between very jerky, and no throttle at all.  :(
Rain stopped play, and I'm off to work for a run of 6 nightshifts soon, but should find some time to investigate over the weekend.
I believe if you put it into a tub of rice it will dry out  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 November 2016, 16:57:17
Finally found a couple of hours to do something with the fleet other than "drive in a manner likely to cause early arrival, park up and forget about them".

 Played car Tetris to get the cabrio in the garage, gave the Lupo and MV6 a bloody good wash and polish, then gave all the glass a proper clean and H2Go.

Then got a few niggly MV6 jobs done - bulbs and washer jet aim, and HID sensor.

Naturally then the rain came - my fault for washing the cars...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 November 2016, 17:33:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 November 2016, 15:32:09
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 November 2016, 14:23:40
Gave the dirtier parts of the engine and engine bay a bit of a clean with paraffin / rags / old toothbrush, then tipped a watering can of hot soapy water on the lower parts to wash it off. I think this was a mistake.
Fitted the last of the bits & pieces and fired it up. TC light is on (would damp / wet ABS pump cause this ? ), and throttle response varies between very jerky, and no throttle at all.  :(
Rain stopped play, and I'm off to work for a run of 6 nightshifts soon, but should find some time to investigate over the weekend.

Check the connector to the drive by wire throttle body and make sure it's 100% dry.  :y

I have been thinking about that one myself Kevin. :y
It was hanging down loos when I did the cleaning ,so may have get wet. I remembered to check it was pushed fully home, but didn't check it was dry. A good quirt of WD40 tomorrow, is the first course of action.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 November 2016, 17:34:34
Quote from: STEMO on 10 November 2016, 15:33:13
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 November 2016, 14:23:40
Gave the dirtier parts of the engine and engine bay a bit of a clean with paraffin / rags / old toothbrush, then tipped a watering can of hot soapy water on the lower parts to wash it off. I think this was a mistake.
Fitted the last of the bits & pieces and fired it up. TC light is on (would damp / wet ABS pump cause this ? ), and throttle response varies between very jerky, and no throttle at all.  :(
Rain stopped play, and I'm off to work for a run of 6 nightshifts soon, but should find some time to investigate over the weekend.
I believe if you put it into a tub of rice it will dry out  :y

You come and remove and refit it, and I will supply the tub and the rice.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 10 November 2016, 19:41:42
Today I prepared my saloon for winter sleep. Tomorrow he will be de- licensed until april.

My sedan will take over to do the winter job.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 11 November 2016, 07:19:23
Bought a rollcage to be fitted at the weekend :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 November 2016, 10:51:55
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 November 2016, 17:33:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 November 2016, 15:32:09
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 November 2016, 14:23:40
Gave the dirtier parts of the engine and engine bay a bit of a clean with paraffin / rags / old toothbrush, then tipped a watering can of hot soapy water on the lower parts to wash it off. I think this was a mistake.
Fitted the last of the bits & pieces and fired it up. TC light is on (would damp / wet ABS pump cause this ? ), and throttle response varies between very jerky, and no throttle at all.  :(
Rain stopped play, and I'm off to work for a run of 6 nightshifts soon, but should find some time to investigate over the weekend.

Check the connector to the drive by wire throttle body and make sure it's 100% dry.  :y

I have been thinking about that one myself Kevin. :y
It was hanging down loos when I did the cleaning ,so may have get wet. I remembered to check it was pushed fully home, but didn't check it was dry. A good quirt of WD40 tomorrow, is the first course of action.

Sounds like that might be it. Been there when my water pump let go in a big way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 November 2016, 15:17:22
Where do I send the cigar Kevin ?  :D
A squirt of WD, left it an hour or so, plugged the connector in and fired it up. All back to normal.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 11 November 2016, 15:37:53
Hi

Today I brought back my winter caravan on the road again. With a new registration we took a short ride for testing, because many parts of the front suspension have been renewed over summer.

Everything is OK. No more rowing  from the front  :D, the car runs very well. :)

Over the weekend I hope to do some adjustments on the Xenons and the handbrake, than the caravan is ready for winter use.

Next spring I have to do some welding on the right rear arche. Left side I did last year. It is sill rust free.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 11 November 2016, 16:06:28
Changed the dampers for the hatch on the C5, now it stays up even when its cold  :)
Also I changed a sidelight and topped up the washerfluid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 November 2016, 16:15:50
Quote from: Migv6 on 11 November 2016, 15:17:22
Where do I send the cigar Kevin ?  :D
A squirt of WD, left it an hour or so, plugged the connector in and fired it up. All back to normal.  :y

I love it when a plan comes together. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2016, 11:27:12
Had the Chinese ditch finders replaced with the Accelerator winters... Worked out at £51 per corner, fitted  8)

Also reset the Abs light, looking like osr sensor :-\ easy enough to change if it comes back...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2016, 16:48:49
Fitted a new (to me) climate panel. Looks much better, but the headunit now sits about 2mm proud of the dash which is annoying.
Have pushed it as hard as I dare but it doesn't want to go fully home for some reason.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2016, 17:30:30
Front hub changed, not a bad job all in all...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2016, 17:31:21
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 November 2016, 16:48:49
Fitted a new (to me) climate panel. Looks much better, but the headunit now sits about 2mm proud of the dash which is annoying.
Have pushed it as hard as I dare but it doesn't want to go fully home for some reason.  :-\
Is it's cage a fully enclosed type, where connectros clip in cage (like FL Omegas)? In which case, check cage around connectors for distortion.

If not fully enclosed, its likely to be bundles of wires in the way stopping it fully seating back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 November 2016, 17:40:10
Car? I haven't used it for days.
Hopefully it's still outside somewhere ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2016, 18:27:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2016, 17:31:21
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 November 2016, 16:48:49
Fitted a new (to me) climate panel. Looks much better, but the headunit now sits about 2mm proud of the dash which is annoying.
Have pushed it as hard as I dare but it doesn't want to go fully home for some reason.  :-\
Is it's cage a fully enclosed type, where connectros clip in cage (like FL Omegas)? In which case, check cage around connectors for distortion.

If not fully enclosed, its likely to be bundles of wires in the way stopping it fully seating back.

NCDC 2013.  :y...............was a real struggle to pullthe headunit out, but I suppose I will have to bite the bullet at some point and do it again. Might buy some better quality removal tools first tough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 13 November 2016, 09:59:34
Changed a wheen at the side of the road in Crewe, great fun.
And this morning ordered 2 new tyres...always sommat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 November 2016, 12:21:53
Managed to get bonnet open,refitted battery,inflated rear tyres.Then drove it[first time it's turned a wheel since last November!]quarter mile to lock up garage.Happily it just fits in[this was my main worry when renting the garage]so it will now hibernate until warmer weather returns next year when I'll fit the new oil cooler and other bits I've got for cooling system.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2016, 16:35:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 November 2016, 18:27:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2016, 17:31:21
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 November 2016, 16:48:49
Fitted a new (to me) climate panel. Looks much better, but the headunit now sits about 2mm proud of the dash which is annoying.
Have pushed it as hard as I dare but it doesn't want to go fully home for some reason.  :-\
Is it's cage a fully enclosed type, where connectros clip in cage (like FL Omegas)? In which case, check cage around connectors for distortion.

If not fully enclosed, its likely to be bundles of wires in the way stopping it fully seating back.

NCDC 2013.  :y...............was a real struggle to pullthe headunit out, but I suppose I will have to bite the bullet at some point and do it again. Might buy some better quality removal tools first tough.
Does FM work? Is Satnav getting a signal?

On Omegas, its not uncommon for one of the antenna socket holders to distort.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 November 2016, 16:57:40
Bought it a battery... Failed to start earlier... After a decent run following a jump start it contained a measly 12.3 volts...

It was a Bmw battery, and whilst I am not naive enough to believe that it was original, I have no idea when it was fitted.

Alternator is working as advertised using Kevins excellent guide, so confident that the battery is on its way out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: powerslinky on 13 November 2016, 18:19:34
Fitted the new late MV6/Elite alloys that I aquired from James, to the CDX estate.

Very pleased with my DIY refurbing in Star Silver . .   ;) ;)

IMO the car looks much more appealing to the eye with these wheels on   :P :P

Started to  give it a light cut & polish . .  managed roof, tailgate, rear bumper, all the passenger side & the front bumper.  That leaves just the drivers side front wing & both doors for next weekend :y     oh & a quick refurb of the black bits 8) 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 November 2016, 21:01:52
Refitted scuttle panel & wipers. sealing scuttle (hopefully) in the process.
During this weeks work I have lost a wiper cap and plenum cap  ::) Which means I have to root through the boxes of spares in the hope of finding replacements.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 November 2016, 21:21:33
Quote from: Migv6 on 13 November 2016, 21:01:52
Refitted scuttle panel & wipers. sealing scuttle (hopefully) in the process.
During this weeks work I have lost a wiper cap and plenum cap  ::) Which means I have to root through the boxes of spares in the hope of finding replacements.


Just remove the others. Problem solved. For ever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 November 2016, 00:06:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2016, 16:35:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 November 2016, 18:27:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2016, 17:31:21
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 November 2016, 16:48:49
Fitted a new (to me) climate panel. Looks much better, but the headunit now sits about 2mm proud of the dash which is annoying.
Have pushed it as hard as I dare but it doesn't want to go fully home for some reason.  :-\
Is it's cage a fully enclosed type, where connectros clip in cage (like FL Omegas)? In which case, check cage around connectors for distortion.

If not fully enclosed, its likely to be bundles of wires in the way stopping it fully seating back.

NCDC 2013.  :y...............was a real struggle to pullthe headunit out, but I suppose I will have to bite the bullet at some point and do it again. Might buy some better quality removal tools first tough.
Does FM work? Is Satnav getting a signal?

On Omegas, its not uncommon for one of the antenna socket holders to distort.
#

Everything works fine, it just sits slightly proud of where it should be.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 November 2016, 00:07:45
Quote from: Nick W on 13 November 2016, 21:21:33
Quote from: Migv6 on 13 November 2016, 21:01:52
Refitted scuttle panel & wipers. sealing scuttle (hopefully) in the process.
During this weeks work I have lost a wiper cap and plenum cap  ::) Which means I have to root through the boxes of spares in the hope of finding replacements.


Just remove the others. Problem solved. For ever.

That would keep me awake at night. Im a bit lad like that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 November 2016, 07:09:19
Not lad - sad.  :-[ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2016, 18:06:57
Fixed the ABS 8)

Was hoping to fit some chavvy leds ready for the weekend, but some tvvat sent out 24v ones instead of the 12v ones I ordered... hurrumph >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 16 November 2016, 18:28:58
Ripped out the traffic master and the parrott rubbish today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 November 2016, 19:42:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2016, 18:06:57
Fixed the ABS 8)

Was hoping to fit some chavvy leds ready for the weekend, but some tvvat sent out 24v ones instead of the 12v ones I ordered... hurrumph >:(
LED's on yer beemer? Cool.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 November 2016, 19:49:15
Quote from: STEMO on 16 November 2016, 19:42:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2016, 18:06:57
Fixed the ABS 8)

Was hoping to fit some chavvy leds ready for the weekend, but some tvvat sent out 24v ones instead of the 12v ones I ordered... hurrumph >:(
LED's on yer beemer? Cool.  ;D

Blue ones  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2016, 21:01:07
White ones :D

TBs Christmas present :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 November 2016, 19:45:25
Haven't used the Merc for almost two weeks so just went for a drive out in it this morning, nice sunny start & car just wafted along soon as it looked like rain, home & garaged !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 17 November 2016, 21:33:51
Changed my crank sensor at the roadside after my Omega died 200 yards from my house.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2016, 21:49:21
Nothing. Rain stopped play before it started.  :(
Instead I assembled my new MIG welder.  :).......and had a quick attempt at welding two pieces of metal together.  :-X :(    ;D
Then - quite a bit of DIY.  >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 10:29:26
Mrs. KW complained that the garage door remote won't work. Went and played about with the motor. Appears to be FUBAR. >:(

Put Mrs. KW's car away the manual way. Heard a big BANG from the garage shortly afterwards. :o

Went inside to find a massive section of spring had shot out of the housing above the door, impacted the wall and fallen to the floor, thankfully missing Mrs. KW's new (to her) car.  :o

Got a quote for a roller shutter door. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 November 2016, 11:16:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 10:29:26
Got a quote for a roller shutter door. :y

Got mine from rollerdor.net last week - delivery took about two weeks and the cost was ~£800 delivered for a 2.9m wide door.  Fitting really, really needs more than two people, don't believe what the manual says (me and my Dad just about killed ourselves trying to lift a 2.9m wide curtain up and over the motor barrel  :-X ;D) but other than that it was an easy DIY fit.

Just FWIW, I'm sure you've already done your research  :y

[edit] forgot to say that was for a 'wood effect' finish, a plain solid colour would have been ~£170 cheaper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 November 2016, 11:35:07
Speaking of garage doors.. fitting the roller door let me lift the body off the Cobra and suspend it from the ceiling (with 'goalpost' to take the main weight) so I can fit the brake lines and main battery cable (just as soon as I finish cleaning waxoyl off it .. why did I waxoyl the chassis, whyyy!)

Like this:
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161111_175259_zpslgn5ahsj.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161111_175259_zpslgn5ahsj.jpg.html)


And then we moved the old sectional garage door to the other garage (which lacked a door at all and just had sheets of industrial steel over the hole):

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o550/aaronjb78/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161111_160550_zps8wjg2aso.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/aaronjb78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161111_160550_zps8wjg2aso.jpg.html)

Also did some rearranging, moved the lathes around, that kind of thing, to get the BMW in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 12:04:31
I've fitted a roller door before and am aware what a hernia-inducing experience it can be. Even then, I managed to knacker the motor somehow. ::) I will probably be wimping out and getting it fitted, I think.  ;)

but.. progress on the snake! :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 November 2016, 12:32:36
Don't forget to fit the drivetrain before you drop the body back on...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 November 2016, 13:44:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 November 2016, 12:32:36
Don't forget to fit the drivetrain before you drop the body back on...

Yeah - having now done it both ways it is a lot easier to put the engine in after the body .. largely on account of the exhaust ports being wider than the (bottom of) the footwells they have to fit between ;D ;D

With an engine crane and secondary chain hoist to raise & lower the tail of the gearbox it only took a couple of minutes to get the engine out through the bonnet hole.

And as a bonus we missed all the bodywork ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 18 November 2016, 13:50:22
Low coolant reset reset reset reset resetting ... must top up when cba  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 13:57:21
Quote from: EMD on 18 November 2016, 13:50:22
Low coolant reset reset reset reset resetting ... must top up fix the leaks when cba  ::)

FTFY and yes, know the feeling. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 November 2016, 14:07:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 November 2016, 13:44:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 November 2016, 12:32:36
Don't forget to fit the drivetrain before you drop the body back on...

Yeah - having now done it both ways it is a lot easier to put the engine in after the body .. largely on account of the exhaust ports being wider than the (bottom of) the footwells they have to fit between ;D ;D

With an engine crane and secondary chain hoist to raise & lower the tail of the gearbox it only took a couple of minutes to get the engine out through the bonnet hole.

And as a bonus we missed all the bodywork ;D


That's because none of it is painted yet!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 November 2016, 14:27:15
Quote from: Nick W on 18 November 2016, 14:07:18
That's because none of it is painted yet!

 ;D ;D Yep, when it's painted it's sure to become a magnet for anything sharp, hard or abrasive within a 20ft radius..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 November 2016, 14:31:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 12:04:31
I've fitted a roller door before and am aware what a hernia-inducing experience it can be. Even then, I managed to knacker the motor somehow. ::) I will probably be wimping out and getting it fitted, I think.  ;)

but.. progress on the snake! :y :y :y

Kevin, if you need a hand give me a shout.  :y

Gives me a chance to return that dehumidifier  :-[ :-[

Also gives you a chance to take the pi$$ at my VW  :D  ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 14:39:48
Quote from: tunnie on 18 November 2016, 14:31:03
Kevin, if you need a hand give me a shout.  :y
Much appreciated. I'll bear that in mind if I decide to do a DIY job. :y
Quote
Gives me a chance to return that dehumidifier  :-[ :-[
Ahh, yes, will probably need that once the garage is not as draughty. :y
Quote
Also gives you a chance to take the pi$$ at my VW  :D  ;D
So long as it doesn't turn up needing a cam belt or anything, I promise I'll be nice.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 November 2016, 16:19:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 14:39:48
Quote from: tunnie on 18 November 2016, 14:31:03
Kevin, if you need a hand give me a shout.  :y
Much appreciated. I'll bear that in mind if I decide to do a DIY job. :y
Quote
Gives me a chance to return that dehumidifier  :-[ :-[
Ahh, yes, will probably need that once the garage is not as draughty. :y
Quote
Also gives you a chance to take the pi$$ at my VW  :D  ;D
So long as it doesn't turn up needing a cam belt or anything, I promise I'll be polite... ;D
Ftfy ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2016, 17:39:57
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 November 2016, 14:39:48
I promise I'll be nice.. ;D
Liar, Liar, Pants on fire.... :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2016, 18:28:05
Drove it for the first time since changing the thermostat, camcover, camcover gasket,oil, oil filter, climate panel and emissions bulb, last week.
Everything just as it should be, with a nice hot blast from the heater. Just as well as its brass monkey weather out there.
Must get the naff code reader out and clear the emissions code though, as that orange light on the dash is driving me nuts.
Almost worth moving the lamdas to get rid of it permanently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 November 2016, 19:52:58
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 November 2016, 18:28:05
Drove it for the first time since changing the thermostat, camcover, camcover gasket,oil, oil filter, climate panel and emissions bulb, last week.
Everything just as it should be, with a nice hot blast from the heater. Just as well as its brass monkey weather out there.
Must get the naff code reader out and clear the emissions code though, as that orange light on the dash is driving me nuts.
Almost worth moving the lamdas to get rid of it permanently.
Fill it up with shell super fuel, a bottle of octane booster, then give it a good run,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 20 November 2016, 17:02:35
Replaced the diesel return pipe above the rear axle. Noticed a small drip of diesel coming of the bottom of the diff yesterday so thought I should get it sorted ASAP.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 November 2016, 17:17:31
Went to put some electricity in the Battlebus, but the charger was complaining it was faulty before I connected it. I should have tested the charger before I took battery off the car, knowing how unreliable these Halfords chargers are*

Couldn't be arsed to put battery back on, job for another day.


* Halfords Smartcharge 200, a rebadged Ring RSC605, 5th one I've had in about 2yrs. Not recommended.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 November 2016, 19:17:02
Changed the bonnet release spring for the bonnet catch on the daily driver. Can now open the bonnet without having to bounce on the bonnet!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 November 2016, 19:31:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 November 2016, 17:17:31


* Halfords Smartcharge 200, a rebadged Ring RSC605, 5th one I've had in about 2yrs. Not recommended.

I've got one from Aldi's/or was it ldil, does tickle charge, full charge, maintenance charge, and 6v moped. Was £17.99.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 November 2016, 20:27:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 November 2016, 17:17:31
Went to put some electricity in the Battlebus, but the charger was complaining it was faulty before I connected it. I should have tested the charger before I took battery off the car, knowing how unreliable these Halfords chargers are*

Couldn't be arsed to put battery back on, job for another day.


* Halfords Smartcharge 200, a rebadged Ring RSC605, 5th one I've had in about 2yrs. Not recommended.
Switched it on and off a dozen times, seems to be working again. Poxy thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 20 November 2016, 21:13:56
Got it up on ramps to replace some broken exhaust rubbers.

When I got underneath I found that the brackets both ends of the back box had separated from the body due to tinworm  :( and the rubbers either side of the centre boxes had both snapped  :(

The whole exhaust system was hanging from the downpipes without any visible means of support (which is both scary and rather impressive given the amount of weight involved)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 November 2016, 11:09:48
Quote from: Andy H on 20 November 2016, 21:13:56
Got it up on ramps to replace some broken exhaust rubbers.

When I got underneath I found that the brackets both ends of the back box had separated from the body due to tinworm  :( and the rubbers either side of the centre boxes had both snapped  :(

The whole exhaust system was hanging from the downpipes without any visible means of support (which is both scary and rather impressive given the amount of weight involved)

Wow!, that would have been interesting on your next trip. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 November 2016, 18:48:17
Bought it a present (to be shared with my 190).
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras-and-camcorders/camcorders/dash-cams/nextbase-212-lite-dash-cam-black-10147076-pdt.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=xxtrpqrxpm&istBid=t&gclid=CKr0vuG-utACFQPqGQodiZUNzg&gclsrc=ds&dclid=CMXcxeG-utACFQyC7QodvmMH_g

MOT runs out in a few days. Need to clear the code to get emissions light off. Tried yesterday, but naff code reader claims to be not working. I might have a go later with my generic code reader.
Also, o/s indicator light on the dash has become a bit intermittent since I had the clocks out a week or so ago, so that might need a bit of attention too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 21 November 2016, 19:35:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 21 November 2016, 11:09:48
Quote from: Andy H on 20 November 2016, 21:13:56
Got it up on ramps to replace some broken exhaust rubbers.

When I got underneath I found that the brackets both ends of the back box had separated from the body due to tinworm  :( and the rubbers either side of the centre boxes had both snapped  :(

The whole exhaust system was hanging from the downpipes without any visible means of support (which is both scary and rather impressive given the amount of weight involved)

Wow!, that would have been interesting on your next trip. :y
I haven't decided yet whether there will be a 'next trip' for my Omega :(

With a 2 year old and a 9 month old baby in the house I just don't seem to be able to carry out anything more than the most basic of maintenance (oil, filter, brakes, cam belts [at a push]). Fabricating a new box section and welding it into place is beyond my current capabilities even though 3 years ago it would have been a task I would have relished :(

For the moment I have cobbled together a 12mm bolt and some large square washers to support the hanger at the tail of the backbox. That should be good enough to get me 1/2 mile to my local garage to see if they feel like doing the job for me. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 November 2016, 21:57:52
When the rear hanger on my plod estate fell off :-X I replaced it with one from a breaker still attached to the rear corner of the chassis rail/ boot floor... trimmed down to fit and then bonded and bolted to the freshly cleaned up/treated chassis rail/boot floor and clamped firmly in place with the towbar bracket :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 21 November 2016, 22:13:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 November 2016, 21:57:52
When the rear hanger on my plod estate fell off :-X I replaced it with one from a breaker still attached to the rear corner of the chassis rail/ boot floor... trimmed down to fit and then bonded and bolted to the freshly cleaned up/treated chassis rail/boot floor and clamped firmly in place with the towbar bracket :y
My concern is that both the rearmost hanger and the one in front of the backbox should be welded to bits of box section that form cross members under the boot floor. Both box members look a bit crusty. Lack of time and the fact that I was wrestling with the exhaust while on my back outside between drenchings by storm Angus meant that I didn't get as far as poking the box sections with an old screwdriver to see if there was anything left to weld to. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stargazer57N on 23 November 2016, 22:01:55
Fitted a new indicator relay to the Omega. Other drivers now know where I'm going and I no longer feel like a BMW driver. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2016, 18:05:33
Went to put some oil in it, and missed completely. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 November 2016, 18:09:07
Realised the MOT ran out 3 days ago.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 26 November 2016, 09:03:48
Took the 3.0 MV6 in for its MOT yesterday, no problems other than a bit of play in the steering idler which has failed after 7000 miles.Thought Febi products were of reasonable quality..or may be not :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2016, 09:30:35
Quote from: nitro on 26 November 2016, 09:03:48
Took the 3.0 MV6 in for its MOT yesterday, no problems other than a bit of play in the steering idler which has failed after 7000 miles.Thought Febi products were of reasonable quality..or may be not :-\
TBH, for the idler, go GM only now. It hurts paying nearly £70 for it, but all the patterns are useless now.  I'm impressed you managed 7000 miles out of a Febi one, unless its been failed for a while and you haven't checked it or noticed through driving.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 November 2016, 09:43:20
Quote from: nitro on 26 November 2016, 09:03:48
Took the 3.0 MV6 in for its MOT yesterday, no problems other than a bit of play in the steering idler which has failed after 7000 miles.Thought Febi products were of reasonable quality..or may be not :-\


There are some new polish bushes available here in hoof'land, for the idler, I haven't tried one yet, but the quality looked good, you know who to call. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2016, 10:08:18
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 November 2016, 09:43:20
Quote from: nitro on 26 November 2016, 09:03:48
Took the 3.0 MV6 in for its MOT yesterday, no problems other than a bit of play in the steering idler which has failed after 7000 miles.Thought Febi products were of reasonable quality..or may be not :-\


There are some new polish bushes available here in hoof'land, for the idler, I haven't tried one yet, but the quality looked good, you know who to call. ;)
Good to know :y

Be good to have a diary of how people get on with them as well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 November 2016, 10:12:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2016, 09:30:35
Quote from: nitro on 26 November 2016, 09:03:48
Took the 3.0 MV6 in for its MOT yesterday, no problems other than a bit of play in the steering idler which has failed after 7000 miles.Thought Febi products were of reasonable quality..or may be not :-\
TBH, for the idler, go GM only now. It hurts paying nearly £70 for it, but all the patterns are useless now.  I'm impressed you managed 7000 miles out of a Febi one, unless its been failed for a while and you haven't checked it or noticed through driving.

Or the MOT tester is mistaking the natural movement for the idler to work as wear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 November 2016, 10:24:04
Across both Omegas and 150k between them, only ever replaced steering idler once on the 2.2.

Never had any issues at MOT time
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2016, 10:48:41
Quote from: Nick W on 26 November 2016, 10:12:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2016, 09:30:35
Quote from: nitro on 26 November 2016, 09:03:48
Took the 3.0 MV6 in for its MOT yesterday, no problems other than a bit of play in the steering idler which has failed after 7000 miles.Thought Febi products were of reasonable quality..or may be not :-\
TBH, for the idler, go GM only now. It hurts paying nearly £70 for it, but all the patterns are useless now.  I'm impressed you managed 7000 miles out of a Febi one, unless its been failed for a while and you haven't checked it or noticed through driving.

Or the MOT tester is mistaking the natural movement for the idler to work as wear.
Well, yes, of course that is a problem as well. But in reality, there should be virtually no vertical movement in it. TBE's newish Lemforder had nearly an inch of vertical, no wonder she was complaining of it being "a bit imprecise"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2016, 10:55:24
Quote from: tunnie on 26 November 2016, 10:24:04
Across both Omegas and 150k between them, only ever replaced steering idler once on the 2.2.

Never had any issues at MOT time
TBE's original lasted until the garage incident, when, if you recall, a lot of the bushings at the front got too warm. Its had 2 Lemforders since then, and failed MOT in September on it. Its back on GM now.

The Bullet's original lasted ages as well, before going through a succession of brands, including Autovaux's idea of "Genuine" (which lasted about a year) and Lemforder.  I think the Lemforders used to be a usable replacement, but seems quality has dropped off in recent years...  ...or ECP selling fakes again  :-X

Hence, because they can occasionally be a bugger to change, I can now only recommend GM, from a dealer only.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 26 November 2016, 10:56:03
Spoke to Serek,and will get it sorted one way or the other,will bear in mind all your comments and will have look see when the old idler comes off. Worry No2 is that all three cars have the same make idlers,so I guess it's just a matter of wait and see on the other two as they are both due their MOT's in January. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ted_one on 26 November 2016, 11:06:00
The MOT's are done at my boy's place and I did ask the tester if it was an advisory/fail, and he just said that he was just pointing it out and that I might want to get it fixed at the earliest opportunity and left it at that. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2016, 13:08:22
MOT time for mine this morning. Passed with just one advisory - chip in windscreen.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 November 2016, 19:58:28
Quote from: Nick W on 26 November 2016, 10:12:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2016, 09:30:35
Quote from: nitro on 26 November 2016, 09:03:48
Took the 3.0 MV6 in for its MOT yesterday, no problems other than a bit of play in the steering idler which has failed after 7000 miles.Thought Febi products were of reasonable quality..or may be not :-\
TBH, for the idler, go GM only now. It hurts paying nearly £70 for it, but all the patterns are useless now.  I'm impressed you managed 7000 miles out of a Febi one, unless its been failed for a while and you haven't checked it or noticed through driving.

Or the MOT tester is mistaking the natural movement for the idler to work as wear.

Isn't that the truth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2016, 10:07:13
There should be virtually zero vertical movement in the idler. If there is, it's worn, thus shagged
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2016, 17:36:29
Abandoned it in order to drive a nice 335d north...

600 miles plus change on one tank and no delays.

I had forgotten how pretty the Highlands are, especially with a dusting of snow... Would make a nice Roadtrip under any other circumstances  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2016, 18:06:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2016, 17:36:29
Abandoned it in order to drive a nice 335d north...

600 miles plus change on one tank and no delays.

I had forgotten how pretty the Highlands are, especially with a dusting of snow... Would make a nice Roadtrip under any other circumstances  :'(
Hope it goes as well as you can hope for, despite whatever history existed. Nice to give a good send off.

Thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 November 2016, 18:28:21
I would echo that. Been through it with my Dad a couple of years ago, and whatever the history, it isn't easy. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 November 2016, 18:29:42
Car work today consisted of cutting the rust out of my 190.  :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2016, 18:51:20
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 November 2016, 18:29:42
Car work today consisted of cutting the rust out of my 190.  :o ::) ;D
Whats left?

:P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 28 November 2016, 18:52:43
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 November 2016, 18:29:42
Car work today consisted of cutting the rust out of my 190.  :o ::) ;D

Is there much left  ::) ;D I'm guessing the engine and maybe the steering wheel  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 November 2016, 18:54:56
I may post some pics tomorrow, just for fun. Meanwhile I Am concerned about rats cats dogs finding their way into the car during the night.   :D
The vacuum pump, which resides under the rear seat, was in danger of falling out onto the road.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 November 2016, 10:06:45
Poured 10L of wee into it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 November 2016, 10:47:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 November 2016, 10:06:45
Poured 10L of wee into it.
"because you're worth it" (assuming it is female)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 November 2016, 10:49:06
Paid my excellent local garage to fabricate and fit some new metal to support the exhaust  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 November 2016, 11:39:26
Just used the Omega to jump start my 190D and sons Punto.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 November 2016, 18:41:57
Noticed the exhaust hanging off TBE. Rather successfully managed to ignore it....


...but did order the required bit for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:04:34
Not mine....   ....fixed Vectra-C after somebody who should know better used a certain unrecommended code reader to do something other than purely read codes, and trashed the ecru programming so it wouldn't start  >:(


Thanks to DTM for getting my CANdi set down to Brakkers in record time :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 04 December 2016, 23:10:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:04:34
Not mine....   ....fixed Vectra-C after somebody who should know better used a certain unrecommended code reader to do something other than purely read codes, and trashed the ecru programming so it wouldn't start  >:(


Thanks to DTM for getting my CANdi set down to Brakkers in record time :y
your alls telling us to use them to read only  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:14:29
Quote from: Steve B on 04 December 2016, 23:10:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:04:34
Not mine....   ....fixed Vectra-C after somebody who should know better used a certain unrecommended code reader to do something other than purely read codes, and trashed the ecru programming so it wouldn't start  >:(


Thanks to DTM for getting my CANdi set down to Brakkers in record time :y
your alls telling us to use them to read only  ;D ;D ;D
I know, and I'd told this guy often enough as well!!   >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2016, 23:36:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:14:29
Quote from: Steve B on 04 December 2016, 23:10:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:04:34
Not mine....   ....fixed Vectra-C after somebody who should know better used a certain unrecommended code reader to do something other than purely read codes, and trashed the ecru programming so it wouldn't start  >:(


Thanks to DTM for getting my CANdi set down to Brakkers in record time :y
your alls telling us to use them to read only  ;D ;D ;D
I know, and I'd told this guy often enough as well!!   >:(
If it's either of the two people I think it was, both know better... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 05 December 2016, 14:43:11
Picked and peeled some more lacquer off the bonnet  ::) It looks more like a banger every day  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2016, 19:02:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2016, 23:36:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:14:29
Quote from: Steve B on 04 December 2016, 23:10:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2016, 23:04:34
Not mine....   ....fixed Vectra-C after somebody who should know better used a certain unrecommended code reader to do something other than purely read codes, and trashed the ecru programming so it wouldn't start  >:(


Thanks to DTM for getting my CANdi set down to Brakkers in record time :y
your alls telling us to use them to read only  ;D ;D ;D
I know, and I'd told this guy often enough as well!!   >:(
If it's either of the two people I think it was, both know better... ::)
You probably don't know this guy  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 December 2016, 19:16:57
Took the Omega for MOT and it passed.   :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2016, 19:22:43
Quote from: YZ250 on 05 December 2016, 19:16:57
Took the Omega for MOT and it passed.   :)
Well done 8)

You should probably use it more to celebrate :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2016, 08:04:46
Drove the Superior MFL to Ipswich on Sunday, and ever since, unlike the yocal webbed footed mongrels, haven't seen the need for fog lights  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 December 2016, 22:45:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2016, 08:04:46
Drove the Superior MFL to Ipswich on Sunday, and ever since, unlike the yocal webbed footed mongrels, haven't seen the need for fog lights  >:(

 :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2016, 18:31:26
Many yocals still not worked out how to turn off fogs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 December 2016, 20:51:18
Drive it for the first time in a week ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 09 December 2016, 21:09:24
Drove down to Kevin Wood's part of the world (Alresford) where a nice man fitted a new LPG temperature sensor to the vapouriser.  Old one indicating a temperature of 139.9 deg C at all times .... no wonder it was changing to gas far too early !!

I had him do it as after 8 years the old one was not only fubarred it was corroded to hell and I was not certain it would come out without breaking ... copious amounts of plusgas over the last 3 days and it came out sweet as pie :) Also, trying to find exactly the right one to do it myself was proving a tad tricky .....

It took him less than 5 minutes to connect up the laptop and software to confirm the fault, 10 minutes to get the car in the air, change the sensor, lower the car, 10 minutes to check that the readings were sensible. Ok .. It can't be checked fully until the morning when it has cold soaked, but a temperature of 29 deg C on fit made a lot more sense ! it then rose to 70 deg C as the engine was running, but still not to full temp on the cabin gauge, but he was happy.

Idiot in Swindon wanted the car for 3 days and was still unable to guarantee finding the fault, and estimated the cost at "in the region of £300.00"  ........ I guess he either ** a) doesn't really understand LPG systems, b) doesn't have the required software for an 8 year old install c) sees me as a cash cow to be ripped off.  (**delete as applicable)

I paid £65.99 total for parts, labour (1/2 hour) and VAT. Well happy with that ..  :y :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 December 2016, 21:12:50
Took the Cat C for it,s MOT. Passed with no advisories, second year running so well pleased. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 09 December 2016, 22:58:04
Quote from: Entwood on 09 December 2016, 21:09:24
Drove down to Kevin Wood's part of the world (Alresford) where a nice man fitted a new LPG temperature sensor to the vapouriser.  Old one indicating a temperature of 139.9 deg C at all times .... no wonder it was changing to gas far too early !!

I had him do it as after 8 years the old one was not only fubarred it was corroded to hell and I was not certain it would come out without breaking ... copious amounts of plusgas over the last 3 days and it came out sweet as pie :) Also, trying to find exactly the right one to do it myself was proving a tad tricky .....

It took him less than 5 minutes to connect up the laptop and software to confirm the fault, 10 minutes to get the car in the air, change the sensor, lower the car, 10 minutes to check that the readings were sensible. Ok .. It can't be checked fully until the morning when it has cold soaked, but a temperature of 29 deg C on fit made a lot more sense ! it then rose to 70 deg C as the engine was running, but still not to full temp on the cabin gauge, but he was happy.

Idiot in Swindon wanted the car for 3 days and was still unable to guarantee finding the fault, and estimated the cost at "in the region of £300.00"  ........ I guess he either ** a) doesn't really understand LPG systems, b) doesn't have the required software for an 8 year old install c) sees me as a cash cow to be ripped off. (**delete as applicable)

I paid £65.99 total for parts, labour (1/2 hour) and VAT. Well happy with that ..  :y :y :)

Well done Nige, result. :y :y :y
PS All of the above.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 December 2016, 00:59:15
Should have popped in for a cuppa. I was "working from home". :y


Quote from: Entwood on 09 December 2016, 21:09:24
Drove down to Kevin Wood's part of the world (Alresford) where a nice man fitted a new LPG temperature sensor to the vapouriser.  Old one indicating a temperature of 139.9 deg C at all times .... no wonder it was changing to gas far too early !!

I had him do it as after 8 years the old one was not only fubarred it was corroded to hell and I was not certain it would come out without breaking ... copious amounts of plusgas over the last 3 days and it came out sweet as pie :) Also, trying to find exactly the right one to do it myself was proving a tad tricky .....

It took him less than 5 minutes to connect up the laptop and software to confirm the fault, 10 minutes to get the car in the air, change the sensor, lower the car, 10 minutes to check that the readings were sensible. Ok .. It can't be checked fully until the morning when it has cold soaked, but a temperature of 29 deg C on fit made a lot more sense ! it then rose to 70 deg C as the engine was running, but still not to full temp on the cabin gauge, but he was happy.

Idiot in Swindon wanted the car for 3 days and was still unable to guarantee finding the fault, and estimated the cost at "in the region of £300.00"  ........ I guess he either ** a) doesn't really understand LPG systems, b) doesn't have the required software for an 8 year old install c) sees me as a cash cow to be ripped off.  (**delete as applicable)

I paid £65.99 total for parts, labour (1/2 hour) and VAT. Well happy with that ..  :y :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 10 December 2016, 14:02:05
Sorted the screen washers out on the 4x4 & washed it MOT on Monday , washers have been fine all year , stopped working yesterday, quick clean of the nozzles & airline through tubes all perfect now.😉😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2016, 11:28:50
Drove it back to sanity and civilisation, and apart from running out of air (slow puncture), oil (which I'm quite successful in ignoring) and petrol (range still stuck on zero), the old girl, as expected, never missed a beat.

A herd of albatross have dumped their load all over the bonnet when it was parked at the hotel in Ipswich though :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 December 2016, 14:42:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 December 2016, 11:28:50
Drove it back to sanity and civilisation, and apart from running out of air (slow puncture), oil (which I'm quite successful in ignoring) and petrol (range still stuck on zero), the old girl, as expected, never missed a beat.......

You're not at home then?  :-\  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 12 December 2016, 13:07:55
Drove it 150 mile , never missed a beat and still quick off the mark  :o BMW driver cut me up changing lanes and with no indication  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 12 December 2016, 15:57:04
Bought a car, that is 200 miles away, unseen, from somebody I have never met.

What could possibly go wrong?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 December 2016, 15:58:46
Quote from: Andy H on 12 December 2016, 15:57:04
Bought a car, that is 200 miles away, unseen, from somebody I have never met.

What could possibly go wrong?
If it was £100...not much. If it was £5000.........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 December 2016, 16:36:42
Quote from: Andy H on 12 December 2016, 15:57:04
Bought a car, that is 200 miles away, unseen, from somebody I have never met.

What could possibly go wrong?

It will be fine. I've a friend who bought his last three cars the same way: two Jensens and a Ferrari. He's never lost a penny doing this.


Although I will acknowledge he might be the exception!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 12 December 2016, 17:08:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 December 2016, 15:58:46
Quote from: Andy H on 12 December 2016, 15:57:04
Bought a car, that is 200 miles away, unseen, from somebody I have never met.

What could possibly go wrong?
If it was £100...not much. If it was £5000.........

200 miles.....Hmmm

It might have been £710  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 December 2016, 10:57:46
Indicators ran out of electricery  :( Unplugged the relay and popped it back in . All working fine , thats my maintenance done for this year  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 December 2016, 11:27:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2016, 08:04:46
Drove the Superior MFL to Ipswich on Sunday, and ever since, unlike the yocal webbed footed mongrels, haven't seen the need for fog lights  >:(

You were (almost) within sight of the A12 / A14 at all times, and Lazydockers manor almost straddles the A12. That's known locally as a Metropolis.
Now, if you were to come to the arse end of nowhere, that's proper carrot crunchers territory. If you leave for more than a couple of hours the vigilantes check you have at least 11 fingers before your allowed back in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2016, 18:04:16
Quote from: Migv6 on 13 December 2016, 11:27:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2016, 08:04:46
Drove the Superior MFL to Ipswich on Sunday, and ever since, unlike the yocal webbed footed mongrels, haven't seen the need for fog lights  >:(

You were (almost) within sight of the A12 / A14 at all times, and Lazydockers manor almost straddles the A12. That's known locally as a Metropolis.
Now, if you were to come to the arse end of nowhere, that's proper carrot crunchers territory. If you leave for more than a couple of hours the vigilantes check you have at least 11 fingers before your allowed back in.
I'm supposed to be back there tomorrow, but just had a massive onset of CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2016, 20:33:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2016, 18:04:16
Quote from: Migv6 on 13 December 2016, 11:27:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2016, 08:04:46
Drove the Superior MFL to Ipswich on Sunday, and ever since, unlike the yocal webbed footed mongrels, haven't seen the need for fog lights  >:(

You were (almost) within sight of the A12 / A14 at all times, and Lazydockers manor almost straddles the A12. That's known locally as a Metropolis.
Now, if you were to come to the arse end of nowhere, that's proper carrot crunchers territory. If you leave for more than a couple of hours the vigilantes check you have at least 11 fingers before your allowed back in.
I'm supposed to be back there tomorrow, but just had a massive onset of CBA.
Was that induced by the prospect of eleven fingered carrot munches... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2016, 18:27:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2016, 20:33:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2016, 18:04:16
Quote from: Migv6 on 13 December 2016, 11:27:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2016, 08:04:46
Drove the Superior MFL to Ipswich on Sunday, and ever since, unlike the yocal webbed footed mongrels, haven't seen the need for fog lights  >:(

You were (almost) within sight of the A12 / A14 at all times, and Lazydockers manor almost straddles the A12. That's known locally as a Metropolis.
Now, if you were to come to the arse end of nowhere, that's proper carrot crunchers territory. If you leave for more than a couple of hours the vigilantes check you have at least 11 fingers before your allowed back in.
I'm supposed to be back there tomorrow, but just had a massive onset of CBA.
Was that induced by the prospect of eleven fingered carrot munches... ::)
Can't really afford the 2.5hrs travel today, and the 2.5hr tomorrow, as we have too much on at the moment :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 15 December 2016, 11:28:33
Filled it with mince pies that were on offer  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 December 2016, 19:13:31
Driven it [the V70]a further 300mls-just over-all fault and fuss free for an average consumption of 39.7 mpg.So for a 2.4L petrol engine barge pretty happy with that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 December 2016, 15:34:00
Put a new Rad in the Zafira.....fiddly job!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 December 2016, 18:19:24
This morning, drove to Hayes in the 3.2 to pick up an ignition switch and lock assembly from Pauls (thanks very much Paul). This afternoon, after giving lunch guests the bum's rush, transferred the sliders from the damaged barrel into the 'new' one, and refitted the barrel to the TD, now starts OK, as it did previously, but I am hoping that the new switch cures the intermittent (well only once) non-starting. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 December 2016, 20:23:28
Quote from: EMD on 15 December 2016, 11:28:33
Filled it with mince pies that were on offer  ::)
I hope they were 99p or less. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 December 2016, 20:44:20
Quote from: EMD on 15 December 2016, 11:28:33
Filled it with mince pies that were on offer  ::)


How many did you need to buy :o
And can I have some? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 18 December 2016, 23:14:25
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 December 2016, 20:23:28
Quote from: EMD on 15 December 2016, 11:28:33
Filled it with mince pies that were on offer  ::)
I hope they were 99p or less. :D

BOGOF for £1  :D

Quote from: Nick W on 18 December 2016, 20:44:20
Quote from: EMD on 15 December 2016, 11:28:33
Filled it with mince pies that were on offer  ::)


How many did you need to buy :o
And can I have some? ;D

Some on the way in the post  :D

Also bought some Bargain 3ft Santa's to add to the other 50  :D

Another flat tyre on the drive , same tyre on the front ..  >:( Got to have it resealed or something  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 19 December 2016, 17:06:00
Removed the house bricks that had hit my windscreen courtesy of the druggie filth that crawls the streets  around here.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 December 2016, 17:31:34
Filled all 3 of them up with fuel , then gave the Merc a quick wash , as it was a nice bright morning absolutely peeing down now but the Merc is nicely tucked up in the garage.. double Nectar points always handy..😉😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2016, 18:41:41
Picked up a new handbrake cable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 December 2016, 19:29:35
Oil change on the 3.2, attempted to start the 2.2. Failed.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2016, 16:51:30
Quote from: tunnie on 19 December 2016, 19:29:35
Oil change on the 3.2, attempted to start the 2.2. Failed.  :(
You still got that? I assumed you'd scrapped it.

Not sure if its worth stripping nowadays - though if its being picked up by scrappy, shame not to keep some spares for the 3.2 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2016, 16:53:40
Managed a purile, childish, impetulant wheelspin the entire length of Brakker's town centre carpark in my attempt to show my distain for the bloody mongrels they've let out for the day  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 December 2016, 20:21:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2016, 16:53:40
Managed a purile, childish, impetulant wheelspin the entire length of Brakker's town centre carpark in my attempt to show my distain for the bloody mongrels they've let out for the day  >:(

By the way, how did that anger management course go? ??? (5762)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 December 2016, 20:22:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2016, 16:51:30
Quote from: tunnie on 19 December 2016, 19:29:35
Oil change on the 3.2, attempted to start the 2.2. Failed.  :(
You still got that? I assumed you'd scrapped it.

Not sure if its worth stripping nowadays - though if its being picked up by scrappy, shame not to keep some spares for the 3.2 :)

Finding it tough to let it go, might take boot and bonnet struts off. They are stronger than 3.2's.

Other than that, sod all to take off really.

Will probably donate it to local fire station, they have a sign up, free collection, they can use it for practice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 December 2016, 10:32:15
Quote from: tunnie on 20 December 2016, 20:22:08
Will probably donate it to local fire station, they have a sign up, free collection, they can use it for practice.

Ask if you can watch & video while they torch it/chop it up with the jaws of life .. then post the video here and watch the hand wringing  :-X ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2016, 13:32:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 December 2016, 20:21:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2016, 16:53:40
Managed a purile, childish, impetulant wheelspin the entire length of Brakker's town centre carpark in my attempt to show my distain for the bloody mongrels they've let out for the day  >:(

By the way, how did that anger management course go? ??? (5762)
One of my old bosses a few years back signed me up for an anger course.  I didn't attend, saying that I had no trouble getting angry :P

Strangely enough, that same boss said I had the patience of a saint...   ...except with stupid people, when I had "issues"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2016, 13:34:47
Quote from: tunnie on 20 December 2016, 20:22:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2016, 16:51:30
Quote from: tunnie on 19 December 2016, 19:29:35
Oil change on the 3.2, attempted to start the 2.2. Failed.  :(
You still got that? I assumed you'd scrapped it.

Not sure if its worth stripping nowadays - though if its being picked up by scrappy, shame not to keep some spares for the 3.2 :)

Finding it tough to let it go, might take boot and bonnet struts off. They are stronger than 3.2's.

Other than that, sod all to take off really.

Will probably donate it to local fire station, they have a sign up, free collection, they can use it for practice.
Good idea :y

Prob worth nicking bits they dont need that could be useful, and get you or other members out of a sticky situation?  Rear light clusters, glovebox handle, climate hedgehog, cruise stick etc etc...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 December 2016, 13:41:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2016, 13:34:47
Good idea :y

Prob worth nicking bits they dont need that could be useful, and get you or other members out of a sticky situation?  Rear light clusters, glovebox handle, climate hedgehog, cruise stick etc etc...

If you do that, ensure that you label the box you put it in. Something like Omega Junk is sensible.
When you finally throw it all away in several years time you won't need to sort through it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2016, 13:44:11
Quote from: Nick W on 21 December 2016, 13:41:00
When you finally throw it all away
Which will happen 2 weeks before you need that expensive, rare bit that you once had ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 December 2016, 14:21:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2016, 13:44:11
Quote from: Nick W on 21 December 2016, 13:41:00
When you finally throw it all away
Which will happen 2 weeks before you need that expensive, rare bit that you once had ;D

That has never happened to me.
I still occasionally find "useful" stuff for my first car, that I bought 28 years ago, and sold the remains of 6 years later. Losing the lockups was an excellent reason to dispose of all sorts of crap that should never have been kept in the first place.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2016, 18:44:09
Put £35 of Asda unleaded in it, as the flashing light and constant big picture of a fuel pump on the CID was starting to grate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 December 2016, 19:09:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2016, 13:44:11
Quote from: Nick W on 21 December 2016, 13:41:00
When you finally throw it all away
Which will happen 2 weeks before you need that expensive, rare bit that you once had ;D
It's amazing what bits you need for an Omega project! Some of the oddest / most obscure parts have been robbed off the last car I broke for parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 22 December 2016, 21:35:55
Off topic....Can a too strong mixture of antifreeze do any harm ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 22 December 2016, 21:52:14
Antifreeze, I believe, is very 'searching', so an over strong / concentrated mix could find its way out at a joint, union or connection that it normally wouldn't leak from.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 23 December 2016, 22:53:28
Discovered my drivers side front spring has snapped on the 2.5 Estate  :-\

Fitted new front suspension to the Demio, MOT in the morning! Somewhat simpler and easier to work on than the Omega. Mind you even the Omega has nothing for complexity of suspension compared to the A6 I once had.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 December 2016, 00:43:18
Checked out the radio as I thought it had developed a fault. It didn't matter what radio channel I selected, George Michael was playing on all channels. Very strange.  :'(
Anyway, I got home and the house radio and Freeview was just the same so it must be a broadcasting fault.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 December 2016, 08:00:14
Or he's decided to haunt you - watch yourself when you're going for a piddle!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 December 2016, 05:37:45
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 December 2016, 08:00:14
Or he's decided to haunt you - watch yourself when you're going for a piddle!

Indeed. Next, he'll be waking up  in a cold sweat imagining that a Range Rover has come through his living room window. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 December 2016, 11:01:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 December 2016, 05:37:45
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 December 2016, 08:00:14
Or he's decided to haunt you - watch yourself when you're going for a piddle!

Indeed. Next, he'll be waking up  in a cold sweat imagining that a Range Rover has come through his living room window. :D

Ah yes, the Range Rover incident.

Apparently he'd been to 'Club Tropicana' and a friend living close by had said to 'Wake me up before you go go'. The street was quiet when 'Wham', the Range Rover hit the house. As he got out George was heard to say 'Jesus, to a child'. He told investigators that he was not that familiar with the area and thought he was coming around 'A different corner'. He apparently told the house owner that if he needed the house fixing 'I'm your man'. The owner had 'Faith' that it would be sorted. George did a short stretch for this and when he came out (no pun intended) he was heard to say 'Freedom'.

I'll get my coat.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2016, 11:04:44
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 December 2016, 00:43:18
Checked out the radio as I thought it had developed a fault. It didn't matter what radio channel I selected, George Michael was playing on all channels. Very strange.  :'(
Anyway, I got home and the house radio and Freeview was just the same so it must be a broadcasting fault.  ;)
Mine had the same fault. Glad its not just me as I didn't fancy removing the wireless again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: gbh on 28 December 2016, 11:13:02
Just took the omega in for its mot and as i haven't used the car for 3 months the eml light came on.It passed the mot without problem apart from the eml light being an advisory,hopefully a bit of using will correct it.Fault code of 0300 it didn't sound right but on the way back it sounded back to normal,will keep an eye on this and hopefully light will go out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2016, 11:21:50
Quote from: gbh on 28 December 2016, 11:13:02
Just took the omega in for its mot and as i haven't used the car for 3 months the eml light came on.It passed the mot without problem apart from the eml light being an advisory,hopefully a bit of using will correct it.Fault code of 0300 it didn't sound right but on the way back it sounded back to normal,will keep an eye on this and hopefully light will go out.
Generic misfire. Usual checks - check trim levels, MAF readings, then check plug wells.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 December 2016, 14:33:29
At work, so cant do much, but checked the fluids and pulled the n/s coil pack out to check the recently fitted camgasket is oiltight. Thankfully, all is well.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 28 December 2016, 21:32:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2016, 11:21:50
Quote from: gbh on 28 December 2016, 11:13:02
Just took the omega in for its mot and as i haven't used the car for 3 months the eml light came on.It passed the mot without problem apart from the eml light being an advisory,hopefully a bit of using will correct it.Fault code of 0300 it didn't sound right but on the way back it sounded back to normal,will keep an eye on this and hopefully light will go out.
Generic misfire. Usual checks - check trim levels, MAF readings, then check plug wells.
Even before you get your toolkit out - pop the bonnet and have a feel of the foam on the underside of the scuttle - if it is soaked with water and dribbles water onto the coil packs then you have one probable culprit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Magwheels on 29 December 2016, 17:59:44
MOT.....Passed, no advisories, it survives for another year.... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 December 2016, 18:08:07
Used the passenger side seat base of the CDX seats I got off Ken to replace my collapsed Elite driver's one.
It's much firmer as I now sit about 20mm higher in the car, and as a bonus, the seat heater works for the first time in the six years I've owned the car ;D


While I had the seat out, I gave the fire extinguisher bracket that I made about two years ago a squirt of black paint.


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/pdrkakfj6bsrs24/ExtinguisherBracketPainted%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 29 December 2016, 18:36:56
I cleaned the Omega and thought about changing the oil. Ran out of time so I took the German to the foreigners to clean. Must admit they do a cracking job but I'm not sure the Omega wheel arches would withstand the high forces of the pressure washer.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 30 December 2016, 02:42:54
Who is going to man the hand car washes when brexit comes in and we control our borders and will old St nick be banned from our airspace :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: powerslinky on 30 December 2016, 10:13:37
Have had a small annoying coolant leak for a few weeks. Nothing visible, but would not lose any if heater was on Hi all the time

Replaced HBV, on removing the old one  , I could see the  trace of white coolant residue where the leak was coming from.

Only done it yesterday , but all seems good now   :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 December 2016, 10:20:11
Quote from: Essex Big Al on 30 December 2016, 10:13:37
Have had a small annoying coolant leak for a few weeks. Nothing visible, but would not lose any if heater was on Hi all the time

Replaced HBV, on removing the old one  , I could see the  trace of white coolant residue where the leak was coming from.

Only done it yesterday , but all seems good now   :y :y
Does sound like the culprit :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 30 December 2016, 17:52:23
Washed the Merc hate these mucky roads.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 December 2016, 19:19:56
Changed oil, yesterday,another 10k done. :o
Fitted the dim-dip mirror and wired it in, also wired in the camera, only taken 3years, shame to rush. ;D.

Then sorted the heater, not been very hot lately, so flushed it no crud came out, so back filled the matrix,  Connect hoses, and fill matrix from the bottom, to force the air out of the top opening, (old trick Mercedes/rolls Royce), now toasty  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 January 2017, 17:09:14
Took the rear wheels off it so I can get the tyres sealed on the rims see if that stops them deflating every couple of weeks or so!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 02 January 2017, 17:25:36
Sorted the screen washers out on the wife's Panda , what a weird set up they are ! Then gave it a wash & vacuum looks quite presentable now..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 January 2017, 17:27:40
Quote from: Tilbo on 02 January 2017, 17:25:36
Sorted the screen washers out on the wife's Panda , what a weird set up they are ! Then gave it a wash & vacuum looks quite presentable now..
Remember the screen washers on the old beetles? Powered by air from the spare tyre mounted under the dash  ;D Too much squirting of the screenwash meant a flat spare.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 02 January 2017, 17:59:36
Quote from: STEMO on 02 January 2017, 17:27:40
Quote from: Tilbo on 02 January 2017, 17:25:36
Sorted the screen washers out on the wife's Panda , what a weird set up they are ! Then gave it a wash & vacuum looks quite presentable now..
Remember the screen washers on the old beetles? Powered by air from the spare tyre mounted under the dash  ;D Too much squirting of the screenwash meant a flat spare.
.       




No can't say I do sounds even worse than the Fiat , has rotating plastic jets which are easily dislodged & spray goes haywire
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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 January 2017, 18:21:27
Quote from: STEMO on 02 January 2017, 17:27:40
Quote from: Tilbo on 02 January 2017, 17:25:36
Sorted the screen washers out on the wife's Panda , what a weird set up they are ! Then gave it a wash & vacuum looks quite presentable now..
Remember the screen washers on the old beetles? Powered by air from the spare tyre mounted under the dash  ;D Too much squirting of the screenwash meant a flat spare.

Oh yes, ran a 34 BHP Beetle for 15 years (not as long as the Omega, now 16). I always ran with an over pressured spare, and a pressure gauge in the car (as now), and don't recall having an issue with it. Swapping to the reserve tank (no fuel gauge) was an art with the toe of the foot, if done smartly, it could be achieved without having to change down. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 13:05:38
MOT ..... passed with 7 (!!) advisories ... most of which were expected/known ... although I was concerned at how long it was on the exhaust analyser, now I know why !!

1 - Front discs corroded/pitted or scored but not seriously weakened .....  new ones already in stock awaiting the pads to wear down before replacing
2 - Front brake fluctuating , but not excessively.....  probably caused by 1 .. will be fixed at the same time
3 - Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases .... probably not true as the test was done on petrol setting not LPG ! but not difficult to sort
4 - Brake pipe slightly corroded (both rear) ..... known problem just needs a dry/warm day to rub down and grease up
5 - Tyre worn close to legal limit (both rear) .. expected, in fact all 4 need replacing, but I was waiting the result of this MOT .....  :)

the two I didn't expect ....

6 - Offside inner front wheel arch corroded ... I'll look on a dry warm day but hopefully not too drastic

and the last one ....

7 - Front chassis legs corroded .....  he says they just need rubbing down and treating

Now, this was a new guy who did the MOT, firstly he didn't realise it was running on LPG, (comment when told .. "oh bugger I wouldn't have bothered with the test had I known, explains why it struggled to pass" !!!),  and secondly he dropped it outside before telling me the results, the older guy ALWAYS dragged me in and showed me what needed doing.....  so where do I look for this "Front Chassis Legs" corrosion, I'm not familiar with the term .... A photo would be a major help if anyone has one ....

Thanks in advance !  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 January 2017, 13:28:21
Nigel, most MOT testers mark the mentioned areas with a paint marker so it should be obvious. The chassis rail will be above the subframe mounts where several panels meet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 03 January 2017, 13:57:52
Slung a spare on the front  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2017, 15:20:08
Jack it up and wheels off... All will be blindingly obvious.

Change the discs/pads whilst there ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 January 2017, 17:45:40
Quote from: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 13:05:38
6 - Offside inner front wheel arch corroded ... I'll look on a dry warm day but hopefully not too drastic

and the last one ....

7 - Front chassis legs corroded .....  he says they just need rubbing down and treating

Show me an Omega that isn't rusting in those areas. The problem is how far gone is it?

If you start peeling off the wheel arch underseal you'll be shocked!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 19:38:44
Quote from: Nick W on 03 January 2017, 13:28:21
Nigel, most MOT testers mark the mentioned areas with a paint marker so it should be obvious. The chassis rail will be above the subframe mounts where several panels meet.


Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2017, 15:20:08
Jack it up and wheels off... All will be blindingly obvious.

Change the discs/pads whilst there ;)


Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 January 2017, 17:45:40
Quote from: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 13:05:38
6 - Offside inner front wheel arch corroded ... I'll look on a dry warm day but hopefully not too drastic

and the last one ....

7 - Front chassis legs corroded .....  he says they just need rubbing down and treating

Show me an Omega that isn't rusting in those areas. The problem is how far gone is it?

If you start peeling off the wheel arch underseal you'll be shocked!

Thanks for the advice ... lets hope it is as obvious as you hint ... wirebrush, and hammerite underbody seal with waxoyl will both be used, hopefully with a half decent result .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 January 2017, 20:07:44
Quote from: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 19:38:44

Thanks for the advice ... lets hope it is as obvious as you hint ... wirebrush, and hammerite underbody seal with waxoyl will both be used, hopefully with a half decent result .. :)

If you look at reply No.9 from Webby in the link below it will give you an idea of the area you are looking at Nige.  :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=123177.msg1568549#msg1568549
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 20:50:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 January 2017, 20:07:44
Quote from: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 19:38:44

Thanks for the advice ... lets hope it is as obvious as you hint ... wirebrush, and hammerite underbody seal with waxoyl will both be used, hopefully with a half decent result .. :)

If you look at reply No.9 from Webby in the link below it will give you an idea of the area you are looking at Nige.  :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=123177.msg1568549#msg1568549

Brilliant .. many thanks :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2017, 21:17:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 January 2017, 20:07:44
Quote from: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 19:38:44

Thanks for the advice ... lets hope it is as obvious as you hint ... wirebrush, and hammerite underbody seal with waxoyl will both be used, hopefully with a half decent result .. :)

If you look at reply No.9 from Webby in the link below it will give you an idea of the area you are looking at Nige.  :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=123177.msg1568549#msg1568549
Just don't read down to Reply #12...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 22:13:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2017, 21:17:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 January 2017, 20:07:44
Quote from: Entwood on 03 January 2017, 19:38:44

Thanks for the advice ... lets hope it is as obvious as you hint ... wirebrush, and hammerite underbody seal with waxoyl will both be used, hopefully with a half decent result .. :)

If you look at reply No.9 from Webby in the link below it will give you an idea of the area you are looking at Nige.  :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=123177.msg1568549#msg1568549
Just don't read down to Reply #12...

I already had .... :(  Think the MOT might have been a tad more than "Advisory, needs treatment" if mine were that bad .... (he said hopefully .... )  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 January 2017, 00:20:37
I don't mean to be negative, but now is not a time for fairy dust and wishful thinking...  wire brushing will liberate a spectrum of emotion along with flakes of paint and rust...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150925_180845_zps7as6w9y9.jpg)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150925_141052_zpsjg4hrlxc.jpg)

Whilst not pretty, this car subsequently passed an MoT with a corrosion advisory.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 04 January 2017, 17:38:34
Little bit of a change today after Santa was late delivering presents (might have got distracted  ;D)

Standard 370z kick plates

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/IMG_20170104_134023_zps07ipqvr6.jpg)

Replaced with genuine Nissan illuminated Z kick plates

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/IMG_20170104_150925_zpsudn1mudo.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 18:37:18
That will make it go much faster.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 04 January 2017, 22:16:47
Quote from: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 18:37:18
That will make it go much faster.  :y

It doesn`t need to, unlike your snot green Astra  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 22:47:49
Quote from: Mr Gav on 04 January 2017, 22:16:47
Quote from: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 18:37:18
That will make it go much faster.  :y

It doesn`t need to, unlike your snot green Astra  :P
Bile green, old boy, bile green.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 January 2017, 22:56:00
Quote from: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 22:47:49
Quote from: Mr Gav on 04 January 2017, 22:16:47
Quote from: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 18:37:18
That will make it go much faster.  :y

It doesn`t need to, unlike your snot green Astra  :P
Bile green, old boy, bile green.  :)
Got to be worth 10bhp in that shade ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 04 January 2017, 23:38:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 January 2017, 22:56:00
Quote from: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 22:47:49
Quote from: Mr Gav on 04 January 2017, 22:16:47
Quote from: STEMO on 04 January 2017, 18:37:18
That will make it go much faster.  :y

It doesn`t need to, unlike your snot green Astra  :P
Bile green, old boy, bile green.  :)

Got to be worth 10bhp in that shade ;D

Down hill on a windy day  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 05 January 2017, 14:44:45
A busy couple of days for the Datsun, had her in to Nigel Langs for a geometry check and apart from the left rear toe being out all was well  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 January 2017, 01:29:45
Followed Mother's ambulance to A+E in Brighton... Wish I had the Omega still, would have been a much quicker journey... Poxy rush hour bollax  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 January 2017, 13:21:52
All ok we hope Doc?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 January 2017, 14:57:44
Waiting game... ie waiting for somebody to figure out what is actually going on... lots of scans, but no news... They were talking about coming home today, but nobody knows wtf is going on.

Issue itself was a fall and bang to the head... So far x rays and cat scan clear, and mum is sitting up and talking, so we wait...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 12 January 2017, 21:44:02
Hope she is ok mate give her my best....

i have a omega here if you want another one ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 January 2017, 03:23:06
Quote from: pauls on 12 January 2017, 21:44:02
Hope she is ok mate give her my best....

i have a omega here if you want another one ;)
Thanks :y

It was the flashy blue and noisy bits I could have done with... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 January 2017, 20:33:31
 had two tyres fitted {black and round} then went home and fitted new GM pads front and back, then noticed it stooooops now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 13 January 2017, 22:09:44
New belts and tentioner fitted to 2.5TD
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 January 2017, 17:01:34
Fitted NCDC & CID to replace NCDC & GID. Removed pesky EML light while I was in there. Keep clearing the code, and it comes back within a hundred or so miles. Would rather put it back in for MOT once a year,if need be, than having it lit all the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 January 2017, 18:02:15
Did the annual oil and filters. As it has only done 4700 miles, I was tempted to leave it, but the slightly lumpy idle suggested new plugs: it turns out that 2 are knackered, and another well past its best.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 15 January 2017, 00:19:03
Mines due a good going over to be honest. but all I did yesterday was to rag the hell out of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 January 2017, 09:40:02
Found & fitted a genuine MB V8 grille badge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 16 January 2017, 10:00:23
Took the flat out of the shed  ::) Also the car looks very dirty and needs a good spit and pollish ... roll on spring  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2017, 11:06:30
Washed it.


No, that's a lie. Skoda washed it after they bent me overchanged the oil.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2017, 12:15:54
Changed the rear shocks for a pair of B4s in preparation for the MOT. Usual thing. First shock came off fine. Other side required me to get out the "Angry tools". ::)

Just got to do the drop links (again!), rear disks, cam belt, air filter, pollen filter, fix the coolant leak, polish the headlight lenses, change the wiper blades... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 January 2017, 12:46:44
Be done by tea time then :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 January 2017, 16:50:05
Had 2 Rainsport 3's fitted to the front of the TD Estate. The Enduro 916's that came off had only done 7500, but were all over the place, even with even wear and 4k left in tread. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 January 2017, 18:40:36
Opened my package of 4 new springs and a heater matrix from ATP. That was mainly so it takes up less space, as I've no idea when I'm going to have time to actually fit them. Although I need the springs done before we go to France in March.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2017, 22:54:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2017, 12:15:54
Changed the rear shocks for a pair of B4s in preparation for the MOT. Usual thing. First shock came off fine. Other side required me to get out the "Angry tools". ::)

Just got to do the drop links (again!), rear disks, cam belt, air filter, pollen filter, fix the coolant leak, polish the headlight lenses, change the wiper blades... ::)

Oh, and I had to go and sit at a desk pushing a mouse around for hours too. ::)

Well, most of that little lot done... aaand the coolant leak is... from the HBV. :( and the Vapouriser. >:(.. and there's a gas leak from the latter too. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 17 January 2017, 11:37:49
Broke down on A40 West London yesterday pm. Engine cut out. Started again but only went a few hundred yards before cutting out again. Recovered to local garage in Flitwick and await their findings. PITA. Had to take the Adam this am.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 January 2017, 16:51:12
Quote from: Lagondanet on 17 January 2017, 11:37:49
Broke down on A40 West London yesterday pm. Engine cut out. Started again but only went a few hundred yards before cutting out again. Recovered to local garage in Flitwick and await their findings. PITA. Had to take the Adam this am.  >:(

I'd put some money on crank sensor  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 January 2017, 17:36:31
Had the 4x4 washed by the local Polish hand wash chappies  £7.00 they must have half a field of mud on their forecourt now, it was absolutely filthy looks great now..
                      🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 19 January 2017, 16:15:35
Crank sensor replaced.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 January 2017, 10:04:00
MOT passed. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2017, 13:23:46
Job jobbed 8)

Got three months until the BM is due... trying to decided if I really want to drop the subframe and get stuck into rebuilding the front suspension or get shot...  :-\

Thing is, it's a clean car, a couple of parking dinks and a scrape on one arch, but no rust... scrubs up a treat, but the interior is horrific... blue cloth which no end of steam cleaning has helped with, and on a practical note the rear seats don't fold, making it quite limited... toss up between a tourer or an Omega to replace it though...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 January 2017, 23:29:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2017, 13:23:46
Job jobbed 8)

Got three months until the BM is due... trying to decided if I really want to drop the subframe and get stuck into rebuilding the front suspension or get shot...

Better the devil you know?

Besides, it'd be a rare Omega that's completely rust free now. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 00:08:47
True, but the E39 is no newer and pre facelift ones dissolve as quickly as any pre 2000 Omega... they are better built though...

Could pick up the Tourer I have my eye on, fix what it needs plus a service, change the sump and level sensor seals on mine, service/MoT it and get shot...

Then if the Tourer looks to be trouble, wipe its arse and chuck it out the door and buy an Omega and a holiday with the change...

There are two issues with the saloon one is the seats they just won't clean up and I miss heated, electric leather, tother is that the rear seats don't fold down, making it rather impractical... wouldn't be an issue if it had a towbar... but it doesn't.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2017, 00:39:04
Hmm. Decisions.  :-\ Sounds like what you really need is a mum bus. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 00:50:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2017, 00:39:04
Hmm. Decisions.  :-\ Sounds like what you really need is a mum bus. ;D
Far cough... I wouldn't have a squashed Passat Zafira if it were gifted me ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2017, 01:06:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 00:50:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2017, 00:39:04
Hmm. Decisions.  :-\ Sounds like what you really need is a mum bus. ;D
Far cough... I wouldn't have a squashed Passat Zafira if it were gifted me ;D
Just checking... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 01:09:55
There's enough sprogs popping out without inflicting more of me on the world  ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 January 2017, 14:00:48
Sounds like you are keen on E39, look for tidy 540i?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Pmacca2000 on 21 January 2017, 15:06:23
It's about to get a real deep clean as it's gone a grey colour and it was green this morning.
Pleasingly it's clean on the inside 😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 15:21:11
Quote from: tunnie on 21 January 2017, 14:00:48
Sounds like you are keen on E39, look for tidy 540i?
In a word... Budget... A nice, late low mileage 540I Touring is £6-8k... Even an earlier saloon needing work is well over a grand :o

For £3-500 ish,  you can buy: a 525i needing work, an Omega needing work or anything else needing work...

Generally the E39 will need a rad and breathers/oil seals... The Omega will need a cambelt, wishbones, Camcovers, geometry and most likely, tyres, plus everything else that the last four owners have neglected...

Bearing in mind that several of the Omegas on ebay have been for sale for over a year at £7-895, a similar age/condition E39 will sell for twice that...

The conundrum is simply that the Omega is a familiar beast that I have a soft spot for, whereas the E39 is much nicer to drive... Day to day running costs are identical... Same economy, same tyres, same insurance, parts are a touch cheaper for the BM too :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2017, 17:22:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 01:09:55
There's enough sprogs popping out without inflicting more of me on the world  ::)

 ;)

My thoughts exactly, but you don't have to be a mum to have a mum bus. Just ask TheBoy.. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 18:29:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2017, 17:22:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 01:09:55
There's enough sprogs popping out without inflicting more of me on the world  ::)

 ;)

My thoughts exactly, but you don't have to be a mum to have a mum bus. Just ask TheBoy.. :-X
True, but in his, somewhat limited, defence he really wanted a shed or a Transit,  but Sue said no to the Transit and the Zafira was cheaper than a shed... :D

Besides, he doesn't like the Omega estate ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 21 January 2017, 18:46:18
Oil and filter change today...bit over on the mileage I normally try for, but doing 100 mile + a day since Boxing day car hasn't been still too long  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 January 2017, 19:35:23
Sorted my issue with a dim battery light today. Replaced the dodgy alternator to battery wiring, fitted a new battery connector etc and hooked it all together with a monstrous junction box I purchased from Screwfix.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/AC947B2C-4482-4A75-9FB5-3C9E4B487367.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/AC947B2C-4482-4A75-9FB5-3C9E4B487367.jpg.html)


(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/B6C59ED7-DE19-4B4F-B699-DA9A21CC576D.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/B6C59ED7-DE19-4B4F-B699-DA9A21CC576D.jpg.html)



Ran the old bus up to temp while putting maximum draw on the battery (heated seats, rear window, lights all on) and no heat in any of the joints or connections is a good sign (previously the alternator cable was getting too hot to touch due to the poor connection).

I also changed the sender for the temp gauge. What a oppsing performance! Which moron decided that that was the best place for a sensor!  :D If anyone thinks its of value, I'm tempted to put a quick How To together for this, or more accurately a "How to bloody find it"  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Pmacca2000 on 22 January 2017, 12:35:20
After a thorough wash last night (I didn't see the point in polishing her then) I will use the new autoglym polish pads once I've clay bared her, ill use these diomond shaped pads to apply a nice layer of extra gloss and I'll spend a while on the glass as i always miss. It's when I'm taking the polish off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 January 2017, 12:53:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 January 2017, 19:35:23
I also changed the sender for the temp gauge. What a oppsing performance! Which moron decided that that was the best place for a sensor!  :D If anyone thinks its of value, I'm tempted to put a quick How To together for this, or more accurately a "How to bloody find it"  ;D
It's in the coolant bridge at the rear of the engine. You need to take the inlet manifold off to access it in an Omega (it is is probably easy to get too in a Vectra/Signum/Insignia)

(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~aholter/rear-v6.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 January 2017, 13:09:47
Washed the Merc & put it away for a while, got a Gall bladder removal op coming up soon so no driving for a few days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 January 2017, 18:34:56
Quote from: Andy H on 22 January 2017, 12:53:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 January 2017, 19:35:23
I also changed the sender for the temp gauge. What a oppsing performance! Which moron decided that that was the best place for a sensor!  :D If anyone thinks its of value, I'm tempted to put a quick How To together for this, or more accurately a "How to bloody find it"  ;D
It's in the coolant bridge at the rear of the engine. You need to take the inlet manifold off to access it in an Omega (it is is probably easy to get too in a Vectra/Signum/Insignia

 :y


Thankfully (in this case) I've got a Desmond, so all I needed to remove was the breather hose on the side of the cam cover and reach around the back.

Took me the best part of an hr to find the little blighter. If I were doing it again, it would be a 10 min job maximum)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2017, 18:48:58
Unplugging and hoiking out the coil pack is equally effective for improving access ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2017, 18:55:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 18:29:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 January 2017, 17:22:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2017, 01:09:55
There's enough sprogs popping out without inflicting more of me on the world  ::)

 ;)

My thoughts exactly, but you don't have to be a mum to have a mum bus. Just ask TheBoy.. :-X
True, but in his, somewhat limited, defence he really wanted a shed or a Transit,  but Sue said no to the Transit and the Zafira was cheaper than a shed... :D

Besides, he doesn't like the Omega estate ::)
I needed emergency storage whilst the insurance were dragging their heals in sorting the garage reconstruction.  I'd have to concede that its really useful for when I do my annual good deed, and take the outlaws away for the week, as they find it easier to get in and out of than standard cars.

I think the MOT is due, though, I'd better check  :-[.  It's gonna need some DTM lovin' before its MOT, if it hasn't already run out (in which case I'll have to get garage to do it, as I'm still suffering :()
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 January 2017, 19:00:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2017, 18:48:58
Unplugging and hoiking out the coil pack is equally effective for improving access ;)


I think I would rather lift the inlet manifold.
And that's with my coil pack attached with only three of the bolts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2017, 19:04:16
Quote from: Nick W on 22 January 2017, 19:00:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2017, 18:48:58
Unplugging and hoiking out the coil pack is equally effective for improving access ;)


I think I would rather lift the inlet manifold.
And that's with my coil pack attached with only three of the bolts.
Overkill on the desmond :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 January 2017, 09:40:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 January 2017, 18:55:14
(in which case I'll have to get garage to do it, as I'm still suffering :()

Manflu? I'm still not right and I came down with it the first week of December! The cough and post nasal drip just will not do one and my inner ears are still full of what sounds like CV grease..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 January 2017, 14:23:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2017, 19:04:16
Quote from: Nick W on 22 January 2017, 19:00:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2017, 18:48:58
Unplugging and hoiking out the coil pack is equally effective for improving access ;)


I think I would rather lift the inlet manifold.
And that's with my coil pack attached with only three of the bolts.
Overkill on the desmond :o


Indeed, even with my shovel sized mitts it was easy to get to with the breather removed. Although if you're less than about 5'11" you'll be nearly lying on the engine to reach it :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2017, 18:04:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 January 2017, 09:40:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 January 2017, 18:55:14
(in which case I'll have to get garage to do it, as I'm still suffering :()

Manflu? I'm still not right and I came down with it the first week of December! The cough and post nasal drip just will not do one and my inner ears are still full of what sounds like CV grease..
I do have that heavy cold that appears to go away after a week or so, then come back about 10 days later. Everyone round here seems to have it.

But, no, my problem is I've somehow hurt my ankle  :'(.  I've spent 2 weeks only being able to move by crawling on all fours, although I am able to walk limp/hobble about now :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 January 2017, 19:16:07
I now have the wounded knight from Monty Python in my mind  ;D

I pulled a muscle in my back taking washing out of the machine yesterday.. I think this may be a sign of age? .. and also that I shouldn't be allowed in the kitchen..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 24 January 2017, 12:55:06
Fitted a new starter motor to my 1999 2.5 CDX Omega.

Like many before me I am no spring chicken and working under the car is not as easy as it used to be.  :(

Can hardly walk now!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 January 2017, 13:00:16
New battery fitted in the 4x4 old one out & new one collected & fitted within an hour.😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2017, 17:07:26
Did a little welding on the 190. Not pretty, but got two bits of metal joined together. Reasonably pleased with my first proper attempt with the mig welder.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 27 January 2017, 09:10:13
4 new Dunlops fitted.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 January 2017, 19:03:35
Washed it inside and out... apparently the car is silver and the seats are blue :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 28 January 2017, 20:46:15
Removed P/S window motor and ordered new one. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2017, 22:12:17
Drove it! For the first time in 2017 :o.  Obviously, after I'd filled it with electricity.

Broke one of my NY resolutions though, first time I drove it since making the resolution  :-[, will attempt to get back on the straight and narrow ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 January 2017, 10:00:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2017, 22:12:17
Broke one of my NY resolutions though, first time I drove it since making the resolution  :-[, will attempt to get back on the straight and narrow ;D

Broke the speed limit? :o
Left rubber at BP? :D
Gesticulated at a BMW driver?

Give us a clue...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve Brookman on 29 January 2017, 10:46:18
Sorned the Royale-mot and tax up tomorrow-will get in mot'd during Easter in time for the summer!

Steve
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 January 2017, 11:14:52
Wished it a happy 15th birthday, Yep I know... Sad bastard  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 13:20:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 January 2017, 10:00:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2017, 22:12:17
Broke one of my NY resolutions though, first time I drove it since making the resolution  :-[, will attempt to get back on the straight and narrow ;D

Broke the speed limit? :o
Left rubber at BP? :D
Gesticulated at a BMW driver?

Give us a clue...
Never park the Zafira within a mile of the house?

You're quite right though Kevin, could be absolutely anything  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 29 January 2017, 13:33:42
Carwash!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 January 2017, 14:44:23
Fitted the new, non S/L rear springs. I have a new pair to replace the tired utterly knackered fronts, but I really can't face doing them today so I'm going for a beer. While I'm there, I might consider what I'm going to do about the now two-piece diff mount.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 15:23:44
Burn the rubber off it and rebuild it with poly :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 January 2017, 16:00:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 15:23:44
Burn the rubber off it and rebuild it with poly :y
Interesting  8)
Do you have a source for the materials?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 January 2017, 16:36:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 15:23:44
Burn the rubber off it and rebuild it with poly :y


I was thinking more of cut it out, and sandblast the metal parts. Then knock up a quick jig using the 'good' one for dimensions, and pour in some castable urethane. I have a rough 3d model of what I intend to make, and will continue this in the Wheeler's Workshop thread. :y




Although if anyone has a complete diff mount they could lend me, I can make the jig first so the car is only unusable overnight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 16:39:50
Quote from: Andy H on 29 January 2017, 16:00:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 15:23:44
Burn the rubber off it and rebuild it with poly :y
Interesting  8)
Do you have a source for the materials?
This is what I used on the white one iirc...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Low-Odour-Fast-Cast-Polyurethane-Liquid-Plastic-Casting-Resin-Kit-250g-240-ml-/271804303314?hash=item3f48cc87d2:g:spMAAOSwKtlWmpWe :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 January 2017, 17:01:34
I may have a couple of nearly new good ones that I took off when I put the polys on. Give me time to search them out. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 17:03:53
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 January 2017, 17:01:34
I may have a couple of nearly new good ones that I took off when I put the polys on. Give me time to search them out. :y
Different part... I suspect Nick means the two rear mounts that hold the diff up ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 January 2017, 17:14:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 17:03:53
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 January 2017, 17:01:34
I may have a couple of nearly new good ones that I took off when I put the polys on. Give me time to search them out. :y
Different part... I suspect Nick means the two rear mounts that hold the diff up ;)


I do. If they were still available new, I wouldn't even consider faffing about rebuilding mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2017, 17:59:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 13:20:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 January 2017, 10:00:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2017, 22:12:17
Broke one of my NY resolutions though, first time I drove it since making the resolution  :-[, will attempt to get back on the straight and narrow ;D

Broke the speed limit? :o
Left rubber at BP? :D
Gesticulated at a BMW driver?

Give us a clue...
Never park the Zafira within a mile of the house?

You're quite right though Kevin, could be absolutely anything  :D
I'm embarrassed to say, the Battlebus has been sat on the drive since Christmas  :-[.

But Kevin Wood's first option was nearest....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 January 2017, 18:06:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2017, 17:03:53
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 January 2017, 17:01:34
I may have a couple of nearly new good ones that I took off when I put the polys on. Give me time to search them out. :y
Different part... I suspect Nick means the two rear mounts that hold the diff up ;)

Ahh, sorry. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 29 January 2017, 21:47:00
Just bought an complete instrument carrier including instruments (2.5 V6) and a board computer about 10,40 € + shipping on ebay.

Very helpful to get further with my Omega PC projekt. I like to exchange the BC into a wider TFT Display and run it via a windows car PC. Entertainment, internet, navigation, office, e-mail, sms ... nothing is impossible....

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 January 2017, 23:32:14
Changed the cam belt and chased coolant and LPG leaks around for a while. Couldn't be @rsed to put it back together again. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2017, 13:29:31
Started shopping for bits to get it ready for the MoT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 19:02:01
Signs your vehicle may have been owned by a cheapskate fnark with no mechanical sympathy, number 1 :


Grim.  :(
(http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt133/011011011/20170131_164035_zpsbo6ukugn.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2017, 19:45:18
The Saab ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 January 2017, 19:46:23
Nice :o
I look forward to the list of other treats you've found.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 19:54:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2017, 19:45:18
The Saab ::)

Nope.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2017, 20:05:25
Quote from: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 19:54:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2017, 19:45:18
The Saab ::)

Nope.  ::)
I was taking the mickey, that clearly contained no oil :P

Presumably the Rover V8 in your earlier picture?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 31 January 2017, 20:18:44
Quote from: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 19:02:01
Signs your vehicle may have been owned by a cheapskate fnark with no mechanical sympathy, number 1 :


Grim.  :(
(http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt133/011011011/20170131_164035_zpsbo6ukugn.jpg)

I spent a good minute trying to work out why anyone would coat a small Stilton in milk chocolate. It's been a long day!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 January 2017, 20:18:52
Mmmmm. Chocolate sauce. :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 20:53:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2017, 20:05:25
Quote from: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 19:54:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2017, 19:45:18
The Saab ::)

Nope.  ::)
I was taking the mickey, that clearly contained no oil :P

Presumably the Rover V8 in your earlier picture?

Too soon  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 20:53:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 31 January 2017, 20:18:44
Quote from: X30XE on 31 January 2017, 19:02:01
Signs your vehicle may have been owned by a cheapskate fnark with no mechanical sympathy, number 1 :


Grim.  :(
(http://...)

I spent a good minute trying to work out why anyone would coat a small Stilton in milk chocolate. It's been a long day!  ::)

I've just spent a good minute laughing at that  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 05 February 2017, 10:10:52
Yesterday I changed Caravan`s  handbrake assembling kit. On the right side a spring was broken, causing a terrible noise.

By the way I checked the rear brake pipes and my welding work, I did two years ago in the rear arches. I did not found the welding seams, so I must have a look on old pictures where they are exactly. Everything is perfect, no new rust.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2017, 12:46:24
Swapped over rear subframe with Mr Gixer, most exercise I've had all year.

1 shower and 1 bath later, still finding bits of rust in various parts of my anatomy.


Thank you to chrisgixer for your help and expertise :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 February 2017, 13:14:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 February 2017, 12:46:24
Swapped over rear subframe with Mr Gixer, most exercise I've had all year.

1 shower and 1 bath later, still finding bits of rust in various parts of my anatomy.


Thank you to chrisgixer for your help and expertise :)
Mr Gixer is now a rear subframe? He has his uses, I suppose.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 February 2017, 13:22:12
Can only look out of the window at the cars, recent op means no driving till Friday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: baggedestate on 05 February 2017, 15:24:55
started stripping mine ready for respray :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 05 February 2017, 15:50:08
Moin moin

After yesterdays handbrake action my Winter - Caravan is running calm and smooth again.

Today I decided to start the bodywork on the right side. Left side I did two years ago and there is still everything OK.

The right side was never welded before and looks a "little" nasty after 20 years.

(https://s29.postimg.org/79f4u02br/IMG_7603.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9dzhv33yb/)Bilder hochladen (https://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german)

Today I checked up the damaged area and made a pattern from a millboard and transfered it with a marker on Omegas rear arche.

(https://s30.postimg.org/q47ko37a9/IMG_7602.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/r6hr6mq3h/)direct upload (https://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german)

Over the next week I will produce a zinc coated sheet of metal and weld it in next weekend.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 February 2017, 15:58:05
Replaced the front springs with new ones, to match the rears I did last week. The back sits about 15mm higher and the S/L compressor barely cuts in, and the front came up 30mm :o


It now sits level, and actually rides properly, rather than crashing about.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 06 February 2017, 01:05:58
Replaced the spark plugs which is a job I didn't enjoy. just the rear shocks and the timing belt to change and various other jobs to do and by the time ive managed to get it all sorted it will all need doing again...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 February 2017, 09:56:12
Fitted some of the brake lines (to the kit) and, at the weekend, a friend and I welded the (no longer manufacturered) fuel tank cradle for his 1978 928 back together.

There's no way to learn welding like learning on wafer thin 38 year old steel ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 February 2017, 18:11:26
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 February 2017, 09:56:12
Fitted some of the brake lines (to the kit) and, at the weekend, a friend and I welded the (no longer manufacturered) fuel tank cradle for his 1978 928 back together.

There's no way to learn welding like learning on wafer thin 38 year old steel ;D


Yes, I've a crusty 2.8i Capri tank to sort for a friend's 2.0i project. I'm not looking forward to it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2017, 18:26:35
That nice DTM fella has to fine some solid metal to weld some sills to on the superior Silver Bullet.  I'm sure he will "enjoy" the challenge, along with the hole in the floor that he doesn't know about ;D


I'm sure "enjoyable" was the description he muttered to me, anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2017, 18:27:41
Put some smelly liquid into the tank of the Battlebus, it managed a whopping 28mpg from the last tank.  Its all that power it has ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2017, 18:29:59
Adjusted handbrake the wrong way on the bullet yesterday, as a quick and dirty adjustment following subframe swap, and cable replacement. Was in a hurry, as had a 3.2 with a suspected failed ECM to look at.

Found the arse to be a bit lary, needs some love once it has an MOT on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2017, 19:23:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2017, 18:27:41
Put some smelly liquid into the tank of the Battlebus, it managed a whopping 28mpg from the last tank.  Its all that power it has ;D
I dare you to change into top... Might even manage 30mpg :-P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2017, 19:29:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2017, 19:23:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 February 2017, 18:27:41
Put some smelly liquid into the tank of the Battlebus, it managed a whopping 28mpg from the last tank.  Its all that power it has ;D
I dare you to change into top... Might even manage 30mpg :-P
Oi! I'll have you know I use all gears...


because I have to in order to get to any desired speed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 February 2017, 21:24:17
Adjusted handbrake, rear pads and quick check over for MOT. Been busy and left it late... MOT runs out in 8 days  ::)

Needs a new steering idler... Cock >:(

Is the Lemforder quality still in question? May end up being a cheaper one (although not sure I'd trust Febi or Firstline ::)) just to tide me over as pennies are a bit tight with the imminent arrival of Little LD Part 2!

Still, it confirms my suspicions over the very vague handling of late ::) I did try convincing myself it was just down to tyre pressures as I've got a slow puncture but it never really worked! May even get a full geometry done before the summer then I can get decent tyres on the Sport Stars :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 February 2017, 08:01:54
Quote from: Nick W on 06 February 2017, 18:11:26
Yes, I've a crusty 2.8i Capri tank to sort for a friend's 2.0i project. I'm not looking forward to it.

I'm now pretty adept at filling in the hole I've just blown, let's put it that way ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2017, 09:35:26
First job of the day.  2 new front tyres on the mum bus. MOT later on
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 February 2017, 10:17:23
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 February 2017, 09:35:26
First job of the day.  2 new front tyres on the mum bus. MOT later on

I suppose I'd better order a steering idler today otherwise the mot will never get done!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2017, 12:17:23
And now it's MOT time. Here's hoping for a pass but a drop link wouldn't be a shock
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2017, 12:53:13
And passed. 13 month ticket. Now to investigate the oil leak on big blue :-(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 February 2017, 16:48:15
Washed it - two bucket method as always. Gave the underside & arches a good blast with hot soapy water via the karcher to get rid of any salt residue which our council provides free of charge to all road users.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 February 2017, 17:12:42
Washed it-Eastern European method as always. Drive in, watch the little bastards run round like demented ants for 10 minutes, drive out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 07 February 2017, 17:50:15
Quote from: STEMO on 07 February 2017, 17:12:42
Washed it-Eastern European method as always. Drive in, watch the little bastards run round like demented ants for 10 minutes, drive out.

Im doing the same tomorrow....inside and out  :y £10 job jobbed and its tax deductable as well  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 February 2017, 17:55:59
They take of dirt and lacquer in equal measures.I would rather leave the car dirty than let them anywhere near it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 07 February 2017, 17:59:45
Finally replaced the badly worn handbrake gaiters on both my PFL Omega's.

Got hold of two decent gaiters from face lift cars. Thought it might just be a straight swap but the shape and fitting lugs of the plastic frame that the black vinyl is stapled too is different.  >:(
 
Had to unpicked the staples to release the black vinyl (gaiter) then re-stapled the vinyl onto the original frame.

Another long standing job done :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 07 February 2017, 18:05:55
And...........

Finally replaced the bonnet struts on my 2.5 Elite after the bonnet nearly took my head off. :o

With the new ones fitted (a 10 minute job) the bonnet now behaves itself and securely locks itself in the upright position.

Should have done this years ago.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 February 2017, 18:16:32
Quote from: Carfix on 07 February 2017, 18:05:55
And...........

Finally replaced the bonnet struts on my 2.5 Elite after the bonnet nearly took my head off. :o

With the new ones fitted (a 10 minute job) the bonnet now behaves itself and securely locks itself in the upright position.

Should have done this years ago.  :-[


Yes, it's well worth spending the £25ish to fix the problem permanently.
The estate tailgate is bloody heavy when the struts fail; fortunately(and oddly considering the size of them) new struts are £12 a pair.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 February 2017, 19:54:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 07 February 2017, 17:55:59
They take of dirt and lacquer in equal measures.I would rather leave the car dirty than let them anywhere near it.
Your ancient omega has got no lacquer left, so no worries.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2017, 00:36:06
Oh yes it has. Not the best pics of it but......  :P
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=136018.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2017, 08:17:43
Watched that nice Mr DTM fella replace 2 springs that didn't need changing, and not even attempt the CV boot.

Christ knows what the hell I was smoking last year when I ordered this stuff  :-[


As always, thanks Marks DTM.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 February 2017, 09:05:41
No problem, pop up anytime you have some random serviceable parts which you fancy swapping out for new for no reason  ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2017, 10:31:48
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 08 February 2017, 09:05:41
No problem, pop up anytime you have some random serviceable parts which you fancy swapping out for new for no reason  ;D ;D :y
Just got off a team call, and they wanted to know how I got on yesterday evening - they knew what was going on, as I'd had to finish early.

The bastids are still laughing  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2017, 10:38:41
Oh, and the A43 was shut on the way home, just to add insult...

...not bloody notices of closures for yesterday on the big signs they have up everywhere. Grrrr.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 08 February 2017, 13:04:00
And yet another job I have put off for years!!

Swapped my brown stained coolant reservoir (the original from 1999) for a "good as new" replacement from my local scrapyard.

Took me 10 mins to do and I can now see the coolant level again :y

Just a lazy central locking solenoid to sort out for another day (raining now).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2017, 17:25:57
I have been welding. Lots of welding.  :).................welding a nice bead on a piece of metal on the bench is one thing. Welding plates on the underside of a car with it jacked up a bit is another thing entirely. I'm reasonably confident that after a little quite a bit of tidying up with a grinding disc will make it good enough for the MOT man.
Hope to finish the old Merc tomorrow and then get onto changing the droplinks on the omega, in the hope it will cure the front end knock.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2017, 17:27:25
Also refurbed one of my key fobs. The rubber casing was badly worn, so got a new one from ebay for £3 and swapped the bits over.
Good as new now.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2017, 10:32:28
Failed another MOT ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 12:48:43
You seem relieved surprised... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2017, 12:51:12
Scheduled work for today postponed, due to crap weather and swmbo wanting to visit the inoutlaws
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 February 2017, 12:52:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 12:48:43
You seem relieved surprised... ::)

Obviously angered the tester by not bringing a broom to sweep up afterwards. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 13:02:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 February 2017, 12:52:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 12:48:43
You seem relieved surprised... ::)

Obviously angered the tester by not bringing a broom to sweep up afterwards. :-X
;D bet it smelt nice and pine fresh inside though... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 09 February 2017, 13:29:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 February 2017, 12:52:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 12:48:43
You seem relieved surprised... ::)

Obviously angered the tester by not bringing a broom to sweep up afterwards. :-X

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2017, 13:38:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 12:48:43
You seem relieved surprised... ::)
Well, I wasn't expect it to fail on that....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2017, 13:40:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 February 2017, 12:52:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 12:48:43
You seem relieved surprised... ::)

Obviously angered the tester by not bringing a broom to sweep up afterwards. :-X
I should point out, this was not the superior MFL Silver Bullet.  Thats due in 2 weeks <nervous, bum clenching, nail biting smiley>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 09 February 2017, 13:45:19
Driven it after a week of being chauffeured.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 14:12:06
Received box of bits from Germany and ordered a sump gasket... Just need to bring myself to get stuck in. Not done any significant car work for nearly four months now, except for a spot of wiring* the other day :-X


* more on this later...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2017, 20:36:05
Put more pads on Zafira, hopefully get retest slot tomorrow.

Thanks to Mr Gixer for use of his warm facilities, would have been grim doing in snow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2017, 21:43:41
Ya big mouse ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 10 February 2017, 08:07:49
Put my Classic Mini through its MoT yesterday....

Passed with NO advisories - which is a first.... LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 February 2017, 08:47:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 February 2017, 20:36:05
Put more pads on Zafira, hopefully get retest slot tomorrow.

Thanks to Mr Gixer for use of his warm facilities, would have been grim doing in snow


Wimp ;D


Not that I intend to change another gearbox in the snow, you understand.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 February 2017, 11:27:32
Wishbones and full service on a Mazda 5 yesterday (in the snow TuBy :D) - If like 5 minutes with the bloke who thought "let's make it so you have to lift the engine to get the bolt out and back in" >:( ::)

Today I'll be trying to locate the annoying rattle that still remains on said Mazda 5 (ARB bush is likely culprit,especially as they are known to fail from delivery onwards :o) and replacing the rear pads on the work transit because they ran out 200 miles ago and driving gently with only 3 wheels braking is no fun ::) ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 February 2017, 11:51:36
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 February 2017, 11:27:32
Wishbones and full service on a Mazda 5 yesterday (in the snow TuBy :D ) - If like 5 minutes with the bloke who thought "let's make it so you have to lift the engine to get the bolt out and back in" >:( ::)

Today I'll be trying to locate the annoying rattle that still remains on said Mazda 5 (ARB bush is likely culprit,especially as they are known to fail from delivery onwards :o ) and replacing the rear pads on the work transit because they ran out 200 miles ago and driving gently with only 3 wheels braking is no fun ::) ;D


I think that would all be preferable to making the later oil pressure gauge(which is that's available) fit an early Cherokee which I'm struggling with at the moment. In the snow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2017, 12:56:26
Quote from: Nick W on 10 February 2017, 08:47:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 February 2017, 20:36:05
Put more pads on Zafira, hopefully get retest slot tomorrow.

Thanks to Mr Gixer for use of his warm facilities, would have been grim doing in snow


Wimp ;D


Not that I intend to change another gearbox in the snow, you understand.
Choice of sub zero temps under torchlight, or a nice heated garage with lighting...

...definately worth the effort and fuel ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2017, 18:29:29
Watched that nice DTM fella change the correct boot on the Battlebus. Glad I didn't attempt it, as it did fight back a bit.

Thanks MDTM :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2017, 18:31:07
And tomorrow, I shall treat the bus to some fuel, so it can get to MOT station on Monday.  That's assuming it gets to petrol station tomorrow. BP is 1.5 miles, Tesco is 2.8 miles, but a less bitty run.  Range is 2 miles.

Decisions, decisions....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 February 2017, 18:34:47
Live life like you mean it... Drive to the BP, realise you've left your wallet at home so go back for it, then decide to go to Tesco's as you also need food.

Oh, it's freezing, so car will take about ten minutes idle to defrost it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 11 February 2017, 20:09:50
Assembled a new pair of gas springs to the bonnet of my winter Caravan. The bonnet crashed onto my back last week. Outch.

But that was only a warm up for today. See more on http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=138670.0

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 February 2017, 19:29:52
Tweaked the handbrake on the Bullet, and fixed the rear numberplate bulb, and reattached the spring on numberplate.

Filled Battlebus with fuel, Range = 0 when I got there, but no worries, as still only got 55.8l in, and tank is 57l, so loads left.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 10:02:35
Fitted the rear brake lines and (since the photos) the main battery cable..

(https://preview.ibb.co/erMLva/IMG_20170211_153549.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jFRnaa)

Half the bends were made with the tube bender you can see there, the rest (especially the tight ones on the front->rear line) were around a ~22mm socket the old fashioned way.

(https://preview.ibb.co/e29Uov/IMG_20170211_153528_01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mNyN8v)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 February 2017, 10:59:16
Looking good. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 11:33:48
Thanks Kevin :y

I've been trying to find clips like the brake pipe ones (knock in clips) for 5/16 & 3/8 fuel line to no avail.. so P-clips it will have to be on the other chassis rail!

When I buy the fuel line, that is.. money money money!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 February 2017, 13:01:07
Changed the steering idler. Decided I really need to replace the front pads before I put it in for MOT. In fact, before I drive it anywhere :-X ::)

I knew they were low but... :-[

Oh, and whilst there I cleaned up and under sealed a bit in the wheel arch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 13 February 2017, 13:30:16
Took the Merc out of the garage & gave it a run, not used it for almost 3 weeks what with the bad weather & my recent op .
Started on the button gave it a 40 mile run in glorious sunshine & then filled it up on the way home, average 25 mpg not bad at all for a 4.3 litre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 13 February 2017, 14:48:12
Have you tried the bresco website for the clips?.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 February 2017, 15:44:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 11:33:48
Thanks Kevin :y

I've been trying to find clips like the brake pipe ones (knock in clips) for 5/16 & 3/8 fuel line to no avail.. so P-clips it will have to be on the other chassis rail!

When I buy the fuel line, that is.. money money money!

Very neat job there mate! Is that a Dax Dedion chassis? I have a pilgrim sumo tucked away waiting for some spare time to bring her back to rude health. Sadly mine was someone else's half-finished work so will never look as neat as that! ::)

Also, that's some pretty serious home networking kit!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 15:54:50
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 February 2017, 15:44:29
Very neat job there mate! Is that a Dax Dedion chassis? I have a pilgrim sumo tucked away waiting for some spare time to bring her back to rude health. Sadly mine was someone else's half-finished work so will never look as neat as that! ::)

Also, that's some pretty serious home networking kit!  ;D

Thanks  :y And yep it's a Dax DeDion :) I was being incredibly anal over the brake pipe - I'm not 100% happy with the passenger side rear as it isn't a neat loop at the bottom (more like two separate curves) but .. nobody is ever going to see it ;D Took me basically all of Saturday to get the hoses bent up and clipped in..

Still undecided what to run the fuel lines in - I'd like to do hard lines (copper or ali) but that means knowing where everything is going to end up (fuel pump, filter, etc), and I don't yet! ;D Might have to leave that until the body is on..

Also ;D at the network bit - that's two 8-bay NAS's, switch, router, ESXi host etc  :-[ I should really move it up into the loft before I start sanding GRP in the garage..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 February 2017, 16:00:12
Diagnosed leaky cam cover gasket on the MV6. Topped up screenwash. Gave it a stern talking to, closed the bonnet.

More importantly, fitted a few bits to the explod and got it fired up for the first time in three years. Still runs sweet as can be! Going to play car Tetris round the yard so I can start work on it tomorrow :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2017, 16:31:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 15:54:50
Still undecided what to run the fuel lines in - I'd like to do hard lines (copper or ali) but that means knowing where everything is going to end up (fuel pump, filter, etc), and I don't yet! ;D Might have to leave that until the body is on..

I am a big fan of the modern plastic fuel lines mainly as they are the only type I have never had some sort of issue with.

I usually use these guys:

https://www.ssldieselparts.co.uk/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 16:48:33
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2017, 16:31:42
I am a big fan of the modern plastic fuel lines mainly as they are the only type I have never had some sort of issue with.

I usually use these guys:

https://www.ssldieselparts.co.uk/

I looked at plastic too - as you say it's basically indestructible, ethanol safe, easy to work with etc.. I just wasn't sure how to terminate it at either end as I was going from that to AN- fittings; easy with copper or aluminium as you just pop a tube nut on and flare the end (or use a compression fitting), but I couldn't figure it out with nylon and my google-fu wasn't helping me :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2017, 16:50:49
Tube nuts or compression fittings.

You have an insert that goes in the pipe and then basically an olive arrangement on the outside, works really well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 17:01:50
Sounds ideal - I'll try and find them, then :) I notice the site you linked to does sell the inserts and nuts (https://www.ssldieselparts.co.uk/fuel-pipe-tube-nuts-p-382.html) but not ones that would mate easily with an AN JIC fitting.

Just need to find the equivalent designed for hose requiring an insert and I'll be golden  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 February 2017, 17:58:48
MOT'd 2 of the cars earlier....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 February 2017, 18:05:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 13 February 2017, 16:48:33
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2017, 16:31:42
I am a big fan of the modern plastic fuel lines mainly as they are the only type I have never had some sort of issue with.

I usually use these guys:

https://www.ssldieselparts.co.uk/ (https://www.ssldieselparts.co.uk/)

I looked at plastic too - as you say it's basically indestructible, ethanol safe, easy to work with etc.. I just wasn't sure how to terminate it at either end as I was going from that to AN- fittings; easy with copper or aluminium as you just pop a tube nut on and flare the end (or use a compression fitting), but I couldn't figure it out with nylon and my google-fu wasn't helping me :)


I agree with Mark, I wouldn't use anything but nylon pipe. 6mm bore is readily available at your local hydraulics supplier, and I would expect to pay less than £1 a metre. You can join it with 8mm hose and clips, or buy barbed fittings that you insert after warming the end of the pipe with a heat gun. Either is good for fuel injection pressures, and that size is big enough to feed a decent small-block V8
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 13 February 2017, 21:16:17
Fitted new maf sensor & cleared Fault codes 8) but she still idles a bit jumpy (between 8/900 rpm) any ideas :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 February 2017, 21:35:01
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 13 February 2017, 21:16:17
Fitted new maf sensor & cleared Fault codes 8) but she still idles a bit jumpy (between 8/900 rpm) any ideas :y
Which engine? 4 cylinder or V6?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2017, 04:56:54
Quote from: Andy H on 13 February 2017, 21:35:01
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 13 February 2017, 21:16:17
Fitted new maf sensor & cleared Fault codes 8) but she still idles a bit jumpy (between 8/900 rpm) any ideas :y
Which engine? 4 cylinder or V6?
2.2 petrol CD ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 14 February 2017, 05:36:45
 :y :y What he said 2.2 Cd  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 14 February 2017, 07:20:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2017, 04:56:54
Quote from: Andy H on 13 February 2017, 21:35:01
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 13 February 2017, 21:16:17
Fitted new maf sensor & cleared Fault codes 8) but she still idles a bit jumpy (between 8/900 rpm) any ideas :y
Which engine? 4 cylinder or V6?
2.2 petrol CD ;)
Is 750 - 800 rpm normal for this engine?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 14 February 2017, 07:55:37
I thought that but it just seems a little rough I'm going to have too warm it up at weekend and see if it makes a difference as it's not mot'd yet can really go anywhere in it I'm itching too but cant :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 February 2017, 09:05:44
Quote from: Nick W on 13 February 2017, 18:05:16
and that size is big enough to feed a decent small-block V8

What about a big block on injected ITBs? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2017, 09:07:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2017, 09:05:44
Quote from: Nick W on 13 February 2017, 18:05:16
and that size is big enough to feed a decent small-block V8

What about a big block on injected ITBs? ;)
Er... 1/2" and a sodding great pump? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 February 2017, 09:41:40
 ;D ;D If it was on carbs then the fuel line would probably be the full 12mm (outlet size on the tank) as they're low pressure systems.. the ITBs run at the usual sorts of FI pressures so 8mm would be more than man enough :y

Probably 12mm through to a low pressure lift pump and up to a swirl pot, then 8mm from pot to engine.

Once I figure out where the heck all that stuff will fit, anyway ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 February 2017, 10:17:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2017, 09:05:44
Quote from: Nick W on 13 February 2017, 18:05:16
and that size is big enough to feed a decent small-block V8

What about a big block on injected ITBs? ;)


Can't say for certain as we didn't get the BB Cadillac running, but bigger would probably be advisable.


I have a pair of 50DCOE pattern throttle bodies if you're interested.


And why not forget the external pump, swirl pot etc and just run a submerged pump? Easier and you don't have to find room for everything.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 February 2017, 10:30:03
Quote from: Nick W on 14 February 2017, 10:17:17
And why not forget the external pump, swirl pot etc and just run a submerged pump? Easier and you don't have to find room for everything.

In the case of my Westfield I went that route because there was insufficient baffling in the fuel tank. Even their injection tank (mine started life on carbs) is not much better and fitting a surge pot was an easier option than taking out the tank and doing a proper job on it.

I guess it might be worth a try at making a better job of it at the stage of building the car. I suspect you'd need to tig a pot into the bottom of the tank and fit the pump and return line there to make a kit car fuel tank work well enough on injection for track use - especially at the rate that thing's going to haemorrhage fuel!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 February 2017, 11:17:17
Like Kevin says Nick, the baffling is almost nonexistent - although I could get the tank cut open or a whole new one made with a decent internal pot for a submerged pump..

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 February 2017, 10:30:03
I guess it might be worth a try at making a better job of it at the stage of building the car. I suspect you'd need to tig a pot into the bottom of the tank and fit the pump and return line there to make a kit car fuel tank work well enough on injection for track use - especially at the rate that thing's going to haemorrhage fuel!

Ah I'm sure it won't be that bad, surely I'll get at least as good mpg as an Omega? No? ;D ;D ;D

The tank hangs down pretty low - in fact I think the outlet is already as low as or possibly lower than the diff and a bit of a grounding risk as it hangs out behind the rear wheels (shouldn't make it arse heavy at all, I'm sure ;)) - so there's not much scope for hanging a pot on the bottom beyond the little lump the outlet is in.

I could get a new tank made up with a built in pot to take an in tank pump though, probably wouldn't cost more than I paid for the tank from Dax ironically, either  :-[ and it could be in something lighter than stainless..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 February 2017, 11:21:09
Sounds like you've come to the same conclusion as me.. easier to fit a surge pot and lift pump. :y

With over a litre of fuel in it, it would take quite a serious bend at full throttle to give any fuel starvation. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 February 2017, 19:29:06
Spark plugs and drivers side coil pack on the daily driver. I really need to move house and get a garage again, it pissed it down all the time I was working on the car and stopped as soon as I closed the bonnet....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 February 2017, 19:30:42
After all the Omegas you have owned, would you expect any different... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 February 2017, 19:35:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 February 2017, 19:30:42
After all the Omegas you have owned, would you expect any different... ::)
I suspect it would have rained if it'd been a pushbike lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 February 2017, 19:39:23
Wishbones, TREs, discs, pads, brake flexis, heater flush, headlamps restored, and cleaned up a lot of the underside and applied some lovely Bilt Hamber underseal... GK has been a busy boy! Just waiting for shocks and springs to turn up... oh and a hundred other jobs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 February 2017, 20:54:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 February 2017, 11:21:09
Sounds like you've come to the same conclusion as me.. easier to fit a surge pot and lift pump. :y

With over a litre of fuel in it, it would take quite a serious bend at full throttle to give any fuel starvation. ;D




I just prefer the factory approach of not having extra pumps, wiring, relays, pipework and connections. Plus, it means not having to find space for all the extra parts


The two I did used a complete Range Rover pump, that cost about £40. I made a square plate with a hole for the pump and 6 tapped M6 holes around it, and a clamping ring. The plate was welded into the top of the tank(Avenger and Dolomite, both wide shallow tanks similar to a RR which don't suffer fuel starvation), and the pump compressed into it. This uses an integral swirl pot, that must contain at least 1/2litre. The fuel tank sender is also a part of it, which eliminates another potential leak. The fuel return doesn't go into the swirl pot. The clamping ring is visible in the photo:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/xchmaviug6nzw04/Range%20Rover%20Fuel%20pump.jpg?dl=1)


The external, gravity fed swirl pot and pump arrangement I built for my Superminx had the return into it; the pump couldn't cope with that, and overheated. A big V8 will require a bigger pump; I would build something like Aeromotive's Stealth pumps (https://www.aeromotiveinc.com/product/phantom-340-stealth-fuel-system/) if I couldn't afford to buy the complete system.


The factory 2.8i Capri tank that I've got to repair uses an external Bosch pump clamped to the side of the tank, but only has what looks like a tupperware pot in the middle of the tank. These don't suffer starvation either, but you can't use the last drop of fuel in the tank like is possible with a carburettor tank.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 February 2017, 21:16:14
Started first time after 2 months!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 February 2017, 17:17:39
Quote from: Nick W on 15 February 2017, 20:54:22
I just prefer the factory approach of not having extra pumps, wiring, relays, pipework and connections. Plus, it means not having to find space for all the extra parts....

That does look a neat solution and it avoids multiple pumps and all the associated plumbing, as you say. What keeps the pot full when the tank is low, if the return flow doesn't enter it?

Also, with the return flow ending up elsewhere, it's going to empty quite quickly in a surge event, because it needs to supply the fuel pump's full capacity, not just the engine's demand.

But it's an interesting solution. :y

My fuel return goes back to the surge pot through quite a small loop (it's in the engine bay) but there is a separate return back to the tank with a restriction in it, so there is some circulation through the main tank. I've certainly never had any issues with overheating, so I'm guessing there's enough flow through the system to dissipate the heat generated.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 16 February 2017, 19:05:51
Washed polished & vacuumed the 4x4 looking really smart now. 😉😉😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 106pete on 17 February 2017, 21:57:00
Fitted a new oil heat exchanger, the poor coolant turned to sludge in no time at all, needed a service anyway.

Last 2 weekends spent converting to manual gearbox and lsd. What a difference that made!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2017, 23:02:36
Nothing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 February 2017, 23:43:29
Left them all at home & gone to London by train.😉😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 17:29:45
Tried to sort out the lumpy idleing Well i cleared the TH out as it was abit dirty

(https://s1.postimg.org/kvxdqqptn/IMG_1221.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kvxdqqptn/)

No luck  :-\ :-[ >:(

Tried to clear the breathers  :y

(https://s22.postimg.org/s9ddugeml/IMG_1222.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s9ddugeml/)

No Luck  >:(

To look down the plug well after taking the ignition coil out and violia soaked in oil :y :-\

So is it this causing my rough idle we shall see because its fine once warm cam cover change it is question is will i need to replace coil pack also or will it be ok after a clean up 💨💨

Also booked mot for monday @ 1645 will this be affected by the rough idle😰

Also gave her a clean to smartner her up

(https://s17.postimg.org/ipkcykp7f/IMG_1228.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ipkcykp7f/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/4molg30dn/IMG_1225.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4molg30dn/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/zahwjhbmd/IMG_1226.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/zahwjhbmd/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/oqlglbwaf/IMG_1230.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/oqlglbwaf/)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 18 February 2017, 19:55:58
Fitted a towbar and greased the drive belt idler pulley on my 2.5 V6 Omega Elite.

Idler had started to make a noise and on inspection there was little evidence of any grease once the bearing dust shields were removed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 February 2017, 21:49:18
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 17:29:45
Tried to sort out the lumpy idleing Well i cleared the TH out as it was abit dirty

Did you remove the throttle body itself? So you could clean under neath of the throttle housing?

Cam cover gasket change, clean it all up and coil pack itself should be fine. Get a genuine gasket if you can, still worth extra in my view on those.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 22:15:17
Quote from: tunnie on 18 February 2017, 21:49:18
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 17:29:45
Tried to sort out the lumpy idleing Well i cleared the TH out as it was abit dirty

Did you remove the throttle body itself? So you could clean under neath of the throttle housing?

Cam cover gasket change, clean it all up and coil pack itself should be fine. Get a genuine gasket if you can, still worth extra in my view on those.

Yeah got the housing completly out removed from car and 2 tins used nice and shiny again so you are saying doing cam gaskets and cleaning up coil pack should sort it out :y  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 February 2017, 00:19:05
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 22:15:17
Quote from: tunnie on 18 February 2017, 21:49:18
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 17:29:45
Tried to sort out the lumpy idleing Well i cleared the TH out as it was abit dirty

Did you remove the throttle body itself? So you could clean under neath of the throttle housing?

Cam cover gasket change, clean it all up and coil pack itself should be fine. Get a genuine gasket if you can, still worth extra in my view on those.

Yeah got the housing completly out removed from car and 2 tins used nice and shiny again so you are saying doing cam gaskets and cleaning up coil pack should sort it out :y  :y :y
Yes, but follow the 2.2 breather guide whilst you're in there ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 February 2017, 15:17:23
Fitted a new pair of droplinks. Hasn't cured the front end knock though. I'm thinking dampers or top mounts now.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 February 2017, 15:50:51
Broke TBE. Bugger.

That's all 3 of my cars that are poorly now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 February 2017, 16:28:05
I used lasers!
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mOeYiv/IMG_20170218_144041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mOeYiv)

And more lasers!
(https://thumb.ibb.co/dOUYiv/IMG_20170218_152704.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dOUYiv)

And lots of trigonometry and measuring contraptions!
(https://thumb.ibb.co/ifRDiv/IMG_20170218_152712.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ifRDiv)

;D

Set the front & rear geometry, fitted front calipers, rear handbrake mechanism, cables, calipers, battery cable, and then discovered I have the wrong rear flexi lines for my (X300) calipers so that needs changing.

But mostly lasers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 19 February 2017, 17:04:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 February 2017, 00:19:05
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 22:15:17
Quote from: tunnie on 18 February 2017, 21:49:18
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 18 February 2017, 17:29:45
Tried to sort out the lumpy idleing Well i cleared the TH out as it was abit dirty

Did you remove the throttle body itself? So you could clean under neath of the throttle housing?

Cam cover gasket change, clean it all up and coil pack itself should be fine. Get a genuine gasket if you can, still worth extra in my view on those.

Yeah got the housing completly out removed from car and 2 tins used nice and shiny again so you are saying doing cam gaskets and cleaning up coil pack should sort it out :y  :y :y
Yes, but follow the 2.2 breather guide whilst you're in there ;)

Have done this on more than once, today done breather at rear seems to of helped a little  but still a bug bare for me i like things perfect then washed SWMBO Zaffy and changed thr taillight bulb so she should be happy :D ;D 8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 February 2017, 11:19:14
Quote from: Migv6 on 19 February 2017, 15:17:23
Fitted a new pair of droplinks. Hasn't cured the front end knock though. I'm thinking dampers or top mounts now.  :-\
I've prob'ly missed it, but are the rear wishbone bushes OK?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 February 2017, 12:29:43
Brand new GM rear bushes, new polybushes, new ball joints on refurbed GM wishbones 2000 miles ago. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 February 2017, 12:48:49
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 February 2017, 12:29:43
Brand new GM rear bushes, new polybushes, new ball joints on refurbed GM wishbones 2000 miles ago. :y
:y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 February 2017, 13:05:34
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 February 2017, 12:29:43
Brand new GM rear bushes, new polybushes, new ball joints on refurbed GM wishbones 2000 miles ago. :y


Are the balljoint holes round and the bolts tight?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 14:09:33
Found out why the aircon refrigerant keeps leaking away ....  :(  Pipes that go into the filter/dryer, large one has a crack all around the flange such that the flange is very nearly off.. :(

Looks to me like a new pipe is needed but where the other end is I have no idea !! and probably no way of changing it .. :(  So looks like I no longer have air con .. shame .....   I like my air con .... :(

EDIT :

A wander through the EPC and I'm even more confused !!  So many pipes and so hard to work out which ones are which ...  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2017, 16:45:23
It can only go to the compressor or the bulkhead. Unfortunately for you, the bulkhead means buried at the back of the 246 head :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 February 2017, 17:09:52
Quote from: Nick W on 20 February 2017, 13:05:34
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 February 2017, 12:29:43
Brand new GM rear bushes, new polybushes, new ball joints on refurbed GM wishbones 2000 miles ago. :y


Are the balljoint holes round and the bolts tight?

They were when fitted, but got to be worth checking. Cheers.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 17:11:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2017, 16:45:23
It can only go to the compressor or the bulkhead. Unfortunately for you, the bulkhead means buried at the back of the 246 head :-\

Looks like it follows a somewhat convoluted path to the compressor, and if memory serves .. it is attached to the other pipe at the compressor by a large alloy block that forms the seal ... so probably beyond my capabilities ...  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 February 2017, 17:12:35
Went out this afternoon determined to finally finish the welding on the 190. Started off really well and then ran out of wire when I had about 4 inches of welding left to do.  >:( :'( ::)
25 mile round trip tomorrow to get a reel of wire and weather permitting, get the job finished.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2017, 17:15:32
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 17:11:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2017, 16:45:23
It can only go to the compressor or the bulkhead. Unfortunately for you, the bulkhead means buried at the back of the 246 head :-\

Looks like it follows a somewhat convoluted path to the compressor, and if memory serves .. it is attached to the other pipe at the compressor by a large alloy block that forms the seal ... so probably beyond my capabilities ...  :(
As I'm naturally distrusting of the vast majority of A/C "specialists", I'd give Serek a call, and have a nice day out in Huntingdon
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 17:17:48
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 February 2017, 17:15:32
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 17:11:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2017, 16:45:23
It can only go to the compressor or the bulkhead. Unfortunately for you, the bulkhead means buried at the back of the 246 head :-\

Looks like it follows a somewhat convoluted path to the compressor, and if memory serves .. it is attached to the other pipe at the compressor by a large alloy block that forms the seal ... so probably beyond my capabilities ...  :(
As I'm naturally distrusting of the vast majority of A/C "specialists", I'd give Serek a call, and have a nice day out in Huntingdon

That's not a bad idea at all .. IF he can get hold of the bits ... and I could have the lambdas moved at the same time .....  hhhhhh :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 20 February 2017, 18:17:49
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 17:11:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2017, 16:45:23
It can only go to the compressor or the bulkhead. Unfortunately for you, the bulkhead means buried at the back of the 246 head :-\

Looks like it follows a somewhat convoluted path to the compressor, and if memory serves .. it is attached to the other pipe at the compressor by a large alloy block that forms the seal ... so probably beyond my capabilities ...  :(

Carnt remember if I gave you the number of the mobile aircon guy ive used before....and if I did, don't know if you used his services or not  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 20 February 2017, 18:51:23
Mot day and passed with a few advisories  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 21:15:30
Quote from: TD on 20 February 2017, 18:17:49
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 17:11:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2017, 16:45:23
It can only go to the compressor or the bulkhead. Unfortunately for you, the bulkhead means buried at the back of the 246 head :-\

Looks like it follows a somewhat convoluted path to the compressor, and if memory serves .. it is attached to the other pipe at the compressor by a large alloy block that forms the seal ... so probably beyond my capabilities ...  :(

Carnt remember if I gave you the number of the mobile aircon guy ive used before....and if I did, don't know if you used his services or not  :-\

Yup .. he's the one who pressure tested it, declared it good, filled it.. and it all leaked out over 2 months ... :(  Seems he only pressure checks to 5 bar.. the system can get up to 15 bar when working I'm now told, so his check wasn't really enough .....

He also said he was not willing to do any mechanical work on an omega as it comes under the heading "too bloody difficult" ....   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 February 2017, 23:33:13
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 21:15:30
Quote from: TD on 20 February 2017, 18:17:49
Quote from: Entwood on 20 February 2017, 17:11:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2017, 16:45:23
It can only go to the compressor or the bulkhead. Unfortunately for you, the bulkhead means buried at the back of the 246 head :-\

Looks like it follows a somewhat convoluted path to the compressor, and if memory serves .. it is attached to the other pipe at the compressor by a large alloy block that forms the seal ... so probably beyond my capabilities ...  :(

Carnt remember if I gave you the number of the mobile aircon guy ive used before....and if I did, don't know if you used his services or not  :-\

Yup .. he's the one who pressure tested it, declared it good, filled it.. and it all leaked out over 2 months ... :(  Seems he only pressure checks to 5 bar.. the system can get up to 15 bar when working I'm now told, so his check wasn't really enough .....

He also said he was not willing to do any mechanical work on an omega as it comes under the heading "too bloody difficult" ....   :(

Spooky Nige, my 3.2 has what sounds like the same failure, and the guy we are talking about identified the pipe, which sounds like the same one. He was actually doing jobs under contract for Skurrays Now VX at the time! Perhaps we should both go to Sereks, and get a job lot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 February 2017, 09:18:24
Its been a while since I did one but I recall that the large flange you talk of is not even connected to the pipes, it simple slides over them and acts as a clamp, so worth a double check
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: minifreek on 21 February 2017, 10:24:23
Hooked up the tintent and dragged it halfway up the country to the middle of a field.....

Happy days to be had :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 February 2017, 10:31:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 February 2017, 09:18:24
Its been a while since I did one but I recall that the large flange you talk of is not even connected to the pipes, it simple slides over them and acts as a clamp, so worth a double check

If my memory serves - the clamp is held in place by a single torx screw, in the centre, between the pipes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 21 February 2017, 10:55:49
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 February 2017, 10:31:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 February 2017, 09:18:24
Its been a while since I did one but I recall that the large flange you talk of is not even connected to the pipes, it simple slides over them and acts as a clamp, so worth a double check

If my memory serves - the clamp is held in place by a single torx screw, in the centre, between the pipes.

Two pipes, different sizes, both have flanges on them, the seals "butt" up against the inside edge of the flange, the flanges are then pulled tight onto the filter/dryer by a large block that pulls on the outer edges of the flanges by a single bolt through the whole caboodle. The larger flange is cracked 80% of the way round now and simply will not pull the seal in tight enough.

:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 21 February 2017, 12:00:20
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 20 February 2017, 18:51:23
Mot day and passed with a few advisories  :-[


Let me guess  :) :

Rear tyres low tread  :-\

Oil leak  :-\

Coolant leak  :-\

They are the usual culprits  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 February 2017, 12:25:34
Got filthy painting the bottom of the engine with gunk then scrubbing and rinsing it off to aid this oil leak identification
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 February 2017, 17:58:35
Finished welding the 190 back together.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 21 February 2017, 18:53:11
Quote from: EMD on 21 February 2017, 12:00:20
Quote from: Elite_L0ver on 20 February 2017, 18:51:23
Mot day and passed with a few advisories :-[


Let me guess  :) :

Rear tyres low tread  :-\

Oil leak  :-\

Coolant leak  :-\

They are the usual culprits  :D

No none of those as it had fairly new tyres no oil lleak no coolant leak

These:-
(https://s10.postimg.org/krgm0svgl/IMG_1243.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/krgm0svgl/)

Also had to rev the tits off it to pass emissions

And now the wifes zaffy needs a new cv joint and mot :'( :-*

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 February 2017, 18:56:06
If you take the sill covers off you may well find they are rotten as a pear. Buy a MIG welder and get stuck in. Ive just done it, and its not that hard.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 21 February 2017, 19:05:20
Would need to be added to the list of jobs so far that are

*MOT SWMBO ZAFFY*       ( keep her happy i can be left alone to do:-)

1) Cambelt kit and waterpump change
2) rocker gasket change inc new plugs
3) Mot Repairs
4) Sort NSF Knocking intermittent!! :-[ :-[ :( >:( :y

On the Plus side fitted a nice new DAB BT CD Radio to SWMBO Car :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 February 2017, 20:20:01
Mrs TB and I put the radiator on TBE that I ordered on Sunday, along with new bonnet struts, also ordered on Sunday.

Bless her, she did well, holding wires out of the way, and holding the torch once it got dark ;D


Need to fit the battery tomorrow, started to get a bit nippy this evening ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 February 2017, 20:46:22
This morning I finished checking it over for MOT tomorrow. Fitted new front pads (which included freeing a seized slider), cleaned up and Waxoiled the inner wings too in the hope it will see another few years.

Also remembered I'd forgotten to replenish my stock of 501 Capless bulbs ::) Oh well, gives him something to spot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 February 2017, 15:16:11
Got a new MOT on it.

But it's going to need some welding before next year... Just about got it through this time
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 22 February 2017, 22:03:56
Replaced the two micro switches in one of my front door, central locking solenoid using the excellent write up by Kevin Wood in the "Maintenance Guides"

Will fit it tomorrow to see if that has cured it's random operation?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2017, 22:11:39
One side of the car back together. Tracking needs tweaking before I do the other side, and all the torques rechecking, but drives ok with no more clonking 8)

Only things which didn't go to plan: Needs a new wheel bearing due to a cross threaded wheel bolt, went with the bearing attached to the replacement carrier as it was quieter than the original one ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 February 2017, 22:33:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2017, 22:11:39
One side of the car back together. Tracking needs tweaking before I do the other side, and all the torques rechecking, but drives ok with no more clonking 8)

Only things which didn't go to plan: Needs a new wheel bearing due to a cross threaded wheel bolt, went with the bearing attached to the replacement carrier as it was quieter than the original one ::)


As there are 5 wheel bolts, have you considered running a tap through the crossed one to see if it cleans up? It's M12x1.5 if that helps
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2017, 23:32:40
The thought had crossed my mind ;) Both offside bearings have been replaced, and have the nearside rear one in stock ready to fit when required, so replacement makes better longterm sense...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2017, 20:28:10
Well that's tother side done... just need a new splash guard as it didn't respond well to abject violence popping the ball joints ::)

Tracking needs a tweak as it toes out slightly... turn in is a little too eager, but it tracks straight and doesn't pull when you stand on the brakes, so I call that done :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 23 February 2017, 22:21:10
Ordered cambelt kit inc water pump rocker gaskets and fitted new gas struts to SWMBO Zaffy :y

Any guides on 2.2 cam change please
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Pmacca2000 on 23 February 2017, 22:31:23
I gave mine a quick clean after the storm passed and went VX shopping before the French take over😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 February 2017, 22:34:07
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 21 February 2017, 20:20:01
Mrs TB and I put the radiator on TBE that I ordered on Sunday, along with new bonnet struts, also ordered on Sunday.

Bless her, she did well, holding wires out of the way, and holding the torch once it got dark ;D


Need to fit the battery tomorrow, started to get a bit nippy this evening ;D

She's a better assistant than SWMBO thats for sure. She'll hold the torch for me, then after a bit get bored and start using it to look around the engine bay!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 February 2017, 18:31:31
Tweaked the tracking... much better.

Then thought about washing it. Might swing by the Albanians in the morning. Then again, I might not ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 25 February 2017, 13:06:29
Weather much better today (Saturday) so I decided to fit my "repaired" central locking solenoid.

It now works as it should so it is well worth spending a few pounds replacing those pesky micro-switches. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 25 February 2017, 16:34:20
Successfully managed to get her up and runnin after the issue with the timing/belt am now very sore :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 February 2017, 17:07:19
Tried to do oil and cambelt on SWMBO's diseasel Galaxy. With the help of my 2 year old apprentice it took all morning to do oil & filter (& 4 nappy changes).

Sacked the apprentice at lunch time and moved on to the cambelt. Found that every bolt on the drivers side engine mount is a bstard bolt because the engine is too close to the chassis rail to get a socket on. Undid them all with a combination of ring spanners and cursing.

Reached an impasse trying to undo the bolts holding the crank pulley/damper. They shouldn't be very tight but in my attempts to shift them the engine began turning backwards  >:(  It started raining as well so I gave up and went indoors  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2017, 17:07:51
Found it :)

Now I need to find Mr Gixer to recover my battery charger, as I need some electricity. Again. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2017, 17:17:23
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 25 February 2017, 17:07:51
Found it :)

Now I need to find Mr Gixer to recover my battery charger, as I need some electricity. Again. ;D

It spends so much time plugged into the mains you might as well buy a milk float :-X :P ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2017, 17:24:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 February 2017, 17:17:23
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 25 February 2017, 17:07:51
Found it :)

Now I need to find Mr Gixer to recover my battery charger, as I need some electricity. Again. ;D

It spends so much time plugged into the mains you might as well buy a milk float :-X :P ::) :D
It'd be faster...

Lack of use, and poor starting do not do it any favours.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 February 2017, 17:36:02
Topped up the Battlebus with electricity today. Needs topping up again, as all the electricity drained away when I went to start it, having to shuffle cars around for tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 28 February 2017, 10:04:31
Need to sand the bonnet as the lacquer is making a more drastic bid for freedom  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2017, 13:47:31
Booked it in for it's MoT...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 28 February 2017, 14:11:48
Up and running again thanks to JamesV6CDX and his Magic 🙌 One happy man :y

Although not looking forward to the alarm at 0330 am tomorrow :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2017, 16:20:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2017, 13:47:31
Booked it in for it's MoT...
Which it passed 8)

Only 7 advisories although it left the garage with only 6 outstanding...

Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Rear brake hose starting to deteriorate x2
Handbrake imbalance, (OS is a touch weak)
NSR ARB link slight play
Rear heat shield loose
OSR tyre valve leaking (only showed up because I had had it washed on way to test...)

Had the tyre valve done, they actually ended giving the beading surface a scrub and polish too, and left £70 lighter... the rear droplinks, brake hoses and handbrake can wait and will all be done at the same time. Undecided how best to trackle the brake pipes, but a smear of copplerslip should suffice for now.

I wonder if the purchaser of that S Class will be so fortunate  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 February 2017, 16:57:55
Used plenty of fuel,popped over to Cambridge to look at a couple of cars with a mate, took the Merc gave it some real welly there & back really has got some grunt ! 😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 February 2017, 17:59:42
Started to remove n/s/f strut, to pinpoint the source of knocking. 15 minutes later the heavens opened, and the rain has only now stopped as its got dark.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 February 2017, 18:44:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2017, 16:20:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2017, 13:47:31
Booked it in for it's MoT...
Which it passed 8)

Only 7 advisories although it left the garage with only 6 outstanding...



I got two(although there were two failures): NSF tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge, and a noisy rear wheel bearing. Which will annoy me on holiday, but I don't have time to replace it before we go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 March 2017, 10:39:29
The bloke from Autoglass has just left, after fitting a new windscreen.


He was excellent; prompt, competent and professional.
The company are the opposite, and are best avoided.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 March 2017, 11:21:44
Quote from: Nick W on 04 March 2017, 10:39:29
The bloke from Autoglass has just left, after fitting a new windscreen.


He was excellent; prompt, competent and professional.
The company are the opposite, and are best avoided.
They are the preferred provider for most ins cos though, and you pay extra for using anyone else.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 04 March 2017, 18:03:25
Short version

Today I did a hole.
And a replacement sheet.
At last I did some welding.

It was a very nice afternoon!  8)

https://s21.postimg.org/nxxidr0g7/IMG_7677.jpg

https://s10.postimg.org/daywexnu1/IMG_7665.jpg

https://s10.postimg.org/6e8vqhqs9/IMG_7680.jpg
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 March 2017, 18:29:17
Quote from: Nick W on 04 March 2017, 10:39:29
The bloke from Autoglass has just left, after fitting a new windscreen.


He was excellent; prompt, competent and professional.
The company are the opposite, and are best avoided.

Had a couple of screens via them, when they eventually get the right screen (last one was a Genuine GM one from Germany) and you get a good fitter then I rate them. Autowindscreens when they were trading were absolutely **** on the two occasions, although when they finally got a screen after three months (Pilkington special order) and they found a fitter who'd done Omega's before then the result was good.... shame the car got rear ended a few moths later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 March 2017, 18:34:18
Replaced the screechy old wiper blades on the Beemer with a set of flat blades and a new ordinary blade on the rear screen as well.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 04 March 2017, 22:32:09
Oh, I forgot...

bought a new pair of windshield wipers today. 9,99 € Not so bad. But I did not assembled them today. Welding work has to be done....

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 05 March 2017, 21:14:10
Fitted a new 2-4-6 coil pack, miss fire now gone  :y and droped sump to check for gunge, all nice and clean. :y Gave her a wash. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 March 2017, 09:35:53
Drilled ~140 rivet holes in it and bonded the body on permanently at last (and discovered that Würth adhesive sticks like poo to a blanket, especially hands and floors; and after someone walked in a blob and then across the kitchen floor I had to chase them with a thinners soaked rag ;D ;D)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/izEndv/IMG_20170305_171947.jpg) (https://ibb.co/izEndv) (https://thumb.ibb.co/mfVhBF/IMG_20170305_172034.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mfVhBF)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 March 2017, 11:22:20
Due to an unfortunate combination of accidents, roadworks and ordinary traffic it took over an hour to get on the motorway rather than the 5minutes it ought to take. So we missed our ferry.


But we're now part way across the channel, fed and the day is looking a lot better. A relaxing fortnight of drinking beer and eating cheese is ahead :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2017, 13:44:43
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2017, 11:22:20
Due to an unfortunate combination of accidents, roadworks and ordinary traffic it took over an hour to get on the motorway rather than the 5minutes it ought to take. So we missed our ferry.


But we're now part way across the channel, fed and the day is looking a lot better. A relaxing fortnight of drinking beer and eating cheese is ahead :y
Oh I could learn to hate you, Mr W  >:(

Have a great time on holibobs :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2017, 13:45:02
Put more electricity into Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 March 2017, 13:49:56
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 March 2017, 13:45:02
Put more electricity into Battlebus.

What are you using to put all this electricity into the poor battle bus? A plasma cutter? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2017, 13:53:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 March 2017, 13:49:56
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 March 2017, 13:45:02
Put more electricity into Battlebus.

What are you using to put all this electricity into the poor battle bus? A plasma cutter? ;)
Now there a thought, if Mr DTM's magic hands fail to get it some of its claimed 100bhp back... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2017, 17:57:52
Not car related, but runs on petrol, so....

I was looking out of the window at the wilderness called loosely "my lawn" with embarrassment.

I pondered, if the cordless strimmer still has enough charge from last year to do the edges, I'll start the mower up. Bugger, it did.

So get mower out, out of fuel (always try to run virtually dry for winter). Petrol can empty. Tip out whats in generator into the mower, and it starts first time.

Job jobbed, but, really, 6th of bloody March???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 07 March 2017, 18:10:28
Fitted my bluetooth aftermarket Headunit in mig and found not alot of space behind to fit all the wires but its in :y


(https://s30.postimg.org/mtzpee2pp/IMG_1308.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mtzpee2pp/)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 07 March 2017, 18:30:05
Quote
found not alot of space behind to fit all the wires
you need to try it on a pre-facelift :D

also picked the '96 cdx estate up from the garage after it's MOT pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 07 March 2017, 18:34:59
Quote from: annihilator on 07 March 2017, 18:30:05
Quote
found not alot of space behind to fit all the wires
you need to try it on a pre-facelift :D

also picked the '96 cdx estate up from the garage after it's MOT pass  :)

For some reason my screws at the bottom of glove box were well n truely stuck could not remove for love noe money
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2017, 16:49:18
Broke it. Abandoned it. Got a lift home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 16:52:07
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:49:18
Broke it again. Abandoned it again. Got a lift home to the pub.

Fixed ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2017, 16:58:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 16:52:07
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:49:18
Broke it again. Abandoned it again. Got a lift home to the pub.

Fixed ;)
No, due to a comedy of events, it most definitely was NOT to the pub. I just wanted to get home and under my duvet...   ...though I was surprised that Mrs TB wasn't as frosty as expected, when I call her just as she was going to bed to do a 160 mile round trip to come and fetch me.  Not that she made it, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Clearly she knows she's a bloody lucky woman.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 17:17:04
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:58:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 16:52:07
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:49:18
Broke it again. Abandoned it again. Got a lift home to the pub.

Fixed ;)
No, due to a comedy of events, it most definitely was NOT to the pub. I just wanted to get home and under my duvet...   ...though I was surprised that Mrs TB wasn't as frosty as expected, when I call her just as she was going to bed to do a 160 mile round trip to come and fetch me.  Not that she made it, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Clearly she knows she's a bloody lucky woman.

Up this way again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2017, 17:20:21
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 17:17:04
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:58:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 16:52:07
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:49:18
Broke it again. Abandoned it again. Got a lift home to the pub.

Fixed ;)
No, due to a comedy of events, it most definitely was NOT to the pub. I just wanted to get home and under my duvet...   ...though I was surprised that Mrs TB wasn't as frosty as expected, when I call her just as she was going to bed to do a 160 mile round trip to come and fetch me.  Not that she made it, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Clearly she knows she's a bloody lucky woman.

Up this way again?
Nah. Might have to grow skin between my fingers in April though  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 March 2017, 18:14:23
G3'd a yellowing headlight.... why is it always the drivers side one?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 18:14:37
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 17:20:21
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 17:17:04
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:58:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 March 2017, 16:52:07
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 08 March 2017, 16:49:18
Broke it again. Abandoned it again. Got a lift home to the pub.

Fixed ;)
No, due to a comedy of events, it most definitely was NOT to the pub. I just wanted to get home and under my duvet...   ...though I was surprised that Mrs TB wasn't as frosty as expected, when I call her just as she was going to bed to do a 160 mile round trip to come and fetch me.  Not that she made it, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Clearly she knows she's a bloody lucky woman.

Up this way again?
Nah. Might have to grow skin between my fingers in April though  :(
Give us a shout... There'll be another person for you to meet too ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 March 2017, 18:15:02
Put Mrs Zaffy through Mot with a mere cv boot and tyre £100 lighter but another year for SWMBO taking kids to school :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 March 2017, 18:40:28
Just ad it recovered home on the back of a truck.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 08 March 2017, 18:53:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 March 2017, 18:40:28
Just ad it recovered home on the back of a truck.  ::)

Whats gone wrong
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 March 2017, 19:12:29
Started a separate thread in help, but probably crank sensor.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 March 2017, 11:11:05
A better day today. Just took 50 shades of grey for its MOT. Passed, with one advisory on a deteriorating number plate.
Not bad for 27 years old and 228,000 miles.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2017, 09:29:55
Recovered Battlebus that I'd previously abandoned near Nottingham on Tuesday, due to air and electricity issues.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 00:47:41
Had a pair of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to front of VW, lack of front end grip became too much.

Cannot recommend Goodyear Asymmetric 2's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 12 March 2017, 08:11:01
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 00:47:41
Had a pair of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to front of VW, lack of front end grip became too much.

Cannot recommend Goodyear Asymmetric 2's wrong wheel drive (for anything with more than 50 bhp )
Fixed that for you ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 March 2017, 10:44:46
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 00:47:41
Had a pair of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to front of VW, lack of front end grip became too much.

Cannot recommend Goodyear Asymmetric 2's
How much was left on them when the grip started to go, for future reference?

I too cannot recommend them, but I suspect I might push the a little harder - knowing your sedate style and desire for MPG, I'm guessing you're far kinder on them than me, FWD issues aside.

Kinda trying to work out why I've had issues across multiple sets with poor performance and failures, and others don't.  There were a favourite of H21 when he had an Omega, and we all knows when he gets the bit between his teeth, he can push a tyre  :-\, although I suspect he is a much better and more consistent driver than me, given his training and experience.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 March 2017, 10:45:15
Changed the oil on the Battlebus :)

Broke it, again :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 March 2017, 12:47:59
Im at work, but refurbing an alloy which I scraped on a kerb recently. Then hoping to vacuum the carpets and give it a wash.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 13:52:33
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 12 March 2017, 10:44:46
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 00:47:41
Had a pair of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to front of VW, lack of front end grip became too much.

Cannot recommend Goodyear Asymmetric 2's
How much was left on them when the grip started to go, for future reference?

I too cannot recommend them, but I suspect I might push the a little harder - knowing your sedate style and desire for MPG, I'm guessing you're far kinder on them than me, FWD issues aside.

Kinda trying to work out why I've had issues across multiple sets with poor performance and failures, and others don't.  There were a favourite of H21 when he had an Omega, and we all knows when he gets the bit between his teeth, he can push a tyre  :-\, although I suspect he is a much better and more consistent driver than me, given his training and experience.

Not far off legal limit, maybe 1 or 2 mm going by the ridge thing to gauge depth.

M3 was broken recently, took to the twisters. Couple of T Junctions had to get away sharpish, had lots of wheel spin. Also just found I lacked confidence chucking it in, far better with Dunlops much happier  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 March 2017, 14:33:03
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 00:47:41
Had a pair of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2's fitted to front of VW, lack of front end grip became too much.

Cannot recommend Goodyear Asymmetric 2's

I agree. Possibly the worst tyre ever manufactured.

Can't agree about the Goodyear's though. I find these excellent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 March 2017, 14:35:02
Chalk and cheese... ANY brand new tyre will grip infinitely better than the best ever tyre with 2mm will :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 March 2017, 14:52:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 March 2017, 14:35:02
Chalk and cheese... ANY brand new tyre will grip infinitely better than the best ever tyre with 2mm will :D

'Tis true'.......even the Wanli Ditchfinders briefly fitted to  my 'rare' ::) ::) ::) 2.6 manual Omega were reasonably good to start with. Shit scary in the wet though. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 12 March 2017, 14:55:00
Finally read the command manual that came with the Mercedes, got a better idea of how it all works now ! Got some clever bits on it probably won't use many though, a good way to spend a rainy day sitting in the car in the garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 March 2017, 18:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 13:52:33
Not far off legal limit, maybe 1 or 2 mm going by the ridge thing to gauge depth.

M3 was broken recently, took to the twisters. Couple of T Junctions had to get away sharpish, had lots of wheel spin. Also just found I lacked confidence chucking it in, far better with Dunlops much happier  :)
Yeah, as worn out, they will be knackered on grip. Some tyres highlight this better than others, for example the original SportMaxx RT's had pretty good performance til about 3-4mm, when they utterly fall off a cliff. To the point, you're convinced something has broken.

With FWD, you are making huge demands on the front if the tyres are shagged.

Remember though, you need the best tyres on the rear, that's still true for FWD cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 12 March 2017, 20:14:39
Put mine up for sale :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 March 2017, 23:01:54
Fitted a far better condition front wing to one of them, just got to swap the rear door for an immaculate one I have been keeping then it'll be going to visit Serek for some improvements followed by a trip to Rustbuster's to hopefully prolong it's life.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 March 2017, 23:43:56
Fitted the 2.0 exhaust to the Desmond. Inevitably snapped a stud so took me nearly 2hrs to get the job done.  ::)

Something's still not bang on as I get a (very) occasional vibration from the very back of the car. I'll drop it again in a week or so and fettle it when I get more time. Definitely worth doing though as the old one had a couple of tissue thin bits which I couldn't see till it was off the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 March 2017, 09:09:45
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 12 March 2017, 18:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 13:52:33
Not far off legal limit, maybe 1 or 2 mm going by the ridge thing to gauge depth.

M3 was broken recently, took to the twisters. Couple of T Junctions had to get away sharpish, had lots of wheel spin. Also just found I lacked confidence chucking it in, far better with Dunlops much happier  :)
Yeah, as worn out, they will be knackered on grip. Some tyres highlight this better than others, for example the original SportMaxx RT's had pretty good performance til about 3-4mm, when they utterly fall off a cliff. To the point, you're convinced something has broken.

With FWD, you are making huge demands on the front if the tyres are shagged.

Remember though, you need the best tyres on the rear, that's still true for FWD cars.

PS3's on the rear, no complaints with them.

First commute with Dunlops, very very happy with them. Smoother, less noise, more grip, so far so good.  It's a spring day, really must give the VW was hoover and polish  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2017, 16:59:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 08 March 2017, 18:14:23
G3'd a yellowing headlight.... why is it always the drivers side one?


Interesting, as all the lamps I've done have been much worse on the passenger side
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2017, 17:02:24
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 March 2017, 13:44:43
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2017, 11:22:20
Due to an unfortunate combination of accidents, roadworks and ordinary traffic it took over an hour to get on the motorway rather than the 5minutes it ought to take. So we missed our ferry.


But we're now part way across the channel, fed and the day is looking a lot better. A relaxing fortnight of drinking beer and eating cheese is ahead :y
Oh I could learn to hate you, Mr W  >:(

Have a great time on holibobs :)


It's going really well :y


Although you'll be pleased to know that I'm finally(after six years and 50k miles in my ownership, plus whatever the person who paid for them managed) going to have to fit some new front brake pads when I get home as the pad warning has now appeared twice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 March 2017, 18:03:57
Charged the battery and refitted it to the Project MV6 last night ready for work this morning. Bugger still didn't start so I had to pump the tyres up on the Elite  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 13 March 2017, 18:11:54
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 12 March 2017, 18:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 13:52:33
Not far off legal limit, maybe 1 or 2 mm going by the ridge thing to gauge depth.

M3 was broken recently, took to the twisters. Couple of T Junctions had to get away sharpish, had lots of wheel spin. Also just found I lacked confidence chucking it in, far better with Dunlops much happier  :)
Yeah, as worn out, they will be knackered on grip. Some tyres highlight this better than others, for example the original SportMaxx RT's had pretty good performance til about 3-4mm, when they utterly fall off a cliff. To the point, you're convinced something has broken.

With FWD, you are making huge demands on the front if the tyres are shagged.

Remember though, you need the best tyres on the rear, that's still true for FWD cars.

Don't understand that....as rears only go around really....about 30% braking .... 70% on the front plus fronts need the grip for accelerating and steering...  :-\ for FWD... why would you put new tyres on rear and leave the fronts 1/2 worn  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2017, 18:58:09
Quote from: TD on 13 March 2017, 18:11:54

Don't understand that....as rears only go around really....about 30% braking .... 70% on the front plus fronts need the grip for accelerating and steering...  :-\ for FWD... why would you put new tyres on rear and leave the fronts 1/2 worn  :-\


That's exactly what you do, as the rears are responsible for far more of the steering than you think. Just as an experiment, try your car(FWD or RWD, it doesn't matter) in a big car park with the wheel nuts loosened a whole turn. It's why forklifts used in confined spaces have the steering wheels at the back.


DON'T forget to tighten the wheelnuts!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 13 March 2017, 19:06:10
Quote from: TD on 13 March 2017, 18:11:54
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 12 March 2017, 18:05:16
Quote from: tunnie on 12 March 2017, 13:52:33
Not far off legal limit, maybe 1 or 2 mm going by the ridge thing to gauge depth.

M3 was broken recently, took to the twisters. Couple of T Junctions had to get away sharpish, had lots of wheel spin. Also just found I lacked confidence chucking it in, far better with Dunlops much happier  :)
Yeah, as worn out, they will be knackered on grip. Some tyres highlight this better than others, for example the original SportMaxx RT's had pretty good performance til about 3-4mm, when they utterly fall off a cliff. To the point, you're convinced something has broken.

With FWD, you are making huge demands on the front if the tyres are shagged.

Remember though, you need the best tyres on the rear, that's still true for FWD cars.

Don't understand that....as rears only go around really....about 30% braking .... 70% on the front plus fronts need the grip for accelerating and steering...  :-\ for FWD... why would you put new tyres on rear and leave the fronts 1/2 worn  :-\

Because you want to live ??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xzQQfT5O84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6mARVoDwjw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caN6MpG9nc8

and many other sites/videos/articles ...

which actually explain the laws of physics and inertia ... rather than assumptions and incorrect guesswork .. :)

:)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 March 2017, 20:40:06
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 March 2017, 23:01:54
Fitted a far better condition front wing to one of them, just got to swap the rear door for an immaculate one I have been keeping then it'll be going to visit Serek for some improvements followed by a trip to Rustbuster's to hopefully prolong it's life.

...which in this afternoons light looks more Z147 than Z157.... Hmmmmm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2017, 21:21:20
Have a tidy, iirc, Z157 drivers wing here if that helps... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 March 2017, 21:26:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2017, 21:21:20
Have a tidy, iirc, Z157 drivers wing here if that helps... ;)
The original one was good but had a very minor ding in it which of course I noticed every time I looked. Looking for an immaculate one but don't think i'll ever find one.  :'(

Managed to find an immaculate pair of late leather MV6 front seats tonight.... just when I need to commit my funds to something else. Isn't that always they way!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 14 March 2017, 23:29:39
Sold it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 March 2017, 18:21:49
Drove the Battlebus to work and back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 March 2017, 12:10:55
In keeping with my plan to stop working on cars, I took the 3.2 to the local stealers to fix an AC leak. After having it for a day and done nothing...." Very sorry sir we've been very busy!" :-\ :-\ :-\
They had it another whole day and rang me...
" It's been very difficult to identify where it is coming from, so we suggest you take it to an AC specialist!" WTF
"I elected to bring it to you as a VX dealer as you have the manuals and correct spares."
" Oh right, we'll send it to our other branch where they have the required expertise."
Why am I not surprised that VX has been sold off.
 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 March 2017, 12:44:51
I'm surprised that you expect a main dealer to be interested in an open-ended job on a specialist system fitted to a 16 year-old car.
They're not, and never have been, set up to deal with such things. Try taking a job where they know they can halve the book time, and they will be ordering your favourite coffee.
Chances are they have a tame specialist for doing A/C work on current cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 March 2017, 13:49:51
Cut the overheating positive battery terminal off the end of the alternator/battery lead.

Drilled the strands of copper out of the crimp and then soldered the cable in place again.

Terminal now stays cold and the battery voltage is 13.6v at idle - moments after starting engine (it was 12.5v yesterday) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 17 March 2017, 14:11:46
Waved goodbye to the omega. New owner seems happy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 March 2017, 22:52:57
Quote from: Nick W on 17 March 2017, 12:44:51
I'm surprised that you expect a main dealer to be interested in an open-ended job on a specialist system fitted to a 16 year-old car.
They're not, and never have been, set up to deal with such things. Try taking a job where they know they can halve the book time, and they will be ordering your favourite coffee.
Chances are they have a tame specialist for doing A/C work on current cars.

'Interested?' Perhaps not, but prepared to undertake work on a customers car, which after explaining the fault, they agreed to do, is a reasonable expectation, even from a VX dealer. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve Brookman on 18 March 2017, 08:41:14
Put the tappets and rockers back onto the engine of the Senator-need to reconnect everything now - hope I remember where everything goes! (did take lots of photos). Then see if it starts and adjust the rockers with the engine running. Then it's time for an MOT.

Steve
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 18 March 2017, 09:02:21
Quote from: Steve Brookman on 18 March 2017, 08:41:14
Put the tappets and rockers back onto the engine of the Senator-need to reconnect everything now - hope I remember where everything goes! (did take lots of photos). Then see if it starts and adjust the rockers with the engine running. Then it's time for an MOT.

Steve

Fingers crossed  :y  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 March 2017, 10:32:56
Quote from: Shackeng on 17 March 2017, 22:52:57
Quote from: Nick W on 17 March 2017, 12:44:51
I'm surprised that you expect a main dealer to be interested in an open-ended job on a specialist system fitted to a 16 year-old car.
They're not, and never have been, set up to deal with such things. Try taking a job where they know they can halve the book time, and they will be ordering your favourite coffee.
Chances are they have a tame specialist for doing A/C work on current cars.

'Interested?' Perhaps not, but prepared to undertake work on a customers car, which after explaining the fault, they agreed to do, is a reasonable expectation, even from a VX dealer. >:(

Yeah you want them to take it and fix it, if they send it down the road to a specialist that should not matter to you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 March 2017, 10:35:10
Booked VW in for a minor service at VW Dealer., keep book stamped up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 March 2017, 11:22:15
Quote from: tunnie on 18 March 2017, 10:35:10
Booked VW in for a minor service at VW Dealer., keep book stamped up.

I just booked swmbo's yeti in for its first service, they're coming to collect it next week. I also collected the filters to do the Desmond this afternoon (that plus tow bar are a good excuse to be out in the sun listening to the 6 nations   8)).

How much is the vw service? We paid £299 for 3 services upfront with the yeti so not sure how much they are paying individually.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 March 2017, 11:26:09
Dealer wants £160 for minor service, it's only filters and oil so chuffing expensive. But it has fully stamped book so far, it does need an oil change and I can't be bothered to do it.  ;D

I'm dropping it off in morning and my car share buddy will drive that day  :)

£299 is a damn good deal, did you buy the Yeti from VW?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 March 2017, 11:42:22
Edit, I mean Skoda
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2017, 11:45:27
Skoda probably... too slow :P

Note of caution re VAG servicing... each brand has different cambelt intervals. Nothing strange about that on the face of it, but will apply to the SAME engine. SEAT couldn't tell me which was correct, and eventually settled on 70k or 4 years which I had them confirm in writing. Just in case.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 March 2017, 11:55:57
Confirmed with VW both online chat and rang dealer, 5 years 140k here  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 March 2017, 13:34:40
5yrs not so bad. 140k makes me cringe. But they doubtless know better than I!  :y

Yes it was a deal from skoda, but only available on new cars (although it is an occasional sweeter on their used finance). TBH cambelt doesn't concern me as we probably won't run the car outside of extended warranty. SWMBO likes a new car and the monthlies are good value for peace & quiet ;).

TBH I haven't even checked of it's belt or chain cam  :-X. But I'll bet it's belt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 18 March 2017, 13:48:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 18 March 2017, 13:34:40
5yrs not so bad. 140k makes me cringe. But they doubtless know better than I!  :y

Yes it was a deal from skoda, but only available on new cars (although it is an occasional sweeter on their used finance). TBH cambelt doesn't concern me as we probably won't run the car outside of extended warranty. SWMBO likes a new car and the monthlies are good value for peace & quiet ;).

TBH I haven't even checked of it's belt or chain cam  :-X. But I'll bet it's belt.

What engine/ year ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 March 2017, 15:17:13
Bought some AMG rims for the Merc , a real steal the correct ones for the year we'll pleased 😉😉😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 18 March 2017, 16:02:37
Possibly fixed the P0170 fault looks like maf played a part swapped it for the Lucas 2 month old one from SWMBO Zaffy n stuck her original one on a both running sweet as a nut bonus didnt cost me a penny we shall see in coming days what happens but rough idle has gone  :y ;D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 March 2017, 20:21:43
Quote from: citroenguy on 18 March 2017, 13:48:23

What engine/ year ?

2016 1.2 tsi. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2017, 21:04:29
Drove it to Rochdale...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 18 March 2017, 21:19:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 18 March 2017, 20:21:43
Quote from: citroenguy on 18 March 2017, 13:48:23

What engine/ year ?

2016 1.2 tsi. :)

Then it's probably belt drive. They switched around 2015 from chain, which had a habit of snapping/stretching.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 March 2017, 22:04:59
Packed it for the trip home tomorrow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 19 March 2017, 15:47:01
Nice weather this weekend (22°C on Friday) so I did some bodywork on my winter - Caravan.

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 March 2017, 18:38:31
Nice work. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 19 March 2017, 20:05:15
Thankx Shackeng

I am just learning by doing.I think it will be work out fine....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2017, 21:36:16
Drove it to Mancsville
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2017, 22:21:35
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 19 March 2017, 21:36:16
Drove it to Mancsville

Made it ok?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2017, 21:00:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2017, 22:21:35
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 19 March 2017, 21:36:16
Drove it to Mancsville

Made it ok?
Yup :y

Been flawless until this morning when the EML came on after it went swimming through an awfully big puddle.  No loss of power, and it went out next time I started it. No code reader up here to see what it was.


Today, its been around the Peaks and over Saddleworth Moor, no further issues to report once the EML went out earlier. Average MPG since freeing up wastegate a week ago is around 40mpg, which I think is the best you can ask for on an old diesel bus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 March 2017, 21:32:48
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 March 2017, 21:00:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2017, 22:21:35
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 19 March 2017, 21:36:16
Drove it to Mancsville

Made it ok?
Yup :y

Been flawless until this morning when the EML came on after it went swimming through an awfully big puddle.  No loss of power, and it went out next time I started it. No code reader up here to see what it was.


Today, its been around the Peaks and over Saddleworth Moor, no further issues to report once the EML went out earlier. Average MPG since freeing up wastegate a week ago is around 40mpg, which I think is the best you can ask for on an old diesel bus.
Saddleworth Moor....bleak, horrible place...even in summer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2017, 21:41:58
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2017, 21:32:48
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 March 2017, 21:00:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2017, 22:21:35
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 19 March 2017, 21:36:16
Drove it to Mancsville

Made it ok?
Yup :y

Been flawless until this morning when the EML came on after it went swimming through an awfully big puddle.  No loss of power, and it went out next time I started it. No code reader up here to see what it was.


Today, its been around the Peaks and over Saddleworth Moor, no further issues to report once the EML went out earlier. Average MPG since freeing up wastegate a week ago is around 40mpg, which I think is the best you can ask for on an old diesel bus.
Saddleworth Moor....bleak, horrible place...even in summer.
Baron, but devoid of people, thus I quite liked it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve B on 20 March 2017, 21:45:35
Ive walked around there loads when i was a kid Lovely place..We were took on day trips up there by a scouts group leader   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 March 2017, 22:13:44
Quote from: Steve B on 20 March 2017, 21:45:35
Ive walked around there loads when i was a kid Lovely place..We were took on day trips up there by a scouts group leader   ;D ;D ;D
Don't.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 20 March 2017, 22:37:53
Following a repair to the battery wiring and a replacement MAF I drove the Project MV6 to work for the first time in 2 weeks

Got my first 0420 code  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 March 2017, 08:06:18
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 March 2017, 21:41:58
Baron...

Baron who? ;)

All I've done over the last few days is kerb one wheel :-[ >:( >:( bollards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2017, 09:53:14
Quote from: Andy H on 20 March 2017, 22:37:53
Got my first 0420 code  ::)
Given MAF issues, reset trims (if your reader can't specifically clear them, put on a fault code, then clear codes - that should reset trims as well), and see if it comes back.

Driving like Miss Daisy will increase the chances of prompt reoccurance by should magnitude.  Long term solution, move the 2nd set of lamdas back behind main cat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 March 2017, 13:52:03
Will be sanding the bonnet when the weather picks up ... what about Mustang white stripes for something different  :D

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2017, 14:10:55
No accounting for taste  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2017, 21:02:53
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 March 2017, 21:00:31
until this morning when the EML came on after it went swimming through an awfully big puddle.  No loss of power, and it went out next time I started it. No code reader up here to see what it was.
Yesterday, EML came on in exactly the same place, again no loss of power. Went off at next restart.

Today, I purposely took a different route, no EML.

Weird.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2017, 21:10:31
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 22 March 2017, 21:02:53
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 March 2017, 21:00:31
until this morning when the EML came on after it went swimming through an awfully big puddle.  No loss of power, and it went out next time I started it. No code reader up here to see what it was.
Yesterday, EML came on in exactly the same place, again no loss of power. Went off at next restart.

Today, I purposely took a different route, no EML.

Weird.

Must be crossing a geomagnetic field....

Alternatively, if you hit 88 MPH do the tyres catch fire followed by bright flashes of light then where Tiffins should be is replaced with two pine trees?
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2017, 21:12:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2017, 21:10:31
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 22 March 2017, 21:02:53
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 March 2017, 21:00:31
until this morning when the EML came on after it went swimming through an awfully big puddle.  No loss of power, and it went out next time I started it. No code reader up here to see what it was.
Yesterday, EML came on in exactly the same place, again no loss of power. Went off at next restart.

Today, I purposely took a different route, no EML.

Weird.

Must be crossing a geomagnetic field....

Alternatively, if you hit 88 MPH do the tyres catch fire followed by bright flashes of light then where Tiffins should be is replaced with two pine trees?
We are talking about the Battlebus :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2017, 21:15:48
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 22 March 2017, 21:12:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 March 2017, 21:10:31
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 22 March 2017, 21:02:53
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 20 March 2017, 21:00:31
until this morning when the EML came on after it went swimming through an awfully big puddle.  No loss of power, and it went out next time I started it. No code reader up here to see what it was.
Yesterday, EML came on in exactly the same place, again no loss of power. Went off at next restart.

Today, I purposely took a different route, no EML.

Weird.

Must be crossing a geomagnetic field....

Alternatively, if you hit 88 MPH do the tyres catch fire followed by bright flashes of light then where Tiffins should be is replaced with two pine trees?
We are talking about the Battlebus :P
Absolutely, probably got better acceleration than that hateful engine they flung in the Delorean
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Bugger. Are you OK?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:20:11
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Bugger. Are you OK?

Yeah... The stag won!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:30:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:20:11
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Bugger. Are you OK?

Yeah... The stag won!!
You didn't manage to drag it home to make venison sandwiches then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:32:24
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:30:11
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:20:11
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Bugger. Are you OK?

Yeah... The stag won!!
You didn't manage to drag it home to make venison sandwiches then?
I hit the bugger at 60 but, being dark, couldn't see where he went! ::)

I'll do pictures tomorrow but it has done a good job ::) Biggest concern was it coming through the screen to be honest.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2017, 22:57:18
Ouch. Hopefully you're all ok. Car is fixable/replaceable  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 23:18:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2017, 22:57:18
Ouch. Hopefully you're all ok. Car is fixable/replaceable  ;)

Yeah, I'm all good and nobody else in car with me at the time. Whilst everything is fixable, I don't think it's going to be worth the hassle. Pictures tomorrow :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 March 2017, 07:41:15
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:20:11
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Bugger. Are you OK?

Yeah... The stag won!!
Did exactly the same with my first Omega, only wing and mirror damage but I thought the Antlers were going to come through the screen and finish me off!

As long as your ok. Car can be replaced.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 March 2017, 18:44:25
After six years and 52k miles in my use, plus whatever the previous owner who paid for them did, I've finally had to fit new front discs and pads. Did that when I got in from work.


NSR wheel bearing tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 20:13:48
Quote from: Nick W on 24 March 2017, 18:44:25
After six years and 52k miles in my use, plus whatever the previous owner who paid for them did, I've finally had to fit new front discs and pads.
Sounds like the Zaffy's brakes need doing again.  I'm sure I only did them last month ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2017, 20:43:18
Jaime is not happy unless he's 'fettling'. It's the way some fellas are, no use trying to stop him. A new car would take this pleasure, and it is a pleasure, away from him. So leave him alone, he's only happy when things break.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 20:44:44
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D
Firstly, we've already proved there is nothing out there that isn't a compromise on what I already have, certainly with a £10k budget. We've done long threads over the past year, and nobody came up with anything remotely close to a viable replacement, only the badge snobbery shite they personally desired.

Secondly, I'd wager that the bus has virtually no more rust on than a much newer, poor mans Pisshat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 March 2017, 20:52:29
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing wrecking 3 rusting wrecks repairs ;D


Fixed that for you ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 March 2017, 20:54:35
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:20:11
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Bugger. Are you OK?

Yeah... The stag won!!
Where were ya, Rendlesham Forest? Nearly hit a big old brute of a stag there a couple of years ago. Nearly crapped meself. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 24 March 2017, 20:55:10
Moin moin!

Today I wanted to get down to Winter Omegas bottom. Location front left. Nice work over the weekend.

(https://s8.postimg.org/obe7zlidh/IMG_7741.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5j2cw0lz5/)bilder upload (https://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german)

(https://s13.postimg.org/nd7liyutz/IMG_7744.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/somi3ogwj/)foto hochladen (https://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german)

I think it s gone work out fine.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:59:21
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:44:44
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D
Firstly, we've already proved there is nothing out there that isn't a compromise on what I already have, certainly with a £10k budget. We've done long threads over the past year, and nobody came up with anything remotely close to a viable replacement, only the badge snobbery shite they personally desired.

Secondly, I'd wager that the bus has virtually no more rust on than a much newer, poor mans Pisshat.


Many decent examples out there, someone just needs to accept it and move out of the 1990's  :y

My CC is more comfy than the Omega, faster mid-range, far better sound insulation and is almost 3x better on fuel.

I know I don't have to grind down calipers or tinker with car every week.  :P :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 21:22:56
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:59:21
Many decent examples out there, someone just needs to accept it and move out of the 1990's  :y

Nobody managed to mention one last year ;)

Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:59:21
My CC is more comfy than the Omega, faster mid-range, far better sound insulation and is almost 3x better on fuel.
Nope, nope, nope and not 3 times, in that order.  I know what economy I get from a 2l TDi A6, suspect a compromised Pisshat is similar, and I reckon pence per mile aint far off - 18mpg @ 51.9ppl v 42mpg @116.7ppl (todays prices locally)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 21:27:37
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 21:22:56
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:59:21
Many decent examples out there, someone just needs to accept it and move out of the 1990's  :y

Nobody managed to mention one last year ;)

Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:59:21
My CC is more comfy than the Omega, faster mid-range, far better sound insulation and is almost 3x better on fuel.
Nope, nope, nope and not 3 times, in that order.  I know what economy I get from a 2l TDi A6, suspect a compromised Pisshat is similar, and I reckon pence per mile aint far off - 18mpg @ 51.9ppl v 42mpg @116.7ppl (todays prices locally)

Even when M3 is broke, I do stop start around the lanes on my 25/30 mile commute, never once had it that low.

Easily mid 50's - Low 60's in the summer and yes it's more comfy and faster and less noise at speed. I do drive both quite often you know  ::)

Many a time arrive home in the CC, then jump in 3.2 to take MrsT and Little MissT out. Direct comparisons.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 March 2017, 21:29:20
Cant do anything at the moment apart from collecting bits. I have plod spec front springs & dampers, Pedders Monaro top mounts and a new n/s/f hub all ready to fit. Just awaiting delivery of top mount bearings from Germany and then I can get stuck in and get it all done in one hit.
Then it will be wheel alignment  - again. Triggers broom MK.2.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 22:02:30
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 21:27:37
Even when M3 is broke, I do stop start around the lanes on my 25/30 mile commute, never once had it that low.

Easily mid 50's - Low 60's in the summer
You don't need to justify your mistake purchase to me (or anyone else).

As said, I know what a 2.0TDi A6 returns for me. I suspect a Passat is no different, unless you bought it from Imber Enterprises, in which case a Ferrari won't keep up, and returns 200mpg.

Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 21:27:37
and yes it's more comfy and faster and less noise at speed. I do drive both quite often you know  ::)

Many a time arrive home in the CC, then jump in 3.2 to take MrsT and Little MissT out. Direct comparisons.
I guess comfort is subjective, but you once said a Plod spec Volvo was the comfiest thing on the planet ;D.  Certainly I didn't find a Passat comfortable for any length of time.  More comfortable than a Zafira-A, but less comfortable than, say, a base Insignia which I took to South of France and back (the long distance comfort factor on that was a real surprise, as initially I thought I wasn't going to get settle in the seat).  The MFL MV6 leather is pretty hard to beat, based on a 15hr non stop (ish - stopped for lunch, and comfort breaks) drive. But I maintain the pinnicle of comfort of any car seat ever is MFL Elite cloth. Not even a Citroen DS can match the comfort of that.

As to noise, I'm guessing your tappets haven't improved on the 3.2?  I reckon, despite the recontoured mirrors, the PFL is better for windnoise than the FL - certainly my MV6 and my old TD created virtually no wind noise (though the TD did make tractor noises), and Goldie and TBE do.  The biggest source of noise from the Bullet is those Valtek injectors mounted on that metal plate, and some tyres.

(The biggest source of noise from TBE is the disco she has in the car ;D)


As to being faster, it may accelerate better in higher gears, but a V6 will be quicker between any speeds anywhere up to 130mph (by which time I suspect the VW has run out of steam anyway) as long as you are in a suitable gear.  That's the difference between petrol and diesel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 22:14:37
Tappets still same, wind noise and external traffic noise is significantly more in 3.2. Came home in VW, jumped in 3.2 to pop to Costco, I thought a window was open initially. But nope, all fine, just loud.

You also tend to go against every review or standard expectation, Ford Focus being an example  :y  Most people think they are great, good handling cars. Yet you don't  :-\

My car share buddy's BMW 235i would destroy any Omega, but somehow I know you would say your MV6 is better  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 March 2017, 22:18:31
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 22:02:30
As said, I know what a 2.0TDi A6 returns for me. I suspect a Passat is no different, unless you bought it from Imber Enterprises, in which case a Ferrari won't keep up, and returns 200mpg.

ROFL.  ;D

Can't be that. It doesn't run on rails. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2017, 22:29:10
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 22:14:37
You also tend to go against every review or standard expectation, Ford Focus being an example  :y  Most people think they are great, good handling cars. Yet you don't  :-\
The only people who genuinely believe the Focus is a great handling car is those who thought the FWD Escorts were great handling. Yup, compared to them, the Focus handling is better and marginally more predictable.  I thought Mrs TB's one was duff, as everyone claimed it handled great...  ...but then her brother's one was identical, the one at work was similar, the hire cars have been similar.  I personally think its the space saving, but utter shite, rear suspension that everyone raves about.  There is a school of thought that it shouldn't matter what the back is doing with FWD, but whereas most cars can be placed inch perfect in corners at moderately quick speeds, the Focus is hard to get foot perfect.

Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 22:14:37
My car share buddy's BMW 235i would destroy any Omega, but somehow I know you would say your MV6 is better  ;D
Guessing its slightly lighter than a 335i, so, yup, will leave it for dust at any speed.

But I wouldn't own one as they (modern 3 series and 1 series, not driven a 2) are rock hard, I find them uncomfortable, unlike beemers of old.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2017, 08:22:53
Oops, forgot to take a pic, as is tradition when I take a car on hols, so just took one from inside the "cottage"

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/zafira/8CB9DA7C-BFDA-4143-9DF6-CE61689483A8_zps2v7hwpad.jpg)

Hollingsworth lake in background
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 March 2017, 08:58:46
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 25 March 2017, 08:22:53
Oops, forgot to take a pic, as is tradition when I take a car on hols, so just took one from inside the "cottage"

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/zafira/8CB9DA7C-BFDA-4143-9DF6-CE61689483A8_zps2v7hwpad.jpg)

Hollingsworth lake in background

Oh, so you're cottaging again? :o :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 March 2017, 09:02:03
Quote from: ronnyd on 24 March 2017, 20:54:35
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:20:11
Quote from: Andy H on 22 March 2017, 22:18:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 22 March 2017, 22:16:26
Wrote it off...  :o
Bugger. Are you OK?

Yeah... The stag won!!
Where were ya, Rendlesham Forest? Nearly hit a big old brute of a stag there a couple of years ago. Nearly crapped meself. ;D

Yes and no, I live on the outer edge but Sutton side, not Rendleshsm side. But he actually came out of the turf field from behind a tree heading towards the forest :o

It's normally Muntjac around here but I doubt hitting one of them would have worked out much better for me!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2017, 16:22:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 March 2017, 08:58:46
Oh, so you're cottaging again? :o :P
Too expensive now you have to pay for carrier bags....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 March 2017, 16:46:38
Replaced this:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/glttrqfvi06m44d/KnackeredWheelBearing%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)


with a quiet new one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 25 March 2017, 17:48:27
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:44:44
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D
Firstly, we've already proved there is nothing out there that isn't a compromise on what I already have, certainly with a £10k budget. We've done long threads over the past year, and nobody came up with anything remotely close to a viable replacement, only the badge snobbery shite they personally desired.

Secondly, I'd wager that the bus has virtually no more rust on than a much newer, poor mans Pisshat.

Well , I think I can almost suggest something what you want TB....

The only thing I think it fails on is mpg......

Its RWD....Its comfy....Its a saloon...Its an auto....Loads of room....Its within budget.....

http://greatwesterncarsales.co.uk/vehicle/make/41/min_price/0/order/price/dir/ASC/limit/10/

Ok....so it will only probably do about 10mpg.......but its within TB's other requirements  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 March 2017, 18:19:20
Quote from: TD on 25 March 2017, 17:48:27
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:44:44
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D
Firstly, we've already proved there is nothing out there that isn't a compromise on what I already have, certainly with a £10k budget. We've done long threads over the past year, and nobody came up with anything remotely close to a viable replacement, only the badge snobbery shite they personally desired.

Secondly, I'd wager that the bus has virtually no more rust on than a much newer, poor mans Pisshat.

Well , I think I can almost suggest something what you want TB....

The only thing I think it fails on is mpg......

Its RWD....Its comfy....Its a saloon...Its an auto....Loads of room....Its within budget.....

http://greatwesterncarsales.co.uk/vehicle/make/41/min_price/0/order/price/dir/ASC/limit/10/

Ok....so it will only probably do about 10mpg.......but its within TB's other requirements  :y :)

They take LPG well ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 March 2017, 19:31:47
Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 March 2017, 18:19:20
Quote from: TD on 25 March 2017, 17:48:27
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:44:44
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D
Firstly, we've already proved there is nothing out there that isn't a compromise on what I already have, certainly with a £10k budget. We've done long threads over the past year, and nobody came up with anything remotely close to a viable replacement, only the badge snobbery shite they personally desired.

Secondly, I'd wager that the bus has virtually no more rust on than a much newer, poor mans Pisshat.

Well , I think I can almost suggest something what you want TB....

The only thing I think it fails on is mpg......

Its RWD....Its comfy....Its a saloon...Its an auto....Loads of room....Its within budget.....

http://greatwesterncarsales.co.uk/vehicle/make/41/min_price/0/order/price/dir/ASC/limit/10/

Ok....so it will only probably do about 10mpg.......but its within TB's other requirements  :y :)

They take LPG well ;)


Better off with the turbo-R red label, and handling pack,
biggest problem TB would encounter with a std Bentley,RR of the T2 age is suspension collapse, or back axle ripping out, hence needing the R package.,they do make very good progress,for a 2 1/4 ton barge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2017, 19:45:44
Do bilstien do suspenders for them ?  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 March 2017, 19:49:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 March 2017, 19:45:44
Do bilstien do suspenders for them ?  ::) ;D


Suspension is hydrulic, uses spheres' and citron type fluid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 March 2017, 19:51:21
Quote from: biggriffin on 25 March 2017, 19:49:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 March 2017, 19:45:44
Do bilstien do suspenders for them ?  ::) ;D


Suspension is hydrulic, uses spheres' and citron type fluid.
Shhhhhhhh....Opti will hear you. Remember his Merc?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2017, 19:53:04
I know ,but TB would want to chuck all that in the bin to make it go around corners, and then complain about the harsh ride.  :D ;D
Might be able to fill the spheres with grease as a compromise though.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 March 2017, 23:22:01
Quote from: TD on 25 March 2017, 17:48:27
http://greatwesterncarsales.co.uk/vehicle/make/41/min_price/0/order/price/dir/ASC/limit/10/

Ok....so it will only probably do about 10mpg.......but its within TB's other requirements  :y :)

You're joking? He'll have boiled the brake fluid before getting out of Brackley. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2017, 13:26:50
Hmmm, was stroking chin for a minute ;D.  Having had a blast in one of joshwyatt's Bentleys (GT I think), it was effortlessly quick* if somewhat naughty in the bends*

I think I'd need a bigger driveway, seeing as even a Range Rover was looking a bit big on it.


*Probably going far too quick to be well behaved, as it was ridiculously quick to get its saggy arse to well over instant ban territory without realising.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2017, 13:28:35
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 March 2017, 23:22:01
Quote from: TD on 25 March 2017, 17:48:27
http://greatwesterncarsales.co.uk/vehicle/make/41/min_price/0/order/price/dir/ASC/limit/10/

Ok....so it will only probably do about 10mpg.......but its within TB's other requirements  :y :)

You're joking? He'll have boiled the brake fluid before getting out of Brackley. :D
I'll have you know I've not boiled any brakes in Brakkers.  I'm a good boy, and believe in letting cars warm up and cool down before/after enthusiastic driving.

Now Milton Keynes....  ....did I mention I work in Milton Keynes....   ....yup, that's an issue ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 26 March 2017, 18:06:41
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 26 March 2017, 13:28:35
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 March 2017, 23:22:01
Quote from: TD on 25 March 2017, 17:48:27
http://greatwesterncarsales.co.uk/vehicle/make/41/min_price/0/order/price/dir/ASC/limit/10/

Ok....so it will only probably do about 10mpg.......but its within TB's other requirements  :y :)

You're joking? He'll have boiled the brake fluid before getting out of Brackley. :D
I'll have you know I've not boiled any brakes in Brakkers.  I'm a good boy, and believe in letting cars warm up and cool down before/after enthusiastic driving.

Now Milton Keynes....  ....did I mention I work in Milton Keynes....   ....yup, that's an issue ;D
Yep.
James said he had seen you.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 March 2017, 18:30:40
Fitted new rear discs and pads and a radiator on the daily.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2017, 20:15:42
Took of the calliper mounting bracket on the Battlebus, and attacked it with the grinder, to sort out the brake binding.

Went over to see chrisgixer to program up a replacement engine ECU - one of those 10 minute jobs that took over 3hrs ;D. 

Whilst there, was going to tighten up rear wiper arm on the Battlebus, as it keeps adjusting itself.  Removed the cover, and immediately noticed no amount of tightening was going to fix it ;D

Got home, ordered new rear wiper arm for Battlebus :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 March 2017, 08:55:50
Fitted the full steering column to the Cobra - it now steers when you waggle the wheel, hurrah!  Had to reduce the length of the intermediate shaft to suit (it does say to do that in the manual) and wanted to do it neatly, so .. decided I'd spend the hour to throw a motor back on one of the little lathes.

Eet verks! https://youtu.be/QaWcc4myVwU

I mean, I couldn't find a parting-off tool in my pile of tooling, nor could I find enough of the right shims to get the tool I did find correctly on centre, and there's enough play in the compound slide that it jumped a good twenty thou up and down at times.. but apart from that it got the job done ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 March 2017, 11:14:57
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D

Tunnie, you have spent the best part of ten years on here pointing out the stupidity of taking depreciation on the chin........yet when you buy (one of the dullest cars on the planet).......your tune changes..... ;D ;D ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 27 March 2017, 11:37:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 March 2017, 11:14:57
Quote from: tunnie on 24 March 2017, 20:22:19
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 March 2017, 20:16:35
Today I have been abusing the Battlebus on steep, narrow roads.  Mullered the brakes, and knackered the economy, but its behaving remarkably well.

Could definitely have used those missing horses today though, so need to have a poke around the turbo when I get home, along with grinding down the caliper mounting bracket to make the pads sit a little better on the back.

You know you could just get something decent and new and not spend 80% of your time repairing 3 rusting wrecks  ;D

Tunnie, you have spent the best part of ten years on here pointing out the stupidity of taking depreciation on the chin........yet when you buy (one of the dullest cars on the planet).......your tune changes..... ;D ;D ;) :y

Times change, when I started I was a student and could spend all day tinkering without any issue. Time is a luxury now, I have zero spare time at weekends to spend crawling under cars.

Now owning a house, 2 cars, looking after MrsT and Little MissT and no longer doing shift work, I can't spend weekends under a car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 March 2017, 14:09:52
And let that be a lesson... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 March 2017, 14:11:06
Contemplated washing it and taking pictures with a view to selling it, but both would require getting out of bed ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 March 2017, 19:23:54
TD Estate passed its MOT again. Will be up for sale shortly with a year's ticket. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2017, 19:25:22
Quote from: tunnie on 27 March 2017, 11:37:18
Now owning a house, 2 cars, looking after MrsT and Little MissT and no longer doing shift work, I can't spend weekends under a car.
Yet everybody else manages to find time.  I too own a house, own 3 cars, and don't do shift work.  Yet I have time, despite the fact I suspect I have far more demands to deal with.

We all have choices, and yours is to take your car to those nice, honest people at VW, because there are awfully trustworthy, and pay their very reasonable charges to change the oil (and maybe even the filter if you're really lucky). You are prepared to lose that money in depreciation and running costs, in return for a badge on a vehicle that's hard to desire or justify.  As said, that's entirely your choice :y

But please stop berating everyone who can manage their time and dare I say even enjoy working on their cars, as you have for the last 10 years.  That's their choice :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2017, 19:30:18
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 27 March 2017, 19:25:22
Quote from: tunnie on 27 March 2017, 11:37:18
Now owning a house, 2 cars, looking after MrsT and Little MissT and no longer doing shift work, I can't spend weekends under a car.
Yet everybody else manages to find time.  I too own a house, own 3 cars, and don't do shift work.  Yet I have time, despite the fact I suspect I have far more demands to deal with.

We all have choices, and yours is to take your car to those nice, honest people at VW, because there are awfully trustworthy, and pay their very reasonable charges to change the oil (and maybe even the filter if you're really lucky). You are prepared to lose that money in depreciation and running costs, in return for a badge on a vehicle that's hard to desire or justify.  As said, that's entirely your choice :y

But please stop berating everyone who can manage their time and dare I say even enjoy working on their cars, as you have for the last 10 years.  That's their choice :y
What he should have said was 'I've got more enjoyable/important things to do than crawl under cars at the weekend'. That makes perfect sense.
I used to like tinkering, now I don't, so I let someone else do a service once a year. No brainer, really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 27 March 2017, 20:15:16
Changed the water pump earlier. and hopefully the coolant wont all leak out again like it did previously
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 27 March 2017, 23:15:38
Today I made a hole  :-\

Now I can check street condition directly beside my feet   ;) , but the Omega is a little noisy now. :o

Hope to find time to weld in my handcrafted repair sheet later this week 8)

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Rolf
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Post by: Lazydocker on 27 March 2017, 23:25:07
Looked at it in disgust ::)

I suppose I'd better order a radiator for the replacement one. Question is, do I do the cam belt and water pump whilst it's apart... No proof of when it was done but certainly more than 4 years, although probably under 20k :-\

Or do I make sure it's going back on the road by MOTing it and then do the other work later, probably when swapping LPG over :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 March 2017, 23:53:31
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2017, 23:25:07
Looked at it in disgust ::)

I suppose I'd better order a radiator for the replacement one. Question is, do I do the cam belt and water pump whilst it's apart... No proof of when it was done but certainly more than 4 years, although probably under 20k :-\

Or do I make sure it's going back on the road by MOTing it and then do the other work later, probably when swapping LPG over :-\

I'd do this so that you have a list of priorities first, then you can make an informed decision.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 March 2017, 07:37:24
Quote from: Zirfeld on 27 March 2017, 23:15:38
Today I made a hole  :-\

Ah c'mon. Nobody is going to point out what shape the hole is? ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2017, 07:41:07
Oh cock and balls, that was an opportunity missed by Stemo ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2017, 07:46:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2017, 07:41:07
Oh cock and balls, that was an opportunity missed by Stemo ::)
Nah. Only one ball and a very small one at that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 28 March 2017, 09:23:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 March 2017, 23:53:31
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2017, 23:25:07
Looked at it in disgust ::)

I suppose I'd better order a radiator for the replacement one. Question is, do I do the cam belt and water pump whilst it's apart... No proof of when it was done but certainly more than 4 years, although probably under 20k :-\

Or do I make sure it's going back on the road by MOTing it and then do the other work later, probably when swapping LPG over :-\

I'd do this so that you have a list of priorities first, then you can make an informed decision.  :y

+1,mot has to be the first step just to make sure its viable at all :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 March 2017, 14:38:51
Quote from: henryd on 28 March 2017, 09:23:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 March 2017, 23:53:31
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 March 2017, 23:25:07
Looked at it in disgust ::)

I suppose I'd better order a radiator for the replacement one. Question is, do I do the cam belt and water pump whilst it's apart... No proof of when it was done but certainly more than 4 years, although probably under 20k :-\

Or do I make sure it's going back on the road by MOTing it and then do the other work later, probably when swapping LPG over :-\

I'd do this so that you have a list of priorities first, then you can make an informed decision.  :y

+1,mot has to be the first step just to make sure its viable at all :y

I suppose I could change the radiator and rear shocks (I already have some) and then make a decision after the MOT :-\

I'll need to strip it down a bit to transfer the LPG so could do the cam belt then... Just don't really want to waste the coolant amongst other things ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2017, 14:42:24
You can always retain the coolant from tother if it's recentish :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 March 2017, 14:45:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2017, 14:42:24
You can always retain the coolant from tother if it's recentish :y

You and I both know that trying to retain the coolant is just a PITA.

And neither car has a decent rad or any coolant ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2017, 14:47:45
You can, but it's fiddly and irksome... collecting (most of) it in a bucket and flushing down the toilet is definitely easier ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 March 2017, 17:37:58
Fitted a new n/s/f hub.Then nipped down the local garage and got them to torque it up to 325nm. I offered payment, but they refused.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 28 March 2017, 18:08:11
Hi Gollum

The local gynecologist recommended amputation.

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 :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2017, 18:16:05
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 March 2017, 17:37:58
Fitted a new n/s/f hub.Then nipped down the local garage and got them to torque it up to 325nm. I offered payment, but they refused.  :)
Any more knocking?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 March 2017, 19:21:16
Two Michelin Pilot Sport 4's fitted and 1/3 worn Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 moved to another wheel and now stowed in the spare wheel space.... Other 1/3 worn SportMaxx RT2 consigned to scrap tyre pile due to four inch tear on inside tyrewall. Bloody potholes.

Only positive side to the tale is that at least I have a full size spare on board now.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2017, 19:28:12
Changed the oil in TBE (well overdue ::)), and finally got around to changing the Nokia Bluetooth unit in it, as its been a PITA for a couple of years ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 March 2017, 19:34:47
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 28 March 2017, 19:28:12
Changed the oil in TBE (well overdue ::)), and finally got around to changing the Nokia Bluetooth unit in it, as its been a PITA for a couple of years ;D

Fell out with the CK7W many years, too many echo issues. Started using the Bury kits with the appropriate 'take and talk' cradles, now have the bury screen (AD9060) installed in place of the cradles in all the cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 March 2017, 19:35:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2017, 18:16:05
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 March 2017, 17:37:58
Fitted a new n/s/f hub.Then nipped down the local garage and got them to torque it up to 325nm. I offered payment, but they refused.  :)
Any more knocking?

Yep, still knocking. Just waiting for the top mount bearings to arrive from Germany, and then change everything on the front end that hasn't been changed already.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: citroenguy on 28 March 2017, 19:45:07
Sold it yesterday  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2017, 13:54:55
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 March 2017, 19:34:47
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 28 March 2017, 19:28:12
Changed the oil in TBE (well overdue ::)), and finally got around to changing the Nokia Bluetooth unit in it, as its been a PITA for a couple of years ;D

Fell out with the CK7W many years, too many echo issues. Started using the Bury kits with the appropriate 'take and talk' cradles, now have the bury screen (AD9060) installed in place of the cradles in all the cars.
I like them, based on their simplicity, and just needing a single button to be mounted. Plus they can pair up to 8 devices, and connect to them all :)

The echo isn't an issue for us any more, as we use gayPhones, which (like Nokia or the era) have echo cancellation built into the handset.


This issue on this specific unit was it refused to connect to a phone when you got in the car, unless the phone was is its searching mode. Bizarre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2017, 13:56:37
Need to go and retrieve the battlebus, as its abandoned a bit to close for comfort to where the scum of the land have decided to set up a shithole.

oppsing gypos.  They all need lining up and shooting.  Nothing but a drain on society and the planet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2017, 14:01:03
Lucky heather, sir? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2017, 14:15:44
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2017, 14:01:03
Lucky heather, sir? :D
Will it help it to retain electrickery?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2017, 14:19:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2017, 14:15:44
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2017, 14:01:03
Lucky heather, sir? :D
Will it help it to retain electrickery?
That's a valid point. Should I cart a booster down there?  Not sure I can be arsed, so fingers crossed ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2017, 16:32:08
Battlebus collected (and had enough electricity :o).  New rear wiper arm fitted after a major struggle - the brass insert on the old one was seized solid on spindle, and the plastic had already detached, hence needing a new one.  Had to get a saw and cut the old insert off the spindle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 29 March 2017, 18:32:53
Bought it some sand paper  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 30 March 2017, 22:13:50
Today I fetched my ordered vanish. Jungle Green Metallic. 2L. 25°C tomorrow, good conditions for spraying...

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 March 2017, 23:05:29
Quote from: Zirfeld on 30 March 2017, 22:13:50
Today I fetched my ordered vanish. Jungle Green Metallic. 2L. 25°C tomorrow, good conditions for spraying...

Rolf
Get some pictures up of the job  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2017, 16:35:39
Prepared it for disposal...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 March 2017, 16:47:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2017, 16:35:39
Prepared it for disposal...
Are you scrapping it or foisting it on an unsuspecting victim?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2017, 16:54:09
Neither scrapped nor foisted :P

They don't qualify as unsuspecting either, as it goes.

All part of a greater plan ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 31 March 2017, 18:14:17
All I seem to do with mine is put diesel in it....get it cleaned by some foreign jonnies....occasionally get it serviced/repaired...bit boring really  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 March 2017, 21:15:26
Quote from: TD on 31 March 2017, 18:14:17
All I seem to do with mine is put diesel in it....get it cleaned by some foreign jonnies....occasionally get it serviced/repaired...bit boring really  :-\

You can't say that, being a diesel the DPF must explode every 50 miles after not doing a re-gen. The injectors fail more often than a fatty admin drinks a Stella and the soot chucked out blackens the earth after a few mins.

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 March 2017, 21:23:21
I have to ask that question again. Why does my wife's captur, and every other 1.5dci Renault (and Nissan), not have DPF problems when used solely for urban driving?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 March 2017, 22:17:20
400 mile round trip to Oxford in the diseasal Galaxy.

Too tired to think beyond 1 I am glad it got us home safely and 2 Deisel stinks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 March 2017, 23:46:29
3 - the only redeeming feature of driving a diesel is that you don't have to breathe in the pollution it kicks out - leave that for the people behind you. (Just had to give the 1 year old an inhaler because she is showing signs of childhood asthma  :( )
4 - diesel still stinks

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 April 2017, 15:11:30
Cant do a bloody thing. Ive assembled all the bitz to refurb the front suspension apart from the top mount bearings. Ordered them from ATP Germany nearly a fortnight ago, but no sign of them.
I emailed them on Tuesday. They apologised for the delay and said they would be dispatched within 48 hours !  ::)
So much for the fabled German efficiency.   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 01 April 2017, 15:26:28
Swapped the front nearside door from a donor car.
I now have fully working central locking for the first time in years...feel like going out & celebrating  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 April 2017, 15:36:15
Did you get that rear door off yet ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 15:58:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 April 2017, 15:11:30
Cant do a bloody thing. Ive assembled all the bitz to refurb the front suspension apart from the top mount bearings. Ordered them from ATP Germany nearly a fortnight ago, but no sign of them.
I emailed them on Tuesday. They apologised for the delay and said they would be dispatched within 48 hours !  ::)
So much for the fabled German efficiency.   ::)
They're fekkers for not updating with tracking numbers if you buy direct rather than ebay, but normally arrive within a week... normally dhl or dpd ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 April 2017, 16:09:37
Ordered on 20th March. Havent been given a tracking number or even informed of dispatch. Emailed today and asked for a refund.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 16:27:30
Disappointing  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 April 2017, 16:31:39
Yup. Got an early morning run to Heathrow on Tuesday and would like to have done the work before then, but it aint gonna happen.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 April 2017, 17:23:40
Swapped a glovebox over on the daily as I couldn't be bothered to fix the catch!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 17:40:38
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 April 2017, 17:23:40
Swapped a glovebox over on the daily as I couldn't be bothered to fix the catch!
Only six more screws once you've got that far ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 April 2017, 19:13:30
12 if you to take the donor apart as well.... not worth the effort, just slot another one in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 20:24:28
Took loads of pictures of it...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/KL51NUJ/IMG_20170401_190916_zps83wi8qor.jpg)

More here...

http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/library/KL51NUJ (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/05omegav6/library/KL51NUJ)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2017, 21:10:30
That is ...erm....loads of pictures.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 21:23:39
Nice aren't they :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2017, 21:29:24
Thought you had it sold  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 21:42:21
It's going just as soon as replacement arrives...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2017, 21:43:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 21:42:21
It's going just as soon as replacement arrives...
Are we going to have to play the guessing game.....again? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 01 April 2017, 21:58:54
Caravan is ready for spraying. No rust, no plastic. True metal...

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Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 22:00:27
Quote from: STEMO on 01 April 2017, 21:43:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 21:42:21
It's going just as soon as replacement arrives...
Are we going to have to play the guessing game.....again? ::)
Not tonight Josephine ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 April 2017, 22:33:11
Abused the Estate's load carrying capacity once again.  ::)  Boy you can get some timber in that barge.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 02 April 2017, 13:38:37
Big thanks to Tunnie for coming around with his daughter to read suspension codes on the Phaeton with his VAGCOM. The VW dealer will now have some explaining to do as to why the fault code is exactly what the symptoms suggested and does not indicate at all what they were saying the codes were. Guys on the Phaeton site predicted before it went to the dealer what the fault was likely to be and that is what Tunnie has now proven.

Man thanks Mark

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 April 2017, 13:51:18
Quote from: pscocoa on 02 April 2017, 13:38:37
Big thanks to Tunnie for coming around with his daughter to read suspension codes on the Phaeton with his VAGCOM. The VW dealer will now have some explaining to do as to why the fault code is exactly what the symptoms suggested and does not indicate at all what they were saying the codes were. Guys on the Phaeton site predicted before it went to the dealer what the fault was likely to be and that is what Tunnie has now proven.

Man thanks Mark



Happy to help  :y

Interesting to see what VW say now  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 02 April 2017, 14:27:01
The biggest heaviest thing I've had in my estate was a fruit machine. and even funnier still was it seemed to be quicker too on the journey home..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2017, 14:28:40
Hope you get a better result from your VW dealer now :y

And :y to tunnie as well, for helping out on VWOF :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 02 April 2017, 20:31:48
Washed polished & vacuumed the new addition to the fleet (Subaru Forester)  not that it needed much cleaning it is looking absolutely fantastic 😎😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 April 2017, 20:55:39
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 02 April 2017, 14:28:40
Hope you get a better result from your VW dealer now :y

And :y to tunnie as well, for helping out on VWOF :P

Scary a useless student with a crappy old Windows laptop and some software can do a better diagnosis than a dealer.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 April 2017, 08:53:18
Quote from: tunnie on 02 April 2017, 13:51:18
Interesting to see what VW say now  :)

Probably "Sorry Sir, but we can only report on what our official diagnostics say. You can't trust things you buy off the internet. So, shall we order the ECU in?" ;)

All I did was drive mine to the NEC and back on Sunday, came back £600 lighter having bought all the exterior lights for the kit car, carbide insert lathe tooling (you don't expect a little old lady from Sheffield to tell you "Are you sure you want that insert? I find these much better on ally, steel, stainless..", bits and bobs of tools etc.

Still, someone paid £11,500 in the auction for a BMW Isetta so I think I got away lightly :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 April 2017, 14:31:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 15:58:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 April 2017, 15:11:30
Cant do a bloody thing. Ive assembled all the bitz to refurb the front suspension apart from the top mount bearings. Ordered them from ATP Germany nearly a fortnight ago, but no sign of them.
I emailed them on Tuesday. They apologised for the delay and said they would be dispatched within 48 hours !  ::)
So much for the fabled German efficiency.   ::)
They're fekkers for not updating with tracking numbers if you buy direct rather than ebay, but normally arrive within a week... normally dhl or dpd ;)

They emailed me this morning to inform me that they now have the parts packed and ready to go. They will email me again when DHL collect the package, at some indeterminate point in the future.
Two weeks and all they have done is stick an address label on ffs.
I emailed them back, told them they are appalling and useless and demanded an immediate refund, which I'm sure they will ignore.
Wont use them again as a matter of principle. Fackin Geymans. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 April 2017, 20:08:09
Had four tyres put on the Subaru , got a really good deal on them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 03 April 2017, 21:10:50
I washed mine (yesterday).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 April 2017, 23:49:09
Quote from: Migv6 on 03 April 2017, 14:31:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2017, 15:58:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 April 2017, 15:11:30
Cant do a bloody thing. Ive assembled all the bitz to refurb the front suspension apart from the top mount bearings. Ordered them from ATP Germany nearly a fortnight ago, but no sign of them.
I emailed them on Tuesday. They apologised for the delay and said they would be dispatched within 48 hours !  ::)
So much for the fabled German efficiency.   ::)
They're fekkers for not updating with tracking numbers if you buy direct rather than ebay, but normally arrive within a week... normally dhl or dpd ;)

They emailed me this morning to inform me that they now have the parts packed and ready to go. They will email me again when DHL collect the package, at some indeterminate point in the future.
Two weeks and all they have done is stick an address label on ffs.
I emailed them back, told them they are appalling and useless and demanded an immediate refund, which I'm sure they will ignore.
Wont use them again as a matter of principle. Fackin Geymans. ::)

It'll be down to BREXIT.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 April 2017, 13:40:39
Started it for the 1st time in 6 weeks and it started first time as always!  :y

Took it for a run and went to the local jet wash to spruce the old girl up, unfortunately my Italian tune up blew one of the middle silencers, and I now have a noisy Omega!  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 April 2017, 15:31:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 April 2017, 13:40:39
Started it for the 1st time in 6 weeks and it started first time as always!  :y

Took it for a run and went to the local jet wash to spruce the old girl up, unfortunately my Italian tune up blew one of the middle silencers, and I now have a noisy Omega!  :(
It's your own fault for driving it. It would have been fine if you'd just left it to rust in peace.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 04 April 2017, 16:21:23
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 April 2017, 13:40:39
Started it for the 1st time in 6 weeks and it started first time as always!  :y

Took it for a run and went to the local jet wash to spruce the old girl up, unfortunately my Italian tune up blew one of the middle silencers, and I now have a noisy Omega!  :(

They make a very loud bang sometimes  :D No horse hair  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 April 2017, 16:35:37
Quote from: STEMO on 04 April 2017, 15:31:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 April 2017, 13:40:39
Started it for the 1st time in 6 weeks and it started first time as always!  :y

Took it for a run and went to the local jet wash to spruce the old girl up, unfortunately my Italian tune up blew one of the middle silencers, and I now have a noisy Omega!  :(
It's your own fault for driving it. It would have been fine if you'd just left it to rust in peace.  :D

I know!  ::)  It was quite a nice feature on my drive as well.   ;D

Looks like I'll have to reinstall it and carry on with the BMW which i just get in and drive!  :y

Quote from: EMD on 04 April 2017, 16:21:23
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 April 2017, 13:40:39
Started it for the 1st time in 6 weeks and it started first time as always!  :y

Took it for a run and went to the local jet wash to spruce the old girl up, unfortunately my Italian tune up blew one of the middle silencers, and I now have a noisy Omega!  :(

They make a very loud bang sometimes  :D No horse hair :-\

No horse hair.....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2017, 13:52:07
Drove it to Morrissons. Because there are more reasons to shop at Morrisons.

Put this together for the other one, ooh, shiny:
(https://preview.ibb.co/fXWf6F/IMG_20170405_134601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j8Zdtv)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2017, 13:58:08
So Morrisons sell pedal boxes then. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 April 2017, 14:16:12
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 05 April 2017, 13:58:08
So Morrisons sell pedal boxes then. :)
.

I think the staff might have nice boxes. :P  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2017, 14:19:22
Quote from: biggriffin on 05 April 2017, 14:16:12
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 05 April 2017, 13:58:08
So Morrisons sell pedal boxes then. :)
.

I think the staff might have nice boxes. :P  ::)

Just the female staff I hope.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 05 April 2017, 14:50:27
New paint for new arches

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 06 April 2017, 16:53:06
Quote from: Andy H on 25 February 2017, 17:07:19
Tried to do oil and cambelt on SWMBO's diseasel Galaxy. With the help of my 2 year old apprentice it took all morning to do oil & filter (& 4 nappy changes).

Sacked the apprentice at lunch time and moved on to the cambelt. Found that every bolt on the drivers side engine mount is a bstard bolt because the engine is too close to the chassis rail to get a socket on. Undid them all with a combination of ring spanners and cursing.

Reached an impasse trying to undo the bolts holding the crank pulley/damper. They shouldn't be very tight but in my attempts to shift them the engine began turning backwards  >:(  It started raining as well so I gave up and went indoors  :(
Round 2 of the battlebus cam belt replacement saga
Bought some Irwin bolt removers that bite into the outside of the head of a seized bolt.

It only took me two hours to get all the bastard bolts out and remove the cambelt  :y

Then I discovered that GSF had sold me the wrong cambelt kit  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 April 2017, 16:58:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2017, 13:52:07
Drove it to Morrissons. Because there are more reasons to shop at Morrisons.

Put this together for the other one, ooh, shiny:
(https://preview.ibb.co/fXWf6F/IMG_20170405_134601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j8Zdtv)

Blimey!  :-*

It'll be a shame to put your feet on those.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2017, 16:59:20
Finally took delivery of top mount bearings - 17 days after ordering them. German efficiency my arse.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 April 2017, 17:00:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 April 2017, 16:58:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2017, 13:52:07
Drove it to Morrissons. Because there are more reasons to shop at Morrisons.

Put this together for the other one, ooh, shiny:
(https://preview.ibb.co/fXWf6F/IMG_20170405_134601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j8Zdtv)

Blimey!  :-*

It'll be a shame to put your feet on those.

..and when you do, I hope you'll do them justice, like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzLjZWrpzmQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzLjZWrpzmQ)

<waits for protestations of "why do I need 3 pedals when I've got 2 feet", etc..>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 06 April 2017, 18:02:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 April 2017, 17:00:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 April 2017, 16:58:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2017, 13:52:07
Drove it to Morrissons. Because there are more reasons to shop at Morrisons.

Put this together for the other one, ooh, shiny:
(https://preview.ibb.co/fXWf6F/IMG_20170405_134601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j8Zdtv)

Blimey!  :-*

It'll be a shame to put your feet on those.

..and when you do, I hope you'll do them justice, like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzLjZWrpzmQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzLjZWrpzmQ)

<waits for protestations of "why do I need 3 pedals when I've got 2 feet", etc..>

Don't think that will work in a modern production car.....certainly doesn't in an omega facelift or Vectra (must try my Ford)
On the Vx's when you hit the brake, it cuts the throttle off....ie slight braking and hit the loud peddle at the same time and naff happens until you lift off the brake.....maybe cause they were DBW  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2017, 18:08:27
(about a week ago) Broke it. Bugger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 06 April 2017, 18:31:36
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:08:27
(about a week ago) Broke it. Bugger.

Buy a Ford.....you know you want to  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2017, 18:34:55
Quote from: TD on 06 April 2017, 18:31:36
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:08:27
(about a week ago) Broke it. Bugger.

Buy a Ford.....you know you want to  ;)
Its replacement already acquired ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2017, 18:52:17
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:34:55
Quote from: TD on 06 April 2017, 18:31:36
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:08:27
(about a week ago) Broke it. Bugger.

Buy a Ford.....you know you want to  ;)
Its replacement already acquired ;)
Does it smell of wee?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 April 2017, 20:15:18
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:34:55
Quote from: TD on 06 April 2017, 18:31:36
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:08:27
(about a week ago) Broke it. Bugger.

Buy a Ford.....you know you want to  ;)
Its replacement already acquired ;)

Spill the beans then  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 April 2017, 20:25:23
Quote from: tunnie on 06 April 2017, 20:15:18
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:34:55
Quote from: TD on 06 April 2017, 18:31:36
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 06 April 2017, 18:08:27
(about a week ago) Broke it. Bugger.

Buy a Ford.....you know you want to  ;)
Its replacement already acquired ;)

Spill the beans then  :)
On this forum? Ha! We've got to play guessing games till next week yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2017, 21:33:19
Removed n/s/f suspension leg. Built up new one to replace it, ready to fit in the morning. Working over the weekend, so hoping to get the o/s done on Monday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 April 2017, 22:44:15
Took the old girl for an MOT, passed with no advisories... again  8)


They also changed the fuel filter which I forgot to do - senility setting in early.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 07 April 2017, 14:01:22
Replaced both front wishbones on the V6, found old ones had poly bushes but didn't have time to swop them over to new ones. Is it worth doing?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2017, 14:04:57
Yes. In a word ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 07 April 2017, 18:17:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 April 2017, 14:01:22
Replaced both front wishbones on the V6, found old ones had poly bushes but didn't have time to swop them over to new ones. Is it worth doing?

Only the front wishbone bush was poly,(horizontal bush) are rear bushes (virtical) available in poly?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2017, 18:42:44
There is a company in Poland producing them.

From experience, I am going to say 'No'... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2017, 17:22:29
Tweaked the handbrake, now works on both sides ::)

Only six advisories to go... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 08 April 2017, 18:40:47
Did some bodywork on the right front door

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Will paint tomorrow

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 April 2017, 19:15:03
Investigated the cause of the non working headlight washers on the 530d (E39), so removed offside wheel arch liner to find the pipe was split and disconnected.  It's plastic and has gone brittle, so I replaced a length with rubber pipe but then managed to break another piece of pipe further down the line, so I will replumb the whole system when I get more pipe.  ::)

I also noticed that the shock absorber is leaking and the MOT's due next month!  ::)

I've got 3 cars and none of them are any bloody good!  :o  ::)  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2017, 19:16:33
Got a 525i with nearly 11 months on it if you suddenly get overwhelmed with cba :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2017, 08:54:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 April 2017, 19:15:03
I've got 3 cars and none of them are any bloody good!  :o  ::)  ;D
Welcome to my world ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 April 2017, 09:22:57
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 09 April 2017, 08:54:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 April 2017, 19:15:03
I've got 3 cars and none of them are any bloody good!  :o  ::)  ;D
Welcome to my world ;D

And mine... Fortunately I have the trusty Transit!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 April 2017, 09:54:08
Quote from: Lazydocker on 09 April 2017, 09:22:57
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 09 April 2017, 08:54:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 April 2017, 19:15:03
I've got 3 cars and none of them are any bloody good!  :o  ::)  ;D
Welcome to my world ;D

And mine... Fortunately I have the trusty Transit!!

I'm tempted to go and have a look at a fourth, which probably isn't any good either!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 April 2017, 09:55:01
Remember - you only need 1 of them to be any good at any given time. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 April 2017, 13:11:04
I could have done with one good one at 6.45 yesterday morning as I left for work.
Omega is currently minus its o/s/f suspension leg and sons Punto is SORN, but was parked in front of the Omega anyway.
I got in the 190 as usual to go to work and all I got when I turned the key was a click.
Got my trusty little booster pack, which never fails, and connected that up. It failed ! Engine turned slowly and that was it.
Took the battery off the Omega and connected that up via jump leads - it still wouldn't start.
I was now proper late for work, so rang the guy who had been there for 15 hours and explained things. He was not happy.
Out of desperation, I pushed it 20 yards or so to the top of a hill and rolled down the hill and knocked it into second.
It fired up and off I went. Havent felt so relieved in years. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.Blobby on 09 April 2017, 13:52:52
Put pete in it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2017, 18:48:36
Broke my news years resolution again  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 April 2017, 20:40:28
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 09 April 2017, 18:48:36
Broke my news years resolution again  :-[

But if you didn't get caught nobody will know, so just pretend it didn't happen.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 09 April 2017, 20:45:24
Waved to my trusty 2.2 as it drove off with new owner, after 12 years ownership  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 April 2017, 20:52:39
Quote from: tunnie on 09 April 2017, 20:45:24
Waved to my trusty 2.2 as it drove off with new owner, after 12 years ownership  :'(
Never mind, just look on the bright side. You were lucky to find a buyer.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 April 2017, 10:58:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 April 2017, 09:55:01
Remember - you only need 1 of them to be any good at any given time. :y

To be fair, there's nothing wrong with the Panda, other than it's a Panda! ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 April 2017, 10:59:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 April 2017, 09:54:08
Quote from: Lazydocker on 09 April 2017, 09:22:57
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 09 April 2017, 08:54:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 April 2017, 19:15:03
I've got 3 cars and none of them are any bloody good!  :o  ::)  ;D
Welcome to my world ;D

And mine... Fortunately I have the trusty Transit!!

I'm tempted to go and have a look at a fourth, which probably isn't any good either!  ::)

Well... I didn't count the project Mini which has been off the road for a while (12 years) :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2017, 12:11:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 April 2017, 10:58:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 April 2017, 09:55:01
Remember - you only need 1 of them to be any good at any given time. :y

To be fair, there's nothing wrong with the Panda, other than it's a Panda! ::) :D

I remember struggling to keep up with a Panda 4x4 in the 3.2 on some twisty mountain roads near lake Como. I was quite impressed, although its' progress was partly due it not having to yield to as much oncoming traffic due to its' diminutive size. It parked up at a village at the top of a particularly pleasant mountain pass and a Nun got out of the driver's side.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 April 2017, 12:27:05
But she was an Italian Nun, which is why you couldn't keep up with her.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2017, 13:35:19
Quote from: YZ250 on 09 April 2017, 20:40:28
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 09 April 2017, 18:48:36
Broke my news years resolution again  :-[

But if you didn't get caught nobody will know, so just pretend it didn't happen.  ;)
Good plan :y.

It wasn't my fault, you understand.  Some poxy Focus ST thought he had bigger balls than he actually had.


You'd of thought I would have learnt, seeing as the demise of the Silver Bullets gearbox was about 30 mins after a soot chucker Pisshat was being a idiot, and had to be taught a lesson in going quickly  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 10 April 2017, 15:16:46
Quote from: tunnie on 02 April 2017, 13:51:18
Quote from: pscocoa on 02 April 2017, 13:38:37
Big thanks to Tunnie for coming around with his daughter to read suspension codes on the Phaeton with his VAGCOM. The VW dealer will now have some explaining to do as to why the fault code is exactly what the symptoms suggested and does not indicate at all what they were saying the codes were. Guys on the Phaeton site predicted before it went to the dealer what the fault was likely to be and that is what Tunnie has now proven.

Man thanks Mark



Happy to help  :y

Interesting to see what VW say now  :)

This is so embarrassing for the dealer now. I took it back in today. They had Tunnie's output from the VCDS last Monday. They agreed to order the sensors. They have just phoned me to say that they started off NOT changing the sensor I asked them to change and spent 2 hours messing about. They then phoned to say they have tested the ECU and the ECU is showing - yes - an accelerator sensor fault. Spoke to the Service Manager who cannot apologise enough and is not sure where his guys heads were. I said this is serious as without an independent who is not a trained VW MasterTech I would have been on the wrong end of a bill of up to £2000. The part that is needed will arrive tomorrow and takes 20 minutes to fit. I will have to think how far I take this concern. Thanks again Tunnie.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 April 2017, 15:22:52
Quote from: pscocoa on 10 April 2017, 15:16:46
Quote from: tunnie on 02 April 2017, 13:51:18
Quote from: pscocoa on 02 April 2017, 13:38:37
Big thanks to Tunnie for coming around with his daughter to read suspension codes on the Phaeton with his VAGCOM. The VW dealer will now have some explaining to do as to why the fault code is exactly what the symptoms suggested and does not indicate at all what they were saying the codes were. Guys on the Phaeton site predicted before it went to the dealer what the fault was likely to be and that is what Tunnie has now proven.

Man thanks Mark



Interesting to see what VW say now  :)

This is so embarrassing for the dealer now. I took it back in today. They had Tunnie's output from the VCDS last Monday. They agreed to order the sensors. They have just phoned me to say that they started off NOT changing the sensor I asked them to change and spent 2 hours messing about. They then phoned to say they have tested the ECU and the ECU is showing - yes - an accelerator sensor fault. Spoke to the Service Manager who cannot apologise enough and is not sure where his guys heads were. I said this is serious as without an independent who is not a trained VW MasterTech I would have been on the wrong end of a bill of up to £2000. The part that is needed will arrive tomorrow and takes 20 minutes to fit. I will have to think how far I take this concern. Thanks again Tunnie.

No problem  :y

Glad to hear the VCDS output managed to get things going on the right track, I would hope as bare minimum they won't charge you for this sensor or the fitting.

Did they give you a report, detailing the ECU was 'at fault' - With approx bill to replace?

Happy to help  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 10 April 2017, 15:48:20
Quote from: tunnie on 10 April 2017, 15:22:52
Quote from: pscocoa on 10 April 2017, 15:16:46
Quote from: tunnie on 02 April 2017, 13:51:18
Quote from: pscocoa on 02 April 2017, 13:38:37
Big thanks to Tunnie for coming around with his daughter to read suspension codes on the Phaeton with his VAGCOM. The VW dealer will now have some explaining to do as to why the fault code is exactly what the symptoms suggested and does not indicate at all what they were saying the codes were. Guys on the Phaeton site predicted before it went to the dealer what the fault was likely to be and that is what Tunnie has now proven.

Man thanks Mark



Interesting to see what VW say now  :)

This is so embarrassing for the dealer now. I took it back in today. They had Tunnie's output from the VCDS last Monday. They agreed to order the sensors. They have just phoned me to say that they started off NOT changing the sensor I asked them to change and spent 2 hours messing about. They then phoned to say they have tested the ECU and the ECU is showing - yes - an accelerator sensor fault. Spoke to the Service Manager who cannot apologise enough and is not sure where his guys heads were. I said this is serious as without an independent who is not a trained VW MasterTech I would have been on the wrong end of a bill of up to £2000. The part that is needed will arrive tomorrow and takes 20 minutes to fit. I will have to think how far I take this concern. Thanks again Tunnie.

No problem  :y

Glad to hear the VCDS output managed to get things going on the right track, I would hope as bare minimum they won't charge you for this sensor or the fitting.

Did they give you a report, detailing the ECU was 'at fault' - With approx bill to replace?

Happy to help  :y

They only indicated what costs might be but 2 weeks ago they did want me to commit to 2 hours labour testing the wiring. This is when I said I could not believe that the test equipment could not diagnose the fault I took the car back - the dealer said they believed it to be the ECU. I asked  them what system they were using but have not got a proper answer - as said I do not know how far I will take this - I am away on business for a couple of days from tonight so will have a think. They are supposed to drop the car at home tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2017, 17:04:31
How old is the car?  Think they are trying to scare you into getting a new one?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 10 April 2017, 18:40:17
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 10 April 2017, 17:04:31
How old is the car?  Think they are trying to scare you into getting a new one?

8 years old. This is just incompetence. Weird thing is they could have fleeced me when I thought the turbo was acting up but they fixed it for nothing a few weeks ago. Maybe they see that as a lost opportunity??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 10 April 2017, 20:37:12
Did some painting after some welding (look some posts before) on the right front door.

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Thankx to my genius two little helpers!

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Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 15 April 2017, 18:31:56
Did some repair on the hatch back. There was some rust at the rear wiper and a bump left above the licence plate.

No problem.

At last I sprayed the hatch back. Not so bad for a winter Caravan.....

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 15 April 2017, 18:40:09
looks a really good finish for a rattle can  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 15 April 2017, 19:33:48
Hi annihilator

I never got such results until I found this material. Absolutely amazing. But 30€ each can....

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Elite_L0ver on 15 April 2017, 19:52:27
Serviced SWMBO's Zaffy with new oil,Filter,Air Filter

So it was only rude not to do the same with the mig New Wipers filters Oil and engine flush and also Chucked on the new drop links and fueled her then once cleaned up Straight out on the open road for some fun & Speed

Knocking Has vanashed also so watch this space  :y :y :y

Next on the list
Clean Both Cars
CamCovers & Plugs
Bit of a touch up on the Body Work & Wheel Arches Corrosion. 💦🚘
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 15 April 2017, 21:03:30
Topped the coolant up , topped the washer fluid .. tomorrow it gets its annual hoover out  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 April 2017, 23:35:32
A bit of wiring...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2017, 09:00:42
2 middle aged men swapped the front suspension over between 2 cars, and had to replace rearward wishbone bush on TBE.  Took far longer than antipated, as we were both suffering injuries  :-[

I'm getting too old for all this shit ;D

Rear suspension today, that should be easier :)


Thanks, as always, to chrisgixer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 16 April 2017, 14:49:51
Put wifeys private plate on the Forester, so easy now everything on line.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 16 April 2017, 15:50:42
Omegas foam rubber is dry at last.  So I removed driver`s seat to assemble it again. Also the nice cleaned carpet went to it`s place. At last I fitted all plastic panels on drivers side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 17 April 2017, 09:00:14
Nothing yet but need to change the main beam bulbs before MOT next month, plan on doing that today, fixed the windscreen seal that auto glass replaced when they changed the front windscreen for the third time, that came off both sides while driving at low speed on the motorway, did not realise where this weird like water drainage noise coming from the back of the speedometer etc., Then after stopping for a break on the M1 after driving all the way down from Dundee, saw the strip was loose (the cause of the noise :-X)     
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 April 2017, 09:06:32
Howdo, Mike?

Yesterday fettled the "roller skate" back into action and took it for a short blat following its hibernation. Seems to be business as usual. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 17 April 2017, 09:23:05
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 April 2017, 09:06:32
Howdo, Mike?

Yesterday fettled the "roller skate" back into action and took it for a short blat following its hibernation. Seems to be business as usual. :)

Yes all good Kevin, car still going strong :y, had a good run up and back to Dundee Thursday 7 April came back down on 11th managed to avoid the 3/4 hr delay on the M6 due to the burning bus by cutting across M62 to Leeds then back down M1 :y, and only spotted one omega and that was on the way up :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 17 April 2017, 12:22:25
Just replaced both main beam bulbs :y, done well to last 147k, unless they were replaced before I bought the car which I doubt very much ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 17:42:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Did you pull out a plum?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 April 2017, 20:15:12
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 17:42:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Did you pull out a plum?

Kick a man when he's down.  :'(   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 20:30:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 20:15:12
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 17:42:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Did you pull out a plum?

Kick a man when he's down.  :'(
You choose to drive own an omega, no one forces you.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 April 2017, 20:32:47
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 20:30:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 20:15:12
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 17:42:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Did you pull out a plum?

Kick a man when he's down.  :'(
You choose to drive own an omega, no one forces you.  :P

Not for much longer it seems.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 20:34:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 20:32:47
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 20:30:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 20:15:12
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 17:42:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Did you pull out a plum?

Kick a man when he's down.  :'(
You choose to drive own an omega, no one forces you.  :P

Not for much longer it seems.  ::)
Oh well.....all good things must come to an end.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 April 2017, 20:50:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 20:15:12
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 17:42:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Did you pull out a plum?

Kick a man when he's down.  :'(

My issue was:

1) I can't weld so no DIY repair.
2) If the sills are shot, what else is about to rust to the point of cutting and welding requires fixing.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 April 2017, 22:19:06
Quote from: tunnie on 17 April 2017, 20:50:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 20:15:12
Quote from: STEMO on 17 April 2017, 17:42:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 April 2017, 17:36:18
Poked my finger through the sill......  :(
Did you pull out a plum?

Kick a man when he's down.  :'(

My issue was:

1) I can't weld so no DIY repair.
2) If the sills are shot, what else is about to rust to the point of cutting and welding requires fixing.  :'(
1. Not strictly true...
2. Nothing that can't be addressed... See 1.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2017, 16:18:04
Quote from: tunnie on 17 April 2017, 20:50:44
My issue was:

1) I can't weld so no DIY repair.
2) If the sills are shot, what else is about to rust to the point of cutting and welding requires fixing.  :'(
I disagree.  Certainly my sills were shot. I've even got the replacement sills in Hornby's garage (based on the fact I'm not good at welding used metal).

But I certainly lack the skills to do bodywork repairs and spraying, which was the underlying concern I had with mine, even if I fixed the gearbox/sills/aircon, I'd still likely fail next MOT on perforated rear wings.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 17:42:53
Moin Sir Tigger

Don`t worry. It can be done on a boring Sunday. Did it two years ago. Omme is still alive...

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 April 2017, 18:20:08
I'll be round next weekend Zirfield!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2017, 18:55:03
This...

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/

Will fix most anything ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 19:06:14
Hi Sir Tigger

Welcome to the Black Forest!

@ Doc Gollum

Please no plastic
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2017, 19:09:10
Doesn't rust, is as strong, and as long as it's covered... lighter too, so it's win,win,win :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 19:12:10
No chance at German Tuev. Metal required.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2017, 19:15:42
Do they remove the sill covers or wheel arch liners or paint?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 19:28:12
Can happen....

Normally the engineers know the critical places. They knock there and they here the noise. Plastic sounds different than steel. If there is anything suspected, they go further.

Of course only on static important elements. On the outer arch, doors ect. you can use plastic if you want
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 April 2017, 21:17:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 April 2017, 18:20:08
I'll be round next weekend Zirfield!  :y
.

Poor fella having you descend upon him, bet he'd rather have uncle stemo vist,, ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 April 2017, 21:19:59
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 April 2017, 21:17:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 April 2017, 18:20:08
I'll be round next weekend Zirfield!  :y
.

Poor fella having you descend upon him, bet he'd rather have uncle stemo vist,, ;D
I don't need to go round, I haven't got anything that's gone rusty......yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2017, 21:47:47
Quote from: STEMO on 18 April 2017, 21:19:59
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 April 2017, 21:17:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 April 2017, 18:20:08
I'll be round next weekend Zirfield!  :y
.

Poor fella having you descend upon him, bet he'd rather have uncle stemo vist,, ;D
I don't need to go round, I haven't got anything that's gone rusty......yet.
Mirror, mirror, on the floor...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 22:12:26
Hi Biggriffin

Of course everyone is welcome in my little Omegarage..... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 April 2017, 07:22:48
Quote from: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 22:12:26
Hi Biggriffin

Of course everyone is welcome in my little Omegarage..... ;)
.

Conditions for oof'ers to vist is, curry house near by, and plenty of tea- coffee, or beer for non-drivers. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 April 2017, 09:06:33
Quote from: biggriffin on 19 April 2017, 07:22:48
Quote from: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 22:12:26
Hi Biggriffin

Of course everyone is welcome in my little Omegarage..... ;)
.

Conditions for oof'ers to vist is, curry house near by, and plenty of tea- coffee, or beer for non-drivers. ;D

Curry Wurst! Mmmmm!  :D  ;D    Great beer in Zirfield's part of the world!  :y          and serving frauleins!  :-*  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 April 2017, 11:02:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 April 2017, 09:06:33
Quote from: biggriffin on 19 April 2017, 07:22:48
Quote from: Zirfeld on 18 April 2017, 22:12:26
Hi Biggriffin

Of course everyone is welcome in my little Omegarage..... ;)
.

Conditions for oof'ers to vist is, curry house near by, and plenty of tea- coffee, or beer for non-drivers. ;D

Curry Wurst! Mmmmm!  :D  ;D    Great beer in Zirfield's part of the world!  :y          and serving frauleins!  :-*  :)


Hostility's ended with Germany, we don't need a wurzel going and starting, them again,
Take the lord opti, he knows how to treat women. :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 19 April 2017, 14:19:51
Fitted 2 new coil packs and 6 spark plugs to big blue following limping home from the lakes on 5 :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 19 April 2017, 19:24:35
Fired up the CD estate today which had been stood still since last August, gave it a good wash and cleaned all the moss and algae off it, not that it's going anywhere.......  no MOT, and probably worth no more than £100, I've got the space to store it and probably worth more to me as a source of spare parts to keep the CDX going, should that day arise.

Particular attention paid to the lower door seals, and keeping any rot at bay, even though there's some rust coming through on the rear arches. When we get some decent weather, I may just take the sill covers off to see if it might see another day on the road, but for now it's going nowhere.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 19 April 2017, 19:29:12
Hi Sir Tigger

Lahr is a sleepy little town near the French border. But nice little hotels - not expensive. Beer is better taken from Northern Germany, my real hometown - Bremen. Here around is wine country, because Lahr belongs to the warmest corner of Germany. Sometimes a little mediterranean weather.

When you need a party zone, you have to go 30 miles south on the A5 (no speed limit  :D) to Freiburg.

If some oof`ers came over here, I can offer a little "Omega welding workshop" over the weekend.

Rolf

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 19 April 2017, 19:55:26
Hi Tick Tock

Have to do the same over the near future on my 98 saloon. The car is not in use since November 2016, but pretty welded with new Tuev (until 6/18), new brakes and new front suspension. I will do registration next year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 April 2017, 22:12:35
MOT on the 3.2 Elite, Passed with no advisories. Will be sold soon. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 April 2017, 22:36:55
It growls and snorts , quite addictive . Just need the free flow stainless cat back to go on  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: danzigfan on 21 April 2017, 12:22:56
Replaced "wrong" driver side cam cover gasket...using Vectra's gasket... :-X I know I'm going to hell for this :P , a bit of fidelling because half moons are added from Omega's gasket but it holds...for now at least. I had enough of leaking directly on to exhaust manifold
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 21 April 2017, 23:05:30
Jacked up the near side front & removed the road wheel, gonna check the front pads for wear
Instantly noticed the brake disc was revolving on the hub slightly
No sign of the disc securing screw  ???
Scratchin my head now, thinking it can`t have just dropped off it must be in the .......
......turn around behind me & it`s sitting there in a little pocket cast into the wheel  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 22 April 2017, 16:48:02
Cleaned the wheels and thought about washing it  ::) Taking it to the car wash tomorrow  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 22 April 2017, 16:50:33
Removed the inner arch front cover, rear left side  :-\

Plenty of work underneath  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 April 2017, 17:16:16
Just gave it a good wash and then dried it properly - like drying a baby. gently with microfiber towels.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 April 2017, 17:29:49
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 April 2017, 17:16:16
Just gave it a good wash and then dried it properly - like drying a baby. gently with microfiber towels.


Dried it properly with microfibre towels? How is that properly? I use beer: chuck a couple of buckets of soapy water over the car, then a couple of clear water, open a beer and let the sun dry it. Much, much easier ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 April 2017, 17:33:58
That's how I wash the 190, as its paintwork is beyond help. The omega is still shiny shiny though, so I try to keep it that way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 23 April 2017, 01:22:23
Quote from: 78bex on 21 April 2017, 23:05:30
Jacked up the near side front & removed the road wheel, gonna check the front pads for wear
Instantly noticed the brake disc was revolving on the hub slightly
No sign of the disc securing screw  ???
Scratchin my head now, thinking it can`t have just dropped off it must be in the .......
......turn around behind me & it`s sitting there in a little pocket cast into the wheel  ;D ;D

Front pads are fine, but notice some corrosion forming around the inner wing welded strap
Spin off the corrosion & paint on some Birchwood Casey rust treatment.
Nitric acid mix & highly corrosive, but the rusted area starts to foam up niceley
squirt on some isoprop to wash off the tratment & it air dries real quick.
paint on Red oxide/zinc & I`ll do the other side tomorrow  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2017, 09:15:44
Started to take more bits off MV6, but thwarted quickly by virtue of Mrs TB's car booty shite all piled up in front of my tool chests ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2017, 09:52:24
Load it all into the bullet and ring someone to collect it... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 23 April 2017, 17:06:18
Cleaned disaster area and did a couple of repair sheets. Welding starts on Monday ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2017, 11:23:46
SORN'd the Silver Bullet  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2017, 11:29:22
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 24 April 2017, 11:23:46
SORN'd the Silver Bullet  :'(

End of an era.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 24 April 2017, 14:43:46
Pictures of disaster area. Will fix it later this evening. Sheets are prepared....

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 April 2017, 17:44:59
I recently did just that job on mine for the MOT. It's not that bad to do, although there is a lot of trim to remove so as not to set the car on fire when welding.


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/75qs9i6ugm4apdl/CutOut%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 24 April 2017, 18:44:40
Hi Nick

Did repair both sides?  I found very different conditions on the same car.

Last year I did the repair on my saloon, left side you can see above, right side was in top condition.
Complete blog here:

http://www.modern-classics-forum.de/board5-youngtimer-technik/board6-karosserie/2092-rettung-eines-omega-b/

On my Caravan (Estate) I did the right side two years ago, left side was Tuv acceptable. But now two winters later I have to do the left side on my Estate too.

Lady Saloon is still rust free in this places. She never have to work during wintertime.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 April 2017, 18:54:30
Quote from: Zirfeld on 24 April 2017, 18:44:40
Hi Nick

Did repair both sides?  I found very different conditions on the same car.



Rolf, I only did that one because it failed the MOT and I was pushed for time. Looking through the hole, the car should have failed on rotten sills too; the sill covers hide that rot. I will replace both in the summer when it isn't a rush job, and have time to remove all of the trim, carpet, wiring etc to do a proper, long-lasting job.


The other wheel arch is pretty crusty, but not as bad as the picture.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 25 April 2017, 00:20:34
Quote from: Nick W on 24 April 2017, 17:44:59
I recently did just that job on mine for the MOT. It's not that bad to do, although there is a lot of trim to remove so as not to set the car on fire when welding.


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/75qs9i6ugm4apdl/CutOut%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)
That's where mine has gone having to do the same repair myself ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 25 April 2017, 11:39:20
I still haven't removed the wheelarch covers on mine yet so I've yet to be shocked by the state of the metal underneath, if theres anything left..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 April 2017, 11:57:54
Dropped the BMW off at a garage because the front bushes have failed (again .. buy cheap, buy twice!) and I CBA to fix it myself.

They called me later to let me know my MOT expired on the 17th, as well. Oops. So hopefully it passes after they've done the arms!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 26 April 2017, 15:09:27
Picked up car from local VX. New immobiliser fitted. It starts now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 April 2017, 16:12:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 April 2017, 11:57:54
Dropped the BMW off at a garage because the front bushes have failed (again .. buy cheap, buy twice!) and I CBA to fix it myself.

They called me later to let me know my MOT expired on the 17th, as well. Oops. So hopefully it passes after they've done the arms!

£400 later, it passed.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 April 2017, 16:24:32
Treated it to a Tech 2 session.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 27 April 2017, 17:07:35
Quote from: pscocoa on 10 April 2017, 15:48:20
Quote from: tunnie on 10 April 2017, 15:22:52
Quote from: pscocoa on 10 April 2017, 15:16:46
Quote from: tunnie on 02 April 2017, 13:51:18
Quote from: pscocoa on 02 April 2017, 13:38:37
Big thanks to Tunnie for coming around with his daughter to read suspension codes on the Phaeton with his VAGCOM. The VW dealer will now have some explaining to do as to why the fault code is exactly what the symptoms suggested and does not indicate at all what they were saying the codes were. Guys on the Phaeton site predicted before it went to the dealer what the fault was likely to be and that is what Tunnie has now proven.

Man thanks Mark



Interesting to see what VW say now  :)

This is so embarrassing for the dealer now. I took it back in today. They had Tunnie's output from the VCDS last Monday. They agreed to order the sensors. They have just phoned me to say that they started off NOT changing the sensor I asked them to change and spent 2 hours messing about. They then phoned to say they have tested the ECU and the ECU is showing - yes - an accelerator sensor fault. Spoke to the Service Manager who cannot apologise enough and is not sure where his guys heads were. I said this is serious as without an independent who is not a trained VW MasterTech I would have been on the wrong end of a bill of up to £2000. The part that is needed will arrive tomorrow and takes 20 minutes to fit. I will have to think how far I take this concern. Thanks again Tunnie.

No problem  :y

Glad to hear the VCDS output managed to get things going on the right track, I would hope as bare minimum they won't charge you for this sensor or the fitting.

Did they give you a report, detailing the ECU was 'at fault' - With approx bill to replace?

Happy to help  :y

They only indicated what costs might be but 2 weeks ago they did want me to commit to 2 hours labour testing the wiring. This is when I said I could not believe that the test equipment could not diagnose the fault I took the car back - the dealer said they believed it to be the ECU. I asked  them what system they were using but have not got a proper answer - as said I do not know how far I will take this - I am away on business for a couple of days from tonight so will have a think. They are supposed to drop the car at home tomorrow.

Just to update that problem appears sorted - waited to do a few hundred miles before posting. It was both accelerator sensors at the finish and there has been a stewards enquiry as to how this could possibly happen. I remain concerned at the systems failure that came up with the initial nonsense. Anyhow resolved for now.

Yesterday had new solenoid on Insignia fan system which was buzzing loudly. I thought I was going to have similar issues to Phaeton when they first started talking about a new fan assembly for £400 - anyhow worked out at not very much after the diagnosis fee!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 27 April 2017, 21:43:58
Good stuff  :y :y :y :y :y

Did VW do the fix as gesture of good will? Considering they messed up!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 27 April 2017, 22:43:31
Subaru Forester delivered to my mechanic for new timing belt & water pump , last one fitted in 2011 only covered 8,000 miles since but I'm not chancing it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 April 2017, 23:11:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 April 2017, 16:12:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 April 2017, 11:57:54
Dropped the BMW off at a garage because the front bushes have failed (again .. buy cheap, buy twice!) and I CBA to fix it myself.

They called me later to let me know my MOT expired on the 17th, as well. Oops. So hopefully it passes after they've done the arms!

£400 later, it passed.  :'(


you do know that German model numbers are actually the factor required to pad the customer's bill?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 08:25:07
Quote from: Nick W on 27 April 2017, 23:11:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 April 2017, 16:12:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 April 2017, 11:57:54
Dropped the BMW off at a garage because the front bushes have failed (again .. buy cheap, buy twice!) and I CBA to fix it myself.

They called me later to let me know my MOT expired on the 17th, as well. Oops. So hopefully it passes after they've done the arms!

£400 later, it passed.  :'(


you do know that German model numbers are actually the factor required to pad the customer's bill?  ;D
;D ;D True!

Though in reality it's not too bad - two new Lemforder branded lower arms (complete); those are ~£80 a side from AGP to me so call it £100 each with some garage padding included. MOT at £50 (because I didn't shop around given it had run out, err.. 10 days ago ;D) and we're already at £250, so £150 labour probably covers the 'two hours' work (that was no doubt done in 30 minutes) ;)

Had I got off my arse and fitted them myself I could have saved myself ~£200, I suppose.. but I'd have had to move the Cobra off this to do it (and move the lift forward a bit as the 645 is quite a bit longer):

(https://preview.ibb.co/doXxBQ/IMG_20170423_163556.jpg) (https://ibb.co/i5tR5k)

 :-[ :-[ :-[  ;D


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 10:01:10
Any excuse is a good one :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 April 2017, 10:51:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 08:25:07
but I'd have had to move the Cobra off this to do it (and move the lift forward a bit as the 645 is quite a bit longer):


Oooh! New toy! :-*

How do you find the lift? Which model is it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 11:15:08
It's fantastic, and frustrating, in not equal measures ;D

It does make so many things much easier - not least getting into the engine bay/transmission tunnel to do things down the footboxes, because on my axle stands it was just too low to get under easily (without bits of chassis tearing my nipples off, anyway :-X ;D).
Wheels on/off etc is a breeze, suspension work easy, brakes are easy to get to and beside the two 'floor bars' that join the two sides and the width of the lifting ramps themselves access to the underneath is unrestricted.

It's frustrating because an extra foot of lift would be so very welcome! It's just that bit too low to sit under the car on a stool, so you have to shuffle under on your arse unless you can stoop to ~1m (I can't, I topple over ;D).

Ironically the garage has the head hight for a two post lift or full height scissor lift, but those are non-mobile solutions and ultimately the lift will live in the detached garage, which lacks the head hight for a full lift. This one is mobile so I figured it would be easy to move it down there..


Until we came to drag it up the little slope into the garage, that is! It weighs >500Kg so moving it, even on it's built-in detachable dollies, is not exactly easy. Moving it to the other garage will require the engine crane and trailer.

It's this one: http://www.garageequipment.co.uk/Garage-Lifts/Mobile-Scissor-Lifts/Mid-Rise-Scissor-Lifts/E4G-MR10GR-Scissor-Lift-Mid-Rise-1-Metre-Lift-with (ordered it at the Classic & Restoration Show a few weeks ago) - it's the cheapest they do, but more than adequate for home use, all electric so no compressor required for the safety interlock unlike their more expensive version. Doesn't have make the lights dim when you fire it up but then I guess the ~80Kg electric motor will do that! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 April 2017, 11:55:22
Have you thought about one of these? A friend has one (not same brand though) and its a handy piece of kit  :y

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CMC50-2-1-Folding/dp/B006WMXYGC/ref=pd_sbs_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GX2DK45589G2MY9XV5HH (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CMC50-2-1-Folding/dp/B006WMXYGC/ref=pd_sbs_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GX2DK45589G2MY9XV5HH)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 12:03:17
Probably a bit tall to sit on under the car but yeah, I have  :y .. how did SWMBO put it, "Jesus, you always want something don't you" ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 April 2017, 12:08:24
Would you rate it as a major PITA parking a car on it 90% of the time? Thinking it would have to live under Emma's MX5.

I probably have the space for a 2 poster, TBH, maybe I should look for a used light duty one of those?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 12:28:51
You can probably definitely pick up a used two poster cheaper.. but it wouldn't be a pain to park over the top of this normally - it doesn't stick out particularly far either side of the Cobra (which is tiny by even modern MX-5 standards) so no problem to get out over unless you put the anti-crush toe guards on it, and it's only ~110mm tall when down so not a big lump to climb, either

[edit] If you're ever passing you're more than welcome to stop in for a cuppa and a look at it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 April 2017, 12:53:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 11:15:08
It's fantastic, and frustrating, in not equal measures ;D

It does make so many things much easier - not least getting into the engine bay/transmission tunnel to do things down the footboxes, because on my axle stands it was just too low to get under easily (without bits of chassis tearing my nipples off, anyway :-X ;D).
Wheels on/off etc is a breeze, suspension work easy, brakes are easy to get to and beside the two 'floor bars' that join the two sides and the width of the lifting ramps themselves access to the underneath is unrestricted.

It's frustrating because an extra foot of lift would be so very welcome! It's just that bit too low to sit under the car on a stool, so you have to shuffle under on your arse unless you can stoop to ~1m (I can't, I topple over ;D).

Ironically the garage has the head hight for a two post lift or full height scissor lift, but those are non-mobile solutions and ultimately the lift will live in the detached garage, which lacks the head hight for a full lift. This one is mobile so I figured it would be easy to move it down there..


Until we came to drag it up the little slope into the garage, that is! It weighs >500Kg so moving it, even on it's built-in detachable dollies, is not exactly easy. Moving it to the other garage will require the engine crane and trailer.

It's this one: http://www.garageequipment.co.uk/Garage-Lifts/Mobile-Scissor-Lifts/Mid-Rise-Scissor-Lifts/E4G-MR10GR-Scissor-Lift-Mid-Rise-1-Metre-Lift-with (ordered it at the Classic & Restoration Show a few weeks ago) - it's the cheapest they do, but more than adequate for home use, all electric so no compressor required for the safety interlock unlike their more expensive version. Doesn't have make the lights dim when you fire it up but then I guess the ~80Kg electric motor will do that! ;D

There are plenty of right wing Tory MP's would pay good money for this service if administered by a suitably strict  dominatrix.

Back to the Cobra.......is that the later 427 body shell?

What lump will you be using?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 13:02:27
If folklore is to be believed then yes, most (if not all) of the kits available this side of the pond can trace their (body) roots back to a splash taken from an original 427 Roadster :y

The lump (when I buy a new rotating assembly, anyway) will be a Ford FE 428, or maybe rebuild the 390 10-over and stroke it to 427ci.. either way, somewhere around 7L in new money and the right number of pistons :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 April 2017, 13:08:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 13:02:27
If folklore is to be believed then yes, most (if not all) of the kits available this side of the pond can trace their (body) roots back to a splash taken from an original 427 Roadster :y

The lump (when I buy a new rotating assembly, anyway) will be a Ford FE 428, or maybe rebuild the 390 10-over and stroke it to 427ci.. either way, somewhere around 7L in new money and the right number of pistons :y


Any option should make for a rapid car. If memory serves the original 427 Cobra from the mid sixties tipped the scales at little more than one ton/tonne.

Will your car weigh significantly more due to modern safety requirements?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 April 2017, 13:15:48
Not much - around 1200Kg all up, I think; the Jag components weigh quite a bit and there's a good chance the fibreglass body actually weighs more than the aluminium original, too..

..but I don't have £70k lying around for an authentic aluminium replica, otherwise I'd be beating Dave's door down for one of these: https://www.facebook.com/DB-Replicas-183387568406503/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2017, 14:13:49
This!  :y

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/tiggerhayes/DSC_0141_zpsxoeamhjs.jpg) (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/tiggerhayes/media/DSC_0141_zpsxoeamhjs.jpg.html)

Don't think she'll be doing many more though, as her next journey will probably be on the back of a truck.....  ::)  :(  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 15:26:03
Bah... You'll get at least another 30K out of it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2017, 16:40:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 15:26:03
Bah... You'll get at least another 30K out of it :D

Not me, nor anyone else by the looks.  The current high bidder is a scrappy!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 16:55:42
You thrown it on Ebay?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2017, 16:56:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 16:55:42
You thrown it on Ebay?

Yup!  :o  ;D

Auction finishes at 9.00pm tonight.  Surprised no one here has seen it tbh.  :-\  No body cares!!  :'(  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 17:03:49
They care...

It's just that they're really good at not showing it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2017, 17:07:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 17:03:49
They care...

It's just that they're really good at not showing it ::)

Nah they don't give a shit!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 April 2017, 17:07:46
Havent actually done anything other than drive it, but I certainly proved TB wrong while driving it.  ::) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 28 April 2017, 18:08:11
The Omega ..........  filled it up with lpg.  17.8 mpg  ::)
Note to self ............ leave the dog at home so I can try harder next time   :D

On the lads corsa, Oil and filter change  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 April 2017, 19:12:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2017, 16:56:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 16:55:42
You thrown it on Ebay?

Yup!  :o  ;D

Auction finishes at 9.00pm tonight.  Surprised no one here has seen it tbh.  :-\  No body cares!!  :'(  ;D
£147 so far......good result.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 28 April 2017, 19:53:28
Quote from: STEMO on 28 April 2017, 19:12:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2017, 16:56:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 16:55:42
You thrown it on Ebay?

Yup!  :o  ;D

Auction finishes at 9.00pm tonight.  Surprised no one here has seen it tbh.  :-\  No body cares!!  :'(  ;D
£147 so far......good result.  ;D

Picture 6 of 8 there's a blonde eyeballing Sir Tig!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 April 2017, 20:02:45
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 28 April 2017, 19:53:28
Quote from: STEMO on 28 April 2017, 19:12:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2017, 16:56:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 16:55:42
You thrown it on Ebay?

Yup!  :o  ;D

Auction finishes at 9.00pm tonight.  Surprised no one here has seen it tbh.  :-\  No body cares!!  :'(  ;D
£147 so far......good result.  ;D

Picture 6 of 8 there's a blonde eyeballing Sir Tig!  :D
I would.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 April 2017, 21:17:33
£160, the drinks are on Tigger!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2017, 21:50:24
Quote from: STEMO on 28 April 2017, 21:17:33
£160, the drinks are on Tigger!

Hmmm the buyer has a score of 15 with 3 negatives for non payment/contact. None of the feedback is recent.  :-\

We'll see.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2017, 22:15:27
And I had you pegged as an optimist :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 28 April 2017, 23:50:48
Enjoyed blasting the 3.2 back from work in the country lanes, after a late night out. (No drinking!)

Average for the day, 22 mpg  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 29 April 2017, 10:06:43
Painted callipers, fitted new wheels and changed thermostat on the V6.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 29 April 2017, 21:31:25
Finished welding on inner rear left arch. Looks great.  :D

Tomorrow I have to transport two horses  from nearby Freiburg to Lahr. Thinking about using a trailer.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 April 2017, 22:25:43
Said a sad goodbye to the TD Estate, but the good news is the guy has two Omegas and as mine is in superb condition, he is going to keep this one and sell his other Estate, so hopefully it will cover some more miles yet. He said he is member here, but I didn't catch his username. A sad day for me having owned it for 18 years. I could have sold it ten times over from the Gumtree ad, so I clearly underpriced it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 April 2017, 10:04:17
Quote from: Zirfeld on 29 April 2017, 21:31:25
Finished welding on inner rear left arch. Looks great.  :D

Tomorrow I have to transport two horses  from nearby Freiburg to Lahr. Thinking about using a trailer.  ;D
If it's a nice day you could walk them... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2017, 11:18:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 April 2017, 22:25:43
I could have sold it ten times over from the Gumtree ad, so I clearly underpriced it. :y
I'll say it again, even though somebody will shout at me again, but it remains a lot of car for the money, so will sell at prices higher than we think, assuming its tidy and has long MOT
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2017, 11:25:14
Realised I'd left the CID in the Bullet, all nicely depaired.  So retrieved that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 April 2017, 11:27:19
With loom as you have the luxury of no longer needing the dash...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 April 2017, 12:22:51
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 30 April 2017, 11:18:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 April 2017, 22:25:43
I could have sold it ten times over from the Gumtree ad, so I clearly underpriced it. :y
I'll say it again, even though somebody will shout at me again, but it remains a lot of car for the money, so will sell at prices higher than we think, assuming its tidy and has long MOT

I shall certainly think hard about price when I put up the 3.2 Elite.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2017, 13:38:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 April 2017, 11:27:19
With loom as you have the luxury of no longer needing the dash...
CBA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 April 2017, 13:46:41
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 30 April 2017, 13:38:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 April 2017, 11:27:19
With loom as you have the luxury of no longer needing the dash...
CBA
"Squeak", said the mouse...

If there's any left*, I shall bring you back a box of MTFU pills...

Currently force feeding them to a Guardia Civil grunt with 'courtesy' issues staying here  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2017, 16:33:43
Removed LPG front end from the Bullet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 30 April 2017, 17:26:02
Hi Gollum

30 mls from Freiburg to Lahr, so I decided to use my old winter- caravan. Drives perfect with 1700 kg on the hook.

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 April 2017, 17:30:35
Fixed the non working sunroof by fitting a fuse in the appropriate fuse holder.  ::)
That's my grafting done for today.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 30 April 2017, 17:46:50
Uhps...I forgot...yesterday I did the final welding on the inner left rear arch.

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 April 2017, 18:20:50
Quote from: Zirfeld on 30 April 2017, 17:26:02
Hi Gollum

30 mls from Freiburg to Lahr, so I decided to use my old winter- caravan. Drives perfect with 1700 kg on the hook.

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Nice day in the Black Forest!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 April 2017, 18:24:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 30 April 2017, 18:20:50

Nice day in the Black Forest!  8)

Yes, better than here. Was going to fly the glider, but ended up fettling it instead, and showing my mate's little lad around the airfield. Judging by his performance in the simulator, he's a natural. ;D

Made up a battery to go in the tail, because more weight at the back helps compensate for the F.B. at the front. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 30 April 2017, 19:19:42
Hi Sir Tigger

Yes, it was a very nice day with a couple of friends on the road.

Lahr is located on the western edge of the Black Forest. In the west we have the Rhine Valley. The warmest corner of Germany.

Omegas board computer says 22...24°C on 200m attitude today. But from far you can still see snow in the mountains, east in the Black Forest and west in the French Vosges.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 April 2017, 19:44:54
It clicked past 176,000 on the clock today. The 190D will click past 230,000 in the coming week.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 30 April 2017, 19:55:23
Hi Migv6

176k miles? Just burned in!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 30 April 2017, 21:29:58
Got 210k on my 2.5TD, and still runs like a dream.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 April 2017, 22:49:54
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 30 April 2017, 11:18:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 April 2017, 22:25:43
I could have sold it ten times over from the Gumtree ad, so I clearly underpriced it. :y
I'll say it again, even though somebody will shout at me again, but it remains a lot of car for the money, so will sell at prices higher than we think, assuming its tidy and has long MOT

The guy that bought the TD, someone phoned me to say he has got on sale for £700!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 May 2017, 12:56:17
Removed the poly top pads from the rear doughnuts. Changed all 4 wheels.  Whipped off rear headlight level sensor whilst the wheel was off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 May 2017, 18:34:21
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
It's not worth their while, they'll get nothing they can sell as spares from it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 May 2017, 16:48:40
Quote from: STEMO on 02 May 2017, 18:34:21
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
It's not worth their while, they'll get nothing they can sell as spares from it.
Watched it disappear on the scrap lorry this morning  :'(

Scrap prices are up a bit at the moment.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 May 2017, 17:10:39
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 03 May 2017, 16:48:40
Quote from: STEMO on 02 May 2017, 18:34:21
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
It's not worth their while, they'll get nothing they can sell as spares from it.
Watched it disappear on the scrap lorry this morning  :'(

Scrap prices are up a bit at the moment.
Oh come on, Jaime. Next to the jag it must have looked small and dated.......and rusty.  ;D
You're well shut of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 May 2017, 17:14:19
Quote from: STEMO on 03 May 2017, 17:10:39
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 03 May 2017, 16:48:40
Quote from: STEMO on 02 May 2017, 18:34:21
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
It's not worth their while, they'll get nothing they can sell as spares from it.
Watched it disappear on the scrap lorry this morning  :'(

Scrap prices are up a bit at the moment.
Oh come on, Jaime. Next to the jag it must have looked small and dated.......and rusty.  ;D
You're well shut of it.
In some areas, the £30k Omega is better than the £65k Jag.

The Silver Bullet has been a fantastic car, I will miss her dearly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 May 2017, 17:18:08
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 03 May 2017, 17:14:19
Quote from: STEMO on 03 May 2017, 17:10:39
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 03 May 2017, 16:48:40
Quote from: STEMO on 02 May 2017, 18:34:21
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
It's not worth their while, they'll get nothing they can sell as spares from it.
Watched it disappear on the scrap lorry this morning  :'(

Scrap prices are up a bit at the moment.
Oh come on, Jaime. Next to the jag it must have looked small and dated.......and rusty.  ;D
You're well shut of it.
In some areas, the £30k Omega is better than the £65k Jag.

The Silver Bullet has been a fantastic car, I will miss her dearly.
If Angelina Jolie offered to marry me, I'm sure I'd miss my wife.....a bit.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2017, 19:57:39
Put over £80 of go-go juice in it :(. Been a bloody long time since I've spent that much at the petrol station  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 May 2017, 20:10:01
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 04 May 2017, 19:57:39
Put over £80 of go-go juice crude in it :(. Been a bloody long time since I've spent that much at the petrol station  :(
FTFY. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 May 2017, 07:37:59
Took the Monza out for the first time last night after its winter dash removal for heater motor and matrix replacemant. Time I got home after 30 miles, small water leak inside car and fuel leak from around pump area. Supposed to be at a show in Wallingford on Sunday so here's hopeing

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2017, 08:23:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 May 2017, 20:10:01
Quote from: RumpelStiltSkin on 04 May 2017, 19:57:39
Put over £80 of go-go juice crude in it :(. Been a bloody long time since I've spent that much at the petrol station  :(
FTFY. ;)
No arguments here, KW
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2017, 08:40:41
Bought and fitted a new electricity container for the Battlebus.   The charger's inbuilt test 'dangle berries' function was claiming it only had 28% capacity left on the old one.

Hopefully all the electricity won't keep leaking out of the new one :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 May 2017, 18:45:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
.

You did remove the front pipes( downpipes)?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 05 May 2017, 19:30:33
Sounds like me waiting in for Nigel from Nottingham on sunday after he said he was interested in my 3.2 estate and was coming to fetch it after saying numerous times he wanted it.. it goes without saying it's still here. and the part that really gets me is all he had to say was it was too far to come and it wasn't worth his time but no not even a call to say he couldn't make it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 05 May 2017, 19:46:44
Quote from: neil74 on 05 May 2017, 19:30:33
Sounds like me waiting in for Nigel from Nottingham on sunday after he said he was interested in my 3.2 estate and was coming to fetch it after saying numerous times he wanted it.. it goes without saying it's still here. and the part that really gets me is all he had to say was it was too far to come and it wasn't worth his time but no not even a call to say he couldn't make it.
Give Steve at Omegaspareparts a shout assuming that it's a definite breaker... He's a hop, skip and jump along the M4 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 May 2017, 22:09:03
Done nothing to the car but did put the scrambler back together. Took it for a test run, I'd forgotten what a blast it is. Power band is either on or off and it won't forgive you for being kind to it.   ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 May 2017, 00:12:23
Washed & polished the Merc & fitted new wheel centre caps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 15:19:42
Broke the Battlebus again
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 15:20:02
Quote from: biggriffin on 05 May 2017, 18:45:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 May 2017, 18:12:41
Waited for the scrapyard lorry not to turn up  >:(
.

You did remove the front pipes( downpipes)?
Nope, CBA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 18:15:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 15:19:42
Broke the Battlebus again
Fixed it.  MAF had decided it had had enough. It was a cheap egay special nasty one, so I guess I was lucky to get a couple of years out of it.

Original now back on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 May 2017, 22:24:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 18:15:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 15:19:42
Broke the Battlebus again
Fixed it.  MAF had decided it had had enough. It was a cheap egay special nasty one, so I guess I was lucky to get a couple of years out of it.

Original now back on.
I think I may have a DTI one somewhere... i'll have to have a look.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 06 May 2017, 22:57:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 May 2017, 22:24:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 18:15:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2017, 15:19:42
Broke the Battlebus again
Fixed it.  MAF had decided it had had enough. It was a cheap egay special nasty one, so I guess I was lucky to get a couple of years out of it.

Original now back on.
I think I may have a DTI one somewhere... i'll have to have a look.
If not, I do :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2017, 09:35:28
I think the original MAF is fine, it was only swapped while chasing other issues I had at the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 May 2017, 11:59:59
Washed it yesterday. Hoovered it this morning. Might give myself a treat and drive it to work later.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2017, 15:07:21
Rear droplinks yesterday... Only three things left on the advisory list :D Or was it four ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omega999 on 09 May 2017, 16:35:33
Continuing with the restoration of the 04 estate, 3.2 V6 Special, ex-police, Collision Investigation Unit from Thames Valley.

Removed all of the trim needed to get to the nuts that hold the roof bars on, (which are now free to a good or bad home if you need them, message me) Removed all of the gutter trim, rear side windows, light bar, grille, headlights and now on to the bumpers tomorrow. Then on to the prep for painting.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2017, 16:50:47
Noticed my headphones have a crack in the casing. Ouch. Ficking expensive to renew.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 09 May 2017, 17:45:19
Drove up to visit Serek to have a couple of jobs done ... and it was one of those days where if it can go wrong it will go wrong ... wrong parts supplied by motorfactors, and then they only provided one not two replacements .. so with some ingenuity and perseverance he got the car driveable again !

Going back in a couple of weeks to have a couple more things fixed as he now knows exactly what needs doing to what !!

So, Serek, many thanks for your professionalism and attention to detail, see you again later in the month :)
 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 May 2017, 20:14:28
Quote from: Entwood on 09 May 2017, 17:45:19
Drove up to visit Serek to have a couple of jobs done ... and it was one of those days where if it can go wrong it will go wrong ... wrong parts supplied by motorfactors, and then they only provided one not two replacements .. so with some ingenuity and perseverance he got the car driveable again !

Going back in a couple of weeks to have a couple more things fixed as he now knows exactly what needs doing to what !!

So, Serek, many thanks for your professionalism and attention to detail, see you again later in the month :)
 :y :y

Thats no mean trip, how far?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 09 May 2017, 20:29:43
Quote from: ronnyd on 09 May 2017, 20:14:28
Quote from: Entwood on 09 May 2017, 17:45:19
Drove up to visit Serek to have a couple of jobs done ... and it was one of those days where if it can go wrong it will go wrong ... wrong parts supplied by motorfactors, and then they only provided one not two replacements .. so with some ingenuity and perseverance he got the car driveable again !

Going back in a couple of weeks to have a couple more things fixed as he now knows exactly what needs doing to what !!

So, Serek, many thanks for your professionalism and attention to detail, see you again later in the month :)
 :y :y

Thats no mean trip, how far?

110 each way .. 2 1/2 hours ....  not helped by crashes on the A34  .....  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 09 May 2017, 21:59:34
Started stripping the 2.2 breaker, scuttle looks to have never been off so as I suspected the power sounder was still in place, bugger took 20 minutes to stop squawking in a bucket of water , is this a record? 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 10 May 2017, 07:45:01
Ok, it was Sunday but took the monza to a show in Wallingford. It includes a parade around the town before assembling on show field. On M25 coming home, had to do the childish thing at the two tunnels on northern section. Outside lane, backed off to around 60 mph then into kickdown through the tunnels. Some of you know how much sound I get fromthe exhaust on the car

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 May 2017, 09:17:21
Quote from: Keith ABS on 10 May 2017, 07:45:01
Ok, it was Sunday but took the monza to a show in Wallingford. It includes a parade around the town before assembling on show field. On M25 coming home, had to do the childish thing at the two tunnels on northern section. Outside lane, backed off to around 60 mph then into kickdown through the tunnels. Some of you know how much sound I get fromthe exhaust on the car

Keith ABS

Yeah - I do the same in the Westfield and I predict that this is a pastime AaronJB will take up once the cobra is on the road. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 14:30:00
Spot of wiring on this beasty...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20170510_142649_zpsjkstd5p2.jpg)

Which was nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 10 May 2017, 20:12:05
Quote from: omegod on 09 May 2017, 21:59:34
Started stripping the 2.2 breaker, scuttle looks to have never been off so as I suspected the power sounder was still in place, bugger took 20 minutes to stop squawking in a bucket of water , is this a record?

Emptied said bucket and the frigging thing kicked off again, duly smashed to bits and peace is restored  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 May 2017, 20:18:22
Hitched a borrowed trailer to it, and collected my boss's motorbike.
It turns out that at a constant 55mph, the car does 35mpg.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 May 2017, 20:22:38
Al that is a stunning truck! Do want..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 20:24:44
Quote from: Nick W on 10 May 2017, 20:18:22
Hitched a borrowed trailer to it, and collected my boss's motorbike.
It turns out that at a constant 55mph, the car does 35mpg.
Who'd've thunk it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 May 2017, 20:25:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 14:30:00
Spot of wiring on this beasty...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20170510_142649_zpsjkstd5p2.jpg)

Which was nice 8)

What a monster! Yours?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 20:25:35
Quote from: omegod on 10 May 2017, 20:12:05
Quote from: omegod on 09 May 2017, 21:59:34
Started stripping the 2.2 breaker, scuttle looks to have never been off so as I suspected the power sounder was still in place, bugger took 20 minutes to stop squawking in a bucket of water , is this a record?

Emptied said bucket and the frigging thing kicked off again, duly smashed to bits and peace is restored  ;D
It's the only way :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 20:29:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 May 2017, 20:22:38
Al that is a stunning truck! Do want..
Indeed it is. Only a straight six, but practically straight through pipes, sounds proper, well, proper 8)

Worthy of another shameless picture...
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 May 2017, 20:25:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 14:30:00
Spot of wiring on this beasty...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20170510_142649_zpsjkstd5p2.jpg)

Which was nice 8)

What a monster! Yours?
It is 8) And sadly not :'( Belongs to a bloke I used to work with, but very nice nevertheless  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 May 2017, 20:38:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 20:29:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 May 2017, 20:22:38
Al that is a stunning truck! Do want..
Indeed it is. Only a straight six, but practically straight through pipes, sounds proper, well, proper 8)



Yes, no engine sounds better than a straight six.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 May 2017, 11:31:12
I keep eyeing them up in classifieds but the heart wants a V8 and not one two cylinders short of a full pack .. and they go for significantly more money.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 11:38:26
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 May 2017, 11:31:12
I keep eyeing them up in classifieds but the heart wants a V8 and not one two cylinders short of a full pack .. and they go for significantly more money.
The GMC trucks are notably cheaper, but usually 6 pots, whereas the Chevrolet ones are almost all V8s and consequently twice the money ::)

A straight, original GMC truck and a crate LSx should still work out cheaper than an equivalent age Chevy one if you feel that way inclined 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 May 2017, 11:49:22
How fast are trucks of that era? I mean, I'm guessing it'll be a 6L+ motor, but I'm also guessing it develops pretty poor power and weighs more than the building behind it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 May 2017, 11:50:51
Quote from: jimmy944 on 11 May 2017, 11:49:22
How fast are trucks of that era? I mean, I'm guessing it'll be a 6L+ motor, but I'm also guessing it develops pretty poor power and weighs more than the building behind it.
They're not interested in that, Jimmy, it's the noise wot counts...innit? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 11:58:53
Quote from: jimmy944 on 11 May 2017, 11:49:22
How fast are trucks of that era? I mean, I'm guessing it'll be a 6L+ motor, but I'm also guessing it develops pretty poor power and weighs more than the building behind it.
Think it's either a 4.1or 4.4 :-\ won't set the world on fire, but it goes well enough. Performance depends on tune and gearing ;)

But as Stemo so politely suggested, it's as much about looks and sound as it is driving... that particular truck is a four speed manual with no power steering, so actually takes some driving.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 May 2017, 12:02:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 11:58:53
Quote from: jimmy944 on 11 May 2017, 11:49:22
How fast are trucks of that era? I mean, I'm guessing it'll be a 6L+ motor, but I'm also guessing it develops pretty poor power and weighs more than the building behind it.
Think it's either a 4.1or 4.4 :-\ won't set the world on fire, but it goes well enough. Performance depends on tune and gearing ;)

But as Stemo so politely suggested, it's as much about looks and sound as it is driving... that particular truck is a four speed manual with no power steering, so actually takes some driving.

I'd imagine 50 miles around the lanes would leave you with an upper body structure like Charles Atlas or Arnie ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 12:03:55
Funny you should say that... there's a power steering conversion kit in the post for it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 May 2017, 12:07:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 12:03:55
Funny you should say that... there's a power steering conversion kit in the post for it ;D

Did the owner say "I'll be back" ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 12:08:54
 ;D He's big, but not that big...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 11 May 2017, 20:07:47
Today I did a real serious inspection of the carrosserie area above the rear rear wheel suspension.

Rust everywhere!  :o

But only on the surface. Strong material below!  ;)

Sandstorm needed....

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 14 May 2017, 15:20:21
Front wheel bearing changed .. with a little help from the awesome brain of Nick W .. :) and a touch of anti-corrosion work on the chassis leg and inner wing while I had the space to work ...  just need to visit the local garage for final tightening tomorrow and that's another job jobbed .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 May 2017, 16:18:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 20:29:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 May 2017, 20:22:38
Al that is a stunning truck! Do want..
Indeed it is. Only a straight six, but practically straight through pipes, sounds proper, well, proper 8)

Worthy of another shameless picture...
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 May 2017, 20:25:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 14:30:00
Spot of wiring on this beasty...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/IMG_20170510_142649_zpsjkstd5p2.jpg)

Which was nice 8)

What a monster! Yours?
It is 8) And sadly not :'( Belongs to a bloke I used to work with, but very nice nevertheless  :y

All you need is Daisy Duke in the passenger seat. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2017, 19:04:05
Working on that ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 May 2017, 10:14:33
Dumped the battle bus and the merc at a car park, and replaced with these 2

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/8FF2EFF3-5080-4577-BF14-B945884B1633_zpsdygfmpco.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 15 May 2017, 10:21:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 May 2017, 10:14:33
Dumped the battle bus and the merc at a car park, and replaced with these 2

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/8FF2EFF3-5080-4577-BF14-B945884B1633_zpsdygfmpco.jpg)

Looks very Cypriot .. usual place ??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 15 May 2017, 10:23:10
Quote from: Entwood on 14 May 2017, 15:20:21
Front wheel bearing changed .. with a little help from the awesome brain of Nick W .. :) and a touch of anti-corrosion work on the chassis leg and inner wing while I had the space to work ...  just need to visit the local garage for final tightening tomorrow and that's another job jobbed .. :)

 2 minutes at the local garage and £2 in the Help the Heroes pot, back home wheel off, cap on, centre back in, wheel on .. all done and dusted .. and a I can now turn the radio down from its "hide the whine" setting ..  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2017, 10:45:23
TB spends two weeks relaxing with a pair of Ford Focuses... what could possibly go wrong :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 15 May 2017, 11:17:23
Put a nasty scratch on my front bumper!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2017, 09:08:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2017, 10:45:23
TB spends two weeks relaxing with a pair of Ford Focuses... what could possibly go wrong :D
Look closer, one is a Mundano

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 May 2017, 14:21:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 May 2017, 09:08:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2017, 10:45:23
TB spends two weeks relaxing with a pair of Ford Focuses... what could possibly go wrong :D
Look closer, one is a Mundano
Ah yes, previous model saloon ;) rarely seen here, even when you could buy one...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 16 May 2017, 19:10:47
Bought a sandblaster. Planing to remove the rear wheel suspension. Party time. Compressor value is 9 bar / 560 l /min. The tank is 300 l.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 May 2017, 10:59:39
Quote from: Zirfeld on 16 May 2017, 19:10:47
Compressor value is 9 bar / 560 l /min. The tank is 300 l.

You don't mess around, do you Rolf! Makes my little 50L 14cfm (~400l/min) seem rather inadequate ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 17 May 2017, 13:11:38
Yippee!!

My 1997 Omega Elite passed it's MOT with no advisories.

Another 12 months motoring.  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 13:52:49
Big Bang from Focus. Still goes like a hire car though
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 May 2017, 14:04:05
Nothing, really.. paid other people to work on the BMW (which has gained a rattle from the front suspension .. must take it back before something drops off).

Had some woman reverse into the Skoda while I was sat in it (waiting for the shops to open on a Sunday) and then deny causing the dent in the bumper. Tiny dent but that's not the point - show some backbone, accept when you've done wrong and teach your granddaughter (was with her) decent morals and values, rather than deny the obvious.. it was enough of a bump to nudge my car forward on the handbrake so it's not like I imagined it!  >:( >:(

Must buy front & rear dash cam..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2017, 14:06:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 May 2017, 10:59:39
Quote from: Zirfeld on 16 May 2017, 19:10:47
Compressor value is 9 bar / 560 l /min. The tank is 300 l.

You don't mess around, do you Rolf! Makes my little 50L 14cfm (~400l/min) seem rather inadequate ;D
There should be less rust on your fleet though Aaron ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 May 2017, 14:07:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2017, 14:06:32
There should be less rust on your fleet though Aaron ;D

;D ;D True, but compressors are like engines.. there's no replacement for displacement! ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 May 2017, 15:33:14
Fitted new adjusters to a replacement headlight that I bought ages ago for my BMW and then fitted it to the car.  I should be able to see where I am going now as the old headlight was more like a fishtank!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 May 2017, 15:50:29
Nothing by me but watch the 2 guys from Autoglass replace my damaged front screen,which has been cracked now for 6 months or more.

Not impressed by the new rubber trim that fits onto the new screen rails as whilst I accept it is more cosmetic than for keeping water out it seems to have very little contact with the bodywork at the top and both sides.

Time will tell if it remains in place although guy did need to use resin mallet to get it into the channel in the rails.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 May 2017, 16:03:49
Quote from: amba on 17 May 2017, 15:50:29
Nothing by me but watch the 2 guys from Autoglass replace my damaged front screen,which has been cracked now for 6 months or more.

Not impressed by the new rubber trim that fits onto the new screen rails as whilst I accept it is more cosmetic than for keeping water out it seems to have very little contact with the bodywork at the top and both sides.

Time will tell if it remains in place although guy did need to use resin mallet to get it into the channel in the rails.

Thats an indication that they did not sit the screen far enough into the aperture and that the bonding is to thick
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 May 2017, 16:29:05
So expect trims to come off then ? and back for screen to be removed and refitted  :(

See how it goes but the lip of the trim on the roof doesn't touch in places so sure water trap :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 17:21:13
Quote from: amba on 17 May 2017, 16:29:05
So expect trims to come off then ? and back for screen to be removed and refitted  :(

See how it goes but the lip of the trim on the roof doesn't touch in places so sure water trap :-\
So it needs to go back immediately
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 17:22:05
Quote from: Entwood on 15 May 2017, 10:21:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 May 2017, 10:14:33
Dumped the battle bus and the merc at a car park, and replaced with these 2

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/8FF2EFF3-5080-4577-BF14-B945884B1633_zpsdygfmpco.jpg)

Looks very Cypriot .. usual place ??
Not been to this area before, Pomos
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 May 2017, 17:25:43
Trouble is I have an urgent job tonight so 80 mile drive.Will see if they stay on car,but expect they wil as feel quite secure it just the flexible rubber edge doesn't fit to the bodywork on either side or the roof line,just the 2 corners.

Expect its just piss poor trims now supplied however the original was so badly sun bleached it was almost white and got split taking it off.

Fortunately the local depot is just around corner so may well pay a visit to them tomorrow and see what can be done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 17:27:59
More likely poor workmanship than poor parts
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 17 May 2017, 17:29:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 17:22:05
Quote from: Entwood on 15 May 2017, 10:21:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 May 2017, 10:14:33
Dumped the battle bus and the merc at a car park, and replaced with these 2

*** snip ****

Looks very Cypriot .. usual place ??
Not been to this area before, Pomos

That's on the North coast north of Paphos ... Western end of the island IIRC .... didn't get round that far very much.... fair way from Akrotiri !! Always enjoyed "The Pelican" in Paphos mind ..  before they built the new airport and the place expanded exponentially .. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2017, 17:29:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 17:27:59
More likely poor workmanship than poor parts
Exactly this. They couldn't fit an Omega screen correctly if the factory did it for them :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 17:32:34
Quote from: Entwood on 17 May 2017, 17:29:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2017, 17:22:05
Quote from: Entwood on 15 May 2017, 10:21:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 May 2017, 10:14:33
Dumped the battle bus and the merc at a car park, and replaced with these 2

*** snip ****

Looks very Cypriot .. usual place ??
Not been to this area before, Pomos

That's on the North coast north of Paphos ... Western end of the island IIRC .... didn't get round that far very much.... fair way from Akrotiri !! Always enjoyed "The Pelican" in Paphos mind ..  before they built the new airport and the place expanded exponentially .. :(
Pelican is in the harbour, Kato Paphos. Been there many times if out in Paphos.

Yup, I'm about as far north as you can go on Greek side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 May 2017, 21:49:06
Sorted through my Omega spares and chucked a load in the bin, due to lack of space.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2017, 21:50:43
Quote from: Migv6 on 17 May 2017, 21:49:06
Sorted through my Omega spares and chucked a load in the boot, just in case.  ::)
You know it makes sense :D
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Post by: STEMO on 17 May 2017, 21:52:17
Quote from: Migv6 on 17 May 2017, 21:49:06
Sorted through my Omega spares and chucked a load in the bin, due to lack of space.  ::)
In the bin? That's not very green.  Tut.......tut.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 May 2017, 22:02:08
Quote from: Migv6 on 17 May 2017, 21:49:06
Sorted through my Omega spares and chucked a load in the bin, due to lack of space.  ::)


Yep, junk is junk. I used to belong in the I'll keep that, it might come in handy camp, but have realised that it hardly ever does. I now need a really good reason to keep stuff once a job is finished. Once you get into the habit of not keeping used-up crap, it gets much easier :y
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Post by: STEMO on 17 May 2017, 22:11:18
Hmmmm....I have lots of 'it will come in handy' stuff. Plumbing tools (I've got bending springs for some reason  ;D), power tools that are well past their best, effin big stilsons...etc.
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Post by: STEMO on 17 May 2017, 22:12:08
I gonna keep them though...they might come in handy  ;D
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Post by: Nick W on 17 May 2017, 22:21:25
Quote from: STEMO on 17 May 2017, 22:11:18
Hmmmm....I have lots of 'it will come in handy' stuff. Plumbing tools (I've got bending springs for some reason  ;D ), power tools that are well past their best, effin big stilsons...etc.


Oh I have still have some, and do find it hard to dispose of working tools. Interestingly, I've had to put the knackered Dremel(sort of) back in the bin after Dad 'rescued' it tonight. He took some convincing that it wasn't supposed to randomly self-adjust its speed between 20,000rpm and 0.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 May 2017, 22:34:32
I was ready to throw out a Black & decker version of a dremel yesterday, but opened the case and tried it out and it worked perfectly after years of being ignored. Exactly the same story with a cordless drill I forgot I had. Stuck the battery on charge and then tried the drill. It worked fine.
This caused a bit of a problem, as I had already given the shelf they live on to swmbo to keep her gardening stuff on ,so I now have a pile of stuff on my bench which is currently homeless.  ::) ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2017, 10:14:53
I know a quick and effective way to tidy out the garage and shed ::)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 May 2017, 11:18:26
My shed is 6 feet from my house, so.................... ::) ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2017, 11:24:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 11:18:26
My shed is 6 feet from my house, so.................... ::) ;D
2' bonus safety zone then... ::)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 May 2017, 11:25:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 11:18:26
My shed is 6 feet from my house, so.................... ::) ;D

If your UPVC window frames aren't melting you're not even trying. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 May 2017, 11:27:50
Ive had plenty of "excitement" in my life up to now. I'm now trying hard to slip slowly and quietly into decrepitude.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2017, 13:40:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 11:27:50
Ive had plenty of "excitement" in my life up to now. I'm now trying hard to slip slowly and quietly into decrepitude.
Well mind you don't need to go into a care home.  ;D
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2017, 13:43:44
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2017, 13:40:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 11:27:50
Ive had plenty of "excitement" in my life up to now. I'm now trying hard to slip slowly and quietly into decrepitude.
Well mind you don't need to go into a care home.  ;D

Do you recommend the one you currently reside at? :)



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Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2017, 15:09:21
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 18 May 2017, 13:43:44
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2017, 13:40:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 11:27:50
Ive had plenty of "excitement" in my life up to now. I'm now trying hard to slip slowly and quietly into decrepitude.
Well mind you don't need to go into a care home.  ;D

Do you recommend the one you currently reside at? :)
No...too hectic. I'm lucky if I get to sit on my arse for more than six hours a day.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 18 May 2017, 17:24:57
Took my car to a garage to get the new wishbones fitted as it was to much bother to do them myself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 May 2017, 17:40:17
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2017, 13:40:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 11:27:50
Ive had plenty of "excitement" in my life up to now. I'm now trying hard to slip slowly and quietly into decrepitude.
Well mind you don't need to go into a care home.  ;D

I have informed those concerned that I will top myself when that day arrives, and I wasn't joking.  ;)
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Post by: Lazydocker on 18 May 2017, 17:43:15
Quote from: neil74 on 18 May 2017, 17:24:57
Took my car to a garage to get the new wishbones fitted as it was to much bother to do them myself.

Hope they've done it right then :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2017, 17:51:20
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 17:40:17
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2017, 13:40:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 May 2017, 11:27:50
Ive had plenty of "excitement" in my life up to now. I'm now trying hard to slip slowly and quietly into decrepitude.
Well mind you don't need to go into a care home.  ;D

I have informed those concerned that I will top myself when that day arrives, and I wasn't joking.  ;)
Trouble is, you tend to lose the ability to top yourself...unless you're going to piss yourself to death.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2017, 12:52:25
Failed to get the Focus up the track to where we're staying last night, ran out of power.

Let it roll all the way to bottom again, and gave it all it had.


It probably averages 1 in 3 for about 250m, with bottom 50m or so being concrete, rest completely unmade - so no momentum just means wheelspin
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2017, 12:52:51
Not that the bastid thing has any power anyway
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 May 2017, 12:53:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2017, 12:52:25
Failed to get the Focus up the track to where we're staying last night, ran out of power.

Let it roll all the way to bottom again, and gave it all it had.


It probably averages 1 in 3 for about 250m, with bottom 50m or so being concrete, rest completely unmade - so no momentum just means wheelspin

Tried it backwards, so the correct wheels are driven? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2017, 13:00:53
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 May 2017, 12:53:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2017, 12:52:25
Failed to get the Focus up the track to where we're staying last night, ran out of power.

Let it roll all the way to bottom again, and gave it all it had.


It probably averages 1 in 3 for about 250m, with bottom 50m or so being concrete, rest completely unmade - so no momentum just means wheelspin

Tried it backwards, so the correct wheels are driven? :D
Did that on first day getting up the short less than 10m driveway, about 1 in 2 slope. No clutch stinks like a hire car clutch ::)
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Post by: ronnyd on 19 May 2017, 14:32:39
As DG said a couple of days ago, what could possibly go wrong TB. :D ;D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2017, 18:27:39
Admired my shiny new front shock absorbers that I didn't put on and freed up the seized offside track rod, ready for alignment and new tyres.  :)

Fitted a new to me ABS sensor to the nearside front wheel, but the ABS light came back on.  :(
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Post by: peter the butcher on 20 May 2017, 10:39:36
Treated the old girl to a good wash and mini valet.... did I do it myself? no, just sat in a chair with a cuppa, money well spent, saved me on my own doing it for an hour probably, and they did a very good job too  :y
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Post by: Zirfeld on 20 May 2017, 20:07:09
Playing around with my new sand blaster. Variations in jet diameter, blasting material....learning by doing.

At last it works really good.

Later this afternoon I tested to remove the rear suspension bolts. One after the other. They all are free, nothing rusted. So removal of the rear suspension will be no problem.

97 Caravan should be great.

Rolf
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Post by: tunnie on 21 May 2017, 09:18:02
Disabled the rain sensing wipers in the VW via VAGCOM, to try normal variable setting instead. Live data check and all is well with DPF and other codes.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2017, 10:41:18
Dumped the Focus, mostly unscathed, and the mundano, complete with battle scars
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2017, 10:42:27
Quick cuppa when you get back later?
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2017, 10:48:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2017, 10:42:27
Quick cuppa when you get back later?
It's the whole tribe, so will pass this time :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2017, 10:50:21
No worries  :y Safe flight... Just landed there btw ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2017, 10:53:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2017, 10:50:21
No worries  :y Safe flight... Just landed there btw ;)
You on holibobs again? :o
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2017, 11:17:08
Nope, at work :'( simple process of deduction  ;)
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Post by: Zirfeld on 21 May 2017, 13:21:50
Did some painting on areas I sandblasted yesterday. Looks nice. Also I assembled the sill covers again.

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Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2017, 11:41:55
Arrived back at Gatwick, was unexpectedly greeted by Doctor Gollum who kindly dragged my 80yr old mum's luggage to the car :y.

Battlebus collected, made good time home.


Nice to see you DG, a very pleasant surprise, and thanks for helping mum out - though I'm surprised given her stubbornness over such things, surprised she let you help ;D :y.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2017, 12:23:52
Likewise :y

Although it would have been rude not to... Especially as I was being paid to be there :D

Her stubbornness must be mellowing... There's hope for you yet :-P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2017, 16:14:57
Recalled that the Roller Skate's MOT has expired. Just as the weather gets nice. >:(

Booked in for Thursday. ::) Will I last that long in an Omega with bust air-con?
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 May 2017, 16:32:02
Hosed  out the wheel arches on the Terracan & Subaru first warm day for ages all spotless now..😀
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Post by: Zirfeld on 22 May 2017, 17:52:13
Sitting in the warm sun with a bottle of wine beside. ;)

Thinking about, how to lift Ommis rear high enough to remove the rear suspension.

Of course without using a lifting ramp.  :o. I want to do some sandblasting above the suspension.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 May 2017, 18:54:02
2 x Runway Performance 926 XL and wheel alignment on the BMW.  :)
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 May 2017, 20:23:40
Discovered that 2 exhaust rubbers had worked their way off the backbox  >:(

Thankfully our office is next to a good motorfactors so I was able to buy some more. Then followed the rarest of all things, a 10 minute job that took 10 minutes. Drilled the hangers, refitted the rubbers and secured them with some R-clips.

Job jobbed.
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Post by: Shackeng on 23 May 2017, 09:15:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 May 2017, 18:54:02
2 x Runway Performance 926 XL and wheel alignment on the BMW.  :)

I hope they are better than the 926's I took off the TD after 5k or so. Premium ditchfinders, whereas the 916''s were excellent. :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 May 2017, 09:34:50
Quote from: Zirfeld on 22 May 2017, 17:52:13
Sitting in the warm sun with a bottle of wine beside. ;)

Thinking about, how to lift Ommis rear high enough to remove the rear suspension.

Of course without using a lifting ramp.  :o. I want to do some sandblasting above the suspension.

Rolf

What sand blaster do you have?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 10:53:42
Took oil filter cap off the 3.2, expecting to find mayo, none. Even after few short runs of late, clearly by using it every Friday for work is helping there.

But neither car used today, working from home. Might have to spark the BBQ up for lunch  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 16:57:38
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 10:53:42
But neither car used today, working from home. Might have to spark the BBQ up for lunch  8)
As per usual when I work from home, lunch was cancelled. Again.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 17:07:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 16:57:38
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 10:53:42
But neither car used today, working from home. Might have to spark the BBQ up for lunch  8)
As per usual when I work from home, lunch was cancelled. Again.  >:(

Lunchtime = Phone off & laptop shut.  :)

Problem solved!  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 17:11:55
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 17:07:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 16:57:38
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 10:53:42
But neither car used today, working from home. Might have to spark the BBQ up for lunch  8)
As per usual when I work from home, lunch was cancelled. Again.  >:(

Lunchtime = Phone off & laptop shut.  :)

Problem solved!  :y
Just before lunch, panicky phone call from one of the managers working on something I can't mention, "we need an ESX server and a Linux 7 VM in the next 90 minutes"
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Post by: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 17:31:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 17:11:55
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 17:07:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 16:57:38
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 10:53:42
But neither car used today, working from home. Might have to spark the BBQ up for lunch  8)
As per usual when I work from home, lunch was cancelled. Again.  >:(

Lunchtime = Phone off & laptop shut.  :)

Problem solved!  :y
Just before lunch, panicky phone call from one of the managers working on something I can't mention, "we need an ESX server and a Linux 7 VM in the next 90 minutes"

and in your best Blue Peter voice you said, "Here is one I produced earlier"  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 17:52:56
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 17:31:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 17:11:55
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 17:07:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2017, 16:57:38
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2017, 10:53:42
But neither car used today, working from home. Might have to spark the BBQ up for lunch  8)
As per usual when I work from home, lunch was cancelled. Again.  >:(

Lunchtime = Phone off & laptop shut.  :)

Problem solved!  :y
Just before lunch, panicky phone call from one of the managers working on something I can't mention, "we need an ESX server and a Linux 7 VM in the next 90 minutes"

and in your best Blue Peter voice you said, "Here is one I produced earlier"  ;D
Well, I had a conveniently located unused server sat and cabled in the right location...  ...just the wrong OS on it, law of sod.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 23 May 2017, 18:06:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 May 2017, 09:34:50
Quote from: Zirfeld on 22 May 2017, 17:52:13
Sitting in the warm sun with a bottle of wine beside. ;)

Thinking about, how to lift Ommis rear high enough to remove the rear suspension.

Of course without using a lifting ramp.  :o. I want to do some sandblasting above the suspension.

Rolf

What sand blaster do you have?

Hi Fuse

My sandblaster is ordinary e-bay, but I did modification in jet diameter. The result is good, later I will add changeable jets for different materials. This time I will use quartz sand 0,3 mm 6 mm jet.

Most important seems me constant air and high pressure.

I use this one

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Rolf

 
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Post by: aaronjb on 24 May 2017, 08:12:30
That is a man sized compressor.

.. think I've said that before ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2017, 09:11:21
I would love a sandblaster. It just what the underside of my old 190 needs. Don't suppose it would go down too well, using one on the drive though  :)
I gave the Omega a good wash a couple of days ago. I noticed this morning that it is covered in a combination of albatross shite, and a fine reddish brown sand.
Oh for the days when I had a garage.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 May 2017, 09:24:51
Quote from: Migv6 on 24 May 2017, 09:11:21
I would love a sandblaster. It just what the underside of my old 190 needs. Don't suppose it would go down too well, using one on the drive though  :)
I gave the Omega a good wash a couple of days ago. I noticed this morning that it is covered in a combination of albatross shite, and a fine reddish brown sand.
Oh for the days when I had a garage.  :'(

Judging by the splatter across my drive and car the other day, there is a shitehawk round here who is fond of a good hot curry!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 May 2017, 09:44:08
Quote from: Migv6 on 24 May 2017, 09:11:21
I would love a sandblaster. It just what the underside of my old 190 needs. Don't suppose it would go down too well, using one on the drive though  :)
I gave the Omega a good wash a couple of days ago. I noticed this morning that it is covered in a combination of albatross shite, and a fine reddish brown sand.
Oh for the days when I had a garage.  :'(

If you can use soda then doing it outside isn't so much of a problem as it washes away.. you do need a very manly compressor, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 May 2017, 16:51:01
Broken it. Osr abs sensor again... >:(

On the plus side, I thought the gearbox had shat itself... The sensor failed during an upshot from second to fourth and ended up with an almighty thump in third, I think, and limp mode ::)
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Post by: Zirfeld on 24 May 2017, 19:58:46
Prepared my Caravan for the sandstorm coming op this weekend...

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 25 May 2017, 15:30:17
My car could do with a good blasting to rid it of the rust and muck before large sections disappear. but I doubt it will get the attention it needs unfortunately.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 25 May 2017, 16:36:53
Hi Neil

Just DO it!  ;)

Today I removed the rear suspension. Never did it before on an Omega. I removed the traverse, differential screws, kardan, brakes (hand and hydraulic) and the shock absorbers. The suspension is free now. :D

Tomorrow I will lift the car, roll beside the suspension and start sandblasting.

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 25 May 2017, 16:37:08
Ordered new anti roll bar brushes for the Terracan.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2017, 18:36:28
Jag electrics were being finicky for last couple of days, silly things like alarm going off, and mirrors not unfolding when unlocking.  Aparently fussy if battery gets low, and has been sat unused for a couple of weeks.

So took it for a spin last night to get some electricity in it - charger wasn't really touching it, I suspect I need to take battery off and charge it that way, but driving it was far more fun.
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2017, 18:42:10
Passed the MOT and took this picture  :y


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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2017, 18:47:16
Washed it for the last time. Probably ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 25 May 2017, 19:54:07
Hi Doc Gollum

I only wash after work. Before it can be senseless...

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2017, 20:57:52
 ;D

Last done five or six weeks ago, so was due. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 May 2017, 21:37:08
Got a new MOT on the Elite :)
Only 11 advisories...........
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2017, 21:39:48
MOT on the roller skate. 3 advisories. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2017, 22:48:00
Quote from: Andy H on 25 May 2017, 21:37:08
Got a new MOT on the Elite :)
Only 11 advisories...........
I thought seven was bad :D

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2017, 21:39:48
MOT on the roller skate. 3 advisories. :-[
Good excuse to upgrade the advisory bits ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2017, 23:06:11
4 advisories here on a 51 plate with 209k (mainly lose surface rust in various locations on the underside, No mention of the sills.)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 May 2017, 23:18:04
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2017, 23:06:11
4 advisories here on a 51 plate with 209k (mainly lose surface rust in various locations on the underside, No mention of the sills.)
Mine all seem to be related to rust as well (including the oil leak from the sump ::))
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Oil leak Engine sump corroded ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% inballance (3.7.B.5b)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2017, 23:39:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2017, 22:48:00
Good excuse to upgrade the advisory bits ;)

The wafer thin rear brake pads, you mean? :-[

Damn things are £60 an axle and have been outlasted by the tyres, but they do bite well. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2017, 23:43:01
Worth every penny then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 26 May 2017, 09:39:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2017, 18:36:28
Jag electrics were being finicky for last couple of days, silly things like alarm going off, and mirrors not unfolding when unlocking.  Aparently fussy if battery gets low, and has been sat unused for a couple of weeks.

So took it for a spin last night to get some electricity in it - charger wasn't really touching it, I suspect I need to take battery off and charge it that way, but driving it was far more fun.

Jag/L rover electrics are a pain for being voltage fussy,if doing diagnostics a charger or external power source is needed or they will throw there toys out :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 12:19:18
Filled the German up with diesel. Gets a bit tedious having to fill the tank every 900 miles or so.  ::)
Ah, these diesels, terrible terrible things.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 May 2017, 14:19:16
Waiting for recovery truck to collect the roller skate. Suspect dead fuel pump. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:39:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 12:19:18
Filled the German up with diesel. Gets a bit tedious having to fill the tank every 900 miles or so.  ::)
Ah, these diesels, terrible terrible things.  ::)

Good going, how big is the tank? I've nudged 750 miles in a tank in the VW. Think 800 is possible, but not 900 for me.

But yes, the less visits to the petrol station the better. Just had to fill up the 3.2 again, did not crack 300. Again.  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:40:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2017, 18:36:28
Jag electrics were being finicky for last couple of days, silly things like alarm going off, and mirrors not unfolding when unlocking.  Aparently fussy if battery gets low, and has been sat unused for a couple of weeks.

So took it for a spin last night to get some electricity in it - charger wasn't really touching it, I suspect I need to take battery off and charge it that way, but driving it was far more fun.

What's the tech2 version for Jags? Have you invested in one?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 May 2017, 14:59:26
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:39:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 12:19:18
Filled the German up with diesel. Gets a bit tedious having to fill the tank every 900 miles or so.  ::)
Ah, these diesels, terrible terrible things.  ::)

Good going, how big is the tank? I've nudged 750 miles in a tank in the VW. Think 800 is possible, but not 900 for me.

But yes, the less visits to the petrol station the better. Just had to fill up the 3.2 again, did not crack 300. Again.  ;D

Passat cc has a 70 litre tank from memory, the 435d is 57l the same as the Zaf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 15:03:07
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 May 2017, 14:59:26
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:39:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 12:19:18
Filled the German up with diesel. Gets a bit tedious having to fill the tank every 900 miles or so.  ::)
Ah, these diesels, terrible terrible things.  ::)

Good going, how big is the tank? I've nudged 750 miles in a tank in the VW. Think 800 is possible, but not 900 for me.

But yes, the less visits to the petrol station the better. Just had to fill up the 3.2 again, did not crack 300. Again.  ;D

Passat cc has a 70 litre tank from memory, the 435d is 57l the same as the Zaf

So 900 miles from 57L? ~ 71mpg over a tank, can't see that from 435d?

I've seen mid 60's average on a 70mph cruise up north from the CC.

MID tells me over the last 4,000 miles I've averaged 51mpg, not bad considering I commute into London.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 May 2017, 15:52:32
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 15:03:07
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 May 2017, 14:59:26
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:39:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 12:19:18
Filled the German up with diesel. Gets a bit tedious having to fill the tank every 900 miles or so.  ::)
Ah, these diesels, terrible terrible things.  ::)

Good going, how big is the tank? I've nudged 750 miles in a tank in the VW. Think 800 is possible, but not 900 for me.

But yes, the less visits to the petrol station the better. Just had to fill up the 3.2 again, did not crack 300. Again.  ;D

Passat cc has a 70 litre tank from memory, the 435d is 57l the same as the Zaf

So 900 miles from 57L? ~ 71mpg over a tank, can't see that from 435d?

I've seen mid 60's average on a 70mph cruise up north from the CC.

MID tells me over the last 4,000 miles I've averaged 51mpg, not bad considering I commute into London.

Sadly about the same as me, my commute has also sadly turned into a stop start affair  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 26 May 2017, 15:56:29
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:39:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 12:19:18
Filled the German up with diesel. Gets a bit tedious having to fill the tank every 900 miles or so.  ::)
Ah, these diesels, terrible terrible things.  ::)

Good going, how big is the tank? I've nudged 750 miles in a tank in the VW. Think 800 is possible, but not 900 for me.

But yes, the less visits to the petrol station the better. Just had to fill up the 3.2 again, did not crack 300. Again.  ;D

I've managed over 600 miles in the Touareg,when filled it says range 700 miles but I'm not brave enough :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 16:04:00
Random note on diesels, is it just me or in the hotter weather do they heat up far, far quicker?

In winter I've noticed they take an age to get up to temp, but recently been super quick. I find the 3.2 is less affected by outside temp  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 16:35:03
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:39:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 May 2017, 12:19:18
Filled the German up with diesel. Gets a bit tedious having to fill the tank every 900 miles or so.  ::)
Ah, these diesels, terrible terrible things.  ::)

Good going, how big is the tank? I've nudged 750 miles in a tank in the VW. Think 800 is possible, but not 900 for me.

But yes, the less visits to the petrol station the better. Just had to fill up the 3.2 again, did not crack 300. Again.  ;D

There was a massive dollop of tongue in cheek in my post, as I know how people love diesels.  ::)
The only time that sort of mileage was achieved was on a constant run in the wife's 420d, which will average 62mpg on a constant run, but generally sits around mid 40's mpg due to her driving style. The 435d will only do 48-50mpg on a constant run, which considering most of my run up to Whitby was 50mph average speed monitoring it achieved that easily.  ::) In fairness, I'm not bothered what the 435d does, it's just such a great engine performance wise.  :y
Sorry for any confusion.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 26 May 2017, 17:36:35
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 16:04:00
Random note on diesels, is it just me or in the hotter weather do they heat up far, far quicker?

In winter I've noticed they take an age to get up to temp, but recently been super quick. I find the 3.2 is less affected by outside temp  :-\

Well a diesel generates less heat than a petrol, so yes they will get hotter quicker on hot days....

Ive just noticed my Ford has an average of 50mpg according to the fuel comp......considering it doesn't do many long runs and its just town work its pretty good  :y

If I reset the trip on a run to Heathrow for example.....it reckons its achieved 75mpg on a steady 70mph run for 65 odd miles  :y

However having the aircon on for the last couple of days has been hammering the consumption  :(
Being only a 1.6TD with aircon on you have give the engine more beans from pulling away....otherwise it struggles....  :(

A mate of mine has just got a merc S350 ... lovely car  :) He reckons the fuel comp is showing 65mpg at a constant 70mph on the motorway ......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 26 May 2017, 18:25:50
Lifted up the back of my Caravan. Removed rear suspension completely. So many rust! But only on the surface. No holes.

(https://s17.postimg.org/wjky25b7z/P4010002.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/m9ij2wlcb/)bild hochladen (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

In the afternoon I started grinding and sandblasting. It works fine, but in direct sun it was too hot. 30°C in shadow in my garage yard! But there was no shadow.

So I will do the job Saturday morning.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 May 2017, 22:22:35
Quote from: TD on 26 May 2017, 17:36:35
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 16:04:00
Random note on diesels, is it just me or in the hotter weather do they heat up far, far quicker?

In winter I've noticed they take an age to get up to temp, but recently been super quick. I find the 3.2 is less affected by outside temp  :-\

Well a diesel generates less heat than a petrol, so yes they will get hotter quicker.

Also, aren't diesel blocks thicker and heavier than petrol equivalents? So there's more metal to heat up?

Today I cleaned (scraped) and hoovered the old girl out. £1.50 worth of car wash tomorrow and she'll be ready for her new owner. I'd love to say she'll be cherished, but a continued life of hauling building materials awaits, but with the addition of 2 large dogs to contend with too  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 May 2017, 22:36:16
It's what they're built for ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 09:57:14
Quote from: jimmy944 on 26 May 2017, 22:22:35
Quote from: TD on 26 May 2017, 17:36:35
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 16:04:00
Random note on diesels, is it just me or in the hotter weather do they heat up far, far quicker?

In winter I've noticed they take an age to get up to temp, but recently been super quick. I find the 3.2 is less affected by outside temp  :-\

Well a diesel generates less heat than a petrol, so yes they will get hotter quicker.

Also, aren't diesel blocks thicker and heavier than petrol equivalents? So there's more metal to heat up?

Today I cleaned (scraped) and hoovered the old girl out. £1.50 worth of car wash tomorrow and she'll be ready for her new owner. I'd love to say she'll be cherished, but a continued life of hauling building materials awaits, but with the addition of 2 large dogs to contend with too  ::)
I always thought it was due to the larger water jacket years ago, though not sure if that's still the case.

The pussy is up to full temp on the gauge within about 1.5m, which is quicker than any of the Omegas I've owned.

My old TD Omega used to take about 4m to be up to snuff, the Battlebus about double that (but I have doubts about stat on that)

Previous L series Rovers were also about same as TD, about 3-4m


For works diesels I've had, transits I have no idea, as they had timed aux heaters...  ...reassuring laying in the bath on a cold winter morning, hearing the aux heater fire up to warm everything and defrost it.  The shitty Escorts, again no idea, as used to go out and start, then come back in for a brew ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 09:57:45
Today, I've decided that the Chav needs more refrigerant....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 10:02:50
Quote from: tunnie on 26 May 2017, 14:40:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2017, 18:36:28
Jag electrics were being finicky for last couple of days, silly things like alarm going off, and mirrors not unfolding when unlocking.  Aparently fussy if battery gets low, and has been sat unused for a couple of weeks.

So took it for a spin last night to get some electricity in it - charger wasn't really touching it, I suspect I need to take battery off and charge it that way, but driving it was far more fun.

What's the tech2 version for Jags? Have you invested in one?  :-\
SDD, freely downloadable from JLR.  Like Tech2/MDI, it needs a live subscription to a online service.  Needs 2 hardware devices, one for code reads/config/programming, another for measurement readings.

Jag/LR modern diagnostics is quite different from the methodology used in Tech2/MDI or Vagcom etc, in that you select the complaint, and it decides which codes in each ECU are meaningful to that symptom.

And *IF* I had read the instructions first, I would have known you are NOT supposed to clear all the codes from all the ECUs to see what comes back...   :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 27 May 2017, 17:28:46
Finished sandblasting on my Caravan above rear suspension. Ugly work at 32°C, but looks great. Tomorrow I will do the painting in silk black. :D

Next week I will renew the brake pipes rear and the ton bearings (is that right in English?)

Complete reassembling will be later next week.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2017, 18:10:10
I ordered a front ABS sensor for the BMW from ebay yesterday afternoon at about 3.00pm and it arrived today!  :y

This afternoon I fitted it and only when I went to plug it in did I realise that the plug was different!  Aaaaah!  >:(

Cue TB ebay rant!  :-X  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 18:35:37
Either blue or grey... Helps to check before purchase ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 18:47:54
Quote from: Zirfeld on 27 May 2017, 17:28:46
Finished sandblasting on my Caravan above rear suspension. Ugly work at 32°C, but looks great. Tomorrow I will do the painting in silk black. :D

Next week I will renew the brake pipes rear and the ton bearings (is that right in English?)

Complete reassembling will be later next week.

Rolf
Not sure that's right, can you describe?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 18:52:24
Barrel bushes aka trailing arm bushes at a guess.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 18:59:11
I'd afraid to say that my German ends at "Nine!" and "Actung! Spitfire!"  :-[


Rolf's English is bloody good, and embarrasses me that I can't even begin to speak his native tongue  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 19:02:10
Coming back from Bro's shop. Same bit of road, same (I believe) poxy asshole in his wanky Pisshat DTi not wanting to let me by, as a week weeks ago when I had to teach him how to brake and go round corners before leaving him way in rear view mirror, shortly before the Bullet's gearbox gives up.

So same routine today. Knobhead. But then, to quote Mrs TB, all VW drivers have little willies. Soon dispatched the idiot, and prayed the gearbox didn't let go. It didn't, phew!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 19:03:54
Related, come back from bro's shop today, quarter of a tank (according to gauge) of lorry fuel spent, approx. 30 miles.

Every time I looked at dash, was reading between 6 and 11mpg, apart from when it read 99mpg under braking.


S'pose I'll have to see the mongs at BP in the morning. If I CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2017, 19:06:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 18:35:37
Either blue or grey... Helps to check before purchase ::)

Yes they sent a grey one.  I just assumed that grey plastic is cheaper than blue as it's a pattern sensor.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 19:49:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 May 2017, 19:06:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 18:35:37
Either blue or grey... Helps to check before purchase ::)

Yes they sent a grey one.  I just assumed that grey plastic is cheaper than blue as it's a pattern sensor.  ::)
Paid £8 posted from the reputable supplier of my brake pads... Premier motorfactors :D

Just hope it cures the problem :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 27 May 2017, 20:05:29
Hi The Boy

Thx for your interlingual friendly words.

I mean these bearings:

(https://s21.postimg.org/4059dhbjr/17052706.png) (https://postimg.org/image/mfpqavpo3/)bilder hochladen kostenlos (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

In German we say "Tonnenlager". Tonnen = tons, Lager = bearings. What is the English word for that?

Rolf with a smile in his face - after the sandstorm.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 20:13:24
Anti roll bar bushes... If you mean the two bushes on the top of the subframe ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 27 May 2017, 20:19:50
Hi Doc Gollum

No, the top bushes are OK. The problem is the lower bearing.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 27 May 2017, 20:26:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 20:13:24
Anti roll bar bushes... If you mean the two bushes on the top of the subframe ;)

The ones coloured red (unless you can't see from your device)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 20:35:38
Note to self... Always scroll across the pictures before posting ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 27 May 2017, 20:50:37
On this forum they tend to be called 'donut bushes' (or 'rear subframe doughnut bushes')

Quote from: Zirfeld on 27 May 2017, 20:05:29
Hi The Boy

Thx for your interlingual friendly words.

I mean these bearings:

(https://s21.postimg.org/4059dhbjr/17052706.png) (https://postimg.org/image/mfpqavpo3/)bilder hochladen kostenlos (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

In German we say "Tonnenlager". Tonnen = tons, Lager = bearings. What is the English word for that?

Rolf with a smile in his face - after the sandstorm.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 28 May 2017, 12:30:39
THX Andy

Early this morning I sealed the area I sandblasted before.

(https://s18.postimg.org/fx8a9z2hl/P4030009.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bbc61mgyd/)foto upload (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

(https://s7.postimg.org/p4mvk6wjv/P4030007.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/eht2eroef/)bilder uploaden (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

Deadly hot today. Lahr has the hottest climate all over Germany.

(https://s9.postimg.org/3s1hc1ajj/P4030003.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ym8q9rg63/)bilder upload (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

Rolf
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 28 May 2017, 14:00:21
Pressing out the donut bushes (please rotate the picture 90°left)

(https://s29.postimg.org/90vff50h3/P4030010.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ep1q614tf/)bilder uploaden (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2017, 14:46:45
Quote from: Zirfeld on 27 May 2017, 20:05:29
Hi The Boy

Thx for your interlingual friendly words.

I mean these bearings:

In German we say "Tonnenlager". Tonnen = tons, Lager = bearings. What is the English word for that?

Rolf with a smile in his face - after the sandstorm.
As Andy H says, we tend to call them "doughnut bushes".

They are cheap to buy (about £15GBP for reasonable quality, each), though many of us have use polybushes here, available approx. £90GBP the pair from Pedders/Monkfish in the UK.


The old ones can sometimes be a bugger to remove, as 20yrs of metal on metal corrosion has made them stick together.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 28 May 2017, 15:46:34
Hi The Boy

No problems to press out the old ones. Some adjustments, pressing and plob, the old one is out. Both in 10 minutes. My old press is worth gold. By the way, it is an historic tool. All Thorens high end platter spindles are pressed in with this tool during the 80s.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2017, 16:15:53
Quote from: Zirfeld on 28 May 2017, 15:46:34
Hi The Boy

No problems to press out the old ones. Some adjustments, pressing and plob, the old one is out. Both in 10 minutes. My old press is worth gold. By the way, it is an historic tool. All Thorens high end platter spindles are pressed in with this tool during the 80s.

Rolf
Ah, yes, as its off the car, a press is an option :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2017, 17:25:03
Washed and vac'd TBE and the jag this morning. Got bad streaks though, as it was just drying too quickly :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 May 2017, 19:51:58
Waved her off this evening to the parents.  I actually tried to give the car away, but they were having none of it and gave us £400 in the end.

Either way you look at it a good result. Fully working car, 11.5months MOT with a boot full of oil and spares, plus brand new tow bar. Probably about what I would have got for it after fees etc and I didn't have to deal with any morons.

Happy days  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 29 May 2017, 18:05:45
Hi The Boy

I have a problem. All offers of donut bushes in the i-net shows bushes with cylindrical rubber body. But mine is conical. Down 90 mm, up 70 mm.

I called up the local Opel dealer. I was told, there are 3 spare part numbers, but nothing is available.

I think my old bushes are Lemfoerder (logo) part no. 132 107

Any idear? Question also to Doc Gollum.

(https://s17.postimg.org/8atrivri7/P4040012.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uziyig8vv/)bild hochladen (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 May 2017, 18:13:18
Washed it again. A squadron of albatross are making their way in from the east to cover it again, as I type.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2017, 18:20:07
Rolf, you haven't removed to old bush completely.

TheBoy comment about rusting in was slightly misleading.

There is still a metal collar stuck in the subframe. This collar is rubber coated on the outside, this splits allowing moisture in causing the rubber core to delamination, resulting in what you see...

From underneath, wedge a chisel under the lip and smash ten bells of shit out of it... Once it starts to deform, it should simply tap out from above :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 29 May 2017, 18:42:47
THX very much Doc!

I will check it tomorrow, because today it is impossible to work on my garage yard. Still over 30°C...

Does it mean, I can order normal cylindrical Febi bushes?

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 May 2017, 19:10:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2017, 18:20:07
Rolf, you haven't removed to old bush completely.

TheBoy comment about rusting in was slightly misleading.

There is still a metal collar stuck in the subframe. This collar is rubber coated on the outside, this splits allowing moisture in causing the rubber core to delamination, resulting in what you see...

From underneath, wedge a chisel under the lip and smash ten bells of shit out of it... Once it starts to deform, it should simply tap out from above :y
This^

With the subframe off the car, and a suitable press, the metal outer collar should almost fall out with the correct size spacers in the press.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 29 May 2017, 19:25:56
Thanks Andy

I will do it tomorrow afternoon. The Febis are ordered.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 30 May 2017, 13:46:26
Broke the con rod  :o. On the air compressor   :D
New shocks on the boot lid and debadged.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 30 May 2017, 17:19:14
Hi Doc Gollum

So I did and I have the bearings out. The new ones are ordered (Febi) and I hope to get them until the weekend.

So the rear suspension can be reassembled with new rear brake pipes over the weekend. Maybe I do some cosmetic before. Cleaning, painting...

Shit, it is only my winter caravan, but he looks dammed good  in some hidden places.....

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 17:20:02
Put 76l of lorry juice in it.

How much does it hold, as the handbook is just 'dangle berries':

Usable capacity: 77l
Capacity down to empty on guage: 68l
Reserve capacity once on empty: 4l


Now I know I'm just the stupid kid from the local comprehensive, and my maths is rudimentary, but I can't make those figures add up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 30 May 2017, 17:38:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 17:20:02
Put 76l of lorry juice in it.

How much does it hold, as the handbook is just 'dangle berries':

Usable capacity: 77l
Capacity down to empty on guage: 68l
Reserve capacity once on empty: 4l


Now I know I'm just the stupid kid from the local comprehensive, and my maths is rudimentary, but I can't make those figures add up.

Its easy...do the sums and your left with 5l still in the tank....which is probably enough left if you park on a slope and the fuel ends up the wrong end of the tank to the pickup pipe for the pickup pipe still to be submerged, if you see what I mean.....

The gauge on my Mondeo....is very prone to slopes and probably the pick up pipe as well....the camber on my road is quite great....park outside my house and in the morning the gauge can read empty....park on opposite side where the camber goes the other way, in the morning gauge can read 1/4 full
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 17:57:28
Quote from: TD on 30 May 2017, 17:38:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 17:20:02
Put 76l of lorry juice in it.

How much does it hold, as the handbook is just 'dangle berries':

Usable capacity: 77l
Capacity down to empty on guage: 68l
Reserve capacity once on empty: 4l


Now I know I'm just the stupid kid from the local comprehensive, and my maths is rudimentary, but I can't make those figures add up.

Its easy...do the sums and your left with 5l still in the tank....which is probably enough left if you park on a slope and the fuel ends up the wrong end of the tank to the pickup pipe for the pickup pipe still to be submerged, if you see what I mean.....

The gauge on my Mondeo....is very prone to slopes and probably the pick up pipe as well....the camber on my road is quite great....park outside my house and in the morning the gauge can read empty....park on opposite side where the camber goes the other way, in the morning gauge can read 1/4 full
Not sure I follow, as the sums don't add up.

I should add, the book goes on, once reserved is used, it will go into limp for 1.6km, after which time it will cut the engine.

So usable capacity should up to that point?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:05:43
Just wait till it reads, say, 1/8 tank and put some fickin petrol in it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 30 May 2017, 18:08:10
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:05:43
Just wait till it reads, say, 1/8 tank and put some fickin petrol in it.
Does NickW still do recovery of misfueled vehicles?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 30 May 2017, 18:08:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 17:57:28
Quote from: TD on 30 May 2017, 17:38:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 17:20:02
Put 76l of lorry juice in it.

How much does it hold, as the handbook is just 'dangle berries':

Usable capacity: 77l
Capacity down to empty on guage: 68l
Reserve capacity once on empty: 4l


Now I know I'm just the stupid kid from the local comprehensive, and my maths is rudimentary, but I can't make those figures add up.

Its easy...do the sums and your left with 5l still in the tank....which is probably enough left if you park on a slope and the fuel ends up the wrong end of the tank to the pickup pipe for the pickup pipe still to be submerged, if you see what I mean.....

The gauge on my Mondeo....is very prone to slopes and probably the pick up pipe as well....the camber on my road is quite great....park outside my house and in the morning the gauge can read empty....park on opposite side where the camber goes the other way, in the morning gauge can read 1/4 full
Not sure I follow, as the sums don't add up.

I should add, the book goes on, once reserved is used, it will go into limp for 1.6km, after which time it will cut the engine.

So usable capacity should up to that point?

So as I suspected its still got fuel left....so as I reckon reading between the lines...if the engine dies, you just need to chuck more fuel in and it will go again...without the need to bleed it...as its still got fuel in there...bleeding a diesel can be a pita!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 30 May 2017, 18:09:49
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:05:43
Just wait till it reads, say, 1/8 tank and put some fickin petrol in it.

Yep that will kill it  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:18:23
Quote from: TD on 30 May 2017, 18:09:49
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:05:43
Just wait till it reads, say, 1/8 tank and put some fickin petrol in it.

Yep that will kill it  ;D ;D
OOPS  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 May 2017, 18:33:40
Quote from: Andy H on 30 May 2017, 18:08:10
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:05:43
Just wait till it reads, say, 1/8 tank and put some fickin petrol in it.
Does NickW still do recovery of misfueled vehicles?


No.
But I no longer do recovery of any vehicles; people are still stupid enough to fill up with the wrong fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 May 2017, 18:34:48
It's a shame when someone buys a nice expensive quality car and then can't afford to run it.......  :(                                             ;D ;D ;D


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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 May 2017, 19:24:01
I just put fuel in VW or 3.2 when gauge gets near the red? Job done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 19:57:39
Quote from: tunnie on 30 May 2017, 19:24:01
I just put fuel in VW or 3.2 when gauge gets near the red? Job done.
I do suffer quite badly with CBA when it comes to refuelling ;D

Mind you, the retards at Brakkers BP want 124.9p for standard lorry juice. Tesco in Bletchley was 112.9p, and Asda/Morrisons cheaper still, but CBA to swing by them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 May 2017, 20:42:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 19:57:39
Quote from: tunnie on 30 May 2017, 19:24:01
I just put fuel in VW or 3.2 when gauge gets near the red? Job done.
I do suffer quite badly with CBA when it comes to refuelling ;D

Mind you, the retards at Brakkers BP want 124.9p for standard lorry juice. Tesco in Bletchley was 112.9p, and Asda/Morrisons cheaper still, but CBA to swing by them.

Costco's the place!  £1.09 last time I filled up with the stinky oily stuff.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 May 2017, 21:54:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 30 May 2017, 20:42:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 19:57:39
Quote from: tunnie on 30 May 2017, 19:24:01
I just put fuel in VW or 3.2 when gauge gets near the red? Job done.
I do suffer quite badly with CBA when it comes to refuelling ;D

Mind you, the retards at Brakkers BP want 124.9p for standard lorry juice. Tesco in Bletchley was 112.9p, and Asda/Morrisons cheaper still, but CBA to swing by them.

Costco's the place!  £1.09 last time I filled up with the stinky oily stuff.  :y

Wish Costco around these parts would do it.  :(

It's no issue getting to either near me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 22:07:28
Petrol vehicles seem to run on whatever you put in them, but I wouldn't put Asda diesel in the wife's captur, never mind a jaaaaaag.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 May 2017, 23:43:38
Fitted new Abs sensor to osr wheel, reset the codes, and drove to work...

Didn't get to the end of the road before all three lights pinged on >:(

Two codes... 95 on the gearbox ecu and 05 on the Abs one...

Next step is looking like the ecu :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 May 2017, 17:58:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 30 May 2017, 20:42:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2017, 19:57:39
Quote from: tunnie on 30 May 2017, 19:24:01
I just put fuel in VW or 3.2 when gauge gets near the red? Job done.
I do suffer quite badly with CBA when it comes to refuelling ;D

Mind you, the retards at Brakkers BP want 124.9p for standard lorry juice. Tesco in Bletchley was 112.9p, and Asda/Morrisons cheaper still, but CBA to swing by them.

Costco's the place!  £1.09 last time I filled up with the stinky oily stuff.  :y
Not around these parts I'm afraid.

I bet you don't get the 2% back against exec membership either....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 31 May 2017, 18:20:19
Refitted the fully charged battery only to have the trip mileage/fuel left thing tell me I had 200 miles left when yesterday there was only 80 odd..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: serek on 31 May 2017, 20:45:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 May 2017, 23:43:38
Fitted new Abs sensor to osr wheel, reset the codes, and drove to work...

Didn't get to the end of the road before all three lights pinged on >:(

Two codes... 95 on the gearbox ecu and 05 on the Abs one...

Next step is looking like the ecu :-\
What you drive now days?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 May 2017, 22:47:46
E39 525i in obligatory silver :D

Not for much longer though 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:33:17
Quote from: Andy H on 30 May 2017, 18:08:10
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:05:43
Just wait till it reads, say, 1/8 tank and put some fickin petrol in it.
Does NickW still do recovery of misfueled vehicles?

I still fix misfuelled vehicles ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:33:53
Quote from: TD on 30 May 2017, 18:09:49
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 18:05:43
Just wait till it reads, say, 1/8 tank and put some fickin petrol in it.

Yep that will kill it  ;D ;D

Only temporarily... Drained loads of them  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:37:03
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 22:07:28
Petrol vehicles seem to run on whatever you put in them, but I wouldn't put Asda diesel in the wife's captur, never mind a jaaaaaag.

Why? Comes from the same refinery ;)

Ok, there are some subtle differences in the additives they add but I wouldn't worry too much. In fact I'd probably spend the money saved over a few thankfully on a decent lubricating additive as the lubrication is what has taken the biggest hit over the years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 01 June 2017, 07:51:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:37:03
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 22:07:28
Petrol vehicles seem to run on whatever you put in them, but I wouldn't put Asda diesel in the wife's captur, never mind a jaaaaaag.

Why? Comes from the same refinery ;)

Ok, there are some subtle differences in the additives they add but I wouldn't worry too much. In fact I'd probably spend the money saved over a few thankfully on a decent lubricating additive as the lubrication is what has taken the biggest hit over the years.

Not always a UK refinery tho  ;)

However I usually chuck in supermarket diesel as around these parts its circa 5p/l cheaper...my Mondeo doesn't mind it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 June 2017, 09:22:09
Quote from: TD on 01 June 2017, 07:51:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:37:03
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 22:07:28
Petrol vehicles seem to run on whatever you put in them, but I wouldn't put Asda diesel in the wife's captur, never mind a jaaaaaag.

Why? Comes from the same refinery ;)

Ok, there are some subtle differences in the additives they add but I wouldn't worry too much. In fact I'd probably spend the money saved over a few thankfully on a decent lubricating additive as the lubrication is what has taken the biggest hit over the years.

Not always a UK refinery tho  ;)

However I usually chuck in supermarket diesel as around these parts its circa 5p/l cheaper...my Mondeo doesn't mind it  :)

When Tesco's diesel around work is 113p and the BP is 118p, guess which diesel I put in  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2017, 09:36:55
Yup, mine will be getting Tesco' cheapest finest and think itself damn lucky it's not farm foods chip oil  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 11:02:54
If mine cracks 25mpg it will be running on V Power :D

If it fails to manage 16mpg, then it will be fed left over vapour from the gas main :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 June 2017, 13:21:12
Quote from: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:37:03
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 22:07:28
Petrol vehicles seem to run on whatever you put in them, but I wouldn't put Asda diesel in the wife's captur, never mind a jaaaaaag.

Why? Comes from the same refinery ;)

Ok, there are some subtle differences in the additives they add but I wouldn't worry too much. In fact I'd probably spend the money saved over a few thankfully on a decent lubricating additive as the lubrication is what has taken the biggest hit over the years.




It's more important to buy from a petrol station that has a high turnover of stock than worry about the brand.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 June 2017, 15:56:41
Quote from: Nick W on 01 June 2017, 13:21:12
Quote from: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:37:03
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 22:07:28
Petrol vehicles seem to run on whatever you put in them, but I wouldn't put Asda diesel in the wife's captur, never mind a jaaaaaag.

Why? Comes from the same refinery ;)

Ok, there are some subtle differences in the additives they add but I wouldn't worry too much. In fact I'd probably spend the money saved over a few thankfully on a decent lubricating additive as the lubrication is what has taken the biggest hit over the years.




It's more important to buy from a petrol station that has a high turnover of stock than worry about the brand.

Sage words indeed. I've been delighted on several locations to find a village forecourt in the back end of nowhere in the middle of Wales / the highlands / Ireland that sells super unleaded - only to fill up and find the Westfield pinks worse than on 95 RON. I suspect I would have been better off just buying the 95, as that gets some turnover, at least.

It might all start out the same, but, leave it in the tanks for a few months... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 16:06:58
Put the box back in limp mode... >:(

Suspect the oil leak from sump has finally reached the plugs, so have acquired a steam cleaner to deal with it, then if I can reach the plugs will give them a scrub too followed by a dollop of WD40  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2017, 17:07:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 16:06:58
Put the box back in limp mode... >:(

Suspect the oil leak from sump has finally reached the plugs, so have acquired a steam cleaner to deal with it, then if I can reach the plugs will give them a scrub too followed by a dollop of WD40  :D


Thats some oil leak if it finds the plugs on an E39 :o :o,or are we talking electrical plugs ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 17:36:13
 ;D Gearbox electrickery plumbing...

Top of the engine is drier than the moon :y first job on buying the car was to replace the camcover and oil filter housing gaskets... And because the whole thing was designed by engineers rather than bean counters in Detroit, the plug wells have their own seals 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2017, 17:57:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 01 June 2017, 07:37:03
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2017, 22:07:28
Petrol vehicles seem to run on whatever you put in them, but I wouldn't put Asda diesel in the wife's captur, never mind a jaaaaaag.

Why? Comes from the same refinery ;)

Ok, there are some subtle differences in the additives they add but I wouldn't worry too much. In fact I'd probably spend the money saved over a few thankfully on a decent lubricating additive as the lubrication is what has taken the biggest hit over the years.
I found, with the Battlebus and the Tractor before it, branded lorry juice smoked noticibly less than supermarket stuff.  So the Battlebus always gets a couple of tanks of branded stuff before MOTs, as I'm amazed it ever passes any smoke test.


Can't say I've seen the big kitty smoke, but its obviously a much more refined engine, and probably has a dpf as well.  But with a 16ppl difference currently, it gets the cheap shit ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 June 2017, 18:35:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 17:36:13
;D Gearbox electrickery plumbing...

Top of the engine is drier than the moon :y first job on buying the car was to replace the camcover and oil filter housing gaskets... And because the whole thing was designed by engineers rather than bean counters in Detroit, the plug wells have their own seals 8)


Wait until you need to do something under the inlet manifold. Then you'll be wishing that at least one of those engineers knew how to get his hands dirty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2017, 18:52:58
Collected the swede today from Burnley.

Drive it back at 80/50 depending on the cameras, tooled into the middle of Birmingham and then back out again in rush hour to collect SWMBO and finished off with 15miles of a&b roads. Net result, 48.2 mpg  :y.

To say I'm pleased is an understatement, clearly the car's running as well as it appeared to be on my test drive.

I did however nearly stall pulling into the services, I'd had it in 5th for over an hr and managed to completely forget it had a 3rd pedal  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2017, 18:54:58
Quote from: jimmy944 on 01 June 2017, 18:52:58
Collected the swede today from Burnley.

Drive it back at 80/50 depending on the cameras, tooled into the middle of Birmingham and then back out again in rush hour to collect SWMBO and finished off with 15miles of a&b roads. Net result, 48.2 mpg  :y.

To say I'm pleased is an understatement, clearly the car's running as well as it appeared to be on my test drive.

I did however nearly stall pulling into the services, I'd had it in 5th for over an hr and managed to completely forget it had a 3rd pedal  :-[
Glad it works for you :y, fingers crossed it stays that way :)

Those M6 roadworks do bump up the economy, don't they ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2017, 19:09:30
Certainly do!  ;D

Yup, buying any car is a gamble, I'm hoping I'm due some luck with this one ;). Seeing as it's going to live it's life on the motorway, I'm hoping it has a decent chance!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 19:22:17
Quote from: Nick W on 01 June 2017, 18:35:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 17:36:13
;D Gearbox electrickery plumbing...

Top of the engine is drier than the moon :y first job on buying the car was to replace the camcover and oil filter housing gaskets... And because the whole thing was designed by engineers rather than bean counters in Detroit, the plug wells have their own seals 8)


Wait until you need to do something under the inlet manifold. Then you'll be wishing that at least one of those engineers knew how to get his hands dirty.
Have changed the breather plumbing on it... Removing the ducting to the throttle body was about as much effort as the intake on the Omega...

Cleaning the gearbox plug has made sod all difference, but as the issue seems to be DSC/abs related, I suspect the Abs ecu is slowly dying :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 01 June 2017, 21:14:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 19:22:17
Quote from: Nick W on 01 June 2017, 18:35:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 17:36:13
;D Gearbox electrickery plumbing...

Top of the engine is drier than the moon :y first job on buying the car was to replace the camcover and oil filter housing gaskets... And because the whole thing was designed by engineers rather than bean counters in Detroit, the plug wells have their own seals 8)


Wait until you need to do something under the inlet manifold. Then you'll be wishing that at least one of those engineers knew how to get his hands dirty.
Have changed the breather plumbing on it... Removing the ducting to the throttle body was about as much effort as the intake on the Omega...

Cleaning the gearbox plug has made sod all difference, but as the issue seems to be DSC/abs related, I suspect the Abs ecu is slowly dying :-\
Does it use a Bosch ECU like the Omega does? I recall reading somewhere that Bosch produced an ECU for BMW that used silver interconnecting wires even finer than the ones in the Omega ABS ECU (and then bedded them in goo to hold them in place) :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 21:48:13
Yup ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2017, 23:18:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 17:36:13
;D Gearbox electrickery plumbing...

Top of the engine is drier than the moon :y first job on buying the car was to replace the camcover and oil filter housing gaskets... And because the whole thing was designed by engineers rather than bean counters in Detroit, the plug wells have their own seals 8)

Your oil leak isn't caused by a blocked engine crankcase breather is it?,the one I had recently started to use a litre of oil every 500 miles for no reason,changed breather and no more oil loss :y

Edit just read the other post about breathers doh :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 23:39:38
A rummage around the forums suggest abs codes involving sensors are usually correct. However when it comes to gearbox codes in conjuction with DSC/abs codes, the solution is to fix the Dsc/abs first, then worry about the gearbox later if it's still playing up :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 June 2017, 00:46:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 19:22:17

....... as the issue seems to be DSC/abs related, I suspect the Abs ecu is slowly dying :-\

Is the ABS ECU by the exhaust manifold like mine is?  ??? 

If so apparently they are prone to failure due to the heat from the exhaust manifold, from what I understand from the forums.  ;)

The good news is that removing it is a complete doddle compared to the Omega.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 June 2017, 00:56:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 June 2017, 00:46:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 19:22:17

....... as the issue seems to be DSC/abs related, I suspect the Abs ecu is slowly dying :-\

Is the ABS ECU by the exhaust manifold like mine is?  ??? 

If so apparently they are prone to failure due to the heat from the exhaust manifold, from what I understand from the forums.  ;)

The good news is that removing it is a complete doddle compared to the Omega.  :y
Yes.

Yup.

Two minutes, including a cuppa :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 June 2017, 01:07:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 June 2017, 00:56:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 June 2017, 00:46:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 19:22:17

....... as the issue seems to be DSC/abs related, I suspect the Abs ecu is slowly dying :-\

Is the ABS ECU by the exhaust manifold like mine is?  ??? 

If so apparently they are prone to failure due to the heat from the exhaust manifold, from what I understand from the forums.  ;)

The good news is that removing it is a complete doddle compared to the Omega.  :y
Yes.

Yup.

Two minutes, including a cuppa :D

I phoned BBA Reman for a rebuild quote but as I didn't have the part no they couldn't give me an exact quote, but they did say it wouldn't be over £200.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 02 June 2017, 13:05:00
Gone all electric and loving it so far  :y (don't worry I still have one Omega on the road)

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 June 2017, 15:51:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 17:36:13
And because the whole thing was designed by engineers rather than bean counters in Detroit, the plug wells have their own seals 8)

Bavarian engineers, in fact, so don't be surprised when you have to drop the sump and remove the main bearing shells to get to the spark plugs. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2017, 17:54:21
Today, in a panic dash to Milton Keynes to pick up a load of hardware that had been couriered to the office, and that I'll need at a different site next week, completely forgot that the Battlebus was shod with budget tyres.  I'd lost the rear before entering the roundabout, and just got less pretty from then on  :-[.  Fortunately nothing else about, and avoided all kerbs.


Note to self. Black, round and road legal is NOT enough. Ever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 June 2017, 18:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2017, 17:54:21
Today, in a panic dash to Milton Keynes to pick up a load of hardware that had been couriered to the office, and that I'll need at a different site next week, completely forgot that the Battlebus was shod with budget tyres.  I'd lost the rear before entering the roundabout, and just got less pretty from then on  :-[.  Fortunately nothing else about, and avoided all kerbs.


Note to self. Black, round and road legal is NOT enough. Ever.

So the only casualty was your underwear or did some dribble onto the seat? ??? ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 03 June 2017, 13:03:59
Pressed in new donut bushes

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Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 June 2017, 08:41:48
Watched the contents of my coolant tank pissing out of the hbv.  ::)

Selecting warm air setting got me home thankfully. Good job it wasn't really really hot yesterday.  ::)  Makes a change, the previous hbv's have failed in the warm setting mode, when it's been cold outside.  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 04 June 2017, 09:24:35
Got the 3.2 out of the garage for the first time since I bought the Mondeo, and gave it a blow out for 30 odd miles. I still love driving this car. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2017, 18:51:16
Quote from: Lazydocker on 02 June 2017, 18:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2017, 17:54:21
Today, in a panic dash to Milton Keynes to pick up a load of hardware that had been couriered to the office, and that I'll need at a different site next week, completely forgot that the Battlebus was shod with budget tyres.  I'd lost the rear before entering the roundabout, and just got less pretty from then on  :-[.  Fortunately nothing else about, and avoided all kerbs.


Note to self. Black, round and road legal is NOT enough. Ever.

So the only casualty was your underwear or did some dribble onto the seat? ??? ::) :D
Undercrackers and seat fully survived.  But heart missed a few beats  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 04 June 2017, 20:16:21
Re- assembled the complete rear suspension. Not easy on the ground without a lifter. But not impossible... :)

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Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2017, 18:53:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2017, 17:54:21
Today, in a panic dash to Milton Keynes to pick up a load of hardware that had been couriered to the office, and that I'll need at a different site next week, completely forgot that the Battlebus was shod with budget tyres.  I'd lost the rear before entering the roundabout, and just got less pretty from then on  :-[.  Fortunately nothing else about, and avoided all kerbs.


Note to self. Black, round and road legal is NOT enough. Ever.
Forgot to mention, this incident also brought on the EML :o

CBA to read the codes though, despite being intrigued...
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 June 2017, 20:48:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2017, 18:53:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2017, 17:54:21
Today, in a panic dash to Milton Keynes to pick up a load of hardware that had been couriered to the office, and that I'll need at a different site next week, completely forgot that the Battlebus was shod with budget tyres.  I'd lost the rear before entering the roundabout, and just got less pretty from then on  :-[.  Fortunately nothing else about, and avoided all kerbs.


Note to self. Black, round and road legal is NOT enough. Ever.
Forgot to mention, this incident also brought on the EML :o

CBA to read the codes though, despite being intrigued...

Be P0400, always is, no matter what else is wrong on that engine!
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2017, 20:55:51
Reset the gearbox and ABS. Again... ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2017, 13:03:18
Quote from: Zirfeld on 04 June 2017, 20:16:21
Re- assembled the complete rear suspension. Not easy on the ground without a lifter. But not impossible... :)

(https://s23.postimg.org/urhmlr6qj/P4100017.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/70i93n6jb/)picupload (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=german)

Rolf
Alot of time and effort there Rolf. Job done good :y
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Post by: YZ250 on 06 June 2017, 13:10:09
Fitted a new hbv. Strangely, although I bought it from Eden Vauxhall, there were no markings/part number on it.  :-\ 

My Roebuck mole grips have an adjusting bolt that a multi point socket fits on to perfectly. Open the grips to fit the pipe clip, clamp the grips up, put the socket on the end and tighten the grips and slide clamp off.
I find using this method makes fitting the hbv an absolute pleasure to do.  ::)
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Post by: STEMO on 06 June 2017, 15:30:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 June 2017, 13:10:09
Fitted a new hbv. Strangely, although I bought it from Eden Vauxhall, there were no markings/part number on it.  :-\ 

My Roebuck mole grips have an adjusting bolt that a multi point socket fits on to perfectly. Open the grips to fit the pipe clip, clamp the grips up, put the socket on the end and tighten the grips and slide clamp off.
I find using this method makes fitting the hbv an absolute pleasure to do.  ::)
Glad you enjoy it because, by the sound of the one you bought, you'll be doing it again shortly  :)
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Post by: Zirfeld on 06 June 2017, 17:31:13
Thanks Doc Gollum

My Caravan is not a beauty, but I like him. Over the summer I will stabilize the condition of the complete frame. Tuev in September should be no problem.

Rolf
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Post by: YZ250 on 06 June 2017, 17:51:14
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2017, 15:30:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 June 2017, 13:10:09
Fitted a new hbv. Strangely, although I bought it from Eden Vauxhall, there were no markings/part number on it.  :-\ 

My Roebuck mole grips have an adjusting bolt that a multi point socket fits on to perfectly. Open the grips to fit the pipe clip, clamp the grips up, put the socket on the end and tighten the grips and slide clamp off.
I find using this method makes fitting the hbv an absolute pleasure to do.  ::)
Glad you enjoy it because, by the sound of the one you bought, you'll be doing it again shortly  :)

My thoughts exactly, judging by other members findings.  :-\
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2017, 18:02:55
Driven it home... On 5 cylinders. ::)

Guess the rain got under the scuttle somewhere. >:(
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Post by: Lagondanet on 06 June 2017, 19:42:59
Got in. Turned the key and drove to London. Then same back . Like most days. FML.  :y
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Post by: neil74 on 06 June 2017, 23:32:21
Drove to Dulwich/forest hill area on Saturday.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2017, 23:34:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2017, 18:02:55
Driven it home... On 5 cylinders. ::)

Guess the rain got under the scuttle somewhere. >:(

Hmm. Misfire cylinder 3.  :-\

Plug wells dry, a drop or two of moisture on the coil pack, which went into the oven for an hour to dry out just in case. Spark plug in no. 3 had worked slightly loose.

Wound it over with the coil pack out and all 3 plugs have a strong spark.

Put it all together with a liberal coat of damp start and put a bit of silicone sealant round the wiper spindle. Seems OK now. :-\
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 June 2017, 23:43:50
Drove it on a number of <2mile journeys and discovered (unsurprisingly) that a lard-arse car with a lard arse driver doesn't do well on short journeys, 33mpg.  ::)

Also ordered a GROM audio kit which should allow me to hook into my phones Bluetooth and add a USB socket to the existing head unit. The HU is a very nice Dolby Pro Logic number with 2 amps and 11 speakers which i am loathe to either rip out or try to make play nice with an aftermarket head unit.
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Post by: Zirfeld on 07 June 2017, 18:46:06
Connected the new rear brake pipes, assembled again the handbrake, controlled all screws of the rear suspension.

Back on the road again tomorrow?
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 June 2017, 19:52:30
Pulled the radiator out of my other Omega and ordered a £50 replacement from a well known auction site... Don't want to spend much on it unless I know it's going to pass the MOT ::)

Pulled the bonnet open on Bambi car and discovered that the impact has split the battery open! :o
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2017, 20:20:28
Bambi must have a hell of a headache.  ::)
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Post by: Zirfeld on 08 June 2017, 20:29:13
Today I evacuated the air from the brake pipes and filled in new brake fluid. Also I assembled the upper crews of the shock absorbers at the rear suspension. At last i re assembled the complete muffler after cat.

Back on the road again. The Caravan is now ready to use.

Rolf
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2017, 20:31:43
Quote from: Zirfeld on 08 June 2017, 20:29:13
Back on the road again. The Caravan is now ready to use.
Excellent :y
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Post by: Zirfeld on 08 June 2017, 21:21:07
Hi The Boy

Yes, I am very satisfied. It took 10 days without a car, because I did not registrate my saloon this year. The Saloon should be an oldtimer someday. I want to save milage.

10 days are not so bad, because it was it was my first rear suspension remove and it was work after work.

Disassembling muffler, rear suspension, hand brake and brake pipes
Sandblasting rusted areas on chassis and upside rear suspension
New painting on sandblasted areas
Reassembling

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2017, 22:25:06
Front subframe next week then :D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2017, 22:46:26
Well done Rolf, that's a bloody good effort!  :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 08 June 2017, 23:08:23
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 June 2017, 20:20:28
Bambi must have a hell of a headache.  ::)

Yeah... It had also cut through the bonnet release cable!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2017, 23:17:00
Quote from: Lazydocker on 08 June 2017, 23:08:23
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 June 2017, 20:20:28
Bambi must have a hell of a headache.  ::)

Yeah... It had also cut through the bonnet release cable!!
You would have expected that to be the other way around :o
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Post by: Zirfeld on 08 June 2017, 23:25:24
Hi Doc Gollum

You know my thoughts! But frame front is not so bad. This year it will be good enough for Tuev. But I am thinking about removing engine and front subframe in spring / summer 2018. I know all the critical areas and I know how to handle them.

Thanks Sir Tigger! I always do my very best.

Rolf
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Post by: plym ian on 09 June 2017, 15:51:21
Picked up my new one :y

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/46BC6D95-CBB7-47BA-BE35-CAF1ED52361D.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/46BC6D95-CBB7-47BA-BE35-CAF1ED52361D.jpg.html)

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/96392063-6CD8-47FD-9711-0C32244CD11F.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/96392063-6CD8-47FD-9711-0C32244CD11F.jpg.html)

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/1A78C145-4CA0-4CD4-A4F0-005A9F017319.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/1A78C145-4CA0-4CD4-A4F0-005A9F017319.jpg.html)
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Post by: biggriffin on 09 June 2017, 15:54:20
Changed oil. :)
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Post by: Zirfeld on 09 June 2017, 20:35:18
Made a short trip to France (Colmar) with my new born Caravan. Runs great.

Rolf
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Post by: jimbo125 on 11 June 2017, 01:00:42
Nice Insignia got a 10 plate hatchback not bad. Still have the mig and am in the process of welding the rust holes, Bloody tin worms!!!
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Post by: Zirfeld on 11 June 2017, 10:31:48
Hi Jimbo

do you take pictures? I like to see what others do!

Rolf
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Post by: Zirfeld on 11 June 2017, 15:04:17
Drove my Caravan through the dusty pampa to the banks of the river Elz. We had a nice picnic in the Rhine area wilderness.

(https://s10.postimg.org/dfk2vrbgp/P4170015.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/usudam6rp/)

31°C, but plenty of fresh water there.

Rolf
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2017, 16:30:39
Nice 8)
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Post by: ronnyd on 11 June 2017, 16:53:38
That water looks inviting Rolf, did you go for a dip?
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Post by: Zirfeld on 11 June 2017, 17:11:40
Hi Doc Gollum

That is what Omegas are for!

Rolf
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Post by: Zirfeld on 11 June 2017, 17:32:30
Hi ronnyd

Of course we tested the water - great. But a proud swan blocked the waterline later. He stayed hours near our place and we did not want to disturb him.

(https://s29.postimg.org/9cf1i0unr/P4170023.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/65khyea7n/)

Rolf
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Post by: neil74 on 11 June 2017, 17:35:18
Tried to start my car only its not having any of it.  and its a good job i'm not near the water as the car would have had a nice bath.
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 June 2017, 17:56:17
Fitted the GROM audio kit - made a bit of a mess of the front of the car.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/E0F1C543-B314-4905-8D14-C148412B7AED.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/E0F1C543-B314-4905-8D14-C148412B7AED.jpg.html)

However, once cleaned up it all works perfectly  :y. Bluetooth calls and music, plus a ISB and aux jack in the glove box. Nice when you feel like you're getting what you paid for, especially as it wasn't cheap. I can't fault the service or quality though and if anyone's in the market for something similar I can highly recommend them. (No omega kit though  :(). 
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Post by: jimbo125 on 11 June 2017, 18:46:55
Quote from: Zirfeld on 11 June 2017, 10:31:48
Hi Jimbo

do you take pictures? I like to see what others do!

Rolf
Not started yet but will do as I go along :y
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Post by: annihilator on 12 June 2017, 15:54:48
started my very first cambelt job

(https://s16.postimg.org/rmgsi8orp/P1050875.jpg)

the eagle eyed amongst you will notice the pas pump pulley is still in place as 1 of it's torx head bolts rounded off and is proving an absolute gollum  :D to get off.

out with the old in with the new

(https://s29.postimg.org/jsd0b78nb/P1050873.jpg)

John :y



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Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:33:03
Saturday:
Got the A/C working better on TBE by taking it to Serek :y

Then went to see chrisgixer and we jacked up the Jag to work out what bushes are shagged, and just have a general nosey under it.  No inspection cover for the sump plug, so the whole engine/gearbox undertray has to come off, guess the official way is suck it out.  Progress. NOT.

Still failed to remove airbox cover in order to check air filter state. CBA to have another attempt to remove doorcard to check CDL motor/mech.


Today:
Swap the wheels front to back on the Zafira, so I can try to wear out the ones with lots of tread, as they are utter shite, as I found out a couple of weeks back.

Finally took a look to see if TBE's exhaust is blowing. Yup. Its blowing. Might have to try a bandage until replacement arrives (not even ordered yet).

Pumped up TBEs tyres, and measured tread depth. Rears are down to 3mm, so won't be long.
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:35:12
Oh, Mrs TB has booked me in for repair on Wednesday.

 >:(
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:36:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:33:03
Got the A/C working better on TBE by taking it to Serek :y
First time I've driven an Omega any distance in 2 months. I'd forgotten how good they actually are, and how it just felt home from home :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 12 June 2017, 18:36:17
Hopefully my car will be fixed soon and then I can enjoy driving it again  :-X.
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Post by: Entwood on 12 June 2017, 19:55:00
mini-service .. oil, filter, then all the other bits and bobs ready for 3 weeks in France .. also mounted roof box then packed roof box, boot, backseat and tin tent ..  :)
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Post by: Andy H on 12 June 2017, 20:58:20
Drove the Elite to work last week, drove the project MV6 for the first time today after it's week off.

I need to get rid of one (or both) of them but I cannot decide which :-\
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 June 2017, 20:59:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:36:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:33:03
Got the A/C working better on TBE by taking it to Serek :y
First time I've driven an Omega any distance in 2 months. I'd forgotten how good they actually are, and how it just felt home from home :y

That's the thing that draws me back to them, despite my other intentions. When I got my latest one it felt a bit strange as I drove across London. By the time I got on the M25 and had adjusted the seat etc. to my liking, it was like I had put on a comfy old pair of slippers, and Ive been pretty happy with it ever since. I knew I had made a good choice when I booted it down the sliproad off the M25 onto the M11. I suddenly realised I had a big grin on my face. :)
Having said that I still keep looking at CL500,s and e38 740i,s.  ::) ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2017, 18:35:02
Put an exhaust bandage on TBE, whilst waiting for new bits.
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2017, 18:36:37
Tried, and eventually succeeded, to get 4 nuts from Jag dealer. No I don't want coffee or cake, or look around vehicles. I want 4 fikkin' nuts! Jeez.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2017, 19:03:40
 ;D ;D ;D..............this is what has happened since women were allowed into car showrooms.  :D

Mine got a wash. Doesnt need much else doing at the moment.
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Post by: neil74 on 13 June 2017, 20:49:34
I swapped the crank sensor with the result that the car now runs. only problem is the old one was saturated in oil..
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Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2017, 21:43:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2017, 18:36:37
Tried, and eventually succeeded, to get 4 nuts from Jag dealer. No I don't want coffee or cake, or look around vehicles. I want 4 fikkin' nuts! Jeez.

Quite right, you need to watch your weight  :P  ;D  ;D
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Post by: EMD on 14 June 2017, 00:16:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 June 2017, 20:59:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:36:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2017, 17:33:03
Got the A/C working better on TBE by taking it to Serek :y
First time I've driven an Omega any distance in 2 months. I'd forgotten how good they actually are, and how it just felt home from home :y

That's the thing that draws me back to them, despite my other intentions. When I got my latest one it felt a bit strange as I drove across London. By the time I got on the M25 and had adjusted the seat etc. to my liking, it was like I had put on a comfy old pair of slippers, and Ive been pretty happy with it ever since. I knew I had made a good choice when I booted it down the sliproad off the M25 onto the M11. I suddenly realised I had a big grin on my face. :)
Having said that I still keep looking at CL500,s and e38 740i,s.  ::) ;D

Just what i been mulling over  ::) Toss up between the 500 and 740  :-\ But then there's a cheap MV6 on the bay thats near ..needs a new gearbox  ::) :-\
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Post by: annihilator on 14 June 2017, 15:16:27
shifted the little bleeder

(https://s3.postimg.org/wo8fvpssj/P1050893.jpg)

with a bit of heat a centre punch and of course the essential big hammer

belt all fitted and tensioned up  :y

(https://s9.postimg.org/6213xcmgf/P1050892.jpg)

John.



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Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 June 2017, 15:42:55
Quote from: annihilator on 14 June 2017, 15:16:27
shifted the little bleeder

Not just me then. I had to weld a bolt to one of mine the cambelt-before-last. ::)
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Post by: EMD on 14 June 2017, 16:27:13
Took ofside sill cover off.. Not too bad just surface rust. Rear end of sill had an inch diameter hole  :( Wonder what the nearside will be like  :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 June 2017, 16:37:33
Quote from: EMD on 14 June 2017, 16:27:13
Took ofside sill cover off.. Not too bad just surface rust. Rear end of sill had an inch diameter hole  :( Wonder what the nearside will be like  :)
Worse..
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Post by: Zirfeld on 14 June 2017, 17:48:44
Hi EMD

Doc Gollum is right. Omegas especially are rusting on the left side.

Have also a look behind the inner arch covers, especially the front ends of the arches are rusting near the safety belt bolts. And do not forget to look behind the spare tyre. Sometimes a nice hidden rust hole there.

Rolf
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Post by: EMD on 14 June 2017, 17:50:34
Nope all good., just surface rust. I was dreading it though.
Was expecting something like what tunnie found  :o

Thanks for those tips rofl, had a good look around and all good and solid  :y
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Post by: Zirfeld on 14 June 2017, 18:19:34
Hi EMD

Good luck!

I just found another rust hole on my Caravan.  Inner arch, front right to passenger room. I will remove passenger seat (LHD) and carpet right side this weekend to see what is the going on there. I did the same two years ago on the left side, so I think there will be no existential problems.

Hope the bloody heat wave will be interrupted on Friday / Saturday. 30°C here....forecast for tomorrow: 32°C with thunderstorms later in the evening.

I will report.

Rolf
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Post by: Zirfeld on 15 June 2017, 14:18:28
Very hot again (33°C on my garage yard) but I prepared my caravan for welding coming weekend. Here is the problem:

(https://s12.postimg.org/ncghlkh0t/P4210018.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5met0j3ft/)

passenger room front wall (is that correct in English?)

I want to weld from inside, so I removed passenger seat, carpet, isolation and a 4 inch polystyrene block that levels passenger foot room. I think the Vauxhalls have this block leftside, because the bodys are similar on RHD and LHD.

So I found this inside:

(https://s8.postimg.org/w1ki3s3b9/P4210019.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9pmpae475/)

In the upper part of the picture you see the RHD cover for LHD versions.

Before welding I have think about isolation of the gasoline pipes in direct neighborhood.


Best regards

Rolf
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Post by: neil74 on 15 June 2017, 15:31:53
The nearside of my car needs welding in a couple of places one of which is the left inner arch near the seatbelt mount up to roughly where the spring is and is about an inch in width. it also needs doing on the front nearside chassis leg near the front subframe mount. hours of fun for someone there to weld up.
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Post by: Zirfeld on 15 June 2017, 16:14:29
Hi Neil

Come here and we do it together!

Rolf
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Post by: Zirfeld on 15 June 2017, 17:30:56
Covered my Omegas with plastic foil. A strong thunderstorm front is coming in from France. The air is like PB. Still 30°C
(GMT +1) , cloudy, steamy....rain... tropical conditions.

Greetings

Rolf
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Post by: Zirfeld on 15 June 2017, 20:11:41
Pretty good weather conditions for the next two weeks. 1 A weather to work on the Caravan! And of course to have one or two drinks beside  ;)

(https://s3.postimg.org/kniokst4j/17061505.png) (https://postimg.org/image/u82b7oigf/)

Rolf
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Post by: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)
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Post by: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:30:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)

Which is LP one? I changed one next to the plenum....
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:33:04
I thought the plenum one was :-\

Tother is at the front next to the water pump pulley...

Either way, unscrew the cap and any leaks will be plainly evident ;)
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Post by: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:36:19
The one with the cap, at the front near plenum was the one I replaced, with 15/17mm socket? Bit of a pig to remove, slippery bugger.

But I replaced it less than 18 months or so ago, with genuine valve. Being Friday I've actually managed to park near the office, so might check at lunch.

Have a feeling it's the compressor though, seen green water in that area  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 11:00:02
Tother one is next to the plenum and ABS block ish...
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Post by: annihilator on 16 June 2017, 12:29:56
Started the Tourer for the first time since finishing the cambelt job and phew! no odd noises or bits flying off so well chuffed.
John.
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2017, 16:42:47
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:30:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)

Which is LP one? I changed one next to the plenum....
LP is like Schrader valve, near PAS bottle. HP is the ball type valve near PAS pulley.


Had to get my 3.2 regassed (and valves changed) last weekend. Top job done by Serek :y, though obviously he's a lot more convenient to me that you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 June 2017, 19:28:46
On the Purple Fiesta, I keep getting the 'Drivers Side Rear Door' warning coming on and the interior light comes on which is bleddy annoying!  ::)

So this afternoon I stripped down the rear door, managed to break a plastic clip, removed the locking mechanism, cleaned it, gave the contacts a squirt of WD40 and reassembled.  :y

The light still comes on....  :(  Bastard!  >:(  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 16 June 2017, 21:02:42
Gave mine a wash as it was filthy after only one week of owning it. Only down side is you can see all the scratches I hadn't noticed before ;D

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/F9B13F5F-1FAB-4064-B02E-3BEEE8240C9F.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/F9B13F5F-1FAB-4064-B02E-3BEEE8240C9F.jpg.html)

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/3D0E801A-887C-4330-8952-ECB43079A7AC.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/3D0E801A-887C-4330-8952-ECB43079A7AC.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 14:52:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2017, 16:42:47
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:30:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)

Which is LP one? I changed one next to the plenum....
LP is like Schrader valve, near PAS bottle. HP is the ball type valve near PAS pulley.


Had to get my 3.2 regassed (and valves changed) last weekend. Top job done by Serek :y, though obviously he's a lot more convenient to me that you.

Inspected both valves, some minor dots of fluid on HP cap, both made a very very slight noise when taking cap off. Suggests they were fine?

Guess have to take a specialist.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2017, 15:45:53
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 14:52:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2017, 16:42:47
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:30:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)

Which is LP one? I changed one next to the plenum....
LP is like Schrader valve, near PAS bottle. HP is the ball type valve near PAS pulley.


Had to get my 3.2 regassed (and valves changed) last weekend. Top job done by Serek :y, though obviously he's a lot more convenient to me that you.

Inspected both valves, some minor dots of fluid on HP cap, both made a very very slight noise when taking cap off. Suggests they were leaking?

Guess have to take a specialist.
Fixed. And I thought you were bright...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 17 June 2017, 16:40:51
collected leather interior, some rear arch cards and correct estate springs and shocks off Nigel today :y

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w270/vivagls/WP_20170617_001_zpsi37qbrza.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/vivagls/media/WP_20170617_001_zpsi37qbrza.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 17:09:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2017, 15:45:53
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 14:52:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2017, 16:42:47
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:30:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)

Which is LP one? I changed one next to the plenum....
LP is like Schrader valve, near PAS bottle. HP is the ball type valve near PAS pulley.


Had to get my 3.2 regassed (and valves changed) last weekend. Top job done by Serek :y, though obviously he's a lot more convenient to me that you.

Inspected both valves, some minor dots of fluid on HP cap, both made a very very slight noise when taking cap off. Suggests they were leaking?

Guess have to take a specialist.
Fixed. And I thought you were bright...

Whats with the personal insults all the time, did you not learn why you were banned for a week?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 17:14:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2017, 16:42:47
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:30:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)

Which is LP one? I changed one next to the plenum....
LP is like Schrader valve, near PAS bottle. HP is the ball type valve near PAS pulley.


Had to get my 3.2 regassed (and valves changed) last weekend. Top job done by Serek :y, though obviously he's a lot more convenient to me that you.

Tempted to take a run, I can see few minor dots of green dye. But it was the same before when I took it off when the condenser was the issue. HP valve was replaced with GM part around a year or so ago.

LP valve completely dry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 June 2017, 17:29:07
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 17:09:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2017, 15:45:53
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 14:52:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2017, 16:42:47
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 10:30:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2017, 10:13:34
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2017, 09:10:51
3.2's aircon is broke again I think, not very cold air.  :(

Replaced the condenser and HP valve around 18 months ago, so must be another leak somewhere  :-\
LP valve was a quid well saved then ::)

Which is LP one? I changed one next to the plenum....
LP is like Schrader valve, near PAS bottle. HP is the ball type valve near PAS pulley.


Had to get my 3.2 regassed (and valves changed) last weekend. Top job done by Serek :y, though obviously he's a lot more convenient to me that you.

Inspected both valves, some minor dots of fluid on HP cap, both made a very very slight noise when taking cap off. Suggests they were leaking?

Guess have to take a specialist.
Fixed. And I thought you were bright...

Whats with the personal insults all the time, did you not learn why you were banned for a week?

Point not made very well. But if removing the cap gave a hiss then the gas has passed by the valve ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 17:38:21
Thanks.

I can see in the cap alittle dot that would push valve down a tad? It's new and not very old   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 17:40:19
Also add that LP valve by PAS, also made the same noise. No fluid there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 June 2017, 18:05:31
The cap is just a dust cap and not designed to seal the valve.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 June 2017, 18:07:42
Fitted new front flexi hoses, bleed some new fluid thro. Wow what a difference  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2017, 18:10:28
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 17:40:19
Also add that LP valve by PAS, also made the same noise. No fluid there.
Lower pressure will release less gas. :-P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 June 2017, 18:23:22
Fitted a set of rear parking sensors, turned out to be a bit of a pig, but only because I've never taken the rear bumper off before. As always, were I doing the job again it probably would have taken less than half the time.

Pleased with the results though. The kit I bought comes in 32 colours, so the match isn't perfect, but pretty good imho.  :y

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/EF9ADE4C-F0F0-4F98-8386-9FF896FD53ED.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/EF9ADE4C-F0F0-4F98-8386-9FF896FD53ED.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 19:02:16
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 June 2017, 18:23:22
Fitted a set of rear parking sensors, turned out to be a bit of a pig, but only because I've never taken the rear bumper off before. As always, were I doing the job again it probably would have taken less than half the time.

Pleased with the results though. The kit I bought comes in 32 colours, so the match isn't perfect, but pretty good imho.  :y

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/EF9ADE4C-F0F0-4F98-8386-9FF896FD53ED.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/EF9ADE4C-F0F0-4F98-8386-9FF896FD53ED.jpg.html)

Looks factory fit, well done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 17 June 2017, 19:07:23
Did some bodywork on my winter Caravan. Sooner or later it is a wounded point of nearly all Omegas. Do not laugh, first have a closer look to your own Omega.

It is the Bermuda Triangle between front length traverse, inner wheel arch and passenger room s front wall. Not easy to go there and difficult to work there. No room...

(https://s16.postimg.org/omoicqz1x/P4230023.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/poyovahv5/)

(https://s12.postimg.org/gl82t3yod/P4230024.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w6ped2amh/)

(https://s13.postimg.org/3vozk4f53/P4230027.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/n0s8tvtsz/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/5yzzncycf/P4230030.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gltsss6hn/)

Have a nice weekend

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 17 June 2017, 19:16:24
Quote from: plym ian on 16 June 2017, 21:02:42
Gave mine a wash as it was filthy after only one week of owning it. Only down side is you can see all the scratches I hadn't noticed before ;D

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/F9B13F5F-1FAB-4064-B02E-3BEEE8240C9F.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/F9B13F5F-1FAB-4064-B02E-3BEEE8240C9F.jpg.html)

(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/ianboniface/omega/3D0E801A-887C-4330-8952-ECB43079A7AC.jpg) (http://s987.photobucket.com/user/ianboniface/media/omega/3D0E801A-887C-4330-8952-ECB43079A7AC.jpg.html)
Did you get yours from a dealer Ian? They have some very good products to cover light scratches as i found out when i got my first Mig. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 June 2017, 20:11:53
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 19:02:16
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Looks factory fit, well done  :y

Cheers. The kits made by a company called Dolphin and was just over £50 inc delivery so not cheap but seems well made. Also it's a UK company and apparently has a lifetime warranty to the original owner, so I'm hopeful of the longevity :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2017, 16:40:41
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 14:52:18
Inspected both valves, some minor dots of fluid on HP cap, both made a very very slight noise when taking cap off. Suggests they were fine?

Guess have to take a specialist.
That does sound, as DG and LD have said, like the valves might be duff.  Not saying that's the only fault, if you have obvious dye stains elsewhere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2017, 16:46:00
With the help of chrisgixer, put some polys in the front lower arms of the Jag.  Blimey, what a ballache of a job getting the polys in  >:(

The arm comes off easy enough, the old knackered bushes were quickly cut out.  But getting the outer poly in...   ...took hours.  Refitting arms and putting undertray back on was straightforward and quick, even though the sun/heat had taken every last bit of energy I had.


Thanks chrisgixer for the perseverance, on another one of those "this won't take too long" jobs  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 June 2017, 16:48:59
Tidied the boot of the 190, removed all the sticky oily crap which was littering it. 20 minutes later, dripping in sweat, decided that was enough for today. Cant wait to get back to the air conditioned place of work tonight. The older I get, the less I can stick hot weather.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2017, 16:54:44
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 June 2017, 16:48:59
Tidied the boot of the 190, removed all the sticky oily crap which was littering it. 20 minutes later, dripping in sweat, decided that was enough for today. Cant wait to get back to the air conditioned place of work tonight. The older I get, the less I can stick hot weather.  :(
Jag's boot is full of jacks, axle stands etc.  Too bloody hot to empty it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 June 2017, 17:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2017, 16:40:41
Quote from: tunnie on 17 June 2017, 14:52:18
Inspected both valves, some minor dots of fluid on HP cap, both made a very very slight noise when taking cap off. Suggests they were fine?

Guess have to take a specialist.
That does sound, as DG and LD have said, like the valves might be duff.  Not saying that's the only fault, if you have obvious dye stains elsewhere.

Serek usually replaces both valves whenever he's re-gassed any of my Omega's. Seems to be a common failure point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 June 2017, 20:00:54
Washed it and then drove it the 100 or so miles to some Heathrow airport hotel.

Did see a few interesting motors on the way down: corvette stingray (custard yellow  :o) - sounded amazing!   8), one of the last of the line HUE defenders in that peculiar mint green - occupants looked hot, either no A/C or it was broken, either is possible on a defender :P. Oh and a V8 awd s80 :).

Not a single omega though :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 June 2017, 20:07:39
Quote from: jimmy944 on 18 June 2017, 20:00:54
Washed it and then drove it the 100 or so miles to some Heathrow airport hotel.

Did see a few interesting motors on the way down: corvette stingray (custard yellow  :o) - sounded amazing!   8), one of the last of the line HUE defenders in that peculiar mint green - occupants looked hot, either no A/C or it was broken, either is possible on a defender :P. Oh and a V8 awd s80 :).

Not a single omega though :(
I saw an orange Lexus yesterday, made The Bogey look quite tame.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 June 2017, 16:46:08
Killed it...

That's to say wtf is this all about?

http://share.photobucket.com/shareprofile/indexshare.php?id=ODY1MTg=
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 June 2017, 19:52:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 June 2017, 16:46:08
Killed it...

That's to say wtf is this all about?

http://share.photobucket.com/shareprofile/indexshare.php?id=ODY1MTg=

Got blue A/freeze or waterless coolant or summit .?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 June 2017, 20:05:42
It has blue anti freeze, but it's meant to be inside the engine, not frosting the engine bay ::)

Bleed screw spigot has sprung a leak...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2017, 00:33:33
Been recovered halfway home, just waiting for the second half of the relay which someone forgot to book >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2017, 22:19:00
Having finally got home, ordered new pipe...

Ebay price £19, delivery on Friday.
Local factors price £71, delivery tomorrow.
BMW price £38, "Be with us by 3pm"

Be a week friday if Vx were involved ::)

Collected and fitted but car decided to die whilst warming up... no throttle response and finally stopped restarting. No codes present, but all six plugs were fouled >:(

One flat battery later, and the car is back together, but whether it is actually going to start or not is anyones guess :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 June 2017, 23:28:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2017, 22:19:00
Be a week friday if Vx were involved ::)

Very rare I've had to wait more than 24 hours for non-stock VX parts in my experience. Only exceptions are parts that are over in Germany, even then it don't recall it being more than a week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 11:41:58
Battery back on, but still not starting...

Off to get fresh plugs and will drop some oil down the bores to restore some form of compression.

If that doesn't work then it will be on ebay before tea >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 June 2017, 11:43:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 11:41:58
Battery back on, but still not starting...

Off to get fresh plugs and will drop some oil down the bores to restore some form of compression.

If that doesn't work then it will be on ebay before tea >:(
Spares or repairs, like most cars when you've finished with them.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 11:46:57
Quote from: STEMO on 21 June 2017, 11:43:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 11:41:58
Battery back on, but still not starting...

Off to get fresh plugs and will drop some oil down the bores to restore some form of compression.

If that doesn't work then it will be on ebay before tea >:(
Spares or repairs, like most cars when you've finished with them.  ;D
Ceeky chunt :-P

Not my fault that modern cars are so susceptible to flooding... Borewashing is something that Lord Sittapong should do to his scullery maids... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 11:47:55
On a positive note, plug change won't take any longer that the Omegas :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 June 2017, 11:54:11
Not exactly "today" but did ~800 miles over the last week in the BMW; Northampton to Portsmouth, Caen to Omaha Beach, Omaha Beach to Le Mans, Le Mans to Gold->Juno->Sword and back to Caen, Portsmouth to Northampton.

I learned several things:

1) The Dynamic Drive (hydraulically actuated anti-roll bar) is well and truly donald ducked, so more often than not I effectively have a car with no front ARB and a stiff rear ARB (hello, oversteer)
2) I hate the BMW "bong" .. same bong for you're nearly out of fuel, the roof is up or "your car is about to fall apart" ;D
3) French women are beautiful and when the sun is out and there's a beach nearby they don't wear much  :o ;D
4) I really can't speak very much French so have no idea what the two girls who came up to me in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer and asked me something (while wearing wet dresses & swim suits  :o :-X) were saying .. I want to believe they were saying "Hey Mister, please take us home and have your way with us" but it was probably more like "€20 sucky sucky?" ;D ;D
5) Despite having the lower arms changed before the trip the car is back to trying to wobble the front end apart under breaking (y'know, like an Omega with knackered front bushes) and clunks like the wheels are going to fall off over rough ground. Really must get that fixed before something really does fall off..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 12:14:20
Want to buy a 525? The engine will drop straight in :D

When I say buy, I obviously mean collect ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 June 2017, 12:29:23
 ;D ;D I'll pass on that one thanks Al  :P

Having been at Le Mans and ogled all the cars, what I'd really like to replace the BMW with requires about another £50k of cash.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 15:02:37
Finally got it going :D

Took it for a decent blat to get it upto temp and clear everything out. Hopefully jobbed...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 June 2017, 15:10:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 June 2017, 12:29:23
Having been at Le Mans and ogled all the cars, what I'd really like to replace the BMW with requires about another £50k of cash.. ;D

Do tell... I'll bet there was a pretty broad selection!  8)

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 15:02:37
Finally got it going :D

Took it for a decent blat to get it upto temp and clear everything out. Hopefully jobbed...

Glad its working again  :y. What caused the initial issue with the plugs do you think? Or had they simply had their time?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 16:30:24
It had been idling for a couple of hours when the hose went, then run once for around 5 mins to confirm leak source, then for two minutes to load it, a further two minutes to unload it. This was repeated for getting it on and off the second truck and it was missing quite badly by the time I got it on the drive.

It barely idled when I sorted the hose out and eventually choked itself when I stuck it in gear. Plugs were badly coked and wet, so cleaned them at which point the battery died. Charged that and still no starting, so pulled them again and found them still wet with petrol.

De flooding these is a shit as they loose all compression once the bores are petrol flushed. Put about 10cc of oil into each bore, cranked it, refitted the fuses, along with new plugs and eventually it caught... took seven attempts to finally catch.

The Omega is a pain when it happens, but a minor inconvenience compared to this... it was a full on youdon'tunderstandsogetthefruckoutofmyroom strop ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 June 2017, 16:51:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 16:30:24
it was a full on youdon'tunderstandsogetthefruckoutofmyroom strop ::)

And I'm guessing the car was no better :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 17:08:24
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 June 2017, 16:51:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 16:30:24
it was a full on youdon'tunderstandsogetthefruckoutofmyroom strop ::)

And I'm guessing the car was no better :P
Well, it is 15 going on 35 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 21 June 2017, 17:14:03
Keeping an eye on my ac pressure, a dodgy garage who did my mot frigged my high pressure line to leak slowly
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2017, 17:28:29
Quote from: VXL V6 on 20 June 2017, 23:28:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2017, 22:19:00
Be a week friday if Vx were involved ::)

Very rare I've had to wait more than 24 hours for non-stock VX parts in my experience. Only exceptions are parts that are over in Germany, even then it don't recall it being more than a week.
Me neither. I normally ring early in week, say Mon or Tues, and even if it comes from Germany, that nice man from Vauxhall will be banging on the door Friday morning (I always ask them to delivery Friday, as chances are one of us will be in to sign for it).

The one exception was inlet gaskets for the TD. Apparently they had to come from BMW, so took about 10 weeks :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 21 June 2017, 17:32:06
fitted replacement interior  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2017, 17:32:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 June 2017, 11:54:11
Not exactly "today" but did ~800 miles over the last week in the BMW; Northampton to Portsmouth, Caen to Omaha Beach, Omaha Beach to Le Mans, Le Mans to Gold->Juno->Sword and back to Caen, Portsmouth to Northampton.

I learned several things:

1) The Dynamic Drive (hydraulically actuated anti-roll bar) is well and truly donald ducked, so more often than not I effectively have a car with no front ARB and a stiff rear ARB (hello, oversteer)
2) I hate the BMW "bong" .. same bong for you're nearly out of fuel, the roof is up or "your car is about to fall apart" ;D
3) French women are beautiful and when the sun is out and there's a beach nearby they don't wear much  :o ;D
4) I really can't speak very much French so have no idea what the two girls who came up to me in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer and asked me something (while wearing wet dresses & swim suits  :o :-X) were saying .. I want to believe they were saying "Hey Mister, please take us home and have your way with us" but it was probably more like "€20 sucky sucky?" ;D ;D
5) Despite having the lower arms changed before the trip the car is back to trying to wobble the front end apart under breaking (y'know, like an Omega with knackered front bushes) and clunks like the wheels are going to fall off over rough ground. Really must get that fixed before something really does fall off..
When I stayed in St Aubin sur Mer, I don't remember seeing hardly any French girls, let alone "lookers".  Mind you, that was during the 70th anniversary celebrations of the landings, so everywhere was just jam packed with veterans, and spent most of that holiday in the car, in traffic jams.

My droplinks failed on that holiday as well, must have been all those really vicious speed bumps they have around those parts, the clonking noise drove me nearly to insanity ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 June 2017, 17:59:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2017, 16:30:24
It had been idling for a couple of hours when the hose went, then run once for around 5 mins to confirm leak source, then for two minutes to load it, a further two minutes to unload it. This was repeated for getting it on and off the second truck and it was missing quite badly by the time I got it on the drive.

It barely idled when I sorted the hose out and eventually choked itself when I stuck it in gear. Plugs were badly coked and wet, so cleaned them at which point the battery died. Charged that and still no starting, so pulled them again and found them still wet with petrol.

De flooding these is a shit as they loose all compression once the bores are petrol flushed. Put about 10cc of oil into each bore, cranked it, refitted the fuses, along with new plugs and eventually it caught... took seven attempts to finally catch.

The Omega is a pain when it happens, but a minor inconvenience compared to this... it was a full on youdon'tunderstandsogetthefruckoutofmyroom strop ::)


Sparkplugs don't like being flooded with fuel, and can be really awkward to sort out. Heating them up in the gas stove saves a lot of grief. BMW I6s and Jag V8s are really difficult to start after being flooded: you need to crank them over with the plugs out for ages, often enough to flatten a fully charged battery. The Jag is particularly bad for this, as you have to remove part of the intake manifold to get to one set of plugs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 June 2017, 18:21:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 June 2017, 17:32:19
When I stayed in St Aubin sur Mer, I don't remember seeing hardly any French girls, let alone "lookers".  Mind you, that was during the 70th anniversary celebrations of the landings, so everywhere was just jam packed with veterans, and spent most of that holiday in the car, in traffic jams.


We had several holidays in in Normandy when I was a kid(I'm 47 next month, where has the time gone :o ), until my uncle moved from Paris to Provence and sold his cottage. That was at a fork in the road called Vindefontaine, near the Atlantic coast: when we went to the beach you just drove onto the sand when the road ran out and considered it crowded if you weren't alone. We visited the D-day beaches each time, seeing the wreckage exposed by low tide was a spooky experience then and I expect it still is forty years later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 June 2017, 21:26:25
Just driven to South London & back in the V8 today to see my elderly aunt lovely drive air con icy cold & car cruised beautifully there & back averaging 29 mpg . Great choice of music in the CD changer some days are just perfect.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 June 2017, 22:18:47
Quote from: Tilbo on 21 June 2017, 21:26:25
Just driven to South London & back in the V8 today to see my elderly aunt lovely drive air con icy cold & car cruised beautifully there & back averaging 29 mpg . Great choice of music in the CD changer some days are just perfect.😎
Weather must have been hot then?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 June 2017, 10:15:30
Quote from: Nick W on 21 June 2017, 18:21:57
We visited the D-day beaches each time, seeing the wreckage exposed by low tide was a spooky experience then and I expect it still is forty years later.

It still is. Although I imagine there is less of it now - in fact, very little remains on the beaches besides at Arromanches where several of the concrete Phoenixes are still in place and one of the concrete extensions to the pier heads is half on the beach at low tide (as it was when we arrived) along with half a dozen or more Beetles (the floating bridge pontoons) on the beach in a line.

Awe inspiring feats of engineering that I can't imagine Britain being able to accomplish today without ten years of red-tape and HSE studies..

The museum at Arromanches is excellent too with wonderfully detailed models of Mulberry B - we managed to tag along with an English speaking (American) group so got the guided tour of the museum.

I'll definitely go back at some point when there is more time - we only had half a day at Omaha and the cemetary and half a day split between Gold, Juno & Sword, and they all deserve more time.


Quote from: TheBoy on 21 June 2017, 17:32:19
When I stayed in St Aubin sur Mer, I don't remember seeing hardly any French girls, let alone "lookers".  Mind you, that was during the 70th anniversary celebrations of the landings, so everywhere was just jam packed with veterans, and spent most of that holiday in the car, in traffic jams.

As far as I can tell the population is about 80% 18-25 year old females, all of whom are stunning and all of whom were on the beaches in bikinis ;D that may have had something to do with the weather, though..

Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 June 2017, 15:10:23
Do tell... I'll bet there was a pretty broad selection!  8)

Well in terms of the racing, I'll take a Corvette C7.R please, thanks ;D but back in the realms of reality .. we stayed on the 1st Tickets secured campsite at Bleu Nord and in our little compound there were probably 30 or so cars.. a few stand out - Ferrari 360 Stradale, several Porsches (996 911, 997.2 Targa, 997 Turbo, fairly sure there was a Cayman S), a Bentley Continental GT, a V8 Vantage, an MGB, C3 Corvette.. the list goes on. Oh, and my mates H2 Hummer with straight pipes carrying four of them and all their stuff, plus my 645Ci which seemed hopelessly outclassed ;D

(A lot of mundane vehicles too - Audi estates, Volvos, a Defender, Range Rover etc etc)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 June 2017, 10:42:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 June 2017, 10:15:30


Well in terms of the racing, I'll take a Corvette C7.R please, thanks ;D but back in the realms of reality .. we stayed on the 1st Tickets secured campsite at Bleu Nord and in our little compound there were probably 30 or so cars.. a few stand out - Ferrari 360 Stradale, several Porsches (996 911, 997.2 Targa, 997 Turbo, fairly sure there was a Cayman S), a Bentley Continental GT, a V8 Vantage, an MGB, C3 Corvette.. the list goes on.

Very nice!  :y I haven't been to the "proper" Le Mans in about a decade. However I've been to a couple of Le Mans classic events in recent years with my father in the e-type. Great events! But as you say, always left feeling outclassed and impoverished  ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 11:22:25
Taken big blue for mot.....and now we wait....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 12:27:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 11:22:25
Taken big blue for mot.....and now we wait....

Sailed through with no advisories.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 June 2017, 12:29:02
Good result  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 June 2017, 12:57:28
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 12:27:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 11:22:25
Taken big blue for mot.....and now we wait....

Sailed through with no advisories.
Excellent news, Jimbob  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 June 2017, 13:07:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 June 2017, 10:15:30
Well in terms of the racing, I'll take a Corvette C7.R please, thanks ;D but back in the realms of reality .. we stayed on the 1st Tickets secured campsite at Bleu Nord and in our little compound there were probably 30 or so cars.. a few stand out - Ferrari 360 Stradale, several Porsches (996 911, 997.2 Targa, 997 Turbo, fairly sure there was a Cayman S), a Bentley Continental GT, a V8 Vantage, an MGB, C3 Corvette.. the list goes on. Oh, and my mates H2 Hummer with straight pipes carrying four of them and all their stuff, plus my 645Ci which seemed hopelessly outclassed ;D


When I used to go regularly, we used to stay at Chanteloup, along with the Ultima owner's club <druel>. Those boys always had some stories to tell. ;D

Oh, and the Ascari team, or Escargot, as the locals used to call them. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 June 2017, 13:22:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 June 2017, 13:07:37
When I used to go regularly, we used to stay at Chanteloup, along with the Ultima owner's club <druel>. Those boys always had some stories to tell. ;D

The folks I went with have stayed there too, a couple of years running - these days they prefer to camp (almost) on-site so everything is walking distance (well, aside from the town itself, but that's just a tram away) and nobody has to drive back to the Chateau and stay sober ;D

I wouldn't want to stay on the public camping, mind, that seems to be packed with nutters and idiots.. the security guard and large fence keeps them out of the 1st Tickets compound thankfully  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 June 2017, 15:35:02
Yep, the nice thing about Chenteloup is that you can leave all the dust and nutters behind, have a warm shower, plonk your @rse in the swimming pool until you've cooled off and then prop up the bar being careful not to ogle the barmaids too much (referring to your previous comments about 18-25 year old  French females) because most of them appear to be the owner's daughters.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 17:20:55
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 12:27:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 11:22:25
Taken big blue for mot.....and now we wait....

Sailed through with no advisories.


Sadly this was lies.

Had a very apologetic phone call. They printed off last years by mistake and it failed on corrosion and brake pipes. :-(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 June 2017, 17:39:02
Well that's a pi$$er.

Sorry to hear that Jimbob. Are you repairing her? How bad is the corrosion??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 June 2017, 17:50:57
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 17:20:55
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 12:27:36
Quote from: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 11:22:25
Taken big blue for mot.....and now we wait....

Sailed through with no advisories.


Sadly this was lies.

Had a very apologetic phone call. They printed off last years by mistake and it failed on corrosion and brake pipes. :-(

Should have given them the Bob Monkhouse response "I'm sorry, but your first answer is the only one which I can accept". ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 22 June 2017, 18:24:12
Did nothing on the Omega, except driving from A to B and back. It is much too hot to do any work.  :o

Saturday looks better.

Ah, did some protection against hail. The sky looks very strange....

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 June 2017, 20:31:04
Yes, will be fixed....
(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/1.jpg)

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/2.jpg)

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/3.jpg)

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/4.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 22 June 2017, 20:33:18
Fitted and test drove the v6 calipers a la OMEGOD

still pulls but not as much, me thinks the rears need looking at
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2017, 22:24:54
Fussy tester... Fibreglass it with a gallon of underseal and call it done ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 June 2017, 22:27:44
Charged the battery and fired up my old Range Rover for the first time in 4 years.  :y

Drove it out of the brambles and took some photographs of it for SWMBO to add to the ebay listing  :'(

(search ebay for 'Range Rover Restoration Project' if you want to see the pictures....)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2017, 22:43:55
Quote from: Andy H on 22 June 2017, 22:27:44
Charged the battery and fired up my old Range Rover for the first time in 4 years.  :y

Drove it out of the brambles and took some photographs of it for SWMBO to add to the ebay listing  :'(

(search ebay for 'Range Rover Restoration Project' if you want to see the pictures....)
That'll scrub up ok :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 22 June 2017, 23:47:04
My one has already had the very area in the first picture welded up so god knows what its like now. and the nearside just underneath the holes on yours in the third pic mine is slowly disappearing. it just needs someone to do it properly and for a decent price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2017, 08:47:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2017, 22:24:54
Fussy tester... Fibreglass it with a gallon of underseal and call it done ;)
Or take it to a certain establishment for beardy types and Hornby lovers just outside Nottingham, enjoy a chip butty and a brew, and watch the master at work ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 June 2017, 09:02:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2017, 08:47:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2017, 22:24:54
Fussy tester... Fibreglass it with a gallon of underseal and call it done ;)
Or take it to a certain establishment for beardy types and Hornby lovers just outside Nottingham, enjoy a chip butty and a brew, and watch the master at work ;D
Which I have a strong suspicion may be the case ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2017, 09:23:51
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 June 2017, 09:02:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2017, 08:47:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2017, 22:24:54
Fussy tester... Fibreglass it with a gallon of underseal and call it done ;)
Or take it to a certain establishment for beardy types and Hornby lovers just outside Nottingham, enjoy a chip butty and a brew, and watch the master at work ;D
Which I have a strong suspicion may be the case ;D
I know it, you know it, my mum's dog knows it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2017, 09:58:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2017, 09:23:51
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 June 2017, 09:02:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2017, 08:47:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2017, 22:24:54
Fussy tester... Fibreglass it with a gallon of underseal and call it done ;)
Or take it to a certain establishment for beardy types and Hornby lovers just outside Nottingham, enjoy a chip butty and a brew, and watch the master at work ;D
Which I have a strong suspicion may be the case ;D
I know it, you know it, my mum's dog knows it

3 Guesses where we are going this morning ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 24 June 2017, 17:33:23
Today I replaced wintergarden`s xenons by the original candlelight  :'(. Normally the Caravan has the xenons, but that is not allowed on the 97 model for Tuev, because it don`t have headlight cleaners and automatic leveling.

Monday it is Caravan`s birthday. 20 years old  8) and I am working for his next 20 years...

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 24 June 2017, 17:36:36
vacuumed out the engine oil cos im a lazy arse and saying that I spilt the the new oil  into the plug valley so had to mop it up
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 24 June 2017, 17:42:29
Quote from: Zirfeld on 24 June 2017, 17:33:23
Today I replaced wintergarden`s xenons by the original candlelight  :'(. Normally the Caravan has the xenons, but that is not allowed on the 97 model for Tuev, because it don`t have headlight cleaners and automatic leveling.

Monday it is Caravan`s birthday. 20 years old  8) and I am working for his next 20 years...

Rolf

You can get away with that in the UK the MOT testers don't seem to notice.....  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 24 June 2017, 18:13:07
Happy UK Omega owners!

Of course I will replace the candle lights after Tuev in August or September as soon as possible. When Autumn comes, I need the xenons again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 24 June 2017, 20:15:36
Got down and dirty inside the rear wheel arches. While its been so dry I thought it`d be good to remove the arch guards,  clean off all the muck and wax oil it to death. Please to report no nasty surprises  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2017, 20:32:46
Failed to replace the 2 centre exhaust sections on TBE. Why are even the easiest jobs sometimes a complete PITA ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 25 June 2017, 00:14:52
Started my wreck up and drove it down some dual carriageway and then brought it back and parked it on the driveway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 25 June 2017, 15:35:26
Whilst cleaning my TB I found that my maf to tb elbow had a split  >:(

Promply dug out the spare one and swapped it over  :y

And filled the washer bottle with some cheap blue stuff
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 June 2017, 17:21:59
Fitted a 2nd hand door catch mechanism to the O/S rear door on the Purple Fiesta. 

It doesn't beep at me now, the lights and message have gone and I didn't break any more plastic clips!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2017, 17:45:44
Gave up drilling out exhaust bolts around midday, need better drills.

So serviced the lawnmower instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 25 June 2017, 18:43:52
not much just cleaned all the doors and boot rubbers.  sprayed water wax in breathers to clean any muck that has got in the rubber breathers out, should help give a better seal nas they softer now. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2017, 18:47:25
Walk past it twice with the dog...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 June 2017, 18:50:12
Went to fit the custom made HEL brake hoses (to the kit) only to find that I'd somehow ordered them several cm too short (to the tune of ~10cm). Arse.

There's another £60 down the big hole in the ground I call a kit car! Might as well have bought a boat at this point...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 June 2017, 19:58:07
Finally fitted the el cheap eBay radiator to my other one... For future reference, it doesnt come with the 2 spigots for the electric circulation pump (the one attached to the rad) but I made the decision that it'll be fine ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 June 2017, 20:47:22
Swapped doors between two cars. May as well have the better door on the better car and the re-sprayed one on the daily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 June 2017, 20:53:36
Measure twice lol.

Where as I have spent the day transplanting a 3.2 into a Corsa
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 June 2017, 21:42:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 June 2017, 20:53:36
Measure twice lol.

Where as I have spent the day transplanting a 3.2 into a Corsa

She says "OI!"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 June 2017, 21:50:27
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 June 2017, 20:53:36
Measure twice lol.

Where as I have spent the day transplanting a 3.2 into a Corsa

 ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 25 June 2017, 22:26:54
Polished and adjusted the original Caravan halogen headlights. They look like new now, but against the xenons they are still candle lights. For Tuev only....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 June 2017, 23:15:48
Finalised fitting new HP fuel pump to the Westfield, replacing the fuel hose and relocating the whole lot to the rear of the car. Once my hangover cleared sufficiently, took it out for a test. I think I need to give up drinking. :-[

Now it's working, watch the weather take a turn for the worse. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 June 2017, 17:49:11
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y
Shack specifically said using Carplay.

I'm sure he is aware of using it as BT or wired aux device, but then it becomes a PITA (and legally questionable) to change albums and so on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 June 2017, 17:51:01
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y

Not sure, as I'm a technophobe, but will investigate. Cheers Mark. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 June 2017, 19:11:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2017, 17:49:11
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y
Shack specifically said using Carplay.

I'm sure he is aware of using it as BT or wired aux device, but then it becomes a PITA (and legally questionable) to change albums and so on.

I am? Oh yes of course I am. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 June 2017, 19:13:33
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y

Not sure what that means. :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 19:15:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2017, 17:49:11
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y
Shack specifically said using Carplay.

I'm sure he is aware of using it as BT or wired aux device, but then it becomes a PITA (and legally questionable) to change albums and so on.

Yes, aware of that. Thought is using BT for audio, means he can use built in sat-nav.

Quote from: Shackeng on 26 June 2017, 19:11:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2017, 17:49:11
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y
Shack specifically said using Carplay.

I'm sure he is aware of using it as BT or wired aux device, but then it becomes a PITA (and legally questionable) to change albums and so on.

I am? Oh yes of course I am. ::) ::) ::)

The iPhone should already be paired (as you can use Apple Play) - I would have thought under media/music or similar, you should have an option for music here. As some people would not use an iPhone, e.g. Android/Windows phone should support Bluetooth (BT) audio.

If searching/controlling tracks is an issue during driving, you could use Siri. I use this as a car audio system. Eg Say "Hey Siri" and the phone picks it up and allows me to voice dial/control things. I'm doing this directly with the phone, not via the cars on-board systems
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 19:16:16
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 June 2017, 19:13:33
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 07:52:18
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 June 2017, 22:43:32
Discovered that in the new Mondeo if I want to listen to my iPhone music using Apple Carplay, I can't then use the built in satnav >:( >:( >:(, so I'd have to use Googlemaps or similar. How stupid is that :-\ I bet hope that a software fix will allow it in future. ::)

That's odd, can you not stream music over bluetooth? Use it like an Aux device. In my VW I stream music via my phone over bluetooth, it gives me track info etc, but can still use built-in sat nav at the same time.

Guess Apple Carplay would give you more like album art and search features and such, but try music over bluetooth  :y

Not sure what that means. :-\ :-\ :-\

Bluetooth Audio (BT) is as if you plugged a 3.5mm jack from the head unit into the iPhone, you get basic music control. Usually track info/name & duration, but you don't get the sexy stuff like Album art or browsing playlists. But you can do basic skip tracks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 26 June 2017, 19:18:33
Just fitted two new sl shocks to the rear of the estate :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 June 2017, 20:11:33
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 19:15:12
If searching/controlling tracks is an issue during driving, you could use Siri. I use this as a car audio system. Eg Say "Hey Siri" and the phone picks it up and allows me to voice dial/control things. I'm doing this directly with the phone, not via the cars on-board systems
I think Shack's iPhone is too old, as Hey Siri needs 6S or later.

Also, this doesn't work if phone is in pocket/bag etc.  If you put it on the dash, it really then needs to be in a cradle, else you're in that grey area.

Ideally, as Shack says, needs a firmware update on the in car entertainment system, though I fear this issue will never be fixed.


Shack, traditionally, on Mundanos, there is a 3.5mm aux socket at top of glovebox, but your manual will tell you where exactly.  This is the easiest way of getting music in, but means connecting a cable.  Similar, by wireless, is as tunnie said, Bluetooth streaming, but that may be dependent on if your car supports that without flicking to Carplay.  Both options, unfortunately, involve controlling what album is played from the phone.

Sometimes, the old technologies (ie, CDs) is so much easier than all this modern fangled tosh ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 June 2017, 20:17:27
Put a For Sale sign in it.....

...oh hang on, it's not mine!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 June 2017, 20:18:18
Yep, give me a CD any day. Sound quality over BT is hit and miss anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 June 2017, 22:03:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2017, 20:11:33
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 19:15:12
If searching/controlling tracks is an issue during driving, you could use Siri. I use this as a car audio system. Eg Say "Hey Siri" and the phone picks it up and allows me to voice dial/control things. I'm doing this directly with the phone, not via the cars on-board systems
I think Shack's iPhone is too old, as Hey Siri needs 6S or later.

Also, this doesn't work if phone is in pocket/bag etc.  If you put it on the dash, it really then needs to be in a cradle, else you're in that grey area.

Ideally, as Shack says, needs a firmware update on the in car entertainment system, though I fear this issue will never be fixed.


Shack, traditionally, on Mundanos, there is a 3.5mm aux socket at top of glovebox, but your manual will tell you where exactly.  This is the easiest way of getting music in, but means connecting a cable.  Similar, by wireless, is as tunnie said, Bluetooth streaming, but that may be dependent on if your car supports that without flicking to Carplay.  Both options, unfortunately, involve controlling what album is played from the phone.

Sometimes, the old technologies (ie, CDs) is so much easier than all this modern fangled tosh ;D

I occasionally get 'Siri?' coming up on my phone, but I can get rid of it OK by pressing the home button. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 27 June 2017, 08:37:45
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 June 2017, 20:17:27
Put a For Sale sign in it.....

...oh hang on, it's not mine!

She says "OI!" again ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2017, 17:58:58
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 June 2017, 22:03:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 June 2017, 20:11:33
Quote from: tunnie on 26 June 2017, 19:15:12
If searching/controlling tracks is an issue during driving, you could use Siri. I use this as a car audio system. Eg Say "Hey Siri" and the phone picks it up and allows me to voice dial/control things. I'm doing this directly with the phone, not via the cars on-board systems
I think Shack's iPhone is too old, as Hey Siri needs 6S or later.

Also, this doesn't work if phone is in pocket/bag etc.  If you put it on the dash, it really then needs to be in a cradle, else you're in that grey area.

Ideally, as Shack says, needs a firmware update on the in car entertainment system, though I fear this issue will never be fixed.


Shack, traditionally, on Mundanos, there is a 3.5mm aux socket at top of glovebox, but your manual will tell you where exactly.  This is the easiest way of getting music in, but means connecting a cable.  Similar, by wireless, is as tunnie said, Bluetooth streaming, but that may be dependent on if your car supports that without flicking to Carplay.  Both options, unfortunately, involve controlling what album is played from the phone.

Sometimes, the old technologies (ie, CDs) is so much easier than all this modern fangled tosh ;D

I occasionally get 'Siri?' coming up on my phone, but I can get rid of it OK by pressing the home button. ;)
Press and hold the home button brings up Siri on iPhone 4s and later. "Hey Siri" is a feature of iPhone 6s and later, where you can get Siri up by just saying "Hey Siri".

Hope that clarifies :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 June 2017, 21:50:26
Noticed that the driver's side wiperblade is torn, so I've just ordered another pair. At £6.19, they cost as much as the three that have been on the car for the last 3 years.
I blame Brexit ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 June 2017, 08:34:35
Called around the local scrap metal merchants to come and take it away.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 28 June 2017, 12:41:57
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 28 June 2017, 08:34:35
Called around the local scrap metal merchants to come and take it away.....

And for a third time "OI!" ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 28 June 2017, 15:16:36
Fitted the preface elite alloys with new tyres to the landbarge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 June 2017, 15:51:18
Washed it in the rain yesterday. The neighbours probably think I'm a mentalist. Hoping to get the wheel alignment finally done tomorrow, and give it a service next week as I think it must be due one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2017, 18:40:06
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 28 June 2017, 08:34:35
Called around the local scrap metal merchants to come and take it away.....
And still no takers. I recjon you could be lumbered with it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2017, 18:41:14
Got a 4.5mm hole in one of the cat sections, thanks to plasma cutter.  5mm drill ain't touching it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 June 2017, 18:47:12
Proved DSC works, in damp conditions this morning.

It lets the tail waggle a bit before putting on nanny hat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 June 2017, 22:56:34
Declared SORN on the Elite  :(

Tried to do it on-line last night but the 11 digit reference number on the V5C wasn't being accepted  >:( I discovered that DVLA sent out replacement V5Cs in 2011 with completely different reference numbers  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
Today, I removed the exhaust back box because it has a bloody great hole in it.
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 June 2017, 19:35:59
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
Today, I removed the exhaust back box because it has a bloody great hole in it.
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o


Budget another £20 for handbrake shoes while you're in there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:55:48
Quote from: Nick W on 30 June 2017, 19:35:59
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
Today, I removed the exhaust back box because it has a bloody great hole in it.
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o


Budget another £20 for handbrake shoes while you're in there
Oh! Are they different to the normal brakes then? Oh dear, I didn't know that  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 June 2017, 21:46:44
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:55:48
Quote from: Nick W on 30 June 2017, 19:35:59
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
Today, I removed the exhaust back box because it has a bloody great hole in it.
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o


Budget another £20 for handbrake shoes while you're in there
Oh! Are they different to the normal brakes then? Oh dear, I didn't know that  :o

Standard pads for disc brakes.

Hand brake uses shoes inside the drum.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 30 June 2017, 22:24:03
Waved goodbye to my 1972 Range Rover (owned by me since 1994) :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 01 July 2017, 01:08:34
Drove it again and listened to all the noises the exhaust and suspension are making.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 July 2017, 08:52:45
Been trying to book my car into Witham tyres to get wheel alignment done. Chose this place as they have a good reputation - i.e. actually know how to use the Hunter equipment. Been calling them for weeks and assumed they were too busy to answer the phone.
Found out this morning that they have gone bust.  :(
Got to start the search again, for a place locally which will do the job properly.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 July 2017, 10:50:32
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
.....
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o

I changed the front pads on mine yesterday and when I checked the rears they are well down. I'm sure the rears are original as I can't recall changing them on this one.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2017, 11:49:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 July 2017, 10:50:32
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
.....
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o

I changed the front pads on mine yesterday and when I checked the rears they are well down. I'm sure the rears are original as I can't recall changing them on this one.  :-\
Clearly a sign you disable TC quite often Mr ZY, as we all know you don't treat it like Miss Daisy ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2017, 11:51:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 July 2017, 10:50:32
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
.....
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o

I changed the front pads on mine yesterday and when I checked the rears they are well down. I'm sure the rears are original as I can't recall changing them on this one.  :-\
Joking aside, I have the details of the guy who was selling (non vented) OE ones on ebay for a tenner, he's localish to me.  Given the price and they are OE, I wouldn't even consider anything else.

Obviously, as yours are vented, you will need to reuse your old pins and spring - we haven't found a cheap supplier for them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 July 2017, 12:29:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 July 2017, 11:49:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 July 2017, 10:50:32
Quote from: JDX on 30 June 2017, 19:28:32
.....
Then I decided to check the rear pads - glad I did, they were nearly gone too  :o

I changed the front pads on mine yesterday and when I checked the rears they are well down. I'm sure the rears are original as I can't recall changing them on this one.  :-\
Clearly a sign you disable TC quite often Mr ZY, as we all know you don't treat it like Miss Daisy ;D

So that's what that light is.  ::)  I thought TC was 'Turbo Charger'.  ;)  Thought it wasn't quite right that it drifts as I apply the power leaving a roundabout.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 July 2017, 15:55:20
Had both cars A/C re-gassed at ATS for £57.90 thanks to the link that annihilator posted up in the Best price for air conditioning re-gas thread!  :y

Both chucking out nice cold air and hope it lasts!  ::)  :)  Thanks again to annihilator for sharing the link!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2017, 18:30:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 July 2017, 15:55:20
Had both cars A/C re-gassed at ATS for £57.90 thanks to the link that annihilator posted up in the Best price for air conditioning re-gas thread!  :y

Both chucking out nice cold air and hope it lasts!  ::)  :)  Thanks again to annihilator for sharing the link!  :y

Is that offer still valid? Might take 3.2 tomorrow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 July 2017, 18:33:46
Quote from: tunnie on 01 July 2017, 18:30:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 July 2017, 15:55:20
Had both cars A/C re-gassed at ATS for £57.90 thanks to the link that annihilator posted up in the Best price for air conditioning re-gas thread!  :y

Both chucking out nice cold air and hope it lasts!  ::)  :)  Thanks again to annihilator for sharing the link!  :y

Is that offer still valid? Might take 3.2 tomorrow

Seen it is valid but code, just ring up and book?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 July 2017, 18:42:38
Quote from: tunnie on 01 July 2017, 18:33:46
Quote from: tunnie on 01 July 2017, 18:30:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 July 2017, 15:55:20
Had both cars A/C re-gassed at ATS for £57.90 thanks to the link that annihilator posted up in the Best price for air conditioning re-gas thread!  :y

Both chucking out nice cold air and hope it lasts!  ::)  :)  Thanks again to annihilator for sharing the link!  :y

Is that offer still valid? Might take 3.2 tomorrow

Seen it is valid but code, just ring up and book?

Buy the voucher on Groupon then just phone ATS and book it in!  :y 

If you go to Groupon via TopCashBack there is 7% cashback available as well, so even cheaper!  ;)

I only realised about the cashback thing after I bought the voucher....  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2017, 09:47:56
18 drill bits later (and on top of the 6 I trashed earlier in the week), finally drilled out the sheared exhaust studs with the help of chrisgixer.

I had earlier in the week, after failing to drill, blown a pilot hole through one of them with the plasma cutter.  This had hardened the metal, making it undrillable, so had to open that out further with the plasma cutter.


The Irmscher backbox has slits in the part where it joins to the mid sections (as you'd expect), but these are too long, probably extended by a previous owner to get out an old exhaust, so need to get a bandage around them for now, then find someone who can weld stainless.


Thanks to chrisgixer - those 3 sheared bolts were really an ordeal. Last time I changed the mid sections, I must have used bolts made of diamond ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2017, 11:14:00
You must have. I got through 4 (iirc) drill bits last time I did mine, and moaned about that !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 July 2017, 11:56:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2017, 09:47:56

The Irmscher backbox has slits in the part where it joins to the mid sections (as you'd expect), but these are too long, probably extended by a previous owner to get out an old exhaust, so need to get a bandage around them for now, then find someone who can weld stainless.




anyone with a Mig will be able to do that for you; standard steel wire and CO2/argon mix works fine for such work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pauls on 02 July 2017, 12:26:12
Quote from: Nick W on 02 July 2017, 11:56:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2017, 09:47:56

The Irmscher backbox has slits in the part where it joins to the mid sections (as you'd expect), but these are too long, probably extended by a previous owner to get out an old exhaust, so need to get a bandage around them for now, then find someone who can weld stainless.




anyone with a Mig will be able to do that for you; standard steel wire and CO2/argon mix works fine for such work.

Run it over to serek he welded mine up no problem :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2017, 13:56:45
Measured the temperature of the air con at the vents with an infra red thermometer. It showed 9.5 degrees which I don't think is great.
Will sort out a regas in the not too distant future.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 02 July 2017, 18:32:46
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 July 2017, 13:56:45
Measured the temperature of the air con at the vents with an infra red thermometer. It showed 9.5 degrees which I don't think is great.
Will sort out a regas in the not too distant future.

You need to shove a thermometer into the vents.....about 5/6 inches.....its what the aircon guys do....if there any good....a temp of 5 or 6C is deemed fine  :y
I used to have such a thermometer, carnt remember where I got it from tho  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2017, 19:12:16
Quote from: Nick W on 02 July 2017, 11:56:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2017, 09:47:56

The Irmscher backbox has slits in the part where it joins to the mid sections (as you'd expect), but these are too long, probably extended by a previous owner to get out an old exhaust, so need to get a bandage around them for now, then find someone who can weld stainless.




anyone with a Mig will be able to do that for you; standard steel wire and CO2/argon mix works fine for such work.
Oooo, is my Hobbygas bottle argon ::).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2017, 20:54:27
If it isn't you can buy  one at Machine Mart that is.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 July 2017, 20:54:37
It will most likely be argon CO2 mix.

In other news, gave it away to some passing travellers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 02 July 2017, 21:18:00
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2017, 20:54:37
It will most likely be argon CO2 mix.

In other news, gave it away to some passing travellers

 :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 July 2017, 21:42:24
Fitted the replacement wiper blades. I suppose £6 every three years isn't too bad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2017, 08:03:12
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2017, 20:54:37
In other news, gave it away to some passing travellers
Did they reject it though?


For someone who doesn't own an Omega, you always seem to have enough of them cluttering up your drive.  Bet the neighbours think you're a proper pikey ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 July 2017, 12:40:22
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2017, 20:54:37
It will most likely be argon CO2 mix.

In other news, gave it away to some passing relatives
Always suspected that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2017, 13:23:42
Quote from: STEMO on 03 July 2017, 12:40:22
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2017, 20:54:37
It will most likely be argon CO2 mix.

In other news, gave it away to some passing relatives
Always suspected that.  ;D

Tarmac yer drive?

De yah like Dags?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2017, 14:50:54
Buy me lucky heather or I,ll put a curse on you and your house.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 04 July 2017, 13:44:04
Is that you Michael? Get off our Ruth.... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 July 2017, 19:11:59
With Huge thanks to Mark (again)...

Swapped the fail cert for a pass...
Even had a comment about the good quality of the welding :)

Should keep her going some time yet.

They had an old Carlton Estate up on the ramps as well today!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 04 July 2017, 21:28:22
Looked at it on the drive, whilst waiting for brake pads to arrive, which they didn't!  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 July 2017, 22:43:22
Went to wash it and discovered that the scrotes who took my toolkit out of the garage last month also took the pressure washer  :(.

So took it to Tesco and used theirs. Gosh I love people.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 July 2017, 13:55:01
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 July 2017, 19:11:59
Even had a comment about the good quality of the welding :)

It was quite an interesting one as where it had gone, the chassis member has a compound curve and a return into the engine bay.....quite a bit of metal shaping and stretching to get that to fit.

Then a further piece for the lower return.

I added a section around the sub frame mount area to, overkill and not overly needed but done anyway
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 05 July 2017, 16:23:46
Repaired the steering lock yesterday. It did not work, because the little spring inside was broken.

(https://s11.postimg.org/4p94khklf/P5100015.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5rjb313en/)

(https://s9.postimg.org/bq12lsm27/P5100016.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/61uruwhpn/)

(https://s13.postimg.org/gthd099dj/P5100018.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hvrjiss6r/)

One hour work, including getting a spare from a doner car

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 July 2017, 17:24:33
Got the door card off the Jag at long last.

The problem isn't the cable of stiff lever, sadly, so new CDL on order from dealer :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2017, 22:17:48
Picked up new door lock mechanism/latch from dealer today, parted with £106, and then fitted it this evening.

Took ages, due to lack of any decent information from forums, but now I know how to do it, reckon I could do another in under 90mins.  Still not as fast as doing an Omega one, which is normally doable in well under an hour.


Once I had door card back on, I realised I'd forgot to attach the cable at the internal handle end, but soon had the card off again to resolve that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 July 2017, 22:50:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2017, 22:17:48
Picked up new door lock mechanism/latch from dealer today, parted with £106, and then fitted it this evening.

Took ages, due to lack of any decent information from forums, but now I know how to do it, reckon I could do another in under 90mins.  Still not as fast as doing an Omega one, which is normally doable in well under an hour.


Once I had door card back on, I realised I'd forgot to attach the cable at the internal handle end, but soon had the card off again to resolve that.

Brings back into perspective big cat ownership, if you don't attempt to DIY.

£106 motor, took you around 2 hours? So could be £200 labour easy at a Jag dealer.

So all in all could be 300 quid bill if you were not able  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 07 July 2017, 02:29:04
Refitted the original CCR2006 and BOSE (amplifier, speakers and loom) to the Elite

Rediscovered how good BOSE sounds  :y and what a ball ache it is to pull most of the interior out of the car to fit it  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2017, 08:18:37
Finished rebuilding a 1.6D VW engine for the railway, what a hateful piece of shit it is!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 July 2017, 12:04:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 July 2017, 08:18:37
Finished rebuilding a 1.6D VW engine for the railway, what a hateful piece of shit it is!
That'll never even pull one carriage, never mind a train.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 07 July 2017, 12:51:35
The new rear brake pads arrived - so they're in  :y
Whilst I was under the car, a courier walked straight past me & started ringing the door bell.
He had a large box under his arm - containing the rear exhaust box I ordered via fleebay. (It's like the arrival of buses!!)
Must say: very pleased with the service & quality. It arrived from Germany very quickly & I really can't moan about the value at £33 all in  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2017, 13:19:09
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2017, 12:04:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 July 2017, 08:18:37
Finished rebuilding a 1.6D VW engine for the railway, what a hateful piece of shit it is!
That'll never even pull one carriage, never mind a train.

Its in this:

(http://www.train-photos.net/images/pf-train/23869.jpg)

So not huge and drives a hydraulic pump to operate all the functions
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 July 2017, 13:34:29
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 July 2017, 13:19:09
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2017, 12:04:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 July 2017, 08:18:37
Finished rebuilding a 1.6D VW engine for the railway, what a hateful piece of shit it is!
That'll never even pull one carriage, never mind a train.

Its in this:


So not huge and drives a hydraulic pump to operate all the functions
Poor little thing, get a coat of paint on it.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 July 2017, 13:44:35
Rough area? That's got more guards on the windows than a riot van!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2017, 13:48:41
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2017, 13:34:29
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 July 2017, 13:19:09
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2017, 12:04:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 July 2017, 08:18:37
Finished rebuilding a 1.6D VW engine for the railway, what a hateful piece of shit it is!
That'll never even pull one carriage, never mind a train.

Its in this:


So not huge and drives a hydraulic pump to operate all the functions
Poor little thing, get a coat of paint on it.  :(

That's the next job once its running  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2017, 13:49:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 July 2017, 13:44:35
Rough area? That's got more guards on the windows than a riot van!

It came from a rough area, somewhere near you actually!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 July 2017, 13:52:01
What's it used for? it looks like an up-turned skip  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2017, 13:58:57
Quote from: tunnie on 06 July 2017, 22:50:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2017, 22:17:48
Picked up new door lock mechanism/latch from dealer today, parted with £106, and then fitted it this evening.

Took ages, due to lack of any decent information from forums, but now I know how to do it, reckon I could do another in under 90mins.  Still not as fast as doing an Omega one, which is normally doable in well under an hour.


Once I had door card back on, I realised I'd forgot to attach the cable at the internal handle end, but soon had the card off again to resolve that.

Brings back into perspective big cat ownership, if you don't attempt to DIY.

£106 motor, took you around 2 hours? So could be £200 labour easy at a Jag dealer.

So all in all could be 300 quid bill if you were not able  :(
The parts were at cost + 10%.....  ...retail is well over £160
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2017, 14:04:39
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 July 2017, 13:52:01
What's it used for? it looks like an up-turned skip  :-\

Its a P-way truck, tows a small trailer and allows the gangs to get to site to do simple track repairs, spot sleeper replacement, signalling work etc.

Has bench seats in it, a small boiler for hot water etc.

Plus it jacks itself up off the rails so you can turn it around to travel in the opposite direction!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 July 2017, 14:06:47
Gave the Subaru Forester a wash & polish looking really nice now such an improvement on the Fiat Panda the wife used to have.Got to admit I love to drive it every chance I get.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 July 2017, 14:09:09
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 July 2017, 13:49:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 July 2017, 13:44:35
Rough area? That's got more guards on the windows than a riot van!

It came from a rough area, somewhere near you actually!  ;D

 ;D ;D ;D

Wait.. Balls.  >:( >:( >:(

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2017, 14:13:54
Took it to Tescos in order to buy emergency pizza for din dins.

Oh, it was so nice not having to fartarse around getting the poxy thing to lock...   ...I was walking away from it thinking "locking the car surely can't be that simple" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 08 July 2017, 10:15:42
Abused the Estate's load carrying ability again.  ::)  Managed to get four 3 metre long railway sleepers in it loaded from windscreen to boot area and the tailgate shut with ease.  :D
Which is making me sway towards a van as the Omega replacement as I just can't see another estate car with such a load capacity that I would dare do that to.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2017, 15:43:09
Quote from: YZ250 on 08 July 2017, 10:15:42
Abused the Estate's load carrying ability again.  ::)  Managed to get four 3 metre long railway sleepers in it loaded from windscreen to boot area and the tailgate shut with ease.  :D
Which is making me sway towards a van as the Omega replacement as I just can't see another estate car with such a load capacity that I would dare do that to.  :)
E Class :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 July 2017, 22:15:25
Drove it to Nutley (past Gatwick, what a hateful stretch of road the M25/M23 interchange is!) to trade it in - managed to hit a deer on the way, too, which was exciting! Hit the brakes and missed mama deer, let of the brakes a little only to have baby deer pop out behind her, nailed them again and then promptly nailed the hind quarters of baby deer with my offside corner.

Deer did a little pirouette and leapt up the opposite bank.. fortunately no visible damage given I was all of five miles from the dealer!

Swapped one BMW for another - 645 for a 650..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 July 2017, 22:22:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2017, 15:43:09
Quote from: YZ250 on 08 July 2017, 10:15:42
Abused the Estate's load carrying ability again.  ::)  Managed to get four 3 metre long railway sleepers in it loaded from windscreen to boot area and the tailgate shut with ease.  :D
Which is making me sway towards a van as the Omega replacement as I just can't see another estate car with such a load capacity that I would dare do that to.  :)
E Class :y Volvo


Fixed that for you ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 July 2017, 22:46:22
Fitted a new wheel bearing assembly to the NSF and new front discs and pads both sides on the BMW in an attempt to extinguish my ABS light and braking judder.  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 08 July 2017, 23:09:10
Removed the old exhaust and attempted to drill out what remained of the bolts that held the cats to the centre pipes... it goes without saying that I used half a dozen HSS bits and i still need to finish the nearside one when I buy half a dozen more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 08 July 2017, 23:22:02
Took a long drive to pick up a good set of wheels, and even got a free 5th

omega52 top bloke
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 July 2017, 23:23:06
Cobalt drill bits. Slowish drill speed. Not much pressure on the drill - these things are the key.  :y
Still a bitch of a job though, especially if you don't have much room to work under the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2017, 23:57:46
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 July 2017, 22:46:22
Fitted a new wheel bearing assembly to the NSF and new front discs and pads both sides on the BMW in an attempt to extinguish my ABS light and braking judder.  ::)
Just ordered a replacement abs ecu for mine...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 09 July 2017, 08:37:07
Got woken up to tow it home :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 July 2017, 09:03:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 July 2017, 08:37:07
Got woken up to tow it home :(

Oh dear... Fuse 19 to general chat please! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 09 July 2017, 17:22:26
Drove to the vboa show, took in the weekend of fine motors and drove back today ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2017, 17:25:19
Appreciated the cooled seats this morning, it was 25C at 10am this morning :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2017, 18:25:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2017, 17:25:19
Appreciated the cooled seats this morning, it was 25C at 10am this morning :o
I should imagine your ringpiece was nearer 60.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 10 July 2017, 16:09:26
Fitted a new fuel pump to big blue.
Realised we had no fuel gauge

Soldered the wire I had trapped

Job jobbed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 July 2017, 16:39:01
Sold the Purple Fiesta and bought a Silver Mundano.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 July 2017, 17:11:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 July 2017, 16:39:01
Sold the Purple Fiesta and bought a Silver Mundano.  ::)
Change your profile then, now you've sold BE11 END.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 July 2017, 17:51:16
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2017, 17:11:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 July 2017, 16:39:01
Sold the Purple Fiesta and bought a Silver Mundano.  ::)
Change your profile then, now you've sold BE11 END.

I'll do it tomorrow Bogeyface when the Festa is gone and I've collected the Mundano.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 July 2017, 20:41:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 July 2017, 17:51:16
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2017, 17:11:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 July 2017, 16:39:01
Sold the Purple Fiesta and bought a Silver Mundano.  ::)
Change your profile then, now you've sold BE11 END.

I'll do it tomorrow Bogeyface when the Festa is gone and I've collected the Mundano.  :P
I'm not a bogey...my car is.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 July 2017, 20:47:34
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2017, 20:41:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 July 2017, 17:51:16
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2017, 17:11:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 July 2017, 16:39:01
Sold the Purple Fiesta and bought a Silver Mundano.  ::)
Change your profile then, now you've sold BE11 END.

I'll do it tomorrow Bogeyface when the Festa is gone and I've collected the Mundano.  :P
I'm not a bogey...my car is.. ;D
It's snot... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 July 2017, 21:56:13
Drove it to the land of the webbed feet, using back roads due to A14 mess today.

A 2t exec saloon should not be able to go round corners like that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 July 2017, 22:24:18
Your suitable impressed then ? I might buy one in 10years time when they are sub £2k.  :y :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 11 July 2017, 09:27:26
Put a litre of coolant in. Let's see how far that gets.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 11 July 2017, 10:33:07
Stripped spare door cards down, in readiness to give them a make over
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 11 July 2017, 14:46:36
Booked the Merc in for a custom made exhaust on the 27th saw a company on Car SOS TV programme John Ashley in Walsall & rang them very helpful and obviously keen on cars , will let you know how I get on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 11 July 2017, 15:32:16
Dropped car off at county diesels in Leicester, fed up of the wheezing noise. Hopefully they`ll find the problem
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2017, 15:41:18
Quote from: paul l on 11 July 2017, 15:32:16
Dropped car off at county diesels in Leicester, fed up of the wheezing noise. Hopefully they`ll find the problem
Do you smoke?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 11 July 2017, 17:50:06
Neither I nor the car smoke ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 11 July 2017, 17:53:53
Quote from: paul l on 11 July 2017, 15:32:16
Dropped car off at county diesels in Leicester, fed up of the wheezing noise. Hopefully they`ll find the problem

I'll bet you 1p its blocked breathers or summat else  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2017, 18:15:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 July 2017, 22:24:18
Your suitable impressed then ? I might buy one in 10years time when they are sub £2k.  :y :D
Not with the economy on a run like that. Opps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 11 July 2017, 18:26:10
Quote from: TD on 11 July 2017, 17:53:53
Quote from: paul l on 11 July 2017, 15:32:16
Dropped car off at county diesels in Leicester, fed up of the wheezing noise. Hopefully they`ll find the problem

I'll bet you 1p its blocked breathers or summat else  ;D

I'm hoping so, its driving me up the wall, checked and rechecked but very limited on what you can do on a driveway without a pressure test
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 11 July 2017, 18:55:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2017, 18:15:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 July 2017, 22:24:18
Your suitable impressed then ? I might buy one in 10years time when they are sub £2k.  :y :D
Not with the economy on a run like that. Opps.

Are you saying a 2ton Jag with a 3ltr diesel engine carnt manage 50mpg average..... :-\ ;D

Buy a 1.6ltr diesel Ford....that can  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2017, 08:07:26
Quote from: paul l on 11 July 2017, 18:26:10
Quote from: TD on 11 July 2017, 17:53:53
Quote from: paul l on 11 July 2017, 15:32:16
Dropped car off at county diesels in Leicester, fed up of the wheezing noise. Hopefully they`ll find the problem

I'll bet you 1p its blocked breathers or summat else  ;D


I'm hoping so, its driving me up the wall, checked and rechecked but very limited on what you can do on a driveway without a pressure test

It can only really be the inlet track
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 12 July 2017, 17:17:23
And the inlet manifold gasket it was  :y new one now fitted and wheeze free, first Tim since owning the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2017, 17:53:06
Ben touching up some small scratches and stonechips. Tedious job, and the more you look the more you find.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 July 2017, 21:07:27
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 July 2017, 17:53:06
Ben touching up some small scratches and stonechips. Tedious job, and the more you look the more you find.  ::)
How much did Ben charge you? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2017, 18:45:05
Quote from: TD on 11 July 2017, 18:55:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2017, 18:15:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 July 2017, 22:24:18
Your suitable impressed then ? I might buy one in 10years time when they are sub £2k.  :y :D
Not with the economy on a run like that. Opps.

Are you saying a 2ton Jag with a 3ltr diesel engine carnt manage 50mpg average..... :-\ ;D

Buy a 1.6ltr diesel Ford....that can  ;D
It apparently can with ease at tunnie speeds.  But we all know that's unviable to drive sooooo sllloooowwwww ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 July 2017, 18:24:27
Serviced the BMW, changed oil, fuel filter, air filter and pollen filters.   ::)

Plugged fancy new code reader into Mondeo and initially got no DTC's, but after a bit more delving got P0380 Glow Plug Control Circuit.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 14 July 2017, 19:48:05
I stumbled into a local opel dealership on a whim to see if I could get a HP valve for my ac line. In majorca on hols.

After the non englaisi speaking mechanic  came to see me I showed him a pic and gave the 2 part numbers.

He came back to me with just a written note of the price 6.41€

I asked if it would need to be ordered in he smiled and whipped it from his pocket

I paid and left with a smile then got hit with the sun upon reaching the door.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2017, 13:58:23
Removed the boot side panels from the Jag and brought them indoors.  Fitted the side cargo nets to them that Mrs TB got me for my burfday. Now waiting for rain to stop so I can put the panels back in the car.  Will probably be much later this afternoon, as a couple of work colleagues are popping over this afternoon to pick up their shiny new MacBooks that I keep tripping over in the hallway ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 July 2017, 17:54:38
Tinkered with the Mundano.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2017, 18:59:22
Put the panels back in the boot of the Jag, after gluing one of the anti rattle pads back in place.  Someone has been in there before, as a clip is also missing.

Checked the state of the air filter, knowing it had FSH, and therefore had probably never been done.  Pulled out a couple of bales of straw from the airbox, and had to blow an airline through the filter. It was minging.  New filter ordered now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 15 July 2017, 20:19:20
Did a little sandstorm to the front left traverse. Looks great now  :)

(https://s12.postimg.org/hvtihhnt9/P5150025a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8o1a0sgqx/)

(https://s9.postimg.org/cpjy2nobz/P5210005a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8gf80hl2j/)

(https://s11.postimg.org/gtdndpthf/P5210008a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8b479dmyn/)

(https://s2.postimg.org/wbekeh1u1/P5210010a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rpig64gat/)

Yesterday I replaced door stopper front left, front right will follow tomorrow.

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 16 July 2017, 00:28:20
That area on mine is starting to go like so many of these cars. but I need to either practice my welding or find someone who can do a decent job for a reasonable price because the front chassis legs near the front subframe mounts need doing sooner rather than later..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 16 July 2017, 16:23:53
Hi Neil

Front chassis legs around subframe?   :-\:o

Many Omegas where wreaked because of this problem.

I solved it last year on my saloon. No easy work. There are 3 layers tin. To work engineside is not possible without disassembling drive train and subframe.

My Caravan (I work on it actually) is not so bad, I think he goes through Tuev (MOT) in September. But I want to prepare him for the next decades. So I am planing to take him out of use in March 18 for 6 months. I will remove engine, gear box, front suspension and subframe. So the way is free to renew the chassis front legs from the inside to the outside.

I will report.

Attached pictures are taken during the work on my saloon early 2016. She passes Tuev in June 16 and did only 1500 summer miles since that. Actually the old Lady is sleeping in the sunny side of my garage yard.I think next Tuev in June 18 will be no problem.


(https://s17.postimg.org/pcmqdf60v/IMG_7061a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5i0oraqt7/)

(https://s17.postimg.org/rt7nqmr6n/IMG_7067a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ywfj68wm3/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/jy1uuf2j5/IMG_7166a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nhnsk858t/)

Nothing is impossible ;)

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 July 2017, 16:24:48
Nowt.....again.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 16 July 2017, 16:39:17
Hi STEMO

I am very glad to send to an Omega forum, what belongs to an Omega forum  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 16 July 2017, 18:17:41
Mk 3 Cav ,new cambelt kit , water pump , aux belt " the one where you have to take the engine mount off  :( Fresh coolant and all done IN 6 weeks  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 July 2017, 18:34:42
Fitted front and rear dash cams to mine. Very happy with the quality of the image and ease of setup was surprising. However I discovered that the fuse board in the rear of the s80 is always live. So I either need to get a battery saver or run both off the front fuses. Not decided which yet.

Having Protection whilst parked would be great, even if only until the battery depletes to a certain level. However I'm not sure how long the memory cards would last in this scenario. I was surprised (as I didn't research) that a 32gb card only gives an hr or so of recording. So I'll already be doing about 15 writes per week just with my commute :/. Parking protection is likely to shorten the lives yet further
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 July 2017, 12:02:03
Short version: Blew the fuse for the cigarette lighter socket  ::)

Long version: Plugged my little FM transmitter into the cigarette lighter and it didn't power up. "That's odd," I thought. Peered into the lighter socket and saw that the little U shaped bit that is riveted to the positive side had come adrift. "Ah," I thought, as I stuck my finger in and ... CRACK. Well, that's the little U shaped bit DC welded to the negative side, then!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 12:07:39
Quote from: jimmy944 on 16 July 2017, 18:34:42
Fitted front and rear dash cams to mine. Very happy with the quality of the image and ease of setup was surprising. However I discovered that the fuse board in the rear of the s80 is always live. So I either need to get a battery saver or run both off the front fuses. Not decided which yet.

If I get a V70 for the wife, I'm bringing it to you for some upgrades! Parking sensors and cameras so far  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 12:09:01
I replaced zircon HP valve, decided to vent the gas first, via screwdriver into the valve. About 1 second's worth of gas came out  :(  :-\

Hopefully it's the valve that was the problem, have a feeling when I go to get it re-gassed the compressor will hold gas about as well as I do after a curry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 July 2017, 16:46:50
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 12:09:01
I replaced zircon HP valve, decided to vent the gas first, via screwdriver into the valve. About 1 second's worth of gas came out  :(  :-\

Hopefully it's the valve that was the problem, have a feeling when I go to get it re-gassed the compressor will hold gas about as well as I do after a curry.
Stupid :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 July 2017, 16:54:05
Spent two minutes fitted my just arrived ABS ecu. Journey to work tonight will soon tell if it's worked or not ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 17:19:39
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 12:09:01
decided to vent the gas first, via screwdriver into the valve
Forgetting the legalities for a sec, you wanna be careful doing that, as you could end up with extreme burns.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 July 2017, 20:15:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 July 2017, 16:54:05
Spent two minutes fitted my just arrived ABS ecu. Journey to work tonight will soon tell if it's worked or not ::)
It didn't. Although the codes now showing are very different so hopefully a reconfiguration will sort :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 20:58:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 17:19:39
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 12:09:01
decided to vent the gas first, via screwdriver into the valve
Forgetting the legalities for a sec, you wanna be careful doing that, as you could end up with extreme burns.

Done it before, so knew to be careful. Also used the very long thin driver I had. Given that 99% of it had escaped anyway  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 July 2017, 20:59:48
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 12:07:39

If I get a V70 for the wife, I'm bringing it to you for some upgrades! Parking sensors and cameras so far  ;D

Not forgetting the Bluetooth hands free. That was by far the most destructive thing I've had to do to it.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/jimmy944/E0F1C543-B314-4905-8D14-C148412B7AED.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/jimmy944/media/E0F1C543-B314-4905-8D14-C148412B7AED.jpg.html)

I did tidy up a bit after this photo was taken  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:08:43
Ah yes add that in as well  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 21:10:03
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 20:58:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 17:19:39
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 12:09:01
decided to vent the gas first, via screwdriver into the valve
Forgetting the legalities for a sec, you wanna be careful doing that, as you could end up with extreme burns.

Done it before, so knew to be careful. Also used the very long thin driver I had. Given that 99% of it had escaped anyway  ;D
But it could have had enough gas, you didn't know.  Doesn't matter how long the screwdriver, that jet that will burn will be good for well over 50cm.  Use a method where your hand is well out of the way next time (ie, something bent). Legalities aside, obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:23:08
Well it's done now, should get my monies worth of gas on the refill.

But as before I get feeling it won't hold pressure
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 21:30:39
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:23:08
Well it's done now, should get my monies worth of gas on the refill.

But as before I get feeling it won't hold pressure
Well, they empty it all out anyway ;)


It will have to be a catastrophic leak for it to be detected on the vac test.  Have you got dye anywhere (presumably it had dye put in last time?). As if you have a tone of dye on the condenser, or the pipe up the chassis leg, etc, then you know its a waste of time regassing it without fixing that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 21:30:39
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:23:08
Well it's done now, should get my monies worth of gas on the refill.

But as before I get feeling it won't hold pressure
Well, they empty it all out anyway ;)


It will have to be a catastrophic leak for it to be detected on the vac test.  Have you got dye anywhere (presumably it had dye put in last time?). As if you have a tone of dye on the condenser, or the pipe up the chassis leg, etc, then you know its a waste of time regassing it without fixing that.

It's always had bit of dye around the compressor, but the old estate had that as well. Aircon never failed on that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:47:48
Condensor all new last year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 July 2017, 22:18:59
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 21:30:39
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:23:08
Well it's done now, should get my monies worth of gas on the refill.

But as before I get feeling it won't hold pressure
Well, they empty it all out anyway ;)


It will have to be a catastrophic leak for it to be detected on the vac test.  Have you got dye anywhere (presumably it had dye put in last time?). As if you have a tone of dye on the condenser, or the pipe up the chassis leg, etc, then you know its a waste of time regassing it without fixing that.

It's always had bit of dye around the compressor, but the old estate had that as well. Aircon never failed on that.

I think I have the O rings for the compressor somewhere and your welcome to them if you want Tunnie.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 22:20:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 July 2017, 22:18:59
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:47:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 July 2017, 21:30:39
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2017, 21:23:08
Well it's done now, should get my monies worth of gas on the refill.

But as before I get feeling it won't hold pressure
Well, they empty it all out anyway ;)


It will have to be a catastrophic leak for it to be detected on the vac test.  Have you got dye anywhere (presumably it had dye put in last time?). As if you have a tone of dye on the condenser, or the pipe up the chassis leg, etc, then you know its a waste of time regassing it without fixing that.

It's always had bit of dye around the compressor, but the old estate had that as well. Aircon never failed on that.

I think I have the O rings for the compressor somewhere and your welcome to them if you want Tunnie.  :)

Cheers  :y :y

I'm taking it for a regas at lunch time tomorrow, so shall see what's what  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 July 2017, 08:49:09
Fitted the £20 bluetooth "Aux" adapter to the BMW last night, turned out surprisingly easy despite the fact that I had to do it twice - first time I did it I pushed the stereo back in to find that the leads were too short for the -ve lead to still reach the chassis point  :-[ ;D Second time was a charm.

Works well.. music via the aux adapter (volume level is maybe a little low but liveable as long as you remember to turn it down a notch before going back to the radio!) and phone calls via the pre-existing BMW bluetooth phone interface (which is too old to support audio streaming).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: deric3r on 18 July 2017, 12:14:08
Just changed the front wheel bearings.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 July 2017, 15:41:20
3.2 holds it's gas, super cold air-con again  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 18 July 2017, 15:47:14
The 'ol girl went for an MOT this morning - passed with flying colours, no advisories at all.
Very pleased... :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 18 July 2017, 15:47:48
Quote from: JDX on 18 July 2017, 15:47:14
The 'ol girl went for an MOT this morning - passed with flying colours, no advisories at all.
Very pleased... :y :y
I meant the car..... :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2017, 17:53:48
Quote from: tunnie on 18 July 2017, 15:41:20
3.2 holds it's gas, super cold air-con again  8)
Was dye put in?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2017, 17:54:02
Quote from: JDX on 18 July 2017, 15:47:14
The 'ol girl went for an MOT this morning - passed with flying colours, no advisories at all.
Very pleased... :y :y
Always a warm feeling :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2017, 17:55:53
Thought about washing it (its minging), but decided as its off to snorbs tomorrow, it'll only get all sooty.

Piled the boot up with a load of overpriced laptops.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 July 2017, 17:57:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 July 2017, 17:53:48
Quote from: tunnie on 18 July 2017, 15:41:20
3.2 holds it's gas, super cold air-con again  8)
Was dye put in?

Yup  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 17:58:02
Temporarily refitted old abs ecu... having intermittent gearbox control is better than having none ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 July 2017, 18:06:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 17:58:02
Temporarily refitted old abs ecu... having intermittent gearbox control is better than having none ::)

Hmmm back to the drawing board then,its worse with the replacement is it .?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 18:21:38
Quote from: henryd on 18 July 2017, 18:06:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 17:58:02
Temporarily refitted old abs ecu... having intermittent gearbox control is better than having none ::)

Hmmm back to the drawing board then,its worse with the replacement is it .?

Different codes, suggesting that the new ecu is from a V8, config and steering angle calibration (rack vs box) no wheel sensor faults and cruise works, so happy that a reconfig should sort the abs/dsc lights

Gear box now permanently in limp mode, but showing two consistent codes... output speed and battery pos, suggesting two issues rather than just the abs ecu :-\

I only found one plug to the gear box and this has been thoroughly cleaned and dried. Some suggestion of battery/alternator (voltage) issues, so checking this will be next, although battery new in November.

Car should have been gone weeks ago, so a bit miffed at having to deal with it :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 21:28:42
Voltage 13.4 at idle, drops to 12 with a load applied and gradually creeps back to 13.2 with some revs...

Looks like the alternator is getting lazy, so if I am stuck with it any longer, then it will be at least a new regulator and the Abs ecu reconfig...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2017, 10:01:56
Reg was an easy (and cheap) fix on the 645 - if you ignore the three days it took to liberate the alternator to get at the regulator ;D a problem you're unlikely to have on yours :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2017, 10:07:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 July 2017, 10:01:56
Reg was an easy (and cheap) fix on the 645 - if you ignore the three days it took to liberate the alternator to get at the regulator ;D a problem you're unlikely to have on yours :y
Maf and air filter housing out should do it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 July 2017, 10:58:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 21:28:42
Voltage 13.4 at idle, drops to 12 with a load applied and gradually creeps back to 13.2 with some revs...

Looks like the alternator is getting lazy, so if I am stuck with it any longer, then it will be at least a new regulator and the Abs ecu reconfig...

Sounds more rectifier diodes with those symptoms to be honest
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2017, 11:20:41
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 19 July 2017, 10:58:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 21:28:42
Voltage 13.4 at idle, drops to 12 with a load applied and gradually creeps back to 13.2 with some revs...

Looks like the alternator is getting lazy, so if I am stuck with it any longer, then it will be at least a new regulator and the Abs ecu reconfig...

Sounds more rectifier diodes with those symptoms to be honest
Are they not part of the regulator assembly :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 July 2017, 15:06:48
Drove it like there's no tomorrow at 43 mph!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 July 2017, 15:13:12
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 July 2017, 15:06:48
Drove it like there's no tomorrow at 43 mph!
You'd better drive it to the dealer so they can 'fix' it, or you'll be poisoning all of your fellow campers when you park up on the farmers field.  ;D


On second thoughts...... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 July 2017, 15:15:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2017, 11:20:41
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 19 July 2017, 10:58:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 21:28:42
Voltage 13.4 at idle, drops to 12 with a load applied and gradually creeps back to 13.2 with some revs...

Looks like the alternator is getting lazy, so if I am stuck with it any longer, then it will be at least a new regulator and the Abs ecu reconfig...

Sounds more rectifier diodes with those symptoms to be honest
Are they not part of the regulator assembly :-\

Sadly not, separate items.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2017, 15:30:20
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 19 July 2017, 15:15:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2017, 11:20:41
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 19 July 2017, 10:58:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2017, 21:28:42
Voltage 13.4 at idle, drops to 12 with a load applied and gradually creeps back to 13.2 with some revs...

Looks like the alternator is getting lazy, so if I am stuck with it any longer, then it will be at least a new regulator and the Abs ecu reconfig...

Sounds more rectifier diodes with those symptoms to be honest
Are they not part of the regulator assembly :-\

Sadly not, separate items.
Ah, yes... Refurb for £45-50, or new for £100...

That's to say parts for refurb or complete alternator.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2017, 15:41:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2017, 15:30:20
Ah, yes... Refurb for £45-50, or new for £100...

That's to say parts for refurb or complete alternator.

Crikey, a new alternator for the 645 was >£500! At that price I'd buy a new one (if I was keeping the car)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 19 July 2017, 18:59:05
Replaced the right front door stopper. The inner holder was broken and banded. So I opened the inner door frame and removed the holder. Not easy. Welded in a 3 mm angle with holes for the original door stopper. Own construction, works perfect. At last I closed the repair window.

(https://s12.postimg.org/wtl06izn1/P5240010.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/up0n5fy09/)

Everything works perfect now. The yellow plastic spacers are ordered and will complete the repair.

Left Side (drivers side) I did the same way two years ago. It still works perfect.

Rolf

By the way, 33°C today. Tropical day (Tmax over 30°C) number 18 this summer. Puhhh
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2017, 20:48:47
Another solid days work there :y

Don't worry about the heat, it will still be 25 outside when you fit your winter tyres :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 19 July 2017, 21:21:16
Thanx Doc

I Think the "to do list" on my Caravan will became shorter every week. Tuev (MOT in UK) should be no Problem in September.

Rolf (the last fighter remains  ;) )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 20 July 2017, 11:31:08
Stripping back 24 years of rust and paint from the front calipers  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 July 2017, 12:19:04
Oil & Filter change on the Terracan.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 20 July 2017, 14:19:48
My drivers door needs that repair too. and I also need to change the oil/filter etc as I've not touched it since I bought the car. and I need to get the welding done before the subframe drops out over a bump..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 20 July 2017, 16:22:54
Drivers door repair I did 2 years ago. It sill works perfect.

(https://s11.postimg.org/7biana10z/IMG_6656a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w4runxk1b/)

(https://s3.postimg.org/58igtinhv/IMG_6657a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cbqc94sxb/)

(https://s3.postimg.org/hvkny90j7/IMG_6660.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q12pweorz/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 July 2017, 17:55:19
Had a towbar fitted to the Merc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2017, 18:01:56
Changed the air filter. Probably one of the worse condition filters I've seen, so that's been in for a good while.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 July 2017, 18:22:23
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2017, 17:55:19
Had a towbar fitted to the Merc.
Naturally....... can't tie the burger van on with string.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 July 2017, 22:13:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2017, 18:01:56
Changed the air filter. Probably one of the worst condition filters I've seen, so that's been in for a good while.


Was it black and hairy on both sides?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 20 July 2017, 23:01:14
Checked the pipercross panel, I forgot I put it in lol.
After a year it has started sagging so its going in the bin, when I can be bothered to order the paper element and a new cabin filter.

Also fitted the new 17" 6 spoke sport alloys, they look nice but still strange on a p/fl
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 July 2017, 07:53:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2017, 17:55:19
Had a towbar fitted to the Merc.

Did you opt for one of the electric ones?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 21 July 2017, 09:59:34
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 21 July 2017, 07:53:52
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2017, 17:55:19
Had a towbar fitted to the Merc.

Did you opt for one of the electric ones?

No, gone for a straight forward fixed one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2017, 18:58:17
Quote from: Nick W on 20 July 2017, 22:13:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2017, 18:01:56
Changed the air filter. Probably one of the worst condition filters I've seen, so that's been in for a good while.


Was it black and hairy on both sides?
It was black both sides.  Fortunately, it had managed to keep the straw in the airbox though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 July 2017, 19:08:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 July 2017, 18:58:17
Quote from: Nick W on 20 July 2017, 22:13:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2017, 18:01:56
Changed the air filter. Probably one of the worst condition filters I've seen, so that's been in for a good while.


Was it black and hairy on both sides?
It was black both sides.  Fortunately, it had managed to keep the straw in the airbox though.
Well, if you will buy a car from the webbed people :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 July 2017, 19:28:53
Had the battery holder soldered back onto the board on my ignition key. Swmbo keeps the really good key on her keyring, despite rarely driving the car.  ::) :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 21 July 2017, 22:11:10
Got back my Caravan from the "Autoschmide Lahr" this afternoon. They fixed the air condition.

Not cheap, but worth every Penny. 30°C outside today.

A little cool inside.... ;D

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 23 July 2017, 14:05:36
Discovered its losing a pint of coolant in 200 miles, and as its persisting down no chance of looking for where it is .... although the HBV will always be most likely .....   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 19:57:42
Changed the air filter on TBE...   ...and promptly broke the coolant hose clip.  Fortunately I had a spare.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2017, 20:45:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 19:57:42
Changed the air filter on TBE...   ...and promptly broke the coolant hose clip.  Fortunately I had a spare.
How and why? Too much beer? :o

Simply lifting the pipe to one side provides ample clearance ::)

Granted, changing the air filter isn't as easy as, say an E39 5 Series, but it doesn't warrant dismantling the cooling system ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 20:54:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2017, 20:45:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 19:57:42
Changed the air filter on TBE...   ...and promptly broke the coolant hose clip.  Fortunately I had a spare.
How and why? Too much beer? :o

Simply lifting the pipe to one side provides ample clearance ::)

Granted, changing the air filter isn't as easy as, say an E39 5 Series, but it doesn't warrant dismantling the cooling system ???
The little hose from coolant bottle is normally removed, as it makes it easier.  Assuming you don't shag the clip ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2017, 21:01:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 20:54:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2017, 20:45:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 19:57:42
Changed the air filter on TBE...   ...and promptly broke the coolant hose clip.  Fortunately I had a spare.
How and why? Too much beer? :o

Simply lifting the pipe to one side provides ample clearance ::)

Granted, changing the air filter isn't as easy as, say an E39 5 Series, but it doesn't warrant dismantling the cooling system ???
The little hose from coolant bottle is normally removed, as it makes it easier.  Assuming you don't shag the clip ;D
Well let that be a lesson then. Only ever needs undoing to remove the rad...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 24 July 2017, 12:51:49
Quote from: Entwood on 23 July 2017, 14:05:36
Discovered its losing a pint of coolant in 200 miles, and as its persisting down no chance of looking for where it is .... although the HBV will always be most likely .....   :(

Ran it for 2 hours and was starting to despair, no sign of any leaks anywhere, then ...  on the umpteenth selection of full hot to full cold a single drop of water appeared on a bolt head underneath the HBV .. and quickly disappeared again, 10 minutes later I managed to get another one, again on going full hot to full cold, so it looks like it IS the HBV.

Question is now, do I change it and risk destroying the skin on my hands and arms as well as filling the swearbox within the hour ... or do I give Serek a ring and have it done by an expert with minimum damage to my epidermis ...... ??  (I think I know which way I'm heading ..... :) )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 July 2017, 17:46:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2017, 21:01:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 20:54:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2017, 20:45:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 July 2017, 19:57:42
Changed the air filter on TBE...   ...and promptly broke the coolant hose clip.  Fortunately I had a spare.
How and why? Too much beer? :o

Simply lifting the pipe to one side provides ample clearance ::)

Granted, changing the air filter isn't as easy as, say an E39 5 Series, but it doesn't warrant dismantling the cooling system ???
The little hose from coolant bottle is normally removed, as it makes it easier.  Assuming you don't shag the clip ;D
Well let that be a lesson then. Only ever needs undoing to remove the rad...
For the 5s it (normally) takes, I'd always recommend.  You wouldn't believe how many (not just Omegas) I've seen where the filter was correctly seated due to similar access muck ups
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 24 July 2017, 18:30:28
Last week I nearly melted away inside the Caravan. Bloody heat inside. So I decided to take an AC service. After a couple of Euros the AC works perfect since Friday. :)

What should I say.

On Sunday it starts to rain. Actually 16°C, heavy showers. I turned up the panel to 23°C. Heating is working very good. >:(

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 July 2017, 22:49:20
Quote from: Zirfeld on 24 July 2017, 18:30:28
Last week I nearly melted away inside the Caravan. Bloody heat inside. So I decided to take an AC service. After a couple of Euros the AC works perfect since Friday. :)

What should I say.

On Sunday it starts to rain. Actually 16°C, heavy showers. I turned up the panel to 23°C. Heating is working very good. >:(

Rolf

Ah your becoming a true Brit Rolf, always talking about the bloody weather!  ;D

I think we can make you an Honorary Englander!  :y.

Unless you'd rather be an Honorary Scotlander, Welsher or NornIroner instead?  ???  :-\   ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 25 July 2017, 19:08:27
Thank you very much Sir Tigger!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 26 July 2017, 13:34:04
Quote from: Entwood on 24 July 2017, 12:51:49
Quote from: Entwood on 23 July 2017, 14:05:36
Discovered its losing a pint of coolant in 200 miles, and as its persisting down no chance of looking for where it is .... although the HBV will always be most likely .....   :(

Ran it for 2 hours and was starting to despair, no sign of any leaks anywhere, then ...  on the umpteenth selection of full hot to full cold a single drop of water appeared on a bolt head underneath the HBV .. and quickly disappeared again, 10 minutes later I managed to get another one, again on going full hot to full cold, so it looks like it IS the HBV.

Question is now, do I change it and risk destroying the skin on my hands and arms as well as filling the swearbox within the hour ... or do I give Serek a ring and have it done by an expert with minimum damage to my epidermis ...... ??  (I think I know which way I'm heading ..... :) )

Booked it in to Serek's ... decided that his expert hands are far better than mine and less likely to be scarred for life ..... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: deric3r on 27 July 2017, 03:55:01
Changed the shocks and then I decided to order a new set of toyo tires (http://4wheelonline.com/Toyo_Tires.202664) T1-R since my current tires are already worn out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2017, 04:16:14
Quote from: deric3r on 27 July 2017, 03:55:01
Changed the shocks and then I decided to order a new set of toyo tires (http://4wheelonline.com/Toyo_Tires.202664) T1-R since my current tires are already worn out.
Get the geometry done otherwise they won't last five minutes ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Muroman on 27 July 2017, 09:54:56
Past few days changed: radiator, coolant bridge washers, thermostat, electric water pump and hoses for the airpump pumping air into exhaust in startup. Added a pre-heater to coolant system.
And of course cleaned every single piece that were out of the engine  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2017, 13:19:01
Spent a leisurely half hour changing the alternator on the 525...

It works, and is shiny, but hasn't fixed the gearbox issue. Same codes still present >:(

Car can go as it is...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 July 2017, 13:43:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2017, 13:19:01
Spent a leisurely half hour changing the alternator on the 525...

It works, and is shiny, but hasn't fixed the gearbox issue. Same codes still present >:(

Car can go as it is...
Caveat emptor.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 July 2017, 13:46:06
Put the finishing touches to 2003 Corsa  wipers.

One wiper spindle seized rock solid the other partially seized. Once out sand paper to remove major rust then back together with liberal amounts of grease.

Moves like a Swiss watch. :y


 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 July 2017, 13:51:09
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 July 2017, 13:46:06
Put the finishing touches to 2003 Corsa  wipers.

One wiper spindle seized rock solid the other partially seized. Once out sand paper to remove major rust then back together with liberal amounts of grease.

Moves like a Swiss watch. :y
Well done, Lord Sittapong Meercat Field Marshal Dr Opti. :y
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 July 2017, 14:00:23
Quote from: STEMO on 27 July 2017, 13:51:09
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 July 2017, 13:46:06
Put the finishing touches to 2003 Corsa  wipers.

One wiper spindle seized rock solid the other partially seized. Once out sand paper to remove major rust then back together with liberal amounts of grease.

Moves like a Swiss watch. :y
Well done, Lord Sittapong Meercat Field Marshal Dr Opti. :y

I thought Field Marshal to be a modest and unassuming title. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2017, 14:14:30
Quote from: STEMO on 27 July 2017, 13:43:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2017, 13:19:01
Spent a leisurely half hour changing the alternator on the 525...

It works, and is shiny, but hasn't fixed the gearbox issue. Same codes still present >:(

Car can go as it is...
Caveat emptor.  ;D
Absokinglutely :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 27 July 2017, 15:45:32
Little trip to Serek's to have the HBV changed ... so .. just how does he do it in less than an hour and without the requirement of a single sticking plaster ???

Genius the man is .. :)

Also discussed the next "little" job he's going to do ... all day one that "might" run into two if things go badly...  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2017, 18:37:24
Drove it. For the first time since last week.
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Post by: neil74 on 27 July 2017, 20:48:09
haven't driven mine since Saturday as it leaks oil now thanks to the shitty oil filter setup.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 27 July 2017, 22:15:49
Had a stainless steel cat back exhaust fitted in Walsall today ( John Ashley Exxhausts ) on the Merc V8 sounds brilliant now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 July 2017, 11:18:41
Quote from: neil74 on 27 July 2017, 20:48:09
haven't driven mine since Saturday as it leaks oil now thanks to the shitty oil filter setup.

PM sent Neil.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2017, 18:29:44
Was embarrassed into throwing some water over the big kitty by comments on the Serek thread.  Turns out kitty is black.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 28 July 2017, 18:34:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2017, 18:29:44
Was embarrassed into throwing some water over the big kitty by comments on the Serek thread.  Turns out kitty is black.

Black is one of worst colours for showing dirt.....next time get a silver one...much better at hiding the dirt  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2017, 18:44:03
Quote from: TD on 28 July 2017, 18:34:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2017, 18:29:44
Was embarrassed into throwing some water over the big kitty by comments on the Serek thread.  Turns out kitty is black.

Black is one of worst colours for showing dirt.....next time get a silver one...much better at hiding the dirt  :y
Opti told me that there was nothing better than a black pussy.  But he did want me they can be dirty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 July 2017, 23:21:04
Quote from: TD on 28 July 2017, 18:34:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2017, 18:29:44
Was embarrassed into throwing some water over the big kitty by comments on the Serek thread.  Turns out kitty is black.

Black is one of worst colours for showing dirt.....next time get a silver one...much better at hiding the dirt  :y
While i,ve never been a big fan of the gay gold colour of mine, (you can,t see it whilst you,re inside it :D) i must say it hides the crap very well. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 29 July 2017, 01:49:06
New windscreen Thursday afternoon & mot Friday & she`s only passed  :y :y

Advisory  : both rear shocks light misting.

She struggled to pass the emissions & my bloke say`s the cat is gettin lazy ???

I`ve noticed recently that the coolant temp reads lower now at around 80 c.  ???

I think my car is feelin her age a bit, but still only 52k miles on the clock
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2017, 09:07:53
Quote from: ronnyd on 28 July 2017, 23:21:04
Quote from: TD on 28 July 2017, 18:34:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2017, 18:29:44
Was embarrassed into throwing some water over the big kitty by comments on the Serek thread.  Turns out kitty is black.

Black is one of worst colours for showing dirt.....next time get a silver one...much better at hiding the dirt  :y
While i,ve never been a big fan of the gay gold colour of mine, (you can,t see it whilst you,re inside it :D) i must say it hides the crap very well. ;D
Even if you can't see the outside (that's what I say about the pig ugly arse of the Jaaaagggg), being a 51 plate, you are still borderline having the brown dash...   ...and brown steering wheel, that's like holding a turd ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2017, 09:11:33
Quote from: 78bex on 29 July 2017, 01:49:06
New windscreen Thursday afternoon & mot Friday & she`s only passed  :y :y

Advisory  : both rear shocks light misting.

She struggled to pass the emissions & my bloke say`s the cat is gettin lazy ???

I`ve noticed recently that the coolant temp reads lower now at around 80 c.  ???

I think my car is feelin her age a bit, but still only 52k miles on the clock
Change the stat and the shocks, and next time its due an MOT, give it a good thrashing beforehand for 20mins, then take straight to MOT and get them to do it immediately then (I always booked first appointment for the day for this very reason - even then he always grumbled he had to get the cat hot again).

Stat on 2.2 is nice and easy, and rear shocks on any Omega are straightforward - but if original, might need a decent bar to undo bottom bolt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 29 July 2017, 13:03:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 July 2017, 09:11:33
Quote from: 78bex on 29 July 2017, 01:49:06
New windscreen Thursday afternoon & mot Friday & she`s only passed  :y :y

Advisory  : both rear shocks light misting.

She struggled to pass the emissions & my bloke say`s the cat is gettin lazy ???

I`ve noticed recently that the coolant temp reads lower now at around 80 c.  ???

I think my car is feelin her age a bit, but still only 52k miles on the clock
Change the stat and the shocks, and next time its due an MOT, give it a good thrashing beforehand for 20mins, then take straight to MOT and get them to do it immediately then (I always booked first appointment for the day for this very reason - even then he always grumbled he had to get the cat hot again).

Stat on 2.2 is nice and easy, and rear shocks on any Omega are straightforward - but if original, might need a decent bar to undo bottom bolt.

Yer will do. The stat was a pattern part & changed out when we did the water pump & cam belt 3 years ago. Never pays to use cheap parts does it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 29 July 2017, 13:50:52
Airport run today, first time out in 10 days, 41pmg ave there and back, 5 up with suitcases too. All tucked away till needed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 29 July 2017, 18:22:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 July 2017, 09:07:53
Quote from: ronnyd on 28 July 2017, 23:21:04
Quote from: TD on 28 July 2017, 18:34:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2017, 18:29:44
Was embarrassed into throwing some water over the big kitty by comments on the Serek thread.  Turns out kitty is black.

Black is one of worst colours for showing dirt.....next time get a silver one...much better at hiding the dirt  :y
While i,ve never been a big fan of the gay gold colour of mine, (you can,t see it whilst you,re inside it :D) i must say it hides the crap very well. ;D
Even if you can't see the outside (that's what I say about the pig ugly arse of the Jaaaagggg), being a 51 plate, you are still borderline having the brown dash...   ...and brown steering wheel, that's like holding a turd ;D
I,ve got the fake walnut which i don,t mind,(SWMBO loves it ;D). Luckily the steering wheel is standard colour, so no turd holding :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 29 July 2017, 22:51:36
I did nothing.

But took a ride down to the lakeside near the Rhine. 31°C outside and I like the cool breeze from the air condition...

Works fine since service last week :)

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 July 2017, 18:00:05
Drove to Birmingham yesterday to pick some stuff up off a mate, drove home and...

...bugger...

...drove back to Birmingham today to pick said stuff up ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 31 July 2017, 13:57:37
Fitted the tube/nipple and oil filter to the engine kindly supplied by a generous member here  and taken it for a blast. all seems well so far.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: deric3r on 03 August 2017, 02:42:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2017, 04:16:14
Quote from: deric3r on 27 July 2017, 03:55:01
Changed the shocks and then I decided to order a new set of toyo tires (http://4wheelonline.com/Toyo_Tires.202664) T1-R since my current tires are already worn out.
Get the geometry done otherwise they won't last five minutes ;)

Thanks. My new tires are not yet installed. Will fit them this weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 04 August 2017, 23:52:13
Took battery off for a charge and put rear N/S wheel back on to move her to new position on drive for more rear end welding, will take a while ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 05 August 2017, 15:15:06
I have just finished replacing one cam cover gasket on 2,4,6 side and both coil packs on my 3.2 MV6.

I debated with myself the need to do 1,3,5 bank, because there is no leak on that side, and I decided that it was better to leave sleeping dogs where they are lying than poke it with a stick.

I did however have a good clean out of the breather pipes.  (Is there a more stupid design I wonder)

Tomorrow I replace the centre console and fit a tow bar. (Someone is giving me a sailing dingy)

I would like to thank OOF for the how to's guide(s)

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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 August 2017, 16:05:37
Treated it to 5.5 litres of GM 10/40 semi, GM oil filter, and 5 litres of GM coolant. Old coolant looks ok  so its going in the 190, which is much less fussy about these things. ;D  Also cleaned the breathers, which were pretty clean as it turns out, and changed the rad drain tap as it had a slight weep.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2017, 11:01:45
Discovered the brakes on TBE aren't up to snuff  :(
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Post by: BazaJT on 06 August 2017, 11:56:45
Serviced it[the V70 that is] and reset the service light :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 06 August 2017, 11:59:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2017, 11:01:45
Discovered the brakes on TBE aren't up to snuff  :(
Has it been standing for a while?

The ProjectMV6 had been stood for 3 months before I taxed & insured it. The first time I drove it I almost needed my brown trousers but it seems to have improved with regular use  :-\
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Post by: BazaJT on 06 August 2017, 12:14:18
I "thought"   I noticed that on my Elite when I moved it to the lock up[it had been stood at the side of the road for biggest part of a year.]The brake pedal seemed to get a lot closer to the floor than I remembered-although the car stopped ok-so didn't know if it was a false memory or that I was used to the Volvo brake pedal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2017, 12:48:20
Quote from: Andy H on 06 August 2017, 11:59:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2017, 11:01:45
Discovered the brakes on TBE aren't up to snuff  :(
Has it been standing for a while?

The ProjectMV6 had been stood for 3 months before I taxed & insured it. The first time I drove it I almost needed my brown trousers but it seems to have improved with regular use  :-\
Guess you use TC pads.  The first stop after a long period of being sat around is like driving with EBC Redstuff pads ;D


No, this is Mrs TB's daily, and I ain't driven it in ages.  But I'm fairly certain the pedal isn't supposed to hit the floor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 August 2017, 18:53:36
Sons Punto had an Mot advisory the other day on rust on each side of the front of the floor. Got under it today with a wire brush and a screwdriver to investigate.
It is now a Fred Flintstone car.  ;D
Need to fire up the MIG welder some time soon.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2017, 20:08:10
Loaded it up ready to drive to Orkney... hoping to be at Glasgow for breakfast :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 07 August 2017, 14:35:55
Yesterday. Thought I would move the Wedge out of the garage a few feet. Got out, but left it in R. Fortunately the Omega stopped it from rolling down the drive. No damage to either thank God.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2017, 15:50:10
Done 713.8 miles today. Still have 77 miles left.

Hypothetically that's a range of 790 miles :o

In reality, I have travelled from Arundel to John O'Groats on a single tank. Without trying.

That's 59.8 mpg at an average speed of 56 mph. Always at the posted limit or traffic, whichever slower, using cruise where possible and on every road type we have.

As appliances go, you can't argue :y

No Omegas on the way and only four police cars, three of which were in Scotland :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RossPhim on 07 August 2017, 16:12:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2017, 15:50:10
Done 713.8 miles today. Still have 77 miles left.

Hypothetically that's a range of 790 miles :o

In reality, I have travelled from Arundel to John O'Groats on a single tank. Without trying.

That's 59.8 mpg at an average speed of 56 mph. Always at the posted limit or traffic, whichever slower, using cruise where possible and on every road type we have.

As appliances go, you can't argue :y

No Omegas on the way and only four police cars, three of which were in Scotland :-X

Did you enjoy the 100 odd mile section of the A9, with 60 mph average cameras c/w roadworks included just in case you get bored of the scenery, DG?

You'd have passed within about 100m of my office as you passed Inverness dude!!

 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2017, 17:59:58
Bled the brakes on TBE, popped in some new front pads whilst there, and freed off the rear callipers ::). Women.

Now I think I need a grown up to investigate the brakes further :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 August 2017, 18:41:00
Welded up a few areas of the floor on sons Punto. Tomorrow is the day to initiate Webbys mantra - " A grinder & paint*, can make a welder what he aint".  ;D

* Underseal rather than paint actually.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 August 2017, 19:08:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 07 August 2017, 18:41:00
Welded up a few areas of the floor on sons Punto. Tomorrow is the day to initiate Webbys mantra - " A grinder & paint*, can make a welder what he aint".  ;D

* Underseal rather than paint actually.  :)


Spend a few seconds(but no more) knocking the tops off the welding with an 80 grit flap disc on your angle-grinder. Then use the thickest underseal you can buy and brush it on. The good news is that this is usually the cheapest underseal :y


Then go and do some more welding practice so that next time is better.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 August 2017, 19:31:41
My plan exactly.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2017, 19:51:50
A9 was fine, one annoying 5 mile stretch of enforced 40, but no real hold ups. Most frustrating part of the day was actually joining the M8 from the M74... Should have waited a couple of junctions ::)  that said, Falkirk is bigger than I anticipated :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2017, 18:13:08
Took the black pussy to Readingham, fair way was back roads due to M40/A34 incidents this morning.  Got a nice thumbs up from an M3 driver for giving him about 30 miles of challenge, I guess not many people play with him.

Got back, went to find the Battlebus for Mrs TB to use tomorrow, whilst TBE is off the road, and gave that a good ragging as well.


I seemed to have used an awful lot of canal boat fuel today, for probably 160 miles tops...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2017, 13:49:05
Well, that's 1,747 miles at an average of 54 mpg and 44 mph...

Oh and it's a nice colour.

That's the two nice things to be said of the Hyundai i40...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 13 August 2017, 15:18:51
Stripped my leather seats out and put mv6 seats in :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 13 August 2017, 16:40:00
Assempled a new cat for my Caravan. Hard to get the old one out...bloody rustet screws....

But I did it  ;D

Rolf
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Post by: neil74 on 13 August 2017, 22:14:24
Drove my car around and spotted an early burgundy saloon on the M4 near junction 24 but didn't get the number.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 10:42:47
Saturday was spent driving: Northampton->Welwyn->Northampton->Barford->Northampton to help a friend (who lives in Welwyn) pick up his new Omega replacement..

..which is a very nice Subaru Legacy 3.0 Spec B with Prins LPG conversion. Goes very well indeed, even on gas, and the 66L toroidal tank fits flush under the boot floor in the spare wheel well.

I should have bought one of those instead of the Skoda but, sshhh, don't tell anyone I said that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 August 2017, 10:48:10
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 10:42:47
Saturday was spent driving: Northampton->Welwyn->Northampton->Barford->Northampton to help a friend (who lives in Welwyn) pick up his new Omega replacement..

..which is a very nice Subaru Legacy 3.0 Spec B with Prins LPG conversion. Goes very well indeed, even on gas, and the 66L toroidal tank fits flush under the boot floor in the spare wheel well.

I should have bought one of those instead of the Skoda but, sshhh, don't tell anyone I said that.

I always fancied one of these!  :y 

He'll be glad of the LPG though as apparently they're very thirsty beasties!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 10:51:49
It was showing ~25mpg on the display, IIRC.. so yeah, not exactly frugal (compared to his DTi Omega ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 August 2017, 11:39:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 August 2017, 10:48:10
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 10:42:47
Saturday was spent driving: Northampton->Welwyn->Northampton->Barford->Northampton to help a friend (who lives in Welwyn) pick up his new Omega replacement..

..which is a very nice Subaru Legacy 3.0 Spec B with Prins LPG conversion. Goes very well indeed, even on gas, and the 66L toroidal tank fits flush under the boot floor in the spare wheel well.

I should have bought one of those instead of the Skoda but, sshhh, don't tell anyone I said that.

I always fancied one of these!  :y 

He'll be glad of the LPG though as apparently they're very thirsty beasties!  ;)

When I'm searching petrol estates, these are popping up as well. Tempted. 

Not a massive fan of the interior going by the photos, but I need to sit in one. Not a bad price, but would imagine the 2007+ era suffer the insane £50/m tax rate.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 12:13:42
Yup, his is in the £500 tax bracket.

The interior is a little "of its time", shall we say, and very typically Japanese.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 August 2017, 13:12:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 12:13:42
Yup, his is in the £500 tax bracket.

The interior is a little "of its time", shall we say, and very typically Japanese.

Lots of genuine plastic as opposed to fake wood?  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2017, 13:16:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 August 2017, 13:12:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 12:13:42
Yup, his is in the £500 tax bracket.

The interior is a little "of its time", shall we say, and very typically Japanese.

Lots of genuine plastic as opposed to fake wood?  ::)  ;D

.. and the indicator stalk on the wrong side, no doubt. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2017, 13:56:23
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2017, 13:16:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 August 2017, 13:12:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 12:13:42
Yup, his is in the £500 tax bracket.

The interior is a little "of its time", shall we say, and very typically Japanese.

Lots of genuine plastic as opposed to fake wood?  ::)  ;D

.. and the indicator stalk on the wrong side, no doubt. ;D
The Hyandri Appliance has at least addressed the issue of using the wipers to indicate ::)

It also has genuine plastic in abandon,  including fake stitching moulded into the edges of the armrests, British Leyland stylee :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2017, 14:17:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2017, 13:56:23
The Hyandri Appliance has at least addressed the issue of using the wipers to indicate ::)

It also has genuine plastic in abandon,  including fake stitching moulded into the edges of the armrests, British Leyland stylee :D

Ahh.. I drove my step-mother-in-law's older Hyundai Appliance a couple of weeks back and it had them @rse-about.

I wish I'd noticed the state of the rear disks first, otherwise first stop would have been Hellfrauds for some new ones. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 August 2017, 15:50:05
Quote from: tunnie on 14 August 2017, 11:39:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 August 2017, 10:48:10
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2017, 10:42:47
Saturday was spent driving: Northampton->Welwyn->Northampton->Barford->Northampton to help a friend (who lives in Welwyn) pick up his new Omega replacement..

..which is a very nice Subaru Legacy 3.0 Spec B with Prins LPG conversion. Goes very well indeed, even on gas, and the 66L toroidal tank fits flush under the boot floor in the spare wheel well.

I should have bought one of those instead of the Skoda but, sshhh, don't tell anyone I said that.

I always fancied one of these!  :y 

He'll be glad of the LPG though as apparently they're very thirsty beasties!  ;)

When I'm searching petrol estates, these are popping up as well. Tempted. 

Not a massive fan of the interior going by the photos, but I need to sit in one. Not a bad price, but would imagine the 2007+ era suffer the insane £50/m tax rate.  :(

That is crazy.

It doesn't cost any more than that to tax a Signum. ::) ::) ::) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 16 August 2017, 11:42:44
My car wouldn't start. Thought it was the crank sensor (again). It wasn't. Serek came to the rescue and diagnosed a faulty and fitted a new fuel pump. Just done Huntingdon to London. Top man!  :y

ps. SWMBO says if the car fails again I should buy a new one. Fingers crossed.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 16 August 2017, 13:24:18
Drove it to the MOT test station, collected it an hour later with a years ticket and no advisories  :y

Saw another rare silver Omega estate on the way there - first one I've seen in well over a year!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2017, 13:28:10
Quote from: Tick Tock on 16 August 2017, 13:24:18
Drove it to the MOT test station, collected it an hour later with a years ticket and no advisories  :y

Saw another rare silver Omega estate on the way there - first one I've seen in well over a year!
Another result :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 16 August 2017, 16:35:13
Failed an MOT broken drivers side front spring  :-\

Got the strut off, just pondering how to compress it without hurting myself....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2017, 16:37:33
Quote from: steve6367 on 16 August 2017, 16:35:13
Failed an MOT broken drivers side front spring  :-\

Got the strut off, just pondering how to compress it without hurting myself....
Spring compressors ::)

Partly depends where and how it is broken...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 16 August 2017, 16:41:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2017, 16:37:33
Quote from: steve6367 on 16 August 2017, 16:35:13
Failed an MOT broken drivers side front spring  :-\

Got the strut off, just pondering how to compress it without hurting myself....
Spring compressors ::)

Partly depends where and how it is broken...

Right at the bottom end, I'd not even noticed and the missing few inches are nowhere to be seen.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 August 2017, 18:23:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2017, 16:37:33
Quote from: steve6367 on 16 August 2017, 16:35:13
Failed an MOT broken drivers side front spring  :-\

Got the strut off, just pondering how to compress it without hurting myself....
ROBUST Spring compressors ::)



Fixed that for you. If you don't have any compressors, then don't attempt the job.
As you've got the strut off, why not take it and your new spring to a garage who has the proper equipment, and get them to do it for you? That's five minutes work; it's worth offering a donation to their tea fund.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 August 2017, 18:34:09
Yesterday - checked diff oil level, which was ok, and then washed the remnants of this years harvest off it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 August 2017, 18:40:20
Quote from: Nick W on 16 August 2017, 18:23:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2017, 16:37:33
Quote from: steve6367 on 16 August 2017, 16:35:13
Failed an MOT broken drivers side front spring  :-\

Got the strut off, just pondering how to compress it without hurting myself....
ROBUST Spring compressors ::)



Fixed that for you. If you don't have any compressors, then don't attempt the job.
As you've got the strut off, why not take it and your new spring to a garage who has the proper equipment, and get them to do it for you? That's five minutes work; it's worth offering a donation to their tea fund.

If you havn't got spring compressors then this is a +1 from me!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 16 August 2017, 18:42:44
I've managed to order a complete secondhand replace replacement for £26 so that should sort the MOT.

Have also order some ATP springs so will take your advise and get a garage to swap those in for me  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 August 2017, 18:44:05
Disassembled the genuine plastic dash on the Mundano to replace the worn switches with good 2nd hand that I've collected from ebay and reassembled.  :y

It's given the interior a lift!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2017, 20:26:55
Nothing. Absolutely nothing all week.

I did, however, watch Mrs TB put air in the Battlebus tyres, due to my immobility again  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:31:02
Gave the ProjectMV6 a decent run.

After 2 hours / 100 miles of dual carriageway plus some twisty & hilly bits the average mpg display now reads 22.6 mpg. (an improvement)

Found myself pondering the fact that the AR35 (4L30E) is basically a 3 speed box with overdrive.

There is a big gap between 3rd & 4th which really spoils the experience between 45 & 50mph.

4th gear only comes alive at 80mph+. With cruise set at 70mph the box changes down on most of the uphill gradients. Set it to 80mph and the thing purrs along.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2017, 20:36:56
Quote from: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:31:02
Gave the ProjectMV6 a decent run.

After 2 hours / 100 miles of dual carriageway plus some twisty & hilly bits the average mpg display now reads 22.6 mpg. (an improvement)

Found myself pondering the fact that the AR35 (4L30E) is basically a 3 speed box with overdrive.

There is a big gap between 3rd & 4th which really spoils the experience between 45 & 50mph.

4th gear only comes alive at 80mph+. With cruise set at 70mph the box changes down on most of the uphill gradients. Set it to 80mph and the thing purrs along.
Check the autobox firmware versions, as there may be (partial) cures for that.

4th gear only comes in above about 128mph, unless cruising. Apparently ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:49:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2017, 20:36:56
Quote from: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:31:02
Gave the ProjectMV6 a decent run.

After 2 hours / 100 miles of dual carriageway plus some twisty & hilly bits the average mpg display now reads 22.6 mpg. (an improvement)

Found myself pondering the fact that the AR35 (4L30E) is basically a 3 speed box with overdrive.

There is a big gap between 3rd & 4th which really spoils the experience between 45 & 50mph.

4th gear only comes alive at 80mph+. With cruise set at 70mph the box changes down on most of the uphill gradients. Set it to 80mph and the thing purrs along.
Check the autobox firmware versions, as there may be (partial) cures for that.

4th gear only comes in above about 128mph, unless cruising. Apparently ::)
OK I will check the firmware version :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 August 2017, 09:45:24
Quote from: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:49:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2017, 20:36:56
Quote from: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:31:02
Gave the ProjectMV6 a decent run.

After 2 hours / 100 miles of dual carriageway plus some twisty & hilly bits the average mpg display now reads 22.6 mpg. (an improvement)

Found myself pondering the fact that the AR35 (4L30E) is basically a 3 speed box with overdrive.

There is a big gap between 3rd & 4th which really spoils the experience between 45 & 50mph.

4th gear only comes alive at 80mph+. With cruise set at 70mph the box changes down on most of the uphill gradients. Set it to 80mph and the thing purrs along.
Check the autobox firmware versions, as there may be (partial) cures for that.

4th gear only comes in above about 128mph, unless cruising. Apparently ::)
OK I will check the firmware version :y
My code reader says "system name/engine type GS8211/Y32SE"
My recollection is that GS8211 was the final update so I will just have to drive a bit faster ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 August 2017, 14:51:29
Quote from: Andy H on 17 August 2017, 09:45:24
Quote from: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:49:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 August 2017, 20:36:56
Quote from: Andy H on 16 August 2017, 20:31:02
Gave the ProjectMV6 a decent run.

After 2 hours / 100 miles of dual carriageway plus some twisty & hilly bits the average mpg display now reads 22.6 mpg. (an improvement)

Found myself pondering the fact that the AR35 (4L30E) is basically a 3 speed box with overdrive.

There is a big gap between 3rd & 4th which really spoils the experience between 45 & 50mph.

4th gear only comes alive at 80mph+. With cruise set at 70mph the box changes down on most of the uphill gradients. Set it to 80mph and the thing purrs along.
Check the autobox firmware versions, as there may be (partial) cures for that.

4th gear only comes in above about 128mph, unless cruising. Apparently ::)
OK I will check the firmware version :y
My code reader says "system name/engine type GS8211/Y32SE"
My recollection is that GS8211 was the final update so I will just have to drive a bit faster ;D
Oops - on reading through some old posts I see that GS8211 is the model of ECU.
My code reader also says "Supplier ECU software version number: 8" (so still the final version that was released for a 3.2)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2017, 20:20:15
Correct, v8 is the last for GS8211 ECU :(.  It never got the extra refinements that the GS820 got for smoother changes and better change points.

At least you know you are on the best available for the 3.2 auto
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2017, 20:24:55
Insurance shopping again... that's to say, got those pesky Meerkats to do it :D

Ignoring the added breakdown cover, new policy is half the price of my renewal ' invitation' for identical cover :o

Pays to shop around ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2017, 20:28:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2017, 20:24:55
Insurance shopping again... that's to say, got those pesky Meerkats to do it :D

Ignoring the added breakdown cover, new policy is half the price of my renewal ' invitation' for identical cover :o

Pays to shop around ;)
Esp as many give cashback options for even just doing the search.

Then use a cashback site to get a quote from the specified firm directly, and assuming its not bastardised (some are), buy direct for cashback.

;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: frostbite on 17 August 2017, 20:29:17
Cleaned the breather jet and iacv and fitted new H-brake return springs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: steve6367 on 17 August 2017, 23:36:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 August 2017, 20:20:15
Correct, v8 is the last for GS8211 ECU :(.  It never got the extra refinements that the GS820 got for smoother changes and better change points.

At least you know you are on the best available for the 3.2 auto

Which Omegas has the GS820?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 18 August 2017, 15:40:51
Finally got around to changing the rear brake pads. Nice easy little job that should take only a few minutes but I had to keep dodging the rain.  >:(
I'm sure they are the originals so with 4mm left at 93K it just goes to show what a careful steady driver I am.   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 August 2017, 16:03:24
Quote from: YZ250 on 18 August 2017, 15:40:51
Finally got around to changing the rear brake pads. Nice easy little job that should take only a few minutes but I had to keep dodging the rain.  >:(
I'm sure they are the originals so with 4mm left at 93K it just goes to show what a careful steady driver I am.   :)

Just normal driving  :y

When I picked up the VW I noticed it had brand new front discs and pads, I'm not expecting to do anything on these for at least 50k, more like 80k  :)

Done 10k already and they look no different in depth on the pad.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2017, 16:42:33
Quote from: steve6367 on 17 August 2017, 23:36:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 August 2017, 20:20:15
Correct, v8 is the last for GS8211 ECU :(.  It never got the extra refinements that the GS820 got for smoother changes and better change points.

At least you know you are on the best available for the 3.2 auto

Which Omegas has the GS820?
MFL and non DBW FL.


They are no interchangeable with different models.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 20 August 2017, 18:37:57
Washed it today for the first time in 10 months, i know i have been slacking!!!, still all shiney and clean now and next week i will wash again and polish it, MOT tuesday, then will look at getting the oil cooler changed as it is just showing a slight leak into the coolant bottle, ::) get it done sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: paul l on 20 August 2017, 23:59:04
did a faultless and smooth 680 mile jaunt in the land barge over the weekend and returned 40.2 average mpg
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 21 August 2017, 16:59:02
Washed & waxed Mrs AA's Astra, washed & waxed the Merc, knackered.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2017, 21:55:00
Tried to book it into BMW to reprogram the Abs ecu.

And subsequently failed...

Apparently £140 worth of computer time equates to needing the car all day >:( which means waiting four weeks until they have a courtesy car available. Wtf ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 21 August 2017, 22:22:58
Well another mot passed with no issues, now to get the oil cooler and cambelt kit changed, passenger side cam cover leaking at rear so need to get that done at the same time. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 21 August 2017, 22:23:51
where has my avatar gone?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 21 August 2017, 22:26:25
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 21 August 2017, 22:23:51
where has my avatar gone?
You haven't paid the photobucket ransom.

Some ideas here http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=140190.msg1814850#msg1814850 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=140190.msg1814850#msg1814850)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 21 August 2017, 22:27:52
stuff em. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 August 2017, 23:18:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2017, 21:55:00
Tried to book it into BMW to reprogram the Abs ecu.

And subsequently failed...

Apparently £140 worth of computer time equates to needing the car all day >:( which means waiting four weeks until they have a courtesy car available. Wtf ???

Why didn't you send yours off to BBA Reman or similar for testing/repair?  :-\

If you factor in the cost of your replacement ecu + reprogramming, I wouldn't have thought the cost would have been much different.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 August 2017, 23:31:10
Nearly got stuck in a car park in Cardiff this afternoon when suddenly I couldn't engage reverse gear in the Mundano!  :(

I managed to squeeze out and back onto the road and found a roadside parking space that I could drive into.  ::)  A bit of investigation showed that the plastic collar on the gear stick that prevents reverse gear being engaged without lifting the ring under the gearknob had become disengaged.  :-\

I managed to reattach it (sort of), but I'll need to do a permanent repair with a bit of wire or ducktape!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2017, 09:49:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 August 2017, 23:18:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2017, 21:55:00
Tried to book it into BMW to reprogram the Abs ecu.

And subsequently failed...

Apparently £140 worth of computer time equates to needing the car all day >:( which means waiting four weeks until they have a courtesy car available. Wtf ???

Why didn't you send yours off to BBA Reman or similar for testing/repair?  :-\

If you factor in the cost of your replacement ecu + reprogramming, I wouldn't have thought the cost would have been much different.  :-\
Possibly, but equally it should have long been SEP ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 23 August 2017, 18:22:46
Got a nice bruise from the slipped coil spring clamp  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 August 2017, 21:52:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2017, 09:49:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 August 2017, 23:18:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2017, 21:55:00
Tried to book it into BMW to reprogram the Abs ecu.

And subsequently failed...

Apparently £140 worth of computer time equates to needing the car all day >:( which means waiting four weeks until they have a courtesy car available. Wtf ???

Why didn't you send yours off to BBA Reman or similar for testing/repair?  :-\

If you factor in the cost of your replacement ecu + reprogramming, I wouldn't have thought the cost would have been much different.  :-\
Possibly, but equally it should have long been SEP ::)

SEP?  ???  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 23 August 2017, 22:18:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 August 2017, 21:52:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2017, 09:49:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 August 2017, 23:18:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2017, 21:55:00
Tried to book it into BMW to reprogram the Abs ecu.

And subsequently failed...

Apparently £140 worth of computer time equates to needing the car all day >:( which means waiting four weeks until they have a courtesy car available. Wtf ???

Why didn't you send yours off to BBA Reman or similar for testing/repair?  :-\

If you factor in the cost of your replacement ecu + reprogramming, I wouldn't have thought the cost would have been much different.  :-\
Possibly, but equally it should have long been SEP ::)

SEP?  ???  :-\
Somebody Else's Problem?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 August 2017, 22:33:34
Took the wifes Scooby down to Tenby , lovely journey doesn't go bad for a little 2 litre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 August 2017, 22:59:42
Quote from: Andy H on 23 August 2017, 22:18:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 August 2017, 21:52:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2017, 09:49:39
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 August 2017, 23:18:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2017, 21:55:00
Tried to book it into BMW to reprogram the Abs ecu.

And subsequently failed...

Apparently £140 worth of computer time equates to needing the car all day >:( which means waiting four weeks until they have a courtesy car available. Wtf ???

Why didn't you send yours off to BBA Reman or similar for testing/repair?  :-\

If you factor in the cost of your replacement ecu + reprogramming, I wouldn't have thought the cost would have been much different.  :-\
Possibly, but equally it should have long been SEP ::)

SEP?  ???  :-\
Somebody Else's Problem?

Ah! Thanks Andy!  :y

Would you buy a used car from a certain ex-taxi driving airport worker!  :o  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:23:14
Quote from: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Why would it be any better or worse than anything else? Battery technology hasn't changed since your dad was born...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:28:18
Drove it to Mancsville and back.  Picked a shitty day for motorways, although due to arsebook, idiotter and monks stuck all over everyones screen, it seems every day is a day day
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Paddy Flannery on 24 August 2017, 18:37:06
New lower arms, headlight restoration and bulb upgrade, chafed wiring to n/s indicator repeater fixed before being presented for and passing MOT.
Oil change and breather clean. All courtesy of Serek. Top job  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 August 2017, 20:34:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:23:14
Quote from: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Why would it be any better or worse than anything else? Battery technology hasn't changed since your dad was born...

Because it would be used regularly? I've not had to touch the 3.2's battery for least a year and it's only been driven once a week for past 5 months or so. Not sure why you appear to suffer such bad battery loss  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 August 2017, 20:45:39
Quote from: tunnie on 24 August 2017, 20:34:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:23:14
Quote from: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Why would it be any better or worse than anything else? Battery technology hasn't changed since your dad was born...

Because it would be used regularly? I've not had to touch the 3.2's battery for least a year and it's only been driven once a week for past 5 months or so. Not sure why you appear to suffer such bad battery loss  :-\
Don't think I've had to charge a battery for.......ten years......more?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 25 August 2017, 01:09:26
Charged the battery on the miggy hope to move it soon ready for some..ok quite a bit of welding ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: deric3r on 25 August 2017, 07:29:17
Nothing major. I just cleaned the seats and carpet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 August 2017, 09:04:17
Quote from: tunnie on 24 August 2017, 20:34:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:23:14
Quote from: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Why would it be any better or worse than anything else? Battery technology hasn't changed since your dad was born...

Because it would be used regularly? I've not had to touch the 3.2's battery for least a year and it's only been driven once a week for past 5 months or so. Not sure why you appear to suffer such bad battery loss  :-\

Same reason he can't buy anything off eBay without getting shafted? User error..  ;)

/me runs off and hides in case Dad gets the slipper out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 August 2017, 09:15:03
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2017, 09:04:17
Quote from: tunnie on 24 August 2017, 20:34:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:23:14
Quote from: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Why would it be any better or worse than anything else? Battery technology hasn't changed since your dad was born...

Because it would be used regularly? I've not had to touch the 3.2's battery for least a year and it's only been driven once a week for past 5 months or so. Not sure why you appear to suffer such bad battery loss  :-\

Same reason he can't buy anything off eBay without getting shafted? User error..  ;)

/me runs off and hides in case Dad gets the slipper out.


Perhaps it's because he's one of those people who break everything they touch? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2017, 09:33:10
Replaced front headlamp levelling sensor. Might be able to see where I'm going now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2017, 09:53:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 August 2017, 09:04:17
Quote from: tunnie on 24 August 2017, 20:34:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:23:14
Quote from: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Why would it be any better or worse than anything else? Battery technology hasn't changed since your dad was born...

Because it would be used regularly? I've not had to touch the 3.2's battery for least a year and it's only been driven once a week for past 5 months or so. Not sure why you appear to suffer such bad battery loss  :-\

Same reason he can't buy anything off eBay without getting shafted? User error..  ;)

/me runs off and hides in case Dad gets the slipper out.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 August 2017, 11:08:32
Nothing thanks to the useless nucts at DHL >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 August 2017, 16:24:19
Quote from: tunnie on 24 August 2017, 20:34:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 August 2017, 18:23:14
Quote from: tunnie on 23 August 2017, 20:04:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2017, 19:06:56
Put some electricity into TBE and Kitty

Who keeps stealing it all? Surely the Jag would be fine?  :-\
Why would it be any better or worse than anything else? Battery technology hasn't changed since your dad was born...

Because it would be used regularly? I've not had to touch the 3.2's battery for least a year and it's only been driven once a week for past 5 months or so. Not sure why you appear to suffer such bad battery loss  :-\
Generally, the Battlebus isn't used ever. The Jag gets irregular use, and the jury's still out if the battery is knackered, and TBE gets used most. Currently, because TBE is broken, much like its owner, the Battlebus is getting loads of use, TBE and the Jag sit unused. Neither were flat, and both would have started without issue, but we all know its retarded to leave a lead acid battery for long periods whilst reasonably discharged, or for even short periods when heavily discharged.

So they were topped up with nPower's finest :)


I'm yet to determine if the Jag keeps accessory sockets live, or if it turns them off after a period of time, then turns them back on when unlocking.  Fair to say, as I keep forgetting to disconnect the gayPod, that always appears to be fully charged :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jimbo125 on 26 August 2017, 00:21:22
It moved it's alive ok it started  that's a bonus
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 14:03:03
Absolutely nothing, as I'm on holiday. But I thought I'd try to get the first post on page 1000 of this topic... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 14:04:13
Shucks....failed....! >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2017, 15:12:29
Have another go :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2017, 15:13:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2017, 15:12:29
Have another go :D
Three goes for a pound ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 15:50:24
Quote from: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 14:03:03
Absolutely nothing, as I'm on holiday. But I thought I'd try to get the first post on page 1000 of this topic... :)
Quote from: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 14:04:13
Shucks....failed....! >:(
Quote
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2017, 15:13:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2017, 15:12:29
Have another go :D
Three goes for a pound ;D
Must be worth another punt then..... :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 August 2017, 15:53:28
Not worth the bother.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 August 2017, 15:54:00
Borrix. I thought that post would have done it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 August 2017, 15:54:51
Where do I send my pound.  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 16:00:35
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 August 2017, 15:53:28
Not worth the bother.  :D
Not much else to do though other than take another sup of my beer, enjoy the clear blue skies, the hot sun and wonderful views across the coastline. Oh, and read what is happening on the OOF.....! Tough really.. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 16:08:48
Also spotted a prefacelift 2.0 estate and a facelift 2.2 saloon earlier today. Both base models and left hookers though....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 16:14:53
This is getting silly - I give up.... :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 August 2017, 16:20:41
 :y :y :y
There's a moral here somewhere...  if at first you don't succeed, try try again!
 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 August 2017, 12:17:25
Fitted a new set of rear disc pads on the V70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2017, 12:42:28
Bought a new set of wipers for the Jag, whilst I was forced into the land of the inbreds (Banburyshire) by Mrs TB.  Broke the NSF central locking  :'(

Still, as I did the OSF about 2 months ago, I reckon it'll only take a couple of hours (fairly major door strip down), and hopefully the motor is similar price (£106 - cost + 10%)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2017, 16:31:22
Fitted said blades, and topped up screen wash at same time.  Check all other fluids except oil (no dipstick), and need to remember to park it on the flat later, so I can check oil.

Its rather warm out, I was quite pleased when I didn't get out of the way in time when testing the washers ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 27 August 2017, 17:05:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2017, 12:42:28
Bought a new set of wipers for the Jag, whilst I was forced into the land of the inbreds (Banburyshire) by Mrs TB.  Broke the NSF central locking  :'(

Still, as I did the OSF about 2 months ago, I reckon it'll only take a couple of hours (fairly major door strip down), and hopefully the motor is similar price (£106 - cost + 10%)


Ahh...You can blame Mrs TB for that then.....not opening/closing the door carefully enough  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 August 2017, 11:26:51
Delivery arrived with a supposed bolt-on replacement for an Escort Mk5 brake servo (replaces servo & single master cylinder with dual AP master cylinders .. having given up on the floor-mounted pedals :'( ) only to find that one thing is not like the other, ffs.

Spot the difference!

(https://preview.ibb.co/ewB6u5/IMG_20170829_084826.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mPix1k)

(https://preview.ibb.co/mw1vnQ/IMG_20170829_084933.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fGVXZ5)

Three guesses which is which..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 29 August 2017, 11:56:59
Removed an inner race off the front hub , jeez they are tight  >:( but a little heat got it off  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 August 2017, 12:45:27
Got the 190 running properly. Now need to fix or replace the o/s/r door as an old dear reversed into it yesterday and put a big dent in it.  ::)
If I replace the door, it will be the fourth o/s/r door the car has had in the 4 years I have owned it.   :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2017, 17:26:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 August 2017, 11:26:51
Delivery arrived with a supposed bolt-on replacement for an Escort Mk5 brake servo (replaces servo & single master cylinder with dual AP master cylinders .. having given up on the floor-mounted pedals :'( ) only to find that one thing is not like the other, ffs.

Spot the difference!

Three guesses which is which..
Big hammer, I'm sure, will sort it.

Idiots!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2017, 17:27:38
Thrown it in for its MOT. At least I'll know whats what then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 August 2017, 09:16:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 August 2017, 17:26:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 August 2017, 11:26:51
Delivery arrived with a supposed bolt-on replacement for an Escort Mk5 brake servo (replaces servo & single master cylinder with dual AP master cylinders .. having given up on the floor-mounted pedals :'( ) only to find that one thing is not like the other, ffs.

Spot the difference!

Three guesses which is which..
Big hammer, I'm sure, will sort it.

Idiots!

Yeah .. if I'd known I was going to get one that looked like one-eyed-Jim had fitted the studs after a marathon session down the pub on a Friday afternoon, I'd have ordered the "Universal" one and fitted my own mounting hardware ffs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2017, 16:45:47
Got an MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 August 2017, 17:17:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 August 2017, 16:45:47
Got an MOT.

At your age that's no mean feat, congrats..  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 30 August 2017, 17:22:43
Took it to the garage....the brakes snatch when breaking at 30/40mph and I get steering wheel shake if I brake at 70mph.

I knew what they were going to say.....so its going in on Sat for new front disks and pads....

Not a had a car in long time that the disks had be changed because of warping but doubt the disks are original as there not much of a lip on them.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 August 2017, 17:42:27
Quote from: TD on 30 August 2017, 17:22:43
Took it to the garage....the brakes snatch when breaking at 30/40mph and I get steering wheel shake if I brake at 70mph.

I knew what they were going to say.....so its going in on Sat for new front disks and pads....

Not a had a car in long time that the disks had be changed because of warping but doubt the disks are original as there not much of a lip on them.....


Worn suspension bushes are just as likely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 30 August 2017, 21:13:54
Agreed a trade in on the Hyundai 4x4 , on holiday in the Yorkshire Dales & went to Harrogate this evening saw a stunning 5.7 Hemi Jeep in a dealers & the deal was done , feel like it's Christmas already.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 10:15:43
Quote from: Tilbo on 30 August 2017, 21:13:54
Agreed a trade in on the Hyundai 4x4 , on holiday in the Yorkshire Dales & went to Harrogate this evening saw a stunning 5.7 Hemi Jeep in a dealers & the deal was done , feel like it's Christmas already.

Grand Cherokee SRT? Please say yes..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 31 August 2017, 13:10:44
Quote from: Nick W on 30 August 2017, 17:42:27
Quote from: TD on 30 August 2017, 17:22:43
Took it to the garage....the brakes snatch when breaking at 30/40mph and I get steering wheel shake if I brake at 70mph.

I knew what they were going to say.....so its going in on Sat for new front disks and pads....

Not a had a car in long time that the disks had be changed because of warping but doubt the disks are original as there not much of a lip on them.....


Worn suspension bushes are just as likely.

Thankyou never realised....I will get the garage to check that  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 31 August 2017, 13:30:16
Quote from: Nick W on 30 August 2017, 17:42:27
Quote from: TD on 30 August 2017, 17:22:43
Took it to the garage....the brakes snatch when breaking at 30/40mph and I get steering wheel shake if I brake at 70mph.

I knew what they were going to say.....so its going in on Sat for new front disks and pads....

Not a had a car in long time that the disks had be changed because of warping but doubt the disks are original as there not much of a lip on them.....
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Worn suspension bushes are just as likely.


I agree. A friend of mine had exactly the same symptoms on his Omega, which would pull sharply to one side under braking with a noticeable shake in the steering. It turned out the front wishbones were cheapies and were badly worn. A new set of wishbones later and all was well again.
Any brake disc issues is usually accompanied by a kicking feeling through the pedal which you haven't mentioned. Just a steering shake is usually something other than brakes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 August 2017, 14:33:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 10:15:43
Quote from: Tilbo on 30 August 2017, 21:13:54
Agreed a trade in on the Hyundai 4x4 , on holiday in the Yorkshire Dales & went to Harrogate this evening saw a stunning 5.7 Hemi Jeep in a dealers & the deal was done , feel like it's Christmas already.

Grand Cherokee SRT? Please say yes..





YES 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 14:50:13
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 August 2017, 14:33:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 10:15:43
Grand Cherokee SRT? Please say yes..



YES 😎


Very nice! I tried to blag a test drive in one but could never find one at a dealer..

Towing limit is significantly lower than the non SRT, though :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2017, 17:32:41
Put a pair of decent quality rubber on the back of the Battlebus yesterday.  The bastid thing now understeers like a bastid, due to the fact the fronts are the sort of cheap budget crap poor tunny can only dream of (last forever, black and round, and never wear).


Drove Kitty to Croydon to fix a server that the courier had destroyed.  M25 was particularly shite today, for no apparent reason, other than the quality and arrogance of the drivers on it,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 31 August 2017, 18:39:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 14:50:13
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 August 2017, 14:33:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 10:15:43
Grand Cherokee SRT? Please say yes..



YES 😎


Very nice! I tried to blag a test drive in one but could never find one at a dealer..

Towing limit is significantly lower than the non SRT, though :(

My daughter used to drive her boss's Jeep Cherokee SRT a lot and you couldn't tow at all with that as they stuck the twin zorst's right in the middle.  :)
Nice motor though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 August 2017, 19:03:52
Quote from: YZ250 on 31 August 2017, 18:39:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 14:50:13
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 August 2017, 14:33:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 10:15:43
Grand Cherokee SRT? Please say yes..



YES 😎


Very nice! I tried to blag a test drive in one but could never find one at a dealer..

Towing limit is significantly lower than the non SRT, though :(

My daughter used to drive her boss's Jeep Cherokee SRT a lot and you couldn't tow at all with that as they stuck the twin zorst's right in the middle.  :)
Nice motor though.  :y
.   




Won't be towing with this beast, buying a smaller caravan so will use the Forester to tow that, have to decide whether to keep the Merc as well undecided at the moment.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 August 2017, 19:23:41
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 August 2017, 19:03:52
Quote from: YZ250 on 31 August 2017, 18:39:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 14:50:13
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 August 2017, 14:33:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 10:15:43
Grand Cherokee SRT? Please say yes..



YES 😎


Very nice! I tried to blag a test drive in one but could never find one at a dealer..

Towing limit is significantly lower than the non SRT, though :(

My daughter used to drive her boss's Jeep Cherokee SRT a lot and you couldn't tow at all with that as they stuck the twin zorst's right in the middle.  :)
Nice motor though.  :y
.   




Won't be towing with this beast, buying a smaller caravan so will use the Forester to tow that, have to decide whether to keep the Merc as well undecided at the moment.
Eh? Is this a 'for sale' thread?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 August 2017, 19:28:15
No definitely not , only way it will go is over my dead body a new caravan & kitchen will see me get my way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 September 2017, 08:52:12
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 August 2017, 19:28:15
No definitely not , only way it will go is over my dead body a new caravan & kitchen will see me get my way.

 ;D ;D That sounds like a very expensive negotiating tactic!

.. probably cheaper than divorce, though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 01 September 2017, 08:59:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 01 September 2017, 08:52:12
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 August 2017, 19:28:15
No definitely not , only way it will go is over my dead body a new caravan & kitchen will see me get my way.

 ;D ;D That sounds like a very expensive negotiating tactic!

.. probably cheaper than divorce, though ;D
. 




Caravan was on the cards anyway,but the kitchen will definitely tip the scales my way 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 02 September 2017, 13:26:07
Quote from: TD on 31 August 2017, 13:10:44
Quote from: Nick W on 30 August 2017, 17:42:27
Quote from: TD on 30 August 2017, 17:22:43
Took it to the garage....the brakes snatch when breaking at 30/40mph and I get steering wheel shake if I brake at 70mph.

I knew what they were going to say.....so its going in on Sat for new front disks and pads....

Not a had a car in long time that the disks had be changed because of warping but doubt the disks are original as there not much of a lip on them.....


Worn suspension bushes are just as likely.

Thankyou never realised....I will get the garage to check that  :y

It was the disks, well one disk. NS span fine by hand, but the OS had a wobble of about 1mm.

New disks and pads and braking is back to normal  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 02 September 2017, 13:49:33
Fifth year service on the Z today, worn brake pads all round (they get flagged up when there`s "only" 30% pad left) and tyres, all of which I am aware of  :)

Only fly in the ointment is a suspected collapsed catalytic converter  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2017, 13:55:36
Quote from: TD on 02 September 2017, 13:26:07
Quote from: TD on 31 August 2017, 13:10:44
Quote from: Nick W on 30 August 2017, 17:42:27
Quote from: TD on 30 August 2017, 17:22:43
Took it to the garage....the brakes snatch when breaking at 30/40mph and I get steering wheel shake if I brake at 70mph.

I knew what they were going to say.....so its going in on Sat for new front disks and pads....

Not a had a car in long time that the disks had be changed because of warping but doubt the disks are original as there not much of a lip on them.....


Worn suspension bushes are just as likely.

Thankyou never realised....I will get the garage to check that  :y

It was the disks, well one disk. NS span fine by hand, but the OS had a wobble of about 1mm.

New disks and pads and braking is back to normal  :y
That's to be expected with cheap (ie, Mintex, Apec, Brembo and unbranded shite) discs.  Always false economy IMHO.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 September 2017, 16:41:25
On the 3.2: New brake pads on the front, along with fluid change and new air filter. All GM stuff I had in the garage, which I'd forgotten about. Might as well stick it all on.

For the VW: Near rear shocks, rear discs and pads.

Also managed to enable voice commands for the radio in the VW, I was watching some reviews on the USA Passat which showed voice commands. The radio is same as mine (RNS 315) which is fitted to loads of the VAG range, bit of research suggested in the UK they disable voice.  :-\

Thought VCDS/VAGCOM I was able to enable the PTT button on the steering wheel, which previously only muted the music/radio. I then enabled voice in the navigation unit, initially thought it had failed but reboot it and new button on the radio screen. Also microphone button on steering wheel can now trigger it.

Looks like it does phone, bluetooth and some music controls, I'll have a play with this on the way to work on Monday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 September 2017, 16:46:20
Quote from: tunnie on 02 September 2017, 16:41:25
On the 3.2: New brake pads on the front, along with fluid change and new air filter. All GM stuff I had in the garage, which I'd forgotten about. Might as well stick it all on.

For the VW: Near rear shocks, rear discs and pads.

Also managed to enable voice commands for the radio in the VW, I was watching some reviews on the USA Passat which showed voice commands. The radio is same as mine (RNS 315) which is fitted to loads of the VAG range, bit of research suggested in the UK they disable voice.  :-\

Thought VCDS/VAGCOM I was able to enable the PTT button on the steering wheel, which previously only muted the music/radio. I then enabled voice in the navigation unit, initially thought it had failed but reboot it and new button on the radio screen. Also microphone button on steering wheel can now trigger it.

Looks like it does phone, bluetooth and some music controls, I'll have a play with this on the way to work on Monday.
Maybe very good legal reasons for this...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 September 2017, 17:16:31
A solid days work though ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 02 September 2017, 17:35:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2017, 13:55:36
Quote from: TD on 02 September 2017, 13:26:07
Quote from: TD on 31 August 2017, 13:10:44
Quote from: Nick W on 30 August 2017, 17:42:27
Quote from: TD on 30 August 2017, 17:22:43
Took it to the garage....the brakes snatch when breaking at 30/40mph and I get steering wheel shake if I brake at 70mph.

I knew what they were going to say.....so its going in on Sat for new front disks and pads....

Not a had a car in long time that the disks had be changed because of warping but doubt the disks are original as there not much of a lip on them.....


Worn suspension bushes are just as likely.

Thankyou never realised....I will get the garage to check that  :y

It was the disks, well one disk. NS span fine by hand, but the OS had a wobble of about 1mm.

New disks and pads and braking is back to normal  :y
That's to be expected with cheap (ie, Mintex, Apec, Brembo and unbranded shite) discs.  Always false economy IMHO.

Don't know what make was on there, I've never changed them before, was on the car already. But they have done 60k miles in my time....so not bad really...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2017, 19:46:28
Quote from: tunnie on 02 September 2017, 16:41:25
On the 3.2: New brake pads on the front, along with fluid change and new air filter. All GM stuff I had in the garage, which I'd forgotten about. Might as well stick it all on.

For the VW: Near rear shocks, rear discs and pads.

Also managed to enable voice commands for the radio in the VW, I was watching some reviews on the USA Passat which showed voice commands. The radio is same as mine (RNS 315) which is fitted to loads of the VAG range, bit of research suggested in the UK they disable voice.  :-\

Thought VCDS/VAGCOM I was able to enable the PTT button on the steering wheel, which previously only muted the music/radio. I then enabled voice in the navigation unit, initially thought it had failed but reboot it and new button on the radio screen. Also microphone button on steering wheel can now trigger it.

Looks like it does phone, bluetooth and some music controls, I'll have a play with this on the way to work on Monday.
Wonder if never programmed for proper English, only Yankie English, hence disabled over here?


I like the voice system in mine, saves a lot of fart arsing around in fiddly menus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 September 2017, 20:23:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 September 2017, 19:46:28
Quote from: tunnie on 02 September 2017, 16:41:25
On the 3.2: New brake pads on the front, along with fluid change and new air filter. All GM stuff I had in the garage, which I'd forgotten about. Might as well stick it all on.

For the VW: Near rear shocks, rear discs and pads.

Also managed to enable voice commands for the radio in the VW, I was watching some reviews on the USA Passat which showed voice commands. The radio is same as mine (RNS 315) which is fitted to loads of the VAG range, bit of research suggested in the UK they disable voice.  :-\

Thought VCDS/VAGCOM I was able to enable the PTT button on the steering wheel, which previously only muted the music/radio. I then enabled voice in the navigation unit, initially thought it had failed but reboot it and new button on the radio screen. Also microphone button on steering wheel can now trigger it.

Looks like it does phone, bluetooth and some music controls, I'll have a play with this on the way to work on Monday.
Wonder if never programmed for proper English, only Yankie English, hence disabled over here?


I like the voice system in mine, saves a lot of fart arsing around in fiddly menus.

Not had a decent play yet, it appears it was standard on RNS 515 which is the bigger/premium version.

I don't think it's anyway near Jag level, have to test it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2017, 13:42:20
Fitted a new adjuster to a headlight that i'll swap at some later date... one when it's not raining.

Started on a cupholder modification that'll either work well or be a total disaster  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 03 September 2017, 17:31:02
Last Friday I drove my Caravan more than 500 miles to Berlin. My mum lives there, I had to solve some problems. I returned today. My 97 Caravan did a great job. Like always.....

100 miles per hour average by nightride.....still possible  ;)

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 September 2017, 09:31:34
Noticed the emissions warning light had come on (solid). F*ck!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 September 2017, 09:54:44
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 September 2017, 09:31:34
Noticed the emissions warning light had come on (solid). F*ck!

It will be the p420 codes, the pre-cats becoming less efficient. There fix is to move the sensors post main cat, this resolves the issue  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 September 2017, 10:44:00
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 September 2017, 09:31:34
Noticed the emissions warning light had come on (solid). F*ck!
According to some on here, a tankful of Shell VPower and an Italian tune up may turn it off......for a (short) while.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2017, 11:47:36
The code can be cleared and the light turned off with a code reader, but it will always come back.
Options are - move the lamdas as Tunnie said.
Remove the bulb, if it annoys you, although you may well need to replace it and clear the code just before you take it for MOT.
Keep clearing the code every time the light appears.
Shell V power or similar and a sound thrashing just before MOT and ignore it the rest of the time.

I have gone for option 2 so far, but may move the Lamdas at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 September 2017, 11:53:09
Thanks.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 06 September 2017, 10:28:53
As predicted the light went out.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 September 2017, 11:11:37
Quote from: Lagondanet on 06 September 2017, 10:28:53
As predicted the light went out.  :y
Magic :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 September 2017, 12:05:46
Which option did you choose, to extinguish the light ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 06 September 2017, 12:53:54
I did nothing other than play Purple Rain very loud. Good Bose speakers.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 06 September 2017, 12:59:02
  Not today but tomorrow evening, will be driving it to Harwich to board the ferry to Holland for a three day car show in Heeswijk, Dinther

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2017, 13:00:55
Dumped the Battlebus, picked up some non descript shitbox. VAG I think judging by dash layout, will check badge when I'm not suffering CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2017, 12:42:35
Checked. Its a Golf. I'm trying to like it, but its a shitbox.

Does anyone know how to disable the annoying beeping every time you rev it over 2000rpm, as its getting on my tits?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 September 2017, 13:34:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2017, 12:42:35
Checked. Its a Golf. I'm trying to like it, but its a shitbox.

Does anyone know how to disable the annoying beeping every time you rev it over 2000rpm, as its getting on my tits?

Why dat den? Is it fitted with some sort of canal boat engine that doesn't like revving above that? Of is that to remind you that it's lying about its emissions? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2017, 14:42:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 September 2017, 13:34:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2017, 12:42:35
Checked. Its a Golf. I'm trying to like it, but its a shitbox.

Does anyone know how to disable the annoying beeping every time you rev it over 2000rpm, as its getting on my tits?

Why dat den? Is it fitted with some sort of canal boat engine that doesn't like revving above that? Of is that to remind you that it's lying about its emissions? ;)
F knows. It just bongs away saying "speed too high", and another icon in the silly display (designed to distract drivers from looking where they are going, which explains the behaviour of most VW drivers) suggests changing up, but if you do that, the engine labours until it eventually stalls.

The tacho has redline at 6k, so assume its proper fuel, but designed for a lawnmower.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 09 September 2017, 15:18:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2017, 14:42:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 September 2017, 13:34:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2017, 12:42:35
Checked. Its a Golf. I'm trying to like it, but its a shitbox.

Does anyone know how to disable the annoying beeping every time you rev it over 2000rpm, as its getting on my tits?

Why dat den? Is it fitted with some sort of canal boat engine that doesn't like revving above that? Of is that to remind you that it's lying about its emissions? ;)
F knows. It just bongs away saying "speed too high", and another icon in the silly display (designed to distract drivers from looking where they are going, which explains the behaviour of most VW drivers) suggests changing up, but if you do that, the engine labours until it eventually stalls.

The tacho has redline at 6k, so assume its proper fuel, but designed for a lawnmower.


If its like the Skoda's, it will have different driving modes .....
If its got a sort mode, try using it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2017, 11:19:12
How do I do dat den?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 10 September 2017, 12:42:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2017, 11:19:12
How do I do dat den?


Depends which display you have in it

The 17 plate Octavia estate had a built in sat nav / dab unit / MFD
Iirc, the car had 3 settings for driving dynamics.
Eco / normal / sport.
Sport disabled the speed chime.
OR if you go through the driving settings and up the limit. I think the highest it will go is 100 mph.

If it has just the small display in between the clocks like we had on the polo hire cars, its menu, MFD then scroll down and untick the box  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 September 2017, 13:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2017, 11:19:12
How do I do dat den?

Also could be a speed warning, you can adjust in the MID. I've set mine to 100mph, it will bing and light up when you reach that speed.

http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/VW_speed_warning.shtml (http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/VW_speed_warning.shtml)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2017, 15:51:53
Quote from: tunnie on 10 September 2017, 13:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2017, 11:19:12
How do I do dat den?

Also could be a speed warning, you can adjust in the MID. I've set mine to 100mph, it will bing and light up when you reach that speed.

http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/VW_speed_warning.shtml (http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/VW_speed_warning.shtml)
It only seems to do it as you approach 1400 rpm in 2nd and 2000 rpm in 3rd.  rather annoying PoS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 12:38:51
Thanks TG and tunnie, turned off speed warnings, sanity returned.  Frikkin annoying.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 September 2017, 13:40:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 12:38:51
Thanks TG and tunnie, turned off speed warnings, sanity returned.  Frikkin annoying.

I previously set mine at 90, but found it would bing at me  ::)

One major thing on more modern cars I'm finding is the noise/wind insulation, higher speeds can sneak up on you  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 September 2017, 13:42:18
Pair of new tyres £70. Fitted  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 13:55:02
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2017, 13:40:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 12:38:51
Thanks TG and tunnie, turned off speed warnings, sanity returned.  Frikkin annoying.

I previously set mine at 90, but found it would bing at me  ::)

One major thing on more modern cars I'm finding is the noise/wind insulation, higher speeds can sneak up on you  :D  ;D
Some mong had set this to 30kph.  Which is really annoying when driving up and down Coral Bay strip, cruising for honeys.

Not that a 2016 Golf has any pulling power ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 September 2017, 14:43:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 13:55:02
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2017, 13:40:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 12:38:51
Thanks TG and tunnie, turned off speed warnings, sanity returned.  Frikkin annoying.

I previously set mine at 90, but found it would bing at me  ::)

One major thing on more modern cars I'm finding is the noise/wind insulation, higher speeds can sneak up on you  :D  ;D
Some mong had set this to 30kph.  Which is really annoying when driving up and down Coral Bay strip, cruising for honeys.

Not that a 2016 Golf has any pulling power ;D

Sounds like someone set that when they handed it back, thinking, this will pish off the next sucker to get this car.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 14:45:02
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2017, 14:43:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 13:55:02
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2017, 13:40:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 12:38:51
Thanks TG and tunnie, turned off speed warnings, sanity returned.  Frikkin annoying.

I previously set mine at 90, but found it would bing at me  ::)

One major thing on more modern cars I'm finding is the noise/wind insulation, higher speeds can sneak up on you  :D  ;D
Some mong had set this to 30kph.  Which is really annoying when driving up and down Coral Bay strip, cruising for honeys.

Not that a 2016 Golf has any pulling power ;D

Sounds like someone set that when they handed it back, thinking, this will pish off the next sucker to get this car.  ;D
There is plenty to piss off a driver in a Golf than that. But, yeah, maybe icing on the cake ;D

I must remember to turn it back on when I get back to airport ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 September 2017, 14:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 13:55:02
Not that a 2016 Golf has any pulling power ;D

C'mon Jaime, don't blame the car for your own failings :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2017, 15:27:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 September 2017, 14:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 13:55:02
Not that a 2016 Golf has any pulling power ;D

C'mon Jaime, don't blame the car for your own failings :P
Given the usual september holiday demographic, if it has more airconditioning than the average mobility scooter, I reckon it will pull nicely  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 17:26:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2017, 15:27:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 September 2017, 14:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2017, 13:55:02
Not that a 2016 Golf has any pulling power ;D

C'mon Jaime, don't blame the car for your own failings :P
Given the usual september holiday demographic, if it has more airconditioning than the average mobility scooter, I reckon it will pull nicely  ;)
I will say, it does have a half reasonable chiller in it, better than the current Focus, and a million times better than the god awful previous model Focii...


...but its still a plastic shitbox with little going for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 September 2017, 11:14:41
Took the front wheel bearing out of the freezer  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2017, 11:38:59
Dumped the Golf, aim to pick up the Battlebus in about 5-6hrs, depending on how incompetent the usual mongs are at LTN. So will probably be tomorrow.

I can wholeheartedly say that I do not recommend the Golf as a Focus/Astra type car. Cramped, slow, thirsty, uncomfortable.  1.2 TSI absolutely mullered by a 1l Focus, and took nearly as much fuel to fill it as the Focus, despite doing just over half the mileage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 September 2017, 12:17:52
VAG in cr@p car shocker! Who'd have thought it? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 September 2017, 15:19:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2017, 11:38:59
Dumped the Golf, aim to pick up the Battlebus in about 5-6hrs, depending on how incompetent the usual mongs are at LTN. So will probably be tomorrow.

I can wholeheartedly say that I do not recommend the Golf as a Focus/Astra type car. Cramped, slow, thirsty, uncomfortable.  1.2 TSI absolutely mullered by a 1l Focus, and took nearly as much fuel to fill it as the Focus, despite doing just over half the mileage.

They put this in the family bus, the Touran.  :o

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 September 2017, 15:32:58
Quote from: tunnie on 13 September 2017, 15:19:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2017, 11:38:59
Dumped the Golf, aim to pick up the Battlebus in about 5-6hrs, depending on how incompetent the usual mongs are at LTN. So will probably be tomorrow.

I can wholeheartedly say that I do not recommend the Golf as a Focus/Astra type car. Cramped, slow, thirsty, uncomfortable.  1.2 TSI absolutely mullered by a 1l Focus, and took nearly as much fuel to fill it as the Focus, despite doing just over half the mileage.

They put this in the family bus, the Touran.  :o


They put a 1l ecoboost in a Mondeo. :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 September 2017, 16:53:32
After reading the 'poor screen washer' thread, I tested my headlamp washers today just for the hell of it. They made a lovely job.......... of spraying water on the car in front.  ::)  How the hell can nozzles that point rearwards possibly spray forwards.  :-\  Fiddling with a pin did not improve things.
Popped both pumps out (it does indeed take less than 30 seconds as stated by Tunnie) and did a flush out, although it was quite clean.
Headlamp wash now squirts upwards and slightly forwards so I'll have to sort it before the mot as I dare say he won't be impressed when it soaks his work bench and readout machine.   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2017, 10:37:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 September 2017, 11:38:59
thirsty
Did some mental calculations in my head, whilst waiting for the incompetent mongs who run Luton Airport to get their arse in gear (and no wonder its always voted UK's (or is it Europes) worse airport, and spending that £100m has made matters even worse, and even the captain of the plane was apologising for the length of time it took them to get busses to our stand, but then said we'd be waiting ages for our bags here anyway), and...

...just shy of 5 gallons to do a shade over 160km.  I make that just over 20mpg. Driven reasonably sedately most of the time - the blue eco bar wank tosh dial was mostly full on each section.

What a crock.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 September 2017, 13:16:11
Yet the motoring media have constantly told us since the mid 70,s to the present day, that the Golf is the best smallish car money can buy.
All those brown envelopes stuffed full of euros must cloud their judgement.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 September 2017, 13:22:42
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 September 2017, 13:16:11
Yet the motoring media have constantly told us since the mid 70,s to the present day, that the Golf is the best smallish car money can buy.
All those brown envelopes stuffed full of euros must cloud their judgement.  :D

Oh any car TB does not like is an industry winner generally, like the Focus  ;D

Golf GTi is always a flop isn't it?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 14 September 2017, 13:34:50
SWMBO had a 1999 golf for 6 or 7 years.

It wasn't love at first sight when she first got it but we assumed that we would grow to like it over time. The longer she owned it the more apparent it became that money spent on marketing (and maybe brown envelopes?) had worked.

On the plus side - it was easy to sell when she finally got rid of it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 September 2017, 13:37:25
Ive driven several Golf GTi,s over the years and never been impressed by any of them tbh. Ive never got what all the hype was about.
Generally though, powerful / sporty wwd cars have always seemed a bit pointless to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 September 2017, 13:41:43
I have a list of minor jobs to do to both cars and have a few days of work. Problem is I have a heavy dose of cba at the moment.
This seems to happen more and more frequently these days. I think they call it getting old.  :(
The thought of sitting asleep in a chair all day long, by the sunny window, with a bit of potato stuck to my chin, isn't as unattractive as it once was.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 September 2017, 14:26:45
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 September 2017, 13:37:25
Ive driven several Golf GTi,s over the years and never been impressed by any of them tbh. Ive never got what all the hype was about.
Generally though, powerful / sporty wwd cars have always seemed a bit pointless to me.

The Golf GTi is, in my view, a sporty car for drivers who don't like sporty cars but want the badge.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 September 2017, 15:29:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 September 2017, 13:37:25
Ive driven several Golf GTi,s over the years and never been impressed by any of them tbh. Ive never got what all the hype was about.
Generally though, powerful / sporty wwd cars have always seemed a bit pointless to me.

The Mk1 was, in my opinion, a revolution, light, agile and powerful..........but it went downhill fast from there (the Mk2 being lardy and lacking)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 14 September 2017, 15:44:09
Traced the slightly wayward steering to a knackered steering idler,which was duly replaced this morning from my spares store and just return from having the alignment checked and adjusted slightly.

Normal service seems to be restored now although the 140mile drive tomorrow should confirm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 September 2017, 18:17:59
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 September 2017, 13:42:18
Pair of new tyres £70. Fitted  :y

You won the lottery biggriff?  ::)  That's about twice as much as you usually pay for tyres!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 September 2017, 11:07:52
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 14 September 2017, 15:29:40

The Mk1 was, in my opinion, a revolution, light, agile and powerful..........but it went downhill fast from there (the Mk2 being lardy and lacking)

True, the Mk 1 was a hoot, then it went South. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 September 2017, 11:09:26
(Yesterday) Cleaned out the gutters and drainpipes and Mrs. KW's MX5 due to damp in the boot. Seems they didn't fix this issue, that was the same on the MK2. They just made it much more awkward to fix. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2017, 09:40:28
Quote from: tunnie on 14 September 2017, 13:22:42
Golf GTi is always a flop isn't it?  ;)
Have you driven one? I can tell you, such a disappointment.

As others have said, the original was something different at the time. Good enough to give the otherwise bland basic Golf the lift it needed. One of my bro's had one (and a Mk2) in the day. The Mk2 and later, were just also-rans.  Incidentally, a 1.4 Rover 200/25 was quicker to 60mph than a Mk3 Gold GTi ;). Bro soon got shot of the Mk2 Golf and replaced with the much quicker (but less predictable) 205 GTi.

I believe I've mentioned here before of a bit of a race between my 2 bros (1.3 Cavalier, Mk2 Golf GTi) and sis (Fiat 850 Sport Coupe), and the Golf disgraced itself, despite the fact its driver was by far the best (trained high performance driver).


So, if you think the Golf GTi is in any way a great car, you need to look beyond the VW brand ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2017, 09:41:53
Thought I should put some electricity in Kitty, but it started raining before it was full.  Might put some more in if it stays dry later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 16 September 2017, 14:59:20
Took the Wedge to Cornwall.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2017, 20:47:30
Went to Huntingdon in one of them  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 September 2017, 20:50:32
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 September 2017, 20:47:30
Went to Huntingdon in one of them  :y
 

I know, does it stop now. :y nice new wheels n tyres, also could do with some waxoil underneath... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2017, 20:52:31
Rewired a Skoda Octavia drivers door for next door...

Apparently Vagcom cannot solder ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2017, 20:53:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 16 September 2017, 20:50:32
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 September 2017, 20:47:30
Went to Huntingdon in one of them  :y
 

I know, does it stop now. :y nice new wheels n tyres, also could do with some waxoil underneath... :)

It'll be going for a couple of days up to Rustbuster's for the full treatment.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2017, 20:56:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2017, 20:52:31
Rewired a Skoda Octavia drivers door for next door...

Apparently Vagcom cannot solder ::)

So VAG door looms haven't got any better then!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2017, 21:03:16
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 September 2017, 20:56:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2017, 20:52:31
Rewired a Skoda Octavia drivers door for next door...

Apparently Vagcom cannot solder ::)

So VAG door looms haven't got any better then!
Apparently not ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 17 September 2017, 16:34:11
Replaced the rear donut bushes with polys  :y :y

While the back end was in pieces ......
Attacked the rear chassis / wheel arches with a wire wheel on the drill to get any rust off.
Gave everything a good dose of Krust then blathered everything in black chassis paint  :y
Evened up the handbrake via those little hidden wheels which I can never remember which way to turn  :-[
Gave all the brake pipes a good rub down then sprayed even more white grease on them  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2017, 19:44:16
Replaced passenger door latch/locking motor in the Jag. Took pics this time and did a guide for one of the Jag forums...  ...not that they have a section for guides, probably because all Jags come with a little man in the glovebox that "just sorts everything out".

Clearly, my man is missing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 September 2017, 19:46:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2017, 19:44:16
Replaced passenger door latch/locking motor in the Jag. Took pics this time and did a guide for one of the Jag forums...  ...not that they have a section for guides, probably because all Jags come with a little man in the glovebox that "just sorts everything out".

Clearly, my man is missing :D

Or he has quit, in protest at your driving  :P  ;D

Send me a link to that guide, might need it one day!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2017, 19:50:20
Quote from: tunnie on 24 September 2017, 19:46:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2017, 19:44:16
Replaced passenger door latch/locking motor in the Jag. Took pics this time and did a guide for one of the Jag forums...  ...not that they have a section for guides, probably because all Jags come with a little man in the glovebox that "just sorts everything out".

Clearly, my man is missing :D

Or he has quit, in protest at your driving  :P  ;D

Send me a link to that guide, might need it one day!
On the big more UK focused Jag site ;)

Can't be arsed with the more Yankee orientated ones (and struggle with the UK one a lot as well), as standard answer is "take it to dealer".


My experience with Jag dealers is approximately the same as with Vauxhall dealer service departments. IE, shit. Worse than shit.  Clearly this week, whilst it was in there, one of there saleman went out for an extended lunchbreak in it. self-abusers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 September 2017, 19:52:17
I'll probably be looking at XF's in the near future, so worth knowing  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2017, 17:10:37
Quote from: tunnie on 24 September 2017, 19:52:17
I'll probably be looking at XF's in the near future, so worth knowing  :)
But you wouldn't be so retarded as to take it to a dealer anyway ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 25 September 2017, 18:39:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2017, 17:10:37
Quote from: tunnie on 24 September 2017, 19:52:17
I'll probably be looking at XF's in the near future, so worth knowing  :)
But you wouldn't be so retarded as to take it to a dealer anyway ;)
Well......it appears you did  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2017, 18:40:33
Quote from: TD on 25 September 2017, 18:39:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2017, 17:10:37
Quote from: tunnie on 24 September 2017, 19:52:17
I'll probably be looking at XF's in the near future, so worth knowing  :)
But you wouldn't be so retarded as to take it to a dealer anyway ;)
Well......it appears you did  ;D ;D
Against my better judgement. But it was a recall that only a dealer can officially do :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 26 September 2017, 06:19:10
Replaced headlight level adjustment blocks. Both were broken from body, ball joints were intact. Maybe somebody tightened them too much or something.. Easy job, took maybe 1 hour (never done this before).

Could not contact the guy who advertised aluminium blocks here, so I got these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Vauxhall-Omega-B-Headlight-Adjuster-Life-Time-Warranty-Hella-/281256289565) instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 26 September 2017, 15:43:42
Make sure you run a tap into the thread to clean up swarf from machining before fitting,as set I used the thread got stripped on first assembly and required dismantling again .

Also worth running a flat file over all edges as unlike the aluminium ones they are not too smooth from the moulding process. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 26 September 2017, 17:59:35
Cleaned the breathers on the CDX....  found small o/s pipe blocked, so after reassembly all should run much better. Had a bit of a fright when started it up, was popping and banging with a whooshing sound - found that the rubber bung on n/s hadn't been pushed home properly and letting air into the plenum. Now sorted and am happy   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2017, 17:41:12
Last Thurs, drove it to Ealing. Every single Merc driver was a 1st class idiot of the highest order.  I followed one about 15m up the empty M40 in the outside lane, because I refused to undertake.

Yesterday, drove to Sheffield (via Birmingham City Centre), again, the Merc drivers won the idiot awards.

Today was that hellhole, Kingston Upon Thames.  Clearly a higher class of idiot, as they were Tesla drivers. Admittedly only 3 of them, but clearly they felt they owned the roads, even when driving slower than snails (probably to eek out enough electricity, as the mongs bought the wrong cars).

oppswits.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 September 2017, 09:54:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2017, 17:41:12
Last Thurs, drove it to Ealing. Every single Merc driver was a 1st class idiot of the highest order.  I followed one about 15m up the empty M40 in the outside lane, because I refused to undertake.

That far? Must have had a bag. I didn't think the average Merc driver could go that far without a loo stop? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 30 September 2017, 15:53:03
Replaced alternator with new Bosch 120amph...now getting 14.3 volts on idle so all good.

Did oil and general check over before the winter months arrive..all ready to go now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 October 2017, 12:53:23
Nothing much really, drove over to see my dear old Mum and on the way home milometer went over 130k. Engine still runs sweet as a nut. Just waiting for HG to fail now. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 01 October 2017, 14:30:46
Whilst in kingston TB did you not come across the chavettes in un taxed uninsured french shite boxes with hair tied in a bun. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2017, 15:18:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 October 2017, 12:53:23
Nothing much really, drove over to see my dear old Mum and on the way home milometer went over 130k. Engine still runs sweet as a nut. Just waiting for HG to fail now. :D

My 2.2 was on 190k+.... still original HG
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 October 2017, 16:27:18
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2017, 15:18:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 October 2017, 12:53:23
Nothing much really, drove over to see my dear old Mum and on the way home milometer went over 130k. Engine still runs sweet as a nut. Just waiting for HG to fail now. :D

My 2.2 was on 190k+.... still original HG
I,ll certainly settle for that tunnie :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 01 October 2017, 20:05:01
Absolutely nothing its just sat there getting rained on..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 October 2017, 21:22:46
Swapped a good wing off the daily driver for a dented one! The plan is to fit the good wing to the other silver car to improve it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 02 October 2017, 05:58:19
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 October 2017, 16:27:18
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2017, 15:18:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 October 2017, 12:53:23
Nothing much really, drove over to see my dear old Mum and on the way home milometer went over 130k. Engine still runs sweet as a nut. Just waiting for HG to fail now. :D

My 2.2 was on 190k+.... still original HG
I,ll certainly settle for that tunnie :-*

Just over 310k km (~194k miles) here with original HG, next timing belt operation will be about at 325k km (203k miles) and will change HG at the same time (if it holds  ::) ).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 October 2017, 15:31:53
On Thursday, James came down to deepest Wiltshire, and very kindly, and swiftly, changed the cambelt on my 3.2. Excellent job James and my sincere thanks. I hope the battery fitted OK. :y :y :y
Only 63k, I shall have to use it more. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 October 2017, 19:16:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 October 2017, 21:22:46
Swapped a good wing off the daily driver for a dented one! The plan is to fit the good wing to the other silver car to improve it.

Now fitted to the other one!

If anyone wants to swap a good condition Z147 wing for a Z157 one let me know!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 03 October 2017, 11:13:35
Not my Omega but my cousin's Mazda 6.

We got rammed from behind and then spun into a rock face on a twisty descent by an older driver because one of his false legs 'fell off the brake'.

All 4 corners crumpled, fluid on the road, wife holding her neck, toddlers screaming in their car seats.

The day got better after that when two fire engines, two police cars and an ambulance turned up and lots of men and women in uniform made a big fuss of the toddlers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2017, 12:01:54
Quote from: Andy H on 03 October 2017, 11:13:35
Not my Omega but my cousin's Mazda 6.

We got rammed from behind and then spun into a rock face on a twisty descent by an older driver because one of his false legs 'fell off the brake'.

All 4 corners crumpled, fluid on the road, wife holding her neck, toddlers screaming in their car seats.

The day got better after that when two fire engines, two police cars and an ambulance turned up and lots of men and women in uniform made a big fuss of the toddlers.
Ouch :o glad you're all ok though... ;)

On the bright side, there's one less Mazda in the world ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 October 2017, 14:07:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2017, 12:01:54
Quote from: Andy H on 03 October 2017, 11:13:35
Not my Omega but my cousin's Mazda 6.

We got rammed from behind and then spun into a rock face on a twisty descent by an older driver because one of his false legs 'fell off the brake'.

All 4 corners crumpled, fluid on the road, wife holding her neck, toddlers screaming in their car seats.

The day got better after that when two fire engines, two police cars and an ambulance turned up and lots of men and women in uniform made a big fuss of the toddlers.
Ouch :o glad you're all ok though... ;)

On the bright side, there's one less Mazda in the world ::)
How did the rusty parts hold up? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2017, 14:16:13
Cleaned and fed the leather seats. Only a little job, but one more to cross off the list.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2017, 22:40:53
Rear pads, nsf pads and wheel bearing and new wheel bolts all round...

Osf wheel bearing and pads tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2017, 17:30:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2017, 22:40:53
Rear pads, nsf pads and wheel bearing and new wheel bolts all round...

Osf wheel bearing and pads tomorrow...
Two hours later and that's the offside done too :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 October 2017, 00:46:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D

Did he run out of talent or just destroy the engine? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 October 2017, 23:10:34
Sold one of them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2017, 23:24:31
Quote from: tunnie on 06 October 2017, 23:10:34
Sold one of them
Probably not the Passhat ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 October 2017, 12:51:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D
.
GM 1 BMW0
 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 07 October 2017, 15:16:10
full service, cleaned breathers, all new braided brake hoses and new fluid that will do for today :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2017, 17:53:21
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 October 2017, 12:51:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D
.
Tata 1 BMW0
 :D
Fixed... :-P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 October 2017, 18:20:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2017, 17:53:21
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 October 2017, 12:51:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D
.
Tata 1 BMW0
 :D
Yes. Can’t see his rusty old GM taking on an M3.
Fixed... :-P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 October 2017, 18:32:15
Loaded up the Mondeo Estate with lots of rubbish from the garage, and went to the tip feeling very smug. Drove home and emptied the rubbish back into the garage! >:( >:( >:(
The tip is closed for ten days for re-design or some such. >:( >:(
I'd like to say how much I enjoyed my afternoon. :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 October 2017, 18:34:04
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 October 2017, 00:46:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D

Did he run out of talent or just destroy the engine? ???


Perhaps it was another of the I6 M3s with the self ejecting conrods?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 October 2017, 11:26:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2017, 17:53:21
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 October 2017, 12:51:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D
.
Tata 1 BMW0
 :D
Fixed... :-P

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 08 October 2017, 11:41:53
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 October 2017, 18:32:15
Loaded up the Mondeo Estate with lots of rubbish from the garage, and went to the tip feeling very smug. Drove home and emptied the rubbish back into the garage! >:( >:( >:(
The tip is closed for ten days for re-design or some such. >:( >:(
I'd like to say how much I enjoyed my afternoon. :-X :-X :-X

Looks open to me ... if it was the Swindon tip you went to...

https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20015/bins_rubbish_and_recycling/519/check_the_queues_on_the_tip_webcam
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 October 2017, 12:09:39
That’s not a very good indicator. You can only see seven vehicles, there could be 150 behind them  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 08 October 2017, 17:03:48
Quote from: STEMO on 08 October 2017, 12:09:39
That’s not a very good indicator. You can only see seven vehicles, there could be 150 behind them  ;D

The other lanes would be filling up of cars if the furthest lane was full  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2017, 18:32:59
Quote from: Lazydocker on 06 October 2017, 00:46:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 October 2017, 18:59:51
Had bits of M3 that I was chasing down disintegrate into the front of me.

I did chuckle to myself, serves the arrogant tosser right, even more so after I checked no damage to mine ;D

Did he run out of talent or just destroy the engine? ???
The disintegration and his complete lack of any driving abilities were unrelated.  Much to his annoyance, he was piss easy to keep up with, as what he gained on the short straights was more than lost on any corner/roundabout.

First the tow eye cover flew off into the front of mine. Then something else hit the car, I initially assumed a stone or something, but then noticed rear bumper was vibrating, so I turned off and went a different way, as didn't fancy driving into that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 08 October 2017, 19:36:45
Quote from: TD on 08 October 2017, 11:41:53
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 October 2017, 18:32:15
Loaded up the Mondeo Estate with lots of rubbish from the garage, and went to the tip feeling very smug. Drove home and emptied the rubbish back into the garage! >:( >:( >:(
The tip is closed for ten days for re-design or some such. >:( >:(
I'd like to say how much I enjoyed my afternoon. :-X :-X :-X

Looks open to me ... if it was the Swindon tip you went to...

https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20015/bins_rubbish_and_recycling/519/check_the_queues_on_the_tip_webcam

No Marl'boro Dave, also apparently Swindon are doing NPRS!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stige on 08 October 2017, 19:51:02
Just sat inside another Omega today, Estate though but still. Xenon from factory, self leveling suspension, black recaro leather seats and even those plastic wooden trims were black in color! Bose stereo with telephone and who knows what else.
It only has first and reverse on the tranny so went to see if my laptop would be of any use trying to see what actually works and what doesn't.

I WANT ONE  :'(

Something like these:
(http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/25047/Mv6_9-L.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 09 October 2017, 12:55:32
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 October 2017, 19:36:45
Quote from: TD on 08 October 2017, 11:41:53
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 October 2017, 18:32:15
Loaded up the Mondeo Estate with lots of rubbish from the garage, and went to the tip feeling very smug. Drove home and emptied the rubbish back into the garage! >:( >:( >:(
The tip is closed for ten days for re-design or some such. >:( >:(
I'd like to say how much I enjoyed my afternoon. :-X :-X :-X

Looks open to me ... if it was the Swindon tip you went to...

https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20015/bins_rubbish_and_recycling/519/check_the_queues_on_the_tip_webcam

No Marl'boro Dave, also apparently Swindon are doing NPRS!

Don't think they are, but thinking about it I was asked for proof of address last time I went, I had my drivers licence on me, so that was ok....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 09 October 2017, 14:56:07
I could use Swindon as my son has two houses there. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2017, 17:26:40
Quote from: Stige on 08 October 2017, 19:51:02
Just sat inside another Omega today, Estate though but still. Xenon from factory, self leveling suspension, black recaro leather seats and even those plastic wooden trims were black in color! Bose stereo with telephone and who knows what else.
It only has first and reverse on the tranny so went to see if my laptop would be of any use trying to see what actually works and what doesn't.

I WANT ONE  :'(

Something like these:
(http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/25047/Mv6_9-L.jpg)
I scrapped some seats like that earlier this year...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stige on 10 October 2017, 07:08:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 October 2017, 17:26:40
Quote from: Stige on 08 October 2017, 19:51:02
Just sat inside another Omega today, Estate though but still. Xenon from factory, self leveling suspension, black recaro leather seats and even those plastic wooden trims were black in color! Bose stereo with telephone and who knows what else.
It only has first and reverse on the tranny so went to see if my laptop would be of any use trying to see what actually works and what doesn't.

I WANT ONE  :'(

Something like these:
(http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/25047/Mv6_9-L.jpg)
I scrapped some seats like that earlier this year...

Have to pay like 200+ for a set here, if you can actually find any :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 October 2017, 08:49:56
What's the import tax like? Sounds like it's worth hiring a van and driving a load of spares down from UK.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 October 2017, 09:00:28
Nothing. I've done nothing to any of them in what feels like forever.

Bloody hernia repair, wish it would hurry up and heal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 October 2017, 09:20:41
Replaced the boot gas struts this morning on the 3.2, huge difference!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2017, 09:33:07
Jumped in TBE to drive to station, pressed the memory button for my seat settings, and all the mirrors moved as expected. Bliss.

Felt a bit flat, so did the honourable thing and gave it a good spanking.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 October 2017, 12:55:38
Finally had enough of driving the bloody German everywhere at 45mph... and bought its replacement (albeit a stop gap one >:( :-X)... I resisted the temptation to part ex it though, as it was technically sold in August ::)

Collect a slightly scruffy, but fundamentally solid manual Desmond estate later today...  :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 10 October 2017, 13:02:51
Quote from: Stige on 08 October 2017, 19:51:02
Just sat inside another Omega today, Estate though but still. Xenon from factory, self leveling suspension, black recaro leather seats and even those plastic wooden trims were black in color! Bose stereo with telephone and who knows what else.
It only has first and reverse on the tranny so went to see if my laptop would be of any use trying to see what actually works and what doesn't.

I WANT ONE  :'(

Something like these:
(http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/25047/Mv6_9-L.jpg)
.

In hoof'land stores got complete O3, slate grey leather saloon fitment. Unless the mice have eaten it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stige on 10 October 2017, 18:33:50
Quote from: tunnie on 10 October 2017, 08:49:56
What's the import tax like? Sounds like it's worth hiring a van and driving a load of spares down from UK.

No tax from UK ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 October 2017, 21:49:10
Just got back from a 760 mile round trip to visit youngest lad in Northumberland. The old gal went like a dream, will hate the day when she has to go. :'( The car i mean, not SWMBO. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2017, 14:26:20
Northumberland was the half-way point to where mine took me last week. 1400 miles without a murmur in complete comfort. These cars take some beating, even at 213,000 miles. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2017, 17:27:59
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2017, 14:26:20
Northumberland was the half-way point to where mine took me last week. 1400 miles without a murmur in complete comfort. These cars take some beating, even at 213,000 miles. :y
And nothing else comes close to it for the price you paid for your Omega when you got it several years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2017, 18:15:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 October 2017, 17:27:59
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2017, 14:26:20
Northumberland was the half-way point to where mine took me last week. 1400 miles without a murmur in complete comfort. These cars take some beating, even at 213,000 miles. :y
And nothing else comes close to it for the price you paid for your Omega when you got it several years ago.
No. I'm very much aware of that. Really not sure what its replacement will be when it does depart this life.
What else has the ride, comfort, handling, towing capability and (with LPG) economy?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2017, 18:20:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2017, 18:15:21
What else has the ride, comfort, handling, towing capability and (with LPG) economy?
Cant answer the towing (can a towbar even be fitted?) but the X351 Jag (tractor) meets everything else...  ...but at a cost.

I can see the V8, even LPG'd, being a drain on the wallet, unless you don't play. I would lack the discipline  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2017, 18:40:59
I'm still very much into the idea of buying a car that cost someone a stupid amount of money quite a few years ago.
The alternative would be a newish washing machine nondescript, wwd, small hatch.
So for me it would be CL500, e38 740i, XJ, LS400 / 430.
A CL500 which cost around £70k 15 years ago can be had now for less than £3k. A hell of a lot of car for the money, but can also be a horrendous money pit. Especially if the ABC goes wrong.
I really think I will keep my current Omega for a while yet though. Ive got it almost exactly how I want it to be, and it really is a lovely thing to drive. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2017, 18:44:50
The steering wheel on the 190 has been off centre since I last took it off about a year ago, so I finally put it on straight today.
Also refitted the door handle and doorcard on the o/s/r door, after taking them off several weeks ago to push out a dent when an old dear reversed into it.
Hoping to wash both cars tomorrow before starting a run of nights. Depends on weather and energy cba level.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 11 October 2017, 19:06:15
Went to Tuev today

Failed!

Oil leakage (but there is no oil on my parking lot)
Front light right side a little down
Sealing between Cat (new) and exhaust pipe (3 years old) was a little low

Last problem is a little curios. The lower assembly of the RIGHT rear shock absorber failed  :o. Whats that?

So I compared right assembly with the left assembly. I found the LEFT assembly was wrong! Somewhere in the past some idiot changed the rear shock absorbers. Maybe he lost the left bolt, so he used a 12 mm bolt instead of the original 14 mm bolt. Of course now a nut was needed. He used a 19 mm nut. But he found also, that is no good to use a nut only on the left side. So he put a 22 mm nut on the right side 14 mm bolt. But the bolt is to short for that nut....so I failed.

Last Tuev did not notice that in 2015.

My welding work was well noticed, I found some proving marks. Also brakes, wheel suspension and everything else is OK.

I will rework all 4 points over the weekend and my 97 Caravan will pass Tuev next Monday  :y

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 October 2017, 20:09:46
Thats the problem Rolf, you never can tell how the previous owners have repaired/bodged the car before you had it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 October 2017, 20:57:27
On trader saw BMW 745i for £3k, it was 2004 year so the real ugly one. But top spec, Phone, electric memory heated seats. Blinds in the doors, even the small corner bit had it’s own blind. Was long wheel base one.

Cost someone huge amount once, cheap as chips now.

Now they fuel use is not an issue  ::)  :-X  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: serek on 11 October 2017, 21:41:46
Quote from: tunnie on 11 October 2017, 20:57:27
On trader saw BMW 745i for £3k, it was 2004 year so the real ugly one. But top spec, Phone, electric memory heated seats. Blinds in the doors, even the small corner bit had it’s own blind. Was long wheel base one.

Cost someone huge amount once, cheap as chips now.

Now they fuel use is not an issue  ::)  :-X  ;D
Make sure there no issue with steering .
I done steering rack on one if them last year was £3k from bmw
No aftermarket replacement available
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 October 2017, 21:51:12
Quote from: serek on 11 October 2017, 21:41:46
Quote from: tunnie on 11 October 2017, 20:57:27
On trader saw BMW 745i for £3k, it was 2004 year so the real ugly one. But top spec, Phone, electric memory heated seats. Blinds in the doors, even the small corner bit had it’s own blind. Was long wheel base one.

Cost someone huge amount once, cheap as chips now.

Now they fuel use is not an issue  ::)  :-X  ;D
Make sure there no issue with steering .
I done steering rack on one if them last year was £3k from bmw
No aftermarket replacement available

That puts things into perspective!  :o

Look tempting at these prices, perhaps I'll just keep an eye on W126 shape Mercs.

This is nice:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/192328934573?clk_rvr_id=1333581718906&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=192328934573&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/192328934573?clk_rvr_id=1333581718906&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=192328934573&rmvSB=true)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 11 October 2017, 21:54:05
Hi ronnyd
yes, you are absolutely right. I want to reset my Omegas to factory conditions. There is plenty of time. In 2027 (Caravan) and 2028 (Limousine) they should reach historic car status.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2017, 21:57:04
Quote from: tunnie on 11 October 2017, 21:51:12
Quote from: serek on 11 October 2017, 21:41:46
Quote from: tunnie on 11 October 2017, 20:57:27
On trader saw BMW 745i for £3k, it was 2004 year so the real ugly one. But top spec, Phone, electric memory heated seats. Blinds in the doors, even the small corner bit had it’s own blind. Was long wheel base one.

Cost someone huge amount once, cheap as chips now.

Now they fuel use is not an issue  ::)  :-X  ;D
Make sure there no issue with steering .
I done steering rack on one if them last year was £3k from bmw
No aftermarket replacement available

That puts things into perspective!  :o

Look tempting at these prices, perhaps I'll just keep an eye on W126 shape Mercs.

This is nice:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/192328934573?clk_rvr_id=1333581718906&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=192328934573&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/192328934573?clk_rvr_id=1333581718906&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=192328934573&rmvSB=true)

A beautiful car and would be a good investment. Will never drop in value.  Built like tanks, but check well for rust, as they can have serious problems when they get old.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 October 2017, 22:17:24
My cars live outside so I think rust protection could be an issue, this looks nice as well, at other end of the scale...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-530i-SPORT-TOURING-AUTO-JANUARY-2018-MOT-ONE-OWNER-LOW-MILEAGE-/263256733392?hash=item3d4b52f6d0:g:IKwAAOSwGhZZ3RWz (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-530i-SPORT-TOURING-AUTO-JANUARY-2018-MOT-ONE-OWNER-LOW-MILEAGE-/263256733392?hash=item3d4b52f6d0:g:IKwAAOSwGhZZ3RWz)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2017, 22:39:26
I would take an old Merc all day long. Although not that particular one at that price.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2017, 22:54:45
If its going to be a Beemer, it has to be n e38 for me.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-740i-99-model-T-reg-highest-bidder-drives-away-/253187537792?hash=item3af3273b80:g:tqsAAOSwTIxZ0n2X

And if fuel consumption really doesn't matter - a 5.4V12.  :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-750-5-4-auto-i-L-Total-Specification-30500-Miles-FSH-PX-welcome-/302382753761?hash=item46676aa7e1:g:KwMAAOSw32lYupwu
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 October 2017, 23:39:47
An estate of that vintage on a budget would have to be summat like this...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Vauxhall-Omega-2-2i-16v-GLS-Estate-/272871337599?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=glV%252FuduDXOW%252B4%252BhyJzlO78KMsRs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 October 2017, 09:31:05
Quote from: Migv6 on 11 October 2017, 18:40:59
I'm still very much into the idea of buying a car that cost someone a stupid amount of money quite a few years ago....

The problem is, "a cut above a shitbox" cars don't seem to depreciate to sensible money until they are as old as my Omega is, which defeats the object. I'd really like to buy something like my Omega was when I bought it. 4 years old, 40 odd K on the clock, that will do me for many years and a lot of miles with care, and for under 10K. No shitboxes, no tractors, no german "prestige" (=estate agent) badges. That car doesn't exist at sensible money.

I find it incredible what people seem prepared to pay for a 2nd hand crappy FWD POS these days, especially if it's got a "prestige" badge on the front. Actual decent cars are another matter again.

Ho Humm. Guess I'll have to hope the Omega holds out for a few more years. Requirements could also hinge on what my future commute is like. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2017, 09:41:40
Im not worried about the age of the car, as long as its in good nick tbh. My Omega is 15 years old and my commute car is 27 years old with 233000 on the clock. I wouldn't be surprised if the commute car outlasts me.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2017, 18:44:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 October 2017, 09:31:05
Requirements could also hinge on what my future commute is like. :-X
Sounds omninous :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2017, 19:15:01
Started stripping the interior to clean it properly. Difficult to tell if it was a skip or an ashtray ;D

Interior looks to be in pretty reasonable nick considering  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 October 2017, 19:26:41
Interior now presentable, just the outside to do...

Also replaced the freewiththecarbutonlybecausethesellercouldn'tbearsedtothrowitout JVC headunit that didn't work... found out why when the front fell off ::)

Went to fit the heated rear seat wiring whilst the seat base was out only to find that the switch plugs aren't present >:( and then went to run a bus cable for the disc changers, only to find that the dog has eaten the plugs off one end >:(

Concluded that it was just one of those days, so simply hoovered under it and put the cushion back ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 October 2017, 23:20:00
Drove it to Borden, where we rang a half-muffled quarter peal in memory of a local ringer who was killed in Flanders one hundred years ago. Everything I've heard about these bells is true; it was really hard work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2017, 18:22:50
Discovered I need to top up the coffers of Kingston council. self-abusers. Its a oppsing shithole of a place anyway, so adds insult to injury.

So washed the Jag in the hope it wouldn't be a naughty kitty again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2017, 19:24:27
Placed an ad on Autotrader for the BMW... had no contact re either its collection or its replacement >:(

Had enough of being messed around over both points :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2017, 11:29:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2017, 19:24:27
Placed an ad on Autotrader for the BMW... had no contact re either its collection or its replacement >:(

Had enough of being messed around over both points :-X
Sold it. Off to Russia as bits...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 October 2017, 12:56:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2017, 11:29:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2017, 19:24:27
Placed an ad on Autotrader for the BMW... had no contact re either its collection or its replacement >:(

Had enough of being messed around over both points :-X
Sold it. Off to Russia as bits...
Not beanz tins? A fate too good for it. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 16 October 2017, 13:33:18
Zaffi oil filter change , clean grubby interior from mucky sprog  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 October 2017, 17:06:31
Fought off the tiredness and cba and did a little bit of work on the Omega today.
Was going to fit new GM rear pads and shiny new retaining pins but found the discs are past their best, so will leave that job until I get a new pair of discs.
While I was down there, I took the discs off to have a look at the condition of the handbrake shoes (I have a new set of those in stock too).
The shoes looked ok, so I adjusted them at the wheels and then tweaked the cable a little bit, so now have a good handbrake, which will please the MOT man in a couple of months time.
Also checked the ATF level and found it needs topping up. Don't think I have any in stock, so will have to get some soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 17:37:04
Still pissed off over the £130 I have to give to Kingston Council. Did I ever mention I fikkin hate the shithole anyway. I hate it even more now, if thats possible. Fikkin horrible shithole.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 16 October 2017, 17:52:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 17:37:04
Still pissed off over the £130 I have to give to Kingston Council. Did I ever mention I fikkin hate the shithole anyway. I hate it even more now, if thats possible. Fikkin horrible shithole.

Did you forget to pay a parking fine and now its doubled  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 18:19:38
Quote from: TD on 16 October 2017, 17:52:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 17:37:04
Still pissed off over the £130 I have to give to Kingston Council. Did I ever mention I fikkin hate the shithole anyway. I hate it even more now, if thats possible. Fikkin horrible shithole.

Did you forget to pay a parking fine and now its doubled  :-\
Nope. Its Kingston. The mongrels who live there (mistakingly) think its posh, and therefore any fines are expensive to start with.  Not that it was a parking fine. Its simply an easy way to raise funds for them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2017, 17:04:15
It was looking very grubby, so I washed & dried it. Its all shiny all over now.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 October 2017, 17:30:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 18:19:38
Quote from: TD on 16 October 2017, 17:52:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 17:37:04
Still pissed off over the £130 I have to give to Kingston Council. Did I ever mention I fikkin hate the shithole anyway. I hate it even more now, if thats possible. Fikkin horrible shithole.

Did you forget to pay a parking fine and now its doubled  :-\
Nope. Its Kingston. The mongrels who live there (mistakingly) think its posh, and therefore any fines are expensive to start with.  Not that it was a parking fine. Its simply an easy way to raise funds for them.

Caught in a bus lane were we?  :)

Or a junction box, at a guess, if it was, it was the one next to the bus station!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 October 2017, 21:07:04
Well, it is the City of Culture.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 October 2017, 21:38:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 October 2017, 21:07:04
Well, it is the City of Culture.....

That's Hull, not Kingston-Upon-Thames?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 October 2017, 22:08:19
LOL, Thought he meant Kingston Upon Hull  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 October 2017, 22:11:41
I thought he’d been to Jamaica.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 October 2017, 10:20:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 October 2017, 22:08:19
LOL, Thought he meant Kingston Upon Hull  :D
£130 there would be freedom of the city :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 October 2017, 10:30:27
Having four winter tyres of the correct size fitted to the new estate...

Gave the opportunity to have a good rummage under the car. Springs all intact but corroded, rear wishbone bushes shot, rear shocks corroded but not leaking, front discs corroded, rear pads need replacing. Oh, and there's a slight oil leak from the top of the engine at the back...

Suspension is original except for one ball joint, so at 15 years/102k, it needs replacing ::)

On the plus side, handbrake mechanism is free, the diff is dry, the downpipe and flexi are sound and the rest of the exhaust was clearly replaced in the last six months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 October 2017, 19:04:00
Quote from: tunnie on 17 October 2017, 17:30:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 18:19:38
Quote from: TD on 16 October 2017, 17:52:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2017, 17:37:04
Still pissed off over the £130 I have to give to Kingston Council. Did I ever mention I fikkin hate the shithole anyway. I hate it even more now, if thats possible. Fikkin horrible shithole.

Did you forget to pay a parking fine and now its doubled  :-\
Nope. Its Kingston. The mongrels who live there (mistakingly) think its posh, and therefore any fines are expensive to start with.  Not that it was a parking fine. Its simply an easy way to raise funds for them.

Caught in a bus lane were we?  :)

Or a junction box, at a guess, if it was, it was the one next to the bus station!
Box, by wilkos.

Obviously not blocking any traffic flow, but understand this is just a scheme to give money to the lame and lazy that plague the shithole.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 October 2017, 19:40:30
That's most profitable one in Kingston, wife used to live down road by the phone box art work things.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 October 2017, 20:10:04
Quote from: tunnie on 18 October 2017, 19:40:30
That's most profitable one in Kingston, wife used to live down road by the phone box art work things.
Its clearly designed as an income source, rather than traffic management.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 October 2017, 15:50:51
Fitted a new turbo boost pipe to the Mondeo.  It should have been a 5 minute job but....  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 October 2017, 16:45:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 October 2017, 15:50:51
Fitted a new turbo boost pipe to the Mondeo.  It should have been a 5 minute job but....  ::)
Only two jubilee clips... what could possibly go wrong ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 October 2017, 18:39:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 October 2017, 16:45:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 October 2017, 15:50:51
Fitted a new turbo boost pipe to the Mondeo.  It should have been a 5 minute job but....  ::)
Only two jubilee clips... what could possibly go wrong ::)

Just couldn't get the pipe to slip on at the inlet end, grease, heat and limited access didn't help much either.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 October 2017, 18:43:01
Ground the lip off the rear discs, as measuring them showed they were still within spec. New rear pads, hens teeth retaining pins and anti rattle springs, all genuine GM.  :)
Will check front pads tomorrow and probably change them too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stige on 24 October 2017, 07:18:19
New spark plugs, new bumper, new front fender and timing kit today, then get it MOTd and put it up for sale.
Oh and one tie rod end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 October 2017, 14:41:14
New set of GM pads on the front. Back to work for a few nights now,so no more work for a while.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Stige on 24 October 2017, 16:47:05
Quote from: Stige on 24 October 2017, 07:18:19
New spark plugs, new bumper, new front fender and timing kit today, then get it MOTd and put it up for sale.
Oh and one tie rod end.

All done and dusted. Put on the winter tires aswell on top of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 October 2017, 21:41:03
Repaired the alternator and refitted to one of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 October 2017, 08:20:54
Caved the windscreen in, dented the bonnet, deformed the bumper and smashed the number plate......all in a nights work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 October 2017, 08:24:57
Oops, hope all ok.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2017, 08:49:30
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 October 2017, 08:20:54
Caved the windscreen in, dented the bonnet, deformed the bumper and smashed the number plate......all in a nights work.
Sounds like quite a thump. Airbag deployment?
I don’t have to tell you that aches and pains will probably appear over the next few days. Maybe a bit of a cough if the airbag went off. Try and take it a bit easy, no building extensions or stripping locos until at least the weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 October 2017, 08:56:27
I would estimate the two wheeled object which was impacted to weigh around 80kg all told, no air bag deployment........and one less bicycle on the road.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2017, 11:03:39
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 October 2017, 08:56:27
I would estimate the two wheeled object which was impacted to weigh around 80kg all told, no air bag deployment........and one less bicycle on the road.
Including rider?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2017, 11:08:34
And, of course, as we always say, a picture paints a thousand words.
Except if you use photobucket, then it just says ‘Pay up’.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2017, 11:54:58
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 October 2017, 08:56:27
I would estimate the two wheeled object which was impacted to weigh around 80kg all told, no air bag deployment........and one less bicycle on the road.

What's Guffer ever done to you? :o

Oh, hang on.. Did you say 80kg?....   ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2017, 13:08:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2017, 11:54:58
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 October 2017, 08:56:27
I would estimate the two wheeled object which was impacted to weigh around 80kg all told, no air bag deployment........and one less bicycle on the road.

What's Guffer ever done to you? :o

Oh, hang on.. Did you say 80kg?....   ;)
Naughty  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 October 2017, 14:34:44
So turning right off a major road into a side road, traffic light controlled, I have a green, side road has a red (3 cars waiting happily at the red).

Said cyclist exists side road, through red light right in front of me.

Stop car and get out, he's on the road groaning then gets up and moves to the pavement  (despite advice otherwise), clearly off his head on something.

Bike has no lights, he has no helmet, clearly has at least a dislocated finger and broken ankle/leg plus concussion.

Police arrive, statements given, refuses treatment and then tries to cycle home on bike with bent front wheel, bent front forks, bent frame, bent rear wheel and gets nowhere.

In the mean time I have to report it to the insurance company (obviously) and now face the fact that a claim will go on record and the car may be repaired (or written off).

Bloody nightmare.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 October 2017, 15:00:44
What a fu£king kn0b!

Sorry to hear this, total nightmare all round. Glad you were not injured, as the only saving grace.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2017, 15:35:47
Guffer will be along in a minute to tell you what a nasty man your for not offering the poor lad a lift home.  ;D


On a serious note, can you not be arrested for riding a bike under the influence?




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 October 2017, 15:53:05
You can, and people have.

If they weren't a total scrote (and looked like they were able to pay it) I'd be wanting their name and address to pay for damages to the car as well  >:(.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 25 October 2017, 16:23:37
Quote from: jimmy944 on 25 October 2017, 15:53:05
You can, and people have.

If they weren't a total scrote (and looked like they were able to pay it) I'd be wanting their name and address to pay for damages to the car as well  >:(.

^^^
Wot he said, regardless of any misplaced sympathy you may feel for him, his failure to obey the Highway Code is an offence, and you should not suffer financially for his mistake. >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 October 2017, 16:35:29
Info is with the insurance company although I doubt they will get anything given all income is probably disappearing into a vein as fast as it arrives.

It does leave me nicely out of pocket though and hugely inconvenienced,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 25 October 2017, 18:44:19
My Caravan did his saddest job today. He drove my wife to hospital. Things look very bad
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2017, 19:37:11
Quote from: Zirfeld on 25 October 2017, 18:44:19
My Caravan did his saddest job today. He drove my wife to hospital. Things look very bad
So sorry to hear that. I hope things are, maybe, not as bad as they look.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 October 2017, 19:39:26
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 October 2017, 08:20:54
Caved the windscreen in, dented the bonnet, deformed the bumper and smashed the number plate......all in a nights work.
Repairable (DIY wise), if it does get written off?


I think I would have been tempted to repeatedly reverse and drive over the cyclist again. I admire your willpower.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 25 October 2017, 19:48:24
THX, Stemo
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 October 2017, 20:00:02
Mr DTM, did your dashcam catch the happy sight of a cyclist coming through the screen?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2017, 20:03:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 October 2017, 20:00:02
Mr DTM, did your dashcam catch the happy sight of a cyclist coming through the screen?
Oooooooooooo........yes please. Yum, yum.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 October 2017, 20:14:43
Quote from: Zirfeld on 25 October 2017, 18:44:19
My Caravan did his saddest job today. He drove my wife to hospital. Things look very bad
Sorry to hear this, hopefully better news to follow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 October 2017, 22:10:37
Quote from: Zirfeld on 25 October 2017, 18:44:19
My Caravan did his saddest job today. He drove my wife to hospital. Things look very bad

Really sorry to hear that. I hope better news is to follow.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 25 October 2017, 23:26:59
Hope things go well for you Rolf. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 October 2017, 06:24:32
Likewise, hope things improve for you and your wife.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 October 2017, 09:15:56
My thoughts are with you, Rolf. Hoping for better news soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 October 2017, 09:41:48
Indeed Rolf, wishing her a speedy recovery
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 October 2017, 17:53:47
Found the Mondeo's B bolt!   ::) 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 October 2017, 22:24:08
Quote from: Zirfeld on 25 October 2017, 18:44:19
My Caravan did his saddest job today. He drove my wife to hospital. Things look very bad
I hope things improve for you both  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 27 October 2017, 15:16:51
Clicked this up on the elite estate  8)

(https://s1.postimg.org/5fvlg0sbhb/IMG_20171027_142451.jpg)

wonder if it'll get to 234567  :D

John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 October 2017, 18:32:05
Mine passed 180,000 today. It still drives better than many new cars imo.
Got a chance to test the new GM pads I fitted all round a few days ago. I can see why TB and others recommend them so strongly. They were superb.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:35:29
Fitted refurbished sanded and polished headlights with UV protection film, new adjusters and all new bulbs to one of them, now have another set to refurbish ready for another one!

The question is, do I fit new adjusters if the originals aren't broken as I have two spare aftermarket ones.....?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:36:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 October 2017, 18:32:05
Mine passed 180,000 today. It still drives better than many new cars imo.
Got a chance to test the new GM pads I fitted all round a few days ago. I can see why TB and others recommend them so strongly. They were superb.  :)

Are these the genuine ones as per factory fit as opposed to the TC ones? I have had a few sets of those and the pedal feel is much improved over the TC versions.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 October 2017, 18:41:14
Fitted new glow plugs to the Mondeo and gave the inlet manifold a muchly needed decoke!  :o  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 October 2017, 18:44:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:35:29
Fitted refurbished sanded and polished headlights with UV protection film, new adjusters and all new bulbs to one of them, now have another set to refurbish ready for another one!

The question is, do I fit new adjusters if the originals aren't broken as I have two spare aftermarket ones.....?


Yes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:47:00
Quote from: Nick W on 27 October 2017, 18:44:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:35:29
Fitted refurbished sanded and polished headlights with UV protection film, new adjusters and all new bulbs to one of them, now have another set to refurbish ready for another one!

The question is, do I fit new adjusters if the originals aren't broken as I have two spare aftermarket ones.....?


Yes.

I'm inclined to agree, you just know the originals will fail within a week of fitting them to a car! Also gives you an opportunity to give the reflector a gentle clean when the lense is removed - I was surprised how dirty they were on the ones I refurbished.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 27 October 2017, 18:55:19
New front discs, pads & wear sensor, all ready for Serek to do his magic on the brake pipes on Wednesday :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 October 2017, 20:13:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:36:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 October 2017, 18:32:05
Mine passed 180,000 today. It still drives better than many new cars imo.
Got a chance to test the new GM pads I fitted all round a few days ago. I can see why TB and others recommend them so strongly. They were superb.  :)

Are these the genuine ones as per factory fit as opposed to the TC ones? I have had a few sets of those and the pedal feel is much improved over the TC versions.

I believe so. I still have the box in the shed so will post up the part number tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 22:32:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 October 2017, 20:13:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:36:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 October 2017, 18:32:05
Mine passed 180,000 today. It still drives better than many new cars imo.
Got a chance to test the new GM pads I fitted all round a few days ago. I can see why TB and others recommend them so strongly. They were superb.  :)

Are these the genuine ones as per factory fit as opposed to the TC ones? I have had a few sets of those and the pedal feel is much improved over the TC versions.

I believe so. I still have the box in the shed so will post up the part number tomorrow.

Front OEM pads      9195077
Rear OEM pads      9195058
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 October 2017, 09:56:05
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:36:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 October 2017, 18:32:05
Mine passed 180,000 today. It still drives better than many new cars imo.
Got a chance to test the new GM pads I fitted all round a few days ago. I can see why TB and others recommend them so strongly. They were superb.  :)

Are these the genuine ones as per factory fit as opposed to the TC ones? I have had a few sets of those and the pedal feel is much improved over the TC versions.
The TC ones are very wooden on the first application if the car has been sat unused for several days. The OE ones do not suffer this :y

I tended to use OE on TBE (in a misplaced effort to reduce brake dust - failed! ;D) and TC on the Bullet. Apart from issue above, I'm not sure there is a noticeable difference, maybe the OE have a little more feel at slow speeds. Personally, not worth the extra £40 for me, esp considering the way I get through brakes.


(That said, I've probably got enough OE sets to see TBE through)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2017, 18:05:57
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 22:32:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 October 2017, 20:13:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2017, 18:36:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 October 2017, 18:32:05
Mine passed 180,000 today. It still drives better than many new cars imo.
Got a chance to test the new GM pads I fitted all round a few days ago. I can see why TB and others recommend them so strongly. They were superb.  :)

Are these the genuine ones as per factory fit as opposed to the TC ones? I have had a few sets of those and the pedal feel is much improved over the TC versions.

I believe so. I still have the box in the shed so will post up the part number tomorrow.

Front OEM pads      9195077
Rear OEM pads      9195058

That's the ones.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 29 October 2017, 19:28:46
No problems with the Astra since I got it in 2013 but emissions light on today.

Maxscan shows P138 High Voltage Bank1 Sensor 2 and P140 02 Sensor No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 2. Thought I had saved full data but not there when I went to download.

Will have to dig further but it will be beyond my ability to fix - just trying to get a basic handle on issue before dealer gets into it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 October 2017, 15:45:18
And....its been written off!  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 October 2017, 15:52:48
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 October 2017, 15:45:18
And....its been written off!  :'( :'( :'(

 :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 October 2017, 15:53:51
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 October 2017, 15:45:18
And....its been written off!  :'( :'( :'(
I take it we’re talking about the zafira? Is this the vehicle you have put starship mileage on? No doubt the insurance company will tell you it’s worth less than your excess then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 October 2017, 16:05:43
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 October 2017, 15:45:18
And....its been written off!  :'( :'( :'(

From the description, did not sound that bad. But I guess you had to involve insurance?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2017, 17:46:31
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 October 2017, 15:45:18
And....its been written off!  :'( :'( :'(
Which I believe you were expecting.  I'm guessing with well over 150k on the clock, its value is deemed to be 3 parts of fik all - far less than its worth to you  :'(


I wonder what little Vauxhall you will be consigned to for the near future ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2017, 17:48:42
Insurance renewal arrived.  TBE has jumped up a bit, the Battlebus has plummeted, and the Shag is around what I was expecting.

My last (non fault) accident dropped off the 5 year threshold in the past year, no idea if that has made a difference  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 October 2017, 18:47:12
Investigated why my headlight washers have stopped working, even though the pump whirs away nicely and there are no blockages. I dissected the end of the pump and with power applied across the terminals the impeller is spinning like a good'un, but it still no squirty.  ::)

So, although the impeller is spinning quick enough when immersed in water, it seems to have lost the ability to suck and spit, whereas before it was such a good little squirter.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 30 October 2017, 19:11:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2017, 17:48:42
Insurance renewal arrived.  TBE has jumped up a bit, the Battlebus has plummeted, and the Shag is around what I was expecting.

My last (non fault) accident dropped off the 5 year threshold in the past year, no idea if that has made a difference  :-\

I don't suppose your garage entering orbit affects car policies thankfully :D ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 October 2017, 19:16:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2017, 17:46:31
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 October 2017, 15:45:18
And....its been written off!  :'( :'( :'(
Which I believe you were expecting.  I'm guessing with well over 150k on the clock, its value is deemed to be 3 parts of fik all - far less than its worth to you  :'(


I wonder what little Vauxhall you will be consigned to for the near future ::)

The temporary hack is actually quite a fun little drive, its even doing around 45mpg on the commute.

Just dropped you a quick message  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 October 2017, 19:17:29
Quote from: STEMO on 30 October 2017, 15:53:51
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 October 2017, 15:45:18
And....its been written off!  :'( :'( :'(
I take it we’re talking about the zafira? Is this the vehicle you have put starship mileage on? No doubt the insurance company will tell you it’s worth less than your excess then.

Offered about 2.5 times what I was expecting given the mileage was knocking on 194k.

Just need to decide on what next :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2017, 20:16:55
Zafira A DTi... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2017, 16:40:53
Called in to see local MOT man and got him to set the headlights I refurbished accurately with the beam setter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 16:59:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2017, 20:16:55
Zafira A DTi... ::)
Joking aside, I did offer, but being the intelligent sort of chap DTM is, he "made other arrangements" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 October 2017, 19:05:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.

You're supposed to take it to the dealer for that sort of thing.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 19:20:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 October 2017, 19:05:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.

You're supposed to take it to the dealer for that sort of thing.  :)
Opps, for a second, I thought I'd stumbled into a Jag forum ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2017, 19:29:17
Not sure where you are getting the bulbs from but I got a complete set for the Omega from Powerbulbs, all bulbs were genuine with barcodes etc that allowed you to check on the manufacturers websites.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 October 2017, 20:07:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.

Blimey. Quick google can’t even find much detail on it, only one small video and it does show the bumper off.  :(

Lack of technical forums and complicated jobs really is pain for newer cars  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2017, 20:30:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.
Bit sweary*, but covers the basics...

https://youtu.be/BHWgsrDpHBc

Some classy led replacements...

https://youtu.be/RCmz-7Xa53w

More classy led info...

https://youtu.be/BwOWg9unrEQ

With detail here...

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x351-53/2016-led-headlamp-retrofit-earlier-cars-full-functionality-167689/

*When I say a bit sweary, I mean this bloke has tourettes ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 October 2017, 20:41:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2017, 20:30:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.
Bit sweary*, but covers the basics...

https://youtu.be/BHWgsrDpHBc


Think that just put me off XJ, that is a serious amount of work for just a bulb change. When I got the Zafira I inspected the bulbs for an upgrade, easy as pie to reach in and change all of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 October 2017, 20:54:58
Quote from: tunnie on 31 October 2017, 20:41:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2017, 20:30:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.
Bit sweary*, but covers the basics...

https://youtu.be/BHWgsrDpHBc (https://youtu.be/BHWgsrDpHBc)


Think that just put me off XJ, that is a serious amount of work for just a bulb change. When I got the Zafira I inspected the bulbs for an upgrade, easy as pie to reach in and change all of them.


You get a load of grief with dreary cars like a Golf or Megane.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 October 2017, 20:58:43
The Zafira is classed as dreary, but easy peasy. Grief is not the real issue though, it's lack of technical knowledgable forums.

So surprised with VW, huge number sold forums rubbish. Jag ones as TB is finding, is just 'take it to a dealer' approach.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 October 2017, 22:12:53
Quote from: Nick W on 31 October 2017, 20:54:58
Quote from: tunnie on 31 October 2017, 20:41:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2017, 20:30:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.
Bit sweary*, but covers the basics...

https://youtu.be/BHWgsrDpHBc (https://youtu.be/BHWgsrDpHBc)


Think that just put me off XJ, that is a serious amount of work for just a bulb change. When I got the Zafira I inspected the bulbs for an upgrade, easy as pie to reach in and change all of them.


You get a load of grief with dreary cars like a Golf or Megane.
Mangane we had, the headlight units just pulled out on a slider. I changed two headlight bulbs in five minutes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 November 2017, 08:46:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 16:59:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2017, 20:16:55
Zafira A DTi... ::)
Joking aside, I did offer, but being the intelligent sort of chap DTM is, he "made other arrangements" ;D

Indeed, hacking about in an older model courtesy of GM Zaragoza  :y ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 November 2017, 10:08:36
Picked up some laser cut aluminium panels for the kit car, if that counts  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 01 November 2017, 17:05:26
Stuck the Mondeo in for the MOT....

It passed....got a couple of advisories.....rear disks being low and one of the back tyres is nearing its limit....

Not bad for a 180k mile old Ford  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2017, 18:18:46
Quote from: tunnie on 31 October 2017, 20:07:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2017, 18:54:38
Think I need to change the bulbs on the Shag, guess there are original. Usual tired HID symptom of seems bright enough, but no illumination.

Trouble is, I think the bumper has to come off to change fikkin bulb.

Blimey. Quick google can’t even find much detail on it, only one small video and it does show the bumper off.  :(

Lack of technical forums and complicated jobs really is pain for newer cars  :(
There is actually an EU law that any bulb must be changeable by a reasonably capable member of the public at the side of the road using the supplied toolset within 15mins.

But Audi exploited a loophole, that many others followed, by making it a "dealer only" change, they do not have to comply.

As all XJs have HID bulbs main bulbs and LED sidelights, they can genuinely claim it is "dealer only".  Obviously, HIDs rarely fail (they just get shit with age), so its probably not deemed a biggie.

The only owner changeable bulb in the X351 XJ is the numberplate bulb.  Everything else is HID/LED, and probably fikkin' expensive.


Audi were pushing their luck a lot, as anything in the rear light cluster was claimed by Audi to be "dealer only", even though every bulb was traditional filament type, thus could blow at any time.  But what else would you expect from VAG?


Not looked, but I reckon I can get away without removing bumper...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2017, 18:22:08
Quote from: tunnie on 31 October 2017, 20:58:43
Jag ones as TB is finding, is just 'take it to a dealer' approach.
On the upside, access to JLR's official documentation is easily available, and pretty cheap.

The documentation has really good colour coded diagrams, but very little text description, so sometimes stuff isn't overly clear immediately.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2017, 18:24:19
Discovered that the headlight washers aren't working. I can hear the pump.

So:
Either I need to top the washer fluid up (CBA)
or
Pipework blocked
or
Pump spins, but no sucky sucky.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 November 2017, 18:53:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 November 2017, 18:24:19
Discovered that the headlight washers aren't working. I can hear the pump.

So:
Either I need to top the washer fluid up (CBA)
or
Pipework blocked
or
Pump spins, but no sucky sucky.

Same here. I dissected the end of the pump and the impeller is spinning fine. Put low pressure air line through the pipe from pump and it held pressure so, contrary to what I posted yesterday, it would appear that I have a blockage in me pipes.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2017, 19:05:24
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 November 2017, 18:53:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 November 2017, 18:24:19
Discovered that the headlight washers aren't working. I can hear the pump.

So:
Either I need to top the washer fluid up (CBA)
or
Pipework blocked
or
Pump spins, but no sucky sucky.

Same here. I dissected the end of the pump and the impeller is spinning fine. Put low pressure air line through the pipe from pump and it held pressure so, contrary to what I posted yesterday, it would appear that I have a blockage in me pipes.  :)
Given the symptoms (can hear pump, washers extending, but not water coming out), I reckon the nozzles are blocked.

*SIGH*, that's a bumper off job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 November 2017, 19:12:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 November 2017, 19:05:24
Given the symptoms (can hear pump, washers extending, but not water coming out), I reckon the nozzles are blocked.

*SIGH*, that's another job for the dealer.

FTFY.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 01 November 2017, 19:29:13
Put the Tourer in for it's Mot.....passed with no advisories  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 November 2017, 20:49:17
Had a rubbish journey home, M3 brought to a halt twice to tow dead cars off the smart motorway bit.

But getting home I thought how much I'm loving the 3.2 at the moment, had my Bluetooth tunes going, stop start issues on M3 no bother or lots of red lights thanks to effortless of auto box and bags of power. Arrived home relaxed :)

Since sold 2.2, finally starting to really like the 3.2.  :)

Also now I have the Zafira, the 3.2 no longer needs a full boot so LPG is a consideration again. Just in case my car share buddy leaves.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 01 November 2017, 21:37:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 October 2017, 20:10:04
Quote from: tunnie on 18 October 2017, 19:40:30
That's most profitable one in Kingston, wife used to live down road by the phone box art work things.
Its clearly designed as an income source, rather than traffic management.
Its ok for the buses to block the jcts esp the one nr the station, i find it easier to go via hampton court bridge to the other side of the river if i need to. Council retards have blocked with road works vertully every route in or out of the town centre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 01 November 2017, 21:39:05
Drove her up to Serek's for a new set of brake pipes. Excellent job as always by the uncrowned king of omega repairs :) ...

2 1/4 hours to get there ... 3 1/2 hours to get back .. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 01 November 2017, 23:25:01
Bought some oil to do an oil change again and ordered the oil filter which they never had in stock and also the pins/clips to change the pads etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 17:45:11
Quote from: ffcgary1 on 01 November 2017, 21:37:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 October 2017, 20:10:04
Quote from: tunnie on 18 October 2017, 19:40:30
That's most profitable one in Kingston, wife used to live down road by the phone box art work things.
Its clearly designed as an income source, rather than traffic management.
Its ok for the buses to block the jcts esp the one nr the station, i find it easier to go via hampton court bridge to the other side of the river if i need to. Council retards have blocked with road works vertully every route in or out of the town centre.
Best solution is to avoid the area completely.  Its a shithole at the best of times.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 17:45:30
Broke it. *sigh*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 November 2017, 18:20:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 17:45:30
Broke it. *sigh*

The Jag?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 18:41:06
Quote from: tunnie on 02 November 2017, 18:20:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 17:45:30
Broke it. *sigh*

The Jag?
Aye
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 November 2017, 18:49:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 18:41:06
Quote from: tunnie on 02 November 2017, 18:20:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 17:45:30
Broke it. *sigh*

The Jag?
Aye

Badly?  :-\

As your broke is not usually that bad!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 19:07:35
Dunno. One fault is piss easy. Other needs some reading up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2017, 09:14:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2017, 19:07:35
Dunno. One fault is piss easy. Other needs some reading up.
Both these faults fixed, just leaving the headlight washers, which I think is blocked jets.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 November 2017, 14:21:54
What were the other faults? Easily fixable?

XJ is strong contender for me long term 3.2 replacement, won’t do FWD again for my commuter.

But DIY is a concern.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 05 November 2017, 15:36:53
Found my car like this, this morning. Air suspension is great, till it lets you down ..... 

(https://s20.postimg.org/5evh18jix/20171105_111149.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5evh18jix/) looks like another 'air spring' is required. Had one fitted to the other side earlier in the year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 November 2017, 15:48:39
Quote from: Andy B on 05 November 2017, 15:36:53
Found my car like this, this morning. Air suspension is great, till it lets you down ..... 

(https://s20.postimg.org/5evh18jix/20171105_111149.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5evh18jix/) looks like another 'air spring' is required. Had one fitted to the other side earlier in the year.

Yeah heard the airmatic is brilliant, until it needs fixing.

Spring and shock one unit on them?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2017, 16:35:49
Quote from: tunnie on 05 November 2017, 14:21:54
What were the other faults? Easily fixable?

XJ is strong contender for me long term 3.2 replacement, won’t do FWD again for my commuter.

But DIY is a concern.  :-\
One was easy, just needed me to put screenwash in, and the error went away ;D.  I think I'd run it low testing the (lack of) functioning headlight washers.  I discovered by trial and error that topping up the screenwash isn't a dealer job, which I'm sure will stun the Jag forums....

The other was the tyre pressure monitoring went apeshit after I bounced the arse about a bit heavily round a roundabout (honest, at pretty low speed), claiming a system fault rather than a single wheel fault.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2017, 16:41:39
So yesterday, changed the oil in the Battlebus, "fixed" the TPMS on the Jag, topped up screenwash as the error was annoying me.

Today, "fixed" the headlight washer on the jag, then made a start on replacing the HID bulbs and a blown sidelight on TBE. Drivers side went well, passenger, as soon as I started, could tell the adjuster was buggered. Bugger. So popped out the headlight and shoved in the oven at 100C for 10 mins, stripped it, replaced adjuster, and put it all back together.

Went to adjust the headlights, and promptly adjusted the wrong adjuster and 'dangle berries'ed it up ;D.  So got it back to "close enough" for now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 05 November 2017, 18:07:10
Quote from: tunnie on 05 November 2017, 15:48:39
Quote from: Andy B on 05 November 2017, 15:36:53
Found my car like this, this morning. Air suspension is great, till it lets you down ..... 

(https://s20.postimg.org/5evh18jix/20171105_111149.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5evh18jix/) looks like another 'air spring' is required. Had one fitted to the other side earlier in the year.

Yeah heard the airmatic is brilliant, until it needs fixing.

Spring and shock one unit on them?

Two separate bits .... an air bag 'spring' (bit like you'd see on the back of an HGV & a separate shocker. A bit more expensive than an Omega though, pattern air spring (Arnott) was  £360 fitted & each shocker (Aerosus) was £200 but I fitted them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 November 2017, 08:10:46
Bought the mum bus replacement...........now to wait whilst its prepared for collection
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 November 2017, 09:52:57
Fitted the clutch master cylinder, pedal box, brake bias box (http://www.compbrake.com/product/ford-escort-mk56-brake-bias-servo-replacement-pedal-box-kit-hydraulic-dual-cylinder-kit-b-copy/) and bulkhead panel.

Still need to make the clevis & pushrod arrangement to join the bias box to the brake pedal itself, seal the sides of the bias box (IVA testers have a dim view of air-paths between engine bay and cabin) and then final-fit everything for the 12th time. Oh and mount the reservoirs, make hoses up to join them (or get them made up) and connect the brake lines to the master cylinders.

Then I might have functioning brakes :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 November 2017, 11:10:54
Brakes by Christmas then? 8) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 November 2017, 11:12:33
You didn't specify which year so.. yes! ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 06 November 2017, 13:58:51
Realised my battery was days from death as it would barely start today, coldest morning of the season so far...
Halfords - £100+
ECP - £100+
Vauxhall £35!  Thank you very much!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 November 2017, 14:10:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 06 November 2017, 13:58:51
Realised my battery was days from death as it would barely start today, coldest morning of the season so far...
Halfords - £100+
ECP - £100+
Vauxhall £35!  Thank you very much!

TC or was on offer?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 06 November 2017, 14:20:39
Quote from: tunnie on 06 November 2017, 14:10:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 06 November 2017, 13:58:51
Realised my battery was days from death as it would barely start today, coldest morning of the season so far...
Halfords - £100+
ECP - £100+
Vauxhall £35!  Thank you very much!

TC or was on offer?

Well it is TC, and Offer too I think, but last battery I bought was similar from them.
I just rang for a price, they knew it was me, with a tradecard, and thats what they quoted, Plus Vat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 November 2017, 15:33:52
Great price  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 November 2017, 16:53:39
My Vauxhall dealer has stopped selling Jag spec oil. Grrr.  That limits the choice a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 November 2017, 19:38:55
Fitted new battery in key fob. :D ::) Won,t have to piss the neighbours off opening it up with the key. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2017, 19:52:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 November 2017, 09:52:57
Fitted the clutch master cylinder, pedal box, brake bias box (http://www.compbrake.com/product/ford-escort-mk56-brake-bias-servo-replacement-pedal-box-kit-hydraulic-dual-cylinder-kit-b-copy/) and bulkhead panel.

Still need to make the clevis & pushrod arrangement to join the bias box to the brake pedal itself, seal the sides of the bias box (IVA testers have a dim view of air-paths between engine bay and cabin) and then final-fit everything for the 12th time. Oh and mount the reservoirs, make hoses up to join them (or get them made up) and connect the brake lines to the master cylinders.

Then I might have functioning brakes :y
Mk5 Escrot might offer summat suitable... Servo is above gearbox on the nearside on RHD cars :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 November 2017, 08:34:54
I have a Mk5 Escort servo - that's what the kit specifies as standard. The clevis is part of the pushrod into the servo, though; to fit the pedal box I've got I just need two clevises and a length of M8 threaded rod.

I have the clevises.. I'm sure I've got the threaded rod somewhere. Maybe ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 November 2017, 09:01:19
Apparently the replacement hack will be available for collection this weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2017, 18:08:27
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 07 November 2017, 09:01:19
Apparently the replacement hack will be available for collection this weekend.
And what will happen to the poor thrashmobile Corsa?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 November 2017, 13:07:53
Topped up the transmission with just under half a litre of ATF. Got the obligatory burn on my wrist from the exhaust.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 November 2017, 18:30:40
Discovered that changing a Mondeo's rear brake pads is complete PITA without the tool to wind in the caliper, so I only managed to do one side this afternoon.  ::)  >:(

I have two cars and they're both out of action!  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2017, 20:37:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 November 2017, 18:30:40
Discovered that changing a Mondeo's rear brake pads is complete PITA without the tool to wind in the caliper, so I only managed to do one side this afternoon.  ::)  >:(

I have two cars and they're both out of action!  :(
You can improvise with either the clockwise tool or a pair of long nosed pliers ::)

Both require patience though...

Alternatively, I do know a friendly Lithuanian  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 November 2017, 22:26:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2017, 20:37:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 November 2017, 18:30:40
Discovered that changing a Mondeo's rear brake pads is complete PITA without the tool to wind in the caliper, so I only managed to do one side this afternoon.  ::)  >:(

I have two cars and they're both out of action!  :(
You can improvise with either the clockwise tool or a pair of long nosed pliers ::)

Both require patience though...

Alternatively, I do know a friendly Lithuanian  :-X

I did it with a pair of stilsons, but it took ages!  ::)

Your friendly Lithuanian can opps off!  :-X  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 November 2017, 17:19:53
Changed other rear brake pads on the Mondeo and found it slightly easier using a G clamp to press the piston whilst winding it in with the stilsons.  :)

So that's one back on the road and one sat on the drive.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 November 2017, 10:27:41
Removed the headlight washer nozzles from the bumper and cleared them out. Quite a bit of crud/mouldy water came out but I have squirters again now. I ran the power straight to the pump so that I could watch them closely and got ........ Errr wet.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 November 2017, 11:49:53
Took advantage of my time off with my eldest at nursery and baby sleeping, to do some proper car work for once.

3.2: Rear boot struts & bonnet struts replaced, big improvements. Also 3M polished the headlights with that kit, again big improvements and looking a lot better. Then gave it an oil change, just for good measure. All done by 11:30 am. 

 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 10 November 2017, 20:35:39
I found some more rust behind the nearside trim that sits above the side part of the bumper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 11 November 2017, 16:14:32
Completed an 180 mile round trip to collect a couple of doors and a bonnet for the cdx.Was the first big journey in
the Tourer since I did the cambelt on it so was quite pleased it didn't self destruct  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 November 2017, 17:33:17
Gave it a much needed wash.  :)
Got some sensible advice from RobG, who talked me out of buying another one.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 November 2017, 17:37:16
Ignored it, and bought something else. Additional, not a replacement :y


Any guesses? I'll give you a clue, it cost £450
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2017, 18:00:22
Not a Capri then :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 November 2017, 18:04:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2017, 18:00:22
Not a Capri then :D


Driven home for £450??? Those days are long gone.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2017, 19:50:23
Changed to oil in the Shag. Took about 30mins, as I was faffing around taking photos for a guide for one of the Jag sites - in the desperate hope it might inspire some of the members there not to keep saying "take it to the dealer" every time it needs screenwash etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 November 2017, 20:55:50
Dare i say that it seems that a lot of Shaaaag owners seem to have far more money than sense. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 November 2017, 22:26:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2017, 19:50:23
Changed to oil in the Shag. Took about 30mins, as I was faffing around taking photos for a guide for one of the Jag sites - in the desperate hope it might inspire some of the members there not to keep saying "take it to the dealer" every time it needs screenwash etc.

Sucked out? Saw door guide, will look for you oil one.

Your guides alone might swing me to the XJ  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 November 2017, 22:41:09
Quote from: tunnie on 11 November 2017, 22:26:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2017, 19:50:23
Changed to oil in the Shag. Took about 30mins, as I was faffing around taking photos for a guide for one of the Jag sites - in the desperate hope it might inspire some of the members there not to keep saying "take it to the dealer" every time it needs screenwash etc.

Sucked out? Saw door guide, will look for you oil one.

Your guides alone might swing me to the XJ  :D

Found it, looks simple enough. Basically same method I did on my VW but you used 12v pump.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 08:37:07
Quote from: tunnie on 11 November 2017, 22:41:09
Quote from: tunnie on 11 November 2017, 22:26:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2017, 19:50:23
Changed to oil in the Shag. Took about 30mins, as I was faffing around taking photos for a guide for one of the Jag sites - in the desperate hope it might inspire some of the members there not to keep saying "take it to the dealer" every time it needs screenwash etc.

Sucked out? Saw door guide, will look for you oil one.

Your guides alone might swing me to the XJ  :D

Found it, looks simple enough. Basically same method I did on my VW but you used 12v pump.
Any oil pump will do I suspect. The thing is to get right tubes/adapters to get a good seal on the oil tube on the engine. My oil pump was designed to go down dipstick (like most), but a short length of thicker tube (from a knackered easibleed kit) fitted over the Lidl provided tube, and with a bit of heat to soften it, the other end easily "adjusted" to do on the engine's tube :y

I plan every few changes, to drain it via the sump plug, but there are 10,000 screws holding the small front undertray one...  ...which has to come off to get the wngine/gearbox undertray off, to get to sump plug.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 08:39:14
And, yes, tunnie, simple enough :y, took 6 mins to get old oil out.  The biggest faff is having to wait 10mins between each level check (although I have found how to get live oil readings from dash now, rather than average oil level readings)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 November 2017, 08:52:54
That's good  :y

Nice Jag provided dedicated extraction pipe, as said I don't think I got it all via dip on VW.

The XJ 3.0 is same lump as in XF?

XF's are much more within budget
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 14:29:45
Quote from: tunnie on 12 November 2017, 08:52:54
That's good  :y

Nice Jag provided dedicated extraction pipe, as said I don't think I got it all via dip on VW.

The XJ 3.0 is same lump as in XF?

XF's are much more within budget
Same basic lump as the 3.0d in XF, but in XJ, only available in full fat tune, whereas most XF 3.0d are the halfarsed 230bhp variants, its the S variants that have the 270/300bhp.

Costwise, I was looking at Portfolio S XFs, and struggled to find a good one for what I was prepared to pay.  When I say struggled, I mean completely failed, hence I don't have one. Which is what made me look at XJs, and XJ Portfolio 3.0d is the most common model.  If you're looking at 1st gen Luxury/Luxury Premiums with the halfarsed 3.0d, they are common and thus cheap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 November 2017, 16:25:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 08:37:07
I plan every few changes, to drain it via the sump plug, but there are 10,000 screws holding the small front undertray one...  ...which has to come off to get the wngine/gearbox undertray off, to get to sump plug.

10,000 screws is quite a lot, are you sure its 10,000 or are you exaggerating.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 17:47:39
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 November 2017, 16:25:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 08:37:07
I plan every few changes, to drain it via the sump plug, but there are 10,000 screws holding the small front undertray one...  ...which has to come off to get the wngine/gearbox undertray off, to get to sump plug.

10,000 screws is quite a lot, are you sure its 10,000 or are you exaggerating.  ;D
Maybe just a little ;D

But its bloody loads ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Matchless on 12 November 2017, 19:41:43
Perhaps not 10 000 but.... the front screws will be rusted corroded into the crossmember and the rear ones will just spin the tin plate captive nut around and around.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 20:02:11
Quote from: Matchless on 12 November 2017, 19:41:43
Perhaps not 10 000 but.... the front screws will be rusted corroded into the crossmember and the rear ones will just spin the tin plate captive nut around and around.
Last (and only, so far) I had front one off, I did put a dab of grease on each before refitting to hope they won't corrode too bad.  One of my engine/gearbox undertray ones spins.  Clearly a dealer/garage had trouble, as they have cut a slit in the plastic, so it can be slid in/out.


So, yes, you're spot on ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 November 2017, 20:45:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2017, 20:02:11
Quote from: Matchless on 12 November 2017, 19:41:43
Perhaps not 10 000 but.... the front screws will be rusted corroded into the crossmember and the rear ones will just spin the tin plate captive nut around and around.
Last (and only, so far) I had front one off, I did put a dab of grease on each before refitting to hope they won't corrode too bad.  One of my engine/gearbox undertray ones spins.  Clearly a dealer/garage had trouble, as they have cut a slit in the plastic, so it can be slid in/out.


So, yes, you're spot on ;D


You wouldn't believe the number of undertrays that are attached with cable ties.


Or that have been stitched back together like this arch liner:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/wtrvzi3go3y066z/ArchLinerRepair.jpg?dl=1)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 15:35:39
Had another attempt at removing the NCDC unit from the dash but can now confirm that it was welded in at the factory.  ::)

I only want it out to find out if the mute pin to telematics wiring behind the glovebox is complete, not much to ask is it.  >:(
I've tried what appears to be decent double din removal tools, I've tried the same tools with a thin layer of tape around for grip, I've tried ball end Allen keys but it won't budge. The nearest it came to moving was when I nearly ripped the fascia off the lower part.  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 16:22:22
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 15:35:39
Had another attempt at removing the NCDC unit from the dash but can now confirm that it was welded in at the factory.  ::)
....

Should add that I've removed these units with ease on my previous Omega, my daughters Corsa and my Dad's Vectra but this one ain't playing ball. I removed all of the switches up both sides of it to make sure that I was pulling outwards and sideways, wiggled and jiggled but it no come out'y.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 November 2017, 19:28:06
You need a little hooky tool to put through the cdc slot onto the chassis of the unit. That’ll give you some purchase ;)

Or take it to uncle Esty and he’ll have it out in minutes :-X ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 November 2017, 19:37:55
Quote from: Lazydocker on 13 November 2017, 19:28:06
You need a little hooky tool to put through the cdc slot onto the chassis of the unit. That’ll give you some purchase ;)

Or take it to uncle Esty and he’ll have it out in minutes :-X ::) :D
I certainly will.  :y



Oh.....you mean the head unit...not the screaming warhead.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 November 2017, 20:16:52
Finally got it M.o.T.'d after chucking many ££££'s at it-I can't weld and have no place to do so even if I could.Don't know whether to tax it now and lose nearly half a month or wait and tax it from 1st December.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 20:43:19
Quote from: Lazydocker on 13 November 2017, 19:28:06
You need a little hooky tool to put through the cdc slot onto the chassis of the unit. That’ll give you some purchase ;)

Or take it to uncle Esty and he’ll have it out in minutes :-X ::) :D

Thanks, I did consider doing that but thought I might hook on to something delicate.  ;D  I'll have another crack at it sometime.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 November 2017, 21:09:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 15:35:39
I only want it out to find out if the mute pin to telematics wiring behind the glovebox is complete, not much to ask is it.  >:(

There isn't a mute pin on the Telematics unit / loom, it's achieved via CAN bus, or did you mean the telephone prewiring for a car kit?

I've encountered one NCDC that wouldn't mute when triggered too but it was the relay / unit rather than the wiring.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 21:54:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 November 2017, 21:09:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 15:35:39
I only want it out to find out if the mute pin to telematics wiring behind the glovebox is complete, not much to ask is it.  >:(

There isn't a mute pin on the Telematics unit / loom, it's achieved via CAN bus, or did you mean the telephone prewiring for a car kit?

I've encountered one NCDC that wouldn't mute when triggered too but it was the relay / unit rather than the wiring.

Yes that's the one. I was going to have a last ditch go at finding out why the Nokia kit has never muted, even though I've got the correct Autoleads wiring. I know you have tried to assist me in the past on this Andy.  :y
I was hoping to trace the relevant wire back to the head unit, or am I chasing my tail with that one.  :-\
Does the head unit not have a mute pin to the telematics wiring plug behind the glovebox. Perhaps I've misunderstood how the system works.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 November 2017, 22:15:59
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 November 2017, 21:09:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 15:35:39
I only want it out to find out if the mute pin to telematics wiring behind the glovebox is complete, not much to ask is it.  >:(

There isn't a mute pin on the Telematics unit / loom, it's achieved via CAN bus, or did you mean the telephone prewiring for a car kit?

I've encountered one NCDC that wouldn't mute when triggered too but it was the relay / unit rather than the wiring.

Are you referring to mine? Or is that number 2 ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 November 2017, 22:36:10
Quote from: Lazydocker on 13 November 2017, 22:15:59
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 November 2017, 21:09:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 15:35:39
I only want it out to find out if the mute pin to telematics wiring behind the glovebox is complete, not much to ask is it.  >:(

There isn't a mute pin on the Telematics unit / loom, it's achieved via CAN bus, or did you mean the telephone prewiring for a car kit?

I've encountered one NCDC that wouldn't mute when triggered too but it was the relay / unit rather than the wiring.

Are you referring to mine? Or is that number 2 ::)
No another one, I forgot about yours!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 22:45:08
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 21:54:19
I was hoping to trace the relevant wire back to the head unit, or am I chasing my tail with that one.  :-\
Does the head unit not have a mute pin to the telematics wiring plug behind the glovebox. Perhaps I've misunderstood how the system works.  :-\

Sorry, that should say 'prewiring' plug, not telematics.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 14 November 2017, 13:31:00
Got a puncture whilst parking in Hammersmith this morning. AA came within an hour and replaced it with spare in 5 minutes.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 15 November 2017, 19:31:57
Quickly removed the negative battery terminal after I switched on the lights which resulted in a cloud of smoke coming from the switch. luckily it was only some sort of regulator that had split open and nothing major. the fact theres quite a bit of electronics inside the switch surprised me but I'm not sure what the regulator would have done but it doesn't seem to effect anything.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 November 2017, 20:11:20
Quote from: neil74 on 15 November 2017, 19:31:57
Quickly removed the negative battery terminal after I switched on the lights which resulted in a cloud of smoke coming from the switch. luckily it was only some sort of regulator that had split open and nothing major. the fact theres quite a bit of electronics inside the switch surprised me but I'm not sure what the regulator would have done but it doesn't seem to effect anything.

I've had the same happen to one of mine!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 16 November 2017, 00:23:54
I was wrong it does affect something mainly..the instrument lights radio lights heater control panel lights and when you switch on the side lights it turns off the transmission selector lamp too. hopefully theres nothing else amiss and I can just replace the light switch and away I go. I don't suppose anyone has one I could buy do they?.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 16 November 2017, 15:15:50
since coming back from it's summer break the Tourer's cat heat shields have been rattling their you know whats off so I carefully  :D removed them.

(https://s8.postimg.org/x9csvie4l/P1060015.jpg)
John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 November 2017, 17:00:28
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 November 2017, 15:35:39
Had another attempt at removing the NCDC unit from the dash but can now confirm that it was welded in at the factory.  ::)

I only want it out to find out if the mute pin to telematics wiring behind the glovebox is complete, not much to ask is it.  >:(
I've tried what appears to be decent double din removal tools, I've tried the same tools with a thin layer of tape around for grip, I've tried ball end Allen keys but it won't budge. The nearest it came to moving was when I nearly ripped the fascia off the lower part.  ;D
Try chrisgixer, as he ain't far away if you can catch him on his way home one day, I know he has a pretty good hooky thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2017, 18:09:35
Drove it to Sainsburys, loaded it up with approx. £400 worth of assorted stuff, for which we paid less than £30. Then went to their petrol station and put £75 worth in but paid less than £70 due to my 9p of per litre voucher the shop just gave me.
Twas a good day, but I'm cream crackered. Taking a swmbo into an enormous shop for virtually free shopping is more than a man can endure.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 November 2017, 18:18:47
I remember the days when I used to do that at Tesco’s. I was a good runner back then, and it never even cost me £30.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2017, 18:48:50
Swmbo paid for £30 worth while I shoplifted £370 worth.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 18 November 2017, 12:50:13
Adjusted the hand brake at the hubs so both sides are equal now. MOT coming up very soon so even though it was pissing down I had to do it. Thought about fitting the poly doughnuts that I bought in a recent  ::) group buy but it's too wet out now so they'll have to wait a bit longer.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 18 November 2017, 16:18:20
done cam belt kit and water pump :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 November 2017, 19:00:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 18 November 2017, 12:50:13
Adjusted the hand brake at the hubs so both sides are equal now. MOT coming up very soon so even though it was pissing down I had to do it. Thought about fitting the poly doughnuts that I bought in a recent  ::) group buy but it's too wet out now so they'll have to wait a bit longer.  :)

Blimey, that was a few years ago! :o :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 18 November 2017, 19:21:59
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 November 2017, 19:00:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 18 November 2017, 12:50:13
Adjusted the hand brake at the hubs so both sides are equal now. MOT coming up very soon so even though it was pissing down I had to do it. Thought about fitting the poly doughnuts that I bought in a recent  ::) group buy but it's too wet out now so they'll have to wait a bit longer.  :)

Blimey, that was a few years ago! :o :y

 ;D

I couldn't believe just how much time had gone by.  :o   TB had his Kawasaki and his original garage back then when I collected them. His old garage has orbited the moon quicker than I can get around to fitting some doughnuts.  ;D  How time flies by.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 November 2017, 19:36:25
Made a start on the Metro welding before the rain started.
So I packed up, had some lunch and headed out to Hoo for the day's quarter peals
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2017, 20:54:34
Quote from: Nick W on 18 November 2017, 19:36:25
Made a start on the Metro welding before the rain started.
So I packed up, had some lunch and headed out to Hoo for the day's quarter peals

I had forgotten about that place.I lived there for a few months in 1972.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 November 2017, 21:10:34
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 November 2017, 20:54:34
Quote from: Nick W on 18 November 2017, 19:36:25
Made a start on the Metro welding before the rain started.
So I packed up, had some lunch and headed out to Hoo for the day's quarter peals

I had forgotten about that place.I lived there for a few months in 1972.


it's a lot bigger now. And they had two fewer bells then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2017, 09:19:02
I remember it as a run down, rickety old village like an English shanty town. The memory can play tricks though.
I hated the place, but I was very homesick for Belfast despite its problems, which no doubt contributed to the negative impression.
I was very happy when Dad announced that his project to move his family away from the violence had failed because the local council were emphatic that we had no chance of getting a house because local people will always go to the top of the list.
Also most job interviews were very short, as in, "we don't employ Micks".
Even if the phrase "asylum seeker" had been invented, Dad would have been far to proud and dignified to use it.
How times have changed.  ::) :-X
Strange then that 7 years later I left Belfast of my own accord to live in England. Teenagers are strange creatures.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 November 2017, 07:52:31
Collected it on Saturday, quite nice  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 November 2017, 13:19:57
Replaced the dipped beam bulbs. Only one had failed, but as a pair were only £12 it seemed daft not to do them both.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 25 November 2017, 13:22:55
serviced the auto box :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2017, 14:21:40
Thought about putting some leccy in it, seeing as it will have to be left another week without being driven.

But I CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 November 2017, 16:20:16
Removed the n/s headlight, changed the sidelight bulb and gave it a shake. No rattling, so assume adjusters are intact ?  :-\
Thought about reinstalling it,  but manflu and cold temps. brought on a case of cba.
Hopefully reinstall it tomorrow and change balljoint, but depends on weather, manflu, F1 race and son bringing his girlfriend to meet the parents for the first time.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 November 2017, 18:35:10
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 November 2017, 16:20:16
Removed the n/s headlight, changed the sidelight bulb and gave it a shake. No rattling, so assume adjusters are intact ?  :-\
Thought about reinstalling it,  but manflu and cold temps. brought on a case of cba.
Hopefully reinstall it tomorrow and change balljoint, but depends on weather, manflu, F1 race and son bringing his girlfriend to meet the parents for the first time.  ::)
Probably the last, too.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 November 2017, 20:12:46
You may well be right.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2017, 11:13:53
Quote from: STEMO on 25 November 2017, 18:35:10
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 November 2017, 16:20:16
Removed the n/s headlight, changed the sidelight bulb and gave it a shake. No rattling, so assume adjusters are intact ?  :-\
Thought about reinstalling it,  but manflu and cold temps. brought on a case of cba.
Hopefully reinstall it tomorrow and change balljoint, but depends on weather, manflu, F1 race and son bringing his girlfriend to meet the parents for the first time.  ::)
Probably the last, too.  ;D
Depends if Dad's on his best behaviour!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2017, 11:46:01
Already had that lecture from swmbo.  ::) ;D
I reminded her of her Dads behaviour when we started going out. Firstly, he told her he saw kiddies toys on the back seat of my car so I must have a wife and kids tucked away somewhere. Then when she brought me into their house he wouldn't acknowledge my presence in any way. Then he told me that if I did anything to upset her he would rearrange my face.
I took this threat seriously as he was banned from every pub in a 5 mile radius, and had spent several years in Wormwood scrubs for GBH. 
Looking back, I'm not sure if I was stupid or brave.  ;D ;D
We eventually got on very well with one another.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 November 2017, 15:30:18
Fixed screenwash wash pump, by swapping it out for working one. Looking forward to using 3.2 again, been parked up all week since it broke.

Thanks annihilator  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2017, 15:46:44
Refitted headlight unit complete with new sidelight bulb to keep MOT man happy. This is a temporary measure until I have the new adjuster, then it will come back out again, so I didn't bother refitting the plastic trim under the light unit.
Removed the knackered balljoint, then manflu got the better of me and I called it a day.
A half hour tomorrow should see it all back together and ready for a fresh MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 November 2017, 18:15:29
You might wish to reconsider popping that trim in, albeit without the rivet. The muck on the roads won't agree with the headlight ecu or fuse box wiring if you leave the exposed :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 November 2017, 18:45:18
Not used the Merc for a couple of weeks so took it out for a spin in the sunshine, always brings a smile.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 27 November 2017, 07:28:27
 Put the car cover back onto the Monza after is got blown off in last weeks high winds

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2017, 16:54:12
Attempted to put some electricity in it, only to check later to find the charger had errored...

...which reminds me, I need to look up charger's error code
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2017, 16:58:36
"Actual charge rate exceeds configured charger rate". Guess that means its a lot flatter than I envisaged ;D

I'll whack it on again tomorrow. If its dry. And if I CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 28 November 2017, 13:26:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2017, 16:58:36
"Actual charge rate exceeds configured charger rate". Guess that means its a lot flatter than I envisaged ;D

I'll whack it on again tomorrow. If its dry. And if I CBA.

Seems a daft charger to me, Id have thunk that the charger would limit output current  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 November 2017, 16:24:08
Quote from: TD on 28 November 2017, 13:26:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2017, 16:58:36
"Actual charge rate exceeds configured charger rate". Guess that means its a lot flatter than I envisaged ;D

I'll whack it on again tomorrow. If its dry. And if I CBA.

Seems a daft charger to me, Id have thunk that the charger would limit output current  :-\

Seems obvious to me too.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 November 2017, 16:28:09
Took one of them to Rustbusters in Spalding Monday and Tuesday to have the underside treated, pleased with the result :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2017, 17:07:38
Quote from: TD on 28 November 2017, 13:26:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2017, 16:58:36
"Actual charge rate exceeds configured charger rate". Guess that means its a lot flatter than I envisaged ;D

I'll whack it on again tomorrow. If its dry. And if I CBA.

Seems a daft charger to me, Id have thunk that the charger would limit output current  :-\
I think it was trying to be too clever.

Was fine today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 02 December 2017, 16:56:44
Had two tyres fitted....

Front nearside and offside rear had inners scrubbed smooth ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:05:25
Put some air in the Battlebus. new tyre as well, so that needs to go back to the fitter with a "must try harder" score  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:13:35
Nothing :-[

Was hoping to get stuck in today, but a combined dose of CBA, just finishing 6 night shifts and being left instructions to clean the kitchen means that tomorrow I need to do the cambelt/oil/coolant/thermostat/breathers/hbv/camcover/plugs...

I told the dog that we will have an early start in the morning, and she looked at me and terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tireded ;D Tomorrow isn't looking promising  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:20:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:13:35
being left instructions to clean the kitchen
When did you grow tits? That's a pink job!

I'm sure our Lincoln Lord will concur.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:29:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:20:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:13:35
being left instructions to clean the kitchen
When did you grow tits? That's a pink job!

I'm sure our Lincoln Lord will concur.
Suffice to say, Mum is 5'2" and 70 this week ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:43:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:29:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:20:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:13:35
being left instructions to clean the kitchen
When did you grow tits? That's a pink job!

I'm sure our Lincoln Lord will concur.
Suffice to say, Mum is 5'2" and 70 this week ;)
Again, I can predict Opti's advice, you need to get a young wench in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 December 2017, 17:45:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:43:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:29:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:20:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:13:35
being left instructions to clean the kitchen
When did you grow tits? That's a pink job!

I'm sure our Lincoln Lord will concur.
Suffice to say, Mum is 5'2" and 70 this week ;)
Again, I can predict Opti's advice, you need to get a young wench in.


That leads to much worse problems
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:47:16
Quote from: Nick W on 02 December 2017, 17:45:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:43:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:29:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2017, 17:20:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2017, 17:13:35
being left instructions to clean the kitchen
When did you grow tits? That's a pink job!

I'm sure our Lincoln Lord will concur.
Suffice to say, Mum is 5'2" and 70 this week ;)
Again, I can predict Opti's advice, you need to get a young wench in.


That leads to much worse problems
Like broken laptops...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 December 2017, 21:36:24
Bought a set of polished alloys for the wifes Subaru Forester.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2017, 21:47:54
Well...

Got the breathers and throttle cleaned, plug wells drained, plugs changed, camcover gasket replaced, thermostat changed, hbv and associated plumbing changed - speed fit connectors were leaking, new hoses appear to have sorted it, coolant changed and oil and filter changed.

Had enough for today, so cambelt/waterpump can wait.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 December 2017, 23:09:04
Changed the radiator. Hopefully there'll be a brief respite from the weekly coolant top-ups until something else springs a leak. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 December 2017, 09:55:11
Sprayed the clutch master cylinder bracket.

I really intended to do more.. until the dog had a slight incident (he went for another dog :-[ :-[ ) which rather shook me (he'll be on the lead from now on if there's another dog even in the distance, and possibly always regardless). Ho hum.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 15:34:14
Discovered a weeping heater matrix. Bugger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 December 2017, 16:18:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 15:34:14
Discovered a weeping heater matrix. Bugger.

On the 3.2 I assume?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 16:38:01
Quote from: tunnie on 04 December 2017, 16:18:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 15:34:14
Discovered a weeping heater matrix. Bugger.

On the 3.2 I assume?

Yup. Looks great fun to change :-(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 December 2017, 16:39:16
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 16:38:01
Quote from: tunnie on 04 December 2017, 16:18:35
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 15:34:14
Discovered a weeping heater matrix. Bugger.

On the 3.2 I assume?

Yup. Looks great fun to change :-(

From what I've seen dash is completely out  :'(

Any warning signs? Where can you actually see the leak?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 16:41:48
We have a cheats method which involves some cutting.
Diagnosis is smell and getting fingers to where it lives which is moist. Underside of floor mats also damp where it's drawing the moisture out the carpet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 December 2017, 17:05:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 16:41:48
We have a cheats method which involves some cutting.
Diagnosis is smell and getting fingers to where it lives which is moist. Underside of floor mats also damp where it's drawing the moisture out the carpet.

Oh, dear. Perhaps I should count my blessings that mine was only the radator (and before that, the HBV, and before that, the LPG vapouriser, and before that, the water pump).  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 December 2017, 17:22:40
Removed and dismantled n/s headlight, and fitted a new headlight adjuster. All reassembled now but ran out of light so will refit it to the car and attempt adjustment tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2017, 18:53:23
I had intended to go out and swap the cars over, but suffered CBA.  So I guess I'll just have to use Mrs TB's TBE tomorrow. Oh well :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2017, 19:22:32
Quote from: Jimbob on 04 December 2017, 16:41:48
We have a cheats method which involves some cutting.
Diagnosis is smell and getting fingers to where it lives which is moist. Underside of floor mats also damp where it's drawing the moisture out the carpet.
This is the tip of the iceberg... If the carpet is damp, there's about a litre of coolant already in the sound proofing ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2017, 11:17:01
Headlight and its trim refitted this morning. All ready to take swmbo out this afternoon to begin the Christmas shopping ritual  :'( :(
My arthritis may well start to give me a lot of trouble quite early in proceedings today. If this happens, I will unfortunately have to go and sit in the car and listen to the radio.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 December 2017, 11:50:56
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 December 2017, 11:17:01
Headlight and its trim refitted this morning. All ready to take swmbo out this afternoon to begin the Christmas shopping ritual  :'( :(
My arthritis may well start to give me a lot of trouble quite early in proceedings today. If this happens, I will unfortunately have to go and sit in the carpub and listen to the radiodrink.  ::)

FTFY. Normally works for me. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2017, 12:38:33
Cant do that as I have to drive home, but that will come later tonight.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 December 2017, 12:45:19
Washed & waxed the Merc , looking good.😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 08 December 2017, 18:21:26
Took the 3.2 for mot and it passed.  :D  :y

In fact, it's proved itself to be a self healing car yet again, as the advisories that I got last year have now gone and have been replaced with a couple of new minor faults.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 December 2017, 10:44:21
Had to put some oil in it, as the check oil level came on.

Whoops  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 09 December 2017, 13:36:30
Parked it up, smart charger connected from underneath via garage door (locked) so as to be "nearly" invisible and impervious to weather, plastic sheet inserted under skuttle to prevent any rain/condensation dripping onto ignition packs, "krooklok" fitted as visual deterrent, tyrepal and satnav displays removed along with everything else that might cause temptation, coolant antifreeze concentration checked due to forecast weather, couple of blocks under front wheels, handbrake left in released position .....

... think I've forgotten anything ??

She'll not be moving/starting doing anything from now until the beginning of February (7 weeks) when we return from Singapore/Australia/ New Zealand/Hong Kong ...   :)

Should be nice and warm while you lot freeze ....  :)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2017, 15:21:53
I'm not jealous. Not jealous at all.  :P
In fact its supposed to be freezing in winter. Its only natural.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 December 2017, 17:38:38
Quote from: Entwood on 09 December 2017, 13:36:30
Parked it up, smart charger connected from underneath via garage door (locked) so as to be "nearly" invisible and impervious to weather, plastic sheet inserted under skuttle to prevent any rain/condensation dripping onto ignition packs, "krooklok" fitted as visual deterrent, tyrepal and satnav displays removed along with everything else that might cause temptation, coolant antifreeze concentration checked due to forecast weather, couple of blocks under front wheels, handbrake left in released position .....

... think I've forgotten anything ??

She'll not be moving/starting doing anything from now until the beginning of February (7 weeks) when we return from Singapore/Australia/ New Zealand/Hong Kong ...   :)

Should be nice and warm while you lot freeze ....  :)  :)

I'm impressed!  :) 

When I went away for a couple of months last winter I just parked the BMW, locked it and walked away, 2 months later came back and she started first time!  :y

The Omega had a slight drain, so I disconnected the battery and again once reconnected 2 months later she started first time as well!  :y

To be honest I would disconnect the battery rather than leave a charger running unattended for that amount of time.  ;)

Have a fab time Mr Entwood!!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 December 2017, 18:30:47
Quote from: Entwood on 09 December 2017, 13:36:30
Parked it up, smart charger connected from underneath via garage door (locked) so as to be "nearly" invisible and impervious to weather, plastic sheet inserted under skuttle to prevent any rain/condensation dripping onto ignition packs, "krooklok" fitted as visual deterrent, tyrepal and satnav displays removed along with everything else that might cause temptation, coolant antifreeze concentration checked due to forecast weather, couple of blocks under front wheels, handbrake left in released position .....

... think I've forgotten anything ??

She'll not be moving/starting doing anything from now until the beginning of February (7 weeks) when we return from Singapore/Australia/ New Zealand/Hong Kong ...   :)

Should be nice and warm while you lot freeze ....  :)  :)

So will your bonnet if the charger clips touch it.  ;D

Hope you have a great time Nige.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 09 December 2017, 18:31:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 December 2017, 17:38:38
Quote from: Entwood on 09 December 2017, 13:36:30
Parked it up, smart charger connected from underneath via garage door (locked) so as to be "nearly" invisible and impervious to weather, plastic sheet inserted under skuttle to prevent any rain/condensation dripping onto ignition packs, "krooklok" fitted as visual deterrent, tyrepal and satnav displays removed along with everything else that might cause temptation, coolant antifreeze concentration checked due to forecast weather, couple of blocks under front wheels, handbrake left in released position .....

... think I've forgotten anything ??

She'll not be moving/starting doing anything from now until the beginning of February (7 weeks) when we return from Singapore/Australia/ New Zealand/Hong Kong ...   :)

Should be nice and warm while you lot freeze ....  :)  :)

I'm impressed!  :) 

When I went away for a couple of months last winter I just parked the BMW, locked it and walked away, 2 months later came back and she started first time!  :y

The Omega had a slight drain, so I disconnected the battery and again once reconnected 2 months later she started first time as well!  :y

To be honest I would disconnect the battery rather than leave a charger running unattended for that amount of time.  ;)

Have a fab time Mr Entwood!!  :y

My concern with doing that is the powersounder running down, leaking when discharged and catching fire when power is restored later ... I know .. answer is to remove the powersounder ... but the smartcharger (CTEK) maintains insurance criteria and is the easier option .. and you know how lazy I am ..  :)

Hopefully the laptop will allow the odd progress report of our, warm and sunny, Christmas and New Year ... :)  fabtime is practically guaranteed .. :) even getting a "tin tent" tick as we have a campervan on hire for 10 days touring the North Island of New Zealand, then 2 weeks on the South Island where our son lives .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2017, 19:11:58
Put some screen wash in both the cars on the drive, mainly because I noticed the Shag wasn't washing the headlights yesterday, though pump running.

I think there is a design flaw or fault there somewhere, as the system switches off headlight washers when fluid is low...  ...yet it fails to suck screenwash onto headlights just before the low washer fluid warning comes on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2017, 20:20:03
Almost changed a head light bulb on the 190 as I was missing o/s main beam. Then I remembered to carry out the electrical check which should always be carried out before any electrical work on it. I gave the relevant bullet fuse a wiggle and main beam was restored.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 December 2017, 22:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2017, 19:11:58
Put some screen wash in both the cars on the drive, mainly because I noticed the Shag wasn't washing the headlights yesterday, though pump running.

I think there is a design flaw or fault there somewhere, as the system switches off headlight washers when fluid is low...  ...yet it fails to suck screenwash onto headlights just before the low washer fluid warning comes on.
The screen wash on my astra goes kinda aerosol like, then stops altogether, then the warning light comes on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2017, 12:10:33
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 December 2017, 20:20:03
Almost changed a head light bulb on the 190 as I was missing o/s main beam. Then I remembered to carry out the electrical check which should always be carried out before any electrical work on it. I gave the relevant bullet fuse a wiggle and main beam was restored.  :D
Quality electrics ;D. But made for an easy temp fix :y.  Obviously, when you're not having a moment of CBA, there will be a permanent solution ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2017, 12:12:51
Quote from: STEMO on 09 December 2017, 22:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2017, 19:11:58
Put some screen wash in both the cars on the drive, mainly because I noticed the Shag wasn't washing the headlights yesterday, though pump running.

I think there is a design flaw or fault there somewhere, as the system switches off headlight washers when fluid is low...  ...yet it fails to suck screenwash onto headlights just before the low washer fluid warning comes on.
The screen wash on my astra goes kinda aerosol like, then stops altogether, then the warning light comes on.
Daft, isn't it.

I'm wondering if in my case its that cheap nasty triple qx screenwash that creates more foam than Radox, causing the sensor to be lifted by the froth that forms in the bottle as soon as the car starts moving.

I need to go back to better (and cheaper) stuff, but as I have gallons of the shit, I feel compelled to use it up ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 December 2017, 14:34:38
Swept the snow off ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2017, 17:59:42
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 December 2017, 14:34:38
Swept the snow off ;D
That's more than I have ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 December 2017, 18:07:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2017, 17:59:42
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 December 2017, 14:34:38
Swept the snow off ;D
That's more than I have ;D


And me ;D  I walked past both of them this morning, and haven't been out since. If the snow survives the night I'll be walking to work tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 December 2017, 18:11:13
Found out the radio won't recognize the fact that the CD magazine is in it so won't play any CDs and it won't eject the cartridge either >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2017, 20:37:51
Put a tenners worth of diesel in the 190 on the way to work, as the vegoil is getting a bit thick in this weather and making it cough and fart a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 December 2017, 20:49:13
Quote from: BazaJT on 10 December 2017, 18:11:13
Found out the radio won't recognize the fact that the CD magazine is in it so won't play any CDs and it won't eject the cartridge either >:( >:(

Time for my Bluetooth modification  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 11 December 2017, 06:12:30
Yesterday (actually, I started the job yesterday, but got it finished today at 1.30 am local time) replaced manual gearbox with new used one and new clutch+(single mass) flywheel assembly.

DMF to SMF conversion made with these parts:
- flywheel from Vectra B 2.0 engine (20XEV?)
- clutch plate from Saab 9-3/900 2.0i/9.3i my. 97 -> (got this fast, I think any plate with 14 teeth and diameter 215 mm will do).
- pressure plate from Z22XE
- adapter for slave cylinder (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-R25-R28-Gearbox-to-Opel-C20XE-C20LET-Redtop-Saab-B204-clutch-spacer-kit/272382472888?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648). New flywheel with clutch assembly was about 2 cm lower than original.

Works well, car maybe got some more power due to half lite flywheel and clutch now plays more logically.
Getting air out of the clutch system was interesting job. I've done it earlier with success, but now it was not so easy job for some reason  :(

Finally got it to work by plugging hose from front caliper bleed nipple to clutch bleed nipple. Then just pump the clutch system full of brake fluid by pumping brake pedal slowly. Reservoir level dropped like 2 cm, so there was a lot of air  :y (Brake fluid was changed about a year ago, so I hope not much of crud got in the clutch system from caliper..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 11 December 2017, 07:54:20
Well tunnie I've heard of tha there Bluetooth thing,but I've no idea what it is,what it does or where i'd get one from,so I suppose I'll soon be on the hunt for another ccr600!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 December 2017, 08:18:57
Having got fed up of waiting for the local Jag dealer to get off their arse and sort out the service on my new stead, that they were supposed to do before supply, I called in......

....booked in for Wednesday but, it really shouldn't be this hard!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 December 2017, 08:54:05
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 December 2017, 08:18:57
....booked in for Wednesday but, it really shouldn't be this hard!

That's what she said.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2017, 17:51:19
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 December 2017, 08:18:57
Having got fed up of waiting for the local Jag dealer to get off their arse and sort out the service on my new stead, that they were supposed to do before supply, I called in......

....booked in for Wednesday but, it really shouldn't be this hard!
Welcome to Jag ownership :(. As I think I've said to you on the phone, my experience with Jag dealers is only (just) beaten by my experience with the old Evans Halshaw in Milton Keynes.

As you say, it really shouldn't be this hard. And nobody should treat their customers with such contempt  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2017, 17:54:04
Discovered this morning that those Ford-esque heated windscreens are utterly shite at removing 4" of snow/ice.

Also discovered today how controllable the thing is in provoked slides, which was a pleasant surprise given the nature of turbo'd power delivery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 December 2017, 18:21:44
Got rid of the Autoslips on the back of the BMW and replaced with Runway Performance 926's.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 12 December 2017, 19:19:08
Cleared 7 inches of snow off the CDX..... was going to fit a new air filter, but the air temp discouraged me somewhat.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 December 2017, 08:10:47
Took car for its service only to be told there was a mistake and it is due in next week.......they are truly a complete and utter pile of....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2017, 18:46:18
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 13 December 2017, 08:10:47
Took car for its service only to be told there was a mistake and it is due in next week.......they are truly a complete and utter pile of....
It really does begger belief. Its an absolute disgrace that you are getting pissed around, only made worse by the fact this was supposed to have been done a month ago.


And yet, as you have probably seen, forums seem to constantly reply to any query, "take it to dealer".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 December 2017, 09:20:41
I received a questionnaire from Jaguar on Tuesday which I duly completed yesterday lunch time.....

.....questions such as:

'Would you recommend Stratstone Jaguar Nottingham to others' I was generous with giving them a 2 plus a comment something like, pleasant atmosphere and very welcoming however, they then fail to complete on the basics of effective communication and preparing the car to the agreed standard.

The phone rang at 4.50pm....some senior bod from Stratstone, we will be discussing things further on Tuesday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2017, 09:55:04
Maybe you two should launch JOOF and show Jag owners what a forum should really be like.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 December 2017, 11:46:28
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 December 2017, 09:55:04
Maybe you two should launch JOOF and show Jag owners what a forum should really be like.  :y
Jaguar Omega Owners Forum? No.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 December 2017, 11:58:06
Quote from: STEMO on 14 December 2017, 11:46:28
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 December 2017, 09:55:04
Maybe you two should launch JOOF and show Jag owners what a forum should really be like.  :y
Jaguar Omega Owners Forum? No.

JOF.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 December 2017, 14:51:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 December 2017, 11:58:06
Quote from: STEMO on 14 December 2017, 11:46:28
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 December 2017, 09:55:04
Maybe you two should launch JOOF and show Jag owners what a forum should really be like.  :y
Jaguar Omega Owners Forum? No.

JOF.
They’ve already got a JOC, don’t think they’d want a JOF too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2017, 08:38:02
Ordered the remaining bits for suspension rebuild... Just need to find a nice dry four days in January to get them fitted ::)

Will deal with front chassis rails at the same time... much easier without the suspension in the way ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 December 2017, 09:36:20
FOUR days??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2017, 15:25:32
I could do the shocks in a day, but short daylight and doing donuts, diff mounts, rear track rods, wishbones, trackrods and front struts, plus front inner arch/chassis rails plus getting it set up...

Should drive spot on afterwards  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 December 2017, 16:42:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2017, 15:25:32
I could do the shocks in a day, but short daylight and doing donuts, diff mounts, rear track rods, wishbones, trackrods and front struts, plus front inner arch/chassis rails plus getting it set up...

Should drive spot on afterwards  8)


Can you build up the struts before you remove the old ones? That's 30minutes at the bench, with a beer, after work. Then the whole front end is maybe 90minutes per side - as you've done several of them you know that the wishbones are much easier with the struts out of the way.


I would suggest a cup wheel on an angle grinder for the chassis rails, but with your history......... ;D


The longest bit of the rear is the donuts, but that's only 45minutes per side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 December 2017, 17:56:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 14 December 2017, 09:20:41
I received a questionnaire from Jaguar on Tuesday which I duly completed yesterday lunch time.....

.....questions such as:

'Would you recommend Stratstone Jaguar Nottingham to others' I was generous with giving them a 2 plus a comment something like, pleasant atmosphere and very welcoming however, they then fail to complete on the basics of effective communication and preparing the car to the agreed standard.

The phone rang at 4.50pm....some senior bod from Stratstone, we will be discussing things further on Tuesday.
The only survey I could fill out when Strathstone Jaguar "mislaid" my over a saleman's lunchbreak was an over the phone one :(

I would loved to have written something down.  I think she offered me a call from the service manager, but what was the point, as I will never visit that service department again. Ever.  Incompetence doesn't even come close.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 December 2017, 17:57:05
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 December 2017, 09:55:04
Maybe you two should launch JOOF and show Jag owners what a forum should really be like.  :y
Foreskin ear warmers...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2017, 18:22:21
Quote from: Nick W on 15 December 2017, 16:42:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2017, 15:25:32
I could do the shocks in a day, but short daylight and doing donuts, diff mounts, rear track rods, wishbones, trackrods and front struts, plus front inner arch/chassis rails plus getting it set up...

Should drive spot on afterwards  8)


Can you build up the struts before you remove the old ones? That's 30minutes at the bench, with a beer, after work. Then the whole front end is maybe 90minutes per side - as you've done several of them you know that the wishbones are much easier with the struts out of the way.


I would suggest a cup wheel on an angle grinder for the chassis rails, but with your history......... ;D


The longest bit of the rear is the donuts, but that's only 45minutes per side.
That's the plan re the struts :y

One good stiff wire brushing is planned as the first step... What follows depends on what delights that reveals.

Need to press out the front bushes to poly and cast a set of diff mounts. Alot will be done before actually attacking it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2017, 11:23:35
Ordered yet another set of rear pads for the Battlebus ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 December 2017, 11:55:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 December 2017, 17:56:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 14 December 2017, 09:20:41
I received a questionnaire from Jaguar on Tuesday which I duly completed yesterday lunch time.....

.....questions such as:

'Would you recommend Stratstone Jaguar Nottingham to others' I was generous with giving them a 2 plus a comment something like, pleasant atmosphere and very welcoming however, they then fail to complete on the basics of effective communication and preparing the car to the agreed standard.

The phone rang at 4.50pm....some senior bod from Stratstone, we will be discussing things further on Tuesday.
The only survey I could fill out when Strathstone Jaguar "mislaid" my over a saleman's lunchbreak was an over the phone one :(

I would loved to have written something down.  I think she offered me a call from the service manager, but what was the point, as I will never visit that service department again. Ever.  Incompetence doesn't even come close.

Jaguar CRC  (customer relationship centre) are worse than f*cking useless. They are a one trick pony who always say the same regardless of the problem. "We are unable to help, we suggest you contact your dealer"

They are there to back the dealers up and are not for the benefit of the customer. They are, in effect, the dealers poodle.

They have no power to compel the dealers to put things right.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2017, 15:38:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 December 2017, 11:55:58
Jaguar CRC  (customer relationship centre) are worse than f*cking useless. They are a one trick pony who always say the same regardless of the problem. "We are unable to help, we suggest you contact your dealer"

They are there to back the dealers up and are not for the benefit of the customer. They are, in effect, the dealers poodle.

They have no power to compel the dealers to put things right.
The dealers are independent franchises. Hence Jaguar Cars Ltd have no power to do much when a dealer inevitably oppss up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 December 2017, 16:33:34
Took the Jeep for a much needed wash & interior clean £12.00 well spent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2017, 16:38:06
Washed both cars by hooking up my pressure washer to the water butt and cleaned a bit of the path as well before the water ran out!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 December 2017, 16:44:55
Not washed mum bus since I bought it (came pre-washed!), been about 3 months since 3.2 saw a sponge as well.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 December 2017, 17:32:45
Oil and filter on the daily driver.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2017, 18:50:46
Quote from: tunnie on 17 December 2017, 16:44:55
Not washed mum bus since I bought it (came pre-washed!), been about 3 months since 3.2 saw a sponge as well.  ::) ;D
And that's why the sills rust badly ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 December 2017, 19:41:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2017, 18:50:46
Quote from: tunnie on 17 December 2017, 16:44:55
Not washed mum bus since I bought it (came pre-washed!), been about 3 months since 3.2 saw a sponge as well.  ::) ;D
And that's why the sills rust badly ;)

But the sills don’t come off, so water would still sit there? That area is hidden, think road much and salt does damage. Even regularly cleaned examples have rusted...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2017, 19:55:24
Quote from: tunnie on 17 December 2017, 19:41:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2017, 18:50:46
Quote from: tunnie on 17 December 2017, 16:44:55
Not washed mum bus since I bought it (came pre-washed!), been about 3 months since 3.2 saw a sponge as well.  ::) ;D
And that's why the sills rust badly ;)

But the sills don’t come off, so water would still sit there? That area is hidden, think road much and salt does damage. Even regularly cleaned examples have rusted...
Getting as much water as possible in that area washes off the salt, and its that that does the damage (which is why when you go to the Med, you see loads of old cars like Mk1 Fiestas and Sierras in excellent condition.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 December 2017, 07:58:04
The dealers receive bonuses based on the feedback scores from Jag (and pretty much all the other marques), such a low score from me is considered a full on failure and requires specific investigation.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 December 2017, 09:02:40
Turned it off half way through a regen. Again. ;D

Really should book it in for the intermediate service, as the on board computer keeps moaning at me that it's due in 27 days.. 26 days.. 25 days..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 December 2017, 14:47:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 December 2017, 07:58:04
The dealers receive bonuses based on the feedback scores from Jag (and pretty much all the other marques), such a low score from me is considered a full on failure and requires specific investigation.

I sounds as though Jag dealers have not improved since I had an XJ6,(a lovely car) back in the '80's. I swore then I wouldn't buy a car from them again. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 December 2017, 15:00:00
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 December 2017, 14:47:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 December 2017, 07:58:04
The dealers receive bonuses based on the feedback scores from Jag (and pretty much all the other marques), such a low score from me is considered a full on failure and requires specific investigation.

I sounds as though Jag dealers have not improved since I had an XJ6,(a lovely car) back in the '80's. I swore then I wouldn't buy a car from them again. :(

The only Jag that appeals to me at all is an E type always loved that shape .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 December 2017, 17:11:20
Bought something different!  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 December 2017, 17:43:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 December 2017, 17:11:20
Bought something different!  :-X
What is it, Opti?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2017, 18:17:00
Quote from: Tilbo on 18 December 2017, 15:00:00
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 December 2017, 14:47:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 December 2017, 07:58:04
The dealers receive bonuses based on the feedback scores from Jag (and pretty much all the other marques), such a low score from me is considered a full on failure and requires specific investigation.

I sounds as though Jag dealers have not improved since I had an XJ6,(a lovely car) back in the '80's. I swore then I wouldn't buy a car from them again. :(

The only Jag that appeals to me at all is an E type always loved that shape .
Its a good job we are all different :y

I ended up with a Jag as I couldn't find *anything* else that met my well published, fairly open requirements.  There is actually very little choice out there.


Trouble is, the dealers are every bit as shit as BMW, Merc and Audi in my personal experience. Never used a Lexus dealer, so can't comment.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 December 2017, 18:30:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 December 2017, 18:17:00
Quote from: Tilbo on 18 December 2017, 15:00:00
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 December 2017, 14:47:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 December 2017, 07:58:04
The dealers receive bonuses based on the feedback scores from Jag (and pretty much all the other marques), such a low score from me is considered a full on failure and requires specific investigation.

I sounds as though Jag dealers have not improved since I had an XJ6,(a lovely car) back in the '80's. I swore then I wouldn't buy a car from them again. :(

The only Jag that appeals to me at all is an E type always loved that shape .
Its a good job we are all different :y

I ended up with a Jag as I couldn't find *anything* else that met my well published, fairly open requirements.  There is actually very little choice out there.


Trouble is, the dealers are every bit as shit as BMW, Merc and Audi in my personal experience. Never used a Lexus dealer, so can't comment.

Friend with an SUV is impressed with them and the cars. Now on his 3rd. No room in the 'boot' mind.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 December 2017, 18:44:27
Having used FWD diesel for over a year as my commuter, it reminded me how much a RWD saloon with lots of power is now must have for me.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2017, 18:53:59
Quote from: tunnie on 18 December 2017, 18:44:27
Having used FWD diesel for over a year as my commuter, it reminded me how much a RWD saloon with lots of power is now must have for me.  :)
600Nm and rear tyre durability are incompatible. Beware what you wish for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 December 2017, 18:57:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 December 2017, 18:53:59
Quote from: tunnie on 18 December 2017, 18:44:27
Having used FWD diesel for over a year as my commuter, it reminded me how much a RWD saloon with lots of power is now must have for me.  :)
600Nm and rear tyre durability are incompatible. Beware what you wish for.

Indeed. I'm getting a distinct case of "fatty admin" throttle control syndrome, not sure how long these Kumho's will last.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2017, 19:20:11
Quote from: tunnie on 18 December 2017, 18:57:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 December 2017, 18:53:59
Quote from: tunnie on 18 December 2017, 18:44:27
Having used FWD diesel for over a year as my commuter, it reminded me how much a RWD saloon with lots of power is now must have for me.  :)
600Nm and rear tyre durability are incompatible. Beware what you wish for.

Indeed. I'm getting a distinct case of "fatty admin" throttle control syndrome, not sure how long these Kumho's will last.  ::)
Trouble with those little blighters is whilst they have midrange grip, they have no real feedback.  So get too lary, the tyres might outlast the car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 December 2017, 10:23:42
Car in for a service today so having to slum it in one of Jags own Barbie karts
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 December 2017, 10:27:57
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 December 2017, 10:23:42
Car in for a service today so having to slum it in one of Jags own Barbie karts

(https://preview.ibb.co/noQeum/1990_Jaguar_XJ_S_Barbie_car_at_Coventry_Motor_Museum_1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jzeTn6)

? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 December 2017, 10:58:39
Dam, did you spot me?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2017, 16:49:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 December 2017, 10:23:42
Car in for a service today so having to slum it in one of Jags own Barbie karts
F-Pace?

Cost aside, views?  When TBE dies, I think that (or Evoque) might be the sort of thing she will want  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 December 2017, 18:44:24
Washed the Subaru hate this weather , roads around here are filthy looks better till the next trip down the A16.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2017, 09:48:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2017, 16:49:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 December 2017, 10:23:42
Car in for a service today so having to slum it in one of Jags own Barbie karts
F-Pace?

Cost aside, views?  When TBE dies, I think that (or Evoque) might be the sort of thing she will want  :'(

Good but not nearly as refined are well equipped as the XF, rather huge to!

Anyway service done.......and they buggered up the fit of some trim and door seal on the NSF A post......total and utter useless arse holes in every sense.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2017, 11:09:12
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 22 December 2017, 09:48:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2017, 16:49:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 December 2017, 10:23:42
Car in for a service today so having to slum it in one of Jags own Barbie karts
F-Pace?

Cost aside, views?  When TBE dies, I think that (or Evoque) might be the sort of thing she will want  :'(

Good but not nearly as refined are well equipped as the XF, rather huge to!
I think its based on the XE platform, rather than current XF platform.

Quote from: Fuse 19 on 22 December 2017, 09:48:49
Anyway service done.......and they buggered up the fit of some trim and door seal on the NSF A post......total and utter useless arse holes in every sense.
Trim? On a service?  Sadly I'm not surprised they cock everything up - it seems that most customers are interested in the coffee and cakes on offer, rather than what the mongs are doing to the car.

Think you'll be offered another survey?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 December 2017, 11:20:44
Dropped the Skoda off for a service.

Then went back to get my house keys out of the Skoda I'd just dropped off for a service.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2017, 11:30:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2017, 11:09:12
Trim? On a service?  Sadly I'm not surprised they cock everything up - it seems that most customers are interested in the coffee and cakes on offer, rather than what the mongs are doing to the car.

Think you'll be offered another survey?

Yes, the plastic section above the dash panel is not fitted correctly so creaks, I told them to look at it.

They stated they could find nothing wrong although clearly they had tried (and failed) to do something, I pointed out the place where the noise is coming from and the clearly visible section which is out of alignment to some moron from the service team who claimed he could not see it.

Then I spotted the trim out of position.....he tried his hardest to break refit it but failed so its back in on the 8th of Jan

The F-Pace is the same platform as the XE, second gen XF and the soon to be released XJ (and some new Range Rover tat thing)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 22 December 2017, 14:13:33
Drove back from Suffolk for Christmas. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2017, 15:14:03
Quote from: Lagondanet on 22 December 2017, 14:13:33
Drove back from Suffolk for Christmas. :y
Remember to check between your fingers and toes for any sign of skin growing between them :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 22 December 2017, 16:46:54
Finished installing the lpg kit all up and running now :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 December 2017, 16:55:28
Quote from: b4ndit on 22 December 2017, 16:46:54
Finished installing the lpg kit all up and running now :y :y

Be interested to how you get on MPG wise  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 22 December 2017, 16:58:55
Yeah will see what it does and post here, tank is full so will clock it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 December 2017, 16:57:37
Bought it some new wiper blades, including an aero one for the rear to see if it improved matters... It didn't, so a new arm is in order ::)

Might wash it on Boxing Day. Then again, I might not :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 December 2017, 16:00:35
Checked fluids and tyre pressures. Then washed it and dried it - properly.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 December 2017, 19:41:26
Started it up to travel to the folks' for Christmas. Headed up the road on 3 cylinders. Turned round, decamped into the mx5 and tried again. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 December 2017, 20:06:08
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 December 2017, 16:00:35
Checked fluids and tyre pressures. Then washed it and dried it - properly.  :)
Gonna piss it down tonight.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 December 2017, 07:48:27
You were right it did. In fact it was more like a storm in Webs End. It woke me up at midnight.
Don't know how the Omega looked after that as I left in the 190 this morning when it was dark.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 December 2017, 07:54:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 December 2017, 07:48:27
You were right it did. In fact it was more like a storm in Webs End. It woke me up at midnight.
Don't know how the Omega looked after that as I left in the 190 this morning when it was dark.
Suppose I’ll have to get up soon, and........you’ve guessed it.......take the fickin dog out.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 December 2017, 11:42:28
Quote from: STEMO on 26 December 2017, 07:54:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 December 2017, 07:48:27
You were right it did. In fact it was more like a storm in Webs End. It woke me up at midnight.
Don't know how the Omega looked after that as I left in the 190 this morning when it was dark.
Suppose I’ll have to get up soon, and........you’ve guessed it.......take the fickin dog out.  :(

You're too good to that mutt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 December 2017, 11:55:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 December 2017, 11:42:28
Quote from: STEMO on 26 December 2017, 07:54:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 December 2017, 07:48:27
You were right it did. In fact it was more like a storm in Webs End. It woke me up at midnight.
Don't know how the Omega looked after that as I left in the 190 this morning when it was dark.
Suppose I’ll have to get up soon, and........you’ve guessed it.......take the fickin dog out.  :(

You're too good to that mutt.
It’s just a fact of life, I’m afraid. If you get a dog, you’re up and out in all weathers. I suppose the upside is it saves me sitting around going to seed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 December 2017, 14:26:15
Had dogs for the last 36 years , all part of my routine walking love it would never be without a dog.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 December 2017, 17:11:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 December 2017, 19:41:26
Started it up to travel to the folks' for Christmas. Headed up the road on 3 cylinders. Turned round, decamped into the mx5 and tried again. >:(
Oh dear. The MV6 I presume?  Same on petrol?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 December 2017, 17:24:33
Washed the 190 - not very properly.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 December 2017, 17:28:35
I've attached the new O/S sill to the Metro this afternoon, but rain stopped me from completing the welding. Hopefully I'll do that tomorrow, along with the small repairs in the boot floor, and wheel arch. Then it will be ready for an MOT next week.


I should then replace one of the Omega sills, but I doubt I'll actually do so
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 December 2017, 18:42:12
Put code into stereo, drove to Spiceland ;D eat curry, mmmm perfect day. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 26 December 2017, 19:21:01
Wiped the crud off my headlights - couldn't see a thing!  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 December 2017, 15:17:23
Accelerated a small bird from 10 to 80mph, it appears to have left some guts behind
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 27 December 2017, 15:23:18
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 27 December 2017, 15:17:23
Accelerated a small bird from 10 to 80mph, it appears to have left some guts behind


hope the shaggwaaar isn't hurt. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2017, 18:47:01
Took that Shaguar for some fun in the snow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 December 2017, 15:56:10
Checked oil, tyre pressures & topped up screenwash in all 3 cars, got 5 days at work from Saturday
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 December 2017, 16:11:07
Got it washed.

Not exactly newsworthy, but it's the first time since I bought it in October  :-[

Actually looks alright  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 31 December 2017, 09:37:30
 Replaced the new failed Nightbreaker that exploded.
Then had to do stop tail, washer fluid and oil then refit the lower sill strip on SWMBO Mundano again as she keeps kicking it off with her clumsiness

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2017, 10:20:46
A mild, non-fatal dose of manflu prevents me doing anything to any of the cars
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 December 2017, 14:24:08
Quote from: biggriffin on 27 December 2017, 15:23:18
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 27 December 2017, 15:17:23
Accelerated a small bird from 10 to 80mph, it appears to have left some guts behind


hope the shaggwaaar isn't hurt. :)

All is well with the Cat  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 01:22:36
Replaced the rear brakes.
Wondered what I've done to displease $deity such that he has sentenced me to work on drum brakes in 2017. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 01 January 2018, 08:26:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 01:22:36
Replaced the rear brakes.
Wondered what I've done to displease $deity such that he has sentenced me to work on drum brakes in 2017. ::)
I am unsure which is worse - Omega drum parking brakes, electricaly actuated discs or the cable actuated calipers on VAG cars (including SWMBO'S Galaxy and previous Golf).

At least the Omega brakes can be bodged by mere mortals. The calipers seem to be rendered scrap when they stop working.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 January 2018, 08:29:30
Took battery off the V70 to charge it up.Now need to figure out how to input code into radio when I replace battery later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 11:35:29
Quote from: Andy H on 01 January 2018, 08:26:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 01:22:36
Replaced the rear brakes.
Wondered what I've done to displease $deity such that he has sentenced me to work on drum brakes in 2017. ::)
I am unsure which is worse - Omega drum parking brakes, electricaly actuated discs or the cable actuated calipers on VAG cars (including SWMBO'S Galaxy and previous Golf).

At least the Omega brakes can be bodged by mere mortals. The calipers seem to be rendered scrap when they stop working.

True enough. Could be worse, and it'll probably soon be impossible to avoid daftness like electric handbrakes.

Oh, and I noticed one of my less than a year old B4 rear shocks is oil misting. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 January 2018, 11:54:24
Nothing. Nor will I. 12 hour shift after 4 hours sleep. I'm cream crackered.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 11:35:29
Oh, and I noticed one of my less than a year old B4 rear shocks is oil misting. >:(
You're the second person I've heard say that in the last couple of weeks.  Has Bilstiens' quality gone down the shitter, or are there a lot of substandard copies about?

Remember where you sourced them from?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:49
Failed to update the satnav map. Apparently the USB stick is faulty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 14:57:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:49
Failed to update the satnav map. Apparently the USB stick is faulty.

Don't waste your time.

Tandy supply the Nav for Jaguar using stock from 1972.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:59:35
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 14:57:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:49
Failed to update the satnav map. Apparently the USB stick is faulty.

Don't waste your time.

Tandy supply the Nav for Jaguar using stock from 1972.
Mine works very well, thank you, apart from its 7yr old map missing a bit too much (and the shitty early X351 touchscreens being a bit unresponsive).

What would work better?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:06:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:59:35
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 14:57:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:49
Failed to update the satnav map. Apparently the USB stick is faulty.

Don't waste your time.

Tandy supply the Nav for Jaguar using stock from 1972.
Mine works very well, thank you, apart from its 7yr old map missing a bit too much (and the shitty early X351 touchscreens being a bit unresponsive).

What would work better?

If it knew where it was going.

If it was aware of junctions that have been in place for forty years.

If it told me to turn left or right rather than have me guess.

If it used proper road names like A14 or B4535 rather then calling it  Derek Johnson Way or similar crap I've never heard of.

If it didn't turn mute when I need information most.



 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:08:35
The system in the mighty Signum is far superior.........and that only gets 6/10.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 15:15:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:06:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:59:35
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 14:57:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:49
Failed to update the satnav map. Apparently the USB stick is faulty.

Don't waste your time.

Tandy supply the Nav for Jaguar using stock from 1972.
Mine works very well, thank you, apart from its 7yr old map missing a bit too much (and the shitty early X351 touchscreens being a bit unresponsive).

What would work better?

If it knew where it was going.

If it was aware of junctions that have been in place for forty years.

If it told me to turn left or right rather than have me guess.

If it used proper road names like A14 or B4535 rather then calling it  Derek Johnson Way or similar crap I've never heard of.

If it didn't turn mute when I need information most.
Not suffered these problems, bar taking me through town instead of the 5yr old bypass every time I go to mums.  Although, invariably, I have the voice turned off, and rely on the pop-ups on the dash next to the speedo.

Is yours the In Touch one?  Mine is the older hdd gen 2.1 variant.

My biggest complaint is, unlike Omega/Signum/Vectra/Zafira, you can't enter a destination via the steering wheel, though the Jaguar Voice is incredibly accurate for me, even at very high speed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:20:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 15:15:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:06:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:59:35
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 14:57:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:49
Failed to update the satnav map. Apparently the USB stick is faulty.

Don't waste your time.

Tandy supply the Nav for Jaguar using stock from 1972.
Mine works very well, thank you, apart from its 7yr old map missing a bit too much (and the shitty early X351 touchscreens being a bit unresponsive).

What would work better?

If it knew where it was going.

If it was aware of junctions that have been in place for forty years.

If it told me to turn left or right rather than have me guess.

If it used proper road names like A14 or B4535 rather then calling it  Derek Johnson Way or similar crap I've never heard of.

If it didn't turn mute when I need information most.
Not suffered these problems, bar taking me through town instead of the 5yr old bypass every time I go to mums.  Although, invariably, I have the voice turned off, and rely on the pop-ups on the dash next to the speedo.

Is yours the In Touch one?  Mine is the older hdd gen 2.1 variant.

My biggest complaint is, unlike Omega/Signum/Vectra/Zafira, you can't enter a destination via the steering wheel, though the Jaguar Voice is incredibly accurate for me, even at very high speed.

My 2013 XFR was equally piss poor which is unsurprising as the system is the same.

As for TMC information......forget it. It either doesn't let me know or sends me in a circle back to where the hold up is.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 15:28:25
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:20:24
My 2013 XFR was equally piss poor which is unsurprising as the system is the same.

As for TMC information......forget it. It either doesn't let me know or sends me in a circle back to where the hold up is.
Was that the In Touch as well, or the older gen 2.1?

No issues with TMC either, which is the usual reason for me enabling satnav - it tells me where hold up is, estimated extra time, predicted clear time, and details of suggested reroute.


Its certainly, unsurprisingly, far better than the NCDC system fitted to Omegas, which in turn I would still pick over *any* handheld unit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:48:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 15:28:25
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 January 2018, 15:20:24
My 2013 XFR was equally piss poor which is unsurprising as the system is the same.

As for TMC information......forget it. It either doesn't let me know or sends me in a circle back to where the hold up is.
Was that the In Touch as well, or the older gen 2.1?

No issues with TMC either, which is the usual reason for me enabling satnav - it tells me where hold up is, estimated extra time, predicted clear time, and details of suggested reroute.


Its certainly, unsurprisingly, far better than the NCDC system fitted to Omegas, which in turn I would still pick over *any* handheld unit.

Don't know.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 17:52:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 11:35:29
Oh, and I noticed one of my less than a year old B4 rear shocks is oil misting. >:(
You're the second person I've heard say that in the last couple of weeks.  Has Bilstiens' quality gone down the shitter, or are there a lot of substandard copies about?

Remember where you sourced them from?

Balance, I think. Certainly had no reason to suspect they weren't genuine at the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 January 2018, 20:36:20
Started work on a Corsa C 1.2 SXi.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 01 January 2018, 23:02:35
Took the wifes Subaru for a run out , really is a very nice car to drive .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 January 2018, 23:49:50
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 17:52:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 11:35:29
Oh, and I noticed one of my less than a year old B4 rear shocks is oil misting. >:(
You're the second person I've heard say that in the last couple of weeks.  Has Bilstiens' quality gone down the shitter, or are there a lot of substandard copies about?

Remember where you sourced them from?

Balance, I think. Certainly had no reason to suspect they weren't genuine at the time.

Not good news, as we always thought them to be good quality.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2018, 16:17:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 17:52:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 11:35:29
Oh, and I noticed one of my less than a year old B4 rear shocks is oil misting. >:(
You're the second person I've heard say that in the last couple of weeks.  Has Bilstiens' quality gone down the shitter, or are there a lot of substandard copies about?

Remember where you sourced them from?

Balance, I think. Certainly had no reason to suspect they weren't genuine at the time.
That's where mine came from, and have lasted really well - far better than the GM ones which I was always changing on the back.


Given that, it might be cheapies on the back now, and just change annually.  Its the fronts I don't know what to do with, due to geo  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 January 2018, 17:11:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2018, 16:17:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 17:52:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 January 2018, 14:55:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2018, 11:35:29
Oh, and I noticed one of my less than a year old B4 rear shocks is oil misting. >:(
You're the second person I've heard say that in the last couple of weeks.  Has Bilstiens' quality gone down the shitter, or are there a lot of substandard copies about?

Remember where you sourced them from?

Balance, I think. Certainly had no reason to suspect they weren't genuine at the time.
That's where mine came from, and have lasted really well - far better than the GM ones which I was always changing on the back.


Given that, it might be cheapies on the back now, and just change annually.  Its the fronts I don't know what to do with, due to geo  :-\
I have wiped them clean and will keep an eye on them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 January 2018, 09:00:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 January 2018, 17:11:13
I have wiped them clean and will keep an eye on them.

Keep that up for a while and they'll pass the MOT just fine...


...because there'll be no oil left in them to come out ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 January 2018, 09:10:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 January 2018, 09:00:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 January 2018, 17:11:13
I have wiped them clean and will keep an eye on them.

Keep that up for a while and they'll pass the MOT just fine...


...because there'll be no oil left in them to come out ;D

Yes, let's hope so. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2018, 17:41:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 January 2018, 09:00:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 January 2018, 17:11:13
I have wiped them clean and will keep an eye on them.

Keep that up for a while and they'll pass the MOT just fine...


...because there'll be no oil left in them to come out ;D
You been taking tips from the tight student :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 January 2018, 19:16:58
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 January 2018, 09:01:33
 ;D ;D ;D

It's my inner pikey coming out.

Incidentally, when do we stop calling Tunnie the <insert adjective here> student? 40? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 January 2018, 09:11:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 January 2018, 09:01:33
;D ;D ;D

It's my inner pikey coming out.

Incidentally, when do we stop calling Tunnie the <insert adjective here> student? 40? ;D

I fear that'a a title for life, much like the 'Fatty Admin'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 04 January 2018, 12:26:04
Put an old windscreen wiper on the car before I left for work because it was nicked in the night!
Has put me in a good mood for being back at work  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2018, 12:49:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 January 2018, 09:01:33
;D ;D ;D

It's my inner pikey coming out.

Incidentally, when do we stop calling Tunnie the <insert adjective here> student? 40? ;D
Once a  useless student, always a useless student ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2018, 12:50:05
Topped up TBE with air.  Then took it out for lunch
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 January 2018, 14:03:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 January 2018, 09:01:33
;D ;D ;D

It's my inner pikey coming out.

Incidentally, when do we stop calling Tunnie the <insert adjective here> student? 40? ;D

Plenty of 'elderly students' these days who never seem to actually progress to full time employment.

This is why the age of first time house buyers is currently 67.......rising to 81 in London.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 January 2018, 17:01:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 January 2018, 14:03:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 January 2018, 09:01:33
;D ;D ;D

It's my inner pikey coming out.

Incidentally, when do we stop calling Tunnie the <insert adjective here> student? 40? ;D

Plenty of 'elderly students' these days who never seem to actually progress to full time employment.

This is why the age of first time house buyers is currently 67.......rising to 81 in London.
All waiting for their loaded parents to snuff it. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 04 January 2018, 18:43:04
Felt a slight grumble through the front wheels over the last day or so, only to discover that the inner edges of the front tyres have worn... Combination of worn rear bushes, too much camber on one side and lots of puddles.  :-\

Was planning a full suspension rebuild as it's all at that mileage, so have been collecting parts... Not all arrived yet post Christmas, so tyres might need to be fitted before the rest :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 13:42:10
Quote from: tunnie on 06 November 2017, 14:10:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 06 November 2017, 13:58:51
Realised my battery was days from death as it would barely start today, coldest morning of the season so far...
Halfords - £100+
ECP - £100+
Vauxhall £35!  Thank you very much!

TC or was on offer?

I need a battery now, am I correct in thinking 3.2 needs 75Ah? Finding:

Vauxhall: £146.40 (retail) £124.44 (trade)
ECP: £82 (before discount) but that's only 70Ah.

Recall CostCo around £80, but for decent Bosch one, not ECP cheapie.

Could have sworn Halfords sold Bosch? But their website does not list them. Rang Halfords Twickenham, but no response.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2018, 13:53:16
My 3.2 originally had a 65 Ah battery. I ended up with a 70Ah Yuasa one from CAF for sub-£100.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 14:04:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2018, 13:53:16
My 3.2 originally had a 65 Ah battery. I ended up with a 70Ah Yuasa one from CAF for sub-£100.
Aren't they part of euroshite now (via Andrew Page)?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:08:28
Seen Halfrauds do 70Ah for £96 on retail, suspect trade will have a good discount. Will probably pick one of these up....

Vauxhall dealer no longer accepted old trade club account I was using as well.  :(

Need new way to blag trade at Vauxhall
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:09:31
via LiveChat (quicker than phone) - It's £76 on trade from Halfrauds.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:10:17
Now if only Costco actually answered the phone...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:12:55
The one I purchased from Euro the other was a Lion brand 70aH, 620 CCA...... a tad under £50 delivered the same day by 6pm
for free.....I was content :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:14:19
sorry, should have read: ....the other day
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:17:42
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Is Hummmm good or bad?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:18:30
Quote from: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:17:42
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Is Hummmm good or bad?

Good price, just wondering if I should go Bosch and pay a bit more (~£80) or just go cheapy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 January 2018, 14:31:14
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:18:30
Quote from: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:17:42
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Is Hummmm good or bad?

Good price, just wondering if I should go Bosch and pay a bit more (~£80) or just go cheapy.

If you don't use the car frequently, then it needs as good a battery as you can afford. If it's in daily use, then a cheapy is much less of a risk.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:37:38
Quote from: Nick W on 05 January 2018, 14:31:14
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:18:30
Quote from: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:17:42
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Is Hummmm good or bad?

Good price, just wondering if I should go Bosch and pay a bit more (~£80) or just go cheapy.

If you don't use the car frequently, then it needs as good a battery as you can afford. If it's in daily use, then a cheapy is much less of a risk.

3 days a week on average, getting a good 60 mile drive each day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:41:33
I am not good at paying other than cheap :-[
I will accept all the flag that is just about to arrive but what's the point in paying more? Aren't you just paying for the name?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 14:48:48
Put some lorry fuel in it, as it will be embarrassing if it ran out halfway through its test ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 05 January 2018, 15:04:52
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:37:38
Quote from: Nick W on 05 January 2018, 14:31:14
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:18:30
Quote from: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:17:42
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Is Hummmm good or bad?

Good price, just wondering if I should go Bosch and pay a bit more (~£80) or just go cheapy.

If you don't use the car frequently, then it needs as good a battery as you can afford. If it's in daily use, then a cheapy is much less of a risk.

3 days a week on average, getting a good 60 mile drive each day but parked up after 30 miles for at least 8 hours ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 05 January 2018, 15:08:26
Reset the camber as a temporary measure pending new tyres and suspension parts... looks to have also rectified the front toe too ;)

Also fitted front fogs to it, just needs a switch to complete 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 January 2018, 15:16:28
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:37:38
Quote from: Nick W on 05 January 2018, 14:31:14
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:18:30
Quote from: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:17:42
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Is Hummmm good or bad?

Good price, just wondering if I should go Bosch and pay a bit more (~£80) or just go cheapy.

If you don't use the car frequently, then it needs as good a battery as you can afford. If it's in daily use, then a cheapy is much less of a risk.

3 days a week on average, getting a good 60 mile drive each day.

I have one of these in my BMW 530d.  78ah, 680 CCA, Next day delivery, £53.95 with a 4 year warranty.  The BMW gets used infrequently these days and often sits for a week and this battery has been fine.  :y  Last winter I went away for two months, didn't bother to disconnect or use a trickle charger and when I got back it span the old girl over like it had been in regular use.  :)  Recommended!  :y

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genuine-OEM-Heavy-Duty-Car-Battery-Type-096-100-78ah-4-YEAR-GUARANTEE-24HR/111232380774?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 05 January 2018, 15:26:28
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:18:30
Quote from: JDX on 05 January 2018, 14:17:42
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 14:15:20
Just applied the code, £53 today for Lion branded one at 70Ah. Hummmm
Is Hummmm good or bad?

Good price, just wondering if I should go Bosch and pay a bit more (~£80) or just go cheapy.

I've fitted quite a few for folk on a budget and have had no issues with the Lion Batteries :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 15:30:41
Thanks all, I'll go cheapy  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2018, 16:21:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 14:04:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2018, 13:53:16
My 3.2 originally had a 65 Ah battery. I ended up with a 70Ah Yuasa one from CAF for sub-£100.
Aren't they part of euroshite now (via Andrew Page)?
Yes, probably already were when I bought my battery, TBH.

Blokes there are still the same, and couldn't be more helpful, so I still go there as it's close to the orifice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2018, 16:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

Do tell.

Many moons ago I owned a Triumph 2500. A lovely old straight six with twin carbs.

Economy was not good and the only way I could make the car run smoothly was by setting it up 'very rich' with a colourtune.

This resulted in 13 MPG around town and 17-18 MPG on a long gentle run using the long-legged overdrive as much as possible.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:46:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2018, 16:43:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

Do tell.
I've amazed myself with it.  I knew it was going to be good, as previous fill was 12th Dec.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 16:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

I already want one, like yours Portfolio spec with black leather....

But really enjoying the 3.2 for now.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2018, 16:53:11
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 16:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

I already want one, like yours Portfolio spec with black leather....

But really enjoying the 3.2 for now.  8)

But not one that runs on dumper truck fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 17:10:53
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2018, 16:53:11
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 16:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

I already want one, like yours Portfolio spec with black leather....

But really enjoying the 3.2 for now.  8)

But not one that runs on dumper truck fuel.
Running on the juice that powers Thwaites finest 600cc single cylinder allows the Jaaaagg to achieve a heady 28mpg over an entire tank*


*well, 70.09l out of the 82l tank
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 January 2018, 17:51:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 17:10:53
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2018, 16:53:11
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 16:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

I already want one, like yours Portfolio spec with black leather....

But really enjoying the 3.2 for now.  8)

But not one that runs on dumper truck fuel.
Running on the juice that powers Thwaites finest 600cc single cylinder allows the Jaaaagg to achieve a heady 28mpg over an entire tank*


*well, 70.09l out of the 82l tank

Same as my Tonka Truck!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 05 January 2018, 22:07:09
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 16:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

I already want one, like yours Portfolio spec with black leather....

But really enjoying the 3.2 for now.  8)
(https://goo.gl/images/uxt6Uc)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2018, 10:47:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 05 January 2018, 17:51:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 17:10:53
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2018, 16:53:11
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 16:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

I already want one, like yours Portfolio spec with black leather....

But really enjoying the 3.2 for now.  8)

But not one that runs on dumper truck fuel.
Running on the juice that powers Thwaites finest 600cc single cylinder allows the Jaaaagg to achieve a heady 28mpg over an entire tank*


*well, 70.09l out of the 82l tank

Same as my Tonka Truck!  :y
The Disco3 with the 2.7 V6 we had from her work for a few days managed 20mpg...   ...but it was a loan car, and nothing is faster ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2018, 10:48:11
Got an MOT on the big black pussy :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 January 2018, 11:02:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2018, 10:48:11
Got an MOT on the big black pussy :)

Any advisory?........other than don't buy a car that runs on derv in future.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2018, 11:16:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 January 2018, 11:02:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2018, 10:48:11
Got an MOT on the big black pussy :)

Any advisory?........other than don't buy a car that runs on derv in future.
1....


...but its not a real MOT type adviso I believe (no handbook ref codes against it)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 January 2018, 11:24:40
Under Tray fitted?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 January 2018, 13:14:56
Air fre... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 06 January 2018, 14:13:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 January 2018, 13:14:56
Air fre... :-X

11346  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2018, 14:34:51
Quote from: henryd on 06 January 2018, 14:13:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 January 2018, 13:14:56
Air fre... :-X

11346  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 06 January 2018, 17:07:43
Quote from: henryd on 06 January 2018, 14:13:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 January 2018, 13:14:56
Air fre... :-X

11346  ::)

Oops, thought he was over that :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 January 2018, 19:23:18
Quote from: henryd on 06 January 2018, 17:07:43
Quote from: henryd on 06 January 2018, 14:13:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 January 2018, 13:14:56
Air fre... :-X

11346  ::)

Oops, thought he was over that :-X ;D
At least he left him one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 06 January 2018, 19:36:11
Tried to change sidelight bulbs on MrsGK's winter runabout Tigra.

Decided that my hand definitely don't fit, and I'm too lazy to remove the bumper to get the lamps out, so I've flung the new bulbs in the glovebox and told her to get her workshop boys to do it instead ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 09:58:46
Fitted new battery to the 3.2 at 7:30 am this morning, due to doing over-time at work this weekend, only time I could really do it. Turns out I had originally fitted a cheapie ECP Lion battery before and it was about 2 years old. However until recently the 3.2 was being used just once a week or so, kept receipt this time as warranty is 3 years on these. Can't be bothered arguing replacement for old one, but see how well this one lasts.

Also topped up screen wash, first time using 3.2 as a commuter in winter. It's thirsty on washer fluid!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 10:03:58
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 09:58:46
Fitted new battery to the 3.2 at 7:30 am this morning, due to doing over-time at work this weekend, only time I could really do it. Turns out I had originally fitted a cheapie ECP Lion battery before and it was about 2 years old. However until recently the 3.2 was being used just once a week or so, kept receipt this time as warranty is 3 years on these. Can't be bothered arguing replacement for old one, but see how well this one lasts.

Also topped up screen wash, first time using 3.2 as a commuter in winter. It's thirsty on washer fluid!
The headlight washers fire every time. Just get in habit of washing windscreen less often.  I only used to top mine up monthly in the Winter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 10:34:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 10:03:58
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 09:58:46
Fitted new battery to the 3.2 at 7:30 am this morning, due to doing over-time at work this weekend, only time I could really do it. Turns out I had originally fitted a cheapie ECP Lion battery before and it was about 2 years old. However until recently the 3.2 was being used just once a week or so, kept receipt this time as warranty is 3 years on these. Can't be bothered arguing replacement for old one, but see how well this one lasts.

Also topped up screen wash, first time using 3.2 as a commuter in winter. It's thirsty on washer fluid!
The headlight washers fire every time. Just get in habit of washing windscreen less often.  I only used to top mine up monthly in the Winter.

Yeah but in these filthy roads, noticed good improvement in light output after a wash. Last time it was filled was when I replaced the pump, so all good really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 17:52:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 10:34:32
Yeah but in these filthy roads, noticed good improvement in light output after a wash. Last time it was filled was when I replaced the pump, so all good really.
If I remember correctly, you use that god awful useless Triple QX shite screenwash?  If so, I'm surprised you notice a difference...  ...on the rare occasions its not frozen ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 18:12:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 17:10:53
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2018, 16:53:11
Quote from: tunnie on 05 January 2018, 16:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2018, 16:42:23
Worked out my MPG, following filling it earlier.  That useless student will be mega impressed with what the ol' black pussy can manage.  It might even make him want one as his next car.

I already want one, like yours Portfolio spec with black leather....

But really enjoying the 3.2 for now.  8)

But not one that runs on dumper truck fuel.
Running on the juice that powers Thwaites finest 600cc single cylinder allows the Jaaaagg to achieve a heady 28mpg over an entire tank*


*well, 70.09l out of the 82l tank
That might be 'dangle berries', as it hadn't even brought on low fuel light, and the handbook says 80l tank, 68l usable.

Need to wait for CC statement, in case I entered the £ figure as litres in my calculator

 :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2018, 18:17:17
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 09:58:46
Also topped up screen wash, first time using 3.2 as a commuter in winter. It's thirsty on washer fluid!

The swede uses nearly a gallon a week at this time of year  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:32:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 17:52:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 10:34:32
Yeah but in these filthy roads, noticed good improvement in light output after a wash. Last time it was filled was when I replaced the pump, so all good really.
If I remember correctly, you use that god awful useless Triple QX shite screenwash?  If so, I'm surprised you notice a difference...  ...on the rare occasions its not frozen ;D

Had no issues with QX stuff, does the job  :y

Use it 50/50 mix, cleans screen up really wel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 January 2018, 20:42:00
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:32:04

Had no issues with QX stuff, does the job  :y

Use it 50/50 mix, cleans screen up really well.


That's because you're not taken in by the marketing wank of expensive screenwash. Like any glass cleaner, the difference is the small amount of dye and perfume added to mask the smell of the ammonia that actually does the work. We could all mix our own, as ammonia and distilled water are cheap. But life's too short to piss about like that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:50:29
Quote from: Nick W on 07 January 2018, 20:42:00
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:32:04

Had no issues with QX stuff, does the job  :y

Use it 50/50 mix, cleans screen up really well.


That's because you're not taken in by the marketing wank of expensive screenwash. Like any glass cleaner, the difference is the small amount of dye and perfume added to mask the smell of the ammonia that actually does the work. We could all mix our own, as ammonia and distilled water are cheap. But life's too short to piss about like that.

I paid just £2 for 5L bottle delivered, (ordered 5 x 5L) so 50/50 mix which I think it describes as winter conditions, means for around £1 the bottle is filled.   :)

Know it needs a good mix to stop light washers crusting up, all good so far.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2018, 21:12:40
I got 5X5L from ecp for £8 odd. Works fine.....but how could it not?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 21:34:21
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2018, 21:12:40
I got 5X5L from ecp for £8 odd. Works fine.....but how could it not?

Can only think being weak mix and freezing, but in big cold snap we had, was all fine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr Gav on 07 January 2018, 22:44:04
Fitted the exhaust to SWMBO`s Panda today, got it from eternal and was quite impressed with the quality considering it was cat back and half the price of the ones fro EuroCrapParts  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 January 2018, 09:00:28
Fitted a CD70, impressed so far :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2018, 13:21:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:32:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 17:52:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 10:34:32
Yeah but in these filthy roads, noticed good improvement in light output after a wash. Last time it was filled was when I replaced the pump, so all good really.
If I remember correctly, you use that god awful useless Triple QX shite screenwash?  If so, I'm surprised you notice a difference...  ...on the rare occasions its not frozen ;D

Had no issues with QX stuff, does the job  :y

Use it 50/50 mix, cleans screen up really wel.
I use it neat, and not only is it poor at cleaning, during that cold snap before xmas, it kept freezing.  Thats in both the Jag and the Omega, and both have newish wiper blades (less than 3 months old).

I'll be going back to Hellfrauds stuff, far cheaper, as a 50:50 mix doesn't freeze at same temps (as thats whats in battlebus)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2018, 13:26:03
Quote from: Nick W on 07 January 2018, 20:42:00
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:32:04

Had no issues with QX stuff, does the job  :y

Use it 50/50 mix, cleans screen up really well.


That's because you're not taken in by the marketing wank of expensive screenwash. Like any glass cleaner, the difference is the small amount of dye and perfume added to mask the smell of the ammonia that actually does the work.
You do talk some rubbish sometimes....   ...just look at the labels for how much you have to dilute them to see the differences.


I've learnt the hard way that the Triple QX stuff is a waste of time, and due to the fact it freezes too easily, I'd suggest that for a UK winter, its actually dangerous.  The fact its no more effective that water is a moot point.

So I'll go back to what I know works, despite it being just over £1 more expensive pre bottle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 January 2018, 13:48:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 January 2018, 13:21:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:32:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 17:52:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 10:34:32
Yeah but in these filthy roads, noticed good improvement in light output after a wash. Last time it was filled was when I replaced the pump, so all good really.
If I remember correctly, you use that god awful useless Triple QX shite screenwash?  If so, I'm surprised you notice a difference...  ...on the rare occasions its not frozen ;D

Had no issues with QX stuff, does the job  :y

Use it 50/50 mix, cleans screen up really wel.
I use it neat, and not only is it poor at cleaning, during that cold snap before xmas, it kept freezing.  Thats in both the Jag and the Omega, and both have newish wiper blades (less than 3 months old).

I'll be going back to Hellfrauds stuff, far cheaper, as a 50:50 mix doesn't freeze at same temps (as thats whats in battlebus)

Don't understand how yours freezes, I've left in the morning with dash reading -5c and it's washed fine, that's mixed as well.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 January 2018, 14:44:11
-4 here this morning, first go with the washers was a bit of an effort, got about a quarter way up the screen, but it soon forced it’s way through.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 January 2018, 14:55:19
I juts popped into the dealers and swapped it for a clean one with a full washer bottle, much easier  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 January 2018, 15:15:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 08 January 2018, 14:55:19
I juts popped into the dealers and swapped it for a clean one with a full washer bottle, much easier  ;D ;D ;D

How are you finding your Jaaaag? Does the 4pot petrol feel quick enough?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 January 2018, 15:39:35
Mine is dah diesel and excellent.....todays loan is a 2.0 Petrol 200bhp XE which is also pretty good  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 January 2018, 15:56:53
Some reason thought yours was I4 petrol  :-[

Might need to wait a couple of years for XE's to drop off in value, but I do like the look of the R-Sport version.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2018, 18:31:30
Quote from: tunnie on 08 January 2018, 13:48:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 January 2018, 13:21:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 20:32:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 17:52:01
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2018, 10:34:32
Yeah but in these filthy roads, noticed good improvement in light output after a wash. Last time it was filled was when I replaced the pump, so all good really.
If I remember correctly, you use that god awful useless Triple QX shite screenwash?  If so, I'm surprised you notice a difference...  ...on the rare occasions its not frozen ;D

Had no issues with QX stuff, does the job  :y

Use it 50/50 mix, cleans screen up really wel.
I use it neat, and not only is it poor at cleaning, during that cold snap before xmas, it kept freezing.  Thats in both the Jag and the Omega, and both have newish wiper blades (less than 3 months old).

I'll be going back to Hellfrauds stuff, far cheaper, as a 50:50 mix doesn't freeze at same temps (as thats whats in battlebus)

Don't understand how yours freezes, I've left in the morning with dash reading -5c and it's washed fine, that's mixed as well.  :-\
It was -9 before crimbo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2018, 18:31:56
Drove it to the dangerous side of the River Orwell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mandula on 09 January 2018, 08:09:30
Replaced blower motor, old one ceased. Also replaced heater matrix while everything was almost out of the way.

Encountered some problems after finished the job, unpleasant noise coming from blower motor fan.
Undo the new motor and found out that fan propeller was touching to wall in front of fresh air filter:

(http://i65.tinypic.com/2ynqfz7.jpg)
Fan propeller touch that inner circle part

(http://i63.tinypic.com/soslmp.jpg)
Marks where two material contacted

Solved the problem by removing material from that wall part about 1 mm by rubbing with sandpaper.
Needed couple of tries before it was perfect.

If I need to replace blower motor later on, I'll definitely test clearance by pressing hard on each screw base holding the motor to it's chassis, shown in pic below, with my thumb while motor in place and running.
It will tell immediately if propeller is too close to the wall..

(http://i63.tinypic.com/dnbzmc.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 January 2018, 12:47:28
Topped up the screenwash in both. Halfords berry flavour in the Omega. Eurocraprats shite in the 190.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 January 2018, 13:03:32
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 January 2018, 12:47:28
Topped up the screenwash in both. Halfords berry flavour in the Omega. Eurocraprats shite in the 190.  :D
Amazing how we all worry about the quality of screenwash and the like nowadays. I put washing up liquid in my triumph herald for years. Apart from freezing up in winter, as most do anyway, it was fine for years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 January 2018, 13:47:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 January 2018, 12:47:28
Topped up the screenwash in both. Halfords berry flavour in the Omega. Eurocraprats shite in the 190.  :D

Blackcurrant is nice!  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 January 2018, 16:30:23
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 January 2018, 13:47:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 January 2018, 12:47:28
Topped up the screenwash in both. Halfords berry flavour in the Omega. Eurocraprats shite in the 190.  :D

Blackcurrant is nice!  :y  ;D

I put a couple of litres of that in the water tank of some ex-house mates rental property once......made for an interesting phone call!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 January 2018, 17:07:33
Gave it a bit of a wash this afternoon. Wasn,t as cold today as i thought it was. Quite enjoyed myself. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 January 2018, 17:45:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 09 January 2018, 17:07:33
Gave it a bit of a wash this afternoon. Wasn,t as cold today as i thought it was. Quite enjoyed myself. :o
Mine looks like it’s been rallying.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2018, 22:20:22
Quote from: STEMO on 09 January 2018, 17:45:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 09 January 2018, 17:07:33
Gave it a bit of a wash this afternoon. Wasn,t as cold today as i thought it was. Quite enjoyed myself. :o
Mine looks like it’s been rallying.
Just looked out the hotel window to check mine is still there.  It looks a disgrace against all the shiney clean other cars surrounding it  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 16:09:38
Got another year's MOT on it.

One advisory. Clearing the EML didn't last the duration of the test this year, as one of my post-cat lambda sensors now has a heater issue.  ::)

Like me, the tester clearly hasn't yet dared to look under the sill covers. ;)


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 January 2018, 16:59:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 16:09:38
Got another year's MOT on it.

One advisory. Clearing the EML didn't last the duration of the test this year, as one of my post-cat lambda sensors now has a heater issue.  ::)

Like me, the tester clearly hasn't yet dared to look under the sill covers. ;)

Looking and checking is expensive, rather regret testing my sills as now need to get it fixed before my MOT.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 10 January 2018, 17:11:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 16:09:38
Got another year's MOT on it.

One advisory. Clearing the EML didn't last the duration of the test this year, as one of my post-cat lambda sensors now has a heater issue.  ::)

Like me, the tester clearly hasn't yet dared to look under the sill covers. ;)

And advisory it can only be....Ive been told by my MOT man, the engine can sound like a bag of spanners, you can have emissions/EML light on, if it passes the emissions test they cannot fail it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 17:59:13
Quote from: tunnie on 10 January 2018, 16:59:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 16:09:38
Got another year's MOT on it.

One advisory. Clearing the EML didn't last the duration of the test this year, as one of my post-cat lambda sensors now has a heater issue.  ::)

Like me, the tester clearly hasn't yet dared to look under the sill covers. ;)

Looking and checking is expensive, rather regret testing my sills as now need to get it fixed before my MOT.  :(

Well, they needed doing anyway, so nothing lost.

I just wasn't relishing the prospect of dealing with mine now, when it's ruddy cold, especially if the Westfield has to come out of hibernation. :o Will have a look when the weather improves a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2018, 14:07:39
Put a new headlight bulb in the Mondeo.  You have to take the headlight unit out to do it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: RossPhim on 11 January 2018, 14:33:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 January 2018, 14:07:39
Put a new headlight bulb in the Mondeo.  You have to take the headlight unit out to do it.  ::)

5 Minute job once you've figure out what's what though!
 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2018, 16:52:18
Quote from: RossPhim on 11 January 2018, 14:33:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 January 2018, 14:07:39
Put a new headlight bulb in the Mondeo.  You have to take the headlight unit out to do it.  ::)

5 Minute job once you've figure out what's what though!
 :y :y

Yes it's OK, just a bit of a PITA having to get tools out to change a bulb!  ::)

At least I didn't have to take a wheel or the bumper off!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2018, 17:32:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 17:59:13
especially if the Westfield has to come out of hibernation.
That rarely ends well ;D


I'm considering re-MOT'ing the Jag and the Battlebus in the summer, as I'm getting a bit long in the tooth to be rolling around on frozen ground...

...that said, there is a centrally heated, friendly, double garage not far from me, but by the time I'm plied with a brew and cooked breakkie with smiley faces, CBA quickly sets in ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2018, 17:34:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2018, 17:32:56
CBA quickly sets in ;D
Which results in lunchtime pub trip, and even a curry evening...

...rarely productive, but hugely enjoyable ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 January 2018, 18:18:51
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 17:59:13
Quote from: tunnie on 10 January 2018, 16:59:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 January 2018, 16:09:38
Got another year's MOT on it.

One advisory. Clearing the EML didn't last the duration of the test this year, as one of my post-cat lambda sensors now has a heater issue.  ::)

Like me, the tester clearly hasn't yet dared to look under the sill covers. ;)

Looking and checking is expensive, rather regret testing my sills as now need to get it fixed before my MOT.  :(

Well, they needed doing anyway, so nothing lost.

I just wasn't relishing the prospect of dealing with mine now, when it's ruddy cold, especially if the Westfield has to come out of hibernation. :o Will have a look when the weather improves a bit.


Mine shouldn't have passed last year's MOT, which was at the end of February. So they're definitely due now. I've had them since before Christmas, and they've been seasoning nicely out on the back court ever since. I'll have to find a clear space in the street outside, and get on with them ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2018, 20:19:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2018, 17:34:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2018, 17:32:56
CBA quickly sets in ;D
Which results in lunchtime pub trip, and even a curry evening...

...rarely productive, but hugely enjoyable ;D

Speaking of which..... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 January 2018, 22:05:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2018, 20:19:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2018, 17:34:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2018, 17:32:56
CBA quickly sets in ;D
Which results in lunchtime pub trip, and even a curry evening...

...rarely productive, but hugely enjoyable ;D

Speaking of which..... ::)

Hmm... Monday 22nd? With a bed thrown in?  ::) ::) ??? ??? :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 January 2018, 22:39:12
Sounds good to me. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 January 2018, 02:42:54
Will confirm via text/pm once I know for certain :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 15 January 2018, 13:53:50
Finally fitted a new heater matrix to Big Blue
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 15 January 2018, 20:22:42
Took the dash out of my Manta A, to sort out a wiring issue.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 17 January 2018, 15:42:51
Took the train. Water pump failed on M1 yesterday afternoon   >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 19 January 2018, 16:55:02
Back on the road!   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 January 2018, 16:56:45
Removed the ignition lock and switch on the the 3.2 as occasionally it fails to start with no dimming of lights. All battery connections and earth strap connections appear OK, and are not getting warm when running, hence replacing the electrical switch (£8 inc postage) to eliminate as a problem. The indications are identical to those I had on the TD a year or so ago, so I am hoping this is the same (switch) problem. While in there I have dismantled and cleaned the mechanical switch section which was mucky inside, although all sliders are in good shape. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2018, 20:45:12
New wishbones polybushed and front struts built up ready for fitting next weekend.

Xenons polished up and new bulb set fitted. Might get them fitted tomorrow if it stays dryish... need to paint the washer jets though :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 January 2018, 09:04:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 January 2018, 16:56:45
Removed the ignition lock and switch on the the 3.2 as occasionally it fails to start with no dimming of lights. All battery connections and earth strap connections appear OK, and are not getting warm when running, hence replacing the electrical switch (£8 inc postage) to eliminate as a problem. The indications are identical to those I had on the TD a year or so ago, so I am hoping this is the same (switch) problem. While in there I have dismantled and cleaned the mechanical switch section which was mucky inside, although all sliders are in good shape. :y

If that doesn't fix it, bear in mind that the signal to the solenoid passes through the auto box selector switch on the petrol models, I believe. Not unusual to get a bit of moisture in there in this weather. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 January 2018, 10:08:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 January 2018, 09:04:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 January 2018, 16:56:45
Removed the ignition lock and switch on the the 3.2 as occasionally it fails to start with no dimming of lights. All battery connections and earth strap connections appear OK, and are not getting warm when running, hence replacing the electrical switch (£8 inc postage) to eliminate as a problem. The indications are identical to those I had on the TD a year or so ago, so I am hoping this is the same (switch) problem. While in there I have dismantled and cleaned the mechanical switch section which was mucky inside, although all sliders are in good shape. :y

If that doesn't fix it, bear in mind that the signal to the solenoid passes through the auto box selector switch on the petrol models, I believe. Not unusual to get a bit of moisture in there in this weather. :y

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 20 January 2018, 11:15:27
Fitted a new air filter to the spare car...exciting Huh!  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 January 2018, 13:12:51
Drove to Serek’s in it.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 20 January 2018, 14:42:23
Got wet replacing the faulty drivers door locking solenoid,for a good replacement.

Then spent 3 hours drying out whilst the contact adhesive set on the plastic section of the door card that seems to want to fall off when ever card is removed.It wont this time as has self tappers and a very large helping of araldite to hold it.

Now waiting for rain to ease up then I can refit door card.....good news is locking system works without faults now  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2018, 15:10:35
Fitted a set of xenon lights to it.

If you only make one change to your Omega, this should be it. Ignoring the fact that I replaced all the bulbs and fitted led sidelights, the difference is astounding.

Compared side by side, the xenons make the original halogen lights look like sidelights, it really is that marked a difference. I knew the old lights were shit, but am actually looking forward to driving it in the dark :D

I will be fitting washers to it before the MoT, but the adjusters work, so it has level control at least.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 January 2018, 18:46:33
Quote from: amba on 20 January 2018, 14:42:23
Got wet replacing the faulty drivers door locking solenoid,for a good replacement.

Then spent 3 hours drying out whilst the contact adhesive set on the plastic section of the door card that seems to want to fall off when ever card is removed.It wont this time as has self tappers and a very large helping of araldite to hold it.

Now waiting for rain to ease up then I can refit door card.....good news is locking system works without faults now  :y

I don't think I've taken one off that doesn't have this problem. Self tappers and a strong glue is certainly the way to go.  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 20 January 2018, 23:06:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2018, 15:10:35
Fitted a set of xenon lights to it.

If you only make one change to your Omega, this should be it. Ignoring the fact that I replaced all the bulbs and fitted led sidelights, the difference is astounding.

Compared side by side, the xenons make the original halogen lights look like sidelights, it really is that marked a difference. I knew the old lights were shit, but am actually looking forward to driving it in the dark :D

I will be fitting washers to it before the MoT, but the adjusters work, so it has level control at least.

For mot should be auto levelling but tester has no means to check
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 21 January 2018, 19:35:41
Quote from: Lagondanet on 17 January 2018, 15:42:51
Took the train. Water pump failed on M1 yesterday afternoon   >:(

Last pump lasted 17 months and 30K miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JDX on 21 January 2018, 19:52:38
Wiped snow off the windscreen - too bloody cold for anything else  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 21 January 2018, 20:42:44
Checked & then topped up the brake fluid in SWMBO's Galaxy.

Poxy design - I had to remove the air filter and a section of intake duct to even get my hand on the reservoir.

Hopefully that will stop the occasional "STOP - brake fault' message from flashing up on the dashboard. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 January 2018, 15:57:20
Gave the Jeep its first taste of hard off road use & it performed excellently all hosed off now, that big V8 makes it unstoppable 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2018, 17:48:15
Nothing. Spent the last 4 days decorating the bedroom and laying carpet in it.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 January 2018, 18:08:52
Quote from: Migv6 on 23 January 2018, 17:48:15
Nothing. Spent the last 4 days decorating the bedroom and laying on the carpet in it.  >:(
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2018, 18:30:26
Not even seen it for over a week  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 January 2018, 18:41:36
My new ABS ECU for the BMW turned up from Berlin today, so I fitted it and now the ABS light goes out as it should!  :y

The ASC light is on permanently though, but it's getting coded tomorrow so hopefully that'll go out as well....  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 January 2018, 09:26:57
Fingers crossed. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 January 2018, 09:35:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 January 2018, 18:30:26
Not even seen it for over a week  :-[

Buried under rubble in Cornwall? ;D (C'mon, it's not like I have any post count to lose  :P)

As for mine, driven it, just a little bit. Not much last week though as we were in Paris. Today I half expect to find a tree sitting on it if the wind keeps up like it is..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 24 January 2018, 10:05:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 January 2018, 09:35:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 January 2018, 18:30:26
Not even seen it for over a week  :-[

Buried under rubble in Cornwall? ;D (C'mon, it's not like I have any post count to lose  :P)

As for mine, driven it, just a little bit. Not much last week though as we were in Paris. Today I half expect to find a tree sitting on it if the wind keeps up like it is..

 :D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 January 2018, 11:54:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 January 2018, 09:26:57
Fingers crossed. :y

My code reader says "ASC Button - Not actuated", so hopefully it just needs switching on or actuating!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 January 2018, 16:19:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 24 January 2018, 11:54:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 January 2018, 18:41:36
My new ABS ECU for the BMW turned up from Berlin today, so I fitted it and now the ABS light goes out as it should!  :y

The ASC light is on permanently though, but it's getting coded tomorrow so hopefully that'll go out as well....  ::)
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 January 2018, 09:26:57
Fingers crossed. :y

My code reader says "ASC Button - Not actuated", so hopefully it just needs switching on or actuating!  :y

All sorted!  :y  Both the ABS and ASC lights come on and go out as they should and the ABS is operating as it should!  :y

It's only taken 10 months of on and off fiddling with different sensors, bearing/reluctor unit, testing with multi meter, code reader, and even Mr Wood pitching in with his oscilloscope to get to this point!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 January 2018, 16:23:16
Glad it's sorted :y

I found selling mine and using the proceeds to buy another Omega far more efficient  ::) just got to rebuild the suspension now... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 09:36:59
I need to fit new pads to back of Battlebus, but its 3C and damp outside.

CBA is currently winning, but its getting desperately close to its MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 January 2018, 09:39:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 09:36:59
I need to fit new pads to back of Battlebus, but its 3C and damp outside.

CBA is currently winning, but its getting desperately close to its MOT.

What are you, man or a mouse? ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 10:29:56
Quote from: Lazydocker on 27 January 2018, 09:39:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 09:36:59
I need to fit new pads to back of Battlebus, but its 3C and damp outside.

CBA is currently winning, but its getting desperately close to its MOT.

What are you, man or a mouse? ::) :D
Squeak squeak.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 10:39:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 09:36:59
I need to fit new pads to back of Battlebus, but its 3C and damp outside.

CBA is currently winning, but its getting desperately close to its MOT.
Bugger, its raining now :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 January 2018, 12:35:19
One front corner back together...

Just tother side to do.

But if I ever meet the oppstarding lady bits that fitted the rear bolts with the nut in the subframe, I will fit said subframe up their arse. Probably with the car attached.

Fortunately I had four spare nuts :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 January 2018, 13:36:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 10:39:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 09:36:59
I need to fit new pads to back of Battlebus, but its 3C and damp outside.

CBA is currently winning, but its getting desperately close to its MOT.
Bugger, its raining now :(
Made of sugar too? ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 January 2018, 13:52:48
Need to put a new radiator in Mrs KW's MX5 but CBA and manflu are currently getting in the way. ::)

Prior to this year, I can't recall ever having a radiator fail. This year, I've replaced the radiator in the Westfield, the Omega and now the MX 5. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 January 2018, 13:58:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 09:36:59
I need to fit new pads to back of Battlebus, but its 3C and damp outside.

CBA is currently winning, but its getting desperately close to its MOT.

Nancy boy. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 January 2018, 18:29:39
Well, that's the front end done... and me too :-[ set up by eye, and drives nicely enough, which given the state the tyres are in :-X

Hopefully dry tomorrow so that I can get the back end done, then up early on monday to get the new tyres fitted

Pizza, beer and bed the order of today 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 January 2018, 18:33:35
Fitted the new radiator.
Then I refitted it with the copper ring under the fan switch >:(
Fortunately, I noticed before I refilled the coolant.


Replaced the air filter which I've somehow not managed to change for 3 years and almost 21k miles.


Annual oil and plug change tomorrow in between ringing
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 10:00:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 January 2018, 09:36:59
I need to fit new pads to back of Battlebus, but its 3C and damp outside.

CBA is currently winning, but its getting desperately close to its MOT.
Checked the troublesome side, and its OK.

Of course, its only now that I remember fixing the caliper bracket last summer  :-[.

Oh well, at least I have a spare set of rear pads for it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 10:02:04
DTM will be having flashbacks to the front spring saga, and the split boot saga from this time last year ;D

Albsheimers is clearly contagious!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 January 2018, 11:24:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 10:00:58
Checked the troublesome side, and its OK.

Of course, its only now that I remember fixing the caliper bracket last summer  :-[.

Oh well, at least I have a spare set of rear pads for it ;D

So the pads have lasted a whole year? It must be gutless. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 13:29:53
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 January 2018, 11:24:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 10:00:58
Checked the troublesome side, and its OK.

Of course, its only now that I remember fixing the caliper bracket last summer  :-[.

Oh well, at least I have a spare set of rear pads for it ;D

So the pads have lasted a whole year? It must be gutless. ;)
Never over estimate the raw Vauxhall tractor power available from the 2.0DTi ;D


That said, I'm still not convinced that it is quite right, as its still the slowest car we've ever owned by some margin.  Including the Metro and the Nova!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 13:31:05
Taken the NS headlight out again, run a hairdryer through it, and its now sat on the lounge windowsill in the sun.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 28 January 2018, 17:31:38
Changed the alternator in daughter-in-law's Rover Streetwise today. It failed last Thursday - charging  light came on going to work, and she broke down on the way home. Son went out to rescue her, she returned home in his Omega containing my grandson Tom, then son rang me to rescue him. A spare battery got him to my place and he went home in my spare Omega. Tom, aged 3, announced that Grandpa would mend it; so I did.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 January 2018, 20:56:40
This afternoons efforts resulted in replacing the three piece donut bushes with Pedders.

(They've tweaked the design of them from the group buy ones... The upper piece that sits between the subframe and the floor is much thicker and should eliminate the slight issue of the subframe riding up the main bush under duress which the original design seems prone to if driven hard.)

The hardest part, as ever, was getting the subframe realigned in order to fit the centre bolt. A combination of slope/a kerb/gravity/justenougtorquetomovethesubframebutnotenoughtolightuptherearwheels reliably gets the job done 8)

Also got the rear shock and fresh rear brake pads fitted to one side tother will be done in the morning. Springs and track Rods will wait until I get the diff mounts recast.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2018, 12:00:56
Well, that's that done... I took a handful of MTFU pills, and dropped the diff to change the springs. Good job I did as they weren't a pair :o

Does explain the previous waywardness when you threw it through a series of bends. Now new springs, shocks and bushes all round. Just having a pair of new front tyres fitted, but even on the old tyres it tracks true and no oddities or tyre squeal when you chuck it around 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 January 2018, 13:26:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 January 2018, 12:00:56
Well, that's that done... I took a handful of MTFU pills, and dropped the diff to change the springs. Good job I did as they weren't a pair :o

Does explain the previous waywardness when you threw it through a series of bends. Now new springs, shocks and bushes all round. Just having a pair of new front tyres fitted, but even on the old tyres it tracks true and no oddities or tyre squeal when you chuck it around 8)
Well......maybe the driver?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 January 2018, 18:57:57
Quote from: terry paget on 28 January 2018, 17:31:38
Changed the alternator in daughter-in-law's Rover Streetwise today. It failed last Thursday - charging  light came on going to work, and she broke down on the way home. Son went out to rescue her, she returned home in his Omega containing my grandson Tom, then son rang me to rescue him. A spare battery got him to my place and he went home in my spare Omega. Tom, aged 3, announced that Grandpa would mend it; so I did.

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 30 January 2018, 13:13:08
National Speeding Awareness Course.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 January 2018, 14:50:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 10:02:04
DTM will be having flashbacks to the front spring saga, and the split boot saga from this time last year ;D

Albsheimers is clearly contagious!

Oh the joy.....I have changed my mobile number by the way.

And my address....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 January 2018, 15:23:38
Quote from: Lagondanet on 30 January 2018, 13:13:08
National Speeding Awareness Course.  :y
Interesting, aren’t they?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2018, 17:43:05
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 January 2018, 14:50:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 10:02:04
DTM will be having flashbacks to the front spring saga, and the split boot saga from this time last year ;D

Albsheimers is clearly contagious!

Oh the joy.....I have changed my mobile number by the way.

And my address....
And your place of work. And which heritage line you volunteer for ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2018, 17:45:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2018, 10:02:04
DTM will be having flashbacks to the front spring saga, and the split boot saga from this time last year ;D

Albsheimers is clearly contagious!
For those unfamiliar with my "senior moment" at the time, there was jack all wrong with the springs, and I bought the wrong boot, convinced I had the right one ;D


Still, that DTM fella changed it all anyway, with a (forced) smile on his face.  It wasn't until the intake dramas a month or 2 later I heard him mutter "I hate your bloody car" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 30 January 2018, 18:15:21
Started her up after 7 weeks of cold soaking outside in all you lot have had thrown at you. Massive misfire for about 30 seconds then settled down to run as sweat as a nut :) 

Handbrake had been left off so as not to corrode on, but when applied made a few "spring unhappy" noises ... 10-15 on/off cycles appear to have sorted it, but might need to strip and clean the drums ... if when it ever warms up !! Not at all happy with all this white stuff on the ground first thing in the mornings !!

One tyre down 5 psi, so possibly a very slow leak from a rim.

Seemed to pull to the left for the first 2-3 miles, but then settled down to normal "dead straight with the hands off" behaviour.

So, all in all, I reckon she done well, as reliable as always ..  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 30 January 2018, 19:10:35
Quote from: Entwood on 30 January 2018, 18:15:21
Started her up after 7 weeks of cold soaking outside in all you lot have had thrown at you. Massive misfire for about 30 seconds then settled down to run as sweat as a nut :) 

Handbrake had been left off so as not to corrode on, but when applied made a few "spring unhappy" noises ... 10-15 on/off cycles appear to have sorted it, but might need to strip and clean the drums ... if when it ever warms up !! Not at all happy with all this white stuff on the ground first thing in the mornings !!

One tyre down 5 psi, so possibly a very slow leak from a rim.

Seemed to pull to the left for the first 2-3 miles, but then settled down to normal "dead straight with the hands off" behaviour.

So, all in all, I reckon she done well, as reliable as always ..  :y :y
Welcome back Nige. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 30 January 2018, 20:25:38
Quote from: Entwood on 30 January 2018, 18:15:21
Started her up after 7 weeks of cold soaking outside in all you lot have had thrown at you. Massive misfire for about 30 seconds then settled down to run as sweat as a nut :) 

Handbrake had been left off so as not to corrode on, but when applied made a few "spring unhappy" noises ... 10-15 on/off cycles appear to have sorted it, but might need to strip and clean the drums ... if when it ever warms up !! Not at all happy with all this white stuff on the ground first thing in the mornings !!

One tyre down 5 psi, so possibly a very slow leak from a rim.

Seemed to pull to the left for the first 2-3 miles, but then settled down to normal "dead straight with the hands off" behaviour.

So, all in all, I reckon she done well, as reliable as always ..  :y :y
Have you acclimatised yet? welcome home.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 30 January 2018, 21:42:16
Went to start Omega after 6 weeks sitting and the starter was stuck, a bang with a hammer and all was fine again.

Removed engine and box from my Manta, so I can get the box off for a rebuild.

(http://www.crclassics.co.uk/pics/v6/tn_IMAG0588.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2018, 08:05:08
Watching the battlebus drive into mot bay

Fingernails are taking a hammering
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 January 2018, 08:53:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2018, 08:05:08
Watching the battlebus drive into mot bay

Fingernails are taking a hammering

Have you remembered to take the ...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 January 2018, 08:55:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 January 2018, 08:53:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2018, 08:05:08
Watching the battlebus drive into mot bay

Fingernails are taking a hammering

Have you remembered to take the ...

The heady heights of 50 posts making you feel a bit giddy, clearly. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 January 2018, 09:05:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 January 2018, 08:55:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 January 2018, 08:53:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2018, 08:05:08
Watching the battlebus drive into mot bay

Fingernails are taking a hammering

Have you remembered to take the ...

The heady heights of 50 posts making you feel a bit giddy, clearly. ::)

"The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose." - James A. Baldwin  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 31 January 2018, 09:30:17
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2018, 15:23:38
Quote from: Lagondanet on 30 January 2018, 13:13:08
National Speeding Awareness Course.  :y
Interesting, aren’t they?  ::)
I enjoyed mine. We sat in tables of ten or so, the youngsters had little to say, and the ladies coud not wait for the interval to nip out for a smoke. We have lots of 20 limits in Somerset, and my aged chums are all getting caught.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 31 January 2018, 15:20:32
Quote from: terry paget on 31 January 2018, 09:30:17
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2018, 15:23:38
Quote from: Lagondanet on 30 January 2018, 13:13:08
National Speeding Awareness Course.  :y
Interesting, aren’t they?  ::)
I enjoyed mine. We sat in tables of ten or so, the youngsters had little to say, and the ladies coud not wait for the interval to nip out for a smoke. We have lots of 20 limits in Somerset, and my aged chums are all getting caught.

It did no harm
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 January 2018, 15:30:34
Quote from: terry paget on 31 January 2018, 09:30:17
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2018, 15:23:38
Quote from: Lagondanet on 30 January 2018, 13:13:08
National Speeding Awareness Course.  :y
Interesting, aren’t they?  ::)
I enjoyed mine. We sat in tables of ten or so, the youngsters had little to say, and the ladies coud not wait for the interval to nip out for a smoke. We have lots of 20 limits in Somerset, and my aged chums are all getting caught.

Oh. No doughnut competition in the car park at lunch break, then? ;)
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Post by: Nick W on 31 January 2018, 16:24:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 January 2018, 15:30:34
Quote from: terry paget on 31 January 2018, 09:30:17
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2018, 15:23:38
Quote from: Lagondanet on 30 January 2018, 13:13:08
National Speeding Awareness Course.  :y
Interesting, aren’t they?  ::)
I enjoyed mine. We sat in tables of ten or so, the youngsters had little to say, and the ladies coud not wait for the interval to nip out for a smoke. We have lots of 20 limits in Somerset, and my aged chums are all getting caught.

Oh. No doughnut competition in the car park at lunch break, then? ;)


He said Somerset, not Ireland ::)
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 January 2018, 18:25:06
Booked the wifes Subaru in for its MOT .
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Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2018, 18:26:37
Nowt, again, I feel left out. Unless I should post when I wash it or put fuel in it.  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2018, 18:50:51
Quote from: STEMO on 31 January 2018, 18:26:37
Nowt, again, I feel left out. Unless I should post when I wash it or put fuel in it.  ::)
Everyone else seems too
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Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2018, 22:13:44
Battlebus got a pass :y

So to celebrate, I drove the black kitty to Walsall :(
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Post by: neil74 on 01 February 2018, 00:04:33
Driven it a few miles and wondered when the speedo would come back to life and when the abs and traction control lights would go out..
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 February 2018, 07:09:00
They wont until you change or repair the ABS ECU.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 February 2018, 09:20:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2018, 22:13:44
Battlebus got a pass :y

So to celebrate, I drove the black kitty to Walsall :(

You should have said, I was in Willenhall at a tool manufacturers all day

Oh and thank god for that!
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 February 2018, 09:21:43
Washed it and put fuel in it  ;D ;D ;D :D :D

And some piss in the boot.
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 01 February 2018, 12:20:14
Picked up a trailer & towed my pals MGB to the spray shop.
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Post by: Pmacca2000 on 01 February 2018, 20:08:07
I finally replaced the cracked rear light and removed the polish from the recess the lights sit in😀
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Post by: YZ250 on 02 February 2018, 14:44:33
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2017, 15:30:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 June 2017, 13:10:09
Fitted a new hbv. Strangely, although I bought it from Eden Vauxhall, there were no markings/part number on it.  :-\ 

My Roebuck mole grips have an adjusting bolt that a multi point socket fits on to perfectly. Open the grips to fit the pipe clip, clamp the grips up, put the socket on the end and tighten the grips and slide clamp off.
I find using this method makes fitting the hbv an absolute pleasure to do.  ::)
Glad you enjoy it because, by the sound of the one you bought, you'll be doing it again shortly  :)

Looked up this old post from June 2017 and it made me laugh. Nearly seven months on, and less than two thousand miles, guess what I'll be changing when it arrives.  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2018, 11:45:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 01 February 2018, 09:20:56
You should have said, I was in Willenhall at a tool manufacturers all day
Damn, that's a shame :(.  Mind you, Thursday evening is all a bit fuzzy for some reason  :-[

Quote from: Fuse 19 on 01 February 2018, 09:20:56
Oh and thank god for that!
Yeah, sorry, I can't provide you with anything to alleviate your boredom this time around ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2018, 11:46:41
Drove the pussy back from Walsall late yesterday afternoon, dumped it at home, jumped into TBE, and went off to the local ABS meet.

A nice surprise was Omegatoy was there - good to see you again :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2018, 11:49:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2018, 11:46:41
and went off to the local ABS meet.
And end of an era, as after many, many years, the pub owners are selling up this weekend.  Fingers crossed the new owners will be as accommodating, and do honest, decent food at reasonable prices...


...though the fact they are getting a live-in chef makes me think it might turn wanky :(. Still, we'll find out next month, as its still on at the same place, and then decisions I suspect will be made from there :)
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Post by: annihilator on 03 February 2018, 13:22:00
after checking the maintainence guide which only details the  facelift front door card I set about removing the rear one and struggled until I found this obligatory "hidden " screw

(https://s17.postimg.org/eulgzbyxb/P1060032.jpg)

it's under a rubber bung at the bottom of where you put your fingers to pull the door shut. :D

John.
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Post by: omegod on 03 February 2018, 14:07:37
Quote from: annihilator on 03 February 2018, 13:22:00
after checking the maintainence guide which only details the  facelift front door card I set about removing the rear one and struggled until I found this obligatory "hidden " screw

(https://s17.postimg.org/eulgzbyxb/P1060032.jpg)

it's under a rubber bung at the bottom of where you put your fingers to pull the door shut. :D

John.

Any you were giving me grief for missing a door card  screw yesterday  ;D
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Post by: annihilator on 03 February 2018, 16:18:12
Shut up you  ;D
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 February 2018, 17:02:53
Passenger side 'Osram Nightbraker' on the mighty Signum decided to call it a day after about 18 month. Replaced with the old (piss poor) bulb which fortunately I kept.

Being on the passenger side all I needed to do was remove the washer bottle filler to gain access.
 


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Post by: Nick W on 04 February 2018, 17:23:18
Did the annual oil and plug change before I take it to France in 3 weeks. So that's 7980 miles since the last change.
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2018, 18:11:11
Put spare wheel on Battlebus
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 February 2018, 20:35:35
The rear parking sensors have packed up on the Disco and apparently the bumper has to come off to get at them.  ::)

I've worked out that it's the sensor on the offside corner that's not working, and that you can just about get your hand up behind the bumper to the sensor.  According to the chaps on the Disco3 forum it's possible but very fiddly to free the outboard sensors, so I thought I'd have a go.  :y

Within 15 minutes the tips of my fingers were getting frostbitten, so I decided to make a tactical withdrawal and come back to fight another day!  :D
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Post by: henryd on 04 February 2018, 22:54:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 February 2018, 20:35:35
The rear parking sensors have packed up on the Disco and apparently the bumper has to come off to get at them.  ::)

I've worked out that it's the sensor on the offside corner that's not working, and that you can just about get your hand up behind the bumper to the sensor.  According to the chaps on the Disco3 forum it's possible but very fiddly to free the outboard sensors, so I thought I'd have a go.  :y

Within 15 minutes the tips of my fingers were getting frostbitten, so I decided to make a tactical withdrawal and come back to fight another day!  :D

It's often the bumper wiring loom that's the problem and not the sensor,so good luck :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 February 2018, 01:19:32
Quote from: henryd on 04 February 2018, 22:54:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 February 2018, 20:35:35
The rear parking sensors have packed up on the Disco and apparently the bumper has to come off to get at them.  ::)

I've worked out that it's the sensor on the offside corner that's not working, and that you can just about get your hand up behind the bumper to the sensor.  According to the chaps on the Disco3 forum it's possible but very fiddly to free the outboard sensors, so I thought I'd have a go.  :y

Within 15 minutes the tips of my fingers were getting frostbitten, so I decided to make a tactical withdrawal and come back to fight another day!  :D

It's often the bumper wiring loom that's the problem and not the sensor,so good luck :y

Yes so I hear Henry.  The plan is to swap the 2 outboard sensors then if the offside is still goosed I know it's the wiring............. and the bumper has to come off!  ::)  :(

It's fiddly as f... though so it might be easier in the long run to take the bumper off.  :-\
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2018, 18:02:25
Took the spare off the Battlebus, and put the real wheel back on.

Might have to use for work tomorrow, as it sounded like it was running out of electricity.  Mind you, it might run out of fuel as well ;D
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Post by: neil74 on 05 February 2018, 18:23:34
Took it to a garage to ask how much it would be to weld up the ventilated chassis rails etc. to be told it would cost £2-300 minimum.
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Post by: tunnie on 05 February 2018, 22:47:00
Quote from: neil74 on 05 February 2018, 18:23:34
Took it to a garage to ask how much it would be to weld up the ventilated chassis rails etc. to be told it would cost £2-300 minimum.

Ok. It’s going to be one long ass haul to Serek’s but, including cost of fuel you would pay less than that and know it’s done right.  :y

When I say half. Knocking on door of half the cost.  :)
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Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2018, 13:37:17
Dropped it in for mot. And now we wait......
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Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2018, 14:59:59
And it passed.
Advisories on slight play in steering
Front tyre edge wear. Why the middles didn’t get and advisory I don’t know :D
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Post by: neil74 on 07 February 2018, 17:23:33
Having removed the sill covers yesterday to be pleasantly surprised at how much of the sills are still there. today I removed the rear seat base and nearside back rest along with the belt mounts to supposedly clear the way for the magical welder to do its job. although I still haven't decided whether I want to attempt the welding or get some goon to slap patches all over it..
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 February 2018, 19:35:40
Washed it. Didn't want to as it was cold, but it was covered in a white coat of road salt residue.
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Post by: STEMO on 07 February 2018, 19:38:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2018, 18:50:51
Quote from: STEMO on 31 January 2018, 18:26:37
Nowt, again, I feel left out. Unless I should post when I wash it or put fuel in it.  ::)
Everyone else seems too
Yep  ;D
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 February 2018, 20:12:26
Charged the battery in the Merc & then took it for a run out.
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Post by: Bigron on 07 February 2018, 20:16:36
I went out and kicked it! Bloody thing can't keep its coolant in..... >:( :(

Ron.
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2018, 17:58:04
Broke another coolant level sensor.

Put new tyres on it.
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Post by: Bigron on 08 February 2018, 20:27:02
Put UV tracer dye in the coolant, ran the engine at 2,000 rpm for 20 minutes - no sign of leak even with my UV torch.

Ron.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2018, 02:38:18
Quote from: Bigron on 08 February 2018, 20:27:02
Put UV tracer dye in the coolant, ran the engine at 2,000 rpm for 20 minutes - no sign of leak even with my UV torch.

Ron.
You're looking in the wrong place... Try under the driver's footwell carpet :-\
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Post by: annihilator on 10 February 2018, 14:32:40
Yesterday changed the Rh cat as it sounded like I was driving with a heavy chain dragging along the road when accelerating. :D
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 10 February 2018, 22:05:03
Got SWMBO's Subaru ready for its MOT on Tuesday.
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2018, 09:37:27
Used Battlebus to deliver something to a mate, and decided the front tyres are shite.  Took the Jag out afterwards and decided the rear tyres are shite.

Fortunately, having better control of bodily functions than that Barnsley chap, none of my shite leaked out in the process.
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2018, 10:49:54
Just checked the history, TBE's oil change is well overdue  :-[.

Looks cold and windy out today, albeit sunny  :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2018, 10:50:58
TBE did have a bit of a whinge at me last night, staying she wanted some TLC.  Just about every warning came up on the CID in the space of 2 miles  :-[
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Post by: STEMO on 11 February 2018, 11:36:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2018, 09:37:27
Used Battlebus to deliver something to a mate, and decided the front tyres are shite.  Took the Jag out afterwards and decided the rear tyres are shite.

Fortunately, having better control of bodily functions than that Barnsley chap, none of my shite leaked out in the process.
At least I don't have to spend all day on the potty after one of those mild southern curries.  :P
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Post by: Bigron on 11 February 2018, 11:40:05
At least they are not as watery as northern beer!  :P

Ron.
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2018, 18:59:24
Borderline if I had enough oil, so topped up TBE instead. I'll get some more oil, and make it a job for next month, when hopefully its not snowing like it has been today.

Topped up screenwash on TBE and the kitty, and changed the coolant bottle on TBE to one with a working sensor.

Also put the locking wheelbolts back on the rear of TBE, and properly retorqued the other bolts follow new tyres last week.
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Post by: ronnyd on 11 February 2018, 19:03:58
Cleaned it this afternoon, damn cold but quite enjoyable in a perverse sort of way. ;)
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Post by: neil74 on 12 February 2018, 01:26:06
I've put the seats back in and sill covers back on as i was sick of seeing them lying about.
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Post by: Keith ABS on 13 February 2018, 16:13:26
 Fitted an OPC style grille to the Zaf.
Makes it easier to spot in the car park now

Keith ABS
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Post by: Automaticman on 13 February 2018, 23:14:45
Fitted a shiny new YUASA battery £63.99 from CES, only had the car a week and couldn't even start the beast, fired up first time, tried to get an oil filter but Halfrauds only had screw type, CES told me paper element type on a 2000 V6 2.5 Ecotec but they didn't have one :0(
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Post by: tunnie on 15 February 2018, 10:01:55
Drove it to work for the first time this week, my god the ride in the 3.2 is so smooth like silk, after 3 days in M Sport BMW. Was looking forward to the drive today.  8)
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Post by: tunnie on 15 February 2018, 22:00:29
Topped up screenwash, that hot topic we have here.   ;D

Also gave it quick once over for all fluids and tyre check, all looking good.

Bonnet catch needed adjusting, as if put up a fight to open the bonnet.

Rear tyres going down bit quicker than 2.2’s did   ::)
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Post by: Bigron on 15 February 2018, 22:08:31
Lost most of my expansion tank's coolant. I thought I had found why - water pump - but opinions here differ and I'm confused.
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Post by: Andy H on 15 February 2018, 23:12:50
Quote from: Bigron on 15 February 2018, 22:08:31
Lost most of my expansion tank's coolant. I thought I had found why - water pump - but opinions here differ and I'm confused.
If the pump is leaking then coolant will dribble out of the drain hole on the underside of the pump body. You can't see the drain hole when the pump pulley is in place - you need to undo 3no 6mm bolts to get the pulley off to check.

2 possible sources of coolant dribbling down the front of the engine are the aluminium plate on the oil cooler (they corrode if the coolant isn't changed periodically) or the thermostat body / transfer tube (again they corrode if the coolant loses it's anti corrosion properties due to being too old).

If you can definitely see where the coolant is leaking then you have found your problem and are well on the way to fixing it  :y

If you are not certain then I strongly recommend that you make/get yourself a test cap for the coolant tank so that you can pressurise the system when the engine is cold. It is so much easier to find a leak (or leaks) when the engine is cold. (and you need to have the intake plenum off to be able to see the oil cooler plate and thermostat...............)
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Post by: omegod on 16 February 2018, 15:45:46
Removed from the DTI :

Fuel tank
Driveshafts
Differential
Self levelling pump
Gearbox n prop
Exhaust
Turbo
Starter
ECU
alternator

I need a long soak now  :'(
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Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 16 February 2018, 17:16:36
Took the red 3.2 up to Serek today,full exhaust system fitted....top job as usual :y Gave the car a seriously good spanking on the way home ;)
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Post by: terry paget on 18 February 2018, 12:28:53
Quote from: omegod on 16 February 2018, 15:45:46
Removed from the DTI :

Fuel tank
Driveshafts
Differential
Self levelling pump
Gearbox n prop
Exhaust
Turbo
Starter
ECU
alternator

I need a long soak now  :'(
Well done! Hard to know where to stop, isn't it? The ABS ECU might come in handy, also the headlights height sensor. I expect more suggestions will follow.
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Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2018, 16:38:51
Washed it yesterday. Not that you'd know, looking at it today  :(
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Post by: YZ250 on 18 February 2018, 18:27:22
Changed the HBV ..... for the second time in seven months (Good old genuine Vauxhall).  ::)  Stood like a lemon with the Digital Multimeter probes on the battery negative terminal and the removed lead, waiting for the delay timers to shut down so that I could check for parasitic drain. All good, so I whacked a new battery on it as the old one was struggling when left unused for a few days.
Washed it and then gave it an airing.  ;)
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Post by: aaronjb on 19 February 2018, 09:39:40
Fitted doors and a boot lid to it. Progress! The door hinges are the most cantankerous, difficult to adjust, agricultural thing you can imagine, though.. still, the bodyshop can do the final gapping.

(https://preview.ibb.co/cZhdt7/IMG_20180218_180052.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gHSYRS)

(Doors will come off again once I finish basically gapping the most annoying one, as they'll just get in the way..)
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2018, 19:24:55
Managed a 15min lunch break today, so jacked up the arse of the Pussy.

Yup, wheel bearing is proper fubar.

Bugger :(
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2018, 18:14:56
Painted and fitted the headlight washers. Bulk of the wiring was already fitted, so only needed to connect the pump feed and ground, plug in the relay and call it done 8)
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Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 19:38:51
Needed a (working) car, so wandered around to find one, brought it home to fill it back up with air, took it to train station, drove back to Brakkers, and abandoned it again.
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 February 2018, 20:13:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 19:38:51
Needed a (working) car, so wandered around to find one, brought it home to fill it back up with air, took it to train station, drove back to Brakkers, and abandoned it again.

That’s not a nice way to treat the Jaaaag!
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Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 20:24:10
Quote from: jimmy944 on 22 February 2018, 20:13:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 19:38:51
Needed a (working) car, so wandered around to find one, brought it home to fill it back up with air, took it to train station, drove back to Brakkers, and abandoned it again.

That’s not a nice way to treat the Jaaaag!
The Black Pussy is broken, so unusable. Sadly.  Not that it fits the parking spaces in Chiltern Railways brand new multistoreys...
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Post by: tunnie on 22 February 2018, 22:52:31
Wheel bearing that badly broken?
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2018, 09:42:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 20:24:10
Quote from: jimmy944 on 22 February 2018, 20:13:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 19:38:51
Needed a (working) car, so wandered around to find one, brought it home to fill it back up with air, took it to train station, drove back to Brakkers, and abandoned it again.

That’s not a nice way to treat the Jaaaag!
The Black Pussy is broken, so unusable. Sadly.  Not that it fits the parking spaces in Chiltern Railways brand new multistoreys...
The purchase price could have covered a ground up restoration of the Bullet...
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2018, 18:15:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2018, 09:42:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 20:24:10
Quote from: jimmy944 on 22 February 2018, 20:13:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 February 2018, 19:38:51
Needed a (working) car, so wandered around to find one, brought it home to fill it back up with air, took it to train station, drove back to Brakkers, and abandoned it again.

That’s not a nice way to treat the Jaaaag!
The Black Pussy is broken, so unusable. Sadly.  Not that it fits the parking spaces in Chiltern Railways brand new multistoreys...
The purchase price could have covered a ground up restoration of the Bullet...
No it wouldn't...
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2018, 18:16:53
Quote from: tunnie on 22 February 2018, 22:52:31
Wheel bearing that badly broken?
It was, yes.  Enough to allow the brake disc to rub on splash shield.

Fixed now though :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2018, 19:04:40
Wheel bearing replaced. Not by me, suffering a case of CBA (or more worryingly, a fear that I'd get partway through and not be able to get it off).

Its now a silent ride again :).  Trouble is, now when I boot it, I can start to hear the engine again ;D
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Post by: BazaJT on 23 February 2018, 19:41:12
Found out when I started it tonight to come home that the n/s side headlamp[which is also the drl]bulb has blown-was ok this morning when I parked it >:(
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 February 2018, 19:43:32
Drove it to Sainsburys and discovered the n/s/r tyre only had 5psi in it.  :o ;D
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Post by: Nick W on 24 February 2018, 08:56:57
Packed it last night, and drove to Dover this morning. I'm now sitting in the restaurant of the ferry, with breakfast.


A fortnight of taking it easy, drinking beer and eating cheese is ahead. Which also means I won't have to change the rest of the Baron wing-bolts :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2018, 08:58:37
Quote from: Nick W on 24 February 2018, 08:56:57
Packed it last night, and drove to Dover this morning. I'm now sitting in the restaurant of the ferry, with breakfast.


A fortnight of taking it easy, drinking beer and eating cheese is ahead. Which also means I won't have to change the rest of the Baron wing-bolts :y
Enjoy :y.  No France trips for me this year :(, but planning for a large group to go over next year, as its the 80th anniversary of the landings.
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Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 24 February 2018, 10:13:47
A bit late....but went up to Serek's yesterday,changed a door solenoid and replaced the bush on the steering idler with a Poly. Top job as usual and then took the opportunity of giving the old girl a thorough spanking on the way home....would have been rude not to! 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 24 February 2018, 11:57:28
Quote from: Nick W on 24 February 2018, 08:56:57
Packed it last night, and drove to Dover this morning. I'm now sitting in the restaurant of the ferry, with breakfast.


A fortnight of taking it easy, drinking beer and eating cheese is ahead. Which also means I won't have to change the rest of the Baron wing-bolts :y
Good for you! I used to go abroad several times a year with my family estates and Senators, taking my parents and growing family. One year we got to Farthing Corner services for our first stop only to find no-one had strapped youngest in his child seat. After the wall came down my wife  and 2 children flew to Berlin, but I drove there - much more fun.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 24 February 2018, 13:50:34
The cars don't get everyday use any more,so the regular 200+ mile round trip up to Serek's place is the ideal opportunity to blow the cobwebs away.....still impressed that a 17 year old car with 240k on the clock can still kick butt in today's traffic and in most cases do it with ease.....still loving my Omegas :-* :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 24 February 2018, 15:08:17
Replaced the blown headlamp bulb,so drls back in oreder as are the full compliment of the other lights.Easy job nothing to move/remove other than the plastic cover on the back of the light unit. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2018, 15:53:06
Attempted to take the Pussy out for a blast to test the wheel bearing, but the hunt was out again  >:(

I have nothing against the hunt, despite not liking horses much, but the braindead, arrogant, single mind, inconsiderate oppswits who spectate need to be treated in the same way as the fox that gets chased, as a bullet is too good for these knobheads.

Why do they feel its OK to just block the roads so they can get out and look? Or drive at 10mph, spending more time looking over the fields than where they are going, invariably swerving all over the road in the process.

Tuesdays, the lot of them  >:(


Still, I can confirm the horn on Kitty works well for extended periods.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 February 2018, 16:00:16
Quote from: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 24 February 2018, 10:13:47
A bit late....but went up to Serek's yesterday,changed a door solenoid and replaced the bush on the steering idler with a Poly. Top job as usual and then took the opportunity of giving the old girl a thorough spanking on the way home....would have been rude not to! 8)
Be interested to know what you think of that modification Ken.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2018, 19:36:32
Checked the pollen filter in the Pussy. As expected in needs replacing, as is to be expected when it has been dealer serviced.  The date stamps give the game away  ;D

Wrote up a guide for doing it (lot easier than on the X260, Mr DTM), then promptly did a fake air filter change, again to write up a guide.

I'm bloody determined to get some of the Jag mongrels to actually consider some DIY, rather than immediately assume that only dealers can do it, and that they will get fantastic service from dealers.  But its an uphill struggle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2018, 20:41:23
The 190 wasn't interested in starting yesterday when I was leaving for work, and I didn't have time to fart around with it, so had a look today.
First suspect was the correct one. Vegoil going thick due to cold temps. Filled the main filter with devils juice, to help[ it get started and mixed around 15% devils juice into the tank, and its running perfectly now.
Had to spend nearly £7  in the local filling station though, which makes me deeply unhappy.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 February 2018, 21:50:39
Makes me wonder if the 3.2 was to expire, within a 90 second walk, there are 5 takeaways. 2x Indians, a Chinese, Thai and a chicken burger place. They must all chuck their oil....

Given right car, could you pop to local supermarket stick a fivers worth diesel in then stick 50L of filtered oil from the takeaways in? Not sure how Mr Tax man would like that  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2018, 22:45:43
No need for the fivers worth of diesel apart from when the weather is cold. Just filter the oil and tip it in the tank.
Taxman isn't a problem. Its perfectly legal to use up to 2500 litres per year before duty is payable. Just need to keep a rolling 12 month record of what / when you've collected in case anyone asks. Although I never have been.
Don't bother getting any from Chinese. Too much fat in it, which blocks filters quickly. Indian is usually good stuff.
XUD engined cars (with a Bosch pump) are pretty good, as is the Isuzu engine 1.7 TD Cavalier. The best of the lot though is the Merc 190D. The injection pump is the size of a moped engine and would pump grease to the injectors if you could get it there from the tank,
which is why I have one.
There is of course a forum on the subject.
http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/mybbforum/index.php
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2018, 23:00:15
190D with a rare turbo conversion here Tunnie. Have a bid.  ;)
http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/mybbforum/index.php

Or if you've got far more money than sense.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-190-D-2-5-Red-Auto-Diesel-1992-62500-Miles-Ac-Leather-190D/152908320030?hash=item239a0bcd1e:g:97sAAOSwUg9ahMcx
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 February 2018, 23:02:06
That veggie oil site has a problem section called Dear Deidre.  The top thread is entitled Oh Dear, In The Doghouse Because Of VD ;D

Maybe we should have a similar section called Dear Uncle STEMO! ???

A problem shared and all that!  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 February 2018, 23:05:01
They ain’t cheap are they  :o

Do 406’s from 2000 era have these Bosch pumps?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2018, 23:11:41
Not sure, but the info might be on the forum somewhere. I think XUD engines can have a bosch or a lucas pump from memory. You need toook at the individual car to check.
Decent 190,s arent usually cheap, but they hold their price well, as they are known to be able to give over half a million miles without giving serious mechanical problems. Rust is their main problem tbh, but I cut it all out of mine and welded it up.
I paid £350 for mine, but it is very scruffy cosmetically. Ive also had to recommission brakes, suspension and various other things as it had been neglected.
They have a nice old school character about them, and handle very nicely. People who own them tend to love them.
I would expect to pay somewhere around £1500 for a half dcent one. That turbo one might go for more, as it is pretty rare in a rhd car.
I could be tempted by it myself tbh.
Its similar to doing an lpg conversion, in the sense that you do the sums regarding how much your outlay is likely to be, how much you will save per month, and how long it will take to pay for itself.
Your fuel will be close to £0, so it should pay for itself pretty quickly. I get around half my fuel free, some I pay for. I went and collected 100 litres of very nice oil the other day and paid a tenner for it.
Most people are happy to give it to you if they can rely on you taking it away when they want rid of it.
There are big companies who will collect it and pay them around 20p pl for it, but they are notoriously unreliable, which pisses people off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2018, 00:16:03
Do you find there is much competition for the oil? On the face of it it seems like there would be as it "worth" about £1/L to the right person.

Also, what kind of filtration setup do you use? i watched a youtube vid, clearly a knowledgeable chap, but seemed to be suggesting 3 x 150-200L tanks were required for his setup :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 00:34:28
Oil supply varies from time to time. Sometimes I have more than I have room to store it. Other times I struggle to get enough for my needs.
I had a couple of weeks like that recently, so went to Aldi and bought new oil at 80p per litre, which is still a decent saving on diesel.
There are lots of different options for filtering. If you have the space its easiest to have it filtered into 200 litre drums and even have an electric pump to a pipe and nozzle just like a pump in a petrol station.
I have very little space so I have three sock filters like this,one inside the other - 10micron, 5 micron and 1 micron filters.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FILTER-SOCK-3X28-MIXED-3-BAG-SET-WVO-VEG-OIL-BIODIESEL-COOKING-OIL-ENGINE-OIL/173141892616?hash=item28500f9e08:g:oDsAAOSwrklVL568

I have a kitchen sieve sitting on the top to cath the big bits of chips etc., then it drains through the filters into a bucket, about 15 litres at a time, then gets tipped into the car. Probably the simplest, most basic method of doing it.
For me,experience has taught me that to do this succesfully its much easier to just collect good quality oil, with little or no fat in it, or milky looking oil which may well contain water which doesnt do the injection pump any favours.
This needs a little bit of experience and trial and error tbh. but its best to let the oil sit and settle for at least a few days, so any fat or other crap will sit at the bottom of the containers. Its much easier to avoid tipping it in your filters then.
If anyone on here decides to have a go, Im not an expert, but will willingly give advice if I can.
The forum in the link above has plenty of info, but its arranged in a bit of a chaotic fashion and it can take a bit of digging to find what you need.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 February 2018, 07:47:47
Do you get people queuing at your front door asking for a chicken vindaloo?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2018, 10:38:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 February 2018, 00:34:28
This needs a little bit of experience and trial and error tbh. but its best to let the oil sit and settle for at least a few days, so any fat or other crap will sit at the bottom of the containers. Its much easier to avoid tipping it in your filters then.
If anyone on here decides to have a go, Im not an expert, but will willingly give advice if I can.
The forum in the link above has plenty of info, but its arranged in a bit of a chaotic fashion and it can take a bit of digging to find what you need.

As with most things in life!  :y

However it certainly does give me pause for thought, as someone who spends over £300pcm on diesel! That said, there is some kind of logistics involved in obtaing 50l+ of the stuff per week and disposing of all the waste cans and the residual unusable fat/water/crud (maybe 5% by volume?). Still, probably worth it for near free fuel.

Plus I've got a real hankering for a 1990's volvo - 740 maybe 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2018, 15:04:37
Quote from: tunnie on 24 February 2018, 21:50:39
Makes me wonder if the 3.2 was to expire, within a 90 second walk, there are 5 takeaways. 2x Indians, a Chinese, Thai and a chicken burger place. They must all chuck their oil....

Given right car, could you pop to local supermarket stick a fivers worth diesel in then stick 50L of filtered oil from the takeaways in? Not sure how Mr Tax man would like that  :-\
You have to remember that the sort of car that can run on this stuff will be old, and need lots of love to stop rot - not just the 3 monthly pressure wash that your Omega gets (and the sills show what happens ;)).  Also, it will not be like any modern diesel from a performance and technology (which I know is a big thing with you) side of things.


But if you're happy with giving it time and love, not falling for the snobbery, and happy to poodle about at a sedate pace, it can lead to some very cheap motoring.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 16:26:11
I wouldn't disagree with that, although if you buy one with the rot already sorted, or you sort the rot yourself, it shouldn't be a constant worry after that. Needs keeping an eye on periodically though, undoubtedly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2018, 16:36:58
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 February 2018, 16:26:11
I wouldn't disagree with that, although if you buy one with the rot already sorted, or you sort the rot yourself, it shouldn't be a constant worry after that. Needs keeping an eye on periodically though, undoubtedly.
And probably the salt washing off regularly in the winter months :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 February 2018, 16:48:14
I suspect that cars capable of running on veggie oil will fall foul of emissions standards as they get tighter, so it will come to an end sooner than later.  :-\

I've run two cars on veggie oil and while I saved cash and enjoyed beating the system, it was a faff to be honest and I only ever used clean oil from Costco in 20 litre bottles.  :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 17:14:34
Quote from: jimmy944 on 25 February 2018, 10:38:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 February 2018, 00:34:28
This needs a little bit of experience and trial and error tbh. but its best to let the oil sit and settle for at least a few days, so any fat or other crap will sit at the bottom of the containers. Its much easier to avoid tipping it in your filters then.
If anyone on here decides to have a go, Im not an expert, but will willingly give advice if I can.
The forum in the link above has plenty of info, but its arranged in a bit of a chaotic fashion and it can take a bit of digging to find what you need.

As with most things in life!  :y

However it certainly does give me pause for thought, as someone who spends over £300pcm on diesel! That said, there is some kind of logistics involved in obtaing 50l+ of the stuff per week and disposing of all the waste cans and the residual unusable fat/water/crud (maybe 5% by volume?). Still, probably worth it for near free fuel.

Plus I've got a real hankering for a 1990's volvo - 740 maybe 8)
Obtaining the amount you need may well be a matter of putting in the initial legwork, and a certain amount of luck as to how many restaurants are in your locality.
I don't like walking in cold and asking,and would probably make my life a bit easier if I did. Some people on the forum have their own little websites for their area and these are the people who often end up with the problem of too much oil.
Legally,a waste transfer note needs to be given to whoever you collect the oil from, but this is a very simple procedure.
The document is downloadable from the forum and can then be copied.
This satisfies the requirement for a paper trail to discourage people tipping down the drain.
Disposal of containers - I squash them down, put them in black bin liners and chuck them in the skip ot my local tip.
Disposal of leftover, fatty stuff can be a little more tricky. In theory it can be put in  the waste cooking oil tank at your local tip, if they have one, but most of the tips seem to have a resident "little hitler" who wants to argue about it.
It can be collected up until you have a reasonable quantity and then given to someone who makes biodiesel, if you have someone localish who does this.
It might be crap as WVO, but biodiesel producers will usually still be able to make use of it.
As TB says these cars are often slow by modern standards, although the Turbo,d 2190 on ebay can probably shift along nicely.
Also my first wvo car was a Cavalier 1,7 TD, and it was reasonably quick. In fact it was a hoot to drive, until I killed it dead.
I don't mind driving something slowish like my 190. It just requires a different technique. Get it up to speed and then try hard not to slow down. A bit like driving a truck really.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 17:17:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2018, 16:48:14
I suspect that cars capable of running on veggie oil will fall foul of emissions standards as they get tighter, so it will come to an end sooner than later.  :-\

I've run two cars on veggie oil and while I saved cash and enjoyed beating the system, it was a faff to be honest and I only ever used clean oil from Costco in 20 litre bottles.  :y

They tend to leave old cars alone as they die a natural death over time, so it isn't worth the admin of legislating for them.
It can be a faf, but it depends on circumstances and setup. I don't really have space to do it at home, so my small and basic system lives in the boot of the car and filtering / filling is done at work.
People with plenty of space at home have setups which require less messing around, once set up and can be used just like a pump at a fuel station.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 17:18:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2018, 16:36:58
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 February 2018, 16:26:11
I wouldn't disagree with that, although if you buy one with the rot already sorted, or you sort the rot yourself, it shouldn't be a constant worry after that. Needs keeping an eye on periodically though, undoubtedly.
And probably the salt washing off regularly in the winter months :)

I slap plenty of underseal on after welding to help with this, but I always give the car a bit of a blast underneath when washing them out of habit anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 February 2018, 19:03:55
Quote from: tunnie on 24 February 2018, 23:05:01
They ain’t cheap are they  :o

Do 406’s from 2000 era have these Bosch pumps?

Hdi from that era and no likey veggy oil ::)

Older 1.9Td will happily run on it though so up to about T reg
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2018, 19:37:39
Maybe if you could find a 1976 car, you could go for No tax, no MOT and no fuel costs  :D

Just the insurance to eliminate now...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 19:56:35
The one thing I cant avoid, and it really pisses me of is VED. Although if me and the car live long enough I might manage it.
Cant remember the criteria at the moment. Rolling 35 years ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2018, 20:01:55
Not sure, atm its 1976, but iirc its been that for a while....  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 20:14:46
Dunno, Ive lost track of it all. I had a feeling someone restored the rolling xx years, but I may be wrong. Cant be arsed googling it at the moment tbh. Got my roast pork to eat, and a bottle of Hop house 13 to wash it down with.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 25 February 2018, 20:36:55
ved exemption is rolling 40yrs soon to be joined by mot's from may 2018.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 20:45:05
In that case I have 12 years to go. It will soon fly by.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 25 February 2018, 20:51:12
I've got a 1976 avenger and a 71 avenger.. that have been sat in the garden for nearly 19 and 13 years respectively. and they still move and are not totally rusted away surprisingly..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 21:05:20
That is surprising. I had two of them, both seven years old and they were rotten as a pear. ;D
I liked them though. They were a good Escort alternative in their day. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2018, 21:19:36
Quote from: neil74 on 25 February 2018, 20:51:12
I've got a 1976 avenger and a 71 avenger.. that have been sat in the garden for nearly 19 and 13 years respectively. and they still move and are not totally rusted away surprisingly..

My dad rallying in one of those “back in the day”.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 February 2018, 21:33:49
I had a 1.6 auto avenger. I lent it to my builder mate for a day and, when he brought it back, it 'clanked'. Took me a while to get him to admit he'd hitched his trailer to the back and towed 1.5 ton (old ton) of sand.
He'd twisted the propshaft.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2018, 22:03:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 25 February 2018, 21:19:36
Quote from: neil74 on 25 February 2018, 20:51:12
I've got a 1976 avenger and a 71 avenger.. that have been sat in the garden for nearly 19 and 13 years respectively. and they still move and are not totally rusted away surprisingly..

My dad rallying in one of those “back in the day”.  ;D

They were a fairly useful rally car. Engine was tuneable and they handled well with the right bits bolted on.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2018, 22:31:19
It replaced a brace of Mk1 escort Mexico(ish)s. They were actually police specials with the Mexico running gear but without the stiffer shells, until they were stiffened up for rallying that is ;).

I can’t help but think if only he’d kept hold of the Mexico’s he could have retired rather sooner than he did  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 February 2018, 09:19:43
A mate of mine had an Avenger Tiger when we were young and stupid. :y

I recall several occasions when an unscheduled swapping of the front and rear ends of the car occurred. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 26 February 2018, 09:35:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 February 2018, 22:03:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 25 February 2018, 21:19:36
Quote from: neil74 on 25 February 2018, 20:51:12
I've got a 1976 avenger and a 71 avenger.. that have been sat in the garden for nearly 19 and 13 years respectively. and they still move and are not totally rusted away surprisingly..

My dad rallying in one of those “back in the day”.  ;D

They were a fairly useful rally car. Engine was tuneable and they handled well with the right bits bolted on.  :y

I sem to remember that the rear axle was much better mounted than the escorts of the day
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Terbs on 26 February 2018, 13:09:14
Nothing
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 February 2018, 14:29:22
Quote from: terbert on 26 February 2018, 13:09:14
Nothing

No, me neither, other than watch it gather snow. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2018, 15:03:55
Quote from: terbert on 26 February 2018, 13:09:14
Nothing
You'll be doing a lot of nothing now you've got a decent car, Tony. You'll soon be hankering for the good old days when you came out in the morning to be greeted by a pool of coolant on the drive, or getting stuck in the arse end of nowhere.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 February 2018, 15:07:20
Quote from: henryd on 26 February 2018, 09:35:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 February 2018, 22:03:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 25 February 2018, 21:19:36
Quote from: neil74 on 25 February 2018, 20:51:12
I've got a 1976 avenger and a 71 avenger.. that have been sat in the garden for nearly 19 and 13 years respectively. and they still move and are not totally rusted away surprisingly..

My dad rallying in one of those “back in the day”.  ;D

They were a fairly useful rally car. Engine was tuneable and they handled well with the right bits bolted on.  :y

I sem to remember that the rear axle was much better mounted than the escorts of the day
It was indeed. Coil springs rather than horse & cart springs, although highly specced works type Escorts also had expensive coil spring conversions iirc.
I well remember feeling chuffed at how sideways I got my Avenger on a bend one night, just before it sideswiped a tree and made an awful mess of the rear quarter panel.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Terbs on 26 February 2018, 15:18:24
Quote from: STEMO on 26 February 2018, 15:03:55
Quote from: terbert on 26 February 2018, 13:09:14
Nothing
You'll be doing a lot of nothing now you've got a decent car, Tony. You'll soon be hankering for the good old days when you came out in the morning to be greeted by a pool of coolant on the drive, or getting stuck in the arse end of nowhere.  ;D

Please let your words of wisdom be true ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 February 2018, 15:19:06
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 February 2018, 15:07:20
Quote from: henryd on 26 February 2018, 09:35:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 February 2018, 22:03:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 25 February 2018, 21:19:36
Quote from: neil74 on 25 February 2018, 20:51:12
I've got a 1976 avenger and a 71 avenger.. that have been sat in the garden for nearly 19 and 13 years respectively. and they still move and are not totally rusted away surprisingly..

My dad rallying in one of those “back in the day”.  ;D

They were a fairly useful rally car. Engine was tuneable and they handled well with the right bits bolted on.  :y

I sem to remember that the rear axle was much better mounted than the escorts of the day
It was indeed. Coil springs rather than horse & cart springs, although highly specced works type Escorts also had expensive coil spring conversions iirc.
I well remember feeling chuffed at how sideways I got my Avenger on a bend one night, just before it sideswiped a tree and made an awful mess of the rear quarter panel.  ::) ;D

Pride comes before a fall. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 February 2018, 15:32:02
True.  ;D Youthful exuberance and inexperience are a lethal combination.  ::)
Thing is, I was bringing the car over to England a few days later, so had to effect some sort of repair. I had lots of filler but not much hardener, but I reckoned if I mixed in what hardener I and and sprayed over the top with rattle cans it would go off eventually.
It didn't. Had the car another year after that and it was still like soft putty under the paint.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 February 2018, 15:37:47
Put a snow shovel in the boot...

Between that and winter tyres, it should stop snowing :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 26 February 2018, 16:58:19
Changed the ATF & filter in SWMBO'S Subaru , what a simple job !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2018, 08:17:29
Drove it home from work... Absolutely no problem at all, in spite of WSCCs utter failure to grit/clear any roads between the M23 and home...

Spent most of the dual carriageway sections in lane 2  ::) and was able to make better progress than the dawdling numpties blindly following the random path that had been cleared in approximately the same direction as the road  ???

I mean, really, when did a perfectly straight dual carriageway become a slalom course except for the plethora of roundabouts which are now miraculously straight?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 February 2018, 16:53:02
Took it on its first decent run since it was fixed. :)

And promptly broke it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 February 2018, 18:03:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 February 2018, 16:53:02
Took it on its first decent run since it was fixed. :)

And promptly broke it :(

Good job! Have you ever considered a job at a proving ground?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 February 2018, 17:23:13
Picked the Jag up from the garage, after being fixed again.  I walked into town to get it, I would have to say, there is a definite chill on that wind.

Timed it perfectly, as as I drove it home, there was a blizzard. But at least it was warm in the car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 28 February 2018, 19:50:41
What did you break now? You wimped out on fixing it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 March 2018, 12:08:46
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 February 2018, 18:03:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 February 2018, 16:53:02
Took it on its first decent run since it was fixed. :)

And promptly broke it :(

Good job! Have you ever considered a job at a proving ground?


He wouldn't last five minutes.


It would go like this:


Boss: How is the new tester getting on?
Manager: the oppser has got to go
Why?
Because the door handle has fallen off, the lights have fused, the table collapsed and my coffee mug leaks. And all he did was walk in and say Hello!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 March 2018, 14:35:47
Quote from: Nick W on 01 March 2018, 12:08:46
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 February 2018, 18:03:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 February 2018, 16:53:02
Took it on its first decent run since it was fixed. :)

And promptly broke it :(

Good job! Have you ever considered a job at a proving ground?


He wouldn't last five minutes.


It would go like this:


Boss: How is the new tester getting on?
Manager: the oppser has got to go
Why?
Because the door handle has fallen off, the lights have fused, the table collapsed and my coffee mug leaks. And all he did was walk in and say Hello!

Still, any day when you don't contribute any space debris is a good day. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 March 2018, 15:36:15
Quote from: Nick W on 01 March 2018, 12:08:46
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 February 2018, 18:03:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 February 2018, 16:53:02
Took it on its first decent run since it was fixed. :)

And promptly broke it :(

Good job! Have you ever considered a job at a proving ground?


He wouldn't last five minutes.


It would go like this:


Boss: How is the new tester getting on?
Manager: the oppser has got to go
Why?
Because the door handle has fallen off, the lights have fused, the table collapsed and my coffee mug leaks. And all he did was walk in and say Hello!
Then to top it off, he blew up the tea room!

Corrected for you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2018, 17:19:31
Quote from: tunnie on 28 February 2018, 19:50:41
What did you break now? You wimped out on fixing it?
Wheel bearing, both times.  The replacement lasted about 100miles before giving up worse than the original. Still, the caliper mounting bracket held the wheel (via the disc) reasonably straight until I'd slowed down.

I came home slowly, and not via the motorway ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2018, 17:21:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 March 2018, 14:35:47
Still, any day when you don't contribute any space debris is a good day. :-X

Quote from: Fuse 19 on 01 March 2018, 15:36:15
Then to top it off, he blew up the tea room!


Bullying baskets, the pair of you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 March 2018, 17:58:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2018, 17:19:31
Quote from: tunnie on 28 February 2018, 19:50:41
What did you break now? You wimped out on fixing it?
Wheel bearing, both times.  The replacement lasted about 100miles before giving up worse than the original. Still, the caliper mounting bracket held the wheel (via the disc) reasonably straight until I'd slowed down.

I came home slowly, and not via the motorway ;D

So either:

1) badly fitted & failed
2) crap part
3) your driving style destroyed it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2018, 18:12:16
Quote from: tunnie on 01 March 2018, 17:58:32
So either:

1) badly fitted & failed
2) crap part
3) your driving style destroyed it.
1 or 2, as I was being a good boy (travelling in works time), plus trying to improve on my previous tank average of 27mpg ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Automaticman on 01 March 2018, 22:12:28
New front tyres  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 March 2018, 10:03:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2018, 18:12:16
1 or 2, as I was being a good boy (travelling in works time), plus trying to improve on my previous tank average of 27mpg ;D

I'd be surprised if even your powers of car destruction extended to killing a bearing in less than 100miles!

Did Jaaaaag fit it for you? I'd be mildly vexed to say the least!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 March 2018, 10:18:34
Quote from: jimmy944 on 02 March 2018, 10:03:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2018, 18:12:16
1 or 2, as I was being a good boy (travelling in works time), plus trying to improve on my previous tank average of 27mpg ;D

I'd be surprised if even your powers of car destruction extended to killing a bearing in less than 100miles!

Did Jaaaaag fit it for you? I'd be mildly vexed to say the least!

As he walked I think I know who he used.

Brackley is not posh enough for a Jaaaag dealer.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 March 2018, 10:19:15
I've used either car since Tuesday, bus has not been used for longer. It needs a run next week, might steal it for work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 March 2018, 10:43:25
Drove to the baker to get bread.
Now the back brake is grinding >:(
And with 1200 miles to do before we get home, I'll have to do something about it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 March 2018, 11:22:42
Thawed out SWMBO's Galaxy and drove it to the local garage for an MOT.

I thought that front wheel drive and a heavy diseasal engine would help with traction but it took lots of shovelling to get the battlebus off the drive through 1/2" of dry snow >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 March 2018, 12:10:02
Quote from: Andy H on 02 March 2018, 11:22:42
Thawed out SWMBO's Galaxy and drove it to the local garage for an MOT.

I thought that front wheel drive and a heavy diseasal engine would help with traction but it took lots of shovelling to get the battlebus off the drive through 1/2" of dry snow >:(

strange isn't it,my old A3 TD is like a half track and will go anywhere as long as the wheels are on the ground :-X,my Focus on the other hand is fricking useless,Touareg is very good too :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2018, 12:37:18
The Jag has been pretty dependable, a few steep icey slopes around work which others struggled with yet it just cruised past with little drama, was quite surprised with it being rear wheel drive.

I do think tyre width has a great deal to do with it though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 March 2018, 12:43:30
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 March 2018, 12:37:18
The Jag has been pretty dependable, a few steep icey slopes around work which others struggled with yet it just cruised past with little drama, was quite surprised with it being rear wheel drive.

I do think tyre width has a great deal to do with it though.

My Jag is utterly shite on anything other that 'hot melted tarmac' :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 March 2018, 13:32:46
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 March 2018, 12:37:18
The Jag has been pretty dependable, a few steep icey slopes around work which others struggled with yet it just cruised past with little drama, was quite surprised with it being rear wheel drive.

I do think tyre width has a great deal to do with it though.
I found the 245/40/18s were fine on my 3.2s, although laterly I did fit winters to them...

And whilst for 99% of our weather, regular tyres are perfectly adequate, winter tyres do make a very marked difference to the worst 30% of our weather.

And having worked all sorts of stupid hours, not getting to work because they haven't gritted is not an option.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 02 March 2018, 17:16:05
 Not on mine but SWMBO,s Mundano, she chose the little used back lane to go to the station. Road blocked by two vans in the ditch, she reversed without looking, straight in and then onto the snow drift beaching it. Tearful phone call to me had me having to leave work to go and dig it out.
Mind you, the local farmer was well pissed. He tried to drive past with his Manituo telescopic fork lift and put that into the ditch ::) :D ;D.
Local marine unit police helped us get it out as it was truly beached. They had a Land Rover with only one diff working

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 March 2018, 17:23:07
Quote from: Keith ABS on 02 March 2018, 17:16:05
Not on mine but SWMBO,s Mundano, she chose the little used back lane to go to the station. Road blocked by two vans in the ditch, she reversed without looking, straight in and then onto the snow drift beaching it. Tearful phone call to me had me having to leave work to go and dig it out.
Mind you, the local farmer was well pissed. He tried to drive past with his Manituo telescopic fork lift and put that into the ditch ::) :D ;D.
Local marine unit police helped us get it out as it was truly beached. They had a Land Rover with only one diff working

Keith ABS

Is she like mine? Unable to reverse using mirrors, so peers hopelessly at an angle sort of rearwards, and is then surprised to hit something. No chance she could reverse into a parking slot. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 March 2018, 18:16:01
Took the 190 for an MOT. It failed on a track rod end and a numberplate bulb (which I should have noticed before).
Advisories on rear tyres, and play in front wheel bearings.
Not bad for 28 years old and 236000 miles I suppose.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 March 2018, 18:24:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 02 March 2018, 10:03:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2018, 18:12:16
1 or 2, as I was being a good boy (travelling in works time), plus trying to improve on my previous tank average of 27mpg ;D

I'd be surprised if even your powers of car destruction extended to killing a bearing in less than 100miles!

Did Jaaaaag fit it for you? I'd be mildly vexed to say the least!
I would sooner a 2yr old fit it than any of the Jag dealers around here.  You'd be off your rocker to let any of them to touch your car ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 March 2018, 18:27:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 March 2018, 13:32:46
I found the 245/40/18s were fine on my 3.2s, although laterly I did fit winters to them...
Mrs TB has had no real issues with her 245/40/18s on TBE, though she did say the TC light flickered as she came up the hill through the estate...  ...but no dramas
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Boatboy on 03 March 2018, 11:19:54
New 246 coil pack. Seems to be running steady on the requisite No of cylinders again.
Snowy roads are no place for an omega that might  unexpectedly fire on all 6.

Good news no oil down the holes, bad news snow run off prevented scuttle being sealed.

Tin foil protection for now.

Steve


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 March 2018, 12:42:07
If scuttle needs sealing, something is wrong. 99 times out of 100, the windscreen seal is not fully seated along the bottom edge of the glass.  Push this thoroughly back on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 March 2018, 13:12:35
Stopped for lunch just south of Bordeaux where it's 16° :y .
The grinding is getting worse, and the visible metal to metal area is noticeably bigger.
So it looks like I'll be doing an emergency rear pad change on Monday, assuming that I can find some >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 03 March 2018, 15:31:15
Quote from: Nick W on 03 March 2018, 13:12:35
Stopped for lunch just south of Bordeaux where it's 16° :y .
The grinding is getting worse, and the visible metal to metal area is noticeably bigger.
So it looks like I'll be doing an emergency rear pad change on Monday, assuming that I can find some >:(

I’m surprised you are owning up to this Nick. ::) good luck with locating a set. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 03 March 2018, 15:54:08
I found an Opel dealers in Limoges some years ago who were very helpful when I needed a fan motor relay.

I will happily send you a set over but wont get the post till Monday now if you are really stuck and are there for a few more days..think we could do next day DHL or similar.

Drop me a pm if you get stuck :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 March 2018, 20:41:32
Quote from: Shackeng on 03 March 2018, 15:31:15
Quote from: Nick W on 03 March 2018, 13:12:35
Stopped for lunch just south of Bordeaux where it's 16° :y .
The grinding is getting worse, and the visible metal to metal area is noticeably bigger.
So it looks like I'll be doing an emergency rear pad change on Monday, assuming that I can find some >:(

I’m surprised you are owning up to this Nick. ::) good luck with locating a set. :y


Why the surprise? They've been on there six years, and looked OK the last time I was under there; sometime last summer. Or spring. Or possibly even for the MOT last year ;D  If I'd had any suspicion about them, I would have dealt with them before we left


Now we're at my aunt's house, there's a motor factors 6 miles away in the next town. I'll head there on Monday and get a set of pads. They seem to be a fairly common GM fitment. I'm limited by tools and equipment, but I reckon I can safely change brake pads using the scissor jack and a big block of timber for an axle stand.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 March 2018, 20:46:30
Cleared all the snow off the Subaru & used it to go & view a house with a huge double garage .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 03 March 2018, 22:03:48
Quote from: Nick W on 03 March 2018, 20:41:32
Quote from: Shackeng on 03 March 2018, 15:31:15
Quote from: Nick W on 03 March 2018, 13:12:35
Stopped for lunch just south of Bordeaux where it's 16° :y .
The grinding is getting worse, and the visible metal to metal area is noticeably bigger.
So it looks like I'll be doing an emergency rear pad change on Monday, assuming that I can find some >:(

I’m surprised you are owning up to this Nick. ::) good luck with locating a set. :y


Why the surprise? They've been on there six years, and looked OK the last time I was under there; sometime last summer. Or spring. Or possibly even for the MOT last year ;D  If I'd had any suspicion about them, I would have dealt with them before we left


Now we're at my aunt's house, there's a motor factors 6 miles away in the next town. I'll head there on Monday and get a set of pads. They seem to be a fairly common GM fitment. I'm limited by tools and equipment, but I reckon I can safely change brake pads using the scissor jack and a big block of timber for an axle stand.

I had to do similar last summer with father in laws Bessacar camper in Spain,40  degrees is too bloody hot to be doing anything other than drinking beer,had to show passport to buy pads from dealer  (fiat) too, €100 in Spain and about 25 sheets here :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Boatboy on 04 March 2018, 11:10:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 March 2018, 12:42:07
If scuttle needs sealing, something is wrong. 99 times out of 100, the windscreen seal is not fully seated along the bottom edge of the glass.  Push this thoroughly back on.

Thanks for the tip, thought that was more a trim rather than a seal.
Which way am I likely needing to push? Perpendicular to the screen or up the screen.

Steve

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 March 2018, 11:15:45
Quote from: Boatboy on 04 March 2018, 11:10:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 March 2018, 12:42:07
If scuttle needs sealing, something is wrong. 99 times out of 100, the windscreen seal is not fully seated along the bottom edge of the glass.  Push this thoroughly back on.

Thanks for the tip, thought that was more a trim rather than a seal.
Which way am I likely needing to push? Perpendicular to the screen or up the screen.

Steve
Both probably. The bit you see clips down into a c section into which the screen slots. (this is actually the case for the entire screen trim, front and tailgate ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 March 2018, 15:19:29
New front discs and pads on Friday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 March 2018, 08:01:44
Changed front springs and pads on a friends 5 year old Focus, shit of a job, most of the bolts were seized, they use that pain in the arse strut into knuckle arrangement and the inner CV boot had also popped off (missed at MOT!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 March 2018, 11:32:25
Pads are ordered; I'll pick them up tomorrow.
So I have to raid Bear's woodpile for an improvised axle stand, and find a plank so I don't dig up his drive with the jack.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 March 2018, 11:44:17
Taken it to be washed , get that bloody salt off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 March 2018, 17:44:03
Jacked it up to check this wheel bearing isn't shagged before I use it...

...although I've just decided that I CBA to go into the office tomorrow, so I needn't have rushed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 March 2018, 22:25:17
Took battery off it to put some lectrickery into it,will refit it next weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 March 2018, 13:57:47
Jetwashed all wheelarches before that salt takes a grip.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 15:04:58
collected the pads, and replaced these:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ogru2lur2y54y4/IMG_20180306_154955%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)


from the state of the back of the disc, that pad had been rusted in place for some time. It certainly wasn't easy to remove with the limited tools I have here.


I'll get new discs for it when I return home, as the pads cost twice as much as I would normally pay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2018, 18:00:45
When I ran out of pads on my mates Insignificant (that I was using for the fortnight, he was in his Morgan) going down to SW France, we got pads, tools and mechanic flown out...

...but wasn't that extravagant, the mechanic was coming out joining us on holibobs anyway ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 18:13:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2018, 18:00:45
When I ran out of pads on my mates Insignificant (that I was using for the fortnight, he was in his Morgan) going down to SW France, we got pads, tools and mechanic flown out...

...but wasn't that extravagant, the mechanic was coming out joining us on holibobs anyway ;D


I only needed to borrow some wood, a hammer and a nail. Had it done less than an hour after getting back to the house.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2018, 18:17:43
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 18:13:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2018, 18:00:45
When I ran out of pads on my mates Insignificant (that I was using for the fortnight, he was in his Morgan) going down to SW France, we got pads, tools and mechanic flown out...

...but wasn't that extravagant, the mechanic was coming out joining us on holibobs anyway ;D


I only needed to borrow some wood, a hammer and a nail. Had it done less than an hour after getting back to the house.
I sat on my arse drinking beer, and watched poor Chris do it all.  Highly recommended ;D.  Mind you, Chris was necking more beer that me.  We all decided that we would test it the next morning ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 March 2018, 20:58:27
M3 was broke today on way home, so took to the back roads. A very enjoyable drive, Spotify was picking some good tunes, engine was running silky smooth, somehow more the usual and not sure if it was the air today but the 3.2 was really flying along.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 March 2018, 09:40:19
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 18:13:11
I only needed to borrow some wood, a hammer and a nail. Had it done less than an hour after getting back to the house.

No bailing wire? It does sound like you've gone completely native with the vehicular repair standard, after all ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 March 2018, 11:22:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 March 2018, 09:40:19
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 18:13:11
I only needed to borrow some wood, a hammer and a nail. Had it done less than an hour after getting back to the house.

No bailing wire? It does sound like you've gone completely native with the vehicular repair standard, after all ;)


Various bits of wood were used to chock the car, as an axle stand and to put under the car's jack so it didn't dig up Bear's recently tarmaced drive. The nail knocked the pins out, once I'd blunted its end on a stone.




I could have bought a trolley jack, axle stands, pin punch set, my own hammer, a mat to lie on and some scented candles, but it was a simple temporary fix on a car; not a religious ceremony.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 March 2018, 11:55:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 March 2018, 09:40:19
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 18:13:11
I only needed to borrow some wood, a hammer and a nail. Had it done less than an hour after getting back to the house.

No bailing wire? It does sound like you've gone completely native with the vehicular repair standard, after all ;)

To have gone properly native, he'd have left it by the side of the road to rust, and for plants to grow out of, and bought another disposable Cirogeot to "enjoy" the journey home in. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2018, 13:26:50
Quote from: Nick W on 07 March 2018, 11:22:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 March 2018, 09:40:19
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 18:13:11
I only needed to borrow some wood, a hammer and a nail. Had it done less than an hour after getting back to the house.

No bailing wire? It does sound like you've gone completely native with the vehicular repair standard, after all ;)


Various bits of wood were used to chock the car, as an axle stand and to put under the car's jack so it didn't dig up Bear's recently tarmaced drive. The nail knocked the pins out, once I'd blunted its end on a stone.




I could have bought a trolley jack, axle stands, pin punch set, my own hammer, a mat to lie on and some scented candles, but it was a simple temporary fix on a car; not a religious ceremony.
Last time I got under a car to do a job (many moons ago), I got scented.....by a passing dog.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 March 2018, 14:22:31
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2018, 13:26:50
Last time I got under a car to do a job (many moons ago), I got scented.....by a paissing dog.

FTFY.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 March 2018, 12:25:50
chucked a pair or Meyle HD track rod ends on the Zafira,
Booked in for geometry later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 March 2018, 17:28:51
Cleaned the Desmond, seemed quite chilly when i first started but warmed up nicely when i got going. Seemed a damn sight easier to clean than daughters black Mondeo that i did Tuesday. It seemed to have a lot of bigger panels. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 10 March 2018, 15:02:42
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2018, 15:04:58
collected the pads, and replaced these:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ogru2lur2y54y4/IMG_20180306_154955%5B1%5D.jpg?dl=1)


from the state of the back of the disc, that pad had been rusted in place for some time. It certainly wasn't easy to remove with the limited tools I have here.


I'll get new discs for it when I return home, as the pads cost twice as much as I would normally pay.
Congratulations on your improvised overseas repair. Was the 4th pad stuck in, little worn, seized piston?
You have got me checking the records of my 6 Omegas, all in daily use. I last changed rear brake pads in May 2013 on my 3.2, mileage 171K, checked May 2015 good, mileage now 190K. Two other car checks came out as 3/4 worn in Mar 2017. I have twice tried to buy TC pads, only to be told no stock in Drive Bristol. I guess I must order some. Is there an online supplier?

I imagine when Quentin Wilson was told on Top Gear, chatting to the Police Workshop man concerning police use of 24v Senators, "we change the brake pads every 2 weeks and the tyres once a month" he meant 'front brake pads'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 March 2018, 17:32:52
You worry FAR too much.


Pads are a common part, available the next day even in rural France.


The improvisation was tools, NOT the parts.


In 30 years of driving abroad, this is the first time I've ever had to touch the car. I'm not going to take parts and tools just in case.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 19:40:39
Broke it AGAIN  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:32:13
Discovered my 3.2 is actually silver, not battleship grey. Old girl looks decent-ish again, at least presentable for MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:37:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 19:40:39
Broke it AGAIN  >:(

Wheel bearing? You properly breaking it or being over dramatic.

Not putting much confidence in me getting a 6 year old XF or XJ  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:37:49
Quote from: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:32:13
Discovered my 3.2 is actually silver, not battleship grey. Old girl looks decent-ish again, at least presentable for MOT.

Washed and hoovered the bus as well, comes up well with little effort.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 20:41:49
Quote from: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:37:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 19:40:39
Broke it AGAIN  >:(

Wheel bearing? You properly breaking it or being over dramatic.

Not putting much confidence in me getting a 6 year old XF or XJ  :-\
No tunes, no TV, no seat heaters/coolers, no massage, uncontrolled climate, no parking aids, no nav, no dvd.  I had to talk to Mrs TB going to mums and back.


Attempting to fix a minor annoyance has not ended well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 20:44:00
Quote from: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:37:07
Not putting much confidence in me getting a 6 year old XF or XJ  :-\
Be ideal for you, you can just take it to a garage to fix :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 March 2018, 21:11:15
Stuck the V grill back on the Corsa  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 11 March 2018, 21:32:59
So today with the help of my neighbour I began stripping down the front end of my Omega to sort out the PAS leak.

In the process of doing this I discovered I had a bunch of siezed screws and nuts.

The front off side brake caliper is seized

The Headlamp level sensor has been bodged onto the wishbone with tiewraps rather than transfer the bracket to the new wishbone.

The Condenser core was split (I expected this to be honest)

The Multiram had been refitted incorrectly so one of the rubbers was pinched where it attaches to the inlet manifold/plenum

The high pressure PAS hose I'd picked up yesterday was not going to fit!  It had a different fitting on the end and the length of the hose and the angle of the attachment meant it would not line up with the pump, which meant I wouldn't even be able to look at getting a banjo bolt to fit.

I also discovered the front crossmember was heavily corroded.  I've spotted a brand new crossmember on ebay but I'll have to ask my step father if he fancies welding it for me!

So I've put an order online tonight for a new condenser and dryer, new pads and discs and wear indicator and a set of caliper seals and I'm onto plan D now with the PAS hose.  In the worse case, I have a hydraulics firm in Bolton who reckon they can either repair my hose or fabricate a new one.

Knackered now and ready for bed!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 23:13:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 20:44:00
Quote from: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:37:07
Not putting much confidence in me getting a 6 year old XF or XJ  :-\
Be ideal for you, you can just take it to a garage to fix :P

I might need a few promotions to afford to do that :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 March 2018, 06:56:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 20:41:49
Quote from: tunnie on 11 March 2018, 20:37:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 March 2018, 19:40:39
Broke it AGAIN  >:(

Wheel bearing? You properly breaking it or being over dramatic.

Not putting much confidence in me getting a 6 year old XF or XJ  :-\
No tunes, no TV, no seat heaters/coolers, no massage, uncontrolled climate, no parking aids, no nav, no dvd.  I had to talk to Mrs TB going to mums and back.


Attempting to fix a minor annoyance has not ended well.
At least you're finding your way around the cat. After you've broken it a few more times, you'll be an expert  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 March 2018, 10:52:37
Fitted a (heated a-la Ford, tinted) windscreen.

(https://preview.ibb.co/h9q9iS/image3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jTiUiS)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 March 2018, 13:07:47
I'd have put that on towards the end. A bit fragile to be working around.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 March 2018, 13:21:18
If its anything like mine, that will be the first of about 15 fittings  >:(

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 March 2018, 13:24:50
Quote from: STEMO on 12 March 2018, 13:07:47
I'd have put that on towards the end. A bit fragile to be working around.  ;D

Ah yes, but you have to take the steering column out to get to drill the mountings.. so as Jimmy suggests, it'll be on & off a number of times!

It's also the only way you can set the position of the wipers (which, again, have to go in before the dashboard).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 March 2018, 13:26:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 March 2018, 13:24:50
Quote from: STEMO on 12 March 2018, 13:07:47
I'd have put that on towards the end. A bit fragile to be working around.  ;D

Ah yes, but you have to take the steering column out to get to drill the mountings.. so as Jimmy suggests, it'll be on & off a number of times!

It's also the only way you can set the position of the wipers (which, again, have to go in before the dashboard).
Just fickin hurry up and get it finished.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 March 2018, 13:29:15
Building a kit car is on my (short) bucket list. I would like to do a Stratos replica. It will probably never happen though. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 March 2018, 13:31:00
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 March 2018, 13:24:50
Quote from: STEMO on 12 March 2018, 13:07:47
I'd have put that on towards the end. A bit fragile to be working around.  ;D

Ah yes, but you have to take the steering column out to get to drill the mountings.. so as Jimmy suggests, it'll be on & off a number of times!

It's also the only way you can set the position of the wipers (which, again, have to go in before the dashboard).

Don't forget (and I'm sure you haven't!) about getting the pitch of the screen rights so there is the right tension in the hood. If you're bothering with one at all that is  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 March 2018, 15:10:46
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 March 2018, 10:52:37
Fitted a (heated a-la Ford, tinted) windscreen.

(https://preview.ibb.co/h9q9iS/image3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jTiUiS)

Either you're building it in the dining room or your garage is much too tidy. ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 March 2018, 15:16:04
 ;D ;D That's the garage in the house - you couldn't park much in it, mind (thankfully the Cobra is very 1960s sized!)

I could post a picture of the other garage - that's much less tidy  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 March 2018, 18:03:36
Quote from: STEMO on 12 March 2018, 06:56:56
At least you're finding your way around the cat.
The second it happened, I had the sick-to-the-pit-of-your-stomach type feeling.  But then soon went all pragmatic, and felt at least I'd learnt some things, even if I had bricked an important module in the process.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 13 March 2018, 10:14:51
 Charged the battery on the Monza and fired it up after a few hours

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 13 March 2018, 18:51:54
Got the Terracan back from my son in law as he has now bought a Shogun spent the afternoon cleaning it as the Jeep is going next week need the cash for a new house!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2018, 19:23:17
Just shy of £130 later, and a trip to a breakers to pick up a slightly scratched touchscreen, the Black Pussy again allows access to climate, seat temperature control and massage, parking sensors, navigation, wireless, TV, CD player, Stored CDs, aux music, iPod, Bluetooth tunes, phone, setting the clock and so on.

Modern cars, so dependent on the screen  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 13 March 2018, 19:43:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 March 2018, 19:23:17
Just shy of £130 later, and a trip to a breakers to pick up a slightly scratched touchscreen, .......
How did you break the original screen?  ???

Quote
Modern cars, so dependent on the screen  :(
And on many it's just stuck there in the middle like an iPad sikafled to the dash & not something I like
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 19:52:10
Quote from: Andy B on 13 March 2018, 19:43:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 March 2018, 19:23:17
Just shy of £130 later, and a trip to a breakers to pick up a slightly scratched touchscreen, .......
How did you break the original screen?  ???

Quote
Modern cars, so dependent on the screen  :(
And on many it's just stuck there in the middle like an iPad sikafled to the dash & not something I like
Pardon?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 19:54:35
Wifey's lets her call with voice, dictate and read back text, sat nav, radio, etc, etc. It's the main selling point of that particular model, and is built for the modern generation, not for old fogies like us.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 13 March 2018, 20:15:30
Sold 2  :)

I quite like this new Jag forum  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 March 2018, 20:20:42
Don't know what the new Astra dash looks like,but I know what Andy B means.The new Fiesta-and at least some modern Mercs-have such a screen and it looks like an afterthought just stuck to the dash with no attempt made to integrate it into the dash design.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:07:19
Quote from: BazaJT on 13 March 2018, 20:20:42
Don't know what the new Astra dash looks like,but I know what Andy B means.The new Fiesta-and at least some modern Mercs-have such a screen and it looks like an afterthought just stuck to the dash with no attempt made to integrate it into the dash design.
It looks like a design feature, not an afterthought of an iPad stuck on the facia.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2018, 21:31:08
Quote from: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:07:19
Quote from: BazaJT on 13 March 2018, 20:20:42
Don't know what the new Astra dash looks like,but I know what Andy B means.The new Fiesta-and at least some modern Mercs-have such a screen and it looks like an afterthought just stuck to the dash with no attempt made to integrate it into the dash design.
It looks like a design feature, not an afterthought of an iPad stuck on the facia.
Although, if it were an iPad stuck on the dash, at least you could replace/update it periodically  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:40:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2018, 21:31:08
Quote from: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:07:19
Quote from: BazaJT on 13 March 2018, 20:20:42
Don't know what the new Astra dash looks like,but I know what Andy B means.The new Fiesta-and at least some modern Mercs-have such a screen and it looks like an afterthought just stuck to the dash with no attempt made to integrate it into the dash design.
It looks like a design feature, not an afterthought of an iPad stuck on the facia.
Although, if it were an iPad stuck on the dash, at least you could replace/update it periodically  ::)
Apparently, there is an update for it. The nice Vauxhall dealer in Barnsley said they will do it when it next goes in.  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
There's a few of you're favourite rolling eyes for you.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 March 2018, 23:15:04
Quote from: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:40:42
There's a few of you're favourite rolling eyes for you.  ::)

It’s technology gone mad I tell you! If you ask me it all started to go down hill with the automatic choke.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2018, 23:31:24
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 March 2018, 23:15:04
Quote from: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:40:42
There's a few of you're favourite rolling eyes for you.  ::)

It’s technology gone mad I tell you! If you ask me it all started to go down hill with the automatic choke.
Well, now that you mention it, the Solex ones on the Cologne lumps in the MK2 Granadas were woefully crap...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 14 March 2018, 09:58:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2018, 23:31:24
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 March 2018, 23:15:04
Quote from: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:40:42
There's a few of you're favourite rolling eyes for you.  ::)

It’s technology gone mad I tell you! If you ask me it all started to go down hill with the automatic choke.
Well, now that you mention it, the Solex ones on the Cologne lumps in the MK2 Granadas were woefully crap...  ::)

Yes, so were the VV carbs fitted to the Cortina,good when it worked which wasn't often :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 March 2018, 10:37:36
Quote from: henryd on 14 March 2018, 09:58:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2018, 23:31:24
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 March 2018, 23:15:04
Quote from: STEMO on 13 March 2018, 21:40:42
There's a few of you're favourite rolling eyes for you.  ::)

It’s technology gone mad I tell you! If you ask me it all started to go down hill with the automatic choke.
Well, now that you mention it, the Solex ones on the Cologne lumps in the MK2 Granadas were woefully crap...  ::)

Yes, so were the VV carbs fitted to the Cortina,good when it worked which wasn't often :-\

True. But fitting the 32/36DGAV off a 2.0l Pinto cured the problem for £15 & 15 minutes work. At least it did until a few years ago, the Retro-Ford tax killed those prices.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 March 2018, 12:21:29
GM used to do a manual choke conversion for the Solex units they used, yet the ones on the Pierburg 2E3's were generally (if the coolant didn't get to cruddy) very reliable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 14 March 2018, 17:30:20
My Mondeo Sync3 updates via wifi at home. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2018, 17:53:21
Quote from: Andy B on 13 March 2018, 19:43:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 March 2018, 19:23:17
Just shy of £130 later, and a trip to a breakers to pick up a slightly scratched touchscreen, .......
How did you break the original screen?  ???
Firmware update to fix a minor problem didn't go to plan.

Quote from: Andy B on 13 March 2018, 19:43:01
Quote
Modern cars, so dependent on the screen  :(
And on many it's just stuck there in the middle like an iPad sikafled to the dash & not something I like
Some of the VAGs are just abysmal, clearly an afterthought.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 16 March 2018, 15:59:30
Had the Terracan valeted , come up a treat & ready to use once the Jeep goes next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 March 2018, 19:21:36
Fitted an auto dimming mirror and finally ran the loom for the sunvisors. Might swap the crappy GLS carpet for an Elite one tomorrow before work...

...if I cba ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 March 2018, 19:22:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 March 2018, 19:21:36
Fitted an auto dimming mirror and finally ran the loom for the sunvisors. Might swap the crappy GLS carpet for an Elite one tomorrow before work...

...if I cba ::)
Why?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 March 2018, 19:31:05
The mirror because it the auto dimming mirror is infinitely superior to the manual one.

The carpet because the Elite ones, besides being fluffier, are easier to clean and less prone to collecting dog hair.

The cba... because I am working tomorrow night and might choose to have a lie in... :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 March 2018, 19:48:22
Learned something new there.I didn't realise that carpets were different :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2018, 21:26:58
Found it, pumped the tyres up, and drove it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 March 2018, 22:47:52
Gave the brakes a really good road test :D. Driving home from Sudbury to Bury St Eds this afternoon, Following a car that was turning right at a well used crossroads when from the right this silly old fool came across in front of us. Gave him a large dose of horns and got a polite little wave of apology  ;D. Job for tomorrow getting smell if shite from car. Also didn,t know that SWMBO knew such colourful words. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 March 2018, 22:52:11
Got the right royal hump making a brake reservoir bracket up.
Walked away.
Thought about it.
Stewed a bit.
Decided it will not defeat me  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 17 March 2018, 07:39:51
 Cleared the snow off to be able to go to work

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2018, 10:29:45
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 March 2018, 22:52:11
Got the right royal hump making a brake reservoir bracket up.
Walked away.
Thought about it.
Stewed a bit.
Decided it will not defeat me  ;D

Gotta love kit cars.. Right, this should bolt straight on.. Grr! @rse! Fettle, fettle, fettle... ::)

Still, I was talking to a guy who's building one of these recently : http://www.supermarineaircraft.com/ (http://www.supermarineaircraft.com/)

Think kit car project with the same quirks but all has to be sorted to a much higher standard at massively higher expense!

He's been working on it for 11 years and hopes to fly it sometime in May. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 March 2018, 12:59:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2018, 10:29:45
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 March 2018, 22:52:11
Got the right royal hump making a brake reservoir bracket up.
Walked away.
Thought about it.
Stewed a bit.
Decided it will not defeat me  ;D

Gotta love kit cars.. Right, this should bolt straight on.. Grr! @rse! Fettle, fettle, fettle... ::)

Still, I was talking to a guy who's building one of these recently : http://www.supet.com/ (http://www.supermarineaircraft.com/)rmarineaircraf

Think kit car project with the same quirks but all has to be sorted to a much higher standard at massively higher expense!

He's been working on it for 11 years and hopes to fly it sometime in May. 8)

Sweet Jesus I need that lottery win :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 March 2018, 13:51:38
Dropped 3.2 down for MOT, got a pass  8)

Rear number plate received an advisory, been like that for years but for the reasonable cost asked them to fit a new one.

Shocks are misting, I politely declined £440 for a pair of self levelling shocks fitted.

I’ll pop some Sachs regulars on in the summer instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 March 2018, 16:40:25
Good news tunnie. A tenner for a new numberplate every 16yrs can't really be grumbled at :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 March 2018, 16:42:03
Today, I have been driving the Bus of many Battles through snow, puddles and sunshine.  Its filthy.

And today I have remembered I still haven't fixed the piss poor red wiper, bugger  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 March 2018, 17:18:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 March 2018, 16:40:25
Good news tunnie. A tenner for a new numberplate every 16yrs can't really be grumbled at :)

Yeah happy with Pass, had a feeling it would fail.

Surprised front brakes got no mention, rusted on inside outer sections.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2018, 17:26:13
Quote from: henryd on 17 March 2018, 12:59:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2018, 10:29:45
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 March 2018, 22:52:11
Got the right royal hump making a brake reservoir bracket up.
Walked away.
Thought about it.
Stewed a bit.
Decided it will not defeat me  ;D

Gotta love kit cars.. Right, this should bolt straight on.. Grr! @rse! Fettle, fettle, fettle... ::)

Still, I was talking to a guy who's building one of these recently : http://www.supet.com/ (http://www.supermarineaircraft.com/)rmarineaircraf

Think kit car project with the same quirks but all has to be sorted to a much higher standard at massively higher expense!

He's been working on it for 11 years and hopes to fly it sometime in May. 8)

Sweet Jesus I need that lottery win :'(

Yep. Me too. His is powered by a gm v6 too. 3.5 litres and about 270 hp @5500 rpm. Iirc.
Given the 80% scale and lack of weapons it apparently doesn't fly much different from the original. Top speed is a bit less but still adequate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 March 2018, 18:07:09
Quote from: tunnie on 17 March 2018, 17:18:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 March 2018, 16:40:25
Good news tunnie. A tenner for a new numberplate every 16yrs can't really be grumbled at :)

Yeah happy with Pass, had a feeling it would fail.

Surprised front brakes got no mention, rusted on inside outer sections.
Get the brakes changed as soon as it warms up as well then :y

I think we have to accept that front discs are items that need to be replaced every 2 to 3 yrs.  There are rumours that painting the diameter edge with calliper paint might prolong this.  I might try this on my next set.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 March 2018, 21:27:27
I fitted a new wing mirror, yesterday. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 17 March 2018, 22:00:10
Still waiting for my new Front disc & pads and Condenser and Dryer to arrive.  So this afternoon I took the scuttle off and repaired one of the split vacuum pipes at the back of the engine.

I also removed the two seized screws that had resulted in the previous owner breaking the radiator cover.  I have a good one to fit courtesy of omegod. 

During my tinkering I noticed that the battery clamp was missing and the bolt for it was sheared.  I'll have to see if my neighbour has an easyout I can make use of and I'm now on the hunt for a battery clamp.

When I took the scuttle off I found some sound deadening on the back which was absolutely saturated.  I decided to remove and discard it.

I also found the power sounder had been removed (no big surprise)  The alarm horn had also been disconnected for some reason.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 18 March 2018, 21:01:37
Too cold to do anything this morning but by this afternoon the snow had melted and I wrapped up to do more tinkering.  I gave the headlamps a good buffing with some wonderwheels glass cleaner and while the result wasn't perfect, they now look clear rather than opaque.

Stripping down the front brakes revealed that the pads and discs had very little wear but were very heavily corroded and there was a couple of ridges in the discs which told me they would never be right even if the car had more regular use. 

The discs and pads in the now in the bin, I found another issue which has me beginning to think that the garage the previous owner had spent so much money on were not very professional.  The offside dust sheild was heavily corroded and when they had replaced the wishbones (only last year looking at the invoices), they managed to trap the bottom of the dust shield against the bottom balljoint, tearing the rubber wide open.  I also found one of the caliper pins was not sliding cleanly and that the rubber boots were split.  Thawing out later on, I had new rubbers for the balljoints and calipers ordered up.

This Omega is doing wonders for my ebay rating!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2018, 08:41:13
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 17 March 2018, 22:00:10
When I took the scuttle off I found some sound deadening on the back which was absolutely saturated.  I decided to remove and discard it.

Worth making sure the windscreen sealing strip is secure and sealing the scuttle panel well on reassembly or you'll get water in the plug wells. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 March 2018, 09:06:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2018, 17:26:13
Yep. Me too. His is powered by a gm v6 too. 3.5 litres and about 270 hp @5500 rpm. Iirc.
Given the 80% scale and lack of weapons it apparently doesn't fly much different from the original. Top speed is a bit less but still adequate.

I didn't read the site too closely so I was wondering where they were finding spare Merlin engines ;D that answers that question..

..but yes, having worked at building something infinitely more simple for some time now, I don't think I'd be tackling an aircraft! Does the CAA (who, I assume, make the regs) "do a VOSA" and change the rules on everyone as frequently as possible, too?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2018, 12:39:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 March 2018, 09:06:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2018, 17:26:13
Yep. Me too. His is powered by a gm v6 too. 3.5 litres and about 270 hp @5500 rpm. Iirc.
Given the 80% scale and lack of weapons it apparently doesn't fly much different from the original. Top speed is a bit less but still adequate.

I didn't read the site too closely so I was wondering where they were finding spare Merlin engines ;D that answers that question..

..but yes, having worked at building something infinitely more simple for some time now, I don't think I'd be tackling an aircraft! Does the CAA (who, I assume, make the regs) "do a VOSA" and change the rules on everyone as frequently as possible, too?

CAA are a PITA too but I think this sort of thing is more self-regulating via the various associations who look after people building kits. CAA don't seem to employ anyone who knows the difference between an aileron and an afterburner. ::)

Standards are, necessarily, high, though. That's not going to be an especially forgiving aircraft even when built absolutely to the book...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 March 2018, 19:26:53
Was going to wash it and do a few other little jobs, but decided to install a new bath indoors instead. Never done it before, but it went well. Getting ambitious now. Am going to fit a new sink / vanity unit tomorrow.
It could yet end in tears.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 March 2018, 19:38:38
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 March 2018, 19:26:53
Was going to wash it and do a few other little jobs, but decided to install a new bath indoors instead. Never done it before, but it went well. Getting ambitious now. Am going to fit a new sink / vanity unit tomorrow.
It could yet end in tears.  ;D
Wait until you do the toilet... Then the shit really happens  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 March 2018, 19:40:17
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 March 2018, 19:26:53
Was going to wash it and do a few other little jobs, but decided to install a new bath indoors instead. Never done it before, but it went well. Getting ambitious now. Am going to fit a new sink / vanity unit tomorrow.
It could yet end in tears.  ;D
Fill the bath with water and level check it full. They tend to move a bit when full and a gap starts appearing in your sealant.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2018, 20:33:02
Need to look at wiring diagrams, as the mirrors stopped working :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 March 2018, 20:34:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2018, 20:33:02
Need to look at wiring diagrams, as the mirrors stopped working :(
Didn't you say they were getting lazy a while ago?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2018, 20:38:30
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2018, 20:34:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2018, 20:33:02
Need to look at wiring diagrams, as the mirrors stopped working :(
Didn't you say they were getting lazy a while ago?
That was the passenger side folding on the Pussy. This is the Battlerbus
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 March 2018, 20:42:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2018, 20:38:30
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2018, 20:34:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2018, 20:33:02
Need to look at wiring diagrams, as the mirrors stopped working :(
Didn't you say they were getting lazy a while ago?
That was the passenger side folding on the Pussy. This is the Battlerbus
I've stopped folding the ones on my astra unless I'm in a tight space, the motors are starting to to sound a bit pained.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 March 2018, 22:56:41
Cleaned breathers on the daily.... Oh dear, for a car that does anything between 600 - 1000 miles a week, mainly long distance motorway trips and has oil and filter every 5K I wrongly expected them to be a lot cleaner than they were.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 March 2018, 08:52:17
Looked at the dashboard as a little yellow light came on. And stayed on. Looks a bit like an engine.

Called Skoda.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 March 2018, 09:00:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 March 2018, 08:52:17
Looked at the dashboard as a little yellow light came on. And stayed on. Looks a bit like an engine.

Called Skoda.. ;D

It'll be all right. It's really a Volkswagen underneath.  :D :D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 March 2018, 09:03:11
It's probably the "Our emissions cheats have failed" warning. Nothing to worry about.

My generic code reader (Maxiscan) just says "$7E9 Engine" and "$7E8 A/T" so.. that's no help, either, and I never did buy the VAGCom setup.

Still, Skoda appear unconcerned considering it's booked in for a weeks time...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 March 2018, 16:44:31
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 March 2018, 09:03:11
It's probably the "Our emissions cheats have failed" warning. Nothing to worry about.

My generic code reader (Maxiscan) just says "$7E9 Engine" and "$7E8 A/T" so.. that's no help, either, and I never did buy the VAGCom setup.

Still, Skoda appear unconcerned considering it's booked in for a weeks time...

Think Tunnie has one spare. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 March 2018, 17:23:43
If you are down this way, happy to do proper code read.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 March 2018, 09:07:58
Quote from: tunnie on 21 March 2018, 17:23:43
If you are down this way, happy to do proper code read.

Cheers Tunnie  :y I was, ironically, fairly close to you last weekend.. half a week before the light came on, though ;D Not to worry - this is what warranties are for, I mean, there has to be some advantage to letting yourself get bent over by the depreciation, right? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 March 2018, 09:33:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 March 2018, 09:07:58
Quote from: tunnie on 21 March 2018, 17:23:43
If you are down this way, happy to do proper code read.

Cheers Tunnie  :y I was, ironically, fairly close to you last weekend.. half a week before the light came on, though ;D Not to worry - this is what warranties are for, I mean, there has to be some advantage to letting yourself get bent over by the depreciation, right? ;D

Hopefully it's warranty covered  :y

When I did a plug in for pscocoa, a useless student with a laptop proved better at diagnosis than VW Camberley. They wanted to fit a £1,000 ECU for levelling system, I proved it was just a single sensor at fault. (Mr Pscocoa was sure this was fault as well)

I understand the VW dealer was corrected in their error  ::)  ;D

It is the problem moving on from Omega though, as you are at mercy of dealers/warranty and their investigations. Hence buying the VCDS software....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2018, 20:33:10
Noticed the mirrors on the battlebus aren't working, but sunroof it.

So time to get meter out, but suspect the switch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2018, 14:13:14
Looked at battlebus mirrors, started by removing the switch - which looks like it was the problem, and needed a bit of love - and promptly broke the connector clip. 'dangle berries'. Replacement ordered

Looked at rear wiper (not touching the glass at top), promptly broke blade. 'dangle berries' - though not overly fussed, as it had just started to split. Replacement ordered.


Came in, vowing not to touch anything else.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2018, 15:46:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2018, 14:13:14
Looked at battlebus mirrors, started by removing the switch - which looks like it was the problem, and needed a bit of love - and promptly broke the connector clip. 'dangle berries'. Replacement ordered

Looked at rear wiper (not touching the glass at top), promptly broke blade. 'dangle berries' - though not overly fussed, as it had just started to split. Replacement ordered.


Came in, vowing not to touch anything else.
Ham fisted bastid.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 24 March 2018, 18:02:57
Well if you make sure somethings properly broken it makes the effort of replacing it more worthwhile ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 25 March 2018, 07:42:41
 Although this was yesterday, took the camper van for its MOT
Passed

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 March 2018, 19:57:19
Spent some quality time with an array of tube benders and soforth.. so the brakes are finally connected to the master cylinders.

(https://preview.ibb.co/fZdKLS/IMG_20180325_131812.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hExqS7)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr.  Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 March 2018, 21:28:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr. Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D

I'm increasingly going off big black pussies.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 March 2018, 21:47:52
That's a shame, I bought you a stand by ticket to Lagos with Med View for your birthday...

 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 March 2018, 22:20:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 March 2018, 21:28:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr. Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D

I'm increasingly going off big black pussies.  :-\

Likewise.  :(

Spanner twirling on Omega is easy, but not so sure on Jags and clearly fatty admin is on his own looking to DIY.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 26 March 2018, 07:27:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2018, 08:41:13
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 17 March 2018, 22:00:10
When I took the scuttle off I found some sound deadening on the back which was absolutely saturated.  I decided to remove and discard it.

Worth making sure the windscreen sealing strip is secure and sealing the scuttle panel well on reassembly or you'll get water in the plug wells. :y

Hi Kevin, I meant to ask earlier, what do I need to be looking for?  The grey strip at the bottom of the windscreen seems sound but there are some areas of delamination on the windscreen that could suggest water ingress (I might well get a crack in my winscreen and need the services of autoglass at some point in the future ;) ).  I also noticed that the metal strip that houses the securing clips for the scuttle is looking pretty rotten :(, this car might not be the one I was planning to keep on as a running classic, but I do plan to get a good few years out of her.

This weekend, dropped the ball joint and found the boots I'd ordered were too small :(
Cleaned, degreased and regreased the front caliper mounts and put new rubbers on the pins.
Fitted the PAS high pressure hose that I'd got from gstylebaby and was pleased to find the pre-facelift pipe fits a facelift, the only difference being the pre-facelift pipe does the job of two pipes on the facelift.  I can only imagine GM changed it to two pipes because it was a complete bitch to manipulate at both ends!
Started rebuilding the front end with a new condenser and drier fitted.  The Condenser was a pattern part and I'm not 100% happy with the joint between the condenser and the pipes on the car, but I'll have to let an aircon specialist look at that for me, it might be possible to use a shim to get a better fit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2018, 12:12:52
Quote from: tunnie on 25 March 2018, 22:20:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 March 2018, 21:28:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr. Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D

I'm increasingly going off big black pussies.  :-\

Likewise.  :(

Spanner twirling on Omega is easy, but not so sure on Jags and clearly fatty admin is on his own looking to DIY.
The bumper looks to come off easy enough TBH.  Most tasks I've done on it have been pretty easy, although the official documentation can occasionally be unclear

Bumper off is a shit load of screws (5 per side to wheelarch liner, 5 underneath where bumper undertray meets main undertray, about 6 or 7 along the top, and a bolt each side), but nothing taxing.


I know I can get to faulty part by just removing wheelarch lining, and undoing one of the oil coolers and moving to one side, because that's what I did last night to locate faulty part, but I reckon bumper removal will be quicker than repeating that when part arrives...


Not that you should be considering a Jag or anything else, while you have a cheap to run (fuel aside), reliable, comfortable old bus like a 3.2 Elite ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 26 March 2018, 13:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr.  Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D

I carnt get to headlight bulbs on my mondeo either, as they are, but I find it a 10min job to pop the complete headlight unit out change the bulb and replace. Is it not possible to the same on the jag  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 26 March 2018, 14:43:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 March 2018, 19:57:19
Spent some quality time with an array of tube benders and soforth.. so the brakes are finally connected to the master cylinders.

(https://preview.ibb.co/fZdKLS/IMG_20180325_131812.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hExqS7)

Very nice and tidy :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 March 2018, 17:11:37
Put the Mundano through the wash and took the opportunity to read up on Oil spec. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 March 2018, 18:06:43
Quote from: henryd on 26 March 2018, 14:43:36
Very nice and tidy :y :y

Thanks Henry :) I am particularly proud of the spiral loops, even if they are slightly uneven and not up to 'production vehicle' standards! Didn't half make my thumbs hurt trying to bend the kunifer around a relatively small mandrel..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2018, 19:06:45
Quote from: TD on 26 March 2018, 13:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr.  Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D

I carnt get to headlight bulbs on my mondeo either, as they are, but I find it a 10min job to pop the complete headlight unit out change the bulb and replace. Is it not possible to the same on the jag  :-\
As Mundano is usually fitted with standard bulbs, EU legislation says they have to be changeable at the side of the road within 15mins, using tools provided with car, assuming you are relatively competent.

All X351 XJs are Xenon or LED, so come under category of not a user serviceable item, so those rules don't apply.  Thus it is bumper off job (though I reckon there is enough space with wheelarch liners out, but would be fiddly as hell, so quicker to do it the way they suggest)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2018, 19:07:32
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 March 2018, 17:11:37
Put the Mundano through the wash and took the opportunity to read up on Oil spec. :y
And what does it need?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2018, 19:23:59
Changed the oil in TBE, topped up screenwash, and checked other fluid levels.  Went to change pollen filter, only to realise I didn't have a spare, so had to put old one back in for now.

I did have a pollen filter for a black pussy, so did that whilst I was doing stuff.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 27 March 2018, 07:28:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2018, 19:06:45
Quote from: TD on 26 March 2018, 13:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr.  Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D

I carnt get to headlight bulbs on my mondeo either, as they are, but I find it a 10min job to pop the complete headlight unit out change the bulb and replace. Is it not possible to the same on the jag  :-\
As Mundano is usually fitted with standard bulbs, EU legislation says they have to be changeable at the side of the road within 15mins, using tools provided with car, assuming you are relatively competent.

All X351 XJs are Xenon or LED, so come under category of not a user serviceable item, so those rules don't apply.  Thus it is bumper off job (though I reckon there is enough space with wheelarch liners out, but would be fiddly as hell, so quicker to do it the way they suggest)

Ah ok. I guess Jag try to make changing the bulbs a dealer only job then  ::)

I'm not looking forward to when the LED DRL's fail.....as on the Mondeo, Ford dim them for use as sidelights and it would be an MOT fail if one went and a damn sight more expensive to replace than a 40p bulb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2018, 19:07:09
Quote from: TD on 27 March 2018, 07:28:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2018, 19:06:45
Quote from: TD on 26 March 2018, 13:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2018, 20:25:48
Replaced rear pads on TBE, then set about looking for the reason for the Black Pussy's insatiable appetite for screenwash since xmas , even when unused.

To replace the knackered part, the bloody bumper has to come off, grrrr.  Still, I wanted to replace the bulbs anyway, and that's a bumper off job as well.

Guess I need to make up a shopping list... ;D

I carnt get to headlight bulbs on my mondeo either, as they are, but I find it a 10min job to pop the complete headlight unit out change the bulb and replace. Is it not possible to the same on the jag  :-\
As Mundano is usually fitted with standard bulbs, EU legislation says they have to be changeable at the side of the road within 15mins, using tools provided with car, assuming you are relatively competent.

All X351 XJs are Xenon or LED, so come under category of not a user serviceable item, so those rules don't apply.  Thus it is bumper off job (though I reckon there is enough space with wheelarch liners out, but would be fiddly as hell, so quicker to do it the way they suggest)

Ah ok. I guess Jag try to make changing the bulbs a dealer only job then  ::)

I'm not looking forward to when the LED DRL's fail.....as on the Mondeo, Ford dim them for use as sidelights and it would be an MOT fail if one went and a damn sight more expensive to replace than a 40p bulb.
Any HID or LED is not deemed to be anything other than a professional to change.

Audi are real buggers, they claim most of the bulbs, including rear light clusters, are dealer only, thus get around legislation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2018, 19:15:38
Dealer delivered a lot of bits.

So now I have to get of my 'arris and fit them :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2018, 19:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2018, 19:23:59
Changed the oil in TBE, topped up screenwash, and checked other fluid levels.  Went to change pollen filter, only to realise I didn't have a spare, so had to put old one back in for now.
Forgot to say, afterwards took it for a proper good spanking little spin, god I miss my Omega.

There is something not quite right with the handling though, so I think time for new shocks and springs (probably not lowered fronts this time, as I don't think the bumper can withstand much more excitement (its seen some action, and was heavily repaired, then got melted in the garage incident, and heavily repaired again) over hump bridges.  Might have to ask that nice Mr Gixer fella to cast his eye over the bushes, and do them if required as well at same time...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2018, 19:59:58
Gave the Pussy a run up to Coventry and back, as it needed a run.  Picked up an old down-and-out whilst in Coventry, and brought her home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2018, 22:54:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 March 2018, 19:59:58
Gave the Pussy a run up to Coventry and back, as it needed a run.  Picked up an old down-and-out whilst in Coventry, and brought her home.
I hope she cooked you dinner...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 29 March 2018, 07:50:11
Ordered 3 new tyres yesterday for fitting Saturday. This morning the car would not start. Immobiliser light flashing. Wife said her usual 'That oppsing car! Get a new one'. Maybe she's right.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2018, 09:25:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2018, 22:54:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 March 2018, 19:59:58
Gave the Pussy a run up to Coventry and back, as it needed a run.  Picked up an old down-and-out whilst in Coventry, and brought her home.
I hope she cooked you dinner...
Lasagne and chips, but no onion rings  >:(. So she went to bed with her tail between her legs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2018, 09:26:08
Quote from: Lagondanet on 29 March 2018, 07:50:11
Ordered 3 new tyres yesterday for fitting Saturday. This morning the car would not start. Immobiliser light flashing. Wife said her usual 'That oppsing car! Get a new one'. Maybe she's right.  :'(
Should be easy fix :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 March 2018, 10:06:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2018, 09:26:08
Quote from: Lagondanet on 29 March 2018, 07:50:11
Ordered 3 new tyres yesterday for fitting Saturday. This morning the car would not start. Immobiliser light flashing. Wife said her usual 'That oppsing car! Get a new one'. Maybe she's right.  :'(
Should be easy fix :y

Yeah.. there are car dealers everywhere :y ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 29 March 2018, 10:19:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 29 March 2018, 10:06:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2018, 09:26:08
Quote from: Lagondanet on 29 March 2018, 07:50:11
Ordered 3 new tyres yesterday for fitting Saturday. This morning the car would not start. Immobiliser light flashing. Wife said her usual 'That oppsing car! Get a new one'. Maybe she's right.  :'(
Should be easy fix :y


Yeah.. there are car dealers everywhere :y ;)

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 29 March 2018, 10:56:50
Ordered air filter and pollen filter for total of £13 from ECP, starting to stock pile items for a summer service on 3.2
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2018, 16:56:43
Left 10,000 miles of rubber in Halfords carpark. oppswits.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 March 2018, 15:11:13
Drove to Aldershot for two hours; the shortest time I've ever spent at Wheels Day.
I doubt Surrey Street Rodders will be donating much to charity this year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 31 March 2018, 09:31:09
Having new Dunlops fitted as I post.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 31 March 2018, 14:19:36
 Actually was able to drive the Monza today to work

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2018, 16:04:43
Today, with the help of that Gixer fella, whipped the bumper off the Jag to fit the replacement headlamp washer that was leaking badly, emptying the washer bottle in 2 days.

Whilst the bumper was off, was rude not to replace the headlamp bulbs.


Thanks to chrisgixer for help, and providing somewhere dry to do it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 March 2018, 17:20:22
Reasonable job? Complexity of Jag jobs is a concern  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 March 2018, 18:30:53
I washed the daily driver, even scrubbed up the wheels, to my surprise the car isn't a salt + dirty black & grey colour and the wheels aren't actually black.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 March 2018, 20:35:05
Drove one of them to Scotland.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 March 2018, 20:38:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 March 2018, 20:35:05
Drove one of them to Scotland.  :y
That's some drive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 April 2018, 10:29:22
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2018, 20:38:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 March 2018, 20:35:05
Drove one of them to Scotland.  :y
That's some drive.

8 hours door to door.  :y

So many more cameras on the motorways though these days, especially in the Midlands. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 10:55:56
Quote from: tunnie on 31 March 2018, 17:20:22
Reasonable job? Complexity of Jag jobs is a concern  :-\
Simple enough, though a 2nd set of hands was really needed lifting bump on and off, as with front undertray still attached to it, its difficult to manoeuvre without banging against paintwork.  It is nicely screwed together and designed in such a way to come apart easy.

And to lift to a comfortable height, 2 jacks needed really.

But by far the biggest thing a struggle with on it doing regular maintenance is putting the wheels back on. I seem to lack the knack. They a fikkkin heavy, and you have to line up all 5 studs (whilst growing square danglies), then get a nut on before the bugger falls off again.  And with the rears, which I've never removed, being even larger, I can see that being a fun task ;D


Whilst in there, I looked at how to get to the (dealer only adjustable) UK <> Euro headlight beam adjuster lever, and think reachable by undoing the 5 bolts hold front of wheelarch liner in place. O/S might need oil cooler slackened off though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2018, 11:19:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 10:55:56
Quote from: tunnie on 31 March 2018, 17:20:22
Reasonable job? Complexity of Jag jobs is a concern  :-\
Simple enough, though a 2nd set of hands was really needed lifting bump on and off, as with front undertray still attached to it, its difficult to manoeuvre without banging against paintwork.  It is nicely screwed together and designed in such a way to come apart easy.

And to lift to a comfortable height, 2 jacks needed really.

But by far the biggest thing a struggle with on it doing regular maintenance is putting the wheels back on. I seem to lack the knack. They a fikkkin heavy, and you have to line up all 5 studs (whilst growing square danglies), then get a nut on before the bugger falls off again.  And with the rears, which I've never removed, being even larger, I can see that being a fun task ;D


Whilst in there, I looked at how to get to the (dealer only adjustable) UK <> Euro headlight beam adjuster lever, and think reachable by undoing the 5 bolts hold front of wheelarch liner in place. O/S might need oil cooler slackened off though.
I (used to) put big, heavy shells on by sitting down with my legs under the car and resting them on my thighs. You can then raise or lower them with your legs. But that was long ago and wheels are probably much bigger now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 11:34:11
Certain done similar with older cars STEMO :y, but think I struggle with that method on this, but will certainly give it a go next time :y

Biggest issue, as the hub is studded, the wheel has to be just right so all stud holes line up perfectly when lifting on (and not helped by my back due to the height being inconvenient), whereas most cars have had in the last 15yrs have used wheelbolts instead, so just lift onto hub, then rotate to line up holes (except the Rover, but they were so light, it was easy)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2018, 11:53:49
Shells? I'm sure you know what I meant.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 11:56:37
Quote from: STEMO on 01 April 2018, 11:53:49
Shells? I'm sure you know what I meant.  ;D
We know all about your fettish with shells :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 April 2018, 15:57:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 10:55:56
Quote from: tunnie on 31 March 2018, 17:20:22
Reasonable job? Complexity of Jag jobs is a concern  :-\
Simple enough, though a 2nd set of hands was really needed lifting bump on and off, as with front undertray still attached to it, its difficult to manoeuvre without banging against paintwork.  It is nicely screwed together and designed in such a way to come apart easy.

And to lift to a comfortable height, 2 jacks needed really.

But by far the biggest thing a struggle with on it doing regular maintenance is putting the wheels back on. I seem to lack the knack. They a fikkkin heavy, and you have to line up all 5 studs (whilst growing square danglies), then get a nut on before the bugger falls off again.  And with the rears, which I've never removed, being even larger, I can see that being a fun task ;D


Whilst in there, I looked at how to get to the (dealer only adjustable) UK <> Euro headlight beam adjuster lever, and think reachable by undoing the 5 bolts hold front of wheelarch liner in place. O/S might need oil cooler slackened off though.

My ownership of the VW and your Jag ownership, has driven home how easy the Omega is to work on. Maybe heavy on fuel but cheap parts, easy to fit most things and zero depreciation counts for an awful lot. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 April 2018, 16:08:51
Zero depreciation is easy on anything: don't pay more than £1000, and keep it for years.
But you can do better; pay less than £500(used to be £100 15 years ago) and don't spend anything on it that you don't have to. That's the cheapest way to do over 30k miles a year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 April 2018, 16:14:26
That’s where I am with the Omega...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 16:55:46
Quote from: tunnie on 01 April 2018, 15:57:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 10:55:56
Quote from: tunnie on 31 March 2018, 17:20:22
Reasonable job? Complexity of Jag jobs is a concern  :-\
Simple enough, though a 2nd set of hands was really needed lifting bump on and off, as with front undertray still attached to it, its difficult to manoeuvre without banging against paintwork.  It is nicely screwed together and designed in such a way to come apart easy.

And to lift to a comfortable height, 2 jacks needed really.

But by far the biggest thing a struggle with on it doing regular maintenance is putting the wheels back on. I seem to lack the knack. They a fikkkin heavy, and you have to line up all 5 studs (whilst growing square danglies), then get a nut on before the bugger falls off again.  And with the rears, which I've never removed, being even larger, I can see that being a fun task ;D


Whilst in there, I looked at how to get to the (dealer only adjustable) UK <> Euro headlight beam adjuster lever, and think reachable by undoing the 5 bolts hold front of wheelarch liner in place. O/S might need oil cooler slackened off though.

My ownership of the VW and your Jag ownership, has driven home how easy the Omega is to work on. Maybe heavy on fuel but cheap parts, easy to fit most things and zero depreciation counts for an awful lot.
I don't think its particularly taxing to work on, its just the forums for the current models are a bit crap, full of pompous idiots with the attitude only dealers can open the bonnet
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 April 2018, 22:44:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2018, 11:34:11
Certain done similar with older cars STEMO :y, but think I struggle with that method on this, but will certainly give it a go next time :y

Biggest issue, as the hub is studded, the wheel has to be just right so all stud holes line up perfectly when lifting on (and not helped by my back due to the height being inconvenient), whereas most cars have had in the last 15yrs have used wheelbolts instead, so just lift onto hub, then rotate to line up holes (except the Rover, but they were so light, it was easy)

About time you grow a pair and get on with it! Wheels too heavy ::) ::) :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 April 2018, 23:33:41
I was going to send a wambulance full of MTFU pills over for Christmas, but so many people at work need both, that they're on back order...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2018, 10:55:03
Next time one of you are passing, feel free to demonstrate your knack for doing it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2018, 16:56:56
Pottered about the garage, tidying up the tools and spares that had got scattered all over the place.

It would be much tidier if I could get rid of all the stuff from work that's cluttering it up  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 02 April 2018, 21:41:53
This weekend I got the Omega back on the road for the first time since I picked it up.

The power steering is now fixed thanks to a pipe from gstylebaby from his pre facelift.  It fitted, but the route of the single pipe of the pre facelift is made up of two pipes on the F/L, I can only assume this was done to make if easier for the technicians as it was a swine to manipulate into position on both sides at once.

Having done this, it was a case of rebuilding the front end along with a new condenser and dryer unit. 

I drilled out the sheared bolt on the battery tray and got a satisfactory fit with a bolt and clamp from a Fiesta that omegod provided.

I replaced the broken radiator cover with a non broken one, again thanks to omegod.

I treated her to fresh oil and a full set of filters (I think the fuel filter was original!)

I replaced the front discs and pads and my neighbour kindly overhauled the calipers for me.  I bled the whole system with new brake fluid which again was ancient, it was almost brown infact and has given a whole new feel to the brakes.  While doing this I fitted a replacement Xenon level sensor as the one already on the car had been put onto the wishbone with Tiewraps.

Finally, I replaced the wipers and the ash tray in the front console which had broken its catch and refused to close.

Now I can see about getting the cambelt and the auto box done and getting the aircon regassed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 April 2018, 23:41:36
De-bushed a pair of wishbones ready for polly bushes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2018, 17:21:13
Fixed a non working reverse light temporarily.  I suspect I'll have to get in there and give it a proper clean, when I'm not in a hurry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 April 2018, 20:26:30
Been getting the oil pressure light flashing on round sweeping bends the last day or so... Checked it, took 2.5 litres...  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 April 2018, 20:31:31
Replaced 2/4/6 dispack on the daily.

Ordered one to replace the one I've now stolen off the project car.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 07:54:13
Fitted one seat and seat runner, sat in it and made brum noises ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2018, 09:19:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 07:54:13
Fitted one seat and seat runner, sat in it and made brum noises ;D
Ahh, yes. I remember doing that. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 10:41:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2018, 09:19:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 07:54:13
Fitted one seat and seat runner, sat in it and made brum noises ;D
Ahh, yes. I remember doing that. :D

It was quite momentous, complete with working pedals (well, nothing attached to the throttle pedal, sadly ;D). Shame I'd taken the steering column out in order to get at some other stuff!

(https://thumb.ibb.co/co06HH/29749393_10156356688396204_185913217198046525_o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/co06HH)

(And yes, I am still a snug fit, despite being almost 6st down ;D)

Pax seat should go in today, then the shells can go off to be trimmed. Column back in, then windscreen washers, heater and wiring loom. That last one might be a big job as I only have a 'universal' loom which seems to resemble some kind of stringy torture device!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 April 2018, 12:23:45
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 10:41:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2018, 09:19:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 07:54:13
Fitted one seat and seat runner, sat in it and made brum noises ;D
Ahh, yes. I remember doing that. :D

It was quite momentous, complete with working pedals (well, nothing attached to the throttle pedal, sadly ;D). Shame I'd taken the steering column out in order to get at some other stuff!

(https://thumb.ibb.co/co06HH/29749393_10156356688396204_185913217198046525_o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/co06HH)

(And yes, I am still a snug fit, despite being almost 6st down ;D)

Pax seat should go in today, then the shells can go off to be trimmed. Column back in, then windscreen washers, heater and wiring loom. That last one might be a big job as I only have a 'universal' loom which seems to resemble some kind of stringy torture device!


looking good,and well done on the 6 stone,must have taken some doing :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 April 2018, 13:16:38
6 stone  :o

That’s very impressive, well done.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2018, 17:09:12
Quote from: tunnie on 04 April 2018, 13:16:38
6 stone  :o

That’s very impressive, well done.  :y

Indeed. :y I'm sure that's made a noticeable improvement to your power-to-weight ratio. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 April 2018, 17:21:48
Whats your secret Aaaron ? I could do with losing a couple of stone myself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 April 2018, 17:30:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 April 2018, 17:21:48
Whats your secret Aaaron ? I could do with losing a couple of stone myself.

Perhaps build a Cobra replica,he can't afford to eat now !!! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 April 2018, 17:43:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2018, 17:09:12
Quote from: tunnie on 04 April 2018, 13:16:38
6 stone  :o

That’s very impressive, well done.  :y

Indeed. :y I'm sure that's made a noticeable improvement to your power-to-weight ratio. ;)

You don't hit a 6" nail with a tack hammer though!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2018, 18:28:56
Got it dirty, looks like I've been rallying :(


Well done aaronjb - both the car and your new physique :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 04 April 2018, 18:34:16
Nothing, but prepared the utility room floor for leveling compound tomorrow with skirtings and kick boards off. New tiles to follow. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 April 2018, 19:15:24
Polishing the headlights that got delivered today ,ready to stick on me mega once i have the panels
came out pretty good  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 04 April 2018, 19:25:55
Over Eastern I replaced timing belt, water pump ect.

Removed the camshafts and replaced the hydros.

Engine is running great again.

Yesterday I found a MV6 on a scrape yard. Some Irmscher parts for very, very low budget.  :)

(https://s17.postimg.org/dytmr3vgf/IMG_20180403_175718.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fqmlm0et7/)

(https://s17.postimg.org/iai8ft4un/IMG_20180331_143723a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lhcrzfpaj/)

(https://s17.postimg.org/e1didt9cv/IMG_20180331_145603a.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sxc1lekrf/)

Some parts I bought....

(https://s17.postimg.org/ee4wk5ze7/IMG_20180324_111607.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bk1r6px7v/)

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 April 2018, 19:33:16
Is that the scrap one in the picture, Rolf?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 04 April 2018, 19:43:30
I think my old barge will over live any Diesel  ;D

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 April 2018, 08:50:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2018, 10:55:03
Next time one of you are passing, feel free to demonstrate your knack for doing it ;)

No problem. I managed to lift my HiLux wheels ok  ;)

Mind you, I don’t need to jack that a million miles in the air ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 12:49:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 10:41:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 April 2018, 09:19:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 April 2018, 07:54:13
Fitted one seat and seat runner, sat in it and made brum noises ;D
Ahh, yes. I remember doing that. :D

It was quite momentous, complete with working pedals (well, nothing attached to the throttle pedal, sadly ;D). Shame I'd taken the steering column out in order to get at some other stuff!

(https://thumb.ibb.co/co06HH/29749393_10156356688396204_185913217198046525_o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/co06HH)

(And yes, I am still a snug fit, despite being almost 6st down ;D)

Pax seat should go in today, then the shells can go off to be trimmed. Column back in, then windscreen washers, heater and wiring loom. That last one might be a big job as I only have a 'universal' loom which seems to resemble some kind of stringy torture device!

Aaron.....you look the spitting image of a nightclub bouncer I used to know. Rarely saw him without blood on his shirt. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:00:49
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 12:49:27
Aaron.....you look the spitting image of a nightclub bouncer I used to know. Rarely saw him without blood on his shirt. :)

In contrast.. I don't think I've ever been in a fight! ;D

Took a little time last night to put the passenger seat in (sat that side, too, but I didn't make any brum noises this time) and wiper arms & blades on (which still need a little 'adjusting' to park parallel to the bottom of the screen).

Washer bottle to stow somewhere, next, and wiring loom to connect it all up. A set of roll hoops arrived today, and the heater is coming soon.. now if only the engine builder would reply to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 13:13:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:00:49
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 12:49:27
Aaron.....you look the spitting image of a nightclub bouncer I used to know. Rarely saw him without blood on his shirt. :)

In contrast.. I don't think I've ever been in a fight! ;D

Took a little time last night to put the passenger seat in (sat that side, too, but I didn't make any brum noises this time) and wiper arms & blades on (which still need a little 'adjusting' to park parallel to the bottom of the screen).

Washer bottle to stow somewhere, next, and wiring loom to connect it all up. A set of roll hoops arrived today, and the heater is coming soon.. now if only the engine builder would reply to me.

As a kid I wanted to own Cobra GTM 777F. Still do. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:16:33
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 13:13:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:00:49
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 12:49:27
Aaron.....you look the spitting image of a nightclub bouncer I used to know. Rarely saw him without blood on his shirt. :)

In contrast.. I don't think I've ever been in a fight! ;D

Took a little time last night to put the passenger seat in (sat that side, too, but I didn't make any brum noises this time) and wiper arms & blades on (which still need a little 'adjusting' to park parallel to the bottom of the screen).

Washer bottle to stow somewhere, next, and wiring loom to connect it all up. A set of roll hoops arrived today, and the heater is coming soon.. now if only the engine builder would reply to me.

As a kid I wanted to own Cobra GTM 777F. Still do. :y

Here's a little bit of nostalgia for you, then, involving that very car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaGb7N7Yx3I :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 13:26:13
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:16:33
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 13:13:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:00:49
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 12:49:27
Aaron.....you look the spitting image of a nightclub bouncer I used to know. Rarely saw him without blood on his shirt. :)

In contrast.. I don't think I've ever been in a fight! ;D

Took a little time last night to put the passenger seat in (sat that side, too, but I didn't make any brum noises this time) and wiper arms & blades on (which still need a little 'adjusting' to park parallel to the bottom of the screen).

Washer bottle to stow somewhere, next, and wiring loom to connect it all up. A set of roll hoops arrived today, and the heater is coming soon.. now if only the engine builder would reply to me.

As a kid I wanted to own Cobra GTM 777F. Still do. :y

Here's a little bit of nostalgia for you, then, involving that very car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaGb7N7Yx3I :)

The car was from 1965. The 'F' plate in the British registration from 1967/8......presumably when it was converted to RHD.

Valuation?.......probably even more than you could afford. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:49:39
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 13:26:13
The car was from 1965. The 'F' plate in the British registration from 1967/8......presumably when it was converted to RHD.

Valuation?.......probably even more than you could afford. ::)

Yeah, I did chuckle at the "£150 to £200,000" valuation - I saw a genuine 427 for sale at Goodwood for $1.7m..

(https://thumb.ibb.co/f1WDXH/IMG_20180318_101558.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f1WDXH)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 14:11:00
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:49:39
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 April 2018, 13:26:13
The car was from 1965. The 'F' plate in the British registration from 1967/8......presumably when it was converted to RHD.

Valuation?.......probably even more than you could afford. ::)

Yeah, I did chuckle at the "£150 to £200,000" valuation - I saw a genuine 427 for sale at Goodwood for $1.7m..

(https://thumb.ibb.co/f1WDXH/IMG_20180318_101558.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f1WDXH)

So GTM 777F would be 'affordable' for you then. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 14:11:57
 ;D ;D

Practically loose change, really..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 April 2018, 22:23:44
Ordered a pair of Eicher front brake discs and pads for the 3.2, for £49.48.

Can't grumble at that price, from TheBoy's favourite supplier  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 April 2018, 22:50:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 April 2018, 13:49:39

Yeah, I did chuckle at the "£150 to £200,000" valuation - I saw a genuine 427 for sale at Goodwood for $1.7m..

(https://thumb.ibb.co/f1WDXH/IMG_20180318_101558.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f1WDXH)

I love the yellow 427 that used to race at goodwood. Run by team Hairy Canary iirc.  ;D

If I ever did a new kit, I’d go yellow with black stripes and Halibrands  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 April 2018, 00:28:57
Quote from: tunnie on 05 April 2018, 22:23:44
Ordered a pair of Eicher front brake discs and pads for the 3.2, for £49.48.

Can't grumble at that price, from TheBoy's favourite supplier  ;D


they'll be fake. So you'll actually receive a plastic gnome, two chocolate teapots and a goldfish ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 06 April 2018, 00:34:16
Had a quick glance at my new (old) car on the driveway. cheers James.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 April 2018, 08:20:21
Quote from: Nick W on 06 April 2018, 00:28:57
Quote from: tunnie on 05 April 2018, 22:23:44
Ordered a pair of Eicher front brake discs and pads for the 3.2, for £49.48.

Can't grumble at that price, from TheBoy's favourite supplier  ;D


they'll be fake. So you'll actually receive a plastic gnome, two chocolate teapots and a goldfish ;D

Choccie teapot would go down well with my morning coffee  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 April 2018, 09:24:03
Quote from: jimmy944 on 05 April 2018, 22:50:35
I love the yellow 427 that used to race at goodwood. Run by team Hairy Canary iirc.  ;D

If I ever did a new kit, I’d go yellow with black stripes and Halibrands  :y

I think that one was my favourite, too - always going around Lavant with one rear wheel in the air  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 06 April 2018, 16:03:17
changed the hydraulic cam lifters, 8 out of 16 damaged springs in them inlet and exhaust. so 16 new one fitted. sounds nice now.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2018, 17:49:29
Quote from: Nick W on 06 April 2018, 00:28:57
Quote from: tunnie on 05 April 2018, 22:23:44
Ordered a pair of Eicher front brake discs and pads for the 3.2, for £49.48.

Can't grumble at that price, from TheBoy's favourite supplier  ;D


they'll be fake. So you'll actually receive a plastic gnome, two chocolate teapots and a goldfish ;D
Doesn't matter with tunnie. In fact I'm surprised he needs new ones, unless they have rusted away through non-use.

As for my favourite supplier, 50% success rate this week.  The pollen filter was 2nd hand, but the rear wiper fitted fine :y.  Doesn't actually wipe the glass, but that's not ECP or Vistapros fault ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 07 April 2018, 11:27:04
Added a litre of coolant.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2018, 13:40:53
What I should be doing is putting some brakes onto the Battlebus.

What I am doing is stripping down a printer I lent to Terry the Chip Man to work out why its not printing - looks to be either the temp sensor or the element. Certainly my IR thermometer says its an awful lot hotter than it claims, but I also think it may have overheated the element.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 07 April 2018, 21:47:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2018, 13:40:53
What I should be doing is putting some brakes onto the Battlebus.

What I am doing is stripping down a printer I lent to Terry the Chip Man to work out why its not printing - looks to be either the temp sensor or the element. Certainly my IR thermometer says its an awful lot hotter than it claims, but I also think it may have overheated the element.

Ahem coughs "Tingey fault" :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 07 April 2018, 22:07:02
Was absolutely filthy as not washed it in over a month. Took it to one of these attended carwash places and really impressed how clean it is.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2018, 08:16:20
Quote from: Omegatoy on 07 April 2018, 21:47:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2018, 13:40:53
What I should be doing is putting some brakes onto the Battlebus.

What I am doing is stripping down a printer I lent to Terry the Chip Man to work out why its not printing - looks to be either the temp sensor or the element. Certainly my IR thermometer says its an awful lot hotter than it claims, but I also think it may have overheated the element.

Ahem coughs "Tingey fault" :y
Aye. It will be the source of constant piss taking at the club meets for a while ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2018, 08:17:24
Quote from: plym ian on 07 April 2018, 22:07:02
Was absolutely filthy as not washed it in over a month. Took it to one of these attended carwash places and really impressed how clean it is.
Picked up some friends last night to go out, and they commented something along the lines of the car needed washing.

Bloody black cars ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2018, 14:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2018, 13:40:53
What I am doing is stripping down a printer I lent to Terry the Chip Man to work out why its not printing - looks to be either the temp sensor or the element. Certainly my IR thermometer says its an awful lot hotter than it claims, but I also think it may have overheated the element.
Fixed it, the temp sensor for the hot end had become dislodged, so was under reading temp :y

Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2018, 13:40:53
What I should be doing is putting some brakes onto the Battlebus.
Now its raining, so that ain't gonna happen.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 April 2018, 15:39:45
Woose.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: plym ian on 08 April 2018, 16:01:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2018, 08:17:24
Quote from: plym ian on 07 April 2018, 22:07:02
Was absolutely filthy as not washed it in over a month. Took it to one of these attended carwash places and really impressed how clean it is.
Picked up some friends last night to go out, and they commented something along the lines of the car needed washing.

Bloody black cars ;D

Tell me about it. Sometimes I’ll wash it then next day it can be filthy again
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2018, 15:30:03
Finished all my winter fettling on the Westfield yesterday. Looked outside and the roads were dry, so thought a cheeky "test" might be in order. Put my coat on, got it started, opened the garage door... ssipping down.. again! >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 April 2018, 15:35:27
I think you might need to invest in some wet weather gear, this year, Kevin, if you actually intend to drive it.. or maybe an Ark.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2018, 16:21:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 April 2018, 15:35:27
I think you might need to invest in some wet weather gear, this year, Kevin, if you actually intend to drive it.. or maybe an Ark.
I have wet weather gear.

Wet weather gear |= dry driver.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2018, 18:06:00
Shouldn't that be an !, or are you usin a funky new language :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2018, 18:29:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2018, 18:06:00
Shouldn't that be an !, or are you usin a funky new language :P

Well, I was trying to use mathematical notation rather than any language but, as we're not constrained to ASCII any more..

≠

There you go. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 April 2018, 18:44:03
Drove to a friend's funeral.
That's the second funeral I've been to in  less than three weeks.


You lot might want to keep your distance :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2018, 18:47:59
Quote from: Nick W on 11 April 2018, 18:44:03
Drove to a friend's funeral.
That's the second funeral I've been to in  less than three weeks.


You lot might want to keep your distance :o
You know when this happens, you've become an old git  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 April 2018, 19:06:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2018, 18:47:59
Quote from: Nick W on 11 April 2018, 18:44:03
Drove to a friend's funeral.
That's the second funeral I've been to in  less than three weeks.


You lot might want to keep your distance :o
You know when this happens, you've become an old git  :'(


Unlike Mike, who was only six months older than I am.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 11 April 2018, 19:24:22
Fixed the grille on the wifes Subaru noticed yesterday that it was loose , on checking found some of the plastic clips had sheared off invisible repair with a cable tie  can't be seen & all secure again, love a cheap fix.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 April 2018, 20:36:51
Quote from: Tilbo on 11 April 2018, 19:24:22
Fixed the grille on the wifes Subaru noticed yesterday that it was loose , on checking found some of the plastic clips had sheared off invisible repair with a cable tie  can't be seen & all secure again, love a cheap fix.😎
I would be more concerned with how it came to be broken...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 12 April 2018, 10:22:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 April 2018, 20:36:51
Quote from: Tilbo on 11 April 2018, 19:24:22
Fixed the grille on the wifes Subaru noticed yesterday that it was loose , on checking found some of the plastic clips had sheared off invisible repair with a cable tie  can't be seen & all secure again, love a cheap fix.😎
I would be more concerned with how it came to be broken...
.


Afraid that will remain one of life's mysteries, and certainly not worth losing sleep over 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 12 April 2018, 10:48:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2018, 18:47:59
Quote from: Nick W on 11 April 2018, 18:44:03
Drove to a friend's funeral.
That's the second funeral I've been to in  less than three weeks.


You lot might want to keep your distance :o
You know when this happens, you've become an old git  :'(


There comes a point in ones life, when you start going to more funerals than weddings.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 April 2018, 12:08:34
Quote from: biggriffin on 12 April 2018, 10:48:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2018, 18:47:59
Quote from: Nick W on 11 April 2018, 18:44:03
Drove to a friend's funeral.
That's the second funeral I've been to in  less than three weeks.


You lot might want to keep your distance :o
You know when this happens, you've become an old git  :'(


There comes a point in ones life, when you start going to more funerals than weddings.


2:1 so far this year.


I went to one wedding last year, and had to point out to the bride that the previous wedding I attended was also hers. I probably won't be invited to the next one ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 13 April 2018, 18:37:32
Took the 4x4 into my local tyre shop & had wheels swopped round F-R & R-F get a few more miles out of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2018, 18:44:21
Gave it a cursory glance as I pushed the lawnmower past it, and was embarrassed how filthy it looks.

So as I pushed the mower back past it after I finished, I looked the other way....   ....problem solved ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2018, 21:20:02
Taken three full loads to the tip in it, fourth one tomorrow and another next week.

Also booked it in for its MoT... The day before it runs out... What could possibly go wrong? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 14 April 2018, 07:59:44
Ordered an electronic TPS for the V70 to replace the mechanical[if that's the right term]one fitted at the factory as it's playing up-a known issue on these-occasionally.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 April 2018, 12:04:41
Took the Zafira to Vauxhall dealer in town, had it MOT'd.

Passed with no issues, they even gave it a wash and a vac.

Not bad for £27.50.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 April 2018, 16:29:59
Subaru washed , polished & vacuumed looks terrific !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 April 2018, 17:07:25
Quote from: tunnie on 14 April 2018, 12:04:41
Took the Zafira to Vauxhall dealer in town, had it MOT'd.

Passed with no issues, they even gave it a wash and a vac.

Not bad for £27.50.  :)

Good price that  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 14 April 2018, 17:21:09
I washed the car I bought from james on sunday and it had a waxing as well at the time. and today I bought an oil filter ready for the oil change, already had the oil.. and thats assuming I can get the cover off????.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 April 2018, 17:51:47
Found the Battlebus, fitted the new rear wiper arm. Discovered the A/C is weak at best.

Mrs TB then got home, first thing she said was her AC (TBE's) isn't working either - that one isn't even pulling in the compressor clutch.

*sigh*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 April 2018, 20:11:56
I was planning on easing myself into the list of car jobs (now spring has finally sprung) by washing the Omega today and putting my tools into my new shiny black tool chest.
Instead I got roped into painting the garden fence. My son was supposed to be doing this before going back to Uni, but he painted about 6 feet the other day and then ficked off to spend a few days with his girlfriend to get out of finishing the job.  ::)
Then the cheeky shite tapped me up for £50.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 April 2018, 21:39:02
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 April 2018, 20:11:56
I was planning on easing myself into the list of car jobs (now spring has finally sprung) by washing the Omega today and putting my tools into my new shiny black tool chest.
Instead I got roped into painting the garden fence. My son was supposed to be doing this before going back to Uni, but he painted about 6 feet the other day and then ficked off to spend a few days with his girlfriend to get out of finishing the job.  ::)
Then the cheeky shite tapped me up for £50.  ;D
I've just been to pick the student up from his backgammon in Bradford. He won a side tournament, so made £90 profit on the day. I drove 140 miles, paid for the diesel and, on the way home, the cheeky bastid got a Mac Donald's out of me.  :(
He goes back to uni tomorrow. He's been home for three weeks and today was the third time he actually got dressed  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 14 April 2018, 21:56:22
Ain't being a parent wonderful ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 April 2018, 23:06:27
Quote from: BazaJT on 14 April 2018, 21:56:22
Ain't being a parent yoof wonderful ;D

Fixed!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 18 April 2018, 19:29:09
Changed the handbrake shoes on my Omega , what an utter whore of a job . >:(
The old ones had about 50% lining on them but I thought " nah , let's change them " and as soon as I had released the first retaining spring I knew it was a BIG mistake .
I'll never do that job again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 April 2018, 20:19:52
There is a knack to it, first side was a right b@stard to do. Second time did better, I used a small screw driver to pull spring up if I remember right.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 18 April 2018, 20:21:03
After 3 days of lift share buddy driving, I’ve had enough of BMW M sport suspension, looking forward to driving tomorrow.  8)

Bet the aircon won’t work though.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 18 April 2018, 20:44:43
Quote from: tunnie on 18 April 2018, 20:19:52
There is a knack to it, first side was a right b@stard to do. Second time did better, I used a small screw driver to pull spring up if I remember right.
You're right Tunnie , the first side was tears and tantrums the second side was easier but still awkward. Fortunately I bought a new fitting kit which allowed me to straighten out and cut one of the original springs which became a great puller to attach the new springs to the shoes. I also found a tie down strap handy for keeping all in place until the springs were attached a great help.
There's little difference between the Omega and my E24 BMW but  the close proximity of the hub on the Omega makes it so much more difficult.
Anyway, I've had a glass of Lagavulin and it all seems a distant and minor memory now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2018, 19:17:21
Put £94 of Opti's favourite love juice in it.

Thank goodness for A/C, and chilled seats.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 19 April 2018, 19:46:38
Rubbed down and repainted in matt black the aluminium sunroof surround as more silver was showing than black after a hard winter and the jet wash.

Looks very presentable now  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2018, 20:22:52
That reminds me, this is one of the jobs I need to do this summer.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 April 2018, 00:21:30
Ignored it while I drove the roller skate to work and the bicycle to the pub. The journey back up the hill has left me smarting a bit. Seems I'm out of condition following the winter. :-[

Oh, and my Omega's air con is fubar too. Not sure I care right now. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 08:10:52
Driven it to the MoT...  :-X

Not in the least bit nervous... Much.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 April 2018, 09:23:47
Quote from: tunnie on 18 April 2018, 20:21:03
After 3 days of lift share buddy driving, I’ve had enough of BMW M sport suspension, looking forward to driving tomorrow.  8)

Bet the aircon won’t work though.  ;D

Works, but weak. Enough to keep cool on way in, will struggle in evenings though. Got next week off so will get it booked in for a top of in gasssss  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 09:35:39
Mine works really well  :P just a shame about the rest of it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 13:51:57
Sorned it for now... Really looking forward to my train journey to work...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 20 April 2018, 17:14:46
Quote from: tunnie on 20 April 2018, 09:23:47
Quote from: tunnie on 18 April 2018, 20:21:03
After 3 days of lift share buddy driving, I’ve had enough of BMW M sport suspension, looking forward to driving tomorrow.  8)

Bet the aircon won’t work though.  ;D

Works, but weak. Enough to keep cool on way in, will struggle in evenings though. Got next week off so will get it booked in for a top of in gasssss  8)

Used the AC on the Mondeo the last couple of days....first time ive used it this year.....nice and cool car....tho with it only being a 1.6TD, with the AC on, you have to give it extra wellie to make it move.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 April 2018, 17:20:11
Bought oil & filter for wifes Subaru , but decided to sit in the garden too hot to crawl under cars ! Plenty of Lager in the fridge 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 April 2018, 18:23:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 13:51:57
Sorned it for now... Really looking forward to my train journey to work...
Oh dear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 April 2018, 18:40:11
Quote from: TD on 20 April 2018, 17:14:46
Quote from: tunnie on 20 April 2018, 09:23:47
Quote from: tunnie on 18 April 2018, 20:21:03
After 3 days of lift share buddy driving, I’ve had enough of BMW M sport suspension, looking forward to driving tomorrow.  8)

Bet the aircon won’t work though.  ;D

Works, but weak. Enough to keep cool on way in, will struggle in evenings though. Got next week off so will get it booked in for a top of in gasssss  8)

Used the AC on the Mondeo the last couple of days....first time ive used it this year.....nice and cool car....tho with it only being a 1.6TD, with the AC on, you have to give it extra wellie to make it move.....

It's now an annual service item to gas the aircon  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 April 2018, 19:35:20
You people with your rust buckets, killing the environment with your freon leaking.. should be banned!*

(*I'm just jealous of all the money you're saving compared to me ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 19:37:15
If it's any consolation Aaron, mine cost me about 18 days fleece payment  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 April 2018, 19:41:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 19:37:15
If it's any consolation Aaron, mine cost me about 18 days fleece payment  :D

Yours doesn't count, Al. It's got too many speed holes from what I hear ;)  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 21:43:13
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 April 2018, 19:41:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2018, 19:37:15
If it's any consolation Aaron, mine cost me about 18 days fleece payment  :D

Yours doesn't count, Al. It's got too many speed holes from what I hear ;)  :-X
I believe the correct term is 'self draining'  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 April 2018, 09:34:29
I've done SFA to mine. Mainly because I'm waiting for the bits promised to be delivered by this weekend.

Oh well, I need to get another quadcopter's flight controller configured, and then sent out on its maiden flight...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 April 2018, 13:43:01
Had the Hyundai serviced & valeted health check showed all is good apart from rear wiper which I have now replaced ,all set for the towing season ahead. 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 April 2018, 18:51:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 April 2018, 09:34:29
Oh well, I need to get another quadcopter's flight controller configured, and then sent out on its maiden flight...
Maiden flight completed without incident*.

All things considered, though, I've rather be fixing TBE  >:(


*ignoring the fact the new transmitter I bought for this is faulty (no sound), so rebound to my other. Bit of an arse, as to get to the receiver to rebind means a bit of a strip, and will have to be repeated when new xmitter is fixed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:03:45
I changed the drop links and front roll bar bushes today.  I think the drop links were original, It took me about half an hour per side to undo the siezed nuts on either side and my shoulders are killing me now!  Putting the new ones on was a doddle and took minutes.  It's made such a difference to the ride, no chattering sensation through the steering wheel when I'm going down the dirt tracks we call roads now!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 April 2018, 19:10:48
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:03:45
I changed the drop links and front roll bar bushes today.  I think the drop links were original, It took me about half an hour per side to undo the siezed nuts on either side and my shoulders are killing me now!  Putting the new ones on was a doddle and took minutes.  It's made such a difference to the ride, no chattering sensation through the steering wheel when I'm going down the dirt tracks we call roads now!


As soon as you find that a droplink nut won't turn easily, cut it off. They're not worth spending any time on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:20:02
Quote from: Nick W on 21 April 2018, 19:10:48
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:03:45
I changed the drop links and front roll bar bushes today.  I think the drop links were original, It took me about half an hour per side to undo the siezed nuts on either side and my shoulders are killing me now!  Putting the new ones on was a doddle and took minutes.  It's made such a difference to the ride, no chattering sensation through the steering wheel when I'm going down the dirt tracks we call roads now!


As soon as you find that a droplink nut won't turn easily, cut it off. They're not worth spending any time on.

I would have but I couldn't find my hacksaw!  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 April 2018, 19:46:26
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:20:02
Quote from: Nick W on 21 April 2018, 19:10:48
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:03:45
I changed the drop links and front roll bar bushes today.  I think the drop links were original, It took me about half an hour per side to undo the siezed nuts on either side and my shoulders are killing me now!  Putting the new ones on was a doddle and took minutes.  It's made such a difference to the ride, no chattering sensation through the steering wheel when I'm going down the dirt tracks we call roads now!


As soon as you find that a droplink nut won't turn easily, cut it off. They're not worth spending any time on.

I would have but I couldn't find my hacksaw! angle-grinder


Fixed that for you. A few seconds per nut, and the links fall on the floor. You could be drinking beer less than ten minutes after cutting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2018, 19:47:43
Presuming that you don't drop it on your face of course :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:50:11
Quote from: Nick W on 21 April 2018, 19:46:26
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:20:02
Quote from: Nick W on 21 April 2018, 19:10:48
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 21 April 2018, 19:03:45
I changed the drop links and front roll bar bushes today.  I think the drop links were original, It took me about half an hour per side to undo the siezed nuts on either side and my shoulders are killing me now!  Putting the new ones on was a doddle and took minutes.  It's made such a difference to the ride, no chattering sensation through the steering wheel when I'm going down the dirt tracks we call roads now!

The only angle grinder I've got is big enough for cutting flags and fenceposts!  If i'd stuck that in the wheel arch I'd probably be shopping for a new strut!  ;D

As soon as you find that a droplink nut won't turn easily, cut it off. They're not worth spending any time on.

I would have but I couldn't find my hacksaw! angle-grinder


Fixed that for you. A few seconds per nut, and the links fall on the floor. You could be drinking beer less than ten minutes after cutting.

The only angle grinder I've got is big enough for cutting flags and fenceposts!  If i'd stuck that in the wheel arch I'd probably be shopping for a new strut!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 April 2018, 20:24:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2018, 19:47:43
Presuming that you don't drop it on your face of course :-[


A real mechanic would have put the car back together and driven himself to the hospital in it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 April 2018, 21:01:39
Got shunted by a Beemer at a junction.  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2018, 21:32:45
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 April 2018, 21:01:39
Got shunted by a Beemer at a junction.  ::)
That's a bit shit. Much damage?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2018, 08:36:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 April 2018, 21:01:39
Got shunted by a Beemer at a junction.  ::)
Presumably only bent metal, nothing more serious?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 April 2018, 09:12:06
No major damage, just a crease and bulge in the bumper. Crash bar straight, park sensors ok. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2018, 09:40:29
Good news, if an inconvenience  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2018, 17:14:48
Today, I slammed the bonnet shut on the Jag.

Not in temper or anything...  ...the bloody struts have failed ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2018, 17:15:58
Also put some electricity in the off-the-road TBE, and some air into the Battlebus, which is what Mrs TB is having to use until such time euroshite pull their lazy finger out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 22 April 2018, 17:42:13
Last week i  changed the timing belt with at my 4 pott limousine. Only 5.000 miles on the counter, but 5 years old.

A new cat and new wheels are waiting for assembling.

MOT is in July, but everything else is OK, i did a great revision two years ago. No welding needed!

Actually it is too hot to work on the cars. I should look after the AC next week....

Rolf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 23 April 2018, 08:05:15
Changed cambelt, oil n filters, checked front brakes (yup still there). Put some wind in tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 April 2018, 12:36:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2018, 17:14:48
Today, I slammed the bonnet shut on the Jag.

Not in temper or anything...  ...the bloody struts have failed ;D

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 April 2018, 13:01:36
Shouldn't have delivery problems with SGS. Their orders usually arrive just as you've finished your online order.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2018, 17:53:34
Pulled the sill covers off...

Found another hole on the driver's side, a couple of patches on the passenger side and cleared the worst of the debris from the rear ends...

Drivers side definitely worse, but both sides have corroded along the seam where the inner wheel arch and floor panels are joined...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2018, 18:12:17
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 April 2018, 12:36:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2018, 17:14:48
Today, I slammed the bonnet shut on the Jag.

Not in temper or anything...  ...the bloody struts have failed ;D

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts
Tried their website, no joy for mine.

£29 from dealer, retail. Might see what I can blag.  If I can get 2 for £30, I'll be happy, even if it does mean talking to the mongs at Stratstone...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 April 2018, 19:19:38
Picked my backbox up out the middle of the road :(

Anyone recommend a Zafira B Diesel exhaust?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2018, 19:30:12
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 April 2018, 19:19:38
Picked my backbox up out the middle of the road :(

Anyone recommend a Zafira B Diesel exhaust?
I kept getting MOT advisos that my Zaffy exhaust was about to fall off.  Didn't get one last time, so it must have fixed itself ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2018, 19:38:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2018, 19:30:12
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 April 2018, 19:19:38
Picked my backbox up out the middle of the road :(

Anyone recommend a Zafira B Diesel exhaust?
I kept getting MOT advisos that my Zaffy exhaust was about to fall off.  Didn't get one last time, so it must have fixed itself ;D
Can't test what isn't fitted :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 April 2018, 19:45:30
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 April 2018, 19:19:38
Picked my backbox up out the middle of the road :(

Anyone recommend a Zafira B Diesel exhaust?

Worth checking the ETS page? I bought one from them for Mrs VXL's Alhambra a while back and it was the same quality as their Omega ones  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 April 2018, 20:35:13
Ill have a nose.

Ive been down on power under 2000rpm for a week, and had an air leak code (p2279) which an EGR and Boost valve clean havent sorted, hoping its related.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 24 April 2018, 05:16:09
Think the problem is going to be removing the last bit of pipe off the next section (DPF etc) not a cheap pipe :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 April 2018, 07:50:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2018, 18:12:17
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 April 2018, 12:36:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2018, 17:14:48
Today, I slammed the bonnet shut on the Jag.

Not in temper or anything...  ...the bloody struts have failed ;D

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts
Tried their website, no joy for mine.

£29 from dealer, retail. Might see what I can blag.  If I can get 2 for £30, I'll be happy, even if it does mean talking to the mongs at Stratstone...

Call them you lazy sod.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 April 2018, 07:52:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 24 April 2018, 05:16:09
Think the problem is going to be removing the last bit of pipe off the next section (DPF etc) not a cheap pipe :(

Simple, its a repair piece:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Zafira-1-9Cdti-05-11-Exhaust-Diesel-Particulate-Rear-DPF-Repair-Pipe/172837954463?fits=Model%3AZafira&hash=item283df1e39f:g:N9YAAOSwsCFZoIT9

You cut the DPF pipe a set distance after the DPF and fit the above bit  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2018, 17:46:11
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 April 2018, 07:50:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2018, 18:12:17
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 April 2018, 12:36:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2018, 17:14:48
Today, I slammed the bonnet shut on the Jag.

Not in temper or anything...  ...the bloody struts have failed ;D

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts
Tried their website, no joy for mine.

£29 from dealer, retail. Might see what I can blag.  If I can get 2 for £30, I'll be happy, even if it does mean talking to the mongs at Stratstone...

Call them you lazy sod.
Its my task when I'm not on conf calls or on hold to ECP ;D

I've got all week, as no plans to go anywhere near MK this week :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 April 2018, 10:02:34
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 April 2018, 07:52:59
Quote from: Jimbob on 24 April 2018, 05:16:09
Think the problem is going to be removing the last bit of pipe off the next section (DPF etc) not a cheap pipe :(

Simple, its a repair piece:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Zafira-1-9Cdti-05-11-Exhaust-Diesel-Particulate-Rear-DPF-Repair-Pipe/172837954463?fits=Model%3AZafira&hash=item283df1e39f:g:N9YAAOSwsCFZoIT9

You cut the DPF pipe a set distance after the DPF and fit the above bit  :y

Interesting part, didnt know you could get those.

However, as my local garage want £25 to swap the back box....They can do it rather than me spend all day battling in the rain!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2018, 12:44:40
From personal experience, changing the back box wont work as the pipe that will be goosed is the bit the repair section replaces............you may want to ask me how I know one day  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 April 2018, 13:15:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 April 2018, 12:44:40
From personal experience, changing the back box wont work as the pipe that will be goosed is the bit the repair section replaces............you may want to ask me how I know one day  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :y

(https://image.ibb.co/jPonDc/image.png) (https://imgbb.com/)

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 April 2018, 13:15:55
Lol, Im sure it will come up....In what way goosed?
It would benefit from a cleanup, but I cant see anything wrong with it.
As far as I can see it needs 6" of backbox pipe removing from it and a new backbox sliding on.
the old backbox had been blowing quite a bit from the seam at the top, then snapped off from the pipe at the front end and bounced along for a short while
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2018, 13:33:50
From my little 'incident', there will be nothing left of the DPF pipe inside the back box joint  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 25 April 2018, 20:04:00
I've just replaced the adjusters on my headlamps.  I'm so glad I found this forum, I wouldn't even have had a clue how to fix them or even that it was a problem if I hadn't read it on here.  The instructions were handy and easy to follow, as the aluminium adjusters seem to have fallen by the wayside, I was able to find a similar offering on Ebay that does the trick:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Vauxhall-Omega-B-Headlight-Adjuster-Life-Time-Warranty-Hella/281256289565?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 April 2018, 22:24:31
Washed and polished my builders van ,ready to sell it ,
then it rained before i had chance to get the  photos  >:(
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31298446_976388329238362_4465737128424243200_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=v1%3AAeFyWNadaXGN-btg5XuJOT6SBGlzn_q8CravSo4bYd-_M7DF1c1gdgYrKijlh0ihmvyrReBKlNf6ntNtquSKiA1A8VFfXzgvlJdJi9HAES3gDA&oh=76790f2ab15c2180bdb812fcba62d6f7&oe=5B61B8CB)
dried out after a coffee break
now i need to empty 12 years of clutter from it and get Hoover out to it  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 26 April 2018, 14:31:46
As predicted. Repair pipe needed as well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 April 2018, 15:42:55
Drove it for the first time for a couple of months. Running rough, and EML light on. :(
Work for this weekend. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 April 2018, 16:02:17
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 April 2018, 14:31:46
As predicted. Repair pipe needed as well :y

 ;D ;D :D :D :D ;) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: relluf on 26 April 2018, 17:41:21
Going off the drive this morning ,heard something scrape :(

Upon investigation ,all four rear exhaust hangers are either busted or non existent oh dear!!

Quick trip to ecp and all sorted  for £6 summat :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2018, 18:15:08
Noticed a ding in the drivers door, and a scratch on osr wing.

*sigh*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 18:20:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2018, 18:15:08
Noticed a ding in the drivers door, and a scratch on osr wing.

*sigh*
Which car?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2018, 18:26:17
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 18:20:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2018, 18:15:08
Noticed a ding in the drivers door, and a scratch on osr wing.

*sigh*
Which car?
"My" car. The Shaguar.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 April 2018, 19:03:20
You must be spitting feathers !  :o
I had some time today to get stuck into the list of car jobs, but couldn't muster any energy or motivation, so had an afternoon nap for a couple of hours instead. I guess I'm getting to that age now.  :'( ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 19:31:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 April 2018, 19:03:20
You must be spitting feathers !  :o
I had some time today to get stuck into the list of car jobs, but couldn't muster any energy or motivation, so had an afternoon nap for a couple of hours instead. I guess I'm getting to that age now.  :'( ;D
Spitting feathers means you are very thirsty, I see someone has bastardised that one too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 19:33:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2018, 18:26:17
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 18:20:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2018, 18:15:08
Noticed a ding in the drivers door, and a scratch on osr wing.

*sigh*
Which car?
"My" car. The Shaguar.
Hmmm....much of a ding? Insurance jobbie? Could turn out expensive.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2018, 19:43:37
Carpark ding.  Inevitable it was going to happen :(

No point getting upset over it, SFA I can do to undo it, and I don't know where it happened...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 19:58:17
In my experience, the first ding is the most upsetting. Subsequent ones don't seem so bad and, once you've got three or four, you hardly notice them multiplying.

Have I cheered you up?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2018, 20:16:54
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 19:58:17
In my experience, the first ding is the most upsetting. Subsequent ones don't seem so bad and, once you've got three or four, you hardly notice them multiplying.

Have I cheered you up?  ;D
One benefit of owning a £3-400 car is that it neither matters nor shows ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2018, 10:32:56
Noticed one of Mrs. KW's alloys has been comprehensively f**ked by a pot hole. Naturally, it's the one that I replaced with new a couple of weeks ago, not one of the other 3 that are tatty. What's the point of having nice things when you live in a 3rd world country? >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 April 2018, 12:51:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2018, 10:32:56
Noticed one of Mrs. KW's alloys has been comprehensively f**ked by a pot hole. Naturally, it's the one that I replaced with new a couple of weeks ago, not one of the other 3 that are tatty. What's the point of having nice things when you live in a 3rd world country? >:(

I claimed for a new tyre from our council on production of pothole evidence and got it. Go for it Kevin. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2018, 18:56:48
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2018, 19:58:17
In my experience, the first ding is the most upsetting. Subsequent ones don't seem so bad and, once you've got three or four, you hardly notice them multiplying.

Have I cheered you up?  ;D
Not that churned up over it. I accept that this country is overrun with ignorant, arrogant, "opps you" arseholes who care about nothing outside of their world.  Thus I was expecting it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2018, 18:57:17
Drove it to Walsall and back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 April 2018, 20:07:04
Changed oil and filter...........and swapped it to spin on while there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DrAndyB on 28 April 2018, 18:45:48
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 28 April 2018, 19:17:30
Took the Omega out for a drive today to view some caravans.  Despite changing the drop links and the roll bar bushes there was still a knock from the front and after bouncing the front end on each side while resting one hand on the turret mounts, I decided at least one top mount bush is shot, so I'll change both. 

The top mounts have really broke the bank at £1.99 each! and I decided to order a pair of bearings while I was at it.  It'll have to wait until the week after next when I'm off work until I tackle them.

On the way home one of the back brakes started grinding and the dust accumulating on one of the back wheels suggested the back brakes would need doing soon, so it's a good job I've already bought the parts.  The drive home provided some amusement when I gave a kid in a (BMW) Mini Cooper a shock, I had to chuckle at a £500 car giving a modern pocket rocket a run for its money!

Link to the £1.99 top mounts if anyone is interested: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Strut-Mounting-Senator-Omega-Carlton-As-OE-90288206-90251358-07A095/281617674525?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2018, 23:00:07
Another £1.99 says they don't include the bearing...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 28 April 2018, 23:18:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2018, 23:00:07
Another £1.99 says they don't include the bearing...

You are quite right, that is why I ordered them seperatley, like I said in the post.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 April 2018, 08:15:02
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 28 April 2018, 19:17:30
Took the Omega out for a drive today to view some caravans.  Despite changing the drop links and the roll bar bushes there was still a knock from the front and after bouncing the front end on each side while resting one hand on the turret mounts, I decided at least one top mount bush is shot, so I'll change both. 

The top mounts have really broke the bank at £1.99 each! and I decided to order a pair of bearings while I was at it.  It'll have to wait until the week after next when I'm off work until I tackle them.

On the way home one of the back brakes started grinding and the dust accumulating on one of the back wheels suggested the back brakes would need doing soon, so it's a good job I've already bought the parts.  The drive home provided some amusement when I gave a kid in a (BMW) Mini Cooper a shock, I had to chuckle at a £500 car giving a modern pocket rocket a run for its money!

Link to the £1.99 top mounts if anyone is interested: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Strut-Mounting-Senator-Omega-Carlton-As-OE-90288206-90251358-07A095/281617674525?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


I might invest in a pair. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 29 April 2018, 09:46:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 April 2018, 08:15:02
Quote from: Dr_Syn on 28 April 2018, 19:17:30
Took the Omega out for a drive today to view some caravans.  Despite changing the drop links and the roll bar bushes there was still a knock from the front and after bouncing the front end on each side while resting one hand on the turret mounts, I decided at least one top mount bush is shot, so I'll change both. 

The top mounts have really broke the bank at £1.99 each! and I decided to order a pair of bearings while I was at it.  It'll have to wait until the week after next when I'm off work until I tackle them.

On the way home one of the back brakes started grinding and the dust accumulating on one of the back wheels suggested the back brakes would need doing soon, so it's a good job I've already bought the parts.  The drive home provided some amusement when I gave a kid in a (BMW) Mini Cooper a shock, I had to chuckle at a £500 car giving a modern pocket rocket a run for its money!

Link to the £1.99 top mounts if anyone is interested: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Strut-Mounting-Senator-Omega-Carlton-As-OE-90288206-90251358-07A095/281617674525?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


I might invest in a pair. ::)

He's selling a lot of Omega parts dirt cheap.  I've bought a few just to stock up.  I wish I'd seen his ad when I needed drop links and roll bar bushes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2018, 10:38:16
Gixer and I replaced springs/shocks all round on TBE, and put on new rear track rods, before a spot of Tiffin ;D

Thanks chrisgixer :y

I'm pleased to say I got him smothered in coppaslip, knowing how he loves the stuff :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 29 April 2018, 18:08:26
Just driven it (Terracan) back from Battle with the tin tent been  visiting friends & relations average MPG 27 not bad for a total weight of around 4.4 tons.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 29 April 2018, 20:07:46
Today I cleaned out the breather bridge and changed the door lock solenoid on the drivers door.  On removing the door card I found that the plastic sheet was missing from behind the door card.  I'm going to make up a replacement using a sheet of sturdy polythene I have lying around.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 April 2018, 20:22:46
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 April 2018, 12:51:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2018, 10:32:56
Noticed one of Mrs. KW's alloys has been comprehensively f**ked by a pot hole. Naturally, it's the one that I replaced with new a couple of weeks ago, not one of the other 3 that are tatty. What's the point of having nice things when you live in a 3rd world country? >:(

I claimed for a new tyre from our council on production of pothole evidence and got it. Go for it Kevin. :y

As a follow-up, went to report this with photo evidence and there is already a marker showing that a contractor has been assigned. I am taking this as evidence that the council are aware and that a possible defence of being unaware of the problem is not likely to wash. I'll get the wheel replaced and write them a snottogram. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 01 May 2018, 14:00:28
Found out that a car battery that has been sat on its plastic tray for 14 years in the lads Corsa C does not come out without destroying the poxy naff plastic clamp  ::)


Thank heavens for Mr Makita and a 16mm flat bit  :-X :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 01 May 2018, 21:17:21
I wrapped one side of the exhaust down pipe with heat resistant fabric tape and attached 10 stainless steel tie wraps to hold it in place. (Given that the heat shields had rotted off). 
Seems to hold in the heat quite well, although has that burning new smell, which must eventually stop.
At the weekend I'll do the other. Unless the car sets on fire first because ebay seller is a liar and not good for 1000 degrees C after all
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 May 2018, 21:29:34
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 01 May 2018, 14:00:28
Found out that a car battery that has been sat on its plastic tray for 14 years in the lads Corsa C does not come out without destroying the poxy naff plastic clamp  ::)


Thank heavens for Mr Makita and a 16mm flat bit  :-X :D :D

I know that one as well!  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 May 2018, 09:05:11
Tried to get to the bottom of why the remote range on the BMW is so poor (like 3" from the drivers window, poor) compared to my last one; dismantled the boot lid trim and took the signal booster out to find.. nothing of any interest.

Now.. do I randomly start changing parts, or start staring at wiring diagrams. Hmmmm..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 May 2018, 15:42:34
Has it been fried following attempted theft?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 May 2018, 16:39:31
Impossible to know - it's been like that since I bought it (didn't notice at the dealer as I was always stood by the drivers door when unlocking it).. certainly nothing obviously out of place on the board, but then I don't know how the board works :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 03 May 2018, 17:31:04
Went out and bought some paint that's hopefully the same colour as the paint on the car to do some touch ups etc..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 May 2018, 18:28:34
Not mine but Mrs AA's Astra, changed the rear shocks ready for it's MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 04 May 2018, 19:10:50
Fitted the new Bosch 2-4-6 coil pack to the 3.2. Back to running as sweet as a nut, however sweet that is. :-\ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 May 2018, 20:31:15
Picked up car from Serek in Huntingdon after service and mot. Top job and top man.

Had an Insignia while he had my car. 2 litre diesel turbo. Not bad. Might have to think about getting one. Any views?  I had one of the early ones before and was not that impressed but now I might be interested.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 May 2018, 20:37:47
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 May 2018, 20:31:15
Picked up car from Serek in Huntingdon after service and mot. Top job and top man.

Had an Insignia while he had my car. 2 litre diesel turbo. Not bad. Might have to think about getting one. Any views?  I had one of the early ones before and was not that impressed but now I might be interested.
Same engine as my astra. I'm getting 43mpg around town, not to be sniffed at. I like it, but it suits my needs, yours may be different.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 04 May 2018, 20:54:20
Thanks STEMO. Not sure what my needs are yet. Impulse has a lot to do with it. Wife complains about my old Omega. Things are changing in my life (employment) and I am getting on. I might need a newer car. Tough choices.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2018, 07:53:25
Quote from: Lagondanet on 04 May 2018, 20:31:15
Had an Insignia while he had my car. 2 litre diesel turbo. Not bad. Might have to think about getting one. Any views?  I had one of the early ones before and was not that impressed but now I might be interested.

I took a mates base model 2010 (ie, early) model to the south west of France back in 2012 (I couldn't take the Omega as we were using the tunnel), and it was better than expected, even more so, because this was the detuned 130bhp variant.

It was a perfectly adequate, in due to its low power, fairly rewarding.  Over the entire holiday (over 2000 miles) it achieved around 50mpg, and a single set of brake pads.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 May 2018, 08:09:55
 Took the battery off charge for the Monza.
Could not get to start it as the other half had pilled a heap of stinking horse rugs down the side of the car
Hell will hath no fury like a man with a scratched Monza if one of the metal buckles from said stinking rugs has left a mark

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2018, 09:17:45
Quote from: Keith ABS on 05 May 2018, 08:09:55
Took the battery off charge for the Monza.
Could not get to start it as the other half had pilled a heap of stinking horse rugs down the side of the car
Hell will hath no fury like a man with a scratched Monza if one of the metal buckles from said stinking rugs has left a mark

Keith ABS

I remember that as an issue in a recent divorce. ::) :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 May 2018, 09:34:41
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 May 2018, 09:17:45
Quote from: Keith ABS on 05 May 2018, 08:09:55
Took the battery off charge for the Monza.
Could not get to start it as the other half had pilled a heap of stinking horse rugs down the side of the car
Hell will hath no fury like a man with a scratched Monza if one of the metal buckles from said stinking rugs has left a mark

Keith ABS

I remember that as an issue in a recent divorce. ::) :y :y
Divorce  :-\
Does it not come under
justifiable homicide
noun
the killing of a person in circumstances(e.g she scratched my car) which allow the act to be regarded in law as without criminal guilt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 05 May 2018, 10:33:37
Finally refitted the rear xenon sensor on the elite estate, nice to have no more nagging from the MFD. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 May 2018, 10:39:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 May 2018, 09:34:41
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 May 2018, 09:17:45
Quote from: Keith ABS on 05 May 2018, 08:09:55
Took the battery off charge for the Monza.
Could not get to start it as the other half had pilled a heap of stinking horse rugs down the side of the car
Hell will hath no fury like a man with a scratched Monza if one of the metal buckles from said stinking rugs has left a mark

Keith ABS

I remember that as an issue in a recent divorce. ::) :y :y
Divorce  :-\
Does it not come under
justifiable homicide
noun
the killing of a person in circumstances(e.g she scratched my car) which allow the act to be regarded in law as without criminal guilt.
.

There might be a new patio being laid at Keith abs towers this weekend,if there's a scratch on the Monza.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 May 2018, 10:55:46
Quote from: biggriffin on 05 May 2018, 10:39:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 May 2018, 09:34:41
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 May 2018, 09:17:45
Quote from: Keith ABS on 05 May 2018, 08:09:55
Took the battery off charge for the Monza.
Could not get to start it as the other half had pilled a heap of stinking horse rugs down the side of the car
Hell will hath no fury like a man with a scratched Monza if one of the metal buckles from said stinking rugs has left a mark

Keith ABS

I remember that as an issue in a recent divorce. ::) :y :y
Divorce  :-\
Does it not come under
justifiable homicide
noun
the killing of a person in circumstances(e.g she scratched my car) which allow the act to be regarded in law as without criminal guilt.
.

There might be a new patio being laid at Keith abs towers this weekend,if there's a scratch on the Monza.
So, cheap out on the funeral ,to pay for the respray ? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 May 2018, 19:02:03
Changed the oil and filter (again!)  ::)

Also changed the little plastic runners in the passenger side window regulator, so it now goes up and down without sounding like the door’s going to drop off.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2018, 19:40:33
Changed bonnet strut. Absolutely thrashed the living daylights off it, pissing off a VX220 driver in the process. 80 miles, over quarter of a tank of fuel :(


Then went to see chrisgixer to measure the resistance into a gearbox, and promptly decided we'd have to take the sump off. Now got the ATF out of my hair.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 05 May 2018, 20:38:41
Spent the morning and 2 hours after lunch replacing the Condensor/coolant radiator on SWTSMBO clit TCE.

Not the simplest of jobs as you need to remove so much just to get the radiator out..bumper/intercooler/headlight andit went on and on.

Eventually got it all back together and its coolant tight but sad news.

Took it to have air con re-charged and the damn thing still has a leak as they coulnt pull a vacuum on machine below 12 ? and said 10 was the maximum they could re gas.

Now need to take it back to specialist next weekend tofind the leak/leaks and more grief I expect.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 05 May 2018, 22:24:01
Made a start on changing the rear discs and pads today and almost everything that could go wrong, went wrong.

First thing I found was the drivers side caliper was siezed.  When I did the fronts, my neigbour was able to refurbish the calipers with little difficulty, but this time the rear caliper proved too far gone and he ended up damaging the siezed piston when trying to extract it

I also found that the brake shoes were severley worn and the friction material was beginning to seperate on one shoe.  I had hoped to get away with not replacing the shoes as they should be just for holding the car still rather than stopping it, but I do now recall the previous owner telling me he liked to pull the handbrake one periodically to clean the brakes, methinks he did it too much.  A trip to ECP got me some new shoes for £16.

I also found the back plate to be severley corroded, one of the shoe pins for the retaining springs had actually rusted free from the back plate with a rusty hole where it should have sat.  I was able to fabricate a bracket for the pin using a mending bracket and was able to locate it as an interference fit on the back of the plate. 

The final problem came when trying to remove the siezed caliper, the union to the brake pipe had also sized and we ended up rounding it off trying to free it.  In the end I decided to snap the pipe and source/make a new one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2018, 08:42:12
At work today so a bit restricted, but plan is to filter 20l of fuel and put it in the tank, change the oil and filter, and give it a much needed wash.
Will probably bring the Omega to work tomorrow and give the interior a good clean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 06 May 2018, 08:48:51
Seems a "good job" you have there Albs. :y

Go to work and work on the car ...cant be bad and I assume being a weekend its time + half  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2018, 09:21:29
Quote from: amba on 06 May 2018, 08:48:51
Seems a "good job" you have there Albs. :y

Go to work and work on the car ...cant be bad and I assume being a bank holiday and its at least double time  :D
Fixed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2018, 09:22:38
Broken it :'(

Slave cylinder failed driving home from work >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 May 2018, 09:25:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2018, 09:22:38
Broken it :'(

Slave cylinder failed driving home from work >:(
I'm old and get confused easily. What car are you driving currently?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2018, 10:04:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2018, 09:21:29
Quote from: amba on 06 May 2018, 08:48:51
Seems a "good job" you have there Albs. :y

Go to work and work on the car ...cant be bad and I assume being a bank holiday and its at least double time  :D
Fixed

You assume wrong. I work three weekends out of four as part of my standard shift rota. My rota is 162 hours per four weeks, so no overtime for weekends. Once I go over 162 hours, then its time and a half. This includes all bank holidays including Christmas day, new years day etc.
So I'm on standard time yesterday and today, but tomorrow is an extra shift so will be time and a half.
Not a bad job though at my stage in life. I'm too old and Ficked for real graft now, and far too thick for anything else, so it will do me until I retire (probably in my early 70,s) or fall off my perch.  :)
It helps that my boss is a VX fan - owned many Carltons, Omegas, had a Monaro until recently, and has 17 motorbikes, so hes reasonably understanding about these things.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2018, 10:20:03
The oil change hasn't gone very smoothly. In fact, it brought on a bit of panic. I tipped a bottle of engine flush in with the old oil about an hour ago before starting the oil change. The engine must be run at tickover for 5 minutes, not revved, then switch of and change the oil.
I ran it for 5 minutes, switched off, then went to undo the sump plug (13mm) and the fickin thing is rounded and wouldn't undo.  :o
My fault of course, I knew it was heading that way and meant to change it, but forgot.  ::)
I was close to having to decide whether to test the legendary quality of the engine by driving it home with the flushing agent still in the sump, or ring the boss at home, fess up, and ask to borrow a company car.  :-[ :D
Tried tapping an imperial socket on to it, but no joy. In the end I managed to hammer a 12mm ring spanner on and got it undone.
Then realised that although the new 5L of GM 10/40 was fine, the half full one that I already had in the boot of the car, is actually half full of old coolant, not oil. ::) ;D
I think it will be ok to drive it home with 5L of oil in the sump rather than 6.5L.  ::)
This is why its not really advisable to do car jobs at work. 12 hour dayshifts do get very boring though.   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 06 May 2018, 14:00:11
But you are on wages to do oil change so not all bad,

Think we have all done the oil in the canister should be fine to only find it’s old oil not lady taken to the re cycling place instead .

At our time of life a jobs a job ah !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2018, 14:23:15
Yep, I quite agree. We are old enough to know that the world doesn't owe us a living.   :y
Ive just treated the old girl to a good wash too. Got to clean inside the windows and clean all the accumulated crap out of the inside, and that will do for today. 
Hopefully bring the Omega to work tomorrow and give its interior a clean too.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 06 May 2018, 17:36:16
Crickey,a regular car wash  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2018, 17:41:40
Nah, wouldn't wash the Omega at work as there isn't really the facilities to wash it properly. The old Merc doesn't matter though.
Cosmetically, its ficked.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Dr_Syn on 06 May 2018, 18:25:00
I visted a few scrap yards today in the hope I might find a F/L V6 with rear calipers.  The expression I got from two of the scrappers when I asked if they had an Omega, you'd think I'd been asking for parts for an Austin 3 litre!

I spent the rest of the day doing a few small jobs, I changed the tensioner pully on the auxilliary belt (the old one sounded like a packet of Tic-Tacs), Changed the oil in the diff (good job I did as it was quite low) and removed the old stereo and Traffic master and loom.  It was a shame, but someone had previously tried to remove the stereo with the grub screws still in situ.  Sadly I had to butcher the stereo to get it out :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 May 2018, 19:50:06
On the daily driver - quick oil and filter change, swapped the wheels front to back to try and even out the wear, clean up of the front brakes and clean and re-greased the sliders, cleaned off the underseal and ground back the rust on the chassis rails etc and painted with rust convertor then underseal after a few hours.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 May 2018, 09:07:19
Ruled out clutch pipe failure...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 09:29:42
Found the front Sportstars for TBE in the shed. Even better, the tyres have 4mm tread (a vast improvement on the borderline ones currently on the car), except one has the cords hanging out of the inside edge. Bugger.

I'd feel I need to do some more miles to allow the suspension to settle before sorting out the geometry.

//TB goes off for another rummage in the shed to see what other wheels and tyres he might have.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 07 May 2018, 12:53:01
Took throttle body off the V70 in order to convert it to electronic.What a faff about,whos bright idea was it to make the wiring plug to big to fit between the starter motor and engine block so you have to shift the starter to get throttle body out of engine bay?Still it's off now so I'll pass it on to mate to do the swap over as I don't understand the instructions that came with the new part :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2018, 18:45:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 09:29:42
Found the front Sportstars for TBE in the shed.

Look much better on standard wheels with standard suspension, I can of course help you out there, just a simple swap  :y

 ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 18:47:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2018, 18:45:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 09:29:42
Found the front Sportstars for TBE in the shed.

Look much better on standard wheels with standard suspension, I can of course help you out there, just a simple swap  :y

 ::) :D
That reminds me, I was going to give my old wheels off the MV6 to you, wasn't I?   :-[.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2018, 19:00:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 18:47:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2018, 18:45:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 09:29:42
Found the front Sportstars for TBE in the shed.

Look much better on standard wheels with standard suspension, I can of course help you out there, just a simple swap  :y

 ::) :D
That reminds me, I was going to give my old wheels off the MV6 to you, wasn't I?   :-[.
I think we said when you have them down to 1.59mm of tread as you'd not long bought the tyres on them!

Still interested if you want to come up with a deal  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 May 2018, 20:46:53
I would love a set of sportstars on mine, but justify the expense in a 180k miles, 16 year old car. Ive already spent far more on it then most people would think is within the realms of sanity.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 May 2018, 21:02:32
Fitted the detachable towbar to it for the first time since I bought the car, for no other reason than to check how it fits.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 May 2018, 21:15:30
Quote from: Migv6 on 07 May 2018, 21:02:32
Fitted the detachable towbar to it for the first time since I bought the car, for no other reason than to check how it fits.  :)

I have one of those with my Beemer and I suppose I should check it out someday.  :-\  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 May 2018, 21:45:10
Never know when you might need it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 08 May 2018, 15:01:44
Took the 3.2 for its annual medical. Passed, again with no advisories.. Happy days. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 May 2018, 15:06:59
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2018, 15:01:44
Took the 3.2 for its annual medical. Passed, again with no advisories.. Happy days. :y
Well Done  :)
Nice to get a clean bill of health  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 May 2018, 15:50:45
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2018, 15:01:44
Took the 3.2 for its annual medical. Passed, again with no advisories.. Happy days. :y
Nice one, Chris. Always a good feeling when you get that bit of paper  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2018, 17:36:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2018, 19:00:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 18:47:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2018, 18:45:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2018, 09:29:42
Found the front Sportstars for TBE in the shed.

Look much better on standard wheels with standard suspension, I can of course help you out there, just a simple swap  :y

 ::) :D
That reminds me, I was going to give my old wheels off the MV6 to you, wasn't I?   :-[.
I think we said when you have them down to 1.59mm of tread as you'd not long bought the tyres on them!

Still interested if you want to come up with a deal  :y
Damn, I reckon I'm still 0.01mm off that ;D

New tyres ordered for the Sportstars, then the MV6 wheels are yours :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2018, 17:36:59
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2018, 15:01:44
Took the 3.2 for its annual medical. Passed, again with no advisories.. Happy days. :y
I wonder what that feels like ;D


Excellent news :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 May 2018, 20:27:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2018, 17:36:59
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2018, 15:01:44
Took the 3.2 for its annual medical. Passed, again with no advisories.. Happy days. :y
I wonder what that feels like ;D


Excellent news :y

For the first time since owning an Omega (if my memory is correct) one of mine failed recently - I knew it wasn't going well when Serek walked over with the end of the spring in his hand  ::) ;D

Oh well, steers in a lot nicer with Irmscher front springs...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 08 May 2018, 20:36:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 May 2018, 17:36:59
Quote from: Shackeng on 08 May 2018, 15:01:44
Took the 3.2 for its annual medical. Passed, again with no advisories.. Happy days. :y
I wonder what that feels like ;D


Excellent news :y

I don't suppose you can remember. ::) ::) ::)
6664
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 May 2018, 22:06:28
Drove home glad that I had aircon gassed, had some fun with some a fancy Porsche. A Targa I think. Soundly beaten, but the old girl did not disgrace herself that badly.

Put 5 small cardboard boxes in boot of IT stuff for tomorrow, thought these boxes are worth about 10 times the 3.2’s value.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 May 2018, 23:04:24
Quote from: tunnie on 08 May 2018, 22:06:28
Put 5 small cardboard boxes in boot of IT stuff for tomorrow, thought these boxes are worth about 10 times the 3.2’s value.  ;D

With or without the contents?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 May 2018, 05:55:24
Quote from: jimmy944 on 08 May 2018, 23:04:24
Quote from: tunnie on 08 May 2018, 22:06:28
Put 5 small cardboard boxes in boot of IT stuff for tomorrow, thought these boxes are worth about 10 times the 3.2’s value.  ;D

With or without the contents?  ;D
;D ;D Very good, Jimmy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 09 May 2018, 09:13:00
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Without  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2018, 17:24:20
Quote from: tunnie on 08 May 2018, 22:06:28
Put 5 small cardboard boxes in boot of IT stuff for tomorrow, thought these boxes are worth about 10 times the 3.2’s value.  ;D
I've done similar in the Jag - used it as a van for work, and the value of the boot contents was significantly more than the value of the Jag....   ...new!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2018, 17:28:13
Not exactly car related, but mechanical, and has motors...

...smashed the little racing quadcopter up, hit the deck flat out  :-[. Found virtually all the pieces though, including all the expensive bits :). I'd like to put the blame on that DTM fella, as he was texting me, but we all know in reality it was down to an organic interface failure.

Sadly, I only caught the first crash of the day on video, not the biggie.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 May 2018, 20:20:26
Fitted Eibach Springs and Bilstein shocks on the rear of the project.

Front end rebuild (everything), brakes (got a refurbed set of calipers and new pads and discs all round), cambelt etc still to do lol!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 May 2018, 10:35:03
Just went outside to get something from it and was thinking I might give it a bit of tlc this weekend. Then noticed that sometime in the last 24 hours, some waste of skin and fresh air has keyed it from the front of the n/s wing to the middle of the front door. Its about 6 feet long.  >:( >:( >:( >:(  :'( :'(
It looks like it doesn't go deeper than the lacquer, so hopefully a few hours of elbow grease will polish it out.
I suspect it happened in Sainsburys car park yesterday afternoon.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2018, 11:31:44
B@stard.  >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 May 2018, 18:49:20
New disc and pads on the nearside front on the Mondeo.  :)

I was planning on doing both sides this afternoon and the rears tomorrow, but the gods of all things mechanical conspired against me.  >:(

4 hours to fit one disc and pads!  ::)  They'll make a mechanic of me yet!!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2018, 21:01:55
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 May 2018, 10:35:03
Just went outside to get something from it and was thinking I might give it a bit of tlc this weekend. Then noticed that sometime in the last 24 hours, some waste of skin and fresh air has keyed it from the front of the n/s wing to the middle of the front door. Its about 6 feet long.  >:( >:( >:( >:(  :'( :'(
It looks like it doesn't go deeper than the lacquer, so hopefully a few hours of elbow grease will polish it out.
I suspect it happened in Sainsburys car park yesterday afternoon.  :(
Always a shit, but could have been a zip or summat rather than malice...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 May 2018, 21:07:06
Fitted a battery monitor to the 3.2, which warns me via bluetooth when it needs charging, as I use it only rarely. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2018, 07:53:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2018, 21:01:55
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 May 2018, 10:35:03
Just went outside to get something from it and was thinking I might give it a bit of tlc this weekend. Then noticed that sometime in the last 24 hours, some waste of skin and fresh air has keyed it from the front of the n/s wing to the middle of the front door. Its about 6 feet long.  >:( >:( >:( >:(  :'( :'(
It looks like it doesn't go deeper than the lacquer, so hopefully a few hours of elbow grease will polish it out.
I suspect it happened in Sainsburys car park yesterday afternoon.  :(
Always a shit, but could have been a zip or summat rather than malice...

Nope. the location, shape and length of it means that I cannot imagine it was done accidentally.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Alnico Blue on 13 May 2018, 09:08:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 May 2018, 10:35:03
Just went outside to get something from it and was thinking I might give it a bit of tlc this weekend. Then noticed that sometime in the last 24 hours, some waste of skin and fresh air has keyed it from the front of the n/s wing to the middle of the front door. Its about 6 feet long.  >:( >:( >:( >:(  :'( :'(
It looks like it doesn't go deeper than the lacquer, so hopefully a few hours of elbow grease will polish it out.
I suspect it happened in Sainsburys car park yesterday afternoon.  :(

Sorry to hear that Albs . . . . 6 feet long  ?  unlikely to be accidental  . . . but have seen it happen with a "runaway" trolley.  But damage was an almost dead straight gouge in the paint.    Hope you can polish your damage  out
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 13 May 2018, 09:17:28
Took SWTSMBO clit to our local decent garage on Friday to get AC checked after replacing condensor/radiator.

Strange thing is we took the clit to Speedy Tyre place locally  last Saturday after I had done the work and they couldn't get the system to hold a vacuum and as such wouldn't put in a gas charge.

Week later without doing anything to the car ,it held a charge on vacuum and full gas charge/oil and dye added and all is working fine.Guy even showed me on the machine the vacuum readings so odd how 1 place who say they do AC cant and another can   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 May 2018, 10:58:12
Quote from: amba on 13 May 2018, 09:17:28
Took SWTSMBO clit to our local decent garage on Friday to get AC checked after replacing condensor/radiator.

Strange thing is we took the clit to Speedy Tyre place locally  last Saturday after I had done the work and they couldn't get the system to hold a vacuum and as such wouldn't put in a gas charge.

Week later without doing anything to the car ,it held a charge on vacuum and full gas charge/oil and dye added and all is working fine.Guy even showed me on the machine the vacuum readings so odd how 1 place who say they do AC cant and another can

Quite easy, incompetence, which prevails in Quick Sh1t places. His other job is serving fries. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2018, 12:12:18
Quote from: Alnico Blue on 13 May 2018, 09:08:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 12 May 2018, 10:35:03
Just went outside to get something from it and was thinking I might give it a bit of tlc this weekend. Then noticed that sometime in the last 24 hours, some waste of skin and fresh air has keyed it from the front of the n/s wing to the middle of the front door. Its about 6 feet long.  >:( >:( >:( >:(  :'( :'(
It looks like it doesn't go deeper than the lacquer, so hopefully a few hours of elbow grease will polish it out.
I suspect it happened in Sainsburys car park yesterday afternoon.  :(

Sorry to hear that Albs . . . . 6 feet long  ?  unlikely to be accidental  . . . but have seen it happen with a "runaway" trolley.  But damage was an almost dead straight gouge in the paint.    Hope you can polish your damage  out

Took a closer look at it this morning. It runs along under the  crease line in the middle of the wing then veers downwards onto the door almost to the bump strip, and finishes exactly at the end of the door. 99.9% certain its been done deliberately.
I'm assuming mindless vandalism, as I don't think I have any particular enemies these days (unless they have long memories), *and half of them are dead anyway.
*Nothing to do with me, honest Guv.  ;D
I'm pretty certain I can polish it out though, so no great harm done. I would love to know who did it though.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2018, 17:49:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 May 2018, 17:28:13
Not exactly car related, but mechanical, and has motors...

...smashed the little racing quadcopter up, hit the deck flat out  :-[. Found virtually all the pieces though, including all the expensive bits :). I'd like to put the blame on that DTM fella, as he was texting me, but we all know in reality it was down to an organic interface failure.

Sadly, I only caught the first crash of the day on video, not the biggie.
Put it back together over the weekend, only to find it keeps dropping out of the sky (it's failsafe for lost signal). Fortunately, it doesn't seem to get any higher that 2-3 foot before doing so.

By luck, noticed at one point, the power/activity light go out on the receiver, and by pressing it, it came back on.  So looks like I've trashed the receiver :(

Only other damage I can see is the FPV camera mounting hole one side is stripped, so need to sort that - the mount itself was trashed, so printed a new one off.


On one of the others - one of the Quanum Venture FPVs I have (a brilliant starter kit for anyone wanting to get started in quadcopters, being super stable, and offering return-to-home failsafe), stripped the t6 torx heads holding the bottom to the frame, mostly I think due to the shitty Draper torx screwdrivers.  Drilled those out, only go one a bit pissed, so have to repair that hole. Might end up being a chemical metal job, seeing as I do have an m2.5 tap :D


Beacuse I didn't get to fly, I's spent most of the day putting the batteries back to storage charge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2018, 17:51:36
Jag got a wash...

...and the pressure washer pulled off the rear number plate  >:(.  Still, might account for the knocking noise over speed bumps if it was lose.

Then it got an oil change (using a vacuum pump, due to bone idleness :D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 May 2018, 18:19:46
Mrs AA's 13 year old Astra passed it's MOT with flying colours.

I did change the rear shocks first ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2018, 10:53:11
Collected the Merc from Mr Clutch...

And drove it home. Service and odd job list can wait until the end of June when I return from holibobs... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2018, 18:47:44
Took it for an emergency trip to (near) Brent Cross to pick up £50k of servers....

...and, yes, got stuck in that North Circ SNAFU :(


Still, worse ways to spend a Thursday afternoon, as the weather was pleasant, and listening to Steve Wright was better than the usual dross I listen to at work (mongs making stupid decisions based on ego rather than talent).  Only ruined by some idiot in a Galaxy on the M1 who felt the need to brake test me, then swerve towards me every time I attempted to overtake.  Not sure what his issue was, as being on works time, I was cruising along at the speed limit, on a near empty motorway  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 May 2018, 19:16:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2018, 10:53:11
Collected the Merc from Mr Clutch...

And drove it home. Service and odd job list can wait until the end of June when I return from holibobs... :D

You're very brave Al. I've heard dreadful tales of them. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2018, 19:48:03
Not my first choice, admittedly but local garage was messing me around and I needed it done.

Said local garage won't be getting as much as an MOT out of me again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 May 2018, 20:49:32
Adjusted the hand brake on the Beemer and washed them both ready for their MOTs tomorrow.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 May 2018, 20:59:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2018, 20:49:32
Adjusted the hand brake on the Beemer and washed them both ready for their MOTs tomorrow.  ::)

these new MOT rules are harsh  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 17 May 2018, 22:22:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2018, 18:47:44
Took it for an emergency trip to (near) Brent Cross to pick up £50k of servers....

...and, yes, got stuck in that North Circ SNAFU :(


Still, worse ways to spend a Thursday afternoon, as the weather was pleasant, and listening to Steve Wright was better than the usual dross I listen to at work (mongs making stupid decisions based on ego rather than talent).  Only ruined by some idiot in a Galaxy on the M1 who felt the need to brake test me, then swerve towards me every time I attempted to overtake.  Not sure what his issue was, as being on works time, I was cruising along at the speed limit, on a near empty motorway  :-\
It wasn't me (or SWMBO) ;)
I spent the morning topping up the auto transmission fluid in SWMBO's Galaxy. It took about 1/2 litre to get the level right - not sure how significant that is  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 May 2018, 00:59:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2018, 20:59:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2018, 20:49:32
Adjusted the hand brake on the Beemer and washed them both ready for their MOTs tomorrow.  ::)

these new MOT rules are harsh :o

The new rules come into effect on the 20th May, hence putting them both in tomorrow!  ;)

I'm not sure what regime any retest will come under though.  The rules under which it was tested or the new rules.  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 06:04:55
Taking it back to Mr Clutch as the master cylinder and or feed pipe are leaking.  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 May 2018, 08:18:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 May 2018, 00:59:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2018, 20:59:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2018, 20:49:32
Adjusted the hand brake on the Beemer and washed them both ready for their MOTs tomorrow.  ::)

these new MOT rules are harsh :o

The new rules come into effect on the 20th May, hence putting them both in tomorrow!  ;)

I'm not sure what regime any retest will come under though.  The rules under which it was tested or the new rules.  :-\

Was talking to my mot man yesterday,if its retested next week new test applies :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 May 2018, 08:31:42
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2018, 08:18:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 May 2018, 00:59:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2018, 20:59:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2018, 20:49:32
Adjusted the hand brake on the Beemer and washed them both ready for their MOTs tomorrow.  ::)

these new MOT rules are harsh :o

The new rules come into effect on the 20th May, hence putting them both in tomorrow!  ;)

I'm not sure what regime any retest will come under though.  The rules under which it was tested or the new rules.  :-\

Was talking to my mot man yesterday,if its retested next week new test applies :-X
But if it passes the BEEN WASHED part of the MOT , it may fail next week if it gets dirty  ;D

not that much has changed MOT wise , especially if it's an older car ,
yes ,if you have one of them dirty diesel contraptions
even then, Italian tune up before you take for test would help a lot
I bet mot stations have been rammed pre 20th
sods law,  I got to take one of the astras for a ticket in the next week or so, I'll wait till after the rush  ;D
on the plus side , there will be a shed load of ' easy fix MOT fails ' for sale shortly   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 May 2018, 08:34:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 06:04:55
Taking it back to Mr Clutch as the master cylinder and or feed pipe are leaking.  >:( >:( >:(

Sounds as though their bad rep is justified.  :( :-\


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 May 2018, 09:04:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 May 2018, 08:34:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 06:04:55
Taking it back to Mr Clutch as the master cylinder and or feed pipe are leaking.  >:( >:( >:(

Sounds as though their bad rep is justified.  :( :-\
at least they will get chance to tighten all the stuff they left last time , :y
I expect all the 'spare' bolts,nuts washers etc they had left over will be swept up by now though  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 May 2018, 10:03:16
I've only used Mr Clutch once (then again I've only ever changed about 4 clutches). It was the one in Leicester in about 2013 and I found them to be exemplary, did the job in the stated time, and were most helpful in dealing with the AA for me (I had the AA repair cover thing that pays £500 towards the cost of a repair following a breakdown) despite significant push-back because it was a clutch and they're normally wear n tear, although mine was a fault.

Sorry you're having issues, like all national chains, I  suppose its down to who your branch manager is and the quality of the local team ;/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 May 2018, 16:59:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2018, 20:49:32
Adjusted the hand brake on the Beemer and washed them both ready for their MOTs tomorrow.  ::)

Both passed with no advisories.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2018, 17:04:57
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 May 2018, 16:59:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2018, 20:49:32
Adjusted the hand brake on the Beemer and washed them both ready for their MOTs tomorrow.  ::)

Both passed with no advisories.  :y
Well done :y It was the washing wot done it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 17:42:36
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 May 2018, 08:34:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 06:04:55
Taking it back to Mr Clutch as the master cylinder and or feed pipe are leaking.  >:( >:( >:(

Sounds as though their bad rep is justified.  :( :-\



Credit where it's due, they took it straight in :y

The new master has a failed seal where the feed spigot screws into the master body. Topped it up, gave me some fresh fluid to maintain the level, and booked it back in on Monday for a replacement master. All foc obviously  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 May 2018, 20:13:12
Bet your glad you’ve paid to have it done. Heartbreaking to have to redo it yourself immediately due to a faulty part
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 May 2018, 20:28:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 17:42:36
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 May 2018, 08:34:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 06:04:55
Taking it back to Mr Clutch as the master cylinder and or feed pipe are leaking.  >:( >:( >:(

Sounds as though their bad rep is justified.  :( :-\




Credit where it's due, they took it straight in :y

The new master has a failed seal where the feed spigot screws into the master body. Topped it up, gave me some fresh fluid to maintain the level, and booked it back in on Monday for a replacement master. All foc obviously  :y


Good news. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 20:40:03
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 May 2018, 20:13:12
Bet your glad you’ve paid to have it done. Heartbreaking to have to redo it yourself immediately due to a faulty part
Been down that road with my plod Omega... Changed the rear crank oil seal whilst doing a clutch change on the drive... All back together, took it for a test drive only to discover that the seal had shredded itself on a microscopic burr caused when I dug out the old one :'( £200 later...

Although, on this, the clutch master is one pin, two nuts, a spring clip and a push fit hose. Plus bleeding the damn thing ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 May 2018, 21:15:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2018, 20:40:03
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 May 2018, 20:13:12
Bet your glad you’ve paid to have it done. Heartbreaking to have to redo it yourself immediately due to a faulty part
Been down that road with my plod Omega... Changed the rear crank oil seal whilst doing a clutch change on the drive... All back together, took it for a test drive only to discover that the seal had shredded itself on a microscopic burr caused when I dug out the old one :'( £200 later...

Although, on this, the clutch master is one pin, two nuts, a spring clip and a push fit hose. Plus bleeding the damn thing ::)

Have to say A class master cylinder  is really easy to change
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 19 May 2018, 16:44:22
Washed it,leathered it[first time in over 3yrs it's been washed]still shines nicely.Cleaned the windows and applied OOF sticker to rear window :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 20 May 2018, 11:20:10
Just figured out how you take off the plastic triangle on the B post, open both doors pull the bottom out and push the plastic towards the back door and lift the front door side.  when that's lose you need a thin metal rod to push down on the plastic spring assisted griper and pull plastic triangle away. and can adjust the swade seal rubbers so they fit better to the doors. 3 on back door side and 4 on the front door. now all the seals fit snug to the doors  :) :)  :y thats that job done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 May 2018, 15:34:54
That sounds like making an easy job difficult...

Simply pry the top away from the car 5mm and push down :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 20 May 2018, 21:13:05
I tried that would not budge. Would only go side to side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 May 2018, 21:45:44
Just finished, washing, rain water from the water butt,and polishing, bit of quick wax, nice and shiney again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 May 2018, 22:04:35
Washed with pure rainwater, cleaned with the hide of bambi and buffed up with tufts of hair from a virgins fanny.
Albs does his that way, too.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 May 2018, 22:06:42
Quote from: STEMO on 20 May 2018, 22:04:35
Washed with pure rainwater, cleaned with the hide of bambi and buffed up with tufts of hair from a virgins fanny.
Albs does his that way, too.  ;D
And that's just his head :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 May 2018, 23:56:45
Far cough the lot of you.  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 May 2018, 07:50:29
Did a cam belt change on a 2.6 for a forum member
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2018, 09:21:57
Quote from: STEMO on 20 May 2018, 22:04:35
Washed with pure rainwater, cleaned with the hide of bambi and buffed up with tufts of hair from a virgins fanny.
Albs does his that way, too.  ;D

He lives in Essex. Where does he get the equipment? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 May 2018, 11:12:34
Just polished it again. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 May 2018, 12:04:01
Last week I took the wimps way out and paid a garage to change all four shocks & springs on the BMW, then do the alignment. An impressive amount of money later (and new eccentric bolts on the rear), I have a much better handling car.

And then, at the weekend, got the first bits of wiring loom into the kit car:
(https://preview.ibb.co/hDS788/IMG_20180520_112102.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dbfS88)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2018, 18:31:20
A week or so ago, a pair of new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 went on TBE. Saturday, TBE went for a bit of WIM'ing, then after that off to Huntingdon to get the chilly machine working.

Thanks for Tony and the gang at WIM, was great to catch up with you again, glad to see you back twirling the spanners occasionally.

Also, thanks to Serek and the gang at SOS-Automotive for getting the aircon sorted.


That concludes all the planned work for now on TBE, at last :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2018, 22:57:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 May 2018, 12:04:01
Last week I took the wimps way out and paid a garage to change all four shocks & springs on the BMW, then do the alignment. An impressive amount of money later (and new eccentric bolts on the rear), I have a much better handling car.

And then, at the weekend, got the first bits of wiring loom into the kit car:
(https://preview.ibb.co/hDS788/IMG_20180520_112102.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dbfS88)

Are you following kit car convention and using the same colour wire for everything? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 08:18:25
 ;D No, the loom is Lucas colours IIRC ;)

A friend of mine who is an avionics engineer by trade did offer to build me a loom - I said I didn't want it built like the ones he uses at work, where every wire is white  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 10:26:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 08:18:25
;D No, the loom is Lucas colours IIRC ;)

A friend of mine who is an avionics engineer by trade did offer to build me a loom - I said I didn't want it built like the ones he uses at work, where every wire is white  ;D ;D

Oh,dear ! He said the "L" word. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 10:35:09
I even have a Lucas badged ammeter... although it's actually Smiths, made by Caerbont.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2018, 12:18:59
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 10:26:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 08:18:25
;D No, the loom is Lucas colours IIRC ;)

A friend of mine who is an avionics engineer by trade did offer to build me a loom - I said I didn't want it built like the ones he uses at work, where every wire is white  ;D ;D

Oh,dear ! He said the "L" word. :-X

.....and yet the forum is still running and the lights are on......must be a copy.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2018, 12:37:32
Collected it from Mr Clutch. Again.

Turns out that the feed pipe from the master was leaking as it did not seat correctly on the new master, and a seal had also failed where the spigot joins the master. Both replaced and all is good, and fluid tight :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 May 2018, 13:00:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2018, 12:37:32
Collected it from Mr Clutch. Again.

Turns out that the feed pipe from the master was leaking as it did not seat correctly on the new master, and a seal had also failed where the spigot joins the master. Both replaced and all is good, and fluid tight :y

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 May 2018, 13:01:30
Washed and leathered the Merc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 May 2018, 13:15:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 08:18:25
;D No, the loom is Lucas colours IIRC ;)

A friend of mine who is an avionics engineer by trade did offer to build me a loom - I said I didn't want it built like the ones he uses at work, where every wire is white  ;D ;D

Not sure if its an aviation thing, but the bloke who built my car originally worked as RAF ground crew and all my wires were light blue. All. Of. Them....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 14:30:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 22 May 2018, 13:15:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 08:18:25
;D No, the loom is Lucas colours IIRC ;)

A friend of mine who is an avionics engineer by trade did offer to build me a loom - I said I didn't want it built like the ones he uses at work, where every wire is white  ;D ;D

Not sure if its an aviation thing, but the bloke who built my car originally worked as RAF ground crew and all my wires were light blue. All. Of. Them....

It's easier to "remove to a place of safety" one big reel of cable than two dozen smaller ones. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 May 2018, 14:33:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 14:30:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 22 May 2018, 13:15:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 08:18:25
;D No, the loom is Lucas colours IIRC ;)

A friend of mine who is an avionics engineer by trade did offer to build me a loom - I said I didn't want it built like the ones he uses at work, where every wire is white  ;D ;D

Not sure if its an aviation thing, but the bloke who built my car originally worked as RAF ground crew and all my wires were light blue. All. Of. Them....

It's easier to "remove to a place of safety" one big reel of cable than two dozen smaller ones. ;)


Cessna wire Caravans with white wire. And there's lots of it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 May 2018, 14:37:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2018, 09:21:57
Quote from: STEMO on 20 May 2018, 22:04:35
Washed with pure rainwater, cleaned with the hide of bambi and buffed up with tufts of hair from a virgins fanny.
Albs does his that way, too.  ;D

He lives in Essex. Where does he get the equipment? ;D

Superb.  :y ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 14:38:55
Quote from: Nick W on 22 May 2018, 14:33:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 14:30:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 22 May 2018, 13:15:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 May 2018, 08:18:25
;D No, the loom is Lucas colours IIRC ;)

A friend of mine who is an avionics engineer by trade did offer to build me a loom - I said I didn't want it built like the ones he uses at work, where every wire is white  ;D ;D

Not sure if its an aviation thing, but the bloke who built my car originally worked as RAF ground crew and all my wires were light blue. All. Of. Them....

It's easier to "remove to a place of safety" one big reel of cable than two dozen smaller ones. ;)


Cessna wire Caravans with white wire. And there's lots of it!
That's because it's got one of those noisy spinny things at the front.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 14:44:17
Another year's MOT on the roller skate.

Had a discussion about what emission limits to test it to. We decided to lob the probe up the exhaust and decide based on the numbers whether it was going to be "visible smoke" or a proper test. :D

2.5 % CO and 200 PPM HC. Not too bad for a 24 year old no-cat engine with a home made ECU. ;D

Celebrated by giving it a "spirited" drive in to the office via the back roads.

Q plates are great.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 May 2018, 10:33:46
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2018, 14:44:17
Another year's MOT on the roller skate.

Had a discussion about what emission limits to test it to. We decided to lob the probe up the exhaust and decide based on the numbers whether it was going to be "visible smoke" or a proper test. :D

2.5 % CO and 200 PPM HC. Not too bad for a 24 year old no-cat engine with a home made ECU. ;D

Celebrated by giving it a "spirited" drive in to the office via the back roads.

Q plates are great.  :D

A question for you - does your V5c state any emissions limits? The new MOT manual has an interesting section for kit cars stating that if the V5 shows no limits then the car must be tested per whatever limits were in place in the "year of first use" for the vehicle not the engine..

Seems some folks are starting to fail their MOTs (on, say, a car first used in 2002 but fitted with a 1970s engine and no limits shown on the V5c)..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 May 2018, 11:01:35
Mine went through SVA in March 2000, IIRC. At the SVA test, emissions limits were determined by age of engine to be 3.5% CO and 1200 PPM HC. (Non-cat limits were allowable with an engine date up to August 1995, IIRC).

Mine has no emissions limits listed on the V5, however.

I've helped put a few cars through SVA since then, and they did start putting emissions data on the V5 a couple of years after, but there clearly was a period during which they didn't.

I have a very reasonable MOT guy with whom I have a good relationship. He's an ex-westfield owner himself, so I don't push the matter, as long as I'm not heading for a fail. ;)

If that were to happen, my first get out of jail card would be clause 6b of the MOT manual:

Quote
Vehicles having a Q plate registration when presented for MOT are to be treated as follows:

    for emission purposes only, they are to be considered as first used before 1 August 1975
    for all other testing purposes they are to be considered as being first used on 1 January 1971

For cars that ended up with an age-related plate that doesn't help, of course.

I also have the SVA manual from the time the car was registered, showing how the emissions limits were derived.

It is completely unreasonable that cars are now being tested to higher limits than required at registration. I suppose the only recourse would be to appeal the MOT result and then press to have the correct emissions limits entered on the V5.

Purely down to the left hand at DVSA not knowing what the right had is doing, IMHO. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 May 2018, 11:10:36
Yeah - the fellow who is now trapped in this situation is stuck doing exactly what you describe; trying to get the emissions limits added to the V5c, but, of course, he's being bounced from pillar (DVSA) to post (VOSA) :(

He has an age related 2002 plate and has subsequently changed the engine, which puts him firmly in the fscked category (as the MOT manual now also states that if the engine has been changed subsequent to registration, that the car be tested per the year of first use), I suspect!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 May 2018, 11:15:08
Yep, it's a retarded as a Morris Traveller pulling up and the tester asking what's happened to the side airbags. ;D Still, as there are a relatively small number of cars affected, I suspect none of them picked it up, and now the strategy is probably to obfuscate sufficiently long to make those affected go and buy a cat. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 May 2018, 14:21:22
Picked it up with a shiny new clutch etc and no leaks :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 23 May 2018, 14:22:23
Broke it  :-[ :-[ >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 23 May 2018, 15:59:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 May 2018, 14:21:22
Picked it up with a shiny new clutch etc and no leaks :)

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 23 May 2018, 16:21:56
Quote from: Auto Addict on 23 May 2018, 15:59:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 May 2018, 14:21:22
Picked it up with a shiny new clutch etc and no leaks :)

 :y

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 May 2018, 16:49:48
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 May 2018, 14:21:22
Picked it up with a shiny new clutch etc and no leaks :)
Nice one, and half the price of the A Class one no doubt :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2018, 18:12:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 May 2018, 16:49:48
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 May 2018, 14:21:22
Picked it up with a shiny new clutch etc and no leaks :)
Nice one, and half the price of the A Class one no doubt :D
Your Optiness is showing  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2018, 18:15:47
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 23 May 2018, 14:22:23
Broke it  :-[ :-[ >:( >:(
Well.....come on...spill your guts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2018, 20:28:22
Drove it to Sheffield and back, via Halesowen both times.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 23 May 2018, 22:00:03
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2018, 18:15:47
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 23 May 2018, 14:22:23
Broke it  :-[ :-[ >:( >:(
Well.....come on...spill your guts.




Reply #16  :(
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=142658.msg1859476#new
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2018, 22:12:28
Right. Not broke in an unfixable way, though. Just in a 'fickin nuisance' kind of way.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 23 May 2018, 22:15:55
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2018, 22:12:28
Right. Not broke in an unfixable way, though. Just in a 'fickin nuisance' kind of way.  :)


Yup  ::)

Just need to get it done before Sunday when i'm supposed to be taking the pikey van out for its 2nd outing this year  ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 May 2018, 07:47:21
Listened to my flywheel get progressively noisier driving around Manchester :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 May 2018, 07:56:56
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 May 2018, 07:47:21
Listened to my flywheel get progressively noisier driving around Manchester :(

How did they manage that!

Did it get replaced?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 May 2018, 08:03:39
Yes. All 4 parts replaced. Using the later parts (Sachs) too as per last time.

Also feels more vibratey and bus like while idling.

I’ve a phone call to make shortly!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 May 2018, 08:13:28
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 May 2018, 08:03:39
Yes. All 4 parts replaced. Using the later parts (Sachs) too as per last time.

Also feels more vibratey and bus like while idling.

I’ve a phone call to make shortly!

Is the DMF actually rattling, particularly when starting?

The extra noise could be front pipe if they messed up putting it back, I seem to remember that when I did it one of the bolts snapped on the front pipe to DPF joint so it was drilled and tapped, maybe they have done similar and not bothered sorting it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 May 2018, 08:33:41
Just started it, and nothing I can notice on startup.

My memory is obviously going back 3 years, but it does sound like it did the last time.  My noise identification has always been crap.

Only noticed it driving slowly in traffic when coasting in neutral to a stop.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 May 2018, 09:38:14
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 May 2018, 08:13:28
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 May 2018, 08:03:39
Yes. All 4 parts replaced. Using the later parts (Sachs) too as per last time.

Also feels more vibratey and bus like while idling.

I’ve a phone call to make shortly!
[/quote]

Is the DMF actually rattling, particularly when starting?

The extra noise could be front pipe if they messed up putting it back, I seem to remember that when I did it one of the bolts snapped on the front pipe to DPF joint so it was drilled and tapped, maybe they have done similar and not bothered sorting it.

Makes you wonder if they tightened the flywheel up properly :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 25 May 2018, 13:16:48
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 May 2018, 08:13:28
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 May 2018, 08:03:39
Yes. All 4 parts replaced. Using the later parts (Sachs) too as per last time.

Also feels more vibratey and bus like while idling.

I’ve a phone call to make shortly!

Is the DMF actually rattling, particularly when starting?

The extra noise could be front pipe if they messed up putting it back, I seem to remember that when I did it one of the bolts snapped on the front pipe to DPF joint so it was drilled and tapped, maybe they have done similar and not bothered sorting it.


According to my local garage the DMF on my Mondeo is going.....it rattles when the clutch is pressed half way, no other point does it rattle....or rattle on start up. It certainly makes it harder to get a smooth pullaway in 1st or into 2nd.

Garage tells me it will start to make a 'banging' noise eventually and to get it changed then.....apparently its a 5 hour job!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 26 May 2018, 14:03:07
Ordered a pair of struts for the tailgate as one has gone and the other wont be far behind. i wonder what will need replacing next on this heap..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 May 2018, 14:08:30
There will always be something.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2018, 19:15:14
Admired the carpet bombing pattern left on the Shaguar by the local pterodactyl  >:(


(Yes, I did have to run that through a spell checker ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 May 2018, 19:51:42
I thought it was spelt Terry ducktail.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 26 May 2018, 21:03:59
Refitted the V70s throttle body[second time of asking as first time it still ran like a bag of spanners >:(]after convering it to contactless,now ticks over like a Swiss watch and positively sings its way to the red line :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2018, 18:54:00
Changed the rear discs and pads on the Battlebus, then changed the oil.

My whiteboard has just one fault left that needs sorting - A/C on the bus :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 May 2018, 19:02:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2018, 18:54:00
Changed the rear discs and pads on the Battlebus, then changed the oil.

My whiteboard has just one fault left that needs sorting - A/C on the bus :)
Interactive whiteboard or pen and duster?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2018, 19:05:18
Old fashioned tech, felt tip pen and a rag :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 May 2018, 19:07:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2018, 19:05:18
Old fashioned tech, felt tip pen and a rag :y
Aw come on. An interactive whiteboard in your man cave, think of the kudos. You can pick them up for a song now, they're yesterday's 'thing'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 May 2018, 19:11:59
Then again, the bulbs in the projectors were shite......and expensive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2018, 19:14:50
Quote from: STEMO on 28 May 2018, 19:11:59
Then again, the bulbs in the projectors were shite......and expensive.
And imagine the outcome when hammering something in the garage, and it flies off in that direction ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 May 2018, 19:16:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2018, 19:14:50
Quote from: STEMO on 28 May 2018, 19:11:59
Then again, the bulbs in the projectors were shite......and expensive.
And imagine the outcome when hammering something in the garage, and it flies off in that direction ;D
Yes....erm...felt tip and rag you say.......good idea.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 May 2018, 20:14:30
I need my A/C recharging too, but I aint paying £60ish to have it done. I will fry first.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 28 May 2018, 20:16:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2018, 19:05:18
Old fashioned tech, felt tip pen and a rag :y

I tried a whiteboard for a bit, but reverted back to Excel :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 May 2018, 20:44:51
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 May 2018, 20:14:30
I need my A/C recharging too, but I aint paying £60ish to have it done. I will fry first.  ;D


Aircon gas has doubled in price,  I did post a Groupon discount code for £29.99 at ATS.

Ere goes
https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=142631.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 May 2018, 20:47:09
Over the last few days, around work, both wishbones, front wheel bearing, brake lines and welding on mother’s 206.

Hateful shitbox fought all the way! But it’s done now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 May 2018, 20:50:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 May 2018, 20:44:51
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 May 2018, 20:14:30
I need my A/C recharging too, but I aint paying £60ish to have it done. I will fry first.  ;D


Aircon gas has doubled in price,  I did post a Groupon discount code for £29.99 at ATS.

Ere goes
https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=142631.0

How does it work ? Do I have to become a member of Groupon or something ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 May 2018, 21:18:42
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 May 2018, 20:50:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 May 2018, 20:44:51
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 May 2018, 20:14:30
I need my A/C recharging too, but I aint paying £60ish to have it done. I will fry first.  ;D


Aircon gas has doubled in price,  I did post a Groupon discount code for £29.99 at ATS.

Ere goes
https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=142631.0

How does it work ? Do I have to become a member of Groupon or something ?  :-\
.

I think so, just get an email account from Google and use that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 28 May 2018, 21:37:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 28 May 2018, 20:47:09
Over the last few days, around work, both wishbones, front wheel bearing, brake lines and welding on mother’s 206.

Hateful shitbox fought all the way! But it’s done now

unusual to have to weld one of them even though its French :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 May 2018, 08:44:41
Quote from: henryd on 28 May 2018, 21:37:20
Quote from: Lazydocker on 28 May 2018, 20:47:09
Over the last few days, around work, both wishbones, front wheel bearing, brake lines and welding on mother’s 206.

Hateful shitbox fought all the way! But it’s done now

unusual to have to weld one of them even though its French :-\

Rear chassis rotten (both sides). Holed through the rear exhaust hanger so within 30cms of rear suspension mount. TBH, this will probably be the last year it goes through an MOT and only because she was down here already, otherwise she would have binned it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 May 2018, 08:49:42
Picked it up again after a snapped exhaust stud was replaced. Seems quieter now!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 30 May 2018, 09:12:04
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 May 2018, 08:49:42
Picked it up again after a snapped exhaust stud was replaced. Seems quieter now!!

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 May 2018, 09:42:01
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 May 2018, 08:49:42
Picked it up again after a snapped exhaust stud was replaced. Seems quieter now!!

I did wonder if that is what they had done (snapped one on mine but easy enough to get at to drill and tap)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 May 2018, 10:43:00
It was the lower bolt by the flexi section?  cant picture it.

They said they went over it all well, checked all engine mounts, went throught it with computer etc, its all they could find.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2018, 18:28:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 May 2018, 09:42:01
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 May 2018, 08:49:42
Picked it up again after a snapped exhaust stud was replaced. Seems quieter now!!

I did wonder if that is what they had done (snapped one on mine but easy enough to get at to drill and tap)
What you like at drilling out glowplugs….   

...on the 2.0DTi ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 31 May 2018, 10:25:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2018, 18:28:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 May 2018, 09:42:01
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 May 2018, 08:49:42
Picked it up again after a snapped exhaust stud was replaced. Seems quieter now!!

I did wonder if that is what they had done (snapped one on mine but easy enough to get at to drill and tap)
What you like at drilling out glowplugs….   

...on the 2.0DTi ::)

He needs something to practice on... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 May 2018, 10:48:32
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 May 2018, 10:43:00
It was the lower bolt by the flexi section?  cant picture it.

They said they went over it all well, checked all engine mounts, went throught it with computer etc, its all they could find.

The short flexi pipe passes under the engine, front part bolts to the Cat and the rear to the DPF.

The usual is for the lower bolt/stud ( I seem to recall they are actually studs) on the flexi to DPF to snap as they spend their life being covered in crud.

It would have been obvious at removal/re-fit, maybe they though they could get away with it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 31 May 2018, 18:58:34
Took the Omega 2.5 Elite for it's annual MOT today.

Another pass with no advisories and another change to the MOT paperwork. Result  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 01 June 2018, 18:14:13
Spent more than the car's worth on new genuine cam covers (which come with gaskets) as the old ones were cracked and didn't fancy fitting new GM gaskets (£130) to old warped & cracked covers.

Fitted covers at midday, engine all back together now and battery connected. Just wondering when I can start it up, bearing in mind the small spots of black goo in the corners and half moons should have cured by now?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 01 June 2018, 22:20:16
Fitted the new struts to the tailgate and now it hurtles up in the air like a good un. trouble is now I have to keep my hand on the lid before it knocks me or anyone one else that's just a bit too to it close out...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 09:00:30
I know what I am going to be doing today, TBE has apparently developed a knocking noise.

*sigh*, just when I thought nearly all car tasks were complete ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 June 2018, 09:12:05
Knocking from engine, suspension or other ?
Talking of knocking from your cars, I went for lunch at The shoulder of Mutton yesterday (ring any bells ?) and remembered you turning up  to an OOF  meet there in the silver bullet.
The engine was knocking so loudly, we could hear it long before we could see it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 09:59:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 June 2018, 09:12:05
Knocking from engine, suspension or other ?
Suspension, probably droplink :y.  As I was messing with suspension around 300m ago, just want to double check its all tight and won't drop off before ordering new ones...   ...CBA to try to exercise 4yr guarantee of these Meyle HD ones.

Quote from: Migv6 on 02 June 2018, 09:12:05
Talking of knocking from your cars, I went for lunch at The shoulder of Mutton yesterday (ring any bells ?) and remembered you turning up  to an OOF  meet there in the silver bullet.
The engine was knocking so loudly, we could hear it long before we could see it.  ;D
Was that the one we got turfed out from? By a river?  If so, that was around the time of "Engine Noise, terminal? thread" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 June 2018, 11:17:37
Absolutely nothing since Wednesday... Having contracted another bout of TB's gay ankle disease (first in about 18 months), I have barely made it up and down stairs. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 June 2018, 12:17:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 09:59:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 June 2018, 09:12:05
Knocking from engine, suspension or other ?
Suspension, probably droplink :y.  As I was messing with suspension around 300m ago, just want to double check its all tight and won't drop off before ordering new ones...   ...CBA to try to exercise 4yr guarantee of these Meyle HD ones.

Quote from: Migv6 on 02 June 2018, 09:12:05
Talking of knocking from your cars, I went for lunch at The shoulder of Mutton yesterday (ring any bells ?) and remembered you turning up  to an OOF  meet there in the silver bullet.
The engine was knocking so loudly, we could hear it long before we could see it.  ;D
Was that the one we got turfed out from? By a river?  If so, that was around the time of "Engine Noise, terminal? thread" ;D

Yep, that's the one. Basil Fawlty,s brother had taken over the pub the day before and didn't want his car park full of cars, driven by people who wanted to buy meals in his restaurant.  ::) ;D
He wasn't there very long. The place actually closed down for  while - for some reason.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 19:41:45
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 June 2018, 12:17:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 09:59:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 June 2018, 09:12:05
Knocking from engine, suspension or other ?
Suspension, probably droplink :y.  As I was messing with suspension around 300m ago, just want to double check its all tight and won't drop off before ordering new ones...   ...CBA to try to exercise 4yr guarantee of these Meyle HD ones.

Quote from: Migv6 on 02 June 2018, 09:12:05
Talking of knocking from your cars, I went for lunch at The shoulder of Mutton yesterday (ring any bells ?) and remembered you turning up  to an OOF  meet there in the silver bullet.
The engine was knocking so loudly, we could hear it long before we could see it.  ;D
Was that the one we got turfed out from? By a river?  If so, that was around the time of "Engine Noise, terminal? thread" ;D

Yep, that's the one. Basil Fawlty,s brother had taken over the pub the day before and didn't want his car park full of cars, driven by people who wanted to buy meals in his restaurant.  ::) ;D
He wasn't there very long. The place actually closed down for  while - for some reason.  ::)
Later on that weekend, it sounded *REALLY* bad, during its LPG mapping runs with Lazydocker and Kevin Wood.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 19:42:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 09:00:30
I know what I am going to be doing today, TBE has apparently developed a knocking noise.

*sigh*, just when I thought nearly all car tasks were complete ;D
As expected, it was the droplinks.  Looks like I might not have down the nut up enough when changing shocks and springs.

Job jobbed now though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 19:44:14
Failed to fill the Jag with fuel.

Surely, the mongs know that given the high price of fuel, they need to bump up the maximum limit  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 June 2018, 20:00:42
Removed the ccr2006 gramophone system  :y
then re -fitted it to get the CDs out  ;D
removed it again
stuck in a new ariel amp & cheepo china 7" touchscreen
  and routed the leads for the dvr and front and back up cameras
have to say , sound quality is good enough for me  :y good radio reception  :y
just need to mount the cameras ,pick up a live from the reverse lamp
and stick some choonz on a micro sd card
i will be buying a cage and surround to go between the head unit and the DFP-19-00DG Double Din Dark Grey Fascia Facia Adaptor clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DFP-19-00DG-Double-Din-Dark-Grey-Fascia-Facia-Adaptor-Panel-For-Vauxhall-Omega/250570096417?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
which is no where near dark enough to match my console ,so I'll be painting that black too  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 June 2018, 20:13:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 June 2018, 20:00:42
Removed the ccr2006 gramophone system  :y
then re -fitted it to get the CDs out  ;D
removed it again
stuck in a new ariel amp & cheepo china 7" touchscreen
  and routed the leads for the dvr and front and back up cameras
have to say , sound quality is good enough for me  :y good radio reception  :y
just need to mount the cameras ,pick up a live from the reverse lamp
and stick some choonz on a micro sd card
i will be buying a cage and surround to go between the head unit and the DFP-19-00DG Double Din Dark Grey Fascia Facia Adaptor clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DFP-19-00DG-Double-Din-Dark-Grey-Fascia-Facia-Adaptor-Panel-For-Vauxhall-Omega/250570096417?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
which is no where near dark enough to match my console ,so I'll be painting that black too  :(


I've done most of that. but wiring around the Bose amp and replacing all of the door speakers meant I couldn't be arsed to fit the DAB aerial and DVR(as I've already got a dashcam) in a discreet way.


It works well, but doesn't like being packed in the Omega's dash; a couple of miles before I get to destination it drops the GPS signal and switches itself off before it overheats. Also, not coming with a cage meant I had to some very fiddly mounting to actually retain it.


I have a spare(for some reason) double Din bezel if that's any good to you?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 June 2018, 20:27:54
Quote from: Nick W on 02 June 2018, 20:13:54
I have a spare(for some reason) double Din bezel if that's any good to you?
i will just paint the poorly matched adaptor item, but thanks for the offer  :)
just need to order one of these to stick it in more firmly
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-1994-2003-REPLACEMENT-DOUBLE-DIN-CAGE-KIT-HEADUNIT-FASCIA-TRIM/382345729791?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-1994-2003-REPLACEMENT-DOUBLE-DIN-CAGE-KIT-HEADUNIT-FASCIA-TRIM/382345729791?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)
I have a garmin nav you stick to the screen on a mount (and recently paid for update) ,so only wanted cameras and bluetooth for the phone  :)
and a decent library of music to hand , rather than a tape and 4 CDs  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2018, 08:46:50
Quote from: Nick W on 02 June 2018, 20:13:54
It works well, but doesn't like being packed in the Omega's dash; a couple of miles before I get to destination it drops the GPS signal and switches itself off before it overheats.
You crushed the cold air feed pipe when finding space for all the cables and gubbins?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 June 2018, 11:31:56
you could modify the ash tray , which takes up far too much space for what it is (unless you smoke) and add a 12v PC fan  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2018, 16:10:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 June 2018, 11:31:56
you could modify the ash tray , which takes up far too much space for what it is (unless you smoke) and add a 12v PC fan  :-\
Only PC fans that would fit there are those shitty little 50mm ones that were fitted to really old CPUs, or shitty motherboards back in the Northbridge days. Noisy, unreliable, troublesome pieces of shit ;)

I'd use the aircon fed cold air feed that GM fitted esp to keep the headunit cool ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2018, 16:12:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 19:44:14
Failed to fill the Jag with fuel.

Surely, the mongs know that given the high price of fuel, they need to bump up the maximum limit  >:(
This was the problem...

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/close_one/dash.JPG)


This is what the handbook says for tank capacity, but only allowed £99, I couldn't test it...

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/close_one/handbook.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2018, 21:02:45
Whomever wrote that clearly cannot add ;D

68 plus 4 doesn't even pretend to equal 77...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 04 June 2018, 06:36:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 19:44:14
Failed to fill the Jag with fuel.

Surely, the mongs know that given the high price of fuel, they need to bump up the maximum limit  >:(

You could have replaced the nossel back in the pump, then taken it back out again, and filled up the rest of the tank, remembering how many litres you put in the on the first fill  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2018, 16:50:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2018, 21:02:45
Whomever wrote that clearly cannot add ;D

68 plus 4 doesn't even pretend to equal 77...
Now you know why I'm keen to know how many litres it does need from pretty empty, as the handbook is tosh ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2018, 16:50:47
Quote from: TD on 04 June 2018, 06:36:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 June 2018, 19:44:14
Failed to fill the Jag with fuel.

Surely, the mongs know that given the high price of fuel, they need to bump up the maximum limit  >:(

You could have replaced the nossel back in the pump, then taken it back out again, and filled up the rest of the tank, remembering how many litres you put in the on the first fill  :)
Nope, it won't authorise the card again. Tried that before.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 June 2018, 16:52:57
Fitted a new n/s wiper blade to Sons Punto. A hard days work.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 June 2018, 19:19:41
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 June 2018, 16:52:57
Fitted a new n/s wiper blade to Sons Punto. A hard days work.  ;D
I always seem to find wiper blade fixing hard work. :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 June 2018, 19:22:22
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 June 2018, 19:19:41
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 June 2018, 16:52:57
Fitted a new n/s wiper blade to Sons Punto. A hard days work.  ;D
I always seem to find wiper blade fixing hard work. :-[ ;D

Yes they can be like a brain teaser from the Krypton Factor!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2018, 17:24:32
Found some Stella Artois on the doorstep when I got home.  Guessing from an OOF'er :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 June 2018, 17:50:27
Hope it wasn't from STEMO. You might find that drinking St. Ella, now means you wake up with a sore 4rse rather than a sore head.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2018, 17:58:47
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 June 2018, 17:50:27
Hope it wasn't from STEMO. You might find that drinking St. Ella, now means you wake up with a sore 4rse rather than a sore head.  ;D
Well, seeing as I managed to rupture Tim again whilst sat on the potty yesterday, and suffer the aftermath of a Lamb Naga today, I already feel that way...   ...part "uncomfortable", part pain, mostly fully clenched.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 June 2018, 18:01:49
TMI !!  :o ;D
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Post by: Shackeng on 05 June 2018, 19:05:57
MTMI!!!
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Post by: aaronjb on 06 June 2018, 08:42:39
(https://preview.ibb.co/nHO8yT/image.png) (https://ibb.co/ki4sQ8)
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Post by: dave the builder on 06 June 2018, 09:18:54
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 June 2018, 08:42:39
(https://preview.ibb.co/nHO8yT/image.png) (https://ibb.co/ki4sQ8)
;D
Is it suitable for veterinarians ?

Took MY mum's 16 year old Astra G shopping cart for it's yearly health check (MOT)  yesterday
Pass,  :) with  no a̶d̶v̶i̶s̶o̶r̶i̶e̶s̶ ̶  MINOR FAULTS  :-\ sounds wrong  :o
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Post by: TD on 06 June 2018, 13:31:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 June 2018, 09:18:54
Took MY mum's 16 year old Astra G shopping cart for it's yearly health check (MOT)  yesterday
Pass,  :) with  no a̶d̶v̶i̶s̶o̶r̶i̶e̶s̶ ̶  MINOR FAULTS  :-\ sounds wrong  :o


Took my Mondeo for its MOT yesterday....


It got two "Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)" .............


Both front tyres  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2018, 14:37:30
Drove it to an interview and back...
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2018, 18:59:27
Took the Battlebus to work in order to replenish its lost electricity.  Had to replenish its lorry fuel as well.
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Post by: ronnyd on 06 June 2018, 19:02:07
Took offside front wheel off to investigate slight rubbing on r. hand lock. God, i hate wheel bolts. >:( Getting too bloody old for that sort of thing, Managed to get it on in the end but too knackered and CBA to do the other side. Apart from a couple of very slight scuffs couldn,t see anything obvious anyway. Will let my friendly indy garage have a proper shufty next week. :-[
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2018, 19:04:41
The Battlebus seems a bit lacklustre again.  After Mrs TB has used it, it goes much better.

I assume she is ragging the 'nads off it everywhere?
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Post by: VXL V6 on 06 June 2018, 20:45:05
Been noticing the odd sluggish turnover on the daily driver, wasn't sure if it was a dying battery or starter motor acting up (Seems more inclined to do it when the engine is hot)… did it the other night so I popped another battery on it from one of the other cars and so far normal service has resumed..... will see how it goes. Previously metered out the alternator output under load etc and all seemed fine.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2018, 23:31:03
Realised the exhaust was about to part company with the side of the car.

.. and that the exhaust bobbins I purchased a few weeks back are completely the wrong size. :(
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Post by: aaronjb on 07 June 2018, 08:53:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2018, 23:31:03
Realised the exhaust was about to part company with the side of the car.

.. and that the exhaust bobbins I purchased a few weeks back are completely the wrong size. :(

It's a Caterfield, so I assume you'll be fixing it with bailing wire and duct tape? ;)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2018, 10:26:43
Or removing it completely...
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 June 2018, 11:08:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2018, 10:26:43
Or removing it completely...
I once had to drive it from Aviemore to Alton overnight without anything at all in the exhaust can due to a small technical setback. I thought it was fine, because I was wearing ear defenders. I wonder how many people's hearing I trashed on the way, though. Loud isn't the word. :-[
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 June 2018, 13:47:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 June 2018, 08:53:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2018, 23:31:03
Realised the exhaust was about to part company with the side of the car.

.. and that the exhaust bobbins I purchased a few weeks back are completely the wrong size. :(

It's a Caterfield, so I assume you'll be fixing it with bailing wire and duct tape? ;)
No, actually, with a new exhaust bobbin from Hafrauds. Yep, you could knock me down with a feather. Something useful there. It doesn't even have any blue LEDs on it. :o
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Post by: aaronjb on 07 June 2018, 13:57:27
That can't be right.. you must have wandered into the wrong shop and only thought you were in Halfords, surely?  :)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 June 2018, 14:33:17
Well, the shop next door was "Pets at Home". I must have wandered in there by mistake. ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2018, 15:05:22
Drove to the airport and dumped it... :D
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Post by: aaronjb on 07 June 2018, 15:07:35
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 07 June 2018, 14:33:17
Well, the shop next door was "Pets at Home". I must have wandered in there by mistake. ::)

Dread to think where people are putting those bobbins in their bunnies.. :o :o ;D

[edit] I've done SFA to mine besides wash one of them. The BMW currently has a layer of tree sap that more or less 100% covers it, bloody trees. Haven't even touched the Cobra in about three weeks..
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Post by: henryd on 07 June 2018, 15:15:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 07 June 2018, 13:47:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 June 2018, 08:53:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2018, 23:31:03
Realised the exhaust was about to part company with the side of the car.

.. and that the exhaust bobbins I purchased a few weeks back are completely the wrong size. :(

It's a Caterfield, so I assume you'll be fixing it with bailing wire and duct tape? ;)
No, actually, with a new exhaust bobbin from Hafrauds. Yep, you could knock me down with a feather. Something useful there. It doesn't even have any blue LEDs on it. :o

Ah yes,would you like that double din Sir :-X
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Post by: Nick W on 07 June 2018, 16:23:38
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 07 June 2018, 13:47:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 June 2018, 08:53:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 June 2018, 23:31:03
Realised the exhaust was about to part company with the side of the car.

.. and that the exhaust bobbins I purchased a few weeks back are completely the wrong size. :(

It's a Caterfield, so I assume you'll be fixing it with bailing wire and duct tape? ;)
No, actually, with a new exhaust bobbin from Hafrauds. Yep, you could knock me down with a feather. Something useful there. It doesn't even have any blue LEDs on it. :o


I'm sure you can gnaw off a random piece of chequer plate to screw it to.....
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Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2018, 17:17:38
Drove it to "near Brent Cross" and back this afternoon. Works time, so dull and boring and > 40mpg on the computer.

I think tomorrow, it will be to Walsall and back. Again, dull, boring and hopefully > 40mpg
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2018, 18:03:39
The ageing process has definitely begun. Less  concerned about how quickly  (or not) he got there, but always aware of how good / bad, the MPG figures are.
Welcome to my world TB.  :D
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Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2018, 18:15:44
Well I started cleaning up my omegas underbelly ,rust proofing etc  :y
freed up the head lamp leveling sensor on the wishbone  :y
driving home ,I was thinking .... I'm beginning to like this car  :)
did a sharp right turn , EML shows it's orangeness to me  :'(
continued the short remainder of the trip home
thinking , shyte , this has a miss-fire
got home and some knob is parked outside my house (so can't plug diagnostic laptop in )
did a quick pedal test
0300, random missfie and 0302 missfire cylinder 2
i guess that's the awkward side knowing my luck  :-\ that's prone to flooding from scuttle water  :-\
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2018, 17:41:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 07 June 2018, 18:03:39
The ageing process has definitely begun. Less  concerned about how quickly  (or not) he got there, but always aware of how good / bad, the MPG figures are.
Welcome to my world TB.  :D
The tight wads at my company only give 28p a mile, so they have to pay for me to drive slow ;)

Walsall looked to far today, so delivered stuff to colleague in Halesowen instead :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2018, 17:44:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2018, 18:15:44
i guess that's the awkward side knowing my luck  :-\ that's prone to flooding from scuttle water  :-\
If scuttle foam is getting wet, its likely the lower windscreen strip isn't pushed on properly, so an easy fix :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2018, 17:54:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 June 2018, 17:44:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2018, 18:15:44
i guess that's the awkward side knowing my luck  :-\ that's prone to flooding from scuttle water  :-\
If scuttle foam is getting wet, its likely the lower windscreen strip isn't pushed on properly, so an easy fix :)
Remove the foam and call it done :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2018, 18:07:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2018, 17:54:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 June 2018, 17:44:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2018, 18:15:44
i guess that's the awkward side knowing my luck  :-\ that's prone to flooding from scuttle water  :-\
If scuttle foam is getting wet, its likely the lower windscreen strip isn't pushed on properly, so an easy fix :)
Remove the foam and call it done :y
Such a bodge fails to fix the issue, and increases engine noise, which is why GM spent money putting it there in the first place.

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Post by: dave the builder on 08 June 2018, 18:11:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 June 2018, 17:44:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2018, 18:15:44
i guess that's the awkward side knowing my luck  :-\ that's prone to flooding from scuttle water  :-\
If scuttle foam is getting wet, its likely the lower windscreen strip isn't pushed on properly, so an easy fix :)
thanks for the info  :)
I'm going to rip it all apart over the weekend ,check plugs ,throttle body breather **** and all that stuff
me being new to the car and it's intake technology
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2018, 17:54:26

Remove the foam and call it done :y

I'll look and when rebuilding it all , decide if the foam should be retired  :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2018, 18:14:26
It will be easier to look at once you've pulled it off ;)
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Post by: dave the builder on 09 June 2018, 14:50:29
Ran diagnostics ,same codes 0300,0302 cleared codes, ran up to temp and looked at live data
fans kicked in at about 99 degrees according to ECU coolant temp sensor ,just over 90 on the dash gauge
battery voltage 13,6v according to diagnostics ,need to check with my meter.
checked all other modules ,ok
(apart from headlamp level code which cleared and stayed cleared (did the level sensor on the wishbone the other day )
foam was dry as a bone ,scuttle pushed in to the window seal correctly,drains clear .

so , i think before it all comes apart ,i'll order new spark plugs 
these ? Genuine OE BOSCH Ignition 0242235666 / FR7DC+ SUPER PLUS Spark Plug (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-OE-BOSCH-Ignition-0242235666-FR7DC-SUPER-PLUS-Spark-Plug/322357699809?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall%7CModel%3AOmega%7CCars+Year%3A2003%7CPlat_Gen%3AB%7CCars+Type%3A2.6+V6%7CVariant%3AB+%5B1994-2003%5D+Saloon&epid=1579986791&hash=item4b0e0424e1:g:3y4AAOSw2cNajw2E)

anything else i should order for when it's apart  :-\

Thanks in advance  :y


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Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2018, 16:25:58
I'd probably go twins rather than single.

Check for oil/water in wells. Also, check LTFTs are 0%, and the MAF reads correctly (about 14-15kg/hr for 3.0/3.2l v6)
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Post by: dave the builder on 09 June 2018, 17:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2018, 16:25:58
I'd probably go twins rather than single.

Check for oil/water in wells. Also, check LTFTs are 0%, and the MAF reads correctly (about 14-15kg/hr for 3.0/3.2l v6)
thanks  :y

 i used bosch super 4 (4 electrode) in my carltons with no issues in the past  :y  they'd be about £21 for the 6 for GM branded
plugs x 6  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-x-genuine-GM-spark-plugs-2-6-3-2-V6-Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-Vectra-B-C-GM32/302738677238?hash=item467ca19df6:g:PL4AAOSwhOVa-c2W)
LTFT 3 at  1% 1 and the last bouncing 4 to 6 %  IIRC
i'll need to go back and look at the MAF because i can't remember  ;D
front lambdas switching ,rears lean

To be honest , i've been driving like a girl / coffin dodger, as i'm getting use to the omega still

no leaks from the cam housing covers  :) not got to the wells yet as i will order what i need first
3 of the 4 breather pipe clips (at the back/top on the ecotec plastic breather cover thingey) are original GM factory crimp clamps so i assume the ram and breathers /plenums have never been off (i intend to replace these when apart with fuel line clamps

thanks again , all a bit new to me compared to the 8 and 16 valve engines  ;D
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Post by: amba on 09 June 2018, 17:14:32
Fitted new heater blower resistor module this afternoon and fan is now blowing as it should at all speeds and temperatures.£18-35 from Amazon so lets see how long this lasts although previous was replaced 5 years ago when it failed.

No water leaking so must just be "old age" ;D...and me ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2018, 18:07:57
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 June 2018, 17:09:45
LTFT 3 at  1% 1 and the last bouncing 4 to 6 %  IIRC
Assuming not LPG converted, if LTFT aren't 0% for both banks, its worthy of investigation.  STFT will be all over the hop.


Quad electrode plugs aren't worth the effort, as plugs have a tendency to come slightly loose around 30k, so may as well replace in that 25-30k timeframe.  I personally use GM twins, mostly based on cost and convenience.
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2018, 18:09:04
Today I checked and topped up fluids in the Battlebus, topped it up with air, then took it for a damn sound thrashing to top it up with electricity.
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2018, 18:25:36
Also found out why the passenger mirror was vibrating/blurred when in motion - I just touched it and the glass part came off in my hand, leaving the mounting and heat elements still in place.

Opps.

Have to glue it for now, then get a new complete glass assembly.
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Post by: dave the builder on 09 June 2018, 19:38:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2018, 18:07:57
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 June 2018, 17:09:45
LTFT 3 at  1% 1 and the last bouncing 4 to 6 %  IIRC
Assuming not LPG converted, if LTFT aren't 0% for both banks, its worthy of investigation.  STFT will be all over the hop.


Quad electrode plugs aren't worth the effort, as plugs have a tendency to come slightly loose around 30k, so may as well replace in that 25-30k timeframe.  I personally use GM twins, mostly based on cost and convenience.
well I got those GM32  plugs for £21 delivered so happy at that  :)  i only do 4k a year so if they last 4 years without wobbling out  ;D then they can get done again next cam belt  :y

I'll look again at live data tomorrow  ;)

Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2018, 18:09:04
Today I checked and topped up fluids in the Battlebus, topped it up with air, then took it for a damn sound thrashing to top it up with electricity.
I checked Mrs Builder's  shooting brake over ,oil & filter change .
Mrs Builder, aka stirling moss, will give it a "dam good thrashing" Monday
and Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday and  Friday  ;D

number plate double sided sticky pads are good to stick mirrors back on (parts cleaned up with brake cleaner first )
appreciate it's heated and foam between may take the mirror longer to heat up .but it's summer today  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2018, 19:50:17
Word of caution Dave, misfire codes are caused either by water or oil... Just because the scuttle foam is dry, doesn't mean the plug wells aren't full of either...  ;)
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Post by: dave the builder on 09 June 2018, 20:03:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2018, 19:50:17
Word of caution Dave, misfire codes are caused either by water or oil... Just because the scuttle foam is dry, doesn't mean the plug wells aren't full of either...  ;)
Plugs will be with me tues/wed and then I will investigate  :)
I did look into what is involved in removing the 2,4,6 coil pack and decided I'd get replacement parts before undoing it all
did a recent sniff test , no oil in the coolant ,no coolant in the oil
could well have oil or water in the plug well though
or it might be on it's original plugs and someone lied /ticked a box

but it can wait till midweek ,I'll just ground it  ;D

thanks for the reply though DG  :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2018, 20:10:23
The misfires are usually external either from oil degrading the rubbers and affecting the contact between pack and plug, or water which condenses on the coil pack corroding it and causing issues.

246... Undo the cable tray bolts, then the coil pack ones and hoik it out. Just be mindful on refitting that you plug it in before bolting down as the plug can get crushed beneath it if you do it tother way ;)
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Post by: dave the builder on 09 June 2018, 20:56:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2018, 20:10:23
The misfires are usually external either from oil degrading the rubbers and affecting the contact between pack and plug, or water which condenses on the coil pack corroding it and causing issues.

246... Undo the cable tray bolts, then the coil pack ones and hoik it out. Just be mindful on refitting that you plug it in before bolting down as the plug can get crushed beneath it if you do it tother way ;)
I want to take the breathers /plenum off anyway to check all is good
probably got coil pack rubbers ,if the coil pack is duff then i may wiggle it out using your method when a replacement is sourced ,or just leave it in bits till i have everything,
yes it would mean slumming it in one of the astras for a day or so ,so be it  :(
 
I still think it's never been apart /on it's original plugs  currently @77k despite the service history   ;)

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Post by: neil74 on 10 June 2018, 15:33:45
Changed the oil and filter  :o. and it now has the right amount in it too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2018, 12:50:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2018, 19:50:17
Word of caution Dave, misfire codes are caused either by water or oil... Just because the scuttle foam is dry, doesn't mean the plug wells aren't full of either...  ;)
Or a myriad of other things, including failing MAF on DBW v6, hence looking at live data ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2018, 12:51:25
Dumped the Battlebus in a carpark.

Picked up a Fiat Nondescript saloon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 14:26:01
Must be holibobs time again... ::)

Any where near Maspalomas per chance :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2018, 14:31:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 14:26:01
Any where near Maspalomas per chance :D
From you, head towards Gibraltar, then travel the entire length of the Med ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 14:55:00
Ah, Syria :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 June 2018, 15:39:53
If the fatty admin is off on a cruise then it may need a freighter for the return flight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 June 2018, 18:27:45
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 June 2018, 15:39:53
If the fatty admin is off on a cruise then it may need a freighter for the return flight.

Don't think he's on a cruise, what would he want a Fiat for?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 June 2018, 19:28:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2018, 14:31:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 14:26:01
Any where near Maspalomas per chance :D
From you, head towards Gibraltar, then travel the entire length of the Med ;)
was there last week, filling hire car up, 98pL, fags £22 per 200,  diserano £12.50 for huge bottle,, otherwise nothing else is cheap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 June 2018, 20:02:06
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 June 2018, 18:27:45
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 June 2018, 15:39:53
If the fatty admin is off on a cruise then it may need a freighter for the return flight.

Don't think he's on a cruise, what would he want a Fiat for?
Big ship? :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 20:04:49
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 June 2018, 19:28:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2018, 14:31:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 14:26:01
Any where near Maspalomas per chance :D
From you, head towards Gibraltar, then travel the entire length of the Med ;)
was there last week, filling hire car up, 98pL, fags £22 per 200,  diserano £12.50 for huge bottle,, otherwise nothing else is cheap.
Petrol is about that here in GC, flags vary between £20-35... Biggest shock was that a litre of JD is €30 :o had I known, I would have bought some with me ::) Still at €12 a litre, Malibu is perfectly drinkable once the hotel bar shuts at 11 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 June 2018, 21:09:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 20:04:49
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 June 2018, 19:28:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2018, 14:31:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 14:26:01
Any where near Maspalomas per chance :D
From you, head towards Gibraltar, then travel the entire length of the Med ;)
was there last week, filling hire car up, 98pL, fags £22 per 200,  diserano £12.50 for huge bottle,, otherwise nothing else is cheap.
Petrol is about that here in GC, flags vary between £20-35... Biggest shock was that a litre of JD is €30 :o had I known, I would have bought some with me ::) Still at €12 a litre, Malibu is perfectly drinkable once the hotel bar shuts at 11 :D


Blimey,,, we were buying 24 tins of cruzcampo in Aldi for €10. Cheaper to drink beer than buy milk for tea. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 21:51:31
Tinned lager in this heat... Heathen

Free beer here is ice cold on tap :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 June 2018, 23:14:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 20:04:49
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 June 2018, 19:28:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2018, 14:31:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2018, 14:26:01
Any where near Maspalomas per chance :D
From you, head towards Gibraltar, then travel the entire length of the Med ;)
was there last week, filling hire car up, 98pL, fags £22 per 200,  diserano £12.50 for huge bottle,, otherwise nothing else is cheap.
Petrol is about that here in GC, flags vary between £20-35... Biggest shock was that a litre of JD is €30 :o had I known, I would have bought some with me ::) Still at €12 a litre, Malibu is perfectly drinkable once the hotel bar shuts at 11 :D
Ahh, you've gone to one of those parallel universe things. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 00:12:45
Did a third of a bottle yesterday, and no hangover :o

Mind you, I have been practicing since Thursday  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 00:48:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 00:12:45
Did a third of a bottle yesterday, and no hangover :o

Mind you, I have been practicing since Thursday  ::)
And it's only 18% :-[
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 June 2018, 09:31:09
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 00:12:45
Did a third of a bottle yesterday, and no hangover :o

Mind you, I have been practicing since Thursday  ::)

It wasn't the hangover I was worried about. Only time I ever tried it, it bounced.. and my similarly afflicted mate baggsied the only loo before I got there. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2018, 09:32:48
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 June 2018, 15:39:53
If the fatty admin is off on a cruise then it may need a freighter for the return flight.
Upon landing, the plane didn't slow in time for the usual taxiway exit.

The amount I've scoffed/drunk, the landing in Blighty is likely to end up on the M1 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 09:37:48
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 June 2018, 09:31:09
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 00:12:45
Did a third of a bottle yesterday, and no hangover :o

Mind you, I have been practicing since Thursday  ::)

It wasn't the hangover I was worried about. Only time I ever tried it, it bounced.. and my similarly afflicted mate baggsied the only loo before I got there. :(
Not so great :(

Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2018, 09:32:48
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 June 2018, 15:39:53
If the fatty admin is off on a cruise then it may need a freighter for the return flight.
Upon landing, the plane didn't slow in time for the usual taxiway exit.

The amount I've scoffed/drunk, the landing in Blighty is likely to end up on the M23 ;D
Fixed...  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2018, 09:38:06
I'm hoping said Fiat Whatever has a really small tank, as its used a shed load of petrol already.

Its a pleasant enough car, slight squeeze for 5 adults when we decided to take a single car to beach yesterday late afternoon, probably one of the better hire cars I've had recently.  But I feel no love/desire or anything for it, and wouldn't want one. Yet there is nothing annoying about it (granted this one feels like it has a 500cc engine, but sure other engine choices are available). Strange.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2018, 09:39:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 09:37:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2018, 09:32:48
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 June 2018, 15:39:53
If the fatty admin is off on a cruise then it may need a freighter for the return flight.
Upon landing, the plane didn't slow in time for the usual taxiway exit.

The amount I've scoffed/drunk, the landing in Blighty is likely to end up on the M23 ;D
Fixed...  :-[
Fokk me, the pilot would have to be proper lost.

Other airports beyond Gatwick are available ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 09:42:53
True, but I live near this one and the parking is free :P

Jesting aside, after two weeks all inclusive, I very much doubt that I will need to eat until September...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2018, 09:58:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 09:42:53
True, but I live near this one and the parking is free :P

Jesting aside, after two weeks all inclusive, I very much doubt that I will need to eat until September...  ;D
I do prefer self catering - not that we ever cook - for convenience and variety.  All the Inclusive breaks I've been on the food was a bit naff.  Probably a combo of below restaurant quality food at most hotels, and the fact I don't eat seafood, which is a probably at most beach type holidays.

But I can understand the desire for Inclusive :y


Also not a fan of hotels, a bit too impersonal and regimented.  Whereas now, I'm laying in bath, door open so I can see the news on the tele downstairs (on a bit of a mezzo floor here), and shortly will shout to one of the girlies to order me a pork kebab in pitta.


I too will never need to eat again!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 June 2018, 12:27:45
I love hiring a villa, own pool, own house, own rules  :y

Sadly it was easy peasy with just me and MrsT as we could hire any POS box with seats.

With the Little Miss T's it gets rather more expensive, due to car seats and thus larger car. Looking forward to doing these again when the girls are older.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 13:22:57
removed the intakes yada yada  :y
coil pack 2,4,6 dry but corroded very bad  :'(

ordered replacement
glad i had the common sense to put the 710 cap on the top of the cam cover because loads of ali oxide came out with said bummed coil pack .
going to hover out all the crap from the wells BEFORE i attempt to undo spark plugs

was it serviced recently with new plugs , was it b******  >:(
just hope the plugs come out as god intended and NOT in many parts

not pulled 1,3,5 yet
need to look a guide to see if i remove fuel lines ,which are in the way

place your bets  :y

DO plugs 1,3,5 match plugs 2,4,6  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 13:26:35
Expect number 6 to be different...

135 coil pack comes out without touching anything else :o

Undo the bolts and unplug, lift as far as possible then roll to the wing...

Contrary to urban myth it is possible to change all six plugs in less than 30 mins...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 13:32:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 13:26:35
Expect number 6 to be different...

135 coil pack comes out without touching anything else :o

Undo the bolts and unplug, lift as far as possible then roll to the wing...

Contrary to urban myth it is possible to change all six plugs in less than 30 mins...  :y

ah , ok , thanks kind sir  :)
will go liberate 1,3,5  shortly , just bodging a hoover nozzle to Mrs Builder's fancy dyson noise maker  :y
thanks again  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 June 2018, 14:58:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 13:22:57
removed the intakes yada yada  :y
coil pack 2,4,6 dry but corroded very bad  :'(

ordered replacement
glad i had the common sense to put the 710 cap on the top of the cam cover because loads of ali oxide came out with said bummed coil pack .
going to hover out all the crap from the wells BEFORE i attempt to undo spark plugs

was it serviced recently with new plugs , was it b******  >:(
just hope the plugs come out as god intended and NOT in many parts

not pulled 1,3,5 yet
need to look a guide to see if i remove fuel lines ,which are in the way

place your bets  :y

DO plugs 1,3,5 match plugs 2,4,6  ;D

Seems a favourite for garages to save on these days. A neighbour, who was charged for new plugs at last service, the plugs hadn't been out for years! :( :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 16:20:33
well , with my 2hp compressor blowing cr*p out and the dyson spark plug well dust extraction system  :D
(and various combinations from my socket collection )
All plugs out  :) and all intact  :y
took a while  :-[ didn't want all that cr*p going into the bores
slight corrosion on 1,3,5 coil pack too but perfectly serviceable .
all electrodes looked ok ,not sooty,oily
all plugs 4 electrode
bosch plugs x 3 (2 stripes) n/s
bosch  plugs x 3 (1 stripe ) o/s

odd   :P

one of the first jobs i did was ensure the scuttle drains where leaf free
I suspect  :o some bovine excrement
MOT 29 nov @ 76,401 miles car serviced .
now 12 june @ 76,950 miles
so 549 miles ,of which i done at lest 300 of em  :)

can you loose a stripe off 3 of the spark plugs in such a short time  ;D




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 16:48:08
Apparently so :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 June 2018, 17:26:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 16:20:33
well , with my 2hp compressor blowing cr*p out and the dyson spark plug well dust extraction system  :D
(and various combinations from my socket collection )
All plugs out  :) and all intact  :y
took a while  :-[ didn't want all that cr*p going into the bores
slight corrosion on 1,3,5 coil pack too but perfectly serviceable .
all electrodes looked ok ,not sooty,oily
all plugs 4 electrode
bosch plugs x 3 (2 stripes) n/s
bosch  plugs x 3 (1 stripe ) o/s

odd   :P

one of the first jobs i did was ensure the scuttle drains where leaf free
I suspect  :o some bovine excrement
MOT 29 nov @ 76,401 miles car serviced .
now 12 june @ 76,950 miles
so 549 miles ,of which i done at lest 300 of em  :)

can you loose a stripe off 3 of the spark plugs in such a short time  ;D

Main dealer Dave? They probably have access to mixed plug sets. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 18:55:44
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 June 2018, 17:26:09


Main dealer Dave? They probably have access to mixed plug sets. ::)
No ,the local car lot/ mot garage that the 77 year old previous owner(2nd) brought it from and has had it serviced by .
so i don't trust owt they've done now
due a cambelt due to age (but only about 3k since the last) but i have the kit for that

It's running again  :)
and quite nicely now , quieter , was blatantly sucking air from the 2 snoop boot thing's between trumpets and throttle bodies
which would be un-metered air
not much  cr*p  in the breathers  :)
slight oil residue in the plenums ,cleaned the throttle bodies
cleaned up the bad coil pack for now till the replacement ilands (brother is moving house at the weekend )

will take it for a brisk stretch of it's legs tomorrow

thanks for all the help and guidance all  :y
plenty of work yet to do but belly rumbling / that's it for today  ;D
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 10:46:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2018, 13:26:35
Contrary to urban myth it is possible to change all six plugs in less than 30 mins...  :y
Even with LPG injectors and plumbing in the way :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 10:53:19
Quote from: tunnie on 12 June 2018, 12:27:45
I love hiring a villa, own pool, own house, own rules  :y

Sadly it was easy peasy with just me and MrsT as we could hire any POS box with seats.

With the Little Miss T's it gets rather more expensive, due to car seats and thus larger car. Looking forward to doing these again when the girls are older.
If I can get 5 adults reasonably comfortably in the back of my bog standard hire car, I'm damn sure I can get 2 adults and 2 "little darlings" in.  I need to walk round the back of the car and find out what Fiat it is. When I CBA ;D

The biggest issue we have is transferring all cases from airport to villa and back again.  Not an issue this year, as only 7 of us across 2 cars, but always used to be 10 of us across 2 cars.  But you can (just) get 5 cases in the back of a Focus saloon, although hang luggage has to sit on laps/by feet.  In our case, here, the airport is about 40 mins away, so its not too much of a hardship for that short time.

If the desire to do something is there, then its usually possible with minimal fuss, despite what yummy mummies and snowflakes might think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 10:56:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 16:20:33
I suspect  :o some bovine excrement
MOT 29 nov @ 76,401 miles car serviced .
A "service" at most back street garages is normally and oil and oil filter change.  A "service" at a main dealer with a Vauxhall badge out the front is often a pretty checklist suggesting how they can extract more money, plus if you are lucky, and oil change. If you are really lucky, maybe an oil filter change, although I've never had the pleasure of them changing the filter...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 11:07:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 10:53:19
Quote from: tunnie on 12 June 2018, 12:27:45
I love hiring a villa, own pool, own house, own rules  :y

Sadly it was easy peasy with just me and MrsT as we could hire any POS box with seats.

With the Little Miss T's it gets rather more expensive, due to car seats and thus larger car. Looking forward to doing these again when the girls are older.
If I can get 5 adults reasonably comfortably in the back of my bog standard hire car, I'm damn sure I can get 2 adults and 2 "little darlings" in.  I need to walk round the back of the car and find out what Fiat it is. When I CBA ;D

The biggest issue we have is transferring all cases from airport to villa and back again.  Not an issue this year, as only 7 of us across 2 cars, but always used to be 10 of us across 2 cars.  But you can (just) get 5 cases in the back of a Focus saloon, although hang luggage has to sit on laps/by feet.  In our case, here, the airport is about 40 mins away, so its not too much of a hardship for that short time.

If the desire to do something is there, then its usually possible with minimal fuss, despite what yummy mummies and snowflakes might think.

5 suitcases in Focus?  :o How! Must be tiny...

We had similar size car on our trip, we seriously struggled to fit our suitcase in. (2!)

Car seats mean back row seats are taken up by 2, due to width/size of them. Often car seat hire is more than actual cost of the car....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 11:13:38
Even official stats say 2 suitcases...

https://www.sixt.co.uk/ford-car-hire/ford-focus/ (https://www.sixt.co.uk/ford-car-hire/ford-focus/)

Which is optimistic in my view!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 11:22:18
Yes, defo 5 in the back of mine, 5 in back of bros. Saloon has more space. Generally each couple had a large suitcase, and one the next size down.  Racking brains what else we had, one year I recall a Note.

Easier now, with just 7 of us normally coming.

Why bother with a child seat, nobody else does in the euro places I've been lately.  A xfer coach won't have either ;)


Obviously, if you want to put barriers into the way, try Skegness, which you should be able to get for similar money.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 11:24:24
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 11:13:38
Even official stats say 2 suitcases...

https://www.sixt.co.uk/ford-car-hire/ford-focus/ (https://www.sixt.co.uk/ford-car-hire/ford-focus/)

Which is optimistic in my view!
You need a saloon, then the cases go in lengthways.


One year, hire company screwed up and got dates wrong, All we could hire at airport was a single Aygo.  For 10 people with luggage.  Well, you can imagine ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 11:27:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 11:22:18
Yes, defo 5 in the back of mine, 5 in back of bros. Saloon has more space. Generally each couple had a large suitcase, and one the next size down.  Racking brains what else we had, one year I recall a Note.

Easier now, with just 7 of us normally coming.

Why bother with a child seat, nobody else does in the euro places I've been lately.  A xfer coach won't have either ;)


Obviously, if you want to put barriers into the way, try Skegness, which you should be able to get for similar money.

Cause the child is only 6 months old, I would not be happy with 6 month old on a lap. Even if it was legal.

Doing Ireland next year, but driving the mum bus. Also doing New York, but leaving the kids here for that one.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 11:34:59
Can probably get four cases in the back of the A Class without moving the rear seat ::)

Those little Citroën saloons look to have a decent sized boot too :y

The rest of world isn't forced to buy SUVs and MPVs by virtue of having a decent selection of proper cars to choose from...

The latest Focus saloon is available in RHD in Ireland, so God alone knows why we don't get it in the UK ???

Likewise Astra H...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 12:08:57
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 11:27:44
Cause the child is only 6 months old, I would not be happy with 6 month old on a lap. Even if it was legal.
I survived touring Europe on Mum's lap. In cars without airbags, ABS and other such tosh.  And thats with Dad driving....   ....and thats where I get it from.  Honestly, they don't need wrapping in bubble wrap, in fact will do a host of good not to.

That Europe tour was 11 of us, apparently (me far too young to remember) in 2 cars - A Fiat 850 Sport Coupe and a Citroen DS Safari.


Obviously, that was before the Jones' were invented, so we didn't need to keep up with them.  So I suspect for those few weeks, I made do with a small travel cot, and not a major building project, and not one of those silly modern prams ;D.  But let me check with Mum what we did take.


But, worry not, I here Skegness is lovely as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 12:15:45
It’s not case of bubble wrap, just basic safety.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 12:22:24
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 12:15:45
It’s not case of bubble wrap, just basic safety.  :y
How do you think they travel on a flight... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 June 2018, 12:39:23
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 11:27:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 11:22:18
Yes, defo 5 in the back of mine, 5 in back of bros. Saloon has more space. Generally each couple had a large suitcase, and one the next size down.  Racking brains what else we had, one year I recall a Note.

Easier now, with just 7 of us normally coming.

Why bother with a child seat, nobody else does in the euro places I've been lately.  A xfer coach won't have either ;)


Obviously, if you want to put barriers into the way, try Skegness, which you should be able to get for similar money.

Cause the child is only 6 months old, I would not be happy with 6 month old on a lap. Even if it was legal.

Doing Ireland next year, but driving the mum bus. Also doing New York, but leaving the kids here for that one.  :D
.

Do what every one else does then, take child seat with you,or hire it from car company,or even go to local superstore and buy one,when you land.

I think easy-jet don't charge for carseats, our Gatwick member might know more. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 13:08:35
Easyjet website says...

Quote
Flying with children and infants

We understand that flying with children can sometimes be difficult and stressful so we’ve tried to make it as easy as possible for you.

If you’re travelling with children under 5, we’ll board you early;
You can bring two items for free including a travel cot, pushchair, double pushchairs, buggy, car seat, collapsible or non-collapsible pram, booster seat, baby back carrier (please check they are suitable to take on board);
You can choose your seats in advance (for a fee) to ensure you sit together;
We have kids snack packs on board, that include puzzles and games to keep kids entertained;
We support breastfeeding mothers and you can feed your baby on board at any time.

Basically a push chair and a car seat would be free, any more is charged but doesn't specify if that is per booking or per passenger. Under two travel on lap for free but have no luggage allowance, alternative is to buy a seat for the sprog.

Also trying to be clever and booking extra legroom seats will only opps you up as you will have nowhere to put all the crap that travelling children seem to need... Besides kids can't sit in exit rows...

Actual bag allowances and charges vary airline to airline, but the seat specifics are universal. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 June 2018, 13:33:44
Give the little darlings a Valium and pop them in a suitcase. Job jobbed!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 June 2018, 13:34:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 13:08:35
Easyjet website says...

Quote
Flying with children and infants

We understand that flying with children can sometimes be difficult and stressful so we’ve tried to make it as easy as possible for you.

If you’re travelling with children under 5, we’ll board you early;
You can bring two items for free including a travel cot, pushchair, double pushchairs, buggy, car seat, collapsible or non-collapsible pram, booster seat, baby back carrier (please check they are suitable to take on board);
You can choose your seats in advance (for a fee) to ensure you sit together;
We have kids snack packs on board, that include puzzles and games to keep kids entertained;
We support breastfeeding mothers and you can feed your baby on board at any time.

Basically a push chair and a car seat would be free, any more is charged but doesn't specify if that is per booking or per passenger. Under two travel on lap for free but have no luggage allowance, alternative is to buy a seat for the sprog.

Also trying to be clever and booking extra legroom seats will only opps you up as you will have nowhere to put all the crap that travelling children seem to need... Besides kids can't sit in exit rows...

Actual bag allowances and charges vary airline to airline, but the seat specifics are universal. ;)

Depends. Qantas to Oz we had 3 free items and a luggage allowance. But we did pay a token amount (10% of full fare rings a bell). We had a sky cot so got extra leg room too :y

But that’s long haul 😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 June 2018, 13:42:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 11:34:59
Can probably get four cases in the back of the A Class without moving the rear seat ::)

Those little Citroën saloons look to have a decent sized boot too :y

The rest of world isn't forced to buy SUVs and MPVs by virtue of having a decent selection of proper cars to choose from...

The latest Focus saloon is available in RHD in Ireland, so God alone knows why we don't get it in the UK ???

Likewise Astra H...

Focus/Astra saloon was never a good seller here for reason,saw loads in Italy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 13:50:41
Purely a sales/marketing issue... Things like the Zafira/C max are priced artificially low. Whereas low volume types don't attract a discount, if you can even persuade the dealer to order one...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 13:57:47
Quote
Depends. Qantas to Oz we had 3 free items and a luggage allowance. But we did pay a token amount (10% of full fare rings a bell). We had a sky cot so got extra leg room too :y

But that’s long haul 😉
Indeed, most centre bulkheads have bassinets and aren't strictly exit rows... No floor storage is less of an issue as the lockers are more and generally larger :y Also said rows aren't necessarily extra legroom seats, so only command a premium for the bassinets...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 12:15:45
It’s not case of bubble wrap, just basic safety.  :y
I never did find out, as Mum got sidetrack about how, when we lived in Cyprus in the early 70s, 10 of us used to go up into Troodos (a significant trip before the main roads were built) in a single car.

I asked her about child seats and boosters etc, and she laughed.  Then Bro joined in, and reminded me when his now grown up kids came on holiday with us, they never had anything special beyond the seatbelt thats fitted to hire car.

Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2018, 16:00:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 12:15:45
It’s not case of bubble wrap, just basic safety.  :y
I never did find out, as Mum got sidetrack about how, when we lived in Cyprus in the early 70s, 10 of us used to go up into Troodos (a significant trip before the main roads were built) in a single car.

I asked her about child seats and boosters etc, and she laughed.  Then Bro joined in, and reminded me when his now grown up kids came on holiday with us, they never had anything special beyond the seatbelt thats fitted to hire car.

Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(

Carry cot on the back seat of a Triumph Herald did me proud! My dad did "upgrade" his car when there were three of us, mind - to a Morris shItal. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 June 2018, 16:16:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 12:15:45
It’s not case of bubble wrap, just basic safety.  :y
I never did find out, as Mum got sidetrack about how, when we lived in Cyprus in the early 70s, 10 of us used to go up into Troodos (a significant trip before the main roads were built) in a single car.

I asked her about child seats and boosters etc, and she laughed.  Then Bro joined in, and reminded me when his now grown up kids came on holiday with us, they never had anything special beyond the seatbelt thats fitted to hire car.

Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(

Perhaps a little read is in order

http://www.sciuridae.co.uk/child_car_seats/european_child_seat_law.htm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 June 2018, 16:49:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 10:56:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 16:20:33
I suspect  :o some bovine excrement
MOT 29 nov @ 76,401 miles car serviced .
A "service" at most back street garages is normally and oil and oil filter change.  A "service" at a main dealer with a Vauxhall badge out the front is often a pretty checklist suggesting how they can extract more money, plus if you are lucky, and oil change. If you are really lucky, maybe an oil filter change, although I've never had the pleasure of them changing the filter...
from service history book stamped / ticked boxes (all the same local garage)rest of history main dealer  :y
9th service (2013 @ 71,5k)plugs, air,fuel filter,brake & trans fluid oil/filter change
10th service (2015 @ 72k)plugs again ! fuel filter again ! oil/filter change
11th service (2016 @75k) brake and trans fluid again  :o oil/filter change
12th service (2017 @76401 is not in book but invoice for the brake pads 2 sets , discs front and rear, ,oil and filter,air filter,spark plugs  ,2 goodyear tyres, bulbs ,MOT
that last service was more than i paid for the car  ;D
i know they did disc and pads all round and tyres,oil looks clean(dunno about filter so i need to do an oil & filter change ,got them) air filter is clean,

I very much doubt ,even if the engine had spent 5 months at the bottom of the north sea ,there would be as much aluminium
 rust that came out when i pulled 2,4,6 coil pack had they pulled it (to do plugs ) nov last year ,
I brought the omega late march ,started using it mid may .

am I paranoid ,or did the garage have the OAP previous owners pants down , probably more than once . :-\




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 June 2018, 17:31:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2018, 16:00:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 12:15:45
It’s not case of bubble wrap, just basic safety.  :y
I never did find out, as Mum got sidetrack about how, when we lived in Cyprus in the early 70s, 10 of us used to go up into Troodos (a significant trip before the main roads were built) in a single car.

I asked her about child seats and boosters etc, and she laughed.  Then Bro joined in, and reminded me when his now grown up kids came on holiday with us, they never had anything special beyond the seatbelt thats fitted to hire car.

Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(

Carry cot on the back seat of a Triumph Herald did me proud! My dad did "upgrade" his car when there were three of us, mind - to a Morris shItal. 8)


We just use to sit in the back of what ever van dad had, bit of old carpet,or blankets, we survived.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 17:35:34
Almost certainly... :'(

That said he probably booked it in for xyz. Garage has then, not unreasonably decided to only do the minimum amount appropriate based on mileage since last service. Where they crossed a line was in charging for xyz instead of x or y or z and raising this with the owner... ie "we've only changed, and charged, for the oil and filter this time because the air filter is clean and the sparkplugs have only done 4, 751 miles since last year... Oh, and we have adjusted the tyre pressures and washed it for you..."
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 June 2018, 18:14:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2018, 17:35:34
Almost certainly... :'(

That said he probably booked it in for xyz. Garage has then, not unreasonably decided to only do the minimum amount appropriate based on mileage since last service. Where they crossed a line was in charging for xyz instead of x or y or z and raising this with the owner... ie "we've only changed, and charged, for the oil and filter this time because the air filter is clean and the sparkplugs have only done 4, 751 miles since last year... Oh, and we have adjusted the tyre pressures and washed it for you..."
Thanks for your advice especially on that 1,3,5 coil pack , it was out in double quick time  :y
unlike the other side  ;D

I'd have thought the OAP would have asked that the plugs be changed or missfire investigated (must have put the EML on in the past)

yes, i feel i can't trust much of the work they said they did (by ticking and stamping book)
fortunately , although they have been "servicing it" since 2013 , it's only done 6k in that time
assuming they did at least do oil & filter each year , no shortfalls on their part have caused lasting damage
the rest of the history is main dealer  approach vauxhall Salisbury.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 June 2018, 19:26:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 June 2018, 16:49:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 10:56:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 June 2018, 16:20:33
I suspect  :o some bovine excrement
MOT 29 nov @ 76,401 miles car serviced .
A "service" at most back street garages is normally and oil and oil filter change.  A "service" at a main dealer with a Vauxhall badge out the front is often a pretty checklist suggesting how they can extract more money, plus if you are lucky, and oil change. If you are really lucky, maybe an oil filter change, although I've never had the pleasure of them changing the filter...
from service history book stamped / ticked boxes (all the same local garage)rest of history main dealer  :y
9th service (2013 @ 71,5k)plugs, air,fuel filter,brake & trans fluid oil/filter change
10th service (2015 @ 72k)plugs again ! fuel filter again ! oil/filter change
11th service (2016 @75k) brake and trans fluid again  :o oil/filter change
12th service (2017 @76401 is not in book but invoice for the brake pads 2 sets , discs front and rear, ,oil and filter,air filter,spark plugs  ,2 goodyear tyres, bulbs ,MOT
that last service was more than i paid for the car  ;D
i know they did disc and pads all round and tyres,oil looks clean(dunno about filter so i need to do an oil & filter change ,got them) air filter is clean,

I very much doubt ,even if the engine had spent 5 months at the bottom of the north sea ,there would be as much aluminium
 rust that came out when i pulled 2,4,6 coil pack had they pulled it (to do plugs ) nov last year ,
I brought the omega late march ,started using it mid may .

am I paranoid ,or did the garage have the OAP previous owners pants down , probably more than once . :-\

No you are not paranoid, sadly that has been my experience of services done on other peoples cars, and why I still do my own unless it came with the price of the car, and even then I know they wont do everything. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 June 2018, 20:14:53
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 June 2018, 19:26:44

No you are not paranoid, sadly that has been my experience of services done on other peoples cars, and why I still do my own unless it came with the price of the car, and even then I know they wont do everything. >:(
I do all the work on the family cars ,having not trusted work done by garages in the past ,
all the family drive vauxhalls with the exception of one ......
a 2002 picasso hdi   ::) he insists on driving it  :-X
few weeks ago the clutch went
had a quick look to diagnose , he needed the picasso working again in a hurry ,so it was recovered to a local cluych place ,who quoted £350 ish done for next day
i took him to collect it ,
they said the gearbox casting needed replacing too due to the casting being cracked ,another 389 quid  :o
I went outside and looked ,old casing with 16 years of dirt on it
went and asked , "not new ,reconditioned " they said , "so where is the old cracked one" i said ,
and when people recon gear boxes ,they clean them at least ,some paint them
we could not prove they did not fit a recon box or casting , so he had to pay the extra £389 to get the car back .



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 June 2018, 21:15:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2018, 16:00:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Quote from: tunnie on 13 June 2018, 12:15:45
It’s not case of bubble wrap, just basic safety.  :y
I never did find out, as Mum got sidetrack about how, when we lived in Cyprus in the early 70s, 10 of us used to go up into Troodos (a significant trip before the main roads were built) in a single car.

I asked her about child seats and boosters etc, and she laughed.  Then Bro joined in, and reminded me when his now grown up kids came on holiday with us, they never had anything special beyond the seatbelt thats fitted to hire car.

Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(

Carry cot on the back seat of a Triumph Herald did me proud! My dad did "upgrade" his car when there were three of us, mind - to a Morris shItal. 8)
Did that with my first, (he,s 53 now ;D) in my Reliant drop head coupe. Flat out down Colchester bypass, top down wind in his hair and giggling his head off. ;D If i,d had to stop quick, him and cot would have flown about 30 yards. ::) To be fair there wasn,t much traffic about them days. A seat sliding around in the back of a 100E van, tied in with a necktie when he was a toddler wasn,t much better. :-[ The whole three of the kids (by then) also used the fight to get in the well at the back of the rear seats of my Beetle. It had no heater so was the warmest place in the car. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 June 2018, 05:51:59
My Dad you to give me piggy backs on his Penny Farthing :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:11:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(
And I think its more than just travelling. It HAS bred a society of incapable, risk adverse, useless, self centred arsesoles. And many of them have various allergies which is now being suggested to be caused by being brought up in sterile environments.  I can't remember the last time I got on a plane, and not been greeted with the warning that there was somebody with some allergy, so no consumption of <xyz> etc.

And then add in the way some of these little darlings are brought up, and that they can do no wrong, and we have a society of effectively delinquents - how many times have to seen young lads open a car window in a carpark and just throw out their fast food wrappers, rather than walk 20yrds to a bin. They have never had to walk to a bin, or clear up as a child, so they feel they don't have to as an "adult".


We were chatting to the owner of the villa we are staying in, and this one will not be let to the UK market next year, because the owner says he's losing money on the cleanups following a proportion of British families (not stag/hen parties) staying - things like cleaning the walls after the little brats have crayoned all over them, cleaning up the pool because the little darlings piss in it, and empty cans of fizz in it, them wrecking his plants (which clearly the owner spends a lot of time to make it look nice) by picking them, climbing them, redistributing the lava stones that keep the soil moist all around the villa and in the pool.  Its an embarrassment to be British sometimes. And we here this time and time again from owners.

But thats the obvious outcome when the worse punishment is 15 minutes on a naughty step, rather than a oppsing good hiding for those that need it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:12:57
Yesterday, hired a couple of off road buggies, and went for some fun.  What a hoot :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2018, 11:22:43
Discovered this morning that it is possible to hire a Caterham 165 for 8 hours... Budget won't quite stretch to it, but it should be on the list for next time...

Off road buggies does sound like a blast, especially if you are in a decent group 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:47:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2018, 11:22:43
Off road buggies does sound like a blast, especially if you are in a decent group 8)
We didn't want to go with a group, so just hired them, and pointed them towards the national park
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 June 2018, 11:49:56
Ordered the company vehicle for the new role, arrives in two weeks (from stock).

Given its changed every 6-7k miles I might need to choose the next one to!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:56:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 11:49:56
Ordered the company vehicle for the new role, arrives in two weeks (from stock).

Given its changed every 6-7k miles I might need to choose the next one to!
And?

Well, I can guess its Indian...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 June 2018, 12:01:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:56:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 11:49:56
Ordered the company vehicle for the new role, arrives in two weeks (from stock).

Given its changed every 6-7k miles I might need to choose the next one to!
And?

Well, I can guess its Indian...

Manufactured in the excellence that is the Castle Bromwich facility  ;D ;D :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 12:08:18
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 12:01:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:56:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 11:49:56
Ordered the company vehicle for the new role, arrives in two weeks (from stock).

Given its changed every 6-7k miles I might need to choose the next one to!
And?

Well, I can guess its Indian...

Manufactured in the excellence that is the Castle Bromwich facility  ;D ;D :D :y
My satnav always takes me around it when I'm in Brum. I think it likes to visit home ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 June 2018, 12:11:25
Didn't actually have much choice this time as they only had F-Pace available from stock so its an F-Pace R-Sport Black edition (plus more options) in Coral grey with a wanking skeleton under the bonnet
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 12:17:11
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 12:11:25
Didn't actually have much choice this time as they only had F-Pace available from stock so its an F-Pace R-Sport Black edition (plus more options) in Coral grey with a wanking skeleton under the bonnet
Nice enough car for a few months ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 June 2018, 12:26:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 12:17:11
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 12:11:25
Didn't actually have much choice this time as they only had F-Pace available from stock so its an F-Pace R-Sport Black edition (plus more options) in Coral grey with a wanking skeleton under the bonnet
Nice enough car for a few months ;)

They had black available to but, I suggested a que might form next to it every time I pulled into a car park
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 12:32:34
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 12:26:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 12:17:11
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 June 2018, 12:11:25
Didn't actually have much choice this time as they only had F-Pace available from stock so its an F-Pace R-Sport Black edition (plus more options) in Coral grey with a wanking skeleton under the bonnet
Nice enough car for a few months ;)

They had black available to but, I suggested a que might form next to it every time I pulled into a car park
Wrap up parcels of sugar, make a fortune ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 June 2018, 15:49:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:11:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(
And I think its more than just travelling. It HAS bred a society of incapable, risk adverse, useless, self centred arsesoles. And many of them have various allergies which is now being suggested to be caused by being brought up in sterile environments.  I can't remember the last time I got on a plane, and not been greeted with the warning that there was somebody with some allergy, so no consumption of <xyz> etc.

This one grips my sh!t somewhat... There are people with genuine allergies who could easily die as a consequence of someone else being selfish, as you well know. But there are a lot of people who claim allergies because it gives them “tummy ache” or, worse still, they just don’t like something. These people generate the attitude you have towards it and puts other people at risk >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 18:17:49
Parked it, the silver one between the white and dark grey one

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/F084749C-F266-4D3F-85E2-F2C3ADFEA92B_zpsrsqtmoob.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/IamTheBoy/media/Omega%20Odds/F084749C-F266-4D3F-85E2-F2C3ADFEA92B_zpsrsqtmoob.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2018, 18:19:19
Using the contact parking method I take it...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 15 June 2018, 18:32:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 18:17:49
Parked it, the silver one between the white and dark grey one

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/Omega%20Odds/F084749C-F266-4D3F-85E2-F2C3ADFEA92B_zpsrsqtmoob.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/IamTheBoy/media/Omega%20Odds/F084749C-F266-4D3F-85E2-F2C3ADFEA92B_zpsrsqtmoob.jpg.html)

Are we supposed to be impressed? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2018, 12:02:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2018, 18:19:19
Using the contact parking method I take it...  ::)
Nope, nor the handbrake.  Was tight as a nun's kludge though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2018, 12:09:27
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 June 2018, 15:49:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:11:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2018, 14:34:20
Its a modern cancer on society, which I think is very sad  :'(
And I think its more than just travelling. It HAS bred a society of incapable, risk adverse, useless, self centred arsesoles. And many of them have various allergies which is now being suggested to be caused by being brought up in sterile environments.  I can't remember the last time I got on a plane, and not been greeted with the warning that there was somebody with some allergy, so no consumption of <xyz> etc.

This one grips my sh!t somewhat... There are people with genuine allergies who could easily die as a consequence of someone else being selfish, as you well know. But there are a lot of people who claim allergies because it gives them “tummy ache” or, worse still, they just don’t like something. These people generate the attitude you have towards it and puts other people at risk >:(
Aye. Technically, I have a gay allergy to Tomatoes and peanuts (only with alcohol), but they aren't going to cause any more than minor pains and a bit of sickness.  So its not really an allergy, not in what I'd class a true sense.

Technically, I also have a million and one other allergies, the ones that give gout. Again, not real allergies, just minor reactions.


But the world is now full of the "look at me" type, watering down the view of allergic reactions in peoples mind, which can only make life harder for those that have real, non-gay allergies, that can/do lead to life threatening situations  >:(


But that all off topic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 June 2018, 19:19:29
Put a new radiator on the V70,that was fun ::) Autodata give a "book" time of 1.4hrs for this job it took me...……...7hrs :o The fasteners that were most awkward to get at were rusted up and seized solid[and I've been spraying them best I can with WD for the past 3 days]the ones that were easier to get at were rusted and seized and sheared off. Still it's in and done now,no air locks,no leaks so I'm happy if achy :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 June 2018, 20:02:48
Driven it ! Been away on a weeks course near Rugby took the Prison car (diesel fiesta) so glad to get behind the wheel of the Merc a proper car with a V8 love it.😎 Nice run out to a country pub for Father's day lunch with the Daughter & son in law.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2018, 12:34:54
Dropped off the Fiat Nondescript, and a few hours later got back in a very gutless Battlebus (still quicker than the Fiat though), covered in aviation fuel.

This morning, freed off turbo, and shoved it through a carwash
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 June 2018, 13:18:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2018, 12:34:54
Dropped off the Fiat Nondescript, and a few hours later got back in a very gutless Battlebus (still quicker than the Fiat though), covered in aviation fuel.

This morning, freed off turbo, and shoved it through a carwash

Picked mine up from the car park at Heathrow yesterday - it stayed cleaner down there than it does on my driveway.. blasted trees.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 June 2018, 14:00:28
I suspect mine will be caked in shite... It will be dark though, so I don't particularly care ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2018, 17:16:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 June 2018, 13:18:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2018, 12:34:54
Dropped off the Fiat Nondescript, and a few hours later got back in a very gutless Battlebus (still quicker than the Fiat though), covered in aviation fuel.

This morning, freed off turbo, and shoved it through a carwash

Picked mine up from the car park at Heathrow yesterday - it stayed cleaner down there than it does on my driveway.. blasted trees.

I abandoned mine under some trees, so I expect next time I go to look for it, it will be covered in sap and birdshit
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 June 2018, 09:19:36
Dropped big blue in for MOT. And now we wait....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 June 2018, 11:26:23
And a pass :) 

Advisory on tyre edge, We knew, its ready for a geometry check
and a Chassis corroded advisory, same as last year, no shit, its 16 years old!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 June 2018, 21:06:55
Fitted a new (pattern) cam sensor on the BMW.  :)

Hopefully I won't be sitting around in anymore supermarket car parks, waiting for it cool down so I can start it!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 June 2018, 21:12:42
Fitted a pair of Griffin emblem LED shadow lights to the bottom of the front doors.
CHAVTASTIC !!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 21 June 2018, 21:20:44
Only in Essex..Albs  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 June 2018, 21:22:56
When in Rome Andrew...... ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 21 June 2018, 22:04:21
Et tu brute  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 21 June 2018, 22:42:06
Fitted a new drive shaft to SWMBOs Galaxy   :(

The last three big trips we have done in it have resulted in either limping hundreds of miles home to Cornwall or calling the AA for a ride on a lorry  >:(

1st trip it was the injector wiring loom in the cylinder head. Poxy design leaves too much unsupported wire flapping around in the cylinder head and the push on spade connector to injector number one loses contact. Driving at night on 3 cylinders we got home but I had to miss work to fix it afterwards  :(

2nd trip it boiled on the M25. AA stuck it on a lorry and gave as a hire car to get home. Missed more work replacing the water pump but I am not convinced that I found the problem even though it hasn't done it since.

3rd trip had us limping along with a CV joint shaking violently whenever a sniff of throttle was applied. 7 hour journey with 2 screaming toddlers and a car that I don't have faith in was not a nice combination. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 June 2018, 10:08:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 June 2018, 21:06:55
Fitted a new (pattern) cam sensor on the BMW.  :)

Hopefully I won't be sitting around in anymore supermarket car parks, waiting for it cool down so I can start it!  ::)

If it goes into limp occasionally you'll know the cause,I bought my 5 series as a scrapper as previous owner had fitted loads of new parts which were crap,namely crank and maff sensors,it actually ran better with maff disconnected until I fitted a good one :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2018, 20:49:40
Buggered it again.

Actually, I didn't break it, I found it broken, I suspect by the expensive "specialist" who last worked on it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2018, 21:08:02
Collected some service bits from Mercedes and had them price up the clutch pedal components in order to replace all the worn out plastic bits on the current one... Pedal still sticks down occasionally so clearly the pivot and pedal return parts are past their best.

Came to a reasonable £31 including the pedal itself... :D so promptly ordered them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2018, 21:15:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2018, 21:08:02
Collected some service bits from Mercedes and had them price up the clutch pedal components in order to replace all the worn out plastic bits on the current one... Pedal still sticks down occasionally so clearly the pivot and pedal return parts are past their best.

Came to a reasonable £31 including the pedal itself... :D so promptly ordered them.
Ignoring the problem of the fact the cars are crap, their dealer parts prices I've always found more than reasonable normally.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 June 2018, 23:06:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2018, 20:49:40
Buggered it again.

Actually, I didn't break it, I found it broken, I suspect by the expensive "specialist" who last worked on it :(

Well if you will give it to other people....  ::)

What ails it this time?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 June 2018, 01:46:44
Quote from: henryd on 22 June 2018, 10:08:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 June 2018, 21:06:55
Fitted a new (pattern) cam sensor on the BMW.  :)

Hopefully I won't be sitting around in anymore supermarket car parks, waiting for it cool down so I can start it!  ::)

If it goes into limp occasionally you'll know the cause,I bought my 5 series as a scrapper as previous owner had fitted loads of new parts which were crap,namely crank and maff sensors,it actually ran better with maff disconnected until I fitted a good one :y

I've got the original and a couple of screwdrivers tucked away in the boot just in case Henry.  So far so good though, I've done lots of running around today and driven 125 miles home from South Wales and all good so far!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 June 2018, 08:46:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 22 June 2018, 23:06:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 June 2018, 20:49:40
Buggered it again.

Actually, I didn't break it, I found it broken, I suspect by the expensive "specialist" who last worked on it :(

Well if you will give it to other people....  ::)

What ails it this time?
I didn't give it to someone else to do this, it was done by previous owner. Well, the Jag Specialist he used. Only jobs I've shipped out to "professionals" in recent times is tyres and that wheel bearing that I really felt was beyond me partly due to lack of tools.

I distrust garages too much to do most jobs, and there is only one way of knowing its done right ;)

Occasionally, I do have to ask for the help of grown ups from OOF members and ex-members :y


Its simply a split dust cover on the calliper piston. But they are not available from dealer, and the docs clearly state when that happens, the whole calliper has to be replaced :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 June 2018, 09:14:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 June 2018, 08:46:46
Its simply a split dust cover on the calliper piston. But they are not available from dealer, and the docs clearly state when that happens, the whole calliper has to be replaced :(
As there are plenty of exchange ones available, repair kits must be available.  And a colleague you used to work in the trade has just identified one :y

£10 is cheaper than £280 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 June 2018, 10:50:40
You seem to be having a lot of trouble with your Jag TB?  ???  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 June 2018, 16:31:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 June 2018, 10:50:40
You seem to be having a lot of trouble with your Jag TB?  ???  :-\
Not quite as much as you are with the beemer :P


Usual shit, having to deal with all the bodges from dealers and garages.  This one has made what should be a nice, easy, quick job into a PITA.

It'll be rear tyres next, they are starting to look sorry for themselves, at a smidgeon over 2mm.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2018, 17:01:01
Had two front tyres fitted to the front of the go cart...

It can now achieve motorway speeds without feeling like the front is about to shake off :D

Went to swap the drop links for new ones whilst they were changing the tyres... Failed miserably... ;D So retightened the one undone nut and drove it home. I did at least confirm that one of them is totally Donald.

Contemplating doing the service on it, but the dog looks like she wants a walk ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2018, 22:20:38
Well dog got walked...

So far, pollen filter and air filter both changed. After half an hour trying to get the wipers to clear each other, I need to modify the end of the lower one. Apparently the designers hadn't allowed for an extra 0.005 mm clearance on the return sweep to enable aeroblades to not collide ::)

Found a split breather hose, which explains the slightly high idle.
Throttle body removed and cleaned, was minging, now shiny.
Concluded that all the oil over the cam cover and end of the block was all coming from the split hose rather than, as suspected, the cam cover seal... And thought great, no need to remove the inlet fanimold to change that :) only to remember that the oil filler and breather neck are both full of mayo ::)

Time for another beer.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2018, 09:29:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2018, 22:20:38
Apparently the designers
This is on your Mercedes?

You should know by know that MB do not use designers, just a team of catalogue browsers to randomly locate parts and throw them together.

Stupid boy Pike!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 24 June 2018, 17:25:55
Made a half arsed attempt to change the cam cover gaskets but gave up when I couldn't find a tool to undo the inlet/injector jobby...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 June 2018, 17:29:46
Quote from: neil74 on 24 June 2018, 17:25:55
Made a half arsed attempt to change the cam cover gaskets but gave up when I couldn't find a tool to undo the inlet/injector jobby...

I have a spare mate, I will pop it in the post :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2018, 19:17:12
Well carried on where I left off...

Manifold is a fiddle to get at the rear bolts, but straightforward enough. Cam cover is only bolts and easy to get at. Glad I bothered, although I wish I hadn't  :'(

Scraped about half a kilo of black crusty shite from it. Took nearly four hours to clean the breathers through  :o

Figured whilst I had a clear run at them, I would pop the coil pack off and swap the plugs. Or not >:( Cannot for the life of me get the coil pack off the plugs. Both bolts removed, but got nowhere beyond about 2mm of stretch on the boots.

Almost back together, just the air box and throttle body to go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2018, 22:34:49
Threw a can of engine flush in and took it for a blast to warm it up. Promptly drained about 4 litres of molasses out of it, popped a fresh filter in along with 4.5 litres of GM's finest :D

Had another go at getting the coil pack of... Heat does wonders... Now has four fresh plugs in it too. Only the fuel filter and coolant left and it's had it's long overdue B service.

Sounds and goes well for 170k 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 25 June 2018, 15:12:41
 Not today but Saturday, took Monza for MOT. Another pass and a mighty 1800 miles done. Who hoo
Now time to sell it and attempt to find a V8

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2018, 20:41:48
Washed and polished it...

Scrubs up OK for 170k.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2018, 18:00:27
Washed it. Noticed a foot long crack in the windscreen which wasn't there yesterday. Might have been the cold water from the pressure washer hitting the hot screen.  ::)
Oh well, I have been meaning to have a new screen fitted anyway.  ::)

Now its cooling down a bit Im going back out to clean the inside of the windows and vacuum the interior.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 June 2018, 21:30:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 June 2018, 18:00:27
Washed it. Noticed a foot long crack in the windscreen which wasn't there yesterday. Might have been the cold water from the pressure washer hitting the hot screen.  ::)
Oh well, I have been meaning to have a new screen fitted anyway.  ::)

Now its cooling down a bit Im going back out to clean the inside of the windows and vacuum the interior.

This happened to me a few years ago when I thought it would be a good idea to chuck a bucket of water over my dusty windscreen on a hot day.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 June 2018, 16:49:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 June 2018, 20:14:53
I do all the work on the family cars ,having not trusted work done by garages in the past ,

all the family drive vauxhalls with the exception of one ......
a 2002 picasso hdi   ::) he insists on driving it  :-X
few weeks ago the clutch went
had a quick look to diagnose , he needed the picasso working again in a hurry ,so it was recovered to a local cluych place ,who quoted £350 ish done for next day
i took him to collect it ,
they said the gearbox casting needed replacing too due to the casting being cracked ,another 389 quid  :o
I went outside and looked ,old casing with 16 years of dirt on it
went and asked , "not new ,reconditioned " they said , "so where is the old cracked one" i said ,
and when people recon gear boxes ,they clean them at least ,some paint them
we could not prove they did not fit a recon box or casting , so he had to pay the extra £389 to get the car back .

UPDATE
the crapasso now has bad clutch judder when the clutch is depressed  ???
no judder when the clutch is fully pressed,no judder when engaged .just mid clutch action

It's going back to the clutch specialist first thing tomorrow
I won't be going with it due to another commitment

invoice states 18 months warranty on clutch and 12 months warranty on the "recon " gearbox
It will be interesting to see what they have to say
they replaced the clutch kit complete ,fork,slave,and gearbox ,
I did pull the covers and remove the aux belt to make sure the harmonic damper(well known crapasso issue) etc was not at fault.
the only part not invoiced was the flywheel , if it was good enough to fit a clutch kit to a month ago , I can't think they will try and say it needs skimming, but i suspect they will try and pass the blame to a non replaced part  /try getting more money  ::)

wish I'd done the job myself now  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 28 June 2018, 08:33:38
Taken big blue for an air con regas....will it hold is the question?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 28 June 2018, 11:14:50
Well. Held vac. And pressure. Nice and cold again!  Was sure it was gonna need a condenser!  Still dyed up too if it doesn’t last.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2018, 12:00:54
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 June 2018, 08:33:38
Taken big blue for an air con regas....will it hold is the question?

Ahh, that reminds me... Not that I've been driving it much recently. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2018, 12:48:24
Need to get mine looked at too, but it's probably a control problem as the whole range of the temp dial is hot(blue) all the way round to absolutely roasting(red) although the actual temperature change happens between 28 and red ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 June 2018, 13:01:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2018, 12:00:54
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 June 2018, 08:33:38
Taken big blue for an air con regas....will it hold is the question?

Ahh, that reminds me... Not that I've been driving it much recently. :)

I would have taken the convertible out at the weekend (I assume you are driving the roller skate), but I think I'd have come out extra-crispy! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2018, 13:10:41
A splash of factor 15 and you'll be fine :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 June 2018, 13:51:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2018, 13:10:41
A splash of factor 15 and you'll be fine :D

Add a zero on the end and you might be right ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2018, 13:53:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 June 2018, 13:51:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2018, 13:10:41
A splash of factor 15 and you'll be fine :D

Add a zero on the end and you might be right ;D
There's always Baco foil. :y

Oh, hang on, where's the mind bleach? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 June 2018, 07:57:36
Declared it Sorn[the V70 that is] until I can get round to doing a couple of bits to it,got the Omegas oil cooler to sort first though!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 June 2018, 16:41:16
Washed both of them. Again. For the second time in two days.

Bloody trees. But wanted the Skoda to be clean in case Mr Buyer actually turns up this afternoon to look at it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 June 2018, 18:35:56
Went to change oil cooler.It started to unravel a bit shortly after I'd got it high enough to undo the oil filter and the oil cooler pipes there as I discovered that I'd left the crowsfoot in a drawer at home :-[ >:( Anyway drained coolant before dropping car back onto its wheels and doing nearly all the top end work.Flaming Norah,some of those bolts were damn tight! I think someone must have done some work in this area before as the front oil cooler pipe union didn't have a washer under the head and the very front bolt holding the black inlet plate was a 13mm headed ordinary bolt and totally different to the rest of them.Still back at it tomorrow morning for round two-and yes I will remember to take the crowsfoot with me ;D.Just going to have to tighten some of the larger bolts[coolant bridge for example]as tight as I dare as I've also found my big torque wrench[the half inch drive one]which I'd need to use for these bolts simply rotates either direction without actually doing anything.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 June 2018, 22:15:40
Fixed rear brakes.

Not enough tools to do the fronts.

Paid some eastern Europeans to make it look respectable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 July 2018, 00:31:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2018, 22:15:40

Paid some eastern Europeans to make it look respectable.
??? you let the skoda and lada designers do some re-styling   :P  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2018, 10:41:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 July 2018, 00:31:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2018, 22:15:40

Paid some eastern Europeans to make it look respectable.
??? you let the skoda and lada designers do some re-styling   :P  :D ;D
And a semi reasonable job they did.  Turns out its black, and it seems the wheels are silver.

I think I'm going to have to get the paintwork looked at professionally, it seems to be very soft, and scratches easily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 July 2018, 11:20:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 July 2018, 10:41:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 July 2018, 00:31:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 June 2018, 22:15:40

Paid some eastern Europeans to make it look respectable.
??? you let the skoda and lada designers do some re-styling   :P  :D ;D
And a semi reasonable job they did.  Turns out its black, and it seems the wheels are silver.

I think I'm going to have to get the paintwork looked at professionally, it seems to be very soft, and scratches easily.

best not let muppets with cheap detergent and brillo pad sponges clean it from now on ,if i where you  :'(
it don't take long to wash a car well yourself , and you can check it and see any scratches or areas that need attention etc
  , I NEVER use car washers or them  hand car wash places
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2018, 11:25:20
I only used places recommended by people I trust.  If it waits for me, it would probably get down 3 or 4 times a year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 July 2018, 11:40:48
Better to pay a professional valeter to do it for you once in a while.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2018, 12:35:41
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 July 2018, 11:40:48
Better to pay a professional valeter to do it for you once in a while.  :y
Yes, I agree, I'm just struggling to get a recommendation for these parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 July 2018, 19:53:48
Changed a blown headlamp side light bulb after weeks of meaning to do it.  ::)  This is the first bulb to go on this car after 16 years of ownership.
Cleaned the breathers, which were clear anyway so that was a waste of time, washed and hoovered it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 July 2018, 20:02:41
Fixed a DRL that had gone out. Got the warning on the dash, went and whacked the side of the cluster, it came back on.
I thought bulb holders may have improved a bit since the days when this was the common cure. Apparently not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 July 2018, 06:41:09
Left it at home and caught the train to London.. shudder! Public transport!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2018, 10:30:02
I cant get motivated to do any serious car work in this heat. I feel too old for it tbh. Im hoping things return to normal soon as I have a list of jobs I want to do this summer, and swmbo keeps finding me things to do indoors.  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 July 2018, 11:14:02
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 July 2018, 10:30:02
I cant get motivated to do any serious car work in this heat. I feel too old for it tbh. Im hoping things return to normal soon as I have a list of jobs I want to do this summer, and swmbo keeps finding me things to do indoors.  :o ;D

I keep putting off the 3.2's summer service, might be a winter service at this rate.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2018, 15:49:03
Thrown it on ebay...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 July 2018, 19:32:35
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 June 2018, 16:49:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 June 2018, 20:14:53
I do all the work on the family cars ,having not trusted work done by garages in the past ,

all the family drive vauxhalls with the exception of one ......
a 2002 picasso hdi   ::) he insists on driving it  :-X
few weeks ago the clutch went
had a quick look to diagnose , he needed the picasso working again in a hurry ,so it was recovered to a local cluych place ,who quoted £350 ish done for next day
i took him to collect it ,
they said the gearbox casting needed replacing too due to the casting being cracked ,another 389 quid  :o
I went outside and looked ,old casing with 16 years of dirt on it
went and asked , "not new ,reconditioned " they said , "so where is the old cracked one" i said ,
and when people recon gear boxes ,they clean them at least ,some paint them
we could not prove they did not fit a recon box or casting , so he had to pay the extra £389 to get the car back .

UPDATE
the crapasso now has bad clutch judder when the clutch is depressed  ???
no judder when the clutch is fully pressed,no judder when engaged .just mid clutch action

It's going back to the clutch specialist first thing tomorrow
I won't be going with it due to another commitment

invoice states 18 months warranty on clutch and 12 months warranty on the "recon " gearbox
It will be interesting to see what they have to say
they replaced the clutch kit complete ,fork,slave,and gearbox ,
I did pull the covers and remove the aux belt to make sure the harmonic damper(well known crapasso issue) etc was not at fault.
the only part not invoiced was the flywheel , if it was good enough to fit a clutch kit to a month ago , I can't think they will try and say it needs skimming, but i suspect they will try and pass the blame to a non replaced part  /try getting more money  ::)

wish I'd done the job myself now  :P

UPDATE
Drove over to Lichfield today as i was told the Crapisso would not start last week to take it back to get the clutch judder fixed under warranty (was done 23/5/18) and it had a water leak by the passenger front wheel  :'(

(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36517380_1018835711660290_2012021191232978944_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=2e3798f216e95117e283f42cacbda249&oe=5BACE1B1)

NOT water , it was oil , of the Crapisso gearbox flavour
leaking out of the driver side drive shaft seal (running via the drip tray to pass side)

(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36475547_1018836501660211_6353399908128522240_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=5cadb1f1b2972b1a86655dd15bcb63cb&oe=5BDEDC3D)

yep , that loose bolt is the last remaining bell housing to engine block bolt  ;D

explains the clutch judder and why the starter motor would not engage
because the block and gearbox have parted company at the bottom

phoned up the clutch specialist and said the bolts where missing
to which the gearbox specialist said " that is nothing to do with the work we did"  :o

so how did they fit the 3 pc clutch kit ,new clutch fork,and "recon" gearbox then
answers on a postcard  ;D

then , after they admitted that it was something that perhaps they should look at
they tried to insist on charging for recovery to their workshop
by now , smoke may have been venting from my ears

they sent a recovery truck to collect this evening hopefully

i suspect they will just bolt it back together and not bother about the damage to the input shaft,clutch,flywheel,starter etc
or the gear oil all over the block paving
plus the cost of the replacement hire car ,till i had chance to look

I said to the Crapisso owner not to take it back and claim a full refund but apparently you have to allow them time to sort out the **ck up of a job they made  ::)

i then reversed over a bucket of tools i left by my boot  >:(
fortunately no damage to the mega , just the 99p bucket  :y


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2018, 19:36:38
Words fail me !!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 July 2018, 19:44:14
Quote from: Migv6 on 02 July 2018, 19:36:38
Words fail me !!  :o
I know , i had not had the bucket long either !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2018, 19:56:56
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 02 July 2018, 22:42:03
Put fuel in it, 268 miles to the fuel light  :D

I’m getting serious case of fatty admin throttle control  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2018, 22:46:39
Getting nearer 460 miles out of 50 litres with the go cart... Want to swap? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2018, 17:19:44
Quote from: tunnie on 02 July 2018, 22:42:03
Put fuel in it, 268 miles to the fuel light  :D

I’m getting serious case of fatty admin throttle control  ;D
LOL, nowhere near pal.  You need to try harder for longer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2018, 17:20:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2018, 22:46:39
Getting nearer 460 miles out of 50 litres with the go cart... Want to swap? :D
A Class isn't it?

Rather have a mini metro.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2018, 17:22:21
Fixed the wheel wobble at cruising speeds.  Well, my very chipper, normally grumpy, MOT tester did. Then I ordered some rear tyres from him, as he significantly undercut online fitted prices....   ….though I'm still gonna have severe anal discomfort when I pay the bill.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2018, 17:32:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 July 2018, 17:20:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2018, 22:46:39
Getting nearer 460 miles out of 50 litres with the go cart... Want to swap? :D
A Class isn't it?

Rather have a mini metro.
It's nicer than the Focus :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2018, 17:34:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2018, 17:32:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 July 2018, 17:20:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2018, 22:46:39
Getting nearer 460 miles out of 50 litres with the go cart... Want to swap? :D
A Class isn't it?

Rather have a mini metro.
It's nicer than the Focus :P
That's a tough one. I *think* I'd go for the Focus, and just accept I'll be pulling it out of ditches.

Or can I refuse both?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 July 2018, 17:49:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2018, 22:46:39
Getting nearer 460 miles out of 50 litres with the go cart... Want to swap? :D
I get 495 miles for 50 litres from a 2 litre engine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 03 July 2018, 19:41:38
Replaced a HBV. A lot easier when the scuttle and windscreen wiper mechanism are removed. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 July 2018, 19:54:09
Took V70 for M.o.T. and got a first time pass :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 July 2018, 20:01:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 July 2018, 17:20:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2018, 22:46:39
Getting nearer 460 miles out of 50 litres with the go cart... Want to swap? :D
A Class isn't it?

Rather have a mini metro.

In that case, I believe Nick W is your man! ;) ;D

I thought ~250 to a tank was normal out of a 3.2..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 20:06:34
Drove my nice car about 50 miles to collect the relative ,to collect the Crapisso from the "clutch specialist"
I spoke on the Crapisso owners behalf (he has no understanding of technical matters)
they did say sorry and admitted they made a mistake
said they where going to discipline the person involved for the lack of bolts
i spoke to the senior technician to check what had been done today
he assured me that he checked the flywheel,input shaft,clutch etc replaced the bolts etc
and replaced the starter motor with a brand new one (damaged /missing teeth) F.O.C
they waved the recovery costs to get the car back to their workshop to fix it .
they did however NOT offer any compensation for the cost of hire car,gear oil over the block paving ,inconvenience of it all
did not bother to clean or re-fit the engine under tray in the boot .
I have told the owner to first contact the clutch place's head office ,to see if they will compensate.before going to trading standards/small claims court.

I did however get the cash for the bucket i squashed
so all's well that ends well    :y
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 July 2018, 20:43:14
Saddened to hear of the sudden demise of your original bucket,my condolences ;D Glad to hear you've found a suitable replacement though and I hope it serves you well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 20:47:18
Quote from: BazaJT on 03 July 2018, 20:43:14
Saddened to hear of the sudden demise of your original bucket,my condolences ;D Glad to hear you've found a suitable replacement though and I hope it serves you well :y
Thank you for your kind words  :)
Not found a replacement yet , but funds are in place ,  :y
I will look for a suitable replacement in due time
you can't rush into these expensive purchases  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 July 2018, 21:16:45
I've got an orange B&Q one I don't use any more. 50p and £7 postage to you  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 21:26:49
Quote from: STEMO on 03 July 2018, 21:16:45
I've got an orange B&Q one I don't use any more. 50p and £7 postage to you  :y
tempting ......
High vis orange is quite clever  ;D
but I will pass , but thank's for the offer  :y
the postage is too much and i don't like the colour
I can't collect because "up north" is on fire according to BBC news
so you may want to keep hold of the orange bucket  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 July 2018, 21:43:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 21:26:49
Quote from: STEMO on 03 July 2018, 21:16:45
I've got an orange B&Q one I don't use any more. 50p and £7 postage to you  :y
tempting ......
High vis orange is quite clever  ;D
but I will pass , but thank's for the offer  :y
the postage is too much and i don't like the colour
I can't collect because "up north" is on fire according to BBC news
so you may want to keep hold of the orange bucket  :y
Suit yerself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 July 2018, 22:17:41
Timing belt tensioner etc changed in the Hyundai + water pump front pads & discs all done at the main dealer cost a few quid but good for another 6 years not that I intend keeping it for that long.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 04 July 2018, 10:44:46
I've had a slight misfire at idle on lpg so changed the plugs, replaced the crushed pipe from the throttle body to the fuel regulator, tightened down the plenum properly  :-[ and generally did a little bit of titivating under there  :y

Also tweaked the lpg pressure down to around 1.1 bar (from 1.3)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 12:10:21
Well was wondering why only high end on radiator fan was working coming on close to 100. And found out why. The switch is coming apart. So ordering a new one has white one on but part is black or white is there a difference?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 16:45:53
Quote from: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 12:10:21
Well was wondering why only high end on radiator fan was working coming on close to 100. And found out why. The switch is coming apart. So ordering a new one has white one on but part is black or white is there a differences? This one has melted
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 July 2018, 17:40:50
Obviously a cheap, shitty part.

Intermotor from local factors be better than Ebay... Failing that, known good second hand from Steve@omegaspareparts... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 20:10:56
I bought one from bullseye motor parts but there was black and white both have different numbers but both fit just said what one do you want black or white. So stuck with same colour that was on. Think it's got really hot and melted the glue that seals the thermostat. Luck it's been working still on the top fan. Been wondering while the gauge has been going so high and then dropping so fast. Just flushed the system out 2 weeks back. It's a bit to hot to be driving round with the switch playing up. See how this one goes go 1 year warranty with this one.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 July 2018, 21:03:08
well, the crapisso is dead again  ::)
after it was driven back from the clutch cowboys (about 15 miles) ,parked up about 5 hours
the owner tried starting it several times to no avail
I went over , had a look
turned over very slow (as if battery was flat)
charged the battery , still the same
changed the brand new starter for a known working unit ,still slow turning over
jacked it on axle stands (drive wheels clear)
neither wheel spins freely (car out of gear) a lot of resistance to turn them .
engine turns as expected from the crank with socket / ratchet (i was beginning to think seized  ;D)
so there is still an issue with transmission / clutch
then i was informed that there was a puff of smoke when the owner tried starting last night  ::)
couple of the ecu loom wires fused together FFS

t needed to be elsewhere ,so that's where i left it today

I intend to check the starter connected but pulled away from the ring gear
(to prove all the wiring from a fresh /fully charged battery to starter is ok )
i will fix the loom first
run a code reader (but due to fried loom the battery is disconnected ATM)
and check the engine earth strap
 (if missing or poor connection ,it could explain the late night fry up )

well peed off  :(
too busy for bucket shopping too  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 July 2018, 21:26:28
Quote from: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 16:45:53
Quote from: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 12:10:21
Well was wondering why only high end on radiator fan was working coming on close to 100. And found out why. The switch is coming apart. So ordering a new one has white one on but part is black or white is there a differences? This one has melted




How does it matter what colour the part is? It needs to fit without leaking, and switch the fans at the correct temperatures - which is usually marked on the switch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 July 2018, 21:59:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 20:06:34
Drove my nice car about 50 miles to collect the relative ,to collect the Crapisso from the "clutch specialist"
I spoke on the Crapisso owners behalf (he has no understanding of technical matters)
they did say sorry and admitted they made a mistake
said they where going to discipline the person involved for the lack of bolts
i spoke to the senior technician to check what had been done today
he assured me that he checked the flywheel,input shaft,clutch etc replaced the bolts etc
and replaced the starter motor with a brand new one (damaged /missing teeth) F.O.C
they waved the recovery costs to get the car back to their workshop to fix it .
they did however NOT offer any compensation for the cost of hire car,gear oil over the block paving ,inconvenience of it all
did not bother to clean or re-fit the engine under tray in the boot .
I have told the owner to first contact the clutch place's head office ,to see if they will compensate.before going to trading standards/small claims court.

I did however get the cash for the bucket i squashed
so all's well that ends well    :y
 
Are you going to hold a candlelight vigil for the demised bucket? :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 July 2018, 01:11:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 July 2018, 21:59:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 20:06:34


I did however get the cash for the bucket i squashed
so all's well that ends well    :y
 
Are you going to hold a candlelight vigil for the demised bucket? :'(
Nope , I'm posh , I have electric lighting here  :P
the bucket has been stamped back to shape for the time being  :y
It will be replaced soon though .

Having thought about why the wiring has gone tits up on the car ,I think the following :

the earth strap from body to engine block is attached to the gearbox
during the cars recent engine and box parting company (lack of bolts)
said earth path became non existant
the starter and alternator ,being the electric hungry items they are ,sort other means to satisfy their need for earth  ::)
namely ,small control wires that connect to engine sensors etc to the ECU ,
which are not up to the current carrying capacity .
in protest , the small control wires got hot and bothered , melting the insulation
probably frying the ECU too  :-\

really wish I had just bit the bullet ,found the time and replaced the clutch for him myself now  :(
even if I say, "enough is enough" it's dead ,
which is a shame , because it was a low mile car that i'd just done the cambelt etc ,
and should have been good for another 100k with a new clutch .

So,  that leaves me driving round looking at crappy french cars to find a replacement for him

maybe you should hold a candle lit vigil for me  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 05 July 2018, 11:44:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 July 2018, 01:11:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 July 2018, 21:59:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 20:06:34


I did however get the cash for the bucket i squashed
so all's well that ends well    :y
 
Are you going to hold a candlelight vigil for the demised bucket? :'(
Nope , I'm posh , I have electric lighting here  :P
the bucket has been stamped back to shape for the time being  :y
It will be replaced soon though .

Having thought about why the wiring has gone tits up on the car ,I think the following :

the earth strap from body to engine block is attached to the gearbox
during the cars recent engine and box parting company (lack of bolts)
said earth path became non existant
the starter and alternator ,being the electric hungry items they are ,sort other means to satisfy their need for earth  ::)
namely ,small control wires that connect to engine sensors etc to the ECU ,
which are not up to the current carrying capacity .
in protest , the small control wires got hot and bothered , melting the insulation
probably frying the ECU too  :-\

really wish I had just bit the bullet ,found the time and replaced the clutch for him myself now  :(
even if I say, "enough is enough" it's dead ,
which is a shame , because it was a low mile car that i'd just done the cambelt etc ,
and should have been good for another 100k with a new clutch .

So,  that leaves me driving round looking at crappy french cars to find a replacement for him

maybe you should hold a candle lit vigil for me  ;D

You need to get a full refund of everything spent as they have basically written the car off,get trading standards involved
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Chazza12 on 05 July 2018, 12:15:31
Quote from: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 16:45:53
Quote from: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 12:10:21
Well was wondering why only high end on radiator fan was working coming on close to 100. And found out why. The switch is coming apart. So ordering a new one has white one on but part is black or white is there a differences? This one has melted
found out what difference is. It's the wiring both same plug but differtly wired up different is fan speed switch slow to fast. Black is fast to slow so would need to swap wire over.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 July 2018, 12:44:32
Chucking the miles on the company hack, soon get past this 6k replacement limit so might need to order the next one.

Did get a trip down around the test track in a 140mph milk float
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 July 2018, 14:19:24
I agree with HenryD. These cowboys need to be made to suffer by one means or another.
Could it be fixed with a second hand ECU and a couple of wires replaced ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 July 2018, 14:24:13
Quote from: Chazza12 on 05 July 2018, 12:15:31
Quote from: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 16:45:53
Quote from: Chazza12 on 04 July 2018, 12:10:21
Well was wondering why only high end on radiator fan was working coming on close to 100. And found out why. The switch is coming apart. So ordering a new one has white one on but part is black or white is there a differences? This one has melted
found out what difference is. It's the wiring both same plug but differtly wired up different is fan speed switch slow to fast. Black is fast to slow so would need to swap wire over.
Or fit the correct part ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 July 2018, 18:15:59
Pulled away from a junction and thought "oh, that bike's noisy".  :o

.. as he disappeared over the horizon and the noise remained, came to the realisation that it's me. :-[

Have to tow a tower to a radio contest tomorrow first thing.

Luckily I'd spotted a hint of a blow from the usual place in front of the back box but thought I'd get away with it for now, so had ordered a new system which arrived yesterday. What I didn't plan on is the pipe into one of the front boxes just dropping out! :o

So, I should be packing but instead I'm drilling out cat section bolts. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 July 2018, 18:52:17
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 July 2018, 21:59:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 20:06:34
Drove my nice car about 50 miles to collect the relative ,to collect the Crapisso from the "clutch specialist"
I spoke on the Crapisso owners behalf (he has no understanding of technical matters)
they did say sorry and admitted they made a mistake
said they where going to discipline the person involved for the lack of bolts
i spoke to the senior technician to check what had been done today
he assured me that he checked the flywheel,input shaft,clutch etc replaced the bolts etc
and replaced the starter motor with a brand new one (damaged /missing teeth) F.O.C
they waved the recovery costs to get the car back to their workshop to fix it .
they did however NOT offer any compensation for the cost of hire car,gear oil over the block paving ,inconvenience of it all
did not bother to clean or re-fit the engine under tray in the boot .
I have told the owner to first contact the clutch place's head office ,to see if they will compensate.before going to trading standards/small claims court.

I did however get the cash for the bucket i squashed
so all's well that ends well    :y
 
Are you going to hold a candlelight vigil for the demised bucket? :'(


Or try and get a judicial enquiry,to find out who's to blame.   Were there's blame. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 July 2018, 06:59:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 July 2018, 18:15:59
Pulled away from a junction and thought "oh, that bike's noisy".  :o

.. as he disappeared over the horizon and the noise remained, came to the realisation that it's me. :-[

Have to tow a tower to a radio contest tomorrow first thing.

Luckily I'd spotted a hint of a blow from the usual place in front of the back box but thought I'd get away with it for now, so had ordered a new system which arrived yesterday. What I didn't plan on is the pipe into one of the front boxes just dropping out! :o

So, I should be packing but instead I'm drilling out cat section bolts. >:(

Well, finally got the new exhaust on at 10PM last night. Even had to drill out the cat bolt that I'd replaced with a nut and bolt last time, which amused me greatly, It had welded itself into the hole with rust. >:(

New exhaust fits perfectly, so ETB/Eternal are clearly still churning out decent stuff.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 July 2018, 09:10:13
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 July 2018, 06:59:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 July 2018, 18:15:59
Pulled away from a junction and thought "oh, that bike's noisy".  :o

.. as he disappeared over the horizon and the noise remained, came to the realisation that it's me. :-[

Have to tow a tower to a radio contest tomorrow first thing.

Luckily I'd spotted a hint of a blow from the usual place in front of the back box but thought I'd get away with it for now, so had ordered a new system which arrived yesterday. What I didn't plan on is the pipe into one of the front boxes just dropping out! :o

So, I should be packing but instead I'm drilling out cat section bolts. >:(

Well, finally got the new exhaust on at 10PM last night. Even had to drill out the cat bolt that I'd replaced with a nut and bolt last time, which amused me greatly, It had welded itself into the hole with rust. >:(

New exhaust fits perfectly, so ETB/Eternal are clearly still churning out decent stuff.

That's good news  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 July 2018, 09:12:29
Quote from: biggriffin on 05 July 2018, 18:52:17
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 July 2018, 21:59:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 July 2018, 20:06:34
Drove my nice car about 50 miles to collect the relative ,to collect the Crapisso from the "clutch specialist"
I spoke on the Crapisso owners behalf (he has no understanding of technical matters)
they did say sorry and admitted they made a mistake
said they where going to discipline the person involved for the lack of bolts
i spoke to the senior technician to check what had been done today
he assured me that he checked the flywheel,input shaft,clutch etc replaced the bolts etc
and replaced the starter motor with a brand new one (damaged /missing teeth) F.O.C
they waved the recovery costs to get the car back to their workshop to fix it .
they did however NOT offer any compensation for the cost of hire car,gear oil over the block paving ,inconvenience of it all
did not bother to clean or re-fit the engine under tray in the boot .
I have told the owner to first contact the clutch place's head office ,to see if they will compensate.before going to trading standards/small claims court.

I did however get the cash for the bucket i squashed
so all's well that ends well    :y
 
Are you going to hold a candlelight vigil for the demised bucket? :'(


Or try and get a judicial enquiry,to find out who's to blame.   Were there's blame. :)


I hold my hands up , I squashed the bucket ,
I see no point in holding a multi million pound judicial enquiry to prove I was a knob and should have looked before reversing  :y
had i not spent ages messing with a messed up Citroen, my rear parking camera may have been fitted by now
(wiring and head unit done ,just need to mount camera and 12v+ from reverse cluster)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 July 2018, 09:38:23
so, yesterday I pulled and spliced  in new  wires to the fried loom on the crapisso
(as far as i could see ,dunno what other toasted wiring is in the dash etc)
then with a fully charged battery ,and a jump lead from the wing's ground point to the engine block
tried it , fired up strait away  :)
as it always did prior to the clutch cowboys shenanigans

tried jump lead from wing earth to gearbox earth point (to prove it was not the original earth strap faulty) no starty
so the re-con gear box is impeding earth to the engine block
thinking i was on to a winner  ::) I made a new (re-purposed) HD earth strap to provide good earth to block,gearbox,ecu cage 
starts and runs great  :)
reversed to remove wheel chucks ,sounds like a tin of bolts in the hands of an epileptic mid fit
worse at clutch bite point, quiet as a field mouse with clutch fully depressed
rattle with the car out of gear ,clutch released
suspect bent gearbox input shaft ,clutch probably damaged
suspect the gearbox cowboys just put all the missing bolts in and called it job done
(rather than disassembly / inspecting everything ,which they said they had in half a day they had it )
it's done about 15 miles since they had it back to fix there first balls up  (the trip home)
i did not drive it , i was in my omega ,nice n comfy

so the saga continues

still no replacement bucket , not had time  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 July 2018, 10:55:02
Time for legal action, or the threat of it. Ask the 'garage' if they've ever watched 'The sheriffs are coming'.
If they have, they'll immediately stop trading, change one letter in the company name, and start up again in the same premises.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 July 2018, 12:46:29
Quote from: STEMO on 06 July 2018, 10:55:02
Time for legal action, or the threat of it. Ask the 'garage' if they've ever watched 'The sheriffs are coming'.
If they have, they'll immediately stop trading, change one letter in the company name, and start up again in the same premises.
thanks to all for the comments so far  :)
It's agreed (and booked in) the car will go to a local independent garage ( at my expense ::) )  ,purely to examine / document the mechanical condition of the clutch,gearbox and fried ECU loom ,probably the ecu (which is coded to BCM,dash binnacle etc) to hopefully confirm my findings.i have digital photo evidence  (which i assume will contain metadata  is it ? goodness date/time ? )

then , give the clutch cowboys an opportunity to send someone to do the same,
I say send someone ,because I am unsure if the car would make it back 15 miles to them ,may catch fire or rattle itself to bits  :'(

As the cost of all repairs (new clutch,gearbox ,ecu ,loom ,coding etc etc) i suspect will be more that the value of the car plus  cost of the clutch ,recon gearbox they charged for ,some financial recompense will be sought via the uk justice system  if they do not offer a settlement .

hopeful that a replacement bucket will be sourced this weekend  8)

plus side , since resetting my trip computer on the omega , fuel consumption figures have started to look more realistic @ circa 26 MPG during the many trips to sort out the french automobile

  I do however need to give my omega some TLC rather than faf with lesser marques  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2018, 09:43:21
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 05 July 2018, 12:44:32
Did get a trip down around the test track in a 140mph milk float
They let Mrs TB loose in an F type around there.  Jealousy doesn't even begin to describe it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2018, 09:48:08
Changed the front pads on the Pussy, but had to reuse the old wear sensor, as the one ECP sent was damaged.  ECP replaced it no issues :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2018, 12:53:38
Oh, and had some new rubber shoved on the back of the Pussy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 07 July 2018, 20:07:43
Taxed the V70.Changed the headlamps on step-daughters Passat and had round 3 of the Omega oil cooler change-6hrs on that so far and have now got to stage where coolant bridge is ready to go back on-then I've got to remember where all the wires/pipes etc came from :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 08 July 2018, 13:55:00
Finally finished putting the Omega back together,found I didn't have enough anti-freeze so will have to wait until I get some more[spent enough time on it this weekend] and see if everything is back as it should be.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 July 2018, 19:05:21
Got 6 buckets   8)     99p each  ;D  wickes
Ran the problematic french car to a local garage ,to have it checked
the mechanic confirmed / agreed with ,my theory about the bent gearbox input shaft,clutch damage and gearbox damage apparently .,
looked at the loom etc
advised the car be parked up ,battery removed for safety because it is too dangerous to drive and too dangerous to leave the electrical system attached to a battery.
he will do a report (get the office to print it next week )
apparently , fried wiring looms are very dangerous because ,as well as the risk of fire, it could lock you in the car ,then ,engine ,lights etc can do odd things ,causing an accident
also ,the clutch could fail ,causing a road accident / crash ,
so , not good
scrap car basically

now looking for replacements for him,
do I get another french crapisso ,and have the old one as spares ,plus lots of spares in stock anyway or
tell him he has to have vauxhall ,which would be zafira A or B because he wants a high up seat  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 08 July 2018, 19:35:02
Nothing because its too bloody hot  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 July 2018, 20:38:13
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 08 July 2018, 19:35:02
Nothing because its too bloody hot  :(
Ditto. :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 July 2018, 21:36:09
Quote from: ronnyd on 08 July 2018, 20:38:13
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 08 July 2018, 19:35:02
Nothing because its too bloody hot  :(
Ditto. :y ;D


What a bunch of bleeding lightweights 8)


I've spent the last three and a half days at the Kent County Show with this Mini Ring of six bells:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/b5squx1ok3n3aud/IMG_20180705_141320-01-1.jpg?dl=1)


I've rung every method that I'm capable of on six bells(the heaviest is about 15kg compared to the 1500kg one that I often ring) several times, and I reckon I've taught 40 people how to ring them. It's been fun, but my back is killing me and my leg hurts; despite the heat I'm going to have a warm bath when I've finished the cold bottle of Polish oral anaesthetic ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 09 July 2018, 10:07:49
Installed Poly inserts into my 2 remaining engine mounts on the zafira
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 July 2018, 16:05:45
Provisionally sold it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 17:36:39
Saw it read 45C on the dash after being parked up un deepest Warwickshire for 2 hours yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:47:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 17:36:39
Saw it read 45C on the dash after being parked up un deepest Warwickshire for 2 hours yesterday.
I thought my useless astra sensor held the record after a 42°C last week. They must all be as wank as each other.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:48:41
Doesn't the outside temp sensor have a bearing on how climate control works?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 17:52:48
Quote from: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:48:41
Doesn't the outside temp sensor have a bearing on how climate control works?
Yup, on most climate systems
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 17:54:22
Quote from: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:47:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 17:36:39
Saw it read 45C on the dash after being parked up un deepest Warwickshire for 2 hours yesterday.
I thought my useless astra sensor held the record after a 42°C last week. They must all be as wank as each other.
Given it is black and was parked in the sun, Its probably not far off.  Dread to think how hot it was inside, but defo "uncomfortable" until the A/C had had a couple of minutes to make it bearable
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:54:47
Well...my CC will be shite then, cause the temperature displayed bears very little resemblance to the actual.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:55:40
Mind you...I only ever have it on 'freezing'.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 17:56:22
Quote from: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:54:47
Well...my CC will be shite then, cause the temperature displayed bears very little resemblance to the actual.
Even after driving a couple of miles? It should then start to resemble the published forecast (shade) temps?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 18:06:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 17:56:22
Quote from: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 17:54:47
Well...my CC will be shite then, cause the temperature displayed bears very little resemblance to the actual.
Even after driving a couple of miles? It should then start to resemble the published forecast (shade) temps?
It's always 2-3° higher than actual.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 July 2018, 18:08:30
My AC was restored to fully working for yesterdays trip to TB country. It was £60 very well spent. Couldn't bear the thought of doing the trip without it on a day like that.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 18:09:58
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 July 2018, 18:08:30
My AC was restored to fully working for yesterdays trip to TB country. It was £60 very well spent. Couldn't bear the thought of doing the trip without it on a day like that.  :)
How did you manage in the 70's?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 July 2018, 18:11:26
Rode motorbikes.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 18:18:45
It must have been fickin orrible being sweaty in summer and constantly having to wipe the windscreen in winter, yet I don't remember it being much of a problem.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 July 2018, 18:25:11
I started driving in 78. This is probably the hottest summer (so far) weve had since then.
In those days scraping ice off the windscreen wasn't much of a problem. I was young, so didn't really notice. Now, all my joints freeze up and don't thaw until around June.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 July 2018, 18:25:15
Quote from: STEMO on 09 July 2018, 18:18:45
It must have been fickin orrible being sweaty in summer and constantly having to wipe the windscreen in winter, yet I don't remember it being much of a problem.  :-\


You just didn't know any different.


Like a lot of things......... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 July 2018, 18:27:03
True. I don't think I even knew what A/C was in 1978.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 July 2018, 18:35:09
Took the project for an MOT..... It Passed  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 18:36:16
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 July 2018, 18:35:09
Took the project for an MOT..... It Passed  :)
Blimey, that means its now road worthy at last :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 July 2018, 18:56:25
May have bought another one .. well, L might have bought one, is more accurate, assuming HPI etc etc come back clear and it's still at the dealer in the morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 19:02:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 July 2018, 18:56:25
May have bought another one .. well, L might have bought one, is more accurate, assuming HPI etc etc come back clear and it's still at the dealer in the morning.
The Smart?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 July 2018, 19:23:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 18:36:16
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 July 2018, 18:35:09
Took the project for an MOT..... It Passed  :)
Blimey, that means its now road worthy at last :y
:-[ Yes, Only coming up to three years  :-[

Life and Work got in the way - that's my excuse!

Put a couple of snaps up in gallery, have loads saved on the NAS.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 09 July 2018, 20:37:02
Found this evening I've got something wrong[a major talent of mine]with the oil cooler change as when I began refilling coolant system a steady trickle of water was hitting the floor on n/s so this weekend it's all going to have to come apart again to find out where from >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 July 2018, 20:44:48
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 July 2018, 18:27:03
True. I don't think I even knew what A/C was in 1978.  ::)
Every two months a dozen or so former work mates (we are all retired now) meet up for a get together lunch. I usually get picked up by a mate in his CRV. This time, as he was on hollibobs another mate did the run in his 3 sereis BMW. His first words were "hope you don,t mind but the air con doesn,t work.  :o, it was nearly 30c on Friday. Wished that i had done the driving that day, it was bloody uncomfortable even with the windows down. He,s had the car for over six years and just says he doesn,t need it. I reckon he,s a flamin lizard. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 09 July 2018, 22:38:00
Drove the project MV6 for the first time since fitting a new wheel bearing. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 10 July 2018, 07:40:32
 Took the Monza in for a brake fluid change

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 08:24:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 19:02:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 July 2018, 18:56:25
May have bought another one .. well, L might have bought one, is more accurate, assuming HPI etc etc come back clear and it's still at the dealer in the morning.
The Smart?

Yup - 2012, non-mhd, has PAS, flappy paddles on the steering wheel should one feel so inclined, aircon, nav etc, and relatively low mileage with good history.

Knowing my luck it'll lunch itself within a week ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 10:46:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 08:24:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2018, 19:02:59
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 July 2018, 18:56:25
May have bought another one .. well, L might have bought one, is more accurate, assuming HPI etc etc come back clear and it's still at the dealer in the morning.
The Smart?

Yup - 2012, non-mhd, has PAS, flappy paddles on the steering wheel should one feel so inclined, aircon, nav etc, and relatively low mileage with good history.

Knowing my luck it'll lunch itself within a week ;) ;D
Wots MHD?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 11:42:43
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 10:46:47
Wots MHD?

The one that Andy B told me to avoid ;D "Micro Hybrid Drive" - basically they removed the starter motor and use the alternator as a motor to start the engine, for reasons known only to Mercedes.

The alternator then falls off from the strain and takes the water pump drive and engine with it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 July 2018, 12:20:09
MHD is actually a stop/start setup.

Many of the Mercs use a conventional starter for cold start and then a hybrid alternator for the stop start function.....on the Smart they got rid of the starter and made the alternator do the cold cranking to......and it didn't like it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 13:42:45
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 12:20:09
....and it didn't like it!

..up 'em, Mr Mainwaring! ;D

The little 84hp turbo is surprisingly nippy though.. if L doesn't like it, I might nick it off her ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 July 2018, 13:58:20
Helped a mate out fixing his boot release button.

Two problems with that:

1) It's an electrical issue.
2) The car's a french shitbox.  >:(

A wire in the loom had given way in the flexible link between door and body. No problem - there were several unused wires in the bundle, so I swapped it to one of those (I know!).
That wire was also breaked, it turned out. >:(
Eventually used one of the knackered wires to pull a new one through. ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 14:34:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 11:42:43
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 10:46:47
Wots MHD?

The one that Andy B told me to avoid ;D "Micro Hybrid Drive" - basically they removed the starter motor and use the alternator as a motor to start the engine, for reasons known only to Mercedes.

The alternator then falls off from the strain and takes the water pump drive and engine with it.
Thanks, Aaron. Sounds perfectly logical to me. I'm surprised they never got rid of the steering wheel too. With it being so small, you could just lean over in your seat to make it go round corners.
I shall write to Mercedes explaining my idea.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 15:22:37
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 14:34:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 11:42:43
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 10:46:47
Wots MHD?

The one that Andy B told me to avoid ;D "Micro Hybrid Drive" - basically they removed the starter motor and use the alternator as a motor to start the engine, for reasons known only to Mercedes.

The alternator then falls off from the strain and takes the water pump drive and engine with it.
Thanks, Aaron. Sounds perfectly logical to me. I'm surprised they never got rid of the steering wheel too. With it being so small, you could just lean over in your seat to make it go round corners.
I shall write to Mercedes explaining my idea.  :)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 July 2018, 16:09:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 July 2018, 13:42:45
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 12:20:09
....and it didn't like it!

..up 'em, Mr Mainwaring! ;D

The little 84hp turbo is surprisingly nippy though.. if L doesn't like it, I might nick it off her ;D

I drove a mates MHD model for a few days about 8 years ago.

Around town it was pretty good, on a run it was a hateful pile of shit.....but the big issue was always build and reliability
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 18:06:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....
6000 miles, I believe. It's not 'new' any more  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 10 July 2018, 20:09:35
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 18:06:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....
6000 miles, I believe. It's not 'new' any more  :)

Were do you think low mileage ex-demonstrator come from,  use to be a few ex- company Vauxhall's on here.

Also a way to pervert the sales/registration figures.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 July 2018, 20:41:19
Got inlet manifold back off as start of hunt for water leak since recent oil cooler change.First glance it appears to be coming from where the oil cooler pokes up through cooler plate[the rear one]if this is the case I figure either the rubber "O" ring somehow came off the fitting as I put the cover plate on[don't see how that'd have happened]or-and this could be very likely-as I used the front one to pull cooler into position to put big nut on rear fitting I didn't tighten it fully before fitting the front one and cooler pipes :-[ Investigations will continue on Thursday evening or at the weekend. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 July 2018, 22:24:37
Quote from: biggriffin on 10 July 2018, 20:09:35
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 18:06:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....
6000 miles, I believe. It's not 'new' any more  :)

Were do you think low mileage ex-demonstrator come from,  use to be a few ex- company Vauxhall's on here.

Also a way to pervert the sales/registration figures.
Not to mention a very tidy tax right off... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 July 2018, 12:03:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....

Odo currently shows 1380 miles.....it arrived with 100 on  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 July 2018, 12:04:14
Quote from: biggriffin on 10 July 2018, 20:09:35
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2018, 18:06:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....
6000 miles, I believe. It's not 'new' any more  :)

Were do you think low mileage ex-demonstrator come from,  use to be a few ex- company Vauxhall's on here.

Also a way to pervert the sales/registration figures.

Also used for proving, mine currently has a suite of unreleased NGI software on-board
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2018, 17:39:36
Quote from: BazaJT on 10 July 2018, 20:41:19
Got inlet manifold back off as start of hunt for water leak since recent oil cooler change.First glance it appears to be coming from where the oil cooler pokes up through cooler plate[the rear one]if this is the case I figure either the rubber "O" ring somehow came off the fitting as I put the cover plate on[don't see how that'd have happened]or-and this could be very likely-as I used the front one to pull cooler into position to put big nut on rear fitting I didn't tighten it fully before fitting the front one and cooler pipes :-[ Investigations will continue on Thursday evening or at the weekend. ::)
I think you need to revisit that area :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2018, 17:40:30
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 July 2018, 12:03:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....

Odo currently shows 1380 miles.....it arrived with 100 on  ???
If you're going to Gaytown every day, that's gotta be 600-700 miles a week?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2018, 17:41:14
Got the front wheels rebalanced. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 July 2018, 18:00:44
Had plans but got called into work at short notice for 15 hours overtime. Oh well.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2018, 19:09:03
Swapped the clutch pedal with a shiny new one and replaced a missing jacking point.

Neither particularly arduous, but the old pedal was worn enough to still stick down and the jacking point was missing, so both needed done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 July 2018, 23:11:38
Had a mis-fuelling incident, for the sake of marital harmony we aren't discussing how it occurred.  :-X

No problem, covered under breakdown. Except when the car was delivered back last night, it was clearly pissing diesel. Didn't notice till tonight due to it being on the passenger side and my leave time being 5am.

Noted it tonight. Not in the best of moods I got the recovery garage back out, a quick investigation shows the threaded cover to the fuel lift pump was cross threaded and thegrips broken where someone had clearly hit it with a screwdriver to tighten it  ::).

Long story short they've got it back and are fixing it, I'm in a VX viva rollerskate and I'm pricing up the cost of removing diesel from my driveway cause I'll be facked if I'm doing or paying for it.

In other unrelated news, I ordered it's replacement.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 12 July 2018, 06:46:51
 Got the camper from its storage yard and getting ready to give it a much needed wash before loading up to go o Market Harborough

Keith ABS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 July 2018, 10:54:26
Ordered it's replacement  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 11:02:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 12 July 2018, 10:54:26
Ordered it's replacement  :y
Welcome along, folks, to the Opti type guessing game.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 July 2018, 11:10:38
Nope.

It's a e-golf.

Game over :p
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 11:12:48
Quote from: jimmy944 on 12 July 2018, 11:10:38
Nope.

It's a e-golf.

Game over :p
Right. e-golf. Give me a moment while I consult my friend googlie  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 11:13:50
Quote from: jimmy944 on 12 July 2018, 11:10:38
Nope.

It's a e-golf.

Game over :p

Thought you did big miles? eGolf would not have the range?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 11:14:50
Done. Wow, that's an expensive milk float.  :o

Still....it is the future, no doubt about that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 July 2018, 11:26:46
Tunnie: I do, about 28k, but it's 99% made up of a commute that's 75miles each way with charging at both ends (and the work end is free). Longest journey is 110 each way with plenty of rapid chargers enroute. So even in the dead of winter the worst it would need is literally a 5 minutes rapid charge while I grab a coffee.

Stemo: it's £440 pcm on my work scheme (fully maintained). So when you work it out I'll be spending about £9/week more than the Volvo, assuming that petrol and energy prices stay constant, I work on it myself and nothing beyond regular service items goes wrong. In other words, it'll end up costing me less.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 11:35:03
At 28K pa, it will probably be well down on the charge it holds after two years. Still, not your problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 11:41:06
Quote from: jimmy944 on 12 July 2018, 11:26:46
Tunnie: I do, about 28k, but it's 99% made up of a commute that's 75miles each way with charging at both ends (and the work end is free). Longest journey is 110 each way with plenty of rapid chargers enroute. So even in the dead of winter the worst it would need is literally a 5 minutes rapid charge while I grab a coffee.

Stemo: it's £440 pcm on my work scheme (fully maintained). So when you work it out I'll be spending about £9/week more than the Volvo, assuming that petrol and energy prices stay constant, I work on it myself and nothing beyond regular service items goes wrong. In other words, it'll end up costing me less.

There are charging points at work as well, but only a handful.  :(

Sounds like it would work well, my commute is 25 miles each way, so in theory milk floats could work for me.

Be interesting to see how you get on  :y

What are you going to do with the Volvo?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 July 2018, 11:44:13
Congrats on the new car Jimmy, before everyone takes the shine off by saying the batteries will die in 5 minutes, it'll never go as far as you need it to and .. oh .. I'm too late already ;) ;D

Just need someone to man-maths that you'd spend less by running a £500 Omega and we've got all possible responses in just an hour! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 11:52:55
Given that high miles, I would be very tempted to do bangers on a budget.

Buy a £500 car, with long MOT. Apart from ensuring tyres/brakes are good, do absolutely nothing to it maintenance wise. Keep driving it until it blows up, then just buy another.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 11:57:26
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 11:52:55
Given that high miles, I would be very tempted to do bangers on a budget.

Buy a £500 car, with long MOT. Apart from ensuring tyres/brakes are good, do absolutely nothing to it maintenance wise. Keep driving it until it blows up, then just buy another.
I think the point of the exercise for Jimmy is to have a modern, reliable, green car that will cost no more than his old, maintenance hungry, thirsty one. A banger on a budget would cost the same as the milk float once fuel and fixing are taken into consideration.
Plus...a petrol that is LPG'd would still not get the mileage his soot chucker did, so discount that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 12:00:22
Plus, when it comes down to it, which one would you rather have sitting outside your house?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 12:02:52
Oh agree, I'd have something newer, as I know myself, time to tinker is rare. I'd try it for a while though, see if it worked as long as the banger worked and passed an MOT. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2018, 13:19:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2018, 17:40:30
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 July 2018, 12:03:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....

Odo currently shows 1380 miles.....it arrived with 100 on  ???
If you're going to Gaytown every day, that's gotta be 600-700 miles a week?

700 miles, takes me about 1hr 20 mins each way  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2018, 13:31:09
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 11:41:06
Quote from: jimmy944 on 12 July 2018, 11:26:46
Tunnie: I do, about 28k, but it's 99% made up of a commute that's 75miles each way with charging at both ends (and the work end is free). Longest journey is 110 each way with plenty of rapid chargers enroute. So even in the dead of winter the worst it would need is literally a 5 minutes rapid charge while I grab a coffee.

Stemo: it's £440 pcm on my work scheme (fully maintained). So when you work it out I'll be spending about £9/week more than the Volvo, assuming that petrol and energy prices stay constant, I work on it myself and nothing beyond regular service items goes wrong. In other words, it'll end up costing me less.

There are charging points at work as well, but only a handful.  :(

Sounds like it would work well, my commute is 25 miles each way, so in theory milk floats could work for me.

Be interesting to see how you get on  :y

What are you going to do with the Volvo?

E-Golf uses the euro type charging points, not the common ones you see around the UK at the moment (of the type that fits the Leaf etc) but, they will arrive over time.

Our test track guys recon the are good for about 150 miles but a bit on the slow side for an EV (but they do mostly taz around in Teslas and I-Paces)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 July 2018, 13:19:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2018, 17:40:30
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 July 2018, 12:03:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....

Odo currently shows 1380 miles.....it arrived with 100 on  ???
If you're going to Gaytown every day, that's gotta be 600-700 miles a week?

700 miles, takes me about 1hr 20 mins each way  :y

Is any software development done at Gaydon?

The mobile apps for the cars, are they outsourced? I know for Aston Martin, they don't do any on site, all outsourced. Gutted, as I know someone who works there and they can easily access Aston's for weekend fun.

For your car how do costs work out, do you just pay for fuel plus monthly car cost?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 July 2018, 13:40:43
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 July 2018, 13:19:54
700 miles, takes me about 1hr 20 mins each way  :y

Jealous. Well, not because I only need to do the office one day a week, but my similar distance commute takes ~2hrs in the morning and 2.5-3hrs in the evening!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 July 2018, 13:41:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Is any software development done at Gaydon?

Don't do it, Mark! If you leave Sky, how will we get our cheap TV deals? ;)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 14:03:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 July 2018, 13:41:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Is any software development done at Gaydon?

Don't do it, Mark! If you leave Sky, how will we get our cheap TV deals? ;)  :)

I'd never leave by choice  ;)  :y

Been here 9 years this September  :o

Depends what ComCast do if they win this bidding war, I have a nasty feeling they may transfer bulks of software engineering elsewhere. American companies tend to favour outsourcing, preferring quantity over quality. I'm hoping Uncle Rupert wins!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2018, 14:06:03
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 July 2018, 13:19:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2018, 17:40:30
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 July 2018, 12:03:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....

Odo currently shows 1380 miles.....it arrived with 100 on  ???
If you're going to Gaytown every day, that's gotta be 600-700 miles a week?

700 miles, takes me about 1hr 20 mins each way  :y

Is any software development done at Gaydon?

The mobile apps for the cars, are they outsourced? I know for Aston Martin, they don't do any on site, all outsourced. Gutted, as I know someone who works there and they can easily access Aston's for weekend fun.

For your car how do costs work out, do you just pay for fuel plus monthly car cost?

They do software here but, you need leadership grade to get cars and its a just add fuel deal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 14:08:51
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 July 2018, 14:06:03
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 July 2018, 13:19:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2018, 17:40:30
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 July 2018, 12:03:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2018, 18:04:32
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 July 2018, 08:11:12
Just awaiting authority to order the F-Paces replacement
Hang on, at max, you've only used it 6 days....

Odo currently shows 1380 miles.....it arrived with 100 on  ???
If you're going to Gaytown every day, that's gotta be 600-700 miles a week?

700 miles, takes me about 1hr 20 mins each way  :y

Is any software development done at Gaydon?

The mobile apps for the cars, are they outsourced? I know for Aston Martin, they don't do any on site, all outsourced. Gutted, as I know someone who works there and they can easily access Aston's for weekend fun.

For your car how do costs work out, do you just pay for fuel plus monthly car cost?

They do software here but, you need leadership grade to get cars and its a just add fuel deal.

Sweet. So when are you ordering the F-Type?  :D

Do Scrum Masters/Development Managers get classed as "Leadership"?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2018, 14:53:13
No, why would they, two a penny these days  :D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 15:02:43
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 July 2018, 14:53:13
No, why would they, two a penny these days  :D ;D ;)

 :( :'(

Need to climb the ladder more here then, before Comcast destroy it all....  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 July 2018, 15:19:24
In all honesty, since working in my new job, commuting 90mins plus each way, sorting the house out etc etc I have found that I really wanted to simplify my life as I am starting to struggle to keep all the balls in the air and it has started to affect the quality of my work/decision making. Changing to an EV seemed a pretty cost-neutral way to take some work/stress out of my life. I realise admitting any kind of mental weakness or ineptitude is not popular in these parts and will likely get me (re)branded a nambi pambi millenial snowflake, but there we are. Another way to look at it is I can only concentrate on so many things at any one time and I've decided having to repair my daily driver doesn't need to be one of them.

Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 12:02:52
Oh agree, I'd have something newer, as I know myself, time to tinker is rare. I'd try it for a while though, see if it worked as long as the banger worked and passed an MOT.

On the banger thing, while it doesn't address my above point, you also have to want to do it I think. 28k p.a. @35mpg is £4575 p.a. in fuel alone, insurance of say £500, tax of say £300 is £447 pcm so savings will be minimal and I would argue that anything "interesting" is going to return nearer 26-28 mpg rather than 35.

I realise I'm in an uncommon position in that I have access to a pretty sweet lease deal, and 60% of my fuel will be free (or 90% once we move), but then I'm not saying the car would suit everyone, just that I think it will suit me.  :y

Quote
Our test track guys recon the are good for about 150 miles but a bit on the slow side for an EV
I'm expecting similar overall performance to the Ovlov, but delivered in a different way. 0-45 the VW will cream the swede, at motorway speeds I'm expecting limited overtaking shove. But then again, my current 1.2l rollerskate is more than man enough to my daily 60-70mpg slog  :y.

On the battery degredation front, I am genuinely curious as I think mine will rapidly become one of the highest mileage e-golfs around (I will never understand why people run ev's for 3-5k p.a. - buy a sodding V8!). My figuring is that I can "manage" with 60% of the starting capacity if I have to and I believe it massively unlikely I will lose 40% capacity in 3yrs/75k and that if I do I'd be able to make the case that the car is not fit for purpose and throw it back early.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 15:21:03
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 14:03:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 July 2018, 13:41:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Is any software development done at Gaydon?

Don't do it, Mark! If you leave Sky, how will we get our cheap TV deals? ;)  :)

I'd never leave by choice  ;)  :y

Been here 9 years this September  :o

Depends what ComCast do if they win this bidding war, I have a nasty feeling they may transfer bulks of software engineering elsewhere. American companies tend to favour outsourcing, preferring quantity over quality. I'm hoping Uncle Rupert wins!
Uncle Rupert got the go ahead today  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 15:25:36
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 15:21:03
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 14:03:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 July 2018, 13:41:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Is any software development done at Gaydon?

Don't do it, Mark! If you leave Sky, how will we get our cheap TV deals? ;)  :)

I'd never leave by choice  ;)  :y

Been here 9 years this September  :o

Depends what ComCast do if they win this bidding war, I have a nasty feeling they may transfer bulks of software engineering elsewhere. American companies tend to favour outsourcing, preferring quantity over quality. I'm hoping Uncle Rupert wins!
Uncle Rupert got the go ahead today  ::)

But Comcast has outbid him, twice. Last night went £14.75, after Rupert just bid £14.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 15:28:50
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 15:25:36
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2018, 15:21:03
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 14:03:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 July 2018, 13:41:35
Quote from: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 13:40:12
Is any software development done at Gaydon?

Don't do it, Mark! If you leave Sky, how will we get our cheap TV deals? ;)  :)

I'd never leave by choice  ;)  :y

Been here 9 years this September  :o

Depends what ComCast do if they win this bidding war, I have a nasty feeling they may transfer bulks of software engineering elsewhere. American companies tend to favour outsourcing, preferring quantity over quality. I'm hoping Uncle Rupert wins!
Uncle Rupert got the go ahead today  ::)

But Comcast has outbid him, twice. Last night went £14.75, after Rupert just bid £14.
Yes, but surely your shares will surge anyway?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 12 July 2018, 15:29:42
Yes, but I'd prefer Rupert to be the out-right winner.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2018, 20:40:07
Bloody hell. Part of reason I bought the XJ was to not get drawn in to childish encounters.

But a 7 series clearly fancied his chances, and needed teaching a lesson about making progress around the lanes. Dynamic on, Sport on, Flappy paddles on. The old style TB enabled. Job done.

 :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 July 2018, 21:16:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 July 2018, 20:40:07
Bloody hell. Part of reason I bought the XJ was to not get drawn in to childish encounters.

But a 7 series clearly fancied his chances, and needed teaching a lesson about making progress around the lanes. Dynamic on, Sport on, Flappy paddles on. The old style TB enabled. Job done.

 :-[

Can't you just put you clog down any more? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Automaticman on 12 July 2018, 21:52:23
Put it up for sale......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 13 July 2018, 17:21:27
Back on the road again, after 18 month of Caravan driving.

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Needs Tuev in August, so I changed some sealings and all front lights.

Cambelt new in June, also front crank sealing, rolls,  water pump and hydros

General service done. Runs great. No bodywork needed.

Found a nice Irmscher front on a scrape yard.

If I will find the time, I will do some painting later this summer, but first the Estate needs a new front suspension.

Rolf

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 July 2018, 20:49:15
Found my leak[at least I found a leak and hope its the only one!]from changing the oil cooler.Poured a little water into header tank while looking at oil cooler and surrounding area and lo and behold there was the leak :y I had thought maybe oil cooler to cooler plate not tightened properly,but no I'd not tightened the n/s coolant bridge banjo bolt :-[ :-[ :-[ Tomorrow afternoon I'll check tightness of all bolts and then refit inlet manifold fill with coolant and see what happens when running to bleed cooling system and fingers crossed it'll be good to go :-X Only using cheapo blue anti freeze[£1 a litre from £ shop for now,once happy all is good I'll drop that out and refill with better stuff. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 July 2018, 20:54:15
always nice to pinpoint the problem , then you know where your going to resolve it  :y
good luck with finishing the re-build Mr BazaJT  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 July 2018, 21:13:13
Thanks :y Much embarrassed at the schoolboy error but there it is a lesson to check everything learned 8) Considering this car covers well under 1,000mls per year it has had more than its fair share spent on it of late.The welding, brake pipes and cat back exhaust swallowed over £300 then its had a new radiator and now a new oil cooler.I'd like to say that's an end to the spending for a while but it needs a set of clocks[sometimes the speedo and rev counter don't work whilst everything else does]and a replacement CCR 2006 as mine won't recognise the fact there are CDs in the magazine >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 July 2018, 22:26:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 11 July 2018, 23:11:38
Had a mis-fuelling incident, for the sake of marital harmony we aren't discussing how it occurred.  :-X

No problem, covered under breakdown. Except when the car was delivered back last night, it was clearly pissing diesel. Didn't notice till tonight due to it being on the passenger side and my leave time being 5am.

Noted it tonight. Not in the best of moods I got the recovery garage back out, a quick investigation shows the threaded cover to the fuel lift pump was cross threaded and thegrips broken where someone had clearly hit it with a screwdriver to tighten it  ::).

Long story short they've got it back and are fixing it, I'm in a VX viva rollerskate and I'm pricing up the cost of removing diesel from my driveway cause I'll be facked if I'm doing or paying for it.

In other unrelated news, I ordered it's replacement.

Who is your breakdown with? If it’s covered then it should have been attended by a mobile unit who do it all the time and don’t make such rookie mistakes :-X ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 July 2018, 07:32:16
Green Flag, actually attended by a local lot Auto Start maybe, can't remember. As you can see below, they did a real number on it. Volvo specify a large diameter toothed socket to remove the ring. If they used that and made this mess, I'll eat my hat.

(https://thumb.ibb.co/i67aNT/IMG_20180711_203220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/i67aNT)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 July 2018, 08:30:27
Looks like they used the S.D + F.B.H method

Screw driver + F**king Big Hammer

is it fuel pump / sender unit ?

I've not had a volvo since the old 340 saloon  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2018, 09:54:25
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 July 2018, 21:16:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 July 2018, 20:40:07
Bloody hell. Part of reason I bought the XJ was to not get drawn in to childish encounters.

But a 7 series clearly fancied his chances, and needed teaching a lesson about making progress around the lanes. Dynamic on, Sport on, Flappy paddles on. The old style TB enabled. Job done.

 :-[

Can't you just put you clog down any more? ::)
Oh yes, but if you're setting yourself up to educate somebody, makes sense to be prepared ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 July 2018, 10:04:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2018, 08:30:27
Looks like they used the S.D + F.B.H method

Screw driver + F**king Big Hammer

is it fuel pump / sender unit ?

I've not had a volvo since the old 340 saloon  8)

Im inclined to agree, whatever they did, it certainly lacked finesse.  ::)

I *think* it's the sender for the fuel gauge and a lift pump. Iirc these are a saddle tank and there's an internal pump to balance the two halves of the saddle.

Up to now I've not had cause to look at it, and had I not brimmed the tank (as many people don't) I may never have known about their fack-up
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 14 July 2018, 16:02:41
Don't know what model of Volvo you have but my V70 certainly has a saddle tank with a balancing pump.Anyway went to lock up straight from work and checked all nuts/bolts for being tight re-fitted inlet manifold and re-filled cooling system,no leaks to that point :y Then realised I'd forgotten to bring the key for it with me so I couldn't run it to bleed the system or check for any leaks when under pressure :-[ :-[ Ah well quick job[hopefully]for tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2018, 17:28:41
Failed to actually sell it... That's to say the oppsing ladybitsing Onanist who won it has, unsurprisingly, failed to turn up for it/say they have changed their minds >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 July 2018, 17:30:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2018, 17:28:41
Failed to actually sell it... That's to say the oppsing ladybitsing Onanist who won it has, unsurprisingly, failed to turn up for it/say they have changed their minds >:(
You seem to like this situation, you keep repeating it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 July 2018, 18:21:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2018, 17:28:41
Failed to actually sell it... That's to say the oppsing ladybitsing Onanist who won it has, unsurprisingly, failed to turn up for it/say they have changed their minds >:(
Had the same problem the first time i sold my Carlton.
then re-listed it (which i had to pay fees on again) and had loads of interest ,messages, offers
weeks after it had gone on it's way to Ireland ,I had a message "still for sale ?"
ebay gives your car sale a big audience
unfortunately ,some of that audience are thick,ignorant tw@ messers

good luck on the next sale  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 July 2018, 19:45:28
O got eff all response from ebay when I was selling my last Omega. Decided to give Gumtree a try. A bloke called me, asked for details, turned up an hour later, paid me cash and drove it away.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 14 July 2018, 22:41:07
Quote from: jimmy944 on 14 July 2018, 10:04:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2018, 08:30:27
Looks like they used the S.D + F.B.H method

Screw driver + F**king Big Hammer

is it fuel pump / sender unit ?

I've not had a volvo since the old 340 saloon  8)

Im inclined to agree, whatever they did, it certainly lacked finesse.  ::)

I *think* it's the sender for the fuel gauge and a lift pump. Iirc these are a saddle tank and there's an internal pump to balance the two halves of the saddle.

Up to now I've not had cause to look at it, and had I not brimmed the tank (as many people don't) I may never have known about their fack-up

Yep. I hope you’ve complained to Green Flag? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 14 July 2018, 22:47:01
Fitted Bilstein B12 Pro Kit, Wishbones and Droplinks.. the car handles like a dream. Think I may treat Her to some Brembo Discs and pads for Christmas
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 July 2018, 22:48:25
Oh yes.  ;D

As soon as I have the car back, then we can start talking about getting the 3ft diesel stain off my drive. idiots. That will be a conversation for UKI however (an old adversary of mine) as I have no contractual relationship with Greenflag, they are merely UKI's agent who administer all my insurances that come as part of my bank account.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 July 2018, 00:54:12
Quote from: jimmy944 on 14 July 2018, 22:48:25

As soon as I have the car back, then we can start talking about getting the 3ft diesel stain off my drive.

Never mind Jimmy, I'm sure that the Estate Agents will add it to their particulars as having the recently added benefit of recently installed driveway art!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 15:23:54
Had rear tyres of 3.2 checked at Costco, wanted a second opinion as starting to get low. All good though, 4mm left and wearing evenly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 July 2018, 15:25:46
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 15:23:54
Had rear tyres of 3.2 checked at Costco, wanted a second opinion as starting to get low. All good though, 4mm left and wearing evenly.
A second opinion? Haven't you got a tyre gauge?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 15 July 2018, 17:11:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 14 July 2018, 22:48:25
Oh yes.  ;D

As soon as I have the car back, then we can start talking about getting the 3ft diesel stain off my drive. idiots. That will be a conversation for UKI however (an old adversary of mine) as I have no contractual relationship with Greenflag, they are merely UKI's agent who administer all my insurances that come as part of my bank account.  ::)

You do realise that GF is owned by Direct Line Group, in turn owned by UKI don’t you ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 July 2018, 18:02:32
Quote from: STEMO on 15 July 2018, 15:25:46
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 15:23:54
Had rear tyres of 3.2 checked at Costco, wanted a second opinion as starting to get low. All good though, 4mm left and wearing evenly.
A second opinion? Haven't you got working eyes and a 20p coin?  :-\
Fixed :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 July 2018, 18:06:23
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 July 2018, 17:11:46

You do realise that GF is owned by Direct Line Group, in turn owned by UKI don’t you ;)

I honestly didn't! I just thought they had engaged them as an agent to perform the breakdown service that came bundled with the bank account.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 July 2018, 18:11:54
Big stink about stuff like this on one of the consumer shows a while back. How parent companies won't help you to sue their partners. As bigger fish swallow smaller fish, it could become a problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 July 2018, 18:21:38
Crawled under the BMW to investigate a rattle, and found a broken exhaust bracket.  ::)

Found it on ebay for £8!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 19:32:36
Quote from: STEMO on 15 July 2018, 15:25:46
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 15:23:54
Had rear tyres of 3.2 checked at Costco, wanted a second opinion as starting to get low. All good though, 4mm left and wearing evenly.
A second opinion? Haven't you got a tyre gauge?  :-\

Nope, I just feel for the wear indicator. Plus I was already at Costco and they were doing PS4’s for £103 corner, with £20 vouchers back for each 2 fitted.

So thought I’d check  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 15 July 2018, 19:46:36
Drove it to vboa, bought set of disc's of Keith abs, looked at lots of old bangers,  the victor with the audiV8 4x4 running gear was nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 July 2018, 20:34:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 15 July 2018, 17:11:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 14 July 2018, 22:48:25
Oh yes.  ;D

As soon as I have the car back, then we can start talking about getting the 3ft diesel stain off my drive. idiots. That will be a conversation for UKI however (an old adversary of mine) as I have no contractual relationship with Greenflag, they are merely UKI's agent who administer all my insurances that come as part of my bank account.  ::)

You do realise that GF is owned by Direct Line Group, in turn owned by UKI don’t you ;)

I didn't.. until I spent most of a week on conference calls with them (in a professional capacity)..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 July 2018, 20:36:00
Spent some time crawling around under the kit car grunting..

(https://preview.ibb.co/iX9P3d/IMG_20180715_193250.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dte2pJ)
(https://preview.ibb.co/dOka9J/IMG_20180715_193241.jpg) (https://ibb.co/edAWid)
(https://preview.ibb.co/htcBid/IMG_20180715_193229.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h0L8UJ)
(https://preview.ibb.co/b04P3d/IMG_20180715_193215.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gGRtwy)
(https://preview.ibb.co/f9J6Gy/IMG_20180715_193204.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jXerid)
(https://preview.ibb.co/bKaWid/IMG_20180715_193148.jpg) (https://ibb.co/icghpJ)

Here's hoping this is all IVA compliant... (white cable ties are temporary, black ones are on riveted/bolted on cable tie bases)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 15 July 2018, 21:24:20
Got that tailgate fitted last night then realised that the piggin loom was different  >:(   so spent most of the day stripping all the components off the FL one and refitting c/w loom onto the freshly painted one in 28 degree heat  :'(


Must remember never ask MiniMe to check the plugs   anything again  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 15 July 2018, 21:50:28
Checked coolant level and it hadn't dropped from yesterday so hopefully a good sign :y So went for a start to bleed the system and the battery was too flat to start it :'( This damn car is fighting me every step of the way >:( In fairness though it has been stood for 3-4wks and when I did the Volvo radiator and the oil cooler change on the Omega the boot has been open most of the time[for the tools and keeping bits safe/out of the way]and the boot light doesn't go off like the interior lights do so it's my fault as I should have known/expected the battery to go flat.Ah,well job for another day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 July 2018, 01:53:48
Quote from: BazaJT on 15 July 2018, 21:50:28
Checked coolant level and it hadn't dropped from yesterday so hopefully a good sign :y So went for a start to bleed the system and the battery was too flat to start it :'( This damn car is fighting me every step of the way >:( In fairness though it has been stood for 3-4wks and when I did the Volvo radiator and the oil cooler change on the Omega the boot has been open most of the time[for the tools and keeping bits safe/out of the way]and the boot light doesn't go off like the interior lights do so it's my fault as I should have known/expected the battery to go flat.Ah,well job for another day.

sounds like your 99% there  :)

 ̶f̶l̶a̶t̶t̶e̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶a̶t̶t̶e̶r̶y̶ ̶b̶y̶ ̶l̶e̶a̶v̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶o̶o̶t̶ ̶o̶p̶e̶n̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶t̶o̶o̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶p̶a̶r̶t̶s̶

letting the battery run down , so it can have a nice long trickle charge back to full health is something many of us do  :y
keep up the good work  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2018, 04:59:08
If you park any Omega for more than a week without disconnecting the battery*, expect to have to jump it.

But, do this more than four or five times, and you can expect to be buying a new battery.

* The caveat is to be sure that the key works in the driver's door lock and do not double lock it with the remote...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 July 2018, 07:43:58
battery was removed straight away and brought home for charging.I know that as long as I'm not forever opening/closing doors/boot I can leave it stood for at least 2wks and it'll still start.The key does actually work the door lock[at least something works on the car ;D]whenever I've removed the battery I've locked the rear and front passenger doors manually then disconnected battery and locked drivers door with the key :y Once I've got this sorted I can set about putting the new wishbones on the V70-it's all go isn't it?Perversely although things are at times going wrong I'm actually quite enjoying working on them as long as long as it's at my own pace :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 July 2018, 09:30:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 15 July 2018, 18:21:38
Crawled under the BMW to investigate a rattle, and found a broken exhaust bracket.  ::)

Found it on ebay for £8!  :y

What,another broken one ::) :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 16 July 2018, 11:07:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 15 July 2018, 20:36:00
Spent some time crawling around under the kit car grunting..

(https://preview.ibb.co/iX9P3d/IMG_20180715_193250.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dte2pJ)
(https://preview.ibb.co/dOka9J/IMG_20180715_193241.jpg) (https://ibb.co/edAWid)
(https://preview.ibb.co/htcBid/IMG_20180715_193229.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h0L8UJ)
(https://preview.ibb.co/b04P3d/IMG_20180715_193215.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gGRtwy)
(https://preview.ibb.co/f9J6Gy/IMG_20180715_193204.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jXerid)
(https://preview.ibb.co/bKaWid/IMG_20180715_193148.jpg) (https://ibb.co/icghpJ)

Here's hoping this is all IVA compliant... (white cable ties are temporary, black ones are on riveted/bolted on cable tie bases)

It’s got the makings of electrickery. Just got to make sure you keep all the magic smoke in now :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 16 July 2018, 16:20:45
Nice simple little job this morning...removed the old original auto gear shift leather gaiter and fitted a nice new one.

Looks quite smart and apart from the pita sewing the leather back together all done and sorted for less than a tenner :) ;) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 July 2018, 17:14:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2018, 17:28:41
Failed to actually sell it... That's to say the oppsing ladybitsing Onanist who won it has, unsurprisingly, failed to turn up for it/say they have changed their minds >:(
Well, did you really expect any different?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 July 2018, 17:17:02
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 19:32:36
Plus I was already at Costco and they were doing PS4’s for £103 corner, with £20 vouchers back for each 2 fitted.
Not in 275/35/20 they ain't :(

In fact the quotes I got from Costco weren't competitive, which I was slightly surprised at.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 July 2018, 17:18:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2018, 04:59:08
If you park any Omega for more than a week without disconnecting the battery*, expect to have to jump it.

But, do this more than four or five times, and you can expect to be buying a new battery.

* The caveat is to be sure that the key works in the driver's door lock and do not double lock it with the remote...
Most Standard Elites can easily withstand 3-4 weeks if all is in good working order, and the power sounder is in the bin. Lesser models should be a little bit better.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 July 2018, 18:36:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 July 2018, 17:18:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2018, 04:59:08
If you park any Omega for more than a week without disconnecting the battery*, expect to have to jump it.

But, do this more than four or five times, and you can expect to be buying a new battery.

* The caveat is to be sure that the key works in the driver's door lock and do not double lock it with the remote...
Most Standard Elites can easily withstand 3-4 weeks if all is in good working order, and the power sounder is in the bin. Lesser models should be a little bit better.
my CDX sat from 24th march to 18th may ,(8 weeks ) started first key  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 July 2018, 19:05:54
Quote from: Lazydocker on 16 July 2018, 11:07:21
It’s got the makings of electrickery. Just got to make sure you keep all the magic smoke in now :D

I have some original (new) Lucas switchgear .. so I'll order myself some of this in advance: http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 17 July 2018, 15:09:19
Bought the last crank sensor from the local Opel dealer  :y

83 Euro
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 17 July 2018, 17:50:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 July 2018, 17:17:02
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 19:32:36
Plus I was already at Costco and they were doing PS4’s for £103 corner, with £20 vouchers back for each 2 fitted.
Not in 275/35/20 they ain't :(

In fact the quotes I got from Costco weren't competitive, which I was slightly surprised at.

Nope, this was standard Omega 17’s. Given Kumho’s were ~£76 corner. Thought PS4’s good value.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2018, 20:16:35
Quote from: tunnie on 17 July 2018, 17:50:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 July 2018, 17:17:02
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2018, 19:32:36
Plus I was already at Costco and they were doing PS4’s for £103 corner, with £20 vouchers back for each 2 fitted.
Not in 275/35/20 they ain't :(

In fact the quotes I got from Costco weren't competitive, which I was slightly surprised at.

Nope, this was standard Omega 17’s. Given Kumho’s were ~£76 corner. Thought PS4’s good value.
I rate the PS4 on the Omega. Not the quietest, but decent grip.  But like any soft tyre, you won't be getting 100,000 miles out of a set.

I like them enough to just buy a pair a 275/35/20 and a pot of Vaseline to reduce the damage to my backside.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 18 July 2018, 19:29:00
PS4's are great value for money, for their grip, durability, noise level and overall good characteristics when on an Omega they outperform every other tyre I've had on an Omega, if it weren't for the noise the only tyre something like equal to them in my mind would be the Dunlop SportMaxx TT... until they fall off the planet when 2/3rds worn
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 July 2018, 20:27:05
Who makes PS4,s ? ……..other than PlayStation.  :-\ :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 July 2018, 20:35:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 July 2018, 20:27:05
Who makes PS4,s ? ……..other than PlayStation.  :-\ :D
Michelin pilot sports
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 July 2018, 21:01:02
Cheers. Tbh, Im surprised you were the one who knew that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 July 2018, 21:39:10
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 July 2018, 21:01:02
Cheers. Tbh, Im surprised you were the one who knew that.  ;D
I'm just not too thick to google, like some, obviously  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2018, 08:36:20
Quote from: STEMO on 18 July 2018, 21:39:10
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 July 2018, 21:01:02
Cheers. Tbh, Im surprised you were the one who knew that.  ;D
I'm just not too thick to google, like some, obviously  ;D

lazy  ;) :)

Picked up L's new car yesterday.. surprisingly entertaining for 'only' 84hp. Definitely a marmite colour, but she loves it (and I like it):
(https://preview.ibb.co/mCrz9J/IMG_20180718_WA0004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jG6XUJ)

[edit] Crap, I remembered this is meant to be a 20 page guessing game... ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2018, 09:32:52
What is it?...


 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2018, 09:38:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2018, 09:32:52
What is it?...

I don't think we can play the guessing game with a picture up there ;) ;D

Smart Fortwo IceShine (84hp turbo) - the colour was specific to that edition, as were the wheels and half faux-leather interior, other than that it comes with the "Passion" trim (air conditioning, satnav) and has flappy-paddles for semi-auto gearchanging.. I believe they only made 1800 of them.

Autoblog were singularly unimpressed: https://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/15/smart-fortwo-iceshine-wont-make-your-hair-look-any-better/?guccounter=1 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2018, 09:41:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 July 2018, 09:38:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2018, 09:32:52
What is it?...

I don't think we can play the guessing game with a picture up there ;) ;D

Smart Fortwo IceShine (84hp turbo) - the colour was specific to that edition, as were the wheels and half faux-leather interior, other than that it comes with the "Passion" trim (air conditioning, satnav) and has flappy-paddles for semi-auto gearchanging.. I believe they only made 1800 of them.

Autoblog were singularly unimpressed: https://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/15/smart-fortwo-iceshine-wont-make-your-hair-look-any-better/?guccounter=1 ;D ;D

Does it come with the optional mulching blade package? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2018, 09:44:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 July 2018, 09:41:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 July 2018, 09:38:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2018, 09:32:52
What is it?...

I don't think we can play the guessing game with a picture up there ;) ;D

Smart Fortwo IceShine (84hp turbo) - the colour was specific to that edition, as were the wheels and half faux-leather interior, other than that it comes with the "Passion" trim (air conditioning, satnav) and has flappy-paddles for semi-auto gearchanging.. I believe they only made 1800 of them.

Autoblog were singularly unimpressed: https://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/15/smart-fortwo-iceshine-wont-make-your-hair-look-any-better/?guccounter=1 ;D ;D

Does it come with the optional mulching blade package? ;)

 :P :P ;D

No, but as a friend of mine noted.. at least servicing will be cheap:
(https://image.ibb.co/jGnOmy/image.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 July 2018, 09:58:37
Is that one for the right foot or the left ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 July 2018, 11:09:17
I reckon that would be a hoot. 84bhp with a turbo would push that along quite nicely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 July 2018, 14:55:29
Refitted battery,set heater controls to High and started it to bleed the cooling system and check for leaks.First thing I noticed was some vapour from top n/s side of engine,thought oh heck it's leaking,then thought maybe it's burning off any spillage from oil cooler change.Left it running to see if vapour disappeared and meanwhile checked oil and cooler pipes for leaks.Checked for vapour again and there seemed to be more of it until it dawned on me to move my hand that was holding my fag :D No leaks no vapour,heat from interior vents  :y Rear fan kicked in lowered temp and kicked out again,refitted expansion tank cap and let it run until fan kicked in/out and then turned it off.Will go again tomorrow to check levels and clean garage floor.Fingers crossed all is good :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 July 2018, 14:59:20
Changed the oil & filter on wifeys Subaru nice simple job slightly delayed by the fact that I think the worlds strongest man had tightened the filter & drain plug up after the last oil change ! Luckily got both types of filter remover & a damn strong socket set.  😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 July 2018, 17:27:10
Quote from: BazaJT on 21 July 2018, 14:55:29
Refitted battery,set heater controls to High and started it to bleed the cooling system and check for leaks.First thing I noticed was some vapour from top n/s side of engine,thought oh heck it's leaking,then thought maybe it's burning off any spillage from oil cooler change.Left it running to see if vapour disappeared and meanwhile checked oil and cooler pipes for leaks.Checked for vapour again and there seemed to be more of it until it dawned on me to move my hand that was holding my fag :D No leaks no vapour,heat from interior vents  :y Rear fan kicked in lowered temp and kicked out again,refitted expansion tank cap and let it run until fan kicked in/out and then turned it off.Will go again tomorrow to check levels and clean garage floor.Fingers crossed all is good :y :y
well done  :) getting it all back up and running  :y
I get those same "smoke vapours" too when i do jobs
in fact ,it's happening now , hope my computer is ok  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 July 2018, 17:32:04
Quote from: Tilbo on 21 July 2018, 14:59:20
Changed the oil & filter on wifeys Subaru nice simple job slightly delayed by the fact that I think the worlds strongest man had tightened the filter & drain plug up after the last oil change ! Luckily got both types of filter remover & a damn strong socket set.  😎
the same service technician must have done the oil and filter on the zafira i just serviced , mole grips to get the sump plug undone ,and the filter was so tight i got a bar on the socket to undo it , then i tried to undo the wheel nuts  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 July 2018, 17:52:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 July 2018, 17:32:04
Quote from: Tilbo on 21 July 2018, 14:59:20
Changed the oil & filter on wifeys Subaru nice simple job slightly delayed by the fact that I think the worlds strongest man had tightened the filter & drain plug up after the last oil change ! Luckily got both types of filter remover & a damn strong socket set.  😎
the same service technician must have done the oil and filter on the zafira i just serviced , mole grips to get the sump plug undone ,and the filter was so tight i got a bar on the socket to undo it , then i tried to undo the wheel nuts  :-X
That's why I really like to do oil changes myself at least I know I will be able to get them off easily next time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 July 2018, 18:46:51
Gave the blue bus a good wash and clean, and a hoover inside. Then, after a brief trip into town to shout and the wrinklies for clogging up the shops and byways, I decided to make my yard into a low-budget version of Cop Car Workshop. There's currently more engine outside the car than inside, I've had more than one temper tantrum, and I'm covered in filth. All worth it to get Zeke back on the road...!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2018, 09:58:17
Mislaid it.  Its big and black, and normally stands out.

Got until lunchtime to find it. *sigh*.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2018, 10:32:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2018, 09:58:17
Mislaid it.  Its big and black, and normally stands out.

Got until lunchtime to find it. *sigh*.
Leave an iPhone in it and then 'find my iPhone'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 July 2018, 16:36:38
Put Zeke back together again, with fresh new exhaust manifold gaskets. Currently on an extended coffee break while I "let the coolant drain through". Not that I've started looking into old BTCC cars and lost half of my life on Youtube...!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2018, 16:50:46
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 July 2018, 16:36:38
Put Zeke back together again, with fresh new exhaust manifold gaskets. Currently on an extended coffee break while I "let the coolant drain through". Not that I've started looking into old BTCC cars and lost half of my life on Youtube...!
Lazy bastard.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 July 2018, 17:15:23
Quote from: STEMO on 22 July 2018, 16:50:46
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 July 2018, 16:36:38
Put Zeke back together again, with fresh new exhaust manifold gaskets. Currently on an extended coffee break while I "let the coolant drain through". Not that I've started looking into old BTCC cars and lost half of my life on Youtube...!
Lazy bastard.  ;D

Lazy and with the attention span of a four year old on acid, thank you...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 22 July 2018, 18:27:05
Topped up the coolant after yesterdays session of bleeding the cooling system[all thankfully appears good :y]will now use it locally for a while to "prove"it and hopefully it'll be good to go to Billing in September for the Vauxfest show.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 23 July 2018, 18:02:26
Went Omega shopping this afternoon. New camshaft sensor, new generator belt. Good brands, no ebay junk. 100 Euro at my local dealer. Will do the replacement next weekend. Changed some sealings a week ago. No new oil drops on my parking lot  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 July 2018, 19:41:15
Quote from: Zirfeld on 23 July 2018, 18:02:26
Went Omega shopping this afternoon. New camshaft sensor, new generator belt. Good brands, no ebay junk. 100 Euro at my local dealer. Will do the replacement next weekend. Changed some sealings a week ago. No new oil drops on my parking lot  :)

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 July 2018, 21:54:03
Filled it up after run to Kent, old school calculations suggest tad under 30mpg. Clearly not trying hard enough.  :D

Joking aside, cruised at ~80mph there and back, M25 traffic slowing and speeding up. So quite happy with that. First time in ages, in fact over a year since it’s done a non-work long run. Hence I was interested to know.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 July 2018, 09:55:53
Parked in multi-story at work, as I wanted to keep it cool. Normally use lift share bays, but it will cook out there today.

No normal spaces left, so squeezed the 3.2 into one of them 'Compact' spaces for smaller cars.

Fits well  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 July 2018, 18:46:27
Did you climb out via the sun roof?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 July 2018, 18:55:38
Quote from: ronnyd on 24 July 2018, 18:46:27
Did you climb out via the sun roof?  ;)

Have you met Tunnie? With his build he could slide out through the gap in the door shut ;) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 July 2018, 19:55:26
Quote from: ronnyd on 24 July 2018, 18:46:27
Did you climb out via the sun roof?  ;)
He drives with his head out of the sun roof.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 July 2018, 21:56:48
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 July 2018, 08:43:34
Quote from: Lazydocker on 24 July 2018, 18:55:38
Quote from: ronnyd on 24 July 2018, 18:46:27
Did you climb out via the sun roof?  ;)

Have you met Tunnie? With his build he could slide out through the gap in the door shut ;) :D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2018, 13:33:09
Cleaned and treated the front seats in the trolley and booked it in to have the aircon regassed.

Also fitted an old ccr2005 to the Omega in order to make it 'complete' ready for its new final home having provisionally sold it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 25 July 2018, 16:51:39
Took the Omega for its MOT test and it failed on headlight aim (HID) - N/S too low and too far to the right. It was a Depo? unit and no matter what I did, it just stayed too low. Changed it for a spare second hand Hella unit which I'd bought last year, plugged it in and hey presto all sorted. Took it back and got my certificate.

Moral of this story is that not everything that glistens is gold... Depo looked nice out of the box (and on the car), but just didn't seem compatible with the control equipment / motor from the original unit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2018, 17:01:56
Broken adjuster inside the unit ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2018, 17:43:20
Quote from: Tick Tock on 25 July 2018, 16:51:39
Took the Omega for its MOT test and it failed on headlight aim (HID) - N/S too low and too far to the right. It was a Depo? unit and no matter what I did, it just stayed too low. Changed it for a spare second hand Hella unit which I'd bought last year, plugged it in and hey presto all sorted. Took it back and got my certificate.

Moral of this story is that not everything that glistens is gold... Depo looked nice out of the box (and on the car), but just didn't seem compatible with the control equipment / motor from the original unit.
You did adjust it to the correct drive position? There's a slip of paper in the box highlighting it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 25 July 2018, 17:50:40
Yes, read the instructions, moved slider to correct position, but once original auxiliary's were attached, I just couldn't get it anywhere close. In the end I had to pack the lower fixing bracket out with a spacer to get it somewhere near, but even that was still too low and wasn't 100% happy with it. It passed the test last year, but maybe the new reg's which came in this year didn't cut it? Maybe it was the tester's bad day? Knowing I wasn't entirely happy with it, I acquired a replacement Hella unit last year..... and am glad I had it to hand to fit today. No adjustment required - spot on, even if it's not as crystal clear as the brand new one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 26 July 2018, 16:25:04
Replaced rear brake pads this morning...before the heat got too much  8)

Can never understand why the outter pad normally comes out easily,but the inner always seems to be stuck fast to the piston and crub and crap seem to fuse it to the calliper body.After a wrestle got it out and changed and nice clean fluid bleed through system too so only the other 10 jobs left now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2018, 21:01:00
Cracked the rear window. 'dangle berries'.

Is that covered by windscreen insurance?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 26 July 2018, 21:58:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2018, 21:01:00
Cracked the rear window. 'dangle berries'.

Is that covered by windscreen insurance?
had same thing on one of 24v carltons, and although it took 2 days to source one, i only had to pay stabdard excess on the rear screen
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 July 2018, 22:03:16
Quote from: Omegatoy on 26 July 2018, 21:58:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2018, 21:01:00
Cracked the rear window. 'dangle berries'.

Is that covered by windscreen insurance?
had same thing on one of 24v carltons, and although it took 2 days to source one, i only had to pay stabdard excess on the rear screen
Took autoglass a week to get my rear carlton screen last year  :(
my front was badly stone chipped, they did both for one excess
(because all  the  damage happened at once, one incident  :-X )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 July 2018, 22:08:31
Left it at home and took first train of 2018..... guard strikes on South Western. So has to go via Reading down to Paddington. Nearly £60 though with tube.  :o

Worth it though, Google have some seriously nice offices.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2018, 23:46:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2018, 21:01:00
Cracked the rear window. 'dangle berries'.

Is that covered by windscreen insurance?

Howdathapen ? Not cold water by chance ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 July 2018, 08:37:36
Quote from: tunnie on 26 July 2018, 22:08:31
Worth it though, Google have some seriously nice offices.

Interview? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 27 July 2018, 12:41:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 July 2018, 08:37:36
Quote from: tunnie on 26 July 2018, 22:08:31
Worth it though, Google have some seriously nice offices.

Interview? ;)

I wish  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 27 July 2018, 13:14:12
Topped up the coolant with fresh water...  glanced at the mangled front wing and wondered if theres any suspension damage from when the **** in the Vectra hit me Tuesday morning..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 15:06:10
Unlikely. Entire inner wing is visible with minimal work  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 27 July 2018, 15:24:33
Broke the 120k barrier.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 July 2018, 15:27:50
Quote from: Lagondanet on 27 July 2018, 15:24:33
Broke the 120k barrier.  :y
That's fast  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 15:52:11
Had the trolley regassed...

Best £60 I have spent this month :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 July 2018, 16:17:15
Put my cataclean (not to be confused with terraclean) in the fuel tank. It really stinks 😝
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 27 July 2018, 16:33:50
AC service! Nice to drive at 37°C outside... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 16:39:33
Quote from: Zirfeld on 27 July 2018, 16:33:50
AC service! Nice to drive at 37°C outside... :D
Isn't it just 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 27 July 2018, 17:38:44
Rhine, Duesseldorf

(https://s8.postimg.cc/j4lirarhd/18072701.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/j4lirarhd/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 July 2018, 18:04:44
That's a lovely beac- oh, hang on...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 July 2018, 18:14:57
I drove mine to work tonight rather than the 190, just because the Omega has freshly regassed aircon. According to the Omega, the outside temperature was 35.5 degrees !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 July 2018, 18:15:36
Not my car, but my sister's Hyundai.
 
I've done the service and the MOT work - both CV boots, both handbrake cables, freed off the rear brakes(again!) and replaced the knackered anti-rollbar bushes. I lent her the Metro while I had her car, and true to form it's come back with problems - she's somehow managed to split its CV boots too. I never learn, she's the only person I've ever met who can break a cambelt in a petrol station :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 27 July 2018, 18:26:22
Changed the pollen filter on the Hyundai , completely forgot about it last changed almost 3 years ago surprisingly still looked fairly clean, did the air filter as well that was 2,000 miles early !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 27 July 2018, 18:35:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 15:52:11
Had the trolley regassed...

Best £60 I have spent this month :D

Those baby Merc's have bloody good air con when working,really cold :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2018, 20:28:25
Quote from: Migv6 on 26 July 2018, 23:46:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2018, 21:01:00
Cracked the rear window. 'dangle berries'.

Is that covered by windscreen insurance?

Howdathapen ? Not cold water by chance ?
No idea. Wasn't like it when I parked it Sunday evening. Was like it when I jumped in it yesterday.

No sign of impact etc, so would have to surmise it was the heat :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2018, 20:30:16
Quote from: henryd on 27 July 2018, 18:35:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 15:52:11
Had the trolley regassed...

Best £60 I have spent this month :D

Those baby Merc's have bloody good air con when working,really cold :y
I have to say the XJ's AC is very good, except...

...it doesn't appear to come on until you start moving.  So can't just start the car up and come back 10mins later, as it will still be roasting :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 July 2018, 20:36:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 July 2018, 20:30:16
Quote from: henryd on 27 July 2018, 18:35:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 15:52:11
Had the trolley regassed...

Best £60 I have spent this month :D

Those baby Merc's have bloody good air con when working,really cold :y
I have to say the XJ's AC is very good, except...

...it doesn't appear to come on until you start moving.  So can't just start the car up and come back 10mins later, as it will still be roasting :(
Handy for, say, sitting in Folkestone for a couple of hours waiting to get on board.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2018, 20:40:50
Quote from: STEMO on 27 July 2018, 20:36:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 July 2018, 20:30:16
Quote from: henryd on 27 July 2018, 18:35:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 15:52:11
Had the trolley regassed...

Best £60 I have spent this month :D

Those baby Merc's have bloody good air con when working,really cold :y
I have to say the XJ's AC is very good, except...

...it doesn't appear to come on until you start moving.  So can't just start the car up and come back 10mins later, as it will still be roasting :(
Handy for, say, sitting in Folkestone for a couple of hours waiting to get on board.  ::)
As far as I can work out, its fine if the car has moved. Its just starting it and not moving it that's the problem.

Probably some emissions cheat or something ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 22:07:07
Quote from: henryd on 27 July 2018, 18:35:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2018, 15:52:11
Had the trolley regassed...

Best £60 I have spent this month :D

Those baby Merc's have bloody good air con when working,really cold :y
Apparently it didn't have much gas in it, but no obvious leaks... Either way, it was a much more pleasant trip to work 8)

And a pleasant surprise that the condenser is still intact after 171k miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 28 July 2018, 01:35:16
Quite late on 2 wheels, I finally got back to the garage that MOT`d my car.
Swmbo roared off on the Triumph & I tried to keep up   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 July 2018, 09:05:27
Quote from: STEMO on 27 July 2018, 16:17:15
Put my cataclean (not to be confused with terraclean) in the fuel tank. It really stinks 😝
Yes it stinks, still not figured out how they get the cat to piss in such a small spout  :-\
I've used catac;lean for many years with good results(on PETROL cars in the family fleet. :) )
some say it is snake oil
I usually run the tank down to 1/4, add cataclean, drive till the fuel light comes on, then refill the tank with fresh go go juice. just before MOT
I don't know how effective catacleaan would be on modern dirty diesel cars with DPFs  :-\
Good luck with it Mr Stemo
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 28 July 2018, 14:24:44
Started stripping the 3.2 estate need to get everything off and then put the bits up for sale :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 July 2018, 18:00:45
Changed the Pussy's bonnet strut, and its locking wheel nuts (some mong had their windy gun set to 10,000Nm, and it wrecked them...  ...luckily my breaker bar survived with minimal damage).

On Sunday, I saw that rarest of rare creatures...  ...a tunnie.


Not seen Terbs around these parts yet, has he moved here? Haven't noticed a drop in house prices, so I assume not yet...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 July 2018, 20:13:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 July 2018, 18:00:45
Changed the Pussy's bonnet strut, and its locking wheel nuts (some mong had their windy gun set to 10,000Nm, and it wrecked them...  ...luckily my breaker bar survived with minimal damage).


Today I snapped a Vauxhall 17mm wheel brace, followed by shearing the square off my extendable wheel brace
removing the front wheel of the Zafira dirty diesel to do the brake pads / discs
must have been the same kwick sh*t fitter who tightened those  :P
had to use the omega brace for the last bolt,  extended with what was left of the extendable brace
and yes , i did take up most of the weight of the car with a jack

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2018, 21:05:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 July 2018, 20:13:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 July 2018, 18:00:45
Changed the Pussy's bonnet strut, and its locking wheel nuts (some mong had their windy gun set to 10,000Nm, and it wrecked them...  ...luckily my breaker bar survived with minimal damage).


Today I snapped a Vauxhall 17mm wheel brace, followed by shearing the square off my extendable wheel brace
removing the front wheel of the Zafira dirty diesel to do the brake pads / discs
must have been the same kwick sh*t fitter who tightened those  :P
had to use the omega brace for the last bolt,  extended with what was left of the extendable brace
and yes , i did take up most of the weight of the car with a jack

It does make you wonder who they employ. Dtr had my old BX, and the next time I tried to take a wheel off I had to use ultimate force, a 6' long breaker bar. I kicked up such a stink with the 'garage' that did the damage, and had clearly exceeded the elastic limit of the bolts, that I had the cost of the new bolts refunded, £40 odd if memory serves. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2018, 11:12:31
Drove it onto the transporter... :'(

On the plus side, the Transhit didn't snap in half ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2018, 13:07:58
Booked the trolley in for a pre MoT check. The idea being that if it is currently in order, it can then be immediately retested and gain a years ticket, but if anything crops up then I have until November to either fix it or save up for its replacement.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 August 2018, 14:47:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2018, 13:07:58
Booked the trolley in for a pre MoT check. The idea being that if it is currently in order, it can then be immediately retested and gain a years ticket, but if anything crops up then I have until November to either fix it or save up for its replacement.
Unless any dangerous faults are found, then you'll be leaving it at the testing station.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2018, 14:59:57
Quote from: STEMO on 02 August 2018, 14:47:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2018, 13:07:58
Booked the trolley in for a pre MoT check. The idea being that if it is currently in order, it can then be immediately retested and gain a years ticket, but if anything crops up then I have until November to either fix it or save up for its replacement.
Unless any dangerous faults are found, then you'll be leaving it at the testing station.
Not if it isn't actually an MOT test ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 August 2018, 15:51:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2018, 14:59:57
Quote from: STEMO on 02 August 2018, 14:47:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2018, 13:07:58
Booked the trolley in for a pre MoT check. The idea being that if it is currently in order, it can then be immediately retested and gain a years ticket, but if anything crops up then I have until November to either fix it or save up for its replacement.
Unless any dangerous faults are found, then you'll be leaving it at the testing station.
Not if it isn't actually an MOT test ;)
Sorry, yes, I missed 'pre' bit.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 02 August 2018, 20:38:42
Yesterday I put my MV6 on a 2 poster lift and EVENTUALLY replaced both drop links.  The Wishbones look okay, but there's a little play in one steering joint, so that's next weeks jobby. Didn't have the right tool, the lift being some 100 miles from home, and my ball joint splitter being somewhere at the back of my garage, last used on a Mini 998 Mayfair in about 2010.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 August 2018, 00:13:55
Quote from: New POD on 02 August 2018, 20:38:42
Yesterday I put my MV6 on a 2 poster lift and EVENTUALLY replaced both drop links.  The Wishbones look okay, but there's a little play in one steering joint, so that's next weeks jobby. Didn't have the right tool, the lift being some 100 miles from home, and my ball joint splitter being somewhere at the back of my garage, last used on a Mini 998 Mayfair in about 2010.


leave the ball joint splitter at home, and pop the joints apart with two hammers. With some practice, you probably only need one hammer. This works on 40 year old balljoints that have never been apart, like on my Avenger, or my sister's 1300
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 August 2018, 11:37:53
As above.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2018, 14:17:32
It’s a knack I use on steering idlers, but not mastered sufficiently to be quicker than digging out the tool :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 04 August 2018, 17:53:35
Replaced the pollen filter in the Subaru easy job 7 screws out to remove the glovebox, slide plastic lid over remove & replace filter all done in 20 minutes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 05 August 2018, 07:02:17
Quote from: Nick W on 03 August 2018, 00:13:55
Quote from: New POD on 02 August 2018, 20:38:42
Yesterday I put my MV6 on a 2 poster lift and EVENTUALLY replaced both drop links.  The Wishbones look okay, but there's a little play in one steering joint, so that's next weeks jobby. Didn't have the right tool, the lift being some 100 miles from home, and my ball joint splitter being somewhere at the back of my garage, last used on a Mini 998 Mayfair in about 2010.


leave the ball joint splitter at home, and pop the joints apart with two hammers. With some practice, you probably only need one hammer. This works on 40 year old balljoints that have never been apart, like on my Avenger, or my sister's 1300

Have you got a video of that ? I have no idea how I'm going to be using 2 hammers at once.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 August 2018, 07:34:19
Basically you don't "swing" both hammers.You hold one hammer at one side of the joint and hit the other side of the joint with the other hammer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 August 2018, 15:02:21
Oil & filter change on the Hyundai , nice simple job & surprisingly cool laying under it !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 August 2018, 21:04:27
Backed it out of the garage and left it running while I cleaned garage floor then put it back in garage.Rear fan kicked in/out twice front fans did nothing even after turning heater controls to auto and setting both temp settings to Lo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 August 2018, 22:22:53
Was the aircon working or was it set to Eco :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 06 August 2018, 07:38:23
Just seen this after replying in other thread DG,but to answer here as well I tried it with eco showing on the display[it was already set on that] and then without eco showing,made no difference to the fans.If they're not working due to lack of gas then fair enough,but if they're supposed to work regardless then obviously I have some other problem to sort.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2018, 07:47:09
Over to other thread and report back  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2018, 09:22:18
Drove it up North, to the land that used to be full of the Jockular Omega Club

Around Loch Lommond is stunningly beautiful. Then drove it further North.


Smashed one drone to pieces, nearly lost another in a Loch when it’s gyros had a spaz. Could be an expensive trip ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 06 August 2018, 09:49:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2018, 09:22:18
Drove it up North, to the land that used to be full of the Jockular Omega Club

Around Loch Lommond is stunningly beautiful. Then drove it further North.


Smashed one drone to pieces, nearly lost another in a Loch when it’s gyros had a spaz. Could be an expensive trip ;D

Which way did you go? You could call in for a brew on your way back down...!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2018, 10:37:37
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 06 August 2018, 09:49:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2018, 09:22:18
Drove it up North, to the land that used to be full of the Jockular Omega Club

Around Loch Lommond is stunningly beautiful. Then drove it further North.


Smashed one drone to pieces, nearly lost another in a Loch when it’s gyros had a spaz. Could be an expensive trip ;D

Which way did you go? You could call in for a brew on your way back down...!
M6, not A1
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 09 August 2018, 11:46:54
Drove the elite out into the sun for the first time in over 2 years from it's storage in my aunt's garage up to mine.Only a short journey but it seems to have suffered no ill effects just a large coating of dust.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/onf048nhb/P1060096.jpg)

John.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 August 2018, 11:59:17
Updated the software on the NLI
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 09 August 2018, 14:52:17
Oil change on my elite with Fully Synth.

Not had one since 202,000 miles, it’s now on 221,996.

Still crying out for a cambelt kit, overdue on time and miles

Must do better  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2018, 15:24:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 09 August 2018, 11:59:17
Updated the software on the NLI
What you need to do is update the software on my screen and everything hanging off the MOST, so I can update the bloody Satnav map ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 August 2018, 18:09:04
Spark plugs and coil packs on the daily.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 August 2018, 09:57:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2018, 15:24:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 09 August 2018, 11:59:17
Updated the software on the NLI
What you need to do is update the software on my screen and everything hanging off the MOST, so I can update the bloody Satnav map ;D ;D

I have the power.......but possibly not the software old enough for yours (guessing its not pathfinder). pus our engineering tools are 'unlocked'.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 August 2018, 14:05:48
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 August 2018, 09:57:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2018, 15:24:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 09 August 2018, 11:59:17
Updated the software on the NLI
What you need to do is update the software on my screen and everything hanging off the MOST, so I can update the bloody Satnav map ;D ;D

I have the power.......but possibly not the software old enough for yours (guessing its not pathfinder). pus our engineering tools are 'unlocked'.....

Don't worry - it's got a windscreen, so all he needs is a Tom Tom to stick on it... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2018, 15:54:27
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 August 2018, 09:57:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2018, 15:24:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 09 August 2018, 11:59:17
Updated the software on the NLI
What you need to do is update the software on my screen and everything hanging off the MOST, so I can update the bloody Satnav map ;D ;D

I have the power.......but possibly not the software old enough for yours (guessing its not pathfinder). pus our engineering tools are 'unlocked'.....
TOPix with dealer level access will do the firmwares ;).

I have the updated maps and key, its just the system doesn't seem to recognise the USB. Its Gen2.1 HDD navigation system.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2018, 15:55:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 August 2018, 14:05:48
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 10 August 2018, 09:57:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2018, 15:24:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 09 August 2018, 11:59:17
Updated the software on the NLI
What you need to do is update the software on my screen and everything hanging off the MOST, so I can update the bloody Satnav map ;D ;D

I have the power.......but possibly not the software old enough for yours (guessing its not pathfinder). pus our engineering tools are 'unlocked'.....

Don't worry - it's got a windscreen, so all he needs is a Tom Tom to stick on it... :-X
Those stupid things have a habit of flying out of open side windows when they invariably screw you over. Apparently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Zirfeld on 11 August 2018, 15:57:54
Today i tried to find the way back to normal conditions.

Early last week i changed the camshaft sensor, but the motor control lamp was still on. So i checked the cables around the sensor today. Cable at pin 3 near the connector was broken.
Now my old lady runs like new. Motor control lamp is off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2018, 16:21:01
Quote from: Zirfeld on 11 August 2018, 15:57:54
Today i tried to find the way back to normal conditions.

Early last week i changed the camshaft sensor, but the motor control lamp was still on. So i checked the cables around the sensor today. Cable at pin 3 near the connector was broken.
Now my old lady runs like new. Motor control lamp is off.
Nice result :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2018, 16:24:12
Washed and polished the trolley. Just the inside to do tomorrow.

Also need some trim restorer as the plastics could use some...

Hopefully next week will see all the bits delivered ready for fitting next weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 11 August 2018, 19:11:37
Done fan test[results on radiator fans thread]don't know what if anything the results are telling me though!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 August 2018, 10:06:30
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 09 August 2018, 14:52:17
Oil change on my elite with Fully Synth.

Not had one since 202,000 miles, it’s now on 221,996.

Still crying out for a cambelt kit, overdue on time and miles

Must do better  :-[

Bring it over here James, I’ll do it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 August 2018, 13:46:34
Oil and filter on the project car :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2018, 22:24:19
Leather scrubbed and treated. Smells luverly 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 August 2018, 00:57:07
New Brembo pads on the front plus brake fluid changed, on the 190. Pads had just got down to the metal so had my moneys worth out of them.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 13 August 2018, 13:29:29
Oil and Filter ready for Holiday drive up to Cromer at the weekend  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 August 2018, 18:36:35
you,ll catch crabs.   :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 13 August 2018, 18:58:56
Stuck some tape over the front nearside window to try and reduce the glass I have to clear up thanks to yet another druggie chav who decided to kick the nearside front door in last Thursday. the ba***rd actually came into the garden and was caught on CCTV along with his mates who hung around outside and booted the door near the top with the result being a dented door and glass everywhere.  but I've got a replacement coming from omegaspareparts which should be here tomorrow or Wednesday hopefully.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2018, 19:51:29
Drove the Mondeo home slowly from Surrey using the skinny space saver, after my front offside tyre quickly went down yesterday.  ::)

No puncture, so I'm not sure why it went down so quickly but the tyre is knackered as the inside side wall has a couple of 'eggs'!  Only done 5000 miles on it as well!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 August 2018, 19:58:27
Gave the exhaust, chassis rail or sump a decent introduction to the road surface after driving the opposite way up a road to normal.... I'd never had the problem in the opposite direction lol  :-[ ;D ::) :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2018, 20:29:36
Drove it 460miles home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 August 2018, 20:50:43
Risked removing the head unit in the 3.2, reworked my aux feed so that it exits the 2013 unit at the rear and down into passenger footwell. Then routes to drivers side so I have an headphone jack feed, near the light switch for my usual mount position.

Means I can junk the Bluetooth adaptor, and just direct connect.

Also fixed/replaced the cracked mirror glass. Connection for heated elements different though, will have to replace those before the winter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 August 2018, 08:20:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2018, 19:51:29
Drove the Mondeo home slowly from Surrey using the skinny space saver, after my front offside tyre quickly went down yesterday.  ::)

When you say 'slowly'... I got passed on the M25 by someone in a Mondeo with a space saver spare on; and I was doing 70... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2018, 08:32:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2018, 08:20:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2018, 19:51:29
Drove the Mondeo home slowly from Surrey using the skinny space saver, after my front offside tyre quickly went down yesterday.  ::)

When you say 'slowly'... I got passed on the M25 by someone in a Mondeo with a space saver spare on; and I was doing 70... ;D

70 is slowly, no?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 August 2018, 11:00:50
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2018, 08:32:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 August 2018, 08:20:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2018, 19:51:29
Drove the Mondeo home slowly from Surrey using the skinny space saver, after my front offside tyre quickly went down yesterday.  ::)

When you say 'slowly'... I got passed on the M25 by someone in a Mondeo with a space saver spare on; and I was doing 70... ;D

70 is slowly, no?  ;)

Wasn't me!  ;D  It says Max 50mph on the rim in big black letters on a yellow background, so I thought I was pushing it at 60mph.  :-\ 

It was a nice leisurely drive down the A303 though and my ave MPG was a whopping 49!  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 15:37:16
Had a DPF warning.

Bloody soot chuckers. No, I take that back. Bloody tree huggers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 15:37:49
Broke the infotainment system again.  Bugger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 August 2018, 15:43:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 15:37:49
Broke the infotainment system again.  Bugger.

Now be honest, did you punch the screen for showing you the DPF warning?  ;D

I understand the DPF warning comes about as a result of durdling about, get yer foot down man!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 15:51:02
Quote from: jimmy944 on 14 August 2018, 15:43:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 15:37:49
Broke the infotainment system again.  Bugger.

Now be honest, did you punch the screen for showing you the DPF warning?  ;D

I understand the DPF warning comes about as a result of durdling about, get yer foot down man!
I can claim innocence by starting the DPF warning comes up on the other screen, not the touchscreen. Phew.

As it happens, both things happened at almost the same time, give or take an hour.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 August 2018, 16:00:51
You really shouldn't be getting a dpf warning the way you drive. How many miles on the pussy?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 16:22:31
Quote from: STEMO on 14 August 2018, 16:00:51
You really shouldn't be getting a dpf warning the way you drive. How many miles on the pussy?
Since the 460 mile trek back from Scotland? About 10 when the DPF warning came on.  Its now out following a steady drive up the dual carriageway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2018, 16:29:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 16:22:31
Quote from: STEMO on 14 August 2018, 16:00:51
You really shouldn't be getting a dpf warning the way you drive. How many miles on the pussy?
Since the 460 mile trek back from Scotland? About 10 when the DPF warning came on.  Its now out following a steady drive up the dual carriageway.
Was the road blocked ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 August 2018, 16:35:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 August 2018, 16:22:31
Quote from: STEMO on 14 August 2018, 16:00:51
You really shouldn't be getting a dpf warning the way you drive. How many miles on the pussy?
Since the 460 mile trek back from Scotland? About 10 when the DPF warning came on.  Its now out following a steady drive up the dual carriageway.

I did Northampton->Gatwick->Northampton last week.. car decided to do a regen while pootling the 5 miles to drop the OH off at work on Monday morning.

Because of course it did. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2018, 16:54:13
With the trucks at work, DAF shite, when the light comes on you simply have to park up, metres from anything, so that rules out parking bays ::) and press a button...

The truck then revs its bollix off for anything upto an hour and a half ::)

Given that they spend all day doing 20mph, this happens alot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 August 2018, 17:02:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2018, 16:54:13
With the trucks at work, DAF shite, when the light comes on you simply have to park up, metres from anything, so that rules out parking bays ::) and press a button...

The truck then revs its bollix off for anything upto an hour and a half ::)

Given that they spend all day doing 20mph, this happens alot ;D

.. and all in an environment where Kerosene is pi##ing through giant hairdryers all day long with gay abandon and no emission controls whatsoever, presumably? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2018, 23:31:06
That's the one ;D

I would leave the thing running all day to mask the constant racket from the fridge unit... But the damn thing turns itself off if idle for a minute... Which involves turning it off to restart. Driving London must be such fun... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 August 2018, 23:35:10
Oil, oil filter, pollen filter and air filter on the 3.2.

Then realised the multi-ram is broke again. Oops.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 August 2018, 01:03:39
Gadget fingers turning into sausage fingers ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 August 2018, 09:46:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 15 August 2018, 01:03:39
Gadget fingers turning into sausage fingers ?  :D

Well I broke it originally when changing HBV last year, fixed it, but was broken when I opened the bonnet yesterday.

Sealed it up again, as temp fix, vac leak off main brake servo. Where tube T bit goes off...

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/tunnie_84/omega_stuff/BB1AF3B2-910B-446D-818C-E1821DE53DF6.jpg)

Performance appears fine top end, guess I’m lacking low down torque even with this sealed  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 August 2018, 17:27:14
Had plans to start replacing rear suspension links on the 190 after going to collect 140 litres of vegoil
However, Ive just sliced a finger down to the bone on one of the vegoil cans, so play is suspended for the moment.  :'( ::) ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 August 2018, 18:14:53
Got nowhere trying to fix the Infotainment in the Pussy. I have a sneaking suspicion this could end up being expensive...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 21:27:12
New brake discs and pads on the 3.2, I also fixed the vac leak and multi-rams.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 22:17:36
Quote from: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y

Wow  :o

Pictures?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 August 2018, 09:46:08
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 22:17:36
Quote from: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y

Wow  :o

Pictures?  :)

what are we using to upload pics these days ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 August 2018, 09:56:05
Quote from: henryd on 17 August 2018, 09:46:08
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 22:17:36
Quote from: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y

Wow  :o

Pictures?  :)

what are we using to upload pics these days ::)

https://imgbb.com/ is pretty easy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 August 2018, 12:41:17
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 22:17:36
Quote from: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y

Wow  :o

Pictures?  :)

https://ibb.co/neWqtK
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 August 2018, 12:45:05
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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 August 2018, 12:54:19
Quote from: henryd on 17 August 2018, 12:41:17
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 22:17:36
Quote from: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y

Wow  :o

Pictures?  :)

https://ibb.co/neWqtK

Very nice, Henry!

TB will be along in a moment to tell you that they are all rusty parts-bin sh*tboxes that drive like a horse cart.. but pay him no heed ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 August 2018, 15:37:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 August 2018, 12:54:19
Quote from: henryd on 17 August 2018, 12:41:17
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 22:17:36
Quote from: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y

Wow  :o

Pictures?  :)

https://ibb.co/neWqtK

Very nice, Henry!

TB will be along in a moment to tell you that they are all rusty parts-bin sh*tboxes that drive like a horse cart.. but pay him no heed ;D ;D
You forgot the bit about them only being suitable for pensioners.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 August 2018, 16:36:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2018, 16:54:13
With the trucks at work, DAF shite, when the light comes on you simply have to park up, metres from anything, so that rules out parking bays ::) and press a button...

The truck then revs its bollix off for anything upto an hour and a half ::)

Given that they spend all day doing 20mph, this happens alot ;D
.

Can't you just take em for a run down M23,,,

We don't get that problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2018, 17:14:23
If we had the time ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2018, 18:26:29
Took the IAM apart. Hard disk looks buggered, as suspected. Bugger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 August 2018, 18:38:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 August 2018, 12:54:19
Quote from: henryd on 17 August 2018, 12:41:17
Quote from: tunnie on 16 August 2018, 22:17:36
Quote from: henryd on 16 August 2018, 22:08:35
Today I swapped my MG ZTT estate for a 2.3 Merc CLK Avantguarde with out paying any money out,well pleasede as its corrosion free and with 200bhp suitably brisk :y :y

Wow  :o

Pictures?  :)

https://ibb.co/neWqtK

Very nice, Henry!

TB will be along in a moment to tell you that they are all rusty parts-bin sh*tboxes that drive like a horse cart.. but pay him no heed ;D ;D

Seeing as I paid a hundred quid for the MG and this is a straight swap I've not got a lot to lose ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 August 2018, 19:13:45
Picked up what I thought was a wheel bearing noise on the way to Warrington yesterday (I must admit I felt it was my chickens coming home to roost after commenting on TB's Jaaaaaggg's penchant for eating them). So I ordered one up from Paul Rigby Volvo in Stourbridge who got it same day  :y

Started stripping the hub down this arvo and discovered that the useless chimps who did the timing belt had re-used the old wheel bearing stretch bolt which had now worked its way loose  >:(.

Retightened it as a temporary measure and scooted back to Paul Rigby. Explained my predicament, the parts guy did the refund and then got on the phone to order me just the bolt, couldn't get volvo UK as it was 1701 on a friday. "Never mind" he said, "you can take this one out of the wheel bearing kit, I'll order a new one before we send the kit back". Opened the box, cut the bag and gave it me. "How much?" I asked "Oh, you can keep that, we don't get many DIY'ers in these days, it was nice to see you".  Result!!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 August 2018, 19:28:42
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 August 2018, 19:13:45
Picked up what I thought was a wheel bearing noise on the way to Warrington yesterday (I must admit I felt it was my chickens coming home to roost after commenting on TB's Jaaaaaggg's penchant for eating them). So I ordered one up from Paul Rigby Volvo in Stourbridge who got it same day  :y

Started stripping the hub down this arvo and discovered that the useless chimps who did the timing belt had re-used the old wheel bearing stretch bolt which had now worked its way loose  >:(.

Retightened it as a temporary measure and scooted back to Paul Rigby. Explained my predicament, the parts guy did the refund and then got on the phone to order me just the bolt, couldn't get volvo UK as it was 1701 on a friday. "Never mind" he said, "you can take this one out of the wheel bearing kit, I'll order a new one before we send the kit back". Opened the box, cut the bag and gave it me. "How much?" I asked "Oh, you can keep that, we don't get many DIY'ers in these days, it was nice to see you".  Result!!  :y

Not having an Ovlov, please explain the connection? :-\ :-\ :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2018, 19:39:09
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 August 2018, 19:13:45
Retightened it as a temporary measure and scooted back to Paul Rigby. Explained my predicament, the parts guy did the refund and then got on the phone to order me just the bolt, couldn't get volvo UK as it was 1701 on a friday. "Never mind" he said, "you can take this one out of the wheel bearing kit, I'll order a new one before we send the kit back". Opened the box, cut the bag and gave it me. "How much?" I asked "Oh, you can keep that, we don't get many DIY'ers in these days, it was nice to see you".  Result!!  :y
Not many dealers like that now, so result :)

I keep my friendly Vauxhall parts man on my side for that very reason :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2018, 19:39:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 17 August 2018, 19:28:42
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 August 2018, 19:13:45
Picked up what I thought was a wheel bearing noise on the way to Warrington yesterday (I must admit I felt it was my chickens coming home to roost after commenting on TB's Jaaaaaggg's penchant for eating them). So I ordered one up from Paul Rigby Volvo in Stourbridge who got it same day  :y

Started stripping the hub down this arvo and discovered that the useless chimps who did the timing belt had re-used the old wheel bearing stretch bolt which had now worked its way loose  >:(.

Retightened it as a temporary measure and scooted back to Paul Rigby. Explained my predicament, the parts guy did the refund and then got on the phone to order me just the bolt, couldn't get volvo UK as it was 1701 on a friday. "Never mind" he said, "you can take this one out of the wheel bearing kit, I'll order a new one before we send the kit back". Opened the box, cut the bag and gave it me. "How much?" I asked "Oh, you can keep that, we don't get many DIY'ers in these days, it was nice to see you".  Result!!  :y

Not having an Ovlov, please explain the connection? :-\ :-\ :-\
FWD, probably needed suspension bits out of the way for access.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 August 2018, 20:50:30
May be different on a diesel or if the Volvo in question is other than/newer model than my P1 V70 but for the petrol S70/C70/V70 up to year 2000 you only have to remove the roadwheel[in order to move the wheelarch liner]all the other stuff is removed from under the bonnet to change the timing belt.Even the turbo petrols don't need the central wheel bearing bolt to be touched.Although as I understand it these centre bolts have been known to work loose on their own especially if they've not been replaced or tightened properly if this area has been worked on previously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 August 2018, 22:10:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 August 2018, 19:39:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 17 August 2018, 19:28:42
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 August 2018, 19:13:45
Picked up what I thought was a wheel bearing noise on the way to Warrington yesterday (I must admit I felt it was my chickens coming home to roost after commenting on TB's Jaaaaaggg's penchant for eating them). So I ordered one up from Paul Rigby Volvo in Stourbridge who got it same day  :y

Started stripping the hub down this arvo and discovered that the useless chimps who did the timing belt had re-used the old wheel bearing stretch bolt which had now worked its way loose  >:(.

Retightened it as a temporary measure and scooted back to Paul Rigby. Explained my predicament, the parts guy did the refund and then got on the phone to order me just the bolt, couldn't get volvo UK as it was 1701 on a friday. "Never mind" he said, "you can take this one out of the wheel bearing kit, I'll order a new one before we send the kit back". Opened the box, cut the bag and gave it me. "How much?" I asked "Oh, you can keep that, we don't get many DIY'ers in these days, it was nice to see you".  Result!!  :y

Not having an Ovlov, please explain the connection? :-\ :-\ :-\
FWD, probably needed suspension bits out of the way for access.

This. You sprag the suspension out to get to the bottom pulley. At least according to the Haynes book of lies and speculation. Hence my assumption. Could be that it's loosened over time. But I suspect it's unlikely.

Either way, Dealer was top drawer though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 August 2018, 09:16:54
 Thks, the only 'major' work I've done on FWD was replacing CV joint and front springs on son's Mondeo.:y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2018, 12:18:52
On the Jaaaaggg….

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/iam_unit.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 August 2018, 13:04:26
Love it. nothing like a bit dismantling therapy... I'm just about to start on the washing machine bearings...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2018, 13:07:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 August 2018, 13:04:26
Love it. nothing like a bit dismantling therapy... I'm just about to start on the washing machine bearings...
Every block I try to read off that drive using forensic software (I lack proper forensic hardware) is just full of zeros.

Either something really funky is going on, or its badly buggered :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2018, 23:32:36
Busy weekend for the Trolley...

New front struts, springs and top mounts, butchered a s/h cluster to fix the not working rev counter and fitted a pair of Depo* headlights to replace the rather knackered original ones along with new, decent, bulbs all round. Just the interior ones to change.

*End result is worth it, but they always require messing around with to get right :-\ one had a busted bracket (not a real issue as they have a metal reinforcement plate over the bracket), a side light bulb holder that didn't quite fit the hole in the lense on one and a dodgy wire on the other side where the side light is fed off the inboard headlight... Added a touch of solder to strengthen the connection. Shouldn't have to, but their Omega ones were the same ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 August 2018, 09:44:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2018, 12:18:52
On the Jaaaaggg….

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/iam_unit.JPG)
.

Is there going to be a jaaaag going cheap soon, needing infotainment system. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 August 2018, 10:18:37
As suspected, just shoving in a blank replacement drive didn't resolve it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 19 August 2018, 18:50:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2018, 10:18:37
As suspected, just shoving in a blank replacement drive didn't resolve it.

Is the issue with Jag system as a result of your tinkering, or has it failed on its own?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 August 2018, 18:57:42
Quote from: tunnie on 19 August 2018, 18:50:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2018, 10:18:37
As suspected, just shoving in a blank replacement drive didn't resolve it.

Is the issue with Jag system as a result of your tinkering, or has it failed on its own?
You missed out tw**ting it through frustration.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 August 2018, 22:36:05
Today's efforts consisted of disc and pads, rear spring and shock on one side* along with a new exhaust...

*Only one side as the handbrake adjustment had been previously bodged which required the undertrays to come off and Mr Haynes neglected to mention that the subframe needs dropping to undo the shock top bolt... ::) why it doesn't have the nut welded to the subframe is beyond me ???

Tother side tomorrow and see how it drives :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 August 2018, 00:49:02
Quote from: STEMO on 19 August 2018, 18:57:42
Quote from: tunnie on 19 August 2018, 18:50:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2018, 10:18:37
As suspected, just shoving in a blank replacement drive didn't resolve it.

Is the issue with Jag system as a result of your tinkering, or has it failed on its own?
You missed out tw**ting it through frustration.

I doubt TB is on Twitter somehow Uncle STEMO.  ;)                                       
  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2018, 08:39:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 August 2018, 00:49:02
Quote from: STEMO on 19 August 2018, 18:57:42
Quote from: tunnie on 19 August 2018, 18:50:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2018, 10:18:37
As suspected, just shoving in a blank replacement drive didn't resolve it.

Is the issue with Jag system as a result of your tinkering, or has it failed on its own?
You missed out tw**ting it through frustration.

I doubt TB is on Twitter somehow Uncle STEMO.  ;)                                       
  :P ;D
#FatShoutyBloke, #JaguarToffeeElectronics, #Sammy :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:06:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 August 2018, 00:49:02
Quote from: STEMO on 19 August 2018, 18:57:42
Quote from: tunnie on 19 August 2018, 18:50:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2018, 10:18:37
As suspected, just shoving in a blank replacement drive didn't resolve it.

Is the issue with Jag system as a result of your tinkering, or has it failed on its own?
You missed out tw**ting it through frustration.

I doubt TB is on Twitter somehow Uncle STEMO.  ;)                                       
  :P ;D
Whats idiotter?  A meeting point for ladyboys I presume?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2018, 20:28:09
Tother side of the rear suspension done, and hand brake adjusted, although nearside cable seems to be binding slightly, although it is probably sufficient for test purposes  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:31:34
Yesterday, handbrake on TBE.

Piss balled a bit more with the HDD in the Jag, but I seem to be finding a million and one options that don't resolve it, and not a one that does...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2018, 20:32:31
Did somebody say "hammer"  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 August 2018, 07:41:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:31:34
Piss balled a bit more with the HDD in the Jag, but I seem to be finding a million and one options that don't resolve it, and not a one that does...

Take your credit card to the dealer.

Leave it there, with the car.

Simple  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2018, 08:09:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2018, 07:41:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:31:34
Piss balled a bit more with the HDD in the Jag, but I seem to be finding a million and one options that don't resolve it, and not a one that does...

Take your credit card to the dealer.

Leave it there, with the car.

Simple  :y

Working on it......but not in the office this week to follow up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2018, 08:48:38
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2018, 07:41:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:31:34
Piss balled a bit more with the HDD in the Jag, but I seem to be finding a million and one options that don't resolve it, and not a one that does...

Take your credit card to the dealer.

Leave it there, with the car.

Simple  :y
Even if they quoted something half reasonable, like a couple of hundred quid, I'd probably decline, as my nearest dealer - Strathstone Jaguar at Milton Keynes - seems even less competent than most dealers.  Usual case of coffee/cake is more important than the service provided.

It would appear that a new IAM unit is approx. £1200, before configuration, going by my (way outdated) EPC, and converting back to GBP ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2018, 08:49:46
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 21 August 2018, 08:09:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2018, 07:41:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:31:34
Piss balled a bit more with the HDD in the Jag, but I seem to be finding a million and one options that don't resolve it, and not a one that does...

Take your credit card to the dealer.

Leave it there, with the car.

Simple  :y

Working on it......but not in the office this week to follow up.
Aye, thanks.

You know me, like to have a tinker, learn as much as I can about it.  As the HDD is trashed, ideal time to have a play :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 August 2018, 20:25:52
LSD oil change and pair of tyres on Zeke. Nearly ready for MoT!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 August 2018, 10:22:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2018, 08:49:46
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 21 August 2018, 08:09:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2018, 07:41:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:31:34
Piss balled a bit more with the HDD in the Jag, but I seem to be finding a million and one options that don't resolve it, and not a one that does...

Take your credit card to the dealer.

Leave it there, with the car.

Simple  :y

Working on it......but not in the office this week to follow up.
Aye, thanks.

You know me, like to have a tinker, learn as much as I can about it.  As the HDD is trashed, ideal time to have a play :)

Bob thinks he has a complete unit you can have, will advise on Monday
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2018, 11:04:56
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 August 2018, 10:22:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2018, 08:49:46
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 21 August 2018, 08:09:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 21 August 2018, 07:41:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 August 2018, 20:31:34
Piss balled a bit more with the HDD in the Jag, but I seem to be finding a million and one options that don't resolve it, and not a one that does...

Take your credit card to the dealer.

Leave it there, with the car.

Simple  :y

Working on it......but not in the office this week to follow up.
Aye, thanks.

You know me, like to have a tinker, learn as much as I can about it.  As the HDD is trashed, ideal time to have a play :)

Bob thinks he has a complete unit you can have, will advise on Monday
You mean Tuesday. You don't work to Indian time yet :D

Thanks :y.  Can you ask him does it need adjusting for the car, I've read it might need CCF piddled around with? Or to save that (as not sure my programming stuff is robust enough always), could I just swap HDD over, as I presume the programming is just on the board, with HDD holding stuff like maps, gracenote database  and audio CD images.


Cheers, much appreciated :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 31 August 2018, 05:27:22
MoT'd, then a good scrub up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 31 August 2018, 20:32:10
in the paint booth at work getting painted Saturday :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 September 2018, 07:11:51
 Getting the Monza out for wash and polish ready for the Classic and Sports cars around the lake show tomorrow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 September 2018, 08:10:00
Not my car, my work van...

Drove to Scotland Wednesday night/Thursday morning and am currently running around Glasgow and Edinburgh areas working.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2018, 08:44:01
You've expanded outside of the A12 corridor then.  :-\ :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 September 2018, 08:51:32
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 September 2018, 08:44:01
You've expanded outside of the A12 corridor then.  :-\ :o

We’re National and there was a requirement to cover Scotland whilst someone is off ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2018, 10:43:19
Seriously considering putting some electricity in the Pussy, as its been sat unused/unloved for a while.

Might put the centre console back together, as I might need it tomorrow. If I CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2018, 17:42:09
Drove it up north (above Watford Gap, so proper up north), drove it along 2 runways, parked it up. Several hours later, did the reverse.

Its looking very dirty now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2018, 18:47:35
Well yesterday, been getting the odd coolant level warning on the daily, found the remnants of the float in the reservoir (don't know where the plastic top clip is...). Had a new reservoir in the shed so put that on the project car then put its reservoir on the daily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2018, 18:53:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2018, 18:47:35
Well yesterday, been getting the odd coolant level warning on the daily, found the remnants of the float in the reservoir (don't know where the plastic top clip is...). Had a new reservoir in the shed so put that on the project car then put its reservoir on the daily.
You might want to find the retainer... It's just the wrong size and might find its way into the plumbing :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 September 2018, 18:58:36
Changed the oil and all filters on the BMW.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 September 2018, 20:45:01
Washed it …..again.  :)
By the grumbling sounds coming from the front of the 190 the last couple of days I need to change the lower balljoints very soon.
If ignored they fail, which results in the car flipping onto its roof if enough speed is involved.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 03 September 2018, 21:03:13
Spent the morning removing sat nav mechanisms from 2 NCDC ,s and swopping them back after finding the hopefully quick fix would get working nav again..unfortunately it didn't.

Slight result though after fitting spare NCDC back into car with GID inplace of CID,the nav has shown signs of working so the fault must lie within the original headunit….only issue now is the Monochrome GID is dead and has no images at all on screen so having fun and games trying to establish if all operations with the headunit work...…….didn't realise the Headunit would work without the screen working ,although have been advised screen was paired to headunit
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2018, 22:55:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2018, 18:53:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2018, 18:47:35
Well yesterday, been getting the odd coolant level warning on the daily, found the remnants of the float in the reservoir (don't know where the plastic top clip is...). Had a new reservoir in the shed so put that on the project car then put its reservoir on the daily.
You might want to find the retainer... It's just the wrong size and might find its way into the plumbing :'(
Well no sign of it in the header and done over 1100 miles since the first low coolant message  ::) :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2018, 12:55:35
Had a nice new solar reflective screen fitted by Autoglass. The fitter was a really nice fella who seemed to be a perfectionist, so hopefully all will be ok.

No serious rust under the screen, just a little surface rust along the bottom, which I sanded down and treat with Bilthambers finest.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 September 2018, 12:58:25
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 September 2018, 12:55:35
Had a nice new solar reflective screen fitted by Autoglass. The fitter was a really nice fella who seemed to be a perfectionist, so hopefully all will be ok.

No serious rust under the screen, just a little surface rust along the bottom, which I sanded down and treat with Bilthambers finest.
First time for everything, but very much a positive result :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 September 2018, 13:01:19
In trying to trace the source of fumes entering the cabin, have discovered a perished fuel line to the fuel rail, so will need to order some iso 7840 hose and might as well do the filter and associated rubbery from the tank forwards...  :-\
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2018, 18:34:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 September 2018, 12:58:25
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 September 2018, 12:55:35
Had a nice new solar reflective screen fitted by Autoglass. The fitter was a really nice fella who seemed to be a perfectionist, so hopefully all will be ok.

No serious rust under the screen, just a little surface rust along the bottom, which I sanded down and treat with Bilthambers finest.
First time for everything, but very much a positive result :y

He was the same age as me. Told me that he wouldn't trust most of the young fitters to top up screenwash never mind fitting a screen.  ;D
I never knew my car had a reflective type screen, but I noticed it straight way on the new one once fitted.  :-\
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 September 2018, 19:02:05
Did he fit new glasses too ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2018, 19:14:55
I am due a visit to Specsavers now you mention it.  ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 September 2018, 19:16:05
Thee and me both :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 September 2018, 17:30:37
Retrieved it so I can leave it in an undesirable location tomorrow night.  Also gave it a top up of much needed air.
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 September 2018, 19:54:03
Another clean inside and out.
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Post by: Tick Tock on 05 September 2018, 20:38:32
Cleaned out both front wheel arches, Dinitrolled the internal chassis legs and sills, fitted replacement wishbones. Whilst under there, ripped off the remainder of the pre-cat shroud on the N/S, undid the engine oil filter housing (easier to get to with no track rods in the way) and found out I didn't have the cartridge filter on the shelf as I thought I did.... never mind, at least it was easy to undo for when I do get a replacement (horror stories abound on here when the filter housing just spins around because it's been tightened more than 15 N/M). Weather and mood dependant will result in the shocks, hubs and brakes being refitted, and at least she will be rolling again!
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Post by: kingshott50 on 05 September 2018, 20:40:53
Had to change my alloys wheels, hit a curb got a buckle so i am after a facelift elite 5 spoke alloy if anyone got
1 for sale,so i got my old alloys on with winter tyres a bit early i no .Got rocker covers to do next on my list
and she passed MOT so happy days  ;D
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Post by: Keith ABS on 06 September 2018, 12:18:34
 Loading the Monza ready for the trip to Holland tonight to go to the Big Opels show in Dinther
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 September 2018, 14:48:06
Brought it home (the Merc) & parked it in the garage at the new house , been in my old neighbours garage since we moved a fortnight ago finally cleared the garage out lots of space now .
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Post by: dave the builder on 06 September 2018, 22:00:30
stripped one of the astra G estates of many parts ready for scrapping it
(now the ebay astra H dirty diesel is on the fleet as a replacement )
sods law says once it's gone, all the other astras will want parts i did not bother taking off the scrapper  ;D
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Post by: henryd on 06 September 2018, 22:24:36
Mot'd the Touareg today (straight pass) and washed and polished the Merc,found time to earn a few quid as well ::)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 09 September 2018, 18:47:43
Removed the radiator drain plug on the daily as it weeps when the car is cooling down, unfortunately only halve the plug came out. Tried to seal the remaining bit and screw it back in but pissing out as it cools down again.

Sure I have a spare used radiator in the shed at my dad's so you can guess next weekends job.  :D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 September 2018, 14:42:44
Got told today that the F-Pace replacement has been sold!

Now I have to chose something and get a build to order vehicle then wait, the Velar is looking tempting.
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2018, 16:46:00
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 September 2018, 14:42:44
Got told today that the F-Pace replacement has been sold!

Now I have to chose something and get a build to order vehicle then wait, the Velar is looking tempting.
That's an F-Pace in RR drag, isn't it?
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Post by: ronnyd on 11 September 2018, 17:14:56
Had 2 new tyres fitted on the front, so have doubled the value of the car. :D
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Post by: tunnie on 11 September 2018, 17:16:19
Getting to leave it at home all week as 3rd person to our lift share is driving, means I could go "Full TB mode" on my return, as I've banked a lot of fuel.  ::)  ;D
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 September 2018, 22:09:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2018, 16:46:00
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 September 2018, 14:42:44
Got told today that the F-Pace replacement has been sold!

Now I have to chose something and get a build to order vehicle then wait, the Velar is looking tempting.
That's an F-Pace in RR drag, isn't it?

XF on stilts I thought?!  :P
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Post by: Andy H on 11 September 2018, 22:25:54
Bought a Ford mummy bus  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2018, 22:40:44
Quote from: Andy H on 11 September 2018, 22:25:54
Bought a Ford mummy bus  ::)
Smax or Shalhambraxy?
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Post by: Andy H on 11 September 2018, 23:22:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2018, 22:40:44
Quote from: Andy H on 11 September 2018, 22:25:54
Bought a Ford mummy bus  ::)
Smax or Shalhambraxy?
2008 Ford Galaxy (built/designed by Ford from 2006 not VW/SEAT)

SWMBO refuses to drive a manual which severely restricts the choices unfortunately.

It is a 2.0 tdci 140 bhp with the 6 speed powershift gearbox (or powershit depending on your point of view).

Changing the gearbox fluid and filter will be one of my first tasks.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2018, 23:26:41
Ah yes, the Mondeo van... :D At least it's not the 1.8 powershit ;)
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Post by: tunnie on 12 September 2018, 08:11:53
Quote from: Andy H on 11 September 2018, 23:22:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2018, 22:40:44
Quote from: Andy H on 11 September 2018, 22:25:54
Bought a Ford mummy bus  ::)
Smax or Shalhambraxy?
2008 Ford Galaxy (built/designed by Ford from 2006 not VW/SEAT)

SWMBO refuses to drive a manual which severely restricts the choices unfortunately.

It is a 2.0 tdci 140 bhp with the 6 speed powershift gearbox (or powershit depending on your point of view).

Changing the gearbox fluid and filter will be one of my first tasks.

Snap on the Mrs driving Autos, but to be fair after a family day out an auto is nice.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 September 2018, 08:12:40
Quote from: jimmy944 on 11 September 2018, 22:09:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2018, 16:46:00
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 11 September 2018, 14:42:44
Got told today that the F-Pace replacement has been sold!

Now I have to chose something and get a build to order vehicle then wait, the Velar is looking tempting.
That's an F-Pace in RR drag, isn't it?

XF on stilts I thought?!  :P

All D7A platform, no bad thing as its means it keeps the excellent all round double wishbone setup, very different drive train on the Velar (permanent all wheel drive as opposed to the setup on the F-Pace).

Velar HSE ordered, god knows what the lead time is!
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Post by: Keith ABS on 12 September 2018, 15:24:16
 Put the Monza away after 5 day trip to Holland
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2018, 17:38:21
Following on from Chiltern Railways' incompetence, I decided to lose some aggression on the way back from the station.  Its awfully quick, and awfully nimble when some idiot of a double idiot doing about a third of my speed decides to pull into the outside lane without looking or signalling. 
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Post by: pscocoa on 13 September 2018, 17:47:29
Not all things - Chiltern based are bad. Must give a plug for HazzyDayz VW and Audi retrofitters in Markyate near St Albans.

Having had a quote from the VW dealer for a new infotainment system RNS810 which is fitted to the Phaeton (Video player/Hard Disk Drive etc etc) of £5300 I took myself over to HazzyDayz who rebuilt the software and upgraded maps etc to latest features for £270!!!


You hardly ever see Phaetons but there were 3 there today in the City of Markyate.


Fantastic bunch of guys and the rebuild took several hours so went to visit the sights of St Albans!!
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Post by: tunnie on 13 September 2018, 20:56:41
Quote from: pscocoa on 13 September 2018, 17:47:29
Not all things - Chiltern based are bad. Must give a plug for HazzyDayz VW and Audi retrofitters in Markyate near St Albans.

Having had a quote from the VW dealer for a new infotainment system RNS810 which is fitted to the Phaeton (Video player/Hard Disk Drive etc etc) of £5300 I took myself over to HazzyDayz who rebuilt the software and upgraded maps etc to latest features for £270!!!


You hardly ever see Phaetons but there were 3 there today in the City of Markyate.


Fantastic bunch of guys and the rebuild took several hours so went to visit the sights of St Albans!!

Sounds like a good fine, do they only in car entrainment only? Or a garage as well? Seen Pheatons now for about £3k on trader  :o
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Post by: pscocoa on 13 September 2018, 22:03:01
They are specialists in all areas of electronic retro fit - cruise control, lighting, Sat nav, engine stuff.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 September 2018, 22:24:39
Phaetons will only get cheaper... Set of tyres, £800-1,000... Brakes, same... V6 timing chain, writes the car off... Dsg, writes the car off...
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Post by: pscocoa on 13 September 2018, 23:31:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 September 2018, 22:24:39
Phaetons will only get cheaper... Set of tyres, £800-1,000... Brakes, same... V6 timing chain, writes the car off... Dsg, writes the car off...

Not cheap but tyres £130ish, discs and pads at an indie about £600 all round. Hope I do not hit the other issues. Still on original exhaust so that should be fun. But mileage on tyres has been excellent - 43000 on rears and 24000 on fronts. I occasionally think of a change but quickly revert back when I look at  the Touareg new price. Phaeton looks and drives like new still so will continue. It has cost on average £1000 a year for servicing, tyres, brakes and repairs. Only had brakes done by indie so far rest at main dealer.
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Post by: pscocoa on 13 September 2018, 23:33:13
not sure if I mentioned before but dealer price for new infotainment system was £5300 - so £270 to get it fixed today was appreciated.
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Post by: BazaJT on 14 September 2018, 22:01:42
£5300 is cheap :D I know the one for the Nissan Navarra retailed out a couple of years ago at just shy of £8,000 :o
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 September 2018, 12:29:26
Quote from: BazaJT on 14 September 2018, 22:01:42
£5300 is cheap :D I know the one for the Nissan Navarra retailed out a couple of years ago at just shy of £8,000 :o

Be a real bummer to buy that and then find the chassis is in two halves. :o
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Post by: Lagondanet on 15 September 2018, 13:11:47
Last week. Radiator replaced, new shocks and cam belt changed by Master Serek at SOS in Huntingdon. Good job. Top man.  :y

Oh and a couple of weeks before corrosion and dings all over attended to locally. Ouch. But looking better now.
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Post by: tunnie on 15 September 2018, 15:48:23
Washed and hoovered both 3.2 and the Zaf, general check over. Spotted a few chips in Zaf's windscreen.

Checked all the fluids.

All good for now.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 September 2018, 16:25:29
Nothing as usual, but I have a week off work at long last. So hoping to muster the energy and inclination to start into the to do list I had ready some time in May.
We shall see.  ::)
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Post by: Nick W on 15 September 2018, 17:17:09
Sorted some of the stuff that I took out of the Omega. There's a lot less space in a Metro to put it!
The dash cam stuck to the screen with some trim tape, and the fire extinguisher simple bolts to the front of the seat crossmember. But I can't get anything like as much in a 13" spare wheel compared to a 17"
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Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2018, 19:42:15
Toyed with washing it, but the boiler needed some loving, and whilst I had the soldering iron out got sidetracked modding a server PSU to be a charger PSU, and swapping some speed controllers over on one of the quads.

By time I'd cut the grass, it was too dark to think about washing anything ;D
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Post by: New POD on 15 September 2018, 19:59:46
Today I have fitted new steering ends. 

Unfortunately I had to do it on my drive.  But my ball joint splitter still works after 30 years (I thought I'd lost it as I hadn't had to use it for 15 years)

When complete I took a chance and drove to the industrial estate and got the last appointment for the laser alignment.  £29 quid to get the toe in/out right.

Result?

1) Less pulling to the left on braking*- the left joint was breaked.
2) Vibration on brakes? GONE.... I assume because the tyre isn't having to fight with the road.

*There's still a VERY slight pull to left. But MOT due in a couple of weeks, and I've promised the MV6 a new cam belt and I might get them to throw the new wishbones on at the same time. 
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2018, 13:25:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 September 2018, 18:47:43
Removed the radiator drain plug on the daily as it weeps when the car is cooling down, unfortunately only halve the plug came out. Tried to seal the remaining bit and screw it back in but pissing out as it cools down again.

Sure I have a spare used radiator in the shed at my dad's so you can guess next weekends job.  :D

And the spare used radiator.... Weeps..... There's a few hours of my life I won't get back. I do have a brand new pattern radiator as well but it's not got the mounts for the external oil cooler do I fit / bodge it or do I spend yet more money on this car and buy another one?
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2018, 15:50:47
Buy a new cheap pattern rad, you know it makes sense
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2018, 16:09:36
Mounting points should all be present, but you will certainly need to swap the hardware over ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2018, 19:50:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2018, 16:09:36
Mounting points should all be present, but you will certainly need to swap the hardware over ;)

No they're not, otherwise I would have done that! However the very last Genuine GM replacement radiators have them as well as the internal oil cooler...  must have been simpler that way, shame the pattern ones aren't the same.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2018, 19:51:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 September 2018, 15:50:47
Buy a new cheap pattern rad, you know it makes sense
Aye... Oh well, would have been a free fix otherwise!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2018, 20:08:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 September 2018, 19:50:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2018, 16:09:36
Mounting points should all be present, but you will certainly need to swap the hardware over ;)

No they're not, otherwise I would have done that! However the very last Genuine GM replacement radiators have them as well as the internal oil cooler...  must have been simpler that way, shame the pattern ones aren't the same.
Depends on the make then... Not had a problem with the auto ones I have fitted :-\
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Post by: biggriffin on 17 September 2018, 10:12:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 September 2018, 13:25:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 September 2018, 18:47:43
Removed the radiator drain plug on the daily as it weeps when the car is cooling down, unfortunately only halve the plug came out. Tried to seal the remaining bit and screw it back in but pissing out as it cools down again.

Sure I have a spare used radiator in the shed at my dad's so you can guess next weekends job.  :D

And the spare used radiator.... Weeps..... There's a few hours of my life I won't get back. I do have a brand new pattern radiator as well but it's not got the mounts for the external oil cooler do I fit / bodge it or do I spend yet more money on this car and buy another one?


I have a 3.0L auto rad on my3.2, junked the ext-cooler and used the internal cooler on the rad, but I did have all the 3.0L pipes too.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 September 2018, 13:48:56
If you aren't going to tow pikey wagons etc. with it, just ditch the cooler.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 17 September 2018, 17:33:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 September 2018, 10:12:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 September 2018, 13:25:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 September 2018, 18:47:43
Removed the radiator drain plug on the daily as it weeps when the car is cooling down, unfortunately only halve the plug came out. Tried to seal the remaining bit and screw it back in but pissing out as it cools down again.

Sure I have a spare used radiator in the shed at my dad's so you can guess next weekends job.  :D

And the spare used radiator.... Weeps..... There's a few hours of my life I won't get back. I do have a brand new pattern radiator as well but it's not got the mounts for the external oil cooler do I fit / bodge it or do I spend yet more money on this car and buy another one?


I have a 3.0L auto rad on my3.2, junked the ext-cooler and used the internal cooler on the rad, but I did have all the 3.0L pipes too.


Aye that's the missing bit stopping me using the other spare Rad  ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 September 2018, 17:41:44
Investigated one of the many strange noises coming from the 190. It seems it was a heat shield vibrating against the exhaust.
One down Christ knows how many more to go.  ;D
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 18 September 2018, 11:28:59
Another years ticket with only a couple of nicks in the ball joints boots for a advisory  ::)
 
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Post by: VXL V6 on 19 September 2018, 21:47:28
Fitted new wiper blades on the project, bliss, no more screeching for a few miles!
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Post by: joshwyatt on 19 September 2018, 22:25:46
Drove an Omega for the first time in years yesterday! Spent the day going over it. It’s the marked police one, not been used for years!
I took precautions before starting, but it doesn’t sound right! Cam sensor code, slight top end knock and won’t rev past 4K rpm. Tomorrow will be spent working out what’s going on  ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 September 2018, 22:33:17
Hello stranger.  :D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 September 2018, 22:46:13
Quote from: joshwyatt on 19 September 2018, 22:25:46
Drove an Omega for the first time in years yesterday! Spent the day going over it. It’s the marked police one, not been used for years!
I took precautions before starting, but it doesn’t sound right! Cam sensor code, slight top end knock and won’t rev past 4K rpm. Tomorrow will be spent working out what’s going on  ;D
Expect several temporary gremlins due to lack of use.

4k rpm could be a ticky Maf or as a result of the cam sensor code. A thorough service and some use should sort it out :y
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Post by: joshwyatt on 19 September 2018, 22:52:53
Thank you Al!
It’s nice to post again on the forum, I have missed it!
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 September 2018, 23:00:53
It really is the Hotel California of tinterweb :D
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Post by: tunnie on 20 September 2018, 13:52:40
Good to see you Josh  :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 20 September 2018, 15:45:41
Quote from: joshwyatt on 19 September 2018, 22:25:46
Drove an Omega for the first time in years yesterday! Spent the day going over it. It’s the marked police one, not been used for years!
I took precautions before starting, but it doesn’t sound right! Cam sensor code, slight top end knock and won’t rev past 4K rpm. Tomorrow will be spent working out what’s going on  ;D

Sticky followers?
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 September 2018, 16:35:42
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 September 2018, 15:45:41
Sticky followers?

Didn't they used to open for the Grateful Dead back in the early 70's  :-\
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Post by: Shackeng on 20 September 2018, 16:53:32
That's a bit after my time. ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 September 2018, 21:27:50
Bloody hell, Josh is alive!

Gave mine a quick wash to get the filth off, expecting a rainstorm so haven't done the full works.
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Post by: Andy H on 22 September 2018, 22:21:21
Drove it - after nearly two weeks of driving the new (to me) Galaxy/Mondeo Van around the country.

Surprised how small the MV6 Estate feels  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2018, 10:25:34
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 September 2018, 21:27:50
Bloody hell, Josh is alive!
I know. I must have put the novichok on the wrong door ;D
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2018, 13:04:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 September 2018, 10:25:34
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 September 2018, 21:27:50
Bloody hell, Josh is alive!
I know. I must have put the novichok on the wrong door ;D
We need to have a curry sometime... :y

Then you can put it on the chicken and chips. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2018, 13:08:48
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 September 2018, 13:04:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 September 2018, 10:25:34
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 September 2018, 21:27:50
Bloody hell, Josh is alive!
I know. I must have put the novichok on the wrong door ;D
We need to have a curry sometime... :y

Then you can put it on the chicken and chips. ;D
Did I mention, I had a Tiffins last night?
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Post by: joshwyatt on 23 September 2018, 19:55:14
I wondered why someone had sent me a new cologne with no return address 😂
Maybe a very overdue Oxford meet & curry could be in order?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2018, 20:13:44
Quote from: joshwyatt on 23 September 2018, 19:55:14
Maybe a very overdue Oxford meet & curry could be in order?
YES!
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 September 2018, 22:23:13
Fitted a new (Pattern) radiator to the daily driver, so far no leaks.  :y
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Post by: ronnyd on 23 September 2018, 22:38:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Every side of Ipswich is the wrong side. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 24 September 2018, 20:50:18
Changed coolant temperature sensor and temperature gauge sender unit and while in there decided to change thermostat too.Doing these as since oil cooler change the temperature gauge has got up to about 90 before the fans kicked in and dropped the temperature back to about 75 and then repeating the cycle without holding a steady temperature.Hopefully changing these will sort that issue[it's already had a new radiator and fan thermoswitches this year] before something else crops up.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 24 September 2018, 21:59:38
Visited TB to get the Gearbox software updated on the project car. Cheers Mr TB  :y

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Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2018, 18:03:37
Noticed (well, that Gixer fella noticed) a bulge in the sidewall of one of the tyres.

Bugger 'dangle berries' shit opps 'dangle berries' cock.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 27 September 2018, 21:32:08
Took my 3.2 MV6 for an MOT last week.  :-[ failed on passenger side hand brake.  Not bad for 204000 miles. Saturday Mornings job is new shoes and re-adjust.  Hoping not the cable.
Then do the cambelt - as I wanted to see an MOT pass first.
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Post by: Lazydocker on 28 September 2018, 15:27:07
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 September 2018, 22:38:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Every side of Ipswich is the wrong side. :D

Especially about 45 miles West of Ipswich  :-X  ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 September 2018, 15:30:53
Had a proper look underneath the 3.2.
Right hand rear self levelling shock absorber has spat its oil out so a new pair required. The vertical facing fuel line above the diff is quite badly corroded over the first couple of inches. Is this a return pipe, as if it is it doesn't do much returning.  ::)  Looks a shit to get at as well.  :-\ Exhaust is stainless and all ok there.
The inside face of the front brake discs are in a shocking state so new discs and pads required. It also needs four new tyres. Front offside chassis rail near front brake sensor clipping point needs a wire brush and a lick of paint but is not crunchy behind it thankfully. Left hand side is fine. Front end bushings and suspension appears ok when levered. Waxoyl fired along the cills a few years back keeps them looking wet but who knows what's lurking behind there.  :-\

At what stage do you decide to get rid.  :-\  It is still a tidy car and runs very well, a bit too well sometimes.  ::)  Decisions, decisions.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 September 2018, 16:14:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 September 2018, 15:30:53
Had a proper look underneath the 3.2.
.............
At what stage do you decide to get rid.  :-\  It is still a tidy car and runs very well, a bit too well sometimes.  ::)  Decisions, decisions.

Should have added, im lucky enough to be able to do the jobs above myself so it's only a few hundred pounds. It's mostly general wear and tear on service items anyway. Against a new car it will hopefully still be worth it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2018, 16:59:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 September 2018, 15:30:53
At what stage do you decide to get rid.  :-\  It is still a tidy car and runs very well, a bit too well sometimes.  ::)  Decisions, decisions.
Thanks a hard decision, as there is little out there that matches the Omega, for reasonable money.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 September 2018, 19:10:41
Quote from: Lazydocker on 28 September 2018, 15:27:07
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 September 2018, 22:38:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Every side of Ipswich is the wrong side. :D

Especially about 45 miles West of Ipswich :-X  ::) :D
???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 September 2018, 20:32:15
Way I figure it is what's it going to cost to repair add onto that figure what the car's worth not fixed add those two sums together then figure what you'd get for that money that's not going to need cash throwing at it for say a year.If the answer is nothing then fix it and keep it if the answer is something you fancy then get rid a buy the "something else".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2018, 21:13:13
Replaced a breather hose and corrected an exhaust blow on the Trolley yesterday.

Today visited a rather unhappy 3.2...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 September 2018, 21:47:49
Quote from: BazaJT on 28 September 2018, 20:32:15
Way I figure it is what's it going to cost to repair add onto that figure what the car's worth not fixed add those two sums together then figure what you'd get for that money that's not going to need cash throwing at it for say a year.If the answer is nothing then fix it and keep it if the answer is something you fancy then get rid a buy the "something else".
It's an omega. £50 not fixed, £75 fixed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2018, 15:36:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Its well known what my views are of Ipswich.

It would appear a contracted something unpleasant on my day trip to the shithole  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 September 2018, 17:32:46
Drove it to jockular land, and gave the tubes a good clean out over the pass of Glenshee. I'd forgotten how nicely the Omega handles on the twisties, and how forgiving it is when thrown into bends, even at rather "optimistic" speeds at times. :-X And all with everything bar the kitchen sink in the back too. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 29 September 2018, 20:22:05
Had the Merc valeted, been neglecting it recently due to the house move it's now gleaming again 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2018, 20:41:01
Wishbones and trackrods on the Trolley. Strangely easier than the Omega, in spite of being fundamentally the same design and wwd :-\

Tracking needs a tweak, but steering now self centres and car drives more nicely.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 30 September 2018, 00:57:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2018, 15:36:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Its well known what my views are of Ipswich.

It would appear a contracted something unpleasant on my day trip to the shithole  >:(

I keep telling you that you can’t catch Gout! ::) ::) :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2018, 02:53:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 30 September 2018, 00:57:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2018, 15:36:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Its well known what my views are of Ipswich.

It would appear a contracted something unpleasant on my day trip to the shithole  >:(

I keep telling you that you can’t catch Gout! ::) ::) :D :D
It wasn't that I came away with.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2018, 03:30:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2018, 02:53:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 30 September 2018, 00:57:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2018, 15:36:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Its well known what my views are of Ipswich.

It would appear a contracted something unpleasant on my day trip to the shithole  >:(

I keep telling you that you can’t catch Gout! ::) ::) :D :D
It wasn't that I came away with.
Goat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 September 2018, 07:40:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2018, 02:53:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 30 September 2018, 00:57:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2018, 15:36:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Its well known what my views are of Ipswich.

It would appear a contracted something unpleasant on my day trip to the shithole  >:(

I keep telling you that you can’t catch Gout! ::) ::) :D :D
It wasn't that I came away with.
Webbed feet? An extra finger?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2018, 07:41:35
Crabs ? It is near the sea.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 September 2018, 11:41:20
Finally got finished changing temp sender,coolant temp sensor and thermostat.So that's 7hrs total garage time[I have to keep stopping to ease the aches and pains]and then found battery has gone flat so at present can't check for any leaks under pressure or bleed the cooling system.Ah,well job for another day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 30 September 2018, 11:42:38
 Will be sorning the Monza for winter
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2018, 14:05:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 September 2018, 07:41:35
Crabs ? It is near the sea.  ;D
West of Ipswich?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2018, 15:31:28
Depends how far west.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 October 2018, 13:27:22
Drove it to work, it really likes the crisp morning air we have lately.

Just been really appreciating the power, ride and comfort lately. Compared to car share buddy's very expensive per month, M140i.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2018, 13:41:47
Nothing yet. Im trying to muster up some energy and motivation to do something.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 October 2018, 13:59:01
Did oil and filter plus bled some fresh brake fluid on the daily after passing the 200K mark (much delayed as I'd been using the project car for a couple of weeks while I sorted out a radiator)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2018, 16:22:16
Quote from: STEMO on 30 September 2018, 07:40:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2018, 02:53:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 30 September 2018, 00:57:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2018, 15:36:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Its well known what my views are of Ipswich.

It would appear a contracted something unpleasant on my day trip to the shithole  >:(

I keep telling you that you can’t catch Gout! ::) ::) :D :D
It wasn't that I came away with.
Webbed feet? An extra finger?
A NIP
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2018, 16:23:22
Yesterday, dumped the 7 seater battlebus and picked up a 12 seater
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 17:01:43
More holibobs  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 01 October 2018, 17:03:10
stripped ,cleaned,copperslipped all four calipers and derusted discs, helped by the wife bringing out some toast and a cuppa miday,
 can honestly say toast and copperslip with rust dust is an aquired taste :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 18:09:49
Quote from: Omegatoy on 01 October 2018, 17:03:10
stripped ,cleaned,copperslipped all four calipers and derusted discs, helped by the wife bringing out some toast and a cuppa miday,
 can honestly say toast and copperslip with rust dust is an aquired taste :P
As is Marmite  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2018, 18:18:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2018, 16:22:16
Quote from: STEMO on 30 September 2018, 07:40:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2018, 02:53:57
Quote from: Lazydocker on 30 September 2018, 00:57:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2018, 15:36:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2018, 08:35:19
Drove it to the wrong side of Ipswich and back, and had to put some go-go juice in in the process.  That might be the first time I've put fuel on since Scotland...
Its well known what my views are of Ipswich.

It would appear a contracted something unpleasant on my day trip to the shithole  >:(

I keep telling you that you can’t catch Gout! ::) ::) :D :D
It wasn't that I came away with.
Webbed feet? An extra finger?
A NIP

Oh dear. Selling the Jaaaaaaaag and buying a pushbike might e on the cards then ?   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2018, 18:25:50
The front end of mine has been very wandery on  cambers and even thickly painted white lines recently. Decided to swap front & rear wheels today to see if it helps. Discovered front tyres are close to the legal limit so that probably explains the symptoms.
When I took the rear wheels of I noticed serious cracking on the inner sidewall of one of the tyres, so need to replace all four.  :'(
Hoping to get one pair changed tomorrow and the other pair when I next get paid.
Also cleaned up and treat some minor areas of corrosion before it really gets a hold.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2018, 20:39:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 17:01:43
More holibobs  :D
Surprisingly, they let me in the country
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 01 October 2018, 20:42:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 18:09:49
Quote from: Omegatoy on 01 October 2018, 17:03:10
stripped ,cleaned,copperslipped all four calipers and derusted discs, helped by the wife bringing out some toast and a cuppa miday,
 can honestly say toast and copperslip with rust dust is an aquired taste :P
As is Marmite  :D

love marmite! and bovril,not keen on jam :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 October 2018, 20:43:17
Quote from: Omegatoy on 01 October 2018, 20:42:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 18:09:49
Quote from: Omegatoy on 01 October 2018, 17:03:10
stripped ,cleaned,copperslipped all four calipers and derusted discs, helped by the wife bringing out some toast and a cuppa miday,
 can honestly say toast and copperslip with rust dust is an aquired taste :P
As is Marmite  :D

love marmite! and bovril,not keen on jam :y
I like marmite and jam sandwiches.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 21:05:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2018, 20:39:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 17:01:43
More holibobs  :D
Surprisingly, they let me in the country
Land of the Free, and home of the Brave 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 October 2018, 21:06:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 21:05:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2018, 20:39:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 17:01:43
More holibobs  :D
Surprisingly, they let me in the country
Land of the Free, and home of the Brave 8)
Hope he doesn't get shot or sexually assaulted.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 21:39:17
Quote from: STEMO on 01 October 2018, 21:06:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 21:05:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2018, 20:39:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 17:01:43
More holibobs  :D
Surprisingly, they let me in the country
Land of the Free, and home of the Brave 8)
Hope he doesn't get shot or sexually assaulted.  ;D
It's Vegas Baby :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2018, 21:41:19
Broke it.

Well technically not mine... Killed the batteries on a DAF CF330 :D

Only came back from DAF today following a service ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 October 2018, 15:45:48
Left it running all night and finished off with an hour on the M23/A23 to top it off.

I pity the poor sod who gets lumped with it when we're done with it... Limited to 53mph and utterly gutless... :o struggled to maintain 40 up Handcross Hill empty :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 October 2018, 16:46:56
Took the project car to see Tony Bones for a little bit of Geometry correction  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 02 October 2018, 19:24:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 October 2018, 15:45:48
Left it running all night and finished off with an hour on the M23/A23 to top it off.

I pity the poor sod who gets lumped with it when we're done with it... Limited to 53mph and utterly gutless... :o struggled to maintain 40 up Handcross Hill empty :D

It,s the future don,t ya know.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 15:19:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
S'pose I should think about ordering £466 worth of rubber, for when I get back  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 15:39:26
Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.
Sir Tig believes in the black and round principle of tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 16:21:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 15:39:26
Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.
Sir Tig believes in the black and round principle of tyres.

Well....he used to own a Marina. I suppose putting good tyres on a Marina (or on an elderly derv BMW) is the same as putting a dress and lipstick on a pig. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 16:33:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 16:21:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 15:39:26
Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.
Sir Tig believes in the black and round principle of tyres.

Well....he used to own a Marina. I suppose putting good tyres on a Marina (or on an elderly derv BMW) is the same as putting a dress and lipstick on a pig. :)
Poor Tigger  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 October 2018, 16:46:08
Replaced headlight bulbs on the Hyundai one blown but I always replace as a pair .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 October 2018, 16:52:47
Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.

I did.  2 new front tyres, front and rear toe adjusted.  :y

Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 15:39:26
Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.
Sir Tig believes in the black and round principle of tyres.

So should you, the way you get through (premium) tyres!  ::)  :P

I've replaced the front tyres with the same Runway 926's, as I got 15000 miles out of the previous set  :y  and probably would have got 20,000 if the alignment had stayed true.  ::)

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 16:21:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 15:39:26
Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.
Sir Tig believes in the black and round principle of tyres.

Well....he used to own a Marina. I suppose putting good tyres on a Marina (or on an elderly derv BMW) is the same as putting a dress and lipstick on a pig. :)

This behaviour is unknown in Dorset/Devon, so I can only assume it's a Lincolnshire custom.  :)

Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 16:33:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 16:21:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 15:39:26
Quote from: STEMO on 06 October 2018, 15:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 15:17:03
Treated the BMW to £200 worth of tyres and alignment.  :)
You're supposed to replace both tyres on one axle.
Sir Tig believes in the black and round principle of tyres.

Well....he used to own a Marina. I suppose putting good tyres on a Marina (or on an elderly derv BMW) is the same as putting a dress and lipstick on a pig. :)
Poor Tigger  ;D

Piss poor Tigger now!  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 17:20:16
I assumed £200 would cover all four tyres. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 October 2018, 17:24:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 17:20:16
I assumed £200 would cover all four tyres. :)

No I went for Premium Budgets!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 17:30:03
Budget tyres don't match my driving styles.  There are times I need some level of grip.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 17:49:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 17:24:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 17:20:16
I assumed £200 would cover all four tyres. :)

No I went for Premium Budgets!  ;D

One up from Wanli Ditchfinders then. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 October 2018, 18:12:10
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 17:49:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 17:24:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 October 2018, 17:20:16
I assumed £200 would cover all four tyres. :)

No I went for Premium Budgets!  ;D

One up from Wanli Ditchfinders then. :y

Runway 926 @ £68 each.   :)

I have them on both cars and as said earlier got about 15,000 miles from the set I replaced today.  :y

I do a lot of motorway driving, but I also enjoy a bit of 'spirited' driving through the twisties and havn't ended up in the hedge yet.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 October 2018, 18:41:06
Is i time for a Christmas tyre thread  :P

I replaced a blown rad hose on the 75k ebay astra H estate (1.7cdti tractor juice edition)
the hardest one to get at ,under the egr cooler etc  ;D
about £5 in clips and pipe ,the coolant i replaced £14,the skin no longer on my knuckles... priceless    :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2018, 19:12:43
Winter tyre threads are banned before the first frost :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 October 2018, 19:23:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2018, 19:12:43
Winter tyre threads are banned before the first frost :D

Quote from: dave the builder on 06 October 2018, 18:41:06
Is i time for a Christmas tyre thread  :P
Tyres good enough for Santa's reindeer  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 October 2018, 19:25:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2018, 19:12:43
Winter tyre threads are banned before the first frost :D


I wish you'd posted that before I had a conversation about them in the pub this afternoon ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2018, 19:26:10
How did it go?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 October 2018, 19:37:05
With a pint of Masterbrew.


So much better than any we've had here :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2018, 19:50:37
That's what's missing, virtual beer :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: jarqo1981 on 06 October 2018, 19:55:24
Replaced belt tensioner roller ...

(https://i.imgur.com/oYozshs.jpg?1)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 October 2018, 20:10:30
Quote from: jarqo1981 on 06 October 2018, 19:55:24
Replaced belt tensioner roller ...

yes, it looks a little worn  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 23:29:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 18:12:10
but I also enjoy a bit of 'spirited' driving through the twisties and havn't ended up in the hedge yet.  ::)
I suspect our definition of "spirited" may differ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 23:31:29
Quote from: jarqo1981 on 06 October 2018, 19:55:24
Replaced belt tensioner roller ...

You've hd your moneys worth from that....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 October 2018, 23:57:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 23:29:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 18:12:10
but I also enjoy a bit of 'spirited' driving through the twisties and havn't ended up in the hedge yet.  ::)
I suspect our definition of "spirited" may differ ;D

Probably.  I've always thought that it would be in the public interest for your licence to be revoked!  :P  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2018, 23:17:45
Changed the seized handbrake cable on the Trolley. Still have the offside one to do, but no rush as handbrake now spot on  8)

Not alot else to do before it's MoT ready...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 October 2018, 09:31:03
Ordered a replacement for the XF for the wife to have
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2018, 14:43:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 23:57:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 October 2018, 23:29:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 October 2018, 18:12:10
but I also enjoy a bit of 'spirited' driving through the twisties and havn't ended up in the hedge yet.  ::)
I suspect our definition of "spirited" may differ ;D

Probably.  I've always thought that it would be in the public interest for your licence to be revoked!  :P  ::)  ;D
Well, who knows what will be waiting for me when I return ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2018, 14:44:14
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 08 October 2018, 09:31:03
Ordered a replacement for the XF for the wife to have
But what?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2018, 15:27:21
A 30k mile six month old F Pace probably... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2018, 15:40:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2018, 15:27:21
A 30k mile six month old F Pace probably... :D
Mrs TB will be waiting for him to wear out his Evoque, and see how much that goes for.  For some unfathomable reason, she has always wanted an Evoque from the first time she saw one....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 October 2018, 16:23:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2018, 15:27:21
A 30k mile six month old F Pace probably... :D

SVR? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 October 2018, 16:38:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 October 2018, 15:40:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2018, 15:27:21
A 30k mile six month old F Pace probably... :D
Mrs TB will be waiting for him to wear out his Evoque, and see how much that goes for.  For some unfathomable reason, she has always wanted an Evoque from the first time she saw one....

 :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 October 2018, 09:02:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 October 2018, 15:40:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2018, 15:27:21
A 30k mile six month old F Pace probably... :D
Mrs TB will be waiting for him to wear out his Evoque, and see how much that goes for.  For some unfathomable reason, she has always wanted an Evoque from the first time she saw one....

I didn't get the Evoque, they sold all the stock!

That said the new one does look very nice.

A Velar is on order to replace the F-Pace, and I would buy an F-Pace as its a great drive, economical if you go steady but, hold their money far to much
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 October 2018, 09:03:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 October 2018, 16:23:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2018, 15:27:21
A 30k mile six month old F Pace probably... :D

SVR? :y

Its for the wife........ ;D ;D ;D....but it is petrol and a saloon car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 09 October 2018, 15:40:11
Serviced big blue. Needs a rear brake cleanup though as the pads are sticking ever so slightly and making a little noise as they catch going round....

And traded in the Zafira and C3 Picasso
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 October 2018, 12:47:57
Picked up the Battlebus and drove it home.  Managed no sleep on plane, but determined to stay awake in order to reduce jet lag
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 14 October 2018, 13:07:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 October 2018, 12:47:57
Picked up the Battlebus and drove it home.  Managed no sleep on plane, but determined to stay awake in order to reduce jet lag

It never worked for me in over 30 years of professional flying, I and most of my colleagues, found that going to sleep when ready worked best, even if only for a couple of hours. We still do that, particularly flying Eastbound, and find it allows us to get back on UK time quicker.
I believe correct use of melatonin helps considerably, although I have never tried it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 October 2018, 14:10:32
Got a couple of hours in this morning.  Hopefully be enough until tonight...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 October 2018, 17:06:37
My job, which consists mostly of nightshifts, with several days off in between has a similar effect to jetlag. Ive tried all sorts, but have settled on just going to sleep when Im tired, whatever time of day that happens to be.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 October 2018, 17:41:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 October 2018, 17:06:37
My job, which consists mostly of nightshifts, with several days off in between has a similar effect to jetlag. Ive tried all sorts, but have settled on just going to sleep when Im tired, whatever time of day that happens to be.  ;)
This...

Finished work on Friday morning, slept till 7pm, awake til 5 am, dragged up at 11am, slept all afternoon, awake till 3am, up at 12 for breakfast and back to bed. Up just now to take the dog out...

Likely back to sleep about 2, then back at work tomorrow evening  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 14 October 2018, 18:40:03
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 October 2018, 17:06:37
My job, which consists mostly of nightshifts, with several days off in between has a similar effect to jetlag. Ive tried all sorts, but have settled on just going to sleep when Im tired, whatever time of day that happens to be.  ;)

Precisely the method we used. :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 08:50:16
Stripped the plenum and intake off of kitty to replace a breather elbow that was leaking and causing the EML to come on randomly.  Changed the coils and plugs while I was at it and had the dreaded coolant hose plastics break on me too so there was another 120 quid in parts.  Swapped out the stabilisor rods and drop links too as they were shot.

Anyone would think an MOT is on the horizon ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 October 2018, 09:26:01
Called into the Jag dealer on Saturday, they have not placed the new car order yet..................
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 09:58:34
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 October 2018, 09:26:01
Called into the Jag dealer on Saturday, they have not placed the new car order yet..................


I thought there were plenty spare stock available?  Just grab one of them  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2018, 10:55:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 October 2018, 17:41:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 October 2018, 17:06:37
My job, which consists mostly of nightshifts, with several days off in between has a similar effect to jetlag. Ive tried all sorts, but have settled on just going to sleep when Im tired, whatever time of day that happens to be.  ;)
This...

Finished work on Friday morning, slept till 7pm, awake til 5 am, dragged up at 11am, slept all afternoon, awake till 3am, up at 12 for breakfast and back to bed. Up just now to take the dog out...

Likely back to sleep about 2, then back at work tomorrow evening  :D
Aye, understood, but given my normal sleep issues, need to get back to normality before I go back to work.

Was in bed and asleep by 9 last night, and awake and up by 10 this morning.  That should do it :).  Fingers crossed....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2018, 10:56:17
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 October 2018, 09:26:01
Called into the Jag dealer on Saturday, they have not placed the new car order yet..................
Don't tell me. Let me guess. Strathstone?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 October 2018, 11:30:24
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 09:58:34
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 October 2018, 09:26:01
Called into the Jag dealer on Saturday, they have not placed the new car order yet..................


I thought there were plenty spare stock available?  Just grab one of them  ::)

Hardly anything in right hand drive
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 October 2018, 11:31:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2018, 10:56:17
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 October 2018, 09:26:01
Called into the Jag dealer on Saturday, they have not placed the new car order yet..................
Don't tell me. Let me guess. Strathstone?

Yes, them again, I am at Castle Bromwich this week and so will check with them what is happening......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2018, 13:47:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2018, 10:55:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 October 2018, 17:41:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 October 2018, 17:06:37
My job, which consists mostly of nightshifts, with several days off in between has a similar effect to jetlag. Ive tried all sorts, but have settled on just going to sleep when Im tired, whatever time of day that happens to be.  ;)
This...

Finished work on Friday morning, slept till 7pm, awake til 5 am, dragged up at 11am, slept all afternoon, awake till 3am, up at 12 for breakfast and back to bed. Up just now to take the dog out...

Likely back to sleep about 2, then back at work tomorrow evening  :D
Aye, understood, but given my normal sleep issues, need to get back to normality before I go back to work.

Was in bed and asleep by 9 last night, and awake and up by 10 this morning.  That should do it :).  Fingers crossed....

13 hours sleep !! Lazy bastid.  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 October 2018, 13:51:01
Quote from: Migv6 on 15 October 2018, 13:47:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2018, 10:55:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 October 2018, 17:41:11
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 October 2018, 17:06:37
My job, which consists mostly of nightshifts, with several days off in between has a similar effect to jetlag. Ive tried all sorts, but have settled on just going to sleep when Im tired, whatever time of day that happens to be.  ;)
This...

Finished work on Friday morning, slept till 7pm, awake til 5 am, dragged up at 11am, slept all afternoon, awake till 3am, up at 12 for breakfast and back to bed. Up just now to take the dog out...

Likely back to sleep about 2, then back at work tomorrow evening  :D
Aye, understood, but given my normal sleep issues, need to get back to normality before I go back to work.

Was in bed and asleep by 9 last night, and awake and up by 10 this morning.  That should do it :).  Fingers crossed....

13 hours sleep !! Lazy bastid.  :o ;D

Either bone idle or close to death. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2018, 14:04:59
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 October 2018, 11:30:24
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 09:58:34
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 15 October 2018, 09:26:01
Called into the Jag dealer on Saturday, they have not placed the new car order yet..................


I thought there were plenty spare stock available?  Just grab one of them  ::)

Hardly anything in right hand drive
And? You'll only have it three months ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 October 2018, 14:20:26
This one is for SWMBO so has to remain for a lot longer.

My replacement motor is on order.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2018, 14:24:00
Fair dos, LHD probably not a good idea then...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:17:38
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 08:50:16
Stripped the plenum and intake off of kitty to replace a breather elbow that was leaking and causing the EML to come on randomly.  Changed the coils and plugs while I was at it and had the dreaded coolant hose plastics break on me too so there was another 120 quid in parts.  Swapped out the stabilisor rods and drop links too as they were shot.

Anyone would think an MOT is on the horizon ::)

Looks like I has shagged it  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 17:38:32
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:17:38
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 08:50:16
Stripped the plenum and intake off of kitty to replace a breather elbow that was leaking and causing the EML to come on randomly.  Changed the coils and plugs while I was at it and had the dreaded coolant hose plastics break on me too so there was another 120 quid in parts.  Swapped out the stabilisor rods and drop links too as they were shot.

Anyone would think an MOT is on the horizon ::)

Looks like I has shagged it  :'(
a little more information may be helpful
which part is un-happy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 15 October 2018, 17:41:13
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:17:38
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 08:50:16
Stripped the plenum and intake off of kitty to replace a breather elbow that was leaking and causing the EML to come on randomly.  Changed the coils and plugs while I was at it and had the dreaded coolant hose plastics break on me too so there was another 120 quid in parts.  Swapped out the stabilisor rods and drop links too as they were shot.

Anyone would think an MOT is on the horizon ::)

Looks like I has shagged it  :'(

metaphorically ... I hope ...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2000899/Man-admits-having-sex-with-1000-cars.html

:)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 17:45:27
one up the exhaust pipe , no harm done as they say  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:47:18
Coolant flowing out of the exhaust means only one thing.  Still flumoxed as to how I could have done it.  Filled the coolant up, burped the pipes, ran it and kept topping it up and then the telltale white plume of vapour and water pee-ing out the back  :'(

Oh well, I may have to get myself a company car now.  I'll start a new thread because I will definitely need advice on that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2018, 17:54:28
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:17:38
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 08:50:16
Stripped the plenum and intake off of kitty to replace a breather elbow that was leaking and causing the EML to come on randomly.  Changed the coils and plugs while I was at it and had the dreaded coolant hose plastics break on me too so there was another 120 quid in parts.  Swapped out the stabilisor rods and drop links too as they were shot.

Anyone would think an MOT is on the horizon ::)

Looks like I has shagged it  :'(
Eek

How badly  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:57:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2018, 17:54:28
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:17:38
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 08:50:16
Stripped the plenum and intake off of kitty to replace a breather elbow that was leaking and causing the EML to come on randomly.  Changed the coils and plugs while I was at it and had the dreaded coolant hose plastics break on me too so there was another 120 quid in parts.  Swapped out the stabilisor rods and drop links too as they were shot.

Anyone would think an MOT is on the horizon ::)

Looks like I has shagged it  :'(
Eek

How badly  :-\

There was a small stream out the offside pipe, so much so that I suspect the cyclists who use the paths may come a cropper as there is a little bit of oil from the exhaust in there too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 18:01:01
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:47:18
Coolant flowing out of the exhaust means only one thing.  Still flumoxed as to how I could have done it.  Filled the coolant up, burped the pipes, ran it and kept topping it up and then the telltale white plume of vapour and water pee-ing out the back  :'(

Oh well, I may have to get myself a company car now.  I'll start a new thread because I will definitely need advice on that.
definitely not mixed up a breather pipe with coolant line when doing the plenum ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 18:21:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 18:01:01
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:47:18
Coolant flowing out of the exhaust means only one thing.  Still flumoxed as to how I could have done it.  Filled the coolant up, burped the pipes, ran it and kept topping it up and then the telltale white plume of vapour and water pee-ing out the back  :'(

Oh well, I may have to get myself a company car now.  I'll start a new thread because I will definitely need advice on that.
definitely not mixed up a breather pipe with coolant line when doing the plenum ?

Possible I'll admit, I will need to check.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 18:59:30
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 18:21:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 18:01:01
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:47:18
Coolant flowing out of the exhaust means only one thing.  Still flumoxed as to how I could have done it.  Filled the coolant up, burped the pipes, ran it and kept topping it up and then the telltale white plume of vapour and water pee-ing out the back  :'(

Oh well, I may have to get myself a company car now.  I'll start a new thread because I will definitely need advice on that.
definitely not mixed up a breather pipe with coolant line when doing the plenum ?

Possible I'll admit, I will need to check.

 :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 19:02:54
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 18:59:30
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 18:21:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 18:01:01
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 17:47:18
Coolant flowing out of the exhaust means only one thing.  Still flumoxed as to how I could have done it.  Filled the coolant up, burped the pipes, ran it and kept topping it up and then the telltale white plume of vapour and water pee-ing out the back  :'(

Oh well, I may have to get myself a company car now.  I'll start a new thread because I will definitely need advice on that.
definitely not mixed up a breather pipe with coolant line when doing the plenum ?

Possible I'll admit, I will need to check.

 :-[
good news then  :-\
or did you want the expense of a new car  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 19:08:14
Question is how much damage have I done.  I suppose I will have to dismantle it all and dry it out first.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 October 2018, 19:14:52
Quote from: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 19:08:14
Question is how much damage have I done.  I suppose I will have to dismantle it all and dry it out first.
well you had it running ,so not hydrolocked with bent rods and holes in the block  :)
you'll probably need a couple of oil and filter changes once you dry plugs ,throttle body etc
plus side , you gave it a good colonic irrigation  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2018, 19:21:31
The pistons will probably look shiny now ;D


Seriously, hope no serious damage done, sounds hopeful :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 15 October 2018, 20:10:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2018, 19:21:31
The pistons will probably look shiny now ;D


Seriously, hope no serious damage done, sounds hopeful :y

I will have to wait until tomorrow or friday to fully strip it down and dry it out.  Fingers crossed no major harm done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 15 October 2018, 20:13:55
Sounds painful, that carbon dust gets everywhere. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 October 2018, 09:41:57
Steam cleaned combustion chambers, cat and exhaust.....will be like a new engine
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 16 October 2018, 11:29:53
So easy to do Matt, I did something similar, but not so extreme, with vac pipes on a Scirocco years ago. Fortunately, the mobile phone 'should' make life easier now. I hope it is OK. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2018, 17:34:55
Bought a new tyre  :'(


And judging by the way the Battlebus was aquaplaning on the way back from Gatwick over the weekend, that needs new fronts, irrespective of its tread wear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 October 2018, 18:26:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2018, 17:34:55
Bought a new tyre  :'(


And judging by the way the Battlebus was aquaplaning on the way back from Gatwick over the weekend, that needs new fronts, irrespective of its tread wear.

Well if you will drive at 90mph in 6 inchs of water, what do you expect?!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2018, 18:30:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 October 2018, 18:26:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 October 2018, 17:34:55
Bought a new tyre  :'(


And judging by the way the Battlebus was aquaplaning on the way back from Gatwick over the weekend, that needs new fronts, irrespective of its tread wear.

Well if you will drive at 90mph in 6 inchs of water, what do you expect?!  :o  ;D
Even at 55mph, I was fully clenched going down Chickenshit Canyon.



Maybe I'm just getting old...   ...though I think its poor quality cheap tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 October 2018, 09:13:02
Just had a chat to the Castle Bromwich factory director........he is going to keep an eye on the pending build and keep me updated  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 09:17:22
The only problem with chicken shit (A40) canyon is when you're re testing your just WIM'd setup and as you round a corner descending you find some amoeba overtaking on the non-dual lane ascending the hill...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2018, 18:59:42
A bit of cleaning and light restoration work on the mighty C90. Tried to work out if there was any way of attaching a fireblade engine to the frame, but I think that's a non starter.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 October 2018, 19:09:57
Quote from: Migv6 on 17 October 2018, 18:59:42
A bit of cleaning and light restoration work on the mighty C90. Tried to work out if there was any way of attaching a fireblade engine to the frame, but I think that's a non starter.  :D

Pop one of these in, great for shopping. :y

http://www.nationalmcmuseum.org/plymouth-monster-and-bonneville-in-1935-one-mans-dream-for-the-worlds-fastest-motorcycle/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 19:26:01
A visit to Huntingdon to see Serek and now the project car has a new rear crank seal, autobox fluid and filter change, lambda relocation (no more 0420/0430 :) ) and functioning aircon. Very Happy!


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2018, 19:56:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 09:17:22
The only problem with chicken shit (A40) canyon is when you're re testing your just WIM'd setup and as you round a corner descending you find some amoeba overtaking on the non-dual lane ascending the hill...
And its too slow, hence I use the wider part, commonly called the M40....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 20:04:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 October 2018, 19:56:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 09:17:22
The only problem with chicken shit (A40) canyon is when you're re testing your just WIM'd setup and as you round a corner descending you find some amoeba overtaking on the non-dual lane ascending the hill...
And its too slow, hence I use the wider part, commonly called the M40....
Where's the fun in that!  ::) :D

Many years ago the Police used to wait on the bottom of said M40 canyon (just before the Watlington turn) waiting for us red Cavalier SRi drivers to descend at errr the national speed limit.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2018, 20:13:04
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 20:04:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 October 2018, 19:56:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 09:17:22
The only problem with chicken shit (A40) canyon is when you're re testing your just WIM'd setup and as you round a corner descending you find some amoeba overtaking on the non-dual lane ascending the hill...
And its too slow, hence I use the wider part, commonly called the M40....
Where's the fun in that!  ::) :D

Many years ago the Police used to wait on the bottom of said M40 canyon (just before the Watlington turn) waiting for us red Cavalier SRi drivers to descend at errr the national speed limit.  :-X
A bit like the fikkers waiting at the bottom of the 3 mile long 9 mile hill on the A14. With their florry markings covered over with van colour magnetic strips.  Hardy playing the white man (other skin tones available, if you are a do-gooder).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 October 2018, 20:32:54
Oh and be aware of the unmarked silver 5 series estate often parked in laybys around Warwickshire with a camera lense pointing through a drilled hole in the rear bumper..... >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 18 October 2018, 18:30:15
Kitty lives!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 18 October 2018, 19:06:05
Took the Merc for its MOT passed with a couple of minor advisories , another year of cheap powerful luxury motoring..😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 October 2018, 19:30:22
Quote from: Gaffers on 18 October 2018, 18:30:15
Kitty lives!
No new pick up for you then...  :D :'( 8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 18 October 2018, 21:26:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 October 2018, 19:30:22
Quote from: Gaffers on 18 October 2018, 18:30:15
Kitty lives!
No new pick up for you then...  :D :'( 8) :y

Not immediately. I’ll definitely wait for Hammonds budget before i commit anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 October 2018, 15:27:22
Dropped off 2 old ones, picked up a new one :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 October 2018, 16:11:06
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 October 2018, 15:27:22
Dropped off 2 old ones, picked up a new one :D :D :D

To quote Noddy Holder......It's Christmas. :y :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 20 October 2018, 16:36:08
Swapped the battered gold wing for a straight gold one and now it looks slightly better...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 October 2018, 16:58:45
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 October 2018, 15:27:22
Dropped off 2 old ones, picked up a new one :D :D :D
Enjoy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: razzo on 20 October 2018, 19:47:19
Rebuilt the steering idler using poly bushes, looks great so far & feels superfine  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 12:22:17
Filled the Battlebus up with Tesco's finest, with 10ppl off, then popped in to see how that reprobate Terbs was settling into his new home in Brakkers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 12:24:16
Does he now have tinterweb? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 October 2018, 12:46:33
Has he recovered from losing sixteen quid?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 12:48:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 12:24:16
Does he now have tinterweb? :D
I CBA to set it up, he can sort that. I just drank tea ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 13:04:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 12:48:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 12:24:16
Does he now have tinterweb? :D
I CBA to set it up, he can sort that. I just drank tea ;D
With biscuits?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 14:51:10
Washed the bus and my 3.2.

Peeled some laqure off the bonnet of the 3.2  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 15:01:22
Using a shit pressure washer with the wrong attachments?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 October 2018, 15:26:47
Filled it with diesel & then towed the caravan home from storage to get it ready for a few days away.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 October 2018, 16:13:07
Replaced the leaking rear caliper on my sister's Hyundai: 35minutes including putting the tools away. It makes all the difference being able to adjust the handbrake cable with a spanner inside the car through the centre console.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 21 October 2018, 17:45:41
Replaced both rear subframe bushes on the project car, emptied boot and removed old shock absorbers. Now that took all day instead of the recommended times to do these jobs.... getting older and slower and thinking it's a young mans game!  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2018, 18:04:19
You and me both. Im exactly 53 weks away from being 60 !  :o :'(

Washed the 190 and brimmed the tank with chip oil.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2018, 18:12:55
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 14:51:10
Washed the bus and my 3.2.

Peeled some laqure off the bonnet of the 3.2  :(


Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.

My BMW has some peeling laqueur and I've thought about having a go at it with a rattle can....  :-\

I think though if I just leave it, it'll add character.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:15:50
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.
K4 is too powerful without a vario lance turned down a bit.  IIRC, the K4 kit doesn't come with a vario, just an unadjustable lance and the dirt buster on the posher kits.  Pressure washers are not good for paintwork, you're better off with a hose and adjustable rose, and a bucket and sponge. 2 buckets if its a nice car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 October 2018, 19:27:39
Replaced rear lock solenoid on the project with one that works, then gave it a quick wash.

Need to start looking at LPG tanks for it but typically need to buy a new washing machine first
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:30:52
How does a washing machine hold LPG?


Present Mrs VXL with a large bucket and a 3 ponged dolly. And a mangle if feeling generous.  Then when you are in A&E recovering, you're free to investigate tanks. Win-win in my book.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 19:33:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:15:50
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.
K4 is too powerful without a vario lance turned down a bit.  IIRC, the K4 kit doesn't come with a vario, just an unadjustable lance and the dirt buster on the posher kits.  Pressure washers are not good for paintwork, you're better off with a hose and adjustable rose, and a bucket and sponge. 2 buckets if its a nice car.

It comes with lance that lights up, mix, car, hard.

So tuned to car pressure.

It’s old and loosing paint anyway....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 19:34:00
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2018, 18:12:55
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 14:51:10
Washed the bus and my 3.2.

Peeled some laqure off the bonnet of the 3.2  :(


Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.

My BMW has some peeling laqueur and I've thought about having a go at it with a rattle can....  :-\

I think though if I just leave it, it'll add character.  :)

Same.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 19:50:29
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 19:34:00
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2018, 18:12:55
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 14:51:10
Washed the bus and my 3.2.

Peeled some laqure off the bonnet of the 3.2  :(


Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.

My BMW has some peeling laqueur and I've thought about having a go at it with a rattle can....  :-\

I think though if I just leave it, it'll add character.  :)

Same.  :y
A rattle can won't work without clearing back past the edges... flatting and a lacquer coat will tidy it up without looking too shit, but much over a couple of square inches and you're into complete panel territory ;)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 20:11:53
Two steps forward one step back...

Flushed, and refilled the oil on the trolley and popped a new filter in. Cleared enough mayo from the filler neck to make a round of sandwiches... clearly doesn't agree with GMs finest :D, so treated it to Mobil1 to see if that produces less mayo... should do as a perished breather pipe was renewed about a month ago, so that wouldn't have helped any. That said, the oil and filter looked like they had been in there for four times the 7,500 miles they have actually done :-\

Also changed the coolant and flushed the matrix. doesn't seem to have solved the heater temperature control though... either it's hot or cold... no middle ground.

Also sheared a cat to centre pipe bolt trying to resolve an irritating exhaust blow ::) so tomorrows job is to extract the remains of the old bolt and rearrange the clamping arrangement to sort it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 October 2018, 20:17:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:30:52
How does a washing machine hold LPG?


Present Mrs VXL with a large bucket and a 3 ponged dolly. And a mangle if feeling generous.  Then when you are in A&E recovering, you're free to investigate tanks. Win-win in my book.

Mr VXL does the washing since Mrs VXL's op! I did repair her old machine, new bearings cleaned up the tub etc... just should have asked for some help from son when lowering it back in as dropping the tub c/w concrete blocks tends to smash everything on its way down and given the fact it is was 17 years old I decided no more investment in it was worthwhile!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 October 2018, 20:19:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 19:50:29
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 19:34:00
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2018, 18:12:55
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 14:51:10
Washed the bus and my 3.2.

Peeled some laqure off the bonnet of the 3.2  :(


Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.

My BMW has some peeling laqueur and I've thought about having a go at it with a rattle can....  :-\

I think though if I just leave it, it'll add character.  :)

Same.  :y
A rattle can won't work without clearing back past the edges... flatting and a lacquer coat will tidy it up without looking too shit, but much over a couple of square inches and you're into complete panel territory ;)

The quick fix is to find a good condition bonnet in the right colour. Or if in the case of TBE the wings needed swapping as well.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2018, 20:21:26
Well, there is that... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 October 2018, 08:43:03
Started testing circuits on the wiring loom - it now has working sidelights, dipped, main beam, hazards, indicators and wipers .. although the wipers are turning backward trying to bury the blades in the bodywork, so I need to turn the wheel boxes around  :-X ;D

Still no engine, mind.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 October 2018, 11:43:48
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 October 2018, 08:43:03
Started testing circuits on the wiring loom - it now has working sidelights, dipped, main beam, hazards, indicators and wipers .. although the wipers are turning backward trying to bury the blades in the bodywork, so I need to turn the wheel boxes around  :-X ;D

Still no engine, mind.
It would pass an MOT, though.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 October 2018, 12:00:48
Wouldn't pass he emissions test.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 October 2018, 12:12:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 October 2018, 08:43:03
Started testing circuits on the wiring loom - it now has working sidelights, dipped, main beam, hazards, indicators and wipers .. although the wipers are turning backward trying to bury the blades in the bodywork, so I need to turn the wheel boxes around  :-X ;D

Still no engine, mind.

You need to pull your finger out and get it done. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 October 2018, 12:21:56
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 October 2018, 12:00:48
Wouldn't pass he emissions test.  :)
Yes it would. The emissions would be similar to an electric vehicle.  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 13:26:24
Steam watch, day 4:

After cleaning the intake and internals of the exhaust system ::) I still had quite a bit of steam coming out on the pipes but only when it had sufficiently warmed up.  No misfires or other signs of HG problems.   Several short trips over the weekend but no reduction in the amount of stinky steam from the baffles. Drove to work this morning, circa 50 miles, and by the time I got there the steam was significantly reduced.  Time will tell if it will have gone completely, being half-term I am hoping that the M25 will be clear enough for a bit of an italian tune-up on the way home. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 13:31:58
Driven it to a garage  :-[

Can't get the bolt remains out of the cat flange, and can't get it high enough to spend all afternoon messing around...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 13:54:17
hacksaw and drill?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 14:14:45
The problem is more getting the car high enough to work and move around under... Sadly, Mercedes decided that the Trolley only has 5 jacking points, four of which are 3" round and clearly only designed for two post lifts, so nowhere to safely place axle stands, so the best I can do is drive it onto ramps and jack the rear on one side, which is less than ideal. Can't do it the other way around as that would put the jack next to the exhaust joint making physical access even more of a pita.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 14:22:32
Sounds like it could have been done like that accidentally-on-purpose.  You obviously need a 2 post car lift ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 22 October 2018, 14:24:35
Finally got round to tackling the removal of the faulty(I hope)ABS ecu,only lost 2 of the torx retainers but I'm sure I've got spares somewhere.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qBPBqqS7/P1060128.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 14:29:33
Quote from: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 14:22:32
Sounds like it could have been done like that accidentally-on-purpose.  You obviously need a 2 post car lift ::)
Obviously...  ;D

The deeds say that we can't have a fence at the front, keep chickens, caravans or hang washing to the front of the house.

No mention of boats or lifting equipment  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 14:49:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 14:29:33
Quote from: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 14:22:32
Sounds like it could have been done like that accidentally-on-purpose.  You obviously need a 2 post car lift ::)
Obviously...  ;D

The deeds say that we can't have a fence at the front, keep chickens, caravans or hang washing to the front of the house.

No mention of boats or lifting equipment  ::)

It's funny, mine says no boats, caravans or trailers.  But when I pointed out to the planning department, to whom one of my lovely neighbours had obviously complained, that I can park a long-base astra, a jag, a boat and a small box trailer on the drive without parking anything on the road they relented.  The planning restriction was to prevent over-spill on to the road because that is where the local 'garage' do their work customers park (not in the car park in their own planning restrictions).  The builders of my house had to prove that there was space for 4 cars on the driveway of a 2 bedroom house.  Go figure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 15:16:59
If only Horsham District Council planners were that bright... Here it's 3/4 of a car per bedroom for flat developments ::)

Anyhoo, bolt liberated and exhaust leak free. £12 well spent 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 October 2018, 15:21:55
Quote from: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 14:49:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 14:29:33
Quote from: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 14:22:32
Sounds like it could have been done like that accidentally-on-purpose.  You obviously need a 2 post car lift ::)
Obviously...  ;D

The deeds say that we can't have a fence at the front, keep chickens, caravans or hang washing to the front of the house.

No mention of boats or lifting equipment  ::)

It's funny, mine says no boats, caravans or trailers.  But when I pointed out to the planning department, to whom one of my lovely neighbours had obviously complained, that I can park a long-base astra, a jag, a boat and a small box trailer on the drive without parking anything on the road they relented.  The planning restriction was to prevent over-spill on to the road because that is where the local 'garage' do their work customers park (not in the car park in their own planning restrictions).  The builders of my house had to prove that there was space for 4 cars on the driveway of a 2 bedroom house.  Go figure.

In our developement of 9 houses, 5 of the 9 only have one space for a 4 bed house!

Others had 2, but I can squeeze 3 on mine with pair of Omegas on the front section.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 October 2018, 15:33:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 October 2018, 12:12:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 October 2018, 08:43:03
Started testing circuits on the wiring loom - it now has working sidelights, dipped, main beam, hazards, indicators and wipers .. although the wipers are turning backward trying to bury the blades in the bodywork, so I need to turn the wheel boxes around  :-X ;D

Still no engine, mind.

You need to pull your finger out and get it done. :)

I'm going to the US in December, and pondering bringing some engine parts back with me.. not the crank/pistons/etc that form the 462ci stroker kit (7.57 litres) though as that's well over the excess baggage allowance with Virgin (32Kg)!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 22 October 2018, 15:35:03
Need anything bringing back from Chicago?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 October 2018, 17:26:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 October 2018, 12:00:48
Wouldn't pass he emissions test.  :)


If he uses the right engine with appropriate paperwork, there won't be an emissions test.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 October 2018, 17:39:51
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 19:33:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:15:50
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.
K4 is too powerful without a vario lance turned down a bit.  IIRC, the K4 kit doesn't come with a vario, just an unadjustable lance and the dirt buster on the posher kits.  Pressure washers are not good for paintwork, you're better off with a hose and adjustable rose, and a bucket and sponge. 2 buckets if its a nice car.

It comes with lance that lights up, mix, car, hard.

So tuned to car pressure.

It’s old and loosing paint anyway....
How close were you?

TBH, you're better off with a hose and sponge and bucket. Irrelevant on the Omega, but I assume you want to keep the shitbox's paint in reasonable condition.


Pressure washers are OK if you regularly polish the car.  I bet I can guess when you last polished a car....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 17:59:17
The day before he collected it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 October 2018, 18:14:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 October 2018, 17:39:51
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 19:33:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:15:50
Quote from: tunnie on 21 October 2018, 15:14:47
Karcher K4 with correct car bit, whole bonnet suffers a bit, even more so at the front.

It’s been going for a long time, just the bonnet that has it.
K4 is too powerful without a vario lance turned down a bit.  IIRC, the K4 kit doesn't come with a vario, just an unadjustable lance and the dirt buster on the posher kits.  Pressure washers are not good for paintwork, you're better off with a hose and adjustable rose, and a bucket and sponge. 2 buckets if its a nice car.

It comes with lance that lights up, mix, car, hard.

So tuned to car pressure.

It’s old and loosing paint anyway....
How close were you?

TBH, you're better off with a hose and sponge and bucket. Irrelevant on the Omega, but I assume you want to keep the shitbox's paint in reasonable condition.


Pressure washers are OK if you regularly polish the car.  I bet I can guess when you last polished a car....

Fair distance, just use it to wash get grit off. Closer then alloys etc.

It was peeling before I bought pressure washer anyway, on sides next to main grill.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2018, 18:47:05
Previous repair :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 October 2018, 08:31:24
Quote from: Nick W on 22 October 2018, 17:26:53
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 October 2018, 12:00:48
Wouldn't pass he emissions test.  :)


If he uses the right engine with appropriate paperwork, there won't be an emissions test.

That's the plan - visual smoke test only as the engine (will be) certified pre 1972 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 23 October 2018, 09:28:29
Day 5 of steam watch:

No more significant steam coming out so the tailgaters have returned.  I almost miss being able to boot it and let out a huge plume of steam to any pr!ck behind me :D

I think I may have a very small leak somewhere, either that or the coolant takes a long time to fully settle on an S-Type.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 October 2018, 10:54:57
Vegoil as fuel has the same effect. If they get too close the interior of their car quickly smells like a chip shop or indian takeaway.
The looks I see on peoples faces in the rear view mirror are hilarious.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 October 2018, 11:16:56
Quote from: Migv6 on 23 October 2018, 10:54:57
Vegoil as fuel has the same effect. If they get too close the interior of their car quickly smells like a chip shop or indian takeaway.
The looks I see on peoples faces in the rear view mirror are hilarious.  ;D

Especially if it's a police car.  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 October 2018, 11:52:52
Nothing they can do about it. Its perfectly legal as long as it isn't throwing out excessive smoke.  ;)
Don't think "funny smells" are covered by motoring legislation.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 October 2018, 13:20:07
Quote from: Migv6 on 23 October 2018, 11:52:52
Nothing they can do about it. Its perfectly legal as long as it isn't throwing out excessive smoke.  ;)
Don't think "funny smells" are covered by motoring legislation.  :D

A few years ago I ran a Rover 218 on veggie oil, and I was sat at traffic lights in Bristol when a Police car pulled up behind.

I kept an eye on them in the mirror and could see the two coppers having a discussion and a fair bit of laughter.  As the one in the passenger seat started to get out the lights went green and I drove off smartly leaving a nice whiff of frying oil behind...   :)

They didn't chase me.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 October 2018, 14:27:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 October 2018, 13:20:07
Quote from: Migv6 on 23 October 2018, 11:52:52
Nothing they can do about it. Its perfectly legal as long as it isn't throwing out excessive smoke.  ;)
Don't think "funny smells" are covered by motoring legislation.  :D

A few years ago I ran a Rover 218 on veggie oil, and I was sat at traffic lights in Bristol when a Police car pulled up behind.

I kept an eye on them in the mirror and could see the two coppers having a discussion and a fair bit of laughter.  As the one in the passenger seat started to get out the lights went green and I drove off smartly leaving a nice whiff of frying oil behind...   :)

They didn't chase me.  :y

Probably not fully equipped with gas masks, for such a chase  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 October 2018, 14:28:58
Ive never been puled, but Im ready if it ever happens. :y

No car work recently. I keep taking bits off the Honda 90, to clean up and paint and am now at the point where I need to decide if Im going to stop at some point soon, or just strip the whole thing down and repaint everything, rather than just the black bits.  ::) :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 October 2018, 17:11:36
Failed to repair the central locking on the o/s/r of the zafira ,not the motor,not the loom in the door,so I expect it will be the loom between the door and pillar  ::)
but the Zafira was needed ,i ran out of time  :(

so I replaced the nearly new battery on the "french car" with a dead one,swapped 3 of the nearly new tyres for bald ones (did not have a bald for the 4th  :( ), removed the aftermarket reversing kit and front wiper motor(as that will fit in my koi pond RDF filter) ,then pumped the remaining diesel from it   ;)
it's got a brand new delco starter motor and lots of other valuable things BUT i CBA
 :) :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2018, 17:27:29
Used the Pussy for the first time in a month.  Being a reformed character, I didn't attempt to get past the slow people that cause all the frustrations and accidents.

Kitty is actually a really nice car to potter about slowly in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 October 2018, 20:36:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:15:50
Pressure washers are not good for paintwork, you're better off with a hose and adjustable rose, and a bucket and sponge. 2 buckets if its a nice car.

You mean Kosovans? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2018, 20:55:10
Having washed the Trolley yesterday, the obligatory one bucket and some 240grit sponge method, today saw it polished and seats treated. all good for another two months :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2018, 09:17:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 October 2018, 17:11:36
Failed to repair the central locking on the o/s/r of the zafira ,not the motor,not the loom in the door,so I expect it will be the loom between the door and pillar  ::)
but the Zafira was needed ,i ran out of time  :(

so I replaced the nearly new battery on the "french car" with a dead one,swapped 3 of the nearly new tyres for bald ones (did not have a bald for the 4th  :( ), removed the aftermarket reversing kit and front wiper motor(as that will fit in my koi pond RDF filter) ,then pumped the remaining diesel from it   ;)
it's got a brand new delco starter motor and lots of other valuable things BUT i CBA
 :) :D ;D

Usually is the loom between B post and Door, easy enough to fix once you pull back the rubber outer, trick is to bind all the wires together with cloth tape after to provide support and still give some flexibilty
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 October 2018, 11:06:11
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 October 2018, 09:17:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 October 2018, 17:11:36
Failed to repair the central locking on the o/s/r of the zafira ,not the motor,not the loom in the door,so I expect it will be the loom between the door and pillar  ::)
but the Zafira was needed ,i ran out of time  :(

so I replaced the nearly new battery on the "french car" with a dead one,swapped 3 of the nearly new tyres for bald ones (did not have a bald for the 4th  :( ), removed the aftermarket reversing kit and front wiper motor(as that will fit in my koi pond RDF filter) ,then pumped the remaining diesel from it   ;)
it's got a brand new delco starter motor and lots of other valuable things BUT i CBA
 :) :D ;D

Usually is the loom between B post and Door, easy enough to fix once you pull back the rubber outer, trick is to bind all the wires together with cloth tape after to provide support and still give some flexibilty
Thanks,
yes that was my next port of call, the loom unplugs at the door easy enough ,I will remove the b pillar trim and check/replace any strained wire . I don't have cloth tape but will take on board your advice and wrap a few thin strips of gaffa tape over the heatshrink once repaired .

I await news of the "french cars" collection by the scrap man  ;D
one condition of the settlement was it was to be destroyed .
(clutch cowboys did a pretty good job of that in my opinion  :D ;D )
shame though ,as i'd just done the water pump,cam belt etc etc and it would probably have been good engine wise for another 100k before intervention, other than service
still, the relative has found the Zafira  to be a nice alternative replacement
a PITA for us to sort out the settlement, but it was the principle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 24 October 2018, 16:29:27
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 October 2018, 18:04:19
You and me both. Im exactly 53 weks away from being 60 !  :o :'(

Washed the 190 and brimmed the tank with chip oil.  :)

Shit,so am I :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2018, 16:46:19
Quote from: Lazydocker on 23 October 2018, 20:36:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2018, 19:15:50
Pressure washers are not good for paintwork, you're better off with a hose and adjustable rose, and a bucket and sponge. 2 buckets if its a nice car.

You mean Kosovans? ::)
Kosovans have never touched any of the 3 cars I own in my ownership (I believe, racking brains to remember if TBE had ever been there?)

The Zaffy and Pussy are too big and attract a higher price. And I'm tight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 October 2018, 17:21:08
My Omega gets the two bucket treatment. The 190 gets whats left in the buckets chucked over it once in a while.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 October 2018, 17:24:08
Kosovans have never touched mine, either. Our local car wash is run by those very trustworthy Romanians.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 09:21:27
Quote from: henryd on 24 October 2018, 16:29:27
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 October 2018, 18:04:19
You and me both. Im exactly 53 weks away from being 60 !  :o :'(

Washed the 190 and brimmed the tank with chip oil.  :)

Shit,so am I :'(

1032 weeks .. best make the most of 'em before I'm too old to do anything, eh?  ;) (Unless I take after my father, who can still outrun me at 70..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 October 2018, 10:28:03
1,352 weeks  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 10:52:29
Quote from: tunnie on 25 October 2018, 10:28:03
1,352 weeks  :)

/me adds an entry to the "List of reasons to hate tunnie"

 :P :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 11:06:04
Enjoy yourself, life is short. When you consider how quickly a month passes, almost unnoticed, and then take into consideration that you might get, say, 80 years on this earth............that's a very scary 960 months!
You can close your mouth now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 11:11:46
I swear the last time I looked, it was August. It's nearly November now.. where does the time go?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 October 2018, 11:28:44
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 10:52:29
Quote from: tunnie on 25 October 2018, 10:28:03
1,352 weeks  :)

/me adds an entry to the "List of reasons to hate tunnie"

 :P :P ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 October 2018, 12:06:05
Quote from: tunnie on 25 October 2018, 10:28:03
1,352 weeks  :)

1,332  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 12:20:00
Quote from: jimmy944 on 25 October 2018, 12:06:05
Quote from: tunnie on 25 October 2018, 10:28:03
1,352 weeks  :)

1,332  :'(
About 300 months, not long  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 October 2018, 14:55:47
Quote from: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 11:06:04
Enjoy yourself, life is short. When you consider how quickly a month passes, almost unnoticed, and then take into consideration that you might get, say, 80 years on this earth............that's a very scary 960 months!
You can close your mouth now  ;D

Death doesn't worry me Steve. Don't care if I die tomorrow. Just hope it isn't a slow demise - dementia, cancer etc.
All I ask for is a quick exit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 15:53:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 October 2018, 14:55:47
Quote from: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 11:06:04
Enjoy yourself, life is short. When you consider how quickly a month passes, almost unnoticed, and then take into consideration that you might get, say, 80 years on this earth............that's a very scary 960 months!
You can close your mouth now  ;D

Death doesn't worry me Steve. Don't care if I die tomorrow. Just hope it isn't a slow demise - dementia, cancer etc.
All I ask for is a quick exit.
Easy. Walk down the Falls Road waving a Union flag.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 16:29:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 October 2018, 14:55:47
Quote from: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 11:06:04
Enjoy yourself, life is short. When you consider how quickly a month passes, almost unnoticed, and then take into consideration that you might get, say, 80 years on this earth............that's a very scary 960 months!
You can close your mouth now  ;D

Death doesn't worry me Steve. Don't care if I die tomorrow. Just hope it isn't a slow demise - dementia, cancer etc.
All I ask for is a quick exit.

Likewise. I watched my grandfather slowly ebb away to Parkinsons, which is a horrible way to go, and I'm petrified of that one.
Recently started getting odd vision tremors, went to the doc who referred me "in case you need any brain scans" :o hopefully the opticians is right and it's just my other eye being wonky causing it, because the idea of a brain problem does not fill me with joy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 October 2018, 16:43:05
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 October 2018, 14:55:47
Quote from: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 11:06:04
Enjoy yourself, life is short. When you consider how quickly a month passes, almost unnoticed, and then take into consideration that you might get, say, 80 years on this earth............that's a very scary 960 months!
You can close your mouth now  ;D

Death doesn't worry me Steve. Don't care if I die tomorrow. Just hope it isn't a slow demise - dementia, cancer etc.
All I ask for is a quick exit.

I'm sure that can be arranged for a small fee. ::)

Anyway. No need to be despondent. You have the C90 to enjoy now. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 October 2018, 16:49:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 16:29:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 October 2018, 14:55:47
Quote from: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 11:06:04
Enjoy yourself, life is short. When you consider how quickly a month passes, almost unnoticed, and then take into consideration that you might get, say, 80 years on this earth............that's a very scary 960 months!
You can close your mouth now  ;D

Death doesn't worry me Steve. Don't care if I die tomorrow. Just hope it isn't a slow demise - dementia, cancer etc.
All I ask for is a quick exit.

Likewise. I watched my grandfather slowly ebb away to Parkinsons, which is a horrible way to go, and I'm petrified of that one.
Recently started getting odd vision tremors, went to the doc who referred me "in case you need any brain scans" :o hopefully the opticians is right and it's just my other eye being wonky causing it, because the idea of a brain problem does not fill me with joy.

Do you have diabetes, Aaron?

Diabetes and eye problems can be linked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 16:53:13
Not last time I was checked - which has always surprised me, given my size!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 October 2018, 16:57:08
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 October 2018, 16:53:13
Not last time I was checked - which has always surprised me, given my size!

Well that's what I thought but was too polite to say. :y

There is a common link though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 October 2018, 13:24:51
Quote from: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 15:53:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 October 2018, 14:55:47
Quote from: STEMO on 25 October 2018, 11:06:04
Enjoy yourself, life is short. When you consider how quickly a month passes, almost unnoticed, and then take into consideration that you might get, say, 80 years on this earth............that's a very scary 960 months!
You can close your mouth now  ;D

Death doesn't worry me Steve. Don't care if I die tomorrow. Just hope it isn't a slow demise - dementia, cancer etc.
All I ask for is a quick exit.
Easy. Walk down the Falls Road waving a Union flag.  :)

That would probably result in being kicked to death by a mob. Not very quick at all.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 29 October 2018, 13:33:15
MOT .. 3 advisories .....  Exhaust corroded (centre clamp); nearside rear chassis leg (not too bad he said .. seen worse, worth cleaning up and treating); Engine oil sump corroded !!  (its is actually very slightly "oozing" oil .... so an advert in the sales and wants for a sump ....

1 fail - expected - front tyre worn on inside edge ..... I was expecting him to come up with some other failure related to steering/suspension to explain the wear, but he says everything is good. Booked in to a place in Swindon that has the hunter kit and is willing to use WIM's numbers .. 

Be interesting to see what they find .. wishbones are polybushed so shouldn't be them

Tyres at 08:30, alignment at 11:00 .. that's Wednesday sorted !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 October 2018, 14:52:08
Quote from: Entwood on 29 October 2018, 13:33:15
MOT .. 3 advisories .....  Exhaust corroded (centre clamp); nearside rear chassis leg (not too bad he said .. seen worse, worth cleaning up and treating); Engine oil sump corroded !!  (its is actually very slightly "oozing" oil .... so an advert in the sales and wants for a sump ....

1 fail - expected - front tyre worn on inside edge ..... I was expecting him to come up with some other failure related to steering/suspension to explain the wear, but he says everything is good. Booked in to a place in Swindon that has the hunter kit and is willing to use WIM's numbers .. 

Be interesting to see what they find .. wishbones are polybushed so shouldn't be them

Tyres at 08:30, alignment at 11:00 .. that's Wednesday sorted !!

Is that Imperial Nige?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 29 October 2018, 14:58:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 29 October 2018, 14:52:08
Quote from: Entwood on 29 October 2018, 13:33:15
MOT .. 3 advisories .....  Exhaust corroded (centre clamp); nearside rear chassis leg (not too bad he said .. seen worse, worth cleaning up and treating); Engine oil sump corroded !!  (its is actually very slightly "oozing" oil .... so an advert in the sales and wants for a sump ....

1 fail - expected - front tyre worn on inside edge ..... I was expecting him to come up with some other failure related to steering/suspension to explain the wear, but he says everything is good. Booked in to a place in Swindon that has the hunter kit and is willing to use WIM's numbers .. 

Be interesting to see what they find .. wishbones are polybushed so shouldn't be them

Tyres at 08:30, alignment at 11:00 .. that's Wednesday sorted !!

Is that Imperial Nige?

YUp .. never used them before, but after a telephone chat they say they will set to whatever I ask .....  so armed with the sheet from WIM some years back I will attend on wednesday !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 October 2018, 16:33:31
They did mine, and the guy seemed to know what he was doing. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 October 2018, 22:23:34
Quote from: Entwood on 29 October 2018, 13:33:15
MOT .. 3 advisories .....  Exhaust corroded (centre clamp); nearside rear chassis leg (not too bad he said .. seen worse, worth cleaning up and treating); Engine oil sump corroded !!  (its is actually very slightly "oozing" oil .... so an advert in the sales and wants for a sump ....

1 fail - expected - front tyre worn on inside edge ..... I was expecting him to come up with some other failure related to steering/suspension to explain the wear, but he says everything is good. Booked in to a place in Swindon that has the hunter kit and is willing to use WIM's numbers .. 

Be interesting to see what they find .. wishbones are polybushed so shouldn't be them

Tyres at 08:30, alignment at 11:00 .. that's Wednesday sorted !!
My Elite has a rusty oil pan and has a constant drip from a crusty bit in the centre.
When I enquired a couple of years ago a genuine replacement was about £45 from Vauxhall.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2018, 12:59:06
Booked it in for its MoT...

... And lined up a potential replacement. Just in case ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 31 October 2018, 14:47:21
As a decent morning here in Kent decided to get about replacing both cam cover gaskets as have been getting the odd drip onto the exhaust manifold mainly on the N/S,hence why I have been putting it off.

Original gaskets just coming upto 5 years.(95k) since I last replaced so they have had a good run.

Found both had gone very solid and brittle so not surprising they were having a struggle keeping the old girl dry ::).

Both sides done along with a good breather clean so a nice leisurely 4 hours in the Autumn sunshine.

All cleaned down and no signs of any leaks so job jobbed....suppose I better go to work tomorrow now >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2018, 16:47:34
Drove it to a speed awareness course. And back again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2018, 18:21:29
 ;D ;D ;D...………..it had to catch up with you in the end.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 October 2018, 19:00:17
Pressed the S button  :o
gave it a warm up, put cataclean in , drove it hard another 20 miles to test suspension etc before turning off the f̶u̶e̶l̶ ̶t̶a̶n̶k̶ ̶d̶r̶a̶i̶n̶ ̶v̶a̶l̶v̶e̶  S button  ;D
then started MOT prep work and spent time adding rust proof countermeasures to the front , plenty more to do tomorrow ,weather permitting
now on 78k and been using it nearly 6 months

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2018, 19:28:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 31 October 2018, 18:21:29
;D ;D ;D...………..it had to catch up with you in the end.  :P
Ironic, as I'd actually slowed to the speed limit, as it had been a very long day and I was aware my concentration wasn't tip top...   ...and then it crept up on a long downhill stretch.

Now, had they have got me 40 miles earlier, in webbed feet land, the outcome might have been different.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 31 October 2018, 19:34:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2018, 19:28:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 31 October 2018, 18:21:29
;D ;D ;D...………..it had to catch up with you in the end.  :P
Ironic, as I'd actually slowed to the speed limit, as it had been a very long day and I was aware my concentration wasn't tip top...   ...and then it crept up on a long downhill stretch.

Now, had they have got me 40 miles earlier, in webbed feet land, the outcome might have been different.
Na, I got flashed in Norfolk.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 31 October 2018, 19:35:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2018, 12:59:06
Booked it in for its MoT...

... And lined up a potential replacement. Just in case ::)
Oh ye of little faith. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2018, 20:26:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2018, 19:28:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 31 October 2018, 18:21:29
;D ;D ;D...………..it had to catch up with you in the end.  :P
Ironic, as I'd actually slowed to the speed limit, as it had been a very long day and I was aware my concentration wasn't tip top...   ...and then it crept up on a long downhill stretch.

Now, had they have got me 40 miles earlier, in webbed feet land, the outcome might have been different.

You would probably been behind bars, with a couple of big strapping farm lads for cell mates.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2018, 20:45:56
Quote from: ronnyd on 31 October 2018, 19:35:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2018, 12:59:06
Booked it in for its MoT...

... And lined up a potential replacement. Just in case ::)
Oh ye of little faith. :)
Well... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 October 2018, 21:44:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2018, 16:47:34
Drove it to a speed awareness course. And back again.

Another reformed character, then?... ::)

.. and Ferodo shares have plummeted, as predicted. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 01 November 2018, 21:05:14
Yesterday I gave a man some money to replace the cam belt and tensioners on my 3.2 MV6.  I provided him with the locking kit and the parts. 

Today I drove 250 miles, in it. All seems fine.

Nearly at 205000 miles and it was a reward for passing the MOT with only one issue (handbrake).

It continues to leak a little oil. Can't see where from, but think the crank sensor seal might be the issue.  Anyone know the part number?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 November 2018, 22:38:27
No, but I,ll swap you one for  Mandolin.  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 November 2018, 12:43:48
Found out battery had gone flat again.Doesn't seem to hold charge for as much as a fortnight so figure it's on its last legs.Will charge it up before I take the car for M.o.T. and if it passes then get a new battery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 November 2018, 13:38:03
Dodgy voltages won't be helping any :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 November 2018, 19:25:13
Fitted a new pair of self levelling shocks to the 3.2. One of the old shocks was leaking so they needed replacing before MOT time. Ordered from Vauxhall but had to wait for them to arrive from Germany.

Had four new Michelin Pilot Sports 4 fitted. Not been for a run yet but I'll hold TB personally responsible if they are shite.  ::) ;D

Tip of the day for removing rear shock absorber bottom fixing without it coming apart. After removing the bolt, wedge a large gorilla bar as close to the bush as possible. Lever it to apply pressure and wedge it against something (in my case it was my foot), tap each side of the bush equally but gently with a lump hammer and after a few hits off they popped, complete with the bush and sleeve all intact.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 November 2018, 19:43:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2018, 16:47:34
Drove it to a speed awareness course. And back again.

Oooh, that must have hurt.  ;D  Still, as you didn't take the piss out of me when I did mine I won't laugh ........ Oh, hang on a minute, you did.
It does work you know, I've only been caught twice since my course, it could have been much worse.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 November 2018, 20:49:04
Drove it to Heathrow and parked it in a hotel car park for the week.

Best set the alarm for the 5am taxi to the airport :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 02 November 2018, 21:27:59
Used it to tow the caravan home from Battle Sussex , been away for a week  lots of walking eating & drinking , a good week.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 02 November 2018, 23:03:24
Quote from: New POD on 01 November 2018, 21:05:14

It continues to leak a little oil. Can't see where from, but think the crank sensor seal might be the issue.  Anyone know the part number?

Possibly try 90307502. It's the only seal listed seperately from the sensor itself.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 November 2018, 09:35:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 November 2018, 19:43:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2018, 16:47:34
Drove it to a speed awareness course. And back again.

Oooh, that must have hurt.  ;D  Still, as you didn't take the piss out of me when I did mine I won't laugh ........ Oh, hang on a minute, you did.
It does work you know, I've only been caught twice since my course, it could have been much worse.  ::)

Now that has made me laugh ;D



The ironic thing about the timing of mine is I bought the Jaaaaggggg to slow down.  The Silver Bullet was a delight to drive, and just encouraged me to drive a little too quick at times.  The XJ is most definitely not a drivers car, with the driver feeling somewhat detached from the road, and I hoped that would help (and it has).  And then I get the bloody NIP :@
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 November 2018, 09:55:07
Drove it to Nottingham.  Set out with less than an 8th of a tank to do the 80 miles, but being the reformed character I am, made it there without needing to stop for fuel.

Whilst there, DTM and I were giving an interesting "challenge". Afterwards I scoffed his toasted cheesies, and fitted a replacement IAM to the Jaaaggg.

I did have to get fuel to get home though.


Many, many thanks to that DTM fella, I am looking forward to getting some tunes back in the car, and having the Nav working again, not having to rely on a poxy mobile.  But most important, I can now link the phone back into the system.

I kicked off the map update on the way home, and kept prodding it when I got home (it takes just shy of 3hrs, and the infotainment has to be on), and it looked to have completed successfully by the time I got back from fireworks and curry.  It then needs to be off for 20mins to proper reinitialise and cold reboot, so should be ready to go when I go out later (y)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 04 November 2018, 14:48:21
Thanks to Tunnie for spending time on code scanning and resetting fault codes on the Phaeton - much appreciated.

Some issues date from a service visit to the main dealer in August when no work was carried out on the electrics at all. A week later the entertainment system failed. A re-programme sorted everything out but the fault codes remain so pursuing this with Phaeton users forum in first instance
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 November 2018, 15:03:44
The ABS light has started coming on again on the BMW.  >:(

So tomorrow when at home I'll be plugging my code reader in to the diagnostics port.......  which is definitely under the bonnet!  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 November 2018, 16:50:17
Noticed a damp carpet in the passenger footwell.

Cleared scuttle drain. >:(

Put it in the garage with a fan heater in the footwell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 November 2018, 17:05:36
Quote from: pscocoa on 04 November 2018, 14:48:21
Thanks to Tunnie for spending time on code scanning and resetting fault codes on the Phaeton - much appreciated.

Some issues date from a service visit to the main dealer in August when no work was carried out on the electrics at all. A week later the entertainment system failed. A re-programme sorted everything out but the fault codes remain so pursuing this with Phaeton users forum in first instance

No problem, concerning though error code dates match dealer service.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 November 2018, 17:08:56
Installed Nokia Bluetooth in the Omega, as per my other thread.  :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 November 2018, 17:29:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 November 2018, 15:03:44
The ABS light has started coming on again on the BMW.  >:(

So tomorrow when at home I'll be plugging my code reader in to the diagnostics port.......  which is definitely under the bonnet!  ::)  ;)

A few of us did defend/agree with you in the OBD thread.  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2018, 18:34:28
Took it past 176,000 on the way to work...  8) MoT on the way home...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 November 2018, 19:02:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2018, 18:34:28
Took it past 176,000 on the way to work...  8) MoT on the way home...
Good luck DG  :y
though I'm sure you sorted it all anyway  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 November 2018, 19:03:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 November 2018, 17:29:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 November 2018, 15:03:44
The ABS light has started coming on again on the BMW.  >:(

So tomorrow when at home I'll be plugging my code reader in to the diagnostics port.......  which is definitely under the bonnet!  ::)  ;)

A few of us did defend/agree with you in the OBD thread.  :y :)

Yes I saw. Thanks!  :-*  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 04 November 2018, 21:49:47
Took the Merc for a quick blast & then tucked it away in a friend's garage, new doors being fitted on our garage on Wednesday, don't what any dirt or dust getting on it !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 November 2018, 08:22:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 November 2018, 09:55:07
Drove it to Nottingham.  Set out with less than an 8th of a tank to do the 80 miles, but being the reformed character I am, made it there without needing to stop for fuel.

Whilst there, DTM and I were giving an interesting "challenge". Afterwards I scoffed his toasted cheesies, and fitted a replacement IAM to the Jaaaggg.

I did have to get fuel to get home though.


Many, many thanks to that DTM fella, I am looking forward to getting some tunes back in the car, and having the Nav working again, not having to rely on a poxy mobile.  But most important, I can now link the phone back into the system.

I kicked off the map update on the way home, and kept prodding it when I got home (it takes just shy of 3hrs, and the infotainment has to be on), and it looked to have completed successfully by the time I got back from fireworks and curry.  It then needs to be off for 20mins to proper reinitialise and cold reboot, so should be ready to go when I go out later (y)

No worries, glad they were of use.

And thanks for you help in removing the neighbours Golf from on top of the wall, following her daughters usual inability to drive, having failed to do the simple things of applying the handbrake properly and leaving it in gear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 08:33:31
Turned up for the MoT and behold, a silver '03 Elite saloon mid way through a shed load of MoT work having recently failed spectacularly on various rear end bits...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 November 2018, 09:15:27
Forgot that my new Michelin PS 4's require a bedding in period, as do all new tyres. I'm not against the odd bit of drifting but I prefer it to be induced by me.  ;D ;D
Damp roads, new tyres with silicone based spray coating still present, what could possibly go wrong.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 09:31:13
Well, that could be worse...

Headlight bulb not quite fitted correctly, resulting in wrong beam.

Exhaust blow from Cat/centre join resulting in a lamda of 1.105+.

So clearly it failed, but given the fact that it's done 176k, I am still quite chuffed with that 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 November 2018, 11:07:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 09:31:13
Well, that could be worse...

Headlight bulb not quite fitted correctly, resulting in wrong beam.

Exhaust blow from Cat/centre join resulting in a lamda of 1.105+.

So clearly it failed, but given the fact that it's done 176k, I am still quite chuffed with that 8)
2 very simple fixes then DG  :)
well done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2018, 16:37:08
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 05 November 2018, 08:22:11
And thanks for you help in removing the neighbours Golf from on top of the wall
Its something I shall look back on and chuckle for some time to come....


….and following on from the awareness course earlier in the week, and how many young lasses were on it, and had no clue of the highway code, and no common sense, I am not the slightest bit surprised about how it happened...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 18:00:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 08:33:31
Turned up for the MoT and behold, a silver '03 Elite saloon mid way through a shed load of MoT work having recently failed spectacularly on various rear end bits...
Turns out that the car is all ready... except for the rear pad fitting kit ::) Apparently there is still stock in Germany... and yes they did try all the aftermarket ones that claimed to be correct.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 18:43:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 09:31:13
Well, that could be worse...

Headlight bulb not quite fitted correctly, resulting in wrong beam.

Exhaust blow from Cat/centre join resulting in a lamda of 1.105+.

So clearly it failed, but given the fact that it's done 176k, I am still quite chuffed with that 8)
Just collected it...

£74 including the MoT and no advisories. 8)

Another point of note, the new Mot is valid until November 12th, the anniversary of the previous one rather than the 4th which is 12 months from the pass date. So it would seem that the 13 month MoT is still possible (provided the new test is within a month of the expiry date).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 November 2018, 19:09:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 18:43:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 09:31:13
Well, that could be worse...

Headlight bulb not quite fitted correctly, resulting in wrong beam.

Exhaust blow from Cat/centre join resulting in a lamda of 1.105+.

So clearly it failed, but given the fact that it's done 176k, I am still quite chuffed with that 8)
Just collected it...

£74 including the MoT and no advisories. 8)

Another point of note, the new Mot is valid until November 12th, the anniversary of the previous one rather than the 4th which is 12 months from the pass date. So it would seem that the 13 month MoT is still possible (provided the new test is within a month of the expiry date).
Thought it always was. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 19:30:23
It was, but had been suggested that there was now no point in presenting early as the validity was reset to new test date :-\

Apparently this is not the case and this remains unchanged ;)

When mine failed this morning, the failure was recorded in the MoT history, but the system showed the expiry as still being 12th November... which presumably means that provided the failure isn't a Dangerous item, the car can be legally* used until it actually expires :-\ Now retested it shows the new MoT to expire 12th November 2019.

* Obviously once aware of a fault, it should be rectified asap regardless of MoT validity.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 November 2018, 19:50:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 19:30:23
It was, but had been suggested that there was now no point in presenting early as the validity was reset to new test date :-\

Apparently this is not the case and this remains unchanged ;)

When mine failed this morning, the failure was recorded in the MoT history, but the system showed the expiry as still being 12th November... which presumably means that provided the failure isn't a Dangerous item, the car can be legally* used until it actually expires :-\ Now retested it shows the new MoT to expire 12th November 2019.

* Obviously once aware of a fault, it should be rectified asap regardless of MoT validity.
Tell that to your insurance company if you have a major failure/accident.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 20:45:05
Indeed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 November 2018, 00:13:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2018, 16:37:08
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 05 November 2018, 08:22:11
And thanks for you help in removing the neighbours Golf from on top of the wall
Its something I shall look back on and chuckle for some time to come....


….and following on from the awareness course earlier in the week, and how many young lasses were on it, and had no clue of the highway code, and no common sense, I am not the slightest bit surprised about how it happened...

One of my friends has recently trained as a driving instructor. She told me she was out with a millennial on his first lesson recently and asked him to pull up close to the kerb. Apparently he gave her a blank look and asked "what's a kerb?" before proceeding to drive into it.  ;D

We're in for an interesting ride when this lot are paying for our pensions, I think. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 06 November 2018, 18:00:19
Replaced the external temp sensor and heater bypass on kitty, the latter being one pig of a job.  Give me an Omega HBV any day!  My hands are now shot to pieces.

Toasty warm cabin now though :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 November 2018, 18:53:38
Quote from: Gaffers on 06 November 2018, 18:00:19
Replaced the external temp sensor and heater bypass on kitty, the latter being one pig of a job. Give me an Omega HBV any day!  My hands are now shot to pieces.

Toasty warm cabin now though :y

Anything to oblige Matt, when would you like to do mine? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 06 November 2018, 20:01:27
Quote from: Shackeng on 06 November 2018, 18:53:38
Quote from: Gaffers on 06 November 2018, 18:00:19
Replaced the external temp sensor and heater bypass on kitty, the latter being one pig of a job. Give me an Omega HBV any day!  My hands are now shot to pieces.

Toasty warm cabin now though :y

Anything to oblige Matt, when would you like to do mine? ::)

Get it around Gaffers Towers and we'll see  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2018, 20:16:45
The valve on the Trolley needs doing... Just need to find it :-\

Temperature control is all or nothing and occurs between 27.75 and 28 on the control knob :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 November 2018, 20:30:33
Had the local garage change the cambelt on the Mondeo, so I'm abit poorer today.  :(

They also replaced the Aux belt and rattley tensioner whilst there, but sadly the rattle is from the A/C compressor pulley/clutch so more expense!  >:(  Sigh... ::)

Some good news to report though!  :y

On Sunday night the ABS/ASC lights came on on the BMW and I lost the speedo, mpg gauge and trip computer.  ::)  Luckily unlike TB I don't throw old sat navs out of the window so pressed my old Garmin back into service for a speedo.  :y  ;D

It seems my elderly BMW though has a self healing feature and now all the lights go out and the gauges are working properly again!  :y

I plugged my code reader into the big round plug under bonnet and it told me that there was an intermittent signal from rear left ABS sensor, so hopefully it was some crud that has now gone.  :-\  ::)  :)    We'll see.....  :-\  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 16:01:00
Helped bleed the clutch on a 2002 Rover 75 Diesel.

Who the hell thought above the clutch pedal was a good place for the tank!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 November 2018, 16:12:48
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 16:01:00
Helped bleed the clutch on a 2002 Rover 75 Diesel.

Who the hell thought above the clutch pedal was a good place for the tank!
They are a ficker, Jimbob. There's one above the pedal and one inside the bell housing. But I thought you could top up from under the bonnet?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 16:14:21
Replaced the front wheel bearing on one of the astras
no play to speak of , but it chirped like a budgie when high speed cornering  :(
put the cat in the car for a couple of trips, but the lazy git could not resolve the budgie chirp  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 November 2018, 16:27:08
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2018, 16:12:48
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 16:01:00
Helped bleed the clutch on a 2002 Rover 75 Diesel.

Who the hell thought above the clutch pedal was a good place for the tank!
They are a ficker, Jimbob. There's one above the pedal and one inside the bell housing. But I thought you could top up from under the bonnet?

No,sadly you have to contort into the drivers footwell to top up the reservoir which is the size of a thimble,bloody ballache for what is quite a nice car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 November 2018, 16:57:42
Quote from: henryd on 08 November 2018, 16:27:08
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2018, 16:12:48
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 16:01:00
Helped bleed the clutch on a 2002 Rover 75 Diesel.

Who the hell thought above the clutch pedal was a good place for the tank!
They are a ficker, Jimbob. There's one above the pedal and one inside the bell housing. But I thought you could top up from under the bonnet?

No,sadly you have to contort into the drivers footwell to top up the reservoir which is the size of a thimble,bloody ballache for what is quite a nice car
I know all about it, Henry, our MGZT had exactly the same setup. It developed a small leak, very small, but still enough to empty that tiny little thing above the pedal every couple of days.
I top it up and drove it to Evans Halshaw on the day we traded it for an astra H. Salesman took it round the car park and was happy with it. I had a big grin on my face as I drove out.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 17:02:22
Where it’s going is another question. No value in the car and no money to replace it either. Clutch was done not that long ago. So hoping a top up is all it needs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:16:32
Been playing the old game of lets swap the headunit as many times as possible.  Now if I could merge all 3 headunits I have to make one good one....

"What could possibly go wrong?" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 November 2018, 17:38:05
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 17:02:22
Where it’s going is another question. No value in the car and no money to replace it either. Clutch was done not that long ago. So hoping a top up is all it needs.

May have been bled when clutch was done but not topped up,many people think the brake fluid reservoir is for the clutch as on many other vehicles
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 17:44:45
Quote from: henryd on 08 November 2018, 17:38:05
Quote from: Jimbob on 08 November 2018, 17:02:22
Where it’s going is another question. No value in the car and no money to replace it either. Clutch was done not that long ago. So hoping a top up is all it needs.

May have been bled when clutch was done but not topped up,many people think the brake fluid reservoir is for the clutch as on many other vehicles

Indeed, or even topping up the condom air seal inside rather than the reservoir itself
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:46:03
Retrieved Tech2 from that Gixer fella ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 17:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:46:03
Retrieved Tech2 from that Gixer fella ;D
could you nip and collect all the tools I've lent out to people in the past  :-\
while your on a roll  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:55:16
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 17:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:46:03
Retrieved Tech2 from that Gixer fella ;D
could you nip and collect all the tools I've lent out to people in the past  :-\
while your on a roll  ;D
I am on a roll...

...I also retrieved my air rachet, my riveter, my box of rivets and my spare vac stuff.  It was like xmas :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 08 November 2018, 18:07:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:55:16
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 17:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:46:03
Retrieved Tech2 from that Gixer fella ;D
could you nip and collect all the tools I've lent out to people in the past  :-\
while your on a roll  ;D
I am on a roll...

...I also retrieved my air rachet, my riveter, my box of rivets and my spare vac stuff.  It was like xmas :)

Were they in your neighbour's garden?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 18:11:13
Quote from: Gaffers on 08 November 2018, 18:07:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:55:16
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 17:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:46:03
Retrieved Tech2 from that Gixer fella ;D
could you nip and collect all the tools I've lent out to people in the past  :-\
while your on a roll  ;D
I am on a roll...

...I also retrieved my air rachet, my riveter, my box of rivets and my spare vac stuff.  It was like xmas :)

Were they in your neighbour's garden?
shrapnel  :D ;D

I only ever get tools returned when I've long since replaced em  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 09 November 2018, 05:15:25
Loaded it with garden rubbish, only to find the council tip is now on winter hours and was closed.😣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2018, 08:01:18
Be a lesson there... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 09 November 2018, 13:55:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:46:03
Retrieved Tech2 from that Gixer fella ;D

How's the V8 project coming?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 November 2018, 16:56:15
Fitted new front discs and pads. Don't you just know that when you purchase a new wear sensor that the old one will come out unscathed.  ::)
On another note, the new Michelin PS 4's really suit my Omega. It had become a bit wandery but now it drives like a different car. Noticeably more so than when I had the Goodyears new. Still a bit of tramlining when braking on uneven Tarmac repairs but much much better all around. Somehow they have even eliminated the straight ahead sloppiness in the steering, not quite sure how though.  :-\  It's like the car has been transformed so well chuffed at the moment.  :y
Good shout TB  :y as I very nearly had Goodyears fitted again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2018, 21:29:04
Drove it to Guildford to catch a train to Waterloo to see Iliza's show at Southbank. Got as far as the bridge over the A3, aka two minutes from the station and got stopped by a fallen tree. Ninety minutes later and we're returning to Guilford having missed the show >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2018, 10:19:19
Played with Amba's stereo to sort that mute issue, then repaired my jump leads and put them back in the Jag.  The Omega is never here for me to put a set back in there ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 November 2018, 12:24:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2018, 10:19:19
Played with Amba's stereo to sort that mute issue, then repaired my jump leads and put them back in the Jag.  The Omega is never here for me to put a set back in there ;D
Buy another, they are very cheap  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2018, 07:45:36
Replaced the rear pads on the X260, probably the easiest brake pads I have ever done, a dream of a job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 November 2018, 13:43:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2018, 10:19:19
Played with Amba's stereo to sort that mute issue, then repaired my jump leads and put them back in the Jag.  The Omega is never here for me to put a set back in there ;D

Replace back board to solve?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 12 November 2018, 13:50:42
Yes...TB removed the back board from the faulty unit and replaced it with the board from my original NCDC 2013 which had the faulty Nav unit.

All working at it should and a "Big Thanks " to TB for taking his time out again  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 12 November 2018, 16:34:12
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 18:11:13
Quote from: Gaffers on 08 November 2018, 18:07:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:55:16
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2018, 17:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 November 2018, 17:46:03
Retrieved Tech2 from that Gixer fella ;D
could you nip and collect all the tools I've lent out to people in the past  :-\
while your on a roll  ;D
I am on a roll...

...I also retrieved my air rachet, my riveter, my box of rivets and my spare vac stuff.  It was like xmas :)

Were they in your neighbour's garden?
shrapnel  :D ;D

I only ever get tools returned when I've long since replaced em  ;D
On November 1st R.J. King, local scrap merchant, collected my last 2.2 Omega. On November 10th I couldn't find my hinged 1/2" ratchet spanner anywhere, wanted it to fit a drop link on my Astra; in the end I managed without it. Today November 12th R.J. King arrived to collect my rusty 2.6. The driver got out of his cab, waving in the air my lost 1/2" ratchet, which he said fell off the car when he unloaded. There's honesty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 November 2018, 18:00:45
They probably don't want to lose their best customer, Terry! ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2018, 18:07:56
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 November 2018, 07:45:36
Replaced the rear pads on the X260, probably the easiest brake pads I have ever done, a dream of a job.
Same caliper as mine?  Mine was a breeze once I'd rstocked my tools with the right size allen socket, ignoring the fact the seal was slpit and had to be replaced.  They did wind in awfully easily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2018, 18:10:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 November 2018, 13:43:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2018, 10:19:19
Played with Amba's stereo to sort that mute issue, then repaired my jump leads and put them back in the Jag.  The Omega is never here for me to put a set back in there ;D

Replace back board to solve?
Indeed. We've both seen that fault before.

Only downside is its been a few years since I last stripped one that far, so I had to think about it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 November 2018, 19:23:12
Had 4 Rainsport 3's fitted to the Mundano, and alignment done. Feels much better, as some adjustment was required. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2018, 21:53:07
ABS lights came on again on the BMW and I lost the speedo as well, so had to press the old Garmin into action again.  :(

After I'd parked up for 20 minutes or so all was well again when I jumped back in.  ::)

I guess the sensor is on it's way out.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 12 November 2018, 21:59:17
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 November 2018, 18:00:45
They probably don't want to lose their best customer, Terry! ;) ;D
I'm sure they little care, but the first 2.2 they collected lacked differential and gearbox. so was a bit underweight. Today's car was overweight, because I stuffed in the boot a dismantled print machine just to get rid of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 November 2018, 23:15:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2018, 18:10:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 November 2018, 13:43:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2018, 10:19:19
Played with Amba's stereo to sort that mute issue, then repaired my jump leads and put them back in the Jag.  The Omega is never here for me to put a set back in there ;D

Replace back board to solve?
Indeed. We've both seen that fault before.

Only downside is its been a few years since I last stripped one that far, so I had to think about it ;D
You and me both
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 November 2018, 09:53:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2018, 18:07:56
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 November 2018, 07:45:36
Replaced the rear pads on the X260, probably the easiest brake pads I have ever done, a dream of a job.
Same caliper as mine?  Mine was a breeze once I'd rstocked my tools with the right size allen socket, ignoring the fact the seal was slpit and had to be replaced.  They did wind in awfully easily.

No wind in required!

Ignition on, press down on handbrake release button for 2 seconds, then also floor the throttle for 2 seconds, then ignition off and on again and the caliper motors wind in to maintenance position.

Then pop the sliders out, press the piston back (in my case with bleed nipple open as I don't take risks), insert new pads following a clean up, re-assemble and then clip the wear sensor back (this is a great design!).

Repeat the trick for setting the caliper motors but with the release button in the up position and away you go.

Its also very noticeable how good the Jag pads are, very high ceramic content so minimal disc wear and virtually no dust (clean alloys!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 13 November 2018, 16:38:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 November 2018, 18:00:45
They probably don't want to lose their best customer, Terry! ;) ;D
I'll have another car for them soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 16:48:31
Found an oil leak form somewhere.  Sigh.  The Ranger can't get here quick enough....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 November 2018, 17:01:35
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 16:48:31
Found an oil leak form somewhere.  Sigh.  The Ranger can't get here quick enough....
I reckon it will be from the engine. HTH.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 November 2018, 17:04:09
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2018, 17:01:35
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 16:48:31
Found an oil leak form somewhere.  Sigh.  The Ranger can't get here quick enough....
I reckon it will be from the engine. HTH.  :)

Kitty needs a litter tray.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 17:06:22
Quote from: tunnie on 13 November 2018, 17:04:09
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2018, 17:01:35
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 16:48:31
Found an oil leak form somewhere.  Sigh.  The Ranger can't get here quick enough....
I reckon it will be from the engine. HTH.  :)

Kitty needs a litter tray.  :)

I'll install one underneath after I remove it from STEMO's bonce.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2018, 17:15:13
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 13 November 2018, 09:53:47
Its also very noticeable how good the Jag pads are, very high ceramic content so minimal disc wear and virtually no dust (clean alloys!)
I wouldn't know, the dickweeds at Lancaster were quoting silly prices, and insisted that was with the discount.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 13 November 2018, 17:18:44
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 17:06:22
Quote from: tunnie on 13 November 2018, 17:04:09
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2018, 17:01:35
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 16:48:31
Found an oil leak form somewhere.  Sigh.  The Ranger can't get here quick enough....
I reckon it will be from the engine. HTH.  :)

Kitty needs a litter tray.  :)

I'll install one underneath after I remove it from STEMO's bonce.

 ;D ;D ;D

I'll look out for some yobbish driving in a Ranger near me soon.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 17:36:09
Quote from: tunnie on 13 November 2018, 17:18:44
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 17:06:22
Quote from: tunnie on 13 November 2018, 17:04:09
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2018, 17:01:35
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 16:48:31
Found an oil leak form somewhere.  Sigh.  The Ranger can't get here quick enough....
I reckon it will be from the engine. HTH.  :)

Kitty needs a litter tray.  :)

I'll install one underneath after I remove it from STEMO's bonce.

 ;D ;D ;D

I'll look out for some yobbish driving in a Ranger near me soon.  :D

Thinking of upgrading the horn for one of those that sound like a train horn :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2018, 18:07:56
Not a Dixie? It will match the vehicle ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 18:15:55
More like this:

https://youtu.be/9XVKiUaOCe4
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2018, 18:25:26
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 18:15:55
More like this:

https://youtu.be/9XVKiUaOCe4
I bet the 35mph 'tard in front still wont take any notice...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 November 2018, 18:34:01
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 18:15:55
More like this:

https://youtu.be/9XVKiUaOCe4

Yee Haaa!  ;D

You'll be changing your name to RedNeck of course?  ???  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 18:41:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 November 2018, 18:34:01
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 18:15:55
More like this:

https://youtu.be/9XVKiUaOCe4

Yee Haaa!  ;D

You'll be changing your name to RedNeck of course?  ???  :)

Change?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 November 2018, 19:05:11
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 18:41:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 November 2018, 18:34:01
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 18:15:55
More like this:

https://youtu.be/9XVKiUaOCe4

Yee Haaa!  ;D

You'll be changing your name to RedNeck of course?  ???  :)

Change?

Sorry Matt RedNeck, I meant your forum name.  You'll just be using your surname as your forum name then?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 19:21:58
Yeeeeeuup....

*spits into a bucket*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 November 2018, 08:38:00
Quote from: Gaffers on 13 November 2018, 17:36:09
Thinking of upgrading the horn for one of those that sound like a train horn :D

My boss has one of those in his F150 Raptor..

..he lives in Texas, naturally ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 14 November 2018, 15:31:06
I was watching what was required to install it.  I might just get one which I can swap over without new wiring, etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 November 2018, 15:41:58
Might I recommend a Whelen Alpha set up with 100w speaker...

A relay driven by the horn circuit and power is all you need :-X

Single tone setting is perfectly adequate for most jobs. A quick press of the horn only sounds the factory horn due to the relay switching delay, but if a quick beep isn't enough press the button and hold it down and you get the full ARE YOU OPPOSING BLIND effect :y

Has the added flexibility to provide PA ability with a mic...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 November 2018, 15:50:43
Like this...

https://youtu.be/HZuYx8i42RQ :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 14 November 2018, 16:01:32
The PA element doesn't sound 100% uk road legal.  Not that the train horn is either  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 November 2018, 16:15:06
Quote from: Gaffers on 14 November 2018, 16:01:32
The PA element doesn't sound 100% uk road legal.  Not that the train horn is either  ::)
The alternative tones aren't exactly civilian but the air horn is... That's to say my ex plod taxi had one fitted with no MoT issues  :y

The siren needs to be securely mounted though as they're quite weighty...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 November 2018, 17:15:26
Quote from: Gaffers on 14 November 2018, 16:01:32
The PA element doesn't sound 100% uk road legal.  Not that the train horn is either  ::)


Can't beat a set of air powered train horns 150db, most people's jump when they get a toot :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 November 2018, 17:49:50
Found a rear spring broken on the 2.6 CDXi  :'(
do I buy the ones DG recommended for an elite
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Vauxhall-Omega-MK2-B-3-2-Saloon-Genuine-Kilen-Rear-Suspension-Coil-Springs/291762956848 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Vauxhall-Omega-MK2-B-3-2-Saloon-Genuine-Kilen-Rear-Suspension-Coil-Springs/291762956848)

or heavy duty (boot full of tools all the time ) £6 more
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-KILEN-REAR-COIL-SPRING-PAIR-SUSPENSION-GENUINE-OE-QUALITY-71026/263096144945?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall%7CModel%3AOmega%7CCars+Type%3A2.6+V6%7CPlat_Gen%3AB%7CCars+Year%3A2002%7CVariant%3AB+%5B1994-2003%5D+Saloon&hash=item3d41c09431:g:9tEAAOSwb~9ZbzEj:rk:10:pf:0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-KILEN-REAR-COIL-SPRING-PAIR-SUSPENSION-GENUINE-OE-QUALITY-71026/263096144945?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall%7CModel%3AOmega%7CCars+Type%3A2.6+V6%7CPlat_Gen%3AB%7CCars+Year%3A2002%7CVariant%3AB+%5B1994-2003%5D+Saloon&hash=item3d41c09431:g:9tEAAOSwb~9ZbzEj:rk:10:pf:0)

and can i disregard the guide and use spring compressors (shocks undone) rather than drop the diff  :-\ always done it with compressors on carltons
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 November 2018, 18:25:57
Of course you can. What could possibly go wrong, Zebedee?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 14 November 2018, 20:22:15
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2018, 18:25:57
Of course you can. What could possibly go wrong, Zebedee?  ;D
Boingggggg :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 November 2018, 21:31:21
They're potentially the same, but your link doesn't give spring dimensions.

Save the six quid and buy the ones I linked to :y Decent seller, have used for several items over the years  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 November 2018, 21:40:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 November 2018, 21:31:21
They're potentially the same, but your link doesn't give spring dimensions.

Save the six quid and buy the ones I linked to :y Decent seller, have used for several items over the years  :y
looking at both, the £65 ones are "Coil Spring With Constant Wire Diameter" the cheaper are wit pigtail ends ,as per carlton (which snap ,and is a fail mot wise)

the same problem with astra G estate , the newer "Coil Spring With Constant Wire Diameter"  don't loose the pigtails

plus the postage is quicker on the £65 ones  ;D

But thanks for your input DG  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 November 2018, 21:46:33
All Omega rear springs have pigtails. Accept and move on  :y

That's to say that the ends of the springs reduce to a 2" loop. Spring wire thickness is 15mm for the entire length :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 November 2018, 21:49:23
Swore at it...

51,000 trouble free miles in 18months and it waits till I'm living in a burger van, with access to 10% of my tools and then the o/s rear brake seizes. B!tch.

Still, I shall not be defeated. Just about to order everything I can think of and then borrow my mates drive. "working from home" on Friday I suspect.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2018, 13:10:19
Broken it...

Went to got out, remote didn't unlock it, so unlocked with the key... promptly setting the alarm off as I opened the door. Key in the ignition and nada. Battery voltage a whole 7.8 volts ::)

Battery currently on charge, but car has only been sat since Wednesday lunchtime, so suspect battery is toast... Will run KW's excellent test guide to rule out alternator ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2018, 15:45:11
Well, at 14.35v (dropped to 13.8v briefly with everything switched on before coming back up to 14.25v) at idle, the alternator is clearly ok.

Don't believe that I had left anything switched on, so have acquired a new battery to prevent any further issues.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 November 2018, 16:25:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2018, 15:45:11
Well, at 14.35v (dropped to 13.8v briefly with everything switched on before coming back up to 14.25v) at idle, the alternator is clearly ok.

Don't believe that I had left anything switched on, so have acquired a new battery to prevent any further issues.


You ought to spend £20 on a drop tester....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 November 2018, 16:28:24
Quote from: Nick W on 16 November 2018, 16:25:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2018, 15:45:11
Well, at 14.35v (dropped to 13.8v briefly with everything switched on before coming back up to 14.25v) at idle, the alternator is clearly ok.

Don't believe that I had left anything switched on, so have acquired a new battery to prevent any further issues.


You ought to spend £20 on a drop tester....
Worth checking if there's any significant current draw when parked up too. Last time this happened to me the heated rear windscreen relay contacts had welded themselves closed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 November 2018, 17:35:50
Quote from: Nick W on 16 November 2018, 16:25:26
You ought to spend £20 on a drop tester....

I've had one of those in my Amazon wish-list for a couple of years.. I, too, should invest, given the BMW has taken a liking to discharging itself swiftly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2018, 17:54:55
Any recommendations for a drop tester, what with xmas coming....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 November 2018, 18:12:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2018, 17:54:55
Any recommendations for a drop tester, what with xmas coming....


It doesn't need to be anything special as you're only using it as an indicator, so a cheapy will do: LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battery-Load-Tester-100-Amp-Charge-Checker-6-12-Volt-for-Car-Van-Vehicle/323314009466?hash=item4b4704457a:g:P9IAAOSwT69bLbK~:rk:2:pf:0) which is the first one listed on Ebay


I carried one like that(they all seem to be the same) in the truck until I wanted one that took up a lot less space. Sealey's BT102 is what I replaced it with, and still have. I vaguely recall it was about £50, but I velcroed it to my jump pack and used it daily
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2018, 18:19:15
Quote from: Nick W on 16 November 2018, 18:12:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2018, 17:54:55
Any recommendations for a drop tester, what with xmas coming....


It doesn't need to be anything special as you're only using it as an indicator, so a cheapy will do: LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battery-Load-Tester-100-Amp-Charge-Checker-6-12-Volt-for-Car-Van-Vehicle/323314009466?hash=item4b4704457a:g:P9IAAOSwT69bLbK~:rk:2:pf:0) which is the first one listed on Ebay


I carried one like that(they all seem to be the same) in the truck until I wanted that took up a lot less space. Sealey's BT102 is what I replaced it with, and still have. I vaguely recall it was about £50, but I velcroed it to my jump pack and used it daily
Thanks.  Wasn't ever sure if the cheapies were up to the job. I guess all those £15 type ones that look like your link are all from the same chinky factory, and are much of a muchness?

Cheers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2018, 19:01:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 November 2018, 16:28:24
Quote from: Nick W on 16 November 2018, 16:25:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2018, 15:45:11
Well, at 14.35v (dropped to 13.8v briefly with everything switched on before coming back up to 14.25v) at idle, the alternator is clearly ok.

Don't believe that I had left anything switched on, so have acquired a new battery to prevent any further issues.


You ought to spend £20 on a drop tester....
Worth checking if there's any significant current draw when parked up too. Last time this happened to me the heated rear windscreen relay contacts had welded themselves closed.
Settles down to a smidge under 0.2 MPs doors locked/alarm set/display off.

Unlock it and it spikes before settling at 0.35 with the interior lights (all led) on.

Ignition on, doors closed and it's around 1.15.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 November 2018, 20:29:42
went car shopping because i saw a nice Astra H design estate tractor juice edition online
clicky (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201811142416441?maximum-mileage=125000&sort=distance&advertising-location=at_cars&make=VAUXHALL&postcode=de110pf&model=ASTRA&radius=25&year-from=2004&price-to=1000&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&body-type=Estate&page=1)
wouldn't start,needed jumping after the salesman said he'd drove it that morning and how fast and powerful it was,  ::)
checked all over it comparing the MOT fail sheet online to check work like brakes etc had been done ,(as per new mot pass) it had not , and it was a weird beige colour ,  :-\ not the ultra rare z157 star silver 3 paintwork to match the rest of the fleet  :( so walked away  ..Mrs builder agreed wit me  :o
found another 2005 astra H estate but twinport petrol 1.6 16v  local on friendface market place  ;D
checked it over, very good MOT history ,car pass,service book, receipts for 4 new tyres and cat back exhaust recently  :)
so a deal was done I was happy with , not so much so for the seller ;D
1/3 off  :y
collect tomorrow (because i wanted Mrs builder to do insurance comparison rather than just ring her current ) £100 saving on that to what she was paying for astra G 1.6 8v  :y

so I will retire the £200 paid 5 years ago, astra G estate (after raping it of tyres,radio etc ) should get £150 back .which is nice  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 November 2018, 20:55:31
and £60 saving on road tax too  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2018, 18:09:13
Took the engine out.



























Of the Honda 90.  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 November 2018, 19:27:45
Are you going to stick a V8 in it?  ???

Or pedals?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2018, 19:45:38
Nah, stripping everything off the frame. clean & repaint the frame, then do the same to all the other parts before bolting them back onto the frame.
Beats than watching Loose women, Judge Rinder and other assorted shite.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2018, 01:09:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 November 2018, 19:27:45
Are you going to stick a V8 in it?  ???

Or pedals?  ;D
Either would help :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2018, 08:43:32
True.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 20 November 2018, 09:31:43
 Would have thought Albs would have put a diesel in it to run on cooking oil :D ;D ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 November 2018, 11:25:52
Filled it(The Merc) with BP Ultimate after a very
"swift" round trip to Hastings & back didn't spare the horses & managed 25MPG.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2018, 14:21:05
Had four Accelera tyres fitted and it passed the MOT.
A couple of advisories though. First one regarding inside of discs showing some corrosion. Standard Omega issue which I wont panic about.
Second one concerning rust visible at ends of sills, but unable to investigate due to plastic covers. Sill looked pretty good last time I looked (less than a year ago), but I shall investigate (might have to wait until after the Winter) and do any repairs that need doing.
If its bad it will be an excuse to fire up the MIG welder.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 20 November 2018, 15:37:25
Took it to Serek in Huntingdon to fix intermittent non start.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2018, 16:11:36
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 November 2018, 14:21:05
Had four Accelera tyres fitted and it passed the MOT.
A couple of advisories though. First one regarding inside of discs showing some corrosion. Standard Omega issue which I wont panic about.
Second one concerning rust visible at ends of sills, but unable to investigate due to plastic covers. Sill looked pretty good last time I looked (less than a year ago), but I shall investigate (might have to wait until after the Winter) and do any repairs that need doing.
If its bad it will be an excuse to fire up the MIG welder.  :)
A pass is a pass, but pop the arch liners and sill covers off ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 November 2018, 18:33:58
Quote from: Tilbo on 20 November 2018, 11:25:52
Filled it(The Merc) with BP Ultimate after a very
"swift" round trip to Hastings & back didn't spare the horses & managed 25MPG.😎
I suspect our idea of swift and not sparing the horses probably differ wildly, as I bet I couldn't manage 25mpg from a diesel...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2018, 19:00:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2018, 16:11:36
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 November 2018, 14:21:05
Had four Accelera tyres fitted and it passed the MOT.
A couple of advisories though. First one regarding inside of discs showing some corrosion. Standard Omega issue which I wont panic about.
Second one concerning rust visible at ends of sills, but unable to investigate due to plastic covers. Sill looked pretty good last time I looked (less than a year ago), but I shall investigate (might have to wait until after the Winter) and do any repairs that need doing.
If its bad it will be an excuse to fire up the MIG welder.  :)
A pass is a pass, but pop the arch liners and sill covers off ;)

Will do, but realistically, its unlikely to happen before spring has sprung. Id it has completely rotted away by then I will be forced to dump it and buy a CL500.
Shame.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 November 2018, 21:09:26
MOT Pass, no advisories on the one with the Irmscher wheels  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2018, 21:25:14
Time well spent ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 November 2018, 22:47:58
 :y

One of the Headlights needed adjustment (I had refurbished and rebuilt them with new adjusters and bulbs previously) but that was done pre-MOT for no charge :)

Couple of little jobs left on the black project car then start on the LPG install early next year, would have been this year but time / work / money got in the way!  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 November 2018, 15:45:58
Changed air filter and plugs[number 6 was a bit of a challenge]dismantled exhaust system[it only went on last year and car has hardly been anywhere since then so there were no rust issues]and re-installed it with exhaust paste round the joints-in case there were any small leaks not noticed on M.o.T.] so I think it's now ready for re-test and see how it fares this time on emissions.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 November 2018, 21:58:59
Quote from: BazaJT on 21 November 2018, 15:45:58
Changed air filter and plugs[number 6 was a bit of a challenge]dismantled exhaust system[it only went on last year and car has hardly been anywhere since then so there were no rust issues]and re-installed it with exhaust paste round the joints-in case there were any small leaks not noticed on M.o.T.] so I think it's now ready for re-test and see how it fares this time on emissions.
best of luck with the MOT  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 21 November 2018, 22:43:22
Quote from: BazaJT on 21 November 2018, 15:45:58
Changed air filter and plugs[number 6 was a bit of a challenge]dismantled exhaust system[it only went on last year and car has hardly been anywhere since then so there were no rust issues]and re-installed it with exhaust paste round the joints-in case there were any small leaks not noticed on M.o.T.] so I think it's now ready for re-test and see how it fares this time on emissions.

I have only used the red high temperature RTV silicone for sealing sliding exhaust joints. Exhaust jointing paste is horrible stuff and sets like concrete making it difficult to seperate joints at a later stage, whereas the RTV silicone makes an effective gas tight seal and easier future separation of joints if needed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 November 2018, 17:39:03
Dumped it at a train station to suffer the indignity of the Chiltern Slug.  Which this morning not only had run out of drivers (again) but also then got stuck behind a broken down train.

Fingers crossed the return is more bearable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 November 2018, 17:55:14
Oh therees a surprise. Its delayed :@
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 November 2018, 18:04:42
HS2 will sort all your problems for you.  :y




 ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 November 2018, 21:41:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 November 2018, 18:04:42
HS2 will sort all your problems for you.  :y




 ;D :D ;D

Getting off at Brackers could be messy, mind. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 14:13:35
Got rid of the Jaaaagggg and now bombing around in a corsa
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 November 2018, 14:15:01
Does Mrs TB know? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 November 2018, 14:26:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 14:13:35
Got rid of the Jaaaagggg and now bombing around in a corsa

With your driving style and your recent indiscretion it's probably for the best.  ;)  Although something tells me it's a short term thing such as a hire car/courtesy car.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 November 2018, 14:32:28
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 November 2018, 14:26:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 14:13:35
Got rid of the Jaaaagggg and now bombing around in a corsa

With your driving style and your recent indiscretion it's probably for the best.  ;)  Although something tells me it's a short term thing such as a hire car/courtesy car.  ::)

Poor hire company, that Corsa will be handed back with it's engine life severely shortened.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 November 2018, 15:19:41
Got it through M.o.T. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 November 2018, 16:02:18
Quote from: BazaJT on 23 November 2018, 15:19:41
Got it through M.o.T. :y
Job done :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 17:04:02
Quote from: tunnie on 23 November 2018, 14:32:28
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 November 2018, 14:26:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 14:13:35
Got rid of the Jaaaagggg and now bombing around in a corsa

With your driving style and your recent indiscretion it's probably for the best.  ;)  Although something tells me it's a short term thing such as a hire car/courtesy car.  ::)

Poor hire company, that Corsa will be handed back with it's engine life severely shortened.
Said Corsa has not been above 40mph yet. Mrs TB says she quite likes it, so thumbs up there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 17:05:26
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 November 2018, 14:26:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 14:13:35
Got rid of the Jaaaagggg and now bombing around in a corsa

With your driving style and your recent indiscretion it's probably for the best.  ;)  Although something tells me it's a short term thing such as a hire car/courtesy car.  ::)
Like you, I’m a reformed character, and deeply sorry for doing 80mph on an empty, downhill dual carriageway. How dangerous was I being
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 November 2018, 09:23:36
Quote from: BazaJT on 23 November 2018, 15:19:41
Got it through M.o.T. :y
well done young man  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 November 2018, 11:24:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 17:05:26
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 November 2018, 14:26:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 14:13:35
Got rid of the Jaaaagggg and now bombing around in a corsa

With your driving style and your recent indiscretion it's probably for the best.  ;)  Although something tells me it's a short term thing such as a hire car/courtesy car.  ::)
Like you, I’m a reformed character, and deeply sorry for doing 80mph on an empty, downhill dual carriageway. How dangerous was I being
What did they charge you with? Dawdling? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2018, 18:34:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 November 2018, 11:24:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 17:05:26
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 November 2018, 14:26:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 November 2018, 14:13:35
Got rid of the Jaaaagggg and now bombing around in a corsa

With your driving style and your recent indiscretion it's probably for the best.  ;)  Although something tells me it's a short term thing such as a hire car/courtesy car.  ::)
Like you, I’m a reformed character, and deeply sorry for doing 80mph on an empty, downhill dual carriageway. How dangerous was I being
What did they charge you with? Dawdling? ;D
Madness, isn’t it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2018, 18:08:35
The mighty Corsa


(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/odds/mighty_corsa.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 November 2018, 19:03:13
Discovered its battery was flat as a pancake this morning for some reason.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 November 2018, 20:51:07
Is that someone breaking into the blue car in the background?Or are they going to take a leak down the side of it? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2018, 17:58:56
Quote from: BazaJT on 27 November 2018, 20:51:07
Is that someone breaking into the blue car in the background?Or are they going to take a leak down the side of it? :D
Looks like a dodgy character to me.  In fact, seeing as its my eldest bro, I know its a dodgy character ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 December 2018, 01:49:37
Went to view it's potential replacement.

However being a jlr product it was composed almost entirely of rust. So I didn't buy it.

The search continues
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 December 2018, 11:48:41
After I'd finished using the V70 as a tow truck for the step daughters Meriva I took the Omega for a run round and got a puncture >:( and of course it was raining >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 December 2018, 13:12:11
probably a stray battered sausage or onion ring holding the fuel sender unit arm up in the 190  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2018, 14:11:52
Possibly.  ;D
You wouldn't believe how sticky that stuff gets when it dried out. I imagine the sender is gummed up with it. I plan on removing it and soaking it in petrol soon to hopefully cure this.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 December 2018, 14:34:15
All that to get your copy of the Daily Express!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2018, 14:43:02
Nope. The Mail actually, although only because swmbo insists on it for the nectar points or something. I just do the crossword and ignore the rest. Its gone all soft and fluffy under its new editor.  ::)
I think he is trying to capture the Grauniad readership.  ;D
Imo, all the msm is utter shite.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2018, 16:14:37
Re-lived the ice bucket challenge when I decided to reset the Jag's sunroof without checking how much water had pooled up on the roof.

Currently drying out the interior.

'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2018, 16:28:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D
Neither of our cars get much below half a tank, can't see why you'd let them get so low  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2018, 16:50:20
First car mentioned is my sons. Im not putting petrol in it.  ;D
The 190 - had no idea it was low. thought there was plenty in the tank. :-[ ::)
The Omega, almost filled it up last week, but decided to live dangerously and wait until I got paid on the 28th, and the price to drop further, which it did. Its good fun really. Stops life from getting too boring.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 December 2018, 18:02:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D

Blimey, life on the edge. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 December 2018, 19:22:37
Yep nowt quite like the feeling you get when you're miles from a petrol station and the computer is on countdown to zero :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 December 2018, 19:43:44
Two new tyres on the daily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 December 2018, 20:01:11
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2018, 19:43:44
Two new tyres on the daily.
Winter ones  :-\
time for a Christmas tyre Tread
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2018, 20:05:22
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 December 2018, 18:02:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D

Blimey, life on the edge. ;D

Its about as close to the edge as I get these days.  :'(  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2018, 20:27:21
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 20:05:22
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 December 2018, 18:02:22
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D

Blimey, life on the edge. ;D

Its about as close to the edge as I get these days.  :'(  ;D
Aye. The most excitement I get is farting and wondering whether I'm gonna follow through.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 December 2018, 23:24:34
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 December 2018, 20:01:11
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2018, 19:43:44
Two new tyres on the daily.
Winter ones  :-\
time for a Christmas tyre Tread

Nope, tried and trusted Uniroyal Rainsport 3's.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 December 2018, 23:47:12
Bought it's replacement 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 December 2018, 09:20:02
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2018, 16:28:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D
Neither of our cars get much below half a tank, can't see why you'd let them get so low  :-\
I detest queuing, then standing like a prick filling up, so to quote Nick W on another thread, I like to make the job worthwhile.

Hence, I've run out of fuel more times than I care to remember ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 December 2018, 10:34:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2018, 09:20:02
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2018, 16:28:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D
Neither of our cars get much below half a tank, can't see why you'd let them get so low  :-\
I detest queuing, then standing like a prick filling up, so to quote Nick W on another thread, I like to make the job worthwhile.

Hence, I've run out of fuel more times than I care to remember ;D
I never have to queue, and I'm ok with 90 seconds at the pump. One of the reasons I keep mine topped up is because my 89 year old mum is on her last legs and I don't want to be worrying about fuel if I get a phone call in the middle of the night.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 December 2018, 13:07:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2018, 09:20:02
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2018, 16:28:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D
Neither of our cars get much below half a tank, can't see why you'd let them get so low  :-\
I detest queuing, then standing like a prick filling up, so to quote Nick W on another thread, I like to make the job worthwhile.

Hence, I've run out of fuel more times than I care to remember ;D

I only visit a petrol station once a month, so at my age its easy to forget.  :-[ :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 02 December 2018, 16:28:15
Quote from: STEMO on 02 December 2018, 10:34:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2018, 09:20:02
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2018, 16:28:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 01 December 2018, 12:56:13
Yesterday - put my good spare battery on the Omega is the one fitted had given up the ghost. Drove sons Punto to the shop to get a paper then realised I had forgot to take money with me - Albseimers.  :-[
Drove back home to get money, but fuel light came on  so decided to do the return journey in the 190. Took the long scenic route to  warm the engine up, and it decided to run out of chip oil half a mile from home. Fuel gauge is stuck at half way point, and my powers of mathematic calculation, evidently aren't what they used to be.
Had some chip oil in the boot, so tipped it in, but I wasn't surprised that the battery started to run down before it started. Its a bastard to start after running out, or changing the fuel filter.
Walked the half mile home (purchasing paper on the way), collected the Omega and jump leads and drove back to the 190.
Once connected up to the Omega I was able to just turn it over for as long as it took to get it started.
Drove the Omega back home, noticing range of 7 miles showing on the display.
Walked (uphill this time) the half mile back to the 190 and drove it home.
Drove swmbo in the Omega the 7 miles to Sainsburys in a state of quiet panic hoping it wouldnt run out before we got there. It didnt. It was showing 0 miles as we drove into the petrol station, where it took 62.5 litres to fill it up. I was expecting it to take more than that. :-\
Could have been worse, at least it didnt rain. ::) ;D
Neither of our cars get much below half a tank, can't see why you'd let them get so low  :-\
I detest queuing, then standing like a prick filling up, so to quote Nick W on another thread, I like to make the job worthwhile.

Hence, I've run out of fuel more times than I care to remember ;D
I never have to queue, and I'm ok with 90 seconds at the pump. One of the reasons I keep mine topped up is because my 89 year old mum is on her last legs and I don't want to be worrying about fuel if I get a phone call in the middle of the night.
Agree with that Stemo. When you have ageing parent/parents, the last thing you want is faffing around for fuel when the call comes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 December 2018, 17:11:07
Spent the afternoon locating an electrical fault on Gixer's saloon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 December 2018, 18:21:16
Snapped the bolt holding the BMW's ABS sensor in and then broke off the ABS sensor itself when I tried to remove that!  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 December 2018, 16:12:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2018, 17:11:07
Spent the afternoon locating an electrical fault on Gixer's saloon.

#Whistles theme tune to "The good the bad and the ugly"# ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 December 2018, 17:22:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 December 2018, 16:12:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 December 2018, 17:11:07
Spent the afternoon locating an electrical fault on Gixer's saloon.

#Whistles theme tune to "The good the bad and the ugly"# ;D
Hey, Blondie ;D.  A classic.

Gixer seems to shag LPG components faster than I shag tyres ;D.  This one was a loom fault. Last time it was an LPG ECU fault.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 03 December 2018, 19:30:35
Fitted a new water pump and main cooling rad to the 2.6. No more water leaks. :y

Next job, for over the winter, is to fit the LPG kit I've just got.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 06 December 2018, 19:06:54
Got the puncture repaired :y Glad it could be repaired as the tyre was only a year old and didn't have many miles on it at all 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 December 2018, 08:17:13
All I've done today is get the Scooby out of the garage for SWMBO she's doing a school run for two of the Grandsons I'm going back to bed man Flu.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 December 2018, 11:01:29
Took the Omega for mot, which it failed on a drop link split dust cover. Even though it failed, I'm strangely pleased that it failed on such a simple fix.  :)
I'll fit a new pair, get it retested and the old girl gets to live another day.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2018, 09:53:33
Used it to quickly pop down the shops, and decided it really does need filling up with electricity....

….when I CBA.


This is due to how, when the starter engaged, several of the electronic systems like adaptive lighting and infotainment all reset, and the airbag light stayed on...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 December 2018, 11:37:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 December 2018, 09:53:33
Used it to quickly pop down the shops, and decided it really does need filling up with electricity....

….when I CBA.


This is due to how, when the starter engaged, several of the electronic systems like adaptive lighting and infotainment all reset, and the airbag light stayed on...
Is this the corsa ? if it is , get a decent battery sorted PDQ
low voltage can fry the BCM (a known issue) and it is advised to get the latest firmware flash for the BCM to prevent further problems
I diagnosed one in the week for a friend, too late for the fried BCM
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 December 2018, 15:49:14
Be the Jaaag ;)

TB only drives Corsas and Focuses on holibobs ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 December 2018, 16:04:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 December 2018, 15:49:14
Be the Jaaag ;)

TB only drives Corsas and Focuses on holibobs ;)
Ah . i see  :y
well i know 2 things about Jaaags
1: a new battery is a gazillion dalasi
2:MPG is worse than rusty vauxhalls
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2018, 17:56:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 December 2018, 16:04:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 December 2018, 15:49:14
Be the Jaaag ;)

TB only drives Corsas and Focuses on holibobs ;)
Ah . i see  :y
well i know 2 things about Jaaags
1: a new battery is a gazillion dalasi
2:MPG is worse than rusty vauxhalls
That's all there is to know :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 December 2018, 02:17:21
Batteries are not so expensive, in fact I have been surprised at the parts pricing.

Also been mega impressed with the MPG  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2018, 09:43:43
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 09 December 2018, 02:17:21
Batteries are not so expensive, in fact I have been surprised at the parts pricing.

Also been mega impressed with the MPG  :-[
About £150 on Hellfrauds trade, around £120 from unheard of online shops.

I need to call the dealer about the price of front wheels, though need to check the photos of when Mrs TB trashed those Sportstars, as the refurber said that was absolutely right on the limit of being repairable.  Not convinced mine is as bad.

My 2013 EPC, after converting Rubles to £, implies £480 + VAT for a wheel, but online everyone is £550+VAT.  I'm guessing not huge discounts are available.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2018, 13:47:42
Dried and reoiled one of my 200pc Halfords sets, after it got soaked in the rain yesterday.

Changed the oil in the Jaaaaagggg, and currently filling it with electricity.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 09 December 2018, 15:44:52
Washed & polished the Merc , looks a treat now all tucked away in the garage just before it started raining.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 December 2018, 18:37:46
Pulled the prop shaft off of the work HiLux - it’ll be a FWD for a week or so whilst I refurbish the prop. Should be a bit quieter and nicer to be in now though  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2018, 18:57:53
Found the Battlebus, and brought it back here, seeing as the Black Pussy is off the road for a bit.

Whilst walking to find it, I saw a chavved up Omega being driven impressively as it came off a roundabout with a small bit of slide, and accelerated like a scaulded cat.  Then I released in was my Omega ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 December 2018, 19:14:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2018, 18:57:53
Found the Battlebus, and brought it back here, seeing as the Black Pussy is off the road for a bit.

Whilst walking to find it, I saw a chavved up Omega being driven impressively as it came off a roundabout with a small bit of slide, and accelerated like a scaulded cat.  Then I released in was my Omega ::)
Mrs TB putting electric back into the Omegas battery  :D ;D
I would not let Mrs Builder use my Omega , I've gotten use to it now and can throw it about at speed ,and it stays planted nicely 8)
 Mrs builder would have it sliding down the tarmac on it's roof IF she ever got the key  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 09 December 2018, 19:49:46
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 December 2018, 19:14:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2018, 18:57:53
Found the Battlebus, and brought it back here, seeing as the Black Pussy is off the road for a bit.

Whilst walking to find it, I saw a chavved up Omega being driven impressively as it came off a roundabout with a small bit of slide, and accelerated like a scaulded cat.  Then I released in was my Omega ::)
Mrs TB putting electric back into the Omegas battery  :D ;D
I would not let Mrs Builder use my Omega , I've gotten use to it now and can throw it about at speed ,and it stays planted nicely 8)
 Mrs builder would have it sliding down the tarmac on it's roof IF she ever got the key  ::)
.


Let SWMBO drive the Merc once she vowed never to drive it again found it scary !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2018, 20:34:02
Mrs Mig rarely drives, but when she does she drives the Omega. She is very reluctant to even sit in the 190 chip wagon, never mind drive it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2018, 00:57:29
Mrs DTM is a power freak, hence why she wanted a smaller sportier Jag than the XF....I had to restrict her to the low power petrol engine in order to get some life out of the tyres!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2018, 18:09:58
Discovered that the wheel couldn't be repaired. Bugger.

Discovered a new one is £650. Bugger.

Discovered, even with discounts, a new one is still £540. Bugger.


Permission to say bugger?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 December 2018, 18:14:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2018, 18:09:58
Discovered that the wheel couldn't be repaired. Bugger.

Discovered a new one is £650. Bugger.

Discovered, even with discounts, a new one is still £540. Bugger.


Permission to say bugger?
Wow! That's nearly a weeks worth of fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 10 December 2018, 19:15:45
Ordered 4 new tyres for the Terracan, and booked its MOT for next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 December 2018, 20:25:30
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 December 2018, 19:15:45
Ordered 4 new tyres for the Terracan, and booked its MOT for next week.

What's your preference? Mine has come with General Grabbers all round, which are staying on for now, but theyre going a bit Bobby Charlton.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 10 December 2018, 20:43:53
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 December 2018, 20:25:30
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 December 2018, 19:15:45
Ordered 4 new tyres for the Terracan, and booked its MOT for next week.

What's your preference? Mine has come with General Grabbers all round, which are staying on for now, but theyre going a bit Bobby Charlton.
.


Always had Hankook from new getting Yokohama this time .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 December 2018, 22:29:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2018, 18:09:58
Discovered that the wheel couldn't be repaired. Bugger.

Discovered a new one is £650. Bugger.

Discovered, even with discounts, a new one is still £540. Bugger.


Permission to say bugger?

Is this on the Jaaaag?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 December 2018, 23:29:54
£540 would buy a whole Omega, complete with wheels  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 11 December 2018, 08:55:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 December 2018, 23:29:54
£540 would buy a whole Omega, complete with wheels  :D

Be realistic, it wouldn't buy an Omega.....




...it would buy two.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 December 2018, 10:35:26
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 December 2018, 20:43:53

Always had Hankook from new getting Yokohama this time .

Does yours go off-road much? Was wondering how you found it with standard road tyres. Given mine will spend getting on for half of its time in a field, I'm thinking something like the grabbers may not be a bad shout.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 11 December 2018, 11:06:54
Quote from: jimmy944 on 11 December 2018, 10:35:26
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 December 2018, 20:43:53

Always had Hankook from new getting Yokohama this time .

Does yours go off-road much? Was wondering how you found it with standard road tyres. Given mine will spend getting on for half of its time in a field, I'm thinking something like the grabbers may not be a bad shout.
.



Fair bit of off road use + here in the fens if we get Snow my trip to work has some interesting back roads ! Had the Yokohama tyres fitted this morning look very chunky all terrain type £417 fitted balanced new valves etc 10mm tread Hankook were always 9mm used to get around 24,000 miles out of them always change tyres at 3mm.In 2015 I paid £427 for the Hankooks so pleased with the price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 December 2018, 13:27:41
Sounds good  :y

After I posted, I had a look on black circles and it seems that pretty much all the choices in that tyre size have an All Terrain / knobbly look to them, so I shouldn't have an issue finding something suitable when the time comes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2018, 18:20:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 10 December 2018, 22:29:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2018, 18:09:58
Discovered that the wheel couldn't be repaired. Bugger.

Discovered a new one is £650. Bugger.

Discovered, even with discounts, a new one is still £540. Bugger.


Permission to say bugger?

Is this on the Jaaaag?
yes :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 12 December 2018, 07:59:13
 No used wheels in a breakers TB?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 December 2018, 18:27:52
Broken it through my own stupidity. Was in multi story car park in Newmarket looking for a space and something maybe distracted me :-\ Thought i,d stopped but probably wasn,t on the brake enough, (it,s an auto) next thing, BANG. Straight into one of the pillars. Bonnet, offside wing, bumper and headlight for starters. Arrived home on a Manchetts recovery truck and will have a closer look tomorrow but i reckon Goldies next trip will be to Whip St Motors in Bramford.It was a Cat C anyway so no value there anyway but will be a huge miss as i,ve had it 5 years so know it,s been loved. BUGGER.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 December 2018, 18:54:40
Sorry to hear that. We all make these little mistakes, but it sounds like you've paid a heavy price for your one.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 December 2018, 20:07:23
with such a low speed bump ,is it just panel damage ?
plenty of omegas breaking
bolt on parts
have you checked the chassis leg etc ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 December 2018, 20:22:54
No Dave, was dark by the time i was recovered home, so will look at it over the next few days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 12 December 2018, 20:45:28
Driven to Norfolk & back twice , delivering cards & pressies then SWMBO realised  she'd left some behind ! Hence the 2 trips took her Subaru so I enjoyed the drive 😁🎄🎄🎄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 December 2018, 21:35:18
Two tyres on the back of the project car. Seem to have worn the previous ones out rather quickly!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 December 2018, 08:40:55
Booked collection of the XF replacement, Wednesday pm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2018, 18:02:58
Multistorey in Newmarket?  Is that new?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2018, 18:03:46
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 14 December 2018, 08:40:55
Booked collection of the XF replacement, Wednesday pm
Didn't they "forget" last time, when you went to pick up the XF?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2018, 19:26:41
Changed the shitty plain plastic door handles on the Trolley for some nice painted ones with chrome strips... Beginning to look a bit posher 8)

Now need to wash the rest of it having cleaned and polished the handle areas ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 14 December 2018, 19:54:19
Put a new uprated varta battery onto the car as the old one wouldn't last more than a week at the best of times.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 December 2018, 09:29:21
Retrieved my wheel washing mitt from the fence, where I'd hung it yesterday, then promptly forgot.

Due to the sub zero temps, it had frozen, so hadn't moved despite the high winds battering TB Towers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 December 2018, 11:02:30
Hoping to give it a wash over the weekend. Its filthy and that really annoys me. Problem is its fickin freezing outside and toasty indoors.  ::)
Seems like about a fortnight ago it was far to hot to do anything other than sit in the shade and drink very cold beer.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 15 December 2018, 11:34:00
Quote from: Migv6 on 15 December 2018, 11:02:30
Hoping to give it a wash over the weekend. Its filthy and that really annoys me. Problem is its fickin freezing outside and toasty indoors.  ::)
Seems like about a fortnight ago it was far to hot to do anything other than sit in the shade and drink very cold beer.  :o

Funny you should say that, I was in Grenada then at 30º for 2 weeks ::) ::) ::).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 December 2018, 11:37:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2018, 19:26:41
Changed the shitty plain plastic door handles on the Trolley for some nice painted ones with chrome strips... Beginning to look a bit posher 8)





Ah, the cheap Mercedes look. You'll be needing some stick on chrome wheelarch trims and some shiny but scuffed wheels next. Although that will look even sillier on an A-class than it does on an E ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2018, 12:54:38
 ;D don't really go for the whole blingy Lewisham look... But the sun faded plain plastic they use on the base models make the whole car look even cheaper than it was/is...

Besides, the plastic front wings don't have any rust to hide :P

As for wheels, I have a plan... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2018, 15:36:10
Retro fitted a front armrest to the Trolley...

Matches the seats, (Alpaca grey leather), and all the mounting gubbins was still available from Mercedes, so the hardest part was cleaning 16 years of grime off the armrest.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 15 December 2018, 16:34:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2018, 15:36:10
Retro fitted a front armrest to the Trolley...

Matches the seats, (Alpaca grey leather), and all the mounting gubbins was still available from Mercedes, so the hardest part was cleaning 16 years of grime off the armrest.  :-X

I thought you getting of said trolley for summat  else  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2018, 16:43:12
In due course, although as it passed its MoT with the minimum of fuss, it will be staying for work purposes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 December 2018, 10:36:47
Ouch!  :(

That around brackers? I've noticed the roads round Northants have gone from rather awful to an absolute joke recently.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2018, 11:54:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
30 MPH  :-\
like it said on the road sign  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2018, 12:02:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
Could be, given the mileage, that a decent clout was enough to destroy already worn out bushes... Heavy cars are tough on suspension components, especially if driven hard, but you won't necessarily feel it from the driver's seat as 2.5t and a decent wheelbase make for a surprisingly stable ride inspite of worn out parts...

Other thing you might find is that an arm/link has moved out of place on a bush. Also, if aluminium, check for distortion and cracks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 18:22:02
Quote from: jimmy944 on 16 December 2018, 10:36:47
Ouch!  :(

That around brackers? I've noticed the roads round Northants have gone from rather awful to an absolute joke recently.  ::)
Oxfordshire, which has always been anti car since I was a lad ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 18:22:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2018, 11:54:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
30 MPH  :-\
like it said on the road sign  :D ;D
Yes, officer ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 18:24:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2018, 12:02:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
Could be, given the mileage, that a decent clout was enough to destroy already worn out bushes... Heavy cars are tough on suspension components, especially if driven hard, but you won't necessarily feel it from the driver's seat as 2.5t and a decent wheelbase make for a surprisingly stable ride inspite of worn out parts...

Other thing you might find is that an arm/link has moved out of place on a bush. Also, if aluminium, check for distortion and cracks.
I think you'll find its the same weight as an Omega ;).

But it probably needs bushes checking. Its been a while since its last inspection, where I polybushed a couple.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 December 2018, 19:46:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 18:24:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2018, 12:02:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
Could be, given the mileage, that a decent clout was enough to destroy already worn out bushes... Heavy cars are tough on suspension components, especially if driven hard, but you won't necessarily feel it from the driver's seat as 2.5t and a decent wheelbase make for a surprisingly stable ride inspite of worn out parts...

Other thing you might find is that an arm/link has moved out of place on a bush. Also, if aluminium, check for distortion and cracks.
I think you'll find its the same weight as an Omega ;).

But it probably needs bushes checking. Its been a while since its last inspection, where I polybushed a couple.

I thought you said you drove it down a muddy lane, got the underside covered in Horse plop then promptly whisked it round to the Gixer fellow....  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 December 2018, 09:09:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 18:24:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2018, 12:02:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
Could be, given the mileage, that a decent clout was enough to destroy already worn out bushes... Heavy cars are tough on suspension components, especially if driven hard, but you won't necessarily feel it from the driver's seat as 2.5t and a decent wheelbase make for a surprisingly stable ride inspite of worn out parts...

Other thing you might find is that an arm/link has moved out of place on a bush. Also, if aluminium, check for distortion and cracks.
I think you'll find its the same weight as an Omega ;).

That's what he said ... heavy cars  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2018, 11:51:10
Lighter than I thought... Favourite luxo barge tips the scales at a most panzer like 2,190 kgs  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 December 2018, 11:58:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2018, 11:51:10
Lighter than I thought... Favourite luxo barge tips the scales at a most panzer like 2,190 kgs  ;D

Friend of mine just bought an Audi S8 (D2) - it's actually lighter than my 650i! Shifts pretty well, too..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2018, 17:14:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2018, 11:51:10
Lighter than I thought... Favourite luxo barge tips the scales at a most panzer like 2,190 kgs  ;D
That's because MB haven't had any car designers since the 80s ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2018, 17:15:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 December 2018, 19:46:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 18:24:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2018, 12:02:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 December 2018, 09:00:32
Still trying to track down further faults, following its argument with a huge pothole at proper speed last week.
Could be, given the mileage, that a decent clout was enough to destroy already worn out bushes... Heavy cars are tough on suspension components, especially if driven hard, but you won't necessarily feel it from the driver's seat as 2.5t and a decent wheelbase make for a surprisingly stable ride inspite of worn out parts...

Other thing you might find is that an arm/link has moved out of place on a bush. Also, if aluminium, check for distortion and cracks.
I think you'll find its the same weight as an Omega ;).

But it probably needs bushes checking. Its been a while since its last inspection, where I polybushed a couple.

I thought you said you drove it down a muddy lane, got the underside covered in Horse plop then promptly whisked it round to the Gixer fellow....  :D
I didn't mean to, your honour. Its just have you seen the state of the roads round his way, especially with the local telco digging up all the verges...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 December 2018, 17:05:51
Picked up the XF replacement, its pretty good  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 December 2018, 17:23:29
Yesterday actually.

Replaced all 3 UJs and the centre bearing on the work hack rear propshaft and refitted it. I can confirm that whilst the HiLux is perfectly capable of dragging itself around as a WWD it’s not a very nice drive at all.

Still back to RED or 4x4 (if needed) now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 December 2018, 19:02:13
Terracan in for MOT & new rear discs , passed with a couple of minor advisories which will be sorted in the spring.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2018, 19:27:02
Changed a thermostat and brake light switch on the Terracan, probably the easiest car I've ever worked on.

Tilbo, is yours 2 pedal or 3? Mines a 2 and I got 29mpg last tank full. Thought that was pretty good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 December 2018, 19:52:36
Mines a 3 pedal best 33mpg & towing a 26ft twin axle caravan 27mpg not bad at all..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2018, 20:05:10
I'm really (pleasantly) surprised tbh.

Left to my own devices I may have gone manual, but a £1400 car on my doorstep with a clean 12m MOT was too tempting to walk by.

Let's see how long it lasts  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 December 2018, 20:24:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 19 December 2018, 17:23:29
Yesterday actually.

Replaced all 3 UJs and the centre bearing on the work hack rear propshaft and refitted it.......

I did this some months back on the Navara, although it was the front prop UJ's clanging like a good'un. Nissan wanted silly money to sort it but when I saw the UJ circlips I knew it was do-able with my little press, as this is how we always did them in my younger days. Cost twenty four pounds for two UJ's.  :y
Hardest part was keeping mild heat on the flange bolts so that the thread lock would let go.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 19 December 2018, 23:17:38
Quote from: jimmy944 on 19 December 2018, 20:05:10
I'm really (pleasantly) surprised tbh.

Left to my own devices I may have gone manual, but a £1400 car on my doorstep with a clean 12m MOT was too tempting to walk by.

Let's see how long it lasts  ;D
. 




Had mine for almost 7 years & has never let me down, maintained regardless of cost & goes anywhere & tows anything .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 December 2018, 23:36:06
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 December 2018, 20:24:48
Quote from: Lazydocker on 19 December 2018, 17:23:29
Yesterday actually.

Replaced all 3 UJs and the centre bearing on the work hack rear propshaft and refitted it.......

I did this some months back on the Navara, although it was the front prop UJ's clanging like a good'un. Nissan wanted silly money to sort it but when I saw the UJ circlips I knew it was do-able with my little press, as this is how we always did them in my younger days. Cost twenty four pounds for two UJ's.  :y
Hardest part was keeping mild heat on the flange bolts so that the thread lock would let go.

Being a Toyota the bolts are bloody tight but once cracked undo with fingers! Changed the 3 joints the old fashioned way - soft hammer and drifts - not ideal but perfectly acceptable. I suppose if you include dropping the prop 10 days ago the whole job probably took 4 leisurely hours, a good 45 minutes of which will have been trying to work out how to hold the prop to undo the centre bearing! And, of course, drinking tea!!

Incidentally, I contacted a local engineering place about fitting the 3 UJs and bearing if I dropped the prop and parts off - it’s a pity they weren’t just honest and said “we don’t want to fit your parts” instead of “we can’t do those”. Especially as I laughed down the phone at them  ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2018, 00:03:26
I don't understand why places do that :-\

Surely a quick easy job, sensibly priced is better for business than basically telling people that they can't be arsed to even bother quoting  ::)

Have a couple of useful places locally, one only does aluminium (for tooling reasons), and tother does steel work. Both do quite well out of each other by way of referrals  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 December 2018, 08:18:36
I was only asking as a time saving exercise - cost wasn’t a huge issue as the company was paying anyway.

But I’ll not be referring people there any more  :-X

This is the second time... First was “Can’t do it for 2 weeks mate” which I let slide as their loss as it was £1500 of work. Now this. I’m just not confident making a recommendation for them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 December 2018, 14:57:34
I can see it in some cases, people rock up with sh!te chinese parts, as them to fit the stuff and then complain when it goes bang.

Doesn't sound like it was the case here though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 December 2018, 21:09:58
This week I had the last astra G estate collected for "re-cycling"
(still a pair of hatches in the fleet)
took the financial loss on the chin  ::)
I paid £200 for it 5 years ago, put 30,000 miles on it .
got £120 back for it ,cash  :)
I removed the cat and complete exhaust ,battery etc and put scrap tyres on etc
chap who picked it up is going to banger race it before weighing it in
so that works out at £2.67 per 1000 miles or £16 a year depreciation  :o

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 December 2018, 22:36:16
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 December 2018, 21:09:58
This week I had the last astra G estate collected for "re-cycling"
(still a pair of hatches in the fleet)
took the financial loss on the chin  ::)
I paid £200 for it 5 years ago, put 30,000 miles on it .
got £120 back for it ,cash  :)
I removed the cat and complete exhaust ,battery etc and put scrap tyres on etc
chap who picked it up is going to banger race it before weighing it in
so that works out at £2.67 per 1000 miles or £16 a year depreciation  :o

Moneybags!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 December 2018, 00:24:18
After 6 months and over 15,000 miles, I sold my £25 Cortina for £75. That was £5 more than I'd spent on the MOT, service, inlet gasket for a 32/36DGAV carb and a new back box(supplied and fitted by a mate at Kwikfit on Sunday afternoon for £12). I also used it for a number of work trips that paid 38p a mile when it actually cost 9p.


That's the key to not losing money on a car: don't pay anything for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 December 2018, 09:18:25
Quote from: Nick W on 21 December 2018, 00:24:18
That's the key to not losing money on a car: don't pay anything for it.

Anyone got one they want to give me? ;D

Not Terry, though, sorry Terry but you do seem to know how to seek out a lemon! ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 December 2018, 11:23:45
Quote from: Nick W on 21 December 2018, 00:24:18
......
That's the key to not losing money on a car: don't pay anything for it.
buy the right car.....
knowing it's faults (and the cost involved fixing them)
and knock more off the price for the faults you don't know about  ;D
(because people sell cars when there is a problem with it)

I doubt you'd get a rustina for £75 now

think I have a computer virus.....
all my smileys have gone freaky  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 December 2018, 14:14:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 December 2018, 11:23:45
buy the right car.....
knowing it's faults (and the cost involved fixing them)
and knock more off the price for the faults you don't know about  ;D
(because people sell cars when there is a problem with it)

I doubt you'd get a rustina for £75 now



Twenty years later, the modern equivalent is a £200 Focus. Or an Astra in my case, as I don't like the Focus enough to ever buy one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2018, 17:40:50
Charged it.  As its not really drivable at the moment.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 December 2018, 17:45:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2018, 17:40:50
Charged it.  As its not really drivable at the moment.

What with?  Dereliction of duty?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 December 2018, 17:52:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 December 2018, 17:45:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2018, 17:40:50
Charged it.  As its not really drivable at the moment.

What with?  Dereliction of duty?  :D
;D ;D ;D very good, Tigger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2018, 17:58:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 December 2018, 17:45:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2018, 17:40:50
Charged it.  As its not really drivable at the moment.

What with?  Dereliction of duty?  :D
LOL, having visions of Basil Fawlty ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 December 2018, 22:57:59
Abandonment more like ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2018, 12:17:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 December 2018, 22:57:59
Abandonment more like ;D
It looks a bit sorry for itself.  Its not been washed since before it went to Scotland, and that was the 1st week of August.

I'd bung it through a carwash, but with the rear screen cracked, that might end in tears.

I was going to get the hose out today and splash some water over it with the tried and tested 1 bucket method, but CBA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 December 2018, 14:08:24
Had to use the space saver on the Mundano again when the rear offside deflated suddenly on the A470 just north of the M4 near Cardiff.  :(

Sadly by the time there was somewhere safe to stop the tyre was wrecked and I'm now 70 notes lighter for a new tyre.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 December 2018, 16:17:27
The 190 had the annual clearout of interior and boot today. Got a black bin liner full to the brim with shite out of it. It might go a bit faster now.  ;D
If I wash the dirt off it tomorrow it should be faster still.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 December 2018, 16:48:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 December 2018, 16:17:27
The 190 had the annual clearout of interior and boot today. Got a black bin liner full to the brim with shite out of it. It might go a bit faster now.  ;D
If I wash the dirt off it tomorrow it should be faster still.  :D
did you get the batter bits out the fuel tank ?
you need cosworth stickers to see real power gains  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 December 2018, 16:57:15
Fuel gets filtered 6 times before it reaches to the engine fuel filter, so no bits of batter in the tank. Plenty in the boot though.  ;D
Don't need Cosworth stickers. it has a Cosworth interior and AMG wheels, so its a missile.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 December 2018, 17:07:01
Dismantled half of the front of the Mundano to change a headlight bulb and reassembled.  ::)

Then went to change the windscreen wipers which I always find a fiddly challenge!  ::)   Anyway I eventually got them on to find they are utterly shite and should be called windscreen smearers!  :o  >:(

The old ones will be going back on and I'll be returning the new shite ones!  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 23 December 2018, 14:17:51
Got a sorta petrol smell inside the car now.......my fault   ;D
Instead of concentrating on filling the car up correctly, I got a tad distracted  ::)
My method is to wop the nozzle into the filler & swop hands. now I`ve got the trigger in my left hand & my back is to the left wing.
A very nice looking  coupe drives up to the pump opposite & a younger version of Nigella L walks around to undo the gas cap & fails. I now have her well rounded derriere pointed in my direction as she wiggles & giggles tryng to remove that darn cap   :o
My other brain cell now wakes up & is trying to tell me the tank is full & petrol is streaming down the side of the car.  ;D Whoops  :-[ why didn`t the ruddy thing lock off  ???
Enter stage left the Shell nipper with a bucket of sand  :-X
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 December 2018, 16:51:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 December 2018, 17:07:01
Dismantled half of the front of the Mundano to change a headlight bulb and reassembled.  ::)

Then went to change the windscreen wipers which I always find a fiddly challenge!  ::)   Anyway I eventually got them on to find they are utterly shite and should be called windscreen smearers!  :o  >:(

The old ones will be going back on and I'll be returning the new shite ones!  >:(

Went to remove the new but shite windscreen smearers, only to realise that what I thought were funky blue blades were actually covers!  ::)

So I removed the funky blue wiper blade covers, which revealed a more conventional black blade which works very well!  :y

What a complete wazzock!  :-[ :-[ :-[  ;D  I've never bought windscreen wipers with covers on the blades though....  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 December 2018, 17:43:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2018, 16:51:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 December 2018, 17:07:01
Dismantled half of the front of the Mundano to change a headlight bulb and reassembled.  ::)

Then went to change the windscreen wipers which I always find a fiddly challenge!  ::)   Anyway I eventually got them on to find they are utterly shite and should be called windscreen smearers!  :o  >:(

The old ones will be going back on and I'll be returning the new shite ones!  >:(

Went to remove the new but shite windscreen smearers, only to realise that what I thought were funky blue blades were actually covers!  ::)

So I removed the funky blue wiper blade covers, which revealed a more conventional black blade which works very well!  :y

What a complete wazzock!  :-[ :-[ :-[  ;D  I've never bought windscreen wipers with covers on the blades though....  :-\
I thought that i was the only one to have these lapses of concentration. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 December 2018, 17:48:28
Washed it for the first time since its MoT back in November  :-[

Also wrapped the rear bumper trim to hide the crappy grey plastic. Just the door rub strips to do and it should look a bit smarter... well as smart as a 180k mile 16 year old hatchback can look ::)

Quite pleased with it as a first attempt, although a couple of the corners around the tailgate aren't 100%.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 December 2018, 18:51:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2018, 16:51:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 December 2018, 17:07:01
Dismantled half of the front of the Mundano to change a headlight bulb and reassembled.  ::)

Then went to change the windscreen wipers which I always find a fiddly challenge!  ::)   Anyway I eventually got them on to find they are utterly shite and should be called windscreen smearers!  :o  >:(

The old ones will be going back on and I'll be returning the new shite ones!  >:(

Went to remove the new but shite windscreen smearers, only to realise that what I thought were funky blue blades were actually covers!  ::)

So I removed the funky blue wiper blade covers, which revealed a more conventional black blade which works very well!  :y

What a complete wazzock!  :-[ :-[ :-[  ;D  I've never bought windscreen wipers with covers on the blades though....  :-\

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 December 2018, 21:14:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 December 2018, 17:07:01
Dismantled half of the front of the Mundano to change a headlight bulb and reassembled.  ::)

Then went to change the windscreen wipers which I always find a fiddly challenge!  ::)   Anyway I eventually got them on to find they are utterly shite and should be called windscreen smearers!  :o  >:(

The old ones will be going back on and I'll be returning the new shite ones!  >:(

What age Mondeo?,headlights bulbs are really simple up to around 07 plate,just lift two metal clips and headlight comes right out  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 December 2018, 21:42:07
Quote from: henryd on 23 December 2018, 21:14:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 December 2018, 17:07:01
Dismantled half of the front of the Mundano to change a headlight bulb and reassembled.  ::)

Then went to change the windscreen wipers which I always find a fiddly challenge!  ::)   Anyway I eventually got them on to find they are utterly shite and should be called windscreen smearers!  :o  >:(

The old ones will be going back on and I'll be returning the new shite ones!  >:(

What age Mondeo?,headlights bulbs are really simple up to around 07 plate,just lift two metal clips and headlight comes right out  :y
Don't spoil it for him, Henry.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 December 2018, 22:05:10
Quote from: henryd on 23 December 2018, 21:14:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 December 2018, 17:07:01
Dismantled half of the front of the Mundano to change a headlight bulb and reassembled.  ::)

Then went to change the windscreen wipers which I always find a fiddly challenge!  ::)   Anyway I eventually got them on to find they are utterly shite and should be called windscreen smearers!  :o  >:(

The old ones will be going back on and I'll be returning the new shite ones!  >:(

What age Mondeo?,headlights bulbs are really simple up to around 07 plate,just lift two metal clips and headlight comes right out  :y

It's an 08 MK4 and I might have exaggerated slightly.  :-X  ;)

However, it's 2 torque screws for the headlight and a phillips screw to undo the grill so you can prise it away from the headlight to create a bit of room to maneuver the headlight out of its hole which is a right PITA, as the wing wraps around the headlight unit  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 26 December 2018, 15:52:46
Worked on the project Omega CD this afternoon - first time it's had any attention since the clocks went back. Warmed up engine until fans kicked in (first time it's been started for over 3 months). Cleaned out scuttle drains and back of engine bay / bulkhead drain areas with a wide variety of tools...... extension brushes, vacuum cleaner, air line, and treated all those areas with moisture repelling potions. Just got to wait for it to dry out after a final flush and then will treat those areas to some Dinnitrol.

I found it very therapeutic, and nice to have a quiet day after the hoards of people had gone home after Christmas.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 December 2018, 18:39:39
Put another CR2032 in the Pussy's fob. About the 3rd one since I got it.  Can't remember last time I did an Omega one or Zafira one :o

Noticed the fob rubber is really badly coming adrift now, so need to look at that. When I'm well enough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 December 2018, 21:04:37
Noticed it had a flat rear tyre. Took the MX5 instead. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2018, 18:14:47
Can you guess....


(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/wim1.JPG)

(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/wim2.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 December 2018, 18:32:23
Mr Bones looks a little concerned. You haven't done that 'drive it through a pile of horse plop' trick again have you?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 December 2018, 18:47:02
Measuring up for wheel spinners like the James Bond DB5 had? :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2018, 18:51:40
At least we now know why it's called The Shaguar... It's clearly shagged :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 December 2018, 19:03:35
It does seem to require a lot more attention than his Omega(s). :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2018, 19:20:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 December 2018, 18:32:23
Mr Bones looks a little concerned. You haven't done that 'drive it through a pile of horse plop' trick again have you?
Its still got Scottish dirt and flies on it. And I went there in early August.

There was some head scratching between my view of the handling and what the geo figures were saying...  ...but I did catch hi out with the camera :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2018, 19:22:37
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 December 2018, 19:03:35
It does seem to require a lot more attention than his Omega(s). :-X :-X :-X
Fortunately not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: T.m.f on 29 December 2018, 13:19:46
Recently brought a mondeo 2.0tdci 115bhp 04 plate,this week tightened up loose bolt on front wishbone,then changed washer bottle,then oil cooler thermostat,replace tow bar electric sockets and mounting plate,changed tow ball to an also type.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2018, 15:36:31
Dumped the Battlebus with a family member, to use whilst theirs is being fixed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 December 2018, 11:16:45
Investigated why the rear offside tyre had deflated over Christmas, with the MOT due in a couple of weeks. Crack in the alloy wheel. @rse!

Off to the "parts for sale/wanted" section... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 December 2018, 13:54:52
Fitted non-CSD SRS ECU to the daily and unplugged CSD at seat connector.... No more airbag light coming back on  :y

Thought about fitting passenger lock solenoid on the project but quickly decided I cannot be arsed today.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 30 December 2018, 16:23:05
Haven't used the Merc for about 3 weeks, so as the sun was out here this afternoon, opened the garage & took it for a 30 mile spin just superb is the only way to describe it starts on the button every time, and always makes me smile.😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 30 December 2018, 17:26:58
Thanks to Hilper / Admin, another task carried out with help from the maintenance guides - this time removing the door card on a facelift Omega..... never done one before, but had on a mini-facelift many years ago.

Quote
The horizontal, plastic locating strip running along the top of the card often partly breaks off.

So true, and now repaired ready for fitting back on. Where would we be without these guides? A great help and another thank you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 December 2018, 17:35:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 December 2018, 11:16:45
Investigated why the rear offside tyre had deflated over Christmas, with the MOT due in a couple of weeks. Crack in the alloy wheel. @rse!

Off to the "parts for sale/wanted" section... ::)
Opps, welcome to my world.  I have spent over £400 in tyres and had to have a new wheel and WIM treatment in the last 2 months, following the state of the roads :(

I have a set of late Elite wheels here, but don't think any of the tyres are MOT worthy.  But if anything here helps you with the MOT, just shout.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 31 December 2018, 20:24:01
Just SORNed it. On the way to scrappy when i have a replacement sorted. Will hang on for a couple of weeks as i might get another Desmond and there are some newish parts on the old one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 December 2018, 22:28:54
Might be interested in a few bits if it's auto...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 January 2019, 17:37:38
Changed the headlights on the Terracan from grubby yellow to clear. For an outlay of less than 45mins and £10 I'm very pleased with the results!  :y

(https://i.ibb.co/nwDztZs/IMG-20190101-155617.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wdKMj3N)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZXG9PW8/IMG-20190101-161612.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kB5ZfQ8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 January 2019, 18:37:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 December 2018, 22:28:54
Might be interested in a few bits if it's auto...
See my ad in for sale section. It goes whole ;D Unless i rob some bits orf myself. Sorry. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 January 2019, 18:49:35
Quote from: jimmy944 on 01 January 2019, 17:37:38
Changed the headlights on the Terracan from grubby yellow to clear. For an outlay of less than 45mins and £10 I'm very pleased with the results!  :y

(https://i.ibb.co/nwDztZs/IMG-20190101-155617.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wdKMj3N)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZXG9PW8/IMG-20190101-161612.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kB5ZfQ8)
Amazing, Jimmy, it even changed the colour of the car  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 January 2019, 19:28:41
To be fair, pretty much every car I've owned has looked better in dim light!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 January 2019, 20:52:13
Swapped tyres front to rear on 3.2, given it a good check over, top up of fluids, visual check of everything. As it will be a couple of months with no DIY, while I have building work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 January 2019, 22:02:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 01 January 2019, 19:28:41
To be fair, pretty much every car I've owned has looked better in dim light!  ;D
The colour of my gold Desmond always looked better under the car park lights in Newmarket multi story :D. Ironically, that,s where i totalled it.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 January 2019, 16:37:11
Changed the nearside disc and pads on the Mondeo.  ::)

Took ages as the disc took a while to get off and the guide pins were seized as well, so freed, cleaned and greased those as well.

Do t'other side tomorrow.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 02 January 2019, 17:46:53
 Gave the Monza a mid winter run up
Will miss this as much as the Omega when it sells
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:20:01
Turned off the EML on TBE yet again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 January 2019, 18:31:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:20:01
Turned off the EML on TBE yet again.
After resolving the issue that brings it on  :-\
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:47:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 January 2019, 18:31:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:20:01
Turned off the EML on TBE yet again.
After resolving the issue that brings it on  :-\
 ;D
Nope.  I suspect next time I get in it, it'll be back on...

...not that I drive it much, its just currently its the only car I have access to ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:56:31
Driving through a nearby town yesterday, saw a fine looking Zafira-A going the other way...   ...then realised it was mine!

Whats the chances of that ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 January 2019, 18:59:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:47:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 January 2019, 18:31:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:20:01
Turned off the EML on TBE yet again.
After resolving the issue that brings it on  :-\
 ;D
Nope.  I suspect next time I get in it, it'll be back on...

...not that I drive it much, its just currently its the only car I have access to ;D
Maybe see what the code is then,
because replacement cats are expensive
try OOF (omega owners forum) if your unsure
plenty of members there with good advice
 ;D :D
missing the battlebus already   ;D
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 18:56:31
Driving through a nearby town yesterday, saw a fine looking Zafira-A going the other way...   ...then realised it was mine!

Whats the chances of that ;D
obviously you are  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 19:15:16
It'll be P0420/P0430...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 January 2019, 19:51:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 19:15:16
It'll be P0420/P0430...
LTFT,STFT  :-\
relocate downstream lambdas
(well away from any of that exhaust gas nonsense  ;D)
electric metal snotter gun required

ok, you probably already know how to suck eggs

I'll STFU  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 January 2019, 15:13:27
Offside rear discs and pads on the Mondeo.  :)

Looked at the BMW. Kicked it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 03 January 2019, 15:32:06
Took it for a wash.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 January 2019, 15:47:11
Activated Android Auto and Apple Car play on the wifes pussy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:19:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 January 2019, 19:51:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2019, 19:15:16
It'll be P0420/P0430...
LTFT,STFT  :-\
relocate downstream lambdas
(well away from any of that exhaust gas nonsense  ;D)
electric metal snotter gun required

ok, you probably already know how to suck eggs

I'll STFU  :y  ;D
Lamda relocation could prove tricky on this specific example...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:21:19
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 03 January 2019, 15:47:11
Activated Android Auto and Apple Car play on the wifes pussy
Using a "test" or "trial" activation?  Or did you buy it :o

Got access to a VCM by any chance?  Tempted to buy one (lack of faith in my knocked off Mongoose), but even the Chinese knock offs are well over £200 :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:29:27
Got a years ticket on the Pussy.  1 minor and 1 notice, the latter being no dipstick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 January 2019, 17:54:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:29:27
Got a years ticket on the Pussy.  1 minor and 1 notice, the latter being no dipstick.
I always stay with mine and observe the test  ;D


Quote from: dave the builder on 02 January 2019, 19:51:47
relocate downstream lambdas
(well away from any of that exhaust gas nonsense  ;D)
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:19:10
Lamda relocation could prove tricky on this specific example...
aftermarket exhaust ?

cataclean is good ,assuming you still have cats ?
only £12 delivered from your go to internet auction site (EBAY  :y)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:59:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 January 2019, 17:54:54
aftermarket exhaust ?
Cats and middle sections bog standard. Long story, but it once had bosses welded in, which means it's gonna be tricky to weld new ones in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 January 2019, 18:11:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:59:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 January 2019, 17:54:54
aftermarket exhaust ?
Cats and middle sections bog standard. Long story, but it once had bosses welded in, which means it's gonna be tricky to weld new ones in.
extend lambda loom, weld new bosses to mid sections  :-\
I would not like an EML on ,on a regular basis ,not knowing if it was something other than post cat lambda
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 January 2019, 07:40:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 January 2019, 17:21:19
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 03 January 2019, 15:47:11
Activated Android Auto and Apple Car play on the wifes pussy
Using a "test" or "trial" activation?  Or did you buy it :o

Got access to a VCM by any chance?  Tempted to buy one (lack of faith in my knocked off Mongoose), but even the Chinese knock offs are well over £200 :o

No, full job, 18c software fully supports it but you have to use Pathfinder (or SDD for the older cars) to enable it within the IMC......JLR get no money when this is turned on (the stealers pocket the lot). Got access to the genuine kit here including the delights of a Toughbook  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2019, 11:42:06
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 04 January 2019, 07:40:05
Got access to the genuine kit here including the delights of a Toughbook  :y
Well, I think my IAM needs updating...   ...it seems rather than it being a very new firmware, it might be a very, very old one ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2019, 11:43:06
Connected up the electricity hose to it. Again.

I really should use it. Or actually test the battery, esp as I now have a check drop tester.  But its cold outside....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 January 2019, 14:49:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2019, 11:43:06
Connected up the electricity hose to it. Again.

I really should use it. Or actually test the battery, esp as I now have a check drop tester.  But its cold outside....


You've had the big bang, can we now expect a blinding flash?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 January 2019, 14:51:53
Quote from: Nick W on 04 January 2019, 14:49:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2019, 11:43:06
Connected up the electricity hose to it. Again.

I really should use it. Or actually test the battery, esp as I now have a check drop tester.  But its cold outside....


You've had the big bang, can we now expect a blinding flash?  ;D

Somewhere in Brackley:

(https://fm.cnbc.com/applications/cnbc.com/resources/img/editorial/2018/12/28/105649627-1545968701022xqf3tkcgdqldumsh.600x337.jpg?v=1545968862)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 January 2019, 15:35:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 January 2019, 14:51:53
Quote from: Nick W on 04 January 2019, 14:49:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2019, 11:43:06
Connected up the electricity hose to it. Again.

I really should use it. Or actually test the battery, esp as I now have a check drop tester.  But its cold outside....


You've had the big bang, can we now expect a blinding flash?  ;D

Somewhere in Brackley:

(https://fm.cnbc.com/applications/cnbc.com/resources/img/editorial/2018/12/28/105649627-1545968701022xqf3tkcgdqldumsh.600x337.jpg?v=1545968862)
;D ;D
I saw that substation go up last week on the news. Frightened the living shite out of the locals.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 January 2019, 12:20:25
Signed SWMBO up for her new car. Due end of March ;D

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/cars/2018/03/12/Picanto-X-Line-Front_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqX3ifizJRR50dj_LWWh5XOlM9kzYx1eHsdMzBGmE8Dn8.jpg?imwidth=1240 (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/cars/2018/03/12/Picanto-X-Line-Front_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqX3ifizJRR50dj_LWWh5XOlM9kzYx1eHsdMzBGmE8Dn8.jpg?imwidth=1240)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 January 2019, 12:27:57
Quote from: jimmy944 on 05 January 2019, 12:20:25
Signed SWMBO up for her new car. Due end of March ;D

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/cars/2018/03/12/Picanto-X-Line-Front_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqX3ifizJRR50dj_LWWh5XOlM9kzYx1eHsdMzBGmE8Dn8.jpg?imwidth=1240 (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/cars/2018/03/12/Picanto-X-Line-Front_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqX3ifizJRR50dj_LWWh5XOlM9kzYx1eHsdMzBGmE8Dn8.jpg?imwidth=1240)

First you make her live in a burger van, now you buy her this... Why do you hate her?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 January 2019, 13:03:02
 :y

Bizarrely, it's totally her choice, from a list of thousands.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2019, 13:18:34
That is one ugly mother f*ucker.

Why do manufacturer's seemingly go out of their way to make cars so ugly?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 05 January 2019, 13:41:40
This week I have Changed the oil and filter - fixing 98% of the oil leakage in the process as the filter was loose. (DOH)

And cleaned out the Breather tubes and pipes.  There is no oil leaking from the cam cover gasket that I replaced about 30K ago.

Need to stop the small leak from the crank sensor.

Have discs and pads sitting ready for when I can be arsed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2019, 18:32:11
Finally got round to changing the oil on TBE.  Thanks to that Gixer fella for use of a warm area to do it, and he also went round the suspension while it was in the air.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 06 January 2019, 18:34:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 January 2019, 18:32:11
Finally got round to changing the oil on TBE.  Thanks to that Gixer fella for use of a warm area to do it, and he also went round the suspension while it was in the air.

Has he moved? there was no room in his garage on my last visit. ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 January 2019, 19:47:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2019, 13:18:34
That is one ugly mother f*ucker.

Why do manufacturer's seemingly go out of their way to make cars so ugly?


They're mimicking the 'premium' German marques. In looks anyway; the Korean stuff is cheap to buy, own, repair and get rid of, while never breaking down or annoying you with German why do it the simple way if there's a more complicated method that works engineering/styling/pricing/ergonomics/retailing/etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 January 2019, 22:35:09
A few pre-MOT checks.

Sidelamp bulb blown.
Dead post-cat lambda sensor bank 2.
Seized headlamp washer pump.
Bonnet release not playing. >:(
Front disks, pads, tyres fubar. ::)
Front offside outer track rod end has a country mile of play in it. :o
A bit crispy in places. :-\


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 January 2019, 22:48:30
Quote from: Nick W on 06 January 2019, 19:47:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2019, 13:18:34
That is one ugly mother f*ucker.

Why do manufacturer's seemingly go out of their way to make cars so ugly?


They're mimicking the 'premium' German marques. In looks anyway; the Korean stuff is cheap to buy, own, repair and get rid of, while never breaking down or annoying you with German why do it the simple way if there's a more complicated method that works engineering/styling/pricing/ergonomics/retailing/etc

This.

The car is £11,918, plus £429 for 3yrs servicing.

Autotrader tells me it'll be worth about £6,000 at 5yrs old (that's what a 5yo Picanto  will set you back today, and hers is "top spec" so it's a realistic minimum to shift it without much hassle).

Including the interest on the loan, plus £300 for the extra 2yrs servicing, gives a total cost of ownership of £170pcm including tax and insurance.

So, for just under £40 a week, SWMBO gets the car she wants, taxed insured and warrantied, and I never have to lie under it.

I call that a bargain.  :y

We'll be taking out the Kia PCP (to get the £1000 incentive) then paying it off after the minimum 120days and funding the car with a 5yr loan for the full amount.

So going with PCP, but only the good bits ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 10:16:12
By the good bits, I take it you mean to pay the full agreement amount in three months having borrowed to do for an extra 23 months to do so ???

Doesn't sound like the good bits of anything... Especially as you'll lose any protection offered from secured finance agreement, as opposed to an unsecured personal loan.

Still, if Swmbo likes it then I guess that's OK... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 11:18:58
No, I mean the extra £1,000 off the list price that's only available if you take the PCP.  ::)

what finance protection are you referring to?  The protection afforded by UK consumer protection law is fine for me, it protects from buying a lemon and I'm more than happy to take on a dealer who doesn't abide by it.

Total interest paid over the 5yr term of the loan is less than a 3yr PCP due to the difference in interest rates so I don't see what your point is re. an extra 2yrs borrowing, other than your often expressed phobia of credit.

The car is warrantied for more than the loan term, total interest paid is less. Cashflow wise there is a slight difference (circa £30pcm) but this is more than balanced by having the asset in 5yrs time rather than nothing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 11:38:24
Jimmy's way makes perfect sense to me. The last car I bought, I did a money transfer from one of my credit cards to one of my current accounts, 16 months interest free with a transfer fee of 1.9%. Paid for the car with my trade in and balance in cash. Paid off the credit card within the 16 months, so 16 months credit at less than 1.9% APR.
CBA to work it out exactly but 1.9% for 16 months is about 1.5% APR.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 11:41:01
As a representative example, £5000 over 16 months will cost you £95 up front.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 11:50:08
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 11:38:24
Jimmy's way makes perfect sense to me. The last car I bought, I did a money transfer from one of my credit cards to one of my current accounts, 16 months interest free with a transfer fee of 1.9%. Paid for the car with my trade in and balance in cash. Paid off the credit card within the 16 months, so 16 months credit at less than 1.9% APR.
CBA to work it out exactly but 1.9% for 16 months is about 1.5% APR.

This is a good point, and (probably) the most cost effective way to borrow, but it does add an extra layer of discipline in that you need to set the direct debit to pay the whole balance over the interest free term. Again, the CC company are very much hoping you don't do this, so that you can fund their profits (and my Air Miles).  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 January 2019, 11:51:09
I'm confused.

Little wonder I have nothing on finance apart from a mortgage. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 11:54:05
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 11:50:08
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 11:38:24
Jimmy's way makes perfect sense to me. The last car I bought, I did a money transfer from one of my credit cards to one of my current accounts, 16 months interest free with a transfer fee of 1.9%. Paid for the car with my trade in and balance in cash. Paid off the credit card within the 16 months, so 16 months credit at less than 1.9% APR.
CBA to work it out exactly but 1.9% for 16 months is about 1.5% APR.

This is a good point, and (probably) the most cost effective way to borrow, but it does add an extra layer of discipline in that you need to set the direct debit to pay the whole balance over the interest free term. Again, the CC company are very much hoping you don't do this, so that you can fund their profits (and my Air Miles).  :y
You mustn't put any further spending on the card, obviously. Just put it in a drawer and forget about it. I set the dd to pay it off in fifteen months to avoid any trailing interest, you'd be surprised how quickly it passes, then you can start looking at the trader again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 11:57:14
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 January 2019, 11:51:09
I'm confused.

Little wonder I have nothing on finance apart from a mortgage. :-\
There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, Opti. I'm getting to the point where I avoid any type of credit if possible.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:09:05
I've even started paying my car insurance and water bill as soon as they become due. I must thank AVIVA for the car insurance. When I was last with them, a few years ago, I paid by monthly installments, and they sent me a credit agreement through the post. It made me realise that it's a debt, like any other, complete with interest (Although they didn't report to any of the CRA's).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 12:13:26
Drove the 3.2 to work for the first time in about 4 weeks, as previously I've been using 2014 E-Class.

Verdict? I prefer the 3.2 in every way, apart from MPG reading at the end.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 12:16:36
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:09:05
I've even started paying my car insurance and water bill as soon as they become due. I must thank AVIVA for the car insurance. When I was last with them, a few years ago, I paid by monthly installments, and they sent me a credit agreement through the post. It made me realise that it's a debt, like any other, complete with interest (Although they didn't report to any of the CRA's).

The interest on some of the insurance monthly payment plans (loans) is extortionate. Same if you have an iphone or similar on contract (probably doesn't apply to many here), the difference between buying the handset and going sim only can be hundreds of pounds over an 18m term.  :o

We always pay up front or pay on credit card and do a balance transfer. I've found that both Barclaycard and MBNA will give you a permanent "offer" of 0% if you just keep the card with nothing on it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:19:13
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 12:16:36
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:09:05
I've even started paying my car insurance and water bill as soon as they become due. I must thank AVIVA for the car insurance. When I was last with them, a few years ago, I paid by monthly installments, and they sent me a credit agreement through the post. It made me realise that it's a debt, like any other, complete with interest (Although they didn't report to any of the CRA's).

The interest on some of the insurance monthly payment plans (loans) is extortionate. Same if you have an iphone or similar on contract (probably doesn't apply to many here), the difference between buying the handset and going sim only can be hundreds of pounds over an 18m term.  :o

We always pay up front or pay on credit card and do a balance transfer. I've found that both Barclaycard and MBNA will give you a permanent "offer" of 0% if you just keep the card with nothing on it.  :y
Yep, we have an MBNA card too. Unfortunately now owned by Lloyds.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 12:20:44
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:19:13
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 12:16:36
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:09:05
I've even started paying my car insurance and water bill as soon as they become due. I must thank AVIVA for the car insurance. When I was last with them, a few years ago, I paid by monthly installments, and they sent me a credit agreement through the post. It made me realise that it's a debt, like any other, complete with interest (Although they didn't report to any of the CRA's).

The interest on some of the insurance monthly payment plans (loans) is extortionate. Same if you have an iphone or similar on contract (probably doesn't apply to many here), the difference between buying the handset and going sim only can be hundreds of pounds over an 18m term.  :o

We always pay up front or pay on credit card and do a balance transfer. I've found that both Barclaycard and MBNA will give you a permanent "offer" of 0% if you just keep the card with nothing on it.  :y
Yep, we have an MBNA card too. Unfortunately now owned by Lloyds.

I had MBNA when it was Virgin Atlantic, but they dropped in favour of a worse scheme.

Now have Virgin's own Money/Mastercard for air miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:22:52
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 12:20:44
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:19:13
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 12:16:36
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 12:09:05
I've even started paying my car insurance and water bill as soon as they become due. I must thank AVIVA for the car insurance. When I was last with them, a few years ago, I paid by monthly installments, and they sent me a credit agreement through the post. It made me realise that it's a debt, like any other, complete with interest (Although they didn't report to any of the CRA's).

The interest on some of the insurance monthly payment plans (loans) is extortionate. Same if you have an iphone or similar on contract (probably doesn't apply to many here), the difference between buying the handset and going sim only can be hundreds of pounds over an 18m term.  :o

We always pay up front or pay on credit card and do a balance transfer. I've found that both Barclaycard and MBNA will give you a permanent "offer" of 0% if you just keep the card with nothing on it.  :y
Yep, we have an MBNA card too. Unfortunately now owned by Lloyds.

I had MBNA when it was Virgin Atlantic, but they dropped in favour of a worse scheme.

Now have Virgin's own Money/Mastercard for air miles.
Not sure, but I think ours started as EGG, then went to Virgin, then MBNA.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 12:26:28
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 12:20:44

Now have Virgin's own Money/Mastercard for air miles.

Are they about the best of the schemes left now? I am on the look for a new one as my MBNA Miles & More account folded up in November (same time as your Virgin one I guess) and the new cashback scheme is bobbins. I had looked at AMEX gold, but its complicated to transfer the points and the fees are really high  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 12:37:51
The PCP cost includes depreciation, paying off the PCP either upfront or full term sees you paying three years depreciation upfront and then by refinancing, you extend that a further two years... Yes you have the asset(car) at the end, (the only bit that makes sense).

Playing with the numbers is all well and good, but ultimately, if you have to finance it you can't afford it, and if you need to finance it over a longer period, you really can't afford it. Appreciating assets are a different matter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 12:55:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 12:37:51
The PCP cost includes depreciation, paying off the PCP either upfront or full term sees you paying three years depreciation upfront and then by refinancing, you extend that a further two years... Yes you have the asset(car) at the end, (the only bit that makes sense).

No, because you are paying the loan over a period, yes you have an obligation, but its only realised over the 60 months you are paying it. I do understand that PCP gives you the option to get out (under the halves and thirds rules), but so does selling the car. A kia picanto is hardly a rare beast and its values are predictable at various points in its life.

The PCP cost also includes interest on the bullet payment, which you never bring down (obviously), which is part of the reason why you pay more in interest over 3yrs to kia than under the 5yr loan. The only thing that actually matters when its all washed up is the total cost of ownership on a monthly basis. Doing it under pcp (assuming you got an identical deal in month 37 as in month 1) would give you a total cost of ownership of £269 pcm plus fuel. Under a loan its £170. So, taking that saving of £99pcm vs pcp gives a saving of £5940 over 5yrs. So, unless I get less than £60 for the 5yr old picanto, you are in the money doing it my way.

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 12:37:51
Playing with the numbers is all well and good, but ultimately, if you have to finance it you can't afford it, and if you need to finance it over a longer period, you really can't afford it. Appreciating assets are a different matter.

You can't compartmentalise like that, it just doesn't work. Taking this example, we *could* buy it in cash from funds in a savings account, but that money is part of the proceeds of sale of our house that has been earmarked for the self build that is coming up, so by your 'logic' I should buy the kia in cash, then borrow the same amount in a loan to fund the home renovations (an appreciating asset). That's all good by your rules, but would see us missing out on the  £1000 discount from kia, for absolutely no reason.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:06:24
Have you actually asked what the cash discounted price is? I suspect that you could walk out with it for less than £11k...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:08:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 12:26:28
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 12:20:44

Now have Virgin's own Money/Mastercard for air miles.

Are they about the best of the schemes left now? I am on the look for a new one as my MBNA Miles & More account folded up in November (same time as your Virgin one I guess) and the new cashback scheme is bobbins. I had looked at AMEX gold, but its complicated to transfer the points and the fees are really high  :o

For me, yes, as I wanted to take MrsT to NYC and this Virgin card worked well. They had a good bonus miles, if I switched from MBNA backed one to Virgin Money, I could get "up to" 11,000 bonus miles.

I managed to get the max! It's about 20k for a return flight to NYC on points.

Already bought and paid for 2x return flights to NYC on points and still have 21k points banked.  :D

I looked at others, but like new MBNA deal, worth sod all.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 January 2019, 13:14:49
I'm contemplating getting the same card as you, Tunnie - currently have a BA Airmiles Amex which has given us plenty of trips to Europe over the last couple of years (put everything on the card, pay it off every month), and it made sense when I flew BA for work but now we are flying Virgin, my miles are split between two carriers..

The only thing that puts me off is (and I haven't checked this), I am assuming the Virgin Atlantic miles will only work on long-haul trips, and we're taking mostly short-haul holidays at the moment.

.. but I have ~£8ks worth of engine & gearbox bits to buy and put on a card (that I'll then balance xfer off to a 0% card) soon ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:19:19
Finally collected a couple of bits ordered before Christmas... Now have a functioning cup holder to match the armrest :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:23:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 January 2019, 13:14:49
I'm contemplating getting the same card as you, Tunnie - currently have a BA Airmiles Amex which has given us plenty of trips to Europe over the last couple of years (put everything on the card, pay it off every month), and it made sense when I flew BA for work but now we are flying Virgin, my miles are split between two carriers..

The only thing that puts me off is (and I haven't checked this), I am assuming the Virgin Atlantic miles will only work on long-haul trips, and we're taking mostly short-haul holidays at the moment.

.. but I have ~£8ks worth of engine & gearbox bits to buy and put on a card (that I'll then balance xfer off to a 0% card) soon ;D

I do the same, I also purchase and expense quite a bit each month. So rack them up nicely!

Yes, it's Virgin only. That said, my NYC flight is with Delta. As they are in a share/partnership, when browsing flights, the Delta backed ones were lot cheaper on fee's. So you could do Delta in USA, but not in Europe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 13:23:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:06:24
Have you actually asked what the cash discounted price is? I suspect that you could walk out with it for less than £11k...

I have, you cant. I checked 2 dealerships in person, plus Broadspeed, Car Wow, Drive the Deal and Coast2Coast cars. All the prices shown and what I was told in person bottomed out within £50 of the price we bought ours for. So I have no reason to believe they weren't the best available at the moment. There was a garage that was around £50 less, but it was significantly more than £50 worth of fuel away and neither place we visited would price match.

The £1000 finance incentive is from Kia UK plc (or whoever) and not the dealer, so they can't make it up if you buy in cash. It doesn't even hit the invoice, its totally separate and is shown on our finance agreement. It comes off the finance amount at the inception of the agreement.

Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:08:23
For me, yes, as I wanted to take MrsT to NYC and this Virgin card worked well. They had a good bonus miles, if I switched from MBNA backed one to Virgin Money, I could get "up to" 11,000 bonus miles.

I managed to get the max! It's about 20k for a return flight to NYC on points.

Already bought and paid for 2x return flights to NYC on points and still have 21k points banked.  :D

I looked at others, but like new MBNA deal, worth sod all.  :(

Considering the US is one of our favourite destinations, I'll give it a go I think  :y. Do they do a "companion award" like the BA scheme (basically BOGOFF on your tickets)? And do you get both a visa and an amex card?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 January 2019, 13:26:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?

Does it matter? I'm not likely to stop buying milk and eggs or diesel to get to work...

[edit] .. and don't suggest it would be more cost effective for me to buy a cow and chickens  :P :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:26:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 13:23:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:06:24
Have you actually asked what the cash discounted price is? I suspect that you could walk out with it for less than £11k...

I have, you cant. I checked 2 dealerships in person, plus Broadspeed, Car Wow, Drive the Deal and Coast2Coast cars. All the prices shown and what I was told in person bottomed out within £50 of the price we bought ours for. So I have no reason to believe they weren't the best available at the moment. There was a garage that was around £50 less, but it was significantly more than £50 worth of fuel away and neither place we visited would price match.

The £1000 finance incentive is from Kia UK plc (or whoever) and not the dealer, so they can't make it up if you buy in cash. It doesn't even hit the invoice, its totally separate and is shown on our finance agreement. It comes off the finance amount at the inception of the agreement.

Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:08:23
For me, yes, as I wanted to take MrsT to NYC and this Virgin card worked well. They had a good bonus miles, if I switched from MBNA backed one to Virgin Money, I could get "up to" 11,000 bonus miles.

I managed to get the max! It's about 20k for a return flight to NYC on points.

Already bought and paid for 2x return flights to NYC on points and still have 21k points banked.  :D

I looked at others, but like new MBNA deal, worth sod all.  :(

Considering the US is one of our favourite destinations, I'll give it a go I think  :y. Do they do a "companion award" like the BA scheme (basically BOGOFF on your tickets)? And do you get both a visa and an amex card?
Kinnell, Jimmy! Would you like a private jet direct to the airport of your choice?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:27:05
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 13:23:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:06:24
Have you actually asked what the cash discounted price is? I suspect that you could walk out with it for less than £11k...

I have, you cant. I checked 2 dealerships in person, plus Broadspeed, Car Wow, Drive the Deal and Coast2Coast cars. All the prices shown and what I was told in person bottomed out within £50 of the price we bought ours for. So I have no reason to believe they weren't the best available at the moment. There was a garage that was around £50 less, but it was significantly more than £50 worth of fuel away and neither place we visited would price match.

The £1000 finance incentive is from Kia UK plc (or whoever) and not the dealer, so they can't make it up if you buy in cash. It doesn't even hit the invoice, its totally separate and is shown on our finance agreement. It comes off the finance amount at the inception of the agreement.

Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:08:23
For me, yes, as I wanted to take MrsT to NYC and this Virgin card worked well. They had a good bonus miles, if I switched from MBNA backed one to Virgin Money, I could get "up to" 11,000 bonus miles.

I managed to get the max! It's about 20k for a return flight to NYC on points.

Already bought and paid for 2x return flights to NYC on points and still have 21k points banked.  :D

I looked at others, but like new MBNA deal, worth sod all.  :(

Considering the US is one of our favourite destinations, I'll give it a go I think  :y. Do they do a "companion award" like the BA scheme (basically BOGOFF on your tickets)? And do you get both a visa and an amex card?

No, Visa/AMEX deal with MBNA has ended, which was a shame as AMEX was more points and work expenses took it. eg Apple products.

This one is Mastercard, with Virgin Money.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 January 2019, 13:28:28
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 13:23:49
Do they do a "companion award" like the BA scheme (basically BOGOFF on your tickets)? And do you get both a visa and an amex card?

They do on the one I looked at - only on the card with an annual fee, though (so to answer Al's question, I guess the flights cost me £165 .. for six business class, British Airways, flights to Paris, and two business class BA flights to Berlin)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:28:32
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)

Oh and add in the cash back sites I get free money, with my free miles  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:29:59
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:28:32
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)

Oh and add in the cash back sites I get free money, with my free miles  :D
It's because of people like you that this country is in such a bad way. Bastard!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 13:32:40
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:26:46

Kinnell, Jimmy! Would you like a private jet direct to the airport of your choice?  ;D

You know us millenials ste, always after summin for nuffin ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:33:11
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:29:59
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:28:32
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)

Oh and add in the cash back sites I get free money, with my free miles  :D
It's because of people like you that this country is in such a bad way. Bastard!  ;D

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:41:19
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:28:32
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)

Oh and add in the cash back sites I get free money, with my free miles  :D
Ah yes, £10 for every grand spent...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:47:58
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 January 2019, 13:26:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?

Does it matter? I'm not likely to stop buying milk and eggs or diesel to get to work...

[edit] .. and don't suggest it would be more cost effective for me to buy a cow and chickens  :P :P
I wouldn't :P looking after them would be a full time job ;D

But I maintain that if you paid actual cash for everything rather than slapping everything on a card, regardless of if/when/how it's paid off, you would be better off because you would actually spend less as a direct result of impulsing less.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 13:54:47
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:27:05

No, Visa/AMEX deal with MBNA has ended, which was a shame as AMEX was more points and work expenses took it. eg Apple products.

This one is Mastercard, with Virgin Money.

Cheers  :y

Back of a fag packet suggests that the house build could net us two business class fares to San Francisco (one that's been on the bucket list for years). Would be a nice way to celebrate finishing the project, even if it does cost a couple of hundred quid in taxes & fuel surcharge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:23:48
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 January 2019, 13:54:47
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:27:05

No, Visa/AMEX deal with MBNA has ended, which was a shame as AMEX was more points and work expenses took it. eg Apple products.

This one is Mastercard, with Virgin Money.

Cheers  :y

Back of a fag packet suggests that the house build could net us two business class fares to San Francisco (one that's been on the bucket list for years). Would be a nice way to celebrate finishing the project, even if it does cost a couple of hundred quid in taxes & fuel surcharge.

I found Upper Class ones pricey, we could have saved up in points I guess. But for 40k points total, we've done NYC return for both of us, I'm half way to another pair of tickets already.

You can do 4x regular flights for 1x Upper Class. Although I'm 6ft4 and economy is a real pain, literally! Rather just have more flights.

As next trip I'd like to do Vietnam  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:25:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:41:19
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:28:32
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)

Oh and add in the cash back sites I get free money, with my free miles  :D
Ah yes, £10 for every grand spent...  ;D

But if you spend 10 grand a month and it's of no cost to me.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 14:31:06
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:25:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:41:19
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:28:32
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)

Oh and add in the cash back sites I get free money, with my free miles  :D
Ah yes, £10 for every grand spent...  ;D

But if you spend 10 grand a month and it's of no cost to me.  ;)
Aye. £100 for nowt.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 January 2019, 14:31:16
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:25:28
But if you spend 10 grand a month and it's of no cost to me.  ;)

'kinell, I'm vastly overpaid and even I don't get paid £10k pcm net  :P

Ah, wait, expenses you said..  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:36:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 January 2019, 14:31:16
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:25:28
But if you spend 10 grand a month and it's of no cost to me.  ;)

'kinell, I'm vastly overpaid and even I don't get paid £10k pcm net  :P

Ah, wait, expenses you said..  ;D

I had a mortgage review recently, he pointed out 3 or 4 payments from Sky adding up to about £10k and said is this your salary?

I should have said yes  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:37:30
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 14:31:06
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:25:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:41:19
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:28:32
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 13:26:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2019, 13:21:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
I think you're just determined to be awkward. It's normal, everyday spending on a credit card, paid off monthly so no interest. So they really are 'free' miles.

Exactly, all my fuel, maintenance cost for cars, goes on it and it's paid off fully each month. I just use it as a debit card really, with added benefit of work expenses.

I probably buy around 5-10k's worth of work stuff per month, this gets expensed. So it really is free miles  :)

Oh and add in the cash back sites I get free money, with my free miles  :D
Ah yes, £10 for every grand spent...  ;D

But if you spend 10 grand a month and it's of no cost to me.  ;)
Aye. £100 for nowt.  :y

I just converted about that into Argos vouchers, for MrsT to use for Little MissT. So win win!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2019, 17:47:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:17:37
How much did you spend to get your 'free' flights?
Only a fool would spend to get the free flights, free cashback, or whatever else is on offer.

My credit card (which offers some for of cashback incentive) gets used for most purchases (and obviously paid off in full monthly), and I use cashback sites for online purchases.  These are purchases I would make anyway, not because of the cashback offers.


So used with care and discipline, these can offer freebies at no real cost. Obviously, if you don't pay it off monthly, you'll get royally screwed.

Shame my card now gives Asda vouchers as its cashback.  Which aint much use to me, and I really must change.  But Mrs TB has no trouble spending them :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2019, 17:53:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2019, 13:47:58
But I maintain that if you paid actual cash for everything rather than slapping everything on a card, regardless of if/when/how it's paid off, you would be better off because you would actually spend less as a direct result of impulsing less.
I guess everyone is different.  Coming from the childhood I did, and dad always drumming in not to buy anything unless you could afford it, means any purchase decision is made on the basis of value and need, rather than the payment form used.  So I know that shiny new laptop, that I probably do actually need now, is £400, irrespective of whether its cash or card...

...and hence I'm typing this on my 12yr old laptop, because its (just about) good enough...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2019, 18:13:14
Quote from: tunnie on 07 January 2019, 14:23:48

As next trip I'd like to do Vietnam  :)

You don't do Vietnam.  ::)    Vietnam does you!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2019, 22:31:31
Went out yesterday to find another flat tyre on the Mundano.  >:(

So today I took it to a local tyre shop and had them take all the tyres off and clean up the rims.  :)  Hopefully they've done a good job and it'll solve an annoying problem.  :-\

I won't say what it cost, let's say I forgot the KY!  :o  ::)  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2019, 23:04:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 January 2019, 22:31:31

I won't say what it cost, let's say I forgot the KY!  :o  ::)  :(

Nothing like an immobile car to trigger a good shafting.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 10:30:12
Back on topic for me, anyway: I drove the girlfriend's car to work today.. that's ~90 miles down the A34, M40, M25 (because it's faster to do that than the 75 mile direct route on the M1 & M25) in her 1.0 litre, 84bhp, turbocharged Smart ForTwo.

I'll say it was "slightly less relaxing" than the drive is in the Skoda ;D but probably about half as expensive in fuel..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 11:06:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 10:30:12
Back on topic for me, anyway: I drove the girlfriend's car to work today.. that's ~90 miles down the A34, M40, M25 (because it's faster to do that than the 75 mile direct route on the M1 & M25) in her 1.0 litre, 84bhp, turbocharged Smart ForTwo.

I'll say it was "slightly less relaxing" than the drive is in the Skoda ;D but probably about half as expensive in fuel..

Why does the car world need a turbo to extract a paltry 84 BHP from 1000cc when the biker boys enjoy 200 BHP in N/A form from the same capacity?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2019, 11:08:18
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 11:06:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 10:30:12
Back on topic for me, anyway: I drove the girlfriend's car to work today.. that's ~90 miles down the A34, M40, M25 (because it's faster to do that than the 75 mile direct route on the M1 & M25) in her 1.0 litre, 84bhp, turbocharged Smart ForTwo.

I'll say it was "slightly less relaxing" than the drive is in the Skoda ;D but probably about half as expensive in fuel..

Why does the car world need a turbo to extract a paltry 84 BHP from 1000cc when the biker boys enjoy 200 BHP in N/A form from the same capacity?
Because then the poor old Briggs and Stratton in the back would have to rev twice as high and you'd need ear defenders. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 11:31:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2019, 11:08:18
Because then the poor old Briggs and Stratton in the back would have to rev twice three times as high and you'd need ear defenders. ;)

Fixed that .. it's only got a 6k red line (and cruised to work at 3500rpm all the way ;D). I suspect it's also because nobody driving a car wants to use 6000rpm every time they pull away ;D I imagine at ~1200rpm the little three pot in the Smart has a lot more torque than your average litrebike.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 11:40:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 11:31:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2019, 11:08:18
Because then the poor old Briggs and Stratton in the back would have to rev twice three times as high and you'd need ear defenders. ;)

Fixed that .. it's only got a 6k red line (and cruised to work at 3500rpm all the way ;D). I suspect it's also because nobody driving a car wants to use 6000rpm every time they pull away ;D I imagine at ~1200rpm the little three pot in the Smart has a lot more torque than your average litrebike.

I reckon a Megabusa would be quicker and more torquey than the mighty Smart. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2019, 11:59:15
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 11:40:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 11:31:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2019, 11:08:18
Because then the poor old Briggs and Stratton in the back would have to rev twice three times as high and you'd need ear defenders. ;)

Fixed that .. it's only got a 6k red line (and cruised to work at 3500rpm all the way ;D). I suspect it's also because nobody driving a car wants to use 6000rpm every time they pull away ;D I imagine at ~1200rpm the little three pot in the Smart has a lot more torque than your average litrebike.

I reckon a Megabusa would be quicker and more torquey than the mighty Smart. :)
Anyway, it's old news, but looks like it would spice up Aaronjb's commute a little! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgwzHJo3IXM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgwzHJo3IXM) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 12:11:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 11:40:29
I reckon a Megabusa would be quicker and more torquey than the mighty Smart. :)

A bit damper in the rain, though  :)

Kevin - I've seen the bike engined Smarts :) There's a company still running doing conversions, somewhere - I remember seeing their sign-written Smart on the motorway a while back. Bonkers, but I can't imagine Louise going for it .. or it being particularly well suited to L plates ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 12:19:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 12:11:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 11:40:29
I reckon a Megabusa would be quicker and more torquey than the mighty Smart. :)

A bit damper in the rain, though  :)

Kevin - I've seen the bike engined Smarts :) There's a company still running doing conversions, somewhere - I remember seeing their sign-written Smart on the motorway a while back. Bonkers, but I can't imagine Louise going for it .. or it being particularly well suited to L plates ;D

That 'Blkesmart' sounds demonic and goes like shit off a shovel. With such a short wheelbase I think that could end up on it's roof. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2019, 12:26:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 12:11:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 11:40:29
I reckon a Megabusa would be quicker and more torquey than the mighty Smart. :)

A bit damper in the rain, though  :)

Kevin - I've seen the bike engined Smarts :) There's a company still running doing conversions, somewhere - I remember seeing their sign-written Smart on the motorway a while back. Bonkers, but I can't imagine Louise going for it .. or it being particularly well suited to L plates ;D
I reckon they'd be OK if you stuck them on with some decent glue. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 January 2019, 13:58:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 January 2019, 12:26:39
I reckon they'd be OK if you stuck them on with some decent glue. :y

 ;D ;D We had to buy the static cling ones and put them inside the windows as it is, what with the whole thing being made of plastic and all..

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 12:19:14
That 'Blkesmart' sounds demonic and goes like shit off a shovel. With such a short wheelbase I think that could end up on it's roof. :y

Considering how "top heavy" it looks, it (hers, not the Bikesmart one) feels totally planted.. if a little (very) skittish.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 15:49:45
The Smart looks as though it has all the crash protection of a wet Kentucky fried chicken box.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2019, 16:05:29
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 15:49:45
The Smart looks as though it has all the crash protection of a wet Kentucky fried chicken box.
It holds its own...
https://youtu.be/v708z67ALww

Surprisingly the Smart is heavier than my A Class :o

No wonder it needs a turbo :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 January 2019, 17:33:38
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 15:49:45
The Smart looks as though it has all the crash protection of a wet Kentucky fried chicken box.


It's much more capable in an impact than the passengers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 January 2019, 17:38:58
Quote from: Nick W on 08 January 2019, 17:33:38
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 15:49:45
The Smart looks as though it has all the crash protection of a wet Kentucky fried chicken box.


It's much more capable in an impact than the passengers.
https://youtu.be/mnI-LiKCtuE
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 January 2019, 17:50:03
Quote from: STEMO on 08 January 2019, 17:38:58
Quote from: Nick W on 08 January 2019, 17:33:38
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 15:49:45
The Smart looks as though it has all the crash protection of a wet Kentucky fried chicken box.


It's much more capable in an impact than the passengers.
https://youtu.be/mnI-LiKCtuE (https://youtu.be/mnI-LiKCtuE)


Yeah, seen that before.


I've also recovered one that hit a stationary E-class at 60mph. The Smart's doors opened, and all 4 wheels turned. The back bumper of the E was under the rear screen. Smart driver was badly injured due to the deceleration, not the damage to the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 08 January 2019, 18:01:25
Picked it up and drove it home. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2019, 18:20:00
Quote from: Gaffers on 08 January 2019, 18:01:25
Picked it up and drove it home yelling 'YeeHaaa' out of the window the entire way. 8)
;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 08 January 2019, 20:33:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2019, 18:20:00
Quote from: Gaffers on 08 January 2019, 18:01:25
Picked it up and drove it home yelling 'YeeHaaa' out of the window the entire way. 8)
;D

You forgot the 'spitting in a bucket' part  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 January 2019, 07:43:59
Quote from: Nick W on 08 January 2019, 17:50:03
Quote from: STEMO on 08 January 2019, 17:38:58
Quote from: Nick W on 08 January 2019, 17:33:38
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 January 2019, 15:49:45
The Smart looks as though it has all the crash protection of a wet Kentucky fried chicken box.


It's much more capable in an impact than the passengers.
https://youtu.be/mnI-LiKCtuE (https://youtu.be/mnI-LiKCtuE)


Yeah, seen that before.


I've also recovered one that hit a stationary E-class at 60mph. The Smart's doors opened, and all 4 wheels turned. The back bumper of the E was under the rear screen. Smart driver was badly injured due to the deceleration, not the damage to the car.

Yes but that's the issue, the lack of crumple zones exposes the body internals to far more G, more often than not in a high speed crash resulting in death.

Its one thing maintaining the cabin, its another reducing the forces exposed to the person inside
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 January 2019, 09:54:18
I kept that in mind as I whistled down the motorway at *cough* 70 officer *cough* :y

Being realistic though, they were designed for the 0-40mph sprint, not sitting at 85 all day, and they're quite good at that and 'OK' at the latter.

Not that I'd know, of course, never having exceeded 70mph in my life, officer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 January 2019, 10:21:10
When the human body decelerates from 70mph to zero in very short time, the brain hits the skull and the heart hits the rib cage. Lights out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 January 2019, 18:14:01
Since last Thursday my back has ben giving me serious aches & pains. Today it felt a bit better so I did a couple of minor jobs.
The last one was changing the aux. belt on the 190. Within 5 minutes my hand slipped while pushing hard on the tensioner lever and shot down into the engine bay where something tore a fingernail off.  ::)
Its stings like a bastid, but as our glorious leader says - a bit of pain never hurt anyone.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2019, 18:53:45
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 January 2019, 18:14:01
Since last Thursday my back has ben giving me serious aches & pains. Today it felt a bit better so I did a couple of minor jobs.
The last one was changing the aux. belt on the 190. Within 5 minutes my hand slipped while pushing hard on the tensioner lever and shot down into the engine bay where something tore a fingernail off.  ::)
Its stings like a bastid, but as our glorious leader whimpers from his bed - a bit of pain never hurt anyone.  ;D
:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2019, 19:05:48
Encountered a funny noise on the Trolley... Soon pinpointed to the aux belt, and in particular, the tensioner pulley.

New one ordered from Mercedes along with an extra long, flat 15mm spanner to remove it without dropping the engine*... nice little job for the weekend :)

*Did I mention what a marvel of packaging the Trolley is? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 January 2019, 19:22:03
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 January 2019, 18:14:01
Since last Thursday my back has ben giving me serious aches & pains. Today it felt a bit better so I did a couple of minor jobs.
The last one was changing the aux. belt on the 190. Within 5 minutes my hand slipped while pushing hard on the tensioner lever and shot down into the engine bay where something tore a fingernail off.  ::)
Its stings like a bastid, but as our glorious leader says - a bit of pain never hurt anyone.  ;D

Easy for him to say.  ::) ::) ::)

Not much pain to be experienced when eating chocolate cake in the bath.......or on the crapper. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 January 2019, 19:36:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2019, 19:05:48
Encountered a funny noise on the Trolley... Soon pinpointed to the aux belt, and in particular, the tensioner pulley.

New one ordered from Mercedes along with an extra long, flat 15mm spanner to remove it without dropping the engine*... nice little job for the weekend :)



Extra long spanners are really handy; get a 13 and 17 as well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 January 2019, 19:51:31
Quote from: Nick W on 09 January 2019, 19:36:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2019, 19:05:48
Encountered a funny noise on the Trolley... Soon pinpointed to the aux belt, and in particular, the tensioner pulley.

New one ordered from Mercedes along with an extra long, flat 15mm spanner to remove it without dropping the engine*... nice little job for the weekend :)



Extra long spanners are really handy; get a 13 and 17 as well :y

OR,
if you have lots of odd spanners knocking about ,cut one end off, so it will slide into a tube ,making extra long spanner set
I did this, great for belt tensioners etc that are hard to get at or require leverage with one hand (while you slide the belt on etc with the other)
plus i'm too tight to buy long spanners  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 January 2019, 20:23:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 January 2019, 19:51:31
Quote from: Nick W on 09 January 2019, 19:36:00


Extra long spanners are really handy; get a 13 and 17 as well :y

OR,
if you have lots of odd spanners knocking about ,cut one end off, so it will slide into a tube ,making extra long spanner set
I did this, great for belt tensioners etc that are hard to get at or require leverage with one hand (while you slide the belt on etc with the other)
plus I'm too tight to buy long spanners  ;D


I paid £1 each for mine out of bargain buckets at shows. I agree with you on the odd spanners and sockets for modifying; tool boxes from garage sales or scrap cars are a good source




Here's my cambelt adjuster made from a 30mm socket with worn drive hole:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/d06kigcq0h68pex/CamAdjusterSpanner.jpg?raw=1)


I bored the hole to take the torx socket, TIG welded on a short piece of steel strap for a handle and bent it in the vice to clear everything. Once I'd used it, I drilled a hole in the handle to tie it to the locking set. All because I bought the locking set used for £40 and it didn't have the spanner, and a new one would have been about £30. DIY cost me about 15 minutes.


And my rear hub extractor cobbled together on the car out Scrapbiniumtm

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/e9j714mi95s81o4/HubExtractor%20%28360x640%29.jpg?raw=1)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 January 2019, 20:48:28
Nice  :y
I'm quite lucky in that i have a massive toy box tool "set"
and i do have specialist tools for some jobs
but quite happy to modify a tool to do something specific
because a tool that works well saves time ,and time is expensive
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 January 2019, 20:10:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 January 2019, 19:22:03
Not much pain to be experienced...     ...or on the crapper. :)
After that Nile Water incident in Egypt, I had to neck a box of poo glue in order to make the flight home.  I can assure you that after 3 days of nothing, that straining whilst yanking the bathroom door of its hinges bloody well hurt a lot!

Women giving birth had nothing on that monster.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 January 2019, 20:44:05
Went out and collected all the pieces  of Mrs Builder's wing mirror off the road outside  :(
A bus hit it ,fortunately she was in the car at the time , wrote down the reg
the bus stopped round the corner and came back to give his details  :y
(plus it's all on my CCTV )
phoned the bus company and a manager will call me back tomorrow 
not reported it to insurance YET
I assume they will pay for the mirror rather than going through insurance (less than £200 for the complete mirror assembly and z157 cover etc i would think)
sods law , got 3 astra G mirrors , No astra H ones  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 11 January 2019, 07:11:28
 Noticed an exhaust blow and rear stop/tail out on the daily :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 11 January 2019, 07:56:58
Did a couple of tip runs for step granddaughter and then chucked a medium size chest freezer in the back and took that to step daughters.Back to doing more tip runs for them later today.At this rate I'm going to have to clean it :o :o All this in the V70 and not the Elite saloon :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 January 2019, 09:37:48
Quote from: BazaJT on 11 January 2019, 07:56:58
Did a couple of tip runs for step granddaughter and then chucked a medium size chest freezer in the back and took that to step daughters.Back to doing more tip runs for them later today.At this rate I'm going to have to clean it :o :o All this in the V70 and not the Elite saloon :D
What happened about the head gasket claim she had Mr Baza  :-\
hopefully sorted  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 11 January 2019, 18:04:37
An ongoing saga I'm afraid! She[the step daughter]told me it was to go to the local Vx stealers so that's where it went only to be told a couple of days later that they didn't in fact have an account with the warranty company,so we dragged it back to her flat.Several phone calls to the warranty company themselves[getting passed from pillar to post]and they finally-this week-came up with a garage chain who do have an account with them,so tomorrow it's off to...…..Halfords Autocentre :o :o What could possibly go wrong :-X :-X I can see me finishing up having to read up on repair procedures for the 1.4 Ecotec engine. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 January 2019, 18:35:41
Quote from: BazaJT on 11 January 2019, 18:04:37
An ongoing saga I'm afraid! She[the step daughter]told me it was to go to the local Vx stealers so that's where it went only to be told a couple of days later that they didn't in fact have an account with the warranty company,so we dragged it back to her flat.Several phone calls to the warranty company themselves[getting passed from pillar to post]and they finally-this week-came up with a garage chain who do have an account with them,so tomorrow it's off to...…..Halfords Autocentre :o :o What could possibly go wrong :-X :-X I can see me finishing up having to read up on repair procedures for the 1.4 Ecotec engine. :'(
Oh dear
maybe when they can't fix it , Qwik-Sh*t can have a play  :P
sorry chap  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 January 2019, 18:35:08
Aux belt tensioner pulley changed... Not quite a five minute job, but straightforward enough... 14" long spanner made light work of getting the bolt undone ;D

Still a bit of a rustle from one of the other pulleys but one is readily accessible, tother less so... Might be doable with the water pump out :-\ which makes it a summer job ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 12 January 2019, 22:39:27
Refitted the battery to the Elite (which has been parked up since May 2017). Started first turn of the key and purred into life without any unusual noise  :y

Drove it out of it's resting place and had some help washing it.

(https://asteroids.me.uk/images/KU03.jpg)

(https://asteroids.me.uk/images/KU03_wash.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: sjc on 13 January 2019, 10:19:01
Fitted new timing chain tensioner to the M5 - no more chain slap on cold mornings, glad I caught that one quickly!

Fresh oil and filter for Mrs SJC's Astra, such an easy job when there's no engine tray to navigate and the filter can be reached from above.

Omega - need to source a driver's door handle since the bezel round the lock barrel has broken up so I've used a bit of blu-tac to plug the gap and a will give her a quick wash so she doesn't feel neglected  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2019, 10:45:43
Quote from: Andy H on 12 January 2019, 22:39:27
Drove it out of it's resting place and had some help washing it.
Child slavery has been abolished in most parts of the UK ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 January 2019, 10:50:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 January 2019, 10:45:43
Quote from: Andy H on 12 January 2019, 22:39:27
Drove it out of it's resting place and had some help washing it.
Child slavery has been abolished in most parts of the UK ;D

Andy lives in Cornwall.  :-X                                                                                ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 January 2019, 15:20:02
Quote from: Andy H on 12 January 2019, 22:39:27
Refitted the battery to the Elite (which has been parked up since May 2017). Started first turn of the key and purred into life without any unusual noise  :y

Drove it out of it's resting place and had some help washing it.

(https://asteroids.me.uk/images/KU03.jpg)

(https://asteroids.me.uk/images/KU03_wash.jpg)
Chimneys tomorrow then, or perhaps down a tin mine. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 January 2019, 16:11:24
Quote from: ronnyd on 13 January 2019, 15:20:02

Chimneys tomorrow then, or perhaps down a tin mine. :D

Maybe...........

(https://asteroids.me.uk/images/KU03_chimney.jpg)

In this part of Cornwall they mined copper first. Then arsenic. What could possibly go wrong?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 January 2019, 16:20:39
Wouldn,t have thought those two were in their late teens would ya. . :o  No offence mate, just my gallows humour, :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 January 2019, 16:54:08
Quote from: Andy H on 13 January 2019, 16:11:24
Quote from: ronnyd on 13 January 2019, 15:20:02

Chimneys tomorrow then, or perhaps down a tin mine. :D

Maybe...........

(https://asteroids.me.uk/images/KU03_chimney.jpg)

In this part of Cornwall they mined copper first. Then arsenic. What could possibly go wrong?

Looks like you need to get up the ladder to finish pointing the chimney Andy.  ::)

Or is that a job for the girls too?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2019, 17:04:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 January 2019, 16:54:08
Quote from: Andy H on 13 January 2019, 16:11:24
In this part of Cornwall they mined copper first. Then arsenic. What could possibly go wrong?

Looks like you need to get up the ladder to finish pointing the chimney Andy.  ::)

Or is that a job for the girls too?  ;D

Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR)  ::)
you need to get the child labour some scaffold  :y

probably worth the investment ,they clearly can't reach the omega roof  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 January 2019, 17:22:00
Why do you think the car was moved?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 January 2019, 18:42:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 January 2019, 17:04:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 January 2019, 16:54:08
Quote from: Andy H on 13 January 2019, 16:11:24
In this part of Cornwall they mined copper first. Then arsenic. What could possibly go wrong?

Looks like you need to get up the ladder to finish pointing the chimney Andy.  ::)

Or is that a job for the girls too?  ;D

Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR)  ::)
you need to get the child labour some scaffold  :y

probably worth the investment ,they clearly can't reach the omega roof  ;D

The regulations only apply to adult workers, and then only barely in Cornwall!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2019, 19:27:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 January 2019, 18:42:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 January 2019, 17:04:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 January 2019, 16:54:08
Quote from: Andy H on 13 January 2019, 16:11:24
In this part of Cornwall they mined copper first. Then arsenic. What could possibly go wrong?

Looks like you need to get up the ladder to finish pointing the chimney Andy.  ::)

Or is that a job for the girls too?  ;D

Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR)  ::)
you need to get the child labour some scaffold  :y

probably worth the investment ,they clearly can't reach the omega roof  ;D

The regulations only apply to adult workers, and then only barely in Cornwall!  :D
WAHR does not refer to the height on a map of the UK  ::)
it's height from the floor  :y

Today I glued the bits together to make an offside wing mirror for Mrs Builder's car ;D
the "Bus Manager" has not rang me back as promised  >:(
which is nearly as annoying as people ringing who I was not expecting a call from  :-X

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2019, 17:21:54
Took a look at TBE's headlight washers - I thought I'd pulled the fuse, but that looks to be there, so lost interest.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 January 2019, 17:54:47
Drove it to first day at new job. And back.

Then fitted some chavvy light bulbs, that arrived today, to the interior lamps :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2019, 18:12:11
Chavtastic!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 January 2019, 18:21:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2019, 18:12:11
Chavtastic!
Indeed, although they're Cool White because I couldn't get Burberry ones :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 January 2019, 19:44:17
Left it a Serek's as its gone incontinent  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 14 January 2019, 19:51:37
Mine also leaks oil and coolant everywhere. but as it was filthy I took it to the foreigners to get it washed and waxed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 January 2019, 23:12:22
Just (hopefully) cured an oil leak on a Chinese motorbike with a smear of GM cam cover goo all around the gasket on the engine side casing before bolting it back on nice and tight.
Does that count, as GM products were involved ?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 15 January 2019, 20:10:37
Been  having fun, cleaning valve lifters from wifes 2ltr omega. Headgasket went, so had head checked. Almost back together, just valves, cams, waterpump and timing to do, drain mayo out of sump.  ::)

What greeted me when piston removed
(https://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e331/Remingtonarmy/Omega/IMG0002A.jpg)

Piston parts laid out in their positions for assembly
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e331/Remingtonarmy/Omega/IMG_20190115_111236.jpg)

Just got to pump them in oil to remove air.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2019, 07:45:52
It always amazes me how the followers show pretty much zero sign of wear on these engines
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 16 January 2019, 08:23:52
No they are in great condition. Just got to verify that I have the piston, parts in correct order as shown in the picture. The maintenance guide says to fill them, but I have read if they are filled before hand it can lock them up?

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e331/Remingtonarmy/Omega/IMG_20190115_111236.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2019, 08:59:58
I stuck my (new, cheap) drop-tester on the battery in the BMW .. I didn't think it was a good sign when it read 12.1V before I'd even started the load test (given the battery was connected to a charger until 30 seconds before that) and much less good when it read ~11V under load  :-X ;D I guess that's bollarded, then! Still, it looks original (BMW battery) so that shouldn't surprise me too much.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2019, 09:32:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2019, 17:21:54
Took a look at TBE's headlight washers - I thought I'd pulled the fuse, but that looks to be there, so lost interest.

I've just had to replace the pump on mine. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2019, 19:33:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 January 2019, 08:59:58
I stuck my (new, cheap) drop-tester on the battery in the BMW .. I didn't think it was a good sign when it read 12.1V before I'd even started the load test (given the battery was connected to a charger until 30 seconds before that) and much less good when it read ~11V under load  :-X ;D I guess that's bollarded, then! Still, it looks original (BMW battery) so that shouldn't surprise me too much.
I keep meaning to put the (new, cheap) droptester on the Jaaaaggg.

But its cold outside.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2019, 19:37:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2019, 19:33:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 January 2019, 08:59:58
I stuck my (new, cheap) drop-tester on the battery in the BMW .. I didn't think it was a good sign when it read 12.1V before I'd even started the load test (given the battery was connected to a charger until 30 seconds before that) and much less good when it read ~11V under load  :-X ;D I guess that's bollarded, then! Still, it looks original (BMW battery) so that shouldn't surprise me too much.
I keep meaning to put the (new, cheap) droptester on the Jaaaaggg.

But its cold outside.

Is yours a Chinese special or is it a Sealey? The manual that came with my Chinese special is .. very special indeed. It's about as much use for working out how to use it as reading the local takeaway menu would be ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2019, 19:42:00
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 January 2019, 19:37:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2019, 19:33:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 January 2019, 08:59:58
I stuck my (new, cheap) drop-tester on the battery in the BMW .. I didn't think it was a good sign when it read 12.1V before I'd even started the load test (given the battery was connected to a charger until 30 seconds before that) and much less good when it read ~11V under load  :-X ;D I guess that's bollarded, then! Still, it looks original (BMW battery) so that shouldn't surprise me too much.
I keep meaning to put the (new, cheap) droptester on the Jaaaaggg.

But its cold outside.

Is yours a Chinese special or is it a Sealey? The manual that came with my Chinese special is .. very special indeed. It's about as much use for working out how to use it as reading the local takeaway menu would be ;D
Chinky. But looks obvious enough, and with a good description on the back for the 3 possible outcomes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 January 2019, 09:18:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2019, 19:42:00
Chinky. But looks obvious enough, and with a good description on the back for the 3 possible outcomes.

Yeah.. I figured red to red, black to black, flip the switch and see if any magic smoke came out.. it didn't, but the big red "NO GOOD" light came on ;D

The toaster element in the box did smell nice and "hot electrical" mind!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2019, 18:39:41
Sounds like the same one ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2019, 19:06:16
Fitted some new tyres ready for MOT day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 18 January 2019, 11:26:48
Nothing to do with my Omega's but I managed to get the wife's old 1999 Renault clit through it's MOT with no advisories. Well chuffed!!

Also noticed that the MOT paperwork has changed its style again (still on A4 paper but with new format)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 January 2019, 12:20:08
Quote from: Carfix on 18 January 2019, 11:26:48
Nothing to do with my Omega's but I managed to get the wife's old 1999 Renault clit through it's MOT with no advisories. Well chuffed!!

Also noticed that the MOT paperwork has changed its style again (still on A4 paper but with new format)
Are you another Lord Opti? You have 2 omegas and a jag, and your missus has a 20 year old clit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 12:47:35
Quote from: STEMO on 18 January 2019, 12:20:08
Quote from: Carfix on 18 January 2019, 11:26:48
Nothing to do with my Omega's but I managed to get the wife's old 1999 Renault clit through it's MOT with no advisories. Well chuffed!!

Also noticed that the MOT paperwork has changed its style again (still on A4 paper but with new format)
Are you another Lord Opti? You have 2 omegas and a jag, and your missus has a 20 year old clit.
Every family should have a crap shopping cart car uncle STEMO
There is no space in an omega for trivial things like beans and potatoes without the added 10kg of weight disturbing the suspension geometry  :y
(as i told Mrs Builder)
plus, supermarket car park is a hazardous area ,filled with incompetent,sometimes incontinent, idiots who smash into  bumpers and door skins without regard  :(   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 January 2019, 12:55:16
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 12:47:35
Quote from: STEMO on 18 January 2019, 12:20:08
Quote from: Carfix on 18 January 2019, 11:26:48
Nothing to do with my Omega's but I managed to get the wife's old 1999 Renault clit through it's MOT with no advisories. Well chuffed!!

Also noticed that the MOT paperwork has changed its style again (still on A4 paper but with new format)
Are you another Lord Opti? You have 2 omegas and a jag, and your missus has a 20 year old clit.
Every family should have a crap shopping cart car uncle STEMO
There is no space in an omega for trivial things like beans and potatoes without the added 10kg of weight disturbing the suspension geometry  :y
(as i told Mrs Builder)
plus, supermarket car park is a hazardous area ,filled with incompetent,sometimes incontinent, idiots who smash into  bumpers and door skins without regard  :(
There is that, I suppose. Personally, I would just go in the jag at three in the morning. It's a 24 hour society, don't you know.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 13:43:12
Changed the dead battery in the BMW for a new one.

The car promptly decided it couldn't tell if the roof was closed or not and disabled all of the windows (with them stuck half down) and the boot opener. FFS.

I just had to drag ~130Kg of 6' tool chest (which is still on its delivery pallet) across the garage floor to move it out of the way so I could put the car in there before it rains..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 18 January 2019, 14:26:23
The Renault is a great all rounder and dustbin and is used regularly to take rubbish (family heirlooms) to the tip.

Plus there are no leather seats and door cards to scratch. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 January 2019, 14:54:43
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 13:43:12
Changed the dead battery in the BMW for a new one.

The car promptly decided it couldn't tell if the roof was closed or not and disabled all of the windows (with them stuck half down) and the boot opener. FFS.

I just had to drag ~130Kg of 6' tool chest (which is still on its delivery pallet) across the garage floor to move it out of the way so I could put the car in there before it rains..
Beemers, eh?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 14:58:16
Your BMW probably reported back to BMW HQ that you fitted a non genuine BMW battery and they sent your car a virus to make you go to a dealer for repairs  :P
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 15:04:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 14:58:16
Your BMW probably reported back to BMW HQ that you fitted a non genuine BMW battery and they sent your car a virus to make you go to a dealer for repairs  :P
 ;D

 ;D Probably .. although it's not new enough to have telematics (or .. actually, it might be, there's an "SOS" button). At least I bought a Bosch battery, can't it just be happy that the volts are Teutonic!?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 18 January 2019, 15:24:48
Both 3.2's MOT'd today and both passed. 4 new Falkens fitted on another....that's me done for the weekend,going to sit on my arse and dodge the incoming Polar Vortex  ::)  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 January 2019, 15:32:38
Job well jobbed 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2019, 17:05:50
I notice on my whiteboard in the garage (I need to scribble stuff down, seeing as I'm old), the Battlebus has a whole heap of shite that needs doing.

If only I could find it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 January 2019, 17:37:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 15:04:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 14:58:16
Your BMW probably reported back to BMW HQ that you fitted a non genuine BMW battery and they sent your car a virus to make you go to a dealer for repairs  :P
 ;D

 ;D Probably .. although it's not new enough to have telematics (or .. actually, it might be, there's an "SOS" button). At least I bought a Bosch battery, can't it just be happy that the volts are Teutonic!?


you have to appeal to the gods of teutonic engineering spirit of fair play and forgiveness. Which they don't have.


And you've already proved yourself not worthy by attempting to fix your own car. Suicide by sucking on the tailpipe of a VAG diesel is mandatory.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 18 January 2019, 17:40:54
Drove the CDX estate for the first time in a week..... so much spray and drizzle on the roads  :(  Noticed on the way home in the dark, the headlight washer not working on the offside. Must be a blockage, as nearside working ok. Bumper needs to come off in the Spring anyway, so it can wait until the better weather.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 17:44:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 15:04:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 14:58:16
Your BMW probably reported back to BMW HQ that you fitted a non genuine BMW battery and they sent your car a virus to make you go to a dealer for repairs  :P
 ;D

 ;D Probably .. although it's not new enough to have telematics (or .. actually, it might be, there's an "SOS" button). At least I bought a Bosch battery, can't it just be happy that the volts are Teutonic!?
just print yourself some "genuine BMW part" stickers to stick on non BMW parts , like the ebay sellers do  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 17:50:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2019, 17:05:50
I notice on my whiteboard in the garage (I need to scribble stuff down, seeing as I'm old), the Battlebus has a whole heap of shite that needs doing.

If only I could find it
you lent it out to a relative  ::)
it will return , one day  ;D
needing loads more work than you noted on your whiteboard  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 January 2019, 18:14:42
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 17:44:33
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 15:04:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 14:58:16
Your BMW probably reported back to BMW HQ that you fitted a non genuine BMW battery and they sent your car a virus to make you go to a dealer for repairs  :P
 ;D

 ;D Probably .. although it's not new enough to have telematics (or .. actually, it might be, there's an "SOS" button). At least I bought a Bosch battery, can't it just be happy that the volts are Teutonic!?
just print yourself some "genuine BMW part" stickers to stick on non BMW parts , like the ebay sellers BMW do  :y




FTFY  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 18:22:27
Went to Halfrauds to get OAT concentrate antifreeze (the pink girly stuff)
"we don't stock it, can get some for tuesday "  :(
so, following TB's example , I walked  :o (even though there's 2 cars outside) to the local independent parts factors ,got 5 ltrs for less than 12 quid  :y
part drained Mrs Builders coolant and added the concentrate to ensure it was strong enough for the impending predicted zero kelvin ice-age  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 January 2019, 19:03:03
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 15:04:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 14:58:16
Your BMW probably reported back to BMW HQ that you fitted a non genuine BMW battery and they sent your car a virus to make you go to a dealer for repairs  :P
 ;D

 ;D Probably .. although it's not new enough to have telematics (or .. actually, it might be, there's an "SOS" button). At least I bought a Bosch battery, can't it just be happy that the volts are Teutonic!?

If it's newer than 06 it may need the battery details added to ECU,X5's do and Bmw battery  come with a code :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 19:07:14
Quote from: henryd on 18 January 2019, 19:03:03
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 January 2019, 15:04:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 January 2019, 14:58:16
Your BMW probably reported back to BMW HQ that you fitted a non genuine BMW battery and they sent your car a virus to make you go to a dealer for repairs  :P
 ;D

 ;D Probably .. although it's not new enough to have telematics (or .. actually, it might be, there's an "SOS" button). At least I bought a Bosch battery, can't it just be happy that the volts are Teutonic!?

If it's newer than 06 it may need the battery details added to ECU,X5's do and Bmw battery  come with a code :-X
:o
"many a true word ,spoken in jest"  then  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 January 2019, 19:44:06
X5s get proper pissy when you connect jump leads/booster pack directly to the battery...

The inevitable voltage surge fries the supply board in a manner impressive enough to worry Mrs TB ;D

Might be half the problem  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 January 2019, 13:53:43
I honestly think reports of frying the IBM (Intelligent Battery Monitor) are over stated.. let's put it this way - if 18V out of a dodgy alternator didn't fry the one in my last E64, 14.7V out of a charger isn't going to..

Oh - and Battery Registration just resets the learned charge profiles and stores the mileage of the battery replacement into the ECU ;) Which I'd do, if I could find the damned option in my tool (which is all in German ;D). It's more important to either replace the battery with the same capacity (which I did - 110Ah!) or make sure you re-code the vehicle option list to accommodate the new battery size if it's either lower or of a different type (swapping from AGM to lead acid or vice versa) as over-charging an AGM will kill it pronto.

I'm no stranger to NCSExpert etc ;D

Anyhow .. all fixed.

I thumped the roof.

A lot.

Basically (which became obvious when I looked at the sensor readings), they are apparently prone to one of the hall effect sensors getting a bit "sticky" and then it thinks the roof isn't fully up - and when it thinks that, it will let you roll the windows down but not up again. Which has the neat effect of making a slightly annoying fault (roof stuck up) a very annoying fault (windows stuck down)! FFS, BMW.

Anyway I literally just beat on the roof to rattle the sensor and now it's fine again - roof goes up & down normally. I just need to get in there now and clean & lubricate the slider on the sensor to make sure it doesn't get stuck again  :y

Stupid cars...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2019, 14:13:10
Have seen several fried units on the X5... Caused by TrafPol units doing inappropriate things with jump leads... Namely either jumpstarting other people's cars directly from the battery or leaving everything switched on except the run lock and then jumping straight to the battery without turning everything off first ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2019, 16:01:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 January 2019, 13:53:43
Stupid German automotive "engineers" cars...

FTFY.. Jesus! Batteries fail. People jump start cars or shove a new battery in when that happens. Normal cars just work when you do that. A car that can't deal with it is not fit for purpose.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 January 2019, 16:03:48
Cars are too clever for their own good.. to be fair, I think the roof failure was coincidental to the battery failure and more likely temperature and water related than anything else (I had noticed that the car was very damp inside with condensation on the inside of the windscreen .. I'd been meaning to dry it out). You only need to futz with the battery coding if you fit a different battery to the one BMW intended to be in there ;) (or if you really want the ECU to know what mileage you changed the battery at..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 January 2019, 17:41:45
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2019, 16:01:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 January 2019, 13:53:43
Stupid German automotive "engineers" cars...

FTFY.. Jesus! Batteries fail. People jump start cars or shove a new battery in when that happens. Normal cars just work when you do that. A car that can't deal with it is not fit for purpose.  ::)




You can't say that!! I'm sure that some over qualified engineer in Munich has a large file justifying why some pointless feature is more valuable than a robust electrical system. That, or the file contains compromising photos to ensure he gets his way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2019, 18:04:28
Located and recovered the Battlebus...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2019, 18:08:56
And also discovered the backbox is shot. But I think its original
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2019, 19:54:28
Replaced one of the post-cat lamdbas. PITA to get it out, but a mixture of ATF, acetone, heat and impact wrench did it in the end. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 January 2019, 21:11:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 January 2019, 18:08:56
And also discovered the backbox is shot. But I think its original
£45 and triple nectar points in January if you purchase from your favorite internet auction site  :y
it's got one of those wire wool rig type donut gaskets though   ,so more expense  ::) and if original , I doubt the 2 special bolts either side of the joint will play ball  :-\

have the speeding and parking fines started landing on your doormat for it yet ?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2019, 21:39:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2019, 19:54:28
Replaced one of the post-cat lamdbas. PITA to get it out, but a mixture of ATF, acetone, heat and impact wrench did it in the end. :y
Blimey Kevin... You're clearly taking the whole MoT thing quite seriously  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2019, 22:43:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2019, 21:39:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 January 2019, 19:54:28
Replaced one of the post-cat lamdbas. PITA to get it out, but a mixture of ATF, acetone, heat and impact wrench did it in the end. :y
Blimey Kevin... You're clearly taking the whole MoT thing quite seriously  :D

EML is a fail now, IIRC, and given that the heater in the sensor was open circuit, it didn't take that long for the ECU to realise that it was shot following a reset. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2019, 01:16:10
Bought a V70!  :y

Well on Tuesday actually.  Collected it on Thursday and got it home on Friday night after a pitstop on Thursday night at a mates for a few beers on the way back.  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 07:03:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 January 2019, 01:16:10
Bought a V70!  :y

Well on Tuesday actually.  Collected it on Thursday and got it home on Friday night after a pitstop on Thursday night at a mates for a few beers on the way back.  :)
A BMW, a Mondeo and a V70. You're a one man planet killer.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 January 2019, 08:59:32
What version V70 did you buy?Join in the world record attempt at Bruntingthorpe at the end of March :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2019, 10:50:17
Quote from: BazaJT on 20 January 2019, 08:59:32
What version V70 did you buy?Join in the world record attempt at Bruntingthorpe at the end of March :y

It's a 2004 2.4 D5 SE

It was showing 55.5 mpg on the trip computer when I picked it up but that's declining now.  ::)

Compared to the BMW it's a bit like driving a canal boat!  :-X  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 January 2019, 12:59:30
Nothing yet, but Im hoping to muster the energy to try and find out why switching on the indicators on the 190 instantly blows the fuse, then give the Omega a much needed wash.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2019, 13:03:35
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 January 2019, 12:59:30
Nothing yet, but Im hoping to muster the energy to try and find out why switching on the indicators on the 190 instantly blows the fuse, then give the Omega a much needed wash.  :)
Grounding issue at rear lights :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 January 2019, 14:17:47
Hyundai washed, Subaru washed , Mercedes Polished got to admit that I had 2 of the Grandsons assisting ! All gleaming now .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2019, 14:54:23
Must be laundry day ;D

Trolley washed. As shiny as a 16 year old 180k mile Trolley can be...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 15:07:22
Might put mine through the up and over sometime this month.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 20 January 2019, 15:52:35
Took the Phaeton through the now completed section of smart motorway on M6 J19 to J18. Getting there. Will make a big difference when completed. Rest of journey down to M6 Toll not bad today even if restricted to 50mph.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 January 2019, 16:00:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 January 2019, 21:11:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 January 2019, 18:08:56
And also discovered the backbox is shot. But I think its original
£45 and triple nectar points in January if you purchase from your favorite internet auction site  :y
it's got one of those wire wool rig type donut gaskets though   ,so more expense  ::) and if original , I doubt the 2 special bolts either side of the joint will play ball  :-\

have the speeding and parking fines started landing on your doormat for it yet ?  :o
Backbox replaced, along with brillo pad wire wool gasket.  Both bolts came out as well as could be expected, but I couldn't an M8 1.0mm nut, so had to replace one with a normal M8 nut and bolt, as the mid section thread for one of them wasn't going to be man enough.

Heatsheild reattached to the chassis, which was the main issue that made me look yesterday, only reason backbox was knackered was because one of the hangers had rusted loose.


Thanks to that Gixer fella for use of his warm garage, as I've decided I'm now far too old to be rolling around a driveway in sub zero temps...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 January 2019, 16:01:47
Finished fitting all the consumables required for MOT.

THEN noticed the hole in the floorpan. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 January 2019, 16:01:52
Quote from: Tilbo on 20 January 2019, 14:17:47
Hyundai washed, Subaru washed , Mercedes Polished got to admit that I had 2 of the Grandsons assisting ! All gleaming now .
Blimey, the water would freeze before it left the hose around these parts today. Brrrrr….
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 January 2019, 16:03:31
Not car related, but OOF related.

Received a parcel yesterday, but only opened it today.  It was from that nice Kevin Wood fella.

Thanks Kevin :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 January 2019, 16:11:24
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 January 2019, 12:59:30
Nothing yet, but Im hoping to muster the energy to try and find out why switching on the indicators on the 190 instantly blows the fuse, then give the Omega a much needed wash.  :)

It resents after market extras being fitted. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 January 2019, 16:17:01
I should really put some electricity in the black pussy, but I jumped in the shower to get the exhaust rust out of my hair, and am now in full CBA mode  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 January 2019, 17:08:50
Currently charging the battery on the project.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 January 2019, 17:17:35
Finally after replacing sooo many parts I now have done my full geo set up.

Got camber to 1’ 10 exactly on nsf. And 1’18 on osf.

On the rear got 0 thrust angle and amazingly rear camber in the green too. Took it for a run after.  Even on my old ditch finders it feels loooooovely. Can’t wait to now put some half decent tyres on. 😄😄😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2019, 17:28:54
Spring must be in the air today!  :)

As I washed all 3 of mine.  :y

Only meant to do the BMW for advert photos, but while I had the pressure washer hooked up to the water butt.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 January 2019, 17:40:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2019, 13:03:35
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 January 2019, 12:59:30
Nothing yet, but Im hoping to muster the energy to try and find out why switching on the indicators on the 190 instantly blows the fuse, then give the Omega a much needed wash.  :)
Grounding issue at rear lights :-\

You might be due a cigar. One of the rear bulbs was bit crusty / white powdery. Cleaned it up and all seems well.  :-\
Also washed the Omega, stood back and admired it and thought to myself "that's a bloody nice car".  8) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 January 2019, 17:43:42
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 January 2019, 16:11:24
Quote from: Migv6 on 20 January 2019, 12:59:30
Nothing yet, but Im hoping to muster the energy to try and find out why switching on the indicators on the 190 instantly blows the fuse, then give the Omega a much needed wash.  :)

It resents after market extras being fitted. :y

Far cough.  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:16:53
Today I fitted a 7" touchscreen head unit and removed the CD30 to Mts Builders estate  :)
what an utter faf when wiring is CANBUS  :( (no switched live on the stereo loom)
Then I had to wire in a relay to the REC (rear electrical center) coil powered by the reverse bulb, and accessory switched live from the REC just to supply 12v of proper electric to power the BARC (bucket avoidance rear camera)
did not get chance to mount the BARC due to lack of light and being starving hungry  :P
But now i have all the wiring to the boot floor ,so I just need to make a bracket to mount the BARC to bellow the shed dragging bracket ,which I decided was the best place (protected from impact ,good view of behind)






Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 18:32:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:16:53
Today I fitted a 7" touchscreen head unit and removed the CD30 to Mts Builders estate  :)
what an utter faf when wiring is CANBUS  :( (no switched live on the stereo loom)
Then I had to wire in a relay to the REC (rear electrical center) coil powered by the reverse bulb, and accessory switched live from the REC just to supply 12v of proper electric to power the BARC (bucket avoidance rear camera)
did not get chance to mount the BARC due to lack of light and being starving hungry  :P
But now i have all the wiring to the boot floor ,so I just need to make a bracket to mount the BARC to bellow the shed dragging bracket ,which I decided was the best place (protected from impact ,good view of behind)
A good hours work, well done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:45:11
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 18:32:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:16:53
Today I fitted a 7" touchscreen head unit and removed the CD30 to Mts Builders estate  :)
what an utter faf when wiring is CANBUS  :( (no switched live on the stereo loom)
Then I had to wire in a relay to the REC (rear electrical center) coil powered by the reverse bulb, and accessory switched live from the REC just to supply 12v of proper electric to power the BARC (bucket avoidance rear camera)
did not get chance to mount the BARC due to lack of light and being starving hungry  :P
But now i have all the wiring to the boot floor ,so I just need to make a bracket to mount the BARC to bellow the shed dragging bracket ,which I decided was the best place (protected from impact ,good view of behind)
A good hours work, well done  :y
Took me 5 hours  :-[
with time out to download  CCTV footage of a P155ed up knobhead smashing a neighbours van window at 6.30 am  ::)
I have fat fingers and worked slow rather than blow up Mrs Builders shopping cart  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 19:03:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:45:11
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 18:32:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:16:53
Today I fitted a 7" touchscreen head unit and removed the CD30 to Mts Builders estate  :)
what an utter faf when wiring is CANBUS  :( (no switched live on the stereo loom)
Then I had to wire in a relay to the REC (rear electrical center) coil powered by the reverse bulb, and accessory switched live from the REC just to supply 12v of proper electric to power the BARC (bucket avoidance rear camera)
did not get chance to mount the BARC due to lack of light and being starving hungry  :P
But now i have all the wiring to the boot floor ,so I just need to make a bracket to mount the BARC to bellow the shed dragging bracket ,which I decided was the best place (protected from impact ,good view of behind)
A good hours work, well done  :y
Took me 5 hours  :-[
with time out to download  CCTV footage of a P155ed up knobhead smashing a neighbours van window at 6.30 am  ::)
I have fat fingers and worked slow rather than blow up Mrs Builders shopping cart  ;D
Of course you worked slowly, you're a builder.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 19:11:05
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 19:03:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:45:11
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2019, 18:32:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 January 2019, 18:16:53
Today I fitted a 7" touchscreen head unit and removed the CD30 to Mts Builders estate  :)
what an utter faf when wiring is CANBUS  :( (no switched live on the stereo loom)
Then I had to wire in a relay to the REC (rear electrical center) coil powered by the reverse bulb, and accessory switched live from the REC just to supply 12v of proper electric to power the BARC (bucket avoidance rear camera)
did not get chance to mount the BARC due to lack of light and being starving hungry  :P
But now i have all the wiring to the boot floor ,so I just need to make a bracket to mount the BARC to bellow the shed dragging bracket ,which I decided was the best place (protected from impact ,good view of behind)
A good hours work, well done  :y
Took me 5 hours  :-[
with time out to download  CCTV footage of a P155ed up knobhead smashing a neighbours van window at 6.30 am  ::)
I have fat fingers and worked slow rather than blow up Mrs Builders shopping cart  ;D
Of course you worked slowly, you're a builder.  :)
I didn't go to the pub for a pint or 3 the suppliers for materials  ::)
I should probably have R,T.F,M or got wiring diagrams before I started  ;D
much easier to fit pretty much the same system into MY Omega (non CANBUS)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2019, 16:59:55
Booked the Zaffy in for an MOT, put some electricity in the pussy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2019, 11:01:42
Took it for its MOT, which it passed, much to my surprise. :o

Its one-way trip to Mr. Beanz has been postponed, it seems. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 January 2019, 11:09:05
Congrats on the pass  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 January 2019, 11:13:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2019, 11:01:42
Took it for its MOT, which it passed, much to my surprise. :o

Its one-way trip to Mr. Beanz has been postponed, it seems. :)

Given your other post about the floorpan .. do you have to drive it like this?

(https://i.ibb.co/NmL9DWq/image.png) (https://ibb.co/NmL9DWq)

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2019, 11:59:03
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 January 2019, 11:13:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 January 2019, 11:01:42
Took it for its MOT, which it passed, much to my surprise. :o

Its one-way trip to Mr. Beanz has been postponed, it seems. :)

Given your other post about the floorpan .. do you have to drive it like this?

(https://i.ibb.co/NmL9DWq/image.png) (https://ibb.co/NmL9DWq)

 ;D

It's tricky because the foot hole had to be 30cm from a prescribed area.  ::)

Still need to get the welder out at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2019, 18:25:28
Zafira passed its MOT this morning :)

So that's another year of abandoning it in various places where I don't have to look at it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 January 2019, 18:53:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 January 2019, 18:25:28
Zafira passed its MOT this morning :)

So that's another year of abandoning it in various places where I don't have to look at it.
Congratulations  :y
They do seem a well built and resilient second car
re, the back box , I agree , the original ones are great,like double skinned , the outer rusts away to dust BUT the guts last forever  ,hence not replaced it yet  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 January 2019, 13:43:17
Putting miles on a company milk float, it does shift!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 January 2019, 13:45:23
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 January 2019, 13:43:17
Putting miles on a company milk float, it does shift!

Ernie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 January 2019, 13:52:25
Yep that's me, totally smoked an M3 BMW off the lights, the driver was a little pissed to say the least (this proto is not running standard SW)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2019, 13:58:23
 ;D

Nippy, them milk floats.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P7Yz8IBLUI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P7Yz8IBLUI)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2019, 17:17:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 January 2019, 13:45:23
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 January 2019, 13:43:17
Putting miles on a company milk float, it does shift!

Ernie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI ;D
My karaoke party piece.  Surprisingly difficult due to timing. But after 15 jars of St Ella, I'm sure I nail it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2019, 17:29:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 January 2019, 17:17:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 January 2019, 13:45:23
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 January 2019, 13:43:17
Putting miles on a company milk float, it does shift!

Ernie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI ;D
My karaoke party piece.  Surprisingly difficult due to timing. But after 15 jars of St Ella, I'm sure I nail it ::)
You've done it now. We're all going to stop you at no. 14 in future.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2019, 17:34:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 January 2019, 17:29:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 January 2019, 17:17:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 January 2019, 13:45:23
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 23 January 2019, 13:43:17
Putting miles on a company milk float, it does shift!

Ernie? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI ;D
My karaoke party piece.  Surprisingly difficult due to timing. But after 15 jars of St Ella, I'm sure I nail it ::)
You've done it now. We're all going to stop you at no. 14 in future.  ;)
Its been a few years since I've necked 15 Stellas in a night.  Age has clearly crept up.  I was absolutely wasted a month or 2 ago on 4 applejuices. Granted, hadn't eaten anything for over 34hrs, and had to neck 'em in about 30mins due to closing time. But even so :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2019, 17:34:40
Put a pair of tyres on the Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kingshott50 on 23 January 2019, 19:32:05
Defrosting at the moment,spent the afternoon fitting cam covers and gaskets hopefully stopped the oil leaks.
 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 January 2019, 08:56:18
Waved it goodbye as it disappeared down the road on the scrappys truck. :'(  Gutted. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kingshott50 on 24 January 2019, 10:34:38
Sorry to here that mate,its hard keeping these cars on the road  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 January 2019, 11:30:11
My fault mate, stuck it into a wall. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2019, 17:29:16
Racking my brains if I've actually driven the pussy this year, other than shuffling around the drive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 January 2019, 17:33:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2019, 17:29:16
Racking my brains if I've actually driven the pussy this year, other than shuffling around the drive.

Sell it to me, trade you my 3.2?  :P  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 January 2019, 08:17:48
Fancy a milk float (actually, its to fast for you  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 25 January 2019, 13:39:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 January 2019, 08:17:48
Fancy a milk float (actually, its to fast for you  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D)

I’d have a milk float, not sure you’d take 3.2 as fair trade though!

Considered going 50/50 with car share buddy on Tesla Model S, still to rich for me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 January 2019, 14:42:37
Quote from: tunnie on 25 January 2019, 13:39:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 January 2019, 08:17:48
Fancy a milk float (actually, its to fast for you  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D)

I’d have a milk float, not sure you’d take 3.2 as fair trade though!

Considered going 50/50 with car share buddy on Tesla Model S, still to rich for me.

I would wait, build quality and reliability on the Tesla is bloody awful
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 January 2019, 15:02:58
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 January 2019, 14:42:37
Quote from: tunnie on 25 January 2019, 13:39:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 January 2019, 08:17:48
Fancy a milk float (actually, its to fast for you  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D)

I’d have a milk float, not sure you’d take 3.2 as fair trade though!

Considered going 50/50 with car share buddy on Tesla Model S, still to rich for me.

I would wait, build quality and reliability on the Tesla is bloody awful
Can't be long before a proper car company buys them and shakes the production side up a bit. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 25 January 2019, 15:33:51
Drove it for the last time.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 January 2019, 15:43:22
Quote from: Lagondanet on 25 January 2019, 15:33:51
Drove it for the last time.  :'(
Off to a good home hopefully  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 January 2019, 15:55:59
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 January 2019, 15:02:58
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 January 2019, 14:42:37
Quote from: tunnie on 25 January 2019, 13:39:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 January 2019, 08:17:48
Fancy a milk float (actually, its to fast for you  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D)

I’d have a milk float, not sure you’d take 3.2 as fair trade though!

Considered going 50/50 with car share buddy on Tesla Model S, still to rich for me.

I would wait, build quality and reliability on the Tesla is bloody awful
Can't be long before a proper car company buys them and shakes the production side up a bit. ;)

I was amazed, they employee more people than JLR!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 25 January 2019, 16:11:00
ive fitted a decent battery connected my code reader scanned all the ecus and checked all the sensors with the engine running and give it a good hoover the last owner must have loved dogs,and started to check to see it i have the wiring for an auto diming mirrior. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2019, 17:32:21
Got the jump starter out of the boot of the Pussy.  I've had it for ages, but actually got to use it in anger.

Its one of those new fangled small ones, and surprisingly it worked :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 January 2019, 18:05:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2019, 17:32:21
Got the jump starter out of the boot of the Pussy.  I've had it for ages, but actually got to use it in anger.

Its one of those new fangled small ones, and surprisingly it worked :o


they're excellent if you know the car will start within a few turns.
You'll quickly flatten the jump starter if you do any extended cranking.
Being able to put your jump starter in the glove box rather than having a big heavy lump in the boot is a real plus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Omegatoy on 25 January 2019, 18:10:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 January 2019, 17:32:21
Got the jump starter out of the boot of the Pussy.  I've had it for ages, but actually got to use it in anger.

Its one of those new fangled small ones, and surprisingly it worked :o

used one to start a 87 Man flatbed truck that last ran 5 years ago,laughed when he said try this,connected it up turned the key and fell over when it started! then tried it on a fh12 volvo, that had
stood the same amount of time, same result, phenominal !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2019, 18:13:12
Yes, I was impressed with it.

Admittedly it was only a small shitbox, but it started it twice...   ...before the owner informed me that a red light with a picture of a battery came on a few days ago.  So it was proper flat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 January 2019, 20:02:36
I have one which will start my Omega easily, but it struggles with the old 190D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 January 2019, 20:11:18
How do you manage to get a flat battery?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 January 2019, 20:22:48
Trying to start it in cold weather with a tank full of vegoil.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 26 January 2019, 16:12:34
Sold it  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 January 2019, 17:12:00
Finished fitting the BARC* to Mrs Builders estate  :)
all working and looks like a second tow electric socket now I mounted it in a black plastic cover (to give it some weather protection and hide it)
Got a cheap ebay tat arm rest/center console to fit ,but that can wait til tomorrow .

BARC* =bucket avoidance rear camera  ;D

just need to grow some skin back now on my thumb  now :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 January 2019, 17:53:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 January 2019, 17:12:00
Finished fitting the BARC* to Mrs Builders estate  :)
all working and looks like a second tow electric socket now I mounted it in a black plastic cover (to give it some weather protection and hide it)
Got a cheap ebay tat arm rest/center console to fit ,but that can wait til tomorrow .

BARC* =bucket avoidance rear camera  ;D



Have you seen the ones that fit instead of the number plate lights?


LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-View-Camera-Monitor-park-For-Vauxhall-Opel-Corsa-Astra-Zafira-Vectra/303032759838?hash=item468e28f61e:g:JqsAAOSwlLlcQJXy)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 January 2019, 18:05:13
Quote from: Nick W on 26 January 2019, 17:53:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 January 2019, 17:12:00
Finished fitting the BARC* to Mrs Builders estate  :)
all working and looks like a second tow electric socket now I mounted it in a black plastic cover (to give it some weather protection and hide it)
Got a cheap ebay tat arm rest/center console to fit ,but that can wait til tomorrow .

BARC* =bucket avoidance rear camera  ;D



Have you seen the ones that fit instead of the number plate lights?


LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-View-Camera-Monitor-park-For-Vauxhall-Opel-Corsa-Astra-Zafira-Vectra/303032759838?hash=item468e28f61e:g:JqsAAOSwlLlcQJXy)
I'd not seen them ,but it's an estate,so would not fit according to the listing and the camera angle looks fixed (says hatchback only)
but  interesting to know about for future projects  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 26 January 2019, 18:44:36
i visited my local salvage yard got me an auto diming mirrior and rain sensor and started to replace and rusty nuts and bolts and got to light to make foot well lights. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 January 2019, 18:49:41
Moved the burger van to a new site, arrived to a strong smell of diesel and a decent puddle under the car.   >:(

 Investigation showed it was coming from the diesel return pipe for nr 4 injector and pi**ing down the back of the block. All four injector wells were full. I didn't hold out much hope on Saturday afternoon but surprisingly Halfords came to my rescue!

All stripped down, fixed and put back together in about 90mins at a cost of £5.70. Good result  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
 New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 January 2019, 11:50:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2019, 17:29:16
Racking my brains if I've actually driven the pussy this year, other than shuffling around the drive.
Took it for a spin yesterday, just a 25 mile cruise to give it a short run.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 January 2019, 15:28:54
Topped up the oil on the Trolley... It's used about a third of a litre since October and reckons it's due a service in 1,100 miles...

All in all not bad considering it is a couple of weeks shy of 180k miles 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 January 2019, 16:44:58
Fitted a new (to me) interior blower fan to the V70 as it didn't work when I picked it up.  ::)

As usual the in youtube video they did it in about 10 minutes, but in reality it was as fiddly as hell and took a couple of hours.  ;D

At least I'll have nice warm toasty feet now!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..

Seems high mileage between changes, given the price of TC oil. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 January 2019, 17:49:02
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..

Seems high mileage between changes, given the price of TC oil. :-\
My astras get it once a year, that's around 17,000 miles on mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 January 2019, 18:01:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..

Seems high mileage between changes, given the price of TC oil. :-\



It's still expensive when you change it unnecessarily. The 3-4k oil change suggested here is utterly pointless on a petrol engine, especially when using high quality(or even low quality) semi-synthetic oil. An annual 10k(ish) change makes perfect sense to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 19:22:01
Quote from: Nick W on 27 January 2019, 18:01:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..

Seems high mileage between changes, given the price of TC oil. :-\


It's still expensive when you change it unnecessarily. The 3-4k oil change suggested here is utterly pointless on a petrol engine, especially when using high quality(or even low quality) semi-synthetic oil. An annual 10k(ish) change makes perfect sense to me.

Each to his own. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 27 January 2019, 20:57:28
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 19:22:01
Quote from: Nick W on 27 January 2019, 18:01:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..

Seems high mileage between changes, given the price of TC oil. :-\


It's still expensive when you change it unnecessarily. The 3-4k oil change suggested here is utterly pointless on a petrol engine, especially when using high quality(or even low quality) semi-synthetic oil. An annual 10k(ish) change makes perfect sense to me.

Each to his own. :y


Have used 10k, every year, on every omega, never had problems, only use 5w30, and it's normally bulk bought, so as nickw says not a problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:24:04
Quote from: Nick W on 27 January 2019, 18:01:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..

Seems high mileage between changes, given the price of TC oil. :-\



It's still expensive when you change it unnecessarily. The 3-4k oil change suggested here is utterly pointless on a petrol engine, especially when using high quality(or even low quality) semi-synthetic oil. An annual 10k(ish) change makes perfect sense to me.
Thing is, I know that (as of about 7 or 8 years ago) no oil for car engines lasts more than 7k, and that degradation starts immediately.

So to me it makes absolute sense to change it around 5k as a decent compromise between (the negligible, on an Omega) cost and taking the oil to the point where its lubrication properties are diminished.

On a petrol, I generally take this at the point it changes from clear to treacle brown.


Obviously with tractors, 6k is ambitious for anything, not due to the oil degradation, but the abrasive particles trapped in the oil.



But it's everyones individual choice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 January 2019, 17:28:39
Just checked my oil level and it's quite high. Guess it must have a drop of diesel in it. I'll get it done this week.......or next
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:31:53
Was it high last time you checked?

If its dumping that much diesel in the sump, you probably need to keep a close, daily eye on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 January 2019, 17:48:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:31:53
Was it high last time you checked?

If its dumping that much diesel in the sump, you probably need to keep a close, daily eye on it.
It's almost due it's annual service, another couple of months, I think. It has had a few aborted regens over the months, so I'll get it done sooner. It's about 1/4" over the full mark, no panic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 January 2019, 18:01:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:24:04

On a petrol, I generally take this at the point it changes from clear to treacle brown.



I've been doing 10k oil changes for years, and at that point the oil is still about the colour of honey. If it was dark or obviously dirty, I'd reduce the interval.


But these are all opinions based on crude evidence, if we were really serious about getting the best from our oil we'd be having each change analysed and tracking the results. But that's not the worth the expense when we can do a change for about £12.


As we've all mentioned, intervals this long are a very bad idea on diesels.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 January 2019, 18:34:26
Plenty of rusty Omegas running around with engines that are still sweet as a nut after 200+k, so oil changes aren't the most critical thing, IMHO.

Then again, we've seen a few late Omegas die from a blocked oil strainer, so the factory 20k intervals were clearly optimistic. The truth lies somewhere in-between, probably around 10k. :y

Not another tractor with fuel in the sump! ::) Reminds me of my brother's PITA Volvo V50. At least that had the decency to do the honourable thing in the end, although it did apparently create something a bit stronger than the usual diseasel smoke screen in the Royston area in the process, apparently.. ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 January 2019, 20:21:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:24:04
Quote from: Nick W on 27 January 2019, 18:01:35
Quote from: Shackeng on 27 January 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 January 2019, 19:42:08
New crank sensor fitted, (real one) and changed the oil n filter,,,, was 87miles over the 10k, I was worried as it was over the 10k, but I lived to tell the tale,..

Seems high mileage between changes, given the price of TC oil. :-\



It's still expensive when you change it unnecessarily. The 3-4k oil change suggested here is utterly pointless on a petrol engine, especially when using high quality(or even low quality) semi-synthetic oil. An annual 10k(ish) change makes perfect sense to me.
Thing is, I know that (as of about 7 or 8 years ago) no oil for car engines lasts more than 7k, and that degradation starts immediately.

So to me it makes absolute sense to change it around 5k as a decent compromise between (the negligible, on an Omega) cost and taking the oil to the point where its lubrication properties are diminished.

On a petrol, I generally take this at the point it changes from clear to treacle brown.


Obviously with tractors, 6k is ambitious for anything, not due to the oil degradation, but the abrasive particles trapped in the oil.



But it's everyones individual choice.


75k on our works tackle, and they use to be 100k until Volvo's started blowing compressors Europe wide so it got changed to 75k. Which is about once a year. Full fat 5w30 low saps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 28 January 2019, 20:39:33
Bought some oil, coolant, spark plugs ready so I can pop in the new radiator when it arrives. and the cam cover gaskets when the weather brightens up a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2019, 20:57:22
Took the Battlebus to Little Oxford, dumped it and got the Chiltern Slug into Londonium.  Obviously it was late, but only by about 15mins, which generally counts as on time for the Slug.

Caught slug home. Obviously it was late, but only by 10m, so that probably counts as 5 mins early when it comes to the slug.

Wiped the snow off the Battlebus, drove it home.  No snow in Brackley town, but a nice dusting on Mount Brackley, making it look wintery.

As I drove past the rugby club, I see they are out training tonight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 January 2019, 21:17:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2019, 20:57:22
Took the Battlebus to Little Oxford, dumped it and got the Chiltern Slug into Londonium.  Obviously it was late, but only by about 15mins, which generally counts as on time for the Slug.

Caught slug home. Obviously it was late, but only by 10m, so that probably counts as 5 mins early when it comes to the slug.

Wiped the snow off the Battlebus, drove it home.  No snow in Brackley town, but a nice dusting on Mount Brackley, making it look wintery.

As I drove past the rugby club, I see they are out training tonight.
Your heroes  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 29 January 2019, 21:40:17
Enjoyed another bone rattling ride in a BMW M140i....

Until I'm totally forced to, I'm not touching 3.2 suspension now, it rides like silk compared to the BMW.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 January 2019, 22:04:48
Quote from: tunnie on 29 January 2019, 21:40:17
Enjoyed another bone rattling ride in a BMW M140i....

Until I'm totally forced to, I'm not touching 3.2 suspension now, it rides like silk compared to the BMW.


It would ride even better with new shocks and springs. New springs to the front of mine made it ride over bumps, rather than just flopping about and making the bump stops do the work.


I'm with you on the BMW though; I wonder why they bother with the expense of shocks and springs, and don't just fit solid rods instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 January 2019, 10:59:03
Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....

That's pretty woeful, its not even particularly cold - in the grand scheme of things  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:17:30
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 January 2019, 10:59:03
Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....

That's pretty woeful, its not even particularly cold - in the grand scheme of things  ::)
Why ???

It was raining all evening yesterday, then it snowed and then temperature dropped below freezing...

Any moisture inside the unsealed flap would freely condense onto any surface and promptly freeze.

And I thought you were bright...  ::)

No different to doors freezing onto saturated/wet frame seals, which incidentally are air tightish not water tight... And given that they're designed to be opened with a sub 10lb pull, no wonder that people break everything trying to rip the doors open with one foot on the adjacent panel ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:22:05
But don't let me stop a bit of BMW* bashing...

*insert manufacturer of choice here  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 11:30:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:22:05
*insert manufacturer of choice here  ::)

No, let's stick with BMW. Plenty more material there yet. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 11:36:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:17:30
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 January 2019, 10:59:03
Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....

That's pretty woeful, its not even particularly cold - in the grand scheme of things  ::)
Why ???

It was raining all evening yesterday, then it snowed and then temperature dropped below freezing...

Any moisture inside the unsealed flap would freely condense onto any surface and promptly freeze.

And I thought you were bright...  ::)

No different to doors freezing onto saturated/wet frame seals, which incidentally are air tightish not water tight... And given that they're designed to be opened with a sub 10lb pull, no wonder that people break everything trying to rip the doors open with one foot on the adjacent panel ::)

Is that really necessary to do this to people all time?  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:58:45
Tongue very firmly in cheek  ::)

Besides, it's junior school physics ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 January 2019, 12:52:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:17:30
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 January 2019, 10:59:03
Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....

That's pretty woeful, its not even particularly cold - in the grand scheme of things  ::)
Why ???

It was raining all evening yesterday, then it snowed and then temperature dropped below freezing...

Any moisture inside the unsealed flap would freely condense onto any surface and promptly freeze.

And I thought you were bright...  ::)

No different to doors freezing onto saturated/wet frame seals, which incidentally are air tightish not water tight... And given that they're designed to be opened with a sub 10lb pull, no wonder that people break everything trying to rip the doors open with one foot on the adjacent panel ::)

Well, in 17 years of holding a licence, and driving countless cars on four continents, I've never had it happen to me. So either I've been rather fortunate, or other manufacturers/models have a design/features which mean they are less susceptible. Given that BWM are German based/designed where the temperatures get well below freezing for long periods each year, I would have thought this wouldn't be a problem for them.

Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 11:36:27

Is that really necessary to do this to people all time?  >:(

No, but it clearly amuses him, so who am I to deny him the simple pleasures in life?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 13:08:28
Not something that I have experienced either in 24 years...

Not a surprise, given the recent weather and time of year, that it could happen.

All that said, his 140i has managed to be reliable enough to commute in. So clearly anything is possible, however unlikely  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 14:04:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 13:08:28
All that said, his 140i has managed to be reliable enough to commute in. So clearly anything is possible, however unlikely  :P

Exceptions proving rules, and all that. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 14:15:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 14:04:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 13:08:28
All that said, his 140i has managed to be reliable enough to commute in. So clearly anything is possible, however unlikely  :P

Exceptions proving rules, and all that. ;D
Absolutely  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 January 2019, 14:23:02
BMWs and Mercs are so in abundance now that they can be considered 'common'. Yet drivers of them seem to think that they are a cut above. They still think that, if they get right up behind you, you will either speed up or move out of the way through deference.
Another thing I've noticed. The brighter (more blinding) your headlights are, the better your car. Thank Christ for auto dimming mirrors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 16:10:58
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2019, 14:23:02
BMWs and Mercs are so in abundance now that they can be considered 'common'. Yet drivers of them seem to think that they are a cut above. They still think that, if they get right up behind you, you will either speed up or move out of the way through deference.
Another thing I've noticed. The brighter (more blinding) your headlights are, the better your car. Thank Christ for auto dimming mirrors.

.. and as for those gay chasing indicator lights (should the driver deign to activate them). ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 January 2019, 16:44:38
Quote from: STEMO on 28 January 2019, 17:48:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:31:53
Was it high last time you checked?

If its dumping that much diesel in the sump, you probably need to keep a close, daily eye on it.
It's almost due it's annual service, another couple of months, I think. It has had a few aborted regens over the months, so I'll get it done sooner. It's about 1/4" over the full mark, no panic.
Booked in for Friday. MOT as well, even though it's not due till May 3rd. Comes 'free' with the service.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 January 2019, 17:24:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 16:10:58
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2019, 14:23:02
BMWs and Mercs are so in abundance now that they can be considered 'common'. Yet drivers of them seem to think that they are a cut above. They still think that, if they get right up behind you, you will either speed up or move out of the way through deference.
Another thing I've noticed. The brighter (more blinding) your headlights are, the better your car. Thank Christ for auto dimming mirrors.

.. and as for those gay chasing indicator lights (should the driver deign to activate them). ;D

Oh, I love those..

*minces off*

;D

They're not a new thing, though - 1960s Mustangs had them..

Couldn't open the door on the Smart the other day - couldn't even pull the handle because it was frozen shut ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 17:25:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 January 2019, 17:24:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 16:10:58
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2019, 14:23:02
BMWs and Mercs are so in abundance now that they can be considered 'common'. Yet drivers of them seem to think that they are a cut above. They still think that, if they get right up behind you, you will either speed up or move out of the way through deference.
Another thing I've noticed. The brighter (more blinding) your headlights are, the better your car. Thank Christ for auto dimming mirrors.

.. and as for those gay chasing indicator lights (should the driver deign to activate them). ;D

Oh, I love those..

*minces off*

;D

They're not a new thing, though - 1960s Mustangs had them..

Couldn't open the door on the Smart the other day - couldn't even pull the handle because it was frozen shut ;D
Did you end up dragging it across the driveway? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 17:26:01
Who've thunk it ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 January 2019, 17:31:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 January 2019, 17:25:27
Did you end up dragging it across the driveway? ;D

 ;D ;D

No I just yanked really hard (that's what she said). After I'd slid it 3' sideways the door opened..  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 January 2019, 18:09:43
Spent a couple of hours trying to replace the handbrake shoes on the 190. Didn't get far. Its even more fiddly than the Omega, it was freezing cold, hands got numb, back got sore, it got dark.
Gave up had a hot shower, change of clothes, logged onto OOF.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 January 2019, 21:07:11
Put a new pair of front wiper blades on the V70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 January 2019, 10:32:00
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2019, 16:44:38
Quote from: STEMO on 28 January 2019, 17:48:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:31:53
Was it high last time you checked?

If its dumping that much diesel in the sump, you probably need to keep a close, daily eye on it.
It's almost due it's annual service, another couple of months, I think. It has had a few aborted regens over the months, so I'll get it done sooner. It's about 1/4" over the full mark, no panic.
Booked in for Friday. MOT as well, even though it's not due till May 3rd. Comes 'free' with the service.

F-Pace is also booked for a service tomorrow, in fact its a 1k miles overdue !  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2019, 17:08:56
Quote from: tunnie on 29 January 2019, 21:40:17
Enjoyed another bone rattling ride in a BMW M140i Rover 35....

Until I'm totally forced to, I'm not touching 3.2 suspension now, it rides like silk compared to the BMW.
Fixed for accuracy. Something you can regularly use when chatting to your mate
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2019, 17:14:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:17:30
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 January 2019, 10:59:03
Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....

That's pretty woeful, its not even particularly cold - in the grand scheme of things  ::)
Why ???

It was raining all evening yesterday, then it snowed and then temperature dropped below freezing...

Any moisture inside the unsealed flap would freely condense onto any surface and promptly freeze.

And I thought you were bright...  ::)

No different to doors freezing onto saturated/wet frame seals, which incidentally are air tightish not water tight... And given that they're designed to be opened with a sub 10lb pull, no wonder that people break everything trying to rip the doors open with one foot on the adjacent panel ::)
Never had any opening, be it boot, bonnet, door or fuel filler frozen so much I couldn't open it.  I've had it where you can feel the door on the seal as you open, but not "stuck"

And we having seen cold temps for a few years TBH, so its a bit poor if people are finding things frozen shut, IMHO.

In proper cold (sub -15C before windchill) I've had the door key slots have a layer of ice over, which needs digging out with the key blade...   ...but can't remember the last car I had that needed a key to open.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2019, 17:15:49
Probably my last works van, a Fi-fi from the 90s.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 February 2019, 09:56:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2019, 17:14:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:17:30
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 January 2019, 10:59:03
Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....

That's pretty woeful, its not even particularly cold - in the grand scheme of things  ::)
Why ???

It was raining all evening yesterday, then it snowed and then temperature dropped below freezing...

Any moisture inside the unsealed flap would freely condense onto any surface and promptly freeze.

And I thought you were bright...  ::)

No different to doors freezing onto saturated/wet frame seals, which incidentally are air tightish not water tight... And given that they're designed to be opened with a sub 10lb pull, no wonder that people break everything trying to rip the doors open with one foot on the adjacent panel ::)
Never had any opening, be it boot, bonnet, door or fuel filler frozen so much I couldn't open it.  I've had it where you can feel the door on the seal as you open, but not "stuck"

And we having seen cold temps for a few years TBH, so its a bit poor if people are finding things frozen shut, IMHO.

In proper cold (sub -15C before windchill) I've had the door key slots have a layer of ice over, which needs digging out with the key blade...   ...but can't remember the last car I had that needed a key to open.

My focus this morning had frozen door handles and latches so once I opened the doors I couldn't re-latch them,took quite a lot of de-icer to get things working again :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 February 2019, 10:33:44
Looked at the 6" of snow on and around it and thought "Naaaah." :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2019, 16:45:28
Quote from: henryd on 01 February 2019, 09:56:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 January 2019, 17:14:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2019, 11:17:30
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 January 2019, 10:59:03
Quote from: tunnie on 30 January 2019, 10:54:37
BMW's don't like the cold either, spent 10 mins trying to open fuel filler cap this morning. Frozen solid.

Nearly had to go back for my car.....

That's pretty woeful, its not even particularly cold - in the grand scheme of things  ::)
Why ???

It was raining all evening yesterday, then it snowed and then temperature dropped below freezing...

Any moisture inside the unsealed flap would freely condense onto any surface and promptly freeze.

And I thought you were bright...  ::)

No different to doors freezing onto saturated/wet frame seals, which incidentally are air tightish not water tight... And given that they're designed to be opened with a sub 10lb pull, no wonder that people break everything trying to rip the doors open with one foot on the adjacent panel ::)
Never had any opening, be it boot, bonnet, door or fuel filler frozen so much I couldn't open it.  I've had it where you can feel the door on the seal as you open, but not "stuck"

And we having seen cold temps for a few years TBH, so its a bit poor if people are finding things frozen shut, IMHO.

In proper cold (sub -15C before windchill) I've had the door key slots have a layer of ice over, which needs digging out with the key blade...   ...but can't remember the last car I had that needed a key to open.

My focus this morning had frozen door handles and latches so once I opened the doors I couldn't re-latch them,took quite a lot of de-icer to get things working again :-\
I never, ever use de-icer (on my own cars).  I wonder if that might have some bearing on my apparent good luck  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2019, 16:47:20
Contemplated wiping off the dusting of snow - a mere couple of inches here, looks like Mount Brackley escaped it - but decided it would sort itself by melting by tomorrow.

Easy peasy :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 16:53:42
Worked from home, walked the school run in the morning. Took mummy bus in the afternoon, mummy bus does well in the slush.

Watched with amusement as a lady returned to her car, made a feeble effort to remove small amount of snow from near rear tyres. Got into her BMW 320 and got loads of wheel spin and just sat there spinning and sliding. She gave up.

I was parked next to her, popped the mummy bus in R, foot off and it backed away without drama. Into D, and left her still trying to move.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2019, 16:59:25
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 16:53:42
Worked from home, walked the school run in the morning. Took mummy bus in the afternoon, mummy bus does well in the slush.

Watched with amusement as a lady returned to her car, made a feeble effort to remove small amount of snow from near rear tyres. Got into her BMW 320 and got loads of wheel spin and just sat there spinning and sliding. She gave up.

I was parked next to her, popped the mummy bus in R, foot off and it backed away without drama. Into D, and left her still trying to move.  ;D
If you put it in +/- Tunnie, you can push it forward and start off in 2nd, or even 3rd if you have trouble getting traction. I only found this out by fiddling about.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2019, 17:03:36
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 16:53:42
Worked from home, walked the school run in the morning. Took mummy bus in the afternoon
So, just to be clear, your idea of "working" from home is to forget the "work" element?

Just saying...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 17:12:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2019, 17:03:36
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 16:53:42
Worked from home, walked the school run in the morning. Took mummy bus in the afternoon
So, just to be clear, your idea of "working" from home is to forget the "work" element?

Just saying...

Lots of working involved, just couple of breaks.  :)

Can still take conf calls walking along, which is what I did.

Besides, as I was up at midnight doing work with Apple earlier in the week, I earned lighter day.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 17:20:24
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2019, 16:59:25
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 16:53:42
Worked from home, walked the school run in the morning. Took mummy bus in the afternoon, mummy bus does well in the slush.

Watched with amusement as a lady returned to her car, made a feeble effort to remove small amount of snow from near rear tyres. Got into her BMW 320 and got loads of wheel spin and just sat there spinning and sliding. She gave up.

I was parked next to her, popped the mummy bus in R, foot off and it backed away without drama. Into D, and left her still trying to move.  ;D
If you put it in +/- Tunnie, you can push it forward and start off in 2nd, or even 3rd if you have trouble getting traction. I only found this out by fiddling about.

Didn't know that, cheers  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2019, 18:05:33
Not only is it in the manual, it's what the snow button does ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2019, 18:14:00
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 17:12:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 February 2019, 17:03:36
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 16:53:42
Worked from home, walked the school run in the morning. Took mummy bus in the afternoon
So, just to be clear, your idea of "working" from home is to forget the "work" element?

Just saying...

Lots of working involved, just couple of breaks.  :)

Can still take conf calls walking along, which is what I did.

Besides, as I was up at midnight doing work with Apple earlier in the week, I earned lighter day.  ;)
That's exactly what some silly tart at work tried saying to me when I was trying to find a free slot for a conf...   ...said silly tart didn't even bother to hide her private appts, so her morning went from hairdressers, to coffee morning, to dog grooming appt.

Yeah, that's "Working" from home  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2019, 18:35:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)
Just seen interviews with a couple of residents on the tellybox, including a blonde, and am inclined to agree... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2019, 18:38:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)
I'm yet to make it in to the office in 2019. And I doubt I will in February either :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2019, 18:50:17
Quote from: STEMO on 30 January 2019, 16:44:38
Quote from: STEMO on 28 January 2019, 17:48:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 January 2019, 17:31:53
Was it high last time you checked?

If its dumping that much diesel in the sump, you probably need to keep a close, daily eye on it.
It's almost due it's annual service, another couple of months, I think. It has had a few aborted regens over the months, so I'll get it done sooner. It's about 1/4" over the full mark, no panic.
Booked in for Friday. MOT as well, even though it's not due till May 3rd. Comes 'free' with the service.
New MOT and serviced. Rear brake pads replaced. £211 all in so not bad.
I know it's only five years old, but never even had an advisory.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 February 2019, 19:03:46
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 January 2019, 20:44:05
Went out and collected all the pieces  of Mrs Builder's wing mirror off the road outside  :(
A bus hit it ,fortunately she was in the car at the time , wrote down the reg
the bus stopped round the corner and came back to give his details  :y
(plus it's all on my CCTV )
phoned the bus company and a manager will call me back tomorrow 
not reported it to insurance YET
I assume they will pay for the mirror rather than going through insurance (less than £200 for the complete mirror assembly and z157 cover etc i would think)
sods law , got 3 astra G mirrors , No astra H ones  ::)
Well, over 3 weeks later, an update ....
 several phone calls and emails (all polite ,no threats) to the bus company , I have an email apology and saying the replacement mirror ,painted to the correct ULTRA RARE star silver 3 Z157  :o  , with the convex glass shape mirror will be dropped off to me by the assistant manager sometime this weekend  :y
(I told them I would fit it ,rather than them send a bus mechanic with a Brummie screwdriver big hammer and 18" Stillson wrench )

the original (repaired by me )glued together mirror is still on and working , :)
I gave up hope on the bus company replacing it and ordered another ,which has arrived (in primer ,needs paint ) and to be fair,considering it is not a genuine GM mirror,it is pretty good quality .

also replaced the boot struts on Mrs Builder's estate £14 delivered
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 February 2019, 19:08:59
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2019, 18:50:17

New MOT and serviced. Rear brake pads replaced. £211 all in so not bad.
I know it's only five years old, but never even had an advisory.  :y
was that a vauxhall service center or independent garage  :-\
sounds good ,what did they do as part of service ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 19:09:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)

Looking at snow now, it’s heavier than last night. Traffic maps show its basically grid lock around Camberley.

So glad I worked from home, next time I’ll pop to barbers as well. Just to annoy a fatty admin  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2019, 19:11:47
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 19:09:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)

Looking at snow now, it’s heavier than last night. Traffic maps show its basically grid lock around Camberley.

So glad I worked from home, next time I’ll pop to barbers as well. Just to annoy a fatty admin  :D
Have a spot of lunch after your haircut, no hurry  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2019, 19:14:04
I can see where Jaime is coming from, though. Wifey works 10-12 hour days and hasn't had a day off in years. It pisses her off when others close for 'snow' (a few flakes, or even the threat of them will do) or 'work from home'. Not possible in her profession, I believe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 19:22:41
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 19:09:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)

Looking at snow now, it’s heavier than last night. Traffic maps show its basically grid lock around Camberley.

So glad I worked from home, next time I’ll pop to barbers as well. Just to annoy a fatty admin  :D

Did I forget to mention that I defrosted the freezer earlier? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 20:14:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 19:22:41
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 19:09:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)

Looking at snow now, it’s heavier than last night. Traffic maps show its basically grid lock around Camberley.

So glad I worked from home, next time I’ll pop to barbers as well. Just to annoy a fatty admin  :D

Did I forget to mention that I defrosted the freezer earlier? :D

Shhh. Don’t tell fatty, you can’t do any other jobs while at home.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 February 2019, 14:04:17
Credit to them ,the bus company  :y
genuine vauxhall ,correct spec and colour mirror was dropped off by one of he managers ,along with a sincere apology  .
 now i have 2 spares  ::)  ;D
restored some of my faith in humanity  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 February 2019, 17:44:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 February 2019, 19:08:59
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2019, 18:50:17

New MOT and serviced. Rear brake pads replaced. £211 all in so not bad.
I know it's only five years old, but never even had an advisory.  :y
was that a vauxhall service center or independent garage  :-\
sounds good ,what did they do as part of service ?
Sorry, Dave, only just seen this. It was, of course, a local indie. Vx would have wanted £249 just for the service. Service items were oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 02 February 2019, 17:49:46
Whilst having another pair of tyres fitted to my wife's Yeti on Monday , currently averaging 10K Km's or 6K mils evenly worn across tread  >:(, the fitter pointed out to her that the rear discs were cracked.
Sure enough when I got a chance to inspect them cracked they were . Solid discs with visible corresonding cracks on either face .
Cheap enough and very easy to replace with new pads too ,unfortunatly one front disc has a crack showing so will replace both front discs and pads  next week.
She drives 25 miles to work over a twisting mountain road and I can only think that the discs are getting hot and then being cooled rapidly when she drives through standing water causing thermal cracking . Odd thing is that F & R pads are showing little sign of hard use .
Proving to be a demanding car this one .
(https://i.ibb.co/cNmRFHW/002-Large-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ccgb1TR/003-Large.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 February 2019, 17:55:32
That's not right, Don, not right at all. Those discs look as though they could fall to bits under heavy braking. Are they the originals? If so, I would be contacting Skoda and letting them know. I think they could be interested in finding out what's casing that failure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 02 February 2019, 18:18:59
Quote from: STEMO on 02 February 2019, 17:55:32
That's not right, Don, not right at all. Those discs look as though they could fall to bits under heavy braking. Are they the originals? If so, I would be contacting Skoda and letting them know. I think they could be interested in finding out what's casing that failure.
Yep , original . We bought the car from the Dealer at 12K Km's ( 7K miles ) so they won't have been changed from new.
Good suggestion though , I wasn't going to bother but I'm passing the dealer this week so I'll just do that , pop in and " have a wee chat " .
I'm pretty certain it'll be a sort " shure begorra their still in one piece so water yee worried about shure " sort of response .
I'll let yee ,oops , you know  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 February 2019, 18:35:05
tyres every 6K  :o
is that front and back ?
is it all wheel drive  :-\
 brake disks cracking is not good  :(
the disks don't look blue in the pics, like they have been over-heating  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 February 2019, 18:37:28
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 02 February 2019, 18:18:59
Quote from: STEMO on 02 February 2019, 17:55:32
That's not right, Don, not right at all. Those discs look as though they could fall to bits under heavy braking. Are they the originals? If so, I would be contacting Skoda and letting them know. I think they could be interested in finding out what's casing that failure.
Yep , original . We bought the car from the Dealer at 12K Km's ( 7K miles ) so they won't have been changed from new.
Good suggestion though , I wasn't going to bother but I'm passing the dealer this week so I'll just do that , pop in and " have a wee chat " .
I'm pretty certain it'll be a sort " shure begorra their still in one piece so water yee worried about shure " sort of response .
I'll let yee ,oops , you know  ::)
Probably, but I would insist that they inform Skoda about it. If they are Irish laid back about it, just let them know that, if a future failure were to cause a fatality, you would inform the relevant authority about your earlier input.
You do have 'relevant authorities', right?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 02 February 2019, 19:10:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 February 2019, 18:35:05
tyres every 6K  :o
is that front and back ?
is it all wheel drive  :-\
 brake disks cracking is not good  :(
the disks don't look blue in the pics, like they have been over-heating  :-\
I always put new tyres on the front and the pair that we have just replaced were initially but were then put on the back about three months ago when I fitted the past pair. Car is FWD
I think we've been a bit unfortunate with the Kumhos . I'm on my second set on the Omega , I have them on two sets of wheels I have for a classic and we had them on a Freelander before the Yeti. Never had any trouble with them and the did a normal mileage before being worn.
After the first pair of Kumhos on the yeti wore at an alarming rate I eventually found that tyres have a compound ident. figure on them ,I think it's a TP number, and the lower the figure the more grip but less life you can expect . The Kumhos had a figure of 22 and 24 on each pair . The BF Goodriches now fitted have a figure of 30 so we shall see if that is the cause and that they were more suited to spirited driving .....
The car isn't thrashed or driven other than normally and each set of tyres wore evenly across the tread and had no abnormal shoulder wear.
We'll see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 02 February 2019, 19:39:50
Taken rather a long time to swap the radiator. and now I feel like I've run a marathon and my hands are raw and cut to pieces.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2019, 20:08:30
Quote from: STEMO on 02 February 2019, 18:37:28
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 02 February 2019, 18:18:59
Quote from: STEMO on 02 February 2019, 17:55:32
That's not right, Don, not right at all. Those discs look as though they could fall to bits under heavy braking. Are they the originals? If so, I would be contacting Skoda and letting them know. I think they could be interested in finding out what's casing that failure.
Yep , original . We bought the car from the Dealer at 12K Km's ( 7K miles ) so they won't have been changed from new.
Good suggestion though , I wasn't going to bother but I'm passing the dealer this week so I'll just do that , pop in and " have a wee chat " .
I'm pretty certain it'll be a sort " shure begorra their still in one piece so water yee worried about shure " sort of response .
I'll let yee ,oops , you know  ::)
Probably, but I would insist that they inform Skoda about it. If they are Irish laid back about it, just let them know that, if a future failure were to cause a fatality, you would inform the relevant authority about your earlier input.
You do have 'relevant authorities', right?  ;D
Yeah... In Brussels  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 03 February 2019, 13:48:19
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 02 February 2019, 17:49:46
Whilst having another pair of tyres fitted to my wife's Yeti on Monday , currently averaging 10K Km's or 6K mils evenly worn across tread  >:(, the fitter pointed out to her that the rear discs were cracked.
Sure enough when I got a chance to inspect them cracked they were . Solid discs with visible corresonding cracks on either face .
Cheap enough and very easy to replace with new pads too ,unfortunatly one front disc has a crack showing so will replace both front discs and pads  next week.
She drives 25 miles to work over a twisting mountain road and I can only think that the discs are getting hot and then being cooled rapidly when she drives through standing water causing thermal cracking . Odd thing is that F & R pads are showing little sign of hard use .
Proving to be a demanding car this one .
(https://i.ibb.co/cNmRFHW/002-Large-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ccgb1TR/003-Large.jpg)

Postscript and update .
Curiosity got the better of me on these and I had a closer look at the "cracks " with a jewelers eyeglass . The marks certainly looked like cracks but after sanding the surface with a detail sander and 60 grit some were removed ,albeit slowly . The two on each disc that remained were carefully ground into using a Dremel and stone and these disappeared at a depth of circa <1 mm .
I was wrong in believing that they were cracked although they certainly looked and felt like it.
I was certainly more than surprised at how deep the etching from the pads had penetrated the surface of the disc especially as the car is parked at home and her workplace with the handbrake off and in gear as it is flat and safe .
However , that's what it was .
The discs measured 9mm thick  so were on the cusp of replacememt anyway .
Thanks for comments .
Don
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 03 February 2019, 16:07:58
Nice sunny afternoon here so just took the Merc out for a spin round the countryside , not turned a wheel for a couple of weeks so good to get it all lubricated again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 20:14:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 19:22:41
Quote from: tunnie on 01 February 2019, 19:09:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 February 2019, 18:29:07
I was tempted to actually go in today, but worked from home too in the end. Looking at the carnage on the roads round here at home time, I'm glad I did.

Not that there was much wrong with the roads. The drivers using them, on the other hand... ::)

Looking at snow now, it’s heavier than last night. Traffic maps show its basically grid lock around Camberley.

So glad I worked from home, next time I’ll pop to barbers as well. Just to annoy a fatty admin  :D

Did I forget to mention that I defrosted the freezer earlier? :D

Shhh. Don’t tell fatty, you can’t do any other jobs while at home.  ;D
Well, in my view, you shouldn't.  But I know many (most?) people who WFH do 3 parts of eff all when at home.  And that gives everyone who works at home a bad reputation.

Certainly in my previous company, they went all Draconian, and demanded nobody ever did home working, all because a few took the piss.  And I know Mrs TB's place, although the company in general allow it, her department explicitly forbids it.  Probably because everybody thinks its OK to do school runs, child mind, walk the dog, do the decorating and so on.


Hence, I do get sensitive over it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 February 2019, 18:08:27
Not working whilst 'at work' is effectively theft by way of defrauding your employer :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 03 February 2019, 19:34:51
got the new bumper for my a4 and strarted to build it up and adjust the bonnet to bumper gaps :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 February 2019, 00:55:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 February 2019, 18:08:27
Not working whilst 'at work' is effectively theft by way of defrauding your employer :-X

Hmmm I regularly defraud myself then in that case.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Hence, I do get sensitive over it.

Don't worry, it doesn't show :P

Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2019, 09:48:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Hence, I do get sensitive over it.

Don't worry, it doesn't show :P

Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
That's just a front to allow uncle Rupert to collect their DNA. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 February 2019, 10:20:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2019, 09:48:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Hence, I do get sensitive over it.

Don't worry, it doesn't show :P

Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
That's just a front to allow uncle Rupert to collect their DNA. ;)
That would be really funny if it wasn't true...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 February 2019, 10:22:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2019, 09:48:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Hence, I do get sensitive over it.

Don't worry, it doesn't show :P

Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
That's just a front to allow uncle Rupert to collect their DNA and implant a nano-chip. ;)

Amended.  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 February 2019, 10:32:17
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 February 2019, 10:22:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2019, 09:48:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Hence, I do get sensitive over it.

Don't worry, it doesn't show :P

Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
That's just a front to allow uncle Rupert to collect their DNA and implant a nano-chip. ;)

Amended.  :)

Uncle Rupert no longer involved now, apart from his real name. (Keith) being on front of building next to me.

All Hail Mr Roberts now, surprisingly I'm being looped into conversations with him.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 February 2019, 10:53:00
Quote from: tunnie on 04 February 2019, 10:32:17
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 February 2019, 10:22:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2019, 09:48:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Hence, I do get sensitive over it.

Don't worry, it doesn't show :P

Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
That's just a front to allow uncle Rupert to collect their DNA and implant a nano-chip. ;)

Amended.  :)

Uncle Rupert no longer involved now, apart from his real name. (Keith) being on front of building next to me.

All Hail Mr Roberts now, surprisingly I'm being looped into conversations with him.  :o

Things have got desperate!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 04 February 2019, 11:12:52
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 04 February 2019, 10:53:00
Quote from: tunnie on 04 February 2019, 10:32:17
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 February 2019, 10:22:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2019, 09:48:40
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2019, 17:59:05
Hence, I do get sensitive over it.

Don't worry, it doesn't show :P

Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
That's just a front to allow uncle Rupert to collect their DNA and implant a nano-chip. ;)

Amended.  :)

Uncle Rupert no longer involved now, apart from his real name. (Keith) being on front of building next to me.

All Hail Mr Roberts now, surprisingly I'm being looped into conversations with him.  :o

Things have got desperate!  ;D ;D

 :P :P :P

He want's the iOS app (built by teams I lead) - since I control Apple distribution, needs to go through me  :)

Linked to this:

https://www.ibc.org/delivery/comcast-set-to-rollout-now-tv-globally-/3552.article (https://www.ibc.org/delivery/comcast-set-to-rollout-now-tv-globally-/3552.article)

I'm suggesting I fly over there, not getting much traction on that idea yet  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2019, 17:11:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
So do we if you work in webbed finger land (lazydocker country).  However, the "barbers" there would make me feel uncomfortable if they started running their 6 fingers through my hair.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2019, 17:16:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Don't worry, it doesn't show :P
I feel that bad, I think I'll go in to the office tomorrow...


...which roughly translates into, due to the recent SNAFU, and the incompetence of the idiots "designing"/managing this current project, despite running behind, I don't have too much to do for the next couple of days, so I have time to go in :)

I did suggest I could pop into Londonium and sort the fibres myself, but that was poo-poo'd with no justification given.

Still, my internet works.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 04 February 2019, 21:39:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2019, 17:11:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
So do we if you work in webbed finger land (lazydocker country).  However, the "barbers" there would make me feel uncomfortable if they started running their 6 fingers through my hair.

Stop exaggerating!

It’s Norfolk folk who have 6 fingers :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 February 2019, 21:44:58
Quote from: Lazydocker on 04 February 2019, 21:39:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2019, 17:11:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 February 2019, 09:09:44
Regarding Tunnie getting a haircut - remember that his employer has an on site barber, so they positively encourage people to get their hair cut during work hours. ;)
So do we if you work in webbed finger land (lazydocker country).  However, the "barbers" there would make me feel uncomfortable if they started running their 6 fingers through my hair.

Stop exaggerating!

It’s Norfolk folk who have 6 fingers :D ;D
Exactly  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 February 2019, 19:39:46
6 months after adding an astra H estate tractor juice edition (1.7cdti) to the family fleet,today we added another 2007 astra H hatch tractor juice edition  :)
the 2003 corsa has been "abused by a woman"  :'( and i fear "not long for this world"  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 09 February 2019, 20:01:31
fitted auto diming mirror new air filter and got rid of the dogs hair that was all over the place :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 February 2019, 21:21:28
Took me about 2 years to get rid of all the white doggy hairs from the now dead Desmond. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 09 February 2019, 21:35:56
Quote from: ronnyd on 09 February 2019, 21:21:28
Took me about 2 years to get rid of all the white doggy hairs from the now dead Desmond. :'(
:( bloody hell hope it dont take me that long to get rid of them all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 February 2019, 16:40:29
Fitted new drop links to Mrs Builder's estate and checked the suspension etc
praise be to the Lord for the invention of ratchet spanners  :y
made a shopping list of tractor parts (cambelt kit etc )  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 February 2019, 16:56:22
Yesterday on the V70, fitted a new top engine mount, air filter, pollen filter and looked at the fuel filter which is tucked up underneath the body.  ::)

Today took it to the local ATS for a cheap oil and filter change and got them to do the fuel filter as well, while I got a haircut and then sat and drank coffee in the local 'Spoons!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 February 2019, 17:24:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 February 2019, 16:56:22
Yesterday on the V70, fitted a new top engine mount, air filter, pollen filter and looked at the fuel filter which is tucked up underneath the body.  ::)

Today took it to the local ATS for a cheap oil and filter change and got them to do the fuel filter as well, while I got a haircut and then sat and drank coffee in the local 'Spoons!  :y
Cheap oil eh?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 February 2019, 17:39:06
Quote from: STEMO on 11 February 2019, 17:24:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 February 2019, 16:56:22
Yesterday on the V70, fitted a new top engine mount, air filter, pollen filter and looked at the fuel filter which is tucked up underneath the body.  ::)

Today took it to the local ATS for a cheap oil and filter change and got them to do the fuel filter as well, while I got a haircut and then sat and drank coffee in the local 'Spoons!  :y
Cheap oil eh?  ;D

She should be running 'swede' as a nut now. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 February 2019, 17:59:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 February 2019, 17:39:06
Quote from: STEMO on 11 February 2019, 17:24:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 February 2019, 16:56:22
Yesterday on the V70, fitted a new top engine mount, air filter, pollen filter and looked at the fuel filter which is tucked up underneath the body.  ::)

Today took it to the local ATS for a cheap oil and filter change and got them to do the fuel filter as well, while I got a haircut and then sat and drank coffee in the local 'Spoons!  :y
Cheap oil eh?  ;D

She should be running 'swede' as a nut now. :)

Mobil 1  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2019, 18:23:37
Dented it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 February 2019, 19:17:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2019, 18:23:37
Dented it :(
the lesser car or the omega  ;D
hope your ok, and damage is minimal ,easy to fix :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 February 2019, 19:20:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2019, 18:23:37
Dented it :(
Not good enough. Where? How? When? If you don't feel like talking about it, pics will do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 February 2019, 19:22:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 February 2019, 18:23:37
Dented it :(
Aluminium doesn't kick so well... I hope your foot is sore :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 February 2019, 20:09:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 February 2019, 17:59:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 February 2019, 17:39:06
Quote from: STEMO on 11 February 2019, 17:24:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 February 2019, 16:56:22
Yesterday on the V70, fitted a new top engine mount, air filter, pollen filter and looked at the fuel filter which is tucked up underneath the body.  ::)

Today took it to the local ATS for a cheap oil and filter change and got them to do the fuel filter as well, while I got a haircut and then sat and drank coffee in the local 'Spoons!  :y
Cheap oil eh?  ;D

She should be running 'swede' as a nut now. :)

Mobil 1 :y

Mobil S sorry.  :-[ 

So yes cheap at £55 Inc cash back.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 February 2019, 09:17:40
Looked at it and wondered when exactly the lovely Moonland paint became "mud brown". All over. Really must retrieve my car washing kit...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 11:21:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P

Told yer  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 12 February 2019, 13:44:13
New front brake pads, as metal on metal is really not a good idea  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 February 2019, 18:37:56
Found out I've still got a coolant leak >:( HBV is dry as are interior carpets.Radiator is new as is thermostat and oil cooler.I'm suspecting though that it's the oil cooler plate that isn't sealed properly as when I changed oil cooler the grey goo I sourced from Vx dealers felt pretty dry and "gritty" so I'm guessing they palmed me off with over age stock that had already gone off >:( >:(Anyway will tear it down again this weekend and see what I can see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 February 2019, 19:40:56
Quote from: BazaJT on 13 February 2019, 18:37:56
Found out I've still got a coolant leak >:( HBV is dry as are interior carpets.Radiator is new as is thermostat and oil cooler.I'm suspecting though that it's the oil cooler plate that isn't sealed properly as when I changed oil cooler the grey goo I sourced from Vx dealers felt pretty dry and "gritty" so I'm guessing they palmed me off with over age stock that had already gone off >:( >:(Anyway will tear it down again this weekend and see what I can see.
There's a small, plastic bottle in the engine bay. Just keep putting some water in it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 13 February 2019, 20:46:07
Subaru MOTd new front pads & new fuel filter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 09:24:04
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 11:21:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P

Told yer  ;D

 ;D To be fair, it did get one advisory (brake line corrosion) which wasn't there last year, so that's something to keep an eye on. Paid them to do an oil change, too, because I had an attack of the CBAs (I supplied the oil).

When I say "them", I mean Webby's gaff, so I have also now met Webby. What an entertaining (and embarassing) phone call that was, when I called to book in, and realised I couldn't remember his real name  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2019, 09:43:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 09:24:04
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 11:21:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P

Told yer  ;D

 ;D To be fair, it did get one advisory (brake line corrosion) which wasn't there last year, so that's something to keep an eye on. Paid them to do an oil change, too, because I had an attack of the CBAs (I supplied the oil).

When I say "them", I mean Webby's gaff, so I have also now met Webby. What an entertaining (and embarassing) phone call that was, when I called to book in, and realised I couldn't remember his real name  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D

" Er... Hello? Could I speak to Webby The Bear please?? "  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 14 February 2019, 10:27:29
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 February 2019, 10:39:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 09:24:04
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 11:21:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P

Told yer  ;D

 ;D To be fair, it did get one advisory (brake line corrosion) which wasn't there last year, so that's something to keep an eye on. Paid them to do an oil change, too, because I had an attack of the CBAs (I supplied the oil).

When I say "them", I mean Webby's gaff, so I have also now met Webby. What an entertaining (and embarassing) phone call that was, when I called to book in, and realised I couldn't remember his real name  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D


Have meet young bear a few times,when he's visited hoof'land stores, absolutely top guy. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 10:55:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 February 2019, 09:43:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 09:24:04
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 11:21:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P

Told yer  ;D

 ;D To be fair, it did get one advisory (brake line corrosion) which wasn't there last year, so that's something to keep an eye on. Paid them to do an oil change, too, because I had an attack of the CBAs (I supplied the oil).

When I say "them", I mean Webby's gaff, so I have also now met Webby. What an entertaining (and embarassing) phone call that was, when I called to book in, and realised I couldn't remember his real name  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D

" Er... Hello? Could I speak to Webby The Bear please?? "  ;D

Oh, no, I described his physical attributes to be greeted by "Oh! That's me!" (if you've met him, you can guess which attribute I used to single him out...) :-[ :-[ :-[ :-X ;D

Good job he has a sense of humour, eh!  ;D Should probably check my engine for gravel, though, just in case ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 February 2019, 11:28:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 10:55:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 February 2019, 09:43:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 09:24:04
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 11:21:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P

Told yer  ;D

 ;D To be fair, it did get one advisory (brake line corrosion) which wasn't there last year, so that's something to keep an eye on. Paid them to do an oil change, too, because I had an attack of the CBAs (I supplied the oil).

When I say "them", I mean Webby's gaff, so I have also now met Webby. What an entertaining (and embarassing) phone call that was, when I called to book in, and realised I couldn't remember his real name  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D

" Er... Hello? Could I speak to Webby The Bear please?? "  ;D

Oh, no, I described his physical attributes to be greeted by "Oh! That's me!" (if you've met him, you can guess which attribute I used to single him out...) :-[ :-[ :-[ :-X ;D

Good job he has a sense of humour, eh!  ;D Should probably check my engine for gravel, though, just in case ;D
Don't see how that would work. Most people who work in garages are ugly bastids.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2019, 11:34:18
Quote from: STEMO on 14 February 2019, 11:28:18
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 10:55:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 February 2019, 09:43:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 14 February 2019, 09:24:04
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 11:21:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 11:09:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2019, 10:21:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 12 February 2019, 09:08:14
Took the BMW for an MOT. Well, technically I'm still there as I only just arrived.

Time to see if it passes...
A 13 year old beemer? It will fly through.  :-X

It flew through  :P

Told yer  ;D

 ;D To be fair, it did get one advisory (brake line corrosion) which wasn't there last year, so that's something to keep an eye on. Paid them to do an oil change, too, because I had an attack of the CBAs (I supplied the oil).

When I say "them", I mean Webby's gaff, so I have also now met Webby. What an entertaining (and embarassing) phone call that was, when I called to book in, and realised I couldn't remember his real name  :-[ :-[ :-[ ;D

" Er... Hello? Could I speak to Webby The Bear please?? "  ;D

Oh, no, I described his physical attributes to be greeted by "Oh! That's me!" (if you've met him, you can guess which attribute I used to single him out...) :-[ :-[ :-[ :-X ;D

Good job he has a sense of humour, eh!  ;D Should probably check my engine for gravel, though, just in case ;D
Don't see how that would work. Most people who work in garages are ugly bastids.  :-\
To be fair, he's quite distinctive...  (https://www.amazon.in/Webby-Feet-Huggable-Teddy-Bear/dp/B07K2WTJ65)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 15 February 2019, 17:38:06
Today I finally removed the power sounder which I renewed 5 years ago, so I reckoned it was about time after all the warnings over many years.

As with previous fitted sounders, it was not even warm, but it had to go for my peace of mind. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 February 2019, 17:45:31
Found it to have a very flat battery again. If left for approx. a week this is the result. Not sure if battery is on the way out or something is draining it.
Not sure how to find out either.  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 February 2019, 17:53:52
Quote from: Migv6 on 15 February 2019, 17:45:31
Found it to have a very flat battery again. If left for approx. a week this is the result. Not sure if battery is on the way out or something is draining it.
Not sure how to find out either.  :-[ ;D


 borrow a battery tester for a couple of minutes. Or blow 20quid on buying your own :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 February 2019, 18:01:48
Cheers.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2019, 18:45:48
Was told of a Headlight Range warning.

*sigh*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 February 2019, 10:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 February 2019, 18:45:48
Was told of a Headlight Range warning.

*sigh*
Shame there's not an Omega owners club ,with members familiar with the problem ,and if someone had a 3D printer ,they could manufacture and sell a kit (bracket to hold the arm from popping off,plus a link rod replacement and a standard,off the shelf, metal nipple to screw to the wishbone) or a similar kit for the rear level sensor . :-\
I'd buy one  ;D
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 16 February 2019, 10:51:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 February 2019, 18:45:48
Was told of a Headlight Range warning.

*sigh*
I have a complete working HID setup here (with MV6 attached ;)) if that helps.........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 February 2019, 10:54:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 February 2019, 10:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 February 2019, 18:45:48
Was told of a Headlight Range warning.

*sigh*
Shame there's not an Omega owners club ,with members familiar with the problem ,and if someone had a 3D printer ,they could manufacture and sell a kit (bracket to hold the arm from popping off,plus a link rod replacement and a standard,off the shelf, metal nipple to screw to the wishbone) or a similar kit for the rear level sensor . :-\
I'd buy one  ;D


Using a hacksaw you could cut a new arm from a scrap of metal, in a fraction of the time you'd spend just modelling a new arm. Ball seats, or complete new joints are a couple of quid each. THESE  (https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/budget-ball-joint-m5-rh-thread)are an expensive, but easy, way to buy them.


It would be even easier to file  a clip from a scrap of spring steel to retain the original worn seat,just like the wiper linkage repair clips on Ebay. The metal banding used for securing heavy stuff to pallets is a good source.


Both are standard repair techniques practised by proper mechanics for decades.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 February 2019, 11:39:46
Quote from: Nick W on 16 February 2019, 10:54:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 February 2019, 10:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 February 2019, 18:45:48
Was told of a Headlight Range warning.

*sigh*
Shame there's not an Omega owners club ,with members familiar with the problem ,and if someone had a 3D printer ,they could manufacture and sell a kit (bracket to hold the arm from popping off,plus a link rod replacement and a standard,off the shelf, metal nipple to screw to the wishbone) or a similar kit for the rear level sensor . :-\
I'd buy one  ;D


Using a hacksaw you could cut a new arm from a scrap of metal, in a fraction of the time you'd spend just modelling a new arm. Ball seats, or complete new joints are a couple of quid each. THESE  (https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/budget-ball-joint-m5-rh-thread)are an expensive, but easy, way to buy them.


It would be even easier to file  a clip from a scrap of spring steel to retain the original worn seat,just like the wiper linkage repair clips on Ebay. The metal banding used for securing heavy stuff to pallets is a good source.


Both are standard repair techniques practised by proper mechanics for decades.
Thanks for the information  :)

just found ebay balls (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rod-End-Angle-Joint-Ball-Joint-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Stainless/162700435799?hash=item25e1b3a157:m:m-V28qfUnyUKUlaszD4AmAA:rk:9:pf:0) and threaded rod would make the link between nipples  :y
my self leveling is working currently ,and i did put plenty of grease on my balls  ;D
but ,good to know for the future .
I confess, the arm is held in with 3 cable ties currently ,(a temporary fix when I first got the Omega ) 10 months ago  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 February 2019, 16:18:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 February 2019, 11:39:46
Quote from: Nick W on 16 February 2019, 10:54:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 February 2019, 10:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 February 2019, 18:45:48
Was told of a Headlight Range warning.

*sigh*
Shame there's not an Omega owners club ,with members familiar with the problem ,and if someone had a 3D printer ,they could manufacture and sell a kit (bracket to hold the arm from popping off,plus a link rod replacement and a standard,off the shelf, metal nipple to screw to the wishbone) or a similar kit for the rear level sensor . :-\
I'd buy one  ;D


Using a hacksaw you could cut a new arm from a scrap of metal, in a fraction of the time you'd spend just modelling a new arm. Ball seats, or complete new joints are a couple of quid each. THESE  (https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/budget-ball-joint-m5-rh-thread)are an expensive, but easy, way to buy them.


It would be even easier to file  a clip from a scrap of spring steel to retain the original worn seat,just like the wiper linkage repair clips on Ebay. The metal banding used for securing heavy stuff to pallets is a good source.


Both are standard repair techniques practised by proper mechanics for decades.
Thanks for the information  :)

just found ebay balls (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rod-End-Angle-Joint-Ball-Joint-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Stainless/162700435799?hash=item25e1b3a157:m:m-V28qfUnyUKUlaszD4AmAA:rk:9:pf:0) and threaded rod would make the link between nipples  :y
my self leveling is working currently ,and i did put plenty of grease on my balls  ;D
but ,good to know for the future .
I confess, the arm is held in with 3 cable ties currently ,(a temporary fix when I first got the Omega ) 10 months ago  ;D

Ran mine for three years like that. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 February 2019, 17:26:54
Found my coolant leak[or one of them]turns out it's leaking from the hose that goes to the radiator between the lower of the two fan thermoswitches and the drain tap.Just need to get correct size jubilee clip to fit it as the stupid sprung clip affair that Vx fitted no longer seems to be doing its job.Then test it to make sure there are no more leaks elsewhere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 February 2019, 19:48:11
Scraped the front bumper in a multi storey. Didn't quite make the sharp turn at the exit ticket machines. Hey ho.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 February 2019, 20:24:46
Changed the oil and the spark plugs. Well, half of them, anyway. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 17 February 2019, 16:44:31
Quote from: STEMO on 16 February 2019, 19:48:11
Scraped the front bumper in a multi storey. Didn't quite make the sharp turn at the exit ticket machines. Hey ho.
At least you didn,t stuff into the wall like i did.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:45:20
Quote from: ronnyd on 17 February 2019, 16:44:31
Quote from: STEMO on 16 February 2019, 19:48:11
Scraped the front bumper in a multi storey. Didn't quite make the sharp turn at the exit ticket machines. Hey ho.
At least you didn,t stuff into the wall like i did.  :'(
I've put a fairly large scrape on the drivers side, covers quite an area too. Missus thought I'd be livid but, you know what, I didn't really care. Not even going to get it repaired. No point, it is a mobile dog kennel which gets really shitty and covered in mud. The outside gets even worse. ;D
I'm going to run it until it's good and properly f**ked, so no need for cosmetic work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 February 2019, 18:27:43
Washed & polished the Hyundai glorious weather so Ideal conditions & it's come up a treat 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 18:46:14
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:45:20
Quote from: ronnyd on 17 February 2019, 16:44:31
Quote from: STEMO on 16 February 2019, 19:48:11
Scraped the front bumper in a multi storey. Didn't quite make the sharp turn at the exit ticket machines. Hey ho.
At least you didn,t stuff into the wall like i did.  :'(
I've put a fairly large scrape on the drivers side, covers quite an area too. Missus thought I'd be livid but, you know what, I didn't really care. Not even going to get it repaired. No point, it is a mobile dog kennel which gets really shitty and covered in mud. The outside gets even worse. ;D
I'm going to run it until it's good and properly f**ked, so no need for cosmetic work.

Normally I'd say you are a reprobate scouser who can't drive. However, I know just how ridiculously tight the turns can be in anything larger than a Corsa.

So not your fault.

See how nice I  can be. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2019, 18:56:02
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.
Plenty of choice of decent estates for sensible money :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:18:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
I was/am. But, after 45 or so years of wasting my money driving, I think I've finally seen sense. Time will tell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:20:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2019, 18:56:02
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.
Plenty of choice of decent estates for sensible money :y
This one's only done 45,000 miles yet, I'm hoping to get a few years out of it. I do 15-16,000 miles per annum, so at least 3-4.
Cue Opti. "3-4 years? It will see you out then".  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:21:56
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:18:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
I was/am. But, after 45 or so years of wasting my money driving, I think I've finally seen sense. Time will tell.

But you seem to have a surfeit of money burning a hole in your pocket so I'm expecting you to post about your 'almost new 18 plate' very shortly.

Please God don't let it be another derv. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:25:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:21:56
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:18:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
I was/am. But, after 45 or so years of wasting my money driving, I think I've finally seen sense. Time will tell.

But you seem to have a surfeit of money burning a hole in your pocket so I'm expecting you to post about your 'almost new 18 plate' very shortly.

Please God don't let it be another derv. :D
My next car will, most definitely, be another diesel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2019, 19:25:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 February 2019, 10:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 February 2019, 18:45:48
Was told of a Headlight Range warning.

*sigh*
Shame there's not an Omega owners club ,with members familiar with the problem ,and if someone had a 3D printer ,they could manufacture and sell a kit (bracket to hold the arm from popping off,plus a link rod replacement and a standard,off the shelf, metal nipple to screw to the wishbone) or a similar kit for the rear level sensor . :-\
I'd buy one  ;D
I've got a nasty feeling its the loom.  I know what it isn't...   ...it aint the arm popped off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:26:36
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:21:56
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:18:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
I was/am. But, after 45 or so years of wasting my money driving, I think I've finally seen sense. Time will tell.

But you seem to have a surfeit of money burning a hole in your pocket so I'm expecting you to post about your 'almost new 18 plate' very shortly.

Please God don't let it be another derv. :D
The missus hasn't joined the club, so it will be her nearly-new I post about.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:30:17
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:25:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:21:56
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:18:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
I was/am. But, after 45 or so years of wasting my money driving, I think I've finally seen sense. Time will tell.

But you seem to have a surfeit of money burning a hole in your pocket so I'm expecting you to post about your 'almost new 18 plate' very shortly.

Please God don't let it be another derv. :D
My next car will, most definitely, be another diesel.

Repent while there is still time. The madness will pass.

Derv will soon be as popular as a Frank Spencer tank top. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:32:06
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:30:17
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:25:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:21:56
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:18:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
I was/am. But, after 45 or so years of wasting my money driving, I think I've finally seen sense. Time will tell.

But you seem to have a surfeit of money burning a hole in your pocket so I'm expecting you to post about your 'almost new 18 plate' very shortly.

Please God don't let it be another derv. :D
My next car will, most definitely, be another diesel.

Repent while there is still time. The madness will pass.

Derv will soon be as popular as a Frank Spencer tank top. :)
The less popular, the cheaper  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:35:02
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:32:06
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:30:17
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:25:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 February 2019, 19:21:56
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 19:18:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 February 2019, 18:40:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2019, 17:47:43
I think it will be my last biggish buy, as well. Might as well get a £1500 estate with 12 months MOT for what I put it through.

I thought you were a staunch 'change 'em every couple of years' type of guy?
I was/am. But, after 45 or so years of wasting my money driving, I think I've finally seen sense. Time will tell.

But you seem to have a surfeit of money burning a hole in your pocket so I'm expecting you to post about your 'almost new 18 plate' very shortly.

Please God don't let it be another derv. :D
My next car will, most definitely, be another diesel.

Repent while there is still time. The madness will pass.

Derv will soon be as popular as a Frank Spencer tank top. :)
The less popular, the cheaper ;)

OK.....just so long as the dealer knows you are doing him a great favour by buying it, and lops another 50% off just so he can shift it. I'm sure he'll tell you that diesel cars are really popular.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 February 2019, 22:23:29
Replaced front discs and pads, bled fresh fluid through then did oil and filter on the daily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2019, 00:27:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 February 2019, 20:24:46
Changed the oil and the spark plugs. Well, half of them, anyway. ::)
Changed the rest of the plugs... aaand we have a cam cover gasket failure. Deep joy. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 February 2019, 09:12:45
Washed, cleared and vacuumed all three of them on Friday in the beautiful sunshine.

Felt like I'd run a marathon by Saturday ;D and could barely see out of the windscreen of one through the smeary shite - the kosovans up the road with their brick acid do a much better job than me.

Stuck the Smart on Autotrader.
Picked up the '07 Cooper S.
Took some pictures of the Skoda for Autotrader.

Exciting... ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2019, 09:20:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 February 2019, 09:12:45
Washed, cleared and vacuumed all three of them on Friday in the beautiful sunshine.

Ahh, WFH? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 February 2019, 09:28:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 18 February 2019, 09:20:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 February 2019, 09:12:45
Washed, cleared and vacuumed all three of them on Friday in the beautiful sunshine.

Ahh, WFH? :D

 ;D Nope, I actually booked the day off work.. we're in the middle of a crushing schedule and I really needed a break. The weekend still went past in the blink of an eye, though!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 15:03:01
New glow plug for my astra. Cost of the glow plug itself......£108.24  :o Add code read and labour £165.89.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 February 2019, 18:32:56
Quote from: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 15:03:01
New glow plug for my astra. Cost of the glow plug itself......£108.24  :o Add code read and labour £165.89.

All covered under warranty?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 19:13:39
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 February 2019, 18:32:56
Quote from: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 15:03:01
New glow plug for my astra. Cost of the glow plug itself......£108.24  :o Add code read and labour £165.89.

All covered under warranty?
No, my astra, not wifey's. Nearly five years old, so a glow plug is one of those little things that will start happening.

Vauxhall were supposed to ring today when the part for her astra came in. I rang them, but "the parts van was delayed"  ;D Load of bollix, of course, but what can I do? Except make sure they never get their greedy hands on it once it's out of warranty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 19:18:27
This is the part her astra needs:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Genuine-Vauxhall-ASTRA-K-Mk7-Electric-Accelerator-Pedal-13373777/922285179?iid=122597269397

If they drag their heels at Vx, I'll buy one and get it fitted locally, and they can stuff their warranty up their arsehole.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 22 February 2019, 19:19:39
 Check and topped up oil, washer fluid and tyre presures on Zaf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 19:23:42
replaced the battery, cam-belt + rollers and fan-belt on one of the astra H tractor juice CDTi lumps.got the other one to do .
replaced the ignition barrel and switch on one of the astra G hatchbacks,and cleaned out the breathers and throttle body.
replaced the fan-belt and tensioner pulley and cam-shaft sensor on one of the corsas ,
started prepping the tractor juice Zafira for MOT ,broken front spring ,drop links,rust prevention, more work to do  ::)
then got in my comfy omega and left the peasants to see what else they can break  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 19:25:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 19:23:42
replaced the battery, cam-belt + rollers and fan-belt on one of the astra H tractor juice CDTi lumps.got the other one to do .
replaced the ignition barrel and switch on one of the astra G hatchbacks,and cleaned out the breathers and throttle body.
replaced the fan-belt and tensioner pulley and cam-shaft sensor on one of the corsas ,
started prepping the tractor juice Zafira for MOT ,broken front spring ,drop links,rust prevention, more work to do  ::)
then got in my comfy omega and left the peasants to see what else they can break  ;D
Do you ever have time to do any building, Dave the builder?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 19:32:52
Quote from: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 19:25:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 19:23:42
replaced the battery, cam-belt + rollers and fan-belt on one of the astra H tractor juice CDTi lumps.got the other one to do .
replaced the ignition barrel and switch on one of the astra G hatchbacks,and cleaned out the breathers and throttle body.
replaced the fan-belt and tensioner pulley and cam-shaft sensor on one of the corsas ,
started prepping the tractor juice Zafira for MOT ,broken front spring ,drop links,rust prevention, more work to do  ::)
then got in my comfy omega and left the peasants to see what else they can break  ;D
Do you ever have time to do any building, Dave the builder?
Not as much as i'd like
got quite a backlog  :(
BUT, you can't choose your family (and I choose/fix their cars)  ;D
got a water main to replace next week ,so hopefully no cars need fixing  ::)
will finish the MOT prep on the Zafira next week too,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 19:35:53
Quote from: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 15:03:01
New glow plug for my astra. Cost of the glow plug itself......£108.24  :o Add code read and labour £165.89.
is the glow plug made of solid gold ?  :o
set of 4 for the zaf is £20
 ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 19:42:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 19:35:53
Quote from: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 15:03:01
New glow plug for my astra. Cost of the glow plug itself......£108.24  :o Add code read and labour £165.89.
is the glow plug made of solid gold ?  :o
set of 4 for the zaf is £20
 ???
Don't be silly, of course it's not made of gold, the melting temperature would be too low. It's made of secret 'stuff', put together in a special way, that people like me wouldn't understand.
Apparently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 February 2019, 20:31:21
I bet this dealer had really big windows.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 20:38:28
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 February 2019, 20:31:21
I bet this dealer had really big windows. profit even after paying for the cakes for all the staff out of Poor uncle Stemo's pension  ;D
FTFY  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 20:40:56
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 February 2019, 20:31:21
I bet this dealer had really big windows.  ;D
It wasn't a dealer, it was a local garage. The cost I quoted is the actual price for the glow plug...I checked. So £60 odd for a code read and labour is very reasonable, esp. when you consider that Vx charge £90 for just the code read.
A friend of mine who has the same car took his to Perrys for the same job, he paid over £240.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 20:42:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 20:38:28
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 February 2019, 20:31:21
I bet this dealer had really big windows. profit even after paying for the cakes for all the staff out of Poor uncle Stemo's pension  ;D
FTFY  :y
I keep forgetting I'm on a forum of old men in greasy overalls who think £10 for a full service is rather steep.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 20:58:22
Quote from: STEMO on 22 February 2019, 20:42:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 February 2019, 20:38:28
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 February 2019, 20:31:21
I bet this dealer had really big windows. profit even after paying for the cakes for all the staff out of Poor uncle Stemo's pension  ;D
FTFY  :y
I keep forgetting I'm on a forum of old men in greasy overalls who think £10 for a full service is rather steep.  ;D
OLD  :o
i'm not even run in yet  ;D
greasy  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 February 2019, 17:29:42
Gave Mrs builder's astra a good wash and leathered it off ,
"It didn't need washing" says Mrs Builder   ???
says silver on the log book, not mat dirt beige  ::)
gave my Omega a very quick wash ,left to drip dry  :(
will have to give it a machine cut and polish when she's not moaning looking blissfully unaware   ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:25:07
Washed the Jag during the week, first time since early August  :-[

Noticed I didn't say I washed it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Today, when I should be reducing the size of the list of "stuff that needs doing to the cars", I find myself not outside making use of the wonderful weather, but underneath my bloody dishwasher.  Grrrr.

Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.


Codes F02 and F15, anyone care to have a stab (Hotpoint/Indeshit, if you want to look up the codes).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 February 2019, 19:48:15
oil sludge on the sensor from the cylinder head you washed last week  :-\
plus low water pressure due to kinked hose or crappy gauze filter blocked in hose union  :-\
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Today,  I find myself not outside making use of the wonderful weather, but underneath my bloody dishwasher.  Grrrr.

Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.

Parts are no longer available for my dishwasher (Mrs Builder)
the Neff engine parts washer in the kitchen has been very reliable so far  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 08:46:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 February 2019, 19:48:15
oil sludge on the sensor from the cylinder head you washed last week  :-\
I'll have you know the innards of my dish tosser are spotlessly clean - sump, pumps, the lot :y.  Even the corregated drain hose was almost like new, with me shoving the dirt blaster attachment of the Karcher K5 down it, only a few small specs came out.

Now the outside, particularly round the back, is clearly a major metropolis of the spider civilisation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 February 2019, 10:32:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 08:46:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 February 2019, 19:48:15
oil sludge on the sensor from the cylinder head you washed last week  :-\
I'll have you know the innards of my dish tosser are spotlessly clean - sump, pumps, the lot :y.  Even the corregated drain hose was almost like new, with me shoving the dirt blaster attachment of the Karcher K5 down it, only a few small specs came out.

Now the outside, particularly round the back, is clearly a major metropolis of the spider civilisation.

They've found the only part of the house where there's any heating. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 10:43:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 February 2019, 10:32:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 08:46:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 February 2019, 19:48:15
oil sludge on the sensor from the cylinder head you washed last week  :-\
I'll have you know the innards of my dish tosser are spotlessly clean - sump, pumps, the lot :y.  Even the corregated drain hose was almost like new, with me shoving the dirt blaster attachment of the Karcher K5 down it, only a few small specs came out.

Now the outside, particularly round the back, is clearly a major metropolis of the spider civilisation.

They've found the only part of the house where there's any heating. ;D
They are stealing MY heat!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 10:46:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
The thought of having to wash up is incompatible with my mindset, and counting the number of plates and cups, and comparing it to likely egay delivery times, things aint looking good.  Hotpoint themselves are actually cheaper than egay, as is often the case, but their standard delivery looked too slow...  ...but on reflection probably still shorter than most egay sellers.


Anyway, due to above, faulty part has been cut and glued, and the machine has passed its self test diag cycle, and is now making a start on the pile of crockery by the sink.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 February 2019, 10:55:52
I have bits and pieces that can't go in the dishwasher until after tea. Like MY cup, and the only flat bladed knife we own for spreading butter. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 February 2019, 11:31:19
Quote from: STEMO on 24 February 2019, 10:55:52
I have bits and pieces that can't go in the dishwasher until after tea. Like MY cup, and the only flat bladed knife we own for spreading butter. ;D
"it's grim up north"  ;D
Age concern informed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 17:59:48
Bloody thing got right to the end of the Intense programme perfectly, before popping up an F02 on the final drain cycle. Grrr.


Either the glue ain't held, or there is another fault on the bloody thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 February 2019, 18:38:23
Advertised the Skoda Superb on Autotrader on Saturday morning @ £18k, just less than Autotrader's suggested price.
Six minutes later the phone rang and it went something like this:

"Been on the market long mate? It's well overpriced. There's one at £17k at a dealer I could have. I'm a taxi driver see, need a car ASAP. Take £15k? You won't get more."
"Lowest I'd go is £16750"
"OK, be there within the hour."
.. 45 minutes later the phone rings
"Actually can't make it till later. Know if there's a train from Loughborough that runs through Northampton? My brother has the money, see."
"No and we've waited in already, you said you'd be here within the hour"
"No mate, never said that. Be there at 2pm though."
"We'll be out as we've got something on already, and not back till it's dark."
"Oh, OK, I'll transfer you £100, you take it off the market, be there tomorrow"
.. like a retard, I did that. So now I'm out £70 for the Autotrader listing.

Today .. send them a text first thing: "We'll be there at 2pm"
2pm comes.
3pm comes. I call him:
"Sorry, stuck in traffic, be there in 30 minutes"
4pm comes.
4.15pm comes, two people turn up.. look at the car, tell me it's clearly been in an accident (it hasn't), needs a service (in 4000 miles, yes, yes it does), etc etc. Start making "We're not going to pay asking price for this" kind of noises..

I'm already pissed off as we've wasted half a day hanging around for them, and I make this known:
"Oh, you never spoke to us mate!"
"Well then who did I speak to?"
"My brother"
"Well his time keeping f***ing sucks, then"
"Er, yeah."

Anyway, quick test drive, he complains of a wobble in the steering wheel.. we get back..

Front passenger bloody tyre is delaminating!  >:( >:( >:(

So I can't fault them for not buying it, really, but the rest of the experience has pissed me right off and I'm out £70, and now it needs a new tyre. >:( >:( >:(


Though I think the thing that pissed me off the most was when they saw the dog (big, staffie cross) behind the door and said: "What is that, Staffie? Dangerous, you want to put that away mate."

No, I want to let him eat you, you cretin...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 February 2019, 18:42:26
Selling it to someone who buys it using someone else's credit card is apparently an effective way of selling a car. No fuss, not too much drama, just be sure to call the leasing company to confirm receipt before handing over the keys/car/v5 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 February 2019, 18:47:46
Sound a right pair of c**ts to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 February 2019, 18:54:08
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 February 2019, 18:47:46
Sound a right pair of c**ts to me.

That would be an accurate description, I think!

I'll get the tyre sorted and then WBAC can have it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 February 2019, 19:00:31
If you think selling it on Autotrader is bad ,try ebay  ;D
you'll be in prison(for assault or murder) or sectioned in a secure facility within hours of the listing going live.
then it's someone else's problem to get rid of the car  :y
what is WBAC offering  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 February 2019, 19:00:47
On the daily I cleaned out the breathers and checked the easy bank for oil in the plug wells (Unfortunately not a bad enough miss to raise a code), dry as a bone... guess that means I need to check the other bank...  >:

Washed the Stepdaughters Corsa and started to claybar Mrs VXL's Astra.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 February 2019, 19:26:53
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 February 2019, 18:54:08
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 February 2019, 18:47:46
Sound a right pair of c**ts to me.

That would be an accurate description, I think!

I'll get the tyre sorted and then WBAC can have it.
WBAC will try to nit pick as well. But, if you're prepared to walk away, they'll honour the price.
(Take the dog with you)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 24 February 2019, 20:33:38
fitted new front and rear pads new pad ware sensors fitted a 3 litre twin exit rear box changed fuel filter and cleaned the inside of all the road wheels. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 February 2019, 10:43:07
Put two part worn tyres on the front of the Skoda.

Just to annoy TB. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 25 February 2019, 12:18:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 10:46:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
The thought of having to wash up is incompatible with my mindset, and counting the number of plates and cups, and comparing it to likely egay delivery times, things aint looking good.  Hotpoint themselves are actually cheaper than egay, as is often the case, but their standard delivery looked too slow...  ...but on reflection probably still shorter than most egay sellers.


Anyway, due to above, faulty part has been cut and glued, and the machine has passed its self test diag cycle, and is now making a start on the pile of crockery by the sink.

You should have bought a load of paper plates and cups  ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 February 2019, 12:23:15
Quote from: TD on 25 February 2019, 12:18:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 10:46:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
The thought of having to wash up is incompatible with my mindset, and counting the number of plates and cups, and comparing it to likely egay delivery times, things aint looking good.  Hotpoint themselves are actually cheaper than egay, as is often the case, but their standard delivery looked too slow...  ...but on reflection probably still shorter than most egay sellers.


Anyway, due to above, faulty part has been cut and glued, and the machine has passed its self test diag cycle, and is now making a start on the pile of crockery by the sink.

You should have bought a load of paper plates and cups  ;) ;D
Nah.....they'd go soggy and clog it right up, Dave.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 February 2019, 14:08:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(

Shame......right on the point of it being a £100,000 classic as well. :-\ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 February 2019, 14:52:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 February 2019, 14:08:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(

Shame......right on the point of it being a scrapper too. :-\ ::)

Fixed that  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2019, 14:54:58
Washed it. All shiney shiney now.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2019, 15:04:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(
Did you fix the diff issue?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 February 2019, 16:40:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2019, 15:04:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(
Did you fix the diff issue?

Yep.  :y

I would have liked to have fixed it up, but the reality is that I've too much on at the moment and it would have just sat on the drive forever, so it had to go!  :P

In comparison to the 530 the V70 is like driving a canal boat, but it suits my needs better as I can get more in it.  :y



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2019, 17:20:24
Quote from: TD on 25 February 2019, 12:18:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2019, 10:46:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
The thought of having to wash up is incompatible with my mindset, and counting the number of plates and cups, and comparing it to likely egay delivery times, things aint looking good.  Hotpoint themselves are actually cheaper than egay, as is often the case, but their standard delivery looked too slow...  ...but on reflection probably still shorter than most egay sellers.


Anyway, due to above, faulty part has been cut and glued, and the machine has passed its self test diag cycle, and is now making a start on the pile of crockery by the sink.

You should have bought a load of paper plates and cups  ;) ;D
I did suggest that to Mrs TB, but she's from Oxford, and Oxfordians are a special breed, so she declined with something along the lines of not while I have a hole up my jacksie.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2019, 17:21:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 February 2019, 10:43:07
Put two part worn tyres on the front of the Skoda.

Just to annoy TB. ;D
Serves a purpose in this case.

My point with part worns is they never make financial sense if you think you will be changing them again...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 February 2019, 07:59:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 16:40:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2019, 15:04:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(
Did you fix the diff issue?

Yep.  :y

I would have liked to have fixed it up, but the reality is that I've too much on at the moment and it would have just sat on the drive forever, so it had to go!  :P

In comparison to the 530 the V70 is like driving a canal boat, but it suits my needs better as I can get more in it.  :y

I bet you didn't  ;D ;D :D

Just been looking at a works colleagues 3 series which was doing the same, 2k at a dealers and three drive shaft later.....we checked all the rear bushes and all were shot, you could get loads of movement in the hub....hence why they pop out.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 February 2019, 08:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2019, 17:21:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 February 2019, 10:43:07
Put two part worn tyres on the front of the Skoda.

Just to annoy TB. ;D
Serves a purpose in this case.

My point with part worns is they never make financial sense if you think you will be changing them again...

Indeed it did - Continentals for £30 a piece.. still didn't get the £16k I was looking for from WBAC:

"Stone chip on the bumper. That's a bodyshop repair, £300 off"
"Scratch on the passenger door. That's a bodyshop repair, £300 off" (I swear that scratch wasn't there before the two idiots came to look at the car on Sunday... :-X)
"2cm scratch on the passenger wing. That's a bodyshop repair, £300 off"
"That wheel needs a refurb. That's £95 off"
"Less our £75 admin charge, of course"

In the end, £15,500, but at that point I just wanted to see the arse end of it and never see the bloody thing again, and my desire to ever sell another car is zero; so I guess I'll be running the rest until they go to the scrap yard!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 February 2019, 14:00:01
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 February 2019, 07:59:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 16:40:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2019, 15:04:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(
Did you fix the diff issue?

Yep.  :y

I would have liked to have fixed it up, but the reality is that I've too much on at the moment and it would have just sat on the drive forever, so it had to go!  :P

In comparison to the 530 the V70 is like driving a canal boat, but it suits my needs better as I can get more in it.  :y

I bet you didn't  ;D ;D :D

Just been looking at a works colleagues 3 series which was doing the same, 2k at a dealers and three drive shaft later.....we checked all the rear bushes and all were shot, you could get loads of movement in the hub....hence why they pop out.  :y

It's new life will be pootling around Torquay with its new elderly owner, who I'm sure won't drive it anywhere near as hard as I did, so I think it'll be OK.  :y

He was made fully aware of the issues as well, but his response was "No problem, my mechanic will sort all that out!"  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 February 2019, 14:13:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 February 2019, 14:00:01
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 February 2019, 07:59:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 16:40:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2019, 15:04:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(
Did you fix the diff issue?

Yep.  :y

I would have liked to have fixed it up, but the reality is that I've too much on at the moment and it would have just sat on the drive forever, so it had to go!  :P

In comparison to the 530 the V70 is like driving a canal boat, but it suits my needs better as I can get more in it.  :y

I bet you didn't  ;D ;D :D

Just been looking at a works colleagues 3 series which was doing the same, 2k at a dealers and three drive shaft later.....we checked all the rear bushes and all were shot, you could get loads of movement in the hub....hence why they pop out.  :y

It's new life will be pootling around Torquay with its new elderly owner, who I'm sure won't drive it anywhere near as hard as I did, so I think it'll be OK.  :y

He was made fully aware of the issues as well, but his response was "No problem, my mechanic will sort all that out!"  :)

I think it's for sale on Autotrader as we speak.

Classic derv BMW. Needs attention.  £45000. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 February 2019, 14:46:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 February 2019, 14:13:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 February 2019, 14:00:01
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 February 2019, 07:59:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 16:40:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2019, 15:04:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 February 2019, 13:55:13
Waved goodbye to the BMW as it went off to pastures new.  :(
Did you fix the diff issue?

Yep.  :y

I would have liked to have fixed it up, but the reality is that I've too much on at the moment and it would have just sat on the drive forever, so it had to go!  :P

In comparison to the 530 the V70 is like driving a canal boat, but it suits my needs better as I can get more in it.  :y

I bet you didn't  ;D ;D :D

Just been looking at a works colleagues 3 series which was doing the same, 2k at a dealers and three drive shaft later.....we checked all the rear bushes and all were shot, you could get loads of movement in the hub....hence why they pop out.  :y

It's new life will be pootling around Torquay with its new elderly owner, who I'm sure won't drive it anywhere near as hard as I did, so I think it'll be OK.  :y

He was made fully aware of the issues as well, but his response was "No problem, my mechanic will sort all that out!"  :)

I think it's for sale on Autotrader as we speak.

Classic derv BMW. Needs attention.  £45000. :)

He's making a loss at that price then!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2019, 18:15:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
Needless to say, the oppsing part didn't turn up today, despite ordering Saturday, and the listing claiming it would be posted same day if before 2pm (so posted Monday) and I paid next day.

oppswit oppsing ebay oppsing sellers. I oppsing hate them. oppsing retards, universally.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2019, 18:25:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2019, 18:15:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
Needless to say, the oppsing part didn't turn up today, despite ordering Saturday, and the listing claiming it would be posted same day if before 2pm (so posted Monday) and I paid next day.

oppswit oppsing ebay oppsing sellers. I oppsing hate them. oppsing retards, universally.
But you keep going back for more.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2019, 18:34:20
Quote from: STEMO on 26 February 2019, 18:25:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2019, 18:15:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
Needless to say, the oppsing part didn't turn up today, despite ordering Saturday, and the listing claiming it would be posted same day if before 2pm (so posted Monday) and I paid next day.

oppswit oppsing ebay oppsing sellers. I oppsing hate them. oppsing retards, universally.
But you keep going back for more.  ::)
I'm under a misapprehension that there is good in everyone, and believe they will do what they promise.

Now, the new GPS/compass for one of my quads that I ordered from a non ebay outlet yesterday was sat on the doormat when I got back from Londonium today.  That's how it should be.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 February 2019, 18:37:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2019, 18:15:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
Needless to say, the oppsing part didn't turn up today, despite ordering Saturday, and the listing claiming it would be posted same day if before 2pm (so posted Monday) and I paid next day.

oppswit oppsing ebay oppsing sellers. I oppsing hate them. oppsing retards, universally.


Go on, admit it: you ordered a Brexit didn't you? :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 February 2019, 23:33:02
Quote from: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
You do realise that auto is a climate control setting and has absolutely zero bearing on whether the aircon* compressor is either working or engaged ???

*Aircon being a separate system which happens to have a single control button,(ECO), on the climate control panel ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 27 February 2019, 07:22:30
Drove the Merc to Gatwick & back , pal got let down by Taxi firm got to say enjoyed every minute but hate our ridiculous speed limits 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2019, 09:23:59
I would have waved, but am off today...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 February 2019, 09:45:50
Quote from: Tilbo on 27 February 2019, 07:22:30
Drove the Merc to Gatwick & back , pal got let down by Taxi firm got to say enjoyed every minute but hate our ridiculous speed limits 😀

The M25 bristles with speed cameras theses days as well.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 February 2019, 09:50:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 February 2019, 14:00:01
It's new life will be pootling around Torquay with its new elderly owner, who I'm sure won't drive it anywhere near as hard as I did, so I think it'll be OK.  :y

He was made fully aware of the issues as well, but his response was "No problem, my mechanic will sort all that out!"  :)

Torquay, you say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0onXhyLlE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0onXhyLlE)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2019, 10:29:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 February 2019, 09:50:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 February 2019, 14:00:01
It's new life will be pootling around Torquay with its new elderly owner, who I'm sure won't drive it anywhere near as hard as I did, so I think it'll be OK.  :y

He was made fully aware of the issues as well, but his response was "No problem, my mechanic will sort all that out!"  :)

Torquay, you say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0onXhyLlE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0onXhyLlE)

Clearly a man who is not getting enough from Polly. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 February 2019, 15:37:20
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2019, 10:29:26
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 February 2019, 09:50:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 February 2019, 14:00:01
It's new life will be pootling around Torquay with its new elderly owner, who I'm sure won't drive it anywhere near as hard as I did, so I think it'll be OK.  :y

He was made fully aware of the issues as well, but his response was "No problem, my mechanic will sort all that out!"  :)

Torquay, you say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0onXhyLlE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0onXhyLlE)

Clearly a man who is not getting enough from Polly. :)

If you see in the news about an elderly man who has been taken away by the men in white coats when he was found re-enacting that Fawlty Towers sketch with a red BMW estate...  You'll know.....  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 February 2019, 16:34:01
Handbrake shoes on the 190. Fiddly little job, similar to the Omega.
Worst part came at the start when I jacked the car up. The jack disappeared up into the floor as the rusty metal crumbled under the weight.
MOT runs out in two weeks, so need to get the welder out soon.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 February 2019, 16:38:26
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 February 2019, 16:34:01
Handbrake shoes on the 190. Fiddly little job, similar to the Omega.
Worst part came at the start when I jacked the car up. The jack disappeared up into the floor as the rusty metal crumbled under the weight.
MOT runs out in two weeks, so need to get the welder out soon.  ::)
Is he local?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2019, 16:38:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 February 2019, 16:34:01
Handbrake shoes on the 190. Fiddly little job, similar to the Omega.
Worst part came at the start when I jacked the car up. The jack disappeared up into the floor as the rusty metal crumbled under the weight.
MOT runs out in two weeks, so need to get the welder out soon.  ::)

On a German car?......surely not. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2019, 17:21:03
Serviced the Trolley... 180,720 miles...

Not bad for a city car :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 February 2019, 18:08:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2019, 16:38:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 February 2019, 16:34:01
Handbrake shoes on the 190. Fiddly little job, similar to the Omega.
Worst part came at the start when I jacked the car up. The jack disappeared up into the floor as the rusty metal crumbled under the weight.
MOT runs out in two weeks, so need to get the welder out soon.  ::)

On a German car?......surely not. :)

Well, it is 29 years old with 244000 on the clock. I have already welded up the other three jacking points, so this one must have been feeling left out.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2019, 18:16:15
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 February 2019, 18:08:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2019, 16:38:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 February 2019, 16:34:01
Handbrake shoes on the 190. Fiddly little job, similar to the Omega.
Worst part came at the start when I jacked the car up. The jack disappeared up into the floor as the rusty metal crumbled under the weight.
MOT runs out in two weeks, so need to get the welder out soon.  ::)

On a German car?......surely not. :)

Well, it is 29 years old with 244000 on the clock. I have already welded up the other three jacking points, so this one must have been feeling left out.  ::)

Almost exactly the distance to the moon. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 27 February 2019, 21:11:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 February 2019, 23:33:02
Quote from: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
You do realise that auto is a climate control setting and has absolutely zero bearing on whether the aircon* compressor is either working or engaged ???

*Aircon being a separate system which happens to have a single control button,(ECO), on the climate control panel ;)

On auto, air-conditioning compressor will be working, as it drys the air, if you press Eco compressor will be off(no air con)   think what tunnie means is he turned the temp down, climate then blew cold to adjust cabin temp to lower settings..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2019, 21:14:25
Perhaps but Auto still works with Eco pressed, just doesn't cool the air below ambient temp ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 February 2019, 23:01:46
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 February 2019, 18:08:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 February 2019, 16:38:40
Quote from: Migv6 on 27 February 2019, 16:34:01
Handbrake shoes on the 190. Fiddly little job, similar to the Omega.
Worst part came at the start when I jacked the car up. The jack disappeared up into the floor as the rusty metal crumbled under the weight.
MOT runs out in two weeks, so need to get the welder out soon.  ::)

On a German car?......surely not. :)

Well, it is 29 years old with 244000 on the clock. I have already welded up the other three jacking points, so this one must have been feeling left out.  ::)

I wonder how many modern Mercs will reach that age? ;D

Mate of mine had one the same age as my Omega which went to mr. Beanz about 10 years ago. Had been through a couple of sets of front wings by that time too. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 March 2019, 07:26:32
Nothing.... Except get Serek and SOS to do a weld repair on one Omega and a Cambelt kit, Aux belt and Waterpump on the Astra.  :)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 March 2019, 19:14:50
Finished the MOT prep on the zafira tractor juice edition ,
MOT Tuesday 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 March 2019, 17:27:07
5W30 Dexos2 oil and filter change on the Astra.
... it definitely needed it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 March 2019, 17:52:45
More astras on here than omegas. AOF anyone?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 March 2019, 18:02:22
Perhaps a name change to FOOF is in order?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 March 2019, 18:05:23
Quote from: Nick W on 02 March 2019, 18:02:22
Perhaps a name change to FOOF is in order?
Go on, I'll ask. FOOF, Nick?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 March 2019, 18:09:50
Had a look at my rattly air compressor pulley on the Mundano and have a plan involving tap washers.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 02 March 2019, 18:10:41
Quote from: STEMO on 02 March 2019, 18:05:23
Quote from: Nick W on 02 March 2019, 18:02:22
Perhaps a name change to FOOF is in order?
Go on, I'll ask. FOOF, Nick?  ::)

I'll hazard a guess at "Former ......   OOF"   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 March 2019, 18:11:50
Quote from: Entwood on 02 March 2019, 18:10:41
Quote from: STEMO on 02 March 2019, 18:05:23
Quote from: Nick W on 02 March 2019, 18:02:22
Perhaps a name change to FOOF is in order?
Go on, I'll ask. FOOF, Nick?  ::)

I'll hazard a guess at "Former ......   OOF"   :)
Could be. It's certainly not future......  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 March 2019, 18:20:01
Quote from: STEMO on 02 March 2019, 17:52:45
More astras on here than omegas. AOF anyone?  ;D
We need Astras as daily drivers ,because Omegas cost too much in fuel and repairs and you'd have to be deranged to drive one every day ......

Oh , Wait , :-[

scratch that

we need Astras because Mrs builder can't carry 24 cans AND shopping up the hill  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 March 2019, 18:25:53
Chopped out the rust from the nsr of the 190. Cut out a plate to weld in the hole. Hoping to weld it in tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
Drove it to Sudbury to collect 40 litres of free fuel which is a reddish colour and stinks of Tandoori, or some similar indian flavour.
TB would be constantly hungry if he drove this car. ;D
Had an 03 plate Diesel Omega in rare silver in front of me as I drove through Sudbury.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 02 March 2019, 21:01:26
brought a donor car and started to strip it. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 02 March 2019, 22:20:47
Quote from: Entwood on 02 March 2019, 18:10:41
Quote from: STEMO on 02 March 2019, 18:05:23
Quote from: Nick W on 02 March 2019, 18:02:22
Perhaps a name change to FOOF is in order?
Go on, I'll ask. FOOF, Nick?  ::)

I'll hazard a guess at "Former ......   OOF"   :)

That'll be me then.

How many Omegas are on the forum? Any one know?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 09:33:04
Quote from: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
You are aware the compressor will not engage below 4C.  Which is why on most Omegas with working AC, you get to winter, driving happily down the road, and then it suddenly mists up :D


For others, I assuming tunnie means ECO off, as he's been told to ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 09:40:23
Drove it to Gaydon, where that nice DTM fella bought me breakkie - cheers Mark, defo my shout next time!

Drove to Witney to sort out a pesky server at one of bro's shops.

Drove it to Kidlington to buy some wire for the rebuilding of the Quanum Venture.


That's probably the longest non work trip its had for months
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 03 March 2019, 09:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 09:33:04
Quote from: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
You are aware the compressor will not engage below 4C.  Which is why on most Omegas with working AC, you get to winter, driving happily down the road, and then it suddenly mists up :D


For others, I assuming tunnie means ECO off, as he's been told to ;)

Yes, never use ECO.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 16:25:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2019, 18:15:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2019, 19:33:25
Fault found, part ordered, just need to wait for it to arrive. Although it was egay, so probably the wrong bit will turn up weeks late.
Needless to say, the oppsing part didn't turn up today, despite ordering Saturday, and the listing claiming it would be posted same day if before 2pm (so posted Monday) and I paid next day.

oppswit oppsing ebay oppsing sellers. I oppsing hate them. oppsing retards, universally.
Finally, the bit arrived.  I reckon would have been quicker direct from Hotpoint, as well as cheaper.  In fact I reckon the oppswit oppsing egay seller probably has none, and orders from his supplier/hotpoint when somebody orders one, and simply lies that he will dispatch same working day.

RM package had an RM 24 mark on it, so I suspect the oppsing oppswit stupid egay seller dispatched it days after.

Did I mention I oppsing hate oppsing ebay sellers?


Ordered some connectors a couple of weeks ago, which turned up in the week.  They sent the wrong ones.


Are all oppsing ebay oppsing sellers oppsing stupid?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 March 2019, 17:15:45
I ordered the stuff to pre MOT the Zafira off ebay and all arrived within 3 days, all parts correct less than £75
(front spring,anti-roll bar links,track rod ends,air,oil,fuel filter kit,aux belt roller)
only thing i sourced elsewhere was a front number plate (was cracked)
getting new plates is a PITA ,need log book etc

I've ordered appliance parts too without issue

do you check the "oppsing ebay sellers" feedback and star rating for delivery etc before ordering  :-\
or are you being victimized  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 March 2019, 20:23:40
Fitted the radiator (and fan) to the kit car .. what a ballache that was! Hopefully it never has to come out again, because there's at least two bolts that can only come out 1/16th of a turn at a time ;D

Also ordered about $4k worth of engine parts to be delivered to Miami and be loaded into a 40' container; $5k of gearbox will join that on Monday when MDL are open..


Oh .. and bought a leakdown tester & compression tester as Lou's (new to us) Mini has developed a blue smoke problem  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 March 2019, 20:32:49
Quote from: tunnie on 03 March 2019, 09:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 09:33:04
Quote from: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
You are aware the compressor will not engage below 4C.  Which is why on most Omegas with working AC, you get to winter, driving happily down the road, and then it suddenly mists up :D


For others, I assuming tunnie means ECO off, as he's been told to ;)

Yes, never use ECO.  :)

I use ECO occasionally, mainly when I need all of the ponies.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 March 2019, 20:43:13
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 March 2019, 20:32:49
Quote from: tunnie on 03 March 2019, 09:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 09:33:04
Quote from: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
You are aware the compressor will not engage below 4C.  Which is why on most Omegas with working AC, you get to winter, driving happily down the road, and then it suddenly mists up :D


For others, I assuming tunnie means ECO off, as he's been told to ;)

Yes, never use ECO.  :)

I use ECO occasionally, mainly when I need all of the ponies.  :-X
It does that automatically at WOT ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 March 2019, 21:03:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 March 2019, 20:43:13
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 March 2019, 20:32:49
Quote from: tunnie on 03 March 2019, 09:48:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 09:33:04
Quote from: tunnie on 26 February 2019, 21:18:27
Had to use aircon in 3.2 as it was quite warm today, surprised it still worked properly and blew chilled air.  :o

I do leave it in auto all the time, but most years it stops working at some point over Christmas.
You are aware the compressor will not engage below 4C.  Which is why on most Omegas with working AC, you get to winter, driving happily down the road, and then it suddenly mists up :D


For others, I assuming tunnie means ECO off, as he's been told to ;)

Yes, never use ECO.  :)

I use ECO occasionally, mainly when I need all of the ponies.  :-X
It does that automatically at WOT ;D

Does it.  :-[  Everyday's a school day.  :y  Still seems quicker when I turn it off myself though.   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 March 2019, 09:45:04
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 March 2019, 20:23:40
Fitted the radiator (and fan) to the kit car .. what a ballache that was! Hopefully it never has to come out again, because there's at least two bolts that can only come out 1/16th of a turn at a time ;D

Also ordered about $4k worth of engine parts to be delivered to Miami and be loaded into a 40' container; $5k of gearbox will join that on Monday when MDL are open..


Oh .. and bought a leakdown tester & compression tester as Lou's (new to us) Mini has developed a blue smoke problem  ::)

Problems with a Mini engine, what ever next.

Its the only thing it truly has in common with the original mini  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 March 2019, 09:45:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 March 2019, 09:40:23
Drove it to Gaydon, where that nice DTM fella bought me breakkie - cheers Mark, defo my shout next time!

No problem, good to meet up for a chat!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 March 2019, 10:49:36
Nice chat with a cuppa tea. Like a pair of old women.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 March 2019, 15:39:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 04 March 2019, 09:45:04
Problems with a Mini engine, what ever next.

Its the only thing it truly has in common with the original mini  ;D ;D ;D

Ssshh.. I can't hear you over the choruses of "I told you so" ;D

The smoke seems to be intermittent, which is very odd.. I am hoping it's the PCV, as there seems to be no play in the turbo - the intake isn't swimming in oil, though so stem seals are another potential culprit.

If I stop suffering from an attack of the CBAs I should really go out and compression test it.. but I just noticed it's raining, so I'll stay in here instead!

Ordered the gearbox for the kit car .. $5110 from Modern Driveline. I know, I know, that's the cost of ten good Omegas ;) ;D Now I just have to wait for it all to be shipped to Miami, loaded into a 40' container, shipped to the UK and pick it all up from STS Imports in six to eight weeks from now..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 March 2019, 16:00:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 04 March 2019, 15:39:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 04 March 2019, 09:45:04
Problems with a Mini engine, what ever next.

Its the only thing it truly has in common with the original mini  ;D ;D ;D

Ssshh.. I can't hear you over the choruses of "I told you so" ;D

The smoke seems to be intermittent, which is very odd.. I am hoping it's the PCV, as there seems to be no play in the turbo - the intake isn't swimming in oil, though so stem seals are another potential culprit.

If I stop suffering from an attack of the CBAs I should really go out and compression test it.. but I just noticed it's raining, so I'll stay in here instead!

Ordered the gearbox for the kit car .. $5110 from Modern Driveline. I know, I know, that's the cost of ten good Omegas ;) ;D Now I just have to wait for it all to be shipped to Miami, loaded into a 40' container, shipped to the UK and pick it all up from STS Imports in six to eight weeks from now..

Fookin ell....... :o :o :o :o

And what lump will this be attached to?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 09:48:10
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 March 2019, 16:00:20
And what lump will this be attached to?

The 462ci Ford FE V8, the block of which is older than I am by some margin.. Comp Cams 278º cam, Edelbrock heads, Eddy intake, and 750cfm Quick Fuel carburettor. That's 7.6L in new money.

It's a "mild" build as I'm only aiming for a square sort of ~450hp and ~450lb/ft of torque, though I think my spec might significantly exceed that... there was some "scope creep" during the specification stage!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 March 2019, 10:04:06
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 09:48:10
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 March 2019, 16:00:20
And what lump will this be attached to?

The 462ci Ford FE V8, the block of which is older than I am by some margin.. Comp Cams 278º cam, Edelbrock heads, Eddy intake, and 750cfm Quick Fuel carburettor. That's 7.6L in new money.

It's a "mild" build as I'm only aiming for a square sort of ~450hp and ~450lb/ft of torque, though I think my spec might significantly exceed that... there was some "scope creep" during the specification stage!
Hmmmm.....you'll have no trouble reaching 70mph, the maximum legal limit, in that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 March 2019, 15:19:55
Which box is it, Tremec T56?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 15:53:37
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 05 March 2019, 15:19:55
Which box is it, Tremec T56?

Yep, T56 Magnum (TUET11010, so 2.66:1 first)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 March 2019, 15:54:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 09:48:10


It's a "mild" build as I'm only aiming for a square sort of ~450hp and ~450lb/ft of torque, though I think my spec might significantly exceed that... there was some "scope creep" during the specification stage!

A mere 450bhp huh? Should be enough to get it off your drive I guess  ;D

All joking aside it sounds epic! Whats left to do on it (other than the obvious engine and 'box)?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 16:05:42
Quote from: jimmy944 on 05 March 2019, 15:54:23
All joking aside it sounds epic! Whats left to do on it (other than the obvious engine and 'box)?

Wheels (might stick them in the same 40' container..), more wiring (that never seems to end!), enough interior to pass an IVA (so carpets etc to cover sharp edges - I have the interior set, it just needs putting in) and a few other IVA odds & sods (fog & reverse lamp, for example)..

Oh, and exhaust manifolds - I have the side pipes but nothing to connect them to the engine, and since nobody has a jig available that means either £1000 per side to have them made on the car, or I get intimately familiar with mandrel bends and the welder...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 March 2019, 16:09:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 16:05:42
Quote from: jimmy944 on 05 March 2019, 15:54:23
All joking aside it sounds epic! Whats left to do on it (other than the obvious engine and 'box)?

Wheels (might stick them in the same 40' container..), more wiring (that never seems to end!), enough interior to pass an IVA (so carpets etc to cover sharp edges - I have the interior set, it just needs putting in) and a few other IVA odds & sods (fog & reverse lamp, for example)..

Oh, and exhaust manifolds - I have the side pipes but nothing to connect them to the engine, and since nobody has a jig available that means either £1000 per side to have them made on the car, or I get intimately familiar with mandrel bends and the welder...
You'll need an IVA after paying for that lot  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 March 2019, 16:14:45
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 15:53:37
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 05 March 2019, 15:19:55
Which box is it, Tremec T56?

Yep, T56 Magnum (TUET11010, so 2.66:1 first)

So, 2.66:1 to get the rears alight and 1:1 for cruising. What are all the other gears for? ;)

Reminds me of a turbo diesel Westfield one of my mates in NI built. Felt like the gearbox was just there so you could slip it into neutral to rest your left foot in traffic. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 16:38:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 March 2019, 16:14:45
So, 2.66:1 to get the rears alight and 1:1 for cruising. What are all the other gears for? ;)

Reminds me of a turbo diesel Westfield one of my mates in NI built. Felt like the gearbox was just there so you could slip it into neutral to rest your left foot in traffic. ;D

There's an .63:1 6th for cruising on the Autobahn .. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 March 2019, 17:12:35
Took the Zafira  A (tractor juice edition) For MOT
passed with NO advisories  :) (or whatever they call them now  :-\)
Emissions where low too after some cataclean treatment last week and a warm up pre MOT   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 March 2019, 17:15:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 05 March 2019, 15:54:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 March 2019, 09:48:10


It's a "mild" build as I'm only aiming for a square sort of ~450hp and ~450lb/ft of torque, though I think my spec might significantly exceed that... there was some "scope creep" during the specification stage!

A mere 450bhp huh? Should be enough to get it off your drive I guess  ;D

All joking aside it sounds epic! Whats left to do on it (other than the obvious engine and 'box)?

The old (real Cobra) used to weight little more than one tonne/ton, probably less than the Bini Cooper S. With 450 BHP the kit Cobra should go like shit of a shovel.

My Tata only has 510 BHP but weighs around 1900KG.... :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 March 2019, 16:18:49
Speaking of the Bini Cooper S ...

It got punted up the arse last night by a little old lady in a Honda Jazz when I was stopped at traffic lights  ::) ::) Rear bumper cover is pushed in, but boot floor is sound, boot opens and closes etc, damage is almost confined to the plastic cover itself.

Called Admiral this morning and, without even seeing the car, their first response was: "Well, it's a 2007 car, so we should probably just look to write it off and give you market value"


And my neck hurts. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 06 March 2019, 16:21:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 March 2019, 16:18:49
Speaking of the Bini Cooper S ...

It got punted up the arse last night by a little old lady in a Honda Jazz when I was stopped at traffic lights  ::) ::) Rear bumper cover is pushed in, but boot floor is sound, boot opens and closes etc, damage is almost confined to the plastic cover itself.

Called Admiral this morning and, without even seeing the car, their first response was: "Well, it's a 2007 car, so we should probably just look to write it off and give you market value"


And my neck hurts. :'(

I'm with Admiral, they would be laughing their heads off if I ever rang up about the 3.2  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 March 2019, 16:24:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 March 2019, 16:18:49
Speaking of the Bini Cooper S ...

It got punted up the arse last night by a little old lady in a Honda Jazz when I was stopped at traffic lights  ::) ::) Rear bumper cover is pushed in, but boot floor is sound, boot opens and closes etc, damage is almost confined to the plastic cover itself.

Called Admiral this morning and, without even seeing the car, their first response was: "Well, it's a 2007 car, so we should probably just look to write it off and give you market value"


And my neck hurts. :'(

Sorry to hear that. :(

On the plus side, it's an opportunity to buy a "not a Bini" to replace it. :y

Every cloud...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 06 March 2019, 16:48:46
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 March 2019, 16:24:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 06 March 2019, 16:18:49
Speaking of the Bini Cooper S ...

It got punted up the arse last night by a little old lady in a Honda Jazz when I was stopped at traffic lights  ::) ::) Rear bumper cover is pushed in, but boot floor is sound, boot opens and closes etc, damage is almost confined to the plastic cover itself.

Called Admiral this morning and, without even seeing the car, their first response was: "Well, it's a 2007 car, so we should probably just look to write it off and give you market value"


And my neck hurts. :'(

Sorry to hear that. :(

On the plus side, it's an opportunity to buy a "not a Bini" to replace it. :y

Every cloud...

Indeed, one less on the road and all that.... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2019, 17:34:49
I witnessed a young man 'openly' driving a convertible Mini the other day without any sense of shame.

Clearly a faggot.......or hairdresser...or both. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 10 March 2019, 11:19:25
Rear calipers on the Omega removed , stripped cleaned and painted then rebuilt with new seals, covers and bleed nipples. One piston was sticky when dismantled but other three just needed a good clean and refresh.
New rear flexible hoses fitted too.
Did a thorough check on all gaitors , cleaned all components and then painted where required. Looks like new.
Will do front calipers this week .
New, and very expensive , distributor cap fitted to E24 also dismantled hazard warning switch and adjusted spring tension to stop it popping out and switching on hazard lights ..... These early Series one car switches are NLA and difficult /expensive to locate .
New 225 Kumho tyres arrived to replace the 235's fitted to see if that eliminates the tramline effect noticed after I fitted the RC090's.
All good now for summer.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 March 2019, 13:38:19
Yesterday I bodged up my rattly A/C compressor pulley on the Mondeo with some tap washers and a bit of nice thick gloopy clear silicone.  :)

I left it to let the silicone set yesterday, tested it this morning and I now have a rattle free A/C compressor!  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2019, 20:49:28
Saw a sign for Barnsley, just at the point the weather turned grim.  I always knew it was grim up north, but never knew it was that grim.

How does our resident, grumpy, layabout cope....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 March 2019, 20:51:42
Spends his time indoors talking shite on OOF.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2019, 21:01:50
Quote from: Migv6 on 16 March 2019, 20:51:42
Spends his time indoors talking shite on OOF.  :y
The pieces of the puzzle are all slotting into place...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 March 2019, 21:03:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 March 2019, 20:49:28
Saw a sign for Barnsley, just at the point the weather turned grim.  I always knew it was grim up north, but never knew it was that grim.

How does our resident, grumpy, layabout cope....


If he's a native, he thinks it's normal. As Rhod Gilbert said, I was 13 before I realised I could take my cagoule off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 March 2019, 21:19:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 March 2019, 20:49:28
Saw a sign for Barnsley, just at the point the weather turned grim.  I always knew it was grim up north, but never knew it was that grim.

How does our resident, grumpy, layabout cope....
Grumpy? Me? You wanna look in the mirror, mate.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2019, 21:33:48
Quote from: STEMO on 16 March 2019, 21:19:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 March 2019, 20:49:28
Saw a sign for Barnsley, just at the point the weather turned grim.  I always knew it was grim up north, but never knew it was that grim.

How does our resident, grumpy, layabout cope....
Grumpy? Me? You wanna look in the mirror, mate.  ;D
I go weak at the knees when I see an Adonis like image...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 17 March 2019, 19:28:11
Took the Merc for a spin to where we store our caravan, the owner had a lovely C43 AMG Merc, he has traded it in for a Maserati what a beautiful machine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 17 March 2019, 20:59:55
fitted a new dpf to a mates c class and started to refurb the bumper crash bars from the donor car. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 March 2019, 21:50:46
Drove the Omega over 30 miles this evening, which is more than it usually gets driven in one go. Its still a lovely thing to drive.
Might have to keep it forever and forget about the CL500.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 18 March 2019, 06:25:44
 Looked at the Monza and thought" I will miss it when gone" but the V8 will make up for it
Counting down the days until the Monza is taxed and then advertised
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2019, 07:23:51
Got a V8 lined up Keith ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2019, 11:50:23
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 March 2019, 07:23:51
Got a V8 lined up Keith ?
I think there's a strong hint in there somewhere, Paddy.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2019, 11:51:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 March 2019, 07:23:51
Got a V8 lined up Keith ?
Owns a Monaro if I recall  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 18 March 2019, 13:09:22
 Been looking at them for two years now. :)
Missed a candidate that ticked all but one box this weekend. >:(
Another still there so the phone may well get picked up this week ;)
Just have to check the bank balance first :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2019, 15:46:30
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2019, 11:50:23
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 March 2019, 07:23:51
Got a V8 lined up Keith ?
I think there's a strong hint in there somewhere, Paddy.  ;D

Now listen here scouse git. I know Keith personally, and know that he has been on the lookout for a V8 for quite a while but wasn't going to jump into buying one unless it was the right one at the right price.
His post above seems to confirm this.
Now far cough.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2019, 18:21:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 March 2019, 15:46:30
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2019, 11:50:23
Quote from: Migv6 on 18 March 2019, 07:23:51
Got a V8 lined up Keith ?
I think there's a strong hint in there somewhere, Paddy.  ;D

Now listen here scouse git. I know Keith personally, and know that he has been on the lookout for a V8 for quite a while but wasn't going to jump into buying one unless it was the right one at the right price.
His post above seems to confirm this.
Now far cough.  ;D
Righto, Albs.
You did read Jaime's post about abusing other members? I'm deeply hurt me.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2019, 18:36:38
Looked at mine, decided it really needed a wash.  So did nothing other than drive it about.

Decided that the quality of driving around these parts is shocking, having had to take defensive, evasive manoeuvres on multiple occasions today.  One time, I saw a car overtake me, and I knew he wouldn't be able to take the car in front, so braked significantly to make space for him...   ...but no, he carried on, making the car in front have to do a full blown emergency stop, and the car coming the other way do likewise, and even then it was tight.

I'm all for making progress, and believing that everyone else should also make an effort to, but never at the expense of other drivers having to take avoiding action.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 18 March 2019, 20:34:36
Quote from: Migv6 on 17 March 2019, 21:50:46
Drove the Omega over 30 miles this evening, which is more than it usually gets driven in one go. Its still a lovely thing to drive.
Might have to keep it forever and forget about the CL500.  :)

30 miles ? Barely warmed up.

Drove my omega 400 miles last week, however the last 60 with a miss-fire, but no spanner light. 
Autoglass came and fitted a new screen on Saturday and managed to avoid the rain. It then pissed down all day.
Sunday came and so I sprung into action.
Replaced the fuel filter (No change, but it was due - it there a special tool available...I really made a meal of it and ended up with petrol in my eyes) and the plugs with what my local motor factor had in stock (Bosch).  It really is a ballache, changing the plugs on a 3.2 V6. Who ever designed the "externals" (pipe hoses harnesses and wires) wants to watch me skimming my knuckles.
Drivers side bank has a small oil leak from the rocker gasket.  This was the side I didn't do 2 years ago, on the premise that "if it's not broke, don't fix it" The other side does not have a leak.  I cleaned out the breathers 6 weeks ago so I ignored them as I was getting cold in the wind.
The spark plugs were erm past their best.  How long should they last? I reckon that 45K and 2.5 years is okay. Perhaps I won't leave it so long next time.
Anyway ..... that cured it.

Or did it?  This morning 40 miles into my commute, as I floored it to accelerate from the M62 to the M6, the spanner light came on.  I obviously ignored it as the car was running fine, and at 70 mph the instantaneous fuel consumption was fluctuating from 31 to 35 mpg.  It went off after 15 miles.

When I got to work I plugged in the code reader.  P0170 and P0173  Fuel Trim

I've erased them.

I wonder if they'll come back.  I've got a 2 day window in a couple of weeks to do more maintenance.  I'm thinking Rocker Gasket, ATF and Filter, another oil change, and top the diff up.  It seems to be weeping a little. I will have done another 800 miles by then.

30 miles ? I need to get a job closer to home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2019, 21:54:40
My job is 17 miles away, which is by far the longest commute Ive ever had. Rarely use the Omega for work though. That's what the 190 is for.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2019, 21:54:57
Takes 20 minutes to change the plugs on a 3.2... Did you stop for tea ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 18 March 2019, 22:51:35
Front calipers dismantled , cleaned and rebuilt with new seals ,dust and slide covers plus new nipples. All bled through with fresh fluid .
Diff cover removed and old oil emptied. Already to rebuild again but sealing gasket material suspect so new tube delivered tomorrow.
Oil and filter changed . Checked over for Irish MOT .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2019, 09:40:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2019, 21:54:57
Takes 20 minutes to change the plugs on a 3.2... Did you stop for tea ???
20mins includes shifting all the LPG stuff out of the way, in order to allow coil packs to come out...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2019, 09:42:08
Quote from: New POD on 18 March 2019, 20:34:36
When I got to work I plugged in the code reader.  P0170 and P0173  Fuel Trim

I've erased them.
Erasing codes on the 3.2 will reset all the learned values back to default.  So now keep a daily eye on LTFT from both banks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 March 2019, 15:58:05
Cleaned the breathers. Changed oil and filter. Might go and give it a wash shortly, although I also fancy an afternoon nap = yes Im at that age now.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 19 March 2019, 20:41:06
Took it for an mot and it passed surprisingly. only advisories were on the tyres which I knew need changing sooner rather than later and an oil leak from the engine and cloudy headlamps and faded rear indicators despite my putting new bulbs in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 March 2019, 20:53:18
Quote from: neil74 on 19 March 2019, 20:41:06
Took it for an mot and it passed surprisingly. only advisories were on the tyres which I knew need changing sooner rather than later and an oil leak from the engine and cloudy headlamps and faded rear indicators despite my putting new bulbs in.
congratulations on the pass  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 20 March 2019, 13:54:43
Thanks Dave. I was pleasantly surprised when the bloke behind the desk said its passed.... now I can get all the niggly things sorted at my leisure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 March 2019, 15:31:38
Quote from: neil74 on 20 March 2019, 13:54:43
Thanks Dave. I was pleasantly surprised when the bloke behind the desk said its passed.... now I can get all the niggly things sorted at my leisure.
Desk? Posh garage  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 March 2019, 15:33:02
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2019, 15:31:38
Quote from: neil74 on 20 March 2019, 13:54:43
Thanks Dave. I was pleasantly surprised when the bloke behind the desk said its passed.... now I can get all the niggly things sorted at my leisure.
Desk? Posh garage  ;D
It's all done on line these days... Didn't even have to take the car there...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 March 2019, 15:47:58
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2019, 15:31:38
Quote from: neil74 on 20 March 2019, 13:54:43
Thanks Dave. I was pleasantly surprised when the bloke behind the desk said its passed.... now I can get all the niggly things sorted at my leisure.
Desk? Posh garage  ;D

Webby's place has a desk.

It's definitely not posh.

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 March 2019, 15:51:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 March 2019, 15:47:58
Quote from: STEMO on 20 March 2019, 15:31:38
Quote from: neil74 on 20 March 2019, 13:54:43
Thanks Dave. I was pleasantly surprised when the bloke behind the desk said its passed.... now I can get all the niggly things sorted at my leisure.
Desk? Posh garage  ;D

Webby's place has a desk.

It's definitely not posh.

;D
Was whatshisname hiding underneath it?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 March 2019, 17:37:33
Quote from: Migv6 on 19 March 2019, 15:58:05
Cleaned the breathers. Changed oil and filter. Might go and give it a wash shortly, although I also fancy an afternoon nap - yes Im at that age now.  :(

Opted for the nap yesterday, so washed it today. Then had another nap.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 March 2019, 17:47:24
That's the way :y Pace yourself :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 March 2019, 17:50:50
No choice these days.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 20 March 2019, 18:02:45
No its not posh either its the local bus depot (Newport transport).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 March 2019, 10:06:22
Saying goodbye to the F-Pace today, 27k of faultless and actually very enjoyable miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 11:04:14
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 21 March 2019, 10:06:22
Saying goodbye to the F-Pace today, 27k of faultless and actually very enjoyable miles.
I would expect any new car to be alright for 27,000 miles. It's what happens after 50, 60 or 70,000 that makes a difference.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 March 2019, 11:49:51
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 11:04:14
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 21 March 2019, 10:06:22
Saying goodbye to the F-Pace today, 27k of faultless and actually very enjoyable miles.
I would expect any new car to be alright for 27,000 miles. It's what happens after 150, 160 170,000 or 245,000that makes a difference.

Altered to reflect my perspective.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 12:59:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 March 2019, 11:49:51
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 11:04:14
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 21 March 2019, 10:06:22
Saying goodbye to the F-Pace today, 27k of faultless and actually very enjoyable miles.
I would expect any new car to be alright for 27,000 miles. It's what happens after 150, 160 170,000 or 245,000that makes a difference.

Altered to reflect my perspective.  :y ;D
Fair comment, Albs. I intend keeping my astra till it dies, god knows I've wasted enough on cars over the years. I've put 26,000 miles on it in 18 months so I should be at around 100,000 in 3/4 years if I haven't wrecked it....or been scrapped myself.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 March 2019, 14:49:54
Reversed it into a lamp post, at 2mph,  in Tescos car park and damaged the rear bumper.  :'( :'( >:( >:( :( :( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2019, 14:52:52
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 March 2019, 14:49:54
Reversed it into a lamp post, at 2mph,  in Tescos car park and damaged the rear bumper.  :'( :'( >:( >:( :( :( :'(
With sensors or the chippy express?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 March 2019, 14:58:54
With sensors.  :-[ :-[…………..chippy express gets parked against things, Top Gear style.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 15:00:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 21 March 2019, 14:49:54
Reversed it into a lamp post, at 2mph,  in Tescos car park and damaged the rear bumper.  :'( :'( >:( >:( :( :( :'(
Were you having your afternoon nap at the time?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 March 2019, 15:35:16
Swmbo seems to think so. I think she was talking about bags of sugar and cheap coconuts which distracted me. Obviously she is right.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:24:14
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
How do I unwedge a laptop from a wall?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:24:14
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
How do I unwedge a laptop from a wall?
Temper, temper. You may have broken it now. If you hadn't done that, you may have been able to enrol in an online anger management course.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:32:02
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:24:14
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
How do I unwedge a laptop from a wall?
Temper, temper. You may have broken it now. If you hadn't done that, you may have been able to enrol in an online anger management course.
Opti has just entered the room, he will advise you about damage to laptops.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2019, 21:32:50
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:32:02
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:24:14
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
How do I unwedge a laptop from a wall?
Temper, temper. You may have broken it now. If you hadn't done that, you may have been able to enrol in an online anger management course.
Opti has just entered the room, he will advise you about damage to laptops.
And walls... Remember the lorry incident  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:36:31
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:24:14
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
How do I unwedge a laptop from a wall?
Temper, temper. You may have broken it now. If you hadn't done that, you may have been able to enrol in an online anger management course.
One of my old bosses approached the subject of an anger management course many years ago.

I told him I didn't need one, as I had no trouble getting angry...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:42:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2019, 21:32:50
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:32:02
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:24:14
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
How do I unwedge a laptop from a wall?
Temper, temper. You may have broken it now. If you hadn't done that, you may have been able to enrol in an online anger management course.
Opti has just entered the room, he will advise you about damage to laptops.
And walls... Remember the lorry incident  :o
Yes. Poor Opti. He lost an orangery and gained 20odd grand.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 March 2019, 15:22:04
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:42:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2019, 21:32:50
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:32:02
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:27:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:24:14
Quote from: STEMO on 21 March 2019, 21:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 March 2019, 21:06:47
Driven it around, took a photo of it, but can't post it because this stupid laptop won't upload it. Thanks Mr Jobs, you self-abuser.
If you're having problems working out how to work your computer, Jaime, just drop me a pm (that's a personal message) and I'll try to help you out.  :y
How do I unwedge a laptop from a wall?
Temper, temper. You may have broken it now. If you hadn't done that, you may have been able to enrol in an online anger management course.
Opti has just entered the room, he will advise you about damage to laptops.
And walls... Remember the lorry incident  :o
Yes. Poor Opti. He lost an orangery and gained 20odd grand.  ;D


Talking of Opti, I noticed this morning a red jaaaag, parked in a layby ,south A1 Lincolnshire Newark area doing a traffic survey, with 4 other elderly people, is Opti doing a bit to supplement his pension.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 22 March 2019, 18:02:51
Checked everything possible on the Terracan, start towing the caravan from this weekend only requirement half a pint of oil, level now perfect 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 23 March 2019, 11:12:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2019, 21:54:57
Takes 20 minutes to change the plugs on a 3.2... Did you stop for tea ???

No.

It's a PITA of a Job. Needing Fuel Hoses Removed on one side, and cables moving on the other. If I did it every day on this engine, I suspect i COULD maybe hit 20 mins, but Its only the 3rd time I've done it.

When I do the rocker gasket on the drivers side How long would you estimate.  I'm giving myself a morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 March 2019, 11:17:51
Quote from: Tilbo on 22 March 2019, 18:02:51
Checked everything possible on the Terracan, start towing the caravan from this weekend only requirement half a pint of oil, level now perfect 😎
Get yourself a diesel. The oil level goes up instead of down in one of them babies.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2019, 11:37:16
Quote from: New POD on 23 March 2019, 11:12:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2019, 21:54:57
Takes 20 minutes to change the plugs on a 3.2... Did you stop for tea ???

No.

It's a PITA of a Job. Needing Fuel Hoses Removed on one side, and cables moving on the other. If I did it every day on this engine, I suspect i COULD maybe hit 20 mins, but Its only the 3rd time I've done it.

When I do the rocker gasket on the drivers side How long would you estimate.  I'm giving myself a morning.
Two hours. With tea and butties.

Disconnecting the fuel lines is something that you would only do if actually replacing the fuel rail ;D

I could do the V6 plugs today in 20 minutes and it's over four years since I last did a set.

Word of advice. When you remove the inlet manifold, don't drop the bolts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 March 2019, 13:06:34
Quote from: STEMO on 23 March 2019, 11:17:51
Quote from: Tilbo on 22 March 2019, 18:02:51
Checked everything possible on the Terracan, start towing the caravan from this weekend only requirement half a pint of oil, level now perfect 😎
Get yourself a diesel. The oil level goes up instead of down in one of them babies.  ;D
.   



The Terracan is a diesel 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 March 2019, 13:20:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 23 March 2019, 13:06:34
Quote from: STEMO on 23 March 2019, 11:17:51
Quote from: Tilbo on 22 March 2019, 18:02:51
Checked everything possible on the Terracan, start towing the caravan from this weekend only requirement half a pint of oil, level now perfect 😎
Get yourself a diesel. The oil level goes up instead of down in one of them babies.  ;D
.   

The Terracan is a diesel 😎

Then your injectors are not leaking diesel enough to keep the sump topped up :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 March 2019, 13:58:05
That's right. And he probably doesn't have a dpf to dump unburnt fuel either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 March 2019, 16:57:27
After fitting a new top engine mount to the V70 a few weeks ago I still had a nasty clunk on start up and shut down.  :-\  So after watching a youtube video on where and how to change the rest of the engine mounts, I went out to have a look and discovered a loose bolt on the cross bar.  Tightened it up and I am now clunkless!  :y

Happy days, as I was probably going to get the local garage to do it.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 March 2019, 17:09:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 March 2019, 16:57:27
After fitting a new top engine mount to the V70 a few weeks ago I still had a nasty clunk on start up and shut down.  :-\  So after watching a youtube video on where and how to change the rest of the engine mounts, I went out to have a look and discovered a loose bolt on the cross bar.  Tightened it up and I am now clunkless!  :y

Happy days, as I was probably going to get the local garage to do it.  :)
Clinkless and clueless.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 March 2019, 17:50:10
Quote from: STEMO on 23 March 2019, 17:09:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 March 2019, 16:57:27
After fitting a new top engine mount to the V70 a few weeks ago I still had a nasty clunk on start up and shut down.  :-\  So after watching a youtube video on where and how to change the rest of the engine mounts, I went out to have a look and discovered a loose bolt on the cross bar.  Tightened it up and I am now clunkless!  :y

Happy days, as I was probably going to get the local garage to do it.  :)
Clinkless and clueless.  ;D
You'd think an ex-Marina owner would be familiar with loose things in cars, although in that case it would, of course, have been knickers front lower trunnions. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 March 2019, 18:13:30
Quote from: STEMO on 23 March 2019, 13:58:05
That's right. And he probably doesn't have a dpf to dump unburnt fuel either.
.



Yep you're damn right no DPF thankfully this is a proper old soot chucker go anywhere workhorse that would pull a house down, used it last week to pull out a neigbours tree stump , he had been messing about for hours , tow rope round it out in a jiffy .😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: nellys coupe on 23 March 2019, 20:02:05
repainted all the bumper bars from the donor car and some brackets, and a set of brakes on a 16 plate astra. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:48:55
1080 miles taking it t'up North for a week.  Behaved (almost*) impeccably as expected.


*noticed the right rear door's passive entry switch wasn't working, not using that door much, impossible to say when it failed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 March 2019, 17:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
.   


And you reckon Mercedes are shite !
😀😁😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 18:05:45
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 17:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
.   


And you reckon Mercedes are shite !
😀😁😂
Reckon? No. I know Mercedes Benz are shite.  Well, anything designed after the late 80s.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 March 2019, 18:22:43
Better than modern Jags though.
😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 March 2019, 19:23:07
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 18:22:43
Better than modern Jags though.
😉
Ain't that the truth  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 March 2019, 19:42:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 March 2019, 19:23:07
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 18:22:43
Better than modern Jags though.
😉
Ain't that the truth  ;)
. 


Mine is 20 years old, everything still works as it should only " repair " in almost 4 years was the rubber cover on the telephone aerial still available from MB cost around £8.00, all bills with car when I purchased it totally original apart from normal service items , only other thing I have had done is an AMG exhaust system put on to enhance the sound of the Ultra reliable  M113 V8.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 March 2019, 20:00:19
Lost a hub cap on the way to work  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 20:13:33
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 18:22:43
Better than modern Jags though.
😉
Nah, not even as good as Ford era Jags.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 24 March 2019, 20:33:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 March 2019, 20:00:19
Lost a hub cap on the way to work  :'(
.


Not many cars have hub caps now ! Replace with a nice set of alloys .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 March 2019, 21:22:56
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 20:33:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 March 2019, 20:00:19
Lost a hub cap on the way to work  :'(
.


Not many cars have hub caps now ! Replace with a nice set of alloys .
Found it where I left it, so all good :D

I do have half an eye on a set of AMG 17" 5 spokes, but not a pressing necessity... Besides, I would rather get a set of nice 18"s for its older, larger cousin  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 25 March 2019, 11:40:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 20:13:33
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 18:22:43
Better than modern Jags though.
😉
Nah, not even as good as Ford era Jags.

I think you're becoming one of the flat cap brigade ::)

My 'C' Class was soooooo easy to service ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 March 2019, 15:11:18
F-Pace gone, Velar now in its place.

I would have another F-Pace, vey impressed, 27k fault free and pretty good to drive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2019, 18:45:34
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 25 March 2019, 15:11:18
F-Pace gone, Velar now in its place.

I would have another F-Pace, vey impressed, 27k fault free and pretty good to drive.
Its not black, and was on the M1 around Jnc25 on Sat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 March 2019, 07:41:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 18:05:45
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 17:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
.   


And you reckon Mercedes are shite !
😀😁😂
Reckon? No. I know Mercedes Benz are shite.  Well, anything designed after the late 80s.

Same setup used on most of the high end Marques....Conti part from memory
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2019, 18:53:29
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 March 2019, 07:41:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 18:05:45
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 17:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
.   


And you reckon Mercedes are shite !
😀😁😂
Reckon? No. I know Mercedes Benz are shite.  Well, anything designed after the late 80s.

Same setup used on most of the high end Marques....Conti part from memory
It is indeed Conti. Thus shite.

But poor Tilbo's parts bin Mercedes lacks any such luxuries...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2019, 18:36:58
Replaced the shitty Conti keyless entry module in the handle. Reseated the whole handle, as it had become dislodged.

At some point, need to look at repair possibilities for the old module, as they are pretty expensive, and microswitches are a quid for a bloody good one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 27 March 2019, 23:38:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2019, 18:36:58
Replaced the shitty Conti keyless entry module in the handle. Reseated the whole handle, as it had become dislodged.

At some point, need to look at repair possibilities for the old module, as they are pretty expensive, and microswitches are a quid for a bloody good one.
Is it the switches or the useless lead free solder joints fracturing?

I have absolutely no idea what the Conti keyless entry module looks like BTW......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 27 March 2019, 23:50:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2019, 18:53:29
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 March 2019, 07:41:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 18:05:45
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 17:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
.   


And you reckon Mercedes are shite !
😀😁😂
Reckon? No. I know Mercedes Benz are shite.  Well, anything designed after the late 80s.

Same setup used on most of the high end Marques....Conti part from memory
It is indeed Conti. Thus shite.

But poor Tilbo's parts bin Mercedes lacks any such luxuries...
.

Replaced absolutely nothing because everything works.
👌
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2019, 02:53:23
Washed it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 March 2019, 10:05:29
Quote from: Andy H on 27 March 2019, 23:38:20
I have absolutely no idea what the Conti keyless entry module looks like BTW......

In Liverpool, it's one of these:

(https://www.lockpickshop.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/SLIM-JIM-XL.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 March 2019, 10:06:16
Quote from: Tilbo on 27 March 2019, 23:50:22
Replaced absolutely nothing because everything works.
👌

You know you're fighting a losing battle against TB, Tilbo... his hatred for anything not Omega Jaguar that he doesn't currently own runs deep ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 10:55:22
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 March 2019, 10:05:29
Quote from: Andy H on 27 March 2019, 23:38:20
I have absolutely no idea what the Conti keyless entry module looks like BTW......

In Liverpool, it's one of these:

(https://www.lockpickshop.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/SLIM-JIM-XL.jpg)

;D
No need for technology, a house brick will suffice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 11:10:18
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 10:55:22

No need for technology, a house brick will suffice.
A bit Old-school,
smashing the driver's window would damage a very sort after part ,the glass :-\
because people smash driver's windows with bricks,and need replacements  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:21:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 11:10:18
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 10:55:22

No need for technology, a house brick will suffice.
A bit Old-school,
smashing the driver's window would damage a very sort after part ,the glass :-\
because people smash driver's windows with bricks,and need replacements  :P
If you're stealing for parts, which is often the case, a broken window is of no concern. And don't give me 'You'd stand out a mile with a broken window', cause the two traffic cars in Liverpool would probably be miles away/off the road/on tea break/investigating a parking infringement.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 12:34:10
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:21:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 11:10:18
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 10:55:22

No need for technology, a house brick will suffice.
A bit Old-school,
smashing the driver's window would damage a very sort after part ,the glass :-\
because people smash driver's windows with bricks,and need replacements  :P
If you're stealing for parts, which is often the case, a broken window is of no concern. And don't give me 'You'd stand out a mile with a broken window', cause the two traffic cars in Liverpool would probably be miles away/off the road/on tea break/investigating a parking infringement.
I'm not stealing owt Uncle Stemo  ;D

I bow to your age and experience  in the matter :P   :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:48:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 12:34:10
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:21:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 11:10:18
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 10:55:22

No need for technology, a house brick will suffice.
A bit Old-school,
smashing the driver's window would damage a very sort after part ,the glass :-\
because people smash driver's windows with bricks,and need replacements  :P
If you're stealing for parts, which is often the case, a broken window is of no concern. And don't give me 'You'd stand out a mile with a broken window', cause the two traffic cars in Liverpool would probably be miles away/off the road/on tea break/investigating a parking infringement.
I'm not stealing owt Uncle Stemo  ;D

I bow to your age and experience  in the matter :P   :D ;D
We are all thieves at heart, it's in our DNA. It's just that some care more about getting caught than others.
If you saw a wodge of cash lying unattended, and you knew you could have it off with absolutely no chance of being caught, you'd take it. Human nature.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 March 2019, 12:50:09
Don't like all this modern technology , didn't even like electric windows when they arrived on the scene ! What's wrong with a handle ?😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:54:01
Quote from: Tilbo on 28 March 2019, 12:50:09
Don't like all this modern technology , didn't even like electric windows when they arrived on the scene ! What's wrong with a handle ?😎
Who puts a window down? Except maybe to shout abuse at someone.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 13:12:29
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:48:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 12:34:10
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:21:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 11:10:18
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 10:55:22

No need for technology, a house brick will suffice.
A bit Old-school,
smashing the driver's window would damage a very sort after part ,the glass :-\
because people smash driver's windows with bricks,and need replacements  :P
If you're stealing for parts, which is often the case, a broken window is of no concern. And don't give me 'You'd stand out a mile with a broken window', cause the two traffic cars in Liverpool would probably be miles away/off the road/on tea break/investigating a parking infringement.
I'm not stealing owt Uncle Stemo  ;D

I bow to your age and experience  in the matter :P   :D ;D
We are all thieves at heart, it's in our DNA. It's just that some care more about getting caught than others.
If you saw a wodge of cash lying unattended, and you knew you could have it off with absolutely no chance of being caught, you'd take it. Human nature.
I'd "take it" but hand it in to the rozzers  ::)
someone, somewhere will be missing it , could ruin someone's life to loose it  :-\
but I'm a knob  ;D
most would pocket it agreed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2019, 17:32:36
Quote from: Andy H on 27 March 2019, 23:38:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2019, 18:36:58
Replaced the shitty Conti keyless entry module in the handle. Reseated the whole handle, as it had become dislodged.

At some point, need to look at repair possibilities for the old module, as they are pretty expensive, and microswitches are a quid for a bloody good one.
Is it the switches or the useless lead free solder joints fracturing?

I have absolutely no idea what the Conti keyless entry module looks like BTW......
No idea until I can dig the potting compound out.  The switch has a feel to it, but a bit soft.  So who knows.

Its a module that fits in the door handle, with a transmitter/receiver to detect nearby key.  It also has a button to lock the car if you CBA to find you key from your pocket/bag/whatever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2019, 17:39:36
Quote from: aaronjb on 28 March 2019, 10:06:16
Quote from: Tilbo on 27 March 2019, 23:50:22
Replaced absolutely nothing because everything works.
👌

You know you're fighting a losing battle against TB, Tilbo... his hatred for anything not Omega Jaguar that he doesn't currently own runs deep ;D ;D
Somebody quite close has spent the last 25yrs having to try to fix design issues on Mercs (only (proper) AMG normally, as Merc don't even bother with non AMG, including the normal case now badge amg).  He used to be able to have any Merc as a company car, so he had the best design MB have been involved in...   ...a FourTwo.  So I know exactly how Merc "designers" work, and its the worse in the industry by some margin.

BMW is a much better designed car, but too common for me, even ignoring the idiot stigma associated.

The Shaguar wasn't exactly desired by me, but was the best Omega replacement I could find. You must recall all the threads ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2019, 17:41:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 27 March 2019, 23:50:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2019, 18:53:29
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 March 2019, 07:41:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 18:05:45
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 17:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
.   


And you reckon Mercedes are shite !
😀😁😂
Reckon? No. I know Mercedes Benz are shite.  Well, anything designed after the late 80s.

Same setup used on most of the high end Marques....Conti part from memory
It is indeed Conti. Thus shite.

But poor Tilbo's parts bin Mercedes lacks any such luxuries...
.

Replaced absolutely nothing because everything works.
👌
Fear not, Continental supply MB. So yours will have something on it that will break. Even being base spec ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 28 March 2019, 18:57:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 March 2019, 17:41:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 27 March 2019, 23:50:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2019, 18:53:29
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 March 2019, 07:41:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 18:05:45
Quote from: Tilbo on 24 March 2019, 17:58:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2019, 17:51:33
Today, looked at said switch, and am reserving a place in hell for the idiot who designed the whole handle thing.

Stripped handle down, and put it all back together again, as gonna need entire passive entry module for that handle.  Although buggered if I can get the screw back in the trim piece to secure it.  Flattened the battery in the process - well, flattened it enough to get the message on the dash to start the engine.
.   


And you reckon Mercedes are shite !
😀😁😂
Reckon? No. I know Mercedes Benz are shite.  Well, anything designed after the late 80s.

Same setup used on most of the high end Marques....Conti part from memory
It is indeed Conti. Thus shite.

But poor Tilbo's parts bin Mercedes lacks any such luxuries...
.

Replaced absolutely nothing because everything works.
👌
Fear not, Continental supply MB. So yours will have something on it that will break. Even being base spec ;)
.   I'll let you know when it does ,but think it could be a while !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 28 March 2019, 19:43:22
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 13:12:29
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:48:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 12:34:10
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 12:21:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 11:10:18
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2019, 10:55:22

No need for technology, a house brick will suffice.
A bit Old-school,
smashing the driver's window would damage a very sort after part ,the glass :-\
because people smash driver's windows with bricks,and need replacements  :P
If you're stealing for parts, which is often the case, a broken window is of no concern. And don't give me 'You'd stand out a mile with a broken window', cause the two traffic cars in Liverpool would probably be miles away/off the road/on tea break/investigating a parking infringement.
I'm not stealing owt Uncle Stemo  ;D

I bow to your age and experience  in the matter :P   :D ;D
We are all thieves at heart, it's in our DNA. It's just that some care more about getting caught than others.
If you saw a wodge of cash lying unattended, and you knew you could have it off with absolutely no chance of being caught, you'd take it. Human nature.
I'd "take it" but hand it in to the rozzers  ::)
someone, somewhere will be missing it , could ruin someone's life to loose it  :-\
but I'm a knob  ;D
most would pocket it agreed  :y
Thank goodness I'm not the only one! (and have done so.)   :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
 And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
Quote from: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 March 2019, 09:20:25
Come on then Keith spill the beans.  ::) Better still, Im almost living at work these days, so pop round and let me have a look.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 10:33:21
The Battlebus was due electricity, so drove it up to Staffordshire, to an old disused airfield that the owner lets us use, so we could arse around with some RC planes and quadcopters.

I needed the massive space available to test a couple of bits on 2 of the quadcopters.  One was on an experimental setup (and it worked as well as could be expected given its a lethargic thing, and it was pretty gusty).  The other one was a firmware update to combat a GPS issue, where automatic Return to Home would pick a random place to call home. F/W has fixed that...  ...something I could have done with a week or so ago, when I was flying it on a secluded beach, and it was looking to be determined to go swimming in the North Sea ;D

Battlebus always goes better after some use, gearbox issues aside, though did try to give me heart failure when the Check Oil Level popped up at speed ;D

Oil topped up, car reabandonned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2019, 11:38:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 10:33:21
The Battlebus was due electricity, so drove it up to Staffordshire, to an old disused airfield that the owner lets us use, so we could arse around with some RC planes and quadcopters.

I needed the massive space available to test a couple of bits on 2 of the quadcopters.  One was on an experimental setup (and it worked as well as could be expected given its a lethargic thing, and it was pretty gusty).  The other one was a firmware update to combat a GPS issue, where automatic Return to Home would pick a random place to call home. F/W has fixed that...  ...something I could have done with a week or so ago, when I was flying it on a secluded beach, and it was looking to be determined to go swimming in the North Sea ;D

Battlebus always goes better after some use, gearbox issues aside, though did try to give me heart failure when the Check Oil Level popped up at speed ;D

Oil topped up, car reabandonned.

I can see you now... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72OhmRGrLLE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72OhmRGrLLE)

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 11:44:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 10:33:21
The Battlebus was due electricity, so drove it up to Staffordshire, to an old disused airfield that the owner lets us use, so we could arse around with some RC planes and quadcopters.

I needed the massive space available to test a couple of bits on 2 of the quadcopters.  One was on an experimental setup (and it worked as well as could be expected given its a lethargic thing, and it was pretty gusty).  The other one was a firmware update to combat a GPS issue, where automatic Return to Home would pick a random place to call home. F/W has fixed that...  ...something I could have done with a week or so ago, when I was flying it on a secluded beach, and it was looking to be determined to go swimming in the North Sea ;D

Battlebus always goes better after some use, gearbox issues aside, though did try to give me heart failure when the Check Oil Level popped up at speed ;D

Oil topped up, car reabandonned.

What gearbox issue  :-\

from the manual...
1: painfully slow /check handbrake
2: oh, it's rolling
3: slow
4: still slow ,less noisy
5: moving , oh ....come on focas driver FFS  >:(  now I have to slow down  >:(

I noticed a 2 tone  whine on our Zaf recently ,which i need to look at  ::)

do an engine oil and filter change ,less than the cost of a macdonalds
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2019, 12:11:42
Anyone else spot the dead fish in that video?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 March 2019, 12:38:48
Sold it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 13:06:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
Quote from: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎

Your always on time with 6 in line.



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 March 2019, 13:17:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 13:06:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
Quote from: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎

You're always on time with 6 in line.


Sounds better too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 31 March 2019, 13:40:28
Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2019, 13:17:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 13:06:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
Quote from: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎

You're always on time with 6 in line.


Sounds better too.
.

A measly 6 will never sound better than a V8 mate.
😀😁😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 March 2019, 14:21:30
Quote from: Andy H on 31 March 2019, 12:38:48
Sold it
At last. Hope it's gone to a good home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 14:43:34
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 13:40:28
Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2019, 13:17:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 13:06:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
Quote from: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎

You're always on time with 6 in line.


Sounds better too.
.

A measly 6 will never sound better than a V8 mate.
😀😁😂

You sound like a tang. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2019, 14:58:52
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 13:40:28
Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2019, 13:17:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 13:06:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
Quote from: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎

You're always on time with 6 in line.


Sounds better too.
.

A measly 6 will never sound better than a V8 mate.
😀😁😂
You're both wrong...

https://youtu.be/foJwyZDzCpo 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2019, 15:06:53
Ok
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2019, 14:58:52
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 13:40:28
Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2019, 13:17:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 13:06:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
Quote from: Keith ABS on 31 March 2019, 06:44:54
And on the eigth day, god created thunder. He saw that it was good. Man saw that it was good and called it V8. MMMMMMMMM.... V8 :y :y :y
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎

You're always on time with 6 in line.


Sounds better too.
.

A measly 6 will never sound better than a V8 mate.
😀😁😂
You're both wrong...

https://youtu.be/foJwyZDzCpo 8)

Yep, only thing better than a straight 6 is two of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 March 2019, 16:21:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2019, 15:06:53
Ok
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2019, 14:58:52
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 13:40:28
Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2019, 13:17:07
Quote from: biggriffin on 31 March 2019, 13:06:25
Quote from: Tilbo on 31 March 2019, 07:45:00
. 

You're never late in a V8 😎

You're always on time with 6 in line.


Sounds better too.
.

A measly 6 will never sound better than a V8 mate.
😀😁😂
You're both wrong...

https://youtu.be/foJwyZDzCpo (https://youtu.be/foJwyZDzCpo) 8)

Yep, only thing better than a straight 6 is two of them.


The characteristic V8 burble is due to them being out of balance. An I6 doesn't suffer from that, and is much more pleasant to the ear.


And why are European V8s louder and rougher than American ones?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2019, 16:31:33
Presumably it's a side effect of them being alot more complicated...  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 17:11:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 March 2019, 11:38:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 10:33:21
The Battlebus was due electricity, so drove it up to Staffordshire, to an old disused airfield that the owner lets us use, so we could arse around with some RC planes and quadcopters.

I needed the massive space available to test a couple of bits on 2 of the quadcopters.  One was on an experimental setup (and it worked as well as could be expected given its a lethargic thing, and it was pretty gusty).  The other one was a firmware update to combat a GPS issue, where automatic Return to Home would pick a random place to call home. F/W has fixed that...  ...something I could have done with a week or so ago, when I was flying it on a secluded beach, and it was looking to be determined to go swimming in the North Sea ;D

Battlebus always goes better after some use, gearbox issues aside, though did try to give me heart failure when the Check Oil Level popped up at speed ;D

Oil topped up, car reabandonned.

I can see you now... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72OhmRGrLLE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72OhmRGrLLE)

 ;D
Stuff that, none of mine are that valuable ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 17:14:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 11:44:42
What gearbox issue  :-\
Sloppier than one of Sir Tigs' Marina conquests.  And cannot select 1st when cold (and even when warm, tend to have to put in 2nd before selecting 1st)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 March 2019, 17:40:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 17:14:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 11:44:42
What gearbox issue  :-\
Sloppier than one of Sir Tigs' Marina conquests.  And cannot select 1st when cold (and even when warm, tend to have to put in 2nd before selecting 1st)

Wow that sloppy!  :o  ???  :)  Are we talking stick in a bucket of wallpaper paste sloppy?  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 31 March 2019, 17:53:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 17:14:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 11:44:42
What gearbox issue  :-\
Sloppier than one of Sir Tigs' Marina conquests.  And cannot select 1st when cold (and even when warm, tend to have to put in 2nd before selecting 1st)
clutch dragging.
Is it cable or hydraulic.?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 18:18:47
Quote from: Andy H on 31 March 2019, 17:53:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 17:14:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 11:44:42
What gearbox issue  :-\
Sloppier than one of Sir Tigs' Marina conquests.  And cannot select 1st when cold (and even when warm, tend to have to put in 2nd before selecting 1st)
clutch dragging.
Is it cable or hydraulic.?
F23 box with Concentric Slave Cylinder ,hydraulic
shares the brake fluid reservoir i'd think
probably not been bled or seen fresh fluid since new
not got the haynes here  :( (in the car) so will check when i get chance.
plus see where the drain and fill/level  plugs are on the gearbox
may require fluid to work  ;D
you can get an insert for the shifter and bushes gearbox end I think (for the sloppy select)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 April 2019, 07:29:43
 Have to wait a while Albs. It should be delivered by early next week at the latest.
Monza not sold yet but its the push I need to get it sold so I can use it.
If I tax and insure it, I will forget about the Monza.
47K miles, CV8, 56 plate :y
Annoyingly, the 5.7 VXR I wanted came back on the market on the sunday morning after the sale fell through >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 April 2019, 08:40:27
Quote from: Keith ABS on 01 April 2019, 07:29:43
Have to wait a while Albs. It should be delivered by early next week at the latest.
Monza not sold yet but its the push I need to get it sold so I can use it.
If I tax and insure it, I will forget about the Monza.
47K miles, CV8, 56 plate :y
Annoyingly, the 5.7 VXR I wanted came back on the market on the sunday morning after the sale fell through >:(


Have 2 V8 then :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 April 2019, 09:00:18
Yesterday reclaimed the V70 from step daughter[they're still sorting her Meriva after its breakdown last November/December :o]and went to Bruntingthorpe for world record attempt.The old barge ran as sweet as anything.Unconfirmed numbers I've heard are that 1438 cars attended,whilst another source says 1500+.A great if very busy day out regardless of numbers :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2019, 17:48:46
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 18:18:47
Quote from: Andy H on 31 March 2019, 17:53:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 17:14:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 11:44:42
What gearbox issue  :-\
Sloppier than one of Sir Tigs' Marina conquests.  And cannot select 1st when cold (and even when warm, tend to have to put in 2nd before selecting 1st)
clutch dragging.
Is it cable or hydraulic.?
F23 box with Concentric Slave Cylinder ,hydraulic
shares the brake fluid reservoir i'd think
probably not been bled or seen fresh fluid since new
not got the haynes here  :( (in the car) so will check when i get chance.
plus see where the drain and fill/level  plugs are on the gearbox
may require fluid to work  ;D
you can get an insert for the shifter and bushes gearbox end I think (for the sloppy select)
Gear linkage is cable operated.  I think the issue is the ball/socket at  bottom of gear level, seems to be an awful lot of play in it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 April 2019, 18:53:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2019, 17:48:46
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 18:18:47
Quote from: Andy H on 31 March 2019, 17:53:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2019, 17:14:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2019, 11:44:42
What gearbox issue  :-\
Sloppier than one of Sir Tigs' Marina conquests.  And cannot select 1st when cold (and even when warm, tend to have to put in 2nd before selecting 1st)
clutch dragging.
Is it cable or hydraulic.?
F23 box with Concentric Slave Cylinder ,hydraulic
shares the brake fluid reservoir i'd think
probably not been bled or seen fresh fluid since new
not got the haynes here  :( (in the car) so will check when i get chance.
plus see where the drain and fill/level  plugs are on the gearbox
may require fluid to work  ;D
you can get an insert for the shifter and bushes gearbox end I think (for the sloppy select)
Gear linkage is cable operated.  I think the issue is the ball/socket at  bottom of gear level, seems to be an awful lot of play in it.
there is a repair kit available for the ball/socket at bottom of gear lever  :y
there is a bush kit available for the linkage rods gearbox end
new cables are available  or a complete kit
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 April 2019, 19:39:39
ball bush clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Vauxhall-Astra-Combo-Meriva-Vectra-Zafira-F23-Gear-Shift-Stick-Repair-Bush/322071159931)
kit clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-KIT-GEARSHIFT-LEVER-OPEL-ASTRA-VECTRA-ZAFIRA-FOR-758488/183371306742?fits=Model%3AZafira+A&hash=item2ab1c816f6:g:lZ0AAOSwR6xaj-zl)

gearbox may still need gear oil and clutch line may still need bleeding though  ::)

Shift-bush-repair-instructions clicky pdf (http://x8r-instructions.co.uk/Vauxhall-F23-Gear-Stick-Lever-Shift-Selector-Unit-bush-repair-fix-kit-instructions-install-guide.pdf)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 02 April 2019, 00:12:59
Changed the cam cover seals and spark plugs and what a messy pig of a job that was. and with any luck it might not leak..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 02 April 2019, 01:05:36
replaced the cam cover gasket & plugs, nice easy little job on my desmond  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2019, 01:37:07
Quote from: 78bex on 02 April 2019, 01:05:36
replaced the cam cover gasket & plugs, nice easy little job on my desmond  ::)
The only complication on the V6 is that there are two to do ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 April 2019, 09:35:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2019, 01:37:07
Quote from: 78bex on 02 April 2019, 01:05:36
replaced the cam cover gasket & plugs, nice easy little job on my desmond  ::)
The only complication on the V6 is that there is shed loads of stuff to remove to get at them and then there are two to do ;D

FTFY  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2019, 11:24:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 April 2019, 09:35:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2019, 01:37:07
Quote from: 78bex on 02 April 2019, 01:05:36
replaced the cam cover gasket & plugs, nice easy little job on my desmond  ::)
The only complication on the V6 is that there is shed loads of stuff to remove to get at them and then there are two to do ;D

FTFY  ;)
Bah, it's only ten more bolts :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 April 2019, 12:28:27
Iirc it took me 2hrs to do the ones on my 3L and there were some fag stops in that time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 April 2019, 14:17:59
Quote from: Keith ABS on 01 April 2019, 07:29:43
Have to wait a while Albs. It should be delivered by early next week at the latest.
Monza not sold yet but its the push I need to get it sold so I can use it.
If I tax and insure it, I will forget about the Monza.
47K miles, CV8, 56 plate :y
Annoyingly, the 5.7 VXR I wanted came back on the market on the sunday morning after the sale fell through >:(

Whatsoneofthosethen  ?   ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2019, 14:46:52
Base model ;) 17" wheels and Omega sized brakes with better calipers. Still good for 330 bhp rwd v8 entertainment  8)

And very easy tunable to 600+bhp. Which is nice.

The CV8 is actually a sound choice as it's unlikely to have been ragged within an inch of its life. Also a bit of a sleeper as it looks like an Omega coupe 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:46:21
So for MigV6's benefit, its a Monaro.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:54:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2019, 19:39:39
ball bush clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Vauxhall-Astra-Combo-Meriva-Vectra-Zafira-F23-Gear-Shift-Stick-Repair-Bush/322071159931)
kit clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-KIT-GEARSHIFT-LEVER-OPEL-ASTRA-VECTRA-ZAFIRA-FOR-758488/183371306742?fits=Model%3AZafira+A&hash=item2ab1c816f6:g:lZ0AAOSwR6xaj-zl)

gearbox may still need gear oil and clutch line may still need bleeding though  ::)

Shift-bush-repair-instructions clicky pdf (http://x8r-instructions.co.uk/Vauxhall-F23-Gear-Stick-Lever-Shift-Selector-Unit-bush-repair-fix-kit-instructions-install-guide.pdf)
Thanks :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2019, 16:18:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:46:21
So for MigV6's benefit, its a Monaro.
Ah yes :-[ minor detail ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 April 2019, 16:41:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:54:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2019, 19:39:39
ball bush clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Vauxhall-Astra-Combo-Meriva-Vectra-Zafira-F23-Gear-Shift-Stick-Repair-Bush/322071159931)
kit clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-KIT-GEARSHIFT-LEVER-OPEL-ASTRA-VECTRA-ZAFIRA-FOR-758488/183371306742?fits=Model%3AZafira+A&hash=item2ab1c816f6:g:lZ0AAOSwR6xaj-zl)

gearbox may still need gear oil and clutch line may still need bleeding though  ::)

Shift-bush-repair-instructions clicky pdf (http://x8r-instructions.co.uk/Vauxhall-F23-Gear-Stick-Lever-Shift-Selector-Unit-bush-repair-fix-kit-instructions-install-guide.pdf)
Thanks :)
no problem  ;)
Those internet links should have your knob stiff again in no time at all  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 April 2019, 17:36:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 April 2019, 16:41:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:54:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2019, 19:39:39
ball bush clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Vauxhall-Astra-Combo-Meriva-Vectra-Zafira-F23-Gear-Shift-Stick-Repair-Bush/322071159931)
kit clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPAIR-KIT-GEARSHIFT-LEVER-OPEL-ASTRA-VECTRA-ZAFIRA-FOR-758488/183371306742?fits=Model%3AZafira+A&hash=item2ab1c816f6:g:lZ0AAOSwR6xaj-zl)

gearbox may still need gear oil and clutch line may still need bleeding though  ::)

Shift-bush-repair-instructions clicky pdf (http://x8r-instructions.co.uk/Vauxhall-F23-Gear-Stick-Lever-Shift-Selector-Unit-bush-repair-fix-kit-instructions-install-guide.pdf)
Thanks :)
no problem  ;)
Those internet links should have your knob stiff again in no time at all  ;D
You're learning, Dave. Chortle  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 18:55:37
Dodgy links on the Internet giving me a stiff knob? Who'd of thought it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 April 2019, 19:02:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 18:55:37
Dodgy links on the Internet giving me a stiff knob? Who'd of thought it.
NO no no
it's "Dodgy links" that's making your knob floppy  :P

the interweb links I posted are for your favourite internet auction site  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 April 2019, 19:22:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:46:21
So for MigV6's benefit, its a Monaro.
Not one of these

(http://www.gbclassiccars.co.uk/images/modelgalleries/jensencv83.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 April 2019, 19:28:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:46:21
So for MigV6's benefit, its a Monaro.

Thanks.  :y...………..although I found out a couple of hours ago when I asked my manager. He is an ABS man, knows Keith, and had a "V8 Omega coupe" when he first started here, so knew what a CV8 was.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 April 2019, 12:18:44
Quote from: Andy H on 02 April 2019, 19:22:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2019, 15:46:21
So for MigV6's benefit, its a Monaro.
Not one of these

(http://www.gbclassiccars.co.uk/images/modelgalleries/jensencv83.jpg)

If it's good enough for The Baron..... :y

https://youtu.be/eP_l6dnoYlM (https://youtu.be/eP_l6dnoYlM)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:16:36
Today, I've been playing a lot with my floppy knob, and now its a lot stiffer.

Many thanks to dave the builder for his links on how to make my knob less floppy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:18:25
I've not put the trim back in yet, as the light is starting to fade, and the centre console in particular needs a bloody good clean!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 April 2019, 19:21:37
Filled all 3 of them with fuel, plenty of Nectar points !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 April 2019, 19:30:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:16:36
Today, I've been playing a lot with my floppy knob, and now its a lot stiffer.

:o  :-X
Well done
does it slide in better now  :-\

you still need to think about lubrication  ;D

and if you get TC oil at £25 a tub ,no excuse not too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2019, 20:07:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 April 2019, 19:30:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:16:36
Today, I've been playing a lot with my floppy knob, and now its a lot stiffer.

:o  :-X
Well done
does it slide in better now  :-\

you still need to think about lubrication  ;D

and if you get Tiger Balm at £25 a gallon ,no excuse not too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 06 April 2019, 20:50:43
I should just have set fire to my MV6 instead of trying to fix it.

I was replacing a Rocker gasket, and to get more room I decided to take off the plastic scuttle, and to do this I had to take off the wiper arms, and to do this I had to pull them.

And suddenly I'm missing half of one of my front teeth.

Pictures Here

http://autoshite.com/topic/31221-vaxals-are-shite-part-6-go-to-page-7/?p=1787288

New oil seal on the crank sensor went on later and it currently doesn't seem to be leaking oil anywhere. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2019, 20:59:56
At risk of seeming unsympathetic...

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That'll learn you for removing half the engine bay... I bet you even undid the fuel lines  ::)

There's 40 bolts, two plugs, and three/four hose clips to undo and refit in order to do that job, and not one of them requires anything more than the bonnet to be open...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 April 2019, 21:15:59
Are they genuine or pattern teeth? Shouldn't break that easily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 April 2019, 21:28:16
Why can't I buy genuine Vauxhall toothpaste at TC prices over the counter?
Why????????
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2019, 21:34:19
Quote from: Nick W on 06 April 2019, 21:28:16
Why can't I buy genuine Vauxhall toothpaste at TC prices over the counter?
Why????????
Just because.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2019, 01:51:35
Having now seen your picture... Ouch.  :o

You just need to think up a more creative reason for it... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 April 2019, 10:39:58
You can get a puller to remove stiff wiper arms  :y
Don't need to chew them off with your teeth  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 April 2019, 12:58:38
Washed the Merc, new CDs put in changer ( old school I'm afraid) glass all cleaned with Auto Glym looks a treat.😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 April 2019, 16:27:38
Fitted new SCV to the Astra.... attempt two was more successful than attempt one!, New fuel filter and air filter left to acquire and do and the rear brake caliper needs a little attention but that is a job for another day.

Now have the front and rear shocks, front springs and wishbones for the refreshing of the daily, just got to hack the front bushes out so the poly's can go in then the car can go to Serek's while i'm on holiday to have it all fitted along with another couple of bits sorting and an MOT (Hopefully)!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 April 2019, 16:38:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 April 2019, 16:27:38
Fitted new SCV to the Astra.... attempt two was more successful than attempt one!

did you do it from underneath  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 April 2019, 17:24:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 April 2019, 16:38:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 April 2019, 16:27:38
Fitted new SCV to the Astra.... attempt two was more successful than attempt one!

did you do it from underneath  :-\

No from above.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 09:14:41
Tried to drive it to a car dealer to look at a new car .. failed to find said car dealer because apparently:

a) The address listed on Autotrader is their house, which is not where their 'yard' is
b) Their yard is either very well camouflaged or just plain hiding
c) They had the telephone manner of a cabbage

Is there some mould that 50% of used car dealers come out of that makes them terribly ill suited to their job, and have the social skills of a wet haddock?! ;D (The other 50% being slimy "salesman", and then there's the few % of ones who actually seem honest - yes, I know, that's more than 100%.. sue me)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 April 2019, 11:56:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 09:14:41
Tried to drive it to a car dealer to look at a new car .. failed to find said car dealer because apparently:

a) The address listed on Autotrader is their house, which is not where their 'yard' is
b) Their yard is either very well camouflaged or just plain hiding
c) They had the telephone manner of a cabbage

Is there some mould that 50% of used car dealers come out of that makes them terribly ill suited to their job, and have the social skills of a wet haddock?! ;D (The other 50% being slimy "salesman", and then there's the few % of ones who actually seem honest - yes, I know, that's more than 100%.. sue me)

No, your analysis works where "few" == 0, which is my experience of the real world.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 12:19:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 April 2019, 11:56:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 09:14:41
Tried to drive it to a car dealer to look at a new car .. failed to find said car dealer because apparently:

a) The address listed on Autotrader is their house, which is not where their 'yard' is
b) Their yard is either very well camouflaged or just plain hiding
c) They had the telephone manner of a cabbage

Is there some mould that 50% of used car dealers come out of that makes them terribly ill suited to their job, and have the social skills of a wet haddock?! ;D (The other 50% being slimy "salesman", and then there's the few % of ones who actually seem honest - yes, I know, that's more than 100%.. sue me)

No, your analysis works where "few" == 0, which is my experience of the real world.  :y

 ;D ;D Well, I added that bit because I thought about Josh..  :)

Must remember to avoid car "dealers" based in Bedford in future, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 April 2019, 13:30:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 12:19:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 April 2019, 11:56:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 09:14:41
Tried to drive it to a car dealer to look at a new car .. failed to find said car dealer because apparently:

a) The address listed on Autotrader is their house, which is not where their 'yard' is
b) Their yard is either very well camouflaged or just plain hiding
c) They had the telephone manner of a cabbage

Is there some mould that 50% of used car dealers come out of that makes them terribly ill suited to their job, and have the social skills of a wet haddock?! ;D (The other 50% being slimy "salesman", and then there's the few % of ones who actually seem honest - yes, I know, that's more than 100%.. sue me)

No, your analysis works where "few" == 0, which is my experience of the real world.  :y

 ;D ;D Well, I added that bit because I thought about Josh..  :)

Must remember to avoid car "dealers" based in Bedford in future, though.
Josh is in a curry-dodging category of his own. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2019, 18:10:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 April 2019, 19:30:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:16:36
Today, I've been playing a lot with my floppy knob, and now its a lot stiffer.

:o  :-X
Well done
does it slide in better now  :-\

you still need to think about lubrication  ;D

and if you get TC oil at £25 a tub ,no excuse not too  ;D
It (was) now fine, every gear selectable, but the gearstick never returned in neutral to between 3/4th.  I've now got plenty of plusgas onto the pivot point at gearbox end (and now works fine), and now need to add light oil to it (initially - then try to get more manly oil there).  Probably a long, shaped stick to run oil down.  Or rattle something off the printer, but that means designing something.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2019, 18:13:11
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 12:19:02
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 April 2019, 11:56:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 April 2019, 09:14:41
Tried to drive it to a car dealer to look at a new car .. failed to find said car dealer because apparently:

a) The address listed on Autotrader is their house, which is not where their 'yard' is
b) Their yard is either very well camouflaged or just plain hiding
c) They had the telephone manner of a cabbage

Is there some mould that 50% of used car dealers come out of that makes them terribly ill suited to their job, and have the social skills of a wet haddock?! ;D (The other 50% being slimy "salesman", and then there's the few % of ones who actually seem honest - yes, I know, that's more than 100%.. sue me)

No, your analysis works where "few" == 0, which is my experience of the real world.  :y

 ;D ;D Well, I added that bit because I thought about Josh..  :)

Must remember to avoid car "dealers" based in Bedford in future, though.
My last car came from some numpties in Bedfordshire....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 April 2019, 18:18:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2019, 18:10:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 April 2019, 19:30:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:16:36
Today, I've been playing a lot with my floppy knob, and now its a lot stiffer.

:o  :-X
Well done
does it slide in better now  :-\

you still need to think about lubrication  ;D

and if you get TC oil at £25 a tub ,no excuse not too  ;D
It (was) now fine, every gear selectable, but the gearstick never returned in neutral to between 3/4th.  I've now got plenty of plusgas onto the pivot point at gearbox end (and now works fine), and now need to add light oil to it (initially - then try to get more manly oil there).  Probably a long, shaped stick to run oil down.  Or rattle something off the printer, but that means designing something.

I just squirt white grease on all the links .the cheap cans I get have a red straw ,like WD40, or rob the nozzle and straw off a WD40 can and put it on white grease can
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2019, 18:19:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 April 2019, 18:18:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2019, 18:10:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 April 2019, 19:30:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:16:36
Today, I've been playing a lot with my floppy knob, and now its a lot stiffer.

:o  :-X
Well done
does it slide in better now  :-\

you still need to think about lubrication  ;D

and if you get TC oil at £25 a tub ,no excuse not too  ;D
It (was) now fine, every gear selectable, but the gearstick never returned in neutral to between 3/4th.  I've now got plenty of plusgas onto the pivot point at gearbox end (and now works fine), and now need to add light oil to it (initially - then try to get more manly oil there).  Probably a long, shaped stick to run oil down.  Or rattle something off the printer, but that means designing something.

I just squirt white grease on all the links .the cheap cans I get have a red straw ,like WD40, or rob the nozzle and straw off a WD40 can and put it on white grease can
Cant get remotely near it, the straw wound have to be at least 18" long.

I want to get some light oil in that area first, let it soak in a bit :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 April 2019, 18:56:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2019, 18:19:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 April 2019, 18:18:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2019, 18:10:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 April 2019, 19:30:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 April 2019, 19:16:36
Today, I've been playing a lot with my floppy knob, and now its a lot stiffer.

:o  :-X
Well done
does it slide in better now  :-\

you still need to think about lubrication  ;D

and if you get TC oil at £25 a tub ,no excuse not too  ;D
It (was) now fine, every gear selectable, but the gearstick never returned in neutral to between 3/4th.  I've now got plenty of plusgas onto the pivot point at gearbox end (and now works fine), and now need to add light oil to it (initially - then try to get more manly oil there).  Probably a long, shaped stick to run oil down.  Or rattle something off the printer, but that means designing something.

I just squirt white grease on all the links .the cheap cans I get have a red straw ,like WD40, or rob the nozzle and straw off a WD40 can and put it on white grease can
Cant get remotely near it, the straw wound have to be at least 18" long.

I want to get some light oil in that area first, let it soak in a bit :)
TBH I've not looked at the Zafira linkages ,I did replace the reverse switch via the N/S wheel arch.
I have used the insulation stripped off copper cable as flexable extension for the straw before now (and you can daisy-chain several)
 I have to look at the Zafira tomorrow ,reported spanner light on briefly under hard load,(uphill 70mph in 5th  ::))
 I will look at the gear linkages then
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 09 April 2019, 15:55:05
 Agreed a price for some proper coloured wheels for the Monaro :y
get the disgusting black things off of it :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:11:05
We discussed the possibility of scrapping TBE, as I doubt Countrywide/Flogas are ever going to fix the pump at Banburyshire, mostly because they are a bunch of useless self-abusers.  She has no other viable options for LPG, so she might end up with a tractor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 April 2019, 18:17:17
Quote from: Keith ABS on 09 April 2019, 15:55:05
Agreed a price for some proper coloured wheels for the Monaro :y
get the disgusting black things off of it :o

Would it have been cheaper to have them re-furbed, and a colour change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 April 2019, 18:24:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:11:05
We discussed the possibility of scrapping TBE, as I doubt Countrywide/Flogas are ever going to fix the pump at Banburyshire, mostly because they are a bunch of useless self-abusers.  She has no other viable options for LPG, so she might end up with a tractor.
why scrapping  :o
surely it would get good money if sold to someone who lives near LPG outlets
if it is just down to fuel running costs ,buy a LPG tank and transfer pump
what's the worst that could happen  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
Its an Omega, its worth more in baked beanz tins.  Cant be doing with the hassle of selling if truth be known.  And its getting a tidy list of summer jobs - steering idler, cambelt kit, front sensor etc.

Its not decided though. She likes it, I like it, but its reliant on Flogas fixing a pump that errored last summer. And that's looking less likely.  Being a 3.2, it just ain't economical enough, and a change of lift share means a significant jump in mileage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 April 2019, 18:50:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
Its an Omega, its worth more in baked beanz tins.  Cant be doing with the hassle of selling if truth be known.  And its getting a tidy list of summer jobs - steering idler, cambelt kit, front sensor etc.

Its not decided though. She likes it, I like it, but its reliant on Flogas fixing a pump that errored last summer. And that's looking less likely.  Being a 3.2, it just ain't economical enough, and a change of lift share means a significant jump in mileage.
Spanner meet ,morning of Brackley meet ? I'm sure a few would help out  :-\
I would  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 April 2019, 20:14:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 April 2019, 18:50:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
Its an Omega, its worth more in baked beanz tins.  Cant be doing with the hassle of selling if truth be known.  And its getting a tidy list of summer jobs - steering idler, cambelt kit, front sensor etc.

Its not decided though. She likes it, I like it, but its reliant on Flogas fixing a pump that errored last summer. And that's looking less likely.  Being a 3.2, it just ain't economical enough, and a change of lift share means a significant jump in mileage.
Spanner meet ,morning of Brackley meet ? I'm sure a few would help out  :-\
I would  :y

Yes I could help remove the Irmscher kit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 April 2019, 20:20:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 April 2019, 20:14:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 April 2019, 18:50:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
Its an Omega, its worth more in baked beanz tins.  Cant be doing with the hassle of selling if truth be known.  And its getting a tidy list of summer jobs - steering idler, cambelt kit, front sensor etc.

Its not decided though. She likes it, I like it, but its reliant on Flogas fixing a pump that errored last summer. And that's looking less likely.  Being a 3.2, it just ain't economical enough, and a change of lift share means a significant jump in mileage.
Spanner meet ,morning of Brackley meet ? I'm sure a few would help out  :-\
I would  :y

Yes I could help remove the Irmscher kit.
I'm not sure removing the weight of the Irmscher kit would help improve the MPG OR increase TB's incentive to keep TBE  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 April 2019, 20:27:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 April 2019, 20:20:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 April 2019, 20:14:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 April 2019, 18:50:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
Its an Omega, its worth more in baked beanz tins.  Cant be doing with the hassle of selling if truth be known.  And its getting a tidy list of summer jobs - steering idler, cambelt kit, front sensor etc.

Its not decided though. She likes it, I like it, but its reliant on Flogas fixing a pump that errored last summer. And that's looking less likely.  Being a 3.2, it just ain't economical enough, and a change of lift share means a significant jump in mileage.
Spanner meet ,morning of Brackley meet ? I'm sure a few would help out  :-\
I would  :y

Yes I could help remove the Irmscher kit.
I'm not sure removing the weight of the Irmscher kit would help improve the MPG OR increase TB's incentive to keep TBE  ;D
Well I was going to attach standard parts back on (the scrap / rubbish items behind my shed)  ::) ;D

Anyway, the real startling point here is this.....
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
I like it

TB's first ever admission that he likes a Facelift Omega, anytime soon he'll be saying how much he likes the soft touch buttons and switches and the fact they don't rust....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 11 April 2019, 23:37:03
Hopefully stopped the coolant leak and topped up with antifreeze. and despite my testing the alarm horn out of the car and finding it working it never did work again when I put it back on the car. so in went another horn I've had for years and when I deliberately set the alarm off it tooted like it should so im happy. just the oil/air/fuel filters to sort now with a couple of other items and it should keep going for a bit longer with any luck..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 12 April 2019, 10:15:37
 
Would it have been cheaper to have them re-furbed, and a colour change.

Same price Big Grif and they don't need refurbing
So, if I can find so one who likes black wheels, can sell them on
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 15:57:00
Fitted some new LPG injectors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 16:38:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 15:57:00
Fitted some new LPG injectors.
Like for like or summat different  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 16:44:17
Washed and polished the Trolley...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FVKLmUz6cVwmGsP68

Scrubs up alright considering it's 183k miles 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 16:56:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 16:44:17
Washed and polished the Trolley...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FVKLmUz6cVwmGsP68

Scrubs up alright considering it's 183k miles 8)
looks very tidy  :)
are they about the size of a meriva  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 17:04:38
Alot more space inside, especially being the long wheelbase one :y

3.6 - 3.8 metres long ;)

Boot is probably a similar size...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 17:20:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 16:38:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 15:57:00
Fitted some new LPG injectors.
Like for like or summat different  :-\

Same as it started off with - a pair of Valtek type 30s. Sub-£30 for a 3 pot rail. Should pay for themselves in a couple of tanks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 April 2019, 17:29:06
Scrounged the use of a Hydragas pump, and pumped up the Metro. Which confirmed my suspicion that the kid I bought it off had fitted individualising valves and not pressurised the displacers! A few pumps on each corner brought it up 30mm all round and now the suspension works, although the back is bit firm. Other advantages are that the overly wide rear wheels don't look so silly, it has some ground clearance and it no longer looks broken.


I'll polish it at the weekend ready for the Dockyard show at Easter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 17:31:34
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 17:20:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 16:38:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 April 2019, 15:57:00
Fitted some new LPG injectors.
Like for like or summat different  :-\

Same as it started off with - a pair of Valtek type 30s. Sub-£30 for a 3 pot rail. Should pay for themselves in a couple of tanks.
Can't really argue with that  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2019, 10:36:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 April 2019, 20:27:17
Anyway, the real startling point here is this.....
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
I like it

TB's first ever admission that he likes a Facelift Omega, anytime soon he'll be saying how much he likes the soft touch buttons and switches and the fact they don't rust....
Obviously I liked the MFL more. The MFL was the pinnacle, before the bean counters took charge.

But its cheap to fuel (when fuel is available), cheap to tax for its size/power, cheap to insure, and chavved up, looks good and different. Its just about quick enough, its supremely comfortable. Whats not to like.

Oh, and the interior mirror is on the memory, and it sets the clock itself. Unlike the stupid Jag.


But all Omegas rust like a bastard :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 13 April 2019, 16:04:00
Changed the oil and filter and smashed my thumb on the idler. and then opened the glovebox and had the handle fall off completely and now I cant even close the thing..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 16:25:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 April 2019, 10:36:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 April 2019, 20:27:17
Anyway, the real startling point here is this.....
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2019, 18:43:13
I like it

TB's first ever admission that he likes a Facelift Omega, anytime soon he'll be saying how much he likes the soft touch buttons and switches and the fact they don't rust....
Obviously I liked the MFL more. The MFL was the pinnacle, before the bean counters took charge.

But its cheap to fuel (when fuel is available), cheap to tax for its size/power, cheap to insure, and chavved up, looks good and different. Its just about quick enough, its supremely comfortable. Whats not to like.

Oh, and the interior mirror is on the memory, and it sets the clock itself. Unlike the stupid Jag.


But all Omegas rust like a bastard :(

It's the age old problem, what do you replace them with if you want something that has all the good attributes of a V6 Omega but about 5 - 8 years old and under £8K.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 17:43:24
We've had all this before.....there really isn't anything. It's the same with BMW's of the same era. They were brilliant cars, but modern ones aren't the same.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2019, 18:12:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 16:25:28
It's the age old problem, what do you replace them with if you want something that has all the good attributes of a V6 Omega but about 5 - 8 years old and under £8K.
Low spec 2011 XFs are starting to fall into that bracket, but in your case, check the boot size. Trouble with other rwd marques from that era, base spec means poverty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 April 2019, 18:19:21
Washed it, took some photos, and put it for sale on Gumtree,, now let's wait for all the scammers, and eejits ringing up, that's my fun for the week sorted... ;D

Not telling what's replaced it yet, it's petrol, and has a turbo,   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 19:05:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 April 2019, 18:12:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 16:25:28
It's the age old problem, what do you replace them with if you want something that has all the good attributes of a V6 Omega but about 5 - 8 years old and under £8K.
Low spec 2011 XFs are starting to fall into that bracket, but in your case, check the boot size. Trouble with other rwd marques from that era, base spec means poverty.

Yes looked at a couple of XF's, no good for me as boot is far to small and access to it is too narrow, plus I wasn't overly convinced by the handling (that said the vehicles I tested were 5 years old so not the freshest of suspension).

Low spec... No thanks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2019, 19:55:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 13 April 2019, 18:19:21
Washed it, took some photos, and put it for sale on Gumtree,, now let's wait for all the scammers, and eejits ringing up, that's my fun for the week sorted... ;D

Not telling what's replaced it yet, it's petrol, and has a turbo,   :)
V70 T6 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 April 2019, 19:57:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2019, 19:55:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 13 April 2019, 18:19:21
Washed it, took some photos, and put it for sale on Gumtree,, now let's wait for all the scammers, and eejits ringing up, that's my fun for the week sorted... ;D

Not telling what's replaced it yet, it's petrol, and has a turbo,   :)
V70 T6 :D
.

Er no.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2019, 20:08:49
1.6 Astra :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 13 April 2019, 20:09:14
Well after the Omega cruising through it's annual test a couple weeks ago once home and in the garage I noticed a large pool of coolent under it .
tcalss HBV sprung a leak . € 30 from main dealer seen a new one on the work bench.
On the x20xev the access space is , mmmm, challenged and after trying pliers , mole grips and the correct hose clip pliers I gave up ,ordered and got the remote extension version.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BlueSpot-Flexible-Long-Reach-Locking-Hose-Clip-Clamp-Pliers-Removal-Remover/222992153486?epid=1964514964&hash=item33eb5e3b8e:g:O7AAAOSw1nRbCCvI&redirect=mobile
This did the job in minutes.
Filled up the cooling system and noticed some beads of water under bottom hose .
Radiator goosed......leaking from core at bottom under bottom hose. Ho hum !
Decided to buy locally instead on line in case of damage in transit. Had to buy one equipped with trans oil cooler asall seem to be sold that way.
Took opportunity to tidy up wiring insulation with fabric tape , derusted, painted and waxoyled first time exposed areas in 17 years ownership using my new Lidl waxoyl gun ( which at € 8 is an absolute gem ) .
All reassembled and tested ,fan coming in at 90 c , no leaks , happy chappy. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:38:38
Did a bit of maintenance today. Lifted the bonnet and pulled the dipstick out. There was black, slippy stuff on the end of it. Put it back and closed the bonnet. That was enough maintenance for one day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 20:43:38
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:38:38
Did a bit of maintenance today. Lifted the bonnet and pulled the dipstick out. There was black, slippy stuff on the end of it. Put it back and closed the bonnet. That was enough maintenance for one day.
did you wet it all down with a hose pipe  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:46:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 20:43:38
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:38:38
Did a bit of maintenance today. Lifted the bonnet and pulled the dipstick out. There was black, slippy stuff on the end of it. Put it back and closed the bonnet. That was enough maintenance for one day.
did you wet it all down with a hose pipe  :-\
Come on, I was knackered after that little lot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 21:00:49
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:46:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 20:43:38
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:38:38
Did a bit of maintenance today. Lifted the bonnet and pulled the dipstick out. There was black, slippy stuff on the end of it. Put it back and closed the bonnet. That was enough maintenance for one day.
did you wet it all down with a hose pipe  :-\
Come on, I was knackered after that little lot.
??? who's doing fire watching then  :-\ Mrs Stemo  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 21:13:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 21:00:49
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:46:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 20:43:38
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:38:38
Did a bit of maintenance today. Lifted the bonnet and pulled the dipstick out. There was black, slippy stuff on the end of it. Put it back and closed the bonnet. That was enough maintenance for one day.
did you wet it all down with a hose pipe  :-\
Come on, I was knackered after that little lot.
??? who's doing fire watching then  :-\ Mrs Stemo  :-\
I have moved her car so as to leave a couple of the neighbours in a more vulnerable position.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 21:25:35
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 21:13:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 21:00:49
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:46:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2019, 20:43:38
Quote from: STEMO on 13 April 2019, 20:38:38
Did a bit of maintenance today. Lifted the bonnet and pulled the dipstick out. There was black, slippy stuff on the end of it. Put it back and closed the bonnet. That was enough maintenance for one day.
did you wet it all down with a hose pipe  :-\
Come on, I was knackered after that little lot.
??? who's doing fire watching then  :-\ Mrs Stemo  :-\
I have moved her car so as to leave a couple of the neighbours in a more vulnerable position.  ;D
Good man  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 14 April 2019, 06:41:52
 Tucked the V8 up into the garage by bringing the Monza out
To unwell to go to the autojumble at Bovingdon today so will do the cafe meet and then a drive in the Monza to wake up a few people
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 April 2019, 14:37:34
Changed the front pads on the terracan, also bought timing, aux and power steering pump belts, it's early on the project list once I have a garage to do it in.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 April 2019, 17:25:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 19:05:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 April 2019, 18:12:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 16:25:28
It's the age old problem, what do you replace them with if you want something that has all the good attributes of a V6 Omega but about 5 - 8 years old and under £8K.
Low spec 2011 XFs are starting to fall into that bracket, but in your case, check the boot size. Trouble with other rwd marques from that era, base spec means poverty.

Yes looked at a couple of XF's, no good for me as boot is far to small and access to it is too narrow, plus I wasn't overly convinced by the handling (that said the vehicles I tested were 5 years old so not the freshest of suspension).

Low spec... No thanks.
Low spec is relative. They are all well specced, even the bottom end Luxury.  But irrelevant, if the boot is too small :).  I think you are in for a struggle to get a saloon with a boot as big and accessible as an Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 April 2019, 17:32:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 April 2019, 17:25:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 19:05:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 April 2019, 18:12:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 13 April 2019, 16:25:28
It's the age old problem, what do you replace them with if you want something that has all the good attributes of a V6 Omega but about 5 - 8 years old and under £8K.
Low spec 2011 XFs are starting to fall into that bracket, but in your case, check the boot size. Trouble with other rwd marques from that era, base spec means poverty.

Yes looked at a couple of XF's, no good for me as boot is far to small and access to it is too narrow, plus I wasn't overly convinced by the handling (that said the vehicles I tested were 5 years old so not the freshest of suspension).

Low spec... No thanks.
Low spec is relative. They are all well specced, even the bottom end Luxury.  But irrelevant, if the boot is too small :).  I think you are in for a struggle to get a saloon with a boot as big and accessible as an Omega.

Forget how large the XF boot is.

The car is essentially a 2+2 unless the driver and front seat passenger happen to be a dwarf or midget.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 April 2019, 17:37:07
I can fit in the back comfortably enough....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2019, 08:36:18
Yes X250 is not to bad, the X260 being much much better but no V8 option
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2019, 17:55:36
Had a random flip round Autotrader, seeing if there is anything to replace TBE with.  Unsurprisingly, it wasn't a fruitful exercise.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 April 2019, 18:34:33
spent a few days looking at all the car trader sites to find a  zafira B  to replace the last corsa on the fleet,  7 seats needed apparently  :-\ corsa has a boot that you could cram at least one body into  ::)
seen some right heaps , why do people lie when they advertise cars  >:(
drove many miles to see junk ,only fit for scrapping
then , get sent a link for one local by my brother , about 20 houses down the street .
(so close, i walked   :o :D)
mint car,lovely people, 12 months mot ,deal done , :)
collect tomorrow , will need to do the cambelt (i think Terry has a guide  ;D) etc and check it over,rustproof etc before it joins the fleet (even though it has a new MOT) because it's family  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 April 2019, 19:38:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 April 2019, 18:34:33
spent a few days looking at all the car trader sites to find a  zafira B  to replace the last corsa on the fleet,  7 seats needed apparently  :-\ corsa has a boot that you could cram at least one body into  ::)
seen some right heaps , why do people lie when they advertise cars  >:(
drove many miles to see junk ,only fit for scrapping
then , get sent a link for one local by my brother , about 20 houses down the street .
(so close, i walked   :o :D)
mint car,lovely people, 12 months mot ,deal done , :)
collect tomorrow , will need to do the cambelt (i think Terry has a guide  ;D) etc and check it over,rustproof etc before it joins the fleet (even though it has a new MOT) because it's family  ::)
Do you ever have time to do any actual building, or do you have minions for that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 21 April 2019, 19:47:32
Used the Merc for the commute to work , just makes me believe what an absolute bargain this car was odometer clicked over to 40,000 miles on the journey home , had it 3.5 years and it hasn't missed a beat.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 April 2019, 19:56:08
Quote from: STEMO on 21 April 2019, 19:38:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 April 2019, 18:34:33
spent a few days looking at all the car trader sites to find a  zafira B  to replace the last corsa on the fleet,  7 seats needed apparently  :-\ corsa has a boot that you could cram at least one body into  ::)
seen some right heaps , why do people lie when they advertise cars  >:(
drove many miles to see junk ,only fit for scrapping
then , get sent a link for one local by my brother , about 20 houses down the street .
(so close, i walked   :o :D)
mint car,lovely people, 12 months mot ,deal done , :)
collect tomorrow , will need to do the cambelt (i think Terry has a guide  ;D) etc and check it over,rustproof etc before it joins the fleet (even though it has a new MOT) because it's family  ::)
Do you ever have time to do any actual building, or do you have minions for that?
i spend far too much time fixing and managing  the fleet of rusty vauxhalls  :D ;D but do manage to get a few building jobs done ,though ,currently renovating home too, so many paid jobs are turned down or people wait till i can get round to them  , plus side i'm never short of work,  down side i'm not getting rich  :D but family is important to me  :-[ they know sod all about cars ,I do (well rusty vauxhalls anyway )  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 22 April 2019, 08:58:19
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 April 2019, 19:56:08
Quote from: STEMO on 21 April 2019, 19:38:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 April 2019, 18:34:33
spent a few days looking at all the car trader sites to find a  zafira B  to replace the last corsa on the fleet,  7 seats needed apparently  :-\ corsa has a boot that you could cram at least one body into  ::)
seen some right heaps , why do people lie when they advertise cars  >:(
drove many miles to see junk ,only fit for scrapping
then , get sent a link for one local by my brother , about 20 houses down the street .
(so close, i walked   :o :D)
mint car,lovely people, 12 months mot ,deal done , :)
collect tomorrow , will need to do the cambelt (i think Terry has a guide  ;D) etc and check it over,rustproof etc before it joins the fleet (even though it has a new MOT) because it's family  ::)
Do you ever have time to do any actual building, or do you have minions for that?
i spend far too much time fixing and managing  the fleet of rusty vauxhalls  :D ;D but do manage to get a few building jobs done ,though ,currently renovating home too, so many paid jobs are turned down or people wait till i can get round to them  , plus side i'm never short of work,  down side i'm not getting rich  :D but family is important to me  :-[ they know sod all about cars ,I do (well rusty vauxhalls anyway )  ;D :D
My sentiments exactly, Dave. I support my four children any way I can, and providing them with transport is how I do it, It was Omegas for many years, but now they are rusting away, so they will have to make do with Astras.
Jonny came to lunch yesterday, arriving in his 2010 171K miles Astra, due MOT May 18th, and leaving in the 2006 150K miles red Astra I bought 12 April 2019, now sorted. When he had left, I test drove his Astra, goes very well, and I noticed it lacked the front end clonking of the red Astra - drop links or steering rack play?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 April 2019, 09:24:59
could be many things Terry ,drop links is a very common clonk
as you don't have it now to check  ::) advise the driver to not push the car too hard, until you have had time to look  :y
shocks,broken springs,strut top mounts ,inner and outer T.R ends or wishbones are all possibilities . may even be something loose ,non suspension related .

hopefully the 2010 astra will not need much and you will get the red one back quickly to diagnose what is clonking
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 April 2019, 10:27:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.

I had run out in an 08 Aero estate last week,260 ponys and very nice but £555 road tax is a bitter pill to swallow,they only want a grand for the car but the tax niggles me
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 10:46:41
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 10:27:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.

I had run out in an 08 Aero estate last week,260 ponys and very nice but £555 road tax is a bitter pill to swallow,they only want a grand for the car but the tax niggles me
.

Depending on it's milage, that's very cheap for a slab aero, I think mine is about the same as the barge was, I was hoping it was going to be less, it might even do 30mpg, so my mate reckons, as he gets 34mpg from his.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 April 2019, 13:52:29
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 10:46:41
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 10:27:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.

I had run out in an 08 Aero estate last week,260 ponys and very nice but £555 road tax is a bitter pill to swallow,they only want a grand for the car but the tax niggles me
.

Depending on it's milage, that's very cheap for a slab aero, I think mine is about the same as the barge was, I was hoping it was going to be less, it might even do 30mpg, so my mate reckons, as he gets 34mpg from his.

9-3 or 9-5?  ???  I always quite fancied a 9-5 estate.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 14:25:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 13:52:29
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 10:46:41
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 10:27:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.

I had run out in an 08 Aero estate last week,260 ponys and very nice but £555 road tax is a bitter pill to swallow,they only want a grand for the car but the tax niggles me
.

Depending on it's milage, that's very cheap for a slab aero, I think mine is about the same as the barge was, I was hoping it was going to be less, it might even do 30mpg, so my mate reckons, as he gets 34mpg from his.

9-3 or 9-5?  ???  I always quite fancied a 9-5 estate.  :y

9-3, vector anniversary estate, in rare silver, .. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 April 2019, 20:48:28
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 10:46:41
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 10:27:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.

I had run out in an 08 Aero estate last week,260 ponys and very nice but £555 road tax is a bitter pill to swallow,they only want a grand for the car but the tax niggles me
.

Depending on it's milage, that's very cheap for a slab aero, I think mine is about the same as the barge was, I was hoping it was going to be less, it might even do 30mpg, so my mate reckons, as he gets 34mpg from his.

It is cheap(130k miles),auto with steering wheel paddles,averaging about 25 mpg doing Shortish runs locally,im still tempted  as its in lovely condition but it would  mean my Merc going and not sure I'm  ready for that  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 23 April 2019, 07:36:20
 Washed the Monza and the Zaf
Monza being viewed by an Irishman flying in on Thursday :y
Zaf was supposed to be viewed by someone who never turned up yesterday afternoon >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 23 April 2019, 16:08:54
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 20:48:28
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 10:46:41
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 10:27:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.

I had run out in an 08 Aero estate last week,260 ponys and very nice but £555 road tax is a bitter pill to swallow,they only want a grand for the car but the tax niggles me
.

Depending on it's milage, that's very cheap for a slab aero, I think mine is about the same as the barge was, I was hoping it was going to be less, it might even do 30mpg, so my mate reckons, as he gets 34mpg from his.

It is cheap(130k miles),auto with steering wheel paddles,averaging about 25 mpg doing Shortish runs locally,im still tempted  as its in lovely condition but it would  mean my Merc going and not sure I'm  ready for that  :-X

Similar spec to mine, auto with flappy paddles, think mine is the little one only 210bhp.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 April 2019, 16:40:05
Quote from: biggriffin on 23 April 2019, 16:08:54
Similar spec to mine, auto with flappy paddles, think mine is the little one only 210bhp.

The 9-3 four pots topped out at 210bhp, 260-300 was available from the 2.8T v6 depending on year/spec. The 2.3T in the 9-5's went up to 230-260bhp from the factory depending on the year.

The 2.3T was available in the previous (wedge shaped) 9-3, but only in limited numbers (special edition called the Viggen, with 230bhp).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 April 2019, 18:39:32
Quote from: jimmy944 on 23 April 2019, 16:40:05
Quote from: biggriffin on 23 April 2019, 16:08:54
Similar spec to mine, auto with flappy paddles, think mine is the little one only 210bhp.

The 9-3 four pots topped out at 210bhp, 260-300 was available from the 2.8T v6 depending on year/spec. The 2.3T in the 9-5's went up to 230-260bhp from the factory depending on the year.

The 2.3T was available in the previous (wedge shaped) 9-3, but only in limited numbers (special edition called the Viggen, with 230bhp).

08 9-5 aero is 260 bhp out of 2.3 four pot ???,quick too but I would imagine busy when its raining trying to keep it straight ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 23 April 2019, 19:19:21
Quote from: henryd on 23 April 2019, 18:39:32
Quote from: jimmy944 on 23 April 2019, 16:40:05
Quote from: biggriffin on 23 April 2019, 16:08:54
Similar spec to mine, auto with flappy paddles, think mine is the little one only 210bhp.

The 9-3 four pots topped out at 210bhp, 260-300 was available from the 2.8T v6 depending on year/spec. The 2.3T in the 9-5's went up to 230-260bhp from the factory depending on the year.

The 2.3T was available in the previous (wedge shaped) 9-3, but only in limited numbers (special edition called the Viggen, with 230bhp).

08 9-5 aero is 260 bhp out of 2.3 four pot ???,quick too but I would imagine busy when its raining trying to keep it straight ;D

That's the trouble with analogue throttle ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 April 2019, 20:20:05
Quote from: henryd on 23 April 2019, 18:39:32
Quote from: jimmy944 on 23 April 2019, 16:40:05
08 9-5 aero is 260 bhp out of 2.3 four pot ???,quick too but I would imagine busy when its raining trying to keep it straight ;D

I've owned 2, both Y reg 9-5 aero, one 230bhp and bone stock. The other had a remap 3" downpipe and a better FPR which generated 295bhp and 325 ft lbs. Both were rubbish at the traffic light grand Prix, and the mapped car would easily spin it's wheels in 3rd on wet surfaces. But, they're barges, not B-road attack vehicles.

What they really excelled at was the 40-80mph pull in 3rd that allowed fast and safe overtaking. The seats were also second only to Volvo in the comfort stakes. (with the caveat that I've never owned an elite omega, which I understand are excellent).

As a quick cheap barge, I love them, and an estate is high on the list to replace the terracan.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2019, 00:12:41
Quote from: biggriffin on 23 April 2019, 19:19:21
Quote from: henryd on 23 April 2019, 18:39:32
Quote from: jimmy944 on 23 April 2019, 16:40:05
Quote from: biggriffin on 23 April 2019, 16:08:54
Similar spec to mine, auto with flappy paddles, think mine is the little one only 210bhp.

The 9-3 four pots topped out at 210bhp, 260-300 was available from the 2.8T v6 depending on year/spec. The 2.3T in the 9-5's went up to 230-260bhp from the factory depending on the year.

The 2.3T was available in the previous (wedge shaped) 9-3, but only in limited numbers (special edition called the Viggen, with 230bhp).

08 9-5 aero is 260 bhp out of 2.3 four pot ???,quick too but I would imagine busy when its raining trying to keep it straight ;D

That's the trouble with analogue throttle fwd induced torque steer.;D

Fixed.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 April 2019, 12:15:00
Oil and filter change on Mrs. AA's Astra, DIY cost £21.22 oil & filter using TC. Slightly less as it only takes 4.5ltrs. of oil.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2019, 19:34:52
Got a LPG burn whilst filling up.

That's gonna smart in the morning :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2019, 22:11:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2019, 19:34:52
Got a LPG burn whilst filling up.

That's gonna smart in the morning :(

Reliability of LPG pumps were shocking, couple I used the filler would get super cold. Had to be quick in releasing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 April 2019, 08:37:06
Reasons why LPG never caught on, number 10387.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 April 2019, 10:44:22
Only LPG pump I've ever managed to freeze myself to is the one for the winches at the gliding club, and that was at an air temperature of about -5, and the filling mechanism was a bit "agricultural"*.


* - open the bleed screw and when the gas stops coming out and liquid starts, the tank has reached 80% fill. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2019, 11:07:10
I got burnt by an LPG pump a few years ago. It stung quite a lot for several days.
But as you know TB, a bit of pain never hurt anyone.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 April 2019, 12:24:27
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 April 2019, 11:07:10
I got burnt by an LPG pump a few years ago. It stung quite a lot for several days.
But as you know TB, a bit of pain never hurt anyone.  ;)


That's why when you fill a gas truck up you wear gloves. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 April 2019, 13:34:41
yesterday ,I prepped the last of the Corsas for MOT ,
my Omega got jealous and decided to wee dex 3 out  :(
hose union where the metal pipe loops over from the cooler  ::)
tightened the hose clamps , need to check the level
Corsa passed it's MOT , no advisories , this morning  :)
wonder how my omega will feel about that  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 April 2019, 13:55:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 April 2019, 13:34:41
wonder how my omega will feel about that  :-X

Watch it doesn't run over your toes for you.. or any buckets.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 April 2019, 14:00:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 April 2019, 13:34:41

Corsa passed it's MOT , no advisories , this morning  :)
wonder how my omega will feel about that  :-X

It'll probably spit it's dummy HBV out!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 April 2019, 14:15:24
Quote from: aaronjb on 25 April 2019, 13:55:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 April 2019, 13:34:41
wonder how my omega will feel about that  :-X

Watch it doesn't run over your toes for you.. or any buckets.
since the "bucket incident" I've installed BARCS  bucket avoidance rear camera  system   :y ;D

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 April 2019, 14:00:03


It'll probably spit it's dummy HBV out!  ;D
I need to refresh the coolant anyway  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 April 2019, 17:17:19
Phoned up to change the insurance from the barge to the slap,,, That'll be £30.. please sir, £25 change over(admin cost) and £5 increase.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 25 April 2019, 17:53:30
 Sold the Monza
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2019, 18:10:16
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2019, 22:11:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2019, 19:34:52
Got a LPG burn whilst filling up.

That's gonna smart in the morning :(

Reliability of LPG pumps were shocking, couple I used the filler would get super cold. Had to be quick in releasing.
Probably more likely your filler TBH.

My burn was from the gas escape upon removal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2019, 18:11:12
Quote from: Migv6 on 25 April 2019, 11:07:10
I got burnt by an LPG pump a few years ago. It stung quite a lot for several days.
But as you know TB, a bit of pain never hurt anyone.  ;)
I couldn't agree more. Whats a bit of pain, it never harmed anyone.

I was right though, it has smarted all day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2019, 22:35:17
And will keep smarting for around a week ime.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 April 2019, 11:18:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2019, 18:10:16
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2019, 22:11:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2019, 19:34:52
Got a LPG burn whilst filling up.

That's gonna smart in the morning :(

Reliability of LPG pumps were shocking, couple I used the filler would get super cold. Had to be quick in releasing.
Probably more likely your filler TBH.

My burn was from the gas escape upon removal.

Filling was fine at other pumps, just one pump was temperamental
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2019, 17:45:15
Quote from: tunnie on 26 April 2019, 11:18:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2019, 18:10:16
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2019, 22:11:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2019, 19:34:52
Got a LPG burn whilst filling up.

That's gonna smart in the morning :(

Reliability of LPG pumps were shocking, couple I used the filler would get super cold. Had to be quick in releasing.
Probably more likely your filler TBH.

My burn was from the gas escape upon removal.

Filling was fine at other pumps, just one pump was temperamental
If the pump nozzle was freezing, its most likely due to a restriction around that area.  I'd expect that if it was the pump, and same for everyone, it would get looked at TBH.

So may be a combo of that pump nozzle being borderline and your filler being borederline, and the result was that. If that makes sense.

The sort of burn you get from touching a frozen nozzle is nowhere near as bad as getting caught by a gas escape when removing.  Hence I've been all gay, and been using aloe vera on my poor index finger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2019, 19:19:44
Tried and failed to drive it earlier.  I feel like a Viagra has got stuck in my neck.  I couldn't even look right at the first roundabout, so I swung round it and straight back home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 April 2019, 19:40:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2019, 19:19:44
Tried and failed to drive it earlier.  I feel like a Viagra has got stuck in my neck.  I couldn't even look right at the first roundabout, so I swung round it and straight back home.

Minor detail, just pull straight out, everyone around here does so it must be ok.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 26 April 2019, 20:54:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2019, 17:45:15
Quote from: tunnie on 26 April 2019, 11:18:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2019, 18:10:16
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2019, 22:11:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2019, 19:34:52
Got a LPG burn whilst filling up.

That's gonna smart in the morning :(

Reliability of LPG pumps were shocking, couple I used the filler would get super cold. Had to be quick in releasing.
Probably more likely your filler TBH.

My burn was from the gas escape upon removal.

Filling was fine at other pumps, just one pump was temperamental
If the pump nozzle was freezing, its most likely due to a restriction around that area.  I'd expect that if it was the pump, and same for everyone, it would get looked at TBH.

So may be a combo of that pump nozzle being borderline and your filler being borederline, and the result was that. If that makes sense.

The sort of burn you get from touching a frozen nozzle is nowhere near as bad as getting caught by a gas escape when removing.  Hence I've been all gay, and been using aloe vera on my poor index finger.

What are you, man or mouse?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2019, 21:04:47
I can hear the squeaking from here :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 April 2019, 10:04:45
Quote from: tunnie on 26 April 2019, 20:54:29
What are you, man or mouse?
A couple of weeks ago, I got, ironically the same finger stuck on the hotend of a 3D printer at ABS temps (240C).  As you can imagine, that made me yelp.

But I reckon a gas burn is every bit as bad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 April 2019, 19:49:46
Broke the V70.  :(

The button on the gear knob broke and fell out, and I can only use D and N.  ::)

It happened just as I was about to set off for Dorset from South Wales and I was in a cul de sac facing the wrong way!  ::)  I managed to turn around by going up on the pavements, which was lucky as the V70 has a crap turning circle.  Once I was pointed in the right direction, I didn't stop until I got home!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 April 2019, 20:18:38
As a temporary fix, if you pop the trim pieces off around the selector you can manually move the linkage (same way as pressing the button) I think.

Its unlikely to be wasted effort as the trim comes off to replace the shifter anyway.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 April 2019, 20:30:19
Quote from: jimmy944 on 27 April 2019, 20:18:38
As a temporary fix, if you pop the trim pieces off around the selector you can manually move the linkage (same way as pressing the button) I think.

Its unlikely to be wasted effort as the trim comes off to replace the shifter anyway.  :y

Thanks Jimmy. Yes I was going to have a look in the manual later to work out how to get at the over ride, because as I can't get it into P, I can't remove the key.  ::)

It seems like a common problem though and there are repair kits for the button. Alternatively, I might go to the scrappy and get another knob, as that looks easy to remove.  :y

Don't think I'll have to replace the shifter... Hopefully!  ::)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 April 2019, 20:31:44
Get me a knob while you're there, mines well had it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 April 2019, 20:34:33
Quote from: STEMO on 27 April 2019, 20:31:44
Get me a knob while you're there, mines well had it.  ;D

Any particular colour or size Uncle STEMO or will anything do?  ???  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 April 2019, 20:35:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 April 2019, 20:34:33
Quote from: STEMO on 27 April 2019, 20:31:44
Get me a knob while you're there, mines well had it.  ;D

Any particular colour or size Uncle STEMO or will anything do?  ???  :)
Not fussed, I'll probably never use it, but just in case like.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 April 2019, 23:02:47
Quote from: STEMO on 27 April 2019, 20:35:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 April 2019, 20:34:33
Quote from: STEMO on 27 April 2019, 20:31:44
Get me a knob while you're there, mines well had it.  ;D

Any particular colour or size Uncle STEMO or will anything do?  ???  :)
Not fussed, I'll probably never use it, but just in case like.  ;D
As Billy Connolly joked in a conversation about pierced nipples*, "I'll just hang it on the door with me boots... Them ridin' days are over..."

* an interview on Aussie telly box circa '95
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2019, 00:23:47
Manged to pull my knob off, played with the rod underneath and got it into park, so I could take the key out and lock it and I think that by manipulating the rod I will be able to drive the car OK.  :y

I now need to decide whether to repair my knob or replace it with a used one.  :P

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2019, 10:38:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 April 2019, 19:49:46
Broke the V70.  :(

The button on the gear knob broke and fell out, and I can only use D and N.  ::)

It happened just as I was about to set off for Dorset from South Wales and I was in a cul de sac facing the wrong way!  ::)  I managed to turn around by going up on the pavements, which was lucky as the V70 has a crap turning circle.  Once I was pointed in the right direction, I didn't stop until I got home!  ;D
Being a bit of a lad, one of the crappier vans they gave me back in the day - a really shagged 2l petrol transit - I always used to think it was really funny every lunchtime to race into the (tiny, tight) carpark where a few of us used to meet for lunch, slam it in reverse whilst still going forward at a rate of knots, and effectively do a handbrake turn so it was facing the right way to leave.  If the handbrake worked, I would have used that instead.

Needless to say, after a few weeks of this, reverse gear just became another neutral.

Rather than yet another driver misuse form, and as I knew it was due for replacement, I just drove around everywhere not using reverse for about the next month :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2019, 16:44:41
Dropping them into second at speed and dumping the clutch was a pretty spectacular way to slow down as well :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2019, 17:19:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2019, 16:44:41
Dropping them into second at speed and dumping the clutch was a pretty spectacular way to slow down as well :-X
I put a 1.8 Belmont into 1st at about 90mph once. That stopped quite quickly as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 April 2019, 18:37:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 April 2019, 17:19:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2019, 16:44:41
Dropping them into second at speed and dumping the clutch was a pretty spectacular way to slow down as well :-X
I put a 1.8 Belmont into 1st at about 90mph once. That stopped quite quickly as well.
A mate of mine did 4th - reverse in a Morris Ital, forgetting that there wasn't a fifth gear.
Apparently that stopped fairly quickly, but not as quickly as the banjo axle and pair of leaf springs it left behind. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2019, 18:43:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2019, 00:23:47
Manged to pull my knob off, played with the rod underneath and got it into park, so I could take the key out and lock it and I think that by manipulating the rod I will be able to drive the car OK.  :y

I now need to decide whether to repair my knob or replace it with a used one.  :P

Had a play with the gearshift (minus knob) and discovered that it's stuck in Park.  :(

So it's a trip to the scrappy tomorrow morning.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2019, 19:18:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2019, 18:43:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2019, 00:23:47
Manged to pull my knob off, played with the rod underneath and got it into park, so I could take the key out and lock it and I think that by manipulating the rod I will be able to drive the car OK.  :y

I now need to decide whether to repair my knob or replace it with a used one.  :P

Had a play with the gearshift (minus knob) and discovered that it's stuck in Park.  :(

So it's a trip to the scrappy tomorrow morning.  ::)
Surely they will collect ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 April 2019, 19:23:20
 Went on a organised drive it day event with the Zaf today :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 April 2019, 20:00:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2019, 19:18:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2019, 18:43:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2019, 00:23:47
Manged to pull my knob off, played with the rod underneath and got it into park, so I could take the key out and lock it and I think that by manipulating the rod I will be able to drive the car OK.  :y

I now need to decide whether to repair my knob or replace it with a used one.  :P

Had a play with the gearshift (minus knob) and discovered that it's stuck in Park.  :(

So it's a trip to the scrappy tomorrow morning.  ::)
Surely they will collect ::)
Tee hee  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 April 2019, 20:22:11
Quote from: STEMO on 28 April 2019, 20:00:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2019, 19:18:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2019, 18:43:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 April 2019, 00:23:47
Manged to pull my knob off, played with the rod underneath and got it into park, so I could take the key out and lock it and I think that by manipulating the rod I will be able to drive the car OK.  :y

I now need to decide whether to repair my knob or replace it with a used one.  :P

Had a play with the gearshift (minus knob) and discovered that it's stuck in Park.  :(

So it's a trip to the scrappy tomorrow morning.  ::)
Surely they will collect ::)
Tee hee  ;D

Pair of knobs.  ::)  Actually I only need one, but I'll see what they have in the morning.   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 April 2019, 12:50:19
So it transpires that the local scrappy no longer allows people to go and have a 'rummage' which is a shame as it was a great place and I'm sure one of the last 'traditional' scrappies that you could go in and remove parts yourself.  :( 

Instead I had another fiddle with the gear lever mechanism and have got it working.... for now....  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2019, 12:57:01
Apparently I have to tolerate a week in a shitbox Renault  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 April 2019, 15:00:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2019, 12:57:01
Apparently I have to tolerate a week in a shitbox Renault  >:(
Don't worry. It won't take you that long to break it. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 29 April 2019, 17:17:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2019, 12:57:01
Apparently I have to tolerate a week in a shitbox Renault  >:(

Your pussy feeling poorly again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 April 2019, 17:58:40
Quote from: jimmy944 on 29 April 2019, 17:17:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2019, 12:57:01
Apparently I have to tolerate a week in a shitbox Renault  >:(

Your pussy feeling poorly again?
At least Opti got a Honda.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 May 2019, 21:23:08
Went and collected the vectra in it's posh frock,, if I can get permission,will try to get to brackley.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 May 2019, 21:34:49
Quote from: biggriffin on 01 May 2019, 21:23:08
Went and collected the vectra in it's posh frock,, if I can get permission,will try to get to brackley.
sneak out  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 May 2019, 15:33:56
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 April 2019, 15:00:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2019, 12:57:01
Apparently I have to tolerate a week in a shitbox Renault  >:(
Don't worry. It won't take you that long to break it. ;)
It had about 1000 miles on it when we picked it up, and plenty of jousting marks.

I'm glad to get out of it, what a heap of crap, and its knackered my back again.

We opened the bonnet, and were surprised to see a turbo, but it didn't help.  Not actually convinced it was working.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 04 May 2019, 23:33:52
Despite trying to avoid yet another pratt on the road he still managed to drive away again just like the last prick after stuffing the nearside wing in. so now i have yet more bloody work to do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 May 2019, 03:54:15
You really should learn to drive more defensively :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 May 2019, 07:15:06
Or buy a main battle tank :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2019, 13:19:01
Put some fuel in it.  Last time I put fuel in it was up around Durham in March :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2019, 17:04:50
Got the pussy all moist and covered in in white stuff.

Then realised, whilst carry it across the kitchen, my bucket has a huge hole in. So half arsed job.


I had intended to wash the Omega, forgetting she was away for the weekend.


To dry the pussy, I took it for a gentle* drive around, and also a stint on the motorway to let it regen as its only done short journeys lately.

Except when a frisky looking Aston was weaving all over my arse, at which point, when the road opened up and I could get past the traffic, we gunned it, but come braking and corners, he had peas for testicles, and I left him.  Very disappointed. Typical Silverstone visitor, all the gear but no idea.  Much like another Silverstone visitor I saw about 20mins later - I couldn't make out if it was an MX5 or MR2 it was that bashed on every panel.  I'm guessing he swapped ends a few times coming off the roundabout at Baynards Green.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 May 2019, 17:09:43
4x4 all cleaned & checked ready to take the tin tent to Yorkshire for a few days..😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 May 2019, 17:23:47
Topped up the windscreen washer bottle on the V70 and contemplated whether to replace the shagged Uniroyal Rainsports that it's currently wearing like for like or take my usual cheap, black and round approach.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 May 2019, 17:50:41
 After spending most of saturday cleaning the Monaro, went out in it to its first show today
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 May 2019, 20:21:10
Drove the posh vectra to Peterborough, seems about as economical as the barge,,  so I don't seem to have saved any money.  Doh!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 May 2019, 22:46:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2019, 17:04:50
Got the pussy all moist and covered in in white stuff.

Then realised, whilst carry it across the kitchen, my bucket has a huge hole in. So half arsed job.


I had intended to wash the Omega, forgetting she was away for the weekend.


To dry the pussy, I took it for a gentle* drive around, and also a stint on the motorway to let it regen as its only done short journeys lately.

Except when a frisky looking Aston was weaving all over my arse, at which point, when the road opened up and I could get past the traffic, we gunned it, but come braking and corners, he had peas for testicles, and I left him.  Very disappointed. Typical Silverstone visitor, all the gear but no idea.  Much like another Silverstone visitor I saw about 20mins later - I couldn't make out if it was an MX5 or MR2 it was that bashed on every panel.  I'm guessing he swapped ends a few times coming off the roundabout at Baynards Green.

How old are you really Jaime?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 May 2019, 23:21:58
12 :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2019, 23:56:03
I would like to know where he finds the clear roads to have all this fun on. The only time I could do that sort of thing around here would be between 2am and 5am.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 May 2019, 08:20:32
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 May 2019, 23:56:03
I would like to know where he finds the clear roads to have all this fun on. The only time I could do that sort of thing around here would be between 2am and 5am.
[/quote.




He's dreaming again dreamt he thrashed an Aston Martin..
😀😁😂




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2019, 10:12:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 05 May 2019, 22:46:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2019, 17:04:50
Got the pussy all moist and covered in in white stuff.

Then realised, whilst carry it across the kitchen, my bucket has a huge hole in. So half arsed job.


I had intended to wash the Omega, forgetting she was away for the weekend.


To dry the pussy, I took it for a gentle* drive around, and also a stint on the motorway to let it regen as its only done short journeys lately.

Except when a frisky looking Aston was weaving all over my arse, at which point, when the road opened up and I could get past the traffic, we gunned it, but come braking and corners, he had peas for testicles, and I left him.  Very disappointed. Typical Silverstone visitor, all the gear but no idea.  Much like another Silverstone visitor I saw about 20mins later - I couldn't make out if it was an MX5 or MR2 it was that bashed on every panel.  I'm guessing he swapped ends a few times coming off the roundabout at Baynards Green.

How old are you really Jaime?
Mrs TB reckons about 5.  I like to think I have eternal youth!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2019, 10:21:55
Quote from: Tilbo on 06 May 2019, 08:20:32



He's dreaming again dreamt he thrashed an Aston Martin..
😀😁😂
I was gutted, as he started well, and I thought it would be good to see how far off the tractor kitty was. But he didn’t do justice to his lovely car.

Having driven a couple of Aston Martins, I know they are skittish in the corners under heavy braking and subsequent getting on the power - like most properly powerful sports cars - so I reckon after the first roundabout he threw the towel in :(. No idea why he didn’t blat me on the next straight though.

I know when I drove one that our resident used car dealer had in the pouring rain, it wouldn’t stay straight on a straight dual carriageway, and I sat me pants as it started to go badly sideways at 90+ with the old bill proceeding up the opposite carriageway. So maybe matey boy yesterday was similar, as roads were a bit damp.



Any speeds quoted are obviously in kph, seeing as I’m a reformed character
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2019, 10:26:33
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 May 2019, 23:56:03
I would like to know where he finds the clear roads to have all this fun on. The only time I could do that sort of thing around here would be between 2am and 5am.
round these parts, many drive at 15mph below the limit, except through villages were they speed up.

I think that’s why chumley was so frisky, spending 5 miles looking for way past.

Annoyingly, this 15mph below the limits is dangerous - 35mph on most roads here - so people do silly overtakes out of frustration, accidents occur, so the council then lowers the limit further. And I fail to grasp why these people then speed up to 45 in the 30 zones???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2019, 11:16:51
Its exactly the same here, apart from no-one seems bothered or wants to overtake anyone. Cant remember the last time I saw a car being driven in a seriously spirited fashion. Seems the Essex boy racers have all died out. Or maybe the authorities are putting some calm down chemicals in the water.
You cant begin to imagine how slow my 190D is, and I have also slowed down a hell of a lot in recent years. Yet I constantly get stuck behind people in nice new modern cars being driven much slower than I want to drive in the 190D.
Single lane national speed limit roads are always a maximum of 40mph. Often a lot less.
No-one knows how to drive anymore, and no-one is interested in driving either. Its a sad situation.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 May 2019, 11:41:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 06 May 2019, 11:16:51
Its exactly the same here, apart from no-one seems bothered or wants to overtake anyone. Cant remember the last time I saw a car being driven in a seriously spirited fashion. Seems the Essex boy racers have all died out. Or maybe the authorities are putting some calm down chemicals in the water.
You cant begin to imagine how slow my 190D is, and I have also slowed down a hell of a lot in recent years. Yet I constantly get stuck behind people in nice new modern cars being driven much slower than I want to drive in the 190D.
Single lane national speed limit roads are always a maximum of 40mph. Often a lot less.
No-one knows how to drive anymore, and no-one is interested in driving either. Its a sad situation.  :(
I suffer from the same problem every day. I reckon it's because the population is ageing, and there are loads of 60 or 70 or even 80 somethings knocking about. I'm a sixty something, but I certainly don't hang about. The warm weather brings out the boy racers at the same time as the 'lovely day, what's the hurry' brigade. A recipe for lots of dangerous driving, on both sides.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 May 2019, 11:45:23
Plus, Albs, I agree about the standard of driving. People just pull out from side streets and change lanes when they feel like, and there is no one around to police it. I was so frustrated at a middle lane hogger on the way back from Sheffield last night, that I nearly took his nose off darting back in. The stupid bastard just flashed me and continued to drive along in the same lane. He had no idea about the point I was trying to make.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2019, 13:37:52

The thing that makes me explode on a daily basis is morons who pull out in front of me, causing me to slow down rather than drive into the back of them, and they then drive along much slower than I had been driving.  >:( >:(
Oh for  a rocket launcher mounted on the roof.  8) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 06 May 2019, 21:59:34
Chill lads ...Chill.
I took the E24 out up over the gloriously sunny Kerry mountains this afternoon ,surprisingly light traffic ,infact almost zero over my favourite 50 mile return drive . I sat at 40 mph ( opps all you old boy racers ...... ;D ) with roof open and Fourplay playing some cool jazz .  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR9L3aabRK4
Need more days like this .....

Anyway , got home and taxed the Omega € 390 for six months , BANG back to reality !
Took it down ( notice the gender neutrality there ..) into town for the annual bedding plant purchase . Love this car .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2019, 23:31:55
A drive over the Kerry mountains would relax anyone, even TB.  :y ;D
Although I remember in the late 70,s watching works rally cars being thrashed around that area, being driven on the absolute limit.
Not relaxing, but so good to watch, its stil in my memory over 40 years later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 07 May 2019, 11:10:53
Noticed my heated seat has stopped working  :(
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Post by: Alnico Blue on 07 May 2019, 11:52:30
Replaced the Backlight bulbs in the MID  after getting good advice from the Brackley meet yesterday.

All pixels showing nice & bright again  . . ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 07 May 2019, 12:03:43
Quote from: Migv6 on 06 May 2019, 23:31:55
A drive over the Kerry mountains would relax anyone, even TB.  :y ;D
Although I remember in the late 70,s watching works rally cars being thrashed around that area, being driven on the absolute limit.
Not relaxing, but so good to watch, its stil in my memory over 40 years later.
S'funny you should say that Albs because Sat and Sun saw the Rally of the Lakes being held on the self same quiet roads that I drove yesterday .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxpOP8ECn4s
Noisy barstewards though , they drive past my road end between stages and how some /most got through scruteneering I don't know .
Really upsetting whilst enjoying a G&T in the hammock in the garden ....... 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: tunnie on 07 May 2019, 11:10:53
Noticed my heated seat has stopped working  :(
How on earth did you discover that this time of year?  My coolers have been on since Easter ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2019, 17:36:29
Forgot to say, she broke the Omega.

It runs properly now on petrol, but doesn't run on LPG. *sigh*, add it to the job list.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 May 2019, 19:39:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: tunnie on 07 May 2019, 11:10:53
Noticed my heated seat has stopped working  :(
How on earth did you discover that this time of year?  My coolers have been on since Easter ;D


Been eating to much naga ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 May 2019, 23:23:19
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 May 2019, 19:39:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: tunnie on 07 May 2019, 11:10:53
Noticed my heated seat has stopped working  :(
How on earth did you discover that this time of year?  My coolers have been on since Easter ;D


Been eating to much naga ;D

I bet those seat coolers waft the smell of last nights naga around the car quite nicely!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 08 May 2019, 07:56:31
Bought another car,so now I have the Elite the V70 and the new purchase which is a 1995[M] Volvo 960 saloon with 3L straight 6 motor.Full history M.o.T. to October and on the way home[from Surrey]it just tipped over to 122,000mls.Lovely car superb cruiser well happy with it so far :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 May 2019, 08:43:02
Quote from: BazaJT on 08 May 2019, 07:56:31
Bought another car,so now I have the Elite the V70 and the new purchase which is a 1995[M] Volvo 960 saloon with 3L straight 6 motor.Full history M.o.T. to October and on the way home[from Surrey]it just tipped over to 122,000mls.Lovely car superb cruiser well happy with it so far :y

960 is a lovely car,my uncle bought one new in 96 and its still going with another family member now,his was a 2.5 which was a shame as 3.0 has way more grunt :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2019, 08:45:52
And a vast improvement over the PSA V6 that the 760 got :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2019, 09:57:21
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 May 2019, 19:39:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: tunnie on 07 May 2019, 11:10:53
Noticed my heated seat has stopped working  :(
How on earth did you discover that this time of year?  My coolers have been on since Easter ;D


Been eating to much naga ;D

I'm ashamed to say we both chickened out of the naga at the post-Brackley-meet curry. Must be getting old. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2019, 09:58:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2019, 08:45:52
And a vast improvement over the PSA V6 that the 760 got :y
<struggles to think of something that wouldn't be>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 May 2019, 10:45:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: tunnie on 07 May 2019, 11:10:53
Noticed my heated seat has stopped working  :(
How on earth did you discover that this time of year?  My coolers have been on since Easter ;D

Been a bit nippy! Also been leaving office at 10:30PM every Monday recently.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 May 2019, 12:17:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2019, 09:58:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2019, 08:45:52
And a vast improvement over the PSA V6 that the 760 got :y
<struggles to think of something that wouldn't be>


the V6 is probably slightly more economical: the 3.0l Volvo fuel gauge can almost be used as a speedo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2019, 17:16:16
Quote from: Nick W on 08 May 2019, 12:17:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 May 2019, 09:58:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2019, 08:45:52
And a vast improvement over the PSA V6 that the 760 got :y
<struggles to think of something that wouldn't be>


the V6 is probably slightly more economical: the 3.0l Volvo fuel gauge can almost be used as a speedo.

Crikey! The 2 Volvos plus an Espace that my Dad had with the PRV engine all drank like George Best on a bad day.*


*- when they weren't in the main dealer with a HGF.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 08 May 2019, 18:37:40
Fuel tank was pretty nearly empty[according to gauge]when I picked it up-from Ewell in Surrey-so I put £30 in it[at Southern prices]got stuck inching along on the M25 near Heathrow for biggest part of half hour,then onto M1 with its ridiculous 40/50/60 variable limits but once free and clear of those sat at 70[honest guv ::)] then stopped at Rotherham for another £15 worth as I didn't want to risk the fuel gauge telling porkies,but what I've got left[guessing a bit here] I figure it did the trip for £35-£40 which I think reasonable for such a car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 09 May 2019, 22:23:54
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 20:48:28
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 10:46:41
Quote from: henryd on 22 April 2019, 10:27:16
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 09:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2019, 09:23:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 April 2019, 09:17:39
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 April 2019, 07:40:31
Sold it. :'(.  A sad day in Hoof'land, if I had the space would have kept it, also these old girls need regular looking after, and I've got lazy, it's gone to a good home, and the chap who bought it says he will look after the barge,and send me regular updates on it's new life...


Replaced it with a vectra in a posh frock,, technically still a GM product.

Oh dear, not a Signum?  :-\  ;D
I assumed be meant a Saab. Poor bloke.

Yes a slab,   I don't have Lord Opti's wealth, so a jaaag and Sigmund we're out of the question,.... But the slab, appeared, low mileage, full history, and all the toys.

I had run out in an 08 Aero estate last week,260 ponys and very nice but £555 road tax is a bitter pill to swallow,they only want a grand for the car but the tax niggles me
.

Depending on it's milage, that's very cheap for a slab aero, I think mine is about the same as the barge was, I was hoping it was going to be less, it might even do 30mpg, so my mate reckons, as he gets 34mpg from his.

It is cheap(130k miles),auto with steering wheel paddles,averaging about 25 mpg doing Shortish runs locally,im still tempted  as its in lovely condition but it would  mean my Merc going and not sure I'm  ready for that  :-X

Hmm,looking like Saab coming my way,Merc going up for sale which is the downside :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2019, 11:38:30
A pair of Uniroyal Rainsports on the front of the Vulva and full alignment.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 May 2019, 15:30:47
Faulty ECT sensor replaced so hopefully sorted the Corsa. ECT sensor and radiator CTS now singing off the same hymn sheet so fingers crossed its sorted. Cold starts are instant again, whereas before it took a few cranks and idled rough for a few seconds.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2019, 18:22:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

You just don't have any luck with ebay do you?  ???  ::)

I ordered a 4 tonne hand winch from ebay at about 1700 last Saturday evening and the estimated delivery date was 13th-15th May.

It turned up at about 1400 on Monday!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 18:23:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

we've discussed this, you need a non Brackley PO box for your mail and deliveries
couriers won't enter the blast zone  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:29:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 18:23:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

we've discussed this, you need a non Brackley PO box for your mail and deliveries
couriers won't enter the blast zone  ;D
That would explain why my bucketload of microSD cards hasn't turned up either ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 May 2019, 19:23:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:29:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 18:23:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

we've discussed this, you need a non Brackley PO box for your mail and deliveries
couriers won't enter the blast zone  ;D
That would explain why my bucketload of microSD cards hasn't turned up either ;D

Off eBay? You like fakes? Maybe not off eBay then.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 19:32:30
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 May 2019, 19:23:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:29:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 18:23:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

we've discussed this, you need a non Brackley PO box for your mail and deliveries
couriers won't enter the blast zone  ;D
That would explain why my bucketload of microSD cards hasn't turned up either ;D

Off eBay? You like fakes? Maybe not off eBay then.. ;D
nowt wrong with these Samsung EVO PLUS 32GB (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649) ,we use them in dash cams fine, usually next day delivery  ::)
probably cheaper ones about ,but these turn up and actually work  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2019, 19:55:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 19:32:30
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 May 2019, 19:23:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:29:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 18:23:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

we've discussed this, you need a non Brackley PO box for your mail and deliveries
couriers won't enter the blast zone  ;D
That would explain why my bucketload of microSD cards hasn't turned up either ;D

Off eBay? You like fakes? Maybe not off eBay then.. ;D
nowt wrong with these Samsung EVO PLUS 32GB (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649) ,we use them in dash cams fine, usually next day delivery  ::)
probably cheaper ones about ,but these turn up and actually work  :P
Until they don't.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2019, 09:44:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 May 2019, 19:23:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:29:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 18:23:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

we've discussed this, you need a non Brackley PO box for your mail and deliveries
couriers won't enter the blast zone  ;D
That would explain why my bucketload of microSD cards hasn't turned up either ;D

Off eBay? You like fakes? Maybe not off eBay then.. ;D
Errr, no, obviously.  I tend to stick with SanDisk for compatibility and real world performance, and they are the most cloned brand out there for memory cards.

I tend to buy them from one of those "probably headquartered in an outlying island of the UK to avoid certain taxes" type outfit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 May 2019, 09:46:29
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 19:32:30
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 May 2019, 19:23:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:29:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 May 2019, 18:23:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2019, 18:18:13
Would have been changing the oil, had Fast and Free on egay meant the filter would turn up when it was supposed to.

But its egay, so I wasn't disappointed.

we've discussed this, you need a non Brackley PO box for your mail and deliveries
couriers won't enter the blast zone  ;D
That would explain why my bucketload of microSD cards hasn't turned up either ;D

Off eBay? You like fakes? Maybe not off eBay then.. ;D
nowt wrong with these Samsung EVO PLUS 32GB (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649) ,we use them in dash cams fine, usually next day delivery  ::)
probably cheaper ones about ,but these turn up and actually work  :P
Too expensive. As egay usually is.  And that's before you consider whether or not its genuine.

I pay under a fiver, delivered, for my SanDisk Ultras 32Gb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 May 2019, 10:06:09
Having spent the week attempting to look at TBE's LPG problem, only to find that its bonnet release lever appears to be a rain switch, I went over to chrisgixer's house to use his garage ;D.  Whilst getting wet in the week, I'd proved the most likely cause to be a solenoid fault, preventing gas getting to the vapouriser.

After Mrs chrisgixer fed and watered us - thanks H :) - we took a look, going through it methodically (and finding out that one of the spare solenoids we had was a dead short - fortunately, I still had the bulb/fuse kit in the car from its last French trip).

Eventually, we proved it to the wire running to the solenoid on the tank. This installation has a separate wires for the gauge and the solenoid. And quickly found the break.  An absolute clean break. If she hadn't of told me that it happened whilst driving, I would have said it had been cut with wire cutters :o.  There were some witness marks for an object hitting in that area.


Then I started eying up his V8 project, wondering if he'd notice if I nicked a headlight sensor off it.  As it happened, he had a spare, but for rear, so we set about swapping the bracket, which turned a 5 minute job into a 90min one as one both, the sensor screws were rusted in solid to the sensor.  Still, its fixed now.

Old sensor was stripped, and showing signs of water ingress, so another cheap, crap part. I might see if it will clean up, then reseal it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 May 2019, 10:33:19
We also took the opportunity to check what state its in underneath, and its actually not that bad.  Worth spending the £3-400 or so it needs to get serviced and a couple of bits sorted for the MOT.

It'll still be tatty and no aircon, and worthless because of that, but its worth a fortune to us because there isn't a viable replacement out there, and even less so for sub £10k.  Made worse by any replacement having to be tractor editions, so it could well be the last petrol we ever own :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 May 2019, 12:02:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 May 2019, 10:33:19
We also took the opportunity to check what state its in underneath, and its actually not that bad.  Worth spending the £3-400 or so it needs to get serviced and a couple of bits sorted for the MOT.

It'll still be tatty and no aircon, and worthless because of that, but its worth a fortune to us because there isn't a viable replacement out there, and even less so for sub £10k.  Made worse by any replacement having to be tractor editions, so it could well be the last petrol we ever own :(
Even if you spend £500 getting TBE through an MOT ,that is less than a tenner a week over a year, without the hassle of trying to find another car, sorting out all the niggles (which could cost £500) and swapping insurance,both getting use to a replacement lesser jellymould boring clit car .

why not fix the aircon too  :-\
As for it being "worthless" even scrap is £190 , plus there are interested parties in the bolt on immy bits  ;D  :-X
stick with it , you know it makes sense  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 May 2019, 18:06:13
Aircon leaks on Omega are usually in one of two places, either the condensor or a pinhole forms where the plastic spacer that holds the brake vac pipe away from the aircon pipe. First is an easy job, second is unfixable unless you can find a good second hand pipe.... New nls
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2019, 20:38:39
Good quality speed tape :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 May 2019, 20:49:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2019, 20:38:39
Good quality speed tape :-X


That's best stolen acquired at an advantageous rate from someone who uses it often.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 May 2019, 20:58:24
Quote from: Nick W on 12 May 2019, 20:49:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2019, 20:38:39
Good quality speed tape :-X


That's best stolen acquired at an advantageous rate from someone who uses it often.



My old man ha only just gotten through the last lot he acquired at a significant discount over MSRP when he last worked for Rolls Royce
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 May 2019, 21:08:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2019, 20:38:39
Good quality speed tape :-X
Be worth a try, everything else that has been tried cannot withstand the pressure that the system reaches on a hot day. The problem is that the plastic spacer causes wear very close to the joint so creating a strong patch with enough coverage for strength is difficult.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2019, 22:05:18
The stuff they sell in Helfrods won't cut it. Needs to be quality aerograde ;)

That said, this... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Venture-Aluminium-Foil-Tape-50-Metre-30-Micron-1-2-mils-cold-start-adhesive-/273545646360 should suffice :y

Clean the pipe properly, wrap tightly, and protect with a length of fuel hose clipped in place. Should work a treat :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 May 2019, 09:19:04
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 May 2019, 21:08:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 May 2019, 20:38:39
Good quality speed tape :-X
Be worth a try, everything else that has been tried cannot withstand the pressure that the system reaches on a hot day. The problem is that the plastic spacer causes wear very close to the joint so creating a strong patch with enough coverage for strength is difficult.

A good tape and a Jubilee clip over the top.........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 09:45:34
Another successful MOT on Mrs AA's 14 year old Astra (16,000 miles from new).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 May 2019, 13:41:58
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 09:45:34
Another successful MOT on Mrs AA's 14 year old Astra (16,000 miles from new).
congratulations on the pass  :)

I took Mrs Builder's racing car shooting brake shopping trolley, 14 year old Astra (107,400 miles from new).
this morning for MOT
pass, no advisories  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 17:24:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 May 2019, 13:41:58
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 09:45:34
Another successful MOT on Mrs AA's 14 year old Astra (16,000 miles from new).
congratulations on the pass  :)

I took Mrs Builder's racing car shooting brake shopping trolley, 14 year old Astra (107,400 miles from new).
this morning for MOT
pass, no advisories  :)

I got one advisory, slight corrosion on front subframe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 May 2019, 17:45:51
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 17:24:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 May 2019, 13:41:58
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 09:45:34
Another successful MOT on Mrs AA's 14 year old Astra (16,000 miles from new).
congratulations on the pass  :)

I took Mrs Builder's racing car shooting brake shopping trolley, 14 year old Astra (107,400 miles from new).
this morning for MOT
pass, no advisories  :)

I got one advisory, slight corrosion on front subframe.
Mrs Builder's had light surface rust , I rubbed it off and applied curust ,then metal protection paint
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 May 2019, 18:45:57
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 09:45:34
Another successful MOT on Mrs AA's 14 year old Astra (16,000 miles from new).


Careful Terry be after that. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 16 May 2019, 18:50:40
Took the two youngest Grandsons out for a blast in the Merc , been away in Yorkshire for 10 days so hasn't been used for a couple of weeks, cobwebs gone now !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 May 2019, 18:51:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 16 May 2019, 18:45:57
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 09:45:34
Another successful MOT on Mrs AA's 14 year old Astra (16,000 miles from new).


Careful Terry be after that. :D
it needs 150k and lots of faults for Terry to be interested  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 May 2019, 19:05:32
Sold my Merc today,sad to see it go but opens a space for the Swedish machine that's incoming :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 17 May 2019, 07:03:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 May 2019, 17:45:51
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 17:24:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 May 2019, 13:41:58
Quote from: Auto Addict on 16 May 2019, 09:45:34
Another successful MOT on Mrs AA's 14 year old Astra (16,000 miles from new).
congratulations on the pass  :)

I took Mrs Builder's racing car shooting brake shopping trolley, 14 year old Astra (107,400 miles from new).
this morning for MOT
pass, no advisories  :)

I got one advisory, slight corrosion on front subframe.
Mrs Builder's had light surface rust , I rubbed it off and applied curust ,then metal protection paint

That's what I plan to do :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 07:58:50
Quote from: henryd on 16 May 2019, 19:05:32
Sold my Merc today,sad to see it go but opens a space for the Swedish machine that's incoming :y


A Vectra in a posh frock, then for you.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 May 2019, 08:04:14
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 07:58:50
Quote from: henryd on 16 May 2019, 19:05:32
Sold my Merc today,sad to see it go but opens a space for the Swedish machine that's incoming :y


A Vectra in a posh frock, then for you.  :)

Yep,08 Aero HOT estate auto :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 May 2019, 09:36:36
Should serve you well! I'm looking for a pre '06 one as I'm not nearly wealthy enough to pay £45 per month in road tax ;)

08 should have a fair amount of toys too, iirc they just weren't selling at that time so they were pushing fully loaded examples on anyone who seemed vaguely interested.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 May 2019, 10:37:06
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 May 2019, 09:36:36
Should serve you well! I'm looking for a pre '06 one as I'm not nearly wealthy enough to pay £45 per month in road tax ;)

08 should have a fair amount of toys too, iirc they just weren't selling at that time so they were pushing fully loaded examples on anyone who seemed vaguely interested.

The mighty  Signum falls in the almost £50 a month tax bracket. Worth every penny....... ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 May 2019, 10:38:33
Quote from: henryd on 17 May 2019, 08:04:14
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 07:58:50
Quote from: henryd on 16 May 2019, 19:05:32
Sold my Merc today,sad to see it go but opens a space for the Swedish machine that's incoming :y


A Vectra in a posh frock, then for you.  :)

Yep,08 Aero HOT estate auto :y



Is this the 2 litre 4 pot?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 10:43:24
Hopefully the full fat 2.8 awd one 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 May 2019, 10:47:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 10:43:24
Hopefully the full fat 2.8 awd one 8)

Yes......I feel the mighty Signum would be better with four driven wheels.

If not all four then the back wheels....... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 May 2019, 11:13:35
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 May 2019, 10:47:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 10:43:24
Hopefully the full fat 2.8 awd one 8)

Yes......I feel the mighty Signum would be better with four driven wheels.

If not all four then the back wheels....... :-\

.. and all connected by something not made of jelly, perhaps? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 May 2019, 11:26:43
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 May 2019, 10:38:33
Quote from: henryd on 17 May 2019, 08:04:14
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 07:58:50
Quote from: henryd on 16 May 2019, 19:05:32
Sold my Merc today,sad to see it go but opens a space for the Swedish machine that's incoming :y


A Vectra in a posh frock, then for you.  :)

Yep,08 Aero HOT estate auto :y



Is this the 2 litre 4 pot?

2.3 260 bhp :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 11:46:24
Almost full fat then ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 May 2019, 12:00:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 11:46:24
Almost full fat then ;)

Its the full fat 4 pot,it'll do me :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 May 2019, 12:36:18
Quote from: henryd on 17 May 2019, 12:00:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 11:46:24
Almost full fat then ;)

Its the full fat 4 pot,it'll do me :y
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on how it puts that down, through the front wheels. Most I've ever put through front wheels is 190 (MGZT), 225/45/18's all round. It took off fine, cornered on rails but tramlined like a bastard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 May 2019, 13:02:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 11:46:24
Almost full fat then ;)

Sadly, the 9-5 (almost) never got the 2.8. It only got that engine in the Insignia based "NG" 9-5 that was briefly available from 2010-2011 ish. And by briefly, I mean that I don't think any 2.8's were made in RHD, if there were, it will be a handful of examples.

For the previous one, (98-09) the 2.3 4 pot was as good as it got. Depending on how late the model, you got either 230, 250 or 260bhp.

The auto is (slightly) torque limited in 1st and 2nd vs the manual but neither will do much at the traffic light grand Prix. 30-80 mph is where the meat and potatoes are  8).

Henry, you might do well to check this gentleman out. His work is excellent:
  http://www.noobtune.co.uk/   (http://www.noobtune.co.uk/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 May 2019, 13:08:11
Quote from: STEMO on 17 May 2019, 12:36:18
Quote from: henryd on 17 May 2019, 12:00:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 11:46:24
Almost full fat then ;)

Its the full fat 4 pot,it'll do me :y
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on how it puts that down, through the front wheels. Most I've ever put through front wheels is 190 (MGZT), 225/45/18's all round. It took off fine, cornered on rails but tramlined like a bastard.

I've driven it several times and it does ok as long as some sense is used,especially when its wet :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 17 May 2019, 13:10:58
Quote from: jimmy944 on 17 May 2019, 13:02:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 11:46:24
Almost full fat then ;)

Sadly, the 9-5 (almost) never got the 2.8. It only got that engine in the Insignia based "NG" 9-5 that was briefly available from 2010-2011 ish. And by briefly, I mean that I don't think any 2.8's were made in RHD, if there were, it will be a handful of examples.

For the previous one, (98-09) the 2.3 4 pot was as good as it got. Depending on how late the model, you got either 230, 250 or 260bhp.

The auto is (slightly) torque limited in 1st and 2nd vs the manual but neither will do much at the traffic light grand Prix. 30-80 mph is where the meat and potatoes are  8).

Henry, you might do well to check this gentleman out. His work is excellent:
  http://www.noobtune.co.uk/   (http://www.noobtune.co.uk/)

Already read about him although having driven this one previously its plenty fast enough already :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 13:17:14
At slightly crossed purposes...

9-3 Vectra 2.8T...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905117848271

And 9-3 2.8 AWD... Frosts had a graphite demonstrator plus five on Autotrader ie... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902225198961 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 May 2019, 14:57:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 13:17:14

And 9-3 2.8 AWD... Frosts had a graphite demonstrator plus five on Autotrader ie... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902225198961 8)

That's the first one of those I've ever seen for sale  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 17:15:22
There's a very nice white Carlsson one for £13k if you fancy it  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 20:04:15
The way things are going, be more members with Swedish cars, than Jaaaag's.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 May 2019, 21:02:03
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 20:04:15
The way things are going, be more members with Swedish cars, than Jaaaag's.

Ja  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 May 2019, 21:21:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2019, 21:02:03
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 20:04:15
The way things are going, be more members with Swedish cars, than Jaaaag's.

Ja  :y

Nein , es ist ein "britisch" Vauxhall Omega forum Danke dir, Bitte  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 22:02:53
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2019, 21:21:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2019, 21:02:03
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 20:04:15
The way things are going, be more members with Swedish cars, than Jaaaag's.

Ja  :y

Nein , es ist ein "britisch" Vauxhall Omega forum Danke dir, Bitte  ;D
And absolutely no irony in the fact that you 'British' executive cruiser was actually built in the Fatherland ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 May 2019, 00:27:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 May 2019, 22:02:53
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2019, 21:21:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2019, 21:02:03
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 20:04:15
The way things are going, be more members with Swedish cars, than Jaaaag's.

Ja  :y

Nein , es ist ein "britisch" Vauxhall Omega forum Danke dir, Bitte  ;D
And absolutely no irony in the fact that you 'British' executive cruiser was actually built in the Fatherland ;D
hence my piss poor attempt at German  ;D
I spelt Omega rite thow  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:45:14
Removed the battery from TBE, looks like a sudden failure.  Just running a recovery charge with it off the car, but think its likely to be toast.

Battery from the Superior Silver Bullet fitted - if it starts this morning, clear not a heavy drain from the car :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:46:33
And Battlebus found and collected whilst TBE is off the road.  That damn thing can always be relied on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 May 2019, 10:05:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2019, 21:21:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 May 2019, 21:02:03
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 May 2019, 20:04:15
The way things are going, be more members with Swedish cars, than Jaaaag's.

Ja  :y

Nein , es ist ein "britisch" Vauxhall Omega forum Danke dir, Bitte  ;D

We were speaking svenska not duetsche.  ::)  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 May 2019, 10:24:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:45:14
Removed the battery from TBE, looks like a sudden failure.  Just running a recovery charge with it off the car, but think its likely to be toast.

Battery from the Superior Silver Bullet fitted - if it starts this morning, clear not a heavy drain from the car :)
that's the thing about "maintenance free batteries" fit and forget, then a dry cell will bite you on the arse at the most inconvenient time

Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:46:33
And Battlebus found and collected whilst TBE is off the road.  That damn thing can always be relied on.

yes, the zaf tractors are very resilient , just be careful with all that raw power  ;D

I'm looking at blanking the EGR though on ours ,trouble is, the zaf is so resilient ,i keep forgetting to look which type of EGR blank i need( the simple plate or the plug with ecu emulator that you wire to the MAF)  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 10:27:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 May 2019, 10:24:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:45:14
Removed the battery from TBE, looks like a sudden failure.  Just running a recovery charge with it off the car, but think its likely to be toast.

Battery from the Superior Silver Bullet fitted - if it starts this morning, clear not a heavy drain from the car :)
that's the thing about "maintenance free batteries" fit and forget, then a dry cell will bite you on the arse at the most inconvenient time

Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:46:33
And Battlebus found and collected whilst TBE is off the road.  That damn thing can always be relied on.

yes, the zaf tractors are very resilient , just be careful with all that raw power  ;D

I'm looking at blanking the EGR though on ours ,trouble is, the zaf is so resilient ,i keep forgetting to look which type of EGR blank i need( the simple plate or the plug with ecu emulator that you wire to the MAF)  :-[
Pre 2003 had the vac operated EGR, and will need some ecu love. Post 2003 had the electric EGR with feedback, so also needs ecu love.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 May 2019, 10:33:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 10:27:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 May 2019, 10:24:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:45:14
Removed the battery from TBE, looks like a sudden failure.  Just running a recovery charge with it off the car, but think its likely to be toast.

Battery from the Superior Silver Bullet fitted - if it starts this morning, clear not a heavy drain from the car :)
that's the thing about "maintenance free batteries" fit and forget, then a dry cell will bite you on the arse at the most inconvenient time

Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 09:46:33
And Battlebus found and collected whilst TBE is off the road.  That damn thing can always be relied on.

yes, the zaf tractors are very resilient , just be careful with all that raw power  ;D

I'm looking at blanking the EGR though on ours ,trouble is, the zaf is so resilient ,i keep forgetting to look which type of EGR blank i need( the simple plate or the plug with ecu emulator that you wire to the MAF)  :-[
Pre 2003 had the vac operated EGR, and will need some ecu love. Post 2003 had the electric EGR with feedback, so also needs ecu love.
thanks  :y
trouble is it's Jan 2003 registered so I need to look  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 May 2019, 10:46:12
Very smart indeed!  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2019, 10:49:09
Quote from: jimmy944 on 18 May 2019, 10:46:12
Very smart indeed!  :)

Agreed........and a car that does not require the fuel of Satan.


How much did it set you back?....... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2019, 10:50:38
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)
Parts and panels readily available?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2019, 10:57:22
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)

To drive such a car Henry will need to be .......

A liberal-minded gay love teacher or philosopher from  Helsinki or.....

A suicidal depressed detective from the north of Sweden.

......and thin wire-rimmed spectacles must be worn at all times.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:57:34
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2019, 10:50:38
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)
Parts and panels readily available?

Parts yes,panels I'm not so sure but hey ho ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2019, 11:02:33
I'm not playing devils advocate, Henry, I am genuinely interested as I may be after a big estate soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 May 2019, 11:10:22
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2019, 11:02:33
I'm not playing devils advocate, Henry, I am genuinely interested as I may be after a big estate soon.

They are a lot of car for no money :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 May 2019, 11:13:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2019, 10:57:22

To drive such a car Henry will need to be .......

A liberal-minded gay love teacher or philosopher from  Helsinki or.....

A suicidal depressed detective from the north of Sweden.

......and thin wire-rimmed spectacles must be worn at all times.

Don't forget the roll necked sweater!  ;D

That's a nice looking car Henry and I hope it serves you well!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 May 2019, 11:13:32
Very Nice  8)
GM platform  :-\ so probably get all the bits from yank land worst case  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 May 2019, 13:03:38
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 11:10:22
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2019, 11:02:33
I'm not playing devils advocate, Henry, I am genuinely interested as I may be after a big estate soon.

They are a lot of car for no money :y

Ste, on that version everything is available other than certain interior trim bits and some of the audio kit.

 The insignia based ones on the other hand there is availability issues on a number of parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2019, 13:53:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 May 2019, 11:13:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2019, 10:57:22

To drive such a car Henry will need to be .......

A liberal-minded gay love teacher or philosopher from  Helsinki or.....

A suicidal depressed detective from the north of Sweden.

......and thin wire-rimmed spectacles must be worn at all times.

Don't forget the roll necked sweater!  ;D

That's a nice looking car Henry and I hope it serves you well!  :y


Ooops......yes. Can't be a proper intellectual Saab pilot without one. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: b4ndit on 18 May 2019, 15:07:38
full service and a good check over  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2019, 15:13:02
Quote from: jimmy944 on 18 May 2019, 13:03:38
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 11:10:22
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2019, 11:02:33
I'm not playing devils advocate, Henry, I am genuinely interested as I may be after a big estate soon.

They are a lot of car for no money :y

Ste, on that version everything is available other than certain interior trim bits and some of the audio kit.

 The insignia based ones on the other hand there is availability issues on a number of parts.
Thanks, Jimmy. Like a lot of folk on here, I cannot afford to be off the road for any more than one day. Both of our cars are in constant use and waiting around for parts would be no good at all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 May 2019, 15:19:38
Drove the BMW to a garage and test drove a 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8.. as we pulled back up on the dealer forecourt and parked up, the electric handbrake let out the most awful screaming noise, threw up a fault code along with a "low coolant" fault and an oil slick on the floor and the dealer said "You see, you can really tell this one has been looked after"  :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 May 2019, 15:42:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 May 2019, 15:19:38
Drove the BMW to a garage and test drove a 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8.. as we pulled back up on the dealer forecourt and parked up, the electric handbrake let out the most awful screaming noise, threw up a fault code along with a "low coolant" fault and an oil slick on the floor and the dealer said "You see, you can really tell this one has been looked after"  :o ::) ;D

Thats a circa £700 fix on that,same set up as a Disco 3-4 :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 May 2019, 16:26:02
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 15:42:47
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 May 2019, 15:19:38
Drove the BMW to a garage and test drove a 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8.. as we pulled back up on the dealer forecourt and parked up, the electric handbrake let out the most awful screaming noise, threw up a fault code along with a "low coolant" fault and an oil slick on the floor and the dealer said "You see, you can really tell this one has been looked after"  :o ::) ;D

Thats a circa £700 fix on that,same set up as a Disco 3-4 :-X


and that's if the manual release didn't break the last time it happened. Electric handbrakes are a bad idea, and poorly implemented.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 20:00:33
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)
Looks tidy :)

Got some interior pics, now you know how to upload pics?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 May 2019, 08:19:08
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2019, 10:57:22
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)

To drive such a car Henry will need to be .......

A liberal-minded gay love teacher or philosopher from  Helsinki or.....

A suicidal depressed detective from the north of Sweden.

......and thin wire-rimmed spectacles must be worn at all times.


If that wealthy land owner keeps bullying us SAAB( posh Vectra) owners,  I'll get one of my polish mates from Spalding, to park a bigger Saab in his garden again, :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 May 2019, 09:56:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2019, 20:00:33
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)
Looks tidy :)

Got some interior pics, now you know how to upload pics?

I can't  have it till June 1st but I will then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 May 2019, 13:07:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 May 2019, 15:19:38
Drove the BMW to a garage and test drove a 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8.. as we pulled back up on the dealer forecourt and parked up, the electric handbrake let out the most awful screaming noise, threw up a fault code along with a "low coolant" fault and an oil slick on the floor and the dealer said "You see, you can really tell this one has been looked after"  :o ::) ;D

Its a Ford part, as used on some of their US tat, quite common to source from Ford s they are cheaper.  >:( :(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 13:29:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 May 2019, 13:07:27
Its a Ford part, as used on some of their US tat, quite common to source from Ford s they are cheaper.  >:( :(

Hopefully I won't need it - I ran away from that one faster than I arrived ;D ;D

That said, this one is tempting: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905147940145

Later 5.0 V8s go for a lot more money than the earlier 4.2.. which is a shame, as the facelifted cars are much nicer inside.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 May 2019, 15:35:30
Don't forget to buy some shares in shell, BP or Exxon, I suspect the consumption on one of those is pretty jaw dropping
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 May 2019, 15:47:58
Quote from: jimmy944 on 20 May 2019, 15:35:30
Don't forget to buy some shares in shell, BP or Exxon, I suspect the consumption on one of those is pretty jaw dropping
The one in the link is 12.6mpg around town, 24 on a run. If you take into account that manufactures figures are usually a tad optimistic........ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 May 2019, 16:03:50
Fitted a new osr indicator bulb on the Terracan, I really can't remember having to change an indicator bulb on any car I've owned in the 48 years I've been driving !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2019, 17:59:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 13:29:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 May 2019, 13:07:27
Its a Ford part, as used on some of their US tat, quite common to source from Ford s they are cheaper.  >:( :(

Hopefully I won't need it - I ran away from that one faster than I arrived ;D ;D

That said, this one is tempting: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905147940145

Later 5.0 V8s go for a lot more money than the earlier 4.2.. which is a shame, as the facelifted cars are much nicer inside.

That looks nice!  :y  But I've always thought the RR Sport is a bit of a Footballer/Hairdresser type thing.  :-\

Although the full fat Rangie is also a posers car, you do get the feeling that you could drive it across the Serengeti in the wet season and get through!  :y

Big cars for people with big fat wallets!  :P  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 20 May 2019, 18:25:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 May 2019, 17:59:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 13:29:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 May 2019, 13:07:27
Its a Ford part, as used on some of their US tat, quite common to source from Ford s they are cheaper.  >:( :(

Hopefully I won't need it - I ran away from that one faster than I arrived ;D ;D

That said, this one is tempting: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905147940145

Later 5.0 V8s go for a lot more money than the earlier 4.2.. which is a shame, as the facelifted cars are much nicer inside.

That looks nice!  :y  But I've always thought the RR Sport is a bit of a Footballer/Hairdresser type thing.  :-\

Although the full fat Rangie is also a posers car, you do get the feeling that you could drive it across the Serengeti in the wet season and get through!  :y

Big cars for people with big fat wallets!  :P  :)


And small ????, Well that's what they say,. Big wallet, small --- :D ;D :)..

My wallet is empty  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2019, 18:55:08
Quote from: biggriffin on 20 May 2019, 18:25:34
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 May 2019, 17:59:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 13:29:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 May 2019, 13:07:27
Its a Ford part, as used on some of their US tat, quite common to source from Ford s they are cheaper.  >:( :(

Hopefully I won't need it - I ran away from that one faster than I arrived ;D ;D

That said, this one is tempting: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905147940145

Later 5.0 V8s go for a lot more money than the earlier 4.2.. which is a shame, as the facelifted cars are much nicer inside.

That looks nice!  :y  But I've always thought the RR Sport is a bit of a Footballer/Hairdresser type thing.  :-\

Although the full fat Rangie is also a posers car, you do get the feeling that you could drive it across the Serengeti in the wet season and get through!  :y

Big cars for people with big fat wallets!  :P  :)


And small ????, Well that's what they say,. Big wallet, small --- :D ;D :)..

My wallet is empty  :o

That's Lord Opti's line!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 20 May 2019, 19:06:27
The Range Rover in my opinion is the best looking 4x4 on the market , I remember when I purchased my first 4x4 from a specialist dealer near Norwich in 1987 I was looking at the RR and the salesman asked what was my most important requirement I answered reliability he immediately steered me away from the RR & I'm afraid nothing has changed in all that time a real shame as I'd have one in an instant.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 20:03:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 May 2019, 17:59:57
That looks nice!  :y  But I've always thought the RR Sport is a bit of a Footballer/Hairdresser type thing.  :-\

It's a gorgeous colour .. I spoke to the seller today and didn't get the warm fuzzies; it's been transferred into a company name recently and, despite being listed as a private sale, seller asked if I wanted to part ex anything..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2019, 22:36:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 20:03:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 May 2019, 17:59:57
That looks nice!  :y  But I've always thought the RR Sport is a bit of a Footballer/Hairdresser type thing.  :-\

It's a gorgeous colour .. I spoke to the seller today and didn't get the warm fuzzies; it's been transferred into a company name recently and, despite being listed as a private sale, seller asked if I wanted to part ex anything..

When my mate lived in Houston, he had a new shape RR Sport with the supercharged 3ltr V6 petrol engine and it was a lovely car!  :y

But... We went camping and struggled to get 2 blokes and stuff, a labrador and her stuff, camping gear, 2 boogie boards, and an ice box in it!  :o  And that was with the back seats down as well...  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 May 2019, 13:20:55
Taken it up to Bolton for an outlaws family funeral. As I am persona non grata, the muts and I are off for a half hour walk while the car charges.

(https://i.ibb.co/mX3VQG2/IMG-20190521-130601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mX3VQG2)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 May 2019, 13:40:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 May 2019, 13:20:55
Taken it up to Bolton for an outlaws family funeral. As I am persona non grata, the muts and I are off for a half hour walk while the car charges.

(https://i.ibb.co/mX3VQG2/IMG-20190521-130601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mX3VQG2)

How is the Leccy Golf going ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 May 2019, 14:51:51
I've been meaning to post an update as I'm almost exacty2 months and 5000miles into my ownership.

I had that issue at the start, which turned out to be a faulty sensor  coupled with some shockingly poor software error handling. Vee Dub ordered and replaced the part same day and it's not played up since so I assume the fault is was they said.

Overall I'm hugely happy and won't be going back to fossil fuel unless I either end up doing very little driving or have a specialist need (eg lots of towing).

The car is comfortable, very quiet and extremely nippy in traffic and at junctions. (0-40 is the same as the golf GTi dsg) Exciting? Not in the slightest, but then again nor would any car be that I was doing 25k/yr in, I just couldn't afford it.

Public charging is generally good, and 30mins adds about 100miles if I pull in pretty empty, but it's rare that I do it, mostly I'll just plug in for 8-10mins while I have a pee or grab a coffee and that will do me.

As an only car, I'd find the range a bit of an issue I think, once you get to around 250miles and 100kw charging I don't think there will be an issue with running an ev as your only car.

I've got this for 3yrs and I'll probably opt for a Tesla Model 3 or a second hand i-pace once this goes back. 

So, in summary,  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 May 2019, 15:09:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 13:29:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 May 2019, 13:07:27
Its a Ford part, as used on some of their US tat, quite common to source from Ford s they are cheaper.  >:( :(

Hopefully I won't need it - I ran away from that one faster than I arrived ;D ;D

That said, this one is tempting: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905147940145

Later 5.0 V8s go for a lot more money than the earlier 4.2.. which is a shame, as the facelifted cars are much nicer inside.

Is a 4.2 supercharged V8 enough to pull a RR (a van with windows)?

It weighs a similar amount to the Queen Mary. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2019, 16:21:55
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 May 2019, 15:09:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 May 2019, 13:29:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 20 May 2019, 13:07:27
Its a Ford part, as used on some of their US tat, quite common to source from Ford s they are cheaper.  >:( :(

Hopefully I won't need it - I ran away from that one faster than I arrived ;D ;D

That said, this one is tempting: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905147940145

Later 5.0 V8s go for a lot more money than the earlier 4.2.. which is a shame, as the facelifted cars are much nicer inside.

Is a 4.2 supercharged V8 enough to pull a RR (a van with windows)?

It weighs a similar amount to the Queen Mary. :)
I was going to post about the handling qualities, but you'd already said "Queen Mary". ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 21 May 2019, 16:23:26
Emptied her, cleaned her inside and outside, prepared all the paperwork for the handover on Thursday.... be sad to see her go ..   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2019, 17:47:57
Quote from: STEMO on 20 May 2019, 15:47:58
Quote from: jimmy944 on 20 May 2019, 15:35:30
Don't forget to buy some shares in shell, BP or Exxon, I suspect the consumption on one of those is pretty jaw dropping
The one in the link is 12.6mpg around town, 24 on a run. If you take into account that manufactures figures are usually a tad optimistic........ ::)
Last time I borrowed joshwyatt's 4.2SC, I chucked £100 in it (max the pump would allow), drove "briskly" from Oxford to Sereks to pick up a subframe, drove "sedately" back to Brakkers, let that gixer fella give it a go for 5 miles or so, then had to refill again to get it back to Oxford.


Hence I didn't buy a big SC petrol Jag.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2019, 17:57:43
Quote from: Tilbo on 20 May 2019, 19:06:27
The Range Rover in my opinion is the best looking 4x4 on the market , I remember when I purchased my first 4x4 from a specialist dealer near Norwich in 1987 I was looking at the RR and the salesman asked what was my most important requirement I answered reliability he immediately steered me away from the RR & I'm afraid nothing has changed in all that time a real shame as I'd have one in an instant.
That era, you were looking at original RR.  Like any 1970s car, reliability soon fades badly as it gets some age on it (though any left now are probably good, as enthusuasts have sorted all but rust issues.

The P38 and prefacelifted L322 suffer from being BMW crap, both in electrics and the incontinence of the BMW V8.

None of the above would I buy.


However, the facelifted L322 (approx. 2005), which was much more Ford, is miles better, and it was refreshed again around 2009 more to a JLR design. Reliability on these is pretty good, as is the current model.

If I needed a large 4x4, and had somewhere big enough to park it, I'd buy one of these. Reliable, powerful and comfortable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 May 2019, 19:10:14
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 May 2019, 14:51:51
I've been meaning to post an update as I'm almost exacty2 months and 5000miles into my ownership.

.......

So, in summary,  :y

I was listening Jimmy!  :y  ;D

Sounds great and I'm quite into the idea of an EV!  :y 

I wonder what the values of the G-Whizz are like these days?  :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 May 2019, 20:02:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 May 2019, 14:51:51
I've been meaning to post an update as I'm almost exacty2 months and 5000miles into my ownership.

I had that issue at the start, which turned out to be a faulty sensor  coupled with some shockingly poor software error handling. Vee Dub ordered and replaced the part same day and it's not played up since so I assume the fault is was they said.

Overall I'm hugely happy and won't be going back to fossil fuel unless I either end up doing very little driving or have a specialist need (eg lots of towing).

The car is comfortable, very quiet and extremely nippy in traffic and at junctions. (0-40 is the same as the golf GTi dsg) Exciting? Not in the slightest, but then again nor would any car be that I was doing 25k/yr in, I just couldn't afford it.

Public charging is generally good, and 30mins adds about 100miles if I pull in pretty empty, but it's rare that I do it, mostly I'll just plug in for 8-10mins while I have a pee or grab a coffee and that will do me.

As an only car, I'd find the range a bit of an issue I think, once you get to around 250miles and 100kw charging I don't think there will be an issue with running an ev as your only car.

I've got this for 3yrs and I'll probably opt for a Tesla Model 3 or a second hand i-pace once this goes back. 

So, in summary,  :y

I'd be tempted to drop a V8 in it so it becomes a hybrid.

Environmentally friendly you see. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 May 2019, 20:06:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 May 2019, 19:10:14
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 May 2019, 14:51:51
I've been meaning to post an update as I'm almost exacty2 months and 5000miles into my ownership.

.......

So, in summary,  :y

I was listening Jimmy!  :y  ;D

Sounds great and I'm quite into the idea of an EV!  :y 

I wonder what the values of the G-Whizz are like these days?  :D  ;D

Are you some sort of masochist?

First a Marina and now a G-Whizz. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 May 2019, 21:50:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 May 2019, 19:10:14
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 May 2019, 14:51:51
I've been meaning to post an update as I'm almost exacty2 months and 5000miles into my ownership.

.......

So, in summary,  :y

I was listening Jimmy!  :y  ;D

Sounds great and I'm quite into the idea of an EV!  :y 

I wonder what the values of the G-Whizz are like these days?  :D  ;D

Don't worry sir Tig, I know almost no one will be interested unless it either leaves me stranded or sets fire to itself  ;D

They're a considered choice, i have half a mind to pick up an early leaf with a cr@p battery in the non-too-distant. Companies are starting to pop up that will upgrade/replace the packs to 40kwh for around the £8k mark.

This could mean you have a full EV, 150mile car, for £15k. Makes for a very cheap commuter car if you run it for 5yrs or so.

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 May 2019, 20:02:52

I'd be tempted to drop a V8 in it so it becomes a hybrid.

Environmentally friendly you see. :)

The polar bears would love you!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 23 May 2019, 12:54:33
... Waved goodbye to her .... I am officialy no longer an Omega owner  :(  Sad really been a part fo the family for some while. New owner seems very pleased with her :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2019, 13:05:25
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 May 2019, 21:50:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 May 2019, 19:10:14
Quote from: jimmy944 on 21 May 2019, 14:51:51
I've been meaning to post an update as I'm almost exacty2 months and 5000miles into my ownership.

.......

So, in summary,  :y

I was listening Jimmy!  :y  ;D

Sounds great and I'm quite into the idea of an EV!  :y 

I wonder what the values of the G-Whizz are like these days?  :D  ;D

Don't worry sir Tig, I know almost no one will be interested unless it either leaves me stranded or sets fire to itself  ;D

They're a considered choice, i have half a mind to pick up an early leaf with a cr@p battery in the non-too-distant. Companies are starting to pop up that will upgrade/replace the packs to 40kwh for around the £8k mark.

This could mean you have a full EV, 150mile car, for £15k. Makes for a very cheap commuter car if you run it for 5yrs or so.

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 May 2019, 20:02:52

I'd be tempted to drop a V8 in it so it becomes a hybrid.

Environmentally friendly you see. :)

The polar bears would love you!  ;)


Your idea of a cheap commuter car is very different to mine. I paid £350 for mine, five years ago. Probably spent £700 on maintenance in that time, and fuel averages 15p per litre and 40mpg. I expect it to last many more years.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2019, 13:06:15
Quote from: Entwood on 23 May 2019, 12:54:33
... Waved goodbye to her .... I am officialy no longer an Omega owner  :(  Sad really been a part fo the family for some while. New owner seems very pleased with her :)

Did it go to an OOFer Nige ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 23 May 2019, 13:17:36
Yup, but I'll let him say who he is.. in case he doesn't want to .....  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2019, 13:27:32
Quote from: Entwood on 23 May 2019, 13:17:36
Yup, but I'll let him say who he is.. in case he doesn't want to .....  :)
You can rule me out, so that cuts it down a bit.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2019, 14:05:02
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2019, 13:27:32
Quote from: Entwood on 23 May 2019, 13:17:36
Yup, but I'll let him say who he is.. in case he doesn't want to .....  :)
You can rule me out, so that cuts it down a bit.  :)

Not me either......but if you are in the market for another Omega I imagine Mr Entwood's car to be one of the beat available. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2019, 14:55:34
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2019, 14:05:02
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2019, 13:27:32
Quote from: Entwood on 23 May 2019, 13:17:36
Yup, but I'll let him say who he is.. in case he doesn't want to .....  :)
You can rule me out, so that cuts it down a bit.  :)

Not me either......but if you are in the market for another Omega I imagine Mr Entwood's car to be one of the beat available. :y
It's not available though, is it?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2019, 15:12:25
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2019, 14:55:34
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2019, 14:05:02
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2019, 13:27:32
Quote from: Entwood on 23 May 2019, 13:17:36
Yup, but I'll let him say who he is.. in case he doesn't want to .....  :)
You can rule me out, so that cuts it down a bit.  :)

Not me either......but if you are in the market for another Omega I imagine Mr Entwood's car to be one of the beat available. :y
It's not available though, is it?  ;D

Pedantic scouse git. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 May 2019, 15:34:46
Quote from: Migv6 on 23 May 2019, 13:05:25

Your idea of a cheap commuter car is very different to mine. I paid £350 for mine, five years ago. Probably spent £700 on maintenance in that time, and fuel averages 15p per litre and 40mpg. I expect it to last many more years.  :)

True, as long as you don't want to commute, or travel for business into most of the major UK cities in the near future. For example the Birmingham congestion charge/clean air thing/not-so-stealth tax would add £1800 per year to your commuting costs.  :o

I can't deny that there is probably(?) no cheaper way to run a car than the way you run yours, but its also true that not many people, myself included would go to the level of effort required to run a car in the way you do. Different horses for different courses  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 23 May 2019, 16:06:09
Gave the Subaru forester a good clean inside & out, looks excellent now 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2019, 18:17:48
Quote from: jimmy944 on 23 May 2019, 15:34:46
Quote from: Migv6 on 23 May 2019, 13:05:25

Your idea of a cheap commuter car is very different to mine. I paid £350 for mine, five years ago. Probably spent £700 on maintenance in that time, and fuel averages 15p per litre and 40mpg. I expect it to last many more years.  :)

True, as long as you don't want to commute, or travel for business into most of the major UK cities in the near future. For example the Birmingham congestion charge/clean air thing/not-so-stealth tax would add £1800 per year to your commuting costs.  :o

I can't deny that there is probably(?) no cheaper way to run a car than the way you run yours, but its also true that not many people, myself included would go to the level of effort required to run a car in the way you do. Different horses for different courses  :y

Agreed.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 23 May 2019, 21:07:20
Quote from: jimmy944 on 23 May 2019, 15:34:46
Quote from: Migv6 on 23 May 2019, 13:05:25

Your idea of a cheap commuter car is very different to mine. I paid £350 for mine, five years ago. Probably spent £700 on maintenance in that time, and fuel averages 15p per litre and 40mpg. I expect it to last many more years.  :)

True, as long as you don't want to commute, or travel for business into most of the major UK cities in the near future. For example the Birmingham congestion charge/clean air thing/not-so-stealth tax would add £1800 per year to your commuting costs.  :o

I can't deny that there is probably(?) no cheaper way to run a car than the way you run yours, but its also true that not many people, myself included would go to the level of effort required to run a car in the way you do. Different horses for different courses  :y

Don’t be so sure, older petrols still way better than diesel. MotherT has now flogged her 2014 EClass, with a 45mpg 2.1 diesel, that was liable for the ULEZ. (Not reason for selling)

My 2002 3.2 V6, doing 24mpg,  still lists as no charge.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2019, 22:49:15
As does mine, so when I venture down that London to visit the daughter I will take the Omega rather than the 190. As the savings on ULEZ charge will probably outweigh the fuel savings.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 May 2019, 10:07:10
Closing in on 6k miles on the Velar so time to order its replacement
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 24 May 2019, 10:27:55
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2019, 21:07:20

Don’t be so sure, older petrols still way better than diesel. MotherT has now flogged her 2014 EClass, with a 45mpg 2.1 diesel, that was liable for the ULEZ. (Not reason for selling)

My 2002 3.2 V6, doing 24mpg,  still lists as no charge.  ;D

Its tricky, because it seems every city is making up its own rules as to what is and is not chargeable.  ::)

Birmingham, everything that isn't Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) is chargeable apparently. As always though, I'll bet they don't apply it to all the sh!t chucking diesel busses they clog the city centre up with.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 24 May 2019, 10:41:44
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 May 2019, 10:27:55
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2019, 21:07:20

Don’t be so sure, older petrols still way better than diesel. MotherT has now flogged her 2014 EClass, with a 45mpg 2.1 diesel, that was liable for the ULEZ. (Not reason for selling)

My 2002 3.2 V6, doing 24mpg,  still lists as no charge.  ;D

Its tricky, because it seems every city is making up its own rules as to what is and is not chargeable.  ::)

Birmingham, everything that isn't Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) is chargeable apparently. As always though, I'll bet they don't apply it to all the sh!t chucking diesel busses they clog the city centre up with.  >:(
I read somewhere recently that this is going to change somehere.... perhaps..... soon ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 25 May 2019, 07:23:03
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 May 2019, 10:27:55
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2019, 21:07:20

Don’t be so sure, older petrols still way better than diesel. MotherT has now flogged her 2014 EClass, with a 45mpg 2.1 diesel, that was liable for the ULEZ. (Not reason for selling)

My 2002 3.2 V6, doing 24mpg,  still lists as no charge.  ;D

Its tricky, because it seems every city is making up its own rules as to what is and is not chargeable.  ::)

Birmingham, everything that isn't Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) is chargeable apparently. As always though, I'll bet they don't apply it to all the sh!t chucking diesel busses they clog the city centre up with.  >:(

Don't get me started, they announced it, fixed a date, and then decided lets have a consultation with Joe public, and carried on regardless.

Before I retired, I used to travel into the centre, lovely duel carriageway, cut outs for each bus stop, traffic used to flow.

Then they filled in the cut outs, put down a bus lane, fined everyone that used it, traffic jams all the way to the centre.

Added nearly 3/4 of an hour to my journey!

Several big car dealerships in the 'zone', I notice the Audi one has put up a 'For Let' sign.

I feel sorry for the people who live there and are trapped, most from what I've seen from driving through, drive pre Euro 6 diesel/Euro 4 petrol cars.

I live north side of Birmingham, a lot of my relatives live South side, will mean a 20 mile plus detour to visit them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2019, 08:15:14
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 May 2019, 10:27:55
Quote from: tunnie on 23 May 2019, 21:07:20

Don’t be so sure, older petrols still way better than diesel. MotherT has now flogged her 2014 EClass, with a 45mpg 2.1 diesel, that was liable for the ULEZ. (Not reason for selling)

My 2002 3.2 V6, doing 24mpg,  still lists as no charge.  ;D

Its tricky, because it seems every city is making up its own rules as to what is and is not chargeable.  ::)

Birmingham, everything that isn't Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) is chargeable apparently. As always though, I'll bet they don't apply it to all the sh!t chucking diesel busses they clog the city centre up with.  >:(
I cant see Brackley ever getting a silly charge.  So I'll keep with the old cars :)

Although once tizzy cars become more viable, and fossil fuelled cars become socially unacceptable, I suspect the government will make them unaffordable to own and use.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2019, 08:20:03
Quote from: Auto Addict on 25 May 2019, 07:23:03
I live north side of Birmingham, a lot of my relatives live South side, will mean a 20 mile plus detour to visit them.
Up until last year, I had to visit central Birmingham with alarming regularity. It used to take almost an hour from the M42 to the centre, either via Solihull/Alcocks Green or via Kings Heath, in the morning.  It was actually far quicker to go around the motorway and whizz down the Expressway, but work wouldn't pay the extra mileage (and only pay a measly 28ppm anyway).

They wouldn't pay for the "lost" satnavs either, but that's another story.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2019, 12:06:29
Shoved a new air filter in TBE, although old one looked barely used.  Replaced headlight washer pump as well. Refilled the screenwash.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2019, 12:06:29
Shoved a new air filter in TBE, although old one looked barely used.  Replaced headlight washer pump as well. Refilled the screenwash.


Full dealer service then  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 May 2019, 20:04:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2019, 12:06:29
Shoved a new air filter in TBE, although old one looked barely used.  Replaced headlight washer pump as well. Refilled the screenwash.


Full dealer service then  ;)
No, TB actually replaced parts
stealers just bill for replacing parts but leave the old parts on  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 May 2019, 21:16:49
Got most of the way through the timing belt on the Terracan, only to discover I had lost the lottery and bought one with a 38mm crank pulley bolt rather than a T60  ::).

Seeing as I only have sockets up to 36mm it's off to Halfrauds we go tomorrow morning before I let loose with the impact wrench. 380nm ought to be a breeze...

Stymied in my attempts, I changed the oil and filters, fixed the pikey van's lights and cut it some new carpet ready for sale.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 May 2019, 21:39:36
Quote from: jimmy944 on 26 May 2019, 21:16:49
Got most of the way through the timing belt on the Terracan, only to discover I had lost the lottery and bought one with a 38mm crank pulley bolt rather than a T60  ::).

Seeing as I only have sockets up to 36mm it's off to Halfrauds we go tomorrow morning before I let loose with the impact wrench. 380nm ought to be a breeze...

Stymied in my attempts, I changed the oil and filters, fixed the pikey van's lights and cut it some new carpet ready for sale.
Any pics of the build, Jimmy?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 May 2019, 22:32:36
No build yet Ste.

The architect is coming Tuesday to work out where everything is going. Putting the garage in the back garden will work nicely but access is super tight once you factor in the extension. Once things get lively I'll start a build thread ;).

Unless of course you mean the Terracan, in which case I took this before I removed the aux belts so I know how the sodding things go back on  ;D....

(https://i.ibb.co/LvH8mv9/IMG-20190526-165939.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vDRHpDL)
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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2019, 07:11:26
Quote from: jimmy944 on 26 May 2019, 22:32:36
No build yet Ste.

The architect is coming Tuesday to work out where everything is going. Putting the garage in the back garden will work nicely but access is super tight once you factor in the extension. Once things get lively I'll start a build thread ;).

Unless of course you mean the Terracan, in which case I took this before I removed the aux belts so I know how the sodding things go back on  ;D....

(https://i.ibb.co/LvH8mv9/IMG-20190526-165939.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vDRHpDL)
free image hosting (https://imgbb.com/)
No, I meant the house.  ;D
You'll have to post pics at every stage of the build, so that you can benefit from pages and pages of suggestions about what style/colour knobs/handles should be going on the kitchen drawers.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2019, 09:47:23
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2019, 12:06:29
Shoved a new air filter in TBE, although old one looked barely used.  Replaced headlight washer pump as well. Refilled the screenwash.


Full dealer service then  ;)
I think its about due an oil change, but I need to find my phone to check ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2019, 09:49:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2019, 09:47:23
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2019, 12:06:29
Shoved a new air filter in TBE, although old one looked barely used.  Replaced headlight washer pump as well. Refilled the screenwash.


Full dealer service then  ;)
I think its about due an oil change, but I need to find my phone to check ;D

Who are you going to phone? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2019, 10:17:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2019, 09:49:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2019, 09:47:23
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2019, 12:06:29
Shoved a new air filter in TBE, although old one looked barely used.  Replaced headlight washer pump as well. Refilled the screenwash.


Full dealer service then  ;)
I think its about due an oil change, but I need to find my phone to check ;D

Who are you going to phone? ::)
Phones can make calls? :o

Don't tell the millennials ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 May 2019, 10:32:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2019, 10:17:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2019, 09:49:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2019, 09:47:23
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 May 2019, 17:32:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2019, 12:06:29
Shoved a new air filter in TBE, although old one looked barely used.  Replaced headlight washer pump as well. Refilled the screenwash.


Full dealer service then  ;)
I think its about due an oil change, but I need to find my phone to check ;D

Who are you going to phone? ::)
Phones can make calls? :o

Don't tell the millennials ;D

Just change it anyway you lazy bugger!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2019, 18:10:28
Phone found, its not due yet :), still not quite 3k since last change :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2019, 18:32:56
I've been having some strange issues with the wiper and indicator stalks on the V70.  The rear screen wash wipe button has stopped working and the intermittent wipe is.... intermittent.  Also sometimes when I indicate, the windscreen wipers come on...  ::)

So bought a complete stalk assembly on ebay and first tried changing the stalks but no joy, so removed the airbag and steering wheel to change the bit that sits behind the wheel to find that the one I'd bought was different!  ::)  It must have come off a V70 without cruise as there was a plug socket missing.  :-\

I did achieve something though, as I fixed the wobbly steering wheel issue by tightening up the bolt properly when I reassembled.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 27 May 2019, 19:28:59
Completed my right side rear bearing change, what a Job...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 May 2019, 11:59:13
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)
You're pretty brave trying that, Jimbob.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 12:09:10
Quote from: STEMO on 28 May 2019, 11:59:13
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)
You're pretty brave trying that, Jimbob.

Brave or Stupid ;D  Either way it worked!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 29 May 2019, 09:54:56
Bought a used Mazda mummy bus.

Trying to find out if I can switch the screen from Japanese (Kanji?) to jinglish ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:10:18
Noticed the windscreen rubber hanging out. Sigh.

I'm guessing even if my Silkaflex did every land, it would be knackered by the superheating it sustained on its way up.


Silkaflex still the best to stick the rubber in with?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:11:59
Located and retrieved the Zaffy for her to use for work tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:12:31
Annoyingly, it just started first time, and drove home without fuss or drama. Bloody thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 May 2019, 18:27:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:12:31
Annoyingly, it just started first time, and drove home without fuss or drama. Bloody thing.

Yep !
when all the fancy Toys are broke , you can always trust the yoyo (zafira )  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:29:29
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 May 2019, 18:27:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:12:31
Annoyingly, it just started first time, and drove home without fuss or drama. Bloody thing.

Yep !
when all the fancy Toys are broke , you can always trust the yoyo (zafira )  :y
The hardest bit is usually trying to find where it got left...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 29 May 2019, 19:14:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:29:29
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 May 2019, 18:27:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:12:31
Annoyingly, it just started first time, and drove home without fuss or drama. Bloody thing.

Yep !
when all the fancy Toys are broke , you can always trust the yoyo (zafira )  :y
The hardest bit is usually trying to find where it got left...
Why ??? Do you just abandon it randomly in the Brackley area? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 May 2019, 19:25:54
Quote from: ronnyd on 29 May 2019, 19:14:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:29:29
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 May 2019, 18:27:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:12:31
Annoyingly, it just started first time, and drove home without fuss or drama. Bloody thing.

Yep !
when all the fancy Toys are broke , you can always trust the yoyo (zafira )  :y
The hardest bit is usually trying to find where it got left...
Why ??? Do you just abandon it randomly in the Brackley area? :o
you know what it's like , you have something precious to you , you put it somewhere SAFE
then forget where it is  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 May 2019, 20:17:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing
Don't do it, Barry.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 30 May 2019, 06:29:18
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing

Well, I object to paying £90 for an update, they're only Here maps anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 30 May 2019, 06:32:30
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2019, 20:17:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing
Don't do it, Barry.  :o

Why not?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 May 2019, 12:50:43
Quote from: Auto Addict on 30 May 2019, 06:32:30
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2019, 20:17:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing
Don't do it, Barry.  :o

Why not?
Ok, then, do it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2019, 13:14:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 29 May 2019, 19:14:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:29:29
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 May 2019, 18:27:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2019, 18:12:31
Annoyingly, it just started first time, and drove home without fuss or drama. Bloody thing.

Yep !
when all the fancy Toys are broke , you can always trust the yoyo (zafira )  :y
The hardest bit is usually trying to find where it got left...
Why ??? Do you just abandon it randomly in the Brackley area? :o
yup.

It aint going anywhere near my driveway
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 May 2019, 14:31:48
Doesn't want the neighbours getting jealous, I suppose. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 May 2019, 14:42:45
I wouldn't want one myself  ::)
BUT
the Zaf A 2.0 DTi elegance is a very robust and versatile car
the one on the fleet has replaced the troublesome xsara picasso that always needed something fixing
try as he may(due to incompetence), the family member who has it ,can't break it  :)
and the factory rust proofing is very food , unlike the ZAF B and certain other vauxhalls on the fleet  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2019, 17:52:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 May 2019, 14:42:45
I wouldn't want one myself  ::)
BUT
the Zaf A 2.0 DTi elegance is a very robust and versatile car
the one on the fleet has replaced the troublesome xsara picasso that always needed something fixing
try as he may(due to incompetence), the family member who has it ,can't break it  :)
and the factory rust proofing is very food , unlike the ZAF B and certain other vauxhalls on the fleet  :D
I have to agree.  Its slow, doesn't handle, uncomfortable, a bit small, and generally unlikable.

But it is stubbornly reliable, well built, good anticorrosion protection, versatile and thrashable.


I'm guessing my 130k 2002 Elegance DTi is probably worth £500 tops, but worth far more than that to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 May 2019, 18:03:20
Replaced some of the wheelnuts on the pussy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 May 2019, 18:16:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 May 2019, 17:52:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 May 2019, 14:42:45
I wouldn't want one myself  ::)
BUT
the Zaf A 2.0 DTi elegance is a very robust and versatile car
the one on the fleet has replaced the troublesome xsara picasso that always needed something fixing
try as he may(due to incompetence), the family member who has it ,can't break it  :)
and the factory rust proofing is very food , unlike the ZAF B and certain other vauxhalls on the fleet  :D
I have to agree.  Its slow, doesn't handle, uncomfortable, a bit small, and generally unlikable.

But it is stubbornly reliable, well built, good anticorrosion protection, versatile and thrashable.


I'm guessing my 130k 2002 Elegance DTi is probably worth £500 tops, but worth far more than that to me.
we paid 500 for a Jan 2003 with about 105k on about a year ago, 10 months MOT (dealer part ex,no warranty), I spent another 200 ish quid on new discs & pads all round,service,2 tyres and a spare alloy , serviced again pre MOT and put cataclean in ,new reverse switch £5 for the gearbox, MOTed again with no advisories , now 120k

so not worth very much at all

I've had to do far more rust prevention to the 5 years newer Zaf B , 12 months MOT 88k cost £800
replaced front and rear discs and pads,
rust proofing ,
new rocker cover (pcv valve bummed) had to drill 3 bolts out the head  :'(
new gates cambelt and waterpump kit
full service (all filters)
new coolant hose and OAT antifreeze
that's about £400 in parts and supplies  ::)


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: raywilb on 30 May 2019, 18:19:09
gearbox off , clutch & flywheel removed then a new crankshaft oil seal.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 May 2019, 10:10:48
My Zaffy was primarily bought as a storage facility when my garage disappeared
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 May 2019, 10:14:09
Yesterday, had to have words with chap opposite, as one of his mates always parks outside his house, no matter what. For the 2nd time in 2 weeks my battlebus was parked outside mine, so when he parked, it completely blocked our narrow road.

What goes through the mind of these people?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 May 2019, 10:30:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 May 2019, 10:14:09
Yesterday, had to have words with chap opposite, as one of his mates always parks outside his house, no matter what. For the 2nd time in 2 weeks my battlebus was parked outside mine, so when he parked, it completely blocked our narrow road.

What goes through the mind of these people?
Nothing
unfortunately too many people don't care as long as they can do what they want
they don't consider what effect their actions have on others or how much they inconvenience others

blocking the road can have serious implications if something goes wrong

what if a fire engine, ambulance  needed access  :(

or bomb disposal crew  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 May 2019, 10:52:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 May 2019, 10:30:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 May 2019, 10:14:09
Yesterday, had to have words with chap opposite, as one of his mates always parks outside his house, no matter what. For the 2nd time in 2 weeks my battlebus was parked outside mine, so when he parked, it completely blocked our narrow road.

What goes through the mind of these people?
Nothing
unfortunately too many people don't care as long as they can do what they want
they don't consider what effect their actions have on others or how much they inconvenience others

blocking the road can have serious implications if something goes wrong

what if a fire engine, ambulance  needed access  :(

or bomb disposal crew ;D

I have an retired one of those in the family, so I know exactly what would have happened. It would have made a bit of a mess of his car.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 31 May 2019, 11:53:35
Had it MOT'd.

It failed on a blown rear number plate bulb and blown front sidelight.

The nice MOT tester changed both bulbs FOC and gave me the MOT certificate  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 May 2019, 12:08:09
Quote from: TD on 31 May 2019, 11:53:35
Had it MOT'd.

It failed on a blown rear number plate bulb and blown front sidelight.

The nice MOT tester changed both bulbs FOC and gave me the MOT certificate  :y
congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 May 2019, 12:23:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 May 2019, 10:14:09
What goes through the mind of these people?

About half an ounce of copper jacketed lead when you run the place, right? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 31 May 2019, 17:25:57
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2019, 12:50:43
Quote from: Auto Addict on 30 May 2019, 06:32:30
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2019, 20:17:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing
Don't do it, Barry.  :o

Why not?
Ok, then, do it. ;D

Tend to use HERE maps off my phone,  which is better than the Becker system, so if it improves it, all well and good.

If it breaks it, Ah well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 May 2019, 18:35:15
Quote from: Auto Addict on 31 May 2019, 17:25:57
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2019, 12:50:43
Quote from: Auto Addict on 30 May 2019, 06:32:30
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2019, 20:17:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob on 27 May 2019, 18:51:51
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing
Don't do it, Barry.  :o

Why not?
Ok, then, do it. ;D

Tend to use HERE maps off my phone,  which is better than the Becker system, so if it improves it, all well and good.

If it breaks it, Ah well.
I see. Bit of a bummer when a built in sat nav in a Mercedes is no good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 May 2019, 20:30:02
Quote from: STEMO on 31 May 2019, 18:35:15
I see. Bit of a bummer when a built in sat nav in a Mercedes is no good.
Well, Merc are well known for randomly selecting stuff from supplier catalogues...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 May 2019, 20:35:42
Replaced a coolant hose which dripped slightly on Mrs Builder's astra
( one that attaches to the heater matrix inside the engine bay ,common on astra H )
while I had the spanners out I did the timing belt kit and waterpump ,flushed and filled with fresh OAT antifreeze  :)
then put the battery back in and noticed another hose that had rubbed and needs fettling before it leaks  :(
easy to get at , so I will chop out the section, insert a copper pipe and a pair of hose clips ,
Job for tomorrow ,CBA tonight now I've eaten too much food  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 June 2019, 09:22:13
Quote from: STEMO on 31 May 2019, 18:35:15
Quote from: Auto Addict on 31 May 2019, 17:25:57
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2019, 12:50:43
Quote from: Auto Addict on 30 May 2019, 06:32:30
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2019, 20:17:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 29 May 2019, 20:11:30
Quote from: Auto Addict on 29 May 2019, 07:31:14
Quote from: Jimbob on 28 May 2019, 11:51:40
Quote from: Auto Addict on 28 May 2019, 07:24:15
Quote from: Jimbob link=topic=43963.msg1904718#msg19047h618 date=1558979511
Updated the Sat Nav in the Merc..... Without any of that unpleasantness from using dealers, codes, or cash! ;D ;D ;D

...and how did you do that, may I ask?

With Comand 4.5 / 4.7 (not looked for other versions) there is a trick where you can do the map update an unusual way...
Basically get the map you already have on usb....but remove most the files, and use this to start an update....it doesnt need a code as its the same version you have.
It tells you it cannot find the media and to supply it, you give it the new files, it still compains, you pull that stick out and put it in again, and off it goes, Happilly updating!   Let me know if you need more info ;)

Ah, mines got a Becker Map Pilot :(


There are ways for that too if you don’t mind some playing
Don't do it, Barry.  :o

Why not?
Ok, then, do it. ;D

Tend to use HERE maps off my phone,  which is better than the Becker system, so if it improves it, all well and good.

If it breaks it, Ah well.
I see. Bit of a bummer when a built in sat nav in a Mercedes is no good.

To be fair, it hasn't been updated since 2013.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 12:01:46
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 June 2019, 09:22:13
To be fair, it hasn't been updated since 2013.
And the map will be 12-24 months out of date at that point as well...   ...though in reality, not many roads have been completed in that time frame, aside from new housing estates etc.

So whats wrong with it, just roads are out of date, or something else (that an update wont fix)?  I always maintain that any factory fitted one is leagues ahead of any portable unit.  Even the NCDC in Omegas is a very, very good unit compared to even modern portable units, apart from even the newest maps are now 10yrs our of date (and millennials will get hung up on lack of postcodes). NCDC isn't the easiest to use, mind, beyond the basic "take me to this address"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 12:05:10
The Black Pussy came with a 2010 map, which I have upgrade to 2017 since. Apart from the extended Bedford bypass, I've not really noticed any road differences between the maps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:16:42
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D
I would concede, my experience of Three (coverage wise) was pretty good when I stayed near Scarborogh, and visit the moors etc.  I think the rural parts there should be reasonably easy to provide good coverage due to landscape and limited people using it.

(My experience of Three's helldesk, and the local Three shop in Scarborough were less impressive ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 15:41:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:16:42
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D
I would concede, my experience of Three (coverage wise) was pretty good when I stayed near Scarborogh, and visit the moors etc.  I think the rural parts there should be reasonably easy to provide good coverage due to landscape and limited people using it.

(My experience of Three's helldesk, and the local Three shop in Scarborough were less impressive ;D)
Hmmmm......I just get my phone at the three shop in Barnsley and say "See you in two years". Never been between times.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 15:43:18
And I don't need an expensive gayphone or the like. Samsung J3 2018 does me just fine. 2Gb, unlimited texts and minutes for £15 a month.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 16:00:35
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 15:41:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:16:42
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D
I would concede, my experience of Three (coverage wise) was pretty good when I stayed near Scarborogh, and visit the moors etc.  I think the rural parts there should be reasonably easy to provide good coverage due to landscape and limited people using it.

(My experience of Three's helldesk, and the local Three shop in Scarborough were less impressive ;D)
Hmmmm......I just get my phone at the three shop in Barnsley and say "See you in two years". Never been between times.  ;D
Three, bless 'em, had apparently sent me the wrong SIM. So Helldesk sent me to shop, shop sent me to helldesk.  Shop and helldesk refused to talk to each other.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 16:01:54
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 15:43:18
And I don't need an expensive gayphone or the like. Samsung J3 2018 does me just fine. 2Gb, unlimited texts and minutes for £15 a month.
I pay £7.50 for my 6Gb, unlimited texts, but only 250mins....    ….but as I don't have friends, the limit mins is still about 150-200 more than I need ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 18:28:17
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Auto or manual, Henry?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:47:14
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 18:28:17
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Auto or manual, Henry?

Auto :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 19:23:19
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Is that the 2.3?


Are the front tyres going to take a battering over the next couple of weeks ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 20:00:53
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:47:14
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 18:28:17
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Auto or manual, Henry?

Auto :y
1.5 seconds slower to 60 than the manual, but no slouch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2019, 21:00:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 19:23:19
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Is that the 2.3?


Are the front tyres going to take a battering over the next couple of weeks ;D

Yep 2.3 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2019, 21:01:17
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 20:00:53
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:47:14
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 18:28:17
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Auto or manual, Henry?

Auto :y
1.5 seconds slower to 60 than the manual, but no slouch.

It's the in gear progress that impresses,30 to 70 is proper lively :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 June 2019, 21:09:50
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 21:01:17
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 20:00:53
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:47:14
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 18:28:17
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 18:10:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 15:17:42
Quote from: henryd on 01 June 2019, 13:20:57
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2019, 12:41:43
I navigated North Yorkshire last week using google maps......on Three.  ;D

Collected my 9-5 this morning,my God it can move along nicely :y
I suspect all things are relative ;D.  Which one did you get (engine/power)?

08 Aero HOT estate,260 bhp :y
Auto or manual, Henry?

Auto :y
1.5 seconds slower to 60 than the manual, but no slouch.

It's the in gear progress that impresses,30 to 70 is proper lively :y

The other shock is that I know where the under pinning comes from and I've  driven dozens of them but the Scab rides and handles much more securely :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 June 2019, 07:22:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 12:01:46
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 June 2019, 09:22:13
To be fair, it hasn't been updated since 2013.
And the map will be 12-24 months out of date at that point as well...   ...though in reality, not many roads have been completed in that time frame, aside from new housing estates etc.

So whats wrong with it, just roads are out of date, or something else (that an update wont fix)?  I always maintain that any factory fitted one is leagues ahead of any portable unit.  Even the NCDC in Omegas is a very, very good unit compared to even modern portable units, apart from even the newest maps are now 10yrs our of date (and millennials will get hung up on lack of postcodes). NCDC isn't the easiest to use, mind, beyond the basic "take me to this address"

Been very happy with mine tbh, Mine is the fully built in Comand though.
I wanted to update mine for 3 main areas:
1, My Commute - I use satnav there and back to let me know if there are areas I need to avoid,  It didnt know about a new major road into Crewe, which is often the best route in when its busy.
2, The Mersey Gateway - This is a new mersey crossing, Old Runcorn / Widnes bridge currently shut too, can be a bit awkward to navigate when it thinks your in the river!
3, There is a kind of Stockport 'relief road / bypass' that starts at Manchester Airport, lets you bypass a load of Motorway / traffic which is handy visiting family.

So the updates are going to prove valuable to me, The extra roundabouts / housing developments / poi's are all a bonus too, as it the updated gracenote db.

Ive the maps and instructions too now for when AA fancies a try at updating his.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2019, 08:28:30
Ah, so all the road building has been happening up North then ;D.

Quote from: Jimbob on 02 June 2019, 07:22:18
as it the updated gracenote db.
I can find next to no information about updating Gracenote on mine.  The Jag forums are no help, as the standard answer is to take it to a dealer, and I'd wager most dealers wouldn't have a clue.

Updating the maps does not appear to update Gracenote on mine. The Volvo version of mine allows update of Gracenote via USB, but mine doesn't recognise that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 02 June 2019, 08:55:35
Yup, Lots of new stuff here.
Gracenote gets updates same time as satnav for me, daft thing but nice to see the album pictures when listening to tunes.
Can the oracle not find out how to update?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2019, 08:58:45
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 June 2019, 08:55:35
Yup, Lots of new stuff here.
Gracenote gets updates same time as satnav for me, daft thing but nice to see the album pictures when listening to tunes.
Can the oracle not find out how to update?
Before his time... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 02 June 2019, 18:01:17
Investigated an oil drip on rear bellhousing fearing it to be failing rear crank seal.
Checks revealed it to be split breather hose from cam cover to mesh filter.
Had new genuine GM set in stock  so cleaned out mesh and fitted new hoses.  Phew...!
Also noticed a single coolent drip on tray undr oil filter. Followed it back up to under cambelt cover.
Removed cover and found waterpump showing very slight seep at bottom. Only two of the three torx set screws can be accessed due to tensioner so removed belt and tensioner to nip all three up.
All rebuilt and tensioned so will check if all ok on run out tomorrow ,if not will dismantle and fit nw O ring next week.
Belt and water pump done less than 2K miles ago so believe it just needed tightening.
We'll see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 02 June 2019, 19:26:19
 :y
Quote from: Jimbob on 02 June 2019, 07:22:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 June 2019, 12:01:46
Quote from: Auto Addict on 01 June 2019, 09:22:13
To be fair, it hasn't been updated since 2013.
And the map will be 12-24 months out of date at that point as well...   ...though in reality, not many roads have been completed in that time frame, aside from new housing estates etc.

So whats wrong with it, just roads are out of date, or something else (that an update wont fix)?  I always maintain that any factory fitted one is leagues ahead of any portable unit.  Even the NCDC in Omegas is a very, very good unit compared to even modern portable units, apart from even the newest maps are now 10yrs our of date (and millennials will get hung up on lack of postcodes). NCDC isn't the easiest to use, mind, beyond the basic "take me to this address"

Been very happy with mine tbh, Mine is the fully built in Comand though.
I wanted to update mine for 3 main areas:
1, My Commute - I use satnav there and back to let me know if there are areas I need to avoid,  It didnt know about a new major road into Crewe, which is often the best route in when its busy.
2, The Mersey Gateway - This is a new mersey crossing, Old Runcorn / Widnes bridge currently shut too, can be a bit awkward to navigate when it thinks your in the river!
3, There is a kind of Stockport 'relief road / bypass' that starts at Manchester Airport, lets you bypass a load of Motorway / traffic which is handy visiting family.

So the updates are going to prove valuable to me, The extra roundabouts / housing developments / poi's are all a bonus too, as it the updated gracenote db.

Ive the maps and instructions too now for when AA fancies a try at updating his.


 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2019, 19:54:40
An M3 was egging me on this morning, but being a reformed character, I didn't rise to it.

On the way home, I was feeling a bit frisky as an M5 came past at a decent rate, and did rise to it. And lost. Badly ;D.  Now I need more fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 03 June 2019, 17:34:21
Gave the new beast a scrub today
(https://i.postimg.cc/PLr6YLZZ/20190603-172844.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PLr6YLZZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/v1q0zQLK/20190603-172856.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1q0zQLK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8sqn9zQQ/20190603-172910.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sqn9zQQ)


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 03 June 2019, 18:30:32
Looks good Henry. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 June 2019, 18:35:03
Very nice , I like the colour
looks like vauxhall frost blue  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 03 June 2019, 19:23:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 June 2019, 18:35:03
Very nice , I like the colour
looks like vauxhall frost blue  8)

It's Saab Ice Blue,which is probably the same,I think it suits the car though and is one the things that caught my eye to start with :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 June 2019, 19:45:00
Noticed the coolant message was on so popped the bonnet to find that the sensor bobble has popped off its pin.  >:(  This coolant tank was new from Vauxhall about two years ago so I'm going to try to reinforce the top of the pin on the next one. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 June 2019, 07:32:55
Chucked a few miles on one of the abused company hack F-types, I could quite live with one of those, most enjoyable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 June 2019, 08:48:02
Snow-foamed, washed, polished and waxed both cars at the weekend .. my right arm still hurts. Wax on, wax off, Miyagi-san. Both really need a proper machine polish, though.

Noticed that the water leak we thought we'd cured on her Mini has got worse, so it wasn't the header tank after all. Balls. Off to Seattle next week so the Mini is off to the local specialist for a pressure test and diagnosis (and maybe fix if the cost isn't an arm and a leg) - probably water pump, rear transfer pipe or thermostat. Or the radiator. Or the pipe on the bottom of the header tank (£60 for that pipe!). Or somewhere else. Definitely in the engine bay, though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 June 2019, 13:31:40
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 04 June 2019, 07:32:55
Chucked a few miles on one of the abused company hack F-types, I could quite live with one of those, most enjoyable.




I managed to blag a test drive in both a 2WD and 4WD F-Type 5.0V8.

The 2WD version was more fun. The 4WD version felt 'safer'

Both were very fast and both made a noise like the end of the world. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 June 2019, 15:47:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 June 2019, 13:31:40
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 04 June 2019, 07:32:55
Chucked a few miles on one of the abused company hack F-types, I could quite live with one of those, most enjoyable.




I managed to blag a test drive in both a 2WD and 4WD F-Type 5.0V8.

The 2WD version was more fun. The 4WD version felt 'safer'

Both were very fast and both made a noise like the end of the world. :y

Just a 380 V6 AWD in this one, a pleasant noise when the 'spectacles' button is pressed, never felt it needed more power but, I must try and get hold of the project 7 for a play
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 June 2019, 10:46:42
Not me, but the Desmond I gifted to the parents has beaten the MOT tester for another year  :y Just an advisory (or whatever they call them now) for a chip in the windscreen.

Up to 115k and so far only had regular service items, crank position sensor and an alternator. Not bad for a 16yo bus!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 June 2019, 20:57:36
Bought a pair of Uniroyal Rainsports for the rear of the V70.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 June 2019, 21:14:11
prepared my Mum's 2002 astra for MOT
it's not done 60k yet  ;D
2 tyres with about 6mm of tread replaced due to age / slight cracking  ::)
brakes stripped and cleaned,oil & filter ,air filter, cleaned the TB (not OOFs TB, the Throttle Body  ;D )
polished the headlamps, I have 2 new ones but she don't drive in the dark anyway so did not see the point in swapping them  ;D
cleaned and scraped the rustproofing ,checked and touched up
hopefully get it tested tomorrow

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 June 2019, 22:13:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 June 2019, 21:14:11
prepared my Mum's 2002 astra for MOT
it's not done 60k yet  ;D
2 tyres with about 6mm of tread replaced due to age / slight cracking  ::)
brakes stripped and cleaned,oil & filter ,air filter, cleaned the TB (not OOFs TB, the Throttle Body  ;D )
polished the headlamps, I have 2 new ones but she don't drive in the dark anyway so did not see the point in swapping them  ;D
cleaned and scraped the rustproofing ,checked and touched up
hopefully get it tested tomorrow
Touched up who?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 June 2019, 23:13:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 June 2019, 21:14:11
prepared my Mum's 2002 astra for MOT
it's not done 60k yet  ;D
2 tyres with about 6mm of tread replaced due to age / slight cracking  ::)
brakes stripped and cleaned,oil & filter ,air filter, cleaned the TB (not OOFs TB, the Throttle Body  ;D )
polished the headlamps, I have 2 new ones but she don't drive in the dark anyway so did not see the point in swapping them  ;D
cleaned and scraped the rustproofing ,checked and touched up
hopefully get it tested tomorrow

Jeebus, if that's it's regular care regime, that's probably one of the best kept examples going.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 09:01:47
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2019, 22:13:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 June 2019, 21:14:11
prepared my Mum's 2002 astra for MOT
it's not done 60k yet  ;D
2 tyres with about 6mm of tread replaced due to age / slight cracking  ::)
brakes stripped and cleaned,oil & filter ,air filter, cleaned the TB (not OOFs TB, the Throttle Body  ;D )
polished the headlamps, I have 2 new ones but she don't drive in the dark anyway so did not see the point in swapping them  ;D
cleaned and scraped the rustproofing ,checked and touched up
hopefully get it tested tomorrow

Touched up who?
just myself  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 09:06:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 06 June 2019, 23:13:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 June 2019, 21:14:11
prepared my Mum's 2002 astra for MOT
it's not done 60k yet  ;D
2 tyres with about 6mm of tread replaced due to age / slight cracking  ::)
brakes stripped and cleaned,oil & filter ,air filter, cleaned the TB (not OOFs TB, the Throttle Body  ;D )
polished the headlamps, I have 2 new ones but she don't drive in the dark anyway so did not see the point in swapping them  ;D
cleaned and scraped the rustproofing ,checked and touched up
hopefully get it tested tomorrow

Jeebus, if that's it's regular care regime, that's probably one of the best kept examples going.  :y
I'd do all that as a bare minimum on any car BEFORE MOT
including jacking up all suspension etc to check everything, also check all electrics
I pretty much MOT check and service a car BEFORE i take it for MOT
all the cars get regular checks by me between MOTs too
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 June 2019, 10:19:05
Drove it to Liverpool to watch Rick Astley at Anfield!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2019, 10:22:16
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2019, 10:19:05
Drove it to Liverpool to watch Rick Astley at Anfield!

I thought he played for Man City?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 June 2019, 10:46:02
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2019, 10:19:05
Drove it to Liverpool to watch Rick Astley at Anfield!

There are two negatives here.

1. Rick Astley.
2. Driving to Liverpool and expecting to find the wheels still on your car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2019, 10:50:53
Quote from: Jimbob on 07 June 2019, 10:19:05
Drove it to Liverpool to watch Rick Astley at Anfield!
Was DLK there, in the mush pit at the front, throwing his y Fronts at Rick?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2019, 10:52:52
Earlier this week, drove it to Portsmouth, and threw it on a boat to Ouistreham.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 07 June 2019, 10:56:31
;D ;D ;D

Wasn't my choice of gig in the slightest, but was actually a bloody good night out!

Car survived just fine
Rick Astley was the support act
Take that was the headline, They were joined by Lulu for 1 song, and by Gerry Marsden at the end for You'll never walk alone which was fantastic.
They all put on a very good show.

As said, not something I'd normally choose to go to / pay to go to.....

In this instance it was with a few colleagues & partners in our corporate box at huge expense to someone, but didn't cost me a penny.  Had a personal waitress and free food and drink all night, so was well worth going to, and as is often the way with these, things, go with low expectations and come out having had a far better time than expected.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 12:55:43
well , I picked up Mum's Astra , took it for a spirited stress test drive, 65 mph max honest officer  :P
dropped it in for MOT
passed, no advisories  :)
 now on 59,028 miles
one comment from the NT ,"shame there's a key scratch down the side"
strict aint they ? these MOT blokes  :D
I'm not going to bother doing the scratch ,because some dick will do it again the week after it's painted  :(

sponged some was n wax on the Astra and my Omega ,which is now being rinsed off due to it p155ing it down with rain.
saves getting the hose pipe out  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 June 2019, 13:51:34
Filled the Merc with 65 litres of juice from Sainsbury's with an 8p off a litre coupon a saving of £5.20 so battered sausage & chips tonight ! 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 14:32:28
Quote from: Tilbo on 07 June 2019, 13:51:34
Filled the Merc with 65 litres of juice from Sainsbury's with an 8p off a litre coupon a saving of £5.20 so battered sausage & chips tonight ! 😀
you can afford to put petrol in your car AND eat meat  :o
show off  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 June 2019, 15:18:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 14:32:28
Quote from: Tilbo on 07 June 2019, 13:51:34
Filled the Merc with 65 litres of juice from Sainsbury's with an 8p off a litre coupon a saving of £5.20 so battered sausage & chips tonight ! 😀
you can afford to put petrol in your car AND eat meat  :o
show off  ;D
No, he said sausage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 15:37:44
Quote from: STEMO on 07 June 2019, 15:18:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 14:32:28
Quote from: Tilbo on 07 June 2019, 13:51:34
Filled the Merc with 65 litres of juice from Sainsbury's with an 8p off a litre coupon a saving of £5.20 so battered sausage & chips tonight ! 😀
you can afford to put petrol in your car AND eat meat  :o
show off  ;D
No, he said sausage.
placebo meat then  ;D
still costs more than bread n dripping Uncle Stemo
that said, just looked on the google and beef dripping is 65p per 250 grams in tesco  :o

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 June 2019, 17:02:59
New MOT with no advisories on the Mundano.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 June 2019, 17:19:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 15:37:44
Quote from: STEMO on 07 June 2019, 15:18:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 14:32:28
Quote from: Tilbo on 07 June 2019, 13:51:34
Filled the Merc with 65 litres of juice from Sainsbury's with an 8p off a litre coupon a saving of £5.20 so battered sausage & chips tonight ! 😀
you can afford to put petrol in your car AND eat meat  :o
show off  ;D
No, he said sausage.
placebo meat then  ;D
still costs more than bread n dripping Uncle Stemo
that said, just looked on the google and beef dripping is 65p per 250 grams in tesco :o

You have far too much time on your hands.... :) ;) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 18:47:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 June 2019, 17:19:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 15:37:44
Quote from: STEMO on 07 June 2019, 15:18:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 14:32:28
Quote from: Tilbo on 07 June 2019, 13:51:34
Filled the Merc with 65 litres of juice from Sainsbury's with an 8p off a litre coupon a saving of £5.20 so battered sausage & chips tonight ! 😀
you can afford to put petrol in your car AND eat meat  :o
show off  ;D
No, he said sausage.
placebo meat then  ;D
still costs more than bread n dripping Uncle Stemo
that said, just looked on the google and beef dripping is 65p per 250 grams in tesco :o

You have far too much grease, oil and rust proofing on your hands.... :) ;) :D
FTFY  :)
my google is connected by wires and glass rods ,pretty quick  :)
I can use the landline at the same time too  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:02:35
Replaced the nearside door mirror glass with a spare from my stocks after I clipped a green wheelie bin that was overhanging a pavement on a country road

The joys of motoring ::) ::) :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 June 2019, 20:16:47
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:02:35
..... after I clipped a green wheelie bin that was overhanging a pavement on a country road

The joys of motoring ::) ::) :D ;)

Lack of due care & attention?  ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 20:18:36
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:02:35
Replaced the nearside door mirror glass with a spare from my stocks after I clipped a green wheelie bin that was overhanging a pavement on a country road

The joys of motoring ::) ::) :D ;)
Your meant to drive round things Lizzie even if they are in the road  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:20:51
Quote from: Andy B on 07 June 2019, 20:16:47
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:02:35
..... after I clipped a green wheelie bin that was overhanging a pavement on a country road

The joys of motoring ::) ::) :D ;)

Lack of due care & attention?  ::) ::)

Not when you have a large truck coming towards you on a narrow country lane and had to brake in towards the pavement to avoid him, and the mirror clipped the bin.  Better to lose a mirror than have a head on eh?! ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 20:22:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 June 2019, 17:02:59
New MOT with no advisories on the Mundano.  :y
congratulations on the pass  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:45:19
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 20:18:36
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:02:35
Replaced the nearside door mirror glass with a spare from my stocks after I clipped a green wheelie bin that was overhanging a pavement on a country road

The joys of motoring ::) ::) :D ;)
Your meant to drive round things Lizzie even if they are in the road  ;)  ;D

That's the thing Dave, this wheelie bin was not in the road but with it's hinge part overhanging the edge of the pavement.  As I say though it was only a piece of glass that was damaged as the wing mirror swung into the side of the car, but I was lucky not to lose the front near side door window that it banged against or end up head on into the bloody truck who did not slow down at all!  >:( >:(:D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 June 2019, 21:00:38
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:45:19
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 20:18:36
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:02:35
Replaced the nearside door mirror glass with a spare from my stocks after I clipped a green wheelie bin that was overhanging a pavement on a country road

The joys of motoring ::) ::) :D ;)
Your meant to drive round things Lizzie even if they are in the road  ;)  ;D
Agree

That's the thing Dave, this wheelie bin was not in the road but with it's hinge part overhanging the edge of the pavement.  As I say though it was only a piece of glass that was damaged as the wing mirror swung into the side of the car, but I was lucky not to lose the front near side door window that it banged against or end up head on into the bloody truck who did not slow down at all!  >:( >:(:D ;)
Agree with you there Lizzie. The amount of vans/trucks, cars as well for that matter, who drive around the C roads here in Suffolk as though they never expect to meet another vehicle is quite amazing. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36
yes, quite a few narrow twisty country roads around by me ,pretty much every trip out I shout swear words at the drivers of other cars who are well over the line  >:( :( (not that can hear me  ;D)
one good thing about the Omega is it has good brakes and responsive steering for a lard arse tank  :)
I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time
me and Mrs Builder review each others footage of near misses with other dicks on the road on a regular basis  :D
(yes, before you say it , I include myself in that "dick" statement  :P)
I have complete spare mirror assemblies in stock , ready for the inevitable  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 June 2019, 21:43:53
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:20:51
Quote from: Andy B on 07 June 2019, 20:16:47
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 20:02:35
..... after I clipped a green wheelie bin that was overhanging a pavement on a country road

The joys of motoring ::) ::) :D ;)

Lack of due care & attention?  ::) ::)

Not when you have a large truck coming towards you on a narrow country lane and had to brake in towards the pavement to avoid him, and the mirror clipped the bin.  Better to lose a mirror than have a head on eh?! ::) ::) ::)

a likely story  ;) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 June 2019, 21:47:17
Quote from: ronnyd on 07 June 2019, 21:00:38
.... The amount of vans/trucks, cars as well for that matter, who drive around the C roads here in Suffolk as though they never expect to meet another vehicle is quite amazing. >:(

likewise when we were in the Lakes the other week on single track roads with passing places ..... even had a couple of clowns that for some reason thought I'd stopped to admire the view when I was waiting for on coming traffic, they thought they'd try & go passed me  ??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 June 2019, 21:48:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 20:22:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 June 2019, 17:02:59
New MOT with no advisories on the Mundano.  :y
congratulations on the pass  :)

Thanks!  :y  Influenced by your detailed pre-MOT preparations I did some myself!  :y

I gave it a quick wash on Monday night.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 June 2019, 21:51:57
As I always say when proceeding down country roads, I hope I don't meet myself coming the other way, and familiarity breeds contempt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 22:07:26
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 June 2019, 21:48:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 20:22:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 June 2019, 17:02:59
New MOT with no advisories on the Mundano.  :y
congratulations on the pass  :)

Thanks!  :y  Influenced by your detailed pre-MOT preparations I did some myself!  :y

I gave it a quick wash on Monday night.  ;D
;D
wash it AFTER the MOT ,or scrap it if the result is not good  ;D
which saves car shampoo  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36
yes, quite a few narrow twisty country roads around by me ,pretty much every trip out I shout swear words at the drivers of other cars who are well over the line  >:( :( (not that can hear me  ;D)
one good thing about the Omega is it has good brakes and responsive steering for a lard arse tank  :)
I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time
me and Mrs Builder review each others footage of near misses with other dicks on the road on a regular basis  :D
(yes, before you say it , I include myself in that "dick" statement  :P)
I have complete spare mirror assemblies in stock , ready for the inevitable  ::)

After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.

Two weeks ago I was driving through my old patch, South London, which I do usually about once a month with a male friend and I witnessed three blantant cases of careless driving; dangerous driving; failing to stop at two red lights in succession, driving at 30 mph above the limit, 20 mph in this part of town, with one driver going the wrong side of two traffic islands,whilst overtaking a whole line of traffic waiting at a set of lights. That all happened within a half hour and three separate vehicles involved.
It was crazy driving, which I have obviously often witnessed in my time but never on this scale.

The problem was there were not the police patrols to be seen - did not see one - whereas in the past, in London, they used to be everywhere. There are of course cameras everywhere, but not in the places that would have detected this type of driving.

The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 June 2019, 23:02:49
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36
yes, quite a few narrow twisty country roads around by me ,pretty much every trip out I shout swear words at the drivers of other cars who are well over the line  >:( :( (not that can hear me  ;D)
one good thing about the Omega is it has good brakes and responsive steering for a lard arse tank  :)
I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time
me and Mrs Builder review each others footage of near misses with other dicks on the road on a regular basis  :D
(yes, before you say it , I include myself in that "dick" statement  :P)
I have complete spare mirror assemblies in stock , ready for the inevitable  ::)

After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.

Two weeks ago I was driving through my old patch, South London, which I do usually about once a month with a male friend and I witnessed three blantant cases of careless driving; dangerous driving; failing to stop at two red lights in succession, driving at 30 mph above the limit, 20 mph in this part of town, with one driver going the wrong side of two traffic islands,whilst overtaking a whole line of traffic waiting at a set of lights. That all happened within a half hour and three separate vehicles involved.
It was crazy driving, which I have obviously often witnessed in my time but never on this scale.

The problem was there were not the police patrols to be seen - did not see one - whereas in the past, in London,mother used to be everywhere. There are of course cameras everywhere, but not in the places that would have detected this type of driving.

The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(
It seems obligatory these days for at least two cars to go through when the lights go to red. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 07 June 2019, 23:47:30
Went on another long drive yesterday (Thursday) and when I got back I realised the awful noise from under the bonnet was the aux belt tensioner... it finally let go today after a short journey and is completely shredded. and i'll have to wait until next week before I can fix it..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 09:49:23
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36

I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time


After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.
.......
The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(

you can add dash cams cheaply and easily
this set I use clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-FHD-1080P-Dual-Lens-Car-DVR-Dash-Cam-Video-Recorder-Front-and-Rear-Camera/202547580246?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) with 32GB card clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) so less than £25 and fitted in 10 minutes (rear camera I fitted bellow the high level brake light ,wire tucks into the trim all the way to the front)
those seller's delivered quickly, probably cheaper sellers or better kits if you spend more money ,but the kit in the link works ,good video quality, a decent screen size  :)

Obviously, this is in addition to my bucket avoidance  rear camera system  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2019, 14:31:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 09:49:23
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36

I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time


After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.
.......
The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(

you can add dash cams cheaply and easily
this set I use clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-FHD-1080P-Dual-Lens-Car-DVR-Dash-Cam-Video-Recorder-Front-and-Rear-Camera/202547580246?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) with 32GB card clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) so less than £25 and fitted in 10 minutes (rear camera I fitted bellow the high level brake light ,wire tucks into the trim all the way to the front)
those seller's delivered quickly, probably cheaper sellers or better kits if you spend more money ,but the kit in the link works ,good video quality, a decent screen size  :)

Obviously, this is in addition to my bucket avoidance  rear camera system  ;D


I want one of those for the front.I find it difficult to judge the distance I have at the front when parking. Probably an age thing. ::)
Not sure where to tart in sourcing one tbh.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 15:02:10
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 June 2019, 14:31:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 09:49:23
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36

I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time


After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.
.......
The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(

you can add dash cams cheaply and easily
this set I use clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-FHD-1080P-Dual-Lens-Car-DVR-Dash-Cam-Video-Recorder-Front-and-Rear-Camera/202547580246?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) with 32GB card clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) so less than £25 and fitted in 10 minutes (rear camera I fitted bellow the high level brake light ,wire tucks into the trim all the way to the front)
those seller's delivered quickly, probably cheaper sellers or better kits if you spend more money ,but the kit in the link works ,good video quality, a decent screen size  :)

Obviously, this is in addition to my bucket avoidance  rear camera system  ;D


I want one of those for the front.I find it difficult to judge the distance I have at the front when parking. Probably an age thing. ::)
Not sure where to tart in sourcing one tbh.  :-\
the black dot under my reg plate is a camera (pic robbed from  ianu's brackley meet photos  :-[)
(https://i.imgur.com/6RWffauh.jpg)
when I select reverse, the camera footage shows on my 7" touchscreen replacement radio (or select aux to show front camera footage,which I have not fitted yet due to needing to remove/re-paint my front bumper)
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37568723_1036939656516562_2338230696167866368_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=09bf8d0180f301f2a79afe4dc2f16f5c&oe=5D5175B3)

a simple and cheap way to add a front or rear parking camera is to buy a kit with a mini screen (if you wish to keep your original radio / head unit )

£12 clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-3-TFT-LCD-Digital-Car-Rear-View-Monitor-Night-Vision-Reversing-Camera-Ku/232428219646?hash=item361dcd2cfe:g:62oAAOSwI55ctfTh) flush mount camera kit delivered
or,

£16 delivered clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-3-LCD-Color-Rear-View-Monitor-HD-Car-Reverse-Backup-Camera-Kit-Night-Vision/312566344679?hash=item48c667ebe7:g:LOoAAOSw9-hcrN0K)

just needs a live and earth connected ,then mount the camera and screen and you see what rhe camera sees  :y

loads of types on ebay but I'd advise you AVOID wireless ones ,they are pants  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2019, 15:21:22
Great info thanks. I will probably go for the £12 type you linked to and see how it goes. I have ncdc unit with colour screen fitted so don't want to bin it. I could have a little screen wired to ignition live and just look at it when parking.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 15:35:20
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 June 2019, 15:21:22
Great info thanks. I will probably go for the £12 type you linked to and see how it goes. I have ncdc unit with colour screen fitted so don't want to bin it. I could have a little screen wired to ignition live and just look at it when parking.  :y
Or fit a switch somewhere ,so you can turn off the mini screen when driving  :-\
could be distracting that screen on at night/ all the time  :-\
up to you ,it's your car,  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 June 2019, 15:54:45
Quote from: biggriffin on 07 June 2019, 21:51:57
As I always say when proceeding down country roads, I hope I don't meet myself coming the other way, and familiarity breeds contempt.

Yes, you are so right about that! :y :y

The country road I referred to is a 'rat run' as it takes one from just outside Ashford, behind a major hospital the up to a busy little village called Wye, and it avoids having to encounter a busy railway level crossing if taking the 'proper' main road route.  It can save you about 15 minutes if the gates are closed, so all the locals know that and belt up and down what os really, in many places, just a country track!  They are so familiar with it that they think speeding is not a problem as the other person - like me - will always back down! 

I only use this road if the weather is good, I can clearly see all the huge potholes that are along it's length, it is outside of rush hour times, and farmers tractors are usually in the fields, not on the track taking up the whole width with their largest machines!  The other day this was the case, and the road was empty, until the bloody truck decided to bomb down onto me! ::) ::) :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 June 2019, 16:00:25
Quote from: ronnyd on 07 June 2019, 23:02:49
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36
yes, quite a few narrow twisty country roads around by me ,pretty much every trip out I shout swear words at the drivers of other cars who are well over the line  >:( :( (not that can hear me  ;D)
one good thing about the Omega is it has good brakes and responsive steering for a lard arse tank  :)
I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time
me and Mrs Builder review each others footage of near misses with other dicks on the road on a regular basis  :D
(yes, before you say it , I include myself in that "dick" statement  :P)
I have complete spare mirror assemblies in stock , ready for the inevitable  ::)

After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.

Two weeks ago I was driving through my old patch, South London, which I do usually about once a month with a male friend and I witnessed three blantant cases of careless driving; dangerous driving; failing to stop at two red lights in succession, driving at 30 mph above the limit, 20 mph in this part of town, with one driver going the wrong side of two traffic islands,whilst overtaking a whole line of traffic waiting at a set of lights. That all happened within a half hour and three separate vehicles involved.
It was crazy driving, which I have obviously often witnessed in my time but never on this scale.

The problem was there were not the police patrols to be seen - did not see one - whereas in the past, in London,mother used to be everywhere. There are of course cameras everywhere, but not in the places that would have detected this type of driving.

The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(
It seems obligatory these days for at least two cars to go through when the lights go to red. ::)

Yes, it does seem that major breach of the Road Traffic Act is a lot more prevalent!

Hopefully,when the large number (350+ as I understand from a forces training officer) of additional police officers in Kent have gone through their training over the coming weeks, those individuals could be in for a shock as , hopefully, more experienced officers will be available for Traffic duties ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 June 2019, 16:05:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 09:49:23
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36

I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time


After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.
.......
The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(

you can add dash cams cheaply and easily 
this set I use clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-FHD-1080P-Dual-Lens-Car-DVR-Dash-Cam-Video-Recorder-Front-and-Rear-Camera/202547580246?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) with 32GB card clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) so less than £25 and fitted in 10 minutes (rear camera I fitted bellow the high level brake light ,wire tucks into the trim all the way to the front)

those seller's delivered quickly, probably cheaper sellers or better kits if you spend more money ,but the kit in the link works ,good video quality, a decent screen size  :)

Obviously, this is in addition to my bucket avoidance  rear camera system  ;D

That looks great Dave for the price, and now I am really tempted to buy a couple!  I note they are dual cameras, but  take it you still have to have one fitted in the front window?  What is the quality of the picture like?  (EDIT  sorry, just reread and release yo covered that!)

 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 June 2019, 16:21:35
Decided as it’s June, the Zafira Tourer should get it’s first wash of the year.  ;D Looks bit better now.

3.2 can wait a bit more!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 16:22:19
Checked under coil packs for oil. Found some.  :(

Removed plugs to clean it out. Dropped one. Broke it. Don't have a spare. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 16:34:37
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 08 June 2019, 16:05:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 09:49:23
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36

I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time


After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.
.......
The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(

you can add dash cams cheaply and easily 
this set I use clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-FHD-1080P-Dual-Lens-Car-DVR-Dash-Cam-Video-Recorder-Front-and-Rear-Camera/202547580246?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) with 32GB card clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) so less than £25 and fitted in 10 minutes (rear camera I fitted bellow the high level brake light ,wire tucks into the trim all the way to the front)

those seller's delivered quickly, probably cheaper sellers or better kits if you spend more money ,but the kit in the link works ,good video quality, a decent screen size  :)

Obviously, this is in addition to my bucket avoidance  rear camera system  ;D

That looks great Dave for the price, and now I am really tempted to buy a couple!  I note they are dual cameras, but  take it you still have to have one fitted in the front window?  What is the quality of the picture like?  (EDIT  sorry, just reread and release yo covered that!)

 :y :y
one set has all you need for front and rear recording at the same time  :y
 the main camera that you stick to your screen like a sat nav with a suction cup (mine is to the left of my rear view mirror ,out the way) then ,you plug in the power cord ,which will tuck in the trim down the A pillar, then run the wire to the rear cube camera ,tucking in the wiring to the plastic trim that runs round the headlining ,over to the high level brake light ,sticky pad the bracket to the plastic trim , insert memory card

pic quality is 1080 front camera and 720 rear (rear footage is flipped for some reason)
if you want to watch the footage etc, pop the card out, insert it into the SD adapter and windows 10 pc will show the footage  :y
(front and rear footage are stored in different folders on the card )
if your pc/laptop does not have a slot for SD cards, you can get a usb adapter for 99p 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 16:40:17
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 16:22:19
Checked under coil packs for oil. Found some.  :(

Removed plugs to clean it out. Dropped one. Broke it. Don't have a spare. >:(
bad luck comes in 3s  >:(
the third will be the skin no longer on your knuckles if V6   :-\   ;D
plugs are available even at halfords ,decent gaskets no so much so  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2019, 17:05:43
Couple of jobs on the V70.  :)

1) Replaced the circuit board behind the steering wheel that the stalks plug into, in an attempt to solve my lack of intermittent wipe.  Having changed the wiper stalk with no joy, I thought this was the next step as often the wipers wipe when indicating and the wiper stalk is on intermittent, so I thought the circuit board was faulty.  I still have no intermittent wipe, but so far the wipers don't come on when indicating, so partial success.  ::)  Maybe the rain sensor is faulty.  :-\

2) Rear wiper had stopped working, so removed the wiper and motor, took the cover off the wiper motor to find all the gearings had dried up and were seized.  Cleaned it all up with plenty of WD40, regreased, reassembled and jobs a goodun!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 18:01:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 16:40:17
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 16:22:19
Checked under coil packs for oil. Found some.  :(

Removed plugs to clean it out. Dropped one. Broke it. Don't have a spare. >:(
bad luck comes in 3s  >:(
the third will be the skin no longer on your knuckles if V6   :-\   ;D
plugs are available even at halfords ,decent gaskets no so much so  :(

Just been there. Useless bunch of %*%^*^*. >:(

They have about 5 different types of plugs for cars and about 47 for lawn mowers.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 18:32:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 18:01:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 16:40:17
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 16:22:19
Checked under coil packs for oil. Found some.  :(

Removed plugs to clean it out. Dropped one. Broke it. Don't have a spare. >:(
bad luck comes in 3s  >:(
the third will be the skin no longer on your knuckles if V6   :-\   ;D
plugs are available even at halfords ,decent gaskets no so much so  :(

Just been there. Useless bunch of %*%^*^*. >:(

They have about 5 different types of plugs for cars and about 47 for lawn mowers.  :(
not correct item but FR91x bosch super 4 is standard stock item in halfords
14 x 1.25 thread, 19mm Thread Length same as omega v6 (but not listed as comparable)
the correct bosch item is
FGR8KQE0 but it seems halfords need to order them in now  :(
eurocarpants are shut sunday
any local indy factors  :-\
or any OOFer local
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 June 2019, 19:09:53
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 18:01:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 16:40:17
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2019, 16:22:19
Checked under coil packs for oil. Found some.  :(

Removed plugs to clean it out. Dropped one. Broke it. Don't have a spare. >:(
bad luck comes in 3s  >:(
the third will be the skin no longer on your knuckles if V6   :-\   ;D
plugs are available even at halfords ,decent gaskets no so much so  :(

Just been there. Useless bunch of %*%^*^*. >:(

They have about 5 different types of plugs for cars and about 47 for lawn mowers.  :(

Do you not have any old ones laying around, in a draw, or toolbox,. Not much use to you I've got a few kicking around.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 June 2019, 19:59:46
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 16:34:37
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 08 June 2019, 16:05:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 09:49:23
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 07 June 2019, 22:56:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 June 2019, 21:16:36

I have front and rear dash cams and adding them to all the fleet over time


After a few scares over the last year, especially when driving around London, I have been seriously reconsidering fitting those.  Nowadays I do not do the mileage I once did, but I have seen enough recently to think I should buy them.
.......
The police are even now frequently asking for cam footage of any incidents we may see, which for me aligned with Kent Police says it all ::) ::) :(

you can add dash cams cheaply and easily 
this set I use clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-FHD-1080P-Dual-Lens-Car-DVR-Dash-Cam-Video-Recorder-Front-and-Rear-Camera/202547580246?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) with 32GB card clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-EVO-PLUS-32GB-Fast-95-MB-s-Memory-Card-MicroSDHC-Class-10-With-Adapter/153368850242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649) so less than £25 and fitted in 10 minutes (rear camera I fitted bellow the high level brake light ,wire tucks into the trim all the way to the front)

those seller's delivered quickly, probably cheaper sellers or better kits if you spend more money ,but the kit in the link works ,good video quality, a decent screen size  :)

Obviously, this is in addition to my bucket avoidance  rear camera system  ;D

That looks great Dave for the price, and now I am really tempted to buy a couple!  I note they are dual cameras, but  take it you still have to have one fitted in the front window?  What is the quality of the picture like?  (EDIT  sorry, just reread and release yo covered that!)

 :y :y
one set has all you need for front and rear recording at the same time  :y
 the main camera that you stick to your screen like a sat nav with a suction cup (mine is to the left of my rear view mirror ,out the way) then ,you plug in the power cord ,which will tuck in the trim down the A pillar, then run the wire to the rear cube camera ,tucking in the wiring to the plastic trim that runs round the headlining ,over to the high level brake light ,sticky pad the bracket to the plastic trim , insert memory card

pic quality is 1080 front camera and 720 rear (rear footage is flipped for some reason)
if you want to watch the footage etc, pop the card out, insert it into the SD adapter and windows 10 pc will show the footage  :y
(front and rear footage are stored in different folders on the card )
if your pc/laptop does not have a slot for SD cards, you can get a usb adapter for 99p

 :y :y :y

Well that's a job to do :D :-* :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 June 2019, 00:00:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 June 2019, 18:32:07

not correct item but FR91x bosch super 4 is standard stock item in halfords
14 x 1.25 thread, 19mm Thread Length same as omega v6 (but not listed as comparable)
the correct bosch item is
FGR8KQE0 but it seems halfords need to order them in now  :(
eurocarpants are shut sunday
any local indy factors  :-\
or any OOFer local

Thanks. I'd have had a rummage for something that would fit well enough if the bloke hadn't basically ushered me out of the shop when he discovered the FGR8KQE0 was out of stock. ::)

Passing another few factors tomorrow so will see what I can get.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 June 2019, 00:02:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 08 June 2019, 19:09:53
Do you not have any old ones laying around, in a draw, or toolbox,. Not much use to you I've got a few kicking around.

Yes, used to, but that's the sort of thing I have a purge of every now and then, and I think I did that last time I serviced it and changed the plugs.. about 6 months ago. ;D

You never need stuff like that until after you've binned it. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2019, 11:08:28
Quote from: Andy B on 07 June 2019, 21:47:17
Quote from: ronnyd on 07 June 2019, 21:00:38
.... The amount of vans/trucks, cars as well for that matter, who drive around the C roads here in Suffolk as though they never expect to meet another vehicle is quite amazing. >:(

likewise when we were in the Lakes the other week on single track roads with passing places ..... even had a couple of clowns that for some reason thought I'd stopped to admire the view when I was waiting for on coming traffic, they thought they'd try & go passed me  ??? ???
Yesterday, I was driving back to where we were staying, and there was a raised junction, and cars coming the other way had stopped to let pedestrians cross the road.  But the impatient bastid behind them decided to overtake.  Only by the mercy of god was there no accident, but the idiot's 207 had some severe flat spots afterwards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2019, 11:23:08
French birdshit all over the bonnet.

So I've ignored it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2019, 11:27:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2019, 11:23:08
French birdshit all over the bonnet.

So I've ignored it
And just thought better of it, as with the sun (yes, I've caught sunburn :(), its baked on pretty hard, and aluminium paint does seem to be remarkably soft for some reason.

Just just used the old bikers trick of putting a soaked rag on it, and need to remember in 20 mins to wipe it down.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 June 2019, 11:30:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2019, 11:23:08
a French bird shit all over the bonnet.

So I've ignored it
Ignored HER surely  :-\
dirty foreigners  :(   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 June 2019, 08:30:59
Changed the cam cover gaskets.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 12 June 2019, 15:32:30
Just before I lifted the bonnet to change the shredded tensioner I noticed the boot light was not working?. so I checked and found out the battery was completely dead after 4 days of sitting idle due to the fact it couldn't be driven. now the battery is about 6 months old and I drove over 200 miles on the Thursday so I would have thought there would be a good charge in said battery and the alternator obviously works otherwise it wouldn't have gone at all. bloody cars eh..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 June 2019, 09:35:39
Quote from: neil74 on 12 June 2019, 15:32:30
Just before I lifted the bonnet to change the shredded tensioner I noticed the boot light was not working?. so I checked and found out the battery was completely dead after 4 days of sitting idle due to the fact it couldn't be driven. now the battery is about 6 months old and I drove over 200 miles on the Thursday so I would have thought there would be a good charge in said battery and the alternator obviously works otherwise it wouldn't have gone at all. bloody cars eh..
Not necessarily - my 2.6 managed about 200 miles with a dead alternator before the battery was totally flat. If your tensioner was knackered then the belt wouldn't be tight enough to spin the alternator fast enough to put any charge into the battery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 June 2019, 13:04:14
Put another battery on the V70 after step daughter managed to flatten the one already on by leaving one of the interior lights on  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2019, 15:04:43
Had to go to a filling station and fill the 190 up with the fuel of satan, as Ive run out of chip oil and probably wont be able to get hold of any for a few weeks.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 June 2019, 16:57:26
Have they stopped buying fish'n'chips round your way then?Fancy having to pay forecourt prices for your fuel-that's gotta sting a bit ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 June 2019, 16:58:28
Quote from: BazaJT on 13 June 2019, 16:57:26
Have they stopped buying fish'n'chips round your way then?Fancy having to pay forecourt prices for your fuel-that's gotta sting a bit ::)
Give his pipes a good clean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 13 June 2019, 17:51:47
Helped tow a couple of cars out of the mud on our dog walking fields , then drove home through some huge puddles to clean the Terracan off. Been raining for days now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 13 June 2019, 18:50:18
Merc passed it's MOT today, no advisories  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2019, 12:40:11
Put it on a boat
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 June 2019, 12:45:09
Quote from: Auto Addict on 13 June 2019, 18:50:18
Merc passed it's MOT today, no advisories  :y
Congratulations on the pass   :)
It's always nice to have no advisories  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2019, 12:50:39
Quote from: BazaJT on 13 June 2019, 16:57:26
Have they stopped buying fish'n'chips round your way then?Fancy having to pay forecourt prices for your fuel-that's gotta sting a bit ::)

I gave up one of my collections as the oil contained too much fat for me to bother with, so that didn't help.
One of my other collections is normally like brand new oil, but last time  I collected there, some idiot had tipped some water in with the oil in some of the containers, so that had to be dumped. Hence the current shortage.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 June 2019, 01:43:08
Thought again about washing 3.2, then thought nah.

Perhaps in August!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 10:22:55
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2019, 01:43:08
Thought again about washing 3.2, then thought nah.

Perhaps in August!
The Pussy is minging, inside and out, as the weather was pretty naff in Normandy. So people have dragged mud in on their shoes, and the bodywork is caked.

Now do I take it to Tesco today, or my usual MK Kosovans on Tuesday when I need to go into the office.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 10:24:27
Oh, and I've set the clock twice on the Pussy in the last fortnight, seeing as the Jaguar designers thought it was fine not to have any kind of automatic setting.  I'm surprised they didn't go the whole hog and make it wind-up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 June 2019, 11:06:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 10:24:27
Oh, and I've set the clock twice on the Pussy in the last fortnight, seeing as the Jaguar designers thought it was fine not to have any kind of automatic setting.  I'm surprised they didn't go the whole hog and make it wind-up.


.... And the drivers mirror is not connected to electric seat position. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 11:10:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 June 2019, 11:06:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 10:24:27
Oh, and I've set the clock twice on the Pussy in the last fortnight, seeing as the Jaguar designers thought it was fine not to have any kind of automatic setting.  I'm surprised they didn't go the whole hog and make it wind-up.


.... And the drivers mirror is not connected to electric seat position. :-\
Yes, the fact the interior mirror is not on the memory is inexcusable on such a car, when Vauxhall were doing it 25yrs ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 11:23:37
Wow, just noticed this thread alone has had over a million views :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 June 2019, 13:54:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 11:10:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 June 2019, 11:06:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 10:24:27
Oh, and I've set the clock twice on the Pussy in the last fortnight, seeing as the Jaguar designers thought it was fine not to have any kind of automatic setting.  I'm surprised they didn't go the whole hog and make it wind-up.


.... And the drivers mirror is not connected to electric seat position. :-\
Yes, the fact the interior mirror is not on the memory is inexcusable on such a car, when Vauxhall were doing it 25yrs ago.

It's like going back to the dark ages!

Not the car, but I finally got the burger van off the drive and I'm £2,000 better off. A tidy £250 profit on last September's purchase  8).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 June 2019, 15:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 10:22:55
Quote from: tunnie on 16 June 2019, 01:43:08
Thought again about washing 3.2, then thought nah.

Perhaps in August!
The Pussy is minging, inside and out, as the weather was pretty naff in Normandy. So people have dragged mud in on their shoes, and the bodywork is caked.

Now do I take it to Tesco today, or my usual MK Kosovans on Tuesday when I need to go into the office.

Due to building work, holidays and other projects just had no time. It does get hoovered though inside, but considering outside has not been washed since late last year. It still looks quite good!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2019, 16:44:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 11:10:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 June 2019, 11:06:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 June 2019, 10:24:27
Oh, and I've set the clock twice on the Pussy in the last fortnight, seeing as the Jaguar designers thought it was fine not to have any kind of automatic setting.  I'm surprised they didn't go the whole hog and make it wind-up.


.... And the drivers mirror is not connected to electric seat position. :-\
Yes, the fact the interior mirror is not on the memory is inexcusable on such a car, when Vauxhall were doing it 25yrs ago.
When the W140 S Class was release in '91 if you had memory front seats, you could adjust the interior mirror from the switch  8)

Unfortunately people were stupid and still adjusted it by hand, breaking the mechanism ::)

So when they face lifted it*, one of the negative changes was reverting to a manual interior mirror, although its  position was still memory controlled if memory seats were fitted. Which is nice.

Pretty much when the Omega started in '95...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 June 2019, 17:04:53
It,s such hard work reaching up and adjusting the mirror with our poor old and tired arthritic arms. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 June 2019, 17:52:48
Quote from: ronnyd on 16 June 2019, 17:04:53
It,s such hard work reaching up and adjusting the mirror with our poor old and tired arthritic arms. :D
Buy car, adjust mirror to suit, sell car. Easy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 June 2019, 18:30:46
Changed the droplinks on the daughters car, MOT in a couple of weeks  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 16 June 2019, 20:09:27
After coming back from Liverpool yesterday literally at the end of the road a warning light came on and when I checked the codes I got an 0135  >:( brilliant more money to spend on the damn thing  :(.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 June 2019, 21:11:42
Quote from: neil74 on 16 June 2019, 20:09:27
After coming back from Liverpool yesterday literally at the end of the road a warning light came on and when I checked the codes I got an 0135  >:( brilliant more money to spend on the damn thing  :(.

02 sensor heater circuit,won't affect how it runs but annoying all the same
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 17 June 2019, 07:55:32
 Took the Monaro out to a show yesterday.
Had a Helmet in a diesel golf sitting so close to my rear that I could only see half his windscreen in my rear view mirror.
He tried to push me wide at a roundabout and then sat right on my bumper again. I disappeared quite rapidly once the traffic cleared
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 June 2019, 08:14:02
Fitted a Mercedes Me dongle provided free by Mercedes, downloaded the app, gives some interesting stats.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 June 2019, 08:41:49
Another 170 miles on the company hack that is the X152, must have a good 1000+ miles in one now.

Dry country roads certainly make for a very involved and rewarding drive!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 June 2019, 09:08:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 June 2019, 08:41:49
Another 170 miles on the company hack that is the X152, must have a good 1000+ miles in one now.

Dry country roads certainly make for a very involved and rewarding drive!  :-* :-*

Nice company hack!  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 June 2019, 18:23:05
Started the Battlebus, as it was in the way (on the driveway!!).  It took some effort, almost catching on one, then 2, then the 3rd caught and rattled its way into life, and the 4th caught.

The smog is incredible, shame none of the neighbours had the washing out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 June 2019, 22:39:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2019, 18:23:05
Started the Battlebus, as it was in the way (on the driveway!!).  It took some effort, almost catching on one, then 2, then the 3rd caught and rattled its way into life, and the 4th caught.

The smog is incredible, shame none of the neighbours had the washing out.
done an oil and filter change yet ? or are you still saving up cash for the oil and filter  ;D :D
these Zafira As need love *




*though you can abuse the Fnck out of them and they still keep plodding on  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2019, 17:11:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 June 2019, 22:39:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 June 2019, 18:23:05
Started the Battlebus, as it was in the way (on the driveway!!).  It took some effort, almost catching on one, then 2, then the 3rd caught and rattled its way into life, and the 4th caught.

The smog is incredible, shame none of the neighbours had the washing out.
done an oil and filter change yet ? or are you still saving up cash for the oil and filter  ;D :D
these Zafira As need love *




*though you can abuse the Fnck out of them and they still keep plodding on  :P
Being a soot chucker, it gets nice fresh, cheap GM semi every 3k...   ...which is probably every 9 months ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2019, 17:11:43
Its probably due, but I need to ask Mrs TheBoy where she has put it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 June 2019, 18:02:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2019, 17:11:43
Its probably due, but I need to ask Mrs TheBoy where she has put it ;D
One of these days, someone will steal it and you won't know
so you will miss out on a big fat insurance payout (about £50 )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 June 2019, 00:30:25
Washed 3.2 for first time this year, came up reasonable. It’s lacquer is pealing off bonnet, heavy car park ding (not me!) and alloys bit poor. But looks ok from distance.  ;D

https://imgur.com/a/0M8ZDcJ (https://imgur.com/a/0M8ZDcJ)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2019, 08:38:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 June 2019, 18:02:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2019, 17:11:43
Its probably due, but I need to ask Mrs TheBoy where she has put it ;D
One of these days, someone will steal it and you won't know
so you will miss out on a big fat insurance payout (about £50 )
I was once driving through Bicester, and said to Mrs TB, "that looks a bit like the battlebus", then realised it was the battlebus!

She then remembered to inform me she had lent it to someone ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 June 2019, 19:19:17
Bought another Omega. ::)

.. a nice 1960's Seamaster Automatic. :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 June 2019, 19:31:05
The fuel filler flap on the V70 dosn't lock, so stripped out the mechanism this arvo to find that the little electric motor only works one way.  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 June 2019, 19:33:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 June 2019, 19:19:17
Bought another Omega. ::)

.. a nice 1960's Seamaster Automatic. :-*


Mine's manual. And OK, rather than nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 June 2019, 16:49:19
Left it at one of works multi story car parks and took an Uber to Heathrow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 17:41:45
Over the weekend, I set the headlights back to UK beam pattern, following its jaunt around Normandy.

Was much quicker than when I set them to neutral beam a few weeks ago, as I've replaced some of the wheel nuts, and the socket not fits.  Poxy useless Ford JLR junk.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 June 2019, 18:12:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 17:41:45
Poxy useless Ford JLR junk.

The wheel nuts seem alright on my RRS.. both EGR valves took a dump, though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 19:21:13
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 June 2019, 18:12:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 17:41:45
Poxy useless Ford JLR junk.

The wheel nuts seem alright on my RRS.. both EGR valves took a dump, though ;D
Mines a 2010 model (though first reg in 2011), so guess they were 10yrs old.

Bloody things.

When I was looking at TDV8 L322's, Josh did warn me the EGRs are problematic (which worries me, as presumably my TDV6 Jag uses the same ones), and scared me further saying left unchecked can cause the turbos to suffer.  Still want one though, but fortunately he did lend me a 4.2SC one for a bit, which was enough for me to realise its far too bloody big to fit on my drive ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 June 2019, 19:24:49
 ;D Even the RRS (which is significantly shorter than the RR!) is a tight squeeze here with the 650 and Mini all on the drive too.. one of these days I should really invite (some) of you over for a curry and to the house!

The cost of two EGR valves including fitting is just shy of £1000 ... thankfully it's under warranty right now!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 19:39:36
Who said curry....   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2019, 20:16:58
Helped a mate dismantle a rather sad 206. Safe to say that it's one less French car on the road 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 June 2019, 20:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 19:39:36
Who said curry....   ;D
<ears prick up>  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2019, 20:29:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2019, 20:16:58
Helped a mate dismantle a rather sad 206. Safe to say that it's one less French car on the road 8)

Well done.  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 June 2019, 21:25:38
rolled over 80,000 miles on the omega's clock  :o ;D
called in and replaced the front exhaust pipe/ flexi and lambda on the Zafira B
original pipe, so all 4 nuts needed cutting off  :(
checked the corsa over ,headlamp level motor running constantly  ::)
I have another complete headlamp to fit then I will do an oil and filter change and it can F**k off on ebay or friendface  marketplace  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 June 2019, 12:56:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 24 June 2019, 21:25:38
rolled over 80,000 miles on the omega's clock  :o ;D
called in and replaced the front exhaust pipe/ flexi and lambda on the Zafira B
original pipe, so all 4 nuts needed cutting off  :(
checked the corsa over ,headlamp level motor running constantly  ::)
I have another complete headlamp to fit then I will do an oil and filter change and it can F**k off on ebay or friendface  marketplace  ;D

Seen that a few times
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Gaffers on 25 June 2019, 13:57:36
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 June 2019, 20:26:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 19:39:36
Who said curry....   ;D
<ears prick up>  :D
<scooby doo mode=on>
rerro!!
<mode=off>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 25 June 2019, 14:23:07
Been to Battle & back home again in the Scooby , averaged 35 mpg beautiful vehicle to drive very responsive it's a 2005 Forester & just clicked onto 36,000 miles should last for years hopefully.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 29 June 2019, 20:44:36
 Had a drive around in the Monaro before giving it a quick clean before the local village car show
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 June 2019, 21:15:37
Drove it to Norwich and back, one direction loaded up with all the parts to rebuild the V8 and back empty, after dropping the V8 flywheel on my foot while loading..

..foot still hurts.

Averaged about 30mpg on the return trip - not bad for a TDV8 with the aerodynamics of a house.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 30 June 2019, 01:35:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2019, 19:39:36
Who said curry....   ;D

Hello? :D ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 June 2019, 12:54:57
I am in the middle of installing a little parking camera in the front bumper. MotoGP followed by F1 is now stopping play for a while though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 June 2019, 13:20:46
Investigated the lack of dipped beam on the drivers side of the RRS..

Drivers side headlamp out (two clips, very nice!) and unplugged, passenger side headlamp out, swapped the ballasts and tried again.. still no drivers dipped beam. Swapped the bulbs and now no passenger side dipped beam.

So at least it's just a bulb and nothing more expensive! Bulbs on order (might as well replace both) so that's a job for Monday when they turn up.

(https://i.ibb.co/5sD89y5/image.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 June 2019, 13:51:46
Not mine, but my mother's Focus.


The original 7 year-old battery failed yesterday afternoon at the supermarket. So I took my slave starter and got them going Just before the AA man arrived. Bought a new Bosch battery on the way home(£67 at ECP) and fitted it this morning as it's crammed in there and I didn't want to faff about with a hot engine.


Just taken a load of stuff to the tip and for the first time in the 15months she has owned it, the stop-start works ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 June 2019, 14:02:10
Quote from: Nick W on 30 June 2019, 13:51:46
Not mine, but my mother's Focus.


The original 7 year-old battery failed yesterday afternoon at the supermarket. So I took my slave starter and got them going Just before the AA man arrived. Bought a new Bosch battery on the way home(£67 at ECP) and fitted it this morning as it's crammed in there and I didn't want to faff about with a hot engine.


Just taken a load of stuff to the tip and for the first time in the 15months she has owned it, the stop-start works ???
so it's not fitted with the usual "Ford stop NO start system" anymore  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 June 2019, 16:35:36
Fitted a new (to me) fuel flap lock mechanism on the V70, but it still didn't work.  >:(  ::)

Thinking it must be a wiring fault or dodgy relay I went in to have a quick google to discover that the fuel flap lock operates on a time delay and locks about 20 minutes after you've locked the car.  :-[  ::)

So it seems that it has always worked as it should, I'm a complete numpty and I now have a spare fuel flap lock for a V70!  :-X

FFS!  >:(  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 June 2019, 17:46:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 30 June 2019, 16:35:36
Fitted a new (to me) fuel flap lock mechanism on the V70, but it still didn't work.  >:(  ::)

Thinking it must be a wiring fault or dodgy relay I went in to have a quick google to discover that the fuel flap lock operates on a time delay and locks about 20 minutes after you've locked the car.  :-[  ::)

So it seems that it has always worked as it should, I'm a complete numpty and I now have a spare fuel flap lock for a V70!  :-X

FFS!  >:(  ;D

so when stealing fuel out of a V70, you need to open the flap within 20 minutes of the owner locking the car  :o
which is very easy to walk by,open the flap and return later with Mr Jerry n pipe
sounds like piss poor security to me  :(

WHY do manufacturers HIDE all this information in owner's manuals  ???
50% of the population (men) won't read it  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 June 2019, 18:12:15
Finished installing the front parking camera apart from two minor matters.Not sure where to put the screen inside the car. Its a bit in the way of something no matter where I locate it.
Second thing is that once I powered up the camera I realised its sat in the bumber 90 degrees out, so my house looks like its laid on its side.  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 June 2019, 18:24:51
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 June 2019, 18:12:15
Finished installing the front parking camera apart from two minor matters.Not sure where to put the screen inside the car. Its a bit in the way of something no matter where I locate it.

sun visor  :-\ or in that coin tray down under the steering wheel by the fuse box  :-\

Quote from: Migv6 on 30 June 2019, 18:12:15
Second thing is that once I powered up the camera I realised its sat in the bumber 90 degrees out, so my house looks like its laid on its side.  :-[ ;D
I can quote rebuilding your house ,so it looks correct on the camera  :y
or rotate the camera  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 July 2019, 17:31:37
Drove it somewhere, I think Surry, maybe Sussex.  When did the M25 become that shit on a Sunday morning.  Drove it back late afternoon. M25 still shit.

Probably managed well over 40mpg, but never reset trip before setting out (and the high speed runs on Friday won't have done much for this tank's MPG).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 July 2019, 20:12:15
Drove it to my new job and back. So far, so good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 July 2019, 20:37:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 July 2019, 20:12:15
Drove it to my new job and back. So far, so good.
Congrats :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o
Title: Just run in
Post by: annihilator on 02 July 2019, 08:05:27
Speedo clicked over to this on the Tourer  8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fyW77J94/IMG-20190701-141758.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 July 2019, 08:40:20
Just 63 miles on the clock, annihilator!

(That's a "joke" very few people will get, I bet..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2019, 08:42:12
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 July 2019, 08:40:20
Just 63 miles on the clock, annihilator!

(That's a "joke" very few people will get, I bet..)
Especially at this time of day :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 July 2019, 08:48:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 July 2019, 08:40:20
Just 63 miles on the clock, annihilator!

(That's a "joke" very few people will get, I bet..)

Groan.......
Title: Re: Just run in
Post by: dave the builder on 02 July 2019, 08:50:04
Quote from: annihilator on 02 July 2019, 08:05:27
Speedo clicked over to this on the Tourer  8)

8)
even better....
IF you had you reset the trip 111 miles ago  ;D
and been doing 111 MPH  :P
probably due it's first service now it's run in  :D

Quote from: aaronjb on 02 July 2019, 08:40:20
Just 63 miles on the clock, annihilator!

(That's a "joke" very few people will get, I bet..)
We are not all computer nerds that think in binary
Title: Re: Just run in
Post by: aaronjb on 02 July 2019, 09:02:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 July 2019, 08:50:04
We are not all computer nerds that think in binary

Remember, there are 10 types of people.

Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
Title: Re: Just run in
Post by: dave the builder on 02 July 2019, 09:16:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 July 2019, 09:02:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 July 2019, 08:50:04
We are not all computer nerds that think in binary

Remember, there are 10 types of people.

Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
;D I'm not 00000001  1 of them  :-X
i'm  a red blooded hexadecimal  :y
Title: Stop changing the subject within a thread
Post by: STEMO on 02 July 2019, 11:02:31
It confuses me some people.
Title: Re: Stop changing the subject within a thread
Post by: STEMO on 02 July 2019, 11:03:38
Quote from: STEMO on 02 July 2019, 11:02:31
It confuses me some people.
And if someone quotes, it changes it on the front page.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 July 2019, 11:10:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o

That must be bloody mental ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 July 2019, 11:51:27
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o
Only a plaything surely? Not something to be used on a daily basis?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 July 2019, 12:53:06
Quote from: STEMO on 02 July 2019, 11:51:27
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o
Only a plaything surely? Not something to be used on a daily basis?

If you specify a spare tyre rather than a crappy can of foam there is even less room.

Practical they are not. Fun they most certainly are. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 July 2019, 13:10:16
Quote from: henryd on 02 July 2019, 11:10:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o

That must be bloody mental ::)

The V6 is superb, good balance of power, weight and handling, even reasonable economy is achievable.

The V8 is completely mental, fantastic fun but, probably to much for everyday. Plant your right foot, a TB esq. angry shouty man noise emanates from behind and off you go heading towards illegal mph in a matter of a few seconds.

I think I might need it again next week  ;D ;D

We took it to the 186mph speed limiter on the emissions circuit with little issue
Title: Re: Just run in
Post by: Nick W on 02 July 2019, 13:40:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 July 2019, 09:16:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 02 July 2019, 09:02:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 July 2019, 08:50:04
We are not all computer nerds that think in binary

Remember, there are 10 types of people.

Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
;D I'm not 00000001  1 of them  :-X
i'm  a red blooded hexadecimal  :y


that won't tesselate with the squares on this forum....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 02 July 2019, 13:50:10
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o


What about straight 6 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 July 2019, 17:28:50
Quote from: biggriffin on 02 July 2019, 13:50:10

What about straight 6 :)
A bit NON Politically correct Mr biggriffin  :o
Lizzie will be after you  ;D :D
PLUS ....
I think there is more than 6 heterosexuals left   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2019, 17:37:51
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
half a tank later :o :o :o
and four pairs of shreddies?

If your smalls remained in tact, you weren't trying hard enough :P


No jealous here. Oh no, none. Not one little bit. Honest.


BASTARD!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 July 2019, 12:53:06
Practical they are not. Fun they most certainly are. :y
I wouldn't actually want one (for more than a day or 2) for practicality reasons - if I had that sort of cash, I'd be looking for a better compromise between fun and practicality.

How does the similar engine in the XF compare?  I seem to recall you had a 5l SC F-type for a trial at one point?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 July 2019, 18:48:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 July 2019, 12:53:06
Practical they are not. Fun they most certainly are. :y
I wouldn't actually want one (for more than a day or 2) for practicality reasons - if I had that sort of cash, I'd be looking for a better compromise between fun and practicality.

How does the similar engine in the XF compare?  I seem to recall you had a 5l SC F-type for a trial at one point?

I had a day in both the 2WD and 4WD F-Type R.

They both have 550 BHP where my XFR has to made do with barely 500 BHP. Also, the F-Type is about a Hayabusa and a half less 'lardy' (400 KG ) than my car.......which makes a difference. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 July 2019, 07:48:49
Had the V70 in for M.o.T. yesterday which it failed on n/s lower balljoint[I have a new bottom arm "in stock"]and both number plate lights inoperative-put new bulbs in and checked fuse but no joy next favourite is a broken wire probably around tailgate hinge area so I'll probably bridge it from one of the rear side lights.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2019, 08:38:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 July 2019, 18:48:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2019, 17:40:36
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 July 2019, 12:53:06
Practical they are not. Fun they most certainly are. :y
I wouldn't actually want one (for more than a day or 2) for practicality reasons - if I had that sort of cash, I'd be looking for a better compromise between fun and practicality.

How does the similar engine in the XF compare?  I seem to recall you had a 5l SC F-type for a trial at one point?

I had a day in both the 2WD and 4WD F-Type R.

They both have 550 BHP where my XFR has to made do with barely 500 BHP. Also, the F-Type is about a Hayabusa and a half less 'lardy' (400 KG ) than my car.......which makes a difference. :)

This particular, as of yet unreleased model year, was quite a bit more  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2019, 08:40:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 02 July 2019, 13:50:10
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o


What about straight 6 :)

As in the new Ingenium straight six with turbo plus electric supercharger.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 03 July 2019, 09:54:00
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 03 July 2019, 08:40:04
Quote from: biggriffin on 02 July 2019, 13:50:10
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 02 July 2019, 07:29:06
Was offered an opportunity to have the full fat F-Type over night......half a tank later :o :o :o


What about straight 6 :)

As in the new Ingenium straight six with turbo plus electric supercharger.......


Mmm. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 July 2019, 11:38:49
Quote from: BazaJT on 03 July 2019, 07:48:49
Had the V70 in for M.o.T. yesterday which it failed on n/s lower balljoint[I have a new bottom arm "in stock"]and both number plate lights inoperative-put new bulbs in and checked fuse but no joy next favourite is a broken wire probably around tailgate hinge area so I'll probably bridge it from one of the rear side lights.

Odd that both number plate lights failed AFTER you checked all the lights before taking it for MOT Mr Baza  ::)  ;D
sounds like simple fixes though , good luck with the re-test  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 July 2019, 17:58:48
Yes indeed I did check the lights,but only because I noticed[after getting the car back from my stepdaughter]that the number plate lights weren't working when I opened the tailgate while the engine was running so the drls were working.Checked fuse and replaced bulbs to no avail and took it for M.o.T. knowing it would fail on these but wanted to know what if anything else it would fail on before possibly wasting time sorting them out only for it to fail on something majorly expensive.Now I know what's what I can run a bridging wire from one of the tail lights to sort them.Other than making sure tyres are legal/washers/wipers/horn work I never check any car before its test.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 July 2019, 17:01:15
called in to investigate a "noise while driving" on the Zafira A tractor juice edition  ::)
the nearside inner CV joint has sh!t it's pot full  :(
can't be arsed to faf with just a joint so ordered a complete new driveshaft, next day (so due tomorrow) from that ebay website that TB likes , £67  ;D
i'll let you know if an offside rear wheel bearing turns up  :D
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 July 2019, 20:31:34
Diagnosed a duff glowplug on the chipoil burner and changed it for a spare one from the parts bin. A bit of a pig without removing the inlet fanimold, but happy that all is well with the glowplugs again.
First job ticked off quite a long list of jobs that need doing to it.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 July 2019, 20:35:09
MOT pass on the black project Omega  :) and the Corsa  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 July 2019, 20:37:28
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 July 2019, 20:35:09
MOT pass on the black project Omega  :) and the Corsa  :D
Nice one  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 July 2019, 20:59:20
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 July 2019, 20:35:09
MOT pass on the black project Omega  :) and the Corsa  :D
Congratulations on the passes  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 06 July 2019, 17:46:14
Fitted new lower wishbone/track control arm/call it what you will to the V70 so that's one of the M.o.T. failure points sorted,going to sort number plate light electrics on Monday ready for re-test on Tuesday.Also fitted new thermostat,temperature sender and coolant temperature sender to the Omega as I wasn't happy with those fitted earlier this year,will have to see if these cure my concerns.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 July 2019, 19:02:47
Oil and Filter on Mrs VXL's Astra.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 10:37:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 July 2019, 17:01:15
called in to investigate a "noise while driving" on the Zafira A tractor juice edition  ::)
the nearside inner CV joint has sh!t it's pot full  :(
can't be arsed to faf with just a joint so ordered a complete new driveshaft, next day (so due tomorrow) from that ebay website that TB likes , £67  ;D
i'll let you know if an offside rear wheel bearing turns up  :D
And did it turn up Friday?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 10:40:36
Took the Zaffy - to refill its electricity tank - for a mighty good thrashing, mostly due to frustration with stupid, slow drivers.

I must thank dave the builder for recommending the gearstick fix, as this is the first time I've properly driven it in anger, and I must say, its much better to drive now it always hits the right gear.

Despite it being glacially slow, its still rewarding to drive quick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 11:14:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 10:37:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 July 2019, 17:01:15
called in to investigate a "noise while driving" on the Zafira A tractor juice edition  ::)
the nearside inner CV joint has sh!t it's pot full  :(
can't be arsed to faf with just a joint so ordered a complete new driveshaft, next day (so due tomorrow) from that ebay website that TB likes , £67  ;D
i'll let you know if an offside rear wheel bearing turns up  :D
And did it turn up Friday?
OK TB , you opened the can of worms , I will say what was inside  ;D

I don't have a clue  >:(
NOT due to ebay or the courier
the Family member who has the zafira A ordered Via their ebay account , so it got delivered to his house and he paid (and saved them logging out and me logging in/changing my address) . I gave him the ebay item number and he phoned and checked with the seller that that driveshaft fitted, including checking the vin 2003 is a changeover year , which it did  :), order dispatched  :y

Friday I went over to strip it ready , no delivery at that address  :(
the Family member had sent it to the wrong address (local football club he is on the committee of and orders things for)
I don't think anyone was there to sign

so basically , an almighty F*** up

I had to phone a factor I deal with and drive 30 miles round trip to get just the inner CV to fit ,so I had to FAF swapping that off the shaft after all  :( , messy job

all back together but there is slight wear on the outer CV and slight rumble but no play in the wheel bearing, so I will fit the complete driveshaft and new bearing when the **** family member has the parts  ::)

Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 10:40:36
Took the Zaffy - to refill its electricity tank - for a mighty good thrashing, mostly due to frustration with stupid, slow drivers.

I must thank dave the builder for recommending the gearstick fix, as this is the first time I've properly driven it in anger, and I must say, its much better to drive now it always hits the right gear.

Despite it being glacially slow, its still rewarding to drive quick.

Glad the bush sorted it  :) pain in the arse to take apart but if you take your time it's easy enough
very common problem on many cars

As transport , the Zafira A is OK but it handles shyte round corners at speed compared to My fully laden Omega
god knows what a Zafira would be like with 7 people in if you cracked on  :o ;D
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 July 2019, 12:11:29
Just fitted an aux. belt and tensioner pulley to the 190, and it no longer sounds like a skeleton abusing itself in a biscuit tin.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 14:18:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 11:14:25
the Zafira A is OK but it handles shyte round corners at speed compared to My fully laden Omega
god knows what a Zafira would be like with 7 people in if you cracked on  :o ;D
Mine gets a quite predictable, controllable 4 wheel drift on.  Its running on some black and round things that DTM recommended to me when he had his battlebus. Goodyear I think.


As for ebay, well, there is *ALWAYS* a story to be told ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 15:42:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 14:18:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 11:14:25
the Zafira A is OK but it handles shyte round corners at speed compared to My fully laden Omega
god knows what a Zafira would be like with 7 people in if you cracked on  :o ;D
Mine gets a quite predictable, controllable 4 wheel drift on.  Its running on some black and round things that DTM recommended to me when he had his battlebus. Goodyear I think.



In it's defense, you saying about tyres, they are black , not sure how round they are  , or what brand  :-X
plus , I was throwing it into corners hard to provoke wheel bearing noise (at 20MPH officer )
and i'm not a fan of the higher up driving position when driving it , which I don't do often

My omega is effectively lowered (tools in the boot, and a tool in the driver's seat  :D )
and handles corners much like My carltons did , so it goes where i expect it too
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 July 2019, 16:12:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 15:42:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 14:18:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 11:14:25
the Zafira A is OK but it handles shyte round corners at speed compared to My fully laden Omega
god knows what a Zafira would be like with 7 people in if you cracked on  :o ;D
Mine gets a quite predictable, controllable 4 wheel drift on.  Its running on some black and round things that DTM recommended to me when he had his battlebus. Goodyear I think.



In it's defense, you saying about tyres, they are black , not sure how round they are  , or what brand  :-X
plus , I was throwing it into corners hard to provoke wheel bearing noise (at 20MPH officer )
and i'm not a fan of the higher up driving position when driving it , which I don't do often

My omega is effectively lowered (tools in the boot, and a tool in the driver's seat  :D )
and handles corners much like My carltons did , so it goes where i expect it too
Except when it's damp.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 16:22:21
Getting annoyed by a sunroof rattle that refuses to quit.......

Didn't want a sunroof. I want one even less now. There is a metal bar beneath the headlining that is making the most noise and I'm not going to remove the headlining because I just know it won't go back together properly if I do. :-X

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 16:42:40
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2019, 16:12:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 15:42:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2019, 14:18:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 11:14:25
the Zafira A is OK but it handles shyte round corners at speed compared to My fully laden Omega
god knows what a Zafira would be like with 7 people in if you cracked on  :o ;D
Mine gets a quite predictable, controllable 4 wheel drift on.  Its running on some black and round things that DTM recommended to me when he had his battlebus. Goodyear I think.



In it's defense, you saying about tyres, they are black , not sure how round they are  , or what brand  :-X
plus , I was throwing it into corners hard to provoke wheel bearing noise (at 20MPH officer )
and i'm not a fan of the higher up driving position when driving it , which I don't do often

My omega is effectively lowered (tools in the boot, and a tool in the driver's seat  :D )
and handles corners much like My carltons did , so it goes where i expect it too
Except when it's damp.
I can cope with a bit of rear steer , been driving RWD for yonks  :y
and the Omegas tyres are brand names and grip to he point of stupidity  :P

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 16:47:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 16:22:21
Getting annoyed by a sunroof rattle that refuses to quit.......

Didn't want a sunroof. I want one even less now. There is a metal bar beneath the headlining that is making the most noise and I'm not going to remove the headlining because I just know it won't go back together properly if I do. :-X
is it accessible enough to stick a bit of sponge in  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2019, 16:47:45
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 16:22:21
Getting annoyed by a sunroof rattle that refuses to quit.......

Didn't want a sunroof. I want one even less now. There is a metal bar beneath the headlining that is making the most noise and I'm not going to remove the headlining because I just know it won't go back together properly if I do. :-X
Yet another warranty job?

Doesn't seem particularly well built :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 July 2019, 17:37:51
A few weeks ago the alarm started going off randomly on the V70 so I removed the fuse pending further investigation, which silenced the siren but the alarm still triggers.  :-\

A quick check of the Volvo forums suggest that the batteries are failing in the siren and there are 2 courses of action:-

a) A new siren from Volvo. £200+  :o  ::)

b) Open up the siren unit and replace the battery £25  :y

So today I finally got round to removing the siren.  When I cut it open expecting to find a horrible mess where the batteries had leaked over the circuit board, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was all clean inside.  :y

Hopefully a new battery will solve the problem.  :-\  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 July 2019, 17:41:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 July 2019, 17:37:51
A few weeks ago the alarm started going off randomly on the V70 so I removed the fuse pending further investigation, which silenced the siren but the alarm still triggers.  :-\

A quick check of the Volvo forums suggest that the batteries are failing in the siren and there are 2 courses of action:-

a) A new siren from Volvo. £200+  :o  ::)

b) Open up the siren unit and replace the battery £25  :y

So today I finally got round to removing the siren.  When I cut it open expecting to find a horrible mess where the batteries had leaked over the circuit board, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was all clean inside.  :y

Hopefully a new battery will solve the problem.  :-\  :)
Do they catch fire, a la power sounder?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 July 2019, 17:53:10
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2019, 17:41:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 July 2019, 17:37:51
A few weeks ago the alarm started going off randomly on the V70 so I removed the fuse pending further investigation, which silenced the siren but the alarm still triggers.  :-\

A quick check of the Volvo forums suggest that the batteries are failing in the siren and there are 2 courses of action:-

a) A new siren from Volvo. £200+  :o  ::)

b) Open up the siren unit and replace the battery £25  :y

So today I finally got round to removing the siren.  When I cut it open expecting to find a horrible mess where the batteries had leaked over the circuit board, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was all clean inside.  :y

Hopefully a new battery will solve the problem.  :-\  :)
Do they catch fire, a la power sounder?  ;D

No mention of that.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 18:29:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 16:47:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 16:22:21
Getting annoyed by a sunroof rattle that refuses to quit.......

Didn't want a sunroof. I want one even less now. There is a metal bar beneath the headlining that is making the most noise and I'm not going to remove the headlining because I just know it won't go back together properly if I do. :-X
is it accessible enough to stick a bit of sponge in  :-\

Gave it a go.......but no go. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 18:30:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2019, 16:47:45
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 16:22:21
Getting annoyed by a sunroof rattle that refuses to quit.......

Didn't want a sunroof. I want one even less now. There is a metal bar beneath the headlining that is making the most noise and I'm not going to remove the headlining because I just know it won't go back together properly if I do. :-X
Yet another warranty job?

Doesn't seem particularly well built :-\

Made by slovenly Midlanders...... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 July 2019, 18:32:44
I reckon they brought Red Robbo out of retirement just to fit your sunroof.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 18:34:30
Quote from: Migv6 on 07 July 2019, 18:32:44
I reckon they brought Red Robbo out of retirement just to fit your sunroof.  :y ;D

.....with help from Arthur Scargill. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 18:49:10
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 18:29:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 16:47:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 16:22:21
Getting annoyed by a sunroof rattle that refuses to quit.......

Didn't want a sunroof. I want one even less now. There is a metal bar beneath the headlining that is making the most noise and I'm not going to remove the headlining because I just know it won't go back together properly if I do. :-X
is it accessible enough to stick a bit of sponge in  :-\

Gave it a go.......but no go. :-\

can of expanding foam (https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-expanding-foam-hand-held-750ml/45865?kpid=45865&ds_kid=92700023138985074&ds_rl=1249416&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249481&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0oLYna2j4wIVYyrTCh2AGgc5EAYYAyABEgJ1ZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) it is then ,
your sun roof will never rattle again  :y
or open ever again   ;D
bodge it well in the first place , job done for life  8)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 July 2019, 19:34:20
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 18:49:10
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 18:29:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 July 2019, 16:47:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2019, 16:22:21
Getting annoyed by a sunroof rattle that refuses to quit.......

Didn't want a sunroof. I want one even less now. There is a metal bar beneath the headlining that is making the most noise and I'm not going to remove the headlining because I just know it won't go back together properly if I do. :-X
is it accessible enough to stick a bit of sponge in  :-\

Gave it a go.......but no go. :-\

can of expanding foam (https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-expanding-foam-hand-held-750ml/45865?kpid=45865&ds_kid=92700023138985074&ds_rl=1249416&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249481&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0oLYna2j4wIVYyrTCh2AGgc5EAYYAyABEgJ1ZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) it is then ,
your sun roof will never rattle again  :y
or open ever again   ;D
bodge it well in the first place , job done for life  8)

Duct tape is your friend and available in a range of colours, so it can be applied discreetly  as well!  :y

I had a nasty rattle in the back of the V70 and I traced it to the lids of the dog guards in the back of the rear seats.  3 bits of duct tape and everything is nice and quiet!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2019, 20:27:04
Bet the dogs were unimpressed...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 July 2019, 21:18:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2019, 20:27:04
Bet the dogs were unimpressed...

No dogs in the back of my cars!  ;)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 July 2019, 21:29:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 July 2019, 21:18:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2019, 20:27:04
Bet the dogs were unimpressed...

No dogs in the back of my cars!  ;)  :)
Not these days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 July 2019, 23:09:31
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2019, 21:29:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 July 2019, 21:18:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2019, 20:27:04
Bet the dogs were unimpressed...

No dogs in the back of my cars!  ;)  :)
Not these days.

No.  Not with leather upholstery!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2019, 01:43:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 July 2019, 23:09:31
Quote from: STEMO on 07 July 2019, 21:29:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 July 2019, 21:18:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2019, 20:27:04
Bet the dogs were unimpressed...

No dogs in the back of my cars!  ;)  :)
Not these days.

No.  Not with leather upholstery!  :o
Wipe on. Wipe off.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 July 2019, 18:38:50
Wasted 1.5hrs and about 60 miles looking for LPG. FFS. WTF is wrong with fuel stations.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 July 2019, 19:57:10
LPG has had its day. Its nowhere near green enough for the current climate, and garages aren't interested in the grief involved in stocking it for a small and decreasing number of customers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2019, 20:00:15
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 July 2019, 19:57:10
LPG has had its day. Its nowhere near green enough for the current climate, and garages aren't interested in the grief involved in stocking it for a small and decreasing number of customers.

I'm inclined to agree. There's an LPG station 5 miles from my new office. No problem! Except it increased my commute by an hour to go there on the way home. :(

Hence I'm starting to think about Omega replacements. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 July 2019, 20:01:51
Chip oil is the future of cheap motoring Kevin.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 08 July 2019, 20:04:56
LPG stations that do stock it also price it so badly it won’t sell, so they can justify removing the pumps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 July 2019, 20:38:38
Cleaned it. It looked ok before i did it, but when i ran my fingers over it, it felt like 400grit wet, n dry. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 July 2019, 01:48:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2019, 20:00:15
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 July 2019, 19:57:10
LPG has had its day. Its nowhere near green enough for the current climate, and garages aren't interested in the grief involved in stocking it for a small and decreasing number of customers.

I'm inclined to agree. There's an LPG station 5 miles from my new office. No problem! Except it increased my commute by an hour to go there on the way home. :(

Hence I'm starting to think about Omega replacements. :'(
Run it on petrol and don't worry about it.

Seriously, if you otherwise like it, it will cost you double* the saving to replace it  :)

*Buying a £500-1,000 shitter every MoT notwithstanding, and unlikely to be your shopping list :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 July 2019, 08:05:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 July 2019, 01:48:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2019, 20:00:15
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 July 2019, 19:57:10
LPG has had its day. Its nowhere near green enough for the current climate, and garages aren't interested in the grief involved in stocking it for a small and decreasing number of customers.

I'm inclined to agree. There's an LPG station 5 miles from my new office. No problem! Except it increased my commute by an hour to go there on the way home. :(

Hence I'm starting to think about Omega replacements. :'(
Run it on petrol and don't worry about it.

Seriously, if you otherwise like it, it will cost you double* the saving to replace it  :)

*Buying a £500-1,000 shitter every MoT notwithstanding, and unlikely to be your shopping list :y

*looks out of the window*

It's warm. It's not raining. Why isn't Kevin driving the rollerskate, instead?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2019, 11:40:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2019, 20:00:15
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 July 2019, 19:57:10
LPG has had its day. Its nowhere near green enough for the current climate, and garages aren't interested in the grief involved in stocking it for a small and decreasing number of customers.

I'm inclined to agree. There's an LPG station 5 miles from my new office. No problem! Except it increased my commute by an hour to go there on the way home. :(

Hence I'm starting to think about Omega replacements. :'(
Hence I ended up with a soot chucker, as at the time I was doing far too many miles to drive a big petrol only, and I wasn't going to LPG one.  Annoyingly, now, my miles have dropped dramatically, so I could have run an xjr575 easily :(.  Ho hum.

I found it a revelation not having to struggle to find fuel all the time, or take big detours for it.  Long gone are the days when it was easy to find en route (ie, before BP decided to remove it from virtually all their forecourts)


Mrs TB is struggling with finding LPG.  Really its only Bicester (which she can't use as the pump just doesn't fit the car - plus its by Bicester Village station, and the barriers are down for about 15 mins 3 times an hour) or Towcester. Neither are on her way, so a 20mile/30min detour.

Its now enough of a problem, we are very seriously considering scrapping it - a decision we need to make soon, as its going to need around £300 spent on bits (all service bits, nothing majorly should need doing) before its MOT that not that far away.  That £300 would go a long way to sorting niggles on a replacement car, which again would have to be one that throws smog out and (hopefully) kills all the children.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 July 2019, 12:07:48
Or you could buy the XJR and palm off your current soot server...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2019, 12:12:26
Quote from: jimmy944 on 09 July 2019, 12:07:48
Or you could buy the XJR and palm off your current soot server...  :y
The thought had crossed my mind, but she finds it a bit too big.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 July 2019, 15:37:04
Can't you just fit the Omega with the fill tap that works with the pump at Bicester  :-\
My LPG Carlton had about 3 adapters ,not that I ever used them , for the LPG filling 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2019, 15:52:46
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 July 2019, 15:37:04
Can't you just fit the Omega with the fill tap that works with the pump at Bicester  :-\
My LPG Carlton had about 3 adapters ,not that I ever used them , for the LPG filling
The car has the standard UK fitting. The pump has the standard UK fitting.  Just for some reason, she can't get it to work. Nor can the (arrogant and useless) staff there.

I can't help, as I think I'm classed as unwelcome for giving the staff there "open and honest" feedback 2 or 3 years back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 09 July 2019, 19:17:19
Have you ever tried totting up how many business black lists you must be on :D ;D anyway yesterday used a bridging wire on the number plate lights of the V70 took it for re-test today and got a pass,so another years legality obtained. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2019, 23:26:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 July 2019, 08:05:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 July 2019, 01:48:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2019, 20:00:15
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 July 2019, 19:57:10
LPG has had its day. Its nowhere near green enough for the current climate, and garages aren't interested in the grief involved in stocking it for a small and decreasing number of customers.

I'm inclined to agree. There's an LPG station 5 miles from my new office. No problem! Except it increased my commute by an hour to go there on the way home. :(

Hence I'm starting to think about Omega replacements. :'(
Run it on petrol and don't worry about it.

Seriously, if you otherwise like it, it will cost you double* the saving to replace it  :)

*Buying a £500-1,000 shitter every MoT notwithstanding, and unlikely to be your shopping list :y

*looks out of the window*

It's warm. It's not raining. Why isn't Kevin driving the rollerskate, instead?  :D

.. because the distraction of changing jobs meant I overlooked getting it MOT'ed. :-[

All fixed today thanks to Mrs.KW. :y Apparently it messed her hair up, though. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2019, 23:31:08
.. and, naturally, watch the weather deteriorate now.

In honesty, the Omega is starting to need more TLC than I have time to give it, so something newer beckons anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 July 2019, 08:18:33
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2019, 23:26:41
.. because the distraction of changing jobs meant I overlooked getting it MOT'ed. :-[

All fixed today thanks to Mrs.KW. :y Apparently it messed her hair up, though. ;D

 ;D ;D I did that with the BMW a couple of years ago ..

.. except I'd been using it for a couple of weeks before I realised  :-X :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 July 2019, 23:12:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 July 2019, 08:18:33
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2019, 23:26:41
.. because the distraction of changing jobs meant I overlooked getting it MOT'ed. :-[

All fixed today thanks to Mrs.KW. :y Apparently it messed her hair up, though. ;D

 ;D ;D I did that with the BMW a couple of years ago ..

.. except I'd been using it for a couple of weeks before I realised  :-X :-[

Oops! Well, I'm happy to report that the advisory for slight play in the steering rack has now fixed itself. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 July 2019, 06:01:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 July 2019, 12:12:26
Quote from: jimmy944 on 09 July 2019, 12:07:48
Or you could buy the XJR and palm off your current soot server...  :y
, but she finds it a bit too big.

Oooo er missus, saucy postcard  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 July 2019, 09:39:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 July 2019, 23:12:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 10 July 2019, 08:18:33
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2019, 23:26:41
.. because the distraction of changing jobs meant I overlooked getting it MOT'ed. :-[

All fixed today thanks to Mrs.KW. :y Apparently it messed her hair up, though. ;D

 ;D ;D I did that with the BMW a couple of years ago ..

.. except I'd been using it for a couple of weeks before I realised  :-X :-[

Oops! Well, I'm happy to report that the advisory for slight play in the steering rack has now fixed itself. ;D

Magic!

The Mini has stopped smoking all by itself, too .. I should probably check it hasn't run out of oil  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 11 July 2019, 09:45:08
Spotted a Citroen C6 on road today, not seen one in years. They have aged well, looked nice against all ze German battleships.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2019, 10:14:06
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 July 2019, 23:31:08
.. and, naturally, watch the weather deteriorate now.

In honesty, the Omega is starting to need more TLC than I have time to give it, so something newer beckons anyway.
The car reckons its 37C here 30 mins ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 July 2019, 15:22:25
Replaced the entire N/s drive shaft on the Zafira A tractor juice edition ,with the Ebay one (delivered to football club)
correct shaft but for some odd reason it had a reluctor ring on the outer CV  :-\
the ABS works off the speed sensor in the hub
anyway, Mr angle grinder soon had the reluctor ring cut off  ;D
But Mr angle grinder started spitting sparks/smoke from inside, so not long for this world  :'(
I replaced the hub/wheel bearing assembly  with a new one too £27.57 ebay
now drives quiet as a mouse*  ;)

* a mouse being chased by an angry farmer on a noisy tractor obviously  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2019, 18:07:07
Topped up the oil on the V70.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2019, 18:28:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 July 2019, 18:07:07
Topped up the oil on the V70.  :)
That reminds me... I should probably put some in the Trolley  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2019, 19:53:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2019, 18:28:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 July 2019, 18:07:07
Topped up the oil on the V70.  :)
That reminds me... I should probably put some in the Trolley  ::)
Are you supposed to do that? I thought the nice man in the garage did it once every 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever is soonest.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2019, 22:25:37
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2019, 19:53:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2019, 18:28:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 July 2019, 18:07:07
Topped up the oil on the V70.  :)
That reminds me... I should probably put some in the Trolley  ::)
Are you supposed to do that? I thought the nice man in the garage did it once every 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever is soonest.  ;D

Mine has a leak which is slowly but surely getting worse.  :-\

So I can't leave it that long.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2019, 10:51:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 July 2019, 15:22:25
Replaced the entire N/s drive shaft on the Zafira A tractor juice edition ,with the Ebay one (delivered to football club)
correct shaft but for some odd reason it had a reluctor ring on the outer CV  :-\
the ABS works off the speed sensor in the hub
anyway, Mr angle grinder soon had the reluctor ring cut off  ;D
But Mr angle grinder started spitting sparks/smoke from inside, so not long for this world  :'(
I replaced the hub/wheel bearing assembly  with a new one too £27.57 ebay
now drives quiet as a mouse*  ;)

* a mouse being chased by The Boy ;D

Corrected  ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2019, 10:25:59
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 July 2019, 10:51:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 July 2019, 15:22:25
Replaced the entire N/s drive shaft on the Zafira A tractor juice edition ,with the Ebay one (delivered to football club)
correct shaft but for some odd reason it had a reluctor ring on the outer CV  :-\
the ABS works off the speed sensor in the hub
anyway, Mr angle grinder soon had the reluctor ring cut off  ;D
But Mr angle grinder started spitting sparks/smoke from inside, so not long for this world  :'(
I replaced the hub/wheel bearing assembly  with a new one too £27.57 ebay
now drives quiet as a mouse*  ;)

* a mouse being chased by The Boy ;D

Corrected  ;D ;D :y
Oi!  I might be on holibobs, but I still read this site
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2019, 10:27:05
Hired some off road buggies yesterday, and went hooping around the local national park  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 July 2019, 23:29:10
Took the V8 Benz for a nice long drive  :y

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZK0HCFh/66-E8-D271-76-BC-4-EED-AF23-C8-BB16-F4-D15-E.jpg)

While parked up, Watched a little Tennis on the inbuilt TV with the massage seats on  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xxF9qsg/277-A1918-B24-A-4-E1-F-825-E-C7-A09021-AE9-D.jpg)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 07:50:12
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 July 2019, 23:29:10
Took the V8 Benz for a nice long drive  :y

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZK0HCFh/66-E8-D271-76-BC-4-EED-AF23-C8-BB16-F4-D15-E.jpg)

While parked up, Watched a little Tennis on the inbuilt TV with the massage seats on  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xxF9qsg/277-A1918-B24-A-4-E1-F-825-E-C7-A09021-AE9-D.jpg)

Missed this, when did you get that? Always liked the CLS.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 07:50:41
Bodged a way to top up Zafira coolant...

https://imgur.com/a/LPt8IPf (https://imgur.com/a/LPt8IPf)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2019, 10:23:36
I'm sure they could get more buttons around that Merc screen ;D. WTF were they thinking ;D


Tunnie - Zaf coolant is easy to top up (can't see your image, for some reason its blocked on this ISP I'm on (some satellite based system)), what was the issue?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 10:55:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2019, 10:23:36
I'm sure they could get more buttons around that Merc screen ;D. WTF were they thinking ;D


Tunnie - Zaf coolant is easy to top up (can't see your image, for some reason its blocked on this ISP I'm on (some satellite based system)), what was the issue?

I need to find a better image hosting... (this work? Guess not..)

(https://i.imgur.com/8DaRXCl.jpg)

But I used a hose to route under the scuttle, light was fading and know you can probably remove the scuttle. Even then set close to the bulkhead under the windscreen, this little method worked well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2019, 11:00:11
That works now. Not sure why link doesn't, just times out. CBA to investigate.

If its like the Zaf-A and Zaf-B scuttle, its off in seconds.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2019, 11:01:00
Though having to top up coolant on a car that new is worrying.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 11:01:35
I am pleasantly surprised by ease of service on the Zaf-C, pollen filter is a sub 5 minute job. Engine bits are all easy, with hose bodge above. Only grip is the oil filter in stupid place!

Scuttle looked a fiddle, now I have hose method this will be quicker, at least for basic top ups...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 11:02:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2019, 11:01:00
Though having to top up coolant on a car that new is worrying.

Was a very small topup, fingers width, if that. First time to do it since owning....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 July 2019, 12:04:06
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 11:02:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2019, 11:01:00
Though having to top up coolant on a car that new is worrying.

Was a very small topup, fingers width, if that. First time to do it since owning....
That's TBs point ::)

It shouldn't need topping up. At all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 July 2019, 12:50:15
I've topped up my astra (same engine) twice in two years. Not fiddly to get at like the zaf though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 July 2019, 17:57:03
Tunnie's bodge reminds me of a bus that I was on in the Philippines once.   :)

I was sat up front next to the driver and noticed that every now and again he'd open a little brass tap on a length of hosepipe that came in through the window and disappeared  into the engine bulge between us.  :-\

When we had a pee stop and I came out of the 'services', the driver was on the roof filling a big steel tank with water from a hose. When I looked underneath there was water pissing out from the engine bay.  ::)

So when the engine temperature got a bit too hot, he was topping up the radiator from the tank up top!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 July 2019, 04:49:08
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 07:50:12
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 July 2019, 23:29:10
Took the V8 Benz for a nice long drive  :y

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZK0HCFh/66-E8-D271-76-BC-4-EED-AF23-C8-BB16-F4-D15-E.jpg)

While parked up, Watched a little Tennis on the inbuilt TV with the massage seats on  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xxF9qsg/277-A1918-B24-A-4-E1-F-825-E-C7-A09021-AE9-D.jpg)

Missed this, when did you get that? Always liked the CLS.  :)

Likewise always liked the CLS. Had it about a month now, Had been looking at the classifieds for awhile for a good one to turn up  :y

Fuel wise for a 5.5 V8 it’s about the same if not a tad better than the 3.2 Omega  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2019, 05:07:55
Not quite my cuppa, but very swish 8) How is it on fuel?

What age? That engine had some interesting timing issues when they first came out... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 July 2019, 06:01:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2019, 05:07:55
Not quite my cuppa, but very swish 8) How is it on fuel?

What age? That engine had some interesting timing issues when they first came out... :-\

On a long run 28mpg, Twisty roads around 22mpg.

Yeah the early M273 did have timing issues before a certain serial number. This one is the latter so should be all good.

It’s a late 2008, 67k, 1 owner from new, full MB service history. High specification.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2019, 09:10:52
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 July 2019, 06:01:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2019, 05:07:55
Not quite my cuppa, but very swish 8) How is it on fuel?

What age? That engine had some interesting timing issues when they first came out... :-\

On a long run 28mpg, Twisty roads around 22mpg.

Yeah the early M273 did have timing issues before a certain serial number. This one is the latter so should be all good.

It’s a late 2008, 67k, 1 owner from new, full MB service history. High specification.

Nice low miles, crappy on the tax though being 2008?  :(

Always thought I could run a V8, being used to 24mpg on the 3.2. Be good to see how you get on as they are reasonable money now.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 July 2019, 09:29:05
It's funny, in the scheme of things when running a big capacity petrol car, £550 Vs £280  in ved is pretty small beer. But it just *feels* like a middle finger from the government doesn't it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 July 2019, 09:30:58
Quote from: jimmy944 on 16 July 2019, 09:29:05
But it just *feels* like a middle finger from the government doesn't it!

Nah. More than a finger, and it's being inserted somewhere, not just held up ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 16 July 2019, 09:33:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 16 July 2019, 09:29:05
It's funny, in the scheme of things when running a big capacity petrol car, £550 Vs £280  in ved is pretty small beer. But it just *feels* like a middle finger from the government doesn't it!

Especially when for example a new BMW 3.0 Turbocharged 6 pot with 340 ponies is just £130 a year in tax.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 July 2019, 09:51:14
True, but another way of looking at it is that for a lot of cars; they wouldn't be the price that they are if they were not £500+ to tax.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 July 2019, 09:52:30
Quote from: jimmy944 on 16 July 2019, 09:29:05
It's funny, in the scheme of things when running a big capacity petrol car, £550 Vs £280  in ved is pretty small beer. But it just *feels* like a middle finger from the government doesn't it!

Yeah true, My 3.2 Omega on a 51 plate is £325 (single payment) or £341 when paying monthly.

The CLS is £570 (single payment) or £598 when paying monthly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 July 2019, 09:57:17
Quote from: tunnie on 16 July 2019, 09:33:52
Quote from: jimmy944 on 16 July 2019, 09:29:05
It's funny, in the scheme of things when running a big capacity petrol car, £550 Vs £280  in ved is pretty small beer. But it just *feels* like a middle finger from the government doesn't it!

Especially when for example a new BMW 3.0 Turbocharged 6 pot with 340 ponies is just £130 a year in tax.  :(

Was very tempted by a 2014 335d xDrive but they are to much currently. Bags of power, excellent handling, surprisingly comfortable and enough space, good mpg, cheap tax etc... It’s just the initial cost at the moment that’s keeping me away. Equally the 340i would be a good choice.... The CLS has done its depreciation it’s only going to go down relatively slowly now. Probably keep it a year or two.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2019, 10:22:00
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 July 2019, 06:01:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2019, 05:07:55
Not quite my cuppa, but very swish 8) How is it on fuel?

What age? That engine had some interesting timing issues when they first came out... :-\

On a long run 28mpg, Twisty roads around 22mpg.

Yeah the early M273 did have timing issues before a certain serial number. This one is the latter so should be all good.

It’s a late 2008, 67k, 1 owner from new, full MB service history. High specification.
All good 8)

The timing chain idler/V6 balance shaft pulley and the V6 diesel issues makes any 06-08 equipped car a ticking bomb because even caught in time it's still a ££££ bill  :'( although at least they managed to do something about it.

Been thinking about the VED aspect, and actually, as you suggest, it isn't that big a deal. I suspect that Tunnie spends more on coffee/snacks working from home than £25 a month, which is the reality of the difference between an Omega and something similar but newer ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 July 2019, 12:45:52
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 July 2019, 09:30:58
Quote from: jimmy944 on 16 July 2019, 09:29:05
But it just *feels* like a middle finger from the government doesn't it!

Nah. More than a finger, and it's being inserted somewhere, not just held up ;D

In which case, it really is a bargain!  ;D ;D :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2019, 09:24:43
Handed back the Focus mostly unscathed, got back in the Battlebus
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 July 2019, 10:46:08
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 July 2019, 04:49:08
Quote from: tunnie on 15 July 2019, 07:50:12
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 14 July 2019, 23:29:10
Took the V8 Benz for a nice long drive  :y

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZK0HCFh/66-E8-D271-76-BC-4-EED-AF23-C8-BB16-F4-D15-E.jpg)

While parked up, Watched a little Tennis on the inbuilt TV with the massage seats on  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xxF9qsg/277-A1918-B24-A-4-E1-F-825-E-C7-A09021-AE9-D.jpg)

Missed this, when did you get that? Always liked the CLS.  :)

Likewise always liked the CLS. Had it about a month now, Had been looking at the classifieds for awhile for a good one to turn up  :y

Fuel wise for a 5.5 V8 it’s about the same if not a tad better than the 3.2 Omega  :y

Just like mine except my car came with the basic 306 BHP  5 litre V8.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2019, 13:10:36
Swapped sunroof ecu over on TBE, as CBA to clean the disc.  Regreased sunroof.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 19 July 2019, 15:56:25
This week I did what I promised myself I would do.

With my new garage equipment I raised the car right up so all 4 corners were high off the ground to really allow me to very comfortably crawl underneath.

Last week I cleaned the springs, brake pipes, and coated them in Supertrol as far as I could. This week, with the car high in the air, I checked the whole underside from front to rear.  I was delighted to find that apart from some surface rust on a very few components such as suspension arms, which I wire brushed off, there was nothing to worry about. I even followed DG instructions and took the sill covers off;  once again nothing major to worry about. Wire brushed the surface rust, treated everything with Kurust, then covered well with Hammerite. Then I used two cans of Supertrol into every nook and cranny, every opening in the chassis members, and along the sills. The full length of the brake pipes, right up to the wheels, I also cleaned and applied more of the Supertrol

I thoroughly rubbed down with an electrical orbital random sander the flat edges of both rear wheel arches to find they have got no worse in terms of surface rust spread, and the metal is all solid, with the exception of just two places beside the rear wheels were some corrosion of metal has made them pitted.  But, thoroughly cleaned those up by electric wire brushing, treating front and rear with Kurust, filling with Isopon, and once sanded flat, the primer coats, x3, then top coats, X5 went on, with final lacquer coats.

Whilst underneath I also replaced the fuel filter as I had a spare in stock.

Next week when I get my new supply of Z594 paint I have just got to finish off top coating the final forward edge of the offside rear wheel arch, then lacquering, with T-Cut being done a few days later.

Now I know some will say I wasted my time doing the rear wheel arches, but with how my previous efforts have kept any small amount of rot in check very well, I reckon it is all very worth while as it will keep this Omega running for some time yet! 8) 8) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 July 2019, 16:06:53
well done Lizzie  :)
that lot should deter the tinworm from having an all you can eat buffet  :y
it takes a long time but you don't have to pay for your own labour  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 19 July 2019, 16:11:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 July 2019, 16:06:53
well done Lizzie  :)
that lot should deter the tinworm from having an all you can eat buffet  :y
it takes a long time but you don't have to pay for your own labour  :)

Thanks Dave! :y :y

Yes I believe it is all worthwhile, and for a lady of a certain age I am quite pleased I can still do this type of work!!  I begrudge paying labour costs - cheapest around here is £75 per hour - when I can still do it myself.

Where's the back rub?!................. :D :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 July 2019, 16:54:16
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 19 July 2019, 16:11:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 July 2019, 16:06:53
well done Lizzie  :)
that lot should deter the tinworm from having an all you can eat buffet  :y
it takes a long time but you don't have to pay for your own labour  :)

Thanks Dave! :y :y

Yes I believe it is all worthwhile, and for a lady of a certain age I am quite pleased I can still do this type of work!!  I begrudge paying labour costs - cheapest around here is £75 per hour - when I can still do it myself.

Where's the back rub?!................. :D :D ;)

 cheapest around YOU is £75 per hour -  OR YOU can still do it YOURself.  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 19 July 2019, 17:34:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 July 2019, 16:54:16
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 19 July 2019, 16:11:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 July 2019, 16:06:53
well done Lizzie  :)
that lot should deter the tinworm from having an all you can eat buffet  :y
it takes a long time but you don't have to pay for your own labour  :)

Thanks Dave! :y :y

Yes I believe it is all worthwhile, and for a lady of a certain age I am quite pleased I can still do this type of work!!  I begrudge paying labour costs - cheapest around here is £75 per hour - when I can still do it myself.

Where's the back rub?!................. :D :D ;)

 cheapest around YOU is £75 per hour -  OR YOU can still do it YOURself.  :D ;D

 ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2019, 18:48:53
Put some oil in TBE as the messages were annoying Mrs TB.

TBH, it probably is overdue an oil change, as the oil on the dipstick has started to turn dark.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 July 2019, 19:00:23
Trial fitted the front pin-drive knock-on wheels on the kit car..

..discovered that the spinners aren't particularly well deburred on the back face. Still, they're sharp enough that I didn't feel them going through my thumb and index finger, so there's that I suppose? ;D

Remember kids, deburr your parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 July 2019, 19:19:59
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 19 July 2019, 16:11:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 July 2019, 16:06:53
well done Lizzie  :)
that lot should deter the tinworm from having an all you can eat buffet  :y
it takes a long time but you don't have to pay for your own labour  :)

Thanks Dave! :y :y

Yes I believe it is all worthwhile, and for a lady of a certain age I am quite pleased I can still do this type of work!!  I begrudge paying labour costs - cheapest around here is £75 per hour - when I can still do it myself.

Where's the back rub?!................. :D :D ;)

The lord opti will be down to do that for you ms zoom. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 July 2019, 19:32:42
Quote from: aaronjb on 19 July 2019, 19:00:23
Trial fitted the front pin-drive knock-on wheels on the kit car..

..discovered that the spinners aren't particularly well deburred on the back face. Still, they're sharp enough that I didn't feel them going through my thumb and index finger, so there's that I suppose? ;D

Remember kids, deburr your parts.

Dont'cha just love it when someone repeats your own experience. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 22 July 2019, 14:22:18
Woooohoo - another 12 month ticket. 282K miles and no advisories. Might have to give it a wash now - well soon - well eventually.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 July 2019, 15:05:08
Quote from: LC0112G on 22 July 2019, 14:22:18
Woooohoo - another 12 month ticket. 282K miles and no advisories. Might have to give it a wash now - well soon - well eventually.
Nice one, Malcolm. You can poison the good people of Yeovil for another year.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2019, 15:27:25
Quote from: LC0112G on 22 July 2019, 14:22:18
Woooohoo - another 12 month ticket. 282K miles and no advisories. Might have to give it a wash now - well soon - well eventually.
Congratulations on the pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 July 2019, 15:29:07
Proof, if it were needed, that they can do the mileage 8)

TB seems to enjoy washing cars if you're passing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2019, 18:44:05
Yay, cracking news :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 July 2019, 18:46:39
Apparently broken the sodding thing ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2019, 18:49:24
Gave it a good workout on Saturday, in order to get a replacement server to one of my brothers shops, when one of his decided to spill its milk  >:(

Cooked the brakes in the process, grrr.  Must mean the pads are about spent on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 24 July 2019, 13:34:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2019, 18:49:24
Gave it a good workout on Saturday, in order to get a replacement server to one of my brothers shops, when one of his decided to spill its milk  >:(

Cooked the brakes in the process, grrr.  Must mean the pads are about spent on it.
Is this the mig or the jaaaag?

I'm confident the Jag pads will be inexpensive to replace  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 July 2019, 13:55:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 July 2019, 13:34:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2019, 18:49:24
Gave it a good workout on Saturday, in order to get a replacement server to one of my brothers shops, when one of his decided to spill its milk  >:(

Cooked the brakes in the process, grrr.  Must mean the pads are about spent on it.
Is this the mig or the jaaaag?

I'm confident the Jag pads will be inexpensive to replace  ;)
It was the Shaguar.

Pads are cheap enough - about £40 front, £25 rear for Bosch (in absence of anything else decent about now), and about a fiver each for the wear sensors front and rear.  And I have a complete set in the garage, ready for when the time came.

I last changed them for Pagid about a year ago (hence the suspicion they are spent, rather than something more sinister being the reason they cooked), nothing unique about them, look pretty Ford-esque to me.


I'm a little short of time for a couple of weeks, then need to get TBE MOT'd, assuming I bother. So the big Pussy will have to wait.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 July 2019, 16:26:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 July 2019, 13:55:46
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 July 2019, 13:34:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 July 2019, 18:49:24
Gave it a good workout on Saturday, in order to get a replacement server to one of my brothers shops, when one of his decided to spill its milk  >:(

Cooked the brakes in the process, grrr.  Must mean the pads are about spent on it.
Is this the mig or the jaaaag?

I'm confident the Jag pads will be inexpensive to replace  ;)
It was the Shaguar.

Pads are cheap enough - about £40 front, £25 rear for Bosch (in absence of anything else decent about now), and about a fiver each for the wear sensors front and rear.  And I have a complete set in the garage, ready for when the time came.

I last changed them for Pagid about a year ago (hence the suspicion they are spent, rather than something more sinister being the reason they cooked), nothing unique about them, look pretty Ford-esque to me.


I'm a little short of time for a couple of weeks, then need to get TBE MOT'd, assuming I bother. So the big Pussy will have to wait.

ATE  :y

Pagid pads are total turd in my experience, as are the discs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:30:05
Paid for another years warranty with Vauxhall after three year one expires in December. I do not like the sound of the timing chain slapping the casing on startup, and I definitely don't like the noise the gearbox is making above 30mph.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:30:35
£272 isn't that bad, really.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 July 2019, 16:34:42
Could have bought an Omega for that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:36:12
Quote from: Migv6 on 24 July 2019, 16:34:42
Could have bought an Omega for that.  ;D
Yeah, a good'un.  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 July 2019, 16:38:13
and no rattling timing chain.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:39:37
Quote from: Migv6 on 24 July 2019, 16:38:13
and no rattling timing chain.  :y ;D
It can rattle it's firkin head off now, I'm not worried until December 2020.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 July 2019, 17:49:05
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 July 2019, 16:26:47
Pagid pads are total turd in my experience, as are the discs
My experience of Pagid in the last 2 or 3 years has been variable.  Now they are exclusive to ECP, I won't touch them with a shitty stick.

Even with discount, genuine were outrageous...  ...although I partly suspect my dealer is being a self-abuser.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2019, 18:55:37
A worn out pussy under a worn out pussy

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/hotcat.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 25 July 2019, 19:45:47
Quote from: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:30:05
Paid for another years warranty with Vauxhall after three year one expires in December. I do not like the sound of the timing chain slapping the casing on startup, and I definitely don't like the noise the gearbox is making above 30mph.

They'll be the 2 things excluded in the small print then. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2019, 20:32:38
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 July 2019, 19:45:47
Quote from: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:30:05
Paid for another years warranty with Vauxhall after three year one expires in December. I do not like the sound of the timing chain slapping the casing on startup, and I definitely don't like the noise the gearbox is making above 30mph.

They'll be the 2 things excluded in the small print then. ::)
Engine and gearbox excluded?  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 July 2019, 21:30:42
Quote from: STEMO on 25 July 2019, 20:32:38
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 July 2019, 19:45:47
Quote from: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:30:05
Paid for another years warranty with Vauxhall after three year one expires in December. I do not like the sound of the timing chain slapping the casing on startup, and I definitely don't like the noise the gearbox is making above 30mph.

They'll be the 2 things excluded in the small print then. ::)
Engine and gearbox excluded?  :(
I don't know about the Vauxhall warranty , but aftermarket warranties used to be crap
worn noisy rattling camshaft was not covered by warranty unless the cam actually snapped  :(

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2019, 22:22:02
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 July 2019, 21:30:42
Quote from: STEMO on 25 July 2019, 20:32:38
Quote from: Shackeng on 25 July 2019, 19:45:47
Quote from: STEMO on 24 July 2019, 16:30:05
Paid for another years warranty with Vauxhall after three year one expires in December. I do not like the sound of the timing chain slapping the casing on startup, and I definitely don't like the noise the gearbox is making above 30mph.

They'll be the 2 things excluded in the small print then. ::)
Engine and gearbox excluded?  :(
I don't know about the Vauxhall warranty , but aftermarket warranties used to be crap
worn noisy rattling camshaft was not covered by warranty unless the cam actually snapped  :(
Like I said, it can make as much noise as it likes, as long as it keeps going

https://www.astrakforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=622

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 July 2019, 23:20:21
Fitted new[shorter]auxiliary belt to by pass aircon compressor-what a faff about shifting all that gubbins[technical term]to be able to get at it! At least now it doesn't screech on start up,ran it to bleed the cooling system temp now holds steady but once the fansall 3] were running they wouldn't stop until after the engine had been stopped,possibly due to the high temp today.I'll try it again when the weather is a little cooler.When I stopped the engine the rev counter needle dropped to zero and began fluttering before jumping to show about 200rpm with the engine off and the keys out of the ignition.It started doing this after the radiator was changed but then behaved normally for months after a new battery was installed,but now it seems it's back >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 July 2019, 10:04:41
I haven't even seen mine since Sunday .. hopefully it's still parked at Heathrow where I left it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 July 2019, 13:22:15
Got a shiny new MOT with no advisories on the V70!  8)

They always seem to drive better with a new MOT hey?  ???  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 July 2019, 13:46:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 July 2019, 13:22:15
Got a shiny new MOT with no advisories on the V70!  8)

They always seem to drive better with a new MOT hey?  ???  ;D
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 July 2019, 17:20:54
A/C blowing nice and cold after it's recharge this morning!  :y

Apparently the system was totally empty, but the machine said there were no leaks.  :-\  So we'll see how long it lasts.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 July 2019, 21:31:59
Lucky 😀🅱️🍲❄️ Hope it holds up for you👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:31:05
Put a deposit down on its replacement.  :D :-\ :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 00:50:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:31:05
Put a deposit down on its replacement.  :D :-\ :'(
WWD and diesel  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 09:04:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 00:50:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:31:05
Put a deposit down on its replacement.  :D :-\ :'(
WWD and diesel  :-\
Wrong on both counts. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 July 2019, 10:03:51
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 09:04:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 00:50:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:31:05
Put a deposit down on its replacement.  :D :-\ :'(
WWD and diesel  :-\
Wrong on both counts. :y


Milk float power.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 July 2019, 10:08:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 09:04:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 00:50:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:31:05
Put a deposit down on its replacement.  :D :-\ :'(
WWD and diesel  :-\
Wrong on both counts. :y

300c with a hemi?  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 11:18:47
Quote from: jimmy944 on 28 July 2019, 10:08:24
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 09:04:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 00:50:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:31:05
Put a deposit down on its replacement.  :D :-\ :'(
WWD and diesel  :-\
Wrong on both counts. :y

300c with a hemi?  8)

Did see one on the way to the dealer - an estate one in black.

Mrs. KW said it looked like a hearse. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 11:28:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 09:04:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 00:50:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:31:05
Put a deposit down on its replacement.  :D :-\ :'(
WWD and diesel  :-\
Wrong on both counts. :y
Phew ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2019, 12:30:55
Another Jaaaaaaaaaaag ? If so are we going to change to JOF ? doesn't have the same ring to it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 July 2019, 14:06:02
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 July 2019, 12:30:55
Another Jaaaaaaaaaaag ? If so are we going to change to JOF ? doesn't have the same ring to it.  ::)

Well whatever Kevin is buying, it has to be capable of towing his big Airfix kit!  ;)

Not that there's much weight involved but it's big and long...  ::)  Ooooer!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 July 2019, 14:44:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 July 2019, 14:06:02
Quote from: Migv6 on 28 July 2019, 12:30:55
Another Jaaaaaaaaaaag ? If so are we going to change to JOF ? doesn't have the same ring to it.  ::)

Well whatever Kevin is buying, it has to be capable of towing his big Airfix kit!  ;)

Not that there's much weight involved but it's big and long...  ::)  Ooooer!  ;D


That's easy then FH 16 750. Only trouble is it runs on optis favourite fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 July 2019, 16:07:36
Maybe Kevin has brought a private jet and is going to fly to work  :-\
cheaper on fuel than an Omega  ;D
or he's brought a pushback tractor tug to tow with and a V8 to bolt in  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 July 2019, 17:46:07
Checked the ATF level on the V70 as when the car is cold it dosn't change gear very well.  The level was just above the bottom mark and the fluid was nice and dark.  ::)

Now mulling whether to top it up or change it.  :-X  I know what you lot will say!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 July 2019, 17:57:37
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 July 2019, 17:46:07
Checked the ATF level on the V70 as when the car is cold it dosn't change gear very well.  The level was just above the bottom mark and the fluid was nice and dark.  ::)

Now mulling whether to top it up or change it.  :-X  I know what you lot will say!  :P ;D


top it up, and start saving for a rebuild.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 July 2019, 18:11:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 July 2019, 17:46:07
Checked the ATF level on the V70 as when the car is cold it dosn't change gear very well.  The level was just above the bottom mark and the fluid was nice and dark.  ::)

Now mulling whether to top it up or change it.  :-X  I know what you lot will say!  :P  ;D
can of worms
I'd fill and then flush with new ATF

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 July 2019, 18:40:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 July 2019, 17:46:07
Checked the ATF level on the V70 as when the car is cold it dosn't change gear very well.  The level was just above the bottom mark and the fluid was nice and dark.  ::)

Now mulling whether to top it up or change it.  :-X  I know what you lot will say!  :P  ;D


If it's anything like the Saab, it's not a straight forward job, O and then there's the correct fluid to use.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 July 2019, 19:43:48
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 July 2019, 18:40:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 July 2019, 17:46:07
Checked the ATF level on the V70 as when the car is cold it dosn't change gear very well.  The level was just above the bottom mark and the fluid was nice and dark.  ::)

Now mulling whether to top it up or change it.  :-X  I know what you lot will say!  :P  ;D


If it's anything like the Saab, it's not a straight forward job, O and then there's the correct fluid to use.

Fairly straightforward.  There's a drain plug and a fill plug on top, or I could fill through the dipstick tube.  :y

Although am I right in thinking that elderly auto boxes can object to having their ATF changed?  ???  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 July 2019, 20:21:27
Are you sure the plug on top is a fill plug? I seem to recall that there is a plug that should not be disturbed as it's for something else entirely?Top up via dipstick tube run the car for 1,000mls then do a "sump dump" and repeat two or three times to gradually refresh all the fluid rather than trying to do it all in one go.I do believe[although obviously you need to check with better sources]that you'd need JWS 3309 fluid or its equivalent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 July 2019, 21:04:32
Quote from: BazaJT on 28 July 2019, 20:21:27
Are you sure the plug on top is a fill plug? I seem to recall that there is a plug that should not be disturbed as it's for something else entirely?Top up via dipstick tube run the car for 1,000mls then do a "sump dump" and repeat two or three times to gradually refresh all the fluid rather than trying to do it all in one go.I do believe[although obviously you need to check with better sources]that you'd need JWS 3309 fluid or its equivalent.

Not really...  :-\  ::)  It looks like a fill plug, but in the youtube vid I watched, they filled it via the dipstick tube. So that's the way to go.  :y

As too the fluid, the handbook says "Only Volvo's gearbox oil part no 1161540-8.  Do not mix with any other oil"   :-\
  Too be honest, I assumed that DexIII would do.....  ::)  :D

Off to google for some research. I'll report back.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 21:56:13
You could get Volvo to do it. Technically it's a service add on at xyz mileage. One of the reasons Volvo servicing seems relatively expensive is that their schedules include things like the gearbox fluid where as most other makes don't  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 July 2019, 23:09:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 21:56:13
You could get Volvo to do it. Technically it's a service add on at xyz mileage. One of the reasons Volvo servicing seems relatively expensive is that their schedules include things like the gearbox fluid where as most other makes don't  ;)

Take it to Volvo?  :o  Wash your mouth out with soap and water!  ::)  :P

Baza is right, the correct ATF fluid is JWS3309, so I think I'll get a bottle of that or equivalent and top the fluid up for starters.

ECP do a universal ATF that apparently is compatible with Volvo 1161540.  :-\

Thanks Baza!  :y

This is the 'proper stuff'. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Volvo-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-Litre-Genuine/1517093213)  :y

It's a bit pricey though...  :-\  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 July 2019, 00:31:37
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 July 2019, 23:09:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 21:56:13
You could get Volvo to do it. Technically it's a service add on at xyz mileage. One of the reasons Volvo servicing seems relatively expensive is that their schedules include things like the gearbox fluid where as most other makes don't  ;)

Take it to Volvo?  :o  Wash your mouth out with soap and water!  ::)  :P

Baza is right, the correct ATF fluid is JWS3309, so I think I'll get a bottle of that or equivalent and top the fluid up for starters.

ECP do a universal ATF that apparently is compatible with Volvo 1161540.  :-\

Thanks Baza!  :y

This is the 'proper stuff'. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Volvo-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-Litre-Genuine/1517093213)  :y

It's a bit pricey though...  :-\  ::)
your gonna need a bigger boat  :y
£32.50 clicky 10 Ltr  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10L-MANNOL-ATF-Multivehicle-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-JWS-3309-FORD-Mercon-V/392355136038?epid=4024402544&hash=item5b5a304226:g:33AAAOSwjW5dOT91) inc P&P  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 July 2019, 07:54:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 July 2019, 23:09:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 21:56:13
You could get Volvo to do it. Technically it's a service add on at xyz mileage. One of the reasons Volvo servicing seems relatively expensive is that their schedules include things like the gearbox fluid where as most other makes don't  ;)

Take it to Volvo?  :o  Wash your mouth out with soap and water!  ::)  :P

Baza is right, the correct ATF fluid is JWS3309, so I think I'll get a bottle of that or equivalent and top the fluid up for starters.

ECP do a universal ATF that apparently is compatible with Volvo 1161540.  :-\

Thanks Baza!  :y

This is the 'proper stuff'. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Volvo-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-Litre-Genuine/1517093213)  :y

It's a bit pricey though...  :-\  ::)


Same stuff as the posh Vectra,  you have to drain and fill 4 times to flush the old out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 29 July 2019, 07:59:46
While in general I have no problem buying stuff from ECP I'm not sure I'd trust them on this one[obviously your choice to do so or not]I believe there is an equivalent fluid available from Mitsubishi for less money than the "proper" Volvo fluid.Other sources may then be cheaper still.The important bit is to do partial changes to allow fresher fluid to refresh seals and generally clean the gearbox gently rather than change all the fluid in one go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 July 2019, 18:08:15
Nothing, but I sold the mighty Honda chicken chaser for an obscene profit.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 July 2019, 18:11:20
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 July 2019, 18:08:15
Nothing, but I sold the mighty Honda chicken chaser for an obscene profit.  :)
well done  :)
so , thee old Honda's are an appreciating asset
just like Omegas  ;D  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 July 2019, 21:15:27
Running and maintenance costs are a wee bit lower though.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 July 2019, 21:33:52
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 July 2019, 21:15:27
Running and maintenance costs are a wee bit lower though.  :)
A trade off that reflects in the "comfort level" though
the omega does not have a lockable loop for the crash helmet
but the omega has a few toys the C90 doesn't  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 July 2019, 21:48:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 July 2019, 21:33:52
Quote from: Migv6 on 30 July 2019, 21:15:27
Running and maintenance costs are a wee bit lower though.  :)
A trade off that reflects in the "comfort level" though
the omega does not have a lockable loop for the crash helmet
but the omega has a few toys the C90 doesn't  ;D
Three spare wheels and a touch more power  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 August 2019, 18:01:20
Plugged into the LPG ECU, as she said it kept erroring this morning, a few miles into her journey.

Only faultcodes were batt voltage errors, probably from when the battery failed a few weeks back.

 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 August 2019, 20:03:00
Fitted new front and rear pads to the Saab today,swapped wheels front to rear at same time to try and even up the wear a bit,it likes front tyres so they'll never perish ::) :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 August 2019, 20:22:38
Quote from: henryd on 01 August 2019, 20:03:00
Fitted new front and rear pads to the Saab today,swapped wheels front to rear at same time to try and even up the wear a bit,it likes front tyres so they'll never perish ::) :-\
FWD  :-X

Just drive like a girl if you want the front tyres to last  ;)   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 August 2019, 12:30:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 August 2019, 20:22:38
Quote from: henryd on 01 August 2019, 20:03:00
Fitted new front and rear pads to the Saab today,swapped wheels front to rear at same time to try and even up the wear a bit,it likes front tyres so they'll never perish ::) :-\
FWD  :-X

Just drive like a girl if you want the front tyres to last  ;)   :D

Nah,thats boring,its the mid range grunt thats really good and that probably does for the tyres :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 August 2019, 17:44:42
Took TBE for a drive yesterday evening. Yup, the LPG is definitely playing up, with a weird fault.

Its either the pressure sensor
Fault solenoid or associated wiring, as it was about 3 months ago
A blockage, less likely, as when it works, its perfect.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 05 August 2019, 16:52:56
Wired in the dashcam mounting kit to allow me to swap the unit from car to car. Unfortunately, after removing the overhead panel, I discovered that the sunroof indicator light had melted into its plastic surround, hence ad in the wanted section. :( :( :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 August 2019, 18:35:54
TBE's LPG just fixed itself when I went to investigate the fault. Hmmmm.

Changed the oil on the XJ on Saturday, before having to test the anchors on Sunday when some silly bint stepped into the road when a 70mph 1.8t car was almost upon her.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 August 2019, 19:17:49
Got an offer for the old 190, which is £100 more than I paid for it about 6 years ago. Not bad considering its a non runner. ;D
Then went out and bought a Re****t.  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 August 2019, 19:21:17
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 August 2019, 19:17:49
Got an offer for the old 190, which is £100 more than I paid for it about 6 years ago. Not bad considering its a non runner. ;D
Then went out and bought a Re****t.  :-[ :-[ :-[
Reliant  :)
Renault  :o :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 August 2019, 19:28:34
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 August 2019, 19:21:17
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 August 2019, 19:17:49
Got an offer for the old 190, which is £100 more than I paid for it about 6 years ago. Not bad considering its a non runner. ;D
Then went out and bought a Re****t.  :-[ :-[ :-[
Reliant  :)
Renault  :o :-X

A Reliant seems much more up his street ;) ;D

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Trotters.jpg/220px-Trotters.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 August 2019, 19:38:46
I like Reliants
obviously with a better engine dropped in ,say a redtop with carlton box ,prop ,diff  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 August 2019, 21:10:02
Quote from: aaronjb on 05 August 2019, 19:28:34

A Reliant seems much more up his street ;) ;D

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Trotters.jpg/220px-Trotters.jpg)

Ahh, but will it run on chip oil, that's the question...


As for mine, I discovered you can put both a shed and a greenhouse into it. As long as you fold them...

(https://i.ibb.co/sPf3YSp/IMG-20190804-WA0009.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0GkJ2q)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 August 2019, 21:28:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 August 2019, 19:21:17
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 August 2019, 19:17:49
Got an offer for the old 190, which is £100 more than I paid for it about 6 years ago. Not bad considering its a non runner. ;D
Then went out and bought a Re****t.  :-[ :-[ :-[
Reliant  :)
Renault  :o :-X

Let's hope it's the former. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 August 2019, 21:30:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 August 2019, 19:38:46
I like Reliants
obviously with a better engine dropped in ,say a redtop with carlton box ,prop ,diff  ;D


K-series, mazda gearbox, narrowed Escort axle with 5.5x13 steels. MG Metro front brakes and 12" Mini Steel wheels.


Or more likely, 1300 Suzuki and gearbox from a Jimny(without the transfer box) and an axle from the toaster vans. Adapt the front hubs and brakes to the uprights and use the matching wheels.
In a Rebel/Kitten/Fox obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 August 2019, 22:56:17
Got an offer for the old 190, which is £100 more than I paid for it about 6 years ago. Not bad considering its a non runner. ;D
Then went out and bought a Re****t.  :-[ :-[ :-[

Red Hot Dutch TV subscription?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 August 2019, 23:33:01
Im afraid its a Rena**t.  :-[……………..don't know what came over me.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 August 2019, 06:41:25
Jimmy has A FIAT full of fire wood If your new Rena*** does not set fire driving it home  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 06 August 2019, 10:30:14
 I think you should be ashamed of your self Albs
Mainly for admitting to buying one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 August 2019, 10:40:01
Quote from: Keith ABS on 06 August 2019, 10:30:14
I think you should be ashamed of your self Albs
Mainly for admitting to buying one
I think he's brought it to park next to the Merc ,when the Ren**** catches fire,the heat produced will melt the fatburg that is clogging the fuel lines of his 190  :-\  allowing him to continue driving on saturated fat ,battered sausages etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 06 August 2019, 10:51:33
Quote from: Migv6 on 05 August 2019, 19:17:49
Got an offer for the old 190, which is £100 more than I paid for it about 6 years ago. Not bad considering its a non runner. ;D
Then went out and bought a Re****t.  shitbox:-[ :-[ :-[

fixed  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 August 2019, 11:39:43
I think you may be surprised at your Renault, Albs, we never had any problems with ours, not even the electrics.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 August 2019, 12:00:19
59 plate clit 1.5 DCi. 109k on the clock, had a minor bump at the rear, so an insurance loss. £700.
Allegedly averages 62mpg  ::)  £30 p.a. ved.
Might be £700 wasted, we shall see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 August 2019, 12:50:46
Not the best engine and not one know for Reliability so get it checked over well, if it is the 1.5 its a belt so needs changing

Basically is a Dacia with a Renault badge (or the other way round.... ;D ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 06 August 2019, 13:32:15
09 clit belt is 90k miles or 6 years :y

filter doesn't like C L I O does it ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 August 2019, 15:13:22
I could have sworn I typed clit.  :-[  Freudian slip ?  :-\ ;D

Thanks Fuse 19 & Henry, for the info.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 August 2019, 15:42:31
Quote from: Migv6 on 06 August 2019, 15:13:22
I could have sworn I typed cli o. :-[  Freudian slip ?  :-\ ;D

Thanks Fuse 19 & Henry, for the info.  :y
clit, clit, clit...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 August 2019, 18:38:19
Quote from: Migv6 on 06 August 2019, 12:00:19
59 plate clit 1.5 DCi. 109k on the clock, had a minor bump at the rear, so an insurance loss. £700.
Allegedly averages 62mpg  ::)  £30 p.a. ved.
Might be £700 wasted, we shall see.
10 year old car with 109K miles, and if it goes wrong you'll be calling it french shite, no doubt.  ::)
Try a 10 year old corsa or fiesta with the same mileage, they'll be pretty goosed as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 August 2019, 19:12:47
All very true.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 August 2019, 18:35:07
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
So if you're going to travel more than a hundred miles, you have to service your car?  ;D

Mine would have had over 100 services since it was last in the garage.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 August 2019, 20:06:32
Took delivery of the little French piece of shite today. For the money, it seems pretty good......as long as it doesn't break down / fall apart in no time at all. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 August 2019, 21:08:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 August 2019, 20:06:32
Took delivery of the little French piece of shite today. For the money, it seems pretty good......as long as it doesn't break down / fall apart in no time at all. ::)
Hope it works out for you
are you changing your forum name to Nicole or Papa  :P
advert  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwqEpwO-5PE)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 August 2019, 21:33:15
Quote from: STEMO on 08 August 2019, 18:35:07
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
So if you're going to travel more than a hundred miles, you have to service your car?  ;D

Mine would have had over 100 services since it was last in the garage.  ;D

Saab-ists, like OOF members believe in changing the oil monthly, albeit with slightly more justification on the Saab motors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 August 2019, 22:46:10
Quote from: STEMO on 08 August 2019, 18:35:07
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
So if you're going to travel more than a hundred miles, you have to service your car?  ;D

Mine would have had over 100 services since it was last in the garage.  ;D

Service due anyway,last done for previous keeper by me 10k miles ago :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 August 2019, 22:50:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 August 2019, 21:08:18
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 August 2019, 20:06:32
Took delivery of the little French piece of shite today. For the money, it seems pretty good......as long as it doesn't break down / fall apart in no time at all. ::)
Hope it works out for you
are you changing your forum name to Nicole or Papa  :P
advert  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwqEpwO-5PE)


And you can far cough.  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 August 2019, 18:19:23
Quote from: jimmy944 on 08 August 2019, 21:33:15
Quote from: STEMO on 08 August 2019, 18:35:07
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
So if you're going to travel more than a hundred miles, you have to service your car?  ;D

Mine would have had over 100 services since it was last in the garage.  ;D

Saab-ists, like OOF members believe in changing the oil monthly, albeit with slightly more justification on the Saab motors.

Had a blat with a Saab 9000 Griffin on the way home from work. It was being driven in the manner in which it deserves. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 August 2019, 19:51:25
Understeering all over the place then.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 August 2019, 20:42:35
Had a go with a 2.3 carlson on the way home from Ireland from Angelsy, I had 4 in my R5 turbo, he was one up, we were equal for around 20 miles that's all it lasted thankfully as the heat was taking its toll on my poor little 1400cc ;D and it was getting increasinlgly hard to keep up, my r5 was running 160bhp. At the time. Quite a while ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 August 2019, 21:14:42
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 August 2019, 19:51:25
Understeering all over the place then.  :D

I admired his commitment given the foul weather and standing water. ;D

I think I was somewhat less "clenched" in the XE though. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 August 2019, 21:53:56
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
It's a Saab, a service is, check oil, fill with fuel, and wash.  So I'm led to believe by saabist's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 00:09:40
Quote from: biggriffin on 09 August 2019, 21:53:56
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
It's a Saab, a service is, check oil, fill with fuel, and wash.  So I'm led to believe by saabist's
Anything else is 'take to dealer/specialist'  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 10 August 2019, 00:39:44
Whoops forgot the MOT was due at the end of July.
Couple of days later the penny dropped & booked her into my local & she passed with a small leak on the rear box as an advisory.
Relayed this news today to the lads I work with & get a shock to be reminded that my car tax hasn`t probably renewed  :-\
Log into here &  it`s untaxed   :-[
  https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla (https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla)

Now sorted   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 00:58:48
Quote from: 78bex on 10 August 2019, 00:39:44
Whoops forgot the MOT was due at the end of July.
Couple of days later the penny dropped & booked her into my local & she passed with a small leak on the rear box as an advisory.
Relayed this news today to the lads I work with & get a shock to be reminded that my car tax hasn`t probably renewed  :-\
Log into here &  it`s untaxed   :-[
  https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla (https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla)

Now sorted   :y
Good job you don't post videos of you driving around on the interweb...

Oh, wait...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 10 August 2019, 02:22:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 00:58:48
Quote from: 78bex on 10 August 2019, 00:39:44
Whoops forgot the MOT was due at the end of July.
Couple of days later the penny dropped & booked her into my local & she passed with a small leak on the rear box as an advisory.
Relayed this news today to the lads I work with & get a shock to be reminded that my car tax hasn`t probably renewed  :-\
Log into here &  it`s untaxed   :-[
  https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla (https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla)

Now sorted   :y
Good job you don't post videos of you driving around on the interweb...

Oh, wait...  ::)

Doh !!!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 10 August 2019, 09:19:54
Put new spark plugs in 1-3-5 bank, which appears to have solved cold start misfire issue. As codes reported that bank being at fault. (Pot 5)

Still unsure at coolant loss, did 25 miles to work and all good. Although another 25 miles at home
it had dropped a tad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 August 2019, 09:42:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 00:09:40
Quote from: biggriffin on 09 August 2019, 21:53:56
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
It's a Saab, a service is, check oil, fill with fuel, and wash.  So I'm led to believe by saabist's
Anything else is 'take to dealer/specialist'  :D

TBH, if you can't work on a Saab 4 pot, you should just take all your tools to the charity shop.  ;D

I've found them easy to work on other than some of the suspension bushes which are a pig to get at and some hard to reach hoses and vac lines. No different to any other we'd car I guess.

The most annoying job I've had to do to date, bar none is the crank position sensor on the Desmond. I don't know if I was doing it wrong, but it just seemed a complete b!tch to get at.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 August 2019, 11:18:57
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 August 2019, 09:42:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 00:09:40
Quote from: biggriffin on 09 August 2019, 21:53:56
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2019, 16:43:58
Service the Saaaab today ready for a blat to Heathrow next week :y
It's a Saab, a service is, check oil, fill with fuel, and wash.  So I'm led to believe by saabist's
Anything else is 'take to dealer/specialist'  :D

TBH, if you can't work on a Saab 4 pot, you should just take all your tools to the charity shop.  ;D

I've found them easy to work on other than some of the suspension bushes which are a pig to get at and some hard to reach hoses and vac lines. No different to any other we'd car I guess.

The most annoying job I've had to do to date, bar none is the crank position sensor on the Desmond. I don't know if I was doing it wrong, but it just seemed a complete b!tch to get at.  :-\

It is easy to work on as engine bay is big so plenty of room for most things although alternator looks a chore :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 12:52:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 August 2019, 20:06:32
Took delivery of the little French piece of shite today. For the money, it seems pretty good......as long as it doesn't break down / fall apart in no time at all. ::)

So Albs is now a lover of all things 'Froggie.......'Did I just see a flying pig? ::) ::) ::) 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2019, 13:43:45
We all have moments of madness. I still hate all things French.  :P
Fuel consumption readout is currently reading 60.6mpg, but I shall be testing the accuracy of that in the near future.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 14:06:54
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 August 2019, 13:43:45
We all have moments of madness. I still hate all things French.  :P
Fuel consumption readout is currently reading 60.6mpg, but I shall be testing the accuracy of that in the near future.

Too late to repent. ;D

60.6 MPG may be a touch optimistic. A brim to brim test will prove it's accuracy, or lack of it. ::) ::) ::) 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 August 2019, 14:42:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 12:52:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 August 2019, 20:06:32
Took delivery of the little French piece of shite today. For the money, it seems pretty good......as long as it doesn't break down / fall apart in no time at all. ::)

So Albs is now a lover of all things 'Froggie.......'Did I just see a flying pig? ::) ::) ::) 8)

No doubt he has taken to wearing a blue and white stripy jumper, paired with a beret and has started smoking Gitanes!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 14:57:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 August 2019, 14:42:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 12:52:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 August 2019, 20:06:32
Took delivery of the little French piece of shite today. For the money, it seems pretty good......as long as it doesn't break down / fall apart in no time at all. ::)

So Albs is now a lover of all things 'Froggie.......'Did I just see a flying pig? ::) ::) ::) 8)

No doubt he has taken to wearing a blue and white stripy jumper, paired with a beret and has started smoking Gitanes!  :)

........and taken a liking to  extremely hairy armpits and pussy which French girls are so fond of. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 14:58:56
......probably a big fan of Macron by now. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 10 August 2019, 15:28:14
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 14:57:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 10 August 2019, 14:42:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 12:52:39
Quote from: Migv6 on 08 August 2019, 20:06:32
Took delivery of the little French piece of shite today. For the money, it seems pretty good......as long as it doesn't break down / fall apart in no time at all. ::)

So Albs is now a lover of all things 'Froggie.......'Did I just see a flying pig? ::) ::) ::) 8)

No doubt he has taken to wearing a blue and white stripy jumper, paired with a beret and has started smoking Gitanes!  :)

........and taken a liking to  extremely hairy armpits and pussy which French girls are so fond of. :)

I'll take your word for that. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2019, 17:49:15
You can all far cough.  :P :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 18:15:55
Quote from: tunnie on 10 August 2019, 09:19:54
Put new spark plugs in 1-3-5 bank, which appears to have solved cold start misfire issue. As codes reported that bank being at fault. (Pot 5)

Still unsure at coolant loss, did 25 miles to work and all good. Although another 25 miles at home
it had dropped a tad.
What about the other 3 ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 18:34:29
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 August 2019, 17:49:15
You can all far cough.  :P :P

.....in French, please. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 10 August 2019, 19:25:57
Sold it ! Filled the Merc up a couple of days ago whilst there a chap in a Range Rover asked me about it said that he always liked the W210 but most were now rustbuckets, but mine was the best he had ever seen made me an offer & handed me his business card , paid a deposit today collects it Tuesday & I'm about £1300 up after 4 years 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 19:31:42
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 August 2019, 18:34:29
Quote from: Migv6 on 10 August 2019, 17:49:15
You can all far cough.  :P :P

.....in French, please. ;)
Va encouler  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 August 2019, 19:51:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 19:25:57
Sold it ! Filled the Merc up a couple of days ago whilst there a chap in a Range Rover asked me about it said that he always liked the W210 but most were now rustbuckets, but mine was the best he had ever seen made me an offer & handed me his business card , paid a deposit today collects it Tuesday & I'm about £1300 up after 4 years 😀

All change in your fleet then!

What's on the shopping list?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 10 August 2019, 20:00:47
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 August 2019, 19:51:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 19:25:57
Sold it ! Filled the Merc up a couple of days ago whilst there a chap in a Range Rover asked me about it said that he always liked the W210 but most were now rustbuckets, but mine was the best he had ever seen made me an offer & handed me his business card , paid a deposit today collects it Tuesday & I'm about £1300 up after 4 years 😀

All change in your fleet then!

What's on the shopping list?
. 



Not really thought about it yet , possibly SL500 or C63AMG
but may just get rid of the Hyundai as well and get another Hemi Jeep.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 20:58:03
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 20:00:47
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 August 2019, 19:51:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 19:25:57
Sold it ! Filled the Merc up a couple of days ago whilst there a chap in a Range Rover asked me about it said that he always liked the W210 but most were now rustbuckets, but mine was the best he had ever seen made me an offer & handed me his business card , paid a deposit today collects it Tuesday & I'm about £1300 up after 4 years 😀

All change in your fleet then!

What's on the shopping list?
. 



Not really thought about it yet , possibly SL500 or C63AMG
but may just get rid of the Hyundai as well and get another Hemi Jeep.
This...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902124854771

Should tick most boxes as a starter suggestion... Throw in another £10k and you can get 7 years old with sub 40k miles...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201907240405174

Which is nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 August 2019, 21:24:23
Don’t know much about them Merc 4x4s but those both appear to have the same M273 engine as in my CLS500 if so they do perform well, Just watch out on the early ones anything after 2008 should be fine  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 22:03:18
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 August 2019, 21:24:23
Don’t know much about them Merc 4x4s but those both appear to have the same M273 engine as in my CLS500 if so they do perform well, Just watch out on the early ones anything after 2008 should be fine  :y
There's plenty of detailed info about affected engine numbers.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 August 2019, 01:27:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 20:58:03
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 20:00:47
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 August 2019, 19:51:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 19:25:57
Sold it ! Filled the Merc up a couple of days ago whilst there a chap in a Range Rover asked me about it said that he always liked the W210 but most were now rustbuckets, but mine was the best he had ever seen made me an offer & handed me his business card , paid a deposit today collects it Tuesday & I'm about £1300 up after 4 years 😀

All change in your fleet then!

What's on the shopping list?
. 



Not really thought about it yet , possibly SL500 or C63AMG
but may just get rid of the Hyundai as well and get another Hemi Jeep.
This...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902124854771

Should tick most boxes as a starter suggestion... Throw in another £10k and you can get 7 years old with sub 40k miles...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201907240405174

Which is nice 8)

Now we all know that Mr Tilbo is fabulously wealthy (he lives just down the road from Lord Opti afterall!)  :), but those are quite a jump from an elderly Hyundai Terriblecan.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 11 August 2019, 07:55:00
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 August 2019, 01:27:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 20:58:03
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 20:00:47
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 August 2019, 19:51:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 19:25:57
Sold it ! Filled the Merc up a couple of days ago whilst there a chap in a Range Rover asked me about it said that he always liked the W210 but most were now rustbuckets, but mine was the best he had ever seen made me an offer & handed me his business card , paid a deposit today collects it Tuesday & I'm about £1300 up after 4 years 😀

All change in your fleet then!

What's on the shopping list?
. 



Not really thought about it yet , possibly SL500 or C63AMG
but may just get rid of the Hyundai as well and get another Hemi Jeep.
This...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902124854771

Should tick most boxes as a starter suggestion... Throw in another £10k and you can get 7 years old with sub 40k miles...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201907240405174

Which is nice 8)

Now we all know that Mr Tilbo is fabulously wealthy (he lives just down the road from Lord Opti afterall!)  :), but those are quite a jump from an elderly Hyundai Terriblecan.  :-\
.   



Look after the pennies etc etc ..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2019, 09:41:12
Yesterday, went over to Mr Gixer's, forced down a cooked breakkie that Mrs Gixer made, and changed the front discs/pads on TBE.  Also (hopefully) fixed an annoying exhaust problem.

Today, need to take for a bit of a spin, just to bed them in before she uses it again. I should have done that last night, but it was curry time, so today I've sent her out in the Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 August 2019, 13:51:45
On the drive home from work this morning my recently acquired C**o claimed I averaged 63.7mpg. I strongly suspect the little froggy bastid is telling me porkies. I shall brim the tank soon and find out.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 August 2019, 14:01:56
to be getting that MPG out of your Cl-Eeyore, you must be driving like a girly  Nicole  :D
you will feel the benefit when you drive the Omega  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 August 2019, 16:31:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 August 2019, 14:01:56
to be getting that MPG out of your Cl-Eeyore, you must be driving like a girly  Nicole  :D
you will feel the benefit when you drive the Omega  :)

Maybe the display has an electrical fault? Oh, wait! On a French car? No, can't be that, then. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 August 2019, 17:10:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2019, 20:58:03
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 20:00:47
Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 August 2019, 19:51:05
Quote from: Tilbo on 10 August 2019, 19:25:57
Sold it ! Filled the Merc up a couple of days ago whilst there a chap in a Range Rover asked me about it said that he always liked the W210 but most were now rustbuckets, but mine was the best he had ever seen made me an offer & handed me his business card , paid a deposit today collects it Tuesday & I'm about £1300 up after 4 years 😀

All change in your fleet then!

What's on the shopping list?
. 



Not really thought about it yet , possibly SL500 or C63AMG
but may just get rid of the Hyundai as well and get another Hemi Jeep.
This...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902124854771

Should tick most boxes as a starter suggestion... Throw in another £10k and you can get 7 years old with sub 40k miles...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201907240405174

Which is nice 8)
Looks nice from the outside but don,t think i could live with a beige interior. Down to individual taste  really though. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 August 2019, 17:20:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 August 2019, 16:31:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 August 2019, 14:01:56
to be getting that MPG out of your Cl-Eeyore, you must be driving like a girly  Nicole  :D
you will feel the benefit when you drive the Omega  :)

Maybe the display has an electrical fault? Oh, wait! On a French car? No, can't be that, then. ;D

And to think I used to like this forum.  >:( :P

I was driving it reasonably gently as it happens. Due to the fact I have no service history at all for it. The cambelt could be 4 years and 17000 miles over due.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 August 2019, 18:59:46
Quote from: Migv6 on 11 August 2019, 13:51:45
On the drive home from work this morning my recently acquired C**o claimed I averaged 63.7mpg. I strongly suspect the little froggy bastid is telling me porkies. I shall brim the tank soon and find out.  ::)

I'll bet its not far out,cutomer of mine had a megane estate  with the same lump and he managed 64 on a run driving at 55mph, I said that must of been painful at that speed but he said it was ok as he was towing a trailer !!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2019, 19:40:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 August 2019, 14:01:56
to be getting that MPG out of your Cl-Eeyore, you must be driving like a girly  Nicole  :D
you will feel the benefit when you drive the Omega  :)
Did you not watch the adverts? That Nicole was a demon behind the wheel...

Especially running away from her wedding ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2019, 19:18:24
Yesterday, as I had a spare 30mins, I polished up the rather dull headlights on TBE.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2019, 20:05:43
Yesterday, I stole Gixers garage, and changed TBE's oil, and looked at the LPG issue.  Also managed to force down a breakkie that Mrs Gixer slaved over :)

Friday, TBE passed its MOT :)


Parts ordered for LPG, hopefully here this week.  I owe Gixer a couple of solenoids, seeing as I've destroyed his ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 August 2019, 20:09:13
congratulations on the pass  :)
another years luxury motoring ......
for Mrs TB  ;D
nice of her to lend you her Omega while it needs MOT and fixing though  :)
maybe buy her some flowers as a thankyou  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2019, 20:13:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 August 2019, 20:09:13
maybe buy her some flowers as a thankyou  :y
As she regularly reminds me, the only time I've ever bought her flowers was in the early days, when I bought her a rose fro a seller in a pub, because I fancied the arse off the seller ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2019, 20:23:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2019, 20:13:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 August 2019, 20:09:13
maybe buy her some flowers as a thankyou  :y
As she regularly reminds me, the only time I've ever bought her flowers was in the early days, when I bought her a rose fro a seller in a pub, because I fancied the arse off the seller ;D
No cup of tea in the bath for you tonight  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2019, 20:27:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2019, 20:23:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2019, 20:13:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 August 2019, 20:09:13
maybe buy her some flowers as a thankyou  :y
As she regularly reminds me, the only time I've ever bought her flowers was in the early days, when I bought her a rose fro a seller in a pub, because I fancied the arse off the seller ;D
No cup of tea in the bath for you tonight  ;D
She made me a nice cuppa, plus cooked me steak and chips ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 August 2019, 20:30:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2019, 20:27:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2019, 20:23:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2019, 20:13:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 August 2019, 20:09:13
maybe buy her some flowers as a thankyou  :y
As she regularly reminds me, the only time I've ever bought her flowers was in the early days, when I bought her a rose fro a seller in a pub, because I fancied the arse off the seller ;D
No cup of tea in the bath for you tonight  ;D
She made me a nice cuppa, plus cooked me steak and chips ;)
what's she broke now  :o
or is it new settee season , ready for Christmas  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 August 2019, 21:27:33
Bit of a trauma. Took the pussy on its first visit to the tip. :o It seems to have survived unscathed. Fortunately it was quiet.

Got rid of a load of old Omega junk that had been sitting in the corner of the garage and wasn't even useful when I still had an Omega. ;D

Serviced Mrs. KW's MX-5. Oil change, brake fluid change and front pads changed. The latter got an advisory at the last MOT, but friction material was only slightly thinner than the new ones. ::)

Changed them anyway, as they've been on there for years and were starting to feel a bit "wooden".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 August 2019, 21:38:50
Drove my aunt's new Skoda Rapid home from dinner. It's a 1.0 triple like Mum's Focus, but with important differences: it's smooth, responsive, quiet and drives properly. There's almost as much room inside the car due to not wasting 0.5m of length with a steeply raked windscreen. Although the sports suspension and seats aren't what I'd buy the interior doesn't suffer from a designer that ate too much cheese before bedtime, and the metallic green looks good on a nice little car. Makes me even more likely to by an Octavia or Superb at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 August 2019, 07:59:36
Credit where its due - ordered some filters (not for Omega) from Euroshite late Saturday afternoon, on free economy delivery. Arrived yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2019, 18:15:56
Rewired the front solenoid on TBE, and fitted the solenoid that turned up yesterday.

Also fitted some new boot struts, as the old ones were clearly weak, though seemed strong enough when trying to compress them by hand.

Cleared the P0420 and P0430 codes again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 August 2019, 09:47:13
Declared it[the Omega that is]Sorn until such time as any kind of enthusiasm returns to sort its problems out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 August 2019, 17:39:51
It's a year today that we got the 75k Astra H Design estate tractor juice edition £875  :)
checked it over yesterday,replaced the drop links £12 and rear brake back plates £13 each,serviced it etc
took it for MOT today, passes no advisories  :)
it's done another 10,800 miles
which equates to a fuel cost saving of about £500 compared to the 1.6 petrol astra G estate it replaced  :)
had to replace a small section of rad hose about 6 months ago and 2 hose clamps (about £2)

cheaper than running an omega
dull as dishwater to drive  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 August 2019, 19:49:58
Sawed the tailpipe off as it was blocked on one pipe. Car is pulling better now at topend of Rev range. I think I will just weld two pipes onto what’s there and fetch it out the back.   Or.....I was thinking maybe a large Y pipe and large single exhaust where the box was. As it’s not unduly loud probably due to the multitude of cats boxes etc  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 August 2019, 18:32:52
Spent the weekend ripping the piss out of big bro, who has been in a courtesy car for a month or more, as his less than 1 year old, £85k, S Class is awaiting parts.

He's just been told by Merc that the parts are due sometime "early 2020" ;D


I know I shouldn't laugh, but I did tell him not to...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 August 2019, 18:50:03
Gave the Welsh C**o a wash earlier. It came up quite nice.  :)
Wanted to wash the Omega as well, but my back is completely farked again.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 27 August 2019, 21:17:45
Mine is still looking ok from its wash the other day. it also had 2 new rear tyres as well. and today I drove to Lincoln to collect something I bought on ebay….
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 August 2019, 07:32:39
Quote from: neil74 on 27 August 2019, 21:17:45
Mine is still looking ok from its wash the other day. it also had 2 new rear tyres as well. and today I drove to Lincoln to collect something I bought on ebay….
Morrisons sell turnips and sausage
you could have saved a trip  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 August 2019, 07:35:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2019, 18:32:52
Spent the weekend ripping the piss out of big bro, who has been in a courtesy car for a month or more, as his less than 1 year old, £85k, S Class is awaiting parts.

He's just been told by Merc that the parts are due sometime "early 2020" ;D


I know I shouldn't laugh, but I did tell him not to...

I have to say, in his position, I'd have had an absolute meltdown. Unless ofc my hire car was also an S-class, in which case, I'd probably let it go  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 08:11:04
Quote from: jimmy944 on 28 August 2019, 07:35:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2019, 18:32:52
Spent the weekend ripping the piss out of big bro, who has been in a courtesy car for a month or more, as his less than 1 year old, £85k, S Class is awaiting parts.

He's just been told by Merc that the parts are due sometime "early 2020" ;D


I know I shouldn't laugh, but I did tell him not to...

I have to say, in his position, I'd have had an absolute meltdown. Unless ofc my hire car was also an S-class, in which case, I'd probably let it go  ;D


 Unless I win a large sum of money, it's a problem I doubt I will encounter,. If I did I would want an exchange or refund,,, In the Truck world they just take the required parts from another vehicle in the compound. Or is that to simple for car dealers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 08:44:28
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 08:11:04
Quote from: jimmy944 on 28 August 2019, 07:35:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2019, 18:32:52
Spent the weekend ripping the piss out of big bro, who has been in a courtesy car for a month or more, as his less than 1 year old, £85k, S Class is awaiting parts.

He's just been told by Merc that the parts are due sometime "early 2020" ;D


I know I shouldn't laugh, but I did tell him not to...

I have to say, in his position, I'd have had an absolute meltdown. Unless ofc my hire car was also an S-class, in which case, I'd probably let it go  ;D


 Unless I win a large sum of money, it's a problem I doubt I will encounter,. If I did I would want an exchange or refund,,, In the Truck world they just take the required parts from another vehicle in the compound. Or is that to simple for car dealers.
The Ford dealership I did my work experience at certainly did that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 August 2019, 09:04:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 08:11:04

 Unless I win a large sum of money, it's a problem I doubt I will encounter,. If I did I would want an exchange or refund,,, In the Truck world they just take the required parts from another vehicle in the compound. Or is that too simple for car dealers.



How many RHD S-class do Merc build, let alone sell in the UK? I doubt dealers have them hanging about to rob parts off. The opposite applies to the smaller cars; they'd need one for spares for each they sold.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 16:36:50
Quote from: Nick W on 28 August 2019, 09:04:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 08:11:04

 Unless I win a large sum of money, it's a problem I doubt I will encounter,. If I did I would want an exchange or refund,,, In the Truck world they just take the required parts from another vehicle in the compound. Or is that too simple for car dealers.



How many RHD S-class do Merc build, let alone sell in the UK? I doubt dealers have them hanging about to rob parts off. The opposite applies to the smaller cars; they'd need one for spares for each they sold.


I would assume, depending on which part is needed, it would be used on other vehicles with in the group.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:05:58
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 16:36:50
Quote from: Nick W on 28 August 2019, 09:04:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 08:11:04

 Unless I win a large sum of money, it's a problem I doubt I will encounter,. If I did I would want an exchange or refund,,, In the Truck world they just take the required parts from another vehicle in the compound. Or is that too simple for car dealers.



How many RHD S-class do Merc build, let alone sell in the UK? I doubt dealers have them hanging about to rob parts off. The opposite applies to the smaller cars; they'd need one for spares for each they sold.


I would assume, depending on which part is needed, it would be used on other vehicles with in the group.
Nah, this is Mercedes remember.  They don't design anything, they randomly get a load of parts, and try and bolt it together.  That's why the result, since around 1990, is generally pretty rubbish.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:07:57
Quote from: jimmy944 on 28 August 2019, 07:35:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2019, 18:32:52
Spent the weekend ripping the piss out of big bro, who has been in a courtesy car for a month or more, as his less than 1 year old, £85k, S Class is awaiting parts.

He's just been told by Merc that the parts are due sometime "early 2020" ;D


I know I shouldn't laugh, but I did tell him not to...

I have to say, in his position, I'd have had an absolute meltdown. Unless ofc my hire car was also an S-class, in which case, I'd probably let it go  ;D
He aint best pleased. He has been loaned a CLS as a replacement.

His suggestions to MB Customer Service to pull a part from the production line is, apparently, "impossible".  But he can have a new one, fresh from the line...


...if he stumps up £85k
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 August 2019, 18:14:35
A bit of publicity might not go amiss.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 August 2019, 18:53:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:07:57
Quote from: jimmy944 on 28 August 2019, 07:35:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 August 2019, 18:32:52
Spent the weekend ripping the piss out of big bro, who has been in a courtesy car for a month or more, as his less than 1 year old, £85k, S Class is awaiting parts.

He's just been told by Merc that the parts are due sometime "early 2020" ;D


I know I shouldn't laugh, but I did tell him not to...

I have to say, in his position, I'd have had an absolute meltdown. Unless ofc my hire car was also an S-class, in which case, I'd probably let it go  ;D
He aint best pleased. He has been loaned a CLS as a replacement.

His suggestions to MB Customer Service to pull a part from the production line is, apparently, "impossible".  But he can have a new one, fresh from the line...


...if he stumps up £85k


In these days of anti-social media, a few while posted comments might get the right response, or just phone daily fail or similar.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:59:40
And in the meantime, I'm ripping the piss ;D

Serves him right, we did all tell him to get a proper car...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 19:01:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:59:40
And in the meantime, I'm ripping the piss ;D

Serves him right, we did all tell him to get a proper car...
Is it leased?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 19:05:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 19:01:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:59:40
And in the meantime, I'm ripping the piss ;D

Serves him right, we did all tell him to get a proper car...
Is it leased?
I believe so, but he's looked at ending it, but can't without significant penalties, as I had suggested that. Not clear exactly why, or if it is a lease/pcp etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 19:46:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 19:05:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 19:01:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:59:40
And in the meantime, I'm ripping the piss ;D

Serves him right, we did all tell him to get a proper car...
Is it leased?
I believe so, but he's looked at ending it, but can't without significant penalties, as I had suggested that. Not clear exactly why, or if it is a lease/pcp etc.
He's stuck in it and the dealers responsibility is to the leasing company as the vehicle owners... As long as the leasing company are happy to wait, they won't do much to rush.

His only option would be to stop paying in order to force a point, but that will then be a breach of contract and they will screw him for it. Also the leasing company won't care as their obligation is to provide a vehicle as described on the agreement, with zero obligation towards it working... That's Bro's responsibility as he agreed to do all the looking after (regardless of who or how this is done ie service plan or included maintenance) when he signed up... Paying for and looking after the goods will be on him.   :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 August 2019, 20:15:36
According to the website Consumer Rights Expert, all new cars are covered by The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (which replaced The Sale of Goods Act 1979) and this Act states that all new cars should not only be "as described" and "fit for the purpose for which they were bought", but also "of satisfactory quality".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 20:20:26
Quote from: STEMO on 28 August 2019, 20:15:36
According to the website Consumer Rights Expert, all new cars are covered by The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (which replaced The Sale of Goods Act 1979) and this Act states that all new cars should not only be "as described" and "fit for the purpose for which they were bought", but also "of satisfactory quality".
Again, that's for the leasing company to argue... TB Bro is only renting it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 August 2019, 21:33:57
Quote from: STEMO on 28 August 2019, 20:15:36
According to the website Consumer Rights Expert, all new cars are covered by The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (which replaced The Sale of Goods Act 1979) and this Act states that all new cars should not only be "as described" and "fit for the purpose for which they were bought", but also "of satisfactory quality".


What does it say about providing repairs in a timely manner, and how is that affected if the warranty provider has provided another car?



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 29 August 2019, 07:34:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 19:05:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 19:01:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:59:40
And in the meantime, I'm ripping the piss ;D

Serves him right, we did all tell him to get a proper car...
Is it leased?
I believe so, but he's looked at ending it, but can't without significant penalties, as I had suggested that. Not clear exactly why, or if it is a lease/pcp etc.

The fact that a car is leased/pcp/HP has no bearing on a consumer's right to reject the car under the consumer rights act 2015. If it's more than 30days old, but less then Merc has one chance to fix the car in a reasonable time period and then the consumer has the right to either claim a replacement, or throw it back.

The BMW I rejected was owned by BMW finance UK ltd. I was the registered keeper, which isn't so with a lease car (I've never seen the gold's v5 for instance) but the process is basically the same.

If, however, the car was leased by TB Bro UK Ltd. Then it's a whole different ball game as B2B is not the same as B2C. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 29 August 2019, 08:12:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2019, 19:01:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2019, 18:59:40
And in the meantime, I'm ripping the piss ;D

Serves him right, we did all tell him to get a proper car...
Is it leased?

I think it's leased through ebay, Chinky China Cars, on TB's advice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve Brookman on 29 August 2019, 10:29:01
Sierra has a new MOT-no advisories.

(http://i.imgur.com/Zt5EYws.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Zt5EYws)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Steve Brookman on 29 August 2019, 10:29:37
Sorry about picture-works ok on other forums.

Steve
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 August 2019, 10:45:04
Looking good.  8) not seen one for ages :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 August 2019, 11:10:31
(https://i.ibb.co/XW2pfkp/31-BC05-C4-B56-D-413-F-83-AF-0-F8-E7-E0-E3-A9-C.png) (https://ibb.co/BfzjHKj)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 29 August 2019, 13:07:55
Nice tree though. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 August 2019, 18:21:50
Quote from: Steve Brookman on 29 August 2019, 10:29:01
Sierra has a new MOT-no advisories.


Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
the in-laws have a white Sapphire ,does about 100 miles a year (MOT time) and clogs up the garage the other 364 days  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2019, 18:50:08
Quote from: jimmy944 on 29 August 2019, 07:34:06
If, however, the car was leased by TB Bro UK Ltd. Then it's a whole different ball game as B2B is not the same as B2C.
And I suspect there lies the complexities...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2019, 18:55:06
Quote from: STEMO on 28 August 2019, 20:15:36
According to the website Consumer Rights Expert, all new cars are covered by The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (which replaced The Sale of Goods Act 1979) and this Act states that all new cars should not only be "as described" and "fit for the purpose for which they were bought", but also "of satisfactory quality".
Merc UK, from what I can ascertain, are essentially saying the car is still usable, as the fault is with the climate.  Thus it is absolutely fine to shove their fingers up their arse and do nothing.

Bro is less happy, as he is paying for a LWB S Class with additional options ticked, on a 2 year lease, and for a significant proportion of that he is given a much more affordable CLS.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2019, 18:57:39
Quote from: Steve Brookman on 29 August 2019, 10:29:01
Sierra has a new MOT-no advisories.
Yay, unusual to see a Ford or that era in this country.

That must be one of the last Sierras before the Mundano came along.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 August 2019, 19:01:41
I can see him losing that argument if he has refused to use 'his' car pending the repair :-\

Sounds like he's dug his heels in and they've gone out of their way with the CLS when they could just as easily given him a base A Class to run around...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2019, 19:16:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 August 2019, 19:01:41
I can see him losing that argument if he has refused to use 'his' car pending the repair :-\

Sounds like he's dug his heels in and they've gone out of their way with the CLS when they could just as easily given him a base A Class to run around...
It came to a head when that hot weather we had earlier in the summer was predicted, as his dealer up til that point fobbed him off previously (the fault has been ongoing since at least March), and then when he pressed the point that it was gong to be 37C, was given him stupid dates to even book it in to look at it - which leads me to suspect there is a known issue, so they try to delay each stage - so he did drop it off and told them he was leaving it there until they fixed it, as he could foresee it not being fixed before it gets handed back in a little over a year.

I believe the CLS has come from MB UK, not the dealer, but could be wrong.  I did spend a lot of the time laughing as he was recounting the saga. As you would, really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 29 August 2019, 19:28:49
Absolutely, it's pretty much demanded when that sort of thing happens to a sibling! ;D

I rather think the best he might be able to hope for is a claim for the difference in lease costs between a cls and an s, multiplied by the period of time you don't have the car. But only if he's petty or vindictive enough to see it through to the small claims court - I know I would be but then again we are not all the same.

It also doesn't put his ar$e back in the seat of an S-class each morning...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 August 2019, 19:33:13
Quote from: jimmy944 on 29 August 2019, 19:28:49
Absolutely, it's pretty much demanded when that sort of thing happens to a sibling! ;D

I rather think the best he might be able to hope for is a claim for the difference in lease costs between a cls and an s, multiplied by the period of time you don't have the car. But only if he's petty or vindictive enough to see it through to the small claims court - I know I would be but then again we are not all the same.

It also doesn't put his ar$e back in the seat of an S-class each morning...


A member of our glorious leaders family, Pursuing something to the death. Never happen,,,, ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 August 2019, 21:00:51
Quote from: jimmy944 on 29 August 2019, 19:28:49
Absolutely, it's pretty much demanded when that sort of thing happens to a sibling! ;D

I rather think the best he might be able to hope for is a claim for the difference in lease costs between a cls and an s, multiplied by the period of time you don't have the car. But only if he's petty or vindictive enough to see it through to the small claims court - I know I would be but then again we are not all the same.

It also doesn't put his ar$e back in the seat of an S-class each morning...
That's the thing, he will be tied to paying the monthlies for the S. The CLS is gratis... Even though it may not immediately feel like it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 August 2019, 22:27:37
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 August 2019, 19:33:13
Quote from: jimmy944 on 29 August 2019, 19:28:49
Absolutely, it's pretty much demanded when that sort of thing happens to a sibling! ;D

I rather think the best he might be able to hope for is a claim for the difference in lease costs between a cls and an s, multiplied by the period of time you don't have the car. But only if he's petty or vindictive enough to see it through to the small claims court - I know I would be but then again we are not all the same.

It also doesn't put his ar$e back in the seat of an S-class each morning...


A member of our glorious leaders family, Pursuing something to the death. Never happen,,,, ;D


And there's nobody at the back muttering about blowing up garages..... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2019, 18:10:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 August 2019, 21:00:51
Quote from: jimmy944 on 29 August 2019, 19:28:49
Absolutely, it's pretty much demanded when that sort of thing happens to a sibling! ;D

I rather think the best he might be able to hope for is a claim for the difference in lease costs between a cls and an s, multiplied by the period of time you don't have the car. But only if he's petty or vindictive enough to see it through to the small claims court - I know I would be but then again we are not all the same.

It also doesn't put his ar$e back in the seat of an S-class each morning...
That's the thing, he will be tied to paying the monthlies for the S. The CLS is gratis... Even though it may not immediately feel like it.
Hardly. He's paying for a more expensive S-Class, but getting a shitty CLS in its place. Sounds like a bum deal to me.  But he went for a Merc, so sympathy is, to quote Lazydocker, in the dictionary between shit and syphilis.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2019, 18:10:25
Quote from: Nick W on 29 August 2019, 22:27:37
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 August 2019, 19:33:13
Quote from: jimmy944 on 29 August 2019, 19:28:49
Absolutely, it's pretty much demanded when that sort of thing happens to a sibling! ;D

I rather think the best he might be able to hope for is a claim for the difference in lease costs between a cls and an s, multiplied by the period of time you don't have the car. But only if he's petty or vindictive enough to see it through to the small claims court - I know I would be but then again we are not all the same.

It also doesn't put his ar$e back in the seat of an S-class each morning...


A member of our glorious leaders family, Pursuing something to the death. Never happen,,,, ;D


And there's nobody at the back muttering about blowing up garages..... :-X
'cough
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2019, 18:12:28
Changed a fuel pipe again on the Battlebus, due to cracking.

Although once I got it off, it seems the cracks were only surface.


Changed air filter on it whilst I had the think on the drive with the bonnet open.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 August 2019, 18:22:51
New windscreen on the V70.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 August 2019, 18:29:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 30 August 2019, 18:22:51
New windscreen on the V70.  :y
And the auto wipers? Throw a bucket of water over it and report back.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 16:12:03
Oil and filter change on the Zafira, along with new pollen filter and air filter.

Still can’t find coolant leak on 3.2, strangely it only ever leaks on way back from work.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 August 2019, 16:39:58
Had to perform some gynecology on the V70 to replace a brake light bulb.  ::)

What a bloody faff!  >:(   :o  :D

The intermittent wipers are working nicely now though!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 August 2019, 19:46:16
Washed the Omega, hoovered the interior and changed a number plate bulb, then "improved" as opposed to fixed, the dented rear hatch on the Welsh C**o.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 August 2019, 20:18:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 August 2019, 19:46:16
Washed the Omega, hoovered the interior and changed a number plate bulb, then "improved" as opposed to fixed, the dented rear hatch on the Welsh Cl-Eeyore .
nice to hear your still looking after the Omega even though you've got that shiny red race-car to play with  :y
did you use the correct 9151V french car adjustment tool (https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-carbon-steel-sledgehammer-14lb/9151v) to adjust the rear of the Cl-Eeyore  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 August 2019, 21:25:15
Wasn't enough space for that so had no choice but to use a smaller one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 August 2019, 21:40:58
You've been bashing le tadpole? Bastard!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 31 August 2019, 21:45:37
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 16:12:03
Oil and filter change on the Zafira, along with new pollen filter and air filter.

Still can’t find coolant leak on 3.2, strangely it only ever leaks on way back from work.  :-\

Can you not use a black light, or similar to find coolant leaks?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 31 August 2019, 22:13:13
As for me, I listed the TerribleCan on eBay, an so far, it's gaining me 99p.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 22:29:03
Quote from: jimmy944 on 31 August 2019, 21:45:37
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 16:12:03
Oil and filter change on the Zafira, along with new pollen filter and air filter.

Still can’t find coolant leak on 3.2, strangely it only ever leaks on way back from work.  :-\

Can you not use a black light, or similar to find coolant leaks?

Stuck some UV dye in it, had a look with special torch. Can’t see anything. Top it up and do ~25 miles to work it’s fine. Check at lunch when cooled, level still exactly where was when left home.

Drive home and it drops half cm or so according to header tank.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 31 August 2019, 23:21:38
I've never used u/v dyes and black torches .. far simpler way is two bottles of bright yellow food colouring added to system then run the car for a representative time such that the leak occurs ... you will then see a yellow "stain" at the point of leakage. Advantage of this method is that a small leak where the liquid evaporates quickly leaves a nice yellow stain that is easily visible... it has never failed me in over 40 years on numerous motors  :) .. it is also a VERY cheap diagnostic tool  :)

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/dr-oetker-yellow-colour-gel-15g?storeId=10151&langId=44&krypto=9MyoELdR9epibnY0YeY9uXMaRDNe9yynaA52NHA2q3qCWNk4p6I%2B7sJVeoqyN%2By9VUNVb2452%2BlIYQzhSsfwj3hHKsVLyejy1HWfHXODSiy%2FllrgKUwn1Q7VEcmuGMmImjAFxMx%2BatI%2B%2BNIS7fM3CFmJEz5uW0xNo3vFJ%2FUTdIw%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fdr-oetker-yellow-colour-gel-15g

other makes are available ... I used to steal whatever Mrs E had in her baking store ......   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 September 2019, 00:00:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 August 2019, 19:46:16
Washed the Omega, hoovered the interior and changed a number plate bulb, then "improved" as opposed to fixed, the dented rear hatch on the Welsh C**o.

You should convert it to an Essex Cl*o. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Essex-Historical-Flag-Car-Number-Plate-Badge-Exterior-Vinyl-Sticker-Decals-x-4-/183824470774)  :y

It'll probably go faster!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 September 2019, 00:16:28
Quote from: Entwood on 31 August 2019, 23:21:38
I've never used u/v dyes and black torches .. far simpler way is two bottles of bright yellow food colouring added to system then run the car for a representative time such that the leak occurs ... you will then see a yellow "stain" at the point of leakage. Advantage of this method is that a small leak where the liquid evaporates quickly leaves a nice yellow stain that is easily visible... it has never failed me in over 40 years on numerous motors  :) .. it is also a VERY cheap diagnostic tool  :)

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/dr-oetker-yellow-colour-gel-15g?storeId=10151&langId=44&krypto=9MyoELdR9epibnY0YeY9uXMaRDNe9yynaA52NHA2q3qCWNk4p6I%2B7sJVeoqyN%2By9VUNVb2452%2BlIYQzhSsfwj3hHKsVLyejy1HWfHXODSiy%2FllrgKUwn1Q7VEcmuGMmImjAFxMx%2BatI%2B%2BNIS7fM3CFmJEz5uW0xNo3vFJ%2FUTdIw%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fdr-oetker-yellow-colour-gel-15g

other makes are available ... I used to steal whatever Mrs E had in her baking store ......   :)
   

This^^^^^^>. It's cheap, works, and environmental friendly...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2019, 08:10:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 September 2019, 00:00:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 August 2019, 19:46:16
Washed the Omega, hoovered the interior and changed a number plate bulb, then "improved" as opposed to fixed, the dented rear hatch on the Welsh C**o.

You should convert it to an Essex Cl*o. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Essex-Historical-Flag-Car-Number-Plate-Badge-Exterior-Vinyl-Sticker-Decals-x-4-/183824470774)  :y

It'll probably go faster!  ;D

I think Union flag on the front and one of those on the back. Cheers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2019, 08:12:01
Swmbo insists on calling it Airfix one, so Im hoping to get some kind of sticker made with that on at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2019, 08:13:39
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 22:29:03
Quote from: jimmy944 on 31 August 2019, 21:45:37
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 16:12:03
Oil and filter change on the Zafira, along with new pollen filter and air filter.

Still can’t find coolant leak on 3.2, strangely it only ever leaks on way back from work.  :-\

Can you not use a black light, or similar to find coolant leaks?

Stuck some UV dye in it, had a look with special torch. Can’t see anything. Top it up and do ~25 miles to work it’s fine. Check at lunch when cooled, level still exactly where was when left home.

Drive home and it drops half cm or so according to header tank.  :-\


I wonder how many times failing to find a leak will it take to convince you there's an impossible**** internal fault?






***which actually means unusual
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 September 2019, 11:46:04
Quote from: Entwood on 31 August 2019, 23:21:38
I've never used u/v dyes and black torches .. far simpler way is two bottles of bright yellow food colouring added to system then run the car for a representative time such that the leak occurs ... you will then see a yellow "stain" at the point of leakage. Advantage of this method is that a small leak where the liquid evaporates quickly leaves a nice yellow stain that is easily visible... it has never failed me in over 40 years on numerous motors  :) .. it is also a VERY cheap diagnostic tool  :)

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/dr-oetker-yellow-colour-gel-15g?storeId=10151&langId=44&krypto=9MyoELdR9epibnY0YeY9uXMaRDNe9yynaA52NHA2q3qCWNk4p6I%2B7sJVeoqyN%2By9VUNVb2452%2BlIYQzhSsfwj3hHKsVLyejy1HWfHXODSiy%2FllrgKUwn1Q7VEcmuGMmImjAFxMx%2BatI%2B%2BNIS7fM3CFmJEz5uW0xNo3vFJ%2FUTdIw%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fdr-oetker-yellow-colour-gel-15g

other makes are available ... I used to steal whatever Mrs E had in her baking store ......   :)

Thanks, will try this  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 01 September 2019, 11:48:28
Quote from: Nick W on 01 September 2019, 08:13:39
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 22:29:03
Quote from: jimmy944 on 31 August 2019, 21:45:37
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 16:12:03
Oil and filter change on the Zafira, along with new pollen filter and air filter.

Still can’t find coolant leak on 3.2, strangely it only ever leaks on way back from work.  :-\

Can you not use a black light, or similar to find coolant leaks?

Stuck some UV dye in it, had a look with special torch. Can’t see anything. Top it up and do ~25 miles to work it’s fine. Check at lunch when cooled, level still exactly where was when left home.

Drive home and it drops half cm or so according to header tank.  :-\


I wonder how many times failing to find a leak will it take to convince you there's an impossible**** internal fault?






***which actually means unusual

Oh I’ve been wondering this for a while, just hoping to find a “traditional” leak.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2019, 11:52:08
Quote from: tunnie on 01 September 2019, 11:48:28
Quote from: Nick W on 01 September 2019, 08:13:39
Quote from: tunnie on 31 August 2019, 22:29:03

Stuck some UV dye in it, had a look with special torch. Can’t see anything. Top it up and do ~25 miles to work it’s fine. Check at lunch when cooled, level still exactly where was when left home.

Drive home and it drops half cm or so according to header tank.  :-\


I wonder how many times failing to find a leak will it take to convince you there's an impossible**** internal fault?






***which actually means unusual

Oh I’ve been wondering this for a while, just hoping to find a “traditional” leak.


You've been using efficient techniques for long enough that you should have found it by now some time ago. It's past time to get deeper into the rest of the system.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 September 2019, 20:42:14
Fiddled with rain sensor which didn't work in the rain today.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2019, 20:47:06
Got a wobbly inner track rod joint replaced on the Trolley... now stops and steers without any unexpected direction shifts :D

And, is I had the hose out, gave it a wash. Might give it a wipe of polish and an oil change tomorrow... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 September 2019, 20:59:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2019, 20:47:06
Got a wobbly inner track rod joint replaced on the Trolley... now stops and steers without any unexpected direction shifts :D

And, is I had the hose out, gave it a wash. Might give it a wipe of polish and an oil change tomorrow... :D

It'll go all temperamental if it realises you're spoiling it  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2019, 21:09:17
Quote from: jimmy944 on 03 September 2019, 20:59:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2019, 20:47:06
Got a wobbly inner track rod joint replaced on the Trolley... now stops and steers without any unexpected direction shifts :D

And, is I had the hose out, gave it a wash. Might give it a wipe of polish and an oil change tomorrow... :D

It'll go all temperamental if it realises you're spoiling it  ;)
Nah, I have left one broken thing...

They couldn't/wouldn't do the geometry after the track rod change due to a slightly worn lower ball joint ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 September 2019, 08:43:09
Quote from: jimmy944 on 03 September 2019, 20:59:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2019, 20:47:06
Got a wobbly inner track rod joint replaced on the Trolley... now stops and steers without any unexpected direction shifts :D

And, is I had the hose out, gave it a wash. Might give it a wipe of polish and an oil change tomorrow... :D

It'll go all temperamental if it realises you're spoiling it  ;)

It's worse than that in our house - if I spoil one car, one of the others breaks down! ;D Spent last week doing rear discs (old ones had rusted and fallen to pieces), pads, oil change, air filter, rocker cover gaskets & rocker cover (because the PCV valve is part of the rocker cover) and timing chain tensioner on her MINI .. one day later, the alternator packed up on the Range Rover ;D

Still need to do the timing chain itself on the MINI, but that's no great surprise (they're known for it) .. at least the PCV valve appears to have cured the blue smoke, so I don't need to do the valve stem seals yet ;D

Now, back to that alternator .. at least it's not a body-off job like the roll bars ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 14:02:30
Almost serviced my Welsh hatchback yesterday. Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, and tried to change the fuel filter. This contraption can only have been designed by a deranged cheese eater who loves to make something complicated when it doesn't need to be.
The kind of diesel filter im used to changing looks like this
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Mercedes-Benz_190+Series_2.5_1990/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503220028&1&9e1826eccd4a568e3f8607978d3ab98862af3f97&000140

Retails at under £7, sits at the top of the engine, held in place by one bolt and takes two minutes to change.

The filter for the Welsh hatchback back is like this.
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Renault_clit_1.5_2009/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503745188&1&6361b30dcb9f31e9b2fb504277ae497c9e99cd0d&000140
Retails at £46, lives behind the o/s/f wheel arch liner, has a bracket with four bolts which needs to be removed to access it, and takes about an hour to change.
When I fitted the new one yesterday, it became apparent after a while that something was wrong when approx. a gallon of diesel appeared all over my drive. Took everything apart again to find one of the pipes which go into it wasn't sealing properly. Try as I might I couldn't get it to seal, so had to go back to eurocraprats this morning to change it for a non faulty one and then do the whole fickin job again. All seems ok now.
I hate cars sometimes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 September 2019, 18:17:35
Booked the V70 into the local ATS for an oil and filter change costing £55.90.  :-X

I'll change the air and pollen filters myself though!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 04 September 2019, 18:24:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 September 2019, 18:17:35
Booked the V70 into the local ATS for an oil and filter change costing £55.90.  :-X

I'll change the air and pollen filters myself though!  :)

 :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 September 2019, 18:43:36
Quote from: Shackeng on 04 September 2019, 18:24:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 September 2019, 18:17:35
Booked the V70 into the local ATS for an oil and filter change costing £55.90.  :-X

I'll change the air and pollen filters myself though!  :)

 :o :o :o :o :o

Did it through TopCashBack to get that price Shack!  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 19:03:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 14:02:30
Almost serviced my Welsh hatchback yesterday. Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, and tried to change the fuel filter. 

similar crappy design on Sh!troen crapasso but in theory you can replace the internal filter on those ,then they leak or leak from the electrical float switch plug
when I did the Zafira A diesel filter (simple 1 bolt /paper element ) it was date stamped 2005  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 September 2019, 19:12:57
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 19:03:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 14:02:30
Almost serviced my Welsh hatchback yesterday. Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, and tried to change the fuel filter. 

similar crappy design on Sh!troen crapasso but in theory you can replace the internal filter on those ,then they leak or leak from the electrical float switch plug
when I did the Zafira A diesel filter (simple 1 bolt /paper element ) it was date stamped 2005  ::)
At least they popped a new one in at the factory then
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 19:28:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 September 2019, 19:12:57
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 19:03:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 14:02:30
Almost serviced my Welsh hatchback yesterday. Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, and tried to change the fuel filter. 

similar crappy design on Sh!troen crapasso but in theory you can replace the internal filter on those ,then they leak or leak from the electrical float switch plug
when I did the Zafira A diesel filter (simple 1 bolt /paper element ) it was date stamped 2005  ::)
At least they popped a new one in at the factory then
not quite that bad , it's a Jan 2003 car ,so probably had a new filter at first major service, say 2006 , it was absolutely filthy with black gunge .about 120k miles now
the 2007 zafira B petrol does not even have a fuel filter (other than the strainer on the in tank fuel pump)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 19:48:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 14:02:30
Almost serviced my Welsh hatchback yesterday. Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, and tried to change the fuel filter. This contraption can only have been designed by a deranged cheese eater who loves to make something complicated when it doesn't need to be.
The kind of diesel filter im used to changing looks like this
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Mercedes-Benz_190+Series_2.5_1990/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503220028&1&9e1826eccd4a568e3f8607978d3ab98862af3f97&000140

Retails at under £7, sits at the top of the engine, held in place by one bolt and takes two minutes to change.

The filter for the Welsh hatchback back is like this.
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Renault_clit_1.5_2009/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503745188&1&6361b30dcb9f31e9b2fb504277ae497c9e99cd0d&000140
Retails at £46, lives behind the o/s/f wheel arch liner, has a bracket with four bolts which needs to be removed to access it, and takes about an hour to change.
When I fitted the new one yesterday, it became apparent after a while that something was wrong when approx. a gallon of diesel appeared all over my drive. Took everything apart again to find one of the pipes which go into it wasn't sealing properly. Try as I might I couldn't get it to seal, so had to go back to eurocraprats this morning to change it for a non faulty one and then do the whole fickin job again. All seems ok now.
I hate cars sometimes.

Just to depress me slightly further, I filled it up with diesel yesterday and worked out the real mpg since I filled it up a few weeks ago. I achieved 54.1mpg. According to the lying little dashboard though, I achieved 60.5. Must be Welsh that Welsh gallons are slightly different ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:08:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 19:48:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 14:02:30
Almost serviced my Welsh hatchback yesterday. Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, and tried to change the fuel filter. This contraption can only have been designed by a deranged cheese eater who loves to make something complicated when it doesn't need to be.
The kind of diesel filter im used to changing looks like this
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Mercedes-Benz_190+Series_2.5_1990/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503220028&1&9e1826eccd4a568e3f8607978d3ab98862af3f97&000140

Retails at under £7, sits at the top of the engine, held in place by one bolt and takes two minutes to change.

The filter for the Welsh hatchback back is like this.
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Renault_clit_1.5_2009/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503745188&1&6361b30dcb9f31e9b2fb504277ae497c9e99cd0d&000140
Retails at £46, lives behind the o/s/f wheel arch liner, has a bracket with four bolts which needs to be removed to access it, and takes about an hour to change.
When I fitted the new one yesterday, it became apparent after a while that something was wrong when approx. a gallon of diesel appeared all over my drive. Took everything apart again to find one of the pipes which go into it wasn't sealing properly. Try as I might I couldn't get it to seal, so had to go back to eurocraprats this morning to change it for a non faulty one and then do the whole fickin job again. All seems ok now.
I hate cars sometimes.

Just to depress me slightly further, I filled it up with diesel yesterday and worked out the real mpg since I filled it up a few weeks ago. I achieved 54.1mpg. According to the lying little dashboard though, I achieved 60.5. Must be Welsh that Welsh gallons are slightly different ?
The Astra 1.7CDTi estate does 55 real world (last twice it was brim to brim calculated ) and that must be a much heavier car than your French race car  ::) does your calculation include the tractor juice you dumped all over your drive  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 September 2019, 20:09:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 19:48:25

Just to depress me slightly further, I filled it up with diesel yesterday and worked out the real mpg since I filled it up a few weeks ago. I achieved 54.1mpg. According to the lying little dashboard though, I achieved 60.5. Must be Welsh that Welsh gallons are slightly different ?


.. or it's French and there's a hole in the tank. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 September 2019, 20:10:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:08:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 19:48:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 September 2019, 14:02:30
Almost serviced my Welsh hatchback yesterday. Changed oil, oil filter, air filter, and tried to change the fuel filter. This contraption can only have been designed by a deranged cheese eater who loves to make something complicated when it doesn't need to be.
The kind of diesel filter im used to changing looks like this
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Mercedes-Benz_190+Series_2.5_1990/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503220028&1&9e1826eccd4a568e3f8607978d3ab98862af3f97&000140

Retails at under £7, sits at the top of the engine, held in place by one bolt and takes two minutes to change.

The filter for the Welsh hatchback back is like this.
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Renault_clit_1.5_2009/p/car-parts/regular-service/car-service-parts/fuel-filters/?503745188&1&6361b30dcb9f31e9b2fb504277ae497c9e99cd0d&000140
Retails at £46, lives behind the o/s/f wheel arch liner, has a bracket with four bolts which needs to be removed to access it, and takes about an hour to change.
When I fitted the new one yesterday, it became apparent after a while that something was wrong when approx. a gallon of diesel appeared all over my drive. Took everything apart again to find one of the pipes which go into it wasn't sealing properly. Try as I might I couldn't get it to seal, so had to go back to eurocraprats this morning to change it for a non faulty one and then do the whole fickin job again. All seems ok now.
I hate cars sometimes.

Just to depress me slightly further, I filled it up with diesel yesterday and worked out the real mpg since I filled it up a few weeks ago. I achieved 54.1mpg. According to the lying little dashboard though, I achieved 60.5. Must be Welsh that Welsh gallons are slightly different ?
The Astra 1.7CDTi estate does 55 real world (last twice it was brim to brim calculated ) and that must be a much heavier car than your French race car  ::) does your calculation include the tractor juice you dumped all over your drive  :P
Heavier car and 1.7 v 1.5.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:24:02
Quote from: STEMO on 04 September 2019, 20:10:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:08:24

The Astra 1.7CDTi estate does 55 real world (last twice it was brim to brim calculated ) and that must be a much heavier car than your French race car  ::) does your calculation include the tractor juice you dumped all over your drive  :P
Heavier car and 1.7 v 1.5.
the 1.5 French car is 4+ years newer too and the astra engine is old technology (the isuzu lump)

maybe the MPG will improve now it's serviced  :-\
it's worth checking live data on the coolant and the ambient temp sensors and MAF to check they are somewhere near correct
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 September 2019, 20:25:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:24:02
Quote from: STEMO on 04 September 2019, 20:10:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:08:24

The Astra 1.7CDTi estate does 55 real world (last twice it was brim to brim calculated ) and that must be a much heavier car than your French race car  ::) does your calculation include the tractor juice you dumped all over your drive  :P
Heavier car and 1.7 v 1.5.
the 1.5 French car is 4+ years newer too and the astra engine is old technology (the isuzu lump)

maybe the MPG will improve now it's serviced  :-\
it's worth checking live data on the coolant and the ambient temp sensors and MAF to check they are somewhere near correct
Or be happy with 54mpg?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:31:20
Quote from: STEMO on 04 September 2019, 20:25:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:24:02
Quote from: STEMO on 04 September 2019, 20:10:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 September 2019, 20:08:24

The Astra 1.7CDTi estate does 55 real world (last twice it was brim to brim calculated ) and that must be a much heavier car than your French race car  ::) does your calculation include the tractor juice you dumped all over your drive  :P
Heavier car and 1.7 v 1.5.
the 1.5 French car is 4+ years newer too and the astra engine is old technology (the isuzu lump)

maybe the MPG will improve now it's serviced  :-\
it's worth checking live data on the coolant and the ambient temp sensors and MAF to check they are somewhere near correct
Or be happy with 54mpg?
Yes ,
slightly better than MY 24 MPG  ;D
I was getting 25 MPG before,so I think my foot needs to go on a diet  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 September 2019, 08:35:17
The diesel all over the drive was from the new tankful that went in the day before. Wont be able to check mpg on this tankful because of that, but will check the next one to see if  a service has improved things.
It seems to achieve its best mpg at 40 - 45 mph,which isn't easy to maintain on single carriageway roads most of the time, and is far to slow for my occasional dual carriageway drives.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 September 2019, 13:13:10
 Yousure that's the Isuzu lump Dave TB?
I thought the 1.7 CDTi was the Fiat engine
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 September 2019, 13:14:42
 Got the Monaro out, loaded up with camping gear ready for tonights ferry to Holland.
Going back for the third time to the "Big Opels" show
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 September 2019, 15:11:39
Quote from: Keith ABS on 05 September 2019, 13:13:10
Yousure that's the Isuzu lump Dave TB?
I thought the 1.7 CDTi was the Fiat engine

1.3 and 1.9 and 2.0 CDTi is the Fiat (although GM had a significant input), 1.7CDTi is Isuzu based and 1.6CDTi is the latest GM unit  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 September 2019, 16:25:04
22.6 MPG but the trip is always 15% optimistic when compared to a brim to brim test.

So 19.2 MPG.

Who needs derv? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 05 September 2019, 17:15:11
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 05 September 2019, 15:11:39
Quote from: Keith ABS on 05 September 2019, 13:13:10
Yousure that's the Isuzu lump Dave TB?
I thought the 1.7 CDTi was the Fiat engine

1.3 and 1.9 and 2.0 CDTi is the Fiat (although GM had a significant input), 1.7CDTi is Isuzu based and 1.6CDTi is the latest GM unit  :y

Explains the logical position and ease of access to oil filter.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 September 2019, 17:34:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 September 2019, 16:25:04
22.6 MPG but the trip is always 15% optimistic when compared to a brim to brim test.

So 19.2 MPG.

Who needs derv? ::)
Because I used it to go to Londonium and Walsall - both work journeys, thus 70ish mph - mine is currently claiming 40mpg, so about 35mpg.

Normal service will resume of/when I use it privately.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 September 2019, 22:39:28
First few tankfuls in the little blue pussy have returned between 36 and 37 MPG.

It can certainly chew through some fuel when driven at full chat but is pleasantly economical when stuck behind some plodder taking it easy.

Gauge reads perhaps 0.5 - 1MPG more than actual.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 September 2019, 16:34:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 September 2019, 22:39:28
First few tankfuls in the little blue pussy have returned between 36 and 37 MPG.

It can certainly chew through some fuel when driven at full chat but is pleasantly economical when stuck behind some plodder taking it easy.

Gauge reads perhaps 0.5 - 1MPG more than actual.
Mine is currently reading, for this tank, 39.4mpg. I suspect that around 34 in reality.  Although as I won't be using it in works time for a bit, it will plummet ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 September 2019, 20:47:45
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 September 2019, 22:39:28
First few tankfuls in the little blue pussy have returned between 36 and 37 MPG.

It can certainly chew through some fuel when driven at full chat but is pleasantly economical when stuck behind some plodder taking it easy.

Gauge reads perhaps 0.5 - 1MPG more than actual.
                 How much do you get from the Westfield? I got 6.3 mpg on Donnington  in the Evo it came as a bit of a shock!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 September 2019, 22:30:49
Quote from: Raeturbo on 06 September 2019, 20:47:45

                 How much do you get from the Westfield? I got 6.3 mpg on Donnington  in the Evo it came as a bit of a shock!!

IIRC about 30 MPG average hooning around locally and commuting and it'll do high 30's on a motorway run. A light car doesn't suffer too badly from being heavy-footed. ;D

Not sure I could get it that low. Wouldn't get more than a couple of laps out of a tank. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 September 2019, 22:47:19
Ahh, I get about 23 mixed driving and only about 27 on the motorway but as soon as it sees a track all hell breaks loose.

 




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 09:42:24
What's an EVO? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 September 2019, 09:48:45
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 09:42:24
What's an EVO? :-\
A Mitsubishi Evolution.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 September 2019, 12:26:36
Quote from: STEMO on 07 September 2019, 09:48:45
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 09:42:24
What's an EVO? :-\
A Mitsubishi Evolution.
.                       :y yes I have an early Evo2
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 07 September 2019, 14:23:01
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKb4b2qd/20190907-141153.jpg)

Scubs up quite nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 September 2019, 14:38:51
Oil and filter change at the local ATS this morning, while I went and had a fry up in a funky little cafe and admired the attractive waitresses!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 15:15:14
Has there been an OOF dividend payout recently that I missed? Everyone seems to be paying for oil changes recently. :o :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 September 2019, 16:30:54
In all honesty, as long as you could care less what oil goes in it, these days you pretty much have to want to do it yourself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 September 2019, 16:35:09
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 15:15:14
Has there been an OOF dividend payout recently that I missed? Everyone seems to be paying for oil changes recently. :o :-\
Or buying Mercs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 17:27:02
Adjusted the very slack handbrake on my Welsh  hatchback. Noticed a little pool of engine oil under the front of the Omega. Im guessing its feeling neglected by the arrival of a younger model.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 September 2019, 17:33:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 17:27:02
Adjusted the very slack handbrake on my French CL-Eeyore  hatchback. Noticed a little pool of engine oil under the front of the Omega. Im guessing its feeling neglected by the arrival of a younger model.  ::)
It's a dirty protest
the Omega is pissing itself with laughter  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 September 2019, 17:51:03
Changed gearbox, transfer box, and fitted uprated paddle clutch. Cars lovely, but I’m skint again now ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 07 September 2019, 18:08:37
Took the 960 to the local Kosovans for a wash ready for going to a classic car show at Wentworth[only a few miles from Stemos gaff]tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 September 2019, 18:17:26
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 15:15:14
Has there been an OOF dividend payout recently that I missed? Everyone seems to be paying for oil changes recently. :o :-\

At £55, I'm paying about £15 extra than if I DIY'd using the same Mobil S oil.  :)

Oh and the tenner for my fry up, but the waitress had such a lovely little backside, it was worth every penny!  :-*   :y   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 September 2019, 18:31:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 September 2019, 18:17:26
Quote from: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 15:15:14
Has there been an OOF dividend payout recently that I missed? Everyone seems to be paying for oil changes recently. :o :-\

At £55, I'm paying about £15 extra than if I DIY'd using the same Mobil S oil.  :)

Oh and the tenner for my fry up, but the waitress had such a lovely little backside, it was worth every penny!  :-*   :y   ;D
Mobil oil  ??? they put Aldi  veg oil in yours knowing you'd be distracted by local totty  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 September 2019, 19:04:25
Quote from: BazaJT on 07 September 2019, 18:08:37
Took the 960 to the local Kosovans for a wash ready for going to a classic car show at Wentworth[only a few miles from Stemos gaff]tomorrow.
Lovely, lovely backdrop for your car show.  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 20:19:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 September 2019, 17:33:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 17:27:02
Adjusted the very slack handbrake on my French CL-Eeyore  hatchback. Noticed a little pool of engine oil under the front of the Omega. Im guessing its feeling neglected by the arrival of a younger model.  ::)
It's a dirty protest
the Omega is pissing itself with laughter  :y

The welsh one is also protesting now. Bloody spanner light lit up on the way to work tonight. Fark nose what that's about.  ??? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 September 2019, 20:25:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 20:19:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 September 2019, 17:33:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 17:27:02
Adjusted the very slack handbrake on my French CL-Eeyore  hatchback. Noticed a little pool of engine oil under the front of the Omega. Im guessing its feeling neglected by the arrival of a younger model.  ::)
It's a dirty protest
the Omega is pissing itself with laughter  :y

The welsh one is also protesting now. Bloody spanner light lit up on the way to work tonight. Fark nose what that's about.  ??? ::)

worth a try ? (https://www.google.com/search?q=clit+spanner+light+reset&rlz=1C1NHXL_enGB702GB704&oq=clit+spanner+&aqs=chrome.2.0j69i57j0l4.10161j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_QgN0XZ_GCY2J1fAPpqalsAs56)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 22:04:44
 :o :o...….learnt most of that in biology lessons.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 September 2019, 22:17:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 20:19:06

The welsh one is also protesting now. Bloody spanner light lit up on the way to work tonight. Fark nose what that's about.  ??? ::)

She's a dirty little French harlot that is used to neglect and rough treatment, and is having a wobbly at all the love, kindness and attention that you've shown her!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 September 2019, 06:27:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 20:19:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 September 2019, 17:33:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 17:27:02
Adjusted the very slack handbrake on my French CL-Eeyore  hatchback. Noticed a little pool of engine oil under the front of the Omega. Im guessing its feeling neglected by the arrival of a younger model.  ::)
It's a dirty protest
the Omega is pissing itself with laughter  :y

The welsh one is also protesting now. Bloody spanner light lit up on the way to work tonight. Fark nose what that's about.  ??? ::)
Bonus. The bulb actually works  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 September 2019, 08:04:52
Quote from: STEMO on 08 September 2019, 06:27:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 20:19:06

The welsh one is also protesting now. Bloody spanner light lit up on the way to work tonight. Fark nose what that's about.  ??? ::)
Bonus. The bulb actually works  :y


For now. You'll never be entirely sure if you've fixed the fault or it's blown for no discernible reason.


It's French; ignore it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 September 2019, 09:05:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2019, 22:04:44
:o :o...….learnt most of that in biology lessons.  ;D
unfortunately a quirk of the forum software changed a helpful link to  something else  :-[
I hope CL-Eeyore the French donkey didn't spontaneously combust during the night  :-\

you may as well just drive the Omega and park CL-Eeyore up (well away from your house etc  :o)
I know you where trying to save money
but you can't take it with you when you die ,and the grand-kids will waste it on candy-crush credits  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 September 2019, 14:06:08
Fitted a new air filter and hoovered out the air box on the V70.  :y

All by myself!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 September 2019, 07:46:32
Waved the Terracan off into its new life. Apparently it's being exported to Africa  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 September 2019, 07:55:05
Quote from: jimmy944 on 09 September 2019, 07:46:32
Waved the Terracan off into its new life. Apparently it's being exported to Africa  ???

Is the Prince giving you the 40m he needs to get out of the country in return for it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 September 2019, 10:22:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 September 2019, 07:55:05
Quote from: jimmy944 on 09 September 2019, 07:46:32
Waved the Terracan off into its new life. Apparently it's being exported to Africa  ???

Is the Prince giving you the 40m he needs to get out of the country in return for it?

The cold hard 20's were in my hand before it rolled off the drive. The ink was even dry on most of them  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 September 2019, 12:11:37
Quote from: jimmy944 on 09 September 2019, 10:22:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 September 2019, 07:55:05
Quote from: jimmy944 on 09 September 2019, 07:46:32
Waved the Terracan off into its new life. Apparently it's being exported to Africa  ???

Is the Prince giving you the 40m he needs to get out of the country in return for it?

The cold hard 20's were in my hand before it rolled off the drive. The ink was even dry on both of them  ;D
Fixed ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 September 2019, 12:44:07
Harsh!  >:(

 He gave me nearly £800 for it I'll have you know!  ;D

Considering I had 11months and 11,000 completely reliable miles out of it, mostly towing things, I would consider that not a bad return.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2019, 14:18:43
Quote from: Auto Addict on 07 September 2019, 14:23:01
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKb4b2qd/20190907-141153.jpg)

Scubs up quite nice.
Come to your senses, and selling it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 September 2019, 14:29:52
Black Mercedes are everywhere...just everywhere. There are four in our row of houses, out of nine houses. Not a blue or red one for miles......just black.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 09 September 2019, 14:34:57
Quote from: STEMO on 09 September 2019, 14:29:52
Black Mercedes are everywhere...just everywhere. There are four in our row of houses, out of nine houses. Not a blue or red one for miles......just black.

Down in sunny Hastings last week I saw Bentley's everywhere!! :o :o :o :o

Well, to be precise, four in a row travelling along with their drivers obviously posing!  One was a gorgeous convertible though, with an equally gorgeous bloke driving it! :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D

Now, for me it has always been a Bentley that I have wanted, so forget all the Mercs, and especially the black ones that, as you say Steve, ARE everywhere! ::) ::) ::) ;) 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 September 2019, 15:23:02
Bentleys are now just tarted up vulgar BMW 7 series.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 September 2019, 15:31:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 September 2019, 15:23:02
Bentleys are now just tarted up vulgar BMW 7 series.


Bentley is owned by VW.


You're thinking of the smaller Rolls Royce.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 September 2019, 16:09:16
Your right, and I stand corrected. Bentleys are now vulgar VW Pheatons.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 09 September 2019, 17:19:59
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 September 2019, 16:09:16
Your right, and I stand corrected. Bentleys are now vulgar VW Pheatons.

Ooooo, you lot are so mean!! :'( :'( :'(

You know how to destroy a dream of a young girl!! :o :o :o

Well I liked the Bentley, more than the Rolls, very early in my childhood for some unexplained reason - my other 'wished for car' was the Austin (Baby) 7, that was so cute!! :-* :-* ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 September 2019, 17:44:59
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 09 September 2019, 17:19:59
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 September 2019, 16:09:16
Your right, and I stand corrected. Bentleys are now vulgar VW Pheatons.

Ooooo, you lot are so mean!! :'( :'( :'(

You know how to destroy a dream of a young girl!! :o :o :o

Well I liked the Bentley, more than the Rolls, very early in my childhood for some unexplained reason - my other 'wished for car' was the Austin (Baby) 7, that was so cute!! :-* :-* ;D ;D ;)


Phaeton is more of a cut-price Bentley.




Austin 7 Swallow. (https://www.jaguarheritage.com/car/1929_austin_seven_swallow/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 September 2019, 08:07:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 September 2019, 14:18:43
Quote from: Auto Addict on 07 September 2019, 14:23:01
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKb4b2qd/20190907-141153.jpg)

Scubs up quite nice.
Come to your senses, and selling it?

 :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2019, 16:15:33
Dumped the Battlebus, got a 1l Focus instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 September 2019, 17:02:52
I might come over and give you  a race in my Welsh diesel hatchback. Talking of which, I fitted my Kenwood DAB which I removed from the 190 into it today. Nice to have a wide choice of stations, and completely avoid the Beeb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2019, 17:03:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2019, 16:15:33
Dumped the Battlebus, got a 1l Focus instead.
Another holiday?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 September 2019, 20:37:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 September 2019, 17:02:52
I might come over and give you  a race in my FRENCH CL-Eeyore diesel hatchback. Talking of which, I fitted my Kenwood DAB which I removed from the 190 into it today. Nice to double the car's value in a few hours
FTFY  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:11:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2019, 17:03:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2019, 16:15:33
Dumped the Battlebus, got a 1l Focus instead.
Another holiday?  :D
Its a hard life.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2019, 11:42:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:11:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2019, 17:03:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2019, 16:15:33
Dumped the Battlebus, got a 1l Focus instead.
Another holiday?  :D
Its a hard life.
Apparently so given the amount of time you spend in 1.0 Focuses every year ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:47:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2019, 11:42:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:11:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2019, 17:03:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2019, 16:15:33
Dumped the Battlebus, got a 1l Focus instead.
Another holiday?  :D
Its a hard life.
Apparently so given the amount of time you spend in 1.0 Focuses every year ;D
Ignoring the fact the Focus is shite, for what it is, the engine is quite usable.

Although nothing is faster than a hire car, obviously.  Not even Imber's 2.6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2019, 12:05:03
So true ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 September 2019, 13:00:09
Mrs Builder returned with smoke spewing out the engine bay on the astra estate
up it went onto axle stands, oil dripping off the AC compressor onto the exhaust  ::)
above the AC compressor is the oil pressure switch ,very common for them to leak on Vauxhalls
had to take the aux belt off and move the AC compressor to get at the bugger  :(
fortunately had a switch in stock ,washed off the oil with carb cleaner
hopefully all sorted now  :)
the pointing brickwork after lunch should sandblast my oily hands to clean again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 September 2019, 13:12:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:47:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2019, 11:42:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:11:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2019, 17:03:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2019, 16:15:33
Dumped the Battlebus, got a 1l Focus instead.
Another holiday?  :D
Its a hard life.
Apparently so given the amount of time you spend in 1.0 Focuses every year ;D
Ignoring the fact the Focus is shite, for what it is, the engine is quite usable.

Although nothing is faster than a hire car, obviously.  Not even Imber's 2.6

Nothing is faster than a pool car with a full tank of petrol...............
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 September 2019, 18:17:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:47:05
Although nothing is faster than a hire car, obviously.  Not even Imber's 2.6

I reckon that shifted quite well once it was on those conveyor belts in the Beanz factory. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 September 2019, 18:26:28
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 September 2019, 13:12:56

Nothing is faster than a pool car the boss's car with a full tank of petrol...............
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 September 2019, 18:36:16
Or even the boss,s car with a tank full of Diesel - when its an Audi 3.0 DTi,  S line, le Mans, special edition, Quattro, with flappy paddles to encourage thrashing.
Much fun was had that day. I was almost glad the Omega alternator went pop on the way to work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 September 2019, 20:33:27
Changed the HBV on the daily this afternoon.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2019, 15:19:12
Swapped the Focus for a couple of buggies for the day.  I'm sure that amount of fun isn't legal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 September 2019, 19:20:15
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 12 September 2019, 13:12:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:47:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2019, 11:42:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 September 2019, 11:11:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2019, 17:03:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 September 2019, 16:15:33
Dumped the Battlebus, got a 1l Focus instead.
Another holiday?  :D
Its a hard life.
Apparently so given the amount of time you spend in 1.0 Focuses every year ;D
Ignoring the fact the Focus is shite, for what it is, the engine is quite usable.

Although nothing is faster than a hire car, obviously.  Not even Imber's 2.6

Nothing is faster than a pool car with a full tank of petrol...............

There's actually two things faster,

4 scaffolders at 14.30 leaving site to get to the pub.

A tang on A75 going for the Friday boat, with the switch on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 September 2019, 18:04:41
Thought I could smell a faint but familiar whiff of engine oil last week. Yesterday I noticed a small pool of oil underneath the front.
Here we go again. Pulled the o/s coil pack and sure enough, the plug wells are full of oil. Cleaned the breathers, then dismantled further and removed the cam cover.
Rooted through my boxes of bitz and found one last pair of new gaskets, but only 5 o rings. Found some more o rings the same diameter in another box, found my old tube of black goo to be still soft and set about cleaning and reassembling.
All done now, don't need it tonight as I use the welsh hatchback for work, so will leave it until tomorrow, then start it and hopefully find no more oil leak.
n/s gasket was changed a couple of years ago, but pulled the coil pack out to check, and was glad to see it is dry as a bone.
Planning on welding replacement metal into the spare wheel well soon, then remove sill covers and see what I find there.
It will then be MOT time, so possibly more work to come. No rest for the wicked according to swmbo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 September 2019, 18:23:27
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 September 2019, 18:04:41
Thought I could smell a faint but familiar whiff of engine oil last week. Yesterday I noticed a small pool of oil underneath the front.
Here we go again. Pulled the o/s coil pack and sure enough, the plug wells are full of oil. Cleaned the breathers, then dismantled further and removed the cam cover.
Rooted through my boxes of bitz and found one last pair of new gaskets, but only 5 o rings. Found some more o rings the same diameter in another box, found my old tube of black goo to be still soft and set about cleaning and reassembling.
All done now, don't need it tonight as I use the welsh hatchback for work, so will leave it until tomorrow, then start it and hopefully find no more oil leak.
n/s gasket was changed a couple of years ago, but pulled the coil pack out to check, and was glad to see it is dry as a bone.
Planning on welding replacement metal into the spare wheel well soon, then remove sill covers and see what I find there.
It will then be MOT time, so possibly more work to come. No rest for the wicked according to swmbo.
After lavishing all that money and attention on that FRENCH TART Le CL-Eeyore , your Omega was bound to be miffed  ::)
It's Good that your giving the Omega some LOVE  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 September 2019, 19:24:31
If you thought a neglected Omega was spiteful, wait until the Clit throws a hissy fit...  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 September 2019, 19:58:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 September 2019, 19:24:31
If you thought a neglected Omega was spiteful, wait until the Clit throws a hissy fit...  :-X
They don't tend to throw a fit, they just commit suicide.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 September 2019, 21:13:23
Spanner light has been on for a fortnight. Read the codes and its glowplug related. Havent got any further than that as yet, as the Omega got jealous and became incontinent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 16 September 2019, 20:33:31
Finally plucked up courage and looked at the small patch of rust in the bottom of the spare wheel well (Omega saloon).

A power file doesn't half eats the corrosion away. A small rust spot has now resulted in a 10cm X 10cm square hole.

Will pluck up courage and get the MIG welder out soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 September 2019, 21:11:12
Exactly the same problem as mine then. Im hoping to get the welder out this week, if my aches and pains allow it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2019, 17:44:07
I had same issue on my Silver Bullet.  I just happened to mention it to that DTM fella one day when we met up for something, and before I knew it, it was all fixed with me doing nothing other than painting it ;D

He's a good'un really ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2019, 17:44:29
Swapped the 1l Focus back for the Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2019, 17:34:54
(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/odds/tbewheel.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 September 2019, 17:49:50
I don't think you'll repair that with a bottle of glue.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 September 2019, 17:50:58
repair kit 1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Duct-Gaffa-Gaffer-Waterproof-Cloth-Tape-Silver-Black-White-48mm-2-x-50m/253269054730?hash=item3af803150a:m:mp1aH1_1PsqeIG3Er1iFOsw)

repair kit 2 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2KG-FIBREGLASS-CLUB-LUMP-HAMMER-STEEL-HEAD-FIBRE-RUBBER-GRIP-HANDLE-CT23-4/131855022746?epid=1465245476&hash=item1eb32bfa9a:g:aTkAAOSwehRctw3j)

is it the irmscher softstar made by cadburys for vauxhall  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 09:40:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 September 2019, 17:50:58
is it the irmscher softstar made by cadburys for vauxhall  :-\
Tis indeed the Sportstar.  Like any wheel that size, they don't do potholes.  Strengthwise, I don't think they are too bad, but I have had to have a few straightened.

Not like the MFL MV6 Irmscher ones. Looked great, but were shite.  Still, they were cheap at £231.06 (you can guess how many I bought over the years), but unsurprisingly they ran out about 15yrs ago. Mostly because I had bought most of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 09:41:37
Hoovered up the boot of TBE, as shreds of rubber had gone everywhere when the tyre was chucked in the boot fast, as the hard shoulder of one of the country's fastest motorways is never a great place to be.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 10:10:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 09:41:37
Hoovered up the boot of TBE, as shreds of rubber had gone everywhere when the tyre was chucked in the boot fast, as the hard shoulder of one of the country's fastest motorways is never a great place to be.
so what's the back story then ?
I hope no one was hurt
debris in the road
or where you going that fast that the wheel melted when you braked  ;D
Spill the BEANZ  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 September 2019, 10:12:32
That reminds me. Must buy a spare wheel for the pussy. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 14:24:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 10:10:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 09:41:37
Hoovered up the boot of TBE, as shreds of rubber had gone everywhere when the tyre was chucked in the boot fast, as the hard shoulder of one of the country's fastest motorways is never a great place to be.
so what's the back story then ?
I hope no one was hurt
debris in the road
or where you going that fast that the wheel melted when you braked  ;D
Spill the BEANZ  :P
Dunno full story, she was a bit shaken up, and she took my shouting at her as a sign of grumpiness rather than a way to get clear instructions to her about watching the traffic whilst I was changing the wheel on the hard shoulder.

She did say she hit some debris before we went on holiday, but all 4 tyres looked OK to me when I checked, other than the rear ones being towards the wear limit. Pressures were good earlier in the week, but to me that tyre has overheated, and I can see no punctures (but can't check inside of tyre as all the steel bands are razor sharp and hanging out.  Although she's usually good to notice if a tyre is down by its handling.

Yesterday was the first day she'd used the car for work, and from what I can glean from her, it let go dramatically as she was coming home in a hurry, outside lane of the motorway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 14:50:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 14:24:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 10:10:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 09:41:37
Hoovered up the boot of TBE, as shreds of rubber had gone everywhere when the tyre was chucked in the boot fast, as the hard shoulder of one of the country's fastest motorways is never a great place to be.
so what's the back story then ?
I hope no one was hurt
debris in the road
or where you going that fast that the wheel melted when you braked  ;D
Spill the BEANZ  :P
Dunno full story, she was a bit shaken up, and she took my shouting at her as a sign of grumpiness rather than a way to get clear instructions to her about watching the traffic whilst I was changing the wheel on the hard shoulder.

She did say she hit some debris before we went on holiday, but all 4 tyres looked OK to me when I checked, other than the rear ones being towards the wear limit. Pressures were good earlier in the week, but to me that tyre has overheated, and I can see no punctures (but can't check inside of tyre as all the steel bands are razor sharp and hanging out.  Although she's usually good to notice if a tyre is down by its handling.

Yesterday was the first day she'd used the car for work, and from what I can glean from her, it let go dramatically as she was coming home in a hurry, outside lane of the motorway.
Tyres self destruct pretty quick after rapid deflation at speed
on the plus side,no one got hurt  :)
and at least the tyres where at end of life anyway and not a £100+ tyre you had the week before 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 14:55:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 14:50:26
and not a £100+ tyre you had the week before
No, I had that twice in a month about a year ago, though each tyre was well over £200 then.  Oh, and one wheel, which was considerably more :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 15:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 14:55:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 14:50:26
and not a £100+ tyre you had the week before
No, I had that twice in a month about a year ago, though each tyre was well over £200 then.  Oh, and one wheel, which was considerably more :(
plenty of wheels on ebay  ;D
as a commuter car, is it worth swapping the wheels for some standard 16s  :-\ very cheap ,
 or free because I'm the only one who puts the locking studs on  :D ;D
the condition of the roads is shocking,pot holes and debris  ,
and stupid Builders in rusty flatbed transits with bits falling off and junk falling out aint helping  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 17:33:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 15:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 14:55:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 14:50:26
and not a £100+ tyre you had the week before
No, I had that twice in a month about a year ago, though each tyre was well over £200 then.  Oh, and one wheel, which was considerably more :(
plenty of wheels on ebay  ;D
as a commuter car, is it worth swapping the wheels for some standard 16s  :-\ very cheap ,
 or free because I'm the only one who puts the locking studs on  :D ;D
the condition of the roads is shocking,pot holes and debris  ,
and stupid Builders in rusty flatbed transits with bits falling off and junk falling out aint helping  :D ;D
I was referring to the Shaguar. 18" is smallest, and they cost a fortune.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 September 2019, 17:57:22
Fixed my lack of beeps from the reversing sensors utilising a speaker from an old satnav I haf lying around.
Uninstalled the chines parking camera I installed on the front of the Omega a couple of months ago, as it isn't particularly useful.
Might put it on the rear of Airfix 1 if I can be arsed.
Now need a grommet to fill the hole in the middle of the front bumper plus another to fill the hole beside the gearstick.
Twas a stupid idea.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 September 2019, 21:01:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 17:33:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 15:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 14:55:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 14:50:26
and not a £100+ tyre you had the week before
No, I had that twice in a month about a year ago, though each tyre was well over £200 then.  Oh, and one wheel, which was considerably more :(
plenty of wheels on ebay  ;D
as a commuter car, is it worth swapping the wheels for some standard 16s  :-\ very cheap ,
 or free because I'm the only one who puts the locking studs on  :D ;D
the condition of the roads is shocking,pot holes and debris  ,
and stupid Builders in rusty flatbed transits with bits falling off and junk falling out aint helping  :D ;D
I was referring to the Shaguar. 18" is smallest, and they cost a fortune.


If TB needs steels for tbe, there's 2 here.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2019, 17:46:20
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 September 2019, 21:01:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 17:33:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 15:05:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2019, 14:55:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2019, 14:50:26
and not a £100+ tyre you had the week before
No, I had that twice in a month about a year ago, though each tyre was well over £200 then.  Oh, and one wheel, which was considerably more :(
plenty of wheels on ebay  ;D
as a commuter car, is it worth swapping the wheels for some standard 16s  :-\ very cheap ,
 or free because I'm the only one who puts the locking studs on  :D ;D
the condition of the roads is shocking,pot holes and debris  ,
and stupid Builders in rusty flatbed transits with bits falling off and junk falling out aint helping  :D ;D
I was referring to the Shaguar. 18" is smallest, and they cost a fortune.


If TB needs steels for tbe, there's 2 here.
Cheers, though between us, I think the Brackley gang are covered for wheels and tyres :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2019, 23:43:55
Broke the Trolley.

Fuel pump sticking again and gentle persuasion appears to have dislodged the prefilter causing it to stutter under load as it tries sucking up all the shit in the tank.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 September 2019, 23:59:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2019, 23:43:55
Broke the Trolley.

Fuel pump sticking again and gentle persuasion appears to have dislodged the prefilter causing it to stutter under load as it tries sucking up all the shit in the tank.  >:(
Tank off ? or is it accessible hacking a hole through the cheap seats at the rear  :-\  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:04:45
Tank off, which really means new tank, pump and filter... Although a second hand pump and crossed fingers will potentially suffice ::)

Only working 3 days this week, so train is feasible and cash may be better spent on a replacement  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 00:07:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:04:45
Tank off, which really means new tank, pump and filter... Although a second hand pump and crossed fingers will potentially suffice ::)

Only working 3 days this week, so train is feasible and cash may be better spent on a replacement  :-\
better the devil you know surely , unless there's other issues  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:13:16
If by 'other issues' you mean the five weeks remaining MoT and 190k miles, then no, nothing else of concern...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 September 2019, 00:17:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:04:45
Tank off, which really means new tank, pump and filter... Although a second hand pump and crossed fingers will potentially suffice ::)

Only working 3 days this week, so train is feasible and cash may be better spent on a replacement  :-\

We know someone with a 3.2 he wants rid of!  :y

I'm sure he'll let you have it for scrap value.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:42:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 September 2019, 00:17:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:04:45
Tank off, which really means new tank, pump and filter... Although a second hand pump and crossed fingers will potentially suffice ::)

Only working 3 days this week, so train is feasible and cash may be better spent on a replacement  :-\

We know someone with a 3.2 he wants rid of!  :y

I'm sure he'll let you have it for scrap value.  :)
Be quite a nice car...

Once the suspension has been fixed and it's had a service and wash...

£80 delivered?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 11:26:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:13:16
If by 'other issues' you mean the five weeks remaining MoT and 190k miles, then no, nothing else of concern...  ;D
an MOT is £40-£55  ??? 190K is not an Issue either,unless the engine is tired ,lacking ,smoking,loosing fluids
so it's down to the cost of a used fuel pump £30  :-\ and assessing what work needs doing for the MOT ,tyres,exhaust,  :-\suspension (you replaced that last MOT IIRC)
but you know all that  ;D
I think you just want something like this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-V6-2-6i-CDX-Automatic-LPG-Converted-MOT-2002-52-Saloon-Opel/264473171684?hash=item3d93d456e4:g:KCgAAOSwd7RdDQDL)  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 September 2019, 11:38:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 11:26:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:13:16
If by 'other issues' you mean the five weeks remaining MoT and 190k miles, then no, nothing else of concern...  ;D
an MOT is £40-£55  ??? 190K is not an Issue either,unless the engine is tired ,lacking ,smoking,loosing fluids
so it's down to the cost of a used fuel pump £30  :-\ and assessing what work needs doing for the MOT ,tyres,exhaust,  :-\suspension (you replaced that last MOT IIRC)
but you know all that  ;D
I think you just want something like this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-V6-2-6i-CDX-Automatic-LPG-Converted-MOT-2002-52-Saloon-Opel/264473171684?hash=item3d93d456e4:g:KCgAAOSwd7RdDQDL)  ;D

That looks to be quite a nice car,nice advert too which is unusual :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 September 2019, 11:59:56
Quote from: henryd on 23 September 2019, 11:38:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 11:26:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:13:16
If by 'other issues' you mean the five weeks remaining MoT and 190k miles, then no, nothing else of concern...  ;D
an MOT is £40-£55  ??? 190K is not an Issue either,unless the engine is tired ,lacking ,smoking,loosing fluids
so it's down to the cost of a used fuel pump £30  :-\ and assessing what work needs doing for the MOT ,tyres,exhaust,  :-\suspension (you replaced that last MOT IIRC)
but you know all that  ;D
I think you just want something like this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-V6-2-6i-CDX-Automatic-LPG-Converted-MOT-2002-52-Saloon-Opel/264473171684?hash=item3d93d456e4:g:KCgAAOSwd7RdDQDL)  ;D

That looks to be quite a nice car,nice advert too which is unusual :y

I could be quite tempted by that if I didn't have 2 old cars already.  ::)

My neighbours tend to get a bit sniffy if I have more than 2 old cars hanging around though....  :-\                                           ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 12:04:54
bit of tidy up of paint and it could be a good run around ,with LPG and long MOT
shame the reg is not in the pics to look at the MOT history  :(
and it would need inspecting underneath before bidding more than £300  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: btc on 23 September 2019, 12:32:12
Reg number is in the description
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 September 2019, 13:37:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 11:26:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:13:16
If by 'other issues' you mean the five weeks remaining MoT and 190k miles, then no, nothing else of concern...  ;D
an MOT is £40-£55  ??? 190K is not an Issue either,unless the engine is tired ,lacking ,smoking,loosing fluids
so it's down to the cost of a used fuel pump £30  :-\ and assessing what work needs doing for the MOT ,tyres,exhaust,  :-\suspension (you replaced that last MOT IIRC)
but you know all that  ;D
I think you just want something like this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-V6-2-6i-CDX-Automatic-LPG-Converted-MOT-2002-52-Saloon-Opel/264473171684?hash=item3d93d456e4:g:KCgAAOSwd7RdDQDL)  ;D


chances are the actual pump(not the assembly) is a common affordable part. Like you can replace an Omega one for about £30 for a new pump and some disassembly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 13:47:22
Quote from: btc on 23 September 2019, 12:32:12
Reg number is in the description
oh yes  :-[  :y
nothing scary there   :)
and LPG cert is 10 years IIRC  :-\ ,so good till 2024
but it says it's on the register on ebay ,but not on the website register ,maybe it's had a private plate on in the past ,hence the blanked out reg plates  :-\ easy enough to resolve

Quote from: Nick W on 23 September 2019, 13:37:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 11:26:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 00:13:16
If by 'other issues' you mean the five weeks remaining MoT and 190k miles, then no, nothing else of concern...  ;D
an MOT is £40-£55  ??? 190K is not an Issue either,unless the engine is tired ,lacking ,smoking,loosing fluids
so it's down to the cost of a used fuel pump £30  :-\ and assessing what work needs doing for the MOT ,tyres,exhaust,  :-\suspension (you replaced that last MOT IIRC)
but you know all that  ;D
I think you just want something like this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-V6-2-6i-CDX-Automatic-LPG-Converted-MOT-2002-52-Saloon-Opel/264473171684?hash=item3d93d456e4:g:KCgAAOSwd7RdDQDL)  ;D


chances are the actual pump(not the assembly) is a common affordable part. Like you can replace an Omega one for about £30 for a new pump and some disassembly.
yes, I've done that in the past on in tank pumps ,just replaced the actual pump ,not the £££££ complete assembly
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 13:49:54
It needs a ball joint, possibly two, the exhaust has a bit of a blow and it has started consuming oil, although not quite at the rate Tunnie drinks coolant  ;D

Currently laid up with a sudden onslaught of death defying manflu, so dropping the tank won't be happening this week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 September 2019, 13:53:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 13:49:54
It needs a ball joint, possibly two, the exhaust has a bit of a blow and it has started consuming oil, although not quite at the rate Tunnie drinks coolant  ;D

Currently laid up with a sudden onslaught of death defying manflu, so dropping the tank won't be happening this week.
dump it then and get a nice Omega , you know it makes sense  ;)
hope your man-flu clears quickly  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 14:01:02
Might accept the £153 that Scrapmycar have offered and see what is available locally at the weekend  :D

Highly unlikely to be an Omega though :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 September 2019, 16:47:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 14:01:02
Might accept the £153 that Scrapmycar have offered and see what is available locally at the weekend  :D

Highly unlikely to be an Omega though :-X

Pity, as its time you did your recency training. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 September 2019, 16:52:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 September 2019, 16:47:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 14:01:02
Might accept the £153 that Scrapmycar have offered and see what is available locally at the weekend  :D

Highly unlikely to be an Omega though :-X

Pity, as its time you did your recency training. ::)
Que?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 September 2019, 17:37:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 14:01:02
Might accept the £153 that Scrapmycar have offered and see what is available locally at the weekend  :D

Highly unlikely to be an Omega though :-X

Thats a good offer as scrap is down to £80 per tonne  and dropping fast :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 18:26:34
Not sure the Trolley weighs a tonne ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 18:28:21
Quote from: STEMO on 23 September 2019, 16:52:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 September 2019, 16:47:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 14:01:02
Might accept the £153 that Scrapmycar have offered and see what is available locally at the weekend  :D

Highly unlikely to be an Omega though :-X

Pity, as its time you did your recency training. ::)
Que?
Annual refresher :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 September 2019, 18:31:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 18:28:21
Quote from: STEMO on 23 September 2019, 16:52:17
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 September 2019, 16:47:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 14:01:02
Might accept the £153 that Scrapmycar have offered and see what is available locally at the weekend  :D

Highly unlikely to be an Omega though :-X

Pity, as its time you did your recency training. ::)
Que?
Annual refresher :D
Ah, I see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 23:25:40
Pump ordered for the Trolley. If I haven't died of manflu before it arrives ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 September 2019, 11:56:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2019, 18:26:34
Not sure the Trolley weighs a tonne ;D


of course it does. When an Elise is considered lightweight at 725kg, small cars weighing well over a tonne is normal
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 24 September 2019, 12:05:28
According to Parkers the base model A140 W168 is 1095Kg, and the 2005 model adds 100Kg to that..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2019, 12:38:46
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 September 2019, 12:05:28
According to Parkers the base model A140 W168 is 1095Kg, and the 2005 model adds 100Kg to that..
Lwb adds another 10kgs. But hardly a lard arse...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 September 2019, 23:33:16
Filled up the MV6 with LPG (at 52p/litre  8) ) and took it out for a couple of hours to light up the tyres (and the grin on my face)  :y

I also de-rusted one of the arches using drill attachments, and hammerited it up, ready for a rub smooth when it’s dry, and painting. I know it won’t last forever, but should keep it at bay :y

Don’t feel up to it at the moment, but cambelt, water pump and drop links are next jobs :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 September 2019, 09:14:50
The Velar had a chat with a large metal post in the works car park whilst being returned after software testing/update.

Said employee now has the joy of reporting the claim to the internal team, I then need to explain the damage when I take it to be swapped next week for its replacement.

Oh the joy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 September 2019, 09:24:28
Ouch!

At least it's not you who's in line for a b0llocking. You'd think JLR would put reversing sensors on a car like that. Oh, wait... ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 September 2019, 09:52:03
Quote from: jimmy944 on 26 September 2019, 09:24:28
Ouch!

At least it's not you who's in line for a b0llocking. You'd think JLR would put reversing sensors on a car like that. Oh, wait... ::)  ;D

They do, and cameras but, the seat wheel interface failed to observe them or the mirrors it would appear.

Sadly, its badly damaged the rear quarter panel so a big job
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 September 2019, 10:29:24
Ugh!

Is it driveable or are you in a temporary loaner?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 September 2019, 12:33:12
Oh quite driveable, but more damage than just a bumper  ;D

The metal posts at work are rather substantial!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 September 2019, 13:59:29
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 September 2019, 12:33:12
Oh quite driveable, but more damage than just a bumper  ;D

The metal posts at work are rather substantial!

I think it's traditional to post up pictures?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 September 2019, 14:08:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 September 2019, 13:59:29
I think it's traditional to post up pictures?  :)

Perhaps not allowed and/or a firing offence seeing as it's a company hack?

Soon to be repaired and back on the roads to be sold on once no longer company stock to some unsuspecting fool..


.. so let us know when it's for sale, because I am known to have a penchant for buying abused vehicles :-[ :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 September 2019, 14:53:48
Refitted the undertray, topped up the oil, after recent camcover gasket failure, topped up screenwash and changed the battery for the nearly new one that came off the 190 before it went.
This almost qualifies as a days work these days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 26 September 2019, 16:21:01
Bought some stainless steel exhaust tips off the bay of e arrived this morning and all fitted now on the Range Rover excellent quality and only £16.00😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 September 2019, 19:35:46
The Mondeo went in for  a recall, something to do with battery overcharging. Came back nice and shiny. Must check for recalls to get another free wash. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2019, 19:43:30
Thrown it vaguely back together sans tank/pump in order to leave it on its wheels pending a decision.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 September 2019, 08:17:59
I fitted some bits - over the last few weeks..

Had the fuel tank modified to move the filler tube to the side and add a vent tube so it doesn't spit back when filling by Ollie at Olliminium @ Bicester Heritage, finally fitted it with filler hose and vents (one to vent when filling, and a breather to .. breathe):

(https://i.ibb.co/6v4N5wM/IMG-20190919-140549-609.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tZb35KG)

Fitted the front bumper with OE grommets - went surprisingly well just using a dremel and sharpie to cut the holes for those:
(https://i.ibb.co/WgCYhbd/IMG-20190922-180221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3BKL3D8)
(https://i.ibb.co/wWJhRz6/IMG-20190922-174016.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PhTGN6C)
(https://i.ibb.co/tQp4DZ1/IMG-20190922-173957.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WGv6fDR)

Came to fit the rear bumper - the only reason bumpers are going on is because they make a convenient spot to mount fog, reverse and reflectors for the IVA man:
(https://i.ibb.co/d778CYt/IMG-20190919-140549-593.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nRRxdJB)

Same approach as the front - drill hole, dremel to enlarge, fit grommet:
(https://i.ibb.co/B3n6SPh/IMG-20190925-191418.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PjDWfY2)

Only to find that the holes are so high up, by the time you've fitted a grommet .. you've made a hole in the boot floor  ::)
PEEKABOO! I SEE YOU!
(https://i.ibb.co/xCXVf7T/IMG-20190925-191404.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7Yj7R1m)

Apparently "They're all like that" - every Dax from 1987 (at least, confirmed by someone who did the same job on theirs way back when) has the boot floor effectively too far down so you can't avoid puncturing it if you fit grommets instead of stick-on external stainless escutcheons. C'mon, Dax, maybe adjust the moulds somewhere in the last 30 years for things like this?

Ah well .. a chance to do more fibreglassing! ;D

It's the same story when you come to fit the inside eyelets for the harnesses - they foul the floorpan fibreglass and the centre tunnel lip. If they just moved the mounting points 'up' the chassis slightly in the jigs, they could save themselves loads of hassle that they surely face every time they assemble a factory car. But no, they just kept cranking them out like that, meaning you have to 'relieve' the floorpan slightly ::)

(OK, they've changed hands twice since I bought mine .. maybe they've fixed that now? But probably not...)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 September 2019, 09:12:53
Coming together nicely  8)

As the saying goes, the Devil is in the detail :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 September 2019, 12:28:33
Aaron has clearly never looked at  a Dutton.
Which are terrible in every aspect of their 'design', 'engineering' and 'build quality'. That's before they were assembled by someone who didn't know which end of the hammer knocks screws in........


What's with the Dremel, grommets and fibreglass? Gnaw off some chequerplate and Sikaflex everything ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 September 2019, 13:19:01
Nice  8)

Just looking at the pics, where does the fuel tank sit on the Dax? The Pilgrim has it central and directly over the rear axle. Also, are you planning on getting everything mounted, get the car IVA'd and then strip it down again for painting?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 September 2019, 14:05:38
Quote from: jimmy944 on 27 September 2019, 13:19:01
Nice  8)

Just looking at the pics, where does the fuel tank sit on the Dax? The Pilgrim has it central and directly over the rear axle. Also, are you planning on getting everything mounted, get the car IVA'd and then strip it down again for painting?

The tank on the Dax (and AK, Crendon, etc) is under the boot floor and between the chassis rails - it means you don't have an "original" shaped boot floor (which would have a recess for a spare tyre and/or FIA suitcase) but you do get a nice 13gallon tank and a decent sized boot. The only downside is that it is visible from the back of the car as it extends about 1.5" under the rear valence .. which is why I painted mine black (the second or third time I installed it ;D)

And yeah - I'll probably IVA it in gelcoat .. at least, that way, if I have to change anything for the almost inevitable IVA retest, I'm not doing it to a painted car :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 September 2019, 17:10:49
Hang on! We can't go having kit cars where you don't spend 10 minutes at the pump dribbling the last gallon (= half the capacity!) in. You'll be letting the side down. *  ;D ;D ;D

* -  you won't IMHO, because I reckon you need a breather at each side of the tank to cope with every variant of sloping forecourt. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 September 2019, 19:06:43
just silicone any gaps in the boot and use that as a petrol tank  :y
you'd have enough fuel to get between petrol stations without topping up half way then  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 September 2019, 19:54:18
Found out my V70 has a child booster seat built into the rear seat armrest.I've only owned the car for just over 3yrs :D Even so it was one of my granddaughters that found it was there :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 September 2019, 21:09:25
Quote from: BazaJT on 27 September 2019, 19:54:18
Found out my V70 has a child booster seat built into the rear seat armrest.I've only owned the car for just over 3yrs :D Even so it was one of my granddaughters that found it was there :-X
A nice little option on those 8) only down side was you couldn't have heated rear seats and integral boosters... Decisions, decisions  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 September 2019, 23:06:39
Had wet passenger side front and rear carpets, on investigation I found about three inches of water under the plastic trim in the bulkhead. I couldn’t see the grommet but found the bottom of it from underneath and ripped it out, I don’t know if I’ll put it back in it seems like there’s a a snout on it that lets the water out but it obviously wasn’t working, I’ve not had a good look at it yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 September 2019, 23:18:34
It easily blocks with dust and leaf mulch. Clean and refit as it reduces the possibility of engine fumes from entering the cabin :y

Also pull the passenger seat and rear base along with the sill trim. Pull the carpet and insulation to dry it out properly... The underlay in the front foot well holds about a gallon of water before it makes the carpet wet.

Refit the passenger seat before switching the ignition on to avoid airbag light issues. Refit the carpet once the underlay has properly dried out :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 September 2019, 23:32:53
Thanks :y I was going to just whack the heater on full but I suppose there’s no chance of getting rid of a gallon of water!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 September 2019, 16:11:08
Nope, and it would sit there and slowly rot the floorpan.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 September 2019, 16:26:45
 Pulled the engine out of my very first 6 cylinder car I ever owned, Opel Senator 3.0S. Engine off to new home while shell goes for scrap. Sad day, owned since 2000 :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2019, 22:32:27
Walked past it twice with the dog. CBA to kick it :-X

It being the car. Obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 September 2019, 15:10:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 26 September 2019, 14:08:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 September 2019, 13:59:29
I think it's traditional to post up pictures?  :)

Perhaps not allowed and/or a firing offence seeing as it's a company hack?

Soon to be repaired and back on the roads to be sold on once no longer company stock to some unsuspecting fool..


.. so let us know when it's for sale, because I am known to have a penchant for buying abused vehicles :-[ :-[ ;D

Hand back is on Thursday, and then its off for repair, whilst I get a shiny new one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 September 2019, 15:12:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 September 2019, 15:10:21

Hand back is on Thursday, and then its off for repair, whilst I get a shiny new one

Having the same again, or something different this time?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 September 2019, 15:15:16
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 September 2019, 15:12:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 September 2019, 15:10:21

Hand back is on Thursday, and then its off for repair, whilst I get a shiny new one

Having the same again, or something different this time?

Same again but a different colour (Loira Blue?), its been a very effective and good all rounder, 48ish real MPG on my commute, very comfortable, pretty good handling without being harsh, lots of gadgets, still hits 60 in 7ish seconds.

At the moment its either F-Pace or Velar for size/economy/enjoyment from todays offerings.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 September 2019, 19:22:25
Cleared the sunroof drain tubes on the 960 and booked it in for M.o.T. on the 10th Oct.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2019, 19:22:35
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 September 2019, 15:15:16
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 September 2019, 15:12:04
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 30 September 2019, 15:10:21

Hand back is on Thursday, and then its off for repair, whilst I get a shiny new one

Having the same again, or something different this time?

Same again but a different colour (Loira Blue?), its been a very effective and good all rounder, 48ish real MPG on my commute, very comfortable, pretty good handling without being harsh, lots of gadgets, still hits 60 in 7ish seconds.

At the moment its either F-Pace or Velar for size/economy/enjoyment from todays offerings.
I managed a dazzling (genuine) 35.8mpg over the last tank.  You can tell I've mostly used it for work, and in works time ;D.  Although it did include a mad rush to rescue Mrs TB's Omega from the hard shoulder of the motorway after her blow out, and a proper drive to Bicester in order to catch miss the train.

Not convinced I'll ever do better though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2019, 20:14:04
Prepared the spare wheel well for welding and cut out the pieces of metal ready to weld in place. Had a quick dash to Machine Mart tonight to get some gas and welding wire.
If the rain stays away tomorrow , should get it all welded up, and hopefully painted.
Next job will be to remove the sill covers, which brings on a degree of fear and dread but it has to be done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 October 2019, 13:44:27
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2019, 20:14:04
Prepared the spare wheel well for welding and cut out the pieces of metal ready to weld in place. Had a quick dash to Machine Mart tonight to get some gas and welding wire.
If the rain stays away tomorrow , should get it all welded up, and hopefully painted.
Next job will be to remove the sill covers, which brings on a degree of fear and dread but it has to be done.


Lay in copious amounts of tissue and your favourite beverage, then have a good poke about inside the arches at the sill ends and under the front edges of the rear bumper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2019, 16:08:48
Yep, that's the plan Nick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2019, 17:22:27
Watched it get battered by the wind and the rain.

I call that "washing it". So that's another job done ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
After chopping the rot out of the spare wheel well, welded new metal in.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMvyPXzz/IMG-0368.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtRjDF50)

Im not the worlds neatest welder, but I think a few coats of paint, will make a welder what he aint.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJb3QCZW/IMG-0369.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QBSBWnm4)

As Im a half crippled old fart, I was knackered when I finished, but hope to paint it and tidy up underneath tomorrow.
Then the search goes on for any more rust to chop out. Sometimes not sure why I bother, but it has to be better than sitting indoors watching dickheads real deal and other assorted shite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 October 2019, 06:51:16
Used it to bring the caravan home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 11:11:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
Im not the worlds neatest welder
A blind man would be glad to see it :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 October 2019, 11:35:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
Im not the worlds neatest welder, but I think a few coats of paint, will make a welder what he aint.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJb3QCZW/IMG-0369.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QBSBWnm4)

(https://i.ibb.co/7pKtj6p/image.png) (https://imgbb.com/)

;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 October 2019, 12:35:15
You'll find it a lot easier if you cut back a bit further with neater shaped holes. Several small patches is much more work than one large one too. Quicker, easier and better - finally you don't need to chose 2 out of 3 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 13:31:07
Now the temp has dropped a bit, put a bit of air in all the tyres to get the pressures back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 13:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 13:31:07
Now the temp has dropped a bit, put a bit of air in all the tyres to get the pressures back.
I thought it was 21° in Brackers... Being down south 'n'all :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 13:59:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 13:46:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 13:31:07
Now the temp has dropped a bit, put a bit of air in all the tyres to get the pressures back.
I thought it was 21° in Brackers... Being down south 'n'all :D
21C in the house. 3.6C outside this morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 14:08:03
You'll be setting the climate control to preheat the cabin and using the seat heaters next ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 14:09:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 14:08:03
You'll be setting the climate control to preheat the cabin and using the seat heaters next ;D
Needs to get a bit cooler yet :).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 14:15:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 14:09:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 14:08:03
You'll be setting the climate control to preheat the cabin and using the seat heaters next ;D
Needs to get a bit cooler yet :).
:y

Currently on the train so wasn't sure if the squeaking was a mouse of the train ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2019, 14:42:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 11:11:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
Im not the worlds neatest welder
A blind man would be glad to see it :)

That's a work of art that is. Painted Hammerite red oxide primer on it this morning and it looks better than new....




From a distance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 October 2019, 15:40:07
Dent fixed by swapping for a shiny new one  ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 October 2019, 15:53:02
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 03 October 2019, 15:40:07
Dent fixed by swapping for a shiny new one  ;D ;D ;D :y
The best solutions are oft the simplest :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 October 2019, 11:36:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2019, 14:42:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 11:11:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
Im not the worlds neatest welder
A blind man would be glad to see it :)

That's a work of art that is. Painted Hammerite red oxide primer on it this morning and it looks better than new....




From a distance.


looks even better from here ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2019, 16:28:06
Yes well, Chatham is 50 or so miles from here, so that's probably about the right distance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 October 2019, 17:46:38
Quote from: Nick W on 04 October 2019, 11:36:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2019, 14:42:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 11:11:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
Im not the worlds neatest welder
A blind man would be glad to see it :)

That's a work of art that is. Painted Hammerite red oxide primer on it this morning and it looks better than new....




From a distance.


looks even better from here ;)
Looks like new from here....

with the boot shut
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 October 2019, 20:01:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 October 2019, 17:46:38
Quote from: Nick W on 04 October 2019, 11:36:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2019, 14:42:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 October 2019, 11:11:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
Im not the worlds neatest welder
A blind man would be glad to see it :)

That's a work of art that is. Painted Hammerite red oxide primer on it this morning and it looks better than new....




From a distance.


looks even better from here ;)
Looks like new from here....

with the boot shut

better than new
opel did not bother to put any rustproof paint on half the shell when new  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2019, 22:45:03
the voice of reason - at last.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2019, 00:53:31
Nearly cooked the Mondeo earlier when I got stuck in a horrible jam in Newport for about an hour and didn't notice the temp was in the red until we got moving and she felt a bit sluggish!  :o  ::)

Luckily I was just about to rejoin the motorway, so whacked the heaters on full blast and cruised at about 60 in top gear until the temp came down.  :y

It seems OK, but will have to check the fans.  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 October 2019, 14:28:08
Took the XJ on a ploughing lesson. It was muddier and wetter than it looked. Now it needs a wash.

Hopefully it will rain tonight, heavy. Might save me a job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 October 2019, 14:40:45
I quite often wait till it rains ,go out and sponge a bucket of shampoo/warm water over the cars and let the rain wash it off  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2019, 15:47:08
Threw the new fuel pump in and slapped it all back together.

Seems to be fixed, but real test will be if it gets me to work on Monday...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 October 2019, 17:35:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2019, 15:47:08
Threw the new fuel pump in and slapped it all back together.

Seems to be fixed, but real test will be if it gets me to work on Monday...
surely it would be best to do a 155 MPH test run  :-\ just to be on the safe side  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2019, 17:49:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 October 2019, 17:35:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2019, 15:47:08
Threw the new fuel pump in and slapped it all back together.

Seems to be fixed, but real test will be if it gets me to work on Monday...
surely it would be best to do a 155 MPH test run  :-\ just to be on the safe side  :y
It will barely do 155 Kmh :D

Wound it up to 60 ish if that counts :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 October 2019, 18:06:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2019, 17:49:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 October 2019, 17:35:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2019, 15:47:08
Threw the new fuel pump in and slapped it all back together.

Seems to be fixed, but real test will be if it gets me to work on Monday...
surely it would be best to do a 155 MPH test run  :-\ just to be on the safe side  :y
It will barely do 155 Kmh :D

Wound it up to 60 ish if that counts :-\
sounds fixed then , well done  :)
just a few pre MOT jobs then now your in remission from man flu
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 October 2019, 14:39:17
A bit of tidying up underneath where I welded up the spare wheel well, cleaned off some surface rust from around the rear underside while I was there. Then sprayed all around it with Supertrol.
Removed plastic sill covers expecting to find serious rust holes. Pleasantly surprised to find some surface rust but nothing serious, so have ordered another bottle of Bilthamber hydrate 80 to treat it with and will then put stonechip over the top and replace the sill covers.
Just need to inspect around the front chassis legs now and hopefully find nothing serious there either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 October 2019, 23:35:59
Discovered that the sh!troen tailgate let's in (and stores) water and dumps it into the boot upon opening.

Thankfully it only does it when parked facing downhill, meaning I have been able to apply an immediate and cost effective fix.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 October 2019, 23:41:47
Quote from: jimmy944 on 07 October 2019, 23:35:59
Discovered that the sh!troen tailgate let's in (and stores) water and dumps it into the boot upon opening.

Thankfully it only does it when parked facing downhill, meaning I have been able to apply an immediate and cost effective fix.  ;)

That water might come in handy when the electrics in there start to short out as they did on my mate's. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 October 2019, 00:02:09
Matches.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 October 2019, 07:44:20
Abandoned it at the Thistle Heathrow hotel .. what an absolute shithole that is! Built in the 1960s and, by the looks of it, last decorated then, too.. pretty sure that's also when they last cleaned the bathrooms, and I assume people were only 4' tall in the 60s as the shower head is at chest height ;D

Caught a flight to Paris and proposed in front of the Sacre Coeur.

Flew home three days later and drove it back home again.

I think the important bit was the bit in the middle ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 October 2019, 07:52:48
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 October 2019, 07:44:20
Abandoned it at the Thistle Heathrow hotel .. what an absolute shithole that is! Built in the 1960s and, by the looks of it, last decorated then, too.. pretty sure that's also when they last cleaned the bathrooms, and I assume people were only 4' tall in the 60s as the shower head is at chest height ;D

Caught a flight to Paris and proposed in front of the Sacre Coeur.

Flew home three days later and drove it back home again.

I think the important bit was the bit in the middle ;D


Did she say yes. :y  Hope your day got better,,,

And will the dax be used at the wedding.. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 October 2019, 07:54:42
Oh, yes - she said yes :)

And that depends if the engine builder starts responding to me.. but hopefully!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 08 October 2019, 09:32:19
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 October 2019, 07:54:42
Oh, yes - she said yes :)

And that depends if the engine builder starts responding to me.. but hopefully!
Congratulations!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 October 2019, 09:32:56
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 October 2019, 07:54:42
Oh, yes - she said yes :)

And that depends if the engine builder starts responding to me.. but hopefully!

Congratulations Aaron!  :y

Did you have your yellow vest on when you proposed?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 October 2019, 10:26:39
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 October 2019, 07:54:42
Oh, yes - she said yes :)

And that depends if the engine builder starts responding to me.. but hopefully!

Congratulations!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 October 2019, 11:02:22
Congratulations, Aaron, you will soon own half of everything that you own now.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2019, 11:15:46
Congratulations  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 08 October 2019, 12:22:38
Whilst having a look at front geometry (too much negative camber, which causes it to tramline/bumpsteer a lot) and fitting new Lotus spec top mount washers to stiffen it up a bit, it was also pointed out that the idler arm 9095731 had a lot of play in it. When we got it off, it looks ok so it must be that the rubber bush has gone soft.  Of course a new part is NLS, so I ordered a Mevotech one (MS50901) on Thursday from Rock Auto (Cadillac Catera part) and it arrived at 12.30 on Monday £67 landed total.  In fact from the Rock Auto site also listed a Lemforder alternative (1492701), and it turns out they are available from Nottingham for £58 :-[.  New one is now fitted and seems better than the old one in terms of vertical play, which should help the bumpsteer. Now just waiting for new front discs and pads and I'll be able to give it a try. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2019, 16:54:30
Quote from: STEMO on 08 October 2019, 11:02:22
Congratulations, Aaron, you will soon own half of everything that you own now.  :)
I think I might have just wet myself you wicked bastard ;D


Aaronjb, congratulations :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 October 2019, 22:42:24
Took the 960 for M.o.T. got a straight pass :y Not too shabby for a car only a couple of months shy of its 25th birthday 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 October 2019, 22:45:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 08 October 2019, 07:54:42
Oh, yes - she said yes :)

And that depends if the engine builder starts responding to me.. but hopefully!

Spotted some flowers and balloon going through the office today (maybe yesterday, it's been a long week) made me wonder if word had gotten round.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 October 2019, 09:11:00
Thanks for the congrats, all - even you, STEMO  :P

Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 October 2019, 22:45:35
Spotted some flowers and balloon going through the office today (maybe yesterday, it's been a long week) made me wonder if word had gotten round.  :y

Yep, word travels fast where you both work! The flowers are now residing in our living room, stinking the place up  :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 October 2019, 10:53:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 11 October 2019, 09:11:00
Thanks for the congrats, all - even you, STEMO  :P

Quote from: jimmy944 on 10 October 2019, 22:45:35
Spotted some flowers and balloon going through the office today (maybe yesterday, it's been a long week) made me wonder if word had gotten round.  :y

Yep, word travels fast where you both work! The flowers are now residing in our living room, stinking the place up  :-X ;D
. 


Congratulations , wishing you all the best for your future 45 years for us this year  and wouldn't change a thing find the right woman  and it just gets better each year.🤵👰
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2019, 17:29:22
Congratulations.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 12 October 2019, 10:52:00
Congrats to you both. :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2019, 18:35:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2019, 23:32:58
After chopping the rot out of the spare wheel well, welded new metal in.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qMvyPXzz/IMG-0368.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtRjDF50)

Im not the worlds neatest welder, but I think a few coats of paint, will make a welder what he aint.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJb3QCZW/IMG-0369.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QBSBWnm4)

As Im a half crippled old fart, I was knackered when I finished, but hope to paint it and tidy up underneath tomorrow.
Then the search goes on for any more rust to chop out. Sometimes not sure why I bother, but it has to be better than sitting indoors watching dickheads real deal and other assorted shite.

Further progress has been made.
Welded area painted, but not happy with it as I had almost run out of paint, so will probably do it again.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8kt5SxS8/IMG_0412.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCnK6g2v)

Sill covers removed. Found flaky paint and surface rust, but nothing horrific. ground surface rust off, applied Bilthamber Hydrate 80 all over, sprayed Supertrol in all the drain holes, cavities etc. Then sprayed the affected areas with stone chip.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1nqJZgR/IMG_0418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XGGM8qjX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqxmLyYk/IMG_0424.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJx21xSn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vTcdMqrM/IMG_0438.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5QdrSmKk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3J0HcqrF/IMG_0437.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppv79qFm)

Im pretty confident that will hold the rust back for years to come.
Cant refit the plastics due to rain, so decided to give them a coat of paint and a couple of coats of lacquer.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKkFjN6g/IMG_0433.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MnPrFwrB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qvHWZM5p/IMG_0436.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvtsnxwL)

More rain predicted tomorrow and back on nights for five nights from tomorrow night, so probably this time next week before I have a chance to refit the plastics.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 October 2019, 20:11:04
Well done
tre bon Monsieur Le Frog  :)
looks like you've been transporting body parts  :-\ :o
 so, you need a drain hole in the wheel well ,to wash out all the blood and guts  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2019, 21:18:42
Don't use the Mig for that sort of thing. I can borrow a van from work for that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 October 2019, 21:27:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2019, 21:18:42
Don't use the Mig for that sort of thing. I can borrow a van from work for that.
:y  ;D
I;ll be taking my sill covers off again pre MOT
I did the same as you last year but will check and re-apply supertrol each year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2019, 22:40:25
Ive never had them off this one before so was expecting something horrific. I was pleasantly surprised to only find treatable surface rust.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 October 2019, 12:01:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2019, 22:40:25
Ive never had them off this one before so was expecting something horrific. I was pleasantly surprised to only find treatable surface rust.


you're deluding yourself: that's a rotten sill that just hasn't got as far as holes. It won't be long......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 October 2019, 12:32:12
I disagree. Ive used Hydrate 80 on metal like that before and it stopped it in its tracks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 October 2019, 12:39:47
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 October 2019, 12:32:12
I disagree. Ive used Hydrate 80 on metal like that before and it stopped it in its tracks.


you're looking at the good side. Rust is always worse than it looks, and covers a bigger area. The time for chemical rust treatments on an Omega was at least 17 years ago. An effective treatment now starts with an angle grinder.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 16 October 2019, 13:12:45
Idler arm replaced, with judicious use of a BFH.

Going to road test it after lunch, hopefully will be a noticeable improvement. I think the old bush had been manufactured from Jesus' sandals judging by the state of it...!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 October 2019, 13:27:47
Took the CLS500 for an MOT. Was a bit nervous being the first time with this car. But it passed with flying colours with no advisories and even commented on how good everything is. They liked the V8 sound it makes an all  8) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 16 October 2019, 16:06:19
 Just picked the Monaro up from the paintshop.
Had a scratch on the drivers skirt(I did that) and a scuff on nearside of front bumper.
Got to make it look good as its on show at the NEC next month
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 October 2019, 17:55:04
Drove it to the Edgeware Road and back, to keep the tinterweb running for most of you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 October 2019, 19:39:20
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 October 2019, 13:27:47
Took the CLS500 for an MOT. Was a bit nervous being the first time with this car. But it passed with flying colours with no advisories and even commented on how good everything is. They liked the V8 sound it makes an all  8) :y
.
Always great a straight pass & got to agree the sound of a V8 is music to a petrolheads ears.😀

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 October 2019, 14:03:55
Had four new tyres fitted to the RRS as I was tired of pumping up with two with nails in them .. plus the PO had fitted four totally different tyres ::)

4 x General Grabber AT 3 in 275/45R20 110V for £680, fitted, from Tyres Northampton (plus £80 for geo front & rear). Ride is transformed having gone from 40 profile to 45, and they are M&S tyres so a decent compromise for road, off-road and winter use.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 October 2019, 15:20:27
These are not just tyres, they are M&S tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 17 October 2019, 15:56:23
Quote from: STEMO on 17 October 2019, 15:20:27
These are not just tyres, they are M&S tyres.

 ;D ;D

I also went to the M&S cafe for lunch while they were fitted..  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 October 2019, 16:58:35
Quote from: Rangie on 16 October 2019, 19:39:20


got to agree the sound of a V8 is music to a petrolheads ears.😀


the sort of heavy metal played by a bad pub band. European V8s are particularly bad. Why do they make such an awful racket?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 October 2019, 18:41:04
Quote from: Nick W on 17 October 2019, 16:58:35
Quote from: Rangie on 16 October 2019, 19:39:20


got to agree the sound of a V8 is music to a petrolheads ears.😀


the sort of heavy metal played by a bad pub band. European V8s are particularly bad. Why do they make such an awful racket?
. 

😀😃😄😁😆😅😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 October 2019, 18:43:47
Washed & polished the Range Rover in glorious sunshine back in the garage before the rain started..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 October 2019, 19:15:31
Quote from: Rangie on 17 October 2019, 18:43:47
Washed & polished the Range Rover in glorious sunshine back in the garage before the rain started..😁
Did you used to be in Terry and June?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 October 2019, 19:30:28
Quote from: STEMO on 17 October 2019, 19:15:31
Quote from: Rangie on 17 October 2019, 18:43:47
Washed & polished the Range Rover in glorious sunshine back in the garage before the rain started..😁
Did you used to be in Terry and June?  ;D

I can just imagine Mr Mackay lovingly polishing his Austin Maxi on his day off from HMP Slade.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 October 2019, 19:34:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 October 2019, 19:30:28
Quote from: STEMO on 17 October 2019, 19:15:31
Quote from: Rangie on 17 October 2019, 18:43:47
Washed & polished the Range Rover in glorious sunshine back in the garage before the rain started..😁
Did you used to be in Terry and June?  ;D

I can just imagine Mr Mackay lovingly polishing his Austin Maxi on his day off from HMP Slade.  ;D
For sale: Range Rover, 10 years old, 850 miles on the clock, no rust........... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 October 2019, 20:29:40
Quote from: Rangie on 17 October 2019, 18:43:47
Washed & polished the Range Rover in glorious sunshine back in the garage before the rain started..😁

Likewise, Weather is so patchy at the moment. One moment it’s raining the next it’s like a summers day then rain again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 October 2019, 08:01:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 October 2019, 19:30:28
Quote from: STEMO on 17 October 2019, 19:15:31
Quote from: Rangie on 17 October 2019, 18:43:47
Washed & polished the Range Rover in glorious sunshine back in the garage before the rain started..😁
Did you used to be in Terry and June?  ;D

I can just imagine Mr Mackay lovingly polishing his Austin Maxi on his day off from HMP Slade.  ;D
. 


Funny you should say that I am referred to as "The Dinosaur" at work 😀😃😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 October 2019, 08:09:18
Quote from: Rangie on 18 October 2019, 08:01:24
Funny you should say that I am referred to as "The Dinosaur" at work 😀😃😄

I feel you have a new forum name brewing.. ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 October 2019, 09:10:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 October 2019, 08:09:18
Quote from: Rangie on 18 October 2019, 08:01:24
Funny you should say that I am referred to as "The Dinosaur" at work 😀😃😄

I feel you have a new forum name brewing.. ;) ;D

Is Tilbo originally from the People's Republic of Scotland I wonder?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 October 2019, 10:23:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 October 2019, 09:10:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 October 2019, 08:09:18
Quote from: Rangie on 18 October 2019, 08:01:24
Funny you should say that I am referred to as "The Dinosaur" at work 😀😃😄

I feel you have a new forum name brewing.. ;) ;D

Is Tilbo originally from the People's Republic of Scotland I wonder?  :)
.   



No I'm a South Londoner born & bred mate !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 October 2019, 19:09:08
Quote from: Rangie on 18 October 2019, 10:23:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 October 2019, 09:10:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 October 2019, 08:09:18
Quote from: Rangie on 18 October 2019, 08:01:24
Funny you should say that I am referred to as "The Dinosaur" at work 😀😃😄

I feel you have a new forum name brewing.. ;) ;D

Is Tilbo originally from the People's Republic of Scotland I wonder?  :)
.   



No I'm a South Londoner born & bred mate !

Sarf of da river.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 October 2019, 21:27:59
Had a flat on the Mondeo this evening.  >:(

In just over 2 years of ownership that's the 4th or 5th flat I've had on the bleddy thing and I'm going to get shot!  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 October 2019, 00:21:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 October 2019, 21:27:59
Had a flat on the Mondeo this evening.  >:(

In just over 2 years of ownership that's the 4th or 5th flat I've had on the bleddy thing and I'm going to get shot!  :-X

you own an expensive to maintain Ford ,AND a hit-man is after you  :o
not having much luck are you
bullet proof vest  :-\ buy a Vauxhall  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 October 2019, 00:50:57
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 00:57:33
A stab vest would certainly help with the punctures ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2019, 08:43:41
Ha ha funny guys.....  ::)                                                           ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 October 2019, 09:35:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 October 2019, 21:27:59
Had a flat on the Mondeo this evening.  >:(

In just over 2 years of ownership that's the 4th or 5th flat I've had on the bleddy thing and I'm going to get shot!  :-X
. 


Was it flat all the way round or just at the bottom ?😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2019, 09:40:52
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2019, 09:35:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 October 2019, 21:27:59
Had a flat on the Mondeo this evening.  >:(

In just over 2 years of ownership that's the 4th or 5th flat I've had on the bleddy thing and I'm going to get shot!  :-X
. 


Was it flat all the way round or just at the bottom ?😀

Just at the bottom Mr Mackay...  :(

Will this make it easier to find the leak?  ???  :-\   :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2019, 11:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)

I had all the tyres removed and the rims scrubbed up about 12 months ago.  :-\  Sigh...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 11:42:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 11:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)

I had all the tyres removed and the rims scrubbed up about 12 months ago.  :-\  Sigh...  ::)
Did they do the valve seats?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 October 2019, 11:43:31
Cleaned the EGR valve on the Astra. How exciting, filthy dirty diesels Yuk.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2019, 12:35:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 11:42:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 11:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)

I had all the tyres removed and the rims scrubbed up about 12 months ago.  :-\  Sigh...  ::)
Did they do the valve seats?

Yep and new valves.

Anyway I've pumped it up and it's clearly leaking from the rim.  Dropped it off at the tyre shop for them to sort, so hopefully the tyre is OK...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 21 October 2019, 12:39:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 12:35:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 11:42:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 11:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)

I had all the tyres removed and the rims scrubbed up about 12 months ago.  :-\  Sigh...  ::)
Did they do the valve seats?

Yep and new valves.

Anyway I've pumped it up and it's clearly leaking from the rim.  Dropped it off at the tyre shop for them to sort, so hopefully the tyre is OK...  ::)

You could buy some steel wheels....my Mondeo has steel wheels on it.....ive never had a problem! :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2019, 13:33:47
Quote from: TD on 21 October 2019, 12:39:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 12:35:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 11:42:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 11:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)

I had all the tyres removed and the rims scrubbed up about 12 months ago.  :-\  Sigh...  ::)
Did they do the valve seats?

Yep and new valves.

Anyway I've pumped it up and it's clearly leaking from the rim.  Dropped it off at the tyre shop for them to sort, so hopefully the tyre is OK...  ::)

You could buy some steel wheels....my Mondeo has steel wheels on it.....ive never had a problem! :)

I could pump a can of goo into it as well...  :-X    ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 14:48:29
Quote from: TD on 21 October 2019, 12:39:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 12:35:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 11:42:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 11:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)

I had all the tyres removed and the rims scrubbed up about 12 months ago.  :-\  Sigh...  ::)
Did they do the valve seats?

Yep and new valves.

Anyway I've pumped it up and it's clearly leaking from the rim.  Dropped it off at the tyre shop for them to sort, so hopefully the tyre is OK...  ::)

You could buy some steel wheels....my Mondeo has steel wheels on it.....ive never had a problem! :)
Dave. Really? Sir Tig has his bird pulling reputation to think about, you know.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 14:55:30
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 14:48:29
Quote from: TD on 21 October 2019, 12:39:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 12:35:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 11:42:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2019, 11:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 10:49:40
Probably not :-\

Either get the wheels refurbished or fit a different set... Although you will need a different set to be able to get them refurbished  ::)

I had all the tyres removed and the rims scrubbed up about 12 months ago.  :-\  Sigh...  ::)
Did they do the valve seats?

Yep and new valves.

Anyway I've pumped it up and it's clearly leaking from the rim.  Dropped it off at the tyre shop for them to sort, so hopefully the tyre is OK...  ::)

You could buy some steel wheels....my Mondeo has steel wheels on it.....ive never had a problem! :)
Dave. Really? Sir Tig has his bird pulling reputation to think about, you know.  ;D
He could always paint them orange...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2019, 16:50:04
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 14:48:29
Dave. Really? Sir Tig has his bird pulling reputation to think about, you know.  ;D
I bet his Marina had steelies, and that car could loosen the knicker elastic of any girl according to Sir Tig
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 October 2019, 16:58:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2019, 16:50:04
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 14:48:29
Dave. Really? Sir Tig has his bird pulling reputation to think about, you know.  ;D
I bet his Marina had steelies, and that car could loosen the knicker elastic of any girl according to Sir Tig

I imagine he had to drug them first. I hardly think a Morris Marina will make girls wet with desire. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 21 October 2019, 17:26:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 October 2019, 16:58:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2019, 16:50:04
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 14:48:29
Dave. Really? Sir Tig has his bird pulling reputation to think about, you know.  ;D
I bet his Marina had steelies, and that car could loosen the knicker elastic of any girl according to Sir Tig

I imagine he had to drug them first. I hardly think a Morris Marina will make girls wet with desire. :)


No but the scrumpy, laced with sheep tranquilizers helped. :) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2019, 17:40:52
Quote from: biggriffin on 21 October 2019, 17:26:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 October 2019, 16:58:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 October 2019, 16:50:04
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 14:48:29
Dave. Really? Sir Tig has his bird pulling reputation to think about, you know.  ;D
I bet his Marina had steelies, and that car could loosen the knicker elastic of any girl according to Sir Tig

I imagine he had to drug them first. I hardly think a Morris Marina will make girls wet with desire. :)


No but the scrumpy, laced with sheep tranquilizers helped. :) :D

 ::)

I feel sad for you guys, because you never knew the delights of owning a Morris Marina 1800TC Coupe!  :(

Anyway in other news, the tyre shop phoned to tell me my tyre had a puncture, it's fixed and ready to pick up.  :)

Funny thing though, is that I could have sworn that I could clearly hear air hissing from the bead....  :-\  I'll pick it up in the morning and if it's still hard I guess it's OK.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 17:50:25
Oooooo matron  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2019, 19:14:18
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 17:50:25
Oooooo matron  ;D

.. and  with no Marina, we know what the remedy will be. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2019, 19:24:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2019, 19:14:18
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 17:50:25
Oooooo matron  ;D

.. and  with no Marina, we know what the remedy will be. :-X
Tiger balm...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 October 2019, 20:17:16
Or palm oil?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2019, 23:42:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 21 October 2019, 19:14:18
Quote from: STEMO on 21 October 2019, 17:50:25
Oooooo matron  ;D

.. and  with no Marina, we know what the remedy will be. :-X

You're just jealous Ital-boy!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 October 2019, 15:59:32
Picked up my wheel from the tyre shop.  It turns out it was a puncture and they relieved me of £24 to fix it!  :o 

Last time I had a puncture fixed, I paid a tenner...   Went home slightly disgruntled and fitted it back on the Mundano  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 October 2019, 17:46:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 October 2019, 15:59:32
Picked up my wheel from the tyre shop.  It turns out it was a puncture and they relieved me of £24 to fix it!  :o 

Last time I had a puncture fixed, I paid a tenner...   Went home slightly disgruntled and fitted it back on the Mundano  ::)

Rip off. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 22 October 2019, 18:16:42
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 October 2019, 15:59:32
Picked up my wheel from the tyre shop.  It turns out it was a puncture and they relieved me of £24 to fix it!  :o 

Last time I had a puncture fixed, I paid a tenner...   Went home slightly disgruntled and fitted it back on the Mundano  ::)
Yes, does seem a bit steep.

Changed my 3 year old (15K) track rods for a pair of genuine GM rods from a dealer, after advisory on last MOT test.

Paid £30 to have them aligned and that took less time than your puncture I bet, although I didn't drive home disgruntled.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 October 2019, 16:46:35
Having finished the recent anti rust work and refitted the sill covers I rubbed down and primered the minor damage to the rear bumper, caused by me reversing into a bollard about 6 months ago. Then gave it a good wash and dry as it was filthy. Got carried away and gave Airfix 1 a wash too.
Now about to sit down to roast beef with yorkies, roast spuds etc. home made trifle, then make a dent in my 100 bottle stockpile of Hop House 13.
This is to celebrate the last day of my 50,s. From tomorrow I will identify as a 24 year old.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 October 2019, 17:34:29
I spent yesterday and today stripping down her Mini to replace the timing chain, guides and stem seals.. I'm not finished yet, because I hit some snags. Yesterday was mostly just time - I've never stripped one down this far and spent a good couple of hours trying to liberate the main boost pipe from the rubber hoses (poor access and age & heat having welded them together). Today I had to run to Halfords to pick up a mirror on a stick (can't find mine!) to get the silly flywheel locking pin in (having knocked 10-thou off it in the lathe so that it was actually the right size..)

And now, because the chain wouldn't come out past the VANOS pulley on the exhaust, I had to take the pulley off .. the bolts are one-time-use (stretch bolts - 20Nm and 180deg) so I need a replacement from MINI. So I guess Lou will be driving the Range Rover to work tomorrow!

The chain was a half mm from coming off, casting flash in the way .. I bet 50% of cars it'll sneak past, 50% it won't..

(https://i.ibb.co/9cSr1m7/IMG-20191027-WA0001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hLwm4xS)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 October 2019, 17:43:40
Use mine yesterday for the first time in a bit, and in true Jag style when the battery is less than perfect, the dash was like a Christmas tree.

So took it for a 30 mile spin to get some electricity in it. And all warnings now disappeared. Bloody Indians ;D

It is the original battery, so getting towards tired, plus for some reason that I cant explain, I set the alarm last time I parked it up, which probably adds a tiny bit to the drain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 October 2019, 18:47:19
Washed the project and had attempt two at cleaning and freeing off the EGR on the Astra... should it fail again I 'should' have a brand new, genuine BNIB one arriving next week for £60 thanks to no one else bidding on it (RRP is £265.00 from VX), also cleaned the MAP sensor..... Bloody filthy diesels  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 October 2019, 19:56:56
Used the Range Rover to take the caravan to storage found a new place closer to home and £82 a year cheaper 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 October 2019, 21:28:39
Quote from: Rangie on 27 October 2019, 19:56:56
Used the Range Rover to take the caravan to storage found a new place closer to home and £82 a year cheaper 😀

Do you store the caravan all winter? I'd have thought this was the perfect time of year to get away for better weather!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 October 2019, 21:45:16
Quote from: aaronjb on 27 October 2019, 17:34:29
I spent yesterday and today stripping down her Mini to replace the timing chain, guides and stem seals.. I'm not finished yet, because I hit some snags. Yesterday was mostly just time - I've never stripped one down this far and spent a good couple of hours trying to liberate the main boost pipe from the rubber hoses (poor access and age & heat having welded them together). Today I had to run to Halfords to pick up a mirror on a stick (can't find mine!) to get the silly flywheel locking pin in (having knocked 10-thou off it in the lathe so that it was actually the right size..)

And now, because the chain wouldn't come out past the VANOS pulley on the exhaust, I had to take the pulley off .. the bolts are one-time-use (stretch bolts - 20Nm and 180deg) so I need a replacement from MINI. So I guess Lou will be driving the Range Rover to work tomorrow!

The chain was a half mm from coming off, casting flash in the way .. I bet 50% of cars it'll sneak past, 50% it won't..

(https://i.ibb.co/9cSr1m7/IMG-20191027-WA0001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hLwm4xS)
.                        They are pretty tricky to set up the vanos on them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 October 2019, 22:40:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2019, 18:47:19
Washed the project and had attempt two at cleaning and freeing off the EGR on the Astra... should it fail again I 'should' have a brand new, genuine BNIB one arriving next week for £60 thanks to no one else bidding on it (RRP is £265.00 from VX), also cleaned the MAP sensor..... Bloody filthy diesels  >:(

If it's the 150 1.9 I have a clean spare you can have, plus probably some gaskets
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 October 2019, 02:33:15
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 27 October 2019, 22:40:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 October 2019, 18:47:19
Washed the project and had attempt two at cleaning and freeing off the EGR on the Astra... should it fail again I 'should' have a brand new, genuine BNIB one arriving next week for £60 thanks to no one else bidding on it (RRP is £265.00 from VX), also cleaned the MAP sensor..... Bloody filthy diesels  >:(

If it's the 150 1.9 I have a clean spare you can have, plus probably some gaskets

Thanks for the offer Mark, however, this is the Isuzu 1.7 - Z17DTJ (1.7 Cdti ecoflex) engine.

So far so good, diags show EGR operating with throttle with no codes raised yet.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 October 2019, 07:19:36
 I am sure I have two boxes of tappet shims for the Isuzu diesel engine. Varying thicknesses as well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 October 2019, 21:59:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 October 2019, 17:43:40
Use mine yesterday for the first time in a bit, and in true Jag style when the battery is less than perfect, the dash was like a Christmas tree.

So took it for a 30 mile spin to get some electricity in it. And all warnings now disappeared. Bloody Indians ;D

It is the original battery, so getting towards tired, plus for some reason that I cant explain, I set the alarm last time I parked it up, which probably adds a tiny bit to the drain.

When I turned up to test drive mine they ushered me off for a cup of coffee while they got the jump start pack out. ::) Throughout the test drive it was moaning about a low battery, so I insisted that they change it, given that the thing's a giant, immobile paperweight without volts, with an electric hand brake, electric auto box selector, etc. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 October 2019, 18:35:59
Coming back from the theatre last night, and a few electrical warnings started popping up.  So this morning, I charged it again. It seemed to charge very quickly.

As it was also out of lorry juice, and I had a 10ppl off for Tesco, I drove down there to fill it up. Most of the way back, instead of a dashboard, I had the Jaguar Leaper logo instead, before it all went dark, then came back on normally, albeit it with airbag and TPMS warnings - presumably it detected all wasn't well and rebooted itself ;D

So when I got it home, connected my spare battery (old one off the Zaffy) to the jump points, and disconnected the Jag's battery, and drop tested it, which proved it was not performing to spec - not bad, but not good either. And it seems JLR products are sensitive to tired batteries.

Recharged it again, and reconnected it, and removed the spare battery...   ...which I then drop tested, as I had it out, and discovered that battery is toast ;D.  It has a date on it of 2010, which ironically is the age of the Jag battery ;D


So this evening, been to Hellfrauds, as they were cheapest for known brands, and I have it in my hands :).  Also, additionally, they offer cashback, and due to cashback sites and my bank, I have loads of Hellfrauds eVouchers. So I didn't have to hand over any cash, which is always a bonus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 October 2019, 18:36:50
Oh, and I changed the bloody time on it.  I notice the Battlebus and the Omega changed the time themselves.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 October 2019, 08:08:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 October 2019, 21:45:16
They are pretty tricky to set up the vanos on them

Luckily I don't have to worry about that as the cams aren't coming out - the timing tool (far end of the head in that picture) holds the cams in time, and the crank sprocket is a friction fit so free to move around the crank axis until you tighten the main bolt to farking tight (50Nm .. plus 180º - the 180º is tricky with access through the wheel arch necessitating a breaker bar on two 10" extensions ;D)

In the middle of doing all the stem seals now - using the BMW N62 seal tool so that the cams don't have to come out..
(https://i.ibb.co/s1vHLbK/image.png) (https://ibb.co/z2hJKQX)

[edit] Note the "TDC indicators" .. otherwise known as the old pushrods from one of the big block V8s ;D I figured the nice ball end on both ends meant no chance of damage..
Fiddly, but not too bad once I fixed my cheap compressor (the non-return valve leaks like a sieve, must buy a new one) and moved it from one garage to the other. 11 seals down, 5 to go!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 October 2019, 08:12:56
Used the Astra yesterday to get some confidence in it before handing it back to Mrs VXL. No more EGR issues yet.

Gave it a good thrashing using the cross country route back as the M5 and M42 are maintained by NCP at rush hour  ::), it's not actually too bad when the turbo is spinning!
The seats are totally shite though compared to an Omega Elite but the automatic lights are a neat touch and the rain sensitive wipers are not as sensitive as the Omega which is a good thing, another silly observation is the indirect lighting in the rear view mirror is much brighter

Oh and I put a new courtesy light bulb and air filter in it. That's Mrs VXL's Christmas presents all sorted  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 30 October 2019, 08:21:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 October 2019, 18:35:59
Coming back from the theatre last night, and a few electrical warnings started popping up.  So this morning, I charged it again. It seemed to charge very quickly.

As it was also out of lorry juice, and I had a 10ppl off for Tesco, I drove down there to fill it up. Most of the way back, instead of a dashboard, I had the Jaguar Leaper logo instead, before it all went dark, then came back on normally, albeit it with airbag and TPMS warnings - presumably it detected all wasn't well and rebooted itself ;D

So when I got it home, connected my spare battery (old one off the Zaffy) to the jump points, and disconnected the Jag's battery, and drop tested it, which proved it was not performing to spec - not bad, but not good either. And it seems JLR products are sensitive to tired batteries.

Recharged it again, and reconnected it, and removed the spare battery...   ...which I then drop tested, as I had it out, and discovered that battery is toast ;D.  It has a date on it of 2010, which ironically is the age of the Jag battery ;D


So this evening, been to Hellfrauds, as they were cheapest for known brands, and I have it in my hands :).  Also, additionally, they offer cashback, and due to cashback sites and my bank, I have loads of Hellfrauds eVouchers. So I didn't have to hand over any cash, which is always a bonus.

Halfords appear to sell only 'own brand' AGM stop/start batteries.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2019, 09:47:09
Quote from: VXL V6 on 30 October 2019, 08:12:56
Used the Astra yesterday to get some confidence in it before handing it back to Mrs VXL. No more EGR issues yet.

Gave it a good thrashing using the cross country route back as the M5 and M42 are maintained by NCP at rush hour  ::), it's not actually too bad when the turbo is spinning!
The seats are totally shite though compared to an Omega Elite but the automatic lights are a neat touch and the rain sensitive wipers are not as sensitive as the Omega which is a good thing, another silly observation is the indirect lighting in the rear view mirror is much brighter

Oh and I put a new courtesy light bulb and air filter in it. That's Mrs VXL's Christmas presents all sorted  ;D
The Omega Elite indirect lighting is an led shining from behind a small hole, whereas lesser models, and the Astra etc have the led behind a lens which places the led level with the mirror casing, so no natural shading ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 October 2019, 09:57:41
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 October 2019, 08:08:22

In the middle of doing all the stem seals now - using the BMW N62 seal tool so that the cams don't have to come out..


Looks like its going well  8). How does the tool work? Looks a bit like a bearing puller, bolted to the cam carrier - but I'm guessing you must be able to use it to press new seals in too?  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 October 2019, 10:24:15
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 October 2019, 09:57:41
Looks like its going well  8). How does the tool work? Looks a bit like a bearing puller, bolted to the cam carrier - but I'm guessing you must be able to use it to press new seals in too?  ???

There's a good video by AGA who make the tool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YacOx2ydMbI - but basically you bolt the two uprights to cam bearing caps and put the rod between them with the gubbins on, then you use it a bit like a bearing puller in this order:

1) Wind the spring (and valve) down so you can release the rocker from on top of the valve/under the cam
2) Wind the spring (and valve) back up to seat
3) Pressurise cylinder
4) Wind the spring down (leaving the valve up) and rescue the keepers
5) Wind the spring up, remove the tool, and rescue the spring & retainer
6) Remove old seal, install new seal
7) Install the spring & retainer, wind them down with the tool to expose the keeper grooves
8) Install the keepers - there's a special tool for this but the valves on the Mini are too small, so it's back to the old fashioned grease-on-a-screwdriver method to deposit them
9) Wind the spring back up to capture the keepers
10) Release the pressure, wind the spring & valve back down, reinstate the rocker
11) Wind spring & valve back up and move tool to the next valve

Sounds longwinded but it is only five minutes per valve really and quicker than pulling the head off the car. We'll see if that cures the blue smoke after long periods of vacuum! There's crusty oil on the valve guide tops, which implies it has been getting past the stem seals for some time..

A picture is worth a thousand words and all that - here's the business end of the tool:
(https://i.ibb.co/S6Lfs82/image.png) (https://ibb.co/7S9kY5H)

And a crusty valve guide top:
(https://i.ibb.co/wRWTFB0/image.png) (https://ibb.co/L8tMXYk)

The tool comes with several 'feet' that snap on - you use all three on the BMW but only one on the Mini (the shortest); likewise it comes with two sets of 'uprights', but you only use one set on the Mini.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 October 2019, 10:56:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 30 October 2019, 08:12:56
Used the Astra yesterday to get some confidence in it before handing it back to Mrs VXL. No more EGR issues yet.

Gave it a good thrashing using the cross country route back as the M5 and M42 are maintained by NCP at rush hour  ::), it's not actually too bad when the turbo is spinning!
The seats are totally shite though compared to an Omega Elite but the automatic lights are a neat touch and the rain sensitive wipers are not as sensitive as the Omega which is a good thing, another silly observation is the indirect lighting in the rear view mirror is much brighter

Oh and I put a new courtesy light bulb and air filter in it. That's Mrs VXL's Christmas presents all sorted  ;D
so you have an Astra H Design ?
quite a good spec, I was skeptical of the toys like auto lights and wipers but they seem robust(18 months ,no issues),I don't have a leather fetish and much prefer the base models all cloth seats to the half leather ,  90s velour would be better though  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 October 2019, 12:44:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 30 October 2019, 10:24:15
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 October 2019, 09:57:41
Looks like its going well  8). How does the tool work? Looks a bit like a bearing puller, bolted to the cam carrier - but I'm guessing you must be able to use it to press new seals in too?  ???

There's a good video by AGA who make the tool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YacOx2ydMbI - but basically you bolt the two uprights to cam bearing caps and put the rod between them with the gubbins on, then you use it a bit like a bearing puller in this order:


Thanks for the explanation, good video too  :y

Certainly not a cheap fix though, given the cost of the tool!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 October 2019, 12:49:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 October 2019, 10:56:30
Quote from: VXL V6 on 30 October 2019, 08:12:56
Used the Astra yesterday to get some confidence in it before handing it back to Mrs VXL. No more EGR issues yet.

Gave it a good thrashing using the cross country route back as the M5 and M42 are maintained by NCP at rush hour  ::), it's not actually too bad when the turbo is spinning!
The seats are totally shite though compared to an Omega Elite but the automatic lights are a neat touch and the rain sensitive wipers are not as sensitive as the Omega which is a good thing, another silly observation is the indirect lighting in the rear view mirror is much brighter

Oh and I put a new courtesy light bulb and air filter in it. That's Mrs VXL's Christmas presents all sorted  ;D
so you have an Astra H Design ?
quite a good spec, I was skeptical of the toys like auto lights and wipers but they seem robust(18 months ,no issues),I don't have a leather fetish and much prefer the base models all cloth seats to the half leather ,  90s velour would be better though  :D

Yes, Estate model run by Mrs VXL. £30 a year tax so cut the running costs down from previous cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 October 2019, 13:27:34
Quote from: jimmy944 on 30 October 2019, 12:44:55
Certainly not a cheap fix though, given the cost of the tool!  :o

Nope, but I'm costing the tool at "free" - we split the cost between a friend and myself a few years back when his 645 started smoking after vacuum and I had a similar age 645; the job on that car is very expensive (it's basically an engine-out job). Not as bad on the MINI as getting the head off isn't as much work.. I didn't fancy wrestling with the exhaust manifold etc though :)

Ironically my 645 never developed the stem seal problem before it went.. probably cursed my 650 now, though!  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2019, 17:28:05
Quote from: Auto Addict on 30 October 2019, 08:21:31
Halfords appear to sell only 'own brand' AGM stop/start batteries.
Good job I didn't want any of the AGM wank then :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 October 2019, 20:11:00
Got one yet torchy?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 October 2019, 07:57:27
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 30 October 2019, 17:28:05
Quote from: Auto Addict on 30 October 2019, 08:21:31
Halfords appear to sell only 'own brand' AGM stop/start batteries.
Good job I didn't want any of the AGM wank then :)

Isn't yours new enough to be stop-start and, therefore, already AGM?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 October 2019, 11:30:29
It may have the separate Stop/Start battery pack
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 October 2019, 12:20:03
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 31 October 2019, 11:30:29
It may have the separate Stop/Start battery pack

Two separate batteries? I hope so, given what TB was saying about Mercedes fitting two batteries..  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2019, 17:22:34
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 October 2019, 07:57:27
Isn't yours new enough to be stop-start and, therefore, already AGM?
None of that shite on any of my cars, thank you very much :)

Quote from: Fuse 19 on 31 October 2019, 11:30:29
It may have the separate Stop/Start battery pack
A silly idea

Quote from: aaronjb on 31 October 2019, 12:20:03
Two separate batteries? I hope so, given what TB was saying about Mercedes fitting two batteries..  ;D ;D
Better luck next time, sucker ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 November 2019, 14:26:02
Dropped off the project car with AndyC to have rear arches and paint  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 November 2019, 18:27:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

£57.89 a month to own a premium motor car!  :y

You should ditch the French POS and actually use it!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 November 2019, 18:29:00
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 November 2019, 18:27:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

£57.89 a month to own a premium motor car!  :y

You should ditch the French POS and actually use it!  :)
Noooo. You can't use them, they break.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2019, 18:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

'Fookin ell' :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 November 2019, 18:31:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2019, 18:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

'Fookin ell' :)

If you totalled what your Jag has cost you since you owned it, including depreciation, you'd really go Fookin' 'ell!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 November 2019, 18:33:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2019, 18:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

'Fookin ell' :)

Sounds like monsieur le frog gets almost as bored at work as I used to. ;D

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 November 2019, 18:31:32

If you totalled what your Jag has cost you since you owned it, including depreciation, you'd really go Fookin' 'ell!  :)

.. and as for the Invectrum... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 November 2019, 18:40:53
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 November 2019, 18:33:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2019, 18:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

'Fookin ell' :)

Sounds like monsieur le frog gets almost as bored at work as I used to. ;D

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 November 2019, 18:31:32

If you totalled what your Jag has cost you since you owned it, including depreciation, you'd really go Fookin' 'ell!  :)

.. and as for the Invectrum... ::)
Depreciation will never be a factor... It was worthless when he bought it and it's still worthless now :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 November 2019, 18:48:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 November 2019, 18:40:53
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 November 2019, 18:33:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2019, 18:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

'Fookin ell' :)

Sounds like monsieur le frog gets almost as bored at work as I used to. ;D

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 November 2019, 18:31:32

If you totalled what your Jag has cost you since you owned it, including depreciation, you'd really go Fookin' 'ell!  :)

.. and as for the Invectrum... ::)
Depreciation will never be a factor... It was worthless when he bought it and it's still worthless now :D

Poor Lord Opti...  :(  :'(

And that's not something you hear very often!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 19:05:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 November 2019, 18:27:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

£57.89 a month to own a premium motor car!  :y

You should ditch the French POS and actually use it!  :)

Couldn't possibly afford to drive it 12000 miles a year. It does about 3500 and Airfix 1 does about 8500 - hopefully.
A lot of the spending was getting it exactly how I wanted it as I never quite got there with my previous Omegas. It has only ever broken down once when the original crank sensor cried enough at around 180,000 miles. Still a few jobs I want to do  it, but they mostly involve time rather than money - I hope.
If I keep it another year or two it wont have been an expensive car to own and run in the grand scheme of things, and I find it a great car to drive. So Ive convinced myself its money well spent.
Just hope swmbo never finds out !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 19:07:03
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 November 2019, 18:33:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2019, 18:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2019, 17:56:49
Spent quite a bit of my shift at work typing up a spreadsheet of everything Ive done to my Omega, and how much it cost, since  May 2016. Ive kept receipts and written notes so decided to waste some time on turning it all into a nice printout to keep in a folder.
Total excluding purchase price,tax, ins.& fuel =  £2373.52 !!

'Fookin ell' :)

Sounds like monsieur le frog gets almost as bored at work as I used to. ;D


Your not wrong Kevin. 12 hours and all I have to do is walk around a building half a dozen times.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 02 November 2019, 22:12:20
In May 2016 I was running 6 Omegas for my family. I reckonned it was cheap luxury motoring. Then the dreaded rust struck, now I only have one Omega left. In the Wandering Omega thread (1 October 2019), other members have confessed to having spent serious money keeping their Omegas running, perhaps visiting Wheels in Motion and Serek.

I agree an Omega can be a joy to drive, but fear it is no longer cheap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 November 2019, 10:39:17
Quote from: terry paget on 02 November 2019, 22:12:20
In May 2016 I was running 6 Omegas for my family. I reckonned it was cheap luxury motoring.
..............
I agree an Omega can be a joy to drive, but fear it is no longer cheap.

It's cheap compared to the alternative (a new car) but I know what you mean. Both of my parents are disabled and living at home totally dependant on carers. This situation takes up a lot of my time so I have less time for crawling under cars. Anyone in this situation knows that you cannot afford to have a car on the drive in bits as you get phone calls at all hours. I have three cars (one is my wife's admittedly), two new ones and the Omega. The Omega has been an absolutely fantastic car for the seventeen years that I've owned it and it still starts on the button every day and runs extremely well, but sadly it's time for the old girl to go. Even though I have two newer cars, I still enjoy driving the Omega. It's a very comfortable place to be and still makes me smile when I (accidentally  ::)) press the throttle too hard in sport mode.

Tip of the day:
If you have money, spend it. Otherwise you'll be self funding and you'll watch the lot go in care fees.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 November 2019, 17:08:43
Quote from: terry paget on 02 November 2019, 22:12:20
In May 2016 I was running 6 Omegas for my family. I reckonned it was cheap luxury motoring. Then the dreaded rust struck, now I only have one Omega left. In the Wandering Omega thread (1 October 2019), other members have confessed to having spent serious money keeping their Omegas running, perhaps visiting Wheels in Motion and Serek.

I agree an Omega can be a joy to drive, but fear it is no longer cheap.
I nearly didn't present TBE for its MOT this year, as it needs a fair bit to get it "right".  But then I thought about it.

Its reliable (blowouts aside  >:()
Its ultra comfortable for her 80 mile round trip commute
Dirty cheap to insure, reasonable on tax, and great on fuel costs
Powerful enough to make her commute effortless
Stupidly cheap and easy to service and maintain mechanically
It still looks modern and turns heads, with its chavved up Irmscher packs on it.
Owes us sod all (paid about £3.5k in 2010)
She likes it

Downsides:
No AC
Rust
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2019, 20:45:59
Drove it to Mancchester. 236 miles on half a tank. Not looking forward to the return tomorrow evening. M6 South looked shyte coming up :-\

If it makes it back without breaking down, then I might get it MoTd. And buy a lottery ticket  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 November 2019, 08:24:27
M6 closed j2 - j1. Would imagine you'd be using M42, M40 anyway but will be busier until M6 reopened
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2019, 16:23:53
Quote from: VXL V6 on 05 November 2019, 08:24:27
M6 closed j2 - j1. Would imagine you'd be using M42, M40 anyway but will be busier until M6 reopened
M6 Toll :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 November 2019, 21:54:30
Removed the n/s/f underlay / soundproofing/ sponge from the Omega as it is soaked with several pints of water. It will take a long time to dry out before reinstalling it, but its a better option than having the floor slowly rotting away beneath the passengers feet.
I removed the same at the rear a couple of weeks ago and dried it out, before realising the water was running through from the front.
Found a misplaced grommet in the bulkhead below the pollen filter, which Im pretty confident was the cause of the problem.
My own fault, as I ran a cable through there when installing the aborted attempt at a front parking camera.
Changed the glowplugs on Airfix 1, cleared the fault code which put the soanner light off, so now hopefully ready for MOT on Friday.
Last job was to affix the sticker on the inside of the rear window which swmbo had made for me.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yNR2GvNj/IMG-0452.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xk0sJGMN)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2019, 22:05:39
 ;D like that ;)

Well, it made it back home... 520 miles on just under a tank, say 11 gallons... So all in all 47mpg. Which is nice.  8)

It has used a litre and a half of oil in the process  :-X

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 November 2019, 23:13:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2019, 22:05:39
;D like that ;)

Well, it made it back home... 520 miles on just under a tank, say 11 gallons... So all in all 47mpg. Which is nice.  8)

It has used a litre and a half of oil in the process  :-X
.    What car?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2019, 09:42:46
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 November 2019, 23:13:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2019, 22:05:39
;D like that ;)

Well, it made it back home... 520 miles on just under a tank, say 11 gallons... So all in all 47mpg. Which is nice.  8)

It has used a litre and a half of oil in the process  :-X
.    What car?
Merc A160L with 191k under it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 November 2019, 10:13:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2019, 09:42:46
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 November 2019, 23:13:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2019, 22:05:39
;D like that ;)

Well, it made it back home... 520 miles on just under a tank, say 11 gallons... So all in all 47mpg. Which is nice.  8)

It has used a litre and a half of oil in the process  :-X
.    What car?
Merc A160L with 191k under it ;)

And a 2-stroke motor in it? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2019, 11:22:55
 :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 November 2019, 21:45:05
Before I swapped out the engine and gearbox, my 1989 escort 1.3 popular used to do about 100miles to the pint. Of oil.  ;D


It was great for disposing of used engine oil.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 November 2019, 21:48:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2019, 09:42:46
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 November 2019, 23:13:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2019, 22:05:39
;D like that ;)

Well, it made it back home... 520 miles on just under a tank, say 11 gallons... So all in all 47mpg. Which is nice.  8)

It has used a litre and a half of oil in the process  :-X
.    What car?
Merc A160L with 191k under it ;)
.                                       Ahh not too bad on fuel then but rather heavy on oil :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 00:20:19
Had a new offside rear door central locking actuator fitted on the Range Rover, a very common fault apparently but they still use the same switch on all the new models crazy..🙂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 November 2019, 07:32:32
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 00:20:19
Had a new offside rear door central locking actuator fitted on the Range Rover, a very common fault apparently but they still use the same switch on all the new models crazy..🙂

Solid revenue stream, why change it?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 November 2019, 07:39:59
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 00:20:19
Had a new offside rear door central locking actuator fitted on the Range Rover, a very common fault apparently but they still use the same switch on all the new models crazy..🙂

Hah, it was the nearside on mine .. went right as the MOT was due, which was handy (since that's an MOT fail!).

Cost somewhere in the £220 region (had it done at the same time as the alternator so I've amalgamated the labour in my running costs spreadsheet) for me at the local indy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 07:56:20
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 November 2019, 07:39:59
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 00:20:19
Had a new offside rear door central locking actuator fitted on the Range Rover, a very common fault apparently but they still use the same switch on all the new models crazy..🙂

Hah, it was the nearside on mine .. went right as the MOT was due, which was handy (since that's an MOT fail!).

Cost somewhere in the £220 region (had it done at the same time as the alternator so I've amalgamated the labour in my running costs spreadsheet) for me at the local indy.
.   


Got my actuator from LR independent £25 & he charged me £30 to fit it so well pleased with that , nearside was replaced just before I purchased it .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 November 2019, 08:27:01
There was a 1 in front of the price of my actuator! ;D But they advised to only fit genuine LR as aftermarket don't last (in their opinion).. labour was a little more maybe (£60 rings a bell). But then again, it had just failed the MOT because of it, so I was between a rock and a hard place  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 07 November 2019, 09:08:08
 About to get the Monaro out of the garage for the trip to NEC. Its on the ABS stand in hall 5 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 13:29:55
Quote from: aaronjb on 07 November 2019, 08:27:01
There was a 1 in front of the price of my actuator! ;D But they advised to only fit genuine LR as aftermarket don't last (in their opinion).. labour was a little more maybe (£60 rings a bell). But then again, it had just failed the MOT because of it, so I was between a rock and a hard place  ;D
.

Be interesting to see how the genuine LR part fares against the cheaper one on mine , although mine is not used every day so could make quite a difference, got to have the EPB sorted next I don't think the previous owner used it so makes the odd "screeching noise" when I have used it .

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2019, 16:56:37
Quote from: jimmy944 on 06 November 2019, 21:45:05
Before I swapped out the engine and gearbox, my 1989 escort 1.3 popular used to do about 100miles to the pint. Of oil.  ;D


It was great for disposing of used engine oil.  :y
I had a (very knackered) Ital van for work when I first started. It would start the day with all fluids topped up, and at lunchtime, I'd pour in 2l of oil and 2l of coolant water, which would usually see me through until the next morning, when it would be topped up again.

It only did between 150-200 miles a day :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2019, 16:58:40
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 00:20:19
Had a new offside rear door central locking actuator fitted on the Range Rover, a very common fault apparently but they still use the same switch on all the new models crazy..🙂
I wonder if the same as the Jaguar ones?

Not had a rear fail yet, but both fronts have.  Part cost was about £80+VAT each, with a heavy discount, but I fitted myself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 November 2019, 17:38:08
Washed the Trolley and gave it a quick once over ready for the appointment of doom tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 November 2019, 19:02:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 November 2019, 17:38:08
Washed the Trolley and gave it a quick once over ready for the appointment of doom tomorrow...
Good luck with the MOT  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 November 2019, 19:32:34
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 November 2019, 19:02:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 November 2019, 17:38:08
Washed the Trolley and gave it a quick once over ready for the appointment of doom tomorrow...
Good luck with the MOT  :y
Ta, although luck might not come into it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 19:48:58
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 07 November 2019, 16:58:40
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2019, 00:20:19
Had a new offside rear door central locking actuator fitted on the Range Rover, a very common fault apparently but they still use the same switch on all the new models crazy..🙂
I wonder if the same as the Jaguar ones?

Not had a rear fail yet, but both fronts have.  Part cost was about £80+VAT each, with a heavy discount, but I fitted myself.
.   

Think they could be the same or certainly very similar a very common failure , the chap who did mine buys 40 at a time reckons that's a 12 month supply for him on average.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 November 2019, 21:39:46
Quote from: Raeturbo on 06 November 2019, 21:48:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2019, 09:42:46
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 November 2019, 23:13:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2019, 22:05:39
;D like that ;)

Well, it made it back home... 520 miles on just under a tank, say 11 gallons... So all in all 47mpg. Which is nice.  8)

It has used a litre and a half of oil in the process  :-X
.    What car?
Merc A160L with 191k under it ;)
.                                       Ahh not too bad on fuel then but rather heavy on oil :'(

I've had cars like this where you pull into the fuel station,  check the petrol and fill the oil!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 November 2019, 00:24:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 November 2019, 17:38:08
Washed the Trolley and gave it a quick once over ready for the appointment of doom tomorrow...

Airfix 1 is also in for test tomorrow. If it fails I can glue some new parts on, in no time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:28:56
Just waiting to find out...

Tester should play poker :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 November 2019, 14:32:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:28:56
Just waiting to find out...

Tester should play poker :-X
I doubt there will be anything wrong with it that you can't put right.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:51:51
Failed on a headlight beam pattern, which was a side effect of being a Depo unit so the bulbs are a complete shit to install properly.

Rectified for a fiver 8)

Advisories on edges of rear tyres (both ex front),
Minor leak of exhaust gasses, and...

Both side repeaters slightly faded. Which is odd as they're LED ones ;D

Still, a pass is a pass and at 190k miles, I won't be complaining  8)

Wonder how Airfix 1 is getting on  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 November 2019, 15:10:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:51:51
Failed on a headlight beam pattern, which was a side effect of being a Depo unit so the bulbs are a complete shit to install properly.

Rectified for a fiver 8)

Advisories on edges of rear tyres (both ex front),
Minor leak of exhaust gasses, and...

Both side repeaters slightly faded. Which is odd as they're LED ones ;D

Still, a pass is a pass and at 190k miles, I won't be complaining  8)
Congratulations  :)
side repeaters ,perhaps not ORANGE enough ? being LED , quite common ,or the orange paint flakes off on regular incandescent lamps 
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:51:51
Wonder how Airfix 1 is getting on  :-\
still putting the fire out  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 November 2019, 15:56:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2019, 15:10:22
side repeaters ,perhaps not ORANGE enough ? being LED , quite common ,or the orange paint flakes off on regular incandescent lamps 

The OHs Mini had that for the rear indicators.. never had a car fail on that before!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 16:26:43
Not uncommon with traditional bulbs where the colour lacquer degrades and flakes off, likewise sunfaded acrylic lenses.

Might throw a fresh pair in, as these have been in for 18 months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 November 2019, 18:12:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2019, 15:10:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:51:51
Failed on a headlight beam pattern, which was a side effect of being a Depo unit so the bulbs are a complete shit to install properly.

Rectified for a fiver 8)

Advisories on edges of rear tyres (both ex front),
Minor leak of exhaust gasses, and...

Both side repeaters slightly faded. Which is odd as they're LED ones ;D

Still, a pass is a pass and at 190k miles, I won't be complaining  8)
Congratulations  :)
side repeaters ,perhaps not ORANGE enough ? being LED , quite common ,or the orange paint flakes off on regular incandescent lamps 
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:51:51
Wonder how Airfix 1 is getting on  :-\
still putting the fire out  ;D

Passed with no advisories. DG - you should get rid of that german crap and buy a nice plastic French car instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 18:15:26
Er. No.

Although I have nervously been scrapping the barrel for a back up and a C5 auto estate with no drive popped up...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 November 2019, 18:18:19
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 November 2019, 18:12:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 November 2019, 15:10:22


Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 14:51:51
Wonder how Airfix 1 is getting on  :-\
still putting the fire out  ;D

Passed with no advisories.

the MOT tester just wanted it off his ramps as quick as possible   ;D :D

anyway.....
congratulations on the MOT pass  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 November 2019, 19:04:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 18:15:26
Er. No.

Although I have nervously been scrapping the barrel for a back up and a C5 auto estate with no drive popped up...  :D
No drive? Where you gonna park it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 November 2019, 19:15:44
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2019, 19:04:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 18:15:26
Er. No.

Although I have nervously been scrapping the barrel for a back up and a C5 auto estate with no drive popped up...  :D
No drive? Where you gonna park it?
back in France  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 19:20:01
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2019, 19:04:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 18:15:26
Er. No.

Although I have nervously been scrapping the barrel for a back up and a C5 auto estate with no drive popped up...  :D
No drive? Where you gonna park it?
From the gearbox. Silly ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 November 2019, 23:31:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 19:20:01
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2019, 19:04:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 18:15:26
Er. No.

Although I have nervously been scrapping the barrel for a back up and a C5 auto estate with no drive popped up...  :D
No drive? Where you gonna park it?
From the gearbox. Silly ;D

French car with a fault. Sounds like a great buy!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 November 2019, 10:04:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 November 2019, 23:31:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 19:20:01
Quote from: STEMO on 08 November 2019, 19:04:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 November 2019, 18:15:26
Er. No.

Although I have nervously been scrapping the barrel for a back up and a C5 auto estate with no drive popped up...  :D
No drive? Where you gonna park it?
From the gearbox. Silly ;D

French car with a fault. Sounds like a great buy!  :y

There are two types of French cars. French cars with a fault and French cars about to develop a fault. At least you know this one has a proper fault. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 November 2019, 10:30:10
Took some photos of my 3.2 ready for the for sale advert on a well known auction site.  :'(

I've had the car for 17 years and working on it became so much easier with the knowledge on this forum. The available help is a godsend when you work on your own vehicles. I have two newer cars but I still like the ride and comfort of the Omega. It's like a comfy armchair that I've been struggling to part with.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 November 2019, 10:33:06
Yep, know that feeling. Although what I've replaced it with is better in almost every respect, the Omega did me for nearly 200k of mostly trouble free motoring and was still a lovely car to drive 'till the end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2019, 10:55:23
Only time will tell how the new cars will hold up.

You would like to think that they will last though given the relative purchase costs :-\

The Omega has a terrible reliability reputation, but the reality is that there is only a handful off issues and these affect all of them and are easy to diagnose and fix. Thanks in no small part to this place.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 November 2019, 11:16:44
There are other cars that I really want to buy (CL 500 or a Boxster) but that would mean getting rid of my Omega, and I cant bring myself to do it. I don't do a lot of miles in it, but when I do, it reminds me every time what a lovely thing it is to drive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 November 2019, 11:32:30
I have to concur with the above, the Omega was a nice old Hector, would waft along, nice and comfortable, and when required could make some noise and hold its own, I didn't want to sell the MV6, but I had to be realistic, the worms had started to make themselves known, So I decided to let someone else sort it, the car is still on the road according to dvla, in the Glochester area, The Saab is an okay replacement, it appeared at at a price to good to miss,...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 November 2019, 11:49:19
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 November 2019, 10:33:06
Yep, know that feeling. Although what I've replaced it with is better in almost every respect, the Omega did me for nearly 200k of mostly trouble free motoring and was still a lovely car to drive 'till the end.

I agree and know what you mean but even after 17 years I still feel loyalty to the old girl.  :'(  At one stage I thought we would both die together ......... actually there were several times I thought we'd die together but that had nothing to do with age and more to do with my excitement.  ::)
The other cars are new and have a lot of unnecessary toys. They have unnecessary things like lane discipline etc., where the steering pulls you back in line if you don't indicate to overtake ...... in a bmw. They didn't think that one through did they.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 November 2019, 15:17:35
I loved my Omega & in all honesty it was more comfortable than the E class I replaced it with, however the Range Rover now ranks as my number 1 most comfortable vehicle I've owned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 November 2019, 18:43:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 09 November 2019, 11:49:19
things like lane discipline etc., where the steering pulls you back in line if you don't indicate to overtake ...... in a bmw. They didn't think that one through did they.  ;D ;D
I think I might have left piss rings in my y fronts ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 09 November 2019, 19:41:16
Replaced the dead drivers door lock actuator thanks to a kind forum member coming to the rescue with a workable replacement.Might look into getting new "bits " fitted into the defective 1 incase the replacement doesnt live too long although my ability to solder is on a par with my knowledge of nuclear physics so any takers ?

Agree with all comments above about Omega ownership.I drive most days in excess of 100 miles in it and never fail to enjoy the drive either twisty country lanes or at speed on both M20 and M2 when they are not a carpark or lorry queue,

Went through a period of contemplating replacing it with either a C320 AMG or a 350 E class and neither inspired me enough to make the break.Will attempt keeping mine running until this time next year and no doudt go through the above again !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 November 2019, 14:45:50
Replaced the fuel filter on the other silver one as it's got to go for an MOT and was dripping. What a ball ache of a job. One clip released fine, the other wouldn't budge, resorted to taking the pipe off the cover plate (fortunately it was that side!) and dropping it out, was still a ball ache... Never had one so fiddly to remove and i've done plenty  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2019, 14:50:42
Not one of GMs brighter ideas...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 November 2019, 14:55:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2019, 14:50:42
Not one of GMs brighter ideas...

I think the problem is it's a low mileage per annum car so it spends a lot of time sitting around, logically the higher mileage cars are getting there's changed in a lot shorter time frame.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2019, 17:51:05
Trying to think when I last changed TBE's fuel filter.  Or more accurately, *IF* I have changed it.

I get a sneaking feeling I did change it when I got it. WIll have to check history.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2019, 17:53:24
Found the Battlebus, as I needed a skip to put rubbish in.  Upset a steward/marshall by leaving a long line of rubber on the road as a sign of my feelings for them, so we "had a discussion", and I think he was left with no choice but to agree that they were all retards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 18:17:23
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 10 November 2019, 17:53:24
Found the Battlebus, as I needed a skip to put rubbish in.  Upset a steward/marshall by leaving a long line of rubber on the road as a sign of my feelings for them, so we "had a discussion", and I think he was left with no choice but to agree that they were all retards.

powerful those Zafira A tractors  ;D

I need to replace the rear wiper motor on ours and fit a new arm/blade (not parking the blade) tried the relay  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 18:29:16
replaced the wiper blades on Mrs Builder's astra estate ,great design  :)
cleaned the inside of her windows too ,put some air in the tyres (TPMS was bleeping  ;D ) and topped up the screen wash with a strong mix as it's meant to drop to 170 degrees Kelvin soon  ::)  #iceage

tried topping up my screenwash ,got about 3 liters in and ran out of fluid  :(
how much does it hold  :-\   :o 
Edit*

the Haynes joke book says 6.4 L of screenwash  :o
probably why I have never ran out ,or topped it up since I owned it  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 November 2019, 18:54:01
Yep 3L without headlamp wash system or 6.4 with headlamp wash[figures from owners handbook]Or as much as you can be bothered to keep pouring into it if like mine it has a leak from round one of the pumps :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 19:04:20
Quote from: BazaJT on 10 November 2019, 18:54:01
Yep 3L without headlamp wash system or 6.4 with headlamp wash[figures from owners handbook]Or as much as you can be bothered to keep pouring into it if like mine it has a leak from round one of the pumps :D
cheers Mr Baza  :y
yes, that's what the haynes says too

mine has headlamp wash wipe
it doubles as engine bay washer too if you leave the bonnet open when testing the screen wash with the lights on ,as i found out  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 November 2019, 19:10:28
I believe that's known as multi-tasking :D They thought of everything back then didn't they? ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2019, 19:14:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 18:17:23
powerful those Zafira A tractors  ;D
Certainly not possible to screech 'em by accident.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 19:21:06
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 10 November 2019, 19:14:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 18:17:23
powerful those Zafira A tractors  ;D
Certainly not possible to screech 'em by accident.
if you turn off the launch control that stops the tyres slipping *

*involves swapping a metal part under the bonnet ,quite a large metal part  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 11 November 2019, 07:34:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 19:04:20
Quote from: BazaJT on 10 November 2019, 18:54:01
Yep 3L without headlamp wash system or 6.4 with headlamp wash[figures from owners handbook]Or as much as you can be bothered to keep pouring into it if like mine it has a leak from round one of the pumps :D
cheers Mr Baza  :y
yes, that's what the haynes says too

mine has headlamp wash wipe
it doubles as engine bay washer too if you leave the bonnet open when testing the screen wash with the lights on ,as i found out  :D ;D
Get through the lot in a week or two this time of year, mind you HID's are useless unless clean and spray and salt is the norm for the next few months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2019, 08:49:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 19:21:06
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 10 November 2019, 19:14:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 18:17:23
powerful those Zafira A tractors  ;D
Certainly not possible to screech 'em by accident.
if you turn off the launch control that stops the tyres slipping *

*involves swapping a metal part under the bonnet ,quite a large metal part  ;D
Is that the bit next to the gearbox by any chance?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 November 2019, 09:30:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2019, 08:49:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 19:21:06
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 10 November 2019, 19:14:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 November 2019, 18:17:23
powerful those Zafira A tractors  ;D
Certainly not possible to screech 'em by accident.
if you turn off the launch control that stops the tyres slipping *

*involves swapping a metal part under the bonnet ,quite a large metal part  ;D
Is that the bit next to the gearbox by any chance?
Yes DG  :y
swap part number Y20DTH to Z20NET or Z20LET
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2019, 10:30:40
Changed OS catalytic converter in the gutter and re-sealed the scuttle yesterday, in the dark, ruddy cold last night. Back and fingers still aching. Just the rear springs to change and that's me done for car work until the spring, sod it, had enough for one year!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 November 2019, 13:49:03
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 11 November 2019, 10:30:40
Changed OS catalytic converter in the gutter and re-sealed the scuttle yesterday, in the dark, ruddy cold last night. Back and fingers still aching. Just the rear springs to change and that's me done for car work until the spring, sod it, had enough for one year!  :y




what state are your diff mounts in? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 November 2019, 18:19:12
Picked Zeke up from my tame welding wizard. Both arches chopped and replaced - he doesn't recommend the eBay arch panels though, apparently although they looked OK, none of the swages or folds were in the right place...

Now to ask/ beg/ threaten the guy who painted MrsGK's GTI, to get a decent price...!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 November 2019, 19:23:06
Came back tonight to find an "Inconsiderate parking" notice on it, apparently from Solihull MBC and the plod (both logos added for extra fear factor no doubt).

Apparently my registration number has been noted and if its seen in the same place again action will be taken and I may have to go to court.

Had work to do so left it where it was.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 November 2019, 19:42:44
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 November 2019, 19:23:06
Came back tonight to find an "Inconsiderate parking" notice on it, apparently from Solihull MBC and the plod (both logos added for extra fear factor no doubt).

Apparently my registration number has been noted and if its seen in the same place again action will be taken and I may have to go to court.

Had work to do so left it where it was.
I've had similar letters left on the windscreen

parked with no yellow lines or restrictions  :-\ so what they going to take me to court for  :-\

i do wonder if someone just prints them off a word doc ,nothing to do with anyone in authority  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 November 2019, 21:23:45
Possibly, although I think they are professional time wasters in this case. The notice was colour, photo quality with a weatherproof plastic finish on both sides.

My council tax pounds hard at work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 November 2019, 08:05:02
Did some welding the other day - on the kit car - to make up some brackets.. since I last used my little Clarke 150 I've bought a new welding hat (R-Tech) and gas (Hobbyweld) and what a difference they've made! The R-Tech hat is so much better than the Lidl one - as in I can actually see the weld puddle move around - and the gas is so much better than the BOC cylinder that came with the welder as there is almost no spatter now..

(https://i.ibb.co/p1R4fSD/image.png) (https://ibb.co/cyC26j5)

Not bad for not having touched it in a year, I thought!

Then I fitted and wired in the reverse & fog lamps which are mandatory for the IVA:
(https://i.ibb.co/g3BBNNZ/image.png) (https://ibb.co/L822mmd)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 November 2019, 09:55:40
Looks good, about a million times better than my last effort at any rate.  ;D

How long do you think before you'll be ready for IVA and then the subsequent dismantling?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 November 2019, 10:09:51
Quote from: jimmy944 on 14 November 2019, 09:55:40
Looks good, about a million times better than my last effort at any rate.  ;D

How long do you think before you'll be ready for IVA and then the subsequent dismantling?

Well .. last time I asked the engine guy when he thought he'd be finished with my engine, he said "it won't be soon" or words to that effect, so I think it's going to be a little while! Realistically I think my to-do list is now:

Heater (still need to lay upside-down in the footwell and connect the water & air hoses up .. I don't really fit upside down in the footwell, so need to enlist some help!)
Carpets (which I'm putting off until all the fibreglass work is done)
Escutcheons for the roll hoops (fibreglass work!)
Fit the harnesses (drill one hole .. but I need to put the car on the ground then jack it up high enough that I can get the drill in underneath between the car and scissor lift ;D)
Re-fit dashboard & seats
Fit the sidepipes as far as I can (cut holes in the fibreglass, make mounts, but no engine to mate the front end to yet)

And then the engine & gearbox need to go in so I can get a propshaft and exhaust manifolds made up.

I have two 'spare' engines - one is a complete runner - and I'm half tempted to clean the running engine up, throw a manual flywheel & clutch on and then get the exhaust etc made up using that. Although when I say that, the clutch isn't cheap (engine builder has my clutch to balance with my built engine) and it isn't exactly easy to put something the size of a big block engine in .. especially when my "runner" has iron heads and iron manifold.. short engine alone is ~300Kg.

So I'll keep whittling the bits away and see who finishes first - me, or the engine guy! I'd really like to be done next summer..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 November 2019, 12:49:03
You are a talented lad, Aaron, hope it comes together for you  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 November 2019, 13:06:10
Thanks Uncle STEMO :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2019, 23:24:01
Mine will have been on the road 20 years come the spring time.  :o

Reading stuff like this makes me want to do another. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 15 November 2019, 07:45:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2019, 23:24:01
Reading stuff like this makes me want to do another. :D

There's a word for people like you .. I think it's "masochist" ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 15 November 2019, 09:28:55
That's a cracking 'build' there, keep going!

I'm very much at the other end of the spectrum no matter what I do and the love I lavish on her she just looks a total shed and is thanking me by having another problem arise that needs to be cured asap. So, as per the thread...

Relocated DISpack to NS wing between engine and PAS reservoir, because the sealing job I did on the scuttle was only half effective, the silicone didn't go off fully before the rain set in a couple of days later, hence misfire. Fitted a spare used 'good' Bosch DISpack which ran a bit lumpy on, but the point is I then didn't have a 2 hour faff in the rain to replace it, it was the work of moments to swap it out for my brand spanking new Bosch one still in box. I'll retrieve the original DISpack from the scuttle at some point, but for now she runs well, and it doesn't matter how much the scuttle leaks, it won't hurt anything.  :y

(https://i.ibb.co/Qd3cKqd/thumbnail-WP-20191114-013.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YZFWLKZ)

On the plus side - I now know that used 'good' DIS pack can go in the bin.
-I don't have to seal the scuttle best I can, hope, then wait for heavy rain to see if she starts missing - meaning a stuffed DIS pack again. I can do that when the weather is dry.
-I might actually have a day this month I'm not working on my car!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 November 2019, 11:06:37
I've yet to see a (non damaged) scuttle leak.  The leak is always between the windscreen glass and the rubber strip.  Most of the time, pushing the strip back on fully resolves this (they start to come off every time the scuttle is removed), sometimes they need a bit of titillation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2019, 11:17:22
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 15 November 2019, 11:06:37
I've yet to see a (non damaged) scuttle leak.  The leak is always between the windscreen glass and the rubber strip.  Most of the time, pushing the strip back on fully resolves this (they start to come off every time the scuttle is removed), sometimes they need a bit of titillation.
No sealant though ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 November 2019, 11:19:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2019, 11:17:22
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 15 November 2019, 11:06:37
I've yet to see a (non damaged) scuttle leak.  The leak is always between the windscreen glass and the rubber strip.  Most of the time, pushing the strip back on fully resolves this (they start to come off every time the scuttle is removed), sometimes they need a bit of titillation.
No sealant though ;)
Never had to resort to sealant.  You always fix the problem, not try a bodge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2019, 11:29:46
It was never sealed from new ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 November 2019, 11:58:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2019, 11:29:46
It was never sealed from new ;)
Precisely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 15 November 2019, 16:32:08
When I bought my 2.5 estate in 2015 the coil pack was taped to the top of the engine. I relocated it to its proper place, and fitted new leads. After changing the exhaust system, oil filter with spin on (canister was overtightened and broke), clutch, rear doors, MAF sensor, crank sensor, starter and heater fan, it turned out to be the last Omega I would own, and I run it still. Long may it last, I say.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2019, 20:53:24
Watched the new owner drive my 3.2 away, going to miss that V6 sound.

No Omega in the tunnie household now, first time since 1996 when FatherT got his GLS  :o

1993, if you count a Carlton.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 November 2019, 20:55:23
I hope its replacement serves you well Mr T.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 15 November 2019, 20:56:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 November 2019, 20:55:23
I hope its replacement serves you well Mr T.  :y

Ah yes, time for a seperate thread...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 15 November 2019, 22:00:26
Up to Serek's place today with the Elite,wishbones/t.rods and drop links etc. Usual top quality service :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 15 November 2019, 23:00:06
Quote from: tunnie on 15 November 2019, 20:53:24
Watched the new owner drive my 3.2 away, going to miss that V6 sound.

No Omega in the tunnie household now, first time since 1996 when FatherT got his GLS  :o

1993, if you count a Carlton.


Yeah, that counts - Omega by another name. CHrist, Vauxhall need to pay for a blue plaque at your house!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2019, 01:30:40
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 15 November 2019, 23:00:06
Quote from: tunnie on 15 November 2019, 20:53:24
Watched the new owner drive my 3.2 away, going to miss that V6 sound.

No Omega in the tunnie household now, first time since 1996 when FatherT got his GLS  :o

1993, if you count a Carlton.


Yeah, that counts - Omega by another name. CHrist, Vauxhall need to pay for a blue plaque at your house!
I have owned seven Omegas and four Vectras. What do I win? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 16 November 2019, 09:06:58
Empty bank account? ::) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 16 November 2019, 11:26:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2019, 01:30:40
Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 15 November 2019, 23:00:06
Quote from: tunnie on 15 November 2019, 20:53:24
Watched the new owner drive my 3.2 away, going to miss that V6 sound.

No Omega in the tunnie household now, first time since 1996 when FatherT got his GLS  :o

1993, if you count a Carlton.


Yeah, that counts - Omega by another name. CHrist, Vauxhall need to pay for a blue plaque at your house!
I have owned seven Omegas and four Vectras. What do I win? :D
Pinnacle of my Vx owning career was to appear on the cover of Straight Six News with four white Senators.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 November 2019, 12:49:16
Nine Omegas, two 24v Senators, a 2.5 Viceroy, TD Cavalier mk3, Chevette HS, Viva HB. I think that's the lot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 November 2019, 12:56:22
Think I can beat that but I’m going to have to write them out first ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2019, 16:16:22
I miscounted...

Actually 8 Omegas and I forgot the two Insignias ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2019, 17:23:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 November 2019, 12:49:16
Nine Omegas, two 24v Senators, a 2.5 Viceroy, TD Cavalier mk3, Chevette HS, Viva HB. I think that's the lot.
Ones that were simply driven home purely to be broken don't count ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 November 2019, 19:40:02
Yes they do, and that's an end of it. None of them were actually driven home btw.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 November 2019, 20:07:55
Owned more Vauxhalls than any other single marque[especially if you count Opels] Victor FB,Viva HC,chrome bumper Senator A,two plastic bumper Senator A,plastic bumper Monza,two Senator B and two Omega.Current Omega[when I get rid of it] I feel will be last of the "big" Vauxhalls I will ever own.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 November 2019, 10:10:55
So has tunnies, stayed within, the parish, or gone never to be seen again, like wot mine did.. It's in Gloucester somewhere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 November 2019, 12:55:18
Ha viva saloon and van, hb viva, cresta friary (Basingstoke) that was interesting when the drag link went its own way!! 24v Carlton manual, and 24v auto, 24v Senator auto and 12v auto,  all lpg, same system. 12v Senator auto, omega 2.0cdx, omega 2.2 lpg,  3.2 MV6 estate lpg, 2.0 cartoon estate, X 2,  Astra Mk2 2.0 Redtop, Astra mk 3 loads and loads of Astra estates, four cavaliers, I’m sure there’s more :D and I’m only 21 :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2019, 13:22:26
Had plans for some light car work today but when I got out of bed this morning it felt like someone had whacked me on the back with a cricket bat. Its no fun getting old.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 November 2019, 13:35:59
Too true.Changed the oil/filter on mine yesterday and hobbled around for the rest of the day.

Bottle of Red helped last night so today feel find ...good medicine that Merlot 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 November 2019, 14:43:52
Changed the oil in the Battlebus.  But as it started to rain part way through, I came over all CBA, so didn't do the filter.

I'm sure it'll be fine until the next oil change...   ...and if it isn't, I'll call the scrapman to get it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 November 2019, 14:54:15
Quote from: The Battery Boy on 17 November 2019, 14:43:52
Changed the oil in the Battlebus.  But as it started to rain part way through, I came over all CBA, so didn't do the filter.

I'm sure it'll be fine until the next oil change...   ...and if it isn't, I'll call the scrapman to get it ;)
it's right at the front ,at the top ,by the EGR valve
takes longer to wipe the oil off the slam panel that drips than it does to change the oil filter  ;D
and you could still swap the filter tomorrow or next week and not wait for another 5K
abusing the zafira by not doing a oil filter change could zap the power down
or is it too powerful for you  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 November 2019, 16:23:42
Yeah, reasonably easy to get to, just the engine cover off and the intercooler hose off.  But it was cold, wet and windy ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 November 2019, 16:43:04
I washed the daily because somebody made a comment about how dirty it was...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 November 2019, 16:49:36
Washed the Range Rover , did all checks on it only required screen wash, off to Leicester tomorrow son is collecting his new BMW.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 November 2019, 16:55:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 November 2019, 16:43:04
I washed the daily because somebody made a comment about how dirty it was...  ;D
But you cant accuse me of lying :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 November 2019, 17:01:12
Was going to do some jag fettling but my broadband router packed up last night (1 year and 1 week after purchase)  >:(

So, I've been mostly dicking about with computers like I do 5 days a week anyway. >:(

Did manage to top up the screen wash, check the tyre pressures and change the oil, mind.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 November 2019, 17:10:15
Quote from: The New Boy on 17 November 2019, 16:23:42
Yeah, reasonably easy to get to, just the engine cover off and the intercooler hose off.  But it was cold, wet and windy ;D
you got a different engine   ??? Y20DTH
no cover or hose to remove  :-\ you can get a socket on it from above
I pull the electrical plug off the EGR as it's tight to sneak the filter / cap past
and I've got massive hands and sausage fingers  ;D
pic of one from your favorite auction site   :P
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bhAAAOSwsZZdlwOi/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 November 2019, 18:56:55
Quote from: The New Boy on 17 November 2019, 16:55:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 November 2019, 16:43:04
I washed the daily because somebody made a comment about how dirty it was...  ;D
But you cant accuse me of lying :P
I think it must have been because I was using it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 November 2019, 19:07:08
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 November 2019, 18:56:55
Quote from: The New Boy on 17 November 2019, 16:55:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 November 2019, 16:43:04
I washed the daily because somebody made a comment about how dirty it was...  ;D
But you cant accuse me of lying :P
I think it must have been because I was using it!
The tyre fitter didn't look very impressed with the black brake dust coated wheels either!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Boatboy on 18 November 2019, 10:51:55
Yesterday I washed last winters crud off, having been shamed by a certain storeman turning his nose up at the mildew in the crevices.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 November 2019, 16:32:20
Thought I'd give the Sports Car* a new set of discs and pads. Found that one of the caliper pins is more stuck than a stuck thing. It's resisted all attempts to bash the living crap out of it, so it's currently in a PlusGas bath. I've also ordered a new one from the bay**, in case it continues to resist. Bloody thing. And the boot and roof are FUBAR.

*2006 Tigra 1.4. Raging masculinity and power.

**protip - Corsa parts are much cheaper than Tigra parts, despite being identical.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 November 2019, 16:39:33
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 November 2019, 16:32:20
Thought I'd give the Sports Car* a new set of discs and pads. Found that one of the caliper pins is more stuck than a stuck thing. It's resisted all attempts to bash the living crap out of it, so it's currently in a PlusGas bath. I've also ordered a new one from the bay**, in case it continues to resist. Bloody thing. And the boot and roof are FUBAR.

*2006 Tigra 1.4. Raging masculinity and power.

**protip - Corsa parts are much cheaper than Tigra parts, despite being identical.
I'd try and avoid buying a corsa roof or boot for the Tigra
even if they are cheaper  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2019, 16:46:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 November 2019, 17:10:15
Quote from: The New Boy on 17 November 2019, 16:23:42
Yeah, reasonably easy to get to, just the engine cover off and the intercooler hose off.  But it was cold, wet and windy ;D
you got a different engine   ??? Y20DTH
no cover or hose to remove  :-\ you can get a socket on it from above
I pull the electrical plug off the EGR as it's tight to sneak the filter / cap past
and I've got massive hands and sausage fingers  ;D
pic of one from your favorite auction site   :P
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bhAAAOSwsZZdlwOi/s-l1600.jpg)
The engine changed in 2003, though both are y20DTH

Mine has vacuum egr and edc15 ecu
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 November 2019, 16:46:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 November 2019, 16:39:33
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 November 2019, 16:32:20
Thought I'd give the Sports Car* a new set of discs and pads. Found that one of the caliper pins is more stuck than a stuck thing. It's resisted all attempts to bash the living crap out of it, so it's currently in a PlusGas bath. I've also ordered a new one from the bay**, in case it continues to resist. Bloody thing. And the boot and roof are FUBAR.

*2006 Tigra 1.4. Raging masculinity and power.

**protip - Corsa parts are much cheaper than Tigra parts, despite being identical.
I'd try and avoid buying a corsa roof or boot for the Tigra
even if they are cheaper  ;D

:D :D

Couldn't fit worse than the panels fitted pre-our ownership, and painted with what appears to be Dulux... there's beauty in having an already dented car that you can park anywhere. The only risk is three year olds trying to pick it up and put it in their mouths.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 18 November 2019, 17:58:02
Found that some scrote has had a go at the n/s door mirror on the Volvo 960 >:( The mirror glass was dangling by its wires while the surround was on the floor beside the car.It looks as though someone had removed the surround[breaking the mounting clips in the process]pulled the mirror glass from the motor but then failed to pull the wires off-they were on really tight-so tomorrow I'll have to have a look at refitting it. >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 November 2019, 18:28:07
Quote from: BazaJT on 18 November 2019, 17:58:02
Found that some scrote has had a go at the n/s door mirror on the Volvo 960 >:( The mirror glass was dangling by its wires while the surround was on the floor beside the car.It looks as though someone had removed the surround[breaking the mounting clips in the process]pulled the mirror glass from the motor but then failed to pull the wires off-they were on really tight-so tomorrow I'll have to have a look at refitting it. >:( >:(
sounds more like it was hit ,was it roadside or pavement ?
clip a mirror at speed and bits shoot off
idiots walk down the pavement too, trashing every mirror they pass at night  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 18 November 2019, 19:57:26
It was/is pavement side and judging from position of mirror housing was "hit" from the mirror side[as though someone going past the car from rear towards front]but it must have been with much force/a deliberate act to dislodge the surround breaking its retaining clips not to mention to dislodge the mirror glass itself from the adjusting motor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 November 2019, 20:25:04
Bicyclist :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2019, 18:22:17
Yesterday go that annoying slow puncture on the Zafira repaired. Unsurprisingly, it was the seal wasn't great, as most tyre fitters seem to think if they chuck on a load of sealant, they don't need to clean up the rim.

Then sent Mrs TB away for the weekend in it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 November 2019, 21:30:55
Took the Astra to Serek for discs, pads and brake fluid change  :) he also got the slow puncture sorted and I've left him with a set of Omega wishbones that need a refurbish :y ;D

Top service at a great price as always  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2019, 10:00:22
With the help of that Gixer fella, in the comfort of his warm, dry garage, yesterday we changed TBE's cambelt at last.  After just shy of 90k and just over 8 years, as expected the belt looked fine but the pulley bearings were suspect.  Also replaced the aux belt, that to my knowledge was original, but in a bad way - it was this squealing the other morning, waking me up, that really prompted me to do the cambelt ASAP.

It wasn't quite smooth sailing, as one of the PAS pulley bolts had to be cut off - the sort of snag that could have halted me if I was on my own, having to think how to cut it off (no room for Dremel etc), but fortunately chrisgixer had the perfect airtool.


We must be getting old, as I rocked up about 11:30am, and left around 7pm - although we probably lost a couple of hours with the problematic bolt, and were distracted for a bit as the ever lovely Mrs Gixer insisted we had a cooked breakfast - thanks H :).  I suspect the biggest issue was getting the enthusiasm into a pair of middle aged men to actually make a start ;D


Many thanks to chrisgixer :y


Driving home, strangely for some unknown reason quite sedately - unsure why, was I bedding the belts in, was it because of the crap weather and the slippery lanes, the learner I caught up, no idea - but it seemed much quieter and smoother.  Probably placebo, or the fact I rarely drive it sedately. But it really was a joy to drive home.  The Omega is a very hard car to beat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 November 2019, 12:58:56
Now you have to keep it for another 90K or 8 years TB  :)

I spent a few spare hours in the week, I stripped the brakes off,including discs, cleaned up the backplates,
 treated for rust,painted etc then adjusted the shoes to bang on , rebuilt the brakes etc
Handbrake is 3 clicks ,which is how i like it,hope my MOT tester sees it that way ,he Wrongly gave me an advisory in the past for this on a Carlton "insufficient travel" which is codswallop, travels enough to lock the wheels and un-lock the wheels  ::)
I'd have to adjust at the compensator to slack the cable ,but I've not been in there,so it probably needs a new front cable (nut rusted up pussibly) I will order one, I have a new twin rear cable in the hoard.
 
 greased,lubed various moving bits underneath ,touched up underseal,
checked sills and lost a couple of button clips  :(

need to polish the headlights and empty some ballast out before MOT  ;D

Quote from: Eboy.com on 24 November 2019, 10:00:22

Driving home, strangely for some unknown reason quite sedately - unsure why, was I bedding the belts in, was it because of the crap weather and the slippery lanes, the learner I caught up, no idea - but it seemed much quieter and smoother.  Probably placebo, or the fact I rarely drive it sedately. But it really was a joy to drive home.  The Omega is a very hard car to beat.
I really enjoy my Omega wafting along in the traffic  :)
I'm also very impressed at how well it handles on a "less leisurely drive" considering the amount of "extra ballast",tools etc it  has to cope with  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 November 2019, 13:06:42
Agree with all of the above, but no longer have the inclination to keep one. Hoping to move away from sub £500 cars in the near future and a nice Omega won't be on the list :'( mostly because there's no such thing, and even if there was, it would need the suspension overhauling and cam belt, not to mention all the other bits and bobs. All of which doubles the cost...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 November 2019, 13:14:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 November 2019, 13:06:42
Agree with all of the above, but no longer have the inclination to keep one. Hoping to move away from sub £500 cars in the near future and a nice Omega won't be on the list :'( mostly because there's no such thing, and even if there was, it would need the suspension overhauling and cam belt, not to mention all the other bits and bobs. All of which doubles the cost...
buy a 3 grand Omega then DG  :y
it will still need just as much love/fettling  though to keep it driving right  ;D
many newer cars will too ,but newer cars would give better MPG  :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 November 2019, 13:34:18
You can add £1,500+ in remedial work regardless of purchase price, as any one here with a keeper can testify ;)

And whilst a sorted Omega is a good all rounder, the rapidly dwindling source of reliable parts doesn't make it a good long term proposition as a daily. Which is why most people who run them as dailies have spare cars...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 November 2019, 13:38:20
Mine has had all of the above and more done, but its not for sale, yet. If it was I would feel lucky to get a bag of sand for it, as despite have spent the thick end of two and a half grand on it ( not including purchase price)in the last three years, it has 186k on the clock which means it will never be worth much.
As TB says though, they are hard to beat, which is why Im reluctant to change mine for something else. It doesn't get used daily, but when I drive it I immediately remember how good a car it is for very little money.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 November 2019, 13:57:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 November 2019, 13:38:20
Mine has had all of the above and more done, but its not for sale, yet. If it was I would feel lucky to get a bag of sand for it, as despite have spent the thick end of two and a half grand on it ( not including purchase price)in the last three years, it has 186k on the clock which means it will never be worth much.
As TB says though, they are hard to beat, which is why Im reluctant to change mine for something else. It doesn't get used daily, but when I drive it I immediately remember how good a car it is for very little money.
. 

Got to agree the Omegas are great cars , if I had a double garage at the time I would have kept it ,I sold it and bought a V8 Merc which performance wise was great but certainly not as comfortable as the Omega, the Range Rover however surpasses the Omega for comfort .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 November 2019, 14:00:58
Mercedes seats aren't too bad in standard form, but the fully electric/orthopaedic seats are a different league  8)

Unfortunately very few people spend the money at order time :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2019, 14:22:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 November 2019, 13:38:20
As TB says though, they are hard to beat, which is why Im reluctant to change mine for something else.
That's the crux of the matter.  There is *NOTHING*, even now, that can match it.  I agree with Rangie that a FFRR surpasses it on comfort, but a FFRR is inconvenient in old 1960s NCP multistoreys, or my driveway.  Its well know I have an itch for a FFRR, but simply don't have the room after repeatedly borrowing one from our resident used car dealer.

I'm lucky in that I have some friends that do a bit of wheeler dealer'ing with german marques, so I get to have goes in some 5yr old 5/7 series, E class, A8 etc.  One bro has had a couple of spankers S classes (though we don't mention the current one, which is parked up unloved/unused and he pays full whack for it but gets a crap CLS in return ;D - that'll teach him not to listen).  I obviously went down the X351 XJ route because it was better than the rivals for me.


But if you want a non 4x4, or lack the room for something like a FFRR, there is nothing really that matches the Omega, certainly in the sub £40k 2nd hand market.  Yes, the technology onboard is a bit dated with no fancy touchscreen carplay Netflix streaming wank.  But I find it incredible that a 17yr old car, essentially a 30yr old facelift or a 40yr old design, holds its own against any other saloon/estate out there.  But it does. And wins.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2019, 14:24:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 November 2019, 14:00:58
Mercedes seats aren't too bad in standard form, but the fully electric/orthopaedic seats are a different league  8)

Unfortunately very few people spend the money at order time :'(
Despite being a lease (of some strange description), Bro ticked them this time, as his previous S Class  seats were, in his opinion, awful.


Shame he can't use them ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2019, 14:25:48
Cleaned the MAP sensor on the XJ.  Really just because the guide written on one of the Jag forums a couple of weeks back was a bit poor, so I tarted it up :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 November 2019, 14:38:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 November 2019, 13:34:18
You can add £1,500+ in remedial work regardless of purchase price, as any one here with a keeper can testify ;)

And whilst a sorted Omega is a good all rounder, the rapidly dwindling source of reliable parts doesn't make it a good long term proposition as a daily. Which is why most people who run them as dailies have spare cars...


which all makes a worthwhile, new to me, Omega a £2500 car, plus a couple of weekends work. And that opens up newer, easier to keep estates.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2019, 19:12:24
Superglued the broken rubber mount for the LPG injectors which I noticed yesterday when we did the cambelt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 November 2019, 16:45:38
Found a flat on the NSF of the Mundano again!  >:(  So fitted the space saver again!  >:(

This is the same wheel that I paid a hefty £25 to have a 'puncture' repaired a month ago.  I can see no evidence of a repair and air is clearly escaping from the rim when I poured water over it.  ::)

Might just chuck a can of goo in it!  :-X  Sigh....  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2019, 16:48:20
I suspect that someone is doing it to annoy you... :-\

High strength contact adhesive or non drying paint on the valve cap would prove a point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2019, 17:06:49
Or get your puncture repairer to actually clean up the rim, rather than lash just a load of sealant on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 November 2019, 17:18:30
Quote from: Eboy.com on 25 November 2019, 17:06:49
Or get your puncture repairer to actually clean up the rim, rather than lash just a load of sealant on it.

I think it's been to 3 or 4 different tyre shops so far for exactly that!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2019, 17:23:00
Can you see the NSF from your house?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 November 2019, 17:46:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2019, 17:23:00
Can you see the NSF from your house?

It's not been tampered with.  It's quite clear where it's leaking from the bead when I pour water over it.  ;)

Anyway, all my neighbours are about 90 odd, so I'd probably hear the clank of the zimmer frame as they nipped crawled out in the night...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 November 2019, 17:58:24
stop stuffing your NSF tyre into the curb when you park up then  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 November 2019, 18:35:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 November 2019, 17:58:24
stop stuffing your NSF tyre into the curb when you park up then  :y

 ;D                             ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 November 2019, 07:22:47
Bite the bullet and pay the 60 quid for an alloy refurb  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2019, 10:19:52
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 26 November 2019, 07:22:47
Bite the bullet and pay the 60 quid for an alloy refurb  :y

About a year ago I had the local ATS take all the tyres off and scrub up the rims at a cost of £130!  :o

It worked for a while, but now I wish I'd splashed out a bit more and gone for a full refurb as they are pretty scruffy anyway.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 November 2019, 14:08:05
There’s a place up with us £160 for powder coating good too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2019, 14:10:21
Quote from: Raeturbo on 26 November 2019, 14:08:05
There’s a place up with us £160 for powder coating good too :y

£160 for all four Rae?  ???  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 November 2019, 15:16:25
Yes I’ve had two sets done for the Evo in Hirwaun (don’t you dare try to pronounce that until I’m there to hear it :y :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2019, 15:19:43
I would imagine its pronounced hrwn. Just remove all vowels, yes ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 November 2019, 16:02:46
How could I say......   hirr  wine   Perhaps ;D you’ve got to hear it really :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2019, 16:42:38
Yer whine?  ???   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 November 2019, 16:44:40
Yeah I whine and wine quite often :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2019, 16:46:13
Quote from: Raeturbo on 26 November 2019, 16:44:40
Yeah I whine and wine quite often :y

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 November 2019, 17:05:33
Her why un. (With a Welsh accent)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 November 2019, 17:28:05
Quote from: STEMO on 26 November 2019, 17:05:33
Her why un. (With a Welsh accent)  ;D
.   
                 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 12:46:20
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D

I imagine Barnsley to be much like the south of France with regard to both climate and beautiful women. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:53:39
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 12:46:20
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D

I imagine Barnsley to be much like the south of France with regard to both climate and beautiful women. :)
That's near enough right.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 13:11:33
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:53:39
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 12:46:20
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D

I imagine Barnsley to be much like the south of France with regard to both climate and beautiful women. :)
That's near enough right.  :y


I hear the fat lass from the pie and mash shop is a sight to behold with her kit off. :)

I envy you. Reasonable house prices and the chance to slip inside a ' Barnsley supermodel' whenever the fancy takes you. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 15:25:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 13:11:33
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:53:39
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 12:46:20
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D

I imagine Barnsley to be much like the south of France with regard to both climate and beautiful women. :)
That's near enough right.  :y


I hear the fat lass from the pie and mash shop is a sight to behold with her kit off. :)

I envy you. Reasonable house prices and the chance to slip inside a ' Barnsley supermodel' whenever the fancy takes you. :)
Pie and mash? I think you'll find that's somewhere else.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 01 December 2019, 15:31:35
After a November of lots of work on the Omega (cambelt -cheers eBoy, aux belt, geo setup, service and yesterday winter prepping the underneath and cleaning the fekker) I’m having a rare day off where the only thing I’m doing to the omega is having the occasional glance outside to admire it! 😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 16:28:51
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 01 December 2019, 15:31:35
After a November of lots of work on the Omega (cambelt -cheers eBoy, aux belt, geo setup, service and yesterday winter prepping the underneath and cleaning the fekker) I’m having a rare day off where the only thing I’m doing to the omega is having the occasional glance outside to admire it! 😃


Exactly what has this to do with 'fat birds' from Barnsley?....... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 December 2019, 17:03:16
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 16:28:51
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 01 December 2019, 15:31:35
After a November of lots of work on the Omega (cambelt -cheers eBoy, aux belt, geo setup, service and yesterday winter prepping the underneath and cleaning the fekker) I’m having a rare day off where the only thing I’m doing to the omega is having the occasional glance outside to admire it! 😃


Exactly what has this to do with 'fat birds' from Barnsley?....... :)
the thread is "what have you done to your car today"
NOT "what have you done with a 'fat bird' from Barnsley "  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2019, 17:25:12
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D
I suspect we are talking about different places....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 01 December 2019, 17:35:16
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 December 2019, 17:03:16
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2019, 16:28:51
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 01 December 2019, 15:31:35
After a November of lots of work on the Omega (cambelt -cheers eBoy, aux belt, geo setup, service and yesterday winter prepping the underneath and cleaning the fekker) I’m having a rare day off where the only thing I’m doing to the omega is having the occasional glance outside to admire it! 😃


Exactly what has this to do with 'fat birds' from Barnsley?....... :)
the thread is "what have you done to your car today"
NOT "what have you done with a 'fat bird' from Barnsley "  ;)

Thanks DTB 🤣🤣🤣

As for fat birds from Barnsley I trust they’re of similar standard to ‘tut slags from Macc?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xOp9V23LTnE
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 17:39:17
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 17:25:12
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D
I suspect we are talking about different places....
Ah.....you're in 'not actually Barnsley' Barnsley.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2019, 17:45:06
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 17:39:17
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 17:25:12
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 12:21:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 12:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2019, 11:31:02
Quote from: Eboy.com on 01 December 2019, 11:26:14
Drove it to Barnsley a few days ago.

Most use its had in ages.
Bet you were disappointed when you had to head back down south.
I am sat in the sun in Barnsley right now. Inside, or course, as its a bit nippy out.
We consider this quite tropical.  ;D
I suspect we are talking about different places....
Ah.....you're in 'not actually Barnsley' Barnsley.
I thought about going to your posh Barnsley, but this one was closer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 December 2019, 16:06:52
Discovered what happens on an EV as the range converges on zero  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 December 2019, 17:50:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 03 December 2019, 16:06:52
Discovered what happens on an EV as the range converges on zero  ;D ;D ;D
Only you can't do the walk of shame with a fuel can....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 December 2019, 07:25:10
Quote from: Eboy.com on 03 December 2019, 17:50:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 03 December 2019, 16:06:52
Discovered what happens on an EV as the range converges on zero  ;D ;D ;D
Only you can't do the walk of shame with a fuel can....

It actually didn't stop.

It did turn off heating, audio and other 'lesser' functions and implement a power limit which allowed me to get the final 4 miles to work. My own fault, had plenty of range but, overused the power at every traffic light ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 December 2019, 08:36:28
Used the hill descent for the first time this morning,( walk the dog in some very remote areas) in the Range Rover absolutely bloody amazing had it almost standing on its nose !😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 December 2019, 09:52:20
Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2019, 08:36:28
Used the hill descent for the first time this morning,( walk the dog in some very remote areas) in the Range Rover absolutely bloody amazing had it almost standing on its nose !😎

Hill descent?  In Lincolnsausageshire?  ???  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 December 2019, 09:54:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 04 December 2019, 09:52:20
Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2019, 08:36:28
Used the hill descent for the first time this morning,( walk the dog in some very remote areas) in the Range Rover absolutely bloody amazing had it almost standing on its nose !😎

Hill descent?  In Lincolnsausageshire?  ???  :-\  ;D
.   

At friends in Leicestershire, but surprisingly there are hills in some parts of Lincs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 04 December 2019, 17:15:58
The hills in Lincolnshire are known as speed humps in Yorkshire :D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 December 2019, 22:54:32
Replaced both D1s bulbs in the Saab today,one had started to flicker so as its bumper off (easy) to remove headlamps I did both anyway,massive improvement in light output and I thought they were good before !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2019, 17:38:38
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 04 December 2019, 07:25:10
Quote from: Eboy.com on 03 December 2019, 17:50:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 03 December 2019, 16:06:52
Discovered what happens on an EV as the range converges on zero  ;D ;D ;D
Only you can't do the walk of shame with a fuel can....

It actually didn't stop.

It did turn off heating, audio and other 'lesser' functions and implement a power limit which allowed me to get the final 4 miles to work. My own fault, had plenty of range but, overused the power at every traffic light ;D
Ah, so you only did a half arsed job of running out ;D. I see I could teach you how to do such things properly  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2019, 17:40:05
Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2019, 08:36:28
Used the hill descent for the first time this morning,( walk the dog in some very remote areas) in the Range Rover absolutely bloody amazing had it almost standing on its nose !😎
I think I might have mentioned to you before, if you think a Landrover is not the best (offroad car), you probably don't understand its capabilities.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 December 2019, 18:03:34
Quote from: Eboy.com on 06 December 2019, 17:40:05
Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2019, 08:36:28
Used the hill descent for the first time this morning,( walk the dog in some very remote areas) in the Range Rover absolutely bloody amazing had it almost standing on its nose !😎
I think I might have mentioned to you before, if you think a Landrover is not the best (offroad car), you probably don't understand its capabilities.
. 

Never ever thought that I would buy a Land Rover, but got to admit I absolutely love it  can't fault it at all & this diesel V8 is superb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2019, 18:10:23
Had to tolerate a really hateful Clit for 2 days.  Fortunately only as a passenger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 December 2019, 19:46:19
Was it the superior 1.5dci ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 December 2019, 20:12:35
Quote from: Eboy.com on 06 December 2019, 18:10:23
Had to tolerate a really hateful Clit for 2 days.  Fortunately only as a passenger.
Bet it wasn't as bad as my 73bhp viva.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2019, 17:49:40
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 December 2019, 19:46:19
Was it the superior 1.5dci ?
Opti will be please to hear it had a proper, but puny, motor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 December 2019, 23:22:19
Faking aux belt went on the way home on the Evo, but only 1 mile away thank fk I really don’t want to build it again  >:( >:( it’s outside now waiting.... knowing what it’s going to get when I fit the new one after all the work I’ve done on it! Ungrateful bastard! Tommi is going to be proud of me next time I get in the Fu(ker >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 December 2019, 12:57:26
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 December 2019, 23:22:19
Faking aux belt went on the way home on the Evo, but only 1 mile away thank fk I really don’t want to build it again  >:( >:( it’s outside now waiting.... knowing what it’s going to get when I fit the new one after all the work I’ve done on it! Ungrateful bastard! Tommi is going to be proud of me next time I get in the Fu(ker >:(
cars can be very ungrateful  :(
why rebuild it ? did you cook it  :-\
or are you just talking about fitting a new aux belt
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 December 2019, 13:13:38
It gets loads of abuse and I track it too ;D but I built it 18 months ago using Evo9 pistons and rods polished crank new upgraded mains ends ect blah blah...20G billet wheeled turbo moates ostrich ecu setup, mapped to around 420bhp this is the second time I rebuilt it I’ve had it ten years it didn’t get hot as it went on top of the hill I only had to cruise down to my house. But it’s the same hill the omega blew the head gaskets on :o good job I was a the top ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 December 2019, 15:44:10
You should probably abuse your cars less...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 December 2019, 16:01:17
If Rae is talking about the hill that I think he is (Penrhys?) then it's hard not to give it some welly up there!  :y

If you bolted wings onto Rae's Evo you'd take off at the top!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 December 2019, 17:28:50
Oil + Filter, Diff fluid top up and general check over of the daily. Few things will need doing soon but ultimately not sure of its long term future.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2019, 19:29:38
Took the Battlebus to MK and back.  That should keep all the electricity in it for another couple of weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 December 2019, 19:31:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 December 2019, 16:01:17
If Rae is talking about the hill that I think he is (Penrhys?) then it's hard not to give it some welly up there!  :y

If you bolted wings onto Rae's Evo you'd take off at the top!  :o  ;D
.
                Yes Steve good old Penrhys  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 December 2019, 20:27:54
Fitted a replacement rear wiper motor on the Zafira A tractor juice edition
wasn't parking so assume the contact inside was bummed (tried the relay)
i ordered a motor a few weeks ago that my mum put "somewhere safe"  ::)
ordered another ,now fitted ;D
also fitted a new blade and arm ,so now it actually touches the rear screen and clears it  :)
one lug on the old motor had snapped off too ,which probably wasn't helping 
needs the tyres swapping round ,one job for in the week when i call for a coffee
mum will probably have found the first wiper motor by then  ;D

got some aero blades for my Omega ,worth a try  ;D
if they are shyte ,i'll put the old ones back  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:01:18
Started attempting to diagnose the cause of low fuel pressure making airfix 1 very difficult to start.
I knew I would regret buying a lump of French plastic shite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 December 2019, 12:19:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:01:18
Started attempting to diagnose the cause of low fuel pressure making airfix 1 very difficult to start.
I knew I would regret buying a lump of French plastic shite.
That's right. The omega has never required any work, at all, ever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:40:43
Th Omega is very reliable, only stopped once due to crank sensor, and when it does need things doing I know my way around it reasonably well.
I cant even see most of the stuff in the engine bay on Airfx1, and when I can see it, I don't know what most of it is or what it does.
The fault code is a fuel pressure regulator code, but apparently its rarely the FPR at fault. More likely to be a duff injector, several other things or possibly a fooked pump.
Not straightforward to diagnose either. French shite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 December 2019, 12:45:04
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:40:43
Th Omega is very reliable, only stopped once due to crank sensor, and when it does need things doing I know my way around it reasonably well.
I cant even see most of the stuff in the engine bay on Airfx1, and when I can see it, I don't know what most of it is or what it does.
The fault code is a fuel pressure regulator code, but apparently its rarely the FPR at fault. More likely to be a duff injector, several other things or possibly a fooked pump.
Not straightforward to diagnose either. French shite.
It will give you something to do on the long winter evenings  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:46:54
It would if I had a garage. Also need to be a two year old with four elbows and three wrists to work on it. French shite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 December 2019, 12:48:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:46:54
It would if I had a garage. Also need to be a two year old with four elbows and three wrists to work on it. French shite.
Take it to a Renault dealer, I believe they're very reasonable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 14:28:56
Paying £100 an our for some spotty teenager to waste his working day scratching his head and arse  at my expense aint gonna happen.
It will go to the scrappy before that happens.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 09 December 2019, 15:22:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:40:43
Th Omega is very reliable, only stopped once due to crank sensor, and when it does need things doing I know my way around it reasonably well.
I cant even see most of the stuff in the engine bay on Airfx1, and when I can see it, I don't know what most of it is or what it does.
The fault code is a fuel pressure regulator code, but apparently its rarely the FPR at fault. More likely to be a duff injector, several other things or possibly a fooked pump.
Not straightforward to diagnose either. French shite.

That clit should have a hand primer under bonnet, have you tried squeezing that a few times before staring ?, I've seen issues with a tiny air leak letting fuel run back from the pump causing slow start,a one way valve in the supply line will stop that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2019, 16:34:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 December 2019, 20:27:54
Fitted a replacement rear wiper motor on the Zafira A tractor juice edition
wasn't parking so assume the contact inside was bummed (tried the relay)
i ordered a motor a few weeks ago that my mum put "somewhere safe"  ::)
ordered another ,now fitted ;D
also fitted a new blade and arm ,so now it actually touches the rear screen and clears it  :)
one lug on the old motor had snapped off too ,which probably wasn't helping 
needs the tyres swapping round ,one job for in the week when i call for a coffee
mum will probably have found the first wiper motor by then  ;D

got some aero blades for my Omega ,worth a try  ;D
if they are shyte ,i'll put the old ones back  ::)
I seem to spend my entire life replacing Zaf rear wiper arms.

Is it worth trying a genuine one rather than the ebay/ecp crap that seems to last about 3 weeks?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 December 2019, 16:37:15
Quote from: henryd on 09 December 2019, 15:22:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:40:43
Th Omega is very reliable, only stopped once due to crank sensor, and when it does need things doing I know my way around it reasonably well.
I cant even see most of the stuff in the engine bay on Airfx1, and when I can see it, I don't know what most of it is or what it does.
The fault code is a fuel pressure regulator code, but apparently its rarely the FPR at fault. More likely to be a duff injector, several other things or possibly a fooked pump.
Not straightforward to diagnose either. French shite.

That clit should have a hand primer under bonnet, have you tried squeezing that a few times before staring ?, I've seen issues with a tiny air leak letting fuel run back from the pump causing slow start,a one way valve in the supply line will stop that :y

Park it facing down hill.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2019, 16:39:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 December 2019, 16:37:15
Quote from: henryd on 09 December 2019, 15:22:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:40:43
Th Omega is very reliable, only stopped once due to crank sensor, and when it does need things doing I know my way around it reasonably well.
I cant even see most of the stuff in the engine bay on Airfx1, and when I can see it, I don't know what most of it is or what it does.
The fault code is a fuel pressure regulator code, but apparently its rarely the FPR at fault. More likely to be a duff injector, several other things or possibly a fooked pump.
Not straightforward to diagnose either. French shite.

That clit should have a hand primer under bonnet, have you tried squeezing that a few times before staring ?, I've seen issues with a tiny air leak letting fuel run back from the pump causing slow start,a one way valve in the supply line will stop that :y

Park it facing down hill.  :y
I do that with the Zaf. As far away from home as possible.

Albs should do likewise ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 December 2019, 17:44:40
Quote from: Eboy.com on 09 December 2019, 16:34:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 December 2019, 20:27:54
Fitted a replacement rear wiper motor on the Zafira A tractor juice edition

I seem to spend my entire life replacing Zaf rear wiper arms.

Is it worth trying a genuine one rather than the ebay/ecp crap that seems to last about 3 weeks?
the reason the arm was not tight was because one of the legs that hold the motor had snapped
plenty of tension on the new arm and blade now ,hugs the rear screen well,
arm and blade ebay £7.59 delivered  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Window-Windscreen-Rear-Wiper-Arm-Blade-For-Vauxhall-Opel-Zafira-MK1A-98-2005/392345217422?fits=Model%3AZafira&epid=15023102271&hash=item5b5998e98e:g:7X8AAOSwrf9dME2D)
it's 6 torx screws to remove the tailgate trim inner panel and a shed load of trim clips ,takes about 5 mins to remove the panel and look if your wiper motor arm is broke  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2019, 18:10:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 December 2019, 17:44:40
Quote from: Eboy.com on 09 December 2019, 16:34:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 December 2019, 20:27:54
Fitted a replacement rear wiper motor on the Zafira A tractor juice edition

I seem to spend my entire life replacing Zaf rear wiper arms.

Is it worth trying a genuine one rather than the ebay/ecp crap that seems to last about 3 weeks?
the reason the arm was not tight was because one of the legs that hold the motor had snapped
plenty of tension on the new arm and blade now ,hugs the rear screen well,
arm and blade ebay £7.59 delivered  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Window-Windscreen-Rear-Wiper-Arm-Blade-For-Vauxhall-Opel-Zafira-MK1A-98-2005/392345217422?fits=Model%3AZafira&epid=15023102271&hash=item5b5998e98e:g:7X8AAOSwrf9dME2D)
it's 6 torx screws to remove the tailgate trim inner panel and a shed load of trim clips ,takes about 5 mins to remove the panel and look if your wiper motor arm is broke  :-\
I checked the motor several times over the past few years.

It seems the cheap arms have a small piece of moulding that seems to be to reduce pressure on the screen.  I'm guessing that's deliberate, but might see if I can file them off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 19:53:37
Quote from: henryd on 09 December 2019, 15:22:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:40:43
Th Omega is very reliable, only stopped once due to crank sensor, and when it does need things doing I know my way around it reasonably well.
I cant even see most of the stuff in the engine bay on Airfx1, and when I can see it, I don't know what most of it is or what it does.
The fault code is a fuel pressure regulator code, but apparently its rarely the FPR at fault. More likely to be a duff injector, several other things or possibly a fooked pump.
Not straightforward to diagnose either. French shite.

That clit should have a hand primer under bonnet, have you tried squeezing that a few times before staring ?, I've seen issues with a tiny air leak letting fuel run back from the pump causing slow start,a one way valve in the supply line will stop that :y

Yep, tried that. Makes no difference. Could be as simple as a small air leak or as expensive as an injector or high pressure pump, both of which need coding to the car with Renault Clip diagnostics if they are replaced.
Not the best time of year to be trying to find the cause out on the drive. Its too cold and Im too old. Wont be much progress before the weekend as Im on nights until Friday morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 December 2019, 19:57:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 12:01:18
Started attempting to diagnose the cause of low fuel pressure making airfix 1 very difficult to start.
I knew I would regret buying a lump of French plastic shite.

       Take a sample of the diesel and look if there are any tiny metal filings in it, had this happen to a friends car it was the pump.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 20:02:41
Had the FPR off and checked the mesh filter while I was there. It was ok. Going to take the filter off and check that too, as apparently its a favourite place for filings to collect if the pump is on its last legs. Also going to do a leak off test from the injectors, so that will provide plenty of fuel for inspection. If its the pump, it could be getting weighed in.
Thanks for the advice Rae.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 December 2019, 21:03:28
No probs, I didn’t like to say but,  he also had the 1.5dci we found loads of metal filings in the filter and he had no viable option but to scrap it :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2019, 07:32:28
The 1.5 dci engine is a dog, the 2.0 was marginally better, plenty of Quasquai owners around who can vouch for that
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2019, 22:58:52
Got a hateful non-descript hire car, and then promptly got legless in Lazydocker territory.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 December 2019, 08:01:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2019, 19:53:37
Not the best time of year to be trying to find the cause out on the drive. Its too cold and Im too old. Wont be much progress before the weekend as Im on nights until Friday morning.

Know that feeling .. that's why the next bit of work on the Range is being done by an indy and not on my driveway - front wheel bearing, next week. Straightforward job if it comes off without a fight (which at 10 years old, it won't), so someone else can fight with it in the warm(ish) instead of me on the drive in the cold and damp! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 December 2019, 09:48:43
Not my car, but freed off a stupidly tight T30 screw on next doors Octavia...

And promptly dropped the bit down into the depths...  ::)

Which took longer to retrieve than cutting into the screw heah and using various attempts to liberate the screw and find a suitable alternative...

On the plus side an E8 bolt left over from an Omega did the job. Not that Skoda will appreciate the irony of being fixed with Vauxhall bits :D

Incidentally, the garage at work is heated and is big enough for a couple of small Airbuses. Which is nice  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 December 2019, 16:06:04
New battery on the Posh Vectra, didn't have time for a full check, as it died last night at 18.00, so round to Halfords, with discouy, £72.00 lighter,,  And I didn't want to be faffing around at 04.00 this morning, will check alternator at weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 December 2019, 16:55:19
Changed the engine oil and filter in German No.2. The Audi MMI is displaying the correct oil level but I really would like to obtain a dipstick. The dipstick tube is there (to allow for sucking the oil out if so desired) but has a plug in the top so I assume technicians use their workshop dipstick to save faffing about waiting for the MMI display to settle after a run.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 December 2019, 18:51:34
Took the door card off of the Volvo's drivers door.   :)

Looked at a twisted bit of metal through a small hole and tried some gynecology with a pair of stilsons without success.   ::)  :-\

Replaced the door card and came in for a cuppa.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 December 2019, 20:29:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 December 2019, 18:51:34
Took the door card off of the Volvo's drivers door.   :)

Looked at a twisted bit of metal through a small hole and tried some gynecology with a pair of stilsons without success.   ::)  :-\

Replaced the door card and came in for a cuppa.  :y
A productive day  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 December 2019, 21:23:42
Read the manual for the Range Rover , understand now what the Dynamic Response feature is & what it does didn't even realise I had it till a colleague at work spoke about it !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 December 2019, 10:14:08
Quote from: Rangie on 14 December 2019, 21:23:42
Read the manual for the Range Rover , understand now what the Dynamic Response feature is & what it does didn't even realise I had it till a colleague at work spoke about it !
LOL, but a year or 2 ago the TerribleCan was the worlds most capable off road vehicle, and you said far better than any JLR vehicle ;D

Glad you are seeing the light, and realising that they are pretty much the most capable off road cars you can get :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 December 2019, 13:24:03
Quote from: Eboy.com on 15 December 2019, 10:14:08
Quote from: Rangie on 14 December 2019, 21:23:42
Read the manual for the Range Rover , understand now what the Dynamic Response feature is & what it does didn't even realise I had it till a colleague at work spoke about it !
LOL, but a year or 2 ago the TerribleCan was the worlds most capable off road vehicle, and you said far better than any JLR vehicle ;D

Glad you are seeing the light, and realising that they are pretty much the most capable off road cars you can get :y
.   


The Terracan was a terrific workhorse & never ever let me down & coped with everything I put it through new was only £18,000 , the Range Rover was just under £60,000 new so I have gone from one extreme to the other, but it is without doubt the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven & realise why people think of them as the ultimate 4x4.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 13:27:01
Removed the front grille & attached my ancient CSMA club badge to it & replaced it back on the RR only six clips hold the grille in place a nice simple job.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 December 2019, 13:36:21
Quote from: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 13:27:01
Removed the front grille & attached my ancient CSMA club badge to it & replaced it back on the RR only six clips hold the grille in place a nice simple job.😎

Headlights are equally simple - two sliding clips and they lift out. Granted the sliding clips tend to gum themselves into place and need a little more than finger strength persuasion the first time (clean up, lubricate and refit and they're fingers only the next time). Neat design on the front end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 13:52:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 December 2019, 13:36:21
Quote from: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 13:27:01
Removed the front grille & attached my ancient CSMA club badge to it & replaced it back on the RR only six clips hold the grille in place a nice simple job.😎

Headlights are equally simple - two sliding clips and they lift out. Granted the sliding clips tend to gum themselves into place and need a little more than finger strength persuasion the first time (clean up, lubricate and refit and they're fingers only the next time). Neat design on the front end.
. 


That's good to know the handbook is very informative re the bulb changing , the lights on the RR are far superior to the Hyundai & the directional ones which illuminate  when turning are excellent in my opinion, especially on some of the fen roads I travel on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 December 2019, 14:20:33
Quote from: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 13:52:57
That's good to know the handbook is very informative re the bulb changing , the lights on the RR are far superior to the Hyundai & the directional ones which illuminate  when turning are excellent in my opinion, especially on some of the fen roads I travel on.

Ah yes, that reminds me .. mine don't work! Apparently quite common - the bulbs blow, people don't fix them and then the subsequent owner doesn't even know they exist until he reads about it on a forum somewhere*


*that would be me.

Do you have the "steering" lamps as well, which actually aim the dipped beam, or just the "turn lamps" in the corners? I know some cars had fully steering lamps (a la the original Citroen DS or my old Skoda Superb), but not sure which years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 December 2019, 14:22:35
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 December 2019, 13:36:21
Quote from: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 13:27:01
Removed the front grille & attached my ancient CSMA club badge to it & replaced it back on the RR only six clips hold the grille in place a nice simple job.😎

Headlights are equally simple - two sliding clips and they lift out. Granted the sliding clips tend to gum themselves into place and need a little more than finger strength persuasion the first time (clean up, lubricate and refit and they're fingers only the next time). Neat design on the front end.

Thats a remnant of previous ford ownership of LR,lot of Fords have the same trick and some Volvo's too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 15:25:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 December 2019, 14:20:33
Quote from: Rangie on 16 December 2019, 13:52:57
That's good to know the handbook is very informative re the bulb changing , the lights on the RR are far superior to the Hyundai & the directional ones which illuminate  when turning are excellent in my opinion, especially on some of the fen roads I travel on.

Ah yes, that reminds me .. mine don't work! Apparently quite common - the bulbs blow, people don't fix them and then the subsequent owner doesn't even know they exist until he reads about it on a forum somewhere*


*that would be me.

Do you have the "steering" lamps as well, which actually aim the dipped beam, or just the "turn lamps" in the corners? I know some cars had fully steering lamps (a la the original Citroen DS or my old Skoda Superb), but not sure which years.
. 

Not 100 percent sure think it's just the turn ones but whatever they are they are really good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2019, 16:52:01
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 December 2019, 14:20:33
Do you have the "steering" lamps as well, which actually aim the dipped beam, or just the "turn lamps" in the corners? I know some cars had fully steering lamps (a la the original Citroen DS or my old Skoda Superb), but not sure which years.
Called Adaptive Lighting for many manufacturers, including JLR.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2019, 16:53:05
Quote from: aaronjb on 16 December 2019, 14:20:33
Ah yes, that reminds me .. mine don't work! Apparently quite common - the bulbs blow, people don't fix them and then the subsequent owner doesn't even know they exist until he reads about it on a forum somewhere*


*that would be me.
On my Tata, they are LED.  Guessing yours aren't. Thus guessing they swapped to LED for a reason ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2019, 08:18:51
Drove it to Guildford, to meet a colleague at 8am, only to be told by another colleague that he told everyone else he would be a lot later, grrrr

And I reckon it’s warmer outside than in this building
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 December 2019, 09:51:54
When he turns up, stand up, gather your stuff together and make to leave. If he asks where you're going, point out that the meeting was at 8 am and that you have other things to attend to.

Take a picture of his expression and then leave :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 18 December 2019, 10:16:32
Quote from: Eboy.com on 18 December 2019, 08:18:51
Drove it to Guildford, to meet a colleague at 8am, only to be told by another colleague that he told everyone else he would be a lot later, grrrr

It's a good job that you're a very chilled out, tolerant type of chap then.   :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 December 2019, 11:43:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 December 2019, 09:51:54
When he turns up, stand up, gather your stuff together and make to leave. If he asks where you're going, point out that the meeting was at 8 am and that you have other things to attend to.

Take a picture of his expression and then leave :y
This all depends on what flavour of colleague he/she is. Senior colleague or junior colleague.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 12:06:10
Picked it up from the garage with a wallet ~£500 lighter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 December 2019, 13:12:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 12:06:10
Picked it up from the garage with a wallet ~£500 lighter.

For a wheel bearing ?,Jesus :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 December 2019, 13:16:23
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 12:06:10
Picked it up from the garage with a wallet ~£500 lighter.
It's a good job you have limitless funds, Aaron.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 13:26:45
After some research Ive found Airfix 1 has a duff injector. It looks like its not easy to replace them without taking out a second mortage at a Renault dealer.
They need to be coded to the engine, and apparently if I buy a used one with different code numbers on to the original, its hit & miss whether or not its possible to recode it the same as the other three.
Have emailed two local diesel specialists who say they reply the same day, and had no reply from them after two days, so am pretty stuck at the moment and not sure how to proceed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 13:48:47
Quote from: henryd on 18 December 2019, 13:12:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 12:06:10
Picked it up from the garage with a wallet ~£500 lighter.

For a wheel bearing ?,Jesus :-X

Two wheel bearings - £120 each for the parts (cheap as I can find them online) and 3hrs labour
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 December 2019, 15:56:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 13:48:47
Quote from: henryd on 18 December 2019, 13:12:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 12:06:10
Picked it up from the garage with a wallet ~£500 lighter.

For a wheel bearing ?,Jesus :-X

Two wheel bearings - £120 each for the parts (cheap as I can find them online) and 3hrs labour

That sounds much better :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 16:04:30
Quote from: henryd on 18 December 2019, 15:56:29
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 13:48:47
Quote from: henryd on 18 December 2019, 13:12:15
Quote from: aaronjb on 18 December 2019, 12:06:10
Picked it up from the garage with a wallet ~£500 lighter.

For a wheel bearing ?,Jesus :-X

Two wheel bearings - £120 each for the parts (cheap as I can find them online) and 3hrs labour

That sounds much better :y

Yeah, I wasn't unhappy with that :) I'd have done it myself (it's not a bad job, besides potentially separating rusty bits of metal) but couldn't find a free weekend to fit it in before I need to do a run to Welsh Wales over Christmas, and the bearings were starting to get really loud - not to mention it's cold, wet and the RRS doesn't fit in the garage so I'd be on the driveway ;D

2x Timken bearings (OE) at £120 plus the dreaded, and 3hrs labour at £65/hr at the local LR indy. Could have had SKF bearings for a tenner a piece more, but Timken come recommended on the owners forums :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 December 2019, 18:06:08
Quote from: STEMO on 18 December 2019, 11:43:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 December 2019, 09:51:54
When he turns up, stand up, gather your stuff together and make to leave. If he asks where you're going, point out that the meeting was at 8 am and that you have other things to attend to.

Take a picture of his expression and then leave :y
This all depends on what flavour of colleague he/she is. Senior colleague or junior colleague.
If junior, they should learn something from the experience. If senior, then they deserve all the respect that such an action demonstrates...after all, leaders lead, but managers (barely) manage ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2019, 19:53:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 13:26:45
After some research Ive found Airfix 1 has a duff injector. It looks like its not easy to replace them without taking out a second mortage at a Renault dealer.
They need to be coded to the engine, and apparently if I buy a used one with different code numbers on to the original, its hit & miss whether or not its possible to recode it the same as the other three.
Have emailed two local diesel specialists who say they reply the same day, and had no reply from them after two days, so am pretty stuck at the moment and not sure how to proceed.
can't they be programmed by a decent indy garage on a snap on or maxisys like this Autocom / Delphi Software  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLMs8T8A5Pc) video  :-\

no joy getting the bummed injector refurbished  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 20:28:41
Pretty sure its Renault diagnostics only but will enquire further. Resident expert on the Renault forum warns strongly against buying used ones with high expectations of being able to programme them to the engine. He says its pot luck and theres a good chance it wont work.
My thoughts at the moment are to ignore his advice, buy one for £40 and hope for the best.
After that ? buy a box of swan vestas might be the wise option.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2019, 20:40:42
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 20:28:41
Pretty sure its Renault diagnostics only but will enquire further. Resident expert on the Renault forum warns strongly against buying used ones with high expectations of being able to programme them to the engine. He says its pot luck and theres a good chance it wont work.
My thoughts at the moment are to ignore his advice, buy one for £40 and hope for the best.
After that ? buy a box of swan vestas might be the wise option.
maybe a local garage can program them, worth a few phone calls


I won the race anyway
another Astra H added to the fleet  ;D
2007 design 5 dr hatch but not diesel , a 1.6 petrol ,my brother won't do many miles ,so petrol will be fine
looked at loads ,lots of lies on adverts  >:( and decided the petrol one was the best of what was about local.
prices seem high at the moment and i couldn't be arsed to bid on ebay ones and take that chance without viewing them .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 20:53:56
I’ve got an estate 1.6 16V on Lpg I’ll never get rid of it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2019, 21:11:38
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 20:53:56
I’ve got an estate 1.6 16V on Lpg I’ll never get rid of it :y
we have 2 astra G hatch 1.4 16v and 1.6 8v (which will be scrapped very soon,even though it's MOTed till july  ::))
2 astra h estates 1.7 CDTi and 1.6 16v
2 astra H hatches 1.7 CDTi and 1.6 16v
zafira  A 2.0DTi elegance  and zafira B 1.6 16v
"we" being the immediate family ,that I take care of all the cars


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 21:27:16
Astra is the Vauxhall gem I say, loved my 2.0 16V MK2 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2019, 21:38:41
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 21:27:16
Astra is the Vauxhall gem I say, loved my 2.0 16V MK2 :y

back then I drove cavaliers

I'm not doing a list of all the astras we've had  ;D too many  :P
I do like the astras for the family members do drive , not for me to drive as a daily though  ;D
someone at the factory got the drawings the wrong way round and made the front wheels the driving wheels on astra  :-\
plus i like the large boot that my Omega RWD has
don't think they did an astra saloon since belmont in the uk

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 December 2019, 22:12:51
No mention for the GTE?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2019, 22:27:02
Quote from: STEMO on 18 December 2019, 22:12:51
No mention for the GTE?
ok, not enough doors  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 December 2019, 22:50:16
Two new Rainsport 3's on the rear of the daily tonight  :y

Wasn't brave enough try the newer replacement Rainsport 5's yet incase they are, errrrm, totaly shite
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 23:39:26
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 21:27:16
Astra is the Vauxhall gem I say, loved my 2.0 16V MK2 :y

Common keep up :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 23:40:07
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 23:39:26
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 21:27:16
Astra is the Vauxhall gem I say, loved my 2.0 16V MK2 :y

Common keep up  Stemo :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 23:40:27
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 23:40:07
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 23:39:26
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2019, 21:27:16
Astra is the Vauxhall gem I say, loved my 2.0 16V MK2 :y

Come on keep up  Stemo :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 December 2019, 08:28:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 December 2019, 22:50:16
Two new Rainsport 3's on the rear of the daily tonight  :y

Wasn't brave enough try the newer replacement Rainsport 5's yet incase they are, errrrm, totaly shite

They're the recommended tyre for one marque specific forum I frequent .. so I don't believe they are shite. Planning on putting them on her indoorses car when the time comes*

*when I can persuade her that she really needs new tyres that aren't TDFs, so that I don't have to pay for them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 December 2019, 10:29:04
Aye... My concern with going for the Rainsport 5's is that now Uniroyal are owned by Continental the experience here when Sportcontacts went from 3 to 5 was, errrrrm, really good NOT lol... I thought history might repeat itself lol
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 December 2019, 10:32:20
 ;D Fair point!

If I ever persuade the OH to fit new tyres .. I'll let you know in about three years  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2019, 12:22:13
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 December 2019, 10:29:04
Aye... My concern with going for the Rainsport 5's is that now Uniroyal are owned by Continental the experience here when Sportcontacts went from 3 to 5 was, errrrrm, really good NOT lol... I thought history might repeat itself lol
Please, I am trying to forget that little, expensive experiment. I don't need reminding ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 December 2019, 12:29:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 20:28:41
Pretty sure its Renault diagnostics only but will enquire further. Resident expert on the Renault forum warns strongly against buying used ones with high expectations of being able to programme them to the engine. He says its pot luck and theres a good chance it wont work.
My thoughts at the moment are to ignore his advice, buy one for £40 and hope for the best.
After that ? buy a box of swan vestas might be the wise option.

It wont be and it cant be.

such activities have to be achievable on generic equipment
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2019, 12:41:19
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 19 December 2019, 12:29:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 20:28:41
Pretty sure its Renault diagnostics only but will enquire further. Resident expert on the Renault forum warns strongly against buying used ones with high expectations of being able to programme them to the engine. He says its pot luck and theres a good chance it wont work.
My thoughts at the moment are to ignore his advice, buy one for £40 and hope for the best.
After that ? buy a box of swan vestas might be the wise option.

It wont be and it cant be.

such activities have to be achievable on generic equipment
Generic being the likes of Snap-off and the other stuff aimed at businesses, rather than simpler code readers, presumably?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 December 2019, 12:55:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 20:28:41
Pretty sure its Renault diagnostics only but will enquire further. Resident expert on the Renault forum warns strongly against buying used ones with high expectations of being able to programme them to the engine. He says its pot luck and theres a good chance it wont work.
My thoughts at the moment are to ignore his advice, buy one for £40 and hope for the best.
After that ? buy a box of swan vestas might be the wise option.

My Snap-on Solus pro will code injectors :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2019, 13:30:18
That's good to know thanks. Henry, can you just up to north Essex when you've had your lunch please ?
I was actually given a brand new injector from a 1.5dci Renault, of unknown year, by my friendly local garage. I fitted it and the car started and ran, albeit as rough as a badges arse. It had completely different numbers to mine so I wasn't surprised.
I have now ordered one from fleabay with the same part number as mine which came from a clit, the same year as mine.
Hopefully it will just need coding in to finish the job off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 December 2019, 13:37:27
Quote from: Eboy.com on 19 December 2019, 12:41:19
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 19 December 2019, 12:29:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 20:28:41
Pretty sure its Renault diagnostics only but will enquire further. Resident expert on the Renault forum warns strongly against buying used ones with high expectations of being able to programme them to the engine. He says its pot luck and theres a good chance it wont work.
My thoughts at the moment are to ignore his advice, buy one for £40 and hope for the best.
After that ? buy a box of swan vestas might be the wise option.

It wont be and it cant be.

such activities have to be achievable on generic equipment
Generic being the likes of Snap-off and the other stuff aimed at businesses, rather than simpler code readers, presumably?

Yes, the details of the DIDs etc needed to execute the internal routines have to be made available to the outside world OR utilise the generic ones.

Hence a decent aftermarket tool will have had it included  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 December 2019, 14:17:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2019, 13:30:18
That's good to know thanks. Henry, can you just up to north Essex when you've had your lunch please ?
I was actually given a brand new injector from a 1.5dci Renault, of unknown year, by my friendly local garage. I fitted it and the car started and ran, albeit as rough as a badges arse. It had completely different numbers to mine so I wasn't surprised.
I have now ordered one from fleabay with the same part number as mine which came from a clit, the same year as mine.
Hopefully it will just need coding in to finish the job off.

The one the garage gave you will probably do the job if coded in,the ebay jobbie will still need the code entering
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 December 2019, 23:55:53
Got a call from my tame paint wizard telling MrsGK that the bog lad is ready to be collected. Can't bloody wait.

I might even finish my night shift in time to go on the way home... I'm like a kid at Xmas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 December 2019, 07:47:31
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 December 2019, 23:55:53
Got a call from my tame paint wizard telling MrsGK that the bog lad is ready to be collected. Can't bloody wait.

I might even finish my night shift in time to go on the way home... I'm like a kid at Xmas.

Is that some kind of odd Tees language there, GK?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 08:49:21
Nearly spun it on the M23 this morning. Hit a mahoosive puddle at a reasonable pace, the only warning of which was a wave large enough to surf on from a lorry that hadn't seen it either...  :o when I hit it, it was deep enough to hide the headlight beams and I thought I might have drowned it :'(

Still, the ESP, aka Anti Elk device, works, although it did lose the front number plate, two wheel trims and half of the damaged 'before I bought it' undertray.

All in all, not a bad result considering  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 December 2019, 09:51:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 08:49:21
Nearly spun it on the M23 this morning. Hit a mahoosive puddle at a reasonable pace, the only warning of which was a wave large enough to surf on from a lorry that hadn't seen it either...  :o when I hit it, it was deep enough to hide the headlight beams and I thought I might have drowned it :'(

Still, the ESP, aka Anti Elk device, works, although it did lose the front number plate, two wheel trims and half of the damaged 'before I bought it' undertray.

All in all, not a bad result considering  ::)

Bl*&dy Hell, North or South of Gatwick?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 December 2019, 10:13:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 08:49:21
Nearly spun it on the M23 this morning. Hit a mahoosive puddle at a reasonable pace, the only warning of which was a wave large enough to surf on from a lorry that hadn't seen it either...  :o when I hit it, it was deep enough to hide the headlight beams and I thought I might have drowned it :'(

Still, the ESP, aka Anti Elk device, works, although it did lose the front number plate, two wheel trims and half of the damaged 'before I bought it' undertray.

All in all, not a bad result considering  ::)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50863956


 :o :o :o

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 10:21:17
That's the one ;D

Didn't look quite so impressive in the dark :-\ although that does explain the wave off the lorry... :o

South of Gatwick to answer Shackeng's question  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 December 2019, 10:21:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 08:49:21
Nearly spun it on the M23 this morning. Hit a mahoosive puddle at a reasonable pace, the only warning of which was a wave large enough to surf on from a lorry that hadn't seen it either...  :o when I hit it, it was deep enough to hide the headlight beams and I thought I might have drowned it :'(

Still, the ESP, aka Anti Elk device, works, although it did lose the front number plate, two wheel trims and half of the damaged 'before I bought it' undertray.

All in all, not a bad result considering  ::)

Crikey .. try not to disappear off into the scenery, eh Al?

Friend of mine wrote his MR2 off in similar conditions between Gatwick & Heathrow on the M25 one year - it did an admirable job; with no engine up front the front end slowly disintegrated, gently* dissipating crash energy.

*I doubt it felt in any way gentle as an occupant, mind!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 20 December 2019, 10:35:46
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 December 2019, 07:47:31
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 19 December 2019, 23:55:53
Got a call from my tame paint wizard telling MrsGK that the bog lad is ready to be collected. Can't bloody wait.

I might even finish my night shift in time to go on the way home... I'm like a kid at Xmas.

Is that some kind of odd Tees language there, GK?  ;D

More a Freudian slip based on the living conditions of a lot of my customers... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 10:36:30
Now it's daylight, I wonder if they will find my number plate and wheel trims...? #asking for a friend.

I did ring them to report the plate lost in said puddle so that if found they wouldn't needlessly dredge it to look for the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 December 2019, 14:09:54
Mine needs a wash too DG  :)

today ,in the pouring rain, removed all the alloys off one of the astra Gs ,put bald steelies on ,fitted a duff battery ,removed the aftermarket  stereo ,floor mats and rear wiper and arm, i'm soaked to the skin  ::)
gets scrapped 27th ,even though it's MOTed till mid summer

checked over it's replacement astra H ,needs a cambelt ,inner tie rods ,drop links ,service and will probably have the CD30 swapped for a 7" touchscreen radio with bucket avoidance camera fitted  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 20 December 2019, 16:12:41
Collected from the paint shop... A good firm drive to a temporary storage facilty to keep it dry and I'm chuffed. Going to have to start getting new fasteners and widgets mind.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 18:20:44
Just ticked over 193k...

Off to the pub to celebrate  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 December 2019, 11:59:12
Swapped the spark plugs on the Golf as a cyl 4 misfire detected.
theres other things going on too, but the plugs were due anyway so worth swapping anyway
Didnt cure the fault and neither did moving the coil packs between cylinders.

Main issue is a P2015 which looks like it needs a new Inlet Manifold.

Car very jumpy and hunting esp at idle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 December 2019, 08:27:45
Replaced sidelight bulb on the 960 and picked up some kind of ABS fault on the V70 which will obviously require investigation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 December 2019, 09:46:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2019, 08:49:21
although it did lose the front number plate, two wheel trims
I did that once in a works vehicle.  I was "pressing on" (basically flat out in a 1.8 diesel Fifi) and saw a puddle that looked deep, but only about 30 yards long.

I hoped if I kept my foot planted, it would magically float across it like a boat, which it initially did.  I reckon a bit more speed and power, I could have made it without the airbag going off.

I found the numberplate but not the wheel trims, and then found a much shallower puddle before ringing the garage and saying the airbag had deployed  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 10:21:28
I did some Cardboard Aided Design work:
(https://i.ibb.co/DLzTfbJ/image.png) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZM1qTkp/image.png) (https://ibb.co/qrFT1P3)

Little more trimming required.. oh and the image is flipped, so that's the passenger side in reality - which is why there's no pedals down the footwell ;D

Not the neatest of metalwork, but it'll be covered in carpet. Just need to get some more 1mm Ali so I can make the drivers footwell panel (which apparently Dax used to supply but no longer do, which is why the carpet set made bugger all sense when I offered it up; because that's made assuming you have panels that are NLA.. ::))
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 December 2019, 10:24:58
CAD ;D.

There was me thinking it involved 'putters ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 10:28:58
Quote from: Eboy.com on 23 December 2019, 10:24:58
CAD ;D.

There was me thinking it involved 'putters ;D

God no.. that's the devil's work! ;D

Although I better get to grips with Fusion 360 .. my 3D printer arrived this week (still in its box right now as it's a Crimbo pressie) and I have a list of things I want to turn into a stringy mess print!


[edit] Also I really need a pair of left-hand and right-hand tin snips.. I have a set that's meant to be left, right and straight all in one, but I'll be damned if I could get that to go around corners! (Likewise the nibbler, which is why it doesn't really follow the door curve..)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 December 2019, 10:51:21
Nice shiny work.

Btw, looking at those seats (had a nose through your album) I hope your ar$e is a lot smaller than mine! I had a set of those buckets but without the additional head/neck part up top and found them to be the most uncomfortable things.

I also had an issue finding a door seal that wanted to stay put. So I'll be interested to see what you end up using.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 11:15:23
My arse is ... not small! But the seats are actually quite comfortable - the sides don't really come up very far at all. The headrests are .. vile, but mandatory for IVA these days, and I suppose they'll stop my head from falling off in the event of a shunt ;D

These are the Dax fibreglass buckets, upholstered by Ash (ex Interiors Seating) - really nice job, but doing it again I'd buy a set of his metal framed seats, because the fibreglass ones are incredibly floppy and not at all confidence inspiring! I can feel an upgrade coming on once it's on the road.. (They work out at the same price, too - if I'd known that before I bought the buckets from Dax...)

Highly recommend his work - he's basically semi retired and works from home in Nottingham - if you ever need any trimming work done, I'd give him a call. That or a guy called Mick the Trim who, if memory serves, it over on Brackmills..

Door seal - apparently you use that clip-on alligator stuff on the opening edge, and then just stick-on half-round on the door return itself. I can't vouch for how that stuff sticks to the car, but I know where the backing came off in storage that it sticks to itself very well ::) Guess I'll be re-buying that.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 11:19:56
Maybe I should copy my build thread from the Cobra forum over here .. if there's any interest in people reading that? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 December 2019, 11:52:09
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 11:19:56
Maybe I should copy my build thread from the Cobra forum over here .. if there's any interest in people reading that? :)
Nah.....boring as f**k. ;D
Just show us a car when you finally get round to finishing it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 December 2019, 12:52:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 11:19:56
Maybe I should copy my build thread from the Cobra forum over here .. if there's any interest in people reading that? :)

100%  :y
Even if ste isn't Impressed!

I didn't realise those neck braces were mandatory now. ::) I banged some old triumph seats in mine as they were comfy and cheap, but they don't look the part.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 December 2019, 13:12:16
Quote from: Jimmy944 on 23 December 2019, 12:52:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 11:19:56
Maybe I should copy my build thread from the Cobra forum over here .. if there's any interest in people reading that? :)

100%  :y
Even if ste isn't Impressed!

I didn't realise those neck braces were mandatory now. ::) I banged some old triumph seats in mine as they were comfy and cheap, but they don't look the part.
Don't be clogging up our forum, you register for the Cobra forum.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 December 2019, 13:14:03
Quote from: Jimmy944 on 23 December 2019, 12:52:51
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 11:19:56
Maybe I should copy my build thread from the Cobra forum over here .. if there's any interest in people reading that? :)

100%  :y
Even if ste isn't Impressed!

I didn't realise those neck braces were mandatory now. ::) I banged some old triumph seats in mine as they were comfy and cheap, but they don't look the part.
I might take the odd look at it, I suppose.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 December 2019, 16:38:32
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 11:19:56
Maybe I should copy my build thread from the Cobra forum over here .. if there's any interest in people reading that? :)

Yes please.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 17:09:06
 :y I'll start a thread and start populating it.. like a post-Christmas advent calendar for you all.

Except Ste. He's not allowed to read it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 December 2019, 17:11:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 17:09:06
:y I'll start a thread and start populating it.. like a post-Christmas advent calendar for you all.

Except Ste. He's not allowed to read it.
Put the bits I'll be able to understand in bold, there won't be many  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 17:12:43
Quote from: STEMO on 23 December 2019, 17:11:14
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 December 2019, 17:09:06
:y I'll start a thread and start populating it.. like a post-Christmas advent calendar for you all.

Except Ste. He's not allowed to read it.
Put the bits I'll be able to understand in bold, there won't be many  ;D

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2019, 16:39:28
Had a bit of spare time between shifts today so had another play with Airfix one. Fitted the injector I bought last week and hoped it would solve its problem, and possibly need coding to run really sweet after that.
But no. It wont even start now, although it does try hard to. The low fuel pressure fault code has disappeared to be replaced by p0204 - injector open circuit, cylinder 4.
Took it out and put the original injector back in but nothing changed. Still wont start and p0204 code. Not sure what to do now apart from spend £95 on Chinese Renault Clip diagnostic tool, and hope it can tell me exactly whats going on.
I knew I would regret buying a french car. Never again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 December 2019, 17:11:02
have you tried testing the wiring to that injector ? a break in the loom or poor connection perhaps  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2019, 17:12:58
Visually inspected what I can see of it, but not tested. Not even sure what to test tbh .Would I see 12v repeatedly on / off as it fires the injector ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 December 2019, 17:26:58
you can get noid lights to test injectors .but could test with a 12v light bulb
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2019, 17:12:58
.....Would I see 12v repeatedly on / off as it fires the injector ?
yes , plus you could check for earth continuity
the plug that plugs onto the injector is a common fail
can't rule out a break in the wire of the loom

if you have got rid of the low pressure fault , you could be nearly there .don't spend till you tried simple,free tests , good luck  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2019, 17:28:35
Cheers Dave. Will have another play tomorrow. The plug has been on and off quite a few times, so might have loosened something or similar.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 December 2019, 20:25:08
Service on the eldest sons Fiesta - Oil and filter, spark plugs (as well as plug leads as 3 out of 4 of them left the contacts on the ends of the plugs....  :'( ), front discs and pads and a fluid flush.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 29 December 2019, 23:54:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2019, 17:28:35
Cheers Dave. Will have another play tomorrow. The plug has been on and off quite a few times, so might have loosened something or similar.

You do realise that no 1 cylinder is  gearbox end on the Renault engine ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 December 2019, 11:12:20
Good spotting Henry :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 13:55:45
Quote from: henryd on 29 December 2019, 23:54:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2019, 17:28:35
Cheers Dave. Will have another play tomorrow. The plug has been on and off quite a few times, so might have loosened something or similar.

You do realise that no 1 cylinder is  gearbox end on the Renault engine ?

Yes thanks Henry. Worth pointing out though, as it would be an easy mistayka to mayka.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 30 December 2019, 14:05:37
Washed the Posh Vectra, and fitted some Osram nightbreaker+ as well :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 December 2019, 14:43:52
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 December 2019, 14:05:37
Washed the Posh Vectra, and fitted some Osram nightbreaker+ as well :)
I'm contemplating some new bulbs for the Jag again.  But the £150 a pair is causing a certain amount of clenching ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 15:27:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 December 2019, 17:26:58
you can get noid lights to test injectors .but could test with a 12v light bulb
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2019, 17:12:58
.....Would I see 12v repeatedly on / off as it fires the injector ?
yes , plus you could check for earth continuity
the plug that plugs onto the injector is a common fail
can't rule out a break in the wire of the loom

if you have got rid of the low pressure fault , you could be nearly there .don't spend till you tried simple,free tests , good luck  :y

Even more confused now. Tested continuity to earth which was ok. Voltage test was inconclusive as although it started and ran briefly, sounding like its running on two. It cut out again before I could measure voltage to the plug. I cleared the codes before trying to start it and after it ran and cut out it showed no codes present or pending, which is  a first since the problems started. I would be happy about that apart from the fact it will only run briefly on a couple of pots.
Oh and to help things along the plug to number 4 injector cracked and broke while I took it off for the umpteenht time, although it does seem to still connect to the injector.
Haynes book of bollix is no help as it has five pages of wiring diagrams for the windows, but nothing at all on any wiring in the engine bay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2019, 16:00:28
probably air in the lines now ,fully charge the battery and crank it several times ,unless there is provision to remove a pipe or sensor to bleed the lines .
tractors are a pig to get started up initially after getting air in the tractor juice lines
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2019, 16:06:07
I looked on my software, no wiring diagrams for engine management for that engine either
perhaps it's a big French secret that us normal people are not permitted to know
or maybe they don't know themselves  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 December 2019, 16:40:56
Quote from: Eboy.com on 30 December 2019, 14:43:52
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 December 2019, 14:05:37
Washed the Posh Vectra, and fitted some Osram nightbreaker+ as well :)
I'm contemplating some new bulbs for the Jag again.  But the £150 a pair is causing a certain amount of clenching ;D
.   

   what bulbs are they then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 17:01:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 December 2019, 16:00:28
probably air in the lines now ,fully charge the battery and crank it several times ,unless there is provision to remove a pipe or sensor to bleed the lines .
tractors are a pig to get started up initially after getting air in the tractor juice lines

There is a primer bulb in the engine bay. I gave that a good pumping before starting it. Battery was low though, so its on charge now.
Working dayshift tomorrow, but asap will try again and maybe crack of the pipes to the injectors to bleed out the air.
In fact Im getting tempted to go out now with a torch and give it a try, as its driving me mad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2019, 17:32:19
Quote from: Raeturbo on 30 December 2019, 16:40:56
Quote from: Eboy.com on 30 December 2019, 14:43:52
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 December 2019, 14:05:37
Washed the Posh Vectra, and fitted some Osram nightbreaker+ as well :)
I'm contemplating some new bulbs for the Jag again.  But the £150 a pair is causing a certain amount of clenching ;D
.   

   what bulbs are they then?
Really expensive ones ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2019, 17:34:40
having had to fix sh!treon picasso's for a family member for years I know the feeling
fortunately replaced with a Zafira A tractor now
the primer bowl won't let air out the HP lines ,
at least the ecu is happy and engine management has light has STFU  ;D
so it sounds like your very close to having a working French POS soon  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 18:04:41
If only. Tried cracking off the pipes and turning it over, then tightened them up and it did the same as before. Started on probably two, then cut out after a few seconds. Read the fault codes and I have a new one. P0201 - yes the injector open circuit has moved from number 4 to number 1.
Ffs, all things French are shite !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2019, 18:17:57
have a rest , put allo allo on the telly box
 try tomorrow with a good battery and make sure all the plugs checked ,earth points sound etc
worth a jump lead from the negative of the battery to the block too from experience of French wiring  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 18:28:33
The jump lead to the block might be worth a try. I should have thought of that myself. Working tomorrow so it will have to wait, but in the meantime I will get the battery fully charged.
Swan vestas are now on standby though. Fed up of spending £8 per day on petrol just to go to work and back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2019, 18:41:58
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 18:28:33
The jump lead to the block might be worth a try. I should have thought of that myself. Working tomorrow so it will have to wait, but in the meantime I will get the battery fully charged.
Swan vestas are now on standby though. Fed up of spending £8 per day on petrol just to go to work and back.
8 quid will get me 30 miles in mine if i'm lucky  ;D  sub 24.5mpg  average
cheaper matches are available ,swan vestas are pricey
it's Christmas , apparently  ::) a shame you have to work ,
so treat yourself to driving to work in comfort in the Omega
don't stress out ,bills will still be there in January
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 19:02:29
Im driving gently in mine and currently averaging 25.4 mpg on the 33mile return trip to work.
The only difference Christmas makes to me is having to work a lot more hours, but thats my fault. I should have attended school and listened a lot more when I was there.
Its very nice driving to / from work in the Omega, but every time I come home the little red pile of shite still sits on the drive taunting me.
The bills will indeed still be there and be joined by plenty of others.
I don't like giving up, but that box of swan vestas is calling to me, and it gets louder every day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2019, 19:23:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 19:02:29
..... I come home the little red pile of shite still sits on the drive taunting me.
it senses your frustration and feeds off it ,don't let it ,ignore it for now ,then attack it with a fresh head (and a fresh battery)  :y

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2019, 19:02:29
I don't like giving up, but that box of swan vestas is calling to me, and it gets louder every day.
don't waste money on matches , it's french , leave it long enough and it will burn itself down  ;D

OK , i'd best STFU
probably not helping with my jokes  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 December 2019, 20:55:21
Top gear's manufacturer of the year, 2019, is...........Renault 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 December 2019, 21:26:00
Just shows how much they know ::) Same with European Car of the Year award winners how many of those have actually been a success[Renault 9 anyone?] ??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 December 2019, 21:34:37
Put a new ABS sensor on the o/s front of the V70 to douse the ABS light that came on the week before Christmas.All good again now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 December 2019, 22:52:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2019, 17:32:19
Quote from: Raeturbo on 30 December 2019, 16:40:56
Quote from: Eboy.com on 30 December 2019, 14:43:52
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 December 2019, 14:05:37
Washed the Posh Vectra, and fitted some Osram nightbreaker+ as well :)
I'm contemplating some new bulbs for the Jag again.  But the £150 a pair is causing a certain amount of clenching ;D
.   

   what bulbs are they then?
Really expensive ones ;D

         Mm.. not cheap then :o I’ve bought some cheap D2S  bulbs for mine from power bulbs.. Ultra Gt had the about six weeks and are very good at least so far  :y
.  Of course if they are the same.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 31 December 2019, 07:49:11
Quote from: Eboy.com on 30 December 2019, 14:43:52
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 December 2019, 14:05:37
Washed the Posh Vectra, and fitted some Osram nightbreaker+ as well :)
I'm contemplating some new bulbs for the Jag again.  But the £150 a pair is causing a certain amount of clenching ;D

 
 Went to work this morning,, and WOW what a difference,  I can see more. 
As a side note ordered them from Amazon,  Sunday, they arrived yesterday,, is this because I don't have a Brackley post code.. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2019, 14:34:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 30 December 2019, 16:40:56
Quote from: Eboy.com on 30 December 2019, 14:43:52
Quote from: biggriffin on 30 December 2019, 14:05:37
Washed the Posh Vectra, and fitted some Osram nightbreaker+ as well :)
I'm contemplating some new bulbs for the Jag again.  But the £150 a pair is causing a certain amount of clenching ;D
.   

   what bulbs are they then?
D3S
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 31 December 2019, 17:08:52
Quote from: BazaJT on 30 December 2019, 21:26:00
Just shows how much they know ::) Same with European Car of the Year award winners how many of those have actually been a success[Renault 9 anyone?] ??? ???

I enjoyed my R16 for about 5 years until it rusted to bits. Never had a problem with mechanicals and very comfortable and quick enough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 December 2019, 17:19:21
I had R5 turbo Renault 21 turbo 9 turbo (rare) and 11 turbo. Enjoyed them all and all were tuned obviously  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2019, 17:20:31
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 December 2019, 17:19:21
I had R5 turbo Renault 21 turbo 9 turbo (rare) and 11 turbo. Enjoyed them all and all were tuned obviously  ;D ;D
Wasn't the 9 and 11 the same car but different shape?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 December 2019, 17:22:48
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2019, 17:20:31
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 December 2019, 17:19:21
I had R5 turbo Renault 21 turbo 9 turbo (rare) and 11 turbo. Enjoyed them all and all were tuned obviously  ;D ;D
Wasn't the 9 and 11 the same car but different shape?
Yup ;)

Kind of like the Escort and Orion, or the Pug 205/309 :D
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Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2019, 17:24:29
Or classic and capri.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 31 December 2019, 17:47:05
I used to work at a Renault dealership in the early '80s,the number of R16s with rotten floor pans was phenominal! Renault[as with other French makes]are generally very comfortable-handy while waiting for the breakdown truck to arrive ::)- I had an early R5 with the gearstick coming from the centre of the dash[like the R4 and 2CV]and a R20TS which I must say was a very comfortable and reliable car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 December 2019, 17:51:30
Apart from being brown, my R25 Monaco was a pleasant enough car to get around in, although it had the obligatory built in rust preventing oil distribution system fitted  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 31 December 2019, 18:09:32
Nearly bought a R25 once[forget what spec it was]but in the end plumped for a Senator A[had a "big" Vauxhall/Opel in the fleet ever since!]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 02:06:16
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2019, 17:20:31
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 December 2019, 17:19:21
I had R5 turbo Renault 21 turbo 9 turbo (rare) and 11 turbo. Enjoyed them all and all were tuned obviously  ;D ;D
Wasn't the 9 and 11 the same car but different shape?
                Yes very much but the 9 was a saloon with a boot and the 11 was a hatchback.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 January 2020, 08:02:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 02:06:16
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2019, 17:20:31
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 December 2019, 17:19:21
I had R5 turbo Renault 21 turbo 9 turbo (rare) and 11 turbo. Enjoyed them all and all were tuned obviously  ;D ;D
Wasn't the 9 and 11 the same car but different shape?
                Yes very much but the 9 was a saloon with a boot and the 11 was a hatchback.
.

Whatever next,  first we had BL finest Marina, now  two pages about french stuff, what next moskivitch mayhem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 11:31:28
Ahh, my moscky van had a lever to blank the radiator in the winter, great idea. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 January 2020, 12:17:53
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 11:31:28
Ahh, my moscky van had a lever to blank the radiator in the winter, great idea. ;D

Bmw must have copied that idea but finessed it so that the grill stays shut until the engine is warm, and then the grill opens automatically.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 12:23:34
Didn’t know that, simple but effective :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 January 2020, 12:49:27
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 12:23:34
Didn’t know that, simple but effective :)


it's unlikely to simple if BMW designed it. Or any German.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2020, 13:17:18
Quote from: Nick W on 01 January 2020, 12:49:27
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 12:23:34
Didn’t know that, simple but effective :)


it's unlikely to simple if BMW designed it. Or any German.

Indeed. Or effective.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 January 2020, 13:37:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2020, 13:17:18
Quote from: Nick W on 01 January 2020, 12:49:27
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 12:23:34
Didn’t know that, simple but effective :)


it's unlikely to simple if BMW designed it. Or any German.

Indeed. Or effective.


it might be effective, but you have to read the manual of 32(not counting the legal disclaimers) closely typed pages for a device that ought to be operated with a lever marked open and closed.


On that theme:


a French design would be just as complicated, but full of flimsy parts that ought to be strong, and parts that could be flimsy made from girders. It wouldn't come with a manual


The English design would involve the lever mentioned above, but the open and closed labels would be stuck on the wrong ends. Crookedly.


The Italian mechanism would have fallen off on its first journey, so nobody knows what it looked like. Or needs a manual ;D


Etc, etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 January 2020, 13:58:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 11:31:28
Ahh, my moscky van had a lever to blank the radiator in the winter, great idea. ;D


 The British way was easier, put a bit of cardboard in front of radiator, then wonder why it keeps overheating in the spring ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 14:05:29
Or silver foil ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 January 2020, 15:39:21
Quote from: Nick W on 01 January 2020, 13:37:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 January 2020, 13:17:18
Quote from: Nick W on 01 January 2020, 12:49:27
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2020, 12:23:34
Didn’t know that, simple but effective :)


it's unlikely to simple if BMW designed it. Or any German.

Indeed. Or effective.


it might be effective, but you have to read the manual of 32(not counting the legal disclaimers) closely typed pages for a device that ought to be operated with a lever marked open and closed.


On that theme:


a French design would be just as complicated, but full of flimsy parts that ought to be strong, and parts that could be flimsy made from girders. It wouldn't come with a manual


The English design would involve the lever mentioned above, but the open and closed labels would be stuck on the wrong ends. Crookedly.


The Italian mechanism would have fallen off on its first journey, so nobody knows what it looked like. Or needs a manual ;D


Etc, etc
That neatly sums up the AMMs and of an A320  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 January 2020, 16:53:05
Had another play with airfix 1. Fully charged battery. Jump lead from battery negative to block - no change. Still showing p0201 as opposed to the previous p0204.
Swapped injectors from pot 1 and 4 over. Still shows p0201.
I think the thing to do now is to splash out £35  on a Renault-COM Bluetooth all the way from Manchester China and hope for the best.
I seriously doubt a wiring problem as it hasn't been disturbed at all, so now having thoughts of fried ECU.
I read today that Cherie Blair was on the board of Renault the same time as the bloke who arrived in Beirut in an instrument case the other day.
Had the seller of the Renault provided me with this info at the time, I would have run a mile. Might see a solicitor about this terrible lack of disclosure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 January 2020, 16:54:58
Replaced the window/mirror door switch in Mrs. AA's Astra.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 January 2020, 17:16:38
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 January 2020, 16:53:05
Had another play with airfix 1. Fully charged battery. Jump lead from battery negative to block - no change. Still showing p0201 as opposed to the previous p0204.
Swapped injectors from pot 1 and 4 over. Still shows p0201.
I think the thing to do now is to splash out £35  on a Renault-COM Bluetooth all the way from Manchester China and hope for the best.
I seriously doubt a wiring problem as it hasn't been disturbed at all, so now having thoughts of fried ECU.
I read today that Cherie Blair was on the board of Renault the same time as the bloke who arrived in Beirut in an instrument case the other day.
Had the seller of the Renault provided me with this info at the time, I would have run a mile. Might see a solicitor about this terrible lack of disclosure.

have you tired using a low watt 12v bulb as a noid light to test the wiring ? and checked loom plugs and continuity  :-\
example clicky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmo0TPBH99I)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 January 2020, 17:32:25
 Woke the V8 from its winter slumber just to run it up on the drive, for thirty minutes. Roll on April or if we believe the Dail Express, June before the snow goes away
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 02 January 2020, 16:01:34
Filled the Range Rover up average 26mpg very happy with that 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2020, 10:12:10
Got a years ticket on the Jaaaaag, no advisos :)

Not that I resolved the 2 advisos from last year  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2020, 10:13:13
Quote from: Rangie on 02 January 2020, 16:01:34
Filled the Range Rover up average 26mpg very happy with that 😎
Remind me, yours is a TDV6 RRS? Or TDV8?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 January 2020, 10:50:57
Quote from: Eboy.com on 03 January 2020, 10:13:13
Quote from: Rangie on 02 January 2020, 16:01:34
Filled the Range Rover up average 26mpg very happy with that 😎
Remind me, yours is a TDV6 RRS? Or TDV8?
.   


TDV8 RRS I was advised to avoid the V6 too many problems.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 January 2020, 11:10:38
Quote from: Rangie on 03 January 2020, 10:50:57
Quote from: Eboy.com on 03 January 2020, 10:13:13
Quote from: Rangie on 02 January 2020, 16:01:34
Filled the Range Rover up average 26mpg very happy with that 😎
Remind me, yours is a TDV6 RRS? Or TDV8?
.   


TDV8 RRS I was advised to avoid the V6 too many problems.

I think the TDV8 has just as many problems (turbos, EGRs etc), they just don't result in the crank snapping itself in half like the TD or SDV6 ;D I see lots of forum owners religiously buy a warranty every year "just in case" the engine (more than likely) eats itself.. I got a quote for a warranty on mine - £1500p/a! And people are paying that every single year, the risk of snapping a crank is seen as that high..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 January 2020, 11:36:21
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 January 2020, 11:10:38
Quote from: Rangie on 03 January 2020, 10:50:57
Quote from: Eboy.com on 03 January 2020, 10:13:13
Quote from: Rangie on 02 January 2020, 16:01:34
Filled the Range Rover up average 26mpg very happy with that 😎
Remind me, yours is a TDV6 RRS? Or TDV8?
.   


TDV8 RRS I was advised to avoid the V6 too many problems.

I think the TDV8 has just as many problems (turbos, EGRs etc), they just don't result in the crank snapping itself in half like the TD or SDV6 ;D I see lots of forum owners religiously buy a warranty every year "just in case" the engine (more than likely) eats itself.. I got a quote for a warranty on mine - £1500p/a! And people are paying that every single year, the risk of snapping a crank is seen as that high..
.   


I just put £150 per month into a savings account for maintenance  so far put £600 in & spent £55 on a  new door actuator , it's called commonsense why put cash into other peoples pockets, if you have to worry about maintenance & running costs these are a prime example of a vehicle to avoid, however the TDV8 is in my opinion the one to have, I had a budget of £13,000 the purchase price of this was only £7000 so if any disastrous mechanical failures occur they will be dealt with, have found an excellent independent who has been all over this & the only fault that needs attention shortly is the EPB.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 January 2020, 13:15:36
The two new wheel bearings in December see me up to £2,318.76 since September already.. £150pcm isn't going to cut it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 January 2020, 13:46:28
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 January 2020, 13:15:36
The two new wheel bearings in December see me up to £2,318.76 since September already.. £150pcm isn't going to cut it ;D

Ouch. That's some going! I may be in line for a new job in July that would mean losing the milk float. I was in the middle of convincing myself that I could afford a 4.4tdv8 FFRR.

Based on this, I can't.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 January 2020, 14:07:47
Depends how old it is and how many miles, really - my costs so far are an MOT, an alternator, door latch assembly, four new tyres, alignment, new battery (£180 because it was the AGM version - non AGM would have been a lot cheaper), two front wheel bearings.. all the work has been done by New Duston Garage who aren't inexpensive but aren't expensive when it comes to labour.

Would have been cheaper if I'd done it all myself - I'd have saved £500 off that cost.. but none of those things are 'unexpected' on a 10 year old car. Our other esteemed RRS owning member might get lucky and never have to replace any of those things since he bought a much lower mileage car than me - then again, they could all crap themselves tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 January 2020, 14:26:09
Hmm, not actually such a bad list when you put it like that.

I'd probably look at a 2011/12 car with c70k on the clock. Hopefully means I'd be able to change the gearbox oil before it'd been in tooo long.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 January 2020, 14:36:41
Took the Sh!troen Bingo for its MOT today and, unsurprisingly it did not pass.

But, it failed on a CV gaiter which is apparently a £25 job, so sadly I can't disown it on financial grounds just yet.  ::).

Also an advisory for rear pads which I sort when it's warmer outside.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 January 2020, 15:00:51
Quote from: Jimmy944 on 03 January 2020, 14:36:41
Took the Sh!troen Bingo for its MOT today and, unsurprisingly it did not pass.

But, it failed on a CV gaiter which is apparently a £25 job, so sadly I can't disown it on financial grounds just yet.  ::).

Also an advisory for rear pads which I sort when it's warmer outside.  ;D
I told you you'd end up feeling affection for the old girl 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 January 2020, 15:03:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 03 January 2020, 13:15:36
The two new wheel bearings in December see me up to £2,318.76 since September already.. £150pcm isn't going to cut it ;D
   


It will easily with £8,500 already sitting in my vehicle "slush fund"😀😀😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 January 2020, 16:05:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 January 2020, 17:16:38
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 January 2020, 16:53:05
Had another play with airfix 1. Fully charged battery. Jump lead from battery negative to block - no change. Still showing p0201 as opposed to the previous p0204.
Swapped injectors from pot 1 and 4 over. Still shows p0201.
I think the thing to do now is to splash out £35  on a Renault-COM Bluetooth all the way from Manchester China and hope for the best.
I seriously doubt a wiring problem as it hasn't been disturbed at all, so now having thoughts of fried ECU.
I read today that Cherie Blair was on the board of Renault the same time as the bloke who arrived in Beirut in an instrument case the other day.
Had the seller of the Renault provided me with this info at the time, I would have run a mile. Might see a solicitor about this terrible lack of disclosure.

have you tired using a low watt 12v bulb as a noid light to test the wiring ? and checked loom plugs and continuity  :-\
example clicky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmo0TPBH99I)

Might yet have to try that, but I have actually made some progress. I revisited my work and repeated it - bled injectors, checked connectors to injectors, earth connections etc and one thing I hadn't done before. I unplugged the ECU plugs and gave them a squirt of contact cleaner. It then started straight away, although was running a little rough, especially it low revs. No fault codes present or pending. I thought it might just need the replacement injector coded in.
Took it for a drive up the road but it isn't right. Feels like its running on three pots, but its a definite step forward.
Plugged the code reader in again and got P0263. Cylinder 1 contribution balance. Havent heard of that one before, but it seems its telling me cylinder one isn't firing, or isn't running properly. There can be many possible causes of this Im surprised it wasn't accompanied by an injector code, but there we are.
Still cant work out why its all cylinder 1 related now, when the original problem was with cylinder 4 injector, which has now been replaced.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 January 2020, 16:45:58
any evidence of corrosion on the ECU terminals or water ingress ? common problem with some French cars

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 January 2020, 17:29:35
No, all looked like new. A bit of research suggests it could be anything - ECU, wiring from there to injector, dirty injector, cheap supermarket fuel upsetting the fragile fuel system etc. etc.
I feel like Im getting somewhere now though, so going to keep at it as and when work and weather allows.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 January 2020, 10:53:00
Got in the car this morning, started it up and it ran perfectly normally. Just driven it for a few miles and it drove perfectly. French / Welsh electrickery is a mysterious and strange thing indeed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 January 2020, 11:45:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 January 2020, 10:53:00
Got in the car this morning, started it up and it ran perfectly normally. Just driven it for a few miles and it drove perfectly. French / Welsh electrickery is a mysterious and strange thing indeed.
well done  :y
can't fault your perseverance and it paid off
the French slut probably got jealous of you spending time with that lovely English   German Vauxhall  :-X
"OK , that's FIXED ! on to the next fault " as Andrew Camarata would say  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 January 2020, 11:48:19
Got a couple of small jobs still to do on it, which aren't related to the recent problems. Then it will be back onto the shortish list of jobs on the Omega, before it starts becoming a long list. All weather/ work/ motivation allowing of course.
Resident expert on the Renault forum reckons the crank sensor has relearned the injector opening times, which is why its now running ok. I haven't a fickin clue tbh, but as long as it stays that way...…...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2020, 18:40:38
Fitted my original front number plate to the new frame on the Trolley.

It arrived last night whilst I was at work,  and as it's only four screws, I had no excuse not to... Especially as I have probably driven 1,000 miles with the front plate in the screen ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 January 2020, 19:35:50
had the money light pop up on Mrs Builder's astra H estate  ::)
read all the modules , and looked at live data LTFT and STFT zero  but code was p0171 bank 1 lean ,
so i'm probably going to have to clean her flaps  :-X
any blank the EGR valve while i'm there
cleaned the glass ,put rainex on , just to try it

in other news ,the alternator I had to swap x-mas eve  ::) on one of the astra tractors ,was replaced FOC under warranty (ebay seller)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 January 2020, 07:18:56
Got to excited, too soon. Three miles into the journey to work last night it suddenly started running rough as a badgers arse again. Read the codes when I got to work and got P0263 again.
Im now convinced its a French conspiracy against me personally.
Too busy to bother with it during this week, so the 17 year old Vauxhall will have to come to the rescue again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 January 2020, 15:32:59
Booked the Range Rover in for new discs & pads all round & to get the electronic parking brake sorted out can't get in till the 21st but my indi comes highly recommended, looking forward to getting it up to my standard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 January 2020, 21:04:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
filled mine yesterday
range 360 miles ,wallet 85 quid thinner  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 January 2020, 21:48:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 January 2020, 21:04:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
filled mine yesterday
range 360 miles ,wallet 85 quid thinner  ::)

You're just playing at it .... my 93 litre tank is normally over the ton to brim after the low fuel light comes on and it lies to me when it tells me the range is around 500 miles  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2020, 22:00:44
Quote from: Andy B on 07 January 2020, 21:48:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 January 2020, 21:04:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
filled mine yesterday
range 360 miles ,wallet 85 quid thinner  ::)

You're just playing at it .... my 93 litre tank is normally over the ton to brim after the low fuel light comes on and it lies to me when it tells me the range is around 500 miles  ;D ;D
Diesel is the only answer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 January 2020, 23:23:52
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2020, 22:00:44
Quote from: Andy B on 07 January 2020, 21:48:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 January 2020, 21:04:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
filled mine yesterday
range 360 miles ,wallet 85 quid thinner  ::)

You're just playing at it .... my 93 litre tank is normally over the ton to brim after the low fuel light comes on and it lies to me when it tells me the range is around 500 miles  ;D ;D
Diesel is the only answer.

It IS diseasal  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 January 2020, 07:24:44
Ordered another one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2020, 09:33:11
£60 for 400 miles on proper fuel ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 January 2020, 11:08:29
Quote from: Andy B on 07 January 2020, 23:23:52
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2020, 22:00:44
Quote from: Andy B on 07 January 2020, 21:48:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 January 2020, 21:04:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
filled mine yesterday
range 360 miles ,wallet 85 quid thinner  ::)

You're just playing at it .... my 93 litre tank is normally over the ton to brim after the low fuel light comes on and it lies to me when it tells me the range is around 500 miles  ;D ;D
Diesel is the only answer.

It IS diseasal  ::)
Well.....it must weigh about seven ton.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 January 2020, 15:20:16
Ordered a Bluetooth diagnostic thingy for Airfix 1. I hope to work out how to use it when it arrives and finally cure its Frenchness.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2020, 17:41:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 January 2020, 21:04:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
filled mine yesterday
range 360 miles ,wallet 85 quid thinner  ::)
Mine was about £85 today, but the range was then reading 515m

It was nowhere near empty, but getting fuel around these parts is becoming a bit of a pain if you refuse to use the local BP, and their £1.43
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2020, 17:50:23
And I thought £1.29 was getting expensive :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2020, 17:53:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2020, 17:50:23
And I thought £1.29 was getting expensive :o
I paid £1.309 at Tesco today, seeing as they had 25% of their diesel pumps working, which is 25% better than most days.  Actually, they have been so bad for so long, people don't bother going there any more, so there was only a minimal queue time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 January 2020, 18:15:51
£1.239 at Costco Avonmouth yesterday.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2020, 18:24:37
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 January 2020, 18:15:51
£1.239 at Costco Avonmouth yesterday.  :y
None of the warehouses around here sell fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 January 2020, 18:41:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 January 2020, 07:18:56
Got to excited, too soon. Three miles into the journey to work last night it suddenly started running rough as a badgers arse again. Read the codes when I got to work and got P0263 again.
Im now convinced its a French conspiracy against me personally.
Too busy to bother with it during this week, so the 17 year old Vauxhall will have to come to the rescue again.
oh dear  :(
Worth a read
clicky  (https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0263/)

wondering if any debris got into the rail when apart  :-\

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 January 2020, 15:20:16
Ordered a Bluetooth diagnostic thingy for Airfix 1. I hope to work out how to use it when it arrives and finally cure its Frenchness.

is it worth doing another leak test , before the bluetooth thing even comes
P0263 should not be a complete missfire/running on 3 cylinders 
has number 1 injector been removed at all ? if so, any blow around the injector (duff seal ,loosing compression round the injector ) a poor seal could throw a P0263
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 January 2020, 18:49:49
£1.25 here in hoofland, that's for proper fuel, not the stuff the company motor runs on,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 January 2020, 18:53:48
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 January 2020, 17:41:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 January 2020, 21:04:37
Quote from: mantaray on 07 January 2020, 20:19:05
Filled up with fuel again. ;D ;D ;D ;D
filled mine yesterday
range 360 miles ,wallet 85 quid thinner  ::)
Mine was about £85 today, but the range was then reading 515m

It was nowhere near empty, but getting fuel around these parts is becoming a bit of a pain if you refuse to use the local BP, and their £1.43
mine wasn't empty or the fuel light on  , the boot is definitely NOT empty of tools etc  :D
 so I don't imagine the fuel level sender and trip computer can take into account the  lowered stance of the rear end (heavy)  :-\
also, I imagine the 360 range figure may take into account previous trips and consumption  :-\
I doubt such info is in the manual ,not that i've ever read it  ;D

I didn't notice the cost per liter ,not looked recently ,maybe i should shop around when filling up  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2020, 19:18:54
My cheapest is reliably Sainsbugs in Crawley, which whilst on my commute, doesn't open until 6am... and although that is my official finish time, job and knock sometimes sees me two hours early ::) so if the light is on, I fuel up wherever is open...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 08 January 2020, 20:34:08
I'm running a 2.6 auto on LPG, get about 200 -250 mile to 60L of LPG £33 + a £50 petrol once every 3 months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 January 2020, 20:39:43
Put about £30 a week of diesel in the Range Rover & about £25 a week of Petrol  in the Subaru the RR does no short runs or town work at all & averages about 26mpg the Subaru does all the town & short journeys and averages 24mpg. Fuel is either BP or Sainsbury's.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 January 2020, 22:35:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 January 2020, 18:41:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 January 2020, 07:18:56
Got to excited, too soon. Three miles into the journey to work last night it suddenly started running rough as a badgers arse again. Read the codes when I got to work and got P0263 again.
Im now convinced its a French conspiracy against me personally.
Too busy to bother with it during this week, so the 17 year old Vauxhall will have to come to the rescue again.
oh dear  :(
Worth a read
clicky  (https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0263/)

wondering if any debris got into the rail when apart  :-\

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 January 2020, 15:20:16
Ordered a Bluetooth diagnostic thingy for Airfix 1. I hope to work out how to use it when it arrives and finally cure its Frenchness.

is it worth doing another leak test , before the bluetooth thing even comes
P0263 should not be a complete missfire/running on 3 cylinders 
has number 1 injector been removed at all ? if so, any blow around the injector (duff seal ,loosing compression round the injector ) a poor seal could throw a P0263

Wont have time to look at it again before Saturday, and Bluetooth thingy is due to arrive around then, so it depends if it gets here by then, whether I investigate other things, or just plug it in and see what it throws up.
Btw, the code later changed to injector no.1 open circuit, so may well need another injector. We shall see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 January 2020, 23:39:49
That car needs to vanish.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 January 2020, 00:19:39
If I could afford to replace it, it would have already gone.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 January 2020, 07:30:03
I guess I get through around £80-100 of fuel a week all in (depends how many overnights I get with magic fuel tanks/cells), 800 ish miles
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 January 2020, 21:53:40
Collected the Sh!troen Bingo plus a fresh MOT certificate in exchange for £18.

Given that the CV boot had only come loose and needed a new retaining clip, I may have just paid for an £18 zip tie, but nevermind.

Another year's glorious motoring awaits  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 15:32:41
Drove my lovely plastic Welsh hatchback for several trouble free miles - which was nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 15 January 2020, 17:37:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 15:32:41
Drove my lovely plastic Welsh hatchback for several trouble free miles - which was nice.

What have you done to it to allow this to happen ??? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 January 2020, 17:45:05
Quote from: henryd on 15 January 2020, 17:37:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 15:32:41
Drove my lovely plastic Welsh hatchback for several trouble free miles - which was nice.

What have you done to it to allow this to happen ??? :D
Put it in the Omega...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 January 2020, 18:23:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 15:32:41
Drove my crappy plastic French hatchback for several trouble free miles - which was nice.
did the obd plug sort the fuel delivery codes :-\  well done finally sorting it  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 19:02:00
To recap - number 4 injector packed up, and it took me a while and some head scratching to diagnose, then replace it.
Then immediately after the car produced various codes relating to number 1 injector, which was puzzling to say the least.
It would run but only on 3 pots.
Lots of trying checking various things, in between spending much time at work and waiting for some dry weather meant it dragged on for weeks.
Bought a Bluetooth diagnostics thingy last week, which gave the same fault codes and lots of live data I didn't understand.
Went back to basics today, and had a think. I had swapped injectors from pot 1 to pot 4 but the fault codes stayed the same so the problem wasn't the injector but somewhere before it.
Then with the engine running, pulled the connector from pot 2 and measured the voltage, which was just over 2 volts. Did the same on pot 1 and got the same result.
Logic told me the only thing left was a bad connection between the plug and injector. Carefully bent the little contacts on the plug inwards slightly and hey presto. All is well again.
Dave the builder told me to check connections at the plugs quite a while ago. Should have took it more seriously than I did.
Thanks for all the advice and encouragement, and even the solution in the end Dave.
Your a star.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 January 2020, 19:27:40
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 19:02:00
......
Dave the builder .....
Your a fellow French car sufferer
FTFY
glad you got it sorted, the plug to injector and injector loom seem a common fail ,go brittle with the heat  :(

at least you now have the diagnostic software for the next fault that pops up  :D  :-X  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 January 2020, 21:29:04
Great nice to see this being sorted. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 23:13:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 January 2020, 19:27:40
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 19:02:00
......
Dave the builder .....
Your a fellow French car sufferer
FTFY
glad you got it sorted, the plug to injector and injector loom seem a common fail ,go brittle with the heat  :(

at least you now have the diagnostic software for the next fault that pops up  :D  :-X  :P

Yep, its actually quite a useful little tool. Claims to be able to code keys and injectors for example. So I shall keep it as long as I keep the car. Im sure I will need it again.
Thanks again for the help. The Renault forum wasn't much help at all. The resident guru,s favourite advice to members with cars that wont run or difficult t start, is to spray easy start or brake cleaner down he inlet and keep spraying it until it runs properly !
When I told him at was the juice of satan and wouldn't have it anywhere near my car he seemed less keen to offer advice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 17 January 2020, 20:14:41
Got my 20 year old Renault clit 1.2 thru it's annual MOT.

Passed with no advisories. Well chuffed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 17 January 2020, 21:57:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2020, 23:13:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 January 2020, 19:27:40
at least you now have the diagnostic software for the next fault that pops up  :D  :-X  :P

Yep, its actually quite a useful little tool. Claims to be able to code keys and injectors for example. So I shall keep it as long as I keep the car. Im sure I will need it again.

I have the VW/Audi version (OBDEleven Pro) that gets in to all of the modules on my Audi, live data, code reading and long code programming. I've switched on various functions that the manufacturer chose not to tick as an option, even though the function was on the vehicle. Mine can be used for programming so I can change the way some of the features work. I've even programmed it so that the indicators work.  ::)
I only bought it so that I could service my own brakes as it has EPB, so they need to be opened electrically.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 January 2020, 15:52:30
Back to the Omega today as Airfix 1 is back on the road. Changed the knocking n/s balljoint for a shiny new one and cleaned up the inner  faces of the front discs. Will need new front discs some time this year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 January 2020, 17:55:26
Washed the Range Rover, it was absolutely filthy worked several days in a row due to "trouble at the factory" the roads are filthy with mud from the tractors etc. Car goes in on Tuesday for all new pads & discs so wanted it looking cared for..😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 January 2020, 08:58:51
I noticed that the heated front screen (Ford style) on the Range Rover is rather 'patchy' .. left side works fairly well, drivers side is mostly not working. D'oh. I guess that needs a new screen given the randomness of it (rather than the whole left/right split).

Rear heated screen also doesn't work but that's a common failure - the connector comes adrift under the spoiler. Another reason to get in there and I can fix the camera (back-to-front image, another common fault .. new camera module is ~£200 but thankfully a kind soul gifted me one) at the same time.

Bloody unreliable Ran.. oh, hey Rangie  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 January 2020, 17:44:24
All of which only reinforces the resistance to buying an older JLR product... Trolley replacement shortlist consists of five different Mercs and an interesting Ovlov estate... But partly depends on making the Trolley last long enough to save for a decent replacement. If it doesn't then I may have to slum it in another £300 shitter :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 20 January 2020, 19:33:28
 Looked at the state of the Zaf from all the crap on the road then thought I had better clean the number plate at least as nothing was legable any more
Downside of living rural
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 January 2020, 19:38:27
Quote from: aaronjb on 20 January 2020, 08:58:51
I noticed that the heated front screen (Ford style) on the Range Rover is rather 'patchy' .. left side works fairly well, drivers side is mostly not working. D'oh. I guess that needs a new screen given the randomness of it (rather than the whole left/right split).

Rear heated screen also doesn't work but that's a common failure - the connector comes adrift under the spoiler. Another reason to get in there and I can fix the camera (back-to-front image, another common fault .. new camera module is ~£200 but thankfully a kind soul gifted me one) at the same time.

Bloody unreliable Ran.. oh, hey Rangie  ;D ;D
.   

Only problems I've had are the rear door actuators both now replaced going in on Wednesday for all new discs & pads ,found a really good independent in Peterborough who comes highly recommended, also asked him to give it a complete "healthcheck" to see if anything else requires attention.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 January 2020, 21:55:23
Not really what i did to it, apart from getting it filthy, but what i did with it. Drove Wifey to Addenbrookes early this morning. Horrible damp, foggy, shitty drive but got there ok. Coming home this afternoon it was very dull and dismal, but the number of drivers, mostly young women, going along with just the DRL,s on and nothing  at the rear was quite an eye opener. Also loads of cars with obliterated rear number plates too. Never saw one cop car either there or back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 January 2020, 08:16:58
I don't understand why manufacturers have moved away from having some rear lighting operating with the drls.My V70 uses the dip beam for the front drls but also turns on the rear lights including number plate lights,in fact the only lighting I don't get[with possible exception on main beam-I can't swear to that as I've never used main beam other than as a "flash"]is the backlighting for the dashboard/controls.I still think part of the problem with people not turning on their lights these days is because the majority of cars now light up the dashboard all the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2020, 15:53:52
Washed both of them. This gave me a feeling of great satisfaction because Im a sad bastid. The Omega has been filthy for the last week, and it has really annoyed me every time I looked at it.
When I was drying it, I noticed a small patch of lacquer missing on the roof. Approx. shape of the average bird shit. Feeling pissed off again now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 January 2020, 22:48:37
Dumped it in the car park at work and spent the morning ragging the arse of a Unimog U500 ready for the snow we aren't going to get in February :D Which was nice... 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 January 2020, 21:35:18
Picked the Range Rover up from my indie, new rear discs & pads + wear sensor + new brake pipes both front suspension arms replaced+ bonnet alarm sensor replaced and finally 4 wheel alignment & tracking total £1154 of which labour was £420 car drives even  better now, booked in for major service on the 11th of March, before I left he let me have a drive of his 5 litre supercharged RR very nice indeed !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Davies on 26 January 2020, 19:36:35
After all the family related stuff, Got into garage and finally got to the point of organising tools to start restoration project - the plan was to get the back seat out and pull the carpet to assess the state of the floor pans. Been procrastinating on the start for several months!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 January 2020, 10:15:19
Quote from: Rangie on 24 January 2020, 21:35:18
Picked the Range Rover up from my indie, new rear discs & pads + wear sensor + new brake pipes both front suspension arms replaced+ bonnet alarm sensor replaced and finally 4 wheel alignment & tracking total £1154 of which labour was £420 car drives even  better now, booked in for major service on the 11th of March, before I left he let me have a drive of his 5 litre supercharged RR very nice indeed !

Had the pleasure of a few 405s with that in (plus many an F-Type), quite a hoot to drive!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2020, 17:22:58
Got an MOT on the Battlebus.

Replaced the headlight bulbs on the XJ *again*, which is a bumper off job. Bloody idiots.

Put a 1k resistor in TBE's LPG loom until I can work out what sensor I need, and acquire one....   ...and changed the settings so it wont flick onto gas for at least 2 mins after starting, seeing as the LPG ECU thinks the coolant is constantly 89C ;D

Driven all of them here, there and everywhere, as it seems I'm allergic to the shit hire cars I keep getting. Mainly Nissan Jokes and Qashtwonks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 January 2020, 17:33:08
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 30 January 2020, 17:22:58
Got an MOT on the Battlebus.


Welcome back
Congratulations on the MOT pass
another years "luxury" motoring  off-site storage  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 30 January 2020, 17:37:04
Glad you,re back TB, they were getting worried about where you were. :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2020, 17:40:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 January 2020, 17:33:08
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 30 January 2020, 17:22:58
Got an MOT on the Battlebus.


Welcome back
Congratulations on the MOT pass
another years "luxury" motoring  off-site storage  :)
Mrs TB has nicked the Battlebus for a few days until I properly sort her LPG.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2020, 17:41:27
Except Tuesday, when I took it to Sheffield to collect a significant amount of stuff.  That had in down on its springs ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 January 2020, 16:39:23
Had the Range Rover professionally valeted , looks a million dollars now😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 January 2020, 17:42:58
Mopped out the Mondeo's spare wheel well which has taken to becoming a pond after a wet spell.  ::)

I'll have to get the silicone out when and if climate change will give us a break with some dry weather!  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2020, 17:46:19
Washed it yesterday and emptied all my crap out of it in anticipation of replacing it tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2020, 18:29:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2020, 17:46:19
Washed it yesterday and emptied all my crap out of it in anticipation of replacing it tomorrow...
part EXing it against that £120K lotus Carlton  :-\
Your MPG will go down  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2020, 18:31:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 January 2020, 17:42:58
Mopped out the Mondeo's spare wheel well which has taken to becoming a pond after a wet spell.  ::)

I'll have to get the silicone out when and if climate change will give us a break with some dry weather!  :-\

Buy some gold-fish and a fountain
it's quite relaxing sitting by the pond with a can,  watching the fish  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 January 2020, 18:39:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 January 2020, 18:31:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 January 2020, 17:42:58
Mopped out the Mondeo's spare wheel well which has taken to becoming a pond after a wet spell.  ::)

I'll have to get the silicone out when and if climate change will give us a break with some dry weather!  :-\

Buy some gold-fish and a fountain
it's quite relaxing sitting by the pond with a can,  watching the fish  :y

If I can't find where it's getting in, I'll drill a hole in the spare wheel well...  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 January 2020, 18:51:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 January 2020, 18:39:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 January 2020, 18:31:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 January 2020, 17:42:58
Mopped out the Mondeo's spare wheel well which has taken to becoming a pond after a wet spell.  ::)

I'll have to get the silicone out when and if climate change will give us a break with some dry weather!  :-\

Buy some gold-fish and a fountain
it's quite relaxing sitting by the pond with a can,  watching the fish  :y

If I can't find where it's getting in, I'll drill a hole in the spare wheel well...  :-X

that would reduce the amount of water for the goldfish to swim round in  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2020, 18:59:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 January 2020, 18:29:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2020, 17:46:19
Washed it yesterday and emptied all my crap out of it in anticipation of replacing it tomorrow...
part EXing it against that £120K lotus Carlton  :-\
Your MPG will go down  ;D
No and Almost certainly...

In that order ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Davies on 31 January 2020, 19:39:07

Started restoration project - seats out, carpet removed, started removing trim.
Tried to include image links here
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Post by: Davies on 31 January 2020, 19:41:58
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Post by: Davies on 31 January 2020, 19:44:00
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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 31 January 2020, 20:38:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 January 2020, 18:39:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 January 2020, 18:31:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 January 2020, 17:42:58
Mopped out the Mondeo's spare wheel well which has taken to becoming a pond after a wet spell.  ::)

I'll have to get the silicone out when and if climate change will give us a break with some dry weather!  :-\

Buy some gold-fish and a fountain
it's quite relaxing sitting by the pond with a can,  watching the fish  :y

If I can't find where it's getting in, I'll drill a hole in the spare wheel well...  :-X
Did that just last week. :-[ Well, it,s only a sodding Vectra. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2020, 20:54:15
There's usually a rubber bung in there somewhere. On my last astra, the passenger door kept filling up at the bottom, loose trim at the window, I guess. I just removed the two rubber bungs from the bottom of the door.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 31 January 2020, 21:16:46
Quote from: STEMO on 31 January 2020, 20:54:15
There's usually a rubber bung in there somewhere. On my last astra, the passenger door kept filling up at the bottom, loose trim at the window, I guess. I just removed the two rubber bungs from the bottom of the door.
Couldn't prise the plastic bungs out, so just drilled a 6mm hole beside them. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2020, 23:04:38
Quote from: ronnyd on 31 January 2020, 21:16:46
Quote from: STEMO on 31 January 2020, 20:54:15
There's usually a rubber bung in there somewhere. On my last astra, the passenger door kept filling up at the bottom, loose trim at the window, I guess. I just removed the two rubber bungs from the bottom of the door.
Couldn't prise the plastic bungs out, so just drilled a 6mm hole beside them. :y
Where's that face palm smiley...  ::)

Might have been less corrosion friendly to drill through the grommet :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 February 2020, 15:20:24
Who cares DG, i don't love like the Desmond. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2020, 15:38:09
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 February 2020, 15:20:24
Who cares DG, i don't love like the Desmond. :'(
No excuse for being retarded ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 February 2020, 17:30:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2020, 15:38:09
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 February 2020, 15:20:24
Who cares DG, i don't love like the Desmond. :'(
No excuse for being retarded ;D
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Thanks, moron ::)
Apologies for that, i tried not to sink to your level, but failed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2020, 17:58:25
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 February 2020, 17:30:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2020, 15:38:09
Quote from: ronnyd on 01 February 2020, 15:20:24
Who cares DG, i don't love like the Desmond. :'(
No excuse for being retarded ;D
[/quote
Thanks, moron ::)
Apologies for that, i tried not to sink to your level, but failed.
Thanks :y (http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/03/the-words-moron-imbecile-and-idiot-mean-different-things/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 February 2020, 19:32:54
Put a new sidelight bulb in the 960[first thing I've had to buy for it in nearly a year of ownership].
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 February 2020, 19:47:40
 Drove the filthy Zaf to Chatham and bought a load of new old stock Viceroy panels. Must wash the Zaf soon before the molehills start again ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 February 2020, 10:29:36
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 30 January 2020, 17:22:58
Replaced the headlight bulbs on the XJ *again*, which is a bumper off job. Bloody idiots.
Gixer must be lurking, as he reminds me it wasn't as straightforward as I made out ;D


To replace a headlight bulb, you have to remove the headlight.
To remove the headlight, you have to remove the bumper.
To remove the bumper, you have to remove the wheelarch liner.
To remove the liner, you have to remove the wheels.
To remove the wheels, you have to remove the crap, junk, pathetic, useless, poor, unreliable wheelnuts JLR inherited from Ford, which is where the troubles started.


Hence, rather than the £50 each no-name short life bulbs from the usual online bulb sellers, I spend £144 from a reputable supplier for top notch Osrams.  Worth the extra £44 if I don't have to do it for another 5yrs - the Halfords junk lasted less than 2yrs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2020, 11:38:13
I am unsure why any of that actually surprises you  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 02 February 2020, 14:07:41
Sworn. A lot. But got new front springs on and gave the brakes a strip and clean. Getting there!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 February 2020, 15:56:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2020, 11:38:13
I am unsure why any of that actually surprises you  ;D

Its what passes for design these days apparently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2020, 16:06:33
Drove it to Redditch in the rather optimistic hope of leaving it there...

Unfortunately the car I went to see was a £400 restoration project and not the £900 daily driver it was advertised as...

Yes it has a years ticket, but the tester was clearly blind as he completely missed the two fist sized holes in the front inner wings and a broken seat belt buckle :-X

It would be fair to say that the pictures were, um, generous  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 February 2020, 16:35:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2020, 16:06:33
Drove it to Redditch in the rather optimistic hope of leaving it there...

Unfortunately the car I went to see was a £400 restoration project and not the £900 daily driver it was advertised as...

Yes it has a years ticket, but the tester was clearly blind as he completely missed the two fist sized holes in the front inner wings and a broken seat belt buckle :-X

It would be fair to say that the pictures were, um, generous  ;D

MOT standards vary frighteningly  :o
always worth giving a car a good look over, even if it does have "12 months MOT"
well done for walking away and good luck with your search  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2020, 17:09:26
It did at least confirm the choice of car as it was the first time I have actually had a close look at one ;)

Couple more on the short list :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 February 2020, 22:04:32
Replaced front wheel bearing. New breaker bar made the job nice and easy  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Davies on 04 February 2020, 22:29:27
Cleaned up the rear seats on the restoration project tonight. Covers in reasonable condition, but, years of dirt under.
Will have another inspection of the floor tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 February 2020, 23:08:14
Fitted all new wiper blades on SWMBOs Forester, MOT  next week don't want it failing on something simple.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 February 2020, 16:23:14
Forgotten where I parked the Velar, so taking yet another work hack instead (will get the workshop to find it tomorrow), thankfully its a full fat X152
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Davies on 05 February 2020, 21:36:47
Inspection of floor - some rust repair required, but, nothing terrible. Firewall and inner wings look good. Some repair required to back of boot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 February 2020, 14:33:41
Fitted all new wiper blades on the Range Rover.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2020, 12:04:43
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 05 February 2020, 16:23:14
Forgotten where I parked
Thank god, there was me thinking it was just me with dementia.  Nice to know it affects you young'uns as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2020, 12:07:31
Had visions of recovering it, but she managed to limp it home.  So checked it, ragged it, agree there is a fault, and sent her out for the day in it.  What could possibly go wrong?

I suspect I will have to go looking for the spare car later, but as per the great Fuse 19, I ain't got a scooby doo where I left it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:30:49
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:07:31
Had visions of recovering it, but she managed to limp it home.  So checked it, ragged it, agree there is a fault, and sent her out for the day in it.  What could possibly go wrong?

I suspect I will have to go looking for the spare car later, but as per the great Fuse 19, I ain't got a scooby doo where I left it ;D
you should fit a tracker
such an expensive driveable commodity like a Zafira A tractor needs  keeping track of  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2020, 12:40:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:30:49
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:07:31
Had visions of recovering it, but she managed to limp it home.  So checked it, ragged it, agree there is a fault, and sent her out for the day in it.  What could possibly go wrong?

I suspect I will have to go looking for the spare car later, but as per the great Fuse 19, I ain't got a scooby doo where I left it ;D
you should fit a tracker
such an expensive driveable commodity like a Zafira A tractor needs  keeping track of  :y
It uses enough electricity when its "lost" without a tracker :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:45:17
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:40:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:30:49
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:07:31
Had visions of recovering it, but she managed to limp it home.  So checked it, ragged it, agree there is a fault, and sent her out for the day in it.  What could possibly go wrong?

I suspect I will have to go looking for the spare car later, but as per the great Fuse 19, I ain't got a scooby doo where I left it ;D
you should fit a tracker
such an expensive driveable commodity like a Zafira A tractor needs  keeping track of  :y
It uses enough electricity when its "lost" without a tracker :P
buy a decent BIG battery  ::)  money well spent on ANY car  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2020, 12:48:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:45:17
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:40:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:30:49
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:07:31
Had visions of recovering it, but she managed to limp it home.  So checked it, ragged it, agree there is a fault, and sent her out for the day in it.  What could possibly go wrong?

I suspect I will have to go looking for the spare car later, but as per the great Fuse 19, I ain't got a scooby doo where I left it ;D
you should fit a tracker
such an expensive driveable commodity like a Zafira A tractor needs  keeping track of  :y
It uses enough electricity when its "lost" without a tracker :P
buy a decent BIG battery  ::)  money well spent on ANY car  :y
Ignoring the fact that its current batt is probably about as physically big as it can take, the issue is being left for long periods.  We know that partial discharge permanently damages the battery, so I try not to let it discharge too much and use or charge it every few weeks :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 08 February 2020, 13:17:46
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:48:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:45:17
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:40:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2020, 12:30:49
Quote from: Yodel-Odel-a-Eboy.com on 08 February 2020, 12:07:31
Had visions of recovering it, but she managed to limp it home.  So checked it, ragged it, agree there is a fault, and sent her out for the day in it.  What could possibly go wrong?

I suspect I will have to go looking for the spare car later, but as per the great Fuse 19, I ain't got a scooby doo where I left it ;D
you should fit a tracker
such an expensive driveable commodity like a Zafira A tractor needs  keeping track of  :y
It uses enough electricity when its "lost" without a tracker :P
buy a decent BIG battery  ::)  money well spent on ANY car  :y
Ignoring the fact that its current batt is probably about as physically big as it can take, the issue is being left for long periods.  We know that partial discharge permanently damages the battery, so I try not to let it discharge too much and use or charge it every few weeks :) When I know where it is ......


FTFY   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 February 2020, 18:38:49
De-bushed some new Lemforder wishbones. That's about the extent of my energy for a Sunday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 February 2020, 10:52:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 09 February 2020, 18:38:49
De-bushed some new Lemforder wishbones. That's about the extent of my energy for a Sunday.


takes about 30 seconds with a ratchet and spanner:


https://www.dropbox.com/s/56mfp6cxdqzk6v4/CompleteAssemby.jpg?raw=1



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 February 2020, 18:43:43
Fitted a pair of LED rear number plate lights on the Range Rover.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 February 2020, 18:51:45
Sworn. Like a trooper.

And got the courtesy car home, which is a bloody lovely condition old Galant, so I gave it a wash and polish. It scrubs up really well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 February 2020, 20:23:16
Fitted some rear pads to the Sh!troen as, unlike Mrs 944 I couldn't ignore the grinding noise  ::).

Anyone who thinks French cars are poorly designed needs to think again... There is no way you could make car components so arse achingly difficult to work with without some serious thought and a very clear design brief.  >:(

Took me over an hour and a half (a personal best/worst) to get it done, but that included the time needed to grind a 15mm spanner down to suitable thinness and a cup of tea to vent my frustrations.

In other news, I bought the pads from Eurocr@p parts. Price was reasonable, staff were helpful, and they were the right parts  :o. I think this is the most surprising thing to have happened to me so far this year     
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 12 February 2020, 22:04:24
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 February 2020, 18:51:45
Sworn. Like a trooper.

And got the courtesy car home, which is a bloody lovely condition old Galant, so I gave it a wash and polish. It scrubs up really well.

Nice car,I still miss my old v6 :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 February 2020, 22:08:54
Quote from: henryd on 12 February 2020, 22:04:24
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 February 2020, 18:51:45
Sworn. Like a trooper.

And got the courtesy car home, which is a bloody lovely condition old Galant, so I gave it a wash and polish. It scrubs up really well.

Nice car,I still miss my old v6 :'(

Yes I had a Galant as well.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 February 2020, 22:52:21
Ahh I had a tredia turbo  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 February 2020, 10:58:33
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 February 2020, 22:08:54
Quote from: henryd on 12 February 2020, 22:04:24
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 February 2020, 18:51:45
Sworn. Like a trooper.

And got the courtesy car home, which is a bloody lovely condition old Galant, so I gave it a wash and polish. It scrubs up really well.

Nice car,I still miss my old v6 :'(

Yes I had a Galant as well.  :y


mine was a Legnum. The only interesting thing about it was the parts prices, which are either hilarious or terrifying depending on whether you intended actually buying them or not....... Mitsubishi also manage to make what is a fairly expensive car feel really cheap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 February 2020, 15:02:21
Just received two engine mounts for the MV6 £49 all in, took nearly a week to come from Germany Autodoc,  but look good quality Make is..Optimal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 February 2020, 19:04:15
Drank coffee and ate a sausage baguette while Serek fitted wishbones (re-using the front poly bushes of course!). Cheers Serek  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 February 2020, 19:39:41
Fitted a cam belt kit and waterpump to another of the astra H fleet (no record of it being done ,100K )
the belt had been changed before ,but not the tensioner or idle pulley  ::)
bearings where very ropey ,not far off failing , i knew there was a bearing noise, thought it was the aux tensioner pulley ,that just needed re-packing with grease .
so ,even if you have a stamp or history that a belt has been changed , it may be just that ,the belt ,NOT the bearings,idler ,tensioner  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2020, 19:49:43
VX have form for that...  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 February 2020, 20:08:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2020, 19:49:43
VX have form for that...  :-X
it was a gates belt ,GM part number ,so you could well be right DG  ::)

probably when it was sold to the second keeper
buyer says can you replace the cam belt to the dealer , so they do JUST that  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2020, 10:24:30
Fitted a new temp sensor on the LPG system, but for speed it was a no-name one with no info. It measured 5k, so I set it as one of the 5k sensors supported by the (old, v7 I think ;D) Stag software.  Runs lumpy as frick until warmed up, and blows the trims right out, so she uses on it petrol until its fully warm, and then she manually switches over.

In the depths of time - 10yrs ago when fitted - I suspect I might have played with temperature compensation, so I need to have a look. But its phishing down, its windy, its cold, and most importantly, "its not my car"


Other than that, I've been stuck in a shitbox Corsa most of the week, but fortunately I was chauffeured everywhere. A revving little bugger, but needed another gear for long dual carraigeways.  Beats the last hire car we had, and god awful 69 plate Qasqai that crippled me for days afterwards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2020, 10:26:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2020, 19:49:43
VX have form for that...  :-X
All franchise dealers do.  In fact, you'd be lucky if they even changed the belt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 11:40:30
Mine's in for a cambelt on Wednesday. I made sure that the youth who booked it in wrote 'cambelt, tensioner, roller and water pump' in the book.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 February 2020, 12:01:44
Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 11:40:30
Mine's in for a cambelt on Wednesday. I made sure that the youth who booked it in wrote 'cambelt, tensioner, roller and water pump' in the book.
I'd ask for the old parts to be put in your boot Uncle Stemo
and check the invoice lists the parts or a part number that relates to a kit  :y
oh , and they stamp it in your service book
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 12:21:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 February 2020, 12:01:44
Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 11:40:30
Mine's in for a cambelt on Wednesday. I made sure that the youth who booked it in wrote 'cambelt, tensioner, roller and water pump' in the book.
I'd ask for the old parts to be put in your boot Uncle Stemo
and check the invoice lists the parts or a part number that relates to a kit  :y
oh , and they stamp it in your service book
It's a local independent garage that I trust, Dave. Not everyone is out to rip you off and this outfit have been doing my cars for about five years now. It's the one with spider man on the roof.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 February 2020, 12:43:11
Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 12:21:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 February 2020, 12:01:44
Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 11:40:30
Mine's in for a cambelt on Wednesday. I made sure that the youth who booked it in wrote 'cambelt, tensioner, roller and water pump' in the book.
I'd ask for the old parts to be put in your boot Uncle Stemo
and check the invoice lists the parts or a part number that relates to a kit  :y
oh , and they stamp it in your service book
It's a local independent garage that I trust, Dave. Not everyone is out to rip you off and this outfit have been doing my cars for about five years now. It's the one with spider man on the roof.  ;D
OK  :y
I thought you where taking it to a Vauxhall main stealer  :-[
so spiderman keeps an eye on them to make sure they don't rip you off  :o
what's he going to do ,shoot a sticky web at em if they don't replace all the parts  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 12:55:42
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 February 2020, 12:43:11
Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 12:21:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 February 2020, 12:01:44
Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 11:40:30
Mine's in for a cambelt on Wednesday. I made sure that the youth who booked it in wrote 'cambelt, tensioner, roller and water pump' in the book.
I'd ask for the old parts to be put in your boot Uncle Stemo
and check the invoice lists the parts or a part number that relates to a kit  :y
oh , and they stamp it in your service book
It's a local independent garage that I trust, Dave. Not everyone is out to rip you off and this outfit have been doing my cars for about five years now. It's the one with spider man on the roof.  ;D
OK  :y
I thought you where taking it to a Vauxhall main stealer  :-[
so spiderman keeps an eye on them to make sure they don't rip you off  :o
what's he going to do ,shoot a sticky web at em if they don't replace all the parts  ;D :D
There's got to be a certain amount of trust between any consumer and the tradespeople they employ. Even builders. I'll bet you've done jobs where the customer has parked their arse in a chair in the corner and watched you like a hawk all day. Not nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 12:58:50
The GM (Fiat) Diesel engine in not hard to do a cambelt on. Drivers side wheel and arch liner off. Engine mount off. Cam cover off. One roller, one tensioner and waterpump all within easy reach. On the YouTube vids, no locking kit is used.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 February 2020, 16:04:56
Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 12:55:42
I'll bet you've done jobs where the customer has parked their arse in a chair in the corner and watched you like a hawk all day. Not nice.
yep , I just explain what i'm doing to them , if they keep me talking then it slows the job down  :(

Quote from: STEMO on 15 February 2020, 12:58:50
The GM (Fiat) Diesel engine in not hard to do a cambelt on. Drivers side wheel and arch liner off. Engine mount off. Cam cover off. One roller, one tensioner and waterpump all within easy reach. On the YouTube vids, no locking kit is used.
indeed , most cam belts are simple to a competent spanner monkey
I think the only belt that is 'relatively complicated' is the V6 Omega one   ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 February 2020, 16:15:47
Front discs and pads on the daughters Corsa.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 February 2020, 15:40:13
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\

A mere bagatelle for a man of your wealth. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 16:08:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 February 2020, 15:40:13
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\

A mere bagatelle for a man of your wealth. :)
Hmmmm....I was a bit surprised at that price, I must admit. Vauxhall quoted my mate (exactly the same car) £410, and they would use genuine parts, proper Vx coolant and given me a courtesy car. But, as Al said in another thread, they tend to only change the belt and waterpump, leaving the tensioner to go bang at a later date.
I got it done now because, not being able to get a definitive answer on the interval, I went on what my mate said Vauxhall told him......6 years or 100,000 miles. Today he tells me he won't be getting his done till September. When I told him that would be seven years, he said Vauxhall said it would be okay till then. Grrrrrrrr......... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 19 February 2020, 19:11:49
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
My indie charged me £290 for cambelt and aux belt tensioner change on my Vectra C.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 February 2020, 20:55:11

Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
£100 for the Gates kit with waterpump 2.0 diesel astra J
if they buy the  belt, pump, tensioner, idler separate  it adds up to much more
about £20 of coolant IF it was replaced
£320 ex VAT
so 200 labour
or they brought the bits separate

jobs done ,so forget about it for another 6, 7 ,10  :-\  years  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:11:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 February 2020, 20:55:11

Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
£100 for the Gates kit with waterpump 2.0 diesel astra J
if they buy the  belt, pump, tensioner, idler separate  it adds up to much more
about £20 of coolant IF it was replaced
£320 ex VAT
so 200 labour
or they brought the bits separate

jobs done ,so forget about it for another 6, 7 ,10  :-\  years  :P
As I said earlier, Dave, I thought the price was a bit steep. But how many of us ask for a price beforehand? Not me.
As you say, it's done now, and I really needed it done for peace of mind. I use it daily and do about 17,000 miles pa, really can't afford to be without.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:14:55
When it goes pop, I'll take a trip up to York for a V70

https://www.dyrdalsgarageyork.co.uk/used-cars/search-results?make=VOLVO&model=V70&vehicleType=cars
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 February 2020, 11:04:34
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:14:55
When it goes pop, I'll take a trip up to York for a V70

https://www.dyrdalsgarageyork.co.uk/used-cars/search-results?make=VOLVO&model=V70&vehicleType=cars

The last two on that list look good!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 11:13:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 February 2020, 11:04:34
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:14:55
When it goes pop, I'll take a trip up to York for a V70

https://www.dyrdalsgarageyork.co.uk/used-cars/search-results?make=VOLVO&model=V70&vehicleType=cars

The last two on that list look good!  :y
I was looking at the £1500 one  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 12:59:58
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:11:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 February 2020, 20:55:11

Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
£100 for the Gates kit with waterpump 2.0 diesel astra J
if they buy the  belt, pump, tensioner, idler separate  it adds up to much more
about £20 of coolant IF it was replaced
£320 ex VAT
so 200 labour
or they brought the bits separate

jobs done ,so forget about it for another 6, 7 ,10  :-\  years  :P
As I said earlier, Dave, I thought the price was a bit steep. But how many of us ask for a price beforehand? Not me.
As you say, it's done now, and I really needed it done for peace of mind. I use it daily and do about 17,000 miles pa, really can't afford to be without.

I always do.

Otherwise they use the 'think of a large number and then double it' method of financial calculation. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 13:03:02
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 12:59:58
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:11:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 February 2020, 20:55:11

Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
£100 for the Gates kit with waterpump 2.0 diesel astra J
if they buy the  belt, pump, tensioner, idler separate  it adds up to much more
about £20 of coolant IF it was replaced
£320 ex VAT
so 200 labour
or they brought the bits separate

jobs done ,so forget about it for another 6, 7 ,10  :-\  years  :P
As I said earlier, Dave, I thought the price was a bit steep. But how many of us ask for a price beforehand? Not me.
As you say, it's done now, and I really needed it done for peace of mind. I use it daily and do about 17,000 miles pa, really can't afford to be without.

I always do.

Otherwise they use the 'think of a large number and then double it' method of financial calculation. :)
I'm not arsed about a few quid, you obviously are  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 13:26:47
Quote from: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 13:03:02
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 12:59:58
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:11:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 February 2020, 20:55:11

Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
£100 for the Gates kit with waterpump 2.0 diesel astra J
if they buy the  belt, pump, tensioner, idler separate  it adds up to much more
about £20 of coolant IF it was replaced
£320 ex VAT
so 200 labour
or they brought the bits separate

jobs done ,so forget about it for another 6, 7 ,10  :-\  years  :P
As I said earlier, Dave, I thought the price was a bit steep. But how many of us ask for a price beforehand? Not me.
As you say, it's done now, and I really needed it done for peace of mind. I use it daily and do about 17,000 miles pa, really can't afford to be without.

I always do.

Otherwise they use the 'think of a large number and then double it' method of financial calculation. :)
I'm not arsed about a few quid, you obviously are  :)

I'm arsed about a few pence........and I'm not even from Yorkshire. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 14:23:48
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 13:26:47
Quote from: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 13:03:02
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 12:59:58
Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 21:11:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 February 2020, 20:55:11

Quote from: STEMO on 19 February 2020, 15:30:45
Cambelt done, £383.32, not that cheap for an indie.  :-\
£100 for the Gates kit with waterpump 2.0 diesel astra J
if they buy the  belt, pump, tensioner, idler separate  it adds up to much more
about £20 of coolant IF it was replaced
£320 ex VAT
so 200 labour
or they brought the bits separate

jobs done ,so forget about it for another 6, 7 ,10  :-\  years  :P
As I said earlier, Dave, I thought the price was a bit steep. But how many of us ask for a price beforehand? Not me.
As you say, it's done now, and I really needed it done for peace of mind. I use it daily and do about 17,000 miles pa, really can't afford to be without.

I always do.

Otherwise they use the 'think of a large number and then double it' method of financial calculation. :)
I'm not arsed about a few quid, you obviously are  :)

I'm arsed about a few pence........and I'm not even from Yorkshire. :)
We know. I'll bet Mrs Opti loves you for it  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 February 2020, 14:24:12
I always ask for a price and shop around before having any work done
(not that that happens often,most jobs i do myself,other than windscreens or specialist jobs)
 or buying anything big or renewing insurances etc
i'm a tight git ,to put it politely  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 15:02:23
Life's too short, especially at my age  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 15:24:13
Quote from: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 15:02:23
Life's too short, especially at my age  ;D


Yes.....you have less time to run out of money than most of us younger members. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 16:20:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 February 2020, 15:24:13
Quote from: STEMO on 20 February 2020, 15:02:23
Life's too short, especially at my age  ;D


Yes.....you have less time to run out of money than most of us not quite so old members. :)
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2020, 11:13:59
Ordered a new outside temp sensor for TBE.  Trying to remember if the bumper has to come off, due to how far back the chav bumper comes back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2020, 12:44:11
Do it from above ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 February 2020, 18:52:38
Replaced all the puddle lights with LED bulbs in the Range Rover.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 February 2020, 18:59:21
Washed Mrs Builders Astra estate , it's rare silver , like my Omega , not brown after all  ::)
put some more rainex on the glass too
have to say ,i'm quite impressed with it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 February 2020, 19:15:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 February 2020, 18:59:21
Washed Mrs Builders Astra estate , it's rare silver , like my Omega , not brown after all  ::)
put some more rainex on the glass too
have to say ,i'm quite impressed with it
We don't need rainex in this country, we hardly ever get rain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 February 2020, 19:20:39
Quote from: STEMO on 23 February 2020, 19:15:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 February 2020, 18:59:21
Washed Mrs Builders Astra estate , it's rare silver , like my Omega , not brown after all  ::)
put some more rainex on the glass too
have to say ,i'm quite impressed with it
We don't need rainex in this country, we hardly ever get rain.
have you emigrated Uncle Stemo  :o
thought you lived in Barnsley  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2020, 18:09:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2020, 12:44:11
Do it from above ;)
Not while I have a hole up my arsehole. Not even a Tunnie could.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2020, 11:33:34
Is your arm in a cast?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2020, 17:34:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2020, 11:33:34
Is your arm in a cast?  :o
It will be if I have to snap my arm in half to get around the corner...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 February 2020, 17:40:54
Shop :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2020, 18:25:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 February 2020, 17:34:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2020, 11:33:34
Is your arm in a cast?  :o
It will be if I have to snap my arm in half to get around the corner...
I'll have to show you how it's done then ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 February 2020, 11:35:21
Ordered new clocks for my Omega  ::)
pesky things have gone on strike a couple of times  :(
anybody know how to adjust the miles back up to correct/true on the replacements please ? *
thanks in advance  :)
* obviously by PM if it's sensitive information ,not for Arthur Daily types to see  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2020, 11:43:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 February 2020, 11:35:21
Ordered new clocks for my Omega  ::)
pesky things have gone on strike a couple of times  :(
anybody know how to adjust the miles back up to correct/true on the replacements please ? *
thanks in advance  :)
* obviously by PM if it's sensitive information ,not for Arthur Daily types to see  ;D
Simple. Jack a rear wheel up, put it in fifth gear and leave it ticking over for a few months.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 February 2020, 11:51:34
Quote from: STEMO on 26 February 2020, 11:43:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 February 2020, 11:35:21
Ordered new clocks for my Omega  ::)
pesky things have gone on strike a couple of times  :(
anybody know how to adjust the miles back up to correct/true on the replacements please ? *
thanks in advance  :)
* obviously by PM if it's sensitive information ,not for Arthur Daily types to see  ;D
Simple. Jack a rear wheel up, put it in fifth gear and leave it ticking over for a few months.  ;D
Thanks Uncle Stemo  :)
sadly i need to use it in the next couple of months ,
plus don't have my own oil refinery to re-fuel for the 46K i need to add  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 February 2020, 23:31:07
Took it in for a service. Must be the only time in about 25 years I've taken a car in for anything other than an MOT but decided it was worth it because warranty.

They washed it and valeted it to boot, so it was almost worth the money for that alone. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 28 February 2020, 18:43:08
Ordered a drivers mirror to replace the one that was just kicked off by some little idiots as they strolled on past.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 February 2020, 07:42:19
Drove it to work and back. Washed it in a puddle on the way home :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 February 2020, 11:58:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 February 2020, 07:42:19
Drove it to work and back. Washed it in a puddle on the way home :D

Can't get more environmentally friendly than that. :y

Little Greta would be proud of you. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 February 2020, 12:20:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2020, 12:44:11
Do it from above ;)
Doh! Talk about a brainfart moment.  Helps if you go done in front of the radiator ;D


Thanks for the tip Al :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 February 2020, 12:28:06
Changed the temp sensor, and engine oil (but not filter :( - just too windy, was hard enough getting the oil from the sump into the container without it going everywhere).

Old oil was 7k old, and had gone quite dark, but sure I'll get away with not changing the filter this time.


Had a quick look at LPG, but the weather turned, so for now, just whacked the switch-over temp to 70C.  Suspect I might have to whack it up further, until I can find a solution (probably new injectors)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 29 February 2020, 12:42:34
Washed all the bird shit off the Range Rover, think the birds were using it for target practice yesterday in the car park at work..😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 February 2020, 14:40:52
Quote from: Rangie on 29 February 2020, 12:42:34
Washed all the bird shit off the Range Rover, think the birds were using it for target practice yesterday in the car park at work..😃

Judging by the size of the dollops on my car, it would seem the pterodactyl  is not extinct in Lincolnshire. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 February 2020, 14:45:53
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 February 2020, 23:31:07
Took it in for a service. Must be the only time in about 25 years I've taken a car in for anything other than an MOT but decided it was worth it because warranty.

They washed it and valeted it to boot, so it was almost worth the money for that alone. :y

Yep......for my £54.50 MOT the Tata was also given a wash and vac. Fancy pastries and coffee must have cost a few quid. Had to raise the headlights one full turn so they were not pointing at the ground though.

Did you use the Jaguar 3+  cheaper service option?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 February 2020, 15:17:16
Got half way through soldering a new injector connector onto Airfix 1, but the cold wind, crap soldering iron, and the need for at least three hands forced me to call it a day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 29 February 2020, 15:20:27
 Tring to clean the Zaf in between very heavy hail showers. So heavy here it looked like it had snowed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 February 2020, 17:03:04
Oil and Filter change on both the Golf and Merc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 February 2020, 18:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 February 2020, 12:20:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2020, 12:44:11
Do it from above ;)
Doh! Talk about a brainfart moment.  Helps if you go done in front of the radiator ;D


Thanks for the tip Al :y
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 March 2020, 11:49:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 February 2020, 12:28:06
Changed the temp sensor, and engine oil (but not filter :( - just too windy, was hard enough getting the oil from the sump into the container without it going everywhere).

Old oil was 7k old, and had gone quite dark, but sure I'll get away with not changing the filter this time.


Had a quick look at LPG, but the weather turned, so for now, just whacked the switch-over temp to 70C.  Suspect I might have to whack it up further, until I can find a solution (probably new injectors)

What injectors do you have on yours?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 March 2020, 15:42:14
Did the oil and filter, cleaned the breathers and changed the fuel filter on the daily.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 March 2020, 16:06:29
 Finally got to wash the Zaf. Must be 10Kg lighter. The joys of living in a rural area
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 01 March 2020, 16:44:46
Added oil and found mayonnaise in cap an hole, a lot. Perhaps Mobil 1 5W-50 not best possible choice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 March 2020, 21:11:10
Fitted two new struts to the hatch after I smashed my head on it Thursday :-[ £10 from EB.. for the both delivered. Bargain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 March 2020, 08:54:51
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 March 2020, 21:11:10
Fitted two new struts to the hatch after I smashed my head on it Thursday :-[ £10 from EB.. for the both delivered. Bargain.
SHHH !

You will make TB jealous ordering things from eBay and actually getting them delivered  and they work   ;D :D

you should have been wearing your hard hat and other PPE  ::)   :P    ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 March 2020, 10:23:55
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 02 March 2020, 17:32:41
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 March 2020, 21:11:10
Fitted two new struts to the hatch after I smashed my head on it Thursday :-[ £10 from EB.. for the both delivered. Bargain.


 You've a compressor to fit soon ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 March 2020, 22:08:41
You’re right there Trev but I’ve got someone to fit and gas it for me. They took 520 grams of fluid out of it while checking so at least I’ll get that back😂 Btw thanks for the express service😎😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 03 March 2020, 11:00:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 02 March 2020, 22:08:41
You’re right there Trev but I’ve got someone to fit and gas it for me. They took 520 grams of fluid out of it while checking so at least I’ll get that back😂 Btw thanks for the express service😎😎


 We aim to help, were we can,  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 March 2020, 17:30:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 February 2020, 12:20:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2020, 12:44:11
Do it from above ;)
Doh! Talk about a brainfart moment.  Helps if you go done in front of the radiator ;D


Thanks for the tip Al :y
Shame it appears it wasn't the sensor (unless the cheapo egay sensor is wank).  So it'll still be a bumper off job, poxy thing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 March 2020, 17:31:48
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 March 2020, 11:49:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 February 2020, 12:28:06
Changed the temp sensor, and engine oil (but not filter :( - just too windy, was hard enough getting the oil from the sump into the container without it going everywhere).

Old oil was 7k old, and had gone quite dark, but sure I'll get away with not changing the filter this time.


Had a quick look at LPG, but the weather turned, so for now, just whacked the switch-over temp to 70C.  Suspect I might have to whack it up further, until I can find a solution (probably new injectors)

What injectors do you have on yours?
Badged Motogas, which I think was Teilo's brand - so god knows what they really are ;D

The Valteks that I had on the 3.0l were flawless, believe it or not.  In fact, they may go on as a test ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 March 2020, 17:34:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 March 2020, 08:54:51
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 March 2020, 21:11:10
Fitted two new struts to the hatch after I smashed my head on it Thursday :-[ £10 from EB.. for the both delivered. Bargain.
SHHH !

You will make TB jealous ordering things from eBay and actually getting them delivered  and they work   ;D :D

you should have been wearing your hard hat and other PPE  ::)   :P    ;D
Well, the last 2 sets of struts I bought for the Omega from Ebay, I'm still waiting for ;D  (actually, ATP did eventually refund after an awful lot of chasing (it might have actually been ebay/paypal that sorted it)).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 March 2020, 18:21:27
this week I checked over the 2003 Zafira A ,elegance ,tractor juice edition ,oil and filter change
stripped the brakes etc , checked and painted all brake lines etc ,replaced one track rod end ,2 new tyres
dropped it in for MOT
passed but with one advisory  ::)
 the other track rod end has slight play  ::)
it was very slight ,but replaced it anyway as i had some
so ,another years high performance luxury motoring  ;D
glad to get back in my Omega after driving the zafira  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 08 March 2020, 21:58:45
Cam belt change, is also the right time to investigate oil leaks, which are expected to be from the cam covers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPknWxLb/20200226-073221-resized-1.jpg)
Once cam wheels were removed it was obvious that the leaks were mainly from the front cam seals.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCb9d2qY/20200227-071943-resized.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 08 March 2020, 23:25:44
Changed the oil/filter on Friday. and replaced a few bulbs in the dash..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 March 2020, 09:42:09
Quote from: 456lbft on 08 March 2020, 21:58:45
....
Once cam wheels were removed it was obvious that the leaks were mainly from the front cam seals.

well done for looking properly, finding the problems and not just rushing through it  :y
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 March 2020, 10:22:52
Quote from: 456lbft on 08 March 2020, 21:58:45
Cam belt change, is also the right time to investigate oil leaks, which are expected to be from the cam covers.

That's a rare failure, every time I have seen it was because somebody had slapped to much sealant on the cam bearing caps and blocked the machined oil return passages. The pressure then builds up behind the cam seals and they leak (where as the pressure there should be equal to or less than atmospheric).

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 March 2020, 12:14:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 March 2020, 09:42:09
Quote from: 456lbft on 08 March 2020, 21:58:45
....
Once cam wheels were removed it was obvious that the leaks were mainly from the front cam seals.

well done for looking properly, finding the problems and not just rushing through it  :y

Usually find its the exhaust cam seals that leak oil
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2020, 16:50:03
I might have washed one of them, as the moss was annoying me ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2020, 19:03:35
Took the rear cracked bumper off the Welsh hatchback, knocked some of the creased metalwork out with a lump hammer, bodged the plastic crash bar, energy absorber thing back on - ready to bolt on the replacement bumper tomorrow.
At the last minute, noticed the replacement bumper doesn't have fog light cut outs, and the original does have fog lights fitted. So I wont have any rear fog lights now.
Doesn't really matter as I would probably never use them, and I can flog the old ones on ebay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 March 2020, 19:08:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2020, 19:03:35
Took the rear cracked bumper off the Welsh hatchback, knocked some of the creased metalwork out with a lump hammer, bodged the plastic crash bar, energy absorber thing back on - ready to bolt on the replacement bumper tomorrow.
At the last minute, noticed the replacement bumper doesn't have fog light cut outs, and the original does have fog lights fitted. So I wont have any rear fog lights now.
Doesn't really matter as I would probably never use them, and I can flog the old ones on ebay.
1 either a central or O/S REAR fog light is mandatory for MOT
does the donor car the new bumper came off  have different rear light clusters with fogs built in  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2020, 23:19:30
I suppose it must have done. Came from up north, via ebay. I will have to get hold of a little bolt on fog light I think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 March 2020, 10:02:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 March 2020, 19:08:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2020, 19:03:35
Took the rear cracked bumper off the Welsh hatchback, knocked some of the creased metalwork out with a lump hammer, bodged the plastic crash bar, energy absorber thing back on - ready to bolt on the replacement bumper tomorrow.
At the last minute, noticed the replacement bumper doesn't have fog light cut outs, and the original does have fog lights fitted. So I wont have any rear fog lights now.
Doesn't really matter as I would probably never use them, and I can flog the old ones on ebay.
1 either a central or O/S REAR fog light is mandatory for MOT
does the donor car the new bumper came off  have different rear light clusters with fogs built in  :-\

Or its off a grey import  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 March 2020, 11:42:59
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 March 2020, 10:02:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 March 2020, 19:08:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2020, 19:03:35
Took the rear cracked bumper off the Welsh hatchback, knocked some of the creased metalwork out with a lump hammer, bodged the plastic crash bar, energy absorber thing back on - ready to bolt on the replacement bumper tomorrow.
At the last minute, noticed the replacement bumper doesn't have fog light cut outs, and the original does have fog lights fitted. So I wont have any rear fog lights now.
Doesn't really matter as I would probably never use them, and I can flog the old ones on ebay.
1 either a central or O/S REAR fog light is mandatory for MOT
does the donor car the new bumper came off  have different rear light clusters with fogs built in  :-\

Or its off a grey import  :y
never thought of that  :y

but if it is ,someone painted it red  ;D :D

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2020, 23:19:30
I suppose it must have done. Came from up north, via ebay. I will have to get hold of a little bolt on fog light I think.
if your clusters don't have spaces for fogs then a bolt on fog would solve the problem yes  :y
as Mark points out ,could be a grey import bumper or pre-facelift or post facelift where the fogs are elsewhere .

so you've forgiven the little red french slut and decided to treat it to a tidy up ?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 March 2020, 11:44:50
Reversed it into a post, and covering it up before anyone notices more like ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 March 2020, 11:49:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 March 2020, 11:44:50
Reversed it into a post, and covering it up before anyone notices more like ;D

 ;D :D
pretty sure she'd been given a good hard ramming up her rear  :o  before MigV6 was unfortunate enough to buy her  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 March 2020, 12:15:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2020, 23:19:30
I suppose it must have done. Came from up north, via ebay. I will have to get hold of a little bolt on fog light I think.


remove one of the lights from the old bumper and fit it to the new. Most plastic bumpers are easily cut if scored with a sharp Stanley knife blade, and Araladite(I use similar from Poundland) will stick the old mounts in place.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 March 2020, 14:50:42
They are an odd triangular shape and Im pretty confident that I would make a pigs ear of it. Easier to just bolt on a square one I think.
The car was an insurance write off when I bought it due to being hit up the arse. Hence replacing the bumper.
Problem was that the metal underneath was a lot more bent and twisted than I thought it would be, so fitting the bumper turned into a bit of a mission.
Its on there now though and doesn't look perfect ,but looks a lot better than the old one did.
The tailgate is also a bit dented so I may replace that at some point. Depends on one the right colour being available at a sensible price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 March 2020, 17:51:04
Secondhand replacement rear light clusters with fog lights?  ???   We know that money is no object when it comes to your French beloved!  :-*  :)

Might entail some rewiring, but that's a minor detail.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 March 2020, 18:14:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 March 2020, 17:51:04
Secondhand replacement rear light clusters with fog lights?  ???   We know that money is no object when it comes to your French beloved!  :-*  :)

Might entail some rewiring, but that's a minor detail.  ;D
He does seem to be rather fond of the old madam.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 March 2020, 18:33:36
Had the Range Rover serviced at a very good price..😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 March 2020, 19:34:24
Quote from: Rangie on 11 March 2020, 18:33:36
Had the Range Rover serviced at a very good price..😀
You've got a range rover? You kept that quiet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 March 2020, 17:33:46
Quote from: STEMO on 11 March 2020, 19:34:24
Quote from: Rangie on 11 March 2020, 18:33:36
Had the Range Rover serviced at a very good price..😀
You've got a range rover? You kept that quiet.
Only a Sport, not a real one ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 March 2020, 20:18:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 March 2020, 17:33:46
Quote from: STEMO on 11 March 2020, 19:34:24
Quote from: Rangie on 11 March 2020, 18:33:36
Had the Range Rover serviced at a very good price..😀
You've got a range rover? You kept that quiet.
Only a Footballers Wives edition, not a real one ;)

 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Davies on 15 March 2020, 01:23:12
Unexpected night shifts so got golf back on road - insurance, tyres, oil today.
18 yrs old, 170k and still running quite well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 16 March 2020, 16:26:25
I have been using some weekend time to mock up some tubular manifolds for the MV6.  They need some more refinements here and there, and I've got to figure out a new starter motor that doesn't have the solenoid in the way, but I'm pretty pleased with it so far.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgCnj7L2/20200312-173920-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/90Trp97F/20200312-173910-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZSWSHfG/20200312-173552-resized.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 March 2020, 16:57:13
Gave both cars a real good clean inside & out lovely & sunny  perfect day for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 16 March 2020, 17:41:31
Gave my new toy (a 1990 Rover 216Gsi) a good clean inside and out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 March 2020, 17:49:31
Quote from: Carfix on 16 March 2020, 17:41:31
Gave my new toy (a 1990 Rover 216Gsi) a good clean inside and out.
I had one of them once, it too was 1990.

Went like the clappers in its day, but the economy was woeful - about the same as my MV6
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Davies on 17 March 2020, 22:08:13
Got in car at 6am drove to work. Got back in car at 19:30 and drove home.
Hoping to do some disassembly on the project car on the weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 March 2020, 07:47:16
Quote from: Davies on 17 March 2020, 22:08:13
Got in car at 6am drove to work. Got back in car at 19:30 and drove home.
Hoping to do some disassembly on the project car on the weekend.
.   

That was the only bit of my working day I enjoyed the drive to & from work , now I am "social distancing" with no intentions of returning with the present situation I  will have to have drive to some nice dog walking areas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 18 March 2020, 08:05:41
Put a new headlamp bulb in the V70-it must have taken all of 30secs or so,none of this dismantling half the front end to do it for me :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2020, 14:17:45
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
That old chestnut ;D

Chap I work with had to collect his 14 year old daughter from school yesterday... She and some of her friends have worked out that if they cough loudly periodically, that they will get sent home... For two weeks  :o in order to 'self isolate'...  To say he was unimpressed was an understatement  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 16:37:10
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))

I usually leave home for work at 4pm and get home again at 8.45 a.m.
Thankfully I don't have to work every day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:42:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 16:37:10
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))

I usually leave home for work at 4pm and get home again at 8.45 a.m.
Thankfully I don't have to work every day.
I did your job in London for a while (between marriages  ;D) Albs. I lived in Forest Gate and did a 12 hour, 7 till 7, shift at Chelsea Harbour. I got the 5:30 bus, Victoria line tube and another bus from Sloane Square. At least 15 hours out of the house, 14 days on, 4 off.
Never again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 16:47:13
My standard rota is 12 shifts in 28 days, although I grab all available overtime so usually average around 15 out of 28. Last year was tough when one of our team of 3 had a heart attack at work. Two of us covered the three rotas for several months. I did a 99 hour week several times in that period.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:58:34
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 16:47:13
My standard rota is 12 shifts in 28 days, although I grab all available overtime so usually average around 15 out of 28. Last year was tough when one of our team of 3 had a heart attack at work. Two of us covered the three rotas for several months. I did a 99 hour week several times in that period.
You need to be careful, it knocks shite out of you and aforementioned heart attacks are quite common when you're pushing yourself like that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 March 2020, 17:30:39
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:58:34
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 16:47:13
My standard rota is 12 shifts in 28 days, although I grab all available overtime so usually average around 15 out of 28. Last year was tough when one of our team of 3 had a heart attack at work. Two of us covered the three rotas for several months. I did a 99 hour week several times in that period.
You need to be careful, it knocks shite out of you and aforementioned heart attacks are quite common when you're pushing yourself like that.

Yes.....seriously. You are not a young man in your prime. Be careful. You are a long time dead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 March 2020, 17:31:43
STMO could get off his lazy scouse arse and help you out. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 17:53:03
It does knock the shite out of me, but when you need the money...…
I have felt for a long time that my energy level is probably that of someone 10 years older. Up to 10 years ago I was full of energy and loved to physically graft 12 hours a day or more.
Now, an hour or two of medium level exertion knocks me out for at least the rest of the day.
Should have listened at school when I was young and had an easier life when I was old. But if you cant be an idiot when your young, when can you be ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 March 2020, 18:53:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 17:53:03
It does knock the shite out of me, but when you need the money...…
I have felt for a long time that my energy level is probably that of someone 10 years older. Up to 10 years ago I was full of energy and loved to physically graft 12 hours a day or more.
Now, an hour or two of medium level exertion knocks me out for at least the rest of the day.
Should have listened at school when I was young and had an easier life when I was old. But if you cant be an idiot when your young, when can you be ?
It only seems 5 minutes ago you were blasting around on a CBR600. :-\

What happened? :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 19:55:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2020, 14:17:45
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
That old chestnut ;D

Chap I work with had to collect his 14 year old daughter from school yesterday... She and some of her friends have worked out that if they cough loudly periodically, that they will get sent home... For two weeks  :o in order to 'self isolate'...  To say he was unimpressed was an understatement  :D

 School in hoof'land is closed to year 7-8 untill further notice, were not impressed as finding help is difficult,  but it might backfire on the schools as Boris has said they might have to open to take children of, Emergency workers, Hospital staff and those involved with Food delivery to supermarkets and distribution centres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:08:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 19:55:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2020, 14:17:45
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
That old chestnut ;D

Chap I work with had to collect his 14 year old daughter from school yesterday... She and some of her friends have worked out that if they cough loudly periodically, that they will get sent home... For two weeks  :o in order to 'self isolate'...  To say he was unimpressed was an understatement  :D

 School in hoof'land is closed to year 7-8 untill further notice, were not impressed as finding help is difficult,  but it might backfire on the schools as Boris has said they might have to open to take children of, Emergency workers, Hospital staff and those involved with Food delivery to supermarkets and distribution centres.
Read the news, Griff, get it somewhere near the actual facts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 20:35:46
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:08:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 19:55:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2020, 14:17:45
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
That old chestnut ;D

Chap I work with had to collect his 14 year old daughter from school yesterday... She and some of her friends have worked out that if they cough loudly periodically, that they will get sent home... For two weeks  :o in order to 'self isolate'...  To say he was unimpressed was an understatement  :D

 School in hoof'land is closed to year 7-8 untill further notice, were not impressed as finding help is difficult,  but it might backfire on the schools as Boris has said they might have to open to take children of, Emergency workers, Hospital staff and those involved with Food delivery to supermarkets and distribution centres.
Read the news, Griff, get it somewhere near the actual facts.

 I can't keep up, it's going to fast for me, I travel along at 90kmh. This going at 100mph
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:41:00
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 20:35:46
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:08:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 19:55:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2020, 14:17:45
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
That old chestnut ;D

Chap I work with had to collect his 14 year old daughter from school yesterday... She and some of her friends have worked out that if they cough loudly periodically, that they will get sent home... For two weeks  :o in order to 'self isolate'...  To say he was unimpressed was an understatement  :D

 School in hoof'land is closed to year 7-8 untill further notice, were not impressed as finding help is difficult,  but it might backfire on the schools as Boris has said they might have to open to take children of, Emergency workers, Hospital staff and those involved with Food delivery to supermarkets and distribution centres.
Read the news, Griff, get it somewhere near the actual facts.

 I can't keep up, it's going to fast for me, I travel along at 90kmh. This going at 100mph
If you have a child at school and you are one of the workers deemed essential, school will be open for them. Not only during term time but also over the Easter holiday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 20:44:23
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:41:00
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 20:35:46
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:08:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 19:55:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2020, 14:17:45
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
That old chestnut ;D

Chap I work with had to collect his 14 year old daughter from school yesterday... She and some of her friends have worked out that if they cough loudly periodically, that they will get sent home... For two weeks  :o in order to 'self isolate'...  To say he was unimpressed was an understatement  :D

 School in hoof'land is closed to year 7-8 untill further notice, were not impressed as finding help is difficult,  but it might backfire on the schools as Boris has said they might have to open to take children of, Emergency workers, Hospital staff and those involved with Food delivery to supermarkets and distribution centres.
Read the news, Griff, get it somewhere near the actual facts.

 I can't keep up, it's going to fast for me, I travel along at 90kmh. This going at 100mph
If you have a child at school and you are one of the workers deemed essential, school will be open for them. Not only during term time but also over the Easter holiday.


 Might be me then, as we to supermarket DC delivery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:55:02
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 20:44:23
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:41:00
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 20:35:46
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 20:08:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 19:55:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2020, 14:17:45
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 06:23:52
Quote from: Andy B on 18 March 2020, 00:48:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 00:16:31
Ooh.. that’s a long day :-X

That's roughly my working day too ....  :y (but a bit shorter  ;))
And wifey's......she left to open up twenty minutes ago, because the caretakers son has a temperature  ::)
That old chestnut ;D

Chap I work with had to collect his 14 year old daughter from school yesterday... She and some of her friends have worked out that if they cough loudly periodically, that they will get sent home... For two weeks  :o in order to 'self isolate'...  To say he was unimpressed was an understatement  :D

 School in hoof'land is closed to year 7-8 untill further notice, were not impressed as finding help is difficult,  but it might backfire on the schools as Boris has said they might have to open to take children of, Emergency workers, Hospital staff and those involved with Food delivery to supermarkets and distribution centres.
Read the news, Griff, get it somewhere near the actual facts.

 I can't keep up, it's going to fast for me, I travel along at 90kmh. This going at 100mph
If you have a child at school and you are one of the workers deemed essential, school will be open for them. Not only during term time but also over the Easter holiday.


 Might be me then, as we to supermarket DC delivery.
Yep, sounds good to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2020, 20:58:55
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:42:06

I did your job in London for a while (between marriages  ;D) Albs. I lived in Forest Gate and did a 12 hour, 7 till 7, shift at Chelsea Harbour. I got the 5:30 bus, Victoria line tube and another bus from Sloane Square. At least 15 hours out of the house, 14 days on, 4 off.
Never again.

I lived on West Ham Park Road in Forest Gate for a while in the mid 90's and used to drink in the King Eddie's down on Stratford High Road.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 March 2020, 21:04:49
Worked at forest gate about 20 years ago plastering a nursing home. We used to travel to Croydon for the weekend nightclubs :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 21:18:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 March 2020, 20:58:55
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:42:06

I did your job in London for a while (between marriages  ;D) Albs. I lived in Forest Gate and did a 12 hour, 7 till 7, shift at Chelsea Harbour. I got the 5:30 bus, Victoria line tube and another bus from Sloane Square. At least 15 hours out of the house, 14 days on, 4 off.
Never again.

I lived on West Ham Park Road in Forest Gate for a while in the mid 90's and used to drink in the King Eddie's down on Stratford High Road.  :y
Shit hole innit ?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 21:22:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 March 2020, 20:58:55
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:42:06

I did your job in London for a while (between marriages  ;D) Albs. I lived in Forest Gate and did a 12 hour, 7 till 7, shift at Chelsea Harbour. I got the 5:30 bus, Victoria line tube and another bus from Sloane Square. At least 15 hours out of the house, 14 days on, 4 off.
Never again.

I lived on West Ham Park Road in Forest Gate for a while in the mid 90's and used to drink in the King Eddie's down on Stratford High Road.  :y


 Is there anywhere you haven't sowed your oats, :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2020, 22:32:05
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 21:18:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 March 2020, 20:58:55
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:42:06

I did your job in London for a while (between marriages  ;D) Albs. I lived in Forest Gate and did a 12 hour, 7 till 7, shift at Chelsea Harbour. I got the 5:30 bus, Victoria line tube and another bus from Sloane Square. At least 15 hours out of the house, 14 days on, 4 off.
Never again.

I lived on West Ham Park Road in Forest Gate for a while in the mid 90's and used to drink in the King Eddie's down on Stratford High Road.  :y
Shit hole innit ?  ;D

Yeah it was great!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2020, 22:34:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 March 2020, 21:22:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 March 2020, 20:58:55
Quote from: STEMO on 18 March 2020, 16:42:06

I did your job in London for a while (between marriages  ;D) Albs. I lived in Forest Gate and did a 12 hour, 7 till 7, shift at Chelsea Harbour. I got the 5:30 bus, Victoria line tube and another bus from Sloane Square. At least 15 hours out of the house, 14 days on, 4 off.
Never again.

I lived on West Ham Park Road in Forest Gate for a while in the mid 90's and used to drink in the King Eddie's down on Stratford High Road.  :y


 Is there anywhere you haven't sowed your oats, :D

Yes of course. So much to do and so little time!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 22:58:36
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 March 2020, 18:53:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 March 2020, 17:53:03
It does knock the shite out of me, but when you need the money...…
I have felt for a long time that my energy level is probably that of someone 10 years older. Up to 10 years ago I was full of energy and loved to physically graft 12 hours a day or more.
Now, an hour or two of medium level exertion knocks me out for at least the rest of the day.
Should have listened at school when I was young and had an easier life when I was old. But if you cant be an idiot when your young, when can you be ?
It only seems 5 minutes ago you were blasting around on a CBR600. :-\

What happened? :-X
I got caught, then I got old.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2020, 20:56:28
Somehow, by the grace of God, managed to avoid ramming 3 different Mercs up the arse at high speed on 3 different occasions.

I assume mirrors are as rare an option as BMW orange bulbs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 March 2020, 23:26:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 March 2020, 20:56:28
Somehow, by the grace of God, managed to avoid ramming 3 different Mercs up the arse at high speed on 3 different occasions.

I assume mirrors are as rare an option as BMW orange bulbs.

No, it's just that most of the drivers are occupied wondering where the timing advance lever on the steering wheel went to. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2020, 17:46:05
Fitted a n/s wing mirror and (believe it or not) wired in a rear parking camera on the welsh plastic hatchback.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 March 2020, 17:53:55
Is there ever anything behind you in that then? ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2020, 18:09:18
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 March 2020, 17:53:55
Is there ever anything behind you in that then? ;D ;D
Car park posts ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2020, 18:53:23
I was replacing the bumper last week and had this camera sitting around doing nothing, so thought I may as well drill a hole and bung it in there. Today I ran the wires and got it working. Then discovered the image was upside down, so had to prise it back out of the bumoer and rotate it 180 degrees.
It will be a nice extra touch when its entered in Anglia classic auctions in 30 years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 March 2020, 20:09:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2020, 17:46:05
Fitted a n/s wing mirror and (believe it or not) wired in a rear parking camera on the welsh plastic hatchback.
Leave the dirty French slut alone and give the Omega some love  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2020, 20:50:29
Its turn is coming soonish. Service, cambelt, aux. belt, rear donut bushes, and some other stuff.... unless I come across a CL500 or Boxster that takes my fancy in the meantime.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 March 2020, 20:57:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2020, 20:50:29
Its turn is coming soonish. Service, cambelt, aux. belt, rear donut bushes, and some other stuff.... unless I come across a CL500 or Boxster that takes my fancy in the meantime.
you don't want none of that German rubbish
oh wait  :-[  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 March 2020, 21:44:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 March 2020, 20:57:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2020, 20:50:29
Its turn is coming soonish. Service, cambelt, aux. belt, rear donut bushes, and some other stuff.... unless I come across a CL500 or Boxster that takes my fancy in the meantime.
you don't want none of that German rubbish
oh wait  :-[  ;D :D
;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 March 2020, 11:02:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 March 2020, 20:57:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2020, 20:50:29
Its turn is coming soonish. Service, cambelt, aux. belt, rear donut bushes, and some other stuff.... unless I come across a CL500 or Boxster that takes my fancy in the meantime.
you don't want none of that German rubbish
oh wait  :-[ ;D :D


working on either of those will make you think the Omega is a paragon of maintenance friendly engineering and reliability.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 March 2020, 11:17:16
Mechanically, the Merc is pretty nice to work on... electrically however... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 March 2020, 11:28:35
Just checked tyre pressures on both of them + all oils screenwash etc not getting much use at present as I am on 12 weeks isolation , so both tucked up away in the garage nice & shiny.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 March 2020, 18:37:33
Found a bloody great split on the inside wall of the front tyre on the big German when carrying out routine checks. Luckily I never drive fast as it could have got messy.   ::)
That's another £200 down the shitter. Local tyre place is closed due to the virus so it can sit on the drive until they re-open, or I find an alternative tyre place. Not in any hurry though as I've got the other German as a spare car if I need to go anywhere. Although in saying that, I don't really need/want to go anywhere during the lockdown.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 March 2020, 18:41:39
disconnected the batteries off the oldies cars  ::)
as they are grounded anyway  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 March 2020, 19:51:14
I also found out that the Germans like to 'carpet' the underside of their cars from front to back. Each section overlaps the next one for aerodynamics and you can't see shit for all of the covers. It's a sea of carpet covered plastic. You lay underneath and it's like looking at the underside of a Dinky toy.  I even had to buy an adapter for my trolley jack so that it fits in the jacking points, as there is literally nowhere to put the jack pad or axle stands without removing covers.
I get the impression that they're trying to deter the DIY enthusiast.   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 March 2020, 22:37:18
Started stripping it. Partly out of curiosity, and partly because I can. It's had a complete interior change at some point, which is a surprise... They left a foot square of the original carpet under the centre console.

Not sure if I will replace it with another or simply anything else...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 March 2020, 22:44:28
Strip it now you’ve got time, and sell the bits should make a few bob.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: mantaray on 25 March 2020, 22:49:39
Washed mine for the first time in weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 March 2020, 23:10:11
Quote from: Raeturbo on 25 March 2020, 22:44:28
Strip it now you’ve got time, and sell the bits should make a few bob.
If the V5 ever arrives...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 March 2020, 12:46:54
Cleaned bird shit off it.....again. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 16:57:55
Located the Battlebus, and put it on the drive :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2020, 17:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 16:57:55
Located the Battlebus, and put it on the drive :(
That's ominous...

What has it replaced?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 17:08:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2020, 17:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 16:57:55
Located the Battlebus, and put it on the drive :(
That's ominous...

What has it replaced?
it's so he can look poor when he goes to the food bank to collect beanz  :P
Harrods can't deliver for 3 weeks ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 17:17:28
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 17:08:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2020, 17:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 16:57:55
Located the Battlebus, and put it on the drive :(
That's ominous...

What has it replaced?
it's so he can look poor when he goes to the food bank to collect beanz  :P
Harrods can't deliver for 3 weeks ;D
I always look poor. My idea of designer cloths are labels like George...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2020, 17:22:14
Is that Fred's cousin?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 17:26:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 17:17:28
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 17:08:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2020, 17:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 16:57:55
Located the Battlebus, and put it on the drive :(
That's ominous...

What has it replaced?
it's so he can look poor when he goes to the food bank to collect beanz  :P
Harrods can't deliver for 3 weeks ;D
I always look poor. My idea of designer cloths are labels like George...
my mum used to sew my name in my clothes when i was young  :)
i've never been a brand snob , and most of my clothes get ruined pretty quick anyway  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 March 2020, 17:50:42
Hope she didn’t sew them while you had them on ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 17:58:52
Quote from: Raeturbo on 26 March 2020, 17:50:42
Hope she didn’t sew them while you had them on ;D ;D
We where poor, she had to cut my older brother's name out first
not like you with your work wellies, going out wellies , sunday church wellies ,romance/dating wellies  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 March 2020, 18:16:54
Ewe mean sheep shagging wellies?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 18:51:36
Quote from: Raeturbo on 26 March 2020, 18:16:54
Ewe mean sheep shagging wellies?

 :-X as if i'd say that  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 March 2020, 19:00:10
Ones with space for a second pair of (back) legs  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 March 2020, 19:05:48
Yeah but we’re mint to be bha nned for now. I’m going to miss ol fleecy😢
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 26 March 2020, 19:10:02
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 17:26:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 17:17:28
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 17:08:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2020, 17:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 March 2020, 16:57:55
Located the Battlebus, and put it on the drive :(
That's ominous...

What has it replaced?
it's so he can look poor when he goes to the food bank to collect beanz  :P
Harrods can't deliver for 3 weeks ;D
I always look poor. My idea of designer cloths are labels like George...
my mum used to sew my name in my clothes when i was young :)
i've never been a brand snob , and most of my clothes get ruined pretty quick anyway  ;D

For years i thought my name was John Collier. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 March 2020, 19:20:59
For years i thought my name was John Collier. :D.     
                Ha ha 😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 March 2020, 19:27:22
I thought i must be in the Army  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2020, 20:02:47
Mine came from Man at War on want.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 March 2020, 20:57:05
I don't think I ever looked. Five kids and two adults in a two up, two down. First up, best dressed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 March 2020, 21:38:08
Jesus Ste, bet you were never cold in bed!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2020, 12:59:09
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 26 March 2020, 21:38:08
Jesus Ste, bet you were never cold in bed!  ;D

I believe he only has sisters.... ;) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 March 2020, 16:25:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2020, 12:59:09
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 26 March 2020, 21:38:08
Jesus Ste, bet you were never cold in bed!  ;D

I believe he only has sisters.... ;) :D
I would imagine that one male like him is more than enough for any parents. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2020, 16:58:50
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 March 2020, 16:25:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2020, 12:59:09
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 26 March 2020, 21:38:08
Jesus Ste, bet you were never cold in bed!  ;D

I believe he only has sisters.... ;) :D
I would imagine that one male like him is more than enough for any parents. ;)
Three brothers and a sister, the youngest. I remember mum popping her out in the front bedroom at around 8 o'clock. She was asking for a bar of whole nut and a bottle of brown by 9. Dad hadn't bothered to make an appearance by then, so I had to go to the offy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 March 2020, 17:11:37
Only 5?? I was the 5th of 8!!!Dad really should have bought a telly sooner :D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2020, 17:14:21
Quote from: BazaJT on 27 March 2020, 17:11:37
Only 5?? I was the 5th of 8!!!Dad really should have bought a telly sooner :D ;D ;D
My second wife's mum had seventeen! Two were stillborn and one died at two years of age. So only 14 survived. You didn't mess around with that family.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2020, 17:15:22
Second wife's mum died when she was 42 so work that one out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2020, 17:29:23
 My Grandmother on my mothers side had 14 children between the ages of 16 and 48. Never smiled. Never looked happy. :-\

Crazy thing is that they couldn't afford one child let alone 14. My mother called it self-inflicted poverty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2020, 22:49:39
Mrs. KW took her car for an MOT today. As she drove up the road I remembered the advisories for rear brake pads ad deteriorated drop link dust covers that it got last year, which had slipped my mind.  ::)

Passed, with advisories on the drop links.  :D

Clearly she's not very heavy on the brakes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 March 2020, 00:26:27
Nice👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 March 2020, 01:47:04
Kit car road tax is due at the end of the month. Thought hard what to do. Came to the conclusion that it doesn't make sense not to SORN it for now. Just when the weather is starting to get better too. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2020, 09:10:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2020, 17:22:14
Is that Fred's cousin?
A bit more downmarket.  Fred and Florry are my posh church going clothes ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 March 2020, 09:18:56
Walked past them both in the garage to get to my petrol can for the lawn mower, neither of them has turned a wheel in the last 10 days, and not likely to for some while.( Both on battery conditoners)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2020, 09:31:37
Quote from: Rangie on 28 March 2020, 09:18:56
Walked past them both in the garage to get to my petrol can for the lawn mower, neither of them has turned a wheel in the last 10 days, and not likely to for some while.( Both on battery conditoners)
If they are the crap Ctek ones, get a meter out occasionally to check.  Of the 6 Cteks I've had (3 for smaller bike batts, 3 for cars), none have been any good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2020, 09:32:19
And in a couple more months when this starts to blow over, car batteries are going to be in very short supply.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 March 2020, 09:41:22
These are ones made in the USA boxes long gone & no brand make on them but never had a single problem with them, my cousin has a Chevrolet dealership in Los Angeles he has used this type for years he had them shipped over to me, he wouldn't buy crap type believe me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 March 2020, 16:48:23
Fitted a new hinge on the V70's fuel filler flap to stop it flapping about.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 28 March 2020, 16:54:24
Doudt if it will get much use in the next 6/8 weeks.Sir Tig
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 March 2020, 17:53:39
Quote from: amba on 28 March 2020, 16:54:24
Doudt if it will get much use in the next 6/8 weeks.Sir Tig

There's a list of jobs on both of them to catch up with, so while the weather is nice.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2020, 18:07:32
Got a new car yesterday
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2020, 18:08:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2020, 18:07:32
Got a new car yesterday
Another Zafira?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2020, 19:49:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2020, 18:08:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2020, 18:07:32
Got a new car yesterday
Another Zafira?

He did say car, not shed. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 March 2020, 19:53:08
Noticed my MPG has improved noticeably. Empty roads, more please.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2020, 20:02:26
Quote from: STEMO on 29 March 2020, 19:53:08
Noticed my MPG has improved noticeably. Empty roads, more please.

Mine's got much worse. Same reason. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2020, 20:06:51
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2020, 20:02:26
Quote from: STEMO on 29 March 2020, 19:53:08
Noticed my MPG has improved noticeably. Empty roads, more please.

Mine's got much worse. Same reason. :-[
Two cars on the drive, both full, one works, one doesn't. The working one is diesel, so that isn't going to use much getting to Tescos and back ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 March 2020, 20:31:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2020, 20:02:26
Quote from: STEMO on 29 March 2020, 19:53:08
Noticed my MPG has improved noticeably. Empty roads, more please.

Mine's got much worse. Same reason. :-[


 I was up to 11.9 , but with the bloody wind today 8.9.. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2020, 22:06:30
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 March 2020, 20:31:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 29 March 2020, 20:02:26
Quote from: STEMO on 29 March 2020, 19:53:08
Noticed my MPG has improved noticeably. Empty roads, more please.

Mine's got much worse. Same reason. :-[


 I was up to 11.9 , but with the bloody wind today 8.9.. :o

I'm sure I could manage that in the XE if I keep the "snail" on song, but my license might suffer. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 March 2020, 16:46:20
So what did TB get rid of-if anything- and what did he get?Place your bets gentlemen[and ladies/other]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 April 2020, 13:26:49
Lovely day so polished the RR looks good and passed a couple of hours, have lived here 20 months and even the chap across the road from me who I've never seen clean his car was out doing his, gardens & cars are going to look good after this pandemic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 16:05:07
Quote from: Rangie on 04 April 2020, 13:26:49
Lovely day so polished the RR looks good and passed a couple of hours, have lived here 20 months and even the chap across the road from me who I've never seen clean his car was out doing his, gardens & cars are going to look good after this pandemic.
I have managed to refrain from washing mine.

As to my "lawn", I've trashed it with toys, and I suspect seeding will be more fruitful than mowing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 16:06:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2020, 18:08:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2020, 18:07:32
Got a new car yesterday
Another Zafira?
Nope, a full on 1980s EV....


….from Tamiya ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 April 2020, 16:08:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 16:06:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2020, 18:08:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2020, 18:07:32
Got a new car yesterday
Another Zafira?
Nope, a full on 1980s EV....


….from Tamiya ;D
If it's big enough, you could deliver food to your elderly neighbours with it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 16:15:22
Quote from: STEMO on 04 April 2020, 16:08:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 16:06:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2020, 18:08:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2020, 18:07:32
Got a new car yesterday
Another Zafira?
Nope, a full on 1980s EV....


….from Tamiya ;D
If it's big enough, you could deliver food to your elderly neighbours with it.
Or I could just send Mrs TB down the road with it.  Not that the oldies here have asked for help, according to those on our road's arsebook group.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 April 2020, 16:18:07
Quote from: STEMO on 04 April 2020, 16:08:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 16:06:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 March 2020, 18:08:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2020, 18:07:32
Got a new car yesterday
Another Zafira?
Nope, a full on 1980s EV....


….from Tamiya ;D
If it's big enough, you could deliver food to your elderly neighbours with it.

IF you lived in Brackley and where old enough to remember "the incident" ....
Would you want a suspicious package delivered By TB
even if you where low on supplies   :-\

though i'm sure swapping from gas/petrol power which is highly explosive to lithium iron battery technology to tinker with will be fine  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 19:53:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 April 2020, 16:18:07
lithium iron battery technology
Old hat, and far too stable.  That's why we use Lithium Polymer packs now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 April 2020, 20:23:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 19:53:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 April 2020, 16:18:07
lithium iron battery technology
Old hat, and far too stable.  That's why we use Lithium Polymer packs now.

Nice? What did you get? I have a tamiya beetle somewhere from the mud 90's and an inferno DX ICE car somewhere, boxed up. Hopefully to see the light of day sometime in the future.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 04 April 2020, 22:18:58
Over a few days, cambelt kit, aux belt, aux tensioner, water pump, cam covers, spark plugs, all the filters and full service on my 2.6 Elite.

Used her for my commute the other day............first time I've driven her properly in a year -  bliss!!!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 April 2020, 10:56:12
Im planning on doing most of the above to mine in the next few months. Finding the energy and motivation seems to be the hard part these days though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 April 2020, 11:56:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 April 2020, 10:56:12
Im planning on doing most of the above to mine in the next few months. Finding the energy and motivation seems to be the hard part these days though.


all of that is about 3 hours work.


Some MTFU pills are required........ :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 April 2020, 12:31:27
True, but you don't know how old, knackered, unfit, worn out and facked up I am. Lol.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 06 April 2020, 10:44:40
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 04 April 2020, 20:23:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 19:53:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 April 2020, 16:18:07
lithium iron battery technology
Old hat, and far too stable.  That's why we use Lithium Polymer packs now.

Nice? What did you get? I have a tamiya beetle somewhere from the mud 90's and an inferno DX ICE car somewhere, boxed up. Hopefully to see the light of day sometime in the future.

I used to race a rear drive Mardave Marauder back in the day, then the 4wd stuff came about and trashed everything :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 April 2020, 11:06:29
Used the Auto Glym leather cleaning kit on the RR seats, nice & easy to use,  interior is totally immaculate anyway but passes a bit of time on this 12 weeks laydown. 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2020, 16:47:06
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 04 April 2020, 20:23:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 April 2020, 19:53:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 April 2020, 16:18:07
lithium iron battery technology
Old hat, and far too stable.  That's why we use Lithium Polymer packs now.

Nice? What did you get? I have a tamiya beetle somewhere from the mud 90's and an inferno DX ICE car somewhere, boxed up. Hopefully to see the light of day sometime in the future.
If its the Sand Scorcher from the early 80s, its worth a tidy sum now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2020, 16:48:23
Put a load of electricity in the Battlebus, though think it could do with a bit more.  Don't want to leave on charge overnight, as we got a load of rain last night that was unexpected.

Its not like it won't be there tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2020, 19:47:47
Finished cleaning the carpets and started scrubbing and treating the seats. Front seats and all the heater ducting tomorrow, then dash out, assuming I can get a replacement... Got holes in it for a starter switch  ::)

Once that's out, I can start refitting the interior along with the bits to make it work again... Or not :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 April 2020, 20:22:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 April 2020, 16:47:06
If its the Sand Scorcher from the early 80s, its worth a tidy sum now

Nah, it's a Blitzer Beetle. Not worth anything to speak of, but this good fun and has some nice childhood memories attached to it.

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-blitzer-beetle-2011/rc-car-products/365822 (https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-blitzer-beetle-2011/rc-car-products/365822)

I remember the DX being a total pig to get up and running, but then I didn't have much idea what I was doing with an engine (of any sort) back then. Needs a proper going over and fettling, at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 07 April 2020, 10:12:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2020, 19:47:47
Finished cleaning the carpets and started scrubbing and treating the seats. Front seats and all the heater ducting tomorrow, then dash out, assuming I can get a replacement... Got holes in it for a starter switch  ::)

Once that's out, I can start refitting the interior along with the bits to make it work again... Or not :D

I think I'd be doing the bits that make it work again first ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2020, 10:16:51
I will when they arrive.  :P

If they don't work, I have my eye on an alternative with the same trim colour, so not a waste... Failing that I either break it or wait for work and Mercedes to reopen and fix it with new bits or buy something else ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2020, 13:07:33
This...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aDuXPa76qF5AVbqy9
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 April 2020, 13:32:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2020, 13:07:33
This...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aDuXPa76qF5AVbqy9
there's still lots more weight reduction to be had there  ;D
though you will need a steering wheel  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2020, 14:22:38
Still have the steering wheel ;)

I think I will keep all the aircon gubbins though... I have new pollen and charcoal filters to replace the historically absent ones, so hopefully the climate gubbins will actually achieve something  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 April 2020, 14:44:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2020, 14:22:38


I think I will keep all the aircon gubbins though... I have new pollen and charcoal filters to replace the historically absent ones, so hopefully the climate gubbins will actually achieve something  ;D
No doubt "Coronavirus filters" will be available by post $£$£ :P  for most popular marques from internet scammers very soon  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 April 2020, 15:00:19
Washed the front end of the Range Rover off, I took some food over to our old next door neighbour last night as she can't get out and as the RR has not been used for a while came back along the bypass to blow the cobwebs away, it was totally covered in flies/insects , one warm day & they appear from nowhere..😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2020, 16:03:19
Electricity in TBE today.  Seemed to take a fair amount, so dunno if the batt is getting tired.  It came off the superior Silver Bullet, cant remember how long it was on there for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 April 2020, 18:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2020, 16:03:19
Electricity in TBE today.  Seemed to take a fair amount, so dunno if the batt is getting tired.  It came off the superior Silver Bullet, cant remember how long it was on there for.
Buy your replacement battery NOW   ;)
when lock-down ends , and people TRY to start their cars after weeks of being dormant ,new batteries will be in demand  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 April 2020, 19:01:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 April 2020, 18:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2020, 16:03:19
Electricity in TBE today.  Seemed to take a fair amount, so dunno if the batt is getting tired.  It came off the superior Silver Bullet, cant remember how long it was on there for.
Buy your replacement battery NOW   ;)
when lock-down ends , and people TRY to start their cars after weeks of being dormant ,new batteries will be in demand  ;D
Surely people wouldn't be that stupid?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 April 2020, 19:03:26
Quote from: STEMO on 08 April 2020, 19:01:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 April 2020, 18:59:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2020, 16:03:19
Electricity in TBE today.  Seemed to take a fair amount, so dunno if the batt is getting tired.  It came off the superior Silver Bullet, cant remember how long it was on there for.
Buy your replacement battery NOW   ;)
when lock-down ends , and people TRY to start their cars after weeks of being dormant ,new batteries will be in demand  ;D
Surely people wouldn't be that stupid?  ::)

 ;D :D  well lets see when the lock-down ends  :y   :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2020, 20:08:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 April 2020, 14:44:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2020, 14:22:38


I think I will keep all the aircon gubbins though... I have new pollen and charcoal filters to replace the historically absent ones, so hopefully the climate gubbins will actually achieve something  ;D
No doubt "Coronavirus filters" will be available by post $£$£ :P  for most popular marques from internet scammers very soon  ;)
All four genuine brand new filters delivered to my door for less than £50. The pollen ones are £18 on offer and the charcoal ones are nearer £50 each. So I call that a win, especially as they were as advertised and they arrived in spite of buying them on ebay. Which will frustrate Jammie... Also a win :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 09 April 2020, 14:22:31
Project car - Omega CD estate, battery connected and started engine for first time in 3 months, ran it up and down the driveway and parked it up on the ramps ready for doing handbrake cable sometime soon.

Whilst waiting for it to run up to temperature, checked all other functions, lights, wipers, washers, etc, and found radio working without having to put in the code! 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2020, 17:00:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2020, 16:03:19
Electricity in TBE today.  Seemed to take a fair amount, so dunno if the batt is getting tired.  It came off the superior Silver Bullet, cant remember how long it was on there for.
Charged it again today, after the silly mare left 2 of the doors open all evening/night/morning.  Good job it didn't rain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 15:34:54
Put it all back together...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Qw9QZr9zK3z9dVzi8

Well, except for the two screws holding the ashtray in... Can't fit those until TB has finished with the electric so I can get the battery charged... (two electronic locks on the shifter... Sigh ::))...

At which point, I will find out if it's fixed :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 10 April 2020, 16:47:01
 Washed the posh Vectra, well it seemed rude not to, as I'd just washed the company one first,  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 18:54:08
Battery back on. Key turned in the ignition, and switched on, and started. Even the remote locking works :o

So not only back together, but also working. Need a decent code reader though as it seems to have a couple of codes... ESP and Brake Assist, but that said battery has been off it nearly a moth, and as it's currently Sorned, it probably needs a drive to recalibrate itself.

All in all, well chuffed though 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:01:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 18:54:08
Battery back on. Key turned in the ignition, and switched on, and started. Even the remote locking works :o

So not only back together, but also working. Need a decent code reader though as it seems to have a couple of codes... ESP and Brake Assist, but that said battery has been off it nearly a moth, and as it's currently Sorned, it probably needs a drive to recalibrate itself.

All in all, well chuffed though 8)
well done  :y
pics of the outside ?
spec,cost etc  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:06:00
The out side needs a wash, and isn't thatpretty.

S280, and cost less than one of Terry's Astras :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:19:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
You'll burn in hell for that... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:30:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:06:00
The out side needs a wash, and isn't thatpretty.

S280, and cost less than one of Terry's Astras :D
Terry's astras are priceless  ::)

so it looks like THIS type  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S280-auto/223933728638?hash=item34237d877e:g:unEAAOSw07ddi93o) ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 April 2020, 19:40:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 18:54:08
Battery back on. Key turned in the ignition, and switched on, and started. Even the remote locking works :o

So not only back together, but also working. Need a decent code reader though as it seems to have a couple of codes... ESP and Brake Assist, but that said battery has been off it nearly a moth, and as it's currently Sorned, it probably needs a drive to recalibrate itself.

All in all, well chuffed though 8)
That's good work, Al. Firing up first time after major surgery shows a very good attention to detail and, of course, very good knowledge. Well done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 10 April 2020, 19:40:42
 Two hour car sales, that how long the warrenty lasts?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 April 2020, 19:40:59
Yesterday, had new boots fitted on the Audi. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S seem to be a big improvement over the factory fit Bridgestone Pretenders. Considering it runs on 20's I'm well happy with how it runs now, although the Bridgestones were down to about 3mm so that may account for the softer feeling ride.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:49:52
Quote from: Keith ABS on 10 April 2020, 19:40:42
Two hour car sales, that how long the warrenty lasts?
you want a warranty  ;D :D
new sim cards with a different number cost money you know  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:41:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:30:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:06:00
The out side needs a wash, and isn't thatpretty.

S280, and cost less than one of Terry's Astras :D
Terry's astras are priceless  ::)

so it looks like THIS type  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S280-auto/223933728638?hash=item34237d877e:g:unEAAOSw07ddi93o) ?
Yes, although that one is about £1,035 over priced, apparently has no MoT and has a third more miles... So yes, just like that one :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 10 April 2020, 20:44:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:41:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:30:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:06:00
The out side needs a wash, and isn't thatpretty.

S280, and cost less than one of Terry's Astras :D
Terry's astras are priceless  ::)

so it looks like THIS type  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S280-auto/223933728638?hash=item34237d877e:g:unEAAOSw07ddi93o) ?
Yes, although that one is about £1,035 over priced, apparently has no MoT and has a third more miles... So yes, just like that one :D

It's filthy inside ...  ??? ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 20:47:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:41:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:30:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:06:00
The out side needs a wash, and isn't thatpretty.

S280, and cost less than one of Terry's Astras :D
Terry's astras are priceless  ::)

so it looks like THIS type  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S280-auto/223933728638?hash=item34237d877e:g:unEAAOSw07ddi93o) ?
Yes, although that one is about £1,035 over priced, apparently has no MoT and has a third more miles... So yes, just like that one :D
8) sounds like you got a bargain *

obviously you've done a lot of work to sort the electricary gubbins

well done , few less miles than your trolley then  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:50:17
Quote from: Andy B on 10 April 2020, 20:44:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:41:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:30:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:06:00
The out side needs a wash, and isn't thatpretty.

S280, and cost less than one of Terry's Astras :D
Terry's astras are priceless  ::)

so it looks like THIS type  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S280-auto/223933728638?hash=item34237d877e:g:unEAAOSw07ddi93o) ?
Yes, although that one is about £1,035 over priced, apparently has no MoT and has a third more miles... So yes, just like that one :D

It's filthy inside ...  ??? ???
It's also been for sale for well over a year ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 20:56:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:50:17
Quote from: Andy B on 10 April 2020, 20:44:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:41:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 April 2020, 19:30:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:06:00
The out side needs a wash, and isn't thatpretty.

S280, and cost less than one of Terry's Astras :D
Terry's astras are priceless  ::)

so it looks like THIS type  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S280-auto/223933728638?hash=item34237d877e:g:unEAAOSw07ddi93o) ?
Yes, although that one is about £1,035 over priced, apparently has no MoT and has a third more miles... So yes, just like that one :D

It's filthy inside ...  ??? ???
It's also been for sale for well over a year ::)
Sorry Al, just the first link i found , i don't have a clue what an S280 even looked like outside till i googled  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 20:58:33
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 23:06:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:19:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
You'll burn in hell for that... ;D

I wonder if someone will lend me their pikey palace for some photos for the Jag forum? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 23:25:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 23:06:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:19:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
You'll burn in hell for that... ;D

I wonder if someone will lend me their pikey palace for some photos for the Jag forum? :D
I'm sure we could rustle something up... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 11 April 2020, 08:18:51
I have things I need to do on 3 cars.
Wife says I can't, because if I hurt myself I'll be having to.go to A&E and catching something.
I have form, and in 30 years I have ended up hurting myself twice and coming close more than I care to.think about. So done nothing for ages.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2020, 09:36:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 23:06:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:19:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
You'll burn in hell for that... ;D

I wonder if someone will lend me their pikey palace for some photos for the Jag forum? :D
If its not an official dealer supplied Jaguar approved burger van, you will get lynched.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 April 2020, 11:46:07
Quote from: New POD on 11 April 2020, 08:18:51
I have things I need to do on 3 cars.
Wife says I can't, because if I hurt myself I'll be having to.go to A&E and catching something.
I have form, and in 30 years I have ended up hurting myself twice and coming close more than I care to.think about. So done nothing for ages.

This is my excuse.  :y

I did take a chance last weekend though and washed them both.  :o  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2020, 11:54:36
I've just been and put diesel in wifey's car and thought I'd put it through the car wash. Sat in the queue for the wash and the bastard thing stopped halfway through the cycle with a car stuck in it. We all went and got a refund and left the poor bastard in there working out how to escape.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 April 2020, 14:51:18
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2020, 11:54:36
I've just been and put diesel in wifey's car and thought I'd put it through the car wash. Sat in the queue for the wash and the bastard thing stopped halfway through the cycle with a car stuck in it. We all went and got a refund and left the poor bastard in there working out how to escape.  ;D

Wash it yourself. Lazy sod. :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2020, 15:18:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2020, 09:36:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 23:06:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:19:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
You'll burn in hell for that... ;D

I wonder if someone will lend me their pikey palace for some photos for the Jag forum? :D
If its not an official dealer supplied Jaguar approved burger van, you will get lynched.
Lol. It's not even a dealer supplied towbar. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 11 April 2020, 16:40:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 April 2020, 14:51:18


Wash it yourself. Lazy sod. :)

Can we do this?  Most houses in Liverpool don't have a drive  :P

No different from London. I want to wash my car and don't have a drive but have a secluded area to work in
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2020, 16:43:12
Quote from: SMD on 11 April 2020, 16:40:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 April 2020, 14:51:18


Wash it yourself. Lazy sod. :)

Can we do this?  Most houses in Liverpool don't have a drive  :P

No different from London. I want to wash my car and don't have a drive but have a secluded area to work in
Good job I'm nowhere near there, then   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 April 2020, 16:45:55
Quote from: SMD on 11 April 2020, 16:40:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 April 2020, 14:51:18


Wash it yourself. Lazy sod. :)

Can we do this?  Most houses in Liverpool don't have a drive  :P

No different from London. I want to wash my car and don't have a drive but have a secluded area to work in
I'm going to wash and polish My Omega in the road,
anyone passing can "social distance" off  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: SMD on 11 April 2020, 16:51:24
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2020, 16:43:12
Quote from: SMD on 11 April 2020, 16:40:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 April 2020, 14:51:18


Wash it yourself. Lazy sod. :)

Can we do this?  Most houses in Liverpool don't have a drive  :P

No different from London. I want to wash my car and don't have a drive but have a secluded area to work in
Good job I'm nowhere near there, then   ::)

So you have moved then?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2020, 16:56:03
Quote from: SMD on 11 April 2020, 16:51:24
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2020, 16:43:12
Quote from: SMD on 11 April 2020, 16:40:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 April 2020, 14:51:18


Wash it yourself. Lazy sod. :)

Can we do this?  Most houses in Liverpool don't have a drive  :P

No different from London. I want to wash my car and don't have a drive but have a secluded area to work in
Good job I'm nowhere near there, then   ::)

So you have moved then?  ;D
23 years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 April 2020, 09:48:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2020, 15:18:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2020, 09:36:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 23:06:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:19:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
You'll burn in hell for that... ;D

I wonder if someone will lend me their pikey palace for some photos for the Jag forum? :D
If its not an official dealer supplied Jaguar approved burger van, you will get lynched.
Lol. It's not even a dealer supplied towbar. ;D
Best keep quiet then,  They will say that only a franchised dealer car do anything on your car, and that the service is excellent and value for money. They must be great outfits, as the coffee is nice.


I suspect, like Opti, you'll be banned for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 12:14:18
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2020, 15:18:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2020, 09:36:16
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 23:06:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 April 2020, 19:19:47
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2020, 19:10:45
Fitted a tow bar to mine. :D
You'll burn in hell for that... ;D

I wonder if someone will lend me their pikey palace for some photos for the Jag forum? :D
If its not an official dealer supplied Jaguar approved burger van, you will get lynched.
Lol. It's not even a dealer supplied towbar. ;D

 :o  Shock horror.
If it gets mentioned, just tell them that you know for a fact that car dealerships receive the same (but rebadged) towbar that you and I can buy over the counter elsewhere. Due to the short turnaround of my vehicles a few years back, I had to fit many towbars for towing my caravan. The towbar would be plated with the towing/hitch nose weight etc. and be badged with the vehicle manufacturers name plate on. The box it arrived in had Brink written on it.  :) 
On later vehicles it would have Witter or Westfalia stamped on the box but the vehicle manufacturers name plate on the metalwork. It's not in a vehicle manufacturers interest to make towbars when there are dedicated companies out there that specialise in it.  :y
Hope it doesn't upset the Jaguaaaar enthusiasts too much to learn that their genuine Jaguaaaar towbar is a rebadged version of yours.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2020, 21:41:17
Scrubbed and polished the Bavarian missile. The Merc can wait until next weekend  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 21:53:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2020, 21:41:17
Scrubbed and polished the Bavarian missile......

Is this the 330d?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 April 2020, 21:57:34
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 21:53:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2020, 21:41:17
Scrubbed and polished the Bavarian missile......

Is this the 330d?

Either that or Dr G has an infrequent personal hygiene regime.... :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 22:03:28
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 12 April 2020, 21:57:34
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 21:53:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2020, 21:41:17
Scrubbed and polished the Bavarian missile......

Is this the 330d?

Either that or Dr G has an infrequent personal hygiene regime.... :-X

I wasn't aware of any German in him.  :-\ ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 April 2020, 23:08:01
Oh no, he’d never allow that👀🍩⚔️⚰️
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 07:53:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 21:53:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2020, 21:41:17
Scrubbed and polished the Bavarian missile......

Is this the 330d?
Indeed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2020, 15:45:13
We need pics.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 16:45:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2020, 15:45:13
We need pics.
::)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7coCUn85RMAwhAQV8
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 13 April 2020, 17:14:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 16:45:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2020, 15:45:13
We need pics.
::)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7coCUn85RMAwhAQV8


Drive needs sweeping ......     :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 17:42:40
Well, yes there's that...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 April 2020, 17:51:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 16:45:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2020, 15:45:13
We need pics.
::)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7coCUn85RMAwhAQV8
what a lovely pair DG  :y
or did i get the wrong website  ;D :D
are you keeping both ? or just flipping cars while off work ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 18:16:02
The 330 is my brothers, on loan to get Mother around pending the fixing of the Merc... Obviously a slight logistical hiccup given Batflu.

As soon as I get the V5 back for the Merc, I can un sorn it properly assess the fix...

The Merc is the Trolley replacement.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 April 2020, 18:24:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 07:53:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 21:53:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2020, 21:41:17
Scrubbed and polished the Bavarian missile......

Is this the 330d?
Indeed :y

Cracking engine.  :y  Straight six, oodles of torque, bags of power right from the off and decent economy considering its power.  :y
I've had that engine in various guises over the years and it just got better.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 April 2020, 21:17:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 April 2020, 18:24:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 07:53:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 April 2020, 21:53:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2020, 21:41:17
Scrubbed and polished the Bavarian missile......

Is this the 330d?
Indeed :y

Cracking engine.  :y  Straight six, oodles of torque, bags of power right from the off and decent economy considering its power.  :y
I've had that engine in various guises over the years and it just got better.  :y

Agreed.  Those Beemer 3ltr straight sixes are great!  :y   Even if they do run on the devils juice.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2020, 21:47:13
Seeing about 46mpg, which considering the average journey it's doing at the moment is less than two miles ::)

It's an effortless long distance car too... Just as happy cruising for hours at 75 as it is blasting past traffic 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2020, 22:28:29
Removed n/s rear wheel on the Omega to bring it to work to refurb it. While I was down there I cleaned surface rust off the rear damper, and gave it a coat of Bilthamber, checked the rear pads, cleaned up everything within reach around the area, and gave the caliper a coat of matt black. Was thinking of starting to remove the rear donut bush but then the jack slipped and snapped off the headlight level sensor.
Hoping to carry on regardless tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 April 2020, 06:51:07
I tend to remove the donut with the car on ramps.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 April 2020, 11:59:30
May well give that a try Doc. Cheers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 April 2020, 12:11:33
Only do one side at a time, also it makes it a bit easier to reposition the subframe when it comes to getting the centre bolt back in ;) basically throw the new bush in, loosely refit the plate, then roll the car back/forth to centre the main bolt. Bish, bash, bosh :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 April 2020, 14:12:41
Just walked past them both in the garage to get fence treatment & brushes , neither of them turned a wheel for about a week now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 April 2020, 14:25:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 April 2020, 12:11:33
Only do one side at a time, also it makes it a bit easier to reposition the subframe when it comes to getting the centre bolt back in ;) basically throw the new bush in, loosely refit the plate, then roll the car back/forth to centre the main bolt. Bish, bash, bosh :y

I will let you know if it is that simple for me. Probably wont be, it usually isn't.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 14 April 2020, 17:27:23
As it's not moved for 3 weeks, and probably won't for at least another 3 .... stuck a battery charger on it just to see ... after 8 hours it shows fully charged and has dropped into maintenance mode... so I guess it's still in decnet condition.  :)

To be repeated in 2 weeks time ......   :)

I think I'll do her shopping trolley tomorrow ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 16 April 2020, 15:53:58
Replaced handbrake cable on the project Omega - What a pig of a job with exhausts and rearmost heat shields in the way.

I nearly considered dropping the exhaust so the shields could be taken out fully, so they just clanked and rattled on top of the exhaust instead, along with my constant swearing trying to get the new cable into place. No wonder the neighbours have taken to wearing earplugs when I'm under the car!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 16 April 2020, 16:52:35
Everyone likes a picture, don't they? Just in case you've forgotten what a star silver Omega looks like.  ::)
(http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/omega_cd-handbrake01.jpg)
The crease on the front bumper is where it rolled away a couple of years ago and demolished a small brick wall. There's a few dings and scrapes on some of the panels, but it's tidy underneath and worth spending some time on it for use as a winter car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: neil74 on 16 April 2020, 17:00:38
Its a shame you're not round the corner because you could have done the rear springs on my estate  ::) and turned the air even more blue  ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 April 2020, 17:16:21
Refitted the underbonnet sound deadening shield on the Range Rover, I suspect it was removed on its first MOT in 2010 when it failed on insufficient screen wash this meant removal of the shield and it wasn't put back properly. Bought the correct grommet fasteners of eBay and drilled and fitted 4 extra ones only took about 45 minutes can't understand why it was never put right before, OCD I'm afraid everything has got to be perfect..😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 17:33:19
Had a few tacho & speedo no workey incidents  :(
mileage still went up  :) but it's always nice to know how slow you are driving  ;D
so took it apart again and fitted I.R.S calibrated clocks
I assume the MPG data etc on the display will take a while to reset back to it's normal figures  AKA abysmal ?  ;D
  (https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/93913300_1503601249850398_4114441028751065088_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=qQBKV-8SZtUAX8lXmK_&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=40923b485866e895c3612165dba2de4d&oe=5EBC432B)
now I need to test drive with sat nav to check speeds etc but i will do that when out driving for a reason  :y
(shopping , taking stuff to the oldies etc or emergency repair)

then I need to look into correcting the mileage
anyone know how that is done please ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 17:48:52
Why bother correcting the mileage?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 17:51:47
Quote from: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 17:48:52
Why bother correcting the mileage?
so it's right
true mileage is 81--- not 36---
not that i'm selling it or anything but i want it right  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 17:53:51
plus, if i'm still alive when the next MOT is due it will be wrong on the MOT database  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 18:00:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 17:53:51
plus, if i'm still alive when the next MOT is due it will be wrong on the MOT database  :D
They do allow for the changing of a speedometer. The system isn't as anal as you  ::)

As far as I know the only way to 'correct the mileage' is to remove the clock and force it round with a screwdriver  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 April 2020, 18:14:41
 You can dismantle the odometer,, bit fiddly, so practice on the old one first, you might be able to go old skool, and just use a drill to go backwards. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 18:15:13
If it's on standard 225/55/16 tyres, then your computer will be spot on :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:35:35
Quote from: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 18:00:36

They do allow for the changing of a speedometer. The system isn't as anal as you  ::)

As far as I know the only way to 'correct the mileage' is to remove the clock and force it round with a screwdriver  ;D
I know it can be up on the database WRONG  ;D
I want it to be right  ;)

Quote from: biggriffin on 16 April 2020, 18:14:41
You can dismantle the odometer,, bit fiddly, so practice on the old one first, you might be able to go old skool, and just use a drill to go backwards. :y
Thanks , I'll try the code reader  :-X on the old clocks (i know i can change mileage on LCD digital clocks like astra) and if that fails I will follow your advice and take the old clocks apart as you suggest  :) then learning from that ,what parts snap off etc  ;D :D then TRY and do it right with the new clocks   :P

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 18:15:13
If it's on standard 225/55/16 tyres, then your computer will be spot on :y
Thanks DG , I matched part number on clocks and being ex plod ,i assumed the code index would be OK
just wondered how long it takes to get average MPG data etc back (saving zero ,but not driven it yet) range is correct, idle MPG correct ,just no average consumption or trip distance

I didn't have my wallet in my pocket so the wallet thickness sensor in the driver seat may be confused  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 18:39:01
Get a fickin life  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:49:50
Quote from: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 18:39:01
Get a fickin life  ;D
where from Uncle Stemo ? got a link ?  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 18:51:09
Quote from: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 18:39:01
Get a fickin life  ;D
Not for at least three more weeks  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 18:54:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\
Nope. It's electromechanical rather than digital ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 18:57:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 18:54:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\
Nope. It's electromechanical rather than digital ;)
It's a fickin ancient abacus.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:14:34
Anyway...…...……………..what Ive done with my car today.
Started into the job of changing the donut bushes. As I thought it wasn't straightforward. Hell of a job to get the old one out. Most of the rubber came out with a bit of effort, but the metal cone fought hard to stay where it was.Seemed like it was bonded in place or something. Got the new one into the arm, but still about half an inch to go before it is fully home. Inserted bolt, but found it didn't line up with the hole. Much pushing and shoving before finally getting it lined up.
Have now tightened it and will leave it overnight hoping it will pull itself home in the meantime.
Would like to have got one side finished, but got called in for me tea.
Hopefully the second one will be a bit easier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 19:16:27
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:14:34
Anyway...…...……………..what Ive done with my car today.
Started into the job of changing the donut bushes. As I thought it wasn't straightforward. Hell of a job to get the old one out. Most of the rubber came out with a bit of effort, but the metal cone fought hard to stay where it was.Seemed like it was bonded in place or something. Got the new one into the arm, but still about half an inch to go before it is fully home. Inserted bolt, but found it didn't line up with the hole. Much pushing and shoving before finally getting it lined up.
Have now tightened it and will leave it overnight hoping it will pull itself home in the meantime.
Would like to have got one side finished, but got called in for me tea.
Hopefully the second one will be a bit easier.
Achey bod in the morning  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:18:32

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 18:54:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\
Nope. It's electromechanical rather than digital ;)
Yes , just wondered if Tech 2 could pulse it forward  :-\ in the same way it gets a signal every 10th of a mile  :y

Quote from: STEMO on 16 April 2020, 18:57:01
It's a fickin ancient abacus.  ;D
easy then , i know how to "flick beans"  :-X  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 16 April 2020, 19:21:12
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\
hence the (tongue in cheek) suggestion of winding it back with a drill .....  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:24:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:14:34
Anyway...…...……………..what Ive done with my car today.
Started into the job of changing the donut bushes. As I thought it wasn't straightforward. Hell of a job to get the old one out. Most of the rubber came out with a bit of effort, but the metal cone fought hard to stay where it was.Seemed like it was bonded in place or something. Got the new one into the arm, but still about half an inch to go before it is fully home. Inserted bolt, but found it didn't line up with the hole. Much pushing and shoving before finally getting it lined up.
Have now tightened it and will leave it overnight hoping it will pull itself home in the meantime.
Would like to have got one side finished, but got called in for me tea.
Hopefully the second one will be a bit easier.
I've had this with Carlton ones
I cleaned the hole with a French file (I'm sure you own one of those  ;D )
then lubed the metal and tapped evenly round the metal cup to seat it
I hope yours goes home over time and doesn't twist in the hole and bind
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:28:33
Quote from: Andy B on 16 April 2020, 19:21:12
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\
hence the (tongue in cheek) suggestion of winding it back with a drill .....  ;)
I got drills but the speedo is not cable driven or i would have done it already  :-X  ;D :D
obviously after looking on youtube for a scouser video how too  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 April 2020, 19:29:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\

If they are anything like the old clocks, the number rollers have a central pin that runs the length of the odometer numbers, and little wire fingers on each number roller to hold them in line. If you remove the entire roller out of its end clips, roll the numbers to the desired mileage, and then comes the fiddly bit. You have to line up the little wire fingers so that they are all in the right place. Once you have done this you can then clip the central roller back in to the end clips. If you get it wrong, the numbers won't roll in line. As biggriffin said, fiddly but doable.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 19:33:08
I have managed it once, and failed miserably a couple of times...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 April 2020, 19:36:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 19:33:08
I have managed it once, and failed miserably a couple of times...

It was a long, long time ago that I did it, but I do remember it being fiddly.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:40:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 April 2020, 19:29:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 18:51:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 April 2020, 18:48:49
Cant change the mileage on an Omega via a code reader.
thanks Jamie , saves me time  :y
so it can't even be done with genuine Tech 2  :-\

If they are anything like the old clocks, the number rollers have a central pin that runs the length of the odometer numbers, and little wire fingers on each number roller to hold them in line. If you remove the entire roller out of its end clips, roll the numbers to the desired mileage, and then comes the fiddly bit. You have to line up the little wire fingers so that they are all in the right place. Once you have done this you can then clip the central roller back in to the end clips. If you get it wrong, the numbers won't roll in line. As biggriffin said, fiddly but doable.  :y
thanks for the tips  :y gives me some pointers  ;)

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 19:33:08
I have managed it once, and failed miserably a couple of times...
don't bode well with my fat sausage fingers then   :o
i'll try the old ones and see how badly that goes  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:47:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:24:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:14:34
Anyway...…...……………..what Ive done with my car today.
Started into the job of changing the donut bushes. As I thought it wasn't straightforward. Hell of a job to get the old one out. Most of the rubber came out with a bit of effort, but the metal cone fought hard to stay where it was.Seemed like it was bonded in place or something. Got the new one into the arm, but still about half an inch to go before it is fully home. Inserted bolt, but found it didn't line up with the hole. Much pushing and shoving before finally getting it lined up.
Have now tightened it and will leave it overnight hoping it will pull itself home in the meantime.
Would like to have got one side finished, but got called in for me tea.
Hopefully the second one will be a bit easier.
I've had this with Carlton ones
I cleaned the hole with a French file (I'm sure you own one of those  ;D )
then lubed the metal and tapped evenly round the metal cup to seat it
I hope yours goes home over time and doesn't twist in the hole and bind

OOF guide says if you lube the hole it will slip out again in a day or two.       Ooh er missus.
I have a lump hammer if need be.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:51:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:47:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:24:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:14:34
Anyway...…...……………..what Ive done with my car today.
Started into the job of changing the donut bushes. As I thought it wasn't straightforward. Hell of a job to get the old one out. Most of the rubber came out with a bit of effort, but the metal cone fought hard to stay where it was.Seemed like it was bonded in place or something. Got the new one into the arm, but still about half an inch to go before it is fully home. Inserted bolt, but found it didn't line up with the hole. Much pushing and shoving before finally getting it lined up.
Have now tightened it and will leave it overnight hoping it will pull itself home in the meantime.
Would like to have got one side finished, but got called in for me tea.
Hopefully the second one will be a bit easier.
I've had this with Carlton ones
I cleaned the hole with a French file (I'm sure you own one of those  ;D )
then lubed the metal and tapped evenly round the metal cup to seat it
I hope yours goes home over time and doesn't twist in the hole and bind

OOF guide says if you lube the hole it will slip out again in a day or two.       Ooh er missus.
I have a lump hammer if need be.
nothings slipping out if you have to tw*t it in with a hammer and the triangle goes over it anyway  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 April 2020, 19:52:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:40:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 April 2020, 19:29:54
If they are anything like the old clocks, the number rollers have a central pin that runs the length of the odometer numbers, and little wire fingers on each number roller to hold them in line. If you remove the entire roller out of its end clips, roll the numbers to the desired mileage, and then comes the fiddly bit. You have to line up the little wire fingers so that they are all in the right place. Once you have done this you can then clip the central roller back in to the end clips. If you get it wrong, the numbers won't roll in line. As biggriffin said, fiddly but doable.  :y
thanks for the tips  :y gives me some pointers  ;)

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 19:33:08
I have managed it once, and failed miserably a couple of times...
don't bode well with my fat sausage fingers then   :o
i'll try the old ones and see how badly that goes  ;D

Think positive, I've only done it once and succeeded, so I have a 100% success rate.  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 20:02:22
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 April 2020, 19:52:40
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:40:37
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 April 2020, 19:29:54
If they are anything like the old clocks, the number rollers have a central pin that runs the length of the odometer numbers, and little wire fingers on each number roller to hold them in line. If you remove the entire roller out of its end clips, roll the numbers to the desired mileage, and then comes the fiddly bit. You have to line up the little wire fingers so that they are all in the right place. Once you have done this you can then clip the central roller back in to the end clips. If you get it wrong, the numbers won't roll in line. As biggriffin said, fiddly but doable.  :y
thanks for the tips  :y gives me some pointers  ;)

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2020, 19:33:08
I have managed it once, and failed miserably a couple of times...
don't bode well with my fat sausage fingers then   :o
i'll try the old ones and see how badly that goes  ;D

Think positive, I've only done it once and succeeded, so I have a 100% success rate.  ;D :y
Thanks ,I will try  ;)
if i get 100% success rate with the first set....  then i'll try to do the new ones  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 20:48:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:51:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:47:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:24:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:14:34
Anyway...…...……………..what Ive done with my car today.
Started into the job of changing the donut bushes. As I thought it wasn't straightforward. Hell of a job to get the old one out. Most of the rubber came out with a bit of effort, but the metal cone fought hard to stay where it was.Seemed like it was bonded in place or something. Got the new one into the arm, but still about half an inch to go before it is fully home. Inserted bolt, but found it didn't line up with the hole. Much pushing and shoving before finally getting it lined up.
Have now tightened it and will leave it overnight hoping it will pull itself home in the meantime.
Would like to have got one side finished, but got called in for me tea.
Hopefully the second one will be a bit easier.
I've had this with Carlton ones
I cleaned the hole with a French file (I'm sure you own one of those  ;D )
then lubed the metal and tapped evenly round the metal cup to seat it
I hope yours goes home over time and doesn't twist in the hole and bind

OOF guide says if you lube the hole it will slip out again in a day or two.       Ooh er missus.
I have a lump hammer if need be.
nothings slipping out if you have to tw*t it in with a hammer and the triangle goes over it anyway  ;D

I thought the same tbh. I would add, I ache from head to toe tonight. Im really getting too old and knackered for this shit now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 20:52:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 20:48:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:51:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:47:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:24:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 19:14:34
Anyway...…...……………..what Ive done with my car today.
Started into the job of changing the donut bushes. As I thought it wasn't straightforward. Hell of a job to get the old one out. Most of the rubber came out with a bit of effort, but the metal cone fought hard to stay where it was.Seemed like it was bonded in place or something. Got the new one into the arm, but still about half an inch to go before it is fully home. Inserted bolt, but found it didn't line up with the hole. Much pushing and shoving before finally getting it lined up.
Have now tightened it and will leave it overnight hoping it will pull itself home in the meantime.
Would like to have got one side finished, but got called in for me tea.
Hopefully the second one will be a bit easier.
I've had this with Carlton ones
I cleaned the hole with a French file (I'm sure you own one of those  ;D )
then lubed the metal and tapped evenly round the metal cup to seat it
I hope yours goes home over time and doesn't twist in the hole and bind

OOF guide says if you lube the hole it will slip out again in a day or two.       Ooh er missus.
I have a lump hammer if need be.
nothings slipping out if you have to tw*t it in with a hammer and the triangle goes over it anyway  ;D

I thought the same tbh. I would add, I ache from head to toe tonight. Im really getting too old and knackered for this shit now.
Ibuprofen + good nights sleep  :y
hope your feeling better tomorrow  :)
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Post by: Raeturbo on 16 April 2020, 20:54:18
Well, seems as nobody’s said it, Fu(k all!
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 20:56:36
Don't take painkillers. A bit of pain never hurt anyone. Good nights sleep is unlikely. I have to slep in my sons old single bed in the spare room for 12 weeks due to swmbo shielding and its like sleeping on concrete. Don't know why he never complained about it, but then hes young. They don't notice stuff like that like us geriatrics do.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 16 April 2020, 20:59:58
Jesus that’s not nice hope things get better for you VERY soon mate.
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Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 21:18:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 20:56:36
Don't take painkillers. A bit of pain never hurt anyone.
Pain ,by definition hurts  ::) if your not a masochist you could try some Ibuprofen  ;D
Ibuprofen is mild , just eases pain and stops swelling  inflammation , it's not crack cocaine
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 20:56:36
Good nights sleep is unlikely. I have to slep in my sons old single bed in the spare room for 12 weeks due to swmbo shielding and its like sleeping on concrete. Don't know why he never complained about it, but then hes young. They don't notice stuff like that like us geriatrics do.
I'm 50  ;D
no sofa cushions or extra pillows you can pad out the pea under the mattress with   :-\

you need to sort this out ,12 weeks of not sleeping properly will mess you up  :( seriously
even if you buy a new mattress , money well spent
your body NEEDS to recover ,that's what sleep is  ;)

Don't make life hard for yourself
life has a knack of doing that for you ,without your help  :y




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Post by: Raeturbo on 16 April 2020, 21:43:06
Well said Dave, I was going to say this too :y..if you have to make sacrifices...  for f?cks sake look after yourself too mate, a few quid here and there for comfort is the best investment you’ll probably make, and if you’re not well how the hell can you help anyone else?
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Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 22:22:20
Indeed ,
"you can't pour from an empty cup" ;)
not sure who said that  :P
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Post by: Raeturbo on 16 April 2020, 22:58:40
And, a half full cup is better than a half empty cup every time👍👍👍
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 April 2020, 08:52:48
Quote from: Raeturbo on 16 April 2020, 22:58:40
And, a half full cup is better than a half empty cup every time👍👍👍
Even vomit?
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 April 2020, 09:09:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2020, 19:18:32
Yes , just wondered if Tech 2 could pulse it forward  :-\ in the same way it gets a signal every 10th of a mile  :y
No. But nothing to stop you making a pulse generator to do it, set to the fastest the clocks can handle, but it would still takes weeks to get 10s of thousands of miles on it.

Best Tech2 can do is get the speedo to read a certain speed, but this does not impact the odo.
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 April 2020, 09:14:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2020, 20:56:36
Don't take painkillers. A bit of pain never hurt anyone.
I agree.  Pain is an evolutionary protection mechanism, which painkillers suppress.

Hence I only take them when really, really necessary.  Like earlier in the week when I was paralysed with pain, and couldn't get off the bed for a piss :(.

Also, because I so rarely take them, pop a single 500mg of naproxen, and I can't feel *anything* for about 24hrs...   ...so end up with more injuries where I stub my toe, or catch a finger, and don't feel it ;D
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Post by: Andy B on 17 April 2020, 10:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 April 2020, 09:14:37
..., and I can't feel *anything* for about 24hrs...   ...so end up with more injuries where I stub my toe, or catch a finger, and don't feel it ;D

That's just no sense .... no feeling!  ::) ::)
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Post by: Raeturbo on 17 April 2020, 11:54:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 April 2020, 08:52:48
Quote from: Raeturbo on 16 April 2020, 22:58:40
And, a half full cup is better than a half empty cup every time👍👍👍
Even vomit?
.            I never get sick of that👍😂
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 April 2020, 20:14:57
Whacked the donut bush in the last half inch and reassembled. Was planning on doing the other side but ended up driving down that London to deliver a food parcel to daughter. Return journey of 130 miles on near empty roads reminded me what a lovely old thing the Omega is to drive.
Got out fresh as a daisy with a smile on my face. Just what I needed at the moment.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 17 April 2020, 20:44:33
Yes I still love my MV6 even though I’m an Astra G owner too👀
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 April 2020, 20:51:34
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 April 2020, 20:14:57
Whacked the donut bush in the last half inch and reassembled. Was planning on doing the other side but ended up driving down that London to deliver a food parcel to daughter. Return journey of 130 miles on near empty roads reminded me what a lovely old thing the Omega is to drive.
Got out fresh as a daisy with a smile on my face. Just what I needed at the moment.
Did you remember to deliver the parcel?...
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 April 2020, 21:57:47
Strangely I did. It actually ended up being two boxes and three large carrier bags, hence postage not really an option.
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Post by: dave the builder on 17 April 2020, 22:08:00
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 April 2020, 20:14:57
Whacked the donut bush in the last half inch and reassembled. Was planning on doing the other side but ended up driving down that London to deliver a food parcel to daughter. Return journey of 130 miles on near empty roads reminded me what a lovely old thing the Omega is to drive.
Got out fresh as a daisy with a smile on my face. Just what I needed at the moment.
Glad you got it in, there's another side too though  ;D  :-X
I love driving my Omega ,puts a smile on my face too  :y

It's probably the only car on the fleet still on full pay
all the other vauxhalls are on furlong pay
still taxed ,insured and MOTed but using no fuel  ;D

yes ,I should be using one of the astras for shopping and delivering etc because they use much less fuel  ::)
am I going too
er ...
NO   ;D
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Post by: STEMO on 17 April 2020, 22:33:24
Enjoy your omega while you can, Dave.
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Post by: STEMO on 17 April 2020, 22:34:58
Oh......and you might as well give me all of the money you're saving on fuel.  :)
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Post by: Andy H on 18 April 2020, 08:47:22
SWMBO has been taking the Mazda a couple of miles every few days to get shopping or medication since lockdown started.

It only just managed to turn over this morning so I tucked it up in the garage with a drip feed of electricity to top up its (tiny) battery.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 April 2020, 12:18:25
Working days this weekend, so planning on doing the other donut bush Monday or Tues. if it stays dry.
Then need to start thinking about a service, plus cambelt, Aux. belt, remove sump to clean the strainer. It will never need working on again after Ive done that lot...……………………………

Shut up Stemo.
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Post by: STEMO on 18 April 2020, 12:56:45
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 April 2020, 12:18:25
Working days this weekend, so planning on doing the other donut bush Monday or Tues. if it stays dry.
Then need to start thinking about a service, plus cambelt, Aux. belt, remove sump to clean the strainer. It will never need working on again after Ive done that lot...……………………………

Shut up Stemo.

 :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 April 2020, 13:04:24
Thanks very much.
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Post by: luizvivas on 19 April 2020, 15:08:30
Position lamps installed in turn signals.

(https://ap.imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/04/19/IMG_14042020_farolete-seta-3_optimized.md.jpg)
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Post by: Rangie on 19 April 2020, 15:16:30
Waxed the Subaru, looks excellent a real good sparkle on the metallic silver , glass all cleaned as well oil change due in June & that's about it for the year.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2020, 15:25:58
Brought another Omega wheel to work for a refurb. I shall work my way through the four of them by the end of the month.
The futile quest for perfection helps pass the long shifts.
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Post by: amba on 19 April 2020, 17:12:25
Sounds a nice little job you have there Albs...getting paid to refurb your own wheels
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 April 2020, 17:42:42
Removed the offside rear door card on the Mondeo and gave the sticky door lock a squirt of WD.  Reassembled and all's good now!  :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 14:22:43
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 April 2020, 12:18:25
Working days this weekend, so planning on doing the other donut bush Monday or Tues. if it stays dry.
Then need to start thinking about a service, plus cambelt, Aux. belt, remove sump to clean the strainer. It will never need working on again after Ive done that lot...……………………………

Shut up Stemo.


Should have kept my mouth shut. Fitted the other donut bush just now. Was a lot easier than the first and in a lot worse condition. The steel sleeve in the centre was completely detached from the rubber.
When I did the other side I did some cleaning up etc. around the various parts at the rear, including the annual ritual of removing surface rust from the  damper, and giving it a coat of paint, as I wanted to preserve the original self levellers.
When I finished fitting the bush today I noticed some oil on the drive at the other side of the car. Had a look and its running down the outer surface of the damper. Havent looked closely yet, but I think its likely that after cleaning it up this time, the metal has got too thin and its sprung a leak. Had to happen some time I suppose.
Shame, because I wanted to retain the self levelling and keep the old girl original, but finding a decent pair without selling my working kidney is probably unlikely.
Might have to order a pair of B4,s or similar.
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Post by: dave the builder on 20 April 2020, 14:39:34
Oh dear  :(
it's worth checking you haven't strained or disturbed a brake line too ,which can squirt brake fluid anywhere  :-\
I've never had a shock rust so bad that it leaks, i tend to swap for new @ 100K
but I've not had self leveling suspension since my C reg cav CDi  ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2020, 14:48:38
Search interweb with the part number... You might get lucky :y

That said, at least you have plod springs on it, so the handling shouldn't suffer. Also Sachs OE shocks are readily available and arguably a better fit than the B4s. Although you may need to get the top mounts as well...  :y
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Post by: STEMO on 20 April 2020, 15:18:34
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 14:22:43
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 April 2020, 12:18:25
Working days this weekend, so planning on doing the other donut bush Monday or Tues. if it stays dry.
Then need to start thinking about a service, plus cambelt, Aux. belt, remove sump to clean the strainer. It will never need working on again after Ive done that lot...……………………………

Shut up Stemo.


Should have kept my mouth shut. Fitted the other donut bush just now. Was a lot easier than the first and in a lot worse condition. The steel sleeve in the centre was completely detached from the rubber.
When I did the other side I did some cleaning up etc. around the various parts at the rear, including the annual ritual of removing surface rust from the  damper, and giving it a coat of paint, as I wanted to preserve the original self levellers.
When I finished fitting the bush today I noticed some oil on the drive at the other side of the car. Had a look and its running down the outer surface of the damper. Havent looked closely yet, but I think its likely that after cleaning it up this time, the metal has got too thin and its sprung a leak. Had to happen some time I suppose.
Shame, because I wanted to retain the self levelling and keep the old girl original, but finding a decent pair without selling my working kidney is probably unlikely.
Might have to order a pair of B4,s or similar.

 :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: STEMO on 20 April 2020, 15:20:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2020, 14:48:38
Search interweb with the part number... You might get lucky :y

That said, at least you have plod springs on it, so the handling shouldn't suffer. Also Sachs OE shocks are readily available and arguably a better fit than the B4s. Although you may need to get the top mounts as well...  :y
Yeah, and it's not like you're decrepit or anything. You'll have them on in five minutes  ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 16:12:25
Shut up STEMO.


Ive worked out what happened, I think. When driving the car down off the ramps the o/s ramp shot out from under the wheel so that side had the full weight of the car drop suddenly, which has probably burst the seal. Deffo not from the brakes as I checked that.
Will search for the part number and then trawl the interweb.
Any recommendations for Sachs OE dampers DG ? Had a quick look on ebay earlier but no further up to now.
Rear springs aren't plod btw. They are Sachs standard spec as opposed to Elite spec, so a little stiffer than it came out of the factory.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2020, 16:19:39
Here do...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SACHS-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-OPEL-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-25-26-27-OMEGA-B-OEM-105842-/264685183302

£57 each if you buy a pair :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 16:27:50
Was about to say, I think these might do the job. Lol.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/1416473504?iid=153195855972

Yours are slightly cheaper so will go for them unless I can find a decent pair of s/l for sensible money.
Correction, the ones in my link are a lot cheaper, and appear to be the same thing.
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Post by: Rangie on 20 April 2020, 16:31:10
Opened the glovebox of the Range Rover looking for a business card.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2020, 16:32:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 16:27:50
Was about to say, I think these might do the job. Lol.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/1416473504?iid=153195855972

Yours are slightly cheaper so will go for them unless I can find a decent pair of s/l for sensible money.
Correction, the ones in my link are a lot cheaper, and appear to be the same thing.
Can't argue with that price :y presume that you have just bought them :D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 17:09:13
Not yet. Still attempting to find a pair of S/L, knowing its likely to be in vain. Will probably order them later today.
If the fittings from S/L shocks don't fit then I presume I need to go to VX and buy fitting kit for standard shocks ?
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2020, 19:43:30
Sachs ones should include the OE fittings. Bilsteins don't. :y

The ones you linked to had been sold by the time I looked at them...
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 20:55:35
Says 10 available at the moment ? Ive put a pair in my Ebay basket.
Might post a wanted ad for self levellers on here for 24 hours before ordering a pair of Sachs.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2020, 22:18:00
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 20:55:35
Says 10 available at the moment ? Ive put a pair in my Ebay basket.
Might post a wanted ad for self levellers on here for 24 hours before ordering a pair of Sachs.
Get them bought... at that price they won't be around for long ;)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2020, 22:22:55
Have asked a question to make sure fitting kit is included. Will be a bit stuck if it isn't.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2020, 09:54:57
All the Sachs ones I have fitted do ;)

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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 April 2020, 12:44:10
Just ordered a pair. Just under £70 delivered which Im more than happy with. A bit sad that I had to bin the S/L, but I will keep everything in place in case I come across a pair of s/l shocks in the future.
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Post by: 456lbft on 21 April 2020, 14:42:08
Got an MOT on the MV6, no advisories :y
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Post by: dave the builder on 21 April 2020, 14:53:43
Quote from: 456lbft on 21 April 2020, 14:42:08
Got an MOT on the MV6, no advisories :y
Excellent  :)
always nice to have a clean report
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 April 2020, 17:33:52
Charged all 3 cars again.
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Post by: Andy H on 22 April 2020, 08:32:40
Charged the battery and moved the drivers seat forward so that SWMBO could reach the pedals and go and buy essential supplies*

* (bread, wine, chocolate and toilet rolls)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2020, 08:33:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 April 2020, 17:33:52
Charged all 3 cars again.
Given the amount of time they spend plugged in, you may as well go all electric...  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2020, 13:44:24
Taxed it using the details from the new keeper slip. Clearly Dvla haven't opened the envelope yet ::).

And then drove it to the shops. Need to reset an ABS light, but otherwise OK, and more comfortable than the 3 series 8) albeit slower :'(
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Post by: 456lbft on 22 April 2020, 14:19:28
Had A/C filled following the major "service", which included a new compressor, condensor, drier and microswitch (all sourced relatively cheaply on ebay), and I have properly cold air again and no reported leaks  :)
The compressor is quite noisy at idle when engaged the noise goes away with increased revs, but sounds like one of those single piston air compressors at idle, not quite sure why or if there's anything that can be done about it, anyone got any ideas?  We checked that it had oil it it before it was fitted.
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Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 22 April 2020, 14:27:22
Nothing.....cambelts seriously overdue so all off the road UFN ::)
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Post by: Rangie on 22 April 2020, 14:32:06
Noticed a couple of light scratches on the n/s/r door of the Range Rover, found a tube of unopened Tcut scratch remover in the garage & its worked a treat paintwork now blemish free. 😀
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 April 2020, 18:31:03
Had a day off from it today, but brought the third Omega alloy to work tonight to start rubbing down and repainting.
Headlight level sensor arrived today and rear shocks due to be delivered in the next couple of days, so everything around the rear end should be all nicely tidied up and working properly within the next few days.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2020, 20:10:58
When you get to fitting the rear shocks, clean and freshen the wheel arch side of the turrets ;)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jC1AoiE78tX6aaZm6

Reason being saloons are prone to paint/underseal wear from the top mount seal rubbing and trapping shite against the turret. Terry can explain what happens next...  :D
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Post by: STEMO on 22 April 2020, 20:20:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 April 2020, 18:31:03
Had a day off from it today, but brought the third Omega alloy to work tonight to start rubbing down and repainting.
Headlight level sensor arrived today and rear shocks due to be delivered in the next couple of days, so everything around the rear end should be all nicely tidied up and working properly within the next few days.
If only I could say the same  :(
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 April 2020, 22:03:27
Your rear end not tidy and working properly ?

DG - will do. Ive already cleaned up everything else in that area and give it a coat of paint where needed, so will clean up around the turrets when I have access with shocks removed.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2020, 22:09:06
 :y
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Post by: Rangie on 23 April 2020, 14:22:43
Had a set of polished alloys arrive for SWMBOS Subaru original alloys which were offered as an option when new, saw them on the bay from a dealership that was closing down, accepted my offer of £300 can't wait to get them on..😎
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 April 2020, 15:43:28
Rear shocks have just been delivered. Several days earlier than ebay listing suggested. opened the box to check contents and pleased to see all fixtures & fittings included. A bargain for just under £70 the pair delivered. Got to leave for work in half an hour, but got 4 days off from tomorrow morning so plenty of Mig fettling over the weekend.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2020, 16:10:33
Busy, busy, busy...  :D
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Post by: STEMO on 23 April 2020, 16:34:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 April 2020, 15:43:28
Rear shocks have just been delivered. Several days earlier than ebay listing suggested. opened the box to check contents and pleased to see all fixtures & fittings included. A bargain for just under £70 the pair delivered. Got to leave for work in half an hour, but got 4 days off from tomorrow morning so plenty of Mig fettling over the weekend.
Will that be it then? Nothing else to do?
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 April 2020, 21:37:06
Still got a long to do list, but most of them are minor details that aren't urgent. Cambelt and engine service are now due. Only other time consuming job is to improve the paint work one panel at a time, if I ever get around to it.
Also need to do the cambelt on the C---. Not looking forward to that one, as there is no room whatsoever to do the job. Have to keep lifting the engine up / down and pulling it forward then push it back to get access to the necessary bits.
That's the Frogs for ya.
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2020, 10:00:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2020, 08:33:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 April 2020, 17:33:52
Charged all 3 cars again.
Given the amount of time they spend plugged in, you may as well go all electric...  ::)
Probably being over cautious, but work on the principle that most cars will hit the battery hard after 4-6 weeks of non use, and that long term partial discharges permanently damage the battery, so try to charge every unused car every 2 weeks or so (maybe 3 weeks on the Battlebus, as I normally have to look for it).

Both of us are WFH, so during the currently period, the Zaf is allowed on the drive, and the Pussy gets no use either, so may as well charge them when its dry.

TBE is only doing short Tesco runs currently, so also keeping that topped up, although it does do the occasional mercy run, and that will be going back to 1k oil changes, until this sniffle panic blows over.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 17:23:24
Removed old rear shocks. Checked turrets for rust. Wired brushed a little surface rust and treated with Bilthamber, then Supertrol.
Fitted new shocks and newly painted rear wheels. Took it or a test drive. The new donut bushes and rear shocks have transformed the car.
Feels as tight as a drum at the rear now.
Happy days.
Then had a kip for two ours due to being a decrepit old fart. Might go and give it a wash shortly, as its covered in a thick layer of that reddish dust which seems a permanent fixture around here now.
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Post by: STEMO on 25 April 2020, 17:42:20
Rust coloured dust on an omega is nothing unusual  ;D
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Post by: Tick Tock on 25 April 2020, 17:54:16
(Yeah) Shut up STEMO  >:(
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Post by: ronnyd on 25 April 2020, 18:17:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 17:23:24
Removed old rear shocks. Checked turrets for rust. Wired brushed a little surface rust and treated with Bilthamber, then Supertrol.
Fitted new shocks and newly painted rear wheels. Took it or a test drive. The new donut bushes and rear shocks have transformed the car.
Feels as tight as a drum at the rear now.
Happy days.
Then had a kip for two ours due to being a decrepit old fart. Might go and give it a wash shortly, as its covered in a thick layer of that reddish dust which seems a permanent fixture around here now.
Wouldn't bother, it'll be back just as bad in a couple of days. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 April 2020, 18:57:44
Inspired by Mick Dundee having his Sportstars refurbished I thought it time I took mine off the car and gave them a proper clean.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 April 2020, 19:02:49
Quote from: Tick Tock on 25 April 2020, 17:54:16
(Yeah) Shut up STEMO  >:(
What's with the angry smiley, bird brain?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:12:53
Just washed and dried it. I thought it deserved it. Even took a couple of pics, before it gets covered in dust and pigeon shite again tomorrow. Might post them up later if I can be arsed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 April 2020, 19:14:27
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:12:53
Just washed and dried it. I thought it deserved it. Even took a couple of pics, before it gets covered in dust and pigeon shite again tomorrow. Might post them up later if I can be arsed.
Please do, I could do with a bit of excitement.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:16:26
Wouldn't want the responsibility of getting you excited at your age.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 April 2020, 19:19:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:16:26
Wouldn't want the responsibility of getting you excited at your age.
Cheeky barsteward  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 April 2020, 19:24:00
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:16:26
Wouldn't want the responsibility of getting you excited at your age.
One of two things will happen... He'll either soil himself or have a stroke. Then soil himself  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:25:35
Wouldn't want him soiling himself on his wifes birthday. Poor woman must have suffered enough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 April 2020, 19:27:09
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 April 2020, 19:24:00
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:16:26
Wouldn't want the responsibility of getting you excited at your age.
One of two things will happen... He'll either soil himself or have a stroke. Then soil himself  :P
I could try both at exactly the same time. F.A.S.T.A.
Face, arm, speech, time, arse.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 April 2020, 19:28:19
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 19:25:35
Wouldn't want him soiling himself on his wifes birthday. She absolutely adores him.  :-* :-* :-*
Put the smilies in again, mate  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 20:03:22
Right then.
Old and new donut bushes.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3ry9xD2n/IMG-0546.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtLjT06k)

Nice shiny new damper.

(https://i.postimg.cc/0Q464jQN/IMG-0557.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQpDQV5F)

Attempt at arty farty, gone wrong.
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0p21pvm/IMG-0558.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gVzS0t3)

Not bad for an old Vauxhall.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0tWTQ6t/IMG-0559.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JHxrxPTP)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 April 2020, 20:09:43
Looks nice Albs!  8)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 April 2020, 20:19:27
Indeed ,very nice  8)
swap you for a rusty 2CV and 2 strings of onions  :-\

good work that man  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 April 2020, 20:28:29
Job well jobbed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 April 2020, 21:18:11
Looking good Albs,nice colour too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 21:19:45
Thanks Y,all. Hope STEMO didn't get over excited.
Actually, he has been offline for a while. I reckon he has taken my advice and treated Mrs. STEMO to an evening of Lurv and romance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 April 2020, 21:27:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 21:19:45
Thanks Y,all. Hope STEMO didn't get over excited.
Just finished watching the film 'Joker', not quite sure how I feel  :o

Anyhows, very nice car, Albs, love the colour  :y
Worth £300 of anyone's money.



That's not an offer, btw.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 April 2020, 21:57:58
Quote from: henryd on 25 April 2020, 21:18:11
Looking good Albs,nice colour too :y
It does look impressive. :y

Sell it and buy a new French car with the money. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 April 2020, 22:11:25
When the scrappage scheme comes back in to help kick start the economy it'll be worth 2 grand off the price of a shiny new sh@tbox ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 April 2020, 23:45:03
Far cough the lot of ya !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 26 April 2020, 13:47:56
Looks good Albs and impressive refurb on them wheels...even if done on works time !!!.

When can you collect mine for the same treatment on those wheels  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 April 2020, 14:35:58
Im not that happy with the wheels tbh, but they look a lot better than they did. Still got o/s/f one to do when Im back in work tomorrow night.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 15:22:04
Washed and polished the Barge...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8
Shinier than it was but obviously didn't touch the wheels :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:03:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 15:22:04
Washed and polished the Barge...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8
Shinier than it was but obviously didn't touch the wheels :-X
link fixed  :y

very nice DG  :)
will it do 150 on the M1  :-\   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 April 2020, 16:27:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:03:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 15:22:04
Washed and polished the Barge...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8
Shinier than it was but obviously didn't touch the wheels :-X
link fixed  :y

very nice DG  :)
will it do 150 on the M1  :-\   ;D


 72mph officer...   Down that way tomorrow, will keep a lookout.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 26 April 2020, 16:30:31
 Pumped up a tyre that had low pressure on the Zaf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:36:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 April 2020, 16:27:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:03:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 15:22:04
Washed and polished the Barge...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8
Shinier than it was but obviously didn't touch the wheels :-X
link fixed  :y

very nice DG  :)
will it do 150 on the M1  :-\   ;D


 72mph officer...   Down that way tomorrow, will keep a lookout.. :y
I asked because Pissy patel mentioned someone doing 150 down the M1 on the daily coronavirus update yesterday  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 April 2020, 16:42:35
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:36:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 April 2020, 16:27:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:03:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 15:22:04
Washed and polished the Barge...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8
Shinier than it was but obviously didn't touch the wheels :-X
link fixed  :y

very nice DG  :)
will it do 150 on the M1  :-\   ;D


 72mph officer...   Down that way tomorrow, will keep a lookout.. :y
I asked because Pissy patel mentioned someone doing 150 down the M1 on the daily coronavirus update yesterday  :)


 Was actually the A11, they was caught by the police Helicopter... A useful use of resources..
  https://twitter.com/roadpoliceBCH/status/1252996640723566592?s=09
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:53:06
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 April 2020, 16:42:35
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:36:09
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 April 2020, 16:27:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:03:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 15:22:04
Washed and polished the Barge...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8
Shinier than it was but obviously didn't touch the wheels :-X
link fixed  :y

very nice DG  :)
will it do 150 on the M1  :-\   ;D


 72mph officer...   Down that way tomorrow, will keep a lookout.. :y
I asked because Pissy patel mentioned someone doing 150 down the M1 on the daily coronavirus update yesterday  :)


 Was actually the A11, they was caught by the police Helicopter... A useful use of resources..
  https://twitter.com/roadpoliceBCH/status/1252996640723566592?s=09
oh , my mistake  :-[
so which road should DG use to avoid the "bear in the air"  :-\
A1: from Hamburg to Lübeck at night  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 17:04:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2020, 16:03:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2020, 15:22:04
Washed and polished the Barge...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aazS2RZ6q2G6aMBJ8
Shinier than it was but obviously didn't touch the wheels :-X
link fixed  :y

very nice DG  :)
will it do 150 on the M1  :-\   ;D
Ta, ta, and no. In that order...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 April 2020, 19:34:06
Washed bird shite off all three cars again. This is a daily routine by the flying bastid things.
The first bird sends tracer fire so it leaves little white shite dots, the second and third then drop their full load.   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 April 2020, 20:27:17
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2020, 19:34:06
Washed bird shite off all three cars again. This is a daily routine by the flying bastid things.
The first bird sends tracer fire so it leaves little white shite dots, the second and third then drop their full load.   ::)
Wait until the berries come out and they start eating them. Black currant coloured dollops the size of bin lids. Goes right through em  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2020, 20:12:57
Washed all the dust off the Jag, cleaned the interior and fed the leather seats. Might get to drive it again one day... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 April 2020, 21:03:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2020, 20:12:57
Washed all the dust off the Jag, cleaned the interior and fed the leather seats. Might get to drive it again one day... ;D

Poor things must have been hungry!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 April 2020, 21:16:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 April 2020, 21:03:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2020, 20:12:57
Washed all the dust off the Jag, cleaned the interior and fed the leather seats. Might get to drive it again one day... ;D

Poor things must have been hungry!  :)
Mine get fed with sweat and farts  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 April 2020, 21:17:52
And bits of chocolate biscuit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 April 2020, 14:00:55
No bodily fluids?  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 April 2020, 14:26:48
Quote from: ronnyd on 28 April 2020, 14:00:55
No bodily fluids?  :-X
Piss is for omega owners, Ronny, you were told that on VXon.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 April 2020, 14:39:26
Put some fuel in it, they seem a lot faster when you haven't driven them for a while
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 April 2020, 14:39:57
Quote from: STEMO on 28 April 2020, 14:26:48
Quote from: ronnyd on 28 April 2020, 14:00:55
No bodily fluids?  :-X
Piss is for omega owners, Ronny, you were told that on VXon.  ;D
WHO?  ::). Stop swearing. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 14:45:52
Taxed the Saab,, decided to try the Direct debit route, instead of paying out £325, in one go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 April 2020, 14:51:03
It does take the sting out of taxing them,although of course ultimately more expensive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 15:42:30
Would have liked to have done it in one hit to reduce the monthlies down, but Batflu, Dvla and company withholding OT from March (even though the shysters have been paid it by the customer >:( ) have other ideas, so £23 a month it is... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 15:45:28
Fitted my freshly delivered battery clamp. Six days from posting in Tennessee to fitting. One less Pre MoT job to do :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 28 April 2020, 17:33:03
Tucked the Omega up out of the rain and worked on the next winter upgrade...perhaps.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pVs6N4S9/EMVXLV6-RWD-Both-View-B.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 17:34:41
You can buy them off the shelf ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 19:50:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 17:34:41
You can buy them off the shelf ;)


 seems silly, when you own a company that makes exhaust/manifolds for a living.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 21:25:25
Well, there's that... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 28 April 2020, 22:51:10
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 14:45:52
Taxed the Saab,, decided to try the Direct debit route, instead of paying out £325, in one go.

I wish mine was £325 :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 09:50:05
Quote from: henryd on 28 April 2020, 22:51:10
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 14:45:52
Taxed the Saab,, decided to try the Direct debit route, instead of paying out £325, in one go.

I wish mine was £325 :'(


 Well you did buy a V6, with a turbo, that kills brown babies and fluffy bunnies, there not cheap to replace them fluffy bunnies :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 April 2020, 10:45:10
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 28 April 2020, 14:39:26
Put some fuel in it, they seem a lot faster when you haven't driven them for a while on empty roads!

FTFY Mark!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 29 April 2020, 13:14:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 19:50:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 17:34:41
You can buy them off the shelf ;)


 seems silly, when you own a company that makes exhaust/manifolds for a living.
:y The only off the shelf ones I have seen were for LHD only and with shorter primaries.  Maybe it's the wrong shelf?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 29 April 2020, 13:38:18
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 09:50:05
Quote from: henryd on 28 April 2020, 22:51:10
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 14:45:52
Taxed the Saab,, decided to try the Direct debit route, instead of paying out £325, in one go.

I wish mine was £325 :'(


 Well you did buy a V6, with a turbo, that kills brown babies and fluffy bunnies, there not cheap to replace them fluffy bunnies :D

2.3 four pot  :y but auto so still killls babies and fluffy bunnies ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 April 2020, 13:50:13
Quote from: 456lbft on 29 April 2020, 13:14:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 19:50:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 17:34:41
You can buy them off the shelf ;)


 seems silly, when you own a company that makes exhaust/manifolds for a living.
:y The only off the shelf ones I have seen were for LHD only and with shorter primaries.  Maybe it's the wrong shelf?

They clashed with the steering box on RHD  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 April 2020, 13:51:15
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 29 April 2020, 10:45:10
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 28 April 2020, 14:39:26
Put some fuel in it, they seem a lot faster when you haven't driven them for a while on empty roads!

FTFY Mark!  :y

I couldn't possibly comment!

That said I need to pop out this pm to do a SOTA test...........essential work at its best
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 April 2020, 14:43:31
Just Taxed my Omega  ::)
also Mrs Builder's 1.6 astra(considerably cheaper ) even though it's not moved since mid march  ::)
and the wallet thickness sensor indicates i need to give £80 to the petrol station man  ::)
in may i need to renew Omega insurance
and autoaid ,which has gone up to £60

FUN  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 15:06:16
Quote from: 456lbft on 29 April 2020, 13:14:47
Quote from: biggriffin on 28 April 2020, 19:50:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 April 2020, 17:34:41
You can buy them off the shelf ;)


 seems silly, when you own a company that makes exhaust/manifolds for a living.
:y The only off the shelf ones I have seen were for LHD only and with shorter primaries.  Maybe it's the wrong shelf?


No make yours with that pretty coloured pipe as in you cad drawing,  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 April 2020, 15:21:24
Filled the Omega up with petrol at 101.9p per litre - which was nice.
Cheap petrol (relitavely) and clear roads. Almost like the 1970,s all over again.
All I need now is hair, teeth and a new skeleton to relive my yoof.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 15:32:47
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 April 2020, 15:21:24
Filled the Omega up with petrol at 101.9p per litre - which was nice.
Cheap petrol (relitavely) and clear roads. Almost like the 1970,s all over again.
All I need now is hair, teeth and a new skeleton to relive my yoof.




Start stockpiling it at that price :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 29 April 2020, 16:59:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 April 2020, 15:21:24
Filled the Omega up with petrol at 101.9p per litre - which was nice.
Cheap petrol (relitavely) and clear roads. Almost like the 1970,s all over again.
All I need now is hair, teeth and a new skeleton to relive my yoof.
If you want hair, teeth and a new skeleton, it'll mean reverting back to that old Austin  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2020, 17:18:59
Mine seems to go sideways a lot now. Not sure if the tyres are not liking the limited use, of if the roads are greener.

It certainly caused a major clench the first time it got all messy, but I'm expecting it now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 18:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2020, 17:18:59
Mine seems to go sideways a lot now. Not sure if the tyres are not liking the limited use, of if the roads are greener.

It certainly caused a major clench the first time it got all messy, but I'm expecting it now.


 Sensible police type voice on

Excuse me Sonny, motor vehicles don't just go sideways on their own, they need encouragement, normally by excessive use of the right foot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2020, 19:27:42
Just realised that I've had the big black Pussy for over 3 years :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 April 2020, 19:29:15
Blimey, that's like, yonks :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 29 April 2020, 19:29:31
And we've had the Audi a year .....  time flies when you get old !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 April 2020, 19:30:35
Quote from: Entwood on 29 April 2020, 19:29:31
And we've had the Audi a year .....  time flies when you get old !!
Is the posh Passat that drab?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 April 2020, 19:45:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2020, 19:27:42
Just realised that I've had the big black Pussy for over 3 years :o

Yep, it must be almost that long since my Omega had a Tech 2 session from you in Ipswich Tescos car park, and you were driving the black pussy then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 April 2020, 21:12:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 18:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2020, 17:18:59
Mine seems to go sideways a lot now. Not sure if the tyres are not liking the limited use, of if the roads are greener.

It certainly caused a major clench the first time it got all messy, but I'm expecting it now.


 Sensible police type voice on

Excuse me Sonny, motor vehicles don't just go sideways on their own, they need encouragement, normally by excessive use of the right foot ;D
mines gone sideways at under 70 before now ,the corners are too tight officer
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 April 2020, 21:20:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 April 2020, 21:12:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 18:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2020, 17:18:59
Mine seems to go sideways a lot now. Not sure if the tyres are not liking the limited use, of if the roads are greener.

It certainly caused a major clench the first time it got all messy, but I'm expecting it now.


 Sensible police type voice on

Excuse me Sonny, motor vehicles don't just go sideways on their own, they need encouragement, normally by excessive use of the right foot ;D
mines gone sideways at under 70 before now ,the boot is overloaded officer.
Ftfy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 April 2020, 21:31:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 April 2020, 19:30:35
Quote from: Entwood on 29 April 2020, 19:29:31
And we've had the Audi a year .....  time flies when you get old !!
Is the posh Passat that drab?

Ouch!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 April 2020, 21:37:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 29 April 2020, 21:31:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 April 2020, 19:30:35
Quote from: Entwood on 29 April 2020, 19:29:31
And we've had the Audi a year .....  time flies when you get old !!
Is the posh Passat that drab?

Ouch!  ;D
There are days, particularly driving past the local Audi dealer, when I think a bright blue or gunmetal RS3 saloon would be a good idea...

Then I remind myself that it's a VAG product and the deposit would cost more than my last three cars combined :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 April 2020, 21:51:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 April 2020, 21:20:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 April 2020, 21:12:53
Quote from: biggriffin on 29 April 2020, 18:16:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 April 2020, 17:18:59
Mine seems to go sideways a lot now. Not sure if the tyres are not liking the limited use, of if the roads are greener.

It certainly caused a major clench the first time it got all messy, but I'm expecting it now.


 Sensible police type voice on

Excuse me Sonny, motor vehicles don't just go sideways on their own, they need encouragement, normally by excessive use of the right foot ;D
mines gone sideways at under 70 before now ,the boot is overloaded officer.
Ftfy :y

 :D ;D
stuff in the boot is only the equivalent of a pair of fat lasses in the back seats  :
Pirelli rear tyres on the back ,whilst having  about 6mm of tread ,may be due changing

but i'll empty the boot and "stress test" on some sharp corners first
it's been an expensive month  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 April 2020, 22:04:59
The arse end of my omega was always trying to overtake the front, even in just damp conditions. Tyres were mid range, so that's probably why. Used to put the shits right up my missus, she having never driven a RWD.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 29 April 2020, 22:13:09
I can't have driven mine hard enough as I've never had problems with grip and when it comes to tyres I go for "black and round".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 April 2020, 22:14:55
Quote from: STEMO on 29 April 2020, 22:04:59
The arse end of my omega was always trying to overtake the front, even in just damp conditions. Tyres were mid range, so that's probably why. Used to put the shits right up my missus, she having never driven a RWD.
:y
The Omega is more stable than my carlton was at speed ,or maybe i just don't push the Omega as hard .
thinking about it , not checked the tyre pressures in a while, so will empty the boot a bit and check the pressures and test drive tomorrow,have to go shopping and to the oldies
I can then jack up the Omega and check all the suspension etc on mum's drive  :)
and wash it ,as my daily exercise  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 April 2020, 11:53:02
I might service the brakes on the XE, give me something to do.

They don't need doing being only just over a year old, but hey, keeps me busy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 30 April 2020, 14:52:43
Last week I found that the Omega's ABS is not working. The wheels locked during an emergency brake. The panel light is off, I’ll check to see if it’s burnt or out of place. I started changing the brake fluid and took the opportunity to change the power steering oil.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 May 2020, 16:02:32
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 30 April 2020, 11:53:02
I might service the brakes on the XE, give me something to do.

They don't need doing being only just over a year old, but hey, keeps me busy

Need to do my rear pads when it stops raining. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 May 2020, 16:51:46
Had the aircon regassed, all leak free, but a sensor has thrown a code apparently, so will need further investigation once it is established as to exactly which sensor is annoyed ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 May 2020, 19:23:20
 Taxed the Monaro
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 May 2020, 19:31:01
Quote from: Keith ABS on 01 May 2020, 19:23:20
Taxed the Monaro


Ouch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 May 2020, 09:09:50
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 30 April 2020, 11:53:02
I might service the brakes on the XE, give me something to do.

They don't need doing being only just over a year old, but hey, keeps me busy
I need to do mine, one of the fronts developed a creak.  I know the pads are low as well.

Its just a bit difficult at the moment due to space on the drive, so it'll be a post lockdown task.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 09:40:12
Discovered a clunk driving mine. Droplinks it is then... ::) If only ;D

Nope, two of the four lower ball joints, pressed into the hub carrier ::)

So some new toys ordered to do them in situ, so will get done with the front brakes..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 May 2020, 09:47:11
I can see how you could press them out in situ, but how do you get them back in without trashing the rubber boots or threads.

 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 10:19:45
Reverse the press ;)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Front-Lower-Ball-Joint-Tool-2002-09-E-Class-W211-220-230-In-Situ-/262781486151

https://youtu.be/aPw5Y3fwmqM

Lots of sweary fun to follow :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 May 2020, 10:47:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 10:19:45
Reverse the press ;)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Front-Lower-Ball-Joint-Tool-2002-09-E-Class-W211-220-230-In-Situ-/262781486151

https://youtu.be/aPw5Y3fwmqM

Lots of sweary fun to follow :D

I have used one of them which I borrowed, good bit of kit and from memory job was quite easy :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 11:30:18
Quote from: henryd on 02 May 2020, 10:47:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 10:19:45
Reverse the press ;)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Front-Lower-Ball-Joint-Tool-2002-09-E-Class-W211-220-230-In-Situ-/262781486151

https://youtu.be/aPw5Y3fwmqM

Lots of sweary fun to follow :D

I have used one of them which I borrowed, good bit of kit and from memory job was quite easy :y
Good to hear :y

Official method is remove and strip the hub leg :o I will remove the ABS sensor first to avoid upsetting it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 May 2020, 12:48:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 11:30:18
Quote from: henryd on 02 May 2020, 10:47:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 10:19:45
Reverse the press ;)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Front-Lower-Ball-Joint-Tool-2002-09-E-Class-W211-220-230-In-Situ-/262781486151

https://youtu.be/aPw5Y3fwmqM

Lots of sweary fun to follow :D

I have used one of them which I borrowed, good bit of kit and from memory job was quite easy :y
Good to hear :y

Official method is remove and strip the hub leg :o I will remove the ABS sensor first to avoid upsetting it.

That may be more trouble than its worth unless it comes out really easily
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 13:02:19
True, if it doesn't, then I shall endeavour not to smack it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 May 2020, 13:08:22
I suppose I should think about putting some electricity in them, as its dry.

Trouble with always being in, I lose track of time when I last did it.  I'm aiming for every 10 days or so.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 May 2020, 13:28:05
Nothing, I'm just watching Fuzz Townsend's live feed working on his Austin 12... I might, possibly, maybe do something on one of the cars later... after the Asda delivery!  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 02 May 2020, 13:48:51
Oil n filters on the posh Vectra, only down was there's a little nipple on the Bottom of the filter which locates the filter in the Housing, when removing the filter it broke, no wouldn't come out, access isn't easy, so left it in and removed nipple from new one and fitted it,, Stupid idea GM, didn't have it on the Omega. Basically same design, but on the top of the engine, and a plastic cap not an alloy one,, don't know weather to change it to alloy from an Omega..
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 May 2020, 20:14:43
Pussy charged.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 20:26:07
Code reader turned up today, so got stuck in.

For a 20 year old car with no history, it wasn't too bad...

Nothing in the engine or gearbox,
1code for a short to the aircon compressor, turned out to be a broken wire,
A handful of airbag codes, all passenger seat occupancy related, so will investigate the usual suspects in due course,
ESP /BAS ecu not talking to the engine and EIS ecus. So needs the ESP ecu from the same car as the engine ecu etc. Which is a pain, but waiting to hear back from the seller.
A few historical codes all cleared and not returned.

So fixed the aircon wire, and discovered that the duo valve is playing up, so took that out and cleaned it. Needs a new one really as it was quite corroded inside. Found a pinched wire in the climate panel loom as well, so that's been dealt with.

Tidied up the engine bay whilst I was under the bonnet. And took a few pics for those who might be interested...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ebRtU5sJhnMBXrWm6

Mechanically this car is pretty straight forward to work on.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 May 2020, 21:18:25
Nice looking engine bay.
I could be tempted by this Merc (despite being silver) if it weren't for the lockdown thing. Plus I cant face getting rid of my Omega yet.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MERCEDES-CL55-AMG-PRIVATE-PLATE-INCLUDED-NO-RESERVE/303555644245?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 02 May 2020, 21:49:17
Sanded and primed the MV6 wheels. Leaving that to dry fully before I start painting... The primer I've used is a lovely anthracite hue, just a shame I don't like dark wheels...!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 21:55:31
Nice project, but a couple of notes...

On that model, they usually have ABC suspension, think Citroen SM. On speed. With a computer.

On that car specifically, the red display in the cluster is not good. Could simply be down to a 'dangle berries'ed battery, but the picture isn't clear enough to guess.

Also no MoT, but the ad is honest enough ;)

Otherwise, what could possibly go wrong :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 02 May 2020, 22:05:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 May 2020, 21:18:25
Nice looking engine bay.
I could be tempted by this Merc (despite being silver) if it weren't for the lockdown thing. Plus I cant face getting rid of my Omega yet.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MERCEDES-CL55-AMG-PRIVATE-PLATE-INCLUDED-NO-RESERVE/303555644245?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


Well it is a V8 at Omega Money.

 You fancy becoming an Albanian drug dealer,  :)
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 May 2020, 22:34:03
If I did less than 10k miles /yr, something like that would be high on my list.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 22:43:41
27 mpg from mine, will let you know what it does on a run when I get the opportunity  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2020, 00:31:15
My Omega does approx. 4000 per year and its replacement will do about the same. The plastic welsh hatchback does the commuting, nipping down the shops etc. at just over 60mpg.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2020, 00:37:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 21:55:31
Nice project, but a couple of notes...

On that model, they usually have ABC suspension, think Citroen SM. On speed. With a computer.

On that car specifically, the red display in the cluster is not good. Could simply be down to a 'dangle berries'ed battery, but the picture isn't clear enough to guess.

Also no MoT, but the ad is honest enough ;)

Otherwise, what could possibly go wrong :D

Im aware, and slightly scared about the ABC issues, although I believe that has its own dedicated " ABC fault, drive carefully" light.
I have even begun preparing for it on the off chance I end up buying one.
http://mercedes-abc-drive-carefully.blogspot.com/2014/08/overview-abc-system-isthe-key-part-of.html

Circa 360bhp would be fun though for that sort of money. If all else fails, bin the ABC and bung a set of coilovers on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 May 2020, 01:12:31
Quote from: biggriffin on 02 May 2020, 22:05:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 May 2020, 21:18:25
Nice looking engine bay.
I could be tempted by this Merc (despite being silver) if it weren't for the lockdown thing. Plus I cant face getting rid of my Omega yet.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MERCEDES-CL55-AMG-PRIVATE-PLATE-INCLUDED-NO-RESERVE/303555644245?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


Well it is a V8 at Omega Money.

 You fancy becoming an Albanian drug dealer,  :)
.       
                     It’s not a real AMG though..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 01:34:49
I forgot  ::) I filled up the Omega at a local garage the other day
less than a quid a litre  :)
also put air in the tyres and checked the rear suspension ,all good  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 May 2020, 09:19:59
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2020, 00:37:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 21:55:31
Nice project, but a couple of notes...

On that model, they usually have ABC suspension, think Citroen SM. On speed. With a computer.

On that car specifically, the red display in the cluster is not good. Could simply be down to a 'dangle berries'ed battery, but the picture isn't clear enough to guess.

Also no MoT, but the ad is honest enough ;)

Otherwise, what could possibly go wrong :D

Im aware, and slightly scared about the ABC issues, although I believe that has its own dedicated " ABC fault, drive carefully" light.
I have even begun preparing for it on the off chance I end up buying one.
http://mercedes-abc-drive-carefully.blogspot.com/2014/08/overview-abc-system-isthe-key-part-of.html

Circa 360bhp would be fun though for that sort of money. If all else fails, bin the ABC and bung a set of coilovers on it.
That's a handy link :y

Also, occasionally, the dealer books crop up on ebay, not cheap, usually £100+, the Introduction to Service ones give alot of useful things like specs and system overviews, but the system specific ones are about as thick.
It's the leaks and component cost that put me off ABC, a valve body is £1,800, there's at least two.

Mine had/has (it's intermittent) an Airmatic fault. Turns out to be a sensor. Mounted in the engine bay and held in with two bolts... I will deal with it in due course.

The airmatic system can be replaced for about £1,200 as a worst case... 19 bolts, 12? air lines and four grub screws, so a solid day's work.

All that said the Coupe is a good looking car in the right colour... Looks stunning in a black cherry metallic, but like the Omega, you can generally get them in any colour you like, as long as it is Silver :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 May 2020, 12:18:33
When I had my E430 I averaged around 27mpg best was 30mpg which I thought was quite acceptable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 16:36:11
Washed it. Hosed down, bucket of warm water and some Fairy Liquid, then hosed it again. Plenty good enough for a 12 year old Vectra.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 17:14:05
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 16:36:11
Washed it. Hosed down, bucket of warm water and some Fairy Liquid, then hosed it again. Plenty good enough for a 12 year old Vectra.  ;D
name dropping snob  ;D
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Post by: Rangie on 03 May 2020, 17:54:12
Ordered an oil filter for SWMBOS Subaru , was intending to take it in to the local trusted mechanic but decided on doing it myself, plenty of time at the moment.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 18:23:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 17:14:05
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 16:36:11
Washed it. Hosed down, bucket of warm water and some Fairy Liquid, then hosed it again. Plenty good enough for a 12 year old Vectra.  ;D
name dropping snob  ;D
Couldn't get my normal Sainsbury stuff. Had to get the Fairy :o from Home Bargains.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 18:33:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 18:23:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 17:14:05
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 16:36:11
Washed it. Hosed down, bucket of warm water and some Fairy Liquid, then hosed it again. Plenty good enough for a 12 year old Vectra.  ;D
name dropping snob  ;D
Couldn't get my normal Sainsbury stuff. Had to get the Fairy :o from Home Bargains.  ;D
there you go again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 May 2020, 18:46:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 18:33:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 18:23:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 17:14:05
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 16:36:11
Washed it. Hosed down, bucket of warm water and some Fairy Liquid, then hosed it again. Plenty good enough for a 12 year old Vectra.  ;D
name dropping snob  ;D
Couldn't get my normal Sainsbury stuff. Had to get the Fairy :o from Home Bargains.  ;D
there you go again  ;D

Yeh who does he think he is coming on here bragging that he shops at Home Bargains!  ::)  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 03 May 2020, 18:56:26
Cleaned out all the crud around the boot seals and replaced the boot struts, looking nice and clean now, crud free!!!!, Oh and put some LED bulbs in the speedo clocks, took off the old faded ABS sticker from the rear windsreen and put a nice new one in!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 22:31:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 03 May 2020, 18:46:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 18:33:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 18:23:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 17:14:05
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 16:36:11
Washed it. Hosed down, bucket of warm water and some Fairy Liquid, then hosed it again. Plenty good enough for a 12 year old Vectra.  ;D
name dropping snob  ;D
Couldn't get my normal Sainsbury stuff. Had to get the Fairy :o from Home Bargains.  ;D
there you go again  ;D

Yeh who does he think he is coming on here bragging that he shops at Home Bargains!  ::)  :P  ;D
As you lot can see, i get to go to ALL the best places. Socially distancing of course.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 22:39:20
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 22:31:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 03 May 2020, 18:46:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 18:33:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 18:23:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 May 2020, 17:14:05
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 May 2020, 16:36:11
Washed it. Hosed down, bucket of warm water and some Fairy Liquid, then hosed it again. Plenty good enough for a 12 year old Vectra.  ;D
name dropping snob  ;D
Couldn't get my normal Sainsbury stuff. Had to get the Fairy :o from Home Bargains.  ;D
there you go again  ;D

Yeh who does he think he is coming on here bragging that he shops at Home Bargains!  ::)  :P  ;D
As you lot can see, i get to go to ALL the best places. Socially distancing of course.  :P
Poundland ,Aldi ,Lidl, Morrisons ,Asda I can name drop too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 May 2020, 22:51:20
Yes my cost of living shot up considerably when the 99p shop closed down and I had to start using Poundland ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 May 2020, 22:52:30
You Northerners are so Bourgeois... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 May 2020, 22:54:21
Yes we're used to the finer things in life :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 08:51:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 22:43:41
27 mpg from mine, will let you know what it does on a run when I get the opportunity  ::)
Come on, put some effort in.  I've been known to average only a couple of mpg more than that over a whole tank in the tractor pussy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 08:53:26
The Omega had a whole day of a low charge rate yesterday.  Although it showed no symptoms, I think the charge level was quite low, as its doing <3m journeys currently.

Battlebus on the electricity today.  That's not moved an inch in the last 5 or 6 weeks :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2020, 12:57:37
 ;D
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 08:51:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 22:43:41
27 mpg from mine, will let you know what it does on a run when I get the opportunity  ::)
Come on, put some effort in.  I've been known to average only a couple of mpg more than that over a whole tank in the tractor pussy.
I was seeing 25 on my commute...  :P For the week that it was working :-[

Not sure I could remember the way there now :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2020, 17:03:16
Nearside taillight had a crack in it, which was letting in water, screwing up the taillight bulb warning and flooding the nearside cubby when it rains.

Second hand are around £50 and new start around £100, but had a right result and found a pair of brand new, albeit aftermarket, facelift ones for under £100 which arrived today...

So two boxes ticked, upgraded rear lights and water leak cured.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 17:21:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2020, 12:57:37
;D
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 08:51:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2020, 22:43:41
27 mpg from mine, will let you know what it does on a run when I get the opportunity  ::)
Come on, put some effort in.  I've been known to average only a couple of mpg more than that over a whole tank in the tractor pussy.
I was seeing 25 on my commute...  :P For the week that it was working :-[

Not sure I could remember the way there now :-\
I don't manage much more on my commute from a diesel, and its not like a drive fast due to traffic.  In fact, the speed is too slow to get any economy - most days before lockdown, I never got above 30mph ever, even though nearly half is a 60 limit, and nearly the other half is a 50.

Don't these pricks know if you get it between 45 and 55, that's a better sweet spot for economy, or just opps off out of the way, because life is too short to be stuck behind these self-abusers?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2020, 17:40:36
They key, I guess, is to keep the torque converter locked up, so perhaps manually select a lower gear to keep the rpm a smidge above lock up :-\

Obviously in the absence of being allowed to blow ditheres out of the way ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 17:50:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2020, 17:40:36
They key, I guess, is to keep the torque converter locked up, so perhaps manually select a lower gear to keep the rpm a smidge above lock up :-\

Obviously in the absence of being allowed to blow ditheres out of the way ::)
even in lockup, its still too slow to be economical. And the speed is too eratic.  And sitting at junctions/roundabouts having to wait for rush hour to finish before they will pull out
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2020, 17:54:01
True, I had overlooked the time/distance aspect ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 May 2020, 17:55:31
My commute has none of those things at the moment and its wonderful. Welsh hatchback claims to be doing 68mpg at the moment, and Im taking the Omega sometimes just for the pleasure of driving it on quiet roads.
Im sure it wont be too long before its all back to normal though, and the mpg  goes down with the blood pressure going up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 May 2020, 18:02:12
My 2.0 diesel is sitting on 44mpg, not bad for town driving, with very little on the road, of course.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above the speed limit should be culled immediately.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 May 2020, 18:16:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above bellow the speed limit should be culled immediately.
FTFY  :)

in that case we need minimum speed signs .....

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Speed_limit_75_sign.svg/120px-Speed_limit_75_sign.svg.png)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:18:23
And cull councillors hell bent on making everything rural a 50mph limit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 May 2020, 19:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above the speed limit should be culled immediately.

When I first read that I thought that you were condemning people for speeding and I came over all funny.  ;D
Having re-read it, I see it as a perfectly normal, rational remark.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 May 2020, 10:43:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2020, 17:40:36
They key, I guess, is to keep the torque converter locked up, so perhaps manually select a lower gear to keep the rpm a smidge above lock up :-\

Obviously in the absence of being allowed to blow ditheres out of the way ::)

ZF6 and ZF8 lockup at any rpm, its dependent on throttle input more than anything  :y

ZF8 is more economical than the 6 due to being able to lockup in any cog (and having some extra gears)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:15:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 May 2020, 19:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above the speed limit should be culled immediately.

When I first read that I thought that you were condemning people for speeding and I came over all funny.  ;D
Having re-read it, I see it as a perfectly normal, rational remark.  :y ;D
Though you and I are reformed characters, aren't we :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 May 2020, 17:16:26
30.4 mpg today :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:16:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:15:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 May 2020, 19:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above the speed limit should be culled immediately.

When I first read that I thought that you were condemning people for speeding and I came over all funny.  ;D
Having re-read it, I see it as a perfectly normal, rational remark.  :y ;D
Though you and I are reformed characters, aren't we :P
And honest truth, I've not broken the speed limit this month. Reformed, I tell you, reformed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 May 2020, 17:17:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:16:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:15:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 May 2020, 19:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above the speed limit should be culled immediately.

When I first read that I thought that you were condemning people for speeding and I came over all funny.  ;D
Having re-read it, I see it as a perfectly normal, rational remark.  :y ;D
Though you and I are reformed characters, aren't we :P
And honest truth, I've not broken the speed limit this month. Reformed, I tell you, reformed.
That's because you haven't been out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 May 2020, 17:18:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:16:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:15:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 May 2020, 19:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above the speed limit should be culled immediately.

When I first read that I thought that you were condemning people for speeding and I came over all funny.  ;D
Having re-read it, I see it as a perfectly normal, rational remark.  :y ;D
Though you and I are reformed characters, aren't we :P
And honest truth, I've not broken the speed limit this month. Reformed, I tell you, reformed.
Yes, but how many times has the car left the close?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:22:06
Quote from: STEMO on 05 May 2020, 17:17:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:16:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:15:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 04 May 2020, 19:49:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2020, 18:06:31
Anyone unprepared, due to skill or some kind of deluded eco view, to drive at or above the speed limit should be culled immediately.

When I first read that I thought that you were condemning people for speeding and I came over all funny.  ;D
Having re-read it, I see it as a perfectly normal, rational remark.  :y ;D
Though you and I are reformed characters, aren't we :P
And honest truth, I've not broken the speed limit this month. Reformed, I tell you, reformed.
That's because you haven't been out.
So?  The fact remains, I've not broken the law this month :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2020, 17:22:34
No, that's a lie. I have not broken the speed limit this month.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2020, 19:53:28
Were only 5 days in. Give it time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2020, 20:20:36
Washed both of them. Had to jump start the Omega as I left the sidelights on yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 May 2020, 20:45:13
Doh... I blame Brexit. Or was it the Chinese? Or Matt Hancock? Or Donald and his disinfectant...  ::)

Pop the negative off if it's sitting. Check the key works the drivers door lock first though ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2020, 22:24:12
Ive been using it for work occasionally so its not sitting for long periods. I had the headlights out to polish the lenses and when I refiited them I checked they were working ok. Then somehow thought I had switched them off, but stopped one click short and left the sidelights on.
What a dick !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 May 2020, 22:25:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2020, 22:24:12
Ive been using it for work occasionally so its not sitting for long periods. I had the headlights out to polish the lenses and when I refiited them I checked they were working ok. Then somehow thought I had switched them off, but stopped one click short and left the sidelights on.
What a dick !
Been telling you that for years, Albs.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2020, 22:27:24
Far cough scouse git.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 06 May 2020, 14:38:18
Nice and sunny outside today and the wind has died down, so thought I'd tackle the exhaust heat shield stud that snapped off when I was doing the handbrake cable the other week. This is a critical one, as it holds the ends of the middle and last shield. Luckily it's on a cross strut box section, so ideal to drill, tap and fit a M5 screw.

Everyone likes a picture, so here's my progress.
(http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/omega_cd-heatshields02.jpg)

The only other 2 which snapped off are midway, so they're well secured at either ends and jointly in the middle too. I'm going to leave these as they are because it's thinner gauge floor pan, and I don't want to risk drilling into anything like a wiring loom or anything which might be under the carpet inside.
(http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/omega_cd-heatshields01.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 06 May 2020, 17:45:10
....... and over 2 hours just to replace the fuel filter. I'd bought some special pliers for the job, but seeing as this one had been on the car for 20 years, nothing was going to give. Astras and Corsas are easy because you can get to them, but GM decided in their wisdom to hide it up behind the diff on the Omega where you can't get to it.

After the disaster last time I changed an original one on another car, I didn't want to damage the pipe fittings this time, and it's almost impossible to get a screwdriver behind those tabs as well as a second hand in there.

The swear jar is overflowing again  :-[ but at least the job's done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 06 May 2020, 19:12:17
 Used the Monaro for work
Funny how the journey didnt take as long
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: antanasg12345 on 07 May 2020, 11:52:21
Finally I was able to fix my steering wheel. It kept on locking randomly whenever I steer it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 May 2020, 12:04:14
Quote from: antanasg12345 on 07 May 2020, 11:52:21
Finally I was able to fix my steering wheel. It kept on locking randomly whenever I steer it.
Do the indicators work? The switch will sieze up if you don't use them, which is probably what's causing the steering wheel to jam.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 May 2020, 13:59:49
Quote from: antanasg12345 on 07 May 2020, 11:52:21
Finally I was able to fix my steering wheel. It kept on locking randomly whenever I steer it.
.      Whenever? Don’t you steer all the time then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2020, 15:24:16
Quote from: Tick Tock on 06 May 2020, 17:45:10
....... and over 2 hours just to replace the fuel filter. I'd bought some special pliers for the job, but seeing as this one had been on the car for 20 years, nothing was going to give. Astras and Corsas are easy because you can get to them, but GM decided in their wisdom to hide it up behind the diff on the Omega where you can't get to it.

After the disaster last time I changed an original one on another car, I didn't want to damage the pipe fittings this time, and it's almost impossible to get a screwdriver behind those tabs as well as a second hand in there.

The swear jar is overflowing again  :-[ but at least the job's done.

I finally bought the correct tool for this job last year...

https://ebay.us/JnzvDL (https://ebay.us/JnzvDL)

....after years of pissing around with cheapo Sealey tools and screwdrivers.

I also found that on the saloon it can help to take the pipe off the tank top plate and drop it down so you can lower the whole lot down.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 07 May 2020, 16:33:57
Well after finding some holes in the passenger wheel arch, went onto clean the engine bay, long overdue, and had ordered a heel mat for the car mats that I have had sitting around for quite some time as the old ones had a lot of heavy footed holes in the drivers one, so they have been binned. Could'nt get the right colour of heel plate so sprayed and coated, pics below....

Before...

(https://i.postimg.cc/jq7rJh3Z/IMG-2785.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

After.....

(https://i.postimg.cc/d0fH7vmD/IMG-2791.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KjPJsTXg/IMG_2792_(1).jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Heel Pad for the car mat...

(https://i.postimg.cc/9fp6C8MQ/IMG-2777.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nLfMn9NL/IMG-2793.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vTSV3S42/IMG-2799.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 May 2020, 20:14:16
Over the last couple of days, discs and pads all round. Discs were original, and the pads have been changed previously, about a decade ago from the way the discs were welded to the hub flanges ::) handbrake mechanism was all free and in good order and looks to be factory judging by the paint spots on the retaining springs. Just needs a final tweak, so that'll get done next week...

Discovered that the rear brake hoses are perished ::) so ordered front and rears...

Then went to change the OSF rear lower arm ball joint, and quickly discovered that in order to do so the front lower arm needs removing as it's in the way. Everything, including the abs sensor 8), came apart easily... Except the front lower arm to hub ball joint. Could I get that apart? Could I fek, ended up throwing it back together. Didn't even pretend to look at the near side one :-X

Inner bushes are also a bit ropey, so set of front arms is in the offing. But there's a catch. The front struts attach to a ball joint on the lower arm... With a pair of 5mm grub screws. ;D

Lots of plus gas, a couple of spare hex bits and a handful of lucky pills before I even think about starting that job...

On a positive note, the last MoT had an advisory for rear shocks damaged both sides.

All four struts are tidy, dry and perfectly serviceable, if a little aged, more importantly, the Airmatic works.

Two steps forward, two steps back and all that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 May 2020, 20:48:35
Had front tyres replaced. £150 so ok with that. Nexens.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 May 2020, 17:04:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 May 2020, 20:14:16
Over the last couple of days, discs and pads all round. Discs were original, and the pads have been changed previously, about a decade ago from the way the discs were welded to the hub flanges ::) handbrake mechanism was all free and in good order and looks to be factory judging by the paint spots on the retaining springs. Just needs a final tweak, so that'll get done next week...

Discovered that the rear brake hoses are perished ::) so ordered front and rears...

Then went to change the OSF rear lower arm ball joint, and quickly discovered that in order to do so the front lower arm needs removing as it's in the way. Everything, including the abs sensor 8), came apart easily... Except the front lower arm to hub ball joint. Could I get that apart? Could I fek, ended up throwing it back together. Didn't even pretend to look at the near side one :-X

Inner bushes are also a bit ropey, so set of front arms is in the offing. But there's a catch. The front struts attach to a ball joint on the lower arm... With a pair of 5mm grub screws. ;D

Lots of plus gas, a couple of spare hex bits and a handful of lucky pills before I even think about starting that job...

On a positive note, the last MoT had an advisory for rear shocks damaged both sides.

All four struts are tidy, dry and perfectly serviceable, if a little aged, more importantly, the Airmatic works.

Two steps forward, two steps back and all that.


You need some heat.   A plumbers Torch might do, takes time to get it red tho.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2020, 17:29:31
Without melting the strut internals :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 May 2020, 19:00:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2020, 17:29:31
Without melting the strut internals :D


 Just be careful,if not be another Insurance claim. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ChrisPee on 08 May 2020, 19:53:10
Using the highly informative maintenance guide on here, I renewed the headliner in my 97 estate today. I'd bought some head-lining cloth at the NEC last November, so with plenty of spare time at the moment, I decided to give it a go. The old one was out in an hour, I carefully peeled off the old cloth, wire-brushed the board, spray-adhesived the new cloth and the board, and got my brother to help put the two together. After trimming off the excess it was ready to refit. It came out great.

One thing I'd add to the guide is that the cargo-net roof fitting holes are held in by colour-matched spreader pins - if you get your finger inside the hole you can partially push them out from the inside and then pull them out by grabbing them with small wire cutters/pliers, making removal 10 times easier than forcing them out like I did with the first one. The whole job took about three hours, with the well advised cuppa breaks.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2020, 19:59:33
Glad someone has had some use from the guide :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ChrisPee on 08 May 2020, 20:01:58
The guide on here is absolutely brilliant in my opinion.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 09 May 2020, 10:12:17
Put in a new slimline sub-woofer, and took the big bugger out and got some boot space back, the actual woofer looks nothing like what's on the picture on the link below, slightly varies but still OK, so did put on the back seat then thought I will chop the original woofer enclosure, so I can then put the amp and woofer on either side, so that's what i will be doing today, after go to Greenwich and get some aggregate :y, tomorrow, remove the old OOF sticker from rear window and put the new one in, as old one is somehow stained look, think from smoking in the car ::)

https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-amps-and-subs/vibe-optisound-flat%2Fshallow-sub-703565.html
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 May 2020, 12:05:04
Yesterday ,Gave it a Quick wash
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/96513292_1522165041327352_5195863426802384896_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=v4CcWV-d89AAX--PAkd&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=2f846dedd7b7372a19f3f23480383b35&oe=5EDCF0CD)

and un-fogged Astra headlamps

(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/95973003_1522161671327689_3724193385339158528_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=v0zz8FRqQCQAX9Wvqnl&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=ae9aa11fa2a7e213d0af8a7be2defffc&oe=5EDB518D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 May 2020, 12:27:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 May 2020, 12:05:04
Yesterday ,Gave it a Quick wash
........

Two bucket method with grit guard in the rinse bucket I hope.  ;)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 May 2020, 12:46:36
Quote from: YZ250 on 09 May 2020, 12:27:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 May 2020, 12:05:04
Yesterday ,Gave it a Quick wash
........

Two bucket method with grit guard in the rinse bucket I hope.  ;)  :y
wet the car and then did the 2 bucket method yes ,rinsing the sponge  :y
well about 10 buckets because i couldn't be arsed to set up  the hose or jetwash  ;D
never heard of grit guard  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Wash-Detailing-Bucket-Dirt-Grit-Guard-Washboard-Insert-Black-For-Auto-Care-/293238632006?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10) till now  :-[ just googled it  :y
The Omega needs a mop and paint correction anyway ,and a few bits of paint ...
Like the top section of the pro-drive bumper i fitted 2 years ago  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2020, 17:14:44
I've had an annoying leak into the boot on the Mondeo and the spare wheel well soon becomes a pond in wet weather.  :(

So today I finally got round to doing something about it and removed the rear bumper to find that the nearside boot vent was loose.  So removed both vents, cleaned them up and refitted with plenty of silicone to seal them.  Refitted the bumper and hopefully jobs a goodun!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 May 2020, 09:54:09
Gave Sammy some exercise straightening a bent crankshaft on the mower.  :-[ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 May 2020, 10:07:22
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 May 2020, 09:54:09
Gave Sammy some exercise straightening a bent crankshaft on the mower.  :-[ ::)

Delicate repair then ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 May 2020, 10:46:54
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 May 2020, 09:54:09
Gave Sammy some exercise straightening a bent crankshaft on the mower.  :-[ ::)

What did the blade have an argument with  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 May 2020, 17:51:16
Some idiot chopped a tree down and left a stump just short enough to hide in the grass.  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2020, 17:53:23
Quote from: Shackeng on 13 May 2020, 17:51:16
Some idiot chopped a tree down and left a stump just short enough to hide in the grass.  :-[ :-[ :-[
Does this idiot live in your house? Yes?
It must be your wife then, cause I know you wouldn't do something like that   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2020, 17:54:03
Oh....and a mower is not strictly a car.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 13 May 2020, 17:59:12
Quote from: STEMO on 13 May 2020, 17:54:03
Oh....and a mower is not strictly a car.  :P
It’s the only thing I’m driving at present.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2020, 18:00:42
Quote from: STEMO on 13 May 2020, 17:54:03
Oh....and a mower is not strictly a car.  :P
That depends on how it is being used...

https://g.co/kgs/vzaov9
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2020, 17:43:00
Took it for a 40 mile meander around Daventry and Banburyshire.  I couldn't work out for def if that was allowed with the eased lockdown, as I didn't drive to do exercise, I just took it for a spin with no intention of even getting out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 14 May 2020, 17:48:49
It was ok if you were going for a house viewing  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2020, 17:54:33
Quote from: amba on 14 May 2020, 17:48:49
It was ok if you were going for a house viewing  ;D
My take, is what I did was in the spirit of what we as a nation need to achieve, but the media have, I think, muddied the waters by constantly asking if John can doe XYZ and how is that different from Peter doing ABC.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 May 2020, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2020, 17:43:00
Took it for a 40 mile meander around Daventry and Banburyshire.  I couldn't work out for def if that was allowed with the eased lockdown, as I didn't drive to do exercise, I just took it for a spin with no intention of even getting out.
You can do whatever you fickin like, who's going to say different?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 May 2020, 17:56:02
Cleaned all the bugs off the windscreen and front end of the Range Rover after taking it out for a 25 mile jaunt, just needed to drive it ..😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2020, 17:57:12
Quote from: STEMO on 14 May 2020, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2020, 17:43:00
Took it for a 40 mile meander around Daventry and Banburyshire.  I couldn't work out for def if that was allowed with the eased lockdown, as I didn't drive to do exercise, I just took it for a spin with no intention of even getting out.
You can do whatever you fickin like, who's going to say different?
John and Peter...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2020, 18:12:56
Quote from: STEMO on 14 May 2020, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2020, 17:43:00
Took it for a 40 mile meander around Daventry and Banburyshire.  I couldn't work out for def if that was allowed with the eased lockdown, as I didn't drive to do exercise, I just took it for a spin with no intention of even getting out.
You can do whatever you fickin like, who's going to say different?
Well, my flying association have clarified that its members can all fly, if social distancing can be maintained.  That's not rxactly exercise.

As of last weekend, in the previous 2 weeks I'd driven just under 2 miles. But flown a quadcopter 104km without me leaving the premises.  As of now, the car is catching up, at around 40 miles ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 14 May 2020, 19:14:36
Mileage is quite comical here .Average week I drive between 600/700 miles .
In the last 8 weeks I have managed to cover 38 miles total . Fuel bill is funding the wine cellar at present
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 14 May 2020, 19:16:14
Just to add some injury to insult we have walked 187miles as of this afternoons little jaunt
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2020, 21:15:51
Halfway through the tank of fuel I put in on March 9th ;D

Actually I may have chucked £15 at the end of April to top it up...

Will do another 7 miles tomorrow  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 May 2020, 21:53:49
Charged the battery on the Astra.... It's more a Hybrid than a straight Diesel now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:19:12
Carrying on from last week, new ball joint splitter arrived, so got the nearside front ball joint swapped out. Easy enough, but had to take the knuckle off the car. Did the brake hose whilst there. Also did the rear hoses and tweaked the handbrake.

Oh, and the replacement wheels arrived. Not as nice as the pictures, but they were a bit of a steal. If the old wheels looked good in the dark, with your back turned and eyes closed...  ::) then the new ones, like the car, will pass the ten yard test :D

May get them refurbished if I cba :-\ the rims are a bit scuffed, and they've already been rattle canned :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 May 2020, 19:38:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:19:12
Carrying on from last week, new ball joint splitter arrived, so got the nearside front ball joint swapped out. Easy enough, but had to take the knuckle off the car. Did the brake hose whilst there. Also did the rear hoses and tweaked the handbrake.

Oh, and the replacement wheels arrived. Not as nice as the pictures, but they were a bit of a steal. If the old wheels looked good in the dark, with your back turned and eyes closed...  ::) then the new ones, like the car, will pass the ten yard test :D

May get them refurbished if I cba :-\ the rims are a bit scuffed, and they've already been rattle canned :-X

Blimey DG  that's a lot of work your having to do  :o

maybe you should have got something simple ,like an Omega  ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 15 May 2020, 19:40:54
 Washed it, at work well it's free. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:56:47
Not really, just catching up on the deferred maintenance. The front discs were on the last Mot so doing all of them made sense, and the two ball joints will fail the next one, likewise the rear brake hoses and the tyres.

Next month will be tyres and windscreen plus the OSF ball joint and a service and that will be it Mot ready.

The last two Omegas I bought for me both needed full suspension rebuilds, tyres and brakes. Which is an easy way to lose a grand. And it's been nice getting to grips with something a bit different, even if it was an insane choice :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 May 2020, 20:07:05
Finished the rubbing down and G3 scratch removing / improving on the Omega. Washed it dried it, then a coat of Meguiars ultimate something or other. All as shiny as can be now. Probably the best it will ever look.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 15 May 2020, 21:03:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 May 2020, 20:07:05
Finished the rubbing down and G3 scratch removing / improving on the Omega. Washed it dried it, then a coat of Meguiars ultimate something or other. All as shiny as can be now. Probably the best it will ever look.
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Just in time for the next load of Sahara dust to land on it.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 May 2020, 21:10:46
Yep. Happens very regularly here. Drives me fickin mad !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 May 2020, 11:39:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:19:12
Carrying on from last week, new ball joint splitter arrived, so got the nearside front ball joint swapped out. Easy enough, but had to take the knuckle off the car. Did the brake hose whilst there. Also did the rear hoses and tweaked the handbrake.

Oh, and the replacement wheels arrived. Not as nice as the pictures, but they were a bit of a steal. If the old wheels looked good in the dark, with your back turned and eyes closed...  ::) then the new ones, like the car, will pass the ten yard test :D

May get them refurbished if I cba :-\ the rims are a bit scuffed, and they've already been rattle canned :-X

Not without pictures they won't ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 May 2020, 13:22:53
Quote from: henryd on 16 May 2020, 11:39:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:19:12
Carrying on from last week, new ball joint splitter arrived, so got the nearside front ball joint swapped out. Easy enough, but had to take the knuckle off the car. Did the brake hose whilst there. Also did the rear hoses and tweaked the handbrake.

Oh, and the replacement wheels arrived. Not as nice as the pictures, but they were a bit of a steal. If the old wheels looked good in the dark, with your back turned and eyes closed...  ::) then the new ones, like the car, will pass the ten yard test :D

May get them refurbished if I cba :-\ the rims are a bit scuffed, and they've already been rattle canned :-X

Not without pictures they won't ::)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wTGeADbiRcyKFCBJ7 :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 May 2020, 13:54:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 May 2020, 13:22:53
Quote from: henryd on 16 May 2020, 11:39:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:19:12
Carrying on from last week, new ball joint splitter arrived, so got the nearside front ball joint swapped out. Easy enough, but had to take the knuckle off the car. Did the brake hose whilst there. Also did the rear hoses and tweaked the handbrake.

Oh, and the replacement wheels arrived. Not as nice as the pictures, but they were a bit of a steal. If the old wheels looked good in the dark, with your back turned and eyes closed...  ::) then the new ones, like the car, will pass the ten yard test :D

May get them refurbished if I cba :-\ the rims are a bit scuffed, and they've already been rattle canned :-X

Not without pictures they won't ::)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wTGeADbiRcyKFCBJ7 :P


Picture uploaded :y
 
  (https://i.postimg.cc/1X130tMt/IMG-20200515-WA0001.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 May 2020, 15:14:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:19:12
......
Oh, and the replacement wheels arrived.......

Ah, they be betterer.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 May 2020, 16:10:00
Re-installed battery on the 960,put some wind into o/s/f tyre which had gone flat while it's been stood,took it for a drive round checked all tyre pressures and fuelled up at Morrisons[99.7p per litre].
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 May 2020, 19:33:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 May 2020, 13:22:53
Quote from: henryd on 16 May 2020, 11:39:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 May 2020, 19:19:12
Carrying on from last week, new ball joint splitter arrived, so got the nearside front ball joint swapped out. Easy enough, but had to take the knuckle off the car. Did the brake hose whilst there. Also did the rear hoses and tweaked the handbrake.

Oh, and the replacement wheels arrived. Not as nice as the pictures, but they were a bit of a steal. If the old wheels looked good in the dark, with your back turned and eyes closed...  ::) then the new ones, like the car, will pass the ten yard test :D

May get them refurbished if I cba :-\ the rims are a bit scuffed, and they've already been rattle canned :-X

Not without pictures they won't ::)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wTGeADbiRcyKFCBJ7 :P


Much better :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 May 2020, 14:55:50
Cleaned the sidesteps / running boards up on the Range Rover Sport, they always looked a bit pitted & stained  even after a wash so a bit of elbow grease and some Solvol Autosol  metal cleaner & they look like new again & working in glorious sunshine 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 May 2020, 21:49:44
2 years ago Today I started driving the Omega and waved goodbye to my Carlton
managed to haggle £90 off the insurance renewal , cheeky b******   :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 19 May 2020, 08:36:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 May 2020, 21:49:44
2 years ago Today I started driving the Omega and waved goodbye to my Carlton
managed to haggle £90 off the insurance renewal , cheeky b******   :P
I presume that was the commendably rust free silver estate we saw at Brackley. At least the estates do not suffer the fatal rear suspension turret rot that goes on unseen behind the carpets on the saloons. My remaining Omega, a 1999 2.5 estate, came to me with a 10 year gap in its history while in Portugal, the coil pack strapped to the cylinder head, ablowing exhaust and a leaking clutch slave cylinder, but not too much rust. A LH exhaust manifold leak means that it was to be scrapped at MOT in April 2020, but the coronavirus has given it a new lease of life.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 May 2020, 08:58:16
Quote from: terry paget on 19 May 2020, 08:36:11

I presume that was the commendably rust free silver estate we saw at Brackley.

Mine is the Ultra rare star silver CDX Saloon ,seen here surrounded by more common colour omegas at Brackley  :D ;D

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/meetings/oof_meet_brackley_2019.JPG)

picture courtesy of one of TB's  surveillance satellites  ;D

Such a shame you intend to scrap your last estate Terry ,particularly as it's a manual gearbox one  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 May 2020, 10:43:56
Quote from: Rangie on 17 May 2020, 14:55:50
Cleaned the sidesteps / running boards up on the Range Rover Sport, they always looked a bit pitted & stained  even after a wash so a bit of elbow grease and some Solvol Autosol  metal cleaner & they look like new again & working in glorious sunshine 😎

Deployable or fixed ones?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 May 2020, 11:07:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 May 2020, 08:58:16
Quote from: terry paget on 19 May 2020, 08:36:11

I presume that was the commendably rust free silver estate we saw at Brackley.

Mine is the Ultra rare star silver Saab (Vectra) ,seen here surrounded by more common  omegas at Brackley  :D ;D

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/meetings/oof_meet_brackley_2019.JPG)

picture courtesy of one of TB's  surveillance satellites  ;D



Fixed for correctness
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2020, 18:54:35
The silver estate that was in pretty great condition belongs to a non member.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2020, 18:55:40
Pussy's alarm went off twice yesterday, so more electricity put in.  TBE is currently having electricity, and taking an awful lot. I suspect all its short journeys aren't great to the battery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 May 2020, 19:03:03
Removed central locking motor from n/s/f door. Then stripped it down ready for microswitch replacement.
Hopefully a little bag of switches will arrive tomorrow so I can take the whole gubbins in to work tomorrow evening and get the switch swapped over.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 May 2020, 19:31:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2020, 18:54:35
The silver estate that was in pretty great condition belongs to a non member.
Would that be the non member that doesn't live in Reading? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2020, 20:09:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 May 2020, 19:31:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2020, 18:54:35
The silver estate that was in pretty great condition belongs to a non member.
Would that be the non member that doesn't live in Reading? ::)
He would bean ex member  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2020, 21:04:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2020, 18:55:40
Pussy's alarm went off twice yesterday, so more electricity put in.  TBE is currently having electricity, and taking an awful lot. I suspect all its short journeys aren't great to the battery.

I went to move the Mondeo this afternoon and it was as dead as the proverbial parrot!  :( 

Luckily I hadn't bother to lock it, so after a bit of a faff pulled the battery out and it's currently on charge. I'm not holding out much hope though as it seemed fine yesterday, but completely dead today....  :-\  :'(

Best put some leccy in Golvo tomorrow.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 May 2020, 21:44:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 May 2020, 21:04:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2020, 18:55:40
Pussy's alarm went off twice yesterday, so more electricity put in.  TBE is currently having electricity, and taking an awful lot. I suspect all its short journeys aren't great to the battery.

I went to move the Mondeo this afternoon and it was as dead as the proverbial parrot!  :( 

Luckily I hadn't bother to lock it, so after a bit of a faff pulled the battery out and it's currently on charge. I'm not holding out much hope though as it seemed fine yesterday, but completely dead today....  :-\  :'(

Best put some leccy in Golvo tomorrow.  ::)
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                 .....  ITS NOT DEAD! ....  it’s just resting........



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2020, 22:59:29
Quote from: Raeturbo on 19 May 2020, 21:44:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 May 2020, 21:04:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2020, 18:55:40
Pussy's alarm went off twice yesterday, so more electricity put in.  TBE is currently having electricity, and taking an awful lot. I suspect all its short journeys aren't great to the battery.

I went to move the Mondeo this afternoon and it was as dead as the proverbial parrot!  :( 

Luckily I hadn't bother to lock it, so after a bit of a faff pulled the battery out and it's currently on charge. I'm not holding out much hope though as it seemed fine yesterday, but completely dead today....  :-\  :'(

Best put some leccy in Golvo tomorrow.  ::)
.         
                 .....  ITS NOT DEAD! ....  it’s just resting........

No it's not!  It has ceased to be... it is (probably) an ex-battery!   ::)

I'll see if it goes 'voom' tomorrow after I've put 4000 (ish) volts in it!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 May 2020, 01:08:02
 ;D lovely plumage
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 May 2020, 07:23:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 May 2020, 21:49:44
2 years ago Today I started driving the Omega and waved goodbye to my Carlton
managed to haggle £90 off the insurance renewal , cheeky b******   :P

Pathetic.;D I blagged £160 off, but it was house and two cars combined.::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 May 2020, 11:15:44
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 May 2020, 07:23:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 May 2020, 21:49:44
2 years ago Today I started driving the Omega and waved goodbye to my Carlton
managed to haggle £90 off the insurance renewal , cheeky b******   :P

Pathetic.;D I blagged £160 off, but it was house and two cars combined.::)
I can still make savings on home insurance ,though that is very cheap anyway
Plus I can save when Mrs Builder's Motor policy is due  :)

Though, I've seen her drive  :o if I was her insurer , the policy would be considerably more  :D  ;D  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 May 2020, 11:33:55
Actually drove the Range Rover today ! Had to go up to the caravan storage to empty some equipment out of the van in readiness for its service in 10 days time, very little traffic about.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 May 2020, 18:20:15
Got around to plugging the laptop into the Pussy to look at why the alarm keeps going off.  Tried to fix the likely culprit, but too stupid to understand the instructions. Or too weak ;D

Also put some electricity in the Battlebus, to keep the battery decent, and now the Pussy is back on, as the drags session on it are hard on the battery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2020, 19:15:07
Put the battery back in the Mondeo.  Did I mention it's a faff?  ::)

The air filter housing has to come out to get the battery out and when I tried to put it back I couldn't for the life of me get the air intake pipe to slot in properly.  :(  So ended up taking the bleddy headlight out so I could get both hands on it.  >:( 

Anyway, it went 'Voom' and I'll see in the next few days if it'll hold it's charge.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 17:53:34
Hit the Pussy with a BFH.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 May 2020, 18:34:12
some pussies like a good hard pounding with a big "hammer"

have you broke your Jag-war  :-\   :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 May 2020, 18:41:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 17:53:34
Hit the Pussy with a BFH.

 :o :o

What, intentionally, as in to remove something, or in a temper tantrum.  :-\  I can remember many years ago, a spanner that I was using slipped off a nut and my knuckles got skinned as my hand slipped. I wasn't in the best of moods to start with but this sent me in to red mist mode. I stared at my badly cut hand and decided that the spanner needed to be punished. I threw it as hard as I could with the sole intention of hurting the spanner (it's the way my brain works  ::)). The spanner hit the garage wall and came back and hit me in the face.  >:(
I've mellowed since then, I stop and think before I throw something.  :)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 May 2020, 19:04:01
Reported to the R.S.P.C .W

Royal society for the prevention of cruelty to walls   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:07:48
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 May 2020, 18:41:50
I've mellowed since then, I stop and think before I throw something.  :)  ;D
But still throw it anyway ?

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2020, 19:08:14
Made some progress with the barge :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:08:43
I did it because that DTM fella told me to.  I am obedient, and easily led...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2020, 19:13:24
Did it help?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:15:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2020, 19:13:24
Did it help?
As in will it stop the alarm going off?  DTM and I decided it probably wouldn't.  When I said DTM and I, obviously I meant DTM ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 May 2020, 19:33:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:07:48
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 May 2020, 18:41:50
I've mellowed since then, I stop and think before I throw something.  :)  ;D
But still throw it anyway ?

;D

Oh most definitely.  ;D  It's going to get launched whatever, I've just learnt more about trajectories.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:38:17
I once buried a large tape drive (external DLT) in the lawn using a sledgehammer and rage.  As far as I know its still there - I half expected that one day it would break back through the soil and bend the crankshaft on the mower, but no sign of it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 May 2020, 19:48:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:38:17
I once buried a large tape drive (external DLT) in the lawn using a sledgehammer and rage.  As far as I know its still there - I half expected that one day it would break back through the soil and bend the crankshaft on the mower, but no sign of it ;D

Could that be considered an Embedded Hard Drive.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 20:09:50
;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2020, 20:12:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:15:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 May 2020, 19:13:24
Did it help?
As in will it stop the alarm going off?  DTM and I decided it probably wouldn't.  When I said DTM and I, obviously I meant DTM ;D
It's probably collected a spider from sitting around ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2020, 18:01:21
Well, seeing as the alarm hasn't gone off again, it appears that that Marks DTM Calib reprobate was right to get me to clout it with an educator.

He is a clever sod ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2020, 21:47:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:38:17
I once buried a large tape drive (external DLT) in the lawn using a sledgehammer and rage.  As far as I know its still there - I half expected that one day it would break back through the soil and bend the crankshaft on the mower, but no sign of it ;D

Shit! I thought the printer had it bad. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 23 May 2020, 00:04:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2020, 21:47:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 May 2020, 19:38:17
I once buried a large tape drive (external DLT) in the lawn using a sledgehammer and rage.  As far as I know its still there - I half expected that one day it would break back through the soil and bend the crankshaft on the mower, but no sign of it ;D

Shit! I thought the printer had it bad. :o
Storage Archive
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 23 May 2020, 14:05:01
plenty of cars locally with "quick sale" notices in the widows
I`ve now added a cheap 2010 Honda Jazz to the fleet, EX model with lots of toys.
Noisy top end, so unbelievably preparing to adjust the tappets on the 1.4 lump  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2020, 14:50:41
Quote from: 78bex on 23 May 2020, 14:05:01
plenty of cars locally with "quick sale" notices in the widows
I`ve now added a cheap 2010 Honda Jazz to the fleet, EX model with lots of toys.
Noisy top end, so unbelievably preparing to adjust the tappets on the 1.4 lump  ::)
A noisy 10 year old Jazz, can't think why that would be cheap.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2020, 15:46:41
Refitted my newly repaired n/s/f, c/l motor to the door and put everything back together. It turned into a bit of a faff, as the plastic retainer which holds the inner door handle rod in the mechanism had cracked. Had to take the rod back out, drill a small hole through it and then put a little split pin through once it was all back together. there was only just space to do this, bit its all job jobbed now, so another thing crossed off the ever shortening "to do " list.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 23 May 2020, 17:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2020, 14:50:41
Quote from: 78bex on 23 May 2020, 14:05:01
plenty of cars locally with "quick sale" notices in the widows
I`ve now added a cheap 2010 Honda Jazz to the fleet, EX model with lots of toys.
Noisy top end, so unbelievably preparing to adjust the tappets on the 1.4 lump  ::)
A noisy 10 year old Jazz, can't think why that would be cheap.  :-\

Now that my Mig needs some extensive work  :( I`m sure it`ll be  fine  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 May 2020, 18:07:43
Swapped out the OSF brake hose/rear lower ball joint and track control arm...

So no more suspension clonks. For now.

But... Upper control arm ball joint thread sheared off whilst torqueing it back together  >:(

New upper control arm on order :-X

Left the battery disconnected having broken enough today  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 May 2020, 20:17:21
Tone the power down on the arm a bit😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 May 2020, 12:00:07
Quote from: 78bex on 23 May 2020, 14:05:01
plenty of cars locally with "quick sale" notices in the widows
I`ve now added a cheap 2010 Honda Jazz to the fleet, EX model with lots of toys.
Noisy top end, so unbelievably preparing to adjust the tappets on the 1.4 lump  ::)


it's probably never been over 3000rpm(with the clutch fully engaged), with oil changes about every 3 years to get close to the mileage interval. A couple of quick, cheap oil changes and prolonged motorway driving would do it some good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 May 2020, 17:25:28
Moved them both out of the garage & painted the walls white..😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 24 May 2020, 17:37:25
Quote from: Nick W on 24 May 2020, 12:00:07
Quote from: 78bex on 23 May 2020, 14:05:01
plenty of cars locally with "quick sale" notices in the widows
I`ve now added a cheap 2010 Honda Jazz to the fleet, EX model with lots of toys.
Noisy top end, so unbelievably preparing to adjust the tappets on the 1.4 lump  ::)


it's probably never been over 3000rpm(with the clutch fully engaged), with oil changes about every 3 years to get close to the mileage interval. A couple of quick, cheap oil changes and prolonged motorway driving would do it some good.

One elderly owner & then passed around a local family.
tapperty from the top end & adjustable tappets under the valve cover
The oil is as black as soot, think it`s fully synth 0-30  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 May 2020, 19:38:21
Managed to locate a drivers door solenoid so have replaced the two microswitches in it, may fit it tomorrow if I CBA  ::)

Completed most of the loom for the boot fitting of the Telematics in the project car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2020, 21:14:41
Removed the sunroof panel, as per Fuse 19,s guide. Will take it to work, rub it down and paint over the next couple of days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2020, 10:02:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2020, 18:01:21
Well, seeing as the alarm hasn't gone off again, it appears that that Marks DTM Calib reprobate was right to get me to clout it with an educator.

He is a clever sod ;D
Still no alarm.  So hopefully thats job jobbed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 May 2020, 11:29:09
Quote from: 78bex on 23 May 2020, 14:05:01
plenty of cars locally with "quick sale" notices in the widows
I`ve now added a cheap 2010 Honda Jazz to the fleet, EX model with lots of toys.
Noisy top end, so unbelievably preparing to adjust the tappets on the 1.4 lump  ::)

The fact they are noisy tells you all you need to know about the servicing   :y

They are also a bit of a pain as its an inlet manifold off job.

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 27 May 2020, 16:29:08
1) Put the sensor arm back on the rear trailing arm (for the umpteenth time) to shut up the Headlight Range warning. Must get around to a permanent fix some time.
2) Fished the gearbox breather pipe up from dangling under the car to on top of the Plenium.
3) Fitted the trim clips that I bought 5+ years ago to the high level brake light cover, and put it back where it should be.
4) Fitted the Battery blanket back to the battery.
5) Refitted the rubber accelerator pedal cover that popped off a few days ago.
6) Removed the bodge wiring to the speedo binnacle that I fitted to bypass fuse F15 whilst it was having its hissy fits.

A few more long put off jobs to do, but I'm getting very close to having to wash it. Well - get the local Polish car wash people to wash it anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2020, 18:24:05
Refitted the sunroof panel with its newly painted trim. Then an old problem which I thought had gone away came back.
n/s/f window is down and it wont go up. Seems power to the motor is interrupted. Tried both front door switches and total closure on the key fob, but nothing.
It did this a couple of times about three years ago, but stopped doing it until today. Hope I can sort it before the weekend, as I have to drive to Naarfik to collect a Tortoise for swmbos birthday present (yes, I know  ::) ) and dont really want to do the trip in the [lastic welsh hatchback.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2020, 18:41:02
Check the wiring as it runs to the door.

Also try the door switch but make sure the safety switch is off first :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2020, 20:00:22
Will do, tomorrow between shifts. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 May 2020, 09:41:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2020, 18:41:02
Check the wiring as it runs to the door.

Also try the door switch but make sure the safety switch is off first :D


as a temporary fix to use the car, use a powerprobe to close the window then leave the motor disconnected so you aren't tempted to use it again. Omega climate control is better than open windows......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 May 2020, 15:35:40
Just went out to have a look and the window went up no problem. This exactly what it used to do. Leave it a while and wit works fine until next time. Presumably some kind of loose connection or wire breaking down that I will have to find at some point.
In the meantime I will leave it up. Its on swmbos side and she is in lockdown for another 5 weeks anyway, so no need to panic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 May 2020, 16:51:41
Quote from: Nick W on 28 May 2020, 09:41:32
Omega climate control is better than open windows......
Not if you fix the A/C :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 May 2020, 09:24:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2020, 16:51:41
Quote from: Nick W on 28 May 2020, 09:41:32
Omega climate control is better than open windows......
Not if you fix the A/C :)


????
One of us has completely misunderstood my sentence, and the implications.


That person isn't me ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 29 May 2020, 09:39:45
Quote from: Nick W on 29 May 2020, 09:24:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2020, 16:51:41
Quote from: Nick W on 28 May 2020, 09:41:32
Omega climate control is better than open windows......
Not if you fix the A/C :)


????
One of us has completely misunderstood my sentence, and the implications.


That person isn't me ::)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2020, 15:09:58
Swapped out the busted upper control arm. A nice easy job, could almost be done with the wheel on :D

Now clonk free. Wheels being done next week and windscreen the week after. Then it should be Mot time :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2020, 19:47:11
Quote from: Nick W on 29 May 2020, 09:24:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2020, 16:51:41
Quote from: Nick W on 28 May 2020, 09:41:32
Omega climate control is better than open windows......
Not if you fix the A/C :)


????
One of us has completely misunderstood my sentence, and the implications.


That person isn't me ::)
By process of deduction, it must be me then. See, clever aint I ;D


//TB goes online to find the nearest Specsavers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 May 2020, 06:47:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2020, 19:47:11


//TB goes online to find the nearest Specsavers
If you are worried about your eyesight , take a test drive to a castle
especially before driving to "Lundum" for business
borrow a 4 y/o child if you have too ,though i don't think that part is mandatory    :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 May 2020, 13:36:10
Not me someone else.  ::)

I collected a nice scrape in the drivers door on the Mondeo today in Tesco's car park.  >:(  On the plus side the guy was honest, promised to pay for the damage and I have his (London  ::)) address and phone number.

I'll have ago at polishing it out this afternoon, but to be honest I'm tempted to put it into the bodyshop, get them to sort it and all the other dings and scratches, and send him the bill!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 May 2020, 17:07:23
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 May 2020, 13:36:10
Not me someone else.  ::)

I collected a nice scrape in the drivers door on the Mondeo today in Tesco's car park.  >:(  On the plus side the guy was honest, promised to pay for the damage and I have his (London  ::)) address and phone number.

I'll have ago at polishing it out this afternoon, but to be honest I'm tempted to put it into the bodyshop, get them to sort it and all the other dings and scratches, and send him the bill!  ::)

Didn't think us grockles were supposed to be going there! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 May 2020, 17:55:54
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 31 May 2020, 17:07:23
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 May 2020, 13:36:10
Not me someone else.  ::)

I collected a nice scrape in the drivers door on the Mondeo today in Tesco's car park.  >:(  On the plus side the guy was honest, promised to pay for the damage and I have his (London  ::)) address and phone number.

I'll have ago at polishing it out this afternoon, but to be honest I'm tempted to put it into the bodyshop, get them to sort it and all the other dings and scratches, and send him the bill!  ::)


Didn't think us grockles were supposed to be going there! ::)

If he turns out to be a Labour party spin doctor or a Guardian 'journalist' he's fekin toast!  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2020, 17:29:56
Took the new wheels to be refurbished... Will find out on Thursday how they turn out  8)

Broke the combination stalk and got a nasty misfire on Pot4... Presumably made worse by the fact that each pot has two plugs, although the code didn't specify, so probably the coil getting warm... I was being, er, enthusiastic at the time :D

Replaced the used fuel as well... Must be almost a month since I last put any in, and that was only a top up from the tank in early March  :o Not grumbling at a pound a litre though 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 01 June 2020, 17:31:25
My wife reported that her Insignia was not cooling properly and we could not recall having it regassed. Like a good husband I went to assist and selected AC button and hey presto problem solved. She has only had it since 2012
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2020, 17:34:23
You mean the big button with the snowflake on it?

I probably wouldn't mention how you 'fixed' it...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2020, 17:41:01
Quote from: pscocoa on 01 June 2020, 17:31:25
My wife reported that her Insignia was not cooling properly and we could not recall having it regassed. Like a good husband I went to assist and selected AC button and hey presto problem solved. She has only had it since 2012
Errmmmmmmm.......there's no reply to that. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 01 June 2020, 18:39:12
But she is good with the kids.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 June 2020, 19:38:37
Fitted the repaired door lock solenoid yesterday and replaced the switches in the removed solenoid today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 June 2020, 19:37:08
Washed both of them. Just went outside to check they were locked and a bloke walking his dog stopped to tell me how he often admires my Omega as he is passing. Full of praise for how nice it looked for its age etc. Turns out he is retired flying squad and used to have one in the same colour as a "company car".
Spent some time telling me how he has fond memories of driving them.  :)


Of course, he might have been full of shite.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 June 2020, 19:40:39
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 June 2020, 19:37:08
Washed both of them. Just went outside to check they were locked and a bloke walking his dog stopped to tell me how he often admires my Omega as he is passing. Full of praise for how nice it looked for its age etc. Turns out he is retired flying squad and used to have one in the same colour as a "company car".
Spent some time telling me how he has fond memories of driving them.  :)


Of course, he might have been full of shite.  :D
Ahhhhhh...two old codgers remembering how active they used to be.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 June 2020, 19:41:41
Pretty much, yeah.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 June 2020, 19:59:58
Replaced rear discs/pads/handbrake shoes and calipers,also fitted a new o/s/f ABS sensor then had four new tyres fitted all on the V70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2020, 20:17:15
Combination switch swapped out. Can now turn the wipers off as well as on ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 June 2020, 20:26:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2020, 20:17:15
Combination switch swapped out. Can now turn the wipers off as well as on ;D
Speaking of which, mine were fickin awful today. Must have shrivelled up during the heatwave. There goes another £3.99 when euro crap parts opens again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 18:44:59
Wheels collected and fitted. That's betterer 8) (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tbHVjMzWKMxDpzveA)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 June 2020, 18:55:48
Put some fuel in the Range Rover first time since the beginning of  March !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 June 2020, 18:56:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 18:44:59
Wheels collected and fitted. That's betterer 8) (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tbHVjMzWKMxDpzveA)
Yes, much better.
Is that the contents of the garage/kitchen/bathroom next to it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 19:09:55
Quote from: STEMO on 04 June 2020, 18:56:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 18:44:59
Wheels collected and fitted. That's betterer 8) (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tbHVjMzWKMxDpzveA)
Yes, much better.
Is that the contents of the garage/kitchen/bathroom next to it?
About a third of the garage :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 June 2020, 19:13:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 18:44:59
Wheels collected and fitted. That's betterer 8) (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tbHVjMzWKMxDpzveA)
A vast improvement on the old wheels  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 June 2020, 19:16:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 18:44:59
Wheels collected and fitted. That's betterer 8) (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tbHVjMzWKMxDpzveA)

Yes it is,looking good :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 June 2020, 21:30:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 18:44:59
Wheels collected and fitted. That's betterer 8) (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tbHVjMzWKMxDpzveA)

Indeed ,transforms the look ,very nice  :)
the turquoise Ford next to it needs a bit of a velvet though   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 21:33:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 04 June 2020, 21:30:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2020, 18:44:59
Wheels collected and fitted. That's betterer 8) (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tbHVjMzWKMxDpzveA)

Indeed ,transforms the look ,very nice  :)
the turquoise Ford next to it needs a bit of a velvet though   ;D
It's that grey Ford use for the interior... Goes brown after a week :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2020, 17:32:53
She's telling me that The Chav (TBE) might have to go  :'(.

That will end 17 years non stop Omega ownership for me  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 17:51:14
The Zafira has alot to live up to...  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 05 June 2020, 17:51:50
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ixsog0i6julp2mg/DN08.REVsensorDISPLAY.jpg?dl=1)
STEMO and I appreciate our reversing sensors, costing less than £10 on e-bay, against the £1000 as a new accessory, and easy enough to fit. Hardest job is get the cable tidily from rear of car to top of dash. Originally I taped it along the side of the central tunnel, but this week I tidied it up by rerouting it through the tunnel, see pic above. I did it on both my Vectras. I did the 2008 SRi saloon first, then the 2007 Design estate.

Buying under £1000 used cars is always risky, not to say exciting. I was shocked to find a rear heater duct in the estate that I had not found in the saloon. I thought the crook who sold me the saloon had removed it, but I was wrong; checking the specifications, rear heater ducts are not fitted to SRi saloons.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 18:01:53
This is why having the brochures is so handy.

Also, they built 20 billion Vectras, so you can afford to be choosy.

Personally I would have sat the parking sensor display at the bottom of the display screen or run it out of the screen vent on top of the dash, but I'm a bit ocd like that.

Regardless, it's good that you're tinkering rather than fixing :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 June 2020, 18:05:57
Quote from: terry paget on 05 June 2020, 17:51:50
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ixsog0i6julp2mg/DN08.REVsensorDISPLAY.jpg?dl=1)
STEMO and I appreciate our reversing sensors, costing less than £10 on e-bay, against the £1000 as a new accessory, and easy enough to fit. Hardest job is get the cable tidily from rear of car to top of dash. Originally I taped it along the side of the central tunnel, but this week I tidied it up by rerouting it through the tunnel, see pic above. I did it on both my Vectras. I did the 2008 SRi saloon first, then the 2007 Design estate.

Buying under £1000 used cars is always risky, not to say exciting. I was shocked to find a rear heater duct in the estate that I had not found in the saloon. I thought the crook who sold me the saloon had removed it, but I was wrong; checking the specifications, rear heater ducts are not fitted to [/highlight]SRi saloons.
I wondered where mine had gone Terry.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 05 June 2020, 18:41:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 18:01:53
This is why having the brochures is so handy.

Also, they built 20 billion Vectras, so you can afford to be choosy.

Personally I would have sat the parking sensor display at the bottom of the display screen or run it out of the screen vent on top of the dash, but I'm a bit ocd like that.

Regardless, it's good that you're tinkering rather than fixing :y
Why didn't I think of that? I can still move it. The plug on the end of the cable would not go through the heater vent. I did consider cutting the cable to put it through a drilled hole in the dash, but did not fancy resoldering the cables.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 18:43:40
By dash top vent, I meant the one for clearing the windscreen  ;)

Not the easiest place to get to though :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 05 June 2020, 19:02:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 18:43:40
By dash top vent, I meant the one for clearing the windscreen  ;)

Not the easiest place to get to though :D
That is trickier, can't easily do it now. The location at the bottom of the display is attractive, but of course that is on the trim strip that conceals the screws that locate the heater vent panel, that goes on last. I should need to tighten the screws first, hoping to feed the cable through a gap between vent panel bottom and fascia, then glue display to trim strip. Will investigate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 19:11:25
Notch the dash at the bottom of the display aperature ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 05 June 2020, 21:07:06
Not today, but a few days ago

Investigated why the Omega V6 was pissing it's coolant everywhere once it came to a stop and cooled down, but was fine when driving

Couple of weeks ago, after a year stood still (100 miles between MOTs)  :-[ I decided to get her going again. So, fresh oil, new radiator to fix the leaking one, new cam cover gaskets, plus, all filters, and of course, timing belt kit, water pump, aux belt and idler wheel, plus coolant.

Don't need to buy a water pump says I, I've got one in the garage that's brand new.

Turns out the new pump was leaking through the, ahem, "grease hole". Every time the car was parked, it would slowly empty the coolant through it!
So, fitted another new water pump. Due to soaking the newly fitted cambelt in slimey antifreeze  whilst taking off the pump, I put another new cambelt on too upon reassembly second time around. No hardship, another ten mins work, I already had another belt due to buying the "two kit method"

Also been playing Astras, and going far beyond what my back allows :( :( so much pain  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 June 2020, 21:38:10
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 05 June 2020, 21:07:06
Not today, but a few days ago

Investigated why the Omega V6 was pissing it's coolant everywhere once it came to a stop and cooled down, but was fine when driving

Couple of weeks ago, after a year stood still (100 miles between MOTs)  :-[ I decided to get her going again. So, fresh oil, new radiator to fix the leaking one, new cam cover gaskets, plus, all filters, and of course, timing belt kit, water pump, aux belt and idler wheel, plus coolant.

Don't need to buy a water pump says I, I've got one in the garage that's brand new.

Turns out the new pump was leaking through the, ahem, "grease hole". Every time the car was parked, it would slowly empty the coolant through it!
So, fitted another new water pump. Due to soaking the newly fitted cambelt in slimey antifreeze  whilst taking off the pump, I put another new cambelt on too upon reassembly second time around. No hardship, another ten mins work, I already had another belt due to buying the "two kit method"

Also been playing Astras, and going far beyond what my back allows :( :( so much pain  >:( >:( >:(

Masochistic bugger, ain't ya. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 06 June 2020, 17:16:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 19:11:25
Notch the dash at the bottom of the display aperature ;)
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/npw7a8ryx0m875t/DN08revSENSdisplayHEATER.jpg?dl=1)
That's tidier, Doc. On this display there is nothing shaded. On the Design estate there is something displayed bottom LH corner, shall have to watch that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 06 June 2020, 17:50:56
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/i00ygi2pfvklny8/DN08revSENdis.jpg?dl=1)
smaller picture
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 June 2020, 18:33:39
Much neater  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2020, 19:35:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 June 2020, 18:33:39
Much neater  :y
Indeed. Proper job jobbed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2020, 20:11:27
Managed over 40 miles in the Battlebus today. So all 3 cars have done more than 40 miles in the last week :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 June 2020, 23:30:15
Finally got the air con absolutely perfect,  but it cost me £650 in dribs and drabs about four or five visits, new condenser and compressor and drier, two new pipes, new valves, Not unfortunately though at the same time 😞however it’s very cold in the car if needed now🥶 a classic where do you stop, oh just another £50/ £100 etc, but I love the car so WTF!👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 June 2020, 12:02:45
Quote from: terry paget on 05 June 2020, 19:02:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2020, 18:43:40
By dash top vent, I meant the one for clearing the windscreen  ;)

Not the easiest place to get to though :D
That is trickier, can't easily do it now. The location at the bottom of the display is attractive, but of course that is on the trim strip that conceals the screws that locate the heater vent panel, that goes on last. I should need to tighten the screws first, hoping to feed the cable through a gap between vent panel bottom and fascia, then glue display to trim strip. Will investigate.


why do you want it on the dash? It's ugly and you have to dismantle large chunks of interior to route the wires neatly.


Fit it facing forwards, upside down to the centre of the tailgate opening where it will display correctly when you glance in the rear view mirror. Trim tape it to the hard plastic trim if there is one - like an Omega estate - or use a long curved needle to sew one part of velcro to the headlining, and glue the other part to the display. Then all you need to do is tuck the wire under whatever trim is easiest; you probably won't even need to remove any.


Now,  you'll only ever see the thing when you need to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2020, 12:27:19
Old people only look out of the windscreen when they drive ;)

That's how my Granny drove everywhere, and she never knowingly killed anyone :D

Joking aside, properly fitted things should leave no trace when removed. Takes work to get right, which is why most people just stick everything to the top of the dash  ;D

I have retrofitted a few Omegas for people, and the display usually goes where you suggest, for all the reasons you mention.

I suggested the location I did for Terry, as he had already stuck it to the dash...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 June 2020, 12:51:48
If any car I buy/drive doesn't have something, I don't miss it. I like my parking sensors, but I'd soon get used to life without them, like when I drive wifey's car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2020, 18:16:23
Quote from: STEMO on 07 June 2020, 12:51:48
If any car I buy/drive doesn't have something, I don't miss it. I like my parking sensors, but I'd soon get used to life without them, like when I drive wifey's car.
That's good, because soon the do-gooding misinformed will soon ensure new cars don't have engines.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2020, 20:05:40
Fitted a wheel centre cap to replace the damaged one that stares at me every time I go near the car.  ::)
A bit sad I know, but there you go.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 June 2020, 07:20:31
Drove to work :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: terry paget on 09 June 2020, 19:03:46
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/i295sfrdny9fw2t/YF57reversingSENdisplay.jpg?dl=1)
Pic above of display installed in the Vectra estate.
Fair comment, Nick. When I was younger I would swing my left arm behind the driver's seat, look straight behind me, and with feet still on the pedals and right hand on the steering wheel, easily manouevre the car backwards. Head restraints and old bones now make this near impossible. Now I see women at Tesco's easing their cars effortlessly into the marked parking bays, using their door mirrors and reversing sensors. I applaud them.
Now the Vectra saloon is starting and running well, I am enjoying tinkering rather than sorting, as DG puts it. I need things to do in the lockdown. SWMBO suggests I could paint the spare room, but that sounds boring.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2020, 19:07:04
We've 10 square meters of asbestos to remove if you fancy a little bit of edgy DIY...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2020, 19:47:51
Quote from: terry paget on 09 June 2020, 19:03:46
SWMBO suggests I could paint the spare room, but that sounds boring.
Damn right, Mr P, that sounds far too much like DIY ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 June 2020, 20:47:26
Quote from: terry paget on 09 June 2020, 19:03:46
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/i295sfrdny9fw2t/YF57reversingSENdisplay.jpg?dl=1)
Pic above of display installed in the Vectra estate.
Fair comment, Nick. When I was younger I would swing my left arm behind the driver's seat, look straight behind me, and with feet still on the pedals and right hand on the steering wheel, easily manouevre the car backwards. Head restraints and old bones now make this near impossible. Now I see women at Tesco's easing their cars effortlessly into the marked parking bays, using their door mirrors and reversing sensors. I applaud them.
Now the Vectra saloon is starting and running well, I am enjoying tinkering rather than sorting, as DG puts it. I need things to do in the lockdown. SWMBO suggests I could paint the spare room, but that sounds boring.

When i was young and fit, i used swing the drivers door open and half hang out of the car to see behind me to reverse.  :D Happy days. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2020, 20:54:22
I used to just inch back veeeeeery slowly until I felt resistance.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 10 June 2020, 10:16:25
Quote from: ronnyd on 09 June 2020, 20:47:26
Quote from: terry paget on 09 June 2020, 19:03:46
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/i295sfrdny9fw2t/YF57reversingSENdisplay.jpg?dl=1)
Pic above of display installed in the Vectra estate.
Fair comment, Nick. When I was younger I would swing my left arm behind the driver's seat, look straight behind me, and with feet still on the pedals and right hand on the steering wheel, easily manouevre the car backwards. Head restraints and old bones now make this near impossible. Now I see women at Tesco's easing their cars effortlessly into the marked parking bays, using their door mirrors and reversing sensors. I applaud them.
Now the Vectra saloon is starting and running well, I am enjoying tinkering rather than sorting, as DG puts it. I need things to do in the lockdown. SWMBO suggests I could paint the spare room, but that sounds boring.

When i was young and fit, i used swing the drivers door open and half hang out of the car to see behind me to reverse.  :D Happy days. ;D

 I use these, seem to work fine for me. :) :)
 (https://i.postimg.cc/L8g4rztH/IMG-20200610-101442.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 June 2020, 12:51:47
I had sensors on my now scrapped Desmond, until the idiot up the road left his handbrake off.  >:(  Thereafter, i used the secondary device that was also fitted. It was called a towbar.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 June 2020, 16:08:40
Quote from: terry paget on 09 June 2020, 19:03:46

Fair comment, Nick. When I was younger I would swing my left arm behind the driver's seat, look straight behind me, and with feet still on the pedals and right hand on the steering wheel, easily manouevre the car backwards. Head restraints and old bones now make this near impossible. Now I see women at Tesco's easing their cars effortlessly into the marked parking bays, using their door mirrors and reversing sensors. I applaud them.



32 years ago, my driving instructor insisted that all his pupils used the mirrors to reverse. It's easier, quicker and more comfortable to do this, and means you can reverse anything that has no view out the back - vans, trucks, fully loaded estates, Avengers etc. I would suggest about 75% of the work is done with the kerbside mirror, and most of the rest is checking that the front corners don't hit anything.


The technique Paul taught means you can reverse a car into a space 0.5m longer than the car, with a small forwards shunt to put the car in the middle of the space with the wheels straight. Works on anything :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2020, 17:37:27
I always reverse into a space unless it's one i can drive forward out of .
 find it much easier to use the mirrors to reverse and position ,
because you don't need to worry about what the front bumper and wings are doing
Obviously you need to remember NOT to leave buckets by your rear bumper   :-[
though this has not been a problem since i fitted bucket avoidance camera systems on the cars  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 June 2020, 17:54:07
Or your fathers tool bag in front and then accidentally running over them :-[ I only did it once ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2020, 19:44:36
Had to put some lorry fuel in it on the way back from Guildford. Not had to do that in over 10 weeks :(

Also discovered that the BMW avoidance system was working well, when every X3 and X5 on the road was constantly aiming for me.  And talking of muppets, I followed a off-white Merc up the near empty motorway to see if he would get out of the outside lane.  I tried patience, I tried intimidation. I tried weaving around behind him. But I point blank refused to undertake him, so I followed him for 20 miles until my junction came...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2020, 19:53:18
Move over two lanes and pass them safely and clearly. It's only illegal if the manoeuvre is aggressive or dangerous in nature and you are generally swerving around. Anything else is simply passing slower moving traffic in another lane.

Alternatively, we know someone with a stock of marked V70s to get the job done :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2020, 20:04:55
Indeed ,very annoying people sitting at 68 in the Vauxhall lane  :(
I wonder if it's foreigners or just stupid people  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2020, 20:18:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2020, 19:53:18
Move over two lanes and pass them safely and clearly. It's only illegal if the manoeuvre is aggressive or dangerous in nature and you are generally swerving around. Anything else is simply passing slower moving traffic in another lane.

Alternatively, we know someone with a stock of marked V70s to get the job done :D
An undertake would have been easy and safe. There was a principal at stake, and I was in works time, so no rush ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2020, 20:44:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 June 2020, 20:04:55
Indeed ,very annoying people sitting at 68 in the Vauxhall lane  :(
I wonder if it's foreigners or just stupid people  :-\
Stupidity is a diversity trait. And universal... Sadly.  ::)

Mere mention of the word Brackley causes random outbreaks apparently.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 June 2020, 20:46:37
Drove home after a Devon holiday on the inside lane of the M5, right up to the M42 junction. Overtook, sorry, undertook, most of the middle lane hoggers and had a great run. Back to normal on the M42, M6 and A14. That was a very new A14 too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2020, 20:50:43
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 June 2020, 20:46:37
Drove home after a Devon holiday on the inside lane of the M5, right up to the M42 junction. Overtook, sorry, undertook, most of the middle lane hoggers and had a great run. Back to normal on the M42, M6 and A14. That was a very new A14 too.
What you doing having a holiday in Devon   :-\ there's a lock-down  ,are you a secret MP  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 June 2020, 21:00:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 June 2020, 20:18:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2020, 19:53:18
Move over two lanes and pass them safely and clearly. It's only illegal if the manoeuvre is aggressive or dangerous in nature and you are generally swerving around. Anything else is simply passing slower moving traffic in another lane.

Alternatively, we know someone with a stock of marked V70s to get the job done :D
An undertake would have been easy and safe. There was a principal at stake, and I was in works time, so no rush ;D
An undertake wouldn't have been sufficient for me. Traffic permitting, he'd have found me in the outside lane doing 55.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 June 2020, 21:37:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 June 2020, 20:50:43
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 June 2020, 20:46:37
Drove home after a Devon holiday on the inside lane of the M5, right up to the M42 junction. Overtook, sorry, undertook, most of the middle lane hoggers and had a great run. Back to normal on the M42, M6 and A14. That was a very new A14 too.
What you doing having a holiday in Devon   :-\ there's a lock-down  ,are you a secret MP  ;D
When i said it was a new A14 Dave it was because it was just being built, well ,cobbled together really. Must have been at least 15 or 20 years ago. Us oldies like living in the past. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2020, 21:49:14
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 June 2020, 21:37:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 June 2020, 20:50:43
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 June 2020, 20:46:37
Drove home after a Devon holiday on the inside lane of the M5, right up to the M42 junction. Overtook, sorry, undertook, most of the middle lane hoggers and had a great run. Back to normal on the M42, M6 and A14. That was a very new A14 too.
What you doing having a holiday in Devon   :-\ there's a lock-down  ,are you a secret MP  ;D
When i said it was a new A14 Dave it was because it was just being built, well ,cobbled together really. Must have been at least 15 or 20 years ago. Us oldies like living in the past. ;D
Ah , OK   :-[
but your still not denying being a secret MP  ;D
Visited any castles recently  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2020, 17:12:17
I visited Barnard Castle last year. Can I be an MP?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 June 2020, 17:20:13
I've never been to Barnard Castle, so i'm defo not an MP. Then again, neither was Cummings. ;D Dodgy eyesight? that's a different matter entirely.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2020, 17:22:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2020, 17:12:17
I visited Barnard Castle last year. Can I be an MP?
Did you see Mary whilst you were there?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2020, 17:33:29
Who's Mary?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2020, 17:39:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2020, 17:33:29
Who's Mary?
https://youtu.be/rzVvyx63fVA ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2020, 17:50:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2020, 17:39:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2020, 17:33:29
Who's Mary?
https://youtu.be/rzVvyx63fVA ;)
Only managed about 3s, as I really cannot stand that self centred prick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2020, 17:59:03
 ::)

The Mary bit was the other end... Mrs Cummings is called Mary and the joke was about going there for Mary's birthday.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2020, 21:31:07
Should have been dumping it at an airport today...


...but drove it to Banburyshire instead, and got frustrated by the fact every idiot has forgotten how to drive.  One silly tart I have to follow for over a mile at 15mph.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 June 2020, 21:45:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 June 2020, 21:31:07
Should have been dumping it at an airport today...


...but drove it to Banburyshire instead, and got frustrated by the fact every idiot has forgotten how to drive.  One silly tart I have to follow for over a mile at 15mph.
Yes, the red mist descended on me a couple of times today. Forced me to do an overtake that was touch and go for a second or two. The approaching driver tested his headlights.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2020, 22:16:37
Hooligan.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2020, 22:25:26
Prepped it for its new screen tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 June 2020, 12:28:06
Is that the last thing before it's MOT?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2020, 13:37:48
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 16 June 2020, 12:28:06
Is that the last thing before it's MOT?
Almost :D

Still need to get it reprogrammed to deal with the ESP/BAS issues. Technically there's an issue with front passenger occupancy sensor, but that doesn't post a sodding great message on the cluster when it's turned on ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2020, 13:38:25
Wipers and scuttle back on, so that's that jobbed  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 June 2020, 14:24:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2020, 13:37:48
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 16 June 2020, 12:28:06
Is that the last thing before it's MOT?
Almost :D

Still need to get it reprogrammed to deal with the ESP/BAS issues. Technically there's an issue with front passenger occupancy sensor, but that doesn't post a sodding great message on the cluster when it's turned on ::)

Do you know a friendly STAR owner, or is it a dealer/indie job?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 June 2020, 14:34:59
It's an indy job, and potentially only an hour.

I need to get it booked in, probably at the beginning of July...

Having STAR would be nice, but at around a grand or so for a legitimate set up, it's a luxury rather than an essential ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 June 2020, 13:14:18
Re-coded the annoying (to me) stop/start on both Audis's so that it remembers the last chosen position. I could have re-coded it to be inverted so that it worked the opposite to standard set-up but this way I get to choose.  :)
I've tried to like it/give it a chance but as it's designed purely for economy and saving the planet, any saving I make is wasted when I launch it off the lights.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 June 2020, 13:33:59
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 June 2020, 13:14:18
Re-coded the annoying (to me) stop/start on both Audis's so that it remembers the last chosen position. I could have re-coded it to be inverted so that it worked the opposite to standard set-up but this way I get to choose.  :)
I've tried to like it/give it a chance but as it's designed purely for economy and saving the planet, any saving I make is wasted when I launch it off the lights out of frustration of waiting for it to restart. Again. ;D
I thought you were on your best behaviour now :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 June 2020, 14:35:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 June 2020, 13:33:59
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 June 2020, 13:14:18
Re-coded the annoying (to me) stop/start on both Audis's so that it remembers the last chosen position. I could have re-coded it to be inverted so that it worked the opposite to standard set-up but this way I get to choose.  :)
I've tried to like it/give it a chance but as it's designed purely for economy and saving the planet, any saving I make is wasted when I launch it off the lights out of frustration of waiting for it to restart. Again. ;D
I thought you were on your best behaviour now :D
He is, but sometimes it's necessary for 'safety' reasons.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 June 2020, 14:38:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 June 2020, 13:33:59
Quote from: YZ250 on 19 June 2020, 13:14:18
Re-coded the annoying (to me) stop/start on both Audis's so that it remembers the last chosen position. I could have re-coded it to be inverted so that it worked the opposite to standard set-up but this way I get to choose.  :)
I've tried to like it/give it a chance but as it's designed purely for economy and saving the planet, any saving I make is wasted when I launch it off the lights out of frustration of waiting for it to restart. Again. ;D
I thought you were on your best behaviour now :D

My halo slips every now and again Al.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 19 June 2020, 15:48:59
My Omega still has the original taillights "Made in Germany", in great condition. As they are very expensive here and can only be found used, I decided to remove and keep them for safety. The lamp circuits, also original from the factory, were in poor condition after 28 years of use. In a friend's workshop we replaced the original taillights with new ones and the circuits were replaced with new ones.

BEFORE
(https://imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/06/19/Lanternas-tricolores-31-05-2020-optimized.md.jpg)

(https://imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/06/19/Circuitos-novos-18-06-20-optimized.md.jpg)

AFTER
(https://imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/06/19/Lanternas-fume-18-06-2020-optimized.md.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 20 June 2020, 06:44:45
Well had the car back in having the boot and rear bumper re-sprayed, wing mirrors and couple other small bits, that it now no more work due on the car, apart from the oil leak ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 June 2020, 16:12:26
Dried out the boot of the Mondeo after it seems to have sprung another leak!  >:(

I think the seal has failed where the loom comes out of the body and into the tailgate, so a smear of silicone should sort that.

I swear that this car has feelings, as every time I think about selling it, something goes wrong with it!  :-\ 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 June 2020, 12:50:52
If it wasn't for my strong willpower, I would have washed to cars today 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 June 2020, 15:52:32
Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 June 2020, 12:50:52
If it wasn't for my strong willpower, I would have washed to cars today 8)
Much too hot for that sort of exertion.  :o Have a nice cold drink instead. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: pscocoa on 24 June 2020, 16:04:34
Astra on rubbish tip duty
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2020, 18:15:55
Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 June 2020, 12:50:52
If it wasn't for my strong willpower, I would have washed to cars today 8)
;D

Your determination has inspired me not to wash mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 June 2020, 18:19:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2020, 18:15:55
Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 June 2020, 12:50:52
If it wasn't for my strong willpower, I would have washed to cars today 8)
;D

Your determination has inspired me not to wash mine.
I'm doing my part too ,saving water  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 June 2020, 21:09:32
I sat in the drivers seat while a big roller went over the top and back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2020, 21:36:27
Quote from: STEMO on 24 June 2020, 21:09:32
I sat in the drivers seat while a big roller went over the top and back.
That's 10 Romanian slaves that won't get tea tonight...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2020, 17:09:07
Quote from: STEMO on 24 June 2020, 21:09:32
I sat in the drivers seat while a big roller went over the top and back.
I do that with the battlebus. Mainly because its had a fair record on breaking BP's carwash when the aerial gets tangled.  It usually gets most of the mould off first though :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 June 2020, 19:48:16
Re-attached the CV boot in its proper place. Breaking the poxy pair of CV boot clip pliers that Amazon delivered barely 4hrs ago in the process.

That suits me just fine as I'll get a refund and can buy a decent pair at my leisure, meanwhile the sh!troen is back in business.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 June 2020, 19:56:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 June 2020, 17:09:07
Quote from: STEMO on 24 June 2020, 21:09:32
I sat in the drivers seat while a big roller went over the top and back.
I do that with the battlebus. Mainly because its had a fair record on breaking BP's carwash when the aerial gets tangled.  It usually gets most of the mould off first though :)

TB, you should be ashamed of yourself.

We all expect scousers to be bone idle but you are from Brackley. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 July 2020, 19:14:16
Today -
cleaned the breathers.
fitted new pollen filter.
Drained coolant, gave it a flush, then filled with new longlife coolant.
Drained the oil and fitted a new oil filter.
Removed the sump....................then torrential rain stopped play.

Tomorrow hoping to -
clean the oil strainer
clean out and refit the sump
fill with fresh oil
fit new air filter, if it arrives.

That will leave the cambelt kit and aux. belt to fit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 July 2020, 19:17:08
Acquired a new rear bumper to replace the battered and bruised one that came with the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 July 2020, 19:44:20
Broke it  :(

screen wash jets not working
so I had a fiddle ,got those working but the headlamp wash pump is definitely cream crackered  (tested the pump direct to 12v)
windscreen jet wash pump seems to be weeping slightly from the bearing hole , so that needs replacing too

and I have had Insignia mist screen wash jets sitting on my desk for a few weeks ,
so when the pumps come i may as well flush the pipework and fit those too

opted for Saab 90508709 pump at £17 clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SAAB-9-5-1998-2010-9-3-03-WINDSCREEN-WASHER-PUMP-90508709/254362220011) because the Vauxhall one in a Saab box clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SAAB-9-5-1998-2010-9-3-03-WINDSCREEN-WASHER-PUMP-90508709/254362220011) is £23  ;D

forgot to look which terminal configuration the screen wash pump is ,so back out to look  :-[

this one £5.46  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-MK2-B-Front-Single-Outlet-Windscreen-Window-Washer-Pump/291959588518?fits=Model%3AOmega&hash=item43fa25c6a6:g:AwkAAOSwo4pYQDrJ)  :)




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 July 2020, 20:56:03
Washed it 8), Then it pissed down,  >:( Bugger. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2020, 20:10:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 July 2020, 19:14:16
Today -
cleaned the breathers.
fitted new pollen filter.
Drained coolant, gave it a flush, then filled with new longlife coolant.
Drained the oil and fitted a new oil filter.
Removed the sump....................then torrential rain stopped play.

Tomorrow hoping to -
clean the oil strainer
clean out and refit the sump
fill with fresh oil
fit new air filter, if it arrives.

That will leave the cambelt kit and aux. belt to fit.

Today almost went according to plan, apart from the air filter didnt turn up.
Anyway, cleaned out the sump as it was off.
removed the oil strainer (a bit of a faf) and blasted some carb cleaner down it. Then notice something jammed inside it.
Got a pair of tweezers and teased it out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvCCVk68/IMG_0644_(1).jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1xYthNz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/R076hXRh/IMG_0645_(1).jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3bTg71Q)

A lump of folded up plastic ! God knows how or when it got in there, but it was before my time.

Then refitted the strainer, smeared sump and block faces with Hylomar blue and refitted it. Refilled with fresh 10/40 semi and started it up. Burped the cooling system and topped it up. Job Jobbed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2020, 20:14:06
Probably a lump of camcover gasket :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2020, 20:18:01
Nope, definitely apiece of stiff black plastic.  :-\


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2020, 20:20:35
On a different note. I took a pic of the one good reason for having a plastic welsh / f----h diesel hatchback for commuting.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjVrSLJ1/IMG_0640_(1).jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQDSmZ4M)

I think it over reads by about 10%, but wil check when I fill it up in the next week or so.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2020, 20:24:53
That's how they go ;)

BMW ones have to be chiselled out in hundreds of pieces... They go in as nice supple single piece rubbery seals :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2020, 20:38:51
Wrong shape and texture. Opened out its thin and a squarish shape, and had been folded up a few times. Im guessing someone has dropped it in the oil filler years ago and then just ignored it.  Opened out flat it would be approx. 2 inches square.
looks like a piece of packaging of some kind.  :-\
The sump has been off before though, so it may have happened then.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2020, 20:50:25
Fair enough  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 July 2020, 20:50:57
you can't rule out the item dropped in during engine assembly 17 years ago, or it was in the oil when someone did an oil change etc

maybe now it's not blocking the oil strainer you will get 70 MPG out the Omega too  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 July 2020, 21:16:20
I get 17/19 out of mine :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 July 2020, 21:25:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 02 July 2020, 21:16:20
I get 17/19 out of mine :(
your footwear is too heavy , swap the lead boots for a pair of  these clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sneakers-Light-Nonslip-Work-Shoe-Construction-Safety-Steel-Toe-Cap-Anti-Smashing/254409038230?hash=item3b3bf5d996:g:JyQAAOSwWk1duQSR)  ;D

you've been pressing the S button haven't you  :o

I get over 23 MPG , OK not much over 23  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2020, 21:46:11
The Barge lives in Sport mode, and that sees at least 24 :D

Contemplating slapping a blower on it, just to chivvy it along a bit... Hopefully that will also drop the economy back down to Omega depths of 23.4 mpg :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 July 2020, 21:47:39
I get a shade over 27 round the houses and 41 on a run out of the V70[a 2.4 petrol]and I'll take the heavier fuel consumption every time. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 July 2020, 21:50:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 July 2020, 20:50:57
you can't rule out the item dropped in during engine assembly 17 years ago, or it was in the oil when someone did an oil change etc

maybe now it's not blocking the oil strainer you will get 70 MPG out the Omega too  ;D

Hopefully it wasn't put in there for a reason!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 July 2020, 22:44:39
Collected the project car after having it's starter motor refurbished.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 03 July 2020, 14:09:58
The trunk´s top became very heavy with the breaking of this spring:

(https://imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/07/03/Mola-portamalas-03-06-20-_optimized.md.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2020, 16:01:47
Quote from: LuizVivas on 03 July 2020, 14:09:58
The trunk´s top became very heavy with the breaking of this spring:

(https://imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/07/03/Mola-portamalas-03-06-20-_optimized.md.jpg)

A blob of weld will sort that  ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 July 2020, 17:19:09
Not mine, a friend's elderly Mum's small Renault hatchback like Albs has.   ::)

The boot catch mechanism had jammed, so stripped it all down, freed it, reassembled and jobs a good un!  :y

Gave it a quick wash, interior hoover and wipe and that's my good deed for the day.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2020, 17:20:19
Replacement bumper arrived today, so duly fitted once I had finished refilling the garage...

Before and after...  (https://photos.app.goo.gl/rZJLzcj8q1GXdLEXA)

Quite impressed by the lack of rust behind it, what there was has been duly treated. New bumper has previously been repainted, and isn't perfect, but importantly it isn't scuffed to the plastic on the corners.  ;D. Just the front wings (and possibly a door if I want to be picky) and it will be almost presentable...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 July 2020, 17:29:57
Booked the Range Rover in for its MOT + new front discs & pads almost washed it but rain stopped play..😡
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2020, 18:02:40
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2020, 20:20:35
On a different note. I took a pic of the one good reason for having a plastic welsh / f----h diesel hatchback for commuting.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjVrSLJ1/IMG_0640_(1).jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQDSmZ4M)

I think it over reads by about 10%, but wil check when I fill it up in the next week or so.

Is that all  ;D

Used to get the same from the XF, even the Velar manages 50 if you take it steady :y ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2020, 23:14:44
Yeah but they dont cost £700.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 07 July 2020, 09:05:39
That's nearly as good as my old Insight,  sorry but what actually is it? I didn't know Wales made anything ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 July 2020, 09:30:58
Quote from: 456lbft on 07 July 2020, 09:05:39
That's nearly as good as my old Insight,  sorry but what actually is it? I didn't know Wales made anything ;)


Gilberns. And fantasy TVRs ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2020, 10:28:32
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2020, 18:02:40
Is that all  ;D

Used to get the same from the XF, even the Velar manages 50 if you take it steady :y ;)
What do you reckon I'd get from an XF diesel.  For comparison, I tend to get 32mpg from the XJ tractor (early, euro 5 version of the V6 3l)?

Thinking about replacements for TBE, now that Towcester Shell has also stopped doing LPG, and as she'll be back to 80 miles a day when she goes back to working in the office, the old Omega has suddenly become too expensive to run :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2020, 14:30:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2020, 10:28:32
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2020, 18:02:40
Is that all  ;D

Used to get the same from the XF, even the Velar manages 50 if you take it steady :y ;)
What do you reckon I'd get from an XF diesel.  For comparison, I tend to get 32mpg from the XJ tractor (early, euro 5 version of the V6 3l)?

Thinking about replacements for TBE, now that Towcester Shell has also stopped doing LPG, and as she'll be back to 80 miles a day when she goes back to working in the office, the old Omega has suddenly become too expensive to run :(

Depends how its driven, the ZF8 makes a big difference to the economy over the 6 speed, I could, if driven like an old lady, get 75mpg indicated (72mpg actual) on my commute (Rugby - Nottingham) from the 2.0 Ingenium
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 July 2020, 21:18:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2020, 20:20:35
On a different note. I took a pic of the one good reason for having a plastic welsh / f----h diesel hatchback for commuting.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjVrSLJ1/IMG_0640_(1).jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQDSmZ4M)

I think it over reads by about 10%, but wil check when I fill it up in the next week or so.


Filled it up last night. It was still reading 70.0 mpg. Actual mpg calcualted to 67, so it doesnt lie as badly as I suspected.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 July 2020, 21:20:30
Quote from: 456lbft on 07 July 2020, 09:05:39
That's nearly as good as my old Insight,  sorry but what actually is it? I didn't know Wales made anything ;)

Its 59 plate clit 1.5 dci. It spent its early life in Wales and has the welsh dragon emblem on the number plates.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 July 2020, 22:22:51
Quote from: 456lbft on 07 July 2020, 09:05:39
That's nearly as good as my old Insight,  sorry but what actually is it? I didn't know Wales made anything ;)
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                We are busy making secret things. Pay some respect :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2020, 16:48:35
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2020, 14:30:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2020, 10:28:32
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2020, 18:02:40
Is that all  ;D

Used to get the same from the XF, even the Velar manages 50 if you take it steady :y ;)
What do you reckon I'd get from an XF diesel.  For comparison, I tend to get 32mpg from the XJ tractor (early, euro 5 version of the V6 3l)?

Thinking about replacements for TBE, now that Towcester Shell has also stopped doing LPG, and as she'll be back to 80 miles a day when she goes back to working in the office, the old Omega has suddenly become too expensive to run :(

Depends how its driven, the ZF8 makes a big difference to the economy over the 6 speed, I could, if driven like an old lady, get 75mpg indicated (72mpg actual) on my commute (Rugby - Nottingham) from the 2.0 Ingenium
But reality of me and Mrs TB driving? Any idea?

A mate of mine as a 2.7 TDV6 XJ (x358) and gets stonking economy off that - always over 50mpg, and 800 miles to a tank on a run - and whilst he aint a boy racer (often), he don't hang around.  So part of me is thinking of an older (and cheap ;D) 2.7 XF for her.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2020, 16:51:46
Today, I took TBE into central Londonium, just south of the river.  Due to closed roads, I took it on a sightseeing tours, crossing Oxford Street about a million times, through Picadilly Circus and Traf Sq, past Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament.

TBE taken as exempt from ULEZ, and getting expenses back from work can always be "interesting". But boogered if I was going on a train.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 July 2020, 16:54:59
Yesterday, I took the Big Black (and dirty) Pussy into the Fens, where people are thick* and men marry their sisters.


*Only about double the intelligence levels of those living in parts of Suffolk, particularly just East of Ipswich.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 July 2020, 20:41:16
went out and looked at the paint missing from the off side front bumper  :(
fortunately the woman who scraped past me in a piss poor attempt at parking in front of me did ring the door bell and fess up  :)
wants to "pay cash" for the damage to mine which is only paint , which i'm fine with ,
because insurance claims always cost ,despite who was to blame  :(
her N/S rear 1/4 and arch are stoved in ,cracked paint etc , crappy nearly new 3 door ford thing ,Fraud fester i think

 

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 July 2020, 20:56:56
Removed the grill off the project car and repainted it... It's an FK Automotive fake Irmscher one but it's faded in the sun!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 July 2020, 21:07:37
(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/107871072_1573627499514439_7576848074604947452_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=DxwDLXo9hRQAX_V1Bvs&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=34b1e532dec6254ca4068d4bc9a632e3&oe=5F2CE852)
 looks like i will need a little high build primer or fine surface putty too on closer inspection , most will mop away but i'll paint and lacquer the whole bumper , it had dull paint above the number plate anyway , glad I didn't sort that yet , just hope that this is the last time someone hits my bumper , they say it comes in threes , this is the 4th  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 July 2020, 21:44:11
Found out the V70 is covered by the MoT lockdown exemption so has leapt forward to being "tested" until next January.However I'm going to book it in next week for an actual test.I realise that should it fail it would then be untested,but I'd sooner know one way or the other for peace of mind.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2020, 18:01:53
Went on a 35 mile round trip to refuel TBE  >:(, and gained a big red battery light to keep the EML company.

Need to decide whether to repair it or not  :'(.  Shame I've just filled it with gas ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2020, 19:19:11
Probably just a regulator. £20 and 10 minutes.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2020, 20:16:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2020, 19:19:11
Probably just a regulator. £20 and 10 minutes.  :y
I assume the alternator has to come off to get to reg/diode pack?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2020, 20:20:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 July 2020, 20:16:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2020, 19:19:11
Probably just a regulator. £20 and 10 minutes.  :y
I assume the alternator has to come off to get to reg/diode pack?
Two bolts ;)

Air filter and intake duct removal help access significantly :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 13 July 2020, 21:23:08
Filled the MV6 up with fuel, ready for my work colleague to go on a parts collection run to Sheffield tomorrow. It needs a long run.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2020, 21:32:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 July 2020, 20:16:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2020, 19:19:11
Probably just a regulator. £20 and 10 minutes.  :y
I assume the alternator has to come off to get to reg/diode pack?

Its been a while, but Im pretty sure I replaced it with the alternator still on the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 08:44:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2020, 20:20:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 July 2020, 20:16:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2020, 19:19:11
Probably just a regulator. £20 and 10 minutes.  :y
I assume the alternator has to come off to get to reg/diode pack?
Two bolts ;)

Air filter and intake duct removal help access significantly :y
Is that duct just the elbow from airfilter to the MAF, or do the bagpipes need to come out?  I'm going to struggle to get car lifted much if I need to get underneath due to space constraints during the sniffle thing, as my neighbour and I have 6 vehicles on the driveway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 14 July 2020, 09:02:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 08:44:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2020, 20:20:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 July 2020, 20:16:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 July 2020, 19:19:11
Probably just a regulator. £20 and 10 minutes.  :y
I assume the alternator has to come off to get to reg/diode pack?
Two bolts ;)

Air filter and intake duct removal help access significantly :y
Is that duct just the elbow from airfilter to the MAF, or do the bagpipes need to come out?  I'm going to struggle to get car lifted much if I need to get underneath due to space constraints during the sniffle thing, as my neighbour and I have 6 vehicles on the driveway.

I just removed the pipe to the air box so that I could see what I was doing a bit better (not the bagpipes). It would be very very tight changing the regulator in situ, if it's even possible at all.  You only need to be underneath to disconnect the multi plug and a nut. The rest is done from the top by feel. It's still a tight fit coming upwards through the engine bay but definitely won't come out the bottom as there's not enough space. The irony being it's a two minute job once out.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2020, 10:04:00
I think I started doing mine from underneath, but ended up doing the whole job from above on the other car...


Swapped from plod one when the black one failed on way home from the MoT ::) New one dropped straight in from above.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 14 July 2020, 10:20:15
I have needed to replace several alternators over various Omegas and all due to failure of the regulator pack.

Agree with above that replacing it in situ isnt really an option unless you have hours of time/patience of a saint and the ability to get the car fully into the air so you are looking directly at the back of the alternator ,and even then unsure if its a job worth tackling from there.

Alternator really needs to be removed which isnt such a bad job and 90% done from above just the main wire retaining nut and smaller connection which are quite reachable with the 2 main locating bolts removed to allow for some wiggle room
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 14 July 2020, 11:39:11
Started stripping the parts car.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk5RNTQB/20200713-180306-resized.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 July 2020, 13:04:26
You don't need to do anything from below, just pop the fixing bolts off and rotate the alternator forward so you can get to the wire fixings  :y

Forty minutes, job jobbed  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 13:16:48
Not looked overly hard at it, but I need to look harder for the 2nd bolt.  Presumably like the lower torx bolt?

I can see now, once unbolted, it can rotate upwards and come out in front of the engine.  Presumably there is sufficient slack on cables (2? Main batt and a field wire?) to lay alternator on undertray to detach? And is it a connector or the more common nut on a stud?

Cheers all :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 13:17:43
Also, both bolts at the front of the alternator, nothing at the back (aside from wiring)?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 13:26:47
I'll start a separate thread :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 14 July 2020, 14:54:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 13:17:43
Also, both bolts at the front of the alternator, nothing at the back (aside from wiring)?

Wiring = A plug and a nut on a stud.  :y  Both bolts done from the front. As Mark said, can all be done from the top. Undo and remove bolts, tilt alternator, unplug plug, remove nut and move alternator forwards and out of the gap.
I got my regulator from Mid Ulster Rotating Electrics Ltd. Very quick delivery and a very helpful guy.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 14 July 2020, 18:05:12
Quote from: LC0112G on 22 July 2019, 14:22:18
Woooohoo - another 12 month ticket. 282K miles and no advisories. Might have to give it a wash now - well soon - well eventually.

And again - another 12 month ticket. 290K miles, with 3 advisories - need to paint some tread on both rear tyres in the near future and light misting on OSR shocker. Still could do with a wash though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 July 2020, 18:07:37
Quote from: LC0112G on 14 July 2020, 18:05:12
Quote from: LC0112G on 22 July 2019, 14:22:18
Woooohoo - another 12 month ticket. 282K miles and no advisories. Might have to give it a wash now - well soon - well eventually.

And again - another 12 month ticket. 290K miles, with 3 advisories - need to paint some tread on both rear tyres in the near future and light misting on OSR shocker. Still could do with a wash though.

Good result! Mileage is good to see, my highest mileage one is on 238K
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 July 2020, 18:10:09
Quote from: LC0112G on 14 July 2020, 18:05:12
Quote from: LC0112G on 22 July 2019, 14:22:18
Woooohoo - another 12 month ticket. 282K miles and no advisories. Might have to give it a wash now - well soon - well eventually.

And again - another 12 month ticket. 290K miles, with 3 advisories - need to paint some tread on both rear tyres in the near future and light misting on OSR shocker. Still could do with a wash though.
Congratulations on the pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 July 2020, 18:13:13
Gave the Range Rover a wash & vacuumed it out, then as I've got plenty of time on my hands put all the service records & receipts into a ring binder in chronological order , it had really sturdy LR rubber over mats in it when I purchased it last year amongst the receipts was the one for them £236.00 Inc VAT , I'm glad it's got them but what a price !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 18:19:24
Quote from: LC0112G on 14 July 2020, 18:05:12
Quote from: LC0112G on 22 July 2019, 14:22:18
Woooohoo - another 12 month ticket. 282K miles and no advisories. Might have to give it a wash now - well soon - well eventually.

And again - another 12 month ticket. 290K miles, with 3 advisories - need to paint some tread on both rear tyres in the near future and light misting on OSR shocker. Still could do with a wash though.
Excellent news :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 18:19:44
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 July 2020, 14:54:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 13:17:43
Also, both bolts at the front of the alternator, nothing at the back (aside from wiring)?

Wiring = A plug and a nut on a stud.  :y  Both bolts done from the front. As Mark said, can all be done from the top. Undo and remove bolts, tilt alternator, unplug plug, remove nut and move alternator forwards and out of the gap.
I got my regulator from Mid Ulster Rotating Electrics Ltd. Very quick delivery and a very helpful guy.  :y
Thanks YZ :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 18:28:16
Ordered regulator for TBE, thanks to DTM for checking some photos to ensure right one :y


Sadly, about an hour ago, she received official notification that Countrywide's Banbury site is closing (though they had already told her that privately, when the pump failed a couple of years back).  About 20mins later, Shell informed her they were withdrawing LPG from Bicester next month (and many, many other sites it would appear).


That, ladies and gentlemen, forces our hand, and TBE will not be presented for its next MOT  :'(, and will bring with it the end of my 18yr Omega ownership  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 July 2020, 18:39:00
Just run it on petrol and tell her to wear lighter footwear.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 18:47:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 July 2020, 18:39:00
Just run it on petrol and tell her to wear lighter footwear.  ::)
Sadly, I fully understand her concerns that well over £500 a month in fuel alone is not really viable.

She does get better economy than me, but only by around 10% as a guess.  Her levels of patience with other road users, esp VW owners (the new BMW) who aren't allowed to be anywhere other than the outside lane, needs a lot of work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 14 July 2020, 18:51:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 18:28:16
.................................
Sadly, about an hour ago, she received official notification that Countrywide's Banbury site is closing (though they had already told her that privately, when the pump failed a couple of years back).  About 20mins later, Shell informed her they were withdrawing LPG from Bicester next month (and many, many other sites it would appear).


That, ladies and gentlemen, forces our hand, and TBE will not be presented for its next MOT  :'(, and will bring with it the end of my 18yr Omega ownership  :'(

Shame you're not nearer to Oxford AutoGas, as if you popped in there to fill up you would see ......................... a Black XJ like yours, but all chavved up, parked next door in The Fox and Goat pub (or whatever it's called now). It's a pimp my ride-mobile, all blacked out like a Mafia car.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 19:18:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 July 2020, 18:51:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 18:28:16
.................................
Sadly, about an hour ago, she received official notification that Countrywide's Banbury site is closing (though they had already told her that privately, when the pump failed a couple of years back).  About 20mins later, Shell informed her they were withdrawing LPG from Bicester next month (and many, many other sites it would appear).


That, ladies and gentlemen, forces our hand, and TBE will not be presented for its next MOT  :'(, and will bring with it the end of my 18yr Omega ownership  :'(

Shame you're not nearer to Oxford AutoGas, as if you popped in there to fill up you would see ......................... a Black XJ like yours, but all chavved up, parked next door in The Fox and Goat pub (or whatever it's called now). It's a pimp my ride-mobile, all blacked out like a Mafia car.  :y
That Tiddington?  She does use that one if passing, and if its open :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 14 July 2020, 19:23:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 19:18:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 14 July 2020, 18:51:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 18:28:16
.................................
Sadly, about an hour ago, she received official notification that Countrywide's Banbury site is closing (though they had already told her that privately, when the pump failed a couple of years back).  About 20mins later, Shell informed her they were withdrawing LPG from Bicester next month (and many, many other sites it would appear).


That, ladies and gentlemen, forces our hand, and TBE will not be presented for its next MOT  :'(, and will bring with it the end of my 18yr Omega ownership  :'(

Shame you're not nearer to Oxford AutoGas, as if you popped in there to fill up you would see ......................... a Black XJ like yours, but all chavved up, parked next door in The Fox and Goat pub (or whatever it's called now). It's a pimp my ride-mobile, all blacked out like a Mafia car.  :y
That Tiddington?  She does use that one if passing, and if its open :y


That's the one.  :y   The pub/restuarant next door has been refurbished over the past couple of years and the people that I assume to be the new owners have a blinged up XJ and a blinged up Bentley Coupe thing.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2020, 19:36:06
Not been that way myself since I moved from Aylesbury.  The pub used to be a right rum old place, proper inbred place.  How times change ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2020, 19:09:54
Cooked it :(


This morning it also went awfully sideways.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 July 2020, 20:09:13
Back to the luxury of the Zafira A  :)
careful with all the power of those 99 horses  :o though some may be glue by now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2020, 20:29:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 July 2020, 20:09:13
Back to the luxury of the Zafira A  :)
careful with all the power of those 99 horses  :o though some may be glue by now  ;D
It was the Battlebus....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 July 2020, 20:34:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2020, 20:29:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 July 2020, 20:09:13
Back to the luxury of the Zafira A  :)
careful with all the power of those 99 horses  :o though some may be glue by now  ;D
It was the Battlebus....
  :o
there unbreakable  ;D
is it toast ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 July 2020, 20:40:10
DTi's are far from unbreakable due to that stunning VP44  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 July 2020, 20:51:11
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 July 2020, 20:40:10
DTi's are far from unbreakable due to that stunning VP44  :'(
the pump is a "service item" on such a luxury vehicle  :)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2020, 21:20:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 July 2020, 20:34:22
there unbreakable  ;D
Its yet to leave me stranded

Quote from: dave the builder on 15 July 2020, 20:34:22
it toast ?
Will check tomorrow when its fully cooled.  Not sure if the HG or head are prone to issues following an overheat
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 July 2020, 18:57:46
Well, it starts and runs, and has a full compliment of coolant, so aside from the issue in the other thread, it seems no harm has come of its little piece of drama :)



I would like to meet that GM idiot who decided to put the coolant bottle where it is.  His face would get rearranged. self-abuser.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2020, 10:14:06
In other news, Royal Mail, as of 7:36am this morning, now have the alternator regulator I ordered last Tuesday lunchtime, so will be here early next week, probably Tuesday, as its been posted with 48hr tracked (not the 24hr tracked as per the description on Ebay). Did I mention I think the majority of Ebay sellers are lazy, incompetent, lying bastards?

So I will see if I can rearrange the cars and dump the Jag somewhere localish (its the only car that works, so can't be too far away ;D), and pull the bumper off the Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 July 2020, 11:08:14
It doesn't have to be eBay to be ficking annoying. Blinds2go sent me a tracking number this morning for the new kid on the block courier, DX. DX site doesn't recognise the number, 0844 to ring them. Checked back with the Blinds2go site, 0870 to ring them. No joke at about a 20 minute wait. T wats.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 July 2020, 11:40:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 July 2020, 10:14:06
In other news, Royal Mail, as of 7:36am this morning, now have the alternator regulator I ordered last Tuesday lunchtime, so will be here early next week, probably Tuesday, as its been posted with 48hr tracked (not the 24hr tracked as per the description on Ebay). Did I mention I think the majority of Ebay sellers are lazy, incompetent, lying bastards?

So I will see if I can rearrange the cars and dump the Jag somewhere localish (its the only car that works, so can't be too far away ;D), and pull the bumper off the Battlebus.

Is that from Mid Ulster rotating electrics ? If so it surprises me. They sent mine almost before I had ordred it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2020, 12:26:27
Must have been your accent  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2020, 13:49:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 July 2020, 11:40:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 July 2020, 10:14:06
In other news, Royal Mail, as of 7:36am this morning, now have the alternator regulator I ordered last Tuesday lunchtime, so will be here early next week, probably Tuesday, as its been posted with 48hr tracked (not the 24hr tracked as per the description on Ebay). Did I mention I think the majority of Ebay sellers are lazy, incompetent, lying bastards?

So I will see if I can rearrange the cars and dump the Jag somewhere localish (its the only car that works, so can't be too far away ;D), and pull the bumper off the Battlebus.

Is that from Mid Ulster rotating electrics ? If so it surprises me. They sent mine almost before I had ordred it.
Nah. A UK based item that I suspect is actually coming from Poland.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2020, 19:12:42
Shell Leandenhall (in Milton Keynes, about 23 miles away), which is our nearest LPG once Shell Bicester stops doing LPG in 2 weeks, has announced they are stopping LPG late August.

So, seems Shell are following what BP did about 4 years ago, and are stopping LPG in all their owned stations :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 July 2020, 21:03:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 July 2020, 13:49:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 July 2020, 11:40:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 July 2020, 10:14:06
In other news, Royal Mail, as of 7:36am this morning, now have the alternator regulator I ordered last Tuesday lunchtime, so will be here early next week, probably Tuesday, as its been posted with 48hr tracked (not the 24hr tracked as per the description on Ebay). Did I mention I think the majority of Ebay sellers are lazy, incompetent, lying bastards?

So I will see if I can rearrange the cars and dump the Jag somewhere localish (its the only car that works, so can't be too far away ;D), and pull the bumper off the Battlebus.

Is that from Mid Ulster rotating electrics ? If so it surprises me. They sent mine almost before I had ordred it.
Nah. A GB  based item that I suspect is actually coming from Poland.

Ftfy as mid Ulster is in the UK. Pedant mode off.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2020, 18:38:34
Today, I ventured to Dave the Builder territory in the big black Pussy. He kindly gave me some parts for the Battlebus, many, many thanks DtB :y

Drove back via Auto Addict country, and thought about dropping in, before remembering that I don't like him anyway :P.

Being in the Jaaaggg, the Sat Nag sent me past the factory where it was made.


Got home and spent the afternoon fitting bits to the battlebus.

Now laying in a hot bath, I suspect my back will make me pay for the abuse its had in the last week :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 July 2020, 20:01:07
Hope the skin grows back on your knuckles soon Jamie ,did you wash all your blood off the rad fins  ;D
I think you end up with a bad back doing that job even if you had a 2 post lift  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 07:17:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2020, 18:38:34
Today, I ventured to Dave the Builder territory in the big black Pussy. He kindly gave me some parts for the Battlebus, many, many thanks DtB :y

Drove back via Auto Addict country, and thought about dropping in, before remembering that I don't like him anyway :P.

Being in the Jaaaggg, the Sat Nag sent me past the factory where it was made.


Got home and spent the afternoon fitting bits to the battlebus.

Now laying in a hot bath, I suspect my back will make me pay for the abuse its had in the last week :(

I would have pretended to be out :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 20 July 2020, 10:15:13
Picked this up.  (https://i.postimg.cc/vm70gyQX/20200719-124145-resized.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:21:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 07:17:43
I would have pretended to be out :P
I have just sprayed tea through my nose ;D :y


Obviously I would have phoned from the end of your road, just to see you scramble into the car to ensure you was out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:22:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 July 2020, 20:01:07
Hope the skin grows back on your knuckles soon Jamie ,did you wash all your blood off the rad fins  ;D
I think you end up with a bad back doing that job even if you had a 2 post lift  :P
Yeah, I was right, I am suffering today :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:25:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:21:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 07:17:43
I would have pretended to be out :P
I have just sprayed tea through my nose ;D :y


Obviously I would have phoned from the end of your road, just to see you scramble into the car to ensure you was out.

I've got caller display, wouldn't have answered the phone :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:28:50
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:25:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:21:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 07:17:43
I would have pretended to be out :P
I have just sprayed tea through my nose ;D :y


Obviously I would have phoned from the end of your road, just to see you scramble into the car to ensure you was out.

I've got caller display, wouldn't have answered the phone :D
I'll buy a new phone.  Worth it just for that :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:36:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:28:50
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:25:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:21:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 07:17:43
I would have pretended to be out :P
I have just sprayed tea through my nose ;D :y


Obviously I would have phoned from the end of your road, just to see you scramble into the car to ensure you was out.

I've got caller display, wouldn't have answered the phone :D
I'll buy a new phone.  Worth it just for that :P

Don't answer 'Unknown Numbers', so that won't work :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:42:06
I'll smash the Merc's window, that'll get you running out...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:44:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:42:06
I'll smash the Merc's window, that'll get you running out...

Wouldn't need to, you'd be on video :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:45:35
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:44:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:42:06
I'll smash the Merc's window, that'll get you running out...

Wouldn't need to, you'd be on video :y
I'd be the one in the striped pyjamas, and a bag with SWAG on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:49:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:45:35
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:44:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:42:06
I'll smash the Merc's window, that'll get you running out...

Wouldn't need to, you'd be on video :y
I'd be the one in the striped pyjamas, and a bag with SWAG on it.

Not a pretty sight :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 July 2020, 18:02:30
Quote from: 456lbft on 20 July 2020, 10:15:13
Picked this up.  (https://i.postimg.cc/vm70gyQX/20200719-124145-resized.jpg)
Building a collection  of Omegas  :-\
that one should be pretty rust free ,the MOT history suggests it's had an oil leak for 11 years +  ;D
what are your plans ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 July 2020, 19:19:59
Car park bashing ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 20 July 2020, 19:28:15
 Pumped tyres up on Zaf and the old Mundano. Got to get a test on that :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2020, 19:29:54
Ragged the nads off the Battlebus, once again, I was easily led.  Once again, I lost badly, but not due to overheating this time, I just need more power ;D


Once home from Guildford, did the alternator on TBE.  Discovered whilst reseting all the windows, the OSR window isn't working.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 July 2020, 19:41:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 July 2020, 19:29:54
Ragged the nads off the Battlebus, once again, I was easily led.  Once again, I lost badly, but not due to overheating this time, I just need more power ;D


Once home from Guildford, did the alternator on TBE.  Discovered whilst reseting all the windows, the OSR window isn't working.

V8 swap   8)
oh wait , there's barely enough room for the tractor engine in that bay as it is  :P

My N/S/R window stopped working , I never sit in the cheap seats ,so I'm in no rush to fix it ,though I should investigate if it's the motor or just a wiring loom fail in the door shut (neither switch does anything)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 July 2020, 19:49:00
Took the pro-drive bumper off my Omega and re-fitted the bashed original bumper .
started prepping the pro-drive one for paint ,in the kitchen ,the kitchen staff (Mrs Builder) complained  ::)
pot noodle it is then  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 July 2020, 20:31:50
No time for car work the last few days, despite the plastic Welsh hatchback giving trouble again.
I have been attempting bricklaying (well blocks actually) for the first time. Ive built an 8 foot by 3 foot house for swmbo,s 3 inch tortoise. ::)
Problem now is that we dont know if it will ever move in, as Ive poisoned the poor little thing. I gave it some fresh leaves for breakfast Sunday morning and swmbo spotted that one of them was deadly nightshade just as it started nibbling at it.
It has been quite poorly ever since.  :(
The fact that it has still been eating like a miniature horse and expelled quite a lot of it out its rear end today,gives me hope it will recover.  :-\
If it doesnt, Im completely in the doghouse (or recently built tortoise house) for the rest of my days.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lazydocker on 21 July 2020, 22:39:14
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:49:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:45:35
Quote from: Auto Addict on 20 July 2020, 17:44:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2020, 17:42:06
I'll smash the Merc's window, that'll get you running out...

Wouldn't need to, you'd be on video :y
I'd be the one in the striped pyjamas, and a bag with SWAG on it.

Not a pretty sight :o

But better than not in striped pyjamas  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 July 2020, 14:43:05
Just sorting a few bits out today for a visit from TBs favourite pensioner
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 22 July 2020, 15:53:39
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 July 2020, 14:43:05
Just sorting a few bits out today for a visit from TBs favourite pensioner

Tea and biscuits on a china plate ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2020, 17:35:48
Quote from: Auto Addict on 22 July 2020, 15:53:39
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 July 2020, 14:43:05
Just sorting a few bits out today for a visit from TBs favourite pensioner

Tea and biscuits on a china plate ::)
I'd class that favouritism, I just get the packet thrown at me ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 July 2020, 18:01:02
Swapped out the climate panel in anticipation of getting the aircon regassed tomorrow.

Technically the second regas as the compressor clutch wiring and failed duovalve (german for hbv, and not plastic :D) prevented it from working the first time ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2020, 19:48:40
Painted some rocking horse poo silver (MV6 pro-drive towing eye cover )  :P
then improvised a stand to paint the bumper
1 etch primer coat, 2 grey primer coats

there's quite a bit of real estate to the front bumper when your prepping and painting  :o

(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/116046028_1583325935211262_7140166796096898175_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=d-wg7C_zSbgAX8uBVu9&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=ac3b968c0030108db32848f38964e32d&oe=5F3F8B32)

(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/116156706_1583326428544546_470406065807576592_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=1480c5&_nc_ohc=pSNFk5pJqF8AX8O0N-g&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=ffa0ebcac471d80a787b1d7cfbc9281a&oe=5F3C42D4)

yes, I didn't paint it in the paint booth with extractor fan kitchen  :-X

think it will need 2 base coats and 2 or 3 clear coats
the woman who side swiped me is paying for the paint ,which I think is very fair ,
because people need financial penalty to learn NOT to do it again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 July 2020, 19:55:36
Why etch primer, it only does anything on Galv and aluminium, surely the semiflexible plastic primers are better?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 July 2020, 20:32:24
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 July 2020, 19:55:36
Why etch primer, it only does anything on Galv and aluminium, surely the semiflexible plastic primers are better?

yes plastic primer would have been best ,but I didn't have any ,or it's hiding somewhere  :-[

I'd sanded down to the the plastic in places rather than fine surface putty type filler, I built up with primer  ,

but i have used etch before  on bumpers ,only comes off when someone crashes into you  ;D

chances are that someone will damage it again within a week or so anyway knowing my luck  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 July 2020, 22:22:37
Your right, so what you should is paint it Rubens red and then send it down to me. I promise I will take very good care of it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 July 2020, 09:11:58
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 July 2020, 22:22:37
Your right, so what you should is paint it Rubens red and then send it down to me. I promise I will take very good care of it.  :y
Thanks for the kind offer  :)  But i'm not painting it a common colour like red ,this will be painted ultra rare Z157 star silver 3  8)

or maybe I should do the whole car in Police livery ,maybe the idiots would stop crashing into it then  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2020, 09:26:52
That didn't work for three of the four prangs my ex Plod had... White Omegas are apparently invisible  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 July 2020, 09:52:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2020, 09:26:52
That didn't work for three of the four prangs my ex Plod had... White Omegas are apparently invisible  :-\
Silver ones are invisible too  ::)   clicky   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs_s9CYs_zE)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2020, 10:24:22
<Yesterday, actually.>

Tried to start the kit car to drive home form work and it started to turn over then there was a fizzing noise and a smell of sulphur and all the leccy disappeared.  :'( Took a bulb out of the fog light and used it and a random bit of wire to diagnose the issue. Quickly realised that the battery had suffered a sudden and terminal failure.

Phoned Mrs. KW, who said she'd pop over in the Jag with some jump leads rather than wait for Green Flag.

Mrs. KW gets forced off the road by a disciple of Onan in a French shitbox, bursting a tyre. XE doesn't have a spare tyre.* >:(

So, double "wait for recovery truck" comedy ensues. Guy turns up to me in a van only, jump starts it (took 2 packs in parallel), pronounces battery dead so drive home without stalling it is.

Road closed, so end up taking the XC route and getting lost. Green flag app which I'd unsuccessfully tried to install to summon recovery appears to have borked my phone so no sat nav. So, multiple turns down multiple blind alleys and farm tracks all negotiated without stalling. >:(

Meanwhile, AA turn up to assist Emma only to find they don't have a temporary wheel to fit the XE, so now awaiting mobile tyre fitting guy.

Finally both got home at 9 PM. :D

Out of hours tyre fitting charge is approximately the same as the cost of a spare wheel**. False economy, Tata. :y

*- technically, it has a spare alloy in the garage which I've not yet got round to fitting a tyre and pressure monitor to. :-[
** - Bot not from a Jag dealer, naturally.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2020, 11:29:18
I'll wager that the wheel is now in the boot... ::)

It will raise a chuckle in a couple of months, but that definitely sounds like one of those days. At least it wasn't raining ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 July 2020, 12:59:44
New front pads and a DRL changed (I haven't got the gadget hands or the patience to do it myself). £87, back in two hours.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 July 2020, 20:00:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 July 2020, 09:52:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2020, 09:26:52
That didn't work for three of the four prangs my ex Plod had... White Omegas are apparently invisible  :-\
Silver ones are invisible too  ::)   clicky   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs_s9CYs_zE)
Seeing that God awful bit of driving, i'm glad i have a driveway. Though the tin tent was on it when the moron up the road left his handbrake off and my Desmond was the first thing, (parked in the road) that his driverless Astra encountered.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 July 2020, 20:36:30
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 July 2020, 20:00:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 July 2020, 09:52:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2020, 09:26:52
That didn't work for three of the four prangs my ex Plod had... White Omegas are apparently invisible  :-\
Silver ones are invisible too  ::)   clicky   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs_s9CYs_zE)
Seeing that God awful bit of driving, i'm glad i have a driveway. Though the tin tent was on it when the moron up the road left his handbrake off and my Desmond was the first thing, (parked in the road) that his driverless Astra encountered.  >:(
I could move to a house with a drive ,but Mrs builder is one of those reckless astra  drivers  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 24 July 2020, 00:58:36
After 28 years of use, the speedometer's speed sensor began to leak oil from the GETRAG R-25.

(https://www.imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/07/18/Vazamento-sensor-velocidade-17-07-20_optimized.md.jpg)

(https://www.imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/07/18/Sensor-velocidade-17-07-20_optimized.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2020, 16:24:18
Failed to get the aircon regassed. Needs both fill valves replacing.

Successfully got the ESP/ABS issue resolved, for significantly less than anticipated.

Ten minutes at a knowledgeable and suitably equipped independent was all it needed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 July 2020, 20:43:48
May well be what it needed, but not easy to find :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 14:50:32
Replacement powersounder acquired and fitted.

A nice 15 minute job between showers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 July 2020, 15:32:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2020, 10:24:22
<Yesterday, actually.>

Tried to start the kit car to drive home form work and it started to turn over then there was a fizzing noise and a smell of sulphur and all the leccy disappeared.  :'( Took a bulb out of the fog light and used it and a random bit of wire to diagnose the issue. Quickly realised that the battery had suffered a sudden and terminal failure.

Phoned Mrs. KW, who said she'd pop over in the Jag with some jump leads rather than wait for Green Flag.

Mrs. KW gets forced off the road by a disciple of Onan in a French shitbox, bursting a tyre. XE doesn't have a spare tyre.* >:(

So, double "wait for recovery truck" comedy ensues. Guy turns up to me in a van only, jump starts it (took 2 packs in parallel), pronounces battery dead so drive home without stalling it is.

Road closed, so end up taking the XC route and getting lost. Green flag app which I'd unsuccessfully tried to install to summon recovery appears to have borked my phone so no sat nav. So, multiple turns down multiple blind alleys and farm tracks all negotiated without stalling. >:(

Meanwhile, AA turn up to assist Emma only to find they don't have a temporary wheel to fit the XE, so now awaiting mobile tyre fitting guy.

Finally both got home at 9 PM. :D

Out of hours tyre fitting charge is approximately the same as the cost of a spare wheel**. False economy, Tata. :y

*- technically, it has a spare alloy in the garage which I've not yet got round to fitting a tyre and pressure monitor to. :-[
** - Bot not from a Jag dealer, naturally.


My XFR does, but I note from the original sale invoice it was a £165 option.

F*uckers. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 July 2020, 15:33:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 14:50:32
Replacement powersounder acquired and fitted.

A nice 15 minute job between showers.

For the Omega?

That should produce a nice warming blaze. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 16:36:07
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 July 2020, 15:33:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 14:50:32
Replacement powersounder acquired and fitted.

A nice 15 minute job between showers.

For the Omega?

That should produce a nice warming blaze. ;)
I hope not, I've put it in the wheel arch :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 July 2020, 17:07:57
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 July 2020, 15:32:11

My XFR does, but I note from the original sale invoice it was a £165 option.

F*uckers. :-\

Yep, and you have to have a raised boot floor to have one on the XE which cuts the luggage space down.

On a car with pretty much the same footprint as an Omega, it's amazing how much less usable space it has. Good job it's so grin-inducing to drive. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2020, 17:38:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 16:36:07
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 July 2020, 15:33:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 14:50:32
Replacement powersounder acquired and fitted.

A nice 15 minute job between showers.

For the Omega?

That should produce a nice warming blaze. ;)
I hope not, I've put it in the wheel arch :D
Ah, a Zafira then. A far better choice than any Stuttgart Taxi built in the last 30 years :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2020, 17:40:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2020, 10:24:22
<Yesterday, actually.>

…..

I am clearly a wicked person, as I found that story most entertaining and amusing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 July 2020, 18:19:08
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2020, 10:24:22
<Yesterday, actually.>

Tried to start the kit car to drive home form work and it started to turn over then there was a fizzing noise and a smell of sulphur and all the leccy disappeared.  :'( Took a bulb out of the fog light and used it and a random bit of wire to diagnose the issue. Quickly realised that the battery had suffered a sudden and terminal failure.

Phoned Mrs. KW, who said she'd pop over in the Jag with some jump leads rather than wait for Green Flag.

Mrs. KW gets forced off the road by a disciple of Onan in a French shitbox, bursting a tyre. XE doesn't have a spare tyre.* >:(

So, double "wait for recovery truck" comedy ensues. Guy turns up to me in a van only, jump starts it (took 2 packs in parallel), pronounces battery dead so drive home without stalling it is.

Road closed, so end up taking the XC route and getting lost. Green flag app which I'd unsuccessfully tried to install to summon recovery appears to have borked my phone so no sat nav. So, multiple turns down multiple blind alleys and farm tracks all negotiated without stalling. >:(

Meanwhile, AA turn up to assist Emma only to find they don't have a temporary wheel to fit the XE, so now awaiting mobile tyre fitting guy.

Finally both got home at 9 PM. :D

Out of hours tyre fitting charge is approximately the same as the cost of a spare wheel**. False economy, Tata. :y

*- technically, it has a spare alloy in the garage which I've not yet got round to fitting a tyre and pressure monitor to. :-[
** - Bot not from a Jag dealer, naturally.
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 On the way home from work,,, 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 19:07:28
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Replacement powersounder acquired and fitted.

A nice 15 minute job between showers.

For the Omega?

That should produce a nice warming blaze. ;)
I hope not, I've put it in the wheel arch :D
Ah, a Zafira then. A far better choice than any Stuttgart Taxi built in the last 30 years :)
:P

It might not be able to seat seven dwarves, but at least it can top a ton/corner/hit 60 in less than a bank holiday weekend/seat five full sized adults/rwd.

I'll wager that it was cheaper to buy too :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2020, 09:44:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2020, 17:40:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2020, 10:24:22
<Yesterday, actually.>

…..

I am clearly a wicked person, as I found that story most entertaining and amusing ;D
Deriving amusement from then misfortune of others?.. We don't do that sort of thing here. :o Oh, wait! :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 10:06:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 19:07:28
It might not be able to seat seven dwarves, but at least it can top a ton/corner/hit 60 in less than a bank holiday weekend/seat five full sized adults/rwd.

I'll wager that it was cheaper to buy too :D
I've actually sat in the back of the Zafira, and its roomy enough and comfortable enough. And my 84yr old mum can get in and out with ease.

Not that I am in any way defending Zafiras. No chance of that ever happening.  But for all its failings, and it has many, its 2 back dinky seats are not one of them :)


To buy and fix (though not convinced it is fixed, but it can almost hold its own with a 1.7CDTi Astravan to about 75mph) I reckon cost me about £1150 buy the time I bought new turbos, MAFs and inlet gaskets :).  Though it was bought predominantly as a storage facility ;D.  For all its hateful characteristics, its been money well spent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 10:10:12
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2020, 09:44:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2020, 17:40:20
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 23 July 2020, 10:24:22
<Yesterday, actually.>

…..

I am clearly a wicked person, as I found that story most entertaining and amusing ;D
Deriving amusement from then misfortune of others?.. We don't do that sort of thing here. :o Oh, wait! :-X
Trouble is, being over 50 now, should I wear those lady pants advertised on the telly, just in case I laugh too much and genuinely piss myself ;D

Lets face it, between us, we've had our fair share of car relate misfortunes ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 10:22:36
Noticed that it thinks it wants a service.  Also noticed, if I start the car without the seatbelt on, it doesn't shown the service warning...   ...problem solved ;D

That got me looking when I last changed the oil, which is when I tend to reset service interval.  Seems it was 3rd August, so it is coming up to a year, although its only done about 5k in that time :o. Still, 5k is an ideal time to change the oil on a tractor :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 July 2020, 10:49:27
Jinxed myself by telling Jamie that Zadira A's  never need fixing ,"Brake pads" showing on the MFD  ;D
should still be plenty of meat on the pads ,but i will check ,maybe just pad wear wires,i say wires because that's all they are ,NOT sensors.
I'll do an oil change while it's up on axle stands ,change the air filter etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 11:00:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 July 2020, 10:49:27
Jinxed myself by telling Jamie that Zadira A's  never need fixing ,"Brake pads" showing on the MFD  ;D
should still be plenty of meat on the pads ,but i will check ,maybe just pad wear wires,i say wires because that's all they are ,NOT sensors.
I'll do an oil change while it's up on axle stands ,change the air filter etc
Battlebus's never need work. Unless you overheat them racing colleagues.

I think mine must be due an oil change.  I did think about doing it when it was jacked up last weekend, but the rear fan resistor took longer than expected.  I'm sure it will survive another thrashing to Surrey and back this week on the old oil.  Then it won't be needed again for the foreseeable future :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 July 2020, 11:22:58
I do a couple of oil changes a year ,about 4 or 5 K per change on the Zafira A ,being a timing chain rather than a belt (and I really don't fancy changing the chain  ;D) and being a Tractor the oil does get very dirty .

the only time I drive fast in it is back from the MOT, so I can dump it at Mum's ASAP and get back to driving in comfort  :P
I really hate the sit up driving position of vans,people carriers etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2020, 11:41:06
Some new leccy for the Westfield arrived in a box from Tayna yesterday. Somehow Yodel didn't manage to spill acid everywhere unlike last time, so got that installed.
Not sure if the weather is reliable enough for a test drive. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 July 2020, 12:24:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2020, 11:41:06
Some new leccy for the Westfield arrived in a box from Tayna yesterday. Somehow Yodel didn't manage to spill acid everywhere unlike last time, so got that installed.
Not sure if the weather is reliable enough for a test drive. :-\
Leave the house towards Winchester (and the weather) that way when it starts spitting, you can spin round and keep ahead of it all the way home  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 12:34:00
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2020, 11:41:06
Some new leccy for the Westfield arrived in a box from Tayna yesterday. Somehow Yodel didn't manage to spill acid everywhere unlike last time, so got that installed.
Not sure if the weather is reliable enough for a test drive. :-\
What could possibly go wrong?

Oh, yeah, you have history of U-turns in the kit car in bad weather ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 July 2020, 12:41:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 10:06:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2020, 19:07:28
It might not be able to seat seven dwarves, but at least it can top a ton/corner/hit 60 in less than a bank holiday weekend/seat five full sized adults/rwd.

I'll wager that it was cheaper to buy too :D
To buy and fix (though not convinced it is fixed, but it can almost hold its own with a 1.7CDTi Astravan to about 75mph) I reckon cost me about £1150 buy the time I bought new turbos, MAFs and inlet gaskets :).  Though it was bought predominantly as a storage facility ;D.  For all its hateful characteristics, its been money well spent.
Probably twice that into The Barge :-\, although that includes £900 in wheels/tyres and another £300 in cosmetics.

I get the storage point though, having access to some sort of estate car is invaluable.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 12:47:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 July 2020, 12:41:22
I get the storage point though, having access to some sort of estate car is invaluable.  :y
We keep toying of getting shot of it, as we don't need 3 cars, and I have a garage again.  But its is useful to carting stuff (as neither the XJ or the Omega has seats that fold down). And it is ridiculously reliable, given how its abused.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2020, 12:50:16
Bloke opposite has a mate with a clapped out ex Royal Mail van, and turns up most days (Lockdown? What lockdown?) for the passed few months.  Every  he leaves, the bloke opposite has to push start him.

Christ, surely he could have got a new starter motor fitted in that time ;D


Just watched him again pushing it down the road ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 July 2020, 18:10:08
Failed to put diesel in it  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 July 2020, 18:33:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 July 2020, 18:10:08
Failed to put diesel in it  >:(
alzheimer's  ;)
welcome to the over 50 club  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 July 2020, 18:39:44
took Mum's 2002 astra G for an MOT
 it was extended till December 12th but i decided as i'd checked it all over  post lockdown that i may as well  take it in
it passed with no advisories and zero CO emissions  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2020, 19:13:30
Did they forget to test it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 July 2020, 21:57:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2020, 19:13:30
Did they forget to test it?


it's not one of Terry's cars.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 July 2020, 00:01:54
Astra G's are well bolted together  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 July 2020, 11:02:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2020, 19:13:30
Did they forget to test it?
The MOT tester left the wifi/bluetooth thingy that links car to computer emission analyzer  plugged into the OBD2 port of the car so yes it got tested  ;D

back story of the car..... it's not an ebay banger, my mum has had it since nearly new (about 2000 miles on the clock)  purchased from a Vauxhall main stealer, I've checked it over and serviced it etc every year including rust proofing etc ,it's now on 60,000 miles, never failed an MOT  :)

Bangernomics wise ,it's a real fail due to the initial purchase price  ;D
(18 years, £10,000 is £550 a year loss ,not including service items )


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2020, 11:14:06
There's not too much that you can grumble at for £65-70 a month :y

Might not be a car that you add value to by washing it, but hardly bank breaking 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 July 2020, 11:15:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 July 2020, 11:02:23
Bangernomics wise ,it's a real fail due to the initial purchase price  ;D
(18 years, £10,000 is £550 a year loss ,not including service items )


Bangernomics means not spending much to buy and keep the car. This means a £500 petrol Astra is a much better bet than a £500 V6 Omega. Unless you need some specific Omega characteristic like the size of the estate load area, or towing ability. That's need, not want, like RWD


The alternative is to buy a new car and keep it for a long time, as your mother has done. Spending £550 a year to own a car is hardly a bad deal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 July 2020, 11:24:49
17 pence a mile depreciation  :o
if she wasn't 77 years old i'd tell her to walk  ;D
oh wait.....
she's probably spent 10 grand on shoes she never wears over the 18 years too  ;D

I'm not knocking the astra range ,they are a great car , we have 5 in the family and a zafira A and B  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 July 2020, 12:14:59
I do like the Astra G, quite a tough, well sorted car for it's time which doesn't seem to suffer much rust years later, yes it's bland in the way only a Vauxhall can be but who cares? If you put every manufacturers SUV's in a line and looked at every one from a side perspective I wouldn't be able to tell you which manufacturer each one is!

Mrs VXL has an Astra H Ecoflex CDTi Design Estate which is quite a good progression, shame the seats and long distance comfort isn't to my liking but then I suppose the Omega Elite seat has far more adjustment.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 July 2020, 13:21:24
Yes I love my Astra G 16v 1.6 on lpg it’s saved me a fortune over the years
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2020, 18:11:29
Not being able to fill it in Brakkers yesterday (Tesco station shut for refurb, and that's caused BP to run out of fuel, oppswits), I thought I'd call into Bicester on the way to Surrey today. Only I did my usual thing, and completely forgot it needed fuel, until I'd past Bicester.  So, 70mph all the way to Oxford, where it was filled with Asda's finest ;D

As usual, gave it a proper spanking coming home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2020, 18:23:52
First job tomorrow will be filling it up again  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2020, 18:43:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2020, 18:23:52
First job tomorrow will be filling it up again  :D
Nah, was only Guildford and back, probably 170 miles?  That think, not matter how you drive it, always does around 35-42mpg...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2020, 18:45:21
And it probably wont get used again for months ;D.

Cant remember where I am Thursday - somewhere inside the M25. If its central, I'll use TBE as its ULEZ exempt. If its outside, it'll be the pussy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 31 July 2020, 23:44:04
As it was such a beautiful day I took the 960 for a couple of hours drive.Didn't go anywhere particular,just took turnings on a whim.Didn't stop anywhere and didn't get out of the car from start to finish.Just went for the joy of driving it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 August 2020, 09:56:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2020, 18:45:21
Cant remember where I am Thursday - somewhere inside the M25. If its central, I'll use TBE as its ULEZ exempt. If its outside, it'll be the pussy.
Near Brent Cross, so the Black Pussy had a gentle run out :).  As I had to fill it after the journey to get a fuel receipt (done so many trips lately, I'd run out of fuel receipts from my stash), it showed the journey was 38.1 mpg, with a mix of gentle* motorway, fast* motorway and Hangar Lane traffic jams.

My rolling average is 32mpg


* "might get away with a course"
** "might not get away with just points/fine"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 August 2020, 12:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 August 2020, 09:56:29
with a mix of gentle* motorway, fast* motorway and Hangar Lane traffic jams.
......
* "might get away with a course"
** "might not get away with just points/fine"

They were sat on the bridge on the A34 the other morning. Conveniently situated just after a long bend so that by the time you've seen them it's too late. I was on cruise so not a problem for me.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 01 August 2020, 12:59:55
Bangernomics , is an excellent way of motoring £500- £1000 a year to enjoy a vehicle makes extremely good sense.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 August 2020, 13:30:28
The FTO has departed. I've somehow ended up with the World's Scruffiest Mk2 Golf GTI instead. Cannot wait to clean the full thing, top to bottom, inside and out. Then make a BIG list of bits it needs.

Come to think of it, I've lost a car and MrsGK has gained one, as the resident VW hoarder...
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 August 2020, 13:37:58
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 August 2020, 12:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 August 2020, 09:56:29
with a mix of gentle* motorway, fast* motorway and Hangar Lane traffic jams.
......
* "might get away with a course"
** "might not get away with just points/fine"

They were sat on the bridge on the A34 the other morning. Conveniently situated just after a long bend so that by the time you've seen them it's too late. I was on cruise so not a problem for me.  :)
Depends what you set the cruise at... Mine works upto 130. Apparently  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 August 2020, 21:49:00
matt blacked the mesh,fitted the fogs then Re-fitted my Pro-drive bumper,
paint match looks good ,but then it is dark outside  ;D
i'll look again in daylight  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2020, 22:03:27
Quote from: dave the builder on 02 August 2020, 21:49:00
matt blacked the mesh,fitted the fogs then Re-fitted my Pro-drive bumper,
paint match looks good ,but then it is dark outside  ;D
i'll look again in daylight  :)
When it's raining...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 August 2020, 09:33:26
Saturday it went a for good trek around the Cotswolds (the XE) which was most enjoyable on the windy bits.

Also took it to work on Friday, driving like an old lady it showed 48mpg (it typically over reads by 1-2mpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 03 August 2020, 14:42:17
I tried to start my MV6. Battery flat as a pancake, so hooked it up to wife's Astra.
Still no start.
Replaced spark plugs
Still no start.
Gave up and had lunch.
Now having afternoon nap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 August 2020, 18:39:30
You can type while asleep ? Thats a neat trick.  :D
Did it spin over ok when hooked up to the Astra ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2020, 18:50:49
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 August 2020, 09:33:26
Saturday it went a for good trek around the Cotswolds (the XE) which was most enjoyable on the windy bits.

Also took it to work on Friday, driving like an old lady it showed 48mpg (it typically over reads by 1-2mpg)
And the MPG round my neck of the woods?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2020, 18:52:49
Changed the oil in the dirty Pussy, reset the service light, checked for fault codes for alarm going off, and there were none, so my Sunday morning alarm clock must have been someone elses car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 August 2020, 18:55:52
Quote from: New POD on 03 August 2020, 14:42:17
I tried to start my MV6. Battery flat as a pancake, so hooked it up to wife's Astra.
Still no start.
Replaced spark plugs
Still no start.
Gave up and had lunch.
Now having afternoon nap.
In my experience, you're better off removing the dead battery and putting a good, fully charged battery on the car if it's stood any length of time, even good quality jump leads don't give good contact .
if voltage drops bellow 12v when cranking the ECU shuts down IIRC
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2020, 19:07:25
*Good* jumpleads can help, but most people buy those god awful shite that couldn't start a 1l fiesta.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 August 2020, 20:56:34
Swapped out some grey plastic bits for some woodenish ones :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 04 August 2020, 09:25:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 August 2020, 18:39:30
You can type while asleep ? Thats a neat trick.  :D
Did it spin over ok when hooked up to the Astra ?
Yes and Yes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 August 2020, 11:29:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 August 2020, 18:50:49
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 August 2020, 09:33:26
Saturday it went a for good trek around the Cotswolds (the XE) which was most enjoyable on the windy bits.

Also took it to work on Friday, driving like an old lady it showed 48mpg (it typically over reads by 1-2mpg)
And the MPG round my neck of the woods?

mid 30s then 42 on the Gloucester to home leg
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 06 August 2020, 10:22:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 August 2020, 19:07:25
*Good* jumpleads can help, but most people buy those god awful shite that couldn't start a 1l fiesta.


My jump leads are pretty good, I've had them years (35) and cost me a days wages back then, and there was 14.5 V showing at the battery terminals when cranking off my wifes 1.6 astra (running)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 06 August 2020, 12:32:10
Took the VXR8 through our shitty one horse town and scattered the Batflu dodgers...amazing what 650 ponies will do in a confined space. Then back home to shift the fleet around to make space for tomorrow, as Autofarce are coming to fit a screen on the white Omega,and hopefully they won't nause it up.....hopefully! ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2020, 17:04:02
Quote from: New POD on 06 August 2020, 10:22:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 August 2020, 19:07:25
*Good* jumpleads can help, but most people buy those god awful shite that couldn't start a 1l fiesta.


My jump leads are pretty good, I've had them years (35) and cost me a days wages back then, and there was 14.5 V showing at the battery terminals when cranking off my wifes 1.6 astra (running)
How thick are they and how long are they.  Often older jumpleads aren't that suitable, as they were made to jump Mini Metros, not big V6s.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 August 2020, 21:22:36
Just take jump leads out the equation by fitting a fresh, good,fully charged battery  as i said earlier  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 07 August 2020, 08:46:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 August 2020, 21:22:36
Just take jump leads out the equation by fitting a fresh, good,fully charged battery  as i said earlier  ;D

Omegod, came from the other end of the M57 and swapped over the cam sensor, and then the Engine started first turn.
I then took it on a short blast. 
Such a great car. I did manage to test the traction control in the dry. Whoops.
Next ?
New battery, new exhaust, gearbox oil and filter change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 07 August 2020, 09:14:02
It's funny how your car sends you little messages, I noticed this milestone before I left for work this morning
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ls5THh8F/20200807-071326-resized.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2020, 15:59:48
As the alarm went off yet again, decided to plug the laptop in.  I think its conclusive, grrrr

Pattern parts* ordered, so at least I have that fiddly and tedious task to look forward to in a day or 2  >:(



*In the hope they are better than the absolute tat that JLR use.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2020, 16:20:40
Noticed the other day that TBE's right rear window isn't playing.  So thats another job to do. Maybe. Still undecided.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 10 August 2020, 17:12:38
Hit a pothole, dash lit up like a Xmas tree, fault code ABS front nearside sensor.

New one being delivered on Thursday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2020, 17:31:32
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 August 2020, 17:12:38
Hit a pothole, dash lit up like a Xmas tree, fault code ABS front nearside sensor.

New one being delivered on Thursday.
Sure it hadn't just dislodged it?  Unusual for failure like that IME.

But think yourself lucky, last time I hit a proper pothole at speed, it cost me a wheel and a tyre :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2020, 18:07:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 August 2020, 17:31:32
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 August 2020, 17:12:38
Hit a pothole, dash lit up like a Xmas tree, fault code ABS front nearside sensor.

New one being delivered on Thursday.
Sure it hadn't just dislodged it?  Unusual for failure like that IME.

But think yourself lucky, last time I hit a proper pothole at speed, it cost me a wheel and a tyre :(
It's screwed to the steering knuckle assembly... Dislodging would be a sign of much larger issues :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 10 August 2020, 20:06:16
 Took the Monaro to our monthly cafe meet.
 A12 screwed so took a differant route home.
 And coming the other way, two black Monaros
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 August 2020, 21:02:00
Mm.... black Monaros matter ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2020, 21:35:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 August 2020, 21:02:00
Mm.... black Monaros matter ::)
What about red/yellow/blue/silver ones? They have feelings too :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 August 2020, 21:56:24
🤭😂👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2020, 23:39:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 August 2020, 21:02:00
Mm.... black Monaros matter ::)

 ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2020, 07:35:29
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 August 2020, 17:12:38
Hit a pothole, dash lit up like a Xmas tree, fault code ABS front nearside sensor.

New one being delivered on Thursday.

Lets hope it is just the sensor, its not usual for a reluctance device to be damaged by a few Gs, its generally things with a bit more mass such as reluctance rings etc  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2020, 07:35:29
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 August 2020, 17:12:38
Hit a pothole, dash lit up like a Xmas tree, fault code ABS front nearside sensor.

New one being delivered on Thursday.

Lets hope it is just the sensor, its not usual for a reluctance device to be damaged by a few Gs, its generally things with a bit more mass such as reluctance rings etc  :y

Fault code says it's the ABS sensor, similar warnings on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor. :-\

Mr Haynes has a guide on how to change it, but no torque setting for the 'one time' bolt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2020, 08:29:51
Try 22Nm ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:04:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor.
See, on a Jaaaaagggg forum, all the advice would be "take it to a dealer, and drink their coffee whilst they fix it".

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:19:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:04:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor.
See, on a Jaaaaagggg forum, all the advice would be "take it to a dealer, and drink their coffee whilst they fix it".

;D

You need a decent car ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:19:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2020, 08:29:51
Try 22Nm ;)

Seems sensible :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:25:11
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:19:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:04:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor.
See, on a Jaaaaagggg forum, all the advice would be "take it to a dealer, and drink their coffee whilst they fix it".

;D

You need a decent car ;) ;D

I must admit, most of the advice is take it to a dealer and get it connected to Star :)

Money seems to be no object to some of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:31:01
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:25:11
I must admit, most of the advice is take it to a dealer and get it connected to Star :)

Money seems to be no object to some of them.
Its crazy, the only work the Jag forum members are prepared to do is polish it. Weekly. All weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 August 2020, 10:36:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:31:01
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:25:11
I must admit, most of the advice is take it to a dealer and get it connected to Star :)

Money seems to be no object to some of them.
Its crazy, the only work the Jag forum members are prepared to do is polish it. Weekly. All weekend.


how is it crazy? Cars are a tool. Complicated ones, that require expertise and equipment to keep them going. Gaining expertise takes time and effort; equipment costs  money. Anyone who doesn't have that expertise or kit needs to pay someone who does. There are jobs on cars I would farm out: I don't expect to remove another gearbox for example. And there is plenty of other, everyday, work I have no interest in learning: plastering, computer faults, gardening etc. We all have our own list.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 11 August 2020, 11:02:12
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:25:11
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:19:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:04:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor.
See, on a Jaaaaagggg forum, all the advice would be "take it to a dealer, and drink their coffee whilst they fix it".

;D

You need a decent car ;) ;D

I must admit, most of the advice is take it to a dealer and get it connected to Star :)

Money seems to be no object to some of them.

Some, but not all of them  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2020, 11:43:10
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W204/129-BRAKES-ABS_Sensor_Replacement/129-BRAKES-ABS_Sensor_Replacement.htm

Also a pretty useful source of parts... $ cost is £ cost
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2020, 11:55:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2020, 07:35:29
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 August 2020, 17:12:38
Hit a pothole, dash lit up like a Xmas tree, fault code ABS front nearside sensor.

New one being delivered on Thursday.

Lets hope it is just the sensor, its not usual for a reluctance device to be damaged by a few Gs, its generally things with a bit more mass such as reluctance rings etc  :y

Fault code says it's the ABS sensor, similar warnings on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor. :-\

Mr Haynes has a guide on how to change it, but no torque setting for the 'one time' bolt.

What was the sub code for the DTC (trouble code), open circuit, short circuit, short to batt, implausible signal?

The ECU has no way of exactly determining the failure, its a symptom report only  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 August 2020, 14:39:31
Just dropped the Range Rover off for MOT + new front discs & pads & anything else that crops up 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 18:01:15
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2020, 11:55:53
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2020, 07:35:29
Quote from: Auto Addict on 10 August 2020, 17:12:38
Hit a pothole, dash lit up like a Xmas tree, fault code ABS front nearside sensor.

New one being delivered on Thursday.

Lets hope it is just the sensor, its not usual for a reluctance device to be damaged by a few Gs, its generally things with a bit more mass such as reluctance rings etc  :y

Fault code says it's the ABS sensor, similar warnings on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor. :-\

Mr Haynes has a guide on how to change it, but no torque setting for the 'one time' bolt.

What was the sub code for the DTC (trouble code), open circuit, short circuit, short to batt, implausible signal?

The ECU has no way of exactly determining the failure, its a symptom report only  :y

ESP : C111200; C327100: C326600

C is chassis. 1112 is the major fault code 02 is the minor. In this instance 1112 refers to a bad front ABS sensor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 18:02:45
Quote from: Andy B on 11 August 2020, 11:02:12
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:25:11
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:19:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:04:37
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 07:52:02
on the Merc forum were cured by a new sensor.
See, on a Jaaaaagggg forum, all the advice would be "take it to a dealer, and drink their coffee whilst they fix it".

;D

You need a decent car ;) ;D

I must admit, most of the advice is take it to a dealer and get it connected to Star :)

Money seems to be no object to some of them.

Some, but not all of them  ;)

I resemble that comment ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 22:22:16
Quote from: Nick W on 11 August 2020, 10:36:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 09:31:01
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 09:25:11
I must admit, most of the advice is take it to a dealer and get it connected to Star :)

Money seems to be no object to some of them.
Its crazy, the only work the Jag forum members are prepared to do is polish it. Weekly. All weekend.


how is it crazy? Cars are a tool. Complicated ones, that require expertise and equipment to keep them going. Gaining expertise takes time and effort; equipment costs  money. Anyone who doesn't have that expertise or kit needs to pay someone who does. There are jobs on cars I would farm out: I don't expect to remove another gearbox for example. And there is plenty of other, everyday, work I have no interest in learning: plastering, computer faults, gardening etc. We all have our own list.
I was referring to the amount of polishing of said "tool"
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 22:23:16
Decided to modify my problematic rivet gun with a big hammer.  Thats another piece of shit that will *never* piss me off again. Ever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 22:26:53
Fitted new door actuator to the Jag, but ran out of daylight, so need to doo dooryard etc tomorrow.

I might, as always when changing JLR door actuators, have called Mr Callum a silly gentleman.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 August 2020, 07:49:18
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 18:01:15

ESP : C111200; C327100: C326600

C is chassis. 1112 is the major fault code 02 is the minor. In this instance 1112 refers to a bad front ABS sensor.

So a quick lesson in DTCs, the first four digits are the circuit identifier, the last two, the condition identifier.

C1112 is the front left wheel speed sensor according to my info.

the 02 is an implausible signal.

That tells me that electrically all is ok (not open circuit, short circuit, short to batt) so there is a either an issues with the reluctance ring or a load of crudd affecting the signal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 August 2020, 08:16:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 22:26:53
Fitted new door actuator to the Jag, but ran out of daylight, so need to doo dooryard etc tomorrow.

I might, as always when changing JLR door actuators, have called Mr Callum a silly gentleman.
.   

They are a well known problem but keep the manufacturer in business ! Have had both rears replaced on the RRS  & have asked my indie to replace both fronts while in for its MOT & new front pads & discs, its become a pain checking the doors to see if they have locked or not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2020, 08:41:13
Quote from: Rangie on 12 August 2020, 08:16:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 August 2020, 22:26:53
Fitted new door actuator to the Jag, but ran out of daylight, so need to doo dooryard etc tomorrow.

I might, as always when changing JLR door actuators, have called Mr Callum a silly gentleman.
.   

They are a well known problem but keep the manufacturer in business ! Have had both rears replaced on the RRS  & have asked my indie to replace both fronts while in for its MOT & new front pads & discs, its become a pain checking the doors to see if they have locked or not.
Indeed it is a long standing, well known issue.  I also know how much JLR get them for from their supplier, and how much they charge the dealer for them, so, yes, good for JLR to put such appallingly poor quality devices on the cars, but destroys reputation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2020, 08:42:13
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 August 2020, 07:49:18
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 18:01:15

ESP : C111200; C327100: C326600

C is chassis. 1112 is the major fault code 02 is the minor. In this instance 1112 refers to a bad front ABS sensor.

So a quick lesson in DTCs, the first four digits are the circuit identifier, the last two, the condition identifier.

C1112 is the front left wheel speed sensor according to my info.

the 02 is an implausible signal.

That tells me that electrically all is ok (not open circuit, short circuit, short to batt) so there is a either an issues with the reluctance ring or a load of crudd affecting the signal.
Am I misreading something, as the codes posted show minor/condition code is 00 ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 12 August 2020, 08:59:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 August 2020, 08:42:13
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 August 2020, 07:49:18
Quote from: Auto Addict on 11 August 2020, 18:01:15

ESP : C111200; C327100: C326600

C is chassis. 1112 is the major fault code 02 is the minor. In this instance 1112 refers to a bad front ABS sensor.

So a quick lesson in DTCs, the first four digits are the circuit identifier, the last two, the condition identifier.

C1112 is the front left wheel speed sensor according to my info.

the 02 is an implausible signal.

That tells me that electrically all is ok (not open circuit, short circuit, short to batt) so there is a either an issues with the reluctance ring or a load of crudd affecting the signal.
Am I misreading something, as the codes posted show minor/condition code is 00 ?

No, you are correct, from what I've read up about it, it's a fairly common fault on my model, new sensor should cure it.

Worst case scenario, it could be the Reluctor ring which is a lot cheaper, but a bit of a pig to change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 13 August 2020, 07:29:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2020, 08:29:51
Try 22Nm ;)

Where did you get that from, the correct torque setting is 7Nm.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2020, 10:01:26
Haynes, albeit an earlier model, hence use of the word try...

7nm is practically finger tight :-\

Was it not given in the guide I linked to?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2020, 11:06:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 13 August 2020, 07:29:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2020, 08:29:51
Try 22Nm ;)

Where did you get that from, the correct torque setting is 7Nm.
Actually WIS doesn't give a torque specification...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zz2PGRse5rRqzwDP6

Snippets from Document AR42. 30-P-0712CW ;)

For the purposes of the exercise, I presumed your car to be WDD204203....... C250CDI BlueEFFICIENCY T-Modell, C250 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 13 August 2020, 14:53:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2020, 11:06:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 13 August 2020, 07:29:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2020, 08:29:51
Try 22Nm ;)

Where did you get that from, the correct torque setting is 7Nm.
Actually WIS doesn't give a torque specification...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zz2PGRse5rRqzwDP6

Snippets from Document AR42. 30-P-0712CW ;)

For the purposes of the exercise, I presumed your car to be WDD204203....... C250CDI BlueEFFICIENCY T-Modell, C250 ;)

It's a 220, sensor fitted, jobs a good'un. It's impossible to get a torque wrench on the bolt anyway, so the torque setting is irrelevant ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2020, 15:24:41
Without plugging it in, you'd struggle to tell the difference  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 August 2020, 16:27:14
Quote from: Auto Addict on 13 August 2020, 14:53:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2020, 11:06:49
Quote from: Auto Addict on 13 August 2020, 07:29:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2020, 08:29:51
Try 22Nm ;)

Where did you get that from, the correct torque setting is 7Nm.
Actually WIS doesn't give a torque specification...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zz2PGRse5rRqzwDP6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/zz2PGRse5rRqzwDP6)

Snippets from Document AR42. 30-P-0712CW ;)

For the purposes of the exercise, I presumed your car to be WDD204203....... C250CDI BlueEFFICIENCY T-Modell, C250 ;)

It's a 220, sensor fitted, jobs a good'un. It's impossible to get a torque wrench on the bolt anyway, so the torque setting is irrelevant ;D


why would a sensor need a TTY bolt? And 7Nm suggests an M6 bolt, so the difference between yielding and snapped-off-flush-in-the-hole is tiny.


Just answered my question: it's a Mercedes - pointless, complicated, fussy engineering for the sake off it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 13 August 2020, 16:37:48
Not today, but late last night, V6 exhaust mocking up on the parts car, then the engine is coming out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c1FvmjkJ/20200812-181559-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dym8YgRP/20200811-175834-resized.jpg)
It will be interesting to compare sounds and performance between conventional and X-pipe versions.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2020, 18:56:25
Put the Pussy's door back together, only to find the bass speaker is muffled and the other is dead. So strip it down again, and can see the bass is damaged by the original poor build, as the loom was trapped between the speaker and the doorcard, and has split the flexible ring that holds cone to frame.  Top speaker just dead.

So swapped with speakers the other side, and the faults moved with the speakers.

Also found on the good door, poor build quality meant the loom was pressed against a sharp self tapper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 August 2020, 23:53:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2020, 18:56:25
Put the Pussy's door back together, only to find the bass speaker is muffled and the other is dead. So strip it down again, and can see the bass is damaged by the original poor build, as the loom was trapped between the speaker and the doorcard, and has split the flexible ring that holds cone to frame.  Top speaker just dead.

So swapped with speakers the other side, and the faults moved with the speakers.

Also found on the good door, poor build quality meant the loom was pressed against a sharp self tapper.

Thats pretty shit given the cost of the car when new :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 August 2020, 09:33:31
I learned a valuable lesson yesterday, I'm too old to mess about with cars. :'(

If my next door neighbour hadn't come to my rescue, the car would still be in bits today.

Changing the front wheel sensor was far more complicated than Haynes suggested, in fact they got a number of things wrong.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2020, 09:53:36
It's only 8 steps ???

The only difference that I can see between the Pelican Parts guide and WIS is that WIS mentions replacing the sealing ring onto the new sensor (if not supplied with one) in order to prevent water from getting to the wheel bearing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 August 2020, 11:55:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2020, 09:53:36
It's only 8 steps ???

The only difference that I can see between the Pelican Parts guide and WIS is that WIS mentions replacing the sealing ring onto the new sensor (if not supplied with one) in order to prevent water from getting to the wheel bearing.

First off, both suggest there are 3 bolts holding the wheel arch cover, there are 7, 4 located underneath the car + 4 heavily concealed push in connectors.

The only way to remove the sensor from the back of the hub and get at the bolt that is holding it is to remove the dirty great clip (a nightmare) holding the cables and brake pipe from the arm.

I can't crawl underneath cars anymore, if I had known I had to I wouldn't have started the job
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2020, 12:05:40
That's all covered in the link I shared...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2020, 13:40:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 August 2020, 12:05:40
That's all covered in the link I shared...
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W204/62-BODY-Wheel_Well_Liner_Removal/62-BODY-Wheel_Well_Liner_Removal.htm :-X

Linked from the original link as part of the instructions...

And first thing on the list "Begin by safely lifting and supporting the vehicle and remove the wheel from the area you are working in."

Never too old to read the instructions...  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 17 August 2020, 14:53:16
Quote from: 456lbft on 13 August 2020, 16:37:48
Not today, but late last night, V6 exhaust mocking up on the parts car, then the engine is coming out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c1FvmjkJ/20200812-181559-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dym8YgRP/20200811-175834-resized.jpg)
It will be interesting to compare sounds and performance between conventional and X-pipe versions.

I will also modify the exhaust of the 3000 in the next few days. I am waiting for the arrival of some pieces purchased at Mercado Livre (equivalent to Ebay in Brazil and Argentina), to exchange the rusty parts.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2020, 14:56:07
Helped a mate dismantle a Bini. One less of them on the road. Judging by the amount of coolant residue over everything in the engine bay, it wasn't a moment too soon ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2020, 18:16:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2020, 14:56:07
Helped a mate dismantle a Bini. One less of them on the road. Judging by the amount of coolant residue over everything in the engine bay, it wasn't a moment too soon ;D
Petrol and matches?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2020, 21:06:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 August 2020, 18:16:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2020, 14:56:07
Helped a mate dismantle a Bini. One less of them on the road. Judging by the amount of coolant residue over everything in the engine bay, it wasn't a moment too soon ;D
Petrol and matches?
Why use matches when you can use a baler :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 August 2020, 00:08:53
Discovered a flat tyre on the front of the Omega when I jumped in it and drove down the road. Noticed it felt very strange so turned round and went back home. pumped it up but it went down again. Not enough life left in the tyre to warrant a repair, and one of the others is getting a bit low so will have to source a new pair.
Noticed the front tyres on the plastic hatchback were getting low. Decided to take a look at the spare to see what state it was in. After going through the ridiculous rigmarole to lower it from under the car (only the French !) found it to be an unused Continental, so fitted it and ordered another one the same from ebay for £45.
While underneath retrieving the spare I noticed a broken rear spring, so now have to source a new pair of those as well.
You leave them alone for a few weeks and they start falling apart.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2020, 01:05:32
Both well able to disintegrate whether you look at them or not... ::)

Although there's perhaps more plastic to fall off the clit :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 August 2020, 10:54:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 August 2020, 00:08:53
Discovered a flat tyre on the front of the Omega when I jumped in it and drove down the road. Noticed it felt very strange so turned round and went back home. pumped it up but it went down again. Not enough life left in the tyre to warrant a repair, and one of the others is getting a bit low so will have to source a new pair.
Noticed the front tyres on the plastic hatchback were getting low. Decided to take a look at the spare to see what state it was in. After going through the ridiculous rigmarole to lower it from under the car (only the French !) found it to be an unused Continental, so fitted it and ordered another one the same from ebay for £45.
While underneath retrieving the spare I noticed a broken rear spring, so now have to source a new pair of those as well.
You leave them alone for a few weeks and they start falling apart.  ::)

On the back of a clit I would just replace the broken spring
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 August 2020, 13:34:50
Conventional wisdom says always replace in pairs.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 18 August 2020, 13:50:39
Took the CDX for its test this morning, passed with just advisories for rear tyres near limit.

Fingers crossed, the CD will also get a 12 month ticket on Friday, then that can be used through the winter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 18 August 2020, 14:10:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 August 2020, 13:34:50
Conventional wisdom says always replace in pairs.  :-\

On the front I would agree :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 August 2020, 15:01:54
Thats all the excuse I need to not spend any more than I have to on the bloody thing.  ;D
Thanks Henry.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
NOT today .....
the Zafira A display said "brake pads" so I had a look , plenty of meat left on the pads ,shorted out the wear indicators, Ordered new ones ,major expense £8 the pair from Ebay .
need to do an 710 and filter change as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o

checked over the astra H 1.7 CDTi design ,stripped the brakes, cleaned the underside and re-applied rust protection etc etc
both number plate lights not working (bulbs) so robbed them from the map lights and ordered some  ;D , did a service and dropped it in for MOT , passed with no advisories  :) so i gave it a wash too ,now on 89k 

gave my Omega a quick wash ,dumped ALL the screen wash and flushed it out and replaced the pumps with new ones (my squirty no worky) I do have Insignia mist jets to fit but didn't have time that day . it needs a service before winter, all fluids and a good belly rub with a wire brush and top up the rust proofing , brake clean up etc . the MOT ,not extended, is due the end of November when it's cold  :-X

Also need to check over the Zafira B 1.6  ,tidy it up and MOT it (due in a month or so) as that may well get dropped from the fleet ,not being used ,it's been abandoned due to a brand new Audi thing being made available to my brother   ::) I won't need to be fixing that when it goes tits up  ;D


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 11:35:14
Slapped some gun gum on the back box / pipe weld area to stop a minor blow on the daily, the car goes in for MOT end of October and I really CBA to spend any more money on it until I know what the MOT picks up over and above what I know will need doing on it.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 12:09:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 11:35:14
Slapped some gun gum on the back box / pipe weld area to stop a minor blow on the daily, the car goes in for MOT end of October and I really CBA to spend any more money on it until I know what the MOT picks up over and above what I know will need doing on it.
you could always check it over BEFORE MOT and see what it needs  ;D
I never take a car for MOT unless i think it will pass
obviously you can't check emissions easily but pretty much everything else is check-able without specialist equipment
I tend to take each wheel off in turn,check that area,strip and clean the brakes,clean up everything ,lube and rust protect ,check suspension, then check the lights,wipers,horn,belts etc 
it takes time though ,which i appreciate not everyone has much of lying around unused  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 August 2020, 12:25:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 12:09:15
you could always check it over BEFORE MOT and see what it needs  ;D 

I never take a car for MOT unless i think it will pass

obviously you can't check emissions easily but pretty much everything else is check-able without specialist equipment
I tend to take each wheel off in turn,check that area,strip and clean the brakes,clean up everything ,lube and rust protect ,check suspension, then check the lights,wipers,horn,belts etc 
it takes time though ,which i appreciate not everyone has much of lying around unused  :P


I split the difference:


Check lights, wipers, horn etc work -
Ensure that all the brakes work.
Jack up, check wheel bearings, joints, tyres, general grot. If it's been in use, I leave the wheels on for this
Fix any leaks, check levels and ensure the cooling fan cuts in
Crawl underneath and check for any obvious MOT rust and that the exhaust is in one peice
Put it back on the ground.
Check the seats and belts are OK, and that no warning are on.
Quick clean inside and out and it's ready.


That's probably 30minutes, and just leaves stuff like emissions that you can't check easily.


A good inspection torch really helps here, but it's already an essential in any toolkit






Just noticed that somebody has been playing silly buggers with the titles again.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 12:28:35
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 12:09:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 11:35:14
Slapped some gun gum on the back box / pipe weld area to stop a minor blow on the daily, the car goes in for MOT end of October and I really CBA to spend any more money on it until I know what the MOT picks up over and above what I know will need doing on it.
you could always check it over BEFORE MOT and see what it needs  ;D
I never take a car for MOT unless i think it will pass
obviously you can't check emissions easily but pretty much everything else is check-able without specialist equipment
I tend to take each wheel off in turn,check that area,strip and clean the brakes,clean up everything ,lube and rust protect ,check suspension, then check the lights,wipers,horn,belts etc 
it takes time though ,which i appreciate not everyone has much of lying around unused  :P

I know most of what it needs, I'm capable of doing most of the work and I can do most of the checks, the point is that I want to just put it through and see if there's any other items that it will fail on that render it scrap - eg. I know the outer sills will be crusty but I won't be taking the plastic covers off to check beforehand and while I have a new pair of them there is no point spending the money on doing all the jobs I know about on this car for it to fail on something else (It's 18 years old and has 238K on the clock). I have two other 3.2's that will pass, and the time has come to move on to something else that's more fuel efficient and in a lower road tax bracket as a daily given the current job changes that have been forced on me. All I was thinking is if it got a ticket with minimal work and cost I would then just use it over the winter then it can go in the barn as a parts car to sort the others.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2020, 12:28:42
Freshly serviced with no EML is usually enough to ensure an emissions pass ;)

Presenting a car with borderline tyres or a light out is unnecessary. May as well present it in a roadworthy state :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 12:57:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2020, 12:28:42
Freshly serviced with no EML is usually enough to ensure an emissions pass ;)

Presenting a car with borderline tyres or a light out is unnecessary. May as well present it in a roadworthy state :y

Yep, all my cars have decent tyres with plenty of tread on and working lights (although why does the number plate lamp always fail when it's driven onto the test ramp?!), like yourself I tend to do plenty of motorway miles so these checks are done regurlarly.  :y

Emissions was only ever an EML issue before the Lambda's were moved  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 14:53:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 12:28:35
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 12:09:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 11:35:14
Slapped some gun gum on the back box / pipe weld area to stop a minor blow on the daily, the car goes in for MOT end of October and I really CBA to spend any more money on it until I know what the MOT picks up over and above what I know will need doing on it.
you could always check it over BEFORE MOT and see what it needs  ;D
I never take a car for MOT unless i think it will pass
obviously you can't check emissions easily but pretty much everything else is check-able without specialist equipment
I tend to take each wheel off in turn,check that area,strip and clean the brakes,clean up everything ,lube and rust protect ,check suspension, then check the lights,wipers,horn,belts etc 
it takes time though ,which i appreciate not everyone has much of lying around unused  :P

I know most of what it needs, I'm capable of doing most of the work and I can do most of the checks, the point is that I want to just put it through and see if there's any other items that it will fail on that render it scrap - eg. I know the outer sills will be crusty but I won't be taking the plastic covers off to check beforehand and while I have a new pair of them there is no point spending the money on doing all the jobs I know about on this car for it to fail on something else (It's 18 years old and has 238K on the clock). I have two other 3.2's that will pass, and the time has come to move on to something else that's more fuel efficient and in a lower road tax bracket as a daily given the current job changes that have been forced on me. All I was thinking is if it got a ticket with minimal work and cost I would then just use it over the winter then it can go in the barn as a parts car to sort the others.
Yes, that makes perfect sense  :)
I forgot you had several Omegas   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 17:09:22
I think I've had seven over the years  ::) I must be a glutton for punishment lol.

I still rate them but you can't save them all and I'd be happy to keep the other two for a while yet as they are in good order. With the current work situation it would be sensible to have something more frugal but still maintain the effortless mile munching motorway ability that the Omega has....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2020, 17:57:28
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 August 2020, 17:09:22
I think I've had seven over the years  ::) I must be a glutton for punishment lol.

I still rate them but you can't save them all and I'd be happy to keep the other two for a while yet as they are in good order. With the current work situation it would be sensible to have something more frugal but still maintain the effortless mile munching motorway ability that the Omega has....
I can't believe that I have owned seven as well :o

And only scrapped one :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 31 August 2020, 20:17:31
 Well I eventualy got the mundano through the MOT two weeks ago. This weekend it decided to leak diesesal badly. Leak off on number 4 at fault. Back into the garage tomorrow >:(
And not yet finished spending on the poxy thing.
All four shocks need replacing along with front strut tops
Who would have a Ford
Everyone I have had has been a problem
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2020, 20:19:47
Doh ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 20:31:06
Fix
Often
Repair
Daily

 ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2020, 21:31:02
Found On Roadside. Dead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 31 August 2020, 22:02:27
F*@*er only rolls downhill.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 10:23:08
Faulty,
Often
Rusty
Deathtrap
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 September 2020, 10:30:50
Ford
Owners
Rarely
Deploy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 September 2020, 10:49:19
'F'row
It
Away
Today




Terminally
Rotten
Inconsequential
Useless
Mangled
Pathetic
Heaps




etc


This is the real reasonwhy Vauxhall was chosen as the brand name, as it's very difficult to use the 'X'. Xerothermic isn't applicable, no matter how hard you try ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:50:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2020, 17:57:28
And only scrapped one :'(
I was just about to say Snap, but then remembered that Gold one, a 2.5 with 3l cams and Superchipped, that gave up after a spanking up the motorway ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 19:54:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
i'm not going ,just needed to service it ready for the trip for family to drive it up n back
the Zafira B is sat unused , 7 miles in either Zafira is too much for me before i go running back too the comfort of the Omega  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:19:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 19:54:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
i'm not going ,just needed to service it ready for the trip for family to drive it up n back
the Zafira B is sat unused , 7 miles in either Zafira is too much for me before i go running back too the comfort of the Omega  ;D
I have to pop up that way in a few days.  I won't (hopefully) be taking a Zafira.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 20:23:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:19:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 19:54:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
i'm not going ,just needed to service it ready for the trip for family to drive it up n back
the Zafira B is sat unused , 7 miles in either Zafira is too much for me before i go running back too the comfort of the Omega  ;D
I have to pop up that way in a few days.  I won't (hopefully) be taking a Zafira.
MOTed the Omega yet ?
you know it makes sense  ;D
nice drive up to haggis land in comfort then  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:33:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 20:23:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:19:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 19:54:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
i'm not going ,just needed to service it ready for the trip for family to drive it up n back
the Zafira B is sat unused , 7 miles in either Zafira is too much for me before i go running back too the comfort of the Omega  ;D
I have to pop up that way in a few days.  I won't (hopefully) be taking a Zafira.
MOTed the Omega yet ?
you know it makes sense  ;D
nice drive up to haggis land in comfort then  :y
Its booked in for this week.  Assuming they have moved the pikeys on, oppsing stupid rail line.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 21:22:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:33:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 20:23:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:19:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 19:54:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
i'm not going ,just needed to service it ready for the trip for family to drive it up n back
the Zafira B is sat unused , 7 miles in either Zafira is too much for me before i go running back too the comfort of the Omega  ;D
I have to pop up that way in a few days.  I won't (hopefully) be taking a Zafira.
MOTed the Omega yet ?
you know it makes sense  ;D
nice drive up to haggis land in comfort then  :y
Its booked in for this week.  Assuming they have moved the pikeys on, oppsing stupid rail line.
maybe the choo choo train line will be finished soon and you can use public transport to get about  :P
Good luck with the MOT  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lagondanet on 02 September 2020, 08:07:00
Off to Cornwall with the Antara.  :y

ps. I shall keep my eyes peeled for Omegas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: hotel21 on 02 September 2020, 09:03:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:19:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 19:54:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
i'm not going ,just needed to service it ready for the trip for family to drive it up n back
the Zafira B is sat unused , 7 miles in either Zafira is too much for me before i go running back too the comfort of the Omega  ;D
I have to pop up that way in a few days.  I won't (hopefully) be taking a Zafira.

Gives a shout .......   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2020, 19:22:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 21:22:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:33:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 20:23:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 20:19:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 September 2020, 19:54:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2020, 18:46:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 August 2020, 11:01:57
as the Zafira A will be going to Fife soon for a trip, 700+ miles  :o
Poor barstid ;D
i'm not going ,just needed to service it ready for the trip for family to drive it up n back
the Zafira B is sat unused , 7 miles in either Zafira is too much for me before i go running back too the comfort of the Omega  ;D
I have to pop up that way in a few days.  I won't (hopefully) be taking a Zafira.
MOTed the Omega yet ?
you know it makes sense  ;D
nice drive up to haggis land in comfort then  :y
Its booked in for this week.  Assuming they have moved the pikeys on, oppsing stupid rail line.
maybe the choo choo train line will be finished soon and you can use public transport to get about  :P
Good luck with the MOT  :y
Shame the nearest station to me will be probably 70+ miles away.

I sent one of the drones over that way at the weekend for the first time in weeks, to check progress.  Being a pseudo civil service outfit, it is no surprise to discover SFA.  Mind you, the old bill have been busy moving on the thieving pikeys that HS2 has caused.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 09:05:45
TBE passed an MOT today, which means we don't have to replace it until Mrs TB is commuting back to work regularly :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2020, 09:46:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 09:05:45
TBE passed an MOT today, which means we don't have to replace it until Mrs TB is commuting back to work regularly :)
Fancy swapping number plates?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2020, 09:50:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 09:05:45
TBE passed an MOT today, which means we don't have to replace it until Mrs TB is commuting back to work regularly :)
Congratulations on the MOT Pass  :)

Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2020, 09:46:06

Fancy swapping number plates?  ;D
would you really want all those speeding tickets and MOT advisories  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 September 2020, 09:59:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 September 2020, 09:50:49
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 September 2020, 09:46:06
Fancy swapping number plates?  ;D
would you really want all those speeding tickets and MOT advisories  :o
Just remember, LV state they don't need to know if you've attended a Speed Awareness Course... fortunately.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 10:45:45
See all that fuss...  :D

Now all you need to do is fix the broken bits ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 September 2020, 13:31:32
Vacuumed the RRS out after a few days in Cornwall , grandkids put sand & grass everywhere in the rear footwells , car behaved well & averaged 22mpg even towing the tin tent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 September 2020, 14:34:05
Thats pretty good for a car like that.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 15:11:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 10:45:45
See all that fuss...  :D

Now all you need to do is fix the broken bits ;)
Nope, as it has to go. Sadly. Its replacement is going to be inferior, seeing as there is sod all out there thats as good overall.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 September 2020, 18:13:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)
. 

If you get one of those make certain you have a code reader my mate & his son both have one & they are forever going into limp mode a thorough pain in the arse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 18:26:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)
Trying to think if it meets *any* of the criteria ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 September 2020, 18:27:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)


When did you last see one?


Everybody just buys the Skoda equivalent. I certainly would; my Aunt's petrol Rapid is a car I could quite happily buy. I would prefer the Fabia estate, but it's a lot more money for some reason.


I should confess that I had to Google which car the Toledo actually is....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 18:31:22
Guy I sit next to at work has a Fabia Estate (Scout, I think they call it?).  Its a bit crap, but returns good MPG - or did until VAG had to modify it following the emissions lies - and he likes it...   ...but then his previous car was a Zafira-A diesel ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 September 2020, 18:42:33
There's no way I'd buy a diesel.


And I'd take a long hard look at an I30 for the same money.


Any of these would be base models without options, as I'm not adding £2k to the price for stuff I never use - fancier radios, connectivity, bigger wheels, £500 for a colour change(which is really, really taking the piss), heated steering wheel, etc etc. The only reason to buy a car with all that stuff is when it's several years old, 1/4 of the original purchase price, and £50 more than an equivalent base car. Climate control and heated front screen are about the only things that are worth me buying
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 20:12:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 18:26:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)
Trying to think if it meets *any* of the criteria ;D
It's transport and will help to appreciate the 'shortcomings' of a newer/nicer Omega replacement...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 September 2020, 13:27:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 20:12:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 18:26:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)
Trying to think if it meets *any* of the criteria ;D
It's transport and will help to appreciate the 'shortcomings' of a newer/nicer Omega replacement...
Think I'd rather have a Triumph Toledo, though. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 September 2020, 14:48:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 20:12:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 18:26:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)
Trying to think if it meets *any* of the criteria ;D
It's transport and will help to appreciate the 'shortcomings' of a newer/nicer Omega replacement...
The Zafira is transport and makes you appreciate some minor level of comfort/handling/performance.  We drive that regular enough not to need reminding.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 September 2020, 18:38:11
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 September 2020, 13:27:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 20:12:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 September 2020, 18:26:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2020, 15:25:22
Seat Toledo diesel and run it into the ground. Ask nicely and you will almost get a new one in budget ;)
Trying to think if it meets *any* of the criteria ;D
It's transport and will help to appreciate the 'shortcomings' of a newer/nicer Omega replacement...
Think I'd rather have a Triumph Toledo, though. :-X


now there's a man making car choices based on Marina ownership ;D


Kevin: the ghastly piece of junk is now into its 3000 iteration of bean tins! You can do so much better  than a Toledo, which was just a different brand of hair shirt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 September 2020, 08:26:03
Finally Tesco + my Credit Card have got their act together, and the last fillup can be calculated....

24.7mpg.  Oops.  Fuel computer read 29.9mpg, but we know Jag fuel computers are as honest as a cheap watch.


(I keep forgetting that that specific pump always gives the wrong receipt when I filled up, hence had to wait for payment to appear on my account)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 September 2020, 10:24:31
My PETROL S Class does that without trying and only a five speed box...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 September 2020, 11:19:41
An Omega will get similar MPG with light footware
even with my steel toecaps and fully laden i get 23 something  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 05 September 2020, 12:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 September 2020, 14:34:05
Thats pretty good for a car like that.  :y
. 


Yes I was more than pleased with it does exactly as it says in the owners manual 31mpg on a run , 25mpg running around, & 22mpg when towing thanks to a very comprehensive service history no doubt + it sounds fantastic 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 September 2020, 13:55:54
Begun the process of shopping for its replacement.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 September 2020, 15:29:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 September 2020, 13:55:54
Begun the process of shopping for its replacement.  ???

Whatyalookinfor?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 September 2020, 16:57:56
Washed off a load of blackberry flavoured pterodactyl poo that had appeared on the bonnet...

Which was nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 September 2020, 17:20:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 September 2020, 16:57:56
Washed off a load of blackberry flavoured pterodactyl poo that had appeared on the bonnet...

Which was nice.
you tasted it  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 September 2020, 17:48:39
You could actually smell it, and no evidence of landfill remnants  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 September 2020, 20:21:20
As I see it here, Blackberries are one of the most wasted fruits😟
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 September 2020, 20:22:47
When I was a kid I used to pick them and sell them around the houses, made a fortune for those days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 September 2020, 20:41:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 September 2020, 08:26:03
..........
24.7mpg.  Oops.  Fuel computer read 29.9mpg, but we know Jag fuel computers are as honest as a cheap watch.

You must drive like a complete animal.   ;D

My E92 335d, whilst a few kg's lighter, used to run mid to low 30's with a mix of around town and spirited driving and 48mpg on a run. Even an early hours cannonball run down the M5 and A30 one morning didn't see it get that low, and there were a few times that I hit the limiter did 70mph for a fair few miles.  ::)  This was based on what it cost to refill as well as the onboard info.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 05 September 2020, 20:48:40
Looks very much like the boy has a lead foot🤭
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Post by: Nick W on 05 September 2020, 20:55:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 05 September 2020, 20:41:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 September 2020, 08:26:03
..........
24.7mpg.  Oops.  Fuel computer read 29.9mpg, but we know Jag fuel computers are as honest as a cheap watch.

You must drive like a complete animal.   ;D



Agreed. A 3.0l auto Omega estate does that in mixed use. Almost 30 fully loaded on French motorways. Hell, my 525 manual estate was averaged low 20s over the 7 years I had it - desperately low gearing did it no favours.


If I had to run a diesel, it would need to break 40mpg all the time to be worth the downsides.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 05 September 2020, 21:10:43
My 3.2 mv6 auto estate does 21mpg on petrol if it didn’t have LPG too, someone else would own it. (Mind you I have a soft spot for it)👍
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 September 2020, 21:16:25
400 miles. About 2/3rds of a tank. Thats probably nearer where it should be mpg wise. 
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 September 2020, 22:55:27
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 September 2020, 15:29:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 September 2020, 13:55:54
Begun the process of shopping for its replacement.  ???
Whatyalookinfor?

New job means the milk float needs to go back, as it was never mine. The job's big step up for me, so I'm not signing up to anything monthly payments until I know I'm going to hang on to it for the long term  ;D

I'm tempted to get a 3.0v6 S-type manual to knock about in for a bit. In the medium term I want to refit the kit car with more modern internals, so at that point the S-type could be stripped for engine, box, clutch, brakes etc. I recon I could be doing up to 20k per year, but most of it on the company's 45p/20p per mile, so diesel isn't required.  8)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 September 2020, 00:07:06
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 September 2020, 20:48:40
Looks very much like the boy has a lead foot🤭

Either that or he follows the Jag's woeful sat nav, which will only send you down roads if they have grass growing up the middle. Especially if they happen to run parallel and about 100m away from a fast A road that's going to the same place.  ::)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 September 2020, 16:44:49
Quote from: Nick W on 05 September 2020, 20:55:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 05 September 2020, 20:41:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 September 2020, 08:26:03
..........
24.7mpg.  Oops.  Fuel computer read 29.9mpg, but we know Jag fuel computers are as honest as a cheap watch.

You must drive like a complete animal.   ;D



Agreed. A 3.0l auto Omega estate does that in mixed use. Almost 30 fully loaded on French motorways. Hell, my 525 manual estate was averaged low 20s over the 7 years I had it - desperately low gearing did it no favours.


If I had to run a diesel, it would need to break 40mpg all the time to be worth the downsides.

My diesel does 67mpg, but I still wouldnt want it as my only car. Its a tool to do a job* just like a microwave.

* Commuting and driving around the village.
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Post by: lee4206 on 06 September 2020, 20:20:24
Touched it for the first time in 2 1/2 years.
Found more rust than I was expecting so started stripping it ready for repair.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 September 2020, 21:54:46
Done very little recently, but now have 10 days off work and hoping to get stuck in, including three cambelts, hopefully.
Quite a lot of the planned work is on sons Punto, so my own cars may well get neglected again.  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2020, 21:19:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 September 2020, 00:07:06
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 September 2020, 20:48:40
Looks very much like the boy has a lead foot🤭

Either that or he follows the Jag's woeful sat nav, which will only send you down roads if they have grass growing up the middle. Especially if they happen to run parallel and about 100m away from a fast A road that's going to the same place.  ::)
Mine has a desire to plan all routes to go near Castle Bromich.  It obviously likes to visit its birthplace ;D


Other than that, the Sat Nag is pretty decent in mine. Guess yours is the Touch Pro type one, not the older HDD Gen2.1 that mine is?
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2020, 22:05:09
Had a tyre disintegrate.

Fortunately, it was on a toy car, not a real one ;D

I need to work out how to get the foam back in it through the tiny split right at the top that it came out of ;D

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/oof_odds_and_sods/kratontyre.jpg)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 September 2020, 23:35:24
Might be easier...

https://www.screwfix.com/jsp/cpc/cpcCheckStock.jsp?product_id=75470&quantity=1 :D
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Post by: luizvivas on 09 September 2020, 15:43:52
(https://imagensbrasil.org/images/2020/09/09/IMG_20200908_085641688_optimized.md.jpg)

Engine shock absorbers (factory originals), right and left engine mounts and transmission rear oil seal (factory original) replaced.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 September 2020, 18:05:53
Finally fixed the diesel leak at number 1 injector on the plastic hatchback, byt replacing the pipe to it with one I ordered from ebay yesterday.
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 September 2020, 18:31:34
Put a deposit down for its replacement.  8)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 September 2020, 18:33:28
Another Golf Cart?
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 September 2020, 19:17:35
Nope, BMW 335d Luxury touring. Not in any way what I planned, but ticks all possible boxes and means the fleet can be slimmed. Although that will involve cleaning the berlingo  :o
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Post by: Raeturbo on 09 September 2020, 21:47:14
Get it mapped to stage one then,  Celtic tuning I would recommend, more mpg and more power!
You owe yourself that for buying an oilburner😉
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 September 2020, 22:22:01
Absolutely will be doing, the day the approved used warranty runs out. I'd obviously read the hype about them, but I really wasn't prepared for how un-diesely they are in terms of performance.

Also finding one in non M-sport bling spec was an opportunity I couldn't pass up.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 September 2020, 22:24:53
Bro bought his 330 on the same basis... SE with Shadow chrome, Sports leather and 19"s... Best of both without the chavtastic M Sport gubbins 8)
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 September 2020, 22:28:27
I didn't realise the 330s came in SE spec.

This one is proper 60yo golfer spec, light metallic blue sitting on the luxury alloys. Beige leather - naturally  ;D. Should be a real little sleeper once the badges come off the back.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 September 2020, 22:36:22
His is a '62 F30, obligatory silver with black leather. Which is nice. Straight six twin turbo, what's not to like :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 September 2020, 07:45:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 September 2020, 22:24:53
Bro bought his 330 on the same basis... SE with Shadow chrome, Sports leather and 19"s... Best of both without the chavtastic M Sport gubbins 8)

Which is a must if doing any miles, the M is not a great place to be for long periods unless on super smooth roads
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Post by: 456lbft on 11 September 2020, 21:01:00
Picked up the refurbed FL five-spokes and fitted them to Y11VXL
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzwmNrNG/20200909-165728-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ydSvHk3j/20200909_165741_resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhc2LdQC/20200911_160516_resized.jpg)
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 September 2020, 22:07:12
Very tidy  :y
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Post by: johnnydog on 11 September 2020, 22:48:01
Looking very smart. In one of the more rarer colours too. Lovely!
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 September 2020, 13:50:41
Fresh wheels always finish a nice car off 8)
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2020, 17:51:57
Drove it 400 miles today, now filling it with electricity.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 September 2020, 18:43:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2020, 17:51:57
Drove it 400 miles today, now filling it with electricity.

Dodgy alternator or milk float? ;)
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Post by: Rangie on 12 September 2020, 18:53:57
Half washed the Range Rover then decided my shoulder was too painful to continue ( torn ligament) so stopped & took the dog out for a good walk down by the river.
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2020, 19:20:39
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 September 2020, 18:43:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 September 2020, 17:51:57
Drove it 400 miles today, now filling it with electricity.

Dodgy alternator or milk float? ;)
Neither.  It needed a chat with SDD on its return, due to being a naughty pussy. SDD hammers the hell out of the battery.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 September 2020, 20:29:09
Did some work on the sons Punto. Oil, oil filter, air filter, coolant flush and change got one front disc and pads changed before the light went ,as he didnt arrive until 5pm. ::)
Other front disc / pads, rear shoes and brake fluid change is planned for tomorrow, in between F1 and MotoGP.
He is pondering whether or not its worth spending £35 on a cambelt and aux belt.  ::)
Commutes 70 miles return, five days a week.  :-X
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 September 2020, 20:59:59
Washed, clayed, and waxed the wifes pussy.

All ready for winter now
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Post by: Nick W on 12 September 2020, 21:03:39
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 September 2020, 20:29:09
Did some work on the sons Punto. Oil, oil filter, air filter, coolant flush and change got one front disc and pads changed before the light went ,as he didnt arrive until 5pm. ::)
Other front disc / pads, rear shoes and brake fluid change is planned for tomorrow, in between F1 and MotoGP.
He is pondering whether or not its worth spending £35 on a cambelt and aux belt.  ::)
Commutes 70 miles return, five days a week.  :-X


In which case, it's not worth NOT doing the cambelt. The way to do high mileage commuting if you have to pay for it, is in a cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to fix and easily replaced if it breaks car. A Punto qualifies in every way!
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 September 2020, 00:02:42
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 September 2020, 20:29:09
Did some work on the sons Punto. Oil, oil filter, air filter, coolant flush and change got one front disc and pads changed before the light went ,as he didnt arrive until 5pm. ::)
Other front disc / pads, rear shoes and brake fluid change is planned for tomorrow, in between F1 and MotoGP.
He is pondering whether or not its worth spending £35 on a cambelt and aux belt.  ::)
Commutes 70 miles return, five days a week.  :-X

I hope you had him watching/handing you spanners. If he's commuting that far in a punto, I would have thought a sound mechanical knowledge is a must!

My father taught me on the principle of show 1, do 1, teach 1. It's stood me on good stead for doing most see ice items/common repairs on cars.
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2020, 10:10:02
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 September 2020, 20:59:59
Washed, clayed, and waxed the wifes pussy.

All ready for winter now
Can't beat a clean, waxed pussy.

Although I suspect it may well be a dirty pussy as soon as its put to use again.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 September 2020, 10:30:00
For the first time ever he actually got involved, to a degree. Changed the air filter and fitted the new rear exhaust rubber. Then apparently footballists were kicking a ball around on TV and it just couldnt be missed.  ::) :)
If he comes back in a week or two I can change the cambelt and aux. belt in around an hour and he will be £30 - 40 lighter.
Its a no brainer, but his thinking is that it cost £350 five years ago, and it may not be worth keep spending on it.
I advised that with that attitude he will probably soon have to replace it with something else, so.....
Tbh its been a great little car for not much money. Flies through MOT,s and has never broken down or gone wrong.
It could last for years with a little care, if he wants it to.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 September 2020, 10:32:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 September 2020, 10:30:00
For the first time ever he actually got involved, to a degree. Changed the air filter and fitted the new rear exhaust rubber. Then apparently footballists were kicking a ball around on TV and it just couldnt be missed.  ::) :)
If he comes back in a week or two I can change the cambelt and aux. belt in around an hour and he will be £30 - 40 lighter.
Its a no brainer, but his thinking is that it cost £350 five years ago, and it may not be worth keep spending on it.
I advised that with that attitude he will probably soon have to replace it with something else, so.....
Tbh its been a great little car for not much money. Flies through MOT,s and has never broken down or gone wrong.
It could last for years with a little care, if he wants it to.

Presumably it's worth spending money filling it with petrol, though? ::)
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Post by: Nick W on 13 September 2020, 10:48:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 September 2020, 10:30:00
For the first time ever he actually got involved, to a degree. Changed the air filter and fitted the new rear exhaust rubber. Then apparently footballists were kicking a ball around on TV and it just couldnt be missed.  ::) :)
If he comes back in a week or two I can change the cambelt and aux. belt in around an hour and he will be £30 - 40 lighter.
Its a no brainer, but his thinking is that it cost £350 five years ago, and it may not be worth keep spending on it.
I advised that with that attitude he will probably soon have to replace it with something else, so.....
Tbh its been a great little car for not much money. Flies through MOT,s and has never broken down or gone wrong.
It could last for years with a little care, if he wants it to.


Basic maintenance and servicing is an unavoidable cost no matter what car you drive or how much it cost. Even if he put the 'saved' £40 somewhere, it wouldn't add much to the budget for another car......
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Post by: dave the builder on 13 September 2020, 13:43:48
A cam belt id probably one of the first jobs to do if you replace a car anyway
then you find all the niggles and bits that need sorting (the reason the car was sold)
sometimes "better the devil you know" makes good financial sense , until it doesn't  :P
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 September 2020, 14:03:16
I completely agree with all of the above. Son checks tyre pressures once a month, but otherwise has no interest until it breaks down.
When I can be arsed I will talk a little bit of sense into him.  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 September 2020, 14:13:54
Stripped and cleaned the rear brakes on the Barge to try and resolve very squeaky brakes.

Now not completely squeak free, but occasional is significantly better than whenever the pedal is pressed.
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 September 2020, 18:02:12
Spent most of the day shovelling out, hoovering, washing, cleaning and removing spiders from the Sh!troen. I'll write the eBay ad shortly.

Fresh MOT and a service at the local garage next week, collecting the 335d on Friday  8)
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Post by: BazaJT on 14 September 2020, 20:43:33
Took the 960 to the local Kosovans for a wash,first time it's been washed[except when it's rained]since last year!
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2020, 17:25:26
Another week, that must mean its time for the Jag's alarm to falsely trigger.

It didn't disappoint.

I really didn't need to plug the diags in to find out why, seeing as I've already replaced 3 or the 4 door latches recently. But I went through the motions, plus I wanted to see if I could kick the IAM unit into accepting postcodes.

So, yet another door latch on order. I could get one for under £30 from ching chong chinaland, £80 from UK, or £60 from ze Germans. So went for latter.

Now its having to be refilled with electricity again (SDD diags really does hammer the battery), 2nd time this week seeing as I had SDD on it at the weekend to ascertain why it decided limp mode was a great way to drive the last 60 or 70 miles back from its trip to Scotland.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 September 2020, 18:20:18
Whatever happened to turning it off and on again...  ::)
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 17 September 2020, 18:46:22
Got another years ticket on it  :y :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 September 2020, 18:54:32
That's another year before you have to replace it then ;)
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 17 September 2020, 19:46:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 September 2020, 18:54:32
That's another year before you have to replace it then ;)


Yeh that's what the missus said  ;D
Don't want to get to the point were I have to scrap it so i'm going to sort out the wheel arches and other bits and bobs while I look around then sell it on.
They can't be many 3.2 Mv6 estates out there with totally sorted suspension / bushes, a proper manual conversion and once the arches are done, very little rust  :y
164K miles and sweet as a nut engine and LPG if the new owner can be bothered to fit a new LPG tank  :y

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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 September 2020, 18:22:47
Washed and hoovered the inside of both. Reminded myself again that I need to do cambelt kits on both.  ::)
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Post by: 456lbft on 21 September 2020, 10:27:33
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 17 September 2020, 19:46:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 September 2020, 18:54:32
That's another year before you have to replace it then ;)


Yeh that's what the missus said  ;D
Don't want to get to the point were I have to scrap it so i'm going to sort out the wheel arches and other bits and bobs while I look around then sell it on.
They can't be many 3.2 Mv6 estates out there with totally sorted suspension / bushes, a proper manual conversion and once the arches are done, very little rust  :y
164K miles and sweet as a nut engine and LPG if the new owner can be bothered to fit a new LPG tank  :y
I hope you find a good home for it, MV6 Estates are worth preserving :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 21 September 2020, 14:56:42
Quote from: 456lbft on 21 September 2020, 10:27:33
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 17 September 2020, 19:46:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 September 2020, 18:54:32
That's another year before you have to replace it then ;)


Yeh that's what the missus said  ;D
Don't want to get to the point were I have to scrap it so i'm going to sort out the wheel arches and other bits and bobs while I look around then sell it on.
They can't be many 3.2 Mv6 estates out there with totally sorted suspension / bushes, a proper manual conversion and once the arches are done, very little rust  :y
164K miles and sweet as a nut engine and LPG if the new owner can be bothered to fit a new LPG tank  :y
I hope you find a good home for it, MV6 Estates are worth preserving :y


 Yes, should have kept mine, Hindsight. Think it's in Poland now.
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Post by: Rangie on 21 September 2020, 15:29:23
Filled it with diesel & fetched the caravan from storage and driving down to Cornwall..😎
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 September 2020, 18:22:22
Removed the fuel tank from Project Horace (Mk2 Golf with more hole than car). Now just to strip the underseal and cross my fingers I don't have to pick it all up with a dustpan and brush... Or a Henry.
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 21 September 2020, 22:05:33
Drove one of them.
Probably last day of summer here in Ireland so being a man of infinite leisure now  ;D decided to have a little road trip up and over the Caha mountains and home via what is known as the Healey Pass . Almost no vehicles on the 65 miles travelled and absolute silence wherever I stopped with the advantage of a total lack of fellow humans .....Bliss . :y
(https://i.ibb.co/TtqKGnS/DSCF9801-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wCW8Qkr/DSCF9815-2.jpg)
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Post by: Raeturbo on 21 September 2020, 23:48:03
Fu// that’s beautiful, just like my area👍
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 September 2020, 23:48:53
Lovely car, and rather nice surroundings too  :y

I picked the BMW up on Friday and put 600miles on it since. So far I'm very impressed. As a jack of all trades, it's a pretty remarkable vehicle.  8)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2020, 07:32:05
Kerry is a stunningly beautiful place. I think the only place Ive been to that could compare to it is the area around the lakes in Northern Italy.
Beemer looks lovely too.  :y
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 22 September 2020, 08:46:59
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2020, 07:32:05
Kerry is a stunningly beautiful place. I think the only place Ive been to that could compare to it is the area around the lakes in Northern Italy.
Beemer looks lovely too.  :y
Thanks Albs , hope you're well.
Different day here today though ... ::)
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Post by: Rangie on 22 September 2020, 09:16:03
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 21 September 2020, 22:05:33
Drove one of them.
Probably last day of summer here in Ireland so being a man of infinite leisure now  ;D decided to have a little road trip up and over the Caha mountains and home via what is known as the Healey Pass . Almost no vehicles on the 65 miles travelled and absolute silence wherever I stopped with the advantage of a total lack of fellow humans .....Bliss . :y
(https://i.ibb.co/TtqKGnS/DSCF9801-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wCW8Qkr/DSCF9815-2.jpg)
.   
I personally think that is the best looking model BMW have ever made a really beautiful car.
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Post by: luizvivas on 23 September 2020, 16:07:50
Exhaust pipes of 2 1/4 inches and 2X2 rear muffler already corroded by rust, replaced by new pieces of 2.5 inches in diameter and at the end double chrome tips of 3 inches. Music of 3000 engine at the limit of legality.  ;D :D ;D :D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 September 2020, 18:20:10
Cut out a small piece of rust under header tank (so top of inner wing/ wheelarch) and ended up with a hole the size of a £2 coin.
Welded a patch over the hole and repainted the area.
Need to underseal the underneath of it, but that will have to wait for a drier day.
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Post by: luizvivas on 24 September 2020, 13:21:07
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 21 September 2020, 22:05:33
Drove one of them.
Probably last day of summer here in Ireland so being a man of infinite leisure now  ;D decided to have a little road trip up and over the Caha mountains and home via what is known as the Healey Pass . Almost no vehicles on the 65 miles travelled and absolute silence wherever I stopped with the advantage of a total lack of fellow humans .....Bliss . :y
(https://i.ibb.co/TtqKGnS/DSCF9801-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wCW8Qkr/DSCF9815-2.jpg)

What a beautiful place! Typical winding road through the mountains, very common in my state, especially in the central and southern regions.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2020, 18:03:28
A sudden loss of full power reminded me I really need to look at the big black pussy.

Still, the door lock motor eventually arrived, so I also have that to look forward to.  As thats the forth, hopefully it will be the last time I have to do one.
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Post by: Rangie on 24 September 2020, 20:54:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2020, 18:03:28
A sudden loss of full power reminded me I really need to look at the big black pussy.

Still, the door lock motor eventually arrived, so I also have that to look forward to.  As thats the forth, hopefully it will be the last time I have to do one.
.   

Have had all 4 replaced on the RRS be interesting to see how long they last, 2 last year (rears) & had the 2 fronts replaced  last month  when having new discs & pads fitted as they were starting to play up no mention in the service history of them being replaced before, they are a really common fault.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 September 2020, 07:35:13
I am told its the same issue as the Omega one and lots of other marques, not enough wetting current through the switch contacts so they all 'go' at the same time
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 September 2020, 07:49:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 September 2020, 07:35:13
I am told its the same issue as the Omega one and lots of other marques, not enough wetting current through the switch contacts so they all 'go' at the same time
.   

Makes them a nice little earner for whoever produces them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 September 2020, 13:22:19
Part way through the rebuild of the brakes on the Tractor, new shoes being fitted (the old ones contain the 'A' word), full clean, weld up the wear points (it is over 60 years old!), adjust the rod linkage and some paint.

Re-assembly should occur on Sunday.

That's the last of the 'systems' re-built, its onto cosmetics next
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 September 2020, 13:28:16
On the pics you showed us last seemed like the cosmetics were very good indeed.  :y

Or are you a serial tractor renovator?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 September 2020, 15:43:18
Yes good to the gearbox, back end is untouched and the wings are very much 'holey  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 September 2020, 18:17:04
Visited Serek @ SOS and had the front brake pipes and flexi's replaced.

Hopefully all good for the MOT next month now.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2020, 19:51:58
Quote from: Rangie on 25 September 2020, 07:49:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 September 2020, 07:35:13
I am told its the same issue as the Omega one and lots of other marques, not enough wetting current through the switch contacts so they all 'go' at the same time
.   

Makes them a nice little earner for whoever produces them.
Not really, its JLR who make a massive profit on them.  If I were a cynic, I would suggest JLR buy in the shittiest locks they can from Brose due to the massive mark up JLR then charge their dealers for them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 September 2020, 20:34:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 September 2020, 19:51:58
Quote from: Rangie on 25 September 2020, 07:49:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 September 2020, 07:35:13
I am told its the same issue as the Omega one and lots of other marques, not enough wetting current through the switch contacts so they all 'go' at the same time
.   

Makes them a nice little earner for whoever produces them.
Not really, its JLR who make a massive profit on them.  If I were a cynic, I would suggest JLR buy in the shittiest locks they can from Brose due to the massive mark up JLR then charge their dealers for them.
.   


Watched a programme last night about the history of the Range Rover & the host mentioned about Marina door locks being used on the early models , might have been better sticking with those.
At the moment everything is functioning correctly so fingers crossed it lasts a while.😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 September 2020, 21:48:22
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 September 2020, 18:20:10
Cut out a small piece of rust under header tank (so top of inner wing/ wheelarch) and ended up with a hole the size of a £2 coin.
Welded a patch over the hole and repainted the area.
Need to underseal the underneath of it, but that will have to wait for a drier day.

As Im posting pics in another thread, might as well show off my lack of welding skills on this one.
As Webby says " A grinder & paint, can make a welder what he aint".  :)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px7qNvfc/IMG_0728.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34ghcRvC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MGdH2rCz/IMG_0729.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXYkcVQP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9M0MWY2Z/IMG_0730.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgqZhYrL)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2020, 19:04:22
Run out of toys to play with (after the diff exploded on one of the RC cars), so thought I ought to fix the Jaaaagggg.


So replaced the 4th door lock motor.  Sorted out a working Sat Nag with 2020 maps, want to play more but that'll do for now, and might need the skillz and tools of that DTM fella to flash some firmwares.


Started looking at the Restricted Performance (aka, limp), DTC snapshot shows Bank 1 MAF is 3g/S and Bank 2 MAF is 150g/S.  Can't do live data on my digs interface :(, so relying on DTC snapshot.

Swapped MAFs over from side to side, but fault doesn't move with the MAF.  Not sure which MAF is misreading - 3g/S is around 15kg/hr which seems around  right to my mind for a single bank, 150g/s is around 500kg.hr which sounds very high to my mind.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 September 2020, 21:07:10
Successfully ignored the Omega yet again! Took the 960 for a drive round and booked it in for the M.o.T. on 9th October.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2020, 22:03:42
Drove it and put petrol in it then drove it some more.

Might wash it on Wednesday...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 September 2020, 07:50:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2020, 19:04:22
Run out of toys to play with (after the diff exploded on one of the RC cars), so thought I ought to fix the Jaaaagggg.


So replaced the 4th door lock motor.  Sorted out a working Sat Nag with 2020 maps, want to play more but that'll do for now, and might need the skillz and tools of that DTM fella to flash some firmwares.


Started looking at the Restricted Performance (aka, limp), DTC snapshot shows Bank 1 MAF is 3g/S and Bank 2 MAF is 150g/S.  Can't do live data on my digs interface :(, so relying on DTC snapshot.

Swapped MAFs over from side to side, but fault doesn't move with the MAF.  Not sure which MAF is misreading - 3g/S is around 15kg/hr which seems around  right to my mind for a single bank, 150g/s is around 500kg.hr which sounds very high to my mind.

Two things to remember.

1) Its a diesel, so no throttle valve, its guzzling air proportional to the rpm and will be much higher than you are used to on a petrol engine (which does have a throttle valve)

2) I was at Upper Hayford yesterday getting another new Velar, I could have popped the kit round had I known  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 12:16:26
TOPix does seem to imply there is a throttle valve in the throttle body.  Not sure why on a diesel, but it is French/American, so all bets are off ;D. Need to look further, but I'm convinced I'm missing some documents from workshop manual.

Checked inlets, I'm about 80% sure they are fine WRT the normal failure areas, but impossible to visually see those areas due to some insulation that cant be moved enough without the full strip down. Guessing I would hear it, even on idle?

Need to get some live data, which might mean some DTM magic, as my Mongoose lead doesn't allow live data in SDD.  I need 3 IAM modules firmware updated and reset as well, though thats definitely not any form of priority, as I do now have a completely working one with 2020 maps and 2014 Gracenote.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 12:19:26
Can't find the air intake diagram. I know I've got it, as I've read it before.

When operating on primary turbo only, does any air flow through Bank 2 MAF?  As my snapshot data always show MAF2 at low airflow, 3g/s (about 15kg/hr), RPM normally around the 2000-2500rpm range, so borderline if the 2nd turbo is enabled.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2020, 12:29:44
Surely not much point in having Bank 2 sensors on a V6 if the only work at higher rpm :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 12:39:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2020, 12:29:44
Surely not much point in having Bank 2 sensors on a V6 if the only work at higher rpm :-\
Eh? Why not.  The ECU still needs to know what's happening...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2020, 13:39:00
Presumably both banks are pulling in air to combust the fuel regardless of rpm ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 September 2020, 14:00:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 12:16:26
TOPix does seem to imply there is a throttle valve in the throttle body.  Not sure why on a diesel, but it is French/American, so all bets are off ;D. Need to look further, but I'm convinced I'm missing some documents from workshop manual.

The throttle is used mainly for stopping (anti shuffer), it gits fiddled with a bit for DPF re-gen and EGR
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 September 2020, 14:03:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2020, 13:39:00
Presumably both banks are pulling in air to combust the fuel regardless of rpm ::)

Twin 'parallel' independent turbos, one per bank  (rather than a twin series turbo running on all banks), they will spool differently with slightly different boost pressures so you weight the air independently
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 14:20:27
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 29 September 2020, 14:03:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2020, 13:39:00
Presumably both banks are pulling in air to combust the fuel regardless of rpm ::)

Twin 'parallel' independent turbos, one per bank  (rather than a twin series turbo running on all banks), they will spool differently with slightly different boost pressures so you weight the air independently
The secondary turbo gets no airflow under the RPM is high, a set of valves shut it off, so as to increase air speed through the variable vane primary turbo.

What I'm not sure of, because I can't find the right doc, does that mean that the feed to the secondary turbo is stopped, and all air to the cylinders (via the primary turbo) is fed via a single MAF ?  Which could explain why one MAF has a high airflow and the other looks idle.  Which allows me to rule that out as a fault :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 14:27:41
Found the doc

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/TDV6Turbo.JPG)

So looks like until it decides that its better to spool up the secondary turbo, that MAF will not see any airflow.  So the low MAF readings are to be expected.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 14:30:43
For my benefit, doc is called

FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - TURBOCHARGER - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL  TURBOCHARGER - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 September 2020, 16:17:29
Yes based on that you would expect low readings on one and high on the other, should change with revs.

On the above there is likely a variable vane turbo which will boost at low revs and a waste gate controlled turbo which spins at higher revs.

You could momentarily actuate the waste gate and check the MAF reading increases
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2020, 16:55:27
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 29 September 2020, 16:17:29
Yes based on that you would expect low readings on one and high on the other, should change with revs.

On the above there is likely a variable vane turbo which will boost at low revs and a waste gate controlled turbo which spins at higher revs.

You could momentarily actuate the waste gate and check the MAF reading increases
Primary turbo is indeed variable vane, secondary is wastegate.

Sadly, my lead for SDD does not allow "Measurements" (aka live data to you and me), hence stuck with looking at what was recorded at the point of the DTC being raised.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2020, 20:35:50
Looking at that diagram, each side feeds a turbo, one for lower rpm and one for higher... Presumably to reduce lag and broaden the torque curve :-\

Is this done for packaging purposes? Would've expected to see a small turbo feeding a larger one on each bank...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 September 2020, 07:37:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2020, 20:35:50
Looking at that diagram, each side feeds a turbo, one for lower rpm and one for higher... Presumably to reduce lag and broaden the torque curve :-\

Is this done for packaging purposes? Would've expected to see a small turbo feeding a larger one on each bank...

That would offer no benefit (four turbos are not needed to deliver the required torque) whilst adding cost, weight and reducing reliability  :y

Also, RPM is not actually that key to any of the operation, the variable vane can boost independent of RPM and then the waste gate derivative can add extra if needed. Modern turbo setups are designed such that they respond to demand  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 September 2020, 08:29:58
On the 3.0 xf only the big turbo is used when plodding about, the small one coming in to assist on demand.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2020, 12:53:43
Quote from: Raeturbo on 30 September 2020, 08:29:58
On the 3.0 xf only the big turbo is used when plodding about, the small one coming in to assist on demand.
Which is the same setup on the XJ tractor.  Secondary only spools up when the Primary starts to run out of puff :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2020, 12:59:02
Feel we* are making progress on this now.  Gone from depression yesterday at the thought of replacing the inlet manifolds - which is probably a job too big for me currently - to a more optimistic view it might be something else.

Having looked at videos of split manifolds, I can see no sign of my insulation moving on lift off.


*Me doing the monkey work, Marks "Remote Diagnostics" DTM Ltd pulling the strings ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 13:30:14
Got an MOT pass on the E Class.

Just advisories on front and rear disks, so need to weigh up options there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 September 2020, 13:40:41
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 13:30:14
Got an MOT pass on the E Class.

Just advisories on front and rear disks, so need to weigh up options there
Merc service parts are sometimes pretty reasonable, so always worth a call to the dealer. Even if you then decline their offer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 13:42:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2020, 13:40:41
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 13:30:14
Got an MOT pass on the E Class.

Just advisories on front and rear disks, so need to weigh up options there
Merc service parts are sometimes pretty reasonable, so always worth a call to the dealer. Even if you then decline their offer :y

Will do,

ATE disks and pads all round from ECP came in about £360 as a starting point.
Ill see what the parts are, or the whole job at indy and take it from there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:28:00
Mercedes brakes are similarly priced to VX ones unless you're buying for something like the S65 or GL63 ;)

Eurocraparts only worth considering during one of their better sales, but only if you can buy decent brands from them in the sale.

Ate discs and Jurid pads, although both retail for as much as genuine bits, so shop carefully  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 14:37:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:28:00
Mercedes brakes are similarly priced to VX ones unless you're buying for something like the S65 or GL63 ;)

Eurocraparts only worth considering during one of their better sales, but only if you can buy decent brands from them in the sale.

Ate discs and Jurid pads, although both retail for as much as genuine bits, so shop carefully  :y

cheers, good to know
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:42:02
Do you have the genuine part numbers?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 14:52:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:42:02
Do you have the genuine part numbers?

Not yet, not in a particular rush, the car barely moves these days, and if I could think how to best replace it, I'd prob not be doing em at all
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:55:49
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 14:52:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:42:02
Do you have the genuine part numbers?

Not yet, not in a particular rush, the car barely moves these days, and if I could think how to best replace it, I'd prob not be doing em at all
Do you have access to the numbers?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 14:59:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:55:49
Quote from: Jimbob on 30 September 2020, 14:52:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 14:42:02
Do you have the genuine part numbers?

Not yet, not in a particular rush, the car barely moves these days, and if I could think how to best replace it, I'd prob not be doing em at all
Do you have access to the numbers?

Nope, not ever downloaded any systems as not needed em before now!
Only thing I sussed was how to do a free sat nav update :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 16:41:48
Can look them up if you like... Pm the chassis number and I'll dig them out ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 17:20:12
Tried, without success, to change the cambelt on the Omega. e had any problems on the rare occasions I  have done them before, but got in a right old muddle today for some reason.
First issue was when fitting the belt the marks on the belt wouldnt remotely line up with the cams. I know the belt markings arent critical ,but I was still a bit puzzled by it.
I followed the DVD as usual and thought I had it all fitted correctly,but when I started to rotate the crank at the end, the o/s inlet cam spun forwards 3 or 4 teeth in the belt !
Started again and got to the same point again, but not very confident its all ok. Then it started raining so I packed in for the day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 17:27:48
Did you tighten the top idler after adjusting it? Or swap the new pullies onto the original plates :-\

I find that they're either straightforward or a complete bastid. All you can do is reset and try again.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 18:18:24
Yep, top idler arrow set to 12 o,clock, then tighten the 13mm nut. Bottom one anti clockwise until marking lines up with the top of the notch. All tightened to 40nm. Didnt swap anything over as the new backplate etc. al looked the same as what I was taking off.  Dont know where I went wrong tbh.
Will try again, tomorow - if its dry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 18:42:00
Didn't adjust the top pulley then?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 September 2020, 19:49:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 18:18:24
Yep, top idler arrow set to 12 o,clock, then tighten the 13mm nut. Bottom one anti clockwise until marking lines up with the top of the notch. All tightened to 40nm. Didnt swap anything over as the new backplate etc. al looked the same as what I was taking off.  Dont know where I went wrong tbh.
Will try again, tomorow - if its dry.

Shouldn't the top idler be set to 8 o'clock' ish and then tighten the bolt whilst holding the large nut in position.
The adjuster is turned to new belt position and held in position with an Allen key and then tightened up by the 13mm nut. It's imperative that the large idler nut is held whilst tightening the top idler bolt, as failure to do so can loosen the other, as they turn in opposite directions. 
I've got a load of photos from when I've done mine in the past so if you need any visual guides just give me a shout.
Good luck for the next attempt.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 September 2020, 20:25:22
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 17:20:12
........
First issue was when fitting the belt the marks on the belt wouldnt remotely line up with the cams. I know the belt markings arent critical ,but I was still a bit puzzled by it.
I followed the DVD as usual ........

If yours is a 3.2 with a non-adjustable lower idler, remember that you'll have to feed the belt anti-clockwise. If I recall, the DVD is showing two adjustable idlers on a 3.0 V6, on which the belt is fed clockwise. That doesn't work too well with the lower fixed idler so you need to feed it anti-clockwise.  :y
Apologies if that was obvious to you.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 20:49:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 18:42:00
Didn't adjust the top pulley then?  :-\

Adjust the top pulley ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 20:55:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 30 September 2020, 19:49:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 18:18:24
Yep, top idler arrow set to 12 o,clock, then tighten the 13mm nut. Bottom one anti clockwise until marking lines up with the top of the notch. All tightened to 40nm. Didnt swap anything over as the new backplate etc. al looked the same as what I was taking off.  Dont know where I went wrong tbh.
Will try again, tomorow - if its dry.

Shouldn't the top idler be set to 8 o'clock' ish and then tighten the bolt whilst holding the large nut in position.
The adjuster is turned to new belt position and held in position with an Allen key and then tightened up by the 13mm nut. It's imperative that the large idler nut is held whilst tightening the top idler bolt, as failure to do so can loosen the other, as they turn in opposite directions. 
I've got a load of photos from when I've done mine in the past so if you need any visual guides just give me a shout.
Good luck for the next attempt.  :y
Im pretty certain the DVD says and shows it being held at 12 o clock with the 30mm spanner, while the centre bolt is tightened.
Lower one turn with an allen key until the mark is in line with top of the notch, then tighten the 13mm nut while holding allen key in position.
Didnt feed the belt anti clockwise, did it as per the DVD. Maybe thats where I went wrong ?
Will try again tomorrow, if its dry, and report back.

Thanks for all the advice / info. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 September 2020, 21:00:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 September 2020, 12:59:02
Feel we* are making progress on this now.  Gone from depression yesterday at the thought of replacing the inlet manifolds - which is probably a job too big for me currently - to a more optimistic view it might be something else.

Having looked at videos of split manifolds, I can see no sign of my insulation moving on lift off.


*Me doing the monkey work, Marks "Remote Diagnostics" DTM Ltd pulling the strings ;D

                 Mm, my son had to replace the two inlet manifolds after getting it mapped, cost about £1600 all in cash I think with the timing belt done at the same time. Must say these are quite common for  cracking the manifolds even on standard boost pressures, and as far as I know I don’t think JLR  have modified them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 September 2020, 21:42:12
You of course ment to say Peugeot have not modified them  :y

(They have done mods, no idea if it fixes it)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 September 2020, 21:54:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 20:55:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 30 September 2020, 19:49:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 18:18:24
Yep, top idler arrow set to 12 o,clock, then tighten the 13mm nut. Bottom one anti clockwise until marking lines up with the top of the notch. All tightened to 40nm. Didnt swap anything over as the new backplate etc. al looked the same as what I was taking off.  Dont know where I went wrong tbh.
Will try again, tomorow - if its dry.

Shouldn't the top idler be set to 8 o'clock' ish and then tighten the bolt whilst holding the large nut in position.
The adjuster is turned to new belt position and held in position with an Allen key and then tightened up by the 13mm nut. It's imperative that the large idler nut is held whilst tightening the top idler bolt, as failure to do so can loosen the other, as they turn in opposite directions. 
I've got a load of photos from when I've done mine in the past so if you need any visual guides just give me a shout.
Good luck for the next attempt.  :y
Im pretty certain the DVD says and shows it being held at 12 o clock with the 30mm spanner, while the centre bolt is tightened.
Lower one turn with an allen key until the mark is in line with top of the notch, then tighten the 13mm nut while holding allen key in position.
Didnt feed the belt anti clockwise, did it as per the DVD. Maybe thats where I went wrong ?
Will try again tomorrow, if its dry, and report back.

Thanks for all the advice / info. :y

If the lower idler is fixed, as in non-adjustable, do the initial set-up (cam locks, crank lock) as per DVD. When fitting the belt anti-clockwise, fit the belt on the crank, wedge it in place and then back off the crank one tooth. This allows you to fit the belt anti-clockwise over the lower idler, over cams 4 and 3, under the top idler and then around cams 2 and 1 and then around the adjuster and back to the crank. Making sure that the belt doesn't move out of the cam 4 teeth/crank teeth, rotate the crank lock back on to the water pump and lock it down. This method will hold the belt correct from the crank to cam 4 and 3, meaning that the only adjustment required is for cams 2 and 1 and this is done from the upper idler, followed by the tensioner.
Hope that helps, as you won't be able to pull the belt anti-clockwise over the lower idler to cam 4 easily any other way.  :y  Although not overly important, it will be interesting to see if the lines match this time around.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 22:03:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 20:49:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 18:42:00
Didn't adjust the top pulley then?  :-\

Adjust the top pulley ?
Yup :y

Done once the belt is on as you check the cam positions ;)

Likewise the lower pulley if it's adjustable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 23:13:14
You mean the top tensioner pulley with the 30mm nut I assume ? If so, yes it was adjusted with the arrow at the 12 o,clock position. :y

YZ250. Thanks.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2020, 23:33:47
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 23:13:14
You mean the top tensioner pulley with the 30mm nut I assume ? If so, yes it was adjusted with the arrow at the 12 o,clock position. :y

YZ250. Thanks.  :y
That's the starting point ;)

You rotate it either way to set the 1/2 cams against the timing gauge ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 September 2020, 23:34:33
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 30 September 2020, 21:42:12
You of course ment to say Peugeot have not modified them  :y

(They have done mods, no idea if it fixes it)
                 :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2020, 13:36:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 30 September 2020, 21:42:12
You of course ment to say Peugeot have not modified them  :y

(They have done mods, no idea if it fixes it)
Modified to provide thicker plastic and a more gentle radius in the problem area, not quite sure when the mods where brought in though. The oft quoted TSB is from April 2015.
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2020, 13:39:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 23:13:14
You mean the top tensioner pulley with the 30mm nut I assume ? If so, yes it was adjusted with the arrow at the 12 o,clock position. :y

YZ250. Thanks.  :y
Actual position depends on the backplate.  Initial position is to make it as loose as possible for fitting.  So on some backplates, wher ethe top idler is in a different position, 2 o'clock is the start point.

Tightened in direction of arrow, must not tighten beyond "6 hours" (ie, 6 o'clock or 8 o'clock) of loosest point, else it will come undone in service.

Hope that clarifies?
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Post by: Nick W on 01 October 2020, 13:55:18
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 September 2020, 23:13:14
You mean the top tensioner pulley with the 30mm nut I assume ? If so, yes it was adjusted with the arrow at the 12 o,clock position. :y

YZ250. Thanks.  :y


I think you've misunderstood what you're aiming for.


It doesn't matter much where the top and N/S pulley marks are pointing if the cams are timed accurately and the tensioner is correct. 


You want each of the adjustable pulleys in the  centre of their arcs on the beltwhen the belt is fitted and the locks are in place. Tighten their retaining bolts, remove the locks and turn the crank through two rotations to check and adjust the timing. Keep doing that until it's right. Then you adjust the tensioner, check the timing again, and call it done.


If the adjustable pulleys stop tightening the belt you need to reposition the belt and/or a pulley. Tightening the lower, N/S pulley should pull all four cams around, so you do that first. If it isn't adjustable cams 3&4 need to be right from the start, which is why you route the belt anti-clockwise with these parts. The upper pulley should only affect cams 1&2, so you do that next. These are tricky to do if you're using a standard 30mm spanner instead of the tool supplied in most kits.
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Post by: Entwood on 01 October 2020, 14:23:52
I always found the fastest and easiest way was to get Daz to do it for me .... :)  Never failed !!
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Post by: Rangie on 01 October 2020, 14:48:49
Been chauffered around by SWMBO in her Subaru as I have injured my right shoulder ( rotator cuff strain) by heavens it's painful.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 15:48:50
Lower n/s pulley isnt adjustable on later versions. And yes Im using a 30mm ring spanner which is pretty awkward.
Im so pissed off with it at the moment, because Ive never had a problem doing it before. Although the last time was over 4 years ago.
Previously I have followed the DVD parrot fashion and its always been fine.
Not sure whether to start from scratch and follow the DVD again, or put together the info in this thread and try all of that.
DVD shows fitting the belt clockwise, and Im pretty sure thats how I did it to this car last time.  :-\

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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 16:50:58
I think AI have just found the problem. Backplate is different to the old one.  :-[ ::)
Have swapped the pulleys over to the old one, and will start again now.  ::)
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Post by: YZ250 on 01 October 2020, 16:58:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 15:48:50
Lower n/s pulley isnt adjustable on later versions. ......

DVD shows fitting the belt clockwise, and Im pretty sure thats how I did it to this car last time.  :-\

The engine shown in the DVD has two adjustable idlers, so they have a means of creating slack between the locked crank and cam 4. You don't have that luxury with one adjustable idler so if you follow the anti-clockwise instructions, when you have returned the crank to its locking position, the tension alone will hold the belt in place between cam 4 and the crank. You then only have to adjust cam 2 and 1. If you do it this way it will become apparent why the top idler lands around the 7 o'clock/8 o'clock position. If you go clockwise you will end up with slack between cam 4 and the crank once rotated.  :y

Edit:
Just seen the backplate update but if you do as suggested on here you won't go far wrong. As I had a 3.2 I used the DVD as a guide on what to remove and the set-up but had to ignore it when it came to fitting the belt, as I had to go anti-clockwise.
Good luck.  :y

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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 17:25:31
Ok got the belt back on and was just about to query the arrow on the upper idler now being at 8 o,clock rather than 12 as shown in the DVD.
I think you may have answered that.Will now take TB,s advice,move the arrow round a max. of 6 hours, and see how it goes from there.
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Post by: Nick W on 01 October 2020, 17:42:48
If the belt has got loose at any point, then starting from scratch is the way to do it. It means you can methodically do each stage, and know you're starting from the correct place. :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2020, 17:49:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 17:25:31
Ok got the belt back on and was just about to query the arrow on the upper idler now being at 8 o,clock rather than 12 as shown in the DVD.
I think you may have answered that.Will now take TB,s advice,move the arrow round a max. of 6 hours, and see how it goes from there.
Are 100% certain that the backing plate is the same? Casting number needs to be exactly the same.

The "6 hours" is the scope of adjustment, not a target ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2020, 17:54:11
Took it for a varied test drive on main roads and tiny lanes (it actually looks like I've been rallying in it), and no sign yet of a Restricted Performance warning.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 18:48:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2020, 17:49:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 17:25:31
Ok got the belt back on and was just about to query the arrow on the upper idler now being at 8 o,clock rather than 12 as shown in the DVD.
I think you may have answered that.Will now take TB,s advice,move the arrow round a max. of 6 hours, and see how it goes from there.
Are 100% certain that the backing plate is the same? Casting number needs to be exactly the same.

The "6 hours" is the scope of adjustment, not a target ;)

Backing plate on the new kit was different to the old one, hence my problems. I swapped the idler & tensioner from the new one onto the old one and started again. Belt is back on now everything lined up, and locking kit still in place on cams / crank.
Left it at that for the moment as my back feels knackered and light was starting to go.
Weather girl said its going to rain for days on end from tonight, so dont know when I will be able to get it finished.
Not overly worried as I dont need to use it. As long as Keith B isnt in a desperate hurry for his locking kit back.

Thanks, that confirms what I thought.
   :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2020, 19:13:18
Sometimes taking a step back is all that's needed ;) The last two I did were a bit of a struggle, albeit for different reasons and nothing a cuppa and a head scratch couldn't solve :D

Sounds like you're winning with it now though :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2020, 19:47:12
I think so. Only fly in the ointment might be when the cams spun round, due to belt not being tensioned correctly, if they whacked the top of the pistons and did some damage.
I would guess probably not, but wont be happy until it fires up and runs sweetly.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2020, 21:28:51
No harm no foul ;)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 October 2020, 07:37:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2020, 17:54:11
Took it for a varied test drive on main roads and tiny lanes (it actually looks like I've been rallying in it), and no sign yet of a Restricted Performance warning.

Easy and cheap fix then  :y
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Post by: YZ250 on 02 October 2020, 12:53:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2020, 17:54:11
Took it for a varied test drive on main roads and tiny lanes (it actually looks like I've been rallying in it), and no sign yet of a Restricted Performance warning.

I quite often get the 'Restricted Performance' warning, but it has nothing to do with error codes, and more to do with Mrs YZ being sat next to me.  ::)   :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2020, 13:39:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 October 2020, 12:53:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2020, 17:54:11
Took it for a varied test drive on main roads and tiny lanes (it actually looks like I've been rallying in it), and no sign yet of a Restricted Performance warning.

I quite often get the 'Restricted Performance' warning, but it has nothing to do with error codes, and more to do with Mrs YZ being sat next to me.  ::)   :)
Mrs TB knows the speed into corners is inversely proportional to the level of her grumbling about it ;D

I suspect that swhy she has a bee in her bonnet over the lack of a grab handle for the front seat passenger in the XJ
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2020, 13:41:47
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 October 2020, 07:37:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2020, 17:54:11
Took it for a varied test drive on main roads and tiny lanes (it actually looks like I've been rallying in it), and no sign yet of a Restricted Performance warning.

Easy and cheap fix then  :y
Indeed, though I am tempted to buy a new* one, because of my doubts over sealants and chemical metal ;D

Made it to the chippy and back last night as well, although thats probably a 2 mile run, if that.


*New or "new to the car" is undecided. Possibly latter if its just something to stay on the shelf on the offchance the Sikaflex lets go.
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Post by: TheBoy on 03 October 2020, 10:14:50
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 October 2020, 07:37:40
Easy and cheap fix then  :y
The £6.99 fix is still holding, and survived another short trip :).

So I'm pretty confident that was the issue, esp given the visible movement that was visible in that video I showed you, and the fact it mostly separated on removal.

With all the chemical metal applied round it to give a bit of mechanical strength, its not pretty.  I suppose a bit of black paint would improve that a bit, or might even be covered by the engine cover when I pop that back on.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 04 October 2020, 00:12:44
Nice one👍😂
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 October 2020, 16:31:06
On the project car, attempted fitting replacement genuine GM virtually new headlights. Couldn't get the adjustment anything like it should be, to me it looks like they aren't RHD. Put old headlights back in, adjuster broke on both of them refitting the bulbs, found another set of headlights which were better and had new adjusters fitted so fitted them, adjusters need a helping hand from the rear and can't get the level right on them so have set them low.

Bit of a crossroads now with it all, no new headlights available, no decent used headlights, i'm sick to death of trying to make decent pairs and replacing the adjusters. i'm considering taking the set of out of the daily and fitting them as I have to go to Scotland in a weeks time...  :(
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2020, 17:48:22
You did adjust the bar for the beam pattern?

I know you know your way around them, so only ask incase you overlooked it in the moment  ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 October 2020, 20:01:53
Cheers Al, yep did try in both positions but made no difference (I believe it just cancels the kickups for continental use). The problem is centering the beam, if I adjust the beam left/right for correct alignment I then can't get them low enough, if I sacrifice the central point I can get them nearly level.

The sad bit now is that most headlights have brittle cog drive on the back, I can find no replacement parts for that even from Hella...
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2020, 20:05:14
Swap the new lenses onto the old lamps :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 October 2020, 20:36:58
Adjusters broke on the old ones when I swapped the bulbs back in  :'(

Nothing is simple is it!  ;D

EDIT: Oh and the white plastic / abs cogs are brittle and broken so can't refurbish this set of headlights.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2020, 21:40:18
New lenses will still be useful ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 October 2020, 21:46:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2020, 21:40:18
New lenses will still be useful ;)

Yes proper D2S and E marked lenses so should be able to make a decent pair of headlights up if I can find some headlights with white cogs that are ok.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 October 2020, 07:47:19
I found some aluminium adjusters when tidying at the weekend if they are of use.

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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 October 2020, 07:48:31
More tractor work, new PTO seal fitted, most of the back end now in primer.

Needs a new clutch pedal bush and PTO selector shaft seal, will get those done on Thursday.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2020, 14:38:02
About to go out and get back on the cambelt change. Hopefully more straightforward this time.  ::)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2020, 18:37:23
Actually had a bit of time this morning to revisit the Omega cambelt. Started from scratch and fited the belt anti clockwise as advised by YZ250. all went straightforward and cams all perfectly timed up. Checked all bolts torqued up properly and had a cup of tea.
Im still convinced I did it clockwise, last time I did it just over 4 years ago.  :-\
Was then going to get stuck into reassembling everything between showers, but got roped into moving some bags of soil for swmbo.
Did my back a serious mischief in the process and called it a day. ::)
Now back on nights for four nights, so its probably going to be the weekend before its up and running. How can a simple job manage to run into a week ?  ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 October 2020, 18:46:27
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2020, 18:37:23
How can a simple job manage to run into a week ?  ::)
That reminds me, I really, really must refit the engine cover to the XJ.  Or maybe I should string that out for another week ;D
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Post by: Keith ABS on 06 October 2020, 18:57:31
 Had the Mundano in to the garage today to fit front struts, top mounts, front pads, rear shocks, drivers knee air bag, intercooler to turbo hose and injector leak off pipe clip. Had a phone call, front pads are wrong, intercooler hose wrong despite suppling the reg to the suppliers to get correct fitment. Got home tonight and could smell diesel and found the leak off pipe retainer had failed, again. Four new ones now fitted and they still wont hold the pipe. Back to the wooden wedge to hold it in. And the knee air bag fault has come back again. And people ask me why I cant stand Fords. Just cant quite put my finger on it really.........Anyone got a bit of petrol and a match?.............
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Post by: Nick W on 06 October 2020, 19:01:53
You need to own and maintain a Renault to rebalance your perspective!
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2020, 19:09:42
Quote from: Nick W on 06 October 2020, 19:01:53
You need to own and maintain a Renault to rebalance your perspective!
Doesn't seem to have helped Albs any...  ::)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2020, 19:27:59
Im tempted to say it has ben pretty reliable so far, but the way my luck is at the minute, Im going to keep my mouth shut.  :-X ::)
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Post by: Keith ABS on 08 October 2020, 19:26:18
  I made that mistake once many years ago
Still not found a box of matches and some petrol yet for this Mundano
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2020, 20:20:29
Drove it to work. Which was nice.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 08 October 2020, 20:33:14
Been losing water for a while, couldn’t find where the hell it was coming from but finally found it to be top hose, tiny split on the lower part. Do they still do new ones?
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Post by: Nick W on 08 October 2020, 20:40:21
Quote from: Raeturbo on 08 October 2020, 20:33:14
Been losing water for a while, couldn’t find where the hell it was coming from but finally found it to be top hose, tiny split on the lower part. Do they still do new ones?


It's several years since I bought mine, and they had to order it. Cost £23, which was a good deal. I find they rot at the engine end where they've been soaked in oil from leaky cam covers - another reason to fix that problem!
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Post by: VXL V6 on 08 October 2020, 20:50:54
One of my son's Uni housemates is creating some prototype replacements for the failing headlight rear adjuster cogs....

(https://i.ibb.co/3pb6YZN/Adjuster-1.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/S6zZ22j/Adjuster-2.jpg)
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Post by: Nick W on 08 October 2020, 21:07:39
I found it wasn't the gearteeth that failed, but that it spun on the shaft. A really good brand of epoxy was necessary to make them work again.


But this is just the sort of thing 3D printers are good for, and every time I see this sort of job I think I ought to get mine working
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Post by: pscocoa on 08 October 2020, 21:13:12
Daughter's focus titanium tailgate trim has come off (possible attempted theft but not sure). Phoned Ford - £248 + vat for the part!! Ebay has a copy for £29.50. Main problem is it houses 2 number plate lights and electric boot release- takes a lot of strain for a rather weak component
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Post by: Nick W on 08 October 2020, 21:17:27
Quote from: pscocoa on 08 October 2020, 21:13:12
Daughter's focus titanium tailgate trim has come off (possible attempted theft but not sure). Phoned Ford - £248 + vat for the part!! Ebay has a copy for £29.50. Main problem is it houses 2 number plate lights and electric boot release- takes a lot of strain for a rather weak component


Perhaps you could help it with a little trim-tape, or even blobs of hot glue?
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Post by: BazaJT on 08 October 2020, 21:19:23
First generation Qasquai are prone to that happening,not heard of it happening to Focus though[doesn't mean it can't happen to them of course]
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Post by: VXL V6 on 08 October 2020, 21:21:26
Quote from: Nick W on 08 October 2020, 21:07:39
I found it wasn't the gearteeth that failed, but that it spun on the shaft. A really good brand of epoxy was necessary to make them work again.


But this is just the sort of thing 3D printers are good for, and every time I see this sort of job I think I ought to get mine working

What i've found is the original (Nylon?) ones are now getting very brittle after at least 17 years of road spray blowing over them and the constant heating and cooling. The shaft is also rusted on a couple of the spare parts headlights I have kicking around here and that causes it to seize where it goes through the headlight housing and force the cog to slip which makes the hole wider (See the white one in the pic for this).

The idea for a permanent solution would be to make them out of aluminium, use an aluminium adjuster internally then hopefully it would never break again. Obviously there's a very limited market for these but if it fixes my headlights permanently and if any one else has the same problem at least there is a solution.
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Post by: pscocoa on 09 October 2020, 00:25:52
Quote from: Nick W on 08 October 2020, 21:17:27
Quote from: pscocoa on 08 October 2020, 21:13:12
Daughter's focus titanium tailgate trim has come off (possible attempted theft but not sure). Phoned Ford - £248 + vat for the part!! Ebay has a copy for £29.50. Main problem is it houses 2 number plate lights and electric boot release- takes a lot of strain for a rather weak component


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

Thanks - tried a couple of things but the strip takes the weight of the tailgate when you lift it. If I glue then potential problems if tailgate release had to be changed but with the age of car it may be I will do something like this.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 October 2020, 07:48:24
Quote from: pscocoa on 09 October 2020, 00:25:52
Quote from: Nick W on 08 October 2020, 21:17:27
Quote from: pscocoa on 08 October 2020, 21:13:12
Daughter's focus titanium tailgate trim has come off (possible attempted theft but not sure). Phoned Ford - £248 + vat for the part!! Ebay has a copy for £29.50. Main problem is it houses 2 number plate lights and electric boot release- takes a lot of strain for a rather weak component


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

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

The fact there is a pattern one on ebay for only a few pounds gives a hint on how common the failure might be?
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 October 2020, 16:30:12
Just finished replacing the adjusters in a pair of Ebay Headlights I purchased, have re-used the lenses from the failed set which are in great condition so just letting the sealant go off overnight then i'll start building them back up tomorrow.

A big thankyou to Mark for the aluminium adjusters, I'm very grateful!  :y

So I should hopefully now have headlights I can adjust 'something like' and the local MOT centre can fine tune for the MOT 

....Oh and i've got 3 pairs of headlights to experiment on with the new prototype cogs when I'm allowed to use the oven again  ::) ;D

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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 October 2020, 16:41:16
A combination of a bad back and a run of nights stopped play during cambelt change. Started cleaning and reassembling everything a couple of hours ago, but rain has stopped play again.
If I get an hour or two of dry weather tomorrow it should be up and running again - fingers crossed.
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Post by: pscocoa on 10 October 2020, 16:48:29
Waiting for following day delivery from interparts - I have a tracking no. but no idea who carrier is. Focus stripped out ready.
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Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2020, 17:08:18
Finally got round to putting the engine cover back on the Shaguar :)

Topped up the fluids in the Omega, and topped up the electricity in the Battlebus.
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Post by: Rangie on 10 October 2020, 17:41:27
Filled the Subaru up with fuel & had a run into Stamford very pleasant.
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Post by: BazaJT on 11 October 2020, 10:22:46
Had the 960 in for M.o.T. on Friday which it failed on handbrake efficiency.Other than that it had a clean sweep not even an advisory.Going to try adjusting first[lever goes to 9 clicks at present,but if it needs new shoes they're only £14+shrapnel per set so not an expensive fix.Not at all bad for a 25yr old car I don't think.
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Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2020, 15:41:34
Took the Pussy for a run, as its only done short trips for the last month of so.

Also took the Battlebus for a small 20m run, as god only knows when that did more than 50yrds ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2020, 17:17:00
Finally got the Omega all back together after the cambelt change. Checked everything was plugged in and connected etc.turned the key and it fired up straight away.
And its running as lumpy as my old Mums porridge.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 October 2020, 17:26:43
Fitted refurbished headlights. Hopefully these will adjust as required.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 October 2020, 18:01:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 October 2020, 15:41:34
Took the Pussy for a run, as its only done short trips for the last month of so.

Also took the Battlebus for a small 20m run, as god only knows when that did more than 50yrds ;D
Isn't 20m LESS than 50yds :-\
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 October 2020, 18:02:01
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2020, 17:17:00
Finally got the Omega all back together after the cambelt change. Checked everything was plugged in and connected etc.turned the key and it fired up straight away.
And its running as lumpy as my old Mums porridge.  :'( :'( :'(
Any codes?
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2020, 18:26:44
Nope just tried that. Just lifted plenum back off t check O rings seated properly. All looks ok too. Visually checked everything plugged in, connected etc. and all looks ok.
I will have to strip it down again and recheck timing. I have a suspicion its not that though, it looked spot on before the cover went back on. When I was trying to time it up with the wrong backing plate the drivers side cams kept slipping on the belt and turned almost a quarter turn when they did. I suspect one or two valves may have slightly bent. I hope Im wrong. :( :'(
I suppose a compression test is the only way to find out. Will try and get a run out to buy one in the morning.
Back to work for 4 nights tomorrow night, so progress will be slow again. ::)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 11 October 2020, 21:44:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 October 2020, 17:26:43
Fitted refurbished headlights. Hopefully these will adjust as required.
Well pretty happy with the alignment without any adjustments as yet.

I marked the the adjuster threads with a pen so I could wind the new adjuster up to the markings. This seems to have worked well for the initial setup *

* No pedestrians or oncoming vehicles were dazzled in this experiment  ;D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 October 2020, 07:45:05
Prepared and sprayed the Dexta's bottom, its now a shiny Empire Blue like the rest of it.

Just need some new wings and to check the half shaft seals now there is oil in the back axle.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2020, 12:52:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2020, 18:26:44
Nope just tried that. Just lifted plenum back off t check O rings seated properly. All looks ok too. Visually checked everything plugged in, connected etc. and all looks ok.
I will have to strip it down again and recheck timing. I have a suspicion its not that though, it looked spot on before the cover went back on. When I was trying to time it up with the wrong backing plate the drivers side cams kept slipping on the belt and turned almost a quarter turn when they did. I suspect one or two valves may have slightly bent. I hope Im wrong. :( :'(
I suppose a compression test is the only way to find out. Will try and get a run out to buy one in the morning.
Back to work for 4 nights tomorrow night, so progress will be slow again. ::)

Got a compression tester this morning. Just used it on 135 bank. Figures from front to rear were 150, 170, 180.  Is the 150 a very bad sign or just wear and tear after 188k miles ?  Could it indicate a bent valve for example or would that be likely to give a much lower figure  :-\

P.s. This was with all three plugs removed from that bank, which I hope is the correct procedure.
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Post by: Nick W on 12 October 2020, 13:01:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2020, 12:52:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 October 2020, 18:26:44
Nope just tried that. Just lifted plenum back off t check O rings seated properly. All looks ok too. Visually checked everything plugged in, connected etc. and all looks ok.
I will have to strip it down again and recheck timing. I have a suspicion its not that though, it looked spot on before the cover went back on. When I was trying to time it up with the wrong backing plate the drivers side cams kept slipping on the belt and turned almost a quarter turn when they did. I suspect one or two valves may have slightly bent. I hope Im wrong. :( :'(
I suppose a compression test is the only way to find out. Will try and get a run out to buy one in the morning.
Back to work for 4 nights tomorrow night, so progress will be slow again. ::)

Got a compression tester this morning. Just used it on 135 bank. Figures from front to rear were 150, 170, 180.  Is the 150 a very bad sign or just wear and tear after 188k miles ?  Could it indicate a bent valve for example or would that be likely to give a much lower figure  :-\

P.s. This was with all three plugs removed from that bank, which I hope is the correct procedure.


You should do a compression test with the throttle open, and the engine unable to start. If you're going to do it with the plugs out, remove all of them.


For this sort of diagnosis, the procedure isn't important provided you do the same for each cylinder. I wouldn't base any complicated repair on doing the test once.


Those readings aren't close, but none of them suggest a bent valve.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2020, 13:11:17
Ah, I forgot the "throttle open" part of the procedure.  :-[
Next thing is charge the battery a bit and remove the plugs on 246 bank, as I Wwant to test them anyway. Then start again with throttle open. Cheers.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 October 2020, 13:47:32
The first question to answer is, did you remove the plug leads (particularly at the DIS pack end) and if so, are they connected correctly (as the 2-4-6 bank is not the 'obvious' connection order)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2020, 14:36:27
Plug leads... On a 3.2 :D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2020, 14:46:20
Ok, all plugs removed, throttle wide open. 246 bank  - 185, 180, 185.
135 bank  - 185, 167, 148.
The 148 concerns me a bit. Its not desperately low, but low enough for a chipped or slightly bent valve ? I honestly dont know.  :-\
If I get time between nightshifts, I will strip it back down to recheck the cam timing.
If thats ok, as I suspect it will be, do I start searching for a 135 head ?  :-\
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Post by: henryd on 12 October 2020, 14:52:15
It ought to run ok with 148 on that cylinder I reckon
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2020, 14:57:05
Although Im far from an expert, I would have thought so too. Although the fact its quite a bit lower than the others is a bit of a concern. From memory, the minimum should be around 170psi ?
I will check cam timing again as soon as I get a chance, and go from there.
Thanks.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2020, 15:03:20
When you get to work, have a rummage for my 'Grumpy ex plod thread(s) may have posted my compression test results around that time... Last cambelt meet at Guffers or soon after... Car swallowed a spark plug tip ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 October 2020, 15:45:09
If you had bent a valve the compression would be in the double digits for that cylinder, particularly at starting rpm.

Re-trace your steps, check the connections carefully, check the large breather pipe where it attaches to the oil separator, make sure its not split.

Did you leave kitchen roll in any of the ports?

The usual things  :y

@Dr G, was getting confused as to whos car it was  ;D ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2020, 16:07:29
It's a nightmare keeping track around here sometimes  ;D

On a related note, make sure that the CP plugs are fully home, likewise the throttle body one ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2020, 18:12:32
Early today, drove the Battlebus to the Postoffice. Then drove it home again to get a mask, and drive back down the Postoffice. ;D

Just as I arrived back home the 2nd time, my phone made that lovely kerrching noise, so back down the PO for a 3rd time ;D


Now, having an urge for pizza and San Miguel, just drove past the PO to the Coop.


Poor bus doesn't know whats hit it - more journeys today than all of lockdown combined ;D
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Post by: pscocoa on 12 October 2020, 19:43:01
Intercarparts use DX Delivery - part arrived 7.15am today instead of last Saturday. Focus tailgate trim came without new bolts or seal so had to clean up the old stuff. Seller now telling me I agreed next working day delivery until I sent them their confirmation email. Job done but pretty inconvenient. Total silence from Seller and DX over weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2020, 20:28:59
Swapped out the rear calipers to try and resolve a persistent brake squeal...

Better, but not quite eliminated, so will see if it improves with use otherwise it will be new pads :-\
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Post by: 456lbft on 13 October 2020, 09:03:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 October 2020, 20:28:59
Swapped out the rear calipers to try and resolve a persistent brake squeal...

Better, but not quite eliminated, so will see if it improves with use otherwise it will be new pads :-\
On an Omega, or something else? I have a little squeal from the back of my MV6, but only occassionally.  I have sourced some OE pads with the anti squeal backing that I'll fit next time.
or I might have a slightly sticking piston perhaps. 
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 October 2020, 10:23:57
The Barge.

There was some damage to the piston faces, but the discs and pads were new genuine Merc, so calipers were the likeliest culprits. Replacement calipers are second hand but visibly better. The issue was worse hot, but only evident when braking, so again pointing towards the service brakes rather than the handbrake...  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 October 2020, 18:49:16
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 October 2020, 15:45:09
If you had bent a valve the compression would be in the double digits for that cylinder, particularly at starting rpm.

Re-trace your steps, check the connections carefully, check the large breather pipe where it attaches to the oil separator, make sure its not split.

Did you leave kitchen roll in any of the ports?

The usual things  :y

@Dr G, was getting confused as to whos car it was  ;D ;D

Checked the large breather pipe today. It was fine.
Covered the ports with one large cloth, rather than the usual stuffing kitchen roll down them, so shouldnt be any issue there.
Took the cover off today and checked the cam timing again and it was spot on.
It may look slightly out on the pics, but that was just the camera angle.

Crank lock in position
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hH2bKww/IMG_0752.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQLXN9MN)

cams 1&2.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvKbtXkM/IMG_0756.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tnVTQZPC)

Cams 3&4.(https://i.postimg.cc/59gzDWS0/IMG_0757.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/py9yn77b)

Unless someone can spot something obvious Im missing, the plan now is to carefully reassemble everything, then fire it up.
If it still runs lumpy.....................fark nose.  :-\ ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 October 2020, 19:13:37
Spoke to my manager today, who is a lifetime engineer, who has had several V6 Omegas. He agreed with the consensus on here. One cylinder reading 150psi compare to 180 ish on the others shouldnt cause it to run rough.
Hopefully I just missed something when reassembling, and wont miss it this time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 October 2020, 19:27:27
If it's still misbehaving, is there any mileage in pulling the cam covers and checking the clearance between the cams and the lifters?

Don’t forget these do like to drain down if left any length of time?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 October 2020, 20:00:33
Possibly. Im open to any ideas. Having said that it has stood for as long, or longer many times without issue.
I will have to try something though, cant just leave it as it is.  :y
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Post by: Raeturbo on 14 October 2020, 21:19:16
I would suggest a vacuum test if you have a gauge, old school,...  but can reveal a surprising Amount 👍👍
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Post by: Raeturbo on 14 October 2020, 21:23:25
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/diagnose-common-engine-problems-vacuum-gauge/

           Good read :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 October 2020, 21:27:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 October 2020, 20:00:33
Possibly. Im open to any ideas. Having said that it has stood for as long, or longer many times without issue.
I will have to try something though, cant just leave it as it is.  :y


Have you checked the condition of the fuel?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 October 2020, 22:06:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 October 2020, 20:00:33
Possibly. Im open to any ideas. Having said that it has stood for as long, or longer many times without issue.
I will have to try something though, cant just leave it as it is.  :y

Is it not logging any codes?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 October 2020, 23:36:16
Fuel is a few weeks old and the car was running fine on it until I replaced the cambelt.
Have checked for codes and there arent any.
Dont have a vacuum gauge, but will get one of need be.
Thanks for the suggestions, more will be welcome.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 October 2020, 11:30:59
Never done the job so not sure if this is relevant...

Do you have to move any bits of the loom or bend them out of the way? Just wondering if its broken a wire, given the age of the car... might be worth checking out  :-\
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Post by: YZ250 on 15 October 2020, 12:27:17
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 15 October 2020, 11:30:59
Never done the job so not sure if this is relevant...

Do you have to move any bits of the loom or bend them out of the way? Just wondering if its broken a wire, given the age of the car... might be worth checking out  :-\

If I recall correctly there's a small harness that clips in to a narrow cable tray, and this cable tray sits across the front of the engine, over the cambelt cover. Where the cables exit the tray, I suppose they could get pinched by the cambelt cover.  :-\
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2020, 12:56:50
A wiring issue should throw a code or four :-\

Not to say that it's not worth investigating though ;)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2020, 13:58:26
It is possible disturbing the old wiring could cause an issue. Will bear it in mind thanks.  :y
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Post by: biggriffin on 15 October 2020, 14:48:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2020, 13:58:26
It is possible disturbing the old wiring could cause an issue. Will bear it in mind thanks.  :y

 Check you've put vacuum pipe on, front plenum, also air pressure sensor, solunod on multi-rams, vac pipes on fuel pressure regulator,  cam sensors, not trapped knock sensor wire,  and plenum is hasn't squished O ring on inlet,..  Just to keep ya going. :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2020, 15:26:25
Did check all that first time around, but will check even more carefully when I reassemble it all again. Cheers.  :y
It may have even have been as simple as water ingress in an electrical connector, so will spray some wd40 around those too, before plugging them back in.
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Post by: Rangie on 15 October 2020, 15:30:48
Took it off road on a farm not far from us & then walked the dog found a hidden gem for future walks 🐕
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 October 2020, 18:47:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2020, 15:26:25
Did check all that first time around, but will check even more carefully when I reassemble it all again. Cheers.  :y
It may have even have been as simple as water ingress in an electrical connector, so will spray some wd40 around those too, before plugging them back in.
I once had an issue that was down to coolant from the throttle body preheater pipe having dribbled into the throttle body connector while disassembled.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2020, 19:57:25
Good to know kevin. Its possible Ive had the same problem. Weather permitting I will put it back together Saturday and spray a bit of wd40 around the connectors while Im at it.
Then keep my fingers crossed as I turn the key.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2020, 12:56:22
Decided that I should put some devil juice into the battlebus this morning after going to the Postoffice. Then it decided it should have some oil, so put in just over half a litre to shut it up. Then I went down the Postoffice again.
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Post by: Rangie on 17 October 2020, 15:12:47
Altered some of the memory settings on the RRS mirrors, door locks etc quite simple now I've read the handbook..😄
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 15:29:21
Put everything back together. Thankfuly there wasnt enough jiuce in the battery to start it, as when it was turning over the was a strange metallic tapping / clicking type of noise from the engine.
Im lost, and cant face pulling it apart again at the moment.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 16:30:25
Just realised what was causing the worrying noise. After refitting the aux belt, I should have tightened up the bolts on the water pump , pas pump and crank pulleys.  :-[ ::)
That problem is now solved.
Got it started, still running lumpy the same as before. Took it for a short drive and now got a fault code. P0300. Random multi cylinder misfire.
That means the problem is electrical, yes ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 October 2020, 16:44:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 16:30:25
Just realised what was causing the worrying noise. After refitting the aux belt, I should have tightened up the bolts on the water pump , pas pump and crank pulleys.  :-[ ::)
That problem is now solved.
Got it started, still running lumpy the same as before. Took it for a short drive and now got a fault code. P0300. Random multi cylinder misfire.
That means the problem is electrical, yes ?  :-\




We've all done it ::)




Probably. Check the ignition first, as it's easiest.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 16:50:31
Ignition as in...... ?
Cant think of anything ignition related which would have been disturbed during the cambelt change.
Throttle potentiometer, MAF, cam sensor and multiram plugs are the only electrical things which get disturbed. Pretty sure they are all plugged in properly, but wont do any harm to check them again.
No trapped cam sensor wire. Checked for that. Might have to check through all the wires in the engine loom. One could have got stretched during the work I suppose.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 17:08:06
Just been and had another look. Noticed one of the vac pipes to the bagpipes vac box had come off. Probably knocked it off when tightening the pulley bolts. Plugged it back in and started the engine. Still the same.
Read the codes again and noticed a second code. Cylinder 1 misfire.
Still hoping that means an electrical issue.  :-\
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Post by: amba on 17 October 2020, 17:32:43
Could just be a coincidence,Albs,but could this be pointing to a dying ignition module on 1/3/5 bank which through no fault of your work has just started to die as that would give the symptoms you have .
Just a thought but mine did the same thing some time ago and was bringing up miss fire code. Fitted new ignition modules and cured it straight away.

Probably not sensible buy new just on a hunch but if you have a spare or can lay your hands on a 2nd hand just to try  could be a good call
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 17:43:18
Im back in work tomorrow, so it will have to wait until Monday if its dry. Then I will temporarily swap the coil packs over and see of the fault code changes to cylinder 3.
Still got the random multi cylinder one though, not sure if the vac pipe being unplugged could cause that. Wouldnt have thought so, but not certain. Would have thought more likely to be electrical.  :-\
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 18:10:55
Just cleared the codes and took it for another short drive. Engine light started flashing then stayed on. Still running rough.
Read the codes again and its just cylinder 1 misfire.
This is the same cylinder which has a bit less compression than the others. Im wondering whats been going on in that cylinder.  :-\
Hope to get back on it Monday. Watch this space.  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 October 2020, 18:42:09
Could be a loom fault. My misfire was eventually cured by changing the loom. Paul S had a similar problem with his 3.2, again cured by a loom swap, although that took a couple to eventually cure it.

The issue is probably where the primary coil power splits in the cable tray... Found evidence of significant corrosion in the crimped join. Eventually it affects both banks. The wire in question is the 2.5/3mm one (brown iirc). All the other coil wiring runs direct from the ecu.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 18:47:36
Will have to have a close look at that. Disturbed when removing plenum for belt change,so its possible.
Not a good time of year for all this, but what can you do ?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 October 2020, 18:59:00
When you find the crimp you'll see why it eventually causes issues.

Bear in mind that it's probably the hottest part of the engine bay, the tape it's wrapped in gets brittle and eventually condensation gets into it. Popping the cap off the cable tray should be enough to see what is going on :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 19:06:23
Is it towards the rear of the tray where everything gets crowded on the 246 bank ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 October 2020, 19:21:45
About halfway between where the main loom enters the tray and the back end.

One wire becomes three... The common feed to each coilpack and a much smaller wire that runs to the suppressor bolted to the back of the 246 head.

This wire is definitely brown and runs to a long plug near the rear multiram. This then goes to the suppressor. Can break off the suppressor. I emphasise the colour because it is a permanent live rather than a ground, so if you find it detached, for the love of God, DO NOT ground it :D (this thin wire becoming detached is unlikely to be your problem, but obviously not a good idea to leave it waving around...)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2020, 20:53:12
Will have a poke around there as soon as I can and report back.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 October 2020, 10:15:26
Did you disprove the coil pack?  Loom faults do happen, but are surprisingly rare on the Omega, bar the boot and front electrics (fog lights, temp sensor, horn etc)

The compression is probably slightly lower on that cylinder due to a bit of bore wash if its not firing properly.


Don't discount the plug being faulty either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 October 2020, 10:21:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 October 2020, 10:15:26
The compression is probably slightly lower on that cylinder due to a bit of bore wash if its not firing properly.


Don't discount the plug being faulty either.


While a worn out plug is obvious, a faulty new(ish) one could easily look OK. £2 on a replacement would be a sensible precaution.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2020, 13:56:28
Havent yet disproved coil pack or plugs. Im still working on the basis that it only happened after I changed the cambelt, so is likely to be related to that. Bearing in mind that I have checked the cam timing again and found it to be spot on, my current favourite is DG,s theory on the engine wiring loom as that was disturbed during the process.
After that it will be check engine earth, swap coil packs, then....................anyone want to buy a V5 Omega ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 October 2020, 16:09:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2020, 13:56:28
Havent yet disproved coil pack or plugs. Im still working on the basis that it only happened after I changed the cambelt, so is likely to be related to that. Bearing in mind that I have checked the cam timing again and found it to be spot on, my current favourite is DG,s theory on the engine wiring loom as that was disturbed during the process.
After that it will be check engine earth, swap coil packs, then....................anyone

 Drive it to hoofland, and I'll pay ya bus fare home, best I can offer. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 October 2020, 17:33:07
Cam cover gaskets done and breathers cleaned. Also found a fixed a vac leak and rerouted the vac pipes to what I think is now correct.

Zeke has repaid me by making his exhaust blow even louder than it was... Once unSORNed next month I will be taking a trip to the welderd.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 October 2020, 17:45:37
Drove it 481 miles  :)
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Post by: addy on 18 October 2020, 17:49:45
Been fighting with the brake pad holder on drivers side, the bolts are rusted so been soaking it in penetrating fluid. Still got to clean up the front struts, to remove them aswell and weld in some new metal in a hole I found.  Not even looked at rocker covers. :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 October 2020, 18:01:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 October 2020, 17:45:37
Drove it 481 miles  :)
Those diversions around the lockdown areas are getting ridiculous...

Don't forget to self isolate for two weeks :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 October 2020, 18:07:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 October 2020, 18:01:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 18 October 2020, 17:45:37
Drove it 481 miles  :)
Those diversions around the lockdown areas are getting ridiculous...

Don't forget to self isolate for two weeks :D

It's very odd being one of only two people sitting in a hotel restaurant! Doesn't feel like any other installation job I've ever been on. Still, plenty of distilleries around here to get my Christmas presents from... for me lol.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2020, 18:52:56
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 October 2020, 16:09:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2020, 13:56:28
Havent yet disproved coil pack or plugs. Im still working on the basis that it only happened after I changed the cambelt, so is likely to be related to that. Bearing in mind that I have checked the cam timing again and found it to be spot on, my current favourite is DG,s theory on the engine wiring loom as that was disturbed during the process.
After that it will be check engine earth, swap coil packs, then....................anyone

 Drive it to hoofland, and I'll pay ya bus fare home, best I can offer. ;D

Deal. :y
























Bus fare home from hoofland is just over £800.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 October 2020, 18:58:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2020, 18:52:56
Quote from: biggriffin on 18 October 2020, 16:09:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2020, 13:56:28
Havent yet disproved coil pack or plugs. Im still working on the basis that it only happened after I changed the cambelt, so is likely to be related to that. Bearing in mind that I have checked the cam timing again and found it to be spot on, my current favourite is DG,s theory on the engine wiring loom as that was disturbed during the process.
After that it will be check engine earth, swap coil packs, then....................anyone

 Drive it to hoofland, and I'll pay ya bus fare home, best I can offer. ;D

Deal. :y
























Bus fare home from hoofland is just over £800.  ;D


 What bloody bus you getting, a luxury 56 tour bus.

I was thinking more along Stansted express from Cambridge bus station..
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 October 2020, 19:10:04
Washed and waxed the little blue pussy.

My arms are ready to fall off and I'm sure I've missed a bit in the failing light but it's looking nice and protected against the winter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 October 2020, 07:36:40
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2020, 13:56:28
Havent yet disproved coil pack or plugs. Im still working on the basis that it only happened after I changed the cambelt, so is likely to be related to that. Bearing in mind that I have checked the cam timing again and found it to be spot on, my current favourite is DG,s theory on the engine wiring loom as that was disturbed during the process.
After that it will be check engine earth, swap coil packs, then....................anyone want to buy a V5 Omega ?  :D
And that is the absolute correct thing to do first  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 08:35:28
Thanks Mark.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 12:46:19
I have had a look at the loom and found the 3mm brown wire that has a smaller brown wire go off to each coil pack.
Stripped the outer insulation away to get at the crimp, and it appears to be fine. even gave the wires a good tug and they seem tight.
Im wondering if its worth running a parallel wire from where the crimp is, round to 135 coil pack just as a test ?
Also, because its easy to get at I decided I would swap number 1 and 2 plugs around.
While I was there, I plugged the compression tester into number 1 again. Throttle wide open, but the other 5 plugs still in place, so maybe not ideal ? It gave a reading of 175psi, so apparently has gained 25psi over the weekend ?
Swapped 1 & 2 plugs around and started the engine. Still running rough.
Codes are now random misfire. Cylinder 1 misfire. And cylinder 3 misfire.
A few days ago I just has cylinder 1 misfire.  ??? :-\
Why didnt I do what a lot of other people do and just play cambelt roulette ?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 October 2020, 13:07:30
coil pack. Take a good look at the connections in its plug. Use a magnifying glass.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 13:38:59
Well,I cant find anything related to what I did when changing the cambelt. Will have a look at the plug connections as you suggest, then I think I will swap coil packs over and see if the codes move to the other bank.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 October 2020, 13:50:11
Is the cp plug fully home?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 14:16:01
Just swapped coil packs over and the codes have moved to the 246 bank. So 135 coil pack must be fubar.
I still cant understand how it has decided to give up the ghost while I was changing the cambelt, but the evidence seems conclusive.
Just need to source the best priced Bosch coil pack now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 October 2020, 14:32:58
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 14:16:01
Just swapped coil packs over and the codes have moved to the 246 bank. So 135 coil pack must be fubar.
I still cant understand how it has decided to give up the ghost while I was changing the cambelt, but the evidence seems conclusive.
Just need to source the best priced Bosch coil pack now.

Sods law strikes again although probably an easier fix than some stuff it could have been :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 14:39:02
Ive "fixed" all the more difficult stuff trying to diagnose it though.  ;D

One of the things that has stuck in my mind from all the years on OOF, is Fuse 19 often saying, dont jump in, throwing parts at a problem, and making all kinds of wild assumptions when diagnosing. If you have a problem after recent work, then start there and retrace your steps, as it probably isnt a coincidence.
This has served me very well over the last 10 years or so, but it appears that this one has been the exception to the rule.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 October 2020, 16:39:58
Trigger's broom :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 17:18:00
Yup. Apart from engine / box / diff, there arent many things that havent been replaced in the last 4 years.
Ive spent around £2500 on it, which in one sense is daft on an old high mileage car. On the other hand, what else could I have bought that would have been as nice to drive, and would have cost less to run in that time ?
I dont regret a penny of it today, although I might have done yesterday.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 19 October 2020, 17:19:30
My 1/3/5 coil pack did the exact same thing several years ago after car had been parked up for a few days,hence my earlier suggestion .

Hope you have now got to the bottom of the issues and a new pack will cure the rough running  :y

Bosch genuine were around £70 a side from memory ...although there are some fakes sold as Bosch
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 19 October 2020, 17:25:28
Genuine 1 on Autovaux for £73...they are a trusted source..last 1 too ...sorry cant do links etc  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 17:27:49
Replaced the 246 coil just after I bought the car. The 135 one looks to be the original, so its done well.
Just the fact it apparently packed up when the cambelt was done has cost me a lot of aggravation.  ::)
Thanks for the suggestion Amba. It turned out to be spot on.
If I still have your address I will send you a cigar.  :y ;D

Just bought the last one from Autovaux ebay shop. £79.99.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 October 2020, 17:34:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 17:18:00
Yup. Apart from engine / box / diff, there arent many things that havent been replaced in the last 4 years.
Ive spent around £2500 on it, which in one sense is daft on an old high mileage car. On the other hand, what else could I have bought that would have been as nice to drive, and would have cost less to run in that time ?
I dont regret a penny of it today, although I might have done yesterday.  ;D




I probably spent £1500 on mine in nine years!


That includes six tyres, two cambelts, complete suspension&steering rebuild, radiator, two rear wheelbearings and ordinary servicing.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 17:38:55
Its "replacement" could be arriving this week, but if it does, I might just keep it anyway. Im not going to get much of my money back.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 October 2020, 19:56:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 17:38:55
Its "replacement" could be arriving this week, but if it does, I might just keep it anyway. Im not going to get much of my money back.  ;D

Did you buy that porch after all? :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 October 2020, 20:15:40
Quote from: henryd on 19 October 2020, 19:56:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 17:38:55
Its "replacement" could be arriving this week, but if it does, I might just keep it anyway. Im not going to get much of my money back.  ;D

Did you buy that porch after all? :P
Just the right time of year to pull and split the drivetrain and rear suspension on the driveway :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 October 2020, 22:21:07
Not that one unfortunately. It was almost gone in 60 seconds. Possibly another one though. Will know by tomorrow lunchtime.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 October 2020, 07:51:39
Had a call from neighbour. ‘Your car back window is open’  Huh? Went out to find all 4 windows wide open  ( mondeo mk5). Discovered there is a ‘facility’ to remotely open all the windows with the fob! Must have done it accidentally in my pocket but why the **** would you want to?  >:( >:( >:( Now unchecked in menu and thanks to neighbour. Could have been nasty as it tipped down overnight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 October 2020, 08:11:17
Dropped the RRS off at 07.30 for full valet & winter protection local guy have seen his work and it is incredible looking forward to a spotless vehicle..😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 08:49:12
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 October 2020, 07:51:39
Had a call from neighbour. ‘Your car back window is open’  Huh? Went out to find all 4 windows wide open  ( mondeo mk5). Discovered there is a ‘facility’ to remotely open all the windows with the fob! Must have done it accidentally in my pocket but why the **** would you want to?  >:( >:( >:( Now unchecked in menu and thanks to neighbour. Could have been nasty as it tipped down overnight.

That's been an option on many cars for 20+ years (the Omega did it), its to allow ventilation of the car prior to getting in for hot climates (and the rare hot days in the UK), very useful.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 20 October 2020, 08:57:35
Quote from: Rangie on 20 October 2020, 08:11:17
Dropped the RRS off at 07.30 for full valet & winter protection local guy have seen his work and it is incredible looking forward to a spotless vehicle..😊
Please share pictures, before and after and who did it.  I like to see proper detailing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 October 2020, 10:08:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 08:49:12

That's been an option on many cars for 20+ years (the Omega did it), its to allow ventilation of the car prior to getting in for hot climates (and the rare hot days in the UK), very useful.  :y

Yes, great for letting some heat out as you walk up to a car. Also, handy if you leave a window down and get out of the car as holding down the lock button will usually cause all the windows to go up.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 10:13:30
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 October 2020, 10:08:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 08:49:12

That's been an option on many cars for 20+ years (the Omega did it), its to allow ventilation of the car prior to getting in for hot climates (and the rare hot days in the UK), very useful.  :y

Yes, great for letting some heat out as you walk up to a car. Also, handy if you leave a window down and get out of the car as holding down the lock button will usually cause all the windows to go up.  :y

The 'next big thing' is cabin air purge with UV sterilised air...........can't think why that is now on the radar  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 October 2020, 11:47:30
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 10:13:30


The 'next big thing' is cabin air purge with UV sterilised air...........can't think why that is now on the radar  ;D :y
I'm using Ultra-violet C spectrum tubes a lot recently
seems many are ,prices up and availability down  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 12:13:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 October 2020, 11:47:30
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 10:13:30


The 'next big thing' is cabin air purge with UV sterilised air...........can't think why that is now on the radar  ;D :y
I'm using Ultra-violet C spectrum tubes a lot recently
seems many are ,prices up and availability down  ::)

We are using LEDs, clearly tubes are far to short lived and don't like on off cycles to meet the automotive environment  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 20 October 2020, 18:52:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 October 2020, 10:08:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 08:49:12

That's been an option on many cars for 20+ years (the Omega did it), its to allow ventilation of the car prior to getting in for hot climates (and the rare hot days in the UK), very useful.  :y

Yes, great for letting some heat out as you walk up to a car. Also, handy if you leave a window down and get out of the car as holding down the lock button will usually cause all the windows to go up.  :y

I can see the point of closing them on the button, but in 60 odd years of motoring in UK, there may have been 2 or 3 times when I may have wished to open the windows remotely instead of unlocking normally and opening windows. I do recall a time in Africa where it would have been useful, but in the UK? Nah!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 October 2020, 18:55:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 October 2020, 18:52:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 October 2020, 10:08:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 08:49:12

That's been an option on many cars for 20+ years (the Omega did it), its to allow ventilation of the car prior to getting in for hot climates (and the rare hot days in the UK), very useful.  :y

Yes, great for letting some heat out as you walk up to a car. Also, handy if you leave a window down and get out of the car as holding down the lock button will usually cause all the windows to go up.  :y

I can see the point of closing them on the button, but in 60 odd years of motoring in UK, there may have been 2 or 3 times when I may have wished to open the windows remotely instead of unlocking normally and opening windows. I do recall a time in Africa where it would have been useful, but in the UK? Nah!
Its a feature I regularly use in the summer :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 October 2020, 19:21:07
Got the 960 M.o.T.'d,simple adjustment[so a free fix] was all that was needed on the handbrake-all it failed on-although it will need new shoes for next years test.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 October 2020, 20:38:26
I never knew the Omega can do it. Every day is a school day on OOF. :D
Must remember to try it soon, before I forget.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 October 2020, 20:39:46
Quote from: BazaJT on 20 October 2020, 19:21:07
Got the 960 M.o.T.'d,simple adjustment[so a free fix] was all that was needed on the handbrake-all it failed on-although it will need new shoes for next years test.
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
Omega next  ;D
 it's due about the same time as mine IIRC end of November  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 21 October 2020, 08:11:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 October 2020, 18:55:19
Quote from: Shackeng on 20 October 2020, 18:52:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 October 2020, 10:08:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 October 2020, 08:49:12

That's been an option on many cars for 20+ years (the Omega did it), its to allow ventilation of the car prior to getting in for hot climates (and the rare hot days in the UK), very useful.  :y

Yes, great for letting some heat out as you walk up to a car. Also, handy if you leave a window down and get out of the car as holding down the lock button will usually cause all the windows to go up.  :y

I can see the point of closing them on the button, but in 60 odd years of motoring in UK, there may have been 2 or 3 times when I may have wished to open the windows remotely instead of unlocking normally and opening windows. I do recall a time in Africa where it would have been useful, but in the UK? Nah!
Its a feature I regularly use in the summer :)

But when? I suppose if your car is securely parked at home or elsewhere during the heat of a rare English summer day, and nothing of value is inside, and you are happy to wait with the car in view, it might be useful. Any other time, opening the door will do. I honestly can’t think I will ever need to use it in the UK, other than to demonstrate its availability. Not accounting for climate change obviously. How many OOFers know - or knew - it worked on the Omega, and used it? :(
I have switched it off in the in car menu, as the danger of the windows accidentally opening, and possibly flooding the inside of the car, as nearly happened in my case, far outweighs the extremely rare requirement to open them remotely.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 October 2020, 09:08:59
Far too many unnecessary electrical options on most modern cars today , the Range Rover is totally ridiculous telling me that the drivers door is open when I am fully aware of that ,I have turned the " anti hijack" option off as I don't need all the doors locking once I exceed 5mph if I scroll through the options that are available they seem laughable to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 21 October 2020, 15:10:34
Just looked on the DVLA website to check and saw that my Vectra has just passed it's MOT. Only done this morning so surprised it's data base is that fast. Haven't heard from the guy who's doing it so was a nice surprise. Also, valid until 16th of Nov too. Didn't think that you could get that due to the six month batflu extension, (was really due May 16th. Happy days.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2020, 15:50:39
Finally gave in and replaced the pads on the Barge. The squeal has been driving me nuts.

Quick road test and no squealing... Yet :D

Did also find that the parking brake was binding slightly, so have backed that off some, so hopefully that eliminates that as a possible source of the squeal, although it was only present whilst braking, and then only when they had some heat in them :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2020, 15:58:56
New coil pack arrived. Fitted it, turned the key, and its purring like a kitten again.  8) :)
Need to acquire front discs (already have new GM pads)before MOT in December and thats it. No more spending out on it........................famous last words.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 October 2020, 16:50:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2020, 15:58:56
New coil pack arrived. Fitted it, turned the key, and its purring like a kitten again.  8) :)
Need to acquire front discs (already have new GM pads)before MOT in December and thats it. No more spending out on it........................famous last words.  ::) ;D

What about the new toy ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 October 2020, 17:20:08
Quote from: Shackeng on 21 October 2020, 08:11:38
But when? I suppose if your car is securely parked at home or elsewhere during the heat of a rare English summer day, and nothing of value is inside, and you are happy to wait with the car in view, it might be useful. Any other time, opening the door will do. I honestly can’t think I will ever need to use it in the UK, other than to demonstrate its availability. Not accounting for climate change obviously. How many OOFers know - or knew - it worked on the Omega, and used it? :(
Any day its hot TBH.  Just opening the windows for 30s is enough to lose the heat.

I could do without it, in the same way I could do without aircon. But once you've had it, you miss it when you go to another car that doesn't have it. Like at the moment I am really missing my heated steering wheel, but its hardly something thats necessary.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2020, 17:49:17
Quote from: henryd on 21 October 2020, 16:50:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2020, 15:58:56
New coil pack arrived. Fitted it, turned the key, and its purring like a kitten again.  8) :)
Need to acquire front discs (already have new GM pads)before MOT in December and thats it. No more spending out on it........................famous last words.  ::) ;D

What about the new toy ???

Didnt happen. Too many red flags. I have another one in my watchlist at the moment. A 3.2 S no less. Just waiting to hear answers to a few questions from the seller. before deciding if / how much to bid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 October 2020, 18:25:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2020, 17:49:17
Quote from: henryd on 21 October 2020, 16:50:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2020, 15:58:56
New coil pack arrived. Fitted it, turned the key, and its purring like a kitten again.  8) :)
Need to acquire front discs (already have new GM pads)before MOT in December and thats it. No more spending out on it........................famous last words.  ::) ;D

What about the new toy ???

Didnt happen. Too many red flags. I have another one in my watchlist at the moment. A 3.2 S no less. Just waiting to hear answers to a few questions from the seller. before deciding if / how much to bid.

Just don't buy the baby one as flat as piss,3.2 gets along nicely :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2020, 19:12:58
Performance isnt top of my list of priorities these days, but having said that, 250bhp in one of those should be fun when Im in the mood.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 22 October 2020, 17:10:29
Polished the opaque headlamps on the 3.2 prior to MOT next week, came up nicely in about an hour and a half. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 22 October 2020, 17:56:31
Glad to hear your up and running again,Albs. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 October 2020, 18:07:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 22 October 2020, 17:10:29
Polished the opaque headlamps on the 3.2 prior to MOT next week, came up nicely in about an hour and a half. :y
Time well spent IMHO :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 October 2020, 18:20:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 October 2020, 18:07:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 22 October 2020, 17:10:29
Polished the opaque headlamps on the 3.2 prior to MOT next week, came up nicely in about an hour and a half. :y
Time well spent IMHO :y


After 90minutes of polishing, I would expect to be able to see them from here ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 22 October 2020, 18:27:20
 Took the Monaro in for centre prop bearing, oil and filter change and MOT
All done ready for next year as now will be wrapped up in cotton wool for winter hibernation
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 October 2020, 13:12:50
After convincing myself that the V70 was going to fail it's MOT horribly and cost me mucho ££££, she sailed through with a couple of minor advisories.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 October 2020, 15:27:08
The plastic / cardboard Fr***h hatchback is due next week and the Omega a couple of weeks later. Could be some expense on the horizon.
Omega needs front discs / pads, which will be done before the test. Hoping it will be ok otherwise.
The Fr***h thing - god knows. It creaks rattles and knocks all the time, but I suspect its been like that from new.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2020, 15:31:18
Ordered the replacement for the XE running on Mr Optis second favourite fuel
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2020, 15:41:26
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2020, 15:31:18
Ordered the replacement for the XE running on Mr Optis second favourite fuel
Ethanol?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 October 2020, 16:40:40
Quote from: Nick W on 22 October 2020, 18:20:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 October 2020, 18:07:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 22 October 2020, 17:10:29
Polished the opaque headlamps on the 3.2 prior to MOT next week, came up nicely in about an hour and a half. :y
Time well spent IMHO :y


After 90minutes of polishing, I would expect to be able to see them from here ;)

You might next week, I am in Yalding. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 October 2020, 18:16:50
Quote from: Shackeng on 23 October 2020, 16:40:40
Quote from: Nick W on 22 October 2020, 18:20:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 October 2020, 18:07:43
Quote from: Shackeng on 22 October 2020, 17:10:29
Polished the opaque headlamps on the 3.2 prior to MOT next week, came up nicely in about an hour and a half. :y
Time well spent IMHO :y


After 90minutes of polishing, I would expect to be able to see them from here ;)

You might next week, I am in Yalding. 8)


Yes, I expect I'll see the reflections off the water..... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 23 October 2020, 22:36:29
Not flooded at the moment, but I’ll take my waders. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 09:25:57
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2020, 15:31:18
Ordered the replacement for the XE running on Mr Optis second favourite fuel
I've managed to pause the search for a replacement car for Mrs TB, as whilst she isn't commuting, the LPG availability problem isn't a problem :). TBE gets a reprieve :)

Still not got a scooby what to get her though.  What's Mrs DTM getting? And I thought her journeys were all fairly short?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2020, 11:47:19
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
You want to convert that to a manual V8 with those figures :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 24 October 2020, 12:37:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2020, 11:47:19
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
You want to convert that to a manual V8 with those figures :D

I don't know.... lpg is 65p/litre around here, so 43 litres is £27.95. 140 miles at £27.95 is  19.96 pence / mile

When I ran the Omega the equivalent petrol cost was around 29 pence /mile around town ..  so looks like he's still "saving" around 10 pence a mile ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2020, 12:45:19
That's only a couple of pence off what the Barge costs. On petrol :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 24 October 2020, 12:51:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2020, 12:45:19
That's only a couple of pence off what the Barge costs. On petrol :-\

If you're getting around 20pence /mile from the barge on petrol then it's doing around 30 mpg !! No Omega v6 I know does that around town !! Lucky to ever get even low 20s ... maybe 25-28 mpg on a run
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2020, 13:08:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 09:25:57
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2020, 15:31:18
Ordered the replacement for the XE running on Mr Optis second favourite fuel
I've managed to pause the search for a replacement car for Mrs TB, as whilst she isn't commuting, the LPG availability problem isn't a problem :). TBE gets a reprieve :)

Still not got a scooby what to get her though.  What's Mrs DTM getting? And I thought her journeys were all fairly short?

An iPace, I fear for the traffic light grand prixs though
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2020, 13:44:50
Quote from: Entwood on 24 October 2020, 12:51:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2020, 12:45:19
That's only a couple of pence off what the Barge costs. On petrol :-\

If you're getting around 20pence /mile from the barge on petrol then it's doing around 30 mpg !! No Omega v6 I know does that around town !! Lucky to ever get even low 20s ... maybe 25-28 mpg on a run
22-3ppm although it is a 5 speed auto ;) getting around 380-400 from £75-80 ;)

A manual 3.2 Omega will return high 20's all day long... More on a run, my best tank was around the 430 mark, 360 miles was fairly typical day to day.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 17:43:14
Mm both my 24v Senator and my 24v carltons We’re slightly better but I’m happy with almost 15 mpg on gas that’s about 20 mpg on petrol that’s all I’ll ever get from it as it doesn’t get mollycoddled👀😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:01:50
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
Never tried it, as Brakkers is only a small town.

She always says its about 300 miles to a tank, though due to shitty injectors, hers is set to switch back to petrol below about 1000 rpm, else the idle is lumpy.

Tank is 80l, so officially holds 65l. But its generally 67l

For any avoidance of doubt from the MB 200mpg gang, that gives a current rolling average of 14p per mile on LPG according to the app.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2020, 20:20:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:01:50
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
Never tried it, as Brakkers is only a small town.

She always says its about 300 miles to a tank, though due to shitty injectors, hers is set to switch back to petrol below about 1000 rpm, else the idle is lumpy.

Tank is 80l, so officially holds 65l. But its generally 67l

For any avoidance of doubt from the MB 200mpg gang, that gives a current rolling average of 14p per mile on LPG according to the app.

On mainly motorway cruising, that's about what I used to get from mine. Occasionally it'd do 320 or so.

Commuting, more like 260-270, and that's mostly on A and B roads, not roundabout after roundabout.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:31:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2020, 20:20:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:01:50
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
Never tried it, as Brakkers is only a small town.

She always says its about 300 miles to a tank, though due to shitty injectors, hers is set to switch back to petrol below about 1000 rpm, else the idle is lumpy.

Tank is 80l, so officially holds 65l. But its generally 67l

For any avoidance of doubt from the MB 200mpg gang, that gives a current rolling average of 14p per mile on LPG according to the app.

On mainly motorway cruising, that's about what I used to get from mine. Occasionally it'd do 320 or so.

Commuting, more like 260-270, and that's mostly on A and B roads, not roundabout after roundabout.
The 3.2 was nowhere near as economical as the 3.0, presumably due to the crap compression ratio....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 21:25:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:31:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2020, 20:20:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:01:50
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
Never tried it, as Brakkers is only a small town.

She always says its about 300 miles to a tank, though due to shitty injectors, hers is set to switch back to petrol below about 1000 rpm, else the idle is lumpy.

Tank is 80l, so officially holds 65l. But its generally 67l

For any avoidance of doubt from the MB 200mpg gang, that gives a current rolling average of 14p per mile on LPG according to the app.

On mainly motorway cruising, that's about what I used to get from mine. Occasionally it'd do 320 or so.

Commuting, more like 260-270, and that's mostly on A and B roads, not roundabout after roundabout.
The 3.2 was nowhere near as economical as the 3.0, presumably due to the crap compression ratio....
.                    Yes indeed good shout👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 October 2020, 21:49:40
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 21:25:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:31:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 October 2020, 20:20:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 20:01:50
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 October 2020, 10:57:19
What do you get from a full tank of lpg around town? I’m around 140 Miles to a tank full (43 litres all I can squeeze in ) 3.2 Mv6 estate auto.
Never tried it, as Brakkers is only a small town.

She always says its about 300 miles to a tank, though due to shitty injectors, hers is set to switch back to petrol below about 1000 rpm, else the idle is lumpy.

Tank is 80l, so officially holds 65l. But its generally 67l

For any avoidance of doubt from the MB 200mpg gang, that gives a current rolling average of 14p per mile on LPG according to the app.

On mainly motorway cruising, that's about what I used to get from mine. Occasionally it'd do 320 or so.

Commuting, more like 260-270, and that's mostly on A and B roads, not roundabout after roundabout.
The 3.2 was nowhere near as economical as the 3.0, presumably due to the crap compression ratio....
.                    Yes indeed good shout👍

I used to get around 300 miles from my 2.5 which had an 80 litre tank.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Entwood on 24 October 2020, 21:55:32
Looking at the old records for the Omega ....  over 104,171 miles and 11 years on LPG she averaged 17.08 p/mile compared to an estimated 28.19 p /mile for petrol...  the records also show that about half of that was towing the tin tent ... I CBA to try and pull out the non-towing data from some 700 odd lines of data so am simply using the overall totals !!

The figures are somewhat scewed by the fact that they cover petrol costs that vary between 1.59.9 /litre and 99.9 p/litre and LPG that costs between 72.4 p/litre and 44.9 p/litre !!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 October 2020, 08:38:16
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2020, 13:08:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2020, 09:25:57
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2020, 15:31:18
Ordered the replacement for the XE running on Mr Optis second favourite fuel
I've managed to pause the search for a replacement car for Mrs TB, as whilst she isn't commuting, the LPG availability problem isn't a problem :). TBE gets a reprieve :)

Still not got a scooby what to get her though.  What's Mrs DTM getting? And I thought her journeys were all fairly short?

An iPace, I fear for the traffic light grand prixs though
She does know that at the traffic lights, she can't just sit and rev it, just to egg the competition on? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 28 October 2020, 15:06:23
Serviced my mate's Honda Vajazzle earlier. What an absolutely wonderful car to work on. Literally every bit of it is made by engineers for mechanics.

I've bagsied it for my next dog taxi...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2020, 18:46:48
Gave the Big Black Pussy a decent run yesterday, 170 mile round trip, first one since "fixing" the throttle body. Actually, first one since driving it back from Scotland in mid September.

No Restricted Performance errors, so defo job jobbed :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2020, 17:31:35
The Classic plastic hatchback passed the MOT this time.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 November 2020, 17:35:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2020, 17:31:35
The Classic plastic hatchback passed the MOT this time.  :)
You fickin love it. I can just see you in the wind and rain saying "Come on little Pierre, you can do it" ❤️
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2020, 17:40:45
Pile of Gallic shite.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 November 2020, 20:32:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 November 2020, 17:31:35
The Classic plastic hatchback passed the MOT this time.  :)
congratulations commiserations on the MOT pass
guess that means you have to keep it another 12 months  :'(
but being French, after Thursday you will have to put Frenchy in lockdown and use the Omega  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 November 2020, 20:42:33
At this rate, it'll get another six months ticket... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 November 2020, 20:46:48
Is his keeping it part of the Brexit negotiations ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 November 2020, 16:14:17
Took wifey's car for service and MOT. Courtesy car was a Corsa 1.2 sri premium turbo. Nippy enough but someone had fitted a third pedal to it and it made funny, jerky movements when I forgot to press it at the lights.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 November 2020, 17:24:40
Found and fixed the source of burning oil on the ex-plod (old degraded loom tape had soaked up some oil and dropped onto the manifold). Then fitted new wiper linkage to my mate's vaJazzle. A productive afternoon!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2020, 17:26:52
Cleaned the interior and knocked some of the leaf mulch off the outside.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 03 November 2020, 19:16:38
 Took the Navara for MOT today. Failed and then spent £349 on it to get a pass :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2020, 19:18:26
Quote from: Keith ABS on 03 November 2020, 19:16:38
Took the Navara for MOT today. Failed and then spent £349 on it to get a pass :-[
That's an expensive headlight bulb :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 November 2020, 19:47:19
Gave the Subaru a much needed wash & cleaned the inside thoroughly, looked great after a couple of hours spent on it have asked SWMBO if she wants something different but she says not quite happy to keep it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2020, 19:59:15
"not quite happy" is hardly a ringing endorsement  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 November 2020, 20:03:44
Lent the V70 to step daughter as her Meriva is broken..........again! :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2020, 20:14:17
I told you to tell her so...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 November 2020, 21:22:23
I did tell her so DG.........she's a female didn't listen ::) She says heater went cold there was a puff of smoke and when she pulled up at a roundabout the engine just stopped and wouldn't re-start.There's coolant in header tank and oil in sump[but not mixed] and from what she told me the RAC recovery guy said the engine seems to be spinning over "too fast". I suppose I'll get roped in somewhere along the line.Good job I don't need the V70 just now :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 November 2020, 22:18:26
Washed both of them as a treat. Plastic French thing for getting a years ticket for only £12 above the MOT fee, and the Omega for behaving perfectly again once I found the duff coil pack.
My "to do list" on both cars is now actually quite short. Although the Omega one is going to cost a few quid. New front discs and a pair of tyres. ::)
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Post by: B52 on 03 November 2020, 23:37:10
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50564809202_1f786dfe37_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k3eS8d)LUx (https://flic.kr/p/2k3eS8d) by xh535 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38776971@N08/), on Flickr

More checking out how new image host works but new headlights on the Statesman anyway
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2020, 00:15:38
My first thought was Chinese Catera clone...

LS1 power I presume 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: B52 on 04 November 2020, 08:30:16
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50565714526_c5ee78e610_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k3jvff)LUz (https://flic.kr/p/2k3jvff) by xh535 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38776971@N08/), on Flickr

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2020, 00:15:38
My first thought was Chinese Catera clone...

LS1 power I presume 8)

Yes - a lot of it :-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 04 November 2020, 14:20:46
Started to clean the interior of the ex plod. Turns out the leak I found and fixed under the bonnet has been there for some time, Ive just stripped the carpets and found a small colony of fish living in the rear footwell...

Now got some of it drying on the line and some of the (extra, added by me) soundproofing in the washing machine...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 November 2020, 14:34:30
Took the Range Rover out for a 50 odd mile drive to Burghley & some surrounding villages, nice sunny day for a pootle about 😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 04 November 2020, 15:36:01
Further to my last... When I stripped Zeke out and put in the aforementioned soundproofing... I didn't go right down to stripping out the thick spongey soundproofing. This was a mistake. Because for one, I would have found my leak a lot sooner. But also... I wouldn't now have had a new ecosystem growing in there. Ripped the full lot out... I think I've been carrying 20kg of mould and water round for the past year ..

The interior parts I'm not replacing are now drying in the bath...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 November 2020, 19:18:59
Went out this morning to find the front offside tyre flat on the Mondeo.  >:(

Couldn't pump it up with the compressor so whipped it off and took it up to the local filling station to use the airline.  Got back, poured water over it and as I suspected it was leaking from the rim... again!  ::)  >:(

I was going to drop it at the local garage to get them to scrub up the rim, but realised that the tyre is worn on the inner edge. New tyre then...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 04 November 2020, 20:42:06
And make sure they clean the rim and put some black sealer on it👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 November 2020, 22:28:13
Quote from: Raeturbo on 04 November 2020, 20:42:06
And make sure they clean the rim and put some black sealer on it👍

I probably should have bitten the bullet ages ago Rae and had the rims properly refurbished, as I've never had a car where the rims leak like this one even though I had all the tyres taken off and the rims cleaned a couple of years ago.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 November 2020, 00:41:04
Hindsight is a beautiful thing :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 November 2020, 07:30:52
It knows everything.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 05 November 2020, 14:38:28
Nice dry sunny day so spent the downtime replacing the heater blower hedgehog resistor as have had no interior blower for past week with fuse 33 removed.

When checked I replaced it 2.5 years ago with a pattern part off amazon for £18 so cant complain really and paid a similar sum for this one but doudt I will be doing it again in another 2.5 years as now nursing a very stiff back after spending most of the time upside down in the passenger footwell.

Oh well its done now  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2020, 14:49:19
Such a lovely job ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 05 November 2020, 15:02:52
Its one of those jobs that write up make sound simple. ::)..well in fairness it isnt hard to do just unplug a couple of wires and refit...getting those bloody plastic retaining tangs apart requires 4 hands...1 each side..1 to hold the torch and the other to keep putting glasses back on in the right place >:(...thats not including the 5th hand to pull the damn thing out with all the vac pipes etc there.

Nice cuppa now and 2 ibuprofen  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 November 2020, 15:34:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2020, 14:49:19
Such a lovely job ;D


Try replacing the landing gear control valve on a Yak 52. Four times, before we got one(assembled out of 3 others) that didn't leak.
Then the fun really started: lockwiring all the connections....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 November 2020, 21:26:31
spent some of yesterday and today checking my Omega over, no MOT extension for me  :P
stripped and cleaned the brakes, oil service, topped up the undersealing etc
polished the headlights ,checked the lights etc even gave it a wash  ::)
dropped it round for an MOT (due 28/11 ) to my tame MOT tester (who may well shut up shop very soon for lockdown ,he's a police special and in demand apparently)
passed the MOT with no advisories  :)

got to check/take Mrs Builders astra H estate as that is due 21/11
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 November 2020, 23:09:20
Just been out and washed the astra and fitted a new drivers door mirror .
police drove past but didn't send me to jail for car washing after 10PM during lockdown  :-X
but then soap/detergent kills the Chinese Virus ,so i was disinfecting the car  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 November 2020, 03:57:50
Only if you inject it :D

On second thoughts, don't do that... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 20:56:35
Took Mrs Builder's astra H estate for an MOT
Another PASS ,no advisories  :)

Brother's astra H hatch MOT monday  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 20:58:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 20:56:35
Took Mrs Builder's astra H estate for an MOT
Another PASS ,no advisories  :)

Brother's astra H hatch MOT monday  ::)
It's a wonder you have time to do any actual building.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 21:28:43
Quote from: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 20:58:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 20:56:35
Took Mrs Builder's astra H estate for an MOT
Another PASS ,no advisories  :)

Brother's astra H hatch MOT monday  ::)
It's a wonder you have time to do any actual building.
done a fair amount recently but another lockdown means Dave the Builder shopper  ;D
 and i want all the cars done Asap ,out the way
bar the Zafira B ,that's just not getting used at all anymore
I doubt my mum will use her Astra again with all the shielding/Chinese virus stuff .....
 but I MOTed that in mid July ,despite it having a 6 month extension  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 21:35:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 21:28:43
Quote from: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 20:58:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 20:56:35
Took Mrs Builder's astra H estate for an MOT
Another PASS ,no advisories  :)

Brother's astra H hatch MOT monday  ::)
It's a wonder you have time to do any actual building.
done a fair amount recently but another lockdown means Dave the Builder shopper  ;D
 and i want all the cars done Asap ,out the way
bar the Zafira B ,that's just not getting used at all anymore
I doubt my mum will use her Astra again with all the shielding/Chinese virus stuff .....
 but I MOTed that in mid July ,despite it having a 6 month extension  :P
Hmmmm.....an MOT fetish. Unusual.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 November 2020, 21:40:17
Quote from: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 21:35:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 21:28:43
done a fair amount recently but another lockdown means Dave the Builder shopper  ;D
 and i want all the cars done Asap ,out the way
bar the Zafira B ,that's just not getting used at all anymore
I doubt my mum will use her Astra again with all the shielding/Chinese virus stuff .....
 but I MOTed that in mid July ,despite it having a 6 month extension  :P
Hmmmm.....an MOT fetish. Unusual.




There's probably a test for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 November 2020, 22:11:38
Quote from: Nick W on 06 November 2020, 21:40:17


There's probably a test for it.

there is but it costs £55  :D

yes i pay full price  :o to a fair tester who spends 3/4 of an hour or so actually checking everything  ;)



Quote from: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 21:35:30

Hmmmm.....an MOT fetish. Unusual.

just an automotive masochist  ;)





Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 22:16:37
I don't know any garage round here that charges more than £30.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 November 2020, 07:41:19
ftp://
Quote from: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 22:16:37
I don't know any garage round here that charges more than £30.
"buy cheap, buy twice " as they say  :P
there's a Halfraud's, Quick-Sh!t and ATS near me that probably do offers but i'm not that much of a masochist  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 11:19:58
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 November 2020, 07:41:19
ftp://
Quote from: STEMO on 06 November 2020, 22:16:37
I don't know any garage round here that charges more than £30.
"buy cheap, buy twice " as they say  :P
there's a Halfraud's, Quick-Sh!t and ATS near me that probably do offers but i'm not that much of a masochist  ;D
Buy an MOT twice? Only if I had a fetish.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2020, 11:21:06
My MOT man charges £50. Ive been going to him for years and wouldnt go anywhere else.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 11:23:42
I use my MOT man for the amusement of fellow OOFers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 12:00:35
We've got five independent garages within a 2/3 mile radius. I reckon they formed a cartel to save all the undercutting, they all charge £30.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 07 November 2020, 16:36:39
Don't know of any independant garage round here that charges full price,main stealers might though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 November 2020, 18:16:48
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄

Is there any paint left on your cars Mick?  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:24:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 November 2020, 18:16:48
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄

Is there any paint left on your cars Mick?  :P  ;D
He'd have to get through the inch thick wax to get to the paint. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:37:52
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄
Wanna wash mine?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:37:52
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄
Wanna wash mine?
Mine gets really dirty out and about and, if I can be arsed, I put it through the up and over when I buy diesel. But the wife likes hers cleanish so I thought I might have to do it today. But it went for a service and MOT on Tuesday and the little man at Vauxhall sent it back gleaming  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 18:43:36
Quote from: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:24:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 November 2020, 18:16:48
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄

Is there any paint left on your cars Mick?  :P  ;D
He'd have to get through the inch thick wax to get to the paint. ;D
.   


OCD with my vehicles I'm afraid like them clean & everything in the right place, if my missus ever drives my car and moves anything I notice it, the other thing I am obsessive about are my lawns must have something to do with all my years in uniform, like things just right.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:44:45
Quote from: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:37:52
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄
Wanna wash mine?
Mine gets really dirty out and about and, if I can be arsed, I put it through the up and over when I buy diesel. But the wife likes hers cleanish so I thought I might have to do it today. But it went for a service and MOT on Tuesday and the little man at Vauxhall sent it back gleaming  :)
Pretty certain none of mine have been washed in 2020. I'm going to see if I can maintain that record.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 18:45:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 November 2020, 18:16:48
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄

Is there any paint left on your cars Mick?  :P  ;D
. 

😄😄 Yes & it's very shiny.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:48:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:44:45
Quote from: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:37:52
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄
Wanna wash mine?
Mine gets really dirty out and about and, if I can be arsed, I put it through the up and over when I buy diesel. But the wife likes hers cleanish so I thought I might have to do it today. But it went for a service and MOT on Tuesday and the little man at Vauxhall sent it back gleaming  :)
Pretty certain none of mine have been washed in 2020. I'm going to see if I can maintain that record.
But you've got a jaaaaag  :o Part of the pleasure is polishing it, surely?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:50:06
I mean, you must say to Mrs TB "Are we going out? I'll bring round the jaaaag"  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:58:15
Quote from: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:48:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:44:45
Quote from: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:37:52
Quote from: Rangie on 07 November 2020, 17:00:07
Lovely day here again so washed the Subaru & the Range Rover don't know how I ever found time to go to work..😄
Wanna wash mine?
Mine gets really dirty out and about and, if I can be arsed, I put it through the up and over when I buy diesel. But the wife likes hers cleanish so I thought I might have to do it today. But it went for a service and MOT on Tuesday and the little man at Vauxhall sent it back gleaming  :)
Pretty certain none of mine have been washed in 2020. I'm going to see if I can maintain that record.
But you've got a jaaaaag  :o Part of the pleasure is polishing it, surely?
No wonder they don't like me on the Jag forum ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2020, 18:58:52
Quote from: STEMO on 07 November 2020, 18:50:06
I mean, you must say to Mrs TB "Are we going out? I'll bring round the jaaaag"  ;D
We use whatever car is parked at the end of the drive. So today that was TBE...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 November 2020, 15:45:23
Noticed on Friday that there was quite a bit of condensation on the inside of the windows on the Omega.
Pulled the n/s/f carpet up and sure enough theres water swishing around in the footwell.  ::)
Inspection shows a little rust patch which water is seeping through, so it has now been took back to solid metal, which has left a 2p sized hole, which will be welded up tomorrow.
Then got underneath the front and spent a long time checking everywhere else around the front of the chassis for rust.
Found a couple of bits of flaky paint / underseal with a bit of surface rust underneath when it was scaraped off, but nothing to cause concern.
Clean those bits up and treated with Bilthambers finest. Will put some underseal or Supertrol over it tomorrow when its dried.
Also noticed a bit of play in the n/s/f bottom ball joint, so will change that along with the discs / pads before the MOT in 3 weeks time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 November 2020, 13:48:33
Welded a plate over the 2p sized hole I found in the n/s footwell yesterday. Im as confident as I can be that the car is now rust free.
Ive been over it from back to front and sorted any signs of rust as Ive found them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 November 2020, 14:27:55
Checked all fluids in the Range Rover haven't had to top anything up apart from screen wash  in the year I've owned it but going to need a set of tyres in the spring.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 November 2020, 17:07:49
Quote from: Rangie on 09 November 2020, 14:27:55
Checked all fluids in the Range Rover haven't had to top anything up apart from screen wash  in the year I've owned it but going to need a set of tyres in the spring.

Did you wash it Mick?  Must be dirty by now!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 November 2020, 17:12:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 November 2020, 17:07:49
Quote from: Rangie on 09 November 2020, 14:27:55
Checked all fluids in the Range Rover haven't had to top anything up apart from screen wash  in the year I've owned it but going to need a set of tyres in the spring.

Did you wash it Mick?  Must be dirty by now!  :o  ;D
.   


It did cross my mind..😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 November 2020, 21:12:14
Another MOT pass, Brothers astra H hatch  :)
1 advisory crack in bottom of windscreen ,
which was in it when we got it and is not worth replacing yet till it get's damage in the swept area  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 November 2020, 21:14:28
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 November 2020, 21:12:14
Another MOT pass, Brothers astra H hatch  :)
1 advisory crack in bottom of windscreen ,
which was in it when we got it and is not worth replacing yet till it get's damage in the swept area  :P
Is that the lot? What are you going to do now? Hijack cars and take them for MOT's?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 November 2020, 21:15:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 November 2020, 21:12:14
Another MOT pass, Brothers astra H hatch  :)
1 advisory crack in bottom of windscreen ,
which was in it when we got it and is not worth replacing yet till it get's damage in the swept area  :P
Less than a week after TBE had a new windscreen due to a garage roof raining down on it, she chipped again, in the swept area.

Get an advisor every year, but I keep expecting it to grow one day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 November 2020, 21:28:36
Quote from: STEMO on 09 November 2020, 21:14:28
Quote from: dave the builder on 09 November 2020, 21:12:14
Another MOT pass, Brothers astra H hatch  :)
1 advisory crack in bottom of windscreen ,
which was in it when we got it and is not worth replacing yet till it get's damage in the swept area  :P
Is that the lot? What are you going to do now? Hijack cars and take them for MOT's?  ;D ;D
that will do this week  :)

got the zafira B to MOT and sell because it's not being used  :(  but that can wait till after lockdown
and another astra Hatch to MOT mid December  :P

don't worry .... i'll find something to do  :D

Quote from: TheBoy on 09 November 2020, 21:15:47

Less than a week after TBE had a new windscreen due to a garage roof raining down on it, she chipped again, in the swept area.

Get an advisor every year, but I keep expecting it to grow one day.
yep , sods law if you replace it ,it will get smashed a week later  :P
hence i didn't replace the screen, think the excess is about £75
waste of money with the crack being right at the bottom and can't crack any further

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2020, 21:47:41
If the Zafira B has electricity TB might be interested as it will save charging the Rolling Shed for a month or so :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 November 2020, 21:53:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2020, 21:47:41
If the Zafira B has electricity TB might be interested as it will save charging the Rolling Shed for a month or so :D
I doubt there's much electric in it , it's been sat since the first lock down in march  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: B52 on 10 November 2020, 15:07:14
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KW02 gone for cambelt/water pump change #4 (time not mileage obvs) and aircon regas today...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2020, 16:52:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2020, 21:47:41
If the Zafira B has electricity TB might be interested as it will save charging the Rolling Shed for a month or so :D
That reminds me, mine must be wanting some more electricity by now.  Job for tomoz methinks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 November 2020, 17:05:06
New tyre and alignment for the Mondeo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 17:11:02
I always feel left out on this thread. Put some diesel in it?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 17:14:54
Quote from: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 17:11:02
I always feel left out on this thread. Put some diesel in it?  :-\
You could wash it between dogging and shopping...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 17:16:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 17:14:54
Quote from: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 17:11:02
I always feel left out on this thread. Put some diesel in it?  :-\
You could wash it between dogging and shopping...  :D
I don't wash it, I sit in it while a machine with big brushes does it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 November 2020, 17:44:00
Fitted new sound proofing mat under the bonnet of the Range Rover, glad I purchased new fitting clips as well  as all bar 1 disintegrated on removal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 November 2020, 18:30:31
Quote from: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 17:16:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 17:14:54
Quote from: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 17:11:02
I always feel left out on this thread. Put some diesel in it?  :-\
You could wash it between dogging and shopping...  :D
I don't wash it, I sit in it while a machine with big brushes does it.

Likewise, I've done 3,500 miles in mine since the BMW stealer washed it for me, so probably due a quid spending on it. I probably ought to put diesel in it too, the tank seems very small on it  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 18:58:00
Bro gets a pretty decent range from his 330d, certainly well north of 550 miles iirc without skimping on performance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 19:21:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 18:58:00
Bro gets a pretty decent range from his 330d, certainly well north of 550 miles iirc without skimping on performance.
My poxy old 2.0 diesel astra gets me 550 on a full tank, without going anywhere near a motorway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 November 2020, 19:23:04
I struggle to get 550 miles from a tank.  That said, due to the £99 pump cut off, I tend not to be able to fill my tank...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 November 2020, 19:34:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 November 2020, 19:23:04
I struggle to get 550 miles from a tank.  That said, due to the £99 pump cut off, I tend not to be able to fill my tank...
Mine will only hold 56 litres, so about £70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 November 2020, 19:43:11
Wash your own car? Isn't that why God invented immigrants?? :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 November 2020, 20:27:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 18:58:00
Bro gets a pretty decent range from his 330d, certainly well north of 550 miles iirc without skimping on performance.

Is his an x-drive? I get about 40mpg from mine in mixed work, but a true 48-50 on a long motorway run making acceptable progress.

On balance I am more than happy with that given the performance and overall package the car offers. I am missing my heated seats though, I'll be fixing that when it's out of warranty.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 20:38:29
Rwd with the 8 speed ZF box ;)

Slightly higher mpg but with relatively less drivetrain drag...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 November 2020, 20:43:35
Indeed!

By 5-10% by the looks of it.

I like the ZF box very much but the way mine is setup seems to make it feel very lazy unless in Sport. Then again, coming from an electric car it perhaps just feels like it lacks immediacy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 20:55:16
I believe in EcoPro mode it lives in top, but in full fat Sport mode it won't go above 7th unless you shift it up manually.

I haven't driven it enough to have an opinion about it being sluggish, but it picks up a damn sight quicker than the Barge... Twin turbos help and the straight six is a torquey lump 8)

That said, the 5 speed 722 in the Barge adapts quite quickly... drive it assertively and it becomes quite lively, certainly over 50 it doesn't feel particularly underpowered. Which is nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 November 2020, 07:21:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 November 2020, 19:23:04
I struggle to get 550 miles from a tank.  That said, due to the £99 pump cut off, I tend not to be able to fill my tank...

Wrong Gearbox!

I get 550 miles to a tank on Velar when commuting, drops when city driving  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 November 2020, 08:32:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 November 2020, 20:55:16
I believe in EcoPro mode it lives in top, but in full fat Sport mode it won't go above 7th unless you shift it up manually.

I haven't driven it enough to have an opinion about it being sluggish, but it picks up a damn sight quicker than the Barge... Twin turbos help and the straight six is a torquey lump 8)


The bmw will default back to comfort mode at each start up, you'd have to physically select EcoPro (which makes it as flat as a witches tit as it encourages you to ease off to maintain speed). Of all of the 335's/435's that I've had, they've all been like a bullet. Fantastic around town at low speed and instant pick up when you floor it. As to sport mode, I'd use it to stretch the rev range lower down but switch it off when I was on full chat. My Audi is the same, no need to be in sport mode when flat out, as you can achieve maximum speed in 'D' ....... allegedly.  ::)
The 35d's are a cracking engine mated to a cracking gearbox so certainly shouldn't feel lazy.  :-\  Mine have all pulled like a train straight off the line, with a very slight lull around 124-128, and then off they go again with the same urgency all the way to the limiter (on a track obviously). Fuel wise I'd get mid 30's around town and 48-50mpg on a run. I really do love the versatility of that engine and gearbox set-up.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 November 2020, 11:48:59
Quote from: YZ250 on 11 November 2020, 08:32:34
The bmw will default back to comfort mode at each start up, you'd have to physically select EcoPro (which makes it as flat as a witches tit as it encourages you to ease off to maintain speed). Of all of the 335's/435's that I've had, they've all been like a bullet. Fantastic around town at low speed and instant pick up when you floor it. As to sport mode, I'd use it to stretch the rev range lower down but switch it off when I was on full chat. My Audi is the same, no need to be in sport mode when flat out, as you can achieve maximum speed in 'D' ....... allegedly.  ::)
The 35d's are a cracking engine mated to a cracking gearbox so certainly shouldn't feel lazy.  :-\  Mine have all pulled like a train straight off the line, with a very slight lull around 124-128, and then off they go again with the same urgency all the way to the limiter (on a track obviously). Fuel wise I'd get mid 30's around town and 48-50mpg on a run. I really do love the versatility of that engine and gearbox set-up.  :y

A requirement of emissions testing following the VAG 'issues', the vehicle has to default to the configuration in which it was approved at every key cycle, think it came in around 2017/18 ish.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 November 2020, 12:02:39
Went out to check the tyre pressure on the new tyre on the Mondeo and promptly lost the dust cap.  >:( 

Spent 20 minutes looking for it with no joy.  Then spent 20 minutes hunting through the jumble in my garage for a bag of spares with no joy, even though I've seen them recently.  :-\  ::)

Took all the crap out of the boot and robbed the dust cap off the spare, and then for whatever reason all the crap that has sat neatly in the boot for ages just wouldn't fit back in.  >:(  Came in for a cuppa! Sigh...

It's going to be one of those days!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 November 2020, 12:47:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 November 2020, 12:02:39
Went out to check the tyre pressure on the new tyre on the Mondeo and promptly lost the dust cap.  >:( 

Spent 20 minutes looking for it with no joy.  Then spent 20 minutes hunting through the jumble in my garage for a bag of spares with no joy, even though I've seen them recently.  :-\  ::)

Took all the crap out of the boot and robbed the dust cap off the spare, and then for whatever reason all the crap that has sat neatly in the boot for ages just wouldn't fit back in.  >:(  Came in for a cuppa! Sigh...

It's going to be one of those days!  ::)
. 

Why do dust caps always dissapear when dropped ? I always keep spare ones in the ashtray now 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 November 2020, 13:50:34
Quote from: Rangie on 11 November 2020, 12:47:41
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 November 2020, 12:02:39
Went out to check the tyre pressure on the new tyre on the Mondeo and promptly lost the dust cap.  >:( 

Spent 20 minutes looking for it with no joy.  Then spent 20 minutes hunting through the jumble in my garage for a bag of spares with no joy, even though I've seen them recently.  :-\  ::)

Took all the crap out of the boot and robbed the dust cap off the spare, and then for whatever reason all the crap that has sat neatly in the boot for ages just wouldn't fit back in.  >:(  Came in for a cuppa! Sigh...

It's going to be one of those days!  ::)
. 

Why do dust caps always dissapear when dropped ? I always keep spare ones in the ashtray now 👍

My spares are in a safe place in the garage..... somewhere!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:16:23
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 November 2020, 07:21:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 November 2020, 19:23:04
I struggle to get 550 miles from a tank.  That said, due to the £99 pump cut off, I tend not to be able to fill my tank...

Wrong Gearbox!

I get 550 miles to a tank on Velar when commuting, drops when city driving  :y
Maybe I'm not as reformed as I thought I was ;D

Not sure the later box would help much for me normally, except when tootling urban.  After all, the 2.7 XJ/XF/S-Types seem to manage huge mpg, with the older box :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:17:17
Besides, to get extra cogs, I'd have to suffer that stupid stop/start wank. No thanks!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 November 2020, 17:18:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:17:17
Besides, to get extra cogs, I'd have to suffer that stupid stop/start wank. No thanks!
You can turn it off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:19:56
Hey, for once, I'm organised. I know *EXACTLY* where my spare dustups are :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:21:23
Quote from: STEMO on 11 November 2020, 17:18:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:17:17
Besides, to get extra cogs, I'd have to suffer that stupid stop/start wank. No thanks!
You can turn it off.
Every poxy journey.

Actually, I'd have to check where you do turn it off on an XJ, because if its in the config menus, I think I'd just sit on the rev limiter at traffic lights, as that would be less painful.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 November 2020, 17:24:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:21:23
Quote from: STEMO on 11 November 2020, 17:18:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:17:17
Besides, to get extra cogs, I'd have to suffer that stupid stop/start wank. No thanks!
You can turn it off.
Every poxy journey.

Actually, I'd have to check where you do turn it off on an XJ, because if its in the config menus, I think I'd just sit on the rev limiter at traffic lights, as that would be less painful.
On wifey's car it was a switch. So turning it off was no different from starting it up, putting it in gear, no big deal. The poxy thing hardly ever worked anyway, because the battery had to be at something like 90% for it to function. Lights and aircon on was enough to shut it up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 November 2020, 18:13:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 November 2020, 12:02:39
Went out to check the tyre pressure on the new tyre on the Mondeo and promptly lost the dust cap.  >:( 

Spent 20 minutes looking for it with no joy.  Then spent 20 minutes hunting through the jumble in my garage for a bag of spares with no joy, even though I've seen them recently.  :-\  ::)

Took all the crap out of the boot and robbed the dust cap off the spare, and then for whatever reason all the crap that has sat neatly in the boot for ages just wouldn't fit back in.  >:(  Came in for a cuppa! Sigh...

It's going to be one of those days!  ::)
Nick one off your next door neighbours car. :D Unless you live in the middle of nowhere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 November 2020, 18:23:49
Quote from: ronnyd on 11 November 2020, 18:13:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 November 2020, 12:02:39
Went out to check the tyre pressure on the new tyre on the Mondeo and promptly lost the dust cap.  >:( 

Spent 20 minutes looking for it with no joy.  Then spent 20 minutes hunting through the jumble in my garage for a bag of spares with no joy, even though I've seen them recently.  :-\  ::)

Took all the crap out of the boot and robbed the dust cap off the spare, and then for whatever reason all the crap that has sat neatly in the boot for ages just wouldn't fit back in.  >:(  Came in for a cuppa! Sigh...

It's going to be one of those days!  ::)
Nick one off your next door neighbours car. :D Unless you live in the middle of nowhere.
. 

Hub caps were the thing to nick in my youth & when alloys came along there was real cash to be made !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 18:41:44
Today, the Battlebus got some electricity, as did the Pussy.  TBE got some air instead.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 November 2020, 18:45:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:21:23
Quote from: STEMO on 11 November 2020, 17:18:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:17:17
Besides, to get extra cogs, I'd have to suffer that stupid stop/start wank. No thanks!
You can turn it off.
Every poxy journey.

Actually, I'd have to check where you do turn it off on an XJ, because if its in the config menus, I think I'd just sit on the rev limiter at traffic lights, as that would be less painful.

I wonder if you could 'code' it out if you ever changed to a start/stop Jag. It was easy on my Audi using VCDS. I just went in to central electrics, found the start/stop module. The options were Default to on, Default to off and memory. I chose 'memory' as it will always remember the last setting, which in my case is off.  :y  If you want it on, just leave it on when you turn the ignition off and it works as normal.  :y
Why can't they all be like that.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 November 2020, 20:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:21:23
Quote from: STEMO on 11 November 2020, 17:18:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2020, 17:17:17
Besides, to get extra cogs, I'd have to suffer that stupid stop/start wank. No thanks!
You can turn it off.
Every poxy journey.

Actually, I'd have to check where you do turn it off on an XJ, because if its in the config menus, I think I'd just sit on the rev limiter at traffic lights, as that would be less painful.

Unplug the module  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2020, 09:46:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\

Batteries for stop/start cars are stupidly expensive?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 November 2020, 10:55:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 November 2020, 09:46:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\

Batteries for stop/start cars are stupidly expensive?
Agree! Ask my granddaughter. The one for her Nissan Cashcow is stupidly expensive.
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Post by: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 10:59:25
 I didn't realise you only have to buy an ordinary battery if you don't use the start/stop. Worth knowing. :y
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Post by: YZ250 on 12 November 2020, 11:04:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 November 2020, 09:46:47
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\

Batteries for stop/start cars are stupidly expensive?

Yep, battery for mine :   Exide = around the £470 mark, Bosch = around the £535 mark. I haven't had to buy one yet but they are bloody expensive when compared to normal car batteries.  :o
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2020, 11:09:02
Yes, tends to be an Advanced Glass Mat (AGM) cell technology in order to support the stresses with repeated starts and allow a slightly deeper cycle.

Most cars with start stop also tend to support a mild hybrid type approach so the batteries remain at maybe 85% charge and the alternators beefed up to beyond 150A capability, under braking the alternator acts as a mild energy recovery.

Of course stop start also increases starter and ring gear wear.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2020, 12:56:35
Any reason why you couldn't put an ordinary battery in a stop/start car if you disabled the stop/start or made sure you turned it off every time?
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 13:02:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 November 2020, 12:56:35
Any reason why you couldn't put an ordinary battery in a stop/start car if you disabled the stop/start or made sure you turned it off every time?
The net saving would probably be zero ;)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2020, 13:05:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 13:02:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 November 2020, 12:56:35
Any reason why you couldn't put an ordinary battery in a stop/start car if you disabled the stop/start or made sure you turned it off every time?
The net saving would probably be zero ;)

Eh?  When a stop/start battery is at least 5x the cost of an ordinary battery?  ???

Talking of batteries I've just ordered a new one for the Mondeo as the current one is about to expire.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 13:15:38
For every AGM battery, you would potentially have to replace the standard one three or so times.  ;)
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Post by: Rangie on 12 November 2020, 13:17:29
Fitted new number plates to SWMBOs Subaru the others had started to fade , got a set from eBay for £12.00 without all the document nonsense, bargain I think Halfords are around the £30 mark now.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2020, 13:58:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 13:15:38
For every AGM battery, you would potentially have to replace the standard one three or so times.  ;)

Why?  If you didn't use the stop/start surely you wouldn't be using the battery anymore than an ordinary car?  ???
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Post by: Nick W on 12 November 2020, 14:05:49
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 November 2020, 13:58:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 13:15:38
For every AGM battery, you would potentially have to replace the standard one three or so times.  ;)

Why?  If you didn't use the stop/start surely you wouldn't be using the battery anymore than an ordinary car?  ???


AGM batteries tend to be a bit more durable than standard lead acid ones. But those do have wildly varying lives
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Post by: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 14:30:53
My battery is the GM original. Seven years and 73000 miles.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2020, 14:58:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 November 2020, 13:58:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 13:15:38
For every AGM battery, you would potentially have to replace the standard one three or so times.  ;)

Why?  If you didn't use the stop/start surely you wouldn't be using the battery anymore than an ordinary car?  ???

Because, as per my above info, there is more than the start stop that is changed and this includes the charging strategy  :y
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Post by: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 15:16:32
I’m still none the wiser. Why don’t people like s/s. It works perfectly for me. :-\
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Post by: Nick W on 12 November 2020, 15:29:21
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 15:16:32
I’m still none the wiser. Why don’t people like s/s. It works perfectly for me. :-\


It's OK.


If you're putting a manual trans into neutral when stationary, like you should, by the time you've dipped the clutch, selected first and started letting the clutch up, the engine will be running and you haven't 'lost' anything.


An auto has less time to restart and select a gear, because all it has to go on is you lifting off the brake.


Whatever, we're only talking fractions of a second so complaints are  trivialities.


I'm more dubious about the long term durability of the starter and flywheel, but if we're honest modern cars aren't going to last far into their second decade for any number of reasons.
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Post by: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 16:51:30
Mine’s auto, and gets away very smartly.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:11:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Have you noticed that at every set of traffic lights only 1 or 2 cars get through. Or why its now almost law to fit traffic lights on every roundabout due to this stupid, ill informed, wasteful technology.
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Post by: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 17:28:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:11:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Have you noticed that at every set of traffic lights only 1 or 2 cars get through. Or why its now almost law to fit traffic lights on every roundabout due to this stupid, ill informed, wasteful technology.
You can save up to 1% of your fuel, if you use it properly.  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:34:27
Quote from: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 17:28:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:11:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Have you noticed that at every set of traffic lights only 1 or 2 cars get through. Or why its now almost law to fit traffic lights on every roundabout due to this stupid, ill informed, wasteful technology.
You can save up to 1% of your fuel, if you use it properly.  ;D
So around £50 a year, tops. To suffer that shit, not to mention having to buy £500 batteries and £1000 starters.

Its a stupid idea, there are no upsides.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 17:40:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:34:27
Quote from: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 17:28:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:11:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Have you noticed that at every set of traffic lights only 1 or 2 cars get through. Or why its now almost law to fit traffic lights on every roundabout due to this stupid, ill informed, wasteful technology.
You can save up to 1% of your fuel, if you use it properly.  ;D
So around £50 a year, tops. To suffer that shit, not to mention having to buy £500 batteries and £1000 starters.

Its a stupid idea, there are no upsides.
The traffic lights and ever reducing limits are primarily to slow traffic speeds and improve disrupt flow.

My commute will soon be 30 roundabouts in 25 miles at the rate they're building the sodding things >:(
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2020, 17:58:15
Quote from: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 17:28:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:11:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Have you noticed that at every set of traffic lights only 1 or 2 cars get through. Or why its now almost law to fit traffic lights on every roundabout due to this stupid, ill informed, wasteful technology.
You can save up to 1% of your fuel, if you use it properly.  ;D

Nope, fuel savings for the average user are all but no existent. It only reduces emissions near places of congestion  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 18:29:09
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2020, 17:58:15
Quote from: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 17:28:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:11:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Have you noticed that at every set of traffic lights only 1 or 2 cars get through. Or why its now almost law to fit traffic lights on every roundabout due to this stupid, ill informed, wasteful technology.
You can save up to 1% of your fuel, if you use it properly.  ;D

Nope, fuel savings for the average user are all but no existent. It only reduces emissions near places of congestion  :y
Don't tell Jaime  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2020, 18:32:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2020, 17:58:15
Quote from: STEMO on 12 November 2020, 17:28:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2020, 17:11:14
Quote from: Shackeng on 12 November 2020, 07:48:33
Remind me why I shouldn’t like start/stop?  It works perfectly on the Mondeo. For interest I’ve tried quick starts with it on and off (engine idling), and it starts so quickly there is no discernible difference. I don’t see the problem, unless you are a permanent traffic light drag racer like TB.  :-\
Have you noticed that at every set of traffic lights only 1 or 2 cars get through. Or why its now almost law to fit traffic lights on every roundabout due to this stupid, ill informed, wasteful technology.
You can save up to 1% of your fuel, if you use it properly.  ;D

Nope, fuel savings for the average user are all but no existent. It only reduces emissions near places of congestion  :y

Quite right too!  :y  Think of the poor little children....  :'(                                                                             
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2020, 19:03:35
Feed them to the Polar bears.
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 November 2020, 16:04:30
Managed to get it very sideways and came very close to running out of talent  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 November 2020, 16:16:47
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 November 2020, 16:04:30
Managed to get it very sideways and came very close to running out of talent  :o
Drivers seat cleaning required?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 November 2020, 16:44:05
Fitted the new battery to the Mondeo which arrived pretty much 24 hours after I ordered it.  8)

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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 November 2020, 16:46:49
Vinyl should wipe off easily enough  :D

Always good to have an idea of where the limit is. Just in case :y

At least you know why the range is down...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2020, 18:10:47
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 12 November 2020, 17:58:15
It only reduces emissions near places of congestion  :y
And DPFs designed to reduce pollution in London, and dump it instead in our green and wonderful countryside.

Another stupid idea.
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 November 2020, 21:24:28
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2020, 16:16:47

Drivers seat cleaning required?

Not quite, but if I'd clenched any harder my as$e would have been bitten a neat little hole out of the 'leather'.  ;D

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 November 2020, 16:46:49
Always good to have an idea of where the limit is. Just in case :y

At least you know why the range is down...

Absolutely, it's important research.

My biggest problem is that the car has generates a shed load of grip, so when it does let go, invariably it will be 'at pace' meaning things happen rather quickly, and any resulting accident would be spectacular.

Still, I don't plan on making a habit of it...
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 November 2020, 21:46:12
If they'll fit over the brakes, fit a set of 15" steelies from the E36. That should redress the power/grip balance :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 November 2020, 13:51:47
Gave the Mondeo's passenger seat and surroundings a thorough wash last night.  :y

As it looked wet enough this morning I decided I should close the passenger door window....  ::)  :-[
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Post by: ronnyd on 14 November 2020, 15:17:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 November 2020, 13:51:47
Gave the Mondeo's passenger seat and surroundings a thorough wash last night.  :y

As it looked wet enough this morning I decided I should close the passenger door window....  ::)  :-[
At least it got a good rinse then. ;)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 November 2020, 17:38:25
Quote from: ronnyd on 14 November 2020, 15:17:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 November 2020, 13:51:47
Gave the Mondeo's passenger seat and surroundings a thorough wash last night.  :y

As it looked wet enough this morning I decided I should close the passenger door window....  ::)  :-[
At least it got a good rinse then. ;)

It certainly did, the seat is soaked and the window was only left open an inch!  It was howling and pishing down last night though....  ::)
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Post by: Carfix on 14 November 2020, 18:42:01
Repaired damage to the near side front bumper upper mount.

Damage caused to the car when it fell into a very large pothole.  :(
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Post by: Rangie on 14 November 2020, 19:15:25
Filled the Range Rover with diesel for first time in over a month £62.00 used to spend about £300.00 a month before  I retired in June.😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 November 2020, 16:54:58
New  front discs (Brembo) & pads (GM) and changed the brake fluid. Old discs were absolutely knacked, so I expect the braking to be a lot better now.  :)
Will try and remember to post a pic of the old discs tomorrow. Should raise a larf.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2020, 17:25:27
Insured 'em.

Not much change from £600, but still significantly cheaper than renewal quote.
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Post by: STEMO on 16 November 2020, 17:26:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2020, 17:25:27
Insured 'em.

Not much change from £600, but still significantly cheaper than renewal quote.
I really should be arsed looking around, but it's hard to care.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: B52 on 17 November 2020, 01:42:34
Cambelt change #4 done and aircon now fully functional again. Which has only confirmed earlier suspicion that the thermostat is stuck open.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 14:46:26
Gave it a bit of a pre MOT checkover. Found that both rear springs are missing about two centimetres off the top end.  ::)
Dont suppose it has much affect on how they perform, but I imagine its an instant failure all the same.
Springs are 4 years old Sachs, and have done approx. 15,000 miles.  ::)
Time for another new pair I suppose. Any current brand a favourite at the moment. ?
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 November 2020, 14:54:55
Kilen HD ones :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 November 2020, 15:07:23
Mine seems to sit quite low at the back with Sachs springs and shocks although both are 3 years/60k miles old now and with the weight in the boot get a really hard life.

Might look at some Kilen HD in the spring when it warms up now as MOT pass so no mechanical issues just lots of grounding on speed bumps etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 15:14:02
I put a new pair of Sachs dampers on the rear of mine less than a year ago. It now sits lower at the rear and scrapes the mudflaps over speed bumps,or if theres more than a couple of bags of shopping in the boot, or even if I accelerate hard from a standstill.
Im not impressed with them tbh.
Would love another pair of s/l dampers, but they cost as much as the car is worth. Might go back to Bilstiens at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 15:20:41
I know a man who might have a pair of plod rear springs. If not will have a look at the Kilens.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 November 2020, 15:21:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 15:14:02
I put a new pair of Sachs dampers on the rear of mine less than a year ago. It now sits lower at the rear and scrapes the mudflaps over speed bumps,or if theres more than a couple of bags of shopping in the boot, or even if I accelerate hard from a standstill.
Im not impressed with them tbh.
Would love another pair of s/l dampers, but they cost as much as the car is worth. Might go back to Bilstiens at some point.
You're still alive so the brakes must be ok.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 November 2020, 15:24:04
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 15:20:41
I know a man who might have a pair of plod rear springs. If not will have a look at the Kilens.  :y
I made the suggestion on the basis that plod are a tricky find, but yes, that would be the preferred route, followed by the Kilen option  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 15:24:53
Plenty of Kilens on ebay, but no mention of HD.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 November 2020, 15:28:57
Took the Range Rover out of the garage to search for a lost dog !
Met a woman while we were out walking our dog this morning who was very distraught her dog had run off after some Muncjack deer a couple of hours earlier, so when we got back I told SWMBO that I was going to drive over to the other side of the farm as that is where the majority of the deer gather, my hunch was spot on found the dog & returned to owner my good deed for the day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 November 2020, 15:50:50
Quote from: Rangie on 17 November 2020, 15:28:57
Took the Range Rover out of the garage to search for a lost dog !
Met a woman while we were out walking our dog this morning who was very distraught her dog had run off after some Muncjack deer a couple of hours earlier, so when we got back I told SWMBO that I was going to drive over to the other side of the farm as that is where the majority of the deer gather, my hunch was spot on found the dog & returned to owner my good deed for the day.
Well done, Mick  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 November 2020, 16:07:15
Strange how different opinions vary on shocks and springs.

I fitted a set of B4 rear shocks a while back and within 100 miles took them favour of the Sachs that its wearing now.Found the B4,s way to harsh a ride but maybe being stiffer would also help with HD springs.Think they are still out in the shed somewhere even in the boxes assuming the mice havent eaten them :o

Will investigate further if I can find HD rear springs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 November 2020, 16:26:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 15:24:53
Plenty of Kilens on ebay, but no mention of HD.  :-\
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-NEW-KILEN-REAR-AXLE-COIL-SPRING-PAIR-SET-SPRINGS-GENUINE-OE-QUALITY-60037-/254293101515

www.kilensprings.com › Kile...PDF
the spring specialists - Kilen Springs :y
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Post by: amba on 17 November 2020, 17:13:40
Cheers Al,...what denotes them as HD as looking at their catalogue same rear spring through out range as we know the spring is std for all saloons
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 November 2020, 17:18:33
Cargo vs normal without opening the table back up :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 November 2020, 17:23:58
Thats what I would of expected in their detail but only differs between Estate and Saloon ...no mention of Cargo or HD
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 November 2020, 17:50:52
Standard Omega saloon:
p/n 71026 Vauxhall, wire diameter 15,00; spring diameter 156; length 252; end style I I (pigtail top and bottom)

HD Omega saloon:
p/n 60037 Vauxhall, wire diameter 16,00; spring diameter 154; length 246; end style I I (pigtail top and bottom)

Page 132 of the catalogue pdf and the technical reference table from page 159 :y

Estate HD is 60038 for reference  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 18:16:03
I may be interested in those B4,s if you arent planning on using them, Andrew.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 November 2020, 18:54:57
Thank you so much for the concise clarity as always Al.It’s much appreciated .

Albs/re shocks I may go back to them with the Kiken springs as Al suggested tbh but if my plans change I will let you know however they have been in an outside shed for several years so condition may not be great anyway . :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 19:06:49
Cheers. Let me know if you decide to shift them on.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 November 2020, 19:14:33
Quote from: amba on 17 November 2020, 18:54:57
Thank you so much for the concise clarity as always Al.It’s much appreciated .

Albs/re shocks I may go back to them with the Kiken springs as Al suggested tbh but if my plans change I will let you know however they have been in an outside shed for several years so condition may not be great anyway . :(
If they're manky and rusty they'll suit an omega perfectly  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 November 2020, 19:15:13
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sachs-2x-Shock-Absorbers-Dampers-Rear-Pair-Gas-Pressure-105-842-/253668814146 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 November 2020, 19:41:37
Quote from: STEMO on 17 November 2020, 19:14:33
Quote from: amba on 17 November 2020, 18:54:57
Thank you so much for the concise clarity as always Al.It’s much appreciated .

Albs/re shocks I may go back to them with the Kiken springs as Al suggested tbh but if my plans change I will let you know however they have been in an outside shed for several years so condition may not be great anyway . :(
If they're manky and rusty they'll suit an omega perfectly  ;D


It won't have affected the springs, they would lived a much harder life under the car supporting its weight. Although the shocks won't have worn out through use, there's nothing preventing the gas leaking out.


The springs are the important part; new shocks are cheap enough not to be worth messing with used ones.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 21:45:24
Ive spent a fortune on this car and it really has to stop.  ::) The shocks on it are less than a year old, and a new pair of B4,s is going to be yet another £100 on top of the £250 Ive spent on it in the last month.
If Ambas shocks were hardly used, and he wanted rid of them then it would be worth me giving them a try to see if I prefer them to the Sachs on there at the moment.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 November 2020, 21:59:16
They should have a bit of life left then ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 November 2020, 22:19:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 21:45:24
Ive spent a fortune on this car and it really has to stop.  ::) The shocks on it are less than a year old, and a new pair of B4,s is going to be yet another £100 on top of the £250 Ive spent on it in the last month.
If Ambas shocks were hardly used, and he wanted rid of them then it would be worth me giving them a try to see if I prefer them to the Sachs on there at the moment.  ;)




The dampers do not support the weight of the car. That is the spring's function. If a car's ride height has dropped then the springs should be the first thing to replace.


And self-levelling shocks are basically the standard one with a small air spring wrapped around them to adjust the ride height, with the coil spring still doing most of the work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 22:35:47
Well, both springs are missing last 2omm or so at the top, but I cant see that having much affect on the ride height.
I may well be very wrong though, and would be happy to be so. Only had the issue since replacing the S/L shocks, but they do support the car to a degree, when keeping it level ? So may have been "masking" an issue with the springs ?  :-\
Need to replace springs asap regardless as the MOT is due in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 November 2020, 22:46:54
Mine rides low on the back too, scrapes a lot some places. Looking forward to seeing how it goes for you 👍👍👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 November 2020, 22:47:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 22:35:47
Well, both springs are missing last 2omm or so at the top, but I cant see that having much affect on the ride height.
I may well be very wrong though, and would be happy to be so. Only had the issue since replacing the S/L shocks, but they do support the car to a degree, when keeping it level ? So may have been "masking" an issue with the springs ?  :-\
Need to replace springs asap regardless as the MOT is due in a couple of weeks.


There you have it: two knackered springs.


As I wrote, the airbags on S/L shocks are an additional, adjustable spring to keep the ride height at a required level.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2020, 12:45:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 November 2020, 16:54:58
New  front discs (Brembo) & pads (GM) and changed the brake fluid. Old discs were absolutely knacked, so I expect the braking to be a lot better now.  :)
Will try and remember to post a pic of the old discs tomorrow. Should raise a larf.  :D

I think it was probably time to change these !  :o ;D
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCXpjmY7/IMG-0780.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9TjyWdt)

Nice shiny new ones.  :)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLn0hFLC/IMG-0778.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DCPszTw)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 18 November 2020, 13:23:56
Quote from: Nick W on 17 November 2020, 22:47:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 22:35:47
Well, both springs are missing last 2omm or so at the top, but I cant see that having much affect on the ride height.
I may well be very wrong though, and would be happy to be so. Only had the issue since replacing the S/L shocks, but they do support the car to a degree, when keeping it level ? So may have been "masking" an issue with the springs ?  :-\
Need to replace springs asap regardless as the MOT is due in a couple of weeks.


There you have it: two knackered springs.


As I wrote, the airbags on S/L shocks are an additional, adjustable spring to keep the ride height at a required level.
^^Like he said, without the air "spring" the standard spring doesn't hold the rear end up.  I think I have got some stronger springs from an elite I broke recently that had fubarred shocks but the springs had obviously been replaced with something with sufficient rate to hold the back end up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2020, 13:41:41
I replaced the rear springs about 3 years / 14k miles ago with standard spec Sachs springs, as opposed to the elite spec soft ones.
Im a tad disappointed that the top 2cm has snapped off both of them but thats life.
Im hoping to source a pair of plod springs to match the front ones. Otherwise I have the originals in the shed which will get it through the MOT, and then have a think about which way to go from there.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 November 2020, 18:22:59
ATF rated hose finally arrived today (Post Office delays :( ) so retro-fitted it when I got back from work this afternoon, hopefully fixed (well worked around) my failed ATF pipe issue. Will top up the box on the roadside as best as possible with two wheels on the footpath then take it round to my Dad's where I can fill it properly with it level, in the air, with the good lady priming the gears.... If you don't hear from me again then she took her foot off the brake while priming each gear while I was underneath!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

Jaguar I-Pace HSE in blue with black pack, glass roof and two tone alloys. 21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture

That said, I have not really driven it yet, cant get the wife away from it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 09:37:40
Very nice. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 November 2020, 10:17:23
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture


Are these big changes MrDTM? From what I'd read, the infotainment on the previous version was pretty good. Do and of the electrical changes affect range/charging performance?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 12:12:15
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 November 2020, 10:17:23
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture


Are these big changes MrDTM? From what I'd read, the infotainment on the previous version was pretty good. Do and of the electrical changes affect range/charging performance?

Totally new infotainment system (PIVI as launched on Defender - much slicker and faster) with full system Software over the air, new amps, speakers, telematics, ADAS (surround cams are standard) etc.

Some software tweaks to the drive train to increase range a little, better charging options (now supports three phase type 2 7kW charger support added)

A 'work perk' with salary sacrifice making it very affordable on a three year deal  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 19 November 2020, 13:13:13
Looks nice, good colour and the wheels are tidy!
Flogging the XE?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 13:59:21
Quote from: Jimbob on 19 November 2020, 13:13:13
Looks nice, good colour and the wheels are tidy!
Flogging the XE?

Yes, the XE will need to go, shame as its drives SO well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 19 November 2020, 15:01:27
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 13:59:21
Quote from: Jimbob on 19 November 2020, 13:13:13
Looks nice, good colour and the wheels are tidy!
Flogging the XE?

Yes, the XE will need to go, shame as its drives SO well

/me strokes chin, Whats it worth?  Think its a bit small, but a consideration
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 November 2020, 15:03:27
Small might be a relative concept given your recent progress :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 19 November 2020, 15:07:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 November 2020, 15:03:27
Small might be a relative concept given your recent progress :y

Very true, Thanks

Rear legroom is something I'd need to check out
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 16:53:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

Jaguar I-Pace HSE in blue with black pack, glass roof and two tone alloys. 21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture



That said, I have not really driven it yet, cant get the wife away from it  ;D

This is a fine motor car. Blue is certainly preferable to the taxi white or wedding car white of the model I had on loan for the day. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 November 2020, 18:23:16
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 16:53:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

Jaguar I-Pace HSE in blue with black pack, glass roof and two tone alloys. 21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture



That said, I have not really driven it yet, cant get the wife away from it  ;D

This is a fine motor car. Blue is certainly preferable to the taxi white or wedding car white of the model I had on loan for the day. :y

It looks a bit like a Vauxhall Astra!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 18:33:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 November 2020, 18:23:16
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 16:53:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

Jaguar I-Pace HSE in blue with black pack, glass roof and two tone alloys. 21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture



That said, I have not really driven it yet, cant get the wife away from it  ;D

This is a fine motor car. Blue is certainly preferable to the taxi white or wedding car white of the model I had on loan for the day. :y

It looks a bit like a Vauxhall Astra!  ;D

I quite like the look of it even if it does appear quite generic.

A good petrol V8 would make it better but perhaps I'm missing the point. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 November 2020, 22:06:28
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 12:12:15

Totally new infotainment system (PIVI as launched on Defender - much slicker and faster) with full system Software over the air, new amps, speakers, telematics, ADAS (surround cams are standard) etc.

Some software tweaks to the drive train to increase range a little, better charging options (now supports three phase type 2 7kW charger support added)

A 'work perk' with salary sacrifice making it very affordable on a three year deal  :y

Nice! I've not heard anything about the new infotainment on the defender, but given the positive news the last installation got, it should be excellent.

3 phase charging is good, but what's the need if it's limited to 7kw? Or is it primarily aimed at other markets that runnkess than 230v?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 November 2020, 22:33:43
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 18:33:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 November 2020, 18:23:16
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 16:53:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

Jaguar I-Pace HSE in blue with black pack, glass roof and two tone alloys. 21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture



That said, I have not really driven it yet, cant get the wife away from it  ;D

This is a fine motor car. Blue is certainly preferable to the taxi white or wedding car white of the model I had on loan for the day. :y

It looks a bit like a Vauxhall Astra!  ;D

I quite like the look of it even if it does appear quite generic.

A good petrol V8 would make it better but perhaps I'm missing the point. :)

It seems that we're dinosaurs.

..and speaking of dinosaurs, I suppose, rather than burning them in engines, the millennials would rather have us apologising profusely for their extinction due to climate change. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 November 2020, 09:00:43
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 November 2020, 22:06:28
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 12:12:15

Totally new infotainment system (PIVI as launched on Defender - much slicker and faster) with full system Software over the air, new amps, speakers, telematics, ADAS (surround cams are standard) etc.

Some software tweaks to the drive train to increase range a little, better charging options (now supports three phase type 2 7kW charger support added)

A 'work perk' with salary sacrifice making it very affordable on a three year deal  :y

Nice! I've not heard anything about the new infotainment on the defender, but given the positive news the last installation got, it should be excellent.

3 phase charging is good, but what's the need if it's limited to 7kw? Or is it primarily aimed at other markets that runnkess than 230v?

Up to 7kw is single phase, 22kw+ on three phase which is much sought after in Europe and quite common as a public faster charger solution  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 November 2020, 14:38:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 November 2020, 22:33:43
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 18:33:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 November 2020, 18:23:16
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2020, 16:53:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 08:51:39
Quote from: Shackeng on 19 November 2020, 07:58:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 07:40:31
Picked up the milk float  :y
Which model Mark?

Jaguar I-Pace HSE in blue with black pack, glass roof and two tone alloys. 21MY so newer infotainment and electrical architecture



That said, I have not really driven it yet, cant get the wife away from it  ;D

This is a fine motor car. Blue is certainly preferable to the taxi white or wedding car white of the model I had on loan for the day. :y

It looks a bit like a Vauxhall Astra!  ;D

I quite like the look of it even if it does appear quite generic.

A good petrol V8 would make it better but perhaps I'm missing the point. :)

It seems that we're dinosaurs.

..and speaking of dinosaurs, I suppose, rather than burning them in engines, the millennials would rather have us apologising profusely for their extinction due to climate change. ::)


Well, their demise was only about 65 million years ago.......so middle aged white men are almost certainly to blame. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2020, 15:30:39
Yeah, sorry about that... Not ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.
Oh well another job to do for the MOT.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 16:15:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.



The cable outer ends pull through the 'clamp' they sit in because both bits are rusty. Adjusting the handbrake so it actually does something exacerbates this.


A new cable isn't expensive, nor is it hard to fit if you're not worried about putting the exhaust heat shields back.


DAMHIK ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2020, 18:03:59
Quote from: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 16:15:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.



The cable outer ends pull through the 'clamp' they sit in because both bits are rusty. Adjusting the handbrake so it actually does something exacerbates this.


A new cable isn't expensive, nor is it hard to fit if you're not worried about putting the exhaust heat shields back.


DAMHIK ;D

Translation:  Don't Ask Me How I Know   ::)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 18:37:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 November 2020, 18:03:59
Quote from: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 16:15:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.



The cable outer ends pull through the 'clamp' they sit in because both bits are rusty. Adjusting the handbrake so it actually does something exacerbates this.


A new cable isn't expensive, nor is it hard to fit if you're not worried about putting the exhaust heat shields back.


DAMHIK ;D

Translation:  Don't Ask Me How I Know   ::)  :)
We knew that already  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 November 2020, 19:05:55
Quote from: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 18:37:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 November 2020, 18:03:59
Quote from: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 16:15:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.



The cable outer ends pull through the 'clamp' they sit in because both bits are rusty. Adjusting the handbrake so it actually does something exacerbates this.


A new cable isn't expensive, nor is it hard to fit if you're not worried about putting the exhaust heat shields back.


DAMHIK ;D

Translation:  Don't Ask Me How I Know   ::)  :)
We knew that already  :P
I had to Google it. :-[ I've had a sheltered (social media) life you know.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2020, 20:50:45
Quote from: ronnyd on 20 November 2020, 19:05:55
Quote from: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 18:37:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 November 2020, 18:03:59
Quote from: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 16:15:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.



The cable outer ends pull through the 'clamp' they sit in because both bits are rusty. Adjusting the handbrake so it actually does something exacerbates this.


A new cable isn't expensive, nor is it hard to fit if you're not worried about putting the exhaust heat shields back.


DAMHIK ;D

Translation:  Don't Ask Me How I Know   ::)  :)
We knew that already  :P
I had to Google it. :-[ I've had a sheltered (social media) life you know.  ;D

Me too Ronny and Uncle STEMO didn't have a scoobies either.  ::)   He just makes out he knows stuff!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 November 2020, 20:52:48
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 November 2020, 20:50:45
Quote from: ronnyd on 20 November 2020, 19:05:55
Quote from: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 18:37:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 November 2020, 18:03:59
Quote from: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 16:15:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.



The cable outer ends pull through the 'clamp' they sit in because both bits are rusty. Adjusting the handbrake so it actually does something exacerbates this.


A new cable isn't expensive, nor is it hard to fit if you're not worried about putting the exhaust heat shields back.


DAMHIK ;D

Translation:  Don't Ask Me How I Know   ::)  :)
We knew that already  :P
I had to Google it. :-[ I've had a sheltered (social media) life you know.  ;D

Me too Ronny and Uncle STEMO didn't have a scoobies either.  ::)   He just makes out he knows stuff!  ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 November 2020, 13:32:15
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 November 2020, 09:00:43
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 November 2020, 22:06:28
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 November 2020, 12:12:15

Totally new infotainment system (PIVI as launched on Defender - much slicker and faster) with full system Software over the air, new amps, speakers, telematics, ADAS (surround cams are standard) etc.

Some software tweaks to the drive train to increase range a little, better charging options (now supports three phase type 2 7kW charger support added)

A 'work perk' with salary sacrifice making it very affordable on a three year deal  :y

Nice! I've not heard anything about the new infotainment on the defender, but given the positive news the last installation got, it should be excellent.

3 phase charging is good, but what's the need if it's limited to 7kw? Or is it primarily aimed at other markets that runnkess than 230v?

Up to 7kw is single phase, 22kw+ on three phase which is much sought after in Europe and quite common as a public faster charger solution  :y

Ahh I see now. Yes, seen plenty of those on the continent.

Also I'd wished for it a few times on the e-golf when using the w@nky ecotricity chargers as the type 2 was very often the only port working  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 22 November 2020, 09:35:04
Sold the 3.2 Elite, very sad to see it go :(, but due to circumstances it was just not getting used. New owner is a forum member, and I am sure will enjoy it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 November 2020, 10:52:25
Ken hasn't bought another one?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 November 2020, 16:22:06
Got the level correct in the autobox on the project after replacing one of the cooler pipes.  :)

Washed Mrs VXL's Astra so that should pass the MOT now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 November 2020, 16:25:49
 ;D
don't forget to sanitize the inside bits of the Astra AFTER the MOT test
Apparently there's a virus doing the rounds  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 November 2020, 17:32:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 November 2020, 16:25:49
;D
don't forget to sanitize the inside bits of the Astra AFTER the MOT test
Apparently there's a virus doing the rounds  ::)


Blimey, didn't know nothin 'bout that. :o  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2020, 17:13:15
Insured it.

Then wiped a whole load of water off the inside of the windscreen.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 November 2020, 17:17:17
Lovely day here so just had to wash the Range Rover again..😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 November 2020, 16:59:13
Quote from: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 16:15:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 15:56:50
Just got home. Pulled the handbrake up, heard a clunk and then it seemed to lose all resistance. Probably a broken cable, r something pulled through the backplate.



The cable outer ends pull through the 'clamp' they sit in because both bits are rusty. Adjusting the handbrake so it actually does something exacerbates this.


A new cable isn't expensive, nor is it hard to fit if you're not worried about putting the exhaust heat shields back.


DAMHIK ;D

The cigar goes to NickW.  :y Cleaned the crustiness off the end of the cable and the clamp until they were nice and shiny.Then bent the clamp around the end of the cable a bit more to get it nice and tight again. Job jobbed.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 November 2020, 19:20:14
As I haven't used the V70 for a couple of weeks I had to jump start it with a spare battery.  ::)

I should have pulled the battery out and charged it properly, but couldn't be arsed and took it for a quick spin instead.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 November 2020, 19:21:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 24 November 2020, 19:20:14
As I haven't used the V70 for a couple of weeks I had to jump start it with a spare battery.  ::)

I should have pulled the battery out and charged it properly, but couldn't be arsed and took it for a quick spin instead.  :P
That's the correct way to do it. Once you get past 30 years old, CBA is something you have to live with....so embrace it.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 November 2020, 15:51:39
Cant decide which way I want to go with rear springs but MOT runs out Tuesday and two broken springs is an instant failure.
Decided to put the KYB springs back on that were on the car when I first got it. They are about 280mm high, for some unkown reasin and mean the rear of the car sits quite a bit higher than it should.
I will leave them on through the winter while I make up my mind what to replace them with, then change them again next spring / summer.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2020, 19:44:04
How much higher are they than a normal Mv6 then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 November 2020, 20:39:25
MV6 LSC are -15mm from standard, but the aftermarket 'standard' springs do vary.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2020, 20:45:18
Uncompressed spring length and ride height aren't directly related  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2020, 21:11:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2020, 20:45:18
Uncompressed spring length and ride height aren't directly related  ;)
                  Of course I know the mv6 rides a little lower and spring rates are different I meant how much higher is his car than normal
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 November 2020, 21:27:12
Havent measured it yet, but I would guess 25 - 30 mm higher than normal. Not ideal and not permanent, but better than having it dragging its arse everywhere as it has been recently.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2020, 22:38:10
Could you measure the clearance for me as mine seems to be a bit low Tow bar catching sometimes but my springs aren’t broken
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 November 2020, 23:04:37
Didnt think mine were either until I shone a torch right up the top of them and saw approx 2cm missing off the end of each one.
Might take it to work Saturday, if I remember, where its nice and flat / level and then measure it
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Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2020, 23:40:56
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 November 2020, 23:04:37
Didnt think mine were either until I shone a torch right up the top of them and saw approx 2cm missing off the end of each one.
Might take it to work Saturday, if I remember, where its nice and flat / level and then measure it
.   Thanks that would be great👍
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2020, 11:06:59
Actually got a chance to have a quick measure this morning as I was parked on reasonably level ground while swmbo went for a hospital appointment.
Both fronts from the ground to the centre of the bottom of the wheelarch measured 672mm. And the rears measured 677mm.
Cant remember what the accepted standard figure is. 660 maybe ?
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Post by: STEMO on 26 November 2020, 11:35:40
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2020, 11:06:59
Actually got a chance to have a quick measure this morning as I was parked on reasonably level ground while swmbo went for a hospital appointment.
Both fronts from the ground to the centre of the bottom of the wheelarch measured 672mm. And the rears measured 677mm.
Cant remember what the accepted standard figure is. 660 maybe ?
Were people giving you funny looks?  ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 November 2020, 11:49:22
670 rings a bell. Estate rears might be a touch higher ;)
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Post by: henryd on 26 November 2020, 11:59:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2020, 11:06:59
Actually got a chance to have a quick measure this morning as I was parked on reasonably level ground while swmbo went for a hospital appointment.
Both fronts from the ground to the centre of the bottom of the wheelarch measured 672mm. And the rears measured 677mm.
Cant remember what the accepted standard figure is. 660 maybe ?

With front and rear that close I wouldn't think thats far off :y
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Post by: luizvivas on 26 November 2020, 12:16:20
Hey guys! After 6 years of use, the look of the wheels has been modified.They have been revised and are in perfect condition.

BEFORE
(https://uploaddeimagens.com.br/images/002/974/334/full/Omega_15082020_optimized.jpg?1606059594)

AFTER
(https://uploaddeimagens.com.br/images/002/974/341/full/Omega_22-11-20_optimized_3.jpg?1606060379)

(https://uploaddeimagens.com.br/images/002/974/540/full/Omega_22-11-20_optimized_9.jpg?1606068908)

OCD3000T
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Post by: ronnyd on 26 November 2020, 12:40:04
That's one tidy looking motor Luiz. 8)
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Post by: Rangie on 26 November 2020, 12:42:59
Magnificent looking car 👍
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2020, 12:47:16
Quote from: henryd on 26 November 2020, 11:59:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2020, 11:06:59
Actually got a chance to have a quick measure this morning as I was parked on reasonably level ground while swmbo went for a hospital appointment.
Both fronts from the ground to the centre of the bottom of the wheelarch measured 672mm. And the rears measured 677mm.
Cant remember what the accepted standard figure is. 660 maybe ?

With front and rear that close I wouldn't think thats far off :y

Definitely looks high at the rear, which is why I changed from those springs originally. Will tyr and take a pic and post it up later.  :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2020, 12:51:03
Quote from: STEMO on 26 November 2020, 11:35:40
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2020, 11:06:59
Actually got a chance to have a quick measure this morning as I was parked on reasonably level ground while swmbo went for a hospital appointment.
Both fronts from the ground to the centre of the bottom of the wheelarch measured 672mm. And the rears measured 677mm.
Cant remember what the accepted standard figure is. 660 maybe ?
Were people giving you funny looks?  ;D

Probably, but they do that anyway. Im well past caring about such things.  ;D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2020, 14:18:40
Nice car Luiz and I like what you've done with the wheels!  8)  :y

I can't remember the last time I saw one of those on road here in the UK.  :-\
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 November 2020, 14:34:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 November 2020, 14:18:40
Nice car Luiz and I like what you've done with the wheels!  8)  :y

I can't remember the last time I saw one of those on road here in the UK.  :-\
And when you did, I bet it was a baby blue 2.0 GL ::)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2020, 17:32:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 November 2020, 14:34:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 November 2020, 14:18:40
Nice car Luiz and I like what you've done with the wheels!  8)  :y

I can't remember the last time I saw one of those on road here in the UK.  :-\
And when you did, I bet it was a baby blue 2.0 GL ::)

Can't remember....
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Post by: Rangie on 26 November 2020, 18:01:05
Put a new battery in SWMBOS Subaru , seemed a little hesitant starting this morning ,looking through the paperwork it was still on the original from 2005! So it had done pretty well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 26 November 2020, 22:45:43
Thanks guys. Unfortunately, here too, Omegas are becoming rare on the streets and roads.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 November 2020, 22:57:18
Quote from: luizvivas on 26 November 2020, 22:45:43
Thanks guys. Unfortunately, here too, Omegas are becoming rare on the streets and roads.
True, but then you guys got the Chevrolet Omega/Holden VE Statesman...  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 28 November 2020, 17:14:30
We have, manufactured by GM, Omegas A sedans and station wagons (1992 - 98) and models imported from Australia B and C (1998-2012) generations. Since its launch, the Omega CD has always been the luxury model of Chevrolet, so it has always been expensive, selling approximately 100,000 units (92,000 sedans and 8,000 station wagons) of generation A. The great Holden cars, because they are imported, were even more expensive, with much lower sales (1000 - 2000 units / year), competing with luxury models from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Honda, Toyota, Ford, etc. GM does not currently manufacture luxury sedans in Brazil and has not provided an Omega replacement.
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Post by: luizvivas on 28 November 2020, 18:01:50
I did not remember the exact number of models manufactured here and imported, I researched and found accurate data from Omegas here.
Omegas A: 81,061 sedans and 12,221 Station wagons (Supremas) sold and the australian Omegas B and C (Holden VE): 58,458 sedans sold, totaling 151,740.
Sorry for the wrong numbers above.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 November 2020, 20:51:49
Brasil import duty is something else, then add on the local tax  :(

My regards to Belo, I hope Cruzeiro are doing  well
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Post by: luizvivas on 30 November 2020, 14:12:56
Unfortunately we still have one of the largest tax burdens in the world. Belo Horizonte is fine, except for the chaotic traffic, which makes me dream of moving to a much smaller city. As for Cruzeiro we are in Serie B, with little chance of returning to Serie A in the year of its centenary (2021). The biggest culprits for the demotion of the club, the former president and his corrupt directors, after a complex investigation, were recently denounced by the Public Ministry for a series of crimes, such as money laundering and conspiracy. Now, we have to endure the mockery of the city's rival fans: Atletico and America.
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Post by: Carfix on 30 November 2020, 18:42:50
Finally got round to looking at the rust in the Omega spare wheel well.

As usual, a small patch of rust rapidly turns into a sizeable hole which will need a metal patch welding in. >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 December 2020, 21:08:28
MOT passes on the other Omega and the Astra  :)

Astra got a single advisory for a tyre near the limit on the inside edge (reckon it was on the front before we owned the car)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2020, 21:15:05
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2020, 21:08:28
MOT passes on the other Omega and the Astra  :)

Astra got a single advisory for a tyre near the limit on the inside edge (reckon it was on the front before we owned the car)
Nice one.

The Barge is going in for a pre test tomorrow...
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Post by: VXL V6 on 01 December 2020, 21:19:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2020, 21:15:05
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2020, 21:08:28
MOT passes on the other Omega and the Astra  :)

Astra got a single advisory for a tyre near the limit on the inside edge (reckon it was on the front before we owned the car)
Nice one.

The Barge is going in for a pre test tomorrow...

I must admit that I did no checking of the Astra  :-[
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2020, 21:21:53
I can't afford a straight fail... Lots of advisories would be fine, a fail less so... Front strut lower ball joint would effectively mean a new Airmatic strut, for example...

Getting it pre tested gives me three weeks to resolve any issues one way or tother ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 01 December 2020, 21:28:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2020, 21:21:53
I can't afford a straight fail... Lots of advisories would be fine, a fail less so... Front strut lower ball joint would effectively mean a new Airmatic strut, for example...

Getting it pre tested gives me three weeks to resolve any issues one way or tother ;)

Yes, understand your logic. My car logic works like this

IF daily car is broken THEN project car will also be broken (Usual timescale - within 24 hours) AND parts will be obscure AND/OR expensive  ;D
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Post by: dave the builder on 01 December 2020, 21:57:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 December 2020, 21:08:28
MOT passes on the other Omega and the Astra  :)

Astra got a single advisory for a tyre near the limit on the inside edge (reckon it was on the front before we owned the car)

Congratulations on the passes  :)

you can treat the good lady wife to a new tyre for the Astra for Christmas too  :)
that saves getting her a present she doesn't want  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2020, 18:38:12
Well, it needs a track rod end...

So will be getting both followed, hopefully, by a clean sheet once that turns up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 December 2020, 18:57:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2020, 18:38:12
Well, it needs a track rod end...

So will be getting both followed, hopefully, by a clean sheet once that turns up.
That's the ticket :y Play with your car and stay away from boob tube.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 December 2020, 22:21:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2020, 18:38:12
Well, it needs a track rod end...

So will be getting both followed, hopefully, by a clean sheet once that turns up.

That's good, nothing major  :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2020, 23:22:42
The hardest part is getting the parts in and tested before something else wears out or falls off :D
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Post by: B52 on 02 December 2020, 23:27:31
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50673708656_1a58bb41e6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kcS191)XP (https://flic.kr/p/2kcS191) by xh535 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38776971@N08/), on Flickr

I did try to ignore them but OCD got the better of me - 2 hours with various cloths and metal polishes to remove baked on dirt/tar/soot. The middle pic is after left, before right BTW.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2020, 23:49:18
Amazing what a bit of Brasso and some elbow grease can do 8)
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Post by: B52 on 02 December 2020, 23:55:11
Autosol to start, Brasso to finish. I think it's actually driving better since I did this 

Must remember that car parts are not allowed in the house... ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 December 2020, 23:59:10
Unless it's to put them in the dishwasher/oven...  :D
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Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 03 December 2020, 15:30:08
White 3.0, MOT'd today...straight pass, no advisories but, two more to do 27th and 29th of January 2021 looking forward to that not! ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2020, 15:30:59
I'd expect nothing less from your cars :y  8)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 03 December 2020, 20:04:21
Modified the armrest to fit a cupholder (same as in the gallery a while ago) on the project car. Exciting times  ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 December 2020, 22:00:00
Currently at work and just about to "manufacture" a diff mount. If it goes Pete Tong, Im going to blame Nick W and DG for suggesting such a ludicrous idea.  ;D
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Post by: Nick W on 03 December 2020, 22:19:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 December 2020, 22:00:00
Currently at work and just about to "manufacture" a diff mount. If it goes Pete Tong, I'm going to blame Nick W and DG for suggesting such a ludicrous idea.  ;D


Yeah, did mine using techniques I learnt one afternoon in the school workshop. When I was 12 ;)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2020, 22:51:55
I used card and greaseproof paper having considered making a wooden version of the industrial 'Medway' edition :D
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Post by: Nick W on 03 December 2020, 23:11:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2020, 22:51:55
I used card and greaseproof paper having considered making a wooden version of the industrial 'Medway' edition :D


It was intended to be reusable. And made out of materials that weren't earmarked for other jobs. It's far more study than is necessary, I would make another out of 6mm aluminium plate and the upright from 10mm thick bar simply to make bolting it together easy. It bolts together just in case the release agent doesn't work.


You could bolt the horseshoes together with some thin plastic or thick aluminium foil between them, and hot glue the now three pieces to a rigid, shiny surface. A cutting board or disposable roasting 'tin' from Poundland would work well.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2020, 00:12:59
Definitely a better solution than *greaseproof paper and candle wax :y

*incidentally, neither were reusable  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 December 2020, 00:19:09
Quote from: Nick W on 03 December 2020, 22:19:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 December 2020, 22:00:00
Currently at work and just about to "manufacture" a diff mount. If it goes Pete Tong, I'm going to blame Nick W and DG for suggesting such a ludicrous idea.  ;D


Yeah, did mine using techniques I learnt one afternoon in the school workshop. When I was 12 ;)

I didnt go to school that often, and when I did I took far call notice of what I was being taught.  ::)

I did however make a wooden version of yours - sort of. The proof of the pudding will be if it actually fits onto the car ok. I think it will, but time will tell.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2020, 00:56:29
Hopefully you are using the actual brackets to pour the goo into... If so, it will be fine. If not all bets are off :D

As an aside, the vertical position of the central mounting point relative to the outer frame can be used to influence the height of the back of the subframe. Higher to effectively lower the rear height, or lower to raise it.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 December 2020, 06:39:40
Yes I did use the horse shoe. Not sure what else I could have used.  :-\
Not sure I got the mixture quite right as it has set as hard as granite, which surprised me. I expected a bit of elasticity ?  :-\
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2020, 11:35:55
Mine was solid too :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 December 2020, 11:43:46
Ah, thank fook fir dat.  :y :D
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Post by: Nick W on 04 December 2020, 11:50:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2020, 00:56:29

As an aside, the vertical position of the central mounting point relative to the outer frame can be used to influence the height of the back of the subframe. Higher to effectively lower the rear height, or lower to raise it.


I can't imagine why you would want to this, and would be more concerned about twisting the other mounts for any potential 'improvement.' Tilting the diff is also going to do interesting things to the propshaft alignment.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2020, 12:44:12
It was a hypothetical idea, partly as a possible way to alter the relative wheel alignment.

It goes without saying that the original position was optimised for the car, so no reason to change it ;)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 04 December 2020, 12:50:34
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 December 2020, 06:39:40
Yes I did use the horse shoe. Not sure what else I could have used.  :-\
Not sure I got the mixture quite right as it has set as hard as granite, which surprised me. I expected a bit of elasticity ?  :-\

Serek had a set of Poly diff mounts on one of his Omega's and said they are great but when driving for long periods at high (errr on an unrestricted Autobahn honest) speeds they cause vibration. The answer was to drill a couple of fine holes through the poly.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2020, 12:53:24
Can't say that I found this to be the case :-\

That said the rear had Pedders donuts in it and the feont was also poly bushed with HD top mounts and Plod springs all round.

Although not quite Mexican or German speeds, certainly keeping up with the pack ;)

And if we're being totally honest, a possible hint of NVH is infinitely better than an unsupported subframe...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 December 2020, 16:20:11
Mine is a very similar spec to that.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2020, 18:06:19
She used the car to do the supermarket run at stupid o'clock this morning.  On her return, she said the car was complaining the rear door was always open.

So thats another door latch unit needed, grrr.

For the rears, I did buy pattern in the hope they would be better made than the utter shite JLR provide, but only lasted 4 months.  Bought from the Gay of E, and the seller aint interested in doing anything.

Will nip to dealer in morning, but the only 2 dealers with the part in stock near me will only give me trade (15%) :(
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Post by: biggriffin on 04 December 2020, 18:52:00
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 December 2020, 12:50:34
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 December 2020, 06:39:40
Yes I did use the horse shoe. Not sure what else I could have used.  :-\
Not sure I got the mixture quite right as it has set as hard as granite, which surprised me. I expected a bit of elasticity ?  :-\

Serek had a set of Poly diff mounts on one of his Omega's and said they are great but when driving for long periods at high (errr on an unrestricted Autobahn honest) speeds they cause vibration. The answer was to drill a couple of fine holes through the poly.

 Making a car to stiff, by using either polys or rose joints, causes a lot of stress, on welded joints, this causes the shell to crack (Motorsport shells) or to separate at weak points (roadcar shells).

 Autobahn ::) :o
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Post by: Raeturbo on 04 December 2020, 23:19:49
indeed, that’s why most cars which use that type of bushing etc are mostly rally type cars which are seam welded and strategically strengthened.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2020, 23:23:28
That explains why VAG cars all split across the rear floor pan if you crash them wrong... Too stiff suspension and stupid tyre profiles :D
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Post by: Raeturbo on 04 December 2020, 23:59:02
Anyway, just heard a mate going up the street past my house in a merc E63 AMG, he was coming back from having a stainless steel exhaust  fitted, at over 6.2 litres and V8 the sound was eyewatering🧅, Must go out in the Evo now in the morning to relieve myself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 15:52:13
Well, the whole exercise has turned out to be a complete waste of quite a lot of time and £16 worth of Polyurethane.
Just as I was bolting the mount back on to the car the centre metal part which bolts to the diff, separated itself from the Polyurethane.  ::) >:( :'( :'(

Anyone got an old Omega diff mount in half decent condition please ? 
I think I will post a wanted ad for one. Im seriously fed up with fannying around with it, and having the car off the road because of it.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 December 2020, 16:11:11
Considering that 2 pack polyurethane will stick to just about anything, I wonder how you managed that?


And like all 2 pack materials, it needs to be mixed accurately and cured at a suitable temperature.


Finally, I prepare both parts of the mount by removing all of the original rubber by cutting off the worst with a hacksaw, sharp scraper and wire brush in an angle grinder. Final finish is 40 grit emery cloth just to ensure a clean, rough surface for a good mechanical bond.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 16:25:45
Did all of the above, but Im sure I got the mix wrong. In hindsight I should have weighed half the contents of each bottle into two separate containers and then tipped one into the other.
I tipped half of one bottle into a container, placed it on the scales, then tipped enough of the second one in to double the figure.
Thought I had taken into account the 10g weight of the container, but obviously went wrong somewhere.
 I knew I had to act quickly once I started mixing so I think I got a bit panicky, and no doubt breaked up in the process.
Lesson learnt.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 16:52:44
Apart from that problem, the diff mounts arent lining up with the holes now. I have one side jacked up and on an axle stand which may have caused things to move ?
If I lower it down so both sides are at the same height, it might line up again ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2020, 17:11:41
Changed the OSR door latch due to the open/close switch failing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2020, 17:19:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 16:52:44
Apart from that problem, the diff mounts arent lining up with the holes now. I have one side jacked up and on an axle stand which may have caused things to move ?
If I lower it down so both sides are at the same height, it might line up again ?  :-\
You have PM :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 17:22:56
Replied, cheers.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 December 2020, 18:06:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 16:25:45
Did all of the above, but Im sure I got the mix wrong. In hindsight I should have weighed half the contents of each bottle into two separate containers and then tipped one into the other.
I tipped half of one bottle into a container, placed it on the scales, then tipped enough of the second one in to double the figure.
Thought I had taken into account the 10g weight of the container, but obviously went wrong somewhere.
 I knew I had to act quickly once I started mixing so I think I got a bit panicky, and no doubt breaked up in the process.
Lesson learnt.  ::)


That's why I recommended weighing out each part in a separate container before mixing them. It's standard practice when a precise mix is required.


If you still have half the material you bought, and are near Medway bring all the bits and I'll do them for you
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 18:12:38
That was the second attempt. The first started going off before I could pour it.  :-[ ;D So not very much left at all.
Im also quite a distance from Medway, although I should revisit the place sometime as I lived in Gillingham and then Hoo for a while in the early 70,s.
Thanks for the offer btw Nick.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2020, 18:23:28
The stuff I used was already portioned, I simply added them together in a foil tub and stirred... :-\

Does go off quick though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 18:28:57
Knowing I wouldnt need to use it all, I planned to mix just over half of each, and then probably have enough left to do the other side in the spring.
You know what happens with plans though.  ::) :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 December 2020, 20:02:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 18:12:38
That was the second attempt. The first started going off before I could pour it.  :-[ ;D So not very much left at all.
Im also quite a distance from Medway, although I should revisit the place sometime as I lived in Gillingham and then Hoo for a while in the early 70,s.
Thanks for the offer btw Nick.  :y


The stuff I used is mixed 2:1, Parts A:B. You can do this by volume but as it's small quantities of quite viscous liquid, weighing it is easier to get the accuracy needed.


So: 170g of Part A in a cup and 85g Part B(with a dash of black pigment) in another. Large yoghurt pots are good. Digital scales allow you to zero out the weights of the pots.


Add the smaller quantity to the bigger and mix carefully to give about 260g of product with a pot life of nearly 10 minutes at 20°C. That's enough to do both mounts with a couple of mm left in the bottom of the pot. It will stay runny long enough to find where you didn't block any holes ::)


You can break down the jig about 2 hours later, but leaving it overnight is better.




It's probably not necessary to be so accurate with the quantities but like paint, it's expensive in both material and time if you mess up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 20:54:02
I was certain it should be mixed in equal measures. I shall check in the morning and expect to find thats where I went wrong.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 December 2020, 21:01:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 20:54:02
I was certain it should be mixed in equal measures. I shall check in the morning and expect to find thats where I went wrong.  ::)


That would certainly explain why it went off so fast and didn't bond the parts together.


More activator is not more better.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 21:16:03
We live and (sometimes in my case), we learn.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 06 December 2020, 09:44:11
Got to replace HBV on my 2.6. Wife borrowed it yesterday, got a call from her saying there was smoke coming from under the bonnet. Went to where she was with some spare coolant, nursed it home by turning off the heaters, temp gauge stayed at normal.  HBV was bought from Vauxhall dealer and hasn't even lasted a year :-[ Got a spare cheap one to put on for now. When I got it home and parked it up, there was loads of smoke from drivers side, but couldn't see where from. So let car cool down for a while. Restarted car and let it go through three fan kick ins, but no smoke appeared so hopefully it was just coolant that had puddled evapourating, it stank.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2020, 09:57:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 21:16:03
We live and (sometimes in my case), we learn.  ;D
Every day is a school day :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2020, 10:00:08
Quote from: addy on 06 December 2020, 09:44:11
Got to replace HBV on my 2.6. Wife borrowed it yesterday, got a call from her saying there was smoke coming from under the bonnet. Went to where she was with some spare coolant, nursed it home by turning off the heaters, temp gauge stayed at normal.  HBV was bought from Vauxhall dealer and hasn't even lasted a year :-[ Got a spare cheap one to put on for now. When I got it home and parked it up, there was loads of smoke from drivers side, but couldn't see where from. So let car cool down for a while. Restarted car and let it go through three fan kick ins, but no smoke appeared so hopefully it was just coolant that had puddled evapourating, it stank.
Terry Paget had trouble with genuine HBVs failing very prematurely a couple of years back, so seems there was a crap batch.

If you bought it less than 2 years ago, ring the dealer you bought it from and explain to the parts man :y.  If you were stupid enough to buy from ebay, let that be a lesson.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2020, 10:06:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2020, 18:06:19
For the rears, I did buy pattern in the hope they would be better made than the utter shite JLR provide, but only lasted 4 months.  Bought from the Gay of E, and the seller aint interested in doing anything.
Seems I can't open a case with the seller, as I bought it 3 months ago, and seller making it impossible to return the item, and as it was under £100 I can't take to small claims.

Bought with money already in my Paypal, so cant revert to bank, and Paypal wont respond to my online query with no option to speak to someone (but then Paypal is the scum of the universe).

Lesson learnt. Until next time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2020, 10:25:00
The price of buying a car with door handles that are a service item :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2020, 10:30:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2020, 10:25:00
The price of buying a car with door handles that are a service item :-\
Latches. Just because of the crap switches used by JLR's supplier.  Its a combined unit of the mechanical latch, and the 3 motors that control the locking (4 motors on facelifted ones, due to soft close).

But, yup, service item.  Originals lasted between 7 and 9 years.  I guess thats good enough, I should have stuck to genuine.  Pattern last 4 months. Now I'm concerned about the other side I did a couple of months ago, using pattern part.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 December 2020, 10:55:36
Quote from: Nick W on 05 December 2020, 21:01:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2020, 20:54:02
I was certain it should be mixed in equal measures. I shall check in the morning and expect to find thats where I went wrong.  ::)


That would certainly explain why it went off so fast and didn't bond the parts together.


More activator is not more better.

Well I checked this morning, and was almost disappointed to find that the version I bought is a 1 to 1 mixture. So my stupidity has been manifested in a less obvious way to get me where Ive got to with the diff mount.  ;D

I woke the good doctor with a phone call this morning ( sorry about that, although 10am isnt an unreasonable hour)  :D  and had a chat about it. Having thought about it since, I think I may have forgotten to rough up the surface on the centre part, which is why it separated.
Never mind. Solutions are at hand. May manage to get back on it today and see if I can get it sorted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2020, 10:59:00
No problem  ;D

No one in this house gets up before the dog :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 December 2020, 12:13:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2020, 10:59:00
No problem  ;D

No one in this house gets up before the dog :D
Well don't sit up all night looking for conspiracy theories on boob tube  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2020, 17:12:11
 :P

It's not looking like such a conspiracy now...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 December 2020, 17:44:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2020, 17:12:11
:P

It's not looking like such a conspiracy now...  ::)
You think?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 December 2020, 18:32:00
Put industrial strength rat poison under the bonnet along with a welcoming peanut butter baited trap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 December 2020, 18:39:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 December 2020, 18:32:00
Put industrial strength rat poison under the bonnet along with a welcoming peanut butter baited trap.
does your good lady wife do her own oil changes then  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 December 2020, 20:31:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 December 2020, 18:39:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 December 2020, 18:32:00
Put industrial strength rat poison under the bonnet along with a welcoming peanut butter baited trap.
does your good lady wife do her own oil changes then  :-\  ;D

They love peanut butter and the smell will definitely lure them to your trap.  :y

That's mice I'm talking about, although it may work for wives as well....  :-\  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 19:10:34
Put a new battery into mrs KW's MX5.. After the embarrassment of turning up for a COVID test in it on Monday, only for the staff to have to give me a jump start to allow me to go home. :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 December 2020, 23:27:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 19:10:34
Put a new battery into mrs KW's MX5.. After the embarrassment of turning up for a COVID test in it on Monday, only for the staff to have to give me a jump start to allow me to go home. :-[
Must have been a negative test... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 23:38:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 December 2020, 23:27:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 19:10:34
Put a new battery into mrs KW's MX5.. After the embarrassment of turning up for a COVID test in it on Monday, only for the staff to have to give me a jump start to allow me to go home. :-[
Must have been a negative test... ::)
I was hoping they would know the difference between positive and negative, as I sat in the car as instructed awaiting the bang that proves otherwise. ;D

and yes, test was negative. I was suffering nothing worse than a particularly bad bout of gut rot. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2020, 01:06:08
Deliveroo curry just isn't the same :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 December 2020, 10:00:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2020, 01:06:08
Deliveroo curry just isn't the same :'(

Home made veggie curry, actually. Thereby the problem. Missing a vital ingredient. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2020, 10:40:41
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 December 2020, 10:00:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2020, 01:06:08
Deliveroo curry just isn't the same :'(

Home made veggie curry, actually. Thereby the problem. Missing a vital ingredient. ::)
Chicken?  ;D

I jest, obviously a side of lamb...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 23:38:57
I was suffering nothing worse than a particularly bad bout of gut rot. :-X
As was I following a lamb naga surprise* last weekend, from the worlds most expensive Indy Gindy (£35 for just the 2 of us, delivered).

Its been a while since I've had a curry from a curry house, and the poor potty didn't know what had hit it the following morning. I might have yelped a little as well.


*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 December 2020, 11:19:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 23:38:57
I was suffering nothing worse than a particularly bad bout of gut rot. :-X
As was I following a lamb naga surprise* last weekend, from the worlds most expensive Indy Gindy (£35 for just the 2 of us, delivered).

Its been a while since I've had a curry from a curry house, and the poor potty didn't know what had hit it the following morning. I might have yelped a little as well.


*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Ahh, not just me, then. I was considering installing some CAT 6 and a fridge in the bathroom. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:30:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 December 2020, 11:19:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 23:38:57
I was suffering nothing worse than a particularly bad bout of gut rot. :-X
As was I following a lamb naga surprise* last weekend, from the worlds most expensive Indy Gindy (£35 for just the 2 of us, delivered).

Its been a while since I've had a curry from a curry house, and the poor potty didn't know what had hit it the following morning. I might have yelped a little as well.


*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Ahh, not just me, then. I was considering installing some CAT 6 and a fridge in the bathroom. ;D
If you get a nice bit of splashback from the cold water in the pan, that can be remarkably soothing to a smouldering ring....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 December 2020, 12:00:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30



*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Do you EVER get anything delivered correctly that you actually ordered  :-\  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 December 2020, 12:27:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:30:52
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 December 2020, 11:19:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 December 2020, 23:38:57
I was suffering nothing worse than a particularly bad bout of gut rot. :-X
As was I following a lamb naga surprise* last weekend, from the worlds most expensive Indy Gindy (£35 for just the 2 of us, delivered).

Its been a while since I've had a curry from a curry house, and the poor potty didn't know what had hit it the following morning. I might have yelped a little as well.


*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Ahh, not just me, then. I was considering installing some CAT 6 and a fridge in the bathroom. ;D
If you get a nice bit of splashback from the cold water in the pan, that can be remarkably soothing to a smouldering ring....
Nice..... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2020, 15:51:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2020, 12:00:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30



*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Do you EVER get anything delivered correctly that you actually ordered  :-\  :D
It may as well have been cheap tofu for all the chilli in it...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 December 2020, 23:42:27
I was wondering how the hell you tell the difference when it gets that hot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 December 2020, 09:35:39
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 December 2020, 23:42:27
I was wondering how the hell you tell the difference when it gets that hot.

You do an initial assessment at the point of eating and then a final evaluation the next morning  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2020, 14:44:10
Finally the rain stopped and Im not at work, so got the diff mount Amba sent on the car, and its actually mobile again after three weeks.  :)
MOT ran out in the meantime so its booked in for Weds. 3pm. Front tyres are a bit iffy, but hopefully good enough to pass and ai can sort them out after Christmas.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 18:53:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2020, 12:00:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30



*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Do you EVER get anything delivered correctly that you actually ordered  :-\  :D
Mrs TB is rumbling that Hobbycraft has taken 13 days.  Still, Costco have been over 2 weeks so far, and still most of it hasn't been dispatched ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:03:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 18:53:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2020, 12:00:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30



*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Do you EVER get anything delivered correctly that you actually ordered  :-\  :D
Mrs TB is rumbling that Hobbycraft has taken 13 days.  Still, Costco have been over 2 weeks so far, and still most of it hasn't been dispatched ;D
out of about 30 ebay orders this month i'm missing 1 DVD  ::)
i ordered 3 of the same DVD and they sent only 2  :( messaged the seller to point out there error ,just hope a DVD is sent this side of that 1 day deadline they call "Christmas"  ::) or that will be another person on the huge llist of people who think i'm a C**t   ;D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:03:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 18:53:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2020, 12:00:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30



*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Do you EVER get anything delivered correctly that you actually ordered  :-\  :D
Mrs TB is rumbling that Hobbycraft has taken 13 days.  Still, Costco have been over 2 weeks so far, and still most of it hasn't been dispatched ;D
out of about 30 ebay orders this month i'm missing 1 DVD  ::)
i ordered 3 of the same DVD and they sent only 2  :( messaged the seller to point out there error ,just hope a DVD is sent this side of that 1 day deadline they call "Christmas"  ::) or that will be another person on the huge llist of people who think i'm a C**t   ;D :D
My Ebay rate with issues (wrong shit sent, or unusably bad, or more than a couple of days after the delivery date range) is probably around 15% now.

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
sounds fair  :y
he sent you a P.O.S  :)
albeit labelled as a door handle 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 December 2020, 19:28:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
sounds fair  :y
he sent you a P.O.S  :)
albeit labelled as a door handle
;D Very good ;D

Now get some firkin building done.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:30:01
Quote from: STEMO on 14 December 2020, 19:28:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
sounds fair  :y
he sent you a P.O.S  :)
albeit labelled as a door handle
;D Very good ;D

Now get some firkin building done.

It's Dark
the candle keeps blowing out in the wind  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2020, 19:34:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:30:01
Quote from: STEMO on 14 December 2020, 19:28:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
sounds fair  :y
he sent you a P.O.S  :)
albeit labelled as a door handle
;D Very good ;D

Now get some firkin building done.

It's Dark
the candle keeps blowing out in the wind  ::)
You build everything with your eyes closed anyways, it will seem just like normal...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:37:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2020, 19:34:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:30:01
Quote from: STEMO on 14 December 2020, 19:28:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
sounds fair  :y
he sent you a P.O.S  :)
albeit labelled as a door handle
;D Very good ;D

Now get some firkin building done.

It's Dark
the candle keeps blowing out in the wind  ::)
You build everything with your eyes closed anyways, it will seem just like normal...  :D
what if it ends up level by mistake  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2020, 19:38:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:37:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2020, 19:34:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:30:01
Quote from: STEMO on 14 December 2020, 19:28:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
sounds fair  :y
he sent you a P.O.S  :)
albeit labelled as a door handle
;D Very good ;D

Now get some firkin building done.

It's Dark
the candle keeps blowing out in the wind  ::)
You build everything with your eyes closed anyways, it will seem just like normal...  :D
what if it ends up level by mistake  :o
It was a mistake, dismiss it as a one off and don't do it again ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 December 2020, 20:27:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:37:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2020, 19:34:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:30:01
Quote from: STEMO on 14 December 2020, 19:28:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2020, 19:17:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 19:11:18

But I do have 1 idiot who refuses to sort out a £77 failed door lock motor that is only 4 months old.  But as I have his address, I might send him £77 of Naga aftermath. In a waterproof envelope, obviously.
sounds fair  :y
he sent you a P.O.S  :)
albeit labelled as a door handle
;D Very good ;D

Now get some firkin building done.

It's Dark
the candle keeps blowing out in the wind  ::)
You build everything with your eyes closed anyways, it will seem just like normal...  :D
what if it ends up level by mistake  :o


That will be a sign you're getting the hang of it.




And I thought the candle burned out long before?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 December 2020, 20:32:38
You’re a legend mate  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2020, 13:36:51
Took the Barge for its MoT...

Passed with no advisories. Which is nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 December 2020, 17:42:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2020, 13:36:51
Took the Barge for its MoT...

Passed with no advisories. Which is nice 8)
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

and it only took 6 months and half the car replaced with new bits  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2020, 17:49:43
Most of that was getting it to start :D

And only 18 months since its last test :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 December 2020, 17:59:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2020, 17:49:43
Most of that was getting it to start :D

And only 18 months since its last test :o
Don't leave it so long next time   :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2020, 18:04:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 December 2020, 17:59:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2020, 17:49:43
Most of that was getting it to start :D

And only 18 months since its last test :o
Don't leave it so long next time   :P
The government made me do it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: B52 on 16 December 2020, 04:37:34
Seems like the Omegas are surviving MoTs fairly well this year - I'm seeing a lot of passes recently.

Then again, the ones on here are in it for the long haul.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2020, 10:54:54
The Barge isn't an Omega  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2020, 13:11:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2020, 10:54:54
The Barge isn't an Omega  :D
that's why it took an extra 6 months to pass it's ticket  :D
bloody complicated German machine
oh wait  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 13:15:35
Mines in for test at 3pm.Will report the results later.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 14:48:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 13:15:35
Mines in for test at 3pm.Will report the results later.
Must you?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 16:30:08
Yes.  :P
It failed on the towbar plate in the boot not being bolted down. I knew about this but didnt realise it was an MOT failure. Was planning on bolting it back down sometime soon, but now plan on doing it tomorrow morning.  ::)
Got an advisory on the front tyres which was expected. Will changed them in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 16:34:01
My tyres never get below 3mm, can't see why you'd let them get any lower.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2020, 16:37:50
Quote from: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 16:34:01
My tyres never get below 3mm, can't see why you'd let them get any lower.
Is that why you're keeping your Astra? The tyres still have 4mm on them :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 16:38:28
Plenty of tread in the middle, but they are worn on inside and outside edges. Not sure why as I try and keep them around 33 psi.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 16:38:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2020, 16:37:50
Quote from: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 16:34:01
My tyres never get below 3mm, can't see why you'd let them get any lower.
Is that why you're keeping your Astra? The tyres still have 4mm on them :D
Yes
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 16:39:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 16:38:28
Plenty of tread in the middle, but they are worn on inside and outside edges. Not sure why as I try and keep them around 33 psi.  :-\
Answer=omega and it's overly complicated suspension system.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2020, 16:41:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 16:30:08
Yes.  :P
It failed on the towbar plate in the boot not being bolted down. I knew about this but didnt realise it was an MOT failure. Was planning on bolting it back down sometime soon, but now plan on doing it tomorrow morning.  ::)
Got an advisory on the front tyres which was expected. Will changed them in the next few weeks.
At least it wasn't a surprise issue, tyre advisories aren't really a big deal if you generally keep an eye on them as a matter of course :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2020, 16:43:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 16:38:28
Plenty of tread in the middle, but they are worn on inside and outside edges. Not sure why as I try and keep them around 33 psi.  :-\
Because the Omega is a heavy car and pressing on through the corners does tend to chew through the edges of the front tyres. The only real solution is to slow down before the corners/roundabouts  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 December 2020, 16:55:44
Quote from: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 16:39:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 16:38:28
Plenty of tread in the middle, but they are worn on inside and outside edges. Not sure why as I try and keep them around 33 psi.  :-\
Answer=omega and it's overly complicated suspension system.


Add in reasonably wide tyres, modern offset wheels and that 'overly complicated suspension' is actually about as simple an IFS can be has compromised geometry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 19:00:17
I dont drive it particularly hard and its been set up to WIM settings. Tyres have done 8k miles. They are Acellera ph1.
i THINK i will go for something different next time. They are pretty shit in the wet anyway, once they have a bit of wear on them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 16 December 2020, 19:28:01
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 19:00:17
I dont drive it particularly hard and its been set up to WIM settings. Tyres have done 8k miles. They are Acellera ph1.
i THINK i will go for something different next time. They are pretty shit in the wet anyway, once they have a bit of wear on them.




8K ??


That's about 1/3 of what I expect!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 December 2020, 19:39:16
I got my rears at 47,000 miles, now on 74,000 and still plenty of tread. Obviously FWD, so the rear is only being dragged along.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: B52 on 16 December 2020, 21:11:39
DG: so what is the barge?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 22:21:03
Quote from: Nick W on 16 December 2020, 19:28:01
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 19:00:17
I dont drive it particularly hard and its been set up to WIM settings. Tyres have done 8k miles. They are Acellera ph1.
i THINK i will go for something different next time. They are pretty shit in the wet anyway, once they have a bit of wear on them.




8K ??


That's about 1/3 of what I expect!!

I did wonder about a possible alignment issue (settings a little too extreme ?) but would that cause wear on both edges ? I doubt it personally.  :-\

Thinking about buying these as replacement. Not awash with dosh at the moment, and they arent a bad price for new tyres from a brand Ive actually heard of.   
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Avon-ZV7-235-45-R17-97W-XL-Tyres-Pair-Premium-Quality-235-45-17/184536261789?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 December 2020, 22:38:08
You can get those Avon's from ASDA Tyres for £151.28 fitted Albs.  :y

https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 December 2020, 22:55:21
To be fair that type of wear is normally due to driving Pretty hard without enough air in the tyres. I would and do, run a few pounds higher and it helps a lot👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 December 2020, 23:09:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 December 2020, 22:38:08
You can get those Avon's from ASDA Tyres for £151.28 fitted Albs.  :y

https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/235-45-17

Or for another tenner you could have a pair of Uniroyal Rainsports.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 23:23:28
Ooh, we have another tyre thread.  8) ;D
So, are the Uniroyals better than Avons then ?  :-\

Ada price fitted looks pretty good by the way. Thanks Sir Tiger.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 16 December 2020, 23:30:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 23:23:28

So, are the Uniroyals better than Avons then ?  :-\


I know this question wasn't aimed at me, but;

I have Uniroyal RS3's on the entire fleet.  310bhp and 470nm on a FWD car.  I struggle to break traction in 3rd, and despite their softer compound, they last for ages (9k front, 22k rear) and I drive very hard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 16 December 2020, 23:31:31
Haven't tried the later RS5's, so don't know if it's a step in the right or wrong direction.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 December 2020, 23:49:14
Have had Rainsport 3's on the daily for the last three sets, very impressive tyre for the usual weather we see in this Country for most of the year, Daughter's Corsa and Wife's Astra have Rainexpert's on them which is a less sport orientated tyre but a great all-rounder.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2020, 00:04:34
Quote from: B52 on 16 December 2020, 21:11:39
DG: so what is the barge?
'99 Merc S280 ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2020, 00:16:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 19:00:17
I dont drive it particularly hard and its been set up to WIM settings. Tyres have done 8k miles. They are Acellera ph1.
i THINK i will go for something different next time. They are pretty shit in the wet anyway, once they have a bit of wear on them.
I went with theses...

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s312p165072/Goodyear_Tyres_Car_Goodyear_Eagle_F1_Asymmetric_5_-_235_45_R17_94Y_FP_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_E_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_70dB

Obviously thems plus fitting... incidentally, Camskill have the Avons for significantly less...

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s312p135774/Avon_Tyres_Car_Avon_ZV7_Avon_ZV_7_-_235_45_R17_97W_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_70dB
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2020, 01:47:47
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 December 2020, 23:23:28
Ooh, we have another tyre thread.  8) ;D
So, are the Uniroyals better than Avons then ?  :-\

Ada price fitted looks pretty good by the way. Thanks Sir Tiger.  :y

No idea, but I have Uniroyal Rainsport 5's on the V70 and have been very pleased so far. They are wearing well and are quiet compared to cheap budget tyres.  :y     

Oh and they have a sexy tread pattern too!   8) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 17 December 2020, 12:06:45
Well 1 advantage of being locked down all summer and into tier 3. ::)

Just done oil and filter change as 6k just done since April ....usually have done triple that so saved on oil and filter this year  :y.....wont tell the tax man though  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 December 2020, 16:38:53
Bolted the towbar plate back down where it should be, and got an MOT pass. Tore the thumbnail off my right hand in the process, to match the pinky fingernail on the same hand I tore off last week.
Experiencing a bit of discomfort at the moment.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2020, 17:06:40
It's an age thing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 December 2020, 17:35:14
congratulations on the MOT  :)

as for your nail injury ,try  THIS CLICKY (https://www.boots.com/germolene-new-skin-20ml-1-bottle-10082994)
fantastic stuff , stings REALLY BAD when you put it on ,but after that it protects open cuts etc and allows you to work
until the next cut or injury  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 18 December 2020, 07:38:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 December 2020, 17:35:14
congratulations on the MOT  :)

as for your nail injury ,try  THIS CLICKY (https://www.boots.com/germolene-new-skin-20ml-1-bottle-10082994)
fantastic stuff , stings REALLY BAD when you put it on ,but after that it protects open cuts etc and allows you to work
until the next cut or injury  ;D
Please video your reaction 30 seconds after putting it on an open wound ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 December 2020, 10:23:00
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 December 2020, 17:35:14
congratulations on the MOT  :)

as for your nail injury ,try  THIS CLICKY (https://www.boots.com/germolene-new-skin-20ml-1-bottle-10082994)
fantastic stuff , stings REALLY BAD when you put it on ,but after that it protects open cuts etc and allows you to work
until the next cut or injury  ;D
[/quote
                 Or you could try some multi finish and some scrim ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2020, 11:59:14
Quote from: 456lbft on 18 December 2020, 07:38:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 December 2020, 17:35:14
  THIS CLICKY (https://www.boots.com/germolene-new-skin-20ml-1-bottle-10082994)
fantastic stuff , stings REALLY BAD
Please video your reaction 30 seconds after putting it on an open wound ;D

there's plenty of videos of people swearing on youtube already  :D
and I agree "stings REALLY BAD" is quite an understatement ,but it IS good stuff
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 December 2020, 10:23:00

                 Or you could try some multi finish and some scrim ;D

Multi finish dries hard like an egg shell and wouldn't last long  ::)
insulation tape as a field dressing will get you by

I once slashed my wrist ,unintentionally I might add  ;D ,on a metal bracket doing an alarm panel change in a remote location I really didn't want to go back too, so taped up my wrist and finished the job and mopped all the blood up  ::)  before going to A&E ,still have the scar now ,30 years on  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2020, 12:51:40
Pretend skin ? !  Thats what Latex gloves or for.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 December 2020, 14:16:43
Dave's right about the insulating tape, it's very good for closing up deep cuts that bleed a lot. It sticks to itself well, but not to skin, and if you wrap it really tight it will stay on for hours.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 December 2020, 18:43:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 18:53:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2020, 12:00:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30



*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Do you EVER get anything delivered correctly that you actually ordered  :-\  :D
Mrs TB is rumbling that Hobbycraft has taken 13 days.  Still, Costco have been over 2 weeks so far, and still most of it hasn't been dispatched ;D
Costco claimed to have dispatched the remaining items a few days ago, but the ArseholeForce tracking number suggests that it hasn't been handed over to them yet...

...so I walked almost to the small Tescos here in order to get some dishwasher tablets.  Got within about 100yrds before realising I'd forgotten a mask. 'dangle berries'.

So walked home again, grabbed a mask, and walked back. Only to find they didn't have any. 'dangle berries'.

So walked home, got the car, and drove to the bigger Tescos to get some.


Costco remain on the shit list for not delivering for 3 weeks (so far).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2020, 19:35:49
TB you have to watch this.  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuFoqmDWteM
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 December 2020, 19:37:34
Brilliant  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2020, 19:48:19
in the olden days  :P people used to wash up pots n things manually,  with water and a sponge
can't you improvise and use washing power tablets  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 18 December 2020, 20:31:36
Waddya mean in the olden days ??? ??? ???Cheeky beggar :D I still do wash the pots manually-always have!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 17:25:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 December 2020, 19:48:19
in the olden days  :P people used to wash up pots n things manually,  with water and a sponge
can't you improvise and use washing power tablets  :-\
Fortunately, there is a concept of progress.  And a dishwasher is one of the best things I let her buy :)

No sure we have any sponges or dishcloths in the house ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 17:26:18
Quote from: BazaJT on 18 December 2020, 20:31:36
Waddya mean in the olden days ??? ??? ???Cheeky beggar :D I still do wash the pots manually-always have!
Why? That why the dear lord invented dishwashers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 17:27:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2020, 19:35:49
TB you have to watch this.  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuFoqmDWteM
I knew I should have gone to the big tesco first.

Still, the walk almost counts as exercise.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2020, 17:29:05
But did you get everything on your little list ?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 17:35:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2020, 17:29:05
But did you get everything on your little list ?  ;D
I only went for dishwasher tablets. I never have a list.

Technically, I think I'm still banned from the big tesco here
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 18:22:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 17:35:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2020, 17:29:05
But did you get everything on your little list ?  ;D
I only went for dishwasher tablets. I never have a list.

Technically, I think I'm still banned from the big tesco here
Wearing a mask, who's to know...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 December 2020, 18:33:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 18:22:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 17:35:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2020, 17:29:05
But did you get everything on your little list ?  ;D
I only went for dishwasher tablets. I never have a list.

Technically, I think I'm still banned from the big tesco here
Wearing a mask, who's to know...  :D
Yeah, with a mask, maybe he could get in the pub too?
Firework shop might be pushing it a bit, mind. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 December 2020, 18:35:10
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 December 2020, 18:33:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 18:22:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 17:35:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2020, 17:29:05
But did you get everything on your little list ?  ;D
I only went for dishwasher tablets. I never have a list.

Technically, I think I'm still banned from the big tesco here
Wearing a mask, who's to know...  :D
Yeah, with a mask, maybe he could get in the pub too?
Firework shop might be pushing it a bit, mind. :-X
Or a jewellers.
You could go in a balaclava and say you were being extra cautious.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 December 2020, 18:40:05
(Yesterday) Thought "Hmm. the Jag must be due an MOT soon". Turned out it expired that day. :-[

Fortunately, the garage round the corner from the office had a slot at short notice so it was legal again by lunch time. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 19:12:23
Didn't your helpful Jaaag dealer send you a reminder?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 19:20:20
Does your model not have a little man hiding in the glovebox that just sorts all that out?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 19:23:12
You'd like to think that any failures would have been covered by the warranty  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 19:25:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 19:23:12
You'd like to think that any failures would have been covered by the warranty  :D
Can't remember how old it is TBH.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 19:32:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 December 2020, 19:25:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2020, 19:23:12
You'd like to think that any failures would have been covered by the warranty  :D
Can't remember how old it is TBH.
It's first test iirc ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 December 2020, 16:21:42
Done nothing on the car, but I did fire up the YZ MotoX bike. After an eternity it fired up (2 stroke kick start only, so not a carpet slippers job  ;D ). It sat there idling, and then the revs climbed ........ and climbed ...... and climbed..... until the old girl was flat out. Hit the kill switch, just glad that it stopped and didn't detonate and lunch itself.
It's got the dreaded death revs, symptoms of an air leak on a 2 stroke. The air leak makes them run lean and they scream their tits off. My guess is the ignition side crank seal, but it smoked more than usual so it could be pulling in clutch oil (wet clutch on this), or it could be down to using the petrol strimmer fuel, which is the wrong mix.  ;D  Why can't it be something simple, like the reed intake manifold. The downside of very little use I suppose.  :'(  This has only done a couple of hours non-competitively since I fully rebuilt the engine.
Oh well, that's my retirement project sorted.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JerrOMe on 23 December 2020, 02:07:54
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 December 2020, 16:21:42
Done nothing on the car, but I did fire up the YZ MotoX bike. After an eternity it fired up (2 stroke kick start only, so not a carpet slippers job  ;D ). It sat there idling, and then the revs climbed ........ and climbed ...... and climbed..... until the old girl was flat out. Hit the kill switch, just glad that it stopped and didn't detonate and lunch itself.
It's got the dreaded death revs, symptoms of an air leak on a 2 stroke. The air leak makes them run lean and they scream their tits off. My guess is the ignition side crank seal, but it smoked more than usual so it could be pulling in clutch oil (wet clutch on this), or it could be down to using the petrol strimmer fuel, which is the wrong mix.  ;D  Why can't it be something simple, like the reed intake manifold. The downside of very little use I suppose.  :'(  This has only done a couple of hours non-competitively since I fully rebuilt the engine.
Oh well, that's my retirement project sorted.  ;D

YZ bikes should be fun to play. My buddy got one it is really a nice toy. We'll have a trail run this coming weekend after we finished installing the suspension and black rhino wheels (https://4wheelonline.com/black-rhino-wheels.298383) on the truck. I'll be on my TRX quad bike.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 December 2020, 13:32:01
Quote from: JerrOMe on 23 December 2020, 02:07:54
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 December 2020, 16:21:42
Done nothing on the car, but I did fire up the YZ MotoX bike...........

YZ bikes should be fun to play. My buddy got one it is really a nice toy. We'll have a trail run this coming weekend after we finished installing the suspension and black rhino wheels (https://4wheelonline.com/black-rhino-wheels.298383) on the truck. I'll be on my TRX quad bike.

Nice one.  :y

My son had the Matt Black XD798 8 spokes on his black truck, with General Grabbers on them. Looked pretty cool but the tyres were a bit rumbly on Tarmac.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 12:41:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 December 2020, 18:43:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2020, 18:53:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2020, 12:00:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 December 2020, 11:11:30



*Surprise being my lamb naga was actually chicken naga.

Do you EVER get anything delivered correctly that you actually ordered  :-\  :D
Mrs TB is rumbling that Hobbycraft has taken 13 days.  Still, Costco have been over 2 weeks so far, and still most of it hasn't been dispatched ;D
Costco claimed to have dispatched the remaining items a few days ago, but the ArseholeForce tracking number suggests that it hasn't been handed over to them yet...

...so I walked almost to the small Tescos here in order to get some dishwasher tablets.  Got within about 100yrds before realising I'd forgotten a mask. 'dangle berries'.

So walked home again, grabbed a mask, and walked back. Only to find they didn't have any. 'dangle berries'.

So walked home, got the car, and drove to the bigger Tescos to get some.


Costco remain on the shit list for not delivering for 3 weeks (so far).
Costco have now delivered most of the items ordered, after 4.5 weeks.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 13:00:43
Planning on washing the plastic french thing today and the Omega tomorrow.
Its firkin cold though.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 13:05:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 13:00:43
Planning on washing the plastic french thing today and the Omega tomorrow.
Its firkin cold though.  ::)
All 3 of mine need doing, but as the ground is still frozen from the frost, I don't want to create a slip hazzard for neighbours.  Thats my excuse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 December 2020, 13:28:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 13:05:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 13:00:43
Planning on washing the plastic french thing today and the Omega tomorrow.
Its firkin cold though.  ::)
All 3 of mine need doing, but as the ground is still frozen from the frost, I don't want to create a slip hazzard for neighbours.  Thats my excuse.
I got the Albanians to run a sponge over it ready for its MoT a couple of weeks ago. Might let them do it again in January  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 13:34:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 December 2020, 13:28:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 13:05:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 13:00:43
Planning on washing the plastic french thing today and the Omega tomorrow.
Its firkin cold though.  ::)
All 3 of mine need doing, but as the ground is still frozen from the frost, I don't want to create a slip hazzard for neighbours.  Thats my excuse.
I got the Albanians to run a sponge over it ready for its MoT a couple of weeks ago. Might let them do it again in January  :D
Ours all seem to be stuck in Kent, or otherwise disappeared.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 December 2020, 13:52:38
Walked past them both in the garage to get some more beers to put in the fridge 🎄🎄🎄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 14:23:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 December 2020, 13:28:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 13:05:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 13:00:43
Planning on washing the plastic french thing today and the Omega tomorrow.
Its firkin cold though.  ::)
All 3 of mine need doing, but as the ground is still frozen from the frost, I don't want to create a slip hazzard for neighbours.  Thats my excuse.
I got the Albanians to run a sponge over it ready for its MoT a couple of weeks ago. Might let them do it again in January  :D

Tut Tut - for several reasons. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 December 2020, 14:27:30
I know :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 December 2020, 16:07:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 12:41:54

Costco have now delivered most of the items ordered, after 4.5 weeks.
the outstanding DVD arrived earlier in the week ,so ebay was 100% delivered  :)
I do have aa few things i want to order from ebay and amazon BUT
i'll wait now until they clear some of the mountains of post and parcels that royal fail and the other courriers have piled up and this "Christmas" crap is done with  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 December 2020, 16:11:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 13:00:43
Planning on washing the plastic french thing today and the Omega tomorrow.
Its firkin cold though.  ::)
Priorities  :o
You do really LOVE Cl-Eeyore the French **** don't you  ::)
the Omega won't be happy if it sees you caressing Cl-Eeyore with a soapy sponge  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 16:36:23
Dont like a dirty car even if it is French, so it had a quick wash. The Omega will have a proper wash & dry tomorrow.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: JerrOMe on 28 December 2020, 07:08:21
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 December 2020, 13:32:01
Quote from: JerrOMe on 23 December 2020, 02:07:54
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 December 2020, 16:21:42
Done nothing on the car, but I did fire up the YZ MotoX bike...........

YZ bikes should be fun to play. My buddy got one it is really a nice toy. We'll have a trail run this coming weekend after we finished installing the suspension and black rhino wheels (https://4wheelonline.com/black-rhino-wheels.298383) on the truck. I'll be on my TRX quad bike.

Nice one.  :y

My son had the Matt Black XD798 8 spokes on his black truck, with General Grabbers on them. Looked pretty cool but the tyres were a bit rumbly on Tarmac.  :y

Those wheels look great. Good thing the parts from 4Wheelonline showed up earlier. As for tyres, I like Continentals.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2020, 14:52:21
Emptied about half a bucket of near frozen water from NSR footwell.

Now in a hot bath trying to cure frostbite ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 December 2020, 16:00:05
Washed it. It was filthy from going back and forth to Mums over the last week or so.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 December 2020, 17:35:49
Yesterday, completely flat battery on the daily as the multi-timer, door switch or something around that area is either immersed in rainwater or FUBAR so the dashcam etc wired off the rear 12v socket turns on randomly  :o

Manual key in the drivers door with a pair of grips wouldn't unlock the door but put a nice twist in the key  ;D so jacked up the front and put the Ctek on the back of the starter motor and used a bellhousing bolt as a 0V. Managed to get enough charge into the battery to operate the door locks from the fob and hence could then open the bonnet to connect direct to the battery  :y

Hopefully can nurse this old tired old car through the winter and bad weather / salt on the roads then replace it with something a bit newer next year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2020, 16:23:49
Dropped the bi black pussy off for an MOT, got a shit load more water out of TBE, wiped off the moss that the birds keep dropping on the cars with a sponge, then took TBE for a damn sound thrashing to knock the rust off the discs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 December 2020, 17:23:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2020, 16:23:49
Dropped the bi black pussy off for an MOT, got a shit load more water out of TBE, wiped off the moss that the birds keep dropping on the cars with a sponge, then took TBE for a damn sound thrashing to knock the rust off the discs.
What about the rust everywhere else?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 December 2020, 17:39:33
Quote from: STEMO on 29 December 2020, 17:23:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2020, 16:23:49
Dropped the bi black pussy off for an MOT, got a shit load more water out of TBE, wiped off the moss that the birds keep dropping on the cars with a sponge, then took TBE for a damn sound thrashing to knock the rust off the discs.
What about the rust everywhere else?
that just falls off ,along with parts ,by itself as you drive along  ;)
increasing the power to weight ratio  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 29 December 2020, 17:39:40
Took the Range Rover out for a quick blast , haven't driven it for around 10 days posted some mail en route then about 12 miles down the A16 towards Peterborough & then back home and tucked up in the garage again, only covered around 2500 miles since March .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 29 December 2020, 17:51:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2020, 16:23:49
.........got a shit load more water out of TBE ........

It's a shame that you can't profile some sort of canopy and seal it with mastic under the scuttle to deflect the water forwards in to the drain hole area but I can see that this is nigh on impossible as it is the main drain from the centre as well. I also see what I take to be the black bar with the large grommet in the background.

(https://i.ibb.co/YjF6vYg/image.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 17:32:25
More water out of the NSR footwell.

Got a years ticket on the Pussy

Pulled the bumper off the battlebus in order to remove the headlight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 30 December 2020, 17:52:03
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 December 2020, 16:36:23
Dont like a dirty car even if it is French, so it had a quick wash. The Omega will have a proper wash & dry tomorrow.  ;)

Not washed the Tata since  July or perhaps August. I took pictures of it looking beautiful. When I look at these photographs it saves me the trouble of actually having to wash it.

All in the mind, boys. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2020, 17:59:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 17:32:25
More water out of the NSR footwell.
wet n dry vac it if you CBA to remove the carpet/underlay, then put some cat litter in , it soaks up moisture well .change it regularly
that will give you SHORT TERM RELEIF  :P
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 17:32:25
Got a years ticket on the Pussy
congratulation on the MOT pass  :)

Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 17:32:25
Pulled the bumper off the battlebus in order to remove the headlight.
there are easier ways to top the brake fluid up  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 18:52:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 December 2020, 17:59:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 17:32:25
More water out of the NSR footwell.
wet n dry vac it if you CBA

I have a max somewhere in the house, which I bought yonks ago...   ...to dry out a car carpet after the aerial leaked ;D

But CBA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2020, 21:18:10
If you're going to bin it at the nex MoT, just drill a hole at the lowest point...

Make it an inch or so across and you could fit the rubber from the driver's end of the scuttle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 08:50:04
Killed it dead. It is the French one though, and we are out out at 11pm, so I think it has dropped its guts in protest.
Had to dump it at the roadside and get a taxi the last 3 miles to work this morning.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 10:43:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 08:50:04
Killed it dead. It is the French one though, and we are out out at 11pm, so I think it has dropped its guts in protest.
Had to dump it at the roadside and get a taxi the last 3 miles to work this morning.  ::)
Does it sound terminal?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2020, 11:03:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 December 2020, 12:41:54
Costco have now delivered most of the items ordered, after 4.5 weeks.
She has been on the phone again to Costco to chase up the items still not delivered.  Sadly, she seemed to have got an agent who finds new levels of gormlessness who has promised to "email Parcelforce" yet does not have a tracking number.  I think I can forsee how that email conversation will progress...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2020, 11:04:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 18:52:31
max
Vax FFS.  I wish Steve Jobs would opps off and die, and take his oppsin autocorrect with him. Oh, hang on...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 December 2020, 11:31:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 December 2020, 11:04:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 December 2020, 18:52:31
max
Vax FFS.  I wish Steve Jobs would opps off and die, and take his oppsin autocorrect with him. Oh, hang on...
i knew what you meant  ;)
the water in the footwell is probably a frozen block of ice today , too small to skate on though  ;D

is it not causing condensation problems  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 December 2020, 11:39:26
Flat tyre on the daily, screw through the centre of it so hopefully can be repaired.

Now got to find the time to take the wheel off and get it to the tyre place.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 December 2020, 11:41:00
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 10:43:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 08:50:04
Killed it dead. It is the French one though, and we are out out at 11pm, so I think it has dropped its guts in protest.
Had to dump it at the roadside and get a taxi the last 3 miles to work this morning.  ::)
Does it sound terminal?
Depends how much is left on the way home ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 December 2020, 11:45:16
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 08:50:04
Killed it dead. It is the French one though, and we are out out at 11pm, so I think it has dropped its guts in protest.
Had to dump it at the roadside and get a taxi the last 3 miles to work this morning.  ::)
did it wave a white flag at you first  :-X
good job you got that nice comfy OMEGA to use  :)

joking aside , problems like Cl-Eeyore you can do without right ,now hope you get it sorted
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 12:10:01
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 10:43:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 08:50:04
Killed it dead. It is the French one though, and we are out out at 11pm, so I think it has dropped its guts in protest.
Had to dump it at the roadside and get a taxi the last 3 miles to work this morning.  ::)
Does it sound terminal?

Sounded like it could have been, but I think it will live. I got a lift back up to it and it just about started and I drove it gently to work.
It has had a leaky injector seal which I could hear chuffing a bit, so bought a new set to fit after Christmas.
A quick inspection shows that the seal isnt attempting to seal any more, so it should be just a matter of replacing that.
Its a 20 minute job, but dont have a Torx bit here at work to undo the clamp which holds the injector in place, otherwise it would probably be up and running again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 14:22:56
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 12:10:01
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 10:43:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 08:50:04
Killed it dead. It is the French one though, and we are out out at 11pm, so I think it has dropped its guts in protest.
Had to dump it at the roadside and get a taxi the last 3 miles to work this morning.  ::)
Does it sound terminal?

Sounded like it could have been, but I think it will live. I got a lift back up to it and it just about started and I drove it gently to work.
It has had a leaky injector seal which I could hear chuffing a bit, so bought a new set to fit after Christmas.
A quick inspection shows that the seal isnt attempting to seal any more, so it should be just a matter of replacing that.
Its a 20 minute job, but dont have a Torx bit here at work to undo the clamp which holds the injector in place, otherwise it would probably be up and running again.
Try various screwdrivers/knives that are 'near enough' then, when you've rounded it off, hacksaw/chisel it out. Should keep you occupied for a while.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 December 2020, 14:26:34
Sorted the coolant ( anti freeze)  out in both vehicles  all good strength now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 16:13:04
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 14:22:56
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 12:10:01
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 10:43:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 08:50:04
Killed it dead. It is the French one though, and we are out out at 11pm, so I think it has dropped its guts in protest.
Had to dump it at the roadside and get a taxi the last 3 miles to work this morning.  ::)
Does it sound terminal?

Sounded like it could have been, but I think it will live. I got a lift back up to it and it just about started and I drove it gently to work.
It has had a leaky injector seal which I could hear chuffing a bit, so bought a new set to fit after Christmas.
A quick inspection shows that the seal isnt attempting to seal any more, so it should be just a matter of replacing that.
Its a 20 minute job, but dont have a Torx bit here at work to undo the clamp which holds the injector in place, otherwise it would probably be up and running again.
Try various screwdrivers/knives that are 'near enough' then, when you've rounded it off, hacksaw/chisel it out. Should keep you occupied for a while.  ;D

The bloke who gave me a lift back to the car is a cleaner who is sprucing the place up during the holiday. When he heard that a I couldnt fix the car due to the lack of a torx bit he drove home (about 3 miles each way) and returned with his own tools to loan me.
Car is now up and running again, and I owe that man a case of his favourite beer.
I had my faith in human nature restored somewhat today.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 31 December 2020, 16:22:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 16:13:04
........
The bloke who gave me a lift back to the car is a cleaner who is sprucing the place up during the holiday. When he heard that a I couldnt fix the car due to the lack of a torx bit he drove home (about 3 miles each way) and returned with his own tools to loan me.
Car is now up and running again, and I owe that man a case of his favourite beer.
I had my faith in human nature restored somewhat today.  :y

Nice one.  :y   There are still some decent people out there.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2020, 16:32:25
Yep. :y   Ive thought about trying to become one of them myself, but I think Ive left it too late.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2020, 16:41:38
Refitted the headlamp and bumper on the battlebus
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 17:10:12
I'm jealous of you guys out there in freezing temperatures fettling your cars. I never get to do anything to mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 December 2020, 17:12:24
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 17:10:12
I'm jealous of you guys out there in freezing temperatures fettling your cars. I never get to do anything to mine.
. 


Not me I'm posh sort mine in my carpeted double garage..😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 17:13:25
Quote from: Rangie on 31 December 2020, 17:12:24
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2020, 17:10:12
I'm jealous of you guys out there in freezing temperatures fettling your cars. I never get to do anything to mine.
. 


Not me I'm posh sort mine in my carpeted double garage..😄
Not as posh as me, I have a man who does it for me  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 02 January 2021, 18:56:48
Managed to change the front crank seal on my one today.

One iffy-feeling cambelt idler pulley later and new belt kit fitted as well. Has only done 25k since last belt change but not worth refitting old one with that risk.

Annoyingly, first seal went in wrong (think the spring on the seal slipped) and leaked whilst cranking the car over
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 03 January 2021, 16:02:28
Well, say I changed the seal but using the car this morning meant oil under the car when I parked up. Seal leaking again......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 January 2021, 16:06:53
One of mine had a perpetual, but very minor, oil leak from somewhere in that region, that no amount of crank seals and pressure sensors could ever fix.

In the end I concluded it must be the oil pump, which looked a bit tricky, so I ignored it and eventually scrapped it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 03 January 2021, 16:20:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 January 2021, 16:06:53
One of mine had a perpetual, but very minor, oil leak from somewhere in that region, that no amount of crank seals and pressure sensors could ever fix.

In the end I concluded it must be the oil pump, which looked a bit tricky, so I ignored it and eventually scrapped it.

Mine, the original deal had gone hard so was weeping. Changed it and it did not feel like it was going on right so cranked it without coil pack connected and, as expected, leaked straight away.

Got a new one (Elring) from local motorfactors (1st replacement was a Corteco one) and did the same test, no leak.  Built it back up and ran it home and then out today to find a pool of rainbows in front of the car on the floor. Taken back apart again and the seal looks like it has possibly flipped at one point (or the spring has pinched its locating point). Either way, knackered. Did see a small groove in the crankshaft where the spring would sit so am guessing that is original locating point? Seal was put home flush to the oil pump and smeared with rubber grease when putting in. Had made a drift to fit over the crank reasonably tight so as to centre the seal when installing as well.

Have ordered a Victor Reinz seal bowl and will also price up a VX one and will try again if anyone has any advice?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 January 2021, 18:00:27
Discovered that, on a MY2017 car:

It has incandescent bulbs in the rear light clusters.
If one of the brake light bulbs fails, there's no bulb failure indication.
There are 2 brake light bulbs in each cluster, though, so no drama, surely?
.. Except that it disables the working one when it detects that the other one has failed. ::)

Filed under "words fail me". >:(
Mind you, they couldn't make the clock work properly either, or the sat nav. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 January 2021, 18:59:15
The clock on my XFR is about as accurate as a sundial........and why, in 2020, won't it update automatically when the clocks change?

Indian crap. ;D

......and yes, the satnav is total crap. Think Tandy 1972.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2021, 21:09:13
Sorry, mustn't laugh at Mr Woods misfortune....    ...but I have visions of the flaming he'll get on the Jag forums for not having it checked weekly by a dealer, and the only DIY work allowed to be undertaken is polishing.


FWIW, my satnag is fine.

However, the clock ain't.  Cant remember if I adjusted it after the clock change a few months back...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 January 2021, 21:11:09
Got a bucket and sponge out and rubbed the moss and green off the battlebus ready for its MOT is 2 or 3 weeks....   ...although now hoping that it will et an MOT extension until the summer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 January 2021, 21:15:46
I've got one of them new fangled wrist clocks  8)
but the clock on the Omega keeps much better time than I do anyway  ;D

Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2021, 21:11:09
...... MOT is 2 or 3 weeks....   ...although now hoping that it will et an MOT extension until the summer.

it won't get an MOT extension
test centers are open ,it's only tier 5 ,not a real lockdown  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 January 2021, 21:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2021, 21:09:13
FWIW, my satnag is fine.

Have you ever tried it in Cornwall?
Mine only seems to use roads with grass growing up the middle. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2021, 07:56:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 January 2021, 18:00:27
Discovered that, on a MY2017 car:

It has incandescent bulbs in the rear light clusters.
If one of the brake light bulbs fails, there's no bulb failure indication.
There are 2 brake light bulbs in each cluster, though, so no drama, surely?
.. Except that it disables the working one when it detects that the other one has failed. ::)

Filed under "words fail me". >:(
Mind you, they couldn't make the clock work properly either, or the sat nav. ::)

Clock is easily sorted with a BCM software update........as for bulb failure, its a discussion I have had with the BCM team a few times. I know the system has a stabilised supply to the lights (not the usual direct battery feed) and the 'view' was that the bulbs would last for many many years.......but of course they don't.

The other bulb should only be disabled if the first one fails such that it causes a short.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 05 January 2021, 10:15:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 January 2021, 21:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2021, 21:09:13
FWIW, my satnag is fine.

Have you ever tried it in Cornwall?
Mine only seems to use roads with grass growing up the middle. >:(

Thats most of them down here :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 January 2021, 17:41:46
Quote from: henryd on 05 January 2021, 10:15:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 January 2021, 21:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2021, 21:09:13
FWIW, my satnag is fine.

Have you ever tried it in Cornwall?
Mine only seems to use roads with grass growing up the middle. >:(

Thats most of them down here :y

Yes I heard they let the A30 go a bit!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2021, 19:54:42
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 04 January 2021, 21:41:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 January 2021, 21:09:13
FWIW, my satnag is fine.

Have you ever tried it in Cornwall?
Mine only seems to use roads with grass growing up the middle. >:(
I have, and it was fine.  Better than me as it happens, as I chose to ignore it in Port Isaac, and ended up with less than a rizla between the rear wheel ache and a stone wall one side, and some scaffolding the other.

But mine is the older system, prone to butt frukkin' itself during map updates.  Fortunately, I worked out how to manually copy the map onto the drive, though it means removing the hard drive from the IAM.


As from green grass up the road, I drive for miles looking for those sorts of roads ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 January 2021, 21:51:23
Green grass in the middle of the road is perfect for cleaning the sump pan on an Omega, assuming you're running the correct springs!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2021, 23:35:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2021, 07:56:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 03 January 2021, 18:00:27
Discovered that, on a MY2017 car:

It has incandescent bulbs in the rear light clusters.
If one of the brake light bulbs fails, there's no bulb failure indication.
There are 2 brake light bulbs in each cluster, though, so no drama, surely?
.. Except that it disables the working one when it detects that the other one has failed. ::)

Filed under "words fail me". >:(
Mind you, they couldn't make the clock work properly either, or the sat nav. ::)

Clock is easily sorted with a BCM software update........as for bulb failure, its a discussion I have had with the BCM team a few times. I know the system has a stabilised supply to the lights (not the usual direct battery feed) and the 'view' was that the bulbs would last for many many years.......but of course they don't.

The other bulb should only be disabled if the first one fails such that it causes a short.

It was odd behaviour. The remaining bulb would light as you start it, then extinguish and stay off until the next start. I checked both bulbs with a multimeter and the faulty one was completely O/C by the time I'd got it out of the car. It may have shorted at some point but not badly enough that the other one didn't light although I can see why it might shut down the circuit in that case to protect other loads on the regulated bus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Drewomega on 09 January 2021, 11:24:16
Well! the old bus passed its MOT yesterday after a full 9 months sitting in the steam railway car park. Had to park it there because of flooding problems where I live. I have had one Omega written off already. I drove to the MOT station with the brakes on most of the way to clear the discs! Good result though.  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 January 2021, 11:58:38
Quote from: Drewomega on 09 January 2021, 11:24:16
Well! the old bus passed its MOT yesterday
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
best get using it now , they don't like  long rests  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 January 2021, 12:18:00
Booked SWMBOS Subaru in for its MOT .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 09 January 2021, 15:36:14
Today I parked on the flat. One rear wheel on frozen mud, and the other on sheet ice.
The traction control does not work in those circumstances.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 January 2021, 15:45:08
Quote from: New POD on 09 January 2021, 15:36:14
Today I parked on the flat. One rear wheel on frozen mud, and the other on sheet ice.
The traction control does the tyres do not work in those circumstances.


FTFY :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 09 January 2021, 22:40:41
Quote from: Nick W on 09 January 2021, 15:45:08
Quote from: New POD on 09 January 2021, 15:36:14
Today I parked on the flat. One rear wheel on frozen mud, and the other on sheet ice.
The traction control does the tyres do not work in those circumstances.


FTFY :y

Thanks. You are correct.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 10 January 2021, 17:00:51
Update on mine....

After making a makeshift shim to slide the seal on with, managed to get that to hold oil.

Top mounts changed and bump stops changed as well (main reason for mounts as damper boots were sitting on the shock body. Done all that to find the alternator is over hanging to 17A+ so that is also goosed.

Found another one in my collection which will be tried tomorrow. If not, new one coming.

Then, once that done, all codes to be cleared and then taken into work one evening to get re-geometried.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 11 January 2021, 08:52:22
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Fitted a manual gearbox to the spare Y32SE engine ready for exhaust manifolds to be made before trial installation in MV6 "Fred".  Plan is to refresh original engine (stop the oil leaks, and generally tart it up) while we shakedown the manual conversion.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 January 2021, 13:36:10
Shouldn't be too much to shake down given the factory built them...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 11 January 2021, 15:01:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 January 2021, 13:36:10
Shouldn't be too much to shake down given the factory built them...  :D
  That's certainly what I'm hoping, it's more about checking out our exhaust manifolds and repositioned cats, as well as lightweight flywheel/clutch combination.  Hopefully that should be lively enough to be fun for a while, and give us more time to fettle the "matching numbers" engine before it goes back in...eventually.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 January 2021, 15:27:24
Quote from: 456lbft on 11 January 2021, 15:01:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 January 2021, 13:36:10
Shouldn't be too much to shake down given the factory built them...  :D
  That's certainly what I'm hoping, it's more about checking out our exhaust manifolds and repositioned cats, as well as lightweight flywheel/clutch combination.  Hopefully that should be lively enough to be fun for a while, and give us more time to fettle the "matching numbers" engine before it goes back in...eventually.   

 I assume your using 200 cell cats, and re postioning the lamdas,  are going to go 2.5" from a Y section or remake as std, to a better flowing twin box then into 1 rear box.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 11 January 2021, 16:26:38
Quote from: biggriffin on 11 January 2021, 15:27:24
Quote from: 456lbft on 11 January 2021, 15:01:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 January 2021, 13:36:10
Shouldn't be too much to shake down given the factory built them...  :D
  That's certainly what I'm hoping, it's more about checking out our exhaust manifolds and repositioned cats, as well as lightweight flywheel/clutch combination.  Hopefully that should be lively enough to be fun for a while, and give us more time to fettle the "matching numbers" engine before it goes back in...eventually.   

 I assume your using 200 cell cats, and re postioning the lamdas,  are going to go 2.5" from a Y section or remake as std, to a better flowing twin box then into 1 rear box.
Yes, I have mocked it all up, and have the option of a 3" X-pipe going back into twin 2 1/8" (54mm) pipes with two oval centre boxes and single back box with twin pipes in and out. Just got the brackets to finalise once I can get the car on a ramp again. Will experiment with either the X-pipe or twin independent front pipes, depending on the sound and performance difference.  lambdas will be repositioned either side of 200 cell cats which are where the secondary ones usually are.  It's all fairly straightforward, but a fools errand from a commercial point of view...so not exactly a priority right now. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20
Quote from: iansoutham on 10 January 2021, 17:00:51
Update on mine....

After making a makeshift shim to slide the seal on with, managed to get that to hold oil.

Top mounts changed and bump stops changed as well (main reason for mounts as damper boots were sitting on the shock body. Done all that to find the alternator is over hanging to 17A+ so that is also goosed.

Found another one in my collection which will be tried tomorrow. If not, new one coming.

Then, once that done, all codes to be cleared and then taken into work one evening to get re-geometried.

Spare alternator fitted and all is good.

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 January 2021, 15:54:42
Having employed the services of Addy the Unflappable, also of this parish - the project golf is moving on at quite a pace. Getting everything cleaned up ready for the AddyWizard to work his welding magic. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 16:21:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20
Quote from: iansoutham on 10 January 2021, 17:00:51
Update on mine....

After making a makeshift shim to slide the seal on with, managed to get that to hold oil.

Top mounts changed and bump stops changed as well (main reason for mounts as damper boots were sitting on the shock body. Done all that to find the alternator is over hanging to 17A+ so that is also goosed.

Found another one in my collection which will be tried tomorrow. If not, new one coming.

Then, once that done, all codes to be cleared and then taken into work one evening to get re-geometried.

Spare alternator fitted and all is good.

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier

Well, got mine done yesterday. Managed to get the front camber to -1 degree 23 minutes as that is the best I could get at the time holding the whee upright whilst someone locked the bolts up. A stronger bod at a later date will get it perfect. All other settings as per WIM
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 January 2021, 17:25:07
Quote from: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 16:21:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier

Well, got mine done yesterday. Managed to get the front camber to -1 degree 23 minutes as that is the best I could get at the time holding the wheel upright whilst someone locked the bolts up. A stronger bod at a later date will get it perfect. All other settings as per WIM


Work smarter, not harder: when I did mine, I tightened the camber bolts whilst my 75 year old mother held the wheel in place with the jack handle through one of the 'spokes.' I used a magnetic digital angle gauge stuck to a length of angle-iron cable tied across the wheel rim for the camber reading. When I had the alignment done properly, it was about 3 minutes out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 January 2021, 17:46:02
Quote from: Nick W on 13 January 2021, 17:25:07
Quote from: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 16:21:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier

Well, got mine done yesterday. Managed to get the front camber to -1 degree 23 minutes as that is the best I could get at the time holding the wheel upright whilst someone locked the bolts up. A stronger bod at a later date will get it perfect. All other settings as per WIM


Work smarter, not harder: when I did mine, I tightened the camber bolts whilst my 75 year old mother held the wheel in place with the jack handle through one of the 'spokes.' I used a magnetic digital angle gauge stuck to a length of angle-iron cable tied across the wheel rim for the camber reading. When I had the alignment done properly, it was about 3 minutes out.
3 minutes? That's not long, well done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 18:05:23
Quote from: Nick W on 13 January 2021, 17:25:07
Quote from: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 16:21:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier

Well, got mine done yesterday. Managed to get the front camber to -1 degree 23 minutes as that is the best I could get at the time holding the wheel upright whilst someone locked the bolts up. A stronger bod at a later date will get it perfect. All other settings as per WIM


Work smarter, not harder: when I did mine, I tightened the camber bolts whilst my 75 year old mother held the wheel in place with the jack handle through one of the 'spokes.' I used a magnetic digital angle gauge stuck to a length of angle-iron cable tied across the wheel rim for the camber reading. When I had the alignment done properly, it was about 3 minutes out.

Our problem was the wheel was already at about 5+ feet in the air on a geo ramp and getting the right angle (using a pry bar behind the wheel spoke) meant the sensor was being blocked and we were shutting the building shortly. At least the camber setting won’t be detrimental compared to the +0.6 degrees on the left and the -2.4 degrees camber on the right hand side
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 January 2021, 18:09:50
Quote from: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 16:21:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20
Quote from: iansoutham on 10 January 2021, 17:00:51
Update on mine....

After making a makeshift shim to slide the seal on with, managed to get that to hold oil.

Top mounts changed and bump stops changed as well (main reason for mounts as damper boots were sitting on the shock body. Done all that to find the alternator is over hanging to 17A+ so that is also goosed.

Found another one in my collection which will be tried tomorrow. If not, new one coming.

Then, once that done, all codes to be cleared and then taken into work one evening to get re-geometried.

Spare alternator fitted and all is good.

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier

Well, got mine done yesterday. Managed to get the front camber to -1 degree 23 minutes as that is the best I could get at the time holding the whee upright whilst someone locked the bolts up. A stronger bod at a later date will get it perfect. All other settings as per WIM
Two observations:

1. Camber adjustment bolts are a waste of time. Surropticious use of a round file will get significantly more adjustment without the risk of slipping back.

2. The current settings are irrelevant if the camber is wrong.

As a further aside, was the rear end set up at the same time?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 18:32:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 January 2021, 18:09:50
Quote from: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 16:21:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20
Quote from: iansoutham on 10 January 2021, 17:00:51
Update on mine....

After making a makeshift shim to slide the seal on with, managed to get that to hold oil.

Top mounts changed and bump stops changed as well (main reason for mounts as damper boots were sitting on the shock body. Done all that to find the alternator is over hanging to 17A+ so that is also goosed.

Found another one in my collection which will be tried tomorrow. If not, new one coming.

Then, once that done, all codes to be cleared and then taken into work one evening to get re-geometried.

Spare alternator fitted and all is good.

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier

Well, got mine done yesterday. Managed to get the front camber to -1 degree 23 minutes as that is the best I could get at the time holding the whee upright whilst someone locked the bolts up. A stronger bod at a later date will get it perfect. All other settings as per WIM
Two observations:

1. Camber adjustment bolts are a waste of time. Surropticious use of a round file will get significantly more adjustment without the risk of slipping back.

2. The current settings are irrelevant if the camber is wrong.

As a further aside, was the rear end set up at the same time?

1) I agree to a point. Worked perfectly on the left side, not quite enough on right side. Done up right, no problem with slipping back. I use them on another car with no problems. Omega is simply
made with just too much adjustment from factory. The height of the car from the floor meant that no extra movement could be made and held until bolts were tight (I could pull it to nearly upright by hand.

2) again, I agree, but if you cannot get to 1.10, 1.23 is a damn lot better than it could have been (and certainly better than 1.4’ factory number).

3) yep, rear all set up to WIM specs and zero thrust angle
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 January 2021, 18:37:58
Quote from: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 18:32:29

1) I agree to a point. Worked perfectly on the left side, not quite enough on right side. Done up right, no problem with slipping back. I use them on another car with no problems. Omega is simply
made with just too much adjustment from factory. The height of the car from the floor meant that no extra movement could be made and held until bolts were tight (I could pull it to nearly upright by hand.



Camber bolts work really well when there is adjustment at just one of the mounting holes. Then turning the eccentric bolt makes the unit pivot around the fixed bolt. But the Omega strut is attached at two slots for some reason, which is why the camber and toe are lost when struts are removed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 January 2021, 18:50:32
Much easier to set camber on your own with one of those inflatable bags used for easing the door frames out when you lock the keys in or a wedge. Just insert between strutt and top of the wheel, inflate or tap in until setting is correct
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 January 2021, 19:30:29
It's pretty much a given that the correct camber is all the way out on the upper bolt.*

The lower bolt hole (on the hub) should be round, which helps.

*I have only once encountered a car that requied the top bolt to be pushed inboard slightly to correct this when finally set up, which, with hindsight could have been due to the shape of the holes on the strut rather than the hub.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 January 2021, 20:26:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 13 January 2021, 18:50:32
Much easier to set camber on your own with one of those inflatable bags used for easing the door frames out when you lock the keys in or a wedge. Just insert between strutt and top of the wheel, inflate or tap in until setting is correct

Absolute genius idea. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2021, 21:17:19
Quote from: Nick W on 13 January 2021, 17:25:07
Quote from: iansoutham on 13 January 2021, 16:21:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 11 January 2021, 20:05:20

Geometry is out but that is expected so taking into work later this week to set up on the Hunter machine. I did add camber adjustment bolts though so should make it a little easier

Well, got mine done yesterday. Managed to get the front camber to -1 degree 23 minutes as that is the best I could get at the time holding the wheel upright whilst someone locked the bolts up. A stronger bod at a later date will get it perfect. All other settings as per WIM


Work smarter, not harder: when I did mine, I tightened the camber bolts whilst my 75 year old mother held the wheel in place with the jack handle through one of the 'spokes.' I used a magnetic digital angle gauge stuck to a length of angle-iron cable tied across the wheel rim for the camber reading. When I had the alignment done properly, it was about 3 minutes out.
. 
                 Jesus wept :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 14 January 2021, 03:52:19
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 13 January 2021, 18:50:32
Much easier to set camber on your own with one of those inflatable bags used for easing the door frames out when you lock the keys in or a wedge. Just insert between strutt and top of the wheel, inflate or tap in until setting is correct

Have got them and worked well up to a point. Then the hand pump just was not up to the job so getting a better hand pump (cheap eBay job for less than tenner for 2). That was my initial backup plan.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2021, 10:47:23
Spent a bit more time trying to trace the strange electrical gremlins on TBE, symptoms are around the drivers seat not moving and a feint lights-on buzzer when ignition is off but key still in ignition.

The door switches look good on a meter, which makes me slightly suspicious of the alarm ecu, given the live data coming out of it.  That doesn't explain why the seat eco is unresponsive when the seat doesn't work, so could be 2 separate issues, although they seem to play up at the same time....


I will have another poke around today...    ...although I might just scrap it, as was planned anyway once she has to start going back into the office due to LPG availability.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 January 2021, 12:58:57
sticking a de-humidifier in it for a few days might help if you own one  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2021, 15:43:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 January 2021, 12:58:57
sticking a de-humidifier in it for a few days might help if you own one  :-\
Been there, done that ;D

Its actually reasonably dry inside now its water proof, and towels have soaked up what had pooled in the NSR footwell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2021, 15:44:51
Refitted the passenger front carpet and trims on TBE, swapped door contact switches over from passenger to drivers. Lets see how that goes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 January 2021, 15:52:39
Took the Astra for a spirited drive to the stables to replenish the electrons that seem to have seeped out, even put some fuel in it and pumped up the tyres.  ;D

Looked at the ever increasing puddle of water in the passenger footwell of the daily, shut the door and walked away LOL. Carried on contemplating what to replace it with then decided a little snooze in front of the fire was a far better plan.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 January 2021, 16:07:14
Removed the cobwebs form the Evo on some classic empty mountain roads near me Llanwonno, Bwlch, and the Rhigos. Yes I know, but they are really in this country ;D Battery is nice and charged now. Haven’t took it out for a fortnight and it’s going to take an hour or two for the shakes to subside  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2021, 16:22:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 January 2021, 15:43:52
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 January 2021, 12:58:57
sticking a de-humidifier in it for a few days might help if you own one  :-\
Been there, done that ;D

Its actually reasonably dry inside now its water proof, and towels have soaked up what had pooled in the NSR footwell.
It's probably a moisture issue. Sitting around getting damp and never being driven far enough to warm up, let alone dry out won't help.

I drove mine to the big shops 11 miles away the other day just to give it bit of a run. I did consider Chichester, 20 miles each way, to give it a decent blat and top the battery off, but decided against it as we actually have a Sainsbugs and Tescos in the village, so had no real justification to even do the 11 miles... Other than to give the car a stretch.

Incidentally, if you have a preserved Plod car, you can use it on the Public roads for three reasons... to/from shows, to/from garage, and for 'battery charging' purposes... Which in itself implies that taking the car out for a run is actually a thing ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 17 January 2021, 16:28:52
Finally transferred the registration number to my P38 range rover from my Omega, its the start of the process to finally sell the old girl, but it is so hard to part with it, i love the car so much but it has not been used much since 2017 when it toured around France and Belgium doing all the first world war battlefields and cemetery's.  I really Dont want to get rid of it i really Dont.
Gary. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 January 2021, 16:49:20
Your unlikely to get much for it so worth considering keeping it, unless parking space is a serious issue ?
I may well have the same conundrum later this year and wont be sure what to do.
I think I will decide to definitely sell it, but only if I can get a grand for it. Its unlikely anyone will pay that for it, so I wont sell it, but that wont be my fault.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2021, 19:18:40
Trying to make my mind up if the 2 symptoms with TBE - alarm triggers and drivers seat intermittently non functional - are due to same fault.

Although noticed at the same time, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that they are unrelated now...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2021, 14:47:47
C**o. New battery, new injector seal, new connector soldered onto the loom to replace one that was falling apart.
Im bloody froze now.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2021, 15:27:02
Fitted new wipers to the mighty Corsa C. £5.35 for all 3 including delivery. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 21 January 2021, 16:01:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2021, 14:47:47
C**o. New battery, new injector seal, new connector soldered onto the loom to replace one that was falling apart.
Im bloody froze now.  ::)
Whoops, sorry. Thought you said ejector seat.  :D :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 January 2021, 16:48:50
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2021, 15:27:02
Fitted new wipers to the mighty Corsa C. £5.35 for all 3 including delivery. :y

Top quality then  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2021, 19:18:40
Trying to make my mind up if the 2 symptoms with TBE - alarm triggers and drivers seat intermittently non functional - are due to same fault.

Although noticed at the same time, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that they are unrelated now...
But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 January 2021, 17:06:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2021, 19:18:40
Trying to make my mind up if the 2 symptoms with TBE - alarm triggers and drivers seat intermittently non functional - are due to same fault.

Although noticed at the same time, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that they are unrelated now...
But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(
Put it out of your it's misery  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:11:07
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2021, 17:06:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2021, 19:18:40
Trying to make my mind up if the 2 symptoms with TBE - alarm triggers and drivers seat intermittently non functional - are due to same fault.

Although noticed at the same time, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that they are unrelated now...
But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(
Put it out of your it's misery  ;D
She likes it though. And nothing else seems to fit the bill.

If LPG was still available anywhere sensible, I'd definitely persevere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 January 2021, 17:12:40
Quote from: henryd on 21 January 2021, 16:48:50
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2021, 15:27:02
Fitted new wipers to the mighty Corsa C. £5.35 for all 3 including delivery. :y

Top quality then  ::)
It won't matter unless he gets the engine running  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 January 2021, 17:29:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2021, 19:18:40
Trying to make my mind up if the 2 symptoms with TBE - alarm triggers and drivers seat intermittently non functional - are due to same fault.

Although noticed at the same time, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that they are unrelated now...
But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(
to disconnect the alarm   :)

hardly a great time to sell
though members have shown interest in buying it complete,
or picking over it's corpse  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 January 2021, 17:55:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
....

But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(

Have you tried disarming the passive sensor  :-\  or is it definitely door related.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2021, 20:20:54
There's a chap not half a mile away who has expressed an interest.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 January 2021, 08:25:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:11:07
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2021, 17:06:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2021, 19:18:40
Trying to make my mind up if the 2 symptoms with TBE - alarm triggers and drivers seat intermittently non functional - are due to same fault.

Although noticed at the same time, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that they are unrelated now...
But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(
Put it out of your it's misery  ;D
She likes it though. And nothing else seems to fit the bill.

If LPG was still available anywhere sensible, I'd definitely persevere.

Ground points around the passenger footwell all ok............?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 January 2021, 08:25:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2021, 20:20:54
There's a chap not half a mile away who has expressed an interest.  :D

Well, what ever floats your boat, it a very liberal society these days  ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 09:15:12
Anything goes in Brackley apparently  ;D

Chap currently drives a Lexus GS300 on lpg, and lives the other side of the rugby club ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2021, 10:55:09
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 January 2021, 17:55:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
....

But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(

Have you tried disarming the passive sensor  :-\  or is it definitely door related.
The alarm looks to be door related, *IF* the trigger codes in the alarm ECU can be trusted.

Seat issues, next step is seat out to measure what is getting to the seat (seat is currently too low to be about to undo the connectors at the side).  Though as the seat is in a usable position for her, its not a priority.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2021, 10:56:28
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 January 2021, 08:25:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:11:07
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2021, 17:06:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 January 2021, 17:03:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 January 2021, 19:18:40
Trying to make my mind up if the 2 symptoms with TBE - alarm triggers and drivers seat intermittently non functional - are due to same fault.

Although noticed at the same time, I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that they are unrelated now...
But decided its totally irrelevant, following another alarm trigger, so I was outside moving cars and disconnecting batteries during Storm Christoph.  I think its that time  :'(
Put it out of your it's misery  ;D
She likes it though. And nothing else seems to fit the bill.

If LPG was still available anywhere sensible, I'd definitely persevere.

Ground points around the passenger footwell all ok............?
The larger one up on the A post area looks clean and secure.  Is there another?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2021, 10:57:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 January 2021, 08:25:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2021, 20:20:54
There's a chap not half a mile away who has expressed an interest.  :D

Well, what ever floats your boat, it a very liberal society these days  ;D ;D :y
Though its generally sheep around here.  I reckon the Welsh must have invaded a century or 2 ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2021, 11:01:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 09:15:12
Chap currently drives a Lexus GS300 on lpg, and lives the other side of the rugby club ;)
News to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 11:10:04
I've mentioned it in passing.  ::)

Anyhoo, drop RobseyMV6 a pm if you would like his details  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2021, 11:10:20
Mrs TB said the Battlebus was a bit shitty to start this morning, both at home and at Tescos.  Hardly surprising seeing as it has half a glowplug that might sometimes work ;D

So given that, I though it probably used more electricity than 2 x 2 miles journeys put back in it, so its now plugged into the mains again ;D.

When thats done, I'll shove the dehumidifier in it, as its damp from the other day when we were in and out in wet coats doing our other weekly chores around town.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 January 2021, 11:33:02
My car permanently smells of damp dog, towels, my coat and shoes, etc. I might clean the inside one day, or I might not. I've just put it through the up and over, which got rid of the mud on the parts the brushes actually touched.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 January 2021, 11:34:46
I could give it to the Romanians up the road to clean the inside when they re-open. But I think I might be too embarrassed  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 January 2021, 13:13:19
Quote from: henryd on 21 January 2021, 16:48:50
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2021, 15:27:02
Fitted new wipers to the mighty Corsa C. £5.35 for all 3 including delivery. :y

Top quality then  ::)

Probably not the best, but I was pleasantly surprised. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 January 2021, 13:14:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 January 2021, 17:12:40
Quote from: henryd on 21 January 2021, 16:48:50
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2021, 15:27:02
Fitted new wipers to the mighty Corsa C. £5.35 for all 3 including delivery. :y

Top quality then  ::)
It won't matter unless he gets the engine running  :P

Now starting and running like a Swiss watch.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 13:28:11
The mower? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 22 January 2021, 14:14:50
Got the first stainless primaries mocked up on the spare donkey.
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5wZMQsW/20210122-094614-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzYxQYKk/20210122-094543-resized.jpg)
Intermediate flange on RHS, is to allow manifold to be fitted with the engine insitu.
Reality is that is pretty unlikely given the space available to get to the manifold studs, and it will probably be easier to
drop the engine in and out with manifolds fitted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 January 2021, 14:34:10
Nice bit of plumbing that  :)
so the pipes are all the same length ? (sweep up on 5 & 6 ) to balance all the output ?
I don't know much about custom exhaust fannymolds 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 14:50:55
Shiny, but looks like it's going to foul the bulkhead on the passenger side :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 January 2021, 16:22:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 13:28:11
The mower? :D

Both. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 January 2021, 17:50:04
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 January 2021, 16:22:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 13:28:11
The mower? :D

Both. :)

Obviously got someone in then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 January 2021, 18:34:25
Quote from: henryd on 22 January 2021, 17:50:04
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 January 2021, 16:22:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 13:28:11
The mower? :D

Both. :)

Obviously got someone in then ;D
His missus did it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 January 2021, 18:43:26
No, all fixed by me. :y

I am a very talented young man. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 January 2021, 18:57:26
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 January 2021, 18:43:26
No, all fixed by me. :y

I am a man. :)
Fixed
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 24 January 2021, 12:55:52
(https://autoshite.com/uploads/monthly_2021_01/20210124_122127.jpg.6e67bd4dd9c6ccbfc1c04aa8eeaf7135.jpg)
I haven't used the omega since Christmas due to wife having a car and the fact that we use that for local trips.
And lockdown.
Actually I used it Once, 3 weeks ago, and it only just fired into life.  Should have put it on charge then.


Obviously the battery is flat.  So jump leads off the Astra and it started fine. Reversed it onto the shared drive so i can put my battery charger on it. 

Which is in the boot. The ignition needs to be off to open the boot.

Then The boot won't open due to low battery.

So I try to start it. No. 4 mins of idling is not enough to get enough charge.

So I have to use the Astra to get it open, with jump leads, and then I can start it again.

Only now it won't rev above 1500 RPM and is throwing up ignition fault codes and the traction control light is on.

Get my new fault code reader.  Thank you farther christmess.

Fault codes erased.

So now I go to turn the ignition off so i can put the charger on.  No the charger won't work below 9v, so i have to put the jump leads on, get it started again. Connect the charger with the engine running (I was questioning the wisdom, but thought ah opps it)

Once the charger is working, the engine off, and back indoors for a cup of tea.

I'll give it until lights out.

 

And then I'll put it on again tomorrow morning. 

Last time. I found I needed 3 sessions of about 4 hours to get the battery holding full charge. 

Of course the battery may be oppsed but hey.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 13:33:21
Quote from: New POD on 24 January 2021, 12:55:52


Last time. I found I needed 3 sessions of about 4 hours to get the battery holding full charge. 

Of course the battery may be oppsed but hey.
I'd buy a new battery ,ready for when it lets you down ,if you're not using the car, just don't leave it on the car,

then you can have one fully charged ready ,the old one may recover enough to start the car if you take it in and give it a decent trickle charge ,but it's sounds like it's days are numbered .

you can probably get a 096 for £60 delivered

I always have a spare ,fully charged battery in MY car, and a few fully charged at home  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 January 2021, 14:08:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 13:33:21
Quote from: New POD on 24 January 2021, 12:55:52


Last time. I found I needed 3 sessions of about 4 hours to get the battery holding full charge. 

Of course the battery may be oppsed but hey.
I'd buy a new battery ,ready for when it lets you down ,if you're not using the car, just don't leave it on the car,

then you can have one fully charged ready ,the old one may recover enough to start the car if you take it in and give it a decent trickle charge ,but it's sounds like it's days are numbered .

you can probably get a 096 for £60 delivered

I always have a spare ,fully charged battery in MY car, and a few fully charged at home  :D

I bought one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-318-320-323-325-328-330-CAR-BATTERY-096-100-12V-HEAVY-DUTY-MAINTENANCE-FREE/291616123821?hash=item43e5acebad:g:5bYAAOSwHNhekFqe) for the Mondeo a few months ago and it came the next day.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 January 2021, 16:42:09
I advise this company these days, lots of options and fast delivery and support

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/096/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 January 2021, 16:44:05
Either...

Push it back to where you found it and buy a new battery (not fitted) ready for when you actually need to use it.

Or...

Buy a new battery and drive the car about 40 miles further than the length of your drive. And leave the negative disconnected whilst you aren't using it.

Your current battery is probably nearer permanent death than a charge can recover.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:01:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 24 January 2021, 16:42:09
I advise this company these days, lots of options and fast delivery and support

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/types/096/

I wouldnt use anyone else. Bought a new battery for the C**o from them last week. Much cheaper than ECP (for example) and delivered within two days.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2021, 18:11:01
Remember, letting the battery o flat essentially has it. Permanently. So think about a new battery, and charge it more often if not using it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2021, 18:19:27
Used a radio controlled toy car to clear the snow from the road.  Ironically, this 10m or so of road is the only bit of road on this part of the estate that isn't now compacted ice ;D

https://youtu.be/EI2elKZCP3U
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 January 2021, 18:25:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2021, 18:19:27


https://youtu.be/EI2elKZCP3U
That's just like the view from the passenger seat in Mrs Builder's astra when she drives  :D
though she wouldn't clear the screen half way through  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:26:51
No wonder your known as The Boy. Your just a big kid really.  ;D
Do you have 6 cars on your drive ?  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 January 2021, 18:34:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:26:51
No wonder your known as The Boy. Your just a big kid really.  ;D
Do you have 6 cars on your drive ?  ???


He's into R/C, so he could have six cars on the coffee table :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:37:10
I take it you didnt watch the video ?  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2021, 18:48:52
Quote from: Nick W on 24 January 2021, 18:34:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:26:51
No wonder your known as The Boy. Your just a big kid really.  ;D
Do you have 6 cars on your drive ?  ???


He's into R/C, so he could have six cars on the coffee table :y
Of course I don't have 6 RC cars on the coffee table  >:(

They are all on the dining room table ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2021, 18:50:00
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:26:51
No wonder your known as The Boy. Your just a big kid really.  ;D
Aren't we all?

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:26:51
Do you have 6 cars on your drive ?  ???
Its not (all) my drive ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:57:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 January 2021, 18:50:00
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:26:51
No wonder your known as The Boy. Your just a big kid really.  ;D
Aren't we all?

I would hope so.   :)

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 January 2021, 18:26:51
Do you have 6 cars on your drive ?  ???

Ah, I see.  :y
Its not (all) my drive ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2021, 16:16:09
Ragged the Battlebus on Londonium and back.

Now laying in bath trying to wash off the ruminants of the great unwashed.


Motorways were quieter, but more than a few miles inside the M25 it was rammed with people.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 January 2021, 17:00:17
Did you remember to plug it back in? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 January 2021, 17:39:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 January 2021, 17:00:17
Did you remember to plug it back in? :D
It's a self charging hybrid IF you drive it occasionally  ;)
It's got one of them alternaterobob things fitted
If you just use it in tool storage shed mode all the time ,the electricary leaks out the interior lights  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 January 2021, 20:30:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 January 2021, 17:39:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 January 2021, 17:00:17
Did you remember to plug it back in? :D
It's a self charging hybrid IF you drive it occasionally  ;)
It's got one of them alternaterobob things fitted
If you just use it in tool storage shed mode all the time ,the electricary leaks out the interior lights  :(

I'm not sure he can spare enough engine output to turn the alternator. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 January 2021, 20:52:32
 ;D ;D⚡️
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 January 2021, 21:01:57
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 January 2021, 20:30:17


I'm not sure he can spare enough engine output to turn the alternator. :D
If he used the brakes less he could
though he hasn't said he's ordered brake pads for a while  :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 January 2021, 23:09:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 January 2021, 21:01:57
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 January 2021, 20:30:17


I'm not sure he can spare enough engine output to turn the alternator. :D
If he used the brakes less he could
though he hasn't said he's ordered brake pads for a while  :o :o

TB uses brakes?  ???  Who knew?  :o 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 January 2021, 04:14:23
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 January 2021, 23:09:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 January 2021, 21:01:57
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 January 2021, 20:30:17


I'm not sure he can spare enough engine output to turn the alternator. :D
If he used the brakes less he could
though he hasn't said he's ordered brake pads for a while  :o :o

TB uses brakes?  ???  Who knew?  :o
He’s always used brakes ;)

The things he struggles with are appropriate speed and anticipation... Slowing from Vmax 50ft from every roundabout/junction as opposed to a moderate cruise and lifting off at the initial warning...  ::)

Oh, and other road users... He struggles with them too ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 26 January 2021, 09:42:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 January 2021, 14:50:55
Shiny, but looks like it's going to foul the bulkhead on the passenger side :-\
The original mock up that I did on the car was kissing the bulkhead heat shield, this should have slightly more clearance, but, you are right, not much. An air gap  is what I am hoping for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 26 January 2021, 10:19:23
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 January 2021, 14:34:10
Nice bit of plumbing that  :)
so the pipes are all the same length ? (sweep up on 5 & 6 ) to balance all the output ?
I don't know much about custom exhaust fannymolds
They aren't perfectly equal, there has to be some compromise to make them practical to manufacture.  The longest front cylinders are approx 880mm and the shortest rear one (LHS) is 730mm.
Given time and if it was a commercially viable job, I'd rearrange them a bit more.
The main thing though is that they offer much more flow than the original set up and the opportunity for a standing wave in each runner.
The results will be interesting.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2021, 17:21:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 January 2021, 04:14:23
The things he struggles with are appropriate speed and anticipation... Slowing from Vmax 50ft from every roundabout/junction as opposed to a moderate cruise and lifting off at the initial warning...  ::)
No, no, no, no, no. No. Every roundabout approach or junction approach should be treated as a full on emergency stop attempt. End of.

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 January 2021, 04:14:23
Oh, and other road users... He struggles with them too ;D
Not all of them. Some do make suitable progress. But most wait for rush hour to finish before daring to pull onto a roundabout, or do a full cockpit check before selecting 1st gear once the lights turn green.

Cull 'em all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2021, 17:23:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 January 2021, 20:30:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 January 2021, 17:39:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 January 2021, 17:00:17
Did you remember to plug it back in? :D
It's a self charging hybrid IF you drive it occasionally  ;)
It's got one of them alternaterobob things fitted
If you just use it in tool storage shed mode all the time ,the electricary leaks out the interior lights  :(

I'm not sure he can spare enough engine output to turn the alternator. :D
Damn right, can't be wasting power on silly electricity.

But it was fun yesterday, trying to maintain as much momentum as possible - momentum is a scarce resource with the Battlebus - round the corners and roundabouts on the compacted snow and ice :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2021, 17:24:33
I have done nothing to the real cars, but that Kraton had more fun in the slush today.  Its now defrosting itself on the kitchen floor.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2021, 08:20:19
Got another 12 months on the Battlebus.

Discovered that exhaust will need some love soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 January 2021, 13:11:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2021, 08:20:19
Got another 12 months on the Battlebus.

Discovered that exhaust will need some love soon.
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

few weeks ago I had to replace the exhaust on the Zafira A tractor
the flange where the donut on mid section meets the back box had rotted away, the rest of the mid looked good
I had new old stock, genuine GM mid and back box in stock (£25 when Vaux where clearing their stock  :) )
so ,usual story, p155ing down with rain ,lying under a car  ::) about 10 tight rubber hangers to remove ,didn't have my grinder to cut the mid section from the cat (17 years of being joined together  :( ) got it all off in the end  :)
new mid section did not have a clamp like the original  :(  (so that was a trip to Halfrauds )
smeared exhaust paste on the rear flange, fitted the donut offered the back box up , wrong  :'(
think it's an astra G estate back box  :( years have past since I got the exhaust sections and £25 was still a bargain for the mid box alone .
 so i fitted the original back box  ;D
the outer shell had pretty much rotted away but the inner shell was still pretty good and no leaks ,so f*** it  :D

In hindsight ,I should have cut the flange out and replaced it with a flexi or repair sleeve with clamps  ::)

Hope your repair goes better  ;)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2021, 16:14:13
Struggling to get a branded non Timax Bosal mid section for sensible money. Everywhere I've called is blaming Brexit, due to most exhausts seemingly coming out of the Fatherland.

So might leave it a couple of months, and then see whats about, assuming it hasn't fallen off.  If its still difficult to get one for sensible money, maybe cutting out the joint and sleeving is an option - good thinking DtB :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 January 2021, 16:33:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2021, 16:14:13
Struggling to get a branded non Timax Bosal mid section for sensible money. Everywhere I've called is blaming Brexit, due to most exhausts seemingly coming out of the Fatherland.

So might leave it a couple of months, and then see whats about, assuming it hasn't fallen off.  If its still difficult to get one for sensible money, maybe cutting out the joint and sleeving is an option - good thinking DtB :y
Mid section has about 6 hangers so won't fall off in a hurry   :)
back section has about 3 or 4 ,though the metal hangers rot off where they are welded to the clamshell  :(
2 sizes of donut ring gasket(mid to backbox)  ,depending on system  :(
2 special bolts with an odd thread size to compress the flange springs ,I drill out the threads on the mid box flange and replace with normal nut and bolts .


sleeving would be much easier if it's the same problem ,(mid box rear flange fail  )  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2021, 16:47:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 January 2021, 16:33:41
back section has about 3 or 4 ,though the metal hangers rot off where they are welded to the clamshell  :(
Which is why I changed the Backbox a couple of years back

Quote from: dave the builder on 29 January 2021, 16:33:41
if it's the same problem ,(mid box rear flange fail  )  :)
Sounds like it - the flange bit on mid section has disintegrated
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2021, 16:48:17
Bought a new headlight for the Battlebus, so save the inconvenience of taking it for a long drive with no main beam bulb in, in order to dry it out.  As a special treat for getting an MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 January 2021, 17:22:15
Woah now,  don’t spoil it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 January 2021, 17:33:57
surely a small fire/gas explosion in the old headlight would have evaporated any moisture   :-\
a new headlight is a bit spendy  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 29 January 2021, 19:13:12
  Received a large box of much goodness from Newcastle.
AAS headers and 200 micron sports cats all made in stainless steel for the Monaro
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 January 2021, 20:31:48
Quote from: Keith ABS on 29 January 2021, 19:13:12
  Received a large box of much goodness from Newcastle.
AAS headers and 200 micron sports cats all made in stainless steel for the Monaro


                 Nice one👍 About time you stopped throttling that poor engine, Next stop Supercharger, feed it what it neeeeeeeds.... ;D ;D ;D🔥
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 January 2021, 20:33:33
Quote from: Raeturbo on 29 January 2021, 20:31:48
Quote from: Keith ABS on 29 January 2021, 19:13:12
  Received a large box of much goodness from Newcastle.
AAS headers and 200 micron sports cats all made in stainless steel for the Monaro


                 Nice one👍 About time you stopped throttling that poor engine, Next stop Supercharger, feed it what it neeeeeeeds.... ;D ;D ;D🔥
And where, exactly, does one get to stretch such a vehicle's legs?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 January 2021, 20:37:59
Earth👍👍👍🔥😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 30 January 2021, 07:49:47
Quote from: Raeturbo on 29 January 2021, 20:31:48
Quote from: Keith ABS on 29 January 2021, 19:13:12
  Received a large box of much goodness from Newcastle.
AAS headers and 200 micron sports cats all made in stainless steel for the Monaro


                 Nice one👍 About time you stopped throttling that poor engine, Next stop Supercharger, feed it what it neeeeeeeds.... ;D ;D ;D🔥
No, not supercharging. Got a pair of 243 6 litre heads which as standard have bigger valves and a bit more compresion , getting flowed and port matched. Also have aquired a Howard cam so tentativly looking at an extra 100 bhp with that lot once its mapped to suit
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 January 2021, 10:03:14
That will sound nice when it comes on cam then :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 January 2021, 10:44:33
Quote from: Raeturbo on 29 January 2021, 20:31:48
Quote from: Keith ABS on 29 January 2021, 19:13:12
  Received a large box of much goodness from Newcastle.
AAS headers and 200 micron sports cats all made in stainless steel for the Monaro


                 Nice one👍 About time you stopped throttling that poor engine, Next stop Supercharger  two turbos, feed it what it neeeeeeeds.... ;D ;D ;D 🔥


Supercharger? A pair of turbos is cheaper which is just as well, because they'll be making somewhere between 1000 and 1500hp. Which will mean spending some serious cash on the gearbox, back axle, brakes, petrol and driving licences :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2021, 10:48:25
The standard crank has a limit of about 750bhp.

iirc Rob snapped his when he got a bit carried away theblower on his VXR :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 30 January 2021, 11:24:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2021, 10:48:25
The standard crank has a limit of about 750bhp.

iirc Rob snapped his when he got a bit carried away the blower on his VXR :D


I thought we were talking about LS engines? Get a 6.0l one and 750hp is doable NA without removing the sump.


The thing you have to worry about with boost is opening up the ring gaps. How about 1200hp from a 4.8 with two turbos? LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCPJxo5tNqM&list=PLM8JsB6QR-TaNi0NSHf1YSiitoW7u9LYh&index=19&t=280s) I know that has some serious parts, but the rods, crank and pistons are not only stock, but it's a used junkyard engine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 January 2021, 11:26:34
His failure may have been map induced...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 January 2021, 18:19:38
A good map is essential when pushing the boost. (Don’t ask me how I know🙁😪😭😭)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 January 2021, 18:25:20
There are a few friends of mine running Well over 600 bhp on just forge pistons and rods (two litre Evo engines) at around the two bar mark.  With supporting mods, injectors pump exhaust intake etc of course. If they are very well mapped, they last quite a while too ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2021, 18:27:19
Put some electricity in the Jag.  I really should drive it somewhere, but its an arse to get in and out of central londonium multi-storey carparks, and I've not had to o to the non London sites for months ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2021, 16:33:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 January 2021, 16:48:17
Bought a new headlight for the Battlebus, so save the inconvenience of taking it for a long drive with no main beam bulb in, in order to dry it out.  As a special treat for getting an MOT.
And it arrived this morning.  Fitting will wait until its warmer and drier ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 February 2021, 17:38:02
Topped it up with air, using a jumpstarter with built in mini compressor, because my normal compressor is MIA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 February 2021, 19:00:38
As it was the first dry day in ages, I fitted the second hand starter that turned up last week on the Mondeo.  :)

All good...... so far!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 February 2021, 19:13:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 February 2021, 19:00:38
As it was the first dry day in ages, I fitted the second hand starter that turned up last week on the Mondeo.  :)

All good...... so far!  :y
Fingers crossed :)


(Although I know you enjoy Mundano starter motors)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 February 2021, 21:28:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2021, 19:13:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 February 2021, 19:00:38
As it was the first dry day in ages, I fitted the second hand starter that turned up last week on the Mondeo.  :)

All good...... so far!  :y
Fingers crossed :)


(Although I know you enjoy Mundano starter motors)

I did a bit more dismantling which is what I probably should have done in the first place.  ::)

Still a bastid though!  >:(  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2021, 18:52:50
Paid that nice Mr Khan £30 to drive the Jag into that utter shite hole commonly called London.  And paid NCP £36 to park it.  Still, cheaper than a slower train. And a damn sight more comfortable as well.

I might have mentioned it before, but I really do detest London with a passion.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 06 February 2021, 18:21:01
Removed the filthy steering rack sub-frame from my old Rover 216gsi (1990).

Attacked it with my trusty Black and Decker power file and a wire cup in my angle grinder.

As usual with this 31 year old car, a number of rust holes have appeared so out with the welder!!!

Paint will go on tomorrow. That's another job done  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 February 2021, 18:35:57
Quote from: Carfix on 06 February 2021, 18:21:01
Removed the filthy steering rack sub-frame from my old Rover 216gsi (1990).

Attacked it with my trusty Black and Decker power file and a wire cup in my angle grinder.

As usual with this 31 year old car, a number of rust holes have appeared so out with the welder!!!

Paint will go on tomorrow. That's another job done  :y
Must be the only part of the country where it hasn't hissed it down all day. Unless, of course, you have an indoor workshop.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 February 2021, 19:06:27
Quote from: STEMO on 06 February 2021, 18:35:57
Quote from: Carfix on 06 February 2021, 18:21:01
Removed the filthy steering rack sub-frame from my old Rover 216gsi (1990).

Attacked it with my trusty Black and Decker power file and a wire cup in my angle grinder.

As usual with this 31 year old car, a number of rust holes have appeared so out with the welder!!!

Paint will go on tomorrow. That's another job done  :y
Must be the only part of the country where it hasn't hissed it down all day. Unless, of course, you have an indoor workshop.

It's been dry all day here and quite sunny too!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 06 February 2021, 19:15:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 February 2021, 19:06:27
Quote from: STEMO on 06 February 2021, 18:35:57
Quote from: Carfix on 06 February 2021, 18:21:01
Removed the filthy steering rack sub-frame from my old Rover 216gsi (1990).

Attacked it with my trusty Black and Decker power file and a wire cup in my angle grinder.

As usual with this 31 year old car, a number of rust holes have appeared so out with the welder!!!

Paint will go on tomorrow. That's another job done  :y
Must be the only part of the country where it hasn't hissed it down all day. Unless, of course, you have an indoor workshop.

It's been dry all day here and quite sunny too!  :y

Same here, been a nice day.  :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:31:06
Nothing. Went for a walk with swmbo and on the way back found a short 3/8 socket extension bar with SNAP ON etched along the top, lying at the side of the road.
A more than suitable replacement for my knackered Halfords one.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 February 2021, 19:32:05
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:31:06
Nothing. Went for a walk with swmbo and on the way back found a short 3/8 socket extension bar with SNAP ON etched along the top, lying at the side of the road.
A more than suitable replacement for my knackered Halfords one.  :)
That might be a weapon in a murder case  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2021, 19:33:51
Probably fell off the Omega last time you worked on it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:37:20
Nothing SNAP ON has ever been used on any of my cars.  ;)
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Post by: Raeturbo on 06 February 2021, 20:16:42
Most things have snapped off my car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 February 2021, 20:20:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:31:06
Nothing. Went for a walk with swmbo and on the way back found a short 3/8 socket extension bar with SNAP ON etched along the top, lying at the side of the road.
A more than suitable replacement for my knackered Halfords one.  :)


It cost more than a Halfords ratchet.......
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Post by: Raeturbo on 06 February 2021, 21:40:09
It cost more than a Halfords (ratchet.......).  Franchise.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 February 2021, 00:39:53
Quote from: Nick W on 06 February 2021, 20:20:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:31:06
Nothing. Went for a walk with swmbo and on the way back found a short 3/8 socket extension bar with SNAP ON etched along the top, lying at the side of the road.
A more than suitable replacement for my knackered Halfords one.  :)


It cost more than a Halfords ratchet.......

I know, which is why I had a huge grin on my face when I picked it up.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 February 2021, 14:09:45
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 February 2021, 00:39:53
Quote from: Nick W on 06 February 2021, 20:20:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:31:06
Nothing. Went for a walk with swmbo and on the way back found a short 3/8 socket extension bar with SNAP ON etched along the top, lying at the side of the road.
A more than suitable replacement for my knackered Halfords one.  :)


It cost more than a Halfords ratchet.......

I know, which is why I had a huge grin on my face when I picked it up.  :)
Are you sure that your "walk" wasn't across some poor buggers drive?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 February 2021, 17:12:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:31:06
Nothing. Went for a walk with swmbo and on the way back found a short 3/8 socket extension bar with SNAP ON etched along the top, lying at the side of the road.
A more than suitable replacement for my knackered Halfords one.  :)

Didn't TB have one in his garage when it went up?

Perhaps it's finally landed
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 February 2021, 19:44:26
Brave.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 13:41:13
Quote from: Carfix on 06 February 2021, 18:21:01
Removed the filthy steering rack sub-frame from my old Rover 216gsi (1990).

Attacked it with my trusty Black and Decker power file and a wire cup in my angle grinder.

As usual with this 31 year old car, a number of rust holes have appeared so out with the welder!!!

Paint will go on tomorrow. That's another job done  :y
I miss my old 1990 216GSi.  The only fault I could gripe with it was lack of power steering.  I think only the autos had PS as standard.

Also, on mine, 3rd gear was a bit whiny. But then it was the only gear I used, as it was good from about 20 - 115mph, and the Honda lump in mine did like to rev.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 13:43:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 07 February 2021, 17:12:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:31:06
Nothing. Went for a walk with swmbo and on the way back found a short 3/8 socket extension bar with SNAP ON etched along the top, lying at the side of the road.
A more than suitable replacement for my knackered Halfords one.  :)

Didn't TB have one in his garage when it went up?

Perhaps it's finally landed
Yeah, yeah.  But only around your neck of the woods do you see a VW Golf park on a wall.

So Brakkers in normal compared to Nottingham. So ner ner.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 13:46:01
Needed a fuel receipt ready for my next trip to pay for London layabouts to have even more money spent on them, and the Battlebus didn't have much.

So took it to fill up, only with only half a glow plug, it was a bit shitty starting, rather predictably.  But as ever, it did start, and got its fuel.

Now its plugged in the mains getting all the electricity put back in it ;D


Incidentally, that last tank was 29.9mpg.  Thats pretty shite from a 2l soot chucker ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2021, 14:46:54
A diseasal S Class of any vintage can better that :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 February 2021, 15:50:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2021, 14:46:54
A diseasal S Class of any vintage can better that :D


It's not difficult to get very close to that with a V6 Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2021, 16:16:51
Quote from: Nick W on 08 February 2021, 15:50:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2021, 14:46:54
A diseasal S Class of any vintage can better that :D


It's not difficult to get very close to that with a V6 Omega.
Especially with the correct gearbox.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 17:04:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2021, 14:46:54
A diseasal S Class of any vintage can better that :D
Hmmm, thats a difficult choice.  A clapped out post mid 80s Merc, or a clapped out Battlebus.  I'm swaying slightly towards the bus on practicality and fun.  I nearly swayed towards the S Class on comfort, but then remembered the standard seats are awful, and you have to take the upgrade option.

Both are equally worthy of a match and some petrol.


No idea why the economy is so shite this time, its normally around 40mpg.  I guess its been doing all the 1.5 mile trips to town lately, though I did take it to Londonium last month....    ....though I might have ragged the bejesus out of it then.  But sub 30mpg is shocking from that thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 February 2021, 17:14:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 17:04:16

No idea why the economy is so shite this time, its normally around 40mpg.  I guess its been doing all the 1.5 mile trips to town lately, though I did take it to Londonium last month....    ....though I might have ragged the bejesus out of it then.  [size=78%][/size]
But sub 30mpg is shocking from that thing.



A four speed 2.0l Capri does better than that :o


I'd rather have the Zafira than an old Merc, it's fixable and more comfortable.
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Post by: dave the builder on 08 February 2021, 17:30:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 17:04:16

No idea why the economy is so shite this time, its normally around 40mpg.  I guess its been doing all the 1.5 mile trips to town lately, though I did take it to Londonium last month....    ....though I might have ragged the bejesus out of it then.  But sub 30mpg is shocking from that thing.
Have you checked both ambient temp sensor (part of the MAF, not the bumper "outside temp sensor" one )  and coolant temp sensor with live data ? they won't necessarily put the EML light on ,
Our 2003 2L tractor juice Zafira A is pretty much the same as yours, elegance IIRC  (apart from electric EGR) and gets 39MPG pretty consistently   :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 17:33:35
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2021, 17:30:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 17:04:16

No idea why the economy is so shite this time, its normally around 40mpg.  I guess its been doing all the 1.5 mile trips to town lately, though I did take it to Londonium last month....    ....though I might have ragged the bejesus out of it then.  But sub 30mpg is shocking from that thing.
Have you checked both ambient temp sensor (part of the MAF, not the bumper "outside temp sensor" one )  and coolant temp sensor with live data ? they won't necessarily put the EML light on ,
Our 2003 2L tractor juice Zafira A is pretty much the same as yours, elegance IIRC  (apart from electric EGR) and gets 39MPG pretty consistently   :-\
Thats a very different engine, ECU/electrically.

But to answer you Q, nope. I dont touch it. I'm pretty certain the stat is partially open, as it takes an age (like 6-8 miloes of cruising) to get anywhere over a quarter on the guage.  But it had a new headlight this year. No more presents until Christmas ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 17:34:12
Although headlight hasn;t made it out of the hallway yet ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 February 2021, 18:28:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 17:34:12
Although headlight hasn;t made it out of the hallway yet ;D
It made it to Brackley ,which is a miracle in itself  :D

a part open wet stat would mess up the MPG for sure  :y
though it's worth checking live data on the temp sensors ,won't cost anything ,other than 20 mins of time  :P
I was changing the MAF for the ambient temp error that time you popped over my Mum's house  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 20:22:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2021, 18:28:03
other than 20 mins of time  :P
But its dark out ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 February 2021, 21:00:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2021, 20:22:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 February 2021, 18:28:03
other than 20 mins of time  :P
But its dark out ;D
not got a candle ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 February 2021, 21:07:30
He's got four. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 February 2021, 21:23:02
Fork Handles  :-\
how's that going to help  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 February 2021, 22:36:55
Keep the heater off for a while in the morning to help it warm quicker and put some baco foil in front of the rad but don’t forget to take it off😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 09 February 2021, 07:23:11
 Diesels also have worse mpg in colder weather
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 09 February 2021, 10:04:37
Changed the drivers side engine mount on the Mazda Premacy.

Ever since I bought it nearly, 2 years ago, it has felt harsh at idle and something seemed to be 'loose' on the drivers front side but I couldn't find a cause. 3 weeks ago I convinced myself that the (fluid filled) engine mount had become incontinent so I managed to source a replacement.

Next time I looked I couldn't find any sign of leakage and rocking the engine seemed to be normal so I lost confidence :-(

With the old one off the car it was possible to see a split in the rubber. The new one lifted the engine up by 20mm and the interior of the car has stopped buzzing and rattling at idle. Result :-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 February 2021, 14:03:53
2 new Runway Performance 926 tyres on the Mondeo, which at £66.98 each via ASDA Tyres I've found to be a good tyre for the price.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 February 2021, 14:09:25
Currently adding electrons to the black car.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2021, 18:50:15
Quote from: Raeturbo on 08 February 2021, 22:36:55
Keep the heater off for a while in the morning to help it warm quicker and put some baco foil in front of the rad but don’t forget to take it off😂
I managed to block the grill with some debris off the A3, whilst racing back from Surrey last summer.  That cooked it ;D.  I remember running over the debris, but had no idea it kicked up and blocked the cooling, and there was nowhere on the outer London car park to stop.  But keeping the heater on full chat managed to just keep it out of the red ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2021, 18:52:10
Quote from: Raeturbo on 08 February 2021, 22:36:55
Keep the heater off for a while in the morning to help it warm quicker and put some baco foil in front of the rad but don’t forget to take it off😂
Nah, just drive it round in 1st and 2nd, accelerating hard* at all times.



All things relative. The Battleus doesn't have a concept of acceleration ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2021, 18:54:05
Just parked the dirty pussy up. It has that hot/ragged smell.

I'm sure the snow will cool it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 February 2021, 19:22:35
[quote author =TheBoy link=topic=43963.msg1971554#msg1971554 date=1612896845]
Just parked the dirty pussy up. It has that hot/ragged smell.

I'm sure the snow will cool it.
[/quote].
                      Yes I know it well  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 February 2021, 19:32:23
Just got out the wife's pussy, finished playing with it tonight so plugged it in
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 09 February 2021, 19:35:48
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 09 February 2021, 19:40:44

I miss my old 1990 216GSi.  The only fault I could gripe with it was lack of power steering.  I think only the autos had PS as standard.

Also, on mine, 3rd gear was a bit whiny. But then it was the only gear I used, as it was good from about 20 - 115mph, and the Honda lump in mine did like to rev.
[/quote]

It is still a great car. I guess it has survived due to it's Honda engine and power train. Originally, mine had a manual steering rack bur I retro- fitted power steering using parts from a suitable donor vehicle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 08:48:13
Fitted the Bridgestone Blizzak snow and ice tyres to Mrs Builder's rally car astra estate .
another load of snow during the night and Icey roads and we live on an un-gritted hill ,so I bit the bullet .
Plus side ,sods law says ...fitting the winter tyres will ensure it's hot and sunny for the rest of the year  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 12:58:59
Thanks for sorting the weather Dai👍 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 February 2021, 13:01:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 08:48:13
Fitted the Bridgestone Blizzak snow and ice tyres to Mrs Builder's rally car astra estate .
another load of snow during the night and Icey roads and we live on an un-gritted hill ,so I bit the bullet .
Plus side ,sods law says ...fitting the winter tyres will ensure it's hot and sunny for the rest of the year  :D
Well done, lad, temperatures forecast to be in double figures by Monday.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:08:34
Bit slow there Stem ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:12:38
It's been lovely and sunny here all day   :y

was cold this morning at 6.30 , lying in the snow ,positioning the bottle jacks though  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 February 2021, 13:12:49
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:08:34
Bit slow there Stem ;D
Story of my life.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:19:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:12:38
It's been lovely and sunny here all day   :y

was cold this morning at 6.30 , lying in the snow ,positioning the bottle jacks though  :D
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                   6.30!!    There’s one in the morning too is there ?? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:29:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:19:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:12:38
It's been lovely and sunny here all day   :y

was cold this morning at 6.30 , lying in the snow ,positioning the bottle jacks though  :D
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                   6.30!!    There’s one in the morning too is there ?? ;D
Not in Welsh Wales  ;)
I'd had 2 coffees ,several builder's rollies ,checked and replied to my emails by then  ;)
got bugger all done since like  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:30:40
 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2021, 13:31:20
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:29:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:19:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:12:38
It's been lovely and sunny here all day   :y

was cold this morning at 6.30 , lying in the snow ,positioning the bottle jacks though  :D
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                   6.30!!    There’s one in the morning too is there ?? ;D
Not in Welsh Wales  ;)
I'd had 2 coffees ,several builder's rollies ,checked and replied to my emails by then  ;)
got bugger all done since like  ;D
Just waiting for the pneumonia to kick in from lying in the snow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:45:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2021, 13:31:20
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:29:37
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:19:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:12:38
It's been lovely and sunny here all day   :y

was cold this morning at 6.30 , lying in the snow ,positioning the bottle jacks though  :D
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                   6.30!!    There’s one in the morning too is there ?? ;D
Not in Welsh Wales  ;)
I'd had 2 coffees ,several builder's rollies ,checked and replied to my emails by then  ;)
got bugger all done since like  ;D
Just waiting for the pneumonia to kick in from lying in the snow...
I thawed out pretty quick once inside
they don't mention on the weather forecast the "feels like -40c wind chill factor when you sanitize your hands" though  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 February 2021, 15:10:59
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 February 2021, 13:19:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 13:12:38
It's been lovely and sunny here all day   :y

was cold this morning at 6.30 , lying in the snow ,positioning the bottle jacks though  :D
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                   6.30!!    There’s one in the morning too is there ?? ;D
I was scraping the ice off wifey's car at 6:15, which might sound a tiny bit gallant. But, after I'd warmed the car up, I went back to bed for an hour with a cup of coffee, and she went to work for 11 hours or so.  ;D

I have put her treadmill together though. Getting the ficker out of the box was the hardest bit. Thought I might give it a go, but after getting it out the box........sweating.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 February 2021, 15:16:18
Took the RR out for a spin had to deliver a card & pressie to my mates for his 70th birthday, I tried very hard to get it to slide or lose traction in the snow on the back roads but it's good very good can see why folk get addicted to them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2021, 15:31:28
Clearly not trying then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 15:50:27
Quote from: STEMO on 10 February 2021, 15:10:59

I was scraping the ice off wifey's car at 6:15, which might sound a tiny bit gallant. But, after I'd warmed the car up, I went back to bed for an hour with a cup of coffee, and she went to work for 11 hours or so.  ;D

I have put her treadmill together though. Getting the ficker out of the box was the hardest bit. Thought I might give it a go, but after getting it out the box........sweating.  ;D

I do sincerely hope your good lady gets her health back 100% uncle Stemo .

and if you start using the treadmill , just double the distance each day  ;)

by this time next year you could be running hundreds of miles a day  :D ;D

personally ,any more than 2 or 3 miles and i'd just go in the car  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 February 2021, 16:05:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 15:50:27
Quote from: STEMO on 10 February 2021, 15:10:59

I was scraping the ice off wifey's car at 6:15, which might sound a tiny bit gallant. But, after I'd warmed the car up, I went back to bed for an hour with a cup of coffee, and she went to work for 11 hours or so.  ;D

I have put her treadmill together though. Getting the ficker out of the box was the hardest bit. Thought I might give it a go, but after getting it out the box........sweating.  ;D

I do sincerely hope your good lady gets her health back 100% uncle Stemo .

and if you start using the treadmill , just double the distance each day  ;)

by this time next year you could be running hundreds of miles a day  :D ;D

personally ,any more than 2 or 3 miles and i'd just go in the car  :P
Me too, but I have to get out with the dog or it would shit everywhere.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2021, 16:54:41
Quote from: Carfix on 09 February 2021, 19:40:44
It is still a great car. I guess it has survived due to it's Honda engine and power train. Originally, mine had a manual steering rack bur I retro- fitted power steering using parts from a suitable donor vehicle.
All 3 1.6 petrols fitted to the 216GSi had issues. The 2 Honda lumps had issues with the Igniter units, and the K series had HG issues under certain circumstances.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2021, 16:58:59
Hmmm, saw the big black pussy in daylight, and perplexed quite how it got that dirty.  I know there was salt on the roads last night, and it was being properly hoofed, but even so...


Also, topped up the screenwash with -30C stuff, neat, seeing as the -10C froze yesterday, which was inconvenient.


Tomorrow, it'll be going back to Londonium, but not into the area for contributing to Major Khan's pull down historic statues fund.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 February 2021, 17:11:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2021, 16:54:41
Quote from: Carfix on 09 February 2021, 19:40:44
It is still a great car. I guess it has survived due to it's Honda engine and power train. Originally, mine had a manual steering rack bur I retro- fitted power steering using parts from a suitable donor vehicle.
All 3 1.6 petrols fitted to the 216GSi had issues. The 2 Honda lumps had issues with the Igniter units, and the K series had HG issues under certain circumstances.
The Honda lump in our 623SLi was superb. It would pull like a train from 20mph in fifth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2021, 17:19:51
The 1.8 vtec lump in the Accord was so rev happy it was almost fun to drive 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 February 2021, 18:58:08
Yesterday, took the pussy to Londonium again. Not the centre this time (so the major can stuff his charges up his jacksie), but just off the north circ, not far from that shithole called Wembley.

Apparently, there is no lockdown in that area. Either that, or the locals, unable to speak English, are unaware of the rules...   ...which don't apply to them anyway.


The screen wash froze again :(.  It really does need heated nozzles, in order to compete with a 25yr old Omega (which is also able to set the clock itself, adjust the interior mirror from the memory system, and has a grab handle for the front seat passenger).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 February 2021, 19:19:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 February 2021, 18:58:08
Yesterday, took the pussy to Londonium again. Not the centre this time (so the major can stuff his charges up his jacksie), but just off the north circ, not far from that shithole called Wembley.

Apparently, there is no lockdown in that area. Either that, or the locals, unable to speak English, are unaware of the rules...   ...which don't apply to them anyway.


The screen wash froze again :(.  It really does need heated nozzles, in order to compete with a 25yr old Omega (which is also able to set the clock itself, adjust the interior mirror from the memory system, and has a grab handle for the front seat passenger).

I imagine this is an essential feature when TB is driving.  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 February 2021, 19:20:29
Little things mean a lot :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 February 2021, 19:24:47
Removed the offside headlight on the Mondeo and had a little poke about inside to see if I could see anything obvious that would cause the fault message that pops up whenever I drive at night.  :-\

Couldn't see anything, put it back and got frost bitten fingers!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 February 2021, 19:26:59
Stay at home❄️❄️
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 February 2021, 19:27:57
Heated jets are easy enough to retro fit. The Barge has the potential to heat the washer bottle, which whilst not fitted, is a couple of hoses that run from the hbv to the bottle and back, so would be easy to retrofit. The jets are heated though 8)

Guess that Jaaag chose to save 50p by not cutting a couple of notches above the front doors for the retaining clips for the grab handles and another 50p not fitting the handles...

Does the XF have handles that might be retrofitted to the XJ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 February 2021, 19:28:42
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 February 2021, 19:24:47
Removed the offside headlight on the Mondeo and had a little poke about inside to see if I could see anything obvious that would cause the fault message that pops up whenever I drive at night.  :-\

Couldn't see anything, put it back and got frost bitten fingers!  ::)
;D ;D ;D ;D
I hit my lights from every angle if one goes out. It actually worked once.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 February 2021, 19:30:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 February 2021, 19:27:57
Heated jets are easy enough to retro fit. The Barge has the potential to heat the washer bottle, which whilst not fitted, is a couple of hoses that run from the hbv to the bottle and back, so would be easy to retrofit. The jets are heated though 8)

Guess that Jaaag chose to save 50p by not cutting a couple of notches above the front doors for the retaining clips for the grab handles and another 50p not fitting the handles...

Does the XF have handles that might be retrofitted to the XJ?
Minus 6 was the coldest we had this week. Asda ready mixed came straight out of the nozzles, £2 for 5 litres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 February 2021, 19:32:19
Haven't driven mine far enough to need the washers ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 February 2021, 19:33:15
£2! alright for some with that sort of cash ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 February 2021, 19:34:18
Quote from: Raeturbo on 12 February 2021, 19:33:15
£2! alright for some with that sort of cash ::)
You could use sheep piss. What's the freezing point of that?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 February 2021, 19:46:14
Don’t know... but it’s nice and warm when it’s dripping down your legs :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 February 2021, 20:10:26
Quote from: Raeturbo on 12 February 2021, 19:46:14
Don’t know... but it’s nice and warm when it’s dripping down your legs :y
Oh....you horrible man  :o
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 February 2021, 21:47:32
That’s ok for ewe to say now shut your chops ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 February 2021, 21:54:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 February 2021, 16:54:41
Quote from: Carfix on 09 February 2021, 19:40:44
It is still a great car. I guess it has survived due to it's Honda engine and power train. Originally, mine had a manual steering rack bur I retro- fitted power steering using parts from a suitable donor vehicle.
All 3 1.6 petrols fitted to the 216GSi had issues. The 2 Honda lumps had issues with the Igniter units, and the K series had HG issues under certain circumstances.


And the normally reliable Peugeot diesels had a French sniffy fit at being installed in an Anglo-Jap design.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 February 2021, 12:35:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 February 2021, 19:27:57
Heated jets are easy enough to retro fit. The Barge has the potential to heat the washer bottle, which whilst not fitted, is a couple of hoses that run from the hbv to the bottle and back, so would be easy to retrofit. The jets are heated though 8)

Guess that Jaaag chose to save 50p by not cutting a couple of notches above the front doors for the retaining clips for the grab handles and another 50p not fitting the handles...

Does the XF have handles that might be retrofitted to the XJ?
Heating the bottle isn't going to help if the pipes and (in particular) the nozzles aren't heated.  The bottle isn't subject to much windchill, which is why cars have heated nozzles.  I am of course making an assumption mine hasn't got them, but the fact they froze.  Its is of course possible it has them, but they are bust.  If I CBA, I'll go out and look for any wiring to the wiper arms :)

No idea on the lack of a passenger grab handle.  Rear passengers get them, just not the front.  Does seem a significant oversight, even if its for technical reasons (the shape there, along with the sunroof cassette, doesn't look conducive to fitting any).  No interest in retrofitting any unless it was a pure plug and play operation, mostly because its not often I'm in the passenger seat at a time when I feel I need a grab handle.  And for anyone else in the passenger seat, well, they chose to get in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 February 2021, 13:02:46
Vauxhall obviously went the all in route, some use a sunglasses holder for the driver... having the wheel to hang on to helps :D, so retro fitting a handle should be plug and play.

Guessing your roof is panoramic, which would certainly push the frames to the side structure...  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 February 2021, 13:16:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 February 2021, 12:35:54
Heating the bottle isn't going to help if the pipes and (in particular) the nozzles aren't heated.  The bottle isn't subject to much windchill, which is why cars have heated nozzles.  I am of course making an assumption mine hasn't got them, but the fact they froze.  Its is of course possible it has them, but they are bust.  If I CBA, I'll go out and look for any wiring to the wiper arms :)

No idea on the lack of a passenger grab handle.  Rear passengers get them, just not the front.  Does seem a significant oversight, even if its for technical reasons (the shape there, along with the sunroof cassette, doesn't look conducive to fitting any).  No interest in retrofitting any unless it was a pure plug and play operation, mostly because its not often I'm in the passenger seat at a time when I feel I need a grab handle.  And for anyone else in the passenger seat, well, they chose to get in.

Mine hasn't got them either, and they tend to freeze. Can still hear the motor running so clearly the bottle hasn't frozen solid.

Mine has also started pestering me that the bottle is empty when it isn't.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 February 2021, 13:50:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D
wait till it's less windy before you go out and start fixing it then  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 February 2021, 14:56:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.   exit the road backwards scattering expensive(before they were broken) pieces of aluminium everywhere.


FTFY :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 February 2021, 15:01:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D

Oooh.....what you got, Mr Bitz. We'll need pictures.

Are you aware that Porsche is a German company, and not French. ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 February 2021, 15:18:58
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 February 2021, 15:01:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D

Oooh.....what you got, Mr Bitz. We'll need pictures.

Are you aware that Porsche is a German company, and not French. ::) ::) ::)

I think he plans to stick the 60MPG , 20 HP engine and drivetrain out of CL-Eeyore , his French tractor  :-\   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2021, 15:24:47
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 February 2021, 15:01:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D

Oooh.....what you got, Mr Bitz. We'll need pictures.

Are you aware that Porsche is a German company, and not French. ::) ::) ::)

Check the Project Anyone? thread.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 16:40:43
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 February 2021, 15:01:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D

Oooh.....what you got, Mr Bitz. We'll need pictures.

Are you aware that Porsche is a German company, and not French. ::) ::) ::)

Just for you. Pic 9 is a video btw.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNkrfO-1-yVbB6hqrEqAJZ8M9mc6ECn0bMDuinR-uC9pp0tKgdDcHshLJeuFsZZ0A?key=R3owdkRQbC1aenFhTEFzekszNjJXSWVwaXZyY213
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 February 2021, 10:44:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 February 2021, 13:16:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 February 2021, 12:35:54
Heating the bottle isn't going to help if the pipes and (in particular) the nozzles aren't heated.  The bottle isn't subject to much windchill, which is why cars have heated nozzles.  I am of course making an assumption mine hasn't got them, but the fact they froze.  Its is of course possible it has them, but they are bust.  If I CBA, I'll go out and look for any wiring to the wiper arms :)

No idea on the lack of a passenger grab handle.  Rear passengers get them, just not the front.  Does seem a significant oversight, even if its for technical reasons (the shape there, along with the sunroof cassette, doesn't look conducive to fitting any).  No interest in retrofitting any unless it was a pure plug and play operation, mostly because its not often I'm in the passenger seat at a time when I feel I need a grab handle.  And for anyone else in the passenger seat, well, they chose to get in.

Mine hasn't got them either, and they tend to freeze. Can still hear the motor running so clearly the bottle hasn't frozen solid.

Mine has also started pestering me that the bottle is empty when it isn't.  >:(
Yup, I could hear the pump. Plus the headlight washer still worked. So assumed the extra -12C windchill on the wiper arms was causing the nozzles to freeze.

If yours is anything like mine (just aft of front wheel), the sensor is easy to get at once jacked up and wheel off.  The wheelarch liner comes off in no time.  I can grab the official procedure off topix on Monday if required.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 February 2021, 10:45:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
I feel some long Porsche threads, detailing every saga coming on ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 February 2021, 11:20:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2021, 10:45:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
I feel some long Porsche threads, detailing every saga coming on ;D




We might need a bigger internet for that :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 February 2021, 11:32:16
Quote from: Nick W on 14 February 2021, 11:20:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2021, 10:45:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
I feel some long Porsche threads, detailing every saga coming on ;D
We might need a bigger internet for that :o
I shall get some extra capacity in, just for Alb's Beetle threads :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 14 February 2021, 15:46:37
Jump started my neighbours shitty, filthy, uncared for, unmaintained 06 Fiesta this morning. Suggested he get the battery checked out as it's the third time this week he's had to have it done. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 February 2021, 15:51:53
Checked out SWMBOs Subaru in preparation for its MOT tomorrow, all things that I can check look fine only covered 3,000 miles since the last test (2005MY) now showing just over 42,000 miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 February 2021, 20:48:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2021, 11:32:16
Quote from: Nick W on 14 February 2021, 11:20:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2021, 10:45:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
I feel some long Porsche threads, detailing every saga coming on ;D
We might need a bigger internet for that :o
I shall get some extra capacity in, just for Alb's Beetle threads :P

Far cough the lot of ya.  :P ;D

Not going to ask about it from you drivers of front engined tin tops. I have the excellent Boxster forum for that.  :P


P.S., Anyone know how to work a Parrit 9100 or Pioneer CD player ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2021, 20:59:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D

So how are you finding getting in and out of it at your age Albs?  ???                                   ::)                                       :P                                     ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 February 2021, 21:00:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 February 2021, 20:48:12
.......

P.S., Anyone know how to work a Parrot 9100   :D
linky  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aRbsRuhVog)  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 February 2021, 21:56:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 14 February 2021, 20:59:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2021, 13:45:35
Took delivery of the Porsche.  :)
Wont be long before I feel the wind in my scalp.  :D

So how are you finding getting in and out of it at your age Albs?  ???                                   ::)                                       :P                                     ;D

Modified engine hoist does it all for me.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 February 2021, 21:57:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 February 2021, 21:00:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 February 2021, 20:48:12
.......

P.S., Anyone know how to work a Parrot 9100   :D
linky  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aRbsRuhVog)  ;)

Fox ache.  ::) :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2021, 22:06:40
I was almost disappointed that it wasn't the dead parrot scetch :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 February 2021, 22:20:31
Oi it’s not dead!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 February 2021, 22:20:45
It’s resting
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2021, 22:31:30
That's alright then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 February 2021, 18:39:46
Omega passed today no problems just slight corrosion (which this garage will put on every mot unless it’s a new car) and slight oil leak. I’m happy with that for a 222,000 mile vehicle👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 February 2021, 19:02:10
Quote from: Raeturbo on 16 February 2021, 18:39:46
Omega passed today no problems just slight corrosion (which this garage will put on every rusty car's MOT unless it’s a new car) and slight oil leak. Vauxhall rust prevention sprayer
 I’m happy with that for a 222,000 mile vehicle👍
FTFY
Congratulations on the pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2021, 17:30:43
Watched the rain fall on it, praying that will wash the muck off ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 February 2021, 17:36:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 February 2021, 17:30:43
Watched the rain fall on it, praying that will wash the muck off ;D

I can't remember the last time I washed either of my cars.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2021, 17:38:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 February 2021, 17:36:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 February 2021, 17:30:43
Watched the rain fall on it, praying that will wash the muck off ;D

I can't remember the last time I washed either of my cars.  :-\
I think I got the jag in just before the 1st lockdown, before all the kosovans disappeared from the uk
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2021, 18:06:37
I put mine through an up and over this morning, but I did have to queue for 20 minutes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2021, 18:08:18
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2021, 18:06:37
I put mine through an up and over this morning, but I did have to queue for 20 minutes.
JLR warn not to do that.

An Indian car built by brummies. Hmmm, I see their point ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 February 2021, 18:10:26
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2021, 18:06:37
I put mine through an up and over this morning, but I did have to queue for 20 minutes.

These new fangled contraptions haven't made it to my part of Darzetzhire yet.  :-\  ::)

Nor over the borders in Debenzhere or Zummerzet either...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 February 2021, 18:12:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 February 2021, 18:10:26
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2021, 18:06:37
I put mine through an up and over this morning, but I did have to queue for 20 minutes.

These new fangled contraptions haven't made it to my part of Darzetzhire yet.  :-\  ::)
They're ace. Wash, rinse, wax, dry and wheels half washed for £3.80  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 17 February 2021, 22:31:58
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2021, 18:12:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 February 2021, 18:10:26
Quote from: STEMO on 17 February 2021, 18:06:37
I put mine through an up and over this morning, but I did have to queue for 20 minutes.

These new fangled contraptions haven't made it to my part of Darzetzhire yet.  :-\  ::)
They're ace. Wash, rinse, wax, dry and wheels half washed for £3.80  ;D
If you're really lucky you might even get some of the sides done too.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2021, 18:22:14
Removed all personal possessions from TBE  :'(, then drove it to the chippie, and remembered what a good car the Omega is.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2021, 18:54:44
You'll miss it, but if you don't want to fix it, then it's time to let it go ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 February 2021, 19:06:04
Still trying to get the turbo off the C lio. One of the four 10mm nuts that joins the cat to the turbo is rounded, and of course its th one that you cant even see, and can only work on by feel.
Stuck now not sure what to do. Might just get the lump hammer and chisel out tomorrow and lose my temper with it and see what happens.
Sick and tired of the bloody thing now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 February 2021, 19:08:31
You’re not going to do that job twice :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 23 February 2021, 19:15:04
Cut two dampers off the newly arrived Civic. Well known for seizing solid, the first one took me a while, the second one I showed no mercy.  Satisfying.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 February 2021, 19:59:38
Never show mercy, Tora tora tora!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 February 2021, 20:10:45
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 February 2021, 19:08:31
You’re not going to do that job twice :y

Not even sure I will get it finished once at this point. A second time would definitely be either a box of matches or over a cliff.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2021, 20:12:59
Part ex it for another diesel 190 whilst you still can ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam.in.head on 23 February 2021, 20:18:27
after having some paintwork done. rectified some minor issues found on return.
number plates refitted straight !
rear bumper bottom fittings refitted
under headlight trim refitted straight
badges refitted
some overspray removed on inner arch plastics
also but not garages fault
shimmed both front check straps bushes to solve cracking noise
replaced rear indicator bulbs which were not very orange
changed aux belt for non aircon one
resoldered rear door speaker cone leads on one side


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 February 2021, 21:31:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 February 2021, 19:06:04
Still trying to get the turbo off the C lio. One of the four 10mm nuts that joins the cat to the turbo is rounded, and of course its th one that you cant even see, and can only work on by feel.
Stuck now not sure what to do. Might just get the lump hammer and chisel out tomorrow and lose my temper with it and see what happens.
Sick and tired of the bloody thing now.

Do you know anyone with an Irwin (Bolt Remover) Socket Set that you could borrow. They are designed to bite in to mullered bolt heads when undoing. If it's a stud and nut you'd have to make sure the socket was deep enough.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 February 2021, 23:02:56
10mm, I would have thought you could either remove or shear it off with a pair of mole grips? Presumably with the turbo off the car access/fixing it won't be too tricky.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 February 2021, 23:19:40
Probably have to take it off with the cat as the bolts can be almost impossible to get at properly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 February 2021, 23:45:35
Not really enough space to get mole grips on and be able to twist them around to shear it.
Cant take the cat and turbo off together, as not enough space.
Dont know anyone with Irwin sockets, so might have to buy one and wait for delivery before going any further.
May try and get a junior hacksaw in there tomorrow. If there is space it will be time consuming but I can liv with that if it does the job.
Bloody French !  ::)

I really want to start playing around with the Boxster, but need to get this done first if I can. :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 February 2021, 00:19:24
Undo the engine mounts and lever the engine away from the turbo enough to drop the turbo and cat out :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 February 2021, 01:26:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 February 2021, 00:19:24
Undo the engine mounts and lever the engine away from the turbo enough to drop the turbo and cat out :-\
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                    Yes I think you’ll get it out that way with a bit of luck
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 24 February 2021, 07:42:33
Looked in the garage to make sure it is still there.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 February 2021, 07:49:45
Quote from: Shackeng on 24 February 2021, 07:42:33
Looked in the garage to make sure it is still there.  :-\
And is it? Don't keep us in suspense  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 February 2021, 08:49:16
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 February 2021, 20:10:45
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 February 2021, 19:08:31
You’re not going to do that job twice :y

Not even sure I will get it finished once at this point. A second time would definitely be either a box of matches or over a cliff.


It's all easy practice for when you start on the Porsche. Another thing to do is find all your parts receipts, and triple the prices....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 14:52:46
Got it off at last. Welded a bigger nut on the end of the stud and managed to unwind it. Also got the intercooler out, which had quite a bit of oil in it, as expected.
Back to work tonight for a couple of nights, then start cleaning everything up and put it back together.
Not looking forward to it, but needs must.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 24 February 2021, 17:50:01
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 14:52:46
Got it off at last. Welded a bigger nut on the end of the stud and managed to unwind it. Also got the intercooler out, which had quite a bit of oil in it, as expected.
Back to work tonight for a couple of nights, then start cleaning everything up and put it back together.
Not looking forward to it, but needs must.  ::)

Excellent job :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 24 February 2021, 17:50:46
With no small amount of swesring, got the Civic's suspension and brakes all fitted. In between the sort of rainstorm that would have Noah breaking out his Workmate...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 February 2021, 20:45:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 14:52:46
Got it off at last. Welded a bigger nut on the end of the stud and managed to unwind it. Also got the intercooler out, which had quite a bit of oil in it, as expected.
Back to work tonight for a couple of nights, then start cleaning everything up and put it back together.
Not looking forward to it, but needs must.  ::)
[/quote
               Obviously don’t forget to check oil supply and drain are clear and not gunged up :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 21:55:53
Yep, going to clean out everything I took off before it goes back on.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 February 2021, 22:06:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 21:55:53
Yep, going to clean out everything I took off before it goes back on.  :y
You love little Pierre.  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 23:47:59
It has been a useful little contraption for commuting as I get over 60mpg from it.
It has really tried my patience recently though. One more episode like this one and the swan vestas are coming out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2021, 07:41:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 23:47:59
It has been a useful little contraption for commuting as I get over 60mpg from it.
It has really tried my patience recently though. One more episode like this one and the swan vestas are coming out.

On a diesel?

That might take a bit of lighting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2021, 13:23:39
I always have a spare can of petrol sitting around.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2021, 13:55:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2021, 07:41:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 February 2021, 23:47:59
It has been a useful little contraption for commuting as I get over 60mpg from it.
It has really tried my patience recently though. One more episode like this one and the swan vestas are coming out.

On a diesel?

That might take a bit of lighting.
It will burn for days once it is up to temperature  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2021, 17:09:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2021, 18:54:44
You'll miss it, but if you don't want to fix it, then it's time to let it go ;)
It is fixed.  Not withstanding the rear arches, and TBH, the discs haven't taken well to lack of use, understandably.  Its actually getting used as our little runaround car to use the fuel up, because I'm tight ;D

If it wasn't for the LPG situation in these parts, it would stay  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 25 February 2021, 17:46:32
Sucked out 3 litres of rainwater from drivers side front and rear footwells. The car hasn't moved for a couple of months, so seeing as we're in for a few dry days I'll be investigating where it's coming in. I've done some homework on the problem, so it won't be the first or the last time that this problem has been mentioned on here.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2021, 18:03:45
Had a coolant level warning on the way home yesterday.

Dug out my pressure test kit and discovered an active drip from behind the waterpump pulley.

The coolant pump looks to be the only thing that engine has had replaced on it ::) At least the bolts should undo :-X

Topped it up with distilled water pending the next step.

Also topped up the ATF as it was a little low. Technically that's due a filter change which would also take care of the weapy sump seal on that... And also a new connector seal, as that's probably the actual leak source (it's an established issue on the 722.6 box).

And as I was on a roll, checked the engine oil too... And added a quarter litre to that ::) Camcover seals are starting to get sweaty, so that's that.

None had needed, nor been, topped up in the year I have had it, in fact, beyond the brakes/oil and filters* it has literally only required a track rod end, two lower arm ball joints and a headlight bulb upto this point 8)

*getting it up and running notwithstanding  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 February 2021, 19:39:45
Distilled water why?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2021, 21:11:29
The block is aluminium, it doesn't need an excuse to disolve :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 February 2021, 21:22:32
👍👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 February 2021, 09:22:29
Quote from: STEMO on 24 February 2021, 07:49:45
Quote from: Shackeng on 24 February 2021, 07:42:33
Looked in the garage to make sure it is still there.  :-\
And is it? Don't keep us in suspense  ;D


I’m getting excited, I get to drive it in 3 weeks to get jab Mk2.   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2021, 12:20:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2021, 21:11:29
The block is aluminium, it doesn't need an excuse to disolve :D
And exactly why it needs a good strong antifreeze mix...   ...if the car is a keeper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2021, 12:21:44
Plugged the Battlebus into the mains at lunchtime.  Then decided I needed a sit down (before I fell down), so logged on here ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2021, 12:24:06
Oh, and had to endure a rant by Mrs TB over her trip to Tesco this morning.

Apparently there was a hard frost overnight and:
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 February 2021, 18:22:14
Removed all personal possessions from TBE

included the ice scraper and all the bags she uses for shopping.


Oops!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 26 February 2021, 14:39:35
New battery fitted in the Range Rover had low battery warning sign come on a couple of times last one fitted in 2014 according to the service history , so about due I reckon, £143 from Halfords  5 year guarantee but we had a £120 love to shop voucher so only cost me £23..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2021, 14:50:21
Quote from: Rangie on 26 February 2021, 14:39:35
New battery fitted in the Range Rover had low battery warning sign come on a couple of times last one fitted in 2014 according to the service history , so about due I reckon, £143 from Halfords  5 year guarantee but we had a £120 love to shop voucher so only cost me £23..👍
Just be aware that all JLR products are a bit sensitive to battery voltage, and that added to the periodic purposely discharging the battery condition checking by the BMM can cause these errors to appear.

Generally, when the battery is dying on JLR products, you tend to get other electrical glitches - on mine, its the bloody tyre pressure system shuts down or the passenger mirror doesn't fold, though I have had it reboot the dash before which is a bit inconvenient when PC Plod is up your arse whilst driving through town, and you have no speedo, no rev counter and hoping you are near enough to 30mph to avoid getting tugged.


My battery for the XJ came from Hellfrauds, probably same you got looking at the price, a Yuasa one?  Was £105 on trade just over a year ago, paid for entirely by vouchers from Topcashback, and itself earned about a fiver on Topcashback.  So given the other bonuses you get, I reckon it cost me abouy £90 of my free topcashback money.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 26 February 2021, 15:29:58
All fitted now TB did it myself don't want some youth scratching my paint , followed the instructions to the letter on the RRS Forum everything reset and all perfect at the moment fingers crossed it stays that way ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 February 2021, 17:01:17
On my Audi, a year ago, I got a suspension fault warning light come on unexpectedly on initial start up. As it was then still under its 5 year manufacturers extended warranty, Audi checked it, stated the suspension system was fine, but the AGM battery was low voltage (knackered), so they fitted a genuine replacement AGM battery and programmed it to the car, under the warranty. The programming is a separate debatable topic, but if the car detects a low battery voltage, it will shut down certain systems, hence the suspension fault warning on mine. It has been fine since.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2021, 17:04:03
Quote from: johnnydog on 26 February 2021, 17:01:17
On my Audi, a year ago, I got a suspension fault warning light come on unexpectedly on initial start up. As it was then still under its 5 year manufacturers extended warranty, Audi checked it, stated the suspension system was fine, but the AGM battery was low voltage (knackered), so they fitted a genuine replacement AGM battery and programmed it to the car, under the warranty. The programming is a separate debatable topic, but if the car detects a low battery voltage, it will shut down certain systems, hence the suspension fault warning on mine. It has been fine since.
I've heard of them stopping s/s working, and things like air conditioning, surprised at suspension settings.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 26 February 2021, 17:22:07
On the RRS forum there are several " horror stories" of problems with fault messages showing after installing a new battery to the vehicle, fortunately there is one Land Rover independent who posts on there & appears to know the vehicles very well, he put a new battery installation correct method post on there which appears to have worked well in my case.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 February 2021, 17:42:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 February 2021, 12:20:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2021, 21:11:29
The block is aluminium, it doesn't need an excuse to disolve :D
And exactly why it needs a good strong antifreeze mix...   ...if the car is a keeper.

The choice I had to hand was distilled water or Pink GM stuff. So water it was :P
Ordered a new waterpump and thermostat today. It's getting a coolant change next week, whether it wants one or not ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 February 2021, 17:47:23
Camcover breathers removed, cleaned and resealed.

Had thought it might have needed new camcover gaskets too, but the mess was all from the breather covers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 February 2021, 18:34:22
Fixed two problems on the roof of the Boxster, but found a third one, so need a part for that now.
Its only a plastic balljoint but of course Porsche wont sell it seperate from the rod it screws onto, so around £60.
Currently on ebay, only available from the U.S. for about £11, but £15 delivery.  ::)
ALso got the Parrot Bluetooth and stereo working. Needed the code for the Parrot, which was available online. And the stereo just need a mini fuse in the back of it replaced.
Also checked the drains were clear as water gets in the cabin and cuased very expensive damage to electronics if they are blocked.
Ordered a turbo for the C**o from ebay which should be here Tuesday. So back to the oily jobs then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 February 2021, 19:27:18
Had to go into the office today for a few hours so took the project car for a run... The exhaust / cats are so quiet on that car compared to the daily I kept thinking it had stalled at each junction I stopped at  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 March 2021, 17:34:00
Washed it and polished it. Probably 9 months since its last proper scrub... Shinier than a shiny thing 8)

Might even treat the leather tomorrow whilst awaiting the waterpump and associated gubbins  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2021, 19:51:14
Water pump, thermostat and oil cooler/filter housing seals all replaced. and no longer leaking.

Looking at the state of the coolant that came out of it, it only had water put back in it when the water pump was previously changed :o

Nice fresh coolant in it now, so that's another couple of jobs ticked off 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 March 2021, 21:00:46
Day of hell, only changing an alternator on my sons Evo3 with him... bottom pivot bolt was seized we had to remove the rad, and even the turbo, so as we could finally hit holy hell out of it with a 3ft bar and 7lb sledge and....  that was after soaking in wd40 heating  it up etc it’s off now though... it had no choice😂 refit in the morning nice to spend a few hours with him and my grandson👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 00:09:02
Finished a run of nights yesterday morning and the gaskets for the French thing turned up in the afternoon.
So started putting it all back together this afternoon. Hopefully another hours or so will see it finished tomorrow.
I have a sneaky suspicion the little bastard hasnt finished giving me nasty surprise yet though.
We shall see.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 March 2021, 11:19:26
Ordered some pads and droplinks for the Saab, from Euro, with delivery £50. Then it's mot time next week, so that'll cost me coffees for the Garage when I go up there,lots of abuse.   And the usual dent to my purse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 11:50:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 00:09:02
Finished a run of nights yesterday morning and the gaskets for the French thing turned up in the afternoon.
So started putting it all back together this afternoon. Hopefully another hours or so will see it finished tomorrow.
I have a sneaky suspicion the little bastard hasnt finished giving me nasty surprise yet though.
We shall see.  :-\
I bet you can't wait to get back in your slutty little red French CL-Eeyore for some quality time together  :)
I hope she's a good girl and behaves after all the  :-* LOVE  :-* you've given her
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 11:59:54
Swan Vestas are sat on my bench on standby.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 12:02:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 11:59:54
Swan Vestas are sat on my bench on standby.  ::)
to light some candles  :-\

you old romantic  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 13:13:47
Last week I spent some time checking the Zafira A tractor juice edition over .
usual pre MOT checks , stripped the brakes and cleaned them up, greased, painted it's underneath bits ,serviced etc
found 4 inch of the front spring end had parted company  ::) replaced just that spring  :o
(with a used ,genuine, matching Ident spring from stock) it's not a race car, it potters about ,so I didn't feel the need to replace BOTH springs with matching aftermarket stuff  :P
dropped it in Friday afternoon for an MOT ,
passed with 1 advisory for "steering gaiter deteriorated but not allowing the ingress ...bla bla bla "
not bad really for a 130K ,18 year old beater  :)

I didn't order a brand new headlight for it  :D
the ones fitted are in great condition  ;D

also Jacked up the Omega and checked that over, slight bit of play in the idler/pitman arm
I did notice a tiny bit of movement in the steering when rapidly changing direction .
as the Omega is on all of it's original suspension parts ,i'm thinking  new shocks,track rods,top mounts,drop links,ARB bushes ,bottom ball joints and re-bush the wishbones etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2021, 13:15:49
Yup... That will be a fun filled day of joy :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 13:23:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2021, 13:15:49
Yup... That will be a fun filled day of joy :D
You're meant to say I need to replace the springs too DG ,because they will have "sagged"  ;D
so I can argue I'm not going to bother and keep the originals
(i do have new springs, for when the originals SNAP )  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2021, 13:34:10
You have to dismantle the struts to replace the shocks... Rebuilding it with fresh springs isn't even an additional step ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 14:20:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2021, 13:34:10
You have to dismantle the struts to replace the shocks... Rebuilding it with fresh springs isn't even an additional step ;)
I know . I've done a fair few Vauxhall springs over the years
and I know (thanks to OOF  :) ( the need for alignment job each time it's apart on Omegas  :(
I will thoroughly inspect the originals when apart and refit if OK ,fit the new aftermarket if i feel the need.
the rears I have already replaced with stronger HD springs
any sag on the front I would consider a bonus ,the weight I carry in the boot .


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 15:32:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 12:02:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 11:59:54
Swan Vestas are sat on my bench on standby.  ::)
to light some candles  :-\

you old romantic  :D

Well its running. Has a chuffing sound though that sounds very like an injector seal - again.
Will change it tomorrow and put the minor bits & pieces like undertrays back, then hopefull it s back on the road and I can actually play with the Boxster.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 18:32:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 15:32:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 12:02:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 11:59:54
Swan Vestas are sat on my bench on standby.  ::)
to light some candles  :-\

you old romantic  :D

Well its running. Has a chuffing sound though that sounds very like an injector seal - again.
Will change it tomorrow and put the minor bits & pieces like undertrays back, then hopefull it s back on the road and I can actually play with the Boxster.  :)
The Omega will get jealous  :-X
It's good you got the majority of the French CL-Eeyore sorted though  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 18:38:33
Just piggybacked a relay off Mrs Builders cigarette lighter to feed her dash-cams ,so they switch OFF with the ignition off
(so all the dash-cam wiring and plug is hidden under the coin tray)
Why Vauxhall felt the need to have a ciggy lighter socket on the Astra H's constantly ON is beyond me  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2021, 18:38:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 18:32:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 15:32:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 12:02:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 11:59:54
Swan Vestas are sat on my bench on standby.  ::)
to light some candles  :-\

you old romantic  :D

Well its running. Has a chuffing sound though that sounds very like an injector seal - again.
Will change it tomorrow and put the minor bits & pieces like undertrays back, then hopefull it s back on the road and I can actually play with the Boxster.  :)
The Omega will get jealous  :-X
It's good you got the majority of the French CL-Eeyore sorted though  :)
Apart from the chuffing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 18:47:20
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2021, 18:38:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 18:32:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 15:32:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 12:02:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 11:59:54
Swan Vestas are sat on my bench on standby.  ::)
to light some candles  :-\

you old romantic  :D

Well its running. Has a chuffing sound though that sounds very like an injector seal - again.
Will change it tomorrow and put the minor bits & pieces like undertrays back, then hopefull it s back on the road and I can actually play with the Boxster.  :)
The Omega will get jealous  :-X
It's good you got the majority of the French CL-Eeyore sorted though  :)
Apart from the chuffing.
It's French , he'll never sort out ALL the problems  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 19:10:45
Your not wrong. Ive somehow managed to lose my Halfords 1/4" drive ratchet with its extension and a 5mm socket attached.
Cant find them anywhere. If theres a sudden weird noise from deep in the engine bay in the near future I will know where it went.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2021, 19:17:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 19:10:45
Your not wrong. Ive somehow managed to lose my Halfords 1/4" drive ratchet with its extension and a 5mm socket attached.
Cant find them anywhere. If theres a sudden weird noise from deep in the engine bay in the near future I will know where it went.  ::)
Silly old duffer  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 20:36:37
When I finished I went for a 2 mile walk around the fields with swmbo because she id really bored stuck indoors.
I can hardly move now. Knackered from head to toe. Still tomorrow is another day.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2021, 20:43:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 20:36:37
When I finished I went for a 2 mile walk around the fields with swmbo because she id really bored stuck indoors.
I can hardly move now. Knackered from head to toe. Still tomorrow is another day.  ::) ;D
Ahhhh.....you big softy... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 March 2021, 20:51:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 March 2021, 20:36:37
When I finished I went for a 2 mile walk around the fields with swmbo because she id really bored stuck indoors.
I can hardly move now. Knackered from head to toe. Still tomorrow is another day.  ::) ;D
"BORED"  :-\ 
Why wasn't she helping you look for the ratchet, extension and socket  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2021, 22:09:20
Replaced all the seals in the aircon system along with the drier and expansion valve.

Only evidence of a leak was at one of the condenser connections so hopefully it will now actually hold a charge for more than five minutes ::)

The belt idler pulley is starting to crack, so it looks like I need to raid Mercedes tomorrow...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2021, 22:11:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2021, 22:09:20
Replaced all the seals in the aircon system along with the drier and expansion valve.

Only evidence of a leak was at one of the condenser connections so hopefully it will now actually hold a charge for more than five minutes ::)

The belt idler pulley is starting to crack, so it looks like I need to raid Mercedes tomorrow...
Good job you're on furlough, that car is a full time 40 hour a week job. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2021, 22:33:56
 :P I have actually been to Luton four times this week  :o

Stansted for the day next week and possibly Cardiff for two days at some point. Exhausted just thinking about it :D

As it goes, that little lot wasn't much more than an afternoons worth ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 08 March 2021, 01:11:30
I bowed to the inevitable. And fitted a new battery.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-318-320-323-325-328-330-CAR-BATTERY-096-100-12V-HEAVY-DUTY-MAINTENANCE-FREE-/291616123821?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 March 2021, 12:38:51
4 new tyres fitted on the Range Rover this morning Yokohamas had them on the Hyundai 4x4 and found them excellent £620 lighter now.😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 March 2021, 15:18:46
Ordered a new pair of bonnet struts for the Range Rover , noticed when checking the washer fluid that the bonnet was descending slowly..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: iansoutham on 15 March 2021, 15:34:27
Quote from: Rangie on 15 March 2021, 15:18:46
Ordered a new pair of bonnet struts for the Range Rover , noticed when checking the washer fluid that the bonnet was descending slowly..

Was the bonnet closing or the suspension collapsing??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 March 2021, 15:45:34
Quote from: iansoutham on 15 March 2021, 15:34:27
Quote from: Rangie on 15 March 2021, 15:18:46
Ordered a new pair of bonnet struts for the Range Rover , noticed when checking the washer fluid that the bonnet was descending slowly..

Was the bonnet closing or the suspension collapsing??
;D
That made I chuckle...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 March 2021, 15:45:41
Quote from: iansoutham on 15 March 2021, 15:34:27
Quote from: Rangie on 15 March 2021, 15:18:46
Ordered a new pair of bonnet struts for the Range Rover , noticed when checking the washer fluid that the bonnet was descending slowly..

Was the bonnet closing or the suspension collapsing??
. 


😄😄😄. Definitely bonnet , thankfully all pump & ancillaries replaced by previous owner not that I use it often, I'm big enough to step into it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 March 2021, 15:53:20
Acquired some goodies for The Barge...

Namely facelift bi xenons, complete with washers, ecu and looms and the plumbing/associated gubbins for heated washer reservoir and parking sensor gubbins. Which is nice.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 16 March 2021, 09:42:36
Posh Vectra, passed mot, 1 advisory rear number plate light of 2 not working..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 16 March 2021, 20:24:21
Quote from: biggriffin on 16 March 2021, 09:42:36
Posh Vectra, passed mot, 1 advisory rear number plate light of 2 not working..

Nice pass!!

I had advisory for that too.  I can't remember what year your is?  If it's pre 2006, good luck with the rusty torx screws and the brittle plastic lens cover.  Later cars tend to have better fixings which don't turn to dust when provoked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 March 2021, 21:09:51
Quote from: biggriffin on 16 March 2021, 09:42:36
Posh Vectra, passed mot, 1 advisory rear number plate light of 2 not working..
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

maybe check the lights next time  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 March 2021, 06:11:30
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 16 March 2021, 20:24:21
Quote from: biggriffin on 16 March 2021, 09:42:36
Posh Vectra, passed mot, 1 advisory rear number plate light of 2 not working..

Nice pass!!

I had advisory for that too.  I can't remember what year your is?  If it's pre 2006, good luck with the rusty torx screws and the brittle plastic lens cover.  Later cars tend to have better fixings which don't turn to dust when provoked.

 The first job I did when I bought car was new number plate bulbs, I put some copper slip on the screws, come out real easy,, it's the little brass terminal that the bulb sits in,,  I've given up fixing them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 March 2021, 08:16:40
I've had numerous MOT's where the number plate light has failed from me checking it before travelling to the MOT station and the car going on the ramp... I'm sure those bulbs know!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 March 2021, 08:32:39
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 March 2021, 08:16:40
I've had numerous MOT's where the number plate light has failed from me checking it before travelling to the MOT station and the car going on the ramp... I'm sure those bulbs know!


Likewise.
And  get my MOTs done at a garage 100m down the road from home
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 17 March 2021, 09:32:34
Had a stop light fail from checking it on the MOT and driving it out of the bay!!
 Made some sill sections for the Austin yesterday, that was fun as it has a narrow recess for door to fit against that took some working out. Too tight to fit in the bender so ended up using a 2ins x 4mm flat steel in the vice and forming the bends with a cross peen hammer . Well chuffed as it came out spot on , my panel beating skills are improving!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 March 2021, 10:10:15
Indeed, it is one of the rules of sods law that a lamp/bulb will fail or something else after you checked,
along with ...... that lamp or bulb being the only one you don't have a spare of in the box of 500  :P
Also, if you do have a spare of something ,the original NEVER fails  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 March 2021, 18:54:48
Bloody French contraption again.  >:(
Since replacing the turbo I used it for work a few times but there was always a small pool of oil under the front in the morning.
I assumed the oil feed or return for the turbo must be the cause as they were the only oil related things disturbed during replacing the turbo.
Got it up on the ramps today and both of those were dry as a bone.
The o/s of the engine though (the front effectively, where the cambelt etc is) was covered in oil. Took a few parts off to try and have a look down the half inch gap between engine and inner wing, and I suspect the crank oil seal has stopped doing its job.
Cambelt is covered in oil, but thats due replacement anyway.
Im not a believer in coincidences, but I cant think why replacing the turbo would cause the crank oil seal to give up.  ??? :-\
Could really do without it at the moment as my time and car funds should be spent on the little jobs that need doing on the Boxster, so I can get it on the road at the start of next month.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 March 2021, 19:44:28
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 March 2021, 18:54:48
Bloody French contraption again.  >:(
Since replacing the turbo I used it for work a few times but there was always a small pool of oil under the front in the morning.
I assumed the oil feed or return for the turbo must be the cause as they were the only oil related things disturbed during replacing the turbo.
Got it up on the ramps today and both of those were dry as a bone.
The o/s of the engine though (the front effectively, where the cambelt etc is) was covered in oil. Took a few parts off to try and have a look down the half inch gap between engine and inner wing, and I suspect the crank oil seal has stopped doing its job.
Cambelt is covered in oil, but thats due replacement anyway.
Im not a believer in coincidences, but I cant think why replacing the turbo would cause the crank oil seal to give up.  ??? :-\
Could really do without it at the moment as my time and car funds should be spent on the little jobs that need doing on the Boxster, so I can get it on the road at the start of next month.  :(
Tinkering with little Pierre on a sunny afternoon, sounds like heaven  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 March 2021, 20:07:47
 >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 March 2021, 22:40:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 March 2021, 18:54:48
Bloody French contraption again.  >:(
Since replacing the turbo I used it for work a few times but there was always a small pool of oil under the front in the morning.
I assumed the oil feed or return for the turbo must be the cause as they were the only oil related things disturbed during replacing the turbo.
Got it up on the ramps today and both of those were dry as a bone.
The o/s of the engine though (the front effectively, where the cambelt etc is) was covered in oil. Took a few parts off to try and have a look down the half inch gap between engine and inner wing, and I suspect the crank oil seal has stopped doing its job.
Cambelt is covered in oil, but thats due replacement anyway.
Im not a believer in coincidences, but I cant think why replacing the turbo would cause the crank oil seal to give up.  ??? :-\
Could really do without it at the moment as my time and car funds should be spent on the little jobs that need doing on the Boxster, so I can get it on the road at the start of next month.  :(

Check the breather system for blockages as this can cause oil to piss out anywhere it can,it can also bugger the seals in the turbo ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 March 2021, 22:47:24
Which could have made it fail the first time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 March 2021, 12:01:48
Thanks chaps. This concurs with what I was suspecting after reading up about it online last night.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 March 2021, 14:23:24
New bonnet struts fitted on the Range Rover only took a couple of minutes, anyone on here got a Jag or Land Rover I can recommend Powerful UK for obtaining parts, very quick trackable delivery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: annihilator on 20 March 2021, 16:16:24
Sold it,well Thursday actually.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 20 March 2021, 16:23:09
Quote from: annihilator on 20 March 2021, 16:16:24
Sold it,well Thursday actually.

Possibly the longest sale in history  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2021, 00:06:00
Spent the last three days fitting all the bits I collected last week, along with all the aircon seals (again, but genuine this time).

Now it is almost certainly the only W220 S280 in the world with Bi Xenons, headlight washers, heated washer fluid bottle and parking sensors. Which is nice 8)

Just got to get it coded so that it knows what's fitted, and the aircon regassed. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 March 2021, 17:10:05
Took it in for a service (warranty requirement so I had to) and they've kidnapped it.  ::)  To be more precise, the massive spring on the garage roller door snapped and because it's heavily weighted they can't lift it manually, so my car is stuck inside.   ;D
Hey ho, they have loaned me a free courtesy car until they can get mine back out so no drama really. Shit happens so it's not their fault.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 March 2021, 23:13:57
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 March 2021, 17:10:05

Hey ho, they have loaned me a free courtesy car until they can get mine back out so no drama really. Shit happens so it's not their fault.  :)

Anything exciting?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 March 2021, 07:06:20
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 22 March 2021, 23:13:57
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 March 2021, 17:10:05

Hey ho, they have loaned me a free courtesy car until they can get mine back out so no drama really. Shit happens so it's not their fault.  :)

Anything exciting?

VW Passat, so no, not really.  ;D  Nice enough car to drive but I'd have rather have borrowed the RS6 that was in there.   :D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 March 2021, 09:38:48
Yes, that would have been good fun! What did you give them in exchange for the p!as hat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2021, 11:00:23
Same as yesterday. Went outside with the intention of starting into fixing the French contraption. Looked at it in disgust and had a tinker with the Boxster instead.
ABS light was on and speedo doesnt work according to the previous owner. He supplied a new ABS sensor to fix both problems.
I removed the rear wheels and took resistance readings from the ABS sensors, and they were very similar to the new one.
First thought was ABS ECU fried, as this happened after the alternator packed up last year.
Second thought was, start with the basics. Had a look in the fuse box and found the fuse for ABS was blown.
Replaced the fuse and the ABS light went out, so I expect the speedo to work when the car goes on the road next week.
So, today has been worthwhile, so far.
I really need to go and start into the French contraption though, as Im back to work tonight for three nights.
Its lovely using the Omega for work, but 24mpg compared to 60mpg.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 March 2021, 11:02:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2021, 11:00:23
Same as yesterday. Went outside with the intention of starting into fixing the French contraption. Looked at it in disgust and had a tinker with the Boxster instead.
ABS light was on and speedo doesnt work according to the previous owner. He supplied a new ABS sensor to fix both problems.
I removed the rear wheels and took resistance readings from the ABS sensors, and they were very similar to the new one.
First thought was ABS ECU fried, as this happened after the alternator packed up last year.
Second thought was, start with the basics. Had a look in the fuse box and found the fuse for ABS was blown.
Replaced the fuse and the ABS light went out, so I expect the speedo to work when the car goes on the road next week.
So, today has been worthwhile, so far.
I really need to go and start into the French contraption though, as Im back to work tonight for three nights.
Its lovely using the Omega for work, but 24mpg compared to 60mpg.  ::)
Nice, easy fix. Let's hope whatever caused the fuse to blow doesn't become a repeat offender.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 March 2021, 11:38:25
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 23 March 2021, 09:38:48
Yes, that would have been good fun! What did you give them in exchange for the p!as hat?

Mrs YZ's Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S Line Sportback. It's a 2019 facelift Tech Pack so one of the last before the new shape came out.
I would have loved to have bought her an S3 but the chap I used to work with had two stolen so this was a compromise. She does less than 1K miles per year in it herself so I use it occasionally to give it a good thrashing clear the cobwebs.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 March 2021, 13:41:21
Fuses do not blow for no reason.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 March 2021, 13:47:33
Got the Range Rover out of the garage & then put it away again decided it was such a nice morning that I'd walk the 20 minutes or so to my dental appointment
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 March 2021, 13:54:17
Quote from: Rangie on 23 March 2021, 13:47:33
Got the Range Rover out of the garage & then put it away again decided it was such a nice morning that I'd walk the 20 minutes or so to my dental appointment

Did it get a quick polish before you put it back Mick?  ???  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 March 2021, 13:57:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 March 2021, 13:54:17
Quote from: Rangie on 23 March 2021, 13:47:33
Got the Range Rover out of the garage & then put it away again decided it was such a nice morning that I'd walk the 20 minutes or so to my dental appointment

Did it get a quick polish before you put it back Mick?  ???  ;D
. 

😀😀😀.  I did think that it could do with a polish !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2021, 14:14:22
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 March 2021, 13:41:21
Fuses do not blow for no reason.....

As far as I know the problem first occurred when the alternator packed up last year, so assume it was connected to that ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 March 2021, 14:24:01
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2021, 14:14:22
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 March 2021, 13:41:21
Fuses do not blow for no reason.....

As far as I know the problem first occurred when the alternator packed up last year, so assume it was connected to that ?

Still shouldn't.......alternator will either over or under volts, being a Porker its probably a Bosch ABS and they are good for way more volts than even a failing alternator can throw out onto a loaded supply (they are also switch mode internals so as volts go up, current drops). You can only hope that somebody shorted something out on the feed to the ABS unit whilst pissing around with the alternator  :y

But do check the supply wires carefully for damage/chaffing

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 March 2021, 20:31:23
Knowing what I know about the previous owner, shorting things out is entirely possible. Likely even. He mentioned there was quite a bit of smoke involved.  ;D
I will check the wiring though, thanks.................................when I can find it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 March 2021, 17:45:17
Still haven't used all the fuel that was in TBE, so its still here.

The brakes, mind, are in desperate need of replacement, so maybe it'll go to the Bean factory with some fuel in, grrr. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 March 2021, 20:15:01
I assume your taking the irmscher bits, CID,etc. off before it goes ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 25 March 2021, 09:38:37
As I was stuck for bits yesterday decided to fit the cam belt correctly just to turn it over, bloody fiddle on the V6 even with nothing in the way!! Anyway painted the pulleys and cleaned up front of engine a bit, its not run for 18 years. Need to make an idler for aux belt due to power steering pump delete so will use a pulley from tensioner , bracketed from bolt holes for pump. Need to fit Vectra sump properly then put some new oil and filter on and with a bit of lube down bores see if it spins over , have to see if it has any bent valves due to top idler bearing collapsing and belt jumping a tooth. It did rattle !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 March 2021, 11:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 March 2021, 20:15:01
I assume your taking the irmscher bits, CID,etc. off before it goes ?
Nope.  No room to strip currently, as with us being always at home, and the neighbours, with whom I share a driveway, always being at home, thats 6 cars on the drive, which doesn't allow for one to be parked up in such a way I can easily get around it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 March 2021, 12:28:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 March 2021, 11:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 March 2021, 20:15:01
I assume your taking the irmscher bits, CID,etc. off before it goes ?
Nope.  No room to strip currently, as with us being always at home, and the neighbours, with whom I share a driveway, always being at home, thats 6 cars on the drive, which doesn't allow for one to be parked up in such a way I can easily get around it.
So...give the body kit away on here, provided they take the car it's attached to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2021, 12:38:57
Or at least list on the bay of fleas and surprise yourself how much it goes for. £100 non returnable deposit if it isnt collected within 7 days etc. to get rid of time wasters.  ;)

Or just drop it over to me and I will give you your bus fare back.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 March 2021, 21:24:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2021, 12:38:57
Or at least list on the bay of fleas and surprise yourself how much it goes for. £100 non returnable deposit if it isnt collected within 7 days etc. to get rid of time wasters.  ;)

Or just drop it over to me and I will give you your bus fare back.  :y ;D

£120 - it's got 1/2 a tank of fuel. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 March 2021, 21:55:44
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 March 2021, 21:24:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2021, 12:38:57
Or at least list on the bay of fleas and surprise yourself how much it goes for. £100 non returnable deposit if it isnt collected within 7 days etc. to get rid of time wasters.  ;)

Or just drop it over to me and I will give you your bus fare back.  :y ;D

£120 - it's got 1/2 a tank of fuel. :y
V6 omegas are selling for £500+ even without MOT
TBE has Irmscher bolt on chavtastic goodies ,LPG kit etc
needs saving , not scrapping  :o
if TB really wants rid then selling it would provide more than enough funds to buy another Zafira diesel  :)
his and hers  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 March 2021, 22:08:12
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 March 2021, 21:55:44

V6 omegas are selling for £500+ even without MOT
TBE has Irmscher bolt on chavtastic goodies ,LPG kit etc
needs saving , not scrapping  :o
if TB really wants rid then selling it would provide more than enough funds to buy another Zafira diesel  :)
his and hers  :D


We all know that Ebay is allergic to TB; can you imagine how bad it will be if he sells stuff :o


Selling cheap cars with known problems(it's an old Omega, of course it's got problems) to the majority of people who buy such things is less worthwhile than poking out your own eyes with a rusty screwdriver.


How many such cars really make £500 without any hassle?


Have you considered that TB has had his money's worth from the car, and has better things to do with the time and effort required to sell the thing?


It needs saving? Whatever for? It's just an old car ready for the next stage in its life: to become bean tins.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 March 2021, 22:30:32
If only there was a forum of Omega owners and enthusiasts  ::)

he could offer it for sale on there

people has already expressed interest without going to ebay

scrap would be £150 perhaps  :-\




Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 March 2021, 22:31:34
Quote from: Nick W on 25 March 2021, 22:08:12
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 March 2021, 21:55:44

V6 omegas are selling for £500+ even without MOT
TBE has Irmscher bolt on chavtastic goodies ,LPG kit etc
needs saving , not scrapping  :o
if TB really wants rid then selling it would provide more than enough funds to buy another Zafira diesel  :)
his and hers  :D


We all know that Ebay is allergic to TB; can you imagine how bad it will be if he sells stuff :o


Selling cheap cars with known problems(it's an old Omega, of course it's got problems) to the majority of people who buy such things is less worthwhile than poking out your own eyes with a rusty screwdriver.


How many such cars really make £500 without any hassle?


Have you considered that TB has had his money's worth from the car, and has better things to do with the time and effort required to sell the thing?


It needs saving? Whatever for? It's just an old car ready for the next stage in its life: to become bean tins.
The beans would come out through all the rusty holes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2021, 22:39:42
I reckon it would go for at least a grand any day of the week. Iirc correctly, irmscher bodykit, wheels and suspension.
Its worth a lot of money in parts to the right person.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 March 2021, 06:20:48
I know someone five minutes walk from him who has previously expressed an interest.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2021, 07:38:21
If I hadnt got myself in the position of trying to think of excuses for swmbo, on a daily basis, of why I have / need three cars, I would be interested myself.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 26 March 2021, 07:54:30
At least we know it’s run in.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 March 2021, 09:41:34
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 March 2021, 07:54:30
At least we know it’s run into the ground.  ::)

Fixed that for you Shack!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2021, 13:28:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 March 2021, 09:41:34
Quote from: Shackeng on 26 March 2021, 07:54:30
At least we know it’s run into the ground.  ::)

Fixed that for you Shack!  :y
Although I bought it as a 40th birthday treat for myself, Mrs TB took a shine to it after she self destructed the aircon on the silver bullet one summer, so has been her daily for virtually all that time.

So "1 lady owner" is only half a lie (I think we were the 2nd owner) :P.  Although I might have to own up to occasionally giving it an Italian tune-up.

Rear arches are toast, and I reckon the sills wont be pretty (though I have replacement sills).  The brakes need replacing as have not withstood lockdown too well, causing the discs to corrode badly, and I reckon it needs a new steering idler, even though the play in it is minimal. Front bumper could use a respray, though remember it has melted previously ;D. Oh, and that weird paint bubbling that suddenly became apparent a couple of months ago.

Other than that, its oil tight, water tight, everything works, and it goes like a 3.2 auto should.  In fact, the engine is pretty good for a 3.2, hiding its 155k, having been over serviced every 3-4k.  It's also been ultra reliable, with the only "breakdowns" being a blow out on the M40 a couple of years back, and a pothole incident 6 or 7 years ago causing enough wheel damage to let all the air out.

Mrs TB definitely does not want to get rid of it, and I cant find anything suitable to replace it.  If it wasn't for the lack of LPG anywhere, we would be keeping it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 March 2021, 13:35:30
Quote from: STEMO on 25 March 2021, 22:31:34
Quote from: Nick W on 25 March 2021, 22:08:12
Quote from: dave the builder on 25 March 2021, 21:55:44

V6 omegas are selling for £500+ even without MOT
TBE has Irmscher bolt on chavtastic goodies ,LPG kit etc
needs saving , not scrapping  :o
if TB really wants rid then selling it would provide more than enough funds to buy another Zafira diesel  :)
his and hers  :D


We all know that Ebay is allergic to TB; can you imagine how bad it will be if he sells stuff :o


Selling cheap cars with known problems(it's an old Omega, of course it's got problems) to the majority of people who buy such things is less worthwhile than poking out your own eyes with a rusty screwdriver.


How many such cars really make £500 without any hassle?


Have you considered that TB has had his money's worth from the car, and has better things to do with the time and effort required to sell the thing?


It needs saving? Whatever for? It's just an old car ready for the next stage in its life: to become bean tins.
The beans would come out through all the rusty holes.


Sell them as extra seasoned gourmet beans in artisanal handmade containers.
Easier than selling the car, and more profitable :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 27 March 2021, 10:04:14
Well its a bit more "what are you doing today" but rang my local motor factors to get a pully for aux belt tensioner to use as a power steering delete and they would only sell complete tensioner so ordered one from the bay Thurs and it came in post yesterday!!! Brill service and £21. Now will be able to finish the mounting and work out belt size , have an old belt book with list of sizes and have a good idea of the one that will fit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2021, 11:19:48
Quote from: countrywoman on 27 March 2021, 10:04:14
Well its a bit more "what are you doing today" but rang my local motor factors to get a pully for aux belt tensioner to use as a power steering delete and they would only sell complete tensioner so ordered one from the bay Thurs and it came in post yesterday!!! Brill service and £21. Now will be able to finish the mounting and work out belt size , have an old belt book with list of sizes and have a good idea of the one that will fit.

Was this a new pulley or used? Worth prising the seals out and regreasing it if it's used, as they do tend to dry out.

Should have a turn-out of all my Omega bits some time. Might be of use to someone now mine is long gone. :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2021, 11:35:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2021, 11:19:48
Should have a turn-out of all my Omega bits some time. Might be of use to someone now mine is long gone. :'(
Was thinking the same.

I have know I have some unused real saloon springs that will get donated to OOF to sell here to raise a few quid, and I believe I have to saloon roof rails that Andy B gave to me after mine melted that I'll do likewise with.

I must have boxes of stuff, though much of it used, just need to have a clear out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 March 2021, 11:43:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2021, 11:35:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2021, 11:19:48
Should have a turn-out of all my Omega bits some time. Might be of use to someone now mine is long gone. :'(
Was thinking the same.

I have know I have some unused real saloon springs that will get donated to OOF to sell here to raise a few quid, and I believe I have to saloon roof rails that Andy B gave to me after mine melted that I'll do likewise with.

I must have boxes of stuff, though much of it used, just need to have a clear out.
good job they are REAL saloon springs TB ,not fake ones  ;)

you MODS know there's a "for sale" section on OOF right ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 March 2021, 11:44:39
though you should just sort the jobs and keep TBE  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2021, 11:49:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2021, 11:35:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2021, 11:19:48
Should have a turn-out of all my Omega bits some time. Might be of use to someone now mine is long gone. :'(
Was thinking the same.

I have know I have some unused real saloon springs that will get donated to OOF to sell here to raise a few quid, and I believe I have to saloon roof rails that Andy B gave to me after mine melted that I'll do likewise with.

I must have boxes of stuff, though much of it used, just need to have a clear out.

A lot of mine went in the boot of my Omega when I sold it, but I keep coming across things. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 27 March 2021, 18:46:33
The original tensioner bearing was solid, bit of lube got it turning. Needed another one to act as power steering pully replacement as no PAS on my Austin. Made the bracket today and worked out the new belt size , its 100mm shorter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 March 2021, 18:48:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 March 2021, 11:43:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2021, 11:35:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2021, 11:19:48
Should have a turn-out of all my Omega bits some time. Might be of use to someone now mine is long gone. :'(
Was thinking the same.

I have know I have some unused real saloon springs that will get donated to OOF to sell here to raise a few quid, and I believe I have to saloon roof rails that Andy B gave to me after mine melted that I'll do likewise with.

I must have boxes of stuff, though much of it used, just need to have a clear out.
good job they are REAL saloon springs TB ,not fake ones  ;)

you MODS know there's a "for sale" section on OOF right ?  :D
I suspect, given the distance between a R and a L on a UK* keyboard, Mr Jobs felt the need to change my words, rather than me having fat fingers.


*Not that Apple use a UK layout on their UK keyboards. I mean, after all, life ends at the eastern seaboard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 March 2021, 00:21:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2021, 18:48:10

*Not that Apple use a UK layout on their UK keyboards. I mean, after all, life ends at the eastern seaboard.

WTF is a seaboard? Is it a bit like a sideboard?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Psychoca on 28 March 2021, 13:35:24
Seemingly killed the slave cylinder for my clutch!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 March 2021, 13:42:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 28 March 2021, 00:21:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 March 2021, 18:48:10

*Not that Apple use a UK layout on their UK keyboards. I mean, after all, life ends at the eastern seaboard.

WTF is a seaboard? Is it a bit like a sideboard?


American for coast
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2021, 08:36:00
Discovered that half of the Sahara has appeared on all my cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 April 2021, 10:33:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 April 2021, 08:36:00
Discovered that half of the Sahara has appeared on all my cars.

The other half dumped on my cars yesterday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 April 2021, 14:14:07
And the other half on mine.  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 April 2021, 17:56:38
Washed that Astra, such an exciting day  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 08 April 2021, 16:48:58
Passed it's NCT ( MOT ) ...
Tester was full of praise for it which was a rare thing from these guys over here .
Expected it to fly through as it's covered a whopping 74 miles since Dec. '19 .
Now insured under a Classic policy the premium has more than halved so once it's taxed on May 1st I'm looking forward to driving it ,Covid or not .
Driving it today made me realise again how comfortable and capable these cars are , you just glide along sitting in an arm chair .
New timing belt kit (old one three and a half thousand miles in four years ) , water pump , front crank seal , fresh oil + filter and brake fluid flush scheduled for next week .
For those on here who don't know what an Omega looks like , or have forgotten   ;D ...

(https://i.ibb.co/263vX31/IMGP0060-2.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2021, 17:19:45
Nice one 8)

He must have been shocked that it wasn't silver :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 April 2021, 18:20:00
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 08 April 2021, 16:48:58
Passed it's NCT ( MOT ) ...
Tester was full of praise for it which was a rare thing from these guys over here .
Expected it to fly through as it's covered a whopping 74 miles since Dec. '19 .
Now insured under a Classic policy the premium has more than halved so once it's taxed on May 1st I'm looking forward to driving it ,Covid or not .
Driving it today made me realise again how comfortable and capable these cars are , you just glide along sitting in an arm chair .
New timing belt kit (old one three and a half thousand miles in four years ) , water pump , front crank seal , fresh oil + filter and brake fluid flush scheduled for next week .
For those on here who don't know what an Omega looks like , or have forgotten   ;D ...

(https://i.ibb.co/263vX31/IMGP0060-2.jpg)
Bit gay that, Don lad, are resprays expensive over there?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 April 2021, 18:34:16
Fitted a new battery in the V70 which turned up within 48 hours of ordering from Ebay.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 08 April 2021, 18:40:10
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 08 April 2021, 16:48:58
Passed it's NCT ( MOT ) ...
Tester was full of praise for it which was a rare thing from these guys over here .
Expected it to fly through as it's covered a whopping 74 miles since Dec. '19 .
Now insured under a Classic policy the premium has more than halved so once it's taxed on May 1st I'm looking forward to driving it ,Covid or not .
Driving it today made me realise again how comfortable and capable these cars are , you just glide along sitting in an arm chair .
New timing belt kit (old one three and a half thousand miles in four years ) , water pump , front crank seal , fresh oil + filter and brake fluid flush scheduled for next week .
For those on here who don't know what an Omega looks like , or have forgotten   ;D ...

(https://i.ibb.co/263vX31/IMGP0060-2.jpg)

Very tidy! Perhaps not everyones favour colour, but at the age they are now, condition is the important factor. Nice! 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2021, 19:28:26
Oyster is much better than Jewish Racing Gold or Star Silver :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 08 April 2021, 23:17:34
Ya bunch of Homophobics .
My ultra sensitive feelings are deeply offended but I'll turn the other cheek  :-* and drive my gold Omega with pride .
Humph .....

Am a bovvered ?..... 'cause it's Champagne ( on the angle  :P ) eny way ! sniff....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 April 2021, 23:53:01
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 08 April 2021, 23:17:34
Ya bunch of Homophobics .
My ultra sensitive feelings are deeply offended but I'll turn the other cheek  :-* and drive my gold Omega with pride .
Humph .....

Am a bovvered ?..... 'cause it's Champagne ( on the angle  :P ) eny way ! sniff....


They look great under sodium lights.  8)  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 April 2021, 08:37:43
Drove it to Norwich.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 April 2021, 20:17:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 April 2021, 08:37:43
Drove it to Norwich.
And back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 April 2021, 21:45:31
Glad you made it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 April 2021, 22:11:28
Quote from: Raeturbo on 09 April 2021, 21:45:31
Glad you made it :y
His car's not that bad  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 April 2021, 22:36:22
Did you grow any extra fingers or toes while you were there ?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 April 2021, 23:25:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 April 2021, 22:36:22
Did you grow any extra fingers or toes while you were there ?  ;D
Not that I could count with one hand ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 April 2021, 16:11:27
Filled the Range Rover up then dropped the dog off at the boarding kennels, then straight down to Sanderstead near Croydon, nautical memorabilia being valued tomorrow morning then off to auction with it. Hopefully then we can get this house on the market don't want to be making this trip through the summer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2021, 18:51:31
Went for a ride around the north Cotswolds earlier today, for no other reason than to go for a ride.

Had 4 seasons in about 10 miles, the weather is berserk ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 11 April 2021, 19:25:57
spent most of yesterday and today  trying to untangle the across dash (main ) wiring loom, the oil, ign and starter solenoid wires now run to the right of dash instead of going round the l/h and across front of engine. Had to lengthen wires to relay box so it would sit on left of dash , gradually working it out till it fits the Austin tidy. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2021, 19:28:30
Boxster had a wash yesterday as it was its 21st birthday.  ;D Today changed one of its number plate bulbs and tried to find out why the rear fog light doesnt work.
I must say, now Im getting a bit more used to it, its a superb car to drive. Induction and exhaust note is lovely, and it handles beautifully.
Not all that quick by todays standards, with 220bhp, but quick enough to have fun.
Ive reverted  to going out for a drive  for no particular reason, other than enjoyment. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2021, 19:30:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2021, 19:28:30
Boxster had a wash yesterday as it was its 21st birthday.  ;D Today changed one of its number plate bulbs and tried to find out why the rear fog light doesnt work.
I must say, now Im getting a bit more used to it, its a superb car to drive. Induction and exhaust note is lovely, and it handles beautifully.
Not all that quick by todays standards, with 220bhp, but quick enough to have fun.
Ive reverted  to going out for a drive  for no particular reason, other than enjoyment. ::)
Good on yer, Albs. Nowt wrong with liking your new toy.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2021, 19:31:53
Wont be long before Im to old and decrepit Steve, so might as well have some fun while I still can.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2021, 19:32:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2021, 19:31:53
Wont be long before Im to old and decrepit Steve, so might as well have some fun while I still can.  ;) ;D
Once we get a bit of decent weather you'll enjoy it even more  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2021, 19:35:09
Yep, top down, flat cap and Ray Bans on. Will look a right twonk, but who cares.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2021, 19:36:45
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2021, 19:35:09
Yep, top down, flat cap and Ray Bans on. Will look a right twonk, but who cares.  ;D
We're your covid mask. As well as looking quite scary, no one will know who you are  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2021, 19:41:46
Sounds like a plan.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 April 2021, 22:54:01
Fitted a new tail light bulb in the V70.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2021, 17:41:28
Gave TBE a sound spanking on the way back from a spot of model flying at lunchtime. Thoroughly enjoyed that little spin :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 13 April 2021, 17:45:27
Got Ron out of storage and through the MOT? Bring on the summer!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2021, 19:07:26
Quote from: 456lbft on 13 April 2021, 17:45:27
Got Ron out of storage and through the MOT? Bring on the summer!
I was out your neck of the woods earlier :). Well, within a couple of miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2021, 19:18:32
(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/The_Grey_Dart/view_from_above.png)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2021, 21:55:34
I really need to force myself to get to work on the French contraption. Now have all the parts (I hope) and a few days off work, so no excuse other than lack of interest.
Might tot up my petrol receipts for the last few weeks for motivation.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 April 2021, 22:13:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2021, 21:55:34
I really need to force myself to get to work on set fire to the French contraption. Now have all the parts (I hope) and a few days off work, so no excuse other than lack of interest.
Might tot up my petrol receipts for the last few weeks for motivation.  ::)
FTFY  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 14 April 2021, 13:28:24
Had to put a new AUX battery on the Merc
Horrible screw connections, quite fiddly
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 April 2021, 19:18:21
Oil and Filter on the daily, most likely the very last one.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 April 2021, 19:37:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2021, 22:13:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2021, 21:55:34
I really need to force myself to get to work on set fire to the French contraption. Now have all the parts (I hope) and a few days off work, so no excuse other than lack of interest.
Might tot up my petrol receipts for the last few weeks for motivation.  ::)
FTFY  :)

I think your plan is the more sensible one.
Made a start on it today. Need to change cam oil seal, cambelt and aux. belt.
Jack up o/s front. Remove wheel. Remove arch liner. Remove 6 nuts holding fuel filter bracket in place and cable tie fuel filter out of the way. Remove aux. belt.
Next is remove crank pulley. To do this move to the other side and remove airfilter trunking, airfilter box, battery, battery tray, bolts holding cable tray to bellhousing, then remove two bolts which hold starter motor.
I stopped there when it started raining.
Next thing will be - remove front bumper (which is actually the front of the car) to allow removal of starter motor.
Then jam something in the ring gear so the crank pulley can be undone.
I can then commence the jobs that actually need doing.
The frenchman who designed this contraption must have had a pathological hatred of mechanics  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 April 2021, 20:58:24
Fks sake get rid of it🪓🪓🪓👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 April 2021, 21:00:45
Quote from: Raeturbo on 15 April 2021, 20:58:24
Fks sake get rid of it🪓🪓🪓👍
Poor little Pierre  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 April 2021, 21:28:53
I need the 60mpg for commuting, otherwise it would be long gone.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 April 2021, 22:13:08
Yes it’s horrible when you’re caught up in it, but you’ll get it done I’m sure,  and it’s going to be a nice sunny day tomorrow👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 15 April 2021, 22:29:57
Quote from: Jimbob on 14 April 2021, 13:28:24
Had to put a new AUX battery on the Merc
Horrible screw connections, quite fiddly

even access to the aux battery on my Merc is 'quite fiddly' .... I can see a terminal if I remove the cover from the back of my tail light  ??? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 April 2021, 23:17:39
Had an odd electrical problem with the Boxster a few days ago that took a bit of finding.
I decided to check all the bulbs were ok as the MOT isnt too far away.
Replaced a number plate bulb, then checked the rear lights. The fog light wasnt working, so checked the fuse and the bulb which were ok.
A bot of further delving showed I actually had four brake lights instead of two. One of the o.s ones was where the fog lamp should be and one of the n/s ones was where a foglamp would be on a lhd car.
Eventually I noticed the outer insulation had been stripped back on both clusters, so had a look.
Someone had chopped though the fog light feed and left it loose in the loom, but also chopped through some of the other wires and then joined them up again to the wrong colour wires.
I undid the mess and joined all the wires up to their corresponding coloured wires.
Lo and behold I now have one pair of brake lights and an o/s fog light just as Porsche intended.
Why anyone would want to do this, and how it ever passed an MOT I cant begin to imagine.  ::)  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 16 April 2021, 05:57:23
Quote from: Andy B on 15 April 2021, 22:29:57
Quote from: Jimbob on 14 April 2021, 13:28:24
Had to put a new AUX battery on the Merc
Horrible screw connections, quite fiddly

even access to the aux battery on my Merc is 'quite fiddly' .... I can see a terminal if I remove the cover from the back of my tail light  ??? ;D

This is very accessible in the cavernous spare wheel well, with the exception of the fiddly terminals - You have to hold a nut up under the 'arched' terminal while you bolt the cables to it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 16 April 2021, 08:51:04
Ah French s**t , after 50 odd years on the spanners they are one of the worst (badly?) designed piles of poo out there. It makes me laugh when I see the ads for the new rubbish they are pushing .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 April 2021, 08:54:51
Quote from: countrywoman on 16 April 2021, 08:51:04
Ah French s**t , after 50 odd years on the spanners they are one of the worst (badly?) designed piles of poo out there. It makes me laugh when I see the ads for the new rubbish they are pushing .
. 


Only ever had one french car many years ago  1987 Renault 11 Turbo went very well indeed but had several silly problems in my ownership, vowed never to own a French car again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 April 2021, 09:02:45
Never owned a French car, tbh I think the only thing that would tempt me to the dark side now is an SM  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2021, 11:42:15
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 16 April 2021, 09:02:45
Never owned a French car, tbh I think the only thing that would tempt me to the dark side now is an SM  8)
We've had two, a megane and a captur. TBH, never had a problem with either. I owned a Renault 20TS when I was younger, loved it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2021, 11:51:46
My R25 was more reliable than my 5 series. Although that's a fairly low bar ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 April 2021, 12:33:47
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 April 2021, 19:37:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 April 2021, 22:13:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 April 2021, 21:55:34
I really need to force myself to get to work on set fire to the French contraption. Now have all the parts (I hope) and a few days off work, so no excuse other than lack of interest.
Might tot up my petrol receipts for the last few weeks for motivation.  ::)
FTFY  :)

I think your plan is the more sensible one.
Made a start on it today. Need to change cam oil seal, cambelt and aux. belt.
Jack up o/s front. Remove wheel. Remove arch liner. Remove 6 nuts holding fuel filter bracket in place and cable tie fuel filter out of the way. Remove aux. belt.
Next is remove crank pulley. To do this move to the other side and remove airfilter trunking, airfilter box, battery, battery tray, bolts holding cable tray to bellhousing, then remove two bolts which hold starter motor.
I stopped there when it started raining.
Next thing will be - remove front bumper (which is actually the front of the car) to allow removal of starter motor.
Then jam something in the ring gear so the crank pulley can be undone.
I can then commence the jobs that actually need doing.
The frenchman who designed this contraption must have had a pathological hatred of mechanics  ::)

depending on age the bottom cambelt sprocket is NOT keyed, beware :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 April 2021, 12:55:21
I’ve had 5, 9, 11, and 21 all turbos. 21 was nice the French Cosworth :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2021, 15:15:37
If you mean the crank sprocket Henry, then this one is keyed. Small mercies and all that.
Managed to get the starter off and  move it out of the way enough to just about got the crank lock pin in place without taking the front of the car off. Got plenty of cuts & grazes, but better than dismantling the whole front.
Got to stop for a couple of hours now, but might get back on it later this afternoon.
12 hour dayshifts Sat / Sun. so hoping to get it running on Monday.
Trying do make the man maths work to get shot of it, but realistically would need to replace it with something similar.
An electric car would be the perfect thing for commuting, but cant find one for around a grand.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2021, 16:17:46
A grand buys a lot* of petrol ;)

About 850 litres...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 April 2021, 16:55:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2021, 16:17:46
A grand buys a lot* of petrol ;)

About 850 litres...
One liter of petrol poured in the right place and a match would resolve the CL-Eeyore issue   :D
leaving 849 Liters to put in the Omega's tank  :)
win win
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2021, 19:31:10
Contraption costs around £3 a day to work and back. Omega costs at least £8.
£8+ a day for the forseeable isnt feasible for me.
Anyway, Ive got the cam seal in and the new belt on. Might manage to get it all back together on Monday, and then see how it goes.
I have this funny feeling though, that its never going to be right again. for some reason.  :-\
We shall see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 April 2021, 20:46:34
Had three French cars 2CV slow,noisy huge fun. An early Renault 5 with the push/pull gearstick[like the 2CV]sprouting from the middle of the dash.Both front brakes seized on that and the engine blew up too!Then[like Stemo]had a Renault 20TS that was a nice car comfortable pretty economical and handled pretty well too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2021, 20:59:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 April 2021, 16:55:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2021, 16:17:46
A grand buys a lot* of petrol ;)

About 850 litres...
One liter of petrol poured in the right place and a match would resolve the CL-Eeyore issue   :D
leaving 849 Liters to put in the Omega's tank  :)
win win
A litre might flood the ashtray  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 17 April 2021, 09:31:49
R16TL, one of only 2 new cars I’ve ever bought. Lovely comfortable car, twin choke Weber. Unfortunately tin worm killed it, but it was otherwise utterly reliable, and I don’t recall changing anything other than standard items.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 April 2021, 14:18:20
Driven it down to Croydon again , be glad when this property is cleared and on the market , but got to say that the drive down in the Range Rover is superb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 April 2021, 16:51:34
Quote from: Rangie on 17 April 2021, 14:18:20
Driven it down to Croydon again , be glad when this property is cleared and on the market , but got to say that the drive down in the Range Rover is superb.

 Bet the locals thought, there's a new dealer on the patch, you rolling up in a Range.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 April 2021, 16:55:20
Quote from: biggriffin on 17 April 2021, 16:51:34
Quote from: Rangie on 17 April 2021, 14:18:20
Driven it down to Croydon again , be glad when this property is cleared and on the market , but got to say that the drive down in the Range Rover is superb.

 Bet the locals thought, there's a new dealer on the patch, you rolling up in a Range.
. 


Certainly the right area for it ! Although I'd probably have to bling it up a bit .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 April 2021, 21:33:15
Found out the Omega not too keen on ticking over-at least until it's warmed up a bit,possibly stale fuel/needs a good blast[it has been stood biggest part of a year]was going to run it round on the private land in front of the lock up only to find the n/s rear caliper had seized solid so need to see about sourcing one of those as well as the new battery it needs as I robbed that off it for the 960 when the battery on that died of old age.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2021, 00:33:31
Quote from: BazaJT on 17 April 2021, 21:33:15
Found out the Omega not too keen on ticking over-at least until it's warmed up a bit,possibly stale fuel/needs a good blast[it has been stood biggest part of a year]was going to run it round on the private land in front of the lock up only to find the n/s rear caliper had seized solid so need to see about sourcing one of those as well as the new battery it needs as I robbed that off it for the 960 when the battery on that died of old age.
Wynns fuel treatment and some decent fuel.

Re the rear calipers, non vented are readily available new, (stamped 40), but vented aren't (stamped 42).

iirc, yours is a 3.0 so should have non vented ;)

Ideally change them as a pair.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 April 2021, 10:41:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2021, 00:33:31
Quote from: BazaJT on 17 April 2021, 21:33:15
Found out the Omega not too keen on ticking over-at least until it's warmed up a bit,possibly stale fuel/needs a good blast[it has been stood biggest part of a year]was going to run it round on the private land in front of the lock up only to find the n/s rear caliper had seized solid so need to see about sourcing one of those as well as the new battery it needs as I robbed that off it for the 960 when the battery on that died of old age.
Wynns fuel treatment and some decent fuel.

Re the rear calipers, non vented are readily available new, (stamped 40), but vented aren't (stamped 42).

iirc, yours is a 3.0 so should have non vented ;)

Ideally change them as a pair.

Or strip, clean, and reseal the existing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 April 2021, 10:50:28
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 April 2021, 10:41:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2021, 00:33:31
Quote from: BazaJT on 17 April 2021, 21:33:15
Found out the Omega not too keen on ticking over-at least until it's warmed up a bit,possibly stale fuel/needs a good blast[it has been stood biggest part of a year]was going to run it round on the private land in front of the lock up only to find the n/s rear caliper had seized solid so need to see about sourcing one of those as well as the new battery it needs as I robbed that off it for the 960 when the battery on that died of old age.
Wynns fuel treatment and some decent fuel.

Re the rear calipers, non vented are readily available new, (stamped 40), but vented aren't (stamped 42).

iirc, yours is a 3.0 so should have non vented ;)

Ideally change them as a pair.

Or strip, clean, and reseal the existing.
chances are that the pads have become crusty around the edges and got wedged in the caliper.
Take them out, dress the edges with a file, pop them back in and I think you will find that the calipers themselves are still perfectly fine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2021, 11:21:09
The calipers can get really crusty. Vx didn't bother coating them with anything more than air.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 April 2021, 11:51:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2021, 11:21:09
The calipers can get really crusty. Vx didn't bother coating them with anything more than air.


to be fair, the bores are the only bits that matter and they have a couple of effective seals to keep the crap out. The shiny silver coating on calipers is mostly there to make the first owner think they got their money's worth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2021, 11:59:37
My last 3.2 looked like it had been parked in the Mancchester shit canal underneath, and whilst they were serviceable, the castings were flaking off as chunks :o

The fronts seem to be a bit more dureable... Probably because they contain more material and do most of the work, so using them periodically would help keep the moisture down.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 April 2021, 12:49:17
the front brakes get hot and moisture evaporates , the rears not so much
a good clean up of the callipers, slides etc every year prior to MOT  keeps the brakes in good order.
Vauxhall wise, I've only had to replace 1  calliper (astra G ) due to the piston sticking which i replaced with a known good calliper of similar age
handbrake cables do have a hard life and can seize if not used tough , a £20 item on Onegas IIRC
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 18 April 2021, 20:17:01
You are correct DG the rear discs on mine are the solid[non-vented type]looking on flea bay rear calipers are available from just short of £43 upwards,plus then of course a new set of pads[although there's plenty of material left on the existing ones]and new set of pins.With the tick over issue it will rev cleanly round to the red line and unless you come off the throttle steadily[from any revs]it will stall but fire back up straight away.Got a new fuel filter to put on it[had that in stock for some time]and I might also change the IACV for the new one I also have in stock and check for air leaks while I'm at it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2021, 07:56:15
Agreed a deal on the XE replacement  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 April 2021, 13:18:42
Drove the RRS back home from South London this morning held up for around 25 minutes due to a lorry being stranded in one of the lanes on the M25,  didn't hang about once traffic was moving, filled up with diesel once home 166 miles on 25 litres so about 30mpg not bad at all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2021, 17:36:17
Putting off going to Croydon.  Managed to avoid it for about 5 years, but know in the next few weeks my luck is definately gonna run out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 April 2021, 18:28:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2021, 17:36:17
Putting off going to Croydon.  Managed to avoid it for about 5 years, but know in the next few weeks my luck is definitely gonna run out.


There are worse places, even after the Olympics levelled the really shitty bits of Stratford...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 April 2021, 18:31:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2021, 17:36:17
Putting off going to Croydon.  Managed to avoid it for about 5 years, but know in the next few weeks my luck is definately gonna run out.
. 

Think we only have two more trips down there & then the house goes up for sale hopefully off our hands by June.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2021, 18:56:12
Got the French contraption to the point where I should be able to fire it up and se what happens.
Turned the key and nothing happened at all.
Then I remembered I havent yet refitted the starter motor.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 April 2021, 19:11:42
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2021, 18:56:12
Got the French contraption to the point where I should be able to fire it up and se what happens.
Turned the key and nothing happened at all.
Then I remembered I havent yet refitted the starter motor.  ::) ;D
There's that Albsheimers again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2021, 20:15:22
Indeed.  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 19 April 2021, 20:48:19
powered up the Omega loom (whats left!) in the Austin , no smoke and it all seems to work. Got sent on a chase with a faulty indicator switch and a duff bulb on same side so need indicator switch now. Central locking works both ways now, just needs remote control. No feed to wipers and tracing feed to fuse it looks like it comes from engine ECU? will have a better look tomorrow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2021, 21:19:12
If youve kept the smoke inside the wires so far you must be on the right track.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 19 April 2021, 22:12:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2021, 17:36:17
Putting off going to Croydon.  Managed to avoid it for about 5 years, but know in the next few weeks my luck is definately gonna run out.

I think we know who H is.(pronounced haitch according to several BBC announcers)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2021, 12:23:45
Airfix 1 (aka the french contraption) is up and running. Whether it remains oil tight remains to be seen.
Ran the engine for about 5 minutes and it seemed ok.
Still have lots of bits and pieces to reattach, but that can wait until Ive done my run of 3 nights starting tonight.
Had enough of it for now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 April 2021, 13:13:34
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2021, 12:23:45
Airfix 1 (aka the french contraption) is up and running. Whether it remains oil tight remains to be seen.
Ran the engine for about 5 minutes and it seemed ok.
Still have lots of bits and pieces to reattach, but that can wait until Ive done my run of 3 nights starting tonight.
Had enough of it for now.

Magnifique.... 8)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:32:59
Splashed some fuel into the XE and removed the personal belongings, should be gone on Saturday.

Will be a shame as its a great drivers car, but then so is its replacement
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 April 2021, 14:36:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:32:59
Splashed some fuel into the XE and removed the personal belongings, should be gone on Saturday.

Will be a shame as its a great drivers car, but then so is its replacement

Pity everyone wont be insured on that one unlike the company cars!  Which engine did you go for?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:39:53
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 April 2021, 14:36:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:32:59
Splashed some fuel into the XE and removed the personal belongings, should be gone on Saturday.

Will be a shame as its a great drivers car, but then so is its replacement

Pity everyone wont be insured on that one unlike the company cars!  Which engine did you go for?

Middle of the road V6, it maybe a mid life crisis but, I am still to young to die heading backwards into a tree with a V8 at the front  :y (I can do that in the works cars  ;D )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 20 April 2021, 14:45:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:39:53
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 April 2021, 14:36:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:32:59
Splashed some fuel into the XE and removed the personal belongings, should be gone on Saturday.

Will be a shame as its a great drivers car, but then so is its replacement

Pity everyone wont be insured on that one unlike the company cars!  Which engine did you go for?

Middle of the road V6, it maybe a mid life crisis but, I am still to young to die heading backwards into a tree with a V8 at the front  :y (I can do that in the works cars  ;D )


Nice, does Will know yet?  Harry's not mentioned it and they talk enough shite.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:47:41
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 April 2021, 14:45:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:39:53
Quote from: Jimbob on 20 April 2021, 14:36:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2021, 14:32:59
Splashed some fuel into the XE and removed the personal belongings, should be gone on Saturday.

Will be a shame as its a great drivers car, but then so is its replacement

Pity everyone wont be insured on that one unlike the company cars!  Which engine did you go for?

Middle of the road V6, it maybe a mid life crisis but, I am still to young to die heading backwards into a tree with a V8 at the front  :y (I can do that in the works cars  ;D )


Nice, does Will know yet?  Harry's not mentioned it and they talk enough shite.....

Yes, he was with us when the deal was done  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 April 2021, 20:08:26
What did you go for me DTM, F-type?  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 April 2021, 20:26:43
Quote from: Nick W on 19 April 2021, 18:28:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2021, 17:36:17
Putting off going to Croydon.  Managed to avoid it for about 5 years, but know in the next few weeks my luck is definitely gonna run out.


There are worse places, even after the Olympics levelled the really shitty bits of Stratford...
I have had the misfortune to have to spend time in a hotel there. Grim. But then it is Londonium.

All my memories are slightly fuzzy, so must have found some pubs ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 April 2021, 20:57:15
For the first time in 18 years, I'm Omegaless
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 April 2021, 21:04:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2021, 20:57:15
For the first time in 18 years, I'm Omegaless
Sad day  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 April 2021, 21:09:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2021, 20:57:15
For the first time in 18 years, I'm Omegaless
there's a few on ebay  ;)   :P

sell it to anyone we know ?

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 23 April 2021, 05:57:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2021, 20:57:15
For the first time in 18 years, I'm Omegaless
End of an Era!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2021, 14:00:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2021, 20:57:15
For the first time in 18 years, I'm Omegaless
It's actually quite liberating in an odd sort of way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 April 2021, 14:41:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2021, 14:00:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2021, 20:57:15
For the first time in 18 years, I'm Omegaless
It's actually quite liberating in a financial sort of way.
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 23 April 2021, 16:13:11
Still have mine. Bought it 17 years ago, filled tank today and enjoyed when driving to the place my mobile home stays.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2021, 16:56:40
Quote from: Jimbob on 23 April 2021, 05:57:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 April 2021, 20:57:15
For the first time in 18 years, I'm Omegaless
End of an Era!
I believe that means none of the Admin Team has an Omega now.  Actually, am I the only one who still has a Vauxhall?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 17:25:16
Forum name change ?

WWW.USEDtoOWNanOMEGA.com  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 April 2021, 17:41:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 17:25:16
Forum name change ?

WWW.USEDtoOWNanOMEGA.com  :P
Nah. BUNCHOFOLDFARTS.COM
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2021, 18:07:03
Quote from: STEMO on 23 April 2021, 17:41:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 17:25:16
Forum name change ?

WWW.USEDtoOWNanOMEGA.com  :P
Nah. BUNCHOFOLDFARTS.COM
BOOF ?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 April 2021, 18:15:41
I suggested FOOF a while ago: Former Omega Owners Forum. Although that rules me out, as I'm wearing one of the two I own.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 23 April 2021, 18:17:51
Quote from: Nick W on 23 April 2021, 18:15:41
I suggested FOOF a while ago: Former Omega Owners Forum. Although that rules me out, as I'm wearing one of the two I own.

 I still have a body-shell, and a few bits. So technically I'm still an owner.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 18:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2021, 18:07:03
Quote from: STEMO on 23 April 2021, 17:41:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 17:25:16
Forum name change ?

WWW.USEDtoOWNanOMEGA.com  :P
Nah. BUNCHOFOLDFARTS.COM
BOOF ?  ;D
it's better than
Previous
Omega
Owners
Forum
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 23 April 2021, 18:24:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 18:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2021, 18:07:03
Quote from: STEMO on 23 April 2021, 17:41:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 17:25:16
Forum name change ?

WWW.USEDtoOWNanOMEGA.com  :P
Nah. BUNCHOFOLDFARTS.COM
BOOF ?  ;D
it's better than
Previous
Omega
Owners
Forum

:D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2021, 12:55:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 18:22:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 April 2021, 18:07:03
Quote from: STEMO on 23 April 2021, 17:41:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2021, 17:25:16
Forum name change ?

WWW.USEDtoOWNanOMEGA.com  :P
Nah. BUNCHOFOLDFARTS.COM
BOOF ?  ;D
it's better than
Previous
Omega
Owners
Forum
In this day and age, we all have to be gay/lesbo, vegan, and incapable of real life....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2021, 12:58:03
With the Battlebus now being her daily until she returns regularly to the office, do I bother fixing the aircon, replace it with something with aircon, or just ignore it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 April 2021, 13:06:07
Aircon? Doubt you'll need that for a couple of months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 April 2021, 13:07:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2021, 12:58:03
With the Battlebus now being her daily until she returns regularly to the office, do I bother fixing the aircon, replace it with something with aircon, or just ignore it ;D
Option 3

Why make life more complicated than it needs to be  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 April 2021, 13:11:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2021, 12:58:03
With the Battlebus now being her daily until she returns regularly to the office, do I bother fixing the aircon, replace it with something with aircon, or just ignore it ;D
has the skin grown back on your hands from when you where working on the rad fan months ago ?
You might want to order in a few pints of matched blood if you intend replacing the condenser on the Zaf  ;)

Replacing the Zaf with anything that will handle the abuse and lack of maintenance would be costly  :D
it's got windows and a sunroof if it gets sunny ,
the money saved would buy a lot of  cold Soleros. magnums, bottles of prosecco etc  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2021, 13:58:54
Did the Omega have working aircon? If not, job jobbed :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2021, 15:47:46
Hmmm, yes, I just remembered why I hadn't changed the intercooler on it, and that will need to come off to do the condenser.

We shall re-evaluate when she has to regularly get back on the M40.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2021, 15:49:21
Washed both cars to get the winter salt off.  I think that's the first time since lockdown started 13 months ago ;D

Obviously in this sun, its streak central ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2021, 19:18:42
Tried with limited success to wash many weeks of pigeon shite off one side of Airfix 1. Its been parked tight against the side of the house, under the old TV ariel and the pigeons  covered it.
Ive never seen anything quite like it. I wish I had taken a pic before I washed it.
Fired it up and took it for a sound thrashing.
All around the cambelt end of the engine appears to be nice and dry, and free from oil leaks.


Its pissing out somewhere around the back of the engine now though.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 April 2021, 20:01:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2021, 19:18:42
Tried with limited success to wash many weeks of pigeon shite off one side of Airfix 1. Its been parked tight against the side of the house, under the old TV ariel and the pigeons  covered it.
Ive never seen anything quite like it. I wish I had taken a pic before I washed it.
Fired it up and took it for a sound thrashing.
All around the cambelt end of the engine appears to be nice and dry, and free from oil leaks.


Its pissing out somewhere around the back of the engine now though.  >:(
You can look forward to another pleasant sunny afternoon fiddling with Pierre  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2021, 21:39:49
Indeed. Although its encounter with a box of swan vesta is looming very near.  ::)
Want to get it done because I have a couple of jobs to do on the Omega and a list of jobs I want to do on the Boxster.
Plus the fuel bill this month has been eye watering.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 April 2021, 22:29:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2021, 21:39:49
Indeed. Although its encounter with a box of swan vesta is looming very near.  ::)
Want to get it done because I have a couple of jobs to do on the Omega and a list of jobs I want to do on the Boxster.
Plus the fuel bill this month has been eye watering.  :(
Do Pierre properly so you have transport to work and back, the other two can be done at your leisure over the warm months. Porsche second, so you plenty of summer left to kill enjoy yourself, omega last because there's no hurry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 April 2021, 22:53:32
Hitched the caravan to it ( Range Rover) and driven down to Battle for a few days, lovely drive down 166 miles towing a twin axle van & absolutely relaxed best tow car ever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2021, 10:04:33
Quote from: Rangie on 24 April 2021, 22:53:32
best tow car ever.
Probably not "the best". Whilst the Disco, and thus its drag artist brother the RRS, is a fabulous tow car, I suspect a FF RR is better still :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2021, 10:06:57
Put a load of electric pixies back in the Pussy.  Need to get a few more in today as well.

In the last 2 weeks, its probably been started 20 or 30 times, and done less than 200yrds....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 April 2021, 10:50:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 April 2021, 10:04:33
Quote from: Rangie on 24 April 2021, 22:53:32
best tow car ever.
Probably not "the best". Whilst the Disco, and thus its drag artist brother the RRS, is a fabulous tow car, I suspect a FF RR is better still :)
. 

Absolutely no difference at all TB lots of discussions about this on the RR forum all can pull superbly a complete relaxing & tireless driving experience the FF & RRS are exactly the same forget the V6 version though considered to be an absolute dog.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 19:04:00
Tried to find coolant leak on daughters Corsa D 1.4 petrol. Had the mirror and torch all around it with engine running, no visible run line but coolant weeping out of lowest point of engine to bellhousing join. Definitely weeping out of the join. No coolant trace visible up higher from the plastic part usual suspect, no coolant in oil or oil in coolant so pressure test required. Unless they put a core plug in the bellhousing it looks like I'll be taking the head off. Water pump and thermostat are at the other end so not either of them.  :-\
This is her 'fix things when they break' car, so the service history is dire.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 April 2021, 19:37:29
Done the same as I do most weeks. Thought that, since my astra is 600 miles off 80,000 and has a couple of battle scars, I'd have a look for a suitable replacement. Spent half an hour on the trader, looking at overpriced shit boxes, and decided to look again next week.
Because, of course, all the stock will have changed by then and reduced in price  ;D

10 years ago I'd have bought one just for the hell of it, so at least I've moved forward in that respect.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:29:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 19:04:00
Tried to find coolant leak on daughters Corsa D 1.4 petrol. Had the mirror and torch all around it with engine running, no visible run line but coolant weeping out of lowest point of engine to bellhousing join. Definitely weeping out of the join. No coolant trace visible up higher from the plastic part usual suspect, no coolant in oil or oil in coolant so pressure test required. Unless they put a core plug in the bellhousing it looks like I'll be taking the head off. Water pump and thermostat are at the other end so not either of them.  :-\
This is her 'fix things when they break' car, so the service history is dire.  ::)

EGR Valve is that side on the z14xep IIRC
with coolant passages rom out of the side of the C.H
also a coolant temp sensor (2 wire type) again IIRC

not had one apart for a while fortunately but i don't recall core plugs behind the flywheel
I have a short block in my scrap pile , i'll look in the daylight .

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:32:29
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2021, 19:37:29
Done the same as I do most weeks. Thought that, since my astra is 600 miles off 80,000 and has a couple of battle scars, I'd have a look for a suitable replacement. Spent half an hour on the trader, looking at overpriced shit boxes, and decided to look again next week.
Because, of course, all the stock will have changed by then and reduced in price  ;D

10 years ago I'd have bought one just for the hell of it, so at least I've moved forward in that respect.
give it a service and wash and review again at  100K  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 26 April 2021, 20:38:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 19:04:00
Tried to find coolant leak on daughters Corsa D 1.4 petrol. Had the mirror and torch all around it with engine running, no visible run line but coolant weeping out of lowest point of engine to bellhousing join. Definitely weeping out of the join. No coolant trace visible up higher from the plastic part usual suspect, no coolant in oil or oil in coolant so pressure test required. Unless they put a core plug in the bellhousing it looks like I'll be taking the head off. Water pump and thermostat are at the other end so not either of them.  :-\
This is her 'fix things when they break' car, so the service history is dire.  ::)
That's a common motoring philosophy these days.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 20:47:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:29:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 19:04:00
Tried to find coolant leak on daughters Corsa D 1.4 petrol. Had the mirror and torch all around it with engine running, no visible run line but coolant weeping out of lowest point of engine to bellhousing join. Definitely weeping out of the join. No coolant trace visible up higher from the plastic part usual suspect, no coolant in oil or oil in coolant so pressure test required. Unless they put a core plug in the bellhousing it looks like I'll be taking the head off. Water pump and thermostat are at the other end so not either of them.  :-\
This is her 'fix things when they break' car, so the service history is dire.  ::)

EGR Valve is that side on the z14xep IIRC
with coolant passages rom out of the side of the C.H
also a coolant temp sensor (2 wire type) again IIRC

not had one apart for a while fortunately but i don't recall core plugs behind the flywheel
I have a short block in my scrap pile , i'll look in the daylight .

Thanks for that Dave.  :y  Coolant temp sensor in the plastic part is water tight so all good there. Just can't see any coolant high up but thanks for the tips.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 April 2021, 21:41:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:32:29
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2021, 19:37:29
Done the same as I do most weeks. Thought that, since my astra is 600 miles off 80,000 and has a couple of battle scars, I'd have a look for a suitable replacement. Spent half an hour on the trader, looking at overpriced shit boxes, and decided to look again next week.
Because, of course, all the stock will have changed by then and reduced in price  ;D

10 years ago I'd have bought one just for the hell of it, so at least I've moved forward in that respect.
give it a service and wash and review again at  100K  :D

Fixed that for you Dave!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 21:48:44
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 26 April 2021, 21:41:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:32:29
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2021, 19:37:29
Done the same as I do most weeks. Thought that, since my astra is 600 miles off 80,000 and has a couple of battle scars, I'd have a look for a suitable replacement. Spent half an hour on the trader, looking at overpriced shit boxes, and decided to look again next week.
Because, of course, all the stock will have changed by then and reduced in price  ;D

10 years ago I'd have bought one just for the hell of it, so at least I've moved forward in that respect.
give it a service and wash and review again at  100K  :D

Fixed that for you Dave!  ;D
spoken like a true FORD driver  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 April 2021, 22:07:05
I don't give my car 'services', I have a man for things like that. And as for giving it a wash, does sitting in it while wet brushes travel along the length of it count?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 22:30:44
Quote from: STEMO on 26 April 2021, 22:07:05
I don't give my car 'services', I have a man for things like that. And as for giving it a wash, does sitting in it while wet brushes travel along the length of it count?  ;D

Having the dirt literally whipped off your car by a giant spinning mop has just sent shivers through the detailers amongst us.  ;D At least the foreigners use snow foam before attacking it en masse.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 April 2021, 08:03:19
The weather has been better so painted some more tractor panels, now fitted (rear wings, painted wheels etc), so time for another run to test the brakes.

Quick video here:
https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/video-20210426-090239-d3025e39.mp4 (https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/video-20210426-090239-d3025e39.mp4)

(https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/Dexta_Apr21.JPG)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 April 2021, 14:13:35
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 20:47:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:29:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 19:04:00
Tried to find coolant leak on daughters Corsa D 1.4 petrol. Had the mirror and torch all around it with engine running, no visible run line but coolant weeping out of lowest point of engine to bellhousing join. Definitely weeping out of the join. No coolant trace visible up higher from the plastic part usual suspect, no coolant in oil or oil in coolant so pressure test required. Unless they put a core plug in the bellhousing it looks like I'll be taking the head off. Water pump and thermostat are at the other end so not either of them.  :-\
This is her 'fix things when they break' car, so the service history is dire.  ::)

EGR Valve is that side on the z14xep IIRC
with coolant passages rom out of the side of the C.H
also a coolant temp sensor (2 wire type) again IIRC

not had one apart for a while fortunately but i don't recall core plugs behind the flywheel
I have a short block in my scrap pile , i'll look in the daylight .

Thanks for that Dave.  :y  Coolant temp sensor in the plastic part is water tight so all good there. Just can't see any coolant high up but thanks for the tips.  :y
No traditional core plugs as such behind the flywheel
there are 2 grub screw type plugs T45 torx but i suspect they are oil way machine plugs  :-\

(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/179378955_1810155682528285_3204969445156357043_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=TIrJyfUq5fQAX_K9QgN&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=ef731cbe250c1fa7a25479c49de9a5e9&oe=60ADAAA4)

a pressure test might be a wise next step rather than stripping anything as you say


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 April 2021, 14:58:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 April 2021, 14:13:35
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 20:47:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:29:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 19:04:00
Tried to find coolant leak on daughters Corsa D 1.4 petrol. Had the mirror and torch all around it with engine running, no visible run line but coolant weeping out of lowest point of engine to bellhousing join. Definitely weeping out of the join. No coolant trace visible up higher from the plastic part usual suspect, no coolant in oil or oil in coolant so pressure test required. Unless they put a core plug in the bellhousing it looks like I'll be taking the head off. Water pump and thermostat are at the other end so not either of them.  :-\
This is her 'fix things when they break' car, so the service history is dire.  ::)

EGR Valve is that side on the z14xep IIRC
with coolant passages rom out of the side of the C.H
also a coolant temp sensor (2 wire type) again IIRC

not had one apart for a while fortunately but i don't recall core plugs behind the flywheel
I have a short block in my scrap pile , i'll look in the daylight .

Thanks for that Dave.  :y  Coolant temp sensor in the plastic part is water tight so all good there. Just can't see any coolant high up but thanks for the tips.  :y
No traditional core plugs as such behind the flywheel
there are 2 grub screw type plugs T45 torx but i suspect they are oil way machine plugs  :-\
.....

a pressure test might be a wise next step rather than stripping anything as you say

Thank you for checking Dave.  :y  It would be a strange place for one admittedly. I've topped up to minimum line coolant level when cold and asked my daughter to keep an eye on it (also when cold). The coolant was weeping out of the lowest part of the engine to bellhousing seam, not down to it from either direction, hence the question. As I've replaced the coolant temp sensor on the plastic part, I'm wondering if the coolant that drained out could have got in there somehow, and the coolant drop that I saw on the expansion tank was the system bleeding the coolant through. I'd have thought engine heat would have evaporated any spills though so I'm not optimistic about that theory as it's still weeping out. I'll monitor it before progressing but thanks again for your help, very much appreciated.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 April 2021, 15:14:43
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 April 2021, 14:58:36
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 April 2021, 14:13:35
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 20:47:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 April 2021, 20:29:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 19:04:00
Tried to find coolant leak on daughters Corsa D 1.4 petrol. Had the mirror and torch all around it with engine running, no visible run line but coolant weeping out of lowest point of engine to bellhousing join. Definitely weeping out of the join. No coolant trace visible up higher from the plastic part usual suspect, no coolant in oil or oil in coolant so pressure test required. Unless they put a core plug in the bellhousing it looks like I'll be taking the head off. Water pump and thermostat are at the other end so not either of them.  :-\
This is her 'fix things when they break' car, so the service history is dire.  ::)

EGR Valve is that side on the z14xep IIRC
with coolant passages rom out of the side of the C.H
also a coolant temp sensor (2 wire type) again IIRC

not had one apart for a while fortunately but i don't recall core plugs behind the flywheel
I have a short block in my scrap pile , i'll look in the daylight .

Thanks for that Dave.  :y  Coolant temp sensor in the plastic part is water tight so all good there. Just can't see any coolant high up but thanks for the tips.  :y
No traditional core plugs as such behind the flywheel
there are 2 grub screw type plugs T45 torx but i suspect they are oil way machine plugs  :-\
.....

a pressure test might be a wise next step rather than stripping anything as you say

Thank you for checking Dave.  :y  It would be a strange place for one admittedly. I've topped up to minimum line coolant level when cold and asked my daughter to keep an eye on it (also when cold). The coolant was weeping out of the lowest part of the engine to bellhousing seam, not down to it from either direction, hence the question. As I've replaced the coolant temp sensor on the plastic part, I'm wondering if the coolant that drained out could have got in there somehow, and the coolant drop that I saw on the expansion tank was the system bleeding the coolant through. I'd have thought engine heat would have evaporated any spills though so I'm not optimistic about that theory as it's still weeping out. I'll monitor it before progressing but thanks again for your help, very much appreciated.  :y
well fingers crossed it's something simple  ;)
I've had the misfortune to completely rebuild one of those including rings ,though the block is light enough to lift out leaving the gearbox in the car  :D
it's a horrible design that engine  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 April 2021, 16:26:10
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 April 2021, 08:03:19
The weather has been better so painted some more tractor panels, now fitted (rear wings, painted wheels etc), so time for another run to test the brakes.

Quick video here:
https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/video-20210426-090239-d3025e39.mp4 (https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/video-20210426-090239-d3025e39.mp4)

(https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/Dexta_Apr21.JPG)
                Wow, very long stroke on that 111.1mm  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2021, 17:19:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 April 2021, 08:03:19
Quick video here:
https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/video-20210426-090239-d3025e39.mp4 (https://marksdtmcalib.omegaowners.com/images/video-20210426-090239-d3025e39.mp4)
Has he tested the iPace yet?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2021, 17:20:25
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 April 2021, 22:30:44
At least the foreigners use snow foam before attacking it en masse.  ;D
I see you live in a posh area ;D.

A bucket and a gritty sponge is what we get ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 78bex on 01 May 2021, 01:32:12
Down at my FIL`s place in Southsea Friday afternoon fitting a new alternator to his very original GSI Cav  :y at about 3.30 pm fog horns started blasting across the city & summat low & fast flew over the top. After we walked across the common we were just in time see the new carrier  8) making her way down the solent & being fussed about by her tugs. No aircraft visible on deck I guess they`ll join her at sea
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 01 May 2021, 07:39:48
Towed the caravan back from Battle after a few days away, nice relaxing drive back in the Range Rover 21mpg not bad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: woolley11 on 03 May 2021, 08:51:59
Well yesterday actually.

Two of the instrument panel bulbs on my Pfl MV6 heater/fan display were out - so I undertook the mammoth task of stripping everything out to get to 5 x 1.2w bulbs costing no more than £10. Replaced them all whilst in there.

Stereo out, ashtray out, all “push in” buttons out, plug in wiring out. Then struggling with that daft handle that’s pretty near on impossible to pull down to release the instrument cluster.

Anyways all back together now and lit up 😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 May 2021, 08:56:00
Quote from: woolley11 on 03 May 2021, 08:51:59
Well yesterday actually.

Two of the instrument panel bulbs on my Pfl MV6 heater/fan display were out - so I undertook the mammoth task of stripping everything out to get to 5 x 1.2w bulbs costing no more than £10. Replaced them all whilst in there.

Stereo out, ashtray out, all “push in” buttons out, plug in wiring out. Then struggling with that daft handle that’s pretty near on impossible to pull down to release the instrument cluster.

Anyways all back together now and lit up 😊
. 

A very satisfying feeling having the instrument panel illuminated correctly , had to do the same on one of my vehicles a few years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 03 May 2021, 09:21:28
I found fitting 2 long cable ties on the metal T bar release the first time I had to remove things aided future maintenance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 May 2021, 09:26:09
Quote from: amba on 03 May 2021, 09:21:28
I found fitting 2 long cable ties on the metal T bar release the first time I had to remove things aided future maintenance.
.

Cable ties & WD-40 two of the greatest inventions in my opinion .😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 11:26:48
Almost given up on the French contraption now. Every time a fix an oil leak a new one appears.
This suggests excessive crankcase pressure, normally caused by worn or stuck rings apparently.
Ive tipped a little ATF into each cylinder and left it to soak in overnight, as apparently this can free up stuck rings.
If that doesnt work, it will probably be on ebay for "spears or rapiers".  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 May 2021, 13:14:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 11:26:48
Almost given up on the French contraption now. Every time a fix an oil leak a new one appears.
This suggests excessive crankcase pressure, normally caused by worn or stuck rings apparently.
Ive tipped a little ATF into each cylinder and left it to soak in overnight, as apparently this can free up stuck rings.
If that doesnt work, it will probably be on ebay for "spears or rapiers".  ::)
PCV valve ? breathers clear ?
or you could vent it to a catch can and see how that goes for a month  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 May 2021, 13:39:00
Check all the exhaust system is clear as it’s had a lot of oil and crap in it from the broken turbo
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 15:05:18
Ive dismantled the PCV valve and cleaned and checked it. Al there is inside is a rubber diaphragm and a spring, which were both fine.
Breathers cleaned, although they werent blocked. but a bit dirty.
After soaking the cylinders in ATF last night it pumped lots of blue smoke out the exhaust this morning as it burnt it off. Im pretty sure the exhaust is all clear.
ATF soak could have freed up stuck rings, but I will have to fix the latest leak before I find out.
Using a catch tank (if it works) is a last resort option, which I will go with if I cant fix the problem.
I could run it like that until MOT time at the end of the year.
I did run it with the dipstick lifted an inch or so yesterday in the hope that might prevent another leak appearing, but one appeared anyway.
Not completely convinced that excess crankcase pressure is the problem, but at the same time, struggling to come up with an alternative answer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 May 2021, 15:39:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 15:05:18
Ive dismantled the PCV valve and cleaned and checked it. Al there is inside is a rubber diaphragm and a spring, which were both fine.
Breathers cleaned, although they werent blocked. but a bit dirty.
After soaking the cylinders in ATF last night it pumped lots of blue smoke out the exhaust this morning as it burnt it off. Im pretty sure the exhaust is all clear.
ATF soak could have freed up stuck rings, but I will have to fix the latest leak before I find out.
Using a catch tank (if it works) is a last resort option, which I will go with if I cant fix the problem.
I could run it like that until MOT time at the end of the year.
I did run it with the dipstick lifted an inch or so yesterday in the hope that might prevent another leak appearing, but one appeared anyway.
Not completely convinced that excess crankcase pressure is the problem, but at the same time, struggling to come up with an alternative answer.
We know what the problem is, Albs, but you bought it anyway  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 03 May 2021, 16:55:20
 Attempted to top up wiper fluid but snapped the bonnet release lever >:(

Replacement ordered but car now bings as thinks it is open. Grrrrrrr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 17:04:18
Quote from: STEMO on 03 May 2021, 15:39:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 15:05:18
Ive dismantled the PCV valve and cleaned and checked it. Al there is inside is a rubber diaphragm and a spring, which were both fine.
Breathers cleaned, although they werent blocked. but a bit dirty.
After soaking the cylinders in ATF last night it pumped lots of blue smoke out the exhaust this morning as it burnt it off. Im pretty sure the exhaust is all clear.
ATF soak could have freed up stuck rings, but I will have to fix the latest leak before I find out.
Using a catch tank (if it works) is a last resort option, which I will go with if I cant fix the problem.
I could run it like that until MOT time at the end of the year.
I did run it with the dipstick lifted an inch or so yesterday in the hope that might prevent another leak appearing, but one appeared anyway.
Not completely convinced that excess crankcase pressure is the problem, but at the same time, struggling to come up with an alternative answer.
We know what the problem is, Albs, but you bought it anyway  ;D

At least my lifelong prejudice has been proved to be correct, which is some comfort.  ;D
My moment of misjudgement in buying the lump of French shite, will have to be put down to experiance and not repeated.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 May 2021, 17:34:05
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 17:04:18
Quote from: STEMO on 03 May 2021, 15:39:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 15:05:18
Ive dismantled the PCV valve and cleaned and checked it. Al there is inside is a rubber diaphragm and a spring, which were both fine.
Breathers cleaned, although they werent blocked. but a bit dirty.
After soaking the cylinders in ATF last night it pumped lots of blue smoke out the exhaust this morning as it burnt it off. Im pretty sure the exhaust is all clear.
ATF soak could have freed up stuck rings, but I will have to fix the latest leak before I find out.
Using a catch tank (if it works) is a last resort option, which I will go with if I cant fix the problem.
I could run it like that until MOT time at the end of the year.
I did run it with the dipstick lifted an inch or so yesterday in the hope that might prevent another leak appearing, but one appeared anyway.
Not completely convinced that excess crankcase pressure is the problem, but at the same time, struggling to come up with an alternative answer.
We know what the problem is, Albs, but you bought it anyway  ;D

At least my lifelong prejudice has been proved to be correct, which is some comfort.  ;D
My moment of misjudgement in buying the lump of French shite, will have to be put down to experiance and not repeated.  ::)
Are you 'H'?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 19:10:40
Definately.  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 May 2021, 19:38:19
Dear dear ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 May 2021, 19:41:14
Jesus Mary & the little donkey..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 20:55:07
You forgot Joseph.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 May 2021, 20:58:34
Still grinning thanks to the new toy, Opti would approve being Petrol powered to
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: New POD on 04 May 2021, 07:18:33
On the way to my mid week home, last week, I noticed a faint squeaking noise from the engine bay, just before I joined the motor way.
85 miles later, I arrived at my location. And the 3 lights on my 12v power socket was only flashing two leds, and I could hear a flapping noise.
Turned out the auxiliary/alternator belt was falling apart because the tensioner was falling apart.
Took it to my old lodger who runs a garage up the road, and 24 hours later it's back to full health. 99 quid of parts and an hour labour. It meant that I could only go to work one day that week, but working from home so no issue really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2021, 07:41:49
Much enjoyment  :y

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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 May 2021, 08:00:52
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2021, 07:41:49
Much enjoyment  :y

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I fully understand why you have been grinning all weekend a beautiful car..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2021, 14:27:05
Quote from: New POD on 04 May 2021, 07:18:33
On the way to my mid week home, last week, I noticed a faint squeaking noise from the engine bay, just before I joined the motor way.
85 miles later, I arrived at my location. And the 3 lights on my 12v power socket was only flashing two leds, and I could hear a flapping noise.
Turned out the auxiliary/alternator belt was falling apart because the tensioner was falling apart.
Took it to my old lodger who runs a garage up the road, and 24 hours later it's back to full health. 99 quid of parts and an hour labour. It meant that I could only go to work one day that week, but working from home so no issue really.
The tensioner pulley is a tenner.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 May 2021, 15:21:38
Set up voice command in the Range Rover & it all works ! Never had anything like this in a vehicle before.  I'm catching up with technology, amazing what you can find to do on a horrible rainy day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 May 2021, 15:25:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2021, 20:55:07
You forgot Joseph.  :)
. 

So I did JosepH
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 May 2021, 16:07:52
And its not a little donkey. Its a wee donkey.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 May 2021, 16:15:57
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 May 2021, 16:07:52
And its not a little donkey. Its a wee donkey.  ;D
. 

You're beginning to sound like someone else on here !
For the love of God please don't..😂😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2021, 18:39:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 May 2021, 20:58:34
Still grinning thanks to the new toy, Opti would approve being Petrol powered to
Aren't those the ones prone to "Thermal Events"?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2021, 18:40:04
Not that the chance of that would make me turn down a go ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 May 2021, 19:05:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2021, 18:40:04
Not that the chance of that would make me turn down a go ;D
Sorry..but you and thermal events don't mix. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2021, 19:35:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2021, 18:39:31
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 May 2021, 20:58:34
Still grinning thanks to the new toy, Opti would approve being Petrol powered to
Aren't those the ones prone to "Thermal Events"?

Not according to the warranty info  :y

This one only had 1600 miles on it and has been kept in a central heated garage  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 07 May 2021, 20:05:34
With the help of NickW set about replacing and repairing the NS carnage on my poor old car.

Replaced all broken glass in both NS doors along with gutter trims and B pillar mouldings ,after collecting all the parts from a very helpfull guy,Chris in deep and darkest Essex ,after having his details passed over by KeithABS...many thanks :y

Tomorrows job is replacing NS front wing and NickW will cast his magic on the numerous dents and scuffs so atleast the car looks less like its due to the breakers .

Plan will then be get price for an entire NS respray along with both bumpers and boot lid. :y Expect that will be an eye watering cost but hopefully covered by insurance ::)

Plan is slowly taking shape...oh and need to demolish and skip the remaining 12 courses of the 8mtr brick wall >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 09 May 2021, 08:17:20
Any financial help forthcoming from next door?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 09 May 2021, 18:35:31
 Took the Monaro out for a little drive today, first time this year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 09 May 2021, 18:43:57
Next door are claiming "non ownership " of wall as not marked on their title deeds.

Have cleared wall and skip will be removed tomorrow, so after help from Nick over the past 2 days all glass is replaced/wing  and mirror replaced and most of the bigger dents have been pushed out.Need to get a quote for all the remaining body damage to be sorted along with atleast a full respray of the ns/both bumpers and some if not all of the roof then will be presenting the entire claim.

See where we go from there...but sadly no offer as yet

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2021, 19:24:40
If it's not their wall, then it isn't their problem.

That said they might have helped pick up the bricks :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 09 May 2021, 19:44:18
Not so simple Grasshopper . ::)
Turns out even if the title deeds dont show responsibility doesnt mean that it isnt your problem.
A boundary with no owners ship identified is then deemed to be jointly owned so acid test is what it shows on mine....which I cant see until BS decide to get it from the air tight bank vaults somewhere in Cornwall and send it too me .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 09 May 2021, 19:45:29
Which when I requested it on Friday was advised could be 6-8 weeks  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2021, 21:27:27
In which case, by clearing it away have you just accepted responsibility for it?

In which case, could/should you buy their potential liability for a nominal quid?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 09 May 2021, 21:46:48
No liability for ownership was or has been implied.

My neighbour was advised that in order that I mitigate any further losses I need to take action to remove the fallen sections of wall from and on my car.I also need to take steeps to allow me to restore my car in the quickest fashion to allow me to continue my business ,as failing to do so would incur further losses in wages.

Without clearing the fallen debris from my driveway it would be impossible to move my car enabling me to continue my business activities.

All costs to date have been advised to my neighbours albeit at this stage only verbally as I still need to get the final costs prior to submitting the extent of the claim which will be done only once I have viewed my title deeds to establish if the wall falls within my responsibility or also shows silent on my title deeds.

This will no doudt take sometime to conclude but Im pretty sure of the path and potential action needed.

Finally as my neighbours are both in their 80,s it would be unrealistic asking for any physical help 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2021, 22:39:13
Fair dos :y

It was implied in your posts that they weren't interested rather than unable...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 May 2021, 09:20:54
Have you checked with the land registry, there is a small charge (about £3) but, it is the 'reference' data  :y

https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry

They also have additional info from a link on the boundary ownership.

Had to go down this route when sorting the MILs house  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 10 May 2021, 17:15:08
Yes been down that route,Mark,but unfortunatley that provided by Land Registry online is no more than the actual boundary and general foot print.

No mention of responsibility on the plans provided so hence the ambiguity ,but my insurance are also stating today that if the wall is deemed to be joint ownership and not marked as responsibility on either sets of deeds they will not insure it either for either party.

Seen 2 body shops today for repairs and paintwork and have quotes of all damaged panels at 5K  :o :o or total respray at 7k :o :o :o

Is it worth spending that on an 18 year old car with sub 200k . :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2021, 17:50:48
You can make that alot cheaper by stripping all the trim/glass off and refitting it yourself.

An alternative would be to wrap it.

As to whether it is worth it or not, I know someone who paid to have a Chevrolet Lacetti estate painted a different colour... That looked every bit as cheap as the grand he paid... It had overspray on everything including glass and trim :-X so horses for courses
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2021, 17:56:03
Quote from: amba on 10 May 2021, 17:15:08
Yes been down that route,Mark,but unfortunatley that provided by Land Registry online is no more than the actual boundary and general foot print.

No mention of responsibility on the plans provided so hence the ambiguity ,but my insurance are also stating today that if the wall is deemed to be joint ownership and not marked as responsibility on either sets of deeds they will not insure it either for either party.

Seen 2 body shops today for repairs and paintwork and have quotes of all damaged panels at 5K  :o :o or total respray at 7k :o :o :o

Is it worth spending that on an 18 year old car with sub 200k . :-X
Panel repairs will be a large chunk of that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2021, 17:57:02
And, no, of course it's not worth it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 10 May 2021, 18:01:10
Just really want it back the way it was prior to the wall collapse .

It was abit rough around the edges and had the usual 18 year old car supermarket car park dents but was all the same colour and looked very presentable which is the way I wanted it especially with my type of work .Never saw the sense in buying new as gets a hard life on work duties .

Seen the guys work and good ,almost too good so maybe go a different route if I can think of one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2021, 18:19:13
For £8k you could ship it to the US and back via MAACO  :D

And still have about £3k change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 May 2021, 18:37:23
£5k????  :o :o  What were they going to do, have some wizened genius panel beater metal finish it to a sub micron level and paint it with real gold metallic paint?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2021, 18:49:54
It could be the case that they just don't want to do it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 May 2021, 18:55:05
Quote from: STEMO on 10 May 2021, 18:49:54
It could be the case that they just don't want to do it.


Which is odd, because it's the sort of job you could give to an apprentice
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 May 2021, 19:22:44
Be worth getting in contact with AndyC and see what costs the paint shop he uses would charge... In fact if it's 2002/3 Z20R (The red fleck version) they could spray a wing and Irmscher bodykit for me at the same time!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2021, 19:23:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2021, 19:24:40
If it's not their wall, then it isn't their problem.

That said they might have helped pick up the bricks :-X
Ah, now, to claim off them, you have to prove their negligence, else its an unforeseen accident, as in the case of my garage door landing on the car of the people living opposite, leaving a nice big dent.  Their insurance had to cough up, and the poor couple lost their no claims  :-[


Now if you have photos of neglect, and can prove beyond reasonable doubt that they knew it was an accident waiting to happen, you may get some traction....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2021, 19:26:12
If noone owns the wall, both parties could be considered negligent...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2021, 19:34:19
Quote from: amba on 10 May 2021, 17:15:08

Seen 2 body shops today for repairs and paintwork and have quotes of all damaged panels at 5K  :o :o or total respray at 7k :o :o :o

Is it worth spending that on an 18 year old car with sub 200k . :-X

If someone else is paying. Yes!  :y

If your paying. No.  :'( 

Unless money is no object and you love your 18 year old Omega like you've never loved anything or anyone before.   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2021, 19:54:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 May 2021, 19:23:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2021, 19:24:40
If it's not their wall, then it isn't their problem.

That said they might have helped pick up the bricks :-X
Ah, now, to claim off them, you have to prove their negligence, else its an unforeseen accident, as in the case of my garage door landing on the car of the people living opposite, leaving a nice big dent.  Their insurance had to cough up, and the poor couple lost their no claims  :-[


Now if you have photos of neglect, and can prove beyond reasonable doubt that they knew it was an accident waiting to happen, you may get some traction....
That could come back to bite you if the deeds prove it was you who was negligent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 May 2021, 20:17:35
Hitched up the caravan up to it & took it back to storage after its service , SWMBO was very impressed with my reversing it back in line amongst the other vans in storage , the only reason I did it so quickly was the fact I was breaking my neck for a piss !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 May 2021, 21:57:24
It appears that I have finally got the French contraption to be oil tight, so I thought I would do an easy little job on the Omega today.
Noticed a knocking sound going over bumps recently, so assumed ball joint.
Took the old one off and it seemed ok, but as I had a new Meyle one in stock I thought I may as well fit it.
Bloody thing took half the day to get back together. Getting the strut to line up to get the ball joint to pop back in, was a near impossibility, but I got there in the end.
Ive done them before with nowhere near as much trouble. Im getting too old. Hurting from head to toe now.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 May 2021, 00:04:01
I’m just wondering how the hell you can do all this whilst working too????. Are you over 40?..👀😂😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 07:55:19
Soon to be 62.  ;D
Finished a run of 5 nightshifts Monday morning. Back in on days at the weekend.
I usually do a lot of hours over several days. Mon - Fri shifts are 15 hours. Weekend shifts are 12 hours. So once Ive done a run of a few shifts I then  have quite a few days off.  :y

Still hurting from head to toe this morning. I really am getting too old for it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 May 2021, 09:21:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 07:55:19
Soon to be 62.  ;D
Finished a run of 5 nightshifts Monday morning. Back in on days at the weekend.
I usually do a lot of hours over several days. Mon - Fri shifts are 15 hours. Weekend shifts are 12 hours. So once Ive done a run of a few shifts I then  have quite a few days off.  :y

Still hurting from head to toe this morning. I really am getting too old for it.  ;D

Me too, creeps up quick :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 May 2021, 09:30:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 07:55:19
Soon to be 62.  ;D
Finished a run of 5 nightshifts Monday morning. Back in on days at the weekend.
I usually do a lot of hours over several days. Mon - Fri shifts are 15 hours. Weekend shifts are 12 hours. So once Ive done a run of a few shifts I then  have quite a few days off.  :y

Still hurting from head to toe this morning. I really am getting too old for it.  ;D
. 

Definitely need to slow down, I went part time at 60 19.5 hours a week in 2014, retired last June best thing I ever did.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 10:31:34
No plans to slow down or retire, until my health makes the decision for me.
Did 69 hours last week, but off from Monday morning until Saturday.
If Im not doing holiday cover I get one clear week off out of four. I end up getting bored and look forward to getting back to work.
Had a health MOT yesterday. Blood sugar spot on, Cholesterol spot on, blood pressure slightly on the high side.
If they had tested the chassis though, I would have failed miserably.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 11:01:49
Hurting from head to toe means you've put the effort in, it won't do you any harm, probably good for you. Think of it as yoga mechanics.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 May 2021, 11:04:33
Best to retire fit & healthy than totally fu**ed I would have thought ! Got to enjoy retirement 😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 11:07:16
Quote from: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 11:01:49
Hurting from head to toe means you've put the effort in, it won't do you any harm, probably good for you. Think of it as yoga mechanics.

I keep telling myself that, but sometimes I cant convince myself.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 11:30:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 May 2021, 21:57:24
It appears that I have finally got the French contraption to be oil tight, so I thought I would do an easy little job on the Omega today.
Noticed a knocking sound going over bumps recently, so assumed ball joint.
Took the old one off and it seemed ok, but as I had a new Meyle one in stock I thought I may as well fit it.
Bloody thing took half the day to get back together. Getting the strut to line up to get the ball joint to pop back in, was a near impossibility, but I got there in the end.
Ive done them before with nowhere near as much trouble. Im getting too old. Hurting from head to toe now.  ::)
Daft brush ;D

If you only jack up one side, the tension in the arb makes it a complete dog to do.

Next time take the weight off both wheels. It really is a five minute job when done smart ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 May 2021, 13:01:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 11:30:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 May 2021, 21:57:24
It appears that I have finally got the French contraption to be oil tight, so I thought I would do an easy little job on the Omega today.
Noticed a knocking sound going over bumps recently, so assumed ball joint.
Took the old one off and it seemed ok, but as I had a new Meyle one in stock I thought I may as well fit it.
Bloody thing took half the day to get back together. Getting the strut to line up to get the ball joint to pop back in, was a near impossibility, but I got there in the end.
Ive done them before with nowhere near as much trouble. Im getting too old. Hurting from head to toe now.  ::)
Daft brush ;D

If you only jack up one side, the tension in the arb makes it a complete dog to do.

Next time take the weight off both wheels. It really is a five minute job when done smart ;)


I find that a bar, long enough to sit on, wedged in the wishbone leaves both hands free to align the parts. When they are aligned you take your weight with your knees and let the tension in the part assemble themselves. Learnt that doing lots of Capri/Escort TCAs. Although the later 'W' shaped ARB does need a ratchet strap to pull the second TCA into alignment with the crossmember
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 May 2021, 13:41:10
Checked the traps and poison under the bonnet of the Tata.

Been clear for a couple of weeks now presumably because the little turds can now find food elsewhere.

I've caught  5 or 6 in total with peanut butter as bait. The little f*uckers cause no end of damage.  :-\ :-\ :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:07:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 11:30:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 May 2021, 21:57:24
It appears that I have finally got the French contraption to be oil tight, so I thought I would do an easy little job on the Omega today.
Noticed a knocking sound going over bumps recently, so assumed ball joint.
Took the old one off and it seemed ok, but as I had a new Meyle one in stock I thought I may as well fit it.
Bloody thing took half the day to get back together. Getting the strut to line up to get the ball joint to pop back in, was a near impossibility, but I got there in the end.
Ive done them before with nowhere near as much trouble. Im getting too old. Hurting from head to toe now.  ::)
Daft brush ;D

If you only jack up one side, the tension in the arb makes it a complete dog to do.

Next time take the weight off both wheels. It really is a five minute job when done smart ;)

I knew I was doing something different to last time. Couldnt think what it was though. ::) ;D
It was an absolute pig of a job.
Turns out the problem as a droplink anyway. Shouldnt have been a smartarse and thought I could diagnose it purely by the sound.  ::)

Nick - Im sure your method would work, but taking the weight with my knees would be a very bad idea without an orthopaedic surgeon in attendance.  ;D


Edit. I actually undid the drop link to take out the anti roll bar tension, which made it a bit easier, but it was still a pita to line the hub and wishbone up with each other.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:10:28
Anyway, its all back together now but will be doing droplinks when new ones arrive.
Next job is to try and cure a slight weep from a joint in the PAS pressure pipe on the Boxster.
£250 for a second hand one will motivate me to do a proper job on that one !  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 15:20:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:10:28
Anyway, its all back together now but will be doing droplinks when new ones arrive.
Next job is to try and cure a slight weep from a joint in the PAS pressure pipe on the Boxster.
£250 for a second hand one will motivate me to do a proper job on that one !  :o
Just fûckin buy one decent car.   :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 15:21:35
Scrap the other three.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:23:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 May 2021, 13:41:10
Checked the traps and poison under the bonnet of the Tata.

Been clear for a couple of weeks now presumably because the little turds can now find food elsewhere.

I've caught  5 or 6 in total with peanut butter as bait. The little f*uckers cause no end of damage.  :-\ :-\ :-\

They do seem to like peanut butter. I caught loads, using it for bait, when they were nesting under my shed a few years back.
They then got baptised in the name of the father etc. for abut 10 minutes.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:25:36
Quote from: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 15:20:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:10:28
Anyway, its all back together now but will be doing droplinks when new ones arrive.
Next job is to try and cure a slight weep from a joint in the PAS pressure pipe on the Boxster.
£250 for a second hand one will motivate me to do a proper job on that one !  :o
Just fûckin buy one decent car.   :)

You sound just like swmbo.  ;D
The only one I would want to be without is the French thing, but I need its MPG for commuting.
Your suggestion would also free up a lot of my time, which would then probably be used up doing DIY, visiting garden centres, and various other shops.  :o :D

Tbh, Im sure the time will come - but not yet.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 15:29:36
You can put the money you spend on parts every week into the tank of your new car. MPG sorted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:46:09
But it would be a tedious little appliance, and that would make me feel like Im already dead.  ;D
Anyway, Ive just realised today is Thursday, not Friday, so I might get the Boxster PAS pipe sorted tomorrow  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 15:49:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:46:09
But it would be a tedious little appliance, and that would make me feel like Im already dead.  ;D
Anyway, Ive just realised today is Thursday, not Friday, so I might get the Boxster PAS pipe sorted tomorrow  ;D
A nice 2.0 diesel astra estate would get you along the road nicely with 165bhp.....and 45mpg. No excuses.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 May 2021, 15:55:58
Quote from: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 15:49:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:46:09
But it would be a tedious little appliance, and that would make me feel like Im already dead.  ;D
Anyway, Ive just realised today is Thursday, not Friday, so I might get the Boxster PAS pipe sorted tomorrow  ;D
A nice 2.0 diesel astra estate would get you along the road nicely with 165bhp.....and 45mpg. No excuses.

It's possible you have already died but just don't know it. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 16:02:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 May 2021, 15:55:58
Quote from: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 15:49:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 15:46:09
But it would be a tedious little appliance, and that would make me feel like Im already dead.  ;D
Anyway, Ive just realised today is Thursday, not Friday, so I might get the Boxster PAS pipe sorted tomorrow  ;D
A nice 2.0 diesel astra estate would get you along the road nicely with 165bhp.....and 45mpg. No excuses.

It's possible you have already died but just don't know it. :)

👻👻👻 🚘 🖕 😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 16:36:13
Drove it to Norwich.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 17:04:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 16:36:13
Drove it to Norwich. Grew two extra fingers, an extra toe, kissed my aunt / sister goodbye and drove back again


Sounds like an average day out in Norwich.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 17:06:21
 :P

Social distancing is certainly easier ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 17:21:18
Bust it.

Chances of me getting home by midnight?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2021, 18:03:51
You bust it or it just spontaneously busted?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 18:23:38
Well, that’s open to debate.

I was in the drivers seat, but would argue it wasn’t my fault
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 May 2021, 18:32:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 18:23:38
Well, that’s open to debate.

I was in the drivers seat, but would argue it wasn’t my fault


So that's a yes.


Have you considered asking Santa for a bike? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 May 2021, 18:50:27
Quote from: Nick W on 13 May 2021, 18:32:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 18:23:38
Well, that’s open to debate.

I was in the drivers seat, but would argue it wasn’t my fault


So that's a yes.


Have you considered asking Santa for a bike? :)

He had a bike ...................  but he melted it.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 19:59:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 17:21:18
Bust it.

Chances of me getting home by midnight?
In the Jaaag? Slim.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 May 2021, 20:07:00
should have used the zafira

that won't break no matter how hard you try  :P

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 21:30:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 May 2021, 20:07:00
should have used the zafira

that won't break no matter how hard you try  :P
I’m sat at Beaconsfield services, waiting for the next relay truck.  Last time I was at these services was when I was letting the battlebus cool after cooking the engine.

Indestructable
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 21:31:11
But hateful
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 21:43:31
Your a long way from home !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 21:45:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 21:43:31
Your a long way from home !
40 minutes in car ;)

Oh wait...   ::)

At least Beaconsfield has a KFC while you're waiting...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2021, 09:31:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 19:59:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 May 2021, 17:21:18
Bust it.

Chances of me getting home by midnight?
In the Jaaag? Slim.
They did manage it. Just. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 May 2021, 09:33:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 21:45:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2021, 21:43:31
Your a long way from home !
40 minutes in car ;)

Oh wait...   ::)

At least Beaconsfield has a KFC while you're waiting...  :D
It does. And I did. And then used the services' "other facilities" shortly afterwards ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2021, 19:04:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2021, 16:36:13
Drove it to Norwich.
And back again.

Still got eight fingers, two thumbs and ten toes. Although I can only count one handed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2021, 18:01:01
Lacked the confidence to take BBP to Londonium tomorrow, so took the shitbox option, which has just been delivered.

The rear discs look comical, like they have fitted penny washers instead ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 May 2021, 18:49:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2021, 18:01:01
Lacked the confidence to take BBP to Londonium tomorrow, so took the shitbox option, which has just been delivered.

The rear discs look comical, like they have fitted penny washers instead ;D

280mm rear discs on the Zafira  :D

only 6mm smaller than Omega  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 May 2021, 19:18:19
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2021, 18:49:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2021, 18:01:01
Lacked the confidence to take BBP to Londonium tomorrow, so took the shitbox option, which has just been delivered.

The rear discs look comical, like they have fitted penny washers instead ;D

280mm rear discs on the Zafira  :D

only 6mm smaller than Omega  :-\
I'm guessing he's not talking about the zaffy, I doubt that would have been 'delivered'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 May 2021, 19:32:37
Quote from: STEMO on 17 May 2021, 19:18:19
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 May 2021, 18:49:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2021, 18:01:01
Lacked the confidence to take BBP to Londonium tomorrow, so took the shitbox option, which has just been delivered.

The rear discs look comical, like they have fitted penny washers instead ;D

280mm rear discs on the Zafira  :D

only 6mm smaller than Omega  :-\
I'm guessing he's not talking about the zaffy, I doubt that would have been 'delivered'.
I was being facetious
hence i highlighted his text  ;)
excuse my weird sense of humour  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2021, 17:27:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 May 2021, 18:01:01
Lacked the confidence to take BBP to Londonium tomorrow, so took the shitbox option, which has just been delivered.

The rear discs look comical, like they have fitted penny washers instead ;D
Just looked up the retail price for said shitbox, a Vauxhall 208 Elite Nav Premium. £20k.  Jesus wept.

When did cars get this expensive?  And shit?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2021, 21:43:46
2009.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2021, 18:02:30
Need to go back to Londonium again, due to yet another shitty, crappy, unreliable Cisco server PSU failing. 3rd this week.

Need to decide, BBP or a shitbox.  Am I confident in the BBP?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2021, 18:11:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2021, 18:02:30
Need to go back to Londonium again, due to yet another shitty, crappy, unreliable Cisco server PSU failing. 3rd this week.

Need to decide, BBP or a shitbox.  Am I confident in the BBP?
Just squeeze your bulk into the shit box and stop moaning  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2021, 18:13:49
And, while we are on the subject of transport, here is a snippet from sky business news today:

That left the company as an infrastructure investment business, financing and managing projects under the then-Labour government's Private Finance Initiative, including running the highly-regarded Chiltern Railways service into Marylebone.

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 May 2021, 18:54:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2021, 18:02:30
Need to go back to Londonium again, due to yet another shitty, crappy, unreliable Cisco server PSU failing. 3rd this week.

Need to decide, BBP or a shitbox.  Am I confident in the BBP?
. 

Throw a sickie , take the Jag for a spin & thrash it, if it survives have a couple of pints job done , work is never that important..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 May 2021, 19:01:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2021, 18:02:30
Need to go back to Londonium again, due to yet another shitty, crappy, unreliable Cisco server PSU failing. 3rd this week.

Cisco Server? One of those rebadged Dell's that they rebadge and tell you it's an Appliance?

As far as Cisco routers (*) and switches go, I could count the amount of switches and routers i've replaced due to failed PSU's in the last 25 or so years on one hand and i'd say pretty much all of them failed because they got too hot (which is always down to an installation issue - poor airflow in cabinet / comms room - New builds hate installing AC as it messes with the Green credentials of the build). I can't say the same for the total POS HPE Aruba and HPE Comware switches in the past 5 years though.... Thank God the M versions were bought with dual PSU's....

....Still, keeps me employed and paid so I guess every cloud has a silver lining!  ;D


* OK i'll admit the C891's can be a bit shitty if they build up any static  :-X and the 6509's can sometimes get their knickers in a knot when the Supervisor board wont release the power to other boards in the chassis.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 May 2021, 19:57:31
Quote from: Rangie on 19 May 2021, 18:54:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2021, 18:02:30
Need to go back to Londonium again, due to yet another shitty, crappy, unreliable Cisco server PSU failing. 3rd this week.

Need to decide, BBP or a shitbox.  Am I confident in the BBP?
. 

Throw a sickie , take the Jag for a spin & thrash it, if it survives have a couple of pints job done , work is never that important..👍
Spoken like a true civil servant  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2021, 20:08:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 May 2021, 19:57:31
Quote from: Rangie on 19 May 2021, 18:54:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2021, 18:02:30
Need to go back to Londonium again, due to yet another shitty, crappy, unreliable Cisco server PSU failing. 3rd this week.

Need to decide, BBP or a shitbox.  Am I confident in the BBP?
. 

Throw a sickie , take the Jag for a spin & thrash it, if it survives have a couple of pints job done , work is never that important..👍
Spoken like a true civil servant  ::)
Knob 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 May 2021, 23:47:04
Quote from: STEMO on 19 May 2021, 20:08:15
Knob

I wonder what it said pre-edit   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 May 2021, 07:10:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 May 2021, 23:47:04
Quote from: STEMO on 19 May 2021, 20:08:15
Knob

I wonder what it said pre-edit   ;D
Well it certainly wasn't 'big knob'  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2021, 09:24:23
Quote from: STEMO on 19 May 2021, 18:13:49
including running the highly-regarded Chiltern Railways service into Marylebone.
I've been a semi regular user of that service forever, both on Aylesbury <> Marylebone and Bicester/Banbury <> Marylebone, and not sure I can ever recall it being on time.  Admittedly, 95% of the time its never more than 15 minutes late, so they don't have to class it as late.  Additionally, its never been more than 3hrs late for me.

However, I do object to paying about £90 (including parking) and not even getting a seat.  I even recall spending a journey with several other blokes in the crapper cubicle due to a lack of standing space.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2021, 09:33:12
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 May 2021, 19:01:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 May 2021, 18:02:30
Need to go back to Londonium again, due to yet another shitty, crappy, unreliable Cisco server PSU failing. 3rd this week.

Cisco Server? One of those rebadged Dell's that they rebadge and tell you it's an Appliance?

As far as Cisco routers (*) and switches go, I could count the amount of switches and routers i've replaced due to failed PSU's in the last 25 or so years on one hand and i'd say pretty much all of them failed because they got too hot (which is always down to an installation issue - poor airflow in cabinet / comms room - New builds hate installing AC as it messes with the Green credentials of the build). I can't say the same for the total POS HPE Aruba and HPE Comware switches in the past 5 years though.... Thank God the M versions were bought with dual PSU's....

....Still, keeps me employed and paid so I guess every cloud has a silver lining!  ;D


* OK i'll admit the C891's can be a bit shitty if they build up any static  :-X and the 6509's can sometimes get their knickers in a knot when the Supervisor board wont release the power to other boards in the chassis.
They do their own now, after rebadging HP Proliants and then Dell Poweredge.  And they are monumentally shite with a massive failure rate (like >20% a year).

And, I discovered this week, if you use the official cable management arm, you can't replace one of the hot plug PSUs without disconnecting the cable management arm, thus unplugging the other PSU.  Talk about not thinking that one through.

Generally, I've found their switches and routers to be pretty reliable, including our creaky 6509s ;D.  Although one of our Nexus 5000s ate 3 fans in a fortnight a few weeks ago.

We went through a stage of 40Gb SFP's failing, both in the Cisco servers and in the Nexus.  But hardly surprising, as they are too hot to handle after they have been inserted for more than a day or so.  No wonder Cisco put those rubber handles on ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right and an effect of the left rear corner dipping left, creating a crabbing effect. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized. I removed the caliper from its carrier and tried to free it. After applying brake pressure, clamping back in and repeating many times, it moves about 5mm. No amount of Plus Gas was going to shift it. I'll get one off a breaker on Monday and clean it up and change the seals if necessary, ready to swap them over.
Hopefully it won't be howling a gale and pissing down like it was yesterday when I was working on it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 May 2021, 11:25:11
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right and an effect of the left rear corner dipping left, creating a crabbing effect. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized. I removed the caliper from its carrier and tried to free it. After applying brake pressure, clamping back in and repeating many times, it moves about 5mm. No amount of Plus Gas was going to shift it. I'll get one off a breaker on Monday and clean it up and change the seals if necessary, ready to swap them over.
Hopefully it won't be howling a gale and pissing down like it was yesterday when I was working on it.  ::)


Have you priced a replacement, exchange caliper? You could have the job done before lunch today.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 11:45:17
Quote from: Nick W on 22 May 2021, 11:25:11
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right and an effect of the left rear corner dipping left, creating a crabbing effect. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized. I removed the caliper from its carrier and tried to free it. After applying brake pressure, clamping back in and repeating many times, it moves about 5mm. No amount of Plus Gas was going to shift it. I'll get one off a breaker on Monday and clean it up and change the seals if necessary, ready to swap them over.
Hopefully it won't be howling a gale and pissing down like it was yesterday when I was working on it.  ::)


Have you priced a replacement, exchange caliper? You could have the job done before lunch today.

I had a quick look on ECP and with their discount code it comes in at around £122. They are refurbished units so it carries a £29.99 surcharge. The guy who lives opposite me works there so I might ask what he can get one for and add a drink on to the price for him.  :-\  Not like the old days when we had a load of motor factors near to us.  :(  The breaker (ASM) is within a mile of my house but I also realise that I could be picking up a part equally as shite as the one on there (for under £30). I would much rather put a shiny exchange caliper on there.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2021, 13:17:50
Might be prudent to do both...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 22 May 2021, 20:27:21
£122 for a re-furbished Corsa caliper :o :o A couple of years ago I bought a brand new front caliper for my V70 for just over £40 and that included shipping/delivery from Germany!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 23:08:54
Quote from: BazaJT on 22 May 2021, 20:27:21
£122 for a re-furbished Corsa caliper :o :o A couple of years ago I bought a brand new front caliper for my V70 for just over £40 and that included shipping/delivery from Germany!

Just came across brake parts website. Refurbed front left caliper ( Bosch ZOH 54/22) for £57.10 + £5 delivery. About the cheapest I've seen so far.  :-\

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2021, 13:17:50
Might be prudent to do both...

Normally I would agree but the car is only used locally and does minimal miles. My daughter now owns one of my 70 plate bmw's as her main car as I gave it to her when I retired early in December.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2021, 06:59:53
I'll bet she's very fond of daddy  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 May 2021, 07:12:36
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2021, 06:59:53
I'll bet she's very fond of daddy  ;D

 ;D  :y

I'll be paying for the servicing as well, otherwise she'd just keep driving it without ever checking it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2021, 10:05:19
When my dad retired, all I got was a thick ear ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 May 2021, 10:56:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2021, 10:05:19
When my dad retired, all I got was a thick ear ;D
               What?...Paradise, I got my ears torn off and my fingers crushed.🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2021, 12:18:43
I got murdered, killed dead.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 May 2021, 13:00:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2021, 10:05:19
When my dad retired, all I got was a thick ear ;D

Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 May 2021, 10:56:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2021, 10:05:19
When my dad retired, all I got was a thick ear ;D
What?...Paradise, I got my ears torn off and my fingers crushed.🤣

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2021, 12:18:43
I got murdered, killed dead.  ;D

Blimey, I got off lightly by getting nothing then.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 May 2021, 16:37:15
My old man is still going, horrible evil bastard haven't spoken for over 20 years now & doubt if we ever will.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 24 May 2021, 10:18:38
Quote from: Rangie on 23 May 2021, 16:37:15
My old man is still going, horrible evil bastard haven't spoken for over 20 years now & doubt if we ever will.

 Made you the man you are,, from a different times..  Don't let hate, rule you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2021, 12:30:33
Quote from: Rangie on 23 May 2021, 16:37:15
haven't spoken for over 20 years now & doubt if we ever will.
Me too, but thats because my old man is 21yrs gone ;D

Miss the old sod, still think of him every day, and still use all his put-downs ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 24 May 2021, 12:45:43
Finally getting towards the end of removing rhe underseal of the project Golf.

If nothing else, I now know I'm getting a spit for the enxt car I restore...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 May 2021, 14:14:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2021, 12:30:33
Quote from: Rangie on 23 May 2021, 16:37:15
haven't spoken for over 20 years now & doubt if we ever will.
Me too, but thats because my old man is 21yrs gone ;D

Miss the old sod, still think of him every day, and still use all his put-downs ;D
Getting on for five years here...  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2021, 15:01:46
Fixed a slight weep from a PAS pipe on the Boxster using Tiger seal.  :D
The pipes tend to be priced at £200+ for used ones.
Who said Porsches are expensive to run ?  ;D
It may not be a permanent fix, but should get through the MOT. Then at a time that suits me I can remove the pipe (which I think involves removing the steering rack, sideways out through the wheelarch) and get a proper fix done by a local hydraulic hose specialist.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 May 2021, 15:14:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2021, 15:01:46
Fixed a slight weep from a PAS pipe on the Boxster using Tiger seal.  :D
The pipes tend to be priced at £200+ for used ones.
Who said Porsches are expensive to run ?  ;D
It may not be a permanent fix, but should get through the MOT. Then at a time that suits me I can remove the pipe (which I think involves removing the steering rack, sideways out through the wheelarch) and get a proper fix done by a local hydraulic hose specialist.


you know you'll get black balled by other Porsche owners for even considering either of those fixes? They will have kept their own knackered hoses to administer the beating
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 May 2021, 16:12:08
Driven the Subaru down to Croydon got a bit of paperwork to sort on the house we are selling, first run out in it for a while usually use the Range Rover forgot how well this vehicle performs really have to keep your eyes on the speedo, not much difference in fuel consumption to the RR though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2021, 17:22:20
Bust it. Again. FFS.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 May 2021, 17:29:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2021, 17:22:20
Bust it. Again. FFS.
. 


Oh dear maybe time for it to go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 May 2021, 17:49:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2021, 17:22:20
Bust it. Again. FFS.
you should have fixed it right the first time  ::)

or didn't you have cable ties and gaffer tape  ;D  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2021, 21:27:00
He needs to buy a Lexus. Not very exciting to drive, but they dont tend to fall apart.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 May 2021, 19:01:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Good job you're not tight, or that might hurt  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 May 2021, 20:31:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D


Some of it will work. For a while. It will also look and drive like a taxi. It probably was a taxi until the maintenance became uneconomical ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 May 2021, 22:27:06
Quote from: Nick W on 25 May 2021, 20:31:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D


Some of it will work. For a while. It will also look and drive like a taxi. It probably was a taxi until the maintenance became uneconomical ;D

Oooo bitch!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 May 2021, 23:43:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D

Another £79.24 and he could have a Boxster.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 May 2021, 02:01:51
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 25 May 2021, 22:27:06
Quote from: Nick W on 25 May 2021, 20:31:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D


Some of it will work. For a while. It will also look and drive like a taxi. It probably was a taxi until the maintenance became uneconomical ;D

Oooo bitch!  ;D
I didn't hear that behind the double glazing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 May 2021, 09:32:57
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 May 2021, 23:43:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D

Another £79.24 and he could have a pile of parts that might once have been a Boxster.  ;D


FTFY :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2021, 10:14:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 May 2021, 23:43:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D

Another £79.24 and he could have a Boxster.  ;D
My hair is falling out without having a it blown in the wind ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2021, 10:15:17
Quote from: STEMO on 25 May 2021, 19:01:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Good job you're not tight, or that might hurt  ;D
Or I can buy a pair of 2nd hand ones of egay for a mere £1600 + £95 p&p

No idea what that seller is smoking.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 May 2021, 13:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2021, 10:14:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 May 2021, 23:43:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D

Another £79.24 and he could have a Boxster.  ;D
My hair is falling out without having a it blown in the wind ;D

Mines long gone, so Im well past having to worry about it.  ;D
You do like to go round corners fast though, and its a superb car for that, for a reasonable price.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 May 2021, 15:01:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 May 2021, 13:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2021, 10:14:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 May 2021, 23:43:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D

Another £79.24 and he could have a Boxster.  ;D
My hair is falling out without having a it blown in the wind ;D

Mines long gone, so Im well past having to worry about it.  ;D
You do like to go round corners fast though, and its a superb car for that, for a reasonable price.  ;)
Take no notice, Albs, I'm sure you look very cool  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 May 2021, 15:11:32
I stopped thinking about how I look about 20 years ago. Not much choice tbh.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2021, 17:32:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 May 2021, 13:38:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2021, 10:14:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 May 2021, 23:43:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2021, 20:18:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 May 2021, 18:11:20
Looking forward to paying £1820.76 for a new indicator bulb.  Once I prove it is the bulb.
Is that pre or post discount :-\

You do realise that you can buy a working S Class for that?  ;D

Another £79.24 and he could have a Boxster.  ;D
My hair is falling out without having a it blown in the wind ;D

Mines long gone, so Im well past having to worry about it.  ;D
You do like to go round corners fast though, and its a superb car for that, for a reasonable price.  ;)
Only Boxster I've driven was a 2004 vintage.  It didn't excite me like I expected it to, and ultimately left me disappointed.  So I kept my money.

It means that boat has sailed, as now need some level of practicality, being old and decrepid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 26 May 2021, 17:45:54
Discovered a new repro rear valance for the Golf is not too expensive. Took great delight in cutting the old knackered one off. Should have joined the fire brigade...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 09:15:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized.........

Had the Corsa to look at yesterday so I revisited the non-working front left caliper. Undone the flexi to rigid pipe connection and realised I'd mis-diagnosed the problem. No fluid coming from ABS pump to front left caliper. Careless, incomplete diagnoses from me the first time around.  :-[
A quick google and hundreds of posts came up, suggesting that it's a very common fault. So common that the part had to be redesigned to eliminate the flaw. Doesn't look that difficult a job to change, and if the part number matches or you change just the pump part, just a good bleed and away you go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 May 2021, 10:03:17
Hopefully a cheaper fix than a new/refurb caliper anyway.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 May 2021, 10:21:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 09:15:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized.........

Had the Corsa to look at yesterday so I revisited the non-working front left caliper. Undone the flexi to rigid pipe connection and realised I'd mis-diagnosed the problem. No fluid coming from ABS pump to front left caliper. Careless, incomplete diagnoses from me the first time around.  :-[
A quick google and hundreds of posts came up, suggesting that it's a very common fault. So common that the part had to be redesigned to eliminate the flaw. Doesn't look that difficult a job to change, and if the part number matches or you change just the pump part, just a good bleed and away you go.

That's a sign of poor maintenance (lack of brake fluid changes), usually a tap of the ABS module frees the piston, then fresh fluid sorts it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 27 May 2021, 11:20:22
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 May 2021, 10:21:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 09:15:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized.........

Had the Corsa to look at yesterday so I revisited the non-working front left caliper. Undone the flexi to rigid pipe connection and realised I'd mis-diagnosed the problem. No fluid coming from ABS pump to front left caliper. Careless, incomplete diagnoses from me the first time around.  :-[
A quick google and hundreds of posts came up, suggesting that it's a very common fault. So common that the part had to be redesigned to eliminate the flaw. Doesn't look that difficult a job to change, and if the part number matches or you change just the pump part, just a good bleed and away you go.

That's a sign of poor maintenance (lack of brake fluid changes), usually a tap of the ABS module frees the piston, then fresh fluid sorts it
<thinking cap on> I wonder whether a brake test on a loose surface / activation of the ABS would shake the ABS enough to free the stuck piston?  :-\ (on a private road at walking pace obviously)</thinking cap off>
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 12:07:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 May 2021, 10:21:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 09:15:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized.........

Had the Corsa to look at yesterday so I revisited the non-working front left caliper. Undone the flexi to rigid pipe connection and realised I'd mis-diagnosed the problem. No fluid coming from ABS pump to front left caliper. Careless, incomplete diagnoses from me the first time around.  :-[
A quick google and hundreds of posts came up, suggesting that it's a very common fault. So common that the part had to be redesigned to eliminate the flaw. Doesn't look that difficult a job to change, and if the part number matches or you change just the pump part, just a good bleed and away you go.

That's a sign of poor maintenance (lack of brake fluid changes), usually a tap of the ABS module frees the piston, then fresh fluid sorts it

Fluid is very dark and never been changed. That was one of the jobs that I had the car over our house for.  :y  I'd just done the oil and coolant change when they mentioned the brakes.
Interesting about tapping the pump, I did give it a quick couple of taps with a nylon mallet but maybe the shock of a light hammer will do it. Thanks for the tip.  :y
As previously mentioned, the service history on this car is dire, so I have to grab it for inspection whenever I get a chance.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 May 2021, 13:23:03
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 12:07:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 May 2021, 10:21:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 09:15:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized.........

Had the Corsa to look at yesterday so I revisited the non-working front left caliper. Undone the flexi to rigid pipe connection and realised I'd mis-diagnosed the problem. No fluid coming from ABS pump to front left caliper. Careless, incomplete diagnoses from me the first time around.  :-[
A quick google and hundreds of posts came up, suggesting that it's a very common fault. So common that the part had to be redesigned to eliminate the flaw. Doesn't look that difficult a job to change, and if the part number matches or you change just the pump part, just a good bleed and away you go.

That's a sign of poor maintenance (lack of brake fluid changes), usually a tap of the ABS module frees the piston, then fresh fluid sorts it

Fluid is very dark and never been changed. That was one of the jobs that I had the car over our house for.  :y  I'd just done the oil and coolant change when they mentioned the brakes.
Interesting about tapping the pump, I did give it a quick couple of taps with a nylon mallet but maybe the shock of a light hammer will do it. Thanks for the tip.  :y
As previously mentioned, the service history on this car is dire, so I have to grab it for inspection whenever I get a chance.  :)

No point in doing it until there is fresh fluid (all the circuits that are operational), you can get somebody to press the pedal, with the caliper bleed nipple open, whilst coaxing the module with a hammer close to the associated pipe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 13:37:29
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 May 2021, 13:23:03
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 12:07:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 May 2021, 10:21:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 May 2021, 09:15:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2021, 10:28:52
My daughter mentioned that the Corsa was acting strangely when braking. A quick test drive revealed a pulling to the right. Suspecting a lazy front left caliper I whipped the wheel off to check, and found the caliper piston seized.........

Had the Corsa to look at yesterday so I revisited the non-working front left caliper. Undone the flexi to rigid pipe connection and realised I'd mis-diagnosed the problem. No fluid coming from ABS pump to front left caliper. Careless, incomplete diagnoses from me the first time around.  :-[
A quick google and hundreds of posts came up, suggesting that it's a very common fault. So common that the part had to be redesigned to eliminate the flaw. Doesn't look that difficult a job to change, and if the part number matches or you change just the pump part, just a good bleed and away you go.

That's a sign of poor maintenance (lack of brake fluid changes), usually a tap of the ABS module frees the piston, then fresh fluid sorts it

Fluid is very dark and never been changed. That was one of the jobs that I had the car over our house for.  :y  I'd just done the oil and coolant change when they mentioned the brakes.
Interesting about tapping the pump, I did give it a quick couple of taps with a nylon mallet but maybe the shock of a light hammer will do it. Thanks for the tip.  :y
As previously mentioned, the service history on this car is dire, so I have to grab it for inspection whenever I get a chance.  :)

No point in doing it until there is fresh fluid (all the circuits that are operational), you can get somebody to press the pedal, with the caliper bleed nipple open, whilst coaxing the module with a hammer close to the associated pipe.

The plan was to use my Eezibleed on the working circuits to get fresh fluid in before changing the ABS pump. I'll still do that before tapping the pump though as at least if it does free it up it's got fresh fluid pushing past it. Thanks for the tip, fingers crossed.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 17:00:17
Found a breaker is an Indian indicator :)

But when I managed to contact them, they wanted £800, so I passed on it :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2021, 17:02:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 17:00:17
Found a breaker is an Indian indicator :)

But when I managed to contact them, they wanted £800, so I passed on it :(
In English, please  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2021, 17:04:12
He's bought another Zafira on principle.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 17:09:12
Quote from: STEMO on 27 May 2021, 17:02:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 17:00:17
Found a breaker is an Indian indicator :)

But when I managed to contact them, they wanted £800, so I passed on it :(
In English, please  ;D
Just do the needful, and revert in any case.


is obviously means with. But Steve Jobs is a moron.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 May 2021, 17:18:06
May help? 


They can be replaced. It'll be a matter of taking the headlamp unit off, heating it gently and prising it apart and replacing the part. I suspect it won't even be the LED itself, it'll be a solder joint which will have been heated and come apart either on the LED itself or a PCB it's fitted to.

Obviously a main dealer won't go anywhere this sort of thing and can only quote on a replacement unit. I'd be pushing for them to sort this out.
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Ive had same problem ,but i took it apart and went over the pc board and found a dry joint near the 6 pin led conector , soldered it up and now the indicator works fine , so 2p of solder an some elbow grease saved me alot of money
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Hi , am new , had same problem with front indicator so i took it apart , and found were the 6 pin plug goes to the circuit board there were a couple of dry joints on the micro resistors , i resoldered them and evrything is back working so for 2p of solder and a bit of elbow grease saved me money, just got to reseal the headlight cover and put it back in the car witch takes longer to do than to fix it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 May 2021, 17:18:56
I took this from a forum :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2021, 17:35:52
Sounds the kind of job Jaime would be up for, and very capable of doing  :y
And pity the jag forumites if it works  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2021, 17:38:11
https://www.jaginfo.org/threads/jaguar-xf-front-indicator-not-working.43410/page-3
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 17:59:14
Indeed, if drying it out doesn't work, I will be pulling it apart.

Due to the ball ache removing the headlight, if I could get one for £200-£300, I'd buy one and fit it, and repair the old one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 18:01:06
And my current thought is there might be a small driver inside low down, that has got wet.

Although there might not be a driver in the lamp, as the CJB defo has output drivers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 27 May 2021, 18:02:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 18:01:06
And my current thought is there might be a small driver inside low down, that has got wet.

Although there might not be a driver in the lamp, as the CJB defo has output drivers.

I knew you should have bought an E class ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 18:03:36
Quote from: Auto Addict on 27 May 2021, 18:02:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2021, 18:01:06
And my current thought is there might be a small driver inside low down, that has got wet.

Although there might not be a driver in the lamp, as the CJB defo has output drivers.

I knew you should have bought an E class ::)
//TB checks if he still has a hole up his arse.


It appears I do, so not getting an E class yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2021, 18:04:39
Drove to work with the top down, Bob Seger on the stereo, and the wind on my *hair.

* Both of them   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2021, 18:14:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2021, 18:04:39
Drove to work with the top down, Bob Seger on the stereo, and the wind on my *hair.

* Both of them   ;D
Did you forget your pants?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 May 2021, 18:19:03
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2021, 18:04:39
Drove to work with the top down, Bob Seger on the stereo, and the wind on my *hair.

* Both of them   ;D


Presumably you are now saving all your pennies to buy a proper Porsche? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2021, 18:21:32
Quote from: Nick W on 27 May 2021, 18:19:03
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2021, 18:04:39
Drove to work with the top down, Bob Seger on the stereo, and the wind on my *hair.

* Both of them   ;D


Presumably you are now saving all your pennies to buy a proper Porsche? :)
935 or a 962?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 May 2021, 18:49:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2021, 18:21:32
Quote from: Nick W on 27 May 2021, 18:19:03
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2021, 18:04:39
Drove to work with the top down, Bob Seger on the stereo, and the wind on my *hair.

* Both of them   ;D


Presumably you are now saving all your pennies to buy a proper Porsche? :)
935 or a 962?


Beetle
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2021, 21:45:09
Quote from: Nick W on 27 May 2021, 18:49:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2021, 18:21:32
Quote from: Nick W on 27 May 2021, 18:19:03
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 May 2021, 18:04:39
Drove to work with the top down, Bob Seger on the stereo, and the wind on my *hair.

* Both of them   ;D


Presumably you are now saving all your pennies to buy a proper Porsche? :)
935 or a 962?


Beetle
In which case I would probably keep the Boxter ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 May 2021, 14:39:56
Started refurbishing some standard calipers ready to remove the 6 Pot Brembo's and associated bits of the Silver car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 29 May 2021, 14:48:01
Changed the oil & filter on the Subaru , such an easy vehicle to work on, while under it checked for any sign of leakages none at all absolutely bone dry & clean as a whistle now on 45,123 miles low for a 2005 year, SWMBO is still adamant she wants a Toyota Aygo will wait & see..😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 18:57:33
Visited a chap in Brackley for a quick Tech II session on the project car  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 May 2021, 19:04:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 18:57:33
Visited a chap in Brackley for a quick Tech II session on the project car  :y
Was this chap muttering about f*ckin tatas  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 19:12:37
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2021, 19:04:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 18:57:33
Visited a chap in Brackley for a quick Tech II session on the project car  :y
Was this chap muttering about f*ckin tatas  ;D
He may have mentioned something  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 May 2021, 19:17:29
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 19:12:37
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2021, 19:04:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 18:57:33
Visited a chap in Brackley for a quick Tech II session on the project car  :y
Was this chap muttering about f*ckin tatas  ;D
He may have mentioned something  ::)
Was there a smell of headlight coming from the oven?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2021, 20:29:02
No headlight pie today
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2021, 20:30:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 18:57:33
Visited a chap in Brackley for a quick Tech II session on the project car  :y
As always, good to see you.  Another 5 minute job turned out to be much longer.  I swear you are jinxed ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 May 2021, 20:33:26
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2021, 19:17:29
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 19:12:37
Quote from: STEMO on 29 May 2021, 19:04:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 18:57:33
Visited a chap in Brackley for a quick Tech II session on the project car  :y
Was this chap muttering about f*ckin tatas  ;D
He may have mentioned something  ::)
Was there a smell of headlight coming from the oven?  ;D


Or a whiff of gas from the garage?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 May 2021, 22:04:02
I can see one of two things happening with the headlight unit.
One: It will be removed, cooked, fixed and replaced.
Two: It will be removed, cooked, not fixed and will leave a substantial dent in the kitchen wall.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 May 2021, 22:32:11
just fit that spare Zafira headlight too it
couple of cable ties and some BLACK gaffa tape (so it matches the rest of the BBP's paintwork)
should "only take 8 minutes including T break "
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 16:05:11
Replaced o/s/f droplink on the Omega as it had a split boot. Annoying knocking noise now gone.
Cleaned  / rustproofed and undersealed a couple of small areas where underseal ahd been damaged while I was down there.
Then mowed front and rear lawns, and thats my batteries run out for the day.
Spot of lunch and a cold beer on its way.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 May 2021, 16:51:21
Drove it to work and back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 30 May 2021, 17:11:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 16:05:11
Replaced o/s/f droplink on the Omega as it had a split boot. Annoying knocking noise now gone.
Cleaned  / rustproofed and undersealed a couple of small areas where underseal ahd been damaged while I was down there.
Then mowed front and rear lawns, and thats my batteries run out for the day.
Spot of lunch and a cold beer on its way.  :)
Does the clit double up as a Flymo? ;) I have a Flymo Easyglide 300. Biggest heap of shit i've ever bought.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 May 2021, 17:32:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2021, 20:30:52
Quote from: VXL V6 on 29 May 2021, 18:57:33
Visited a chap in Brackley for a quick Tech II session on the project car  :y
As always, good to see you.  Another 5 minute job turned out to be much longer.  I swear you are jinxed ;D
CANBus disconnection issues 'r' us  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 21:57:50
Quote from: ronnyd on 30 May 2021, 17:11:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 16:05:11
Replaced o/s/f droplink on the Omega as it had a split boot. Annoying knocking noise now gone.
Cleaned  / rustproofed and undersealed a couple of small areas where underseal ahd been damaged while I was down there.
Then mowed front and rear lawns, and thats my batteries run out for the day.
Spot of lunch and a cold beer on its way.  :)
Does the clit double up as a Flymo? ;) I have a Flymo Easyglide 300. Biggest heap of shit i've ever bought.  >:(

Have had the same electric mower, of a brand I cant even remember for at least 15 years now. It makes the grass shorter when I move it over it, and thats the extent of my gardening knowledge.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 30 May 2021, 22:01:39
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 21:57:50
Quote from: ronnyd on 30 May 2021, 17:11:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 16:05:11
Replaced o/s/f droplink on the Omega as it had a split boot. Annoying knocking noise now gone.
Cleaned  / rustproofed and undersealed a couple of small areas where underseal ahd been damaged while I was down there.
Then mowed front and rear lawns, and thats my batteries run out for the day.
Spot of lunch and a cold beer on its way.  :)
Does the clit double up as a Flymo? ;) I have a Flymo Easyglide 300. Biggest heap of shit i've ever bought.  >:(

Have had the same electric mower, of a brand I cant even remember for at least 15 years now. It makes the grass shorter when I move it over it, and thats the extent of my gardening knowledge.  :)
I'll give you the benefit of my knowledge, Albs. Have two nice young lads call round, dig up all of your grass and replace it with decking/flags/block paving. Then spend your time doing something else  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 May 2021, 22:20:09
I thought  Albs brought one of them  autonomous mowers clicky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBCLx3Upwc)   that you just leave too it  :-\
surely you don't have to get a manual mower out too  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 22:49:23
Quote from: STEMO on 30 May 2021, 22:01:39
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 21:57:50
Quote from: ronnyd on 30 May 2021, 17:11:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 16:05:11
Replaced o/s/f droplink on the Omega as it had a split boot. Annoying knocking noise now gone.
Cleaned  / rustproofed and undersealed a couple of small areas where underseal ahd been damaged while I was down there.
Then mowed front and rear lawns, and thats my batteries run out for the day.
Spot of lunch and a cold beer on its way.  :)
Does the clit double up as a Flymo? ;) I have a Flymo Easyglide 300. Biggest heap of shit i've ever bought.  >:(

Have had the same electric mower, of a brand I cant even remember for at least 15 years now. It makes the grass shorter when I move it over it, and thats the extent of my gardening knowledge.  :)
I'll give you the benefit of my knowledge, Albs. Have two nice young lads call round, dig up all of your grass and replace it with decking/flags/block paving. Then spend your time doing something else  :y

I usually cut the grass about once a year. Swmbo does it, and everything else gardening related the rest of the time.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 22:51:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 May 2021, 22:20:09
I thought  Albs brought one of them  autonomous mowers clicky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBCLx3Upwc)   that you just leave too it  :-\
surely you don't have to get a manual mower out too  ::)

A place near where I work has one of those on the go every morning when Im on my way home from work. Im just waiting for its ECU to malfunction and send it onto the road when a truck id passing by.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 May 2021, 22:57:38
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 May 2021, 22:51:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 30 May 2021, 22:20:09
I thought  Albs brought one of them  autonomous mowers clicky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBCLx3Upwc)   that you just leave too it  :-\
surely you don't have to get a manual mower out too  ::)

A place near where I work has one of those on the go every morning when Im on my way home from work. Im just waiting for its ECU to malfunction and send it onto the road when a truck id passing by.  ;D
clearly you didn't click the link  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 May 2021, 22:59:46
 ;D if only he knew someone who had one...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 May 2021, 23:03:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 May 2021, 22:59:46
;D if only he knew someone who had one...  ::)

I though he did  :-\
or has the good lady of the house followed my turtle soup recipe  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 May 2021, 11:57:59
Ive now clicked on the link.  ;D
Thats a monster !  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 May 2021, 17:02:28
Sorted my towbar out on the Range Rover ( detachable) would not detach thank goodness for you tube, all done worst bit was removing the spare wheel, it's extremely heavy hopefully a bit of maintenance each time its used will prevent this happening again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 May 2021, 17:12:08
Had a flat tyre on the Mondeo this morning, so pulled the wheel off to find a dirty gurt nail.  >:(

Trip to the local tyre shop tomorrow.....  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 May 2021, 17:34:24
Quote from: Rangie on 31 May 2021, 17:02:28
Sorted my towbar out on the Range Rover ( detachable) would not detach thank goodness for you tube, all done worst bit was removing the spare wheel, it's extremely heavy hopefully a bit of maintenance each time its used will prevent this happening again.
It's a service item on those. Plenty of well documented failures because they haven't been properly serviced. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 May 2021, 17:41:34
It nearly made a 90 miles trip without the inidcator packing up.  I did about 60 miles before giving up the ghost.

Headlight had quite heavy condensation inside again this morning, which has now disappeared in this sun.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 May 2021, 18:45:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 May 2021, 17:41:34
It nearly made a 90 miles trip without the inidcator packing up.  I did about 60 miles before giving up the ghost.

Headlight had quite heavy condensation inside again this morning, which has now disappeared in this sun.
Maybe it needs a little controlled explosion to force the moisture out  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 01 June 2021, 02:23:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 May 2021, 17:41:34
It nearly made a 90 miles trip without the inidcator packing up.  I did about 60 miles before giving up the ghost.

Headlight had quite heavy condensation inside again this morning, which has now disappeared in this sun.
Do they fit the same component to BMWs & Audis?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 01 June 2021, 07:57:27
Quote from: Andy H on 01 June 2021, 02:23:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 May 2021, 17:41:34
It nearly made a 90 miles trip without the inidcator packing up.  I did about 60 miles before giving up the ghost.

Headlight had quite heavy condensation inside again this morning, which has now disappeared in this sun.
Do they fit the same component to BMWs & Audis?

Due to complaints, now an optional extra.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2021, 10:42:25
Took the car for accident repair thanks to an older lady who cant use her mirrors before changing lane
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2021, 11:23:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2021, 10:42:25
Took the car for accident repair thanks to an older lady who cant use her mirrors before changing lane
Not the Midlife Crisis?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 June 2021, 11:33:35
Fitted a new (remanufactured) ABS Pump to my daughters Corsa. Giving the old one a few resonating taps didn't free it up unfortunately. Flushed the brake fluid on it for the second time in a week and immediately noticed how much better the bleed nipple flow on the rear brakes is. Ten years of the original brake fluid must have well gummed up the brake lines and pump. A nice easy job actually, five minutes to change the pump, after the fifteen minutes you've spent getting the battery and gubbins out of the way to access it. I refitted the original electrical part so no programming was required.  :y
Road tested and all good now.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 03 June 2021, 11:42:51
Fitted new front anti roll bar bushes to the Mazda. Bushes are cheap as chips but a bugger to fit as you have to drop the front subframe to get a spanner anywhere near the mounting bolts.

Such a relief to finally get rid of the low level knocking noises (at 4th attempt)
1st - replaced leaking fluid filled engine mount - cured engine vibration but knocking continued
2nd - replaced drop links. Nothing wrong with the old ones :-(
3rd - paid to have new strut mounts fitted. Mechanic showed me the remains of the old ones but the knocking continued  >:(

Just need to fix the clip on the sunvisor now because the rattle is getting REALLY IRRITATING  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 June 2021, 13:23:01
Wash & polished the Range Rover  looks great , going to do the Subaru tomorrow if the weather is good again just love being out in the 🌞
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2021, 13:59:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2021, 11:23:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2021, 10:42:25
Took the car for accident repair thanks to an older lady who cant use her mirrors before changing lane
Not the Midlife Crisis?  :o

Yes  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2021, 14:31:05
That's a bit pants :'(

Hopefully she'll be splashing for a like for like courtesy car
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2021, 14:35:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2021, 14:31:05
That's a bit pants :'(

Hopefully she'll be splashing for a like for like courtesy car

I told them not to bother, they let me chose the body shop and have not questioned or quibbled anything (her insurance, NFU, are handling the lot and admitted liability within 24 hours). Not looking (or need) to exploit the claim  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 June 2021, 17:29:47
Oh dear.  I don't think a mirror is massively cheaper than a headlight, depending on car spec ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 14:39:27
Subaru washed & polished all tucked away in the garage before the rain started.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:08:30
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 14:39:27
Subaru washed & polished all tucked away in the garage before the rain started.
You have it all arse about face, the rain IS the wash...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 04 June 2021, 17:09:43
chopped the mountings off the passenger side Golf GTI seat that was bodged in my 68 VW panel van, now its 3ins lower and will still bolt in. Attempting to recover it in leather----------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:10:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:08:30
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 14:39:27
Subaru washed & polished all tucked away in the garage before the rain started.
You have it all arse about face, the rain IS the wash...
. 

Definitely not in my book like my cars to gleam..😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:14:26
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:10:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:08:30
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 14:39:27
Subaru washed & polished all tucked away in the garage before the rain started.
You have it all arse about face, the rain IS the wash...
. 

Definitely not in my book like my cars to gleam..😃
Mine is gleaming....

...with a nice shade of sahara sand, pooled into spots by the light rain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:17:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:14:26
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:10:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:08:30
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 14:39:27
Subaru washed & polished all tucked away in the garage before the rain started.
You have it all arse about face, the rain IS the wash...
. 

Definitely not in my book like my cars to gleam..😃
Mine is gleaming....

...with a nice shade of sahara sand, pooled into spots by the light rain.
.   

You can't wash it with tennis elbow etc. so that's a fair excuse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:17:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:14:26
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:10:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:08:30
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 14:39:27
Subaru washed & polished all tucked away in the garage before the rain started.
You have it all arse about face, the rain IS the wash...
. 

Definitely not in my book like my cars to gleam..😃
Mine is gleaming....

...with a nice shade of sahara sand, pooled into spots by the light rain.
.   

You can't wash it with tennis elbow etc. so that's a fair excuse.
I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:32:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:17:26
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:14:26
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 17:10:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:08:30
Quote from: Rangie on 04 June 2021, 14:39:27
Subaru washed & polished all tucked away in the garage before the rain started.
You have it all arse about face, the rain IS the wash...
. 

Definitely not in my book like my cars to gleam..😃
Mine is gleaming....

...with a nice shade of sahara sand, pooled into spots by the light rain.
.   

You can't wash it with tennis elbow etc. so that's a fair excuse.
I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?
. 

I have one detailer I trust with my cars probably use him every six months , the rest of the time I do it nobody else allowed near them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48

I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?


Me.
I chuck a couple of buckets of water over it every couple of months, and polish it once a year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 04 June 2021, 18:32:41
Quote from: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48

I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?


Me.
I chuck a couple of buckets of water over it every couple of months, and polish it once a year.

I strip, Cut and then polish mine once a year at least ,

I'm also known to go out in the rain and sponge some wash n wax over it and let the rain do the rest  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 June 2021, 19:32:33
Quote from: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48

I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?


Me.
I chuck a couple of buckets of water over it every couple of months, and polish it once a year.
What's that? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 19:46:40
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 June 2021, 19:32:33
Quote from: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48

I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?


Me.
I chuck a couple of buckets of water over it every couple of months, and polish it once a year.
What's that? :D


It looks a bit like pancake mix, but makes your paint shiny ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 04 June 2021, 23:12:19
Quote from: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 19:46:40
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 June 2021, 19:32:33
Quote from: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48

I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?


Me.
I chuck a couple of buckets of water over it every couple of months, and polish it once a year.
What's that? :D


It looks a bit like pancake mix, but makes your paint shiny ;D
Sounds interesting, i'll have to give it a try sometime. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2021, 10:33:10
Gave it to BMW, along with £450 in exchange for them making the Service Overdue message go away.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 June 2021, 11:01:30
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2021, 10:33:10
Gave it to BMW, along with £450 in exchange for them making the Service Overdue message go away.  ;D
. 

What an absolute bargain 😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2021, 11:48:19
That's exactly what I thought..... ;D

To be fair, that is for a full service, including ::) all filters etc plus the £75 excess on the tyre insurance to replace a bulging N/S front tyre.  Given the 13,000 mile pasting I've given it over the last 9 months, £450 doesn't seem unfair. Plus, most importantly, it gets a "stamp in the book".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 June 2021, 12:01:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2021, 11:48:19
That's exactly what I thought..... ;D

To be fair, that is for a full service, including ::) all filters etc plus the £75 excess on the tyre insurance to replace a bulging N/S front tyre.  Given the 13,000 mile pasting I've given it over the last 9 months, £450 doesn't seem unfair. Plus, most importantly, it gets a "stamp in the book".
. 

That's even better with all that done , peace of mind for a while 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 June 2021, 12:23:33
So £375 without the insurance excess. When you consider Vauxhall charge £200 for an interim and close to £350 for a full on an astra, that's not too bad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2021, 12:55:02
I didn't think so either. I wasn't under any illusion that it would be peanuts to service. Also, I think they're trying to up-sell me as I've had a brand spanking 3 series to hoon around in, which is nice  ;D

That said the nice lady has just phoned me to say it will need 2 new tyres on the back as they're close to the legal limit (which I knew), so I will be opening the wallet again shortly.    ::)
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 June 2021, 14:52:51
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2021, 12:55:02
I didn't think so either. I wasn't under any illusion that it would be peanuts to service. Also, I think they're trying to up-sell me as I've had a brand spanking 3 series to hoon around in, which is nice  ;D

That said the nice lady has just phoned me to say it will need 2 new tyres on the back as they're close to the legal limit (which I knew), so I will be opening the wallet again shortly.    ::)
 ;D
Another £400ish
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2021, 16:13:01
Quote from: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 19:46:40
Quote from: ronnyd on 04 June 2021, 19:32:33
Quote from: Nick W on 04 June 2021, 17:55:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 June 2021, 17:25:48

I have the gay injury, not the kosovans.  Who washes cars themselves now?


Me.
I chuck a couple of buckets of water over it every couple of months, and polish it once a year.
What's that? :D


It looks a bit like pancake mix, but makes your paint shiny ;D
I'm the wrong side of 50, and never polished a car.  Can't see me starting any time soon....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2021, 18:05:46
Give it a try. Its very therapeutic.  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 June 2021, 18:34:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2021, 18:05:46
Give it a try. Its very therapeutic tedious  :y :)


I've you've got this far without polishing a car, then trying it now would be a waste of time.


And to do it properly**** you'll need a shelf full of magical potions with mindboggingly stupid names that will annoy you more than their high cost




*** properly will also take you several days before you earn your detailer badge. Which is another stupid term for people with over thick wallets.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 June 2021, 19:04:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2021, 18:05:46
Give it a try. Its very therapeutic.  :y :)
. 


Cleaning my cars & cutting my lawns sheer pleasure for me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 June 2021, 19:23:05
Me too but only if I’m just watching :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 June 2021, 20:14:44
Quote from: Rangie on 07 June 2021, 19:04:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2021, 18:05:46
Give it a try. Its very therapeutic.  :y :)
. 


Cleaning my cars & cutting my lawns sheer pleasure for me.
You're not normal, are you :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2021, 18:48:59
Took the bargain Boxster for its MOT, which it passed with a few advisories.  :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 June 2021, 18:52:25
 :-*
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 June 2021, 20:14:44
Quote from: Rangie on 07 June 2021, 19:04:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2021, 18:05:46
Give it a try. Its very therapeutic.  :y :)
. 


Cleaning my cars & cutting my lawns sheer pleasure for me.
You're not normal, are you :P
. 

Funny you're not the first to say that ," Mad Mick" has followed me throughout all my working/retirement life, can't change now..😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 June 2021, 19:15:57
Tried to book a shitbox for tomorrow, but the big name national hire company we have to book through had nothing in any nearby branch.

Which is the perfect excuse to not go to that shithole of a capital, so top marks to Enterprise :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2021, 16:50:28
Damn, they have delivered a shitbox.  I've run out of excuses, haven't I :(

Guess I'll be covered in soot tomorrow, and pulling out black bogies for days :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 17:20:23
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
You could be sitting in an aygo next time  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:29:16
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 17:20:23
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
You could be sitting in an aygo next time  ;D
. 

She showed me one today 3,500 miles £7999 so you may be right
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 June 2021, 18:04:36
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:29:16
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 17:20:23
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
You could be sitting in an aygo next time  ;D
. 

She showed me one today 3,500 miles £7999 so you may be right

We could start an Aygo thread on here and really slag them off, so you can show it to Mrs Mick.  ???  :)

Tell her Look at this! These guys really know what they're talking about! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 18:06:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 June 2021, 18:04:36
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:29:16
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 17:20:23
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
You could be sitting in an aygo next time  ;D
. 

She showed me one today 3,500 miles £7999 so you may be right

We could start an Aygo thread on here and really slag them off, so you can show it to Mrs Mick.  ???  :)

Tell her Look at this! These guys really know what they're talking about! ;D
. 


Too late she's already done the research, reports are pretty good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 June 2021, 18:10:48
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 18:06:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 June 2021, 18:04:36
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:29:16
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 17:20:23
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
You could be sitting in an aygo next time  ;D
. 

She showed me one today 3,500 miles £7999 so you may be right

We could start an Aygo thread on here and really slag them off, so you can show it to Mrs Mick.  ???  :)

Tell her Look at this! These guys really know what they're talking about! ;D
. 


Too late she's already done the research, reports are pretty good.

You'll definitely have a Toyota Aygo parked on your drive before long then Mick.  :)

Look on the bright side though, it'll take you half the time to polish it!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2021, 18:13:26
I know someone who hated their brand new one so much, that after three years, they bought another brand new one to replace it.

If it helps :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 June 2021, 18:31:29
I think Mick should get shot of the RRS and then they can have his and hers Aygo's!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2021, 18:39:07
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 18:44:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 June 2021, 18:31:29
I think Mick should get shot of the RRS and then they can have his and hers Aygo's!  :y
. 

I've already told her that it will be a 5.0 Mustang when the RRS goes , she's happy with that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 19:24:24
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 18:44:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 June 2021, 18:31:29
I think Mick should get shot of the RRS and then they can have his and hers Aygo's!  :y
. 

I've already told her that it will be a 5.0 Mustang when the RRS goes , she's happy with that.
The poor polar bears  :'(

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 19:26:43
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 19:24:24
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 18:44:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 June 2021, 18:31:29
I think Mick should get shot of the RRS and then they can have his and hers Aygo's!  :y
. 

I've already told her that it will be a 5.0 Mustang when the RRS goes , she's happy with that.
The poor polar bears  :'(

 ;D
. 

Haven't seen any round her yet 😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2021, 19:29:28
Had a 1l one as a hire car on hols a few years ago (so a previous model), and it wasn't a bad little car TBH.  Very, very thrashable, but then it was a hire car.

Wouldn't spend my own money on one though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 19:36:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2021, 19:29:28
Had a 1l one as a hire car on hols a few years ago (so a previous model), and it wasn't a bad little car TBH.  Very, very thrashable, but then it was a hire car.

Wouldn't spend my own money on one though.
1l is all the choice there is, that's probably why you got one of them ones  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 09 June 2021, 20:39:43
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 18:06:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 June 2021, 18:04:36
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:29:16
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 17:20:23
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
You could be sitting in an aygo next time  ;D
. 

She showed me one today 3,500 miles £7999 so you may be right

We could start an Aygo thread on here and really slag them off, so you can show it to Mrs Mick.  ???  :)

Tell her Look at this! These guys really know what they're talking about! ;D
. 


Too late she's already done the research, reports are pretty good.

Don't write off the Peugeot and Citroen versions, built on the same line with just slightly different faces but generally better value
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 20:53:46
Quote from: henryd on 09 June 2021, 20:39:43
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 18:06:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 June 2021, 18:04:36
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:29:16
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 17:20:23
Quote from: Rangie on 09 June 2021, 17:19:01
Filled the Subaru up for a trip to Croydon tomorrow , be glad when the house is sold and all this to & froing is finished.
You could be sitting in an aygo next time  ;D
. 

She showed me one today 3,500 miles £7999 so you may be right

We could start an Aygo thread on here and really slag them off, so you can show it to Mrs Mick.  ???  :)

Tell her Look at this! These guys really know what they're talking about! ;D
. 


Too late she's already done the research, reports are pretty good.

Don't write off the Peugeot and Citroen versions, built on the same line with just slightly different faces but generally better value
But not as fast and less powerful, if that's possible  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 20:54:41
Or maybe just not as fast. Same engine so ignore the other bit.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 21:01:10
I got a bit confused there, I knew I'd read something about it, but memory retention is not my thing these days  ;D
From auto trader:

The Toyota Aygo is mechanically almost identical to the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108, which are built in the same factory. You’d expect, then, the running costs to be the same, but the Toyota is actually very affordable to buy and will also hold its value better, which should keep overall running costs impressively low. Another main city car rival, the Volkswagen Up, is a bit cheaper to buy but doesn’t get such good fuel economy, despite having less power, which makes the overall costs very similar to the Aygo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 09 June 2021, 22:06:07
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2021, 21:01:10
I got a bit confused there, I knew I'd read something about it, but memory retention is not my thing these days  ;D
From auto trader:

The Toyota Aygo is mechanically almost identical to the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108, which are built in the same factory. You’d expect, then, the running costs to be the same, but the Toyota is actually very affordable to buy and will also hold its value better, which should keep overall running costs impressively low. Another main city car rival, the Volkswagen Up, is a bit cheaper to buy but doesn’t get such good fuel economy, despite having less power, which makes the overall costs very similar to the Aygo.

I have driven the Up and the Skoda  version and very civilised little things,they feel better built than the toyota/pug/citroen with nicer interior materials but all down to taste I suppose :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 10 June 2021, 08:16:59
I used to complain getting stuck behind Aygo/C1 drivers till I had to use one to go out on a breakdown (hire car it was) and even thrashing the hell out of it found it hard to get over 50mph on twisty B roads as it s so sloooooooooow. (terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired) I preferer the VW just for build quality as its not made from old biscuit tins.
Have been busy on getting my VW panel ready for the road after a 3year total rebuild and a year laid up , flat looks like an upholstery shop!! Picking up the roll over bar for the Austin this afternoon as well so will be able to crack on with that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 June 2021, 14:56:01
Driven down to Croydon in the Subaru , wifey has tidied the interior of the house up & I have mowed the lawn sales photos now completed ready to go up for sale, one bit of good news is that since having it valued in Jan/Feb we have been advised to increase the price by £35,000 it's not only second hand car prices that are rising ! 😃
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 10 June 2021, 16:05:46
Had a new windscreen on the Merc

Now to work out how to change, and where to get a replacement window motor for the Golf
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2021, 18:10:05
Door card basically falls off and the motor is just there.

Three torx screws and a plug and that falls off too.

Don’t ignore the wiring at the hinge as that's more likely than the motor  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2021, 18:25:17
Drove it to Norwich.

Didn't see a single Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2021, 19:07:07
Loosened up the engine a bit on the worlds fastest car.  Still flat as a witch's tit though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 June 2021, 15:18:27
First long day in the car since buying it, 295 miles total, 48.5mpg (measured properly, the car thought it was doing 51  ;D).

Overall I'm very happy with that from a 3.0 6-pot. As it was on work's time I stuck broadly to the speed limits and there was the usual M6 start-stop traffic. I'm sure if you wanted to, 50+ would be easily achieved, but I CBA with the kind of driving that would require.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 June 2021, 19:00:54
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 11 June 2021, 15:18:27
First long day in the car since buying it, 295 miles total, 48.5mpg (measured properly, the car thought it was doing 51  ;D).

Overall I'm very happy with that from a 3.0 6-pot. As it was on work's time I stuck broadly to the speed limits and there was the usual M6 start-stop traffic. I'm sure if you wanted to, 50+ would be easily achieved, but I CBA with the kind of driving that would require.
I'm told on the Jag forums that mine can easily break 50mpg but as you point out, life is way too short ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2021, 14:27:12
Took the bumper off to remove the headlight to try to seal it.  Boy was I in for a shock  :'(

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 June 2021, 14:36:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 June 2021, 19:00:54
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 11 June 2021, 15:18:27
First long day in the car since buying it, 295 miles total, 48.5mpg (measured properly, the car thought it was doing 51  ;D).

Overall I'm very happy with that from a 3.0 6-pot. As it was on work's time I stuck broadly to the speed limits and there was the usual M6 start-stop traffic. I'm sure if you wanted to, 50+ would be easily achieved, but I CBA with the kind of driving that would require.
I'm told on the Jag forums that mine can easily break 50mpg but as you point out, life is way too short ;D

Tunnie would double that?

What became of him?.....I thought he was your 'bezzie mate'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 June 2021, 14:41:47
Took the ridiculous space  saver spare wheel off the Range Rover & replaced it with a matching alloy, it was fitted with an anti theft plate as according to the service history that came with it the alloy was stolen about six years ago, the theft plate is a good bit of kit makes access impossible from underneath but what a weight !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2021, 14:45:30
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 June 2021, 14:36:40
Tunnie would double that?

What became of him?.....I thought he was your 'bezzie mate'
He's still around, though don't see him face to face from one year to another as he lives in poshville, an never comes back to downtown Brakkers ;D

You'll be delighted to know he still drives a diesel...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2021, 21:04:58
(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/headlight.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 June 2021, 21:32:11
A job for Tiger Seal.  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 June 2021, 21:38:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2021, 21:04:58
(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/headlight.jpg)

Hmm, you appear to have holes where holes shouldn't be.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 June 2021, 21:47:50
Yes you’re holier than thou....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2021, 08:18:22
Scuff it up and glass over it? Speed tape would also do the job, and be less messy ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 June 2021, 09:43:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 June 2021, 21:32:11
A job for Tiger Seal.  :y :)
It was a job for pieces of Chinese takeaway containers an copious amounts of sikaflex one the end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2021, 10:04:15
How did you manage to crack it down under the bumper??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 June 2021, 11:07:42
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2021, 10:04:15
How did you manage to crack it down under the bumper??


It's TB. He can break ANYTHING ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 13 June 2021, 11:32:28
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2021, 10:04:15
How did you manage to crack it down under the bumper??
A 'little tap on the nose' would do that.
The big plastic panels then spring back into place leaving the internal organs battered and bruised.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2021, 12:04:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 June 2021, 09:43:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 June 2021, 21:32:11
A job for Tiger Seal.  :y :)
It was a job for pieces of Chinese takeaway containers an copious amounts of sikaflex one the end.

Same thing.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 June 2021, 12:05:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 June 2021, 21:04:58
(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/headlight.jpg)

Well it won't get condensation in it!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 June 2021, 13:34:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 June 2021, 12:05:03


Well it won't get condensation in it!  ;D
TB needs to smash some holes lower down to let all the water out  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 June 2021, 18:24:59
Bodged up the rattly A/C compressor on the Mondeo with some 3/4" tap washers and silicone.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 June 2021, 17:57:27
Did some pads whilst it was jacked up, and also did the oil in both cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2021, 14:57:07
Broke the French contraption again. Fickin bagoshite.  >:( ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 June 2021, 15:27:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2021, 14:57:07
Broke the French contraption again. Fickin bagoshite.  >:( ::)
You'll fix it, though, cause you love it ❤️ 💕  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 June 2021, 16:32:09
Used it to fetch the caravan out of storage ,fancied a couple of weeks away in North Devon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 June 2021, 17:45:50
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2021, 14:57:07
Broke the French contraption again. Fickin bagoshite.  >:( ::)
. I told you to get rid of the parasite.  What’s wrong now😦
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2021, 18:47:14
Dash fault lights came on and it started misfiring 5 minutes after I left for work Sat. morning. Turned round and shot home, and swapped with the Omega.
Read the codes yesterday and got a fault for number 4 injector. This is the injector I bought off ebay about 18 months ago so thought it had probably packed up.
Today decided to swap number 1 and 4 injectors around to see of the fault followed the injector to number 1 pot.
Started it up and took it for a drive. It seemed to run ok and no fault codes logged, but lights are still lit on the dash, suggesting something still isnt right.
I have a more advanced diagnostic thingy that connect to my laptop so will try and give that a go between shifts tomorrow and see if it throws any more light on things.
If I didnt need its fuel consumption I would dump the fickin thing.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 17 June 2021, 09:40:17
So this last week have been working on my VW panel van getting it finished after a 3 year rebuild and a year laid up . Sorted an oil leak , pushrod tube seal and rocker gasket, did a mod to clutch pedal and fitted 2 new rear tyres. Fitted sink and tap,wired  up water pump and fitted aux battery. Then fired up the sewing machine and made covers for the R&R bed . Turned out okay as never made anything like this before, had a fight with the second hand sewing machine but won on points !
Next job is covering the front Golf GTI seats in leather , cut the sections out yesterday from some dark green leather that was offcuts from Morgans that I was given 20 years ago. Not enough to make the rear sections or piping but will reuse the originals.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 18 June 2021, 10:37:17
Finally got a chance to try my prototype stainless system both with and without X-pipe.  I can't really tell the difference, and both versions are so much quieter than the previous longlife system, it makes cruising at 70 (with fully functional climate working :y) a much more pleasant experience
(https://i.postimg.cc/BvWWCqKF/20210616-153904-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pVkHtbwN/20210531-104644-resized.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQVfX5ZM/20210531-104621-resized.jpg)
Next job is decorative tail trims trims, and I can't decide on satin black, satin stainless, brushed or mirror polished.
There is no other chrome on the MV6 so black is probably what I'll go for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 June 2021, 11:06:49
Very nice. How much would you charge a customer for that set up?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 18 June 2021, 13:52:55
Quote from: STEMO on 18 June 2021, 11:06:49
Very nice. How much would you charge a customer for that set up?
Once they are jigged up, and with the simple twin pipe front section and no fancy tail trims they will cost around £990-£1068 depending on final materials cost.  All 1.5mm thick 304 SS and double skinned silencer boxes.  Single skinned boxes will be a bit cheaper to make but probably less refined, I haven't tried any on the Omega yet.  We also use the best internal packing materials so they don't burn out and sound tinny after a year or two like some SS systems do.  I realise it's a high price, but I already have had 2 or 3 Omega owners who want something like this which has OE sound levels.  RHD manifolds and cat downpipes are in development too...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 18 June 2021, 14:44:31
So the exhaust will still be gleaming brightly when the rest  of  the car has rusted away.  ;D Looks good though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 18 June 2021, 15:20:17
Looks very impressive and exceptionally well made.
Personally I would go for a pair of roll tip stainless trims at a 45 degree angle as per the original tips when the car was new. I fitted a pair I got quite cheaply off Ebay to the last aftermarket mild steel exhaust I fitted with internal spring clips to secure them, and three years on they still look good, just like original tips and you wouldn't tell them apart.
I'm sure with your capabilities, they would only take a few minutes to make!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 June 2021, 21:23:17
Down in Devon at present ( Umberleigh) went to visit my wife's cousin on their farm today , her husband asked if I wanted to try the RR over their hills & fields, jumped at the chance boy did that V8 take some stick..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 June 2021, 21:29:43
Quote from: Rangie on 19 June 2021, 21:23:17
Down in Devon at present ( Umberleigh) went to visit my wife's cousin on their farm today , her husband asked if I wanted to try the RR over their hills & fields, jumped at the chance boy did that V8 take some stick..😁
you got it dirty  :o

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 June 2021, 21:39:41
Quote from: dave the builder on 19 June 2021, 21:29:43
Quote from: Rangie on 19 June 2021, 21:23:17
Down in Devon at present ( Umberleigh) went to visit my wife's cousin on their farm today , her husband asked if I wanted to try the RR over their hills & fields, jumped at the chance boy did that V8 take some stick..😁
you got it dirty  :o
.   


Oh yes very, but so much fun 😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 June 2021, 09:25:08
Yesterday fitted new flexi hose/brake pipe from flexi hose to caliper/new caliper to n/s/r then had problems trying to bleed air from system.Going back to lock up today to try and get that sorted.Also found that although it's been parked in garage for nearly two years it's now got a crack in the windscreen :o It starts at bottom of screen more or less mid way across screen comes up about an inch the curves of to the passenger side for about three inches.How the heck that's happened is beyond me as there's no sign of anything having hit it or anything. :-\ :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2021, 18:53:52
Corrosion under the point where the crack started :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 June 2021, 21:26:12
Well I've never known a brake be so difficult to bleed up[nor has my mate who helped]and the pedal  still goes too close to the floor for my liking-and possibly for an MoT testers liking too I'll bet,so that needs more work.Then while driving it round the yard where the lock up is[to make sure the thing would stop and there's only bushes round the yard to hit if it didn't]it went and blew a brake light bulb >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 23 June 2021, 23:07:52
New Gates timing belt kit and water pump fitted to the Omega .
Old one was four years old and had covered 3200 miles .
While in there I replaced the crankshaft  oil seal ....twice .. as I rolled the edge of the first one when fitting it . >:(
Will adjust the handbrake tomorrow after rebuilding them both last year with all new parts .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 June 2021, 23:22:10
Extracted (with some difficulty) the bush from an old steering idler. Then cooked the idler casting in an oven for a couple of hours, while a brand new GM bush, previously extracted from a new Senator idler sat in a freezer.
Then pressed the new bush into the old idler. So I now have, to all intents and purposes a new GM steering idler.
Will fit it to the car at some point when Im in the mood. The one on there currently isnt in too bad shape.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 June 2021, 23:23:29
Quote from: BazaJT on 23 June 2021, 21:26:12
Well I've never known a brake be so difficult to bleed up[nor has my mate who helped]and the pedal  still goes too close to the floor for my liking-and possibly for an MoT testers liking too I'll bet,so that needs more work.Then while driving it round the yard where the lock up is[to make sure the thing would stop and there's only bushes round the yard to hit if it didn't]it went and blew a brake light bulb >:( >:(

Might be worth unbolting the calipers,so you can have the bleed nipple (and the air) at the highest point, before opening the nipple ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 24 June 2021, 00:20:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 June 2021, 23:22:10
Extracted (with some difficulty) the bush from an old steering idler. Then cooked the idler casting in an oven for a couple of hours, while a brand new GM bush, previously extracted from a new Senator idler sat in a freezer.
Then pressed the new bush into the old idler. So I now have, to all intents and purposes a new GM steering idler.
Will fit it to the car at some point when Im in the mood. The one on there currently isnt in too bad shape.
Air in the ABS module?

I think Tech2 can trigger the ABS to pump the bubbles out (may be wrong there  :-\)

Have you tried 'back flushing' - (pump brake fluid into the bleed nipple to force the bubbles back to the reservoir)

The only time I have had to resort to back flushing is for clutch cylinders (on old Range Rovers) , everything else has flushed through easily using an Easy Bleed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 24 June 2021, 09:08:27
panel glued the body alloy side on the Austin , only had enough  clamps to do one side at a time and its 4 hours wait before removing them . Thats a big job out of the way and will soon be able to remove body and finish weld stuff, fit brake and fuel lines and make exhaust before refitting body.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 June 2021, 20:07:16
Well to thank me for the new rear brake pads the daily decided to lose fourth gear at 05:30 this morning when joining the M42 so returned home (discovering first gear had also been misplaced somewhere along the way) and swapped cars.

Had a quick check of codes tonight and it has P1700 on the engine ECU which would be the gearbox ECU shitting itself and crying to the engine ECU to put the Christmas lights on in the hope the carbon lifeform will lesson the right foot. Gearbox ECU has P0730 Gear ratio incorrect. Cleared the codes and had a quick blast round with no codes returning. I will check the fluid level at the weekend then see how it goes but pretty sure this box is toast now..... Hopefully I will find a replacement daily soon.... Hopefully LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2021, 20:09:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2021, 20:07:16
Well to thank me for the new rear brake pads the daily decided to lose fourth gear at 05:30 this morning when joining the M42 so returned home (discovering first gear had also been misplaced somewhere along the way) and swapped cars.

Had a quick check of codes tonight and it has P1700 on the engine ECU which would be the gearbox ECU shitting itself and crying to the engine ECU to put the Christmas lights on in the hope the carbon lifeform will lesson the right foot. Gearbox ECU has P0730 Gear ratio incorrect. Cleared the codes and had a quick blast round with no codes returning. I will check the fluid level at the weekend then see how it goes but pretty sure this box is toast now..... Hopefully I will find a replacement daily soon.... Hopefully LOL
There's a couple of nice Astra Estates in the For Sale section :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 June 2021, 20:12:19
I thought For Sale Section was Omega's only????

Already have a nice Astra Estate thanks!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2021, 20:14:12
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2021, 20:12:19
I thought For Sale Section was Omega's only????

Already have a nice Astra Estate thanks!  :y
Apparently you list anything now, even if it isn't yours :-X

Bet yours isn't Pee Green or Baby Poo Brown though :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 June 2021, 20:17:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 June 2021, 20:14:12
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 June 2021, 20:12:19
I thought For Sale Section was Omega's only????

Already have a nice Astra Estate thanks!  :y
Apparently you list anything now, even if it isn't yours :-X

Bet yours isn't Pee Green or Baby Poo Brown though :D

Ours is in a bluey / silvery colour, quite a nice colour really.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 June 2021, 23:21:34
I have an Astra estate too👍 Seems like a lot of us Omega owners have Astra’s too😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2021, 00:47:12
Quote from: Raeturbo on 24 June 2021, 23:21:34
I have an Astra estate too👍 Seems like a lot of us Omega owners have Astra’s too😎
Can I list them for sale too?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 June 2021, 08:10:42
Not mine I like it👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 June 2021, 16:45:40
Quick visit to Serek for a quick job on the project car and collected the Irmscher Bodykit, now I need to get it painted  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2021, 13:39:36
SORN'd it.  Mainly because I forgot to SORN it when I dumped it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 June 2021, 20:57:00
Yesterday took the V70 to Elvington to take part in the second attempt at a world record-first attempt was at Bruntingthorpe in 2019[I took part in that with the V70 too].Will be a few weeks to see if Guinness confirm or deny the record.All proceeds from the attempt were for charity.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 July 2021, 20:44:58
Nothing to the car, but I stripped down the Yamaha YZ engine, carb and reeds, rebuilt it again (the joys of a simple two stroke), flushed out the tank, put fresh fuel mix in it and kicked the kick start until it sprang to life. I'd forgotten what a responsive engine it is, and anyone that's ridden one will relate to this. It's running as sweet as a nut now.  :y
I've done it up to sell but having experienced the fun factor of it again, I want to keep it.  ;D  The trouble being, I have a teenage riding head attached to an old body, which is why I stopped riding road bikes.  ::) 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 July 2021, 21:01:31
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 July 2021, 20:44:58
Nothing to the car, but I stripped down the Yamaha YZ engine, carb and reeds, rebuilt it again (the joys of a simple two stroke), flushed out the tank, put fresh fuel mix in it and kicked the kick start until it sprang to life. I'd forgotten what a responsive engine it is, and anyone that's ridden one will relate to this. It's running as sweet as a nut now.  :y
I've done it up to sell but having experienced the fun factor of it again, I want to keep it.  ;D  The trouble being, I have a teenage riding head attached to an old body, which is why I stopped riding road bikes.  ::)
No fear, Albs will give you some tips on how to stay aboard whilst performing dodgy manoeuvres.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 July 2021, 21:27:18
Quote from: STEMO on 01 July 2021, 21:01:31
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 July 2021, 20:44:58
Nothing to the car, but I stripped down the Yamaha YZ engine, carb and reeds, rebuilt it again (the joys of a simple two stroke), flushed out the tank, put fresh fuel mix in it and kicked the kick start until it sprang to life. I'd forgotten what a responsive engine it is, and anyone that's ridden one will relate to this. It's running as sweet as a nut now.  :y
I've done it up to sell but having experienced the fun factor of it again, I want to keep it.  ;D  The trouble being, I have a teenage riding head attached to an old body, which is why I stopped riding road bikes.  ::)
No fear, Albs will give you some tips on how to stay aboard whilst performing dodgy manoeuvres.  ;D

I still miss the adrenaline of riding road bikes, and would still love another bike, but I know from experience that it would end painfully.  ;D  The cruel irony is, when I was younger I got knocked off my motorbike and ended up with a pinned left leg, broken left arm and damaged left thigh. Now I'm older I'm suffering from joint ache ........ on my RIGHT leg, my RIGHT arm and my RIGHT thigh.  ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 July 2021, 22:56:30
We are living very similar lives for exactly the same reasons.  ;D
If only 3D printers could print out a new skeleton.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 02 July 2021, 10:47:21
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 July 2021, 22:56:30
We are living very similar lives for exactly the same reasons.  ;D
If only 3D printers could print out a new skeleton.  :D

It’s only a matter of time.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 July 2021, 11:23:03
Quote from: Shackeng on 02 July 2021, 10:47:21
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 July 2021, 22:56:30
We are living very similar lives for exactly the same reasons.  ;D
If only 3D printers could print out a new skeleton.  :D

It’s only a matter of time.  8)
Time they don't have, Chris  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2021, 11:44:57
Your not wrong.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2021, 18:31:09
Washed it.  I was careful with the pressure washer around the chinky containers headlight, so a bit of anxiety for a few hours to see if it mists up now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 July 2021, 18:33:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2021, 18:31:09
Washed it.  I was careful with the pressure washer around the chinky containers headlight, so a bit of anxiety for a few hours to see if it mists up now.
Don't think I'd chance a pressure washer, given the previous problem. Bucket and sponge may be advisable, and rinsed off with a low pressure garden hose.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 02 July 2021, 19:13:41
Gave the Range Rover a thorough clean inside & out after 2 weeks in North Devon, lots of sand in the boot area thanks to the dog , all clean & tucked away in the garage now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2021, 17:26:22
Got the midlife crisis back  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2021, 19:08:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 July 2021, 17:26:22
Got the midlife crisis back  :D :D
Is it shiny?

Bit of an extreme way of getting a free car wash.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 04 July 2021, 16:13:00
Greased up the cables on my Omega Elite sunroof.

Failed to get the sunroof control module to synchronise so swapped it over from my other elite and all now works fine. Just need some sunshine now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 July 2021, 16:31:32
Too the BBP to Guildford again, first time since it decided to dump all its coolant on the A3 3 or 4 weeks ago.

And broke it again. On the A3.

'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 July 2021, 16:42:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 July 2021, 16:31:32
Too the BBP to Guildford again, first time since it decided to dump all its coolant on the A3 3 or 4 weeks ago.

And broke it again. On the A3.

'dangle berries'.
Uh oh.....  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 July 2021, 16:50:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 July 2021, 16:31:32
Too the BBP to Guildford again, first time since it decided to dump all its coolant on the A3 3 or 4 weeks ago.

And broke it again. On the A3.

'dangle berries'.
When you have a spare of anything the one you use never breaks  :)
now you don't have the Omega the BBP will demand constant attention   :(
(as per sods law ,section 1 , paragraph 4 )
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 05 July 2021, 17:28:24
Driven it back from Croydon this morning , hopefully that's our last trip ,had enough of the M25 to last me a lifetime.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 July 2021, 17:29:33
Its just Guildford. The car knows its a shithole, and doesn't want to go there ;D

The Battlebus overheating incident was also on a visit to Guildford.


Conclusion? Avoid Guildford. Its a shithole.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 July 2021, 17:31:37
Ordered the part. Too late for them to get it by tomorrow, so need to pick it up on Wed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 05 July 2021, 20:10:04
HBV decided to give up this morning on way to Ashford,bringing up low colant warning.

Clearly see the tell tale staining and marks so replacement ordered along with 5ltrs of Dexcool.Its actually cheaper getting it delivered than wasting time collection so thats my Wednesday afternoon job.

Cant complain as HBV was replaced in 2016 so beyond expectations for a £20 part
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 July 2021, 07:32:07
Put the Corsa back together in preparation for the apprentices 17th birthday on Thursday.

New front discs and pads, top mounts, wishbones, ARB bushes, a CV boot, front shocks, rear wheel cylinders, rear flexi hoses and a dam good service.

Drives really well  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 July 2021, 10:47:24
You spoil him.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 06 July 2021, 11:10:34
Met up with a few other old Vauxhalls at Sywell at the weekend
(https://i.postimg.cc/dV1TQdJj/20210703-123630-resized-1.jpg)
Under cloudy skies with enough brighter spells to cause some sunburn.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2021, 12:20:59
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 06 July 2021, 07:32:07
Put the Corsa back together in preparation for the apprentices 17th birthday on Thursday.

New front discs and pads, top mounts, wishbones, ARB bushes, a CV boot, front shocks, rear wheel cylinders, rear flexi hoses and a dam good service.

Drives really well  :y
Shouldnt the apprentice be doing all that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 July 2021, 12:21:16
And pictures are needed, obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 July 2021, 13:05:00
Quote from: 456lbft on 06 July 2021, 11:10:34
Met up with a few other old Vauxhalls at Sywell at the weekend
(https://i.postimg.cc/dV1TQdJj/20210703-123630-resized-1.jpg)
Under cloudy skies with enough brighter spells to cause some sunburn.
. 


Did anyone try & tempt you with an offer on yours ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 July 2021, 13:07:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2021, 12:20:59
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 06 July 2021, 07:32:07
Put the Corsa back together in preparation for the apprentices 17th birthday on Thursday.

New front discs and pads, top mounts, wishbones, ARB bushes, a CV boot, front shocks, rear wheel cylinders, rear flexi hoses and a dam good service.

Drives really well  :y
Shouldnt the apprentice be doing all that?

He has done some work  :y

I have done most of the work!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 06 July 2021, 17:08:10
Quote from: Rangie on 06 July 2021, 13:05:00
Quote from: 456lbft on 06 July 2021, 11:10:34
Met up with a few other old Vauxhalls at Sywell at the weekend
(https://i.postimg.cc/dV1TQdJj/20210703-123630-resized-1.jpg)
Under cloudy skies with enough brighter spells to cause some sunburn.
. 


Did anyone try & tempt you with an offer on yours ?
A bit of the usual, " ..if only I had room..." and "what a lovely car, I wish mine looked like that" sort of comments, but no offers. Not that I was expecting any.  Classic car auction site next, I need to get on with the next one quite soon.  After the smooth drive I enjoyed on the way home with suitable 2000s era music on the CD player and the climate set to 20deg, it will be a reluctant sale.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 06 July 2021, 19:28:15
After recovering the Sirocco seats in leather today I fitted them back in the panel. (https://i.imgur.com/xn7zsLnm.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 July 2021, 01:03:09
Clipped a wheel in a multistory car park  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: amba on 07 July 2021, 17:47:31
Replaced the hbv this afternoon after spending the past 2 days looking at a low coolant message and putting gallons of water through car to get to and from work.

Not surprising it was leaking as when I removed it the entire bottom section with the right hand single pipe outlet just fell away from the rest of the unit,odd what caused that as it was last replaced in 2016 some 100k ago ...well Ive had my money from it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 07 July 2021, 18:45:31
 Sold the Mundano last night Woo Hoo!!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 July 2021, 18:52:24
That can only be a good thing Keith.  :y :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 July 2021, 21:16:01
Believe I've fixed the Big Black Pussy, despite the dealer giving me a duff sensor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 July 2021, 21:23:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 July 2021, 21:16:01
Believe I've fixed the Big Black Pussy, despite the dealer giving me a duff sensor.
Of course he gave you a duff sensor, can't have folk messing around with their own jags.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 08 July 2021, 19:30:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 July 2021, 18:52:24
That can only be a good thing Keith.  :y :D
Oh yes mate. Only thing that has ever sapped more money was the horsebox that SWMBO had. Got a Vivaro minibus now. Out of the fying pan and into the fire some may say, but, what isnt nowdays with the p1$$ poor build quality on the majority of vehicles out there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 11 July 2021, 21:31:01
Popped the door card off the golf to identify the failed window motor and changed the oil in the merc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 12 July 2021, 09:09:30
Seam welded all the bulkhead panels on the Austin----------now the grinding starts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2021, 11:41:53
Sounds like fun !  ::) ;D

Took the Boxster for a diagnostic session which confirmed my suspicion that the passenger door module is fubar.
The guy who did it has the proper Porsche diagnostic gear, and similar to here, he is a forum member who does it cheap for other forum members.
He charged me £20 and spent about 40 minutes checking everything it could check and having a chat about stuff. The Porsche dealer half a mile from his house would have charged around £150.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2021, 12:50:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2021, 11:41:53
Sounds like fun !  ::) ;D

Took the Boxster for a diagnostic session which confirmed my suspicion that the passenger door module is fubar.
The guy who did it has the proper Porsche diagnostic gear, and similar to here, he is a forum member who does it cheap for other forum members.
He charged me £20 and spent about 40 minutes checking everything it could check and having a chat about stuff. The Porsche dealer half a mile from his house would have charged around £150.  :)
Bet the average age of the Porsche members forum is not 85, like on here.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2021, 00:02:44
Finally fathomed out the aircon on the V8. Thanks in no small part to Kevin for his input on the electrickery 8)

Curry very much overdue :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 14 July 2021, 11:48:34
Oil change on the Golf.

Thats them both done for the 1st time in 18 months!
only 7000 on the merc
and 5000 on the golf

Pre-covid annual mileage was over 30000!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 July 2021, 19:38:59
Checked my Mum's Astra over ready for MOT in a week or so

Broken front spring  ::) it's only done about 100 miles since the last MOT

oh well ,cheap enough at £33 the pair delivered 24 hour courier 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 July 2021, 21:11:02
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2021, 19:38:59
Checked my Mum's Astra over ready for MOT in a week or so

Broken front spring  ::) it's only done about 100 miles since the last MOT

oh well ,cheap enough at £33 the pair delivered 24 hour courier
Well, yeah....but by the time you put your labour on......  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 July 2021, 21:32:38
Quote from: STEMO on 14 July 2021, 21:11:02
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2021, 19:38:59
Checked my Mum's Astra over ready for MOT in a week or so

Broken front spring  ::) it's only done about 100 miles since the last MOT

oh well ,cheap enough at £33 the pair delivered 24 hour courier
Well, yeah....but by the time you put your labour on......  ;D


An hour's work. If he takes his time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 July 2021, 17:37:08
Driven the RRS back from Sussex along with the "tin tent" had a nice few days away..😄🌞😄🌞
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 July 2021, 19:34:47
Quote from: Rangie on 15 July 2021, 17:37:08
Driven the RRS back from Sussex along with the "tin tent" had a nice few days away..😄🌞😄🌞

Must be due a wash and a polish with all this gallavanting you've been doing recently Mick?  ???  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 July 2021, 19:42:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 15 July 2021, 19:34:47
Quote from: Rangie on 15 July 2021, 17:37:08
Driven the RRS back from Sussex along with the "tin tent" had a nice few days away..😄🌞😄🌞

Must be due a wash and a polish with all this gallavanting you've been doing recently Mick?  ???  ;D
. 

I'll be out there tomorrow morning , bringing it back up to gleaming 😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 July 2021, 21:55:57
Quote from: Rangie on 15 July 2021, 19:42:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 15 July 2021, 19:34:47
Quote from: Rangie on 15 July 2021, 17:37:08
Driven the RRS back from Sussex along with the "tin tent" had a nice few days away..😄🌞😄🌞

Must be due a wash and a polish with all this gallavanting you've been doing recently Mick?  ???  ;D
. 

I'll be out there tomorrow morning , bringing it back up to gleaming 😄

 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 18 July 2021, 06:52:02
 Took the Monaro out to a scorching Beauleiu
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2021, 16:34:00
Drove it back from Penzance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 19 July 2021, 17:19:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2021, 16:34:00
Drove it back from Penzance.

That's the best way to get it back :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 July 2021, 20:41:45
Quote from: Auto Addict on 19 July 2021, 17:19:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2021, 16:34:00
Drove it back from Penzance.

That's the best way to get it back :y
                   ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 July 2021, 15:19:03
having put a new caliper,brake pipe and flexi hose on the n/s/r a couple of weeks ago and failed miserably to get anything of a "pedal" I bought a pressure bleeder.Been to lock up today to try it and there is absolutely no fluid getting to the rear caliper! Not had chance to check further but suspect air in abs block[does that sound feasible?] if it is air in abs block is there any way to get it out without a TechII? as I don't have one of those and don''t know of anyone local who has. Any other ideas are more than welcome.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 20 July 2021, 16:09:08
Quote from: BazaJT on 20 July 2021, 15:19:03
having put a new caliper,brake pipe and flexi hose on the n/s/r a couple of weeks ago and failed miserably to get anything of a "pedal" I bought a pressure bleeder.Been to lock up today to try it and there is absolutely no fluid getting to the rear caliper! Not had chance to check further but suspect air in abs block[does that sound feasible?] if it is air in abs block is there any way to get it out without a TechII? as I don't have one of those and don''t know of anyone local who has. Any other ideas are more than welcome.

More likely to be a fault with the the abs modulator itself,seen this a couple of times where no fluid will pass from one outlet,not seen it on GM but have on peugeot and Bmw with Bosch units
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 July 2021, 16:36:17
Force fluid in through the bleed nipple, see if that helps at all (so reverse bleed).

Any sign of a crushed brake pipe?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 July 2021, 16:53:25
Try carefully with the engine running maybe?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 July 2021, 20:55:35
Had thought of a crushed or somehow kinked brake pipe but no sign of either.Not sure how I'd couple up a feed pipe to the bleed nipple to reverse bleed it.ABS modulator sounds like it might start making things expensive,but haven't checked availability/price for one so don't actually know if that's the case.I just want one more year out of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 July 2021, 21:12:06
Quote from: BazaJT on 20 July 2021, 20:55:35
Had thought of a crushed or somehow kinked brake pipe but no sign of either.Not sure how I'd couple up a feed pipe to the bleed nipple to reverse bleed it.ABS modulator sounds like it might start making things expensive,but haven't checked availability/price for one so don't actually know if that's the case.I just want one more year out of it.

Remove the cap adaptor from an easibleed and connect the pipe directly to the bleed nipple  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 July 2021, 13:05:49
If I do try reverse bleeding what are the chances of it expelling any air trapped in the abs block if that is the problem? Also would reverse bleeding not force fluid back out of the fluid reservoir? If so with what do I catch it/stop it spraying all over the place?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 July 2021, 13:15:49
You could try a stick between drivers seat and brake pedal to hold the pedal down overnight. Reservoir cap off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 July 2021, 13:22:47
Cheapskate option  :D I'm liking it :y Can but give it a go I suppose,nothing to lose by it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 July 2021, 16:50:46
Booked the Range Rover in for its MOT & service.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 July 2021, 13:20:43
Been to lock up again today[after popping down yesterday to jam brake pedal down]and that has made no difference.Pressure bleeding it the normal way only results in the reservoir filling up and fluid forcing itself past the cap seal and all over the top of the reservoir but no fluid at the caliper.Will try in a week or so to reverse bleed it,then if no joy that way I'm stuck with no ideas left other than trying a Tech II [if I can find someone local with one]or another abs unit and that latter would depend on price as I'm getting fed up chucking money at the piece of crap only for it to break in a different way!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 July 2021, 19:15:44
Tried with the engine running?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 23 July 2021, 19:57:05
When first tried [bleeding in the normal way] it was tried with both engine off and running,after a few hours :o managed to get a "pedal" that was just off the floor but only a very fine and weak spray of fluid from the bleed nipple.The following day pedal went back to the floor and no fluid came out of the bleed nipple or the brake pipe at the caliper either.Instructions with the pressure bleeder say to depress brake pedal a couple of times to exhaust any vacuum in the servo before starting the process,so no not tried pressure bleeder with engine running.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 July 2021, 21:35:09
Mm I would say master cylinder seals then maybe, but I doubt if it’s the same as the old days when we could change them ourselves 👀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 24 July 2021, 09:26:15
Any way of testing that,other than by substitution?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 July 2021, 10:58:29
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how+to+test+for+a+bad+brake+master+cylinder&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#sbfbu=1&pi=how%20to%20test%20for%20a%20bad%20brake%20master%20cylinder
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 24 July 2021, 20:31:54
Found a master cylinder seal kit on the bay says it's for Omega 94-03 but enter details of my car and it says thy don't fit :D
Will test master cylinder[thanks for the link]and if ok then try reverse bleeding and go from there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 July 2021, 21:08:35
If you try everything Baz, then you can’t do anymore to save her👍👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 24 July 2021, 21:51:35
I'm only trying to save it in order to fulfill a promise I made to my late partner otherwise it would have been gone long ago.Once it has fulilled that promise I will happily see it crushed,but it is sorely trying my patience and I may yet break that promise though it would pain me greatly to do so.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2021, 22:42:35
Swapping out the master cylinder shouldn't be too convoluted  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 July 2021, 22:59:54
Hi be become very attached to mine😵‍💫
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 July 2021, 09:10:22
Have sent an e-mail to Bigg Red to see if any of their master cylinder seal kits fit Omega.I agree DG swapping the master cylinder itself is not a convoluted job,but before buying a new cylinder-second hand ones if one could be found could be dodgy-I need to prove it is that at fault.A seal kit is obviously much cheaper so not so much outlay if that's not the actual fault.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2021, 17:41:21
Just fit new rather than equally worn out sat on a shelf rubbish ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 July 2021, 20:47:14
Is the Omega master twin outlet or four,it its two then each outlet pumps to 2 wheels so I doubt master is at fault
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 July 2021, 21:13:13
Quote from: henryd on 25 July 2021, 20:47:14
Is the Omega master twin outlet or four,it its two then each outlet pumps to 2 wheels so I doubt master is at fault

It's a tandem cylinder so only 2 separate circuits. I can't remember if it has 2 or 4 outlets, but in the latter case each pair is fed from a single cylinder so most unlikely it's the master cylinder in my view.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 July 2021, 21:45:13
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 25 July 2021, 21:13:13
Quote from: henryd on 25 July 2021, 20:47:14
Is the Omega master twin outlet or four,it its two then each outlet pumps to 2 wheels so I doubt master is at fault

It's a tandem cylinder so only 2 separate circuits. I can't remember if it has 2 or 4 outlets, but in the latter case each pair is fed from a single cylinder so most unlikely it's the master cylinder in my view.

My money is on the modulator :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2021, 22:02:29
Just drive slowly, two fronts and one rear should stop you ok.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 26 July 2021, 09:41:14
Unfortunately Stemo that won't get it through an MoT. :P Master cylinder[on mine]has two pipes from it to the abs unit with the abs itself a 4 channel version.If it is the abs unit at fault are they generally reliable enough to look for a second hand one?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 26 July 2021, 09:54:55
Quote from: BazaJT on 26 July 2021, 09:41:14
Unfortunately Stemo that won't get it through an MoT. :P Master cylinder[on mine]has two pipes from it to the abs unit with the abs itself a 4 channel version.If it is the abs unit at fault are they generally reliable enough to look for a second hand one?

Second hand is the only way to go really, new will be costly even if still available
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 26 July 2021, 09:57:59
Best start checking out availability/pricing of one of those then in case it turns out to be that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 26 July 2021, 16:14:52
New brake pins in the Civic... Hopefully woth a good dose of grease will stop them sticking. The old ones looked like they'd been under the North Sea for the last 20 years...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 July 2021, 16:28:29
Ordered a new coil for the Barge... Started to develop a nasty cylinder 4 misfire at WOT, plugs are a nice, soot free shade of tan, so it is otherwise healthy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2021, 17:18:16
Tried and failed to change the steering idler on the Omega. Never had a problem breaking the taper before, but couldnt do it today.
Got all hot bothered,and sweaty, so put it back together.
The one on there isnt bad. Just fancied having the new one fitted to cross it off the to do list.
Will have another go when the Im in the mood.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2021, 17:19:10
I really need to investigate why the plastic French contraption wont start when its hot. Its a pita.  ::)
Its also starting to sound like a skeleton abusing itself in a biscuit tin, to borrow a phrase from Kevin Wood.  :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 26 July 2021, 22:12:05
Is there any way of telling if the abs unit is fubar or whether it's just full of trapped air? Abs light on dash lights up when ignition turned on and goes out shortly after-like the rest of the lights do.Got to try reverse bleeding it yet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 27 July 2021, 06:11:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2021, 17:19:10
I really need to investigate why the plastic French contraption wont start when its hot. Its a pita.  ::)
Its also starting to sound like a skeleton abusing itself in a biscuit tin, to borrow a phrase from Kevin Wood.  :D :D
Check the earthing straps mate. Know weak point on Reno,s
They start to disintigrate
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 July 2021, 07:46:25
Thanks Keith. Didnt know that.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 27 July 2021, 08:19:28
Washed and polished the VW panel van ready for the show/camping beginning of August, of course long range says rain-------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 13:21:07
Weather girl siad it would pour with rain all day today here. Still waiting for it to arrive.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 13:22:47
Quote from: Keith ABS on 27 July 2021, 06:11:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2021, 17:19:10
I really need to investigate why the plastic French contraption wont start when its hot. Its a pita.  ::)
Its also starting to sound like a skeleton abusing itself in a biscuit tin, to borrow a phrase from Kevin Wood.  :D :D
Check the earthing straps mate. Know weak point on Reno,s
They start to disintigrate

Checked the earth straps and they seem ok. Having a car that refuses to start when hot is more than a little inconvenient. Really need to get to the bottom of it, but not too many ideas how to.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 July 2021, 15:59:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 13:22:47
Quote from: Keith ABS on 27 July 2021, 06:11:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2021, 17:19:10
I really need to investigate why the plastic French contraption wont start when its hot. Its a pita.  ::)
Its also starting to sound like a skeleton abusing itself in a biscuit tin, to borrow a phrase from Kevin Wood.  :D :D
Check the earthing straps mate. Know weak point on Reno,s
They start to disintigrate

Checked the earth straps and they seem ok. Having a car that refuses to start when hot is more than a little inconvenient. Really need to get to the bottom of it, but not too many ideas how to.  :-\
Pierre has been looking at this forum. Start being a bit nicer and you never know. Would you want to work for someone who called you an Irish piece of shit all the time?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 July 2021, 16:05:17
Cleaned & fed the leather in the Range Rover, for 14 years old it's in excellent condition.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 July 2021, 16:10:10
Quote from: Rangie on 28 July 2021, 16:05:17
Cleaned & fed the leather in the Range Rover, for 14 years old it's in excellent condition.
What did you give it, pie and chips?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 July 2021, 16:36:49
Quote from: STEMO on 28 July 2021, 16:10:10
Quote from: Rangie on 28 July 2021, 16:05:17
Cleaned & fed the leather in the Range Rover, for 14 years old it's in excellent condition.
What did you give it, pie and chips?  ;D
. 


Don't forget the mushy peas gives it a cloudy shine 😅😅😅
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 18:15:06
Quote from: STEMO on 28 July 2021, 15:59:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 13:22:47
Quote from: Keith ABS on 27 July 2021, 06:11:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2021, 17:19:10
I really need to investigate why the plastic French contraption wont start when its hot. Its a pita.  ::)
Its also starting to sound like a skeleton abusing itself in a biscuit tin, to borrow a phrase from Kevin Wood.  :D :D
Check the earthing straps mate. Know weak point on Reno,s
They start to disintigrate

Checked the earth straps and they seem ok. Having a car that refuses to start when hot is more than a little inconvenient. Really need to get to the bottom of it, but not too many ideas how to.  :-\
Pierre has been looking at this forum. Start being a bit nicer and you never know. Would you want to work for someone who called you an Irish piece of shit all the time?  ;D

I would inform said employer that Im not Irish, then kick him in the nuts.  ;D

Moved on to the Boxster this afternoon. Sonce just after I got it the central locking unlocks itself as soon as I lock it.
Usual culprit is the n/s door actuator. Recent diagnostics session conformed the problem was in the n/s door area.
Fitted a new actuator to the door today,and its exactly the same. Wste of time and money, and still none the wiser.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 July 2021, 18:20:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 18:15:06

Moved on to the Boxster this afternoon. Sonce just after I got it the central locking unlocks itself as soon as I lock it.
Usual culprit is the n/s door actuator. Recent diagnostics session conformed the problem was in the n/s door area.
Fitted a new actuator to the door today, and it's exactly the same. Waste of time and money, and still none the wiser.  :(


That's most of the Porsche ownership experience. The only bit you've not had is paying some miserable, snooty, incompetent arsehole lots of money to get to exactly the same point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 July 2021, 18:42:27
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 18:15:06
Quote from: STEMO on 28 July 2021, 15:59:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 13:22:47
Quote from: Keith ABS on 27 July 2021, 06:11:53
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 July 2021, 17:19:10
I really need to investigate why the plastic French contraption wont start when its hot. Its a pita.  ::)
Its also starting to sound like a skeleton abusing itself in a biscuit tin, to borrow a phrase from Kevin Wood.  :D :D
Check the earthing straps mate. Know weak point on Reno,s
They start to disintigrate

Checked the earth straps and they seem ok. Having a car that refuses to start when hot is more than a little inconvenient. Really need to get to the bottom of it, but not too many ideas how to.  :-\
Pierre has been looking at this forum. Start being a bit nicer and you never know. Would you want to work for someone who called you an Irish piece of shit all the time?  ;D

I would inform said employer that Im not Irish, then kick him in the nuts.  ;D

Moved on to the Boxster this afternoon. Sonce just after I got it the central locking unlocks itself as soon as I lock it.
Usual culprit is the n/s door actuator. Recent diagnostics session conformed the problem was in the n/s door area.
Fitted a new actuator to the door today,and its exactly the same. Wste of time and money, and still none the wiser.  :(
Irish enough  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 19:35:46
Not a single molecule.  :P ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 July 2021, 20:17:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 19:35:46
Not a single molecule.  :P ::)
Ok....it's worse than I thought. If you thought French cars hated the Irish, then you can imagine what they think of the English. It may never start again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 22:28:45
Im not Irish.Im not English. Im British, and very proud of it.  :y 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 July 2021, 06:35:43
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 22:28:45
Im not Irish.Im not English. Im British, and very proud of it.  :y 8)
Ok...you're from the NI part of Britain  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 July 2021, 08:56:19
Quote from: STEMO on 29 July 2021, 06:35:43
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 22:28:45
Im not Irish.Im not English. Im British, and very proud of it.  :y 8)
Ok...you're from the NI part of Britain :y

Nirish?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 09:03:12
Quote from: STEMO on 29 July 2021, 06:35:43
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 July 2021, 22:28:45
Im not Irish.Im not English. Im British, and very proud of it.  :y 8)
Ok...you're from the NI part of Britain   the UK:y

Got there in the end.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 09:57:07
Good news, bad news...

https://www.google.com/search?q=ulster&oq=ulster&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i433i512j46i131i199i291i433j46i433i512j0i131i433.2465j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile-nrev&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Runs away and hides :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 July 2021, 10:50:36
Does the Northern Ireland Protocol mean that Albs is still an EU citizen because he was born there?  ???

Best of both worlds like?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 11:20:55
No, thankfully it doesnt.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 11:26:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 09:57:07
Good news, bad news...

https://www.google.com/search?q=ulster&oq=ulster&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i433i512j46i131i199i291i433j46i433i512j0i131i433.2465j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile-nrev&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Runs away and hides :o

Ulster and Northern Ireland arent the same thing. Northern Ireland is 6 counties. The ancient kingdom of Ulster is those 6 counties plus 3 others.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 July 2021, 12:18:19
Semantics, semantics.......Paddy  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 13:55:39
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 11:26:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 09:57:07
Good news, bad news...

https://www.google.com/search?q=ulster&oq=ulster&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i433i512j46i131i199i291i433j46i433i512j0i131i433.2465j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile-nrev&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Runs away and hides :o

Ulster and Northern Ireland arent the same thing. Northern Ireland is 6 counties. The ancient kingdom of Ulster is those 6 counties plus 3 others.  ;)
You missed the heading on that page...

Ulster. A region in Europe :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 14:03:28
Picked up a random misfire code under sustained load, which if repeated, narrowed down to P0304.

Plugs pulled and whilst old, were ok. New coil ordered along with 12 plugs.

The plugs themselves took a whole ten minutes to change. The coil about 30 seconds.

The part of the job that took three hours? Removing the leads. Only 5 of the twelve are undamaged. And only seven are what you might call serviceable >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 14:19:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 13:55:39
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 11:26:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 09:57:07
Good news, bad news...

https://www.google.com/search?q=ulster&oq=ulster&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i433i512j46i131i199i291i433j46i433i512j0i131i433.2465j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile-nrev&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Runs away and hides :o

Ulster and Northern Ireland arent the same thing. Northern Ireland is 6 counties. The ancient kingdom of Ulster is those 6 counties plus 3 others.  ;)
You missed the heading on that page...

Ulster. A region in Europe :D

I suppose it kind of is, in the loosest sense. If you accept the British Isles are part of the European coninent. Personally, I dont.
The UK, or British Isles, just happen to be close to Continental Europe, but we have little in common with them.  :) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 14:20:28
Quote from: STEMO on 29 July 2021, 12:18:19
Semantics, semantics.......Paddy  ;D

And you can far cough.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 14:23:40
Anyway - My French contraption is a little difficult to start when cold, and nigh on impossible to start when hot.
I have read about someone who had the same problem with a car with the same engine, and they reckon it was due to a lazy starter motor.
The theory being that the engine needs to spin at a preset rpm in order for the ECU to allow the injectors to fire and start the engine.
The preset rpm being higher for a hot start.
Does this sound feasible, or a load of old cobblers ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 14:54:17
Does it start better with jump leads connected?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 15:11:37
Havent tried that tbh. Might take a set and a spare battery to work with me tomorrow night, so I can see if that it to start when its hot.  :y
Although if its the starter motor getting lazy, would an extra battery make it spin faster ?  :-\
Battery on the car was new earlier this year btw, so that shouldnt be a problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 15:19:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2021, 15:11:37
Havent tried that tbh. Might take a set and a spare battery to work with me tomorrow night, so I can see if that it to start when its hot.  :y
Although if its the starter motor getting lazy, would an extra battery make it spin faster ?  :-\
Battery on the car was new earlier this year btw, so that shouldnt be a problem.
If it's starting to wear out, then heat might close up the bearings making it spin slightly slower. The extra oomph should over come this.

Basically, if the extra oomph makes no difference, then the starter is probably ok, but if it helps then the battery might be slightly undersized and/or the starter is getting lazy.

As far as combustion goes, the glow plugs should preheat when cold and not/less so when up to temperature.  :-\

Might be worth cleaning the starter connections and see if that has any effect  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 July 2021, 15:31:34
Speak nicely to the little fella, instead of shouting at him all the time. When you arrive at your destination, say "We'll done, Pierre". It will work   make you look a right cûnt   might just work, you never know  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 July 2021, 21:55:14
I say again good sir……. Burn the Fvcki^ng thing!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 22:29:57
Quote from: Raeturbo on 29 July 2021, 21:55:14
I say again good sir……. Burn the Fvcki^ng thing!
The roof and front end are plastic if you want somewhere to get it started :D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 July 2021, 22:33:33
Drove it to Norwich again.

Runs better now after fresh plugs and leads, but still drops a plug or two if you hammer on it so will have a gander at the codes once my exams tomorrow are done. Hopefully it will be a different coil to the new one... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 30 July 2021, 08:56:38
Driven the Range Rover to the farm where I store the caravan & fitted a pair of new gas struts to the front locker, while I was there another guy in a Passat estate could not budge his van as the wheels had sunk into the grass hitched the RRS up & pulled it out no problem..😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 July 2021, 19:21:50
Drove it back from Norwich. Plug and lead change seems to have sorted the misfire issue.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 August 2021, 11:21:25
Hoovered out about 3 Cornish beaches.  I wonder if they want the sand back ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 August 2021, 16:01:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 August 2021, 11:21:25
Hoovered out about 3 Cornish beaches.  I wonder if they want the sand back ;D
Drove mine around North Yorkshire, getting a great signal on three.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 August 2021, 20:25:21
 Drove the Monaro to Motorfest show on Saturday and again today
couple of "Hoon" moments with some fools who just had to be shown not to try and play. Bye bye
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 August 2021, 23:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 August 2021, 11:21:25
Hoovered out about 3 Cornish beaches.  I wonder if they want the sand back ;D

We may bill you for it !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 August 2021, 17:58:28
Quote from: henryd on 01 August 2021, 23:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 August 2021, 11:21:25
Hoovered out about 3 Cornish beaches.  I wonder if they want the sand back ;D

We may bill you for it !!
Or maybe I could return it in person?  Sounds like a good excuse to go back :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 August 2021, 18:36:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 August 2021, 17:58:28
Quote from: henryd on 01 August 2021, 23:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 August 2021, 11:21:25
Hoovered out about 3 Cornish beaches.  I wonder if they want the sand back ;D

We may bill you for it !!
Or maybe I could return it in person?  Sounds like a good excuse to go back :y

If you can find room somewhere go for it !!, bit full here for now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 August 2021, 18:59:12
Quote from: henryd on 02 August 2021, 18:36:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 August 2021, 17:58:28
Quote from: henryd on 01 August 2021, 23:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 August 2021, 11:21:25
Hoovered out about 3 Cornish beaches.  I wonder if they want the sand back ;D

We may bill you for it !!
Or maybe I could return it in person?  Sounds like a good excuse to go back :y

If you can find room somewhere go for it !!, bit full here for now ;D
Been to Scarborough this aft. I had to drop wife and son in South Bay and drive about two miles away from the front to park up. I took the dog for a walk and waited in the car to be summoned back. It was absofûckinlutely rammed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 August 2021, 18:30:04
Just ordered a new fuel pump for me builder's van Omega ,genuine Bosch £30 delivered .
had a couple of crank no start episodes  ::)
rev counter works when cranking, fuel pump relay replaced .
the delivery hose at the top of the fuel pump is deteriorated ,outer split, exposing cords  :-\
I'll chop off the 40mm of hose effected and see how that pans out  .

40mm less hose between the tank and engine should add 25 BHP  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 August 2021, 18:45:16
40mm?🤪 wow that’s almost direct injection :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 04 August 2021, 17:30:05
Fitted new front discs and pads together with a clean up of the front suspension/ steering parts on my Omega 2.5 Elite.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 04 August 2021, 18:35:25
Although the Omega is not yet ready to go for an MoT have re-insured it as it would be 2 yrs next month since it was last insured and I didn't want to lose NCD. £100 for the year so not that bad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 August 2021, 16:00:26
Took the omega to Cambridge Friday and stayed over to visit the IAM Duxford just got home 460 miles round trip and performed absolutely perfectly both ways. Averaging a real 21MPG on LPG.
So a big shout out to James again for fixing it up ages ago now👍👍
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Post by: STEMO on 08 August 2021, 19:37:16
Quote from: Raeturbo on 08 August 2021, 16:00:26
Took the omega to Cambridge Friday and stayed over to visit the IAM Duxford just got home 460 miles round trip and performed absolutely perfectly both ways. Averaging a real 21MPG on LPG.
So a big shout out to James again for fixing it up ages ago now👍👍
I've done 750 miles this week, at an average MPG of ........55  ;D
I love derv  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 August 2021, 21:50:17
I’ve an Astra G bifuel, that can at least match that👍 But I wanted to travel in style😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2021, 19:22:24
Drove it to Norwich. Again.

It's about time they banned anything over 3.5t from using lane 2 on the M11 >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 09:27:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2021, 19:22:24
It's about time they banned anything over 3.5t from using lane 2 on the M11 >:(
Or banning anything that is not prepared to at least hit the speed limit.

That counts for anywhere, not just the world's most boring motorway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 August 2021, 10:29:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2021, 19:22:24
Drove it to Norwich. Again.

It's about time they banned anything over 3.5t from using lane 2 on the M11 >:(


They're not the 'problem.'


You are.


If you think any motorway has too much heavy, slow moving traffic then use another route. That will soon convince you that the motorway is working correctly and is the route of choice. I wouldn't even consider going to Norwich from Sussex without using the M23, M25 and M11
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 10:45:01
The issue isn't the amount of traffic so much as the extreme concertina effects whenever people fail to anticipate a truck pulling out. They them stand on the brakes (a bit of common sense and road awareness and they wouldn't even need to brake). This then escalates quickly back down the lane until you find yourself havong to brake from 60ish to 20. And each person tailgating exaggerates the whole thing because they have to brake even harder. Etc, etc...

No overtaking vehicles over 3.5t keeps lane 2 moving ata steady speed.

I have done the A12/A140 alternative, but since they basically made it 40 from Ipswich to Norwich 20 years ago, I only go that way if I am visiting a mate in Clacton.

The Stansted/Cambridge stretch could use a third lane given the amount of freight that now uses it and the hills along it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2021, 11:10:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 10:45:01
The issue isn't the amount of traffic so much as the extreme concertina effects whenever people fail to anticipate a truck pulling out. They them stand on the brakes (a bit of common sense and road awareness and they wouldn't even need to brake). This then escalates quickly back down the lane until you find yourself havong to brake from 60ish to 20. And each person tailgating exaggerates the whole thing because they have to brake even harder. Etc, etc...

No overtaking vehicles over 3.5t keeps lane 2 moving ata steady speed.

I have done the A12/A140 alternative, but since they basically made it 40 from Ipswich to Norwich 20 years ago, I only go that way if I am visiting a mate in Clacton.

The Stansted/Cambridge stretch could use a third lane given the amount of freight that now uses it and the hills along it.

We should adopt the German approach of having stretches where HGV's are banned from the outside lane to allow traffic to get by.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 11:32:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2021, 11:10:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 10:45:01
The issue isn't the amount of traffic so much as the extreme concertina effects whenever people fail to anticipate a truck pulling out. They them stand on the brakes (a bit of common sense and road awareness and they wouldn't even need to brake). This then escalates quickly back down the lane until you find yourself havong to brake from 60ish to 20. And each person tailgating exaggerates the whole thing because they have to brake even harder. Etc, etc...

No overtaking vehicles over 3.5t keeps lane 2 moving ata steady speed.

I have done the A12/A140 alternative, but since they basically made it 40 from Ipswich to Norwich 20 years ago, I only go that way if I am visiting a mate in Clacton.

The Stansted/Cambridge stretch could use a third lane given the amount of freight that now uses it and the hills along it.

We should adopt the German approach of having stretches where HGV's are banned from the outside lane to allow traffic to get by.  :y
They trialled that on the A34 between the M4 and Oxford.  Made sod all difference, because the lorries refused to obey it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 11:33:09
Not dissimilar to how sitting in the middle lane of a motorway is now officially an offence.  But nobody obeys that either.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 August 2021, 11:42:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 11:33:09
Not dissimilar to how sitting in the middle lane of a motorway is now officially an offence.  But nobody obeys that either.
. 


Same as undertaking a  very dangerous manoeuvre, seen it so many times over the last few months travelling backwards & forwards to Croydon , some people have total disregard for others safety but with the lack of Police presence on motorways it will just get worse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 August 2021, 12:30:08
Quote from: Rangie on 13 August 2021, 11:42:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 11:33:09
Not dissimilar to how sitting in the middle lane of a motorway is now officially an offence.  But nobody obeys that either.
. 


Same as undertaking a  very dangerous manoeuvre, seen it so many times over the last few months travelling backwards & forwards to Croydon , some people have total disregard for others safety but with the lack of Police presence on motorways it will just get worse.


None of these manoeuvres are dangerous in themselves. What makes them so are the other incompetent, impatient, inept, unaware, erratic, aggressive drivers who are driving faster than the conditions allow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 12:39:21
Quote from: Rangie on 13 August 2021, 11:42:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 11:33:09
Not dissimilar to how sitting in the middle lane of a motorway is now officially an offence.  But nobody obeys that either.
. 


Same as undertaking a  very dangerous manoeuvre, seen it so many times over the last few months travelling backwards & forwards to Croydon , some people have total disregard for others safety but with the lack of Police presence on motorways it will just get worse.
I will happily undertake a middle lane hog if conditions allow.  Its the middle lane hog who is creating the danger.

Obviously, I'd rather fit a rocket launcher, and solve the problem more permanently
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 August 2021, 12:44:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 12:39:21
Quote from: Rangie on 13 August 2021, 11:42:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 11:33:09
Not dissimilar to how sitting in the middle lane of a motorway is now officially an offence.  But nobody obeys that either.
. 


Same as undertaking a  very dangerous manoeuvre, seen it so many times over the last few months travelling backwards & forwards to Croydon , some people have total disregard for others safety but with the lack of Police presence on motorways it will just get worse.
I will happily undertake a middle lane hog if conditions allow.  Its the middle lane hog who is creating the danger.

Obviously, I'd rather fit a rocket launcher, and solve the problem more permanently
.


I'll simply stick to how I was instructed and advised when I did my driving courses read the road and presume everyone else are total idiots.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 August 2021, 13:35:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 12:39:21
Quote from: Rangie on 13 August 2021, 11:42:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 11:33:09
Not dissimilar to how sitting in the middle lane of a motorway is now officially an offence.  But nobody obeys that either.
. 


Same as undertaking a  very dangerous manoeuvre, seen it so many times over the last few months travelling backwards & forwards to Croydon , some people have total disregard for others safety but with the lack of Police presence on motorways it will just get worse.
I will happily undertake a middle lane hog if conditions allow.  Its the middle lane hog who is creating the danger.

Obviously, I'd rather fit a rocket launcher, and solve the problem more permanently

Undertaking on a motorway isn't actually illegal, providing the manoeuvre is carried out with care. I'd rather not undertake but the Highway Code and the .Gov website both state " 'Undertaking' is the practice of overtaking a slower moving vehicle on its left-hand side (kerb side). While it's not strictly illegal to undertake on a motorway or dual carriageway in the UK, it can be extremely dangerous, and punishable if deemed to be careless driving."
It then goes on to say that undertaking on a motorway is preferred to moving across from lane 1 to lane 3 just to overtake the lane hog in lane 2.
Towing a caravan/trailer opens your eyes to this, as we are not allowed in lane 3. I've had many situations when a car has partially overtaken me when I'm on cruise control, and just when their rear wheel is level with my front wheel they drop back. Mrs YZ accuses me of undertaking and I have to explain that my speed hasn't changed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 14:17:22
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 August 2021, 13:35:02
I've had many situations when a car has partially overtaken me when I'm on cruise control, and just when their rear wheel is level with my front wheel they drop back.
I seems to be a thing on the M40, some silly tart will come tearing up behind you in the middle lane, and then just sit level with your back wheels - probably the most dangerous position to drive in, as in most cars' blind spot.

WTF is that all about?  It does seem to be mostly women in my experience, and mostly only on the M40.


As to undertaking a lone car sat in the middle lane, I'm often torn into simply undertaking, or try to embarrass them into getting in by moving out to outside lane, then moving back to inside after passing.  Never works though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 13 August 2021, 14:23:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 14:17:22
...and mostly only on the M40.
I've had that loads of times on other motorways too

Quote from: TheBoy on 13 August 2021, 14:17:22

As to undertaking a lone car sat in the middle lane, I'm often torn into simply undertaking, or try to embarrass them into getting in by moving out to outside lane, then moving back to inside after passing.  Never works though ;D
I have no qualms about undertaking the loan car in the middle lane. I used to see it loads of times on the M62 in the evening when going into work, the middle lane became lane 3 of 4 and they'd just sit there in lane 3 when there were no other cars in miles apart from me. I'd just carry on in lane 1 ..... they'd look mystified at me but carry on in lane 3
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 15:08:06
All of the above.

I once drove all the way from Guildford to Mildenhall, A3/M25/M11/A11 in lane 1 at a calibrated 56Mph.

Only exception, about 100ft of the M25 hard shoulder because some arse decided Lane 2 wasn't good enough for 45... Just as I passed on his left :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2021, 17:04:05
The middle lane hoggers generally seem totally oblivious to everything going on around them.  ::)

I generally go round them rather than undertake just in case they unexpectedly move into the inside lane, but you'd think that people would take notice when a car comes up behind in the inside lane, moves across the whole carriageway to overtake in the outside lane and then moves back to the inside lane in front of you.  ???  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 August 2021, 17:54:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2021, 17:04:05
The middle lane hoggers generally seem totally oblivious to everything going on around them.  ::)

I generally go round them rather than undertake just in case they unexpectedly move into the inside lane, but you'd think that people would take notice when a car comes up behind in the inside lane, moves across the whole carriageway to overtake in the outside lane and then moves back to the inside lane in front of you.  ??? :-\


That would mean they're paying attention to the traffic world around them. They are the people who drive into the side of other vehicles, don't give way, knock motorcyclists(who are not always innocent) off, are constantly distracted by their phones/passengers, slam on the brakes when surprised, write it came from nowhere on their insurance claims, don't know where they're going etc etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 August 2021, 18:07:00
Quote from: Nick W on 13 August 2021, 17:54:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2021, 17:04:05
The middle lane hoggers generally seem totally oblivious to everything going on around them.  ::)

I generally go round them rather than undertake just in case they unexpectedly move into the inside lane, but you'd think that people would take notice when a car comes up behind in the inside lane, moves across the whole carriageway to overtake in the outside lane and then moves back to the inside lane in front of you.  ??? :-\


That would mean they're paying attention to the traffic world around them. They are the people who drive into the side of other vehicles, don't give way, knock motorcyclists(who are not always innocent) off, are constantly distracted by their phones/passengers, slam on the brakes when surprised, write it came from nowhere on their insurance claims, don't know where they're going etc etc.

Yes but using Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Grindr or taking selfies while in charge of a moving vehicle is far more important to these people.......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 August 2021, 19:07:27
I have no qualms whatsoever in undertaking if i think that it's safe. But i do give the dozy idiot, who is hogging the middle lane without anything in front of them for about 500 yards, a chance to move over by giving them a quick flash. ;D
I,m sure i didn't type that. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 19:17:34
Ooooh err  Ronald 🤭🤭🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 19:19:48
I just simply blast past everything in front😵‍💫😂🚂🚆
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 August 2021, 19:26:02
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 19:17:34
Ooooh err  Ronald 🤭🤭🤣
Thought that would get you excited.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 21:44:37
Drove it back from Norwich. Eventually.

It's a journey I used to do alot, but I tended to drive it at night just to avoid the traffic on the M25. Ironically, the M25 is now one of the better bits :-\

I might start travelling at night again, just to avoid everyone else...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2021, 21:58:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 21:44:37
Drove it back from Norwich. Eventually.

It's a journey I used to do alot, but I tended to drive it at night just to avoid the traffic on the M25. Ironically, the M25 is now one of the better bits :-\

I might start travelling at night again, just to avoid everyone else...

You'll just get strung up in roadworks instead!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 August 2021, 22:23:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2021, 21:58:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 21:44:37
Drove it back from Norwich. Eventually.

It's a journey I used to do alot, but I tended to drive it at night just to avoid the traffic on the M25. Ironically, the M25 is now one of the better bits :-\

I might start travelling at night again, just to avoid everyone else...

You'll just get strung up in roadworks instead!  ;D
Yeah, that's the problem now, most roadworks, apart from new projects, seem to result in overnight closures.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 22:26:52
Never mind we’re mostly all old on here, look on the bright side… we’ll die soon👍😂😂😂🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 22:37:19
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 August 2021, 21:58:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2021, 21:44:37
Drove it back from Norwich. Eventually.

It's a journey I used to do alot, but I tended to drive it at night just to avoid the traffic on the M25. Ironically, the M25 is now one of the better bits :-\

I might start travelling at night again, just to avoid everyone else...

You'll just get strung up in roadworks instead!  ;D
True, but it won't take an almost an hour to get through Newmarket high street...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2021, 23:46:15
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 22:26:52
Never mind we’re mostly all old on here, look on the bright side… we’ll die soon👍😂😂😂🤣

Speak for yourself!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 23:51:56
Shut it, I know you’re old😂😂😂😂🤣👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 23:54:00
But younger than me 😶🤐 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 14 August 2021, 08:53:52
Spent yesterday moding the front suspension tower on the Austin due to narrowing front suspension the lardy Omega front callipers fouled on full lock and full drop . Best bit was all the callipers are free and all the nipples and unions came out fine, not bad for bits that have been standing for nearly 20 years!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 August 2021, 16:58:28
Bordering on the miraculous !
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Post by: BazaJT on 14 August 2021, 20:27:32
Took the V70 for MoT.It failed on a brake flexi hose and there were a couple of advisories for headlamps-the silvering on the reflectors gets trashed due to the DRL's also being the dipped beam headlamp bulb-New brake flexi hose bought[£7.79p]and fitted brakes bled up and a pass issued. :y
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Post by: Rangie on 15 August 2021, 13:18:21
Got the Range Rover ready for its MOT & service on Tuesday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 August 2021, 13:28:50
Quote from: BazaJT on 14 August 2021, 20:27:32
Took the V70 for MoT.It failed on a brake flexi hose and there were a couple of advisories for headlamps-the silvering on the reflectors gets trashed due to the DRL's also being the dipped beam headlamp bulb-New brake flexi hose bought[£7.79p]and fitted brakes bled up and a pass issued. :y
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
now get the Omega sorted  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 August 2021, 10:09:49
Went to lock up yesterday, all 4 wheels off and I'm getting brake fluid at all bleed nipples no sign of air bubbles yet brake pedal still pushes straight to the floor >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2021, 11:18:07
Master cylinder ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 21 August 2021, 11:33:21
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2021, 11:18:07
Master cylinder ?
It is the most plausible answer.

40 years ago you would have paid 2s & 6d for a packet of new master cylinder seals and had it fixed by lunchtime.

2 weeks later you would discover that the master cylinder was scored and the new seals were shot as well so you would do the job again but get the cylinder reamed first to remove the scoring.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 August 2021, 18:07:09
Master cylinder was my thoughts.It seems no seal kits are available[Big Red certainly don't have them] Were all Omega master cylinders the same or were there different types? The one on mine seems to say Lucas on it but it's awkward to see as it's partly under the reservoir.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 August 2021, 18:40:10
Quote from: BazaJT on 21 August 2021, 18:07:09
Master cylinder was my thoughts. It seems no seal kits are available[Big Red certainly don't have them] Were all Omega master cylinders the same or were there different types? The one on mine seems to say Lucas on it but it's awkward to see as it's partly under the reservoir.




A quick Google turned up several, both seals and new pistons LINK  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153309682827?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338785333&toolid=10029&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1YuJrdgNJRBi4nWMoK6dQ8A26&customid=s%3AGS%3Bgc%3ACjwKCAjwyIKJBhBPEiwAu7zllx3y9QFjvZwTc5hIUvDufg-OHYj34LFJ1aDBCYGC0yjIwVVp2bkICBoCgpUQAvD_BwE).


 I'm not keen on rebuilding this  sort of thing, and would only order rebuild parts after dismantling the suspect unit. That means immobilising the car for several days, and increasing the work.


Especially hard to justify when a similar search turns up new cylinders for £75, LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334072510914?hash=item4dc845f9c2:g:q1EAAOSwM0xg6lNq)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 August 2021, 19:03:21
Yet another crank but no start issue on my rusty builder's van  Omega  ::)

replaced the duel filter ,still no joy.

battery started to die which wasn't helping matters , think it's end of life ,so i will order another .

low fuel pressure  :-\ i fitted a new pump (genuine Bosch) recently

turns out there was a hidden split  in the fuel line from pump to the access plate pipes on the tank ,so fuel was being pumped back into the tank  ::)    I'd already shortened it by 40mm  :-X

had some new fuel ilne and 8mm aluminium tube/pipe ,so used that as the bent sections of fuel line because the original hose was shaped and is NLS  ::)

might see if another model like astra has a shaped fuel line similar available  ;D

it's stopped raining now  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 August 2021, 22:47:48
Try the fuel filter👀🤭
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 August 2021, 03:11:37
Quote from: Nick W on 21 August 2021, 18:40:10
Quote from: BazaJT on 21 August 2021, 18:07:09
Master cylinder was my thoughts. It seems no seal kits are available[Big Red certainly don't have them] Were all Omega master cylinders the same or were there different types? The one on mine seems to say Lucas on it but it's awkward to see as it's partly under the reservoir.




A quick Google turned up several, both seals and new pistons LINK  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153309682827?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338785333&toolid=10029&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1YuJrdgNJRBi4nWMoK6dQ8A26&customid=s%3AGS%3Bgc%3ACjwKCAjwyIKJBhBPEiwAu7zllx3y9QFjvZwTc5hIUvDufg-OHYj34LFJ1aDBCYGC0yjIwVVp2bkICBoCgpUQAvD_BwE).


 I'm not keen on rebuilding this  sort of thing, and would only order rebuild parts after dismantling the suspect unit. That means immobilising the car for several days, and increasing the work.


Especially hard to justify when a similar search turns up new cylinders for £75, LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334072510914?hash=item4dc845f9c2:g:q1EAAOSwM0xg6lNq)
Absolutely agree.

There is near zero chance of the body of the master cylinder being in perfect condition given the years in service and time standing idle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 August 2021, 12:06:58
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 August 2021, 22:47:48
Try the fuel filter👀🤭
:-[
It's running with the DUAL filter replaced  :P
if it aint broke ........ :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 August 2021, 18:29:11
Replaced these with news ones....

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/pagid_pad.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 22 August 2021, 18:36:58
Could of got a few more miles out of those surely..😄
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2021, 19:32:19
Blimey TB, it is about time you reduced your brake service intervals  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 August 2021, 19:42:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2021, 19:32:19
Blimey TB, it is about time you reduced your brake service intervals  :o


How???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 August 2021, 20:29:30
How bad are the discs if the pads are like that  :o
or did you remove them with a hammer and screwdriver instead of spanners  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2021, 21:41:12
Quote from: Nick W on 22 August 2021, 19:42:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2021, 19:32:19
Blimey TB, it is about time you reduced your brake service intervals  :o


How???
I would start with the length of time those were fitted for and quarter it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 August 2021, 22:24:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2021, 21:41:12
Quote from: Nick W on 22 August 2021, 19:42:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2021, 19:32:19
Blimey TB, it is about time you reduced your brake service intervals  :o


How???
I would start with the length of time those were fitted for and quarter it.

About 20 minutes,then.🤣
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2021, 22:36:06
 ;D
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 August 2021, 23:02:00
Needs to learn to read the road ahead and drive accordingly.  :D
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Post by: Raeturbo on 22 August 2021, 23:02:43
Waste not want not👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2021, 20:28:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 August 2021, 20:29:30
How bad are the discs if the pads are like that  :o
or did you remove them with a hammer and screwdriver instead of spanners  :D
Discs are fine.  Its the pads have disintegrated.  Its almost as if instead of copper in the pad, they have put iron in, which has rusted.

Pad is about 50% worn, around 5mm of meat left.

Other side was suffering the same, ie, visible corrosion inside the pad causing the pad to break up, but not as extreme.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2021, 20:29:42
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 August 2021, 23:02:00
Needs to learn to read the road ahead and drive accordingly.  :D
I do read the road ahead...   ...so I can ascertain the last possible moment to use the brakes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 August 2021, 21:51:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2021, 20:28:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 August 2021, 20:29:30
How bad are the discs if the pads are like that  :o
or did you remove them with a hammer and screwdriver instead of spanners  :D
Discs are fine.  Its the pads have disintegrated.  Its almost as if instead of copper in the pad, they have put iron in, which has rusted.

Pad is about 50% worn, around 5mm of meat left.

Other side was suffering the same, ie, visible corrosion inside the pad causing the pad to break up, but not as extreme.
What make are the pads ?

you should have brought ebay ones instead  :D   :-X    :-[    :P

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Post by: dave the builder on 23 August 2021, 22:05:36
Doubled it's value  :)

just ordered a Bosch S5008 Sealed Calcium battery ,
the biggest that will fit in the tray L278 x W175 x H190mm
780 CCA ,77 Amp hours
5 Years Warranty
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2021, 17:19:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 August 2021, 21:51:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2021, 20:28:49
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 August 2021, 20:29:30
How bad are the discs if the pads are like that  :o
or did you remove them with a hammer and screwdriver instead of spanners  :D
Discs are fine.  Its the pads have disintegrated.  Its almost as if instead of copper in the pad, they have put iron in, which has rusted.

Pad is about 50% worn, around 5mm of meat left.

Other side was suffering the same, ie, visible corrosion inside the pad causing the pad to break up, but not as extreme.
What make are the pads ?

you should have brought ebay ones instead  :D   :-X    :-[    :P
Pagid. From Euroshite obviously (seeing as they are now exclusive to the LKQ Group in the UK


Now fitted with some Bosch from egay. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 August 2021, 17:21:07
Took the Battlebus to London, seeing as Dell make servers too big for an XJ boot.
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Post by: BazaJT on 24 August 2021, 19:27:58
Ordered a new master cylinder for the Omega-hope this will cure the brake problem I've been having with it.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 August 2021, 08:54:05
Ordered the Velar replacement, might be a long wait  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 26 August 2021, 10:16:23
Took the 960 for a run out to Bridlington yesterday to see my two remaining older brothers and the younger of my two sisters.rather than go over the Humber bridge I went the long way round,more costly in fuel but a more pleasant drive.Eldest brother recently traded his 03 plate BMW X5 for a 10 plate X3 which he says was in some ways a mistake as the newer car doesn't drive as well and the build quality of it  is nowhere near as good but has comfier seats.Other brother has a 10 plate Range Rover[autobiography whatever that means]with he tells me a 3.6 engine seems to go well enough judging by the way it went when I followed him part way back home.
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2021, 16:17:13
Quote from: BazaJT on 26 August 2021, 10:16:23
Took the 960 for a run out to Bridlington yesterday to see my two remaining older brothers and the younger of my two sisters.rather than go over the Humber bridge I went the long way round,more costly in fuel but a more pleasant drive.Eldest brother recently traded his 03 plate BMW X5 for a 10 plate X3 which he says was in some ways a mistake as the newer car doesn't drive as well and the build quality of it  is nowhere near as good but has comfier seats.Other brother has a 10 plate Range Rover[autobiography whatever that means]with he tells me a 3.6 engine seems to go well enough judging by the way it went when I followed him part way back home.
The x3 has always known to have build issues.  I seem to recall its not made by BMW, but contracted out?

3.6 TDV8 Range Rover ain't no slouch, and driven sensibly, quite frugal for such a tank.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 August 2021, 18:00:49
Original X3 was manufactured by Magna in Graz, all subsequent version are built my BMW
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 15:39:56
Took the Astra estate tractor juice edition (1.7 CDTi) down for it's yearly check up today and it passed ,no advisories  :)
I'd checked it all over in the week, serviced it, rust treatment etc  , 2 new tyres, new rear shocks (it's 2005 and done 91k now ) new drop links ,polished the headlights AGAIN  ::)
it then threw an ABS code  ::) so new front wheel bearing and TRE ,because i cut it's nut off  :o

Also pumped over 3/4 of a tank of 18 month old petrol out Mum's astra  ::) and re-allocated it to another of the astras and my Omega ,it won't last another 18 months in my tank  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:03:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 15:39:56
Took the Astra estate tractor juice edition (1.7 CDTi) down for it's yearly check up today and it passed ,no advisories  :)
I'd checked it all over in the week, serviced it, rust treatment etc  , 2 new tyres, new rear shocks (it's 2005 and done 91k now ) new drop links ,polished the headlights AGAIN  ::)
it then threw an ABS code  ::) so new front wheel bearing and TRE ,because i cut it's nut off  :o

Also pumped over 3/4 of a tank of 18 month old petrol out Mum's astra  ::) and re-allocated it to another of the astras and my Omega ,it won't last another 18 months in my tank  ;D
Mine passed yesterday. I didn't check anything, just presented it for MOT and service, parted with £140 and drove it away. 2014, 86,000 on it and it's never failed yet.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 August 2021, 18:24:18
I have diagnosed the problem (or one of them) with the plastic french contraption.
One of the injectors is hardly injecting. Ive taken it out and will take it to work tomorrow night, where I can clean the holes in the nozzle under a strong magnifier.
If hat doesnt help, need to get an injector and then have it coded into the ECU.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 18:33:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 August 2021, 18:24:18
I have diagnosed the problem (or one of them) with the plastic french contraption.
One of the injectors is hardly injecting. Ive taken it out and will take it to work tomorrow night, where I can clean the holes in the nozzle under a strong magnifier.
If hat doesnt help, need to get an injector and then have it coded into the ECU.  ::)
you should buy your good lady wife an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner .then borrow it and fill it with injector cleaner  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 18:35:32
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:03:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 15:39:56
Took the Astra estate tractor juice edition (1.7 CDTi) down for it's yearly check up today and it passed ,no advisories  :)
I'd checked it all over in the week, serviced it, rust treatment etc  , 2 new tyres, new rear shocks (it's 2005 and done 91k now ) new drop links ,polished the headlights AGAIN  ::)
it then threw an ABS code  ::) so new front wheel bearing and TRE ,because i cut it's nut off  :o

Also pumped over 3/4 of a tank of 18 month old petrol out Mum's astra  ::) and re-allocated it to another of the astras and my Omega ,it won't last another 18 months in my tank  ;D
Mine passed yesterday. I didn't check anything, just presented it for MOT and service, parted with £140 and drove it away. 2014, 86,000 on it and it's never failed yet.
well done  :)
sounds like a lot of effort you put in Uncle Stemo  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:40:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 18:35:32
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:03:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 15:39:56
Took the Astra estate tractor juice edition (1.7 CDTi) down for it's yearly check up today and it passed ,no advisories  :)
I'd checked it all over in the week, serviced it, rust treatment etc  , 2 new tyres, new rear shocks (it's 2005 and done 91k now ) new drop links ,polished the headlights AGAIN  ::)
it then threw an ABS code  ::) so new front wheel bearing and TRE ,because i cut it's nut off  :o

Also pumped over 3/4 of a tank of 18 month old petrol out Mum's astra  ::) and re-allocated it to another of the astras and my Omega ,it won't last another 18 months in my tank  ;D
Mine passed yesterday. I didn't check anything, just presented it for MOT and service, parted with £140 and drove it away. 2014, 86,000 on it and it's never failed yet.
well done  :)
sounds like a lot of effort you put in Uncle Stemo  ;D
I employ men with dirty overalls for all that bollix  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 August 2021, 19:34:57
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 August 2021, 18:33:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 August 2021, 18:24:18
I have diagnosed the problem (or one of them) with the plastic french contraption.
One of the injectors is hardly injecting. Ive taken it out and will take it to work tomorrow night, where I can clean the holes in the nozzle under a strong magnifier.
If hat doesnt help, need to get an injector and then have it coded into the ECU.  ::)
you should buy your good lady wife an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner .then borrow it and fill it with injector cleaner  :D

There is one at work somewhere, although I havent seen it recently. Im hoping to find it tomorrow night.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 27 August 2021, 19:57:05
Took the daily for its MOT (Yeti) , pass no advisories. Made a stainless exhaust system for the Austin, just has a 600mm silencer on each bank and then goes to a X shape crossover/balance with the tail pipes exiting in front of rear wheels as no room around rear suspension.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 19:58:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D
Not even down to the wear markers, I'm a responsible citizen don't you know  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 21:41:07
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 19:58:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D
Not even down to the wear markers, I'm a responsible citizen don't you know  :P
I remember "the good old days" before MOTs, God, there was some lethal stuff on the roads then. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 August 2021, 22:22:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D


That's achievable on an Omega V6 with 17" wheels......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 22:33:29
Quote from: Nick W on 27 August 2021, 22:22:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D


That's achievable on an Omega V6 with 17" wheels......
Mine is on 17's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 August 2021, 19:53:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 21:41:07
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 19:58:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D
Not even down to the wear markers, I'm a responsible citizen don't you know  :P
I remember "the good old days" before MOTs, God, there was some lethal stuff on the roads then. :o

MOT started in 1960. You must be older than Moses. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 August 2021, 21:34:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 August 2021, 19:53:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 21:41:07
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 19:58:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D
Not even down to the wear markers, I'm a responsible citizen don't you know  :P
I remember "the good old days" before MOTs, God, there was some lethal stuff on the roads then. :o

MOT started in 1960. You must be older than Moses. ;D



I remember the 10 year test which came before MOTs blue sticker with white letters in the windscreen.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 August 2021, 21:56:32
In Norn Irn the MOT came in, in the mid 70,s. there was a 35 acre field round the corner from us and it filled up with old cars in the space of a few days.
My Dads Viva failed on 37 separate items iirc.  ;D
The system over there is still different. Its carried out at Govt. test centres, not garages.
The MOT is worth the paper its written on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 August 2021, 22:04:49
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 August 2021, 19:53:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 21:41:07
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 19:58:01
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 August 2021, 19:29:37
Quote from: STEMO on 27 August 2021, 18:41:52
Two new front tyres today. Got 25,000 miles out of the last ones, and I certainly don't drive like Tunnie. I think autos must be easier on the driving wheels.
Down to the cords then.  :D
Not even down to the wear markers, I'm a responsible citizen don't you know  :P
I remember "the good old days" before MOTs, God, there was some lethal stuff on the roads then. :o

MOT started in 1960. You must be older than Moses. ;D
Think first MOTs were just lights, brakes and steering. My mate had a Ford Zephyr with the cords showing through. Oh born in 44 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 29 August 2021, 21:45:55
After nearly 10 months of delays[long story]finally took head off step daughters Meriva.The garage who did the previous head gasket "repair" had re-used the cylinder head bolts >:( >:( now got to take the head to see if it can be skimmed.Also while at step daughters fitted a new[to me]pair of headlamps and front indicators to my V70 she's been using since last November.
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Post by: countrywoman on 30 August 2021, 09:18:25
Still finish welding the Austin chassis, might be done by tomorrow then the paint brush can come out .
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2021, 19:19:46
Replace rear brake shoes on sons Punto. A pita job.
Then bled the brakes, but the pedal still has way too much travel for my liking. Possibly flexi hoses or master cylinder.  :-\ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 September 2021, 19:21:51
Put some new plugs in the Westfield after limping back from the MOT on 3 cylinders. Luckily, it was Ok off load so emissions test was fine. :D

2 out of 4 plugs with cracks in the ceramic part. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 September 2021, 20:38:47
I find ngk good what we’re they?
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 September 2021, 21:09:21
NGK, as it happens.  ;D
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Post by: Raeturbo on 03 September 2021, 01:23:56
How did I know you were going to say that😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 September 2021, 08:19:37
NGK seem to have changed something in recent years which has impacted some of their more basic plugs, not what they used to be (I half wonder if they now just buy in the basic plugs given the volume has moved to more advanced plugs for turbo engines)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 September 2021, 10:00:02
I use the green R type
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Post by: BlackieNo1 on 06 September 2021, 00:15:39
Today I replaced the front wishbones, glad I did!

(https://i.postimg.cc/8CJPd713/C80-B3-F39-B012-487-B-9-F10-4-FC5-ABCC23-BF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HJVbNQq)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 September 2021, 01:31:54
First time I have ever seen one crack there :o

What did it look like on the other side of the wishbone?
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Post by: Andy H on 06 September 2021, 11:37:33
Looks like rust to me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 September 2021, 14:13:36
Quote from: Andy H on 06 September 2021, 11:37:33
Looks like rust to me.


Rusted from the seam where the two parts are spot welded together. Probably because that area is the one most likely to flex.
One of many reasons I don't bother with the strip/clean/paint/polish knackered GM wishbones routine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 September 2021, 14:29:42
Quote from: Nick W on 06 September 2021, 14:13:36
Quote from: Andy H on 06 September 2021, 11:37:33
Looks like rust to me.


Rusted from the seam where the two parts are spot welded together. Probably because that area is the one most likely to flex.
One of many reasons I don't bother with the strip/clean/paint/polish knackered GM wishbones routine.
So corroded out from between the halves and fractured along a stress line from the original pressing?

As opposed to a fatigue failure as you might find on the rear bush or ball joint mounting that are weakest in the direction of suspension movement...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 September 2021, 16:56:17
First car work for ages! Fitted new front pads on the V70.  :y

Omega brand! What can possibly go wrong?  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/RVKNPtXz/P-20210906-145648.jpg)
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Post by: Rangie on 06 September 2021, 17:32:47
Filled the Range Rover with fuel & then fetched the caravan out of storage off to Yorkshire for a few days ( Bolton Abbey) a lot of walking planned + pub lunches 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 07 September 2021, 10:59:01
Sold one Omega :), and got the other out of storage (MOT is due) :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 08 September 2021, 08:08:55
Fitted the Austin body back on the chassis, that took ages faffing around with one jack and axle stands. Still its on my wheeled frame so it can be moved easy. Today I will be trying to move my lads Integra and get it on the scissor lift hoping he will come and work on it as he has not touched it for 18 months and its pissing me off stuck in my way. This will be "fun"  as there is no front suspension , borrowed a wheeled trolley to go under front subframe that should make it easy to swing around . Have a good couple of hours moving shit and all the suspension bits that are under first.
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Post by: BazaJT on 08 September 2021, 20:50:32
Fitted new adjuster motor to nearside door mirror of the 960 after some scrote broke it in a [spectacularly failed]attempt to nick the mirror glass >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 08 September 2021, 22:58:00
Final myriad of parts arrived for the manual gearbox conversion on the E24 . refaced flywheel to be collected on Friday and then we are under starters orders ...
(https://i.ibb.co/Bf2RQwR/20210908-111115-2.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 September 2021, 01:05:33
Impressive collection of parts.  :y
Getrag gearboxes dont come cheap !  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 September 2021, 06:52:29
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 08 September 2021, 22:58:00
Final myriad of parts arrived for the manual gearbox conversion on the E24 . refaced flywheel to be collected on Friday and then we are under starters orders ...

That will keep you busy for a while, assuming you are doing the job yourself. Hope it all goes smoothly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 09 September 2021, 20:33:41
Quote from: STEMO on 09 September 2021, 06:52:29
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 08 September 2021, 22:58:00
Final myriad of parts arrived for the manual gearbox conversion on the E24 . refaced flywheel to be collected on Friday and then we are under starters orders ...

That will keep you busy for a while, assuming you are doing the job yourself. Hope it all goes smoothly.

Winter project Steve . Will do it all myself except for the actual removal of the old auto box which is very heavy . A couple of the lads from my local classic car club will help. It's a rare detachable bellhousing 'box so easy to fit . The 'box condition is known so I'll only replace seals and front bearing every other component in the change will be new or refurbished.

And Albs , you're right it wasn't cheap but it'll increase the value of the car beyond it's cost and eliminate the dreary 3 speed auto driving experience . :(
And being rare gay gold in colour will be the holy grail of S1 E24's  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2021, 20:35:39
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 08 September 2021, 22:58:00
Final myriad of parts arrived for the manual gearbox conversion on the E24 . refaced flywheel to be collected on Friday and then we are under starters orders ...
(https://i.ibb.co/Bf2RQwR/20210908-111115-2.jpg)
Man's toys :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 09 September 2021, 22:49:23
F*cked something else today. Took the plenium off to inspect the nearside spark plugs, and on refitting realised the NS plastic bagpipes to plenium expandible tubey thing was split. £20 odd quid off eBay, so may be fixed early next week.

Also realised the A/C rad is 'bent' from the Bambi incident (which explains the loss of A/C), and I'm not convinced the main rad isn't damaged too. 'dangle berries'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 September 2021, 08:18:45
Quote from: LC0112G on 09 September 2021, 22:49:23
F*cked something else today. Took the plenium off to inspect the nearside spark plugs, and on refitting realised the NS plastic bagpipes to plenium expandible tubey thing was split. £20 odd quid off eBay, so may be fixed early next week.

Also realised the A/C rad is 'bent' from the Bambi incident (which explains the loss of A/C), and I'm not convinced the main rad isn't damaged too. 'dangle berries'.
I can't help but laugh, I understand your pain all too well.  A simple job rarely is that straightforward.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2021, 09:10:38
Drove it to Norwich and back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 11 September 2021, 11:01:20
Found the o/s door mirror has been hit and broken by someone going the wrong way up a one way street >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2021, 18:04:33
Have you considered moving?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 September 2021, 19:38:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2021, 18:04:33
Have you considered moving?


How would that help? There are incompetent jerks everywhere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2021, 19:45:27
Quote from: Nick W on 11 September 2021, 19:38:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 September 2021, 18:04:33
Have you considered moving?


How would that help? There are incompetent jerks everywhere.
There's that...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 12 September 2021, 20:52:48
Turns out I may have done the local drivers a disservice as apparently someone decided it would be good fun to go round kicking the door mirrors of various cars in surrounding streets,unfortunately this person had a slight "accident" when the owner of one of the cars saw and caught him.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 September 2021, 21:20:02
Good they deserved it👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 16 September 2021, 21:41:46
Replaced o/s door mirror motor on the 960 so that's all good again[for now] :y then found the windscreen washer pump has packed in >:( it's definitely not the fuse as other things on same fuse still work,so got to check wiring to make sure power is getting to the motor before condeming that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 September 2021, 22:05:08
Treated the Mondeo to a full service and brake fluid change.  :y

Well....                I took it to the local ATS who did it for me while I had lunch in 'Spoons!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 September 2021, 09:32:07
Quote from: BazaJT on 12 September 2021, 20:52:48
Turns out I may have done the local drivers a disservice as apparently someone decided it would be good fun to go round kicking the door mirrors of various cars in surrounding streets,unfortunately this person had a slight "accident" when the owner of one of the cars saw and caught him.
I had the same issue a few years ago  :( got through many replacement wing mirrors £££  >:(

It's usually kids who've had half a shandy on a friday/saturday night  ::)

Police resources are even more overstretched now and if they are caught the CPS and court system do **** all  :-X

"Kids today ..... NO respect.....  "

blimey , I've turned into a grumpy old git   :P    :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 September 2021, 09:45:23
I had to replace the in tank fuel delivery hose(pump to outlet)  again on my rusty Builder's van  Omega,
It split in exactly the same place  ???
SAEj30r6 fuel hose
I searched for new GM "branded" shaped fuel lines etc from the Vauxhall part numbers etc ,o joy .

I've ordered a Protec Fuel Systems Convoluted In Tank Fuel Hose - 8/9mm Ends / 280mm Long, From Demon Tweeks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 September 2021, 11:19:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 September 2021, 09:32:07
Quote from: BazaJT on 12 September 2021, 20:52:48
Turns out I may have done the local drivers a disservice as apparently someone decided it would be good fun to go round kicking the door mirrors of various cars in surrounding streets,unfortunately this person had a slight "accident" when the owner of one of the cars saw and caught him.
I had the same issue a few years ago  :( got through many replacement wing mirrors £££  >:(

It's usually kids who've had half a shandy on a friday/saturday night  ::)

Police resources are even more overstretched now and if they are caught the CPS and court system do **** all  :-X

"Kids today ..... NO respect.....  "

blimey , I've turned into a grumpy old git   :P    :D
If they weren't so busy facilitating woke bullshit, they might have a bit more time to do actual policing :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2021, 15:35:34
Took it to the Lake District a week ago. And brought it back again today.  It's rolled over 140k now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 September 2021, 18:28:09
Should have gone for R9 spec hose dtb to cope with this new fangled E10 fuel-unless of course you run the "new" super duper E5 fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 September 2021, 18:42:00
Quote from: BazaJT on 17 September 2021, 18:28:09
Should have gone for R9 spec hose dtb to cope with this new fangled E10 fuel-unless of course you run the "new" super duper E5 fuel.
I do use E5 super 98, Sainsburys finest  :P
(because it's local to me )
the section of hose that blew/split was only in a few weeks if that  ???
though i didn't check if that spec of fuel line was rated to be immersed in petrol  :-[
the new pipe IS , so I'll see how that pans out .

it's a pain having to empty all the bodies out the boot to fit new pipe every few weeks  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 September 2021, 19:38:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 17 September 2021, 18:42:00
Quote from: BazaJT on 17 September 2021, 18:28:09
Should have gone for R9 spec hose dtb to cope with this new fangled E10 fuel-unless of course you run the "new" super duper E5 fuel.
I do use E5 super 98, Sainsburys finest  :P
(because it's local to me )
the section of hose that blew/split was only in a few weeks if that  ???
though i didn't check if that spec of fuel line was rated to be immersed in petrol  :-[
the new pipe IS , so I'll see how that pans out .

it's a pain having to empty all the bodies out the boot to fit new pipe every few weeks  :D
Well you should go to the tip more often.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 September 2021, 17:11:48
I think Ive finally got Pierre le Plastique sorted. One injector wasnt doing much injecting, so before forking out for a replacement, decided I had nothing to lose so took it apart and gave everything a good clean with carb cleaner. Paid particular attention to the tiny little holes in the nozzle, which were mostly completely blocked.
Carefully reassembled it and fitted it to the engine. Fired it up and took it for a short drive and it drove perfectly.
I do love that little car.  :D ;D  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 September 2021, 17:12:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 September 2021, 17:11:48
I think Ive finally got Pierre le Plastique sorted. One injector wasnt doing much injecting, so before forking out for a replacement, decided I had nothing to lose so took it apart and gave everything a good clean with carb cleaner. Paid particular attention to the tiny little holes in the nozzle, which were mostly completely blocked.
Carefully reassembled it and fitted it to the engine. Fired it up and took it for a short drive and it drove perfectly.
I do love that little car.  :D ;D  ::)
We knew that already  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 September 2021, 17:19:14
Just been thinking. Its been quite a while since I did anything more than check fluids and tyre pressures on the Omega.
They dont tend to like being ignored for too long, so a mini service and breather clean is probably due.
Will also fit the ARB polybushes kindly donated by Bandit this week, while I have it on the drive, and the spanners out.  :)
Also have several bits of plastic to reattach to Pierre, that  have been sat behind the bins since I changed the turbo / cambelt / alternator belt.
Get that lot done I can then think about tackling the to do list on the Boxster.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 September 2021, 22:25:55
Started collecting bits ready for next service now that it thinks it is nearly due.

Should really wash it at some point too :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2021, 09:33:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 September 2021, 22:25:55
Started collecting bits ready for next service now that it thinks it is nearly due.

Should really wash it at some point too :-[
That reminds me, I must dig out the laptop to reset the BBP's service indicator.  Due to the way SDD - JLR's tool of that era - works, it is a bit of a faff that takes the best part of 15 mins, by which time it declares the battery isn't charged enough ;D


As to washing, I purposely don't do that too often, as that annoys the jag forum mob ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 19 September 2021, 10:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 September 2021, 09:33:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 September 2021, 22:25:55
Started collecting bits ready for next service now that it thinks it is nearly due.

Should really wash it at some point too :-[
That reminds me, I must dig out the laptop to reset the BBP's service indicator.  Due to the way SDD - JLR's tool of that era - works, it is a bit of a faff that takes the best part of 15 mins, by which time it declares the battery isn't charged enough ;D


As to washing, I purposely don't do that too often, as that annoys the jag forum mob ;D
Isn't that a main dealer requirement?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: luizvivas on 19 September 2021, 19:52:20
(https://uploaddeimagens.com.br/images/002/905/182/thumb/Sensor_veloc%C3%ADmetro_16-07-20_optimized.jpg?1601646152)

The original panel speed sensor began to leak and was replaced after 28 years of use. I bought a new one and after 9 months it leaked transmission oil. I bought the third sensor, which also leaked oil in 3 months! Talking to a friend, president of the Clube do Omega MG and specialist in the exchange of analog panels by installing digital panels in the Omegas of our club members, I was informed that the cause of these leaks is the small rubber ring in the photo below. Problem solved.  :y



(https://uploaddeimagens.com.br/images/003/329/530/full/Pinh%C3%A3o_veloc%C3%ADmetro_16249659340280.jpg?1625959473)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 September 2021, 21:13:14
Driven it back from Yorkshire along with the tin tent after 10 glorious days of walking drinking & eating.😎.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2021, 19:11:40
Quote from: ronnyd on 19 September 2021, 10:50:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 September 2021, 09:33:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 September 2021, 22:25:55
Started collecting bits ready for next service now that it thinks it is nearly due.

Should really wash it at some point too :-[
That reminds me, I must dig out the laptop to reset the BBP's service indicator.  Due to the way SDD - JLR's tool of that era - works, it is a bit of a faff that takes the best part of 15 mins, by which time it declares the battery isn't charged enough ;D


As to washing, I purposely don't do that too often, as that annoys the jag forum mob ;D
Isn't that a main dealer requirement?  :D
Its the one thing a Jaguar owner is allowed to do himself.  I suspect even filling up with fuel is a dealer job ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 September 2021, 21:21:20
The PROTEC fuel pipe arrived from Demon tweeks  :)

one end 8mm ID (fuel pump outlet spigot)
one end 9.5mm ID (spigot on the outlet plate)
no instructions  ::) , some plastic shrinks when heated , some stretch  ;)
It required  heating to get the pipe to stretch onto the spigots

A youtube video showed some suicidal maniac heating the pipe with an electric hot air gun  :o
(sparks from the motor brushes and a glowing heating element  ::))
being an in petrol tank connection I opted NOT to use that method or a flame  ;D
i heated the ends gently with boiling water and they slid on . :)
I also added small (10-12mm) fuel line clamps (being a 4 Bar pump)

 https://www.protecfuelpumps.com/fuel-hose-and-connector/  (https://www.protecfuelpumps.com/fuel-hose-and-connector/)

Part number PTC14503
convoluted in tank fuel hose 280mm Length, 8mm & 9.5mm ID ends
example image
(https://protecfuelpumps-m8f2inbvsoqo.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hose_convoluted-1.jpg)

also worthy of note ....
As we found out, there are 2 sizes of fuel pump ,
the pipe above fits the BOSCH 815038 9196213 pump as fitted to my 53 plate facelift 2.6 SALOON



 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 September 2021, 18:32:22
Swapped out a snapped exhaust clamp on the merc, strange looking failure!

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/IMG_9015.jpg)

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/IMG_9016.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2021, 18:44:17
Corrosion and a material flaw, helped along by heat cycling leading to a fatigue fracture.

Basically, you need a new one, and if such a thing were part of an ongoing inspection regime, you would have needed a new one sooner when the crack was first spotted :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2021, 18:54:32
Replaced the PCV hoses on the Barge and washed it for the first time in three months :-[

That said, it scrubbed up alright, so it pays to properly wash and polish it every so often :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2021, 20:03:06
When I replaced the turbo / cam seal / cam belt / alternator belt on Pierre early in the year I didnt bother reattaching the various bits of plastic, because I wasnt sure it would run for long without going bang.
Now Ive sorted its latest problem and its running ok (for the moment) I spent much of today refitting them all.
So upper and lower cambelt covers (a complete pita of a job) wheelarch liner, battery box,and both undertrays.
It must be nearly 2kg heavier tonight than it was this morning.  :)
Wash and vac it tomorrow, then a few bits to do on the Omega.
After that probably take the Boxster off the road until spring and work through all the bits & pieces that need doing on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 22 September 2021, 22:29:18
Washed & vacuumed the Range Rover after 10 days of driving around the Yorkshire Moors area, hate seeing it mucky now gleaming & tucked away in the garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 September 2021, 11:27:23
Fixed a puddle light on the rear door of the RR it's never worked since I've had it, bought myself a set of trim removers off the bay for a tenner, levered the lower part of the door card off & simply reattached the connector and its all gone back perfectly , right tools for the job no scratches at all..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 September 2021, 20:38:01
Permanently removed eight fault codes from the Barge...

By retrofitting Soft Close...  ::)

Only in Mercedesland would that even be deemed a solution  ;D

Still, it is starting to add up to being the best spec Ed S280 ever made... (Probably the only one in the UK with Bixenons, Soft Close, Parking sensors, headlight washers and heated washer bottle) Which is nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 26 September 2021, 11:27:23
Following a vigorous jet wash session on my little used Jaguar S type (2000) I found a major lake of water in the near side carpet :o

Going into panic mode I attempted to drain the "lake" using a Vax.

Next job was to find out how the water had got into the interior. Examining the various door seals they all looked in good condition and the sunroof drain tubes were clear.

The soundproofing on the near side front firewall was also soaking wet which suggested that the water was coming via the engine bay.

After stripping out the front screen lower plastic cover I found the remnants of a mouse/squirrel nest and the drain hole on the near side was stuffed with have eaten walnut shells.

Looks like the water had backed up and flooded through the heater fan intake and into the car.

This car had hardly been used since Covid. It just goes to show that living in the countryside has it's downside.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2021, 13:00:57
Living in the countryside has nothing to do with it... Over time even leaves and detritus will do the same thing.

It’s called preventative maintenance for a reason :D

Hopefully the damage is limited to a puddle :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2021, 16:56:34
Spent a couple of hours trying to ascertain why an Astra-H with keyless entry won't attempt to start, unsuccessfully.

Cheap cloned Chinese digs tat wasn't being very helpful at all, and for proper diags for an Astra-H you need a Tech 2 and a CANdi, neither of which I currently have ;D

I know Gixer has the Tech2, CANdi still to be tracked down!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2021, 17:31:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2021, 16:56:34
Spent a couple of hours trying to ascertain why an Astra-H with keyless entry won't attempt to start, unsuccessfully.

Cheap cloned Chinese digs tat wasn't being very helpful at all, and for proper diags for an Astra-H you need a Tech 2 and a CANdi, neither of which I currently have ;D

I know Gixer has the Tech2, CANdi still to be tracked down!
Have you tried the key... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 September 2021, 17:48:13
Bob the builder may have an idea or two.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2021, 17:51:29
Quote from: STEMO on 26 September 2021, 17:48:13
Bob the builder may have an idea or two.
But can he fix it?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 September 2021, 17:53:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2021, 17:51:29
Quote from: STEMO on 26 September 2021, 17:48:13
Bob the builder may have an idea or two.
But can he fix it?  :D
Not from Derby  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 September 2021, 18:22:43
Don't have "keyless entry" on any of our astra Hs
the ordinary remote fobs do require being programmed in various modules, IN THE CORRECT ORDER though and IIRC used fobs can't be reprogrammed .
I don't have  Tech 2 or  CANdi  :-\ but manage accessing all modules etc with Chinese hardware/software  :-X 

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 September 2021, 18:34:53
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 September 2021, 18:22:43
Don't have "keyless entry" on any of our astra Hs
the ordinary remote fobs do require being programmed in various modules, IN THE CORRECT ORDER though and IIRC used fobs can't be reprogrammed .
I don't have  Tech 2 or  CANdi  :-\ but manage accessing all modules etc with Chinese hardware/software  :-X
Fat lot of good you are  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 10:16:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2021, 17:31:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2021, 16:56:34
Spent a couple of hours trying to ascertain why an Astra-H with keyless entry won't attempt to start, unsuccessfully.

Cheap cloned Chinese digs tat wasn't being very helpful at all, and for proper diags for an Astra-H you need a Tech 2 and a CANdi, neither of which I currently have ;D

I know Gixer has the Tech2, CANdi still to be tracked down!
Have you tried the key... :D
Stupidly, there doesn't appear to be a procedure for if the car cannot pick up the transponder, and no physical key override for the ignition (only for the doors, which is plastic, and probably stands no chance in a 12 year old lock that has never been moved - we know how much force is sometimes needed on Omegas!).

My car, for example, has a place you can hold the key to start it, so it can still pick up the transponder chip, even if the key is failing.  The Astra manual suggests holding near wher ethe ignition switch would be, but there is nothing behind it, so thats just a bit silly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 10:21:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 September 2021, 18:22:43
Don't have "keyless entry" on any of our astra Hs
the ordinary remote fobs do require being programmed in various modules, IN THE CORRECT ORDER though and IIRC used fobs can't be reprogrammed .
I don't have  Tech 2 or  CANdi  :-\ but manage accessing all modules etc with Chinese hardware/software  :-X
Its the immobiliser thats not working, the remote fob is all good, as is the keyless entry.

My ching-chong-chinaland cheap Opel diags shite is not completely reading all live data in the immobiliser, particularly the 2nd bunch of readings, which is where the key info is.  Hence I need to retrieve both my Tech2 and our CANdi lead, as currently not sure if its the diags gear, or the immobiliser thats not working right.

Additionally, the piece of shite that cannot be named here is refusing to talk to some of the ECUs that it thinks should exist after reading the CIM, again not sure if its the diags or one of the CAN buses thats not right.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 September 2021, 14:33:04
Did you try holding the key close to the ignition as the H has the CIM in this location
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 September 2021, 15:44:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 10:21:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 September 2021, 18:22:43
Don't have "keyless entry" on any of our astra Hs
the ordinary remote fobs do require being programmed in various modules, IN THE CORRECT ORDER though and IIRC used fobs can't be reprogrammed .
I don't have  Tech 2 or  CANdi  :-\ but manage accessing all modules etc with Chinese hardware/software  :-X
Its the immobiliser thats not working, the remote fob is all good, as is the keyless entry.

My ching-chong-chinaland cheap Opel diags shite is not completely reading all live data in the immobiliser, particularly the 2nd bunch of readings, which is where the key info is.  Hence I need to retrieve both my Tech2 and our CANdi lead, as currently not sure if its the diags gear, or the immobiliser thats not working right.

Additionally, the piece of shite that cannot be named here is refusing to talk to some of the ECUs that it thinks should exist after reading the CIM, again not sure if its the diags or one of the CAN buses thats not right.
Can i ask why?  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 September 2021, 15:46:53
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 September 2021, 15:44:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 10:21:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 September 2021, 18:22:43
Don't have "keyless entry" on any of our astra Hs
the ordinary remote fobs do require being programmed in various modules, IN THE CORRECT ORDER though and IIRC used fobs can't be reprogrammed .
I don't have  Tech 2 or  CANdi  :-\ but manage accessing all modules etc with Chinese hardware/software  :-X
Its the immobiliser thats not working, the remote fob is all good, as is the keyless entry.

My ching-chong-chinaland cheap Opel diags shite is not completely reading all live data in the immobiliser, particularly the 2nd bunch of readings, which is where the key info is.  Hence I need to retrieve both my Tech2 and our CANdi lead, as currently not sure if its the diags gear, or the immobiliser thats not working right.

Additionally, the piece of shite that cannot be named here is refusing to talk to some of the ECUs that it thinks should exist after reading the CIM, again not sure if its the diags or one of the CAN buses thats not right.
Can i ask why?  :-[
No.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 17:40:19
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 27 September 2021, 14:33:04
Did you try holding the key close to the ignition as the H has the CIM in this location
I tried in the position suggested in the manual (ie, where the ignition switch would normally be) and dismantled the cowling and tried on the CIM - or at least what I thought is the CIM, where the stalks clip into.

TIS implies the immobiliser antennas are in the roof and in the base of the B posts...   ...unless that is for the keyless entry?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 September 2021, 18:21:29
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 September 2021, 15:44:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 10:21:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 September 2021, 18:22:43
Don't have "keyless entry" on any of our astra Hs
the ordinary remote fobs do require being programmed in various modules, IN THE CORRECT ORDER though and IIRC used fobs can't be reprogrammed .
I don't have  Tech 2 or  CANdi  :-\ but manage accessing all modules etc with Chinese hardware/software  :-X
Its the immobiliser thats not working, the remote fob is all good, as is the keyless entry.

My ching-chong-chinaland cheap Opel diags shite is not completely reading all live data in the immobiliser, particularly the 2nd bunch of readings, which is where the key info is.  Hence I need to retrieve both my Tech2 and our CANdi lead, as currently not sure if its the diags gear, or the immobiliser thats not working right.

Additionally, the piece of shite that cannot be named here is refusing to talk to some of the ECUs that it thinks should exist after reading the CIM, again not sure if its the diags or one of the CAN buses thats not right.
Can i ask why?  :-[

Its an illegal copy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 September 2021, 20:39:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 September 2021, 18:21:29
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 September 2021, 15:44:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 10:21:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 26 September 2021, 18:22:43
Don't have "keyless entry" on any of our astra Hs
the ordinary remote fobs do require being programmed in various modules, IN THE CORRECT ORDER though and IIRC used fobs can't be reprogrammed .
I don't have  Tech 2 or  CANdi  :-\ but manage accessing all modules etc with Chinese hardware/software  :-X
Its the immobiliser thats not working, the remote fob is all good, as is the keyless entry.

My ching-chong-chinaland cheap Opel diags shite is not completely reading all live data in the immobiliser, particularly the 2nd bunch of readings, which is where the key info is.  Hence I need to retrieve both my Tech2 and our CANdi lead, as currently not sure if its the diags gear, or the immobiliser thats not working right.

Additionally, the piece of shite that cannot be named here is refusing to talk to some of the ECUs that it thinks should exist after reading the CIM, again not sure if its the diags or one of the CAN buses thats not right.
Can i ask why?  :-[

Its an illegal copy.
Thanks Froggie, seen it mentioned a few times but never knew why.  :y  STEMO,  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 06:12:35
Managed to find somewhere that actually had petrol.

I believe £1.53 a litre is quite possibly the most I have ever paid :o

To be fair to the garage, they were limiting everyone to £44... So I left with more fuel than someone buying diesel... Every cloud ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 September 2021, 06:48:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 06:12:35
Managed to find somewhere that actually had petrol.

I believe £1.53 a litre is quite possibly the most I have ever paid :o

To be fair to the garage, they were limiting everyone to £44... So I left with more fuel than someone buying diesel... Every cloud ::)
But the person buying diesel will still get further than you. £44 of diesel will get me over 300 miles, and mine is not the most economical.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 07:43:10
Quote from: STEMO on 28 September 2021, 06:48:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 06:12:35
Managed to find somewhere that actually had petrol.

I believe £1.53 a litre is quite possibly the most I have ever paid :o

To be fair to the garage, they were limiting everyone to £44... So I left with more fuel than someone buying diesel... Every cloud ::)
But the person buying diesel will still get further than you. £44 of diesel will get me over 300 miles, and mine is not the most economical.
Rain on my parade why don't you...

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 September 2021, 08:24:18
Diesel can also be stored relatively safely compared to the idiots filling up ANY container they can find with petrol   :-X

Also, if people have a full tank of fuel and only do 10 miles a week ,it won't do the car any good, E10 degrading ,causing blocked injectors etc , poor emissions  :-\ cars 50 kg heavier (weight of extra fuel) using more fuel , not good news for the climate protesters  :P

I only ever put about 75 litres in my Omega  :D

also also , more fuel on board means more could leak in an accident.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 28 September 2021, 09:55:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 September 2021, 10:16:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2021, 17:31:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2021, 16:56:34
Spent a couple of hours trying to ascertain why an Astra-H with keyless entry won't attempt to start, unsuccessfully.

Cheap cloned Chinese digs tat wasn't being very helpful at all, and for proper diags for an Astra-H you need a Tech 2 and a CANdi, neither of which I currently have ;D

I know Gixer has the Tech2, CANdi still to be tracked down!
Have you tried the key... :D
Stupidly, there doesn't appear to be a procedure for if the car cannot pick up the transponder, and no physical key override for the ignition (only for the doors, which is plastic, and probably stands no chance in a 12 year old lock that has never been moved - we know how much force is sometimes needed on Omegas!).

My car, for example, has a place you can hold the key to start it, so it can still pick up the transponder chip, even if the key is failing.  The Astra manual suggests holding near wher ethe ignition switch would be, but there is nothing behind it, so thats just a bit silly.
Like any religion - you have believe without question otherwise you won't be saved ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 September 2021, 11:34:15
Drove into town to collect a sack of dog feed , passed all the numpties queueing at Sainsbury's petrol station because of the "shortage"..😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 13:58:25
Quote from: STEMO on 28 September 2021, 06:48:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 06:12:35
Managed to find somewhere that actually had petrol.

I believe £1.53 a litre is quite possibly the most I have ever paid :o

To be fair to the garage, they were limiting everyone to £44... So I left with more fuel than someone buying diesel... Every cloud ::)
But the person buying diesel will still get further than you. £44 of diesel will get me over 300 miles, and mine is not the most economical.
£44 will get me well over 250 miles.  Is the Astra a bit of a dog?  I know small underpowered autos arent the most economical, but surprised the asjtray is that poor on mpg...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 14:02:53
Quote from: Rangie on 28 September 2021, 11:34:15
Drove into town to collect a sack of dog feed , passed all the numpties queueing at Sainsbury's petrol station because of the "shortage"..😂
If you need the fuel, you have to queue. End of.

If you are one of those (apparently majority) who shove £10/£20 a week in, you still need to fill every week.  If you are, like me, one of those who runs it bone dry, then shoves in the maximum that Pay at Pump allows, normally £99, then you still need to fill up once it approaches bone dry again.

So the numpties are the brainless idiots who listen to Jeremy Whine/BBC News/Ch4 News or who have an asrebook account.  Not the poor bastards who need fuel, and are currently having to queue for hours to get a fanny full of the stuff.


But, remember, its what we wanted and voted for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 14:44:39
Which is why I filled took the opportunity to get some.

You don't what to be that person running out on the way to hospital or an interview because you chose not to buy fuel when you had the opportunity.

I know it will have settled down by the end of the week, but I also know that I have 4 commutes and some errands to run, so rather than chance it, I chose to queue. I would have brimmed it if I could have, probably another ten litres or so... 88litre tank on the Barge, usually sees me 430-450 miles.

I wouldn't, however normally pay 153 a litre, but if the only garage with petrol on my commute happens to be the most expensive one in West Sussex, then so be it.

It’s got nothing to do with voting choices... At least I didn't see Media Doom Mongers on the ballot.

When people realise that it might start to affect all their online shopping, will they react by panic buying on Egay/Amazoom or Faceachebook market place?

Probably. But that's because people are retarded nothing else.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 September 2021, 14:50:10
Very rarely let our two get near the quarter level , filled them both about 10 days ago so around 700 miles left before anywhere near empty, ten or twenty pounds worth wouldn't get either vehicle very far.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 September 2021, 15:08:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 13:58:25
Quote from: STEMO on 28 September 2021, 06:48:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 06:12:35
Managed to find somewhere that actually had petrol.

I believe £1.53 a litre is quite possibly the most I have ever paid :o

To be fair to the garage, they were limiting everyone to £44... So I left with more fuel than someone buying diesel... Every cloud ::)
But the person buying diesel will still get further than you. £44 of diesel will get me over 300 miles, and mine is not the most economical.
£44 will get me well over 250 miles.  Is the Astra a bit of a dog?  I know small underpowered autos arent the most economical, but surprised the asjtray is that poor on mpg...
45mpg will do me. No need to take it to bits every farts end, either  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 September 2021, 16:14:39
Bumped into some dodgy geezer in a car park  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 September 2021, 16:38:49
Quote from: Rangie on 28 September 2021, 11:34:15
Drove into town to collect a sack of dog feed , passed all the numpties queueing at Sainsbury's petrol station because of the "shortage"..😂
No queues at our local Sainsburys petrol station this afternoon. It's shut, :D No fuel at all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 16:41:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 28 September 2021, 16:14:39
Bumped into some dodgy geezer in a car park  :-X
Funny you should say that, so did I.  I very dodgy looking geezer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 16:43:05
Blatted it up the M40 in the rain.  Need to check tread on the rears, as it was a bit loose at the back.

In my mind, I checked it last week, and they were 4mm....     ....but last week might have actually been 3 weeks ago before I took it to the Lakes.


Its an age thing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 September 2021, 17:01:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 16:41:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 28 September 2021, 16:14:39
Bumped into some dodgy geezer in a car park  :-X
Funny you should say that, so did I.  I very dodgy looking geezer.
Was there a Jaaaaag involved? :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 September 2021, 18:10:18
Two of them I would imagine.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 18:28:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 September 2021, 18:10:18
Two of them I would imagine.  :)
One one Jaaaaaaaggggg - a very dirty Big Black Pussy.


Strange bloke in a Velar took me for a ride :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 18:29:24
Just bumped into another strange fella in my garage.

So, now, once again, not only am I in possession of a CANdi adapter, but also a Tech2 :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 18:30:36
I was in my garage, due to needing to check the tread depth on the BBP, and also to reset the service indicator.

I got as far as booting the PC, but was overcome with CBA rain stopped play.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2021, 10:45:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 18:30:36
I was in my garage, due to needing to check the tread depth on the BBP, and also to reset the service indicator.

I got as far as booting the PC, but was overcome with CBA rain stopped play.
Service interval rest yesterday.  Missing electricity follow said process being returned to it as we speak.

Rear tyres are a touch under 4mm across the width of both.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 October 2021, 11:24:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 October 2021, 10:45:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 September 2021, 18:30:36
I was in my garage, due to needing to check the tread depth on the BBP, and also to reset the service indicator.

I got as far as booting the PC, but was overcome with CBA rain stopped play.
Service interval rest yesterday.  Missing electricity follow said process being returned to it as we speak.

Rear tyres are a touch under 4mm across the width of both.

As you know, they recommend connecting the charger when you do this to maintain voltage stability, but we think it won't take long so we'll risk it.  ;D  Had to plug mine in to VCDS the other day, as I carelessly leaned on the start button with the MMI disconnected, throwing airbag codes.  ::)  The Nav aerial needed replacing so I leaned across the centre console to unplug the harness and heard the booting up noise. When I'd sorted the aerial I had to run a scan and delete the fault code to turn the airbag light off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2021, 18:02:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 October 2021, 11:24:08
As you know, they recommend connecting the charger when you do this to maintain voltage stability
I normally put on a set of jump leads to a running car when using SDD ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 October 2021, 18:26:05
Had the Camcover gaskets done by SOS yesterday :y and did an oil and filter change today.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 01 October 2021, 19:27:07
 Not today but for tommorrow, going to attempt to get fuel for the Monaro for a show at Thorsy Park on Sunday week. Last one of the season I think
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2021, 19:49:18
Keith I know that Tescos Maldon had fuel a few days ago. No-one in Witham did.
Yesterday I went to Sainsburys Tollgate, drove straight in without queuing and filled up, so if nothing doing in your neck of the woods.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 02 October 2021, 07:17:35
Thanks mate. I visited 12 places Monday night to get fuel for the bus, with only one having unleaded only. Got some in Colchester on Tuesday morning but they dont do super there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2021, 08:21:05
Went in Morisons in Witham at 7am this morning in Pierre and filed up without having to queue.
As the engine was hot the fickin thing didnt want to start again though. Almost flattened the battery before it fired up.
French crap.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 October 2021, 13:22:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2021, 08:21:05
Went in Morisons in Witham at 7am this morning in Pierre and filed up without having to queue.
As the engine was hot the fickin thing didnt want to start again though. Almost flattened the battery before it fired up.
French crap.  :(

Well seeing as you've just quadrupled the value of the thing with a full tank of fuel, maybe now's the time to sell it!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 October 2021, 15:30:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 October 2021, 13:22:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2021, 08:21:05
Went in Morisons in Witham at 7am this morning in Pierre and filed up without having to queue.
As the engine was hot the fickin thing didnt want to start again though. Almost flattened the battery before it fired up.
French crap.  :(

Well seeing as you've just quadrupled the value of the thing with a full tank of fuel, maybe now's the time to sell it!  :y

Nah.....he loves it too much for that. He loves all things froggie. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 October 2021, 16:05:22
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 October 2021, 15:30:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 October 2021, 13:22:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2021, 08:21:05
Went in Morisons in Witham at 7am this morning in Pierre and filed up without having to queue.
As the engine was hot the fickin thing didnt want to start again though. Almost flattened the battery before it fired up.
French crap.  :(

Well seeing as you've just quadrupled the value of the thing with a full tank of fuel, maybe now's the time to sell it!  :y

Nah.....he loves it too much for that. He loves all things froggie. :)
The boggeyed convertible Beetle does bear more than a passing resemblance to a squished frog...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 06 October 2021, 21:01:47
Mot'd the Merc, nice clean pass
Moved insurance, saving £100 on last years price, and 75 off renewal.
down to £205 for a year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 October 2021, 18:20:47
New thermostat on the Mondeo and now the temp gauge behaves normally.  :y

Strange thing though.... it's got much the same engine as the Jaguar XF and LR Freelander, so the same thermostat fits all three.  However the thermostat for the XF and Freelander was £6 cheaper than the Mondeo.  :-\  So I treated it to the Jag stat!  :)

Meanwhile it's developed a nice whooshing noise when accelerating and sure enough I found a hole in the turbo boost pipe, so one on order.  Only a tenner so not that bad.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 18:36:03
Is that the same lump as the Volvo D4 circa 2010 :-\

If so, how do you find it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 October 2021, 19:34:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 18:36:03
Is that the same lump as the Volvo D4 circa 2010 :-\

If so, how do you find it?

You pull the little lever in the passenger side footwell, then grope around under the bonnet lip for the catch and when you find and release it, lift the bonnet up and Ta Dah!   There it is!  :y                                       :D  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 October 2021, 19:43:49
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 October 2021, 19:34:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 18:36:03
Is that the same lump as the Volvo D4 circa 2010 :-\

If so, how do you find it?

You pull the little lever in the passenger side footwell, then grope around under the bonnet lip for the catch and when you find and release it, lift the bonnet up and Ta Dah!   There it is!  :y                                       :D  ;D
Saw that coming a fickin mile off mate  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 19:54:17
Quote from: STEMO on 08 October 2021, 19:43:49
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 October 2021, 19:34:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 18:36:03
Is that the same lump as the Volvo D4 circa 2010 :-\

If so, how do you find it?

You pull the little lever in the passenger side footwell, then grope around under the bonnet lip for the catch and when you find and release it, lift the bonnet up and Ta Dah!   There it is!  :y                                       :D  ;D
Saw that coming a fickin mile off mate  ;D
Shouldn't you be in bed?

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 19:55:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 October 2021, 19:34:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 18:36:03
Is that the same lump as the Volvo D4 circa 2010 :-\

If so, how do you find it?

You pull the little lever in the passenger side footwell, then grope around under the bonnet lip for the catch and when you find and release it, lift the bonnet up and Ta Dah!   There it is!  :y                                       :D  ;D
And there was me thinking it was in the boot ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 October 2021, 20:30:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 October 2021, 19:34:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 18:36:03
Is that the same lump as the Volvo D4 circa 2010 :-\

If so, how do you find it?

You pull the little lever in the passenger side footwell, then grope around under the bonnet lip for the catch and when you find and release it, lift the bonnet up and Ta Dah!   There it is!  :y                                       :D  ;D

Try that method on a Boxster and you will be sorely disappointed.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 October 2021, 02:11:04
Quote from: STEMO on 08 October 2021, 19:43:49
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 08 October 2021, 19:34:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2021, 18:36:03
Is that the same lump as the Volvo D4 circa 2010 :-\

If so, how do you find it?

You pull the little lever in the passenger side footwell, then grope around under the bonnet lip for the catch and when you find and release it, lift the bonnet up and Ta Dah!   There it is!  :y                                       :D  ;D
Saw that coming a fickin mile off mate  ;D

 ;D

Couldn't resist it!  ;D    Sorry Al.  :)

In answer to your question though, yes it's fine. Nice and torquey, with plenty of grunt in all gears and decent fuel economy. 40mpg.  :y

Not sure if it's the same lump as the 2010 Volvo D4 tbh. Ford had sold Volvo by then?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 04:39:24
I'd expect nothing less ;D

Considering an XC70 for Mother's convenience, potentially a D5 AWD, but there's a few reasonable looking DriveE wwd around... Apparently a four pot 2.0 Pug/Frod diseasal... 40mpg, is that a manual or Auto :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 October 2021, 08:12:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 04:39:24
I'd expect nothing less ;D

Considering an XC70 for Mother's convenience, potentially a D5 AWD, but there's a few reasonable looking DriveE wwd around... Apparently a four pot 2.0 Pug/Frod diseasal... 40mpg, is that a manual or Auto :-\

Hmm. That's the one my brother had in his V50.  :(

Had endless DPF issues, and just as I was getting to the bottom of it, it decided to fill its sump with fuel and then burn it all through the turbo oil seal.

But that's just modern diesels. In fairness to it, it was used for school run duties almost exclusively.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2021, 10:08:32
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 09 October 2021, 08:12:05
Had endless DPF issues, and just as I was getting to the bottom of it, it decided to fill its sump with fuel and then burn it all through the turbo oil seal.

But that's just modern diesels. In fairness to it, it was used for school run duties almost exclusively.
I have endless troubles on the Jag forums for constantly saying people have bought the wrong engine because they mostly do short journeys.


Dr Gollum, if its a car for running your mum around locally, I'd highly recommend you stay away from any diesel from the last decade, as the poor thing will be constantly doing active regens, filling up the sump with diesel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 11:40:22
I wonder if plods have DPFs (being emissions exempt) as petrols are pretty thin on the ground... Not to mention being auto only (not the strongest of boxes once you put a bit of torque through them) :-\

Shame as they're just the right height for getting in and out. That said, DPFs are probably a good reason to stick with the Barge.

Commute is 26 miles of dual carriageways and roundabouts, so probably won't help re regens either... So I could even say that would be enough of a run.

What year did DPFs start being a thing? Euro 5? With Euro 6 adding Adpiss?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 October 2021, 11:49:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 11:40:22
I wonder if plods have DPFs (being emissions exempt) as petrols are pretty thin on the ground... Not to mention being auto only (not the strongest of boxes once you put a bit of torque through them) :-\

Shame as they're just the right height for getting in and out. That said, DPFs are probably a good reason to stick with the Barge.

Commute is 26 miles of dual carriageways and roundabouts, so probably won't help re regens either... So I could even say that would be enough of a run.
Wifey's commute to Sheffield is around 20 miles, no problems with dpf. People seem very anti diesel just because of the dpf, but we've never had any problems.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 12:04:58
I have as many roundabouts as miles, so a lot of junctions/ stopping and starting. Can't recall if either Insignificant had a dpf or not, but haven't owned a 'modern' (2010/11) diesel long enough to have an issue with one. But they were doing as much distance work as around town and were never cold.

Nowadays, it's either 1-3 miles, commuting, or Norwich (only two more trips up there for now) and the odd run down to the New Forest.

As an aside, I have stumbled on some information that suggests 2010 MY 2.0 manuals don't have DPFs...  :-\ more digging required.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 October 2021, 12:35:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 12:04:58
I have as many roundabouts as miles, so a lot of junctions/ stopping and starting. Can't recall if either Insignificant had a dpf or not, but haven't owned a 'modern' (2010/11) diesel long enough to have an issue with one. But they were doing as much distance work as around town and were never cold.

Nowadays, it's either 1-3 miles, commuting, or Norwich (only two more trips up there for now) and the odd run down to the New Forest.

As an aside, I have stumbled on some information that suggests 2010 MY 2.0 manuals don't have DPFs...  :-\ more digging required.
I'd be very surprised at that, some cars after 06/07 had them fitted, but all cars after 09. From the interweb:

Does my car have a DPF? If it was built after 2009 then it will do. All diesel cars since September 2009 have to be fitted with a DPF in the exhaust to stop this soot passing into the atmosphere. It's part of the Euro 5 standard for diesels but be aware that some cars built before this date also come with DPFs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 13:16:03
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=81813

At least I now know what to look for on the chassis number  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 09 October 2021, 13:19:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 11:40:22
I wonder if plods have DPFs (being emissions exempt) as petrols are pretty thin on the ground... Not to mention being auto only (not the strongest of boxes once you put a bit of torque through them) :-\

There is a bloke who comes to the Bristol ABS meet who works in the maintainace dept for south wales ambulances. He says all the emergency services are having problems with their Diesel DPF's. As you might expect, lots of short rapid journeys, followed by a cold stop and no chance for the regen cycles to complete properly.

They also have issues with the engine valves coking up on direct injection engines for the same reason - the engine never gets properly warm and with no fuel going past the inlet valves to wash them clean, they coke up quickly.

The consensus on other forums is that if you aren't doing regular 100+ mile trips stick to petrol.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 13:29:27
We occasionally have smoke issues with the 1.5 Transhit Connects at work because they aren't designed to drive half a mile at 20 mph. The only reason they haven't completely sooted up is that they periodically get driven to Luton or Stansted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 October 2021, 15:45:28
My astra has done 88,000 miles and I have never had any dpf problems. Regen used to be every 300 miles or so, now down to about 250. I never switch off until the regen is finished. It really doesn't need anything like 100 mile journeys, or even 50. As long as the engine regularly gets hot, and you know when a regen is happening, it's fine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 October 2021, 17:47:31
Quote from: LC0112G on 09 October 2021, 13:19:21

There is a bloke who comes to the Bristol ABS meet who works in the maintainace dept for south wales ambulances. He says all the emergency services are having problems with their Diesel DPF's. As you might expect, lots of short rapid journeys, followed by a cold stop and no chance for the regen cycles to complete properly.

They also have issues with the engine valves coking up on direct injection engines for the same reason - the engine never gets properly warm and with no fuel going past the inlet valves to wash them clean, they coke up quickly.



We had the same problems with the recovery trucks; they spend a lot of time just idling which does the DPF no good at all. My Canter needed a new one(we tried several ways of cleaning it, all of which were unsuccessful) at about 100k miles and a cost of £2500. It was not Lynne's best buy as the engine expired(we think due to badly diluted oil) just after it was paid off, and disposed of rather than earning money.


We are well past the point where complicated solutions to problems are worse than the problem itself - the expected, design life for modern engines is going backwards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2021, 18:53:41
Finally got round to replacing the headlight on the battlebus.  Managed to blow the bulb in the process, but had the original (standard, not brighter type)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 09 October 2021, 19:44:33
Don't know if it was across the entire range but the Volvo V50 got dpf from 2005.For the V70/XC70 I'd still go with the 5 pot 2.4 [preferably manual rather than auto]diesel rather than the 4 pot 2.0.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 October 2021, 20:04:49
Quote from: BazaJT on 09 October 2021, 19:44:33
Don't know if it was across the entire range but the Volvo V50 got dpf from 2005.For the V70/XC70 I'd still go with the 5 pot 2.4 [preferably manual rather than auto]diesel rather than the 4 pot 2.0.

Mine has the D5 and it's excellent!  :y   Even with an auto box!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 October 2021, 20:07:03
Quote from: BazaJT on 09 October 2021, 19:44:33
Don't know if it was across the entire range but the Volvo V50 got dpf from 2005.For the V70/XC70 I'd still go with the 5 pot 2.4 [preferably manual rather than auto]diesel rather than the 4 pot 2.0.
That's pretty much my take on them, but this particular car, although the "eco" version, otherwise has every factory option, which makes it more interesting... I am as uncertain about the lack of awd as the engine, although retrofitting the rear axle, whilst insane, is do able.

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 October 2021, 20:04:49
Quote from: BazaJT on 09 October 2021, 19:44:33
Don't know if it was across the entire range but the Volvo V50 got dpf from 2005.For the V70/XC70 I'd still go with the 5 pot 2.4 [preferably manual rather than auto]diesel rather than the 4 pot 2.0.

Mine has the D5 and it's excellent!  :y   Even with an auto box!  :D
Especially the later cars with a polestar tune... 235bhp... and why later plods have a certain appeal :y  Still no sports car though :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 October 2021, 20:47:03
Why is going faaaaaaaaast so important for a mummy transporter?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 October 2021, 01:37:03
Quote from: STEMO on 09 October 2021, 20:47:03
Why is going faaaaaaaaast so important for a mummy transporter?
The Barge is faster :D it's a fair point though. Abit of grunt to keep away from all the ditherers is no bad thing. There's a limit to the handling because of the 3" lift over the V70, so the 2.0 isn't significantly slower than the D5 on paper...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2021, 10:59:19
Cleaned and coppaslipped some of the brake lines on the bus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 October 2021, 11:00:32
Trying with MOT'ing now, rather than waiting until Feb, as I think my days of rolling around under a car in the snow are becoming more difficult to drum up enthusiasm for ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 October 2021, 11:54:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 October 2021, 11:00:32
Trying with MOT'ing now, rather than waiting until Feb, as I think my days of rolling around under a car in the snow are becoming more difficult to drum up enthusiasm for ;D
My MOT's are about ten months apart as that's when it's ready for a service. No point in going back twice, especially as the 'claim' the MOT is free.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 October 2021, 21:16:50
Went with the V70 to Gaydon for a Volvo meet there excellent day out and the V70 never missed a beat on the 290 mile round trip.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 October 2021, 19:03:41
Fitted the turbo boost pipe on the Mondeo which turned up from ebay today, took it for a spin and normal service restored, with no coolant leaks either!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 10:56:43
Drove it to Norwich. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 October 2021, 13:50:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
I'd forgotten about Norwich  ;D Haven't given it a thought since Nicolas Persons  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 15:32:14
So has everyone else.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 16:32:36
I might be spending most of the next three years here...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 October 2021, 16:55:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 16:32:36
I might be spending most of the next three years here...
The minute you notice a web forming between your fingers or toes, ask for a transfer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:37:46
Quote from: STEMO on 15 October 2021, 13:50:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
I'd forgotten about Norwich  ;D Haven't given it a thought since Nicolas Persons  ::)
Tonight, live from Norwich, its Sale of the Century.


What a crock of shite that was ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 October 2021, 17:53:46
But he was great on, just a minute
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 19:14:40
Quote from: STEMO on 15 October 2021, 16:55:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 16:32:36
I might be spending most of the next three years here...
The minute you notice a web forming between your fingers or toes, ask for a transfer.
I should be OK... The Fens are miles away :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 15 October 2021, 19:17:26
Quote from: STEMO on 15 October 2021, 16:55:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 16:32:36
I might be spending most of the next three years here...
The minute you notice a web forming between your fingers or toes, ask for a transfer.
As a Suffolk lad, that's music to my ears, well eyes actually.  ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 15 October 2021, 19:19:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
If you were from Naarfolk your sister could very well be your wife.  :o ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 October 2021, 19:22:34
Very childishly on the traffic light grand Prix against some youths in a modified mini cooper s. Nothing remarkable about that.

But the looks on their faces when the rotavator and and trailer I was towing also passed them was priceless  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 19:47:32
Quote from: ronnyd on 15 October 2021, 19:19:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
If you were from Naarfolk your sister could very well be your wife.  :o ;)
Mrs TB is far to sane to be related to TB :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 20:21:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 15 October 2021, 19:19:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
If you were from Naarfolk your sister could very well be your wife.  :o ;)
Good job we're not from round there then.  I'm near suicidal being related to her, the thought of being married to her is a step too far.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 20:21:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 19:47:32
Quote from: ronnyd on 15 October 2021, 19:19:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
If you were from Naarfolk your sister could very well be your wife.  :o ;)
Mrs TB is far to sane to be related to TB :D
And she's a bloody lucky woman....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 October 2021, 20:24:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 20:21:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 15 October 2021, 19:19:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
If you were from Naarfolk your sister could very well be your wife.  :o ;)
Good job we're not from round there then.  I'm near suicidal being related to her, the thought of being married to her is a step too far.
I believe that it's actually illegal now. Even in Norfick  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2021, 13:35:55
Got a new and cleanish MOT on the V70.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2021, 13:38:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2021, 13:35:55
Got a new and cleanish MOT on the V70.  :y
Did they wash it then :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2021, 14:02:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2021, 13:38:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 October 2021, 13:35:55
Got a new and cleanish MOT on the V70.  :y
Did they wash it then :D

No, dry cleaned!  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 22 October 2021, 16:12:01
Got the 960 tested,advisories for rear brake pads getting low.So that's two out of three vehicles tested into next year :y Just need to find enthusiasm to do something with the Omega :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 October 2021, 20:22:22
Drove over a speed bump yesterday which caused and almighty bang from under the Barge.

Backed it onto the ramps expecting to find a blown shock... Nope, just the exhaust is no longer supported between the cats and the back box... The mounts just ahead of the diff having rotted away. Exhaust is original and otherwise perfect.

Had a quick poke around whilst under there... Beginnings of a crusty patch on the nearside just ahead of the wheel, no need to remove anything to deal with it, literally a couple of inches square. Rear tyres almost at the wear bars.

So potential MoT list:

Set of tyres.
Exhaust hangers.
Ball joint.
2" plate.

 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 October 2021, 22:03:09
MOT pass today, no advisories  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 October 2021, 22:09:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 October 2021, 22:03:09
MOT pass today, no advisories  :)

Nice!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 26 October 2021, 22:11:27
Another year of luxury motoring well done..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 October 2021, 12:43:41
Started it for the first time in ages, to drive 15 miles to the local train station.

Should have driven directly to London, as the train journey in was hell.  Fully rammed like a tube train at rush hour, not even any standing room left in the toilet cubicle.

Obviously, hardly anyone wore a mask,  because nobody has to take any responsibilities for there actions any more. And COVID is all over anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2021, 14:41:40
Scary !  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 October 2021, 14:46:44
Driven the RRS over to Fakenham in Norfolk help a pal move some farm equipment to some land he has purchased ,his Toyota has given up after 22 years  & doesn't trust it towing heavy loads the RRS coped with it all easily .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2021, 14:50:48
Yet again tied to fathom why pierre has a fuel pressure problem that makes it really hard to start (cold or hot) and brings up STOP message when the engine is under load.
Pumping the primer bulb helps with starting, and easing off the throttle slightly puts the STOP message off on the dash, until some load is applied again.
Fault code (p0089) is a fuel pressure regulator code, but google tells me that can actually indicate any number of faults somewhere between the fuel cap and the injector nozzles. ::)
The Swan Vesta option becomes more tempting by the day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Shackeng on 28 October 2021, 16:37:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
Fortunately mine lives in Perth. The Oz one.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 October 2021, 17:14:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2021, 14:50:48
Yet again tied to fathom why pierre has a fuel pressure problem that makes it really hard to start (cold or hot) and brings up STOP message when the engine is under load.
Pumping the primer bulb helps with starting, and easing off the throttle slightly puts the STOP message off on the dash, until some load is applied again.
Fault code (p0089) is a fuel pressure regulator code, but google tells me that can actually indicate any number of faults somewhere between the fuel cap and the injector nozzles. ::)
The Swan Vesta option becomes more tempting by the day.

Pierre.....  ::)                                                             ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 October 2021, 17:30:49
Quote from: Shackeng on 28 October 2021, 16:37:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 October 2021, 17:36:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 October 2021, 13:48:21
I suppose someone has to go there.  ::) ;D
Far too close to my sister for my liking
Fortunately mine lives in Perth. The Oz one.  :y
Lucky you. I wish mine did.  Well, until there are 1 way trips to the moon...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 October 2021, 17:35:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2021, 14:41:40
Scary !  :o
Forgetting the covid thing for a minute - after all, it is all over, isn't it...

How come in a car or minibus, you have to be strapped to a seat at all times the vehicle is moving. Yet on a 100mph train, standing is a requirement?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 October 2021, 17:59:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 October 2021, 17:35:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2021, 14:41:40
Scary !  :o
Forgetting the covid thing for a minute - after all, it is all over, isn't it...

How come in a car or minibus, you have to be strapped to a seat at all times the vehicle is moving. Yet on a 100mph train, standing is a requirement?

I've often thought the same.  Bonkers eh?  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 October 2021, 18:02:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 October 2021, 17:35:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2021, 14:41:40
Scary !  :o
Forgetting the covid thing for a minute - after all, it is all over, isn't it...

How come in a car or minibus, you have to be strapped to a seat at all times the vehicle is moving. Yet on a 100mph train, standing is a requirement?


Because people who use trains that they have to stand on aren't considered important?


Because it's too expensive to add enough trains to give every passenger a seat?


Because there isn't enough capacity in the network to have enough trains for enough seats in the time required?


Because the people who make the rules flunked out of practical things when they were still in the womb?


Because it's Somebody Else's Problem?


Because.....




Let's just go with the first, as it's the most applicable :y


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 October 2021, 18:34:31
Pre MoT on the Barge produced a short list...

Rear tyres and a front ball joint... Both anticipated.

High Co emissions... Not anticipated. Any pointers?

HC and Lamda both fine :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 October 2021, 20:55:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 October 2021, 18:34:31
Pre MoT on the Barge produced a short list...

Rear tyres and a front ball joint... Both anticipated.

High Co emissions... Not anticipated. Any pointers?

 both fine :-\

how high is high CO  ? and what was the HC and Lamda ?
Was it up to temperature ?
clean air filter ? (High CO is running rich)
any leaks on the exhaust ,even minor ? (a zorst leak can suck air and give false Lambda data)
is the coolant temp sensor reading correctly 
induction air leaks ? unmetered air
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 October 2021, 01:45:32
I want to say 0.33 and up :-\

Lambda and HC both within limits.

Exhaust is the original one, but sound... Checked on the lift rather than guessing.
No EML.
Deffo upto temp... Garage is 12 miles away. Normally sits around 85°

Plugs and leads changed a couple of months ago, but it is just about due a service, last about 15 months/9k ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 October 2021, 12:06:13
Rare but could also be TPS. Or map sensor.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 October 2021, 12:31:16
The closed side of the intake is pretty tight on the M112/3 engine...

Air filters built into the sides of the engine cover, (straight line feed from either side of the rad).
Both feed to a single point at the back of the cover... Which locates directly onto the MAF.
90° duct (inside corner is barely an inch long).
Throttle body which is bolted to the plenum which in turn has a variable valve built in.

It’s possible that I disturbed something whilst replacing the breather hoses, these feed to the 90° between the MAF and TB as there's a few vac lines in the same area.

Thinking about it, the idle could be a touch high, need to look at the live data to confirm, but rev counter would suggest 775-800 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 October 2021, 15:55:30
Have you got a vacuum gauge that will speak volumes, a very underestimated fault finder👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 October 2021, 16:22:16
Quote from: Nick W on 28 October 2021, 18:02:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 October 2021, 17:35:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 October 2021, 14:41:40
Scary !  :o
Forgetting the covid thing for a minute - after all, it is all over, isn't it...

How come in a car or minibus, you have to be strapped to a seat at all times the vehicle is moving. Yet on a 100mph train, standing is a requirement?


Because people who use trains that they have to stand on aren't considered important?


Because it's too expensive to add enough trains to give every passenger a seat?


Because there isn't enough capacity in the network to have enough trains for enough seats in the time required?


Because the people who make the rules flunked out of practical things when they were still in the womb?


Because it's Somebody Else's Problem?


Because.....




Let's just go with the first, as it's the most applicable :y

The roof appears to be 'unused' on UK trains.

Perhaps we could follow the example set by India, to help increase passenger capacity. ;)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 October 2021, 17:34:43
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 October 2021, 16:22:16
The roof appears to be 'unused' on UK trains.

Perhaps we could follow the example set by India, to help increase passenger capacity. ;)


Couldn't do that around here; many of the tunnels used are barely big enough to fit the train. That's because they were built for the canals.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 October 2021, 17:44:30
Quote from: Nick W on 29 October 2021, 17:34:43
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 October 2021, 16:22:16
The roof appears to be 'unused' on UK trains.

Perhaps we could follow the example set by India, to help increase passenger capacity. ;)


Couldn't do that around here; many of the tunnels used are barely big enough to fit the train. That's because they were built for the canals.

Could this be an indirect way of implementing TB's cull of the terminally retarded?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 13:17:07
Fitted the worst set of wheels and tyres i've got to the retired daily as it nears it's final trip  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 October 2021, 13:47:18
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 13:17:07
Fitted the worst set of wheels and tyres i've got to the retired daily as it nears it's final trip  :'(
.  Which ones that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 17:55:30
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 October 2021, 13:47:18
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 13:17:07
Fitted the worst set of wheels and tyres i've got to the retired daily as it nears it's final trip  :'(
.  Which ones that?

2002 3.2 Elite Saloon on 248K
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 October 2021, 18:34:40
Upgraded all the door puddle lights on the RRS to LCD what an improvement also replaced the rear number plate illumination bulbs .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2021, 19:40:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 17:55:30
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 October 2021, 13:47:18
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 13:17:07
Fitted the worst set of wheels and tyres i've got to the retired daily as it nears it's final trip  :'(
.  Which ones that?

2002 3.2 Elite Saloon on 248K
Barely run in  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 21:31:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2021, 19:40:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 17:55:30
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 October 2021, 13:47:18
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 13:17:07
Fitted the worst set of wheels and tyres i've got to the retired daily as it nears it's final trip  :'(
.  Which ones that?

2002 3.2 Elite Saloon on 248K
Barely run in  :D
Engine is fine, but the chassis rails, sills and bulkhead are rotten, the diff leaks badly and the gearbox is kaput. It's done it work :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 October 2021, 22:13:13
That’s enough miles to get to the moon it’s done well👍👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2021, 16:24:38
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 21:31:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2021, 19:40:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 17:55:30
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 October 2021, 13:47:18
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 October 2021, 13:17:07
Fitted the worst set of wheels and tyres i've got to the retired daily as it nears it's final trip  :'(
.  Which ones that?

2002 3.2 Elite Saloon on 248K
Barely run in  :D
Engine is fine, but the chassis rails, sills and bulkhead are rotten, the diff leaks badly and the gearbox is kaput. It's done it work :)
Much like my old Silver Bullet - the engine was a cracker, but the chassis needed a lot of expensive welding....   ...and then the gearbox decided it was getting bored with me constantly showing idiots how to make progress.  It probably just needed a fresh lot of ATF, but reality was the car had done its time, and I'd been nursing it through until I could find a car I was happy to compromise on.

I still miss it, though.  And Mrs TB hasn't forgiven me for letting TBE go.  The Omega, it seems, is impossible to replace.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 01 November 2021, 17:10:39
Got to agree out of all the cars I've owned my Omega is the car that I regret selling the most, sold it because I'd always wanted a V8 Merc which was nice but in reality no better than the 2.6.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 November 2021, 17:52:18
Which is why ive decided to keep mine forever if I can.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 November 2021, 18:50:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 November 2021, 17:52:18
Which is why ive decided to keep mine forever if I can.  :)

I guess it's a race to see who falls apart first, Albs or the Omega!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 November 2021, 19:07:56
I reckon the Omega might just fall apart first :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 November 2021, 19:10:38
I’m keeping mine too
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 November 2021, 19:29:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 November 2021, 19:07:56
I reckon the Omega might just fall apart first :D

Dunno... Maybe we should open a book?  :-\                                                         ;D

Anyway what are you doing on here?  ???

You should be in a sweaty bar chasing Polish totty!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 November 2021, 19:37:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 November 2021, 19:29:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 November 2021, 19:07:56
I reckon the Omega might just fall apart first :D

Dunno... Maybe we should open a book?  :-\                                                         ;D

Anyway what are you doing on here?  ???

You should be in a sweaty bar chasing Polish totty!  ::)  ;D
Stocking up on carbs and protein in anticipation. Typing only requires one finger which leaves a whole hand to hold the fork  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 November 2021, 19:40:53
Yesterday we[step daughter and myself]took the V70 even further oop North to a place called Billingham in Stockton on Tees to pay for/collect a C70 convertible she'd won on e-bay auction.Not the best day weather wise to collect a convertible,at one point on the way there on the A1 the wipers were on fastest setting and it was still extremely difficult to see where we were going it was raining that hard.journey back so much better with hardly any rain at all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 November 2021, 22:14:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 November 2021, 18:50:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 November 2021, 17:52:18
Which is why ive decided to keep mine forever if I can.  :)

I guess it's a race to see who falls apart first, Albs or the Omega!  ;D

Im well on the way to falling apart. The Omega is in pretty good health, so I wouldnt bet on myself.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2021, 14:04:05
Drove it to Banburyshire and dumped it at the station

I wonder if it will still be there when I get back?


First time this season I’ve had the scrape the screen
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2021, 14:05:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 November 2021, 19:37:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 November 2021, 19:29:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 November 2021, 19:07:56
I reckon the Omega might just fall apart first :D

Dunno... Maybe we should open a book?  :-\                                                         ;D

Anyway what are you doing on here?  ???

You should be in a sweaty bar chasing Polish totty!  ::)  ;D
Stocking up on carbs and protein in anticipation. Typing only requires one finger which leaves a whole hand to hold the fork  :D
I’m sat at snowhill scoffing fruit pastels with one hand, prodding the phone with the other.  That counts as multitasking
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 November 2021, 17:35:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2021, 14:04:05
First time this season I’ve had the scrape the screen
It was 21° overnight if that helps :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 November 2021, 18:34:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 November 2021, 17:35:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 November 2021, 14:04:05
First time this season I’ve had the scrape the screen
It was 21° overnight if that helps :D

You don't want to carrying too much body heat to begin with if you are going to be doing anything vigorous later on tonight. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 November 2021, 18:43:10
Drove the RRS over to Boston to look at a SVR Range Rover I'd seen on the internet ,took it out on a test drive & after about 5 minutes had a suspension fault light come on so returned to the dealership & drove mine home..😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 November 2021, 18:55:41
Swapped some yellow headlights onto the retired daily so I can keep the refurbished ones as spares for the other two!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2021, 19:34:19
If you're binning it and they work, it may be worth removing as much as possible beforehand, especially if you are planning on keeping the other two for some time :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 November 2021, 19:54:19
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2021, 19:34:19
If you're binning it and they work, it may be worth removing as much as possible beforehand, especially if you are planning on keeping the other two for some time :-\

Well i've slimmed down from three sheds and a loft full of parts  ;D

Just keeping bits that I feel will most likely be useful in the future on the remaining two... so things like levelling sensors, the headlights I refurbished a while back as they have aluminium adjusters, wheels and tyres are OK so they've been swapped for another set etc etc.

The car will be taking a trip East and hopefully will donate some other parts to other Omegas.  :y
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2021, 20:00:57
I was thinking rear quarters (inner and outer), boot floor, rear panel, slam panel, crash bars etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 November 2021, 20:18:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2021, 20:00:57
I was thinking rear quarters (inner and outer), boot floor, rear panel, slam panel, crash bars etc.

The project car has had new metal introduced to the rear arches and undersealed and the other car has been undersealed (all trims off etc) by Rustbusters a few years ago so hopefully that's well protected. Boot floors, spare wheel well and shock absorber mount points are solid in both cars and i've got front and rear crash bars in stock  :D from previous cars i've broken so got those issues covered!  :y

Sorting through all the bits i've piled up over the years it's obvious that some parts aren't worth keeping and others are but that is changing as some parts become unavailable. I could be rich LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 November 2021, 22:14:58
Adjusted the bonnet cable, as the fact it was a game of chance if it would open or not was getting on my tits.
Then topped the coolant up as the header tank was almost empty. Almost certainly due to the used drain plug I fitted a while back, complete with O ring that looked about the right size.
I really must invest in a new drain plug, if they are still available.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 November 2021, 22:26:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 November 2021, 20:00:57
I was thinking rear quarters (inner and outer), boot floor, rear panel, slam panel, crash bars etc.


Why? The only realistic way to keep all of that is if you cut the whole back of the car off in the rear door shuts. Removing the quarters or rear panel from the boot floor effectively means sacrificing one of them. The only reason I can see for keeping any of that it is to repair crash damage. And who is going to do that to an Omega these days?


It's just a load of work to get a bulky pile of bits you're never going to use.


Much the same applies to all the other junk that's often suggested you keep just in case: just because you can, doesn't mean it's worth doing. And there is absolutely no point in keeping parts that are readily available new, so brakes, wishbones, struts etc should stay on the scrapper and keep it rolling.


I say this having done it all in the past, and it's a huge waste of time, effort and money. Keeping this stuff is expensive, especially when you eventually chuck it away after 10 years....


I would walk around the donor and keepers and swap the best bits over, like the lights mentioned. But the worse parts would go in the Omega shaped bin.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 November 2021, 23:52:58
Nick,...  I agree, but, if you have a thousand spares and you slim down and Chuck just one of them away it seems to always be the part you needed the most☹️😂👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2021, 00:26:48
If one of the keepers gets smacked, it's those panels you can't get...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 November 2021, 08:06:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2021, 00:26:48
If one of the keepers gets smacked, it's those panels you can't get...

I think if I had the space and storage (Like a barn!) i'd park it up and leave it to pick bits off as and when required. The problem with breaking cars for 'useful' parts is that the parts take up more space than the whole car!

The problem with the above theory is if that had been the case there would now be three Omega's, an Alhambra, a Corsa and an IS200 parked up in the barn  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 November 2021, 08:45:56
Quote from: Raeturbo on 03 November 2021, 23:52:58
Nick,...  I agree, but, if you have a thousand spares and you slim down and Chuck just one of them away it seems to always be the part you needed the most☹️😂👍


That has never happened to me. But I have spent hours searching through piles of festering crap muttering It's here somewhere, my precious only to find that my precious is actually my disappointment because it's even worse than the knackered part on the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 November 2021, 08:51:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 November 2021, 08:06:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2021, 00:26:48
If one of the keepers gets smacked, it's those panels you can't get...

I think if I had the space and storage (Like a barn!) i'd park it up and leave it to pick bits off as and when required. The problem with breaking cars for 'useful' parts is that the parts take up more space than the whole car!

The problem with the above theory is if that had been the case there would now be three Omega's, an Alhambra, a Corsa and an IS200 parked up in the barn  ;D


Yes you become a car hoarder, as well as a parts hoarder.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 04 November 2021, 15:28:32
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 November 2021, 08:06:26
....
The problem with the above theory is if that had been the case there would now be three Omega's, an Alhambra, a Corsa and an IS200 parked up in the barn  ;D

I can't see a problem in that!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 14:28:53
Cleaned the breathers as they hadnt been done for a while. Turned out everything was pretty clean, but better to err on the side of caution than have leaking cam covers.
While I was there I investigated the smallish amount of coolant loss. As expected, a very slight weep from the drain plug, but wasnt convinced this was the only cause.
Whipped off plenum / fanimold and sandwich plate and happy to find it was bone dry under there.
Did however find one end of the upper matrix pipe was damp with coolant, just where it plugs into the matrix. Its one of those odd connectors, and of course I have a spare lower pipe but not the other pipe.
Im wondering if it would be ok to just chop the connector off, push the pipe back on, and secure with a normal hose clip ?
Anyone tried this ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 November 2021, 15:08:09
As long as you can get the clip securely the other side of the retaining crimp ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 15:52:41
Might give it a go. I suppose I should pul the pipe off and check the (plastic ?) spigot on the matrix isnt cracked, rather than the pipe causing the leak.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 November 2021, 17:05:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 15:52:41
Might give it a go. I suppose I should pul the pipe off and check the (plastic ?) spigot on the matrix isnt cracked, rather than the pipe causing the leak.  :-\


the hoses don't fit directly onto the matrix. Instead, they attach to a bulkhead fitting, which seals to the matrix with another, complicated fixing. All common German engineering, which could have been done without the bulkhead fitting, and clamped with hose clamps with no practical disadvantages.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 18:13:35
Is my idea worth a try in your opinion Nick ?
Is the fitting the hose attaches to plastic ? If so I need to be careful with ow much pressure a spring or worm drive clip will put on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 November 2021, 18:25:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 14:28:53
Cleaned the breathers as they hadnt been done for a while. Turned out everything was pretty clean, but better to err on the side of caution than have leaking cam covers.
While I was there I investigated the smallish amount of coolant loss. As expected, a very slight weep from the drain plug, but wasnt convinced this was the only cause.
Whipped off plenum / fanimold and sandwich plate and happy to find it was bone dry under there.
Did however find one end of the upper matrix pipe was damp with coolant, just where it plugs into the matrix. Its one of those odd connectors, and of course I have a spare lower pipe but not the other pipe.
Im wondering if it would be ok to just chop the connector off, push the pipe back on, and secure with a normal hose clip ?
Anyone tried this ?

Was all of this done during your time at work? ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 November 2021, 18:40:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 18:13:35
Is my idea worth a try in your opinion Nick ?
Is the fitting the hose attaches to plastic ? If so I need to be careful with ow much pressure a spring or worm drive clip will put on it.


It's been a while but the pipe that fits into the matrix is metal. A bigger concern is if there's enough straight pipe for the clamp to act on.


Any plastic pipe that you can damage with a worm drive clamp is long overdue replacement. Or you're massively overtightening the clamps - Jubilee suggest that a 30-40mm clamp tightened to between 5.1 and 6.8Nm will hold 100PSI of pressure. 6Nm is barely a tweak with a screwdriver....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 21:31:13
Excellent, thanks.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 21:31:45
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 November 2021, 18:25:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 November 2021, 14:28:53
Cleaned the breathers as they hadnt been done for a while. Turned out everything was pretty clean, but better to err on the side of caution than have leaking cam covers.
While I was there I investigated the smallish amount of coolant loss. As expected, a very slight weep from the drain plug, but wasnt convinced this was the only cause.
Whipped off plenum / fanimold and sandwich plate and happy to find it was bone dry under there.
Did however find one end of the upper matrix pipe was damp with coolant, just where it plugs into the matrix. Its one of those odd connectors, and of course I have a spare lower pipe but not the other pipe.
Im wondering if it would be ok to just chop the connector off, push the pipe back on, and secure with a normal hose clip ?
Anyone tried this ?

Was all of this done during your time at work? ::) ::) ::) ::)

Nah, got a weekend off.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2021, 19:30:45
Drove it to the top of Pico De Las Nieves and back.

1.2 TSi lump isn't blessed with power, especially with a God awful DSG box behind it. That said, it is almost impressive that after 80,000 miles, it still functioned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 November 2021, 21:05:33
Took the worlds fastest car (a shitbox from Enterprise) to Guildford to fit those cables I made at the weekend.

Somehow, I've come back with a nasty burn on my arm, and no idea how I did that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2021, 21:07:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 November 2021, 21:05:33
Took the worlds fastest car (a shitbox from Enterprise) to Guildford to fit those cables I made at the weekend.

Somehow, I've come back with a nasty burn on my arm, and no idea how I did that.
Working from home?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 November 2021, 22:58:48
Sold it....or at least agreed terms and took a deposit.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 November 2021, 10:18:38
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 10 November 2021, 22:58:48
Sold it....or at least agreed terms and took a deposit.  :D

Is this the BMW, or has that already gone.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 November 2021, 10:33:29
You're correct, it is the 335d touring.

Unfortunately I needed to release the money tied up in it. So I am temporarily in the 1600 Zafira B.

I'm tempted to order an EV through work as its replacement, but not for a few months. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2021, 10:49:14
Order it now and delivery should be just as you need it otherwise you'll be waiting a while.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2021, 11:12:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2021, 21:07:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 November 2021, 21:05:33
Took the worlds fastest car (a shitbox from Enterprise) to Guildford to fit those cables I made at the weekend.

Somehow, I've come back with a nasty burn on my arm, and no idea how I did that.
Working from home?  :D
I am relieved to inform you that my home is nowhere near Guildford.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 November 2021, 11:18:21
Took the Omega to Nottingham and back 370 miles. It ran perfectly and returned 21.5 mpg on lpg and not hanging about, very happy with that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2021, 11:25:59
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 November 2021, 11:18:21
Took the Omega to Nottingham and back 370 miles. It ran perfectly and returned 21.5 mpg on lpg and not hanging about, very happy with that.
Blimey, I could only manage low 20s LPG MPG from mine if I was being a good boy, and not breaking any limits by more than 10-20mph.

Thats impressive going :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 November 2021, 11:37:34
There were a few speed restrictions on route😉 but unbelievably I had no traffic problems at all, I started out at 9.30am both ways.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 November 2021, 16:37:29
Filled the washer bottle with water and screen wash......again.

I'm starting to wonder if I have a hole. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 November 2021, 17:39:15
You should have at least two, but who knows ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2021, 18:19:19
Went to check and pump up the tyres, only to find that the display on my inflator isn't coming on. So then spend ages faffing around looking for a tyre pressure gauge.

Then moved the car back to its right place on the drive, and it starts to complain about the key battery, so end up replacing that.

Then I drive to the Amazon hub pickup point to collect a parcel, only for them not to recognise the code, grrrr.


Speaking of Amazon, I noticed from my credit card statement that they are charging me for Prime, but no Prime on my account.  Got nothing but a string of lies from the useless bastards, so had to report it to the credit card company as a fraudulent transaction, with all the hassle that involves, like the card being immediately invalidated...   ...perfect timing :(


I'm not touching anything else today.


In more positive news, renewed the car insurance.  Ironically, both cars are identical premiums.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 November 2021, 18:20:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 November 2021, 17:39:15
You should have at least two, but who knows ?  :D
Shite comes out of both of them  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 November 2021, 18:30:01
Quote from: STEMO on 11 November 2021, 18:20:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 November 2021, 17:39:15
You should have at least two, but who knows ?  :D
Shite comes out of both of them  ;D

Something a scouser would know from personal experience. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 November 2021, 20:36:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2021, 10:49:14
Order it now and delivery should be just as you need it otherwise you'll be waiting a while.  ;)

This is true, I had a ring round the other day and I was quoted 6m plus by most leasing companies :o

No delay on Tesla's though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2021, 20:45:45
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 11 November 2021, 20:36:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2021, 10:49:14
Order it now and delivery should be just as you need it otherwise you'll be waiting a while.  ;)

This is true, I had a ring round the other day and I was quoted 6m plus by most leasing companies :o

No delay on Tesla's though.  :y
They'll be ramping up production at the Berlin factory as the paint dries :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 November 2021, 20:46:40
Remembered where I had dumped it and promptly drove to Norwich. Again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 11 November 2021, 20:54:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 November 2021, 18:19:19
Went to check and pump up the tyres, only to find that the display on my inflator isn't coming on. So then spend ages faffing around looking for a tyre pressure gauge.

Then moved the car back to its right place on the drive, and it starts to complain about the key battery, so end up replacing that.

Then I drive to the Amazon hub pickup point to collect a parcel, only for them not to recognise the code, grrrr.


Speaking of Amazon, I noticed from my credit card statement that they are charging me for Prime, but no Prime on my account.  Got nothing but a string of lies from the useless bastards, so had to report it to the credit card company as a fraudulent transaction, with all the hassle that involves, like the card being immediately invalidated...   ...perfect timing :(


I'm not touching anything else today.


In more positive news, renewed the car insurance.  Ironically, both cars are identical premiums.

I had the same problem, but worse! i had fraudulent use on my bank debit card about a month ago.....so reported it to the bank....what a mistake that was! i should have emptied my account first! as they immediately cancelled my card and it took 10 days before a new card and pin number turned up....meaning 10 days of not being able to access any cash (well i could via a cc but thats a bloody expensive way to get cash) or pay with my debit card  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 November 2021, 20:04:20
Drove it back from Norwich via my Day 2 TCV test.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 November 2021, 20:26:49
Drove it to Birminghamshire. Then drove it to Cornwall.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 November 2021, 08:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2021, 20:26:49
Drove it to Birminghamshire. Then drove it to Cornwall.
You know they sell pasties at Gregs right ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 November 2021, 09:48:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 November 2021, 08:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2021, 20:26:49
Drove it to Birminghamshire. Then drove it to Cornwall.
You know they sell pasties at Gregs right ?  :-\


That's like calling McDonalds a restaurant
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:51:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 November 2021, 08:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 November 2021, 20:26:49
Drove it to Birminghamshire. Then drove it to Cornwall.
You know they sell pasties at Gregs right ?  :-\
Have you tried them?  Now a medium steak Philps pastie, oh come to daddy :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these, the Subaru one is a dead easy swap have done that one, the RR did not function at all, so for twenty five quid I'm more than happy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:02:48
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these.
My old neighbour told me the key fob to her Land Rover needed a new battery and would I put one in for her. Of course, I said. I didn't know until that point what a money grabbing bunch of wotsits JLR are.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:02:52
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these.
What type is it.  JLR tend to use the same type across all models, and use them for a thousand years - much like the crap locking motors.  Except mine. 2010/2011 XJs uniquely use a bigger fob where the rubber separates, but not before all the legends rub off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:04:41
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:02:48
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these.
My old neighbour told me the key fob to her Land Rover needed a new battery and would I put one in for her. Of course, I said. I didn't know until that point what a money grabbing bunch of wotsits JLR are.
Changed the battery in mine on Thursday, because it told me to. Must have taken a whole minute to do, and 12p for the CR2032.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:06:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:04:41
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:02:48
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these.
My old neighbour told me the key fob to her Land Rover needed a new battery and would I put one in for her. Of course, I said. I didn't know until that point what a money grabbing bunch of wotsits JLR are.
Changed the battery in mine on Thursday, because it told me to. Must have taken a whole minute to do, and 12p for the CR2032.
This one was glued or stuck together, no way I was messing around with it. 2009 LR.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:07:41
It had a key in the top of it which separated from the main body. No fickin way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 22:09:38
Mine is a solid black three button type , no battery charges itself when used according to the instructions,  came with two keys one had never been used the other was in a dreadful state.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:12:30
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:07:41
It had a key in the top of it which separated from the main body. No fickin way.
Sounds similar to mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:18:10
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:06:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:04:41
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:02:48
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these.
My old neighbour told me the key fob to her Land Rover needed a new battery and would I put one in for her. Of course, I said. I didn't know until that point what a money grabbing bunch of wotsits JLR are.
Changed the battery in mine on Thursday, because it told me to. Must have taken a whole minute to do, and 12p for the CR2032.
This one was glued or stuck together, no way I was messing around with it. 2009 LR.
Ah, for some reason I thought your car was newer.  The 3 button one was used for about 5 years from around 2005.  Takes a standard CR2032 (might be 2, ages since I've done one), new case around £3.  Case shell just pops apart.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:26:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:18:10
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:06:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:04:41
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:02:48
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these.
My old neighbour told me the key fob to her Land Rover needed a new battery and would I put one in for her. Of course, I said. I didn't know until that point what a money grabbing bunch of wotsits JLR are.
Changed the battery in mine on Thursday, because it told me to. Must have taken a whole minute to do, and 12p for the CR2032.
This one was glued or stuck together, no way I was messing around with it. 2009 LR.
Ah, for some reason I thought your car was newer.  The 3 button one was used for about 5 years from around 2005.  Takes a standard CR2032 (might be 2, ages since I've done one), new case around £3.  Case shell just pops apart.
My car? No, neighbours car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 November 2021, 10:41:26
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:26:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:18:10
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:06:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 22:04:41
Quote from: STEMO on 13 November 2021, 22:02:48
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 21:59:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 November 2021, 21:53:05
Quote from: Rangie on 13 November 2021, 11:34:10
Had the spare & well used key for the Range Rover refurbished by a seller on eBay LR wanted £235 for a new key so had nothing to lose, sent it off & returned as new  all works perfectly for £25 result..😁😁😁
If its the type that has a chrome strip down one side, new 3rd party cases are £3.50 on Ali, or a fiver on egay. Less than a minutes work to swap it over.
.

No it's not like that , recommended repair from the RRS forum , there is no way I would be dismantling one of these.
My old neighbour told me the key fob to her Land Rover needed a new battery and would I put one in for her. Of course, I said. I didn't know until that point what a money grabbing bunch of wotsits JLR are.
Changed the battery in mine on Thursday, because it told me to. Must have taken a whole minute to do, and 12p for the CR2032.
This one was glued or stuck together, no way I was messing around with it. 2009 LR.
Ah, for some reason I thought your car was newer.  The 3 button one was used for about 5 years from around 2005.  Takes a standard CR2032 (might be 2, ages since I've done one), new case around £3.  Case shell just pops apart.
My car? No, neighbours car.
Sorry, I was replying to Rangie :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 11:52:03
My instruction book indicates no battery to change as it charges whilst in use .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 12:27:28
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 11:52:03
My instruction book indicates no battery to change as it charges whilst in use .
Lasts for ever, does it?
Let me translate for you, Mick. 'There is no need to change the battery because it charges itself when in use. When the battery is fûcked, there is no way of changing it, so you have to buy a shiny new fob'.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 12:32:34
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 12:27:28
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 11:52:03
My instruction book indicates no battery to change as it charges whilst in use .
Lasts for ever, does it?
Let me translate for you, Mick. 'There is no need to change the battery because it charges itself when in use. When the battery is fûcked, there is no way of changing it, so you have to buy a shiny new fob'.  ;D
.   
Exactly that's why I paid £25 & not £235 as advised on the RRS forum, it hadn't done bad considering it was 14 years old, anyhow I'm done on this now it works , cheap fix & I'm happy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 14:22:07
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 12:32:34
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 12:27:28
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 11:52:03
My instruction book indicates no battery to change as it charges whilst in use .
Lasts for ever, does it?
Let me translate for you, Mick. 'There is no need to change the battery because it charges itself when in use. When the battery is fûcked, there is no way of changing it, so you have to buy a shiny new fob'.  ;D
.   
Exactly that's why I paid £25 & not £235 as advised on the RRS forum, it hadn't done bad considering it was 14 years old, anyhow I'm done on this now it works , cheap fix & I'm happy.
I know they can be done, Mick, a guy on YouTube shows how. My point was that any key fob that has a battery should allow the user (the one who paid the money for it) to change that battery. Hence my comment about money grabbing JLR.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 November 2021, 14:47:45
Washed the mighty Signum.

Can't recall if it is the first or second time since Brexit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 15:43:59
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 14:22:07
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 12:32:34
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 12:27:28
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 11:52:03
My instruction book indicates no battery to change as it charges whilst in use .
Lasts for ever, does it?
Let me translate for you, Mick. 'There is no need to change the battery because it charges itself when in use. When the battery is fûcked, there is no way of changing it, so you have to buy a shiny new fob'.  ;D
.   
Exactly that's why I paid £25 & not £235 as advised on the RRS forum, it hadn't done bad considering it was 14 years old, anyhow I'm done on this now it works , cheap fix & I'm happy.
I know they can be done, Mick, a guy on YouTube shows how. My point was that any key fob that has a battery should allow the user (the one who paid the money for it) to change that battery. Hence my comment about money grabbing JLR.
. 

I've got hands like shovels fiddling with little screws & batteries would be a disaster for me..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 November 2021, 16:14:44
Freed off a binding back brake on the Mondeo and was relieved it wasn't anything that I needed to spend money on.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 November 2021, 18:27:38
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 14:22:07
Hence my comment about money grabbing JLR.
Ford. You mean money grabbing Ford ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 19:32:41
Drove it from Barnsley to Sheffield to Bradford to Barnsley to Bradford to Sheffield to Barnsley. Only sustained by a Big Mac and large fries.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 November 2021, 19:45:22
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 15:43:59
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 14:22:07
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 12:32:34
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 12:27:28
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 11:52:03
My instruction book indicates no battery to change as it charges whilst in use .
Lasts for ever, does it?
Let me translate for you, Mick. 'There is no need to change the battery because it charges itself when in use. When the battery is fûcked, there is no way of changing it, so you have to buy a shiny new fob'.  ;D
.   
Exactly that's why I paid £25 & not £235 as advised on the RRS forum, it hadn't done bad considering it was 14 years old, anyhow I'm done on this now it works , cheap fix & I'm happy.
I know they can be done, Mick, a guy on YouTube shows how. My point was that any key fob that has a battery should allow the user (the one who paid the money for it) to change that battery. Hence my comment about money grabbing JLR.
. 

I've got hands like shovels fiddling with little screws & batteries would be a disaster for me..😁
                 What about nipples Mick👀🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 19:51:33
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 November 2021, 19:45:22
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 15:43:59
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 14:22:07
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 12:32:34
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 12:27:28
Quote from: Rangie on 14 November 2021, 11:52:03
My instruction book indicates no battery to change as it charges whilst in use .
Lasts for ever, does it?
Let me translate for you, Mick. 'There is no need to change the battery because it charges itself when in use. When the battery is fûcked, there is no way of changing it, so you have to buy a shiny new fob'.  ;D
.   
Exactly that's why I paid £25 & not £235 as advised on the RRS forum, it hadn't done bad considering it was 14 years old, anyhow I'm done on this now it works , cheap fix & I'm happy.
I know they can be done, Mick, a guy on YouTube shows how. My point was that any key fob that has a battery should allow the user (the one who paid the money for it) to change that battery. Hence my comment about money grabbing JLR.
. 

I've got hands like shovels fiddling with little screws & batteries would be a disaster for me..😁
                 What about nipples Mick👀🤣
. 

Teeth & tongue 😛😛😛
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 November 2021, 19:53:27
Ahh improvisation😂 love it👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2021, 14:01:00
Left it at home to use the train to go to Lundin...

That was a mistake.

First two buses didn't bother stopping at the bus stop to get to the station.

I wouldn't mind, but they were both early, a bus length apart and both drivers saw me, and I was standing at the bus stop with my arm out. And when I gave them a WTF look as they went back past me, one completely blanked me and the other stuck his tongue out at me.  ???

Suffice to say that prompted a pissed off call to their office. They bitch about reduced subsidies etc, but if they cba to pick up fare paying pass, they deserve to be out of business.  :-X

Train to Lundun was OK except for being full of people  :-X

Passport office was a five minute job, in spite of being half an hour early for my appointment. Expensive, but effective... Renewal form all done on line in Gran Canaria last Tuesday. I might have done it by post but it only had five months left, which isn't enough to go away with in the spring, and I have a job application in that requires at least a year on it. So £187 to be able to collect it with zero issues or postage delays was worth it.

Get back to the station, train I needed was departing in five minutes. Go through the barrier only to find they had parked it in Battersea... Just about to press the button to open the door and the platform controller decides that would be a great time to send the train. I mean it's not like he had just watched myself and three other people walk past the first two trains on the platform to get to it. And it was 2 minutes early leaving.

Then no sooner had they done that Southern cancelled the next train.

Incompetent shower of shit.

The train I eventually caught also left early... "The doors may close 30 seconds before departure" is all well and good, but it isn't the same as "The train might depart five minutes early and tough shit"

Need to stop at Gatwick on the way past and I can see them cancelling the train from there when I am done just because that's what they do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 November 2021, 14:45:11
Gorgeous day in Lincolnshire today so the Subaru has been thoroughly washed & polished looks terrific..🚙🚙🚙
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 15 November 2021, 17:44:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2021, 14:01:00
Left it at home to use the train to go to Lundin...

That was a mistake.

First two buses didn't bother stopping at the bus stop to get to the station.

I wouldn't mind, but they were both early, a bus length apart and both drivers saw me, and I was standing at the bus stop with my arm out. And when I gave them a WTF look as they went back past me, one completely blanked me and the other stuck his tongue out at me.  ???

Suffice to say that prompted a pissed off call to their office. They bitch about reduced subsidies etc, but if they cba to pick up fare paying pass, they deserve to be out of business.  :-X

Train to Lundun was OK except for being full of people  :-X

Passport office was a five minute job, in spite of being half an hour early for my appointment. Expensive, but effective... Renewal form all done on line in Gran Canaria last Tuesday. I might have done it by post but it only had five months left, which isn't enough to go away with in the spring, and I have a job application in that requires at least a year on it. So £187 to be able to collect it with zero issues or postage delays was worth it.

Get back to the station, train I needed was departing in five minutes. Go through the barrier only to find they had parked it in Battersea... Just about to press the button to open the door and the platform controller decides that would be a great time to send the train. I mean it's not like he had just watched myself and three other people walk past the first two trains on the platform to get to it. And it was 2 minutes early leaving.

Then no sooner had they done that Southern cancelled the next train.

Incompetent shower of shit.

The train I eventually caught also left early... "The doors may close 30 seconds before departure" is all well and good, but it isn't the same as "The train might depart five minutes early and tough shit"

Need to stop at Gatwick on the way past and I can see them cancelling the train from there when I am done just because that's what they do.
Makes you wonder why they bother to bring out a timetable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 November 2021, 17:46:45
Quote from: ronnyd on 15 November 2021, 17:44:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2021, 14:01:00
Left it at home to use the train to go to Lundin...

That was a mistake.

First two buses didn't bother stopping at the bus stop to get to the station.

I wouldn't mind, but they were both early, a bus length apart and both drivers saw me, and I was standing at the bus stop with my arm out. And when I gave them a WTF look as they went back past me, one completely blanked me and the other stuck his tongue out at me.  ???

Suffice to say that prompted a pissed off call to their office. They bitch about reduced subsidies etc, but if they cba to pick up fare paying pass, they deserve to be out of business.  :-X

Train to Lundun was OK except for being full of people  :-X

Passport office was a five minute job, in spite of being half an hour early for my appointment. Expensive, but effective... Renewal form all done on line in Gran Canaria last Tuesday. I might have done it by post but it only had five months left, which isn't enough to go away with in the spring, and I have a job application in that requires at least a year on it. So £187 to be able to collect it with zero issues or postage delays was worth it.

Get back to the station, train I needed was departing in five minutes. Go through the barrier only to find they had parked it in Battersea... Just about to press the button to open the door and the platform controller decides that would be a great time to send the train. I mean it's not like he had just watched myself and three other people walk past the first two trains on the platform to get to it. And it was 2 minutes early leaving.

Then no sooner had they done that Southern cancelled the next train.

Incompetent shower of shit.

The train I eventually caught also left early... "The doors may close 30 seconds before departure" is all well and good, but it isn't the same as "The train might depart five minutes early and tough shit"

Need to stop at Gatwick on the way past and I can see them cancelling the train from there when I am done just because that's what they do.
Makes you wonder why they bother to bring out a timetable.
The same reason banks and telcos publish telephone numbers that no one answers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 November 2021, 17:58:42
Communists the bleddy lot of 'em :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2021, 19:30:06
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 19:32:41
Drove it from Barnsley to Sheffield to Bradford to Barnsley to Bradford to Sheffield to Barnsley. Only sustained by a Big Mac and large fries.
You must be skinnier than that reprobate Tunnie...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 November 2021, 19:43:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2021, 19:30:06
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 19:32:41
Drove it from Barnsley to Sheffield to Bradford to Barnsley to Bradford to Sheffield to Barnsley. Only sustained by a Big Mac and large fries.
You must be skinnier than that reprobate Tunnie...

                It’s a requirement for the profession👀😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2021, 19:52:48
Cleaned the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 November 2021, 19:53:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2021, 19:52:48
Cleaned the car.
Thats a lie. I cleaned a bit of the car...   ...the reversing camera.

I'm worn out now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 November 2021, 19:55:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 November 2021, 19:30:06
Quote from: STEMO on 14 November 2021, 19:32:41
Drove it from Barnsley to Sheffield to Bradford to Barnsley to Bradford to Sheffield to Barnsley. Only sustained by a Big Mac and large fries.
You must be skinnier than that reprobate Tunnie...
Errr......no, definitely no. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2021, 20:59:42
Whilst tightening an exhaust bracket on the Barge, discovered that the NSR tyre has gone past borderline to, er, racing slick. OSR isn't far behind.

So ordered some shiny new all season tyres for the scabby original wheels.

Then figured, as I was on a roll, that changing the dead ball joint made sense...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 16 November 2021, 21:01:49
(https://i.postimg.cc/52C0BQ3j/K559-BUD-MOT.jpg)
Got the Carlton MOTed, might as well get it ready in case I have to outrun the Zombies when the Apocalypse gets going...
Found out it had only done 1 mile since 2019...shameful behaviour which I hope to correct over the next 12 months.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 November 2021, 21:04:01
That looks very nice, summer use only if it were mine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 November 2021, 21:14:28
Quote from: 456lbft on 16 November 2021, 21:01:49
(https://i.postimg.cc/52C0BQ3j/K559-BUD-MOT.jpg)
Got the Carlton MOTed, might as well get it ready in case I have to outrun the Zombies when the Apocalypse gets going...
Found out it had only done 1 mile since 2019...shameful behaviour which I hope to correct over the next 12 months.
Very nice    8)
not painted green either ..... you rebel  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 November 2021, 22:08:49
Very sneaky, just when you think you’re passing a 3.0 24V it’s 3.6lts comes on boost and you’re chewing dust🤣😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 November 2021, 19:58:40
Changed the rear pads and adjusted the handbrake shoes on the GF's 428i, pleasant hour or so in the winter sunshine  :).

I also discovered that when it went in for service & MOT, the dealer didn't tighten the studs on one wheel properly.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 November 2021, 20:44:03
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 17 November 2021, 19:58:40
Changed the rear pads and adjusted the handbrake shoes on the GF's 428i, pleasant hour or so in the winter sunshine  :).

I also discovered that when it went in for service & MOT, the dealer didn't tighten the studs on one wheel properly.  ::)

Autumn sunshine?  ::)  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 November 2021, 21:38:34
Two new Rainsport 5's fitted on the project car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 November 2021, 21:39:18
 
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 November 2021, 20:44:03

Autumn sunshine?  ::)  :P
Maybe down there. Up here it was cold enough for a long-sleeved hat!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 November 2021, 21:59:47
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 17 November 2021, 21:39:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 17 November 2021, 20:44:03

Autumn sunshine?  ::)  :P
Maybe down there. Up here it was cold enough for a long-sleeved hat!

Whoosie!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 November 2021, 22:07:41
Have a look at your weather app, getting colder from Sunday and down to 1°C overnight here from Wednesday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 November 2021, 17:07:44
Set off Goodyear Vector 4 seasons fitted ready for the impending ice doom :D, along with a new track control arm. No more clonks from the suspension/steering, so that's that job jobbed.

Just the emissions question to deal with... No exhaust leaks or vac leaks around the inlet. Only discrepancy is an intermittent misfire on one cylinder on the left bank.

All I can think of left is some decent fuel, injector cleaner and a good old fashioned ragging. Then get the emissions tested on the other bank as it has a legitimate dual exhaust... Left is left and right is right with no crossover or common flow after the inlet manifold...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2021, 18:26:19
Finally fixed Pierre,s issue. Bit the bullet and bought a new injector (well, remanufactured to be strictly accurate) which left me £138 poorer.
I wasnt completely sure that was the problem, but as soon as I fitted it, he fired up and ran normally.
MOT has run out in the interim though, so its booked in for tomorrow.
Will be nice to be back to 58mpg instead of 24, especially with current prices.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2021, 18:29:16
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Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2021, 18:35:37
You have the seaside in Brackley now ?
Bloody hell, this coastal erosion really is getting worse.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2021, 20:07:57
Just insured the Omega with the AA. £173 minus £47 cash back, so £127 net, which I thought was pretty good.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 November 2021, 20:29:26
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2021, 20:07:57
Just insured the Omega with the AA. £173 minus £47 cash back, so £127 net, which I thought was pretty good.  :)
Can't grumble at that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2021, 21:03:58
Nope. although the Boxster was better. £98 net.  :)

Its because us old people are safem, sensible, careful, law abiding drivers you see.  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 November 2021, 22:25:18
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2021, 21:03:58
Nope. although the Boxster was better. £98 net.  :)

Its because us old people's are safem, sensible, careful, law abiding drivers you see.  worn out Porsches don't do enough miles to get written off after off-road excursions.  :y ;D


FTFY :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2021, 22:56:13
Nothing worm out about it. Just over 90k on the clock, goes like stink and corners on rails - in the dry.  :)
It will do plenty of miles in the summer. Omega is nicer in winter for an old fart like me though.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2021, 14:51:59
Bit of a sad day today. Pierre failed the MOT on a broken rear spring. I had a realisation that I didnt think it was worth my time and effort in doing the job myself to save approx. £75 so booked it in to be done next Tuesday.
The second time since 1978 (and the first since 1980) that I have had a garage do work on my car, other than MOT or fitting tyres.
Im getting old.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 November 2021, 15:16:23
That car deserves a good service,.......... A BURIAL SERVICE🤬😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 November 2021, 16:28:44
Drove the RRS over to Stamford to visit some friends who have just moved there from the USA , then to Witham on the hill for a lovely pub lunch, walked it off in Burghley House grounds. My mate was wondering what car to purchase now he's back here but now has his heart set on a RRS after riding in mine he couldn't believe just how comfortable they are.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2021, 16:40:21
Drove it home
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 November 2021, 16:52:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2021, 14:51:59
Bit of a sad day today. Pierre failed the MOT on a broken rear spring. I had a realisation that I didnt think it was worth my time and effort in doing the job myself to save approx. £75 so booked it in to be done next Tuesday.
The second time since 1978 (and the first since 1980) that I have had a garage do work on my car, other than MOT or fitting tyres.
Im getting old.  :(

So £75 plus £138 for the injector.

Annoying I know, but not too expensive in the great scheme of things for another year of motoring.  :y

The mighty Signum cost £500 this year. £300 for 4 new tyres, and a further £200 for new front disc and pad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2021, 19:08:18
Plus the £50 for the MOT. I paid £700 for it just over two years ago, and have probably spent a total of a grand on it since then.
Hateful little contraption, but its the fuel consumption that saves it from the scrappy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 November 2021, 23:05:50
Given the ridiculous state of the used car market, you could probably have all the money back that you've spent on it if you sold it now.

Just saying...  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2021, 23:42:13
Not sure about that. It was a cat S write off when I bought it, due to a smack up the arse, which is why it only cost £700.
If it stays reliable for the next year (wouldnt like to gamble my last fiver on that) it will pay for itself again with saving on fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 November 2021, 16:48:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 November 2021, 19:08:18
Plus the £50 for the MOT. I paid £700 for it just over two years ago, and have probably spent a total of a grand on it since then.
Hateful little contraption, but its the fuel consumption that saves it from the scrappy.

Be honest, Mr Bitz. You love the little Froggie jobbie, and would willingly sacrifice a kidney or lung for 'her' to survive another 12 months. . :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2021, 17:00:53
Sacrificing a kidney isnt really an option. Left one hasnt worked since 1976.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2021, 17:02:42
Lung it is then :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2021, 18:31:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2021, 17:00:53
Sacrificing a kidney isn't really an option. Left one hasn't worked since 1976.  ;D


Then that's the one to sacrifice.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2021, 18:41:20
Quote from: Nick W on 20 November 2021, 18:31:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2021, 17:00:53
Sacrificing a kidney isn't really an option. Left one hasn't worked since 1976.  ;D


Then that's the one to sacrifice.  :y

Yes...

For Sale

One little used kidney in good condition with one careful owner.  May need some recommissioning.

P.O.A.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2021, 23:19:42
Like a shrivelled little walnut according to the Docs. Probably not worth much. ;D
Lungs had 25 years of smoking 30+ cigs per day, so probably wont be sought after either.   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 November 2021, 00:33:45
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2021, 23:19:42
Like a shrivelled little walnut according to the Docs. Probably not worth much. ;D
Lungs had 25 years of smoking 30+ cigs per day, so probably wont be sought after either.   ::)


a good match for the clit then :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 November 2021, 11:08:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2021, 23:19:42
Like a shrivelled little walnut according to the Docs. Probably not worth much. ;D
Lungs had 25 years of smoking 30+ cigs per day, so probably wont be sought after either.   ::)
What you're saying is you're fokked
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 November 2021, 16:39:28
Have been for a long time, but just try to ignore it and live in denial.
As you often say - a bit of pain never hurt anyone.  :y ;D

Having said that, I am now getting into the habit of remembering to strap my knees up most days to make life a bit easier, so definitely getting old and soft.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 November 2021, 21:53:32
This week I spent some spare time Under Mrs Builders Astra Estate , my rusty builder's van Omega and My old Mum's Astra G .
stripped the brakes etc ,greased the moving bits ,underbody/stone chip spray and supertrol (as they will be salting the roads soon with the impending ice age  :( )
dropped the astra estate in for MOT ,it passed with no advisories  :)

Today I dropped the Omega in for MOT ,that passed too  :)
2 advisories for Tyres ,which I knew are down to about 3mm ,just not decided what I'm buying yet
I might get a set of winter tyres  or get some "all season "  ones

If only there was a thread about such matters  :D

I'll drop My Mum's astra in for MOT next week , no rush as she don't use it anymore  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 November 2021, 22:02:22
Changed the spark plugs on the project. Need to put some tax on the ornament and take it for it's MOT next month followed by the Astra.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2021, 01:07:18
Rear passenger side bank spark plug left the building last night had to struggle to get home about 10 miles, a helicoil was put in this afternoon and a new rubber on the coil in my mates garage and she is up and running as good as new again.🙂🙂
 
 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 November 2021, 07:41:53
The 'Will Wagon' got a full years MOT last Friday, after a missing nut was attached  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2021, 11:20:39
Did it hurt?👀 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 November 2021, 16:12:46
Quote from: Raeturbo on 25 November 2021, 11:20:39
Did it hurt?👀 :y

It could have done.......had the associated appendage dropped off ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2021, 17:54:42
😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2021, 18:46:03
Failed to fill up the Big Black Pussy again today. Not even close.

But it was on fumes.


Took it to north Londonium, in order to fix a myriad of fibre issues.  How can anyone make so many oppsups?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2021, 14:05:33
Had to nip to quacks earlier, to be stabbed with the flu.  Must have been some Merc convention all over Brakkers, as the place was full of them...   ...and none of them could actually drive, or dared squeeze into a 12' wide gap.

Fairplay to the Battlebus, I never knew it could show its disgust so well, and wheelspin that long whilst sooting up the air.

Made it to the quacks new, massive carpark to find, again, none of the Merc owners could park in single spaces, making that chaos.  Nip to Tesco afterwards, too forever to get across town, again because every merc owner couldnt get passed the 20' gap left by parked cars, or understand the concept of traffic lights.  Only to find Tesco full of Mercs incapable of parking in a single space.


WTF is going on? I know you have to be a bit soft in the head to buy a post 1980s MB, but surely a requirement is still to actually be able to drive?


(Looks like there was some event on at Shackeng's old school in town)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 November 2021, 14:16:07
 :o
Surely you need slick front tyres and 2 barrels of butter to make the Zaf DTi to wheel spin  :D

as other drivers ,not just Mercs , the roads seem rammed at the moment and many "drivers" need to learn how to drive and park  >:(
and now it's gone cooler ,they will probably go even slower ,if that's possible  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 November 2021, 14:28:25
Drove the RRS over to Fakenham to collect a horsebox my mate has just bought , then to Sandringham to fetch the horse which is his  wife's Xmas present pretty windy conditions ,the weight of the horse certainly helped ! All safely in stables at Stamford now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2021, 17:20:43
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2021, 14:16:07
Surely you need slick front tyres and 2 barrels of butter to make the Zaf DTi to wheel spin  :D
It was snowing at the time, but I was still impressed it had the power to break traction.

Such power :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 17:43:02
Dropped me Mum's Astra G in for MOT
passed with no advisories  :)
though I advise myself to take it on a warmer day next year  :D

Had my Omega's traction control light flash at me a few times too this morning  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 November 2021, 17:45:06
Hoping the snow acts a bit like snow foam, and removes all that Cornish dirt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2021, 17:54:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 17:43:02
Dropped me Mum's Astra G in for MOT
passed with no advisories  :)
though I advise myself to take it on a warmer day next year  :D

Had my Omega's traction control light flash at me a few times too this morning  :P
Winter tyres ;)

The Barge sticks like the proverbial pop to a blanket.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2021, 18:00:28
Cleared some of my crap out of it ready to look at a potential replacement tomorrow.

And retighted an exhaust bracket to silence the last of a rattle so it doesn't sound like the cats are about to fall apart... (they aren't. Yet).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 18:05:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2021, 17:54:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 17:43:02
Dropped me Mum's Astra G in for MOT
passed with no advisories  :)
though I advise myself to take it on a warmer day next year  :D

Had my Omega's traction control light flash at me a few times too this morning  :P
Winter tyres ;)

The Barge sticks like the proverbial pop to a blanket.
I'm looking into winter tyres  :y
got Mrs builder steel wheels with  Bridgestone Blizzark Winter tyres
I have enough 7J steel 15" wheels to put some on ,
but do I go 195/65/15 or buy another set of 16" wheels and match the 225/55/16 size
or just get some summer/winter type tyres as the ice age is now  over  :D


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2021, 18:10:34
I went with Goodyear Vector All Season. (225/70/16 XL)

-1° isn't much of a test, but no complaints thus far.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 November 2021, 19:03:02
Winter tyre thread !  Wheres Cem when we need him ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 November 2021, 20:32:37
Found a broken vacuum pipe needed a t piece for testing didn’t have one whilst I was out but what I did have in the car was a cannula from my mothers oxygen,, needless to say mum had a breathless ride on the way home😂. (Joking of course)..but the spare cannula did work :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 20:42:12
what BOOST does your Mum run Rae  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2021, 20:53:47
Much more that half a Bar might cause bubbles :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 November 2021, 22:27:39
She normally runs at 4ltrs an hour,  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 30 November 2021, 17:53:05
Driven the RRS to Ninfield ( near Bexhill) and back 334 miles round trip in total comfort ,only the Omega came anywhere near as comfortable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 November 2021, 18:04:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 18:05:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2021, 17:54:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 17:43:02
Dropped me Mum's Astra G in for MOT
passed with no advisories  :)
though I advise myself to take it on a warmer day next year  :D

Had my Omega's traction control light flash at me a few times too this morning  :P
Winter tyres ;)

The Barge sticks like the proverbial pop to a blanket.
I'm looking into winter tyres  :y
got Mrs builder steel wheels with  Bridgestone Blizzark Winter tyres
I have enough 7J steel 15" wheels to put some on ,
but do I go 195/65/15 or buy another set of 16" wheels and match the 225/55/16 size
or just get some summer/winter type tyres as the ice age is now  over  :D
.
                  I would go for the smaller 15 inch 195 65s they will be better for the snow
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 November 2021, 18:33:33
Quote from: Raeturbo on 30 November 2021, 18:04:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 18:05:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2021, 17:54:44
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 November 2021, 17:43:02
Dropped me Mum's Astra G in for MOT
passed with no advisories  :)
though I advise myself to take it on a warmer day next year  :D

Had my Omega's traction control light flash at me a few times too this morning  :P
Winter tyres ;)

The Barge sticks like the proverbial pop to a blanket.
I'm looking into winter tyres  :y
got Mrs builder steel wheels with  Bridgestone Blizzark Winter tyres
I have enough 7J steel 15" wheels to put some on ,
but do I go 195/65/15 or buy another set of 16" wheels and match the 225/55/16 size
or just get some summer/winter type tyres as the ice age is now  over  :D
.
                  I would go for the smaller 15 inch 195 65s they will be better for the snow
Thanks for your input Rae  :)
I've heard a few people say similar
plus side to that is I have 15" wheels already ,so could just get winter tyres fitted to those
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 November 2021, 21:04:48
Indeed that’s what I’ve got ready for the Evo and the Astra should I need them :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 November 2021, 21:44:47
Drove it to meet its potential replacement. Not too bad a deal... Trading it in works out about a quid a kilo...

And about the same for the replacement... Financially about £1,200 for a £2,000 car ignoring the cost of tinkering/servicing during ownership (ideally you have to maintain whatever you buy and oil/filters/discs/pads etc are much of a muchness...).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 November 2021, 22:15:04
I can't work out what that gibberish means DG  ::)
 you spent 2 years swapping modules, parts , wheels etc and now you are PXing it  :-\
fallen out of love with the Merc ?
or trading up  :-\
In English please  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 November 2021, 23:13:19
 ;D

Mothers decreasing mobility means that she struggles getting in and out of the Barge so need to expedite getting something slightly higher. On a limited budget.

The Trolley (A160L) cost me £400. The Barge cost me £460 plus the Trolley. Or £860.

The Replacement would be the Barge plus £300, aka £1,160, as opposed to the asking price. Simples really.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 December 2021, 00:34:41
Suzuki wagonR are great for mums with little mobility :y they are easy to walk straight in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2021, 02:13:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 December 2021, 00:34:41
Suzuki wagonR are great for mums with little mobility :y they are easy to walk straight in.
I actually want to want to drive it :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 December 2021, 02:39:17
They drive great👍😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 December 2021, 10:16:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 November 2021, 23:13:19
;D

Mothers decreasing mobility means that she struggles getting in and out of the Barge so need to expedite getting something slightly higher. On a limited budget.

The Trolley (A160L) cost me £400. The Barge cost me £460 plus the Trolley. Or £860.

The Replacement would be the Barge plus £300, aka £1,160, as opposed to the asking price. Simples really.  :D
OK .that makes sense now  :y

My Mum (78) gets in the omega easy enough, I just have to hand her the seatbelt
then put the passenger seat control to  "melt" and the AC heat that side to "inferno"
they I just turn a def un to the screams as she tries to press a brake pedal that isn't there  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 December 2021, 10:24:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2021, 02:13:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 December 2021, 00:34:41
Suzuki wagonR are great for mums with little mobility :y they are easy to walk straight in.
I actually want to want to drive it :D


Get an Agila with a bigger engine.
Overpowered cars aren't as much fun as caning the arse of a slow one at legal speeds, and not slowing down for anything. The only snag with that is it looks like you're trying to push a Porsche through bends with an Agila. Or a 1500 automatic Avenger :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 December 2021, 10:55:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 November 2021, 23:13:19
;D

Mothers decreasing mobility means that she struggles getting in and out of the Barge so need to expedite getting something slightly higher. On a limited budget.
........

When my parents were able to shuffle along, getting them in to my car was always a problem. We can't visualise why they can't bend their back and duck their head to get in to the seat, although I'm getting that way a bit myself.  ;D  Then we have to swing their legs in, which can also be a problem.
That problem was eased massively when my Mrs wanted the BMW F33 convertible that we had for a while. I simply opened the roof, flicked the front seats forward (they move forward and return on their own electrically so no effort involved) and my parents walked upright into the car. All they had to do then was turn and sit down and I'd then close the roof. They found it so easy like this, although not so good for me if it was raining. Getting out was quite simple as well as they always had something to hold on to. I did get some funny looks opening the roof when it was raining but I think people understand when they saw the oldies getting in or out.

This is not a suggestion by the way Al as the budget doesn't suit, it's merely our findings of another use for a convertible.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 01 December 2021, 10:59:35
My Mum has mobility problems .... she needs her walker or an arm to hold to walk the length of herself. She struggled to lift her leg high enough to get into my ML  :( but she manages OK to get into their Chrysler Voyager  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 December 2021, 11:15:02
Quote from: Andy B on 01 December 2021, 10:59:35
My Mum has mobility problems .... she needs her walker or an arm to hold to walk the length of herself. She struggled to lift her leg high enough to get into my ML  :( but she manages OK to get into their Chrysler Voyager  :-\


We've become so accustomed to car doors that hinge at the front that we think they're 'correct', and ridicule the cars that have sliding or rear-hinged doors. Yet people with mobility problems love them because they work better - there's only a narrow space for putting your feet into a car, and a front-hinged door takes up a lot of it. Note how the bigger Rolls Royce has a rear hinged back door for the owner to get and out easily.




Much the same applies to modern low, sloping rooflines; you have to bend your body in another way at the same time as bending your waist, knees and ankles and lots of people can't do it. Just look at the number of elderly people who drive Fiesta/Focus Fusions,  Honda Jazzes, Jukes, Sanderos etc, and it's why the smaller crossovers are so popular.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 December 2021, 12:13:20
Quote from: Nick W on 01 December 2021, 10:24:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2021, 02:13:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 December 2021, 00:34:41
Suzuki wagonR are great for mums with little mobility :y they are easy to walk straight in.
I actually want to want to drive it :D


Get an Agila with a bigger engine.
Overpowered cars aren't as much fun as caning the arse of a slow one at legal speeds, and not slowing down for anything. The only snag with that is it looks like you're trying to push a Porsche through bends with an Agila. Or a 1500 automatic Avenger :y
                  We have the wagon R+ an old one 2006 it has the twin cam 1298 74bhp 84lbsft engine it goes like shit off a shovel🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2021, 12:22:59
Quote from: Andy B on 01 December 2021, 10:59:35
My Mum has mobility problems .... she needs her walker or an arm to hold to walk the length of herself. She struggled to lift her leg high enough to get into my ML  :( but she manages OK to get into their Chrysler Voyager  :-\
Which is why my thoughts have gone in the direction they have. And based on what I saw yesterday, whilst the pig needs a bit more than lipstick, it meets the entry requirements  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 December 2021, 13:04:18
The ornament passed it's MOT today  :)

So that's two down, one to go  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 December 2021, 15:02:35
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 December 2021, 13:04:18
The ornament passed it's MOT today  :)

So that's two down, one to go  ::)
Congratulations on the MOT  :)
Doing your wife's Astra last then ? I'm sure she won't notice and hold it against you  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 December 2021, 15:48:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 December 2021, 15:02:35
Quote from: VXL V6 on 03 December 2021, 13:04:18
The ornament passed it's MOT today  :)

So that's two down, one to go  ::)
Congratulations on the MOT  :)
Doing your wife's Astra last then ? I'm sure she won't notice and hold it against you  :P

Yeh, it's not due until Dec 30th and if it needs anything i'm working away most of next week so decided to hang fire with it just for a week.

Was looking through the documents for the ornament, by January i'll have owned it 14 years!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 03 December 2021, 16:29:25
Quote from: Nick W on 01 December 2021, 11:15:02
Quote from: Andy B on 01 December 2021, 10:59:35
My Mum has mobility problems .... she needs her walker or an arm to hold to walk the length of herself. She struggled to lift her leg high enough to get into my ML  :( but she manages OK to get into their Chrysler Voyager  :-\


We've become so accustomed to car doors that hinge at the front that we think they're 'correct', and ridicule the cars that have sliding or rear-hinged doors. Yet people with mobility problems love them because they work better - there's only a narrow space for putting your feet into a car, and a front-hinged door takes up a lot of it. Note how the bigger Rolls Royce has a rear hinged back door for the owner to get and out easily.




Much the same applies to modern low, sloping rooflines; you have to bend your body in another way at the same time as bending your waist, knees and ankles and lots of people can't do it. Just look at the number of elderly people who drive Fiesta/Focus Fusions,  Honda Jazzes, Jukes, Sanderos etc, and it's why the smaller crossovers are so popular.

My mum an dad used to have one of these....there also higher off the ground which helps if your elderly  :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 16:49:22
A couple of former colleagues had them, but neither had any particular interest in cars. One hates himself so much that he replaced a manual Fusion with his MILs CVT one upon her demise because it was a year newer...  :D

If I were to go down the small urban hatchback then it would be another A Class, but for the price of a reasonable one, I may as well buy something totally inappropriate  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 18:14:33
Barge retested and passed. Which is nice.

Still not worth a packet of chocolate buttons though  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 December 2021, 19:03:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 16:49:22
A couple of former colleagues had them, but neither had any particular interest in cars. One hates himself so much that he replaced a manual Fusion with his MILs CVT one upon her demise because it was a year newer...  :D

If I were to go down the small urban hatchback then it would be another A Class, but for the price of a reasonable one, I may as well buy something totally inappropriate  :D




That's a fault with the gearbox rather than the owner. CVTs are universally awful. I used to find it odd that Ford bothered with the ordinary Fiesta/Focus as well as the Fusion variants. The success of their current mix of taller crossovers/SUVs/other ghastly names shows they were simply hedging their bets.


If I had to replace the Focus - which is technically my mother's car - to move them around, I'd be looking at a Meriva or similar tall car with sliding or rear hinged rear doors simply for access reasons. Hell, a car that doesn't require climbing up out of the seats has significant appeal to me ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 19:24:30
I sympathise with that. Especially first thing in the morning or after a night fighting carpet.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 20:05:51
Don’t know if you’re aware of these but they go very well, and VERY  quickly when easily fettled  :y

               https://www.jdmbuysell.com/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 20:06:43
Sorry you will need to search for RVR👍
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 20:22:35
Er, no.  ;D

A Zafira VXR would possibly be a better bet  :D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 December 2021, 20:22:45
CVTs are awful, its truly shocking that are now in Lexus's
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 20:26:12
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 December 2021, 20:22:45
CVTs are awful, its truly shocking that are now in Lexus's
You think they'd know better :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 20:30:08
Quote from: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 20:06:43
Sorry you will need to search for RVR👍

          Not a chance, I’ve had a couple of RVR and I love Vauxhalls, but apart from the abysmal fuel economy of the Mitsubishi, the  VXR is not even in the same league.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 20:31:55
Quoted wrong part but you get my drift :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 December 2021, 20:36:56
I can thoroughly recommend the Zafira A 2.0 DTi for transporting old people  :)
as long as I don't have to drive it  
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 20:39:38
Me too👍 But not half as quickly as the Evo engined RVR😂
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Post by: dave the builder on 03 December 2021, 20:49:16
Quote from: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 20:39:38
Me too👍 But not half as quickly as the Evo engined RVR😂
but there's non for sale in the UK and the Doc don't buy from China  :D
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Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 21:45:24
I know where to get them in Uk :y :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 22:07:33
It's still a no ;)

Not a fan of Japanesey cars. Too much grey plastic and you can't identify the interior of one to the next without looking at the V5...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 03 December 2021, 22:25:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 22:07:33
It's still a no ;)

Not a fan of Japanesey cars. Too much grey plastic and you can't identify the interior of one to the next without looking at the V5...


That's not a real problem for those who treat cars as white goods. Which is me, most of the time.


Evos and Subarus are cars that I might briefly enjoy if I was thirty years younger, but everyone I've tried I've been glad to give back quickly and not have to pay for. M3s and the rortier Mercs and Audis are much the same.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 22:41:41
Nick.... I’m old😂😂
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 22:54:49
An Audi S3 saloon would fall into that category, but the rock hard ride and 110% everywhere would soon get annoying (it being an Audi notwithstanding).

I would also put my old Xr4x4 in the same box. Hugely entertaining right up to the point you kill yourself in it... :D

And not something that you can really commute in with today's traffic  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 December 2021, 23:40:28
Quote from: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 22:41:41
Nick.... I’m old😂😂

This is true!  :y                                                                                                                                  :P  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 23:46:01
Watch it mate I’ll have my squad to keep an eye on you in the Co op 😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 December 2021, 23:48:01
Quote from: Raeturbo on 03 December 2021, 23:46:01
Watch it mate I’ll have my squad to keep an eye on you in the Co op 😂😂

Ha ha, I slunk in and out wearing a mask today. Nobody recognised me and I think I got away with it!  ::)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 December 2021, 08:36:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 December 2021, 22:54:49
An Audi S3 saloon would fall into that category, but the rock hard ride and 110% everywhere would soon get annoying (it being an Audi notwithstanding).

I would also put my old Xr4x4 in the same box. Hugely entertaining right up to the point you kill yourself in it... :D

And not something that you can really commute in with today's traffic  :-\


Why not? An 1100 Escort would be perfectly adequate, unless your commute is a couple of hours on the motorway. My commutes over the last twenty years would not have been any worse in an Austin 7.


The problem with modern cars is that they have so much power and grip that when it does let go, you're just a passenger for a very short and expensive ride. And then you get to spend half an hour listening to the owners of the fence, lawns and pond whinge at you while you wait for the Fire Service to come and cut you out of the wreckage. Try that in a modern performance car and you probably won't be conscious after the crash.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2021, 10:06:29
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 December 2021, 20:36:56
I can thoroughly recommend the Zafira A 2.0 DTi for transporting old people  :)
as long as I don't have to drive it
LOL, I was just saying on another forum that clapped out Zafira's are ideal for lugging old'uns about ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2021, 10:11:24
When I was young and stupid, that Sierra used to regularly do my 26 mile commute in 23 minutes.

Fortunately, I wasn't so stupid as to realise that wasn't a good thing. It's replacement was a 2 litre Mk3 Granada.

Any car is a compromise of all the things that you need it to do. Larger cars are less compromised in more aspects than smaller ones, although I will concede that the two cars I have owned that were genuine fun to whizz around in were a 1.3 Polo and a 1.4 106. But neither would meet my current requirements.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2021, 10:27:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2021, 10:11:24
When I was young and stupid, that Sierra used to regularly do my 26 mile commute in 23 minutes.
That was my realisation that my beloved Silver Bullet really had to go, after I did a 140 mile trip on the A12/A14/A43 in Friday late afternoon/early evening rush hour in 2 hours....   ....including stopping for LPG.
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Post by: Rangie on 04 December 2021, 11:21:45
The best time I ever managed was 45 miles in 36 minutes mind I did have a Police escort , we were transporting a premature baby unit & mother  the old CF Bedford was smoking when we arrived.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2021, 11:26:46
Not bad going :D

The real difference is doing that because you had to not because you could.  ;)
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Post by: STEMO on 04 December 2021, 11:56:45
Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2021, 11:21:45
The best time I ever managed was 45 miles in 36 minutes mind I did have a Police escort , we were transporting a premature baby unit & mother  the old CF Bedford was smoking when we arrived.
An oldie but still a good one:

https://youtu.be/ZnW-sTwxeUM
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Post by: Rangie on 04 December 2021, 12:08:37
Brings back memories Steve, I had Police motorbikes going ahead to stop traffic at crossroads & traffic lights and Rover V8s in front & behind to speed me along , got to admit that I enjoyed every minute.
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2021, 12:30:03
Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2021, 11:21:45
The best time I ever managed was 45 miles in 36 minutes mind I did have a Police escort , we were transporting a premature baby unit & mother  the old CF Bedford was smoking when we arrived.
All my police escorts have been really slow, namely because I was always worried one of them would give me a tug if I went 1mph over ;D

(and non were emergency situations :y)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 December 2021, 16:06:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2021, 12:30:03
Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2021, 11:21:45
The best time I ever managed was 45 miles in 36 minutes mind I did have a Police escort , we were transporting a premature baby unit & mother  the old CF Bedford was smoking when we arrived.
All my police escorts have been really slow, namely because I was always worried one of them would give me a tug if I went 1mph over ;D

(and non were emergency situations :y)

All of my Police escorts have been the result of a 'Follow me' sign popping up, followed by a big fine.  ::)  It's the German cars you see, they don't like German cars.  ::)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2021, 16:43:26
Probably because they're forced to drive BMWs :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 04 December 2021, 18:19:11
Was being naughty in the 3.0 24V Carlton coming home from Lincoln with a Toyota Starlet Turbo on an A frame in the middle lane, a copper in a Range Rover in the outside lane showed me a police sign as he passed me at around 80🤭 I slowed down for the rest of the journey thinking how lucky I was to get away with that :o
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2021, 19:09:50
Finally got around to changing the leak-off pipes on the Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2021, 19:13:34
Do they leak externally when they fail?

Having a second look at a diesel thing in the morning and would be helpful to know. Would they cause extended cranking from cold or would a failed glow plug do that on its own  :-\
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2021, 19:16:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2021, 19:13:34
Do they leak externally when they fail?

Having a second look at a diesel thing in the morning and would be helpful to know. Would they cause extended cranking from cold or would a failed glow plug do that on its own  :-\
No visible signs of leaks.

It can cause bad starting, or in my case, stalling a few seconds after starting.  A bad set of plugs will cause bad starting - though giving it 3 or 4 sets of glow plug warming (sign on, count to 5 after the glow plug light goes out, sign off, repeat) will make it start faster if its just glow plugs.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2021, 19:18:56
Understood :y

It has a glow plug code for plug #4. It will be obvious as to the cause... Busted plug/wiring, snapped glow plug or failed glow plug.

At £17 each for genuine ones, swapping all six is cheaper than 12 spark plugs ::)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 December 2021, 19:59:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2021, 19:18:56
Understood :y

It has a glow plug code for plug #4. It will be obvious as to the cause... Busted plug/wiring, snapped glow plug or failed glow plug.

At £17 each for genuine ones, swapping all six is cheaper than 12 spark plugs ::)

That kind of depends on if they want to come out, they can be a right *(&^^%$£ sometimes
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 05 December 2021, 20:11:18
Sorted the quilted bootliner out in the RRS came with the car when I bought it but always looked a bit untidy, SWMBO attached some velcro to it  now fits nice & snug , she also machined a cut out section into it so I can now get to the tools jack etc without removing it completely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 December 2021, 13:04:18
Quote from: Rangie on 05 December 2021, 20:11:18
Sorted the quilted bootliner out in the RRS came with the car when I bought it but always looked a bit untidy, SWMBO attached some velcro to it  now fits nice & snug , she also machined a cut out section into it so I can now get to the tools jack etc without removing it completely.

A woman's touch.

Where would we be without them. :y

They are expensive to run though... :-X
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Post by: Raeturbo on 06 December 2021, 13:12:57
And unpredictable  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2021, 15:31:58
Didn't part ex it for the cheapest R320cdi in the country.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110299016551

Nothing insurmountable wrong with it, but I drew the line at having to buy tyres on the way home.

It would have been a stonking deal though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 December 2021, 16:35:13
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 December 2021, 13:04:18
Quote from: Rangie on 05 December 2021, 20:11:18
Sorted the quilted bootliner out in the RRS came with the car when I bought it but always looked a bit untidy, SWMBO attached some velcro to it  now fits nice & snug , she also machined a cut out section into it so I can now get to the tools jack etc without removing it completely.

A woman's touch.

Where would we be without them. :y

They are expensive to run though... :-X
. 


She's good like that but refuses to drive it which is a shame if we're out, reckons it's too big & too quick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 06 December 2021, 20:57:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2021, 15:31:58
Didn't part ex it for the cheapest R320cdi in the country.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110299016551

Nothing insurmountable wrong with it, but I drew the line at having to buy tyres on the way home.

It would have been a stonking deal though.


The add says cheap to tax ,duh its 585 a year ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 December 2021, 06:54:43
Quote from: henryd on 06 December 2021, 20:57:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2021, 15:31:58
Didn't part ex it for the cheapest R320cdi in the country.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110299016551

Nothing insurmountable wrong with it, but I drew the line at having to buy tyres on the way home.

It would have been a stonking deal though.


The add says cheap to tax ,duh its 585 a year ;D
Well, compared to the first year tax of the current GLS perhaps...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 December 2021, 15:37:00
Thanks to the ongoing component supply challenges, my new car order has been cancelled  :-\

So the Velar stays for a bit longer and gets replaced by a RR Sport when its ready
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 December 2021, 15:43:53
Quote from: henryd on 06 December 2021, 20:57:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2021, 15:31:58
Didn't part ex it for the cheapest R320cdi in the country.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110299016551

Nothing insurmountable wrong with it, but I drew the line at having to buy tyres on the way home.

It would have been a stonking deal though.


The add says cheap to tax ,duh its 585 a year ;D


Just had a look at my DD for the Signum.......£52.50 each month.

So more than £585. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 December 2021, 15:57:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 December 2021, 15:37:00
Thanks to the ongoing component supply challenges, my new car order has been cancelled  :-\

So the Velar stays for a bit longer and gets replaced by a RR Sport when its ready
Poor you  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2021, 19:14:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 December 2021, 15:37:00
Thanks to the ongoing component supply challenges, my new car order has been cancelled  :-\

So the Velar stays for a bit longer and gets replaced by a RR Sport when its ready
Well, worse things to be lumbered with...

...like a Battlebus that keeps stalling after starting, and then becomes an utter shite to start after ;D


So much so, I was looking at what I could get relatively cheaply on Autotrader earlier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2021, 19:15:25
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 December 2021, 15:37:00
Thanks to the ongoing component supply challenges, my new car order has been cancelled  :-\

So the Velar stays for a bit longer and gets replaced by a RR Sport when its ready
I was also quite impressed with your Velar when we went for a spin.  It didn't feel anywhere near as a lumbering old dog as it looked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 December 2021, 21:37:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2021, 19:14:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 December 2021, 15:37:00
Thanks to the ongoing component supply challenges, my new car order has been cancelled  :-\

So the Velar stays for a bit longer and gets replaced by a RR Sport when its ready
Well, worse things to be lumbered with...

...like a Battlebus that keeps stalling after starting, and then becomes an utter shite to start after ;D


So much so, I was looking at what I could get relatively cheaply on Autotrader earlier.
The Barge might be a bit impractical for your needs, although I know someone selling a very cheap R Class ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 December 2021, 10:32:50
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 December 2021, 15:43:53
Quote from: henryd on 06 December 2021, 20:57:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2021, 15:31:58
Didn't part ex it for the cheapest R320cdi in the country.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110299016551

Nothing insurmountable wrong with it, but I drew the line at having to buy tyres on the way home.

It would have been a stonking deal though.


The add says cheap to tax ,duh its 585 a year ;D


Just had a look at my DD for the Signum.......£52.50 each month.

So more than £585. :-\

The extra is for paying monthly, £585 is top whack for that year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 December 2021, 12:36:03
Astra passed it's MOT.  :)

So all three cars done now thank God.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 December 2021, 14:59:48
Quote from: VXL V6 on 10 December 2021, 12:36:03
Astra passed it's MOT.  :)

So all three cars done now thank God.
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2021, 15:02:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 December 2021, 21:37:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2021, 19:14:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 December 2021, 15:37:00
Thanks to the ongoing component supply challenges, my new car order has been cancelled  :-\

So the Velar stays for a bit longer and gets replaced by a RR Sport when its ready
Well, worse things to be lumbered with...

...like a Battlebus that keeps stalling after starting, and then becomes an utter shite to start after ;D


So much so, I was looking at what I could get relatively cheaply on Autotrader earlier.
The Barge might be a bit impractical for your needs, although I know someone selling a very cheap R Class ::)
I can assure you its replacement will not be a Mercedes Benz. And never will be until they discover how to design cars again, which isn't looking likely any time soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2021, 15:06:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2021, 15:02:52
.....
I can assure you its replacement will not be a Mercedes Benz. And never will be until they discover how to design cars again, which isn't looking likely any time soon.

 :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2021, 15:35:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2021, 15:02:52
I can assure you its replacement will not be a Mercedes Benz. And never will be until they discover how to design cars again, which isn't looking likely any time soon.

Mum and dads neighbour has just chopped his e class estate in for an A46AMG, its pretty lively (god knows how long such a highly tuned 4 pot will last! ) but, the front and rear is horrible, the interior really low rent and the audio system does not even have a touch screen and is a nightmare to use  :-\ :-\

Thankfully he still has the Aston  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 December 2021, 18:20:32
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2021, 15:35:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 December 2021, 15:02:52
I can assure you its replacement will not be a Mercedes Benz. And never will be until they discover how to design cars again, which isn't looking likely any time soon.

Mum and dads neighbour has just chopped his e class estate in for an A46AMG, its pretty lively (god knows how long such a highly tuned 4 pot will last! ) but, the front and rear is horrible, the interior really low rent and the audio system does not even have a touch screen and is a nightmare to use  :-\ :-\

Thankfully he still has the Aston  ;D
A really expensive all wheel drive clit rally car...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2021, 19:05:29
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2021, 15:35:30
....
 and the audio system does not even have a touch screen and is a nightmare to use  :-\ :-\

 .....

I don't like touch screens. My COMAND is operated via a dial
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 10 December 2021, 21:11:38
Bloody heater fan stopped working on the Yeti, Goggled it and common fault if left standing and its been idle for 6weeks while I was in hospital and recovering. Bit of a fiddle getting it out but it just twists and drops out the underside of heater in passenger footwell. AS soon as it came out it worked , lubricated the bearings and tried to get it back in. Bugger the big thick wiring loom that runs across bulkhead wont let it go back in so glove box and foot vent pipe out and 2 screws in lower dash and then it just went in . Only prob was the foot vent pipe wont twist to go back on properly so it just butted up , will still work and I don't have the floor heat on as a rule. Took about an hour.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 12:10:09
Pierre has been playing silly buggers again this week. After fitting a new injector it ran nicely again - for a couple of weeks.
Thus week it seemed to have a big flat spot just where the turbo should kick in, then the turbo kicks in higher up the rev range than it normally would.
It has got steadily worse, and yesterday threw up fault code 2263 - turbo boost issue.
It could be the second hand turbo I fitted at the beginning of this year is on the way out, or it could be something associated such as a blockage / air leak / vacuum / sensor /  etc. etc.
Will start having a look at it later, but not really sure how to diagnose the problem.
No smoke or oil being chucked out the exhaust (yet), so Im slightly optimistic it isnt the turbo itself.
I havent (yet) had the ECU coded for the new injector, but I doubt thats connected to this issue.
I hear the Swan Vestas calling to me once again.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 December 2021, 12:38:13
It's a well known issue TURBO boost fails clicky  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpGDMg8-i0Q)  :P

leaky intercooler hose/pipe or fitting or vac leak perhaps

you give that Cl-Eeyore so much LOVE  :-*

hope you get it sorted BEFORE the impending Ice-age  :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 December 2021, 13:52:23
If it’s a variable geometry turbo then it’s dirty/carbonised vanes I would suspect.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 14:43:14
Not sure if its variable vane or not tbh. Should have had a look at the old one before I binned it.  :-\
Will inspect pipes, vac connection etc. first and go from there.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 December 2021, 18:58:32
What’s the reg👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 19:11:52
CV59 PDK. I assume getting rid of carbon build up in the turbo means removing and dismantling the bloody thing ?
Could always try spraying some oven cleaner or similar in there I suppose.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 December 2021, 19:55:55
Ahh it’s a kp35 so no vnt
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 20:07:03
Just watched a couple of youtube videos where cleaning foam is sprayed into the turbo to clean it, so that might be a possibility.
Will check other stuff first though.
Cheers.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 December 2021, 20:10:08
Quote from: Andy B on 10 December 2021, 19:05:29
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2021, 15:35:30
....
 and the audio system does not even have a touch screen and is a nightmare to use  :-\ :-\

 .....

I don't like touch screens. My COMAND is operated via a dial

This has a dial and its rubbish, would be bearable if the voice command was half decent. (Its not). Entering nav destinations is painful, browsing songs and stations similar. Works far better if you use Smartphone projection but that often fails to connect
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 11 December 2021, 20:12:33
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 December 2021, 20:10:08
..
 if the voice command was half decent. (Its not).  ....

Mine is sh1te too!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 December 2021, 20:12:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 20:07:03
Just watched a couple of youtube videos where cleaning foam is sprayed into the turbo to clean it, so that might be a possibility.
Will check other stuff first though.
Cheers.  :y
                Aye but that’s for the VGT type check your intercooler they sometimes swell and leak on those cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 December 2021, 20:43:44
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 December 2021, 20:12:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 20:07:03
Just watched a couple of youtube videos where cleaning foam is sprayed into the turbo to clean it, so that might be a possibility.
Will check other stuff first though.
Cheers.  :y
                Aye but that’s for the VGT type check your intercooler they sometimes swell and leak on those cars.

Presumably you remove the turbo first before spraying oven cleaner into it?  ???                                                                   :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 December 2021, 21:21:23
Or whilst it's running, and nice and hot :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 December 2021, 21:32:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 December 2021, 21:21:23
Or whilst it's running, and nice and hot :D
Yes, it tells you to warm the oven before using. Spray it straight in at max revs and report back, Albs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 22:17:48
Sounds like a plan.  :y...................wonder if the insurance would pay out.  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 December 2021, 22:37:46
It would probably give little Pierre a good de-coke!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 December 2021, 22:46:48
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 22:17:48
Sounds like a plan.  :y...................wonder if the insurance would pay out.  :-\ ;D
... It was at that point that I realised that the handbrake had failed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2021, 23:16:17
Watch this space.  :-X ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2021, 18:40:19
Quote from: Andy B on 11 December 2021, 20:12:33
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 December 2021, 20:10:08
..
 if the voice command was half decent. (Its not).  ....

Mine is sh1te too!  ;D
You need to speak in 'Allo! 'Allo! Gestapo German for it to understand.

The Jag one actually works really well, but obviously I speak like the Queen.  I guess DTM's car, being much newer, he has to speak fluent Hindi English.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 December 2021, 20:28:14
Another oil and filter on the project.... only did it 6 weeks ago  :o must stop driving it to Scotland every week  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2021, 20:30:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 December 2021, 20:28:14
Another oil and filter on the project.... only did it 6 weeks ago  :o must stop driving it to Scotland every week  ;D
I think the oil is due (by my schedule) on both of mine. But CBA won out ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: speedy_ns on 12 December 2021, 21:35:20
Finally resolved diesel leak on 2.5 DTI.
Turns out that piece of rubber hose that goes from fuel filter to HPFP started to disintegrate. I couldn't find new peace so I had to fabricate it, and it works. I cleaned EGR while I was there, now I have to resolve cold start problem in the morning. Glow plugs, relay or both probably..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 December 2021, 09:11:13
Quote from: speedy_ns on 12 December 2021, 21:35:20
Finally resolved diesel leak on 2.5 DTI.
Turns out that piece of rubber hose that goes from fuel filter to HPFP started to disintegrate. I couldn't find new peace so I had to fabricate it, and it works. I cleaned EGR while I was there, now I have to resolve cold start problem in the morning. Glow plugs, relay or both probably..
Assuming the DTi is a similar setup to the older 2.5TD, with the exception of common rail fuel delivery, the glow plugs are nice and easy. Worth having spare inlet manifold gaskets before removing the intake if it hasn't been off for a while, in case you year one, but all straightforward and easy :y

When I did my 2.5TD ones, it was during my lunch hour at work, and still had time for a quick bite and a brew :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: speedy_ns on 13 December 2021, 16:54:17
You are correct. Manifold was down couple months ago when HPFP decided to die.
Honestly, Bmw could make it simpler. I remember changing those on 2.3td Frontera, and it could be done on parking lot with one eye and one hand.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 17:48:32
Drove it to the Minor injuries unit in Horsham, who apparently can't be arsed to look at a deep cut, let alone dress it :-X

They suggested Crawley at 16.45 on a weekday. So belted it down to St Richards in Chichester. Because you know Crawley will say East Surrey due to TCV and too late to be seen.

Highlighted two issues... The front pads aren't happy and the gearbox needs about a litre of fluid to smooth the shifts out. Job for tomorrow* ::)

The cheapest R Class in the country is starting to look like a good idea :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 18:22:34
Not got a first aid kit with a plaster in it DG  :-\
that's not good forward planning is it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 19:18:52
I do, but it is almost as old as Tunnie and won't stop a bleed on blood thinners.

Besides, you can't use plasters any more in case wound is allergic :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 19:38:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 19:18:52
I do, but it is almost as old as Tunnie and won't stop a bleed on blood thinners.

Besides, you can't use plasters any more in case wound is allergic :-X
allergic to what  :-\ a plaster  :-\
Had it been a serious "life threatening or life changing" injury then the patient would have been treated promptly (within a few hours)  ;)
Unfortunately Hospitals are full of non vaccinated or careless pesky "time wasters" with that minor Covid illness  ::)

Buying an "in date" first aid kit and researching the risks of blood thinners and first aid treatments might be wise in the current climate .

At least until all those pesky Covid infected people find other things to do other than drain NHS resources  :-X

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 December 2021, 19:42:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 19:38:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 19:18:52
I do, but it is almost as old as Tunnie and won't stop a bleed on blood thinners.

Besides, you can't use plasters any more in case wound is allergic :-X
allergic to what  :-\ a plaster  :-\
Had it been a serious "life threatening or life changing" injury then the patient would have been treated promptly (within a few hours)  ;)
Unfortunately Hospitals are full of non vaccinated or careless pesky "time wasters" with that minor Covid illness  ::)

Buying an "in date" first aid kit and researching the risks of blood thinners and first aid treatments might be wise in the current climate .

At least until all those pesky Covid infected people find other things to do other than drain NHS resources  :-X
Builders just put the affected finger in some 'muck', black mortar usually stops the bleeding and dries the wound up sufficiently to attend the pub office at 5 o'clock sharp.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 19:46:57
Quote from: STEMO on 13 December 2021, 19:42:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 19:38:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 19:18:52
I do, but it is almost as old as Tunnie and won't stop a bleed on blood thinners.

Besides, you can't use plasters any more in case wound is allergic :-X
allergic to what  :-\ a plaster  :-\
Had it been a serious "life threatening or life changing" injury then the patient would have been treated promptly (within a few hours)  ;)
Unfortunately Hospitals are full of non vaccinated or careless pesky "time wasters" with that minor Covid illness  ::)

Buying an "in date" first aid kit and researching the risks of blood thinners and first aid treatments might be wise in the current climate .

At least until all those pesky Covid infected people find other things to do other than drain NHS resources  :-X
Builders just put the affected finger in some 'muck', black mortar usually stops the bleeding and dries the wound up sufficiently to attend the pub office at 5 o'clock sharp.
indeed  ;D
Cement, flour, plaster ....
anything dry will do  ;)
if it really hurts then wrap with insulation tape or gaffa tape (depending on size of injury) and seek fast pain relief (5 pints of "wife beater" and a few chasers) 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 20:25:45
Had it been desperately urgent, then and Ambulance would have been called. The only waste was the twenty mile round trip to be told that the minor injuries cba.

A&E on the other hand was barely half an hour in and out...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 20:35:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 20:25:45
Had it been desperately urgent, then and Ambulance would have been called. The only waste was the twenty mile round trip to be told that the minor injuries cba.

A&E on the other hand was barely half an hour in and out...
Had it been desperately urgent then waiting for an ambulance right now with everything going on may not be that wise  :(
If you can get the patient safely to hospital
ambulance waiting times 5+ hours in some cases
unless the patient is not breathing ,in which case CPR whilst waiting for an ambulance

it's those pesky Covid patients messing it all up again  ::)

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 20:39:11
And not all the Doctors working two day weeks from home...  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TD on 13 December 2021, 20:44:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 19:38:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 19:18:52
I do, but it is almost as old as Tunnie and won't stop a bleed on blood thinners.

Besides, you can't use plasters any more in case wound is allergic :-X
allergic to what  :-\ a plaster  :-\
Had it been a serious "life threatening or life changing" injury then the patient would have been treated promptly (within a few hours)  ;)
Unfortunately Hospitals are full of non vaccinated or careless pesky "time wasters" with that minor Covid illness  ::)

Buying an "in date" first aid kit and researching the risks of blood thinners and first aid treatments might be wise in the current climate .

At least until all those pesky Covid infected people find other things to do other than drain NHS resources  :-X

Yep they ask that question, as i was when i had my booster jab earlier today, when i said i wasn't allergic to plasters the nurse slapped one on  :y Too worried about the NHS getting sued i guess  :-\
  when your arm turns green and drops off  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 December 2021, 20:48:18
Quote from: TD on 13 December 2021, 20:44:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 19:38:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 19:18:52
I do, but it is almost as old as Tunnie and won't stop a bleed on blood thinners.

Besides, you can't use plasters any more in case wound is allergic :-X
allergic to what  :-\ a plaster  :-\
Had it been a serious "life threatening or life changing" injury then the patient would have been treated promptly (within a few hours)  ;)
Unfortunately Hospitals are full of non vaccinated or careless pesky "time wasters" with that minor Covid illness  ::)

Buying an "in date" first aid kit and researching the risks of blood thinners and first aid treatments might be wise in the current climate .

At least until all those pesky Covid infected people find other things to do other than drain NHS resources  :-X

Yep they ask that question, as i was when i had my booster jab earlier today, when i said i wasn't allergic to plasters the nurse slapped one on  :y Too worried about the NHS getting sued i guess  :-\
  when your arm turns green and drops off  ::)
If it takes longer than 28 days, it's nowt to do with the hospital  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 20:54:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 20:39:11
And not all the Doctors working two day weeks from home...  ::)
Doctors don't drive ambulances
that would be paramedics and ambulance drivers  ;)
The Doctors (with 7+ years of medical training ) are scared of the pesky Covid patients passing on their germs  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 21:03:25
You mean those pesky TCV patients who have to go to dedicated testing sites to get tested, as opposed the actual people with actual issues, that up until March last year, could have popped into the local surgery to get patched up ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 21:20:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 21:03:25
You mean those pesky TCV patients who have to go to dedicated testing sites to get tested, as opposed the actual people with actual issues, that up until March last year, could have popped into the local surgery to get patched up ::)
Chinese Virus  patients also use ambulances and hospitals though (so they don't die)  ,and they are increasing in numbers again  ::)
If only there was a way to keep their numbers down  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 December 2021, 22:37:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 21:20:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 21:03:25
You mean those pesky TCV patients who have to go to dedicated testing sites to get tested, as opposed the actual people with actual issues, that up until March last year, could have popped into the local surgery to get patched up ::)
Chinese Virus  patients also use ambulances and hospitals though (so they don't die)  ,and they are increasing in numbers again  ::)
If only there was a way to keep their numbers down  ::)

There is Dave, all they need to do is drop our testing rate to the levels of other European countries and then our case rates would drop to similar levels as well.  :y   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2021, 00:20:57
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 December 2021, 22:37:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 21:20:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 21:03:25
You mean those pesky TCV patients who have to go to dedicated testing sites to get tested, as opposed the actual people with actual issues, that up until March last year, could have popped into the local surgery to get patched up ::)
Chinese Virus  patients also use ambulances and hospitals though (so they don't die)  ,and they are increasing in numbers again  ::)
If only there was a way to keep their numbers down  ::)

There is Dave, all they need to do is drop our testing rate to the levels of other European countries and then our case rates would drop to similar levels as well.  :y   ;D
The Trump approach then  :-\ ignorance is bliss

The trouble with that is piles of dead bodies smell after a few days
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 December 2021, 02:34:34
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2021, 00:20:57
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 13 December 2021, 22:37:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 December 2021, 21:20:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 21:03:25
You mean those pesky TCV patients who have to go to dedicated testing sites to get tested, as opposed the actual people with actual issues, that up until March last year, could have popped into the local surgery to get patched up ::)
Chinese Virus  patients also use ambulances and hospitals though (so they don't die)  ,and they are increasing in numbers again  ::)
If only there was a way to keep their numbers down  ::)

There is Dave, all they need to do is drop our testing rate to the levels of other European countries and then our case rates would drop to similar levels as well.  :y   ;D
The Trump approach then  :-\ ignorance is bliss

The trouble with that is piles of dead bodies smell after a few days

No it's just that in countries like Germany, people have been dying of normal things like flu, pneumonia, cancer, stokes, heart attacks, organ failure etc  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 14 December 2021, 06:58:55
  A very large percentage of the children at the Uni where I work have all now been caught out
Everyone, which includes all staff, have been encouraged to get tested twice a week
We have an NHS testing site set up on campus for this
There is also an incentive to get tested twice a week, a £5 voucher to use at one of the catering outlets listed
Now they all want to travel home for crimbo, they have to get a negative test
Our posative cases are now going up hourly each day
As the kids have not been testing until now, the isolation period means none can travel until 23rd at the earliest.
they are all up in arms about it, esesially their flat mates as the entire flat has to isolate
Some flats have 16 students in them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2021, 11:24:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 17:48:32
Highlighted two issues... The front pads aren't happy and the gearbox needs about a litre of fluid to smooth the shifts out. Job for tomorrow* ::)

The cheapest R Class in the country is starting to look like a good idea :-X
Albs wants shot of his beloved Pierre.  That has got to be a better bet than anything Mercedes Benz have come up with in the last 30 years?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2021, 11:59:47
I think that may be taking it a bit far.  ::) ;D
Ive found a small crack in the plastic rocker cover, above where the PCV part is. Im wondering if lack of pressure in the PCV could be related to lack of turbo boost pressure ?
I have my doubts, but then I dont know a lot about such things.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2021, 12:24:16
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2021, 11:59:47
I think that may be taking it a bit far.  ::) ;D
Ive found a small crack in the plastic rocker cover, above where the PCV part is. Im wondering if lack of pressure in the PCV could be related to lack of turbo boost pressure ?
I have my doubts, but then I dont know a lot about such things.  :-\
unrelated ,just another in a long list of faults CL-Eeyore throws up to get your attention   :D

the leak or sensor fault will be intake/intercooler  etc , no boost to rocker cover or crankcase ,unless things go wrong  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2021, 12:35:45
Had a quick check of intake, vacuum etc. and all looks ok. Im suspecting a problem with the turbo itself.
Will do some dismantling when I get time and try the Mister Muscle trick in the exhaust side.
If that doesnt work then tis time to decide whther to put another turbo on or cut my losses and scrap it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 December 2021, 13:23:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2021, 11:59:47
I think that may be taking it a bit far.  ::) ;D
Ive found a small crack in the plastic rocker cover, above where the PCV part is. Im wondering if lack of pressure in the PCV could be related to lack of turbo boost pressure ?
I have my doubts, but then I dont know a lot about such things.  :-\


Give it a squirt of brake cleaner and seal it with epoxy.


If that helps, get another cover.
If it doesn't, don't :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2021, 14:14:15
Quote from: Nick W on 14 December 2021, 13:23:11
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2021, 11:59:47
I think that may be taking it a bit far.  ::) ;D
Ive found a small crack in the plastic rocker cover, above where the PCV part is. Im wondering if lack of pressure in the PCV could be related to lack of turbo boost pressure ?
I have my doubts, but then I dont know a lot about such things.  :-\


Give it a squirt of brake cleaner and seal it with epoxy.


If that helps, get another cover.
If it doesn't, don't :y

Did exactly that this morning.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2021, 14:20:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2021, 11:24:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 December 2021, 17:48:32
Highlighted two issues... The front pads aren't happy and the gearbox needs about a litre of fluid to smooth the shifts out. Job for tomorrow* ::)

The cheapest R Class in the country is starting to look like a good idea :-X
Albs wants shot of his beloved Pierre.  That has got to be a better bet than anything Mercedes Benz have come up with in the last 30 years?
He could always buy a new A150cdi.

That would tick both boxes :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2021, 14:26:11
Serviced it.

Well, OK oil and filter, lubricated the latches and topped up the screen wash.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 December 2021, 15:17:59
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 December 2021, 12:35:45
Had a quick check of intake, vacuum etc. and all looks ok. Im suspecting a problem with the turbo itself.
Will do some dismantling when I get time and try the Mister Muscle trick in the exhaust side.
If that doesnt work then tis time to decide whther to put another turbo on or cut my losses and scrap it.
                Not worth doing that unless it’s a vnt turbo which it seems like it isn’t. Make sure that pressure control valve is working properly as if it’s not it can cause excessive crankcase pressure which will play hell with everything.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 15 December 2021, 11:34:35
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkQr3T9J/Bilstein-police-spec-2.jpg)
Fitted these "upside down" Northern Ireland police spec Bilstein B8s on the ex-GMP MV6, and rears to match too.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zRJDHwt/20211215-103507.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 December 2021, 12:31:30
Got it very dirty driving over the farm to walk the dogs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2021, 13:23:13
Quote from: 456lbft on 15 December 2021, 11:34:35
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkQr3T9J/Bilstein-police-spec-2.jpg)
Fitted these "upside down" Northern Ireland police spec Bilstein B8s on the ex-GMP MV6, and rears to match too.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zRJDHwt/20211215-103507.jpg)
What makes them 'upside-down'  ???

And did you refit the cup washer below the top mount (cup face down - opposite to the top one)? Not doing so will blow the top mount in pretty short order.

Also have Bilstein improved the rear fitting kits? Always found them underwhelming compared to the Sachs/OE fittings :-\ Rear shock upper threads were nearly an inch shorter than the Sachs/Factory ones.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: speedy_ns on 15 December 2021, 16:04:51
I changed glow plugs on my 2.5DTI, and it wasn't easy, took me 3 hours. Poor car was starting on one glow plug working correctly. One was separated in two pieces, fortunately above screwing point.
Now parking sensors decided to die for some reason   :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 15 December 2021, 17:36:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2021, 13:23:13
Quote from: 456lbft on 15 December 2021, 11:34:35
What makes them 'upside-down'  ???

And did you refit the cup washer below the top mount (cup face down - opposite to the top one)? Not doing so will blow the top mount in pretty short order.

Also have Bilstein improved the rear fitting kits? Always found them underwhelming compared to the Sachs/OE fittings :-\ Rear shock upper threads were nearly an inch shorter than the Sachs/Factory ones.
So called "upside-down" Bilstein front dampers have the body containing the oil in a large diameter chamber that looks like a massive piston rod at the top of the shock, and the rod then is screwed to the bottom of the strut. There are benefits in unsprung mass (marginal) and rigidity (mainly) when used in a McPherson strut where bending loads are applied to the assembly.  They were popular for use in rally applications for this reason. 
The struts I acquired were new old stock, and the rears were the last ones in the country. You are right there wasn't much in the way of a fitting kit, but fortunately all the Lotus Carlton stuff we have in stock is compatible, so we fitted new Peddars uprated top mounts and our S514 Lotus spec cup washers to the top, and had some new bottom bolts and GSi top mounts for the rear.
Car is noticeably firmer now (only just on the acceptable side of uncomfortable), which is compounded by a switch to 17" Alloys with Nangkang cup tyres all around that replaced the 15" ancient Goodyears that it came on.  On a previous car I did a back to back and the Nankangs were firmer than Uniroyals, so I left the Uniroyals on the comfort barge that I have now sold.
Plan is to fit the LSD next, and better front brakes before converting to manual box and lighter flywheel next year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2021, 17:44:29
Fair enough, B6s were a waste on the Omega, so B8s are an extravagance, but not my car, so if it works for you... :y

Did you remember the cup washer below the top mount?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: omegod on 15 December 2021, 20:16:36
Sold it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 December 2021, 20:37:08
Quote from: omegod on 15 December 2021, 20:16:36
Sold it
And what are you going to do with the £17.50?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 16 December 2021, 08:51:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 December 2021, 17:44:29
Fair enough, B6s were a waste on the Omega, so B8s are an extravagance, but not my car, so if it works for you... :y

Did you remember the cup washer below the top mount?
Yes , as mentioned we fitted the bigger Lotus spec cup washers that we make from S514 which makes them last longer.
B8s are fine as the car is destined for a bit of track work...once the brakes are up to scratch!!
if it was just for the road I may revert to some adjustable Konis which can be backed right off for comfort and control.
It's all an extravagance, if I was sensible I'd be renting an econobox on PCP :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 December 2021, 14:11:48
That's an interesting definition of sensible  ;D

Re the cup washers, just double checking, as they're easily overlooked because you can't see them... That's to say the top one under the nut is obvious but the lower one can rust  to the shock rod and get left behind, especially if you're reusing the old hardware  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2021, 11:03:35
Got it very dirty in a muddy field.

I knew when I parked it, it was going to be "interesting" to move it later, which was compounded by white van man parking rizzla distance next to me whilst I was away, limiting options, and essentially having to have it on full lock, reverse, uphill.

It came out fairly easily, probably only half a dozen rocks forward and backwards, but NSF did break traction a few times, flinging mud all over it, and more importantly, all over white van ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 11:10:48
That's about the only way you'll get the Battlebus to break traction ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2021, 12:30:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 11:10:48
That's about the only way you'll get the Battlebus to break traction ;D
Oh I don't know. In a fit of anger several weeks ago, I managed to wheelspin the length of the top high street.  I was that surprised, I just kept my foot buried, laughing like an impetulant youth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 December 2021, 12:37:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 11:10:48
That's about the only way you'll get the Battlebus to break traction ;D

Don't know, the 2.2DTi Omega I had could easily spin it's wheels, I'm guessing the bus is the 2.0DTi and obviously the engine weight is over the driven wheels so probably not as easy.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2021, 12:45:56
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 December 2021, 12:37:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 11:10:48
That's about the only way you'll get the Battlebus to break traction ;D

Don't know, the 2.2DTi Omega I had could easily spin it's wheels, I'm guessing the bus is the 2.0DTi and obviously the engine weight is over the driven wheels so probably not as easy.  ;D
Shite tyres* is the key ;D


*Goodyear EfficientGrip IIRC.  A very predictable tyre, just not that performant.  Great fun mind :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 15:00:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 December 2021, 12:37:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 11:10:48
That's about the only way you'll get the Battlebus to break traction ;D

Don't know, the 2.2DTi Omega I had could easily spin it's wheels, I'm guessing the bus is the 2.0DTi and obviously the engine weight is over the driven wheels so probably not as easy.  ;D
About 47 horsepowers and torques  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2021, 14:20:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 15:00:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 17 December 2021, 12:37:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2021, 11:10:48
That's about the only way you'll get the Battlebus to break traction ;D

Don't know, the 2.2DTi Omega I had could easily spin it's wheels, I'm guessing the bus is the 2.0DTi and obviously the engine weight is over the driven wheels so probably not as easy.  ;D
About 47 horsepowers and torques  :D
I think the Battlebus left the factory with (an optimistic) 100 gee-gees.

After 20 years, most of them have died.  I reckon my old 1.2L Nova was quicker (though significantly lighter). I bet DTM knows off the top of his head how many neddies that had from the factory.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 December 2021, 16:01:22
Oddly I actually miss the old 2.2DTi Elite Saloon I had, I think it was because it had such a narrow 'on the turbo' power band that you just thrashed it everywhere  :-X I can't say the same for Mrs VXL's old 2.2DTi Estate, it just felt lethargic in comparison.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2021, 16:53:15
Discovered the battlebus's driver seat has a broken backrest.

Which leaves a dilemma, its due an MOT in about 3 weeks.  Find a replacement seat or a replacement car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 December 2021, 17:05:43
The Mondeo was looking a bit sorry for itself, so it's Christmas present was the £8.49 Platinum programme at the local car wash!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 December 2021, 17:10:00
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 December 2021, 17:05:43
The Mondeo was looking a bit sorry for itself, so it's Christmas present was the £8.49 Platinum programme at the local car wash!  :)
I had to put mine through the up and over this aft, couldn't see the rear plate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 December 2021, 17:11:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2021, 16:53:15
Discovered the battlebus's driver seat has a broken backrest.

Which leaves a dilemma, its due an MOT in about 3 weeks.  Find a replacement seat or a replacement car.


I'd suggest welding it, but you'd probably manage to set my Morris project alight in the process ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2021, 17:27:52
Would an Omega seat bolt in?

Or worst case swap it for the passenger seat and get an advisory for seat not fitted :-\

Failing that, I know someone about to be selling a W220...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 December 2021, 18:05:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2021, 17:27:52
Would an Omega seat bolt in?

Or worst case swap it for the passenger seat and get an advisory for seat not fitted :-\

Failing that, I know someone about to be selling a W220...
Form an orderly queue please  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2021, 18:37:10
Quote from: STEMO on 20 December 2021, 18:05:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2021, 17:27:52
Would an Omega seat bolt in?

Or worst case swap it for the passenger seat and get an advisory for seat not fitted :-\

Failing that, I know someone about to be selling a W220...
Form an orderly queue please  ;D
Sold ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 December 2021, 19:37:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 December 2021, 17:05:43
The Mondeo was looking a bit sorry for itself, so it's Christmas present was the £8.49 Platinum programme at the local car wash!  :)
Did you round it up to £8.50 to include the tip? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 December 2021, 19:52:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 20 December 2021, 19:37:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 20 December 2021, 17:05:43
The Mondeo was looking a bit sorry for itself, so it's Christmas present was the £8.49 Platinum programme at the local car wash!  :)
Did you round it up to £8.50 to include the tip? ;D

Nope, didn't know you can tip an automatic 'up and over' car wash?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 December 2021, 20:32:00
 Steve…..You’re rich👀 I get the local Romanians to do it for a fiver, I can stay in the car too👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2021, 09:37:38
Quote from: Nick W on 20 December 2021, 17:11:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2021, 16:53:15
Discovered the battlebus's driver seat has a broken backrest.

Which leaves a dilemma, its due an MOT in about 3 weeks.  Find a replacement seat or a replacement car.


I'd suggest welding it, but you'd probably manage to set my Morris project alight in the process ;D
Until (IF!) I strip in, not sure whats broken.  Never stripped a Zafira one, but imagine similar to most others.  I don't think its the main frame, probably one of the "springs" that go across the back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2021, 09:38:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2021, 17:27:52
Would an Omega seat bolt in?

Or worst case swap it for the passenger seat and get an advisory for seat not fitted :-\

Failing that, I know someone about to be selling a W220...
No, pretty certain no, and absolutely not.  In that order.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 December 2021, 10:26:50
Hosed the mud off the RRS after yesterday's jaunt over the farm to walk the dogs, too chilly to wash it properly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2021, 11:53:47
Quote from: Rangie on 21 December 2021, 10:26:50
too chilly to wash it properly.
Thats why the dear lord invented car washes, or hand wash places.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 December 2021, 12:18:20
Only one person washes my vehicles & that's me now, used to have a great valet guy just round the corner from me but he's now moved to the Lake District damn shame his OCD was worse than mine when it came to cleaning cars..😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2021, 13:52:56
Quote from: Rangie on 21 December 2021, 12:18:20
Only one person washes my vehicles & that's me now, used to have a great valet guy just round the corner from me but he's now moved to the Lake District damn shame his OCD was worse than mine when it came to cleaning cars..😂
Only 1 person washes the Zafira as well. Me.  Because I refuse to pay to get it cleaned.  Most time its cleaned by one of those big machines with big whirly brushes.

Nobody washes the Big Black Pussy. Including me.  The rain washes it off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 December 2021, 18:31:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2021, 13:52:56
Quote from: Rangie on 21 December 2021, 12:18:20
Only one person washes my vehicles & that's me now, used to have a great valet guy just round the corner from me but he's now moved to the Lake District damn shame his OCD was worse than mine when it came to cleaning cars..😂
Only 1 person washes the Zafira as well. Me.  Because I refuse to pay to get it cleaned.  Most time its cleaned by one of those big machines with big whirly brushes.

Nobody washes the Big Black Pussy. Including me.  The rain washes it off.

I miss my big black pussy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 December 2021, 20:48:12
In the immortal words of Gavin.... Watched a windscreen chip turn into a crack. Hit by a stone on the way to work, by the time I got home again its cracked all the way along. Poppycock.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 December 2021, 21:00:19
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 December 2021, 20:48:12
In the immortal words of Gavin.... Watched a windscreen chip turn into a crack. Hit by a stone on the way to work, by the time I got home again its cracked all the way along. Poppycock.
.

What a PITA hope you get a good fitter when it's replaced, I had one go in a Mazda once autoglass made a complete balls up with it ,after complaints I had it replaced properly + a £50 sweetener.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 December 2021, 10:00:37
Watched some bloke unload it off a delivery truck...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 22 December 2021, 14:59:09
Quote from: Rangie on 21 December 2021, 21:00:19
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 December 2021, 20:48:12
In the immortal words of Gavin.... Watched a windscreen chip turn into a crack. Hit by a stone on the way to work, by the time I got home again its cracked all the way along. Poppycock.
.

What a PITA hope you get a good fitter when it's replaced, I had one go in a Mazda once autoglass made a complete balls up with it ,after complaints I had it replaced properly + a £50 sweetener.

I'm hoping its the same chap who did one of the Lupis last year - top bloke and did it perfectly...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 December 2021, 15:35:58
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 22 December 2021, 10:00:37
Watched some bloke unload it off a delivery truck...  :y
Did it require charging first?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 December 2021, 18:48:21
Very funny  ;D

It came with 3/4 of a 'tank', good for maybe 145 miles of (my) normal driving with heated seats, steering wheel and blower on. :y

More than enough for the job it's to do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 December 2021, 20:29:22
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 22 December 2021, 18:48:21
Very funny  ;D

It came with 3/4 of a 'tank', good for maybe 145 miles of (my) normal driving with heated seats, steering wheel and blower on. :y

More than enough for the job it's to do.
The Barge replacement is being delivered tomorrow. We shall see how much fuel that has in it... :-X

Although 3/4 of a tank should see get nearer 400 miles... 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 December 2021, 16:06:26
Well, to answer that question, it arrived with a quarter tank...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 December 2021, 16:26:33
Most cars i;ve test driven from a dealer never seem to have more than  a couple of cups of juice in them. >:( The Vectra was a nice exception, over half full. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 December 2021, 16:30:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 December 2021, 16:06:26
Well, to answer that question, it arrived with a quarter tank...  ;D
gun turret from a panzer ?
chieftain tracks ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 December 2021, 17:10:16
Moved them both out of the garage & put some motoring memorabilia on the walls of my garage ( mancave) looking quite spectacular now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 December 2021, 17:34:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 December 2021, 16:06:26
Well, to answer that question, it arrived with a quarter tank...  ;D

More than most used cars come with  ;D

What did you have in the end - R-class?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 December 2021, 20:48:52
A '10 R350L. A couple of minor wear and tear niggles to investigate / address front discs/pads from the feel, but happy with it.

No dpf  8), but most of the mod cons so a good balance between older and newer, and notably less thirsty than the Barge, even if it is the size of a small village  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 19:27:45
Fitted front discs and pads to the Alabama Mumsybus.

No wonder it's so heavy, the front discs are 13 kilos each :o

Next stop will be an oil and filter change and drain/refill both diffs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 December 2021, 19:53:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 19:27:45
Fitted front discs and pads to the Alabama Mumsybus.

No wonder it's so heavy, the front discs are 13 kilos each :o

Next stop will be an oil and filter change and drain/refill both diffs.
Pics of the beast would be nice  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 20:11:35
Quote from: STEMO on 26 December 2021, 19:53:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 19:27:45
Fitted front discs and pads to the Alabama Mumsybus.

No wonder it's so heavy, the front discs are 13 kilos each :o

Next stop will be an oil and filter change and drain/refill both diffs.
Pics of the beast would be nice  :)
Alabama Mumsybus  (https://www.carsmartautos.co.uk/1306/mercedes-benz-r-class/)

Thar do  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 December 2021, 20:56:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 20:11:35
Quote from: STEMO on 26 December 2021, 19:53:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 19:27:45
Fitted front discs and pads to the Alabama Mumsybus.

No wonder it's so heavy, the front discs are 13 kilos each :o

Next stop will be an oil and filter change and drain/refill both diffs.
Pics of the beast would be nice  :)
Alabama Mumsybus  (https://www.carsmartautos.co.uk/1306/mercedes-benz-r-class/)

Thar do  ;)
That's a lot of car  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 December 2021, 17:11:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 20:11:35
Quote from: STEMO on 26 December 2021, 19:53:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 19:27:45
Fitted front discs and pads to the Alabama Mumsybus.

No wonder it's so heavy, the front discs are 13 kilos each :o

Next stop will be an oil and filter change and drain/refill both diffs.
Pics of the beast would be nice  :)
Alabama Mumsybus  (https://www.carsmartautos.co.uk/1306/mercedes-benz-r-class/)

Thar do  ;)

Looks nice Al!  :y

Have you checked that the spare wheel unfolds OK?  :-\

I'd imagine they could get hard and lose their fexibility, leaving you in the shit on a cold wet winters night just when you need it to work!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 17:46:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 December 2021, 17:11:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 20:11:35
Quote from: STEMO on 26 December 2021, 19:53:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 19:27:45
Fitted front discs and pads to the Alabama Mumsybus.

No wonder it's so heavy, the front discs are 13 kilos each :o

Next stop will be an oil and filter change and drain/refill both diffs.
Pics of the beast would be nice  :)
Alabama Mumsybus  (https://www.carsmartautos.co.uk/1306/mercedes-benz-r-class/)

Thar do  ;)

Looks nice Al!  :y

Have you checked that the spare wheel unfolds OK?  :-\

I'd imagine they could get hard and lose their fexibility, leaving you in the shit on a cold wet winters night just when you need it to work!  ::)
It’s a moot point... Both the air compressor and wheel brace are somewhat missing.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 December 2021, 18:12:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 17:46:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 December 2021, 17:11:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 20:11:35
Quote from: STEMO on 26 December 2021, 19:53:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 December 2021, 19:27:45
Fitted front discs and pads to the Alabama Mumsybus.

No wonder it's so heavy, the front discs are 13 kilos each :o

Next stop will be an oil and filter change and drain/refill both diffs.
Pics of the beast would be nice  :)
Alabama Mumsybus  (https://www.carsmartautos.co.uk/1306/mercedes-benz-r-class/)

Thar do  ;)

Looks nice Al!  :y

Have you checked that the spare wheel unfolds OK?  :-\

I'd imagine they could get hard and lose their fexibility, leaving you in the shit on a cold wet winters night just when you need it to work!  ::)
It’s a moot point... Both the air compressor and wheel brace are somewhat missing.  ::)

Ah well.... a can of goo will have to do for the time being then.  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 19:10:54
I have breakdown cover  ;D

All the bits and bobs are readily available, so just need to get organised once we're past the 19 bank holidays ::)

It has a selection of tyres fitted currently, so might invest in a set of run flats just as insurance.  :-\

Only real gripe thus far is that the windows are one shot to open but you have to hold the button to get them closed... Presumably an American thing ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 December 2021, 19:19:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 19:10:54
I have breakdown cover  ;D

All the bits and bobs are readily available, so just need to get organised once we're past the 19 bank holidays ::)

It has a selection of tyres fitted currently, so might invest in a set of run flats just as insurance.  :-\

Only real gripe thus far is that the windows are one shot to open but you have to hold the button to get them closed... Presumably an American thing ::) ;D

At risk of teaching Granny to suck eggs.... Have you tried holding the switch for a while after the window has closed?  ???

Maybe the battery has been disconnected recently and the windows need resetting a-la Omega windows?  :-\  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 December 2021, 19:21:19
Had a drive over to Burghley House in the RRS , lovely drive roads virtually empty so able to open it up a bit after days of no use, love the V8 soundtrack, even better now with the stainless system & quad exit pipes..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 19:31:02
I was playing the same V8 song in the Jag, we popped down to Porthcawl to stretch our legs👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 December 2021, 19:33:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 19:31:02
I was playing the same V8 song in the Jag, we popped down to Porthcawl to stretch our legs👍
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You just can't beat that sound.👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 December 2021, 19:36:41
Tue. although a flat 6 at full chat is pretty spine tingling.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 December 2021, 19:57:43
Quote from: Rangie on 27 December 2021, 19:33:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 19:31:02
I was playing the same V8 song in the Jag, we popped down to Porthcawl to stretch our legs👍
.


You just can't beat that sound.👍


Any straight six will do it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 December 2021, 19:58:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 December 2021, 19:36:41
Tue. although a flat 6 at full chat is pretty spine tingling.  ;)


Flat engines sound like proper ones with the plug leads connected wrong.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 December 2021, 20:08:20
Quote from: Nick W on 27 December 2021, 19:57:43
Quote from: Rangie on 27 December 2021, 19:33:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 19:31:02
I was playing the same V8 song in the Jag, we popped down to Porthcawl to stretch our legs👍
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You just can't beat that sound.👍


Any straight six will do it.

I have a straight five that doesn't sound bad.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 December 2021, 20:49:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 December 2021, 20:08:20
Quote from: Nick W on 27 December 2021, 19:57:43
Quote from: Rangie on 27 December 2021, 19:33:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 19:31:02
I was playing the same V8 song in the Jag, we popped down to Porthcawl to stretch our legs👍
.


You just can't beat that sound.👍


Any straight six will do it.

I have a straight five that doesn't sound bad.  :y
I have a straight four that sounds like a bread van  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 22:20:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 December 2021, 20:08:20
Quote from: Nick W on 27 December 2021, 19:57:43
Quote from: Rangie on 27 December 2021, 19:33:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 19:31:02
I was playing the same V8 song in the Jag, we popped down to Porthcawl to stretch our legs👍
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You just can't beat that sound.👍
   


Any straight six will do it.

I have a straight five that doesn't sound bad.  :y
               
                    Straight five Oldschool Audi S1 Rally car probably the best sound humans have ever created!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 December 2021, 22:21:00
Quote from: STEMO on 27 December 2021, 20:49:50
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 December 2021, 20:08:20
Quote from: Nick W on 27 December 2021, 19:57:43
Quote from: Rangie on 27 December 2021, 19:33:17
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 19:31:02
I was playing the same V8 song in the Jag, we popped down to Porthcawl to stretch our legs👍
.


You just can't beat that sound.👍


Any straight six will do it.

I have a straight five that doesn't sound bad.  :y
I have a straight four that sounds like a bread van  ;D

Probably goes like one as well!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 December 2021, 22:23:13
Half a loaf is better than none ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 22:34:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 December 2021, 19:19:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 19:10:54
I have breakdown cover  ;D

All the bits and bobs are readily available, so just need to get organised once we're past the 19 bank holidays ::)

It has a selection of tyres fitted currently, so might invest in a set of run flats just as insurance.  :-\

Only real gripe thus far is that the windows are one shot to open but you have to hold the button to get them closed... Presumably an American thing ::) ;D

At risk of teaching Granny to suck eggs.... Have you tried holding the switch for a while after the window has closed?  ???

Maybe the battery has been disconnected recently and the windows need resetting a-la Omega windows?  :-\  :)
I should probably read the manual, but yes ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 27 December 2021, 23:51:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 19:10:54
.....
Only real gripe thus far is that the windows are one shot to open but you have to hold the button to get them closed... Presumably an American thing ::) ;D

Mine all go down & up as a 'one shot' ..... just like an Omega & Senator did  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 23:52:52
Quote from: Andy B on 27 December 2021, 23:51:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 19:10:54
.....
Only real gripe thus far is that the windows are one shot to open but you have to hold the button to get them closed... Presumably an American thing ::) ;D

Mine all go down & up as a 'one shot' ..... just like an Omega & Senator did  ;)
Please read the manual it is then ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 28 December 2021, 00:05:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 23:52:52
....
Please read the manual it is then ;D

 :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 December 2021, 12:08:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 23:52:52
Quote from: Andy B on 27 December 2021, 23:51:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 19:10:54
.....
Only real gripe thus far is that the windows are one shot to open but you have to hold the button to get them closed... Presumably an American thing ::) ;D

Mine all go down & up as a 'one shot' ..... just like an Omega & Senator did  ;)
Please read the manual it is then ;D

LATFM!!

 ;D ;D ;D

Had to replace R for Read with LA for Look At to get round Ze Cenzor!  :o  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 December 2021, 12:21:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 December 2021, 12:08:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 23:52:52
Quote from: Andy B on 27 December 2021, 23:51:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2021, 19:10:54
.....
Only real gripe thus far is that the windows are one shot to open but you have to hold the button to get them closed... Presumably an American thing ::) ;D

Mine all go down & up as a 'one shot' ..... just like an Omega & Senator did  ;)
Please read the manual it is then ;D

LATFM!!

 ;D ;D ;D

Had to replace R for Read with LA for Look At to get round Ze Cenzor!  :o  ::)  ;D
;D
Think I have got it sorted ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 December 2021, 16:34:21
Well, knock me down with a feather. Autoglass man turned up, looked, said "they haven't given me side trims"... And rebooked for another two weeks time. Who'd ever think it would go right frist time?!

Strongly worded email going in tonight...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 December 2021, 18:50:02
Half doughnut in McDonalds carpark. Not the edible type.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2021, 18:51:56
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 December 2021, 16:34:21
Well, knock me down with a feather. Autoglass man turned up, looked, said "they haven't given me side trims"... And rebooked for another two weeks time. Who'd ever think it would go right frist time?!

Strongly worded email going in tonight...
He is aware that the side trims form part of the upper trim... Aka goal post trim ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 December 2021, 19:33:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2021, 18:51:56
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 December 2021, 16:34:21
Well, knock me down with a feather. Autoglass man turned up, looked, said "they haven't given me side trims"... And rebooked for another two weeks time. Who'd ever think it would go right frist time?!

Strongly worded email going in tonight...
He is aware that the side trims form part of the upper trim... Aka goal post trim ???

Sorry... Civic, not Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2021, 21:33:16
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 December 2021, 19:33:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2021, 18:51:56
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 December 2021, 16:34:21
Well, knock me down with a feather. Autoglass man turned up, looked, said "they haven't given me side trims"... And rebooked for another two weeks time. Who'd ever think it would go right frist time?!

Strongly worded email going in tonight...
He is aware that the side trims form part of the upper trim... Aka goal post trim ???

Sorry... Civic, not Omega.
I will let him off then :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 December 2021, 13:26:09
Washed both of them & put them away in the garage, start the New year with nice clean motors.
Happy New year everyone.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2021, 15:20:57
Washed the Big Black Pussy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 December 2021, 16:00:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 December 2021, 15:20:57
Washed the Big Black Pussy.
You just couldn't hang out till 2022 could you?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 January 2022, 11:46:16
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2021, 16:00:48
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 December 2021, 15:20:57
Washed the Big Black Pussy.
You just couldn't hang out till 2022 could you?
Thought it'd sound good if I could claim it had been washed in 2021....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 January 2022, 16:15:22
Ad Pierre has decided that almost a fortnight of reliable running was spoiling me, I am once again using the Omega for commuting.
It really is a fantastic old thing to drive. I never tire of it.
My bank balance will tire of the petrol bill though.Im driving sensibly at getting 26mpg, which is pretty decent fpr a 3.2 auto I think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 16:35:24
I can only dream of that mpg on petrol☹️ Good job I’ve got lpg
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 January 2022, 16:59:31
My previous Omega was LPG, but its unobtainable around here now. Dont know anywhere in a 10 mile radius where I could get it.
Five or so years ago I had a choice of at least half a dozen places. Sign of the times sadly.
Despite the facts, its considered an evil poisonous fossil fuel and is to be eradicated asap.
Since buying the petrol 3.2, the idea has been to have a cheap to run commute car, but that plan is going awry.
The 190d chip shop car was great until I got complacent and tipped some oil in the tank which had water in it, which knackered the pump.
It should have been worth fixing, but cosmetically it was atrocious, and I was getting bored of driving all over the place to collect the chip oil.
So then came Pierre. Great little thing for a year, and then developed a strong tendency to end its own life.
I suspect it will happen this year. It probably needs another turbo and I soon need to decide whether or not to bother.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 17:14:39
Matches for the frog I said it from day1🔥🔥  It’s such a pity you can’t get lpg the Omega is such a good all round car, the governments obsession with EV is pathetic and trying to do it all in such quick time is surely a recipe for disaster.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 17:17:36
Although…
                   https://apple.news/ATcY3KCJ1T4WdZ-UFNzRjzA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 January 2022, 17:25:13
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 17:17:36
Although…
                   https://apple.news/ATcY3KCJ1T4WdZ-UFNzRjzA
Doubt they'll move to include diesel and petrol  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 January 2022, 17:47:32
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 17:17:36
Although…
                   https://apple.news/ATcY3KCJ1T4WdZ-UFNzRjzA

Nuclear powered cars sound great!  :y

What could possibly go wrong?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 January 2022, 17:51:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 January 2022, 17:47:32
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 17:17:36
Although…
                   https://apple.news/ATcY3KCJ1T4WdZ-UFNzRjzA

Nuclear powered cars sound great!  :y

What could possibly go wrong?  ;D
Can't see any negatives from a motorway pile up consisting of hydrogen, lithium and nuclear powered vehicles.

And before you say that self driving cars won't crash, radars and cameras don't work for toffee in fog or heavy precipitation.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 19:33:37
It will certainly be a cold day in hell before I let any AI drive me around without my input🌪🌪
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 January 2022, 19:40:43
Al is quite a good driver, he used to have his own taxi.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 January 2022, 19:44:23
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 19:33:37
It will certainly be a cold day in hell before I let any AI drive me around without my input🌪🌪
I quite often let Mrs Builder drive me
In HER car obviously ,NOT the Omega  :o she doesn't have entitlement to drive slushbox  :-X   :-X  shhhhh  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2022, 20:01:35
😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2022, 16:03:46
Vacuumed it.  And chucked 2 of the mats in the washing machine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 January 2022, 16:31:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2022, 16:03:46
Vacuumed it.  And chucked 2 of the mats in the washing machine.
Hmmm.....you washed it earlier in the week. I think it's time you were back at work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 02 January 2022, 17:15:52
Washed it, then the heavens opened.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2022, 18:32:41
Quote from: STEMO on 02 January 2022, 16:31:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2022, 16:03:46
Vacuumed it.  And chucked 2 of the mats in the washing machine.
Hmmm.....you washed it earlier in the week. I think it's time you were back at work.
I know, the poor car must think its Christmas or something....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 January 2022, 19:10:30
Quote from: STEMO on 01 January 2022, 19:40:43
Al is quite a good driver, he used to have his own taxi.
Er, thanks... I think ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 03 January 2022, 09:41:28
Made it to my unit yesterday after 2 months lay off , cleaned and painted the Omega front hubs for the Austin but the screws for back plate wont come out so just slapped some Smootharite on . Painted the Metro heater  plastic panel in Plasticote so its now black to match the rest of the Omega plastic bits . Will see if I can stick the control marking labels back on next and bolt it in place.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2022, 11:31:09
Looked at it out of the window to see that it's still there. Would have gone out of the front door, but apparently that's frowned upon when you're waiting for the next bus/succumbing from TCV.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 January 2022, 13:55:08
10 mill bolt came loose on the Jags gear selector cable it was showing reverse when the stick was at Park. Had to get a screwdriver  in it to get out of park (which it wasn’t in🤣) then Jack the car up and put a new bolt in while I had someone sit in the car with their foot on the brake as of course it happened on a hill :o apparently it happens frequently on these. Next time it’s up on the ramp I will be refitting them with locktite on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 January 2022, 17:58:36
Removed the turbo from Pierre. Its fooked.  ::)
Not sure why there was oil all over the engine bay though. Not sure where its leaked out from.  :-\
I replaced the cam seal about  year ago. Hope it isnt that again as I dont really want to do the job twice.
Especially at this time of year.
Need to try and find out before spending out on a remanufactured turbo though. Dont want to waste any more money on the little contraption than I already have.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2022, 18:59:09
The Mondeo decided to hold a spontaneous tyre deflation event this evening in Tesco car park in the pissing rain!  >:(

So more of a case of So what has your car done to you today?   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Drewomega on 10 January 2022, 19:44:38
The old girl went for an MOT today and it looks like the news is not good.  :( Garage rung me late this afternoon and tin worm has taken over! I have not been to see the rot yet but have been seriously thinking about what to do about it!  I was going to sell/get rid of this year, but medical issues caught up with me late last year. I need a car to go to Raigmore hospital Inverness on a regular basis. The quandry is, do I get some welding done and keep her going? I am of an age that driving will get more difficult but need the old grl. I cannot be arsed looking for another car at this stage in my life. I do know a welder that does that sort of thing, so I might go down that road first to see what he says. What do you fellow OOF'ers think?  :-\ :-\ 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 January 2022, 19:49:14
Quote from: Drewomega on 10 January 2022, 19:44:38
The old girl went for an MOT today and it looks like the news is not good.  :( Garage rung me late this afternoon and tin worm has taken over! I have not been to see the rot yet but have been seriously thinking about what to do about it!  I was going to sell/get rid of this year, but medical issues caught up with me late last year. I need a car to go to Raigmore hospital Inverness on a regular basis. The quandry is, do I get some welding done and keep her going? I am of an age that driving will get more difficult but need the old grl. I cannot be arsed looking for another car at this stage in my life. I do know a welder that does that sort of thing, so I might go down that road first to see what he says. What do you fellow OOF'ers think?  :-\ :-\
. 


If I were you I'd get the work done better the devil you know, obviously cost has to be considered but the car does seem valuable to you at present.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 January 2022, 19:52:36
Quote from: Drewomega on 10 January 2022, 19:44:38
The old girl went for an MOT today and it looks like the news is not good.  :( Garage rung me late this afternoon and tin worm has taken over! I have not been to see the rot yet but have been seriously thinking about what to do about it!  I was going to sell/get rid of this year, but medical issues caught up with me late last year. I need a car to go to Raigmore hospital Inverness on a regular basis. The quandry is, do I get some welding done and keep her going? I am of an age that driving will get more difficult but need the old grl. I cannot be arsed looking for another car at this stage in my life. I do know a welder that does that sort of thing, so I might go down that road first to see what he says. What do you fellow OOF'ers think?  :-\ :-\
What I think, Drew, is that the omega should be way down your list of priorities. If you need a reliable, comfortable car that you can trust to get you back and forth to hospital, and you can afford such a car, you should be buying it. Your health is far more important than any car.
I was looking the other day and the Skoda superb struck me as a real alternative to the omega. Big, comfortable and certainly more up to date.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 January 2022, 20:43:01
Or a Barge... With a long MoT...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 January 2022, 20:51:39
Quote from: STEMO on 10 January 2022, 19:52:36
What I think, Drew, is that the omega should be way down your list of priorities. If you need a reliable, comfortable car that you can trust to get you back and forth to hospital, and you can afford such a car, you should be buying it. Your health is far more important than any car.
I was looking the other day and the Skoda superb struck me as a real alternative to the omega. Big, comfortable and certainly more up to date.

I have to agree with the Scouser on this one, new(ish), comfortable, reliable, with a warranty is where it's at given what else you have going on in your life ATM.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 January 2022, 21:00:23
Quote from: Drewomega on 10 January 2022, 19:44:38
The old girl went for an MOT today and it looks like the news is not good.  :( Garage rung me late this afternoon and tin worm has taken over! I have not been to see the rot yet but have been seriously thinking about what to do about it!  I was going to sell/get rid of this year, but medical issues caught up with me late last year. I need a car to go to Raigmore hospital Inverness on a regular basis. The quandry is, do I get some welding done and keep her going? I am of an age that driving will get more difficult but need the old grl. I cannot be arsed looking for another car at this stage in my life. I do know a welder that does that sort of thing, so I might go down that road first to see what he says. What do you fellow OOF'ers think?  :-\ :-\
You may as well ask for a price for the welding
if the Omega is otherwise Ok ,not needing much doing then £300 or so for welding gives you another year or 2 in a car you are comfortable with is money well spent .  :)
even new cars (if you can find one ) can have problems
and "public transport" has it's problems too  :-X

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 January 2022, 21:20:40
If you feel safe and confident driving your Omega and you like it,  get it fixed. You can’t put a price on happiness👍👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2022, 09:22:57
I have yet to find a car as comfortable as the Omega, though we are all different, and I think most people here know I have 2 separate back injuries, so have some unique requirements.

I have no idea how old your are, but guessing from your post that you aint a spring chicken, so confidence can become an issue with changing cars - I did worry that my mum, when she got rid of a beemer she had had for over 20 years, and replaced with a small shitbox, if the tiniest car park knock would shatter her confidence.  Fortunately not the case, as the day she picked up her brand new car, she managed to mow down her gate with it, then in a separate incident a day or 2 later, broke her wrist.  Fortunately, neither dented her confidence to drive, which she needs to where she lives.


The flip side is, once you start chasing the rot, it can become a annual, expensive event.


So, probably need to see how bad it is, and how much its going to cost, and have an honest reflection on how long you need a car for.  2nd hand car prices are high currently, but may be cheaper option in the long run if you think you will be driving for many, many more years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 January 2022, 19:34:56
Booked Swmbos Subaru in for new timing belt etc, last done 5 years ago so due soon, asked if she wanted to upgrade to something newer but quite happy with the Scooby at present.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Drewomega on 14 January 2022, 20:38:30
Hiya!

Update on welding saga!

TB, I am the wrong side of 74 this year ffs!
Can I just say to you that this forum has some very informative members including yourself and I really do appreciate it as it has helped me over the years. I am sure that most members on here would agree. Well done sir!!

Thanks to all members inputs to my problem and hopefully I will find out on Monday as the the magic electricery man with a sparky lance is having a look! I can weld but the arthritis has taken over I am afraid.

Will update next week.

Cheers!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 14 January 2022, 22:02:39
Another day being amazed by the welding artistry of Addy (also of this parish). He's slowly working his way round the Golf making it significantly less holey. I can't take any credit, all I do is hold things and pass things, and make the brews. I am aware of my limited skills...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 15 January 2022, 09:34:02
Making  endless brews is skill , pass me a cuppa
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2022, 15:21:34
Quote from: Drewomega on 14 January 2022, 20:38:30
TB, I am the wrong side of 74 this year ffs!
Thats still about 150yrs younger than Auto Addict.  Everything is relative, LOL


Fingers crossed for next week :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2022, 15:22:51
Quote from: countrywoman on 15 January 2022, 09:34:02
Making  endless brews is skill , pass me a cuppa
And biscuits. Must be biscuits.  Neatly laid out on a china plate.  One has standards, you know ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 January 2022, 16:46:10
Fitted spotlights to the daily Civic. That means it now has 60bhp more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2022, 10:44:11
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 January 2022, 16:46:10
Fitted spotlights to the daily Civic. That means it now has 60bhp more.
Per spotlight...   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2022, 12:09:55
Fixed the front and rear wipers on the battlebus.

Can you tell it must be approaching MOT time ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2022, 12:26:51
Now having a triumphant cup of tea having dropped the entire subframe, engine and box out of the ex plod.

Smugness soon tempered by the disc9very of more holes than I wanted... But it'll get done properly once and that's it.

Only decision so fqr is whether to epoxy the engine bay in black, or light grey, as my beloved Bilt Hamber don't do a charcoal colour ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2022, 13:39:48
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2022, 12:26:51
Now having a triumphant cup of tea having dropped the entire subframe, engine and box out of the ex plod.

Smugness soon tempered by the disc9very of more holes than I wanted... But it'll get done properly once and that's it.

Only decision so fqr is whether to epoxy the engine bay in black, or light grey, as my beloved Bilt Hamber don't do a charcoal colour ..
Photos, my friend. Or it didn't happen ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2022, 16:42:01
https://flic.kr/p/2mXKTNZ

https://flic.kr/p/2mXJ8TD

Thats the best I can do...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 17 January 2022, 16:55:13
What side is that with the holes?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2022, 17:02:04
The dog seems unimpressed  :D

That's obviously effort, but it's only 11ish bolts, two nuts and a spring clip to do it that way :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2022, 17:11:08
Quote from: addy on 17 January 2022, 16:55:13
What side is that with the holes?

Passenger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2022, 17:12:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2022, 17:02:04
The dog seems unimpressed  :D

That's obviously effort, but it's only 11ish bolts, two nuts and a spring clip to do it that way :y

And several cups of tea.

And some swearing. Mainly as I'm a fat gir and it takes me forever to get in underneath, where I realise the tool I need is still in the box ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2022, 19:30:22
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2022, 17:12:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2022, 17:02:04
The dog seems unimpressed  :D

That's obviously effort, but it's only 11ish bolts, two nuts and a spring clip to do it that way :y

And several cups of tea.

And some swearing. Mainly as I'm a fat gir and it takes me forever to get in underneath, where I realise the tool I need is still in the box ..
;D I know exactly what you mean...

Pulling the box out by itself is a bit of a bastard on the drive, so fair play for going the one hit route.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 January 2022, 21:08:00
When it comes to it, I need to do a few seals and gaskets on the engine, the subframe is very scabby and now I've found the chassis rails are made of fresh air and grommets. I love the car so I'd rather do everything properly once.

First job is to paint the crank pulley. It's a bit mucky and rusty
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 18 January 2022, 08:34:33
Discovered that Doctor G was right  ::), Bilstein B8s are too stiff for modern country roads, what's left of them...should be fun on the track though. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 18 January 2022, 20:12:05
Managed to get a MOT pass on the wife's Renault. Not bad for a 23 year old car and with no advisories  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 18 January 2022, 22:52:24
Quote from: Carfix on 18 January 2022, 20:12:05
Managed to get a MOT pass on the wife's Renault. Not bad for a 23 year old car and with no advisories  :y
You do realise that to some on here, me included, that using the word 'Renault' is tantamount to swearing. ;) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2022, 18:18:28
Speaking of Renaults - I fitted the new turbo to mine today and reassembled everything.
Started it up and all good on that side of things. Running quite nicely - apart from oil pissing out high up on the cambelt end of the engine.
I suspect the cam seal has let go. Same thing happened a year ago when the original turbo died, and I replaced it with a second hand one.
If the turbo isnt spinning I assume the oil getting pumped to it doesnt drain very quickly and results in excessive oil pressure which causes the oil to find the weakest link so it can escape.
Its a complete PITFA.  >:( :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2022, 18:28:32
Had two deliveries today... The oil to change the contents of the front and rear diffs, and the oil and filter for the engine.

Engine last done at the MoT last year, about 3k miles ago... Figure if I drain it every 5k, then every 20k it can get whatever service it thinks it is due (next being at 120k, currently at 105k and change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 January 2022, 18:38:21
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2022, 18:18:28
Speaking of Renaults - I fitted the new turbo to mine today and reassembled everything.
Started it up and all good on that side of things. Running quite nicely - apart from oil pissing out high up on the cambelt end of the engine.
I suspect the cam seal has let go. Same thing happened a year ago when the original turbo died, and I replaced it with a second hand one.
If the turbo isnt spinning I assume the oil getting pumped to it doesnt drain very quickly and results in excessive oil pressure which causes the oil to find the weakest link so it can escape.
Its a complete PITFA.  >:( :'(
what happens if you set light to the leaking oil  :-\
worth a try  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 January 2022, 18:40:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2022, 18:18:28
Speaking of Renaults - I fitted the new turbo to mine today and reassembled everything.
Started it up and all good on that side of things. Running quite nicely - apart from oil pissing out high up on the cambelt end of the engine.
I suspect the cam seal has let go. Same thing happened a year ago when the original turbo died, and I replaced it with a second hand one.
If the turbo isnt spinning I assume the oil getting pumped to it doesnt drain very quickly and results in excessive oil pressure which causes the oil to find the weakest link so it can escape.
Its a complete PITFA.  >:( :'(
                      Maybe your PCV is defective and that’s why your turbo went again?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 January 2022, 18:41:27
Loaded it up & taken more items for auction gradually clearing our loft out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2022, 18:43:15
Quote from: Raeturbo on 19 January 2022, 18:40:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2022, 18:18:28
Speaking of Renaults - I fitted the new turbo to mine today and reassembled everything.
Started it up and all good on that side of things. Running quite nicely - apart from oil pissing out high up on the cambelt end of the engine.
I suspect the cam seal has let go. Same thing happened a year ago when the original turbo died, and I replaced it with a second hand one.
If the turbo isnt spinning I assume the oil getting pumped to it doesnt drain very quickly and results in excessive oil pressure which causes the oil to find the weakest link so it can escape.
Its a complete PITFA.  >:( :'(
                      Maybe your PCV is defective and that’s why your turbo went again?
Fighting talk...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2022, 19:33:24
Quote from: Raeturbo on 19 January 2022, 18:40:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2022, 18:18:28
Speaking of Renaults - I fitted the new turbo to mine today and reassembled everything.
Started it up and all good on that side of things. Running quite nicely - apart from oil pissing out high up on the cambelt end of the engine.
I suspect the cam seal has let go. Same thing happened a year ago when the original turbo died, and I replaced it with a second hand one.
If the turbo isnt spinning I assume the oil getting pumped to it doesnt drain very quickly and results in excessive oil pressure which causes the oil to find the weakest link so it can escape.
Its a complete PITFA.  >:( :'(
                      Maybe your PCV is defective and that’s why your turbo went again?

Ive dismantled and cleaned it and didnt see anything wrong with it. It is possible though.  :-\
Issue with the turbo was a huge amount of movement in the shaft. Seals didnt let go, so at least it didnt dump the contents of the sump out  the exhaust.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 January 2022, 20:27:17
Is it radial play or end play or both?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 January 2022, 00:06:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2022, 18:18:28
Speaking of Renaults - I fitted the new turbo to mine today and reassembled everything.
Started it up and all good on that side of things. Running quite nicely - apart from oil pissing out high up on the cambelt end of the engine.
I suspect the cam seal has let go. Same thing happened a year ago when the original turbo died, and I replaced it with a second hand one.
If the turbo isnt spinning I assume the oil getting pumped to it doesnt drain very quickly and results in excessive oil pressure which causes the oil to find the weakest link so it can escape.
Its a complete PITFA.  >:( :'(

Oil pressure doesn't go anywhere near the camshaft seals and will be regulated by the relief valve in any case. Excessive crankcase pressure might do it, however.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 January 2022, 00:16:30
Yep as I said  suspect PCV
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 January 2022, 13:57:23
Ive just dismantled the PCV again. Its a plastic housing with a spring and diaphragm inside. Very simple.
Spring is springy, diaphragm is in one piece and its reasonably clean from last time I had it apart and cleaned it.
The cam seal also leaked when the original turbo packed up.
So is a dead turbo the reason for camseal blowing or do I have it backwards - or missing the point completely ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 January 2022, 14:08:40
No the turbo won’t affect the cam seal as Kevin said, but of course excessive crankcase pressure will stop the oil from draining back into the sump from the turbo and also cause aeration, thereby stopping the turbo from being properly lubricated and cooled. Seems like a breathing problem but if the PCV is clean and working properly and all pipes are fitted correctly then it’s a bit of a mystery as to why it’s leaking again? Is there a lot of pressure when you take the oil cap off whilst the engines running?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 January 2022, 14:30:10
Not sure tbh. Can check once Ive fitted the new cam seal. Which is likely to be early next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 January 2022, 17:31:50
👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 January 2022, 07:42:40
When you changed the turbo did you check and clean the turbo supply and oil return pipe work? (they are known to get full of crap and some actually even incldue a gauze filter in the banjo bolt).

As for leaking cam seal, I would also be saying PCV, you do need to check it end to end though and not just the valve

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 09:19:37
Checked supply / return pipes when I fitted the used turbo last march. Didnt check this time though. Maybe I need to do that. No filter in the banjo bolt on this one.
PCV is connected to the rocker cover by a short rubber pipe.
I actually changed the rocker cover a couple of weeks ago due to the old one being cracked. Checked nothing was blocked and gave it a clean inside before fitting it.
The knackered turbo had so much play that it couldnt spin. I did wonder if that would have a similar effect to a blocked oil return pipe ?
I.E. oil getting pumped up to the turbo but not getting back down to the sump anywhere near as quickly as it would if the shaft was spinning, and if so what effect that would have.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 January 2022, 13:06:44
Mm well the actual spinning of the turbo does not help nor hider the oil flow at all, if it’s draining out slowly then it must be blocked internally, the lubrication/oilways in turbos are very small and don’t take much debris to block them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 14:29:16
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)

She wants to live. Don't murder her. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 14:29:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
You're going to put him to the sword?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 14:32:59
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 14:29:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
You're going to put him to the sword?  :o

Cars are 'she' :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 16:39:47
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 14:32:59
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 14:29:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
You're going to put him to the sword?  :o

Cars are 'she' :)
No, Kevin and me sorted this out in an earlier thread.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 16:49:40
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 16:39:47
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 14:32:59
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 14:29:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
You're going to put him to the sword?  :o


Cars are 'she' :)
No, Kevin and me sorted this out in an earlier thread.

No....frustrating, unreliable, does your head in......but possessed of womanly  curves. A car is a 'she'

Right. I'm glad we have that straight. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 January 2022, 17:03:14
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 16:49:40
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 16:39:47
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 14:32:59
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 14:29:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
You're going to put him to the sword?  :o


Cars are 'she' :)
No, Kevin and me sorted this out in an earlier thread.

No....frustrating, unreliable, does your head in......but possessed of womanly  curves. A car is a 'she'

Right. I'm glad we have that straight. :)


Are vans 'she'?
They're big, square, ugly, well used and either empty or full of shit.


That would suggest a different pronoun.


'It' seems appropriate
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 17:21:53
I shall recap: You have to ask the car whether it wants to be male, female, gender neutral, etc. Mine is gender neutral and likes to be referred to as they/them.
Get with it, Opti.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 19:05:50
Quote from: Nick W on 21 January 2022, 17:03:14
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 16:49:40
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 16:39:47
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 14:32:59
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 14:29:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
You're going to put him to the sword?  :o


Cars are 'she' :)
No, Kevin and me sorted this out in an earlier thread.

No....frustrating, unreliable, does your head in......but possessed of womanly  curves. A car is a 'she'

Right. I'm glad we have that straight. :)


Are vans 'she'?
They're big, square, ugly, well used and either empty or full of shit.


That would suggest a different pronoun.


'It' seems appropriate

Vans are 'it' in common with agricultural machinery. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 19:11:47
Quote from: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 17:21:53
I shall recap: You have to ask the car whether it wants to be male, female, gender neutral, etc. Mine is gender neutral and likes to be referred to as they/them.
Get with it, Opti.

No..no. An Astra derv is still a car so should be referred to as 'she' despite 'her' undesirable looks making 'her' an ugly mare that nobody wants to shag. :)



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 19:17:10
TB refers to his Jas as the big black pussy.

Pussy is feminine regardless of colour. 'She' is a feminine term. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 19:20:43
Ships are also 'she'.... :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 19:29:00
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 19:20:43
Ships are also 'she'.... :)
In your 1970's world, yes  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 January 2022, 19:38:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 19:05:50
Quote from: Nick W on 21 January 2022, 17:03:14
.......
Are vans 'she'?
They're big, square, ugly, well used and either empty or full of shit.


That would suggest a different pronoun.


'It' seems appropriate

Vans are 'it' in common with agricultural machinery. :)

Vans take it in the back door so I suppose they could be either.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2022, 19:44:33
Changed the oil in both diffs and the engine oil and filter on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Now a bit quieter and less vibration going down the road. Looks pretty tidy underneath, but discovered that the breather pipe had popped out of the inlet duct. Also discovered signs of previous bodgery as the inlet duct shows signs of being ham-fisted. On the plus side, zero play or noise from the turbo and only the faintest hint of oil on the inlet side. Which is nice.

A few little jobs to attend to in due course, but nothing insurmountable... The worst being a possible fuel leak from the hose between the filter and the pump... Although it may simply be a side effect of the breather pipe being out, (the filter sits in the V just ahead of the inlet duct that the breather had escaped from), also could benefit from a new set of idlers on the aux belt as they're a bit whirry.

And if you're ever unsure what fuel your car uses, when you drain the old oil out, refill with clean and pull the dipstick to check the level and it is as black as the old oil. Then it's a diesel. If it is as clean as the new stuff, it's petrol :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 January 2022, 20:06:40
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 January 2022, 19:38:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 January 2022, 19:05:50
Quote from: Nick W on 21 January 2022, 17:03:14
.......
Are vans 'she'?
They're big, square, ugly, well used and either empty or full of shit.


That would suggest a different pronoun.


'It' seems appropriate

Vans are 'it' in common with agricultural machinery. :)

Vans take it in the back door so I suppose they could be either.  :-\
;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 January 2022, 20:09:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 January 2022, 19:44:33
.........
And if you're ever unsure what fuel your car uses, when you drain the old oil out, refill with clean and pull the dipstick to check the level and it is as black as the old oil. Then it's a diesel. If it is as clean as the new stuff, it's petrol :D

Oh how I miss a dipstick. So much quicker and more accurate than 'Park level, warm engine, wait for two minutes and hopefully it's at the correct level on the display.  ::)
Even more annoying if you want a quick check that you aren't spitting diesel in to the sump. I have the tube (suction tube) so why no dipstick. Keep meaning to ask if they do a service dipstick that I could buy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 January 2022, 20:41:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
                 If you finally decide to annihilate it I will send you a box of matches for free. I hate that fkg car more than you now😂🤣 I’m in two minds to offer to come to you and sledge it to death on the house👍👍🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 January 2022, 21:03:20
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 January 2022, 20:41:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2022, 14:14:11
Just got a new cam seal. Im working over the weekend, so on Monday will give everything a clean, reassemble and hopefully all will be ok.
If not, it will be ebay - spears or rapiers.  :)
                 If you finally decide to annihilate it I will send you a box of matches for free. I hate that fkg car more than you now😂🤣 I’m in two minds to offer to come to you and sledge it to death on the house👍👍🤣
we could have an OOF spanner meet    Axe / sledge hammer meet and smash CL-Eeyore into small enough parts for Albs to post it back to France by Royal fail parcel post  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 January 2022, 21:08:06
I would really enjoy that and would willingly donate £10 for the privilege of a few strikes with the weapon of my choice, it would be a really good meeting for us I should think, and pretty unique😂😂 oh hang on £5 I meant🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 January 2022, 21:17:03
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 January 2022, 21:08:06
I would really enjoy that and would willingly donate £10 for the privilege of a few strikes with the weapon of my choice, it would be a really good meeting for us I should think, and pretty unique😂😂 oh hang on £5 I meant🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I've been to similar car meets in the past  :) spanner meets ,strip (the car) and smash up what's left
OK £20 and that's my final offer

£25  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 January 2022, 21:47:24
I haven’t,  I bet that’s a good laugh🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 January 2022, 22:26:25
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 January 2022, 21:47:24
I haven’t,  I bet that’s a good laugh🤣


The Hot Hatch Kill was a regular feature of the Hot Rod Nationals: 3 teams were presented with a car, and had to get it under a low pole using nothing more than hand tools. The cars were supposedly stopped from running, and the 'work' was helped along with copious amounts of alcohol, swearing and jeering from the crowds.


What was left of the cars were always driven to the party in the evening :y




As a club, we went to a show at a local school, where a bloke with a beach buggy challenged us to a tug-o-war. We dragged it backwards across the field with the wheels spinning to loud tutting from the flat cap brigade.


At another show at Detling, we wanted to leave because we were all going to dinner. Apparently, it wasn't fair to the paying customers for the show cars to leave early, even though we had paid to enter too. Two rows of cars doing burnouts in front of the gate soon changed their minds. It wasn't unusual for us to visit more than one small show on a Sunday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Drewomega on 25 January 2022, 13:23:34
The old girl went for an MOT today and it looks like the news is not good.  :( Garage rung me late this afternoon and tin worm has taken over! I have not been to see the rot yet but have been seriously thinking about what to do about it!  I was going to sell/get rid of this year, but medical issues caught up with me late last year. I need a car to go to Raigmore hospital Inverness on a regular basis. The quandry is, do I get some welding done and keep her going? I am of an age that driving will get more difficult but need the old grl. I cannot be arsed looking for another car at this stage in my life. I do know a welder that does that sort of thing, so I might go down that road first to see what he says. What do you fellow OOF'ers think?  :-\ :-\ 

Update to the welding saga and even worse news.
The old girl has had it. The welder said that it would be uneconomical to fix it.
So looking for another car that is a bit higher as my Rheumatoid Arthritis is not going away.
I don't know what I am going to do with it. I would rather see that spares are used from it rather than crushing.  :'( :'(
Keep you posted.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 January 2022, 23:48:55
opps!  Fuc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 26 January 2022, 17:42:28
Fitted new Bilstein B4's all round today , well over the last three days ...... ::) finding it more difficult to work on cars now and usually end up aching all over after a stint so only do a couple of hours at a time .
Anyway , all went well except found one bottom ball joint boot is split . Looked at replacing the boot alone but it seems they are only sold in packs of twenty over here  >:( so I'll just power file out the rivets and replace it complete .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 January 2022, 17:58:24
(Monday) Replaced droplinks on the project car, only done 25K but one failed due to boot failure. Other side was fine but as you've already taken it off to check you may as well replace it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 January 2022, 19:58:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 January 2022, 17:58:24
(Monday) Replaced droplinks on the project car, only done 25K but one failed due to boot failure. Other side was fine but as you've already taken it off to check you may as well replace it!
They're pretty much a service item, and for what they cost, 25k is a reasonable innings :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 January 2022, 20:42:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 January 2022, 19:58:41
Quote from: VXL V6 on 26 January 2022, 17:58:24
(Monday) Replaced droplinks on the project car, only done 25K but one failed due to boot failure. Other side was fine but as you've already taken it off to check you may as well replace it!
They're pretty much a service item, and for what they cost, 25k is a reasonable innings :y
Genuine GM ones don't last with lowered stiffened suspension i've found (managed to get through those in 8K on another car) but the Meyle HD ones are excellent and lasted over 100K on the daily. I think this one only failed because the boot became detached (it didn't split) which is probably my fault as I fitted them!

2x Meyle HD droplinks £28.28 Free delivery - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203307254086?epid=248685335&hash=item2f560e8146:g:AwkAAOSw03xhpqoy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 January 2022, 21:04:20
People pay more than that for lunch...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 January 2022, 08:45:57
Sold the Volvo 960.Just leaves me with the Omega[if it ever goes back on the road]and the Volvo V70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 February 2022, 18:59:14
The gearbox on the V70 has started slipping and when checked, the ATF fluid was as low as a low tide at a full moon party!  :-[  ::)

Bought some ATF, topped it up and although the gear changes are better it still slips a bit from standing.  :-\  I'll check the levels again tomorrow, but if it's something more serious it'll be going on ebay spares or repair....  :(

Meanwhile the local garage fitted new front shocks and springs on the Mondeo and although my wallet is somewhat lighter, the handling is vastly improved!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2022, 19:54:45
You need a nice S280 :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 February 2022, 21:23:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2022, 19:54:45
You need a nice S280 :D

Oh! You wouldn't happen to know of one would you?  ???   :-\   ::)   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 February 2022, 01:19:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 02 February 2022, 21:23:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2022, 19:54:45
You need a nice S280 :D

Oh! You wouldn't happen to know of one would you?  ???   :-\   ::)   ;D
Might do...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 February 2022, 21:39:52
Listed The Barge for sale on Tinterwebs...

And had a few odds and ends turn up for the Alabama Mumsybus... This time next week I will hopefully have a jack and wheel brace and trims for the driver's seat mounting (presumably disappeared when the battery was replaced ::))

Also positively identified the source of a slight fuel leak at the filter, so need to get those bits ordered...

No surprise that it hasn't been changed before... the first four services (upto 63k/4 years) were main dealer ::) but it should make it easier to start. Currently you have to cycle the key a couple of times to knock the air out of the lines, much like the leak off pipes leaking, but they're all sound and the filter is wet on top with the two hoses past their best, so hopefully an easy fix... :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 09 February 2022, 09:54:56
Ended up putting my lads Honda Teg back together so it can be moved out my unit, its been in there 2 years and he spent a day taking the front suspension off and started to get the engine out . He has not touched it since and I refused to work on it for him unless he was there to help. Got pissed off as need the space so its now ready to move only to get told "I have no where to put it and cant afford storage" so looks like it will end up on the side of the road--------Bloody kids!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 14:16:07
Finally got Pierre back on the road. New turbo fitted a few weeks ago, but leak from cam seal was a problem that even a new seal didnt cure.
Decided to go with a last ditch bodge. The seal sits in a recess so knocked the old seal back in, in front of the new one, with a smear of blue Hylomar for good measure.
It seems to have done the trick, but we shall see.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 February 2022, 14:24:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 14:16:07
Finally got Pierre back on the road. New turbo fitted a few weeks ago, but leak from cam seal was a problem that even a new seal didnt cure.
Decided to go with a last ditch bodge. The seal sits in a recess so knocked the old seal back in, in front of the new one, with a smear of blue Hylomar for good measure.
It seems to have done the trick, but we shall see.
Well done, Albs  :y
Should get a good few weeks trouble free motoring out of it now  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2022, 15:09:07
Finally have a complete tool kit, so if I get a puncture, I'll have half a chance to get home. That said, I doubt the pop up spare has ever been inflated, so the next tyres may well be run flats... You know, just in case...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 15:28:17
Quote from: STEMO on 09 February 2022, 14:24:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 14:16:07
Finally got Pierre back on the road. New turbo fitted a few weeks ago, but leak from cam seal was a problem that even a new seal didnt cure.
Decided to go with a last ditch bodge. The seal sits in a recess so knocked the old seal back in, in front of the new one, with a smear of blue Hylomar for good measure.
It seems to have done the trick, but we shall see.
Well done, Albs  :y
Should get a good few weeks trouble free motoring out of it now  ;D

Doubt it. Just drive it for a few miles, then ran my hand down the back of the engine and got fresh oil on it. Im hoping its just a minor leak rather than pissing out. If it is I will run it until MOT time near the end of the year and then probably scrap it.
If its still a major leak its days are probably numbered - in single figures.
I really have had enough of the bloody thing now.
Problem is - if it needs to be replaced the only realistic option is to get rid of the Boxster to fund it, and I dont want to do that yet.
Maybe next summer, but not this year.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 February 2022, 17:00:56
Just made and welded in a new bumper mount at the rear. Since the old one was made of iron oxide and wishes.

Wouldn't have had a clue how to do it if not for Addy's gentle teaching and endless patience over the last couple of years.

Having invested in a new welder I'm now thinking there isn't going to be anything left in the house without some frivolous bracketry welded to it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 February 2022, 17:52:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2022, 15:09:07
Finally have a complete tool kit, so if I get a puncture, I'll have half a chance to get home. That said, I doubt the pop up spare has ever been inflated, so the next tyres may well be run flats... You know, just in case...  :D

Go on pump it up! I dare you!  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 February 2022, 18:06:58
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 February 2022, 17:52:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2022, 15:09:07
Finally have a complete tool kit, so if I get a puncture, I'll have half a chance to get home. That said, I doubt the pop up spare has ever been inflated, so the next tyres may well be run flats... You know, just in case...  :D

Go on pump it up! I dare you!  :y ;D


Yeah, we will wait.
It takes ages so if you do ever need to use it, make that the first thing you do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 February 2022, 18:11:43
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 14:16:07
Finally got Pierre back on the road. New turbo fitted a few weeks ago, but leak from cam seal was a problem that even a new seal didnt cure.
Decided to go with a last ditch bodge. The seal sits in a recess so knocked the old seal back in, in front of the new one, with a smear of blue Hylomar for good measure.
It seems to have done the trick, but we shall see.

      Fair play to you, you’ve got some patience with that evil fkin heap😵‍💫👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2022, 18:36:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 February 2022, 17:52:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2022, 15:09:07
Finally have a complete tool kit, so if I get a puncture, I'll have half a chance to get home. That said, I doubt the pop up spare has ever been inflated, so the next tyres may well be run flats... You know, just in case...  :D

Go on pump it up! I dare you!  :y  ;D
I might even video it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2022, 18:44:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 15:28:17
Quote from: STEMO on 09 February 2022, 14:24:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 14:16:07
Finally got Pierre back on the road. New turbo fitted a few weeks ago, but leak from cam seal was a problem that even a new seal didnt cure.
Decided to go with a last ditch bodge. The seal sits in a recess so knocked the old seal back in, in front of the new one, with a smear of blue Hylomar for good measure.
It seems to have done the trick, but we shall see.
Well done, Albs  :y
Should get a good few weeks trouble free motoring out of it now  ;D

Doubt it. Just drive it for a few miles, then ran my hand down the back of the engine and got fresh oil on it. Im hoping its just a minor leak rather than pissing out. If it is I will run it until MOT time near the end of the year and then probably scrap it.
If its still a major leak its days are probably numbered - in single figures.
I really have had enough of the bloody thing now.
Problem is - if it needs to be replaced the only realistic option is to get rid of the Boxster to fund it, and I dont want to do that yet.
Maybe next summer, but not this year.  :(
The money saved by not repairing it will buy alot of petrol and someone will give you enough for it to pay for two months worth to get you started...  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 February 2022, 20:51:23
I will donate a fiver to the burn the f@cker fund. You with me Doc?😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 22:18:39
Spent £500 on it in the last 3 months. :(
Using the Omega for work instead costs an extra £85 per month in fuel. Although taking clit tax / insurance / MOT costs into account thats probably nearer £70 I suppose. Plus, If I start using the Omega as my daily, things will start to wear out / go wrong with it.
It has 193000 on the clock, although well maintained and plenty of parts replaced. Still an old high mileage car though.
Even if I sold the Boxster for say £3000, and bought a commuting car, it could easily turn out to be a heap of shite.
No guarantee of a good car for that kind of money these days.
If I do scrap it I will pull the new turbo, new injector and cat off first and flog them separately.
Seems crazy for the sake of not being able to get a cam seal to do its job, but Im running out of ideas.
Breather system has all been thoroughly cleaned so it shouldnt be that.
Possibly worn / stuck rings ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2022, 23:59:52
Quote from: Raeturbo on 09 February 2022, 20:51:23
I will donate a fiver to the burn the f@cker fund. You with me Doc?😂
Double or quits :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2022, 00:02:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2022, 22:18:39
Spent £500 on it in the last 3 months. :(
Using the Omega for work instead costs an extra £85 per month in fuel. Although taking clit tax / insurance / MOT costs into account thats probably nearer £70 I suppose. Plus, If I start using the Omega as my daily, things will start to wear out / go wrong with it.
It has 193000 on the clock, although well maintained and plenty of parts replaced. Still an old high mileage car though.
Even if I sold the Boxster for say £3000, and bought a commuting car, it could easily turn out to be a heap of shite.
No guarantee of a good car for that kind of money these days.
If I do scrap it I will pull the new turbo, new injector and cat off first and flog them separately.
Seems crazy for the sake of not being able to get a cam seal to do its job, but Im running out of ideas.
Breather system has all been thoroughly cleaned so it shouldnt be that.
Possibly worn / stuck rings ?
£160 a month leaves £75 a month for maintaining the Omega. The insurance and tax saving from not having Pierre LeMerde is gravy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 February 2022, 00:20:54
Realistically, I cant afford to run a 24mpg car as my everyday car long term. If Pierre goes to the scrappy then the Boxster / and or the Omega will have to go.
Sdly the cost of living crisis is starting to bite.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2022, 01:54:56
Lpg :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 February 2022, 09:24:21
Nearest station is at least 10 miles away.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2022, 10:00:44
At risk of sounding narky... The cost of the return trip is significantly less than the savings*

*cost of kit etc notwithstanding, but if you can fit it for £1,500 that's only a 3,000 mile pay off. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 February 2022, 10:20:47
It may well be reasonable to assume that station will get rid of its LPG pump in the not too distant future, as most others have already done, and then Ive wasted £1500.  ;)
Also, having previously owned an LPG,d Omega, I dont believe the savings were as good as a lot of people liked to think they were.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 February 2022, 10:38:41
Fair point ;)

1.9CDTi 8v (120, not the 150) Vectrums are cheap enough. Or pool the cars and buy a tidy older 240/250D...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2022, 11:50:54
We have a 406 diesel in the fleet. 50mpg if I am taking it gently to and from work. Cheap as chips to buy and insure. Bits are cheap and they're easy to work on. If it helps.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 February 2022, 12:27:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 February 2022, 10:20:47
It may well be reasonable to assume that station will get rid of its LPG pump in the not too distant future, as most others have already done, and then Ive wasted £1500.  ;)
Also, having previously owned an LPG,d Omega, I dont believe the savings were as good as a lot of people liked to think they were.

I'd guess doubly so in your case where its mostly used as a commuter, so probably has to do a fair chunk of all its journeys on petrol while it warms up.  :-\

Something with the VAG 1.9 tdi lump in it would be my shout, I think they tolerate veg pretty well too  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2022, 12:43:34
Cut out the spare wheel well rot. By the time I was back to good metal the hole is 154mm wide. The steel I currently have in stock is 150mm. Buggeration.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 February 2022, 13:13:55
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2022, 12:43:34
Cut out the spare wheel well rot. By the time I was back to good metal the hole is 154mm wide. The steel I currently have in stock is 150mm. Buggeration.


If you've cut the whole wheel out, then you're going to need to add a considerable amount of shape to the repair panel. This is easier in two pieces. Your steel will allow a considerable amount of overlap, which makes it even easier. 


Shape both, trim to fit, tack them together on the car, remove and weld together, then weld the new single piece to the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2022, 14:28:08
Quote from: Nick W on 10 February 2022, 13:13:55
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2022, 12:43:34
Cut out the spare wheel well rot. By the time I was back to good metal the hole is 154mm wide. The steel I currently have in stock is 150mm. Buggeration.


If you've cut the whole wheel out, then you're going to need to add a considerable amount of shape to the repair panel. This is easier in two pieces. Your steel will allow a considerable amount of overlap, which makes it even easier. 


Shape both, trim to fit, tack them together on the car, remove and weld together, then weld the new single piece to the car.

Appreciate the advice however the piece is only a small one, nowhere near the full wheel :y I just don't want to cut down my steel stock and end ul with little flimsy bits I can't use so Ive ordered another bigger section.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 February 2022, 15:28:25
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2022, 11:50:54
We have a 406 diesel in the fleet. 50mpg if I am taking it gently to and from work. Cheap as chips to buy and insure. Bits are cheap and they're easy to work on. If it helps.

Cracking cars , tough as old boots, drove mine to 230k miles then sold to someone else who carried on with it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 February 2022, 19:08:33
Will bear this in mind, thanks.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 11 February 2022, 13:42:36
So yesterday I got the subframe out from under the car and started stripping it.

Imagine my surprise when I found the two nuts that hold the track control arms to the hubs... were both sitting about 6mm away from the mating face. God knows why but I'm lucky the joints had seized in place! Going to replace them as they're well goosed. :y

ETA I've never had them apart and can't remember who last did the alignment at the back...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 February 2022, 15:49:07
Sold The Barge.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 February 2022, 17:56:31
Loaded it up & taken more " antiques" to the auction rooms.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: kwhite@fsmail.net on 16 February 2022, 14:25:03
Just changed the auxillary belt tensioner pulley.

So nice when a 2 minute job actually only takes 2 minutes.

Now have both stopped whining.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 February 2022, 15:31:50
Got an MOT on the Battlesbus a couple of weeks ago.

Its going to need a new exhaust, but struggling to find one believe it or not.  Euroshite have a Klarius one for around £150...  ...but seeing as the backbox is a 2 year old Klarius from euroshite and already shagged......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 February 2022, 15:32:03
Stopped whining Mm🤔..  do wives have belts? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2022, 16:05:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2022, 15:31:50
Got an MOT on the Battlesbus a couple of weeks ago.

Its going to need a new exhaust, but struggling to find one believe it or not.  Euroshite have a Klarius one for around £150...  ...but seeing as the backbox is a 2 year old Klarius from euroshite and already shagged......
At least it should unbolt easily...

Have you tried Peugeot?

Or if you plan on keeping it until it becomes MoT and tax exempt, then you may as well get a custom stainless one made...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 February 2022, 16:46:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2022, 16:05:16

Have you tried Peugeot?

Ok, what am I missing?...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 February 2022, 17:45:26
Peugeot own Vauxhall, unfortunately.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2022, 15:37:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2022, 16:05:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2022, 15:31:50
Got an MOT on the Battlesbus a couple of weeks ago.

Its going to need a new exhaust, but struggling to find one believe it or not.  Euroshite have a Klarius one for around £150...  ...but seeing as the backbox is a 2 year old Klarius from euroshite and already shagged......
At least it should unbolt easily...

Have you tried Peugeot?

Or if you plan on keeping it until it becomes MoT and tax exempt, then you may as well get a custom stainless one made...
The flanges holding the bolts no longer exist on the 2 year old backbox, so the bolts dont even need undoing ;D

Vauxgeot can supply one for £300 and something, but will have to wait for it from the fatherland.  I wasn't really planning on trippling its value if I'm honest.

If only the bloody thing would fail, I'd be shot like a, err, shot ;D.  Its horrifically robust, much to a colleague's amusement, following racing steadily driving behind him from a shithole in Surrey to Northamptonshire, and it badly overheated due to a piece of debris blocked the rad.  Debris removed at Beaconsfield services, allowed 20mins to cool, then we set off again like a bat out of hell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2022, 15:58:53
I got £1,900 for the Barge... You may want to reconsider its value...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 February 2022, 16:25:58
After some creative welding and a few choice words, finally got the last locking wheelnut out.

Then did a bit of therapeutic arson, burning the old suspension bushes out. A good day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 February 2022, 21:17:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 February 2022, 15:37:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2022, 16:05:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2022, 15:31:50
Got an MOT on the Battlesbus a couple of weeks ago.

Its going to need a new exhaust, but struggling to find one believe it or not.  Euroshite have a Klarius one for around £150...  ...but seeing as the backbox is a 2 year old Klarius from euroshite and already shagged......
At least it should unbolt easily...

Have you tried Peugeot?

Or if you plan on keeping it until it becomes MoT and tax exempt, then you may as well get a custom stainless one made...
The flanges holding the bolts no longer exist on the 2 year old backbox, so the bolts dont even need undoing ;D

Vauxgeot can supply one for £300 and something, but will have to wait for it from the fatherland.  I wasn't really planning on trippling its value if I'm honest.

If only the bloody thing would fail, I'd be shot like a, err, shot ;D.  Its horrifically robust, much to a colleague's amusement, following racing steadily driving behind him from a shithole in Surrey to Northamptonshire, and it badly overheated due to a piece of debris blocked the rad.  Debris removed at Beaconsfield services, allowed 20mins to cool, then we set off again like a bat out of hell.
just cut off the remainder of both flanges and fit a repair sleave or flexi joint
should be good for another 100k
I replaced the mid box on our tractor with a genuine GM new old stock one I had (I purchased many zorst parts when GM got sold)
only the rear flange had rotted .
save yourself the hassle and do a repair  ;)


(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HVYAAOSwmudaFF57/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2022, 10:17:23
thats not a bad idea, Mr DtB :y

I'll have another look under to see if thats viable/worthwhile, but not until the wind drops a bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 February 2022, 10:31:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 February 2022, 10:17:23
thats not a bad idea, Mr DtB :y

I'll have another look under to see if thats viable/worthwhile, but not until the wind drops a bit.

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2022, 16:05:16
At least it should unbolt easily...
the back box might ,but my advice above about cutting out the flange and fitting a repair sleeve is based on me replacing the mid section on the same model Zafira A 2.0 DTi Elegance .

the mid section has about 6 or 8 hangers and after 20 years the front and mid section had welded themselves together and i had to cut the mid section off the front section  which is right under the car and awkward.

the rear flanges mid to back box are easy to get at with the spare tyre removed so repair is easy .

a clamp on repair sleeve can be had for sub £20 delivered ,will do the job and save hassle and £££

Sorry but I can't do anything about the "wind" TB  ,I had a curry yesterday  :D


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 February 2022, 11:07:37
IF the mid section is beyond a simple sleve fix ...

GM236T £40 in Loughborough clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284457781115?hash=item423b01477b:g:1bAAAOSwPcphRy6x)

Regal mid and back box £98 delivered clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144248241913?hash=item2195dd7ef9:g:k2IAAOSwLHFh-nb4)

Mid section £42 delivered clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254723564626?hash=item3b4eb52452:g:lFkAAOSwrmBfZitK)

but a sleeve repair (if possible ) would be easier  :)

cross reference Part Numbers: GM346
Product Description: ZAFIRA 2.0TD '99-02 SCP

OE : 24436127
Klarius: GM346T
Bosal : 284-633
Euroflu : EXGM3062
Walker: 71678
RENAU : 8671015187
VAUXH : 5852132
VAUXH : 24436127
VAUXH : 90581544
EBERS : 08.200.80
WALKER : 71678
WALKER : 72378
WALKER : 66-71678
WALKER : 66-72378
ERNST : 042 08 6
BOSAL : 284-633
ANSA : OP27005
FENNO : P4511
FONOS : 617678
IMASAF : 54.87.26
ROSI : 42363
MTS : 01.59430
RHIAG : 43245
RHIAG : CT 43245
VENEPORTE : OP40455
KLARIUS : 260770
KLARIUS : GM419K
FABRISCAPE : OP33413
STEC : KLR260770
EUROFLO : EXGM3062
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 February 2022, 14:53:50
Kept them both in the garage away from trees..😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 February 2022, 14:56:04
Id seen a Regal on egay for around £80, though for the slightly later engine. Not sure if that has any differences, other than mid to rear looks to be clamped rather than flanged.

Never heard of Regal, and if I replace exhaust, was kinda hoping it would last a few years, unlike the Klarius shite :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 February 2022, 15:05:55
Lots of painting and epoxying over the last couple of days. Also grabbed an hour in between monsoons to strart stripping the engine. How much easier it is to reach the bolts without an Omega in the way...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Drewomega on 22 February 2022, 10:11:07
The old girl went for an MOT today and it looks like the news is not good.  :( Garage rung me late this afternoon and tin worm has taken over! I have not been to see the rot yet but have been seriously thinking about what to do about it!  I was going to sell/get rid of this year, but medical issues caught up with me late last year. I need a car to go to Raigmore hospital Inverness on a regular basis. The quandry is, do I get some welding done and keep her going? I am of an age that driving will get more difficult but need the old grl. I cannot be arsed looking for another car at this stage in my life. I do know a welder that does that sort of thing, so I might go down that road first to see what he says. What do you fellow OOF'ers think?  :-\ :-\

Update to the welding saga and even worse news.
The old girl has had it. The welder said that it would be uneconomical to fix it.
So looking for another car that is a bit higher as my Rheumatoid Arthritis is not going away.
I don't know what I am going to do with it. I would rather see that spares are used from it rather than crushing.  :'( :'(
Keep you posted.  :y

I have been mulling over this and I have decided to get rid!
I was thinking that I should offer it to an OOF'er for FREE if they can take it away.
Any takers??

Cheers  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2022, 15:20:22
Fuel filter, associated hoses and air filters changed on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Piece of cake to bleed... Simply cycle the ignition three times for 20 seconds until the bubbling in the tank stops. Done.

The air filters were a dogs arse to remove, especially the driver side one as there's about half a millimeter clearance all around it ??? Managed to snap a mounting off it putting it back in >:( :-[ And to top it off, the PCV valve is leaking more than an Omega HBV :D so a new one of those required and I will rectify the airbox at the same time.

Also managed to drop a screw driver behind the grill and sheared two of the bolts holding that in... Slam panel off to rectify that ::) found a couple of other silly bits missing, so they'll get added to the list.

Cleared all the codes caused by turning the ignition on with the MAFs unplugged and it fired straight up. Which was nice. No more fuel leaks and the air filters were mining... So that's a couple of wins.

Another win was the very minimal trace of oil on the intake side of the turbo and the feed to the intercooler. None would suggest the turbo isn't getting any oil and gallons would suggest that it is getting too much :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2022, 17:19:19
A quick test drive suggests that it's a lot pepper now... Enough to break traction* :D

Dutch finders notwithstanding  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 23 February 2022, 12:24:48
Got new mot for battlebus ... Now time to shift it on and get a real car again  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 February 2022, 17:17:49
 Err…What were  the air filters mining Doc?😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2022, 18:01:28
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 February 2022, 17:17:49
Err…What were  the air filters mining Doc?😂
Dutch minge apparently  :D

Minging and ditch respectively  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 February 2022, 18:08:04
👀🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2022, 16:31:05
Abandonned the battlebus at the station to catch a choo choo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2022, 16:33:48
Which, unusually for Chiltern, is on time and running well....

...unlike my colleagues bus service, which seems to have disappeared.  He says good job its not freezing outside, and not windy....   ...oh, hang on ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2022, 11:07:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2022, 16:33:48
Which, unusually for Chiltern, is on time and running well....

...unlike my colleagues bus service, which seems to have disappeared.  He says good job its not freezing outside, and not windy....   ...oh, hang on ;D
Took my colleague over 2hrs to do 9 miles by bus. Took me just over 1.5hrs to do central Brum to Brakkers.

He wasn't a happy chappie ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2022, 11:57:53
You could almost walk 9 miles in that time :o probably be warmer too...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 25 February 2022, 12:53:11
Had the dents knocked out of the black car by DragonsDents in Daventry.  I wish I'd taken a picture before, but the results are nothing short of wizardry.  I just need to avoid all the fallen trees and branches that are all over the road now ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2022, 14:56:38
Did some dismantling of Pierre again,and may have found why the new camseal didnt seal.


(https://i.postimg.cc/sfHLz5tn/IMG-1172.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Radial scores around the nose of the cam, just where the seal sits. Dont know how its happened, but would imagine it wont do the seal any good.
I have a new genuine Renault seal here, but might need to get a new cam before I think about using it ? :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2022, 16:00:12
Are they too deep to take out with some emery paper?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2022, 17:32:22
Hard to tell without trying it and then putting it all back together and see what happens.
Trying to avoid that as this is the fourth time Ive had it apart and am seriously sick of it now.
Thinking of trying an SKF Speedi Sleeve if I can find one of suitable dimensions.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 February 2022, 18:25:36
If you can feel the damage with a finger nail, then it requires machining/replacing depending on the clearances ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2022, 18:37:38
Yep I can feel it with my fingernail. Decided to give the Speedi sleeve a go. They look very impressive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 February 2022, 19:16:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2022, 18:37:38
Yep I can feel it with my fingernail. Decided to give the Speedi sleeve a go. They look very impressive.
What's that? Like a condom for a camshaft?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 February 2022, 19:19:00
Just had a look, seems like the easy option and, if it didn't work, I'll bet you can strip it back down in under ten minutes now. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2022, 19:54:09
Not quite, but its a lot quicker than it was the first time.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2022, 20:09:05
Speedisleeves are excellent,  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2022, 21:41:01
Thanks. Thats a decision then.  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 February 2022, 23:19:59
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 February 2022, 18:37:38
Yep I can feel it with my fingernail. Decided to give the Speedi sleeve a go. They look very impressive.

These look like an excellent bit of kit, but whats to stop leakage between the inner face of the sleeve and the original shaft?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 February 2022, 11:13:20
A very tight interference fit. They are designed to be used on damaged shafts without the need for major repairs / machining / then having to use different sized seals etc.
Available up to  very large sizes for industrial use. Very simple looking, but quite clever engineering by the look of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 26 February 2022, 13:06:03
Got a load more bits painted. Also cut out the steering box panel that I tacked in yesterday because I wasn't happy with it... A lot more use of the Birmingham spanner has got the new panel sitting much better ..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 27 February 2022, 15:54:47
The way you are getting on with welding GastronomicKleptomaniac. I will be surplus to requirements. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 February 2022, 19:47:20
Quote from: addy on 27 February 2022, 15:54:47
The way you are getting on with welding GastronomicKleptomaniac. I will be surplus to requirements. ;D

Leaves more time to drink coffee and talk 'dangle berries' :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 February 2022, 20:43:21
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ

Nice, looks tidy.  :y  My brother-in-law has one, he finds it easier to get in and out of due to the higher platform.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2022, 22:27:00
Pulled the rear discs to adjust the handbrake on the Alabama Mumsybus and discovered that it requires new shoes as one side the friction material is cracked and missing a quarter of the material  ???. May as well do the discs and pads whilst I'm at it...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2022, 22:29:09
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
A fetching shade of Dogknobred :D Most are black or silver, so you'll not lose it in the car park :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 February 2022, 09:32:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2022, 22:27:00
Pulled the rear discs to adjust the handbrake on the Alabama Mumsybus and discovered that it requires new shoes as one side the friction material is cracked and missing a quarter of the material  ??? . May as well do the discs and pads whilst I'm at it...


That wouldn't surprise on you on a recently acquired Omega, so why does it on a Mercedes? It's the same system, and will fail for all the same reasons

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2022, 09:59:17
Of all the cars that I have owned, most have had shoe/drum parking brakes. This is the first that has required the shoes to be replaced for anything other than wear... The last was a Mk2 Granada.

From the state of the shoes on that side, and anecdotal evidence on that hub, someone used heat to swap out the bearing without stripping the hub down.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D


Hope it serves you well :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 February 2022, 14:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D


Hope it serves you well :y

Maybe they are trying to tell you something ?  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 February 2022, 14:50:57
Friday

Replaced front pads on project, unfortunately a bit early but a seized slider pin had caused one side to wear unevenly. Fortunately I had a fully rebuilt set of calipers and brackets so I had a spare to get the job done quickly in the fading light. Never had a pin seize on an Omega (Plenty on IS200's!), the dust boot had come unattached from the bracket and obviously the grease got washed out and replaced with water :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 14:55:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 February 2022, 14:48:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D


Hope it serves you well :y

Maybe they are trying to tell you something ?  :-\ ;D
The ones that haven't are TBE and Project TB1 (as that made it home under its on "steam" (literally)).

Every other one has either needed a tow, or clever men to get it going again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 February 2022, 15:19:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D

It's funny you mention that, as around our way the Honda Jazz and Honda CRV's are driven by dead people. They have literally died at the wheel and some form of bodily twitching must keep the car rolling, albeit at a rediculously slow speed. Whenever we come up behind a slow car, my Mrs says "before you start ranting I can see it's a CRV/Jazz".   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 19:42:41
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2022, 15:19:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D

It's funny you mention that, as around our way the Honda Jazz and Honda CRV's are driven by dead people. They have literally died at the wheel and some form of bodily twitching must keep the car rolling, albeit at a rediculously slow speed. Whenever we come up behind a slow car, my Mrs says "before you start ranting I can see it's a CRV/Jazz".   ;D
Exactly. Or Nissan Qasqai's/Jokes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 February 2022, 20:48:09
Collected some previously ordered bits and bobs for the Alabama Mumsybus and got them fitted. Hopefully have the parking brakes gubbins ready for the weekend...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 February 2022, 23:37:14
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2022, 15:19:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D

It's funny you mention that, as around our way the Honda Jazz and Honda CRV's are driven by dead people. They have literally died at the wheel and some form of bodily twitching must keep the car rolling, albeit at a rediculously slow speed. Whenever we come up behind a slow car, my Mrs says "before you start ranting I can see it's a CRV/Jazz".   ;D

They drive Nissan Micras round here, and whoever owns the Nissan dealership near Sidmouth must be extremely wealthy as they all have his sticker in the back window.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 01 March 2022, 00:25:23
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 28 February 2022, 23:37:14
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2022, 15:19:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D

It's funny you mention that, as around our way the Honda Jazz and Honda CRV's are driven by dead people. They have literally died at the wheel and some form of bodily twitching must keep the car rolling, albeit at a rediculously slow speed. Whenever we come up behind a slow car, my Mrs says "before you start ranting I can see it's a CRV/Jazz".   ;D

They drive Nissan Micras round here, and whoever owns the Nissan dealership near Sidmouth must be extremely wealthy as they all have his sticker in the back window.  :)
. 


It's the small Kia round here , there's hundreds of them in Sainsbury's car park whenever we go there !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 01 March 2022, 12:12:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2022, 22:29:09
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
A fetching shade of Dogknobred :D Most are black or silver, so you'll not lose it in the car park :y


Yeah that will help  :y
Fancied a solid colour for a change.
Much easier to touch up or polish out those little scratches
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 01 March 2022, 12:14:36
Quote from: YZ250 on 27 February 2022, 20:43:21
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ

Nice, looks tidy.  :y  My brother-in-law has one, he finds it easier to get in and out of due to the higher platform.


True dat  :y
Came home from work last night and normally the curb is higher then the car floor so can be hard work heaving my semi broken body out  ::)
Last night, just opened the door and stepped out  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 01 March 2022, 12:18:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D
;D ;D  Not quite there yet but its great for my bad back  ;D

Hope it serves you well :y

Cheers Jaimie, I wont forget the last 15 or 20 years of Omega ownership and the help i've had on here. Absolutely priceless advice from yourself, Mark, Daz, Chris (when he was still on here) Al and god know how many other members who have helped me out over years  :)


 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 March 2022, 13:43:03
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2022, 15:19:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D

It's funny you mention that, as around our way the Honda Jazz and Honda CRV's are driven by dead people. They have literally died at the wheel and some form of bodily twitching must keep the car rolling, albeit at a rediculously slow speed. Whenever we come up behind a slow car, my Mrs says "before you start ranting I can see it's a CRV/Jazz".   ;D

This is the ideal car for those of mature years. :)

https://youtu.be/OmS-YTL02pY (https://youtu.be/OmS-YTL02pY)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 March 2022, 14:45:29
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 March 2022, 13:43:03
Quote from: YZ250 on 28 February 2022, 15:19:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 February 2022, 13:20:29
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 27 February 2022, 20:33:34
Bought as a eventual replacement for the Omega  :'(
https://postimg.cc/gallery/3HVTrWZ
Had One Never Drive Another

I've owned 2 Honda engined cars, and both have been cracking engines for what they are, albeit desperately uneconomical.  Obviously I ragged the tits off them.  Both broke down, but virtually every car I've had has left me stranded at the side of the road at some point.

Not sure I'm old enough yet to actually own a Honda badged car, last time I checked I don't leak wee ;D

It's funny you mention that, as around our way the Honda Jazz and Honda CRV's are driven by dead people. They have literally died at the wheel and some form of bodily twitching must keep the car rolling, albeit at a rediculously slow speed. Whenever we come up behind a slow car, my Mrs says "before you start ranting I can see it's a CRV/Jazz".   ;D

This is the ideal car for those of mature years. :)

https://youtu.be/OmS-YTL02pY (https://youtu.be/OmS-YTL02pY)

I do agree, the Multipla is definitely another car that attracts nearly dead people.  :y  No offence intended to nearly dead people as we'll all get there one day (sooner than we hoped for).  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 March 2022, 14:50:13
Suzuki typeR wagon is great for that, almost a walk through :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 March 2022, 15:24:53
Proud Honda owner here. 20 year old Civic, lovingly called Mavis...

Today before night shift I've done a bit more wirebrushing and painting of the wishbones, the bushes are still almost as new, having only done maybe 4000 miles.in five years...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: btc on 01 March 2022, 15:29:57
I thought more like this
https://www.eden-mobility.co.uk/eden-champion
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 March 2022, 15:39:34
Quote from: btc on 01 March 2022, 15:29:57
I thought more like this
https://www.eden-mobility.co.uk/eden-champion

Unspeakably, brilliantly.horrid!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 March 2022, 18:06:55
Not far to go for the funeral service.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: EMD on 02 March 2022, 10:53:44
Quote from: btc on 01 March 2022, 15:29:57
I thought more like this
https://www.eden-mobility.co.uk/eden-champion

looks like they borrowed a few 60s fairground ride designs  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:36:00
Changed the oil in the Big Black Pussy...   ...and flattened the battery in the process, which in turn meant I overfilled it, and had to suck about 1l out again.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:40:17
Todays task is to investigate the squealing from NSR of the Battlebus, accompanied by the wheel heating.

Gut reaction is its the bearing rather than brake, but fingers crossed its not, as I can't get a bearing until Tuesday at the earliest, as no factors stock bits for rare cars like an Astra...

Car is needed tomoorow afternoon to transport exhibits for a long delayed exhibition about 90 miles away.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 06 March 2022, 09:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:36:00
Changed the oil in the Big Black Pussy...   ...and flattened the battery in the process, which in turn meant I overfilled it, and had to suck about 1l out again.

The electronic oil measuring system really hacks me off. My A6 has a tube (for suction purposes, even though I still drain at the sump plug) so why not put a dipstick in it. I keep meaning to pop in to Audi to see if they do a Service Dipstick, as I can't believe that they would go through the charade of warm up engine, park on level ground, wait for two minutes while standing on one leg whistling Dixie, just to check the oil level.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 March 2022, 10:08:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 March 2022, 09:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:36:00
Changed the oil in the Big Black Pussy...   ...and flattened the battery in the process, which in turn meant I overfilled it, and had to suck about 1l out again.

The electronic oil measuring system really hacks me off. My A6 has a tube (for suction purposes, even though I still drain at the sump plug) so why not put a dipstick in it. I keep meaning to pop in to Audi to see if they do a Service Dipstick, as I can't believe that they would go through the charade of warm up engine, park on level ground, wait for two minutes while standing on one leg whistling Dixie, just to check the oil level.  ::)
.

No dipstick just as daft as no spare wheel, wouldn't entertain any vehicle like that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 March 2022, 10:34:54
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 March 2022, 09:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:36:00
Changed the oil in the Big Black Pussy...   ...and flattened the battery in the process, which in turn meant I overfilled it, and had to suck about 1l out again.

The electronic oil measuring system really hacks me off. My A6 has a tube (for suction purposes, even though I still drain at the sump plug) so why not put a dipstick in it. I keep meaning to pop in to Audi to see if they do a Service Dipstick, as I can't believe that they would go through the charade of warm up engine, park on level ground, wait for two minutes while standing on one leg whistling Dixie, just to check the oil level.  ::)


That procedure was developed by German engineers. It's easy to believe that they think it makes sense.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 March 2022, 11:01:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:40:17
Todays task is to investigate the squealing from NSR of the Battlebus, accompanied by the wheel heating.

Gut reaction is its the bearing rather than brake, but fingers crossed its not, as I can't get a bearing until Tuesday at the earliest, as no factors stock bits for rare cars like an Astra...

Car is needed tomoorow afternoon to transport exhibits for a long delayed exhibition about 90 miles away.
Very common for the rear pads to stick in the slides or the calliper to seize on Astra /Zafira
I strip the pads out and clean it all up ,wind the pistons in etc every year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2022, 11:32:01
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2022, 10:34:54
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 March 2022, 09:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:36:00
Changed the oil in the Big Black Pussy...   ...and flattened the battery in the process, which in turn meant I overfilled it, and had to suck about 1l out again.

The electronic oil measuring system really hacks me off. My A6 has a tube (for suction purposes, even though I still drain at the sump plug) so why not put a dipstick in it. I keep meaning to pop in to Audi to see if they do a Service Dipstick, as I can't believe that they would go through the charade of warm up engine, park on level ground, wait for two minutes while standing on one leg whistling Dixie, just to check the oil level.  ::)


That procedure was developed by German engineers. It's easy to believe that they think it makes sense.
Fortunately the Alabama Mumsybus was built for Americans so it has both a dipstick tube AND a dipstick.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 15:17:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 06 March 2022, 11:01:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:40:17
Todays task is to investigate the squealing from NSR of the Battlebus, accompanied by the wheel heating.

Gut reaction is its the bearing rather than brake, but fingers crossed its not, as I can't get a bearing until Tuesday at the earliest, as no factors stock bits for rare cars like an Astra...

Car is needed tomoorow afternoon to transport exhibits for a long delayed exhibition about 90 miles away.
Very common for the rear pads to stick in the slides or the calliper to seize on Astra /Zafira
I strip the pads out and clean it all up ,wind the pistons in etc every year
Yeah, had that before.

This time is was a seized slide pin.  Managed to free it, then remove it and clean it up.  Job jobbed. And then a thoroughly enjoyable trashing to test it :)


Also, readjusted the wipers to they miss each other ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 15:18:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2022, 11:32:01
AND a dipstick.
Was that the object that got excited over the brochure, and actually went into the dealership and ordered it new ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2022, 17:34:46
Filled the future classic with petrol

54 litres at 1.49.9 PL.

£81. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 March 2022, 18:17:55
I paid £1.61.9 for derv in the wife's car today. But, at 55mpg, it still works out a lot cheaper than petrol.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 March 2022, 18:43:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2022, 11:32:01
Quote from: Nick W on 06 March 2022, 10:34:54
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 March 2022, 09:58:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 09:36:00
Changed the oil in the Big Black Pussy...   ...and flattened the battery in the process, which in turn meant I overfilled it, and had to suck about 1l out again.

The electronic oil measuring system really hacks me off. My A6 has a tube (for suction purposes, even though I still drain at the sump plug) so why not put a dipstick in it. I keep meaning to pop in to Audi to see if they do a Service Dipstick, as I can't believe that they would go through the charade of warm up engine, park on level ground, wait for two minutes while standing on one leg whistling Dixie, just to check the oil level.  ::)


That procedure was developed by German engineers. It's easy to believe that they think it makes sense.
Fortunately the Alabama Mumsybus was built for Americans so it has both a dipstick tube AND a dipstick.  :D
WTF is an alabama mumsybus?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2022, 19:23:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2022, 15:18:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2022, 11:32:01
AND a dipstick.
Was that the object that got excited over the brochure, and actually went into the dealership and ordered it new ;D
Excited enough to pay over £46k for it :o

Quote from: STEMO on 06 March 2022, 18:43:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 March 2022, 11:32:01
Fortunately the Alabama Mumsybus was built for Americans so it has both a dipstick tube AND a dipstick.  :D
WTF is an alabama mumsybus?  ;D ;D
One of theses...  ;)  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MERCEDES-BENZ_R-CLASS)

Alabama because that's where it was built and Mumsybus because that's why I bought it... :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2022, 11:18:41
Four new tyres fitted to the Alabama Mumsybus. Much better to drive now than it was with the selection of finest ditch finders that it arrived with.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 March 2022, 13:14:29
Quote from: STEMO on 06 March 2022, 18:17:55
I paid £1.61.9 for derv in the wife's car today. But, at 55mpg, it still works out a lot cheaper than petrol.

Starting to get silly now when combined with ridiculous gas and electricity prices. :-X

People already finding it hard are really going to struggle in future.

The cost of food is also rising. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2022, 14:34:09
I have mentioned on here before about a new garage that was built in Barnsley, owned by an Asian chap. When I passed there this aft, it was £1.68.9 for derv. There is another garage within five minutes drive at £1.61.9, but his forecourt was still busy. Account customers? I have no clue, but I'm sure I'd drive five minutes to save 7p a litre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 March 2022, 15:04:09
Not sure if its the same, but there were a few garages in central/west london that charged 50-60p/l over the odds, but had an unbelievable 'loyalty points' bonus scheme that would let drivers earn things like mobile phones, designer sunglasses etc.

It was put there for all the drivers / chauffeurs of the super wealthy who would just recharge the extortionate cost of the fuel to their employers.

These garages were always heaving with flash cars.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 08 March 2022, 11:56:00
I saw diesel on the motorway yesterday at 1.80 --------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 March 2022, 12:34:50
Quote from: countrywoman on 08 March 2022, 11:56:00
I saw diesel on the motorway yesterday at 1.80 --------
Diesel on the motorway? Sounds dangerous as well as expensive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 March 2022, 13:03:01
Quote from: STEMO on 08 March 2022, 12:34:50
Quote from: countrywoman on 08 March 2022, 11:56:00
I saw diesel on the motorway yesterday at 1.80 --------
Diesel on the motorway? Sounds dangerous as well as expensive.


Not to mention wasteful.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 08 March 2022, 15:58:38
Changed the strut top mounts, ARB bushes and links on the daily VWT5 van. It should have been a weekend job, but the inner driveshaft popped out, and I needed help from another (younger/stronger) pair of hands to realign it.  Hopefully a lot of the knocks and bangs will be sorted now and I can put it up for sale. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 March 2022, 17:24:27
Hosed all the wheel arches out on the Range Rover caked in mud from taking the dogs over the farm, all clean again now..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 March 2022, 18:34:44
Washed it ready to go to Aunties funeral.  :'( Hands bloody freezing wash leathering it down.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 March 2022, 18:39:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 08 March 2022, 18:34:44
Washed it ready to go to Aunties funeral.  :'( Hands bloody freezing wash leathering it down.
It's a vectra, Ron, bucket of soapy water and a yard brush  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 March 2022, 08:15:34
Quote from: STEMO on 08 March 2022, 18:39:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 08 March 2022, 18:34:44
Washed it ready to go to Aunties funeral.  :'( Hands bloody freezing wash leathering it down.
It's a vectra, Ron, bucket of soapy water and a yard brush  :y
;D :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 March 2022, 10:24:11
Quote from: STEMO on 08 March 2022, 18:39:10
Quote from: ronnyd on 08 March 2022, 18:34:44
Washed it ready to go to Aunties funeral.  :'( Hands bloody freezing wash leathering it down.
It's a vectra  car, Ron, bucket of soapy water and a yard brush  :y


Fixed that for everyone!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 March 2022, 19:13:52
I like that fix👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 08:07:17
Yesterday, finished putting Pierre back together. Couldnt go for a test drive as Insurance ran out a few weeks ago, but ran the engine on the drive for quite a while and it appears to now be oil tight.
Have now insured it and will take it to work tonight. Im praying its permanently fixed because I really cant afford to keep using the Omega
for commuting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 March 2022, 11:54:04
You mean you didn't shop around, try to get Trade Club (after explaining what TC is to a clueless 12 year old), then spend 2 days waiting for it to arrive, 20mins finding a tool kit, followed by 20mins removing the skin from your knuckles  ???.....

Surely you're on the wrong forum?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 March 2022, 12:02:19
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 10 March 2022, 11:54:04
You mean you didn't shop around, try to get Trade Club (after explaining what TC is to a clueless 12 year old), then spend 2 days waiting for it to arrive, 20mins finding a tool kit, followed by 20mins removing the skin from your knuckles  ??? .....

Surely you're on the wrong forum?  ;)


Some of us have better things to do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 March 2022, 12:14:42
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y
.


We're just so damn sensible at our ages Steve 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 13:19:25
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y

Are you sure the battery is donald ducked?

In another life I owned a Datsun with a battery that kept going flat. New battery didn't cure it, and it turned out to be a faulty voltage regulator.

Was it the original battery?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:10:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 13:19:25
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y

Are you sure the battery is donald ducked?

In another life I owned a Datsun with a battery that kept going flat. New battery didn't cure it, and it turned out to be a faulty voltage regulator.

Was it the original battery?
No, I've made a terrible mistake  :(
What would we do without you and Al?   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:25:52
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:10:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 13:19:25
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y

Are you sure the battery is donald ducked?

In another life I owned a Datsun with a battery that kept going flat. New battery didn't cure it, and it turned out to be a faulty voltage regulator.

Was it the original battery?
No, I've made a terrible mistake  :(
What would we do without you and Al?   ;D

Sarky old bugger. :)

Flat battery can be down to more than just the battery going flat.

You didn't say how old the battery was. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:29:08
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:25:52
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:10:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 13:19:25
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y

Are you sure the battery is donald ducked?

In another life I owned a Datsun with a battery that kept going flat. New battery didn't cure it, and it turned out to be a faulty voltage regulator.

Was it the original battery?
No, I've made a terrible mistake  :(
What would we do without you and Al?   ;D

Sarky old bugger. :)

Flat battery can be down to more than just the battery going flat.

You didn't say how old the battery was. :)
I didn't need to, everything is in order. Thank you for your concern  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:36:11
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:29:08
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:25:52
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:10:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 13:19:25
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y

Are you sure the battery is donald ducked?

In another life I owned a Datsun with a battery that kept going flat. New battery didn't cure it, and it turned out to be a faulty voltage regulator.

Was it the original battery?
No, I've made a terrible mistake  :(
What would we do without you and Al?   ;D

Sarky old bugger. :)

Flat battery can be down to more than just the battery going flat.

You didn't say how old the battery was. :)
I didn't need to, everything is in order. Thank you for your concern  :-*
No problem, old lad. :-*

When your new battery goes flat within a week you can buy a new one. that'll solve the problem for another week. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:48:23
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:36:11
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:29:08
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:25:52
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:10:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 13:19:25
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y

Are you sure the battery is donald ducked?

In another life I owned a Datsun with a battery that kept going flat. New battery didn't cure it, and it turned out to be a faulty voltage regulator.

Was it the original battery?
No, I've made a terrible mistake  :(
What would we do without you and Al?   ;D

Sarky old bugger. :)

Flat battery can be down to more than just the battery going flat.

You didn't say how old the battery was. :)
I didn't need to, everything is in order. Thank you for your concern  :-*
No problem, old lad. :-*

When your new battery goes flat within a week you can buy a new one. that'll solve the problem for another week. ;D
If you say so, Mr Motor Engineer  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 March 2022, 17:44:41
MOT station re-opened so I dropped the Zafira A tractor juice edition in for a test .
passed with no advisories (I'd checked it all over first anyway )
I was glad to get back in my Omega after  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 March 2022, 17:51:05
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:48:23
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:36:11
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:29:08
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 14:25:52
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 14:10:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 March 2022, 13:19:25
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 11:06:09
Car was a bit sluggish turning over this morning. Once started, the indicator relay was slow and the air con display had some elements missing. Battery, I thought. Got to the woods with dog at about nine, rang my go to chappie who said 'I'll order one, half ten okay?'. Down to garage at 10:30, battery fitted and home now. £107, no dramas, just as it should be.  :y

Are you sure the battery is donald ducked?

In another life I owned a Datsun with a battery that kept going flat. New battery didn't cure it, and it turned out to be a faulty voltage regulator.

Was it the original battery?
No, I've made a terrible mistake  :(
What would we do without you and Al?   ;D

Sarky old bugger. :)

Flat battery can be down to more than just the battery going flat.

You didn't say how old the battery was. :)
I didn't need to, everything is in order. Thank you for your concern  :-*
No problem, old lad. :-*

When your new battery goes flat within a week you can buy a new one. that'll solve the problem for another week. ;D
If you say so, Mr Motor Engineer  ;D
. 

Oh dear hope I didn't make a mistake replacing mine in the Range Rover 18 months ago, such good & caring advice on here 😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2022, 19:39:35
Changed 3 glow plugs on the Battlebus, then treated it to an oil change.

After that, gave it a damn sound thrashing to test it.  Most enjoyable.


Notice there is a lot of people broken down over the past few days, wonder why that is?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 19:56:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2022, 19:39:35
Changed 3 glow plugs on the Battlebus, then treated it to an oil change.

After that, gave it a damn sound thrashing to test it.  Most enjoyable.


Notice there is a lot of people broken down over the past few days, wonder why that is?
Can't be the same glow plugs as my astra, then, or you'd have been £360 lighter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 March 2022, 20:19:03
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 19:56:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2022, 19:39:35
Changed 3 glow plugs on the Battlebus, then treated it to an oil change.

After that, gave it a damn sound thrashing to test it.  Most enjoyable.


Notice there is a lot of people broken down over the past few days, wonder why that is?
Can't be the same glow plugs as my astra, then, or you'd have been £360 lighter.
the genuine Bosch ones are less than £10 each for the Zafira A  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 20:28:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 March 2022, 20:19:03
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 19:56:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2022, 19:39:35
Changed 3 glow plugs on the Battlebus, then treated it to an oil change.

After that, gave it a damn sound thrashing to test it.  Most enjoyable.


Notice there is a lot of people broken down over the past few days, wonder why that is?
Can't be the same glow plugs as my astra, then, or you'd have been £360 lighter.
the genuine Bosch ones are less than £10 each for the Zafira A  :)
That's nice, bastid  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 March 2022, 20:37:32
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 20:28:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 March 2022, 20:19:03
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 19:56:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2022, 19:39:35
Changed 3 glow plugs on the Battlebus, then treated it to an oil change.

After that, gave it a damn sound thrashing to test it.  Most enjoyable.


Notice there is a lot of people broken down over the past few days, wonder why that is?
Can't be the same glow plugs as my astra, then, or you'd have been £360 lighter.
the genuine Bosch ones are less than £10 each for the Zafira A  :)
That's nice, bastid  ;D
I've got lots of dads  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2022, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2022, 19:39:35
Changed 3 glow plugs on the Battlebus, then treated it to an oil change.

After that, gave it a damn sound thrashing to test it.  Most enjoyable.


Notice there is a lot of people broken down over the past few days, wonder why that is?

They've run out of fuel because they can't afford to fill up anymore?  ???  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 21:03:58
Took the newly rebuilt and now insured french contraption for a drive this morning and all was well.
Drove it to work this evening and engine bay as dry as a bone when I got here, so it looks like its back to full working order - for the moment.  ::)
Shall fill it with diesel tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 March 2022, 21:10:58
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 21:03:58
Took the newly rebuilt and now insured french contraption for a drive this morning and all was well.
Drove it to work this evening and engine bay as dry as a bone when I got here, so it looks like its back to full working order - for the moment.  ::)
Shall fill it with diesel tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.  :)
Well done  :)
You'll double it's value with a tank of diesel though  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 21:35:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 21:03:58
Took the newly rebuilt and now insured french contraption for a drive this morning and all was well.
Drove it to work this evening and engine bay as dry as a bone when I got here, so it looks like its back to full working order - for the moment.  ::)
Shall fill it with diesel tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.  :)
Well done, Albs, I admire your perseverance  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 March 2022, 23:51:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 21:03:58
Took the newly rebuilt and now insured french contraption for a drive this morning and all was well.
Drove it to work this evening and engine bay as dry as a bone when I got here, so it looks like its back to full working order - for the moment.  ::)
Shall fill it with diesel tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.  :)
Just fill it a  third full, just in case. It might not last a full tank.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 March 2022, 13:16:03
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 March 2022, 23:51:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 21:03:58
Took the newly rebuilt and now insured french contraption for a drive this morning and all was well.
Drove it to work this evening and engine bay as dry as a bone when I got here, so it looks like its back to full working order - for the moment.  ::)
Shall fill it with diesel tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.  :)
Just fill it a  third full, just in case. It might not last a full tank.  ;)

Speaking of the mighty clit......I once had a test drive in a clit 172 Cup that was great fun and properly quick. :y

2003 car in a fetching shade of blue. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 March 2022, 15:28:58
Drove my granddaughters Clit home for her when she was at uni due to her having an illness. Must agree that it was a fun car to drive. Very nippy, build quality shite.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 March 2022, 17:24:40
Exciting stuff, I topped up the adblue with 10L after the 1500 mile warning popped up, so it should be just over half full now. Found it goes in quicker if you stick a knife through the air space in the container once it's tipped up.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 March 2022, 18:25:56
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 March 2022, 13:16:03
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 March 2022, 23:51:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 21:03:58
Took the newly rebuilt and now insured french contraption for a drive this morning and all was well.
Drove it to work this evening and engine bay as dry as a bone when I got here, so it looks like its back to full working order - for the moment.  ::)
Shall fill it with diesel tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.  :)
Just fill it a  third full, just in case. It might not last a full tank.  ;)

Speaking of the mighty clit......I once had a test drive in a clit 172 Cup that was great fun and properly quick. :y

2003 car in a fetching shade of blue. :y

A mate of mine had one. The wiring in the doors kept catching on fire. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2022, 18:55:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 March 2022, 20:19:03
Quote from: STEMO on 10 March 2022, 19:56:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2022, 19:39:35
Changed 3 glow plugs on the Battlebus, then treated it to an oil change.

After that, gave it a damn sound thrashing to test it.  Most enjoyable.


Notice there is a lot of people broken down over the past few days, wonder why that is?
Can't be the same glow plugs as my astra, then, or you'd have been £360 lighter.
the genuine Bosch ones are less than £10 each for the Zafira A  :)
I aint spending that much on it.  I think it was £10 for 3 for ACME shite glow plugs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2022, 18:57:30
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 11 March 2022, 18:25:56
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 March 2022, 13:16:03
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 March 2022, 23:51:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 March 2022, 21:03:58
Took the newly rebuilt and now insured french contraption for a drive this morning and all was well.
Drove it to work this evening and engine bay as dry as a bone when I got here, so it looks like its back to full working order - for the moment.  ::)
Shall fill it with diesel tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed.  :)
Just fill it a  third full, just in case. It might not last a full tank.  ;)

Speaking of the mighty clit......I once had a test drive in a clit 172 Cup that was great fun and properly quick. :y

2003 car in a fetching shade of blue. :y

A mate of mine had one. The wiring in the doors kept catching on fire. ;D
Mate of mine had one, also in that same blue.  A proper laugh on the rare occasions it was actually working (engine electrics)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 March 2022, 22:23:28
Crap, even though much newer, still  no match for my slightly modded Astra mk2 16v.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 12 March 2022, 12:04:04
Quote from: YZ250 on 11 March 2022, 17:24:40
Exciting stuff, I topped up the adblue with 10L after the 1500 mile warning popped up, so it should be just over half full now. Found it goes in quicker if you stick a knife through the air space in the container once it's tipped up.  ;D

 Fill up using the adblue pump on the HGV pumps, it's about £1.00ppl cheaper
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 March 2022, 16:08:45
Took one of the tail lights of the Big Black Pussy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 March 2022, 19:48:27
Fitted a new upper front steady bar bush to step daughters C70 and a new rear screen wash pump to my V70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 March 2022, 20:03:22
Droplinks and new slider pins on the sons IS200.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2022, 20:21:33
tripped over the new discs and pads for Deb's MOT work. I'll fit them tomorrow.
Collected my welder -which we've been using on a friend's kitcar project - so I can fit the new exhaust flexi when it arrives.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2022, 19:40:42
Fitted the new ABS sensor to the V70, but the light came back on.  >:(  See ABS Light thread for details.

Swapped the Mondeo's tyres front to back, back to front as they were originally, after I swapped them last week to see if my droning noise was from the tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 March 2022, 22:36:17
Dropped the Mondeo off at the local garage who fitted a new nearside rear wheel bearing.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 March 2022, 08:24:31
Immobiliser stopping me starting my master van been dodgy for weeks, this is going to be fun🙁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2022, 08:35:33
Have you adjusted the steering wheel recently?

Might be as stupid as a pinched wire ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 23 March 2022, 11:13:41
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 March 2022, 08:24:31
Immobiliser stopping me starting my master van been dodgy for weeks, this is going to be fun🙁

On older Renaults if you disconnected battery then switched ignition on, reconnect the battery while still switched on and you could start them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2022, 13:33:07
Took it in for an airbag recall and got a free health check...

Only two things they found wrong were the headlight washers not working and the gearbox sump pan is corroded and weeping, but because they aren't money grabbing sods, they have said they will fit a new one for no extra labour as part of the gearbox service...

And just to cheer James up, they tried to suggest that one of my month old tyres had a mm less tread than the other three :D

Got the gearbox service down to £200 if I supply the parts and I may get them to Mot it whilst they're at it...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 March 2022, 17:28:10
Fixed it was the induction ring around the ignition barrel, easy fix  for a change😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2022, 22:07:35
Fixed the headlight washers, so just the handbrake to tweak and it will be MoT ready.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 23 March 2022, 23:17:24
New Bilstein B4's fitted and full tracking/ alignment  carried out on the Omega .
NCT ( MOT ) booked, should be OK as it's done a whopping 504 miles since last test .....

Must use it a bit more this year .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2022, 16:36:58
Washed the Omega and the Boxster. Now have half a bucket of the Sahara desert in my rinse bucket.  ::)
Hoping to change the steering idler and front ARB bushes (for polys) tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 March 2022, 22:16:56
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2022, 16:36:58
Washed the Omega and the Boxster. Now have half a bucket of the Sahara desert in my rinse bucket.  ::)
Hoping to change the steering idler and front ARB bushes (for polys) tomorrow.
If you need more sand for your bucket , pop and wash my Onega  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2022, 23:14:24
I will pop up in the morning.  :y :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 09:46:43
Put the clocks forward in both of them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 March 2022, 13:44:17
Quote from: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 09:46:43
Put the clocks forward in both of them.

I always thought it was quite cool that the Omega did that for you.  8)

I haven't had a car since that does that.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 March 2022, 13:55:37
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 March 2022, 13:44:17
Quote from: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 09:46:43
Put the clocks forward in both of them.

I always thought it was quite cool that the Omega did that for you.  8)

I haven't had a car since that does that.  :-\
Surprisingly, my Vectra does.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 March 2022, 14:43:37
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 March 2022, 13:55:37
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 March 2022, 13:44:17
Quote from: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 09:46:43
Put the clocks forward in both of them.

I always thought it was quite cool that the Omega did that for you.  8)

I haven't had a car since that does that.  :-\
Surprisingly, my Vectra does.
My astra had corrected itself within 30 seconds of starting up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 15:07:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 March 2022, 13:44:17
Quote from: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 09:46:43
Put the clocks forward in both of them.

I always thought it was quite cool that the Omega did that for you.  8)

I haven't had a car since that does that.  :-\
. 


Me too seems strange that they don't adjust automatically, the Merc I had was a pain in the arse to alter the clock so I just left it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 March 2022, 15:11:11
Quote from: STEMO on 27 March 2022, 14:43:37
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 March 2022, 13:55:37
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 March 2022, 13:44:17
Quote from: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 09:46:43
Put the clocks forward in both of them.

I always thought it was quite cool that the Omega did that for you.  8)

I haven't had a car since that does that.  :-\
Surprisingly, my Vectra does.
My astra had corrected itself within 30 seconds of starting up.
But my humble and derided by some 1.8 Vectra is now 14 years old.  :D Exits left, tugging forelock.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 March 2022, 18:35:28
Went to adjust the clock in the Alabama Mumsybus only to find that had set itself.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 March 2022, 19:21:06
I didn't adjust the clock on my Omega
I'm a builder , I'll just be an hour later than the usual 'late' for 6 months  :D

Tried ordering various parts from Eurocarshyte ,the payment won't complete the order with paypal or 2 debit cards  >:(
I assume if i go in store tomorrow the discount code won't work and they will expect me to pay sucker prices  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 March 2022, 15:52:52
Poly bushes in the front anti roll bar. New GM steering idler. Cleaned up some surface rust on front chassis leg and gave it a coat of Hydrate 80. Removed n/s/f disc to try and clean up the inside surface corrosion.
Had to stop there as I have to go to work.
Not a bad few hours work though by my standards - i.e. half crippled 62 year old.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 28 March 2022, 17:10:30
Quote from: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 15:07:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 27 March 2022, 13:44:17
Quote from: Rangie on 27 March 2022, 09:46:43
Put the clocks forward in both of them.

I always thought it was quite cool that the Omega did that for you.  8)

I haven't had a car since that does that.  :-\
. 


Me too seems strange that they don't adjust automatically, the Merc I had was a pain in the arse to alter the clock so I just left it.

My ML will alter the clock by itself - I've not driven it yet so not looked - but I had to find a menu & tick a box to tell it to alter the time between GMT & BST. IIRC on the Omega & other Vauxhalls you had to tell then NOT to alter the time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 March 2022, 19:12:13
My Tardis is always changing the bloody time on its own, I never know what time it’s be going to be when I get out or where the hell I am🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 March 2022, 19:46:00
Normally, if you have a radio that has RDS on it, it gets the signal from the RDS input which has the time so automatically does it. Tha is what I was told by a VX tech
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 28 March 2022, 20:07:59
Quote from: Keith ABS on 28 March 2022, 19:46:00
Normally, if you have a radio that has RDS on it, it gets the signal from the RDS input which has the time so automatically does it. Tha is what I was told by a VX tech


Mk1 Mondeos, and other Fords, of nearly thirty years ago did it. Modern ones don't.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 March 2022, 20:12:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 March 2022, 19:21:06


Tried ordering various parts from Eurocarshyte ,the payment won't complete the order with paypal or 2 debit cards  >:(
I assume if i go in store tomorrow the discount code won't work and they will expect me to pay sucker prices  :-\

Finally resolved , sort of
I spoke to them and if you pay in store then you have to pay sucker prices with no discount  >:(
they said keep trying to order online  ,it's because the website is busy  ::)
I tried again a few times ,with 3 different debit cards and another paypal payment , no joy  >:(

I then modified the order, removed delivery ,changed to "click and collect" and the order went through with confirmation email strait away   :)

why did I bother ordering from them  :-\
because ....

2 x KYB Shock Absorber (Rear) 635720142 Vauxhall Omega 2.6 saloon 2003  £34.98  :o
2 oil filters ,
2 Bosch Cabin Filter ,
1 set amtech 5pc Screw Extractor Set

total £49.03
minus the discount
total was £31.41 INC vat    :)



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2022, 20:21:48
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2022, 20:12:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 March 2022, 19:21:06


Tried ordering various parts from Eurocarshyte ,the payment won't complete the order with paypal or 2 debit cards  >:(
I assume if i go in store tomorrow the discount code won't work and they will expect me to pay sucker prices  :-\

Finally resolved , sort of
I spoke to them and if you pay in store then you have to pay sucker prices with no discount  >:(
they said keep trying to order online  ,it's because the website is busy  ::)
I tried again a few times ,with 3 different debit cards and another paypal payment , no joy  >:(

I then modified the order, removed delivery ,changed to "click and collect" and the order went through with confirmation email strait away   :)

why did I bother ordering from them  :-\
because ....

2 x KYB Shock Absorber (Rear) 635720142 Vauxhall Omega 2.6 saloon 2003  £34.98  :o
2 oil filters ,
2 Bosch Cabin Filter ,
1 set amtech 5pc Screw Extractor Set

total £49.03
minus the discount
total was £31.41 INC vat    :)
That's great, Dave. I'll get you to collect some bits for me and, when I come to yours to pick them up, you might as well fit them while I'm there  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 March 2022, 20:26:21
Yeah me too :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2022, 20:30:43
Quote from: Raeturbo on 28 March 2022, 20:26:21
Yeah me too :y
We could go at the same time, Rae, and have a natter and a bacon butty while Dave cracks on  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 March 2022, 20:33:45
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2022, 20:21:48

That's great, Dave. I'll get you to collect some bits for me and, when I come to yours to pick them up, you might as well fit them while I'm there  :)
Quote from: Raeturbo on 28 March 2022, 20:26:21
Yeah me too :y

 ;D
I won't be re-ordering anytime soon  :P

and ....
I just ate the last of the bacon   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2022, 20:36:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2022, 20:33:45
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2022, 20:21:48

That's great, Dave. I'll get you to collect some bits for me and, when I come to yours to pick them up, you might as well fit them while I'm there  :)
Quote from: Raeturbo on 28 March 2022, 20:26:21
Yeah me too :y

 ;D
I won't be re-ordering anytime soon  :P

and ....
I just ate the last of the bacon   ;D
Pop into the supermarket on your way back from Eurocraparts, you unsociable bastard.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 March 2022, 20:37:39
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2022, 20:36:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 March 2022, 20:33:45
Quote from: STEMO on 28 March 2022, 20:21:48

That's great, Dave. I'll get you to collect some bits for me and, when I come to yours to pick them up, you might as well fit them while I'm there  :)
Quote from: Raeturbo on 28 March 2022, 20:26:21
Yeah me too :y

 ;D
I won't be re-ordering anytime soon  :P

and ....
I just ate the last of the bacon   ;D
Pop into the supermarket on your way back from Eurocraparts, you unsociable bastard.  ;D

 ;D   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 March 2022, 22:10:29
😂🤣😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2022, 09:24:14
Took it for a little jaunt up North for a week, and 1300 miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:07:53
Tried a genuine JLR keyfob case, as the cheap chinky egay one was shite.

No improvement ;D

So put the innards back into the huge, heavy, chunky one, with its rubbed off legends and peeling rubber. All good again now, apart from have to guess what the 5 buttons do.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:08:45
OH, and adjusted the clock on the bloody newest car I own.  Stupid thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:09:39
Not sure if I mentioned it, before I went on holibobs, changed 3 of the 4 glowplugs on the battlebus. And changed its oil.  It must have thought it was its birthday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 31 March 2022, 11:18:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:08:45
OH, and adjusted the clock on the bloody newest car I own.  Stupid thing.

Thanks for the reminder .... I need to change all 3 clocks in my Smart!  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 31 March 2022, 11:19:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:09:39
Not sure if I mentioned it, before I went on holibobs, changed 3 of the 4 glowplugs on the battlebus. And changed its oil.  It must have thought it was its birthday.

why did you only do 3?  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 March 2022, 11:27:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:09:39
Not sure if I mentioned it, before I went on holibobs, changed 3 of the 4 glowplugs on the battlebus. And changed its oil.  It must have thought it was its birthday.
You'll make it sick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 March 2022, 11:45:55
Just brought the Subaru home after new timing belt water pump etc + full service plugs & all oils including gearbox £714, intend running it for another 3 years at least, but you never know..😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:49:19
Quote from: Andy B on 31 March 2022, 11:19:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:09:39
Not sure if I mentioned it, before I went on holibobs, changed 3 of the 4 glowplugs on the battlebus. And changed its oil.  It must have thought it was its birthday.

why did you only do 3?  :-\ ;D
It wasn't it's birthday.  So it should be grateful for what it gets.


One of them is never coming out, it started to shear last time I changed them, so I knew it was pointless buying 4 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:52:15
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2022, 11:27:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:09:39
Not sure if I mentioned it, before I went on holibobs, changed 3 of the 4 glowplugs on the battlebus. And changed its oil.  It must have thought it was its birthday.
You'll make it sick.
Doubt it, as no matter what I do to that thing, its indestructible.

Its a constant shit to start. But it always does start. And keep going.  At this rate, due to the amount of use it gets, I'll be calling in on that DTM fella to get him to clean out the intakes again.  I know how much he loved doing that job last time.  I'm sure he muttered something along the lines of "I can't wait to do that again" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 31 March 2022, 15:45:06
Just ordered an electric die grinder so I can fine grind the welding on the front wings of the Austin , have some twist  lock 3M discs . Have air powered ones but my asthmatic compressor can't keep up ,  spent the last 2 weeks making them fit and repairing the patches I did 40 + years ago .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 March 2022, 16:06:40
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:52:15
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2022, 11:27:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:09:39
Not sure if I mentioned it, before I went on holibobs, changed 3 of the 4 glowplugs on the battlebus. And changed its oil.  It must have thought it was its birthday.
You'll make it sick.
Doubt it, as no matter what I do to that thing, its indestructible.

Its a constant shit to start. But it always does start. And keep going.  At this rate, due to the amount of use it gets, I'll be calling in on that DTM fella to get him to clean out the intakes again.  I know how much he loved doing that job last time.  I'm sure he muttered something along the lines of "I can't wait to do that again" ;D


Could be worse, like a 1.0l Ecoboom that's now 10 years old. So the timing belt is due. Yet another reason to detest the thing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2022, 17:04:41
Took the Alabama Mumsybus in for a pre MoT once over. All good so going in on Monday for the actual test.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 March 2022, 17:11:08
Confirmed to continue insurance with LV on the Subaru £203 a few quid less than last year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 31 March 2022, 18:39:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:49:19
....


One of them is never coming out, it started to shear last time I changed them, so I knew it was pointless buying 4 ;D

I managed to shear one on my R Class when I replaced them .... they're very very easily sheared - even using a 1/4" drive socket
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2022, 18:58:35
Quote from: Andy B on 31 March 2022, 18:39:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 March 2022, 11:49:19
....


One of them is never coming out, it started to shear last time I changed them, so I knew it was pointless buying 4 ;D

I managed to shear one on my R Class when I replaced them .... they're very very easily sheared - even using a 1/4" drive socket
I shall look forward to that... Will probably swap out the leak off pipes at the same time, but definitely a job for a warmer day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17
Must be that time of year  :P
I just got 4 glow plugs for the Zaf A £4 each
new aux belt and tensioner £30 ,been putting that off for about 2 years  :D

I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 31 March 2022, 19:29:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 March 2022, 18:58:35
....
I shall look forward to that...  ....

You need a hot engine to give yourself at least half a chance. I just farmed it out then to someone else after I'd broken one
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 March 2022, 21:04:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17
Must be that time of year  :P
I just got 4 glow plugs for the Zaf A £4 each
new aux belt and tensioner £30 ,been putting that off for about 2 years  :D

I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)
That wasn't hard  ;D

http://martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 21:19:49
Quote from: STEMO on 31 March 2022, 21:04:26
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17


I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)
That wasn't hard  ;D

http://martinimber.co.uk/keyfob.htm

 :) Thanks uncle Stemo  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 March 2022, 21:42:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17
I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)

I'm sure your more than capable of soldering few switches and replacing a cover yourself? Plenty of repair kits on ebay etc.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 March 2022, 22:05:40
Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 March 2022, 21:42:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17
I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)

I'm sure your more than capable of soldering few switches and replacing a cover yourself? Plenty of repair kits on ebay etc.

Nah he's a builder with hands like shovels and fingers like Cumberland sausages, so a bit delicate for our Dave!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 31 March 2022, 23:08:10
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17
Must be that time of year  :P
I just got 4 glow plugs for the Zaf A £4 each
new aux belt and tensioner £30 ,been putting that off for about 2 years  :D

I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)


I've a working 2 button Omega remote, chip and key that you're welcome to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 04:45:57

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)


Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 March 2022, 21:42:56
I'm sure your more than capable of soldering few switches and replacing a cover yourself? Plenty of repair kits on ebay etc.
I could try ,but tiny precision work is not my forte .I need buttons replacing & soldering ,I've got spare good original covers .
I'd rather farm out the work to someone who is good at it ,than risk ruining my spare fobs and have to re-program others.
Martin has email me back and still does repairs  :)

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 March 2022, 22:05:40
Nah he's a builder with hands like shovels and fingers like Cumberland sausages, so a bit delicate for our Dave!  :P  ;D
" Many a true word spoken in jest "
I do have "hands like shovels and fingers like FAT Cumberland sausages"  :D

Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2022, 23:08:10

I've a working 2 button Omega remote, chip and key that you're welcome to.
Thank you Nick for the kind offer ,
but i have spare un-programmed 3 button fobs with transponders for my Omega
I'm just looking at fixing my original spare programmed key  :y
I'm sure someone with an estate would gladly pay you for a 2 button fob , such items must be thin on the ground  :-\
but again thanks for the offer  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 10:41:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17
Must be that time of year  :P
I just got 4 glow plugs for the Zaf A £4 each
new aux belt and tensioner £30 ,been putting that off for about 2 years  :D

I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)
Euroshite Glow Plugs by any chance? Mine we £3.something, under a tenner for the 3.

I suppose I should consider the aux belt on the battlebus, as I've not even looked at it in the 8yrs I've had it ;D


If you have a carpass and ever need keys programming, I still owe you a favour ;).  Strangely enough, I had to repair one of my 2 button battlebus keys a few weeks ago - normally the 2 button ones are indesctructable aside from the battery connector coming adrift due to heavy handed battery changes.


For those repairing battery connectors in GM fobs, remove battery connector completely, solder an off-cut piece of wire from the leg of a resistor or capacitor to the broken leg of the holder, then refit.  Add a bit of mechanical strength by putting a dollop of general purpose glue to hold battery holder to PCB.  3 button switches are dead easy as well, but do them in time before you knacker the case rubber, as all chinky ebay cases have rubber thats too hard.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 April 2022, 14:00:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 04:45:57

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)


Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 March 2022, 21:42:56
I'm sure your more than capable of soldering few switches and replacing a cover yourself? Plenty of repair kits on ebay etc.
I could try ,but tiny precision work is not my forte .I need buttons replacing & soldering ,I've got spare good original covers .
I'd rather farm out the work to someone who is good at it ,than risk ruining my spare fobs and have to re-program others.
Martin has email me back and still does repairs  :)

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 March 2022, 22:05:40
Nah he's a builder with hands like shovels and fingers like Cumberland sausages, so a bit delicate for our Dave!  :P  ;D
" Many a true word spoken in jest "
I do have "hands like shovels and fingers like FAT Cumberland sausages"  :D

Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2022, 23:08:10

I've a working 2 button Omega remote, chip and key that you're welcome to.
Thank you Nick for the kind offer ,
but i have spare un-programmed 3 button fobs with transponders for my Omega
I'm just looking at fixing my original spare programmed key  :y
I'm sure someone with an estate would gladly pay you for a 2 button fob , such items must be thin on the ground  :-\
but again thanks for the offer  :y
                 Yes indeed they would, I’ll gladly pay for it please send me details Nick👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 01 April 2022, 14:31:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 April 2022, 14:00:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 04:45:57

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)


Quote from: VXL V6 on 31 March 2022, 21:42:56
I'm sure your more than capable of soldering few switches and replacing a cover yourself? Plenty of repair kits on ebay etc.
I could try ,but tiny precision work is not my forte .I need buttons replacing & soldering ,I've got spare good original covers .
I'd rather farm out the work to someone who is good at it ,than risk ruining my spare fobs and have to re-program others.
Martin has email me back and still does repairs  :)

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 March 2022, 22:05:40
Nah he's a builder with hands like shovels and fingers like Cumberland sausages, so a bit delicate for our Dave!  :P ;D
" Many a true word spoken in jest "
I do have "hands like shovels and fingers like FAT Cumberland sausages"  :D

Quote from: Nick W on 31 March 2022, 23:08:10

I've a working 2 button Omega remote, chip and key that you're welcome to.
Thank you Nick for the kind offer ,
but i have spare un-programmed 3 button fobs with transponders for my Omega
I'm just looking at fixing my original spare programmed key  :y
I'm sure someone with an estate would gladly pay you for a 2 button fob , such items must be thin on the ground  :-\
but again thanks for the offer  :y
                 Yes indeed they would, I’ll gladly pay for it please send me details Nick👍


PM me your address, and I'll post it to you
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 14:49:36

Quote from: dave the builder on 31 March 2022, 19:22:17
Must be that time of year  :P
I just got 4 glow plugs for the Zaf A £4 each
new aux belt and tensioner £30 ,been putting that off for about 2 years  :D

I need to get 1 zafira 2 button key plus 1 Omega 3 button key repaired (buttons u/s) 

Does Martin Imber still repair fobs ? can anyone please PM me his contact if so TIA  :)
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 10:41:13
Euroshite Glow Plugs by any chance? Mine we £3.something, under a tenner for the 3.
No, I didn't even look on Eurocarshyte for them  :-[
Genuine Berlt Glow Plugs ,from that online market place  :-X

Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 10:41:13
I suppose I should consider the aux belt on the battlebus, as I've not even looked at it in the 8yrs I've had it ;D
I'm just replacing it as the tensioner roller has a tick tick tick , so needs replacing and belt is unknown condition :-X
your engine is slightly different to mine IIRC ,so not sure this tensioner  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401573307454?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649)fits yours , or if the belt is the same length as the one I purchased.  :-\
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 10:41:13
If you have a carpass and ever need keys programming, I still owe you a favour ;).  Strangely enough, I had to repair one of my 2 button battlebus keys a few weeks ago - normally the 2 button ones are indesctructable aside from the battery connector coming adrift due to heavy handed battery changes.
Thanks Jamie  :)  but you don't owe me any favour ,the Zaf fan you collected was a spare spare ,as you saw   :-[ so would never been needed.   ;D
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 10:41:13
For those repairing battery connectors in GM fobs, remove battery connector completely, solder an off-cut piece of wire from the leg of a resistor or capacitor to the broken leg of the holder, then refit.  Add a bit of mechanical strength by putting a dollop of general purpose glue to hold battery holder to PCB.  3 button switches are dead easy as well, but do them in time before you knacker the case rubber, as all chinky ebay cases have rubber thats too hard.
good tips  :) but with my fat fingers ,I'm just sending them to Martin imber  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2022, 14:53:57
[quote/]
good tips  :) but with my fat fingers ,I'm just sending them to Martin imber  :D
[/quote]
Via the black hole that is Royal Mail? You'll never see them again  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 14:57:52
 .....I'm just sending them to Martin imber  :D
Quote from: STEMO on 01 April 2022, 14:53:57

Via the black hole that is Royal Mail? You'll never see them again  ;D
Royal fail recorded delivery  :)
so I will know when they've lost them  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 15:29:41
I ordered something from egay, and was stunned it arrived only 2 days late :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 15:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 15:29:41
I ordered something from egay, and was stunned it arrived only 2 days late :)
It should last 2 days longer before it breaks then  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 19:02:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 15:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 15:29:41
I ordered something from egay, and was stunned it arrived only 2 days late :)
It should last 2 days longer before it breaks then  :P
It did ;D

(well, not quite. A2 Stainless screws, they started to rust badly after a couple of days of getting wet)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 19:18:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 19:02:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 15:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 15:29:41
I ordered something from egay, and was stunned it arrived only 2 days late :)
It should last 2 days longer before it breaks then  :P
It did ;D

(well, not quite. A2 Stainless screws, they started to rust badly after a couple of days of getting wet)
It's hard to guarantee getting anything of of decent quality half the time ,
a 99p ebay item can also be sold for £10 in a shop
most stuff is made in China these days ,to a cost and minimal quality control   :(
epoxy over the bolts  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 April 2022, 19:39:51
Finished the inner wing and now started on the OS chassis rail repairs. I feel like it's finally coming together with the MIG and I'm glad I started with the hidden bits!

Yet again without Addy's teaching I wouldn't have achieved anything other than a mild bout of pubic hair immolation.

Oh... No... I did achieve that too, last week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2022, 19:44:52
Went to look at a BMW 2 series active tourer.

Then came home, without it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2022, 20:07:09
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 April 2022, 19:39:51
Finished the inner wing and now started on the OS chassis rail repairs. I feel like it's finally coming together with the MIG and I'm glad I started with the hidden bits!

Yet again without Addy's teaching I wouldn't have achieved anything other than a mild bout of pubic hair immolation.

Oh... No... I did achieve that too, last week.
Smelly, innit?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 April 2022, 21:30:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 19:02:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 15:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 15:29:41
I ordered something from egay, and was stunned it arrived only 2 days late :)
It should last 2 days longer before it breaks then  :P
It did ;D

(well, not quite. A2 Stainless screws, they started to rust badly after a couple of days of getting wet)

 This is where I use to get all my stainless fasteners from, for using on the Trucks, they supply offshore industry so everything is quality, not chinqy carp.
 https://www.grampianfasteners.com/  (https://www.grampianfasteners.com/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 April 2022, 22:55:53
Quote from: STEMO on 01 April 2022, 19:44:52
Went to look at a BMW 2 series active tourer.

Then came home, without it.

A wise decision I think.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2022, 00:54:56
They're a bit 'meh' but the top end ones are hybridesque with an electric driven rear axle to bolster the wwd chassis iirc. An alternative choice to the Golf+/Touran/Merc B Class/Meriva/B Max.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2022, 09:15:28
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 19:18:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 19:02:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 15:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 15:29:41
I ordered something from egay, and was stunned it arrived only 2 days late :)
It should last 2 days longer before it breaks then  :P
It did ;D

(well, not quite. A2 Stainless screws, they started to rust badly after a couple of days of getting wet)
It's hard to guarantee getting anything of of decent quality half the time ,
a 99p ebay item can also be sold for £10 in a shop
most stuff is made in China these days ,to a cost and minimal quality control   :(
epoxy over the bolts  :-\
Or don't drive RC cars along the wet bits on a beach.

Can't grumble, as A2 probably isn't up to that sort of water.  That said, the ones I got from a local-ish fastener place faired much better  :-\.  My biggest gripe is where one of the egay ones rusted badly, it has sheared on removal (from a plastic gearbox case), so now having to replace said case.  That is in less than a week from its first encounter with the sea.


The whole experiment has highlighted the non stainless screws I missed last time I rebuilt the thing ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 April 2022, 09:16:43
Quote from: biggriffin on 01 April 2022, 21:30:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 19:02:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 01 April 2022, 15:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 April 2022, 15:29:41
I ordered something from egay, and was stunned it arrived only 2 days late :)
It should last 2 days longer before it breaks then  :P
It did ;D

(well, not quite. A2 Stainless screws, they started to rust badly after a couple of days of getting wet)

 This is where I use to get all my stainless fasteners from, for using on the Trucks, they supply offshore industry so everything is quality, not chinqy carp.
 https://www.grampianfasteners.com/  (https://www.grampianfasteners.com/)
Thanks :), though it looks like they don't really do many if the sizes in the types I require.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2022, 22:05:43
Retrofitted rear seat entertainment to the Alabama Mumsybus with a slight twist. Have added Chromecast to it so that it is now connected to this decade via an Hdmi to Rca converter.

But all genuine bits, so it looks as it would had it been delivered from the factory and works as intended. The WiFi wiring is all pretty well hidden, but I need to explore alternatives to the current 12v socket for it to be 100% currently have to unplug it in order to close the ashtray lid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 April 2022, 07:12:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 April 2022, 22:05:43
Retrofitted rear seat entertainment to the Alabama Mumsybus with a slight twist. Have added Chromecast to it so that it is now connected to this decade via an Hdmi to Rca converter.

But all genuine bits, so it looks as it would had it been delivered from the factory and works as intended. The WiFi wiring is all pretty well hidden, but I need to explore alternatives to the current 12v socket for it to be 100% currently have to unplug it in order to close the ashtray lid.

12v to USB plugs are a couple of quid on eBay if thats any use... Or 12-5v transformers as well. My 190E is probably the only one with fitted phone chargers!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 April 2022, 11:19:13
Had thought about hard wiring a connection to the rear socket/fuse box, but currently using one of theses...

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9487538 (significantly cheaper at Tescos) with an older ex TomTom 12v USB plug which sticks out almost an inch, so need a shallower plug along with a much shorter cable fo charging my phone (a 1metre lead is excessive for the car ::))

Only had to notch two bits of trim, neither visible, to run the centre console wiring so the only visible stuff is in the ashtray and where the aux feeds to the cars media interface, which the stuck in the glove box, so no option but to run it out past the door. But in spite of this, there's only an inch or so visible there 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 April 2022, 14:20:00
You have to be careful about using USB hubs if they are not powered DG
whilst all the gubbins you plug in may 'work' they may be funning under voltage etc
which can throw faults or strange behaviour  :P
maybe you should consider dedicated PSUs transformers etc ,hidden ,if you haven't thought about that already  :-\ 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 April 2022, 14:36:56
Only thing I did yesterday was to remove the o/s disc and clean up the inside face to match the n/s one I did a few days ago.
Is there a way of stopping / preventing / lessening the inside face of Omega discs corroding ?
They are Brembo discs, 18 months old and had approx 5000 miles of use, yet are being ruined, by the outer third (approx.) of the inner face corroding.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 April 2022, 16:31:47
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 April 2022, 14:36:56
Only thing I did yesterday was to remove the o/s disc and clean up the inside face to match the n/s one I did a few days ago.
Is there a way of stopping / preventing / lessening the inside face of Omega discs corroding ?
They are Brembo discs, 18 months old and had approx 5000 miles of use, yet are being ruined, by the outer third (approx.) of the inner face corroding.  :(

There was mwntion before of painting the outer edges and into the fins with some vht paint. Whether that will stop the faces going I do not know.

Or Bilt Hamber do a product called AtomMac designed for detailers. I think you spray it over the wheels at some point during the wash process and it stops the surfve corrosion. Might be worth a look  I've never used it myself.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 April 2022, 16:33:57
Today is a momentous day. I have finished the metalwork of the ex plod. There has been swearong. There has been vigorous angry grinding. There has been a significant amount of percussive moulding. But its there. It is far from perfect but as the saying goes, a grinder and some paint makes me the welder that I ain't...

Now to clean up and celebrate with Guru Addy, I keep banging the drum but by Christ without him I wouldn't be at this point
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 April 2022, 16:42:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 03 April 2022, 14:20:00
You have to be careful about using USB hubs if they are not powered DG
whilst all the gubbins you plug in may 'work' they may be funning under voltage etc
which can throw faults or strange behaviour  :P
maybe you should consider dedicated PSUs transformers etc ,hidden ,if you haven't thought about that already  :-\
Currently all it powers are an Hdmi converter and the Chromecast, neither of which are power hungry, and it stands to reason that the hub is powered by virtue of being plugged in  ???

I have a twin fast charge socket coming as an alternative as I don't think the Tom Tom one is particularly brilliant with changing the the phone, (it's just a convenient left over from when dinosaurs ruled the world)  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 April 2022, 18:04:23
Driven the Range Rover to Kent to collect a Camaro my mate has bought , brought back on trailer as it has a gearbox fault he's worked on them before reckons an easy fix for him, steak meal for SWMBO & myself on him later in the week..😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:09:45
Failed to locate the fault on an Astra-H headlight that apparently has never worked.  Despite finding a cut wire.

Next step is to work out how the underhood electrics module comes out, so I can do a continuity check.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:12:40
Also, secured the gearboxes to the chassis, mounted the electrics, fitted the braces, track rods, steering linkages, battery trays, motor and fans, and then testing it all works.

Obviously, this was in 1/8th scale, so could be done in the comfort of the bench :)

Never found a reason for it to stop working following its dunking in the North Sea, which is a bit annoying.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:39:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:09:45
Failed to locate the fault on an Astra-H headlight that apparently has never worked.  Despite finding a cut wire.

Next step is to work out how the underhood electrics module comes out, so I can do a continuity check.
Take that back - left owner to check every inch of loom between light and UEC, and a damaged loom has been discovered :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 April 2022, 18:11:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:39:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:09:45
Failed to locate the fault on an Astra-H headlight that apparently has never worked.  Despite finding a cut wire.

Next step is to work out how the underhood electrics module comes out, so I can do a continuity check.
Take that back - left owner to check every inch of loom between light and UEC, and a damaged loom has been discovered :)
Ex Plod?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2022, 18:38:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 April 2022, 18:11:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:39:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2022, 18:09:45
Failed to locate the fault on an Astra-H headlight that apparently has never worked.  Despite finding a cut wire.

Next step is to work out how the underhood electrics module comes out, so I can do a continuity check.
Take that back - left owner to check every inch of loom between light and UEC, and a damaged loom has been discovered :)
Ex Plod?
Nope
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2022, 02:09:46
Alabama Mumsybus MoTd for the next 13 months.

Next job will be sorting the gearbox sump/fluid filter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2022, 13:30:54
Connected it back up to the mains, due to lack of use, itself due to lack of dirty diesel around these parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 April 2022, 16:46:34
Took SWMBO to Newmarket this afternoon so she could have a wander around the shops. Go to smaller places now as she needs to use a rollator. I had an amble up to the Tesco Extra which is out of town. Filling station completely closed. Was going to clean the Vectra, but a complete waste of time until all the blossom has blown has off next doors tree. Looks like it's covered in confetti which has stuck like shit to a blanket. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 17:28:03
Not allowed to do any car work until Monday.
Son is getting married on Sunday, and apparently hands and finger nails ingrained with oil doesnt look good on Wedding pics.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2022, 17:33:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 17:28:03
Not allowed to do any car work until Monday.
Son is getting married on Sunday, and apparently hands and finger nails ingrained with oil doesnt look good on Wedding pics.  ::)
And real men can't wear gloves  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 18:58:35
Tried wearing them but tear them to shreds in two minutes max.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 April 2022, 19:30:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 17:28:03
Not allowed to do any car work until Monday.
Son is getting married on Sunday, and apparently hands and finger nails ingrained with oil doesnt look good on Wedding pics. ::)

Just stick your hands in your pockets!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 19:45:31
Probably will anyway. I will be bored sh1tless from start to finish.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 April 2022, 20:59:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 19:45:31
Probably will anyway. I will be bored sh1tless from start to finish.  ::)

I've always had a phobia about weddings.  Horrendously expensive things and as you say, dull as dishwater.  ::)

Unless the bride gets caught shagging the photographer or something!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 01:26:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 06 April 2022, 20:59:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 April 2022, 19:45:31
Probably will anyway. I will be bored sh1tless from start to finish.  ::)
At which point you probably won't want to be the groom...

I've always had a phobia about weddings.  Horrendously expensive things and as you say, dull as dishwater.  ::)

Unless the bride gets caught shagging the photographer or something!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:24:51
Quote from: ronnyd on 06 April 2022, 16:46:34
Took SWMBO to Newmarket this afternoon so she could have a wander around the shops.
I went there a couple of weeks back, took mum out for mothers day :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:25:15
Still no dirty diesel here :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 20:30:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:25:15
Still no dirty diesel here :(
They're sending it all up north, loads here  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:46:19
Quote from: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 20:30:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:25:15
Still no dirty diesel here :(
They're sending it all up north, loads here  :)
When I drove past Barnsleyfield a couple of weeks ago, fuel was readily available.  I noticed every car was a Kia as well.  What a tight thrifty lot you all are ;D

Not realising there was a shortage this way, I just chucked in £40 in Berwick to get home.  Now I've just about used all that. Wish I'd filled the bugger up there ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 20:58:52
I've taken to filling up at 3/4 rather than light on. Putting £40 a time in feels better than £150... And I know that if I need to get somewhere I have the fuel to do it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 April 2022, 21:24:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 20:58:52
I've taken to filling up at 3/4 rather than light on. Putting £40 a time in feels better than £150... And I know that if I need to get somewhere I have the fuel to do it.

Ouch! £150 a fill used to be the preserve of range rover owners.

We've been giving the milk float some serious hammer. Despite the energy price increase it still knocks the piston cars into a cocked hat.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 April 2022, 21:28:37
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 April 2022, 21:24:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 20:58:52
I've taken to filling up at 3/4 rather than light on. Putting £40 a time in feels better than £150... And I know that if I need to get somewhere I have the fuel to do it.

Ouch! £150 a fill used to be the preserve of range rover owners.

We've been giving the milk float some serious hammer. Despite the energy price increase it still knocks the piston cars into a cocked hat.
The last time I put fuel in my ML was at Costco the other week. It was just about empty, the £99 limit at the pump just filled it to 3/4 of a tank.  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 21:44:06
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 April 2022, 21:24:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 20:58:52
I've taken to filling up at 3/4 rather than light on. Putting £40 a time in feels better than £150... And I know that if I need to get somewhere I have the fuel to do it.

Ouch! £150 a fill used to be the preserve of range rover owners.

We've been giving the milk float some serious hammer. Despite the energy price increase it still knocks the piston cars into a cocked hat.
It needs to be £200 a tank to make an EV affordable, assuming cheap electric to fill it, but that completely ignores the range issue. Just enough to get from the house to work and back simply won't do. And it needs to be £300 a tank to justify the entry cost of an EV with anything like a 300 mile range.

The other elephant in the EV lounge is usable charge range... ie that window between 20 and 80% to keep the battery happy. An effective capacity of 60% brings the range down to sub 200 miles, which is unacceptable for a £50k plus purchase.

A hybrid is a much more viable proposition.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 April 2022, 21:58:04
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 April 2022, 21:24:07
……….
Ouch! £150 a fill used to be the preserve of range rover owners.
………..

I was thinking that yesterday as I filled the Audi up and watched it sail up to £115. At current diesel prices mine will hold just over £130 from empty.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 22:08:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:46:19
Quote from: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 20:30:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:25:15
Still no dirty diesel here :(
They're sending it all up north, loads here  :)
When I drove past Barnsleyfield a couple of weeks ago, fuel was readily available.  I noticed every car was a Kia as well.  What a tight thrifty lot you all are ;D

Not realising there was a shortage this way, I just chucked in £40 in Berwick to get home.  Now I've just about used all that. Wish I'd filled the bugger up there ;D
Yes, an inordinate amount of Kias and Hyundais. Also a lot of diesels, no one wants to get less than 50mpg.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2022, 08:57:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 20:58:52
I've taken to filling up at 3/4 rather than light on. Putting £40 a time in feels better than £150... And I know that if I need to get somewhere I have the fuel to do it.
I would always normally fill (or £99, if thats all they let me have), but it was already carrying an awful lot of weight, so I filled it with enough to get home (plus a good margin, so I didn't have to stop).

I concur that putting small amounts in is a bit pointless for most, but guess if you normally use so little than £40 will last a month, there may be efficiency savings from not lugging 100kg of fuel around.  Though if £40 lasts a month, maybe a milk float is a viable option.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2022, 08:58:41
Quote from: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 22:08:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:46:19
Quote from: STEMO on 07 April 2022, 20:30:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 April 2022, 20:25:15
Still no dirty diesel here :(
They're sending it all up north, loads here  :)
When I drove past Barnsleyfield a couple of weeks ago, fuel was readily available.  I noticed every car was a Kia as well.  What a tight thrifty lot you all are ;D

Not realising there was a shortage this way, I just chucked in £40 in Berwick to get home.  Now I've just about used all that. Wish I'd filled the bugger up there ;D
Yes, an inordinate amount of Kias and Hyundais. Also a lot of diesels, no one wants to get less than 50mpg.  ;D
Is that why they were clogging up the A1 doing 35mph in the outside lane ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 April 2022, 09:32:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2022, 08:57:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2022, 20:58:52
I've taken to filling up at 3/4 rather than light on. Putting £40 a time in feels better than £150... And I know that if I need to get somewhere I have the fuel to do it.
I would always normally fill (or £99, if thats all they let me have), but it was already carrying an awful lot of weight, so I filled it with enough to get home (plus a good margin, so I didn't have to stop).

I concur that putting small amounts in is a bit pointless for most, but guess if you normally use so little than £40 will last a month, there may be efficiency savings from not lugging 100kg of fuel around.  Though if £40 lasts a month, maybe a milk float is a viable option.
That's the kicker. £40 of diesel equates to 100-150 miles, or more than a Leaf or ECorsa can manage... (for reference, my daily commute is a 52 mile round trip)

If you're only doing 150 miles a month, then I would question having need of a car of any fuel... Certainly paying the £20-25k either of the above cost, just to have them sat there makes even less sense.

As an aside, the car park I use has 20 EV/Hybrid spaces, but 0 chargers, rendering the whole debate moot.

As for worrying about the weight of the fuel, that's a waste of time and emotional energy... What you gain in economy from keeping the tank below a quarter is offset by constantly needing to fill up and there is potential for mechanical issues from constantly running low.

Whilst keeping the tank topped up is ostensibly the same, if I can't get fuel for a couple of days, that's much less of an issue than not being able to use the car because the light is on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2022, 10:58:23
Did a 35 mile round trip to pay BP 179.9p a litre for dirty diesel.

At least I have a good 500 miles now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 April 2022, 21:52:11
Got bored earlier so went out to find some unleaded. Supermarkets except Tesco coned off  and they had no diesel either. Got some at a local Esso for £163 pl. Tractor juice seems the biggest problem around here. Is it the same everywhere else?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 April 2022, 21:57:03
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 April 2022, 21:52:11
Got bored earlier so went out to find some unleaded. Supermarkets except Tesco coned off  and they had no diesel either. Got some at a local Esso for £163 pl. Tractor juice seems the biggest problem around here. Is it the same everywhere else?
No problems at all here and Mrs filled up in Bognor earlier today.
This is the problem down there, I think:
Essex Police make more arrests over fuel protests https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-61057986
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 April 2022, 22:19:14
Quote from: STEMO on 10 April 2022, 21:57:03
Quote from: ronnyd on 10 April 2022, 21:52:11
Got bored earlier so went out to find some unleaded. Supermarkets except Tesco coned off  and they had no diesel either. Got some at a local Esso for £163 pl. Tractor juice seems the biggest problem around here. Is it the same everywhere else?
No problems at all here and Mrs filled up in Bognor earlier today.
This is the problem down there, I think:
Essex Police make more arrests over fuel protests https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-61057986

According to that BBC report about the protest at Buncefield Oil Terminal in Hemel Hempstead, the Police were called at 0220 with reports of people blocking the entrance and they were cleared by 1200.  ::)

WTF were the Police doing?  Making them cuppas and ensuring they were warm and comfortable?  >:(

EDIT: That was a silly question because the answer is almost certainly YES!  ::)  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 April 2022, 11:19:35
Whatever happened to good old teargas? Can’t they at least make it uncomfortable for them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2022, 13:42:03
Breaches yuman rites, innit.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 April 2022, 16:38:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2022, 13:42:03
Breaches yuman rites, innit.  ::)
What about the human right of being able to procure food and income...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2022, 17:14:22
Thats the stuff of the silent majority, and we dont count.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 11 April 2022, 17:39:15
Stuck a new nearside mirror glass onto the V70 this morn,nothing exciting  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 April 2022, 18:28:42
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 April 2022, 17:14:22
Thats the stuff of the silent majority, and we dont count.
They do realise we outnumber them. ??? By some considerable margin...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 April 2022, 18:46:38
Declare a state of emergency and shoot the cûnts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 April 2022, 18:58:03
Quote from: STEMO on 11 April 2022, 18:46:38
Declare a state of emergency and shoot the cûnts.
That works too. Doesn't involve Parliament and a week of knobbing to appease the leftie idiotship.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2022, 19:10:41
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 April 2022, 11:19:35
Whatever happened to good old teargas? Can’t they at least make it uncomfortable for them
Its oppsing leftie liberals like you that mean the country is in this state >:(, the self-abusers will recover from teargas.

Bullets, mate, that's the answer.  And line up their parents and siblings as well.  Problem solved.

;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2022, 19:11:26
Oops, should have read the last page before posting.

Snap ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 April 2022, 19:23:43
 ;D

Meanwhile, in other news, retrofitted rear cup holders to the Alabama Mumsybus.

For some reason they were standard in Murica, and not even an option here ??? Easily resolved though as the centre console structure is the same both sides of the Pond.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 April 2022, 21:44:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 April 2022, 19:11:26
Oops, should have read the last page before posting.

Snap ;D
                Teargas first as foreplay.. you know what comes next mate, don’t mistake me for a softie :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 April 2022, 16:12:30
Lifted car. Moved axle stantds six inches. Lowered car. Finished underbodying the chassis on those four bits. A productive half hour for a post night shift zombie...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 April 2022, 18:47:05
Fitted a new rear brake caliper to the rear left side on the Mondeo.  :y

It was all going smoothly until right at the end when I was bleeding the brakes and managed to spill brake fluid everywhere!  >:(  ::)

There's always something.  ::)  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 April 2022, 18:54:01
Gave the RRS a good clean inside & out checked all fluids & tyre pressures everything in order, all set for the off to Sussex soon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 April 2022, 19:22:46
Dont have the energy for any proper work but did a couple of minor jobs on the Boxster to relieve the boredom.
Hoping to be able to do some proper spannering in the next few days, as it needs a few things doing for the MOT which has just run out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 April 2022, 07:42:54
Up early this morning for my first speed awareness course ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2022, 10:24:03
Quote from: henryd on 16 April 2022, 07:42:54
Up early this morning for my first speed awareness course ::)
You'll love it, Henry, it's very informative  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 April 2022, 11:35:34
Quote from: STEMO on 16 April 2022, 10:24:03
Quote from: henryd on 16 April 2022, 07:42:54
Up early this morning for my first speed awareness course ::)
You'll love it, Henry, it's very informative  ;D
My first was very confusing... So much so that I had to do it twice ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 April 2022, 12:32:00
I'm trying my best to do a second one, been through fixed cameras at 36 and 39, and passed a camera van at 38. Plus didn't notice a 50mph average speed section on M56 and cruised through at 65. Nothing through the door  :-\
I won't get complacent though, and think I'm invincible  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 16 April 2022, 13:01:10
Quote from: STEMO on 16 April 2022, 10:24:03
Quote from: henryd on 16 April 2022, 07:42:54
Up early this morning for my first speed awareness course ::)
You'll love it, Henry, it's very informative  ;D

Wasn't too bad actually as the guy doing it wasn't a Dick :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 April 2022, 13:43:46
Quote from: henryd on 16 April 2022, 07:42:54
Up early this morning for my first speed awareness course ::)
.

I've done a couple , quite enjoyable apart from there always seems to be one participant who wants to babble on , he was told to shut the f**k up during the coffee break, as the rest of us just wanted it done & dusted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 April 2022, 14:48:28
Quote from: Rangie on 16 April 2022, 13:43:46
Quote from: henryd on 16 April 2022, 07:42:54
Up early this morning for my first speed awareness course ::)
.

I've done a couple , quite enjoyable apart from there always seems to be one participant who wants to babble on , he was told to shut the f**k up during the coffee break, as the rest of us just wanted it done & dusted.
There were a couple of smartarses at the course that i was on. ::) Don't thing much went in their heads. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 18 April 2022, 18:02:51
Found out step daughters C70 needs a new gearbox :'( trouble is they fitted quite a few different 'boxes so it's trying to find a second hand one of the correct type >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 19 April 2022, 09:31:53
Well Ive done about a 1000 miles in the newly acquired V70 and its averaged 43mpg, well pleased with that and although I miss the Saabs get up and go the Volvo does very well as very torquey
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 10:04:06
Velar has gone and the RR Sport has arrived, averaged 41mpg on the commute this morning which was pleasing
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 April 2022, 10:51:46
Very nice  :)

3.0d, or have you gone with some sort of plug in?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:31:48
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 10:04:06
Velar has gone and the RR Sport has arrived, averaged 41mpg on the commute this morning which was pleasing
Is that on the famous JLR "lie like a timex" fuel computer? Or reality?

For reference, the last fill up in mine gave me a brim to brim manual MPG of 32MPG.  Which I was quite pleased with ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:35:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
They are a nice engine, despite being mostly French.

IIRC, the EU6 300bhp version needs an oil change every 3 miles due to dilution. Not that that would cause you too much hassle, apart from having to deal with the local knuckle draggers doing it.


Is it still the L494? Kinda lost track over the last couple of years as to what is still current.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:38:53
Phish taking aside, although the outside of the Velar was not to my taste - and I couldn't really put my finger on why - I really did like the interior, and the ride was pretty good.

Maybe one for a few years, when they are affordable 2nd hand, seeing as I think I've talked myself out of a real Range Rover on size grounds...   ...unless I move ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 April 2022, 14:05:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:35:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
They are a nice engine, despite being mostly French.




Isn't the straight six purely JLR, being a modular addition to their four cylinder engines? The same way that BMWs 3,6 and 6 cylinders are all inline instead of a mishmash of straight and vee motors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 14:24:29
Quote from: Nick W on 19 April 2022, 14:05:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:35:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
They are a nice engine, despite being mostly French.




Isn't the straight six purely JLR, being a modular addition to their four cylinder engines? The same way that BMWs 3,6 and 6 cylinders are all inline instead of a mishmash of straight and vee motors.

It is yes, its a 6 cylinder Ingenium
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 14:28:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:35:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
They are a nice engine, despite being mostly French.

IIRC, the EU6 300bhp version needs an oil change every 3 miles due to dilution. Not that that would cause you too much hassle, apart from having to deal with the local knuckle draggers doing it.


Is it still the L494? Kinda lost track over the last couple of years as to what is still current.

All management car servicing is now done at CB, but this is not the French lump
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 April 2022, 15:16:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 14:24:29
Quote from: Nick W on 19 April 2022, 14:05:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:35:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
They are a nice engine, despite being mostly French.




Isn't the straight six purely JLR, being a modular addition to their four cylinder engines? The same way that BMWs 3,6 and 6 cylinders are all inline instead of a mishmash of straight and vee motors.

It is yes, its a 6 cylinder Ingenium

Ah that's interesting, when did the PSA derived V6 derv get the elbow?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 15:43:22
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 14:24:29
Quote from: Nick W on 19 April 2022, 14:05:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:35:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
They are a nice engine, despite being mostly French.




Isn't the straight six purely JLR, being a modular addition to their four cylinder engines? The same way that BMWs 3,6 and 6 cylinders are all inline instead of a mishmash of straight and vee motors.

It is yes, its a 6 cylinder Ingenium
Ah, be interesting to see how that goes :)

The froggy lump, aside from all the plastic bits splitting = like TB, intakes and coolant outlets - seems quite reliable (DPF shenanigans on EU6 ones aside).  Lets hope the JLR one is every bit as good, complete with plastics that don't split along the seams due to crap manufacturing quality.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 15:48:16
You mean the froggy ones that don't chew the cranks to pieces...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 15:57:05
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 15:48:16
You mean the froggy ones that don't chew the cranks to pieces...
Not in Jag saloons. Or Pug saloons.  Unless you're retarded enough to ignore the pleas the car makes for some oil.

Seems to be limited occurrences in RRS etc, not sure if the engine is a part of the chassis on those.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 16:01:08
Discos eat the 2.7 for fun.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 18:40:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 16:01:08
Discos eat the 2.7 for fun.
Not sure, as said earlier, if its a stressed part of the chassis.

Its not *that* common, BTW, but obviously when it happens, its splattered over forums.  Said engine - crap plastic mouldings aside - is considered pretty bombproof in Jags. And economical.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 April 2022, 22:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 18:40:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 16:01:08
Discos eat the 2.7 for fun.
Not sure, as said earlier, if its a stressed part of the chassis.

Its not *that* common, BTW, but obviously when it happens, its splattered over forums. Said engine - crap plastic mouldings aside - is considered pretty bombproof in Jags. And economical.

I think it's common in badly maintained Disco's and not just the Disco 3's 2.7TDV6, but the 3.0TDV6 found in the Disco 4 as well.  ;)

Have a look through the ads for Disco 3's and you'll see plenty with interplanetary mileages   :)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 20 April 2022, 09:41:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 April 2022, 22:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 18:40:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 16:01:08
Discos eat the 2.7 for fun.
Not sure, as said earlier, if its a stressed part of the chassis.

Its not *that* common, BTW, but obviously when it happens, its splattered over forums. Said engine - crap plastic mouldings aside - is considered pretty bombproof in Jags. And economical.

I think it's common in badly maintained Disco's and not just the Disco 3's 2.7TDV6, but the 3.0TDV6 found in the Disco 4 as well.  ;)

Have a look through the ads for Disco 3's and you'll see plenty with interplanetary mileages   :)

The 3.0 seems to have many more issues than the 2.7 ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 April 2022, 09:49:19
Quote from: henryd on 20 April 2022, 09:41:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 April 2022, 22:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 18:40:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 16:01:08
Discos eat the 2.7 for fun.
Not sure, as said earlier, if its a stressed part of the chassis.

Its not *that* common, BTW, but obviously when it happens, its splattered over forums. Said engine - crap plastic mouldings aside - is considered pretty bombproof in Jags. And economical.

I think it's common in badly maintained Disco's and not just the Disco 3's 2.7TDV6, but the 3.0TDV6 found in the Disco 4 as well.  ;)

Have a look through the ads for Disco 3's and you'll see plenty with interplanetary mileages   :)

The 3.0 seems to have many more issues than the 2.7 ???
I know that in some chassis designs, the later pigs-piss version of the 3l have really bad oil dilution issues.  Which people ignore. Then cry when things suddenly go tight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2022, 10:49:57
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 April 2022, 15:16:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 14:24:29
Quote from: Nick W on 19 April 2022, 14:05:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 13:35:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2022, 12:51:31
3.0D straight six 300bhp lump  :y

Goes ok, nice and smooth
They are a nice engine, despite being mostly French.




Isn't the straight six purely JLR, being a modular addition to their four cylinder engines? The same way that BMWs 3,6 and 6 cylinders are all inline instead of a mishmash of straight and vee motors.

It is yes, its a 6 cylinder Ingenium

Ah that's interesting, when did the PSA derived V6 derv get the elbow?

Now I should know this......but it was circa 12-18 months ago (could be longer as I am losing track of time thanks to Covid disruption)

Igenium has been developed to 3, 4 and 6 cylinder lumps in petrol and diesel plus they are mated to PHEV setups also (all are MHEV).

Should have a 6 cylinder petrol PHEV this weekend for testing (new Range Rover - about 80 miles electric real world range), 500ish bhp, the 400bhp petrol is also very good
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2022, 10:51:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 April 2022, 09:49:19
Quote from: henryd on 20 April 2022, 09:41:24
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 April 2022, 22:26:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 April 2022, 18:40:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2022, 16:01:08
Discos eat the 2.7 for fun.
Not sure, as said earlier, if its a stressed part of the chassis.

Its not *that* common, BTW, but obviously when it happens, its splattered over forums. Said engine - crap plastic mouldings aside - is considered pretty bombproof in Jags. And economical.

I think it's common in badly maintained Disco's and not just the Disco 3's 2.7TDV6, but the 3.0TDV6 found in the Disco 4 as well.  ;)

Have a look through the ads for Disco 3's and you'll see plenty with interplanetary mileages   :)

The 3.0 seems to have many more issues than the 2.7 ???
I know that in some chassis designs, the later pigs-piss version of the 3l have really bad oil dilution issues.  Which people ignore. Then cry when things suddenly go tight.

3.0 had extended oil intervals to appease the lease market, which as we all know never works on any engine.

That said, there has been nearly 4 times as many 3.0s made as were the 2.7, so that also falsly skews the numbers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 April 2022, 11:00:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2022, 10:49:57
as I am losing track of time thanks to Covid disruption soon becoming a SAGA member...
FTFY
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2022, 11:16:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 April 2022, 11:00:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2022, 10:49:57
as I am losing track of time thanks to Covid disruption soon becoming a SAGA member...
FTFY

Not this year!

I forgot to ask, how is the free parker pen ?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 April 2022, 11:32:33
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2022, 11:16:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 April 2022, 11:00:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 20 April 2022, 10:49:57
as I am losing track of time thanks to Covid disruption soon becoming a SAGA member...
FTFY

Not this year!

I forgot to ask, how is the free parker pen ?  ;D
I just need to learn to write now...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2022, 20:03:17
Started prepping the Boxster for MOT. Started removing one of the rear calipers, which are held in place by a pair of 12mm diameter hex bolts.
One bolt came out without too much effort. The second could only be moved using a two foot breaker bar and all my weight / might pushing on it.
Got to a certain point and then the head wrung off the bolt. Christ knows how I am going to get it out now.
I think I might have to remove the hub so I can hold the bolt in a vice and then unwind the hub from the bolt.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2022, 22:00:31
VW quality parts
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 April 2022, 22:02:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2022, 20:03:17
Started prepping the Boxster for MOT. Started removing one of the rear calipers, which are held in place by a pair of 12mm diameter hex bolts.
One bolt came out without too much effort. The second could only be moved using a two foot breaker bar and all my weight / might pushing on it.
Got to a certain point and then the head wrung off the bolt. Christ knows how I am going to get it out now.
I think I might have to remove the hub so I can hold the bolt in a vice and then unwind the hub from the bolt.  :(


Porsche learnt how to do that from their Audi cousin. Or they found a stash of British Leyland spec bolts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2022, 03:07:03
Can pay to tighten bolts slightly before trying to back them out. Not a guarantee that they won't still shear, but it can be enough to unfreeze them.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 April 2022, 09:37:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2022, 03:07:03
Can pay to tighten bolts slightly before trying to back them out. Not a guarantee that they won't still shear, but it can be enough to unfreeze them.  ;)


You might as well anoint them in in Trade Club oil and wear a genuine crank sensor as a lucky charm while you're at it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2022, 09:54:12
It is quite often the difference between unscrewing an Airbus screw and replacing a floor panel because the insert has twisted out.

It hasn't failed me thus far ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 April 2022, 10:21:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2022, 09:54:12
It is quite often the difference between unscrewing an Airbus screw and replacing a floor panel because the insert has twisted out.

It hasn't failed me thus far ;)


The same procedure is used on external panel screws, after you've dug the grot out of the slots, added some grip paste and found your newest and sharpest screwdriver. Then you get the drill because using an impact driver on thin aluminium parts isn't a solution.


Long steel bolts through tight holes in untreated aluminium suspension components are much harder to drill out ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 April 2022, 10:47:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2022, 03:07:03
Can pay to tighten bolts slightly before trying to back them out. Not a guarantee that they won't still shear, but it can be enough to unfreeze them.  ;)
Don't know about tightening first, but I always found a sharp whack to the middle of the bolt head with a suitable punch, followed by a squirt of magic oil did the trick. Sometimes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 April 2022, 12:30:22
Tried all of the above, but this thing is beyond any normal level of tightness.
Hub will have to come of, and may well need replacing becuase the threads are shagged.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 April 2022, 17:18:22
Hitched the tin tent up to the RRS & driven down to a lovely site near Battle visiting friends & relatives , haven't seen one ex forces pal for around ten years looking forward to catching up..🍺🍺🍺
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 18:26:58
Filled her with petrol....154.9p
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 April 2022, 18:28:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 18:26:58
Filled her with petrol....154.9p
Wow! That's pretty good for a tank of fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 April 2022, 19:05:25
Quote from: STEMO on 21 April 2022, 18:28:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 18:26:58
Filled her with petrol....154.9p
Wow! That's pretty good for a tank of fuel.
"HER" is probably a Zippo lighter  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 19:33:22
Quote from: STEMO on 21 April 2022, 18:28:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 18:26:58
Filled her with petrol....154.9p
Wow! That's pretty good for a tank of fuel.

Roughly £60 for the appreciating classic and £20 to fill the 3 gallon can for the mower.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 April 2022, 19:53:21
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 19:33:22
Quote from: STEMO on 21 April 2022, 18:28:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 18:26:58
Filled her with petrol....154.9p
Wow! That's pretty good for a tank of fuel.

Roughly £60 for the appreciating classic and £20 to fill the 3 gallon can for the mower.

Surely barely enough to cut a fraction of your rolling acres m'lud?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 April 2022, 19:57:55
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 April 2022, 19:53:21
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 19:33:22
Quote from: STEMO on 21 April 2022, 18:28:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2022, 18:26:58
Filled her with petrol....154.9p
Wow! That's pretty good for a tank of fuel.

Roughly £60 for the appreciating classic and £20 to fill the 3 gallon can for the mower.

Surely barely enough to cut a fraction of your rolling acres m'lud?  ;)
3 gallon can of fosters for the man who cuts his grass  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 24 April 2022, 17:09:04
Quote from: Nick W on 20 April 2022, 22:02:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2022, 20:03:17
Started prepping the Boxster for MOT. Started removing one of the rear calipers, which are held in place by a pair of 12mm diameter hex bolts.
One bolt came out without too much effort. The second could only be moved using a two foot breaker bar and all my weight / might pushing on it.
Got to a certain point and then the head wrung off the bolt. Christ knows how I am going to get it out now.
I think I might have to remove the hub so I can hold the bolt in a vice and then unwind the hub from the bolt.  :(


Porsche learnt how to do that from their Audi cousin. Or they found a stash of British Leyland spec bolts.

You haven't lived until you've had to remove a seized Lupo caliper bolt. VW, in their infinite wisdom, having integrated the slider mechanism into the internal allen bolt. Then decided to make them out of Dairylea, sprayed silver.

Meanwhile, in Zeke land, I've now done some brake line plumbing. I would have had it all done but for VX deciding to use two different sizes of union around the system, only one of which I had in stock...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 24 April 2022, 21:06:15
Took the last bits I want to keep as spares off the old daily. Will be scrapping it this week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2022, 08:13:45
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 24 April 2022, 17:09:04
Quote from: Nick W on 20 April 2022, 22:02:49
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2022, 20:03:17
Started prepping the Boxster for MOT. Started removing one of the rear calipers, which are held in place by a pair of 12mm diameter hex bolts.
One bolt came out without too much effort. The second could only be moved using a two foot breaker bar and all my weight / might pushing on it.
Got to a certain point and then the head wrung off the bolt. Christ knows how I am going to get it out now.
I think I might have to remove the hub so I can hold the bolt in a vice and then unwind the hub from the bolt.  :(


Porsche learnt how to do that from their Audi cousin. Or they found a stash of British Leyland spec bolts.

You haven't lived until you've had to remove a seized Lupo caliper bolt. VW, in their infinite wisdom, having integrated the slider mechanism into the internal allen bolt. Then decided to make them out of Dairylea, sprayed silver.

Meanwhile, in Zeke land, I've now done some brake line plumbing. I would have had it all done but for VX deciding to use two different sizes of union around the system, only one of which I had in stock...

This is common on loads of cars with split systems, particularly at the master cylinder and ABS end  (for the obvious reasons)  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 25 April 2022, 09:27:21
Makes sense, just frustrating! :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 April 2022, 15:30:34
Quote from: VXL V6 on 24 April 2022, 21:06:15
Took the last bits I want to keep as spares off the old daily. Will be scrapping it this week.
It's gone!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2022, 08:42:49
Drove it to the station, failed to find a parking space big enough (upper deck for parking is still closed due to lack of use), so had to abandon it in a space with the front wheels outside of the white box ;D

On the return journey from Londun, Chilltern are only putting on one train per hour*.  So my trip from near the Tate Modern back to Brackley was well over 3 hours.  I knew I should have driven all the way, grrr, but still smarting from the last trip for work that is going to cost me a new windscreen.

Still, on the sort return trip of 28 miles to my local station, I had fun with a frisky RS6 (who had so much traction and acceleration from each roundabout, it was embarrassing....    ....but I bet I was having more fun!), and also saw the old bill do a box manoeuvre of a car, first time I've been up and close, very impressive.  Suspect it might have been a training exercise, rather than a real one.



*So, 1 train per hour, a 4 carriage DMU, near empty, going from Londun to Brum.  How are HS2 going to find 1200 passengers a train, fill 20 trains per hour, 24 hours a day? Which is what there business plan was for.   Not withstanding they have now said their trains can only carry 1100 passengers, and they can technically only run 16 an hour. Bless.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 29 April 2022, 11:23:31
Driven it back from Sussex with the caravan, now back in storage lovely run back and managed 22mpg not bad for a V8 towing a 26 foot caravan.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 April 2022, 13:01:14
Not bad, that’s great for all that weight! Got the Evo in a local valet getting some richly deserved pampering. Then full service, timing belt, balance belt, Fuchs 10/50 pro s oil and filter, all transmission oils changed blah blah will take my mind off the cost of gas and Lecky anyway I guess :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2022, 16:47:12
Drove it home from work for the last time this morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 02 May 2022, 16:50:20
Quote from: Raeturbo on 29 April 2022, 13:01:14
Not bad, that’s great for all that weight! Got the Evo in a local valet getting some richly deserved pampering. Then full service, timing belt, balance belt, Fuchs 10/50 pro s oil and filter, all transmission oils changed blah blah will take my mind off the cost of gas and Lecky anyway I guess :-\
.

Yes I guess it's a minimum combined weight of 4.5 tons .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 May 2022, 17:49:32
Reassembled the o/s/r corner on the Boxster. Now have to find out how to get the handbrake cable from the rear hub to the handbrake lever. Looks like I will have to take the front engine cover off, inside the car to actually see the cable and how to route it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2022, 18:26:20
You might find that it runs through a tube ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 02 May 2022, 18:30:21
 Put 6 month tax on the Monaro. £345 :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 May 2022, 19:18:01
Money well spent.  :y :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 May 2022, 20:20:08
The Omega's RFL is up to £360 for 12 months now
Zero CO on the MOT emissions ,and the roads have more holes than the Edam section of the cheese counter  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 03 May 2022, 09:17:20
Made a ply template for door glass on the Austin and then started to work out how the hell the Omega window mech will fit , not to bad as happens but have to find something to attach it to the glass . Should have kept some glass back when I scraped the doner
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 03 May 2022, 15:14:14
Quote from: countrywoman on 03 May 2022, 09:17:20
Made a ply template for door glass on the Austin and then started to work out how the hell the Omega window mech will fit , not to bad as happens but have to find something to attach it to the glass . Should have kept some glass back when I scraped the doner

You're mad, it's brilliant!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 03 May 2022, 21:07:02
 NO just raving normal hot rodder !! I like a challenge .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 04 May 2022, 18:20:06
Serviced Mavis*. Or as much as I could... Found one of the holes was inadequately lubricated and so I'm now soaking it in lubricant to make it move more freely.

*The Civic. And it's a sticky brake slider. What did you think?!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 May 2022, 18:22:53
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 04 May 2022, 18:20:06
Serviced Mavis*. Or as much as I could... Found one of the holes was inadequately lubricated and so I'm now soaking it in lubricant to make it move more freely.

*The Civic. And it's a sticky brake slider. What did you think?!
Oh! I thought you meant a womans thingy  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 04 May 2022, 19:14:14
Quote from: countrywoman on 03 May 2022, 09:17:20
Made a ply template for door glass on the Austin and then started to work out how the hell the Omega window mech will fit , not to bad as happens but have to find something to attach it to the glass . Should have kept some glass back when I scraped the doner


From what I remember, the Omega drop glass uses plastic wheels in channels stuck to the glass.


That's just like a Mini, and the parts are readily available at a price that makes messing about with them pointless: LINK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275021245471?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338767030&toolid=10001&customid=eb%3Ag%3Avms%3Aeb%3Ap%3A275021245471%3BCj0KCQjwyMiTBhDKARIsAAJ-9VsMXhiqzkjhYsfCDIwY0BowNHX-6YmFtX975O5OYIhwkyp-ZV_lkWQaAk4CEALw_wcB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1YLmQkoDLTvOyeFx-R3fc0Q86&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyMiTBhDKARIsAAJ-9VsMXhiqzkjhYsfCDIwY0BowNHX-6YmFtX975O5OYIhwkyp-ZV_lkWQaAk4CEALw_wcB)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 05 May 2022, 09:05:22
Radiused oblong blocks on Omega and they need to fit snug in channel , trip to help yourself scrappy tomorrow to rip some door cards off!!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 May 2022, 09:34:13
Quote from: countrywoman on 05 May 2022, 09:05:22
Radiused oblong blocks on Omega and they need to fit snug in channel , trip to help yourself scrappy tomorrow to rip some door cards off!!!!!

I didn't think such places still existed due to elf n shafty?!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 05 May 2022, 13:01:29
Harry Bucklands near Cheltenham , they remove all the fluids first before they get lined up. Full of French crap and Fiestas and Corsa's last time I went .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2022, 18:24:06
Replaced the spark plug tubes, did some engine cleaning and adjusted the handbrake on the Boxster.
Want to get it ready for MOT, and then the Omega is due oil and filters.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 05 May 2022, 19:32:38
Ooo! Harry Bucklands. A good old scrapyard with plenty of cars and an extra bonus, all the cars are at ground level. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 May 2022, 20:33:39
Off to Keighley tomorrow for the oil pickup seal change, can't wait. I believe Keighley is in the running for city of culture 2023. I've had a quick look on Google maps and found three supermarkets and sixteen curry houses within 15 minutes of the workshop.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2022, 20:58:25
Did the next oil and filter change on the Alabama Mumsybus.

About 800 miles before the 5,000 interval I set myself, but new job next week is a 92 mile round trip so won't take long to hit the next 5,0000...

Only slight concern is that it takes 8.5 litres of oil and 7.25 came out... 250 ml every 1,000 miles isn't bad, but seems a lot.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 May 2022, 21:21:16
Probably some left in the oil cooler, normally is👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 07 May 2022, 09:09:59
Had a go at bleeding the brakes on the Austin, fronts blead fine but nothing coming out of rear at master. Piston must be stuck ,well it has been dry for a few good years. One last trick to try today if I can get a hand.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 15:07:59
Quote from: STEMO on 06 May 2022, 20:33:39
Off to Keighley tomorrow for the oil pickup seal change, can't wait. I believe Keighley is in the running for city of culture 2023. I've had a quick look on Google maps and found three supermarkets and sixteen curry houses within 15 minutes of the workshop.
Just got back. New oil pump, pick up and seal, timing belt and water pump, glow plug number 2 and air filter. Said try and keep the revs down and drive below 55mpg for about 500 miles. Yikes!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 May 2022, 15:18:47
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 15:07:59
Quote from: STEMO on 06 May 2022, 20:33:39
Off to Keighley tomorrow for the oil pickup seal change, can't wait. I believe Keighley is in the running for city of culture 2023. I've had a quick look on Google maps and found three supermarkets and sixteen curry houses within 15 minutes of the workshop.
Just got back. New oil pump, pick up and seal, timing belt and water pump, glow plug number 2 and air filter. Said try and keep the revs down and drive below 55mpg for about 500 miles. Yikes!  :o

Better than selling it. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 15:21:53
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 May 2022, 15:18:47
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 15:07:59
Quote from: STEMO on 06 May 2022, 20:33:39
Off to Keighley tomorrow for the oil pickup seal change, can't wait. I believe Keighley is in the running for city of culture 2023. I've had a quick look on Google maps and found three supermarkets and sixteen curry houses within 15 minutes of the workshop.
Just got back. New oil pump, pick up and seal, timing belt and water pump, glow plug number 2 and air filter. Said try and keep the revs down and drive below 55mpg for about 500 miles. Yikes!  :o

Better than selling it. :y
Yes, you're right. Cheap jobs at £645 too  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 May 2022, 15:55:45
You got a lot fine for that price Ste! Worth the trip I'd say! Good curry? >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 07 May 2022, 16:38:26
Loosely fitted the rear aubframe to get it out of the way... Sealed in a bunch of new floor grommets. Soent a lot of the day signalling for assistance from passers by to unstock me from the floor... The wall... The dog...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 16:48:21
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 May 2022, 15:55:45
You got a lot fine for that price Ste! Worth the trip I'd say! Good curry? >:D
He said it would be about 4 hours, so I went to look around Keighley. That took 10 minutes so I jumped the train to Leeds  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 May 2022, 18:18:57
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 16:48:21
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 May 2022, 15:55:45
You got a lot fine for that price Ste! Worth the trip I'd say! Good curry? >:D
He said it would be about 4 hours, so I went to look around Keighley. That took 10 minutes so I jumped the train to Leeds  ;D
Did they allow you to wander around Leeds without a chaperone? :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 18:32:47
Quote from: ronnyd on 07 May 2022, 18:18:57
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 16:48:21
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 May 2022, 15:55:45
You got a lot fine for that price Ste! Worth the trip I'd say! Good curry? >:D
He said it would be about 4 hours, so I went to look around Keighley. That took 10 minutes so I jumped the train to Leeds  ;D
Did they allow you to wander around Leeds without a chaperone? :o
I was ok, Ron, I just ignored all the ladies' advances.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 May 2022, 18:55:48
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 18:32:47
Quote from: ronnyd on 07 May 2022, 18:18:57
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 16:48:21
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 May 2022, 15:55:45
You got a lot fine for that price Ste! Worth the trip I'd say! Good curry? >:D
He said it would be about 4 hours, so I went to look around Keighley. That took 10 minutes so I jumped the train to Leeds  ;D
Did they allow you to wander around Leeds without a chaperone? :o
I was ok, Ron, I just ignored all the ladies' advances.  :)
Very sensible Steve, one doesn't want to take anything nasty home, does one? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 20:50:55
Picked up the new daily  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 21:14:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 20:50:55
Picked up the new daily  :)
Cleaner? Gardener? Car?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 21:26:25
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 21:14:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 20:50:55
Picked up the new daily  :)
Cleaner? Gardener? Car?  :-\
Well unfortunately i'm the first two  :D, another car for work / daily driver.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 21:41:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 21:26:25
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 21:14:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 20:50:55
Picked up the new daily  :)
Cleaner? Gardener? Car?  :-\
Well unfortunately i'm the first two  :D, another car for work / daily driver.  :y
And are you going to tell us, or are we playing Opti?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 21:53:14
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 21:41:14
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 21:26:25
Quote from: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 21:14:50
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 20:50:55
Picked up the new daily  :)
Cleaner? Gardener? Car?  :-\
Well unfortunately i'm the first two  :D, another car for work / daily driver.  :y
And are you going to tell us, or are we playing Opti?

Here you go (I'm standing by for all the negative comments on here!)

(https://i.ibb.co/CHXCHpK/Daily.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 May 2022, 21:56:02
No negative comments from me, I hope you enjoy it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 May 2022, 22:24:23
That's nice Andy!  :y

Which model? Petrol/diesel?  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 May 2022, 22:32:08
Nice motor 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 22:32:53
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 07 May 2022, 22:24:23
That's nice Andy!  :y

Which model? Petrol/diesel?  ???

Hello! It's a 530D M Sport with a few options (thankfully the first owner paid for those!). Took me 11 Months of looking and rejecting cars for one reason or another, not helped by the ever rising prices currently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 May 2022, 11:12:58
The last of the ones with tolerable looks (how have they managed to make the new models so bloody awful), enjoy, service it well and I am sure it will last as well as the Omegas did  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 May 2022, 11:22:59
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 May 2022, 11:12:58
The last of the ones with tolerable looks (how have they managed to make the new models so bloody awful), enjoy, service it well and I am sure it will last as well as the Omegas did  :y

Yup! The best looking one for a long time and yet never seemed as popular with buyers as the older ones...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 May 2022, 15:30:46
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 May 2022, 11:12:58
The last of the ones with tolerable looks (how have they managed to make the new models so bloody awful), enjoy, service it well and I am sure it will last as well as the Omegas did  :y

I'm going to get the Gearbox filter and fluid service kit for it ASAP and get Serek to do that job for me (far easier on a ramp!!!), I will be doing the engine oil and filter every 5K the same as I have always done with my Omega's, I too am hopeful it will last me as long as the Omega's have.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 May 2022, 16:56:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 May 2022, 22:32:53

It's a 530D M Sport with a few options (thankfully the first owner paid for those!). Took me 11 Months of looking and rejecting cars for one reason or another, not helped by the ever rising prices currently.

Lovely car Andy, a nice place to be when clocking up the miles.   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 May 2022, 17:46:24
Very nice car that is! Great engine choice for clocking up the miles too.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2022, 18:51:56
Serviced properly, it should easily see 150k :y

Only notable issue my Bro had with his '62 330D was an egr cooler failure, but easy enough to get to at the front of the head. Which is nice 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 May 2022, 19:50:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2022, 18:51:56
Serviced properly, it should easily see 150k :y

Only notable issue my Bro had with his '62 330D was an egr cooler failure, but easy enough to get to at the front of the head. Which is nice 8)

Been replaced  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2022, 21:03:18
One less thing to worry about then :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2022, 18:11:17
Got 32mpg out of the Alabama Mumsybus on my new commute. Which is nice 8)

Might not sound like much, but barely managed 23mpg on my old one...  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 11 May 2022, 08:57:46
mmm got 53 mpg out of the Yeti , it will do 60 if I drive like I am on a fuel challenge !! but old drag racers die hard---
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 May 2022, 09:03:18
Used the heated seat in the RRS for the first time ever , pulled my back digging some roots out over the weekend, terrible lower back pain SWMBO suggested a little heat may help it did for a while.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 May 2022, 10:40:19
Quote from: Rangie on 11 May 2022, 09:03:18
Used the heated seat in the RRS for the first time ever , pulled my back digging some roots out over the weekend, terrible lower back pain SWMBO suggested a little heat may help it did for a while.

Go and see a chiropractor if your back pain persists Mick.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 11 May 2022, 13:51:40
Rebushed the rear trailing arms. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 18:03:29
Changed wishbones just over an hour. (That’s the third set in 20 000. Miles🙁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 11 May 2022, 18:13:08
Made the upper tailgate fit the hole on the Austin, old school way. Yup sat one end on a block and jumped on the inner frame
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 May 2022, 18:28:54
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 18:03:29
Changed wishbones just over an hour. (That’s the third set in 20 000. Miles🙁
:o
on which car ?
are you making all the replacements yourself out of leeks tied together with lamb's wool  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2022, 18:44:45
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 18:03:29
Changed wishbones just over an hour. (That’s the third set in 20 000. Miles🙁
Rebuild the old ones using proper parts ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 May 2022, 18:59:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 11 May 2022, 10:40:19
Quote from: Rangie on 11 May 2022, 09:03:18
Used the heated seat in the RRS for the first time ever , pulled my back digging some roots out over the weekend, terrible lower back pain SWMBO suggested a little heat may help it did for a while.

Go and see a chiropractor if your back pain persists Mick.  :y
. 

I will do if it persists didn't get much sleep last night, pain not quite as bad this evening, problem is I still think I'm 28 & not 68
😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 19:11:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2022, 18:44:45
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 18:03:29
Changed wishbones just over an hour. (That’s the third set in 20 000. Miles🙁
Rebuild the old ones using proper parts ;)
               That’s probably what I’ll do next how the hell can they only last 6000 miles though? They seemed to be ok looked quite good quality.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2022, 19:18:12
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 19:11:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2022, 18:44:45
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 18:03:29
Changed wishbones just over an hour. (That’s the third set in 20 000. Miles🙁
Rebuild the old ones using proper parts ;)
               That’s probably what I’ll do next how the hell can they only last 6000 miles though? They seemed to be ok looked quite good quality.
Because they are largely made of goats milk...  :D

Power flex polys for the front bushes, genuine rear bushes and Delphi ball joints are reasonable enough (they become a ten minute job once bolted instead of riveted.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 21:00:20
👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 12 May 2022, 09:40:44
Yes there is some very poor repo parts out there, when I was working we had some very questionable suspension arms from a European crap parts place and bushes knocked out very quick. Welds on some pressed steel arms looked poor as well. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 May 2022, 14:30:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 11 May 2022, 18:28:54
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 May 2022, 18:03:29
Changed wishbones just over an hour. (That’s the third set in 20 000. Miles🙁
:o
on which car ?
are you making all the replacements yourself out of leeks tied together with lamb's wool  :D
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               Shut up Dai you mammary gland😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 May 2022, 19:06:18

Quote from: Raeturbo on 12 May 2022, 14:30:13
               Shut up Dai you mammary gland😂
That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me for a while Rae  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 May 2022, 19:27:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 May 2022, 19:06:18

Quote from: Raeturbo on 12 May 2022, 14:30:13
               Shut up Dai you mammary gland😂
That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me for a while Rae  ;D
Wait until you're my age, you'll actually have them  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 May 2022, 20:44:39
🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 May 2022, 22:12:44
Blew the fag lighter fuse while I was putting air in the Mondeo's tyres and discovered that the cabin fusebox is complete PITA to get at as it's tucked away in the top of the passenger side front footwell and you have to use a screwdriver to remove the trim to access the fuses....... Which turned out to be mini blades, which were a complete PITA to get at and remove with the limited access and I didn't have any of those anyway, so used the front fog light fuse.

And breath....  ::)

Hope it's not foggy anytime soon.   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 May 2022, 18:01:26
Was going to change the rear offside brake caliper, but when I got the caliper off, realised that the brake pads were completely shagged.  ::)

So put it back together and will get some new pads for when I fit the new caliper.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 May 2022, 20:44:29
Sanded and polished the headlights on a fiesta that appeared on the drive, also put two indicator bulbs in it that were actually orange! Hopefully who ever left it there will come back for it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 14 May 2022, 21:07:19
Had a run out to Trusthorpe to collect a new[to her]wheel for step daughters C70 then as it's close by had quite a pleasant day in Mablethorpe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2022, 09:41:49
Given the intermittent, though improving, fuel supply in these parts, and the fact that the BBP was a bit under half full, decided to fill it up.  Especially as I needed a receipt for some expenses.

I assumed that as I didn't actually need that much, I could dive into Sainsburys (no kiosk) and use Pay at Pump...

Fortunately it "only" took £95. But no bloody receipts, and any pump. Grrrr.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 May 2022, 11:41:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 May 2022, 09:41:49
Given the intermittent, though improving, fuel supply in these parts, and the fact that the BBP was a bit under half full, decided to fill it up.  Especially as I needed a receipt for some expenses.

I assumed that as I didn't actually need that much, I could dive into Sainsburys (no kiosk) and use Pay at Pump...

Fortunately it "only" took £95. But no bloody receipts, and any pump. Grrrr.
At ASDA there's a big, red telephone for emergencies. I've seen that used when no receipt was available  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 May 2022, 15:33:41
Quote from: STEMO on 16 May 2022, 11:41:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 May 2022, 09:41:49
Given the intermittent, though improving, fuel supply in these parts, and the fact that the BBP was a bit under half full, decided to fill it up.  Especially as I needed a receipt for some expenses.

I assumed that as I didn't actually need that much, I could dive into Sainsburys (no kiosk) and use Pay at Pump...

Fortunately it "only" took £95. But no bloody receipts, and any pump. Grrrr.
At ASDA there's a big, red telephone for emergencies. I've seen that used when no receipt was available  ;D
We dont have an Asda in these parts, but I'm guessing that sums up the clientelle :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 May 2022, 16:54:45
I've noticed since lockdown that whenever I use my card I'm asked " would you like a receipt" yes of course I would there's a lot of dishonest folk around & I like to check my credit card expenditure thoroughly when the bill arrives.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 May 2022, 13:07:04
Quote from: Rangie on 16 May 2022, 16:54:45
I've noticed since lockdown that whenever I use my card I'm asked " would you like a receipt" yes of course I would there's a lot of dishonest folk around & I like to check my credit card expenditure thoroughly when the bill arrives.

Yep....supermarket or petrol station they all say the same thing, and my answer is always the same  ......Yes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2022, 13:25:34
I always decline, unless I've bought something electrical or the like.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 18 May 2022, 22:31:22
Quote from: Rangie on 16 May 2022, 16:54:45
I've noticed since lockdown that whenever I use my card I'm asked " would you like a receipt" yes of course I would there's a lot of dishonest folk around & I like to check my credit card expenditure thoroughly when the bill arrives.
The idea is to check your expenditure on your phone app or log in to account  elsewhere   ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 18 May 2022, 22:32:49
Quote from: STEMO on 18 May 2022, 13:25:34
I always decline, unless I've bought something electrical or the like.
Same here  .... I just ended up with a wallet full of receipts but no cash
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 May 2022, 23:46:24
Quote from: Andy B on 18 May 2022, 22:31:22
Quote from: Rangie on 16 May 2022, 16:54:45
I've noticed since lockdown that whenever I use my card I'm asked " would you like a receipt" yes of course I would there's a lot of dishonest folk around & I like to check my credit card expenditure thoroughly when the bill arrives.
The idea is to check your expenditure on your phone app or log in to account  elsewhere   ;)
. 


I do things my way , just to be awkward..😅
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 19 May 2022, 00:34:30
Quote from: Rangie on 18 May 2022, 23:46:24
Quote from: Andy B on 18 May 2022, 22:31:22
Quote from: Rangie on 16 May 2022, 16:54:45
I've noticed since lockdown that whenever I use my card I'm asked " would you like a receipt" yes of course I would there's a lot of dishonest folk around & I like to check my credit card expenditure thoroughly when the bill arrives.
The idea is to check your expenditure on your phone app or log in to account  elsewhere   ;)
. 


I do things my way , just to be awkward..😅
;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 May 2022, 10:08:24
I always ask for a receipt. Then once a month tally them all up with online bank statement, to make sure everything is in order.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 10:35:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 May 2022, 10:08:24
I always ask for a receipt. Then once a month tally them all up with online bank statement, to make sure everything is in order.
You're older than I thought, Albs  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 May 2022, 12:21:10
Just careful. Its too hard to accumulate it, without losing track of where its gone and why.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 May 2022, 14:42:24
Started to fit front and rear dashcams over lunchtime. hopefully finish install after work.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 May 2022, 15:32:59
Washed & polished the RRS next job is to feed the leather would have done it today but run out of balm, ordered some off the bay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 15:40:28
My leather must be fickin starving, it's had nowt to eat for eight years  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 19 May 2022, 16:26:51
Quote from: Rangie on 19 May 2022, 15:32:59
Washed & polished the RRS next job is to feed the leather would have done it today but run out of balm, ordered some off the bay.
What make do you use? I was told that anything with natural oils will work, and there are lot of claims by detailing companies about their products which make it a minefield.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 May 2022, 21:25:27
Quote from: 456lbft on 19 May 2022, 16:26:51
Quote from: Rangie on 19 May 2022, 15:32:59
Washed & polished the RRS next job is to feed the leather would have done it today but run out of balm, ordered some off the bay.
What make do you use? I was told that anything with natural oils will work, and there are lot of claims by detailing companies about their products which make it a minefield.
.


Always used Auto Glym, won't pretend to know anything about it but it has always given great results.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 May 2022, 21:33:23
Seconded :y

A good scrub with their leather cleaner followed by a once over with the leather balm and the results look and smell like a saddlery 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 21:38:00
My leather smells of my arse and my dogs arse  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2022, 21:45:59
Quote from: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 21:38:00
My leather smells of my arse and my dogs arse  ;D

Do we need to know this? :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 22:02:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2022, 21:45:59
Quote from: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 21:38:00
My leather smells of my arse and my dogs arse  ;D

Do we need to know this? :-X
This is a car forum, and my leather is in a car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2022, 22:20:50
Quote from: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 22:02:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2022, 21:45:59
Quote from: STEMO on 19 May 2022, 21:38:00
My leather smells of my arse and my dogs arse  ;D

Do we need to know this? :-X
This is a car forum, and my leather is in a car.

........or hanging out of your mutt's arse. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 May 2022, 11:26:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 May 2022, 21:33:23
and smell like a saddlery 8)
Which is a reason I never do it.  Did it once, the car stank of cowboy chaps for months...   ...inviting all the Village People fans to Go West.

No amount of farting after a naga curry would remove the stench :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 May 2022, 22:37:54
Got the BMW over to Serek's for an autobox fluid and filter change today  :)

As always, a top job done at SOS for a very reasonable cost  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 May 2022, 19:48:33
New offside rear brake caliper and rear brake pads (both sides) on the Mondeo.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 May 2022, 19:26:46
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 May 2022, 19:48:33
New offside rear brake caliper and rear brake pads (both sides) on the Mondeo.  :)

MOT is due at the end of the month so after yesterdays exertions I popped off the front wheels to check the front pads which are fine.  :y

I was going to adjust the handbrake, but discovered the adjuster is under the car, hidden behind a heat shield, which has to come off and you have to pop off one of the exhaust pipe rubbers as well FFS!  >:(

As it's 100% certain that the heatshield bolts are rusted solid and the exhaust pipe rubber is probably perished, I decided to let sleeping dogs lie and see how it pans out at the MOT.  :)

Oh and I dismantled the trim in the passenger footwell to get at the fuse box, so I could replace the front fog lights fuse.  ::)

Why oh why did Ford make the simple jobs so bleddy awkward!  >:(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 May 2022, 19:39:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 May 2022, 19:26:46
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 21 May 2022, 19:48:33
New offside rear brake caliper and rear brake pads (both sides) on the Mondeo.  :)

MOT is due at the end of the month so after yesterdays exertions I popped off the front wheels to check the front pads which are fine.  :y

I was going to adjust the handbrake, but discovered the adjuster is under the car, hidden behind a heat shield, which has to come off and you have to pop off one of the exhaust pipe rubbers as well FFS!  >:(

As it's 100% certain that the heatshield bolts are rusted solid and the exhaust pipe rubber is probably perished, I decided to let sleeping dogs lie and see how it pans out at the MOT.  :)
Handbrakes don't need to be much good to pass minimum requirements of an MOT
but as it's the emergency brake too ,you night want to resolve it open that can of worms ,post MOT  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 22 May 2022, 19:47:16
 Took the Monaro out today for first time this year.
Couple of numpties on way home had to be shown.
Fabia VRS rocked with the draft as I passed.
He didnt try again >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2022, 22:12:09
Quote from: Keith ABS on 22 May 2022, 19:47:16
Took the Monaro out today for first time this year.
Couple of numpties on way home had to be shown.
Fabia VRS rocked with the draft as I passed.
He didnt try again >:D
Tesla drivers are easy to wind up and dispatch...

They come tanking after you, easily keeping up, until they realise that chasing after you and sustaining 85 for any length of time absolutely hammers their range and they might have to stop and re charge just to get to where they are going :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 25 May 2022, 15:16:59
Got a good bit of engine put back together.

Then found the dipstick tube was neatly snapped right where it went into the block.

Now ordered some tube to make a new one since they're apparently not available anywhere... One step forward, three steps back!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 May 2022, 15:22:38
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 25 May 2022, 15:16:59
Got a good bit of engine put back together.

Then found the dipstick tube was neatly snapped right where it went into the block.

Now ordered some tube to make a new one since they're apparently not available anywhere... One step forward, three steps back!
Neatly snapped where you placed something heavy on top of it? Or where you caught it moving the engine? Or where you stood on it? Or where it just spontaneously snapped itself?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 25 May 2022, 17:08:34
Quote from: STEMO on 25 May 2022, 15:22:38
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 25 May 2022, 15:16:59
Got a good bit of engine put back together.

Then found the dipstick tube was neatly snapped right where it went into the block.

Now ordered some tube to make a new one since they're apparently not available anywhere... One step forward, three steps back!
Neatly snapped where you placed something heavy on top of it? Or where you caught it moving the engine? Or where you stood on it? Or where it just spontaneously snapped itself?  ;D

Where i carefully and gently removed it when I was stripping the block, using my snooker referee gloves and a pair of tweezers... :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 May 2022, 09:05:26
Received a letter from Mercedes informing me of a brake booster recall...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 May 2022, 09:40:14
Been doing a few bits on the Beemer, fitted front and rear dashcams with hardwire and active powered phone cradle.

Coded in a few options - Tail lights enabled with DRL's as it makes more sense to me that if DRL's are enabled on the front then the tail iights should be on as well.  ::) Also enabled indicators in HUD.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 26 May 2022, 23:50:09
Not exactly to my car, but involving one....

Received a letter today from South Wales Police stating that my car had been seen by Community Speed Watch Volunteers to have exceeded the 'posted' speed limit in a road (details given) in Ewenny, (wherever that is?) by a margin which would result in prosecution if witnessed  by Police. No further action will be taken, but basically a slap on the wrist.
Thing is, I've never been to South Wales for over 20 years, the car in question has been parked up at home since April, and due to having had a replacement hip operation 14 days ago, am not physically able (and it is certainly not recommended) to drive at the moment.
Concerning points - 1) if these 'volunteers' were mistaken reading the registration (highly likely), how much credence can be given to their estimation of the offending vehicles speed,  2) if they were correct in their reading of the registration, then maybe there is a cloned vehicle out there bearing my number, and 3) had the letter been sent to someone with a 'weaker' disposition than myself, the alarm and distress that this could have caused.
Needless to say, today I have emailed them with a stern response. I could have simply not bothered, as nothing is coming of it, but...... And there's not a hope in hell I could have rung them to speak to anyone responsible for these 'volunteers', as finding a phone number other than 111 or 999 is nigh on impossible ::)

And today, to cap it all, I received a random text from a mobile no, claiming to be from Waltham Cross Vauxhall, giving my name and the registration of one of my Omegas, stating they have not been able to contact me regarding my vehicle, offering 15% discount off my next bill etc. Again, I've never been to Waltham Cross, never mind any Vauxhall Garage there, and certainly not with any car in the 10 years I've owned this particular Omega.
No doubt a scam if I responded to 0330 no given, but where have the cretins got my name and reg from?

Idiots......
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 01:29:14
Also possible that the car has been cloned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 May 2022, 07:28:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 01:29:14
Also possible that the car has been cloned.

This. Rare but not impossible. Ring 101 (or use the online reporting tool if your force has one) to make a report and get an incident number.

Then put something unique in your front and rear windscreens, small sticker or something, so if someone starts getting bus lane tickets in yiur name you can say "weren't me guv". :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 May 2022, 08:52:14
Some while ago granddaughters boyfriend received a penalty notice for not paying the charge for the Dartford crossing.The notice gave the date and time of the offence.Ican't recall the date but the time was 6.15a.m.[I remember the time because we made a joke of how quick his Corsa 1.4 automatic must be]on the date given his car was on the works car park[Scunny steelworks]at 5.40a.m. for him beginning his shift at 6a.m.! He spent a long while on the phone to them explaining it couldn't possibly have been his car and why not,they said they'd look into it and now they're threatening sending the bailiffs because he's not paid up :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 May 2022, 09:02:59
Ewenny. Near Bridgend 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 27 May 2022, 09:58:08
The most likely is they mis read the registration number, especially if it was a few of these volunteers standing by the roadside with pen and paper, rather than some more sofisticated device, but cloning is also the feasible alternative.... >:(
But its hassle, especially as it results in official headed looking paper being sent out that could cause distress to some.
Be interesting to see what reply I get to my email.
And the text - they got my phone no, and name (which of course isn't unheard of) but more strangely, got one of my Omegas registration no correct....??
Just need a call today about my 12 year old washing machine warranty is due to expire...... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 10:20:53
The two things are unrelated coincidences.

Dial any random eleven digit number beginning with 07 and you're twice as likely to get an answer as not. Same with texts.

Also, the DVLA will sell your details to anyone that asks, and with everyone working from home now, GDPR is a non existent farce.

And you cannot guarantee that a less than scrupulously run car club wouldn't do the same.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 May 2022, 10:23:26
Quote from: johnnydog on 27 May 2022, 09:58:08

Just need a call today about my 12 year old washing machine warranty is due to expire...... ;D
well worth renewing washing machine policy
I see quite a few washers, dryers ,etc broke down by the side of the road   :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 10:26:24
Mercedes are sending a Tech out to inspect the Brave Servo on the Alabama Mumsybus. Be interesting to see what the outcome of the 'check' is...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 27 May 2022, 10:40:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 10:20:53
The two things are unrelated coincidences.

Really? I didn't actually think they were connected.. ::) ::) you've put my mind at rest ::) ::)
Just both came on the same day... the purported Vauxhall text was a little different, to say the least.
But, to get back on topic....

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 May 2022, 10:45:42
Quote from: johnnydog on 27 May 2022, 09:58:08
The most likely is they mis read the registration number, especially if it was a few of these volunteers standing by the roadside with pen and paper, rather than some more sofisticated device, ………

In a neighbouring village, two old grannies sit in their deckchairs with their clipboards.  :y

A few years back I got a congestion charge fine. As it was a lease car through the company I worked for, they were going to deduct the fine, plus £25 admin fee from my wages. I stormed in to the office of the guy that oversees the leasing and demanded an explanation. He said that I’d need a very good explanation to prove it wasn’t me, to which I replied that my good explanation was that I’d returned the vehicle in question eighteen months ago. He looked awkward when it dawned on him and just said he’d deal with it and the matter was closed. My concern was, how the hell could a lease car still be registered to me eighteen months after I’d returned it.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 11:04:23
It's plausible that the leasing company had parked it to let the age catch up with the mileage before moving it on and the next person simply didn't register it.

The only way not stop being the registered keeper is to transfer to a trader or register it to someone else, or scrap it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 11:11:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 10:26:24
Mercedes are sending a Tech out to inspect the Brave Servo on the Alabama Mumsybus. Be interesting to see what the outcome of the 'check' is...
Do you drive really fast?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2022, 11:13:25
Used up another 10,000 miles of rear rubber in order to show my disapproval towards some jobs-worth traffic managing knuckle dragger, who after already sending me around the houses in Londonium, still wouldn't let me down a 50yrd lane to get to where I needed to be.

Downside is the bloody jag needs 10s to turn off TC (or whatever wankword marketing acronym they give it now), grrrr
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 11:39:16
Quote from: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 11:11:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 10:26:24
Mercedes are sending a Tech out to inspect the Brave Servo on the Alabama Mumsybus. Be interesting to see what the outcome of the 'check' is...
Do you drive really fast?
;D
Fat fingers :D

Not excessively so, but I leave the winter tyre speed limiter set :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2022, 14:09:45
Had to jump in it to get across town pronto, to retrieve a downed model aircraft that ran out of electricity  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:12:08
What the hell's a "Brave Servo"?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 21:31:34
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:12:08
What the hell's a "Brave Servo"?
I already did that one, Ron, but in a more succinct and intelligent way.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:47:03
Quote from: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 21:31:34
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:12:08
What the hell's a "Brave Servo"?
I already did that one, Ron, but in a more succinct and intelligent way.  ;D
Whoops, must have missed the last page.  :-[ ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 21:50:33
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:47:03
Quote from: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 21:31:34
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:12:08
What the hell's a "Brave Servo"?
I already did that one, Ron, but in a more succinct and intelligent way.  ;D
Whoops, must have missed the last page.  :-[ ::) ;D
Easy done  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 22:43:22
Quote from: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 21:50:33
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:47:03
Quote from: STEMO on 27 May 2022, 21:31:34
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 May 2022, 21:12:08
What the hell's a "Brave Servo"?
I already did that one, Ron, but in a more succinct and intelligent way.  ;D
Whoops, must have missed the last page.  :-[ ::) ;D
Easy done  ;D
Is for me.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2022, 23:07:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 May 2022, 09:05:26
Received a letter from Mercedes informing me of a brake booster recall...
To be fair to my typo, I did previously call it a Brake Booster as per the letter from Mercedes  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 May 2022, 23:54:17
Two Wongs don’t make a Chink. 😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 May 2022, 10:14:10
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 May 2022, 23:54:17
Two Wangs don’t make a baby 😂
Well, there's that...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 May 2022, 20:08:17
 Took the Monaro to the Enfield Paegent today
Ended up meeting the Vauxhall exec who project managed not only the bringing in of Monaros to the UK, but also the Lotus Carlton project
Some interesting discusions
And, as usual, some helmets that needed to be shown on the way home
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it.  Sun came out. Streak central.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 May 2022, 18:38:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it.  Sun came out. Streak central.
you should have waited till it rained  ;D
just sponge the soap on , let the rain do the rest  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 19:33:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 May 2022, 18:38:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it.  Sun came out. Streak central.
you should have waited till it rained  ;D
just sponge the soap on , let the rain do the rest  :D
Well, normally I use the Eastern Europeans, but they are lazy bastards, and weren't about today :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 May 2022, 20:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it.  Sun came out. Streak central.

Should have also dried it.  :P ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 May 2022, 20:42:21
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 May 2022, 20:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it.  Sun came out. Streak central.

Should have also dried it.  :P ::)
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it. Sun came out. Streak central.
Sun dried  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 30 May 2022, 09:36:56
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 May 2022, 20:42:21
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 May 2022, 20:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it.  Sun came out. Streak central.

Should have also dried it.  :P ::)
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2022, 18:27:12
Washed it. Sun came out. Streak central.
Sun dried  :D
A water filter is a revelation, until the media gets saturated, then you wish you'd just paid someone else to do it...but where's the satisfaction in that?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 May 2022, 13:06:26
New front offside tyre on the Mondeo.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 June 2022, 22:53:27
Hardwired dashcam and phone chargers in Mavis. Broke some trim. Repaired it. Washed it. Watched it get persisted down on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 06 June 2022, 19:31:57
polished my 68 VW panel for car show on Sat ,it rained (but only a bit)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 20:19:55
Quote from: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
In my case I did try. In fact I spent about an hour - mainly because the instructions were full on Chinglish. And yes, I did need the instructions because they were German, hence overly complicated.  And turns out Euroshite sent me the wrong ones, but as they arrived a few months back, refuse to take them back.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 20:22:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 20:19:55
Quote from: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
In my case I did try. In fact I spent about an hour - mainly because the instructions were full on Chinglish. And yes, I did need the instructions because they were German, hence overly complicated.  And turns out Euroshite sent me the wrong ones, but as they arrived a few months back, refuse to take them back.
Serves you right for buying cheap shite. I pay for the Bosch ones that have the correct fitment out of the box. Expensive, but much less hassle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 June 2022, 20:25:29
😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 21:02:10
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 20:22:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 20:19:55
Quote from: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
In my case I did try. In fact I spent about an hour - mainly because the instructions were full on Chinglish. And yes, I did need the instructions because they were German, hence overly complicated.  And turns out Euroshite sent me the wrong ones, but as they arrived a few months back, refuse to take them back.
Serves you right for buying cheap shite. I pay for the Bosch ones that have the correct fitment out of the box. Expensive, but much less hassle.
It was Bosch.  And they didn't.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 21:06:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 21:02:10
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 20:22:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 20:19:55
Quote from: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
In my case I did try. In fact I spent about an hour - mainly because the instructions were full on Chinglish. And yes, I did need the instructions because they were German, hence overly complicated.  And turns out Euroshite sent me the wrong ones, but as they arrived a few months back, refuse to take them back.
Serves you right for buying cheap shite. I pay for the Bosch ones that have the correct fitment out of the box. Expensive, but much less hassle.
It was Bosch.  And they didn't.
You can buy Bosch with fiddly bits to fit all kinds of vehicles, or the one made specifically for your vehicle. Guess which ones don't require cursing on forums?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 21:11:59
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 21:06:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 21:02:10
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 20:22:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 20:19:55
Quote from: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
In my case I did try. In fact I spent about an hour - mainly because the instructions were full on Chinglish. And yes, I did need the instructions because they were German, hence overly complicated.  And turns out Euroshite sent me the wrong ones, but as they arrived a few months back, refuse to take them back.
Serves you right for buying cheap shite. I pay for the Bosch ones that have the correct fitment out of the box. Expensive, but much less hassle.
It was Bosch.  And they didn't.
You can buy Bosch with fiddly bits to fit all kinds of vehicles, or the one made specifically for your vehicle. Guess which ones don't require cursing on forums?  ;D
The ones with all the adapters don't fit most cars it appears.  Nor do Bosch sell any adapter so it will.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 June 2022, 21:15:03
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 20:22:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 20:19:55
Quote from: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
In my case I did try. In fact I spent about an hour - mainly because the instructions were full on Chinglish. And yes, I did need the instructions because they were German, hence overly complicated.  And turns out Euroshite sent me the wrong ones, but as they arrived a few months back, refuse to take them back.
Serves you right for buying cheap shite. I pay for the Bosch ones that have the correct fitment out of the box. Expensive, but much less hassle.
. 


I recently fitted Bosch to both of ours front & rear , had read on the Range Rover forum the problems some have had fitting new wiper blades & expected difficulty with mine ,but they were dead easy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 21:17:54
Quote from: Rangie on 06 June 2022, 21:15:03
Quote from: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 20:22:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 20:19:55
Quote from: Nick W on 05 June 2022, 19:44:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 June 2022, 19:01:49
Failed to fit new wipers to the Battlebus.


That's alright; I failed to do the welding on the MGTF that was dropped off last week.
In my case I did try. In fact I spent about an hour - mainly because the instructions were full on Chinglish. And yes, I did need the instructions because they were German, hence overly complicated.  And turns out Euroshite sent me the wrong ones, but as they arrived a few months back, refuse to take them back.
Serves you right for buying cheap shite. I pay for the Bosch ones that have the correct fitment out of the box. Expensive, but much less hassle.
. 


I recently fitted Bosch to both of ours front & rear , had read on the Range Rover forum the problems some have had fitting new wiper blades & expected difficulty with mine ,but they were dead easy.
I did the Jag's yesterday, took about 30s, most of which was opening the box.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 June 2022, 21:21:58
How the hell can you screw up buying and fitting wiper blades :o :o ? Especially if spending the sort of money that Bosch ones cost.


I expect change out of a tenner for all three blades, and change them every couple of years if they need it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 June 2022, 21:24:37
Well, I ordered the correct ones, just the useless idiots sent the wrong ones, and I've left it too long to return them.

I can't get any wipers to last more than a year without being annoyingly noisy.  And cars with stupid rain sensing wipers are even worse.  No idea what was wrong with old fashioned intermittent wipe.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 June 2022, 21:39:10
I often find fitting wipers as challenging as completing a rubics cube.  :-\                                                                                        ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 June 2022, 21:45:27
Ahh Steve, there was a motor factors in Tylorstown, ‘Tune up’ I used to call in when I needed wipers and Rob would fit them for me £5 a piece all in😀 but sadly it has gone now and is now a convenience store🙁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 June 2022, 21:59:58
Quote from: Raeturbo on 06 June 2022, 21:45:27
Ahh Steve, there was a motor factors in Tylorstown, ‘Tune up’ I used to call in when I needed wipers and Rob would fit them for me £5 a piece all in😀 but sadly it has gone now and is now a convenience store🙁

I remember it, and it was a great little place!  :y

I had an alternator pack up on a Mitsubishi Galant once and Rob got me one the next day!  :y

It was a long walk back to Blaenllechau with a alternator in my bag!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2022, 22:04:59
I buy my blades from Mercedes.

Unsurprisingly, they fit straight on...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 June 2022, 22:25:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2022, 22:04:59
I buy my blades from Mercedes.

Unsurprisingly, they fit straight on...  ;D
I thought Halfords were taking the piss for Bosch, but Vx wanted £45 a pair for their 'recommended' wiper blades, which are Bosch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2022, 22:44:44
£38 for genuine, or £40 from Helfords... Hardly a choice ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 June 2022, 06:44:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2022, 22:44:44
£38 for genuine, or £40 from Helfords... Hardly a choice ;D
Hmm.....not for my astra, but hey ho.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2022, 08:37:57
Quote from: STEMO on 07 June 2022, 06:44:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2022, 22:44:44
£38 for genuine, or £40 from Helfords... Hardly a choice ;D
Hmm.....not for my astra, but hey ho.
I don't drive an Astra :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 June 2022, 08:46:57
Quote from: Nick W on 06 June 2022, 21:21:58
.....
I expect change out of a tenner for all three blades,  .....

and 2 new over coats .....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 07 June 2022, 08:50:21
last blades I bought were from Halfords for SWMBO's Citroen (out of convenience) They were a make - can't remember now, but when opened found that the part of the fitting kit I needed for one blade was missing. I couldn't be ar$ed taking them back so cobbled the original OE clip to the new blade. It works but they now don't match but SWMBO is happy ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 June 2022, 09:18:18
Quote from: Andy B on 07 June 2022, 08:46:57
Quote from: Nick W on 06 June 2022, 21:21:58
.....
I expect change out of a tenner for all three blades,  .....

and 2 new over coats .....


??? I've bought more expensive blades in the past, and found their performance and durability wasn't different enough to justify the expense.


I expect the overcoat I bought nearly twenty years ago to be shabby enough to need replacing in another couple of decades. But I'll be over seventy, so will probably just continue to wear it. Although it might not fit by then ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 June 2022, 13:12:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2022, 08:37:57
Quote from: STEMO on 07 June 2022, 06:44:30
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2022, 22:44:44
£38 for genuine, or £40 from Helfords... Hardly a choice ;D
Hmm.....not for my astra, but hey ho.
I don't drive an Astra :P
No, you drive a van  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 15:45:42
When I was almost home from work this morning Pierre suddenly started making some very strange noises.
Obviously carried on regardless, and was surprised it got me home.
Had a look a while ago and found its shredded its aux drive belt, which has wrapped itself tightly around the bottom pulley.  ::)
Also noticed it has an oil leak from somewhere and about half a litre down on the dipstick.
Just been to Eurocraprats for a belt, a litre of oil, and a can of brake cleaner to clean the oil off the engine.
Thats tomorrow morning sorted then.  ::)
I could get at least half what it cost me back in scrap value if it really does go bang, but of course then have to find another economical commuter car , which probably means selling the Boxster, which I dont want to do yet.

My son bought his first car, a 2001 Punto 6 years ago for £350. The head gasket has just gone and the local scrappy has offered him £375 for it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2022, 16:26:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 15:45:42
When I was almost home from work this morning Pierre suddenly started making some very strange noises.
Obviously carried on regardless, and was surprised it got me home.
Had a look a while ago and found its shredded its aux drive belt, which has wrapped itself tightly around the bottom pulley.  ::)
Also noticed it has an oil leak from somewhere and about half a litre down on the dipstick.
Just been to Eurocraprats for a belt, a litre of oil, and a can of brake cleaner to clean the oil off the engine.
Thats tomorrow morning sorted then.  ::)
I could get at least half what it cost me back in scrap value if it really does go bang, but of course then have to find another economical commuter car , which probably means selling the Boxster, which I dont want to do yet.

My son bought his first car, a 2001 Punto 6 years ago for £350. The head gasket has just gone and the local scrappy has offered him £375 for it.  ;D

Belts do not shred for no reason, so check carefully to find the root cause   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 17:48:23
Thanks, will do. I know it got a lot of oil on it earlier in the year when the cam oil seal was leaking badly. It might even be leaking again now as it is losing a bit from somewhere.  ::)
Starting to think about Swan Vestas again.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 June 2022, 18:03:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 17:48:23
Thanks, will do. I know it got a lot of oil on it earlier in the year when the cam oil seal was leaking badly. It might even be leaking again now as it is losing a bit from somewhere.  ::)
Starting to think about Swan Vestas again.  :)
Surely, with the excess on the policy, you'd owe them money?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 June 2022, 18:30:18
Quote from: STEMO on 08 June 2022, 18:03:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 17:48:23
Thanks, will do. I know it got a lot of oil on it earlier in the year when the cam oil seal was leaking badly. It might even be leaking again now as it is losing a bit from somewhere.  ::)
Starting to think about Swan Vestas again.  :)
Surely, with the excess on the policy, you'd owe them money? ;D

Nah...Mr Bitz owns a French classic worth tens of thousands. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2022, 18:51:48
A true Frenchman wouldn't bother with trivialities such as insurance. Because he is French  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 19:22:59
Insurance value a couple of months ago was £1925. I paid £700 for it three years ago.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 June 2022, 19:38:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2022, 18:51:48
A true Frenchman wouldn't bother with trivialities such as insurance. Because he is French  :D


He'll have insurance, and all the other stuff that bureaucracy demands. Because he is French.


What he won't have done is serviced the car. Or washed it. Or treated it as anything other than a tool that he detests spending money on. Because he is French
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 20:12:31
If one more person calls me fickin French............... >:( >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 June 2022, 20:42:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 19:22:59
Insurance value a couple of months ago was £1925. I paid £700 for it three years ago.  ;D

Surely leaving it in some less-than-salubrious part of town with the keys on hand would be the best solution then. Some enterprising young gentlemen will no doubt take it off your hands...  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 June 2022, 21:05:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 20:12:31
If one more person calls me fickin French............... >:( >:(


You do own a French car. Which sets a very dangerous precedent...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 June 2022, 02:01:38
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 20:12:31
If one more person calls me fickin French............... >:( >:(
I know you're most definitely not ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2022, 12:16:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 20:12:31
If one more person calls me fickin French............... >:( >:(
French and Northern Irish.  Yeah, that explains it all ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2022, 12:20:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2022, 12:16:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 20:12:31
If one more person calls me fickin French............... >:( >:(
French and Northern Irish.  Yeah, that explains it all ;D
OOOOOO......he don't like that, either. Apparently he's British.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2022, 12:23:17
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2022, 12:20:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2022, 12:16:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 20:12:31
If one more person calls me fickin French............... >:( >:(
French and Northern Irish.  Yeah, that explains it all ;D
OOOOOO......he don't like that, either. Apparently he's British.  ;D
Sure he's not Fritish, or Brench? He protesteth too much methinks.


Actually, showing my ignorance here, Great Britain doesn't include NI, so does that mean that residents of NI aren't British? Or does British include all of the UK?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2022, 12:29:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2022, 12:23:17
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2022, 12:20:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 June 2022, 12:16:10
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2022, 20:12:31
If one more person calls me fickin French............... >:( >:(
French and Northern Irish.  Yeah, that explains it all ;D
OOOOOO......he don't like that, either. Apparently he's British.  ;D
Sure he's not Fritish, or Brench? He protesteth too much methinks.


Actually, showing my ignorance here, Great Britain doesn't include NI, so does that mean that residents of NI aren't British? Or does British include all of the UK?
You'll have to ask Irish British Albs. I, too, thought that NI was part of the UK, but not GB.
A
He'll be along to educate us when he's finished fettling with Pierre. OOOOER Missus  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 June 2022, 12:34:39
Quote from: STEMO on 09 June 2022, 12:29:06
He'll be along to educate us when he's finished fettling with Pierre. OOOOER Missus  ;D
He does seem to spend an awful lot of time fondling with Pierre's bits...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 June 2022, 16:49:23
Looks like I shall be fondling Peirres bits no longer. Aux. belt has come off and found a new home wrapped very tightly around the crank pulley around and under the cambelt.
Set the cam pulley to the timing mark - presumably meaning valves are closed - and tried turning the crank. It gets to a certain point and wont go any further. Just get a sound of metal touching metal. So down the scrappy I reckon.
It seems the cam can be rotated 360 degrees, but the crank cant.  :-\
Will be driving the Omega very gently indeed, to work starting Saturday.  :'(

And yes, all citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are British.  ;)
Whether they like it or not.  ;D................Im one of the ones more than happy to be so.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2022, 16:55:12
RIP Pierre ⚰️🪦😢
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 June 2022, 17:47:09
Timing mark will just be the datum for belt fitting. I doubt there's any position where all the valves are closed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 June 2022, 18:13:07
Ah, I see. I should have known that really.  :-[ ;D
So best way to tell is put the belt back on and try and start it I suppose ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 June 2022, 18:26:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 June 2022, 18:13:07
Ah, I see. I should have known that really.  :-[ ;D
So best way to tell is put the belt back on and try and start it I suppose ?
Pierre lives. Vive Pierre!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 June 2022, 18:35:55
Actually, I should have said - see if it turns over using a socket on the crank pulley bolt.  ::) ;D
I have a feeling that it has expired though.
If it has I will pull off the new genuine turbo I put on it a few months ago. Ive even keep the Renault box it came in.
Might pull the Cat off while Im at it, and sell that separately too.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 June 2022, 18:55:55
Today… you should be very relived it’s finally let you off the hook. Now then, buy yourself a nice little 1.6 16v Astra G  run about, you won’t regret it👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 June 2022, 23:11:18
If it does at least 50mpg and costs a three figure sum then point me in its direction.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 June 2022, 23:22:06
Three figures no problem but 35/40 odd achievable  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 00:05:55
Astra H 1.7 CDTI dirty diesel edition will return over 60 mpg  ;)
Isuzu engine
we have 2   :)  that are NOT for sale  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 00:10:51
the Zafira A 2.0 DTi tractor juice edition  died  :o
no crank  :-\
battery OK, so looked at the ignition switch ,broke the retainer on the barrel  :( (very common fail )
switch OK
wired a test lamp to solenoid on starter ,has electricary when the key is turned to crank .

so new starter ordered ,along with new keys and barrel and ignition switch
(about £80 in parts ) starter is a right pig to get at .

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 00:20:45
In other news ....
fitted some cheap cats to the Omega ,left the post cat lambdas off  :-X (no holes for them )  :-X

my mum , who i have to call in on quite often (79 this month and has dementia) had a couple of falls ,one while i was under the Omega replacing cats that scum bags stole  >:(
that was 8 hours in A&E with Mum 
out of about 20 staff ,nurses ,doctors etc ,NOT ONE sanitised their hands  >:(

second fall she had saw her admitted (after hours in A&E)
so trips to the hospital etc with a blowing N/S cat , because the aftermarket pipe fitment is crap and i need to have another "GO" at it  :(
so Mum had a pace maker fitted Tuesday ,she's out of hospital now and hard work ,dementia is horrible , it's like having a 79 year old naughty child  :(

not great timing having my cats stolen  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 June 2022, 00:31:59
I feel for you mate🙁 it’s bad enough you’ve got these pricks stealing from you and even if they get caught they get a joke as justification a couple of weeks in Nick at the most is all they would get🙁 at least you managed to get your mother looked after and we all know that’s the number one priority👍 Shame them f uckers made it harder for you, I really hope the bastards need help from someone who can’t turn up due to someone stealing from their potential saviours. Anyway all the best for you and your mum👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 00:37:42
Thanks Rae  :)
I believe in karma and that God (or someone ) will piss on the thieving scumbags fireworks in future  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 06:48:30
Sorry to hear about you mum, Dave. Is there any other family that can help out, or is it all down to you?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 June 2022, 09:11:26
Yesterday went to change o/s front wheel bearing and suspension strut[spring was hitting the inner wing :o]on step daughters C70 the bolts holding the brake caliper carrier to the steering knuckle were not only rusted to the knuckle but had been rounded off >:( so steering knuckle removed entirely and I took it to a local garage for them to get the bolts out. At the same time noticed the four bolts holding the bearing were also looking rather chewed so got the garage to remove those also.back at the car the bearing/hub was rusted solidly to the steering knuckle[it should basically just tap out]and needed a slim chisel and 2lb lump hammer to extract it[can you tell this car has not been previously well looked after :D]anyway reassembly went a lot more smoothly and the horrible vibration the car has had since she bought it a few months ago has now been banished :y Rear springs[both broken]next on the agenda.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 09:16:16
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 06:48:30
Sorry to hear about you mum, Dave. Is there any other family that can help out, or is it all down to you?
Thanks Uncle Stemo   :)

Due to Norovirus ,nrsa and covid restrictions ,I was the only person able to go to the hospital .

the rest of the family have regular jobs , i can drop what i'm doing and sort out emergencies ,so i do  ;)

my brother did babysit her yesterday (now she's home) while i sorted out cars  :)

my other brother may well have her at the weekend  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 11:36:20
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 09:16:16
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 06:48:30
Sorry to hear about you mum, Dave. Is there any other family that can help out, or is it all down to you?
Thanks Uncle Stemo   :)

Due to Norovirus ,nrsa and covid restrictions ,I was the only person able to go to the hospital .

the rest of the family have regular jobs , i can drop what i'm doing and sort out emergencies ,so i do  ;)

my brother did babysit her yesterday (now she's home) while i sorted out cars  :)

my other brother may well have her at the weekend  :)
That's good, at least you are not taking it on all by yourself. I believe it can be overwhelming.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 June 2022, 12:09:42
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 11:36:20
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 09:16:16
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 06:48:30
Sorry to hear about you mum, Dave. Is there any other family that can help out, or is it all down to you?
Thanks Uncle Stemo   :)

Due to Norovirus ,nrsa and covid restrictions ,I was the only person able to go to the hospital .

the rest of the family have regular jobs , i can drop what i'm doing and sort out emergencies ,so i do  ;)

my brother did babysit her yesterday (now she's home) while i sorted out cars  :)

my other brother may well have her at the weekend  :)
That's good, at least you are not taking it on all by yourself. I believe it can be overwhelming.

Indeed, it can be overwhelming. A word of warning Dave, when it happened to my mum, and then my dad, a paramedic took me to one side and said take care of yourself mate. He said it’ll creep up on you without you even knowing. He was right, after a while it nearly broke me, I would look up at the sky and ask for help, and I’m not religious. I had both my mum and dad with dementia in the same room. It’s been six years now since the dementia hit them, my mum is still plodding along the same but I lost my dad in February this year.
So, heed the paramedics advice Dave. Take time out for yourself, or you’ll end up like I was, questioning the whole purpose of life and wondering if it was really worth it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cignet on 10 June 2022, 20:32:23
As no one has offered any help to my request in "Electrical " under "Headlamp adjusters" I assume it is a problem unsolved since the demise of the aluminium mod.There are no new spares so check out used.
First recd was scruffy [ex plod??] adjuster was shattered 3 pieces plus dust Evostuck to get dimensions and tried to hand fabricate the moulding!!!!! In parallel had ordered another lamp from Lithuania on a promise it was in good condition.It also had a fractured adjuster!!! Thanks to the pioneers who told us how to separate lens from body I got stuck in to both units.The second unit had only a simple fracture with two parts.I am cementing together at present and plan on reinforcing next.
We must avoid mot failure for this minor item and I apea :-[l to any members with an ally adjuster to give us the dimensions so we can keep our miggys rolling
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 10 June 2022, 22:28:55
Quote from: cignet on 10 June 2022, 20:32:23
As no one has offered any help to my request in "Electrical " under "Headlamp adjusters" I assume it is a problem unsolved since the demise of the aluminium mod. There are no new spares so check out used.



We must avoid mot failure for this minor item and I appeal :-[l to any members with an ally adjuster to give us the dimensions so we can keep our miggys rolling


You assume wrong, as it's been discussed several times, and feasible solutions offered.


New ones would only be the original inadequate design and material.


Why must we?


Check your thread again where you'll find some piccy-wiccies of the latest thinking
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 June 2022, 23:02:34
With the massive help of Guru Addy, have got the engine back in the bay. Sadly the combination of the weight of the engine and my idiocy, I've snapped an engine mount clean in two. So thats yet another delay! Oh well ...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 23:50:58
Quote from: YZ250 on 10 June 2022, 12:09:42
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 11:36:20
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 June 2022, 09:16:16
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2022, 06:48:30
Sorry to hear about you mum, Dave. Is there any other family that can help out, or is it all down to you?
Thanks Uncle Stemo   :)

Due to Norovirus ,nrsa and covid restrictions ,I was the only person able to go to the hospital .

the rest of the family have regular jobs , i can drop what i'm doing and sort out emergencies ,so i do  ;)

my brother did babysit her yesterday (now she's home) while i sorted out cars  :)

my other brother may well have her at the weekend  :)
That's good, at least you are not taking it on all by yourself. I believe it can be overwhelming.

Indeed, it can be overwhelming. A word of warning Dave, when it happened to my mum, and then my dad, a paramedic took me to one side and said take care of yourself mate. He said it’ll creep up on you without you even knowing. He was right, after a while it nearly broke me, I would look up at the sky and ask for help, and I’m not religious. I had both my mum and dad with dementia in the same room. It’s been six years now since the dementia hit them, my mum is still plodding along the same but I lost my dad in February this year.
So, heed the paramedics advice Dave. Take time out for yourself, or you’ll end up like I was, questioning the whole purpose of life and wondering if it was really worth it.
Sorry to hear you've been through it too .
yes ,it's doing my head in at times ,very hard work and very difficult NOT to get annoyed with her ,
though I know it's not her fault ,I'm getting fed up of saying "use your zimma frame"
maybe if i gaffa tape her hands to it   :P
Hopefully my brother will take her for the weekend ,i'm getting nothing done .

It's like Mum doesn't even care my Omega's exhaust is blowing and needs my time too   :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 11 June 2022, 00:48:50
NCT (MOT) passed with no advisories on the Omega .
Test conducted at 10.45 pm on a Friday night .....appointment was made in April and this was first slot available . ::)
The privately run National Test operation in Ireland is very efficient . ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 11 June 2022, 20:51:24
Have all the door (inner and outer) handles sorted on the Austin using VW inner handles onto the Omega locks , works fine but noticed that when using inner handle the outer one works as well but thats not a problem. Also made up a rod to manually operate the locking mech on drivers door just in case the centre locking fails. Tail gate has a manual key push button as not been able to work out how to get a solenoid to work it. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 June 2022, 18:02:24
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 11 June 2022, 00:48:50
NCT (MOT) passed with no advisories on the Omega .
Test conducted at 10.45 pm on a Friday night .....appointment was made in April and this was first slot available . ::)
The privately run National Test operation in Ireland is very efficient . ;D

Well done on the pass.  :y  Just as well if you had to wait that long. I’m quite lucky really, our local tyre and mot place has an online booking calendar where you can choose the day and hour and I think about three days is the longest I’ve ever waited, discounting weekends obviously.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2022, 14:48:38
Quick service on the Omega. Oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, and cleaned the breathers.
I think it should do about 50mpg now with all that new clean shiny stuff.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 June 2022, 15:04:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2022, 14:48:38
Quick service on the Omega. Oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, and cleaned the breathers.
I think it should do about 50mpg now with all that new clean shiny stuff.  ;D

How about the frenchy? !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 June 2022, 15:46:52
Do I need an estate now I don't have a dog, and associated crap, to lug around? Hmmmm....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2022, 15:54:09
Quote from: STEMO on 13 June 2022, 15:46:52
Do I need an estate now I don't have a dog, and associated crap, to lug around? Hmmmm....

Having been exactly where you are re. having lost a loved pet, I wouldn't be too quick to rule out having another dog, albeit it probably seems impossible to imagine right at this moment.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2022, 17:33:19
Quote from: henryd on 13 June 2022, 15:04:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2022, 14:48:38
Quick service on the Omega. Oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, and cleaned the breathers.
I think it should do about 50mpg now with all that new clean shiny stuff.  ;D

How about the frenchy? !!

Cant even look at it at the moment.  ;D
Put it all back together the other day, it turned over ok on the starter but didnt attempt to fire. Fault code ( crank sensor related) suggests crank / cam timing is out. I had the crank pulley lined up ok , but maybe not when number 1 is at tdc. I was pretty tired and pissed off at the time.
Starting a run of shifts tonight, but if Im not too knackered, will try and force myself to have another look at it tomorrow, but I will be surprised if it runs. If not, then probably need to decide if Im going to replace the head or replace the car.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 June 2022, 19:27:06
Got it ready for a few days away with the tin tent up north.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 June 2022, 20:50:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2022, 17:33:19
Quote from: henryd on 13 June 2022, 15:04:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2022, 14:48:38
Quick service on the Omega. Oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, and cleaned the breathers.
I think it should do about 50mpg now with all that new clean shiny stuff.  ;D

How about the frenchy? !!

Cant even look at it at the moment.  ;D
Put it all back together the other day, it turned over ok on the starter but didnt attempt to fire. Fault code ( crank sensor related) suggests crank / cam timing is out. I had the crank pulley lined up ok , but maybe not when number 1 is at tdc. I was pretty tired and pissed off at the time.
Starting a run of shifts tonight, but if Im not too knackered, will try and force myself to have another look at it tomorrow, but I will be surprised if it runs. If not, then probably need to decide if Im going to replace the head or replace the car.  ::)
                I’m very near to the point where I will actually supply the matches you so desperately need🙄🤣
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2022, 22:56:27
 ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 June 2022, 23:08:08
But I wish you good luck whichever path you take.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 June 2022, 09:41:20
Make it pretty and swap it for a 1.5D Citroën AX ;)

200ish mpg on anything from paraffin to engine oil and apparently quite fun to punt round the lanes :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 14 June 2022, 12:57:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 June 2022, 09:41:20
Make it pretty and swap it for a 1.5D Citroën AX ;)

200ish mpg on anything from paraffin to engine oil and apparently quite fun to punt round the lanes :D
Deemed a 'classic' now. God help us!  ;D
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 June 2022, 13:27:02
should make the insurance cheaper then  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 14 June 2022, 15:59:37
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 14 June 2022, 13:27:02
should make the insurance cheaper then  >:D

They don't go fast enough to crash properly so low risk anyway >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 June 2022, 09:13:57
Early start and changed a heater valve on a 2006 Ford Ka.

I wasn't expecting it to get under my skin but it's fantastic. Nice to work on and it drives very sweetly. Only 22k miles in 16 years. I don't want to give it back...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 June 2022, 12:20:53
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 June 2022, 09:13:57
Early start and changed a heater valve on a 2006 Ford Ka.

So its not rusted away into a small heap of orange dust then?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 June 2022, 13:31:13
Its rare to find one where the filler cap panel work has not fallen off and at east its not got that crap noisy old cross flow 'Endura' engine in it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 June 2022, 14:53:05
I was surprised too! Garaged all its life and no rust I could see. I didn't go underneath though, just in case...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 June 2022, 16:12:16
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 June 2022, 14:53:05
I was surprised too! Garaged all its life and no rust I could see. I didn't go underneath though, just in case...

Filler cap is the usual area where it starts, Ford even created a special repair panel.

Trouble is its usually the tip of the iceburg

(https://autoshite.com/uploads/monthly_08_2015/post-3069-0-69199000-1439020634.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2022, 17:34:53
Henry Ford - the man who made walking a pleasure.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 June 2022, 17:42:04
Acquired a shiny new MOT for the Ford Mondeo!  :y  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 June 2022, 18:34:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 15 June 2022, 17:42:04
Acquired a shiny new MOT for the Ford Mondeo!  :y  :D

Well done. Don't let it go the way of your classic BMW. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 June 2022, 21:31:04
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 June 2022, 18:34:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 15 June 2022, 17:42:04
Acquired a shiny new MOT for the Ford Mondeo!  :y  :D

Well done. Don't let it go the way of your classic BMW. :)

Well it seems that my old Beemer who was enjoying a gentle retirement in Torquay may be no more, as the old girls MOT wasn't renewed last May.   :(

Unless the owner expired before the MOT did...  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 June 2022, 22:12:06
4 Stella and 4 burgers for £4 in your favourite co op today mate👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 June 2022, 22:53:56
Quote from: Raeturbo on 15 June 2022, 22:12:06
4 Stella and 4 burgers for £4 in your favourite co op today mate👍

Damn I'm on the wrong side of the bridge!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 June 2022, 23:29:00
💡
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 18 June 2022, 16:17:47
Oil and Filter and new wipers on the Beemer  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 18 June 2022, 17:27:37
Had a couple of productive days this week with guru Addy.

Mine now has a gearbox and engine where there was once a gaping chasm. And we have started stripping his exhaust and a few other bits from his.More importantly, there has been coffee and cake.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 June 2022, 18:16:05
The rear wiper on the V70 has not been returning to base when I switch it off and parks itself in the middle of the screen.

So this afternoon I removed the motor, opened up the casing and lots of water poured out. Cleaned it all up, greased it and reassembled.

No difference.  >:(                                                          FFS!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 June 2022, 18:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 June 2022, 18:16:05
The rear wiper on the V70 has not been returning to base when I switch it off and parks itself in the middle of the screen.

So this afternoon I removed the motor, opened up the casing and lots of water poured out. Cleaned it all up, greased it and reassembled.

No difference.  >:(                                                          FFS!  ;D
If it's actually clearing the rear screen, I wouldn't delve any deeper, it'll drive you mad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 June 2022, 18:46:13
Quote from: STEMO on 18 June 2022, 18:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 June 2022, 18:16:05
The rear wiper on the V70 has not been returning to base when I switch it off and parks itself in the middle of the screen.

So this afternoon I removed the motor, opened up the casing and lots of water poured out. Cleaned it all up, greased it and reassembled.

No difference.  >:(                                                          FFS!  ;D
If it's actually clearing the rear screen, I wouldn't delve any deeper, it'll drive you mad.

I'm going to get rid of both soon anyway and just have one car, as keeping two is becoming an extravagance.  ::)

Don't know what the replacement will be yet. Maybe I'll start a thread!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 June 2022, 18:59:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 June 2022, 18:46:13
Quote from: STEMO on 18 June 2022, 18:22:54
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 June 2022, 18:16:05
The rear wiper on the V70 has not been returning to base when I switch it off and parks itself in the middle of the screen.

So this afternoon I removed the motor, opened up the casing and lots of water poured out. Cleaned it all up, greased it and reassembled.

No difference.  >:(                                                          FFS!  ;D
If it's actually clearing the rear screen, I wouldn't delve any deeper, it'll drive you mad.

I'm going to get rid of both soon anyway and just have one car, as keeping two is becoming an extravagance.  ::)

Don't know what the replacement will be yet. Maybe I'll start a thread!  ;D
Yes please! We can all make suggestions, some about your new car.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 June 2022, 19:02:51
Why have you got two cars anyway?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 June 2022, 19:32:10
Quote from: STEMO on 18 June 2022, 19:02:51
Why have you got two cars anyway?

The V70 is an old banger/workhorse that I use and abuse and the Mondeo is my decent/Sunday car.  ;D

Alternatively I'm slightly eccentric.  ::)  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 June 2022, 20:34:32
In which case, do you fancy an R Class?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 June 2022, 20:53:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 June 2022, 20:34:32
In which case, do you fancy an R Class?  :D


He said slightly eccentric, not blind, burdened with 3.5 children and 5 senile parents, and lost the will to live a couple of decades ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 June 2022, 21:05:30
Quote from: Nick W on 18 June 2022, 20:53:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 June 2022, 20:34:32
In which case, do you fancy an R Class?  :D


He said slightly eccentric, not blind, burdened with 3.5 children and 5 senile parents, and lost the will to live a couple of decades ago.
Cruel :o
But, sadly, correct  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 June 2022, 21:19:27
3.5 kids and four senile parents short, but it's a pretty accomplished package on the road  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 June 2022, 09:51:14
Drove the V70 to Wallsall on Saturday[110 miles each way]chucked a Mondeo V6 engine and gearbox in the back and came home again 36.4 mpg average for the journey not too bad for a 22yr old 2.4 petrol engined motor I don't think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 June 2022, 13:15:33
Not bad? That’s great👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 June 2022, 13:23:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 June 2022, 21:19:27
3.5 kids and four senile parents short, but it's a pretty accomplished package on the road  :D

What sort of MPG do you get from it now its all serviced and you've had some time/miles to get used to it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2022, 16:04:49
Averaging 30 - 31mpg on my new commute without faffing around.

Doesn’t seem to matter whether my journey average is above or below 40mph either as the higher the speeds the greater the momentum so the less effort to keep moving whereas stop start traffic kills the economy because you're always getting the weight moving.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 20 June 2022, 17:59:19
One of the two exhaust boxes between the cats and the back box tail pipes had a hole blown out through its side.

So today I fitted a Holts wide bandage gun gum kit around it to give me some time before I replace both boxes.  I know they won’t be cheap, but hey ho, the joys of running a 3.2 Omega with twin exhausts! ;D ;D

Got to start looking for the best price and who will supply them ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 June 2022, 18:15:01
Topped up the screenwash on the Omega and Boxster - that was it for the day.  ;D
Will probably revisit Pierre tomorrow if my patience is feeling strong.
Refitted cambelt and other bits a couple of days ago and it wound over on the starter without any worrying noises.
No sign of it trying to start at all though.
Sprayed a bit of brake cleaner down the air intake and it fired up and ran for a few seconds.
Fault code suggests a problem with fuel supply, and it does indeed behave as though its not getting any fuel.
Cant imagine why it has decided to do this when the cambelt apparently jumped a few teeth while it was ticking over though.  ::) ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2022, 20:07:29
Is the fuel pump belt driven?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 June 2022, 20:18:18
Thought about washing it, following its holibobs last week.

Glad I didn't, as next door are having their outside woodwork sanded ready for painting. Dust city ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2022, 20:26:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 June 2022, 20:18:18
Thought about washing it, following its holibobs last week.

Glad I didn't, as next door are having their outside woodwork sanded ready for painting. Dust city ;D
I might get the Albanians at Longford to do mine tomorrow. Desperately needs the bits of pigeon, bugs and Avgas washed off... Done almost 4,000 miles since its last bath :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 June 2022, 20:39:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2022, 20:07:29
Is the fuel pump belt driven?

It is indeed. Pulley next to the cam pulley. Its has been carefully set in the correct position, so cant see that being the problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2022, 21:04:15
Just a thought  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 01:04:36
It’s a Norwegian blue🌪🌪
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 June 2022, 05:53:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2022, 16:04:49
Averaging 30 - 31mpg on my new commute without faffing around.

Not bad at all for a big AWD bus. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 June 2022, 10:09:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 June 2022, 18:15:01
Topped up the screenwash on the Omega and Boxster - that was it for the day.  ;D
Will probably revisit Pierre tomorrow if my patience is feeling strong.
Refitted cambelt and other bits a couple of days ago and it wound over on the starter without any worrying noises.
No sign of it trying to start at all though.
Sprayed a bit of brake cleaner down the air intake and it fired up and ran for a few seconds.
Fault code suggests a problem with fuel supply, and it does indeed behave as though its not getting any fuel.
Cant imagine why it has decided to do this when the cambelt apparently jumped a few teeth while it was ticking over though.  ::) ???

I know its common rail but is the pump timed ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 12:40:31
It’s dead I tell you…..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 June 2022, 12:49:02
I have read that the pump isnt timed, but there is a dot on the pulley to line up with a certain point on the engine, which I have done when refitting the cambelt.
I would love to scrap the little bastard, but tbh cant afford to replace it unless I sell the Boxster, and I would really like to avoid doing that for at least another year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 12:49:35
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 12:40:31
It’s dead I tell you…..

The parrot is dead?………… ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 June 2022, 13:18:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 June 2022, 12:49:02
I have read that the pump isnt timed, but there is a dot on the pulley to line up with a certain point on the engine, which I have done when refitting the cambelt.
I would love to scrap the little bastard, but tbh cant afford to replace it unless I sell the Boxster, and I would really like to avoid doing that for at least another year.

If its common rail then the pump is not timed, if its a clasic rotary or inline injection pump, then it is  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 13:34:28
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 12:49:35
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 12:40:31
It’s dead I tell you…..

The parrot is dead?………… ;D

                 Nice plumage  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 13:46:06
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 13:34:28
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 12:49:35
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 12:40:31
It’s dead I tell you…..

The parrot is dead?………… ;D

                 Nice plumage  ;D

But are you really sure it is dead?  You know, really dead?……

 ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2022, 13:48:50
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 13:46:06
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 13:34:28
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 12:49:35
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 12:40:31
It’s dead I tell you…..

The parrot is dead?………… ;D

                 Nice plumage  ;D

But are you really sure it is dead?  You know, really dead?……

 ;D ;D ;)
Well it has been eaten and the bones stewing for stock...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 13:54:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2022, 13:48:50
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 13:46:06
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 13:34:28
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 21 June 2022, 12:49:35
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 12:40:31
It’s dead I tell you…..

The parrot is dead?………… ;D

                 Nice plumage  ;D

But are you really sure it is dead?  You know, really dead?……

 ;D ;D ;)
Well it has been eaten and the bones stewing for stock...

But is it really dead….? Dead, as in dead……..hanging upside down from it’s perch…….dead……..are the bones for the stew really of the dead parrot……..? ;D :D

We need the voice of John Cleese now….. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 June 2022, 14:54:15
They stun easily you know👀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 21 June 2022, 18:46:46
You sure it wasnt spam
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 June 2022, 19:47:11
Did a bit more on the moneypit.
Discovered by a quick look at the handbrake guide... That there should be a pair of return springs where mine has always had split pins holding the cable on. I clearly remember cursing whoever had fitted cheap horrible ones the first time I changed the handbrake cable, many moons ago. I cursed them again today for good measure.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 23 June 2022, 19:36:51
Brakes fitted. Steering bits fitted. Progress has been made!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 19:40:50
Driven it to Seahouses to meet some ex forces mates for a meal & a few pints.🍺🍺🍺
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 June 2022, 20:08:41
Quote from: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 19:40:50
Driven it to Seahouses to meet some ex forces mates for a meal & a few pints.🍺🍺🍺
That's a helluva drive for a pint. Guess you're staying over.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 20:30:30
Quote from: STEMO on 23 June 2022, 20:08:41
Quote from: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 19:40:50
Driven it to Seahouses to meet some ex forces mates for a meal & a few pints.🍺🍺🍺
That's a helluva drive for a pint. Guess you're staying over.
. 


Up here for a few days staying not far from Anwick, moved up from Scarborough on Tuesday with the tin tent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 June 2022, 22:12:07
Quote from: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 20:30:30
Quote from: STEMO on 23 June 2022, 20:08:41
Quote from: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 19:40:50
Driven it to Seahouses to meet some ex forces mates for a meal & a few pints.🍺🍺🍺
That's a helluva drive for a pint. Guess you're staying over.
. 


Up here for a few days staying not far from Anwick, moved up from Scarborough on Tuesday with the tin tent.
We stayed in Beadnell a few years ago. If you're not fussy on castles there's not a lot to do.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 June 2022, 10:43:40
We are staying at Dunstan Hill & it's beautiful walk alon Embleton beach every morning best beach in the country in my opinion.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 24 June 2022, 11:26:51
Beautiful part of the world. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2022, 13:08:24
Quote from: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 19:40:50
Driven it to Seahouses to meet some ex forces mates for a meal & a few pints.🍺🍺🍺
We went there for a week back in March - managed that one week when the weather was crazy hot :).  Lovely part of the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgeA5sqt3ik
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:08:06
Had another go at diagnosing Pierres problem to day with no success.
The cambelt jumped a few teeth at tickover, so took the rocker cover off and checked what I could. Pushed all the lifters down and they all sprung back up ok. Clearances all similar, so may have been lucky and not caused any real damage - maybe ?
Connected jump leads from the Omega and tried to start it. It spun over fine with no worrying noises but would only briefly fire up when I sprayed some brake cleaner down the air intake.
No fuel getting sent to the injectors and I cant fathom why.  :-\ ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 June 2022, 15:12:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:08:06
Had another go at diagnosing Pierres problem to day with no success.
The cambelt jumped a few teeth at tickover, so took the rocker cover off and checked what I could. Pushed all the lifters down and they all sprung back up ok. Clearances all similar, so may have been lucky and not caused any real damage - maybe ?
Connected jump leads from the Omega and tried to start it. It spun over fine with no worrying noises but would only briefly fire up when I sprayed some brake cleaner down the air intake.
No fuel getting sent to the injectors and I cant fathom why.  :-\ ::)

I thought that sort of behaviour was considered a cardinal sin on here?  ???  ::)

Or is it only a sin to do it to an Omega?  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:20:03
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 24 June 2022, 15:12:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:08:06
Had another go at diagnosing Pierres problem to day with no success.
The cambelt jumped a few teeth at tickover, so took the rocker cover off and checked what I could. Pushed all the lifters down and they all sprung back up ok. Clearances all similar, so may have been lucky and not caused any real damage - maybe ?
Connected jump leads from the Omega and tried to start it. It spun over fine with no worrying noises but would only briefly fire up when I sprayed some brake cleaner down the air intake.
No fuel getting sent to the injectors and I cant fathom why.  :-\ ::)

I thought that sort of behaviour was considered a cardinal sin on here?  ???  ::)

Or is it only a sin to do it to an Omega?  :-\  ;D
Yes, don't want to be damaging Pierre's engine do we?  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:29:00
It has one axle on the weighbridge so Im not going to lose any sleep over it.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:35:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:29:00
It has one axle on the weighbridge so Im not going to lose any sleep over it.  ;D
I think you've probably saved the purchase price in fuel compared to the omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:35:57
And there are plenty more of the hateful little bastards out there  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:42:07
It saves approx. £1000 per year in fuel compared to using the Omega. Hateful ittle bastards dont come cheap at the moment. Hence wanting to fix it if possible.
I have this nagging feeling that it might be something simple that Im overlooking.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:51:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:42:07
It saves approx. £1000 per year in fuel compared to using the Omega. Hateful ittle bastards dont come cheap at the moment. Hence wanting to fix it if possible.
I have this nagging feeling that it might be something simple that Im overlooking.  ???
If it's worth saving get a second opinion from someone who knows the engine. It might cost a few Bob, but worth it if you can get it running.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 June 2022, 16:57:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 24 June 2022, 15:12:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:08:06
Had another go at diagnosing Pierres problem to day with no success.
The cambelt jumped a few teeth at tickover, so took the rocker cover off and checked what I could. Pushed all the lifters down and they all sprung back up ok. Clearances all similar, so may have been lucky and not caused any real damage - maybe ?
Connected jump leads from the Omega and tried to start it. It spun over fine with no worrying noises but would only briefly fire up when I sprayed some brake cleaner down the air intake.
No fuel getting sent to the injectors and I cant fathom why.  :-\ ::)

I thought that sort of behaviour was considered a cardinal sin on here?  ??? ::)

Or is it only a sin to do it to an Omega?  :-\ ;D


A quick squirt as preliminary diagnosis is acceptable. Any more than that should be avoided.
Don't use it on a common rail diesel. Ever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 June 2022, 17:02:20
Quote from: Nick W on 24 June 2022, 16:57:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 24 June 2022, 15:12:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:08:06
Had another go at diagnosing Pierres problem to day with no success.
The cambelt jumped a few teeth at tickover, so took the rocker cover off and checked what I could. Pushed all the lifters down and they all sprung back up ok. Clearances all similar, so may have been lucky and not caused any real damage - maybe ?
Connected jump leads from the Omega and tried to start it. It spun over fine with no worrying noises but would only briefly fire up when I sprayed some brake cleaner down the air intake.
No fuel getting sent to the injectors and I cant fathom why.  :-\ ::)

I thought that sort of behaviour was considered a cardinal sin on here?  ??? ::)

Or is it only a sin to do it to an Omega?  :-\ ;D


A quick squirt as preliminary diagnosis is acceptable. Any more than that should be avoided.
Don't use it on a common rail diesel. Ever.

I believe that this is Lord Opti's approach to life!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 June 2022, 23:33:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:42:07
It saves approx. £1000 per year in fuel compared to using the Omega. Hateful ittle bastards dont come cheap at the moment. Hence wanting to fix it if possible.
I have this nagging feeling that it might be something simple that Im overlooking.  ???

     But it’s cost you more than a grands worth of mental anguish. Let it have the guillotine I say, off with its head never to be put back on🪓🪓🥁🥀🥀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 June 2022, 11:02:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 June 2022, 13:08:24
Quote from: Rangie on 23 June 2022, 19:40:50
Driven it to Seahouses to meet some ex forces mates for a meal & a few pints.🍺🍺🍺
We went there for a week back in March - managed that one week when the weather was crazy hot :).  Lovely part of the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgeA5sqt3ik
. 


That's brilliant TB ,it really is a stunning coastline & totally unspoilt no amusement arcades burger vans etc. Went into Craster this morning for Kippers & Kipper pate which is absolutely delicious if it wasn't for the family being close by in Lincolnshire we would move up here, who knows maybe one day. 🏫
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 June 2022, 13:16:43
We intended to go to Craster on our way back from Amble one day when we were up there, but managed to miss it.  Next time :)

You're welcome to the kippers though, urgh! ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 14:04:33
Quote from: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:51:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:42:07
It saves approx. £1000 per year in fuel compared to using the Omega. Hateful ittle bastards dont come cheap at the moment. Hence wanting to fix it if possible.
I have this nagging feeling that it might be something simple that Im overlooking.  ???
If it's worth saving get a second opinion from someone who knows the engine. It might cost a few Bob, but worth it if you can get it running.

Not that easy when I cant take it somewhere. My experience of expensive mobile mechanics is that they often know less than I do.
Ive been posting about it on the Renault forum, and it seems to have the resident "experts" stumped.
Ive had another fiddle with it - bypassed the filter and connected the supply pipe up to the pump to a pipe running into a jug of diesel.
It sucks the diesel up and it comes back down the return pipe, so Im guessing its getting pumped to the injectors, but they arent firing it into the cylinders so the engine can start.
So what would stop the injectors from firing ?
Crank sensor coincidentally failed when the cambelt jumped teeth ? Its at the gearbox end of the engine so very doubtful.
Cam sensor - its possible the wiring to that has got damaged internally, but I think that would make it run rough rather than not at all.
Would probably throw up its own fault code too ?
I really am stumped, but still have a feeling its just something Im overlooking.
Very tempted indeed to just scrap it, but cant really afford to replace it without selling the Boxster, which I really dont want to do.
Also buying another small cheap car, could be buying another unreliable heap of shite and I might be no further forward.
Will have to resolve it somehow soon though, as £13 a day in petrol in the Omega just to get to work isnt sustainable in the long term.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2022, 14:09:30
Are the injector plugs fully seated?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 14:33:37
Yep. Checked that.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2022, 15:33:54
Injector relay?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 17:22:46
Wouldnt know where to find it, or how to test it if I did tbh.  :-\
Will consult Haynes book of bollix, but Im not hopeful. six pages on door speakers and one page on engine electrics.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 June 2022, 17:46:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 14:04:33
Quote from: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:51:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:42:07
It saves approx. £1000 per year in fuel compared to using the Omega. Hateful ittle bastards dont come cheap at the moment. Hence wanting to fix it if possible.
I have this nagging feeling that it might be something simple that Im overlooking.  ???
If it's worth saving get a second opinion from someone who knows the engine. It might cost a few Bob, but worth it if you can get it running.

Not that easy when I cant take it somewhere. My experience of expensive mobile mechanics is that they often know less than I do.
Ive been posting about it on the Renault forum, and it seems to have the resident "experts" stumped.
Ive had another fiddle with it - bypassed the filter and connected the supply pipe up to the pump to a pipe running into a jug of diesel.
It sucks the diesel up and it comes back down the return pipe, so Im guessing its getting pumped to the injectors, but they arent firing it into the cylinders so the engine can start.
So what would stop the injectors from firing ?
Crank sensor coincidentally failed when the cambelt jumped teeth ? Its at the gearbox end of the engine so very doubtful.
Cam sensor - its possible the wiring to that has got damaged internally, but I think that would make it run rough rather than not at all.
Would probably throw up its own fault code too ?
I really am stumped, but still have a feeling its just something Im overlooking.
Very tempted indeed to just scrap it, but cant really afford to replace it without selling the Boxster, which I really dont want to do.
Also buying another small cheap car, could be buying another unreliable heap of shite and I might be no further forward.
Will have to resolve it somehow soon though, as £13 a day in petrol in the Omega just to get to work isnt sustainable in the long term.
.

 For a cheap reliable car, that's fun to drive,and cheap on fuel, I've got a K12 Micra,, absolutely fun to drive, 5th gear everywhere,..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 June 2022, 17:57:29
Quote from: biggriffin on 25 June 2022, 17:46:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 14:04:33
Quote from: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:51:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:42:07
It saves approx. £1000 per year in fuel compared to using the Omega. Hateful ittle bastards dont come cheap at the moment. Hence wanting to fix it if possible.
I have this nagging feeling that it might be something simple that Im overlooking.  ???
If it's worth saving get a second opinion from someone who knows the engine. It might cost a few Bob, but worth it if you can get it running.

Not that easy when I cant take it somewhere. My experience of expensive mobile mechanics is that they often know less than I do.
Ive been posting about it on the Renault forum, and it seems to have the resident "experts" stumped.
Ive had another fiddle with it - bypassed the filter and connected the supply pipe up to the pump to a pipe running into a jug of diesel.
It sucks the diesel up and it comes back down the return pipe, so Im guessing its getting pumped to the injectors, but they arent firing it into the cylinders so the engine can start.
So what would stop the injectors from firing ?
Crank sensor coincidentally failed when the cambelt jumped teeth ? Its at the gearbox end of the engine so very doubtful.
Cam sensor - its possible the wiring to that has got damaged internally, but I think that would make it run rough rather than not at all.
Would probably throw up its own fault code too ?
I really am stumped, but still have a feeling its just something Im overlooking.
Very tempted indeed to just scrap it, but cant really afford to replace it without selling the Boxster, which I really dont want to do.
Also buying another small cheap car, could be buying another unreliable heap of shite and I might be no further forward.
Will have to resolve it somehow soon though, as £13 a day in petrol in the Omega just to get to work isnt sustainable in the long term.
.

 For a cheap reliable car, that's fun to drive,and cheap on fuel, I've got a K12 Micra,, absolutely fun to drive, 5th gear everywhere,..
As Albs said earlier, though, nothing is cheap to buy now, esp cars that are economical.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 18:58:54
Well, I,ve just had it running. Was charging the battery today. Just put it back on , turned the key and off it went.
Engine fault light was on, read the codes and got one for cam sensor. Then realised the cam sensor was sat on the seat beside me.  :D
Put it back on and plugged it in, turned the key and it would start. Took the cam sensor off again and tried again but it still didnt start.
So Im now as confused as ever.  ??? :-\ ::)
It did sound ok though when it was running.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 June 2022, 19:34:38
maybe disconnecting the battery is resetting a stuck relay or clearing something in the ECU  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 25 June 2022, 19:50:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 18:58:54
Well, I,ve just had it running. Was charging the battery today. Just put it back on , turned the key and off it went.
Engine fault light was on, read the codes and got one for cam sensor. Then realised the cam sensor was sat on the seat beside me.  :D
Put it back on and plugged it in, turned the key and it would start. Took the cam sensor off again and tried again but it still didnt start.
So Im now as confused as ever.  ??? :-\ ::)
It did sound ok though when it was running.

It ran before the belt jumped teeth so has to be connected,have you checked the woodruff keys on cam and crank to make sure one hasn't moved enough to cock the timing up ,may not be enough to bend anything but could make it bitch to start
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 20:31:38
Good thinking.  :y
Pretty sure the one on the crank is ok, but havent looked at the one on the cam.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2022, 01:24:11
Washed the Alabama Mumsybus. First time since March :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 26 June 2022, 06:58:40
  Had a long trip up to Wakefield for a gathering of V8,s
One of those meets where mine was the car with he least amount of BHP
Much decibels was to be heard with the VXR8,s arriving
Mare of a journey home when the A1 got closed at the M18 junction
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 June 2022, 15:33:26
Quote from: STEMO on 25 June 2022, 17:57:29
Quote from: biggriffin on 25 June 2022, 17:46:08
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2022, 14:04:33
Quote from: STEMO on 24 June 2022, 15:51:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2022, 15:42:07
It saves approx. £1000 per year in fuel compared to using the Omega. Hateful ittle bastards dont come cheap at the moment. Hence wanting to fix it if possible.
I have this nagging feeling that it might be something simple that Im overlooking.  ???
If it's worth saving get a second opinion from someone who knows the engine. It might cost a few Bob, but worth it if you can get it running.

Not that easy when I cant take it somewhere. My experience of expensive mobile mechanics is that they often know less than I do.
Ive been posting about it on the Renault forum, and it seems to have the resident "experts" stumped.
Ive had another fiddle with it - bypassed the filter and connected the supply pipe up to the pump to a pipe running into a jug of diesel.
It sucks the diesel up and it comes back down the return pipe, so Im guessing its getting pumped to the injectors, but they arent firing it into the cylinders so the engine can start.
So what would stop the injectors from firing ?
Crank sensor coincidentally failed when the cambelt jumped teeth ? Its at the gearbox end of the engine so very doubtful.
Cam sensor - its possible the wiring to that has got damaged internally, but I think that would make it run rough rather than not at all.
Would probably throw up its own fault code too ?
I really am stumped, but still have a feeling its just something Im overlooking.
Very tempted indeed to just scrap it, but cant really afford to replace it without selling the Boxster, which I really dont want to do.
Also buying another small cheap car, could be buying another unreliable heap of shite and I might be no further forward.
Will have to resolve it somehow soon though, as £13 a day in petrol in the Omega just to get to work isnt sustainable in the long term.
.

 For a cheap reliable car, that's fun to drive,and cheap on fuel, I've got a K12 Micra,, absolutely fun to drive, 5th gear everywhere,..
As Albs said earlier, though, nothing is cheap to buy now, esp cars that are economical.

 £1000. Will get you a Micra. There's a few around £800. 

 And you won't lose money on them, as Abdul pizza delivery boyos love em.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2022, 17:10:28
Could be a possibilty. What sort of realistic MPG are they good for ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 June 2022, 17:23:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2022, 17:10:28
Could be a possibilty. What sort of realistic MPG are they good for ?
It doesn't sound to me as if Pierre needs that much fettling to get going. You said it was running fine, albeit minus cam sensor. Don't give up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 June 2022, 17:25:32
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 June 2022, 15:33:26

 £1000. Will get you a Micra. There's a few around £800. 

 And you won't lose money on them, as Abdul pizza delivery boyos love em.


An £800 Micra is actually £1600 worth of rust repair.


A £1000 budget for a small car means a Fiesta or Corsa. Petrol and manual, ONLY. The characteristic faults are simple and cheap to fix.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2022, 19:14:55
I keep eyeing up a P Reg Saab 9-5/9000 saloon on my commute...

Might be an interesting distraction :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 26 June 2022, 19:49:08
Sounds to me like the cam timing is out on the pile of French poo. I know someone who did a head gasket and then it was a bitch to start, turned out cam was a tooth out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 June 2022, 19:51:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2022, 19:14:55
I keep eyeing up a P Reg Saab 9-5/9000 saloon on my commute...

Might be an interesting distraction :D

The old 9000 was a pretty bullet proof car in its day
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 26 June 2022, 20:07:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2022, 17:10:28
Could be a possibilty. What sort of realistic MPG are they good for ?

 Don't know.When it's low I refill it., Never have bothered with what fuel costs me a week.

And as for nicks comment about rust, it's solid, had been stood for 2 years, put 2 tyres and a battery, and a service, straight thro the test, might need exhaust for next year.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 June 2022, 20:31:42
Quote from: biggriffin on 26 June 2022, 20:07:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2022, 17:10:28
Could be a possibilty. What sort of realistic MPG are they good for ?

 Don't know.When it's low I refill it., Never have bothered with what fuel costs me a week.

And as for nicks comment about rust, it's solid, had been stood for 2 years, put 2 tyres and a battery, and a service, straight thro the test, might need exhaust for next year.

Some budget cars can be brilliant buys, more often it's about being in the right place at the right time / knowing someone who cant be bothered to advertise etc now as there sure aren't many bargains out there being advertised


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2022, 20:40:25
Quote from: countrywoman on 26 June 2022, 19:49:08
Sounds to me like the cam timing is out on the pile of French poo. I know someone who did a head gasket and then it was a bitch to start, turned out cam was a tooth out.

I plan on starting again from scratch and revisiting that will be the first job. I did do it in a hurry and a fit of temper with the bloody thing tbh.
I cant help thinking though, that it suddenly started and ran ok for a couple of days ago though, and then went back to no chance of starting once I switched it off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 June 2022, 20:45:14
Didn't do anything about my kaput windscreen washers on the Mondeo.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 27 June 2022, 09:27:24
Up to my ankles in filler dust on the Austin smoothing out all the welds from modding a lot of the panels , think there's as much filler on the floor as on the car !!BTW its a job I hate and only a 1/3 way .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 June 2022, 14:43:04
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2022, 20:40:25
Quote from: countrywoman on 26 June 2022, 19:49:08
Sounds to me like the cam timing is out on the pile of French poo. I know someone who did a head gasket and then it was a bitch to start, turned out cam was a tooth out.

I plan on starting again from scratch and revisiting that will be the first job. I did do it in a hurry and a fit of temper with the bloody thing tbh.
I cant help thinking though, that it suddenly started and ran ok for a couple of days ago though, and then went back to no chance of starting once I switched it off.
I feel your pain, having experienced such weirdness after swapping the engine in Project TB2/Tractor, only for it to run perfectly, just once.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 June 2022, 14:56:05
I hate cars - sometimes.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2022, 14:25:58
Managed to find a bit of time to go out and have a play with Pierrre.....................and Ive found the problem.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 July 2022, 14:33:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2022, 14:25:58
Managed to find a bit of time to go out and have a play with Pierrre.....................and Ive found the problem.  :)

On a sunny day like this you should be hooning about in the BOXSTER  letting the wind blow through where your hair used to be. ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 July 2022, 14:49:14
Droplinks on the Astra.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2022, 14:54:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 July 2022, 14:33:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2022, 14:25:58
Managed to find a bit of time to go out and have a play with Pierrre.....................and Ive found the problem.  :)

On a sunny day like this you should be hooning about in the BOXSTER  letting the wind blow through where your hair used to be. ::) ::)

 ;D That was the plan, but it failed the MOT on Thursday because the handbrake apparently doesnt work on one side.
New cable and shoes should arrive tomorrow.

Problem with Pierre is the camshaft pulley woodruff key is bust. Could still have a bent valve or two, but I wont know until I put it all back together.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2022, 19:02:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2022, 14:54:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 July 2022, 14:33:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2022, 14:25:58
Managed to find a bit of time to go out and have a play with Pierrre.....................and Ive found the problem.  :)

On a sunny day like this you should be hooning about in the BOXSTER  letting the wind blow through where your hair used to be. ::) ::)

 ;D That was the plan, but it failed the MOT on Thursday because the handbrake apparently doesnt work on one side.
New cable and shoes should arrive tomorrow.

Problem with Pierre is the camshaft pulley woodruff key is bust. Could still have a bent valve or two, but I wont know until I put it all back together.
Fingers crossed :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2022, 19:09:02
Spent the day driving around the countryside looking at some right old dogs.  1st one had no documentation at all, and possibly a gearbox fault (but was the updated version of the M32).  Drove fine, apart from the 6th gear thing, and was reasonably clean for its age/mileage.

2nd was a premium priced one, which she would have stretched to if it was in reasonable condition, but was a wreck that only just started, EML on, and a major oil leak.

3rd was another premium priced example, bodywork pretty tidy, but is dreadful condition underneath, despite the engine trying to spread enough oil under it to prevent corrosion.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 03 July 2022, 21:20:46
 Had a leasurly drive up the A140 to wings and wheels show at Norwich Aviation Museum
Lots to look at there for those with more than a passing interest in planes
Even slower drive back due to the sunday drivers being awake and on the roads
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2022, 21:39:09
I too have been looking around for replacements for Pierre.
I have concluded I had better get him up and running if at all reasonably possible.
The prices people are asking for utter piles of shite are beyond taking the piss.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 July 2022, 23:48:34
Took the omega to the Swansea air show,  five up and performing excellently.  Great show too and can never tire of the excitement of the red arrows they surely must be the very best there is.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 July 2022, 11:15:57
Quote from: Raeturbo on 03 July 2022, 23:48:34
Took the omega to the Swansea air show,  five up and performing excellently.  Great show too and can never tire of the excitement of the red arrows they surely must be the very best there is.
We had them overhead yesterday, twice.  Something to do with the silly Silverstone thing yesterday ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2022, 22:43:27
Drove it to my Immunisation and Uniform Appointment today.

Got two new holes in each arm and a nice suit only to come out to the car and find the NSR corner sitting low >:(

Fortunately, it pumped back up, so it isn't permanent, but the Airmatic is obviously faulty.

Tested for leaks with soapy water and could not quite decide where the leak is... Not from outside of the valve block, but possibly the NSR airbag or line.  :-\

Fortunately, it doesn't have full Airmatic, just the rears, and also fortunately, Mercedes did offer a couple of models of the Alabama Mumsybus without any Airmatic. So took some digging, and I have managed to locate a pair of rear springs for it.  8)

May also require a couple of bits and bobs to get them fitted, but they locate into exactly the same positions, so will be a permanent fix for significantly less than any individual Airmatic parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 July 2022, 23:00:35
Opti swears by the air attic suspension. Or is that swears at it?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 July 2022, 00:50:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2022, 22:43:27

May also require a couple of bits and bobs to get them fitted, but they locate into exactly the same positions, so will be a permanent fix for significantly less than any individual Airmatic parts.

Presumably also something to either fool the computer into thinking it's still got airmatic, or to code it out of the ECU entirely?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 July 2022, 09:06:54
Will start by pulling the fuse to the pump. The sensors can stay as they're probably linked to the xenons...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 July 2022, 10:35:52
Are the airbags that expensive that they can't be replaced?  :-\

No alternative to genuine Merc ones?  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 July 2022, 11:43:12
Genuine are about £400, Chinesey start a £70 a pair... But...

1. The airbag itself may not be the issue.

2. Chinesey things that are 8.5% of the original cost either won't last, won't fit, or both.

Worst case the springs will require £150 in fittings but it will fix the issue. Permanently.

If it isn't the bags, then it's the valve body... Circa £180, or the lines... Not expensive but you have to strip the car to replace them as they run internally. I don't have time to mess around chasing it as I get three days off this week, two next and then I am training until September and need a functioning car. Had I been at Gatwick still I could train it and not worry, but needs must.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 09 July 2022, 11:47:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 09 July 2022, 10:35:52
Are the airbags that expensive that they can't be replaced?  :-\

No alternative to genuine Merc ones?  ???
There are alternatives

https://aerosus.co.uk/mercedes/r-class-w251.html (https://aerosus.co.uk/mercedes/r-class-w251.html)

https://www.arnottindustries.com/products/mercedes-benz-air-suspension/r-class (https://www.arnottindustries.com/products/mercedes-benz-air-suspension/r-class)

Also - Back in 2016 AndyB paid to have Mercedes do the job. I don't think he was impressed by the customer service......... https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=134169.0 (https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=134169.0)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 10:44:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Its her car, and she won't have a milk float :y.  Beyond that, she just knows its a red car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 11:01:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 10:44:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Its her car, and she won't have a milk float :y.  Beyond that, she just knows its a red car ;D
25 BHP extra then being RED  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 15:30:04
P0304 on one of the astra estates  ::)
new plug didn't resolve it ,so fitted a new coil pack ,which did the trick  :)

interestingly .... if you try and buy it on-line to collect from Eurocarshyte they say the discount code doesn't apply to various parts  including the astra coil pack  ::)
as they had 3 in stock ,I just went down and paid and collected in person ,they did apply a discount ,similar to the on-line code .(about 40% off)
so worth checking if you try o order and get no discount  ;) Robbing ****s  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 18:14:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 11:01:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 10:44:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Its her car, and she won't have a milk float :y.  Beyond that, she just knows its a red car ;D
25 BHP extra then being RED  :)
"I think my one is faster than yours, Mr Bond, because mines a red one"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Zuo2JtTdY

Probably NWS...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 July 2022, 18:44:29
Popped out in the Mondeo earlier and had a horrible noise from the rear offside.  :o

Thought it was stone trapped in the pads, whipped the wheel off to find the shim from the old pads trapped behind the dust cover and the disk.  ::)

I must have dropped it down there when I changed the pads a few weeks ago without noticing and it shifted today so it was rubbing on the disc.  :-\

Anyway, easy fix which is a relief as I'll be racking up some miles over the next few days.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 July 2022, 19:56:10
Cleaned crank sensor on step daughters C70 and cured its starting issues[for now!] Then got a bolt that passes through a bush and spring pan rotating with the nut on underside of spring pan[need to change rear springs.Bolt head is very shallow so can't get a decent grip on it with access restricted by the fact it's in the centre of the spring diameter >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 July 2022, 20:09:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 18:14:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 11:01:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 10:44:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Its her car, and she won't have a milk float :y.  Beyond that, she just knows its a red car ;D
25 BHP extra then being RED  :)
"I think my one is faster than yours, Mr Bond, because mines a red one"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Zuo2JtTdY

Probably NWS...
The fluffs at Sheffield city council banned the innocuous and inoffensive Chubby Brown from doing his gig earlier in the year and, I'm afraid, it looks as though Kevin is going to go the same way  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 10 July 2022, 21:14:59
 Went to the Haddon events show at Orsett, Essex with the car and got cooked to a crispy red with the sun. And we were under a shelter. Damn, it was hot. Still 30 degrees when I got back hame at 5pm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 July 2022, 21:36:37
Up in Kendal in the Jag, stop off before moving on to Langbank in the morning for a few days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 09:02:41
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 July 2022, 21:36:37
Up in Kendal in the Jag, stop off before moving on to Langbank in the morning for a few days.
Worse places to be in this weather :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 09:09:46
Sent her to Tescos in her "new" (to her) car this morning.  First time she has gone out in it on her own.

For some reason she's worked herself up over driving it, so yesterday we had to get on the motorway just so she could get used to it. Afterwards she admitted that it was just like any other car up and down the motorway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:53:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Not what I was getting at at all. Opti must know what it is and how much you paid for it, and would definitely ask, until he sees this  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2022, 13:28:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Must be a BINI then...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 13:30:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2022, 13:28:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Must be a BINI then...  :D
I doubt it will be a merc  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2022, 13:34:53
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 13:30:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2022, 13:28:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Must be a BINI then...  :D
I doubt it will be a merc  ;D
No accounting for taste ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 14:23:07
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:53:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Not what I was getting at at all. Opti must know what it is and how much you paid for it, and would definitely ask, until he sees this  ;D
Opti wont care, as its not petrol.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 14:23:51
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 13:30:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2022, 13:28:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Must be a BINI then...  :D
I doubt it will be a merc  ;D
I ain't playing the game, but I will concede it is most definitely not a Merc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 July 2022, 14:40:45
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2022, 20:09:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 18:14:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 11:01:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 10:44:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Its her car, and she won't have a milk float :y.  Beyond that, she just knows its a red car ;D
25 BHP extra then being RED  :)
"I think my one is faster than yours, Mr Bond, because mines a red one"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Zuo2JtTdY

Probably NWS...
The fluffs at Sheffield city council banned the innocuous and inoffensive Chubby Brown from doing his gig earlier in the year and, I'm afraid, it looks as [/highlight]though Kevin is going to go the same way  >:(
DILLIGAF  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 14:55:51
Quote from: ronnyd on 11 July 2022, 14:40:45
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2022, 20:09:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 18:14:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 11:01:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 10:44:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Its her car, and she won't have a milk float :y.  Beyond that, she just knows its a red car ;D
25 BHP extra then being RED  :)
"I think my one is faster than yours, Mr Bond, because mines a red one"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Zuo2JtTdY

Probably NWS...
The fluffs at Sheffield city council banned the innocuous and inoffensive Chubby Brown from doing his gig earlier in the year and, I'm afraid, it looks as [/highlight]though Kevin is going to go the same way  >:(
DILLIGAF  ;D
You don't live in Sheffield, and you didn't click the YouTube link  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 July 2022, 15:07:18
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 14:55:51
Quote from: ronnyd on 11 July 2022, 14:40:45
Quote from: STEMO on 10 July 2022, 20:09:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 18:14:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 11:01:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 10:44:15
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 July 2022, 09:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 July 2022, 08:18:26
Replaced it
which model Tesla did you get  :D
Its her car, and she won't have a milk float :y.  Beyond that, she just knows its a red car ;D
25 BHP extra then being RED  :)
"I think my one is faster than yours, Mr Bond, because mines a red one"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Zuo2JtTdY

Probably NWS...
The fluffs at Sheffield city council banned the innocuous and inoffensive Chubby Brown from doing his gig earlier in the year and, I'm afraid, it looks as [/highlight]though Kevin is going to go the same way  >:(
DILLIGAF  ;D
You don't live in Sheffield, and you didn't click the YouTube link  :P
Went to Meadowhall once to avoid a soggy day in the peaks, does that count?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 15:48:10
As any yorkshireman will tell you, it's pronounced Meadowhell.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 11 July 2022, 16:04:23
Considered starting cleaning it for Billing Sywell. Then remembered I wanted to change the prop-shaft incase that is the reason for the whining diff (it won't be but still), so did that instead. Now I need one new exhaust hangar rubber thing - should be here Wednesday. Car can stay up on blocks till that arrives, and it's impossible to clean a car that's 2 foot off the ground.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 18:37:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 14:23:07
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:53:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2022, 12:49:45
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 12:28:53
No one's asking  :P  ;D
Its not an Omega, so is of no relevance here ;)

(If that's what you are getting at)
Not what I was getting at at all. Opti must know what it is and how much you paid for it, and would definitely ask, until he sees this  ;D
Opti wont care, as its not petrol.

Hmmm.....so a Massey Ferguson then. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 18:40:26
Following a 500 mile return trip to Wales last week I thought I'd check the trip computer.

28.7 MPG......who needs derv. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 July 2022, 18:48:27
Averaged 31mpg over the last few days in the Boxster, which is pretty good for a car like that.
Being manual and half a ton lighter than the Omega helps.
Still want my 60mpg derv commuter pile of crap back on the road if possible but just cant find time to do it.
Got the new cam pulley and timing belt on today. Was going to put all the other stuff back on and try and fire it up, but work called, and then had to go and see the outlaws first as swmbo had cooked them a dinner.
MIL had a stroke two weeks ago. Then had pneumonia and Sepsis while in hospital.
Apparently thats a valid excuse not to cook dnner now.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 18:48:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 18:40:26
Following a 500 mile return trip to Wales last week I thought I'd check the trip computer.

28.7 MPG......who needs derv. :y
Well done, though not quite the 45mpg I get  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 18:50:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 July 2022, 18:48:27
Averaged 31mpg over the last few days in the Boxster, which is pretty good for a car like that.
Being manual and half a ton lighter than the Omega helps.
Still want my 60mpg derv commuter pile of crap back on the road if possible but just cant find time to do it.
Got the new cam pulley and timing belt on today. Was going to put all the other stuff back on and try and fire it up, but work called, and then had to go and see the outlaws first as swmbo had cooked them a dinner.
MIL had a stroke two weeks ago. Then had pneumonia and Sepsis while in hospital.
Apparently thats a valid excuse not to cook dnner now.  ???
Maybe once, possibly twice, any more is just laziness.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 19:06:28
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 July 2022, 18:48:27
Averaged 31mpg over the last few days in the Boxster, which is pretty good for a car like that.
Being manual and half a ton lighter than the Omega helps.
Still want my 60mpg derv commuter pile of crap back on the road if possible but just cant find time to do it.
Got the new cam pulley and timing belt on today. Was going to put all the other stuff back on and try and fire it up, but work called, and then had to go and see the outlaws first as swmbo had cooked them a dinner.
MIL had a stroke two weeks ago. Then had pneumonia and Sepsis while in hospital.
Apparently thats a valid excuse not to cook dnner now.  ???

With all this overtime you'll be able to afford a NEW Boxster in no time. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 19:07:52
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 18:48:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 18:40:26
Following a 500 mile return trip to Wales last week I thought I'd check the trip computer.

28.7 MPG......who needs derv. :y
Well done, though not quite the 45mpg I get  :)

22-24 MPG in normal running.....plus £600+ road tax each year. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 19:46:53
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 19:07:52
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 18:48:46
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2022, 18:40:26
Following a 500 mile return trip to Wales last week I thought I'd check the trip computer.

28.7 MPG......who needs derv. :y
Well done, though not quite the 45mpg I get  :)

22-24 MPG in normal running.....plus £600+ road tax each year. :-X
22 miles, nearly £9...dear me
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 19:48:36
£110 miles.....£45....phew :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2022, 13:17:34
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 19:48:36
£110 miles.....£45....phew :o

Kick a man while he is down.... :-\ :-\ ;D ;D

Running an appreciating classic English motor car doesn't come cheap.... :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2022, 14:50:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2022, 13:17:34
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 19:48:36
£110 miles.....£45....phew :o

Kick a man while he is down.... :-\ :-\ ;D ;D

Running an appreciating classic English motor car doesn't come cheap.... :)
I thought you drove a Vauxhall Signum?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 12 July 2022, 18:22:59
Still rubbing down filler on the Austin, cough cough splutter
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2022, 18:38:17
hot humid weather and lots of dust. A lovely combination.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2022, 18:40:11
Had Pierre running today and he sounded okayish.
Will order a new cambelt, as the old one is a bit frayed and cracked after its fight with the aux. belt. Then put everything together properly and look forward to days, possible weeks of trouble free motoring.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2022, 18:53:01
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2022, 18:40:11
Had Pierre running today and he sounded okayish.
Will order a new cambelt, as the old one is a bit frayed and cracked after its fight with the aux. belt. Then put everything together properly and look forward to days, possible weeks of trouble free motoring.  :)
Considering he's such a piece of shit (according to you) he's still going, despite your best efforts to kill him.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2022, 18:55:46
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2022, 14:50:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2022, 13:17:34
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2022, 19:48:36
£110 miles.....£45....phew :o

Kick a man while he is down.... :-\ :-\ ;D ;D

Running an appreciating classic English motor car doesn't come cheap.... :)
I thought you drove a Vauxhall Signum?  :-\

Yes. The extremely rare and highly desirable 2.8T. :)

They are not ten a penny like a derv Astra you know. ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2022, 18:57:28
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2022, 18:40:11
Had Pierre running today and he sounded okayish.
Will order a new cambelt, as the old one is a bit frayed and cracked after its fight with the aux. belt. Then put everything together properly and look forward to days, possible weeks of trouble free motoring.  :)

It's more likely to be minutes and hours of trouble free motoring rather than days and weeks. 8) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 July 2022, 18:59:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2022, 18:40:11
Had Pierre running today and he sounded okayish.
Will order a new cambelt, as the old one is a bit frayed and cracked after its fight with the aux. belt. Then put everything together properly and look forward to days, possible weeks of trouble free motoring.  :)
You should take advantage of the VERY RARE OPERTUNITY
sell CL-Eeyore  while it's actually running and drivable  :y
then you can have plenty of trouble free motoring  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2022, 20:36:12
Good idea, apart from the fact I would have to replace it with something else which is an unknown quantity.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2022, 21:17:44
Took the Big Black Pussy for a gentle cruise up the motorway after work...   ...and bumped into that DTM geezer.  As it was raining, we went for a cruise in Mrs DTM's milk float. Handles quite well for something that weighs more than a lorry ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 July 2022, 21:31:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 July 2022, 21:17:44
Took the Big Black Pussy for a gentle cruise up the motorway after work...   ...and bumped into that DTM geezer.  As it was raining, we went for a cruise in Mrs DTM's milk float. Handles quite well for something that weighs more than a lorry ;D

Raining? It was full on scorchio daan saaf. And our team afternoon out hit on both a restaurant and a bowling alley with seemingly no air con.  :o

Was glad of the air con in the little blue pussy on the way home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2022, 10:51:50
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 12 July 2022, 21:31:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 July 2022, 21:17:44
Took the Big Black Pussy for a gentle cruise up the motorway after work...   ...and bumped into that DTM geezer.  As it was raining, we went for a cruise in Mrs DTM's milk float. Handles quite well for something that weighs more than a lorry ;D

Raining? It was full on scorchio daan saaf. And our team afternoon out hit on both a restaurant and a bowling alley with seemingly no air con.  :o

Was glad of the air con in the little blue pussy on the way home.
Yeah, nothing was forecast, but it was proper miserable by about 7pm.  On the upside, it had taken about 6C off the outside temp...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2022, 11:11:13
Actually, no I think about it, last time I met up with Marks DTM, it was phishing it down.  Clearly he has his own personal rain cloud ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2022, 19:06:50
Updated the firmware on a little toy from Marks DTM, which was quite frought as it kept failing...   ...and then decided to go all non responsive.  Fortunately, got there in the end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2022, 19:08:13
Also put on a new washer bottle cap on Mrs TB's new steed, as it was missing.

Oil and filters for it turned up today, so that will get done at the weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2022, 19:16:07
Topped up the oil on the Alabama Mumsybus and ordered the replacement springs having been let down by an egay seller who suddenly didn't have them. Credit where it's due though, he did instantly refund the money.

All told, the total cost to delete the rear airmatic is £500 including the internal spring compressor and correct (s/h) ARB. Springs are new Bilstein and the fittings all genuine MB and readily available.

Shocks will be replaced with the correct ones when they eventually fail. They are currently on back order, so can wait.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 July 2022, 19:29:20
Went to the petrol station, filled up a jerry can with super, drove back under armed guard given the newly precious cargo.

Popped it into the ex plod, project  moneypit, Zeke, call him what you will.

And... After a bit of huffing and puffing... He runs!

Now to tidy up the wir8ng runs, finish the wheels, extinguish more fire... And get it tracked, tyred and MOTd....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 July 2022, 19:49:17
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 13 July 2022, 19:29:20
Went to the petrol station, filled up a jerry can with super, drove back under armed guard given the newly precious cargo.

Popped it into the ex plod, project  moneypit, Zeke, call him what you will.

And... After a bit of huffing and puffing... He runs!

Now to tidy up the wir8ng runs, finish the wheels, extinguish more fire... And get it tracked, tyred and MOTd....
Well done mate :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2022, 19:53:46
Always a good feeling when the 'will it/won't it' coin toss lands on will :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2022, 15:46:46
Sold it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 July 2022, 19:54:05
Oil and filter, air filter, washer bottle top up, electricity top up, fuel top up.

Thats enough for me in this heat ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 14 July 2022, 20:55:34
Managed to change rear springs on step daughters C70 sopped the centre bolt rotating by using a dremel to grind a couple of flats onto the bolt head[why did they make the head so shallow and round not shaped for a spanner/socket? >:(]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2022, 21:12:04
Managed to not quite refit the oil cap when I topped it up the other day.  :-[

It’s finally stopped dripping everywhere. Too hot to flush it down with brake cleaner, so it'll just have to burn off. Will need to top it up again most likely  :-X

Oh and had a second spring order cancelled. By Larkspeed this time.

If I can't get them direct from Bilstein, they'll have to come from Mercedes... Which I might just do for the sake of simplicity  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 21:36:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2022, 15:46:46
Sold it
You'll miss all that raw BHP and precise handling
off to the crusher or is it getting fixed ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 July 2022, 21:49:53
Noticed a lumpy tickover and strange feeling on the brake pedal on the Jag, thought it was a vacuum leak, I was right and luckily an easy fix a rubber pipe had split, however  5 minutes beside the bank of Loch Lomond and some Ducktape😎 that will do until I get a new pipe next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 22:32:48
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 July 2022, 21:49:53
Noticed a lumpy tickover and strange feeling on the brake pedal on the Jag, thought it was a vacuum leak, I was right and luckily an easy fix a rubber pipe had split, however  5 minutes beside the bank of Loch Lomond and some Ducktape😎 that will do until I get a new pipe next week.
surely that's permanently fixed now Rae  ;D

what's the Jag forum say   :-\  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 July 2022, 08:09:26
Don’t know, I only lasted a day on there😂😂🤣👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:21:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 21:36:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2022, 15:46:46
Sold it
You'll miss all that raw BHP and precise handling
off to the crusher or is it getting fixed ?
I will miss the ol' bus, it was a cracking, versatile, reliable car.

Bought by a breaker, given its age and possible low demand for bits, not sure if they will dismantle or just crush.  Given what they paid me for it, I'm assuming they will try to sell some bits....


Which reminds me DtB, I have a few odd bits left such as an air filter, some GM front pads, brake wear sensors, a single glow plug, blah blah.  And for reasons I can't grasp, a set of Astra-H/Zaf-B rear pads ;D.  If it is of any use to you to keep your fleet going, PM me an address and I'll bung it in a box and send to you.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:23:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 22:32:48
what's the Jag forum say   :-\  :D
No, no, no.  A jag forum will say it can only be fixed by a dealer.  Owners are only allowed to wash the car, and never, ever open the bonnet....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 15 July 2022, 09:20:37
Dropped the wheels off for tyres. Got some new bolts for fitting the redone headlight sensors. These are exciting times we live in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 15 July 2022, 10:28:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2022, 21:12:04

Oh and had a second spring order cancelled. By Larkspeed this time.

If I can't get them direct from Bilstein, they'll have to come from Mercedes... Which I might just do for the sake of simplicity  :-\
It might be quicker/easier/cheaper to fit some airbags  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 July 2022, 11:09:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:21:54
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 21:36:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 July 2022, 15:46:46
Sold it
You'll miss all that raw BHP and precise handling
off to the crusher or is it getting fixed ?
I will miss the ol' bus, it was a cracking, versatile, reliable car.

Bought by a breaker, given its age and possible low demand for bits, not sure if they will dismantle or just crush.  Given what they paid me for it, I'm assuming they will try to sell some bits....
It's a shame ,Had you been nearer and I had more time (Mum's dementia and trying to get work done to pay the bills and other things going on, leaves very little time ) I'd have stuck my spare front subframe under it for you .

I imagine once the scrap man sells the cat and a few other bits he'll be "Quids in "

Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:21:54
Which reminds me DtB, I have a few odd bits left such as an air filter, some GM front pads, brake wear sensors, a single glow plug, blah blah.  And for reasons I can't grasp, a set of Astra-H/Zaf-B rear pads ;D.  If it is of any use to you to keep your fleet going, PM me an address and I'll bung it in a box and send to you.
Thanks for thinking of me Jamie  :) please PM me a price including shipping and your paypal ,that's all stuff I will use  :) we still have the Zafira A ,and 5 astras ,so saves you binning stuff and me buying it else where ,

in fact that's quite green and tree huggy of us both  :) so between us we may well have saved the planet from this "climate change" i've heard mention  :D

or at least offset the ZERO Co and HCs my omega spews out it's arse pipe   :-X

I hope Mrs TB settles to driving her new chariot  :) takes a while to get used to something new when you've had a car so long .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 12:21:06
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 July 2022, 11:09:36
...I'd have stuck my spare front subframe under it for you...
I did seriously ponder doing it, but I've done my back in again, so need to be a bit careful for a few weeks, and we were really struggling at times with just one car.

Still, it was only bought as a storage facility for when we had no garage, and that was over 8 years ago. And the scrappy paid over half of what I paid for it back then, excluding auction fees.  It did us proud.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 12:26:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 July 2022, 11:09:36
I hope Mrs TB settles to driving her new chariot  :) takes a while to get used to something new when you've had a car so long .
She's getting used to it, cheers.  I think lower visibility out of new cars makes her a bit nervous parking it etc, but she'll get there.

She did mutter yesterday that it wasn't Chav (aka TBE, her old 3.2 Irmscher'd Elite, that now lives at Gixers for parts to keep his 3 going).  And she has a point, there isn't anything out there to match an Omega, and compromises have to be made.  She'd still be running around in TBE if it wasn't for the LPG situation around here.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 July 2022, 14:12:27
Quote from: Andy H on 15 July 2022, 10:28:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2022, 21:12:04

Oh and had a second spring order cancelled. By Larkspeed this time.

If I can't get them direct from Bilstein, they'll have to come from Mercedes... Which I might just do for the sake of simplicity  :-\
It might be quicker/easier/cheaper to fit some airbags  :-\
£108+Vat, so hardly a deal breaker.

Bilstein want £72 each but apparently NLS.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 July 2022, 14:59:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:23:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 22:32:48
what's the Jag forum say   :-\  :D
No, no, no.  A jag forum will say it can only be fixed by a dealer.  Owners are only allowed to wash the car, and never, ever open the bonnet....

                 You all know how nice and quiet I am😂 but when I questioned someone on there and we chatted I was deemed to be not playing kindly and had a life ban🤣🤣 they will be the losers👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2022, 10:43:11
Quote from: Raeturbo on 15 July 2022, 14:59:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:23:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 22:32:48
what's the Jag forum say   :-\  :D
No, no, no.  A jag forum will say it can only be fixed by a dealer.  Owners are only allowed to wash the car, and never, ever open the bonnet....

                 You all know how nice and quiet I am😂 but when I questioned someone on there and we chatted I was deemed to be not playing kindly and had a life ban🤣🤣 they will be the losers👍
Which one though? Jaginfo has the best info, but can be a bit cliquey, and if you're not in with the crowd...    ...jaguarforum seems to have a stock answer of "take it to the dealer"...   ...and jaguarforums speak in a foreign language - I've yet to find the hood to open, and when I followed their advice to "take it to your local shop to get it fixed", the Co-op didn't have a clue...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 July 2022, 12:42:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 July 2022, 10:43:11
Quote from: Raeturbo on 15 July 2022, 14:59:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:23:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 22:32:48
what's the Jag forum say   :-\  :D
No, no, no.  A jag forum will say it can only be fixed by a dealer.  Owners are only allowed to wash the car, and never, ever open the bonnet....

                 You all know how nice and quiet I am😂 but when I questioned someone on there and we chatted I was deemed to be not playing kindly and had a life ban🤣🤣 they will be the losers👍
Which one though? Jaginfo has the best info, but can be a bit cliquey, and if you're not in with the crowd...    ...jaguarforum seems to have a stock answer of "take it to the dealer"...   ...and jaguarforums speak in a foreign language - I've yet to find the hood to open, and when I followed their advice to "take it to your local shop to get it fixed", the Co-op didn't have a clue...
That forum is obviously based in a country where they can't even pronounce Jaguar properly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 17 July 2022, 13:01:10
Quote from: STEMO on 17 July 2022, 12:42:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 July 2022, 10:43:11
Quote from: Raeturbo on 15 July 2022, 14:59:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 July 2022, 08:23:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 July 2022, 22:32:48
what's the Jag forum say   :-\  :D
No, no, no.  A jag forum will say it can only be fixed by a dealer.  Owners are only allowed to wash the car, and never, ever open the bonnet....

                 You all know how nice and quiet I am😂 but when I questioned someone on there and we chatted I was deemed to be not playing kindly and had a life ban🤣🤣 they will be the losers👍
Which one though? Jaginfo has the best info, but can be a bit cliquey, and if you're not in with the crowd...    ...jaguarforum seems to have a stock answer of "take it to the dealer"...   ...and jaguarforums speak in a foreign language - I've yet to find the hood to open, and when I followed their advice to "take it to your local shop to get it fixed", the Co-op didn't have a clue...
That forum is obviously based in a country where they can't even pronounce Jaguar properly.
Jagwaaar?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 July 2022, 13:47:52
Years ago I had a friend from Tenrife. He was forever saying he really wanted a Jawa.
It took quite a while to determine he meant a British luxury car and not an Eastern European poor excuse for a motorbike.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 July 2022, 13:59:04
Not sure what one it was now as it was on my iPad which has recently decided to just show a black screen. Off to buy a new one later as this phone is too small for my aged eyeballs👀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 July 2022, 14:37:16
Moved Zeke under his own power for the first time in months! A grand total of 30 metres (or £13 offl Super if you pfefer).

Now to sort out the wicked-ass camber and give him a wash...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 17 July 2022, 16:14:03
GastronomicKleptomaniac got a basic camber setter, before taking him for proper setup if needs be :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 17 July 2022, 16:17:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 July 2022, 13:47:52
Years ago I had a friend from Tenrife. He was forever saying he really wanted a Jawa.
It took quite a while to determine he meant a British luxury car and not an Eastern European poor excuse for a motorbike.  ;D
Quite a lot of speedway bikes used Jawa engines back in the day. Don't know if it's still the case.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 July 2022, 16:48:16
Quote from: addy on 17 July 2022, 16:14:03
GastronomicKleptomaniac got a basic camber setter, before taking him for proper setup if needs be :y


Here's what I use:


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/353rx83l6qsudpd/CamberToolBottom.jpg?raw=1)


which fits in the centre of an Elite/MV6 17" wheel and attaches magnetically to the bearing cap.


The other side is steel, and allows the use of a common £20 digital bevel gauge to read the camber directly with the wheels on the ground(although I lower them on to a pair of old steel wheels):


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/7026dw4s6cpl7kl/CheckingCamber.jpg?raw=1)


doing this first, then aligning the toe to be parallel with the sills, and readjusting the camber to the required setting means you probably won't have to pay to have the camber adjusted when the car is aligned properly - you will be starting from very close to what is needed.


I have two of these and if one would be useful I'll happily post it to you. It won't fit the 16" alloys as their centre cap hole is a different size.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 17 July 2022, 19:56:12
Nick and Addy, thanks for the offer - but it's on 16s because I'm awkward :y.

Place with the kit is about 2 miles from here, I've set them by eye to as vertical as possible, everything is new and freely moving so will have a gentle pootle over. And they can do my MOT too!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2022, 07:24:21
Got the Zaf an MOT, for only the cost of 2 tyres (which I knew it wanted before it went in there).

Found a replacement for the appliance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 18 July 2022, 18:43:12
Found out what was wrong with my mums 2000 year old seat (okay its a 96) , thermostat . She stopped at a garage (well known robbing /poor work) and some numpty looked at it , took rad cap off so it dumped water everywhere and then said £600 to do the head gasket!! Topped the water up this morning and ran it till hot, top hose red hot and rad stone cold . Took thermostat out (in bits!) and its fine.Rang local parts place for a new one, its to old we cant find one. Quick look on the bay and its the same part from 95 to 2015 , £10 and its in the post.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 July 2022, 19:17:32
Never let your guard down, scammers are everywhere where now,  just like vultures waiting to feed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 18 July 2022, 20:08:25
Quote from: Raeturbo on 18 July 2022, 19:17:32
Never let your guard down, scammers are everywhere where now,  just like vultures waiting to feed.
Some of them are not even good enough to be scammers. Just totally out of their depth idiots.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 July 2022, 20:32:03
Yes, pity they can’t try it face to face.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 July 2022, 21:40:00
Driven it back from Yorkshire towing the tin tent, never missed a beat and got 23MPG needs a good clean now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 08:37:54
Quote from: Rangie on 18 July 2022, 21:40:00
Driven it back from Yorkshire towing the tin tent, never missed a beat and got 23MPG needs a good clean now.
I don't get significantly more without a burger van on the back, so can't grumble at that :y

That said, I don't drive at a constant 50mph either ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 08:40:35
Threw Mrs TB's motor in for an MOT - always nerve jingling for a new* car, finding horrors that might have been lingering - and according to my app, looks like it passed with a pair of advisos on the OSR shock.



*New to her, obviously not new new ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 July 2022, 10:00:58
Pretty good result if that's the case.

Clearly you're spoiling the good lady!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2022, 10:07:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 08:37:54
Quote from: Rangie on 18 July 2022, 21:40:00
Driven it back from Yorkshire towing the tin tent, never missed a beat and got 23MPG needs a good clean now.
I don't get significantly more without a burger van on the back, so can't grumble at that :y

That said, I don't drive at a constant 50mph either ;D
Pretty content with my 30mpg under similar conditions 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 July 2022, 13:23:33
Jag done 63 miles per £10 on lpg on our recent trip to Scotland. It wasn’t a slow ride and I’m well happy with that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 13:37:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2022, 10:07:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 08:37:54
Quote from: Rangie on 18 July 2022, 21:40:00
Driven it back from Yorkshire towing the tin tent, never missed a beat and got 23MPG needs a good clean now.
I don't get significantly more without a burger van on the back, so can't grumble at that :y

That said, I don't drive at a constant 50mph either ;D
Pretty content with my 30mpg under similar conditions 8)
Apparently, since using this new app (late last year), I'm averaging 33.9mpg from the Big Black Pussy, best over a tank is 40.4mpg
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 13:40:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 13:37:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2022, 10:07:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 08:37:54
Quote from: Rangie on 18 July 2022, 21:40:00
Driven it back from Yorkshire towing the tin tent, never missed a beat and got 23MPG needs a good clean now.
I don't get significantly more without a burger van on the back, so can't grumble at that :y

That said, I don't drive at a constant 50mph either ;D
Pretty content with my 30mpg under similar conditions 8)
Apparently, since using this new app (late last year), I'm averaging 33.9mpg from the Big Black Pussy, best over a tank is 40.4mpg
And non fuel servicing/running costs* of just over £140, including the cost of the MOT, 2 oil changes, filters, blah blah.  Not fitted any brakes in that period, strangely.


*Doesn't include insurance costs or things like screenwash, as they are shared amongst all cars.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 July 2022, 14:26:40
A whole year without a set of tyres ? !  :o ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 14:51:03
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 July 2022, 14:26:40
A whole year without a set of tyres ? !  :o ;D
Well, not quite, as that was late last year we changed which app we was using.  And I don't think the rears will see it through until the winter ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 14:54:23
Just as well at £255 a pop :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 15:09:35
I don’t use apps for my car, and have no idea what I spend on it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 July 2022, 15:17:35
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 15:09:35
I don’t use apps for my car, and have no idea what I spend on it  ;D

Me neither it's best not to know!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 15:44:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 19 July 2022, 15:17:35
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 15:09:35
I don’t use apps for my car, and have no idea what I spend on it  ;D

Me neither it's best not to know!  :y
I started doing it to see how much I was saving when I LPG'd my Omegas.  However, now I use it to berate my boss about the fact the tight bastards only give me 28ppm :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 16:58:55
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2022, 07:24:21
Got the Zaf an MOT, for only the cost of 2 tyres (which I knew it wanted before it went in there).

Found a replacement for the appliance.
What did you settle on, Jim?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 July 2022, 18:27:58
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 16:58:55
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2022, 07:24:21
Got the Zaf an MOT, for only the cost of 2 tyres (which I knew it wanted before it went in there).

Found a replacement for the appliance.
What did you settle on, Jim?

Whatever it is let us hope it runs on petrol, as designed by God. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 19:15:30
Spent all afternoon waiting for a dealer to call me back with a price. Obviously I was disappointed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 July 2022, 19:22:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2022, 08:37:54
Quote from: Rangie on 18 July 2022, 21:40:00
Driven it back from Yorkshire towing the tin tent, never missed a beat and got 23MPG needs a good clean now.
I don't get significantly more without a burger van on the back, so can't grumble at that :y

That said, I don't drive at a constant 50mph either ;D
.

On cruise at 60mph maximum legal limit the ACC does the rest ! I pay more than enough vehicle tax without adding speeding fine & careless driving to the greedy bastards coffers, nice relaxing drive with no dramas in ultimate comfort, I'm retired so got all the time in the world..😅
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 July 2022, 19:47:05
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 July 2022, 18:27:58
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 16:58:55
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2022, 07:24:21
Got the Zaf an MOT, for only the cost of 2 tyres (which I knew it wanted before it went in there).

Found a replacement for the appliance.
What did you settle on, Jim?

Whatever it is let us hope it runs on petrol, as designed by God. :)

Just now I'm using the OH's 428i, so yes, green pump for the moment.

The addition to the fleet which will replace the Zafira and another car is a Discovery 5, the spit of this one, although not this one, if you see what I mean ...

https://www.lancashiretrade.co.uk/cars/landrover/discovery/2.0sd4hseauto4wdeuro6ss5dr/566110/0 (https://www.lancashiretrade.co.uk/cars/landrover/discovery/2.0sd4hseauto4wdeuro6ss5dr/566110/0)

The 428i will go in a month or two, what it will be replaced with is up for discussion still. If I get decent enough mpg from the Disco, it will be my commuter and the OH will have something she wants -rag top mini cooper is favoured at present. If (as I suspect) the mpg won't be great, I'll have something to commute in and she gets the big green bus ;D

So basically I lied, it's not a replacement at all, more a shuffling of the fleet.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 20:16:21
The £10,000 worth of options on that disco you linked to is more than I would pay for a car  :-[
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 July 2022, 20:32:14
Damn that's a lot of money on extras, I didn't even see that! No TVs in ours, clearly poverty spec  ::) ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 July 2022, 13:04:19
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 20:16:21
The £10,000 worth of options on that disco you linked to is more than I would pay for a car  :-[
 ;D

Fabulous colour though. :y

Stick the Jag 5 .0 SC lump under the bonnet and I could be tempted. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 July 2022, 13:11:22
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 July 2022, 19:47:05
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 July 2022, 18:27:58
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 16:58:55
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2022, 07:24:21
Got the Zaf an MOT, for only the cost of 2 tyres (which I knew it wanted before it went in there).

Found a replacement for the appliance.
What did you settle on, Jim?

Whatever it is let us hope it runs on petrol, as designed by God. :)

Just now I'm using the OH's 428i, so yes, green pump for the moment.

The addition to the fleet which will replace the Zafira and another car is a Discovery 5, the spit of this one, although not this one, if you see what I mean ...

https://www.lancashiretrade.co.uk/cars/landrover/discovery/2.0sd4hseauto4wdeuro6ss5dr/566110/0 (https://www.lancashiretrade.co.uk/cars/landrover/discovery/2.0sd4hseauto4wdeuro6ss5dr/566110/0)

The 428i will go in a month or two, what it will be replaced with is up for discussion still. If I get decent enough mpg from the Disco, it will be my commuter and the OH will have something she wants -rag top mini cooper is favoured at present. If (as I suspect) the mpg won't be great, I'll have something to commute in and she gets the big green bus ;D

So basically I lied, it's not a replacement at all, more a shuffling of the fleet.  :D

I saw 428 and briefly thought you had bought a sixties AC complete with 7 litre pushrod V8 lump. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 20 July 2022, 13:22:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 July 2022, 13:04:19
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 20:16:21
The £10,000 worth of options on that disco you linked to is more than I would pay for a car  :-[
 ;D

Fabulous colour though. :y

Stick the Jag 5 .0 SC lump under the bonnet and I could be tempted. :y

I know colour is subjective and everyone has preferences, but over the years, dark green, whether metallic, pearlescent or solid, has never been perceived to be the most popular in the secondhand car market. It does however seem to be more appreciated in the larger prestigious vehicle sector.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 20 July 2022, 13:37:24
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 20:16:21
The £10,000 worth of options on that disco you linked to is more than I would pay for a car  :-[
 ;D

When my Audi was specc'd new, it had £16,000 :o of options over and above the standard model. As I bought it used, the main cost of these options was swallowed up by the original purchaser. Optional extras are nice to have, but the many of them you never use, and only really serve to enhance the vehicles appeal when subsequently advertising the car when you sell it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2022, 14:32:44
I think car manufacturers are just starting to go away from model specs, like the old L, GL, GLX etc, to a more completely bespoke spec that the original owner ticks...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 July 2022, 14:48:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2022, 14:32:44
I think car manufacturers are just starting to go away from model specs, like the old L, GL, GLX etc, to a more completely bespoke spec that the original owner ticks...

Which is how it was way back when at least in the US. It makes trying to buy say a C2 corvette or mustang from the 60's a bit of a mare as no two are specc'd the same.  ;D

Quote from: johnnydog on 20 July 2022, 13:22:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 July 2022, 13:04:19
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2022, 20:16:21
The £10,000 worth of options on that disco you linked to is more than I would pay for a car  :-[
 ;D

Fabulous colour though. :y

Stick the Jag 5 .0 SC lump under the bonnet and I could be tempted. :y

I know colour is subjective and everyone has preferences, but over the years, dark green, whether metallic, pearlescent or solid, has never been perceived to be the most popular in the secondhand car market. It does however seem to be more appreciated in the larger prestigious vehicle sector.


Colour was a big thing, and why I ended up travelling a few hrs to find the car. I am not a fan of these in silver, black or grey, which is c97% of vehicles out there. The green was my first choice, with red and blue as second. I also wanted black interior as I'm a lazy and fairly grubby beggar!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 July 2022, 16:12:44
I had a Mk2 Granada in what ford called Regency green, loved it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 July 2022, 19:15:28
Quote from: ronnyd on 20 July 2022, 16:12:44
I had a Mk2 Granada in what ford called Regency green, loved it.

Just googled that, nice non-metallic green, looks super smart!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 July 2022, 19:50:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 July 2022, 14:48:16
I also wanted black interior as I'm a lazy and fairly grubby beggar!

Yes it seems that most Land Rover's whichever model tend to come with a cream interior these days, not much good for getting in and out with wellies plastered in cow shit!  ;D   

Not that many farmers buy Land Rovers these days of course....  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 12:59:11
I'd like a car as close to the old BRG as possible. I'm thinking 1930 Bentley. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 July 2022, 13:06:40
I'm sure a man of your means could run to a centagenarian blower m'lud. :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 13:53:25
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 July 2022, 13:06:40
I'm sure a man of your means could run to a centagenarian blower m'lud. :o

I like the colour more than the car.

I've heard it said there is actually no such colour as BRG.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 July 2022, 17:57:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 12:59:11
I'd like a car as close to the old BRG as possible. I'm thinking 1930 Bentley. :y


There was never an 'official' BRG, and 30's Bentleys were nowhere near as dark as modern interpretations. Only the metal parts of the body - bonnet, scuttle, wings - were painted green. They weren't metallic either ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 18:47:04
Quote from: Nick W on 21 July 2022, 17:57:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 12:59:11
I'd like a car as close to the old BRG as possible. I'm thinking 1930 Bentley. :y


There was never an 'official' BRG, and 30's Bentleys were nowhere near as dark as modern interpretations. Only the metal parts of the body - bonnet, scuttle, wings - were painted green. They weren't metallic either ;D


This is interesting, Nick.

https://youtu.be/-hJURu1y9Mo (https://youtu.be/-hJURu1y9Mo)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 21 July 2022, 20:16:14
Quote from: Nick W on 21 July 2022, 17:57:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 12:59:11
I'd like a car as close to the old BRG as possible. I'm thinking 1930 Bentley. :y


There was never an 'official' BRG, and 30's Bentleys were nowhere near as dark as modern interpretations. Only the metal parts of the body - bonnet, scuttle, wings - were painted green. They weren't metallic either ;D

Not true.
There was a British Racing Green. A Triumph shade in 1974 was called British Racing Green and was available on the Dolomite, Spitfire, Stag, TR6, Toledo and the 2000 / 2500 range.
I have a Triumph colour chart dated 1st Seotember 1974 with it listed as a colour option.
Britush Racing Green was also available as an option for Triumph in the American Market in 1967. Manufacturered by the then paint manufacturer ICI, it had the paint code BRG 2855.
Some manufacturers had Racing Green for some models, but there definately was a British Racing Green as stated above.... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 July 2022, 22:31:09
Quote from: johnnydog on 21 July 2022, 20:16:14
Quote from: Nick W on 21 July 2022, 17:57:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 12:59:11
I'd like a car as close to the old BRG as possible. I'm thinking 1930 Bentley. :y


There was never an 'official' BRG, and 30's Bentleys were nowhere near as dark as modern interpretations. Only the metal parts of the body - bonnet, scuttle, wings - were painted green. They weren't metallic either ;D

Not true.
There was a British Racing Green. A Triumph shade in 1974 was called British Racing Green and was available on the Dolomite, Spitfire, Stag, TR6, Toledo and the 2000 / 2500 range.
I have a Triumph colour chart dated 1st Seotember 1974 with it listed as a colour option.
Britush Racing Green was also available as an option for Triumph in the American Market in 1967. Manufacturered by the then paint manufacturer ICI, it had the paint code BRG 2855.
Some manufacturers had Racing Green for some models, but there definately was a British Racing Green as stated above.... :y

My Dad's Marina pickup was British Racing Green. Quite apt for a RWD two seater!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 July 2022, 22:38:13
Johnnydog..you have pm
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 July 2022, 22:41:43
Quote from: johnnydog on 21 July 2022, 20:16:14
Quote from: Nick W on 21 July 2022, 17:57:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 July 2022, 12:59:11
I'd like a car as close to the old BRG as possible. I'm thinking 1930 Bentley. :y


There was never an 'official' BRG, and 30's Bentleys were nowhere near as dark as modern interpretations. Only the metal parts of the body - bonnet, scuttle, wings - were painted green. They weren't metallic either ;D

Not true.
There was a British Racing Green. A Triumph shade in 1974 was called British Racing Green and was available on the Dolomite, Spitfire, Stag, TR6, Toledo and the 2000 / 2500 range.
I have a Triumph colour chart dated 1st Seotember 1974 with it listed as a colour option.
Britush Racing Green was also available as an option for Triumph in the American Market in 1967. Manufacturered by the then paint manufacturer ICI, it had the paint code BRG 2855.
Some manufacturers had Racing Green for some models, but there definately was a British Racing Green as stated above.... :y

                Jaguar made 24 shades of BRG
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 22 July 2022, 09:13:13
I read somewhere once that the BRG as used on the '20s/'30s Bentleys was "invented" in Ireland.
Put a new crank sensor on step daughters C70 convertible.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 July 2022, 09:24:59
Quote from: BazaJT on 22 July 2022, 09:13:13
I read somewhere once that the BRG as used on the '20s/'30s Bentleys was "invented" in Ireland.
Put a new crank sensor on step daughters C70 convertible.

And you could take your pick from 40 different shades.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 22 July 2022, 09:46:21
Quote from: Raeturbo on 21 July 2022, 22:38:13
Johnnydog..you have pm

Replied Rae :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 July 2022, 10:06:16
My C-type Jaguar replica is due to go to the painter's this Monday, and I asked the paint honcho to look up Jaguar BRG..... he just called to say there were at least five different shades. And a search for BRG threw up 24 shades. I am looking for the very dark green used on the works racing C-types and D-types.
Does anybody have the correct colour code for a modern equivalent? We are not allowed to use cellulose any more, but I am told that the people in the paint shop are able to mix a two-pack to give a slightly mattish finish much like the appearance of cellulose. But I want to get the shade of green exactly right. Can anybody help?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 July 2022, 10:06:52
Not mine🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 22 July 2022, 10:28:07
Quote from: Raeturbo on 22 July 2022, 10:06:16
My C-type Jaguar replica is due to go to the painter's this Monday, and I asked the paint honcho to look up Jaguar BRG..... he just called to say there were at least five different shades. And a search for BRG threw up 24 shades. I am looking for the very dark green used on the works racing C-types and D-types.
Does anybody have the correct colour code for a modern equivalent? We are not allowed to use cellulose any more, but I am told that the people in the paint shop are able to mix a two-pack to give a slightly mattish finish much like the appearance of cellulose. But I want to get the shade of green exactly right. Can anybody help?
Good luck with that one.

A quick search with google brings up a series of green c-types (plus a red one and a polished aluminium one). All the green ones are a different shade - it looks to me as though each one was mixed on the day with no reference to a colour chart.

On that basis I think you can legitimately pick a photo of the one you like best and ask them to mix that one for you  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 July 2022, 10:48:32
Failed to find a source of aftermarket shocks for the car.  So it'll have to be a dealer :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 July 2022, 11:05:13
Quote from: Raeturbo on 22 July 2022, 10:06:16
My C-type Jaguar replica is due to go to the painter's this Monday, and I asked the paint honcho to look up Jaguar BRG..... he just called to say there were at least five different shades. And a search for BRG threw up 24 shades. I am looking for the very dark green used on the works racing C-types and D-types.
Does anybody have the correct colour code for a modern equivalent? We are not allowed to use cellulose any more, but I am told that the people in the paint shop are able to mix a two-pack to give a slightly mattish finish much like the appearance of cellulose. But I want to get the shade of green exactly right. Can anybody help?


You're thinking about the colour far more than they ever did when cars were new. And they were racing cars, so nobody cared too much if the paint mix wasn't quite the same across the team cars, or repairs didn't match. What you want is a standard RAL code green that's the same sort of shade as the cars you remember. That will then be easy to repair if it ever becomes necessary.


Cellulose shouldn't have a 'mattish' finish. Nor should 2k. That's entirely down to how it's applied, and again older cars were painted in less than ideal circumstances and race cars in particular weren't polished afterwards.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 July 2022, 15:13:19
I agree Nick it’s not my car (unfortunately  :') but yes green was green for the racer then I suppose  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 July 2022, 16:05:55
Had a boring hour or two doing the annual insurance reshuffle. Saved £200 compared to the auto renewal prices ( ::) ::) ::)). Also now got £66 cashback pending, so time well spent.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 22 July 2022, 18:21:48
Wiping the black car over ready for VBOA this weekend, hope to go tomorrow afternoon, and definitely Sunday with the white Carlton on a trailer behind a tow vehicle with tools and AC!
I wonder if there'll be any other Omegas there this year? 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 July 2022, 20:35:52
Had the oil and filter changed, and 2 new Sailun Atrezzo ZSR tyres on the front of the V70, all for the grand total of £214.72 at a nearby National Tyres.  :)

Later on the old girl thanked me for my benevolence when going through a shower of rain the drivers windscreen wiper broke up.  So I pulled in and put the passenger side wiper on which is smaller and crap!  ::) Then a bit later she thanked me again when I was doing a three point turn in a narrow country lane in the sticks and the button on the gear shift broke and I couldn't get it into Park or Reverse.  ::)

So I limped the 50 odd miles home through torrential rain with one crap windscreen wiper and no reverse gear!  :-\ 

Luckily I didn't meet any tractors or combines in the narrow twistys, but I did have to pull over a couple of times when the rain got so heavy that I couldn't see out!  :-[

So more of what the car did to me, rather than what I did to the car!  :D

Maybe she didn't like the cheap tyres?  ???  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 July 2022, 18:03:27
New air filter for the V70 turned up so fitted that, then remembered I had a couple of cabin filters stashed away that I hadn't got round to fitting.

The filter I had for the V70 turned out to be the wrong part and when I looked at a youtube vid to see how to fit the Mondeo's one, it involved taking the fusebox and glove box out. As it had started to spit with rain, I thought duck fat! and came in.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 July 2022, 20:22:01
Finally found a bit of motivation and energy, to start putting Pierre back together. Start being the operative word.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 July 2022, 20:48:58
Oil, Oil Filter, topped up washer fluid and coolant and re-seated the outside air temp sensor back in it's correct place on the Astra.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 July 2022, 21:27:30
Finally finished the quick head gasket on a Rover 75 that we started a fortnight ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 24 July 2022, 09:18:46
Still trying to make the tailgate shuts look good on the Austin, fitted the new thermostat to mums Seat . She then said her heater didnt work well all last winter FGS-----
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2022, 16:50:42
Quote from: countrywoman on 24 July 2022, 09:18:46
Still trying to make the tailgate shuts look good on the Austin, fitted the new thermostat to mums Seat . She then said her heater didnt work well all last winter FGS-----
Probably because the thermostat didn't work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 July 2022, 17:23:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2022, 16:50:42
Quote from: countrywoman on 24 July 2022, 09:18:46
Still trying to make the tailgate shuts look good on the Austin, fitted the new thermostat to mums Seat . She then said her heater didnt work well all last winter FGS-----
Probably because the thermostat didn't work.
Errrr....yes....I think that was the point being made  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 24 July 2022, 18:03:48
yup and then it fell apart/broke and stayed shut.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2022, 09:21:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 July 2022, 20:35:52
and 2 new Sailun Atrezzo ZSR tyres on the front of the V70, all for the grand total of £214.72 at a nearby National Tyres.  :)
Seems bloody expensive for 2 budgets, not knowing the size.  We didn't pay much more than that for expensive, top tier tyres a couple of weeks ago...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2022, 09:27:35
Trying to locate the cause of an intermittent airbag light.  I think, but can't yet prove, the diags is telling porkies.  I currently can't get it to misbehave now.


*STILL* waiting for a part bought from egay over a week ago, supposedly "Fast and Free" 2 day postage, needed to cure an intermittent EML.  oppsing egay useless sellers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2022, 10:06:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2022, 09:21:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 July 2022, 20:35:52
and 2 new Sailun Atrezzo ZSR tyres on the front of the V70, all for the grand total of £214.72 at a nearby National Tyres.  :)
Seems bloody expensive for 2 budgets, not knowing the size.  We didn't pay much more than that for expensive, top tier tyres a couple of weeks ago...
Oil and filter included in that, so probably around £150 for the tyres.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 July 2022, 10:31:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 25 July 2022, 09:21:07
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 22 July 2022, 20:35:52
and 2 new Sailun Atrezzo ZSR tyres on the front of the V70, all for the grand total of £214.72 at a nearby National Tyres.  :)
Seems bloody expensive for 2 budgets, not knowing the size.  We didn't pay much more than that for expensive, top tier tyres a couple of weeks ago...

Oil & Filer change £99.99

2 x Sailun Atrezzo ZSR 225/45 R17 £60.29 each

Less £5.85 cashback.



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2022, 16:40:56
Ah, makes more sense now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2022, 18:06:50
The Omega was absolutely filthy, so washed and dried it.
Got Pierre up and running and it seems to be running ok, so will stick a new cambelt on it (as the aux belt tangling around it has frayed it) then hopefully back on the road...............until next time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 July 2022, 18:56:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2022, 18:06:50
The Omega was absolutely filthy, so washed and dried it.
Got Pierre up and running and it seems to be running ok, so will stick a new cambelt on it (as the aux belt tangling around it has frayed it) then hopefully back on the road...............until next time.
               You’re a very patient man🥇, it would have been burned  a long time ago if it were mine.👍
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2022, 19:56:53
Im a fool tp myself Rae. I dont like to give up.   ::)
Next time is definitely the last though.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2022, 20:27:05
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2022, 19:56:53
Im a fool tp myself Rae. I dont like to give up.   ::)
Next time is definitely the last though.  ;D
I admire you, Albs  :y
Your Scrooge like attitude would make you welcome in Barnsley any day  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2022, 20:28:24
Bet you can't squeeze any more than 65mpg out of it, like wifey's astra  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2022, 21:10:00
Thing is, if I bought replacement it might not be any better. Second hand cars are a lottery really. My judgement is usually pretty good, but this one became a bit of a dog after about a year.
Its on its last warning though.  :D
I have a pic somewhere of when I squeezed 70mpg out of it. Usually average around 63, with very little motorway type driving though.  :)

Hopefully, this is it.


https://i.postimg.cc/hjVrSLJ1/IMG-0640-1.jpg
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2022, 22:03:38
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2022, 21:10:00
Thing is, if I bought replacement it might not be any better. Second hand cars are a lottery really. My judgement is usually pretty good, but this one became a bit of a dog after about a year.
Its on its last warning though.  :D
I have a pic somewhere of when I squeezed 70mpg out of it. Usually average around 63, with very little motorway type driving though.  :)

Hopefully, this is it.


https://i.postimg.cc/hjVrSLJ1/IMG-0640-1.jpg
Very good, Albs, welcome to Barnsley  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 July 2022, 22:04:38
ouldnt go there. They talk funny up there.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 July 2022, 00:05:49
Yes they’ve a lot of chops too🐑
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 July 2022, 17:14:32
Booked the Range Rover in for its service & MOT 17/08/22 only done around 4,000 miles over the last year, fingers crossed for a straight pass again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 27 July 2022, 17:39:04
Still rubbing filler!! So just for a change one of Ds (where I have my unit) customers came in with a sick Transit just as D had to go out. It was only a wire had come out of a bodged repair to the MAF? sensor so to help D out I did a proper soldered repair to all 4 wires with heat shrink and a larger bit of heat shrink over that . The bloke was "how much do I owe you" , nowt as just helping D out and he would have just bodge crimped it again!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2022, 10:20:27
Put more electricity in it, due to lack of use  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 July 2022, 18:27:35
Had lots of goodies turn up today!  :y

New bags and filters for my SEBO vacuum cleaner, fitted no problem and a quick and easy job!  :y

A pair of Bosch traditional style wipers for the V70. No more cheap flat things for me! A quick and easy job!  :y

A new button for the V70's gear shift. A very fiddly thing to fit but got there in the end.  ::)

A new cabin filter for the V70, but it was the wrong one and that's the second one I've bought that didn't fit.  >:(  Cleaned up the old one, put it back and there it will stay!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2022, 18:31:07
Ordered a pair of rear shocks for the XE
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 July 2022, 18:12:24
Changed the EGR filter, which was going well, right up to the point a bolt sheared.

Fortunately that nice Mr Gixer popped over, looking like he was sporting a decent hangover, with some left hand drill bits....    ...which did SFA.  So he drilled and retapped larger, job jobbed, so huge thanks to chrisgixer :y


Job should have only taken another 10 mins, but some stooopid Brackley Boy neglected to plug in a sensor, so had to get all the diags out to turn the eml back off, grrr


Went to do the shocks, but this car is suffering the standard wheel nut issue, so left them until new nuts arrive.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 July 2022, 18:14:41
And Saturday was lost underneath a mates woodworm nest, trying to work out why the car sits pissed.  We need to have another go next weekend.  We got it sitting flatter, but still riding on the rebound bumpstop drivers side...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 July 2022, 18:57:26
Lent the Subaru to our son as he needs an estate for a couple of days, he left us his 70 reg M3 in exchange taking it over to Oxford tomorrow to see the wife's cousin never driven one before so looking forward to it..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 July 2022, 21:17:37
Watch the rear end if it’s slippery, otherwise give it hell👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 02 August 2022, 10:48:00
Quote from: Raeturbo on 31 July 2022, 21:17:37
Watch the rear end if it’s slippery, otherwise give it hell👍
. 


Went really well superb handling nice acceleration, don't think I activated any cameras, only time will tell, but in all honesty prefer the driving position & comfort of my RRS so a BMW is not on my list of must haves..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 02 August 2022, 12:49:17
I'm forever moaning that BMW have lost their way but the latest 3 series is a lovely thing to look at. Interior is a bit high tech for me mind.

I am a fan of the estates, I just wish they still did big engined manuals.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 02 August 2022, 14:15:53
Cut out the perished PAS hose and replaced with new. Now God is emptying his bathtub so the testing will have to wait.
But I am post night shift so now time for a cuppa and a nap....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 02 August 2022, 16:57:40
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 02 August 2022, 14:15:53
Cut out the perished PAS hose and replaced with new. Now God is emptying his bathtub so the testing will have to wait.
But I am post night shift so now time for a cuppa and a nap....
You're lucky, still ultra dry and now muggy with it down here. My lawn looks like the Atacama. Even the breeze is hot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 August 2022, 18:22:16
Yep, same here. I honestly cant remember the last time we had a good ::) rain shower.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2022, 20:08:49
Washed it. Somehow it looks less abandoned in spite of the saggy bottom on one side...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2022, 08:37:02
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 August 2022, 18:22:16
Yep, same here. I honestly cant remember the last time we had a good ::) rain shower.
I do, every time I go outside to do anything on the car.  Wind and bloody rain.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 August 2022, 18:48:49
Put a new o/s steering rack gaiter[which it had failed M.o.T. on] and new o/s track rod end[which was an advisory] on the V70 and booked it for re-test for next Tuesday.Total of £18.35p in parts so can't complain at that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MrFocus on 06 August 2022, 17:33:53
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)

My favorite model and color. Every day I regret that these cars are no longer produced.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2022, 10:48:17
Spent yesterday underneath a mates woodworm nest, trying to set the suspension so the chassis is level-ish.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 August 2022, 12:52:45
Quote from: MrFocus on 06 August 2022, 17:33:53
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)

My favorite model and color. Every day I regret that these cars are no longer produced.

Are you an architect with grey hair and thin wire-rimmed specs?

We are supposed to believe this is the typical Saab owner.  :y

Nice car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2022, 18:14:23
Washed both of them this morning.  Suspect with all the harvesting going on, it will look every bit as bad by the morning...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2022, 18:24:18
Got a dose of pinkeye on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Swapped out the offending bulb and normal xenon lighting resumed.

Have to say, bulb access is a breeze, even if you can't quite see where your fingers are.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 August 2022, 11:02:19
Quote from: MrFocus on 06 August 2022, 17:33:53
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)

My favorite model and color. Every day I regret that these cars are no longer produced.

Sadly I no longer have it, A Volvo V70 has replaced it as much cheaper to tax/run
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2022, 00:57:49
Finally managed to pin down a pair of rear springs for the Alabama Mumsybus ready to delete the air suspension.

Had to resort to a pair of current model Grand Cherokee springs as the R Class ones seem to be on permanent back order and Bilstein only have one (I mean wtf) left, with no intention of producing any more, and the one ebay seller that has listed one used spring is apparently retarded :-X

Not going to ask four times if they have a pair if they CBA to reply to the first three messages.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 10 August 2022, 06:54:13
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2022, 11:02:19
Quote from: MrFocus on 06 August 2022, 17:33:53
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)

My favorite model and color. Every day I regret that these cars are no longer produced.

Sadly I no longer have it, A Volvo V70 has replaced it as much cheaper to tax/run

Is that a 9-3?

We now have a 10 plate 9-5 tractor juice edition
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 August 2022, 08:30:57
Got another years M.o.T. on the V70 yesterday :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 10 August 2022, 09:56:48
Quote from: Keith ABS on 10 August 2022, 06:54:13
Quote from: henryd on 08 August 2022, 11:02:19
Quote from: MrFocus on 06 August 2022, 17:33:53
Quote from: henryd on 18 May 2019, 10:36:05
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Crikey,I managed to upload a picture ::)

My favorite model and color. Every day I regret that these cars are no longer produced.

Sadly I no longer have it, A Volvo V70 has replaced it as much cheaper to tax/run

Is that a 9-3?

We now have a 10 plate 9-5 tractor juice edition

9-5 Aero Hot 260bhp :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2022, 12:56:56
Ive had a couple of months of manic hours at work, and running around after the outlaws as they both have serious health issues, so Pierre has sat forlorn on the drive.
This morning I went out and fitted a new cambelt , timed it up carefully, and it fired up and sounded fine. No warning lights, fault codes etc.
Got a load of bits and pieces to refit before I can actually drive it, and its too bloody warm at the moment, so hope to finish it off tomorrow morning before it gets too hot.
Im pretty hopeful though..........until next time.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2022, 13:13:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2022, 12:56:56
Ive had a couple of months of manic hours at work, and running around after the outlaws as they both have serious health issues, so Pierre has sat forlorn on the drive.
This morning I went out and fitted a new cambelt , timed it up carefully, and it fired up and sounded fine. No warning lights, fault codes etc.
Got a load of bits and pieces to refit before I can actually drive it, and its too bloody warm at the moment, so hope to finish it off tomorrow morning before it gets too hot.
Im pretty hopeful though..........until next time.  :)
Fingers crossed.  ;) That bleedy thing owes you at least a week of hassle free motoring...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 August 2022, 15:52:38
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2022, 12:56:56
Ive had a couple of months of manic hours at work, and running around after the outlaws as they both have serious health issues, so Pierre has sat forlorn on the drive.
This morning I went out and fitted a new cambelt , timed it up carefully, and it fired up and sounded fine. No warning lights, fault codes etc.
Got a load of bits and pieces to refit before I can actually drive it, and its too bloody warm at the moment, so hope to finish it off tomorrow morning before it gets too hot.
Im pretty hopeful though..........until next time.  :)
It ain't cooling down much yet.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 August 2022, 15:55:34
Filled the RRS with diesel this morning first time since towing the caravan back from Yorkshire, the air conditioning has been on constantly 322 miles and it took 63 litres which equates to 23mpg which is 3mpg more than usual ,so blows that nonsense about air-conditioning using more fuel clean out of the water.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 11 August 2022, 09:45:27
Still doing snagging filler work on the Austin trying to get it ready for primer before the weather breaks , gave up at 3pm yesterday as to hot but looks like I will have to work through that .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 August 2022, 11:05:58
Quote from: countrywoman on 11 August 2022, 09:45:27
Still doing snagging filler work on the Austin trying to get it ready for primer before the weather breaks , gave up at 3pm yesterday as to hot but looks like I will have to work through that .
Jesus, I hope all this effort bears fruit, you seem to be spending your life on it  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 11 August 2022, 11:14:56
Quote from: STEMO on 11 August 2022, 11:05:58
Quote from: countrywoman on 11 August 2022, 09:45:27
Still doing snagging filler work on the Austin trying to get it ready for primer before the weather breaks , gave up at 3pm yesterday as to hot but looks like I will have to work through that .
Jesus, I hope all this effort bears fruit, you seem to be spending your life on it  :o


No more than normal for this sort of job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 August 2022, 12:27:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2022, 13:13:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2022, 12:56:56
Ive had a couple of months of manic hours at work, and running around after the outlaws as they both have serious health issues, so Pierre has sat forlorn on the drive.
This morning I went out and fitted a new cambelt , timed it up carefully, and it fired up and sounded fine. No warning lights, fault codes etc.
Got a load of bits and pieces to refit before I can actually drive it, and its too bloody warm at the moment, so hope to finish it off tomorrow morning before it gets too hot.
Im pretty hopeful though..........until next time.  :)
Fingers crossed.  ;) That bleedy thing owes you at least a week of hassle free motoring...

It obviously doesnt agree.  ;D
Oil pissing out of the cam seal. I replaced it earlier in the year and used an SKF speedi sleeve to cover the scoring on the nose of the shaft. Something has caused it to leak again, so new camshaft and seal needed this time I think.
I just hope it doesnt spontaneously combust in this hot weather.  >:D  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 August 2022, 12:37:13
Drove the 428i to Watford and back, 75-80mph ish, or less in the usual w@nky traffic and average speed cameras round there. Filled it up back home, just a touch over 41mpg, brim to brim.

Very happy with that. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 August 2022, 13:37:18
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 August 2022, 12:27:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 August 2022, 13:13:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 August 2022, 12:56:56
Ive had a couple of months of manic hours at work, and running around after the outlaws as they both have serious health issues, so Pierre has sat forlorn on the drive.
This morning I went out and fitted a new cambelt , timed it up carefully, and it fired up and sounded fine. No warning lights, fault codes etc.
Got a load of bits and pieces to refit before I can actually drive it, and its too bloody warm at the moment, so hope to finish it off tomorrow morning before it gets too hot.
Im pretty hopeful though..........until next time.  :)
Fingers crossed.  ;) That bleedy thing owes you at least a week of hassle free motoring...

It obviously doesnt agree.  ;D
Oil pissing out of the cam seal. I replaced it earlier in the year and used an SKF speedi sleeve to cover the scoring on the nose of the shaft. Something has caused it to leak again, so new camshaft and seal needed this time I think.
I just hope it doesnt spontaneously combust in this hot weather.  >:D  :D
Would have thought that was exactly what you DID want.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 11 August 2022, 17:01:10
Nothing....finally got Covid, sitting in front of a fan and waiting for it to bog off!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 August 2022, 18:51:48
As I sat in my my Omega (parked) today, outside a hospital for 2 hours, in the heat I rued not getting my aircon regassed when it crossed my mind about a month ago.
I would happily have sacrificed the petrol to have the engine running and an icy blast from the vents.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 August 2022, 19:19:36
Quote from: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 11 August 2022, 17:01:10
Nothing....finally got Covid, sitting in front of a fan and waiting for it to bog off!
Hopefully it passes swiftly as you've been doing your best to avoid it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2022, 20:57:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 August 2022, 18:51:48
As I sat in my my Omega (parked) today, outside a hospital for 2 hours, in the heat I rued not getting my aircon regassed when it crossed my mind about a month ago.
I would happily have sacrificed the petrol to have the engine running and an icy blast from the vents.  ::)
I had mine done earlier this week - it was still working, but works a damn sight better now :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 August 2022, 21:30:36
How much they charging these days ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 August 2022, 12:58:58
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 August 2022, 21:30:36
How much they charging these days ?

From about 50 upwards :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 August 2022, 14:38:45
Its dropped a lot in price then since the gas shortage a few years ago.
I last had the Omega done in July 2018 and the cheapest I could find was around £100 iirc.

Edit. Just looked up the groupon coupon / ATS thing and can get it done for £37.99 (half price) with a coupon.
Just got to work out how to get one of the coupons now. Shouldnt be too difficult. If it is I will pass the job to the I.T. dept. (aka swmbo). :D

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/ats-euromaster-5?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=uk_dt_sea_bng_txt_ttt_sr_cbp_ch1_nbr_k*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 16:34:15
Filled up the washer bottle on my classic sought after Vauxhall........again.

It must have a hole about half way down but I CBA to fix the hole, or replace the bottle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 August 2022, 17:15:21
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 16:34:15
Filled up the washer bottle on my classic sought after Vauxhall........again.

It must have a hole about half way down but I CBA to fix the hole, or replace the bottle.
Whoa  :o You do know there's a drought?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 18:39:00
Quote from: STEMO on 13 August 2022, 17:15:21
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 16:34:15
Filled up the washer bottle on my classic sought after Vauxhall........again.

It must have a hole about half way down but I CBA to fix the hole, or replace the bottle.
Whoa  :o You do know there's a drought?

To prove my eco-friendly credentials I shall just piss in the washer bottle from this point on. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 August 2022, 19:01:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 18:39:00
Quote from: STEMO on 13 August 2022, 17:15:21
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 16:34:15
Filled up the washer bottle on my classic sought after Vauxhall........again.

It must have a hole about half way down but I CBA to fix the hole, or replace the bottle.
Whoa  :o You do know there's a drought?

To prove my eco-friendly credentials I shall just piss in the washer bottle from this point on. 8)
I don't believe you. Pics to prove, please.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 19:05:00
Quote from: STEMO on 13 August 2022, 19:01:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 18:39:00
Quote from: STEMO on 13 August 2022, 17:15:21
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2022, 16:34:15
Filled up the washer bottle on my classic sought after Vauxhall........again.

It must have a hole about half way down but I CBA to fix the hole, or replace the bottle.
Whoa  :o You do know there's a drought?

To prove my eco-friendly credentials I shall just piss in the washer bottle from this point on. 8)
I don't believe you. Pics to prove, please.

I believe it takes 1.7 litres. Not to worry though as I have a case of San Miguel to get through tonight. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 August 2022, 19:39:42
I've just opened a bottle of Merlot and I doubt there'll be any left by half nine  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 14 August 2022, 14:35:04
That pint and a half of San Miguel went down well last night , nowt on TV and saw on FB that a good band was on at my fav pub. Anyways still woke up early and made my way down the unit to sling some primer at the Austin , recon I will be flat out tomorrow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 16 August 2022, 08:51:02
Replaced the crank sensor and fuel filter .
Crank sensor was awkward but did it on a post lift which made the removal of the heat shield, engine mount and oil dip tube "easier " . Found the old one had abrasion damage to the cable so I was pleased that the reason for failure was obvious .
Doing an 80 mile round trip almost daily just now so decided to give the Yeti a rest and use the Omega over the weekend .
I recently fitted new Bilstein B4's and had the tracking/alignment and camber set to WIM's figures.  I have to say that the roads that I travel , although beautiful , are pretty rough in places but the Omega just glides over them with ease . It was a very enjoyable run and brought back to me the fact that these were very comfortable cars .
Next job will be to recommission the climate control system .
(https://i.ibb.co/N2Y0ZsP/20190327-111802-Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 August 2022, 09:49:59
Quote from: Mutha Jugs n Speed on 11 August 2022, 17:01:10
Nothing....finally got Covid, sitting in front of a fan and waiting for it to bog off!
. 


We both tested positive about 3 weeks ago when we came back from Northumberland, but of a cough & runny noses  seemed no more than than cold symptoms, no loss of appetite but loss of taste  for a couple of days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 16 August 2022, 12:16:03
Following Addy's visit the other day, I set to finishing off welding the rear floorpan of the Golf. He's done 90pc of the work, I just do the finishing bits and then take all the credit ;)

Then the promised weather arrived and I could hear Michael Buerk commentsting so i thought it best to retire indoors before I electrocuted myself or drowned...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 August 2022, 12:17:54
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 16 August 2022, 08:51:02
Replaced the crank sensor and fuel filter .
Crank sensor was awkward but did it on a post lift which made the removal of the heat shield, engine mount and oil dip tube "easier " . Found the old one had abrasion damage to the cable so I was pleased that the reason for failure was obvious .
Doing an 80 mile round trip almost daily just now so decided to give the Yeti a rest and use the Omega over the weekend .
I recently fitted new Bilstein B4's and had the tracking/alignment and camber set to WIM's figures.  I have to say that the roads that I travel , although beautiful , are pretty rough in places but the Omega just glides over them with ease . It was a very enjoyable run and brought back to me the fact that these were very comfortable cars .
Next job will be to recommission the climate control system .
(https://i.ibb.co/N2Y0ZsP/20190327-111802-Copy.jpg)
Nice to see you're 'keeping busy', Don  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 16 August 2022, 13:18:47

[/quote]
Nice to see you're 'keeping busy', Don  :y
[/quote]

I try to be Steve.....Thanks . :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2022, 15:10:53
Tapping my fingers waiting impatiently for the promised rain, just so I don't have to wash the car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2022, 16:27:08
You should get just enough to knock the dust off ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 August 2022, 16:50:01
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2022, 16:27:08
You should get just enough to knock the dust off ;)
Or put a bit more Sahara on. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 16 August 2022, 19:53:54
 just occasional drizzle in Colchester
Monsson like on A15 between Lincoln and Sleaford at tea time
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 August 2022, 20:52:43
Raining steadily here in Lincolnshire & it smells absolutely fabulous..🌨️🌨️🌨️
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2022, 20:59:41
We had about 30 minutes of pretty heavy rain earlier, followed by an hour of light rain.  Thats knocked about 5C off the temperature :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 August 2022, 09:52:15
Just finished polishing the Subaru started it yesterday, used some turtle wax I've had for years in the garage specially for silver paint, its come up really nice for a 17 year old vehicle SWMBO absolutely refuses to change it so may as well keep it up to scratch .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 11:37:21
Broke it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 August 2022, 12:10:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 11:37:21
Broke it
expensive" broke it" £££  :o   :-\ or a cheap or easy fix  :-\
your post is a little vague  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 August 2022, 12:32:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 11:37:21
Broke it
. 

Time for a change then ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 August 2022, 12:44:20
Quote from: Rangie on 28 August 2022, 12:32:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 11:37:21
Broke it
. 

Time for a change then ?


 something reliable clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354246502968?hash=item527abcaa38:g:LpEAAOSwFndjCdwE&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoP9quFKxbltAFejjmuq3vYy02OLjlKCJGbF0vkad1njkldre8IhZFhsOFuqCxiGz3YU6eWyTtndCCw32s7S%2FvZc%2Fp1TCH0Q45rRnHa3pAhDC3yMfSLHts4G9x%2F3V8U2ZMUKPBE5Wla%2BE%2BY8C2LQlXueer2jGycppbnPk08jBYX32q%2FPYLPEzaL3a9B9%2BQw1sO7Sa%2Bdnjg0sExajC1QB88SM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-LsgsTcYA)   :P   :-X    :D
or
 low miles and reliable clcky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313799207058?hash=item490fe3e892:g:SvIAAOSw4phhvwZP&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoNwaqroKEXrKw4c4pVF0o9KB1hZLAFL%2FlDY8caueC7lQDN60jyRpzWw2u48QX3fmztIiosFEXZP5n41SfP4865fGpjH%2F%2BwkzcCHZJ4uB5uyFrp3PtFH%2F%2FUoTsnQ7Rw75u%2B88FSyjr70pLAyfAOmBuA5j3o9WfhvuXaZo14q6DFpgJ05ZMZuLjD2eG0qf8K7AXGV6hUk4TH5A3p83SjK5QB8%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8rY6sPcYA)  :P



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 14:43:54
Quote from: Rangie on 28 August 2022, 12:32:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 11:37:21
Broke it
. 

Time for a change then ?
Maybe. Twice in 2 years I've put it on a tow truck....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 14:45:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 August 2022, 12:44:20
Quote from: Rangie on 28 August 2022, 12:32:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 11:37:21
Broke it
. 

Time for a change then ?


 something reliable clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354246502968?hash=item527abcaa38:g:LpEAAOSwFndjCdwE&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoP9quFKxbltAFejjmuq3vYy02OLjlKCJGbF0vkad1njkldre8IhZFhsOFuqCxiGz3YU6eWyTtndCCw32s7S%2FvZc%2Fp1TCH0Q45rRnHa3pAhDC3yMfSLHts4G9x%2F3V8U2ZMUKPBE5Wla%2BE%2BY8C2LQlXueer2jGycppbnPk08jBYX32q%2FPYLPEzaL3a9B9%2BQw1sO7Sa%2Bdnjg0sExajC1QB88SM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-LsgsTcYA)   :P   :-X    :D
or
 low miles and reliable clcky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313799207058?hash=item490fe3e892:g:SvIAAOSw4phhvwZP&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoNwaqroKEXrKw4c4pVF0o9KB1hZLAFL%2FlDY8caueC7lQDN60jyRpzWw2u48QX3fmztIiosFEXZP5n41SfP4865fGpjH%2F%2BwkzcCHZJ4uB5uyFrp3PtFH%2F%2FUoTsnQ7Rw75u%2B88FSyjr70pLAyfAOmBuA5j3o9WfhvuXaZo14q6DFpgJ05ZMZuLjD2eG0qf8K7AXGV6hUk4TH5A3p83SjK5QB8%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8rY6sPcYA)  :P
Considered getting a 10yr old one when Mrs TB needed a new car, but even a 10yr old, 120k miles, rust bucket was over £4.5k
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 August 2022, 14:50:35
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 14:45:24
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 August 2022, 12:44:20
Quote from: Rangie on 28 August 2022, 12:32:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 August 2022, 11:37:21
Broke it
. 

Time for a change then ?


 something reliable clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354246502968?hash=item527abcaa38:g:LpEAAOSwFndjCdwE&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoP9quFKxbltAFejjmuq3vYy02OLjlKCJGbF0vkad1njkldre8IhZFhsOFuqCxiGz3YU6eWyTtndCCw32s7S%2FvZc%2Fp1TCH0Q45rRnHa3pAhDC3yMfSLHts4G9x%2F3V8U2ZMUKPBE5Wla%2BE%2BY8C2LQlXueer2jGycppbnPk08jBYX32q%2FPYLPEzaL3a9B9%2BQw1sO7Sa%2Bdnjg0sExajC1QB88SM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-LsgsTcYA)   :P   :-X    :D
or
 low miles and reliable clcky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313799207058?hash=item490fe3e892:g:SvIAAOSw4phhvwZP&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoNwaqroKEXrKw4c4pVF0o9KB1hZLAFL%2FlDY8caueC7lQDN60jyRpzWw2u48QX3fmztIiosFEXZP5n41SfP4865fGpjH%2F%2BwkzcCHZJ4uB5uyFrp3PtFH%2F%2FUoTsnQ7Rw75u%2B88FSyjr70pLAyfAOmBuA5j3o9WfhvuXaZo14q6DFpgJ05ZMZuLjD2eG0qf8K7AXGV6hUk4TH5A3p83SjK5QB8%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8rY6sPcYA)  :P
Considered getting a 10yr old one when Mrs TB needed a new car, but even a 10yr old, 120k miles, rust bucket was over £4.5k
we had a Zafira B on the fleet for 2 years , not as good* as the Zafira A that's still in use daily  :)

* not as well made, not well rust protected , more expensive to buy and maintain
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2022, 23:19:04
A nice, reliable Mercedes...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 August 2022, 23:26:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2022, 23:19:04
A nice, reliable Mercedes...  ;D
:o
you've spent most your spare time in the last 5 years fixing the 3 Mercs you've had DG  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 August 2022, 02:59:39
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 August 2022, 23:26:56
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2022, 23:19:04
A nice, reliable Mercedes...  ;D
:o
you've spent most your spare time in the last 5 years fixing the 3 Mercs you've had DG  :P
Maintaining is not the same as fixing as you well know, having spent the same time not fixing your fleet of Vauxhalls ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 29 August 2022, 08:57:41
Still filling, rubbing and painting panels for the Austin. Will be soooooooo glad when its all painted as I hate body work. Then its back on the Omega running gear .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 August 2022, 18:14:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2022, 23:19:04
A nice, reliable Mercedes...  ;D
Too old for me.... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 29 August 2022, 18:17:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 August 2022, 18:14:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2022, 23:19:04
A nice, reliable Mercedes...  ;D
Too old for me.... ;)


Too Mercedes for me.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 August 2022, 18:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 August 2022, 18:14:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2022, 23:19:04
A nice, reliable Mercedes...  ;D
Too old for me.... ;)
Are you suggesting that modern Mercedes' are merely parts bin cars?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2022, 12:13:42
Quote from: STEMO on 29 August 2022, 18:57:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 August 2022, 18:14:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 August 2022, 23:19:04
A nice, reliable Mercedes...  ;D
Too old for me.... ;)
Are you suggesting that modern Mercedes' are merely parts bin cars?  ;D
Are you suggesting otherwise?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 30 August 2022, 13:01:51
Woooohooooo - Elsie through the MOT for another year. Slight whinge about the handbrake reserve travel - but the handbrake has always been close to useless on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 August 2022, 13:21:34
Quote from: LC0112G on 30 August 2022, 13:01:51
Woooohooooo - Elsie through the MOT for another year. Slight whinge about the handbrake reserve travel - but the handbrake has always been close to useless on it.
Always a good feeling.  Assuming you always use the handbrake, just a spot of adjustment needed ;).  Omega handbrakes are useless for doing U-turns in the road, but plenty good enough to work as a parking brake :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 August 2022, 20:34:27
Finally found out how long the fuel light stays on for :-[

Annoying it doesn't flash. On the plus side I was just about able to get it, sort of, out of the way.

Needs to go on a diet though, couldn't move it for trying.

Fortunately, it eventually restarted with a gallon added.  :-[

Also should be the last time it gets run that low as after this week my commute drops to about ten times a month rather than five days a week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 10:52:20
Looking forward to getting the car back this afternoon :)

Bit sad, I'm excited about a broken car turning up ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 31 August 2022, 15:01:17
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Have a look at warranywise's reliability index.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 August 2022, 19:42:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

That'll be all that electricity you insist on cramming into the poor thing.  ::)  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 20:16:09
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 August 2022, 19:42:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

That'll be all that electricity you insist on cramming into the poor thing.  ::)  :P
Clearly didn't put enough in ;D

Its been on the fastest charge my charger can muster for the last 7hrs, so hopefully the battery is recoverable.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 20:16:24
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Alternator
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 31 August 2022, 20:25:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 20:16:24
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Alternator

Denso by any chance ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 August 2022, 20:41:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 20:16:24
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Alternator

I've always wondered why you're always putting electricity in it and it turns out that you've been going round with a shagged alternator?  ???  ::)

Don't tell Mrs TB.  She'll remove your nads!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2022, 08:07:33
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 20:25:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 20:16:24
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Alternator

Denso by any chance ?
Not looked, but believe its likely.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2022, 08:12:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 31 August 2022, 20:41:07
I've always wondered why you're always putting electricity in it and it turns out that you've been going round with a shagged alternator?  ???  ::)

Don't tell Mrs TB.  She'll remove your nads!  ;D
When we had 3 cars, pre Chinese Sniffle, one - usually the Battlebus - would go weeks on end unused.  And the Battlebus needed lots of electricity due to knackered (sheared) glowplugs.  That said, it never, ever failed to start.

During and since the pandemic, my car doesn't get used much at all.  And if its not used for more than about 10 days, it will go on charge.

Batteries don't like to be left in a partially discharged state ;)


So, yeah, I have had my money's worth from this charger ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 01 September 2022, 11:15:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2022, 08:07:33
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 20:25:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 20:16:24
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Alternator

Denso by any chance ?
Not looked, but believe its likely.

Denso suffer a lot of fails in Disco3-4 applications too ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 September 2022, 13:33:04
Quote from: henryd on 01 September 2022, 11:15:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 September 2022, 08:07:33
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 20:25:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 20:16:24
Quote from: henryd on 31 August 2022, 14:09:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 August 2022, 13:31:19
Car now on driveway.  Battery as flat as a witches tit, so suspect thats shagged

What made it break down in the first place ?
Alternator

Denso by any chance ?
Not looked, but believe its likely.

Denso suffer a lot of fails in Disco3-4 applications too ::)
I suspect the replacement will be Wang Tang Chang from Ching Chong Chinaland ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 01 September 2022, 17:14:57
Got a value on the Subaru today  out of curiousity as WBAC have a portakabin in Sainsbury's , paid £2800 for it 5 years ago offered me £3600 for it seemed good but SWMBO will not let it go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2022, 17:40:48
It will soon be cheaper to buy new batteries than to keep charging them up.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 01 September 2022, 17:47:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 September 2022, 17:40:48
It will soon be cheaper to buy new batteries than to keep charging them up.  ;D
. 


You're right there if the stories I've been reading are true there won't be many businesses left, one publican in Wales today said in order to pay his monthly outgoings he would have to charge £6 a pint , obviously he is having to close down.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2022, 09:26:15
Picked the car up, complete with its new alternator and yet another new aux belt.

I wasn't brave enough to drive it too the Wimpy to meet bro, so took Mrs TB's car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 September 2022, 13:58:40
Put the newer battery back in at lunchtime - I had put the older one that I originally took out 3 years ago temporarily whilst I charged the newer one up and tested it.

Alternator kicking out 14.65v :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 September 2022, 23:16:20
Had to put electricity in the Omega. Hadnt used it for a week and found there wasnt enough electricity for the c/l to unlock the doors.  ::)
New battery required soon I expect.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 September 2022, 07:55:42
Hitched the caravan up to it for a few days in Buxton, great walking area , few drinks & meals out while pubs & restaurants still exist.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2022, 10:32:29
Decided to take a chance on takin the Big Black Pussy to Bro's in the early hours of yesterday morning.  No issues to report with it.  Sounds normal, no electrical glitches, all seems good since alternator replaced.

Lets hope it starts when I drive it home in a week :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 September 2022, 17:45:18
Having finally sourced a pair of rear springs for the Alabama Mumsybus, I have deleted the rear air springs and plumbing.

Net result is that it now sits level and it won't sag after a few days in the Work carpark.

I will pull the compressor etc when I swap in the heated washer bottle. But as it sits a little higher, the compressor will be constantly trying to let air out rather than pump it up, and I need to research the wiring diagrams for the headlight levelling before removing the electrickery parts...

Quick test drive suggests that it is slightly more stable now, although it did throw a code when I flung it around in a turnout... Apparently it thinks it's taking too long to dump the air from the back axle under heavy braking ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 September 2022, 19:57:55
Fitted another SCV to the Astra, this is the second one in 3 1/2 years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Paddy Flannery on 14 September 2022, 19:32:00
Scrapped my Omega  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:04:18
Spent 5 grand on the Evo🙁😂😂🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 September 2022, 21:41:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 September 2022, 19:57:55
Fitted another SCV to the Astra, this is the second one in 3 1/2 years.
rough idle ? or stalling and not starting ?
I've just restocked spares with a Chinesium SCV £23 delivered. half the cost of the Bosch 0928400487 looks the same . :-X
I mined about half a kilo of coal out the intake pipe and EGR on one of our Astra 1.7 CDTI estates (only done 93K ) a couple of weeks ago  :D
new brake pads thanks to TB  :) and ebay handbrake cable etc and it passed MOT with no advisories  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:59:44
Indeed I’d rather my 1.6 16v Astra g estate on gas, to a roller👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 September 2022, 22:01:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 September 2022, 21:41:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 September 2022, 19:57:55
Fitted another SCV to the Astra, this is the second one in 3 1/2 years.
rough idle ? or stalling and not starting ?
I've just restocked spares with a Chinesium SCV £23 delivered. half the cost of the Bosch 0928400487 looks the same . :-X
I mined about half a kilo of coal out the intake pipe and EGR on one of our Astra 1.7 CDTI estates (only done 93K ) a couple of weeks ago  :D
new brake pads thanks to TB  :) and ebay handbrake cable etc and it passed MOT with no advisories  :)

Rough idle, stuttering occasionally and stalled after a 160ish mile motorway trip and refused to restart and then struggled to idle for 10 mins.

Was a genuine Denso part (In a Nissan box!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 September 2022, 22:26:06
Quote from: VXL V6 on 14 September 2022, 22:01:33
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 September 2022, 21:41:15
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 September 2022, 19:57:55
Fitted another SCV to the Astra, this is the second one in 3 1/2 years.
rough idle ? or stalling and not starting ?
I've just restocked spares with a Chinesium SCV £23 delivered. half the cost of the Bosch 0928400487 looks the same . :-X
I mined about half a kilo of coal out the intake pipe and EGR on one of our Astra 1.7 CDTI estates (only done 93K ) a couple of weeks ago  :D
new brake pads thanks to TB  :) and ebay handbrake cable etc and it passed MOT with no advisories  :)

Rough idle, stuttering occasionally and stalled after a 160ish mile motorway trip and refused to restart and then struggled to idle for 10 mins.

Was a genuine Denso part (In a Nissan box!)
is the EGR blanked ?
clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121587775327?hash=item1c4f32375f:g:2WUAAOSwol5Y25tP&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoA29uUKvcaztcEDTG0%2FYjFEjjExW9s1Kliz6yeBuC3KpZJGXsB50nDGh8csbObZ9j%2BHd%2BaMKu98gn8x6vAKqPHJdp6Cv7fRmP%2BkZ3chxdRhtGcMR86G3jNHWpiVz1GLRMmAIEbyWtdzFboiS9fcg%2FNof1RJixIdJ5ntEofOTHwwmpZKMuIq45VjSdB%2FPJEE3jLkWDGuggfxs3YUx%2BM6NDiI%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7Sq-N3nYA)  :-X
checked the intake and EGR for coal ?
won't always throw a DTC for a stuck EGR
though SCVs sticking are very common on many tractors ,not just Vauxhalls


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 September 2022, 23:36:18
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:04:18
Spent 5 grand on the Evo🙁😂😂🤣🤣

Bloody hell rocket fuels gone up Rae!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 September 2022, 11:05:59

Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:04:18
Spent 5 grand on the Evo🙁😂😂🤣🤣

A decent hot curry and a box of senocot tablets is a far cheaper option if your bowels are blocked Rae  ;)

what have you spent £5K on  :o


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 September 2022, 11:19:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 September 2022, 11:05:59

Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:04:18
Spent 5 grand on the Evo🙁😂😂🤣🤣

A decent hot curry and a box of senocot tablets is a far cheaper option if your bowels are blocked Rae  ;)

what have you spent £5K on  :o


It's a Mitsubishi; £5k of parts could easily be carried home in a carrier bag..... ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 15 September 2022, 12:43:18
Been sorting out wifes 2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v for MOT. She recently got it as a stand in, while her omega is being sorted. Had to do front brakes. Also had to change radiator due to the outlet on it being cracked.  Had fun undoing the Automatic Gearbox, cooler pipes from it. Luckily had drained the engine and radiator of coolant before hand. As the one banjo, had siezed into the brass housing on the radiator. I ended up mangling the radiator fitting. Now trying to find out if the autobox takes, normal DexIII fluid. Rang Vauxhall parts dept, was a waste of time. Got off the phone, still not knowing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 September 2022, 14:50:48
Quote from: addy on 15 September 2022, 12:43:18
Been sorting out wifes 2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v for MOT. She recently got it as a stand in, while her omega is being sorted. Had to do front brakes. Also had to change radiator due to the outlet on it being cracked.  Had fun undoing the Automatic Gearbox, cooler pipes from it. Luckily had drained the engine and radiator of coolant before hand. As the one banjo, had siezed into the brass housing on the radiator. I ended up mangling the radiator fitting. Now trying to find out if the autobox takes, normal DexIII fluid. Rang Vauxhall parts dept, was a waste of time. Got off the phone, still not knowing.

Aisin gearbox in those, according to my Vx book its part number 93160393 which is DexIII
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: addy on 15 September 2022, 15:06:06
Thanks Marks DTM Calib

Have some DEXIII. Still in date. Only need a little bit just to top up, the bit that was lost.  local Vauxhall parts Department, had to ring me back. They said that it is a Peugeot Citroen Automatic Transmission Oil Fluid AT42. With part number 1615099580.

I trust your knowledge, more than their's. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 September 2022, 15:07:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 September 2022, 11:05:59

Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:04:18
Spent 5 grand on the Evo🙁😂😂🤣🤣

A decent hot curry and a box of senocot tablets is a far cheaper option if your bowels are blocked Rae  ;)

what have you spent £5K on  :o
                 New coil overs new pads xp10 front xp8 rear, timing belt balance belt all pulleys and tensioners, short shifter, new oil and filters throughout, six puck paddle clutch, droplinks RSR 592 semislicks ……… blah blah…..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 September 2022, 15:09:10
Quote from: Nick W on 15 September 2022, 11:19:30
Quote from: dave the builder on 15 September 2022, 11:05:59

Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:04:18
Spent 5 grand on the Evo🙁😂😂🤣🤣

A decent hot curry and a box of senocot tablets is a far cheaper option if your bowels are blocked Rae  ;)

what have you spent £5K on  :o


It's a Mitsubishi; £5k of parts could easily be carried home in a carrier bag..... ::)
              Now now Nick,  it would have to be a large carrier bag🤣👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Friend in PA on 16 September 2022, 21:34:50
Spent a bit of time and elbow grease today resurrecting the 21 year old wheels on my 2001 Catera. Got this car from my mother who at age 86 finally decided it was time to hang up her driving gloves. She bought the car in 2003 from someone who traded it in with 30,000 miles on the meter. While she owned it she ran it up to 72K miles. It is in great shape with only a few minor issues to deal with.

Today I decided to get out the Flitz polish and give the wheels a good clean and polish. The center inserts had long ago shed their Cadillac logos save for one so I removed them and cleaned them up to remove the old glue spots and prep them to accept new "covers". Seems like there is still some life left in this old chrome eh?

(http://www.wtv-zone.com/SgtRock/Catera/Autobot1.jpg)

(http://www.wtv-zone.com/SgtRock/Catera/Autobot2.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 September 2022, 06:58:12
Spent the day hooning around in one of these - https://cfmotousa.com/side-x-sides/zforce-800-ex

Bro was in another, and no racing was happening at any point  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2022, 10:40:21
Despite the best efforts of both the French and German air traffic controls*, and Gatwick's attempts to cock it all up**, I still managed to drive home at a pace to be in bed before midnight.

So, in perspective, in the past 3 weeks....

Paphos to Brackley, via Bro's house to pick up the car, and including a stop for a Toby - 14hrs
Staxton (Yorkshire) to Brackley, direct, by the RAC - 18hrs


*it would appear the French and Germans were having a bit of a spat after the French walked out as usual, and the Germans didn't see why they should take on all the extra load.

**Apparently no staff to bring rear steps to plane, so connected by an airbridge only to front door.  I'm sure Doc Gollum can describe what happens if you try to unload a full, heavy A321 from the front only....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 September 2022, 11:35:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 September 2022, 10:40:21
Despite the best efforts of both the French and German air traffic controls*, and Gatwick's attempts to cock it all up**, I still managed to drive home at a pace to be in bed before midnight.

So, in perspective, in the past 3 weeks....

Paphos to Brackley, via Bro's house to pick up the car, and including a stop for a Toby - 14hrs
Staxton (Yorkshire) to Brackley, direct, by the RAC - 18hrs


*it would appear the French and Germans were having a bit of a spat after the French walked out as usual, and the Germans didn't see why they should take on all the extra load.

**Apparently no staff to bring rear steps to plane, so connected by an airbridge only to front door.  I'm sure Doc Gollum can describe what happens if you try to unload a full, heavy A321 from the front only....
They do get quite tippy, especially if said loaders are slow to the aircraft as they're generally only loaded in the rear holds ;D

Sounds like the TCO was the one who met the aircraft without a load team... They can set the stand guidance, chock it, plug in the ground power and drive the jetty, but that's their limit.

DHL provide handling services to the Orange product, and as we all know, DHL stands for three things:

1. Don't Handle Logistics.
2. Don't Handle Luggage.
3. Don't Handle Limpio*.

*Limpio being Spanish for cleaning.

Although credit where it is due, they at least try to clean our aircraft.  :-X

The agency I used to work for went bust in late 2020 and supplied half of DHLs Gatwick staff. I keep getting texts from someone who obviously bought their contacts for a quid offering me jobs as a Ramp agent at £11 ph, (about £2 less than the actual job pays) and yesterday, to do the Runway Snow clearance role for £320 a day, which has gone up 150% since I last did it in winter 19/20. Incidentally, this suggests that they're expecting snow this year...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2022, 12:08:18
And Delta airlines stands for:

Don't Expect Luggage To Arrive


;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 September 2022, 16:57:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 September 2022, 11:35:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 September 2022, 10:40:21
Despite the best efforts of both the French and German air traffic controls*, and Gatwick's attempts to cock it all up**, I still managed to drive home at a pace to be in bed before midnight.

So, in perspective, in the past 3 weeks....

Paphos to Brackley, via Bro's house to pick up the car, and including a stop for a Toby - 14hrs
Staxton (Yorkshire) to Brackley, direct, by the RAC - 18hrs


*it would appear the French and Germans were having a bit of a spat after the French walked out as usual, and the Germans didn't see why they should take on all the extra load.

**Apparently no staff to bring rear steps to plane, so connected by an airbridge only to front door.  I'm sure Doc Gollum can describe what happens if you try to unload a full, heavy A321 from the front only....
They do get quite tippy, especially if said loaders are slow to the aircraft as they're generally only loaded in the rear holds ;D

Sounds like the TCO was the one who met the aircraft without a load team... They can set the stand guidance, chock it, plug in the ground power and drive the jetty, but that's their limit.

DHL provide handling services to the Orange product, and as we all know, DHL stands for three things:

1. Don't Handle Logistics.
2. Don't Handle Luggage.
3. Don't Handle Limpio*.

*Limpio being Spanish for cleaning.

Although credit where it is due, they at least try to clean our aircraft.  :-X

The agency I used to work for went bust in late 2020 and supplied half of DHLs Gatwick staff. I keep getting texts from someone who obviously bought their contacts for a quid offering me jobs as a Ramp agent at £11 ph, (about £2 less than the actual job pays) and yesterday, to do the Runway Snow clearance role for £320 a day, which has gone up 150% since I last did it in winter 19/20. Incidentally, this suggests that they're expecting snow this year...
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 September 2022, 11:35:33
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 September 2022, 10:40:21
Despite the best efforts of both the French and German air traffic controls*, and Gatwick's attempts to cock it all up**, I still managed to drive home at a pace to be in bed before midnight.

So, in perspective, in the past 3 weeks....

Paphos to Brackley, via Bro's house to pick up the car, and including a stop for a Toby - 14hrs
Staxton (Yorkshire) to Brackley, direct, by the RAC - 18hrs


*it would appear the French and Germans were having a bit of a spat after the French walked out as usual, and the Germans didn't see why they should take on all the extra load.

**Apparently no staff to bring rear steps to plane, so connected by an airbridge only to front door.  I'm sure Doc Gollum can describe what happens if you try to unload a full, heavy A321 from the front only....
They do get quite tippy, especially if said loaders are slow to the aircraft as they're generally only loaded in the rear holds ;D

Sounds like the TCO was the one who met the aircraft without a load team... They can set the stand guidance, chock it, plug in the ground power and drive the jetty, but that's their limit.

DHL provide handling services to the Orange product, and as we all know, DHL stands for three things:

1. Don't Handle Logistics.
2. Don't Handle Luggage.
3. Don't Handle Limpio*.

*Limpio being Spanish for cleaning.

Although credit where it is due, they at least try to clean our aircraft.  :-X

The agency I used to work for went bust in late 2020 and supplied half of DHLs Gatwick staff. I keep getting texts from someone who obviously bought their contacts for a quid offering me jobs as a Ramp agent at £11 ph, (about £2 less than the actual job pays) and yesterday, to do the Runway Snow clearance role for £320 a day, which has gone up 150% since I last did it in winter 19/20. Incidentally, this suggests that they're expecting snow this year...
They're bound to be right at some stage. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 September 2022, 17:35:50
Airports tend to take the threat seriously. Especially since the last proper snow... Gatwick just won the last big battle by being ready for it, whereas Heathrow hadn't even got people on standby for it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 September 2022, 19:24:47
Well, we had a good summer and they are often followed by a hard winter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2022, 07:50:02
Got the phone app linked to the car, after an awful lot of assistance from that DTM fella.  Cheers MDTM :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 September 2022, 10:32:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2022, 07:50:02
Got the phone app linked to the car, after an awful lot of assistance from that DTM fella.  Cheers MDTM :y

No worries, big slap to the previous owner for not de-registering the car........hopefully the extra subscription period will compensate  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: 456lbft on 22 September 2022, 11:05:17
MOT and AC regas done on the MV6 last week, having fitted new condensor/drier. No advisories and still blowing cold a week later :y
Oil leaks are next job ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 13:42:04
Tried in vain to find the source of the knock from under the o/s/f of the Omega.
Sounds like a balljoint or similar, but apart from the fact they are newish, inspection suggests they are ok. Same with droplinks and T.R.E,s.
The knocking going over any kind of bumps is driving me nuts.  ::)

Finally found a bit of motivation to fit a new cam oil seal to Piere last week. Fired it up and its still sparying oil all over the place.
Should I buy a new cam ? Not sure. I fitted an SKF Speedisleeve over the end a while back which cured things for a while.
Tempted to buy a new cam, another new seal and try again. But if that doesnt cure it wtf will ?  ??? ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 September 2022, 13:50:18
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 13:42:04
Tried in vain to find the source of the knock from under the o/s/f of the Omega.
Sounds like a balljoint or similar, but apart from the fact they are newish, inspection suggests they are ok. Same with droplinks and T.R.E,s.
The knocking going over any kind of bumps is driving me nuts.  ::)

Finally found a bit of motivation to fit a new cam oil seal to Piere last week. Fired it up and its still sparying oil all over the place.
Should I buy a new cam ? Not sure. I fitted an SKF Speedisleeve over the end a while back which cured things for a while.
Tempted to buy a new cam, another new seal and try again. But if that doesnt cure it wtf will ?  ??? ::)

Top mount or duff shock  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 September 2022, 14:38:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 13:42:04
Finally found a bit of motivation to fit a new cam oil seal to Piere last week. Fired it up and its still sparying oil all over the place.
Should I buy a new cam ? Not sure. I fitted an SKF Speedisleeve over the end a while back which cured things for a while.
Tempted to buy a new cam, another new seal and try again. But if that doesnt cure it wtf will ?  ??? ::)

I assume the crank case ventilation setup is all nice and clear and the engine is not pressurising?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 September 2022, 14:48:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 13:42:04
Tried in vain to find the source of the knock from under the o/s/f of the Omega.
Sounds like a balljoint or similar, but apart from the fact they are newish, inspection suggests they are ok. Same with droplinks and T.R.E,s.
The knocking going over any kind of bumps is driving me nuts.  ::)

Finally found a bit of motivation to fit a new cam oil seal to Piere last week. Fired it up and its still sparying oil all over the place.
Should I buy a new cam ? Not sure. I fitted an SKF Speedisleeve over the end a while back which cured things for a while.
Tempted to buy a new cam, another new seal and try again. But if that doesnt cure it wtf will ?  ??? ::)
Rae will be along shortly to advise you  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 September 2022, 14:54:17
I will indeed ;D…..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 that will cure it, your paitience with that thing is incredible 👀👀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 15:39:34
Crankcase ventilation is clean as a whistle. Anyone remind me how to tell if engine is pressurising ?
Im sure I used to know, but cant remember.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 15:43:13
Quote from: henryd on 22 September 2022, 13:50:18
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 13:42:04
Tried in vain to find the source of the knock from under the o/s/f of the Omega.
Sounds like a balljoint or similar, but apart from the fact they are newish, inspection suggests they are ok. Same with droplinks and T.R.E,s.
The knocking going over any kind of bumps is driving me nuts.  ::)

Finally found a bit of motivation to fit a new cam oil seal to Piere last week. Fired it up and its still sparying oil all over the place.
Should I buy a new cam ? Not sure. I fitted an SKF Speedisleeve over the end a while back which cured things for a while.
Tempted to buy a new cam, another new seal and try again. But if that doesnt cure it wtf will ?  ??? ::)

Top mount or duff shock  ???

Shouldnt be top mounts. They were new Monaro top mounts 5 years / 15000 miles ago. Car is usually driven quite gently, so they have had an easy life.
Front dampers, possibly. They came from a plod car courtesy of Gastrokleptomaniac, and I have no idea how many miles they have covered.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 22 September 2022, 17:00:17
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 15:39:34
Crankcase ventilation is clean as a whistle. Anyone remind me how to tell if engine is pressurising ?
Im sure I used to know, but cant remember.  ;D

Pull the dipstick with it running and see how much pressure is there
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2022, 18:46:00
That rings a bell.  :y ;D
How to judge how much pressure is too much though ?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 September 2022, 23:30:38
Almost certainly drop links or TRE...  ;)

Age/mileage are irrelevant as both can fail in short order.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2022, 08:58:26
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 September 2022, 10:32:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 September 2022, 07:50:02
Got the phone app linked to the car, after an awful lot of assistance from that DTM fella.  Cheers MDTM :y

No worries, big slap to the previous owner for not de-registering the car........hopefully the extra subscription period will compensate  :y
It more than compensates :y

She nipped into town after work yesterday, interesting to see the difference in MPG readings between the trip there, and the trip back. Same route, trip there was 38mpg, trip back was 28mpg.  It is uphill on way back....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2022, 13:57:25
Bought some shitty wheels and tyres from egay for the BBP, so I could get mine refurbed and straightened.  Chucked them on, then took my old wheels to one of the refurb places I've used a couple of times before.

The ditch finders now on the car do give immense understeer when pushed. I must remember than for the next week or so.  And its not even wet yet ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2022, 14:02:55
Tweaked the headlight aim on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Drove it for the first time in the dark since swapping out the rear suspension and found them to be quite low... As in barely 10 ft ahead  low. Commute tomorrow is at 3:30, so that obviously needed addressing ::)

Marked the beam on the garage door and adjusted it up an inch on both sides. Will take my 6mm Allen key with me just in case they need further tweaking. Nice and easy to do though 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2022, 14:07:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2022, 13:57:25
Bought some shitty wheels and tyres from egay for the BBP, so I could get mine refurbed and straightened.  Chucked them on, then took my old wheels to one of the refurb places I've used a couple of times before.

The ditch finders now on the car do give immense understeer when pushed. I must remember than for the next week or so.  And its not even wet yet ;D
Do you choose your cars on the lack of wheel strength or is it chance? ;D

Joking aside, seeing the wheels on HMs hearse the other day did make me wonder if they were a retail option and how they would look on a slate grey lwb XJ...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2022, 18:06:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2022, 14:07:03
Do you choose your cars on the lack of wheel strength or is it chance? ;D
Its the bloody roads around here.  I count 15 wheels in the last 15 years that were either destroyed or needed straightening :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 September 2022, 18:12:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2022, 14:07:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2022, 13:57:25
Bought some shitty wheels and tyres from egay for the BBP, so I could get mine refurbed and straightened.  Chucked them on, then took my old wheels to one of the refurb places I've used a couple of times before.

The ditch finders now on the car do give immense understeer when pushed. I must remember than for the next week or so.  And its not even wet yet ;D
Do you choose your cars on the lack of wheel strength or is it chance? ;D


Joking aside, seeing the wheels on HMs hearse the other day did make me wonder if they were a retail option and how they would look on a slate grey lwb XJ...
                Er…. Certainly not on mine🙀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2022, 18:14:17
Charged the laptop in order to be able to reset the service warning.  But that's as far as my CBA levels took me ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 September 2022, 07:22:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2022, 14:07:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2022, 13:57:25
Bought some shitty wheels and tyres from egay for the BBP, so I could get mine refurbed and straightened.  Chucked them on, then took my old wheels to one of the refurb places I've used a couple of times before.

The ditch finders now on the car do give immense understeer when pushed. I must remember than for the next week or so.  And its not even wet yet ;D
Do you choose your cars on the lack of wheel strength or is it chance? ;D

Joking aside, seeing the wheels on HMs hearse the other day did make me wonder if they were a retail option and how they would look on a slate grey lwb XJ...

We were disussing those with the fleet team last week, apparently they are armoured ones, in this case able to take a greater weight
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2022, 11:06:05
So they might be a bit more durable...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2022, 14:21:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2022, 11:06:05
So they might be a bit more durable...
Given Oxfordshire's roads, and the fact I (to quote Darth Loo-knee) "drive like a idiot", I bet I could bend 'em....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2022, 14:22:10
Idiot?  Bloody word censor ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2022, 15:20:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2022, 14:21:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2022, 11:06:05
So they might be a bit more durable...
Given Oxfordshire's roads, and the fact I (to quote Darth Loo-knee) "drive like a idiot", I bet I could bend 'em....
Have to see if that nice DTM chap can get you a set :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 September 2022, 17:23:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2022, 14:21:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2022, 11:06:05
So they might be a bit more durable...
Given Oxfordshire's roads, and the fact I (to quote Darth Loo-knee) "drive like a idiot", I bet I could bend 'em....

He is apparently going to pay me a visit in the near future. Our sleepy little village wont know whats hit it.  :D
He assures me he is a much quieter, calmer mature fella these days. We shall see.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 September 2022, 17:44:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2022, 15:20:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 September 2022, 14:21:46
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 September 2022, 11:06:05
So they might be a bit more durable...
Given Oxfordshire's roads, and the fact I (to quote Darth Loo-knee) "drive like a idiot", I bet I could bend 'em....
Have to see if that nice DTM chap can get you a set :D

There'll be a set on Ebay soon.... Attached to a hearse. Mint condition, very low milage. One lady owner.  :-X                                                     ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2022, 19:06:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 September 2022, 17:23:08
He assures me he is a much quieter, calmer mature fella these days
Yeah, right....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 September 2022, 17:19:23
Took it to Sytner for it's second EGR Cooler recall (First in my ownership).

Nice Coffee and they washed and hoovered it so can't be bad.... Would have preferred two new rear tyres and a tankful of diesel for free though ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 September 2022, 22:42:28
Took the miles in my ownership over 2,000. Averaging 33mpg  :y

Also booked it into Hatfield's Land Rover to have some niggles attended to while I'm on holiday next week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2022, 08:36:44
Attempted to program a new key to the Big Black Pussy, only to be met with an error about the incorrect keyless module being fitted.  Will check the partnumber, but in reality suspect its an outdated firmware on it.  Laptop then died, so that stopped further play, just as CBA kicked in (well, a desire for a bag of chips, seeing as she'd gone out for a curry with her mates)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 11:10:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2022, 08:36:44
Attempted to program a new key to the Big Black Pussy, only to be met with an error about the incorrect keyless module being fitted.  Will check the partnumber, but in reality suspect its an outdated firmware on it.  Laptop then died, so that stopped further play, just as CBA kicked in (well, a desire for a bag of chips, seeing as she'd gone out for a curry with her mates)
Does she break the potty next morning, like you?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2022, 11:53:05
Quote from: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 11:10:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2022, 08:36:44
Attempted to program a new key to the Big Black Pussy, only to be met with an error about the incorrect keyless module being fitted.  Will check the partnumber, but in reality suspect its an outdated firmware on it.  Laptop then died, so that stopped further play, just as CBA kicked in (well, a desire for a bag of chips, seeing as she'd gone out for a curry with her mates)
Does she break the potty next morning, like you?  ;D ;D
Probably.  Though I dont recall seeing bogroll in the fridge....
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Post by: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 12:21:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2022, 11:53:05
Quote from: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 11:10:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 September 2022, 08:36:44
Attempted to program a new key to the Big Black Pussy, only to be met with an error about the incorrect keyless module being fitted.  Will check the partnumber, but in reality suspect its an outdated firmware on it.  Laptop then died, so that stopped further play, just as CBA kicked in (well, a desire for a bag of chips, seeing as she'd gone out for a curry with her mates)
Does she break the potty next morning, like you?  ;D ;D
Probably.  Though I dont recall seeing bogroll in the fridge....
I was cooking a curry for tea on Monday, Indian of course. I had a quick taste of it and it was suitably spicy without being over hot. Mmmm.....
Then it hit me. Mo had a meeting on Tuesday morning with the CEO of the trust and a few other executives  :o I quickly knocked up egg, chips and beans and had to explain why she was getting that for her tea. Close call, I can imagine the looks passing around the big table, with accusatory looks and red faces  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 September 2022, 12:25:22
Quote from: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 12:21:29
I can imagine the looks passing around the big table, with accusatory looks and red faces  ;D
An amusing game I occasionally play, to break up the tedium of most pointless meetings.


(Not that most meetings are pointless, but our company is now all-in on these utterly pointless wankathons)
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Post by: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 12:28:15
We had the curry Tuesday night instead. Don't know about her, but I wasn't very nice to be close to on Wednesday  :-[
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Post by: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 12:30:16
Mind you....I'm not very nice to be close to most days  :(
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 September 2022, 18:34:01
Quote from: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 12:30:16
Mind you....I'm not very nice to be close to most days  :(

I do feel for your wife. ::)
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Post by: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 19:20:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 September 2022, 18:34:01
Quote from: STEMO on 29 September 2022, 12:30:16
Mind you....I'm not very nice to be close to most days  :(

I do feel for your wife. ::)
We get by. Not a single laptop has connected with my cranium  :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 September 2022, 19:25:35
Removed the air compressor gubbins from the Alabama Mumsybus and retro fitted the heated washer bottle.

Not plumbed it in, but it's ready for a coolant change when I get the bits together for the 120,000 service.
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Post by: Rangie on 29 September 2022, 21:00:53
Had a chip in the Subaru's windscreen repaired while SWMBO was in Morrisons, chap had a little tent thing next to his van in the car park been meaning to get it done for ages .
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Post by: 456lbft on 30 September 2022, 14:06:13
Moved it inside out of the rain.  Is this hurricane Ian or just the weather?
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 September 2022, 14:06:49
Just the weather.  ;D
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Post by: countrywoman on 30 September 2022, 18:26:49
Made a bench to put the engine bits on when the heads are stripped from some old worktop, pulled the engine and box out the Austin, removed gearbox and clutch and then got stuck removing flywheel bolts. Only have a 3/8th drive E14, will see if D has a1/2ins one tomorrow then it can go on the engine stand.   
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 October 2022, 16:58:27
Picked up the wheels from the refurber for the BBP, and dropped off the spare set for the same treatment
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Post by: Rangie on 01 October 2022, 17:42:40
Given the Range Rover a good check over as we're off down to Sussex for a few days with the tin tent.
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Post by: countrywoman on 01 October 2022, 21:48:08
Stripped the Omega engine down, 3 bent intake valves. Strange that one cyl has just one bent valve! but I will change both, need to leak check the other head as no obvious bent valves but they do have kiss marks. Worst bit is the oil cooler has leaked while its been stood 20 years, now where do I get a new one?     
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Post by: VXL V6 on 01 October 2022, 22:57:03
Oil and Filter on the 530d.   :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 October 2022, 23:18:00
Quote from: countrywoman on 01 October 2022, 21:48:08
Stripped the Omega engine down, 3 bent intake valves. Strange that one cyl has just one bent valve! but I will change both, need to leak check the other head as no obvious bent valves but they do have kiss marks. Worst bit is the oil cooler has leaked while its been stood 20 years, now where do I get a new one?   
Should be readily available from GM/AC Delco :)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 08:00:54
Or depending on intended use, do without it.
Ive often wondered just how necessary it is tbh. I cant see it doing much cooling when its sat in boiling hot coolant anyway.
If it was needed to keep oil temps down why not have it located where it would be blasted by cool air all the time ?


I maybe talking shite. Its not unknown. :)
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Post by: countrywoman on 02 October 2022, 08:44:59
As it's now running a Vectra sump without the wings I think it's needed and no room for a remote.
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Post by: STEMO on 02 October 2022, 08:57:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 08:00:54
Or depending on intended use, do without it.
Ive often wondered just how necessary it is tbh. I cant see it doing much cooling when its sat in boiling hot coolant anyway.
If it was needed to keep oil temps down why not have it located where it would be blasted by cool air all the time ?


I maybe talking shite. Its not unknown. :)
You'd have to do some serious alterations to the plumbing and, at least, install a larger oil rad. Maybe better to just fit a new cooler?  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2022, 13:38:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 08:00:54
Or depending on intended use, do without it.
Ive often wondered just how necessary it is tbh. I cant see it doing much cooling when its sat in boiling hot coolant anyway.
If it was needed to keep oil temps down why not have it located where it would be blasted by cool air all the time ?


I maybe talking shite. Its not unknown. :)
It stabilises oil temperature, helps warm oil from cold, and keeps the oil from vastly changing temp during differing engine loads...
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 16:24:11
Quote from: STEMO on 02 October 2022, 08:57:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 08:00:54
Or depending on intended use, do without it.
Ive often wondered just how necessary it is tbh. I cant see it doing much cooling when its sat in boiling hot coolant anyway.
If it was needed to keep oil temps down why not have it located where it would be blasted by cool air all the time ?


I maybe talking shite. Its not unknown. :)
You'd have to do some serious alterations to the plumbing and, at least, install a larger oil rad. Maybe better to just fit a new cooler?  ;D

No you wouldnt. Just blank off the connections at each end of the sandwich plate and block. I was questioning the need for any oil cooler. Not suggesting a different one.
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Post by: countrywoman on 02 October 2022, 16:25:22
So started cleaning and checking bits, only 4 bent intake valves but 2 damaged guides. Trouble is looks like a bent rod on cyl5 , well I think its 5 as its rear most on the bank with the head marked L. Strange as the valves on that cyl are fine. Bores are good and valve stem seals still soft, now has anyone got a spare conrod?? X30XE.
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Post by: STEMO on 02 October 2022, 16:33:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 16:24:11
Quote from: STEMO on 02 October 2022, 08:57:25
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 08:00:54
Or depending on intended use, do without it.
Ive often wondered just how necessary it is tbh. I cant see it doing much cooling when its sat in boiling hot coolant anyway.
If it was needed to keep oil temps down why not have it located where it would be blasted by cool air all the time ?


I maybe talking shite. Its not unknown. :)
You'd have to do some serious alterations to the plumbing and, at least, install a larger oil rad. Maybe better to just fit a new cooler?  ;D

No you wouldnt. Just blank off the connections at each end of the sandwich plate and block. I was questioning the need for any oil cooler. Not suggesting a different one.
Well, I'm no mechanic, but I'm guessing that wouldn't work  ;D
But, of course, you have an old omega to try it on  ::)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2022, 10:04:52
In the 70,s only competition cars and supercars had oil coolers.People who wanted to do a lot of caraven towing or similar, would have one fitted as a precaution.
I suspect an Omega being used for everyday normal driving would survive quite happily without one.  :)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2022, 10:07:50
Quote from: countrywoman on 02 October 2022, 16:25:22
So started cleaning and checking bits, only 4 bent intake valves but 2 damaged guides. Trouble is looks like a bent rod on cyl5 , well I think its 5 as its rear most on the bank with the head marked L. Strange as the valves on that cyl are fine. Bores are good and valve stem seals still soft, now has anyone got a spare conrod?? X30XE.

When I was breaking Omegas 10 years ago it was difficult to give the engines away, so in your shoes I would be thinking of scrapping your engine and sourcing another one.
I realise that they arent so easy to find now, but cant be that rare. Should be able to find one for a couple of hundred quid I would imagine.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 October 2022, 11:25:51
If you need valves, I am pretty sure I have some serviceable 3.0 ones (as the exhaust ones are sodium filled) that you are welcome to. Probably got followers, collets, springs the works to.

Would be very surprised if there was a bent rod, not seen one yet do that

The valve guides are usually ok but a good wiggel with an old valve would show any cracks
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Post by: countrywoman on 03 October 2022, 17:26:26
Rod is bent, checked it with a rule. Found 3 more bent intakes when I lapped them (bugger) so would be interested in any valve. PM me thanks and if anyone has a rod
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2022, 14:06:31
Quote from: countrywoman on 03 October 2022, 17:26:26
Rod is bent, checked it with a rule. Found 3 more bent intakes when I lapped them (bugger) so would be interested in any valve. PM me thanks and if anyone has a rod
Make a cheeky bid on this and consider it fixed...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265640618500

Forged crank and all the bits to make it an Omega lump bolt on and you already have.

Likewise the electricals.
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Post by: Andy B on 04 October 2022, 14:50:17
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 October 2022, 13:38:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 October 2022, 08:00:54
Or depending on intended use, do without it.
Ive often wondered just how necessary it is tbh. I cant see it doing much cooling when its sat in boiling hot coolant anyway.
If it was needed to keep oil temps down why not have it located where it would be blasted by cool air all the time ?


I maybe talking shite. Its not unknown. :)
It stabilises oil temperature, helps warm oil from cold, and keeps the oil from vastly changing temp during differing engine loads...

As above.
Think more heat exchanger than oil cooler .... oil initially warms the coolant to help get engine to temp sooner
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2022, 19:10:58
I know that, but I dont think its strictly necessary.  ;)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 October 2022, 19:16:29
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2022, 19:10:58
I know that, but I dont think its strictly necessary.  ;)
It probably saves a quids worth of petrol from every cold start :D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2022, 22:38:01
Drove the Mondeo to Edinburgh.  :)
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Post by: STEMO on 06 October 2022, 06:59:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2022, 22:38:01
Drove the Mondeo to Edinburgh.  :)
That's a long way  ;D
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Post by: countrywoman on 06 October 2022, 08:45:25
Scored 3 s/h pistons and rods and a r/h head of the bay, result.
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Post by: Andy B on 06 October 2022, 11:42:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2022, 19:10:58
I know that, but I dont think its strictly necessary.  ;)

I could be worse. The water pump might be driven part time like on SWMBO Citroen C3 ... I believe BMW Minis have the same engine ... that's intended to get the engine to temp sooner rather than later.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 October 2022, 15:28:10
Quote from: Andy B on 06 October 2022, 11:42:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2022, 19:10:58
I know that, but I dont think its strictly necessary.  ;)

I could be worse. The water pump might be driven part time like on SWMBO Citroen C3 ... I believe BMW Minis have the same engine ... that's intended to get the engine to temp sooner rather than later.

Yes, a rather questionable approach, the main stream approach is to have a controllable vane in the pump (a solenoid and 'wastegate') to vary the flow which is much more reliable than  a friction wheel pulley and an electrically variable tensioner!
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2022, 18:31:55
After recent discussions about oil coolers and coolant changes I decided its time to change the coolant again.
Before doing it I thought I would try and find out why it loses a little coolant over a given period of time.
Looked like there is a slight weep from the bottom of the radiator.  :(
I was hoping it was the drain tap, but it isnt. Its coming from slightly inboard of that.
Will strip it down to check it isnt coming from somewhere further up, before playing parts darts, but I suspect I need to order a new rad.
Not too shocking, as I think its the original, so its done well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2022, 20:00:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2022, 18:31:55
After recent discussions about oil coolers and coolant changes I decided its time to change the coolant again.
Before doing it I thought I would try and find out why it loses a little coolant over a given period of time.
Looked like there is a slight weep from the bottom of the radiator.  :(
I was hoping it was the drain tap, but it isnt. Its coming from slightly inboard of that.
Will strip it down to check it isnt coming from somewhere further up, before playing parts darts, but I suspect I need to order a new rad.
Not too shocking, as I think its the original, so its done well.
Nissens would be my first suggestion  ;)
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Post by: biggriffin on 06 October 2022, 20:13:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 October 2022, 20:00:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2022, 18:31:55
After recent discussions about oil coolers and coolant changes I decided its time to change the coolant again.
Before doing it I thought I would try and find out why it loses a little coolant over a given period of time.
Looked like there is a slight weep from the bottom of the radiator.  :(
I was hoping it was the drain tap, but it isnt. Its coming from slightly inboard of that.
Will strip it down to check it isnt coming from somewhere further up, before playing parts darts, but I suspect I need to order a new rad.
Not too shocking, as I think its the original, so its done well.
Nissens would be my first suggestion  ;)

 What ever cheapest on eBay,, or a local supplier
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Post by: countrywoman on 10 October 2022, 17:28:00
Head and conrod turned up this morning, conrod fitted just need new rod bolts I suppose. Cleaned the head up and checked valves with brake cleaner, good so don't need to lap valves but it needs a skim (£48). Looks like about £500 to put the motor back together with gasket set, head bolts, seals, water pump, thermostat, timing belt. Also need a clutch kit and slave.   
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 October 2022, 18:39:34
Washed and polished the Alabama Mumsybus. Might even hoover it tomorrow...
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Post by: Keith ABS on 10 October 2022, 19:14:10
 Took the Monaro to work yesterday
Terrified my shift partner when I took him up our closed roads for a spin
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 October 2022, 21:06:02
I can picture the scene Keith.  8) ;D
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Post by: Rangie on 11 October 2022, 18:47:04
Drove the RRS back from Battle this morning along with the tin tent average fuel consumption 23 MPG not bad at all for a combined weight of 4.5 tons approximately. My mate was getting 28 MPG from his Toyota Rav with a tiny two berth van, certainly worth the extra cost if only for the comfort alone.
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Post by: ronnyd on 12 October 2022, 21:34:53
Used to tow a Cavalier four berth behind a 3.0 Mk1 Granny many years ago. Lucky if i got double figures.  ::)
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Post by: Raeturbo on 12 October 2022, 22:21:36
Got 30mpg from a 24v Carlton with a Toyota glanza turbo on an A frame over 200 miles once 👍
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Post by: Jimbob on 15 October 2022, 11:23:28
Fixed the reversing camera on the golf....Wire had snapped where it enters a plastic housing, so lots of craft knife scraping, bit of soldering, job done.

Fingers crossed it holds, leaving it a week before I fight the boot trim back on.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 19:57:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)

D4... Is that a 2ltr Andy?  :-\
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Post by: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 20:20:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 19:57:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)

D4... Is that a 2ltr Andy?  :-\

Yep 2L 5 cylinder
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2022, 14:08:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 20:20:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 19:57:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)

D4... Is that a 2ltr Andy?  :-\

Yep 2L 5 cylinder
WWD Phase 3?
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2022, 18:31:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2022, 14:08:44
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 20:20:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 19:57:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)

D4... Is that a 2ltr Andy?  :-\

Yep 2L 5 cylinder
WWD Phase 3?

Yes Indeed
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2022, 19:09:40
That'll get the job done :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 October 2022, 20:11:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 20:20:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 19:57:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)

D4... Is that a 2ltr Andy?  :-\

Yep 2L 5 cylinder

I've been thinking about getting a P3 XC70 and as my V70 is the 2.4ltr D5, I've dismissed the D3's and D4's as comparatively gutless.  ::)

I wonder though...  :-\  There are of course tax and MPG advantages.  :)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2022, 22:38:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 16 October 2022, 20:11:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 20:20:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 19:57:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)

D4... Is that a 2ltr Andy?  :-\

Yep 2L 5 cylinder

I've been thinking about getting a P3 XC70 and as my V70 is the 2.4ltr D5, I've dismissed the D3's and D4's as comparatively gutless.  ::)

I wonder though...  :-\  There are of course tax and MPG advantages.  :)

D4 seemed to be a reasonable compromise between the D3 1.6 (in Auto form) and the more thirsty D5 2.4. While it's no flying machine it wasn't bought to be that, just comfy and hopefully reliable transport with a bigger boot and more refinement than the Astra. Going to get the Gearbox fluid and filter done - I always like to get that ticked off with any automatic i've bought.

We did look at Passat's as they also meet some of the requirements (to help with mobility) we were looking for - Automatic, electric handbrake, flat base seats / minimal bolsters, but at the age and mileage (over the period we hope to keep the car) I was nervous of reports of lots of DSG gearboxes having costly issues.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 October 2022, 22:41:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2022, 19:09:40
That'll get the job done :y

Hope so, Mrs VXL is happy with it so that's the main objective achieved!  :y
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Post by: henryd on 17 October 2022, 09:22:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 16 October 2022, 20:11:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 20:20:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 15 October 2022, 19:57:19
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 October 2022, 18:55:58
Changed Mrs VXL's car - sold the Astra and bought a Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux  :)

D4... Is that a 2ltr Andy?  :-\

Yep 2L 5 cylinder

I've been thinking about getting a P3 XC70 and as my V70 is the 2.4ltr D5, I've dismissed the D3's and D4's as comparatively gutless.  ::)

I wonder though...  :-\  There are of course tax and MPG advantages.  :)

I have the 2.0 four pot 6 speed manual Derv V70, I believe its been remapped as goes very well indeed and shakes 50mpg on a run
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2022, 15:35:47
Quote from: VXL V6 on 16 October 2022, 22:41:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 October 2022, 19:09:40
That'll get the job done :y

Hope so, Mrs VXL is happy with it so that's the main objective achieved!  :y
Exactly.  And any issues that may arise aren't her problem, they are yours ;D

Hope it servers her well :)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 October 2022, 15:42:20
There were two engine variants in the D4, 5 cylinder single turbo and 4 cylinder twin turbo, Aisin auto box (as per GM FWD in europe) so pretty bulletproof.

As for the Passat, they always remind me of the Goodness Gracious Me sketch, 'bring me the blandest thing on the menu'
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Post by: VXL V6 on 19 October 2022, 16:20:03
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 October 2022, 15:42:20
There were two engine variants in the D4, 5 cylinder single turbo and 4 cylinder twin turbo, Aisin auto box (as per GM FWD in europe) so pretty bulletproof.

As for the Passat, they always remind me of the Goodness Gracious Me sketch, 'bring me the blandest thing on the menu'

That's the donk.  :)

Just sorting out getting the box serviced which is a little confusing to get the right information as this car is a 'partial facelift' so I think it needs the AW-1 ATF. Servicing instructions also indicate that it needs VIDA and DICE to reset the adaptations and alter the transmission change counter on the TCM. Doing some research it looks like a lot of owners do a few short distance changes to help get the old fluid out of the system.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 19 October 2022, 18:31:40
Volvo… talking of which …. This looks very tasty https://www.galpinvolvo.com/newsroom-volvo-specs-new-450-hp-triple-charged-four-cylinder-engine/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 October 2022, 16:36:23
Bit of pre MOT tinkering with the V70, but it's more about mitigating how badly it's going to fail than getting it to pass.  :-\                         
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 October 2022, 20:17:43
Early Volvo autos used Dexron this was changed in later cars[phase 2's?] to JWS 3309 spec oil whether they then changed it again for the Phase 3 I don't know.Rather than do a complete empty/refill many owners do "sump dumps" where they drain out as much as will come out of the drain plug[this obviously leaves fluid in the torque converter etc]and refill with the same amount as comes out,then run it for a few hundred miles before repeating.They say doing this 3 or 4 times changes out all the old fluid and is less of a "shock" to solenoids/seals than a one hit full fluid change.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 25 October 2022, 20:38:11
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 October 2022, 16:20:03
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 October 2022, 15:42:20
There were two engine variants in the D4, 5 cylinder single turbo and 4 cylinder twin turbo, Aisin auto box (as per GM FWD in europe) so pretty bulletproof.

As for the Passat, they always remind me of the Goodness Gracious Me sketch, 'bring me the blandest thing on the menu'

That's the donk.  :)

Just sorting out getting the box serviced which is a little confusing to get the right information as this car is a 'partial facelift' so I think it needs the AW-1 ATF. Servicing instructions also indicate that it needs VIDA and DICE to reset the adaptations and alter the transmission change counter on the TCM. Doing some research it looks like a lot of owners do a few short distance changes to help get the old fluid out of the system.

 This is next job on the Saab, Trying to find the correct grade for the box, isn't easy, as far as I know, it's 3309/aw-1 oil,
 Which is approx £100,, for 20L on ebay., Will do a dump and flush, 😕
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 October 2022, 20:52:05
A quick check shows that JWS 3309 is correct grade/spec for the 5 and 6 speed  auto box on Volvos.A"sump dump" will drain approx. 3 litres of fluid.Obviously[I'm sure you know this] make sure that you can remove the refill plug before draining anything. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 October 2022, 23:36:04
Quote from: BazaJT on 25 October 2022, 20:52:05
A quick check shows that JWS 3309 is correct grade/spec for the 5 and 6 speed  auto box on Volvos.A"sump dump" will drain approx. 3 litres of fluid.Obviously[I'm sure you know this] make sure that you can remove the refill plug before draining anything. :y

Got 12L of Volvo 31256775 (Post 2010 Geartronic) from a Volvo dealer, read the same articles on various Volvo forums I think!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 October 2022, 23:37:40
Got an MOT pass (no advisories) on the project car, did need a little patch sticking on with the hot metal sparky stick but hey ho, it is 20 years old!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 October 2022, 21:14:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 October 2022, 23:37:40
Got an MOT pass (no advisories) on the project car, did need a little patch sticking on with the hot metal sparky stick but hey ho, it is 20 years old!
Congratulations on the MOT  :)

I've got to prep mine in the next few weeks for MOT , and 2 of the Astras .....
so expect 40 days /nights of rain (when it's not snowing that is )  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 29 October 2022, 22:12:45
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 October 2022, 21:14:17
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 October 2022, 23:37:40
Got an MOT pass (no advisories) on the project car, did need a little patch sticking on with the hot metal sparky stick but hey ho, it is 20 years old!
Congratulations on the MOT  :)

I've got to prep mine in the next few weeks for MOT , and 2 of the Astras .....
so expect 40 days /nights of rain (when it's not snowing that is )  :P

Oh yes, guaranteed!
Had to fit an ABS sensor on one of the cars, rained the whole time i fitted it, moment I dropped the car back on the ground the sun came out!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 09:58:39
Oi! Are you two borrowing my own personal raincloud without my permission  >:(

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 October 2022, 10:18:05
Checked the tyres on the Audi, the fronts are down to just below 4mm so will need changing soon. It’s currently shod with Michelin PS4S and they suit this car so that’s what will be going back on. The Michelin’s ain’t cheap but every Goodyear Eagle I’ve owned has split in the tread groove, I don’t rate Pirelli tyres and the Bridgestone’s that both the Audi and the BMW left the factory on didn’t inspire confidence in the wet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2022, 11:06:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 09:58:39
Oi! Are you two borrowing my own personal raincloud without my permission  >:(

 ;D
They would return it but no one delivers to Brackley...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 11:46:06
Quote from: YZ250 on 30 October 2022, 10:18:05
Checked the tyres on the Audi, the fronts are down to just below 4mm so will need changing soon. It’s currently shod with Michelin PS4S and they suit this car so that’s what will be going back on. The Michelin’s ain’t cheap but every Goodyear Eagle I’ve owned has split in the tread groove, I don’t rate Pirelli tyres and the Bridgestone’s that both the Audi and the BMW left the factory on didn’t inspire confidence in the wet.
If that is what works well, makes sense to keep with them.

I use those Pilot Sport 4 on the XJ, and need a pair on the back.  "Only" £250 each :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 11:47:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2022, 11:06:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 09:58:39
Oi! Are you two borrowing my own personal raincloud without my permission  >:(

 ;D
They would return it but no one delivers to Brackley...  :D
Only eBay sellers seem to struggle to deliver here.

So don't sell my raincloud on eGay ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 18:36:35
Coming back from Gixer's, off the lane and onto the main road, tried to apply *any* power just lit up an amber flashy light on the dash.

Bloody useless ditch finders. Landsail I think.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2022, 19:03:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 18:36:35
Coming back from Gixer's, off the lane and onto the main road, tried to apply *any* power just lit up an amber flashy light on the dash.

Bloody useless ditch finders. Landsail I think.
Get them hot and drive over some coarse sand to add some bite to them.

That said, turn off the nanny and give it some beans. Then buy some actual tyres.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2022, 15:56:59
Fitted the new camshaft to Pierre, then went to install the seal only to discover I had been sent one that is far too big.
Nothing is ever quick or straightforward with the little pile of French shite.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2022, 16:41:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2022, 19:03:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 18:36:35
Coming back from Gixer's, off the lane and onto the main road, tried to apply *any* power just lit up an amber flashy light on the dash.

Bloody useless ditch finders. Landsail I think.
Get them hot and drive over some coarse sand to add some bite to them.

That said, turn off the nanny and give it some beans. Then buy some actual tyres.  :D
These are full on black and round. Tunnie would love them.  I think they would be impossible to wear out due to zero friction...

I'd argue in a puddle, the other set of wheels in the garage with 1,5mm tread have way more grip.


When I'm at home for long enough to sort it, I'll get it booked in, I can't be dealing with budget tyres
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 October 2022, 16:44:06
When you’ve finished with that car, how about looking for the Holy Grail for your next project, it  would be easier for you👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 31 October 2022, 16:50:25
He'll just have to saddle up his unicorn.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 08 November 2022, 18:15:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 31 October 2022, 16:41:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2022, 19:03:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 30 October 2022, 18:36:35
Coming back from Gixer's, off the lane and onto the main road, tried to apply *any* power just lit up an amber flashy light on the dash.

Bloody useless ditch finders. Landsail I think.
Get them hot and drive over some coarse sand to add some bite to them.

That said, turn off the nanny and give it some beans. Then buy some actual tyres.  :D
These are full on black and round. Tunnie would love them.  I think they would be impossible to wear out due to zero friction...

I'd argue in a puddle, the other set of wheels in the garage with 1,5mm tread have way more grip.


When I'm at home for long enough to sort it, I'll get it booked in, I can't be dealing with budget tyres

 Now that's a person we don't hear from.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 November 2022, 12:00:44
As of last week, nice new tyres on the back of the Big Black Pussy.

Also less of the 'orrid sticky stuff on the dash buttons.  Why, in this day and age, do JLR still use that crap?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 12 November 2022, 19:08:31
After a fail on Thursday on my ex 960[I sold it to a granddaughters boyfriend]due to rear brake pads being too thin and poor handbrake performance got a pass on it today :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2022, 21:05:39
Passed a death sentence on Pierre - finally.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 November 2022, 22:50:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2022, 21:05:39
Passed a death sentence on Pierre - finally.  :(


It's been obvious for a while that one of you was going to finish the other off. And if you let a French car do that to you, then you deserve it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2022, 23:21:32
Cant argue with that.  ;D
Fitted a new camshaft and genuine Renault cam seal last week but it was blowing oil past the seal within a minute of starting the engine.
Im reasonably sure its stuck rings or similar causing excessive crankcase pressure.
So it will be vising the weighbridge in the near future.
Then hunt for something non French to replace it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2022, 23:23:09
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2022, 21:05:39
Passed a death sentence on Pierre - finally.  :(

Nooo!  :o           I'm sure you'll look at it with fresh eyes in the morning Albs!  :)                                          ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2022, 23:44:21
Nope decision is made. Lifes too short to keep farting around with a pile of French plastic.  ;)
Sourcing the replacement is the next problem.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 November 2022, 00:18:57
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2022, 23:44:21
Nope decision is made. Lifes too short to keep farting around with a pile of French plastic.  ;)
Sourcing the replacement is the next problem.  ::)
Well done  :)
I'm quite stubborn when it comes to fixing things and don't like to give up till the problem is resolved
BUT....
sometimes you just need to STOP and find something else to fix instead  :D

My 2 pence worth moving forward
Astra H 1.7 cdti 2005 to 2008 (before DPFs ) Isuzu engine, 50 to 60 MPG
I've got 2 on the fleet for a few years now  :y
common problems  = alternators £100, decoke intake and EGR (and blank  :-X) SCV £20

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 November 2022, 00:33:11
I’m so glad you’ve seen the light….. however before it goes try drilling into the top of the camcover and fitting a 10mm breather just tap and screw..     nothing ventured nothing gained 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 November 2022, 09:16:10
Would need to fit another new cam seal first though. Probably wont bother tbh. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 November 2022, 11:09:04
Please don’t get rid of it🥹🥹😭😭😂🤣.  Give it a Viking send off👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 November 2022, 12:19:51
Put a set of genuine polished Subaru alloys on SWMBOs car looks very smart indeed, the original ones were looking tired.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 November 2022, 14:43:40
Dropped it at the dealer to have some minor annoyances taken care of.

So currently in a fully drug dealer spec '21 disco sport.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 November 2022, 15:35:24
Confirmed the ABS works as expected on her car.  Bloody mongs  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 17:07:46
ABS light has come on in the Mondeo.  >:(

I've got code U0415 - Invalid data received from anti lock brake system (ABS) control module, so I assume the module is Donald.  :-\

Apparently it's behind the battery.  Anyone know if the module is easily detached from the pump in situ?  So I don't have the faff of removing the pump with all that entails.  ::)

TIA!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 17:41:38
🔥🔥
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 17:47:14
Quote from: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 17:41:38
🔥🔥

I would, but the V70 is off the road at the moment.  ::)

Why o why is it when you have 2 cars they always go wrong at the same time?  ???  :-\  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2022, 17:50:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 17:47:14
Quote from: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 17:41:38
🔥🔥

I would, but the V70 is off the road at the moment.  ::)

Why o why is it when you have 2 cars they always go wrong at the same time?  ???  :-\  >:(
Depends on the two cars  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 17:52:18
Are you down here?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 18:18:42
Quote from: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 17:52:18
Are you down here?

No, I'm down here.  ;D  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 18:20:47
👣👣👣👣👣👣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 24 November 2022, 10:30:55
Made some roof box brackets to fit it because I can't reach inside to tighten up the Thule ones  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 November 2022, 22:04:39
Drove it the 460 miles to Paris, loaded to the gunwales with 6 people, mobility scooter, roof box and all the other gubbins of a family holiday.

The car never missed a beat, 80mph/130kph all the way, in great comfort, and 26mpg. Not bad I reckon. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 November 2022, 22:16:06
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 26 November 2022, 22:04:39
Drove it the 460 miles to Paris, loaded to the gunwales with 6 people, mobility scooter, roof box and all the other gubbins of a family holiday.

The car never missed a beat, 80mph/130kph all the way, in great comfort, and 26mpg. Not bad I reckon. :y
Sounds like you've found a car you are really happy with, Jim. It's nice when that happens  :)







Make the most of it, it will start falling to bits soon  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 November 2022, 00:17:02
Unfortunately that seems to happen to everything we’re happy with.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 November 2022, 07:36:11
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 17:47:14
Quote from: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 17:41:38
🔥🔥

I would, but the V70 is off the road at the moment.  ::)

Why o why is it when you have 2 cars they always go wrong at the same time?  ???  :-\  >:(

Thats my excuse for having three.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 November 2022, 14:37:06
Busy couple of weeks  with everything going on in my life ATM  :-X
Prepped one Astra H estate for MOT ,needed a back box  (I had a new genuine GM one in the hoard) plus rear spring bottom rubbers (ordered via Ebay from Saabtech )
passed  MOT Monday, no advisories  :)

prepped the astra G for MOT ,very small hole in the mid box  :( "bodge bandage" applied  ;D, i have a mid pipe in the hoard but didn't have time to replace it  :y ,dried out moisture in the headlamps .
Passed MOT Thursday with no advisories  :)

prepped my Omega V6 for MOT , the usual suspects but also had to re-fit the original pre cats cobbled together to new aftermarket "BM catalysts"  main cats  :( (cats got stolen earlier this year  >:( ) and to speed up the job ,I fitted new mid boxes and a new back box
Boack box was sold as "Klarius GM179M" twin outlet , what i got was a GT exhausts twin outlet back box ,which sounds nearly as loud as no back box  ::)
I didn't have time to strip my brakes pre test as i usually do due to being busy  :(
Passed MOT with no advisories yesterday  :)

5th MOT i've put on the Omega ,but the first MOT where Carbon monoxide registered on the emissions test machine (the rest being ZERO) 0.022 CO with a 0.2 max limit ,so a tenth of allowed ," it is what it is " :(
brakes = 400 fronts 300 rears and 200 handbrake ,so good readings but i will do them ,along with other jobs when time allows .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 November 2022, 15:04:14
My pre-MOT inspection is equally exhaustive. I squirt some water on front and rear screens, and check the bulbs.
I do this even though the garage I take it to would top up the washer bottle and change any bulb pre/during test. I'm all heart  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 November 2022, 15:06:21
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2022, 14:37:06
Busy couple of weeks  with everything going on in my life ATM  :-X
Prepped one Astra H estate for MOT ,needed a back box  (I had a new genuine GM one in the hoard) plus rear spring bottom rubbers (ordered via Ebay from Saabtech )
passed  MOT Monday, no advisories  :)

prepped the astra G for MOT ,very small hole in the mid box  :( "bodge bandage" applied  ;D, i have a mid pipe in the hoard but didn't have time to replace it  :y ,dried out moisture in the headlamps .
Passed MOT Thursday with no advisories  :)

prepped my Omega V6 for MOT , the usual suspects but also had to re-fit the original pre cats cobbled together to new aftermarket "BM catalysts"  main cats  :( (cats got stolen earlier this year  >:( ) and to speed up the job ,I fitted new mid boxes and a new back box
Boack box was sold as "Klarius GM179M" twin outlet , what i got was a GT exhausts twin outlet back box ,which sounds nearly as loud as no back box  ::)
I didn't have time to strip my brakes pre test as i usually do due to being busy  :(
Passed MOT with no advisories yesterday  :)

5th MOT i've put on the Omega ,but the first MOT where Carbon monoxide registered on the emissions test machine (the rest being ZERO) 0.022 CO with a 0.2 max limit ,so a tenth of allowed ," it is what it is " :(
brakes = 400 fronts 300 rears and 200 handbrake ,so good readings but i will do them ,along with other jobs when time allows .

Do you get a 'quantity' discount at your MOT station Dave?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 November 2022, 15:21:26
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 November 2022, 15:06:21

Do you get a 'quantity' discount at your MOT station Dave?  ;)
Full price £55
I'm not one for "cheap MOTs"  :D
tester is a police special and strict but fair  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 November 2022, 19:01:25
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2022, 14:37:06
Busy couple of weeks  with everything going on in my life ATM  :-X
Prepped one Astra H estate for MOT ,needed a back box  (I had a new genuine GM one in the hoard) plus rear spring bottom rubbers (ordered via Ebay from Saabtech )
passed  MOT Monday, no advisories  :)

prepped the astra G for MOT ,very small hole in the mid box  :( "bodge bandage" applied  ;D, i have a mid pipe in the hoard but didn't have time to replace it  :y ,dried out moisture in the headlamps .
Passed MOT Thursday with no advisories  :)

prepped my Omega V6 for MOT , the usual suspects but also had to re-fit the original pre cats cobbled together to new aftermarket "BM catalysts"  main cats  :( (cats got stolen earlier this year  >:( ) and to speed up the job ,I fitted new mid boxes and a new back box
Boack box was sold as "Klarius GM179M" twin outlet , what i got was a GT exhausts twin outlet back box ,which sounds nearly as loud as no back box  ::)
I didn't have time to strip my brakes pre test as i usually do due to being busy  :(
Passed MOT with no advisories yesterday  :)

5th MOT i've put on the Omega ,but the first MOT where Carbon monoxide registered on the emissions test machine (the rest being ZERO) 0.022 CO with a 0.2 max limit ,so a tenth of allowed ," it is what it is " :(
brakes = 400 fronts 300 rears and 200 handbrake ,so good readings but i will do them ,along with other jobs when time allows .

Nice results there Dave. I'm currently toying with taking the silver Omega (the one with irmscher wheels etc for an MOT. It's due 06/12 but hasn't moved a wheel since the last MOT and is currently SORN. I tempted to take it and see what happens, It will need a cambelt before it gets used again properly as thats way overdue on age (not mileage) but I can't see the point of doing it until next year when I might actually get to use it.  :-\

Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2022, 15:21:26
Quote from: ronnyd on 27 November 2022, 15:06:21
Do you get a 'quantity' discount at your MOT station Dave?  ;)
Full price £55
I'm not one for "cheap MOTs"  :D
tester is a police special and strict but fair  :)

The MOT tester I use (been going there for over 20 years) only charges me £35, but I suppose via me he has ended up with most of my family using him so good for him.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 November 2022, 19:54:22
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 November 2022, 19:01:25
Nice results there Dave. I'm currently toying with taking the silver Omega (the one with irmscher wheels etc for an MOT. It's due 06/12 but hasn't moved a wheel since the last MOT and is currently SORN. I tempted to take it and see what happens, It will need a cambelt before it gets used again properly as thats way overdue on age (not mileage) but I can't see the point of doing it until next year when I might actually get to use it.  :-\

.......

The MOT tester I use  charges me £35,
It depends if you have the time to do it now
I'd probably give the lights, tyres etc a check, test drive it 20 miles (cleans the brake discs up and blows out the cobwebs ) then for £35 ,stick it in for test ,if it passes then you have 12 months of being able to drive it if needed  :)

I "prep" a car for MOT buy jacking the "axles" ,doing the tests for play etc the NOT tester does, then remove road wheels, strip brakes, clean, lube and reassemble ,wire brush crap off ,check for corrosion ,brake lines etc , apply touch ups to anti rust, grease things , check thge wheels and tyres, check exhaust, service, check lights etc ,cataclean ( a week or so before ) Obviously that takes time   :P
I like to be confident a car will PASS an MOT before presenting it for one   :)
but I also think an MOT every year is a good thing, a second set of eyes checking things I may have missed .

but all the cars I prep and MOT are family ones



 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 November 2022, 22:07:59
It's a difficult one, its had so little use over the last few years, the plan was to get to a few shows but Covid stopped that plan, then this year work has just been manic so any spare time has been used just to keep the daily cars maintained.

The thought on delaying the MOT was probably more about moving it to a better time of year for me really. I've also got the full Irmscher body kit to paint and fit to it as well, so, even though it's been an ornament lately i'm still planning to spend money on it.  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2022, 15:34:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 26 November 2022, 22:04:39
Drove it the 460 miles to Paris, loaded to the gunwales with 6 people, mobility scooter, roof box and all the other gubbins of a family holiday.

The car never missed a beat, 80mph/130kph all the way, in great comfort, and 26mpg. Not bad I reckon. :y
The big black pussy did 1200 miles around North Wales last week, but did manage to break a trim piece when I hit a puddle a bit hard, and that was probably what upset one of the wheel sensors for a couple of hours.  It was a bit deeper than I had anticipated ;D

On the upside, it didn't fire any internal or external airbags, which was a relief ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 November 2022, 19:04:41
Quote
Sounds like you've found a car you are really happy with, Jim. It's nice when that happens  :)

Make the most of it, it will start falling to bits soon  ;D

Thanks Steve, I am enjoying it immensely. As fornbits falling off, so far it's been to the dealer for a new headlight (bit fell off) door realignment (they "forgot" to do it pre purchase) and to have some rear interior trim reattached. None of which is actually as bad as it sounds.

The dealer also managed to chip the windscreen while moving it around to get the door alignment done and are so far claiming it's nothing to do with them.   >:(

That's a problem in shelving until I get back but the snotty b!tch who sent me the initial response to my complaint is really going to wish she didn't.


Quote
It was a bit deeper than I had anticipated ;D

Over the windscreen TB? I've had the Disco in about 18" of water, which doesn't even count as trying in one of those!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2022, 20:25:24
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 28 November 2022, 19:04:41
Over the windscreen TB? I've had the Disco in about 18" of water, which doesn't even count as trying in one of those!
It was probably only 6" or so, but I did try the "if I go fast enough I'll glide over it" technique.  Which is code for I really didn't think it was that deep ;D.

Probably too low slung for those sort of shenanigans.  Your disco wouldn't have batted an eyelid, bar the aquaplane :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 21:53:18
https://twitter.com/SurreyRoadCops/status/1208006169752678401?t=jnd2OOi603L7uOt0Tz7kXA&s=19

Hitting this in the Trolley, in the dark, nearly set off the airbags :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 November 2022, 22:03:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 21:53:18
https://twitter.com/SurreyRoadCops/status/1208006169752678401?t=jnd2OOi603L7uOt0Tz7kXA&s=19

Hitting this in the Trolley, in the dark, nearly set off the airbags :D
Are headlights an optional extra  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:09:22
It's unlit motorway, so no warning due to the geography of the road... Over a crest and down a slight curve into it. You only get as much warning as cats eyes you can illuminate... Which on dipped beam is about 4. The truck I was overtaking at the time hit the leading edge just before me so that was pretty much all the warning I had.

Lane 3 wasn't completely underwater when I went through it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 November 2022, 22:16:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:09:22
It's unlit motorway, so no warning due to the geography of the road... Over a crest and down a slight curve into it. You only get as much warning as cats eyes you can illuminate... Which on dipped beam is about 4. The truck I was overtaking at the time hit the leading edge just before me so that was pretty much all the warning I had.

Lane 3 wasn't completely underwater when I went through it.
OK, does it flood often ?
maybe get a Dutton  (https://boats-from.co.uk/not-specified/dutton-surf-4x4-amphibious-car-boat-443935) instead of a Merc  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:53:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 November 2022, 22:16:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:09:22
It's unlit motorway, so no warning due to the geography of the road... Over a crest and down a slight curve into it. You only get as much warning as cats eyes you can illuminate... Which on dipped beam is about 4. The truck I was overtaking at the time hit the leading edge just before me so that was pretty much all the warning I had.

Lane 3 wasn't completely underwater when I went through it.
OK, does it flood often ?
maybe get a Dutton  (https://boats-from.co.uk/not-specified/dutton-surf-4x4-amphibious-car-boat-443935) instead of a Merc  ;D
It’s no longer on my commute so it can be underwater all winter for all I care ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 29 November 2022, 04:10:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:53:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 November 2022, 22:16:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:09:22
It's unlit motorway, so no warning due to the geography of the road... Over a crest and down a slight curve into it. You only get as much warning as cats eyes you can illuminate... Which on dipped beam is about 4. The truck I was overtaking at the time hit the leading edge just before me so that was pretty much all the warning I had.

Lane 3 wasn't completely underwater when I went through it.
OK, does it flood often ?
maybe get a Dutton  (https://boats-from.co.uk/not-specified/dutton-surf-4x4-amphibious-car-boat-443935) instead of a Merc  ;D
It’s no longer on my commute so it can be underwater all winter for all I care ;D
There's a mahoosive pool of water on your new journeys, you really don't want to end up in that  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 29 November 2022, 10:27:32
Drove over to Fakenham in Norfolk in the RRS with my mates hired car trailer to collect a MK3  Zodiac he has purchased, 37,000 miles from new and only 1 owner ( recently deceased) I'm so envious it's absolutely in mint condition, now delivered safely to Oundle sitting alongside his MGB GT V8.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 November 2022, 10:29:25
Quote from: STEMO on 29 November 2022, 04:10:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:53:11
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 November 2022, 22:16:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2022, 22:09:22
It's unlit motorway, so no warning due to the geography of the road... Over a crest and down a slight curve into it. You only get as much warning as cats eyes you can illuminate... Which on dipped beam is about 4. The truck I was overtaking at the time hit the leading edge just before me so that was pretty much all the warning I had.

Lane 3 wasn't completely underwater when I went through it.
OK, does it flood often ?
maybe get a Dutton  (https://boats-from.co.uk/not-specified/dutton-surf-4x4-amphibious-car-boat-443935) instead of a Merc  ;D
It’s no longer on my commute so it can be underwater all winter for all I care ;D
There's a mahoosive pool of water on your new journeys, you really don't want to end up in that  :o
True, but if I end up in that, I probably won't know about it. And if I do, at least I will be suitably prepared :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 November 2022, 17:50:27
Quote from: Rangie on 29 November 2022, 10:27:32
Drove over to Fakenham in Norfolk in the RRS with my mates hired car trailer to collect a MK3  Zodiac he has purchased, 37,000 miles from new and only 1 owner ( recently deceased) I'm so envious it's absolutely in mint condition, now delivered safely to Oundle sitting alongside his MGB GT V8.
.
               I had one of them forty odd years ago, 927 CWN if I remember correctly..  2.6 straight six with one solex downdraught carb I liked that car but it was very heavy on juice although it was under 50p a gallon when I had it🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 29 November 2022, 18:51:24
Quote from: Raeturbo on 29 November 2022, 17:50:27
Quote from: Rangie on 29 November 2022, 10:27:32
Drove over to Fakenham in Norfolk in the RRS with my mates hired car trailer to collect a MK3  Zodiac he has purchased, 37,000 miles from new and only 1 owner ( recently deceased) I'm so envious it's absolutely in mint condition, now delivered safely to Oundle sitting alongside his MGB GT V8.
.
               I had one of them forty odd years ago, 927 CWN if I remember correctly..  2.6 straight six with one solex downdraught carb I liked that car but it was very heavy on juice although it was under 50p a gallon when I had it🤣
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My father had a 1963 model around 1970, it was maroon with grey leather interior 738 DBY always liked that model ,especially the rear end the fins & the wrap around chrome under the bootlid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 November 2022, 20:10:29
Lovely big bench front seat and four speed column change👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 29 November 2022, 22:27:56
Quote from: Rangie on 29 November 2022, 10:27:32
Drove over to Fakenham in Norfolk in the RRS with my mates hired car trailer to collect a MK3  Zodiac he has purchased, 37,000 miles from new and only 1 owner ( recently deceased) I'm so envious it's absolutely in mint condition, now delivered safely to Oundle sitting alongside his MGB GT V8.
I went there once, it was closed.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 30 November 2022, 17:21:57
My winter fund parts payment came in so ordered a good headset and bolts from local factors matching bay prices, gates cam belt kit was as cheap as well but not found one under £200 yet--------------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 30 November 2022, 19:41:24
Couldn't run to a Zodiac,nor even Zephyr 6 so for my second car[first was a '59 MkII Consul]I had to settle for a '64 Zephyr 4 :-[
Not actually done anything to the V70,but I have bought an event pass for the Grand Torque Event[a Volvo meeting]to be held at Elvington next September where some owners are trying their luck down the runway for bragging rights over who has the fastest Volvo and it's an event helping raise funds for charity. :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2022, 12:10:58
Ordered a new battery for her car, before the proper cold weather starts, but not arrived yet.  I might send her away this weekend with a jumppack, just in case, as it looks like it might get nippy overnight!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2022, 12:11:22
Oh, also gained an orange light on the dash, grrrr ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 December 2022, 18:59:27
On the way out to the sauna last night in the Astra just coming to the bottom of the hill and as I braked the pedal suddenly went all the way to the floor😱 gear down and handbrake just got me out of going through a red light. Wheel cylinder has spilled its guts there’s fluid everywhere should be quite an easy fix though and I love the wreck so be done tomorrow🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2022, 19:02:23
Collected all the gubbins for the B Service on the Alabama Mumsybus along with a new glow plug to replace the not working one and some odds and sods to address some minor trim niggles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2022, 19:09:17
Fired up Pierre and reversed it out through the gates onto the drive, ready to call the scrapman to come and collect it.
Then decided to have one last look at the oil leak, leaving aside all previous thinking on the matter, and I had a completely new idea what the problem is
Will find out when I have time over the next few days if Im right or wrong, but it may yet be back on the road.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 01 December 2022, 19:38:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2022, 12:11:22
Oh, also gained an orange light on the dash, grrrr ;D

When the wheels stop spinning the light should go out.  ;)  ……… or is that a yellow light, it’s been so long I’ve forgotten.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 December 2022, 19:46:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 December 2022, 19:38:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2022, 12:11:22
Oh, also gained an orange light on the dash, grrrr ;D

When the wheels stop spinning the light should go out.  ;)  ……… or is that a yellow light, it’s been so long I’ve forgotten.  :-\
It's the blue light you need to worry about.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2022, 21:10:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2022, 19:09:17
Fired up Pierre and reversed it out through the gates onto the drive, ready to call the scrapman to come and collect it.
Then decided to have one last look at the oil leak, leaving aside all previous thinking on the matter, and I had a completely new idea what the problem is
Will find out when I have time over the next few days if Im right or wrong, but it may yet be back on the road.  :D
Just shoot the damn thing already...  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 December 2022, 21:31:07
🤣😂🤣🔥
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2022, 23:46:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2022, 21:10:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2022, 19:09:17
Fired up Pierre and reversed it out through the gates onto the drive, ready to call the scrapman to come and collect it.
Then decided to have one last look at the oil leak, leaving aside all previous thinking on the matter, and I had a completely new idea what the problem is
Will find out when I have time over the next few days if Im right or wrong, but it may yet be back on the road.  :D
Just shoot the damn thing already...  :D

The cost of replacing it is a lot more than it was a couple of years ago. ;)
Anyhoo -This is a shortened version,  from the start of the problem it has been spraying oil from somewhere around the cam pulley, over the bulkhead, servo etc.
Obvious choice was camshaft oil seal. That didnt cure it, so new camshaft and another oil seal which still didnt cure it
Today I started it up again and adopted the attitude, it shouldnt be from the camshaft area, so where else could it be coming from ?
After looking as best I could with a torch (its pretty cramped and very oily) I had the thought, that it may well be actually leaking from the crank seal and dripping onto the cambelt. Then getting taken up higher on the belt before getting sprayed out when the belt runs over the cam pulley.
I have a crank seal in the shed, so will pull it apart one last time, fit the seal, and then test my theory.
We shall see.   :)
If it does turn out to be the crank seal I will be happy and pissed off in equal measure.
Pissed off because I should have thought of it a long time ago, but got tunnel vision and didnt stop to think harder about possible causes..  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 December 2022, 00:38:28
If it fails please pm me your address and I’ll gladly send you a free box of matches👍👍🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 02 December 2022, 07:48:51
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2022, 19:46:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 December 2022, 19:38:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2022, 12:11:22
Oh, also gained an orange light on the dash, grrrr ;D

When the wheels stop spinning the light should go out.  ;)  ……… or is that a yellow light, it’s been so long I’ve forgotten.  :-\
It's the blue light you need to worry about.
High beam?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 December 2022, 07:55:08
Quote from: Andy H on 02 December 2022, 07:48:51
Quote from: STEMO on 01 December 2022, 19:46:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 December 2022, 19:38:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2022, 12:11:22
Oh, also gained an orange light on the dash, grrrr ;D

When the wheels stop spinning the light should go out.  ;)  ……… or is that a yellow light, it’s been so long I’ve forgotten.  :-\
It's the blue light you need to worry about.
High beam?
No.....the one out the back window. I believe he's a very naughty boy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 02 December 2022, 18:19:31
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2022, 23:46:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 December 2022, 21:10:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2022, 19:09:17
Fired up Pierre and reversed it out through the gates onto the drive, ready to call the scrapman to come and collect it.
Then decided to have one last look at the oil leak, leaving aside all previous thinking on the matter, and I had a completely new idea what the problem is
Will find out when I have time over the next few days if Im right or wrong, but it may yet be back on the road.  :D
Just shoot the damn thing already...  :D

The cost of replacing it is a lot more than it was a couple of years ago. ;)
Anyhoo -This is a shortened version,  from the start of the problem it has been spraying oil from somewhere around the cam pulley, over the bulkhead, servo etc.
Obvious choice was camshaft oil seal. That didnt cure it, so new camshaft and another oil seal which still didnt cure it
Today I started it up again and adopted the attitude, it shouldnt be from the camshaft area, so where else could it be coming from ?
After looking as best I could with a torch (its pretty cramped and very oily) I had the thought, that it may well be actually leaking from the crank seal and dripping onto the cambelt. Then getting taken up higher on the belt before getting sprayed out when the belt runs over the cam pulley.
I have a crank seal in the shed, so will pull it apart one last time, fit the seal, and then test my theory.
We shall see.   :)
If it does turn out to be the crank seal I will be happy and pissed off in equal measure.
Pissed off because I should have thought of it a long time ago, but got tunnel vision and didnt stop to think harder about possible causes..  ::)

When you've pulled it apart previously is the timing belt always soaked in oil ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 December 2022, 07:54:21
Yep, although so is everything else.  ;D
Started taking it apart yesterday and the crank pulley bolt has decided its staying where it is. My (supposedly) 400nm impact gun wont budge it and now its started rounding off the flats.
Ive ordered a new bolt, so will chop the head off the old one.
Its never straightforward.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 December 2022, 09:54:06
Quote from: STEMO on 02 December 2022, 07:55:08
No.....the one out the back window. I believe he's a very naughty boy.
Not the Messiah? :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 December 2022, 09:55:23
Quote from: YZ250 on 01 December 2022, 19:38:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2022, 12:11:22
Oh, also gained an orange light on the dash, grrrr ;D

When the wheels stop spinning the light should go out.  ;)  ……… or is that a yellow light, it’s been so long I’ve forgotten.  :-\
Tis the airbag light come back on.  I think its a problem with a connection under one of the front seats, but its so intermittent, I can't even work out which seat could be the problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 03 December 2022, 16:20:34
Stuck the sump back on the Omega engine and fitted one head, numpty factors only sent enough bolts for one head. Bugger they took some doing up, good job I have a 4ft breaker bar and correct bit. 25nm +90 +90 +90 +15 made me grunt!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 December 2022, 18:11:44
Quote from: countrywoman on 03 December 2022, 16:20:34
Stuck the sump back on the Omega engine and fitted one head, numpty factors only sent enough bolts for one head. Bugger they took some doing up, good job I have a 4ft breaker bar and correct bit. 25nm +90 +90 +90 +15 made me grunt!!

Wasn't CarParts4Less by any chance was it?  ???

When I did my Omegas head gaskets many years ago I bought the bolts from them at a great price and the picture clearly showed 16 bolts, but I only got 8.  ::)

I phoned them up and they insisted the listing was for 8 bolts, until I emailed the listing and then they gave in and sent another 8 bolts.  :y

Delayed me for another week though...  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 03 December 2022, 18:41:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 03 December 2022, 18:11:44
Quote from: countrywoman on 03 December 2022, 16:20:34
Stuck the sump back on the Omega engine and fitted one head, numpty factors only sent enough bolts for one head. Bugger they took some doing up, good job I have a 4ft breaker bar and correct bit. 25nm +90 +90 +90 +15 made me grunt!!

Wasn't CarParts8Less by any chance was it?  ???

When I did my Omegas head gaskets many years ago I bought the bolts from them at a great price and the picture clearly showed 16 bolts, but I only got 8.  :

I phoned them up and they insisted the listing was for 8 bolts, until I emailed the listing and then they gave in and sent another 8 bolts.  :y

Delayed me for another week though...  :(
Changed for accuracy. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 03 December 2022, 18:43:20
Fitted a new near side rear damper top mount to cure annoying knock from suspension.Also cleaned up near side front brake caliper which was starting to "drag" a little bit,all good again for now :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 December 2022, 20:03:15
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 December 2022, 18:41:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 03 December 2022, 18:11:44
Quote from: countrywoman on 03 December 2022, 16:20:34
Stuck the sump back on the Omega engine and fitted one head, numpty factors only sent enough bolts for one head. Bugger they took some doing up, good job I have a 4ft breaker bar and correct bit. 25nm +90 +90 +90 +15 made me grunt!!

Wasn't CarParts8Less by any chance was it?  ???

When I did my Omegas head gaskets many years ago I bought the bolts from them at a great price and the picture clearly showed 16 bolts, but I only got 8.  :

I phoned them up and they insisted the listing was for 8 bolts, until I emailed the listing and then they gave in and sent another 8 bolts.  :y

Delayed me for another week though...  :(
Changed for accuracy. ;)

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2022, 16:41:11
Stripped the new camshaft, turbo, injector, battery and a few other bits off Pierre, drained 25 litres of devil juice, and sat him out on the road ready for collection.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 December 2022, 16:57:38
Took the RRS to my mates farm to help him shift some caravans that haven't paid their storage fees they are now in a very undesirable spot..😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 December 2022, 18:05:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2022, 16:41:11
Stripped the new camshaft, turbo, injector, battery and a few other bits off Pierre, drained 25 litres of devil juice, and sat him out on the road ready for collection.  ::)
Is he off to Renault to be fixed properly?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2022, 18:36:29
Off to the scrapyard to be crushed properly.  :y ;D

Fitted a new crank seal the other day but it still leaked, so thats the end of the story for me.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 December 2022, 18:56:19
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2022, 18:36:29
Off to the scrapyard to be crushed properly.  :y ;D

Fitted a new crank seal the other day but it still leaked, so thats the end of the story for me.  ::)
. 


You should film its destruction & watch it over & over to give you some satisfaction after all that time & money ! Only ever had one Renault an 1987 11 Turbo many years ago lovely when it was running but far to fragile for my liking swore I'd never buy another Renault.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 09 December 2022, 22:37:19
Quote from: Rangie on 09 December 2022, 18:56:19
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 December 2022, 18:36:29
Off to the scrapyard to be crushed properly.  :y ;D

Fitted a new crank seal the other day but it still leaked, so thats the end of the story for me.  ::)
. 


You should film its destruction & watch it over & over to give you some satisfaction after all that time & money ! Only ever had one Renault an 1987 11 Turbo many years ago lovely when it was running but far to fragile for my liking swore I'd never buy another Renault.
I hired a "shakin that ass" Megane when the exhaust on my PFL went. What an abomination. Swore the same as you.  :y ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 09 December 2022, 23:15:37
Told you to do that years ago🤣😂😂😂 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 10 December 2022, 10:16:55
All French cars are crap, ask any mechanic. Ordered a cam timing kit for the v6 as my Christmas present, £44, now just need to find £200 for the belt kit ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 December 2022, 11:01:23
Quote from: countrywoman on 10 December 2022, 10:16:55
All French cars are crap, ask any mechanic.

Maybe a mechanical nightmare but I'd still bite your hand off if you offered me a Citroen SM
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 December 2022, 13:02:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 10 December 2022, 11:01:23
Quote from: countrywoman on 10 December 2022, 10:16:55
All French cars are crap, ask any mechanic.

Maybe a mechanical nightmare but I'd still bite your hand off if you offered me a Citroen SM

I believe Sophia Loren owned one back in the day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 14:04:31
I have my eye on another one.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115630861215

Glutton for punishment.  ;D
Not really what I want at all, but if I can get it for around the starting price I would have it. If it lasts a couple of years it will do for that money.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 14:07:10
Quote from: countrywoman on 10 December 2022, 10:16:55
All French cars are crap, ask any mechanic. Ordered a cam timing kit for the v6 as my Christmas present, £44, now just need to find £200 for the belt kit ::)

Shouldnt have to pay that much. Keep searching the interweb for a bargain. Last one I bought was on ebay for £50.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 December 2022, 14:32:40
Drove my granddaughters clit from Bedford to BSE when she had a crisis, (no, not the Clit) at uni. Must say it was quite a fun drive. Also ran well considering it had very little maintenance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 17:15:35
They do run well, for whatt they are - until they dont.  ;D

Tbh, I reckon I just got a bad one for whatever reason. The 1.5 dci k9k engine is used in all sorts of cars (Renault, Mercedes, Nissan, Dacia) and has been around for years. Doesnt have a bad reputation for reliabilty on the whole.
This one was always one thing after another, so Im glad to see the back of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2022, 20:20:01
Changed the oil on her car today.  Bugger me it was chilly ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 December 2022, 21:14:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 17:15:35
They do run well, for whatt they are - until they dont.  ;D

Tbh, I reckon I just got a bad one for whatever reason. The 1.5 dci k9k engine is used in all sorts of cars (Renault, Mercedes, Nissan, Dacia) and has been around for years. Doesnt have a bad reputation for reliabilty on the whole.
This one was always one thing after another, so Im glad to see the back of it.

             Don’t do it again 😭😭🤑⚠️⚠️❌📣📣📢
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 21:17:37
Might change my username to Ever the optimist.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 December 2022, 21:24:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 December 2022, 21:14:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 17:15:35
They do run well, for whatt they are - until they dont.  ;D

Tbh, I reckon I just got a bad one for whatever reason. The 1.5 dci k9k engine is used in all sorts of cars (Renault, Mercedes, Nissan, Dacia) and has been around for years. Doesnt have a bad reputation for reliabilty on the whole.
This one was always one thing after another, so Im glad to see the back of it.

             Don’t do it again 😭😭🤑⚠️⚠️❌📣📣📢

Ha ha we know he's tempted tho!  ;D

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225291482153?hash=item34746b3429:g:ZhsAAOSwqzdjlJE8
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 December 2022, 21:26:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 10 December 2022, 21:24:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 December 2022, 21:14:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 17:15:35
They do run well, for whatt they are - until they dont.  ;D

Tbh, I reckon I just got a bad one for whatever reason. The 1.5 dci k9k engine is used in all sorts of cars (Renault, Mercedes, Nissan, Dacia) and has been around for years. Doesnt have a bad reputation for reliabilty on the whole.
This one was always one thing after another, so Im glad to see the back of it.

             Don’t do it again 😭😭🤑⚠️⚠️❌📣📣📢

Ha ha we know he's tempted tho!  ;D

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225291482153?hash=item34746b3429:g:ZhsAAOSwqzdjlJE8
Jesus Christ, £1200 for a twelve year old clit with 128,000 miles on it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 December 2022, 21:32:38
Quote from: STEMO on 10 December 2022, 21:26:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 10 December 2022, 21:24:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 10 December 2022, 21:14:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 17:15:35
They do run well, for whatt they are - until they dont.  ;D

Tbh, I reckon I just got a bad one for whatever reason. The 1.5 dci k9k engine is used in all sorts of cars (Renault, Mercedes, Nissan, Dacia) and has been around for years. Doesnt have a bad reputation for reliabilty on the whole.
This one was always one thing after another, so Im glad to see the back of it.

             Don’t do it again 😭😭🤑⚠️⚠️❌📣📣📢

Ha ha we know he's tempted tho!  ;D

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225291482153?hash=item34746b3429:g:ZhsAAOSwqzdjlJE8
Jesus Christ, £1200 for a twelve year old clit with 128,000 miles on it!

That's cheap these days!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 10 December 2022, 22:20:30
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 21:17:37
Might change my username to Ever the optimist.  ;D
If you get another one, change it to Mr Gullible.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 23:00:26
Fair comment.  ;D
That one on ebay is the same as mine apart from mine has less miles.................and now half an engine,  ;D
If I get the Megane convertibale I posted the link to, I have a spare turbo, injector, camshaft, cambelt & tensioner and battery .
All new within the last few thousand miles. Or 0 miles in the case of the camshaft.
Also 30 litres of diesel I drained from Pierre.
Scrap man is just getting a pile of scrap with 4 wheels on it. He wont know though as the old turbo, injector camshaft are in the car with all the other bits I dismantled.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 December 2022, 14:38:24
Drove over to see my brother as he's just finished a course of radiotherapy. Fog was quite thick in places and temp was below freezing both ways. Was surprised, though i suppose i shouldn't have been, of the amount of cars about not using lights or only having DRL's on , which mostly means no rear lights. Also when i took notice of the drivers, the vast majority of the culprits were of the fair sex. Makes you think.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 December 2022, 14:46:33
Quote from: ronnyd on 11 December 2022, 14:38:24
Drove over to see my brother as he's just finished a course of radiotherapy. Fog was quite thick in places and temp was below freezing both ways. Was surprised, though i suppose i shouldn't have been, of the amount of cars about not using lights or only having DRL's on , which mostly means no rear lights. Also when i took notice of the drivers, the vast majority of the culprits were of the fair sex. Makes you think.  ;D
Are you saying women like being rammed from behind   :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 December 2022, 15:32:22
Quote from: ronnyd on 11 December 2022, 14:38:24
Drove over to see my brother as he's just finished a course of radiotherapy. Fog was quite thick in places and temp was below freezing both ways. Was surprised, though i suppose i shouldn't have been, of the amount of cars about not using lights or only having DRL's on , which mostly means no rear lights. Also when i took notice of the drivers, the vast majority of the culprits were of the fair sex. Makes you think.  ;D
.


Exactly the same here , we had lunch out at a local pub & I commented on how many vehicles were being driven with no lights & the majority of the offending drivers were female.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 December 2022, 16:11:28
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2022, 17:15:35
They do run well, for whatt they are - until they dont.  ;D

Tbh, I reckon I just got a bad one for whatever reason. The 1.5 dci k9k engine is used in all sorts of cars (Renault, Mercedes, Nissan, Dacia) and has been around for years. Doesnt have a bad reputation for reliabilty on the whole.
This one was always one thing after another, so Im glad to see the back of it.

        I’ve a nice 2008 1.4 petrol clit for sale………….
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2022, 18:07:04
If its under 4 figures, and the price includes delivery, I might be interested.  :y ;D
Actually the one I have came from Wales, so maybe not.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2022, 18:14:07
Changed the front discs / pads on the Omega ready for MOT tomorrow.
The Bremobos I fitted 2 or 3 years ( max. 10k miles)ago still had knackered inner faces, just like any other discs that go on the front of an Omega, so I settled for cheaper Eichers this time. Will probably have to bin them in a couple of years for the same reason anyway.  ::)
Also checked all the lights work as they should and turned off the EML light.
Hope it passes as Im planning no car work now until Winter is over.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 December 2022, 09:08:45
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2022, 18:14:07
Changed the front discs / pads on the Omega ready for MOT tomorrow.
The Bremobos I fitted 2 or 3 years ( max. 10k miles)ago still had knackered inner faces, just like any other discs that go on the front of an Omega

To be honest i've found most floating caliper setups do this on the inside disc face, just that the Omega's pads seem to cover less surface area than most so the problem is worse.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 12 December 2022, 09:54:29
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 December 2022, 09:08:45
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2022, 18:14:07
Changed the front discs / pads on the Omega ready for MOT tomorrow.
The Bremobos I fitted 2 or 3 years ( max. 10k miles)ago still had knackered inner faces, just like any other discs that go on the front of an Omega

To be honest i've found most floating caliper setups do this on the inside disc face, just that the Omega's pads seem to cover less surface area than most so the problem is worse.


This.


Although I'd change most to all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 December 2022, 10:52:16
I agree. Decided theres not much point putting expensive discs / pads on for the same thing to happen again.
It doesnt do many miles and when it does, it doesnt get used in anger much, Got the Boxster for fun driving.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2022, 13:46:51
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 December 2022, 09:08:45
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2022, 18:14:07
Changed the front discs / pads on the Omega ready for MOT tomorrow.
The Bremobos I fitted 2 or 3 years ( max. 10k miles)ago still had knackered inner faces, just like any other discs that go on the front of an Omega

To be honest i've found most floating caliper setups do this on the inside disc face, just that the Omega's pads seem to cover less surface area than most so the problem is worse.
Certainly an issue on Vauxhalls.

Can't say I recall it being an issue on the Rover she did 116k in, can't imagine that was anything more fancy than a single piston floating caliper.  Discs on that only ever got changed due to warping or wear.

Doesn't appear to be an issue on either Jag yet, but buggered if I can remember what the caliper setup is on either.  Sure the rears on the XJ are single piston, thus floating caliper.  Its probably about time I changed the front pads on that, maybe when the weather warms ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 December 2022, 15:52:03
Battery arrived this morning for the Subaru, all fitted within 20 minutes the old one is approximately 9 years old so not worth chancing it in these low temperatures.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 09:27:38
Knocking up a bolt to secure her new spare wheel and hold up the boot floor.  Because JLR were clearly just rummaging through the parts bin when fitting these parts, idiots.

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/spare-wheel-mount-xe.jpg)

One on left is the supposedly correct one, M6 threaded, that doesn't fit the M8 captive nut it screws into, and is arguably too piddly, hence bent to hell.

One on right is my M8 rod with a couple of 3D printed PETG pieces.


Just need to trim a smidgeon off the rod, and work out the correct place to lock the last nut to, to prevent it being screwed in too far.  Oh, then she has to sort out the felt pad on top, as thats a pink job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 December 2022, 12:37:28
Clever that 3D printing malarky and handy having the ability to make your own plastic parts.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 14 December 2022, 13:32:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 December 2022, 12:37:28
Clever that 3D printing malarky and handy having the ability to make your own plastic parts.  :y


Although it could have been done with wood and some glue :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 14:57:57
Quote from: Nick W on 14 December 2022, 13:32:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 December 2022, 12:37:28
Clever that 3D printing malarky and handy having the ability to make your own plastic parts.  :y


Although it could have been done with wood and some glue :y
that would invalidate the warranty ,unless it was JLR wood and glue  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2022, 15:03:19
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 14:57:57
Quote from: Nick W on 14 December 2022, 13:32:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 December 2022, 12:37:28
Clever that 3D printing malarky and handy having the ability to make your own plastic parts.  :y


Although it could have been done with wood and some glue :y
that would invalidate the warranty ,unless it was JLR wood and glue  :D
From the dealer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 December 2022, 17:00:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 09:27:38
Knocking up a bolt to secure her new spare wheel and hold up the boot floor.  Because JLR were clearly just rummaging through the parts bin when fitting these parts, idiots.

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/spare-wheel-mount-xe.jpg)

One on left is the supposedly correct one, M6 threaded, that doesn't fit the M8 captive nut it screws into, and is arguably too piddly, hence bent to hell.

One on right is my M8 rod with a couple of 3D printed PETG pieces.


Just need to trim a smidgeon off the rod, and work out the correct place to lock the last nut to, to prevent it being screwed in too far.  Oh, then she has to sort out the felt pad on top, as thats a pink job.

Hmm. Might be interested in the design for that if you'd care to share? Assuming I ever get off my @rse and look for a space saver. ::)
Are you using the raised boot floor or the standard one from before the spare was fitted?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 December 2022, 17:01:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 09:27:38
One on right is my M8 rod with a couple of 3D printed PETG pieces.

Nice. What SW do you use for drawing parts?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 17:24:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 December 2022, 15:03:19
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 14:57:57
Quote from: Nick W on 14 December 2022, 13:32:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 December 2022, 12:37:28
Clever that 3D printing malarky and handy having the ability to make your own plastic parts.  :y


Although it could have been done with wood and some glue :y
that would invalidate the warranty ,unless it was JLR wood and glue  :D
From the dealer.
I disagree  ::)
As long as it's genuine JLR wood and glue ,in a hologram stickered JLR box , TB should be fine   :)
I doubt JLR even "make" wood  :D

TB could probably just buy it off ebay without effecting the warranty
though obviously it would NEVER make it to Brackley  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 18:38:22
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 14 December 2022, 17:00:09
Hmm. Might be interested in the design for that if you'd care to share? Assuming I ever get off my @rse and look for a space saver. ::)
Are you using the raised boot floor or the standard one from before the spare was fitted?
No probs, you can have the STL's, but let me test it first.

Check the thread on your existing (short) post, as if it's M6, you can have the post that doesn't fit mine.


I bought another boot floor, to raise it. Downside is, with the one you have, you can open the floor fully to get to battery etc.  With the spare wheel boot floor, it only opens a little bit before the boot hinges stop it.  That moron Callum didn't think that one through ;D.  That said, I'd rather suffer those minor inconveniences than rely on glue and a compressor.


Parts needed are:
Spare wheel
Boot floor
Said part in image above, to suit the thread in your battery clamp
Foam insert for the jack etc
Jack
Wrench
Chocks (not necessary, and no longer supplied if you spec a spare wheel from new)

I paid £240 for a kit of the above, off eGay
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 18:41:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 14 December 2022, 17:01:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 09:27:38
One on right is my M8 rod with a couple of 3D printed PETG pieces.

Nice. What SW do you use for drawing parts?
That was a quick 'n' dirty Tinkercad design, as have to use a web based design tool when at work, as they won't let us install stuff, gets.  Tinkercad is good enough for simpler designs, gets cumbersome for complex designs.  But I use it a lot, as its handy for sharing easily between work and home without the hassles of software or encrypting USB drives.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 18:44:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 17:24:34
though obviously it would NEVER make it to Brackley  >:D
Well, that depends on the seller.  Some are geared up for it.  Far too many CBA to go to the PO to post it, because they are bone idle (sorry, were rushed to hospital/died/whatever).  And then the Chinks claiming to be British, and "Fast and Free" yet still post from Ching Chong Chinaland.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 19:04:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 18:44:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 17:24:34
though obviously it would NEVER make it to Brackley  >:D
Well, that depends on the seller.  Some are geared up for it.  Far too many CBA to go to the PO to post it, because they are bone idle (sorry, were rushed to hospital/died/whatever).  And then the Chinks claiming to be British, and "Fast and Free" yet still post from Ching Chong Chinaland.
I ordered gaskets from LSC on Ebay @ 2.45PM  yesterday
they arrived today  :) so not all ebayers are crap ,
 though i agree you have to pick and choose who you buy from  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 December 2022, 13:57:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 19:04:05
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 December 2022, 18:44:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 December 2022, 17:24:34
though obviously it would NEVER make it to Brackley  >:D
Well, that depends on the seller.  Some are geared up for it.  Far too many CBA to go to the PO to post it, because they are bone idle (sorry, were rushed to hospital/died/whatever).  And then the Chinks claiming to be British, and "Fast and Free" yet still post from Ching Chong Chinaland.
I ordered gaskets from LSC on Ebay @ 2.45PM  yesterday
they arrived today  :) so not all ebayers are crap ,
 though i agree you have to pick and choose who you buy from  :y
Well, yes, I like to think I'm a good seller.  Shit always gets posted the same day if bought before 4pm, even if it means a 2nd trip to the PO.

But so many private sellers just CBA.  I don't often buy new from companies on eGay, as its usually more expensive, but these do tend to be better.  And just don't get me started on the Chinks who pretend they are English, in the UK.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: raywilb on 15 December 2022, 21:52:03
 changed a rear number plate for a U.K one 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 December 2022, 23:22:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 December 2022, 13:57:32
And just don't get me started on the Chinks who pretend they are English, in the UK.

I don't mind these as much. If it's something I know I don't need immediately/soon I tend to order from them, then have a moan when their 2-3 days shipping from Manchester turns into 2-3 weeks from Manfackduck.

9 times out of 10 they just issue a full refund and tell me to keep whatever it was I ordered - assuming it arrives.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 December 2022, 09:45:40
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 15 December 2022, 23:22:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 December 2022, 13:57:32
And just don't get me started on the Chinks who pretend they are English, in the UK.

I don't mind these as much. If it's something I know I don't need immediately/soon I tend to order from them, then have a moan when their 2-3 days shipping from Manchester turns into 2-3 weeks from Manfackduck.

9 times out of 10 they just issue a full refund and tell me to keep whatever it was I ordered - assuming it arrives.
Well, yes, I do that a lot.  But usually I'm after "Fast and free" for a reason.  And a week down the line, I'm back at square one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 20:44:11
Well, as it's been the coldest couple of days of 2022 .... so....

The 1,3, 5 rocker cover gasket on my Omega decided to fail and drip oil onto the exhaust manifold
so i'm doing a bit at a time (with mum's dementia etc taking up time) over the last couple of days
 1,3,5 s done and the breathers etc all cleaned out so far ,but want to do 2.4.6 gasket too
as it's nearly 20 years old now  ;D
so i'm relegated to the manual 1.4 astra G hatch for a few days   :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 December 2022, 20:56:50
Relegated?🤬😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 21:02:12
Quote from: Raeturbo on 16 December 2022, 20:56:50
Relegated?🤬😂
Black and round tyres,
no abs
wrong wheel drive
I could go on  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 December 2022, 21:10:33
No heated seats😂🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 21:18:28
Quote from: Raeturbo on 16 December 2022, 21:10:33
No heated seats😂🤣
I never use mine,
I do put the passenger on when i have my mum in the car
but then i do dress for cold weather when it's cold  :D
thermals ,several layers and lined work trousers
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 December 2022, 21:53:09
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 21:18:28
Quote from: Raeturbo on 16 December 2022, 21:10:33
No heated seats😂🤣
I never use mine,
I do put the passenger on when i have my mum in the car
but then i do dress for cold weather when it's cold  :D
thermals ,several layers and lined work trousers

Ooo I love my heated seat!  :y

It's very soothing on my achy knackered hips and lower back.  ::)   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 December 2022, 21:55:28
Indeed I have mine on in winter if only to show off😂🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 December 2022, 22:10:24
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
See the planet killing thread, you have to pay for your destructive behaviour.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:12:09
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
why are you taxing them mid month  :-\
do you mean taxed from Jan 2023  :-\
should have left the funds in the bank till 31st for all the interest  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:19:50
Quote from: STEMO on 16 December 2022, 22:10:24
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
See the planet killing thread, you have to pay for your destructive behaviour.

 :y ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:30:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:12:09
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
why are you taxing them mid month  :-\
do you mean taxed from Jan 2023  :-\
should have left the funds in the bank till 31st for all the interest  :D

They were both due beginning of December, but simply put - I forgot ::)
Still like to see a tax disc as a simple reminder...
Trouble is, I've really got a few too many cars - keeping track of taxing / MOTs etc is a continous job.....should be more organised really.
Still, at least I hadn't got my ''last chance' reminder.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 December 2022, 22:35:15
Too true,  never waste a couple of weeks,  they screw us for enough anyway👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:40:57
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:30:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:12:09
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
why are you taxing them mid month  :-\
do you mean taxed from Jan 2023  :-\
should have left the funds in the bank till 31st for all the interest  :D

They were both due beginning of December, but simply put - I forgot ::)
Still like to see a tax disc as a simple reminder...
Trouble is, I've really got a few too many cars - keeping track of taxing / MOTs etc is a continous job.....should be more organised really.
Still, at least I hadn't got my ''last chance' reminder.....
ah  :y
so you got 16 days worth of interest   :P

I've got one of them posh new-fangled  "calendar" things  8)
maybe santa will bring you one  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 December 2022, 22:45:41
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:30:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:12:09
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
why are you taxing them mid month  :-\
do you mean taxed from Jan 2023  :-\
should have left the funds in the bank till 31st for all the interest  :D

They were both due beginning of December, but simply put - I forgot ::)
Still like to see a tax disc as a simple reminder...
Trouble is, I've really got a few too many cars - keeping track of taxing / MOTs etc is a continous job.....should be more organised really.
Still, at least I hadn't got my ''last chance' reminder.....
DVLA will mail you a reminder if you ask them nicely.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:53:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:40:57
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:30:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:12:09
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
why are you taxing them mid month  :-\
do you mean taxed from Jan 2023  :-\
should have left the funds in the bank till 31st for all the interest  :D

They were both due beginning of December, but simply put - I forgot ::)
Still like to see a tax disc as a simple reminder...
Trouble is, I've really got a few too many cars - keeping track of taxing / MOTs etc is a continous job.....should be more organised really.
Still, at least I hadn't got my ''last chance' reminder.....
ah  :y
so you got 16 days worth of interest   :P

I've got one of them posh new-fangled  "calendar" things  8)
maybe santa will bring you one  :D

Yes, the interest will get me an egg cupful of fuel, I guess!!  ;D ;D
That's an idea Dave :y Why did I not think of doing that? ::). I'll write my Xmas list... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:59:20
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:53:32
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:40:57
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 22:30:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 16 December 2022, 22:12:09
Quote from: johnnydog on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615 and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\
why are you taxing them mid month  :-\
do you mean taxed from Jan 2023  :-\
should have left the funds in the bank till 31st for all the interest  :D

They were both due beginning of December, but simply put - I forgot ::)
Still like to see a tax disc as a simple reminder...
Trouble is, I've really got a few too many cars - keeping track of taxing / MOTs etc is a continous job.....should be more organised really.
Still, at least I hadn't got my ''last chance' reminder.....
ah  :y
so you got 16 days worth of interest   :P

I've got one of them posh new-fangled  "calendar" things  8)
maybe santa will bring you one  :D

Yes, the interest will get me an egg cupful of fuel, I guess!!  ;D ;D
That's an idea Dave :y Why did I not think of doing that? ::). I'll write my Xmas list... :y
Is Santa on strike this year though  :-\
everyone else seems to be  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 December 2022, 22:59:53
Quote from: johnnydog/ on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615  and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\

RS4  ? ? ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 06:44:49
My tax autorenewed, same as my insurance.

Why complicate things :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2022, 10:24:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 16 December 2022, 21:53:09
It's very soothing on my achy knackered hips and lower back.  ::)   ;D
I have a nice massage function to sort out my lower back and whiplash injuries.  I alsways looked at such things as a gimmick, but I'd sure as hell miss it now ;D

Much like the heated steering wheel. For those 3 days a year you need it, its worth the £150 option when the original owner specs the car!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2022, 10:26:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 06:44:49
My tax autorenewed, same as my insurance.

Why complicate things :D
I do the tax on an annual DD (not monthly, as more expensive), but do like to shop around for insurance, so don't tend to have that on autorenew.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 11:55:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2022, 10:26:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 06:44:49
My tax autorenewed, same as my insurance.

Why complicate things :D
I do the tax on an annual DD (not monthly, as more expensive), but do like to shop around for insurance, so don't tend to have that on autorenew.
Normally I would, but it didn't go up from last year and I CBA :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 17 December 2022, 11:55:29
Noticed that the headlight washers on my car are frozen in the outer position, so I took her car instead. When the temperature rises a bit they’ll go back in on their own. My Omega used to do the same.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 December 2022, 12:02:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 11:55:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2022, 10:26:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 06:44:49
My tax autorenewed, same as my insurance.

Why complicate things :D
I do the tax on an annual DD (not monthly, as more expensive), but do like to shop around for insurance, so don't tend to have that on autorenew.
Normally I would, but it didn't go up from last year and I CBA :D
I'm 70 next year, and I've heard tell that, just like when your dog gets old, the insurance increases each year you survive. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 17 December 2022, 13:41:18
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 December 2022, 22:59:53
Quote from: johnnydog/ on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615  and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\

RS4  ? ? ?

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 17 December 2022, 14:07:04
Quote from: johnnydog on 17 December 2022, 13:41:18
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 December 2022, 22:59:53
Quote from: johnnydog/ on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615  and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\

RS4  ? ? ?

 :y :y :y

Nice one.  :y  Makes it worth spending that to tax it for a nice car like that.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 December 2022, 18:36:40
Quote from: STEMO on 17 December 2022, 12:02:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 11:55:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2022, 10:26:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 06:44:49
My tax autorenewed, same as my insurance.

Why complicate things :D
I do the tax on an annual DD (not monthly, as more expensive), but do like to shop around for insurance, so don't tend to have that on autorenew.
Normally I would, but it didn't go up from last year and I CBA :D
I'm 70 next year, and I've heard tell that, just like when your dog gets old, the insurance increases each year you survive. ;D

Three score years and ten and then that is your lot. Lights out. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 17 December 2022, 22:37:29
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 December 2022, 14:07:04
Quote from: johnnydog on 17 December 2022, 13:41:18
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 December 2022, 22:59:53
Quote from: johnnydog/ on 16 December 2022, 21:58:36
Just paid a friggin' fortune to tax my Audi and one Omega - £615  and £360... >:(
Nearly a grand ......ridiculous money.....takes the edge off the pleasure of driving them :-\

RS4  ? ? ?

 :y :y :y

Nice one.  :y  Makes it worth spending that to tax it for a nice car like that.  :y

True. Its an amazing car to drive. Had it for 7 1/2 years, and it always puts a smile on my face - especially with that V8 growl :y
The tax works out around £50 a month - a relatively small amount when you factor in the other costs to run it....!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 December 2022, 11:30:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 11:55:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2022, 10:26:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 December 2022, 06:44:49
My tax autorenewed, same as my insurance.

Why complicate things :D
I do the tax on an annual DD (not monthly, as more expensive), but do like to shop around for insurance, so don't tend to have that on autorenew.
Normally I would, but it didn't go up from last year and I CBA :D
As it happens, I do actually tend to stick with same company, currently LV, but make sure I consciously do it, rather than let them autorenew.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 19 December 2022, 14:23:37
I had hopes of fitting the other cyl head today but one of the used valves I robbed from the s/h head has no collet groves left!!! Waiting to see if the local engine recon place can get one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 December 2022, 18:27:50
Had new tyres fitted on the back of the 530D, fronts still OK for a bit longer thankfully. Also managed to wash the Volvo quickly as it was caked in mud and salt  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 15:15:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 December 2022, 18:27:50
it was caked in mud and salt  :-[
Doesn't that protect the paintwork :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2022, 15:19:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 15:15:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 December 2022, 18:27:50
it was caked in mud and salt  :-[
Doesn't that protect the paintwork :P
That rocksalt/sugar beet mix they use is fantastic at getting brake dust off the wheels  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 15:25:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2022, 15:19:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 15:15:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 December 2022, 18:27:50
it was caked in mud and salt  :-[
Doesn't that protect the paintwork :P
That rocksalt/sugar beet mix they use is fantastic at getting brake dust off the wheels  :D
I used to use Kosovans. They were even better at it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2022, 15:29:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 15:25:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2022, 15:19:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 15:15:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 December 2022, 18:27:50
it was caked in mud and salt  :-[
Doesn't that protect the paintwork :P
That rocksalt/sugar beet mix they use is fantastic at getting brake dust off the wheels  :D
I used to use Kosovans. They were even better at it.
They charge minibus rates for the Alabama Mumsybus  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 December 2022, 16:18:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2022, 15:19:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 15:15:02
Quote from: VXL V6 on 19 December 2022, 18:27:50
it was caked in mud and salt  :-[
Doesn't that protect the paintwork :P
That rocksalt/sugar beet mix they use is fantastic at getting brake dust off the wheels  :D
I suppose I could say 'Not my car, not my problem', but hey, every car in the family appears to be my problem!!  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 December 2022, 16:30:05
Hosed all the wheel arches out on the Range Rover & all the salt & mud off the bodywork been on some very muddy dog walks over the past few days lovely & sunny here today ideal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 December 2022, 16:49:14
Cleaned it, didn't realise how bad it was until i started. That's the joy of 'common as muck' silver.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 December 2022, 17:31:18
Im saving washing mine until Im working dayshift on Boxing day. Will get the Karcher out at work and get all the salt and shit off the underneath, then give the paintwork a good wash.
Just been driving home in the dark, from Christmas shopping with swmbo. The headlights are appalling (and my eyes arent getting any younger.
I must teat it to a headlight lens polish and a pair of new bulbs soon. I think the bulbs are originals.
Which ones to buy though. Istr its a bit of a minefield.   ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 December 2022, 17:54:33
The Omega?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 20:31:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 December 2022, 17:31:18
Im saving washing mine until Im working dayshift on Boxing day. Will get the Karcher out at work and get all the salt and shit off the underneath, then give the paintwork a good wash.
Just been driving home in the dark, from Christmas shopping with swmbo. The headlights are appalling (and my eyes arent getting any younger.
I must teat it to a headlight lens polish and a pair of new bulbs soon. I think the bulbs are originals.
Which ones to buy though. Istr its a bit of a minefield.   ::)
Branded D2S, such as OSRAM etc, aiming for about 4300k
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 20:39:44
Actually got around to finishing that spare wheel mount at last ;D

Had to redesign the middle bit to give it a larger diameter, and round off the edges as they dug in your fingers a bit when screwing it up.  Found a bit of thick felt to stick on top as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 December 2022, 20:50:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 20:31:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 December 2022, 17:31:18
Im saving washing mine until Im working dayshift on Boxing day. Will get the Karcher out at work and get all the salt and shit off the underneath, then give the paintwork a good wash.
Just been driving home in the dark, from Christmas shopping with swmbo. The headlights are appalling (and my eyes arent getting any younger.
I must teat it to a headlight lens polish and a pair of new bulbs soon. I think the bulbs are originals.
Which ones to buy though. Istr its a bit of a minefield.   ::)
Branded D2S, such as OSRAM etc, aiming for about 4300k

Thanks for that. Will make a note.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 December 2022, 22:28:14
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 December 2022, 20:50:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 December 2022, 20:31:33
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 December 2022, 17:31:18
Im saving washing mine until Im working dayshift on Boxing day. Will get the Karcher out at work and get all the salt and shit off the underneath, then give the paintwork a good wash.
Just been driving home in the dark, from Christmas shopping with swmbo. The headlights are appalling (and my eyes arent getting any younger.
I must teat it to a headlight lens polish and a pair of new bulbs soon. I think the bulbs are originals.
Which ones to buy though. Istr its a bit of a minefield.   ::)
Branded D2S, such as OSRAM etc, aiming for about 4300k

Thanks for that. Will make a note.  :y

             Spoke on this before, I bought some D2S ultra got bulbs from powerbulbs  they were £26.78p for two delivered they are still very bright and working fine👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 December 2022, 09:15:22
Thanks Rae. Will get a pair ordered today.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2022, 10:10:55
The chinese clones, I found, look bright, but lack illumination after a few months, if that makes sense.

Hence now I stick to the big brands (esp as on the XJ, changing the bulbs is a bumper off job)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 21 December 2022, 15:07:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2022, 10:10:55
The chinese clones, I found, look bright, but lack illumination after a few months, if that makes sense.

Hence now I stick to the big brands (esp as on the XJ, changing the bulbs is a bumper off job)
Same as my Vectra when doing the offside bulb. Stupid idea.  ::)  Though the guy i bought it from just pulled the air filter box off its rubber mounts  and changed it ok.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 21 December 2022, 17:20:47
And Astra's bumper off to get to one headlamp bolt as you have to remove headlamp unit to change bulb. Yesterday fitted starter to mums Seat, have lovely bruised ribs from lying on the engine but at least fitting a new ign coil/module made it run.
EGR valve was sticking on my Yeti due to it getting chugged around behind idiots doing 35mph, managed to rag 7 bells out of it and it was fine after.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 December 2022, 17:47:33
 Don’t know where they’re made, but they’ve been in for over a year and still good so far💥
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 December 2022, 18:27:33
I've brokered a deal with my Omega ,so it's no longer on "strike" (like everyone else seems to be this winter  :-X)
new rocker cover gaskets , fresh "genuine" vauxhall 10w40 semi and a tank of E5  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 December 2022, 19:12:41
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2022, 10:10:55
The chinese clones, I found, look bright, but lack illumination after a few months, if that makes sense.

Hence now I stick to the big brands (esp as on the XJ, changing the bulbs is a bumper off job)

In my experience the cheap HID's tend to not strike every time when they are a month or so old so after dabbling with them I've just stuck with Phillips 4800K In the Omega's i've owned / still own.

BMW and Volvo (Both HID) seem fine, not sure if either have been replaced by previous owners or not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 December 2022, 21:59:26
Quote from: countrywoman on 21 December 2022, 17:20:47
And Astra's bumper off to get to one headlamp bolt as you have to remove headlamp unit to change bulb………….

They tell you that you have to remove the bumper to remove the headlight for a bulb change on a Corsa D model shape as well, but I’ve changed them without removing the headlight. On the offside you can pull the air box out of the way to gain easy access and on the nearside you can remove the fuse box lid, unclip the fuse box and shift it slightly rearward. Then, if you’ve got skinny hands like mine, you have just enough space to change the LH bulbs.  :y
I’m not familiar with Astra’s so the gap may be tighter.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 December 2022, 23:41:34
I've never removed a headlight on an astra to replace a lamp (bulb)  :-\
but i'm a bit behind in buying newer models
had astras mk 1 (A ?). 2 (B) . 3(F) .4 (G)and 5 (H)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 07:42:32
Towed the neighbours Corsa D 1.0 back from a rip off RAC approved outfit.

They charged 78 quid and diagnosed timing chain had snapped.

Pulled the rocker cover and the chain is fine, however a lifter has failed, rocker has punched a hole in the cylinder head, fragments have jammed the exhaust cam, and the chain sprocket bolt has sheered.

There is no oil on the dipstick at all
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 December 2022, 10:18:28
Next stop the weighbridge then ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 December 2022, 10:35:47
Mark will have it rebuilt before lunch ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 10:46:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 07:42:32
Towed the neighbours Corsa D 1.0 back from a rip off RAC approved outfit.

They charged 78 quid and diagnosed timing chain had snapped.

Pulled the rocker cover and the chain is fine, however a lifter has failed, rocker has punched a hole in the cylinder head, fragments have jammed the exhaust cam, and the chain sprocket bolt has sheered.

There is no oil on the dipstick at all
Not the same neighbour who's car we retrieved when her daughter parked on top of a wall?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 December 2022, 11:05:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 December 2022, 10:35:47
Mark will have it rebuilt before lunch ;D

You're assuming he doesn't have a spare engine stashed in the shed  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 December 2022, 11:26:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 07:42:32
Towed the neighbours Corsa D 1.0 back from a rip off RAC approved outfit.

They charged 78 quid and diagnosed timing chain had snapped.

Pulled the rocker cover and the chain is fine, however a lifter has failed, rocker has punched a hole in the cylinder head, fragments have jammed the exhaust cam, and the chain sprocket bolt has sheered.

There is no oil on the dipstick at all
Was that the cause of the failure.. or... the aftermath.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 12:37:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 10:46:14
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 07:42:32
Towed the neighbours Corsa D 1.0 back from a rip off RAC approved outfit.

They charged 78 quid and diagnosed timing chain had snapped.

Pulled the rocker cover and the chain is fine, however a lifter has failed, rocker has punched a hole in the cylinder head, fragments have jammed the exhaust cam, and the chain sprocket bolt has sheered.

There is no oil on the dipstick at all
Not the same neighbour who's car we retrieved when her daughter parked on top of a wall?

It is, all be it this is the gay sons partner (or what ever you call them these days).



Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 12:39:52
Quote from: ronnyd on 22 December 2022, 11:26:34
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 07:42:32
Towed the neighbours Corsa D 1.0 back from a rip off RAC approved outfit.

They charged 78 quid and diagnosed timing chain had snapped.

Pulled the rocker cover and the chain is fine, however a lifter has failed, rocker has punched a hole in the cylinder head, fragments have jammed the exhaust cam, and the chain sprocket bolt has sheered.

There is no oil on the dipstick at all
Was that the cause of the failure.. or... the aftermath.  ;)

I would guess cause, its recently been serviced by a 'trusted' garage and the filler cap has one of the locking tabs broken and was a loose fit, loads of oil down the side of the block on no 3 cylinder.

When these run low on oil the followers pump down, release the rocker and it makes its way around the cam casing (or through it in this case)

I suspect the rocker has then locked the cam, sheared the cam shaft to sprocket bolt and the valves then mated with the pistons
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 December 2022, 12:40:32
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 22 December 2022, 11:05:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 December 2022, 10:35:47
Mark will have it rebuilt before lunch ;D

You're assuming he doesn't have a spare engine stashed in the shed  ;)

Sadly its the later A10XEP so harder to get  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 13:34:13
Well it will be an expensive lesson for the <insert current politically correct term>, not to regularly check oil.  Mind you, wouldnt the red pressure light have come on before the engine fully let go?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 December 2022, 14:39:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 13:34:13
Well it will be an expensive lesson for the <insert current politically correct term>, not to regularly check oil.  Mind you, wouldnt the red pressure light have come on before the engine fully let go?

Some people do like a pretty dashboard.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 14:43:21
Quote from: ronnyd on 22 December 2022, 14:39:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 13:34:13
Well it will be an expensive lesson for the <insert current politically correct term>, not to regularly check oil.  Mind you, wouldnt the red pressure light have come on before the engine fully let go?

Some people do like a pretty dashboard.  :D
I own a Jaguar. I'm used to it lit up like a Christmas Tree* ;D



(*before I changed the battery a couple of years back)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 December 2022, 21:20:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 13:34:13
Well it will be an expensive lesson for the <insert current politically correct term>, not to regularly check oil.  Mind you, wouldnt the red pressure light have come on before the engine fully let go?

If it's anything like the pressure sensor on the 1.2's they tend to fail regularly, often when you pull the electrical connector off the oil starts to drip out!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: speedy_ns on 23 December 2022, 15:21:28
I changed glow plugs on my 2.5DTI. 3 were dead, other 3 were half dead  ;D
Somehow I managed do pool out tiny brake vacuum hose in the process, which almost resulted with close encounter with city bus ::)
I also adjusted drivers door handle (plastic screw adjuster inside) which din't open the door always.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 December 2022, 15:59:50
Quote from: speedy_ns on 23 December 2022, 15:21:28
I changed glow plugs on my 2.5DTI. 3 were dead, other 3 were half dead  ;D
Somehow I managed do pool out tiny brake vacuum hose in the process, which almost resulted with close encounter with city bus ::)
I also adjusted drivers door handle (plastic screw adjuster inside) which din't open the door always.
My old 2.5TD (the earlier variant of the DTI that we didn't get in the UK) had 4 knackered glow plugs, god knows how it started.  Still, I timed it, it took 55mins to replace all 6 one lunch hour at work :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 December 2022, 21:30:14
Yeah, but you were a lot younger then.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 December 2022, 21:51:32
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 December 2022, 21:20:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 December 2022, 13:34:13
Well it will be an expensive lesson for the <insert current politically correct term>, not to regularly check oil.  Mind you, wouldnt the red pressure light have come on before the engine fully let go?

If it's anything like the pressure sensor on the 1.2's they tend to fail regularly, often when you pull the electrical connector off the oil starts to drip out!


It's the same sensor! Although it doesn't fail quite so badly or so often.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 December 2022, 15:56:56
Bought it a years insurance.

Was going to go monthly and pay the balance in April/May, but the incompetent eedjits claim to have set up the direct debit and taken the first instalment last week. Not according to my bank they haven't, so rather than suddenly finding myself without cover, it seemed to make sense to pay it in full now.

Apparently I will receive a refund of the first payment in a couple of weeks.

If they're that stupid, then I'll have a very nice Chinese ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 December 2022, 16:29:52
I do my insurances annually  for that reason,
it's 6 points if you find the bank or insurer made a mistake .
and i still check the bank to make sure the payment has gone ,NOT been refunded ,and check ALL the documents
they should give the 6 points to whoever made the mistake , then maybe people would do their job properly  :P

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 December 2022, 16:31:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 December 2022, 16:29:52
I do my insurances annually  for that reason,
it's 6 points if you find the bank or insurer made a mistake .
and i still check the bank to make sure the payment has gone ,NOT been refunded ,and check ALL the documents
they should give the 6 points to whoever made the mistake , then maybe people would do their job properly  :P
Good point well suggested ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 07 January 2023, 11:18:45
Managed to get another intake valve from my local engine recon place, £8 cash. Head assembled and refitted, cams timed up and locked with my new timing kit. Alternator, starter and engine mount fitted as well but stuck now as need thermostat, water pump, crank seals and a belt kit. Looks like a remote oil cooler, after an inline thermostat but not found one yet.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2023, 11:32:09
Booked it in for an MOT, absolutely no prep work or checks as fooked if I'm rolling around on the drive in this weather.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2023, 11:39:11
Wifey came home with a dipped beam bulb out last night. I took it to my local indie this morning and licked his arse because I hadn't booked and he does like an early dart on Saturday. Left it with him for a couple of hours. Got a phone call, went up, he'd done both because that's what should be done, £20.
I don't like admitting that I take a car to a garage just for bulbs, but there just isn't any room in there, and I'm well past working by feel on a wet, windy morning, for the sake of twenty quid.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: cam.in.head on 07 January 2023, 11:40:35
Quote from: countrywoman on 07 January 2023, 11:18:45
Managed to get another intake valve from my local engine recon place, £8 cash. Head assembled and refitted, cams timed up and locked with my new timing kit. Alternator, starter and engine mount fitted as well but stuck now as need thermostat, water pump, crank seals and a belt kit. Looks like a remote oil cooler, after an inline thermostat but not found one yet.

mine has an inline thermostat from a renault 5 i beleive. this just pushes into the top hose. has worked fine for last 5 years !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2023, 13:46:03
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2023, 11:39:11
Wifey came home with a dipped beam bulb out last night. I took it to my local indie this morning and licked his arse because I hadn't booked and he does like an early dart on Saturday. Left it with him for a couple of hours. Got a phone call, went up, he'd done both because that's what should be done, £20.
I don't like admitting that I take a car to a garage just for bulbs, but there just isn't any room in there, and I'm well past working by feel on a wet, windy morning, for the sake of twenty quid.

Plus he probably had to take the front bumper off to change the bulbs so it would have been silly not to have changed both!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 January 2023, 14:42:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2023, 13:46:03
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2023, 11:39:11
Wifey came home with a dipped beam bulb out last night. I took it to my local indie this morning and licked his arse because I hadn't booked and he does like an early dart on Saturday. Left it with him for a couple of hours. Got a phone call, went up, he'd done both because that's what should be done, £20.
I don't like admitting that I take a car to a garage just for bulbs, but there just isn't any room in there, and I'm well past working by feel on a wet, windy morning, for the sake of twenty quid.

Plus he probably had to take the front bumper off to change the bulbs so it would have been silly not to have changed both!  ;D
Remember the good old days when you just opened the bonnet and just reached in as everything was totally accessible
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 January 2023, 18:03:54
Quote from: cam.in.head on 07 January 2023, 11:40:35
Quote from: countrywoman on 07 January 2023, 11:18:45
Managed to get another intake valve from my local engine recon place, £8 cash. Head assembled and refitted, cams timed up and locked with my new timing kit. Alternator, starter and engine mount fitted as well but stuck now as need thermostat, water pump, crank seals and a belt kit. Looks like a remote oil cooler, after an inline thermostat but not found one yet.

mine has an inline thermostat from a renault 5 i beleive. this just pushes into the top hose. has worked fine for last 5 years !
I used to fit the Renault 5 stats in the top hose of astra G  1.6 top hoses because some bright spark at Vauxhall hid the stat BEHIND the cambelt  ::) a popular solution  :)
IIRC there was a choice of 82 , 88 amd 92 degree stats
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2023, 19:07:02
Quote from: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.
Never had you pegged as a drama queen...

You simply need to ensure that the headlights cannot switch on before you do anything (auto lights/follow me home lights etc - pulling the fuse is the easiest way) unplug the ballast resistors and leave them sit for a spell before pulling the bulb. You can use the time to remove the lamp assembly from the car.

No different to airbags, and they don't have stickers on them...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2023, 19:22:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2023, 19:07:02
Quote from: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.
Never had you pegged as a drama queen...

You simply need to ensure that the headlights cannot switch on before you do anything (auto lights/follow me home lights etc - pulling the fuse is the easiest way) unplug the ballast resistors and leave them sit for a spell before pulling the bulb. You can use the time to remove the lamp assembly from the car.

No different to airbags, and they don't have stickers on them...
Have you been watching the Beverley Hillbillies?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2023, 19:30:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2023, 19:22:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2023, 19:07:02
Quote from: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.
Never had you pegged as a drama queen...

You simply need to ensure that the headlights cannot switch on before you do anything (auto lights/follow me home lights etc - pulling the fuse is the easiest way) unplug the ballast resistors and leave them sit for a spell before pulling the bulb. You can use the time to remove the lamp assembly from the car.

No different to airbags, and they don't have stickers on them...
Have you been watching the Beverley Hillbillies?  ;D
Would it help?

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 January 2023, 19:45:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2023, 19:30:04
Quote from: STEMO on 07 January 2023, 19:22:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2023, 19:07:02
Quote from: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.
Never had you pegged as a drama queen...

You simply need to ensure that the headlights cannot switch on before you do anything (auto lights/follow me home lights etc - pulling the fuse is the easiest way) unplug the ballast resistors and leave them sit for a spell before pulling the bulb. You can use the time to remove the lamp assembly from the car.

No different to airbags, and they don't have stickers on them...
Have you been watching the Beverley Hillbillies?  ;D
Would it help?

 ;D
It would if you want to talk like a hillbilly  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 January 2023, 21:25:44
Sit for a spell and have some grits.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 January 2023, 11:26:36
Ordered a wiper motor and relay for my Omega .
I've not done any diagnosis yet but ordered anyway  :)
intermittent wipe has been too intermittent and sometimes not at all a couple of times over the last 2 days  :-\
then I turned OFF the wipers and they didn't park ,did the "top secret IT fix " (turn off, turn on)  :-X and the wipers did park  :)
so yes , i fired the part cannon  :o
but a few more bits of ye olde Vauxhall in the stores won't have much of an impact  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2023, 11:41:04
It hasn't had the VW mod done has it?

In the guides section  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 January 2023, 11:50:06
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 January 2023, 11:41:04
It hasn't had the VW mod done has it?

In the guides section  ;)
Thanks DG for the pointer  :)
as i say , I haven't investigated anything yet  :-[
other than how quickly a £10 relay and £18 motor can be delivered  :D
but will read the guide you speak of and prod some things with a lighty up stick later  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 06:54:21
Quote from: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.
So did your Omega, assuming it wasn't a poverty model.  Doesn't mean you cant change them, just use the sensible precautions Dr Gollum mentioned.

Can't remember if that era RRS has LED rears, if so, the same manual will probably tell you not to touch.  Hell, its a JLR product, the manual will tell you to take it to a dealer if it needs air in the tyres ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 07:56:33
The BBP passed its MOT this morning :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 January 2023, 08:24:08
Quote from: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.

Its just an adviosory for the HID as they have an approx 2500V DC strike voltage and a 110V AC run voltage.

Fill your boots on the rest of them, the HIDs are also not to risky as long as you are not looking to change them whilst they are on.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 January 2023, 10:44:05
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 09 January 2023, 08:24:08
Quote from: Rangie on 07 January 2023, 14:50:23
In my Range Rover handbook in the bulb section there's a warning in bold Danger of Death !  So I will not be attempting a change of any front bulbs.

Its just an adviosory for the HID as they have an approx 2500V DC strike voltage and a 110V AC run voltage.

Fill your boots on the rest of them, the HIDs are also not to risky as long as you are not looking to change them whilst they are on.....
.

I'll just leave it to my indie, haven't got the patience or inclination to mess around with something I can pay someone else to do, he knows far more about these vehicles than I could ever hope to .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 10:53:44
Quote from: Rangie on 09 January 2023, 10:44:05
haven't got the patience or inclination to mess around with something I can pay someone else to do
Ahhh, the benefits of a civil service pension ;D

:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 January 2023, 12:37:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 07:56:33
The BBP passed its MOT this morning :)
congrats on the pass  :)
all that prep work paid off  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 January 2023, 15:50:31
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 January 2023, 07:56:33
The BBP passed its MOT this morning :)

Nice one.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 09 January 2023, 16:12:32
Decided to deal with the random alarm going off on the Omega...removed the powersounder, cut it open, and pleased to see the pcb had not been contaminated. Took it to my local 'old school' electrical shop, who soldered two new battery packs on it (which I provided) in minutes (for £5 he has done a far better / neater job than I could ever do), glued it back together, sealed it and refitted. All good up to now.....hopefully get a peaceful nights sleep tonight.... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 January 2023, 18:10:45
Quote from: johnnydog on 09 January 2023, 16:12:32
Decided to deal with the random alarm going off on the Omega...removed the powersounder, cut it open, and pleased to see the pcb had not been contaminated. Took it to my local 'old school' electrical shop, who soldered two new battery packs on it (which I provided) in minutes (for £5 he has done a far better / neater job than I could ever do), glued it back together, sealed it and refitted. All good up to now.....hopefully get a peaceful nights sleep tonight.... :y
Surely there's easier ways to make a fire bomb  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 09 January 2023, 19:33:39
Well, 19 years into Omega ownership hasn't yet reduced any of them to ashes or moulten metal...! :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 January 2023, 20:11:41
Quote from: johnnydog on 09 January 2023, 19:33:39
Well, 19 years into Omega ownership hasn't yet reduced any of them to ashes or moulten metal...! :P
so you thought you'd try harder and put fresh explosives in the power sounder   :D

All joking aside, i did intend to put new batteries in my power sounder and re-connect it ,
i've just never got round to it  :-[

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 09 January 2023, 20:37:05
I guess that if they are replaced when the first tell tale signs start, and before they start to leak and damage the pcb, then theoretically they shouldn't cause a problem. As with any preventative maintenance....
It's when issues or possible failures are ignored then they manifest into much greater problems.
Upto now, I've always replaced the powersounder with a new unit, but as they are now ridiculously expensive (even if you can locate one) with their batteries probably now being a few years old, replacing the batteries in your existing one ith brand spankers seems the cheaper and most sensible way to go.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 January 2023, 22:32:12
Replaced the battery on the Omega with a new one from Tayna. Had to do it by the light of my phone because it was dark and I couldnt find my torch.  ::) :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:58:12
Made the wrong decision, and took the Chiltern Slug instead of driving into central London.

Good job, for once, it was late, else I would have missed it, and the next one was cancelled. But it was rammed harder than a tube train at rush hour.

Return journey was a 2 carriage DMU (Class 168 for the trainspotters), and equally rammed.  2 carriage trains on the mainline. Really, Chiltern?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:59:30
And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 January 2023, 13:56:08
Booked wifeys Subaru in for a service & MOT 13/02/22
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 January 2023, 15:46:30
Should be 2023 still on old time..😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 January 2023, 16:20:52
Treated the Omega to a new pair of Bosch wipers. Havent tried them yet, but hopefully they wont be shite.
The screeching on the old ones drove me to distraction.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 January 2023, 14:06:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:59:30
And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D

My Audi has traction control apparently. It flashes a little yellow light on the dash when the wheels are spinning, which is nice but I’d prefer it if it actually did something …… like stop the wheels from spinning.  ;D ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2023, 18:32:14
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 January 2023, 14:06:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:59:30
And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D

My Audi has traction control apparently. It flashes a little yellow light on the dash when the wheels are spinning, which is nice but I’d prefer it if it actually did something …… like stop the wheels from spinning.  ;D ::)
No, that's a driver responsibility :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 13 January 2023, 18:42:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 January 2023, 16:20:52
Treated the Omega to a new pair of Bosch wipers. Havent tried them yet, but hopefully they wont be shite.
The screeching on the old ones drove me to distraction.

Bosch are the only ones I'll buy,the rest are crap
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2023, 18:46:21
I stick to Bosch.  I did have issues with the Aerotwins on the Silver Bullet - the passenger one always snapped and went floppy when it was cold.  But I drove that "like a cock" according to Darth Loo-knee ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 January 2023, 18:47:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 January 2023, 18:32:14
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 January 2023, 14:06:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2023, 18:59:30
And in the resulting frustration when I got back in the car to drive home from the station, took some tread off my shiny new expensive Michelins ;D

My Audi has traction control apparently. It flashes a little yellow light on the dash when the wheels are spinning, which is nice but I’d prefer it if it actually did something …… like stop the wheels from spinning.  ;D ::)
No, that's a driver responsibility :)

Ahh, nothing I can fix then.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 January 2023, 19:39:01
Tried out the new Bosch wipers last night and they were smooth as silk and quiet as a church on monday night.
Sanity restored to the Omega driving experience. :)
Now if I could just track down the really annoying knocking over ripples in the road I would be a very happy man.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 13 January 2023, 20:23:46
Went to fit the new thermostat, pin that fits in housing much bigger in dia so had to order a new housing/stat unit. coming on Mon. New water pump has a much better impeller than the old one, managed to get all but one nuts of exhaust studs and refit them. Last one snapped like a rotten twig but found a new one that is spot on in my fastener rack. Fitted the new front oil seal, what a bar steward.   Held up a bit now till I get the oil cooler sorted 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 January 2023, 20:32:35
Drained some water out the zafira and put some coolant in, which means I can drive it when the temperature is below zero now, which is nice.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2023, 20:47:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 January 2023, 20:32:35
Drained some water out the zafira and put some coolant in, which means I can drive it when the temperature is below zero now, which is nice.  :D

Surely it means you don't have to drive it when it's below zero? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 21:01:21
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2023, 20:47:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 January 2023, 20:32:35
Drained some water out the zafira and put some coolant in, which means I can drive it when the temperature is below zero now, which is nice.  :D

Surely it means you don't have to drive it when it's below zero? ;)
with Zafiras ,anything bellow +42 degrees centigrade ideally  in the UK  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 21:30:31
Started the Mv6 this morning been left for 1 month started within 5 seconds with my lithium power pack costing £67. The battery had 2 volts so could power nothing at all. It really is a shock to see these little devices starting big 3.2 let engines easily. The unit had 97% charge even  after it started it👀👀 it would be called black magic if it was 20 odd years ago😂 can I say that now? Can I say gollywog? 'dangle berries' I’m off.🤣😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 22:29:14
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 21:30:31
Started the Mv6 this morning been left for 1 month started within 5 seconds with my lithium power pack costing £67. The battery had 2 volts so could power nothing at all. It really is a shock to see these little devices starting big 3.2 let engines easily. The unit had 97% charge even  after it started it👀👀 it would be called black magic if it was 20 odd years ago😂 can I say that now? Can I say gollywog? 'dangle berries' I’m off.🤣😂
Sainsbury's still sell  black magic (https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/black-magic-dark-chocolate-box-348g) and the're woke as ****  ;)
but you are going down for a 10 stretch for the g**lyw*g comment  :o   ;D   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 22:35:21
 Where’s Mam??  Ahh she’s run away with a black man……. Holy shit that was said regularly down our way, god only knows what trouble you would get into now for that, life maybe? Ahh what’s that now about ten years? 😱
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 22:49:09
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 22:35:21
Where’s Mam??  Ahh she’s run away with a black man……. Holy shit that was said regularly down our way, god only knows what trouble you would get into now for that, life maybe? Ahh what’s that now about ten years? 😱
another 10 year sentence  :(
or you could accept a £200 fine and an Opti "woke training course"  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 22:51:35
🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 January 2023, 22:51:39
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2023, 20:47:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 January 2023, 20:32:35
Drained some water out the zafira and put some coolant in, which means I can drive it when the temperature is below zero now, which is nice.  :D

Surely it means you don't have to drive it when it's below zero? ;)

To be fair, it seemed fine with the mix of tap water, engine flush and oil scum from the leaking oil cooler that was in there before  ;). I just thought I'd give it a treat.

It's all got to come out soon anyway for the new water pump and timing belt to be fitted.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 22:52:17
And lets face it Rae ,Dolly probably wouldn't wait 20 years for you  :P
just pay the fine and do the course  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 22:56:03
What you on about you knob? I ain’t done nothing👀. I’m fkg innocent 😱😱🤣😂👍😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 22:56:54
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 January 2023, 22:51:39
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2023, 20:47:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 January 2023, 20:32:35
Drained some water out the zafira and put some coolant in, which means I can drive it when the temperature is below zero now, which is nice.  :D

Surely it means you don't have to drive it when it's below zero? ;)

To be fair, it seemed fine with the mix of tap water, engine flush and oil scum from the leaking oil cooler that was in there before  ;). I just thought I'd give it a treat.

It's all got to come out soon anyway for the new water pump and timing belt to be fitted.
I've got my winter snow and ice tyres fitted to my Omega , so it's unlikely to drop bellow plus 10 degrees any time soon  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 22:59:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 22:56:03
What you on about you knob? I ain’t done nothing👀. I’m fkg innocent 😱😱🤣😂👍😎
plausible deniability  ;D
it's a god job no one can read these posts on the internet  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 23:00:44
Just had my proper snow tyres taken off the wheels and had the wheels done for the Evo .. I’ll probably fit them next week just in case as it’s not my daily driver anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 23:02:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 22:59:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 22:56:03
What you on about you knob? I ain’t done nothing👀. I’m fkg innocent 😱😱🤣😂👍😎
plausible deniability  ;D
it's a god job no one can read these posts on the internet  :P
         Good job we’re builders,  and that’s about the best we get spoken to anyway🤣🤣😂👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 23:06:25
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 23:02:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 13 January 2023, 22:59:22
Quote from: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 22:56:03
What you on about you knob? I ain’t done nothing👀. I’m fkg innocent 😱😱🤣😂👍😎
plausible deniability  ;D
it's a god job no one can read these posts on the internet  :P
         Good job we’re builders,  and that’s about the best we get spoken to anyway🤣🤣😂👍
well being builders ,anything WE say about anything  ...
we can just point out  "it was only an estimate" it's not legally binding  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 January 2023, 23:48:36
Well now that we can see what’s under it………..😵‍💫🤭😂😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 15 January 2023, 10:54:46
Just bought a stainless oil cooler from a Vectra 2.5 v6 for the Omega engine off the bay, £146 !!!! But how often do you see one?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 15 January 2023, 12:47:18
Dry and bright here so removed filthy mats and vacuumed all the crud that was under 'em. then it started to rain,  ::) Thankfully very brief so carried on and cleaned mats. All ok except drivers which is very stained. Why the hell did i get LIGHT grey ones.  ::) Quite nice and bracing out this morning.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2023, 16:26:54
Checked and topped up fluids on both. Removed o/s headlight from Omega. Will take it to work tonight and polish the lens and fit a new HID bulb.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2023, 17:18:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 January 2023, 16:26:54
Checked and topped up fluids on both. Removed o/s headlight from Omega. Will take it to work tonight and polish the lens and fit a new HID bulb.
I topped up her screen wash with as much -20C as I could get in, seeing as what's in there was 50:50 mix from -10C stuff (I thought it was -20C stuff), as its gonna get a bit nippy this week.


Also did all the other fluid levels on hers, managed to get my fingers in the right place to disable the stupid stop-start wank, fitted the OS side cargo net, and finally found the missing passenger compartment fusebox I'm struggle to find where the manual said it was (because it was on the other side)


Not touched mine at all ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 January 2023, 19:59:50
Not touched my Omega for ages except to jumpstart it after a month. It’s indestructible 😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 15 January 2023, 20:19:04
Removed the side indicator repeater on the 530D, tested the feed to it, attempted to dry the sealed LED unit to revive it. No good, ordered a new one (Mine has the park assist sensor in it so typically the unit with the hole in the housing for this is three times more expensive than the standard one :( ) Ordered new genuine unit, once fitted I think a session with a dremel on the old unit will follow to see if a repair can be made  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2023, 07:33:20
Pulled the head off the Neighbours sons boyfriends 1.0 Corsa.

Its been worked on before and clealry not well, sealant insetad of gasket on the water pump, sealant all around the timing cover, broken drain tap on the rad.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2023, 18:05:13
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2023, 07:33:20
sons boyfriends
Now I dont mean to stereotype, but that ususally always means the car is utterly fooked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 18:23:36
Drove the RR to Peterborough & bought SWMBO a new MX5 for her birthday, she's always wanted one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2023, 18:29:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2023, 18:05:13
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2023, 07:33:20
sons boyfriends
Now I dont mean to stereotype, but that ususally always means the car is utterly fooked.
No need to stereotype. Judging by the guys in my team at work, anything owned by a Gen Z'er will be "utterly fooked". ::)

I do try to instil the need for basic maintenance, or even checking things like tyre pressures, but to no avail.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 January 2023, 18:33:40
I have at last got my son to check his tyre pressures, and possibly fluids every couple of weeks or so.
He is 38.  ;D
I was helping my Dad bleed brakes when I was 10 years old. And when I broke the gearbox on my first car (Viva) he said " theres a spare gearbox in the garden and spanners in the shed, you will work it out."  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 16 January 2023, 18:46:59
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 January 2023, 14:06:06
....

My Audi has traction control apparently. It flashes a little yellow light on the dash when the wheels are spinning,  ....

I have the same problem in my 84bhp turbo'd Smart For2!  ::) But only ever at one particular junction when wet!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2023, 19:17:51
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2023, 18:29:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2023, 18:05:13
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2023, 07:33:20
sons boyfriends
Now I dont mean to stereotype, but that ususally always means the car is utterly fooked.
No need to stereotype. Judging by the guys in my team at work, anything owned by a Gen Z'er will be "utterly fooked". ::)

I do try to instil the need for basic maintenance, or even checking things like tyre pressures, but to no avail.
Yes, now you mention it....



My bestie mate's neighbours son got a brand spanker Beemer on some lease scheme, but kept driving it with a dash full of warning lights until it expired when it was about 18 months old.  AA towed it back and dumped it on the verge outside the house, and that was where it remained because, being a millennial, he was unable to pick up a phone and talk to a garage, and there were no apps for "I've Donald ducked my car".  2.5yrs later when the 4yr lease finished, it was towed away by lease company who fined the lad heavily for the state it was in - non runner, 4 flat tyres, trees growing out of the scuttle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 January 2023, 20:50:05
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 18:23:36
Drove the RR to Peterborough & bought SWMBO a new MX5 for her birthday, she's always wanted one.
New new or used new? Don't tell me you bought some VAT Mick?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 21:34:00
Quote from: STEMO on 16 January 2023, 20:50:05
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 18:23:36
Drove the RR to Peterborough & bought SWMBO a new MX5 for her birthday, she's always wanted one.
New new or used new? Don't tell me you bought some VAT Mick?
.

New new Steve, had a moment of weakness..😆
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 January 2023, 22:04:12
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 21:34:00
Quote from: STEMO on 16 January 2023, 20:50:05
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 18:23:36
Drove the RR to Peterborough & bought SWMBO a new MX5 for her birthday, she's always wanted one.
New new or used new? Don't tell me you bought some VAT Mick?
.

New new Steve, had a moment of weakness..😆
I'm sure the Government will spend that VAT wisely  :)
oh wait  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 January 2023, 22:15:01
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 21:34:00
Quote from: STEMO on 16 January 2023, 20:50:05
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 18:23:36
Drove the RR to Peterborough & bought SWMBO a new MX5 for her birthday, she's always wanted one.
New new or used new? Don't tell me you bought some VAT Mick?
.

New new Steve, had a moment of weakness..😆
Pick a fight with her and cancel the order, you know it makes sense   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
Quote from: STEMO on 16 January 2023, 22:15:01
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 21:34:00
Quote from: STEMO on 16 January 2023, 20:50:05
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 18:23:36
Drove the RR to Peterborough & bought SWMBO a new MX5 for her birthday, she's always wanted one.
New new or used new? Don't tell me you bought some VAT Mick?
.

New new Steve, had a moment of weakness..😆
Pick a fight with her and cancel the order, you know it makes sense   ;D
.


It's taken months to convince her to spend some cash on a vehicle she's always hankered after, we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers since her cousin died, now it's all over going to get back to enjoying ourselves.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 January 2023, 01:26:57
Good on you, enjoy it while you can mate👍👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2023, 08:05:17
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 January 2023, 18:29:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2023, 18:05:13
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 16 January 2023, 07:33:20
sons boyfriends
Now I dont mean to stereotype, but that ususally always means the car is utterly fooked.
No need to stereotype. Judging by the guys in my team at work, anything owned by a Gen Z'er will be "utterly fooked". ::)

I do try to instil the need for basic maintenance, or even checking things like tyre pressures, but to no avail.

Its been 'serviced' by a trusted garage, given what I am finding the trust is not warranted, sealent everywhere, they didn't even bother with a gasket on the water pump, screwdriver shaped hole in a coolant pipe, rad drain tap with a bolt in it because they snapped the plastic, the list goes on....

It is filthy, massive dent in one of the sills, inside looks like a council tip.

But its 'only' done 60k miles and is probably worth a few k
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 08:07:53
Quote from: Raeturbo on 17 January 2023, 01:26:57
Good on you, enjoy it while you can mate👍👍


Thanks buddy, she's had a rough few years younger brother died in Egypt in 2019 and it took us 4 months to get his body back ( long story) then her cousin in 2020 & her elder brother has cancer & dementia, she has files upon files of paperwork regarding the deaths so it has been quite stressful, so going on a cruise in 10 days time & hopefully her new car when we return, 3 car family again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2023, 08:12:14
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
It's taken months to convince her to spend some cash on a vehicle she's always hankered after, we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers since her cousin died, now it's all over going to get back to enjoying ourselves.

Absolutely the right thing to do

Some years ago we came to the conclusion we have enough money to get what we wanted and so we bought the F-Type, best thing we did  :y

We know we will lose money on it but it brings a smile to your face
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 08:41:25
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2023, 08:12:14
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
It's taken months to convince her to spend some cash on a vehicle she's always hankered after, we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers since her cousin died, now it's all over going to get back to enjoying ourselves.

Absolutely the right thing to do

Some years ago we came to the conclusion we have enough money to get what we wanted and so we bought the F-Type, best thing we did  :y

We know we will lose money on it but it brings a smile to your face
.

I think she felt guilty about the inheritance but friends & myself have convinced her as you say life is for living , none of us are immortal.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 January 2023, 11:22:51
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 08:41:25
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2023, 08:12:14
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
It's taken months to convince her to spend some cash on a vehicle she's always hankered after, we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers since her cousin died, now it's all over going to get back to enjoying ourselves.

Absolutely the right thing to do

Some years ago we came to the conclusion we have enough money to get what we wanted and so we bought the F-Type, best thing we did  :y

We know we will lose money on it but it brings a smile to your face
.

I think she felt guilty about the inheritance but friends & myself have convinced her as you say life is for living , none of us are immortal.
You're all mad. I think a trip to Barnsley and a lesson in economics is well overdue  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 17 January 2023, 12:37:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
My Mum died over two years ago. The bungalow she lived in was only part owned by her. The rest was in my late cousins estate, as he was killed in a motor bike accident some years ago. The estate is now being administered by two trustees, one of whom is a solicitor. Trying to get the lazy sods to do anything regarding the sale of the property has been a total pain. Finally went on the market last week. Hoo farkin ray.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 January 2023, 13:22:45
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 17 January 2023, 08:12:14
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
It's taken months to convince her to spend some cash on a vehicle she's always hankered after, we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers since her cousin died, now it's all over going to get back to enjoying ourselves.

Absolutely the right thing to do

Some years ago we came to the conclusion we have enough money to get what we wanted and so we bought the F-Type, best thing we did  :y

We know we will lose money on it but it brings a smile to your face

Never owned an F-Type.....would love to though. :)

However Duckworth Jaguar were stupid enough to allow me a 24 hour test drive in both a 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive 5.0 SC V8.

I feel safer in the 4 WD version with 550 BHP on tap.

The noise they made is like the end of the world..... >:D >:D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 January 2023, 15:07:06
Quote from: VXL V6 on 15 January 2023, 20:19:04
Removed the side indicator repeater on the 530D, tested the feed to it, attempted to dry the sealed LED unit to revive it. No good, ordered a new one (Mine has the park assist sensor in it so typically the unit with the hole in the housing for this is three times more expensive than the standard one :( ) Ordered new genuine unit, once fitted I think a session with a dremel on the old unit will follow to see if a repair can be made  :-\

New unit fitted. No longer a 'stereotypical' BMW driver  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 17:05:44
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
.

Got to say when the whole saga started I was quite impressed with the Solicitor, but once money started to flow into the account things started to slow down, my missus being very polite just put up with the excuses for the delays eventually I got through to her that things must be brought to a conclusion.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2023, 17:21:13
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
Sorry to hear that, if you hadn't previously mentioned it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 18:29:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2023, 17:21:13
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
Sorry to hear that, if you hadn't previously mentioned it.

Thanks Al.  :y  They both went within a few months of each other, Dad went first and my Mum died last week.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 January 2023, 18:56:08
Hope everything goes ok for you, especially after all the crap you’ve had lately👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 January 2023, 19:24:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
Good God! With that and your health, I think 2022 should be erased from your memory. Jeeeeeez.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 17 January 2023, 20:05:49
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
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I had to do that for my late mothers estate. I did the probate myself with excellent help from the probate service over the phone
Applied and granted within six weeks

Now the estate agents dealing with the property, that was a completly differant scenario althogther
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 20:22:50
Yes good luck with it , sorry about your loss but hopefully will be straightforward with being your parents, with my wife's cousin all kinds of " skeletons" came out of the cupboard to complicate things.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 21:25:29
Quote from: STEMO on 17 January 2023, 19:24:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
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I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
Good God! With that and your health, I think 2022 should be erased from your memory. Jeeeeeez.

Sometimes in life we get dealt a bad hand, it would seem that 2022 was my turn.  :(
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts.  :y  I’m going down the DIY Probate route so cheers for the info Keith.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 21:45:24
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 21:25:29
Quote from: STEMO on 17 January 2023, 19:24:15
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
………..
I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D
Good God! With that and your health, I think 2022 should be erased from your memory. Jeeeeeez.

Sometimes in life we get dealt a bad hand, it would seem that 2022 was my turn.  :(
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts.  :y  I’m going down the DIY Probate route so cheers for the info Keith.  :y

I did this when my Mum passed away a few years ago and found it to be relatively straight forward.

It helped that my Mum was a meticulous record keeper.  :y   I don't take after her.  ;D

Sorry for your loss and hope you don't mind filling out forms...  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 January 2023, 13:38:22
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 18:29:14
They both went within a few months of each other, Dad went first and my Mum died last week.
I suppose thats the way to do it, but its still shitty news  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 18 January 2023, 14:44:13
Opened the parcel with the oil cooler in it, 10 out of 10 for good packaging. Looks fine, no dents and the bit of oil that came out in the wrapping looks okay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 January 2023, 14:50:15
Crack on with it then. Were waiting with baited breath to see video of the old car with the V6 burbling away under the bonnet.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2023, 15:55:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D

Definitly do it yourself, not hard and you don't need solicitors  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 17:59:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2023, 15:55:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D

Definitly do it yourself, not hard and you don't need solicitors  :y

Actually, you do need a solicitor to notarise the paperwork and get you to swear on the bible (other religious texts are available ) that you haven't told any porkies about the value of the estate.  ::)

When I did it, it took about 10 minutes and cost £10!  :y  I expect they charge £100 these days.  :-\  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 18 January 2023, 18:03:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 17:59:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2023, 15:55:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D

Definitly do it yourself, not hard and you don't need solicitors  :y

Actually, you do need a solicitor to notarise the paperwork and get you to swear on the bible (other religious texts are available ) that you haven't told any porkies about the value of the estate.  ::)

When I did it, it took about 10 minutes and cost £10!  :y  I expect they charge £100 these days.  :-\  ::)

You just make the declaration online these days, dead easy.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 18:24:34
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 January 2023, 18:03:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 17:59:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2023, 15:55:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D

Definitly do it yourself, not hard and you don't need solicitors  :y

Actually, you do need a solicitor to notarise the paperwork and get you to swear on the bible (other religious texts are available ) that you haven't told any porkies about the value of the estate.  ::)

When I did it, it took about 10 minutes and cost £10!  :y  I expect they charge £100 these days.  :-\  ::)

You just make the declaration online these days, dead easy.

Ah OK, I didn't know that.  :y

I sent off a wad of paperwork not far off the size of the phone book!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 18 January 2023, 18:54:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 18:24:34
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 January 2023, 18:03:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 17:59:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2023, 15:55:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D

Definitly do it yourself, not hard and you don't need solicitors  :y

Actually, you do need a solicitor to notarise the paperwork and get you to swear on the bible (other religious texts are available ) that you haven't told any porkies about the value of the estate.  ::)

When I did it, it took about 10 minutes and cost £10!  :y  I expect they charge £100 these days.  :-\  ::)

You just make the declaration online these days, dead easy.

Ah OK, I didn't know that.  :y

I sent off a wad of paperwork not far off the size of the phone book!  ::)
TBF, the size of the last phone book we had delivered was more like a pamphlet.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 19:40:37
Quote from: ronnyd on 18 January 2023, 18:54:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 18:24:34
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 January 2023, 18:03:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 17:59:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2023, 15:55:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D

Definitly do it yourself, not hard and you don't need solicitors  :y

Actually, you do need a solicitor to notarise the paperwork and get you to swear on the bible (other religious texts are available ) that you haven't told any porkies about the value of the estate.  ::)

When I did it, it took about 10 minutes and cost £10!  :y  I expect they charge £100 these days.  :-\  ::)

You just make the declaration online these days, dead easy.

Ah OK, I didn't know that.  :y

I sent off a wad of paperwork not far off the size of the phone book!  ::)
TBF, the size of the last phone book we had delivered was more like a pamphlet.  :)

OK fair does and you've told me a million times not to exaggerate Ronny!  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 18 January 2023, 19:44:25
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 19:40:37
Quote from: ronnyd on 18 January 2023, 18:54:32
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 18:24:34
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 January 2023, 18:03:12
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2023, 17:59:07
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 18 January 2023, 15:55:30
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2023, 15:53:08
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 11:46:30
Quote from: Rangie on 16 January 2023, 22:47:23
we've had two years of dealing with solicitors & estate agents plus pain in the arse housebuyers

I feel your pain Mick, as I've been dealing with estate agents and solicitors for the last couple of years and the levels of incompetence is staggering.  :o  ::)

Useless solicitors especially!  >:(
.

Solicitors not only incompetent but complete liars, both house sales were completed around August the 4th 2022 wifey only received her inheritance on November the 21st, they were stringing her along with insurance  & inheritance tax nonsense while sitting on a pot of cash , in the end I accompanied her on a visit to the Solicitors and insisted the money be in our account within 48 hours   ( very politely for me.) But it should never have to come to that

I’m just about to start a probate application as I’ve just lost both of my parents. Wish me luck.  ;D

Definitly do it yourself, not hard and you don't need solicitors  :y

Actually, you do need a solicitor to notarise the paperwork and get you to swear on the bible (other religious texts are available ) that you haven't told any porkies about the value of the estate.  ::)

When I did it, it took about 10 minutes and cost £10!  :y  I expect they charge £100 these days.  :-\  ::)

You just make the declaration online these days, dead easy.

Ah OK, I didn't know that.  :y

I sent off a wad of paperwork not far off the size of the phone book!  ::)
TBF, the size of the last phone book we had delivered was more like a pamphlet.  :)

OK fair does and you've told me a million times not to exaggerate Ronny!  :P
;D ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 January 2023, 22:50:20
And whatever you do, don't die in Scotland with an English will.

Took my Stepmother almost 15 months to sort Dads will out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 19 January 2023, 08:49:09
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
....
 as I’ve just lost both of my parents.  ...

Sorry to hear that Allan ...  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 January 2023, 14:24:33
Quote from: Andy B on 19 January 2023, 08:49:09
Quote from: YZ250 on 17 January 2023, 16:09:19
....
 as I’ve just lost both of my parents.  ...

Sorry to hear that Allan ...  :(

Thanks Andy.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 19 January 2023, 17:31:21
Back to cars.  :)  Thought that I hadn’t been out in mine for a while so, even though it started fine, I stuck some electrickery in it. Then I remembered that it had a run on Monday so I’m going senile.  ::)  Stuck some screen wash in it and topped that up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 19:12:18
Bought another one.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 January 2023, 19:21:57
French🤣🤣🤣??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 January 2023, 19:35:39
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 19:12:18
Bought another one.  :-X
Diesel, 60mpg, for work.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 January 2023, 19:41:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 19:12:18
Bought another one.  :-X

Sacre bleu!  :o 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 20:55:59
French - yes and no.
Petrol not diesel.
60 mpg - at least.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 January 2023, 21:12:07
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 20:55:59
French - yes and no.
Petrol not diesel.
60 mpg - at least.  :)
If it's French , the "60 MPG" quoted is not a true MPG figure  ;)
the recovery truck it's being moved on also requires fuel ,and should be included in the MPG calculations  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 January 2023, 23:10:13
Ooo la la it's a Peugeot Citroen Aygo!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 23:19:46
Thank you wise sir. Ive heard nothing but good things about them, so hopefully wont be constantly pulling the engine apart like I did with Pierre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 January 2023, 00:25:27
🙏🙏🙏🤣👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 07:45:04
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉
Why on earth would you be looking at C1's or 107's for under a grand?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:00:11
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉
.

They are great little cars , a friend of mine bought a new Aygo a few years ago and to me to Bolton in it to pick up a Hyundai I'd bought of eBay I was really impressed with the performance of the little engine , he only traded it in last year for a new Honda Civic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:05:08
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:00:11
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉
.

They are great little cars , a friend of mine bought a new Aygo a few years ago and to me to Bolton in it to pick up a Hyundai I'd bought of eBay I was really impressed with the performance of the little engine.
When are you picking up the MX5, Mick?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:15:34
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:05:08
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:00:11
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉
.

They are great little cars , a friend of mine bought a new Aygo a few years ago and to me to Bolton in it to pick up a Hyundai I'd bought of eBay I was really impressed with the performance of the little engine.
When are you picking up the MX5, Mick?
.

Should be all ready to collect by the 18th of February Steve.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:17:46
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:15:34
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:05:08
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:00:11
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉
.

They are great little cars , a friend of mine bought a new Aygo a few years ago and to me to Bolton in it to pick up a Hyundai I'd bought of eBay I was really impressed with the performance of the little engine.
When are you picking up the MX5, Mick?
.

Should be all ready to collect by the 18th of February Steve.
Wow, that's quick. Compared to the five years Opti has to wait for his BMW  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:21:48
We have decided to use her Easter holiday to finally go and have a look around for a car for wifey. I've been putting it off long enough, and she likes to see cars in the flesh rather than looking at them online. I reckon £20,000 is about our limit and I think (know) we'll get £6K for her astra.
I'm not looking forward to it, she faffs around.......a lot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:23:56
We could have had it immediately but wanted it closer to her birthday plus we are away for a week from the 27th of this month.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:32:23
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:21:48
We have decided to use her Easter holiday to finally go and have a look around for a car for wifey. I've been putting it off long enough, and she likes to see cars in the flesh rather than looking at them online. I reckon £20,000 is about our limit and I think (know) we'll get £6K for her astra.
I'm not looking forward to it, she faffs around.......a lot.
.

We went for the " range topping" 2.0 Homura just under £35,000 crazy money I know but that's the price of motors now, our neighbour has just bought a Focus for £30,000 ! Looks absolutely basic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:42:34
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:32:23
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:21:48
We have decided to use her Easter holiday to finally go and have a look around for a car for wifey. I've been putting it off long enough, and she likes to see cars in the flesh rather than looking at them online. I reckon £20,000 is about our limit and I think (know) we'll get £6K for her astra.
I'm not looking forward to it, she faffs around.......a lot.
.

We went for the " range topping" 2.0 Homura just under £35,000 crazy money I know but that's the price of motors now, our neighbour has just bought a Focus for £30,000 ! Looks absolutely basic.
If you've got it, flaunt it  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 January 2023, 09:00:38
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 07:45:04
Why on earth would you be looking at C1's or 107's for under a grand?  :-\

The Zafira is going imminently (7 seat Disco renders it redundant) meaning we have 2x diesel cars in the house so I had been looking at something petrol and small and cheap to do the school run, park in the minuscule parking spaces up town and to leave in the station car park with all the lunatics on the odd occasion I have to take the train.

Given that tax and insurance combined on one of these is about £12 pcm I figured it would be self funding given the Disco's thirst around town.

Also, it'll mean there's space on the drive, can't be having that!  ;D   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 09:09:59
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:42:34
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:32:23
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:21:48
We have decided to use her Easter holiday to finally go and have a look around for a car for wifey. I've been putting it off long enough, and she likes to see cars in the flesh rather than looking at them online. I reckon £20,000 is about our limit and I think (know) we'll get £6K for her astra.
I'm not looking forward to it, she faffs around.......a lot.
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We went for the " range topping" 2.0 Homura just under £35,000 crazy money I know but that's the price of motors now, our neighbour has just bought a Focus for £30,000 ! Looks absolutely basic.
If you've got it, flaunt it  ;D
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Ha ha, nothing to do with flaunting it typical woman " I like the colour of that one" ( red metallic) 😂 not interested in performance figures or anything .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 January 2023, 15:02:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉

I know a few people with them. They fall into the categorys of either not knowing how to open the bonnet / get them serviced or not caring, so if you've found one that has been looked after, well done!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:25:59
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 09:09:59
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:42:34
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:32:23
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:21:48
We have decided to use her Easter holiday to finally go and have a look around for a car for wifey. I've been putting it off long enough, and she likes to see cars in the flesh rather than looking at them online. I reckon £20,000 is about our limit and I think (know) we'll get £6K for her astra.
I'm not looking forward to it, she faffs around.......a lot.
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We went for the " range topping" 2.0 Homura just under £35,000 crazy money I know but that's the price of motors now, our neighbour has just bought a Focus for £30,000 ! Looks absolutely basic.
If you've got it, flaunt it  ;D
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Ha ha, nothing to do with flaunting it typical woman " I like the colour of that one" ( red metallic) 😂 not interested in performance figures or anything .


https://youtu.be/-u1zT1sFtcs (https://youtu.be/-u1zT1sFtcs)


This one?

Is it a coupe?.....I thought all MX5 were soft tops.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:36:29
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:17:46
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:15:34
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 08:05:08
Quote from: Rangie on 20 January 2023, 08:00:11
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2023, 23:15:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2023, 22:24:14
French badged, but Toyota stamped all over the engine parts.  ;)
998cc engine. Ive had motorbikes with bigger engines.  ;D
£20 a year road tax.
MOT two days ago. Passed with no advisories.
84000 miles on the clock.
ULEZ exempt.
Had to spend a grand on it though.  :D

Good choice! I rather like these. Most of the ones I've seen under a grand have been total sheds. That sounds like a goodun though. And much less to go wrong than with dear Pierre 😉
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They are great little cars , a friend of mine bought a new Aygo a few years ago and to me to Bolton in it to pick up a Hyundai I'd bought of eBay I was really impressed with the performance of the little engine.
When are you picking up the MX5, Mick?
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Should be all ready to collect by the 18th of February Steve.
Wow, that's quick. Compared to the five years Opti has to wait for his BMW  ;D

May 19th 2022.....so 8 months.

It's crazy. They offered me a a new 240i registered late 2022 with delivery miles (less than 100) miles available for immediate delivery.

The catch?

It is the old model with Idrive 7 rather than the Idrive 8 of the car I have ordered. They also want an additional £4400. :o :o

No thanks, I'll wait. :)

 

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:41:51
....and it was presented in Thundernight purple which has a whiff of the nancy boy about it. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2023, 17:55:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:41:51
....and it was presented in Thundernight purple which has a whiff of the nancy boy about it. :D

Shame you were taken in by Uncle STEMO's piss taking and changed the colour.  :-\

I heard that the Thundernight Purple cars are the ones that hold their value the best as all the drug dealers want them.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 18:01:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2023, 17:55:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:41:51
....and it was presented in Thundernight purple which has a whiff of the nancy boy about it. :D

Shame you were taken in by Uncle STEMO's piss taking and changed the colour.  :-\

I heard that the Thundernight Purple cars are the ones that hold their value the best as all the drug dealers want them.  :)
I think Opti must have been on drugs when he ordered it. Thunder night purple indeed  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 18:38:36
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 18:01:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2023, 17:55:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:41:51
....and it was presented in Thundernight purple which has a whiff of the nancy boy about it. :D

Shame you were taken in by Uncle STEMO's piss taking and changed the colour.  :-\

I heard that the Thundernight Purple cars are the ones that hold their value the best as all the drug dealers want them.  :)
I think Opti must have been on drugs when he ordered it. Thunder night purple indeed  ;D

The colour was provisional. Just something to complete the order. Now Portimao blue unless I change it again. :)

There is also Brooklyn Grey, a colour very similar to just about every Austin ever produced in the 1950's. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2023, 18:44:52
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 18:01:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2023, 17:55:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:41:51
....and it was presented in Thundernight purple which has a whiff of the nancy boy about it. :D

Shame you were taken in by Uncle STEMO's piss taking and changed the colour.  :-\

I heard that the Thundernight Purple cars are the ones that hold their value the best as all the drug dealers want them.  :)
I think Opti must have been on drugs when he ordered it. Bell End Purple indeed  ;D

Fixed that for you Uncle STEMO!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2023, 18:46:41
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 18:38:36
Quote from: STEMO on 20 January 2023, 18:01:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2023, 17:55:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 January 2023, 15:41:51
....and it was presented in Thundernight purple which has a whiff of the nancy boy about it. :D

Shame you were taken in by Uncle STEMO's piss taking and changed the colour.  :-\

I heard that the Thundernight Purple cars are the ones that hold their value the best as all the drug dealers want them.  :)
I think Opti must have been on drugs when he ordered it. Thunder night purple indeed  ;D

The colour was provisional. Just something to complete the order. Now Portimao blue unless I change it again. :)

There is also Brooklyn Grey, a colour very similar to just about every Austin ever produced in the 1950's. ::)

Seeing as every other house is painted grey these days, you'd blend in with the surroundings OK.  ::)   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2023, 10:38:03
Driven a fair few Aygo's, and quite liked them.  Obviously, they were all hire cars, so are the world's fastest car.  Nothing, aside from the slightly cramped interior, to dislike about them. That said, nothing to really love about them*.  Its a tool to get you and 1 passenger somewhere.

No idea on reliability, but lacking french electrics should be a positive.



*Ignoring the hire car factor, and the fact I always have run in under powered cars on bicycle tyres
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 January 2023, 11:45:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 January 2023, 10:38:03
Driven a fair few Aygo's, and quite liked them.  Obviously, they were all hire cars, so are the world's fastest car.  Nothing, aside from the slightly cramped interior, to dislike about them. That said, nothing to really love about them*.  Its a tool to get you and 1 passenger somewhere.




That has always been Toyota's business model. It used to be Mercedes and VW's before they fell for their own marketing bullshit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 January 2023, 14:37:07
And it getting me from  A (home) to B (work) is exactly the job I bought it for. Ive yet to find anyone who has much bad to say about them which should be a good sign. Apparently they all use a bit of oil, but apart from that not too much to go wrong - I hope.
I have my other two cars for comfort / toys / speed / handling etc.
This deliberately a white good purchase.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 January 2023, 14:39:51
Brought the Boxster to work today to fit a replacement o/s window regulator.
A bit if a faff with freezing cold hands, but its all done now.
Trying to muster the bravado to go out and pressure wash the salt and shite off the underneath of the Omega and then give it a wash.
Omega is also at work because the roller skate was delivered to here, so need to get swmbo to come and drive it back home at some point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 January 2023, 19:55:20
Fitted  8 new plugs and new 8 coils on the Jaguar, it’s purring again now😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 January 2023, 20:09:03
Waste of time trying to clean it today as it was freezing fog here until mid afternoon and the water just froze on it. Needs a wash, as took SWMBO out for a drive on Friday along country lanes and it's now bloody filthy. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 January 2023, 20:20:42
I took mine to the Romanians, and let their hands freeze rather than mine. So uncomplicated.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 January 2023, 20:56:36
Me too after I’d finished messing with it🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 January 2023, 22:20:09
After warming up a bit when the window actuator was fitted to the Boxster, I Pressure washed underneath the Omega and Boxster at work. This involved laying on the ground for some of the time.  ;D
Then gave both a wash.
Had trouble opening the door on the Boxster to drive home from work as the water had frozen around the window and door seal.  ::)
Now have various aches from all the time and effort spent in the cold. ::)
It was worth it though as I now have three *clean cars.

* properly clean. Not a load of grit rubbed all over the paintwork like they would be if I took them to some illegal immigrants to be "cleaned".
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 January 2023, 22:48:46
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 January 2023, 22:20:09
After warming up a bit when the window actuator was fitted to the Boxster, I Pressure washed underneath the Omega and Boxster at work. This involved laying on the ground for some of the time.  ;D
Then gave both a wash.
Had trouble opening the door on the Boxster to drive home from work as the water had frozen around the window and door seal.  ::)
Now have various aches from all the time and effort spent in the cold. ::)
It was worth it though as I now have three *clean cars.

* properly clean. Not a load of grit rubbed all over the paintwork like they would be if I took them to some illegal immigrants to be "cleaned".
The illegal immigrants that do my car are very professional. I've seen them doing very expensive, top of the range cars frequently, as well as run of the mill cars such as mine. They give all cars equal attention. It takes a full twenty minutes once they start and, for a tenner, it's well worth not crawling around the floor like a demented seal pup  :P

There was an Aston Martin in there last time I went, no doubt owned by the proprietor  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 08:39:33
For example, do they use the two bucket method ? If not they are scratching the fick out of your paintwork.
I watched them wash an one year old Aston at the front of the MOT garage I go to a few years ago.
The MOT man said the chemicals they were spraying on to dissolve the dirt are so strong its a wonder the paint doesnt dissolve with it.  D
Having said all that, I still ache from head to toe this morning, and am wondering why I bother  going through it for a pair of cars with a combined age of 44 and combined value of about 4 grand.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 January 2023, 09:20:05
Certainly wouldn't take any of ours to our " illegals" car wash areas I wash them all & for a full valet I have a guy whose OCD is worse than mine when it comes to car cleaning , use him a couple of times a year on average. Combined age of our vehicles is 34.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 10:32:32
Point being, its not really about the age of the cars or their value.
If your the kind of person who gets a sense of achievement and pride in having done it the way you want it to be done, by putting the effort in yourself, then its well worth doing.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 January 2023, 11:40:58
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 10:32:32
Point being, its not really about the age of the cars or their value.
If your the kind of person who gets a sense of achievement and pride in having done it the way you want it to be done, by putting the effort in yourself, then its well worth doing.
Well.....my £10 was a waste of money. Followed a truck for a couple of miles this morning and it looks like it was never washed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 12:01:59
Get the buckets and hosepipe out.  :D
Havent driven mine today yet, so they still look nice and clean.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 12:36:14
I don't clean it myself to save money, (my post re new battery proves that). I just enjoy doing it and like to see it looking nice and shiny on the drive. Also it doesn't get all shitty on the journey back from the car wash.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 January 2023, 12:52:56
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 10:32:32
Point being, its not really about the age of the cars or their value.
If your the kind of person who gets a sense of achievement and pride in having done it the way you want it to be done, by putting the effort in yourself, then its well worth doing.
Absolutely :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 January 2023, 13:00:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 January 2023, 12:52:56
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 10:32:32
Point being, its not really about the age of the cars or their value.
If your the kind of person who gets a sense of achievement and pride in having done it the way you want it to be done, by putting the effort in yourself, then its well worth doing.
Bollôcks
Absolutely  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2023, 13:13:02
Wash my own car. Quite hard work so acts as a form of physical workout. :y

Simple to do.

Bucket
Sponge
Hose
Beer.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 13:25:32
Doesn't the last part make it all sticky?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 13:35:58
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2023, 13:13:02
Wash my own car. Quite hard work so acts as a form of physical workout. :y

Simple to do.

BucketS
Sponge
Hose
Microfibre drying towels
Beer.

 :y :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2023, 13:38:31
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 13:25:32
Doesn't the last part make it all sticky?  ::)

Beer shampoo used to be all the rage.... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2023, 13:41:56
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 13:35:58
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2023, 13:13:02
Wash my own car. Quite hard work so acts as a form of physical workout. :y

Simple to do.

BucketS
Sponge
Hose
Microfibre drying towels
Beer.

 :y :D

The classic and desirable Signum has only ever enjoyed the one bucket fairy liquid gritty sponge method..... :-\

When the new car arrives I may need to reconsider. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 January 2023, 13:57:31
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 13:25:32
Doesn't the last part make it all sticky?  ::)


You line up 3 or 4 cold beers where you can see them while cleaning the car. It's a motivation improver to get the whole tedious process over.


The whole 27 buckets, miracle cloths and fancy potions just to clean a car is even more risible than tribal support for oil brands
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2023, 16:16:23
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D

I can't be arsed with this bit. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 16:23:01
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 January 2023, 16:16:23
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D

I can't be arsed with this bit. :)

Sometimes,if the roads are dry, i take it for a spin.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 January 2023, 16:45:55
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D


Exactly. Works just like it always did before someone realised that if you call it 'detailing' you can sell loads of expensive crap to the gullible.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 January 2023, 17:09:54
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D
"Fairy" or other washing up liquid is formulated to strip oil, wax ,polish etc from what it's applied too ,plates ,saucepans etc  ::)
Use the wife's expensive shampoo instead  :D, or buy car shampoo 

I use washing up liquid (not Fairy as i'm NOT a brand snob ) once a year to strip residue before applying wax polish
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 January 2023, 17:38:18
Swmbo bought about a hundred bottles of baby shampoo from Tesco years ago, due to a price glitch which made them 1p per bottle.
Ive ben washing cars with them ever since.  ;D
As for the two bucket method. When you wash a panel and then rinse the sponge or cloth out into a rinse bucket before putting it back into the hot soapy water bucket to wash the next panel, its very easy to test if its worthwhile or not.
After youve finished leave both buckets standing for 24 hours and then have a look in the bottom.
The rinse bucket will have a lot of dirt, grit etc sat in the bottom and the wash bucket will have very little of anything.
If you just use the one bucket all that dirt grit etc. would be floating around in the water and get reapplied to the paintwork every time you rinse out your sponge in the bucket.
Thus scratching hell out of your paintwork.
The only extra effort involved is filling two buckets instead of one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 January 2023, 18:55:19
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D

I’ve just had a coronary at the thought of Washing Up liquid on my paintwork.  ;D  It contains salt, not road salt admittedly but salt all the same.   :o

Quote from: Nick W on 23 January 2023, 16:45:55
…….
Exactly. Works just like it always did before someone realised that if you call it 'detailing' you can sell loads of expensive crap to the gullible.

Although I sort of get your point, ‘Detailing’ is far more involved than just washing a car, even by the most cautious of methods. Detailing is aimed at the removal of high spots, low spots, swirls, holograms etc so that when bright light reflects on the paintwork, the reflection is a pure reflection, with depth to the paint and shine. Not so important on a normal use family car but definitely worth having done immediately prior to a ceramic coating.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 23 January 2023, 19:16:50
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 January 2023, 18:55:19
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D

I’ve just had a coronary at the thought of Washing Up liquid on my paintwork.  ;D  It contains salt, not road salt admittedly but salt all the same.   :o

Quote from: Nick W on 23 January 2023, 16:45:55
…….
Exactly. Works just like it always did before someone realised that if you call it 'detailing' you can sell loads of expensive crap to the gullible.

Although I sort of get your point, ‘Detailing’ is far more involved than just washing a car, even by the most cautious of methods. Detailing is aimed at the removal of high spots, low spots, swirls, holograms etc so that when bright light reflects on the paintwork, the reflection is a pure reflection, with depth to the paint and shine. Not so important on a normal use family car but definitely worth having done immediately prior to a ceramic coating.  :)


Consider just how much washing up liquid/car shampoo/miracle gunge you actually dilute in a bucket of water. It takes many applications of a seriously strong solution(50% instead of the 5 to 10 that the manufacturer recommends) of TFR to affect even a single stage paintjob, although it is a bad effect. The important thing is that you thoroughly wash off whatever you use with plenty of clean water.


Next is you don't need much cleaner if the car is washed frequently and has enough polish on it. I've tried lots from the sell a kidney to pay for 250ml down to spending the same for 20litres in a plastic tub marked car polish. The more expensive stuff does work better. Better in that it's usually slightly easier to apply and lasts slightly longer. Neither of those are worth the difference in my opinion, when 4 coats of wax polish is still just about effective 12months later, even when using a commercial steam cleaner when the car is filthy. And it's only the first coat that takes more than 20 minutes to apply.


I've tried clay bars, and all that does is add extra time to the job.


I have colour sanded, cut and buffed new paint, that was applied over carefully blocked surfaces. Mainly because I'm not a very good painter. If you get the finish right, the difference is small, and again isn't worth doing on anything that's actually going to get used.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 January 2023, 19:26:52
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 January 2023, 18:55:19
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 15:52:24
Hose to wet it, bucket of Fairy suds and sponge, hose that off, wipe down down with synthetic chammy, job jobbed.  ;D

I’ve just had a coronary at the thought of Washing Up liquid on my paintwork.  ;D  It contains salt, not road salt admittedly but salt all the same.   :o

Quote from: Nick W on 23 January 2023, 16:45:55
…….
Exactly. Works just like it always did before someone realised that if you call it 'detailing' you can sell loads of expensive crap to the gullible.

Although I sort of get your point, ‘Detailing’ is far more involved than just washing a car, even by the most cautious of methods. Detailing is aimed at the removal of high spots, low spots, swirls, holograms etc so that when bright light reflects on the paintwork, the reflection is a pure reflection, with depth to the paint and shine. Not so important on a normal use family car but definitely worth having done immediately prior to a ceramic coating.  :)
All of that stuff is great, as long as you don't want to actually drive your car anywhere.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 23 January 2023, 19:28:21
 Loaded my Bus onto a trailer to drag it all the way up to Wolverhampton in the morning to get the gearbox rebuilt by the TVP (Tragic/Vivaro/Primastar) specialist. Then back home again with "it" dragging the trailer with the D40 on it. D40 is so juicy, worse than an Omega!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 19:43:31
Quote from: Keith ABS on 23 January 2023, 19:28:21
Loaded my Bus onto a trailer to drag it all the way up to Wolverhampton in the morning to get the gearbox rebuilt by the TVP (Tragic/Vivaro/Primastar) specialist. Then back home again with "it" dragging the trailer with the D40 on it. D40 is so juicy, worse than an Omega!

What's a DH40?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 January 2023, 19:55:16
Isuzu pick up.

I can understand why driving a Triffic would be preferable, but it's not much of a choice  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 19:59:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 January 2023, 19:55:16
Isuzu pick up.

I can understand why driving a Triffic would be preferable, but it's not much of a choice  ;D
Ta.  :y  Googled it at first but some weird  thicknesser m/c came up.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 January 2023, 20:30:38
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 19:43:31
Quote from: Keith ABS on 23 January 2023, 19:28:21
Loaded my Bus onto a trailer to drag it all the way up to Wolverhampton in the morning to get the gearbox rebuilt by the TVP (Tragic/Vivaro/Primastar) specialist. Then back home again with "it" dragging the trailer with the D40 on it. D40 is so juicy, worse than an Omega!

What's a DH40?

Like a D40 but with an extra H
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 January 2023, 20:48:21
Finished up the rear air suspension delete on the Alabama Mumsybus by removing the ecu for it. Have a persistent ABS light, in part because the slight raise of the rear end from steel springs was confusing the suspension ecu, which in turn was throwing an ABS fault.

Now that's cleared, it still complains about not getting a good signal from the osf sensor.

Sensor removed and cleaned and no change, so next job will a new front wheel bearing...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 January 2023, 09:06:09
Now I rarely go to Milton Keynes, I have to wash the car myself.  1 bucket and a 49p Tesco sponge, and some turtlewax (because a few years back, Halfords had it on a silly offer, and I got loads.  And they both get a wash annually, whether then need it or not.

Brakkers is devoid of eastern europeans, so no sensibly priced hand car wash places here.


I did do the lazy Autoglm 3 part Polar wank on mine just before its MOT.  As I did no other real prep, I thought I should present it clean!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 25 January 2023, 08:06:52
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 19:43:31

What's a DH40?

Its a Nissan Navara D40 pick up
Towing that back home with the Vivaro was far nicer
As nice as the D40 is, being a Tekna speced one, the Vivaro is so much a better drive
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 January 2023, 11:02:23
Quote from: Keith ABS on 25 January 2023, 08:06:52
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 January 2023, 19:43:31

What's a DH40?

Its a Nissan Navara D40 pick up
Towing that back home with the Vivaro was far nicer
As nice as the D40 is, being a Tekna speced one, the Vivaro is so much a better drive

Just reminded me, I’ve got a new, still in the box, set of four of the later D40 alloys in my garage loft. My son had the D40 Aventura, which had decent spec like nav, reverse camera, heated seats etc.  If you need a set of new alloys going mega cheap give us a shout.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 25 January 2023, 16:31:37
Got my backside in gear and fitted the oil cooler to the Omega engine, ended up using the original top cover as the Vectra one had a very deep corrosion pit. All the rest of the bits cleaned and fitted, stuck again till I have the funds for a cambelt and clutch kit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 January 2023, 15:25:10
Actually got round to cleaning it. Looks much better now.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 January 2023, 15:46:55
I gave mine a quick wash over yesterday ,not that it will stay clean long ,the roads are filthy ATM  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 January 2023, 15:55:59
Some don't even bother to clean the reg plates.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 January 2023, 16:10:55
Quote from: ronnyd on 28 January 2023, 15:55:59
Some don't even bother to clean the reg plates.  ::)
an un-readable plate is a traffic offence  :y
ANPR can't read plates if there's enough dirt on them though  :-\
I always clean my lights, plates, ALL glass and cameras
the bodywork not so much  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 January 2023, 16:16:53
Quote from: dave the builder on 28 January 2023, 16:10:55
Quote from: ronnyd on 28 January 2023, 15:55:59
Some don't even bother to clean the reg plates.  ::)
an un-readable plate is a traffic offence  :y
ANPR can't nick you if there's enough dirt on them though  :-\
I always clean my lights, plates, ALL glass and cameras
the bodywork not so much  :P

Fixed that for you Dave!  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 January 2023, 16:45:58
 On the subject of filthy number plates, I had plod behind me yesterday
In front of me, on a dual carriageway, was a Tesla
Rear plate was unreadable, even up close
Plod swug around me and compleatly ingnored the tree hugging do gooder in the electric planet saving car that was breaking the law and drove past. he waas not in a hurry so could have easily have seen it and done something about it but no.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 January 2023, 17:15:19
Quote from: Keith ABS on 28 January 2023, 16:45:58
On the subject of filthy number plates, I had plod behind me yesterday
In front of me, on a dual carriageway, was a Tesla
Rear plate was unreadable, even up close
Plod swug around me and compleatly ingnored the tree hugging do gooder in the electric planet saving car that was breaking the law and drove past. he waas not in a hurry so could have easily have seen it and done something about it but no.
I'm not buying a Tesla, just to be "invisible" to the plod  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 January 2023, 17:46:42
Quote from: Keith ABS on 28 January 2023, 16:45:58
On the subject of filthy number plates, I had plod behind me yesterday
In front of me, on a dual carriageway, was a Tesla
Rear plate was unreadable, even up close
Plod swug around me and compleatly ingnored the tree hugging do gooder in the electric planet saving car that was breaking the law and drove past. he waas not in a hurry so could have easily have seen it and done something about it but no.
Probably under orders from on high to only target filthy ICE powered cars. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 January 2023, 22:43:40
Pulled the rear bumper off the Alabama Mumsybus to fit a new sill plate. Being German, this obviously meant stripping the bumper down to its constituent parts to access the tabs to fit the retaining clips.

Also discovered some previous bodgery attaching the parking sensor brackets and a very slight dink on the end of the rear panel.

Dink straightened, flaked paint rubbed back and coated with Dinitrols finest.

All the bodged parking sensors resecured without bodgery.

I had expected far worse behind it as the bumper has obviously been off before (missing retainers and no clips on the trim, which is why I had to replace it  >:( ), so was pleased efind no evidence of significant damage. The bumper is original, with no evidence of repair beyond some paint, and the dink almost certainly happened whilst the bumper was off... It's impossible to have knocked it with the bumper on because there's zero evidence to that effect...ie no damage where the bumper attaches or to the quarter or rear panels.

I have an invoice from the previous owner to remove/refit the bumper to reattach the rear parking sensors. Whether it was painted at this point or not I don't know, but whoever painted it didn't bother taking the parking sensors or their loom off the bumper ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 January 2023, 15:58:32
Finished and returned the neighboours sons boyfriends Corsa.

Good second hand head fitted (valves lapped and stem seals replaced prior),head gasket kit, timing chain kit, sump gasket (you have to drop the sump on these or the timing case to sump does not seal reliably.....and it incorporates the suction pickup for the oil pump), oil, oil filter, antifreeze, new manifold nuts, new aux belt, new rad drain tap, plugs and a good clean down (and change from £460).

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 January 2023, 20:44:26
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 30 January 2023, 15:58:32
(and change from £460).

Nice work. Clearly you know where to shop  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2023, 15:18:18
Drove it to Londonium and back.  Couldn't face the hassle of the choo choo....    ....plus I've had a bad run with the Chiltern Slug of late, 3 of the last 4 I've intended to catch have been cancelled for the usual daft reasons like wrong kind of rain or some such codswhollop.

M40 was busy due to the shenanigans on the M1, so had to put on my angry music *REALLY* loud and intimidate the lane hoggers out of the way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 January 2023, 22:09:51
Used the Omega to go to a site visit today as didn't fancy parking the Beemer there after looking at the images on Google Streetview  :-X. Still a great car to blat along A roads in, yes it's surpassed in so many departments by more modern RWD cars but I still love driving it and as long as it keeps passing MOT's i'll keep hold of it  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:( 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 February 2023, 17:40:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:(
bodge quick bodge twice  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2023, 18:08:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:(
If you managed to pull the 'pipes' off under the bumper by playing with the washer jets, I take it there's not a lot of slack?
That's quite a distance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 18:32:28
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2023, 18:08:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:(
If you managed to pull the 'pipes' off under the bumper by playing with the washer jets, I take it there's not a lot of slack?
That's quite a distance.

No I wasn't messing with the pipes, just adjusting the direction of the jets with a needle.

As the ends of the pipes on the pump were wet, the back pressure popped them off..... I think.  :-\

I'll leave them for a couple of days to dry out and then reassemble with a smear of silly cone. Should do the trick.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 February 2023, 19:41:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 18:32:28
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2023, 18:08:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:(
If you managed to pull the 'pipes' off under the bumper by playing with the washer jets, I take it there's not a lot of slack?
That's quite a distance.

No I wasn't messing with the pipes, just adjusting the direction of the jets with a needle.

As the ends of the pipes on the pump were wet, the back pressure popped them off..... I think.  :-\

I'll leave them for a couple of days to dry out and then reassemble with a smear of silly cone. Should do the trick.  :y

Exactly the same.

After cleaning out the washer pump filter I now have wet stuff hitting the screen. :y

The pump pipes still leak/drip but at least I have water so that can be sorted another day.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 20:09:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 February 2023, 19:41:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 18:32:28
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2023, 18:08:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:(
If you managed to pull the 'pipes' off under the bumper by playing with the washer jets, I take it there's not a lot of slack?
That's quite a distance.

No I wasn't messing with the pipes, just adjusting the direction of the jets with a needle.

As the ends of the pipes on the pump were wet, the back pressure popped them off..... I think.  :-\

I'll leave them for a couple of days to dry out and then reassemble with a smear of silly cone. Should do the trick.  :y

Exactly the same.

After cleaning out the washer pump filter I now have wet stuff hitting the screen. :y

The pump pipes still leak/drip but at least I have water so that can be sorted another day.

Well you're a step ahead of me M'Lud as I now have a pump whirring away but no water on the screens, just a big puddle underneath!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2023, 20:13:49
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 20:09:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 February 2023, 19:41:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 18:32:28
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2023, 18:08:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:(
If you managed to pull the 'pipes' off under the bumper by playing with the washer jets, I take it there's not a lot of slack?
That's quite a distance.

No I wasn't messing with the pipes, just adjusting the direction of the jets with a needle.

As the ends of the pipes on the pump were wet, the back pressure popped them off..... I think.  :-\

I'll leave them for a couple of days to dry out and then reassemble with a smear of silly cone. Should do the trick.  :y

Exactly the same.

After cleaning out the washer pump filter I now have wet stuff hitting the screen. :y

The pump pipes still leak/drip but at least I have water so that can be sorted another day.

Well you're a step ahead of me M'Lud as I now have a pump whirring away but no water on the screens, just a big puddle underneath! ::)  ;D

Join the club  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 02 February 2023, 07:19:14
If it ain't broke don't try & fix it best bit of advice I was ever given,saves a lot of heartache ( and puddles ) 😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 February 2023, 11:22:57
Quote from: Rangie on 02 February 2023, 07:19:14
If it ain't broke don't try & fix it best bit of advice I was ever given,saves a lot of heartache ( and puddles ) 😂

I've been using that approach Mick, but at this time of year it's a PITA having to pull over every few miles to splash some water on the screen.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 February 2023, 12:53:02
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 20:09:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 February 2023, 19:41:21
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 18:32:28
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2023, 18:08:40
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 01 February 2023, 17:12:21
Finally got round to fitting the new screen wash pump on the Mondeo that has been sitting on the side for ages.  ::)

Unlike the Omega it's tucked inside the bumper and accessed from below after removing the undertray.

Typically, despite my best efforts I got a face full of screenwash when I pulled the old pump out, and after when I was adjusting the jets the pipes popped off the pump and I had screenwash pissing out from the bumper!  ::)

So I have to do it again now!  Pffft!  >:(
If you managed to pull the 'pipes' off under the bumper by playing with the washer jets, I take it there's not a lot of slack?
That's quite a distance.

No I wasn't messing with the pipes, just adjusting the direction of the jets with a needle.

As the ends of the pipes on the pump were wet, the back pressure popped them off..... I think.  :-\

I'll leave them for a couple of days to dry out and then reassemble with a smear of silly cone. Should do the trick.  :y

Exactly the same.

After cleaning out the washer pump filter I now have wet stuff hitting the screen. :y

The pump pipes still leak/drip but at least I have water so that can be sorted another day.

Well you're a step ahead of me M'Lud as I now have a pump whirring away but no water on the screens, just a big puddle underneath!  ::)  ;D

My pump is GM marked so guessing it is the original from 2007.

They don't make them like they used to. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 15:51:53
Oil and Filter on the Beemer and washed the black Omega as it was white with salt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 06 February 2023, 16:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 15:51:53
Oil and Filter on the Beemer and washed the black Omega as it was white with salt.

Does the F10 have a dipstick, or is it a ‘Warm engine up to running temperature, park on a flat surface, go to service menu, stand on one leg and whistle Dixie while the system checks the level. I have a dipstick tube under the engine cover (for suction) but no dipstick, just a short tube plug ……that looks like the end of a dipstick.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 February 2023, 17:28:21
My windscreen pump saga goes on.  ::)

Yesterday I reattached the front screen pipe with a smear of glue. The rear screen pipe seemed nice and firm so I left it.

Today, whilst out and about I gave the washers a good test, then the back screen washer stopped and I have a puddle under the front end again....   :(

Tomorrow I'll get under it again and will reattach the rear screen pipe with a smear of glue.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 February 2023, 21:15:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 06 February 2023, 17:28:21
My windscreen pump saga goes on.  ::)

Yesterday I reattached the front screen pipe with a smear of glue. The rear screen pipe seemed nice and firm so I left it.

Today, whilst out and about I gave the washers a good test, then the back screen washer stopped and I have a puddle under the front end again....   :(

Tomorrow I'll get under it again and will reattach the rear screen pipe with a smear of glue.  ::)
'Third time's a Charm'  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 21:46:36
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 February 2023, 16:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 15:51:53
Oil and Filter on the Beemer and washed the black Omega as it was white with salt.

Does the F10 have a dipstick, or is it a ‘Warm engine up to running temperature, park on a flat surface, go to service menu, stand on one leg and whistle Dixie while the system checks the level. I have a dipstick tube under the engine cover (for suction) but no dipstick, just a short tube plug ……that looks like the end of a dipstick.  ::)

Yeh mine does (530D N57) it's not obvious until you look closely at the rear of the block, So I use both the dipstick and iDrive reading (iDrive tells you if sufficient level to start engine then displays level with engine running), I do tend to check the level after each trip for the first week after changing the oil to be confident.

The V70 has what Volvo call a 'technicians' dipstick right down at sump level which is accessed from below, you can get a standard one from Volvo which I believe the Police requested as the D4 and D5 engines suffer with the 'diesel in sump' DPF regen issue so the advice is not to fill the oil level to Max but 3/4. I 've got the kit here, just need to fit it before I do a service on it. I've read that Volvo re wrote the software so that the dash oil level shows as full when the level is 3/4.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 06 February 2023, 22:17:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 21:46:36
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 February 2023, 16:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 15:51:53
Oil and Filter on the Beemer and washed the black Omega as it was white with salt.

Does the F10 have a dipstick, or is it a ‘Warm engine up to running temperature, park on a flat surface, go to service menu, stand on one leg and whistle Dixie while the system checks the level. I have a dipstick tube under the engine cover (for suction) but no dipstick, just a short tube plug ……that looks like the end of a dipstick.  ::)

Yeh mine does (530D N57) it's not obvious until you look closely at the rear of the block, So I use both the dipstick and iDrive reading (iDrive tells you if sufficient level to start engine then displays level with engine running), I do tend to check the level after each trip for the first week after changing the oil to be confident.

The V70 has what Volvo call a 'technicians' dipstick right down at sump level which is accessed from below, you can get a standard one from Volvo which I believe the Police requested as the D4 and D5 engines suffer with the 'diesel in sump' DPF regen issue so the advice is not to fill the oil level to Max but 3/4. I 've got the kit here, just need to fit it before I do a service on it. I've read that Volvo re wrote the software so that the dash oil level shows as full when the level is 3/4.

This is what worries me about this system, I don’t really like it showing ‘Max’ just in case of diesel in sump issues. The bmw straight six diesel is a lovely engine, I’ve had quite a few myself, with most of them being coupes, from E92 330d/335d to F32 430d/435d. Cracking engine but my wife started to find the coupe quite low down to drive, but I loved them. Unless someone has driven one they won’t appreciate the sheer pull up to silly speeds.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 22:42:22
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 February 2023, 22:17:23
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 21:46:36
Quote from: YZ250 on 06 February 2023, 16:31:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 06 February 2023, 15:51:53
Oil and Filter on the Beemer and washed the black Omega as it was white with salt.

Does the F10 have a dipstick, or is it a ‘Warm engine up to running temperature, park on a flat surface, go to service menu, stand on one leg and whistle Dixie while the system checks the level. I have a dipstick tube under the engine cover (for suction) but no dipstick, just a short tube plug ……that looks like the end of a dipstick.  ::)

Yeh mine does (530D N57) it's not obvious until you look closely at the rear of the block, So I use both the dipstick and iDrive reading (iDrive tells you if sufficient level to start engine then displays level with engine running), I do tend to check the level after each trip for the first week after changing the oil to be confident.

The V70 has what Volvo call a 'technicians' dipstick right down at sump level which is accessed from below, you can get a standard one from Volvo which I believe the Police requested as the D4 and D5 engines suffer with the 'diesel in sump' DPF regen issue so the advice is not to fill the oil level to Max but 3/4. I 've got the kit here, just need to fit it before I do a service on it. I've read that Volvo re wrote the software so that the dash oil level shows as full when the level is 3/4.

This is what worries me about this system, I don’t really like it showing ‘Max’ just in case of diesel in sump issues. The bmw straight six diesel is a lovely engine, I’ve had quite a few myself, with most of them being coupes, from E92 330d/335d to F32 430d/435d. Cracking engine but my wife started to find the coupe quite low down to drive, but I loved them. Unless someone has driven one they won’t appreciate the sheer pull up to silly speeds.  :y

Yes agreed, the torque is very impressive and coupled to the ZF 8 speed auto in the F10 it makes for a brilliant barge.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 February 2023, 23:13:55
I miss my 335d touring very much. It was immensely capable and surprisingly economical given the performance

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2023, 23:20:50
Oil. oil filter. air filter and plugs in the C1 roller skate. Drained the oil using a 12v pump for the first time.
Slow and more trouble than its worth is my conclusuion. I took the sump plug out when it had finished its work, and got another cupful of old oil out.  ::)
Just need to install the DAB wireless and ariel now and then hopefully all done until MOT next January..................yeah, like thats going to happen.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2023, 09:02:05
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2023, 23:20:50
Oil. oil filter. air filter and plugs in the C1 roller skate. Drained the oil using a 12v pump for the first time.
Slow and more trouble than its worth is my conclusuion. I took the sump plug out when it had finished its work, and got another cupful of old oil out.  ::)
Just need to install the DAB wireless and ariel now and then hopefully all done until MOT next January..................yeah, like thats going to happen.  ::) ;D
I really must drain the sump on the Big Black Pussy, after all, I've probably had it 5 or 6 years now.

But the undertrays are stupidly long, and a pain to remove without a lift, so I suspect I'll keep sucking it out instead.  I guess the advantage of that engine is it has a proper sucky tube, which makes it trivial.  Obviously, I'd rather have a dipstick instead, but ho hum.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 February 2023, 12:03:07
Just got a condenser with integrated dryer and two lower front arms for the Jaguar from Autodoc £220 all in great price
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 07 February 2023, 13:47:03
Cambelt kit just turned up, job for tomorrow now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 February 2023, 15:09:42
Washed & polished the Subaru & gave it a good look over MOT next week
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 February 2023, 15:31:31
Had to clean it again this morning. ::) Parked it on the road yesterday and the gritter truck went past and showered it and the mixture, (which i believe contains molasses) stuck to the drivers side and i could hardly see in the door mirrors. That'll teach me not to put it on the driveway.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 February 2023, 19:40:46
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 February 2023, 23:13:55
I miss my 335d touring very much. It was immensely capable and surprisingly economical given the performance

I bet that didn't hang about!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 February 2023, 19:45:28
I had one do a 14.0 second quarter alongside my car at Shakespeare, (12.01)  not  in the same realm but really going for what it is like👍😎 it was tuned by DTM I think these are the 'dangle berries' for mapping these?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 February 2023, 20:11:06
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 February 2023, 19:45:28
I had one do a 14.0 second quarter alongside my car at Shakespeare, (12.01)  not  in the same realm but really going for what it is like👍😎 it was tuned by DTM I think these are the 'dangle berries' for mapping these?

Hartge used to tune beemers as well. They’d fit a larger intercooler and a remap would lose the electronic limiter.  :y  People won’t believe it but mid range a standard 335d/435d coupe will hang on to an M3. On a 0-60mph sprint the M3 was quicker, 40mph to 70mph the diesel was quicker and could reel it back in and stick with it to just under a ton, but from a ton upwards the M3 was considerably quicker. Tested with various vehicles and the results were similar. My *35d’s would do around mid thirties around town but 50mpg on a long run. Not bad for a car that would hit the electronic limiter with ease …..  apparently.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 February 2023, 20:19:27
Never took mine north of 135, my private road was obviously shorter than yours ;-)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 February 2023, 20:34:36
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 February 2023, 20:19:27
Never took mine north of 135, my private road was obviously shorter than yours ;-)

The joys of working late shifts and travelling home at silly o’clock in the morning.  :y  I stopped doing it when a Deer the size of a Moose casually walked across the bypass in front of me.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 February 2023, 21:05:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 February 2023, 20:34:36
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 February 2023, 20:19:27
Never took mine north of 135, my private road was obviously shorter than yours ;-)

The joys of working late shifts and travelling home at silly o’clock in the morning.  :y  I stopped doing it when a Deer the size of a Moose casually walked across the bypass in front of me.  :o

Shit

I had one jump out in front of me in port Talbot once Jesus it was fkg massive in my headlights I almost filled my Jeans😱

.             Evo is light too, recently pulled 60/100 in 3.9😎 the cold air is making it shitinley scary even with 4wd and lsd front and rear it takes some thought before any heavy push on the throttle. Them BMWs sure can go though for what they are! Years ago it would have been inconceivable that they would get to the power levels they are now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 February 2023, 21:30:08
Got under the Mondeo again and reattached the rear screen wash pipe to the pump with a smear of glue. Hopefully that fixes it as I don't think all the undertray fixings like being continually disturbed.  :-\

I really liked my old E39 530d Touring. It went and sounded like a train!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 February 2023, 21:38:25
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 February 2023, 21:05:32
…….
 Evo is light too, recently pulled 60/100 in 3.9😎 the cold air is making it shitinley scary even with 4wd and lsd front and rear it takes some thought before any heavy push on the throttle. Them BMWs sure can go though for what they are! Years ago it would have been inconceivable that they would get to the power levels they are now

The Evo is a car that will always hold a place in my memory. My mate had a Ralliart Evo 6 and it was like a missile. Never known a car with so much get up and go, you could overtake on short straights where you wouldn’t consider doing it in any other car.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 February 2023, 21:47:17
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 February 2023, 21:30:08
……
I really liked my old E39 530d Touring. It went and sounded like a train!  :y

I think the E39 has aged well.  :y  There are still some tidy examples out there, especially in M Sport guise.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 February 2023, 22:46:46
Can't argue with that :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 February 2023, 23:54:44
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 February 2023, 20:34:36
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 February 2023, 20:19:27
Never took mine north of 135, my private road was obviously shorter than yours ;-)

The joys of working late shifts and travelling home at silly o’clock in the morning.  :y  I stopped doing it when a Deer the size of a Moose casually walked across the bypass in front of me.  :o

I had that experience with an actual moose in Canada.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 February 2023, 07:20:34
Quote from: VXL V6 on 07 February 2023, 19:40:46
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 February 2023, 23:13:55
I miss my 335d touring very much. It was immensely capable and surprisingly economical given the performance

I bet that didn't hang about!

It's quicker at the lights than a Mk7 golf GTi- whilst towing a trailer full of gardening equipment, and with a load of timber on the roof rack.

So I've heard anyway..... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2023, 09:21:41
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 February 2023, 21:47:17
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 February 2023, 21:30:08
……
I really liked my old E39 530d Touring. It went and sounded like a train!  :y

I think the E39 has aged well.  :y  There are still some tidy examples out there, especially in M Sport guise.  :y
It was the last of their more timeless designs, all the newer designs seem to age much faster.

Bro had a 540 briefly, and it was a proper nice car in '98.  However, for reasons that I fail to comprehend, he ticked the box for gay Gold, so externally it looked appalling ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 February 2023, 13:01:32
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 February 2023, 19:45:28
I had one do a 14.0 second quarter alongside my car at Shakespeare, (12.01)  not  in the same realm but really going for what it is like👍😎 it was tuned by DTM I think these are the 'dangle berries' for mapping these?

The best my XFR could manage was 12.5 at Santa Pod. Terminal was 122 MPH though.

Slow off the mark due to lack of grip, but properly quick above 60 MPH. :y


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 13:15:57
Fitted DAB wireless thingy to the C1 roller skate.
Noise comes out of the speakers and smoke is staying inside the wires, so a job well done.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 February 2023, 13:39:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 13:15:57
Fitted DAB wireless thingy to the C1 roller skate.
Noise comes out of the speakers and smoke is staying inside the wires, so a job well done.  :)


Wait a few days before you say that ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 February 2023, 13:56:45
Quote from: Nick W on 08 February 2023, 13:39:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 13:15:57
Fitted DAB wireless thingy to the C1 roller skate.
Noise comes out of the speakers and smoke is staying inside the wires, so a job well done.  :)


Wait a few days before you say that ;D

Yes tinkering with a French car's electrics........  :-\

What could possibly go wrong?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 February 2023, 14:06:28
Quote from: Migv6 [highlight][/highlight]le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 13:15:57
Fitted DAB wireless thingy to the C1 roller skate.
Noise comes out of the speakers and smoke is staying inside the wires, so a job well done.  :)
Dear me, Albs, talk about tempting fate  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 February 2023, 14:28:57
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 08 February 2023, 13:56:45
Quote from: Nick W on 08 February 2023, 13:39:51
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 13:15:57
Fitted DAB wireless thingy to the C1 roller skate.
Noise comes out of the speakers and smoke is staying inside the wires, so a job well done.  :)


Wait a few days before you say that ;D

Yes tinkering with a French car's electrics........  :-\

What could possibly go wrong? ;D


It's highly likely that by fitting a gadget to a French car, the self reciprocating side fumbling dingle arm on his Porsche will start to work erratically. Or the central heating boiler will blow the roof off the house ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 February 2023, 14:54:24
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 13:15:57
Fitted DAB wireless thingy to the C1 roller skate.
Noise comes out of the speakers and smoke is staying inside the wires, so a job well done.  :)

Just wait, its French, it will proclaim 'sacre bleu' and spit its oil out in disgust
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 February 2023, 16:44:43
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 February 2023, 13:01:32
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 February 2023, 19:45:28
I had one do a 14.0 second quarter alongside my car at Shakespeare, (12.01)  not  in the same realm but really going for what it is like👍😎 it was tuned by DTM I think these are the 'dangle berries' for mapping these?

The best my XFR could manage was 12.5 at Santa Pod. Terminal was 122 MPH though.

Slow off the mark due to lack of grip, but properly quick above 60 MPH. :y
               The Evo is up there so quick it hasn’t got time to get big mph🤭😂😂
Elapsed time was 116mph but that was with my old turbo😵‍💫 I’m running 60 bhp and 60Lbsft more now so expect 11.5/6 maybe
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2023, 17:25:30
Booked the Alabama Mumsybus in for a couple of wheel bearings.

By the time I have wasted days getting replacement hubs and getting the bearings changed on them to make the actual job easier... (swapping hubs is an hour or so vs trying to dig the old bearings out on the drive), I concluded that I really CBA so it's going to a local indie for it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 February 2023, 17:52:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2023, 17:25:30
Booked the Alabama Mumsybus in for a couple of wheel bearings.

By the time I have wasted days getting replacement hubs and getting the bearings changed on them to make the actual job easier... (swapping hubs is an hour or so vs trying to dig the old bearings out on the drive), I concluded that I really CBA so it's going to a local indie for it.

This is the reality for a good percentage of jobs on cars these days for me, especially with limited daylight this time of the year, roll on the summer!

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 18:12:02
Took the headlights off the Boxster to polish them up.
Takes about 20 seconds per unit to remove them.  8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeQfR5Q2KlQ
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 08 February 2023, 18:55:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 08 February 2023, 17:52:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2023, 17:25:30
Booked the Alabama Mumsybus in for a couple of wheel bearings.

By the time I have wasted days getting replacement hubs and getting the bearings changed on them to make the actual job easier... (swapping hubs is an hour or so vs trying to dig the old bearings out on the drive), I concluded that I really CBA so it's going to a local indie for it.

This is the reality for a good percentage of jobs on cars these days for me, especially with limited daylight this time of the year, roll on the summer!


Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 18:12:02
Took the headlights off the Boxster to polish them up.
Takes about 20 seconds per unit to remove them.  8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeQfR5Q2KlQ

MyTouareg has the same type of retainer  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2023, 20:03:29
Quote from: henryd on 08 February 2023, 18:55:21
Quote from: VXL V6 on 08 February 2023, 17:52:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2023, 17:25:30
Booked the Alabama Mumsybus in for a couple of wheel bearings.

By the time I have wasted days getting replacement hubs and getting the bearings changed on them to make the actual job easier... (swapping hubs is an hour or so vs trying to dig the old bearings out on the drive), I concluded that I really CBA so it's going to a local indie for it.

This is the reality for a good percentage of jobs on cars these days for me, especially with limited daylight this time of the year, roll on the summer!


Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 18:12:02
Took the headlights off the Boxster to polish them up.
Takes about 20 seconds per unit to remove them.  8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeQfR5Q2KlQ

MyTouareg has the same type of retainer  :y
Probably the same parts  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 21:28:15
Probably.  ;D
But who cares, its an intelligent, simple, efficient method which is a rare thing these days.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2023, 15:33:39
Removed the OSR light cluster.  Who needs that anyway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 February 2023, 15:42:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 February 2023, 21:28:15
Probably.  ;D
But who cares, its an intelligent, simple, efficient method which is a rare thing these days.
Believe it or not, the Renault megane we had was very simple. Remove one bolt, lift up a retaining bracket and it slid out on runners.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 11 February 2023, 16:32:59
Fitted the cambelt to the x30xe lump (even though I had to reuse one pully as a temp) and found it easy to do, held up now on that while waiting for the new lower adjuster. Made a start on making up the pipe work for the heater, pipe and bender needed before I can continue with that ---------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2023, 17:41:15
Also idiotted my finger, doesn't that smart when your fingers are cold!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 February 2023, 18:43:58
Bender🙀 oh dear🤣🤣. (There has to be one) ::) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 February 2023, 19:10:08
Melted a rear light cluster in the oven.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 February 2023, 19:23:50
Shouldnt laugh but...... ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 February 2023, 20:09:56
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 February 2023, 19:10:08
Melted a rear light cluster in the oven.
I thought you'd take Mrs TB to a posh restaurant for valentines  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 February 2023, 20:42:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 February 2023, 19:10:08
Melted a rear light cluster in the oven.
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There must be a breaker that specialises in Jag parts, worth a look surely, could save you a fortune.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 February 2023, 09:30:39
Quote from: Rangie on 13 February 2023, 20:42:21
There must be a breaker that specialises in Jag parts, worth a look surely, could save you a fortune.
There are. Just none have any XJ X351 lighting (still after a front, for about the last 2 years, as I point blank refuse to buy a new one, which retails at £1800).

New rear cluster ordered, should arrive later this week. Hopefully. As although the oven has obviously dried it out so that its fully working, its now impossible to get the shut lines even remotely close ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 February 2023, 10:54:29
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 February 2023, 09:30:39
Quote from: Rangie on 13 February 2023, 20:42:21
There must be a breaker that specialises in Jag parts, worth a look surely, could save you a fortune.
There are. Just none have any XJ X351 lighting (still after a front, for about the last 2 years, as I point blank refuse to buy a new one, which retails at £1800).

New rear cluster ordered, should arrive later this week. Hopefully. As although the oven has obviously dried it out so that its fully working, its now impossible to get the shut lines even remotely close ;D
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Crazy prices , I know parts are expensive  for JLR but that's really taking the P at £1800.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 February 2023, 11:05:32
Quote from: Rangie on 14 February 2023, 10:54:29
Crazy prices , I know parts are expensive  for JLR but that's really taking the P at £1800.

No different to any other premium manufacturer these days, now that apparently we all want super duper matrix laser self levelling light projectors with w@nky daytime running bits round the sides. I say apparently, because I really don't.

As an example, I don't know how much they are new, but current generation audi A8 headlight clusters seem to be going for £1300-1800 used on ebay , or just over £2,000 if you want a matrix led one :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 February 2023, 11:27:43
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 14 February 2023, 11:05:32
Quote from: Rangie on 14 February 2023, 10:54:29
Crazy prices , I know parts are expensive  for JLR but that's really taking the P at £1800.

No different to any other premium manufacturer these days, now that apparently we all want super duper matrix laser self levelling light projectors with w@nky daytime running bits round the sides. I say apparently, because I really don't.

As an example, I don't know how much they are new, but current generation audi A8 headlight clusters seem to be going for £1300-1800 used on ebay , or just over £2,000 if you want a matrix led one :o
And.....if you need one because you damage one, £2000. But, if one has started going due to it's age, then you'd better budget £4000, because the other side is sure to follow.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 February 2023, 12:26:45
Any wonder that L320 Range Rovers had a spate of having their rear light clusters stolen a while back , a lot started appearing on eBay from one particular seller but some had a reg number engraved on them , he got nicked in the end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 February 2023, 13:33:50
I should be very clear, obviously I did not pay £661 for a new light cluster.  Not even I'm that lazy/desperate.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 February 2023, 14:44:45
Some/most of my best cars cost far less than £661 years ago :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 February 2023, 15:05:49
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 February 2023, 14:44:45
Some/most of my best cars cost far less than £661 years ago :o
I have thought long and hard about chopping in my auto derv astra. But why should I when it runs just fine, keeps passing MOT's, returns around 45mpg in town and looks great (I think). Around £2500 is the best I could hope for, what would I get with that?

(https://i.ibb.co/kgmpkZs/57-BA6-C8-F-91-EF-4-C9-A-BCDA-6-A29-B1-ECA9-C5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3yRwGK9)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2023, 15:33:54
I like the colour.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 14 February 2023, 15:35:46
Quote from: STEMO on 14 February 2023, 15:05:49
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 February 2023, 14:44:45
Some/most of my best cars cost far less than £661 years ago :o
I have thought long and hard about chopping in my auto derv astra. But why should I when it runs just fine, keeps passing MOT's, returns around 45mpg in town and looks great (I think). Around £2500 is the best I could hope for, what would I get with that?

(https://i.ibb.co/kgmpkZs/57-BA6-C8-F-91-EF-4-C9-A-BCDA-6-A29-B1-ECA9-C5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3yRwGK9)
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Stick with it it Steve, you know it makes sense, I like the colour as well..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 February 2023, 15:36:17
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2023, 15:33:54
I like the colour.
I have 'got used' to it in the five years I've had it, the longest I've ever kept a car. I just know it's going to start up and get me where I'm going. Stupid, I know, but I 'trust' it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2023, 15:48:36
Do the US spec cars use the same lights?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2023, 20:00:38
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2023, 15:33:54
I like the colour.

I preferred the Puke Green one he had.  :)       Or was it Phlegm Green?  I forget now  :-\                                                 ;D


Anyway what did I do to my car today?  ???  Spent £3.50 and drank coffee while the automatic up and over car wash did it's thing to the Mondeo.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 February 2023, 20:20:49
Quote from: Rangie on 14 February 2023, 15:35:46
Quote from: STEMO on 14 February 2023, 15:05:49
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 February 2023, 14:44:45
Some/most of my best cars cost far less than £661 years ago :o
I have thought long and hard about chopping in my auto derv astra. But why should I when it runs just fine, keeps passing MOT's, returns around 45mpg in town and looks great (I think). Around £2500 is the best I could hope for, what would I get with that?

(https://i.ibb.co/kgmpkZs/57-BA6-C8-F-91-EF-4-C9-A-BCDA-6-A29-B1-ECA9-C5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3yRwGK9)
.

Stick with it it Steve, you know it makes sense, I like the colour as well..👍

I have a lpg Astra g 1.6 16v same colour 👍had it 20 years I will never part with it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2023, 09:06:34
Quote from: STEMO on 14 February 2023, 15:36:17
I just know it's going to start up and get me where I'm going. Stupid, I know, but I 'trust' it.
That was exactly how I felt about the Battlebus.  Although I never liked it, it was dependable, always.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 February 2023, 09:06:48
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2023, 15:48:36
Do the US spec cars use the same lights?
No
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 February 2023, 14:41:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2023, 20:00:38
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2023, 15:33:54
I like the colour.

I preferred the Puke Green one he had.  :)       Or was it Phlegm Green?  I forget now  :-\                                                 ;D


Anyway what did I do to my car today?  ???  Spent £3.50 and drank coffee while the automatic up and over car wash did it's thing to the Mondeo.  :)

It was 'projectile vomit green' :)

Exactly the colour of the puke that can from the mouth of Linda Blair in The Exorcist. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 February 2023, 15:11:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 February 2023, 14:41:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2023, 20:00:38
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2023, 15:33:54
I like the colour.

I preferred the Puke Green one he had.  :)       Or was it Phlegm Green?  I forget now  :-\                                                 ;D


Anyway what did I do to my car today?  ???  Spent £3.50 and drank coffee while the automatic up and over car wash did it's thing to the Mondeo.  :)

It was 'projectile vomit green' :)

Exactly the colour of the puke that can from the mouth of Linda Blair in The Exorcist. >:D
I only bought it because the forum had been a bit quiet for a while   ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 February 2023, 16:45:23
Fitted the expensive rear light cluster.

Chucked a large piece of plastic trim in the bath (I hadn't noticed something had spilt on it earlier, else I could have had the boot back together)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 February 2023, 19:25:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2023, 16:45:23
Fitted the expensive rear light cluster.
…….

Well follow my lead by not stopping for pedestrians when turning off a main road …….. otherwise you’ll get smacked up the arse and need another rear light cluster.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2023, 19:27:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 February 2023, 19:25:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2023, 16:45:23
Fitted the expensive rear light cluster.
…….

Well follow my lead by not stopping for pedestrians when turning off a main road …….. otherwise you’ll get smacked up the arse and need another rear light cluster.  ;D
I don't think TB is the 'stop for pedestrians' type :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 February 2023, 19:37:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2023, 19:27:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 February 2023, 19:25:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2023, 16:45:23
Fitted the expensive rear light cluster.
…….

Well follow my lead by not stopping for pedestrians when turning off a main road …….. otherwise you’ll get smacked up the arse and need another rear light cluster.  ;D
I don't think TB is the 'stop for pedestrians' type :D

 ;D

Me neither, but I thought it worth a mention.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 February 2023, 08:28:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2023, 19:27:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 February 2023, 19:25:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2023, 16:45:23
Fitted the expensive rear light cluster.
…….

Well follow my lead by not stopping for pedestrians when turning off a main road …….. otherwise you’ll get smacked up the arse and need another rear light cluster.  ;D
I don't think TB is the 'stop for pedestrians' type :D


Of course he is, how else would he kill brakes so quickly? :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2023, 11:13:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2023, 19:27:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 February 2023, 19:25:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2023, 16:45:23
Fitted the expensive rear light cluster.
…….

Well follow my lead by not stopping for pedestrians when turning off a main road …….. otherwise you’ll get smacked up the arse and need another rear light cluster.  ;D
I don't think TB is the 'stop for pedestrians' type :D
Trouble is with modern cars, hit a pedestrian and you blow the bonnet airbags.  And most insurance will write off any car where airbags have deployed.

So if I did hit a pedestrain who forgot basic Green Cross Code basics and feel they can hide behind stupid laws, I would reverse back to ensure they were dead, then nick their wallet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2023, 11:14:20
Quote from: Nick W on 17 February 2023, 08:28:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 February 2023, 19:27:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 February 2023, 19:25:11
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2023, 16:45:23
Fitted the expensive rear light cluster.
…….

Well follow my lead by not stopping for pedestrians when turning off a main road …….. otherwise you’ll get smacked up the arse and need another rear light cluster.  ;D
I don't think TB is the 'stop for pedestrians' type :D


Of course he is, how else would he kill brakes so quickly? :)
Your right foot should always be hard down.  Just need to pick a pedal.  All slowing down maneuverers should be a full on emergency stop.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 February 2023, 13:02:49
Or… flat out until you see God then brake :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2023, 13:23:48
Quote from: Raeturbo on 17 February 2023, 13:02:49
Or… flat out until you see God then brake :y
I think at that point, braking is somewhat moot :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 19 February 2023, 23:31:47
Put a second coat of paint on the rear calipers on the 530D, looks a lot better than the rusty look  :)

Friday I took the V70 to SOS where they did another 'sump dump' on the gearbox and refilled with fresh fluid, fitted the dipstick conversion (full size replacement for the stupid tiny 'technicians' version that you cant reach from above) and fitted new rear trailing arm bushes. Few more jobs to do on the car - condensor appears to have split and the rear discs have a fair lip on them now.

Also purchased a used genuine Volvo space saver spare wheel and jack kit, not happy to drive around in a car with no spare when it doesn't have runflats and don't see how a ten year old bottle of glue is much good....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2023, 00:20:40
Took the rear lights off the Alabama Mumsybus in order to replace four rivets on the bumper assembly. Discovered in the process that both rear lights have been replaced (missing nut and yellow crayon all over the back of them ::)) along with some of the boot trim.

No evidence of rear damage, so I can only conclude that the car got a bit mouldy being sat during 2020/21 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 20 February 2023, 09:53:00
Tidied the unit (a bit) then looked for the union to screw back in the r/h exhaust manifold to blank off the EGR, cant find it anywhere. Bugger as it looks like 16mm x 1.0 pitch. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 20 February 2023, 10:10:16
Quote from: countrywoman on 20 February 2023, 09:53:00
Tidied the unit (a bit) then looked for the union to screw back in the r/h exhaust manifold to blank off the EGR, cant find it anywhere. Bugger as it looks like 16mm x 1.0 pitch.


You need a lathe.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 February 2023, 13:34:05
Quote from: Nick W on 20 February 2023, 10:10:16
You need a lathe.....

Don't we all!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2023, 15:03:31
I've just turned down the offer of one.  Now you've got me thinking ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 February 2023, 16:08:28
They're like 3d printers. A solution looking for their problem  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 February 2023, 14:32:34
My current 3D printer is on its 2nd bed and 3rd extruded assembly.

It sure gets some work use!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 February 2023, 18:22:02
Collected the Alabama Mumsybus from the garage. Some coding a, CV boot and new wheel bearing and it's fault code free.

Officially no longer has rear self levelling.

Also, the bearing was physically damaged by the garage that fitted the genuine ABS sensor about nine months before I bought it. Apparently they went to the trouble of running a drill across the face of the bearing to dig out the old sensor and I suspect that they dumped it to the dealer that I bought it from because they couldn't shift the then intermittent ABS fault :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 21 February 2023, 20:20:15
Went and helped one of my friends in the hot rod club sort his 350ci Chevy motor, he had fitted new alloy heads with roller rockers and it was running like a pig, Went back to basics, reset the valve lash (hydraulic lifters) correctly, set ign timing by ear and sorted his carb. Running on 8 now, think it needs some HT leads as a bit of random miss on idle but it reved clean in his garage. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 22 February 2023, 17:49:54
Went up to Bridlington to fit a new battery to oldest brothers BMW 323CSI ready for it going for M.o.T.[it's been stood on his drive since early November when he went into hospital]which is due by next Wednesday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 22 February 2023, 18:30:54
Better get a few hard miles on it then to blow away the cobwebs👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 February 2023, 07:44:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 February 2023, 15:03:31
I've just turned down the offer of one.  Now you've got me thinking ;D

You did what!  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2023, 16:25:59
It was bigger than I would likely need, so if I did ever get one, I'd go for a small tabletop toy one.

A few years ago, mum was getting rid of dads old lathe, I really, really was tempted by that, due to all the add-ons, but it was enormous.  Plus, had I put it in the garage, I wouldn't have it now ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 February 2023, 19:01:06
Have the interior of the Alabama Mumsybus a thorough clean. Was going to wash and polish the outside, but too cold to be throwing water everywhere  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 February 2023, 11:34:39
Just got home from a weekend in Dublin, dropped the Jag off for a new AC condenser to be fitted in my local butchers… Er Garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 February 2023, 12:40:27
Loaded the Subaru with various items for our local auction rooms, there's money to be made simply by clearing the loft out..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 February 2023, 16:56:04
Done.. £100 bargain😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 February 2023, 18:45:35
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 February 2023, 11:34:39
Just got home from a weekend in Dublin, dropped the Jag off for a new AC condenser to be fitted in my local butchers… Er Garage.

What possessed you to waste a weekend in that shitehouse ?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 February 2023, 18:50:27
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 February 2023, 18:45:35
Quote from: Raeturbo on 27 February 2023, 11:34:39
Just got home from a weekend in Dublin, dropped the Jag off for a new AC condenser to be fitted in my local butchers… Er Garage.

What possessed you to waste a weekend in that shitehouse ?  ::)

He mixed up the rugby fixtures!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 February 2023, 20:34:45
It’s very good if you know where to go and the Arlington was full of Welsh🤣 we thought we would be the only five there! It was full to the rafters and quite a big place, only fault was the result which England very well deserved, more power,  better under the ball, faster to the breakdown, and why the FK Wales kept kicking the ball was beyond belief after only 15 minutes the air was blue around our table, but it is what it is and we enjoyed a massive piss up anyway😎😂 It hurts but,well done England.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 February 2023, 21:53:22
The only good thing about Dublin is the Guinness brewery (if you like Guinness) otherwise its one huge toilet.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 February 2023, 21:59:09
I love Guinness and I love the people👍 that’s more than enough for me. Not to mention the beautiful Irish women I’ve frequently bumped into🟥
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 February 2023, 13:55:47
Poured more piss in the tank.

To me, it seems to be getting through loads, but looking back at when I last did it, she's covered some miles since ;D.  Last lot seemed to be around 400 miles per litre, though there is no way of knowing how empty it was.  I'll have to do a calculation from when we first got it for better accuracy :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 04 March 2023, 13:46:38
Omega engine all ready for gearbox to go on, just need a slave, woops, secondary clutch cylinder. Not trusting the one thats been sat 20 years as it will be box out to change it.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 March 2023, 19:45:49
Finally got around to plumbing in the heated washer bottle on the Alabama Mumsybus and had intended to change the coolant whilst the system was open.

Not quite to plan though, as had bought the correct blue coolant, only to find that it has been changed at some point and is now the orange stuff. Fortunately I still had some from summat else, so syphoned the expansion tank and made a concerted effort not to spill too much.

All back together and run up to temp, just need to recheck it when it's cooled down a bit and fill the washer bottle.

Funny how there's always one screw under the wheel arch that doesn't want to go back where you found it ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 05 March 2023, 09:42:42
That is what in mechanics terms is called a shoulder bolt!!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 05 March 2023, 10:34:16
Spent an hour picking off the glue from the tailgate, and cleaning with cellulose thinners after most of the letters had decided to fall off (VAUXHALLOMEGA2.5V6). Glue with a 23 year lifespan did well.... now debadged. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 March 2023, 12:48:22
That reminds me. It says AUXHALL on the rear of mine.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 March 2023, 13:17:44
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 March 2023, 12:48:22
That reminds me. It says AUXHALL on the rear of mine.  ;D
That's ok, just put a "F" on the front.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 05 March 2023, 19:23:45
Got the welder out today to try and fix the rust in the bottom of the Omega spare wheel well. Been putting this off for months/years but after a vigorous attack with a screwdriver the bottom just fell out. Hey Ho. >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 March 2023, 21:22:20
Had the same with mine a few years ago. Wasnt too bad to fix tbh, although its the kind of thing I feel a bit too old for now.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2023, 11:14:48
That nice Mr DTM fella fixed mine.  I was going to say recently, but I haven't owned the car for 6 years, and was probably a couple of years before that.

I must be getting old  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 March 2023, 19:12:41
Dropped the Mondeo into my local ATS for a service, while I had a wander round and then drank coffee in Costa.  :y

Noticed a couple of new 'Turkish' barber shops have opened since I was last there.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2023, 19:15:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 06 March 2023, 19:12:41
Dropped the Mondeo into my local ATS for a service, while I had a wander round and then drank coffee in Costa.  :y

Noticed a couple of new 'Turkish' barber shops have opened since I was last there.  ::)

Now now, Mr Tigger. I'm sure everything is all as it should be. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2023, 19:16:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2023, 11:14:48
That nice Mr DTM fella fixed mine.  I was going to say recently, but I haven't owned the car for 6 years, and was probably a couple of years before that.

I must be getting old ;D

You are.

Not 'Gods waiting room' old like STMO, but getting on a bit. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 March 2023, 19:18:10
Taking the Jaguar to Swansea in the morning to have the LPG looked at and hopefully fixed, the car is stalling at junctions occasionally and it can be quite hair raising (if I had any🤫).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 March 2023, 19:25:30
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2023, 19:16:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2023, 11:14:48
That nice Mr DTM fella fixed mine.  I was going to say recently, but I haven't owned the car for 6 years, and was probably a couple of years before that.

I must be getting old ;D

You are.

Not 'Gods waiting room' old like STMO, but getting on a bit. :)
Yes, I haven't got long left on this earth. Roll on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 March 2023, 21:25:18
Quote from: STEMO on 06 March 2023, 19:25:30
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2023, 19:16:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 March 2023, 11:14:48
That nice Mr DTM fella fixed mine.  I was going to say recently, but I haven't owned the car for 6 years, and was probably a couple of years before that.

I must be getting old ;D

You are.

Not 'Gods waiting room' old like STMO, but getting on a bit. :)
Yes, I haven't got long left on this earth. Roll on.

You've got to hang on for a few years until the new pooch has karked it now.  :)

Poor little thing will be broken hearted if you go first.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 March 2023, 00:41:08
That’s why lm waiting to get another dog, losing my last two dogs over 25 years really hurt me, I am hoping my next dog will outlive me
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2023, 11:05:13
Quote from: Raeturbo on 06 March 2023, 19:18:10
Taking the Jaguar to Swansea in the morning to have the LPG looked at and hopefully fixed, the car is stalling at junctions occasionally and it can be quite hair raising (if I had any🤫).
TBE used to do that.  CBA to replace the shagged injectors and the hassle of remapping, so I set it to switch back to petrol at idle ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 March 2023, 12:57:14
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 March 2023, 00:41:08
That’s why lm waiting to get another dog, losing my last two dogs over 25 years really hurt me, I am hoping my next dog will outlive me

What about the dog's feelings you selfish bastard?  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 March 2023, 17:30:16
Ordered new A/C condensor for the Volvo.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 17:37:21
Nothing. I never do anything to my car. I don't even wash it myself, and I haven't cleaned the inside for months. It just gets dirty again. Never mind.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2023, 18:02:43
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 17:37:21
Nothing. I never do anything to my car. I don't even wash it myself, and I haven't cleaned the inside for months. It just gets dirty again. Never mind.  ;D
Do you just part exchange when the cup holders start to overflow with car park tickets :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 18:04:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2023, 18:02:43
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 17:37:21
Nothing. I never do anything to my car. I don't even wash it myself, and I haven't cleaned the inside for months. It just gets dirty again. Never mind.  ;D
Do you just part exchange when the cup holders start to overflow with car park tickets :D
I don't use car parks that you pay to park in  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 March 2023, 18:36:13
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 18:04:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2023, 18:02:43
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 17:37:21
Nothing. I never do anything to my car. I don't even wash it myself, and I haven't cleaned the inside for months. It just gets dirty again. Never mind.  ;D
Do you just part exchange when the cup holders start to overflow with car park tickets :D
I don't use car parks that you pay to park in  :)

Tight Yorkshire bastard. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 March 2023, 18:37:20
Took the wheels off the Mondeo and dropped them off at a refurb place.  :)

Turns out two of them were slightly buckled so they'll get straightened out.  :y   Or should that be rounded out?  ???  :-\  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 March 2023, 18:44:59
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2023, 19:15:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 06 March 2023, 19:12:41
Dropped the Mondeo into my local ATS for a service, while I had a wander round and then drank coffee in Costa.  :y

Noticed a couple of new 'Turkish' barber shops have opened since I was last there.  ::)

Now now, Mr Tigger. I'm sure everything is all as it should be. ::)

Hmm how many barber shops does a typical English market town with a population of approximately 12,000 need?  ???

There were already three, and one of those was a big one with 6 chairs.  :-\

You're probably right though M'lud, it's all fine and above board.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 March 2023, 19:11:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 March 2023, 12:57:14
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 March 2023, 00:41:08
That’s why lm waiting to get another dog, losing my last two dogs over 25 years really hurt me, I am hoping my next dog will outlive me

What about the dog's feelings you selfish bastard?  ::)  ;D
                 Watch it you I know where you shop🥊🥊🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 19:19:09
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 March 2023, 18:36:13
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 18:04:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2023, 18:02:43
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 17:37:21
Nothing. I never do anything to my car. I don't even wash it myself, and I haven't cleaned the inside for months. It just gets dirty again. Never mind.  ;D
Do you just part exchange when the cup holders start to overflow with car park tickets :D
I don't use car parks that you pay to park in  :)

Tight Yorkshire bastard. :)
No, I have no need to use them in my day to day life. I obviously have to use them in Sheffield, Leeds, etc, but they are mostly ticket free. Show your card, phone, whatever.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2023, 20:38:52
OK then, cup holders full of Werthers wrappers  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 21:00:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 March 2023, 20:38:52
OK then, cup holders full of Werthers wrappers  :P
No. Used jonnies maybe  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 07:54:15
Drove it back to Mercedes for them to have another go at the brake booster recall.

Glad that I had the ABS issue resolved a couple of weeks ago, as 2 inches of snow would have been tedious... Don't get me wrong, messing around in snow is highly recommended, just not when you need to be somewhere.

That said, even on 18,000 mile old Goodyear Eagle F1s, it behaved impeccably.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 08:10:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 07:54:15
Drove it back to Mercedes for them to have another go at the brake booster recall.

 ....

Does your Merc have electric power steering?
I ask because I got a recall letter from MB saying that they need to look at 3 bolts between the motor & the rack .... something about rust.
I 'm reluctant to take it due to the 'recall' re their emissions software update. The web is full of tales re the update & NOX sensors then failing, and owners taking their car in for other work to then find out that MB have done the update without their knowledge or permission.
There's also another recall re water ingress into the spare wheel well ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 09:28:04
Quote from: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 08:10:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 07:54:15
Drove it back to Mercedes for them to have another go at the brake booster recall.

 ....

Does your Merc have electric power steering?
I ask because I got a recall letter from MB saying that they need to look at 3 bolts between the motor & the rack .... something about rust.
I 'm reluctant to take it due to the 'recall' re their emissions software update. The web is full of tales re the update & NOX sensors then failing, and owners taking their car in for other work to then find out that MB have done the update without their knowledge or permission.
There's also another recall re water ingress into the spare wheel well ....
It doesn't as it goes. No Dpf/Adblue or NOx sensors either. Which is nice. 8)

Your ML may be new enough to have escaped the booster recall :-\ Easy enough to check viable the DVLA MoT history checker ;)

Taking of NOx sensors there's a chap here who has bought his C Class in for an intermittent EML. Apparantly it's the NOx sensor. Interestingly, it is a 2016 car so would have had the recall for it in 2017. Fortunately he has the extended warranty so it's covers (whenif it comes off backorder :-X) the sensor and any breakdown in the meantime... Probably.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 March 2023, 09:38:06
Took the Range Rover out the garage first time in two weeks, having a run out to Hunstanton, meeting some friends over there for a fish & chip lunch ( best in the area) and probably a pint, my kind of day..😄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 10:28:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 09:28:04
....
Your ML may be new enough to have escaped the booster recall :-\ Easy enough to check viable the DVLA MoT history checker ;)....

It does escape it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 10:32:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 09:28:04
... .
 so would have had the recall for it in 2017.  :-X) the sensor and any breakdown in the meantime... Probably.

I got a letter for my car's software 'upgrade' .... I ignored it. Got another letter which I also ignored. MB then phoned me to ask when I wanted to book my car in, I told them I wasn't prepared to let them do it partly because it's not a mandatory recall here in Blighty, OK she said & that was it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 10:35:15
Quote from: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 10:32:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 09:28:04
... .
 so would have had the recall for it in 2017.  :-X) the sensor and any breakdown in the meantime... Probably.

I got a letter for my car's software 'upgrade' .... I ignored it. Got another letter which I also ignored. MB then phoned me to ask when I wanted to book my car in, I told them I wasn't prepared to let them do it partly because it's not a mandatory recall here in Blighty, OK she said & that was it.
Makes you wonder if they're being pressured into doing it by the powers that be instead of gonna to court for emissions fraud. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 10:37:23
Well, been set the health report for the Alabama Mumsybus... Apparantly all for tyres need replacing due to being at  4.5mm ;D

More of a concern, apparantly the gearbox sump is leaking. That was brand new last week  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 March 2023, 11:01:01
Quote from: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 08:10:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 07:54:15
Drove it back to Mercedes for them to have another go at the brake booster recall.

 ....

Does your Merc have electric power steering?
I ask because I got a recall letter from MB saying that they need to look at 3 bolts between the motor & the rack .... something about rust.
I 'm reluctant to take it due to the 'recall' re their emissions software update. The web is full of tales re the update & NOX sensors then failing, and owners taking their car in for other work to then find out that MB have done the update without their knowledge or permission.
There's also another recall re water ingress into the spare wheel well ....
We got a letter from Vx last year asking us to make an appointment for them to 'upgrade', not 'update', the emissions software. I immediately stopped taking it to them for services, lots of tales of loss of power on the forums.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2023, 11:46:08
Quote from: STEMO on 07 March 2023, 17:37:21
Nothing. I never do anything to my car. I don't even wash it myself, and I haven't cleaned the inside for months. It just gets dirty again. Never mind.  ;D
I can't wash it. I blame Brexit ;D. All the Eastern European hand washes hear have disappeared, and I aint paying Tesco's mob £25 to just pressure wash it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2023, 11:48:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 10:35:15
Quote from: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 10:32:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 09:28:04
... .
 so would have had the recall for it in 2017.  :-X) the sensor and any breakdown in the meantime... Probably.

I got a letter for my car's software 'upgrade' .... I ignored it. Got another letter which I also ignored. MB then phoned me to ask when I wanted to book my car in, I told them I wasn't prepared to let them do it partly because it's not a mandatory recall here in Blighty, OK she said & that was it.
Makes you wonder if they're being pressured into doing it by the powers that be instead of gonna to court for emissions fraud. :-\
They can charge the manufacturer for doing it, albeit at a reduced rate, so the service departments are keen.  But as most of these things are set and forget whilst it does it, ideal job to do at tea-break time, which helps with commission, so the knuckle draggers are also keen.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 March 2023, 11:49:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 10:37:23
Well, been set the health report for the Alabama Mumsybus... Apparantly all for tyres need replacing due to being at  4.5mm ;D

More of a concern, apparantly the gearbox sump is leaking. That was brand new last week  ???
So, is it really leaking, and if so, have they loosened it.  Sounds like a typical shitty dealer touting for easy extras.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 March 2023, 12:13:49
Quote from: Rangie on 08 March 2023, 09:38:06
Took the Range Rover out the garage first time in two weeks, having a run out to Hunstanton, meeting some friends over there for a fish & chip lunch ( best in the area) and probably a pint, my kind of day..😄
Went into a pub/hotel called The Lodge in Old Hunstanton last week. Was visiting my eldest son at his holibob let at Heacham. Had a really good fish and chip lunch there. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 March 2023, 12:15:47
Great fire of London
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 12:17:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 March 2023, 11:49:24
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 March 2023, 10:37:23
Well, been set the health report for the Alabama Mumsybus... Apparantly all for tyres need replacing due to being at  4.5mm ;D

More of a concern, apparantly the gearbox sump is leaking. That was brand new last week  ???
So, is it really leaking, and if so, have they loosened it.  Sounds like a typical shitty dealer touting for easy extras.
It is a brand new sump pan fitted with a gearbox service on Friday last week. To be fair to the garage that did the sump, they're taking it in first thing tomorrow to get it sorted.

But yeah, tried to foist a set of tyres on me when the average depth is over 4.5mm, and one tyre apparently has 'cuts to a depth of near the cords' and 5mm of tread across it and therefore needs changing.  >:(

I told him that they were still legal and once it is MoTd I can get them done then if I keep it. Otherwise it will be SEP :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 12:48:41
Quote from: STEMO on 08 March 2023, 11:01:01
....
We got a letter from Vx last year asking us to make an appointment for them to 'upgrade', not 'update', the emissions software. I immediately stopped taking it to them for services, lots of tales of loss of power on the forums.

I forget now how MB phrased it ..... I'm sure I could find their letter if I wanted to  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 08 March 2023, 12:51:57
Quote from: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 12:48:41
Quote from: STEMO on 08 March 2023, 11:01:01
....
We got a letter from Vx last year asking us to make an appointment for them to 'upgrade', not 'update', the emissions software. I immediately stopped taking it to them for services, lots of tales of loss of power on the forums.

I forget now how MB phrased it ..... I'm sure I could find their letter if I wanted to  ::)
What I meant was, they class it as an upgrade, making it sound like they're giving you something for free.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2023, 12:54:05
Quote from: STEMO on 08 March 2023, 12:51:57
....
What I meant was, they class it as an upgrade, making it sound like they're giving you something for free.

I realised that  ;) .... I just could think how MB phrased it - upgrade or update  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 March 2023, 13:06:27
Quote from: ronnyd on 08 March 2023, 12:13:49
Quote from: Rangie on 08 March 2023, 09:38:06
Took the Range Rover out the garage first time in two weeks, having a run out to Hunstanton, meeting some friends over there for a fish & chip lunch ( best in the area) and probably a pint, my kind of day..😄
Went into a pub/hotel called The Lodge in Old Hunstanton last week. Was visiting my eldest son at his holibob let at Heacham. Had a really good fish and chip lunch there. :y
Many of my childhood holidays were at Heacham, as my "Aunt and Uncle" (not really related, just family friends) used to run a caravan park on the seafront.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 March 2023, 15:06:45
Took the Zafira A tractor juice edition for it's yearly prod and poke by the MOT tester .
It passed , no advisories  :)
21 years old ,140K 43MPG (according to the trip computer)
obviously I'd checked it over ,serviced it prior to MOT (with some of the goodies TB kindly supplied  :) thanks again  :y
Picked the worst day of the year to take it  :P with the snow  :-[
got back up the steep hill and parked it on the steep drive (as TB will remember)
got out and the bloody thing slid down th drive in the snow  :o
fortunately stopping when it reached the curb  :)

Glad i have the snow and ice tyres on the front of my omega ,though I should have had the rears on too  ::)
based on the slip sliding the arse end was doing  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 March 2023, 21:36:00
I would put that tyre combination in the almost dangerous box :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 March 2023, 21:57:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 March 2023, 21:36:00
I would put that tyre combination in the almost dangerous box :-\
???
codswallop 
75% of braking is the front wheels , and most of the steering  :P
I had a flat tyre and swapped out as a pair (axle set ) snow is nearly over now ,
so I just need to decide if i fit all snow and ice  ,or all wet grip , some call them "summer tyres"  :D
NOT because of "dangerous box" tripe , the rims are different  >:D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 March 2023, 22:37:35
Whichever end they're on it makes the car inherently unstable because one end or the other will have better adhesion than the other.

My issue wasn't so much with which end you fitted them to, but rather the mixture.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 March 2023, 23:08:38
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 March 2023, 22:37:35
Whichever end they're on it makes the car inherently unstable because one end or the other will have better adhesion than the other.

My issue wasn't so much with which end you fitted them to, but rather the mixture.  ;)
both ends need constant "adhesion" for best results  ;D
the rears have 7mm of tread ,fronts 6mm
the Omega performed well under the circumstances .
In an ideal world ,i'd have had S&I front and back for TODAY's conditions ,but that couldn't happen today .
It may have been "less slippy" with ALL snow and ice tyres, but i coped.
I've been driving mostly RWD all my driving history ,including tractors on a farm as a kid  ;)

many people drive with crap, nearly bald tyres ,wrongly inflated  :-X

My original comment pointed to the benefits of "winter" snow and ice tyres in snow and ice conditions .
my "summer" tyres  have good wet grip (B rated) and now it's raining  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 March 2023, 23:15:36
No issues with the summer tyres on the Alabama Mumsybus either, although gravity and permanent four wheel drive help ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 12 March 2023, 17:29:52
Fitted the clutch slave and put the gearbox back on the engine , must have got the clutch centred okay as it went straight on.
Hoped to fit it back in but need some Tex screws to hold some covers in place before. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 14 March 2023, 19:14:07
Engine and box fitted back in the Austin, started connecting stuff up properly (not in build it mode) with new fasteners, washers and all.   
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 14 March 2023, 19:18:30
Quote from: countrywoman on 14 March 2023, 19:14:07
Engine and box fitted back in the Austin, started connecting stuff up properly (not in build it mode) with new fasteners, washers and all.
Looking forward to plenty of pics and, possibly, a video of the finished project  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 March 2023, 21:26:28
Saab and Micra pizza car,  passed mot  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 15 March 2023, 10:01:12
I would post pics but Imgur wont load my pics any more, gets 3/4 way through and sticks. Build thread on Rods and Sods in Garage section if anyone wants to look.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 March 2023, 17:09:45
Quote from: countrywoman on 15 March 2023, 10:01:12
I would post pics but Imgur wont load my pics any more, gets 3/4 way through and sticks. Build thread on Rods and Sods in Garage section if anyone wants to look.

No excuses.  ::)  :)

https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=137219.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 March 2023, 16:54:24
Not put any fuel in it for weeks, but have had to top it up with electricity again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 March 2023, 18:12:37
Finally got the correct discs from ECP for the rear of my sons Civic. Managed to fit disc / pads / caliper to one rear whel today when the rain stopped at 3.30pm.
No idea when I and his car will both be available to do the other three corners.  ::)

On the bright side. ECP mispriced front Discs for the Boxster yesterday to ordered and paid for a pair at £23 instead of approx. £200.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 March 2023, 18:18:33
Stripped,cleaned and adjusted handbrake on step daughters Volvo C70.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 17 March 2023, 18:51:12
Cleaned and painted the front calipers on the V70. Anything is an improvement on rust!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 March 2023, 19:14:24
Picked up my wheels from the refurb place and fitted them back on the Monsit and I'm very pleased with the result.  :y

I had them done black, which I have a feeling I'll regret as time goes on as every little scratch and scuff will stick out like a sore thumb.  :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2023, 19:22:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 March 2023, 19:14:24
Picked up my wheels from the refurb place and fitted them back on the Monsit and I'm very pleased with the result.  :y

I had them done black, which I have a feeling I'll regret as time goes on as every little scratch and scuff will stick out like a sore thumb.  :-\
Do they hold air now?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 March 2023, 19:34:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2023, 19:22:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 March 2023, 19:14:24
Picked up my wheels from the refurb place and fitted them back on the Monsit and I'm very pleased with the result.  :y

I had them done black, which I have a feeling I'll regret as time goes on as every little scratch and scuff will stick out like a sore thumb.  :-\
Do they hold air now?

I'll let you know tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2023, 19:39:35
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 March 2023, 19:34:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2023, 19:22:38
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 March 2023, 19:14:24
Picked up my wheels from the refurb place and fitted them back on the Monsit and I'm very pleased with the result.  :y

I had them done black, which I have a feeling I'll regret as time goes on as every little scratch and scuff will stick out like a sore thumb.  :-\
Do they hold air now?

I'll let you know tomorrow.  :)
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 17 March 2023, 20:50:39
Had "fun" fitting the down pipes in the Austin, tried to remove the lambda sensor from o/s to make it easier. No bloody chance as its most likely the original from 96. Got it to move just over 1/2 turn with heat but that was it, didnt have enough heat.
All cables hooked up to engine now, just need to work out the 2 cut off wires I left sticking out. One black/white and the other black/blue, think one might have gone to the reverse switch? from memory. Will have to do a pin test.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2023, 21:01:37
The black and white one is the reverse switch ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 18 March 2023, 09:10:45
Yes I was sure about that one, only needed on auto I suspect.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 18 March 2023, 14:27:28
It goes to air con, not that this ex plod car had any(universal loom)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2023, 18:12:54
The Mondeo's refurbed wheels are holding pressure....  so far!  :y

But now the windscreen washer pipe has popped off the pump again!  >:(

One step forward.....  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 March 2023, 19:27:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2023, 18:12:54
The Mondeo's refurbed wheels are holding pressure....  so far!  :y

But now the windscreen washer pipe has popped off the pump again!  >:(

One step forward.....  ::)
you should have done it right the first time  ::)
or didn't you have cable ties and duct tape with you  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2023, 21:24:13
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 March 2023, 19:27:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2023, 18:12:54
The Mondeo's refurbed wheels are holding pressure....  so far!  :y

But now the windscreen washer pipe has popped off the pump again!  >:(

One step forward.....  ::)
you should have done it right the first time  ::)
or didn't you have cable ties and duct tape with you :D

I thought a dab of glue would do the trick.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 March 2023, 21:18:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2023, 21:24:13

I thought a dab of glue would do the trick.  :-\

Could mean there's a blockage somewhere? Surely you don't get that much back pressure out of a washer pump?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 March 2023, 05:24:53
Quote from: countrywoman on 18 March 2023, 09:10:45
Yes I was sure about that one, only needed on auto I suspect.
You suspect incorrectly ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 20 March 2023, 10:08:17
In that case before I cock it up what does it do?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 March 2023, 15:48:01
Connects to the switch at the back of the gearbox  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 20 March 2023, 18:06:46
Yes the same black and white wire that feeds the switch so does that mean it needs to have an ign feed to it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 March 2023, 21:59:08
12v goes to the switch and then to the light. About 6,500miles from my diagrams, but Haynes should suffice, being an earlier car ;)

I suspect that the feed comes from the light switch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 21 March 2023, 09:18:34
Yes I thought it was just telling the ECU you were in reverse, not sure why on a manual car? Cant see it making any difference if disconnected. Off to consult my Haynes now, trouble is you find it says wire goes to 451 and when you look at 451 there is nothing there (thats just an example number)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2023, 09:59:30
The wiring diagrams in the Haynes Book of 'dangle berries' are actually pretty good, unusually :y

TIS2000 is better, as its interactive and covers (only) the later facelifts, but its too much of an arse to get working on modern PCs due to Frontend.exe being 16bit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2023, 10:01:04
Discovered, with the help of a hosepipe, that her car was actually a metallic red, not dogshit brown.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2023, 17:02:56
Quote from: countrywoman on 21 March 2023, 09:18:34
Yes I thought it was just telling the ECU you were in reverse, not sure why on a manual car? Cant see it making any difference if disconnected. Off to consult my Haynes now, trouble is you find it says wire goes to 451 and when you look at 451 there is nothing there (thats just an example number)

Need to read it better...

In order:

Fuse 15.
Black wire.
Switch.
White Black Wire.
X3/6.
X1/36.
(connection to Pin 10 Interior Mirror for undimming purposes when reversing).
Estate has connection at X22/8 Saloon does not.
Both reverse light bulbs in parallel.
Brown wire
Rear body ground (via X22/4 estate only).

Doesn’t go anywhere near the engine ECU except by way of sharing the harness route with the cat wiring back to X3.

If you only have the WhiteBlack wire to the switch then you're missing the 12v feed from F15.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 March 2023, 17:44:44
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 March 2023, 21:18:55
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 18 March 2023, 21:24:13

I thought a dab of glue would do the trick.  :-\

Could mean there's a blockage somewhere? Surely you don't get that much back pressure out of a washer pump?

Yes I think you're right Jim, I've been fiddling with it this afternoon and although I can blow down the pipe, I had to blow quite hard. ( :-X )  So it's either blocked or kinked somewhere.  :-\

I've reattached the pipe to the pump with a bodged up pipe clip (twisted wire), but as it's in an awkward place I couldn't twist it up very tight, so when it comes off again I'll just replace the pipe.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2023, 17:47:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2023, 17:02:56
Quote from: countrywoman on 21 March 2023, 09:18:34
Yes I thought it was just telling the ECU you were in reverse, not sure why on a manual car? Cant see it making any difference if disconnected. Off to consult my Haynes now, trouble is you find it says wire goes to 451 and when you look at 451 there is nothing there (thats just an example number)

Need to read it better...

In order:

Fuse 15.
Black wire.
Switch.
White Black Wire.
X3/6.
X1/36.
(connection to Pin 10 Interior Mirror for undimming purposes when reversing).
Estate has connection at X22/8 Saloon does not.
Both reverse light bulbs in parallel.
Brown wire
Rear body ground (via X22/4 estate only).

Doesn’t go anywhere near the engine ECU except by way of sharing the harness route with the cat wiring back to X3.

If you only have the WhiteBlack wire to the switch then you're missing the 12v feed from F15.
And as a point of reference, ALL the tail light wiring on ALL Omegas runs along the left hand sill ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 21 March 2023, 17:49:00
Reverse light wired up today, wires were there ready. Fitted gear shift assembly but need some fir tree panel clips to hold the boot in place under gear lever, of course non of the ones in my assortment box fitted.
Read the wiring diagram, the black/white goes to the reverse switch via the A/C and auto box ECU so it's fine disconnected.
 Yup the Omega loom in the Austin runs down n/s as well ------------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 March 2023, 18:01:39
Quote from: countrywoman on 21 March 2023, 17:49:00
Reverse light wired up today, wires were there ready. Fitted gear shift assembly but need some fir tree panel clips to hold the boot in place under gear lever, of course non of the ones in my assortment box fitted.
Read the wiring diagram, the black/white goes to the reverse switch via the A/C and auto box ECU so it's fine disconnected.
 Yup the Omega loom in the Austin runs down n/s as well ------------
:y

The above assumed manual, but the only reason it goes via the slush box ecu is for selector purposes... If it is actually in reverse, then it puts the lights on. The manual wiring is a touch less convolutes ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2023, 20:04:48
Removed and refitted the interior of a BMW 120 coupe in order to swap out the sunroof assembly.

The drive gear had failed and rather than temporarily manually force the roof closed pending a replacement motor, the previous owner decided that £30 worth of silicone sealant was the best solution. The did a pretty thorough job of plugging the gaps around the edge :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 March 2023, 17:43:06
Local garage welded up my exhaust.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 24 March 2023, 17:50:15
Got some fir tree panel clips from Hellfrauds yesterday, under gearlever boot now fitted. Fitted n/s silencer, have to do a slight mod to floor to fit o/s. Bit the bullet and TIG welded the fitting into o/s front strut, checking if its air tight tomorrow. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 March 2023, 17:56:47
Quote from: countrywoman on 24 March 2023, 17:50:15
Got some fir tree panel clips from Hellfrauds yesterday, under gearlever boot now fitted. Fitted n/s silencer, have to do a slight mod to floor to fit o/s. Bit the bullet and TIG welded the fitting into o/s front strut, checking if its air tight tomorrow.
You're an MOT tester, it'll be airtight  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 25 March 2023, 15:09:04
After an eighteen month hiatus due to unforseen circumstances I got started on the manual conversion on my E24 .
Strip down was very easy and interior is now out ,exhaust ,prop,  heatshields , linkages, sensors and cooler pipes all out .
Two bellhousing bolts ,torque converter and the old three speed box will be ready to drop .
The Getrag going in has a split bellhousing case so will be much easier to fit .
(https://i.ibb.co/ctyjWNK/002-3.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xFZHsy6/21-10-21-003-2-Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 March 2023, 18:03:39
Personally I think that's the best looking BMW ever produced, an old neighbour of mine had one always admired it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2023, 18:30:12
I agree. That looks like it will be a very enjoyable / rewarding project Don. :y 8)

All Ive done today is wash the little Shitroen and check the fluids. I am at work though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 March 2023, 19:28:35
Got a P0220 code on the V70 so got to investigate which part is playing silly buggers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 March 2023, 09:44:25
Quote from: Rangie on 25 March 2023, 18:03:39
Personally I think that's the best looking BMW ever produced, an old neighbour of mine had one always admired it.

Yep, it's not often I like a BMW, but those, the 2002 and the old CSL are absolutely lovely.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 March 2023, 12:06:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 March 2023, 09:44:25
Quote from: Rangie on 25 March 2023, 18:03:39
Personally I think that's the best looking BMW ever produced, an old neighbour of mine had one always admired it.

Yep, it's not often I like a BMW, but those, the 2002 and the old CSL are absolutely lovely.


Yes, but rust and head gasket issues killed most of them over 30 years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 March 2023, 12:29:53
Quote from: Nick W on 26 March 2023, 12:06:07
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 26 March 2023, 09:44:25
Quote from: Rangie on 25 March 2023, 18:03:39
Personally I think that's the best looking BMW ever produced, an old neighbour of mine had one always admired it.

Yep, it's not often I like a BMW, but those, the 2002 and the old CSL are absolutely lovely.


Yes, but rust and head gasket issues killed most of them over 30 years ago.

A mate of mine has a couple of 2002s and it's amazing how much better designed and built they are than the BL / Ford sh!te of the 1970s, though. I'm sure that came at a cost back then.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 26 March 2023, 15:42:17
Well that ^ would be easy, mum still has a dust bin from the 50s and its rust free!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2023, 18:26:58
A mate of mine had a 2002 in the 70,s and everything about it just felt in a different league from a quality point of view, to all the other cars around at that time.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2023, 13:08:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2023, 18:26:58
A mate of mine had a 2002 in the 70,s and everything about it just felt in a different league from a quality point of view, to all the other cars around at that time.

October 1973.

2002...£2399
2002 tii....£2799
Cortina 2000GT...£1437

Big difference in price and quality.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 March 2023, 14:03:45
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 March 2023, 13:08:52
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 March 2023, 18:26:58
A mate of mine had a 2002 in the 70,s and everything about it just felt in a different league from a quality point of view, to all the other cars around at that time.

October 1973.

2002...£2399
2002 tii....£2799
Cortina 2000GT...£1437

Big difference in price and quality.


Although 70s BMWs rusted at least as well as Fords.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 27 March 2023, 15:40:50
Eff all, gardening duty for mother. Monster buddleia bush to chop up and put in her garden waste bin, surprising how much you can ram in a wheelie bin! 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 March 2023, 16:33:58
It is. Especially if you climb on top of it and jump up an down to squash it down.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 March 2023, 16:40:59
Quote from: countrywoman on 27 March 2023, 15:40:50
Eff all, gardening duty for mother. Monster buddleia bush to chop up and put in her garden waste bin, surprising how much you can ram in a wheelie bin!
Very true.  :y Sometimes fill mine so much that i can't move the bugger when i have to put it out.  ;D That reminds me, i have to put them out tonight.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 March 2023, 22:05:14
Quote from: countrywoman on 27 March 2023, 15:40:50
Eff all, gardening duty for mother. Monster buddleia bush to chop up and put in her garden waste bin, surprising how much you can ram in a wheelie bin!


That's what I've been doing, although it was several smaller ones. I've got probably one more binful to deal with and then I've got to dig the whole garden which I'm not looking forward to. This was supposed to happen last year, as there have been various health issues that have prevented them doing much garden work for the last two years. And I hate gardening. Then I've got the sill ends to do on Richard's R100 when I can find some motivation.


As for wheelie bins, a friend disposed of a crossflow in his - apparently it made a lovely bang as it was emptied into the truck. This was a while ago, as even a knackered 1300 crossflow is now valued in troy ounces ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 27 March 2023, 22:08:03
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 March 2023, 16:33:58
It is. Especially if you climb on top of it and jump up an down to squash it down.  ;D


We were talking about that at practice on Wednesday, and both people who admitted to doing it suggested being careful: one tipped it over and needed stiches, and the other split the bin and had to ask for a replacement. Although they did patch up the old one, so now they have two :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 March 2023, 22:13:17
Quote from: Nick W on 27 March 2023, 22:05:14
Quote from: countrywoman on 27 March 2023, 15:40:50
Eff all, gardening duty for mother. Monster buddleia bush to chop up and put in her garden waste bin, surprising how much you can ram in a wheelie bin!


That's what I've been doing, although it was several smaller ones. I've got probably one more binful to deal with and then I've got to dig the whole garden which I'm not looking forward to. This was supposed to happen last year, as there have been various health issues that have prevented them doing much garden work for the last two years. And I hate gardening. Then I've got the sill ends to do on Richard's R100 when I can find some motivation.


As for wheelie bins, a friend disposed of a crossflow in his - apparently it made a lovely bang as it was emptied into the truck. This was a while ago, as even a knackered 1300 crossflow is now valued in troy ounces ::)
When i first read that i thought it said crossbow.  :o ;D. Had visions of an armed response unit rocking up and surrounding your house.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 March 2023, 18:37:35
Noticed it had been used as target practice :(

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/bombed.png)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 March 2023, 18:46:54
Come and live by the seaside, that's almost a daily occurence.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 March 2023, 17:43:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 March 2023, 18:37:35
Noticed it had been used as target practice :(

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/bombed.png)

Strewth... :o :o

The crap on the screen looks like it has been shit out by a pterodactyl..... >:D

And yes, I did have to  google how to spell the word pterodactyl.... :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 29 March 2023, 18:25:16
Bits came for top hose, all sorted but my hands are wrecked from the small space I needed to get in. Could only get a 38mm 45deg pipe, hoses are 41mm so hope the hose clips hold. Started to get intake pipe work sorted, need an a/c TIG welder first to weld the alloy pipes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2023, 21:10:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 28 March 2023, 18:46:54
Come and live by the seaside, that's almost a daily occurence.  ::)
Ah, that would explain it, as I am living by the seaside this week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 31 March 2023, 16:48:41
Drove it back from a wet and windy Cornwall.  Took 6hrs, seeing as everyone has forgotten how to drive since the lockdowns.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 31 March 2023, 18:12:59
You mean they knew before!! So ordered the bits to make the EGR delete £10, still need a small box and relay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 April 2023, 20:56:02
Finished putting my mates 1 series coupe back together.

Not a bad little car to work on, but I have avoided doing anything mechanical on it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2023, 09:42:22
Fresh MoT on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Which is nice.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 April 2023, 12:23:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2023, 09:42:22
Fresh MoT on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Which is nice.
Congratulations on the MOT  :)

"fresh MOTs" taste so much better than the stale ones  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 April 2023, 12:36:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 April 2023, 12:23:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2023, 09:42:22
Fresh MoT on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Which is nice.
Congratulations on the MOT  :)

"fresh MOTs" taste so much better than the stale ones  :P

I always think cars go a bit better with a new MOT as well.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 April 2023, 13:07:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 05 April 2023, 12:36:50
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 April 2023, 12:23:34
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2023, 09:42:22
Fresh MoT on the Alabama Mumsybus.

Which is nice.
Congratulations on the MOT  :)

"fresh MOTs" taste so much better than the stale ones  :P

I always think cars go a bit better with a new MOT as well.  ;D
Yep. Faster, quieter........somehow newer. Not getridable after all  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: MikeDundee on 06 April 2023, 10:55:35
Bought a new set of headlights for the VXR8 they arrived yesterday from OZ and will be fitted next week :) link below

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265688229872?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220705100511%26meid%3Df36b9f03d2a344f5a58de2993b72b36e%26pid%3D101524%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D265688229872%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2&_trksid=p2380057.c101524.m146925&_trkparms=pageci%3Abe2f4058-d460-11ed-b48b-ca10dfd94cbb%7Cparentrq%3A55fb5b641870ad39738fb3e7ffff82e6%7Ciid%3A1
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 April 2023, 11:20:16
Quote from: MikeDundee on 06 April 2023, 10:55:35
Bought a new set of headlights for the VXR8 they arrived yesterday from OZ and will be fitted next week :) link below

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265688229872?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220705100511%26meid%3Df36b9f03d2a344f5a58de2993b72b36e%26pid%3D101524%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D265688229872%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2&_trksid=p2380057.c101524.m146925&_trkparms=pageci%3Abe2f4058-d460-11ed-b48b-ca10dfd94cbb%7Cparentrq%3A55fb5b641870ad39738fb3e7ffff82e6%7Ciid%3A1
Dynamic sequential indicators. Is that the ones Jaime calls VAG gay?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2023, 14:08:45
Quote from: STEMO on 06 April 2023, 11:20:16
Quote from: MikeDundee on 06 April 2023, 10:55:35
Bought a new set of headlights for the VXR8 they arrived yesterday from OZ and will be fitted next week :) link below

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265688229872?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220705100511%26meid%3Df36b9f03d2a344f5a58de2993b72b36e%26pid%3D101524%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D265688229872%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2&_trksid=p2380057.c101524.m146925&_trkparms=pageci%3Abe2f4058-d460-11ed-b48b-ca10dfd94cbb%7Cparentrq%3A55fb5b641870ad39738fb3e7ffff82e6%7Ciid%3A1
Dynamic sequential indicators. Is that the ones Jaime calls VAG gay?  ;D
Very much so.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2023, 14:11:25
Stupidly put some faith in an eGay seller to get me some brake pads by the weekend.

Needless to say, tracking shows the mongrel still hasn't posted the bloody things.  I'm sure he will now respond about how he's been in hospital or how the dog ate his homework.

FFS.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 April 2023, 19:47:20
Drove it back from a week away in Wold Newton near Filey. Had a very good run, despite my inbuilt sat nav’s attempts to scupper that.  ::)   I may have accelerated out of an Average Speed Monitoring section of the M62/M18 (can’t remember which) a tad too early so will have to wait and see. The very last camera was about two meters ahead of the temporary NSL sign and the NSL sign means hit the gas to me, so I may have been a tad premature.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 April 2023, 19:57:15
Will you never learn ?  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 07 April 2023, 19:59:03
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 April 2023, 19:47:20
Drove it back from a week away in Wold Newton near Filey. Had a very good run, despite my inbuilt sat nav’s attempts to scupper that.  ::)   I may have accelerated out of an Average Speed Monitoring section of the M62/M18 (can’t remember which) a tad too early so will have to wait and see. The very last camera was about two meters ahead of the temporary NSL sign and the NSL sign means hit the gas to me, so I may have been a tad premature.  ::)
You have to be going some to get caught by average speed cameras, like Andy Burnham.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 April 2023, 20:09:26
I really hope you’ve been under….. the bastards are taking our last bits of entertainment from us🙁🙁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 April 2023, 20:46:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 April 2023, 19:57:15
Will you never learn ?  :D ;D

 ;D

I’m getting there, I honestly am.  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 07 April 2023, 21:23:24
Quote from: STEMO on 07 April 2023, 19:59:03
…………
You have to be going some to get caught by average speed cameras, like Andy Burnham.

Had to Google Andy Burnham to see how fast he was going.  :y  The average speed monitoring that I passed through was 30mph, and an awful lot of people were going past me. Mine was a very small indiscretion right at the very end, where I came off cruise to match the flow of traffic. Hey ho, it’s karma for all of the early hours Cornwall runs where I’ve taken an hour and a half off the ETA.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 April 2023, 21:43:02
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 April 2023, 21:23:24
Quote from: STEMO on 07 April 2023, 19:59:03
…………
You have to be going some to get caught by average speed cameras, like Andy Burnham.

Had to Google Andy Burnham to see how fast he was going.  :y  The average speed monitoring that I passed through was 30mph, and an awful lot of people were going past me. Mine was a very small indiscretion right at the very end, where I came off cruise to match the flow of traffic. Hey ho, it’s karma for all of the early hours Cornwall runs where I’ve taken an hour and a half off the ETA.  :-[
               I think the same too, we’ve loads in the bank we’ve got away with🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2023, 09:31:50
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 April 2023, 21:23:24
Hey ho, it’s karma for all of the early hours Cornwall runs where I’ve taken an hour and a half off the ETA.  :-[
Back in the old days, I could leave home at 2 - 2:30 pm to get to west Cornwall, and have the tent pitched and set up by 7ish, on a Friday afternoon.  And that was before the Bodmin, Padstow to Indian Queens etc bits were dualled.

Last month, it took me 6 hours each way, just because modern traffic moves so bloody slowly for reasons that I struggle to grasp.

The speed limit should be the base target to try to hit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2023, 09:34:25
Yesterday, both cars had an oil change, mine got a new air filter, and hers got some new wheelnuts at the front.  Not pads, mind, as the useless egay seller is clearly a typical egay seller.

I not need to find a way to seperate one of those wheelnuts from my favourite wheelnut socket, which after an hour of trying, it hasn't budged.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 08 April 2023, 10:15:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 April 2023, 09:34:25
………..
I not need to find a way to seperate one of those wheelnuts from my favourite wheelnut socket, which after an hour of trying, it hasn't budged.

I assume you’ve already tried shocking the socket in the opposite direction to free off the hex bind.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 April 2023, 10:16:44
I’ve found throwing it on the floor sometimes separates them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2023, 08:51:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 08 April 2023, 10:15:14
I assume you’ve already tried shocking the socket in the opposite direction to free off the hex bind.  :-\
Oh yes, no joy.

Quote from: Raeturbo on 08 April 2023, 10:16:44
I’ve found throwing it on the floor sometimes separates them
Nothing wants to separate this one.  Might have to buy a new one.  Poxy JLR wheel nuts, lol.


Chrisgixer had about 30mins trying to seperate it yesterday, and has now taken it home to have another go, LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 April 2023, 11:54:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 April 2023, 08:51:38
Quote from: YZ250 on 08 April 2023, 10:15:14
I assume you’ve already tried shocking the socket in the opposite direction to free off the hex bind.  :-\
Oh yes, no joy.

Quote from: Raeturbo on 08 April 2023, 10:16:44
I’ve found throwing it on the floor sometimes separates them
Nothing wants to separate this one.  Might have to buy a new one.  Poxy JLR wheel nuts, lol.


Chrisgixer had about 30mins trying to seperate it yesterday, and has now taken it home to have another go, LOL
Tell him to accidentally drop it near a gully, it will jump out and fall deep into the drain.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2023, 17:34:24
Quote from: STEMO on 10 April 2023, 11:54:06
Tell him to accidentally drop it near a gully, it will jump out and fall deep into the drain.  ;D
That's probably the best solution ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 April 2023, 18:33:39
Oil and filter on the black Omega.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 14 April 2023, 15:38:11
Made the EGR delete this morning, got back home and the plastic box has turned up to mount it in..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 14 April 2023, 18:00:44
Took the BMW to SOS today and got new rear discs and pads fitted.  :y

Top job as always!

Another job ticked off the list  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 April 2023, 18:41:53
Sons MK7 Civic. Topped up oil, coolant & screenwash. Fitted new bonnet pull as the old one had snapped off.
Removed a front caliper to check detaills as it needs new ones, but there are various options.
Then cleared some of the crap from the inside of it, as its like a skip.
The only car Ive been in  where you wipe your feet when you get out.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 15 April 2023, 10:06:57
Seen worse doing MOT, bag load of crap on dash top and had to shift rubbish to sit in/operate pedals!!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 15 April 2023, 10:31:32
Quote from: countrywoman on 15 April 2023, 10:06:57
Seen worse doing MOT, bag load of crap on dash top and had to shift rubbish to sit in/operate pedals!!!

My daughters car is spotless inside but she uses the boot as a wardrobe for various jackets and shoes.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 April 2023, 11:06:51
My car is a mobile dog kennel and is adorned accordingly  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 15 April 2023, 11:16:01
Quote from: countrywoman on 15 April 2023, 10:06:57
Seen worse doing MOT, bag load of crap on dash top and had to shift rubbish to sit in/operate pedals!!!
Can you refuse to test a car if it's too untidy etc.?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 April 2023, 13:44:19
Given the Range Rover a good clean inside & out , off with the tin tent next week to Sussex for a week , next job is off to the storage compound to put the wheels back on the caravan had 4 new tyres put  on the rims this week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 15 April 2023, 16:47:30
Yes but some times it's more grief than shifting a few things and when your fully booked (like at Hellfrauds, not even time for a cuppa) it's best to keep the peace and the manager gets shitty!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 15 April 2023, 19:30:02
 Finally got the alloys fitted to the bus. Only taken me 18 months to get them sorted out. Cant rush a good job though
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2023, 10:55:49
New rear calipers slapped on the back of hers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 16 April 2023, 18:05:41
Cut a hole in the endplate of the box I got to take the EGR delete in, using the original socket cut from the EGR valve it is now glued into the end plate. Have to wait till it sets now before assembly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 April 2023, 08:52:38
Took the Zaf over a little milestone....

https://imgur.com/gallery/a1VXWWy (https://imgur.com/gallery/a1VXWWy)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 19 April 2023, 12:31:19
Popped 4 reconditioned injectors into the CR-V
Now starts instantly and it much MUCH smoother to drive.
Getting the injectors coded into the ECU on Friday so should be much better on fuel.

Now got to look into this rumbling noise / clutch slipping business  :'(

Buy a Honda CR-V they said .......
Lovely and reliable they said .......
You won't regret it they said ......

'dangle berries'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 April 2023, 12:55:04
Hondas are reliable, and scheduled maintenance is well thought out and affordable just like most other Japanese cars. But if you manage to break one.....


It could be worse, you might have been daft enough to buy a Mitsubishi ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 19 April 2023, 13:21:11
Quote from: Nick W on 19 April 2023, 12:55:04
Hondas are reliable, and scheduled maintenance is well thought out and affordable just like most other Japanese cars. But if you manage to break one.....


It could be worse, you might have been daft enough to buy a Mitsubishi ;D


Broke the Omega last year and had to move quick.
Lads got a Mk8 Civic with the same donk in it and other then the stupidly sensitive steering, I actually like the car.
Me and the missus are not getting any younger and i've got to admit its bloody comfy and I love stepping into / out of the thing but look at the omega sat there everyday and ask myself the question .......  then the wife cracks my across the head  :-[ ;D
Bought it from a dealer at the time these things where going up in price by 100 quid a week  (first time ever) and got my pants pulled down  :'(
It was supposed to be fully stamped up but the more I look into it, somebody had been playing with the stamp and ink  >:(
Just my luck the past few years  ::)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2023, 14:29:09
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 19 April 2023, 12:31:19
Honda
Had
One,
Never
Drive
Another

'nuf said.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2023, 15:12:35
Not usually  the most exciting things to drive, but the build quality is miles ahead of any European stuff.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 April 2023, 16:17:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2023, 15:12:35
Not usually  the most exciting things to drive, but the build quality is miles ahead of any European stuff.  ;)
I might go for one when my Astra dies. Diesel, of course  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2023, 16:29:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2023, 15:12:35
Not usually  the most exciting things to drive, but the build quality is miles ahead of any European stuff.  ;)

Initial potentially yes (although the Japs tend to steer away from the latest tech and settle on the safer bet, proven, last gen, which is what keeps the quality a bit higher) but, after about ten years this drops off a cliff and then they can get very problematic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 19 April 2023, 17:11:35
EGR delete unit finished, now the bonnets back on the Austin its fart around with the intake pipework again. Checked clearance to bonnet with scrunched up foil and under the cross brace it was 3mm---------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 19 April 2023, 17:18:13
Quote from: countrywoman on 19 April 2023, 17:11:35
...... Checked clearance to bonnet with scrunched up foil and under the cross brace it was 3mm---------

Loads of room then  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 April 2023, 20:26:20
Quote from: STEMO on 19 April 2023, 16:17:41
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2023, 15:12:35
Not usually  the most exciting things to drive, but the build quality is miles ahead of any European stuff.  ;)
I might go for one when my Astra dies. Diesel, of course  :)
                You’ll have a long wait they don’t die
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 01:17:51
Took two of the Omegas for MOT's (the 2.6 and the 3.2 saloon) - both passed with no advisories :y They got a few complimentary comments as well from other admiring customers - happy days!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 20 April 2023, 12:05:44
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 19 April 2023, 16:29:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 April 2023, 15:12:35
Not usually  the most exciting things to drive, but the build quality is miles ahead of any European stuff.  ;)

Initial potentially yes (although the Japs tend to steer away from the latest tech and settle on the safer bet, proven, last gen, which is what keeps the quality a bit higher) but, after about ten years this drops off a cliff and then they can get very problematic.


Tell me about it
Mechanically its seems very well thought out and put together but little things like nuts that are made of shite steel corrode and round off with a hard stare.
Makes what should be a easyish job a ball ache.
And the parts ain't cheap either  :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 April 2023, 12:22:33
Quote from: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 01:17:51
Took two of the Omegas for MOT's (the 2.6 and the 3.2 saloon) - both passed with no advisories :y They got a few complimentary comments as well from other admiring customers - happy days!
Congratulations on the MOTs  :)
 from your posts it's obvious you look after your Omegas very well  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 13:27:34
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 April 2023, 12:22:33
Quote from: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 01:17:51
Took two of the Omegas for MOT's (the 2.6 and the 3.2 saloon) - both passed with no advisories :y They got a few complimentary comments as well from other admiring customers - happy days!
Congratulations on the MOTs  :)
 from your posts it's obvious you look after your Omegas very well  :y
Cheers Dave :y
It wouldn't be the first time that my wife comments that my cars get better looked after and more attention than she does.... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 April 2023, 16:06:49
Quote from: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 13:27:34
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 April 2023, 12:22:33
Quote from: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 01:17:51
Took two of the Omegas for MOT's (the 2.6 and the 3.2 saloon) - both passed with no advisories :y They got a few complimentary comments as well from other admiring customers - happy days!
Congratulations on the MOTs  :)
 from your posts it's obvious you look after your Omegas very well  :y
Cheers Dave :y
It wouldn't be the first time that my wife comments that my cars get better looked after and more attention than she does.... ;D
;D
Wives are replaceable
Good condition Omegas not so much   >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 23:16:28
 ;D ;D
It might not be wise for me to tell her that.... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 April 2023, 09:17:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 April 2023, 16:06:49
Quote from: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 13:27:34
Cheers Dave :y
It wouldn't be the first time that my wife comments that my cars get better looked after and more attention than she does.... ;D
;D
Wives are replaceable
Good condition Omegas not so much   >:D




It's much cheaper to replace an Omega though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 April 2023, 09:33:03
Quote from: Nick W on 21 April 2023, 09:17:51
Quote from: dave the builder on 20 April 2023, 16:06:49
Quote from: johnnydog on 20 April 2023, 13:27:34
Cheers Dave :y
It wouldn't be the first time that my wife comments that my cars get better looked after and more attention than she does.... ;D
;D
Wives are replaceable
Good condition Omegas not so much   >:D




It's much cheaper to replace an Omega though.

Now you tell me  ::)

i'm on my first Omega and 3rd wife  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 April 2023, 11:27:52
Had the screen changed in Woosh yesterday (the i-Pace) by Autoglass (no other options available).

Predictably it has to go back as the Head Up Display (HUD) is now fuzzy and distorted, the screen they fitted was a Fuyayo where as the OE is a Sekurit. The replacement claims to have the heat refelctive screen and be HUD compatible......claims to be......clearly its not.

Always an interesting conversation with their technical team when you start talking PVB layers and the need for it to be wedge shaped on a HUD setup to avoid double imaging.......utterly clueless.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2023, 11:31:54
Nearly used it to reduce the mid face-lift Omega estate population by one after its owner decided to not give way at a roundabout.

Fortunately he realised the error of his ways.  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2023, 11:38:30
Then very nearly punched the radio when that obnoxious cockwomble opened his mouth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 April 2023, 13:12:32
MOT Pass on the BMW  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 April 2023, 15:58:08
Collected the repaired MG from its MOT retest.


Which reminded me the Focus was due about now last week, so it's being done tomorrow morning. And after the £1700 timing belt service last year, I'll be doing the oil and filter change this time ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 April 2023, 16:19:57
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 April 2023, 13:12:32
MOT Pass on the BMW  :)
Congratulations on the MOT  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 April 2023, 16:30:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 April 2023, 11:31:54
Nearly used it to reduce the mid face-lift Omega estate population by one after its owner decided to not give way at a roundabout.

Fortunately he realised the error of his ways.  >:D
where you expecting the Omega to give way  ???

haven't you read the posts on OOF and worked out most Omega drives have a screw loose  :-\

and suspension parts, trim, etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 April 2023, 19:33:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 April 2023, 16:19:57
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 April 2023, 13:12:32
MOT Pass on the BMW  :)
Congratulations on the MOT  :y
Cheers! Bit of a relief - I never like taking a (new to me) car for an MOT for the first time in my ownership.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 21 April 2023, 21:14:26
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 April 2023, 19:33:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 April 2023, 16:19:57
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 April 2023, 13:12:32
MOT Pass on the BMW  :)
Congratulations on the MOT  :y
Cheers! Bit of a relief - I never like taking a (new to me) car for an MOT for the first time in my ownership.
At least you didn't need to use the jack. ;) Nice one on the pass. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 22 April 2023, 15:41:59
Worked out I will have to use a laid back panel filter on the Austin and then found D had an NOS one the right size, turns out it's for a S type 3.0L so perfect. Now all I have to do is make a airbox-----------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 23 April 2023, 07:48:44
Finally had time to take the Monaro out for its first run of the year
I have certainly missed driving it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 April 2023, 13:57:56
🤣 great, I’m just going out in the Evo from Treorchy to Port Talbot taking the Bwlch route🤞🏎️
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 April 2023, 17:09:14
Got a trade in price for the TDV8 against an SVR just got to sleep on it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 April 2023, 17:24:02
Quote from: Rangie on 23 April 2023, 17:09:14
Got a trade in price for the TDV8 against an SVR just got to sleep on it.

fabulous lump in the SVR....makes a great noise. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 April 2023, 18:01:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 April 2023, 17:24:02
Quote from: Rangie on 23 April 2023, 17:09:14
Got a trade in price for the TDV8 against an SVR just got to sleep on it.

fabulous lump in the SVR....makes a great noise. :y
.

Need an insurance quote as well ,I know in London they're refusing to insure them or giving quotes of 3-4 thousand because so many are being stolen, and yes they sound fantastic.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 April 2023, 20:37:49
Quote from: Rangie on 23 April 2023, 18:01:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 April 2023, 17:24:02
Quote from: Rangie on 23 April 2023, 17:09:14
Got a trade in price for the TDV8 against an SVR just got to sleep on it.

fabulous lump in the SVR....makes a great noise. :y
.

Need an insurance quote as well ,I know in London they're refusing to insure them or giving quotes of 3-4 thousand because so many are being stolen, and yes they sound fantastic.
...as they disappear from off your drive.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2023, 11:06:53
Finally got off my backside and programmed a new key to the Big Black Pussy.  This one has legends on it as well, taking the guesswork out of knowing what button to press on the rare occasions you need to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 30 April 2023, 19:40:51
Washed the dust off it. Drove it to a restaurant for lunch and on the way there I had to drive very slowly due to being behind a driver who had clearly died at the wheel and momentum was the only thing keeping him rolling. Just about to nip by when my snooper eyesight caught sight of Mr Plod lurking in the hedgerow with a Radar, so a special thanks to the dead bloke for keeping my speed down.  ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 April 2023, 23:12:40
Fitted some new rear disks and pads to the XE. I got my money's worth out of the previous ones. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 May 2023, 19:02:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 April 2023, 23:12:40
Fitted some new rear disks and pads to the XE. I got my money's worth out of the previous ones. :-X
How were the calibers?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 May 2023, 20:14:17
A man of your caliber should know its calipers.  :D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 May 2023, 22:11:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 May 2023, 19:02:27
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 April 2023, 23:12:40
Fitted some new rear disks and pads to the XE. I got my money's worth out of the previous ones. :-X
How were the calibers?

No problems with them. I suspect one of them might have been a bit sticky because one pad had worn a little more than the rest, but cleaned and lubed the pins and it went back together OK.

Got it into service mode using the pedal trick and it left the calipers alone for the whole afternoon while I was dodging the showers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 02 May 2023, 20:49:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.

How was that done then?  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 May 2023, 21:00:18
Well my 3.2 MV6 estate is and gas been running like a watch since James almost reconstructed my entire engine, around 8000 miles since then and getting better each day👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 May 2023, 21:37:58
Quote from: Andy B on 02 May 2023, 20:49:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.

How was that done then?  :-\

I guess it can be coded off. Got it off on my car, unless you drive it in ECO-Pro mode.... which I never do  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 02 May 2023, 22:04:36
Quote from: Andy B on 02 May 2023, 20:49:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.

How was that done then?  :-\


By fitting a normal battery instead of the stop/start rated one for twice the price?


Works on a Focus :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 02 May 2023, 22:12:04
Quote from: Nick W on 02 May 2023, 22:04:36
Quote from: Andy B on 02 May 2023, 20:49:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.

How was that done then?  :-\


By fitting a normal battery instead of the stop/start rated one for twice the price?


Works on a Focus :y

which one? The one under my seat or the little 'bike battery' in the boot?  ::)

I believe there's a box of electrickery connected to the small battery that you can disconnect to disable the stop/start but I've never looked into it properly.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 May 2023, 07:45:38
Quote from: Nick W on 02 May 2023, 22:04:36
Quote from: Andy B on 02 May 2023, 20:49:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.

How was that done then?  :-\


By fitting a normal battery instead of the stop/start rated one for twice the price?


Works on a Focus :y

That is only working as the battery monitor thinks the battery is low (terminal voltage of a standard lead acid is slightly less than an AGM).

On the XE the there is a connector you disconnect in the boot
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 May 2023, 09:14:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 May 2023, 07:45:38
Quote from: Nick W on 02 May 2023, 22:04:36
Quote from: Andy B on 02 May 2023, 20:49:29
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.

How was that done then?  :-\


By fitting a normal battery instead of the stop/start rated one for twice the price?


Works on a Focus :y

That is only working as the battery monitor thinks the battery is low (terminal voltage of a standard lead acid is slightly less than an AGM).

On the XE the there is a connector you disconnect in the boot

On my Audi you can program it to either Default = On, Default = Off or Memory. The memory function is good because it will remember the last mode it was in when you turn off the car. So, if it was off when you parked, it will be off when you re-start the car, and vice versa if it was on when you parked. This covers those that like using it and those that don’t (me) without any need to do anything else. Obviously when ‘off’ is your chosen mode, even in memory mode, the switch light is on as a reminder.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 May 2023, 12:52:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Don't be like that TB.  You're saving the planet!  :y                                                                                        ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 07:18:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Its actually benficial to auto boxes as it reduces the oil sheer and heating which occurs when stationary, clearly not an issue with your driver involvement pack.

But other than that, its not a great system that is mandated by the powers that be
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 May 2023, 08:17:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 07:18:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Its actually benficial to auto boxes as it reduces the oil sheer and heating which occurs when stationary, clearly not an issue with your driver involvement pack.

But other than that, its not a great system that is mandated by the powers that be
I always put my box into N if I'm going to be stationary for more than a few seconds. It just doesn't feel right to leave it fighting the brake.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 04 May 2023, 09:07:52
Quote from: STEMO on 04 May 2023, 08:17:06
....
I always put my box into N if I'm going to be stationary for more than a few seconds. It just doesn't feel right to leave it fighting the brake.

I think you're in the minority .... most leave it in drive with the foot brake on or in some kind of HOLD. If it's just at a red light mine stay in auto with the brake on, if I think I'm going to be stopped for a good few minutes then I might put it in PARK (neutral & handbrake for the automated manual Smarts)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 May 2023, 09:24:07
Yeh, BMW has auto hold which can be turned on or off so I use that in traffic.

V70 also has stop start - button on the dash gets pressed as soon as the car is started to turn that POS off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 May 2023, 09:34:41
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 07:18:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Its actually benficial to auto boxes as it reduces the oil sheer and heating which occurs when stationary, clearly not an issue with your driver involvement pack.

But other than that, its not a great system that is mandated by the powers that be

I presume thats why the AW boxes in older FWD Vauxhalls shift into N when held on the brake? Sold as a fuel saving feature on Vectra B.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 10:20:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 May 2023, 09:34:41
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 07:18:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Its actually benficial to auto boxes as it reduces the oil sheer and heating which occurs when stationary, clearly not an issue with your driver involvement pack.

But other than that, its not a great system that is mandated by the powers that be

I presume thats why the AW boxes in older FWD Vauxhalls shift into N when held on the brake? Sold as a fuel saving feature on Vectra B.

Yes, down side is a slower take off when you do need to move  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 10:21:48
Quote from: STEMO on 04 May 2023, 08:17:06
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 07:18:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Its actually benficial to auto boxes as it reduces the oil sheer and heating which occurs when stationary, clearly not an issue with your driver involvement pack.

But other than that, its not a great system that is mandated by the powers that be
I always put my box into N if I'm going to be stationary for more than a few seconds. It just doesn't feel right to leave it fighting the brake.

Helps a bit, but the torque converter is still in a state where there is low pressure oil being sloshed about
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 May 2023, 14:07:51
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 10:20:43
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 May 2023, 09:34:41
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 07:18:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Its actually benficial to auto boxes as it reduces the oil sheer and heating which occurs when stationary, clearly not an issue with your driver involvement pack.

But other than that, its not a great system that is mandated by the powers that be

I presume thats why the AW boxes in older FWD Vauxhalls shift into N when held on the brake? Sold as a fuel saving feature on Vectra B.

Yes, down side is a slower take off when you do need to move  :y

Yep, although you got used to pre-empting a move and releasing the brake a second earlier. bit like you have to with start stop I guess
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 04 May 2023, 15:50:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 May 2023, 09:34:41
....
I presume thats why the AW boxes in older FWD Vauxhalls shift into N when held on the brake? Sold as a fuel saving feature on Vectra B.

SWMBO had an auto Astra G that did that .... I never liked it  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2023, 16:53:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 04 May 2023, 07:18:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 May 2023, 09:20:15
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 02 May 2023, 20:02:47
Permanently disabled the stop/start BS. Can't believe it's taken me 3 1/2 years to get round to this.
Took me about a week after replacing the battery, which caused that stupid system to start working again.  Poxy stupid shite to appease the stupid and misinformed.

Its actually benficial to auto boxes as it reduces the oil sheer and heating which occurs when stationary, clearly not an issue with your driver involvement pack.

But other than that, its not a great system that is mandated by the powers that be
Are you trying to suggest having my left foot hard on the brake, and my right foot just approaching the stall point on the accelerator is not good for slushboxes :o.

No wonder my beloved silver bullet kept letting all the ATF out, and at nearly 250k, the autobox stated finding a lot of neutrals when ragged hard for any length of time  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 May 2023, 22:33:44
Engine service on sons MK7 Civic. Quite nice to work on and seems like well put together with a feel of quality about it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 06 May 2023, 22:35:39
Oil and Filter on the V70
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 May 2023, 19:02:25
Range Rover new front screen washer jets fitted & tubes blown through with airline, I can see clearly now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 11 May 2023, 19:32:10
Just like Johnny😁👍
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Post by: Rangie on 11 May 2023, 20:00:59
Quote from: Raeturbo on 11 May 2023, 19:32:10
Just like Johnny😁👍
. 

Even better 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 13:54:03
Leather all cleaned & treated in the Range Rover, 16 years old this year & still looking like new, my farmer mate has a 2018 Range Rover but the leather has not aged well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 May 2023, 13:58:37
Quote from: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 13:54:03
Leather all cleaned & treated in the Range Rover, 16 years old this year & still looking like new, my farmer mate has a 2018 Range Rover but the leather has not aged well.
Cows ain't what they used to be.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2023, 14:23:23
Quote from: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 13:54:03
Leather all cleaned & treated in the Range Rover, 16 years old this year & still looking like new, my farmer mate has a 2018 Range Rover but the leather has not aged well.

Leather ages as well as it is treated, maybe his is an ex management car  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2023, 14:25:15
Finished the welding on this utter shed of a Ford yank import nail.

All the cills done, prop UJ bearings replaced, new exhaust hangers welded on, rear brakes stripped and handbrake shoes adjusted (which is a pretty crap setup with no cable adjusment available to get it spot on)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2023, 15:28:12
Crown Vic or F150 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 22 May 2023, 15:35:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2023, 15:28:12
Crown Vic or F150 ;D


He mentioned elsewhere that it's an Explorer. A car whose main only purpose is to provide budget live axles to 350hp projects ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2023, 14:23:23
Quote from: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 13:54:03
Leather all cleaned & treated in the Range Rover, 16 years old this year & still looking like new, my farmer mate has a 2018 Range Rover but the leather has not aged well.

Leather ages as well as it is treated, maybe his is an ex management car  ;D ;D
Like one of yours ;D


S'pose I should consider doing something with the leather on mine, but TBH, that aint gonna happen. Ever.  I'm more likely to wash the thing.

I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:59:03
Fitted a new exhaust damper on hers.  She's had the damper for a couple of weeks, and its only a single bolt, and as the exhaust is making a racket, I thought I'd better get off my ass for 5 minutes ;D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 May 2023, 16:20:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2023, 14:23:23
Quote from: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 13:54:03
Leather all cleaned & treated in the Range Rover, 16 years old this year & still looking like new, my farmer mate has a 2018 Range Rover but the leather has not aged well.

Leather ages as well as it is treated, maybe his is an ex management car  ;D ;D
Like one of yours ;D


S'pose I should consider doing something with the leather on mine, but TBH, that aint gonna happen. Ever.  I'm more likely to wash the thing.

I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D


C'mon TB at least get into the spirit of things!  ::)

You should turn up wearing a pair of nice soft leather driving gloves, flat cap and cravat!  :)

Oh and a pipe! Yes turn up smoking a pipe!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2023, 16:29:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2023, 15:28:12
Crown Vic or F150 ;D

Turns out its not an explorer, its a 2003 Expedition with a 5.4 litre 260 hp V8 returning at best 14 mpg (and less around town).

Plus its a shed, inside and out, makes TBs cars look like something from the royal fleet
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 May 2023, 17:20:22
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2023, 14:23:23
Quote from: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 13:54:03
Leather all cleaned & treated in the Range Rover, 16 years old this year & still looking like new, my farmer mate has a 2018 Range Rover but the leather has not aged well.

Leather ages as well as it is treated, maybe his is an ex management car  ;D ;D

I was under the impression that all leather used for upholstery since 2000 has had a plastic urethane coating treatment on it, so feeding and treating it is a waste of time, may as well just wipe it over with a damp cloth and some G101.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 17:34:29
I'll stick with my method 😂😂😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 May 2023, 18:00:05
Quote from: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 17:34:29
I'll stick with my method 😂😂😂
I used to use the Gliptone leather cleaner and treatment but haven't bought anything to replace it since running out. Was doing some research into the subject a while back and decisions were split given the coating applied to the leather.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 18:33:11
If it's worth doing it's worth doing properly 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 22 May 2023, 18:44:25
Bought a full length of 3mm x 25mm angle to finish making a trolley for my new TIG welder, that was fun carrying it over the road from the Agri merchants to my unit as it kept whipping at both ends .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 May 2023, 19:38:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
Mine goes through the up and over if I can't read the number plates. The inside gets a quick dust when it's windy and I leave a couple of doors open.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 May 2023, 19:45:23
Ordered 2 new wiper blades for the desirable and highly sought after Signum. 24" and 19"......£7.26 including P&P.

Her MOT is due in the next couple of months. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:57:26
Quote from: STEMO on 22 May 2023, 19:38:01
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
Mine goes through the up and over if I can't read the number plates. The inside gets a quick dust when it's windy and I leave a couple of doors open.

Ooh, up and over car washes scare me. I don’t mind real people washing my car but three spinning brushes closing in on me I find quite traumatic.  ;D  Do they still finish off with the blower on a wheel that climbs over your car.  :-\
I’m impressed by your de-dusting method though.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 May 2023, 20:09:55
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
...and clean ya car.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 20:24:02
Quote from: ronnyd on 22 May 2023, 20:09:55
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
...and clean ya car.  ;)

 ;D :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 22 May 2023, 20:59:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)

And I thought I was 'one on my own' with my OCD...!!! Good to hear that there is someone else on my wavelength YZ250!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 May 2023, 21:39:22
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 May 2023, 16:29:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2023, 15:28:12
Crown Vic or F150 ;D

Turns out its not an explorer, its a 2003 Expedition with a 5.4 litre 260 hp V8 returning at best 14 mpg (and less around town).

Plus its a shed, inside and out, makes TBs cars look like something from the royal fleet

Does it sit on leaf springs?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2023, 22:18:40
The Alabama Mumsybus could use a wash, but I really cba :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 May 2023, 22:35:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 May 2023, 22:18:40
The Alabama Mumsybus could use a wash, but I really cba :-[
just soap it up when it next rains  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 22 May 2023, 22:35:45
Quote from: johnnydog on 22 May 2023, 20:59:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)

And I thought I was 'one on my own' with my OCD...!!! Good to hear that there is someone else on my wavelength YZ250!!
.

Believe me you're not alone our vehicles are all spotless inside & out
can't have it any other way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 22 May 2023, 23:17:57
Took a bit longer than I expected but finished the auto to manual conversion on my E24 . Drove it in and out of the garage but will check a couple of things before a full test drive tomorrow .
Hope it was worth it .... ::)
(https://i.ibb.co/HrvvLsn/IMG-0961-Copy.jpg)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2023, 00:26:55
looks gorgeous.  :y 8) 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Olympia5776 on 23 May 2023, 10:13:12
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 May 2023, 00:26:55
looks gorgeous.  :y 8) 8)

Thank you Albs .. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 May 2023, 12:43:52
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
I dont need to reply, because you already know you are very special, YZ ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:47:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2023, 12:43:52
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
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I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
I dont need to reply, because you already know you are very special, YZ ;D

 ;D :y

I currently have a VW Amarok courtesy car sat in my drive and it’s dirty. The urge to go and clean it is becoming overwhelming, and it’s not even my car.  ::)
You could drop yours off at my place, I’d run you to the station and then my OCD would force me to clean your car if it was dirty in my drive. Win win all round.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 15:18:42
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
You'd have to cut four holes in the bumper and wedge four baked bean cans in there. Take the lids off first, empty out the beans and polish the cans. Oh, and take the labels off, they're a dead giveaway.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:07:11
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 15:18:42
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
You'd have to cut four holes in the bumper and wedge four baked bean cans in there. Take the lids off first, empty out the beans and polish the cans. Oh, and take the labels off, they're a dead giveaway.  ;D

 ;D :y

It already has S3 front and rear bumpers and wheels from factory. On the drivers side the rear bumper has a profile line where you can cut the extra twin zorst opening, but that won’t be happening.
Take your point about the bean cans though.  ;D   :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:30:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:07:11
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 15:18:42
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
You'd have to cut four holes in the bumper and wedge four baked bean cans in there. Take the lids off first, empty out the beans and polish the cans. Oh, and take the labels off, they're a dead giveaway.  ;D

 ;D :y

It already has S3 front and rear bumpers and wheels from factory. On the drivers side the rear bumper has a profile line where you can cut the extra twin zorst opening, but that won’t be happening.
Take your point about the bean cans though.  ;D   :y

Only just noticed that the quad zorst profile is an insert so no cutting required. Still not happening though.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 18:18:00
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:30:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:07:11
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 15:18:42
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
You'd have to cut four holes in the bumper and wedge four baked bean cans in there. Take the lids off first, empty out the beans and polish the cans. Oh, and take the labels off, they're a dead giveaway.  ;D


It already has S3 front and rear bumpers and wheels from factory. On the drivers side the rear bumper has a profile line where you can cut the extra twin zorst opening, but that won’t be happening.
Take your point about the bean cans though.  ;D   :y

Only just noticed that the quad zorst profile is an insert so no cutting required. Still not happening though.  :)
If you do decide to go ahead, four packs of Heinz beans are cheaper than buying them individually  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 18:18:00
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:30:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:07:11
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 15:18:42
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
You'd have to cut four holes in the bumper and wedge four baked bean cans in there. Take the lids off first, empty out the beans and polish the cans. Oh, and take the labels off, they're a dead giveaway.  ;D


It already has S3 front and rear bumpers and wheels from factory. On the drivers side the rear bumper has a profile line where you can cut the extra twin zorst opening, but that won’t be happening.
Take your point about the bean cans though.  ;D   :y

Only just noticed that the quad zorst profile is an insert so no cutting required. Still not happening though.  :)
If you do decide to go ahead, four packs of Heinz beans are cheaper than buying them individually  :y

Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 20:09:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 18:18:00
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:30:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:07:11
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 15:18:42
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
You'd have to cut four holes in the bumper and wedge four baked bean cans in there. Take the lids off first, empty out the beans and polish the cans. Oh, and take the labels off, they're a dead giveaway.  ;D


It already has S3 front and rear bumpers and wheels from factory. On the drivers side the rear bumper has a profile line where you can cut the extra twin zorst opening, but that won’t be happening.
Take your point about the bean cans though.  ;D   :y

Only just noticed that the quad zorst profile is an insert so no cutting required. Still not happening though.  :)
If you do decide to go ahead, four packs of Heinz beans are cheaper than buying them individually  :y

Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y
The cans are of poor quality for Audi S3 exhausts, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 20:10:56
Oh....and Lidl, and Aldi beans are absolute shite.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 20:30:08
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 20:09:44
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 18:18:00
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:30:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 17:07:11
Quote from: STEMO on 23 May 2023, 15:18:42
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:58:20
And on that note, what did I do today …….. I cleaned my wife’s car as mine isn’t here.  ;D  She wants me to paint her brake calipers at some point so that she can impersonate an S3.  ::)
You'd have to cut four holes in the bumper and wedge four baked bean cans in there. Take the lids off first, empty out the beans and polish the cans. Oh, and take the labels off, they're a dead giveaway.  ;D


It already has S3 front and rear bumpers and wheels from factory. On the drivers side the rear bumper has a profile line where you can cut the extra twin zorst opening, but that won’t be happening.
Take your point about the bean cans though.  ;D   :y

Only just noticed that the quad zorst profile is an insert so no cutting required. Still not happening though.  :)
If you do decide to go ahead, four packs of Heinz beans are cheaper than buying them individually  :y

Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y
The cans are of poor quality for Audi S3 exhausts, though.

Quite right Stemo, plus the fact that she’s a brand snob so the tailpipe cans would have to be Heinz.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:14:07
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 May 2023, 13:47:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 May 2023, 12:43:52
Quote from: YZ250 on 22 May 2023, 19:35:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 May 2023, 15:57:38
…………
I said I'd turn up to an XJ meet in a couple of weeks.  I bet they are all busy polishing theirs.  Mine won't even see a sponge before I go ;D

Fair play for being like that, you turn up because you want to and the vehicles cleanliness doesn’t play a part. I’m the opposite, my car is rarely dirty for more than a couple of days, and even then it’s not really that dirty, just dusty. I know my neighbours say “he’s out there again cleaning his car”.  ::)  So yes, I’m a poser who turns up with a shiny car at a car meet/car service/mot etc and I even cleaned it before new tyres were fitted the other day, in the belief that they would be more careful with it because it was shiny.  ;D  Oh dear, I really should get a life and get out more.  ::)
I dont need to reply, because you already know you are very special, YZ ;D

 ;D :y

I currently have a VW Amarok courtesy car sat in my drive and it’s dirty. The urge to go and clean it is becoming overwhelming, and it’s not even my car.  ::)
You could drop yours off at my place, I’d run you to the station and then my OCD would force me to clean your car if it was dirty in my drive. Win win all round.  ;D
The thought had crossed my mind long before you mentioned it.  I can ensure it breaks down somewhere near YZ land, and abandon it....    ...much like that car that was ploughed into the front of somebody's house there a year or so back ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:18:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y
No, no, no. Just no.  There is only one brand of Beanz.

I wouldn't even put Lidl's shite excuse for Beanz in a food bank.  In fact, I'd rate them about the same as Tesco blue/white tinned ones, and only a tiny step about the unedible Branston ones.

Beanz Meanz Heinz, taught that at the same time as I was taught the Green Cross Code.  Shame, as a nipper, I had to live on NAAFI crap ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:19:37
Plus Heinz do the catering sized tins of Beanz, which is probably more what Mrs YZ250 is looking for....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 24 May 2023, 10:06:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:14:07
....
much like that car that was ploughed into the front of somebody's house there a year or so back ;D

Ah yes, the bmw that made a patio door sized hole in somebody’s house, and couldn’t be removed for several weeks because it was holding the house up.  :y  Luckily nobody was home at the time. You have a good memory, it was one year ago this month.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 11:41:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 24 May 2023, 10:06:50
You have a good memory, it was one year ago this month.  :y
Its not an everyday sight, and when I drove past it, I was thinking "look at where YZ has parked his beemer" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 24 May 2023, 14:33:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 11:41:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 24 May 2023, 10:06:50
You have a good memory, it was one year ago this month.  :y
Its not an everyday sight, and when I drove past it, I was thinking "look at where YZ has parked his beemer" ;D

 ;D
Not guilty your honour.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2023, 17:19:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:18:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y
No, no, no. Just no.  There is only one brand of Beanz.

I wouldn't even put Lidl's shite excuse for Beanz in a food bank.  In fact, I'd rate them about the same as Tesco blue/white tinned ones, and only a tiny step about the unedible Branston ones.

Beanz Meanz Heinz, taught that at the same time as I was taught the Green Cross Code.  Shame, as a nipper, I had to live on NAAFI crap ;D

A better slogan would have been "Beanz Beanz, good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you fart.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 May 2023, 17:28:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2023, 17:19:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:18:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y
No, no, no. Just no.  There is only one brand of Beanz.

I wouldn't even put Lidl's shite excuse for Beanz in a food bank.  In fact, I'd rate them about the same as Tesco blue/white tinned ones, and only a tiny step about the unedible Branston ones.

Beanz Meanz Heinz, taught that at the same time as I was taught the Green Cross Code.  Shame, as a nipper, I had to live on NAAFI crap ;D

A better slogan would have been "Beanz Beanz, good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you fart.  :)
The more you fart the better you feel,
So have some beans for your next meal  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 18:14:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2023, 17:19:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:18:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y
No, no, no. Just no.  There is only one brand of Beanz.

I wouldn't even put Lidl's shite excuse for Beanz in a food bank.  In fact, I'd rate them about the same as Tesco blue/white tinned ones, and only a tiny step about the unedible Branston ones.

Beanz Meanz Heinz, taught that at the same time as I was taught the Green Cross Code.  Shame, as a nipper, I had to live on NAAFI crap ;D

A better slogan would have been "Beanz Beanz, good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you fart.  :)
Exactly.  Though ronnyd's last line is different to what I was taught, which was "Eat baked Beanz with every meal"


Strangely enough, real Beanz have minimal effect on me.  Cheap beans, however, well, that calls for regular "wipes" just to check for mishaps....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 May 2023, 18:36:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 18:14:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 May 2023, 17:19:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 09:18:12
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2023, 20:05:27
Heinz beans are crap mush.

Lidl much better for about 30% of the price. :y
No, no, no. Just no.  There is only one brand of Beanz.

I wouldn't even put Lidl's shite excuse for Beanz in a food bank.  In fact, I'd rate them about the same as Tesco blue/white tinned ones, and only a tiny step about the unedible Branston ones.

Beanz Meanz Heinz, taught that at the same time as I was taught the Green Cross Code.  Shame, as a nipper, I had to live on NAAFI crap ;D

A better slogan would have been "Beanz Beanz, good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you fart.  :)
Exactly. Though ronnyd's last line is different to what I was taught, which was "Eat baked Beanz with every meal"


Strangely enough, real Beanz have minimal effect on me.  Cheap beans, however, well, that calls for regular "wipes" just to check for mishaps....
Yes it was incorrect as i was doing it in the 2nd person, not 1st person. to try to make it sound right. Haven't got a clue about posh writing as you can all see.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 18:38:53
I suspect its regional differences.

Like now many beans make 5.  The yanks get it wrong, as I was taught:
2 Beanz
Half a Bean
A Bean and a half
And a Bean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 May 2023, 18:54:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 May 2023, 18:38:53
I suspect its regional differences.

Like now many beans make 5.  The yanks get it wrong, as I was taught:
2 Beanz
Half a Bean
A Bean and a half
And a Bean.

My Dad taught me ;-

1 bean
2 beans
a bean and half
and half a bean.

and my Uncle used to say ;-

a bean a bean and half a bean
half a bean
a bean a bean.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 May 2023, 20:03:19
You're all wrong. It's

A bean, a bean, a bean and a half, half a bean and a bean. :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 24 May 2023, 21:10:07
 What the frick you lot on about?
Never heard anything like that growing up, or nowdays
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 May 2023, 21:57:04
Quote from: Keith ABS on 24 May 2023, 21:10:07
What the frick you lot on about?
Never heard anything like that growing up, or nowdays
Same here, never heard that before.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2023, 08:50:23
Quote from: Keith ABS on 24 May 2023, 21:10:07
What the frick you lot on about?
Never heard anything like that growing up, or nowdays
Yeah, but you live in Essex ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2023, 08:50:40
Quote from: ronnyd on 24 May 2023, 21:57:04
Quote from: Keith ABS on 24 May 2023, 21:10:07
What the frick you lot on about?
Never heard anything like that growing up, or nowdays
Same here, never heard that before.
Near enough to Essex ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 26 May 2023, 09:19:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 May 2023, 08:50:23
Quote from: Keith ABS on 24 May 2023, 21:10:07
What the frick you lot on about?
Never heard anything like that growing up, or nowdays
Yeah, but you live in Essex ;D


Nothing like that here either.
Although we're close enough to Essex that it might have acted as a buffer :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 26 May 2023, 18:05:54
Gave the Subaru a real good clean inside & its come up a treat, the young lad that used to valet it every couple of months has moved to Norfolk with his fiancée, so it's up to me now, the cash I save I can now spend on beer🍺🍺🍺
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2023, 08:30:04
Used hers to go into Brumingham on Thursday, as it avoids the emissions charges.  I wonder if she will notice the lack of fuel in it now ;D


(Mind you, it managed 67mpg on the way, but a less impressive 49mpg on the way back - I was in a hurry after getting stuffed on the Expressway, then the M6 had 2 lanes shut, which meant I hit the M42 at a bad time)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2023, 08:31:56
Quote from: Rangie on 26 May 2023, 18:05:54
Gave the Subaru a real good clean inside & its come up a treat, the young lad that used to valet it every couple of months has moved to Norfolk with his fiancée, so it's up to me now, the cash I save I can now spend on beer🍺🍺🍺
I have to take mine to a Jag meet next weekend.  Little chance I'll wash it beforehand.  I should win a prize for most unpolished jaaaaaagggg ever to attend a meet.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 27 May 2023, 13:40:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2023, 08:31:56
Quote from: Rangie on 26 May 2023, 18:05:54
Gave the Subaru a real good clean inside & its come up a treat, the young lad that used to valet it every couple of months has moved to Norfolk with his fiancée, so it's up to me now, the cash I save I can now spend on beer🍺🍺🍺
I have to take mine to a Jag meet next weekend.  Little chance I'll wash it beforehand.  I should win a prize for most unpolished jaaaaaagggg ever to attend a meet.
. 


I think it's all my time spent in various uniformed services, always liked the smartest uniform vehicle etc etc.👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2023, 17:13:17
Mine is a tool.  I don't polish my screwdrivers weekly ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2023, 19:29:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 May 2023, 17:13:17
Mine is a tool.  I don't polish my screwdrivers weekly ;D
Exactly. Mine is a mobile dog kennel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 May 2023, 08:22:14
 Took mine to Enfield Paegent. Very pleaserable trip on M25 there and back with traffic very light
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 28 May 2023, 09:22:12
Got the Yeti jet washed, well its been 6months since the last clean and most likely will be 6 more before the next one. Have been trying to weld ali with my new TIG, found I need different electrode for ali--------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2023, 10:34:25
Purchased a pressure washer to give the Alabama Mumsybus a decent bath. Also required to knock the detritus off the patio.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2023, 11:29:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2023, 10:34:25
Purchased a pressure washer to give the Alabama Mumsybus a decent bath. Also required to knock the detritus off the patio.
I did my patio a few weeks back (with one of those circular pressure washer attachments), it always surprises me at the difference it makes :y

Can't say I've done the car recently ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2023, 12:00:15
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 May 2023, 12:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2023, 11:29:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2023, 10:34:25
Purchased a pressure washer to give the Alabama Mumsybus a decent bath. Also required to knock the detritus off the patio.
I did my patio a few weeks back (with one of those circular pressure washer attachments), it always surprises me at the difference it makes :y

Can't say I've done the car recently ;D
if you use a "circular pressure washer attachment" on your Jag ,you'd be "surprised at the difference it makes"  :D 

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2023, 14:52:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 May 2023, 12:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 May 2023, 11:29:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2023, 10:34:25
Purchased a pressure washer to give the Alabama Mumsybus a decent bath. Also required to knock the detritus off the patio.
I did my patio a few weeks back (with one of those circular pressure washer attachments), it always surprises me at the difference it makes :y

Can't say I've done the car recently ;D
if you use a "circular pressure washer attachment" on your Jag ,you'd be "surprised at the difference it makes"  :D
If only you knew how soft the paint is on our XJ ;D


Mind you, looking at the state of it now, chucking a bucket of water over it would make a difference, given it has an impressive layer of dust/saharan sand/whatever on it, hiding the dirt...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2023, 21:54:15
Two coats of snow, dome rinsing and wiping and the Alabama Mumsybus is looking pretty damn shiny 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 01 June 2023, 22:18:00
I had a bit of vagueness in my steering on the omega recently  :(
I couldn't pinpoint what it was , so replaced the center tie rod plus inner and outer track rod ends both sides .
I roughly set the tracking ,drives fine now  :)
so I can only put it down to very slight wear in all 6 of the joints   :-\ not much ,I doubt even an advisory on an MOT .
 i managed to get the steering wheel about 30 degrees off  , despite centralising it before i started  ::)
I'll have it laser aligned anyway .when i get chance  :-X
also replaced the front discs and pads ,only about 50% pad wear but a ridge of rust on the outer edge of the inner faces ,
I could have ground it off  but I had them apart and had new Lucas pads(from my parts hoard) and QH discs
if they don't work out ,i'll re-fit the GM ones, after a tidy up
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 June 2023, 11:24:12
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]
If it works for you, sod everyone else :y

But, really? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 June 2023, 11:27:57
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]
I'm saying nowt, Jim.  :-X

Is your wife okay with you pimping as a sideline? OOPS, I said something  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 June 2023, 12:13:24
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]

Remember to play some banging 'gangsta rap' vibrating through the 25 speakers in the boot, Jim. :y

I'll get back to you regarding the questions in your PM. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 June 2023, 14:46:40
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 June 2023, 12:13:24
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]

Remember to play some banging 'gangsta rap' vibrating through the 25 speakers in the boot, Jim. :y

I'll get back to you regarding the questions in your PM. :y
Ahhh....you're supplying the ladies.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 June 2023, 16:00:18
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]

I like them  :y  in a mafia sort of way and viewed one some time back with the serious intention of buying it, but my wife wasn’t so keen.  ::) When I showed interest in one the salesman produced what I thought was a brochure but it was in fact the standard spec sheet. The standard spec of the one I was viewing was huge and just went on and on.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 17:54:28
This one is reasonably well appointed. No nav, which at c15yrs old I consider to be a plus point. No sunroof, which I would have liked, but that was outweighed by the fact it had obviously been well looked after. Never anything more serious than balding rear tyres on its mot history and  someone had treated it to £650 of Bridgestones at Christmas.

It also has remote start, which is a first for me  :).

In truth, an impending new arrival has meant that spending £800pcm on car finance, plus c £4000 in basic running costs over the next 12months was not the smartest of smart ideas. So I decided to get shut and spend just the running costs on a whole car instead.

I've looked at all manner of things, but in meeting the brief of size and comfort, nothing has been able to touch it for the money.

YZ250: I've softened swmbo up by taking her to look at things like 1990's Saabs, a rover 75 and at least two broken L322 range rovers. She thinks the 300 is amazing!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 June 2023, 18:27:48
Joking apart, they are big, comfortable cars, just fugly. Did you consider a skoda superb, Jim?


Just thought about what I said, the superb is not exactly handsome  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 June 2023, 18:36:00
Basically an old E Class underneath, but a pretty solid V6 diseasal lump. Glow plug issues tend to be the control unit, about five minutes to change. Oil change takes about five minutes. Fuel filter is about fifteen minutes to change, but involves removing both air filter housings... These can be a bit fiddly to line up the bolts. The 5 speed slushbox is pretty bombproof. Likewise the 7 speed although the electronic gear selector on the 7 speed can feel a bit slow compared to the direct mechanical connection of the 5 speed one.

Sevice parts are cheap and easy to obtain, Mercedes service parts being pretty reasonable.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 19:03:36
Quote from: STEMO on 02 June 2023, 18:27:48
Joking apart, they are big, comfortable cars, just fugly. Did you consider a skoda superb, Jim

I did, but 100% wanted an auto and didn't want to try and pick a good'un from amongst all the ex minicabs.

DG: this is blessed with the 5 speed slushy, I understand it was sufficiently robust that MB used it on a lot of their bigger lumps for a fair while after the 7 came into service, so they clearly believed in it.  :y

They definitely aren't a good looking vehicle, but tbh in the big comfy saloon sector, sub £5k, the only thing I liked the look of was an XJ, but I couldn't land on one that met my needs.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 June 2023, 19:12:25
Not quite as economical on a run, and I think the only real weak spot is the seal within the electrical connector failing allowing fluid to wick up the wiring.

That said new connectors are peanuts and easy enough to replace.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 June 2023, 19:15:01
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]


I've always quite liked these especially the estate version.  :y

Hope it turns out to be a good buy Jim.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 June 2023, 19:16:50
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 17:54:28
…….
In truth, an impending new arrival has meant that spending £800pcm on car finance, plus c £4000 in basic running costs ……

Congratulations….. if that’s what you meant.  :y  As for the 300c ….. they’re different in a cool way. You expect men with guns to be lurking behind those tints.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 20:18:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 June 2023, 19:16:50
Congratulations….. if that’s what you meant.  :y  As for the 300c ….. they’re different in a cool way. You expect men with guns to be lurking behind those tints.  :)

Thank you, and yes, it is  :).

A huge surprise as we'd both been told independently that the likelihood of it ever happening for us was remote. So it's fair to say we weren't expecting it! It has been and will continue to be a nervous but hugely exciting time for all of us   :D.

Roll on September!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 June 2023, 21:15:01
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 20:18:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 June 2023, 19:16:50
Congratulations….. if that’s what you meant.  :y  As for the 300c ….. they’re different in a cool way. You expect men with guns to be lurking behind those tints.  :)

Thank you, and yes, it is  :).

A huge surprise as we'd both been told independently that the likelihood of it ever happening for us was remote. So it's fair to say we weren't expecting it! It has been and will continue to be a nervous but hugely exciting time for all of us   :D.

Roll on September!!

Nice one,  I bet you’re well chuffed.  :y  Fingers crossed all goes well for you, as I’m sure it will.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 June 2023, 07:02:39
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 20:18:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 June 2023, 19:16:50
Congratulations….. if that’s what you meant.  :y  As for the 300c ….. they’re different in a cool way. You expect men with guns to be lurking behind those tints.  :)

Thank you, and yes, it is  :).

A huge surprise as we'd both been told independently that the likelihood of it ever happening for us was remote. So it's fair to say we weren't expecting it! It has been and will continue to be a nervous but hugely exciting time for all of us   :D.

Roll on September!!
I do apologise, Jimmy, I didn't pick up on that at all. Congratulations to you both, looking forward to hearing all about your sleepless nights  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 03 June 2023, 10:10:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 20:18:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 02 June 2023, 19:16:50
Congratulations….. if that’s what you meant.  :y  As for the 300c ….. they’re different in a cool way. You expect men with guns to be lurking behind those tints.  :)

Thank you, and yes, it is  :).

A huge surprise as we'd both been told independently that the likelihood of it ever happening for us was remote. So it's fair to say we weren't expecting it! It has been and will continue to be a nervous but hugely exciting time for all of us   :D.

Roll on September!!

A very good friend of mine had one and loved it, drove well enough and I think it looks smarter than the Merc its based on
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 03 June 2023, 11:22:28
Spent the day trying to get the boot open followed by attempting (and failing so far) to pull the rear slam panel back enough to close it again  :(

All due to some numpty tail ending us on Auckland's southern motorway yesterday >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2023, 13:38:40
Jack, trolley or bottle, and a length of 2"x4" and a chunk of 4"x4" post.

Along with judicious use of a sledge hammer :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 03 June 2023, 14:17:06
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 June 2023, 11:21:45
Quote from: STEMO on 01 June 2023, 22:08:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2023, 21:22:24
Sold it, well, did that a little while ago. And have now put a deposit down on its replacement.  :)
Which is?

Chrysler 300c 3.0crd [awaits avalanche of derision...]

 Father had the Estate, Merc running gear, just needs regular maintenance, front steering TCA and links are weak, need replacement regular, handbrake seize up, and there's a bit of plastic in the selector that breaks, common fault, got a replacement aluminuim,from Canada via Amazon £34.00,..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 June 2023, 18:29:32
Fitted the most expensive wiper blades ever to the Mondeo.  ::)

Bosch Aerotwin flat blades. £32.90 for the pair from the local garage.  :o 

They do glide rather nicely across the screen though, so I'm all good when the weather breaks!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 June 2023, 20:49:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 04 June 2023, 18:29:32
Fitted the most expensive wiper blades ever to the Mondeo.  ::)

Bosch Aerotwin flat blades. £32.90 for the pair from the local garage.  :o 

They do glide rather nicely across the screen though, so I'm all good when the weather breaks!  :y

Seven quid for the Signum for the pair. I've yet to fit them.

£32.90.....you must be minted. :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 June 2023, 22:39:45
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 June 2023, 20:49:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 04 June 2023, 18:29:32
Fitted the most expensive wiper blades ever to the Mondeo.  ::)

Bosch Aerotwin flat blades. £32.90 for the pair from the local garage.  :o 

They do glide rather nicely across the screen though, so I'm all good when the weather breaks!  :y

Seven quid for the Signum for the pair. I've yet to fit them.

£32.90.....you must be stupid. :o :o :o :o :o

The same pair are £18 on ebay...  :(

But my wipers were so fooked that I couldn't wait for an ebay pair to turn up.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 05 June 2023, 10:16:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2023, 13:38:40
Jack, trolley or bottle, and a length of 2"x4" and a chunk of 4"x4" post.

Along with judicious use of a sledge hammer :y
Turned out that the (plastic) tailgate must have intruded about 6 inches and then popped back out again. Don't know how on earth the window stayed in place and in one piece. :o The bracket for the lock mechanism bent and a piece that links the handle to the latch dropped off so it took me a morning of poking and pulling to get the latch to release and then the rest of the day to get the bumper off and reassemble the (working) lock mechanism

Day 2 started with some exploratory thumps with an improvised slide hammer (with zero results). I then found some 4x4 to use as a beam & two enormous G clamps to use as pullers - it showed promise but the softwood 4x4 bowed 2" before without the metal moving. Take 2 involved a piece of 6x2 hardwood - that did the job.

"assembly is the reverse of disassembly" (as Haynes used to write) and so it proved. The poor battered bumper clipped back on and the car now looks OK (in the rain).


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 June 2023, 11:08:04
Quote from: Andy H on 05 June 2023, 10:16:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2023, 13:38:40
Jack, trolley or bottle, and a length of 2"x4" and a chunk of 4"x4" post.

Along with judicious use of a sledge hammer :y
Turned out that the (plastic) tailgate must have intruded about 6 inches and then popped back out again. Don't know how on earth the window stayed in place and in one piece. :o The bracket for the lock mechanism bent and a piece that links the handle to the latch dropped off so it took me a morning of poking and pulling to get the latch to release and then the rest of the day to get the bumper off and reassemble the (working) lock mechanism

Day 2 started with some exploratory thumps with an improvised slide hammer (with zero results). I then found some 4x4 to use as a beam & two enormous G clamps to use as pullers - it showed promise but the softwood 4x4 bowed 2" before without the metal moving. Take 2 involved a piece of 6x2 hardwood - that did the job.

"assembly is the reverse of disassembly" (as Haynes used to write) and so it proved. The poor battered bumper clipped back on and the car now looks OK (in the rain).
Surely the length of 2"x4" would be better used to beat the numpty who crashed in to you about the head until he paid for the repairs and inconvenience, plus a new , non blood soiled  length of 2"x4"  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 June 2023, 19:31:53
Quote from: Andy H on 05 June 2023, 10:16:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2023, 13:38:40
Jack, trolley or bottle, and a length of 2"x4" and a chunk of 4"x4" post.

Along with judicious use of a sledge hammer :y
Turned out that the (plastic) tailgate must have intruded about 6 inches and then popped back out again. Don't know how on earth the window stayed in place and in one piece. :o The bracket for the lock mechanism bent and a piece that links the handle to the latch dropped off so it took me a morning of poking and pulling to get the latch to release and then the rest of the day to get the bumper off and reassemble the (working) lock mechanism

Day 2 started with some exploratory thumps with an improvised slide hammer (with zero results). I then found some 4x4 to use as a beam & two enormous G clamps to use as pullers - it showed promise but the softwood 4x4 bowed 2" before without the metal moving. Take 2 involved a piece of 6x2 hardwood - that did the job.

"assembly is the reverse of disassembly" (as Haynes used to write) and so it proved. The poor battered bumper clipped back on and the car now looks OK (in the rain).



....and at midnight?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2023, 20:45:09
Picked a registration number from a choice of 6 or 7.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 June 2023, 20:47:02
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2023, 20:45:09
Picked a registration number from a choice of 6 or 7.
There would have only been a choice of one if you'd kept the original colour
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 June 2023, 20:51:58
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2023, 20:45:09
Picked a registration number from a choice of 6 or 7.
SO23SLO >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2023, 20:54:57
I couldn't decide between FT23 TIT or FT23 NOB. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 08:36:09
Drove in the US for the first time ever
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 June 2023, 10:03:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 08:36:09
Drove in the US for the first time ever

Don't cut anybody up. They'll shoot you in a heartbeat. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 June 2023, 13:08:56
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2023, 20:54:57
I couldn't decide between FT23 TIT or FT23 NOB. 8)


My old boss had 48 NOB on his Jag. His father had transferred it off  a scrap car in the yard, saying 'it won't be long before both bits are true'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2023, 18:04:04
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 June 2023, 10:03:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 08:36:09
Drove in the US for the first time ever

Don't cut anybody up. They'll shoot you in a heartbeat. :)

This is true. When I housesat my mates place in Houston, my mate delivered dire warnings not to get into any arguments with other drivers for any reason " 'cos they've all got a gun. "   ::)

And all the fellas I got chatting to down the local while I was there either concealed carried or had a gun to hand in the car.  :)

I don't think my mate cared about me, he just didn't want holes in his Range Rover!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2023, 18:26:33
Washed the Omega today for the first time in months. Stood back, had a look, and thought "thats still a handsome looking car".  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 23:18:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 June 2023, 10:03:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 08:36:09
Drove in the US for the first time ever

Don't cut anybody up. They'll shoot you in a heartbeat. :)
Didn't get so much as beeped at once. Most disappointing...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 June 2023, 19:53:45
Filled the Range Rover up ready for our trip to Devon with the tin tent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 10 June 2023, 10:50:41
Cleaned it again after a flock of Pterodactyl shit all over it, after I’d cleaned it.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:33:32
Quote from: YZ250 on 10 June 2023, 10:50:41
Cleaned it again after a flock of Pterodactyl shit all over it, after I’d cleaned it.  ::)

They'll be back.

They know who you are and they know where you live.

They have no mercy. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:37:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 23:18:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 June 2023, 10:03:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 08:36:09
Drove in the US for the first time ever

Don't cut anybody up. They'll shoot you in a heartbeat. :)
Didn't get so much as beeped at once. Most disappointing...

Wear a 'White lives matter' T-shirt and drive through Chicago.

Actually, you'd probably be safer than driving amongst the 'tolerant'  woke white liberals in California. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:44:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2023, 18:26:33
Washed the Omega today for the first time in months. Stood back, had a look, and thought "thats still a handsome looking car".  :)

Dare I say, unlike it's owner. ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 June 2023, 16:03:20
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:44:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2023, 18:26:33
Washed the Omega today for the first time in months. Stood back, had a look, and thought "thats still a handsome looking car".  :)

Dare I say, unlike it's owner. ;D ;D
Face that would stop a clock, so I've been told  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 June 2023, 16:03:33
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:37:49
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 23:18:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 June 2023, 10:03:26
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 June 2023, 08:36:09
Drove in the US for the first time ever

Don't cut anybody up. They'll shoot you in a heartbeat. :)
Didn't get so much as beeped at once. Most disappointing...

Wear a 'White lives matter' T-shirt and drive through Chicago.

Actually, you'd probably be safer than driving amongst the 'tolerant'  woke white liberals in California. ;)
One of my companions was a Hungarian lass, of similar vintage and mind as me... Was actually quite liberating to be able say what you are thinking and have someone agree because they are thinking the same thing. Also met a Similarly minded Pakistani ex pat.

Don't tell anyone, but  apparently Saudi and the Midwest have a lot in common :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 June 2023, 17:28:17
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2023, 16:03:20
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:44:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2023, 18:26:33
Washed the Omega today for the first time in months. Stood back, had a look, and thought "thats still a handsome looking car".  :)

Dare I say, unlike it's owner. ;D ;D
Face that would stop a clock, so I've been told  :-\

My old Mum always loved my face, and thats all that matters.  :P ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 17:31:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 June 2023, 17:28:17
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2023, 16:03:20
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:44:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2023, 18:26:33
Washed the Omega today for the first time in months. Stood back, had a look, and thought "thats still a handsome looking car".  :)

Dare I say, unlike it's owner. ;D ;D
Face that would stop a clock, so I've been told  :-\

My old Mum always loved my face, and thats all that matters.  :P ;D

The Yorkshire Ripper's mother said exactly the same thing. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 10 June 2023, 19:22:20
And he had a face like a smacked arse ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 June 2023, 21:55:02
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 17:31:23
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 June 2023, 17:28:17
Quote from: STEMO on 10 June 2023, 16:03:20
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 June 2023, 12:44:32
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2023, 18:26:33
Washed the Omega today for the first time in months. Stood back, had a look, and thought "thats still a handsome looking car".  :)

Dare I say, unlike it's owner. ;D ;D
Face that would stop a clock, so I've been told  :-\
;D

The Yorkshire Ripper's mother said exactly the same thing. >:D

I was a bad boy as a yoof, but I wasnt that bad. ;D
I remember when I was 15 I had to tell her the Police were going to be paying a visit (first of many as it turned out).
I had my story worked out perfectly, and was confident I could get away with it.
Mum answered the door to the copper and said "he knows he has done wrong but he has promised he wont do it again".
Thanks Mum.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 June 2023, 23:40:05
New rear discs & pads on the Boxster. Not a huge job, but enough for me in this heat.

Im curious why Mark DTM edited my post above thoi one.  ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 June 2023, 11:43:20
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 June 2023, 23:40:05
New rear discs & pads on the Boxster. Not a huge job, but enough for me in this heat.

Im curious why Mark DTM edited my post above thoi one.  ???

Because you messed up the quote formatting so I fixed it  :y

Hopefully the Porker parts were affordable, a good friend has a 997 and its just skinned him over a k for rear discs, shoes and pads after the rear shoe setup jammed up (similar setup to Omega for parking brake), it was more than 200 just for the springs for the handbrake setup which were damaged
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 June 2023, 16:05:23
In that case - thanks.  :y
Discs & pads were around £75 from Halfords, so not bad at all. Ive had the rear brakes apart before and it is indeed very similar to the Omega setup.
The handbrake cable had seized / rusted internally, so it was a matter of dismantling, cleaning, lubricating, reassembly and adjustment of everything with the handbrake cable replaced.
I wouldnt even ask the price from Porsche tbh. Im too much at risk of heart attacks for that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 June 2023, 17:57:43
Took my  Omega for an alignment (a local  hunter hawkeye alignment place) as i'd replaced the steering gubbins ,
I left all the bodies and tat in the boot etc as it is rarely empty ,so had it set up "loaded"
interestingly , i took the OOF / WIM figures and said "ignore what the machine says, i want this..."
the bloke said the system numbers matched what i had  8)

also ordered a new tyre to replace a nearly new one that i'd damaged the sidewall on  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 14 June 2023, 18:30:16
Made up the heater connecting pipes for the Austin, Metro heater unit to Omega engine. First time I tried plumbing and it looks okay, used 15mm copper and a few 90 joints.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 June 2023, 19:15:27
Hopped on to see how the forum is going. Good to see it’s still active.  :y

Sold the CLS a few days ago, Picked up its replacement yesterday.

Just dying in the heat mostly these past few days. But looks like it’s gonna rain this evening 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 June 2023, 09:48:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 June 2023, 19:15:27
Hopped on to see how the forum is going. Good to see it’s still active.  :y

Sold the CLS a few days ago, Picked up its replacement yesterday.

Just dying in the heat mostly these past few days. But looks like it’s gonna rain this evening 8)
And? ....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2023, 10:22:39
It's an Omega  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2023, 12:14:44
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 June 2023, 09:48:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 June 2023, 19:15:27
Hopped on to see how the forum is going. Good to see it’s still active.  :y

Sold the CLS a few days ago, Picked up its replacement yesterday.

Just dying in the heat mostly these past few days. But looks like it’s gonna rain this evening 8)
And? ....

I like it so far  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2023, 12:19:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2023, 10:22:39
It's an Omega  :D

It’s a 2019 C43 facelift estate in black.

Unfortunately the Omega days are over, i rather have fond memories of them rather than deal with the state most will be in at this point.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 June 2023, 13:55:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2023, 12:19:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2023, 10:22:39
It's an Omega  :D

It’s a 2019 C43 facelift estate in black.

Unfortunately the Omega days are over, i rather have fond memories of them rather than deal with the state most will be in at this point.

That should be pretty potent. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2023, 19:37:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 June 2023, 13:55:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2023, 12:19:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2023, 10:22:39
It's an Omega  :D

It’s a 2019 C43 facelift estate in black.

Unfortunately the Omega days are over, i rather have fond memories of them rather than deal with the state most will be in at this point.

That should be pretty potent. :y

The CLS was a 5.5 V8 NA with 388bhp and the C43 has 385bhp but is lighter and has 4matic. The C43 is a lot easier to handle and actually use in the twisty road’s though. The CLS was a bit of a barge but that V8 sound made up for it the £695 a year TAX was pain though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 June 2023, 20:55:52
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2023, 19:37:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 June 2023, 13:55:24
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 17 June 2023, 12:19:59
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2023, 10:22:39
It's an Omega  :D

It’s a 2019 C43 facelift estate in black.

Unfortunately the Omega days are over, i rather have fond memories of them rather than deal with the state most will be in at this point.

That should be pretty potent. :y

The CLS was a 5.5 V8 NA with 388bhp and the C43 has 385bhp but is lighter and has 4matic. The C43 is a lot easier to handle and actually use in the twisty road’s though. The CLS was a bit of a barge but that V8 sound made up for it the £695 a year TAX was pain though.

I owned a 2006 CLS500.

My car had a 5 litre V8 in a pretty low state of tune with just 302BHP. Plenty of torque though. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 June 2023, 22:11:12
The 383bhp lump is a 32v jobbie with an extra 500cc and variable valve timing ;)

The M113 lump in yours was only 24v without the VVT. Hence the power difference :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2023, 09:34:00
Drove it to north London. Took forever, due to everyone crashing and causing queues.

From there, drove it to Guildford. Took forever, due to everyone crashing and causing queues.

Then drove it home. Took forever, due to everyone crashing and causing queues.

WTF is wrong with people?  I accept when the lockdown restrictions eased, people had forgotten how to drive, but that was ages ago now.  Fikcing mogrels, the lot of them  >:(

Must have spent about 7.5hrs in the car yesterday, doing less than 200 miles, virtually all motorway apart from north circ and A3, both of which are dualled.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2023, 14:49:23
I blame brexit.  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 June 2023, 15:32:12
Pink-ish doors on the red Astra seem to be coming up quite nicely with this:

https://www.ymfcarparts.co.uk/t-cut-365-paintwork-perfection-kit/

Only done the top of one door down to the crease, but it certainly looks a helluva lot better.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 June 2023, 16:22:59
Quote from: STEMO on 21 June 2023, 15:32:12
Only done the top of one door down to the crease, but it certainly looks a helluva lot better.

Are you looking to sell it privately Ste, or tarting it up for WBAC?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 June 2023, 17:18:36
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 June 2023, 16:22:59
Quote from: STEMO on 21 June 2023, 15:32:12
Only done the top of one door down to the crease, but it certainly looks a helluva lot better.

Are you looking to sell it privately Ste, or tarting it up for WBAC?
Not thinking of selling right now, Jim. It's the wife's old car, she got the grandland. Just thought I'd have a go at de-pinking the front doors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 21 June 2023, 18:48:15
Leave it as it is mate. It is pride week after all.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 June 2023, 18:49:34
Quote from: STEMO on 21 June 2023, 15:32:12
Pink-ish doors on the red Astra seem to be coming up quite nicely with this:

https://www.ymfcarparts.co.uk/t-cut-365-paintwork-perfection-kit/

Only done the top of one door down to the crease, but it certainly looks a helluva lot better.
               Just do the tops Stemo, less work and looks a nice two tone👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2023, 19:08:19
If its like the 1980s red that fades, all products that bring it back to red from that white-ish colour it goes are temporary.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 June 2023, 20:20:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 June 2023, 19:08:19
If its like the 1980s red that fades, all products that bring it back to red from that white-ish colour it goes are temporary.
Nice to know I can temporarily turn it red if I need to trade it though. But temporary with the products you've seen/used, might not be so temporary with more modern stuff. The reviews are very good.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 June 2023, 22:33:19
A good polish and ceramic coat might just do the job.

If you're bored, you could wet sand it first.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 June 2023, 06:39:52
https://youtu.be/NSLtJ3lYBMg

Might help with ideas...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 June 2023, 08:21:51
Quote from: STEMO on 21 June 2023, 20:20:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 June 2023, 19:08:19
If its like the 1980s red that fades, all products that bring it back to red from that white-ish colour it goes are temporary.
Nice to know I can temporarily turn it red if I need to trade it though. But temporary with the products you've seen/used, might not be so temporary with more modern stuff. The reviews are very good.
Fingers crossed  :y.  But it seemed the problem was inherent to the paint, and *anything* was temporary, as it reacted to the sunlight.  But that was 1980s, so would like to think that problem was long since solved :).  It certainly put me off having non metallic mid red cars ever since, though!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 22 June 2023, 09:39:53
Saw a red Zaffira yesterday suffering from mildew---------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 June 2023, 13:46:24
Tried in vain to find the cause of the brake pad wear light being on in the Boxster.
Unplugged each sensor in turn and checked for continuity and they were all fine. Not sure what to do next apart from take the bulb out.  ::)
Gave it a wash to make myself feel like I had achieved something.  ::) ;D
Might get the vac out shortly and give the inside a treat as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 June 2023, 14:06:00
Got a shiny new MOT on the Mondeo.  :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 June 2023, 15:09:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 27 June 2023, 14:06:00
Got a shiny new MOT on the Mondeo.  :y

Relief for another 12 months. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 June 2023, 07:21:14
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 June 2023, 15:09:28
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 27 June 2023, 14:06:00
Got a shiny new MOT on the Mondeo.  :y

Relief for another 12 months. :)

Really? These Mondeos have some interesting optional extras.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 29 June 2023, 21:41:50
Driven it back from Devon today with the tin tent, can't believe how little traffic on the roads could it all be because of " the cost of living crisis?" Quickest trip back I've ever had.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 June 2023, 22:34:43
Must have been leading the queue on the M25 then...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 June 2023, 22:37:05
Four tyres on the Alabama Mumsybus.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Assym 3s lasted well. 22k miles evenly worn down to the bars. Not too shabby given the weight of the thing.  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 29 June 2023, 22:59:10
Nice! How are you getting on with it?

I think my yank tank has the same engine/box combination and I really like it, promotes a very relaxed driving style  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 June 2023, 00:07:27
It's got the 7 speed in it, so pretty effortless. A little laggy pulling out from a dead stop, but pulls hard from about 1,500 rpm. Surprisingly nimble too 8)

It's a left field choice, but if you need a big load lugger but don't want a van, it's pretty hard to beat imho ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 June 2023, 09:32:00
Agreed, it and the GL were on the list to consolidate down to two cars and ditch the zafira, but in the end I couldn't live with the pre facelift front end and the newer ones were beyond what I wanted to spend. Very comfy things though!

Tbh I was surprised by the 'box in mine, it's very smooth on the changes despite it being the older 5 speed and being on 15yr old oil  :o. Diff and gearbox oil are both on the shortlist of jobs.

I seem to remember you did gearbox oil and diff on yours? Where did you go for the fluids & filter for the 'box?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 June 2023, 17:40:54
Diff oils were from Fuchs iirc, but in any case as per this list...

https://operatingfluids.mercedes-benz.com/

Trans was genuine MB, likewise filter and likewise regular servicing bits. :y

Being a 2010 MY pre face-lift, mine has the AMG bumpers and skirts which improves the look somewhat 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 June 2023, 17:59:14
https://mercedesgenuineparts.co.uk/products/genuine-mercedes-benz-722-6-automatic-gearbox-kit-oil-236-14-red

Starter for 10. Tend to buy either from MB Guildford (for convenience) or MB Newcastle (for price) via Ebay. Both been pretty helpful :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 June 2023, 18:00:17
Washed it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 July 2023, 22:39:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 June 2023, 17:59:14
https://mercedesgenuineparts.co.uk/products/genuine-mercedes-benz-722-6-automatic-gearbox-kit-oil-236-14-red

Starter for 10. Tend to buy either from MB Guildford (for convenience) or MB Newcastle (for price) via Ebay. Both been pretty helpful :y

Thank you :). Talking to my indie, apparently Chrysler decided to fit a number of inferior components to mine Vs what Merc for to theirs (glow plugs being one such example), so I'm looking to replace parts with merc ones as time goes by.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2023, 09:59:01
Charged it, as its suffering lack of use.  Although it did do about a mile to Argos on Saturday, as I CBA to walk ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 July 2023, 10:42:20
Had a few bits done recently. Got SOS to replace the condenser, re-gas, fit rear discs and pads and do the 3rd sump drop and refill (recomended method for this box) on the V70.

Fitted replacement side view camera and configured using ISTA and had a used headlight refurbished with all new seals and lense to replace the porous one (a very common  issue with F10/F11's with adaptive headlights due to Hella"s piss poor factory sealant) thankfully the TMS module had survived unscathed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 03 July 2023, 22:00:06
Drove it to Wantage in Oxfordshire to see a property my wife has purchased, lovely pub just round the corner what's not to like..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 July 2023, 15:56:03
Provisionally lined up a replacement for the Alabama Mumsybus.

Yes it's correctly fuelled and driven. And whilst not exactly the full two fingers to Ulez bollix, it's a fairly stiff middle finger >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 July 2023, 18:44:16
Took the Boxster for MOT. It passed with a couple of minor advisories.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2023, 17:10:45
The display on the Mondeo's stereo died today...  :-\                  RIP!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 July 2023, 17:42:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 July 2023, 15:56:03
Provisionally lined up a replacement for the Alabama Mumsybus.

Yes it's correctly fuelled and driven. And whilst not exactly the full two fingers to Ulez bollix, it's a fairly stiff middle finger >:D

Do tell. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2023, 21:28:43
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2023, 17:10:45
The display on the Mondeo's stereo died today...  :-\                  RIP!  ;D

False alarm, it's resurrected!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 July 2023, 12:44:23
As is becoming a habit, coming back from a trip away, its broken itself.

Abandoned on driveway as a mark of my disrespect for it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 14:15:19
Driven it to Yorkshire with the tin tent,a few more days away, it's a hard life this retirement lark..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2023, 19:33:22
Quote from: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 14:15:19
Driven it to Yorkshire with the tin tent,a few more days away, it's a hard life this retirement lark..👍

Don't over do it Mick!  :o  All this gallavanting around at your age.....  ::)                                         ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:37:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.
Ulez compliant?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:42:58
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:37:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.
Ulez compliant?
With a stiff middle finger >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:49:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:42:58
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:37:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.
Ulez compliant?
With a stiff middle finger >:D
No doubt you'll have it in bits by the weekend.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:58:07
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:49:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:42:58
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:37:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.
Ulez compliant?
With a stiff middle finger >:D
No doubt you'll have it in bits by the weekend.
Hopefully not  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 21:01:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:58:07
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:49:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:42:58
Quote from: STEMO on 11 July 2023, 20:37:39
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.
Ulez compliant?
With a stiff middle finger >:D
No doubt you'll have it in bits by the weekend.
Hopefully not  :D
I don't mean repairs, I mean 'upgrades'  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 21:58:52
Boot stripped out to discover 3v across the consumer battery ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 22:36:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2023, 19:33:22
Quote from: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 14:15:19
Driven it to Yorkshire with the tin tent,a few more days away, it's a hard life this retirement lark..👍

Don't over do it Mick!  :o  All this gallavanting around at your age.....  ::)                                         ;D
. 
I'll be fine totally resting up in August, don't go anywhere when school holidays are on little brats everywhere .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 July 2023, 10:28:39
Quote from: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 22:36:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2023, 19:33:22
Quote from: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 14:15:19
Driven it to Yorkshire with the tin tent,a few more days away, it's a hard life this retirement lark..👍

Don't over do it Mick!  :o  All this gallavanting around at your age.....  ::)                                         ;D
. 
I'll be fine totally resting up in August, don't go anywhere when school holidays are on little brats everywhere .

;D A man after my own heart.  :y  Oh, my little great grandson is coming round later.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 July 2023, 12:12:00
Quote from: ronnyd on 12 July 2023, 10:28:39
Quote from: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 22:36:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2023, 19:33:22
Quote from: Rangie on 11 July 2023, 14:15:19
Driven it to Yorkshire with the tin tent,a few more days away, it's a hard life this retirement lark..👍

Don't over do it Mick!  :o  All this gallavanting around at your age.....  ::)                                         ;D
. 
I'll be fine totally resting up in August, don't go anywhere when school holidays are on little brats everywhere .

;D A man after my own heart.  :y  Oh, my little great grandson is coming round later.  ;D
.

Make sure anything breakable/valuable is out of reach..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 13:20:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.


Pics. We need pics.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 16:45:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 13:20:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.


Pics. We need pics.  :)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306289048239?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&include-delivery-option=on&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=S%20Class&sort=price-asc

Before the ad gets taken off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 July 2023, 16:53:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 16:45:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 13:20:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.


Pics. We need pics.  :)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306289048239?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&include-delivery-option=on&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=S%20Class&sort=price-asc

Before the ad gets taken off.

That's nice Al!  8)

Did you discover oil in the back garden?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 16:54:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 16:45:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 13:20:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.


Pics. We need pics.  :)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306289048239?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&include-delivery-option=on&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=S%20Class&sort=price-asc

Before the ad gets taken off.
Very tidy, Al, especially if all the toys are still in working order  :y

I'm afraid I would balk at that mpg and £695 road tax, though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 16:55:39
Discovered that Mercedes offers service plans for vehicles up to 20 years old and will honour plans that expire after 20 years old...

As an example, mine is currently 16 3/4s... Take out a 3 year plan now, and renew it with a four year plan in 2026 and enjoy a further 4 years servicing and MoTs. At the end of which it will be 24 :o

Not sure if £600 a year represents good value or not, although it does include time due items such as brake fluid, coolant and spark plugs :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 16:58:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 16:55:39
Discovered that Mercedes offers service plans for vehicles up to 20 years old and will honour plans that expire after 20 years old...

As an example, mine is currently 16 3/4s... Take out a 3 year plan now, and renew it with a four year plan in 2026 and enjoy a further 4 years servicing and MoTs. At the end of which it will be 24 :o

Not sure if £600 a year represents good value or not, although it does include time due items such as brake fluid, coolant and spark plugs :-\
Less than the road tax  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 16:59:47
Road tax and servicing for c.£100 a month. Eff all on a car like that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 17:01:52
Thanks :y

It's the same tax as the Alabama Mumsybus.

I think it was a pretty decent deal all round. It's obviously been looked after, is a decent colour/spec and was a fair price. Rude not to really.

Only non working gadget is the rear windows, but they're known for needing a software update to fix ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 12 July 2023, 17:07:23
Very nice makes my 4.2 V8 look little now🤣 if you’re intending to keep it awhile and do a few miles you need to lpg it asap👍 obviously if you can get it where you are.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 17:11:14
Quote from: Raeturbo on 12 July 2023, 17:07:23
Very nice makes my 4.2 V8 look little now🤣 if you’re intending to keep it awhile and do a few miles you need to lpg it asap👍 obviously if you can get it where you are.
I don't think it would be worth the outlay, Rae, probably only going to Heathrow and back on a regular basis. For the cost of LPGing that monster, and losing most of the boot, you could but a lot of fuel.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 17:14:55
Very nice indeed. 8)
Conventional wisdom tells us its crazy to buy a car like that, but..yolo.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 17:27:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 17:14:55
Very nice indeed. 8)
Conventional wisdom tells us its crazy to buy a car like that, but..yolo.  ;)
Agreed, and if I have to play the ULEZ game, it will be on my terms. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 July 2023, 18:52:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 16:45:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 13:20:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.


Pics. We need pics.  :)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306289048239?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&include-delivery-option=on&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=S%20Class&sort=price-asc

Before the ad gets taken off.
Looks very tidy Doc.
Nice to see that you're supporting the Women's Voluntary Service.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 18:53:25
Quote from: ronnyd on 12 July 2023, 18:52:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 16:45:06
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 13:20:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2023, 20:34:24
Dropped it off to its new owner and collected it's replacement...

A very tidy '56 Mercedes S500.


Pics. We need pics.  :)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306289048239?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&include-delivery-option=on&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=S%20Class&sort=price-asc

Before the ad gets taken off.
Looks very tidy Doc.
Nice to see that you're supporting the Women's Voluntary Service.  ;)
Voluntarily of course :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 18:58:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 17:27:15
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2023, 17:14:55
Very nice indeed. 8)
Conventional wisdom tells us its crazy to buy a car like that, but..yolo.  ;)
Agreed, and if I have to play the ULEZ game, it will be on my terms. ;)

Do some research. The Boxster isnt listed as exempt, but if I apply to Porsche for some paperwork I can get it exempted. Dont know how, as its 23 years old, but plenty of owners have done it.
Pretty sure the Omega is already exempt.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 July 2023, 19:32:27
Is that the one with 16 plugs? if so, that service plan sounds reasonable value TBH, considering its main dealer blah blah.  Plus suits the CBA that inflicts us all as we age ;D

Flip side, it has little value left, so maintaining MB history is probably a non issue.


Car looks tidy enough.  Looks a bit smaller in back than I remember for S Class, but guessing all Bro's were LWB maybe?

Hope it serves well, and EU4 petrol currently doesn't pay to have statues of important historical figures removed by that retard Khan I believe?

Good luck with it  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:35:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 July 2023, 19:32:27
Is that the one with 16 plugs? if so, that service plan sounds reasonable value TBH, considering its main dealer blah blah.  Plus suits the CBA that inflicts us all as we age ;D

Flip side, it has little value left, so maintaining MB history is probably a non issue.


Car looks tidy enough.  Looks a bit smaller in back than I remember for S Class, but guessing all Bro's were LWB maybe?

Hope it serves well, and EU4 petrol currently doesn't pay to have statues of important historical figures removed by that retard Khan I believe?

Good luck with it  :y
Ta :y

It's the later M273, not without its foibles but 383bhp vs 306 of the earlier M113 lump. The 7 speed box should help with the consumption somewhat... rolls down the road at about 1,500 rpm. And yup, it's the swb version. ;) The extra is just more to park.

The service plan is tempting, if only from a CBA perspective...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 22:52:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)
Did I mention I'm getting 57mpg from wife's old 1.6 Astra diesel? I think I probably did  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 12 July 2023, 23:00:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)

That's something like what I got off mine ..... the ML350 easily does high 20s & low 30s if you're gentle with your right foot

... easily does low 20s too  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 23:34:59
Quote from: Andy B on 12 July 2023, 23:00:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)

That's something like what I got off mine ..... the ML350 easily does high 20s & low 30s if you're gentle with your right foot

... easily does low 20s too  ::)
Not too shabby considering the weights and how well they go :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 July 2023, 07:50:41
Her car has come out in sympathy with mine, and thrown exactly the same fault code, FFS  >:(

(Albeit with a different subcode)

Either the diagnostics is shittier on hers, or I'm too stupid to use the tool, but I can't get enough useful snapshot figures off it to make an informed judgement what to do next.

I started checking the hoses between the MAF and the turbo, but then monsoon season started.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 July 2023, 10:59:01
Took the Zafira for its MOT, which it passed   :y

Although with 13 advisories it's definitely time to show the old girl some love or I suspect I'll be in for a nasty failure next year!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 July 2023, 12:17:11
Quote from: Andy B on 12 July 2023, 23:00:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)

That's something like what I got off mine ..... the ML350 easily does high 20s & low 30s if you're gentle with your right foot

... easily does low 20s too ::)

I thought it ran on derv.......so 50 MPG minimum. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 July 2023, 19:00:16
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 23:34:59
Quote from: Andy B on 12 July 2023, 23:00:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)

That's something like what I got off mine ..... the ML350 easily does high 20s & low 30s if you're gentle with your right foot

... easily does low 20s too  ::)
Not too shabby considering the weights and how well they go :y

Very nice motor Al  :y.

I looked for a 320/350cdi before I bought the yank, couldn't find one that didn't look ropey however so gave it up. That one looks a beaut!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 July 2023, 23:15:19
Well, as an update to the auxiliary battery...

The new battery wasn't flat after three days whereas the old one would barely last three minutes...

Reasonably confident that the battery was the problem. As suspected.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 16 July 2023, 23:32:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 July 2023, 12:17:11
Quote from: Andy B on 12 July 2023, 23:00:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)

That's something like what I got off mine ..... the ML350 easily does high 20s & low 30s if you're gentle with your right foot

... easily does low 20s too ::)

I thought it ran on derv.......so 50 MPG minimum. :-X
It is DERV .... but it's 2.2 tonne, permanent 4x4 & has the aerodynamics of an brick .... and automatic
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 16 July 2023, 23:34:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 23:34:59
Quote from: Andy B on 12 July 2023, 23:00:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:49:13
Quote from: STEMO on 12 July 2023, 21:29:45
Just a small word of warning, Al, Brent crude oil is up about 6% over the last week. The last thing you need is £2 a litre petrol with your gas guzzler.
Qué sera, sera. The R Class wasn't exactly economical... 28.1mpg over 19,252 miles.  If it does 24/25 mpg I will be happy enough ;)

That's something like what I got off mine ..... the ML350 easily does high 20s & low 30s if you're gentle with your right foot

... easily does low 20s too  ::)
Not too shabby considering the weights and how well they go :y

 ...and it will shift
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2023, 13:59:20
Looked at the replacement intake manifold-cum-rocker cover, and scratched my head as to why all 6 inlet feeds were set out in 2 rows of 3, rather than in line.

Had to go looking at images of the head on egay to work it out.  Seems half the inlets have a longer route through the head. 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 July 2023, 17:18:55
Driven it back from Yorkshire with the tin tent ( Boroughbridge) after a week of walking & enjoying a few drinks & meals in a few terrific pubs mostly on cruise control all the way home 24mpg 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 July 2023, 17:44:11
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 July 2023, 22:35:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 July 2023, 19:32:27
Is that the one with 16 plugs? if so, that service plan sounds reasonable value TBH, considering its main dealer blah blah.  Plus suits the CBA that inflicts us all as we age ;D

Flip side, it has little value left, so maintaining MB history is probably a non issue.


Car looks tidy enough.  Looks a bit smaller in back than I remember for S Class, but guessing all Bro's were LWB maybe?

Hope it serves well, and EU4 petrol currently doesn't pay to have statues of important historical figures removed by that retard Khan I believe?

Good luck with it  :y
Ta :y

It's the later M273, not without its foibles but 383bhp vs 306 of the earlier M113 lump. The 7 speed box should help with the consumption somewhat... rolls down the road at about 1,500 rpm. And yup, it's the swb version. ;) The extra is just more to park.

The service plan is tempting, if only from a CBA perspective...

What's not to like. :y

A nice looking car for not a lot of money. MY CLS 500 (double banana shape car) was from 2005 and came with the 306 BHP cooking lump. Still had plenty of grunt though.

Good choice. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 July 2023, 19:21:04
Took the front bumper and A/C condensers off the boxster and confirmed my suspicion that the n/s rad i leaking.
Chucked the condensers in the bin as they were rotten as a pear.
New pattern rad is less than £80, so nothing too major.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2023, 08:10:35
Failed an MOT ;D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2023, 08:11:06
And then immediately passed MOT ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2023, 09:38:56
Black Ice... >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2023, 09:57:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2023, 09:38:56
Black Ice... >:D

Smirnoff?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 18 July 2023, 09:58:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 July 2023, 08:11:06
And then immediately passed MOT ;D
Air freshener successfully detached for retest?  ;D (5492)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2023, 10:11:38
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 18 July 2023, 09:57:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 July 2023, 09:38:56
Black Ice... >:D

Smirnoff?
;D

https://youtu.be/8BAzeruOSgA
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2023, 11:15:16
For those that are giving me air freshener grief, either publicly or privately, I wish to point out that not air fresheners were harmed during the MOT process....

And besides, I've got through the 10,000 magic trees that were sent to me following that particular incident....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 July 2023, 17:03:18
Congratulations on the MOT Jamie

I assume it's NOT the Jag with the split intake fanny-mould  :-\
or did you fit the new part before breakfast  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 July 2023, 17:59:34
Ordered a complete Gates timing belt kit ( Inc water pump) for the old faithful Subaru Forester, last done in April 2017 30,000 miles ago, wife's cousin also has the same vehicle & the belt snapped last week, only done 10,000 miles but changed 9 years ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 July 2023, 18:57:07
Quote from: dave the builder on 18 July 2023, 17:03:18
Congratulations on the MOT Jamie

I assume it's NOT the Jag with the split intake fanny-mould  :-\
or did you fit the new part before breakfast  :P
That's a safe assumption....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 July 2023, 19:28:30
Quote from: Rangie on 18 July 2023, 17:59:34
Ordered a complete Gates timing belt kit ( Inc water pump) for the old faithful Subaru Forester, last done in April 2017 30,000 miles ago, wife's cousin also has the same vehicle & the belt snapped last week, only done 10,000 miles but changed 9 years ago.
                 Oh yes, many have snapped through ignoring the age of the belt thinking because it’s done little mileage it ok…… it’s not👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2023, 18:29:12
Stripped and cleaned the replacement steering wheel switches and cover. Hopefully be able to get them fitted next week and hopefully they will resolve the issue of the non working one...

And, yes, there may have been some mission creep :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 July 2023, 19:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Oh dear  :(
Stitches?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2023, 21:04:36
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2023, 19:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Oh dear  :(
Stitches?
Hopefully it's not Manflu as that could prove to be catastrophic  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 12:13:11
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2023, 19:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Oh dear  :(
Stitches?
Don't be silly. Blue roll and sellotape.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 12:13:37
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2023, 21:04:36
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2023, 19:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Oh dear  :(
Stitches?
Hopefully it's not Manflu as that could prove to be catastrophic  :-\
Clearly not manflu, as I'm still alive. ish.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2023, 14:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 12:13:11
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2023, 19:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Oh dear  :(
Stitches?
Don't be silly. Blue roll and sellotape.
should it not be insulation tape?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 14:31:51
Quote from: Andy B on 20 July 2023, 14:02:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 12:13:11
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2023, 19:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Oh dear  :(
Stitches?
Don't be silly. Blue roll and sellotape.
should it not be insulation tape?  ;D
Actually it as grey electrical type tape :D

S'pose tonigth I'll have to pop on the latex gloves, try to keep the dieselly, sooty shite out of the cuts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 July 2023, 15:02:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 12:13:11
Quote from: STEMO on 19 July 2023, 19:53:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 July 2023, 19:52:02
Seemed to have leaked a lot of blood over the engine bay, before needing a good sit down with a brew with loads of sugar.
Oh dear  :(
Stitches?
Don't be silly. Blue roll and sellotape.
Hardly worth mentioning then  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 July 2023, 15:04:24
I once chopped three of my fingers off with a woodsaw. I wanted to use sticky tape to hold them on, but wifey insisted I go and get them stitched back on properly.
Now that's worth a mention  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2023, 16:06:41
Quote from: STEMO on 20 July 2023, 15:04:24
I once chopped three of my fingers off with a woodsaw. I wanted to use sticky tape to hold them on, but wifey insisted I go and get them stitched back on properly.
Now that's worth a mention  ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 18:37:57
Removed more shit off the engine.  Obviously, because they thought it was a fantastic idea to use plastic, which of course doesn't go brittle with age and heat cycles, means I need have broken bits.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 July 2023, 18:41:06
How long you been at it so far?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 July 2023, 19:46:04
Quote from: STEMO on 20 July 2023, 15:04:24
I once chopped three of my fingers off with a woodsaw. I wanted to use sticky tape to hold them on, but wifey insisted I go and get them stitched back on properly.
Now that's worth a mention  ;D
Did they manage to put them back the right way round?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2023, 19:47:05
Quote from: Raeturbo on 20 July 2023, 18:41:06
How long you been at it so far?
Not long, about an hour yesterday and maybe 1.5hrs today
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2023, 11:33:31
Putting electricity back in it.  Leaving it unlocked for extended periods is mullering the battery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 22 July 2023, 16:39:34
3 oil changes done.....but as Harry parked his Corsa for its service, the handbrake cable snapped.

Ahh well, 1 job done, another to go! (once I work out how)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 23 July 2023, 12:14:25
Changed rear pads and discs to Astra J. Daughter came and said that she hear some "rasping" somewhere.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HW5L3xxG/20230714-215235-Astra.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 July 2023, 14:27:06
Washed the V70, after two weeks away it was filthy
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 July 2023, 16:07:17
Quote from: polilara on 23 July 2023, 12:14:25
Changed rear pads and discs to Astra J. Daughter came and said that she hear some "rasping" somewhere.

Well, she got her money's worth outta them!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 July 2023, 17:38:07
Quote from: polilara on 23 July 2023, 12:14:25
Changed rear pads and discs to Astra J. Daughter came and said that she hear some "rasping" somewhere.

Is she married to  spongebob squarepants and parks it UNDER the sea  :-\  ;D
they look very rusty  :o
I guess that's the salted roads where you live  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 July 2023, 18:48:52
Quote from: polilara on 23 July 2023, 12:14:25
Changed rear pads and discs to Astra J. Daughter came and said that she hear some "rasping" somewhere.
F a Duck.

How long had it been making uncomfortable noises  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 July 2023, 18:52:36
More progress on the intake.

Had a completely brainfart moment, couldn't get to a bolt out.  Chrisgixer popped over, and had it out in 30s....   ....talk about sometimes just needing a fresh set of eyes!

He hung around for a bit, so we got the old manifold off and the new one on.  So the rebuild can start again in the week.

Massive thanks to Mr Gixer, that's 2 curries I owe now.  Obviously, I'll have to be dragged to the curry house, kicking and screaming ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 13:01:57
Cleaned out the scuttle drains and washed it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 July 2023, 22:24:08
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)

Of course he has, along with American conspiracy theorists!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 22:36:50
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)
How else would one describe removing a component and replacing it with another ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 July 2023, 22:54:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 22:36:50
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)
How else would one describe removing a component and replacing it with another ::)

Exactly that. I replaced the steering wheel... or I changed the steering wheel...

Stick a plum in your mouth for added authenticity!  :y                                                  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 24 July 2023, 23:32:54
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)


I'm glad it isn't just me that finds the increasingly common, but redundant, preposition really irritating.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 25 July 2023, 07:07:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 24 July 2023, 22:54:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 22:36:50
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)
How else would one describe removing a component and replacing it with another ::)

Exactly that. I replaced the steering wheel... or I changed the steering wheel...

Stick a plum in your mouth for added authenticity!  :y                                                  ;D
I swapped it out for a noo one last Toosday.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 25 July 2023, 07:56:48
Quote from: STEMO on 25 July 2023, 07:07:36
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 24 July 2023, 22:54:29
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 22:36:50
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)
How else would one describe removing a component and replacing it with another ::)

Exactly that. I replaced the steering wheel... or I changed the steering wheel...

Stick a plum in your mouth for added authenticity!  :y                                                  ;D
I swapped it out for a noo one last Toosday.  ;D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 25 July 2023, 07:58:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 22:36:50
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)
How else would one describe removing a component and replacing it with another ::)

Swapped steering wheels .... would suffice  ::) ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 25 July 2023, 08:39:29
Quote from: Nick W on 24 July 2023, 23:32:54
Quote from: Andy B on 24 July 2023, 20:36:40
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 July 2023, 20:26:16
Swapped out the steering wheel and airbag for a nice wooden wheel and leather covered airbag.

have you been watching American Youtubers?  ::)


I'm glad it isn't just me that finds the increasingly common, but redundant, preposition really irritating.

Another Americanism that gets on my t1ts is when they 'tear down' an engine/etc .... and again, it seems to be getting increasingly common over here too
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 July 2023, 10:21:29
Quote from: Andy B on 25 July 2023, 08:39:29
Quote from: Nick W on 24 July 2023, 23:32:54


I'm glad it isn't just me that finds the increasingly common, but redundant, preposition really irritating.

Another Americanism that gets on my t1ts is when they 'tear down' an engine/etc .... and again, it seems to be getting increasingly common over here too


It's not the tear down that's annoying, but how they're always 'going to go ahead and do something' or 'I went ahead and did something else.' Perhaps we should acquisate a guillotine? ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2023, 14:31:15
That's irritating fluffy to tease what's coming after the never ending adverts about all the medical diseases you didn't realise you had until the advert.

If you think our tellybox is dire, you should see some of the shite they have to put up with  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 25 July 2023, 17:21:27
Quote from: Nick W on 25 July 2023, 10:21:29
...
' Perhaps we should acquisate a guillotine? ;D

 ;D ;D ;D Great idea  :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 July 2023, 19:11:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2023, 14:31:15
That's irritating fluffy to tease what's coming after the never ending adverts about all the medical diseases you didn't realise you had until the advert.

If you think our tellybox is dire, you should see some of the shite they have to put up with :o

Thousands of channels of shite as well.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 25 July 2023, 20:03:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 25 July 2023, 19:11:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2023, 14:31:15
That's irritating fluffy to tease what's coming after the never ending adverts about all the medical diseases you didn't realise you had until the advert.

If you think our tellybox is dire, you should see some of the shite they have to put up with :o

Thousands of channels of shite as well.  ;D
In the words of Roger Waters, "Iv'e got 16 channels of shit on the t/v to choose from". They've obviously added a few since then.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 July 2023, 20:58:02
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Not sure if they are still the same but they had a shorter cable leading to each rear brake and dirt would sit in the pivoting groove and eat away at or pinch the cable. The main cable from the handbrake is generally fine and when they do snap it’s just the short part that needs replacing.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 21:23:16
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 July 2023, 20:58:02
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Not sure if they are still the same but they had a shorter cable leading to each rear brake and dirt would sit in the pivoting groove and eat away at or pinch the cable. The main cable from the handbrake is generally fine and when they do snap it’s just the short part that needs replacing.  :y

Yes. I think the passenger side short one to the drum is where it started going wrong. Still all in one piece for the moment. Looks like it has some life left yet. ESP now zits all greased up. Quite shocked none of it was broken.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 July 2023, 22:44:25
Quote from: ronnyd on 25 July 2023, 20:03:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 25 July 2023, 19:11:00
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 July 2023, 14:31:15
That's irritating fluffy to tease what's coming after the never ending adverts about all the medical diseases you didn't realise you had until the advert.

If you think our tellybox is dire, you should see some of the shite they have to put up with :o

Thousands of channels of shite as well.  ;D
In the words of Roger Waters, "Iv'e got 16 channels of shit on the t/v to choose from". They've obviously added a few since then.  :D




'The message came back from the great beyond -
57 channels and nothing on'
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 July 2023, 12:38:13
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

The hole under the carpet?  :P  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 12:41:54
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Seal on the bulk head plate where the master cylinder mounts has failed, big job to remove but, had 100% long term success rate by loosening it and forcing sealant in (polyurethane) and re-tightening. Must have done ten of them over the years
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:45:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 12:41:54
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Seal on the bulk head plate where the master cylinder mounts has failed, big job to remove but, had 100% long term success rate by loosening it and forcing sealant in (polyurethane) and re-tightening. Must have done ten of them over the years

Cheers Mark.....I shall do this. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:47:42
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 26 July 2023, 12:38:13
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

The hole under the carpet?  :P  ;D

2003 vintage and only 29000 miles. :y

It's not a rust bucket like your car, the one with a tranny lump. :P :P :P :P

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 26 July 2023, 12:51:31
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:47:42
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 26 July 2023, 12:38:13
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

The hole under the carpet?  :P  ;D

2003 vintage and only 29000 miles. :y

It's not a rust bucket like your car, the one with a tranny lump. :P :P :P :P
There was a tranny lump on breakfast tv earlier.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 26 July 2023, 12:55:55
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Passenger side leak on this one!  only seems to be when facing uphill in the rain, also checked the drains etc last night
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 14:09:22
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 July 2023, 12:55:55
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Passenger side leak on this one!  only seems to be when facing uphill in the rain, also checked the drains etc last night

Electrical box cover seal:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175570275415?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1fffH-2jdTNubT8xx-cADGg63&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=175570275415&targetid=1816181028659&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=19090194174&mkgroupid=147009364227&rlsatarget=pla-1816181028659&abcId=9303860&merchantid=7272254&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSVproEFPT6qB3HwpFjiITDJZXBdQSGH1fA82-Wlfmc91cedGcc9MC4aAlgbEALw_wcB
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 14:17:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:45:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 12:41:54
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Seal on the bulk head plate where the master cylinder mounts has failed, big job to remove but, had 100% long term success rate by loosening it and forcing sealant in (polyurethane) and re-tightening. Must have done ten of them over the years

Cheers Mark.....I shall do this. :y

If you pull the scuttle cover on the drivers side I bet its full of moss, leaves and dirt, vacuum it all out and give it a real good scrub so the water can flow past and that usually gives a quick improvement
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 26 July 2023, 15:28:43
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 14:09:22
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 July 2023, 12:55:55
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Passenger side leak on this one!  only seems to be when facing uphill in the rain, also checked the drains etc last night

Electrical box cover seal:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175570275415?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1fffH-2jdTNubT8xx-cADGg63&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=175570275415&targetid=1816181028659&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=19090194174&mkgroupid=147009364227&rlsatarget=pla-1816181028659&abcId=9303860&merchantid=7272254&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSVproEFPT6qB3HwpFjiITDJZXBdQSGH1fA82-Wlfmc91cedGcc9MC4aAlgbEALw_wcB

Shall have a look
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2023, 16:45:46
Finally got a bastard bracket back on mine (that I didn't need to take off, grrr).  And it starts.

Just hearing that somebody has idiotted hers, FFS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 July 2023, 17:25:01
Looks to be just the bumper.  It looks creased/cracked, so suspect it'll be a new bumper.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 July 2023, 17:34:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2023, 16:45:46
Finally got a bastard bracket back on mine (that I didn't need to take off, grrr).  And it starts.
excellent progress  :) always a nice feeling when it starts ,after you had it in bits , well done  :y

Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2023, 17:25:01
Looks to be just the bumper.  It looks creased/cracked, so suspect it'll be a new bumper.


Oh dear ,what a nightmare  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 July 2023, 18:22:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 July 2023, 16:45:46
Finally got a bastard bracket back on mine (that I didn't need to take off, grrr).  And it starts.

Just hearing that somebody has idiotted hers, FFS
Just what you need.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 July 2023, 23:20:31
You’re doing well buy a lottery ticket ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 28 July 2023, 15:08:35
Bit of underseal and a clean underneath Ezekiel. It's done about 1000 miles this year and isn't looking too shabby.

Then fiddled with the 406 for a bit, in anticipation of a mild remap and a bit of cosmetics.

Any suggestion I was putting off looking at the Mk2 Golf project is downright slanderous, but as it happens I've got a bit more done on that too.

I am CAKED in filth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 July 2023, 17:48:25
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 14:17:37
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:45:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 12:41:54
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Seal on the bulk head plate where the master cylinder mounts has failed, big job to remove but, had 100% long term success rate by loosening it and forcing sealant in (polyurethane) and re-tightening. Must have done ten of them over the years

Cheers Mark.....I shall do this. :y

If you pull the scuttle cover on the drivers side I bet its full of moss, leaves and dirt, vacuum it all out and give it a real good scrub so the water can flow past and that usually gives a quick improvement

Will do. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2023, 18:46:54
Done about 15 miles on local roads this morning.

Keep getting (false) coolant level warnings, and getting quite a lot of smoke from the other bank once its had a drive. Hmmmm....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 31 July 2023, 17:10:17
Booked it in ( Range Rover) for its annual service & MOT on the 14th of August.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 August 2023, 21:22:29
Begun retrofitting a reversing camera. Managed to acquire both the boot lid and main ECU to fuse box/dash display for a fair price so figured why not... ::)

Boot lid all done and back together, just waiting for the other loom to arrive so I can dismantle the rest of the car.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 August 2023, 21:43:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 August 2023, 21:22:29
Begun retrofitting a reversing camera. Managed to acquire the camera, ECU and both the boot lid and main ECU to fuse box/dash display looms, brand new Mercedes, for a fair price so figured why not... ::)

Boot lid all done and back together, just waiting for the other loom to arrive so I can dismantle the rest of the car.
Fixed to make sense
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 August 2023, 20:58:00
Reversing camera all plumbed in except the programming to activate it and a bracket to secure the ECU.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:31:30
Booked my desirable and very valuable Vauxhall in to have an exhaust bracket welded on for the MOT next month.

Are the aluminium heat shields required for the MOT?.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2023, 10:39:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:31:30
Are the aluminium heat shields required for the MOT?.
My beloved MV6 didn't have any for the last dozen or so years of its life ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2023, 10:42:49
Still not built up enough confidence in the Big Black Pussy following the work done, so used the worlds fastest car to come to Guildford.

I was caught out by how crap the new Corsa handles, and got the heart pumping when the back tried to overtake the front.  I should know better, as its not the first time I've been caught out by one :(

Waze decided to bring me the long scenic route, so at least I saw some pretty countryside, even if it did take forever!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:46:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 August 2023, 10:39:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:31:30
Are the aluminium heat shields required for the MOT?.
My beloved MV6 didn't have any for the last dozen or so years of its life ;D

Thanks TB.....they were as loose as the snatch on a fifty year old Bangkok hooker, so I dragged them out. No adverse effects.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 August 2023, 11:08:31
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:46:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 August 2023, 10:39:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:31:30
Are the aluminium heat shields required for the MOT?.
My beloved MV6 didn't have any for the last dozen or so years of its life ;D

Thanks TB.....they were as loose as the snatch on a fifty year old Bangkok hooker, so I dragged them out. No adverse effects.
In my case, every stud snapped as I undid them to get to handbrake cable, so never put them back on. No ill effects.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 11:58:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 August 2023, 11:08:31
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:46:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 August 2023, 10:39:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 August 2023, 10:31:30
Are the aluminium heat shields required for the MOT?.
My beloved MV6 didn't have any for the last dozen or so years of its life ;D

Thanks TB.....they were as loose as the snatch on a fifty year old Bangkok hooker, so I dragged them out. No adverse effects.
In my case, every stud snapped as I undid them to get to handbrake cable, so never put them back on. No ill effects.


Yep...many studs broken hence the reason I could drag them (2) out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 03 August 2023, 21:10:05
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 July 2023, 14:09:22
Quote from: Jimbob on 26 July 2023, 12:55:55
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 July 2023, 12:03:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 25 July 2023, 20:46:12
Fixed the Corsa handbrake. Nothing broken in the end. Had just jumped off mounts and seized a bit. Cleaned, greased and reassembled and adjusted and all is well. One happy Harry.

Speaking of the Corsa C.....our car has soaking wet carpets on the driver side floor (behind pedal area is perfectly dry)

Both scuttle drains cleared out the first time it happened.

Where is the water coming from????? :-\

Passenger side leak on this one!  only seems to be when facing uphill in the rain, also checked the drains etc last night

Electrical box cover seal:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175570275415?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1fffH-2jdTNubT8xx-cADGg63&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=175570275415&targetid=1816181028659&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=19090194174&mkgroupid=147009364227&rlsatarget=pla-1816181028659&abcId=9303860&merchantid=7272254&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSVproEFPT6qB3HwpFjiITDJZXBdQSGH1fA82-Wlfmc91cedGcc9MC4aAlgbEALw_wcB

Swapped, old seal virtually gone, most the screws rusty.
Whipped the battery tray out, and all good under there too.
the battery clamp nut may have, erm, stripped a bit though.  But a job for another day
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 August 2023, 19:03:19
Two new tyres on the front of the BMW. I suppose at least they aren't as expensive as the rears!  ::)

Washed the black Omega. Considered selling it for a brief moment.  :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 August 2023, 20:44:03
Gave it its first decent journey since the manifold replacement to Oxford and back. No issues to report.

DTM - kept flicking the heating between HI and LO, will see if that helped when it cools down.

No coolant level warning with sensor shorted out, so it definitely needs a new expansion bottle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 August 2023, 21:25:07
Changed the gearbox oil on 'er Evoque, only taken it round the block but all seems well. Going to pressure wash the undertray before it goes back on so that's tomorrow morning's job down the local car wash. £2 spent vs trying to clean all the cr@p off my driveway - no contest.  ;D

Spotted a couple of minor oil leaks under there, one on the sump plug (which doesn't bother me) and one around the bottom of the bell housing, which does. Need to investigate further.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 August 2023, 08:45:10
Got a code[P0220] for throttle position sensor/pedal sensor on the V70.Just got to figure out how to tell whether it's at the throttle body end or the pedal end.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 August 2023, 13:03:11
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 04 August 2023, 21:25:07
Changed the gearbox oil on 'er Evoque, only taken it round the block but all seems well. Going to pressure wash the undertray before it goes back on so that's tomorrow morning's job down the local car wash. £2 spent vs trying to clean all the cr@p off my driveway - no contest.  ;D
Presumably ZF? Was it just a case of dropping and discarding sump, bolt new sump on, then chuck the oil in?  Looks on mine like the filler hole is a bit of a bitch due to space...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 August 2023, 13:52:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 August 2023, 13:03:11
Presumably ZF? Was it just a case of dropping and discarding sump, bolt new sump on, then chuck the oil in?  Looks on mine like the filler hole is a bit of a bitch due to space...

It is ZF, but the 9 speed, which is a fundamentally different setup to the 8/6 speeders. Iirc, on the 8/6 the filter is part of the transmission oil pan. On the 9 speed it's a kidney-shaped unit that lives fully inside the gearbox casing, so changing it is a fu€king mission.

Consequently I just changed the ATF. I even reused the plugs because I'm a cowboy. Also I'm planning on doing another change in 1000 or so miles as I think you only change about 50% of the fluid each time and I CBA to buy two sets of plugs. Filling mine was gone through the passenger side wheel Arch liner, didn't even have to remove it  :y

A while ago my dad did the ATF on his RS6 (6 speed ZF). To refill the fluid he used a garden sprayer with some 10mm copper pipe  with a 90degree bend on it shoved in the end of the rubber hose. So yeah, I suspect filling it will be a pita.


Test drove the Evoque today and reset the gearbox adaptions. Between that and the new fluid, gear changes have never been so good 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 August 2023, 16:29:34
Oil and filter on the BMW.

Now planning on replacing the condenser and probably the radiator on the black Omega.... just got to find the enthusiasm  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 August 2023, 17:11:29
Thanks Viral_Jim for info. Yeah mine is the ancient 6 speed.  JLR suggest a special tool to remove the fill (allen type) plug, so guessing its proper tight in there ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 06 August 2023, 07:35:10
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D


You could probably buy it direct from Snap-on, without the Jaguar logo, for £49.30 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 09:44:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D
I was looking at getting one of those adapters that fits a ratchet spanner and takes screwdriver bits.  I did have one, but it probably orbiting Jupiter at the moment....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 16:26:36
Changed the pollen filter for the first time in hers.  Actually, I suspect it's the first time its ever been changed, as its the worse I've ever seen one.


Took about 45 mins to find all the screws that held glovebox in place, reckon next time it would be about 20 -25 mins, which is still a faff compared to the Omega.  If I bought a battery wrench, as I keep looking at since using Gixer's, I reckon 10 mins tops :)


Obviously, as soon as I had removed the required part of the door seal, Noah's rains came.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 August 2023, 08:49:17
Took the Evoque on it's first long test drive since changing the ATF, all good. Probably should refit the undertray though as it's both surprisingly more noisy with the windows down and allowing road grime and cr@p up into the engine bay. First job today after the caffeine kicks in.  :)

Also off to pick up a gearbox service kit for the yank tank today. Not planning on doing it for a while, but it was on offer @£20, so who am I to refuse.

Although seeing as it came from Eurosh!teParts, it probably won't fit.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 August 2023, 11:04:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 16:26:36
Changed the pollen filter for the first time in hers.  Actually, I suspect it's the first time its ever been changed, as its the worse I've ever seen one.


Took about 45 mins to find all the screws that held glovebox in place, reckon next time it would be about 20 -25 mins, which is still a faff compared to the Omega.  If I bought a battery wrench, as I keep looking at since using Gixer's, I reckon 10 mins tops :)


Obviously, as soon as I had removed the required part of the door seal, Noah's rains came.

I did a XF guide on one of the forums and the XE is the same, bit fiddly, some of the mechanics force it through from the engine bay, not to be recommended!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 11:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 09:44:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D
I was looking at getting one of those adapters that fits a ratchet spanner and takes screwdriver bits.  I did have one, but it probably orbiting Jupiter at the moment....
Sealey do a reasonably priced set with both 3/8 and 1/2 adaptors.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 August 2023, 18:03:45
2 new Runway Enduro Sport tyres on the Monsit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2023, 18:45:42
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 07 August 2023, 11:04:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 16:26:36
Changed the pollen filter for the first time in hers.  Actually, I suspect it's the first time its ever been changed, as its the worse I've ever seen one.


Took about 45 mins to find all the screws that held glovebox in place, reckon next time it would be about 20 -25 mins, which is still a faff compared to the Omega.  If I bought a battery wrench, as I keep looking at since using Gixer's, I reckon 10 mins tops :)


Obviously, as soon as I had removed the required part of the door seal, Noah's rains came.

I did a XF guide on one of the forums and the XE is the same, bit fiddly, some of the mechanics force it through from the engine bay, not to be recommended!
Yup, seen it, and identical setup  :y

Mine is missing the trim above the footwell and the glovebox has no electrical connections.  Not sure if these are weight saving measures in order to get the weight down enough to get it in the zero tax bracket...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2023, 18:46:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 11:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 09:44:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D
I was looking at getting one of those adapters that fits a ratchet spanner and takes screwdriver bits.  I did have one, but it probably orbiting Jupiter at the moment....
Sealey do a reasonably priced set with both 3/8 and 1/2 adaptors.
Won't be room for a normal ratchet I suspect, hence a screwdriver bit in a ratchet spanner :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 August 2023, 19:21:11
Dropped the Subaru off for its new timing belt etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 21:22:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 August 2023, 18:03:45
2 new Runway Enduro Sport tyres on the Monsit.
The shit I have had over the years for even suggesting such a thing :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 07 August 2023, 21:53:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 August 2023, 18:46:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 11:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 09:44:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D
I was looking at getting one of those adapters that fits a ratchet spanner and takes screwdriver bits.  I did have one, but it probably orbiting Jupiter at the moment....
Sealey do a reasonably priced set with both 3/8 and 1/2 adaptors.
Won't be room for a normal ratchet I suspect, hence a screwdriver bit in a ratchet spanner :)


One of THESE  (https://www.primetools.co.uk/product/wera-073230-8001a-14-drive-bit-ratchet/)quickly pays for itself when working in awkward spaces
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 22:30:42
Finished the reversing camera retrofit and started running the wiring for the Distronic (adaptive cruise control), retrofit.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 22:31:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 August 2023, 18:46:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 11:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 09:44:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D
I was looking at getting one of those adapters that fits a ratchet spanner and takes screwdriver bits.  I did have one, but it probably orbiting Jupiter at the moment....
Sealey do a reasonably priced set with both 3/8 and 1/2 adaptors.
Won't be room for a normal ratchet I suspect, hence a screwdriver bit in a ratchet spanner :)
They're a 10mm hex in two lengths, so a Flexi 10mm ratchet spanner should make light work of it ;)

This  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362391520745 is the set I have.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 August 2023, 01:05:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 21:22:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 August 2023, 18:03:45
2 new Runway Enduro Sport tyres on the Monsit.
The shit I have had over the years for even suggesting such a thing :D

 ;D

If I remember correctly, Runway Enduros were highly rated in some of the great tyre threads of yonder.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 August 2023, 02:02:18
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 08 August 2023, 01:05:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 21:22:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 August 2023, 18:03:45
2 new Runway Enduro Sport tyres on the Monsit.
The shit I have had over the years for even suggesting such a thing :D

 ;D

If I remember correctly, Runway Enduros were highly rated in some of the great tyre threads of yonder.  :)
Indeed they were and I put my money where my mouth was... Must have had five or six sets of them :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 August 2023, 17:13:55
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 22:31:45
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 August 2023, 18:46:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 11:37:01
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 August 2023, 09:44:41
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 August 2023, 00:51:35
Ah yes, £50 for an 8mm Allen key with the end sawn off.  ;D
I was looking at getting one of those adapters that fits a ratchet spanner and takes screwdriver bits.  I did have one, but it probably orbiting Jupiter at the moment....
Sealey do a reasonably priced set with both 3/8 and 1/2 adaptors.
Won't be room for a normal ratchet I suspect, hence a screwdriver bit in a ratchet spanner :)
They're a 10mm hex in two lengths, so a Flexi 10mm ratchet spanner should make light work of it ;)

This  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362391520745 is the set I have.
I found the right adapter, so ordered one :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 August 2023, 17:16:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 08 August 2023, 01:05:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 21:22:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 August 2023, 18:03:45
2 new Runway Enduro Sport tyres on the Monsit.
The shit I have had over the years for even suggesting such a thing :D

 ;D

If I remember correctly, Runway Enduros were highly rated in some of the great tyre threads of yonder.  :)
I drove somebody's Omega with them on...   ...for about 2 miles, then decided not to drive it any further ;D.  Can't remember whose car? Lazydocker's maybe?  Or DG's ex plod?  I do remember it was an estate....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 August 2023, 19:24:49
Just driven it home ( Subaru) after new timing belt & water pump being fitted, should hopefully get a few more years out of it !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 08 August 2023, 19:37:23
Finally got around to the oil change on the Focus that I had intended to do at the beginning of July, but put off for family reasons. It makes me miss working on Capris, where it isn't necessary to jack the car or remove an undertray just to get to the drain plug and oil filter.


Unless it rains tomorrow, the job is a replacement back-box on Deb's Golf.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 August 2023, 20:05:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 August 2023, 17:16:01
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 08 August 2023, 01:05:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2023, 21:22:06
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 07 August 2023, 18:03:45
2 new Runway Enduro Sport tyres on the Monsit.
The shit I have had over the years for even suggesting such a thing :D

 ;D

If I remember correctly, Runway Enduros were highly rated in some of the great tyre threads of yonder.  :)
I drove somebody's Omega with them on...   ...for about 2 miles, then decided not to drive it any further ;D.  Can't remember whose car? Lazydocker's maybe?  Or DG's ex plod?  I do remember it was an estate....
Both cars had them fitted and neither one could ever claim an easy life ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 August 2023, 20:12:33
Completed the installation of the Distronic loom, just the switch and grill to fit to be able to use it.

Also finally got around to checking the codes. A shed load of historic low voltage codes across the car, but the only current codes are directly related to the front seat dynamic lumbar, aka massage seats. Need to get a smoke machine to pinpoint a leak and potentially a replacement pneumatic pump. So pretty pleased with that.

 Only other issue is the rear windows not working, but that was a known fault when I bought it and is a software problem.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 August 2023, 20:16:13
Does this stuff need coding in, or does the car recognise it once the hardwares in?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 August 2023, 20:27:08
Code reader can see the two modules that I have fitted and read them for codes and ident numbers.

For the reverse camera to work, the 'head unit' needs coding to switch the camera on so that it can see the camera (pun intended).

Currently cruise is disabled because the car recognises the disconnect between the standard cruise switch and the Distronic one. It may also ask for a calibration check, but the ECU/sensor is used so should need minimal set up. The grill replacement is required because the standard grill has metal parts directly in front of the sensor. So once the switch is fitted, it may work but throw up a complaint about being obstructed.

When I get around to it, the tow bar may well need coding to work with the parking sensors and rear lights. And the night vision should work as fitted, but again may require calibration.

The other advantage of getting everything coded to the car is that it gets added to the build data if done correctly  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 August 2023, 23:09:56
Bloody hell😵‍💫 fair play😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 August 2023, 23:35:45
Fair play, that's quite the job list!

Will that be a fully loaded s class by the time you've done?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 August 2023, 01:02:26
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 08 August 2023, 23:35:45
Fair play, that's quite the job list!

Will that be a fully loaded s class by the time you've done?
Pretty much. All the things not on the list are LWB items such as rear seat entertainment and heated/cooled memory rear seats.

About the only thing left that I might add will be a TV tuner and possibly different wheels.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 09 August 2023, 21:54:50
It didn't rain, so I jacked up the Golf ready to fit the new back box. And for a change, something went right, because all it needed was the clamp loosening and the old one slipped back onto the front pipe. It went on a lot further than it had been previously, so hopefully it will stay on this time. Which just goes to show that proper diagnosis is a time and effort saver, as  did that the day after Mum's funeral when I wasn't really in the right frame of mind.


And Deb can return the new part she bought, saving £80 :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 August 2023, 21:59:12
Quote from: Nick W on 09 August 2023, 21:54:50
It didn't rain, so I jacked up the Golf ready to fit the new back box. And for a change, something went right, because all it needed was the clamp loosening and the old one slipped back onto the front pipe. It went on a lot further than it had been previously, so hopefully it will stay on this time. Which just goes to show that proper diagnosis is a time and effort saver, as  did that the day after Mum's funeral when I wasn't really in the right frame of mind.


And Deb can return the new part she bought, saving £80 :y
Good result, Nick  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 August 2023, 14:11:13
Washed the  RR and cleaned all the interior as well first time since June, my standards must not slip..😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 August 2023, 12:08:26
Took the Evoque for its MOT and Oil service at the local garage today.

No advisories, good result  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 August 2023, 12:15:20
refitted the front bumper to the Boxster, after fitting a new n/s rad to replace a leaky one.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2023, 12:47:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.

Not quite ready to drop of the perch, I hope. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 August 2023, 12:53:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2023, 12:47:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.

Not quite ready to drop of the perch, I hope. ;)
I've already baggsey'd his A6, so you can eff orf  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 August 2023, 13:17:12
Quote from: STEMO on 13 August 2023, 12:53:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2023, 12:47:05


Not quite ready to drop of the perch, I hope. ;)
I've already baggsey'd his A6, so you can eff orf  ;D

Surely the A3 is a better legacy  :-\
you don't have to pay for parking or even petrol if the ANPRs get tricked by the VRN   :D

Quote from: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.


I hope the health issues are resolved soon  ;)

as you can see  ::) the vultures are already circling  :D

Obviously Uncle Stemo and Opti are joking  :)

Sadly , in real life,  it's human nature for the "human vultures" AKA relatives and friends  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 August 2023, 13:19:13
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2023, 12:47:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.

Not quite ready to drop of the perch, I hope. ;)

The symptoms of the illness that tried to kill me in 2022 have returned. Fever, zero appetite and an annoying cough needed checking out so I’ve been through all of the tests again. Zero appetite has sent my INR blood reading through the roof so at the moment it’s a balancing act for the hospital to control my INR reading whilst maintaining a level of antibiotics to control the infection.
I feared it was the end of me but I’m clawing my way back slowly. My broken foot has paled in to insignificance and to be honest it doesn’t even hurt now.
I’m beginning to think that somebody up there likes to kick me to within an inch of my life, allow me to partially recover and then kick me again. I did go through a moment when I thought I’d had enough, I’m tired of fighting so just end it, but I’m hopefully pulling back a bit now.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 August 2023, 13:19:53
Quote from: STEMO on 13 August 2023, 12:53:32
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2023, 12:47:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.

Not quite ready to drop of the perch, I hope. ;)
I've already baggsey'd his A6, so you can eff orf  ;D

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2023, 14:59:19
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 August 2023, 13:19:13
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2023, 12:47:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.

Not quite ready to drop of the perch, I hope. ;)

The symptoms of the illness that tried to kill me in 2022 have returned. Fever, zero appetite and an annoying cough needed checking out so I’ve been through all of the tests again. Zero appetite has sent my INR blood reading through the roof so at the moment it’s a balancing act for the hospital to control my INR reading whilst maintaining a level of antibiotics to control the infection.
I feared it was the end of me but I’m clawing my way back slowly. My broken foot has paled in to insignificance and to be honest it doesn’t even hurt now.
I’m beginning to think that somebody up there likes to kick me to within an inch of my life, allow me to partially recover and then kick me again. I did go through a moment when I thought I’d had enough, I’m tired of fighting so just end it, but I’m hopefully pulling back a bit now.  :y
In the words of Alan Jackson,  It's five o'clock somewhere (https://youtu.be/BPCjC543llU) :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2023, 16:18:13
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 August 2023, 13:19:13
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 August 2023, 12:47:05
Quote from: YZ250 on 12 August 2023, 22:56:10
Due to quite a few unforeseen hospital appointments I’ve been using Mrs YZ’s A3, as it fits in the parking spaces, unlike my A6, which is still sticking out three feet when I’m backed right up against a wall. Hospital car park has ANPR (but no display ) so lifts the barrier upon entry but when I’m leaving I go to pay at the machine and it says the reg number can’t be found. You have the choice of ‘Honesty Payment’, where you type in your entry time so, as I’m honest, I type in a time that falls within the lowest payment, even though the visits range between five and ten hours.  ::) ;D
Today I drove to our local Sainsbury’s, which also has number plate recognition but with a display, and as I entered the car park I noticed that the number plate was wrong. It was seeing the letter G as a C, hence the hospital car park not finding the plate.
Got me wondering how many incorrect fines have been issued to innocent motorists.

Not quite ready to drop of the perch, I hope. ;)

The symptoms of the illness that tried to kill me in 2022 have returned. Fever, zero appetite and an annoying cough needed checking out so I’ve been through all of the tests again. Zero appetite has sent my INR blood reading through the roof so at the moment it’s a balancing act for the hospital to control my INR reading whilst maintaining a level of antibiotics to control the infection.
I feared it was the end of me but I’m clawing my way back slowly. My broken foot has paled in to insignificance and to be honest it doesn’t even hurt now.
I’m beginning to think that somebody up there likes to kick me to within an inch of my life, allow me to partially recover and then kick me again. I did go through a moment when I thought I’d had enough, I’m tired of fighting so just end it, but I’m hopefully pulling back a bit now.  :y

Should we start a new thread?  ???  What have they done to YZ250 today?   ???  ::)  ;D

Seriously though YZ, hope they get you all sorted soon!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 August 2023, 17:25:32
Yes good luck to you 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2023, 18:02:07
A quick 15m fuel filter change turned into a several hour epic.  Mostly because the car was designed by a particular useless Scottish idiot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2023, 18:02:42
Pollen filter was quick and easy, not quite as easy as an Omega, but almost as quick.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 August 2023, 19:04:03
Bloody hell YZ250, you've had a shitty couple of years! :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 06:50:35
Swapped it for an A3
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 August 2023, 07:44:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 06:50:35
Swapped it for an A3

I'm not sure it'll last...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 15 August 2023, 10:33:39
Omega>Jag>A3  :-\ I thought you loved your comfort (as well as hooliganism, of course)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 August 2023, 11:40:11
Nice cars, but will it suit ? Watch this space..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 18:33:33
It's a crock of shite.  Trying to think of something positive to say, and struggling.  I guess millennials will like it, as 2/3rds of the glovebox manual goes into depth about how to get facetwit on the screen.  But didn't mention how to turn on the mirror demisters - I had to Google that one.  And the volume control.  What pillock thought that was a good idea, hidden the wrong side of the gearstick on the gearbox tunnel.  And so ultra responsive it only allows mute and full volume.

And talk about as flat as a witches tit...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 August 2023, 18:45:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 18:33:33
It's a crock of shite.  Trying to think of something positive to say, and struggling.  I guess millennials will like it, as 2/3rds of the glovebox manual goes into depth about how to get facetwit on the screen.  But didn't mention how to turn on the mirror demisters - I had to Google that one.  And the volume control.  What pillock thought that was a good idea, hidden the wrong side of the gearstick on the gearbox tunnel.  And so ultra responsive it only allows mute and full volume.

And talk about as flat as a witches tit...

A3s are kinda like a Golf, but for those who aren't quite charismatic enough to carry off Golf ownership. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 15 August 2023, 18:54:08
Cross that one off my list then, oops no need it wasn't on it..😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 15 August 2023, 19:01:07
Quote from: YZ250 on 13 August 2023, 13:19:13
......
The symptoms of the illness that tried to kill me in 2022 have returned. Fever, zero appetite and an annoying cough needed checking out so I’ve been through all of the tests again. Zero appetite has sent my INR blood reading through the roof so at the moment it’s a balancing act for the hospital to control my INR reading whilst maintaining a level of antibiotics to control the infection.
I feared it was the end of me but I’m clawing my way back slowly. My broken foot has paled in to insignificance and to be honest it doesn’t even hurt now.
I’m beginning to think that somebody up there likes to kick me to within an inch of my life, allow me to partially recover and then kick me again. I did go through a moment when I thought I’d had enough, I’m tired of fighting so just end it, but I’m hopefully pulling back a bit now.  :y

Only just seen this Allan .... Hope they get you mended soon  :y :y :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 19:04:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 15 August 2023, 18:45:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 18:33:33
It's a crock of shite.  Trying to think of something positive to say, and struggling.  I guess millennials will like it, as 2/3rds of the glovebox manual goes into depth about how to get facetwit on the screen.  But didn't mention how to turn on the mirror demisters - I had to Google that one.  And the volume control.  What pillock thought that was a good idea, hidden the wrong side of the gearstick on the gearbox tunnel.  And so ultra responsive it only allows mute and full volume.

And talk about as flat as a witches tit...

A3s are kinda like a Golf, but for those who aren't quite charismatic enough to carry off Golf ownership. ;D
Its for people that don't do English.

"Drive System Active. Please turn off ignition"

WTF does that mean?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 August 2023, 19:16:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 19:04:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 15 August 2023, 18:45:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 18:33:33
It's a crock of shite.  Trying to think of something positive to say, and struggling.  I guess millennials will like it, as 2/3rds of the glovebox manual goes into depth about how to get facetwit on the screen.  But didn't mention how to turn on the mirror demisters - I had to Google that one.  And the volume control.  What pillock thought that was a good idea, hidden the wrong side of the gearstick on the gearbox tunnel.  And so ultra responsive it only allows mute and full volume.

And talk about as flat as a witches tit...

A3s are kinda like a Golf, but for those who aren't quite charismatic enough to carry off Golf ownership. ;D
Its for people that don't do English.

"Drive System Active. Please turn off ignition"

WTF does that mean?

Makes it sound much more impressive than the bland FWD shitbox it is, though. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 15 August 2023, 19:23:08
Is it black?  Drug dealers favourite👍😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 August 2023, 20:39:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 06:50:35
Swapped it for an A3
For the love of God, why?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 15 August 2023, 22:29:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 19:04:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 15 August 2023, 18:45:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 18:33:33
It's a crock of shite.  Trying to think of something positive to say, and struggling.  I guess millennials will like it, as 2/3rds of the glovebox manual goes into depth about how to get facetwit on the screen.  But didn't mention how to turn on the mirror demisters - I had to Google that one.  And the volume control.  What pillock thought that was a good idea, hidden the wrong side of the gearstick on the gearbox tunnel.  And so ultra responsive it only allows mute and full volume.

And talk about as flat as a witches tit...

A3s are kinda like a Golf, but for those who aren't quite charismatic enough to carry off Golf ownership. ;D
Its for people that don't do English.

"Drive System Active. Please turn off ignition"

WTF does that mean?


It means the car has sensed who you are, and is opting out of driving for you. Just as you would expect from a Golf with an unjustified superiority complex.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 16 August 2023, 06:57:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 19:04:31
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 15 August 2023, 18:45:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 18:33:33
It's a crock of shite.  Trying to think of something positive to say, and struggling.  I guess millennials will like it, as 2/3rds of the glovebox manual goes into depth about how to get facetwit on the screen.  But didn't mention how to turn on the mirror demisters - I had to Google that one.  And the volume control.  What pillock thought that was a good idea, hidden the wrong side of the gearstick on the gearbox tunnel.  And so ultra responsive it only allows mute and full volume.

And talk about as flat as a witches tit...

A3s are kinda like a Golf, but for those who aren't quite charismatic enough to carry off Golf ownership. ;D
Its for people that don't do English.

"Drive System Active. Please turn off ignition"

WTF does that mean?
Oh dear. Sounds like the car is just too modern for you  ;D

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-mkii-discussion-218/drive-system-active-please-switch-off-ignition-p00h7-code-3036284/
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 August 2023, 08:43:41
I had quickly worked it out, it means the drivers door isn't properly closed.

WTF it couldn't just say the driver's door is ajar/open or needs checking, whatever...   ...but then as Nick W says, it's ze germans....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 August 2023, 12:28:37
We’ll… you started it!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 August 2023, 14:08:00
They did. They invaded Poland.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 August 2023, 21:39:00
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 August 2023, 14:08:00
They did. They invaded Poland.  :)
Good old Basil.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 August 2023, 23:03:50
👍😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2023, 11:36:05
Well, my coolant bottle *FINALLY* arrived from the dealer.  Shame they forgot to put the other stuff I ordered in the box, so they promise to put that in todays post.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 August 2023, 15:11:41
Removed the scuttle from my classic and then removed the wiper mechanism. Just in the process of ordering new 'press bars' so that both wipers work rather than just the one.

Cleared out blocked scuttle drains while I was at it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 17 August 2023, 15:17:34
Today I had the car fully raised off the ground and attacked the rust issues on two of the main chassis members running either side of the engine. 

This was raised as an "advisory" at the last MOT, so I have now fully wire wheeled the rust off, removed damaged underseal, soaked it all in rust treatment, then coated everything in Hammerite black paint.

It should satisfy the MOT test for the next few years, I hope! :D :D ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 17 August 2023, 16:02:48
Removed throttle body from the V70 and partly stripped it in the hope of finding a cause for the position sensor code I've been getting.Found what looked to me to be a couple of dodgy contacts so made those better,reassembled and re-installed throttle body all seems good so far.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2023, 20:02:50
The TPMS warning popped up on the way home from work yesterday. Suggested that the NSF had dropped to 2 bar.

I check my tyres periodically, rather than religiously, so I duly checked all four and found the NSF was indeed low. Not 20 miles later, the warning returned so investigated further.

Jacked up, the odd flint in the tread, and a bulge the size of an apple in the inner side wall...

https://youtube.com/shorts/duNp8KR9HTk?feature=share :o

Which goes some way to explaining both the slight vibration and pressure loss. Looks like the bead failed as no obvious damage to either the wheel or tyre.

The original spare has gone on without hesitation and four new tyres ordered... Suffice to say it's not getting another set of Sumitomo BC100 tyres :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 August 2023, 20:22:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2023, 20:02:50
The TPMS warning popped up on the way home from work yesterday. Suggested that the NSF had dropped to 2 bar.

I check my tyres periodically, rather than religiously, so I duly checked all four and found the NSF was indeed low. Not 20 miles later, the warning returned so investigated further.

Jacked up, the odd flint in the tread, and a bulge the size of an apple in the inner side wall...

https://youtube.com/shorts/duNp8KR9HTk?feature=share :o

Which goes some way to explaining both the slight vibration and pressure loss. Looks like the bead failed as no obvious damage to either the wheel or tyre.

The original spare has gone on without hesitation and four new tyres ordered... Suffice to say it's not getting another set of Sumitomo BC100 tyres :-X
Jeeez......that could have been nasty on the motorway.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2023, 20:31:25
Indeed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 August 2023, 21:01:19
Wow shows the worth of TPMS.  :y

The first you'd have known about that otherwise was when it went bang!   :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 17 August 2023, 22:15:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2023, 20:02:50
.....

Jacked up, the odd flint in the tread, and a bulge the size of an apple in the inner side wall...

https://youtube.com/shorts/duNp8KR9HTk?feature=share :o  .....

I wonder if that's due to straddling speed bumps/pillows?  :-\ It's suggested that's the cause of large/wide rims cracking on the inside edge  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2023, 22:50:33
The wheel is fine ;) It's the tyre bead that has failed.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2023, 18:17:57
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 17 August 2023, 15:17:34
Today I had the car fully raised off the ground and attacked the rust issues on two of the main chassis members running either side of the engine. 

This was raised as an "advisory" at the last MOT, so I have now fully wire wheeled the rust off, removed damaged underseal, soaked it all in rust treatment, then coated everything in Hammerite black paint.

It should satisfy the MOT test for the next few years, I hope! :D :D ;)
Hammerite might not be the best option, as it's prone to chipping off easily.  Keep a close eye on it.

Various products like Waxoil are potentially a better option.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2023, 18:19:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 06:50:35
Swapped it for an A3
She swapped it back.  I'm hoping it will curb her potty mouth. Its fair to say, an Audi A3 isn't on her list as a possible future car ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2023, 18:24:50
Popped on the new coolant bottle that eventually turned up, and also put some fuel in it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2023, 20:14:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2023, 18:19:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 August 2023, 06:50:35
Swapped it for an A3
She swapped it back.  I'm hoping it will curb her potty mouth. Its fair to say, an Audi A3 isn't on her list as a possible future car ;D
I think it's fair to say that VW products and Audi in particular fall somewhere between ' That looks like a good idea' and 'Hold my beer and watch this'.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 August 2023, 21:00:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2023, 18:24:50
Popped on the new coolant bottle that eventually turned up, and also put some fuel in it.


You put fuel in the coolant bottle??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 18 August 2023, 21:26:08
Quote from: Nick W on 18 August 2023, 21:00:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2023, 18:24:50
Popped on the new coolant bottle that eventually turned up, and also put some fuel in it.


You put fuel in the coolant bottle??
. 


Goes like a bomb now..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 18 August 2023, 21:40:20
Quote from: Rangie on 18 August 2023, 21:26:08
Quote from: Nick W on 18 August 2023, 21:00:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 August 2023, 18:24:50
Popped on the new coolant bottle that eventually turned up, and also put some fuel in it.


You put fuel in the coolant bottle??
. 


Goes like a bomb now..😁


Just needs to be parked in the garage for that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 14:46:14
Sold the MX5 back to the dealership we bought it from , simply wasn't being used lost a few grand but hey ho that's life.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 August 2023, 15:30:26
Quote from: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 14:46:14
Sold the MX5 back to the dealership we bought it from , simply wasn't being used lost a few grand but hey ho that's life.
That's an itch that's been scratched, Mick. Better to realise at this point rather than further down the line.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 16:30:09
Quote from: STEMO on 19 August 2023, 15:30:26
Quote from: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 14:46:14
Sold the MX5 back to the dealership we bought it from , simply wasn't being used lost a few grand but hey ho that's life.
That's an itch that's been scratched, Mick. Better to realise at this point rather than further down the line.
.

Simply of no use Steve , too cramped for me & SWMBO would rather drive her Subaru, as you say the longer we kept it the bigger the loss.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 August 2023, 17:02:06
But as STEMO says, you fancied it, tried it, ticked it off the list :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 17:59:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2023, 17:02:06
But as STEMO says, you fancied it, tried it, ticked it off the list :)


Would have suited me better at 30 years of age & not 70..😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 August 2023, 21:09:41
Quote from: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 17:59:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 August 2023, 17:02:06
But as STEMO says, you fancied it, tried it, ticked it off the list :)


Would have suited me better at 30 years of age & not 70..😁
I'd probably have killed myself if I had something like that when I was 30 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 19 August 2023, 21:57:23
Quote from: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 14:46:14
Sold the MX5 back to the dealership we bought it from , simply wasn't being used lost a few grand but hey ho that's life.
               Should have give us a chance to buy it. There’s a few secret nutters on here you know😁🤫
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 19 August 2023, 22:49:13
Will be a good buy for someone 471 miles only.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 03:28:00
Nothing. Currently in Nassau. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 August 2023, 10:36:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 03:28:00
Nothing. Currently in Nassau. >:D

Nice! Had a stop there on a recent holiday, seemed like an interesting place. You there for long?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 20 August 2023, 11:49:56
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 August 2023, 10:36:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 03:28:00
Nothing. Currently in Nassau. >:D

Nice! Had a stop there on a recent holiday, seemed like an interesting place. You there for long?
He'll be on his way back already  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 14:31:46
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 August 2023, 10:36:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 03:28:00
Nothing. Currently in Nassau. >:D
Nice! Had a stop there on a recent holiday, seemed like an interesting place. You there for long?
23 hours ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 20 August 2023, 19:19:08
 Went out to a breakfast meet at North Weald aerodrome this morning. While there, a Dakota and a spitfire took off making a pleasent change to the Cessnas etc. Took the long way home through some nice twisty and flowing back roads
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 20 August 2023, 19:21:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2023, 22:50:33
The wheel is fine ;) It's the tyre bead that has failed.

I could see that .... my point was, that if a speed pillow could crack an alloy, then buggering up a tyre would be no problem  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 August 2023, 19:48:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 14:31:46
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 August 2023, 10:36:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 03:28:00
Nothing. Currently in Nassau. >:D
Nice! Had a stop there on a recent holiday, seemed like an interesting place. You there for long?
23 hours ;D

Just enough time to get a suntan sunburnt then?  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 August 2023, 11:08:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 20 August 2023, 19:48:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 14:31:46
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 August 2023, 10:36:43
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 20 August 2023, 03:28:00
Nothing. Currently in Nassau. >:D
Nice! Had a stop there on a recent holiday, seemed like an interesting place. You there for long?
23 hours ;D

Just enough time to get a suntan pissed then?  :)
Hic ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 August 2023, 11:42:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
Instead of the mobile computers that your company produce?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 August 2023, 12:07:35
Replaced rear air strut on the Jag, back to how it’s supposed to ride now😎
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 August 2023, 12:09:19
Collected the 300c from the local specialist where its had a glow plug replaced before the winter comes, £57 fitted. For that money I'm not risking snapping one!  8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 13:56:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
a) Jesus I feel old now
b) Thanks for the warning, I'll avoid West Bridgfordshire for a year ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 14:39:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 13:56:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
a) Jesus I feel old now
b) Thanks for the warning, I'll avoid West Bridgfordshire for a year ;D

Yes, old indeed!

A very girlie Vauxhall in this case.......very very girlie! :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 14:40:25
Quote from: STEMO on 21 August 2023, 11:42:11
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
Instead of the mobile computers that your company produce?

A few less computers, but still very computer dependent  ;) (has many Astra parts!)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 August 2023, 15:23:55
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 14:39:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 13:56:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
a) Jesus I feel old now
b) Thanks for the warning, I'll avoid West Bridgfordshire for a year ;D

Yes, old indeed!

A very girlie Vauxhall in this case.......very very girlie! :-\
Pink tigra?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 21 August 2023, 15:37:04
Drove it up to North Yorkshire....again. The first time we came up, about three weeks ago, the weather was very wet. So we're having a few days while the weather is fine.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2023, 16:06:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 13:56:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
a) Jesus I feel old now
b) Thanks for the warning, I'll avoid West Bridgfordshire for a year ;D

I felt old when he mentioned the apprentice popping over in his Evoque ( or whatever it is) I had the thought that this was probably the little lad who was making all the noise in the background of the cambelt DVD.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 16:47:21
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2023, 16:06:16
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 13:56:18
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October. Need time to get it to my standards and go over it fully.

Been nice working on a car again.
a) Jesus I feel old now
b) Thanks for the warning, I'll avoid West Bridgfordshire for a year ;D

I felt old when he mentioned the apprentice popping over in his Evoque ( or whatever it is) I had the thought that this was probably the little lad who was making all the noise in the background of the cambelt DVD.  ;D


It is.......and he's now 19  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 August 2023, 18:55:36
Yep - Im old.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 18:56:48
Today I did about 3/4 of an oil change on hers.

Unfortunately, using my shiny new Pela 6000 pump was long winded and quite unsuccessful.  I'm guessing it was user error, but I did read the destructions, honest!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 August 2023, 19:18:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 18:56:48
Today I did about 3/4 of an oil change on hers.

Unfortunately, using my shiny new Pela 6000 pump was long winded and quite unsuccessful.  I'm guessing it was user error, but I did read the destructions, honest!

Mines slow to start but once it gets going it’s ok, and it gets most of the oil out. Can’t see how you can be doing anything wrong really.  :-\  I feel bad for recommending it now.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 August 2023, 19:52:56
Quote from: YZ250 on 21 August 2023, 19:18:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 18:56:48
Today I did about 3/4 of an oil change on hers.

Unfortunately, using my shiny new Pela 6000 pump was long winded and quite unsuccessful.  I'm guessing it was user error, but I did read the destructions, honest!

Mines slow to start but once it gets going it’s ok, and it gets most of the oil out. Can’t see how you can be doing anything wrong really.  :-\  I feel bad for recommending it now.  :-[

The temperature of the oil being the critical factor for successful draining.  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 21 August 2023, 19:56:33
Yeah, cheers YZ, for the info here and by PM  :y
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Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2023, 21:18:33
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 21 August 2023, 11:40:47
Received a little girlie motor yesterday for the daughter, who starts driving in October.  .....

Jesus! She was a little girl when I last saw her!  :o
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 August 2023, 10:35:11
Had four new tyres fitted. Might actually have some grip now ;D
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Post by: VXL V6 on 23 August 2023, 10:27:06
Ordered a cambelt kit, Auxbelt kit and pricing up condenser and radiator currently.
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Post by: ronnyd on 23 August 2023, 15:36:12
More of 'what have i had done to my car' but for the first time since i've had it, (four years), it's got working aircon. Had a used condenser fitted and seems ok, so far.  :D
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Post by: STEMO on 23 August 2023, 16:41:36
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 August 2023, 15:36:12
More of 'what have i had done to my car' but for the first time since i've had it, (four years), it's got working aircon. Had a used condenser fitted and seems ok, so far.  :D
Just as the summer is ending  ;D
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Post by: ronnyd on 23 August 2023, 16:45:13
Quote from: STEMO on 23 August 2023, 16:41:36
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 August 2023, 15:36:12
More of 'what have i had done to my car' but for the first time since i've had it, (four years), it's got working aircon. Had a used condenser fitted and seems ok, so far.  :D
Just as the summer is ending  ;D
Must admit i did hum and har a bit before i decided to do it Steve.  :)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 August 2023, 16:58:29
Quote from: STEMO on 23 August 2023, 16:41:36
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 August 2023, 15:36:12
More of 'what have i had done to my car' but for the first time since i've had it, (four years), it's got working aircon. Had a used condenser fitted and seems ok, so far.  :D
Just as the summer is ending  ;D

Summer?  ???  What's that then?  ;D
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 August 2023, 17:11:39
Washed the classic  Vauxhall ready for her MOT in a few days. :)
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 August 2023, 17:35:42
Wahed the Omega, then washed the Boxster, then had a nap for an hour.  ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 17:37:05
Added the last bits for the adaptive cruise control. Just needs coding to the car.

Ran the body harness for the towbar, and whilst the boot was apart, identified a leak in the seat pneumatic system... new connector on order, and finally connected the battery vent pipe.

Took the opportunity to remove, disassemble, clean and rebuild the amplifier for the HK system in a vain attempt to identify/solve a fault which occasionally makes it switch on via a single, unfiltered channel. Didn't make a jot of difference, but equally, didn't make it worse :-X
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 17:37:36
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 August 2023, 17:35:42
Wahed the Omega, then washed the Boxster, then had a nap for an hour.  ;D
Too hot hear for that...
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Post by: Rangie on 23 August 2023, 17:46:41
Watched the Mazda go off on the back of a transporter, after seeing the bank transfer had landed in our account..😁🍺😁🍺😁🍺
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Post by: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
Burning the cobwebs off the rear tyres perhaps  >:D
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:12:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
Burning the cobwebs off the rear tyres perhaps  >:D
Not sure I'd be wanting to see that currently, given the stupid price of tyres.  Even the fronts for mine are looking the wrong side of £250 a pop :(
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:20:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:12:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
Burning the cobwebs off the rear tyres perhaps  >:D
Not sure I'd be wanting to see that currently, given the stupid price of tyres.  Even the fronts for mine are looking the wrong side of £250 a pop :(
£153 a corner for mine.
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Post by: Keith ABS on 23 August 2023, 19:34:25
 My eldest som keeps asking if I have done any 11,s with the Monaro
Not a chance with the tyres at £250 a corner
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Post by: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 20:14:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
Err - you've obviously never seen my car. Showroom it ain't. Used and abused it is.

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:08:12
Burning the cobwebs off the rear tyres perhaps  >:D
Given that the size (265-40-17) is now discontinued by everyone, and these are my last pair from my stash, I don't think that's a particularly good idea.
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 21:02:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:20:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:12:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
Burning the cobwebs off the rear tyres perhaps  >:D
Not sure I'd be wanting to see that currently, given the stupid price of tyres.  Even the fronts for mine are looking the wrong side of £250 a pop :(
£153 a corner for mine.
I suspect the rears for mine will be the wrong side of £300 nowadays, given the price of the fronts....    ...but tyre prices sometimes pleasantly surprise :)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 August 2023, 00:28:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 21:02:31
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:20:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:12:22
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:08:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
Burning the cobwebs off the rear tyres perhaps  >:D
Not sure I'd be wanting to see that currently, given the stupid price of tyres.  Even the fronts for mine are looking the wrong side of £250 a pop :(
£153 a corner for mine.
I suspect the rears for mine will be the wrong side of £300 nowadays, given the price of the fronts....    ...but tyre prices sometimes pleasantly surprise :)
Having all four wheels the same size helps somewhat. ;)
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 August 2023, 00:29:20
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 20:14:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 23 August 2023, 19:03:23
Quote from: LC0112G on 23 August 2023, 18:59:29
MOT on the LC. Passed wohooo.
Excellent.  Surely that worthy of some show-off photos of it ;)
Err - you've obviously never seen my car. Showroom it ain't. Used and abused it is.

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 August 2023, 19:08:12
Burning the cobwebs off the rear tyres perhaps  >:D
Given that the size (265-40-17) is now discontinued by everyone, and these are my last pair from my stash, I don't think that's a particularly good idea.
That's a fair point, it was more of the notion of seeing it do it rather than necessarily the doing of it ;)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 August 2023, 08:09:32
The fronts on the F-type are about £200 for a top brand, rears are £300
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Post by: VXL V6 on 24 August 2023, 11:09:07
Rears on the BMW are £650 a pair and fronts are £445. Ask me how I know LOL.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 August 2023, 16:54:04
Put the Monsit through an 'up and over' car wash while I munched an ALDI egg and bacon sarnie.  >:D
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Post by: BazaJT on 26 August 2023, 12:14:22
Took V70 for M.o.T. it failed :'( Fortunately it was only on a broken rear spring so as soon as the new ones arrive [although only one is broken I'm replacing both as it's stupid not to]it'll be a case of getting out and under to fit those.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 August 2023, 16:18:04
Should be as simple as undoing the shock and a bit of heaving ;)
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Post by: BazaJT on 27 August 2023, 11:01:59
Yes to undoing the damper from the  trailing arm,however there is a nut under the trailing arm which holds the lower spring mounting and the "bolt" that this screws onto has a tendency to spin when undoing the nut Volvo in their wisdom gave this "bolt" a round flat head [rather like a rivet]making it hard to get a decent grip on especially as it's in the centre of the spring coils.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 27 August 2023, 14:01:10
Give it a damn good spaying before you start, let it soak a bit patience is concentrated strength👍
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Post by: Rangie on 27 August 2023, 14:38:26
Noticed that the headlights ( plastic covered area) on the RRS were starting to show their age & getting cloudy, I had some plastic/acrylic restorer in the garage that I use on the caravan windows so gave it a go & a fantastic result lights look like new again.
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Post by: STEMO on 27 August 2023, 15:51:45
Quote from: Rangie on 27 August 2023, 14:38:26
Noticed that the headlights ( plastic covered area) on the RRS were starting to show their age & getting cloudy, I had some plastic/acrylic restorer in the garage that I use on the caravan windows so gave it a go & a fantastic result lights look like new again.
Cheap fix  :y
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Post by: countrywoman on 27 August 2023, 21:08:09
Not a lot, spent the day cleaning/sorting out the unit. Part 2 tomorrow ::)
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Post by: Rangie on 28 August 2023, 17:25:27
Not mine hers, given the old faithful Subaru a thorough cleaning & polish & it's gleaming ideal day for it today 👍
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Post by: BazaJT on 08 September 2023, 13:08:35
Fitted new rear springs on V70 yesterday and a retest pass today :y
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Post by: Raeturbo on 08 September 2023, 13:33:35
Front wheel bearing to my master van🤬🤬😢😢😢
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Post by: Rangie on 08 September 2023, 14:44:34
Unlocked it & got my sunglasses out, too damn hot to drive anywhere so bit more meat on the BBQ &  a few more cans it's absolutely glorious here in Norfolk.☀️☀️☀️
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 September 2023, 14:48:11
Just watch that you dont grow some extra fingers or toes while your there.  :D
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Post by: TheBoy on 08 September 2023, 15:24:44
Quote from: Rangie on 08 September 2023, 14:44:34
Unlocked it & got my sunglasses out, too damn hot to drive anywhere so bit more meat on the BBQ &  a few more cans it's absolutely glorious here in Norfolk.☀️☀️☀️
I want to go for a drive. With A/C on full blast ;D
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Post by: dave the builder on 08 September 2023, 17:19:24
Watched coolant dripping from the back of the engine on the Omega  :(
probably the HBV (new one in the spares hoard  ;D) ,
I need it to cool off before i strip the scuttle tray to actually know .
sods law ,the spare astra my brother has  ::)
I serviced and MOTed his astra last weekend (passed, no advisories)  8)
he'd not returned the spare astra and took his dirty diesel astra estate back  ::)
not that i want to slum it in an astra anyway  :D
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Post by: dave the builder on 08 September 2023, 17:20:34
Quote from: BazaJT on 08 September 2023, 13:08:35
Fitted new rear springs on V70 yesterday and a retest pass today :y
congratulations on the MOT  :)
the springs turned up in the end then  :P
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Post by: Rangie on 08 September 2023, 17:43:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 September 2023, 15:24:44
Quote from: Rangie on 08 September 2023, 14:44:34
Unlocked it & got my sunglasses out, too damn hot to drive anywhere so bit more meat on the BBQ &  a few more cans it's absolutely glorious here in Norfolk.☀️☀️☀️
I want to go for a drive. With A/C on full blast ;D
.


Got air con in the caravan, so when it gets too much for me outside go in & have a lie down 👍
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Post by: Raeturbo on 08 September 2023, 20:45:20
I’m stuck in the Jag and I’m not coming out until it cools down🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 September 2023, 21:32:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 September 2023, 17:19:24
Watched coolant dripping from the back of the engine on the Omega  :(
probably the HBV (new one in the spares hoard  ;D) ,
I need it to cool off before i strip the scuttle tray to actually know .
sods law ,the spare astra my brother has  ::)
I serviced and MOTed his astra last weekend (passed, no advisories)  8)
he'd not returned the spare astra and took his dirty diesel astra estate back  ::)
not that i want to slum it in an astra anyway  :D


Hbv can be changed without removing the scuttle...
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Post by: dave the builder on 10 September 2023, 04:06:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 09 September 2023, 21:32:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 September 2023, 17:19:24
Watched coolant dripping from the back of the engine on the Omega  :(
probably the HBV (new one in the spares hoard  ;D) ,
I need it to cool off before i strip the scuttle tray to actually know .
sods law ,the spare astra my brother has  ::)
I serviced and MOTed his astra last weekend (passed, no advisories)  8)
he'd not returned the spare astra and took his dirty diesel astra estate back  ::)
not that i want to slum it in an astra anyway  :D


Hbv can be changed without removing the scuttle...
:o
I don't see how  ???,unless you do it by removing the dash and cutting a big hole in the bulkhead , or removing the engine  :P
certainly not with my fat hands and sausage fingers  ;D
I removed the scuttle and the wiper motor too ,for access ,stupid GM spring clamps  :(
the HBV was the original , so 20 years old ,hopefully the new one will last that long   :D
 all done and toped up Saturday morning :)
tested Saturday afternoon in 30 degree heat at the speed limit or less, honestly officer   :P

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Post by: Keith ABS on 10 September 2023, 18:58:15
  Took the Monaro out to the Barlylands show, Billericay.
Way to hot to really be sitting in a field
But, at least we have an event shelter to keep most of the sun off
Some other nice motors there apart for ours
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Post by: Nick W on 10 September 2023, 20:41:53
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 September 2023, 04:06:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 09 September 2023, 21:32:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 September 2023, 17:19:24
Watched coolant dripping from the back of the engine on the Omega  :(
probably the HBV (new one in the spares hoard  ;D ) ,
I need it to cool off before i strip the scuttle tray to actually know .



Hbv can be changed without removing the scuttle...
:o
I don't see how ??? ,unless you do it by removing the dash and cutting a big hole in the bulkhead , or removing the engine  :P
certainly not with my fat hands and sausage fingers  ;D
I removed the scuttle and the wiper motor too ,for access ,stupid GM spring clamps  :(
the HBV was the original , so 20 years old ,hopefully the new one will last that long   :D
 all done and toped up Saturday morning :)
tested Saturday afternoon in 30 degree heat at the speed limit or less, honestly officer   :P




It's doable, but isn't worth the extra hassle. That's especially true if it hasn't been off for some time, and is still afflicted with the original clamps.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2023, 21:35:00
Plenum off. Loads of room and quicker than faffing with the scuttle.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 September 2023, 22:12:21
Quote from: Nick W on 10 September 2023, 20:41:53
Quote from: dave the builder on 10 September 2023, 04:06:11
Quote from: biggriffin on 09 September 2023, 21:32:18
Quote from: dave the builder on 08 September 2023, 17:19:24
Watched coolant dripping from the back of the engine on the Omega  :(
probably the HBV (new one in the spares hoard  ;D ) ,
I need it to cool off before i strip the scuttle tray to actually know .



Hbv can be changed without removing the scuttle...
:o
I don't see how ??? ,unless you do it by removing the dash and cutting a big hole in the bulkhead , or removing the engine  :P
certainly not with my fat hands and sausage fingers  ;D
I removed the scuttle and the wiper motor too ,for access ,stupid GM spring clamps  :(
the HBV was the original , so 20 years old ,hopefully the new one will last that long   :D
 all done and toped up Saturday morning :)
tested Saturday afternoon in 30 degree heat at the speed limit or less, honestly officer   :P




It's doable, but isn't worth the extra hassle. That's especially true if it hasn't been off for some time, and is still afflicted with the original clamps.
yes ,still had the original clamps , had being past tense , replaced with quality worm drive clamps  :)

if anybody needs the original GM spring clamps ,there's at least 3 thrown down my garden  :D

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2023, 21:35:00
Plenum off. Loads of room and quicker than faffing with the scuttle.
:y
I'll comsider that option in September 2043 when i fit the next one  :D
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Post by: countrywoman on 11 September 2023, 17:26:42
Fitted the windscreen back in the Austin , as you cant get a decent new rubber seal a tube of Tiger seal helped . Masking tape used to line out edges and when I took it off a scalpel gave a good edge.
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Post by: Tick Tock on 12 September 2023, 16:59:14
Fitted complete £110 cat-back exhaust to the Omega 2.5 in the last couple of days.... getting a bit old for this lark, but a sense of achievement. There wasn't much left of the cat flanges, so drilling bolts not an option, so plumped for a couple of new split flanges.
(https://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/omega_2023-09-cd-01.jpg) 
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 September 2023, 17:37:08
Interesting solution, not seen those before  :y
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Post by: Raeturbo on 12 September 2023, 20:40:08
Saves mental anguish and blood👍👍🤣
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Post by: johnnydog on 12 September 2023, 20:50:26
Where did you get those from? Looks brilliant! I have a brand new exhaust centre that was 'donated' to me from the factors because it had been manufactured without the collar. I have saved an old steel collar from an old exhaust with the idea of cutting it and rewelding onto the section, but one of those could be a good alternative!
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Post by: johnnydog on 12 September 2023, 21:13:25
Quite a few on Ebay - why didn't I think of looking on there before?  ::)
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Post by: Tick Tock on 13 September 2023, 09:17:38
Well known online auction site - available in different sizes, and saves a lot of faffing around.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404473938448?hash=item5e2c868210:g:5DkAAOSwUmRk9acN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABIOaNXbFTqRXWXSGrlmOaBsGpsrZtv5HItEEmzPNobyJRUhNccjpZvP6yD85wr1bxSJfaLxAXb%2BOP0Sv7nx718Bdqu9etLoGiJBUk1NNrYtpOgOTNgmL9v%2FcTg27R7xPbR7mPa%2BZlxdeRoP76cdvYx4hnA%2ByvY6w%2BaVc2wmJsA04LpWabrhw9sN%2FcYjo89J3uGj7M3o2zpssGv6RwwU15oV2R3JcbcHQm99sX0nHjvM4DIKNteEZTQ%2Fclw29ijbrchbuXXSRiVrH8hSbdpTzvV57ECShUsGZ8Ucr%2B8k0UIDYaJ7e75g%2FmPqRfsh1xPeSKiz98GpcTffWbTG4sDR98ayBhNJtSVlpjE0Gyk59ViBV6hJF%2BUJUR0Y20Zg4UnkYGpQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM5tLd2dFi (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404473938448?hash=item5e2c868210:g:5DkAAOSwUmRk9acN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABIOaNXbFTqRXWXSGrlmOaBsGpsrZtv5HItEEmzPNobyJRUhNccjpZvP6yD85wr1bxSJfaLxAXb%2BOP0Sv7nx718Bdqu9etLoGiJBUk1NNrYtpOgOTNgmL9v%2FcTg27R7xPbR7mPa%2BZlxdeRoP76cdvYx4hnA%2ByvY6w%2BaVc2wmJsA04LpWabrhw9sN%2FcYjo89J3uGj7M3o2zpssGv6RwwU15oV2R3JcbcHQm99sX0nHjvM4DIKNteEZTQ%2Fclw29ijbrchbuXXSRiVrH8hSbdpTzvV57ECShUsGZ8Ucr%2B8k0UIDYaJ7e75g%2FmPqRfsh1xPeSKiz98GpcTffWbTG4sDR98ayBhNJtSVlpjE0Gyk59ViBV6hJF%2BUJUR0Y20Zg4UnkYGpQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM5tLd2dFi)
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Post by: BazaJT on 13 September 2023, 22:20:02
Put a new track control arm on step daughters Volvo C70 ready for retest Friday morning.
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 September 2023, 00:16:18
Changed the cam belt and water pump on the zafira. Poor maintenance on my part as it turned out they were original items  :o.

I was impressed with the bearings in the original items though. The engine had done enough rotations to polish a tiny bit noticable shoulder onto the surface of the rollers, yet the bearings were still smooth and quiet.

I'm still getting old oil deposits out of the coolant though, so another round of engine flush is clearly required. ::)
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Post by: dave the builder on 14 September 2023, 03:19:44
I was playing the same game yesterday (Wednesday)
new timing belt ,roller & tensioner on one of the astra 1.7 CDTI estates @ 95582 miles ,so just run in  :P
I did replace the water pump ,not that it runs on the timing belt , but it was the original 2005 ,replacement was £14 delivered  :)
the Gates timing belt kit considerably MORE than £14  :D

the Omega got jealous of the attention I gave the astra    ::)
Decided It wanted a new windscreen  :(
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2023, 18:26:03
Washed and polished it. Hopefully now it's shiny it will stay clean for a bit longer as the dirt won't stick to it.

Also next time the moggy from next door jumps onto the bonnet, he will slide straight off the other side >:D
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Post by: Rangie on 14 September 2023, 18:34:27
Drove home from Norfolk in it along with the tin tent 7 glorious days out of 8, again hardly any traffic on the roads.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 14 September 2023, 20:59:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2023, 18:26:03
Washed and polished it. Hopefully now it's shiny it will stay clean for a bit longer as the dirt won't stick to it.

Also next time the moggy from next door jumps onto the bonnet, he will slide straight off the other side >:D
                Don’t you like pussy on your car?🤣
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2023, 22:33:56
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 September 2023, 20:59:44
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2023, 18:26:03
Washed and polished it. Hopefully now it's shiny it will stay clean for a bit longer as the dirt won't stick to it.

Also next time the moggy from next door jumps onto the bonnet, he will slide straight off the other side >:D
                Don’t you like pussy on your car?🤣
There's pussy and there's Pussy >:D But no, not a big fan of clumps of fur and paw prints all over the car.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 14 September 2023, 23:52:02
Meow 🐈‍⬛ ;D
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Post by: EMD on 15 September 2023, 11:11:52
Cut a set of rear trunnion bolts off the rears .. Not a nice job  :(
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Post by: BazaJT on 15 September 2023, 14:58:51
Got a pass on retest of step daughters C70.
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Post by: countrywoman on 16 September 2023, 09:55:55
Found out why there was an air leak on my new air ride struts on the Austin, bloody fault in the weld where the platform goes on the strut. Of course its the one I had to modify and the brackets welded to the bottom to take the Omega hubs would be very difficult to swop so cant send it back. Managed after a bit of faffing to TIG weld it.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 16 September 2023, 16:21:57
Oil and Filter on the V70.
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Post by: Raeturbo on 17 September 2023, 01:09:58
New handbrake cables and bleed nipples on the Evo
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2023, 20:46:42
Filled it back up. 39.5 MPG from that tank.  Obviously the fuel computer reckons 41.5 mpg ;D
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 September 2023, 21:18:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 September 2023, 20:46:42
Filled it back up. 39.5 MPG from that tank.  Obviously the fuel computer reckons 41.5 mpg ;D

We're you slacking, or did it do some mileage on the back of an AA wagon?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2023, 21:20:02
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 17 September 2023, 21:18:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 September 2023, 20:46:42
Filled it back up. 39.5 MPG from that tank.  Obviously the fuel computer reckons 41.5 mpg ;D

We're you slacking, or did it do some mileage on the back of an AA wagon?  ;D
Amazingly, it didn't break down this time ;D
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 September 2023, 09:52:42
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 September 2023, 21:20:02
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 17 September 2023, 21:18:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 September 2023, 20:46:42
Filled it back up. 39.5 MPG from that tank.  Obviously the fuel computer reckons 41.5 mpg ;D

We're you slacking, or did it do some mileage on the back of an AA wagon?  ;D
Amazingly, it didn't break down this time ;D
Definitely slacking then ;D
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Post by: Raeturbo on 18 September 2023, 10:19:17
Fire is the answer🔥
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Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 19 September 2023, 13:24:51
Had the exhaust system back from the cats replaced, and two new rear tyres fitted.

Should satisfy the MOT in February 24 :D ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 19 September 2023, 13:37:39
Last week, my mate was driving it hard on the beach, and it landed awkwardly on a rock.  Hobbled it back to the cottage and replaced the broken wishbone, but now noticed the steering tie rod is also cracked :(

It might only be a toy car, but parts aren't much cheaper.  £30 for a tiny bit of aluminium, grrr ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 19 September 2023, 19:22:41
 I am being pushed hard by children and grandchildren to join them in RC bangers
I have had to buy the kit and have so far entered two events. Quite cheap as its not in the same league as your cars TB
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2023, 12:50:33
Quote from: Keith ABS on 19 September 2023, 19:22:41
I am being pushed hard by children and grandchildren to join them in RC bangers
I have had to buy the kit and have so far entered two events. Quite cheap as its not in the same league as your cars TB
I used to race them back in the day, both 1/10th electrics and 1/8th nitros, and helped run the club as part of a desire to pay back what I had benefitted from when I was still at school. Obviously, they meant I was doing less and less racing, and spending more time organising and setting stuff up, but it was a great community.

Ultimately, the ridiculous costs involved in staying competitive - I'd shag 2 or 3 battery packs every weekend, and pop a couple of motors every month - plus the fact I was always missing some of my heats, or lending my gear to juniors because they had broken theirs, made me step back a lot from the actual racing side.  The organising side was alwasy a blast, as we usually found a nice pub to do that ;D


It was during the first lockdown, I bought a Tamiya Hotshot, in a moment of nostalgia, as I had one in the 80s.  That get Mrs TB and I amused for several days as we built that up, and she did the painting and stickers.  Obviously I had to test it in the garden, and I sort of got the bug again.  No clubs near me, and my garden is too small to do anything fun, and the council "maintained" green spaces are too rough for small brushed electrics, so I got a brushless 6S Arrma Kraton.  What a blast that is. Its not overly controllable, but its a great basher.  Also bought a Arrma Typhon 6S, which is more of a buggy racer, and reacts just like the racers of old, only epically quick, even compared to the old Kyosho Burns that I used to run.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 20 September 2023, 19:35:59
 To keep with them theme of the forum, I have two Omega shells ready to be used once the Jaaaggg S type is done with
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 September 2023, 07:50:47
Golf PCV valve swapped, nice easy job.  Sounds much less throaty and EML gone
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2023, 08:23:53
Quote from: Keith ABS on 20 September 2023, 19:35:59
To keep with them theme of the forum, I have two Omega shells ready to be used once the Jaaaggg S type is done with
Pictures are essential! :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 September 2023, 08:24:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 21 September 2023, 07:50:47
Golf PCV valve swapped, nice easy job.  Sounds much less throaty and EML gone
And the reduced effort and hassle means it was £50 well spent :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Jimbob on 21 September 2023, 10:10:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 September 2023, 08:24:26
Quote from: Jimbob on 21 September 2023, 07:50:47
Golf PCV valve swapped, nice easy job.  Sounds much less throaty and EML gone
And the reduced effort and hassle means it was £50 well spent :)

Yes, opened the old one up, snapped one brittle tab...Diaphram shot!  Id be constantly hoping other clips held it together ok
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 September 2023, 10:51:36
Confirmed diagnosis though :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 September 2023, 18:27:03
Fixed the indicator stalk and phantom horn on the Boxster. for the cost of 4 O rings and a glue stick in a glue gun.
Both very common problems that cost hundreds to fix if buying new parts.
Indicator stalk is a very fiddly job, involving keeping several little springs and other little parts, in place while trying to get everything back where it goes, but satisfying to complete it for three fifths of far call.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 21 September 2023, 19:25:08

Pictures are essential! :)
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Being very PC illiterate, if I knew how to get pics up on here, I would
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 21 September 2023, 21:39:06
Yes, why isn't it straightforward to load pictures on here to the uneducated? The other car forums I visit, it's so easy, and even I can do it....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 21 September 2023, 21:51:04
You need to upload pics to a "host" site ,then copy the url into a post  ;)
I imagine if photos where uploaded to the OOF (and stored on the OOF server)
 it would take up loads of space and bandwidth ,slow down the OOF
as Jamie very kindly doesn't charge anyone to view the wealth of Omega information on OOF
it's a small price NOT to pay  :P
though I would gladly pay a subscription , as would many , but that's a "can of worms" apparently
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 September 2023, 21:57:07
Here's a guide for uploading pics.  :)

https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=137219.0
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 21 September 2023, 22:02:24
It's that easy....? We shall see... and thanks anyway :y
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 September 2023, 22:46:22
Im crap at computer stuff. I use Postimage for hosting as its free and I find it pretty easy to use.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 September 2023, 10:00:55
Quote from: dave the builder on 21 September 2023, 21:51:04
You need to upload pics to a "host" site ,then copy the url into a post  ;)
I imagine if photos where uploaded to the OOF (and stored on the OOF server)
 it would take up loads of space and bandwidth ,slow down the OOF
as Jamie very kindly doesn't charge anyone to view the wealth of Omega information on OOF
it's a small price NOT to pay  :P
though I would gladly pay a subscription , as would many , but that's a "can of worms" apparently
^^^ Wot 'e says ^^^
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2023, 14:13:56
Had a brief play with Mrs TB's little pussy this morning  ::).

Measured all the glow plugs from the glow plug module, to find one is open circuit.  Need to look at a wiring diagram to see which one it is (at £42 a pop, retail, it's only gonna get 1).  Hopefully this is the cause of a slight miss at idle first thing in the morning since the weather has cooled...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 September 2023, 18:28:21
Haven’t you got a temperature measuring tool?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 September 2023, 18:29:54
Such as.    https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/parkside-infrared-thermometer/p10007804
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2023, 20:06:27
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 September 2023, 18:28:21
Haven’t you got a temperature measuring tool?
Wiring schems will be easier :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 September 2023, 20:57:50
Mm ok I thought switch them on from cold for a bit and check each one💁🏿‍♂️
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2023, 21:17:53
Does it not throw a code?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 September 2023, 22:05:47
Probably, but not isolating which one I would think
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 September 2023, 23:03:25
The Alabama Mumsybus threw a generic glow plug controller code along with the occasional code for a specific glow plug, usually #2 or #4, but never together, although this varied enough to be deemed inconsistent.

Symptoms were long cranking and unburned fuel in the exhaust during cold starting unless the glow plugs were cycled twice. A new glowplug controller eliminated the codes and the cold starting issue.

Point being, it might not be a glowplug fault. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:56:22
Point being that if a glow plug is open circuit when measuring from the control unit, it aint the control unit, but either the glow plug itself or the loom.  Loom less likely on a sub 20yr old car.

Whether or not that resolves the particular issue of slight erratic idle when starting from cold will not be known until its been replaced, but its a likely candidate and most certainly needs to be fixed before going any further.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:57:18
And new glow plug ordered.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 12:00:09
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 September 2023, 20:57:50
Mm ok I thought switch them on from cold for a bit and check each one💁🏿‍♂️
Will struggle for access to do that, even with a IR stat.  If access was easier, I would pop the connectors off the top of plugs, and measure back, but would need a tunnie to get in there without some level of disassembly.  And you can never find a tunnie when you need one ;D
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Post by: STEMO on 24 September 2023, 12:27:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 12:00:09
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 September 2023, 20:57:50
Mm ok I thought switch them on from cold for a bit and check each one💁🏿‍♂️
Will struggle for access to do that, even with a IR stat.  If access was easier, I would pop the connectors off the top of plugs, and measure back, but would need a tunnie to get in there without some level of disassembly.  And you can never find a tunnie when you need one ;D
I believe Tunnie's are NLA 🙁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 September 2023, 12:57:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:57:18
And new glow plug ordered.

you've got form
Try NOT to snap the old ones this time  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2023, 13:41:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:56:22
Point being that if a glow plug is open circuit when measuring from the control unit, it aint the control unit, but either the glow plug itself or the loom.  Loom less likely on a sub 20yr old car.

Whether or not that resolves the particular issue of slight erratic idle when starting from cold will not be known until its been replaced, but its a likely candidate and most certainly needs to be fixed before going any further.
True enough that's after the control unit :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 September 2023, 14:18:02
Quote from: dave the builder on 24 September 2023, 12:57:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:57:18
And new glow plug ordered.

you've got form
Try NOT to snap the old ones this time  :P

He'll have endure the inevitable fiasco of the wrong part turning up/delivery to the wrong address/taking ages because it was routed via Tipperary and Timbuktu first!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 September 2023, 15:41:51
Finished refurbing the "new" set of wheels for the Boxster. Got 3 hours before going back to work, so could fit them, but suffering a mild case of cba.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 September 2023, 16:04:50
And then you'll spen the night looking out of the window thinking 'I wish I had swapped the wheels over :D

Have a cuppa and get it done already :y
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Post by: ronnyd on 24 September 2023, 18:12:48
Washed it, then attempted to buff out some supermarket scratches and dings. Moderately successful. Did the headlights with some PlastXr too. Do them every month or so to keep them clear so i can see where i'm going.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 18:34:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 24 September 2023, 12:57:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:57:18
And new glow plug ordered.

you've got form
Try NOT to snap the old ones this time  :P
Yeah, that's scaring me.  Plus the new glow plug needs coding in somehow, and SDD is a right royal pain to use.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 18:35:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 24 September 2023, 14:18:02
Quote from: dave the builder on 24 September 2023, 12:57:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:57:18
And new glow plug ordered.

you've got form
Try NOT to snap the old ones this time  :P

He'll have endure the inevitable fiasco of the wrong part turning up/delivery to the wrong address/taking ages because it was routed via Tipperary and Timbuktu first!  ;D
It was from the Gay or E, so you could be right.  However, I have used this seller before, and they didn't have to go to hospital, or dog died, or granny was ill, or the usual shit from scumbag lazy eBay sellers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 September 2023, 09:44:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 18:34:05
Quote from: dave the builder on 24 September 2023, 12:57:52
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 September 2023, 11:57:18
And new glow plug ordered.

you've got form
Try NOT to snap the old ones this time  :P
Yeah, that's scaring me.  Plus the new glow plug needs coding in somehow, and SDD is a right royal pain to use.
                  Give them a good dose of penetrating fluid now before they come
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 September 2023, 18:21:51
Gave it a blast up to Gaydon, then changed the oil when I got back.

Filled up Mrs TB's pigs piss tank.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 September 2023, 15:05:28
Changed it, now I need to go to a country shop to get suitable attire
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2023, 15:30:41
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 September 2023, 15:05:28
Changed it, now I need to go to a country shop to get suitable attire
Is that code for going to a special wholesaler for a big bag of white powder to sell in small foils out of the window?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 30 September 2023, 17:11:50
Cleaned the RRS checked all levels etc, all ready for our last few days away in the tin tent it's a tough life this retirement lark..😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2023, 10:53:53
Broke it yet again.  Trivial issue, but this is becoming a bit too regular now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 02 October 2023, 11:38:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 October 2023, 10:53:53
Broke it yet again.  Trivial issue, but this is becoming a bit too regular now.

Have you been rough with Mrs TB's pussy again, or playing with your own this time? :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 October 2023, 14:14:57
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 02 October 2023, 11:38:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 October 2023, 10:53:53
Broke it yet again.  Trivial issue, but this is becoming a bit too regular now.

Have you been rough with Mrs TB's pussy again, or playing with your own this time? :-\
Her pussy is robust and reliable...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 October 2023, 12:41:35
Yesterday, Gixer and I did the ATF in the BBP, before treating ourselves to a curry night.

Today, I played with her pussy, and changed the No 1 glow plug and cleaned the MAP following a limp mode in the week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 October 2023, 14:38:04
Finally fixed the phantom horn syndrome on the Boxster. Thought I fixed it last week, but hadnt used enough Tiger seal.  ;D
Also fixed the window drop problem. The window is supposed to drop slightly when the door handle is pulled, to allow to to drop out of the recess on the hood, and then lift to original position when the door is closed again.
A dose of contact cleaner around the microswitch and connectors seems to have cured it.
Omega is getting neglected somewhat with another maintenance hungry car on the fleet, but I dont use it that often, so hopefully it isnt deteriorating too much.
Was planning to do quite a few little jobs on it this summer, but that will probably run to next summer now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 October 2023, 14:44:22
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 October 2023, 14:38:04
Finally fixed the phantom horn syndrome on the Boxster. Thought I fixed it last week, but hadnt used enough Tiger seal.  ;D
Also fixed the window drop problem. The window is supposed to drop slightly when the door handle is pulled, to allow to to drop out of the recess on the hood, and then lift to original position when the door is closed again.
A dose of contact cleaner around the microswitch and connectors seems to have cured it.
Omega is getting neglected somewhat with another maintenance hungry car on the fleet, but I dont use it that often, so hopefully it isnt deteriorating too much.
Was planning to do quite a few little jobs on it this summer, but that will probably run to next summer now.

For what it cost you've had very few expensive problems with your Boxster.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2023, 18:06:14
Infrared headlights for the Night View Assist arrived whilst I was away so set about fitting them to the car.

Parcelfarce very kindly broke one of the motorised cages for the cornering headlights, so had to dismantle one of my original lights to swap the unit over. Also took the opportunity to replace all the front bulbs.

All back together and just needs the windscreen replaced and the system calibrated and that will be another mod finished.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 October 2023, 21:44:20
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 October 2023, 14:44:22
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 October 2023, 14:38:04
Finally fixed the phantom horn syndrome on the Boxster. Thought I fixed it last week, but hadnt used enough Tiger seal.  ;D
Also fixed the window drop problem. The window is supposed to drop slightly when the door handle is pulled, to allow to to drop out of the recess on the hood, and then lift to original position when the door is closed again.
A dose of contact cleaner around the microswitch and connectors seems to have cured it.
Omega is getting neglected somewhat with another maintenance hungry car on the fleet, but I dont use it that often, so hopefully it isnt deteriorating too much.
Was planning to do quite a few little jobs on it this summer, but that will probably run to next summer now.

For what it cost you've had very few expensive problems with your Boxster.

Yep , its been reasonably cheap to run for what it is. Easily comparable to running an Omega.
My one big worry was the cost of tyres when they wear out.
A couple of weeks ago I bought a set of normal 17" Boxster wheels with a pair of brand new Toyo Proxes tyres on the rear for just over £100
Ive just sold the 18" Sport Design wheels I took off (with pretty worn Jinyu,s on) for nearly £500. :)

The indicator switch gave trouble recently - wouldnt stay on when indicating left. Usually around £150 second hand for a replacement.
Dismantled it, found a little piece of broken plastic and glued it back  into place with a hot glue gun. Works perfectly now.  :)
With quite a lot of parts being silly money, it concentrates the mind not to play parts darts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 October 2023, 19:07:35
Yesterday afternoon had to get the laptop out again on hers, as the glow plug light wouldn't go off.  The instructions on certain procedures on the genuine dial tools really are crap, no wonder the dealers never use it ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 October 2023, 11:58:37
Had the oil and filter changed on the mighty Signum.

I supplied oil and filter.

30 minutes for labour. Total charge £25.

Saves me getting my donnies dirty. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 October 2023, 20:24:36
Driving along the M4 this afternoon....  Thwack!  And a nice bullseye stone chip about the size of a 20p coin appeared in the windscreen right in my eyeline.  ::)

Bastid!  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 October 2023, 21:37:07
Driven the RRS to Kent & back 280 miles and got 34 mpg with cruise set dead on 70mph there & back, pleased with that 🚙🚙
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 October 2023, 07:22:55
Have hardly driven the Omega over the last few months, but drove it for just over 100 miles yesterday . Still a lovely old thing to drive.
I dread ever having to replace it, although I have no current plans to do so.
Noticed my n/s/f tyre is knackered on outside edge so new tyre and alignment needed asap.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 October 2023, 13:35:40
4 new tyres on the Subaru today £365 6 years ago the exact same tyres cost £245 , cost of living crisis.. 😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 October 2023, 14:06:55
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 October 2023, 07:22:55
Have hardly driven the Omega over the last few months, but drove it for just over 100 miles yesterday . Still a lovely old thing to drive.
I dread ever having to replace it, although I have no current plans to do so.
Noticed my n/s/f tyre is knackered on outside edge so new tyre and alignment needed asap.
There isn't much that is as comfortable over long distances, even now. Or, perhaps that should read Especially Now....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 October 2023, 16:04:36
Agreed. I have toyed with getting rid of it a few times, but always came to my senses in the end.
I do still have a big Lexus and a Jaaaaag xj8 on my car bucket list though.
I already have a tweed flat cap, so just need the pipe, then I will be ready for an old Jag.
At some point may actually flog the Boxster and replace it with one of those two, and keep the Omega as well.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 October 2023, 19:03:06
Washed next doors cat off it. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 October 2023, 17:35:53
Driven it to Devonshire.  Bit brave, as its only done from Gixer's house to mine since we did the transmission fluid, given the reputation the car has for preferring to travel on tow trucks...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 21 October 2023, 11:48:00
Read the codes on the A6 as an Adblue fault popped up on the display. Not your usual 1500 mile warning, this is a proper hissy fit from the Adblue pump/injector/sensor. Made a note of the code (Reductant pressure too high) and cleared it but it came straight on. Booked it in at Indy Audi garage and preparing myself for a million pound bill.  ::)  ;D
Considering the Adblue Delete option to do away with the pigs piss as it's legal on track cars.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 October 2023, 11:59:31
Yesterday got an MOT pass on the black Omega.

Advisory for front chassis legs, both sides have previously been plated where the engine subframe mount point strengthening plate is. I think some time stripping all the underseal back to see what horrors are presented is required. I think the biggest issue will be if the leg is getting thin by the  steering box location.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 21 October 2023, 12:32:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 October 2023, 11:59:31
Yesterday got an MOT pass on the black Omega.

Advisory for front chassis legs, both sides have previously been plated where the engine subframe mount point strengthening plate is. I think some time stripping all the underseal back to see what horrors are presented is required. I think the biggest issue will be if the leg is getting thin by the  steering box location.


I'd be more concerned about the rot spreading backwards along the chassis rails into the bulkhead and floor, which is a much more involved repair. While you're poking around with a screwdriver, check the horizontal fronts of the rails from under the bonnet.


Realistically, serious rot in any of these places is a car killer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 12:35:00
Used the RRS to pick up my pals V8 MGB GT on a trailer from the paint shop, it looks fantastic & so it should with the restoration cost including the purchase approaching £40,000 , I checked several times to ensure it was secured safely, pleased to say it is now tucked away in his garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 October 2023, 12:59:39
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 12:35:00
cost including the purchase approaching £40,000

That's an insane amount for a B! But still, if it's what he wants and has the money, why not!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 13:44:34
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 October 2023, 12:59:39
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 12:35:00
cost including the purchase approaching £40,000

That's an insane amount for a B! But still, if it's what he wants and has the money, why not!
.

He's a complete fanatic about MGBs his ambition is to have the best V8 in the UK , nothing has been neglected in the restoration of the car , but his other half has no idea what he has spent on it so far.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 21 October 2023, 14:11:27
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 13:44:34
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 October 2023, 12:59:39
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 12:35:00
cost including the purchase approaching £40,000

That's an insane amount for a B! But still, if it's what he wants and has the money, why not!
.

He's a complete fanatic about MGBs his ambition is to have the best V8 in the UK , nothing has been neglected in the restoration of the car , but his other half has no idea what he has spent on it so far.
No joint bank account there then.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 14:57:13
Quote from: ronnyd on 21 October 2023, 14:11:27
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 13:44:34
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 October 2023, 12:59:39
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 12:35:00
cost including the purchase approaching £40,000

That's an insane amount for a B! But still, if it's what he wants and has the money, why not!
.

He's a complete fanatic about MGBs his ambition is to have the best V8 in the UK , nothing has been neglected in the restoration of the car , but his other half has no idea what he has spent on it so far.
No joint bank account there then.  ;D
.

We went to Rome with him & his wife a few years ago & he complained about his wife spending about £20 on a hat for their daughter! He's a smashing bloke but when it comes to cash he's in a class of his own.😀
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 21 October 2023, 18:05:50
Measured up the 1/2 shafts for the Austin, they need to be 6ins and 4ins shorter. Had to centre the prop not the diff hence the difference. Found a place that makes shafts to order, £250 each ----------------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 October 2023, 18:13:49
Ouch !
Could be worse. You could waste £500 on a set of golf bats.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 October 2023, 21:52:40
Quote from: Nick W on 21 October 2023, 12:32:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 October 2023, 11:59:31
Yesterday got an MOT pass on the black Omega.

Advisory for front chassis legs, both sides have previously been plated where the engine subframe mount point strengthening plate is. I think some time stripping all the underseal back to see what horrors are presented is required. I think the biggest issue will be if the leg is getting thin by the  steering box location.


I'd be more concerned about the rot spreading backwards along the chassis rails into the bulkhead and floor, which is a much more involved repair. While you're poking around with a screwdriver, check the horizontal fronts of the rails from under the bonnet.


Realistically, serious rot in any of these places is a car killer.

From initial investigation, floor, bulkhead and chassis rails working backwards are good. More investigation obviously required but too wet and miserable for me to spend anymore time on it today
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 October 2023, 00:00:41
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 13:44:34
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 October 2023, 12:59:39
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 12:35:00
cost including the purchase approaching £40,000

That's an insane amount for a B! But still, if it's what he wants and has the money, why not!
.

He's a complete fanatic about MGBs his ambition is to have the best V8 in the UK , nothing has been neglected in the restoration of the car , but his other half has no idea what he has spent on it so far.

I've been helping a neighbour sort out a few issues with his but don't think I  could  muster enough love for something with such terrible handling.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 October 2023, 12:31:24
I have this warped idea that an MGC would make a great classic, even though I know it would handle like a dog on polished lino.

I probably need help. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 October 2023, 17:23:22
Visually, I get it. But having shoe-horned myself in and out of my dad's e-type on a few occasions, I can't imagine owning something so small as a B.

And if I were spending £40k on a weekend car, it would probably have an Aston badge on the nose, rather than MG.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 22 October 2023, 17:32:36
I believe the MGC can be made to handle a lot better than it did[you'd be hard pressed to make it handle worse  :D] Drove a showroom[unregistered]example "B" in '82.Awful thing as I recall and definitely not for me.Liked the Stag I had a go in in the same year,could be a contender especially as it's well documented engine issues have long since been sorted out.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 22 October 2023, 17:36:58
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 22 October 2023, 17:23:22
Visually, I get it. But having shoe-horned myself in and out of my dad's e-type on a few occasions, I can't imagine owning something so small as a B.

And if I were spending £40k on a weekend car, it would probably have an Aston badge on the nose, rather than MG.  :y
.

Got to say that I completely agree with you, could get a very nice Aston Martin for 40k, the daft thing is he's spent all this money & it will spend most of its time in a garage .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 October 2023, 18:07:18
Often the way.

If you're that set on having the best of whatever, even normal use would be seen as degrading it.

I would much rather a used but well maintained example that I can just get in and drive without worrying in degrading a museum piece.

Plenty of lovely DB7 out there which would leave you with enough change out of £40k to buy a TDV8 RR for the winter 🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 October 2023, 22:40:58
There's a strong case for buying a Cat D or N version of whatever posh toy you fancy as it is already tarnished... Whatever mileage you put on it won't devalue it any and it will be a fair bit cheaper to begin with. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 October 2023, 07:40:55
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 22 October 2023, 00:00:41
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 13:44:34
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 21 October 2023, 12:59:39
Quote from: Rangie on 21 October 2023, 12:35:00
cost including the purchase approaching £40,000

That's an insane amount for a B! But still, if it's what he wants and has the money, why not!
.

He's a complete fanatic about MGBs his ambition is to have the best V8 in the UK , nothing has been neglected in the restoration of the car , but his other half has no idea what he has spent on it so far.

I've been helping a neighbour sort out a few issues with his but don't think I  could  muster enough love for something with such terrible handling.

In fact, I nearly had a moment on the first roundabout - with only half of the V8 firing. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 08:37:39
Oil and filter change on the F-type, very very easy job!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2023, 08:53:05
Drove it through a ford that was a little deep, no ill effects.  Then found the road was blocked by an abandoned horse box, nobody around, so had to go back through the ford and find another way...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 09:08:16
I found the video of the tractor going through Rufford Ford at the weekend quite amusing, I did wonder where the concrete blocks that had been placed to close the road had gone, after a minute, it became obvious  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1KhzdLN5FU
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 23 October 2023, 09:24:08
Anyone know how far it is to go around the ford? Other than to stop the halfwits that try to drive though at speed why did they need to block it off? If you have a vehicle  that's capable of driving through the ford when it's at normal water levels why not let them  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 23 October 2023, 09:44:29
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 09:08:16
I found the video of the tractor going through Rufford Ford at the weekend quite amusing, I did wonder where the concrete blocks that had been placed to close the road had gone, after a minute, it became obvious  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1KhzdLN5FU

That JD is an impressive piece of kit!

I do wonder how confident he was at about 0:40 that it was coming out...  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 10:03:42
Quote from: Andy B on 23 October 2023, 09:24:08
Anyone know how far it is to go around the ford? Other than to stop the halfwits that try to drive though at speed why did they need to block it off? If you have a vehicle  that's capable of driving through the ford when it's at normal water levels why not let them  :-\

It can be a fair trek, the farmers are not happy as they often travel from fields one side to farms on the other, then its a big detour plus single track lanes
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 10:05:07
It did look like he was paddling out at one point, interesting when the 4x4 kicked in at just past 30 seconds
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 23 October 2023, 10:42:36
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 10:03:42
Quote from: Andy B on 23 October 2023, 09:24:08
Anyone know how far it is to go around the ford? Other than to stop the halfwits that try to drive though at speed why did they need to block it off? If you have a vehicle  that's capable of driving through the ford when it's at normal water levels why not let them  :-\

It can be a fair trek, the farmers are not happy as they often travel from fields one side to farms on the other, then its a big detour plus single track lanes

I wonder if the locals were asked if they wanted it closed then.

I'm sure a couple of concrete blocks could easily be moved  ....  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 11:17:43
I wonder how many people lost their jobs after this little lot
..

https://youtu.be/iEbN2PwJ-mU?si=YF9N67-05s_HO8Iq
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 11:52:32
Quote from: Andy B on 23 October 2023, 10:42:36
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 10:03:42
Quote from: Andy B on 23 October 2023, 09:24:08
Anyone know how far it is to go around the ford? Other than to stop the halfwits that try to drive though at speed why did they need to block it off? If you have a vehicle  that's capable of driving through the ford when it's at normal water levels why not let them  :-\

It can be a fair trek, the farmers are not happy as they often travel from fields one side to farms on the other, then its a big detour plus single track lanes

I wonder if the locals were asked if they wanted it closed then.

I'm sure a couple of concrete blocks could easily be moved  ....  ::)

Which is exactly what the tractor has done  ;D

Its not unknown for the Police to be there handing out tickets prior to the blocks being put in place
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 12:41:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 11:17:43
I wonder how many people lost their jobs after this little lot
..

https://youtu.be/iEbN2PwJ-mU?si=YF9N67-05s_HO8Iq

They have no business driving with an IQ that low, what in the world did they expect to happen, even the vehicles meant for those conditions are taking a chance.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 12:59:53
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 12:41:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 11:17:43
I wonder how many people lost their jobs after this little lot
..

https://youtu.be/iEbN2PwJ-mU?si=YF9N67-05s_HO8Iq

They have no business driving with an IQ that low, what in the world did they expect to happen, even the vehicles meant for those conditions are taking a chance.
Note how the chap in the L200 took it nice and slow. He obviously appreciated the fact that his air intake was on the bonnet :y

If the bin wagon had rolled through rather than hit it like a train he'd have easily made it without issue.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 14:00:37
Indeed keeping the wave low in front is the key if you dare to try it. As you say the bin man should have got though easily if driven with some common sense.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 October 2023, 15:10:38
Dropped one of the Astra H estates in for MOT ,it passed ,no advisories  :)
obviously i prepped it before hand over the last few days ,in-between rain showers .

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 15:31:28
Got to renew the rad on the Jag anybody had experience with Nissens Prasco, or Eis ?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 15:43:25
Used Nissens many times, never any issues
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 October 2023, 18:40:12
Nice of him to leave the concrete blocks in the middle of the road.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 18:45:42
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2023, 15:43:25
Used Nissens many times, never any issues
             👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2023, 18:52:27
I bet my dumper truck would have no trouble ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 20:46:56
Fitted the replacement front SAM having finally retrieved it from the clutches of HMRC.

Heated steering wheel switch now works and the night vision is a.step closer to working. Basically it needs to be switched on in the Central Gateway and possibly the a couple of linked modules... :-\Distronic is going to require further head scratching though as the other module I acquired, whilst plug and play got all pissy about suddenly being in a right hand drive car ;D which threw up a few SRS codes >:(

The stupid thing is that Mercedes wire LHD and RHD cars as mirror images, so the car shouldn't car less as driver's side is always driver's side etc and not left/right ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 24 October 2023, 08:03:38
Is it so rough round your way that you have to fit Surface to Air Missiles to your car? :D :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 October 2023, 11:52:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 20:46:56
Fitted the replacement front SAM having finally retrieved it from the clutches of HMRC.

Heated steering wheel switch now works and the night vision is a.step closer to working. Basically it needs to be switched on in the Central Gateway and possibly the a couple of linked modules... :-\Distronic is going to require further head scratching though as the other module I acquired, whilst plug and play got all pissy about suddenly being in a right hand drive car ;D which threw up a few SRS codes >:(

The stupid thing is that Mercedes wire LHD and RHD cars as mirror images, so the car shouldn't car less as driver's side is always driver's side etc and not left/right ::)
WTF were HMRC doing with a module from your merc?  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 October 2023, 11:59:35
Quote from: STEMO on 24 October 2023, 11:52:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 20:46:56
Fitted the replacement front SAM having finally retrieved it from the clutches of HMRC.

Heated steering wheel switch now works and the night vision is a.step closer to working. Basically it needs to be switched on in the Central Gateway and possibly the a couple of linked modules... :-\Distronic is going to require further head scratching though as the other module I acquired, whilst plug and play got all pissy about suddenly being in a right hand drive car ;D which threw up a few SRS codes >:(

The stupid thing is that Mercedes wire LHD and RHD cars as mirror images, so the car shouldn't car less as driver's side is always driver's side etc and not left/right ::)
WTF were HMRC doing with a module from your merc?  :o
waiting for import duty I'd guess  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2023, 13:29:23
Yup. Took them two goes to guess the amount. Seller has a registered office in the UK so it shouldn't have be whacked, but the discount they gave me more or less offset it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2023, 17:00:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2023, 13:29:23
Seller has a registered office in the UK so it shouldn't have be whacked
Makes no odds, somebody has to pay to import, which can be either the seller or the buyer.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2023, 18:31:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2023, 17:00:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2023, 13:29:23
Seller has a registered office in the UK so it shouldn't have be whacked
Makes no odds, somebody has to pay to import, which can be either the seller or the buyer.
Communists nevertheless  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 October 2023, 20:02:23
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2023, 18:31:57
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 October 2023, 17:00:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 October 2023, 13:29:23
Seller has a registered office in the UK so it shouldn't have be whacked
Makes no odds, somebody has to pay to import, which can be either the seller or the buyer.
Communists nevertheless  :D
So much so, "we" wanted to have to go through the same shit when we wanted stuff from our nearest neighbours ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 October 2023, 00:14:48
Eight times out of ten, stuff simply gets delivered. The thing that grates is the 'VAT free' handling charge that Parcelfarce slap on it... I doubt it's a coincidence that £12 is exactly the same as £10 + 20% ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 October 2023, 01:47:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 12:59:53
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 12:41:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 11:17:43
I wonder how many people lost their jobs after this little lot
..

https://youtu.be/iEbN2PwJ-mU?si=YF9N67-05s_HO8Iq

They have no business driving with an IQ that low, what in the world did they expect to happen, even the vehicles meant for those conditions are taking a chance.
Note how the chap in the L200 took it nice and slow. He obviously appreciated the fact that his air intake was on the bonnet :y

If the bin wagon had rolled through rather than hit it like a train he'd have easily made it without issue.

Yes, I'd be willing to bet that the bin lorries air intake was just below the windscreen somewhere. The air filter housing would be lower, behind the front bumper, but should be watertight.

If he hadn't gone in like he was driving a Challenger tank....  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 October 2023, 07:37:31
Exactly that. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2023, 07:41:20
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 25 October 2023, 01:47:32
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 12:59:53
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 12:41:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 11:17:43
I wonder how many people lost their jobs after this little lot
..

https://youtu.be/iEbN2PwJ-mU?si=YF9N67-05s_HO8Iq

They have no business driving with an IQ that low, what in the world did they expect to happen, even the vehicles meant for those conditions are taking a chance.
Note how the chap in the L200 took it nice and slow. He obviously appreciated the fact that his air intake was on the bonnet :y

If the bin wagon had rolled through rather than hit it like a train he'd have easily made it without issue.

Yes, I'd be willing to bet that the bin lorries air intake was just below the windscreen somewhere. The air filter housing would be lower, behind the front bumper, but should be watertight.

If he hadn't gone in like he was driving a Challenger tank....  ;D

I was just waiting for that Disco's auto box to explode when they were towing it out!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 October 2023, 16:53:13
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 October 2023, 00:14:48
Eight times out of ten, stuff simply gets delivered. The thing that grates is the 'VAT free' handling charge that Parcelfarce slap on it... I doubt it's a coincidence that £12 is exactly the same as £10 + 20% ::)
RM/Parcelfarce are one of the cheaper couriers for this. DHL were £16 last time I had to pay the "handling charge", I think UPS was even more.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 26 October 2023, 17:11:58
Quote from: Raeturbo on 23 October 2023, 12:41:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 October 2023, 11:17:43
I wonder how many people lost their jobs after this little lot
..

https://youtu.be/iEbN2PwJ-mU?si=YF9N67-05s_HO8Iq

They have no business driving with an IQ that low, what in the world did they expect to happen, even the vehicles meant for those conditions are taking a chance.

It does take all kinds to drown their vehicle though ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO2zLQjvYKY
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 October 2023, 17:15:08
I saw a lot of Mercs on recovery trucks today. I know the SAM on Smarts is prone to water ingress from rain, does it impact other Mercs?

Also saw 7 or 8 Prius' on recovery trucks as well
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 26 October 2023, 17:21:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 October 2023, 17:15:08
I saw a lot of Mercs on recovery trucks today. I know the SAM on Smarts is prone to water ingress from rain, does it impact other Mercs?

Also saw 7 or 8 Prius' on recovery trucks as well

the 452/Roadster more so than others. Never had a problem with my 451 though. I suppose it impacts on ALL Mercs if you drive through 3' of water like a d1ckhead.
The wading depth of my ML isn't that deep even with its Airmatic & 'off road' pack. At least the air feed is bonnet level.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 October 2023, 20:14:55
I know the Four-Two suffers as well....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 October 2023, 20:25:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 October 2023, 17:15:08
I saw a lot of Mercs on recovery trucks today. I know the SAM on Smarts is prone to water ingress from rain, does it impact other Mercs?

Also saw 7 or 8 Prius' on recovery trucks as well
On the S the front one is pretty well protected, rear is behind the rear backrest so if that gets wet you've bigger problems, but get any water through the cabin intake and it WILL find it's way into the floor which is where almost all the Canbus connections are.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 October 2023, 08:18:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 October 2023, 20:25:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 October 2023, 17:15:08
I saw a lot of Mercs on recovery trucks today. I know the SAM on Smarts is prone to water ingress from rain, does it impact other Mercs?

Also saw 7 or 8 Prius' on recovery trucks as well
On the S the front one is pretty well protected, rear is behind the rear backrest so if that gets wet you've bigger problems, but get any water through the cabin intake and it WILL find it's way into the floor which is where almost all the Canbus connections are.
As far as I know, we've not had any real flooding along the M40 route beyond the usual flood plane fields like where YZ250 lives, so wasn't thinking that they had been submerged, but did have some proper rain for about 1.5hrs yesterday early morning.

Of course, it could be they had all come from elsewhere and were still in the process of being relayed back somewhere, which is something I hadn't considered until now.

It was notable that virtually all of them were Toyota Prius and Merc saloons (A, C, E/S).  Oh, and a single obligitory Disco3 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 October 2023, 10:54:29
Discovered that the air struts on the zaf tailgate have gone lazy. I discovered this by parking the car on a dark street and using the very top of my forehead to find the tailgate lip - at speed. >:(

So this morning i contemplated buying a gallon of petrol and some matches. But settled on some replacement struts, which were nearly the same price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 October 2023, 11:12:53
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 28 October 2023, 10:54:29
Discovered that the air struts on the zaf tailgate have gone lazy. I discovered this by parking the car on a dark street and using the very top of my forehead to find the tailgate lip - at speed. >:(

So this morning i contemplated buying a gallon of petrol and some matches. But settled on some replacement struts, which were nearly the same price.
ouch
can you even buy matches these days  :-\

 a pack of Chinese lighters from Poundland may be a wise investment for future  car troubles  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 October 2023, 11:27:50
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 28 October 2023, 10:54:29
Discovered that the air struts on the zaf tailgate have gone lazy. I discovered this by parking the car on a dark street and using the very top of my forehead to find the tailgate lip - at speed. >:(

So this morning i contemplated buying a gallon of petrol and some matches. But settled on some replacement struts, which were nearly the same price.
When taking the dog out, I used to park my Astra estate on uneven ground. If I got it so that there was a hump just behind the car, I'd stand up after putting the dog in, see stars and come round with a large lump on the back of my head  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 28 October 2023, 17:58:21
Quote from: STEMO on 28 October 2023, 11:27:50
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 28 October 2023, 10:54:29
Discovered that the air struts on the zaf tailgate have gone lazy. I discovered this by parking the car on a dark street and using the very top of my forehead to find the tailgate lip - at speed. >:(

So this morning i contemplated buying a gallon of petrol and some matches. But settled on some replacement struts, which were nearly the same price.
When taking the dog out, I used to park my Astra estate on uneven ground. If I got it so that there was a hump just behind the car, I'd stand up after putting the dog in, see stars and come round with a large lump on the back of my head  ;D
How many times did you do that before you twigged?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 28 October 2023, 19:23:53
 Picked up the new reg plates for the Monaro
I indulged
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 29 October 2023, 12:57:34
Washed it and checked a few things over for the MOT on Tues.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 29 October 2023, 15:19:21
I had last week problems in MOT as left rear spring of Daughter's Astra J was broken, changed both rears today, next project is change of Water Pump (1.6 Benzin), perhaps someone could advice whether it could be chanced without removing the right front wheel. There seems to be enouh space for that.
(https://i.postimg.cc/N0CpBWfY/20231029-130448-1.jpg)

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 October 2023, 17:34:17
Quote from: polilara on 29 October 2023, 15:19:21
........ next project is change of Water Pump (1.6 Benzin), perhaps someone could advice whether it could be chanced without removing the right front wheel. There seems to be enough space for that.

enough space on the older 1.6 petrol lumps (Z16XEP ) but getting to the belt tensioner is easier with wheel and liner off  .not sure about newer models sorry , though taking a wheel off and the liner won't take long  :)

.that said , i just replace water pumps with the timing belt ,while it's all apart ,despite it not being timing belt driven on either 1.6 petrol or 1.7 dirty diesel Z17DTH ,new coolant ,aux belt and grease the aux belt tensioner bearing ,

the skin does grow back on your knuckles eventually  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Tick Tock on 30 October 2023, 11:48:05
Took the Omega CD for an MOT test - it had been off the road since last Spring. I thought it may have advisories for rusty brake discs, but it was a pass with only advisory on greasy brake pipe. Result, hopefully it might see its 25th birthday still on the road.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2023, 12:25:15
Sent back another ECU because the sellers presumed, wrongly, that an equivalent part number would work just fine. rather deckheads. You'd have thought that a specialist breaker would appreciate that. Still, to their credit, they've accepted the return.

Alternative sourced from a car known to be appropriately optioned.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 30 October 2023, 15:37:59
Quote from: dave the builder on 29 October 2023, 17:34:17
Quote from: polilara on 29 October 2023, 15:19:21
........ next project is change of Water Pump (1.6 Benzin), perhaps someone could advice whether it could be chanced without removing the right front wheel. There seems to be enough space for that.

enough space on the older 1.6 petrol lumps (Z16XEP ) but getting to the belt tensioner is easier with wheel and liner off  .not sure about newer models sorry , though taking a wheel off and the liner won't take long  :)

.that said , i just replace water pumps with the timing belt ,while it's all apart ,despite it not being timing belt driven on either 1.6 petrol or 1.7 dirty diesel Z17DTH ,new coolant ,aux belt and grease the aux belt tensioner bearing ,

the skin does grow back on your knuckles eventuay  :P

Thanks dave the builder, Should have been done when I was there changing the timing belt, kit had water pump, too, but I was lazy, I try.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 October 2023, 16:26:51
Quote from: Tick Tock on 30 October 2023, 11:48:05
Took the Omega CD for an MOT test - it had been off the road since last Spring. I thought it may have advisories for rusty brake discs, but it was a pass with only advisory on greasy brake pipe. Result, hopefully it might see its 25th birthday still on the road.
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)
Always nice to hear another Omega lives another year
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 30 October 2023, 17:47:07
Quote from: Keith ABS on 28 October 2023, 19:23:53
Picked up the new reg plates for the Monaro
I indulged
.

Cherished plate I presume..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2023, 17:55:14
V8GFY >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 30 October 2023, 18:57:14
Quote from: Rangie on 30 October 2023, 17:47:07
Quote from: Keith ABS on 28 October 2023, 19:23:53
Picked up the new reg plates for the Monaro
I indulged
.

Cherished plate I presume..👍

To a certain degree, it will stop some asking what model it is if they know a little bit about them
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 30 October 2023, 18:57:53
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2023, 17:55:14
V8GFY >:D

No,  A VZ 57 7
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2023, 13:52:25
Swapped the n/s front wheel for the spare so I can get the tyre swapped for the new one due to arrive tomorrow.
That tyre / wheel has always lost a couple of psi a week (approx.) and the tyre has worn very unevenly.
I was shocked (and disappointed in my self ) to find it is actually showing cords on the outside of the tread. Not sure losing air would cause a tyre to wear so badly on just the outside edge, so it looks like wheel alignment will have to be done.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 October 2023, 14:36:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2023, 13:52:25
Swapped the n/s front wheel for the spare so I can get the tyre swapped for the new one due to arrive tomorrow.
That tyre / wheel has always lost a couple of psi a week (approx.) and the tyre has worn very unevenly.
I was shocked (and disappointed in my self ) to find it is actually showing cords on the outside of the tread. Not sure losing air would cause a tyre to wear so badly on just the outside edge, so it looks like wheel alignment will have to be done.  ::)

I never had a car before or since my Omega, with the ability to shred a tyre in short order like an Omega can.  :-\  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 October 2023, 15:59:05
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2023, 13:52:25
Swapped the n/s front wheel for the spare so I can get the tyre swapped for the new one due to arrive tomorrow.
That tyre / wheel has always lost a couple of psi a week (approx.) and the tyre has worn very unevenly.
I was shocked (and disappointed in my self ) to find it is actually showing cords on the outside of the tread. Not sure losing air would cause a tyre to wear so badly on just the outside edge, so it looks like wheel alignment will have to be done.  ::)
tyres down on PSI do wear on the outer edge
tyres overinflated wear on the centre of the tread.
you don't necessarily NEED a "full alignment" either ,since there's little to  gain.
front only alignment on a Hunter Hawkeye local to me was about £35 and showed the rear measurements anyway  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2023, 17:45:04
Quote from: dave the builder on 31 October 2023, 15:59:05
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2023, 13:52:25
Swapped the n/s front wheel for the spare so I can get the tyre swapped for the new one due to arrive tomorrow.
That tyre / wheel has always lost a couple of psi a week (approx.) and the tyre has worn very unevenly.
I was shocked (and disappointed in my self ) to find it is actually showing cords on the outside of the tread. Not sure losing air would cause a tyre to wear so badly on just the outside edge, so it looks like wheel alignment will have to be done.  ::)
tyres down on PSI do wear on the outer edge
tyres overinflated wear on the centre of the tread.
you don't necessarily NEED a "full alignment" either ,since there's little to  gain.
front only alignment on a Hunter Hawkeye local to me was about £35 and showed the rear measurements anyway  :)

Useful to know. Although I would have expected both outer edges of the tyre, rather than just one ?
The tyre is probably around four years old, but probably not much more than 10,000 miles.
Full alignment was last done about 5 years ago, so may just have it done to see if all is ok.
Will try and cure the slow loss of pressure first though. Just hope it isnt a porous rim.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 31 October 2023, 17:55:13
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2023, 17:45:04


Useful to know. Although I would have expected both outer edges of the tyre, rather than just one ?
The tyre is probably around four years old, but probably not much more than 10,000 miles.
Full alignment was last done about 5 years ago, so may just have it done to see if all is ok.
Will try and cure the slow loss of pressure first though. Just hope it isnt a porous rim.

A can of tyre snot makes you the tyre repairer tour not  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 October 2023, 17:59:47
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2023, 17:45:04

Full alignment was last done about 5 years ago, so may just have it done to see if all is ok.
Will try and cure the slow loss of pressure first though. Just hope it isnt a porous rim.

If you are losing pressure and the tyre is scrubbing down on the edge, it may be that you've hit a pothole, knocked the alignment out and slightly bent the rim.  :-\

When I took my Mondeos rims to the refurb place, it was clear how out of shape one of them was when he span it on the machine.  :(

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2023, 12:26:49
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 31 October 2023, 17:59:47
When I took my Mondeos rims to the refurb place, it was clear how out of shape one of them was when he span it on the machine.  :(
Or jack it up and rotate the wheel by hand, and rig up a bit of stiff bent wire to point at the rim, soo see how pissed it is.

More tricking if you have an LSD, obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 November 2023, 07:53:37
Shoulder wear is normal if you corner the car hard.

Inner shoulder wear points to a camber issue...

Jack the car, note the position of the strut bolts and slacken them. The tighten the top bolt by hand until it's just tight and pull the top of the disc out (if the top bolt is just right, you should be able to pull the top of the disc without it settling back inboard),. Then nip up the bottom bolt. Retorque both bolts and compare the new bolt position.

It might take a bit of trial and error to get it visually right and it will tweak the tracking, but it should save the new tyre from going the same way, but it's no substitute for a decent alignment  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2023, 14:23:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2023, 17:55:14
V8GFY >:D

The V8 engine, be it stuffed in a Monaro or supercharged Jag, is a wonderful thing. >:D >:D

The New Mercedes C63 is now fitted a 2 litre 4 pot lump. Apparently it is a slow seller and I can understand why. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 09 November 2023, 06:54:12
 Loaded the "bus" up with the event gear for four days at the NEC
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 November 2023, 14:04:38
Prepping my Omega for MOT
obviously I waited till it was raining  :y
so there's a nice puddle to lie in ,for the authentic "omega owners experience" to replace the original, now 20 + year old ,handbrake cable  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 22 November 2023, 14:40:28
My handbrake cable still  works. MOT passed today!!!, 2001 Y26SE, engineer did not find the OBD, had to advice him. Good Luck for your MOT.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 22 November 2023, 15:24:33
Quote from: polilara on 22 November 2023, 14:40:28
My handbrake cable still  works. MOT passed today!!!, 2001 Y26SE, engineer did not find the OBD, had to advice him. Good Luck for your MOT.
If you say so  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 November 2023, 16:33:50
Quote from: polilara on 22 November 2023, 14:40:28
My handbrake cable still  works. MOT passed today!!!, 2001 Y26SE, engineer did not find the OBD, had to advice him. Good Luck for your MOT.

Congratulations on the MOT pass  8)

my handbrake still worked , I replaced he cable from my parts hoard (QH branded)  as it was getting stiff ,
new return springs (genuine Vauxhall) & new GM pads for the rear ,disks are OK
I strip the brake pads, disks every year before MOT ,check condition, clean, lubricate the slides etc ,
had to re-order return springs for the parts hoard 4241345, 12783879-PMX14 4241345 (genuine Saab branded where cheaper)

But I'm a weirdo  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 24 November 2023, 17:40:26
Had the Range Rover valeted , usually do it myself but just too cold & windy today, new place just opened up special half price offer £49.50 for the  top of the range job so thought I'd give it a try everything cleaned & polished interior looks like new , now tucked away in the garage.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2023, 19:05:25
As has become the norm, it broke on the way home from Holibobs  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 November 2023, 19:22:57
Quote from: Rangie on 24 November 2023, 17:40:26
Had the Range Rover valeted , usually do it myself but just too cold & windy today, new place just opened up special half price offer £49.50 for the  top of the range job so thought I'd give it a try everything cleaned & polished interior looks like new , now tucked away in the garage.

I bet you'll do it all again on the next sunny day when you get it out and spot a smidge on the paintwork or a speck on the seat!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 20:32:52
Had a mishap at the worst time. Wifey and me are having a short weekend away for our silver wedding anniversary, up in the usual place in N Yorkshire. Got all loaded up and set off. Google Maps, being the know-all bastid it is, took us off the main roads and through a small village called Badsworth. Narrow roads and parked cars. A t**t of a van driver came around a parked car and forced me onto the pavement. Bang....tyre knackered. Car full of stuff and a dog crate in the back  >:(
Had about 70 miles ahead of me, so I wasn't gonna do it with a space saver. So......emptied the car out on to the pavement, including dog and crate. Drivers were now getting pissed off, and very close, to my car. Changed the wheel, full size wouldn't go into the well properly, so couldn't get the crate back in. Collapsed the crate, dog on wife's knee in the front, back to Barnsley for a new tyre.
Set off, from the same place I had two hours earlier, and drove along narrow country lanes and up Sutton Bank in the dark, which I'd left early enough to avoid, or so I thought. Here now, but still hacked off at van driver.

As an aside, the 60mph twisties with cats eyes are no problem, but the ones without are not nice. Couldn't put main beam on very often because of oncoming traffic (although that didn't seem to bother some of them). All of those roads should have cats eyes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 November 2023, 20:54:20
Quote from: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 20:32:52
Here now
At least you're there safe and sound.

Enjoy your dirty weekend away :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 21:03:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 November 2023, 20:54:20
Quote from: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 20:32:52
Here now
At least you're there safe and sound.

Enjoy your dirty weekend away :)
Dirty weekend? I'm afraid she may be disappointed  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 November 2023, 21:09:14
Quote from: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 21:03:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 November 2023, 20:54:20
Quote from: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 20:32:52
Here now
At least you're there safe and sound.

Enjoy your dirty weekend away :)
Dirty weekend? I'm afraid she may be disappointed  ;D
Didn't you get dirty changing the wheel then?  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 21:21:35
Quote from: ronnyd on 24 November 2023, 21:09:14
Quote from: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 21:03:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 November 2023, 20:54:20
Quote from: STEMO on 24 November 2023, 20:32:52
Here now
At least you're there safe and sound.

Enjoy your dirty weekend away :)
Dirty weekend? I'm afraid she may be disappointed  ;D
Didn't you get dirty changing the wheel then?  ;)
That's actually another one of my gripes about google maps, Ron. I wasn't clean, but the village certainly was. Beautiful, in fact, with really friendly people asking if everything was okay. Rammed to the gunnels with traffic because it's obviously a shorter route to the A1 and, thanks to google maps, everyone knows that now. I would be mightily pissed off if I'd paid the money those houses must be worth.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 November 2023, 12:25:42
Quote from: Rangie on 24 November 2023, 17:40:26
Had the Range Rover valeted , usually do it myself but just too cold & windy today, new place just opened up special half price offer £49.50 for the  top of the range job so thought I'd give it a try everything cleaned & polished interior looks like new , now tucked away in the garage.

Did they come to you?. Always good if they can.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 November 2023, 15:35:15
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 25 November 2023, 12:25:42
Quote from: Rangie on 24 November 2023, 17:40:26
Had the Range Rover valeted , usually do it myself but just too cold & windy today, new place just opened up special half price offer £49.50 for the  top of the range job so thought I'd give it a try everything cleaned & polished interior looks like new , now tucked away in the garage.

Did they come to you?. Always good if they can.
.

Yes all done on my driveway
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2023, 17:06:09
Found the fault on mine. Put simply, it was designed by a useless Scottish idiot. Boy would I love to have a chat with him about how shit he is.

Replaced the wheel arch liner on hers, after the old one was wrecked by some debris 2 or 3 weeks back.  Job made harder by the fact it was designed by a useless Scottish idiot.  Did I mention I want to educate the idiot?

Started stripping down the Kraton, following its dunking in the sea.  2 seized wheel bearings and a seized motor bearing so far.  Designed by somebody in Derby I believe, and quite well designed.  Built in China, very poorly ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2023, 17:27:20
It should be in his contract to daily drive every car he's ever been involved in but only used examples with over 100k on them. That might up his game.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 25 November 2023, 18:07:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2023, 17:27:20
It should be in his contract to daily drive every car he's ever been involved in but only used examples with over 100k on them. That might up his game.
I'm fairly certain the useless retard has retired now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2023, 19:39:32
In that case, every time one breaks it should be towed to his house and dumped across his porch. ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2023, 10:58:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2023, 19:39:32
In that case, every time one breaks it should be towed to his house and dumped across his porch. ;)
Which would effectively mean me donating the car to the useless idiot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 November 2023, 10:58:37
And I didn't type idiot ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 November 2023, 17:04:34
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 November 2023, 10:58:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2023, 19:39:32
In that case, every time one breaks it should be towed to his house and dumped across his porch. ;)
Which would effectively mean me donating the car to the useless idiot ;D
;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 November 2023, 17:20:13
He deserves it and you’d have your life back🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2023, 11:21:44
Nearly £300 poorer, but genuine part on order, should be delivered midweek (CBA to drive to dealer and back, what with the abortion that's HS2, plus the M1 junction improvements).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 18:28:31
Dropped my Omega in for it's yearly prod and poke by MOT tester .
It passed  :)
with one advisory for wear on the inner edge of O/S/R tyre  ::)
plenty of tread left ,but the tester is very strict .
my rear tyres always wear on the inner edge due to the weight of the bodies in the boot  :P
 
I'll be swapping to the winter wheels soon anyway #ICE-AGE forecast  :P

sod all on emissions ,just like an EV then, but without the horrendous depreciation >:D

Then I dropped the 2002 Astra G 1.4 petrol hatch in for test
that passed ,no advisories  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 27 November 2023, 18:43:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 18:28:31
but without the horrendous depreciation >:D
Oh, I don't know, most Omegas lost 90% of their value in the first 7 years :o


Congrats on the MOTs :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 19:28:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2023, 18:43:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 18:28:31
but without the horrendous depreciation >:D
Oh, I don't know, most Omegas lost 90% of their value in the first 7 years :o


Congrats on the MOTs :y
Thanks

I purchased my Omega for a good price in early 2018 ,so avoided any depreciation  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 27 November 2023, 22:38:31
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 19:28:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 27 November 2023, 18:43:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 18:28:31
but without the horrendous depreciation >:D
Oh, I don't know, most Omegas lost 90% of their value in the first 7 years :o


Congrats on the MOTs :y
Thanks

I purchased my Omega for a good price in early 2018 ,so avoided any depreciation  ;D

Well done on the passes. On the upside, Omega values are going up..... apparently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 22:57:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 November 2023, 22:38:31


Well done on the passes.
Thanks

Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 November 2023, 22:38:31
On the upside, Omega values fuel bills are going up..... apparently.
FTFY  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 November 2023, 13:59:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 22:57:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 November 2023, 22:38:31


Well done on the passes.
Thanks

Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 November 2023, 22:38:31
On the upside, Omega values fuel bills are going up..... apparently.
FTFY  ;)

Hmmm, part of the reason I got the 530D, more profit to be made on expenses claims due to the MPG of a Diesel. That said, I do still give the Omega a blast every so often, well one of them  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 November 2023, 16:44:25
Quote from: VXL V6 on 28 November 2023, 13:59:47
Quote from: dave the builder on 27 November 2023, 22:57:07
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 November 2023, 22:38:31


Well done on the passes.
Thanks

Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 November 2023, 22:38:31
On the upside, Omega values fuel bills are going up..... apparently.
FTFY  ;)

Hmmm, part of the reason I got the 530D, more profit to be made on expenses claims due to the MPG of a Diesel. That said, I do still give the Omega a blast every so often, well one of them  :-[
:y
I use my Omega pretty much every day .
high RFL and fuel offset by NO depreciation  ,
I appreciate that an Omega as a 'daily' is not for most people these days ....
but .... It's comfy, practical and it works for me  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2023, 17:23:22
I still think the Omega is hard to beat, even as a daily.  Particularly the 3.0l which was pretty economical when not caned, and even the 2.5 for the Miss Daisy's.

Not sure I'd want a (non LPG) 3.2 as a daily, due to appalling economy, and the 2.6 is just a dog in every way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 November 2023, 17:38:01
Bought what I think/hope is a one way valve for my screen washers, which I can replace when the scuttle comes off again to do the intake fanimold again.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2023, 17:45:58
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 November 2023, 17:38:01
Bought what I think/hope is a one way valve for my screen washers, which I can replace when the scuttle comes off again to do the intake fanimold again.
So soon...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 November 2023, 18:46:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2023, 17:45:58
So soon...

Other side?

Either that or the daft bastard didn't mix the araldite well enough  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 November 2023, 19:26:46
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 30 November 2023, 18:46:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2023, 17:45:58
So soon...

Other side?

Either that or the daft bastard didn't mix the araldite well enough  :y
"a game of 2 halves"  :-\
left and right banks
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 30 November 2023, 21:30:26
Nice simple job on the Subaru , new stop & tail bulb fitted, first bulb change in 18 years ! So easy to get to & nil corrosion behind the light fitting.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 November 2023, 22:03:28
Replaced the n/s side vision camera and coded it in on the BMW. Did the o/s last year. I guess 11 years before failure isn't bad considering they are mm from the wheel arch.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 09:01:16
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 30 November 2023, 18:46:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2023, 17:45:58
So soon...

Other side?

Either that or the daft bastard didn't mix the araldite well enough  :y
Yeah.  Had I been able to get the part quickly last time, I would have done both. But I needed the car, and kinda assumed that even JLR parts weren't that bad. Incorrectly, clearly!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 09:02:41
As the sun started to come up this morning, I put the space saver on the back of hers, and dropped the wheel I took off to my grumpy MOT man to remove the screw...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 December 2023, 09:22:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 09:02:41
As the sun started to come up this morning, I put the space saver on the back of hers, and dropped the wheel I took off to my grumpy MOT man to remove the screw...

That was a nice birthday present for her  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 16:34:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 01 December 2023, 09:22:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 09:02:41
As the sun started to come up this morning, I put the space saver on the back of hers, and dropped the wheel I took off to my grumpy MOT man to remove the screw...

That was a nice birthday present for her  ;D
See, I know far better than you how to treat a woman.  Though the time you bought Mrs DTM an iron for her birthday does deserve credit.....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 16:36:10
Filled it up with ad-blue as well.  Need to buy some more soon.

Now Shitfix/toolstation are getting a bit pricey, anyone got a source for a decent price??
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 December 2023, 18:25:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 09:01:16
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 30 November 2023, 18:46:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 28 November 2023, 17:45:58
So soon...

Other side?

Either that or the daft bastard didn't mix the araldite well enough  :y
Yeah.  Had I been able to get the part quickly last time, I would have done both. But I needed the car, and kinda assumed that even JLR parts weren't that bad. Incorrectly, clearly!
                Ahh they are a weak point, especially when the cars been breathed on.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 December 2023, 18:27:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 16:34:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 01 December 2023, 09:22:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 09:02:41
As the sun started to come up this morning, I put the space saver on the back of hers, and dropped the wheel I took off to my grumpy MOT man to remove the screw...

That was a nice birthday present for her  ;D
See, I know far better than you how to treat a woman.  Though the time you bought Mrs DTM an iron for her birthday does deserve credit.....

Nice, practical present, that. Must make ironing his shirts much more enjoyable.

Probably best to find a lightweight model next time, mind. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 December 2023, 18:55:04
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 01 December 2023, 18:27:43
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 16:34:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 01 December 2023, 09:22:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 December 2023, 09:02:41
As the sun started to come up this morning, I put the space saver on the back of hers, and dropped the wheel I took off to my grumpy MOT man to remove the screw...

That was a nice birthday present for her  ;D
See, I know far better than you how to treat a woman.  Though the time you bought Mrs DTM an iron for her birthday does deserve credit.....

Nice, practical present, that. Must make ironing his shirts much more enjoyable.

Probably best to find a lightweight model next time, mind. :-X

Exactly how much does Mrs TB weigh? ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2023, 17:44:23
Heated steering wheel finally arrived and fitted.

Toasty hands now 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 December 2023, 18:05:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2023, 17:44:23
Heated steering wheel finally arrived and fitted.

Toasty hands now 8)
That is something I will miss if/when I change cars...

Its something that you only use a few times a year, but is worth its weight in gold those few times you do!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2023, 18:29:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 December 2023, 18:05:02
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2023, 17:44:23
Heated steering wheel finally arrived and fitted.

Toasty hands now 8)
That is something I will miss if/when I change cars...

Its something that you only use a few times a year, but is worth its weight in gold those few times you do!
Looking forward to it after arriving back on a frosty morning  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 04 December 2023, 22:23:38
Got one on the Jag, feel spoiled when I use it they’re  great 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 December 2023, 23:09:56
Quote from: Raeturbo on 04 December 2023, 22:23:38
Got one on the Jag, feel spoiled when I use it they’re  great 👍

My Touareg has one too although I don't think I've ever used it :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 04 December 2023, 23:24:39
Mine comes on with the seats no individual control👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 December 2023, 23:41:09
The Range Rover has one, I've never used it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 04 December 2023, 23:51:07
Quote from: henryd on 04 December 2023, 23:09:56
....

My Touareg has one too although I don't think I've ever used it :-X

Quote from: Rangie on 04 December 2023, 23:41:09
The Range Rover has one, I've never used it.

is that just out of stubbornness ....  :-\

you could both just leave the heater off & wear an overcoat & bobhat!  ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 04 December 2023, 23:52:01
I use my ML's heated steering wheel!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 December 2023, 01:29:44
👍 warm arse,warm hands🤭
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 05 December 2023, 10:20:15
Never had cold hands when driving.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 10:57:29
I've had it on a couple of cars in the past and I've enjoyed it for cold mornings when I CBA don't have time to run the car warm before setting off. By the time the windows have been scraped, bum and hands are toasty warm.

It was also on both EVs that I had, but totally unnecessary IMO, the car warms itself off a phone app/timer before you get in, no need for a hand warmer, or scraping any ice.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 11:30:15
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 10:57:29
I've had it on a couple of cars in the past and I've enjoyed it for cold mornings when I CBA don't have time to run the car warm before setting off. By the time the windows have been scraped, bum and hands are toasty warm.

It was also on both EV's that I had, but totally unnecessary IMO, the car warms itself off a phone app/timer before you get in, no need for a hand warmer, or scraping any ice.  :y
Does that affect the range in any significant way?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 December 2023, 11:32:57
Quote from: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 11:30:15
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 10:57:29
I've had it on a couple of cars in the past and I've enjoyed it for cold mornings when I CBA don't have time to run the car warm before setting off. By the time the windows have been scraped, bum and hands are toasty warm.

It was also on both EV's that I had, but totally unnecessary IMO, the car warms itself off a phone app/timer before you get in, no need for a hand warmer, or scraping any ice.  :y
Does that affect the range in any significant way?
What do you think, Ron?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 December 2023, 12:33:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2023, 17:44:23
Heated steering wheel finally arrived and fitted.

Toasty hands now 8)

No such luxury on the Mexican. I believe it was part of the £1200  'comfort pack' that also included keyless entry and a couple of other items I can't remember.

I did spec the sports seats from the M3 and M4 though. Electric movement and rump roasters included.

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 December 2023, 12:52:35
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 10:57:29
I've had it on a couple of cars in the past and I've enjoyed it for cold mornings when I CBA don't have time to run the car warm before setting off. By the time the windows have been scraped, bum and hands are toasty warm.

It was also on both EVs that I had, but totally unnecessary IMO, the car warms itself off a phone app/timer before you get in, no need for a hand warmer, or scraping any ice.  :y
Isn't that a by product of heating the battery so that it actually works :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 14:39:13
Quote from: STEMO on 05 December 2023, 11:32:57
Quote from: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 11:30:15
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 10:57:29
I've had it on a couple of cars in the past and I've enjoyed it for cold mornings when I CBA don't have time to run the car warm before setting off. By the time the windows have been scraped, bum and hands are toasty warm.

It was also on both EV's that I had, but totally unnecessary IMO, the car warms itself off a phone app/timer before you get in, no need for a hand warmer, or scraping any ice.  :y
Does that affect the range in any significant way?
What do you think, Ron?  ;D
;D Yeah, realise that it does, but just wondered by how much.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 14:41:19
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 December 2023, 12:33:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2023, 17:44:23
Heated steering wheel finally arrived and fitted.

Toasty hands now 8)

No such luxury on the Mexican. I believe it was part of the £1200  'comfort pack' that also included keyless entry and a couple of other items I can't remember.

I did spec the sports seats from the M3 and M4 though. Electric movement and rump roasters included.


I just fart a bit more.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 15:22:48

Quote from: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 11:30:15
Does that affect the range in any significant way?


Two possible answers Ron, either not at all, because the car is still plugged into the mains and drawers about the same amount as it uses for heating. Or, if not plugged in, it loses a very small amount of range, one mile or (typically) less in my experience.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 December 2023, 16:12:03
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 December 2023, 12:33:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 December 2023, 17:44:23
Heated steering wheel finally arrived and fitted.

Toasty hands now 8)

No such luxury on the Mexican. I believe it was part of the £1200  'comfort pack' that also included keyless entry and a couple of other items I can't remember.

I did spec the sports seats from the M3 and M4 though. Electric movement and rump roasters included.

Both my E92 335d and 330d’s had electric bolsters as well as memory and heat. They automatically gripped you when you cornered fast, and got tighter as you went even faster around the corner. They used to hurt me as I had a boney little frame back then.  ;D
I had the heated steering wheel and the heated neck vents in the seats with the winter pack in my bmw F33 convertible, but we won’t mention that as TB took the piss when I owned that.
Defrosting on all of them was done from the bmw app from the comfort of indoors.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 16:17:18
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 15:22:48

Quote from: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 11:30:15
Does that affect the range in any significant way?


Two possible answers Ron, either not at all, because the car is still plugged into the mains and drawers about the same amount as it uses for heating. Or, if not plugged in, it loses a very small amount of range, one mile or (typically) less in my experience.
Thanks Jim.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 December 2023, 16:52:13
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 15:22:48

Quote from: ronnyd on 05 December 2023, 11:30:15
Does that affect the range in any significant way?


Two possible answers Ron, either not at all, because the car is still plugged into the mains and drawers about the same amount as it uses for heating. Or, if not plugged in, it loses a very small amount of range, one mile or (typically) less in my experience.
I'm really surprised at that.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 19:38:17
For whatever reason using the heater while going along uses a lot more energy. I suspect it's down to 2 factors. Firstly you have 60+ mph cold air going over the surface of the car, sucking heat away and second the car can defrost itself in 5mins tops (both mine had heated front screens and strong heaters. Meaning they weren't running heat for very long.

Also both mine had heat pumps rather than just blower motors and heaters. I think this makes a substantial difference.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2023, 20:14:33
Quote from: YZ250 on 05 December 2023, 16:12:03
my bmw F33 convertible, but we won’t mention that as TB took the piss when I owned that.
//TB resists...

Bloody hairdressers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 December 2023, 20:29:19
It would appear I didn't reattach the washer pipe when refitting the scuttle.  Nor did chrisgixer.  Fortunately the scuttle is surprisingly well designed for maintenance.

So remaining things still to do are swap over the 2 plastic studs that got fitted in wrong place, and refit sound deadening and engine cover once I know no fuel leaks from the high pressure side.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 December 2023, 07:58:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 05 December 2023, 19:38:17
For whatever reason using the heater while going along uses a lot more energy. I suspect it's down to 2 factors. Firstly you have 60+ mph cold air going over the surface of the car, sucking heat away and second the car can defrost itself in 5mins tops (both mine had heated front screens and strong heaters. Meaning they weren't running heat for very long.

Also both mine had heat pumps rather than just blower motors and heaters. I think this makes a substantial difference.

Depends on the car, with a heat pump it should be using no electric heating at all when on the move and should be recovering heat from the motors, inverter and battery  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 06 December 2023, 10:43:54
Eff all ,cars still froze so staying in the warm------------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 December 2023, 10:58:34
Took pity on the Evoque and inflated the tyres. Found out the passenger side central locking has gone lazy.

Should have stayed inside.  ::) ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 December 2023, 11:12:00
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 December 2023, 10:58:34
Took pity on the Evoque and inflated the tyres. Found out the passenger side central locking has gone lazy.

Should have stayed inside.  ::) ;D

You know you might as well do all four doors at once, save you getting them done at monthly intervals until March  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 December 2023, 12:01:44
Yes, I could do that, but seeing as she may be trading it in over the next month or two, it might just be getting one.

From eBay. Made in China. Costing about £25.

What could possibly go wrong  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 06 December 2023, 13:02:25
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 December 2023, 12:01:44
Yes, I could do that, but seeing as she may be trading it in over the next month or two, it might just be getting one.

From eBay. Made in China. Costing about £25.

What could possibly go wrong  :D
Probably better than the original  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 13:48:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 06 December 2023, 10:58:34
Took pity on the Evoque and inflated the tyres. Found out the passenger side central locking has gone lazy.

Should have stayed inside.  ::) ;D
Its JLR, I'm guess about 4+ years old. The door locks are designed to fail.

I tried cheap chinky ones in mine, neither lasted the warranty period, so go back to being arse-raped £130 a pop by the dealer.  One of the 2 chinky ones only lasted 3 months...   ...and being from ebay, no comeback

So guess it depends how quickly you want shot of it :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 13:50:37
Refitted the injector sound deadening, and dreamt up new names for that scottish idiot designer.  Granted, he didn't design the engine (did anybody?) but he still signed off, thus ultimately responsible. Tosspot.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 13:52:00
And now the chinky headlight washer I fitted only a few weeks ago isn't squirting.  FFS.

What the chances of it being a fault in pump or one way valve...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 December 2023, 14:11:38
A bit more foreplay perhaps?😇
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 December 2023, 14:13:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 13:48:59
Its JLR, I'm guess about 4+ years old. The door locks are designed to fail.
Its a 2015 one, so either its lasted well beyond its intended design life, or its about to get its second replacement  ;D

Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 13:48:59
So guess it depends how quickly you want shot of it :y

The correct question is, how long can I withstand the nagging to do the job, then add that to how long it will last....

On balance I think the eBay one will do just fine  ;D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 December 2023, 16:45:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.

That should last for about a week before some shithead with a box of electronic tricks opens the doors and has it away. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 06 December 2023, 17:48:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.
.


Why does she want a vehicle that looks like an Elephant has sat on the roof ? ( a strikingly true observation made by my youngest grandson) 😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2023, 13:46:28
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 December 2023, 16:45:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.

That should last for about a week before some shithead with a box of electronic tricks opens the doors and has it away. :)
No different to mine, which I'm sure is the same technology anyway. And I don't fret.  Any car is easily nickable.  Certain car types just get the BBC-esque media all creamed up ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2023, 13:47:48
Quote from: Rangie on 06 December 2023, 17:48:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.
.


Why does she want a vehicle that looks like an Elephant has sat on the roof ? ( a strikingly true observation made by my youngest grandson) 😂
Who knows what goes on in the mind of a woman.  But being a modern man, I don't dictate to her what she can and can't have. Much.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 December 2023, 14:46:13
Quote from: TheBoy on 07 December 2023, 13:47:48
Quote from: Rangie on 06 December 2023, 17:48:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.
.


Why does she want a vehicle that looks like an Elephant has sat on the roof ? ( a strikingly true observation made by my youngest grandson) 😂
Who knows what goes on in the mind of a woman.  But being a modern man, I don't dictate to her what she can and can't have. Much.
.

I'm in total agreement with you mine will not part with her Subaru Forester, it's 18 years old now we've owned it for six but have known it from new nothing will convince her to part with it, the new MX5 we bought a few months back was hardly used so that went back to the dealership I've given up now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 December 2023, 14:58:45
Quote from: Rangie on 07 December 2023, 14:46:13
I've given up now.
A fool for even trying, Rangie ;D.  But we never learn, do we ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 December 2023, 20:08:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.

I know of a very good used one, coming available soon... ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 December 2023, 22:45:26
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 07 December 2023, 20:08:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 December 2023, 15:57:22
Mrs TheBoy has an itch for an Evoque. God knows why.

I know of a very good used one, coming available soon... ;D
Three good tyres :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 December 2023, 14:16:06
Had the stone chip on the Mondeos windscreen repaired today, but unfortunately it was too big and deep to get an invisible repair and as it's in the field of vision looks like I'll need a new windscreen before MOT time.  :-\

Moral of the story is, get your windscreen chips sorted pronto before the moisture seeps in. The windscreen fella said it would have been a better outcome if I hadn't left it a couple of months.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 December 2023, 14:55:15
Fitted new dipped beam bulbs, which is a bit of a faff. Checked fluids and tyre pressures.
Got MOT in the next week or so. Hopefully it goes through easily enough (usually does) and I can ignore it until winter is over.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 December 2023, 15:17:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 08 December 2023, 14:16:06
Had the stone chip on the Mondeos windscreen repaired today, but unfortunately it was too big and deep to get an invisible repair and as it's in the field of vision looks like I'll need a new windscreen before MOT time.  :-\

Moral of the story is, get your windscreen chips sorted pronto before the moisture seeps in. The windscreen fella said it would have been a better outcome if I hadn't left it a couple of months.  :-[

£75 usually.  :-X

I cracked the screen on my classic Vauxhall when trying to 'coax' the wiper arm off with a little gentle persuasion. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 December 2023, 15:33:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 December 2023, 15:17:05
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 08 December 2023, 14:16:06
Had the stone chip on the Mondeos windscreen repaired today, but unfortunately it was too big and deep to get an invisible repair and as it's in the field of vision looks like I'll need a new windscreen before MOT time.  :-\

Moral of the story is, get your windscreen chips sorted pronto before the moisture seeps in. The windscreen fella said it would have been a better outcome if I hadn't left it a couple of months.  :-[

£75 usually. :-X

I cracked the screen on my classic Vauxhall when trying to 'coax' the wiper arm off with a little gentle persuasion. :-\

£115 with my insurer Hastings, plus the £25 I've shelled out today on the repair.  :(

Still, I guess buying a heated windscreen with a rain sensor would cost £££££££!  :o  So not too bad all in all.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 December 2023, 16:07:04
Not sure my screen would be fully covered :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2023, 17:17:31
I think my glass excess this year is £140 on mine, and £100 on hers.  So looks like they take vehicle spec into consideration now....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 December 2023, 21:05:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 December 2023, 17:17:31
I think my glass excess this year is £140 on mine, and £100 on hers.  So looks like they take vehicle spec into consideration now....
Not sure mine would stretch to full coverage. Mercedes screen is well over £700, vaguely recall summat about £250 claim limit...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2023, 20:10:03
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 08 December 2023, 21:05:49
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 December 2023, 17:17:31
I think my glass excess this year is £140 on mine, and £100 on hers.  So looks like they take vehicle spec into consideration now....
Not sure mine would stretch to full coverage. Mercedes screen is well over £700, vaguely recall summat about £250 claim limit...
Suspect all large exec saloon screens are similar in price TBH, so suspect yours is a lot more.  Retail on mine is £1244.75, not including finishers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 09 December 2023, 20:22:22
Easy fix on the headlight washer that had stopped working, despite only being replaced a month or so ago.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 December 2023, 11:47:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2023, 20:22:22
Easy fix on the headlight washer that had stopped working, despite only being replaced a month or so ago.

Did you use chinky tat?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2023, 17:55:42
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 December 2023, 11:47:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 December 2023, 20:22:22
Easy fix on the headlight washer that had stopped working, despite only being replaced a month or so ago.

Did you use chinky tat?
It was from the land of the chow mein.  The genuine ones are from the land of the onion munching garlic brigade.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2023, 18:00:06
Probably the lesser of the two evils then.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 December 2023, 18:06:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 December 2023, 18:00:06
Probably the lesser of the two evils then.  ;D
I replaced on a year of 2 ago, and the other this year.  So the froggie ones last between 11 and 13 years as a guess.  About as long as the useless, shit, crappy froggie plastic lasts on that stupid, shitty engine*.  So its a bit of an experiment to see how the chinks do :y



*I actually like the engine, stupid plastic shit aside.  And that's plastic shit that has to deal with post turbo pressure. Prone to splitting apparently. No shit, Sherlock!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 December 2023, 12:22:12
Reset the traps under the bonnet of the mighty Signum.

They were empty with the bait gone. :-\

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 December 2023, 12:33:51
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 December 2023, 12:22:12
Reset the traps under the bonnet of the mighty Signum.

They were empty with the bait gone. :-\

clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134763364851) ;)
put it in a mister/spray bottle (you could dilute in a carrier oil )  and spray the infested car
you can buy ready made repellent that contains mint oil but that would be weaker.& watered down.
mice and rats hate mint apparently  ;)

 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 December 2023, 14:12:43
I believe they also hate Jeyes fluid. Might be worth a try.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 11 December 2023, 15:30:06
Moved them out of the garage & put the outside decorations up & then put both cars back in the garage 🎄🎄🎄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 11 December 2023, 18:13:55
Took the shortened front section of Omega prop shaft to the man to get it checked/balanced or remade (£80) and then to the exhaust place to order some bends for tail pipes. Prop will be done next Mon and exhaust this Thurs
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 December 2023, 14:36:45
Implemented a complete bodge carefully engineered solution using the tools and materials on hand to the zafira's exhaust as the blow from the flexi section has finally become unbearable.

Said solution involved the use of flexible aluminium ducting and some jubilee clips. Given its required design life is about 3-4 days and 140 miles, I'm confident in my solution  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 December 2023, 18:44:41
Took the Range Rover out and towed the Round Table Santa Sleigh into town ready for its trips round the local area, I've played Santa a couple of times but it gets too cold for my liking so I'll stick to just towing it now.  🎄🎄🎄
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2023, 20:02:25
The tart from the Round Table was banging on my door for about 5 minutes.  Could clearly see the lights on and hear the tele, but couldn't grasp the message!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 12 December 2023, 20:29:30
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2023, 20:02:25
The tart from the Round Table was banging on my door for about 5 minutes.  Could clearly see the lights on and hear the tele, but couldn't grasp the message!
We must get the sprint version, as they fly round our estate so fast that i don't have time to get to the front door with my handful of pennies.
I'm a poor pensioner i'll have you know.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 December 2023, 21:02:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2023, 20:02:25
The tart from the Round Table was banging on my door for about 5 minutes.  Could clearly see the lights on and hear the tele, but couldn't grasp the message!



If I'm being honest some of the little kids eyes just lit up when they saw me dressed up as Santa , it was really quite rewarding, but the last time I did was about 7 years ago & I got absolutely frozen.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 December 2023, 23:08:16
Quote from: Rangie on 12 December 2023, 21:02:32
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 December 2023, 20:02:25
The tart from the Round Table was banging on my door for about 5 minutes.  Could clearly see the lights on and hear the tele, but couldn't grasp the message!


If I'm being honest some of the little kids eyes just lit up when they saw me dressed up as Santa , it was really quite rewarding, but the last time I did was about 7 years ago & I got absolutely frozen.

The kids love it and take it all in. My grandchildren went out the other night to wave to him as the Round Table did the rounds.  :y  I remember one year having to jump start the tow car for the sleigh (some 4x4) as it conked out in our cul-de-sac, so I did my bit for Santa.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2023, 12:49:26
Noted the ciggy lighter blanking plug was missing from her socket in the armrest cubby hole.

10 minutes with Tinkercad resulted in:
(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/CiggyBlankDesign.jpg)

About 20 minutes to print, all sorted.  Should stop any shite getting in when not in use, especially metallic shite ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 December 2023, 13:46:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2023, 12:49:26
Noted the ciggy lighter blanking plug was missing from her socket in the armrest cubby hole.

10 minutes with Tinkercad resulted in:
(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/CiggyBlankDesign.jpg)

About 20 minutes to print, all sorted.  Should stop any shite getting in when not in use, especially metallic shite ;D

I don't think mine has ever not had a phone charger shoved into it. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 17 December 2023, 15:54:36
Looks like a couple of minutes lathe work and a few pence worth of delrin to me.... :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2023, 16:16:36
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2023, 15:54:36
Looks like something you'd pick up from Travis Perkins to fix your drains to me.... :y

Fixed!  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2023, 16:55:53
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2023, 15:54:36
Looks like a couple of minutes lathe work and a few pence worth of delrin to me.... :y
One has to use what is to hand :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 December 2023, 16:56:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2023, 16:16:36
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2023, 15:54:36
Looks like something you'd pick up from Travis Perkins to fix your drains to me.... :y

Fixed!  :y  ;D
I can print you a larger one if you need another butt plug....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 17 December 2023, 17:48:45
Thought it was a terracotta plant pot.  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2023, 18:34:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2023, 16:56:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2023, 16:16:36
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2023, 15:54:36
Looks like something you'd pick up from Travis Perkins to fix your drains to me.... :y

Fixed!  :y  ;D
I can print you a larger one if you need another butt plug....

I think you're confusing me with Uncle STEMO.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 December 2023, 18:48:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2023, 18:34:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 December 2023, 16:56:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2023, 16:16:36
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2023, 15:54:36
Looks like something you'd pick up from Travis Perkins to fix your drains to me.... :y

Fixed!  :y  ;D
I can print you a larger one if you need another butt plug....

I think you're confusing me with Uncle STEMO.  :)
I've already got mine, thank you  :-*
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2023, 18:38:54
Put a deposit down on the Zafira's successor  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2023, 18:42:04
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2023, 18:38:54
Put a deposit down on the Zafira's successor  :y
Dacia Duster or CL500 :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 19 December 2023, 19:02:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2023, 18:42:04
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2023, 18:38:54
Put a deposit down on the Zafira's successor  :y
Dacia Duster or CL500 :-\


Jogger is more likely than a Duster. Although either would suit me enough to get over the dirty feeling of having bought a Renault :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 December 2023, 20:05:00
Quote from: Nick W on 19 December 2023, 19:02:33
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2023, 18:42:04
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2023, 18:38:54
Put a deposit down on the Zafira's successor  :y
Dacia Duster or CL500 :-\


Jogger is more likely than a Duster. Although either would suit me enough to get over the dirty feeling of having bought a Renault :o
Strange looking things in the flesh those joggers. I don't need one, I don't know another six people.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 19 December 2023, 21:22:37
Saw a Jogger being delivered to a house just down the road from me. Don't know them well enough to ask them what they think of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 December 2023, 07:36:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2023, 18:42:04
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2023, 18:38:54
Put a deposit down on the Zafira's successor  :y
Dacia Duster or CL500 :-\

Sadly the requirement of 7 seats ruled out both those options (the cl500 I have a definite soft spot for).

Went for a Ford Galaxy tdci 163ps in the end as all the grand voyagers I saw were either ropey, expensive or both.  ???

We had a look at a couple of Zaf Tourers but the third row space just wasn't sufficient - not that it bothered me any as I will always be a first row passenger.

The Galaxy handles very well for its size and given it has 50% more power and about 120% more torque than the zafira it should go well enough for a family bus.

Seeing as I know you all love an opportunity to tell people they've spent too much on their cars  ;D

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15982471 (https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15982471)

On a side note Stemo, if you're looking for out and out space, I reckon you could lose mutley in here no problem!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 December 2023, 07:43:47
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 December 2023, 07:36:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2023, 18:42:04
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 December 2023, 18:38:54
Put a deposit down on the Zafira's successor  :y
Dacia Duster or CL500 :-\

Sadly the requirement of 7 seats ruled out both those options (the cl500 I have a definite soft spot for).

Went for a Ford Galaxy tdci 163ps in the end as all the grand voyagers I saw were either ropey, expensive or both.  ???

We had a look at a couple of Zaf Tourers but the third row space just wasn't sufficient - not that it bothered me any as I will always be a first row passenger.

The Galaxy handles very well for its size and given it has 50% more power and about 120% more torque than the zafira it should go well enough for a family bus.

Seeing as I know you all love an opportunity to tell people they've spent too much on their cars  ;D

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15982471 (https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15982471)

On a side note Stemo, if you're looking for out and out space, I reckon you could lose mutley in here no problem!

Looks good to me. :y

.. but wait until TheBoy spots the Sony head unit. :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 December 2023, 12:59:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 December 2023, 07:43:47
Looks good to me. :y

.. but wait until TheBoy spots the Sony head unit. :-X

Well sh!t, what's he got against the bastid head unit?! >:( 

I was prepared for the comments on: rust, suspension bushes, DMF, DPF, injectors, EGR, glow plugs etc etc. What the merry hell is wrong with my stereo?!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 20 December 2023, 13:24:32
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 December 2023, 12:59:43
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 December 2023, 07:43:47
Looks good to me. :y

.. but wait until TheBoy spots the Sony head unit. :-X

Well sh!t, what's he got against the bastid head unit?! >:( 

I was prepared for the comments on: rust, suspension bushes, DMF, DPF, injectors, EGR, glow plugs etc etc. What the merry hell is wrong with my stereo?!  ;D

Type Sony into the search bar above, type TheBoy into the 'by user' and search.  :y  He comes across as sitting on the fence where Sony are concerned but I'm sure he loves them really.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 December 2023, 14:20:36
Changed the battery in MrsT's 2016 Zafira Tourer, was the original GM one. Not bad going I guess. Easy job.

Unlike the BMW, where when I come to do that, apparently I need to code it/link it with Bimmerlink/bimmercode. Luckily it had a new one fitted at purchase, so should be good for a few years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 December 2023, 14:33:39
Hi Tunnie, long time no see!

How's the 435i? My old boss had one - nice bit of kit I thought and I still miss my 335d  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 December 2023, 14:51:35
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 20 December 2023, 14:33:39
Hi Tunnie, long time no see!

How's the 435i? My old boss had one - nice bit of kit I thought and I still miss my 335d  :y

I love it, has some decent performance. Silky smooth straight 6, loads of gadgets. Feels well screwed together done 7k since I bought it last year. Really enjoy driving it which is the main thing, love being back in RWD. Just makes the drive much more enjoyable when booting it, much more fun the rears loosing traction than the fronts spinning up!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 December 2023, 15:11:22
Quote from: tunnie on 20 December 2023, 14:20:36
Changed the battery in MrsT's 2016 Zafira Tourer, was the original GM one. Not bad going I guess. Easy job.

Unlike the BMW, where when I come to do that, apparently I need to code it/link it with Bimmerlink/bimmercode. Luckily it had a new one fitted at purchase, so should be good for a few years.

You do indeed, but it's simple enough with any diag tool, the Battery Management System needs to know so it manages the charging / discharging profile of the new battery.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 20 December 2023, 15:45:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 20 December 2023, 15:11:22
Quote from: tunnie on 20 December 2023, 14:20:36
Changed the battery in MrsT's 2016 Zafira Tourer, was the original GM one. Not bad going I guess. Easy job.

Unlike the BMW, where when I come to do that, apparently I need to code it/link it with Bimmerlink/bimmercode. Luckily it had a new one fitted at purchase, so should be good for a few years.

You do indeed, but it's simple enough with any diag tool, the Battery Management System needs to know so it manages the charging / discharging profile of the new battery.

Yeah looks easy enough, not yet invested in BimmerLink/Code, a friend has one. Which allowed me to open the exhaust flap and pull the fuse
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 20 December 2023, 17:17:14
They are quite useful apps to be honest. I've also got the proper BMW diags and cables which has proven useful when replacing side vision cameras etc
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2023, 08:35:37
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 20 December 2023, 07:43:47
.. but wait until TheBoy spots the Sony head unit. :-X
fikk'n, shitty, poxy, useless, crappy, blah blah  >:(

Do they still beep about a thousand times when you turn them on or off?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 21 December 2023, 08:39:35
Viral_Jim - don't know much able the mechanicals of the newer ones, as only driven them as hire cars, so tend to be fairly new.  Not a bad load lugger to be in either as a driver or front seat passenger (not every got in the back of newer ones), but glad to see yours is a manual, as the auto isn't well suited and makes it feel like a dog.

Hope it serves you well :)

(My mum wouldn't let me own that one, its blue.  She tells me off every time I get a blue car ;D)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 21 December 2023, 17:36:01
Quote from: VXL V6 on 20 December 2023, 17:17:14
They are quite useful apps to be honest. I've also got the proper BMW diags and cables which has proven useful when replacing side vision cameras etc

Thanks, useful to know!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 December 2023, 09:06:08
Quote from: TheBoy on 21 December 2023, 08:39:35
Viral_Jim - don't know much able the mechanicals of the newer ones, as only driven them as hire cars, so tend to be fairly new.  Not a bad load lugger to be in either as a driver or front seat passenger (not every got in the back of newer ones), but glad to see yours is a manual, as the auto isn't well suited and makes it feel like a dog.

Not only is the auto a dog, it's also Ford's attempt at a DSG type setup that got them sued in class actions in both USA and Australia and was ultimately dropped because ol' Henry's boffins couldn't get it to work right.

So far I've only done about 250miles of mixed driving but it seems to handle well for a big bus. The 2.0 is much quieter & smoother feeling than it's 2.2l brother that's sitting in her Evoque. Not sure why this would be the case as you'd hope the Evoque has better sound deadening.

Being a ford there's a rattle from somewhere in the 3rd row seats and a squeak from the second. Both of which I will have to fix before they drive me insane.

Radio is mercifully beep free. Just one when turned on or the source is changed and it turns itself off (beeplessly) when you switch off and open the door. There's a disproportionate amount of bass, just like every Sony radio I've ever had, but it works well enough.

I haven't found any rust yet. Mostly because I haven't looked
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 December 2023, 14:23:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.
Yes, my diesel is chain driven and gets an oil change once a year, whether it needs it or not.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 28 December 2023, 16:58:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers. ..... once its done more than 4k on the oil.

And I bet it's still black even after a run around the block!  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 18:46:06
Quote from: STEMO on 28 December 2023, 14:23:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.
Yes, my diesel is chain driven and gets an oil change once a year, whether it needs it or not.
Yeah, but I keep mine more than 5 minutes....

*ANYTHING* should easily last 100k, no matter how much you abuse it.  Nissan Leafs (and similar ill conceived TVs) aside, obviously.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 December 2023, 19:11:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 18:46:06
Quote from: STEMO on 28 December 2023, 14:23:14
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil. :P

Yes, my diesel is chain driven and gets an oil change once a year, whether it needs it or not.
Yeah, but I keep mine more than 5 minutes....

*ANYTHING* should easily last 100k, no matter how much you abuse it.  Nissan Leafs (and similar ill conceived TVs) aside, obviously.
Your cars break much more often than mine do. I put over 90,000 miles on my last astra (added to the 20odd it had already done) with no more than annual oil changes, and I never had to call out the RAC once  ;D
This one is coming up to 70,000 and is still running sweet  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 December 2023, 22:22:59
It’s an Astra what do you expect? Best car ever made I love mine to bits 🤣👍👍 I’ve had one in one form or another for 30 years
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2023, 10:59:10
Quote from: STEMO on 28 December 2023, 19:11:00
Your cars break much more often than mine do. I put over 90,000 miles on my last astra (added to the 20odd it had already done) with no more than annual oil changes, and I never had to call out the RAC once  ;D
This one is coming up to 70,000 and is still running sweet  :P
Mine all have a lot more miles...   ...although in the case of my current car, most of the issues have been down to moronic design decisions made by Ford and PSA.

I'd expect anything modernist to last to 100k even will only an annual oil change and brakes and tyres as a when required.  It's the 100k to 250+k when you start to see the results of piss poor servicing.  And diesels still heavily contaminate the oil with particulates (hence the oil goes black almost instantly) which is like running grit in your oil.  Modern diesels also water the oil down with diesel as well, to varying extents.

Add to that, *nobody* makes an oil that in standard car sump sizes will not have mostly broken down in 7k...

But if you only keep to 100k, who cares, and when it's sold on, its not your problem ;).  You probably over service the car in that case...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 29 December 2023, 15:16:46
Changed the engine oil and filter on my 1997 2.5 Elite.

Followed that with a car wash with new shampoo and a new foam sponge!!!! Luxury!!  Certainly looks a lot better now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 December 2023, 16:42:42
Battery was flat so charged it up slowly and while refitting it, put on its winter jacket, which has been sat in the boot for a few years.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 29 December 2023, 17:23:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.

Any wonder, the earlier Ingenium engines are prone to chain issues, my lads Xf needs doing at 82k with full history
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 December 2023, 17:51:06
Quote from: henryd on 29 December 2023, 17:23:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.

Any wonder, the earlier Ingenium engines are prone to chain issues, my lads Xf needs doing at 82k with full history
Indeed, although that hasn't changed my service schedule.  I suspect the stupid 21k service interval doesn't help the chains much...

And I won't even begin to ask what mongrel thought it was a good idea to put the chains on the back!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2023, 12:54:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 December 2023, 17:51:06
Quote from: henryd on 29 December 2023, 17:23:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.

Any wonder, the earlier Ingenium engines are prone to chain issues, my lads Xf needs doing at 82k with full history
Indeed, although that hasn't changed my service schedule.  I suspect the stupid 21k service interval doesn't help the chains much...

And I won't even begin to ask what mongrel thought it was a good idea to put the chains on the back!
Probably the same imbecile that thought the VAG V6/8/10tdi would make a good marine engine with four chains between the engine and gearbox.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 December 2023, 14:51:49
Changed the inner tie rods on the zafira. Very straightforward job other than trying to get the rubber boot back onto the rack on the near side.  :-X

I don't know which imbecile thought that placement was a good idea, or who went on to give them a job designing inlet manifolds for JLR but I honestly couldn't get tired of punching them.

Is there some sort of trick to getting this done? After faffing about for far too long I used a jubilee clip and folded the boot back over it, then used the same jubilee clip to secure it to the rack. Worked out ok in the end, but one hell of a performance for something that should have been so simple.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2023, 15:50:41
Undo the rack to give more wiggle room :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 January 2024, 00:49:14
Took out the rear springs on the Zaf for a quick wire brushing and paint (another MOT advisory) on my way to the trailing arm bushes.

Given it's six degrees here, I wasn't going to carry on in the rain, so I put some penetrating oil on the bolts and retreated to the garage to clean up the springs. Then borrowed a blower heater off the in-laws so I can get some paint on them in the morning  :y.

It's debatable whether this will work as well on the subframe  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 January 2024, 07:35:33
Quote from: henryd on 29 December 2023, 17:23:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.

Any wonder, the earlier Ingenium engines are prone to chain issues, my lads Xf needs doing at 82k with full history

Its the crazy 21k mile intervals that take out the chains (the links wear)...........full service history is never a good sign.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 January 2024, 08:47:26
The chain on my astra makes a horrendous noise on startup. I know what it is, the plastic guides on the bottom of the timing cover have disintegrated the chain hits the cover until the hydraulic tensioners kick in.
It's a common fault, Vx say it is a characteristic of the engine  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 02 January 2024, 10:51:08
Characteristic = design flaw-------
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 02 January 2024, 11:09:20
Quote from: countrywoman on 02 January 2024, 10:51:08
Characteristic = excuse.
Fixed for you.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2024, 13:24:03
Quote from: STEMO on 02 January 2024, 08:47:26
The chain on my astra makes a horrendous noise on startup. I know what it is, the plastic guides on the bottom of the timing cover have disintegrated the chain hits the cover until the hydraulic tensioners kick in.
It's a common fault, Vx say it is a characteristic of the engine  ;D
Yeah, suddenly I can see why you are keen to be shot of it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 02 January 2024, 15:22:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 January 2024, 13:24:03
Quote from: STEMO on 02 January 2024, 08:47:26
The chain on my astra makes a horrendous noise on startup. I know what it is, the plastic guides on the bottom of the timing cover have disintegrated the chain hits the cover until the hydraulic tensioners kick in.
It's a common fault, Vx say it is a characteristic of the engine  ;D
Yeah, suddenly I can see why you are keen to be shot of it.
Nah, it's just one of its little quirks. A lesser mortal might be afraid of a small chain rattle, but I'm not that fussed  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 January 2024, 17:42:18
Thrashed the rear trailing arm bushes out and refitted their poly equivalents, then built everything back up. Took about 90 mins and my arms felt like they were dropping off by the time I'd got the second one out.

Clearly I'm more suited to a soft office job.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 January 2024, 17:45:14
Got a nice shiny new MOT for the V70.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2024, 18:04:31
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 03 January 2024, 17:42:18
Thrashed the rear trailing arm bushes out and refitted their poly equivalents, then built everything back up. Took about 90 mins and my arms felt like they were dropping off by the time I'd got the second one out.

Clearly I'm more suited to a soft office job.  ;D
We're all born waterproof  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 January 2024, 18:06:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 03 January 2024, 17:45:14
Got a nice shiny new MOT for the V70.  :y
Are you still gonna sell it? If so, that might help  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 January 2024, 18:25:24
Quote from: STEMO on 03 January 2024, 18:06:30
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 03 January 2024, 17:45:14
Got a nice shiny new MOT for the V70.  :y
Are you still gonna sell it? If so, that might help  :y

Yes and I'll want a lot more for it now!  :)

In the meantime it's got a few jobs to do...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 January 2024, 18:26:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2024, 18:04:31
We're all born waterproof  ;D

Very true. In my case the fat and lazy came later  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2024, 18:29:17
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 03 January 2024, 18:26:18
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 03 January 2024, 18:04:31
We're all born waterproof  ;D

Very true. In my case the fat and lazy came later  :y
;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 04 January 2024, 19:18:30
Haven't used the Range Rover for a couple of weeks, so had a run over to Stamford ( Burghley House)  with SWMBO & Buddy the Boxer lovely grounds to walk over & free parking, bit of lunch and a nice drive home through several villages .
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 January 2024, 19:37:16
Quote from: Rangie on 04 January 2024, 19:18:30
Haven't used the Range Rover for a couple of weeks, so had a run over to Stamford ( Burghley House)  with SWMBO & Buddy the Boxer lovely grounds to walk over & free parking, bit of lunch and a nice drive home through several villages .

I worked at the horse trials there one summer many moons ago.  :)

There were plenty of nice young fillies!  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 04 January 2024, 22:39:42
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 02 January 2024, 07:35:33
Quote from: henryd on 29 December 2023, 17:23:24
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 December 2023, 13:18:55
Changed the oil in hers.  Being a diesel chain driven engine, I start to get twitchy once its done more than 4k on the oil.

Any wonder, the earlier Ingenium engines are prone to chain issues, my lads Xf needs doing at 82k with full history

Its the crazy 21k mile intervals that take out the chains (the links wear)...........full service history is never a good sign.

No matter now, WBAC gave him more than he paid for it so its gone.
Shame as he liked the car  but not the reputation of the early ingenium diesel !
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2024, 09:03:10
Got a year's ticket :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 05 January 2024, 11:18:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2024, 09:03:10
Got a year's ticket :)
With advisories for rear tyres?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2024, 11:42:33
Quote from: STEMO on 05 January 2024, 11:18:46
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 January 2024, 09:03:10
Got a year's ticket :)
With advisories for rear tyres?  ;D
3 advisories for 2 rear tyres....   ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2024, 12:17:28
Got the Mexican well and truly stuck on a boggy piece of soaked grass.

It may have 4 driven wheels but it was going nowhere.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2024, 13:13:36
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2024, 12:17:28
Got the Mexican well and truly stuck on a boggy piece of soaked grass.

It may have 4 driven wheels but it was going nowhere.
BMWs have never been any good when not on tarmac.  I remember bro's X5 getting stuck on a playing field when he picked up his kids from footie....    ....much to my amusement, as my Omega drove away from being parked next to it with minimal drama ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 January 2024, 15:05:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2024, 12:17:28
Got the Mexican well and truly stuck on a boggy piece of soaked grass.

It may have 4 driven wheels but it was going nowhere.



That's what you get for shaggin in boggy farm fields.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2024, 16:02:39
Quote from: ronnyd on 05 January 2024, 15:05:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 January 2024, 12:17:28
Got the Mexican well and truly stuck on a boggy piece of soaked grass.

It may have 4 driven wheels but it was going nowhere.



That's what you get for shaggin in boggy farm fields.  ;)
Never had that issue with the R Class... >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 05 January 2024, 17:50:50
Probably never ever been shagging'..... ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 January 2024, 18:47:06
Quote from: johnnydog on 05 January 2024, 17:50:50
Probably never ever been shagging'..... ;)
Has A class was well and truly "Shagged" after Al finished with it  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2024, 18:56:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 January 2024, 18:47:06
Quote from: johnnydog on 05 January 2024, 17:50:50
Probably never ever been shagging'..... ;)
Has A class was well and truly "Shagged" after Al finished with it  :D
The Trolley served me well for a £400 car... until it started using coolant.

The Alabama Mumsybus had loads of room for activities... especially with the middle row folded flat >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 January 2024, 18:58:47
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2024, 18:56:01
Quote from: dave the builder on 05 January 2024, 18:47:06
Quote from: johnnydog on 05 January 2024, 17:50:50
Probably never ever been shagging'..... ;)
Has A class was well and truly "Shagged" after Al finished with it  :D
The Trolley served me well for a £400 car... until it started using coolant.

The Alabama Mumsybus had loads of room for dogging... especially with the middle row folded flat >:D

Woof!  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2024, 19:06:14
 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 January 2024, 18:32:18
Spent a pleasant, if somewhat cold, afternoon taking bits of chrisgixer's car :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 January 2024, 18:57:06
LPG conversion party :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 07 January 2024, 19:25:33
Fitted the prop to the Austin, waiting for new nuts. Made one tail pipe and mounting, to cold down my unit so gave up and came home.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 09 January 2024, 16:14:13
Washed my wheels and decided it was too cold to wash the paintwork so I went back indoors to warm up.  Thought about taking it to the foreigners to be washed but HS2 have ruptured a drain and the road is flooded so it would be filthy again by the time I got home.  >:(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 January 2024, 17:41:53
I had a "P RANGE" fault and no GO GO juice reading for a while  :(

Today I emptied all the bodies out the boot  :P got to he tank wiring

I got the ye olde multimeter out and did some diagnostics

It was one of the wires IN the tank for the gauge ,high resistance  , now sorted  :)

It took the drive back for the "wallet thickness sensor" in the driver's seat to inform the computer how much fuel I didn't have  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 January 2024, 17:46:23
A long time ago I had a letter from the Ford Motor Company asking me to take my 16 year old Mondeo to a dealership to have an airbag component changed, so today I eventually went to see the nice people at Vospers Ford Exeter to have the work done.  :y

While I was waiting I sat in a Ranger Wildtrack and made brrm brrm noises and then sat in a Mustang Mach EV and hummed.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 January 2024, 12:23:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 09 January 2024, 17:46:23
A long time ago I had a letter from the Ford Motor Company asking me to take my 16 year old Mondeo to a dealership to have an airbag component changed, so today I eventually went to see the nice people at Vospers Ford Exeter to have the work done.  :y

While I was waiting I sat in a Ranger Wildtrack and made brrm brrm noises and then sat in a Mustang Mach EV and hummed.  :D

Had it been an old Mustang with a big lump of  V8 Detroit under 'the hood' you'd have made VROOOOM VROOOOM noises instead. >:D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 January 2024, 13:25:31
https://youtu.be/1Hu4vKWBMCo?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/1Hu4vKWBMCo?feature=shared)

Speaking of the Mustang. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2024, 18:46:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 January 2024, 12:23:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 09 January 2024, 17:46:23
A long time ago I had a letter from the Ford Motor Company asking me to take my 16 year old Mondeo to a dealership to have an airbag component changed, so today I eventually went to see the nice people at Vospers Ford Exeter to have the work done.  :y

While I was waiting I sat in a Ranger Wildtrack and made brrm brrm noises and then sat in a Mustang Mach EV and hummed.  :D

Had it been an old Mustang with a big lump of  V8 Detroit under 'the hood' you'd have made VROOOOM VROOOOM noises instead. >:D

I didn't know what kind of noise to make to be honest, so opted for a weird hmmmmmmm.  ;D

If Ford had called it something else, you'd look at it and think it's a nice enough looking car, but because they've called it the Mustang, you can't help looking at it with a bit of distain thinking That's not a Mustang!   ::)

I did quite like the Ranger. Bigger and higher up than I expected.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 10 January 2024, 19:44:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2024, 18:46:52
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 January 2024, 12:23:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 09 January 2024, 17:46:23
A long time ago I had a letter from the Ford Motor Company asking me to take my 16 year old Mondeo to a dealership to have an airbag component changed, so today I eventually went to see the nice people at Vospers Ford Exeter to have the work done.  :y

While I was waiting I sat in a Ranger Wildtrack and made brrm brrm noises and then sat in a Mustang Mach EV and hummed.  :D

Had it been an old Mustang with a big lump of  V8 Detroit under 'the hood' you'd have made VROOOOM VROOOOM noises instead. >:D

I didn't know what kind of noise to make to be honest, so opted for a weird hmmmmmmm.  ;D

If Ford had called it something else, you'd look at it and think it's a nice enough looking car, but because they've called it the Mustang, you can't help looking at it with a bit of distain thinking That's not a Mustang!   ::)

I did quite like the Ranger. Bigger and higher up than I expected.  :y
They are fickin monsters. I reckon they'd take some getting used to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 January 2024, 13:28:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2024, 18:46:52
I did quite like the Ranger. Bigger and higher up than I expected.  :y
Really, really popular in these parts over the last 2 or 3 years.  Not sure if its the HS2 mongrels, or all the workmen from the building estates.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2024, 13:49:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2024, 13:28:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2024, 18:46:52
I did quite like the Ranger. Bigger and higher up than I expected.  :y
Really, really popular in these parts over the last 2 or 3 years.  Not sure if its the HS2 mongrels, or all the workmen from the building estates.

There must be some really good tax efficient lease deals about. 

Earlier in the year some neighbours did a major remodelling job to their house and for 6 months our road was full of vans and Rangers.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 January 2024, 13:55:45
Bros last company car was a Ranger. Something like 125% write off over a year.

Between the VaT rebate and the stonking deal they got on it as pre registered, the company made a few quid on it just from buying it. Think the rebated was MRRP rather than actual purchase price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 January 2024, 13:58:13
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 11 January 2024, 13:49:23
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2024, 13:28:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2024, 18:46:52
I did quite like the Ranger. Bigger and higher up than I expected.  :y
Really, really popular in these parts over the last 2 or 3 years.  Not sure if its the HS2 mongrels, or all the workmen from the building estates.

There must be some really good tax efficient lease deals about. 

Earlier in the year some neighbours did a major remodelling job to their house and for 6 months our road was full of vans and Rangers.
Hope that it won't take as long as the 'project' around the corner from me. Been going for around two years and the roof trusses have just been put in.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 January 2024, 09:37:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 11 January 2024, 13:28:27
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2024, 18:46:52
I did quite like the Ranger. Bigger and higher up than I expected.  :y
Really, really popular in these parts over the last 2 or 3 years.  Not sure if its the HS2 mongrels, or all the workmen from the building estates.

Same round here. Doing the school drop off this morning, probably 60% of cars were either EVs or Ford Rangers (wierdly no other pick-up type seems acceptable  ???).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 January 2024, 13:44:33
Rats & Mice love Ford Rangers, my mate has had his electric wiring eaten twice by rodents , apparently they are attracted to a lot of modern vehicles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 January 2024, 13:51:17
Vaguely remember reading about some chemical or similar used in production of wiring now that attracts them.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 12 January 2024, 14:02:54
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 January 2024, 13:51:17
Vaguely remember reading about some chemical or similar used in production of wiring now that attracts them.  :-\
.

I think it maybe a soya ingredient, he did tell me at the time but I can't really remember exactly what it was.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 17:11:59
Tripled it's value  :P
full tank of E5
4 new "winter" black round things for the corners ,ready for the impeding "ICE AGE" next week  :o
and a quick wash and wax*

wax* shampoo and wash off ,I didn't spend hours polishing it

I'll have to actually fit the winter wheels tomorrow myself , I dropped them off to be re-booted and only just got them back
I dropped them off yesterday morning  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 18:03:08
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 17:11:59
Tripled it's value  :P
full tank of E5
4 new "winter" black round things for the corners ,ready for the impeding "ICE AGE" next week  :o
and a quick wash and wax*

wax* shampoo and wash off ,I didn't spend hours polishing it

I'll have to actually fit the winter wheels tomorrow myself , I dropped them off to be re-booted and only just got them back
I dropped them off yesterday morning  ::)

Winter's nearly over Dave!  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 18:16:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 18:03:08


Winter's nearly over Dave!  :P
???
did I miss the "Winter Tyre thread"  :-[

The season "Winter" ends 20th March ,the end of last march was 4" of snow
the Cold ,snowy bit starts next week  ;)
the road to the bunker (top of a hill) is not gritted 
my Summer tyres are good for the 10 months a year it rains constantly  :)
not much good on a skating rink  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 18:16:52
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 18:03:08


Winter's nearly over Dave!  :P
???
did I miss the "Winter Tyre thread"  :-[

The season "Winter" ends 20th March ,the end of last march was 4" of snow
the Cold ,snowy bit starts next week  ;)
the road to the bunker (top of a hill) is not gritted 
my Summer tyres are good for the 10 months a year it rains constantly  :)
not much good on a skating rink  :P

I'm always optimistic Dave.  Once we're past the longest night it all downhill to Spring, and another couple of weeks we'll start noticing the lighter evenings.  :y

Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 23:07:58
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14


I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.
The Astras don't do many miles , Mrs Builder drives like she stole it and gets similar wear to you , 20000 miles over 3 years
she's got Goodyear Vector 4 season gen 3 (about £80 a corner)
I'm not doing burn-outs or driving like a mentalist  :-\
my rear tyres don't last
(Hunter hawkeye checked not long ago, so it's not alignment issues)
I've tried all sorts of tyres too ,Pirelli P7, goodyear efficient grip  ,Avon zv7,roadstone eurovis sport,  DAVANTI DX390
so i'm NOT buying Goodyear Vector 4 season gen 3 for mine at £170 per corner  :o


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 23:10:16
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
Further North we have Tarmac to drive on  ;)
it wears tyres out quicker  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 January 2024, 23:25:04
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
V70 is FWD though so just towing the rears along.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 07:25:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
I was talking about the front, driving, wheels. I guess I've changed the rears once in 60,000 miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2024, 08:54:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 January 2024, 23:25:04
V70 is FWD though so just towing the rears along.

Indeed. If it's not a proper car, the rear wheels are just for decoration. ;D

.. and, for an opportunity to own an example... https://www.motorious.com/articles/highlights/both-halves-of-james-bonds-1984-renault-11-txe-for-sale/ (https://www.motorious.com/articles/highlights/both-halves-of-james-bonds-1984-renault-11-txe-for-sale/)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 January 2024, 11:22:59
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2024, 08:54:24
Quote from: VXL V6 on 12 January 2024, 23:25:04
V70 is FWD though so just towing the rears along.

Indeed. If it's not a proper car, the rear wheels are just for decoration. ;D

.. and, for an opportunity to own an example... https://www.motorious.com/articles/highlights/both-halves-of-james-bonds-1984-renault-11-txe-for-sale/ (https://www.motorious.com/articles/highlights/both-halves-of-james-bonds-1984-renault-11-txe-for-sale/)

 ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 January 2024, 12:23:33
Quote from: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 07:25:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
I was talking about the front, driving, wheels. I guess I've changed the rears once in 60,000 miles.


My brace of Jaguar XFR's sported 285/20/30 tyres on the back, and the car was rear drive only. They lasted 4000-6000 miles at best.

They cost a pretty penny to replace. :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 13:34:30
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 January 2024, 12:23:33
Quote from: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 07:25:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
I was talking about the front, driving, wheels. I guess I've changed the rears once in 60,000 miles.


My brace of Jaguar XFR's sported 285/20/30 tyres on the back, and the car was rear drive only. They lasted 4000-6000 miles at best.

They cost a pretty penny to replace. :-\
I think you mean 30/20, unless your car was riding on tractor wheels with low profile tyres  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 13 January 2024, 17:43:09
Quote from: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 13:34:30
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 January 2024, 12:23:33
………..

My brace of Jaguar XFR's sported 285/20/30 tyres on the back, and the car was rear drive only. They lasted 4000-6000 miles at best.

They cost a pretty penny to replace. :-\
I think you mean 30/20, unless your car was riding on tractor wheels with low profile tyres  ;D

I did think that they were some seriously big wheels at 30”.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 January 2024, 18:45:13
Quote from: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 13:34:30
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 January 2024, 12:23:33
Quote from: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 07:25:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
I was talking about the front, driving, wheels. I guess I've changed the rears once in 60,000 miles.


My brace of Jaguar XFR's sported 285/20/30 tyres on the back, and the car was rear drive only. They lasted 4000-6000 miles at best.

They cost a pretty penny to replace. :-\
I think you mean 30/20, unless your car was riding on tractor wheels with low profile tyres  ;D

Obviously a deliberate mistake on my part to see who is on the ball, and who is asleep at the back of the class. ::) >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 January 2024, 19:27:49
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 January 2024, 18:45:13
Quote from: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 13:34:30
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 January 2024, 12:23:33
Quote from: STEMO on 13 January 2024, 07:25:47
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 23:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 12 January 2024, 22:05:14
Quote from: dave the builder on 12 January 2024, 21:36:10
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 12 January 2024, 21:03:03


Anyway haven't you heard of climate change?  ???

That's why we haven't had a winter tyre thread recently.  :D
I've had to scrape the "global warming" off my windows many mornings  :P

The new tyres are B rated wet grip ,ready  for the return of persistent rain AFTER the ice age  :D
the compound seems "soft" so probably won't last long  :-\ but my rear tyres never last anyway ,
The rears always wear more on the inner edge (weight of the bodies in the boot  ::))
and i sack them off when they are down to 3 to 4 mm

but that's ok, tyres are a "consumable item"
i've got 3 sets of wheels for My omega  ;D
I get about 20,000 miles, or 12 months, out of my tyres. Mid range American thingies. Hard to make the front wheels let go on an auto.

Not that I'd want to, of course.

The Rainsports on the rear of my V70 have done at least 30,000 miles, maybe nudging 40,000 and they still have 5-6mm!  :y
I was talking about the front, driving, wheels. I guess I've changed the rears once in 60,000 miles.


My brace of Jaguar XFR's sported 285/20/30 tyres on the back, and the car was rear drive only. They lasted 4000-6000 miles at best.

They cost a pretty penny to replace. :-\
I think you mean 30/20, unless your car was riding on tractor wheels with low profile tyres  ;D

Obviously a deliberate mistake on my part to see who is on the ball, and who is asleep at the back of the class. ::) >:D

We all assumed it was just a septuagenarian thing.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them.  Made 3 further good ones from the pile of shite ones I had accumulated.

Oh, and put some electricity in it as it was dry.  Didn't really need it though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 January 2024, 18:20:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them.  Made 3 further good ones from the pile of shite ones I had accumulated.

Oh, and put some electricity in it as it was dry.  Didn't really need it though.
Are all your car batteries in need of replacement ?  :-\
your cars seem to spend more time "on charge" than a tesla taxi  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 January 2024, 20:13:13
I've just fitted Bridgestone Blizzaks to another one of the Astras 
so ....
next week it will be a heatwave  ;)
You're welcome  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 January 2024, 21:27:46
Got my winter tyres on the Evo too so definitely not going to snow😂
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 January 2024, 21:43:13
Quote from: Raeturbo on 14 January 2024, 21:27:46
Got my winter tyres on the Evo too so definitely not going to snow😂
:y
That's England and Wales sorted then Rae  :)

No one from Scotland can be arsed , so I bet it snows there  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 January 2024, 22:15:11
I’ll be up there for a reverse rugby trip in February so maybe I can sort that out too Dave🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2024, 08:19:12
Quote from: dave the builder on 14 January 2024, 18:20:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them.  Made 3 further good ones from the pile of shite ones I had accumulated.

Oh, and put some electricity in it as it was dry.  Didn't really need it though.
Are all your car batteries in need of replacement ?  :-\
your cars seem to spend more time "on charge" than a tesla taxi  :P
Lack of use is the big issue now.

If I leave it more than about 3 weeks unused, it gets the usual JLR electrical glitches of false warnings about shite not working, so I try to give it a top up every 2 weeks if its unused, mainly to keep the battery in good condition.

Also, if I've been opening the doors on it regularly, it doesn't harm to give it a top up - the power drain when you open a door is enormous.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 15 January 2024, 10:35:39
There were a few cars that would drain the battery if key left in ign while doing a service, Volvo springs to memory.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2024, 14:07:18
Quote from: countrywoman on 15 January 2024, 10:35:39
There were a few cars that would drain the battery if key left in ign while doing a service, Volvo springs to memory.
Omega does to an extent, unless key is pulled out an reinserted, as it keeps the W contact live
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 January 2024, 14:08:26
On Saturday, got chauffeured around in the back of an Omega with Elite cloth.  I'd forgotten how comfortable Elite cloth was.  The best seat option for the Omega IMHO (and possibly any car).
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 15 January 2024, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them. ………

So you have pretty little Jaguar logo lights illuminating the kerb when you exit the car now then.  :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 08:18:40
Quote from: YZ250 on 15 January 2024, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them. ………

So you have pretty little Jaguar logo lights illuminating the kerb when you exit the car now then.  :y
Well, I've had similar for about 4 or 5 years, but they only tend to last a couple of years before either the cree fails, or the logo lens/mask loses its definition.

Chavtastic!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 January 2024, 10:18:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 08:18:40
Quote from: YZ250 on 15 January 2024, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them. ………

So you have pretty little Jaguar logo lights illuminating the kerb when you exit the car now then.  :y
Well, I've had similar for about 4 or 5 years, but they only tend to last a couple of years before either the cree fails, or the logo lens/mask loses its definition.

Chavtastic!

I have the equally chavtastic four hoops projected down and the illuminated door sill tread plates.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 14:56:26
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 January 2024, 10:18:20
I have the equally chavtastic four hoops projected down and the illuminated door sill tread plates.  :y
How long have you had yours?  Just wondering, as I have to replace mine every couple of years :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 January 2024, 15:27:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 14:56:26
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 January 2024, 10:18:20
I have the equally chavtastic four hoops projected down and the illuminated door sill tread plates.  :y
How long have you had yours?  Just wondering, as I have to replace mine every couple of years :y

Mine left the factory with the illuminated sills and I'd always assumed the logo puddle lights were standard, like they are on the later bmw's. Not changed mine in the four years I've owned it.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 18:50:26
Ta, I suspect its the chinky shite, as factory for mine was just a normal puddle light.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 January 2024, 21:16:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 18:50:26
Ta, I suspect its the chinky shite, as factory for mine was just a normal puddle light.

I was curious so I popped one of mine out. It has an Audi part number on.  :y 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 January 2024, 21:25:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 January 2024, 21:16:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 18:50:26
Ta, I suspect its the chinky shite, as factory for mine was just a normal puddle light.

I was curious so I popped one of mine out. It has an Audi part number on.  :y
Probably a cost option with the sequential indicators to make your average Audi buyer feel that little bit more special... Vorgesprüngt mit  DurchfallTecknik and all that. >:D

Probably made in China next to the Taycan indicators  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 January 2024, 08:27:51
Quote from: YZ250 on 16 January 2024, 21:16:54
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 January 2024, 18:50:26
Ta, I suspect its the chinky shite, as factory for mine was just a normal puddle light.

I was curious so I popped one of mine out. It has an Audi part number on.  :y
Ta, so probably made to a far better standard than the Aliexpress ones I use.  But at a fiver a pair, I'm sure I can cope with replacing every 24 months :y.  Or revert back to not being so chavtastic, an put the OE standard puddle lights in ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 17 January 2024, 10:45:33
Glued the Perspex sheet to the modified Omega instrument cluster, nice and flat now. Did that at home cos its to bl**dy cold to go down my workshop this week.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 17 January 2024, 16:46:43
Driven it to the pub to meet some friends for lunch, the Six bells at Witham on the hill ( between Bourne & Stamford)
best fish & chips I've ever had highly recommended if any of you are ever that way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 17 January 2024, 19:14:47
Quote from: Rangie on 17 January 2024, 16:46:43
Driven it to the pub to meet some friends for lunch, the Six bells at Witham on the hill ( between Bourne & Stamford)
best fish & chips I've ever had highly recommended if any of you are ever that way.

I reguarly get a bit further north than that, Greylees
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 January 2024, 02:01:40
Not my 'car' exactly, but had a toilet smoke alarm go off when the gear came down for landing.

Which was, er, interesting if quite poor timing :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 January 2024, 09:51:24
Took the Japanese / French thing for MOT.
Got advisories for a tyre needing replacing soon and centre brake light needing a couple of bulbs.  :)

Taking sons Civiic for MOT tomorrow. Hoping for a similar result.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2024, 09:50:44
The 300c decided to up and die on me on my way to work this morning.

Due to currently having an excess of cars (five between two adults), the 300c had been parked up for about ten days, so I decided to give it a run out to keep everything in working order ::). In preparation for this I took the car out for a short run yesterday evening to make sure everything still worked, then jumped in it this morning.

After a few miles, and in a move somewhat reminiscent of M140i I had complete electrical failure and ended up stopped holding up traffic. Fortunately some rather nice members of the local constabulary helped me push the fat yank into a lay-by where its currently having a little rest while I formulate a plan of action. Thankfully my OH was able to come and collect me as after 20mins on the phone to my breakdown recovery company I was told it would be "over four hours" before anyone could come and help me. Someone is going to have to remind me why I bother to pay for those shysters.

Off to do a bit of recovery of my own shortly, once I've had a bit of a warm up and decided on a plan of action.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2024, 10:01:05
How many batteries does it have :-\ the short run may have pushed it nearer the edge and low voltage does some very unpredictable things...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 January 2024, 10:48:01
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2024, 09:50:44
The 300c decided to up and die on me on my way to work this morning.


Thankfully my OH was able to come and collect me as after 20mins on the phone to my breakdown recovery company I was told it would be "over four hours" before anyone could come and help me. Someone is going to have to remind me why I bother to pay for those shysters.


Name and shame!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2024, 13:33:22
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 19 January 2024, 10:48:01

Name and shame!  :y

That would be the fourth emergency service ::) ::)

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2024, 10:01:05
How many batteries does it have :-\ the short run may have pushed it nearer the edge and low voltage does some very unpredictable things...

Just the one, a biggun, in the boot.

 Having been and retrieved it, clearly the alternator, or a connection to it is goosed. There's no charge whatsoever and the battery was down to 5v when tested. After a jump and 10mins on charge it was back up at 12 but, when I uncoupled the zafira from it, the voltage just started to drop off. Clearly the drain from the car wasn't being replaced.

So I stuck a known good battery on it, jump started it and drove it home at pace. Not done anything else with it other than check the aux belt is still in place and spinning ,(it is).

Next step is to try and get access to the alternator and check the voltage it's putting out at source.


Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2024, 14:13:50
Aah thems :D

Sounds like a fairly straightforward fix then all things being equal :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 January 2024, 14:37:21
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 January 2024, 14:13:50

Sounds like a fairly straightforward fix then all things being equal :y

Hopefully so. And a good opportunity to replace the aux belt, which has been niggling me since I bought the car. It looks fine but can't find evidence of it being replaced.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 January 2024, 18:05:36
Took sons Civic for MOT.
Failed on blown headlight bulb, license plate bulb  >:( ::)......handbrake needed adjustment, and handbrake not releasing at the caliper on one side.
Came home and started working on it at 3.15. Took two hours , mostly by torchlight with numb fingers , but was 15minutes too late for a retest so son is taking it in the morning before he heads home.
Im too old for this crap now.  ::)
Hes taking me out for a drink later though, so alls well that ends well etc.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 21 January 2024, 12:53:08
Sold (well, yesterday) my '03 2.6 Elite saloon to a nice chap from Norfolk.
Sad to see it go, because it was a lovely straight car, but it wasn't getting the use it deserved. Can now solely enjoy the 3.2 Elites :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 21 January 2024, 22:01:58
Washed the silver Omega (badly) and started it for the first time in two years
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 January 2024, 12:23:59
Washed it, dried it and started to put the ceramic coat top up on it but then it started to rain so had to abandon that job.  ::)
Went indoors and started googling BMW 530d M Sport Tourers around 2022/23 plate. I’m very happy with my current vehicle but want to change it before I die they stop building decent engined vehicles.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 25 January 2024, 16:04:30
Booked the Subaru in for its MOT, never failed one yet so fingers crossed 🤞
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 25 January 2024, 16:08:46
Quote from: VXL V6 on 21 January 2024, 22:01:58
Washed the silver Omega (badly) and started it for the first time in two years
Strewth.  :o  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 25 January 2024, 17:05:00
Changed Bonnet Strut to my Omega, yes, just one. Ordered two but the other original was still in good condition. Now I have a spare and it is easier to work there without that wooden stick...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 25 January 2024, 18:02:40
Quote from: polilara on 25 January 2024, 17:05:00
Changed Bonnet Strut to my Omega, yes, just one. Ordered two but the other original was still in good condition. Now I have a spare and it is easier to work there without that wooden stick...
I had the patented broom handle when i had my Mk2 Granada saloon. It had an black foam rubber boot spoiler which made the boot lid too heavy for the hinge springs.
The spoiler looked good most of the time, but on frosty days the foam used to burst out where the water that seeped into it froze.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Nick W on 25 January 2024, 19:18:41
Quote from: polilara on 25 January 2024, 17:05:00
Changed Bonnet Strut to my Omega, yes, just one. Ordered two but the other original was still in good condition. Now I have a spare and it is easier to work there without that wooden stick...


What an odd way to do it ???


Fit the other new one, and keep the used (which might not be as good as you think) one as a spare. And that's only worthwhile if you're likely to need a gas spring for other projects.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 January 2024, 19:54:23
Quote from: ronnyd on 25 January 2024, 18:02:40
Quote from: polilara on 25 January 2024, 17:05:00
Changed Bonnet Strut to my Omega, yes, just one. Ordered two but the other original was still in good condition. Now I have a spare and it is easier to work there without that wooden stick...
I had the patented broom handle when i had my Mk2 Granada saloon. It had an black foam rubber boot spoiler which made the boot lid too heavy for the hinge springs.
The spoiler looked good most of the time, but on frosty days the foam used to burst out where the water that seeped into it froze.  ;D
The springs were readily adjustable but you had to remove the boot lid to safely adjust them.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 25 January 2024, 21:02:35
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 25 January 2024, 19:54:23
Quote from: ronnyd on 25 January 2024, 18:02:40
Quote from: polilara on 25 January 2024, 17:05:00
Changed Bonnet Strut to my Omega, yes, just one. Ordered two but the other original was still in good condition. Now I have a spare and it is easier to work there without that wooden stick...
I had the patented broom handle when i had my Mk2 Granada saloon. It had an black foam rubber boot spoiler which made the boot lid too heavy for the hinge springs.
The spoiler looked good most of the time, but on frosty days the foam used to burst out where the water that seeped into it froze.  ;D
The springs were readily adjustable but you had to remove the boot lid to safely adjust them.
Sod that,  ;D I was young and foolish back then. Now i'm old and foolish.  ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2024, 19:58:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 January 2024, 12:23:59
Washed it, dried it and started to put the ceramic coat top up on it but then it started to rain so had to abandon that job.  ::)
Went indoors and started googling BMW 530d M Sport Tourers around 2022/23 plate. I’m very happy with my current vehicle but want to change it before I die they stop building decent engined vehicles.  :)
Aren't we expecting Saharan sand this weekend?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 January 2024, 20:23:10
How much? So I know how much cement to order🤣🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 January 2024, 20:29:00
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2024, 19:58:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 25 January 2024, 12:23:59
Washed it, dried it and started to put the ceramic coat top up on it but then it started to rain so had to abandon that job.  ::)
Went indoors and started googling BMW 530d M Sport Tourers around 2022/23 plate. I’m very happy with my current vehicle but want to change it before I die they stop building decent engined vehicles.  :)
Aren't we expecting Saharan sand this weekend?

I did manage to complete the ceramic top up in the end so the sand will just slide off it.   ;)  :y  It’s super shiny now so I’m using hers so mine doesn’t get dirty.   ::)  I know, I’m sad and need to get out more.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2024, 20:31:18
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 January 2024, 20:29:00
I know, I’m sad and need to get out more.  ;D
Feel free to get out to Brakkers are polish mine ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 26 January 2024, 20:35:51
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 January 2024, 20:31:18
Quote from: YZ250 on 26 January 2024, 20:29:00
I know, I’m sad and need to get out more.  ;D
Feel free to get out to Brakkers are polish mine ;D

 ;D
I’m in Bicester a lot now so if I get bored I’ll pop over with my cloths.  :y  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 January 2024, 13:14:30
Washed both of them today , used a lot of salt round here recently so had to be done, glorious sunshine here today & not a bit of breeze 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 January 2024, 14:52:55
Similar weather here. Very pleasant. Did a quick engine service on BIL,s Astra van.
He then helped me rebuild my garden fence that got blown down by the wind last week.
Ready for a spot of lunch and a cold beer now, which will be followed by the now traditional middle aged afternoon nap.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 28 January 2024, 15:08:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 January 2024, 14:52:55
Similar weather here. Very pleasant. Did a quick engine service on BIL,s Astra van.
He then helped me rebuild my garden fence that got blown down by the wind last week.
Ready for a spot of lunch and a cold beer now, which will be followed by the now traditional middle aged afternoon nap.  :D
Middle aged? For a turtle maybe  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 January 2024, 18:33:54
Go to bed for a month or two and get the covid out of your system.  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 28 January 2024, 21:45:35
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 January 2024, 18:33:54
Go to bed for a month or two and get the covid out of your system.  :P
.


Get some alcohol down , brandy always works wonders for me 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 January 2024, 22:01:57
Double XO you’ll love it
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 January 2024, 22:57:01
Updated the sat nav maps in the 530D.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 07:29:07
Well I was supposed to be taking the black car for a Cambelt at SOS but found the rear screen smashed this morning :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 01 February 2024, 07:59:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 07:29:07
Well I was supposed to be taking the black car for a Cambelt at SOS but found the rear screen smashed this morning :(
Great  :( Life can be very tedious sometimes.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 10:03:28
Quote from: STEMO on 01 February 2024, 07:59:31
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 07:29:07
Well I was supposed to be taking the black car for a Cambelt at SOS but found the rear screen smashed this morning :(
Great  :( Life can be very tedious sometimes.
Yep, but you have no choice but to get on with it so may as well just shrug it off, pay the £75 excess and move onto the next task hoping it doesn't cost you any money!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2024, 11:47:58
There might be a spare not too far from you :-\

Only question is how/why did it break...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 13:36:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2024, 11:47:58
There might be a spare not too far from you :-\

Only question is how/why did it break...

There's one less than four foot away from it..... but its fitted in the silver car!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2024, 15:41:27
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 13:36:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2024, 11:47:58
There might be a spare not too far from you :-\

Only question is how/why did it break...

There's one less than four foot away from it..... but its fitted in the silver car!
;D

I meant an actual spares car rather than another of your spare cars :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 16:28:15
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2024, 15:41:27
Quote from: VXL V6 on 01 February 2024, 13:36:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 01 February 2024, 11:47:58
There might be a spare not too far from you :-\

Only question is how/why did it break...

There's one less than four foot away from it..... but its fitted in the silver car!
;D

I meant an actual spares car rather than another of your spare cars :D

Just gone through the insurance to be honest. Pilkingtons just need to make one now!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:05:45
Quote from: YZ250 on 15 January 2024, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them. ………

So you have pretty little Jaguar logo lights illuminating the kerb when you exit the car now then.  :y
Finally, I took a photo, just for you!

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/LeaperPuddleLight.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 February 2024, 18:10:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:05:45
Quote from: YZ250 on 15 January 2024, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them. ………

So you have pretty little Jaguar logo lights illuminating the kerb when you exit the car now then.  :y
Finally, I took a photo, just for you!

(https://theboy.omegaowners.com/jag_pics/odds/LeaperPuddleLight.jpg)
Wow! That's, erm....gay  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 February 2024, 18:28:45
Chavtastic :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:38:58
Quote from: STEMO on 03 February 2024, 18:10:55
Wow! That's, erm....gay  ;D
Very ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 03 February 2024, 20:37:53
Finished making the stainless tail pipes on the Austin, my eyes are not up to TIG welding and my glasses and helmet kept steaming up! Making the front wing/valance support frame now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 February 2024, 22:09:54
I get similar when MIG welding. I suspect my auto darkening helmet isnt working properly, which doesnt help.
I dont weld often enough to remember to try and fix whatever the problem is.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 February 2024, 22:11:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:38:58
Quote from: STEMO on 03 February 2024, 18:10:55
Wow! That's, erm....gay  ;D
Very ;D

Ive had VX Griffin emblem versions on my Omega for years.
I do live in Essex though.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 February 2024, 22:13:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:05:45
Quote from: YZ250 on 15 January 2024, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them. ………

So you have pretty little Jaguar logo lights illuminating the kerb when you exit the car now then.  :y
Finally, I took a photo, just for you!
…………

 :y
Looks a decent, clear projection.  :y  I looked up the price of my factory fit lights and the price is err….. scary.  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2024, 12:45:10
Quote from: YZ250 on 03 February 2024, 22:13:36
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:05:45
Quote from: YZ250 on 15 January 2024, 21:01:21
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 January 2024, 16:20:47
Acquired 2 freebie logo puddle lights, so fitted them. ………

So you have pretty little Jaguar logo lights illuminating the kerb when you exit the car now then.  :y
Finally, I took a photo, just for you!
…………

 :y
Looks a decent, clear projection.  :y  I looked up the price of my factory fit lights and the price is err….. scary.  :o
The usual ones I buy are about a fiver a pair, but tend to burn through the mask after a couple of years.  These ones were freebies from that nice Mr Bezos, so no idea on price, be interesting to see if they last better.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2024, 12:45:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 February 2024, 22:11:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:38:58
Quote from: STEMO on 03 February 2024, 18:10:55
Wow! That's, erm....gay  ;D
Very ;D

Ive had VX Griffin emblem versions on my Omega for years.
I do live in Essex though.  :D
What a chav ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2024, 12:46:09
Also, managed to brick yet another screen in the XJ, FFS.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 February 2024, 13:30:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2024, 12:46:09
Also, managed to brick yet another screen in the XJ, FFS.

You and that car really aren't friends atm are you? How did you manage that?!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 February 2024, 14:05:22
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2024, 12:45:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 February 2024, 22:11:10
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 February 2024, 18:38:58
Quote from: STEMO on 03 February 2024, 18:10:55
Wow! That's, erm....gay  ;D
Very ;D

Ive had VX Griffin emblem versions on my Omega for years.
I do live in Essex though.  :D
What a chav ;D

Loud & proud.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 February 2024, 15:38:58
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 04 February 2024, 13:30:38
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 February 2024, 12:46:09
Also, managed to brick yet another screen in the XJ, FFS.

You and that car really aren't friends atm are you? How did you manage that?!
Trying to fix more shitty design probably. Should have bought a proper car :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 04 February 2024, 17:55:35
MrsGK has decided to acquire a muscular 20-something year old Japanese chap who bizarrely goes by the name Hank and is proud of his Bighorn.

Luckily for me, Hank is an Isuzu, that we would call a Trooper.

Unhappily for me the rear wheel arch was made of rust and hope. Oh, and repair panels don't exist. Luckily guru Addy, also of this parish, has imbued me with the skills to use the hot glue gun and make it back into something car shaped. Not the prettiest welding that the world's ever seen, because I'm not the prettiest welder.

But now it's solid, safe, and even the pajnt match has turned out very well indeed.

MrsGK did the filling and painting, naturally.

Now that's done it's time to pick the next hideous car to try to work on...!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 February 2024, 19:58:58
Prepped the galaxy for next week's road trip to Paris. Nothing particularly strenuous. Fluids and tyres checked, hard wired a phone charge cradle (I can't abide dangling wires in my cars), UK stickers and fitted my knock-off Thule roof bars and actual Thule roof box.

Finally dug around in the garage for all the assorted sh!te you're expected to carry in order to avoid the Gendarmes giving you a ticket for being foreign. ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 February 2024, 22:04:02
You do know that Paris is in France and there are a lot of French (and other nationalities) people there ?  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 February 2024, 19:29:42
 And from some reports, a lot of the main routes into Paris now resemble farm yards
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 February 2024, 20:34:25
Indeed .  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 February 2024, 21:17:19
And rightfully so too, fuc£ing bastards want 200.000 cows culled FFS
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 February 2024, 21:19:57
And that’s in Ireland 😱
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2024, 15:49:05
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 February 2024, 21:17:19
And rightfully so too, fuc£ing bastards want 200.000 cows culled FFS
That'll get Greta all excited
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 February 2024, 16:44:48
She needs putting down
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 06 February 2024, 18:12:42
Ordered a roll of sound deadening for the Austin, bloody expensive!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 07 February 2024, 08:18:21
Range Rover going into my indi today, got a brake fluid leak on rear offside, glad I noticed it before towing the tin tent.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2024, 10:03:05
Quote from: Rangie on 07 February 2024, 08:18:21
Range Rover going into my indi today, got a brake fluid leak on rear offside, glad I noticed it before towing the tin tent.
Know where the leak is from, ie, caliper, flex hose or rigid pipework?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 February 2024, 11:37:43
Picked up Range Rover this morning, all 4 rear flexi pipes replaced (inner & caliper) + link pipes all up to scratch now., cause of problem rear flexi pipes had disconnected itself from rear link line due to corrosion.👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 February 2024, 11:46:09
MoT wasn't that long ago was it :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2024, 12:05:02
Quote from: Rangie on 08 February 2024, 11:37:43
Picked up Range Rover this morning, all 4 rear flexi pipes replaced (inner & caliper) + link pipes all up to scratch now., cause of problem rear flexi pipes had disconnected itself from rear link line due to corrosion.👍
Whilst the bits are new, might be would applying some anticorrsion treatment to the metal parts of new flexis, given the amount of salt we have thrown on the road.  Save cleaning them up later to do :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 08 February 2024, 12:15:04
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2024, 12:05:02
Quote from: Rangie on 08 February 2024, 11:37:43
Picked up Range Rover this morning, all 4 rear flexi pipes replaced (inner & caliper) + link pipes all up to scratch now., cause of problem rear flexi pipes had disconnected itself from rear link line due to corrosion.👍
Whilst the bits are new, might be would applying some anticorrsion treatment to the metal parts of new flexis, given the amount of salt we have thrown on the road.  Save cleaning them up later to do :y
.

Yes will do , the roads around here have been gritted well but certainly don't do vehicles any favours.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 09 February 2024, 14:32:08
Took the Range Rover into my local tyre supplier this morning, up on the ramps & rust protection applied, I'm too old now to lay under cars..👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 09 February 2024, 17:54:32
Rust proofing underbody components is a good preventative measure, but depending on the anti rust substance used and the diligence of the person applying it, the protection of metal parts is a good idea in principle, but some anti rust waxed based products, whilst great on metal parts, are harmful to rubber components if carelessly applied and can cause rubber bushes / hoses etc to degrade and become like jelly.
But I presume your man does know what he is doing :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 February 2024, 08:22:53
Quote from: johnnydog on 09 February 2024, 17:54:32
Rust proofing underbody components is a good preventative measure, but depending on the anti rust substance used and the diligence of the person applying it, the protection of metal parts is a good idea in principle, but some anti rust waxed based products, whilst great on metal parts, are harmful to rubber components if carelessly applied and can cause rubber bushes / hoses etc to degrade and become like jelly.
But I presume your man does know what he is doing :y
. 

Yes no problems with that he did my Hyundai & has also done our Subaru so no worries there 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 11 February 2024, 22:58:33
Got it wet.  ::)  A lot of roads out our way are flooded so the highway’s people have put traffic lights either side of each flood to allow traffic in both directions to have a chance at going through the shallow bit without some tool coming the other way.  ::)
I have first hand experience of one of the floods, as I completely drowned my Dad’s brand new car in it many many years ago. This particular flood (road currently closed) has, within the last few days, completely eaten a 4x4 and a Transit van. You can just about see the van roof level with the water  ;D  It’s a dip under a railway bridge and *steered well clear of* by locals at the merest hint of rain.

**
I am local but I was young and unaware that it flooded so bad back then.  ;D  There is a shallow end which starts at just inches deep and gradually rises to over seven feet deep over a distance of approximately two hundred yards, and a deep end from the ridge which puts you straight in the deep end. The graded end gives you some warning as it gets deeper gradually, whereas the deep end is instantly deep.
Guess which end I went in.  :-[  ;D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 12 February 2024, 06:43:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 11 February 2024, 22:58:33
Got it wet.  ::)  A lot of roads out our way are flooded so the highway’s people have put traffic lights either side of each flood to allow traffic in both directions to have a chance at going through the shallow bit without some tool coming the other way.  ::)
I have first hand experience of one of the floods, as I completely drowned my Dad’s brand new car in it many many years ago. This particular flood (road currently closed) has, within the last few days, completely eaten a 4x4 and a Transit van. You can just about see the van roof level with the water  ;D  It’s a dip under a railway bridge and *steered well clear of* by locals at the merest hint of rain.

**
I am local but I was young and unaware that it flooded so bad back then.  ;D  There is a shallow end which starts at just inches deep and gradually rises to over seven feet deep over a distance of approximately two hundred yards, and a deep end from the ridge which puts you straight in the deep end. The graded end gives you some warning as it gets deeper gradually, whereas the deep end is instantly deep.
Guess which end I went in.  :-[  ;D
At least you got out

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12452701/Liverpool-flood-deaths-Horrified-witness-describes-scenes-like-burst-dam-footage-shows-waterlogged-road-two-people-Mercedes-died.html
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 12 February 2024, 11:53:18
Quote from: STEMO on 12 February 2024, 06:43:46
Quote from: YZ250 on 11 February 2024, 22:58:33
Got it wet.  ::)  A lot of roads out our way are flooded so the highway’s people have put traffic lights either side of each flood to allow traffic in both directions to have a chance at going through the shallow bit without some tool coming the other way.  ::)
I have first hand experience of one of the floods, as I completely drowned my Dad’s brand new car in it many many years ago. This particular flood (road currently closed) has, within the last few days, completely eaten a 4x4 and a Transit van. You can just about see the van roof level with the water  ;D  It’s a dip under a railway bridge and *steered well clear of* by locals at the merest hint of rain.

**
I am local but I was young and unaware that it flooded so bad back then.  ;D  There is a shallow end which starts at just inches deep and gradually rises to over seven feet deep over a distance of approximately two hundred yards, and a deep end from the ridge which puts you straight in the deep end. The graded end gives you some warning as it gets deeper gradually, whereas the deep end is instantly deep.
Guess which end I went in.  :-[  ;D
At least you got out

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12452701/Liverpool-flood-deaths-Horrified-witness-describes-scenes-like-burst-dam-footage-shows-waterlogged-road-two-people-Mercedes-died.html

Indeed, unlike the poor couple in your link, how sad.  In my case the car bobbed about briefly before sinking so we managed to get out of the windows before it went fully under. It was pitch black so the first I knew of it was when I saw lights flashing everywhere (water reflection) and coming to an abrupt halt. I woke my Dad up at 2am to tell him I’d completely drowned his new car. Bless him, I still can’t believe how calm he was and how well he took that news.   :)
We were lucky as it was just me and my Mrs in the car. It doesn’t bear thinking about having kids strapped in the back.

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Post by: YZ250 on 12 February 2024, 21:28:57
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 12 February 2024, 16:19:27
The AA used to produce a two inch thick hardback book about driving and all the pitfalls that could become a person operating a car.

On chapter dealt with driving into a puddle that some how became a river and finally a harbour, and I thinking about it afterwards I couldn't help but think "Christ that escalated quickly"... Obviously there are still stretches of road around the place that can obviously swallow a car whole :o

The road being at two different heights causes the flood under this bridge. This photo was taken about three years ago and about three days after the initial flood, so the water level had started to come down.  :y  The 4x4/SUV vehicle was a tad optimistic entering from the shallow end as the van was already in there.  ::)  Both vehicles were fully submerged at one stage.

(https://i.ibb.co/hFxPyj1/IMG-0480.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
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Post by: TheBoy on 13 February 2024, 08:41:16
That looks familiar YZ, is that the road to Aston Sandford, where it goes under the Slug line?
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Post by: YZ250 on 13 February 2024, 09:14:47
Quote from: TheBoy on 13 February 2024, 08:41:16
That looks familiar YZ, is that the road to Aston Sandford, where it goes under the Slug line?

Yes, Kingsey Bridge.  :y
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 February 2024, 00:20:02
Drove it just over 1,000 miles in four days. Loaded to the gunwells. Six people, one mobility scooter, one pram, plus a roof box and half the boot full of assorted cr@p.

Managed just under 40mpg and didn't miss a beat. I still need to sort that annoying squeak (reat suspension bush is the current suspect) but overall I'm very happy with its performance  :y

Taking it to the local eastern European hand car wash on Saturday to treat it. It honestly looks like a family of bears has ransacked in the back  ::) ;D.
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Post by: STEMO on 16 February 2024, 07:07:35
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 16 February 2024, 00:20:02
Drove it just over 1,000 miles in four days. Loaded to the gunwells. Six people, one mobility scooter, one pram, plus a roof box and half the boot full of assorted cr@p.

Managed just under 40mpg and didn't miss a beat. I still need to sort that annoying squeak (reat suspension bush is the current suspect) but overall I'm very happy with its performance  :y

Taking it to the local eastern European hand car wash on Saturday to treat it. It honestly looks like a family of bears has ransacked in the back  ::) ;D.
Turns out it was a good buy then, Jim  :y The arse always twitches slightly with any strange noise from a car you've just bought  ;D
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 February 2024, 07:27:23
Yes Ste, very much performs as advertised, a much nicer prospect than doing the same journey in the Zafira, as we did a couple of years ago. The engine also really suits the car, enough grunt to still move you along nicely even when fully laden.

As with any new-to-me car there are some bits I want to do but overall a really nice result  :y. As a bonus, my father in law is as deaf as a door post, so we sat him by the squeak and he was non the wiser  ;D

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Post by: Jimbob on 16 February 2024, 10:39:00
More of a this week than today.....
But had the eldests Corsa HIAB'd out a field and recovered home, cleaned it off ready to work out what needs fixing at the weekend :(
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Post by: countrywoman on 16 February 2024, 10:51:47
Got a Sabre saw from Lidl as I have the batteries for it, now I just need a car to roof chop !!
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 February 2024, 11:12:32
Quote from: Jimbob on 16 February 2024, 10:39:00
More of a this week than today.....
But had the eldests Corsa HIAB'd out a field and recovered home, cleaned it off ready to work out what needs fixing at the weekend :(

Ouch! Everyone ok I hope? You can always bend the tin back into shape, people less so... :-\
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Post by: Rangie on 16 February 2024, 11:22:38
Booked the RRS in to have a new suspension compressor fitted, last replaced in 2016 according to its service history , has thrown up a couple of faults recently and seems a bit sluggish when operating.
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Post by: Jimbob on 16 February 2024, 12:41:35
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 16 February 2024, 11:12:32
Quote from: Jimbob on 16 February 2024, 10:39:00
More of a this week than today.....
But had the eldests Corsa HIAB'd out a field and recovered home, cleaned it off ready to work out what needs fixing at the weekend :(

Ouch! Everyone ok I hope? You can always bend the tin back into shape, people less so... :-\

Yes He's ok thanks, hopefully a lesson learned.
Gonna need at least a from bumper and some paint / tidying, prob a wheel. lost its coolant so need to find from where.  will know more when i get under it in the light.
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 February 2024, 20:55:04
Everyone needs a good smash to drum home some limits.  Fortunately sounds that the learning exercise completed without any harm beyond pride (and a bumper and radiator etc)
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Post by: TheBoy on 16 February 2024, 21:02:01
Did the first long-ish trip in hers today, seeing as mine is still busted.  Previously, furtherest I’d gone in it was central Londonium or Brumingham.

Might have gone through some puddles that were deeper than they looked as well.


Ignoring the fact it’s a manual, it was a lovely cruise down to the seaside, and if the app is to be believed, mid 50s on Opti’s favourite fuel
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 February 2024, 21:50:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2024, 21:02:01
Did the first long-ish trip in hers today, seeing as mine is still busted.  Previously, furtherest I’d gone in it was central Londonium or Brumingham.

Might have gone through some puddles that were deeper than they looked as well.


Ignoring the fact it’s a manual, it was a lovely cruise down to the seaside, and if the app is to be believed, mid 50s on Opti’s favourite fuel

They are every bit as comfy a mile eater as the Omega was. (when burning the correct fuel, at any rate. ;D Never sampled the tractor variant.)
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Post by: Jimbob on 17 February 2024, 12:49:29
Had a look, not tooooo bad.

Bumper as obviously known.
New rad needed, bumper smashed into it.
Wheel arch liners, I think, got some bits look like they should fit there
Exhaust grazed through, think one of those repair kits will work here for the moment.
Heatshields bent a bit, roughly straighted them.
Both headlights need bottom clip gluing on.
Drivers wheel a little buckled, will swap with the spare for now.
Started it on stands with no bumper to have a look, drivers side wheel was sluggish to start moving, just jerked slowly initially. Next start it worked fine, so hope that ok.  ABS light on, not read the codes yet.

So, Shall get a rad and fit that, clamp the exhast, swap the wheel with the spare and give it a road test, assuming all ok will sort an alignment check after i pick up the liners and bumper and glue the lights.
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Post by: TheBoy on 17 February 2024, 20:49:46
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 16 February 2024, 21:50:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 16 February 2024, 21:02:01
Did the first long-ish trip in hers today, seeing as mine is still busted.  Previously, furtherest I’d gone in it was central Londonium or Brumingham.

Might have gone through some puddles that were deeper than they looked as well.


Ignoring the fact it’s a manual, it was a lovely cruise down to the seaside, and if the app is to be believed, mid 50s on Opti’s favourite fuel

They are every bit as comfy a mile eater as the Omega was. (when burning the correct fuel, at any rate. ;D Never sampled the tractor variant.)
I was pleasantly surprised, esp as hers is the weight reduced one (hence small fuel and ad blue tanks) to get it in the £0 tax bracket, so probably has lighter, less luxurious seats.

I love driving it around the lanes, although hers lacks power, it can embarrass a lot of cars in corners
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2024, 23:04:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 February 2024, 12:49:29
Had a look, not tooooo bad.

Bumper as obviously known.
New rad needed, bumper smashed into it.
Wheel arch liners, I think, got some bits look like they should fit there
Exhaust grazed through, think one of those repair kits will work here for the moment.
Heatshields bent a bit, roughly straighted them.
Both headlights need bottom clip gluing on.
Drivers wheel a little buckled, will swap with the spare for now.
Started it on stands with no bumper to have a look, drivers side wheel was sluggish to start moving, just jerked slowly initially. Next start it worked fine, so hope that ok.  ABS light on, not read the codes yet.

So, Shall get a rad and fit that, clamp the exhast, swap the wheel with the spare and give it a road test, assuming all ok will sort an alignment check after i pick up the liners and bumper and glue the lights.
That sounds like a bodge fix.

First decent pothole will break the glued clips. New crash bar isn't that expensive and will confirm just how far out the rest is.

Abs light suggests a hub issue.
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Post by: Jimbob on 18 February 2024, 10:00:12
Headlights can be had for £30ish if needed, but am trying to keep the costs down as much as possible.
Expensive lesson for him as it is.
Crashbar not needed, not been touched.  its kerb / low bush damage.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 February 2024, 13:50:21
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 February 2024, 10:00:12
Headlights can be had for £30ish if needed, but am trying to keep the costs down as much as possible.
Expensive lesson for him as it is.
Crashbar not needed, not been touched.  its kerb / low bush damage.
That's fair enough. I understand the 'keep it cheap because it's my kid' approach but he is also your kid and cutting corners might not be in his best long term interest.

I only suggested a new crash bar because it will quickly highlight and tweak of the structure, but sounds like he got away with that. Not necessarily suggesting new for the hub etc, but if it's enough to trash the wheel, then you can reasonably expect suspension damage which might not be immediately obvious but could prove fatal in an emergency.
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Post by: Jimbob on 18 February 2024, 17:35:57
Yes understand...If its important, it will be done right.
Crash isnt 'really' the word for this, think hitting a reasonable kerb at 40 head on.
Wheels are dented, will obvs write the tyres off after that too, rears seem fine.
Rad damage is just cos the bottom of the bumper has been bent up and into it.  doubt the aircon has survived, but this only goes 2 miles at a time...and about 20 miles a week.
lights have 2 points i need to repair, be it glue, and some reinforcement, should be fine.
Cleared codes, topped it up, doesnt leak much, so road tested it and it drives fine, codes appear to be unfeasible differing wheel speeds for a stationary car.
Will get a rad, bumper, the 2 bits of arch liner that are below the real arch liner (wheelhouse protector maybe?)
Will get someone else to check over the suspension too when i get the alingnment checked.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 February 2024, 07:30:19
Quote from: TheBoy on 17 February 2024, 20:49:46
I was pleasantly surprised, esp as hers is the weight reduced one (hence small fuel and ad blue tanks) to get it in the £0 tax bracket, so probably has lighter, less luxurious seats.

I love driving it around the lanes, although hers lacks power, it can embarrass a lot of cars in corners

They do handle very nicely. I reckon I could easily stick with myself driving the MX-5 on the twisties, and enjoy myself just as much doing it, ignoring the fact that the XE's performance would leave any MX-5 for dust on the straights.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 February 2024, 08:08:25
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 February 2024, 23:04:08
Quote from: Jimbob on 17 February 2024, 12:49:29
Had a look, not tooooo bad.

Bumper as obviously known.
New rad needed, bumper smashed into it.
Wheel arch liners, I think, got some bits look like they should fit there
Exhaust grazed through, think one of those repair kits will work here for the moment.
Heatshields bent a bit, roughly straighted them.
Both headlights need bottom clip gluing on.
Drivers wheel a little buckled, will swap with the spare for now.
Started it on stands with no bumper to have a look, drivers side wheel was sluggish to start moving, just jerked slowly initially. Next start it worked fine, so hope that ok.  ABS light on, not read the codes yet.

So, Shall get a rad and fit that, clamp the exhast, swap the wheel with the spare and give it a road test, assuming all ok will sort an alignment check after i pick up the liners and bumper and glue the lights.
That sounds like a bodge fix.

First decent pothole will break the glued clips. New crash bar isn't that expensive and will confirm just how far out the rest is.

Abs light suggests a hub issue.

It probably wont, the primary fixings that support the weight are across the top and the lower just maintain a spacing, epoxy on a well prepared plastic plus a bit of extra to add strength should work well until the right opportunity arises to do better  :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 20 February 2024, 12:10:13
Rear screen fitted to black car :)
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Post by: Rangie on 20 February 2024, 13:25:40
A nice morning so treated all the leather in the RRS always comes up well.
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Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2024, 14:39:33
Yesterday, I picked up a straightened wheel and new tyres, and relieved my wallet of £365.

Today, I struck up enough enthusiasm to put it on the car.


Also, yesterday, washed hers after its weekend in Devon/Dorset, seeing as it had been through many big puddles and dollops of cowshit.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 February 2024, 15:21:55
Washed the C1 yesterday. Took nearly 10 minutes.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 February 2024, 05:54:01
Not my car, but drove from Houston to Paris. And back.

Pretty easy driving, once you get used to artics doing 75-80 everywhere :o
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 February 2024, 23:57:09
That's a fair distance (assuming its Paris TX and there isn't another Paris USA I'm unaware of), anything in Paris worth seeing?
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 February 2024, 02:02:10
Yes nice drive.  :)

I've driven Houston to New Orleans on the I10 and then came back on the back roads along the coast, overnighting in Lake Arthur which was cool.  8)

Also driven to Corpus Christi and back in the other direction.  :y Camped the night by a lake in a State Park somewhere in the region. The mozzies were like Spitfires!  :(

Everything's bigger in Texas!  :y
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2024, 09:52:09
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris,_Texas

It's a nice enough town with a bit of history and pride in itself :y not a million miles from Dallas  and the countryside on the drive up there was something that you don't really see in the UK. About 630 miles round trip.

I primarily went to see the Eifel Tower which is set in a park between the civic centre and a very tasteful memorial with a Cobra gunship as its centrepiece. My ex is French so was kinda cool to say that I had been to Paris without her >:D

Wasn't there too long as the day was long enough already... Side effect of going by myself meant doing all the driving  ;D

One totally random and unexpected thing though, which actually made my week... Does anyone remember the TV series The Highwayman about a bloke who drove a truck that turned into a helicopter... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Highwayman_(TV_series)

By total chance, I saw that very truck parked Infront of a house just off a country road 8)
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Post by: VXL V6 on 01 March 2024, 19:07:40
Trip over to see Seweryn today to get a new cambelt kit and fuel filter fitted to the project car.  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2024, 20:32:13
Yet another puncture. Is that 3 or 4 so far this year?  Not including the pothole that wrecked a tyre and wheel.

FFS
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Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 March 2024, 22:55:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2024, 20:32:13
Yet another puncture. Is that 3 or 4 so far this year?  Not including the pothole that wrecked a tyre and wheel.

FFS

You don't half have some bad luck with that pussy of yours. I've had 2 punctures in the last year and I feel fairly hard done to!
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Post by: Rangie on 02 March 2024, 08:40:25
Had two punctures last year both on the caravan , being a twin axle didn't even notice till I reached our destination.
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Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 March 2024, 11:17:22
And people wonder why car drivers need trailer tests :-X
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Post by: TheBoy on 02 March 2024, 17:44:49
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 01 March 2024, 22:55:50
Quote from: TheBoy on 01 March 2024, 20:32:13
Yet another puncture. Is that 3 or 4 so far this year?  Not including the pothole that wrecked a tyre and wheel.

FFS

You don't half have some bad luck with that pussy of yours. I've had 2 punctures in the last year and I feel fairly hard done to!
Oh, the wheel and tyre bad luck doesn't end there.  Looks like I might also now have a sensor fault in one of the wheels as well.  FFS.
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Post by: VXL V6 on 02 March 2024, 18:37:53
Oil, oil filter and air filter on thr 530D. When it stops raining for long enough I'll do the pollen filters!
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Post by: TheBoy on 06 March 2024, 14:58:06
'kin great big nail removed, and wheel put back on the car.
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Post by: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 10:42:29
Drove it back from Tenby. We took her car as her cruise control goes down to 15mph (very handy in Wales  ::) ), whereas mine bottoms out at 20mph. Most of the journey was on the M4 but there are quite a few 40mph/50mph average speed monitoring sections so I had to behave.  :)  Her TFSI petrol is a punchy engine and can shift when prodded. Economy is very good for a petrol engine as well.  :y
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Post by: Raeturbo on 07 March 2024, 11:03:20
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 10:42:29
Drove it back from Tenby. We took her car as her cruise control goes down to 15mph (very handy in Wales  ::) ), whereas mine bottoms out at 20mph. Most of the journey was on the M4 but there are quite a few 40mph/50mph average speed monitoring sections so I had to behave.  :)  Her TFSI petrol is a punchy engine and can shift when prodded. Economy is very good for a petrol engine as well.  :y
               Should have said you were coming I’d have had a word with Mark about the 20 plenty for you🤣🤣
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Post by: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 20:42:18
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 March 2024, 11:03:20
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 10:42:29
Drove it back from Tenby. We took her car as her cruise control goes down to 15mph (very handy in Wales  ::) ), whereas mine bottoms out at 20mph. Most of the journey was on the M4 but there are quite a few 40mph/50mph average speed monitoring sections so I had to behave.  :)  Her TFSI petrol is a punchy engine and can shift when prodded. Economy is very good for a petrol engine as well.  :y
               Should have said you were coming I’d have had a word with Mark about the 20 plenty for you🤣🤣

Ah, I didn’t realise that he was a personal friend of yours.  ;)  ;D  :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 March 2024, 23:34:25
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 20:42:18
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 March 2024, 11:03:20
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 10:42:29
Drove it back from Tenby. We took her car as her cruise control goes down to 15mph (very handy in Wales  ::) ), whereas mine bottoms out at 20mph. Most of the journey was on the M4 but there are quite a few 40mph/50mph average speed monitoring sections so I had to behave.  :)  Her TFSI petrol is a punchy engine and can shift when prodded. Economy is very good for a petrol engine as well.  :y
               Should have said you were coming I’d have had a word with Mark about the 20 plenty for you🤣🤣

Ah, I didn’t realise that he was a personal friend of yours. ;)  ;D  :y

It's a bromance.  ;D
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Post by: BazaJT on 08 March 2024, 19:14:01
Don't say that....you'll upset the 🐑 🐏 🐑  :D
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 March 2024, 20:28:25
Quote from: BazaJT on 08 March 2024, 19:14:01
Don't say that....you'll upset the 🐑 🐏 🐑  :D

Yes that would be baaaaaa....d!  :)                                                            I'll get my coat.  :-[  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Terbs on 08 March 2024, 20:59:54
Washed a ton of bird crap off the Omega. One wish in this world is for the neighbours tree to die... >:D >:D >:D
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Post by: ronnyd on 08 March 2024, 23:20:59
Quote from: Sir Tigger KC on 08 March 2024, 20:28:25
Quote from: BazaJT on 08 March 2024, 19:14:01
Don't say that....you'll upset the 🐑 🐏 🐑  :D

Yes that would be baaaaaa....d!  :)                                                            I'll get my coat.:-[  ;D
Sheepskin?  ;)
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Post by: Raeturbo on 09 March 2024, 11:26:27
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 20:42:18
Quote from: Raeturbo on 07 March 2024, 11:03:20
Quote from: YZ250 on 07 March 2024, 10:42:29
Drove it back from Tenby. We took her car as her cruise control goes down to 15mph (very handy in Wales  ::) ), whereas mine bottoms out at 20mph. Most of the journey was on the M4 but there are quite a few 40mph/50mph average speed monitoring sections so I had to behave.  :)  Her TFSI petrol is a punchy engine and can shift when prodded. Economy is very good for a petrol engine as well.  :y
               Should have said you were coming I’d have had a word with Mark about the 20 plenty for you🤣🤣

Ah, I didn’t realise that he was a personal friend of yours.  ;)  ;D  :y
                 Of course he is where did you think he got the 20mph idea from🤣🤣
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Post by: VXL V6 on 10 March 2024, 11:36:47
Spark plugs on he black Omega and Pollen filters on the 530D.

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Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2024, 15:58:06
Quote from: Terbs on 08 March 2024, 20:59:54
Washed a ton of bird crap off the Omega. One wish in this world is for the neighbours tree to die... >:D >:D >:D
Isn't that why copper nails were invented?
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Post by: Terbs on 12 March 2024, 19:52:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2024, 15:58:06
Quote from: Terbs on 08 March 2024, 20:59:54
Washed a ton of bird crap off the Omega. One wish in this world is for the neighbours tree to die... >:D >:D >:D
Isn't that why copper nails were invented?

Obliged  >:D >:D >:D >:D
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Post by: STEMO on 12 March 2024, 21:34:29
Quote from: Terbs on 12 March 2024, 19:52:39
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 March 2024, 15:58:06
Quote from: Terbs on 08 March 2024, 20:59:54
Washed a ton of bird crap off the Omega. One wish in this world is for the neighbours tree to die... >:D >:D >:D
Isn't that why copper nails were invented?

Obliged  >:D >:D >:D >:D
Sorry, Tony, they don't work  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2024, 11:38:53
Got a puncture and failed it's MoT.

Puncture caused by summat I picked up moving over for a fire engine, hole too big to repair so replacement on order.

Failed on both fronts lower arm ball joints, headlight adjustment and NS brake light.

Headlights adjusted by tester, and brake light turned out to be tester error... he confused the single fog light for a brake light. Son only the arms to address.

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Post by: ronnyd on 13 March 2024, 11:55:05
Treated it to two front tyres, the old ones were still legal but were starting to perish at the bottom of the treads.  >:( Still, they'd gone more than 30k.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 March 2024, 12:46:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2024, 11:38:53

Failed on both fronts lower arm ball joints, headlight adjustment and NS brake light..

Can you replace the ball joints, or is it time for new arms?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 March 2024, 21:07:34
MOTed the Zafira A "elegance" tractor juice edition
no advisories  :)
I'd prepped/serviced  it before hand over the last few days 
2 new rear springs ,3 brake pipes ,new rear disks and pads ,new brake fluid , oil and filter and 4 cans of anti rust paint
parts total £185 (all classed as "service items" IMHO)
that's the 7th MOT i put on it , 50000 boring miles driven in six years & six months
fortunately not many of those miles where driven by me  :D

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 March 2024, 05:19:09
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 13 March 2024, 12:46:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 March 2024, 11:38:53

Failed on both fronts lower arm ball joints, headlight adjustment and NS brake light..

Can you replace the ball joints, or is it time for new arms?
Unfortunately not, they're pressed in blind.

Unfortunately, the strut attached to them and is secured by grub screws which are prone to seizing.in place.

Booked in for next Friday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 March 2024, 17:22:44
Omega was absolutely filthy which really annoys me so brought it to work today and gave it a good clean inside and out.
I shall sleep better tonight.  ;D
Also managed to pop the lever thing back on to restore heat to the drivers side. Not quite sure how I got it on, but it seems to be working fine.
Still got to replace the matrix in the near future though, due to a slight leak.  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 March 2024, 18:28:24
Replacement tyre delivered and fitted whilst I was away. Garage kindly swapped it for the spare.

Partial retest booked for next Saturday.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 17 March 2024, 09:30:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 March 2024, 05:19:09
Unfortunately, the strut attached to them and is secured by grub screws which are prone to seizing.in place.

Clearly a Friday afternoon in Sindelfingen when someone decided that was a good idea. :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2024, 12:29:29
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 17 March 2024, 09:30:20
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 March 2024, 05:19:09
Unfortunately, the strut attached to them and is secured by grub screws which are prone to seizing.in place.

Clearly a Friday afternoon in Sindelfingen when someone decided that was a good idea. :D
Well, they used the same system on the W220 and at least the W221 uses an external hex head instead of an Allen one :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 17 March 2024, 15:26:52
 Not done by me as have no facilities to do so but Engine out of the Monaro on Friday
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 March 2024, 16:57:33
What for?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 March 2024, 18:45:16
Quote from: Raeturbo on 17 March 2024, 16:57:33
What for?

He's replacing it with an electric motor!  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 17 March 2024, 20:08:33
🤣
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2024, 21:28:11
Managed to get two of the screws undone. Turns out they're actually E10 torx. The garage can fight the other two as they have a bracket stuck over them making it almost impossible to get a decent purchase on them so rather than round them off I have soaked them in oil and let them be.

Also started to investigate why the rear windows don't work. Some basic poking got the motors out and established that the motor physically turns freely and its gearbox moves without issue, as do the regulators... I did wonder if the windows had stuck in the frames, but the regulators move without issue if you manually move the windows, so frames lubed with PTFE spray.

Electrically, the switches work but there's something amiss in the door ECUs as there is a short between the two power feeds to the motor regardless of switch position which suggests a fault within the door ECUs as they contain relays  that supply the motor rather than a software issue.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 17 March 2024, 21:59:08
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2024, 21:28:11
Managed to get two of the screws undone. Turns out they're actually E10 torx. The garage can fight the other two as they have a bracket stuck over them making it almost impossible to get a decent purchase on them so rather than round them off I have soaked them in oil and let them be.

Also started to investigate why the rear windows don't work. Some basic poking got the motors out and established that the motor physically turns freely and its gearbox moves without issue, as do the regulators... I did wonder if the windows had stuck in the frames, but the regulators move without issue if you manually move the windows, so frames lubed with PTFE spray.

Electrically, the switches work but there's something amiss in the door ECUs as there is a short between the two power feeds to the motor regardless of switch position which suggests a fault within the door ECUs as they contain relays  that supply the motor rather than a software issue.
Much simpler with the handles you wind up and down.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2024, 23:35:49
True enough, thinking about it, I have only owned two cars with manual front windows... A 1985 Sierra L and a 1988 VW Polo.

And only 6 cars with manual rear windows... The problem with modern cars is that everything runs off a network of boxes rather than old school mechanical switches, fuses and relays. Downsizing in the name of progress :-X
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 March 2024, 07:58:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 17 March 2024, 21:28:11
Managed to get two of the screws undone. Turns out they're actually E10 torx. The garage can fight the other two as they have a bracket stuck over them making it almost impossible to get a decent purchase on them so rather than round them off I have soaked them in oil and let them be.

Also started to investigate why the rear windows don't work. Some basic poking got the motors out and established that the motor physically turns freely and its gearbox moves without issue, as do the regulators... I did wonder if the windows had stuck in the frames, but the regulators move without issue if you manually move the windows, so frames lubed with PTFE spray.

Electrically, the switches work but there's something amiss in the door ECUs as there is a short between the two power feeds to the motor regardless of switch position which suggests a fault within the door ECUs as they contain relays  that supply the motor rather than a software issue.

Check though as door motor controls usually short the motor out when its stationary, this provides a level of motor braking and works as an E-stop if there is an issue.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 March 2024, 11:22:46
There's no change at the motor when the switch is actuated up or down... Zero voltage and continuous circuit between + and - :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 18 March 2024, 18:00:39
Sunny and mild in Suffolk so gave it a wash. Being the uncommon silver, i didn't realise how bloody filthy it was.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 March 2024, 20:41:19
So very nearly lost at fuel station roulette.   My arse aches from clenching for several miles...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 18 March 2024, 20:54:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 17 March 2024, 16:57:33
What for?

Uprated heads and cam and doing the upgraded timing chain, tesioner and oil pump while its out
LS7 clutch kit just ordered from Rock Auto.
I have AAS headers and 200 micron sports cats waiting to go on when it goes back in
Was hoping for about 100hp increase but since been told once the map has been done, it could be 130-140 increase
Bit to close to 500 so may have another big bill of 3k for the big brake kit
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 18 March 2024, 21:10:29
Lovely ☄️☄️🔥👍😁
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 19 March 2024, 09:32:59
Oooooh nicer smoky burn outs then!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 March 2024, 15:49:17
Built the zafira back up after replacing the cam dephasers and she's once again back to her quiet old self  :y

Time to get the advert written!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 19 March 2024, 16:37:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 March 2024, 15:49:17
Built the zafira back up after replacing the cam dephasers and she's once again back to her quiet old self  :y

Time to get the advert written!
Do you think it might work on the wife?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 March 2024, 16:44:59
Quote from: STEMO on 19 March 2024, 16:37:59

Do you think it might work on the wife?
They are complex ,way beyond sensible reason or logic ,no repair manual available either,
if they develop too many problems you're best off getting a new one   ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 19 March 2024, 19:10:20
Quote from: countrywoman on 19 March 2024, 09:32:59
Oooooh nicer smoky burn outs then!!

Not really at £250 a corner for the tyres!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 19 March 2024, 19:31:55
Quote from: STEMO on 19 March 2024, 16:37:59
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 19 March 2024, 15:49:17
Built the zafira back up after replacing the cam dephasers and she's once again back to her quiet old self  :y

Time to get the advert written!
Do you think it might work on the wife?

Not for the £75 the zafira cost me I'm certain!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 March 2024, 21:04:34
Quote from: Keith ABS on 19 March 2024, 19:10:20
Quote from: countrywoman on 19 March 2024, 09:32:59
Oooooh nicer smoky burn outs then!!

Not really at £250 a corner for the tyres!
I wish I could get away with only £250 each
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 March 2024, 22:44:29
£160 a corner for mine... Must be a Jaaaag thing ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2024, 20:57:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 March 2024, 22:44:29
£160 a corner for mine... Must be a Jaaaag thing ???
Doubt it, as GOE and BMW specific are similar prices
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 20 March 2024, 21:05:37
Had an enjoyable, fast run across the Dales at dusk.  Reminded me how capable the X351 really is  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: henryd on 21 March 2024, 21:17:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2024, 21:05:37
Had an enjoyable, fast run across the Dales at dusk.  Reminded me how capable the X351 really is  :y

Is that when it works !!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 March 2024, 22:11:19
My X350 covers the ground quite briskly too when asked 👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 March 2024, 12:23:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 19 March 2024, 21:04:34
Quote from: Keith ABS on 19 March 2024, 19:10:20
Quote from: countrywoman on 19 March 2024, 09:32:59
Oooooh nicer smoky burn outs then!!

Not really at £250 a corner for the tyres!
I wish I could get away with only £250 each

Wanli Ditchfinders could save you £200 a corner. >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 March 2024, 14:00:15
My Boxster came to me with Jinyu,s fiitted all round.  ;D
It handled like it was on rails on dry roads, but when the roads werent dry it was fickin terrifying.  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 22 March 2024, 14:26:16
 Taking a car for a brisk drive in the wet on Branded Tyres isn't very exciting, now fit some Cheap ol', Chinqy Stonking Horse, and that'll get you old duffers heart racing, and maybe the Angels won't catch you as they won't know we're your going.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 March 2024, 17:06:40
Quote from: biggriffin on 22 March 2024, 14:26:16
Taking a car for a brisk drive in the wet on Branded Tyres isn't very exciting, now fit some Cheap ol', Chinqy Stonking Horse, and that'll get you old duffers heart racing, and maybe the Angels won't catch you as they won't know we're your going.  ;D
;D
You invalidate the Omega's warranty if don't fit GENUINE tyres ,brought from a genuine dealership that you have to go in to to buy in person  :P
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: DrAndyB on 22 March 2024, 17:36:25
Final got around to fitting new front pads, and cleaning and greasing them slider pins and all other bits (I have enough grease left  :D)

Also applied a bit of rust treatment on some noticeable bits. Hopefully its slowed things down a bit.

Time for a beer  :)

Happy weekend all. :y

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 22 March 2024, 17:45:04
Quote from: henryd on 21 March 2024, 21:17:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2024, 21:05:37
Had an enjoyable, fast run across the Dales at dusk.  Reminded me how capable the X351 really is  :y

Is that when it works !!
We were joking earlier on our way back from Yorkshire how it usually breaks down on the way back home from holidays ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2024, 17:48:15
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2024, 20:57:42
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 March 2024, 22:44:29
£160 a corner for mine... Must be a Jaaaag thing ???
Doubt it, as GOE and BMW specific are similar prices
BMW specific * marked Michelins on my F10 are around £600 for the rears and £450 for the fronts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2024, 18:26:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2024, 17:45:04
Quote from: henryd on 21 March 2024, 21:17:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2024, 21:05:37
Had an enjoyable, fast run across the Dales at dusk.  Reminded me how capable the X351 really is  :y

Is that when it works !!
We were joking earlier on our way back from Yorkshire how it usually breaks down on the way back home from holidays ;D
Did it?  >:D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2024, 18:32:51
Had two lower arms fitted ready for the MoT retest tomorrow. Front end now feels much more secure

And changed the oil and filter as the car was due one... Last serviced in 2022, but barely 7k ago. Seeing the state of the filter and the colour of the oil I probably should have done it when I bought it :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 March 2024, 18:41:12
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2024, 18:32:51
Had two lower arms fitted ready for the MoT retest tomorrow. Front end now feels much more secure

And changed the oil and filter as the car was due one... Last serviced in 2022, but barely 7k ago. Seeing the state of the filter and the colour of the oil I probably should have done it when I bought it :-[
people tell fibs and stamp service books without doing any work  :(
always worth checking what's been lied about when buying a new car  >:D
good luck with the MOT

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2024, 18:43:30
If you see the state of the filter in the video, it's a wonder the car ran so well :-X

MoT is just a partial retest so will be a formality 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 March 2024, 12:51:23
And MoTd for another year. Which is nice. 8)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 23 March 2024, 16:20:35
Drove the Subaru back from Gatwick this morning left the Holiday Inn at 06.15 hours put it on cruise at 70mph once  on the  motorway, back indoors at 08.45 very little traffic about, feels a bit cold in Lincolnshire after a fortnight in the Carribbean..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2024, 21:10:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2024, 18:26:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 22 March 2024, 17:45:04
Quote from: henryd on 21 March 2024, 21:17:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 20 March 2024, 21:05:37
Had an enjoyable, fast run across the Dales at dusk.  Reminded me how capable the X351 really is  :y

Is that when it works !!
We were joking earlier on our way back from Yorkshire how it usually breaks down on the way back home from holidays ;D
Did it?  >:D
Surprisingly, yes...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 29 March 2024, 12:26:17
So getting the Insignia ready for its going on road on Monday,, oil n filters changed,4.5L of Dexos2. locking wheel nuts binned, on removal of locking nuts, some monkey of a tyre fitter had over tightened all 4,, two wheel nuts loose,,  Best chuck a bucket of water over it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2024, 21:02:04
Put in a puddle that was a lot longer and a lot deeper than I anticipated ;D, no harm done :0

Then followed some tosser on the M40 for 15 miles who wouldn't move from the inside lane.  Out of principle I refused undertake, though many others did.  Knobjockey.  Merc ragtop, so to be expected in these parts.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2024, 08:43:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2024, 21:02:04
Put in a puddle that was a lot longer and a lot deeper than I anticipated ;D, no harm done :0

Then followed some tosser on the M40 for 15 miles who wouldn't move from the inside lane.  Out of principle I refused undertake, though many others did.  Knobjockey.  Merc ragtop, so to be expected in these parts.

Did you check he hadn't just gently passed away while on cruise control? ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 30 March 2024, 17:57:59
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2024, 21:02:04
Put in a puddle that was a lot longer and a lot deeper than I anticipated ;D, no harm done :0

Then followed some tosser on the M40 for 15 miles who wouldn't move from the inside lane.  Out of principle I refused undertake, though many others did.  Knobjockey.  Merc ragtop, so to be expected in these parts.
Driving back from Newmarket on A14 this afternoon and there was a car hogging the outside lane. Nothing in front or beside him/her. They almost shit themselves when a Jag roared up behind them and blasted his horn.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2024, 18:04:40
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 March 2024, 08:43:25
Quote from: TheBoy on 29 March 2024, 21:02:04
Put in a puddle that was a lot longer and a lot deeper than I anticipated ;D, no harm done :0

Then followed some tosser on the M40 for 15 miles who wouldn't move from the inside lane.  Out of principle I refused undertake, though many others did.  Knobjockey.  Merc ragtop, so to be expected in these parts.

Did you check he hadn't just gently passed away while on cruise control? ;)
Given it was a 23 plate Merc, I assumed their life was over about a year ago anyway...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 30 March 2024, 18:11:05
Changed the oil, I might have left the old oil in for longer than I'd normally like (but still well under half what JLR say,,,
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 30 March 2024, 19:37:22
Fitted new N/S headlight to the 530D. Lots of fixings for bumper, arch liner etc to remove and one awkward barsteward fixing on the rear of the unit, the other three easily accessible.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 31 March 2024, 14:05:16
Gave the Yeti a good clearout driving to Kiddy for the NSRA Big Brunch local hot rod run, couple of good 70mph bits of duel on the way so hope the DPF had a dump! Was good with 30? hot rods and customs and the unveiling of a new FED (front engined dragster ) All you could eat buffet breakfast as well!!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: LC0112G on 03 April 2024, 22:36:50
Changed the battery in the Merc. Stop/Start hasn't worked for months (good!) but it started throwing ABS, TPMS and ESC fault codes last week. Stop/Start now works (Booooo!) and no more trouble codes (yet).

But  - What a PITA getting the battery retaining bold in. Couldn't have designed it any worse if they had tried. In the end gave up with the original Merc bolt and put a longer VX bolt in. Then shut the bonnet on the old bolt, and broke one of the bonnet spring things :(. New one ordered off eBay.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 April 2024, 16:47:01
Drove it to the East Riding of Yorkshire, not far from Filey. The motorways were chockers with slow moving traffic so I just tootled along.  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 05 April 2024, 16:54:57
Quote from: LC0112G on 03 April 2024, 22:36:50
....
But  - What a PITA getting the battery retaining bold in. Couldn't have designed it any worse if they had tried. .....

must be a merc thing then. My ML's main battery is under the driver's seat & the carpet will need cutting .... not sure if the seat will have to come out (it did on my R Class) & the aux battery is in the boot area which means the spare wheel well has to come out to get to it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2024, 19:09:43
No carpet cutting involved. ???
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2024, 21:25:34
Swapped it for a convertible Mustang.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 April 2024, 23:58:13
No shit? After all the work you done on it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 April 2024, 00:49:55
Quote from: Raeturbo on 05 April 2024, 23:58:13
No shit? After all the work you done on it?
For the day ;)

Not too shabby for a four banger.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 April 2024, 10:29:23
😁👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2024, 12:06:16
Quote from: YZ250 on 05 April 2024, 16:47:01
Drove it to the East Riding of Yorkshire, not far from Filey. The motorways were chockers with slow moving traffic so I just tootled along.  :)
That was where I got the last tow truck from ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 April 2024, 12:08:14
Finally got some new rubber on the back.  Its much less of a handful coming off roundabouts now :)

Treated it to a complete set of new wheelbolts, as I couldn't remember which ones I'd already changed.  The JLR ones are shite. Like really shite.  Really, really shite.  That useless scottish idiot Callam has a lot to answer for.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 April 2024, 20:22:48
Agreed shit and as are most these days🤬
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 April 2024, 13:29:46
Replaced the ones on her car now as well, for same reasons around my shite memory ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 April 2024, 21:16:40
Hard wired camera into the Insignia,  Couldn't find a ignition live in the roof,, so used a piggyback fuse in the fusebox, not ideal but it works...

Then tried to set memory seats, can't do that, and am struggling with the "Infotainment" system, phone working, radio works, so that'll do  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 10 April 2024, 12:59:41
Had a new air suspension compressor fitted to the Range Rover..
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 10 April 2024, 15:27:37
Note to self, stop looking on tInternet shopping sites,, just bought a pair of rear  B4 Bilstein for £60. :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 10 April 2024, 18:17:24
Ordered a used squib of the bay and a horn button to fit the steering wheel on the Austin.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 April 2024, 15:12:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 10 April 2024, 15:27:37
Note to self, stop looking on tInternet shopping sites,, just bought a pair of rear  B4 Bilstein for £60. :)

Bilstein have a bit of a sale on at the moment, some good deals to be had
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 11 April 2024, 15:47:10
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 11 April 2024, 15:12:17
Quote from: biggriffin on 10 April 2024, 15:27:37
Note to self, stop looking on tInternet shopping sites,, just bought a pair of rear  B4 Bilstein for £60. :)

Bilstein have a bit of a sale on at the moment, some good deals to be had

 I did post up a clinky for the sale,, but these came from an independent,, cheaper than from Bilstein even with 40% off.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 April 2024, 08:32:00
Not today but yesterday,put a new strut top mount and new wheel bearing  on o/s front of eldest grandaughters MkIV Golf. N/s side to do when time allows.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 April 2024, 13:51:24
Bilsteins fitted to the Insignia  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 April 2024, 14:15:22
Quote from: biggriffin on 13 April 2024, 13:51:24
Bilsteins fitted to the Insignia  :)

Better?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 April 2024, 16:32:23
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 April 2024, 14:15:22
Quote from: biggriffin on 13 April 2024, 13:51:24
Bilsteins fitted to the Insignia  :)

Better?
.

There's a definite improvement, her big arse doesn't wobble as much now,  that may have been wobbling due to having two different units on the back, 1 original and one a munro,,, just keep my eyes open for a pair of fronts at good price.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Rangie on 13 April 2024, 18:31:56
Cleaned the RRS checked fluids etc, off to collect the "tin tent" tomorrow for a few days away in Sussex.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 14 April 2024, 15:25:17
Fitted the squib to the Austin, found a plug in the box off old Omega wiring but it had one to many terminals to plug in the back. Bit of snipage and it fitted. Next problem was the wheel adaptor had to be machined down to fit the centre turning bit,40 grit flap disc in the angle grinder works! Waiting for a horn push to finish the job.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 April 2024, 20:45:24
Changed the oil in hers, purposely only to halfway up the dipstick to test a theory about a potential fault....
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 April 2024, 20:46:16
It's a Jaaaag, there's nothing potential about it ;)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 14 April 2024, 20:50:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 April 2024, 20:46:16
It's a Jaaaag, there's nothing potential about it ;)
I think it could be a schoolboy error on my part, so I may have to apologise for all the words I said about that Callum town.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
Finished a head gasket repair on a friends 1.4 Turbo Zaf C.

Been a pig of a job, mainly thanks to the moron garage that has been taking cash for previous work and servicing.

Head skimmed as it had been cooked and warped, broken coolant hose replaced (it had been wrapped in self amalgamating tape), repaired the vac connection from the manifold to the brake servo which had been snapped off and plugged with a bolt, replaced the missing two bolts on the water pump,  fitted a new stat as they had gutted it so no internals (how the hell did they think that would help!).

Got it running and it shat its oil load all over the road as the turbo oil feed pipe fractured due to being distorted/bent and rubbing on the manifold, the chain tensioner also decided it had had enough (head gasket on these is done without removing the chain assembly and timing cover).

I have not seen black death in a cylinder head like this since the days of the crappy Ford CVH lumps, two hours cleaning and a couple of trips through the dish washer (bottom end was not as bad as I dropped the sump to check big ends and the pickup gauze) to get it up to scratch
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 April 2024, 12:55:56
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
Finished a head gasket repair on a friends 1.4 Turbo Zaf C.

Been a pig of a job, mainly thanks to the moron garage that has been taking cash for previous work and servicing.

Head skimmed as it had been cooked and warped, broken coolant hose replaced (it had been wrapped in self amalgamating tape), repaired the vac connection from the manifold to the brake servo which had been snapped off and plugged with a bolt, replaced the missing two bolts on the water pump,  fitted a new stat as they had gutted it so no internals (how the hell did they think that would help!).

Got it running and it shat its oil load all over the road as the turbo oil feed pipe fractured due to being distorted/bent and rubbing on the manifold, the chain tensioner also decided it had had enough (head gasket on these is done without removing the chain assembly and timing cover).

I have not seen black death in a cylinder head like this since the days of the crappy Ford CVH lumps, two hours cleaning and a couple of trips through the dish washer (bottom end was not as bad as I dropped the sump to check big ends and the pickup gauze) to get it up to scratch
Yeah, but I bet my Zaf's intakes were shittier than this, LOL
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 April 2024, 14:45:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
(head gasket on these is done without removing the chain assembly and timing cover).

I really can't picture how this is done.  :-\

How do you remove the head and cams without taking the cam sprockets with it?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 16:29:38
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 15 April 2024, 14:45:21
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
(head gasket on these is done without removing the chain assembly and timing cover).

I really can't picture how this is done.  :-\

How do you remove the head and cams without taking the cam sprockets with it?

Cam sprockets are unbolted and have the chain on, tension is removed from the tensioner and the sprockets sit in a casting on the timing cover, head slides out and up (having disconnected the inlet, exhaust, water outlet, a few water pumps bolts, and some timing cover bolts.

(https://www.cruzetalk.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.cruzetalk.com/attachments/cruze-forged-pistons-install-1-jpg.291571/)

On re-fit, crank t 90degrees before TDC (all pistons to the half way), head on, set the cams and lock them, bring the pistons to TDC and and lock the crank. Cam sprockets bolted on, tensioner released and tighten the bolts.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 15 April 2024, 18:32:23
Received my chariot for tomorrow.  Sadly, they haven't given my Opti's loan M5, but its got a turbo apparently.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 April 2024, 18:55:57
Put a Kia Forte through its paces across the Los Angeles National Forest.

For a wwd shitbox with a CVT gearbox, it was actually quite fun.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2024, 11:23:27
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 15 April 2024, 18:55:57
Put a Kia Forte through its paces across the Los Angeles National Forest.

For a wwd shitbox with a CVT gearbox, it was actually quite fun.
I put a non descript euro shitbox through its paces this morning. Fun isn’t the word that sprang to mind. Shite was a word  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 April 2024, 11:52:32
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 16:29:38

Cam sprockets are unbolted and have the chain on, tension is removed from the tensioner and the sprockets sit in a casting on the timing cover, head slides out and up (having disconnected the inlet, exhaust, water outlet, a few water pumps bolts, and some timing cover bolts.

On re-fit, crank t 90degrees before TDC (all pistons to the half way), head on, set the cams and lock them, bring the pistons to TDC and and lock the crank. Cam sprockets bolted on, tensioner released and tighten the bolts.  :y

Thanks for the explanation!  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 20 April 2024, 09:25:32
Completed finally my camcover change, no leakages anymore but terrible smell around the car. Had to add about two litres oil before first start as there was nothing to be seen in the dipstick. I think most of the lost oil is burning around exhaust manifolds.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKWGWtNS/20240405-130455.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2024, 10:32:54
Are the half moon seals correctly seated at the back of each head?

If not they can allow oil to literally pour onto the gearbox and exhaust.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 20 April 2024, 10:50:08
Yes they are, thanks for comment, engine and garage floor absolutely dry. Hope smell dissappear step by step.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 April 2024, 10:56:43
Quote from: polilara on 20 April 2024, 10:50:08
Yes they are, thanks for comment, engine and garage floor absolutely dry. Hope smell dissappear step by step.
:y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 April 2024, 15:34:54
MOT Pass, no advisories on the BMW  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 22 April 2024, 16:30:07
Nice one. Very nice looking example.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 22 April 2024, 16:31:13
MOT pass on the Smart Roadster .... but with the same advisories on brake pipes it's had on the last 4 MOTs  :-[
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 22 April 2024, 16:53:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
Finished a head gasket repair on a friends 1.4 Turbo Zaf C.

Wife has one of these (2016 SE 1.4 Auto) - I really should dump the coolant on this. Been giving it annual oil changes with Dex1 Gen2.

It does low miles, but lots of stop/start town stuff.

It's been very reliable so far, just changed the coolant hose that goes from the coolant tank and plumbs in what I assume is the main coolant engine feed. The one with the metal clip, it was starting to weep a bit.

It blew a windscreen washer pump around 2 years ago.

But apart from that since 2019 been a solid mummy wagon.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 April 2024, 17:20:16
Quote from: ronnyd on 22 April 2024, 16:30:07
Nice one. Very nice looking example.  :y
Thank you. It's a nice colour when it's clean!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 April 2024, 17:34:01
Did oil and filter on the V70. The D4 5 Cylinder engine isn't the greatest for getting the oil level correct on. Takes more than what half the online sources say, dipstick (a retrofit) shows just above half, electronic gauge says full. This is one of those engines that likes to fill the sump with diesel if it doesn't complete a regen, then the car starts to complain.

Also managed to give the Silver Omega a good wash, lots of green forming on the window seals etc. Didn't come up too bad after a bit of work though. My arms ache now!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 22 April 2024, 17:34:58
Quote from: VXL V6 on 22 April 2024, 15:34:54
MOT Pass, no advisories on the BMW  :)
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

Quote from: Andy B on 22 April 2024, 16:31:13
MOT pass on the Smart Roadster .... but with the same advisories on brake pipes it's had on the last 4 MOTs  :-[

Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

Brake pipes don't "self heal" with time  ;)  :D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 22 April 2024, 23:13:37
Quote from: dave the builder on 22 April 2024, 17:34:58
....
Brake pipes don't "self heal" with time  ;)  :D

unfortunately not  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: johnnydog on 23 April 2024, 00:09:48
Must be a day for MOT passes - a pass on the Petrol Blue 3.2 Elite with clean bill of health and no advisories. In fact it created a lot of admiration from the other mechanics during its test.. :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: dave the builder on 23 April 2024, 07:44:35
Quote from: johnnydog on 23 April 2024, 00:09:48
Must be a day for MOT passes - a pass on the Petrol Blue 3.2 Elite with clean bill of health and no advisories. In fact it created a lot of admiration from the other mechanics during its test.. :y
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

It's quite often a stranger says ...
"not seen one of them in a while"  ""great car, I used to have one" etc

I hope they are not too disappointed when I don't praise their common as muck, shiny ,Euro Sh!tbox  :D 
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 April 2024, 07:58:16
Quote from: tunnie on 22 April 2024, 16:53:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
Finished a head gasket repair on a friends 1.4 Turbo Zaf C.

Wife has one of these (2016 SE 1.4 Auto) - I really should dump the coolant on this. Been giving it annual oil changes with Dex1 Gen2.

It does low miles, but lots of stop/start town stuff.

It's been very reliable so far, just changed the coolant hose that goes from the coolant tank and plumbs in what I assume is the main coolant engine feed. The one with the metal clip, it was starting to weep a bit.

It blew a windscreen washer pump around 2 years ago.

But apart from that since 2019 been a solid mummy wagon.

I guess that is the smaller vent hose from the top of coolant elbow at the gearbox end of the engine to the header tank?

The hose end goes brittle and fractures, the part with the metal clip is actually (and rather crazy!) an adaptor with an O ring on it (easy to swap the O-ring), the main hose has a plastic clip integrated into the end
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 23 April 2024, 08:04:38
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2024, 07:44:35
Quote from: johnnydog on 23 April 2024, 00:09:48
Must be a day for MOT passes - a pass on the Petrol Blue 3.2 Elite with clean bill of health and no advisories. In fact it created a lot of admiration from the other mechanics during its test.. :y
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

It's quite often a stranger says ...
"not seen one of them in a while"  ""great car, I used to have one" etc

I hope they are not too disappointed when I don't praise their common as muck, shiny ,Euro Sh!tbox  :D

Great to get an advisory free pass on an Omega now with youngest ones being 20 years old  :y

Mine seems to get the most attention when filling it with fuel, loads of 'I used to have one of these, best car I ever had' and 'You don't see one of those very often' remarks. However, no one offers to pay for the fuel!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2024, 09:04:40
Another day, another flat tyre.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 April 2024, 10:52:28
Dont know how you do it. Ive had one puncture in the last 20 years.  :-\
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2024, 15:03:37
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 April 2024, 10:52:28
Dont know how you do it. Ive had one puncture in the last 20 years.  :-\
This one is a trashed wheel, courtesy of Lincolnshire's crap roads.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: ronnyd on 23 April 2024, 15:38:17
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 April 2024, 07:44:35
Quote from: johnnydog on 23 April 2024, 00:09:48
Must be a day for MOT passes - a pass on the Petrol Blue 3.2 Elite with clean bill of health and no advisories. In fact it created a lot of admiration from the other mechanics during its test.. :y
Congratulations on the MOT pass  :)

It's quite often a stranger says ...
"not seen one of them in a while"  ""great car, I used to have one" etc

I hope they are not too disappointed when I don't praise their common as muck, so Shiny ,Eurh!tbox  :D 
If they're decent mechanics they'll know that they're exactly that.  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy B on 23 April 2024, 17:08:43
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 April 2024, 10:52:28
Dont know how you do it. Ive had one puncture in the last 20 years.  :-\

you've said it now!  ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 23 April 2024, 21:23:17
Managed to get the bonnet open :y

It has taken a week of periodically pulling the release leaver and pushing/pulling on the bonnet.

Need to fit a good battery and see if it starts now.

What can possibly go wrong ::)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 24 April 2024, 08:58:19
Got a battery for the Austin, checked out some eleccy stuff. EML flashing as not got a chip yet, mechanical problem with the wipers and might have to take the dash back out to get to it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 24 April 2024, 13:10:20
Found a voucher for a local place to do an air con regass on the Galaxy.

500g out, 850g of refrigerant back in, no oil left in it either, 2g put in. Probably explains why the air con was cool, but not cold. Arguably should have done the cabin filter first, but no evidence of it being regassed in its (nearly) 11yrs I figured it was time either way.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2024, 13:40:25
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 April 2024, 07:58:16
Quote from: tunnie on 22 April 2024, 16:53:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
Finished a head gasket repair on a friends 1.4 Turbo Zaf C.

I guess that is the smaller vent hose from the top of coolant elbow at the gearbox end of the engine to the header tank?


Yes it was this hose, 5 minute job thankfully. So much space in the engine bay!

I'm wondering about the exhaust flexi though when the time comes, can same thing that was done on the old 2.2 Omega's be done. In that the old flexi is cut out and a replacement welded back in?

I'd also like to clean the throttle body but not sure how. The ZafiraC forums are all into bonnet lip spoilers, rear wiper deletes and air intake replacements.  :(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 April 2024, 14:46:24
Nothing. Im currently tasked with building the little Tortoise a new summerhouse.  ::) ;D
Have quite a list of jobs to do on all three cars (plus cambelt on sons Civic) when summer comes, and I have more time / energy available.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2024, 14:54:05
Dropped the wheel off to see if it can be made round again.  He said he'd call me in a couple of hours, but he hasn't.  Not sure if thats a good or bad sign!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2024, 18:58:07
Had a Kia K5 for a day...

Meh.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 24 April 2024, 19:27:58
 Bought a second cluth for the Monaro
The one the V8 forum told me to buy, and I did, does not fit
So, thats nearly a grand for two clutches now
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2024, 19:48:19
Quote from: Keith ABS on 24 April 2024, 19:27:58
Bought a second cluth for the Monaro
The one the V8 forum told me to buy, and I did, does not fit
So, thats nearly a grand for two clutches now

 :o :o

I was tempted by a Monaro, before I bought the BMW, but could not quite justify it.

Ouch on clutches, standard power?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2024, 07:57:12
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2024, 13:40:25
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 23 April 2024, 07:58:16
Quote from: tunnie on 22 April 2024, 16:53:20
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 15 April 2024, 12:09:33
Finished a head gasket repair on a friends 1.4 Turbo Zaf C.

I guess that is the smaller vent hose from the top of coolant elbow at the gearbox end of the engine to the header tank?


Yes it was this hose, 5 minute job thankfully. So much space in the engine bay!

I'm wondering about the exhaust flexi though when the time comes, can same thing that was done on the old 2.2 Omega's be done. In that the old flexi is cut out and a replacement welded back in?

I'd also like to clean the throttle body but not sure how. The ZafiraC forums are all into bonnet lip spoilers, rear wiper deletes and air intake replacements.  :(

I find them a pain to work on as you have to remove the skuttle  ;D

The throttle body just bolts onto the inlet, not to hard to get at and remove at all, its just inlet duct off, four bolts and an electrical connector, no coolant hoses to worry about.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 April 2024, 18:30:01
Took the driver's seat back apart to reposition the upper backrest air bladder.

Been meaning to look at it for months as it got folded over on itself and wouldn't deflate, meaning the upper backrest was digging into my shoulders.

All sorted and back together and working again so hopefully a more comfortable commute again 8)

Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 25 April 2024, 19:20:00
Quote from: Andy H on 23 April 2024, 21:23:17
Managed to get the bonnet open :y

It has taken a week of periodically pulling the release leaver and pushing/pulling on the bonnet.

Need to fit a good battery and see if it starts now.

What can possibly go wrong ::)
New battery I ordered from Tayna yesterday (standard delivery) arrived today.

Need to get of my arse and fit it now.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 25 April 2024, 19:41:33
Quote from: tunnie on 24 April 2024, 19:48:19
Quote from: Keith ABS on 24 April 2024, 19:27:58
Bought a second cluth for the Monaro
The one the V8 forum told me to buy, and I did, does not fit
So, thats nearly a grand for two clutches now

 :o :o

I was tempted by a Monaro, before I bought the BMW, but could not quite justify it.

No, it wont be now. Having gas flowed LS2 heads and a Howard cam fitted along with AAS headers and 200 micron sports cats.
They all said on V8 forum, yea, you need the LS7 clutch
Bought it at just shy of 500 quid and it dont fit my LS1
So, uprated LUK clutch kit to fit LS1 now on its way from the US via Rock Auto

Ouch on clutches, standard power?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 25 April 2024, 20:52:14
Took a deposit for the Zafira. Will be sad to see it go. Despite it being a PITA recently. ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2024, 08:24:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2024, 18:58:07
Had a Kia K5 for a day...

Meh.
I had some crappy small van yesterday, Vauxhall maybe?, that I had to tolerate a repeated limp mode, and it was giving me a countdown before it would stop starting due to an emission fault.

Enterprise really make my life a bloody misery ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2024, 08:25:30
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 25 April 2024, 07:57:12
I find them a pain to work on as you have to remove the skuttle  ;D
And there was me thinking you loved working on Zafiras....

//TB recalls when DTM mutters to me "I hate your bloody car" ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 April 2024, 09:30:18
It took weeks for all the soot stains to disappear from my hands after that!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2024, 13:27:50
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 26 April 2024, 09:30:18
It took weeks for all the soot stains to disappear from my hands after that!
But it was worth it, as it went like the clappers* afterwards, once I'd freed off the wastegate on the turbo again :y


*Well, all things are relative, it went better than it ever had, but was never gonna win races :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2024, 13:57:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2024, 08:24:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2024, 18:58:07
Had a Kia K5 for a day...

Meh.
I had some crappy small van yesterday, Vauxhall maybe?, that I had to tolerate a repeated limp mode, and it was giving me a countdown before it would stop starting due to an emission fault.

Enterprise really make my life a bloody misery ;D
Have to say, for £38 a day, I can't really complain. Between 4.it works out at £15 each for a day out :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 26 April 2024, 15:41:18
Had to go over to my friends and find out why the engine fan was not working after I redid some of the bodged wiring on his hot rod, must have been one off the links onto links onto links I removed. New feed and it works, also had to find an ign feed to rev counter. Cant wait to do the job correctly with new fuse/relay box and bin the bad jumble of links.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 April 2024, 18:51:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2024, 14:54:05
Dropped the wheel off to see if it can be made round again.  He said he'd call me in a couple of hours, but he hasn't.  Not sure if thats a good or bad sign!

Bought a new tyre for mine today. Stupid £ucking sh!try roads.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 27 April 2024, 22:18:42
Quote from: Andy H on 25 April 2024, 19:20:00
Quote from: Andy H on 23 April 2024, 21:23:17
Managed to get the bonnet open :y

It has taken a week of periodically pulling the release lever and pushing/pulling on the bonnet.

Need to fit a good battery and see if it starts now.

What can possibly go wrong ::)
New battery I ordered from Tayna yesterday (standard delivery) arrived today.

Need to get of my arse and fit it now.
Fitted the new battery yesterday - wouldn't start.

Gave the battery a good charge overnight, refitted it today and finally got it started - (for the first time in 5 years).

There is something not quite right with the starter motor. Cranking was slower than it should be and my helper said that they saw sparks and some magic smoke - almost as if the starter wasn't bolted tightly to the engine.  :-\ Something to investigate before the MOT.

Once the engine was running I had to shunt it back & forth a few times before the rear brakes would let go. Brake discs look surprisingly good but tomorrow I will get the wheels off and have a closer look.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Carfix on 28 April 2024, 12:35:55
Cleaned out the cabin/pollen filter chamber today and made sure the water/gunk can flow freely out the waste pipe.

Got it cleaned out just in time as water was nearly up to the bottom of the pollen filter.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: grifter on 28 April 2024, 13:50:35
Changing both centre sections and back box today on elite, all 4 bolts snapped on the centre section join so going to be a fun afternoon!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2024, 15:38:45
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 26 April 2024, 13:57:12
Quote from: TheBoy on 26 April 2024, 08:24:17
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 24 April 2024, 18:58:07
Had a Kia K5 for a day...

Meh.
I had some crappy small van yesterday, Vauxhall maybe?, that I had to tolerate a repeated limp mode, and it was giving me a countdown before it would stop starting due to an emission fault.

Enterprise really make my life a bloody misery ;D
Have to say, for £38 a day, I can't really complain. Between 4.it works out at £15 each for a day out :y
Suspect when the bill arrives, mine will be double that, as I have to suck up delivery and pick up costs, plus out of hours delivery ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2024, 15:39:57
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 27 April 2024, 18:51:27
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 April 2024, 14:54:05
Dropped the wheel off to see if it can be made round again.  He said he'd call me in a couple of hours, but he hasn't.  Not sure if thats a good or bad sign!

Bought a new tyre for mine today. Stupid £ucking sh!try roads.  ::) ;D
I don't think I'm a grand in yet this year.  I'm well over a grand in in the last year though.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 28 April 2024, 22:37:34
Quote from: Andy H on 27 April 2024, 22:18:42
Quote from: Andy H on 25 April 2024, 19:20:00
Quote from: Andy H on 23 April 2024, 21:23:17
Managed to get the bonnet open :y

It has taken a week of periodically pulling the release lever and pushing/pulling on the bonnet.

Need to fit a good battery and see if it starts now.

What can possibly go wrong ::)
New battery I ordered from Tayna yesterday (standard delivery) arrived today.

Need to get of my arse and fit it now.
Fitted the new battery yesterday - wouldn't start.

Gave the battery a good charge overnight, refitted it today and finally got it started - (for the first time in 5 years).

There is something not quite right with the starter motor. Cranking was slower than it should be and my helper said that they saw sparks and some magic smoke - almost as if the starter wasn't bolted tightly to the engine.  :-\ Something to investigate before the MOT.

Once the engine was running I had to shunt it back & forth a few times before the rear brakes would let go. Brake discs look surprisingly good but tomorrow I will get the wheels off and have a closer look.
Spent the day cleaning & checking the thing (MK2 Ford Galaxy Diesel auto).
5 years under a tree had resulted in a mouldy interior. The cheap seat covers fitted by the last owner had grown a layer of fur, I tried cleaning them with a carpet cleaner and the vinyl surface peeled off. 7 seat covers are now in the bin. Seats look OK underneath.
All the seat belts were a bit surprised that I wanted to extend them  ::) couldn't get one to extend at all so will have to pull the trim off to inspect it.
Undid all the wheel nuts half a turn, will get the wheels of tomorrow to check the brakes........
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 May 2024, 15:31:58
Headlamp sanding, polishing and lacquering. Not mine, OH's grandmother's clit. Hopefully the old dear will be able to see where she's going now!  ;D

https://imgur.com/gallery/ilIbynO (https://imgur.com/gallery/ilIbynO)


EDIT: also serviced FIL's F10 520d for the first time in 4 yrs/15k  :-X. Engine oil was about 20% diesel  :o hopefully not damaged the poor thing too much!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 May 2024, 17:15:19
Took the silver Omega for an MOT (Been off the road for a couple of years), failed with one broken front spring (Eibach) and rear brake imbalance. New Eibach springs ordered and hoping a clean up of the rear calipers will get them freed up enough.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2024, 17:46:06
Quote from: Viral_Jim on 03 May 2024, 15:31:58
Headlamp sanding, polishing and lacquering. Not mine, OH's grandmother's clit. Hopefully the old dear will be able to see where she's going now!  ;D

https://imgur.com/gallery/ilIbynO (https://imgur.com/gallery/ilIbynO)


EDIT: also serviced FIL's F10 520d for the first time in 4 yrs/15k  :-X. Engine oil was about 20% diesel  :o hopefully not damaged the poor thing too much!

Not a job I would want, but each to their own.  :y  :o
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 May 2024, 19:06:59
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 May 2024, 17:46:06

Not a job I would want, but each to their own.  :y  :o

TBH the poor thing is absolutely battered. Never seen any love or effort lavished on it in two decades. I do what I can  :y

And tbh I find the job very satisfying - a leisurely couple of hours of an afternoon brightens the old girl up no end!
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Andy H on 03 May 2024, 20:02:42
Quote from: Andy H on 28 April 2024, 22:37:34
Quote from: Andy H on 27 April 2024, 22:18:42
Quote from: Andy H on 25 April 2024, 19:20:00
Quote from: Andy H on 23 April 2024, 21:23:17
Managed to get the bonnet open :y

It has taken a week of periodically pulling the release lever and pushing/pulling on the bonnet.

Need to fit a good battery and see if it starts now.

What can possibly go wrong ::)
New battery I ordered from Tayna yesterday (standard delivery) arrived today.

Need to get of my arse and fit it now.
Fitted the new battery yesterday - wouldn't start.

Gave the battery a good charge overnight, refitted it today and finally got it started - (for the first time in 5 years).

There is something not quite right with the starter motor. Cranking was slower than it should be and my helper said that they saw sparks and some magic smoke - almost as if the starter wasn't bolted tightly to the engine.  :-\ Something to investigate before the MOT.

Once the engine was running I had to shunt it back & forth a few times before the rear brakes would let go. Brake discs look surprisingly good but tomorrow I will get the wheels off and have a closer look.
Spent the day cleaning & checking the thing (MK2 Ford Galaxy Diesel auto).
5 years under a tree had resulted in a mouldy interior. The cheap seat covers fitted by the last owner had grown a layer of fur, I tried cleaning them with a carpet cleaner and the vinyl surface peeled off. 7 seat covers are now in the bin. Seats look OK underneath.
All the seat belts were a bit surprised that I wanted to extend them  ::) couldn't get one to extend at all so will have to pull the trim off to inspect it.
Undid all the wheel nuts half a turn, will get the wheels of tomorrow to check the brakes........
Had the MOT done today by my local garage.
Failed on cracked tyres, binding brakes and a front wiper blade. Advisories for surface rust on subframes and suspension arms.
The tester commented that it appeared to have been parked in a field for 10 years - cheek! - it was only 5 years  ;D
I left it with them to fit budget tyres and free off the brakes and came home in a courtesy car :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 03 May 2024, 20:26:19
Quote from: Andy H on 03 May 2024, 20:02:42
Quote from: Andy H on 28 April 2024, 22:37:34
Quote from: Andy H on 27 April 2024, 22:18:42
Quote from: Andy H on 25 April 2024, 19:20:00
Quote from: Andy H on 23 April 2024, 21:23:17
Managed to get the bonnet open :y

It has taken a week of periodically pulling the release lever and pushing/pulling on the bonnet.

Need to fit a good battery and see if it starts now.

What can possibly go wrong ::)
New battery I ordered from Tayna yesterday (standard delivery) arrived today.

Need to get of my arse and fit it now.
Fitted the new battery yesterday - wouldn't start.

Gave the battery a good charge overnight, refitted it today and finally got it started - (for the first time in 5 years).

There is something not quite right with the starter motor. Cranking was slower than it should be and my helper said that they saw sparks and some magic smoke - almost as if the starter wasn't bolted tightly to the engine.  :-\ Something to investigate before the MOT.

Once the engine was running I had to shunt it back & forth a few times before the rear brakes would let go. Brake discs look surprisingly good but tomorrow I will get the wheels off and have a closer look.
Spent the day cleaning & checking the thing (MK2 Ford Galaxy Diesel auto).
5 years under a tree had resulted in a mouldy interior. The cheap seat covers fitted by the last owner had grown a layer of fur, I tried cleaning them with a carpet cleaner and the vinyl surface peeled off. 7 seat covers are now in the bin. Seats look OK underneath.
All the seat belts were a bit surprised that I wanted to extend them  ::) couldn't get one to extend at all so will have to pull the trim off to inspect it.
Undid all the wheel nuts half a turn, will get the wheels of tomorrow to check the brakes........
Had the MOT done today by my local garage.
Failed on cracked tyres, binding brakes and a front wiper blade. Advisories for surface rust on subframes and suspension arms.
The tester commented that it appeared to have been parked in a field for 10 years - cheek! - it was only 5 years  ;D
I left it with them to fit budget tyres and free off the brakes and came home in a courtesy car :y
I would say that's a good result  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 12:52:42
Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 04 May 2024, 17:34:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 12:52:42
Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
Oops.

Proper shagged? Or low fluid type shagged?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 May 2024, 18:12:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 12:52:42
Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
As you know, they can be repaired. A full rebuild, around here, is just short of a grand. Question is, is it worth it? To you, that is.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: BazaJT on 04 May 2024, 18:17:20
Checked gearbox oil level and engine oil level on step daughters C70 as there seems to be a slight leak from somewhere with a trace of oil at the bottom of the bellhousing/engine joint.Both levels ok though.While there also fitted a new crank sensor and a new power steering fluid reservoir to it.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 19:44:20
Quote from: TheBoy on 04 May 2024, 17:34:52
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 12:52:42
Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
Oops.

Proper shagged? Or low fluid type shagged?
Harsh shifts from 2-3 which became not shifting past 2nd. No external leaks and only an 0894 code, trans slipping, suggesting a mechanical issue rather than an electrical one. Basically from first start, it seems normal but goes into limbo as it tries to shift from 2   into 3 and won't pick up any gear. Eventually it might change up, and then sticks in 4th. Turn it off and on again and it won't go past 2nd. It will run all the way to the redline in 2nd, but as that's barely 65/70mph it's of zero use on the road.

I have a service kit en route, and whilst it won't make it worse, it won't necessarily fix anything either but will allow the chance to inspect the gearbox sump for debris... Which will give a clear indication of the state of the internals.

Options are:

1. Try the fluid change and clean the solenoids but throw away ~£300 if it doesn't work. Possibly a temporary fix.
2. Source a known good transmission, service it and throw it in.
3. Replace the TCM and solenoids as part of the service and hope that fixes it. An £1,000 in parts and coding, but no additional labour.
4. A combination of 2 and 3.
5. Obtain a rebuilt/new trans.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 19:45:18
Quote from: STEMO on 04 May 2024, 18:12:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 12:52:42
Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
As you know, they can be repaired. A full rebuild, around here, is just short of a grand. Question is, is it worth it? To you, that is.
Rebuilding it with what? Lego?
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 04 May 2024, 19:54:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 19:45:18
Quote from: STEMO on 04 May 2024, 18:12:50
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 12:52:42
Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(
As you know, they can be repaired. A full rebuild, around here, is just short of a grand. Question is, is it worth it? To you, that is.
Rebuilding it with what? Lego?
Well, yes. That's what it was built with originally  :)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2024, 20:01:35
Incidentally, that description of symptoms happened over the course of about 125 miles.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 May 2024, 09:53:06
If its been slipping for that long, even if due to low fluid (though I though older merch had dipsticks?), I'd suggest that the clutches would have taken quite a hammering.  And indicates a hydro-mechanical fault.

Thus I'd begin to suggest the box is shagged.

So either a rebuild, or a working one from a donor (and use the service kit on that) IMHO.  Not sure its worth wasting that £300 kit on what is in there.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2024, 00:37:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 May 2024, 09:53:06
If its been slipping for that long, even if due to low fluid (though I though older merch had dipsticks?), I'd suggest that the clutches would have taken quite a hammering.  And indicates a hydro-mechanical fault.

Thus I'd begin to suggest the box is shagged.

So either a rebuild, or a working one from a donor (and use the service kit on that) IMHO.  Not sure its worth wasting that £300 kit on what is in there.
No dipstick on the W221.

I am leaning towards a temporary replacement and then gather up the parts and a suitable replacement box and get it put in as a belts and braces approach and.fitting that with replacement solenoids and TCM as those are generally the precursor to more substantial failures. Car has previous form for gearbox speed sensor discrepancies as well but they weren't significant enough to be a priority... Live and learn.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 May 2024, 09:21:31
Changed the rear trailing arm bush on the galaxy as the squeak was starting to grate a little  >:(.

Not a bad job all things considered, was going to do the other side but the BBQ was calling to me.  :y
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2024, 20:32:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2024, 00:37:09
Car has previous form for gearbox speed sensor discrepancies as well but they weren't significant enough to be a priority... Live and learn.
Autobox speed discrepancies - usually gives a P0730 Incorrect Ratio - needs to be fixed immediately, due to the catastrophic wear it causes...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2024, 20:50:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2024, 20:32:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2024, 00:37:09
Car has previous form for gearbox speed sensor discrepancies as well but they weren't significant enough to be a priority... Live and learn.
Autobox speed discrepancies - usually gives a P0730 Incorrect Ratio - needs to be fixed immediately, due to the catastrophic wear it causes...
Apparently so :'(

The box hasn't gone bang to the point where it is making any noise but for it to slip and fall to shift, even intermittently, there's obviously enough debris in the hydraulic circuits to prevent the fluid getting to where it's supposed to.
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2024, 09:45:36
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2024, 20:50:53
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 May 2024, 20:32:10
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2024, 00:37:09
Car has previous form for gearbox speed sensor discrepancies as well but they weren't significant enough to be a priority... Live and learn.
Autobox speed discrepancies - usually gives a P0730 Incorrect Ratio - needs to be fixed immediately, due to the catastrophic wear it causes...
Apparently so :'(

The box hasn't gone bang to the point where it is making any noise but for it to slip and fall to shift, even intermittently, there's obviously enough debris in the hydraulic circuits to prevent the fluid getting to where it's supposed to.
And catastrophic wear on the clutch plates and the brake bands...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Keith ABS on 07 May 2024, 19:55:57
Loaded the Viv up with camping equipment ready for a trip to Germany tomorrow
catching the Wednesday night ferry out of Harwich.
Travelling for two hours in Holland to meet up with some good dutch friends to convoy in with them to Stoffel Park, Germany
Large 4 day Opel show
Monday afternoon ferry back home
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 May 2024, 23:58:57
Sounds great👍
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 09 May 2024, 13:34:16
Changed Oil Cooler to daughter's Astra J. It had "Black Ring" in top of expansion tank a long time. Heard that engine A16XER is famous of this kind of problems. That car was/is also losing coolant, not much but losing, hopefully not to oil side. Let's see if that still continues. I did not like the cooler construction; six pc. of O-rings which can leak coolant out. If there is internal leak 'Oil to Coolant' it might perhaps be possible that also coolant can go to oil?
(https://i.postimg.cc/05BcmbCZ/20240508-142238.jpg)
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: countrywoman on 09 May 2024, 14:28:59
not enough pressure in the cooling system to push into the oil TBH 15psi water and oil should be 50 + psi
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 09 May 2024, 14:36:56
Sure, but hot day and engine hot when you stop it, oil pressure is zero but coolant not, that was my fear...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: STEMO on 09 May 2024, 15:16:32
Quote from: polilara on Yesterday at 14:36:56
Sure, but hot day and engine hot when you stop it, oil pressure is zero but coolant not, that was my fear...
Do you get hot days in Finland?  ;D
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 May 2024, 21:41:51
Quote from: polilara on Yesterday at 14:36:56
Sure, but hot day and engine hot when you stop it, oil pressure is zero but coolant not, that was my fear...

I did this job on my zafira B (same engine). Mine was losing coolant through a crack in the rear of the plastic thermostat housing. May be worth checking 😊
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: polilara on 10 May 2024, 18:38:26
Thanks Viral_Jim and for Stemo I want to inform that we have hot days almost every Summer.  Now it does not look very promising...
Title: Re: So what have you done to your car today?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2024, 18:42:56
Quote from: polilara on Today at 18:38:26
Thanks Viral_Jim and for Stemo I want to inform that we have hot days almost every Summer.  Now it does not look very promising...

That's more than we have!  ;D